davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
VOID BECAUSE OF USURY.
assignments of Hotel Cambridge
Lease Declared To Be Mortgage.

Justice Giegerich, in the Supreme court Eestei
day decided that certain judgments obtained oS 'he
late William f. Cochran, giving MS possession oi
the r1remises known as the Hotel cambridge 1Ihl-
ty-third-st and Fifth-ave., OF which Lorehz helch
bsld n lease from him. be set aside, and assign
rnents of the lease made by Reich to Cochran
declared to be a mortgage. instead of assignments
and To he void because Of usury. Justice Giegerlch
sets aside the judgments and declares the lease
mortgage only on condition that Reich the plain
tin in the present suit, pay TO the present ue
PENDANTS the executors and trustees OF Cochran 5
estate. the amount of various loans mace MN O'
Cochran Reich being credited toward such pay
ments with the various amounts he pald as REM
while in possession of the premises, and also WIN
the net profits and rents of the property since ne
was dispossessed The litigation has been IN acuVe
progress for over ten years.
Il satisfied. from examination or All inc
evidence the case says Justice Giegerich, thaI
such contracts were intended 20 be and were usur-
GUS From the time OF the first lean up TO the
time when the plaintiff finally dispossessed
pose the part of Cochran to exact ana receive
more than the legal rate Of interest mere mere
remains the question whether or not, usury pelns
established the plaintiff should be permitted AT
this late day have the various adJudicalons set
aside, in order that he may avail himself or such
defence"
entitled to the relief applied for by him. and those
relied on by the defendants Justice Giegerich says
that without any reflection upon the integrity OF
the plaintiffs distinguished and able former attor-
him unsupported by any Vestlge OF PROOF:
nevertheless the series of misSteps delays and
oversights entities Reich to relief even at TINS late
day. He then decides the terms which the judg-
will be set aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
PROPRIETOR OF CAMBRIDGE DEAD
Henry Walter Suceumbs to Pneumonia, Fol-
lowing Paralytic Shock.

Henry Walter, for eleven years lessee and pro-
prietor of the Cambridge Hotel at Thirtythird-st.
and Fifth-ave., and one of the best known hotei
men the country. died at $50 O'Clock last even
ing the Cambridge from paralytic shock, comph-
Gated with pneumonia, which set in yesterday
Mr. Walter. as told in Yesterdays Tribune. sus-
tanned slight paralytic shock last April, but re-
covered almost completely from its effects and al
though the attack last Tuesday was serious one
his family hoped for his recovery until the eomph-
cation in.
Mr.. Walter was born in Gross-kalbach. Germany
fifty-five years He came to this country when
seventeen years old and twenty-seven years ago
became, with the late Louis Janvrin. one of the
proprietors of the AIbemarle at No l Wee. Twenty
fourth-st. After sixteen years there he became
proprietor of the Cambridge
Mr.. Walter leaves q widow and two sons, H. A
and II. o. Walter who live at the Cambridge. He
was a member of the Merchants Association and
the Liederkranz Club. The funeral will be held on
Thursday, at Y o'clock, in the Marble Collegiate
Church. at Twenty-ninth-st. and Fffth-aVe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
COL. HERRICK IT'S GUFST
Ohio Society of Nezc-YOrk Dine,
and Elects Officers.

The annual dinner Of the Ohio socierv a, "
York was held in the Mirror Room In the -
Manhattan last night. n attended h, -.
one hundred and twenty-five members 81
cIety. and by well known men OF this cft,- 0
Following the dinner the reports OF The ~.
committees were presented. and the election - -
GERS took place. The newly elected presdsrt o''
J. McCcok. was selected toastnnasts- conn
ernor-elect Myron T. Herrick made a brisf NV
After discussing his election. ColoneI H.
said among other things:
Every once in a while the people Of st,.. -
ton settle great problems TN Il definite NJ, na-
dent Hayes said once that the country 80 Fres-
and this country has disposed q some st7sp ocls.
lions since it's inception The last gresf ~. qies-
be settled the question OF so-,-s 4.7stiol
Fads do not triumph rule. especfsjI,-
which they have been educated. and vrSfes1I1As %
know are pure and safe and trustsv+-.5s.ei sner
is so not only of States but % the naffo' .. rms
To get back TO this dear old society 4 a., -,
autiy reminded that J was "A member s,roa 49,
ago while living ir the East i have 49, 49,
memories of the old days. but T am glad - $3.50
forward 10 the future OF this society prol,,c.s. -
countless great men. with a feeling OF con~err 80
wish you all Godspeed and unqualified success
Other speakers We're Colgate Hoyt the re+ir,,,
PRESIDENT: Milton I. Southland. General Henry
Burnett and John G.. Hoyt
The election Of officers resulted a. follows: pr.,f.
dent Colonel John J. NcCook. vice-presida,,.
Thomas Ewing. jr.. Louis D. Clarke IO,zeH n
Palmer Eben r. Thomas and j. d. Laying. seq.
tary. Francis NJ Apologize, recording secretsrv
Charles w. Morris. treasurer. Samuel " parsorsss
for trustees term expiring November - Tsss'
Ieander II. Grail Horace III. ErOckwav ana g.,
drew Mclean Parker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
SKETCH OF THE ACADEMY.
Forrest and Booth Played There
Opened IN 1861.

Plans for the Brooklyn Academy of Music were
formed at a public meeting which about fifty of
the prominent men of Brooklyn attended on the
evening of October %, 1855 A. A. Low, father OF
Mayor Low, made of the speeches in favor Of
the plans. Shares have sold recently at $40 each.
The Academy was opened to the public the
night of January 15 1861, the building having been
completed late in 1860.
The Academy had a seating capacity Of $500
The stage was one of the biggest in any, theatre.
It was 81 feet wide and SO feet deep. The pro-
scenium opening was 50 feet and the height to the
paint frame was about 50 feet
Intended originally as a place for music. the
drama was excluded for time. Edwin Forrest and
James H Hackett being barred from its stage. The
first dramatic performance in the Academy was on
the night Of December %. 1861. when f. l.. Daven-
port appeared as Hamlet at prices ranging from
25 cents to 81. He continued for several nights.
appearing in THE School for Scandal "Othello
London Assurance, Damon ana Pythias ana
THE Honeymoon"
on the night of February TO- 1862, when Edwin
Forrest played there King Lear, the price of
admission 80 cents, and 30 cents extra for the
reservation of a seat.
The Sanitary Fair was held at the Academy in
the winter of 1861. So we'll the fair patrOnzed
by people anxious send money to the soldiers
that the receipts from admission tickets alone were
over $4,000 and the net proceeds amounted TO over
100000
The Rev. Dr. Storrs preached in the Academy
when the Church of the Pilgrims undergoing
repairs. the Rev Dr. Tamage engaged the
nacle by fire.
Most Of the great speakers of both political
parties had made speeches at mass meetings in the
Academy in the last twenty years. Henry NJ
Stanley, after finding DIR. Livingstone, first told the
world how he did it at the Academy. Edwin Booth
played there cor the last time, appearing in
Hamlet at a Saturday matinee before audi
ence that crowded the theatre from pit to dome.
panic in the Academy was barely averted soon
after the disaster in the Brooklyn Theatre. Smoke
y17iud
from a nearby house, and scramble in the gal
Ieries had begun, when Theodore Thomas was lead
ing his orchestra Mr.. Thomas kept on, and cries
of sit down. checked the disturbance.
The last performance IN the Academy was by the
way Down East company. last week. Bills an
ncuncing a night by Media December 16 were
on the front walls yesterday when the Academy
burned.
Hugh Mclaughlin, the veteran Democratic leader
in Brooklyn, has lived for years in Remsen-st, in
the rear of the Academy. He has attended many
gatherings at the Academy. He said yesterday
that the McCarren dinner had been held there 1t
would not have added much to the Academy's great
history. But the Academy was spared that" he
said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
BURGLAR AGAIN ESCAPES.
Gentleman Thief" Vas Dying IN
Jail, 1t Vas Thought.

John Weber. the gentleman burglar VINO IN
the daytime posed in Chappaqua as a mission WORK
or and at night robbed the houses OF rich people
I'm westchestsr County, Long Island and Manhat-
tan. escaped from the westchester County Jali al
White Plains. early yesterday morning. Although
Weber was supposed to be dying from a compound
fracture at the base of the skull. and guarded
day and night by nurses because it was feared ne
would kill himself else die from hemorrhages'
he euded the guards. entered the room OF Deputy
Warden VIM. stole his trousers and SlJl IN DIS
and change took the deputy wardens Key 10 the
big steel front door. unlocked 10 and escaped
He was not missed until couple of hours after
ward when 1t discovered that he was not IN
his bed, but, instead, there a dummy made OF
pillows. 1t is believed that Weber was met BY
friends. who took him away In carriage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
WALTZ TO TURN STATES EVIDENCE
Pleads Guilty to Harrison Robbery-In.
eliminates Others.

Alfred Waltz. alias Adolf Waz. who ar
rested at 81 First-ave. on Sunday night charged
with having robbed William Welsh Harrison at
his country seat Grey Towers Glenside Penn. on
Thanksgiving Day, of $1,000 worth of jeTelry, was
arraigned yesterday in the Tombs Court. Waltz
pleaded guilty although not officially. and said he
would turn States evidence when taken TO Phia-
delphia. Mr. Harrison and his wife in court
With Waltz were arraigned Paul Hoffman, d ma
chnist OF SO First-ave.. and Charles Borman alias
Charles Myers a jewellers apprentice. living
Fifteenth-st., between First and Second ayes AC-
cordng 10 Waltz. the two the principals
in the robbery. having put up the job to rob Mr.
Harrison. He said he believed that the night watch
at the Harrison house. John Donohue. had
seen the men lettering about the place. Mrs. Har-
rson's maid, he also believed. had seen at least
one Of them These two will therefore be brought
here to-day TO try to identify the two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
GIANT MISSED THE SHOW.
Couldn't Get Into Two Seats or a Box
Standing Room Too Small.

The capacity of the Vaudeville Theatre was taxed
10 the utmost last nightly This might
seem strange until considers who the man
was-and also the size of the Vaudeville Theatre,
which is the bandbox formerly used by Mrs. Os-
born for the display Of her wares. The one man
was Hucot the French giant recently imported by
Barnum e. Bailey. He went to the Vaudeville last
evening to Nine Wehe play accompanied by
little fellow about six feet tall. and the manager
gave them three seats. one for the companion and
two for Hucot.
The giant however, could not get into two seats
so he got box He tried to get into the box but
the ceiling low and the box chairs not
stout enough, so he gave that up. and stood at the
back of the house He could not stand up straight
even there however. because, If he did his head
hit the under side of the gallery. He said it made
MS neck ache to stoop so much. and he went
back to his apartments. There are certain New
York hrst-nighters who find two seats at the
get into Of the boxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
HARD WORDS FOR THE Y. M. c. A.
Cincinnati Presbyterian Ministers Say Insti-
tuition Is Bad for Young Men.
[nr TELEGRAPH 10 the rRIBrNE.1

Cincinnati, Nov 90-The opinion that the Young
Mems Christian Association is not a good medium
for saving souls voiced by the ma iority of the
Presbyterian ministers at their meeting here to-
day. The Rev. Mr.. Halliday stated that in his
former home. GAINESVILLE. Ohio who had been
sent there as secretaries were not honest
ana that under the roof of the Young Mems
Christian Association building he heard more pro-
fame language than he heard in the street
DR.. Walker suggested having the Young Mems
Christian Association secretaries in the church
members homes and giving them Christian society
Dr. Eldridge smiled and said: Yes. and you'll
have to watch your silver too"
Others declared that TO have large number of
branch Young Mems Christian Association clubs
about the city would be INJURIOUS to the interests
of the church, they would Keep the young men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
GERMANY RECOGNIZES PANAMA.
And Signifies Approval of the New Canal
Treaty.

Washington. Nov 30-Germany has recog
nized the Republic of Panama as a sovereign
and independent State. Baron Won dem
bussche- Haddenhausen. First Secretary of EN-
bsssy and Charge d'Anaires to-day addressed
. note to Mr. Bunau-VariIla. the Minister from
Panama, informing him that the German gov
eminent having received his notification of the
creation Of the new republic and his formal as
surances that Panama assumed and would exc
cute all obligations contained in the treaties be-
tween Germany and Colombia so far as they af-
1ected territory over which Panama is now soy
ereign, the Emperor extended fun recognition TO
The new republic and best wishes for its pros
perty and long life.
Several days ago. when the German gov
eminent inquired Of Minister Bunau-Varilla
whether Panama would carry out the stipula-
lions Of the existing treaties between Germany
and Colombia. the minister replied that his gov
eminent readily assumed these obligations so
far as they affected the territory over which the
Republic of Panama exercised sovereignty. but
that the Panama government must necessarily
exempt from this pledge the canal strip over
which The Hay Bunau-Narilla treaty grants SOW
ereign rights, power and authority to the United
States The German government has readily
assented TO this exemption thus signifying her
approval Of this provision OF the new canal
treaty.
Baron Won dem Bussche called at the State
Department to-day and officially Informed this
government Of Germany's action.
In view Of the precedent set by Germany. 81
is expected that the other European powers win
grant an equally full recognition TO the new re-
public and exempt from all obligations so far
az the Panama government is concerned the
territory for I'VE miles on each side of the
canal route. commonly known the canal strip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
WALKING DELEGATE SUES EMPLOYER.
Wants $4,000 for Alleged False Arrest and
Imprisonment

James Hickey a walking delegate of the Stone
Masons Union, has brought suit against Henry e.
Fox, a contractor, to recover $4,000 damages for
false arrest and Imprisonment In the Supreme
Court. through his attorneys, Alfred and Charles
Steckler Fox. it is alleged by Hickey. procured
his arrest November 8 for having accord
ing 10 Fox. declared that he would tie up
job Of constructing bridge over the Bronx River
at Pelham-aVe. Hickey was arraigned before Mag
istrate Baker. when Fox failed to appear and
Judge Steckler asked for and secured his discharge
trOm custody
Hickey says that he was not guilty of any at
tempt at eKtorton, Fox asserting that he had de-
manded $50 to permit the job to go on but was
simply discharging his duties walking delegate
10 the union in demanding wages for the waiting
time due the workmen on Fox's contract
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
100000 FOR JOHNS HOPKINS.
William Wyman Leaves the Residue of His
Estate to the University.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO TIE TR1RrNr

baltimore Nov. @-A large part of the estate of
William Wyman the philanthropist, amounting to
about $4,000 will under his will probated to-day.
go 10 Johns Hopkins University the death OF his
da"shtef' mrs Helen Wyman Rollins. a widow
Wi'hout children After making specific requests
aggregaung 100000 10 relatives. servants and
churches. including $500 each to Mr.. Wyman's
nephews, James Herman Aldrich and Spencer
Adrich. OF NewYork. the testator directs that the
residue OF the estate, except that which is spe-
cically bequeathed to his daughter be held in trust
for her. and. at her death should she be vJifhout
issue go 10 the university.
A year ago Mr.. Wyman gave the university land
valued AT $4,000. part of d site for new build
ings. At that time he gave 5000 OF his estate
10 his only sister. Mrs. Aldrich OF New York so
that in giving the land 10 the university and max
ing IT his residuary legatee he = Guild have the
family approval
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
CHURCH AND STATE AT ODDS.
Bishop Blenk Appeals to Governor Hunt TO
Pardon Porto Riean Priest.

San Juan, p. r., Nov. 30.-Father Felipe Villahoz
a Spanish priest of the Catholic church at HUI
macao. has been convicted by the District Court OF
a viola ton of the civil marriage law in marrying
couple without license. and has been sentenced
to pay a fine of SEQ or sixty days in Jail Bishop
Blenk. Of Porto Rico. has appealed to Governor
Hunt to pardon Father VillahOz
In justification Of his action Father VilIahoz al
leges that the laws OF the Church above the
civil code relating to marriage, and says that his
course has been approved by Bishop 'BIenk This
IS the nrst approach to serious clash between
Church and state since the occupation OF the island
by the United States. The decision Of Governor
Hunt is eagerly awaited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
CLUB MEMBERS FIGHT 1T.
Fire at KnickerbOcker CLub-Bucket
Brigade Formed.

slight chimney fire created considerable ex-
element early last evening at the KnicEerbocker
Club. No 3I9 Fifth-ave. Members of the club In
evening clothes formed a bucket brigade, which
did effective work. They also rolled up a valu-
able Persian rug in the reception room, and car
ried IT of harms way.
The fire discovered by several members
who in the reception room. Dense clouds
of smoke issued from open fireplace At about
the same time a pedestrian entered the club and
told the clerk blaze issuing from the CHM
ney. The clerk at once telephOned 10 Fire Depatr-
ment Headquarters, and still alarm was sent TO
Hook and Ladder Company No. "a, in Thirty-thlrd-
St. near Sixth-ave. Patrolmen Barber and Reed,
Of the West Thirtieth-st station, also went into
the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
FIRETRAP DESTROYED.
Continued from first page.

Altogether these contracts call for an expenditure
of about 81 OOOOO0 but the work cannot, in the
nature Of things be completed for months to come.
Some of the fire chiefs said that no amount
of water pressure could have prevented the de-
struction of the Academy of Music. Deputy
Fire Commissioner Laimbeer said:
All I can say is that | thank God ii happened
tust as II did. 1t the most fortunate thing that
ever happened in this town. Had the fire broken
out at night when there was crowd in the
building, you imagine what would have been
the result well | can.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
TIES UP sECoND-AvE. BRIDGE CARS
Bark Runs Aground Just as She Is Entering
Draw.

After sticking in the mud near Candle Reef Rock.
in the East River. off MISUNDERSTANDING
third-st yesterday afternoon and being pulled in
to deep water. the bark J. H. Bowers, of Sidney,
y. s. commanded by Captain E. B. Dixon. bound
for thirty eighth-st and the Har-
lem River with a load of lumber. again stuck in
the mud OF the Harlem River bottom just as she
was entering the Manhattan side OF the draw in
the Second-aVe. bridge.
Before she was pulled into deep water again the
elevated trains crossing the bridge delayed
for over an hour. Passengers left the cars and
walked to the nearest station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
WANTS MEXICO TO GUARANTEE BONDS.
stillwen in Mexico City for His Orient Road
GBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEI

Austin. Tex. Nov. 2o.-According TO advices r.
cetved to-day from Mexico City. the Kansas CITY
Mexico and Orient Railway Company will ask tHs
Mexican Government 20 guarantee the railway 3
bends 10 the amount necessary to finish the roaI
in Mexico.
President A. f. StillweH Of the company "a now
in Mexico City 10 lay the matter before the propsr
government authorities. ID is stated that the
pany unable 20 Obtain in Europe the neees-
sary additional financial aid to finish he road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
A cARRoLLvAN WICK REALTY DEAL.
Ex-Mayor Gets Title to Property Next the
Rossmore-Transfers 1t to Friend

Ex-Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck and John F.
Carroll, formerly deputy leader of Tammany Hall,
yesterday the principals in an interesting
realty deal James @. Wallace transferred title
No 5S7 Seventh-ave, three story building, to
ex-Mayor Van Wyck, who retransferred the title
to Mr.. Carroll The property abuts the Hotel Ross
property at Forty-frst-st. and Broadway,
which the Charles Z. Barney syndicate owns.
Charles w. Morse is said TO be member of that
er-r7i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
CATHEDRAL COLUMN IN ROUGH SEAS
The Great Stone Almost Lost Overheard
While Going Around Cape Cod

Newport Nov. SO.-The tug Clara Clarita. bound
from VinaIhaven to New-York with the lighter
Ben Franklin in tow, having on board three hun
dred-ton granite column for the Cathedral of ST.
John the Divine put into this port to-day after a
rough passage around Cape Cod. The of the
lighter had hard work keeping her afoat At one
time il seemed as if the great stone would roll
overheard. The tug will proceed tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
REcoNcILED AFTER TWELVE YEARS.

IBY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUNEI
81 Louis Nov 30-Mrs. Rosie Sonneschein d.
vorced wife Of Rabbi Sonneschein. and her daugh-
ter Mrs Albert Lother. have. after twelve years
arrangement become rcconcied shTOugh the good
Offices Of Mrs n J. Steinberg. mutual friend
Mrs Sonneschen Is the Editor OF The American
lazu az ker T0-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
KILLS HIMSELF WITH POISON.
Henry Burleigh Found Dead in His Home in
Ticonderoga

GIens Falls n. Y. Nov. SO.-Henry Burlegh. son
Of the late Henry G. Burlegh. of Whitehall has
committed suicide his home in TiconderOga, by
taking Iaudanum. His body found in bed to-
day. Mr. Burleigh was a prosperous coal dealer
In Ticonderoga He thirty years Old and
leaves a widow and four children. the youngest
about week old.