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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
SUIT OVER JORDAN ESTATE.
Brought by George C. Min, Formerly Min
lister and Actor.

Chicago June 2.-A remarkable suit TO deter
mine the final disposition OF the estate Of Thomas
NJ Jordan Of The Chicago Board Of Trade. which
IS valued at $4,000. has been begun before Judge
Kavauagh in the Superior Court. The suit was
surprise TO the widow Of JORDAN and the other
heirs II was brought by George c. Milr, Of Lon
DON formerly pastor Of Unity Church. in Chicago,
and later an actor with his wife, Louise Jordan
Min who is a daughter OF Thomas N. Jordan In
The last week the Minis. accompanied from Lon
con by an English barTister. Henry Wellington
Wacl5, have been In Chicago examining court rec
-ovGs relating to the management Of the estate In
question by Mrs, Annie E. Jordan, the widow
Based this investigation. sensational charges
follow in the courts regarding an alleged
attempt deprive the Minis OF the share Of the
Jordan estate allotted 10 the daughter by will In
substance. the plaintiffs charge that for sixteen
years the income from the Jordan estate has not
been rightfUlly distributed and the OF money
Forwarded from Chicago to the daughter in London
have been Insignificant compared to those TO which
she righttUlly entitled
Min and his wife defeated to-day in the
S1aher. representing them. made a motion 10
aside the guardian ad Item for Mrs. Minis minor
children and appoint another guardian. Harrison
Riley as at present looking after the legal inter
ests OF the Min children, and Mr. Maher suggested
that she mother We'll known woman be ap-
pointed IA his stead, naming DIT. Julia Holmes
Smith as one who would be satisfactory TO his
clients. Counsel for Mrs. Jordan. the widow. and
Tor trustees Of the property objected this. Judge
Kavenagh sustained their objection and refused
Mr; Maher 70 answer, plead OF demur TO the bill
and c>oss bill by next Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was fled
yesterday against the ". c. Brown Company. book
publishers a New-Yorz corporation. OF No. 50
Union Square. BY Willis Mcdonald & Co, 800.
Thomas I. Tate S2O00. and Frederick De Eau, SIS.
The corporation has admitted insolvency. Lloyd
NJ Howell was appointed receiver. with bond Of
$500
William T. Coons. Clermont, Columbia County,
farmer filed a voluntary petition. showing liaoit-
ties OF 81 qIO and assets OF $40 Harriet and Wheo-
dCre Hoffman. executors. TIvoli. n y, are the
principal creditors. with claim Of 1885,.
Schedules filed by Zarner Brothers show debts or
50 $50 and assets OF SO Tho schedules are signed
by Max Zerner, OF the partners, who gives ths
names OF a large number Of creditors. but says the
exact amounts OF their claims are unknown 20
him as he has not the firms books. The priEclpa.
known creditors are the Jefferson Bank. $3.50, ana
the State Bank 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
BIG STORE GIRLS COTTAGE OPENED
Employees Association Begins
Vacations at Long Branch.

Tho commodous cottage owned By the SieReI-
Cooper Company Employees Association. In North
Bath-ave.. Long Branch n. J.. was formally
opened last Wednesday evening. Among those in
vted were Mayor Mcclellan. Mayor Blodgett Of
Long Branch. II. II. Vreeland. president OF the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company: the Rev
". z. Cautwell and representatives, from the Amer
lean Civic Federation and tho American Institute
OF Social Science There large attendance
including executive officers and heads Of depart
ments OF the store. their friends and others
The opening address was made by Superintendent
~. +. Forestal. and K. J. Greenhut responded IN
behalf OF the Sie6el-Cooper Company. as on former
occasions. After the speechmakiuG there were
singing. dancing and good time generally.
Tho cottage IS owned by the Siegel-Cooper Com
pany Employees Association. and every worker IN
the big store from the highest paid 10 the hum
blest. IS interested and aids in its maintenance
The cottage, which presented to the associa-
ton by the firm. is Of the best appointed tho
Jersey coast. comparing favoraby with many OF
the hotels There are forty rooms. each well fur
nished and clean 1t IS under the supervision OF
Mrs. Isabelle F. Nye. tho social secretary Of the
firm 1t IS situated great lawn. surrounded
by trees that almost hide II
There is q change OF guests each week Every
Saturday In tho summer fifty or sixty girls are
who earlier In the dav leave II for New York In
this way large number of girls have enjoyable
until the retiring hour being one continual round
% enjoyment According to the taste OF the in
dividuai; bathing. swinging in hammocks, croquet
music, driving, trolley trips 10 neghboriug resorts
country walks and other pleasures enjoyed
The employees are not compelled 10 spend any part
of their vacation at the cottage. preferrng
visit: but the girl who has the opportunity OF stay
ing week there considers herself in the best OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
CANADIAN TERCENTENARY ENDS.
Exercises Held at Calais, Me, and Mouth
Of St. Croix River.

Csizis Me. June 25.-Alrnost perfect weather.
xuch as has marked the SOoth anniversary ceebra-
don OF the landing OF S'eur de Monts and Samuel
De Champaign IN the provinces previously IN the
week, attended the demonstrations at the mouth
o6 the ST Croix River to-day Formal exercises
were held IN the forenoon at Doshets Island by the
citizens OF the ST Crox Valley in connection with
she unwilling OF a tablet COMMUNICATING the origi-
nal settlement made there by the French Ad-
dresses OF welcome were given by DR.. Charles E
Swan, OF Calais, and Mayor A. T. Teed OF St
Stsphel. n. B.. 10 which the Rev. DR.. Henry S.
BurTaga OF Portland, for the Maine Historical So
sasty, and other distinguished visitors replied
Tho Grafton by Joshua L Chamberlain.
OF Portland The unwilling OF the tablet and a
salute by the American, French and British war
ships ended the programme. The party then pro-
decided to Bay Side, St CToiN, where at eHaCIy
moon. Atlantic time, brief service was conducted
ly the Rev. Hunter Boyd
The closing exercise Of the day and OF TIE cele-
tration that held IN this city. in the St CroiH
Opera House, which packed 10 the doors.
3. 3. Murray presided and addresses were made
by Mayor Baxter Of Portland, president OF the
Maine Historical Society, and Professor William
=. Ganong. OF Smith College, Northampton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
COURT ORDERS JUDGMENT PAID.
Does Not Believe C. a Bucklin Lost S37, 900
in Broadway Car.

Charlotte b. Lawler. in November. 1902 obtained
a judgment for Sl3G73 against Charles A Bucklin
in the Supreme Court. An execution was issued to
the Sheriff. but was returned unsatished. When
Bucklin examined in supplementary proceed
ings he said he had lost $1,000 in a Broadway car
in December. 1901.
The judgment creditor applied TO Justice Truax
for an order TO compel the judgment debtor TO
place IN the hands OF the Sheriff enough money TO
pay the judgment. The justice. in a decision handed
down yesterday, granted the motion and said that
the story Of the loss Of the money very i'm
probable when coupled with the fact that the de-
PENDANT had said that II the woman got Judgment
against him she would never recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
MOTIONS IN BEAVERS CASE HEARD.
Court Reserves Decision on Plea to Quash
Indictments.

Judge Thomas. in the Federal Court, Brooklyn
yesterday heard argument a motion to quash
the several indictments found against George W
Beavers. formerly head OF the Division Of Salaries
and Allowances in the Postofflce Department, by
the federal grand jury in Brooklyn last July
William N. Seabury represented Beavers, ana
United States District Attorney Youngs the gov
eminent
Mr.. Seabury also made motion that the govern
ment's lawyers be required to furnish 10 the de-
PENDANTS counsel bill OF particulars on which 10
frame his pleadings In case the motion TO quash
the indictments denied. Judge Thomas re-
served decision both motions.
Further heSring the motion for the removal
Of Beavers to Washington for trial the in
dictments found there. has been adjourned until
Tuesday at 10 a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
BIG FOUR" LIMITED WRECKED.
Jumps Track at Sixty Miles an Hour-Two
Killed.

Delaware Ohio. June 25.-The southbound
Twentieth Century Limited on the big Four"
Railroad jumped the track here this afternoon
while running sixty miles hour. The train
consisted OF an engine and four coaches. The
engine, baggage car and one coach turned over
their sides in a ditch The wreck was caused
by spreading rails, and took place about three
hundred feet from the station.
The engineer and baggage master both OF
Cleveland. were killed. Three passengers were
seriously injured, and the others were badly
shaken up and bruised, but all save one were
able to proceed on their way to Columbus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
EMPLOYERS ATTORNEY ASSAULTED

Chicago. June 25.-Alexander L. Allen who as
attorney for the Employers Association has been
instrumental in securing inJunctions against
number OF labor unions. has been the victim of
mysterious attack. As he was leaving the build
ing IN which he has his Office he was struck down
by two men. who approached him from behind
The blows inflicted severe scalp wounds and made
him unconscious. The police have been unable TO
find any witnesses Of the assault. and the only
statement that the dazed attorney could make was
that he was set upon from behind by two men
whose faces he unable to see.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
A PIMA INDIAN IN BUSINESS.
Recent Addition to The Mutual Life Force.

The Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New
York has recently added 10 It's office force a full
blooded Pima Indian. Lancisco Hil. from Phoenix
Ariz. The Pimas agricultural tribe OF North
American Indians. residing reservations in the
Salado and ella valleys of Southern Arizona They
number. a tribe, about 400 individuals Ian
cisco. a typical redman OF decidedly handsome
cast OF countenance is at present twentyone years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
ITS THIRTIETH COMMENCEMENT.

On next Wednesday evening the Grand Conser-
vatory OF Music Of the City OF New-YOrk will hold
its thirtieth annual commencement exercises at the
Waldorf-Astorla- The college Will confer degrees
not only Americans. but representatives OF
other countries. including British Honduras and
New-Zealand. Excerpts from the first act OF the
opera "Bonzioanni" will be given. Admittance is
by ticket only. Applications should be made to
tho school.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
GERMAN CROPS pgTERloRATE.

Berlin. June 25.-The German crop report up to
June Is shows moderate deterioration of all crops
since May 10. Winter wheat and rye lose one
point, summer wheat and rye two points and
barley and oats three points. The report says the
weather in most parts of the empire was unfavor-
able for growing crops Cool. dry east winds
with night frosts, prevailed during the first half Of
the month followed by unusually hot weather.
heavy rains and hailstorms did considerable dam
age. In some parts the spring sowings suffered
particularly from the unfavorabla weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
BROTHERS KILLED IN SANE PLACE.
Both Men Struck by Engine While Walking
Along the Tracks.

Phlllipsburg. y. J.. June 25-James Sullivan.
twenty-one years of age. son Of Timothy Sui
Ivan. accidentally killed by a drill engine Of
the Pennsylvania road this morning he was on
his way home He walking along the tracks
after having attended entertainment in this
place.
This accident happened in about the place where
q brother OF the dead man Daniel was killed by
q train on the same road couple Of years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

Reports that the Atchison. Topeka and Santa
Fe. now Independent property. would become
a part OF the Hartman system Of railways have
been current IN Wall Street from time to time for
several years past. There is present indication
that such plan Is about to be carried into eXecu-
tion. The Alton is controlled by the interests
which dominate the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
THE TRANs-MIssIssIPPl CONGRESS.

Cripple Creek. COL June 25.-Arthur Francis.
secretary Of the Trans-AIississppi Commercial Con
gress has issued the call for the convention
to be held at ST. Louis, September 10 to II. 1t is
estimated that two thousand delegates will be In
attendance. A movement IS foot among
officers Of the congress and OF the National Irriga-
ton Congress TO hold Joint session. Among the
speakers at the commercial congress will be Walter
Gresham. of Texas; President Francis OF the
St. Louis Exposition and Charles j. Bonaparte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN PARoDI.

Captain Parodi. OF the Italian Royal Mail steam
ship Sardegua, which sailed from this port on
Tuesday for Naples and Genoa, sent n wireless
message by way OF the Lucania TO Sagaponack
station. Long Island. saying. IAN we'll board:
fair weather" All the ships Of the line are
equipped with the wireless system. The Sardegna
carries ITO cabin passengers. mostly Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
coUNTERFEITER GETS FIFTEEN YEARS
Providence (R. L. Man Worked Of 500
Gold Certificates at Racetracks.

81 Louis. June 25.-Marcus Graham, OF Proy1-
oence. r. J.. to-day pleaded guilty before Judge
Elmer u Adams in the United States District
Court 10 printing and utteriag counterfeit bills
and was sentenced to fifteen years hard labor in
tho government prison at Atlanta, Ca and to the
payment OF $3.50 fine. The sentence imposed on
Crslhan was that he should serve fifteen years on
each charge. but he VIII be allowed TO servo the
two periods concuTTently This sentence Is believed
70 have 70 precedent
Graham was arrested az the Delmar racetrack
Two weeks ago. having successfully passed two
SoNaes1elt 800 gold certificates. Several thousand
ooltafS worth OF spurious money was found Ia his
fosssess1aon and the plates for printing 4. were
1''s' oiSeOVcaeo II nis apartments in Providence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
INCREASED TRAVEL TO ADIRoNpAcKs.

The time OF summer travel TO Saratoga Lake
George and the Adirondasks by the Hudson River
boats has at last set In. The steamers City Of
Troy and Saratoga. OF the Troy Night Line which
leaves Pier 49, North River, daily. except Satur-
day, at p. m, daily book large numbers of tour
lists. connection being made at Troy with express
trains for the above resorts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
HEAVY RAINS IN KANSAS.

Kansas City. Mo-. June 25.-Heavy rains have
fallen throughout Kansas in the last twenty-four
hours, causing more or less damage to crops and
flooding farms and railroad tracks In the central
part OF the State. Several small streams ara out
Of their banks. and the towns of Skiddy and
gypsum are partly under water. From two 10 five
inches OF water has fallen in twsnty-four hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
MANY HELD AN HOUR IN AIR.
Crowded Ferris Wheel Stops at Paterson
Carnival.

Paterson. y. J.. June 25-While the big Ferris
wheel the carnival grounds in operation last
night something happened to the machinery and
the wheel came to a standstiu. At the time OF
the accident the wheel loaded and those occu-
pying seats at the top Of the wheel had no means
Of escape MaChinists hurriedly sent for and
efforts made to get the machinery in motion. The
machinistS tinkeTed at the wheel for nearly
hour before II was finally set In motion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
CROWLEY CASE TO SUPREME COURT

Pittsbung, juno 25.-The appeal from the decision
OF judge "a " Aeheson OF the United States Cir
QUIT Court 10 the United States Supreme Court in
The habeas corpus proceedings for the release OF
Lieutenant r. W. Drury and Private John Dcwd.
OF tbs regular army, charged With killing William
Crowley last September. was formally taken TO-
Gay IN mo United States Circuit Court Crowley
who wss suspected q footing the old United States
srests4 t,ulldlnE, refused to halt when called on
- Oowos and was shoa and loIed by lils -aIiier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
NEW SECRETARY FOR suPT. BOYD.

Albany. June 25.-John S. Shea. of New-York. was
to-day appointed private secretary Ia Superin-
tendent Charles S. Boyd Of the Department OF Pub
lie Works at a salary OF 5000 a year, TO succeed
Chester Z. Monroe. OF New-YOrk. resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
WEEKS VACATION FOB MR.. RlckARp.

The medical board Of Bellevue has granted a
weeks leave OF absence to Assistant Superintendent
Richard TO allow him to recuperate from his labOrs
in arranging for the assignment OF sufferers in tho
Socum disaster to the various hospitals. Mr. Rick
ard has heen on duty continuously from eighteen
to twenty hours for the last ten days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
RumoRs ABOUT ATcHIsoN AND ALTON.
Chicago. June 25-"The Post" says;

II was reported to-day what seems to be ex-
ceIent authority before the end of the current
year the Santa Fe will be Southern Pacific prop
erty, and the two systems will hereafter be oper-
ated In closest harmony and practically In
tegral parts Of ono system. The Union Pacific is
by the same authority said to be prospective
purchaser of the Chicago and Alton the latter to
become the Chicago end OF the Union Pacific sys-
TEN from Kansas City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
DIVORCE FOR PAULINE HALL

Mrs. Pauline Hall Mcclellan. known on the stage
as Pauline Hail. yesterday received a decree OF alb
solute divorce from George b Mcclellan on motion
of A. II. HumInel. counsel for Mrs. Mcclellan. The
action tried before James r. Torrance who
was appointed by the Supreme Court to hear the
had proved her case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
FIRE IN CLEVELAND LUMBER DISTRICT

Cleveland. June 25.-Fire. supposed to have been
OF incendiary origin. to-day caused losses aggre-
eating $4,000 in the lumber district along the
piles, were swept clean by the flames At one time
the IRE threatened TO wipe out the entire lumber
district. The losses are partially covered by in
80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
BANK LOSES FROM $4,000 TO $4,000.

Saratoga, n. Y. June 25.-John II. De Ridder
cashier Of the Citizens National Bank. has re-
signed recent investments having caused losses to
tho bank of from $4,000 to $4,000. There were
many Withdrawals of deposits when the bank
opened to-day but the stockholders have assessed
themselves per cent. and il is believed bank
will be able to continue business without Interrupt
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The schedules IN che assignment % the Leslie syn
Of 1O2 FUlton-st dealers In printed matter
cuts liabilities Of 81 523. nominal assets OF
81, III and actual assets OF $3.50
deficiency Judgment for SIS 953 entered yesterday
against Provident Realty Company OF NewYork IN
favor Of James NJ Fitzpatrick growing out OF the loe
closure sale OF No 81 Maiden Lane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION.

The United States Steel Corporation. II is under
STOOD will probably restrict production so per cent
during July and August. The Duquesne. Edgar
Thomson and Homestead works of the Carnegie
Steel Company will be ell summer. rs these
mills have orders sufficient TO keep them actively at
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
UNDERWRITING SYNDICATE DISSOLVED.

#. J. Lisman & Co. yesterday announced the dis
solution OF the Detroit Southern underwriting syn
dicate. of which they have been the managers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT WALDORF

The Grand Conservatory Of Music OF the City
of WORK. No. 65 West Eighty -third-st, now
in thrtieth year gives its four hundredth enter
tainment at the Waldorf-Astoria Wednesday, at
D. m, tho proceeds to be devoted to tho benefit
of the free scholarship fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
FRANCHISE TAX VALUATIONS.

Albany. June 25.-The State Board OF Tax Com
missoners to-day announced the special franchise
tax valuations in several cities OF the State. The
following is the aggregate the valuations In each
city. as compared with the aggregate last year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TO cuRTAIL LUMBER OUTPUT.

Tacoma, Wash, June 25.-The Pacific Coast Lum-
Der Manufacturers Association has decided to
recommend curtailment OF the output OF all mills
In the State, business interests demanding IT, owing
to the condition of the market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
JUDGM ENTS.

The following judgments were filed yesterday tins
first name being that of the debtor:
Ksn1n,srer len 4 Flsbsrr and another -. l.2o3
Miller ChaUncey SC W Waldron- .-.......... +'V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
NEW TRUSTEE FOR NETWORK SECURITY.

Arthur Curtiss James has been elected a trustee
of the NewYorl Security and Trust Company to
fill a vacancy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
LOOK AROUND YOUR OFFICE

and sec what you lack There many bargain. n,
desks. safes and offered in FAM, -
paper. Read tho Little Ads. of tho People" '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
A SHAME.

1t really Is, when increase business D
using Little Ads. People," don't do 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

Sfanan Is supposed 20 De tho man who passed
number OK spurious 500 notes on the boolnalers
al inc CFavesend meeting about month ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
YOUNG GIANTS

fOUNG GIANTS.
those Little Ads PeopIo" I'm making busi,e..
for those who them.