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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
FORGER'S MANY CRIMES.
arrested No10 for Arson-His
Dupes IN NezC-BrunszCick.
fBr rELEGEAPH TO TIE rEIBJxx.I

New-Brunswick N. j.. Dec A.-Ths arrest of
Charles P. Hall. charged with committing arson In
Duchess County. y. z. al Smith AcNelfs
Hotel New-York last evening. Is OF particular in
terest here. Hall was particularly active last sum
mer. 1t said to-day. in interesting local people
in various schemes for making large profits Ills
plans failed but II Is declared that he has
successfully duped a number Of New Brunswick
people by giving out forged notes for various
amounts on a Philadelphia concern Many Of these
have been discounted, but are not yet due. and no
public suspicion Of Halls dealings IN this city was
aroused until his arrest In New-Yorx- Disclosures
are expected.
Hail. it is declared. bought Sew-Hamburg prop
erty last year, known the Van Allen place. and
insured Tor $1,000 Soon IL destroyed by ire.
and I.al disappeared. and subsequently, was in
dicted for arson
Hall is sixty-two years old and has spent forty
years In prison In 1868 he sentenced for burg
larry In 1876 he received fifteen years at Sing Sing
for forgery. He escaped in about year went 10
England and raised Bank of England notes. After
four years he was rels ased having shown the bank
how he had raised the notes and how 10 prevent
anybody else from doing il successfully.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
WOMAN ASKS S5,OOOAYEAR
Nrs. n. L. j. Smith Makes Charges
Husband Makes Denial.

In urging an application for 500 a year annony
and reasonable counsel fees. A. H. HGmmel. coun-
sci for Mrs. Florence Thayer Smith. charged that
Arthur L. J. Smith. well known Brooklyn real
cruelty. Mrs Smith seeks limited divorce from
her wealthy husband.
While these two people. man and wife. are nv-
ing under one roos. surrounded by every luxury
declared Mr.. Hummel. they do not speak to saca
other His is the refinement OF cruelty. to say tina
least
According to the complaint and afadavfts
mitted by Mrs Smith. she was married Arthur
L. j. Smith IN Washington ten years ago. Tires
years after the marriage the couple moved
Brooklyn Subsequently tAey moved TO No. 10
Prospect Park West. Brooklyn. where they ara
stiH living.
Three years ago. according TO M HumrsIs
statements 20 the court Mr.. Smith developed n
great jealousy OF his wife. He declared that after
that time Mrs. Smiths life in general was one
series % abuses and revilings- The wife also
charges that her husband drank to excess. and
when under the influence OF liquor abused her
shamefu11y-
Mr.. HummeI told the court that recently thu huz-
band bad cut his vile or from all credit IN the
stores and had otherwise currailed her money
Mr. Smith was represented in court by Lewis L
Delaheld. who said that his client had entered
vigorous denial to ali the charges made by Mrs
Smith. Mr.. DeIaaeld declared that the husband
had reason 20 watch his wife. but 70 the
charges Of cruelty and viIhcation. Mr.. DeIaasld
made strong denial He said that Mrs smith
was living in excellent style. and made no denial
OF the assertion BY Mrs. Smith that the smith
household was conducted at expense OF about
$4,000 a year. Mrs Smith asserts that her hus-
$4,000.
Mr.. Delafeld said that until week or 50 ago
Mr.. smith had made his wife an allowance OF 400
year FOR dresses and pin money In answer to
his Wffe's charges that he Inundated her. M
Smith enters a denial
AS the charges that Mr.. Smith II a hard
drinker'' said Mr.. DeIaield 7 have here and Will
submit to the court af1davits OF John A. Mccall
OF the New-York Life Colonel Thompson and rhs
family physician OF the Smiths They all declared
that the charge is unfoUnded- We win also show
why Mr.. Smith had cause be Jealous. We VIII
show that Mrs Smith coming and 60
ing from the Hotel Savoy certain occasions. NJ.
Smith wished 20 avoid scandal, and rherefcrs
Trained from taking action against his wife We
will show that servant IN the Smith house acted
gO-betWeeu for Mrs Smith and a certain
man"
Justice Fitzgerald reserved decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
SERGEANT MUST SUPPORT CHILDREN
Appellate Division Reverses an Order Of
Justice Clarke-Counsel Fee for Wife.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
yesterday reversed an order OF Justice Clarke, at
Special Term, in suit for q judicial separation
brought by Mary L Vaughn against John ".
Vaughn. The plaintiff sought relief on the ground
OF cruel and inhuman treatment. alleging that It
was unsafe for her to continue living with her bus
band. The SPECIAL Term denied a motion for ali
money and counsel fees pending the trial The
plaintiff declared that she had means for main
tanning herself or her children. but the motion
denied the ground that a clear emitting her
to relief had not been made out.
Justice Patterson writes the opinion o. the court
He says in part:
The defendant is sergeant OF police in receipt
of an annual income OF S2000. II is his duty TO
support his children. and think allowance OF
SO week should have been made 10 the plaintiff
for that purpose"
The court also allows a counsel fee of $50 All
the justices concur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
HIGHWAYMEN NEAR ANSoNIA-
Two Men Are Robbed, and Third Escapes,
His Horse DaShing Ahead

AnsonIa. Conn. Dec. Alarmed highwaynsn havs
made three holdups in this neighborhood within
the last twenty-fOUT hours IN the first two the
robbers demanded money and got II Tonight
their third attempt failed Through the speed %
his horse, Joseph Keefe. aged seventeen. escaped
Keese was driving 10 his home IN this city from
Seymour At d lonely spot IN the road two men
armed with revolvers jumped from the bushes.
seized the horses bride ordered Ksefe 70 give
them his money The horse pulled away nom thu
man at his head and keeie was soon Gar from the
high Wayrnen. He informed the AUTHORITIES and In
a short time armed with all sorts Of weapons
and carving lanterns searched the woods ard
lonely parts OF the road Their search was IN
successful
A T. Rftchie. aged eighteen years. was robbed
Of his watch and money last nis1t at Pine Rock
Park. In broad daylight to-day Sherwood Sterling.
a New-Haven business man. was hailed and COM
Deled to give I'D a sum OF money. AFTER which he
was permitted 10 drive The police have
Gle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25

ano presents of all descriptions in handbags
is the opinion of local officers that the has vere
quickly picked up by the gang Of thieves that
operateo there before assistance arrived
1o-nsht the wreck is pretty well cleared
away: and little is left at Laurel Run to remind
one that the worst wreck in the history OF the
paIulHOts ana Ohio occurred there twenty-four
SlenWood have worked necessarily since tho
disaster TO clear the tracks and open trafic
S Sii vas COihpietey tied up by the wreck.
All Baltimore and Ohio trains TO this CITY from
Fr1lttsourg have come in over the Lake Erie and
western On account OF both tracks being so
badly torn up and the ballast nIougbad oar, Gov
more than hundred yards IL was nor until late
to-day that the first train passed over the scene
OF the wreck - N0 9-S14S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
FREDERICK GERKEN IS ARRESTED
Magistrate Fines Hin and Reprimands Him
for Threatening Policeman.

Frederick Gerken. owner OF the Irving National
Bank Building at West Broadway and Chambers
ST.. was arrested yesterday outside the bank build
ing. and arraigned in the Tonbs police court
charge Of dtsorderIy conduct.
The policeman who made the arrest told Msgts-
trate Onmen that he had learned that there had
been a tight between Mr.. Gerken and q man with
a wheelbarrow. Mr.. Gerken. the policeman de-
clared. had threatened TO nave him "oroke
Gerken told the magistrate that he only told
the policeman he would he II ne arrested
him. and said that he had been struck BY the man
with the Wheel6arrOw and had only defended him
self. Men with wheelbarrows had broken the glass
in the sidewalk several times. he said
1T is always the case wlIh men Of means. said
the ma gistrate 10 Gerken. when they are ar
rested. 10 tell the policeman they will have him
broke l am going TO fine you So You viii prob
bly, make a bee line for Police Headquarters 70
make a complaint against this policeman, but II
he gets into any trouble I win back him up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
BOSTON WANTS RELEASE BONDS
Merchants Fear AbrogatiOn of the Privileges
viii Divert Imports.

Boston Dec. 24.-At special meeting Of sns
Board OF Directors OF the Boston Chamber os Com
merce this afternoon a committee was appointed TO
20 Washington to demonstrate against the recsns
order OF the Treasury Department disseminating tbs
use in Boston OF the sO-Caled release bond. under
which goods that are Withheld for sample and ap-
praisement have been released as soon as thu sx-
animation by the appraiser has been completed.
The abrOgatOn Of the privilege which the ''releass
bond affords declared by the directors at tho
meeting 20 be a serious hardship and II was held
that there is cause for apprehension that soma
classes OF goods imported viii be diverted rom
Boston 10 New-Yc-k TO secure the more prOmpe
del
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
A SCHOOL TEACHERS UNION.

Moncton, N B. Dec. 24-The school teachers OF
Brunswick have formed a union and have
agreed OF a minimum scale of salaries The unions
objects are:
acter and efficiency, lengthen the period of serv-
Ice and 10 increase the salaries OF teachers also
TO render the profession more attractive and per-
manent, secure laws beneficial TO the profession,
schools.
The executive committee adopted a minimum sal
airy schedule but It does indicate the salary or
teachers as IN addition to the pay from school
districts government largely adds to the teach
ers' incomes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
HER SWEETHEART DEAD.
Killed While Coming to the Cedic's
Pier for His Bride.

Tirtsb.,rg Dec 24-While his way 10 New
yorl, On the Duuuesne Limited TO claim his sweet
heart who was coming from England and was 10
land tomorrow. Ambrose Good, twenty-three years
old Of No SOC SoIes-st- McKeesport, met his death
n the wreck last night In Soes-st is a small
homo furnished throughout where the marriage
MA. 70 have been solemnfzed. The house had just
been fitted up for the couple
Last night Good left the home OF his brother. T.
r Good Of McKeesport for New-York Miss
Lillian Bennett twenty-three years old, OF Stafford
shire Eng left her home a week ago The
Cedric from Liverpool. The ship Will be due in
New-York tomorrow morning and Good expected
10 meet be- They had known each other for years
in FslEland No word has yet been sent TO New
York 70 MORN the young woman, who will land
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
SUIT OVER CLEVELAND GEM" ENDED.
Justice Davis Directs Judgment for Actors
Fund of America.

The suit brought by John P Rogers. the the
atricaI manager known as Yours Merry." to COM
pei the Actors Fund of America to account for
the sale Of diamond belonging to him known as
the Cleveland Gem" which was sold at the fair
held by the Actors Fund Committee in 1892. was
dismissed yesterday by Justice Davis in the Su-
preme Court. who directed Judgment for the de-
PENDANT.
Howe Hummel represented the Actors Fund
Committee and commended that the contract for the
sale Of the diamond was not entered into with
Rogers. but with the firm Of Charles Searle & Co,
jewellers who received half the proceeds Of the
sale and that there full accounting with
that firm by the committee, Justice Davis says
Rogers may have an action against Searle & Co.
but has no claim AGAINST the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
WANT Abel IF He is IN CANADA

The report that James Abel, who IS said to have
courted Misc Eleanor Anderson under the name
OF u. Ogden Goelet," has been found in Toronto,
Canada has caused a general pricking up Of ears
IF that report is true, said Inspector McClusky'
we will OF course arrest him at once" Assistant
District Attorney Lord, who has the case in charge,
said that a warrant existed for Abeel's arrest on
the charge Of forgery in the third degree in using
Mr. Van Every's name on telegram, and that he
would be indicted and eXtradtted At once on that
charge If he was found in Canada; De Lancey
NicoN the Guelets' attorney. said that they had
not dropped the case by any means, but that they
would not talk any more about it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
CUSHING GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Man Who Was in the Battle of Manila Con-
victed of Killing Wife

FREDERICK NJ. Gushing was yesterday sentenced
to Imprisonment for life ~ Justice Devy, in the
Criminal Branch OF the Supreme Court having
been convicted Of murder in the second degree.
Cushing is the son of the chief engineer OF the
Southern Pacific Railroad. The prisoner. who is
slight and young. the Olympia in the
Spanish war. and IN the battle Of Manila.
After the war Gushing returned to this city with
considerable money He drifted TO the Bowery and
Analy married girl named Annie, 10 reform her.
They took rooms at No. 179 Ludlow-st. They fire.
oIIarflv ouarrelled, while both were intoxicated,
and the evidence adduced at the tria1 showed that
on Juiy p in quarrel Gushing shot and killed her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
TRYING TIE TORPEDO goAT PROTECTOR

Newport. r. L, Dec. - (SpecaD.-The preliminary
trials with the submarine torpedo boat Protector.
the property OF the Lake Torpedo Boat Company.
we've begun to-day Ia the waters OF Narraganssts
Bay II is now expected that the government tests
viii begin within week or ten days. Today the
Protector was taken CUT IN the bay and sent over
the measured mile course four times IN q sub
merged condition. Everything worked satisfactorily
The boat was submerged twenty-three feet. and
the crew was able 10 observe everything and steer
q true course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
MOTHER CANNOT SEE CHILDREN.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
Yesterday handed down a decision reversing
order which amended decree of divorce granted
by the Special Term TO Joseph II. Woodhouse from
Mary D. Woodhouse. The decree was entered in
October 1901. and TT granted the plaintiff the
tody of the three infant children. Subsequently
the defendant applied TO the court for nodifca-
ton Of the decree so that she should be permitted
to see her children at stated times. and this ap-
plication was granted. That order Is
Versed by the Appellate Division, and the motion
to amend the decree is denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
w. :. soRAH TO Be COUNSEL FOR smooT.

Wallace Idaho, Dec, 24-w- E Borah one OF the
best known lawyers IN this State. has received
telegram from Senator Reed Smoot OF Utah. ask
ing him 10 be counsel for Mr. Smoot in the contest
over his seat in the United States Senate. AIr.
Borah wired his acceptance and Will leave here
for Washington IN q few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
CARNEGIE TO HOME CULTURE CLUB
Gives $4,000 to Add to the Building Fund
He Presented Last Year.
nv rr1zssArH TO TIE rnrarxE.1

Northampton. Mass. Dee 24-George X. Cable
the novelist. announced to-day that Andrew Car
negie had made another large sHt 20 the Home
SIS Na Last year Mr.. Carnegie save the club S0co0
Tor the erection OF larger build .lg II developed
that il was necessary for part OF this sum TO hs
expended for repairs, and the present gifr Is tor
the purpose % bringing the total gift I'D 70 tho
original building arlG0nt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
Such ACCIDENTS ALWAYS LIKELY.
SUPERINTENDENT Loree Says Any Double Track
Road MAY Have Them.

rittsburg. Dec. Z4-When seen to-day after he
had received full report Of the Dawson accident.
Tr-niisn 2 Is,ree, general superintendent Of the
Baltimore and Ohio. said:
,,,,.,o t1,o accident was deplorable in the ex
.-efrr vet n h q consolation 10 me- speaking as an
...-jsi "a ne company 10 know that Il cannot be
o. ttt,sd n negligence OF OF our employees.
1v,rSct Of this Character is liable % happen on
-, 5.s5lroad having double track Wmie II was
i-lryyfe- tbaf feIl from west bound freight ualn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
PORTO RIcAN JUDGE TO RESIGN.

Kansas City Dee. 24-I.ouis SUIzba cher. Associate
Judge of the Supreme Court of Porto Rico. who
iIves IN this city. has announced his intention to
resign his Office in March next and resume the
of law here. Judge SulZUacher
pointed TO the Supreme Court of Porto Rico on
Tsrra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
MOTION IN MITCHELL SUIT Losr.

Binghamton, y. Y. Dec 24-Jrstice George F.
Lyon denied to-day the motion OF a D. Wales for
a commission for oral examination OF Thomas
D. Nichols president OF District No. OF the Penn
sylvania Mine Workers Union. This motion was
made IN the action OF Mr.. Wales against President
Mitchell 100000 TOR suggesting the plan
which Wales says used last year TO settle the
big anthracite miners strike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
BEATS HIS SON BADLY.
Boy Taken to Hospital Unconscious
from Fathers BLo1Cs.

Cornelius Mailey. thirteen years old, was taken
TO the City Hospital Newark, last night, uncon-
scious. the result Of beating he received from his
father. The latter came TO his home, at No. 81
Wicklihe-st-. and began beat the boy, and neigh
bors hearing the chd's cries for help, went to his
aid. They rescued the boy, but not before he had
received g bad wound on the head from some blunt
instrument Mailey locked up The boys
mother was Tot at home when the trouble occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
ELAMMER MAY BE MAeIsTRATEs, HEAD

II Is understood that at next Monday nights
meeting OF the Board OF City Magistrates in the
West Side court, Charles A Flammer viii be elected
president OF the board. succeed Magistrate Deuel.
who has been appointed 10 succeed Justice Julius
NJ MAYER in the Court OF Special Sessions. Mags-
trate Flammer said yesterday he could say nothing
defirlte about the possiblllty Of bis election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
ElRs1 vERplcr IN BOSTON - suITs.

Boston. Dec. 24-The first verdict in the damage
suits brought against the Boston Elevated Railroad
Company was entered to-day in the Superior Court
for Suffolk County. Jury deciding against the road
and fixing damages al s993S This suit was brought
by a trustee of buildings situated near the ele-
waited structure the South End, 20 recover $50
600. other suits involving $4,000 pending
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
CHURCH CHOIR ON A STRIKE.

Ballston Spa. Dec. q (SpecIaD-The choir OF the
Methodist Church Is strike here because Of a
new director. Frederick D. Petit was engaged to
lead the eighteen singers. but they objected TO him
and now the church Is without choir except the
leader and his wife They are doing the singing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
SAYS LEssLER is SLATED.

II was said with considerable Dosltiveness
Staten Island last night that the successor of
Justice Fitzgerald of Court Of Special Sessions
Second Division who is 10 be appointed by Mayor
Low before he retres. would be ex-CO0gressman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR KINGSTON POOR

Kingston. N Y, Dec 2i-NearIy four hundred
poor families will be supplied with Christmas
dinners by charitable people Of Kingston to-mor-
row. Families having children viii also be sup
piled with toys. the gift OF Congressman George ].
Ev1Ffb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
c. A. TowNE THE BUYER, IT Is SAID.
Former U. S. Senator Reported to Have
Bought 800 Acres OF Land.

II was reported yesterday in Jersey City that
nine hundred acres OF riparian lands on and under
the XII Won Kull at Bayonne had been bought
by Charles A Towne the former United States
senator from Minnesota now OF this city The
deed was made by Edgar H ouimby and wife.
The consideration was 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
ORGANISE FOR THE WORLDS FAIR.

81. Louis. Dec, 2A-Charles Galloway OF this city
has been commissioned the official organist or
fhe worlds fair. He win conduct the dedicatory
recital when the exposition opens. The organ will
he the largest in the world. II viii be installed in
Festival Hall. on Art Hill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25
NO FAIR ESTATE COMPROMISE.

Boulder Col Dec 24.-C. J. Smith. brother OF
the late Mira. Charles l. Fair. and one OF those
disputIng the inheritance Of the Fair estate. to-
day denied the rumor emanating from New-York
that he ana HIS cO-clalmants had agreed 10 settle
the contest for 49,. 600 apiece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-25

that caused the accident yet any obstruction Of
terrible result.
Williams news., 1903-12-12
SELIGMAN ITEMS.

MT. s. L. Sommers has returned from Los Angeles where he was visiting his family.
 Mir. w. J. Bardell will shortly build house between his present ones and the railroad track.
 For some time past some one has been making it his business to poison the good dogs in town. Those who have lost pets are on the look out for him.
 The two Lyle children who have been sick for some time are on the road to recovery. They had mala- ria and not typhoid as was gener- ally supposed.
 A full force is now working on the oil tanks for the Santa Fe. Bright & Crandall the contractors expect to complete the work about the first of the year.
 Mrs. Fred Truax left suddenly last Sunday for Needles where her sister was i'll with peritonitis. The patient was removed to a hospital in Los Angeles. Two weeks ago Mrs. Truax's daughter who is five years old, drank water from bot tie that had contained poison and was sick until few days ago.
 Preparations are now being m de to give all the children in town good time on Christmas day. A committee composed of the teachers of the Sunday school has charge of the work. Every one will be asked to contribute and it is expected that a large amount will be collected as it is intended to give every child present.
 One week ago John Harrington, a prospector, fell down sixteen foot shaft at his iron mine fifteen miles south of here. He managed to crawl to the surface and make him. self pair of crutches. After wait ing thirty hours his horses came in for water and he drove into Selig- man where he arrived at 10 D. m. Dr. H.Y. McNaught the local phy- sician was called to attend him. The doctor found no bones broken but some tendons strained and many bruises. It will be only short time before Harrington is about again as he is recovering very rapidly. He is an old timer in this section and has many friends who daily call on him.
Williams news., 1903-12-12
Better Than a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on the affected parts, is better than a plaster for a lame back and for pains in the side or chest. Pain Balm has no superior as a linament for the relief of deep seated, muscu- lar an rheumatic pains. For sale by c. A. Cover Drug Company.