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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
sIXTY-FoUR CATHOLIC CONVERTS.
4 Hebrew ard an Actress in the List-A
Presbyterian Clergyman Expected

sixty-four converts TO the Catholic faith. inc.ud-
Ing twenty Epscopalians. six LuthcranS. Scotch
Presbyterians. one Hebrew-the second n seven
years-and a leading woman in n theatrical com
pany now playing IN Broadway were announced by
Father Bertrand L. Conway. of the Paulist Faith
ers last night, the result present series Of
nightly lectures 10 non-Catholics Tho lectures have
been given at the Church Of st. Paul the Apostle
for the last three weeks They have been conducted
by Father Conway and his co-missionary Father
John B. Harvey. end closed last night Presby-
teran minister has been attending the lectures and
fl is considered probable by the priests that he too
viii eventually 20 over TO the Church OF Rome
Twenty Of the converts have been baptized
and all will be placed for several months under
the instruction OF Father Moore. The number OF
converts this year is nearly twice last years fig
ure. when thirty-six were converted. This makes
total OF l6li converts by the lectures I'm five
years
Asked whether. as reported. Professor Charles A.
Briggs had attended the lectures. Father Conway
said he did not believe this had been the case He
admitted. however. that Professor Briggs was a
friend OF Father Doyle.
II Is understood that successor Father
DeshOn. the Superior General of the Paulist Faith
may be selected meeting OF the chapter
In April.
Father searles name has been mentioned in con-
nection with the post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
Ex.MAYoR BooDY DENIES CHARGES.
Says tombstone Is Trying to Get Out Of
Paying What He Owes.

Dr. Arthur tombstone. Of tho Hotel Savoy. IN
answer to a suit by Body. Mcclellan 81 Co. stock
brokers OF No 81 Broadway. for $3.50 lS said 70
be due them on a stock account That was closed
out IN November 1901. declares that through
gross negligence and violation Of their duty as
stock brokers' his account closed when II Il
had been continued ne would IN the subsequent
ris, in stocks have made $4,000 The suit has been
filed in Kings County and the answer Of DR.. John
stone was filed on Saturday.
In the papers the firm. the senior member OK
which Is ex-Mayor David A Body. OF BROOKLYN
rIIsSea that In May 1901. DR.. tombstone was in
GaSScd TO n in a sum 6pproXmating S-sasOOO
Tier he deposited stocks and bonds o. a glt-
edred variety and by the sale OF these ana PUT
chase OF Others his account was reduced. SO IhAS
on Nav IL he owed the frm only S0gSo a. When
H. accoufn was closed he owed $3.50 u. for which
70 =, - $4,000.
F;x-MayOr Boody said that ell Dr. Johnstone ;
,s-,Satfona OF rnismanagem and conversion
were false but that the reputation OF ms nrn Nss
surh that n did rot have TO pay any attehuoh 10
suCh charges and added: 1t is simply case OF q
man tryinS to get out OF paying what ne owes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
DISPLEASED HRS. EDDY, HE SAYS.
Pease Thinks She Did Not Like Mrs. Stet-
sons Methods in Miss Lyman's Election

Dr. Charles c. Pease. the physician dentist and
Christian Scientist. who is the avowed author OF
certain recent criticisms OF Mrs Augusta Z. Stet-
son. the real leader Of the 600 First Church OF
Christ Scientist finally kept his promise yesterday
and attended the evening service at the church.
while | have no direct evidence DR.. Pease told
a Tribune reporter last night, Il have doubt
that Mrs. Stetson. By the secret methods she pur-
sues. is trying 10 'Garken' my influence None the
less the humble instrument OF Infinite Wisdom
rot only attended the meeting to-day. but also on
Wednesday,
DR.. Pease intimated that the methods pursued by
Mrs. Stetson in the election OF Miss Laura Lyman
first reader were alike objectionable and pre-
sumsbiy dspleasinG 20 Mrs. Eddy. Asked how his
opposition to Mrs. stetson had been viewed by
other members OF the congregation yesterday. DR..
Pease said:
Those who under the dominion OF the Per-
sonalIty did not manifest the sweet amenities Of
that love which IS Mrs Eddys watchword; but
their darkened countenances indicated the poison
with which their minds seemed to be saturated
Those who were not under this influence I'm this
church. however, manifested the spirit Of Christ and
the teachings OF Mrs Eddy in their loving greetings
and smiles without the alloy OF poison
DR.. Pease said he TRANQUILITY awaited Mrs. 6tet-
next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
CaILDREN'S GUARDIANS REPORT.
Tina. Body Cared for 231 Tots Last Year,
Placing 1856 in Families.

Tn. nfth annual report Of I'll. New-Jersey state
Board OF Childrens Guardians. Just Issued SHOWS
steady progress both IN tEs number OF children
cared for and In the increasing confidence OF tbs
public.
A steady increase is shown In the number CT
children maintained IN 'free homes without any
sxp.nse TO the locality from which they came. The
average cost OF maintenance during the year vas
a. Is a week The Importance OF careful super
yison Of these children placed In families Ia en-
phasized An appeal is made 20 the legislature Tor
f,rnoa 10 meet OF expense ever the m
sfituIion's appropriation OF s. go II for tho last
two years. Attention is also called to what Presl-
believes Is the necessity Tor more rigorous
laws governing certain Institutions.
Desertor by parents Is again said to be the prtn-
c,naI cause OF commitment TO the institution
Inring the year there have been 81 children COM
,nItted 10 the care OF the board. 10 of whom were
placed out IN families. There were sSS children
transferred from family TO another and les
DISCHARGED from custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
STRIKE IN SUBWAY USELESS.
So the C. F. U. Thinks-Some Contractors
Employ Only Non-union Men

Tho labor troubles In the subway discussed
for nearly two hours at yesterdays meeting OF the
Central Federated Union several radical PROPOSE
tons being made and voted down II ad-
n.itted that strike could do little good and that
the c. F. L.. by resortins 20 aggressive measures.
could accomplish nothing in the way OF forcing the
equipment contractors to employ union men. The
delegates of the unions directly Interested frankly
admitted that they we're powsrless to strike, he
cause In cases the contractors complained of
employed only non-union men, that there were
union men to order out, and sympathetic strikes
were practically impossible, because a number OF
the unions had signed the arbitration agreement
OF the Building Trades Employers Association.
One delegate proposed that IL the employers
the power house OF the subway did not discharge
the non-union men, the motormen engaged for
the subway should be asked refuse to run the
cars when the subway open.
DELEGATE McConville. OF the safety Associa ton
OF Engineers. ssid there no unfcn represent
ing the motormen In the c. F. u, and II
there was. the proposition OF the question.
CO OF thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
JAPAN CALLS RESERVES
One DiUision on Board Transports
Force at SdSehO.

London, Feb. 1.-The correspondent OF The
Daily Mail" at Che-Foo sends dispatch saying
that ne has learned that the japanese naval re-
serve was modified last week. ard that the
First Army Reserve was partly modified WITH
great secrecy. the troops arriving at their des-
tinations disguised coolies over one hundred
transports have been requisitioned the CORE
spondent continues. and twenty-eght transports
and thirty-eight warships are lying at saseho.
twenty-five miles north by west Of NasasakL
Forty transports filled with the Kumsnato d.
vision. are lying in Takeshiki Harbor, IN Tsu-
shima, ready for invasion. The destination Of
these latter vessels IS believed to be Chung Yu-
A s.mi-oflcial denial has been issued at ST.
Petersburg to the reports that the Car presided
at a council at which the Russian reply was
decided upon. and II is explained that no con-
ference. except the one at which Grand Duke
Alexis presided has been held in connection with
Russo-Japanese affairs
A dispatch received here from Ticn-Tsin says
Russia is purchasing large quantities OF KAT
Ping coal for immediate delivery at Port Arthur.
where the stocks OF coal believed TO be run
ming low.
Thu correspondent OF The Morning POST at
Che-Fco Gays that a British vessel and some
Others engaged in a regular service to Port
Arthur stopped when about 10 enter that
port.
Competent Judges. The Posts" correspondent
goes on predict the total failure OF the Russian
commissarat IN the event OF prolonged hos
tilites.
Under date OF January &c a correspondent OF
The Daily Express" at Kobe sends By way OF
Shanghai statement that the japanese feet
sailed from Saseho Saturday. January %.
for Masanpho. Corea and says that his dispatch
was stopped from transmission over the Gus
toma-y routes by the censor.
The Shanghai correspondent Of Tho Daily
Telegraph" says that officials there have re-
ce!ved news that Russian troops are occupying
Kivahou. north of the Gulf of Liao-Tunk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
GODDARD NOT A CANDIDATE.
lie Does Not Think Democratic Plurality in
XIIth District Can Be Overcome.

Captain T. Norton Goddard. who. 81 was an
rounced yesterday. would probably be nominated
~ the Republicans for Congress from the XIIth
District succeed Mayor Mcclellan. declared last
night that he wes not a candidate for the nominal
tion had not been and would not be. and that the
use Of mis- name was wholly unauthorized
Furthermore" declared Captain Goddard II
Don't believe Il is worth while Tor the Republicans
20 nominate anybody. There is no hope. al a
special election this time OF year, get out the
full Republican vote ana IL Is prcposterous 10
think Of overcoming the 1900 Democratic plurality
IN the district. Besides. the Democrats are en-
titled 10 have a Democrat I'll cut the term
The Republican primaries viii be held tomorrow
et the i've Assembly district Republican headquar-
ters IN the NIlth Congress DistTict-the XNIIIth.
Xxth XNTId. XXlNth and XVIII, The con-
vention will take place Thursday night at the
NN;h Assembly District Republican headquarters.
". Bourke Cochran viii be the Democratic nomi-
nee The Democratic convention will De held to-
night at No 97 East ThiTty-Eeconc-Et, the Tam
many headquarters OF The AXth District MI
Cochran viii be nominated by reclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
CROWD GREETS TRAIN.
4bout 10000 See the First One on
Bridgeport EIeUdted Tracks.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


Bridgeport Conn. Jan. 31.--A cheering crowd
OF at least ten thousand people greeted the first
train that over the elevated tracks Of
the New-York. New-Haven and Hartford Rail-
road here to-day. Yesterday IL was announced
that tho first train to run over the elevated
tracks would be the passenger train which
leaves the Grand Central Station. New-York. at
1902. and arrives here at IL % o'clock. AS
early as o'clock the crowd began to gather to
witness the tearing up and shifting Of the
tracks The engineering corps IN charge OF the
work made such accurate calculations that the
train was only Ave minutes late on leaving the
station. Police were necessary to clear the
tracks for the train 10 pull into the station. so
eager was the crowd to press close to the cars
The passengers on the train were much sur
prised at the demonstra ton. and for a time
were unable to comprehend what II all meant
Hundreds OF people crowded on the train for the
sake Of saying they had ridden to New-Havsn
on the first train TO run the $4,000 900 ele-
waited tracks which will enecually eliminate
the grade crossings IN the city. The railroad
company has been at work on the improve
ments for three years. and 10 Will be two years
more before the undertaking Is completed. a.
the new station Is IN 20 10 erected. a tenn
poTary building answering the purpose for the
present.
To add 20 the scene Of activity the Connects
cut Railroad and Lighting Company was busy
connecting their Stratford-ave. line with the
Falraeld-ave. line, which will now run under
the elevated steam tracks and make a contlnu-
Gus line. whereas before passengers on the troll
ley cars were obliged 10 walk acros. the tracks
Of the steam road. The city paid 100000 as
Its share Of the expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01

business Re declared that when the State
.,-aintly Governor told the city that the State
RAD such a right II was sros. interference his
part The WY the city kept the Sabbath was ite
own AFFAIR and In such matters neither the Gov
e-por Uor Mr. Ralnes need he consulted The ex-
istirg liquor law had brought about nameless
g-d ehanclass condition in this city. II had been
isiS on he backs OF the people by the dominant
r0liticgl PARTY in the State fer blackrlaiL Only
ackmaii could account Tor tne cono-uon eklstinS
iIl Albany. -, 49,
asked why II should be necessary FER the city to
have the Railway Commissioners visit II that 1t
might regulate with It's own money Its transporta-
ton affairs. He advised the people TO make de-
rand for a constitutional amendment that would
avp the municipality power 10 regulate It's internal
ereirs The city should also, Mr.. Warner said.
have the right regulate the lighting. He con-
cerpned the gas combine as IL esal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
CLARK HOWELL DROPS FREE SILVER
Ee Says the Question Is Dead; 'Tet It Rest
In Peace"
trr TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRrBuSx.I

Atlanta. Ga. i'm. 3l-Clsrk Howell, Editor Of
The Constitution and Democratic National Com
milteernan from Georgia declares:
The proposition FOR tho free coinage 70 g''-~- 80
no longer an issue. and the question OF bimetalsm
has for the present been lai4 the political 4e44.
If al tho conditions were the same. there would
still be a nsistent demand for bimetallisn, and
the Democrats standing for The Industrial and pro-
ductive interests Of the country would be behind
that demand. But the conditions are not the same.
In fact they entirely different. The money
IDLY the Republican prophets declared II would
increase the result OF b!metallsm and the feat
ures that characterize that increase precisely
what the bimetallists declared they would be. The
silver question Is dead. IL rs because the truth of
its contention has been verified. Let it rest In
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
THE REV. MR. SCHULTZ A CATHOLIC.
His Wife Kept Him from Being a Priest,
but He Joined the Church.

Milwaukee Jan. sl.-The Rev. Charles II. Schultz
formerly connected with the Church Of the Trans
nguration OF New-York. to-day publicly renowned
allegiance TO the Episcopal faith and was baptized
and received into the Catholic Church A number
OF his former parishioners Witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. Schultz had been rector OF St Stephen 5
Episcopal Church hero. for more than a year com
ing TO this city from Nsshotah where he was
Instructor in Episcopal institution He wanted
to be priest. but his wife refused to become 4
nun. and kept him out OF the priesthood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
REPORT MAY FAVOR MASON.

Among politicians II was generally reported last
night that Alexander T. Mason would be recon-
meaded by the special committee OF FIVE appointed
by Chairman Murray OF the Republican County
Committee leader OF the XXIXth Assembly
District against the claims OF Franklin B.
Ware Mr. Ware had been elected leader. but
the choice was set aside by the courts. The
special committee has held one or two long meet
fngs and IL has been asserted that the dispute
not yet settled, but the reports yesterday
were the contrary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
FIRE IN a NEWPORT COTTAGE.
Blaze Put Out by Servants Directed by
"AI' Adams's Daughter.
- rrLrGrArH IL rHr rnIrrNr. !

Newport. r. L. Jan. 31.-The explosion OF a
lamp ct Delmain- the cottage at Nerrnsansett
and Bellevue ayes. caused an alarm 20 be sent
IN to-day. but the fremen had little to do as
the servants in the house had extinguished the
flames before they arrived
The house Is occupied by Mrs. Evelyn B.
Armit. daughter OF Al Adams the policy
king" and under her direction the fire was extin-
guished without doing any damage other than
the burning OF rug. Demain was occupied
by Alfred G. Vanderbilt the winter before he
married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
oKAFANDJA STILL BESIEGED.
Three Men Killed in Sorties-Omaruru Re-
pels Attack.

Berlin Jan 31.-A dispatch received here from
Swakopmund. German Southwest Africa, says
that since January II three men have been
killed In sortles from Okahsndja against the be-
sieging rebel natives. The garrison at Omaruru
repuIsed a severe attack on January -. and II IS
assumed that Otiul bingwe Is also besieged Re
pairs 70 the railroad beyond Karibib have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
CONGRATULATIONS TO WRIGHT

Washington. Jan. S--Just before his retirement
from ONCE Secretary Root addressed the following
cable dispatch 20 Governor Luxe Wright:
Hearty congratulations and good wishe. upon
ycur assuming the Office o. Civil Governor. There
he better wish thsn for the same fidelity
ability and success when hsve always characters
ized your public service IN the Philippine Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
CALLS GAS TRUST ILLEGAL.
John De Witt Warner Says City Should
Make Its Excise Regulations.

The Acorn Club listened to address Home
RUE last evening at its clubroons No. is East
Broadway. the speaker being John De Witt
Warner.
Mr.. Warner said he ala not wish TO be understood
intimating that the city owed allegiance to
the State In excise. fer Instance the State had
right collect tor maintena nce. but for the
State 10 tell the city how TO regulate sale OF
ssuoE was a gross piece o; not rninding its own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
NEWSPAPERS PRAISE REPORT.
Government Urged Promptly to Execute the
Proposed Reforms

London. Feb. The morning papers sdi-
torisIly applaud the report OF the Royal Com
mission. OF which Lord Esher Is head as thor
ough and practical. and express the hope that
the government will execute the reforms with
courage and promptitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01
ZEPPElIN'S NEW AIRsHIP.

Berlin. Jan. N--Count Zeppelin has begun the
construction Of a new airshp. His call for financial
assistance brought subscriptions amounting to
Hi2,eoo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01

Art Exhibitions and Sales
A.-"ESecutors' Absolute Saiss.
American Art Galleries,
MADISON SQUARE SOUTH. NEW you
This Afternoon at 2:3O,
= 49,: :: 49,: s.: Cd . .... !: :. .
To 30 Sold by Order Of the Executors q
Mrs. Ellen ]. Banker,
Lvington, New York.
Oriental and European Bronses
Cloisonne Enamcls, Ivory Carvings
Silver, Cabinet Objscts Relics
Expensive Books, Furniture by
Herter & Brothers). Stained Glass
Panels, and Other ObiscsA
ALSO
Wednesday Afternoon,
BEGINNING promptly at ; oGock
The PRIVATE COLLECTION
Mr.. Thomas A. Mack,
Oriental Porcclains and BronzsS
AND RARE
Antique Chinese, Persian, and
Animal Rugs
To be Sold BY order Of Executors
On Wednesday Evening next.
Feb. 3rd, at s O'Clock,
Modern Paintings
Water Colors
Belonging to the estate of the hs
Francis Hall,
Elmira, New York, and
Mrs. Ellen ]. Banker,
Irvington, New York
On Free View
"a. M. to s P. NJ.
N. sales will be conducted ~
THOMAS 4. KIRBY. of the
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, MaaaW
East 2sd ST.. Madlson square South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-01

To Cure q Gold In One Day
Take laxative Brorno Quinins Tablets Ali drueEsts
refund the money IL it tails to cyr.. T. " Crows
Signature II each boz. 1ko
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-14
PAMPHLET GIVES BIRD
AND ARROR DAY PROGRAMS

superintendent of Public Instrlrc-
ticn Bayliss has Issued "a han Isomc
pamphlet giving program to bc car
ricd ont IN the public schools IF the
state for Arbor and Bird day Friday.
April -. The program was complied
by Miss Alice Eimba!l. of Golconda.
Pope county. who was awarded the
prize of $40 in gold offered by super
intcndeHt Blyliss for the best pro-
gram for Aroor and Bird day.
On the title page of the cover is an
engraving from a photograph of
"Crag's Bluffs" the great stone face
Of Pope county.
The program embraces a number 81
rccitations and readings. and QUOTA
tons from the scriptures and the
poets, and a letter from Miss Mary
DrummoEd. Of Wheaton county. sec
reiary II the Audubon society RI III
noiS 10 TIE teachers IF the state re
gardin- the study cf Lirfs auI Tho
protection Of them from wanton lilI-
ing.
\ copy If this program has been
mailed each county superintendent ia
the state. and they can secure III Sn-
per:nten1f Bayliss all the additional
copies they desire until the edition Of
10000 copies has been exhausted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-14
FIRE DAMAGES
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Flames start From Unknown Origin
in Store Room in
Basement.

G. W. AIitchem, the fireman at the
public library, on returning to his du-
ties at 1870 this morning, discovered
n small blaze in the central store
room in the basement on the south
side of the building.
The origin Of the flames is entirely
Il mystery. y small roll of paper
which had been lying in the corner
since last October was the only in
hammable material in the room.
After the blaze il was found that
several windows were broken by the
heat and that the casing and door
leading to the lavatories was burned
away. besides an amount of plaster
which fell from the wall.
Had the building not been fire proof
the blaze might have resulted seriously.
The damage done will amount 10 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-14
SPRING JOLTED BY THE
HEAVIEST SNOW OF YEAR

The advance of spring, which was
moving this way under encouraging
Roadway. was given a severe jolt yes
terday by the heaviest snow storm Of
the winter season
The fall was - inches melted. or
about eight inches on the level Rail-
road and street car traffic was affected.
but not riousIy. The city street de-
partment had wagons out this after
noon hauling the snow away
Dispatches say the storm RACED al
over central Illinois. ! blanket Of the
beautiful covers the entire state of
Kansas. the storm extending through
out the wheat belt At some points
in Missouri the most severe weather
Of the winter prevails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-14
Ballot Boxes stuffed.

When the votes were counted in the
Fourth IL was found there were -
ballots in excess Of the number Of
names recorded in the tally book. II
was charged that the ballot box had
been stuffed both here and in the
Fifth ward. where LooBey was in SUI
preme command i'm behalf of the
Low;len tickets In the Fifth there
was only 4 dozen ballots above the
tally. but in neither ward were there
sufficient TO change the result How
ever, this irreguIarity, together with