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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
DIDN'T GET 1T UNDER TAMMANY
New Schedule Giving Firemen Day OF Ex-
tended 10 Ten More Battahons.

The new ZINE schedule Of the Fire Department
which allows TO the members OF the uniior neo
60. or M OF ii, every five. was put IN opera
tior AZ a n Yesterday in the Sixth. Seventh,
Eighth. Ninth and Tenth battalons in Manhattan
and the Tu-entv-slxth. Tweuty-seventh. Twenty
eighth Tventv-niuth ard Thirteth eattalions IN
Brooklyn. II has been In successful operation fo-
o,.ar two months in five bat-aIiOns IN Manhattan
and i've battalions In Brooklyn. The twenty-fOur
battaIions in which it is in operation comprise
% per cent Of the uniformed force. Commissioner
Sturgfs said the new schedule would be put in
operation In the remaining battalious as soon as
the eligible list Of fremen received from the
civil Service Commission The day IN five.
amounting In the year 20 seventy days and four
teen for vacation IN summer. makes eiShty-f0ur
DAYS entirely free nom duty. nearly three
months The schedule Is exceedingly popular
with the men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

ana tnat the contractor had ro,. .,r.,v. ,,o,es
In another street-North seven.bs,. --boro .ha
thousand cubic yards Of e removal OF about two
willing TO swear that not more ,ba ,b ha.
aid not exceed a d tne amount OF rock taken out
JOB o. work IN sixth-st grading the estimate
eoSo was s,' ana the final cost sos go under the
chaTges against . Tooe after learning OF the mis-
hut has since obtained stay from The courts whicb
~, snnHal The s4aH until the case be argued
which permits Mayor Ffske to remove O'Tooia =;
Fske has held the power 10 rdne 60 year ca,
even IN the face OF the decision OF Justice Garrett
HOW THE CITY WAS DEcp.oEn
The moral tone OF the Democratic administration
in Mount Vernon is shown by his annointnoent 70
the Police Board OF two commissioners who vvera
at the time on the bonds Of the keepers Of a no.
toriously disreputable house which was raided by
of this raid two young girls with respectable par
ents In honkerS were taken out OF the place. The
courts that the most hideous forms Of debauchery
took place IN me house and that it frequently
The moral ser Sc Of the people Of Mount Vernon
Mayors appointments in his Police Department:
were announced and storm OF indigna ton swept
the city. Smarting under the indignitv and dis
honor done the CITY. the Westminster Wornan's
consider his action The No pJ 5id not rarly
To the letter OF these women. Joseph S. Wood. a
leading Democrat and president OF the Board Of
Education. also came out N a public letter, in
which ne denounced the action Of the Mayor. MIR.
Wood closed ms letter with this sentence Even
in her DAYS Of deepest degradation New-York has
never sunk SO low this
These few Of the things that have been left
as a legacy 10 the Democratic candidate for Mavor
Or Brush has pledged himself to remedy the evil
conditions that exist and to do all in his power to
place the city on a firm financial basis. His motto
is Loyalty to Mount Vernon and he has been
lighting for better government here for years
He is pledged, above all things to clean out the
city Hail soon possible after he takes Office
His opponent he says. cannot serve two mas steers
the Democratic machine and the citizens-at the
same time
Notwithstanding the great handicap against him.
MI. Van TaSseh Is making q stir canvass. He
said TO a Tribune reporter yesterday: 81 the
nominee OF the Democratic party for Mayor Of
Mount vernon propose to stand my record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
HAS BEAUTIFIED KATONAH
Village improvement Society Teen
ty-fTe Years Old.

The katonah Village Improvement Society viii
celebrate its quarter centennial next Wednesday
evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Katonah. Extensive arrangements have been made
for the programme OF the evening. and II will be
occasion Of congratulation both 20 the society
and the village on the excellent work done oy the
society since its founding. in ISIS
The anniversary address is to be delivered BY the
Rev. DIT John Huse Eastman, formerly OF katOnah
now of POttsvine, Penn. VINO for thirteen
years secretary Of the society. Former members
and friends Of the society including some who have
been its list Of lecturers viii be invited 70 make
brief remarks also and Joseph Barrett. the prest-
dent OF the society will give short introductory
address The Rev Osnon T. Hoyt will offer
prayer. Another feature OF the evening will be an
original poem. entitled The Diverted Village" By
Mrs. Alfred +. Avery. This is expected 10 be a
humorous reflection with apologies TO Goldsmith.
on the troubles the corporation has endured at the
hands OF the New-York City Water Commission
Miss Frances Close will play several violin solos,
and an organ prelude will be PLAYED by James A
Eoyt- The programme will close with the singing
Of Aud Lang Syne'' by the audience The COM
rnittee OF arrangements consists Of Albert Hoyt
the Rev. Osrnon P Hoyt, Mrs. ". H Robertson,
Mrs. A. F. Avery. Mrs T. ". Gorham and Mrs Z
This society was organized BY Henry z. Pelev.
who became the first president. Its OBJECT vas
fngs OF the village and the promotion OF culture
among the people. Mr.. Pellew IN this work had
the benefit OF the acquaintance and advice OF b o.
Northrup and the Rev. y H Egleston. who are
spoken OF the pioneers OF rural improvement N
thfs country. He had made careful study OF the
Duri1g the first year OF the activity OF the So
along the streets. sidewalks were reiaid street
lamps provided and the general sanitary condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

to accomplish this reduction a general rise in as
sessed valuations WAS ordered and where. in 1850.
taxes were collected only s3s 100000 Of valuation
taxes were collected on over $500 oo of vasuation
significant fact that in 1902 the sum Of $3.50 81 IS
e5t While in "a Ia. 5 n e mo to run The g9ye
a higher rate. While TO the nOn-taxpayers il ap-
who paid the taxes his increased bill showed him
Lne ,rlGR AT once 1t has been DEMONSTRATED that
year TO run the city than it did unde- Republican
great excess Of NOM seG tnaL even win thls
the city departments will short on their appro-
them. One alderman. a member OF the Street
Llgnting commission IS authority for the state
aDoIs ~ ~ or 5aat his appropriation will be ex
the most damaging evidence - ey+rsv-s ~
cause there $1,000 more collected this year for
i IN 1sa than there was under Republican rule
The personal appointments of Mayor Walsh. on
assuming office were all made on the basis Of re-
wards for political services rendered. Every ap-
not for his fitness for the Office but as political
power who was Of service in building UP al
ceIver' not even known as a taxpayer. was an OBJ
knev anything about real estate valuations. and
ne only in a limited way one of the most valuable
as quickly as his term expired. and the charge.
openly made. that he was removed because he ia
MED. Instances OF where competent men were
many in Yonkers
THE -GARDELLA APPOINTMENT
Considerable comment has been caused Of late
BY the publication of a story that Andrew GardeIla
recently appointed the Fire Department. was
the personal choice of the Mayor. Gardella, &C
cording to the police and county court records was
arrested and indicted. pleaded guilty. and was fined
for keeping a gambling house in Yonkers. 1t IS
put forward that Walsh will place and protect any
one powerful enough TO exert any influence in HIS
behalf The influence behind Gardella is recognized
in the person OF Joseph Canepi. the official city
scavenger and the reputed leader OF certain ele-
ment among some OF the foreign voters. The ex-
tent to which the Mayor will go in protecting his
friends was illustrated In practical way at g re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
STEPMOTHER LOSES BOY.
Son of DIR. Bates, Who Disa ppeared,
Taken on Habeas Corpus Writ.

Newport r. L, Oct 1s.-Charies Ha1sey Bates,
the fourtesn-year-old son OF Dr. William Bates.
OF New-TOrk. was taken from his stepmoth-
or. Mrs Aida Bates. late last night. on a habeas
corpus writ issued from the Supreme Court IN
Providence. the suit being brought BY c. Peter
son, Of New-York relative Of DR. Bates. The
writ alleges that Mrs Bates and his mother.
Mrs. Seaman. have the boy Imprisoned and -
strained" The wit is returnabIe in Providea =
next Wednesday.
The writ was served by a deputy sheriff and
although Mrs Bates contended against giving
up the boy he was taken by the court official.
and IS now In his custody at the Newport Coun-
" JAN Mrs. Bates viii secure counsel t0-nlOr-
row. and says she will fight the case. having
epprehersions that the boy will fall into poor
hands
DR. Bates who was an eve specialist IN New
York. disappeared from hrs Office about two
years ago. and for some time was not heard
from Finally 10 was said that he had been
seen in London. and Mrs. Bates and the boy
went abroad in search OF him While on the
other side Mrs Bates saw the doctor once. buzz
lost trace or him, and since then he has not
been heard from Mrs Bates said she had 20
apply for aid while in London in order TO return
home.
Since the disappearance OF the doctor Mrs
Bates and the boy have been living in Newport
with Mrs Seaman. Mrs. Bates's mother. who
Paran Stevens villa Both women say they have
done everything possible for the boy. and that
ne would have been sent TO Harvard College IN
1904 They say they will make another effort
70 find DR.. Bates. intimating that they have I.
clew as 70 his whereabouts.
Mrs Bates. who is Frustrated over taking tho
boy from her. has been admitted 20 the practice
OF medicine in Rhode Island. and has supported
the child by her own labors since the doctor left
them She Is greatly attached 70 the boy. and
they are always seen together. When the vri-
was served last night. he at first refused %
with the court officer but told thar II he
did not do voluntarily force would be used
Mrs. Bates intends TO contest the case 20 the
extent OF her limited means. and feels that when
the court hears her story the boy win be
turned to her.
DR.. Batess first wife Gsed when the boy vas
about two years old
The habeas corpus papers which were served
to-day were secured bye Peterson. Of New
York a brOther-in-law Of the boys mother. and
his grandmother, whose name Is Ketcherly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

OF the village improved Streets were also relaic
and the next year old pond. which had Tor q
long time been a public nuisance was drained
IN the fall Of 1850 the public library ana reacins
room was established. with a nucleus OF 80 oooh1
II now contains 5000 volumes. and has become one
Of the principal features Of the societys work
Anotbar successful branch OF the work was the
maintenance Of courses Of lectures. concerts ano
entertainments. which are OF high order ana
have beer well attended
In the original association dissolved ana Wes
trcOrnOrated in its present form Since that time
its work has been constantly widening In its scope
In 1897 the removal OF the village BY the water
Commission DESTROYED much Of the previous Work
Of the society However II went at its laoors with
renewed vigOr on the new site and the resUIl Is
one OF the prettest villages In New-York state 10
day - -,,,- -,
The present officers are Henry z PeHew, non
orary Secretary; Joseph Barrett PRESIDENT StnoeI
r I4ovr Clarence Whitman. William Jaw, ) ran
els CHAPMAN and the Rev OsrnOn ? HOyt, wee
presidents. Mrs. " II. Robertson, treasurer u.s.
TN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
THREE HOT MAYORALTY NIGHTS
Ne" -ho'H hLLE; MOUNT VERNON And yOvtrps
KEENLT INTERESTED
Clrk Banks and Dalo" Brush Fisc and 4ndrn and -,
RepectCc Candidates

of NwRoc rtuor NJ
publican Nha'S " BANKS Democrat and exMao
becoming exceptionally Clarke
umeut n his favor. 'a"oh Is i
An important the Mount Vernon
Brush huO ana stephen Van lasse Democrat is the
undTE Edwin W Fiskc Democrat present incumbent wy
f AndTs. Republican who s running for
Michael J. has "e
ability and personal popularity Many charges of ezta and ,
the administration. anu '"e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
NINE. JANAUSCHEK PARALYZED.
The Famous Actress Staying at Her Physi-
clans Home In Saratoga.
rBv TELEGRAPH TO THE TErBrNE.l

ssratoga y Y. oct. B--Mme- Franzlska X
Ja-auschek. the venerable and famous actress
-,,sa souvenirs and theatrical costumes Will be
- ~ Nau-York city the present week 10 pro-
5 means TO meet her necessities. IS stil In sara
topa. While her left side is paralyzed and her
sneecb Is affected her general health appears 70 De
az good as IL was a year ago
For two years and up TO three weeks ago sue
lived at The Ashton. on Franklin-sl-. Tue Hli.'-'-
- bo1ds a Judgment OF 500 against the
.ass for the board OF herself and maid Nine
Tsnauschek is now at the Lake-ave- home OF III
7 E Kelley. her physician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
eeookLvN WOMAN MARRIED IN YORK
lay TELEGRAPH u THE TElEtNE.

TELEGRAPH THE IElEi MI
1--L Penn oct Is-NIrs. Virginia McDousaiI
che divorced wife Of DIT Kenneth McDousaH'
dentist OF Brooklyn. married In -. |onh
t-nisconat Church last evening % Gus barney
Morse IT. Of this city. Mr.. and Nrs. Morse leit
nc on a wedding tour which will include Bait
- U-sshfugtou ard other Southern cities Or
MsDcucaU recently sued in the courts OF York
11onntv for the custody OF his eight-yeaT-olu son
~ decision was in the mothers favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

The golden jubilee OF St Teresa's Church. az
Tarrytowu- which Washington irving helped
found was begun yesterday with special services.
and will be continued for three days Archbishop
Farley had charge OF the services. and he
sisted by Father Lavelle and me Rev Edward Nc
kenna, Of ST RaymOnd'S Church
St. Teresa's Church was one OF the first CathOlio
parishes founded in that region. and Washington
irving contributed 800 toward the purchase OF
lot on which the church IS built
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
TELEGRAPH WIRES TAPPED.
Three Men Make 500 by Placing Money
on Fake" Horse.

Fonda y Y. oct. 1s-The wires Of the Western
7-,ior Telegraph Company over which the race
track reports are sent were tapped ie" nllies
- - Fonda near SirmonsvilIe. yesterday.
-ro,abIv by an expert familiar with the line Two
small wires were attached TO the main Inc and
~ down the side OF pole and through tall grass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

Il is no more fair 10 hold me responsible for the
shortcomings 90 others than 1t would be to blame
DR. Brush for the postOffiCe scandals which have
occurred under his party. I realize the responsi-
bility connected with the Office Of Mayor and II l
elected l shall do all in my ability TO serve
the people of Mount Vernon. This nomination came
unsolicited. and have made no promises to
any man or OF men. II elected I Will be in a
position conduct the affairs Of the city honestly
and fearlessy. and this is the best that any one
do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
HOtNTVERNON Scandals
Republican Nominee for Manor
Leader an Exposing Misrule

keen interest is being taken in the re-
suit 81 the municipal contest in Mount va--o n
EDWARD r Brush. the Republican nominee for
Mayor declared a few nights ago that the camnaiSn
n that city was only continuation OF q fight -o-
he'ter government which he began two years ago
"hen ne ran against Mayor Edwin ". Fiske and
was defeated by sixteen votes-or rather. counted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
A YONKERS CANDIDATE.

George y Risby. Republican nominee for the As
sembly in Yonkers. is a native Of New-Jersey. but
from early age has lived in Yonkers. where hs
has been active and successful IN municipal politics.
He elected justice Of the peace in 1895 and in
1901 chosen alderman OF the First Ward os
YQnkers- MI Rigby Is a lawyer. choosing that pro-
fessiOn after studying mechanical engineering IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
SCHOOLS CLOSED AS a PROBATION.

Kingston. y. Y. oct 1S-The schools IN the vii
lage Of Saugerties have been closed on account
OF one mild case 81 dphtheria among the teachers.
Nearly all OF the village teachers board tn the
house in which the case was found. and the health
officers have quarantlned ali precautOn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

10 a deserted shed where an operator was at the
key. , - --t,,.,., q.
Two men were stationed in the turr exchahss "a
GIoversvfIIe and placed money on q * Hor =
put in the race BY the operator ana oLLelSU d q
10 TO ! shot The men 500 and escaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
HELD.

,ent adduced by his opponents as reason FOR
re defeat The outlook, however. IS regarded Oy
Renublican campaigners as bright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
CHURCH OBSERVES GOLDEN JUBILEE.

Cornell University He belongs to many fraternsl
organizations in TOnkers
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
DISCOVER BIG
ClNNABAR LEDGE.
Horses Salivated That Grazed
In Its Vicinity

A. II. Willis aud w. q. Lummis,
Of Baker City, reached Sumptel
Saturday afternoon, from at long
trip down into Harney county, hav.
ing driven over from Whitney in the
snow storm prevailing at that time.
They went 100 miles south of
Prairie City to examine a mineral
deposit that they discovered last sea.
son and could not at that time ex
ploit to their satisfaction. Regard.
ing this find they refused to talk for
publication, further than to admit
that they located number Of claims.
Mr.. Willis while here, however,
confided to friend that he found a
great cinnabar ledge, twenty five feet
wide. He stated that IL was so rich
in mercury that their horses, which
grazed In that vicinity, had become
salivated; that their teeth we're 10
loose they couldn't eat and they
themselves had to camp 200 yards
away In order to escape the same
aiiiictiOn.
Now, II any tiresome skeptic
doesn't believe this story, lot him
make his complaint to Mr.. Willis di-
rect aud not bother The Miner with
unimportant protest.
The gentlemen report that they
saw several Of Major Bonta's survey
ing corps In the field, running the
line for his electric road. They are
experiencing some difficulty, however,
In getting mon To do the rough work.
Every ono In the John Day country
are elated over tho prospect Of get
ting this road and believe that II will
remove tho great handicap, lack Of
transportation, from that isolated
empire.
Like every ono else who has visited
that section, they are enthusiastic
over the resources Of that region,
mineral and agricultural.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
NEARING VEIN
AT VALLEY QUEEN.
Formation Indicates That the
Ledge Will Shortly Be
Neo~A'e"' - .

Tom G. Gray and Charles Warren,
operating the Valley Queen in the
Cable Cove district, were in from
the property this week. In the
crosscut being driven for the main
ledge they report that the formation
indicates that the vein Is being ap-
preached. The rock Is becoming softer
and 1t is thought 1t will not be many
days before the ledge Is encountered.
The crosscut is now in 235 feet.
In driving this distance four rich
stringers or ore shoots were cut. The
last one was drifted on distance of
thirty or forty feet showing values
ranging from S14 to $50. The
average of the shoot is placed at s26.
There is proven shoot beynod the
present workings, $50 feet long
which carries surface values from
s38 to s141.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
NEW ASSAYING AND
ENGINEERING FIRM.
McEwen & McEwen Acquire
Browne & Smith Laboratory
on Center Street.

A. l.. McEwen, we'll known in the
city AZ an experienced mining en-
gineer and his cousin, X. o. McEwen,
lately graduated from the Houghtun
School Of Mines, Michigan, have
acquired the assaying plant Of Browne
4 Smith, on Center Street, and will
In the future conduct the business
under the firm name of McEwen Il
McEwen.
A. l.. McEwen, who Is we'll known
throughout the district is graduate
Of the Royal School Of Mines, Lon
don, England, with the degree of f.
NJ. X. o. McEwen, who lately
arrived In the city Is recent
graduate Of the Houghton School Of
Mines with the same degree, and also
u Bachelor of Science Of the Toronto
University. Both gentlemen are
thoroughly conversant with all lines
pertaining to their profession.
A. Il. Browne, Of the retiring firm
has reserved the right to continue his
work as mining engineer and metal
lurgist In the laboratory.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
THE SUMPTGR MINER

order here, Rev. Bell spoke generally
on "Fraternalism, :" with special
reference to the Samaritanic idea
contained In the Scripture lesson.
He said that the existence Of
frsternal orders argued some early
mistake in human society which such
institutions are today rectifying; I;
that their work in no way conflicts
with the church but that they are q
strong auxiliary to II. He referred
to fraternalism as a sort of social
dynamic, counteracting the influences
Of evil and giving direction to the
betterment Of conditions.
II was strong adress and we'll
received. Rev. Bell is himself
member Of the order and thoroughly
in touch with the work. A large
crowd attended the exercises.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
Pleased With Sumpter.

Rev. j. W. Otterman, Of Layton,
Penn, filled the pulpit at the
Met hodist church last Suday evening.
Otterman il here looking after mining
interest, and is we'll pleased with the
outlook Of the district. He visited
the different mining sections Of
Colorado enroute and thinks Sumpter
Is the best he has seen.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
G. A. X. Memorial Services.

Union q. a. X. memorial services
will be held at the Ellis Opera house
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev.
". II. Hoppe, ID. d., will deliver the
address. The choirs from the
different churches will furnish the
music for the occasion. All are
invited to attend.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
New Book.keeper.

Duke Bates, Of Chicago, expert
accountant, has been appointed to
fill the vacancy made by the resig-
nation of A. A. Scout from the corps
of assistants in the Kilen, Warner,
Ste wart company's Office. Mr.. and
Mrs. Scout will return to Nebraska.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
EAGLES MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Rev. Bell Delivered Strong Address to
Oedse
Order.

The Fraternal Order Of Eagles held
memorial services ut tho Ellis Opera
house Sunday afternoon. Rev. j. X.
n. Bell, Of the First Presbyterian
church Of Baker City, delivering the
main address. Mayor McCulloch
presided. The Methodist choir,
with Rev. DIR. Hoppe IA pianist,
furnished music for the occasion.
Rev. Wilder of the Methodist church
opened the services with prayer, and
read as II Scripture lesson the parable
Of the good Samaritan. Introducing
the speaker, Mayor McColloch stated
briefly the history Of the order and
its essential features as fraternal
body.
As there had been no deaths In the
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-20
Trip to North Pole.

+. r. Mellis, the we'll known Baker
City mining man was here this week
and made trip to the North Pole.