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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
TO CLOSE BOSTON TIGHT.
Crusade Against al Questionable
Resorts "Red Light" Erodus.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Boston, Jan. 22-Boston's Police Commission
ers headed by Judge William F. Emmons
chairman, have begun preparations TO close up
every questionable place in the city, and make
the town the most tightly closed city in America
An edict has gone forth from Pemberton Square
that all Turkish parlors dance halls in the least
questionable, tea or coffee rooms which are the
resort of the red light" element. policy shops
and saloons which harbor policy agents or
gamblers, are to be closed st once, or raids will
be made and the proprietors put through the
courts
Thousands of dollars worth Of policy slips are
sold daily here, with many lottery tickets, and
in spite Of innumerable arrests the principals in
the business are fat and prosperous. Boxing is
TO be wiped out, the chairman proclaims, and'
If possible, State prison sentences melted out to
the promoters of bouts Under two separate
statutes he says, he will hold them. general
exodus of sports and red light" people has
begun, and, while the thugs and burglars hold
forth nightly in dark streets the downtown
cafes and resorts are deserted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
CHAMPNEY SALE ENDS.
Total Realised for the Tooo Nights,
500 632 so
S2S,632 80.

Despite the inclement weather. slightly better
values and brisker bidding, IL smaller attend
ance, marked the second and closing session of the
sale OF the ]. Wells Chamrney pictures at the
American Art Galleries last night By many OF
Mr.. Champneys friends. however. the sale was
considered somewhat disappointing. The OF
SIS, $50 80 was realized hundred pastels. twenty
water colors and ten oil paintings auctiOned off
last night. The aggregate of the sale 3,6S2 60
Mrs. James o. Green and Miss Eleanor Hewitt
were again present last night. They made several
purchases for Cooper Union including the water
color I'm the Tuilleries Garden and the oil paint
ing Fountain at Versailles" High water mark
was touched by the pastel Of Nine. Mole Ray
mond. Of the Coincide FRANCHISE" from the paint
Ing by Nine. LIE Brun in the Louvre This fell to
John e. RayboUrn at 500. close second was the
pastel, ''Henrette de Bourbon Cont Duchesse dor
leans" after Jean Marc Natter which brought $780,
Mime. lie Brun and Daqghter.' after Nine; Vigee
lie Brun. was sold to w. Evarts Benjamin. for
$3.50 Madonna and Child" to Gail B. Mqnsil for
cian,' after Prudhon. to Benjamin at S205:
Princess de Lambale,' after unknown painter.
to W. r. Coe, for $3.50; marie Antoinette. after
Nine lie Brun. to j. Morton. for $3.50; Nine
lie Brun and Daughter to NJ. L. Sire. for $780,
and Maurice OF Saxony." from La Tours original
pastel, TO Edwin II. Blashfield. for $500
The oil painting "OiNelia." which took medal
at the New-Oreans Exposition, was sold for $50
to F. 3. Lord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
MRS. OGRAWALL INSANE.
Sent to 1syluna-Coroners Inquest
Held OUer Boys Body.

Hackensack Jan. "a (SpeciaD.-Mrs. Edward
Ograwal of Oakland who Tuesday evening
murdered her four year-old son. Charles, by chop
ping off his head with ak. this morning ad-
judged insane after an examination by Drs. White.
Halet and ST. John in the Hackensack Jail. Judge
Zabriskie at received their report and gave
commitment for Mrs. Ograwall to the Morris Plains
asylum, TO which institution sh0 was removed late
this afternoon. During the day Mrs. Ograwall
asked to see her husband and children. but made
reference the death of her eldest child.
Coroner Curry held the inquest at Oakland this
morning, where DR.. Hamilton testified that
December 20 he and DR.. Cofax examined Mrs.
Ograwall and declared her insane. Her husband at
that time saiu he had work and couldn't stay
home TO mind the children II he took his wife
o the asylum. The jury rendered verdict to the
effect that the OgrawaIl boy met his death at the
hands OF HIS mother. The body will be buried to-
morrow IN Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
DIES ON WAY TO DOCTOR.
Retired Merchant Steps from Cab
and Falls Dead.

On his way to be examined by his physician,
Paul Cass forty-sx years old, retired mer-
chant. OF No. 200 West One-hundred-and-
eleventh-st. died suddenly on the street at
One-hundred- and-tenth-st. and Fifth-ave.. from
heart disease last night. The body was taken
to the East observation-disclosures police
station.
Mr. Cass had not been well for some time.
Accompanied by his friend. Eugene Schrein.
who lives in the house. he took a cab to
go to the doctor. Just before reaching One
hundred and feminist. he complained OF being
ill. stopped the cab and got out to get air. As
he stepped to the sidewalk he plunged forward
and almost instantly died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SECOND DAY OF MATSUKI SALE.

Four hundred and sixty dollars paid at the
second days sale OF the Bunkio Matsuki col
lection at the Madison Square Art Galleries yes
terday for fourfold hinged door from the inner
shrine OF the Temple of the Goddess of Japan.
Miss Bliss being the buyer Mr. Matsud. the
Boston art dealer, Is selling out announced in
yesterdays Tribune 10 return to Japan and place
his sword at the AIikado's service in case Of war
with Russia. Better prices generally obtained at
yesterdays session, SnS67 being realized. against
S3,716 Thursday. John La Fargo entered the
ranks of the bidders. buying pair OF shrine doors
from the TEMPLE of the Peacock Goddess
Il. W. Freer's purchases included a shrine in
poychrome. lOw-relief woodcarving at $500 and an
ancient temple tablet Of modelled lacquer. from
HOriuji, for like At $40 James Henry
Smith became the owner OF a large bronze temple
gong. Robert w. De Forest again made several
purchases. The audience included also Mrs. r. H.
Taylor. Mrs. w. r. Addicks, Mrs; l.. c. Potter.
Mrs. F. y Pratt Mrs. j. J. Goodwin and Miss NJ
S. Whitney. The sale will close this afternoon
when many OF the rarer objects viii fall under
the hammer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
COTTON GOES TO Is CENTS
Daniel J. Suly Bids That amount
for JuIy.

The prediction OF 15-cent cotton made By local
bulls many weeks ago, realized on the New
York Cotton Exchange yesterday, when. near the
end of the first hour, Daniel J. Sully bid IS cents
for the July. e limited quantity being sold to him
that figure The other active months also
touched high record levels. sensational strength
Liverpool. where spot cotton advanced to 8
pence about is cents pound: continued light
receipts. strong spot advices and the increased
activity of bull leaders plunging the New-York
market into tumult of activity and excitement.
The opening strong at an advance OF 10 q
points. with March and May showing the greatest
strength. The former sold at Il 20 on the CALL May
1890 and July at 149i. Profit taking caused a
reaction from first prices, but the market soon
turned firm and worked upward
Trading became less active as the session pro-
ceeded. with outside operations curtaied to con-
siderable extent by the continued wire trouble.
While, however. there were periods when liquda,
ton depressed prices somewhat, the market ruled
generally firm and maintained its advancing ten
dency, with March selling up to 14.75, May TO 1895
and July TO 1903. These prices showed gain or a
little over cent pound since the beginning of
the week. The market closed nearly at the top,
but barely steady under realizing, at net advance
of u to So points the general list The sales
estimated at 10000 bales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SELECTING JURORS FOR SILK CASE.

Five of the twelve jurors to decide the case in
which the government charges Martin L. Cohen.
Of A. S. ROsenthal & Co. silk importers, and
Charles c. Browne. a suspended examiner Of silks
In the Federal Appraisers Stores with conspiracy
10 defraud the government through the fraudulent
;mpOrtations of Japanese silks through false in
voices and underestimate weights, were selected
before Judge Thomas in the Criminal Branch OF
the United States Circuit Court yesterday Cohen
was represented by ex-Judge A. ]. Dittenhoefer
and Frank Platt Browne had his legal repre-
sentatives Judson G. Willis, De Lancey Nicoll and
John d. Lindsay. Judge Thomas said an order
would be entered severng A. S Rosenthal. one of
the defendants, whose $4,000 bail was forfeited on
Wednesday, he being Ill in Europe, according to
MS counsel from the case, so that the government
could proceed against the other two defendants
The selection OF jurors will continue on Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
STOLE $4,000 FROM BANK
Ele0eIand Concern Goes Up-Of-
fcials Kao1C Where DefauLter Is.

Cleveland, Jan. 22-The Produce Exchange
Banking Company. at Broadway and Central
ave. closed SIS doors to-day. The Insolvency
Court has appointed the Cleveland Trust Com
soany receiver The assets and liabilities Of the
bank are each placed at S1,50oocO. Andrew
Eguire, on behalf Of the bank, made the follow
tng statement this afternoon:
There IS a defaication OF $4,000 which is more
T5 lie aGthorfzed capital was s2o6oo5 but ony $50
. share was paid In The dePosttors VII be pro
Eo01e more their capital stock, and 10000 in
stoclholdsrs' liabilities. The directors worked all
den was too heavy. and they decided TO close the
For many years the defaulting official has been
Specializing IN Chicago grain he covered bis
So1nts He Voluntarily confessed yesteTday. He
viii be taken into custody. The directors know
where he is
II is announced that branches OF the Produce
Exchange Bank at Defiance. Hudson and Bed
ford Ohio. viii be closed al once. as a result OF
she failure
The Produce Exchange Banking Company is
an Ohio corporation. Its officers are: President
William H Gabriel; vice-president, D. H. Kim
berry; secretary and treasurer. C. o. Evarts
The last financial statement made by the bank.
on October /. gave its total resources at 81, 49,
$50: total liabilities tho same amount
An Official Of the bank is now under guard at
his home he viii be taken before the grand
jury tomorrow morning and will according TO
statements OF other bank officials tonight, plead
guilty TO the charge OF ENLIGHTENMENT. An in
allotment Will be brought against him. and the
case hurried 10 trial
There is great deal Of uneaSiness among the
uepositors many OF whom are small merchants
OF Italian and other natonalities, who sell fruit
end vegetables from door TO door, and deposited
their money in the Produce Exchange Bank.
The irregularity has been going on for eight
years, 1t Is said tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
CHURCH TEMPERANCE SOCIETY WORK.
At the Squirrel Inn, in the Bowery, 93,S03
Men Have Attended in Year.

The twenty-second annual meeting OF the Church
Temperance Society was held yesterday afternoon
in the Church Missions House. Fourth-ave and
Twenty-second-st. Bishop Leighton Coleman, of
Delaware, presided. The annual report Of the
cety spoke OF the work OF the saloon substitutes,
among them the Squirrel Inn. at No. lS1 Bowery.
In the year there have been 1896 attendances an
average of 257 n day. The restaurant has supplied
a good dinner ut 10 cents. The high price OF pro-
visions, however. has made II difficult TO supply
a good meal for small sum. and the loss has
been $3.50 the years work
The society began the year with deficit OF 81 500
but through the aid OF the Womens Auxiliary. be-
gins the 1901 with balance hand of 1898 o.
Miss Esther Warner Kelly talked OF the work OF
1.-The Lighthouse Club" OF Philadelphia. and the
Rev. DIR. Frederick Courtney made an address on
the platform of the society and its work. He praised
the work OF Miss Kelly. and urged the necessity
of making attractive the inns used as saloon sub
ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
TO CARRY FREIGHT ON B. R. T.
New Corporation Will Likewise Handle
Garbage for the City.

The American Railway Traffic Association. of
Brooklyn. which Incorporated at Albany on
Thursday. with a capital of 1900 900, Ito conduct
railroad construction business and to enter into
contract with railroad corporations for the trans
portation Of personal property OF every descrip-
tiohH it is learned. has been formed for the pur-
pos7Sof using the Brooklyn Rapid Transit lines for
the transportation OF freight and the handling OF
garbage and ashes for the city. The new company
which has on hand large number of cars espe-
cally constructed for the business, has made
contract with the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany under which It will operate its cars over the
Rapid Transit tracks at night when the volume of
passenger traffic is at its minimum.
II is understood that the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
company VIII issue about IS 900 900 of bonds
Ihe proceeds of which viii be used in Iiquidating
noaung debt Of about $4,000 and paying for the
new power house, now nearly completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23

No Thought of Lynching Among Students
Mrs. Applegate's Assailant a Robber.

my TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUNE.l
Princeton. " j. Jan. 22.-The university authori-
ties and the students here greatly incensed
the reports published in several OF this morn
Ing and this afternoons papers the effect that
the students were getting ready take a hand in
lynching the negro who assaulted Mrs. Stella
APPLICABLE should he be brought to Princeton.
The reports were entirely without foundation as
there was absolutely no "lynching feeling among
the students Not in ten OF the students knew
about tho assault Mrs. APPLICABLE and those
who knew OF II considered IL merely a case OF
highway robbery without further criminal intent
There has been no intention their part to en-
gage In any demonstration that would bring
censuIe upon them. and any fears the police au-
thorites here may have entertained regarding a
lynching were entirely unwarranted so far the
students concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
AMERICAN BOARD FIGHTS FOR $375,OOo.
Estate of $4,000 Left It-Codicils Give
Half to Heirs.

Portland Me- Jan. PA petition fled in
the Probate Court to-day by counsel asking for the
probate of a Will and codicils made by Solomon
Hewitt Chandler of New-Gloucester. who left an
estate valued at $4,000.
The will originally left the estate entire to the
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions The codicils revoke the provisions of the
WILL and provide that the property shall be equally
divided between the American Board and relatives
OF the testator. The American Board has retained
counsel and will oppose the probating OF the codi-
ellis. the ground that Mr.. Chandler was not Ca
pable OF managing his affairs and was under guar
dianship at the time they were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
DECISION ON ABEL RESERVED.
Strong Belief, However, That Extradition
Papers Will Be Granted

Toronto. Jan. 23-The appeal IN the extraditIon
proceedings against James N Abeel was argued be-
fore Justice Street in the High Court OF Appeals
to-day. Justice Street expressed the opinion that
the case was entirely. covered by the Canadian
criminal code, but reserved decision Mr.. Riddel
who represents the GoeletS. is certain that Abeel
must return to New-York-
Until Justice Street gives his decision Abee must
remain in Jail at Welland. Among the technical
arguments advanced for Abeel the contention
that Miss Andersons affidavit OF Identification was
improperly admitted, having been made after the
warrant against Abeel was sworn out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
MEMORIAL SERVICE HERE.

memorial service in sympathy with the suffer-
Srs and those bereaYed in the theatre fire
in Chicago viii be held under the direction of the
Actors Church Alliance Of America in the Prin-
Theatre. Broadway and Twenty -eigfth-st.. to-
morrow at y. m The service will consist Of brief
meditations. invOcations prayer and music. Bishop
Potter is president OF the alliance and it is hoped
may preside. The Rev. Thomas r. Slicer. presi-
dent OF the New-York chapter: Rabbi Silver man,
Father Ducey, the Rev. r J. Clay Moran and
Others will take part. The choir OF All Souls
Church will sing. Henry x. Hadley will preside
at the piano All persons interested invited.
especially those in the theatrical profession No
tickets required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
JANIT0RS WISH CITY GAS PLANT.
To Ask Legislature to Provide for 0ne-Do
Not Like Kerosene in Tenements.

Secretary Mason of the Janitors' Society made the
announcement yesterday that at a meeting of IL
executive committee of the society No. 100 Attor-
ney-st. arrangements were made to food the East
Side with copies of petitions for signatures praying
the legislature TO pass act providing for a
municipal gas plant The object of the promoters of
the plan is to give the residents of the tenement
house districts the opportunity Of using gas instead
or kerosene The latter they say, is dangerous in
thickly populated districts and many fires started
by exploding kerosene lamps could be avoided if
gas was made cheap enough to be within the reach
of the jewellers in the tenements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SHOOTS FOUR TIMES AT WIFE.

Because he believed her to be unfaithful, Daniel
Webster, driver employed by the Degnon- N can
Contracting Company, shot four times at his wife
last night, two of the shots striking heroine on
the cheek and the other on the left hip. The wom-
taken to Roosevelt Hospital and Webster
was locked up in the West Thirty-seventh-st- sta
ton My intention TO Kill her and then kill
myself. but you were too quick he is alleged 10
have said TO Patrolman Kirk who arrested him
The woman is not in dangerous condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
PROMISES RooMIER BRONX CARS.

Health Commissioner Darlington held confer
cnce yesterday with President Maher. OF the Union
Railway Company, and the latter agreed TO make
a number Of changes with respect TO the operation
of street railway in The Bronx especially the
overcrowcing rear platforms. Mr.. Maher also
promised improve the condition of the
10 cleanliness and informed the Commissioner that
he would soon have in operation large number
OF new cars. designed 10 accommodate sixty per-
sons sitting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
LITTLEroN WINS BOUT WITH CIRCUIT.

Borough President Iittleton OF BROOKLYN had n
motion carried at the meeting of the Board of Esti
mate yesterday instructing every head OF depart
ment and bureau who has anything to corrnrni
cate TO the board hereafter to copies to each
member of the board. that they can be posted
on the subject when the board meets Mr. Circuit
thought this would unnecessarily hamper the board
but President IIttleton insisted and won
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
BRIDGE EMPLOYE KILLED BY TRAIN.
Was Coupling Cars When 1t Started
Traffic Tied Up for an Hour.

While Charles Yeaton, the assistant yardmaster
in the bridge yards, was examining a coupling be-
tween two cars on q siding near Highest. Brook
lyn last night. the train started. and Yeaton
was crushed to death He fell 20 the tracks. but
was unable 10 roll out OF the way bef, the
wheels had passed over his body. mutilating it
badly.
l. J. keenan,. the conductor of the train. who IS
said given the signal for the train start
arrested on the charge OF being responsible for
Yeatons death.
Before the dead mans body could be removed the
had to be lacked up. and the work tied up the
traffic the bridge for nearly hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SIX THOUSAND DRIVERS MAY STRIKE
Boston Master Teamsters' Association Rejects
Their Demands-Wage Question Involved.

Boston, Jan. 22-The Master Transfers Assoca-
ton tonight and rejected the demands of the
team drivers for q working agreement. The
chief point at issue is the contention of the
that drivers Of single horses receive SD week. the
same as is paid drivers OF double teams. The
present schedule for single drivers is 81 week.
1t said tonight that unless compromise
reached a sctrike involving six thousand
members Of the international Brotherhood Of
Transfers would be declared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
CARROLL D. WRIGHT TO RESIGN.
Will Go to Worcester as College President at
the End of the Year

Washington. Jan. 22.-Conficting statements hav-
ing been published 10 the plans for the future Of
Carroll D. Wright. the Commissioner of Labor, Mr..
Wright tonight announced that he intends TO re-
sign his present office by the end Of 1904. and then
10 remove 10 Worcester. Mass. Mr.. Wright
elected TO the presidency of Clark College. at that
place, some time ago. and he expects to live there
permanently He will remain at the head of the
department of economics and sociology of the
Carnegie Institution, which has recently been or
ganzed, but this work will not interfere with his
duties president of Clark College
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
-sAm" PARKs's UNION TO AmALeAMATE

Chairman Crowley, OF Local Union No. 2, of the
Association of Bridge Construction Iron Workers
sam" Paris's old union--said last night, after
meeting OF the union at Maennerchor Hail. at Fifty
sixth-st. and Third-ave, that negotiations I'M
der way final settlement of the union workers
troubles. At a conference to be held next week it
is expected that an amalganatlon will be effected
between this union and The Association of EN-
ployers and the New-York Housesniths' Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
FORBES ROBERTSON AS HAMLET

Philadelphia, Jan. 22.-Forbes Robertson tonight
made his first American appearance as Hamlet at
the Chestnut Street Opera House. His version of
the drama was prepared mainly from the Cam
ton. 49,.
Gertrude Elliott played "Ophelia.''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
FREIGHT WRECK BLOCKS RAILROAD.
Locomotive and Several Cars DESTROYED on
Pennsylvania-No One Hurt

Perth Amboy y. j.. jan 22.-There was a freight
collision the Pennsylvania Railroad this morn
ing three miles south of Woodbridge, where the
Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. connect with the
Jersey Centrals Long Branch division. loco
motive and several wrecked. All east
bound travel over the Pennsylvania from points
south of tho junction completely blocked until
afternoon. No one was hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23

Captain Charles e. Hallenbeck. fifty-four years
DID, died last night from heart disease his home
No. ses West Forty-sxth-st. Captain Hallenbeck
was just about to sit down to his evening meal
when he fell forward and. before medical assist
could reach him. expired. He had been cap
tain of the steamer Kaaterskill. Of the CatsiilI
Line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
TO MEET TO AID HAMPTON INSTITUTE

A meeting for the benefit Of the Hampton Insti-
tute VIII be held in the Brick Church, Fifth-ave
and Thirty-seTenth-st., tomorrow at 40 D. n.
The Rev. DR.. William r. Richards will preside. and
addresses will be made be- Hamilton W. Mabie
Morris x. Jesup. the Rev. DR. Il 3. Frissell. pTin-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
LIFE PRISONER PARDoNED IN MAINE

Augusta. Me- Jan. 22.-The Governor and Council
to-day pardoned Benjamin Wallace Chadbourne,
who sentenced to State prison for life In 1888
for the murder of Alvin Watson, in Parkman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
TO GET GOOD TREATMENT

Readers assured of good treatment II they will
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