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New-York tribune., 1902-03-09

most recently erected part Of the hospital Half
lie roof Of the long and scrupulously white
room is OF glass. The employees have contrib
u'ed billiard table TO the sun parlor furniture
Inc amusement OF the patients is as carefully
"oked after as their work In the principal
rooms Of the mems wards there are card tables
eheckers chess. billiards and pool, while in the
S-'l!hg room Of every Women's ward there is a
sOo1 plano and such games as women like. Ihe
amusement hall is the scene OF dance once q
"seA' and Of frequent dramatic. musical vaude-
'I's and legerdemain entertainments. Sleight
u u Haho and music the favorite diversions OF
-F patients, only dancing leading in their
seen Baseball and handball games by teams
' ehe patients and all sorts Of athletic sports
encouraged in season. Among the female
+-1eius there are many good performers on the
r-1No' and there are enough accomplished mu-
Ans OF all classes among the men to keep the
-1a ana orchestra fun. Home talent is utilized
many OF the entertainments at the hall.
=, Uaking, cooking and serving afford en-
t'Hieht TO many patients Of both sexes. The
-. Is run with nearly a full force Of hos
- hep. and there is much also in the
r. rA There is a big kitchen In Group No. j.
g., enorinous range and huge stewpans and
7'S In II are shown IN one OF the accom-
kra. photographs, but the field Of view,
rl,sr.@ @@ II was. Included less than half the ap-
roor- o Tor cooking the food. In the big dining
s4r-I.-o"' -o"' women can eat at one time and the
iy y 50 systematic and prompt that there
ps,ia.'y 1eiay or discomfort The chatter Of the
the tar1' VINO are In their best humor when at
de,nea' Is In marked contrast to their taciturn
loweS .'' al their work The sexes are not al
sno a. hhgie' except at the weekly Dances
most csy oniy under sharp restrictions and the
ui surveillance. The women who are
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
SEWED UP FOR THE WINTER.
WHY THE MOTHER OBJECTED TO HER BOY
HAVING A BATH

Cornelius p. Kitchell former debating coach
OF the Yale team. used to do considerable work
In the university mission. situated In the heart
OF the tenement district at Franklin-st and
Grand-ave-, New Haven. His duty there
to superintend the shower bath department. to
undress the bOotblacks and newsboys and put
them under the sprayer. One evening Mr..
Kitchell had more than the usual trouble in get
ting Of the youngsters ready. The clothes
refused to come off. and finally Kitchell solved
the situation by ripping them off with jack
knife. After the batb he repaired them as we'll
as he could and sent the boy home, thinking the
incident closed. Next day the boys mother ap-
peared asking for Mr.. Ktchell.
Yes madam. 1 am Mr.. Kitchell,' said he.
cordially.
Did you give my boy a bath last night?' she
continued.
Yes" responded Kitchell. Il was very glad
to do IT"
But l want you to know that l won't have
you giving my boy a bath" she retorted.
You've made me lots of trouble. I'd sewed
him up for the winter"
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09

&. 200 were l-.oms and brushes Of various
r-G
~ farm products are varied. The extent Of
=. operations .4sried on under the eye Of
s-,s-irtendert A.l-ich can he best understood
49, staterrsut ~ only a few OF the larger
--,7urts for the year 1909. There We're pro
ipcss eS 0e1 pounds of beef and $1,000 pounds
= p5-k. 2al 800 quarts Of milk, 800 pounds Of
4cken. $50 dozen eggs. +l2uO pounds Of aQ-
lis and =. 800 pounds # peaches. 2l2,100 pounds
:. cabbage, 300 pounds Of green peas, lo6.O0o
pounds Of turulGs 1900 pounds Of string beans
1900 pounds Of sweet corn. nearly 10000
pounds Of potatoes. $1,000 pounds Of ripe and
E-eea tomatoes. many - U hieh were canned,
md 50 tons Of euzlIage. hay and fodder.
There are seyeuty-uyr patients employed in
ee laundry. which has one Of the finest plants
n the country. lis great maugle is shown in
sne q the Illustrations. In the year for which
uther statistics are given 100000 pieces were
Numbered.
One of the most snowy portions Of the work Of
those who choose to serve as common laborers
the road building about the hospital grounds
and farm. A fine boulevard has been CON
stracted from the village limits Of Kings Park
TO the shore, and there are Suod roads and walks
leadins 20 all the buildings. The grading and
parking Of the grounds and the landscape gar
denirs are also the work Of patients under COM
peient supervision.
The most charming place at the disposal Of
patients in the wonen's department is the sun
parlor in the main building Of Group No. ], the
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09

physically strong enough have two mile stroll
each day. under the supervision of female at
tendantA. and the men also exercised at 4
different hour. The consumptve women arc
isolated side of the grounds, and the
men similarly afflicted on the other.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

his employ, and although his fathers
anger robbed him Of some SIo,0DOOOo|
dollars he might reasonably have eX-
pcctcd TO receive, he has by his ability
made himself the real head of thc VAN
dcrblt family, and is recognized as
such not only by the -Four Hundred,
but by al the business world.
The recent triumph Of his wife in en-
tcrtnining Prince Henry of Prussia Is
still the wonder of society MIR. VAN
dcrbilt proved ON that occasion that
his place in society was secure, even
though he did wed the woman he loved
in spite of his father.
AS u business man, MIR. Vanderbilt
Is in many of the important concerns
Of the country. He is Il director in the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds. even
If 1t Is spring. Such cases often result
seriously at this season lust because
people are careless. A dose of One Min
ute Cough Cure will remove all danger
Absolutely safe. Acts at once. Sure
cure for coughs, colds, Group grip,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles. II have used one Minute
Cough Cure for several years" Says
Postmaster G. q. Dawson, Barr, III.
ut is the very best cough medicine on
the market. II has saved me many n
severe spell of sickness and warmly
recommend it," The chlldren's favor
ite.
VIM, Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 1ls
SO. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

New York, April While the wild.
ow of Cornelius Vanderbilt and the
wife Of her son Cornelius are engaged
In struggle for the honor of being
recognized ms MRS. Vanderbilt, young
Cornelius IL attending strictly TO bus
mess, showing that whoever the wo-
men may be, he is MIR. Vanderbilt
So far has the warfare proceeded that
IL has been suggested that the elder
Mrs. Vanderbilt attempt to copyright
her name Ignoring the position in
which the women have placed them
selves by this fight, MIR Vanderbilt
continues as business man, an inven-
tor, n soldier, II yachtsmnn and so
clety favortc
lie works as hard ns any man in
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
AT HIS OFFICE DESK.

pacties He gladly accepted a posi-
tion on the New York City Civil Service
Board when it was offered by Mayor
Low.
Tie young man entered the States
army and as lieutenant of a company
in the Twelfth regiment has proved
that he is willing to face physical peril
If called on. He cmulates Theodore
Roosevelt and realizes that wealth
alone gives no man any real standing
in America.
But for all his wise care in build
ing reputation out of merit, MIR. Van
derbilt is not averse to enjoying the
pleasures his position by birth makes
possible. He is an enthusiastic yachts
man. He can with his own hands man
age Il big racer and win victories il
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
QUEEN HAS
TYPHOID FEVER
Nature OF WiIheImina's Illness
Is Wade Public.

The Hague, April l0.-The official
bulletin was issued yesterday from
Castle Loo, stating that Queen Wilhcl-
nina passed n fairly quiet night. The
fever continues. The alarming fever
which complicated the Queens condi-
tion is now officially admitted to DC
typhoid.
A special edition of the "Official Jour
nal" later published the doctors state
ment as follows:
"rhe supposition entertained by the
Queens physicians since the com
mencement of her majcstys illness
has become IL certainty. 1t Is now cs-
tablshed that the Queen Is suffering
from typhoid fever.
up to the present time the malady
had run its ordinary course"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
COUNCILS
Will Have Right to Order Grade
Crossings Abolished.

Columbus, o., April 19--The House
Committee on Municipal Affairs re-
ported back for passage the Pomer-
one general grade crossing bill which
has already passed the Senate No
opposition to the bill has developed
and it is certain to become "A law. 1t
gives Councils the right to compe
railroads TO abolish grade crossings
OH payment by the city of 80 per cent.
of the cost.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

tempests This he proved with his
yacht Rainbow. His ability as sea-
man was officially recognized when
he was invited to sail on the German
Emperors yacht Meteor Ill, on her
trial trip made just before she put
to sea for Europe.
All of these things have been done
so gracefully that in spite of wills
and women nobody doubts which is
MIR. Vanderbilt.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
SALE OF ICE
May be Regulated by Boards Of
Health.

Columbus, o., April lo.-lhe Senate
Sanitary Committee has recommended
the Cummings House bill cmp5wcr.
ing Boards of Health to regulate the
sale of Ice. The Senate made half II
law OF the Archer bill placing elec-
tric railways under the supervision of
the state Railroad Commissioner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

thousands of dollars, while making
himself famous and adding to his great
wealth.
For all that MIR. Vanderbilt finds
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
The Money-Back Cough Syrup

Means n lot to people who are tired
of experimenting with the ordinary
cough preparations you are not out
n cent If Dr. Geo Lcinlngcr's Formal.
dc-hyde Cough Cure does not please
you. 1t viii cure consumption and an
serious and stubborn lung and throat
diseases. Sold at zoe on II guarantee
by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Not only is MIR. Vanderbilt manager
of properties. but he has worked in the
shops and can build locomotive. His
inventions have olutionized locomo-
tive tirc-boXes and have saved railroads
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

National Park Bank, in the great Lack
awanna steel Company, in the world
wide New York Life Insurance Society
and the company that is to give the
city underground rapid transit.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
THE SURE WAY

To prevent Pneumonia aud Consump-
tion is to cure your cold when II first
appears. Ackcr's English Remedy
Will stop the cough In night
and drive the cold out of your sys.
tenn. Always II quick and sure cure
for Asthma, Bronchitis, and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t IL does not sat
jsfy you the druggist viii refund
your money. Write TO us for free
sample. w. II. Hooker ~ Co., Buffalo
n. Y.
inman Bros, j, Nj, LaIicr, and John
Lamparter g. Co., druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
Pneumonia Is Robbed of Its TerrOrs

BY Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken in
time it will prevent an attack of pneu-
monia Refuse substitutes
j. NJ. Latter, j.. Lamparter g. Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Our line OF Ladies' Sailors are su.
perlor in quality and much cheaper
in price, Black Rear Hat store.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Nlhill, the "stoker Mayor of Bridge
port, is stlll fresh in the minds of the
people,
John h. Mcmillan, Mayor-elect OF
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Ashtabula, o., worked until election
day ms switchman ON the Lake Shore &
Michigan southern Railway
The cases Of Mayor sam Jones, OF
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19
TIE ONE THING hEEpFuL

To cure a cold with ONE dose. Ajax Cold
Cure does it, Prevents Pneumonia, cures
the Grip.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Paper hanging. G. r. Amcr
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

lie was the head of the sullivan Eco.
nomic League. His opponent was
Mayor William II. Dwight, rich Re,
publican, Sulllyan's majority was more
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

than 500, although the city is usually
from two to three thousand RepuUli-
can.
The remarkable Victory Of Depis MuE
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-19

Read the Democrat.
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06
s,vs yFELY WILL BE PROSECUTED.
7o>-rs SPECIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
ASSERTS THAT AMNESTY RELATED
ONLY TO CRIMINAL OFFENCE

In view OF the statements Of Charles f. W. '>ees
-. ,,-frr s-rrezzIereut while ne was Chief OF
- 80, n Finance of the Department OF POSTS
-, ,-r,-4 o- cuba that the Cuban Government
- t--f,-ad it,, intention not 10 proceed IN l4s
-. --..r have been brought for the recovery
. .,-s err4-ed 10 have been misapproprlat7d
- r-- a.. -e.,rra~ O The Tribune called yeSter-
- 80 T-5vard X Jones, the Special Assistant
- l.a-a-lf engaged by the United states 10
,r5,,.+ The SUITS. prosecutions and ProceedlA7s
-. ~ and other officials and employees or
--.--- administered IN Cuba under the au-
-, - +ra United States, to ascertain the atti-
- ..- ..,v,-1rlsur and the government OF
-. - ~sfare-1.. 10 the case
80 - 70 ,,7.-i-ies NJ. Jones said that the rep
-. - b, Ne-ly that the Cuban Government
=, 511i54 -., abandon its claim for the recovery
- - CHARGED 20 have been emhezzled was en-
- ,-,rs.,rz NJ. Jones, furthermore said tnat'
- - .,.,r-a-v the cuban Government. IN con
on t4e 'I-.L -Es government OF the United states.
N-a1J 10 compel reSjlt-l on OF lle tIIllS en-
agar - .lT7r rns amnesty guaranteed Dy the
DeZZlet! a. 1---l-r related only 20 the criminal OF
Cupal 90 viewed \-eLy merely OF the conSe-
4rt,s - his conviction o. IlI9 Z: IN O- NL---
quences pL-.7 81 and that il did not IN any way al
he was C.l'f ~. ~ restore the distracted funds
feCt MS -f,-ff-ad make known the details
MI. JDI2 .2,,-+rrS from the ubar tToVeFnirlrllt L
OF his l-!SI not only that there would be
but gave as m proceedings above referred %.
but tlL %. o.as,r+ Mr.. Jones also aGfltted tnat ne
10 q IlI1'ti ls,-TzF bv the CUBAN Government as
had neen f-r-7re1 states Government as counse!
well as the -l'''
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06

charges down ire to-g lights OF stairs, One mite.
scarcely able speak y-4-ly. came t-ptOeEG. and
with shoulders web - acOU- his 6, over 70 the
director when the o'clock order solnd-d- Isr
! big -EC stay up vas The ANXIOUS inquiry
= isn't i.-l-e any more though. stretch as ne
would, ne came hardy ABOVE The directors knees.
Man l.---e mothers with TAO. and sometimes
- .-- -e- IS - r7.c1. would checrtu-ty carry
them al up the many fights oc stars Tor me
rleegre pleasure q sitting OF the roof % watch
.-- .--- -- --hu--- --e sun. or hardly more
L--l Ten years. when asked = she Rzs sorry the
play ground vas 10 close replied Sure. I at1't
EaC much chance t-- &c fun Hacselt buc n
a-ECirg 70 dream bout j. every E-ght dis winter
SoC-s Of the fre4UsLteTs Of the roofs at evening
were taken oy ore q ne directors tor 2 Gay
outing II The Bronx, ana returned wltE pockets
p---.o1sly stuffed with buEd-ck bLrs TO put
II Clrls' hair they explained thai night when
ceen had never been il de country before, even
So uCCl Is il Central Park. and the night the
small party returned they were the centre Of at
traction on t-e rOCr. where they related wonderful
ous sLalsEcEs.
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06
WHITNEFs SAL on CUNNING TRIP
WILLIAM z HTs son. HARRY ? AND
Party GO TO YORKSHIRE ENC
LAND. on TIE CELTIC

OF for sx weeks rest on the noors Or torA-
shire. william c whitney. his son, Harry Payne
Whitney. the Ia-ce-'s racing partner, herman .
Du-yea Ms Du-yea Mrs. Thomas Hastings
j- ard : Do-a3 sailed YESTERDAY On lHs
steamship Csl-ic. Harry Payne Whitney sa-d cH@t
he and MS father would return in the early part
OF October gut the others might DECIDE 10 remain
for longer tine o. the other side
Going away tor ny health Sz-c "---@---
c. Wh--nev. DO look Ike ~ c1--1o- say
that : n. going away for ny hsal-h- an gong
over to- rest and 70 watch ny SoH 7--1o--
" V--.--ev sad rhat the last racing sea
son rad been : satisfactory one As 70 Ms Plans
ne SAID il was 100 Tar ahead 70 discuss the-n-
.ryynan The time cones ne said, IL al cePel~s
on the horses you have
= vas Harry Payne Whitney VINO to-l O. l--7
trtp ne and his father and friends were ta7-Hs
we a-e going over" he explained 70 SHoot
-r7.-ze on rfolvick Moor. IN Yorkshire Ny I1-heE
yas leased = place there and We are LOOKING Io- Io--
ward 70 some me snoo--.s- ", ~Es-i -s--aT9 On
tom Liverpool 10 Jh1 moo --.7s-z ~ O--0--r
the other side until about -ne -E---LS 49, 5C
As We shall have only SIX "esAs &C tending
not what chance We S--aLL -lr----,- - "a ! .
arv race meets We snail Try, Ho"eN-E. 70 80
in the First october races at Se''l NJ t .f7-
S1ea kl-< Of the FutITl-E- VI = 7-5-,T
-ta race vas the finest and the best OF ~ 4---,-
[ ever saw There vas no inter-s----V %. -
ing though It IS possible some l"o 'I -- -'
WA 40 YOU think OF Irish Lad -
van he certainly carried good |e-snl' +s Fs
season. though they were certainty -H7 ' |
t-7- "a SKI, "a 70 the offer and withdrawal or
Nj Drake FOR a match race Vitq 2ata4.-, yOiI7 [i
Mr. Whitney replied tH-t y ,l'- ~ - ali
L,lltH- . 90 JShare some one said the corse was
go o-e and could beat The bunc,l' It-7I soiie =.
one repes.ed, 10, 10 ~ had been IIr Drake who
va Srra- that his horse could beat the bunch
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR CUBA.
.Dr-H,s REVIEW SAYS FAILURE OF RECI-
PROCITY PUTS SUGAR PLANTERS IN
\ SORRY PLIGHT.

The prospects Of the Cuban sugar cane planters
for the coming year are gloomy, according to a re-
port in .Dun's Review unless the American Con-
gress should authorize treaty OF reciprocity
This wear more than half of them have been com
PEELED to sell below actual cost Of production
Tobacco growers will as usual lose money, because
of the poor quality OF the crop, due 10 drouth-
\ majority of the merchants OF the Island the
report SAYS are owing past due debts. and many
are iusovent. Failures are increasing Credit Is
being steadily curtaied. The bankers have been
calling In loans though money can be borrowed
with little difficulty on good collateral at 10 and L
per cent Merchants hope for the passage OF the
proposed loan IF SO 0O0 600 TO better nnancial con-
ditionS President Palma says 1t will go through
also predicts that tariff increasing H SStres @
on imports will be adopted. He ESTIMATES the Re
ceipts under the present tariff at A6OtOVoO. ana IN
governments expenses at S45oo0Oo- lie thinks ttldI
Cuba is not vet ready for the Internal revenue tiA
that some OF the legislators favor. ana thAt WOIIL
probably Weld from go TO s. e'tG year lie
SAYS there is the slightest indication tllt pun
lie will be disturbed
According to the report, the proposed government
loan Of $1,000 90. advocated by PRESIDENT FainId
good portion of which was TO go to the cane If
ers. would be too late even II passed TO oe u
material aid In cutivating the present crop
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06
TIE MISSES sTOKEs,s OFFER
CoNIIITEE APPOINTED 5E BOARD OF
ESTIMATE 10 DECIDE ABOUT IT
WOODBURY. AND sTAPLEToN

,r,v-o- ro1 - he meeting o. The Boa-d o- Esr-
ra-a and A1cor-lo-ren- yesCe-day submitted
report Of --e -h-s real estate experts who ar lis
request. appraised t1e property owned y c-s
Misses Stokes adjoining me Manhattan Club
uroperty At Tw=ncy-stx---st- and Madisor-ave
This orcoe--y tor sentimental reasons. was ous-sc
% - city To- 500 10 less r.ar irs actual value
Cso--s ? PAa5 according 20 rhe report valued the
rr7r---- ~ So. eeo- : L Ludlow z Co valUet y
At $4,000 and Douglas Robinson and Charles :
Brown & Co. valued u - S+l0.0-0 On the Mayors
molten the con--t--ee, consisting OF himself. Con
t-oue- G-o-- President For2ss ard Borough Pres--
dent Cantor selected 70 -5c-17 o. ne o--er CT
the Misses Stokes.
AT ne members ot the board win rhs exception
OF President swa-sr-or. were present The bids
for -re contracts .1r The 1n2I disposition OF the
rubbish sweeping and ashes IN Brooklyn we're re
fs--ad back 70 Commissioner v-o0d5lry The hear
ing On The matter caused clash between tne
Commissioner and Luxe Z S-2p'75or counsel I'I
Matthew T NeaS1sr. who co-ts11ed tAa1 Ne va
the lowest bidder When the cids were rsCe-VeC
Tu1, --a-e-e--, vas given 10 the proposa4 o. =
Milton tLer-ed-. because ne offered Larse7
rur.-er Of receiving and d-zposLrz s5aI-ons "a a.
----7-5 -7re-rar ITa4rr-r after the BIDS were
~-Ca-vad 81 ABOUT making an an5l- mem 2 70 -
rro7rssI increasing rle number or as reeelsins -
srs ions and ulaai-- other arr2rzsrr.=Igs - IT
considered equal 70 Lle PEe2.-7I5; PEe2I5; ~ President
svr4-s--o-1 ana reached Co-nnissiorer Fed1eld o.
g--i.- ti-g CCr-rnf-<f6ner Woodbury. hoLy pro
tested that he had never Sc sen bf,I and thaf he
H. ind said that the Commissioner vas n
80 ~ ayytrfing the contract TO sy osnnssoy. a.
-g4f-st IeaEhrr. at WLllth 'ii7
sIg-sd IercrIv st the speaker. .-4 rscx a, the
After the bids aad Fe 9eS- ~ reject them and TO
for new proposals StapisLon aLle ~ -
Cornr1issi5ner net just Cuisine '--7 ~
rreerjU- room . -,--- -r-,7-sirfon on me
-.- IS So -TJ~ Woodbury. demanded WatLl.Si ,
Nr Stapjeror protested that ne 7eSVeI ~ si t5ers
-. - ozar the proper one ana ln4I -
80 - no -i17l in which 'Sst the ulaOCsr %
fore t7s commanded the Commission,
- lou conduct business directly WIN n n n a'
49, ----4-ay any more of those -nlr1s9 cI l-7
NIr SraDIetou IaughiEgIy promised
New-York tribune., 1902-09-06
STURGIS NOT IN CONTEMPT
JUSTICE BISCHOFF HOLDS THAT COM
MISSIONER SERVED NOTICE OF
APPEAL AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE.
POSSIBLE

Justice Bischotf. in the Supreme Court yesIeroa!
afternoon denied the application made IN oehaii
OF Fire Chief Edward F. Croker 10 have FHe
Commissioner Sturgis adjudged guilty OF contempt
of court for his refusal obey the writ OF man
danus issued last Friday by Justice Hall direct
ing the commissioner to restore Chief Croker TO MS
dutics
Justice BischoT says in part
The questions which arise are, frst whether .ae
notice OF appeal acted ex propro vls3Te a. 1
and sacOad. whether the failure 70 opey we
mand Of the writ during the period OF Two aoal us ;
!rterue date its service and the taking OF tue dP
peal was in effect. a contempt OF court
That an appeal taken by the head OF an eSeSUN!ss :
department OF A municipal corporation rom On
order for ma ndamus whereby he Is required 70
perform an act his official capacity ls an eP-
peal by The municipal corporation ana tI1dt ln7
proceedings under the writ are stayed oS IHe Lo
yfce of appeal was ruled by the General Term Oh
this department.
The respondent had the legal right to appeal,
and he was not bound take his appeal at me
very moment the writ served practically, th!s
was an in9possibility. There Contunlac1ou
d:sreeard OF the mandate Of the court and there
was no contempt unless a wtlful disooedlence was
apparent Having the intention 70 appeal and using
diligence 10 perfect the appeal the respondent was
guilty OF wilfuI dtsoredence in refratntng from
Carving the direction Of the mandate during
The interval