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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
ATTACK ON F. A.PALMER WILL.
BROTHER OBJECTS TO GIFT TO
FRANCIS A. PALMER FUND,
Alleging That the AGED Bank President
Was Unduly Influenced BY Persons
Interested when He Was Of Feeble
Mind--Also That Clause Is indefinite.


Was Unduly Influenced BY Personl
Interested when He Was OF Feebl,
Mind-Also That Clause Is Indefinite.
The residuary clause OF the will OF Franci.
Asbury Palmer by which he bequeathed
the greater part of his estate to the Francis
Asbury Palmer Fund, is attacked by his
brother, James R. Palmer. and two nieces
Gertrude A. Knapp and Mary c. Kepner.
They allege that Mr.. Palmer, who died or
Nov. 1, 1902, after having been fifty-two
years president Of the National Broadway
Bank, was unduly influenced by persons
interested in the fund, and, because Of his
advanced age and feeble mind, did not
fully comprehend what he was doing OF
the value Of the property of which he was
disposing. They also attack the clause
as illegal and void, because of its indefinite
and uncertain terms, and allege that they
are entitled by law to the entire residuary
estate, amounting to almost $1,000 No
other part Of the will is attacked.
Mr.. Palmer made his will on Nov. is,
1901. He bequeathed about Sl20, 900 specif-
cally to a number OF religious and edu-
cational institutions and remembered a
few relatives. The res of his q: ate, which,
though believed to be worth over 81 900 600,
turned out to be only $500 900, because Of
the large charitable gifts he made in the
last year Of his life, he left to the fund
created in his name in November, 1897
It's purposes are the advancement and
support OF home missions and educational
establishments, the assistance of churches,
ministers Christian workers and teachers,
and, in general, the spread Of the Gospel
IT. ~ I NAV ~ n do ban ID
W. o. Abbott, the paying teller. and Rich
ard B. Kelly, his legal adviser, to act as
his executors and trustees He would
have given q large part OF bis estate to his
grandniece, Mrs. Susan l.. Rockwell. but
she married against his will and he never
forgave her.
It's contents and the stable at "a ast Thirty
fourth street, he bequeathed to his grand
niece, Mrs. William &. Anderton, to revert
on her death to the fund Prior to his
death he conveyed to the Guardian Trust
Company, as trustee for George +. Fisher
and DR.. John p Mum, a valuable piece
of property on Lafayette place. and this
has since been reconveyed to the trustees
of the fund. The brother and nieoes now
declare that no adequate consideration
passed for this property. to the convey
ance OF which certain conditions were at
tached.
The will was admitted to probate, but
the relatives assert that the Surrogate
was in Ignorance of all the facts at the
time, as they were themselves. They
therefore seek to have the probate decree
vacated in 40 far as 1t relates to the residuary
clause. and also question the legal rights
estate upon the deaths of DR.. and Mrs.
Anderton. The suit will likely come up
for trial soon Jay Gambler are counsel
for the plaintiffs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
6O-62 West 23d Street,
WANTED LIGHT AND WATER.
Hotel Roland Aroused by Nocturnal Guest s
Appeals to Bellb,!.


Jerry H. Simpson. a lawyer, was arrested
In the Hotel Roland at SO East Fifty ninth
street early yesterday morning after lot
OF excitement among the hotel people and
the guests, some of whom were women
The proprietor of the hotel is DR.. Roland D,
Jones. Simpson, who is 20 years old, went
to the hotel week ago and registered as
Mr.. Warner. He explained to Magistrate
Ommen in the Yorkville police court yester-
day that he did not wish his friends to
know that he was stopping at the hotel
and so used a name other than his own.
He returned to the hotel about 80 o'clock
yesterday morning, and as soon as he got
to his room rang for a bellboy. Frank
Gregory, negro youth, was sent to his
room.
Bring me some ice water and some
matches" ordered Simpson, who occupied
Room 504. on the fifth floor.
The clerk sent up the ice water and the
matches. In few moments there was
another call from the room and the same
bellboy went up.
Get me some more water and turn on
the electric lights. What's the matter with
the lights anyway" said Simpson.
The, bellboy replied that the lights were
turned out every night at 10 o'clock.
We'll, you turn on the lights and get me
that water" ordered Simpson.
The bellboy got the water, but didn't
turn on the electric lights. There was
third call from room 504 and a request for
more water and to have the lights turned
on.
This gentleman chased me down the
hall and called me names because ] didn't
turn the lights on the bellboy said to the
Magistrate. Then he threw things out
the window OF his room. Brushes, brooms,
water pitcher, bottles, they all went smash
ing down to the court below
The bellboy added that many Of the
guests were aroused from slumber by the
racket and came out into the corridors to
learn the cause Of the trouble.
Il didn't throw anything out Of the win
dow" said the lawyer. There wasn't
anything In my room thnt could be thrown
out. 1t was dark in my room and wanted
the electric light turned on until i should
get to bed. I am a lawyer and have teen
in practice in this city for five years"
DR.. Jones told the Magistrate that he
was asleep on the second floor when the
trouble occurred. He stepped out into the
hall and heard the noise up on the fifth
floor. He then had the man arrested
Simpson pleaded to be released and DR..
Jones withdrew the complain Magistrate
ommen discharged the prisoner with
severe reprimand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
IRON AND STEEL MEN HERE.
English Delegation Arrives 10 Present
Medal TO Andrew CarneEfe{

Fourteen iron and steel manufacturers
Of Great Britain, headed by William Wright
of South Wales. arrived yesterday from
Liverpool aboard the Cunard steamship
Lucania. With other members Of their
trade who are on the way here they will
attend the meeting in this city on Oct. "a
of the Iron and Steel Institute, when An
drew Carnegie will receive the Bessemer
gold medal for his distinguished services
In promoting the iron and steel industry.
Cir James Kitson will present the medal.
The manufacturers will visit the chief
cities Of the country. and will be received
by President Roosevelt.
Other passengers by the Lucanid were
Col Herbert Hughes, W. H. Lee Ewart,
G. o. Maitland, Col. Franklin Bartlett and
Mrs Cornelia Adair
Arrivals by the American liner New York,
from Southampton and Cherbourg: Mr.
and Mrs. Frank j. Dupignac, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. S. Brooks. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Alcott,
Judge Warren W. Foster, Frank Miller and
III Melville Walker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
FOUR DROWNED IN 4 WRECK.
Schooner E1wood Burton Lost On Outer
Peaked Hill Bar.

PROVIDENCE, Mass, Oct. I5.-Four more
lives were claimed by the sea In the fury
OF last nights gale. when another three
masted schooner, the Elwood Burton.
hailing from New York, but owned by r.
c. Elkins OF st, John, N. b. struck the
outer Peaked Hill Bar, near the Peaked
Hill life saving station, and was dashed to
pieces.
The mate and two ecanen ware saved,
being dragged out Of the water by the life
savers. Capt Williams and three OF his
crew were drowned while the schooner
was breaking up on the bar. When the
life savers arrived three men were being
tossed In the breakers, all OF them elm cling
10 wreckage. The life savers. with lines
rugged about their bodies, rushed into
the surf and rescued she sailors.
One Of these was the mate, whose name
lie Judson Stackhouse. All three men were
unconscious when takeA from the water.
The mate regained his senses within an
hour, but the sailors. @ho were bruised
and possibly internally injured. did not
regain consciousness until late this morn
ing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
LIMIT ON ARMORY GAMES.
Gen. Smith VIII Not Permit Joint Meets OF
Companies and Outside Clubs.

Gen. Smith VIII Not Permit Joint Meets OF
Companies and Outside Clubs.
Gen. George Moore Smith, commanding
the First Brigade Of the National Guard
Of this State, which includes the Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, Twelfth, Sixty-ninth and
Seventy first Regiments, has decided that
joint athletic games OF companies and
outside clubs in the armories are not for
the best interests Of the guard.
The attitude Of Gen. Smith grew out OF
complications in the Eighth Regiment.
Several weeks ago Company B. President
Roosevelt's old company, arranged to hold
joint games in the early autumn with the
st. George Athletic Club 1t was decided
to print q souvenir programme and con-
tract was made with man outside Of the
regiment TO obtain advertisements.
He applied to a member Of the Seventh
Regiment, Samuel V. Hoffman, OF Com
pany K, for donation to help along the
man asked for the money in behalf OF
supposed fund which the Eighth was rails
ing to send team OF athletes to the worlds
Mr.. Hoffman, was suspicious and made
a complaint to Major-Gen. Roe, saying that
ne thought the, guard was being injured
by such appeals for money. This com
plant was referred to Gen. Smith, who in
turn asked Col. Jarvis OF the Eighth Tor
report. Col. Jarvis reported that the man
had no authority to ask for anything but
advertisements. Thereupon Cen. Smith
sent communication informing Col. Jarvis
that such joint games were likely to lead
to abuses and that the best interests OF the
guard called for their suppression.
Col. Jarvis then informed all the other
club officials who had applied for dates
for Joint games that he could not grant per-
mission The Eighth is the only regiment
on the East Side whose armory has been
used by outside athletes.
Il have no objection to legitimate
athletics" said Gen. Smith yesterday. but
on the contrary believe in encouraging
them. do not believe, however. that the
interests of the National Guard are served
by the holding OF joint games with com
panies by outside clubs. II a regiment
desires to hold joint athletic tourna-
ment with an outside organization, 1t can
do so, for in that case the whole regiment Is
concerned In It and assumes responsibility
for the proper conduct OF 1t.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
CANvAssERs SIDE or HoLD-UP.
Pistol Produced In self.Defence Thes Say
Trouble Over Their Pay.


James II. Gelabert Of 1900 First Avenue
and Charles Gardiner Of 100 Broadway.
Brooklyn, the two canvassers who were
accused by the Fifth Avenue publishing
concern that employed them OF collecting
$50 salary with the aid Of pistol. were
arraigned In Jefferson Market police court
yesterday. The complainant was Frank
MacDavitt. He was the only person who
appeared TO represent the George V. Black
burne Company, which does business at
ia Fifth avenue. Magistrate Mayo held
the prisoners for examination Monday
afternoon.
"Ihope you will make the bail reasonable
said the prisoners counsel, for though
this charge looks serious, as matter OF
fact my client pulled his gun In sef-de-
ferc,. These men were only looking for
their rightful salary" ,
"Did the prisoners enter your place and
demand money! asked the Magistrate OF
MacDevitt.
yes" was the reply,
The bail In each case was then hxed at
81 800 The prisoners looked like respecta-
Il have a wife and three children said
Gelabert just before he was arraigned
ouIy u low ulCbGub aSo sic Win
born, and my expenses increased. had
been working year and half for repu-
table firm at a small salary, and 1t was neces-
sary to earn more. ] saw the advertise,
ment Of this company in which they, offered
to pay SIS week irrespective OF sales. and
commission II sales were more. Gardiner
and worked hard and sold fair number
OF books. A week ago Saturday when
We went for our pay we were told that
our sales must first be verified. We went
again few days later, but got no pay. l
had quarrel over the matter that came to
blows and fearing more trouble ! got
pistol for protection. Yesterday when we
ASKED for our pay the clerk said: .Tll blow
the top Of your head Of and put his hand hand
ing to be done I'd have hand In IT, Then
/ pulled my gun. I put it up again, and
later the clerk said they had better pay
us anyhow. There was no compulsion
about the writing OF the check. Ny family
is starving and have nothing to give
them"
MacDavtt, the complainant, is an elderly
man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
A SUICIDE on WAY TO JAIL.
Jerseyman Who Had Failed to KIN His WIFE
Docs Better by Himseif.

AsBURY PARK, Oct. IS-Beoause he
failed to kill his wife and could not escape
from the officer who arrested him. Charles
Edward Clark of West Park, while on the
way to the town Jail to-day, took a bottle
filed with oarbolic acid from his pocket
and drank the contents He died In the
police station.
Clark last night threatened to kill his
wife and undertook to break In the front
door OF his house. Chief Of Police Steel
man, who wac watching for him. hurried
TO the scene. Clark attacked Steelman
and was felled to the ground.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
Completely Regained Her
Health.

Miss Edith Reams. 726 North Main St.,
Dayton. o., writes:
Il suffered for some time with both lung
and female troubles.
81 had been under the treatment of q
good physician for about nine months
without Obtaining any relief when
Peruna was recommended 10 me. Afer
taking twelve bottles of this medicine
have completely rrgsined my health.
Il arm pleased to recommend Peruna to
any one suffering from the above ailments
Edith Reams.
No testimonials published without writ
ten consent OF the writer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
SL,OCUM SURVIVORS
Incorporate an d Propose to Commemorate
the Disaster Annually.

Supreme Court Justice Leventritt signed
yesterday an order authorizing the in
corporation of the General slocum Sur
Hvors' Organization. The incorporators.
who are Charles Dersch, Otto Uehlen,
Fred W .Holz. Henry W: Lumbeck, Jacob W.
richs, George Wummer, Oscar Breda,
Philip Berger, Emil Trowells and Henry
G. W. Beckman, are all survivors Of the
disaster in which 30 many lives were lost
The objects OF the organization are stated
disaster annually by suitable services.
to promote the welfare OF those who per-
sonallv suffered or lost relatives in the
calamity, and to Use all proper means and
methods for the prevention OF such an
occurrence in the future.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
America Is the Land of Nervous
Women.

The majority Of women are nervous
because they suffer from some form OF
female disease.
The greatest obstacle in the way Of re-
covery is that they do not understand
that catarrh is the main source of their
illness.
Women who are in coubt a. to their all
ments should write to Dr. Hartman, Presi
dent of The Hartman Sanitarium, Column
bus, O. Give him full description OF
your symptoms. previous treatment and
age
He will promptly reply with full directions
for treatment, free of charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
NEW COPS FOR FIFTH AVENUE.
Five straiEhtaway Posts to Protect Banks,
Clubs and Churc hes.

Fifth Avenue, between Twenty-sixth and
S'xty-n,nth streets 70 to be patrolled by Ave
additional policemen, who will have
-straightawsy posts Police Commissioner
McAdoo issued the order yesterday. The
posts will extend from Twenty-sixth street
to Thirty-fourth street; from there to
Forty-second street; from Forty-second
street to Forty-ninth street; from Forty
ninth street to Fifty-ninth street, enc from
that point to Sixty-ninth street.
McAdoo explained yesterday, there are
seven large banks two important jewelry
stores, and many prominent clubs and
churches. They need more protection.
These new men will be In addition to the
pendent Of the others. and will not patrol
the side streets. Their tour of duty will
extend from 10 o'clock at night until s
o'clock in the morning."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
Brooklyn Church 30 Years Old.

Church Of the Visitation In Richards and
Verona streets. South Brooklyn. will begin
this morning at the II o'clock high mass
10 celebrate its fftieth anniversary. 1t
was founded by Father O'Farrell. The
Rev. William White is It's present pastor.
The Rev. William McKenn will celebrate
the high mass to-day. Bishop Mcdonnell
will occupy a seat in the sanctuary. Sew
eral hundred priests will also attend the
celebration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
~"
Cures Grip and
COLDS

That Cold gives, the system sewers
wrench is evidenced by the high fever the
quick pulse. the prostration and lsssituoe
at first
Followed by Influenza, Cold in the head
Grip or Catarrh-
Or by Cough, pain in the chest or lungs
Bronchitis or Pneumonia.
II DR.. Humphreys Seventy -seven -
used in the first stages. the Cold ia brokrn
without trouble.
If neglected, then the pers stcnt use ''
I'll" breaks up Colds that hang on,
At Druggists rs cents earh OF rih,Ird
Humphreys Medicine Co. Cor NillNm anG ION"
Streets, New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
Health Department Gets Grand Prize.

Health Commissioner Darlington was
notified yesterday that the departments ex-
hibit at the st. Louis fair had been awarded
the grand prize 1t is the highest honor
In that class Of exhibits. The Commissioner
and his staff were greatly gratihed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
Archbishop Farley to Lay Cornerstone.

Archbishop Farley this afternoon will
bless and lay the cornerstone of the new
school Of the Holy Name Of Jesus at Ninety
seventh street and Amsterdam avenue.
1t will be opened for children in September,
1905.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
SUFFERED FOR YEARS snne 1 OF FEMALE DISEASES.
Robust Women Who Owe Their Restored Health and
Usefulness to Pe-ru-na.
Read the Letters Of Grateful WON
Cured by Or. S. B. Rartman's
Free Advice. Il
Thousands Of Testimonials Received
Every Year.
An Ideal rledlclne.

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Nl Church st., Burlington. Vt.
Vice President Bureau Of Ex-
change, writes
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wonan's medicine and by tar
fhe best ] have known 10 70.
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In such pain that l would suffer
for hours before my eyes would
close again. I dreaded the long
nights as we'll as the weary days.
Il consulted two physicians, hop
ing to get relief. Finding that
their medicine did not seem to
cure me, a friend advised me to try
Peruna.
Il am certainly glad that l fol-
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the only medicine for me. Every
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months, and am in perfect health
now.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
Enjoying Splendid
Health.

Mrs. l.. E. Tyler, Santa Monica, W
Cal, Secretary Santa Monica Musi- nj
cal Society, writes: w z
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three years with sysfemic ca. m
fsrrh, complicated by female VT
weakness and inflammation. Y
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nervoUs0ess, hysfsrjs ard sIeepiess-
ness, which uothing could relieve nm
til Tried PeFuna.
Il began to feel better after had tax en-
the first bottleful and improved from week
to week until at the end Of about eleven
weeks was entirely well.
am pleased to say that have enjoyed
splendid health now for nearly year I
have a fine appetite, enjoy sound sleep
and do not suffer from any more head
aches or other pains. Il. E. Tyler.
Peruna has become renowned as a posi-
tive cure for female ailments, simply be-
cause these ailments are mostly due to
catarrh. Catarrh ia the cause OF the trouble
Peruna cures catarrh
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
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The colored American., 1904-01-09
THE COLORED AMERICAN.

1t unfortunately so happened that
after the Negro had been nearly forty
years an elector in Alabama the less
Thoughtful of her white people were
appealed to and mislsd by crafty and
designing politicians to enact that
constitution to disfranchise him, in
defiance of the benign provisions of
the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States and in contempt of the golden
rule; so that we are now compelled by
these suits te appeal. to this court,
which is the exponent of the consci-
ence and honor of the American people,
to say whether or not fair and equaI
treatment shall still remain the por-
ton of all the citizens of the United
Constitution.
The argument of Counsellor Smith
was given the closest attention by the
learned Judges who frequently inter-
rupted him with questions which were
answered so clearly and concisely as to
'eave no doubt as to thorough prepara-
ton. His language was polished and
vigorous, his manner dignif1ed and
respectful and his plea on behalf of a
people wronged was listened to with
evident interest by the large audience
present.
Without induI uIgence in fulsome praise
or fiattery it may be conceded that no
better presentation of the case of the
diSfranchised Negro could have been
made than the earnest eloquent and
forceful argument offered
The colored American., 1904-01-09
CHRISTMAS SOIREE.

A grand private dance took place
at the Conservatory of Music, corner
Twelfth and r streets, N W., on Tues
day evening, December 20, 1908, from
to IL o'clock D. m
number of ladies and gentlemen
attended to give vent to their joyous
feelings. The dance was conducted
under the auspices of a number of
gentlemen as follows: Messrs. C. Bax-
ter, Major A. Brooks, J. G. Campbell,
P. Cox, S. Cooper, A Cooke, M
Eckstein, W. Fletcher, S. Frost, H.
Goodrich, w. Grimshaw, H. Grant, NJ.
Hart, J. H. Howser, H. Pierce, A
Rivera. A. Moss, DR.. A. B. Penn, L..
Turner, c. Wright, and r. Vaughn
The invited guests were Miss Beddy of
New York, Mr.. bDancy Jr. of Exeter
College, N. H, Misses Laura Wilson,
Marea Lewis, Julia Collier, Mayme
Middleton and many others from
Washington, New York. philadelphia.
and Baltimore. The hall was pretti1y
decorated and together with the sty-
lish and attractive dresses of the ladies
made the occasion one of note and en-
Joyment as well. After a sufficient
number of dances supper was served,
which together with a few more
dances, ended with a Joyful Good
night" and "a Happy New Year." to
all.