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New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
OFFERED CONFEDERATE MONEY
FOREIGNER WANTED TO PAY CUSTOMS
CHARGES WITH WORTHLESS BILL

Heinrich Schneider q first cabin passenger on
the steamer Palatia. which arrived here yesterday
from Hamburg, learned something about
United States money shortly after he landed. He
IS a native OF Germany, and his way to
Blairstown, y. J. He brought with him some
vanilla beans and q hundred tubes OF
chemical salts On the salts there was a duty Of
s. q TO be paid.
Stepping up to the customs entry clerk Mr..
clough he carefully extracted from his pocketbook
q peculiar looking bill OF the denomination Of 500
and handed ii to Mr.. Clough Mr.. Clough noticing
Its peculiar appearance. glanced at Il a moment
thinking possibly it Canadian bill, and then
saw the words Confederate States OF America
on Il.
Where did you get this bill?" he asked
That was given to me ar a bank In Hamburg"
said Mr. Schneider, who spoke good English.
We'll, there are no Confederate States of
america" explained Mr.. Clough. You would bet-
Ter see the German Consul about tt"
. no; think III write TO the bank" said Mr.
Schneider, as he hshed out legal tender from
his pocket and paid the duty on the salts
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
THREE PLANS CONSIDERED.
"RAINES Law RESTAURANTS, SUNDAY
OPENING AND REFERENDUM SUG-
GESTED TO SPECIAL COMMITTEE

The COMMITTEES Of which Willis L. Ogden is
chairman, which met and organized a week ago
at the Reform Club, with the object OF preparing an
amendment to the Liquor Tax law, met again yes
terday at the Merchants Central Club No. 4s7'
Broadway. After nearly two hours discussion of
the question of opening the saloons in this city be-
tween the hours OF p. n. and Il p m on Sundays
and eliminating the ten hotel feature the
committee adjourned without arriving definite
decision. Three propositions were considered Next
Tuesday. at 4:30 p. m, the committee will decide
at the Merchantg Central Club whether one or all
of these propositions shall be accepted.
The suggestions presented were as follows:
Firgt-That the Raines law should be so amended
as well as in hotels and under Ike conditions, with
would be displaced and its peculiar abuses disap
second-That the saloon be permitted to open on
Sunday between a. m. and 10 D. m.
spring at which the people Of the city shall vote
upon the question Of Sunday opening.
Those who attended the meeting were DR.. Felix
Adler John G. Agar. William H. Baldwin. jr r.
Fulton Cutting, William r. Corwin D. Leroy Dres-
SER Controller Grout. District Attorney Jerome
William F. King S. Stanwood Menken, secretary
of the committee; Adolph Openhym Wheeler H.
Peckham, Arthur Won Briesen and Willis L. Ogden
Mr.. Ogden said that he hoped the resolutions
submitted would be carefully discussed merely
by persons likely to act with the committee but
by all persons interested in the subject. The
mittee would be pleased. he said. TO receive sug-
gestions. He hoped that at the next meeting the
committee would be able to decide definitely on a
programme to be urged before the legislature.
Controller Grout said:
One or more of these resolutions may be finally
agreed on as may seem most expedienf The idea
of h % for saUdn to @ add e 70 ct
ordef to secure whatever privileges may be allowed
on Sunday. II this amendment alone should be
adopted. any saloons having a liquor tax certificate
could sell the same as hotels do now. 1t would not
be necessary to fit up ten bedrooms in order to
cure that privilege
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
WILL CALL ON WAKEMAN.
INVESTIGATOR OF SILK FRAUD CHARGES
NOT TO DEAL WITH HATBANDs.

W. Wickham Smith. of the law firm of Curie,
Smith & Maxwell appointed by President Roose-
Welt special Deputy United States Attorney Cen
eral to investigate charges OF frauds in the local
customs service, more particularly the alleged
differentiation Of Japanese silks began his inquiry
yesterday at his Office, No % William-st.
It is likely that the investigation will be pro-
tracted one. Mr.. Smith, who recommended
for the place by the Merchants Association. has
not the power to subpoena witnesses or compel the
production of papers and records Of private per
sons but he will have full access to all documents
his report to the Attorney General at Washington.
When asked If he would Investigate the report
that the government had since July 1897 lost $50 600
through differentiation OF silk hatbands. Mr..
Smith said:
MY inquiry will be devoted to japanese silks. and
will not include looking into the hatband matter.
or records OF the silk frauds from ex-Appraiser
Wakernan, adding that later Mr.. Wakeman would
be called on Ito tell all he knew of japanese silks
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
GoFF WOULDN'T TAKE GLENNoN's BAIL
THE CONVICTED WARDMAN FURNISHE'
CASH BAIL TO JUDGE FOSTER
AND Is RELEASED.

Edward J. Glennon, the wardman who was con-
victed of neglect of duty and sentenced to six
months imprisonment but who got a stay from
Justice Gaynor in Kings County, furnished $3.50
cash bail in the Office OF the City Chamberlain yes
terday and released. Glennon's counsel wanted
to give the bond of security company, but it was
refused and he then said he would furnish the
amount In cash.
Glennon came in from the Tombs accompanied
by Deputy Sheriff Kelly, and was taken into Part
II of General Sessions. where Recorder Gon was
sitting The Recorder refused TO have anything to
do with the case. and the party waited until after
o. m. when Judge Foster arrived
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
NO SUBPOENA FOR HENRY e. ROGERS
ATTEMPT TO HAVE him TESTIFY N Apprcxx
BOSTON GAS SUITS FAILS.

Judge Lacombe. IN the United States ctrcri-
Court, yesterday denied motion for a writ Of ar
rest against Henry H Rogers. president OF ths
Analgamated Copper Company. based on Mr. Rog-
erss alleged refusal to obey subpoena issued by
Judge Lacombe-
An action was begun in the Federal Court OF
Massachusetts, wherein J. Edward Addicks was
plaintiff and the Boston Gas Light comuauy
and the Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Com
pany were the defendants. J. N Warner a
lawyer. OF No. - wall-st representing Mr.
Addicks. desired 70 have Mr. Rogers appear
before Special Examiner Barker. and. It was
alleged. served him with a subpoena Afidayits
were attached to the papers submitted yesterday
by Mr.. Rogers and DR.. Clarence C. Rice SHOWING
that the subpoenas had not been properly served.
An affidavit was also attached from Mr. Addicks
m which he said that he did direct his counsel
70 Subpoena Mr.. Rogers Letters also attached TO
the papers show II was Mr.. Warmers intention TO
subpoena Mr. Rockefeller and a number OF other
persons prominent In the business world
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
REED MAY COACH CORNELL.

Ithaca N " Jan. 13-It is highly probable that
Daniel A Reed, of Dunkirk. who was in charge of
cornells line last fall will be head coach for
season The football committee has learned de-
fnitely that Mr.. Starbuck will not return next
wear To Reed has been offered the place by the
connittee of the athletic council In charge OF foot
hall and he has practically accepted. 1t is
pected that H J. bavall, '01 will be his assistant.
So definite announcement was made regarding next
years schedule after conference to-day, but
rarnes with Princeton, Pennsylvania and Carlisle
ara assured T F. FennelI. OF Elmira. 90. was
elected to the alumni committee of advisers, to
succeed l.. S. Tracy, ss of Syracuse.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
MRS. N. @. B. WAKEFIELD DEAD.

Lexington, KY, Jan. l5.-Mrs Mary CabeI
Breckinridge Warheld, aged seventy-four mother
OF DR. Benjamin B. Warheld the president of
Princeton Theological Seminary, and of Dr. Ethel
bert d. Warield president of Lafayette College
died here tonight She one OF the most brill
liant women Of the State snd a sister OF General
Joseph c. Breckinridge. Inspector General OF the
United States Army: Attorney General Robert r
Breckinridge, of Kentucky, and encouragement
w. c. p. Breckenridge.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
MAGISTRATES REACH AGREEMENT
DECIDE TO SUBMIT COMPLAINT TO ATToR
NEY GENERAL REGARDING DISPUTE

DECIDE TO SUBMIT COMPLAINT TO ATToR
NEY GENERAL REGARDING DISPUTE,
Lawyers for both sets OF contending city magis-
trates in Brooklyn met yesterday and agreed unon
form of complaint to submit to the Attornev
General OF the State for his approval and use in
the institution of quo warranto proceedings. bv
which it is hoped to settle the unpleasant wransle
in which the old and newly elected magistrates
have been engaged. The complaint which is state
ment of the facts In the case makes both sets q,
magistrates the defendants in the quo warranto
proceedings. The old gistrates are brought into
the case through section in the code which gives
the Attorney General the right to inquire of them
upon what ground they are attempting to retain a
public Office. The elected magistrates are tn be
proceeded against under another section OF the
code which gives the Attorney General the right
to inquire upon what ground anybody attempts 10
force himself into any public ofhce II is fhpnpht
that the Attorney General will probably desisnste
fha peoDla. - - -
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
A Sale For
Real Lovers Of BOOKS

The Wanamaker oS1
real thorough January; ana 10
ment store the literature
The Wanamaker Sale the most
Book America
pulled marked
Thus addition of there will o
that these Wanaakef e Ms
ih gathering includes books of history, biography fiction poetry
pr-oooKs ano o'0A
list all prices up
$225 o skin al nnsuss.- :
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
MRS. CHENEY INJURED.
FORMER ACTRESS AND HER HUSBAND
THROWN FROM SLEIGH

Boston, Jan. 13.-A span of horses attached to
the sleigh Of B. P. Cheney, in which Mr. Cheney
and his wife formerly Julia Arthur. were rid
ing. ran away in one of the most crowded
streets of Boston to-day and brought UP against
a store window. An electric car struck the
sleigh. and Mr.. and Mrs. Cheney were thrown
out and somewhat hurt. One OF the horses was
badly cut. The driver escaped.
physician who was called to attend Mrs
Cheney said that she was suffering from bruises
the left side of her neck and body the re-
suit of striking against the electric No
bones broken. and apparently there were
internal injuries.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
EARTHQUAKE AT SARATOGA.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1
Saratoga, N Y, Jan. 13.-The general opinion is
that the noise resembling a heavy explosion which
startled this place shortly after o'clock last night
was an earthquake. It was plainly heard for
radius of several miles, and It was accompa MED
by Jarring sensation that led many people to rush
from their homes in order TO ascertain the cause
or the strange and unnatural disturbance
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
NINE. NORDICA ALL RIGHT

Nashville, Tenn jan 13.-Mme. Nordica arrived
at noon and appears to be suffering no incon-
senience in consequence of the shakeup she
ceived In the Southern Railway wreck at Rome,
Ga, yesterday. Her appearance at the Masonic
Theatre Tonight was a triumph There was not
the slightest indication physical I'll effects from
Yesterdays accident.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

S5.To, rom po-EIectrlc Seal Nuts.
$40, worth S15-Leipsic Dyed Persian Lamb
Mufs, extra large size.
$l050, from $l5-Choice Alaska Sable Cluster
Scarfs.
SIS from $20-Stone Marten Cluster Scarss.
trimmed with six tails
SIS, worth S2O to $25-Extra choice large Persian
Nuts.
SIS, from $22. .50-Naural Mink Cluster Scarfs,
with natural tails
$17.50 and $40 worth S22. 50 to S3c-Exra choice
Black Lynx and Fox Muffs, large block
S20 from S30-Doubl- Sable Fox Boas; light and
dark shades, with two brush tails
SIS to $45, from $40 to S60-Cinnamon Bear
Boas.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
PAPERS IN I. L. RICE SUIT FILED.
PROMOTER is ACCUSED OF ACCEPTING STOCK
WORTH 100000 CONTRARY TO BUsI-
NESS USAGE

The law firm of Niles & Johnson OF No. II Wall
st. announced last night that papers had been filed
yesterday in the Supreme Court of New-York Coun-
ty in behalf of the Consolidated Railway Lighting
and Refrgerating Company of New-Jersey against
Isaac I. Rice and the Consolidated Railway Elec-
tric Lighting and Equipment Company, also of
New-Jersey to recover certain issue of $1,000 900
par value of stock which it is alleged Rice re-
ceived contrary to business usage and good con-
science" The defendant company has capital
stock of s6OOO0oo and controls and patents
and rights for the manufacture of devices by
which cars are Illuminated by power derived from
the axles when they in motion Rice is the
resident OF the equipment company and director.
and is said to be a large stockholder in ii.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
BIG GAS STRIKE IN MICHIGAN

South Bend. Ind. Jan. 13-A big gas strike has
been made by South Bend men near Niles Mich
The old Lardner well, which is in the bed Of the
St Joseph River. was shot this morning and the
result a jet of fame thirty feet high The
well is 600 feet deep and is ten years old.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

The real estate books show that many OF the
largest and most expensive buildings in the city
have been assessed this year at the figures OF
last year. The greatest increase IN the assess
ment one building that on No. 40
Broadway. the Equitable Building. Its assess
ment was raised $500 900. Increases OF $780,
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
AUTOPSY SHOWS CHARGE TO BE FALSE

WOMAN ACCUSED POLICEMAN OF CAUSING HER
HUSBANDS DEATH BY BEATING.
Coroners Physician Higgins performed an au-
topsy yesterday on the body Of Bennett Rodgers
forty-one years old of No. 21O East Ninety-eghth-
st. in Harlem Hospital morgue as Mary Rodgers,
a colored woman, who said she was Rodgerss wife.
asserted that a policeman had beaten her husband,
as told in yesterdays Tribune. DR.. Higgins found
that death was due q hemorrhage of the BRAIN
caused by a thickening of the outer membrane of
the brain. Rodgers also suffered from Brights dis
DIR Higgins said there no sign OF violent
injury to the scalp, skull or brain. He issued a
hermit for the removal of the body to under
taker's establishment.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
Astor House
CLUBS.
THEATRES AND HALLS

Richard Croker's house. at No. East Sew
enty-fourth-st-, is assessed at $4,000. Tn.
house or Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt at Frfrh
ave and FHty-seventh-st-, is assessed al 81 550
600. - SA'''o'-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

The uptown ticket Office of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad heretofore at No. 1e5 Broadway has
been moved to new quarters at No. ga broadway
This move is made account OF the increasing
business or the company and to afford better ia
ciliies for the travelling public $1,000 N
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
coMMENDs GOVERNOR oDELL's STAND

The Methodist Preachers Meeting at No. 15o
Fifth-ave yesterday passed resolution commend
ing that part Of Governor OdelPs message which
dealt with the Sunday opening Of saloons and In
opposition to the referendum. 80
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
REAL ESTATE.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
TStsi' Teal increase. si.s6aolis
COMPARISON OF ASSESSMENTS

The subjoined table shows the total tentative
assessments on real and personal property in
the several boroughs this year, compared with
the total corrected assessments of last year. the
difference being mainly due TO the swearing or
Of than 100000 Of personal taxes in
Manhattan and The Bronx:
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

SIS, from S45 and s5o-Mrnos capes, Is inches
long.
Electric Seal Goats, finest grades; q inches long
$40, from SIS; "a inches long, S4o' nom
500: 20 inches long, $50, from sos.
$50, from S75-Plain Persian Lamb Goats, "a
inches long, plain black lining
sos from Sl35-Persian Lamb Eton Jackets,
Leipsic dyed skins.
500. from $40 and S150-Broadcioth NewuH-
kets with squirrel lining.
500 70 S1s5. from $50 to S275-P-zsian Lamb
Goats; imported models; trimmed with ermns
and chinchilla.
econd floor. Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
Sale Of Fine FURS


Probably
before the history during the
pesen
However have secured fine Fur Neck Pieces and
Muh
appointing there will
The few hints merelysu
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
Ex-MINIsTER LUTOWsKY CAUGHT
ONE OF THE CHIEFS OF THE REVOLUTION
IN VENEZUELA

Caracas Jan. 13.-Forces of the Government
of Venezuela have captured senor Lutowsky,
near the town OF San Carlos. in the State Of
Zamora.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

LutowsBy who was Minister OF War in former
President Crespo's cabinet, Luciano Mendoza and
Antonio Fernandez rebelled December 19 against
President Castro La Victoria
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11

a village clergyman was examining
his Sunday school children in Scrip-
ture, and the text, "The eagle Aut-
tereth over her young" came up for
calculation. Have any OF you seen
an eagle?" asked the vicar.
There was silence for a while.
until one little mite ventured to put
up her hand.
And where did you see an eagle ?"
"Blackpool," replied The child.
That's right" acknowledged the
vicar, thinking. perhaps. that at
Blackpool-where he had never been
there was geological garden.
How did you know it was an eagle p"
No answer.
Did any one tell you that it was
on eagle?"
Again a negative shake.
Come, how did you know?"
please. sir, there was a lot OF
shegnlls, SO thought there must be
hegull, too."-Stray Stories.
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11
Rev. ID 3. nleks ,ou, Almnnnc.

To say that this splendid work of
science and art is finer and better than
ever is stating it mildly. The demand
for 1t is far beyond all previous years.
To say that such results, reaching
through thirty years, are not based upou
sound sense and usefulness, is an insult
to the intelligence OF the millions. Prof
Hicks, through this great Almanac, and
his famous family and scientific journal,
WORDS AND WoRKs, is doing a work for
the whole people not approached by any
other man or publication. A fair test
will prove this TO any reasonable
person. Added TO the most luminous
course in astronomy for 1903, forecasts
OF storms and weather are given, as
never before, for every day in the year,
all chamingly illustrated with nearly two
hundred engravings. The price of sin
gle Almanac, including postage and
mailing, is thirty cents Word AND
Works with the Almanac is 81 90 u year.
Write TO Word AND WoRRs PUBLISHING
TO-. 220l Locust Street, st. Louis, Mo-,
and prove to yourself their great value.
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11
Executors Notice.

NoTIcE Is Hereby GIVEN that letters
Testamentary upon the estate OF New.
ton o wings decreased have been granted
by the clerk Of Probate Court Of Jasl er
County, bearing date the 25th day No
vember, 1903.
All persons having claims against said
Estate are required 10 exhibit them to
me for allowance within one year from
the date Of said letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of such IS
tate; and IL such claims be not exhibited
within two ynar from the date Of the
publication Of this notice, they will be
forever barred. MARION OSNGs,
Executor
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11

Irown stitching finish IL at the front.
At the top the plaits are headed by a
very tight fitting yoke. which is
covered with stitching. The blouse
IL of wool cOlored velvet and has an
open, shawl-shaped collar, which re-
ytals an embroidered cream silk.
There are long pagoda sleeves to
show full net undersleeyes lined with
silk like the vest.
A smart gown Of white cloth bns
three small shaped Aounces stitched
with multicolored silks. The blouse
is of white silk. decorated with
stripes of the stitching like the skirt.
A coat with a very long BASQUE ia
tight fitting in the back and slightly
h'oused in the front. A little direc-
IL ire cape and Turnover collar are
OF white velvet, covered with a lovely
brocaded flower design in soft tints,
and belt, pockets, aud cuffs are of the
same. a stunning hat TO accompany
the costume is of white felt, crowned
with a wreath of multicolored dah-
lins.
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11
HUMOROUS.

"She seems TO have lost her head
over that young man" "Yes, saw it
on his shoulder. er."-Philadelphia Bull
lttin.
Hes a fine retriever, miss" but
l don't want hunting dog" "Aw,
he don't fetch birds. He retrieves
Iingpong balls."-Philadelphia In
quirer.
Bixby's Generous kriends.-"Dixby
says he has given up all his old
friends" Good. There is chance
that we will smoke better cigars
now."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Not Surprising. Mother Duck
Good morning, Father Gander, it's
quite chilly, isn't it?" Father Gam
der--"Well, l should say. I'm all full
OF goose pimples. Detroit Free
Press.
Barnes-"There goes Hitler in his
automobile. How quickly he has
learned to run the thing" Shedd-
"Nes; suppose il is n faculty that
is inherited. His father used TO be
quite an expert at a wheelbarrow."
Boston Transcript.
'Is that really the spirit of Dio-
genes?' inquired the man who paid
his fee in advance. yes" replied
the spiritualistic medium, "what do
you wish to say to him?" ASK him
ii you're the man he was looking for
with his lantAn." - Philadelphia
Press.
A ViolatOr of Precedent.-"That
new man won't do" said the London
editor. Hes one of those sensa-
tional American journalists" How
do you know" 'lle wrote a joke
and failed to use any italics or par
entheses to explain it."-Washington
Star.
Kind Father-"My dear, il you
want n good husband marry Mr..
Goodheart. He really and truly loves
you" Daughter-"Are you sure of
that, pap" Kind Father-"Yes, in
deed. I've been borrowing money of
him for six months and still he keeps
coming. STRAY Stories.
The Jasper news., 1902-12-11
THE DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
items Of Information wsich May
Zone In Handy indhe work Of
the Housekeeper.

/ a little charcoal mixed with cIear
WAFER Is an effective preparation with
when to disinfect or deordorize a
sink. "s
Nhen stylographic pen sticks and
refuses to uncap, hold Il over N
hghted match for q moment. and n
wiz loosen, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
for the use Of the pastry cook an
Improvement on the old style beat
ing spoon is one supplied with short
prongs for creaming butter and
sugar.
EHerVescent tea is the name given
10 a temperance beverage recently
introduced in England, and which is
Naiu to be extremely pleasant and
refreshing.
The hop vine is favorite subject
for study by the mineral painter
ana an exquisite little stein in foint
brown shades with hop vine decor
alton in delicate green is exceedingly
artistic.
from Germany comes the sugges-
ton of the use of glass tubs in the
bathroom. The models alreodv
adopted are translucent, about two
and half inches thick and annealed
80 as to be durable.
Exceeding pretty, although rather
snowy, are the new lamp shades, com.
posed OF cut glass beads in attic ef-
rect, finished with a scalloped edge
at the top and deep fringe. They
come in various colors.
For shading the candles, which have
become a recognized feature of dim
ner table decoration, even on in
formal occasions, there are solid
globes OF paper sweet peas, mingled
with a few moss rosebuds.
III the glass stopper Of bottle
seems immOvable, put a drop or two
oi giycerin in the crevice around the
stopper and await the result. In an
hour or two is will be n compara-
lively easy matter to remove the
stopper.
a novelty in Irish point curtains
shows colored designs upon a black
net foundation in stained glass effect.
One such pair is an exact copy of
famous memorial window. even the
leads" being initiated.
Egyptian net is the newest thing
H. the curtain line and is so named
because the distinctive decoration is
star on a groundwork of net. Cur
tains of this fabric are ruffied along
the edge and are particularly good
Tor bedroom or boudoir use.