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1 xmwm FIFTY-SECOND YEAR. BROOKLYN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 181)0. PRICE TWO CENTS. WEATHER AND TIDES. BOOMING GUGGENIIEIMER.

BOH SIDES YOUNG Plin WONT STAND REPUBLICANS FOR KTfllRD. ILL POLICE BEEN OR becoming a Minister of the Crown to communicate a protest to the Queen's enemies. Steyn Joins the Boers. BLOEMFONTICIN, Dec. 6 (Delayed in transmission.) President Ste.yn, of the Or-ango Free State, Joined the UoerS near Modder River to-day, being received will) grnxt enthusiasm.

Result of the First Klmberly Sortie. LONDON, Dec. 7. -According to the offi He Has Been Suggested as the Run ning Mate for Bryan. 'Randolph Guggenhelmer, President of the City Council, Is being spoken of as a Vice Presidential possibility at the City Hull today and th subject Is receiving serious attention.

Notice has been LroiiKht to Mr. Ouggcnhelmer's avullablllty as the running mate of William J. Itiyiin, ly the publication In the Lynchburg, Virginia News, of a special desputh from Niw York, which says that a number of men prominent In the council's of the National Democracy have come to tha conclusion thnt Mr. fluggen-helmer would make an Ideal candidate for tho Vice Presidency upon the Democratic ticket. They bass their claim upon Mr.

Guggenhelmer's rnnvvrsutism and upon hl engaging personality, iih well us upon lils wealth. Commenting editorially upon Mr. Guggenhcimer's boom, the News editorially say "He would make a vastly better candidate than Se-wall did three years ago. lie would adil Infinitely more strength to the ticket, both as respects Its personality arid the necessary "sinews of war." The fact Is that the nomination of some 8U-h Eastern Democrat as Mr. Ouggenhelmer affords the only possible rhance of getting any funds wherewith to defray the inevitable expenses of a vigorous Presidential rainpalgrn as well as the only hopo of making even a tolerable flKht for the three pivotal Eastern States.

Mr. Guggenhelmer is a man of character ami good sense. In all of the assaults made upon vulnerable representatives of the New York City Democracy he has escaped offensive criticism from the bitterest enemies of Tammany Hall, which is pretty good evidence that he Is clean in his personal and political transactions." FOR THE NEW BHIDGE. Plenty of Money Now to Proceed With the Work. Bids were opened at 2 o'clock this after noon by the Commissioners pf the new East River Bridge for furnishing the materials, and for constructing the steel cables, sus-renders, cable bands, roverlnjrs, sheaves and their appurtenances to be used In connection with the building of the new East River Bridge, now building.

The opening of the bids was made possi ble by the approval by the Mayor this morn ing of the bond issue to be devoted to the new bridge. The bond issue only-passed the Municipal Assembly a week ago. The contract Is to be completed within ten months after the cable saddles are set In place on the steel towers of the bridge. The contractor will be obliged to furnish a bond to the amount of $400,000. The only bid received for the new bridge cables by the new East River Bridge Com mission this afternoon was that of John A.

Roebllng Sons' Company, of New York William A. Roebllng, President. The bid was It was referred to Chief En glneer Buck. The probability Is the bid will be accepted at the meeting this afternoon. Commissioner Lane estimated that the work would cost Jl, 000,000.

THE CHRISTMAS TIMES. It Will be a Paper of Special Interest and Attractive eatures. Special effort to combine features of more than Daasina- Interest will characterise tne holiday edition of the Times on Saturday, of thi week. While the illustrations, stories and articles will reflect in great degree the nature and spirit of the occasion, something entirely different from the usual tnnstmas editions may be expected by the readers or Hrooklvn's great home paper, win oe mwr to be keDt and Deruaed with Interest and delight beyond the period which Is responsible for its publication. Unlike similar efforts of other Journals it will not rely upon a so-called art supplement or doubtrui quality tn offset the shortcomings of other sec tions, for while a concession will be made to good taste and the natural desire to look upon something handsome In the way of art coloring be catered to, the many pages will bristle with good, substantial reading matter, and appropriate Illustrations whtcli will Interest and appeal with special em phasis to the great army of readers of the paper.

The local atmosphere will be iaun-f ully maintained, both In the news and special features, and this characteristic which has made the Times Indispensable in thou sands of Brooklyn households, win De reneci-ed in no uncertain tone. The edition will be one of which the publishers will be proud, feel that their gratification will be shared by all admirers of wholesome, en terprising Journalism, who read It. 1 ne whole edition will be furnished without cost to the newsboys, carriers and dealers who regularly handle the paper. Whatever they receive for the paper on saturoay win oe clear profit to them. LAST OF THE BRADLEY-MARTINS.

Furniture and Brlc-a-Brac Taken from Late Home to he Shipped. This morning seven moving: vans drew up before the residence of the Uradley-Marttns, 20 and 22 West Twentieth street, Manhattan, and the men began loading up big packing cases. All the pictures, bric-a-brac and furniture of the Bradley-Martins had been carefully packed, and the cases were addressed to London. This morning's ceremony is the last of the Bradley-Martins great act or shaking the dust of New York from their feet. The house Is decorated, with a huge sign, notifying all comers that the property Is for sale.

SHE LOVES HIM STILL. But Mrs. Ferguson Wishes Her Hus band Would Support Her, Emily Ferguson, well dressed and petite. who lives with her mother at 635 Halsey street, appeared against her husband, Will-lam Ferguson, this morntrvg in the Gates Avenue Police Court, whom she charged with having deserted her and her child. Cloudy to-nlKu; warmer; variable iwlnds becoming fresh to brisk southeasterly.

High water to-morrow: Uravcsend Hay, 11:24 A. Hundv Hook. A. M.l Gov ernor's Inland, 12 Cunarsle, 12:46 A. Horkaway Inlet.

114 A.M.; Hollands Land-liiK, 12:29 A. M. Wullabout, 12:40 P. Hell (Jute, 1:66 P. M.

Wlllets Point, P. M. Moon rises 9:62. Hun rises to-morrow 7:11. of the House pending the decision of his case by the coiiimltlw.

Chairman Taylor wild he coul see no reason for taking such action. "Mr. Roberts," suld he, "hus us much right to the floor aB any member-fleet, and that Is exactly his present status." Roberts Willllut Fling Mud. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.

The statement him been made that Huberts and agents of the Mormon Church had determined to fight back by endeavoring to collect evidence de rogatory to the moral character of members of Congress. I-tobcrts was asked as to the truth of this antiertlon. "It Is contemptible," said he, "tho suggestion has been made to me by some low people, but I have thrown their letters Into the waste paper basket and have paid no attention to them. I am neither a cur nor a and if I cannot win my fight like a man, I will go out. You cannot say too strongly for me that It Is abominable to believe that I would engage In such a cru sade." Senator Chandler Works Off a Pon- derous Joke.

WASHINGTON, Deo. Chandler Introduced a bill in the Senate to-day to Im prove the athletic education of the cadets at West Point and Annapolis. What seemed to be a serious matter turned Into burlesque after a discussion of the aim of tho bill. Mr. Chandler wanted It to go to the Committee on Education and Labor.

Mr. Hale remarked that books and Intelli gence seemed to cut no figure these days in the academies, colleges and universities. The best football and baseball players at the government schools he Insisted were regarded In certain circles as the greatest men graduated at the ex pense of the taxpayers. He did not want Mr. Chandler, with apparent seriousness.

said his purpose wan to arrange national and international contests and compel the railroads to carry people free of charge to witness the football games between the cadets and others. These statements convulsed most of the Senators with laughter. Gen. Hawley urn not relish the talk, and solemnly expressed the belief that many people would take Mr. Chandler seriously.

The Introduction of the bill was undoubtedly intended to remind the West Point and Annapolis boys that they had better study- more and have fewer football contests away from their posts. GHASTLY RELICS. Burned Negro's Bones Carried Away by Morbid Persons. MAYSVILLE, Deo. 7.

All that remained of the body of Dick Coleman, the negro who was burned at the stake here yesterday, waa taken from the embers of the fire last night and burled In Potters' Field. Only the skull and a few charred bones were found. Some ot the bones were taken from the ashes by morbid persons, who prise them as relics of the barbarous crime. All Is quiet In the city. 'BICYCLIST BUN DOWN.

His Blood Covered the Street While Waiting for an Ambulance. William P. Heck, a bell hanger, about yearB old, of 119 North Portland avenue, while riding a wheel on Gates, near Franklin avenues, at 11 o'clock this morning, was struck by a horse, attached to a coach owned by Charles Tully, of 377 'l'hroop avenue, and driven by John Orogan, of S7D Throop avenue. Peck fell beneath the horse's hoofs and sustained severe wounds on the scalp and right ear, and concussion of the brain. It required twenty-five minutes for an ambulance to respond from St.

John's Hospital. Peck's blood covered the street for yards around, When his wounds were dressed, nearly a half hour was spent by the surgeon in ascertaining- the man's name" and address. Ho was finally removed to the hospital in a serious condition. EE-TRACKING WASHINGTON ST. Some Confusion on Lower Fulton Street as Result of Improvements, A big piece of work has, been undertaken by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company in the removal of the tracks on Washington street from the centre of that thoroughfare and relaying them on the south side of the street, in order that the north side may be left free for vehicular traffic.

The work, which waa begrun yesterday, will be pushed with all possible speed day and night until completed, In the meantime the cars of the several lines operating over the bridge will reach the structure by way of Jay or Adams streets. A new switch also Is to be put in at Sands and Washington streets, so that the cars of the DeKalb avenue and of the old Nassau lines may turn Into Washington street from the bridge en route from Manhattan, and come up Washington street to Concord or Pulton street. Some ot the other lines may also use Washington Instead of Fulton, as at present, on their return trip. There was some confusion to-day on lower Fulton street and on Washing-ton street as a result of the closing of the latter thoroughfare; but men were stationed by the Rapid Transit Company at various points to advise prospective passengers of the temporary change of route. No cars were run north of Navy street on Myrtle avenue, between 7 and 9 A.

and no transfers were given, to passengers wishing to go beyond this point on the last-named thoroughfare. The Myrtle avenue cars going to the bridge to-day were run through Navy street and Raymond street, and over the Cross-town route to Adama street; thence through the latter thoroughfare to the bridge. The north' roadway of the bridge was closed last night fur repairs. The roadway Is being- replanked. President Clinton L.

Rosstter, of the Rapid Transit Company, has a little surprise In store for the old employees of that oompany who stuck to the company during the recent strike in the shape of an increase of pay. The Increase will be given the men is a Now Year's present, when their pay will be as follows: Five-year men, 13.30; three-year men, J2.80; two-year en, 12.10 per day. This does not apply to the old Nassau men pr the road employees. Chamberlain Accepts an Honor. LONDON, Dec.

Joseph Chamber lain, the Colonial Beoretary, has agreed to accept an honorary degree from Trinity Col-lego, Dublin, on December IV. Alone at the Til Prnnsjl'onla Hllmil stands rontplraoaa St th front of the mirotdi of tha world. )'u: Snl famous train to ttiletgn, Rt. Lonla, Clncln-nitl, demand. Toledo in Detroit.

tiutloa. fuut of Fulton street. cial report of the first Important sortie from Kln.U-rly, November 25, the IlrRlsh losses wore Mvh killed and twenty-sfiven wounded. They took twenty Boer prisoners. THRIFTY KINO MENELEK.

Won't Go to Paris Unless the Powers Pay, His Expenses. KOMH, Dec. 7. -King Menelek, of Abyssinia, who was reported recently as contemplating a vlHlt to tha Paris Exposition, says he will not make the trip unless the Powers pay hla expenses. NATIVE RAIDERS AT WORK.

They Operate Along the Turkestan Frontier and Destroy Villages. BOMBAY, Dec. 7. Native raiders are operating along the TurklHtan frontier near Khankl. They have burned a number of villages.

PRINCE BISMARCK ILL. Wounds Received In the Franco-Prussian War HAMBURG, Dec. Herbert Bts-mark has gone to the Tyrol being seriously out of health, as a result of the opening of wounds In hla legs, received In the Franco-Prussian war. THE KAISER IS PREVIOUS. Will Celebrate the 20th Century One Year Ahead of Time.

BERLIN, Dec. Kaiser has ordered for tho first of January that everything governmental from regimental flags to postal cards be decorated In honor of the new century. The government haa begun secret negotiations with the Centrurn, Catholic party regarding the new naval Increase bill. It Is of the highest Importance to the Kaiser that tho Centrum support the measure and that party, aware of this fact. Is making extortionate demands for Its services, including the complete restoration of tne Catholic Church Into the State.

PRAISE FOR OUR TROOPS. Out of 7,000 Men, Not One HaB Misbehaved in Japan. MANILA, Nov. 4 (by mail). The Toklo Orient says In Its latest Issue: "It Is no small thing to record of seven thousand soldiers for this la the nuraoer of American troops recently passing through the treaty ports of Japan that there has not been one police case to mar their reputation.

In so large a body of soldiers, It would not have been a surprise to find several black sheep, and that there haa not been a single one must be as gratifying to the local American community If not to that nation at large as it Is welcome to the apanese. The students of the Toklo University, who volunteered as guides speak in the highest terms of the intelligence and deportment of these whom they conducted about the sights ot the metropolis; and we can do nothing less than heartily congratulate our Ameri can friends on this excellent and exceptional record." EDWARD 1. KtENK. THE ACCIDENT TO GOMPERS. Condition, of the Labor Leader is Serious.

WASHINGTON, Deo. 10 o'clock this morning It was stated at the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor, that the condition of President Oompers, who was thrown from a bicycle yesterday. Is quite serious. It Is believed that he will not be able to leave here on Saturday as Intended, to attend the Federation of Labor Convention, which ir.eets at Detroit on Monday next COULDN'T STAND DIVORCE. So Simon Sprinkle and it is Former Wife Remarried.

MOWEQUA, 111.. Dec. more than a tnlonth ago Simon Sprinkle was dtvoroed from his wife, and when the decree was granted he voluntarily gave her IIO.OW. Last night he remarried her. Neither could bear the separation.

A BABY REVOLUTION. Gen. Toledo, With 300 Men, Tried to Start it in Guatemala. WASHINGTON. Dec.

Department of State received a cablegram to-day from Mr. Hunter, Minister to Guatemala, stating that he has been Informed by the Guatemalan government that on December 2, Gen. Toledo with 800 followers, principally foreigners, attempted a revolution near the bor der of Salvador at a place called Jutlapa. They were attacked by the government troops and driven across the border with heavy loss. All the othor departments are reported Quiet.

THE STATE CANAXS. An Unusually Large Amount of Traffic This Year. fSlxxHal to the Brooklyn Ttms.) ALBANY, Dec. J. 'According; to, figures made public to-day by Col.

Partridge, Superintendent of Public Works, the canal business of i(99, measured In tons, was far greater than that of any year since 18H, with the exception of 1SS6. It amounted to 3,686,509 tons against 3.714.SM in 1896. The eastward tonnage tons, and that carried West was 24,759. C. Two Struck by a N.

Y. Central Train. F1SHKILL LANDING, N. Dec. 7.

Frank Tlmoney and a man named Doyle, while walking along the tracks of the New York Central Railroad neachere this morning, were struck by a train and hurled Into a ditch. Doyle was distantly killed, and Tlmoney probably fatally Injured. The lat ter is erne of the oldest and wealthiest brick manufacturers on the Hudson River. The Pope's Illness. ROME.

Dec. Pope Is still bel with cold. This Is not necessitated by the seriousness of his condition, but is advls able on account of the wet weather. It' was announced this morning that his cough had abated. Invitations tor th publlo consistory to be held December 14 have been Issued.

More Young Turk! Arrested. CONSTANTINOPLE, Deo. 7. Further arrests of members of the Toung Turkish A Metliuon and Cronje Strengthen Their Forces. METHUEN RESUMES COMMAND AND REPORTS HE IS IN COMMUNICATION WITH KIMBERLY.

President Steyn Joins the Boers Kaffirs' Report That Ladysmlth Siege Has Been Lifted. CAPIC TOWN, Dec. Walker to-day received an official despatch from Gin. Methuen, dated LKsc. 6, saying that he has resumed command of his column and Is In nightly communication-wlth Klmberly.

The health of his troops Is excellent. Soma of the Boer prisoners who have arrived hero say tha.t if Klmberly is relieved many of the Free Staters who have become dissatisfied will stop fighting. MODDER RIVER STATION. Dec. -(Delayed In transmission.) den.

Cronje, who Is concentrating below Spytfonteln, about six miles north of here, has been re-enforced by 8,000 Boers from Natal. The new bridge over the Modder, which Is being constructed by the engineers, la rapidly nearlng completion. Gen Methuen is waiting on this to get the artillery across when he will be In condition to advance on tho last stage to Klmberly. Some naval guns with lyddite shells are expected here shortly. Gen.

Methuen has been re-enforced by the Twelfth Lancers and moro field guns have arrived, togother with tents and stores. It Is expected the rest of the re-enforcements will be here in another week. Twelve of tha British wounded died yesterday. A few oases of fever have appeared probably because of the corpses In the river. Consequently the camp 1ms been shifted back.

The morale of the troops Is excellent. 2. On That Date Boer Artillery Was Doing Great Damage. LADYSMITH, Dec. In transmission.) The Boers' bombardment is becoming hotter.

They are using thirty-two guns, the shells from which have smashed some of the British howitzers, thrown down tents and killed horses. The garrison has suffered numerous casualties. There are now 207 sick and 225 wounded. One of the Boers' shrapnel shells penetrated the hospital and exploded its bullets among the patten killing One and wounding several. IS LADYSMITH RELIEVED? Kaffir Reports Say the Boers Have Been Whipped Into Retirement.

LONDON, Dec. 7. A Dalzell despatch from Durban, dated December 6, asserts on Kaffir authority, that the Boers made a final assault on Ladysmlth December 4, opening with a furious bombardment. The British met the Boers, says the despatch, and drove then back, the latter retreating with the loss of hundreds. The siege of the town has probably been raised.

This story, emanating from Kaffir sources, is probably based on scant fact. ANOTHER KIMBERLY SORTIE. British Attacked Besiegers Yesterday-Used Armored Train. LONDON, Dec. 7.

A despatch from Pretoria under yesterday's date says that the garrison of Klmberly made another sortie from the town that morning. The British employed an armored train. The sorties of Col. Klkewleh, commanding at Klmberly, are made evidently with the strategic ob-pect of distracting- the Boers concentrating south of Klmberly to oppose Methuen. KRUOER WANTS TO EIGHT.

Transvaal Officials, However, Try to Dissuade Him. LORENZO MARQUES, Dec. 6 (delayed In transmission). President Kruger is anxious to go to the front, but Is being dissuaded from the move by the Transvaal officials. BOERS AT C0LENSO.

They Have Established Five Strong Camps There. LONDON, Deo. 7. A despatch to the Times from Frere Camp, dated December 2, says: "The patrol reports that the main body of the Boers, 7,000 strong, with much loot, passed to the north through Weenen continuously on November 26 and November 26. There are now five Boer camps around Col-enso, north of the Tugela River, and also to the Westward, near Springfield, commanding Potgleter's Drifts FRERE CAMP.

Natal, Dec. 2 (delayed In transmission). One hundred and fifty Boers were seen near Chlevely Station to-day tampering with the railway line. Lieut. James, with a naval twelve-pounder, fired three shells at them, killing two or three.

Mnjor-Oeneral Clery hns arrived here. His Protest to Steyn Regarded as 111-Advlsed. CAPH TOWJ, Dec. i (delayed In telegram from Premier Sohrel-eer, of Cape Colony, to President Steyn, of the Orsnge Free State, of date of November 17. reads as "I have heard with surprise that your commanders have Invaded district south of the Orange River, declared them to be republican fcrrltory and commandeered by Uritlsh subjects.

I hardly believe that such action has been sanctioned by yourself. I emphatically protest that the people of Cape Colony have not deserved such treatment and some may thereby be misled Into conduct entailing serious suffering. The consequences will be upon your shoulders unless it is stopped Immediately." Premier Sehrlener afterward officially reported to the Magistrates that President Steyn repudiated the action of his commandants. There Is much indignation here ow Schrelner'i messag-e. It Is regarded as un- 'New fills!" "Nr wrtM!" 'Strmt Wonderful "Onngvluo," th paln-dvetrujcr.

CLASH Is Not to be Introduced, Says Choir-. man Odell. COULD PASS THE LEGISLATURE. NOT WANTED BY THE UP-STATB FvEPUBLICANS. Fear of Croker Should the Democrat.

Secure Control of the State Cog-geshall Hers. Chairman Ttentamln B. Odull. of the Re publican State Committee, In a formal state ment this morning announced that tne much-talked-of State Constabulary bill, which It was proposed at one time to Intro-duee Into tho Legislature this winter, was, dead. Mr.

Odoll returned last night from WMthlnirtnn. whftrA Iia had ffona to consult Senator Piatt concerning the matter, and In making tho announcement he spoke for tne Senator as well as for himself. The fact that the bill would not bo Introduced was published in the Brooklyn Times on November 20. Mr. Odell.

when seen bv a Times renorteti at the headquarters pf the State Commit tee In the lrtn Avenue tiotei lo-ony, have been over the State and have es pertained that we have enough votes to pass the bill. I have also been in vvasnington nml hAvs consu ted with senator nati re garding the measure, and he has decided that he will not stand sponsor for It. Therefore the bill will not be Introduced. This information will be given to Gov. Roosevelt on Saturday.

He has always been In ao-, cord with us on this matter." What is the reason for the change of attitude on the part of the State organisa tions was asked. Thn reason for It." Mr. Odell replied, "Is because we run politics here according to the wishes of the people in tne organisation, and we have consulted them rather than ih Senators and Assemblymen. The Senator Is always willing to take the views of the leaders of the organization. "Wise men." Mr.

Odell aaaea, "some times change their minds; fools never." will there be any kind of a police mu at Albany this winter?" was asked. (' No," was the reply, except in tne na--ture of Charter amendments." Mr. Qdell refused to go further Into the reasons for the change of heart on the part of Senator Piatt. It Is understood, howr ever, that the objection to the measure on the part of up-State politicians was so tremendous that the Senator decided it would, be wise to give up the bill altogether. The reason for the objections of the up-State leaders Is based on their fear that If ths' bill should become a law and Tammany Hall, should gain the Governorship that Richard Croker would control the police foroes of every city of the State.

Suoh a possibility woo mora than the uD-State leaders could stand for. rne uonstaouiary uui na iniro-, duced by Senator Raines, aa the represent tatlve of the Republican organisation, last-winter for a State Superintendent-of Police, with headquarters at Albany, who. should have the control of the police of the cities of New York, Albany, Troy, Byra-cuse, Utlca, Rochester and Buffalo, Each city was to be divided Into a department and placed under the control of a deputy. This Is in effect, the substance of the mea-. sure that Senator Piatt proposed to rein-troduce this winter.

Gov. Roosevelt was the first to respond to the sentiment against the measure, and early In November the Times announced that he had abandoned it. Notwithstanding the Governor's opposi- tlon, Senator Piatt and other leaders of the Republican organization, hoped that tha bill would be passed. Mr. Odell's trip through the State convinced him, however, that the measure was most unpopular, and-It was therefore determined to kill it for good and all.

Gov. Roosevelt Is expected in New Tork late this afternoon from Albany. He will attend to some personal matters to-morrow and on Saturday will breakfast with Senator Piatt and Mr. Odell, when other matters of legislation will be discussed. Mr.

Odell refused to make these matters publlo to-day. Senator Coggeshall Visits Willough-by Street. Among the visitors at the Wllloughby street auction rooms to-day was Senator Coggeshall, of Oneida County. Senator Coggeshall, although a Republican, Is a warm personal friend of ex-Senator John McCarthy, whom he called to see. Senator McCarthy Is away In Orange County, and wilt not be back for a week.

Tha Utlca Senator had a long talk with Senator Patrick H. McCarren, concerning legislative matters. To a Times reporter Senator Coggeshall said that he was not surprised at the statement made by Chairman Odell, of the Republican State Committee. He was aware, he said, for some time that the Btate Constabulary bill would not be introduced. He declined to say whether he would support or oppose such a measure If It was Introduced, but said that the fact that It would not be, would suffice for the purpose.

TWO WAYWARD GIRLS. Both Left Their Homes and are now la Custody of Chlldrens Society. Mary Laschke, 16 years, of 88 Walton street and Mary Meyers, IB years, of 139 Nostrand avenue, were given In charge of the Children's Society by Magistrate Kramer, In the Lee Avenue Court una morning. The girls' parents charged them with, being wayward. Tha Laschke girl ran away from home two monthB ago.

Nothing was heard from her until yesterday, when a relative saw her coming out of the house at 62 Walton street, I .1 I. 1 nthl wmcn is utxupicu v7 went to the Lee Avenue Police Station and asked that a policeman be sent to the house to arrest his daughter. Mary waa found in one of the rooms by Policeman Maxwsll and was locked up. When sne was given charge of the Society this morning, the lrl laughinglyJolnedOfflcerMeyers. lAter Mary Gross, of 20 Dodworth street, accused the young prisoner with stealing a silk waist salued at $2.

She pleaded not guilty to this charge and the examination was adjourned. nnaaihlA that a warrant will be Issued for the arrest of the people In ths hou on Walton street, wnrro wo uutun. bti Mary Meyers' parents accuM hr of being too fond of merry-go-rounds and of staying out Jate nights. Fatal Collision in Ohio. Deo, 7, A worktratii and double-header freight on ths U.

A collided three miles west of hers last lftt. Conductor I. R. Woodward, of Newark, ot the work train, was sineo, ana ngmr P.imin. of Newark, ws fatalijr In.

Jured. Ths thrfe engines were wreoksd. Was Not Idle During His Period of Silence. 600 PRISONERS WERE RESCUED. MET THE ENEMY AT VIOAN AND PICKED UP 25 BODIES.

Our Losses Were One Killed, Twelve Wounded Otis Reports That Rebels Have Turned Bandits. WASHINGTON, Deo. S. B. M.

Young's brigade, whli-h, according to the di-epatches, has been lust on the Island of Luzon for several days, has located, and tha General gives a very good account of himself. According to tins report he encountered the enemy Narbacan, twelve miles south of Vigan, and drovo them Into the mountains. About 600 Spanish and American prisoners mostly Spanish escaped from the Insurgents and are probably now with'' the American troops. The text of Gen. Otis' cablegram Is as follows: "Gen.

Young reports arrival Vlgan, evening fifth, having encountered force of eni-my Narbacan, twelve miles south of city, whom he drove to eastward of same Into San Quentln canyon; his troops now pressing them back. "Country extremely rough; strongly entrenched; about six hundred prisoners escaped. "Reported that Insurgents allowed all but American and prominent Spanish prisoners to escape from Bangued; latter driven back into mountains. Send transportation with subsistence and medical supplies to Vlgan to-morrow to bring prisoners to Manila and to supply Young's troops with necessary-quartermaster's stores. "Our casualties one killed, twelve wounded; wounds mostly slight.

"Enemy left in trenches twenty-five dead, few rifles, several thousand rounds small ammunition, forty shrapnel. Young has sufficient troops to meet all difficulties. "OTIS." The following cablegram was received from Gem Otis at noon: "In Central Luson no Insurgent force of Importance except In Bulacan province near mountains, where Pilar holds together one thousand or more men which will be attacked soon. Gen. Grant has moved small column down east coast of Batoan province encountering little opposition; column moving westward from mountains expected to reach western coast Luzon tenth Instant.

Many small insurgent armed bands In country, robbing and In some Instances murdering inhabitants, which are being pursued by troops quite successfully. To the south of Manila insurgents still maintain positions. Necessary force to scatter them will be sent there soon. OTIS." BURIED UNDER TONS OP DEBRIS. Three Italians Have a Narrow Escape from Death in Manhattan.

A heap of rubbish which had collected while the building at 11 Catharine street, Manhattan, was being torn down, fell and burled three Italian workmen at 7:30 o'clock this morning under several tons of plaster and brick. Quick work on the part of the police, Bremen and others, rescued the men before they were crushed and all three escaped with nothing worse than a bad bruises and a few cuts. Contractor Abel, of 213 New neen tearing down the tnree-story brick building at Catharine street. The walls had been raxed to the ground floor and most of the brick from the upper, three stories was heaped up on that noor With nothing to support It but the wooden beams and boards that roofed the basement. Either because a beam was loosened or Because some additional weight was added, the supporting platform gave way and tne whole mass of loose brick and plaster, together with what was left standing ot the outside walls, went crashing into the cellar.

Tony De Carro, who Is 42 years old, and lives at 442 East Thirteenth street, was working down there. He was buried so that there was nothing left through which to breath except a chink between the bricks. Salvator Concello, of 266 Elisabeth street, and Btephuno Cerlcune, of IS Stanton street, were working on the ground floor and they fell with the bricks and plaster into the cellar. De Carro. who was completely burled, was extricated after a half-hour's work, and was taken to Gouverneur Hospital.

It was almost an hour before Stephano Cerlcune was dragged from out the pile of brick that held him down. A beam, which had luckily become wedged across the basement Just over his head, had saved him Jrom serious Injury. Twenty Persons Nearly Asphyxiated. SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 7.

Twenty prisoners In the city calaboose came near being asphyxiated yesterday. They were overcome by gas, while attempting to rid the prison of vermin. The men had been given two gallons of gasoline to sprinkle along the crevices of the Iron work and the benches. The prisoners then touched a match to the gasoline, and Immediately the prison was filled with smoke and gas. Tne screams of the men attracted the attention of the keepers, who, upon opening the Iron door found nearly all of the prisoners lying on the floor in an unconscious condition.

Alaskan Judge Johnston Resigns. SEATTLE, Dec. 7. The steamer Dlrigo, from the north, brings an authentic report that 1'nited States District Judge Charles 8. Johnston has resigned.

His friends here say he never really cared Tor the position, that his ambition was to have received the Alaskan gubernatorial appointment. Alleged Firebug Arrested. Edward Killduff. 28 years old, of 75S Eighth avenue, Manhattan, was arrested this morning after a fire had been extinguished in the row of Hut houses on Eighth avenue between Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh streets, Manhattan. Killduff was taken Into custody on suspicion that he started the fire.

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BROOKLYN FOLLOWS SUIT. DEiaOS AND SOTXDDEB, TO SPEAK TOB CURRENCY BILL. Wilson Predicts Solid Vote from Greater New York The Roberts Investigation Chandler's Joke. WASHINGTON, Deo. the Christmas holidays begin the Republican party will be committed unequivocally to the void standard as to the basis of the money of the country, so far as the House of Representatives can commit the party.

The caucus "which mot first on Monday und again yesterday, settled all questions as to (he position of the majority. The party ivlll support as a unit the Currency bill, adopted by the Congressional Committee. It Is not to be assumed, however, that the bill 'will become a law without the change of liny of Its provisions. On the contrary. It Is certain to be amended In the Senate, and It Is sure to meet -With considerable opposition there.

The Populists and sliver Republicans are already' threatening to cut the measure to pieces or to talk it to death. But there has never been a time when the Senate has not been able to secure a vote on a measure favored by a clear majority. The prediction is safe, therefore, that the currency bill, so- called, will be placed on the statue books before the meeting of the party conventions next year, and that the Republican party leaders will be aided by the preparation of a monetary plank satisfactory to all sections of the country controlled by the party. H. Mr.

Drlggs said this afternoon: "On Tuesday next I shall speak In support of the Republican measure. It Is not exactly what I want In all particulars, but It Is the best we can get, and I shall vote for It." Mr, Bcudder, who sits In the seat adjoining Mr. Drlggs, said: "I also intend to vote for the bill, and I shall speak In favor of It if I can get an opportunity." Mr. Scttddor, by the way, has Introduced a bill to place on the retired list at naif pay, all employees of the Life-saving service, such as surfmen, after twenty years ot service, and to extend the same privileges to employees who become totally disabled While in the performance of their duty. Representative Wilson, who has made some enquiry among the members from Manhattan and Long Island, expresses the opinion this afternoon that every one of the Democrats from Greater New York will vote for the Overstreet measure.

When It Is considered that the New Xork City members are all Tammany men, and virtually committed to the Chicago platform, Mr. Wilson's statement would indicate that the next Democratic Convention will contain New York delegates who are opposed to the 16 to 1 theory of finance. h. The Work of the Senate Disputed Qualifications of Senators. WASHINGTON, Dec.

7. A few minutes after the Senate was called to order to-day it was decided, on motion of Mr. Hale, that when that body adjourned to-day It shall be until Monday next. Mr. Chandler reported reasons for the ap- polntment of special committee from among the members of the Privileges and Elections Committee to Investigate the charges filed against Senators Clarke and Scott, of Montana and West Virginia, to the effect that they are not entitled to their seats.

Referred to the Committee on Contingent Expenses. The resolutions will undoubtedly1 be favorably acted upon, and It Is proposed to summon many witnesses. The House in Brief Session The Currency Bill. WASHINGTON, Dec. Henderson called the House to order at 12 o'clock.

The Speaker announced as his associates on the Rules Committee: Dalsell and Grosvenor and Richardson and Bailey (Dems). Howard, of Alabama, and Hawley, of Texas, were sworn In. A resolution appointing those chosen by the Democrats to the minority House positions allotted them was passed. Mr. Overstreet, of Indiana, arose to make an amicable arrangement for consideration of the Currenoy bill.

He asked unanimous consent for Its discussion first thing Monday. The Democratic floor leader, Mr. Richardson, of Tennessee, objected, because Democrats have had no opportunity to scru-tunlie the measure. He thought It should first go to a regular committee. A wrangle ensued on the request that the bill, In synopsis, be printed In the Record.

Ten thousand copies of the bill were Anally ordered printed. Mr. Taylor, of Ohio, offered a resolution that the Roberts Investigating Committee be allowed to sit during the session of the Mouse. Adopted. On motion of Grosvenor, of Ohio, 10,000 copies of the United States Supreme Court anti-trust decision In the Addlston Steel Pipe Company case were ordered printed.

Mr. Mercer, of Nebraska, announced the death of member-elect Green, of the Sixth Nebraska District, and offered a motion to adjourn as a mark of respect. The House adjourned at 12:80 until to-morrow. The Roberts' Committee Holds Its First Session. WASHINGTON.

Dec. first meeting of the special committee appointed to consider the Roberts case was held this morning in the room of the House Committee on Elections. When Chairman Taylor called the committee to order at 11 o'clock, all the members were present. This la a preliminary meeting for the purpoite of organising and mapping out plans for the future conduct of the Investigation. For this reason It Is being held behind closed doors.

The committee adjourned at noon and meets to-morrow at 10. Not much was accomplished during the hour's session to-day except to hoar the Indllvdual views of mem bers as to the course of procedure to be followed. There was a general discussion on this HiTe without any definite conclusion being reached, and It Is not yet decided whether It will be necessary to send to Utah for witnesses. Chairman Taylor called attention to the fact that the commlttoe had no right to sit during the sessions of the Mouse, and, he was authorised to alter a res. olutlon this morning securing that rlirht.

The publlo Interest in the esse was manifested by the appearnnce of two photograph, ere with their earners, whd took pictures of the committee while In their first ses sion. There was some gossip among members of the House this morning to the effect that Mr Roberts would be barred from the floor 1,1 William works In a liquor store on Fulton street and Is good looking. He lives at 717 Prospect place. The desertion Is said to have taken place on April 15. He has only given me $1 for the support of myself and child," sobbed the young woman, since then.

He has left me three or four times before, but we always made up again, as I love him still and I think he loves me." The defendant denied he deserted his wife and said he made between 5 and J6 a week. The Magistrate held him to appear next abandonment day, the fourteenth inst. Extradition for Angrelo Pelusa. WASHINGTON. Dec.

7. The papers in the case of Angelo Pelusa. whom this government- wants to extradite from Italy for the murder of Antonio Spinella, In Lackawanna County. have been approved by the State Department and sent to the Qovernor of Pennsylvania, An agent of the State will be sent to Naples for Pelusa, who 1b being held there, Pelusa was naturalised as an American cltixen, and It is thought that on this account the Italian government may consent to having him sent back and tried here. Known Quantities on the Pennirlraalsv Railroad.

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