davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
B4RONESSS WILL VALID.
De Vaugugneuse Instrument Pro-
bated-Grace Church to Get $50 900.

The Will OF the Baroness Sarah Morris de Vau-
grigueuse who died last April at her home No. 2
East Ninth-st.. leaving a large estate, was adj
mitted to probate yesterday. The probate of the
will was holly contested by several cousins and
other relatives of the testator The baroness made
J. Herbert Carpenter, who had been her conf
dental adviser for many years, her resduary
legatee besides making a specific beQuest TO him
Of $4,000 Grace Church, Of which the baroness
had been for years member. received $4,000; the
American Geographical Society. a memorial 10
Francis A. Stout. the brother OF the testator, a
Ike sum: Mrs. Annie Morris Ramsay, Of Newport,
r. l. cousin. sos 900. and Mrs Estele Morris
Conrahan, Of No. 40 Lafayette Place, a sister.
$1,000
1t was contended that the baroness. who had
reached her seveuty-eighth year. was imbeclle.
unable to execute a will under the influence Of
Mr. Carpenter. The trustees Of Grace Church and
penteT in maintaining that she was OF sound mind.
The evidence given the trial developed that the
baroness extremely eccentric in many ways.
Surrogate Thomas says that the testimony on
which the contestants relied does not show that
the testator of low order of Intelligence
that she should be classed as an tmbecile. He
refers the fact that she q woman Of Rd
vanced the time Of her death, and had not
for many years taken part in any social affairs
he says that letters written by her tend to prove
that. while not a particularly bright woman, she
had A clear and wholesome mind.
The baroness the daughter Of AQuila GIies
stout. wealthy merchant, who left her most or
his property. The Baron de Naugrtgneuse con-
nected with the French Legation Washington
He died in France thrty-four years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
EDWARD M. MORGAN REAPPoINTED.
Served as Assistant Postmaster Under Day
ton and Van Cott-Willcox Takes Oath.

Edward NJ Morgan's reappointment as assistant
postmaster OF New-York. announced yesterday
afternoon. caused rejoicing the postofice. VIII
lam r. Wilcox, the postmaster mad, the an
nouncement.
service for quarter OF a century, having
begun carrier thlrty-one years ago. He be-
came clerk chief clerk superintendent OF a station
ard general superintendent of delivery. lie was
assistant postmaster under POstmasters DAYTON
and Van Colt. He lives Washington Heights
The postal funds. stamps and other supplies will
be turned over TO the new postmaster. with the
office itself December 81. at midnight.
It rUmorcd about the postoff1ce yesterday that
Mr.. Wilcox would reappont several Of the officials
whose positions are not in the classified Civil Ser
vice. but who have spent quarter OF century
and more in the service
Later yesterday afternoon Mr.. Wilcox appeared
before United states Commissioner Shields in thu
Federal Building, and took the oath Of office as
postmaster. He was accompanied by Assistant
Postmaster Morgan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
THIEF USES CHLOROFORM.
Robs Sleeping Couple Of Money and
Jc7ceIry.

Clarence F7esher of No 400 Broad-st., Newark
reported to the Newark police yesterday that
chamois bag containing a considerable of
money and valuable tewelry, had been stolen from
his apartment by burglar. who chloroformed him
and his wife. in the previous night. The bag. he
said, was worn by his wife by a chain about her
neck. Two rings were stripped from her fingers.
Flesher is an ironworker in the employ of firm
Hoboken. and the couple occupy furnished
room They retired before midnight on Thursday
night. Flesher said that at a m. he was awak-
ened by a severe headache and noticed peculiar
odor in the room. He opened the window get
fresh air and then turned his attention TO his
wife, who was in a stupehed condition It was
some time before he could arouse her. Then she
missed the channels bag and noticed that the rings
had disappeared from her fingers One was a
solitaire diamond worth 500, and the other we'd
ding ring. The chamois bag contained $50.
Detectives examined the premises and found that
the key of the bedroom door was still In the key
hole on the inside The apartment is the third
floor, and 10 enter II by the window q scaling lad
der would have to be used. The couple have oc-
cupied the room only a short time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
HOTELS BUYER MINISTER.
The Ref. Mr.. HOzceH, of flashing
ton Takes Title.

The Rev Richard l. Howell. OF Washington. was
the buyer of the Hotels Regent and Aberdeen and
Breton Hall sold on Thursday BY the Seaboard
Realty Company irons & Todd for $4,000 He
is at present in Philadelphia. where he was for
merly pastor Of an EpIscopalian church re mar
ried Mrs Mary T. Rush daughter OF benjamin T.
Rush He is a brOther-iu-Iaw Of William Masters
Carnac. OF Philadelphia. He was yesterday report
Cd as saying through his attorneys that he pur-
chased the hotels as an investment considering
them 70 be three of the best situated hotels in
this city He gave in part payment for the hotel
property, II is said Pttsburg real estate Accord
Ing 10 another report the Rev. Mr. Howell intends
20 spend the winter at Palm Beach, Florida While
In Florida he hopes 10 help build several Eofzro7sI
churches there II IS also reported that ne tain K
NewYork real estate.
The Rev Mr.. Howell Yesterday took title "a tho
property IHe mortgages the property - iuSi-
Gated oy the deeds recorded yesterday is g i50 505
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
CRUELTY TO CATTLE IN WATERSHED.
Officers Rescue Cows That Were Left Out N
Cold and Unmilked Three Days

Three officers OF the Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty 70 Animals yesterday went 10 the
farm OF william Nelson. or what his farm
near Katonah. and. obtaining aid from farmers
and others. cared for one hundred and hfty COWS
which for three days had been left out exposed
to the weather and urmilked The New-YorA
watershed authorities this week took possession
of the barn and surrounding property. Nelson
has not received pay for his property, and he
says that when the city authorities seized Ms
barn they also took possession of his livestock
and food supplies. Some OF the cows are n Il
bad condition but the society men have ar
ranged for their care.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
MUNROE MUST ANSWER.
Judge Holt appealed to Successfully
by Dir. Untermyer

A Shaw was the first witness called yesterday
when the hearing In the bankruptcy proceedings or
Munroe & Munroe was resumed oe,ple Dli'eu
States Commissioner Alexander. Mr.. shaw was a
curb broker connected with w D. MitcheiI q Co.
and told If visiting with others. the mining proper
ties OF the Montreal and Boston copper Company
in British Columbia. last September
The witness said he invited TO accompany the
Marty but was not asked to- nor did he invest any
money IN the enterprise. HIS only interest was
20 get the business OF handling the STOCK on
the curb OF the Montreal and Boston company IN
reniy 10 the question OF Samuel Cntermyer MT
shaw said he had idea the stock was oeli's
washed" in large quantities.
Are YOU one Of these gentlemen who do not know
,,ba- washing stock means?" asked Mt inter
myer ,o..
the stand. ,.,-,,,,+s
as zen called to the stand to resume his eX-
animation Mr.. Untermyer began oy saying ''''
he had been informed that George D. Munroe was
oya of the brightest young men IN wan street anu
,-as generally so regarded. In view Of the hest
tating manner IN which the witness responded 10
Questions at the last examination, the lawyer sald
he would ask that the commissioner admonish the
witness to answer promptly and inteIhgenuy' anu
that the commissioner tell him that if he did not
Judge OF the United States District Court would be
apneaIed 10 10 punish Nj Munroe for contempt
Commissioner Alexander said that if he was salts
fed that the witness was not suffering from ner-
vousness and continued TO respond as before. ne
would suggest that Judge Holt be asked 10 take
the witness in hand. Mr.. Croker attorney for the
alleged bankrupts objected 10 Mr.. Untermyer's
statements and said they made to prejudice
the witnesses testimony.
The witness said that he first interested in
the Montreal and Boston Copper Company before
the organization OF the present company. He had
raised about 10000 in money for the company;
which was capitalized. Mr.. Leach contributed
about $1,000 Mr.. Munroe explained.
The witness said his firm had four years before
contributed the company $4,000 OF its own
Then you were worth 10000 at that time, were
your asked Mr.. Untermyer.
We were
The witness said that a ton smelter had been
put on the property. be paid for out Of the money
he had raised.
The witness said that George Pope was the first
president Of the Montreal and Boston Company,
and A. H LOOMS secretary and treasurer. The
directors were c. A. Fish J. F. Plummer George y.
Morrison and A. II. LOomis so far as he knew.
Mr.. Unterrnyer asked the witness 70 produce the
contracts between his firm and the Montreal and
Boston Consolidated Company. but Mr. MunT0e
said he had produced all the papers he had NJ;
CnterTnyer insisted different answer, and
Judge Holt was fns lly appealed TO. The Judge IN
strUcted the witness that he must answer. An ad-
journment taken az this point until next Tues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24

were not so large as on thursday ana previous
days OF the week. with Christmas only TWO days
away. yarious theories advanced for the
comparative slin1ness of the crowds An ingenious
Representatives. OF one OF the large stores suggested
that the sidewalks were not so crowded as on
other days because the people were IN the stores
buying prese,+. A multitude, he argued. had been
looking in tho windows from day 10 day select
ing presents. and now they were purchasing them
A more plausible reason however. was that adj
vanced at another big store namely, that Friday
was the last day Of the week financially Tor thou-
s1nils and ,hat for them to-day was payday. II
confidently expected, Therefore. thst to-day
would witness the greatest crowds Of the week in
the shopping district -, -.
there we're fewer buyers there yesterday than on
any prevous day Of the week. Christmas Eve for
the shoppers has always been the most popular
night Of the week before the holiday The police
kept the EAR lines moving IN good shape Yesterday
1t noticeable, also, that the carriage trafhc
was lighter than Usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
LONG ISLAND CITY's FIRE DANGER,
Water Is Scarce When Flames Are Fought
Property Owners Are Indignant.

Long Island City property owners We're busy ysz-
terday denouucing Cord Meyer. who owns the water
company which supplies the biggest part Of thar
section with water Property owners fear rr.c
should a big fire break out az any time Long Island
City would be doomed a result of a scarcity z
water. Thursday night when the fire started in --,
buildings owned by the estate OF the late Pacr5 \
jerome Gleason at Nos Isl. IS ami IS Sixth-sr the
nremvn could not set enough water to fight tue
flames. and Chief Croker ana his asSfssuts AZ Use
ITe complained bitterly OF the lack @. water.
another man who supplies g. section of Long ISL
and city with water about which complaint ms
been made IS George EhreJ. who was a member Of
the last Democratic National Committee and who Is
the principal owner OF The North Beach Water
Company. The late Mayor Gleason always fought
to get for Long Island City better water supply,
but ne the owner Of the WOCdside Water
Company the city OF New-YuTk refused 10 deal wiki
him after consolidation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
TOO MANY PRISONERS FOR ERLANGER,
Hopes for Christmas Cleaning Out for Lud-
lowest. Jail Dashed.

has been striving 10 rid LudlOw-st Jail of debt
prisoners He hoped TO have the Jail free Of then,
by Christmas time but has given up in despoir
under the flood of prisoners sent there during the
last few days. Fifteen prisoners were received at
the fal on Thursday and thirteen yesterday Most
Of them VIII have TO spend Christmas in Jail and
the Christmas dinner which will be served at the
SheriI's expense at noon on Monday Will be large-
than was ,ypeCted.
81 have obtained the release OF two Of the pris,n
ers OF this recent holiday flood" said Sheriff FIR
LANCER Yesterday Il had mans bail reduced
from 500 TO 81 and succeeded in purEing another
prisoner of contempt There are no instalnent
cases in this latest rush. The Trbuue's crusade
against that practice seems 10 have been effective
The Judges are giving me every support in tLa
nght against imprisonment for debt
The finest Christmas present that came 10 r,o
this wear Wa the release Of "a debt prisoner u+he
had been I'm the Ludlow-st. spite house for seven
months finally persuaded the man who had him
locked M to agree to his release. This agreement
came to-day as "A Christmas present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
ovERCoAT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED
Appellate Term Says Man Who Was Jostled
in Streetcar Should Get S907s.

The Appellate Term Of the Supreme Court yes
terdsy affirmed the judgment Of n lower court Of
So IS in favor u William Sites New-Jersey law
yer. against the New York City Railway Company.
Sites alleged that he and his uncle boarded a
Fourth ave. II Fourteenth-st. The car a
combination car. As ne got IN. he says a woman
passenger acc0sted him. but ne did not reply to
her. He sat the right Of this woman, and after
riding a few moments the woman said: Say, why
don't YOU say something TO me7' Sites declares
that he did not reply, and the woman again said
You viii speak me-. Even then the Jersey
lawyer declares. he paid no attention TO her, and
she then pushed her face" into his and in 50 do
ing knocked out o. his mouth q lighted cigar. the
cigar fell his Overcoat ana burned several holes
IN n. Sites sued for Sl51
The companv's defence was that the woman was
put of the car a. soon as its attention MAS called
10 the affair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
NOT AFTER PENSIONS.
Bronr Teachers association Denies
Allegations of Parent Body.

Relative to the recent organization OF tesche=s'
association in The Bronx. composed Of members %
the New-YOrk Teachers Association. which
cesves Its recruits from Manhattan and The Bronx.
President Magnus Gross OF the parent society has
issued a written statement seeking to show that
Esvander Childs principal Of Public School No 10.
The Bronx, and president Of the Bronx Teachers
Association influential in bringing about
the split nave as their Ooject the gaining Of
higher pensions for themselves Mr.. Cross state
ment says in part
About year ago the New-York city Teachers
Association. by overwhelming vote OF its board
tered its opposition the proposed increase in the
pensions OF superlnteAdents male PrihelpaIs anu
some male teachers There were only SIX votes IN
The board OF delegates felt and still feels that t
would be unwise and unjust 10 increase ta9ss
pensions beyond the liberal figures now provided
The men who sought increased pensions then at
tempted other tactics They formed a conferences
or teachers associa lions 10 undermine tne inter-
borough council. This also taiied. because the
conference was hopelessly Unrepresentative win
Bronx.
and so, early in the year rumoTs Of a BrollH as
ISOLATION ahOat. II "a association
10 tn % nterbor6Ih cou6c the iority hereto
fore held by the New-YOrk City Teachers Assoc!a-
ton would be broken
We OF The Bronx have too long been the tail
OF the Manhattan kite said II. G. Schneider. OF
the Bronx association IF Mr.. Gross thinks that
the teachers OF this section moved By such
Paltry motives as he imputes 20 us he Is grossly
and It's possibilities. This movement began ten
independent organization because in the union with
Manhattan the schools or our portion OF me CITY
70 the nOn-residents the need Of CheriShing the
peculiar features OF the district
Il might enum@rate grievances : long the
Der or the NeWYoTk teachers Association FOR
many years and see no reason WHY should give
up my membership because belong 70 a new one
OF this borough"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
WOODBURY. GETS HIS AUTOMOBILES
Haffen Won't Vote Because Machines Are
To Be of Foreign Make.

Commissioner Woodbury. got permission 10 buy
two automobiles from other than the lowest bidder
after long discussion yesterday. In which the
Board of Estimate had some fun with President
Haffen OF The Bronx. Major Woodbury. told of the
excellent qualities OF the foreign made machines
he wanted 10 buy. at 5000 each Every ono vofo5
Aye until Mr.. H1ffenS name was called =
II VIII not vote in favOr Of a foreign ueda ma
chine" he said, when American machines are i'm
the market "
Commissioners Woodbury. said the domestic prod
uct lacked the qualities he wanted 49,
II wish to recall my vote" announced President
Litteton OF Brooklyn. u Will not vote for The
purchase OF any machine that is not manufacturod
In Brooklyn President Fornes took Mr. Little
ton seriously MT cassidy suggested that. the.
Street Cleaning Commissioner promise not 10. use
the foreign made machine in The Bronx Mr. Hat
fen would vote the final cnlI ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
CLOSE 20 FACTORIES.
To BE Open Shops Merit Week-No
Chance IN Wages.

All the factories of the members Of the Cap
Manufacturers Association idle yesterday
through the strike Of the capmakers against the
open shop notice Of tho association, TO go into
effect Monday. Even the women, $50 in num-
Der, kept away Yesterday In all twenty factories,
employing between 1900 and 2.0o0 capmakers were
affected.
The employers said Yesterday that they have
now decided to 90 nothing until Monday, when
the shops VIII be opened on the open shop plan.
The wages and hours Of work will not be changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
SANTA CLAUS AT COVE NECK SCHOOL
RooseveltS Send Presents-Vanderbilt and
Mackay Gifts at Great Neck and Roslyn.

Oyster Bay. Long Island Dec. 23.-The Cove Neck
public school in this place, which formerly at
tended by some Of the younger children of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. had It's Christmas exercises to-day
Bv the generosity of President and Mrs ROose-
Welt Miss Provost the principal OF the school
made arrangements with Santa Claus TO visit the
school and give 10 each Of the children a Christ
mas gift. Mrs. Roosevelt teleEra phed send two
barrels Of candy to the schoolhouse: Miss Provost
was kindly remembered by the children
The children in the public school Great Neck
were provided with candy and presents by William
h Vanderbilt. jr.. and Mrs. Clarence MaCkay also
kindly remembered the young scholars in the school
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
BRONX GRADE CROSSINGS TO GO.

Adolph c Hotteuyoth representing property own
ers of Oppressive. appeared at the Board 81 r.
innate meeting yesterday In opposition 10 the pan
Of the New York New-Haveu and Hartford Ran
road 10 close so feet of the avenue % the bro'N
XIII bulkhead. The plan OF she railroad includes
the abolition OF all grade crossings IN The b.oEA.
and the closing OF Cypress is part ~ the price
TO be paid by the city. Mr.. Hottenroth : 'olecSolS
were overcome by counsel for the railroad ~
consented 10 a stipulation that the railroad Snou q
paw TO the property owners all damages that they
could show they had sustained or might Sustain
The agreement was formally approved for the cry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
CLERGY TO MIX IN POLITICS.
Effort in Connecticut to Put Third Candi-
date in United States senatorship Contest.

New-Haven, Conn. Dec. 23-The Rev Dr. New
Smyth. pastor Of Center Church IN this city,
announced to-day that systematic effort would be
made among religious and other organizations Of
Connecticut 20 put third candidate IN the field
for United States Senator to succeed Senator J. r.
HaWley Ex-Governor Morgan 9. Bukelev and
SanMel Fessenden the two present candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
FUNERAL OF BISHOP PHELAN

Pittsburg Dec. 2S-The funeral OF Bishop Phelan
OF the Pittsburs diocese Of the Roman Catholic
Church. which was held to-day was marked with
simplicity fontihcal requiem mass was celebrated
by Bishop CaneTtn, after which absoution was
given by five bishops individually The funeral
procession then began the Journey TO St Mary's
cemetery, mere were many high dignltaries OF
largest ever held in this citv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
DR.. DARLINGTON WATCHING CASE

Commissioner Darlington Of the Department Of
Health IS watching with interest tho expcrjnnent
b. ing made In Connecticut with Spotted fever"
serum. Cerebro- spinal meningitis has been raging
in this city since the first OF the year and extern
sive experiments have been carried on with a view
10 minimizing it's ravages. Every new cure" that
s v-orled ONT I'm this country Is usually broi,ht "a
the attention OF the Department OF Health Com
missioner Darlington receives from ten to Il dozen
nackapes Of medicine week by .,rrcss T'bav
are usually accompanied, by letter asking him to
experiment with the medicines ana certify TO their
good qualities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
NO CHANGE IN BRIDGE CRUSH PLAN.

AT the Board OF Estimate meeting yesterday the
special committee which heard the Poulsen pans
for lessening the Brooklyn Bridge crush reported
against any change in the plans adopted oy ''7
Bridge Department. The board approved tns r.
port. and also the report OF che Manhattan hIllse
terminal committee 20 ask the assent or the me-
borough company 10 the Bridge Department ; ptett
lower the grade OF DiyiSion-st. and the sSSAssS
tracks "a lst tho briSxe apygossa 81 oyer cntA1s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
CHILDREN USED IT AS A RATTLE.
Shell Which Killed Detroit Woman Had
Been Household Plaything.

Detroit Dec. 2-Thornas Z Barnes whose wife
was instantly killed in their home here yesterday
by the explosion Of a .'one FOUNDER" shell, to-day
told remarkable story Of the history Of the shell
j had been IN his wifes family. he said for
number Of years before her marriage her brother
William MANU-. having brought II home as q curio
when he was apprentice in the navy When
Mics Mahu F1arTied TO Barnes she brought the
shell TO her new home with her other possessions
Mr.. Barnes says he has used IL repeatedly 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
ALLEGED MURDERER DEAD.

Buffalo Dec 3-"Frcd' Jones. the alleged muir
derer OF constable William c. Gray and Mrs. Abhie
Goodrlch at Charlottesville Wednesday died IN
the Lockport Jail early to-day from salf-Inhctsd
wound at the time OF the tragedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
MAY SUCCEED A. r. PARDINeToN.

William Wallace. OF Boston. Is spoken Of 10 sue
coed A. r Pardington. who is TO retire chairman
Of the American Automobile Association next wear
Mr.. Wallace has driven high-power cars In many
iml ortant There is 4 strong sentiment among
Automobiles that the Office should be held by some
local this city is the centre Of activity in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-24
ANOTHER LIGHTING PLANT OPINION

When the Board Of Estimate meeting opened
yesterday, at the suggestion OF the Mayor a reso-
luton adopted authorizing the CORPORATION
Counsel 70 get opinion from ex-Judge Dillon as
10 the power Of the city the present charter
TO establish a municipal lighting plant