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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
BTNNS WOULD NOT YIELD.
.Sturgis Tried to Get Him to Hare
His Injunction Vacated.

IT was learned yesterday that on Monday
afternoon Commissioner Sturgis made great
effort to get Deputy Chief Biuns to have his
Injunction against the Commissioner vacated
Last Thursday Binns secured an injunction for
bidding the Commissioner from getting any
eligible list OF the deputy chiefs from winch 10
appoint new chief.
On Monday the deputy chiefs eligible Tor the
examination were told to go to the office OF the
Civil Service Commission. in Elm-st. The men
thought that some settlement had been made
between the Commissioner and Deputy Chier
Binns. After waiting for some time for the
examination to begin. they were told that there
would be no examination, and were dismissed
Early in the <day Commissioner Sturgis sent
to Long Island City for Chief Binns When
Binns arrived at headquarters, the Commits
sioner is said to have used many arguments TO
persuade him to have the injunction vacated
This B!nns refused to do. unless he received the
right to compete himself. This he is unable 10
do at present, because of q recent ruling OF the
Municipal Civil Service Commission that a
deputy chief must serve at least six months IN
that position before he is eligible to compete
for the next highest position
Bnns's attitude practically kills all chance or
Mr.. Sturgis appointing any successor TO Purroy
There are only eight days left for him TO do
this and unless the injunction is vacated or dis
solved by order Of the court the next ire chief
will be appointed by Tammauy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SAY HE IS WANTED FOR MURDER
Nan Arrested for Silk Burglary Has Record
IN Paterson

AFTER arresting John Kelly. alias Lyons. on
charge OF burglary. yesterday. Detective Sergeant
Collins. OF the Central ONCE discovered that the
prisoner wan wanted in Paterson. y. J.. in
ton with a murder committed in july 1900
The charge on which Kelly was arrested y>ster-
day was that on the night OF December Il he en-
tered the salesrooms OF F. P. NIanti a silk manu-
faeturer and oyer. al No. SO HudsOn-st. and took
silk skelns worth S325 which had been sent to AIanti
for dyeins- 1t Is alleged that a few days later
Kelly took the slSeIns 90 the Woven Label COMPANY
and offered them for sale. They recognized the
stuff theirs and told him 10 return and thew
would buy Ii. In the mean time Inspector Nc
Clusky was informed.
Paterson, n. J., Dec - (SpeciaD.-At midnight
one night In July. 1900. John Christian watchuan
the Gautschy SIX Dye Works. was murdered
and the place robbed. A few hours later a man
William Alien. neEro. and Lyons with sew
eral bundles. Lyons ran away and Sautter ar
rested Allen who Is now serving thirty years Tor
Christians murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
MR.. PLAT HERE.
TO MEET ODFLL SOON.
Thinks Baker VII Be Confirmed
and Dunn Remain Chairman.

Senator Thomas c. Plat. accompanied by Mrs.
PIatt, came over from Washington yesterday
70 spend the holidays in this city. They went
to the Fifth Avenue Hotel A number of prom
inent Republicans gathered there to see the
Senator. He was in the best of spirits, and said
he was enjoying excellent health. He will re-
main here until January 3. While in the city
he will see Governor Oden and other party
leaders Colonel George ". Dunn, chairman of
the Republican State Committee; Congressman
Dwight, and others called on him last night.
The Senator was asked If the programme for
the coming session of the legislature would be
discussed by the leaders within the coming
week
Il suppose matters viii be gone over to a GER
tain extent" he said. II expect TO see Governor
Odell, Colonel Dunn and others. The under
standing when Governor OdeIl left Washington
the other day was that I would see him here in
the course Of the holidays. I don't know just
what day. but I expect it will be some time
soon. possibly before the end of the week"
do you anticipate a long session Of the leg
islature?"
mo; I know of nothing unusual or exciting
that win come. think the session viii be nor
NAL. with practically no legislation of great i'm
portance."
DO you think Frank n Baker will be con-
frTned as Railroad Commissioner" the Senator
was asked
L do" he answered emphatically. Il expect
that his name will be sent in and that he will
be confirmed"
win Colonel Dunn remain as chairman Of the
State Committee
You had better ask Colonel Dunn" was the
reply. so far as I know he will I don't know
Of anything that will cause him TO retire. I
guess he VIII stay. all right"
How about the State convention TO elect dele
gates-at-large to the National Convention? '
That will be settled soon' said Mr.. Plat. IT
believe that the convention will be held early
possibly in April I don't know the details YETI
The Senator would not say who would be the
delegates at large. The general opinion is that
Senator Platt, Senator Depew and Governor
Odeu will be three Of the delegates at large
with Senator Plat as chairman of the delega-
ton. Frank S. Black. Timothy L. Woodruff and
Colonel Dunn are all spoken of for the fourth
place. 1t is thought probable that Colonel Dunn
VIII be the fourth
Senator PIatt said that he had no doubt that
the Panama Canal treaty would be confirmed
put ne made no comment on the opposition to
the confirmation of General Wood
Senator Platt was asked about the report that
postmaster Van Colt would be removed or
would resign, as a result Of the charges against
his administration of the Postofice 'EIr Van
Cott,' said the Senator. will remain. He will
not be removed, so far I know. and do not
think he contemplates resigning."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SLEW HIN IN MOCK DUEL
Boy Thought His Cartridges We're
BJankS-Shot Chum in Brain.

Paterson. n. J., Dec. 22.-County Physician Nc
Bride has ordered inquest TO place the RESPONSE
bility for the death of Antonio Leo fifteen years
old, who was shot on Sunday night by Julian Wage
man in the cellar Of No North York-st. Leo
died in the General Hospital to-day.
Wageman was arrested to-day. He also is fifteen
years old He says he and Leo had been playing in
the cellar, but finally quarreIIed Both had revov-
ers and Leo, according TO Wageman. had knife
also Wageman declares that Leo threatened TO
stab and shoot him, but that they afterward
made up Then. he says, they agreed to fight a
mock duel Leo took the cartridges OF his re-
Volver and Wageman says he thought ne had done
the same with his weapon. They stood at a dis
lance OF eight feet and fired Leo fell TO the floor
with q bullet in his brain His companion, terror
stricken. gave alarm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
DOS PAssos CRITICIsEs JEROME.
Appellate Division Hears Argument on Ap-
peal of GEORGE E. Mills.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court Va
terday afternoon heard the argument on the appeal
OF George E. Mills from his conviction for causing
the removal OF public records from the District
Attorneys Office The has attracted a good
deal OF attention through the connection OF Mills
with DR.. Richard C. Flower. Mills was indicted for
causing the removal Of six indictments against
Flower for grand larceny in the first degree in
obtaining money under false pretences in connec-
ton with the Lone Pine Mining Company
John r. Dos Passos appeared for Mills He based
his argument almost entirely on the action OF the
District Attorney in making the arrangements for
entrappng Mills. In his brief Mr. Dos Passes crit
ieses the District Attorney for dragging into the
case letters pertaining 10 the death OF Theodore
Hagaman He declared that Mr.. Jerome had
caused his client 10 be seduced into an attempt to
commit crime lie apologized 10 the court for
making this personal attack on the District Attor-
ney. but he said he had had occasion in several
cases to criticsse the administration OF justice in
that office. and he wished 10 New-York brought
UP TO the position OF great city, where it ought
20 be.
The court reserved decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23

only safe way TO DO is 10 enforce the law he will
put on the screws and make things more dis
agreeable for the liquor dealers than they
now under General Greene
The situation last night warranted the pre-
oiction that Mr.. AIcAdoo would be appointed
oou1nissiOner John McCulIagh First Deputy.
Henry T. Haggerty, Of Brooklyn. Second Dep
E.ty. and ex-InspectOr Thomas McAVoy Third
DEPUTY. Mr.. Haggerty wants to be Bridge Com
missioner and has asked Senator McCarren to
shift James H TulIy 10 the Police Commission
enc let him have the Bridge Department Mr.
Mccarren is not certain Of getting the Bridge
CoHamissionership. ami wants Haggerty TO take
The Second Deputyshtp. The present arrange
nent leaves ex-Civl Justice Wauhope Lynn of
the slate altogether
The slate stands about as follows:
Water cornnissioner-JOHN T. OAKLEY.
Daputy Water Co-nuaissionsr-FRANK J. GOODWIN.
Dock Conmissioner-AEAURICE FEATHERSON
strset Cleaning Cornrzzionsr-PATRICK Il KEAHoN.
c. HART threee others be selected
chzrities CommissioneE--GEORGE E BEST.
1as~ath coHInissioneT-I0r h A C. ANDERSON.
a1t rooPl9 s11s F BY TqNAs h 0NLL'
zreslaent Of Civil Service Conaraission-CaARLEs H
The appointments Of Patrick Keenan,, F. ].
Lautry. Nicholas J. Hayes ana 7. C T. Grain
were announced yesterday
0n6A colonel McLlsllan was seen last night
a. his home in Washington Square he said:
There is nothing 70 announce tonight. I
think that shall have another instalment Of
RppolnIees ready for tomorrow night"
Colonel Mcclellan viii confer to-day with
Senator McCarren. John J. Delany and Senator
DoWlng over the rest Of the slate. There is q
desire all around TO have the appointments an
nOunced before Christmas.
The friends OF Charles s Hervey, supervisor
Of THE City Record" said last night that Mr.
Hervey win be glad go back 10 his old place
at the head OF the investigation division in the
Controllers Office. Il also was said that Patrick
j. Tracey. MUrphy's friend. is likely to take
Nicholas J. Hayess place IN the City Clerks
Ofice.
one Of the tips in circulation last night was
that Harry c. Hart. uncle OF Congressman Ira
T. Rider is to be appointed a Tax Commits
sioner, and that Mr. Rider viii retire from Con-
gress in favor OF Charles A. TOwne. This rumor
was denied On Saturday by Congressman Rider.
hut Mr. Harris desire TO take one OF the Tax
COmnissiOnershps may lead 70 q shift that viii
leave Mr.. Rider a. home and send ex-senator
Towne to Washington. If this deal goes
through Mr.. Rider may get q deputy commits
EiOnership.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
M8DOO STILL ON SLATE.
BUT My NOT BE NAMED.
SuIEiuan Men Objecting-WigUam
afraid of Jerome.

william McAdOo. ex-AssisEant Secretary Of the
Nery. was stiH on Colonel McClellan's slate for
Police Commissioner last night, with strong
probability that his appointment viii be an
nouneed tonight. He may not get it, however
The Sullivan men 40 not like the slate at
present made up. Last night they set afioat
the story that McAdoo was of the slate and
inst John McCullagh, former Republican Chief
Of Police would not be the first deputy. The prin-
cipsi difficulty. Il learned last night was that
the Tammsny men are afraid OF Jerome
The Murphy men are willing that Mr.. McCul-
isgh should SO in as First Deputy and have the
practical handling OF the men. Then when the
District Attorney gets after a captain and
breaks him for neglect Of duty they can say that
Il is al McCullagh's fault Another difficulty is
that Aiessrs Mcclellan and Murphy are not
quite SO sure about Mr.. McAdoo as they were at
first They are fearful that after becoming the
head Of the department and finding that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
Don't Forget That
At Wdndndker'S
You Find

The Tictorfa-The finest kid
glove in the world, for women As vel
as all other sorts Of gloves, for man,
woman and child.
New York's most popular Jervelrg
Store. Diamond and gold jewelry Of
the very highest character, always at
fair prices. And the best American and
Swiss Watches
The worlds greatest Book Store. And
the finest collection of Calendars and
Christmas Cards IN New York City.
A great Furniture Store. filed with
the handsomest pieces that the most par
ticular housekeeper could desire. With
sure and careful deliveries of all fu-ui-
ture before Christmas.
A splendid collection of carefully Sc
1ected Oriental Rngs-choice specimens,
priced in the fair commercial way.
4 Picture Store filed with beautiful
works of art, from the new Paintings
from this years Paris Salons, the finest
American Water Colors, down TO the
simplest stchings-as inexpensive, or rs
elegant a present as you desire.
An Dirt Wares Salon filed with the
choicest productions that were to be
found in Europe this Fall A splendid
place to find a thoroughly artistic gifr,
that may be simple or elaborate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
LETTER ACCUSES NAN.
He Is Prisoner-W0man Dies
from MOrphine.

A woman known as Mrs. Stella Hkert was taken
from a furnished at No. 245 West Forty
second-st., yesterday, suffering from morphine
poisoning, and died il Roosevelt Hospital without
regaining consciousness. On account of two let
tiers which found in the room. Captain Handy,
Of the West Forty-seventh-st. station, had a man
who gave his name Guy Z, Hilkert, a toolmaker,
arrested at No. 60 Prospect Place.
The letters were undated and written in lead
pencil. One read;
Well. Guy. as you have tried every way for TO
Mamie More. who you want 10. II very
kind Of you buy the morphine. for I ddn' Z
have only eight cents to my name But, Guy, you
know what is before you TO do. Take good care OF
u, for II you 90 not shall always be with you.
Ny dear mother saiG you would Kill me before you
got through with II. And how true her words are,
after doing what you have Show
spect enough 10 follow to the grave Ny
mother has my insurance policy. The book is under
my head So, good night STELLA.
On the back OF the paper written:
Mother. Guy has made me do this You would
not send money for him, I have to take the
worst OF IT.
There was also written: Guy E. Hilkert 7Se Sec
Ond Avenue, or 50 Prospect Place"
The police say that when they arrested TTilkert
ne had 4 bottle with some drug in il and a small
syringe
At No, rs West Forty-second-st. last night il
was said that Mrs. Hilkert there three weeks
ago, saying she had from Syracuse. She
salo that she understood her husband was in the
habit or calling there 10
1t said that a Miss Mamie More lived in he
house. According 10 the police the dead wOmans
name was Stella Brown. and her mother is Mrs, J.
II. Brown or Ontario, y. 7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SEAMAN PRIZE is AWARDED.

The Military Service Institution Of the United
States has awarded the Seaman Prize 1903" 800
In gold for the best essay How Best 10 Pro-
mote Rifle Practice. etc." to Captain James Postell
IerTey. corps Of Engineers. L. s. A. The subject
selected for the gold medal. 1884, is THE Experi-
snees OF Our Army Since the Outbreak OF the War
With spain; What Practical Use Has Been Made of
Them, and How May They Be Further Utilized -
Improve It's Fighting Enhciency?'' That for the
Seaman Prize 1868. IL: Military Hygiene: How
Best TO Enforce It's Study in Our MiIitary ana
Naval Schools, and 10 Promote It's INTELLIGENT F,rar
tice IN Our Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
ELssERe TO SUCCEED MASON.

Senator Nathaniel A Els5erg is 10 succeed
Alexander r. Mason rs leader OF the XXIXth
District. III Mason has wished retire for some
time as TIE Republican leader. but has been urged
- stay he positively refused reconsider his
estimation, and il has been agreed 10 elect Senator
f1lsberE James 1ereance, member OF the county
committee from The AAIAth District, has resigned
70 make place for Senator Elsberg 81 the county
committee delegation from the district. Senator
k-lsoerg mas been elected chairman the district
organization. and at the next meeting OF the
county committee his viii be presented as
the executive member from the district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
FIND BABY ON SCHUYLER ESTATE.
Frozen to Death on Grounds of General
Philip Schuyler at Irvington.

4 girl baby, about six months old. was found
dead yesterday on the country estate of General
Philip Schuyler. at Irvington-on-t Hudson and
adjoining the Ardsley Club property. Coroner Rus
sell said the child had not been dead over ten
hours when found He thought she had been laid
In the bushes when alive and had been allowed TO
freeze to death 1t is feared the mother OF the girl
may have committed suicide after deserving her
child. General Schuylers employees say they never
the baby before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
HERMIT GOVERNORS HOUSE BURNS.

IRT TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRInUNH-l
Cumberland. Nd, Dec s2-The home OF the late
Governor Frank Thomas. who was a noted Mary
land jurist situated on a high knoll IN a clearing IN
S.arEett County Nd. near Bloomington. was de-
hkIoSed by tire last night The house was occupied
~ John Wlland. Governor Thomas had family
tfehhies, and he sought hermlts life In the noun
S St, Iastness. one day. while standing ON the
5fat.stfiofe and Ohio tracks ia the Favlae within
49, l.slt ~ nus mouse. ne Was run down By train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23

Senator n A Hanna. who has been confined to
his room IN the WaIoorf-kstoria for several DAVIS
hy bac cold. was much improved yesterday. He
Wa able . come own stairs but did nor leave
the hotel lie hopes 10 be able 10 go 10 Wasb-
ingron to-day he may see Senator Plat before
leaving this city. but this uncertain T-hs So
Hto- would not talk politics last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SHOWS COTTON soLL wgEwL.s woak

prepared special exhibit illustrating the worry -,
fhe cotton boil weeviL showing the healthy cotton
boil the wseVi az work. and the way IN which .h.
neevi prevents the formation OF cotton nbres wiz
= the boil The geographical area OF distribution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
PosTMAsTERs APPoINTEp.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The following fourth class
postmasters were appointed to-day: New-Jersey.
Cold Spring. Henry J. Flslschhauer Port Eliza
beth. Caroline IL WiI!sttA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
GET ELECTRIC SHOCKS AT FIRE

Trenton. Dec 2 (sDeciaD.-Three nremen received
severe electric shocks at FIRE tonight They
working from a plug when il became charged
with electricity. A fireman hit tie apparatus IN
such way 10 complete the circuit. He fell
down, and two comrades rushed 10 his assistance
only 10 receive similar shocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
CIRCUIT RESIGNS AS JUDGE ADVOCATE

Controller Grout has resigned the office OF Judge
advocate on the STAFF OF General James McLeer
Commanding the Second BRIGADE. n. G. y. Y On
his retirement from the Guard he will receive a
fifteen years service medal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
Handsome
DRESSES
In T1CO Remarkable
Pnce-GroupS TOdGg

They include quite elegant
Suits, in smartest winter styles, to wear
with furs, and a golf vest under the
coat Charming as they were at their
full prices, they are sharply reduced to-
day. For instance, there are Dresses Of
velveteen, broadcloth and other ma
terials, that were marked at 500 to $50.
Today they are $50.
Another group, Of same materials,
sold formerly at $3.50 TO 500. To
day at $50. They should go today
in a jify.
Second floor. Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
E N@maA 17.
Santa Claus Is
Coming on
the Jump

Just today and tomorrow TO
have everything ready for Christ
mas. And Santa Claus has the
biggest job of work ahead of
him this year, that he ever knew,
in distributing the Christmas
gifts, Judging by the enormous
selling we've been doing this
month.
But there is no shortage of stocks.
This is an an-year-round store, IA all
the lines that many stores sell only at
Christmas time; and 50 stocks are kept
fuller than anywhere else, right up 10
the last minute of Christmas Eve.
You need not pick from odd lots and
lcft-overs, today and tomorrow, at
WANAMAKER's. And vet, the store s
full of the very best sorts of bargains, as
the news of this page tells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
WOmen'S
RAINCOATS

At a OTlTT1ng L9IrIe FT5ce TO-DAY
About seventy-fve new Coats.
in handsome styles, made of most at
tractive rsin-proofed fabrics; made by
the maker of our best raincoats. The
regular prices were S12 to $3.50. To
day all are at one price 81 so each.
Think of it, A splendid gift at quite IN
significant cost
Second floor. Broadway.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-12
Fell On a pitclifork

Samuel Kelley. who lives near Ayilla
died this morning from injuries received
last Friday.
Mr. Kelly was working with his
brothrr-in-law, VIM. Baker, 2l2 mil, s
west u Avilla last Friday and WAS on top
OF stack of hay. When he got ready
to come down he dropped the pitch fork
down, then slid after it.
The fork stuck in the ground with The
handle straight up, when Sum came
down he struck this upright handle and
it penetrated the lower bowel. His in
iurics were terribly painful, as the in
trrnal membranes were torn and lacera
ted. He fingered in great agony till
this morning, when death came to his
relief. Press
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-12
THE TANK EXPLODED.
Roy Deip and Family Badly sealded
With Steam.

The following from a Winnemucca,
Nevada, paper tells Of bad accident
which befell Roy Dep and family at
that place last week. Mr.. Delp is the
son Of Il I Delp who lives northwest
Of town and is well known here.
At IL O'Clock this morning the loud
dc,onation Of an explosion OF some sort
vas heard on Third street Neighbors
iiockcd to the scene and found the
accident had taken place in the home of
Roy a. Delp.
Mr.. Delp and family returned to
Winnemucca this morning after several
days absence and ON entering the house
kindled roaring fire in the kitchen
stove. The reservoir tank and one Of
the pipes were frozen 40 that the
accumulated steam tore the pipes and
stove into fragments.
Mr.. aud Mrs, Delph and one little
child were all seriously burned and
scalded DIR. Samuels treated their to-
juries.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-12
From a Chicago Parer.

The Chicago Record Herald speaks of
Fred Potoej, tue form jasper boy who
graduated from the Guitel States naval
academy last week as follows:
Midshipnan Fred II Poteet Of the
seventh Nj sJuri was born at Matoon,
H., appointed by james Cooney ana
wUn has appointment against 81 com
peutors. lac is il football, baseball aud
cnuis player, and vas captain Of the
naval acaoemy's second team Of foot-
bail.
Mid,hipmal Poteet stood well in
efficiency, winch means doing all practi-
c.. exercises IN an excellent manner.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-12
Horse Killed.

\ horse belonging to Samuel NJ
Worst. oI Preston, fell in stall at
George t,GwiG-'s !mu at Lyon and
Fourth sire, Is sonnet me Tuesday night
aud was tOuud yesterday morning with
a broken leg. Dr. Housrr was called
and advised that the animal be killed.
Marshal Stafford was called aud with
one snot put the horse OFT Of misery
MIR. Worst Lrchased The LLrse only Il
month ago, paying SO for Carthage
Democrat