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Brooklyn Daily Standard Union
11 JANUARY 1893 Wednesday
WILL INVESTIGATE EXPENDITURES
The Citizens' League of Flatbush is to make a searching expenditure of town
moneys by the officials of the various Boards, and at a meeting held on
Monday evening elected officers for the year.
Henry W. SHERRILL was re-elected as president
Jesse W. SCHENCK was made secretary
Rev. Dr. J.M. FERRIS, treasurer
Eight vice-presidents and an Executive Committee of forty members were also
elected. An Investigating committee was appointed consisting of:
M.W. SHERRILL
Owen MATTHEWS
J.W. SMITH
James H. GRAHAM
A. COOPER
The employment of counsel and an expert bookkeeper was authorized.
JUDICIAL SALES
By T.A. KERRIGAN _ Pacific st., Nos. 1609 and 1611, n s, 335 w Troy ave,
40x100, two-story frame dwelling on plot, assessed value $2,000, sold to
William A. FISCHER for $2,000; Fulton st., No. 2007, n s, 123.9 1-2 w
Sommers st., 20x85.4 3-4x20.1 1-3x87.7 1-2, three-story brick tenement with
store, assessed value $4,100, sold to Caroline B. ESTERBROOK, plaintiff, for
$3,000.
The Degraw st. sale, by D.&M. CHAUNCEY Company, was adjourned until Jan. 13,
same hour and place. The East New York ave. sale, by Jere. JOHNSON, JR., was
adjourned until Jan. 23, same hour and place.
FEEDING THE SICK
Work of the Brooklyn Diet Dispensary During the Past Year
The Brooklyn Diet Dispensary met at 21 De Kalb ave., this morning and elected
officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. J.S. PLIMMER was in the chair. No
changes were made in the list of officers or managers, except that in the
place of Mrs. H.B. WHITE, who died since the last meeting. Mrs. Francis W.
YOUNG was elected first vice-president. Mrs. Henry T. FINCH was chosen
second vice-president.
The dispensary is an organization of ladies, representing the various
churches of the city, and supplies the destitute and impoverished sick with
the best of food and nourishment. During the past twelve months 5, 997 cases
of sickness and want have been relieved by the society, at a total expense of
$11,500. The dispensary receives a grant of $1,500 from the city, and $790
from the Excise Fund. The work has been greatly extended within a year, but
the society is still in need of funds.
PARKWAY ROD AND GUN CLUB
The annual meeting of the Parkway Rod and Gun Club was held yesterday at the
clubhouse, corner of Van Siclen and Belmont aves., and the following were
elected as officers for the ensuing year:
Henry J. BOOKMAN, president
James BENNETT, vice-president
D.J. CUMMINGS, secretary
E. HELGANS, treasurer
H. SCHLODER, captain
YALE UNIVERSITY
The Brooklyn Boys Attain Distinction in Scholarship
(Special to the Standard Union)
New Haven, Conn., Jan. 11.-All the talk in Yale to-day is of the
re-divisioning of the students according to scholarship, in which the
Brooklyn students come off with high credit. C.S. ADAMS, C.L. FINCKE, H.A.
LOOMIS have attained the first division, and Messrs. W.P. COTTON and L.P.
HOOLE are in the second. Mr. LOOMIS seems likely to equal or excel the
record of his brother, who graduated not long ago with high honors.
The Rev. A.J.F. BEHRENDS, of the Central Congregational Church, will begin
his course of lectures before the Yale Theological School about Feb. 10.
S.C. LOOMIS '82 has been appointed private secretary to Gov. MORRIS of Connecticut.
12 January 1893 Thursday
MARRIAGES
CRESHULL-HARRISON - In this city, Jan. 11, 1893, by the Rev. C.M. Giffin, D.D.,
William H. CRESHULL, Jr., of Brooklyn to Ada V. HARRISON, of Alabama.
HARDING-FOOTE - On Wed., Jan. 11, 1893, at the residence of the bride's parents,
Catskill, Greene Co., NY by the Rev. D. MC CARTNEY, assisted by the
Rev. Edward BRAISLIN, D.D., of Brooklyn, NY,
Mary Adella FOOTE, of Catskill, to Robert HARDING, of Brooklyn, NY.
The trouble at the People's German Church on Cook ave. is settled.
A fire in the five-story tenement house at 47 Emmett st., caused a loss of $1,500.
DRIVEN OUT BY FIRE
A fire occurred early this morning on the top floor of the three-story house
1652 Atlantic ave., occupied by John SMITH. All the occupants escaped uninjured.
The loss to the tenants and on the building was $9,000, covered by insurance.
REAL ESTATE SALES
By T.A. KERRIGAN: Warren st., No., 495, n s, 50 e Nevins st.,
25x100, two-story frame dwelling, with store and two-story frame dwellings on rear;
assessed value, $1,200; partition; sold to James MC GARRY for $2,100.
Baltic st., No. 466, s s, 225 e Bond st., 25x100, two-story frame dwelling;
assessed value, $1,100; partition; sold to Bennett WILSON for $1,800.
PRESIDENT LEWIS' LATEST
"Gentlemen will please not spit on the floor of this car," is the modest request
the Brooklyn City Railroad Co. is to make of patrons, through the medium of each
of its cars in a day or two.
A GIFT FROM A WEALTHY BROOKLYNITE
William ZIEGLER has lately built at Sweetlands, near Muscatine, Iowa, a chapel for
religious and ethical culture, for the local Sunday school, in which two of his
sisters are actively engaged. The edifice, which is wood, is 65x40 feet, and is
adapted for public discussions and other uses, and will be open on secular days as
well as Sundays, for educational work. The building was publicly dedicated with
appropriate exercises a few days before Christmas.
The bachelor officers of the Navy Yard gave an "Officers' mess" in building
No. 7 last night.
A DINNER TO MR. HAMLIN
George E. HAMLIN, of the firm of George E. HAMLIN & Co., formerly a resident
of this city, was the guest at dinner at Delmonico's last evening of about
fifty of the leading carpet merchants of New York, Philadelphia and Boston,
Mr. HAMLIN is retiring from the wholesale carpet trade, and this fact was
made the occasion for a testimonial dinner. It was a very elaborate affair.
William BERRI of this city presided.
DR. LESTER RETURNS
Dr. John C. LESTER has returned from South Dakota, where, it is said, he
obtained a divorce from his wife. He had a large practice here as
surgeon-general of the National Provident Union, in addition to his work as
editor of the "American Medical Digest." He has established a practice in
Sioux Falls, and returns here to settle up some business affairs.
A NARROW ESCAPE
Henry BOERUM, an oysterman, who lives in his shanty on Plum's Marsh, Jamaica
Bay, had a narrow escape from freezing to death on Wed. While out in his
boat on Jamaica Bay, it became fastened in an ice floe.
THE POISONING OF THE DOGS IN FLATBUSH
The poisoning of the dogs in Flatbush is still going on, and many valuable
dogs have been poisoned. Some of the owners are making every effort to catch
the poisoner.
FIRE IN AN ORPHAN ASYLUM
Fire in the Orphan Asylum, North Fifth and Havemeyer sts. did $1,000 damage
last night. The children were all out at the time.
FIREBUGS AT WORK
MANY PERSONS IN A HARLEM TENEMENT HAVE A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
For the fourth time within a year, a big double-decker tenement, in Harlem,
has been visited by firebugs. About 4 o'clock this morning, the fiends, with
kerosene and matches, started a blaze in the basement of 2,054 First ave.,
NY, and if a dozen lives have not been sacrificed it is not their fault.
>From a lot of rubbish in the basement saturated with oil, the blaze swept up
the five stories, and the tenants escaped with great difficulty.
The fire broke out about 4 o'clock, and spread with such rapidity that the
tenants had barely time to get out by way of the icy fire escapes in the
rear. Some had very narrow escapes. The police and Fire Marshal are
conducting an investigation to discover if possible who the parties are who
set the place on fire.
13 January 1893
A MISSING MINISTER BELIEVED TO BE IN BROOKLYN
Norwalk, Conn., Jan. 13 - No trace has been found of the
Rev. Wilbur F. WATKINS, who disappeared mysteriously after a visit to his son,
the Rev. S.H. WATKINS, rector of Grace Church, several weeks ago.
The report that he has left the country is now discredited. It is believed that
he is with friends in Brooklyn, NY. His family have left their Philadelphia home,
and Mrs. WATKINS has gone back to her old home in Brooklyn.
AN INSANE MAN MISSING
Bernard MC CARTHY, a demented machinist, has been missing from his home,
491 Dean st., since the 9th inst.
THE HORSE RAN AWAY
Percy ERVING, of Bayonne, NJ, while making a sharp turn at the corner of
Smith and Bergen sts., upset the sleigh in which he was riding and was
thrown to the ground. His horse then ran away, and after knocking down
Mrs. Mary HARPER, of 391 Douglas st., was captured at the corner of Smith and
Douglas sts.
WANT THE FACTORY REMOVED
Early this morning fire broke out in YOUNG'S bag factory, on South Fifth st.,
near Wythe ave. The damage will not exceed $500. This is the sixth fire in
the factory during the last ten months. Residents and the manufacturers in that
vicinity are now circulating a petition asking that the factory be removed.
THE SHORE ROAD COMMISSION
The Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton Driveway Commission have engaged the services of
Assistant Engineer V.B. BERGEN of the City Works Dept. to prepare a map defining
the present shore road and the property contiguous to it from the foot of
Sixty-eighth st. to Fort Hamilton. After the map is submitted, the Commission,
within two weeks, it is hoped, say they will be in a position to determine what
property is to be condemned. The map will be in accordance with the advice of
Fred. Law OLMSTED, the landscape architect, who recently went over the route.
HARRY LEE POST NO. 21, G.A.R.
The annual installation of the new officers of Harry LEE Post, No. 21, G.A.R.,
was held in their rooms in the Amphion Building last night. These officers were
installed by Past Commander D.U. QUICK:
Commander, J.C. HATTER
S.V., F. CUGENER
J.V., G.W. BENNY
Quartermaster, H.R. MAYETT
Surgeon, J.B. WADE
Chaplain, E.E. FORMAN
Guards:
J.W. STANTON
E.S. HENESY
16 January 1893
NJURED BY A STREET CAR
Thomas SPELMAN, of 126 Vernon st., while alighting from a trolley car at the
corner of Van Brunt st., and Hamilton ave., yesterday, was knocked down and
badly cut about the scalp by a Van Brunt street car going in the opposite
direction.
The daily attendance in the public schools for the month of December was
83,472.
Fire damaged Mary EVANS' residence, 41 Box st., to the extent of $500 this
morning.
Fire in a one-story frame stable at 9 Evans st., early this morning, caused
$500 damage.
Fire last night in a Chinese laundry at 588 Wythe ave. damaged property to
the extent of $1,500.
In compliance with a notice from the City Clerk's office, 932 persons
appeared and qualified as commissioners of deeds.
Louis SAYRE, accused of shooting, Clarence H. TUCKER, a suitor for his
daughter's hand, was discharged by Justice CONNELLY this morning.
Fire broke out in Frank DROBINSKY'S apartment house, 129 Cook st., at 9
o'clock this morning. It extended to 131. The loss does not exceed $800.
17 January 1893
Edward ARTH was today held to await the action of the Grand Jury by Judge WALSH
on a charge of burglary.
Yesterday afternoon a fire in the brick dwelling of Daniel VAN NOSTRAND, at
3 Hanson Place caused a loss of $1800.
Justice TIGHE held James RALIGAN of 1185 Degraw Street for the Grand Jury this
morning for biting the nose of Thomas GILROY.
18 January 1893
CHLOROFORM AND BULLET
THE MEANS USED BY HENRY O'NEIL IN TRYING TO KILL HIMSELF
Henry O'NEIL, a carpenter and builder, living at 130 Barbey Street, attempted to
take his life this morning. O'NEIL lived with his two daughters. Shortly
before 5 o'clock one of the girls heard a nose coming from their father's
room as if he was in pain. She entered and found him lying on the bed,
with a handkerchief saturated with chloroform over his mouth and nostrils.
In his right hand he clutched a revolver. The bed clothing was saturated
with blood.
A physician was summoned and found O'NEIL to be in critical condition.
The police were notified. O'NEIL was removed to St. Mary's Hospital.
O'NEIL's wife died three months ago and it preyed heavily on his mind.
Soon after he suffered business reverses and he started acting strangely.
He has frequently remarked to friend that some morning he would be found
dead in bed. He was to have met several notes this noon, but did not have the
money to do so. The would be suicide had selected a guardian for his children
a few days ago, but police could not learn the name of the man.
Fifteen year old Edward LITTLE, left his home at 536 Clinton Street last
Saturday and has not been seen since.
Mother and child freezing
Mrs. Kate HINES of 183 Gates Avenue was found intoxicated at the corner of
North Fist and Berry Streets this morning. The woman was discovered freezing
in the gutter, while by her side sat a pretty little seven year old girl.
The woman and child were take to the Fifth precinct station, where they were
cared for. This morning, Mrs. HINES was sent to jail for five days, and the
child was placed in the care of the Children's Society.
REAL ESTATE SALES
By T.A. KERRIGAN: Weirfied St. No 36, s e s, 335 n e Broadway, 20 x 100,
two story frame (brick lined) dwelling, assessed value, $3000;
sold to Charles D. HAMMEL, plaintiff, for $500 over and above two mortgages,
one for $2300 and accrued interest, and the other for $800 and accrued interest.
Greene Ave Nos. 820-822; Green Ave. Nos 814-816 adjourned until Jan. 25.
The sale of the lot at Coney Island adjourned until Jan. 30.
19 Januay 1893
A board of investigation will be appointed to look into the cause of the
Navy Yard fire doing almost $1000 damage to the oakum building.
John STEVENS of 2282 Fulton Street was held by Justice CONNELLY today for
having stolen a bottle of wine from Reid's saloon at Vesta and Atlantic Avenues.
David Jones, aged 60 years of 136 Cherry St. New York, took suddenly ill at
Martin's Wharf this city, this afternoon and died before the arrival of an ambulance.
Last night a milk wagon owned and driven by William BRESLIN, of Flatbush,
collided with a trolley car at the corner of Hamilton and Third Avenues.
The milkman's horse was cut and the wagon almost demolished. The driver
escaped serious injury.
Joseph GUISE, a saloon keeper at 37 Atlantic Avenue, had a difference with
Edward MC GRATH of 3 State Street, and Struck MCGRATH in the eye with a poker.
Erysipelas has set in and MC GRATH may die. GUISE is held.
20 January 1893
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE
In a police raid on one of the flats at 220 Fifth Street, New York, yesterday,
George SMITH, a well-known crook, was arrested; and several "thousand dollars"
worth of valuable goods, believed to have been taken from uptown residences,
was secured. SMITH was formerly a pal of James WALLACE, who is known as the
"prince of flat-house thieves," and who is serving a sentence of fourteen years.
HELD FOR ADVISING FALSE REGISTRATION
Olaw STICKLES, a bartender of 535 Flushing Ave. was before Unites States
Commissioner ALLEN, this morning on a charge of "aiding and advising"
John GASKINS of 72 Fulton Street, to register illegally, in the Nineteenth ward.
He was placed on $500 bail, to await the action of the Grand Jury.
PROVED THEIR INNOCENCE
Robert and Ellen EDWARDS, who were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being
accomplices in the robbery of Mrs. Ida MC CARTS' house, were discharges by
Justice WALSH today.
LEACH'S ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Henry S. LEACH tried to commit suicide at the Mount Morris Hotel, New York,
last night, by placing in his mouth a piece of rubber tube, one end of which
he had attached to a gas jet. His wife lives at 16 West 135th St. He will recover.
SUSPECTED TYPHUS
Henry Savel, aged 18 years, a waiter, who lived at 4 Rivington Street,
walked in Bellevue Hospital, New York, this morning and complained of
feeling sick. As several cases of typhus fever were brought from the same house,
he was removed to one of the tents, where suspect cases were detained.
LODGING HOUSES FUMIGATED
Disinfecting carts from the Department of Health made a tour of the downtown
lodging houses yesterday afternoon and this morning and fumigated the following
places: NOS 43, 52, 64, and 76 Fulton Street and 6 Henry Street, all of which
are lodging houses.
At a meeting of the Constitution Club, held last night at 48 Willoughby Street,
plans were arranged for the club attending the inauguration of President CLEVELAND.
J.J. HEALEY, a wealthy resident of far Rockaway, and his daughter, had a narrow
escape from drowning yesterday by the breaking of the ice while they were crossing
to Hog Island.
Jacob SWAN, an engineer, of 70 Kosciusko Street,fell down stairs at 170 William Street,
New York, last night, and he will probably die.He fell while in a fit.
21 January 1893
CLIFFORD WILL DIE
Thomas CLIFFORD, a car coupler, 46 years old, of 241 Rockaway Avenue, is dying
in the Eastern District Hospital from the effects of injuries received by
being crushed by an elevated train at the foot of Broadway last night.
To a Standard Union reporter this morning, Clifford said he was deliberately
pushed between the tender and a car just as he jumped on the tender to
uncouple the engine from the first car. CLIFFORD said he screamed and
called for help. He doesn't know who pushed him, however.
Policeman DUDGER, of the Bedford Avenue station, had Clifford removed, and
tried to find the man who shoved Clifford off. He failed to discover him.
This morning Clifford's legs and arms were amputated, and it is said at the
hospital that CLIFFORD will die.
TWO FIREMEN MAY DIE
Of the several firemen injured by falling walls at the $40000 warehouse fire at
King and Washington Streets, New York, between 12 and 1 oclock this morning,
James REYNOLDS, of Hook and Ladder 8, and John ROBINSON, of the same company
will probably die.The fire was one of the fiercest of the year. The blaze started
in the engine room in the northwest corner of the building, and must have been
smoldering all the through the early part of the night. The building was stored
with oakum, burlap, cotton, hemp and sardines. Only a part of the left wall was
left standing. Ex-Mayor KINGSLAND owns the property, which was leased by
ROWLEAND STORY & SON. There is no insurance. At a fire there four years
ago a fireman was killed.
A $3000 BLAZE
Shortly after 2 oclock this morning fire broke out on the top floor of the four
story brick building, Redford and Flushing Avenues, occupied by MILLER & CO.
as a cigar box factory. Three alarms were sent out, and the firemen were soon
at work on the fire. The fire extended to the livery stable of Julius BINDRIN,
724 Bedford Avenue. In the stable there were fifty horses, and it was with
difficulty that Officers MC LAUGHLIN and SULLIVAN of the Clymer Street station
succeeded in getting the animals out alive MILLER & CO.'s loss is $2000 while
BINDRIN loses $1000.
DR. BULLWINKLE'S DENIAL
Dr. BULLWINKLE, of the Contagious Diseases Hospital has made a statement to the
Health Department, denying the statement published yesterday, about the manner
in which some smallpox patients were removed from 2000 Atlantic Avenue.
A fire occurred this morning in the rear of Ferguson's confectionery store,
at 425 Fulton Street, causing $50 damage to the stock and $50 to the building.
Last night a fire broke out in the storeroom on the top floor of the eight story
apartment house, 115 Montague Street, used by the servants, which caused a loss of $50.
The New York "Daily News" has filed a claim of $1988.16 against the authorities
of New York City for advertising on Dec. 31.
The bedroom of Hannah SIEBOLD of 947 Dean Street, was entered by thieves last night,
and $70 worth of jewelry stolen.
Police Capt. DONOHUE, New York, last night arrested two alleged green goods men,
who gave their names as James WATSON, 42, 64 High Street, Brooklyn and John CLARKSON,
St. Paul, Minn.
William D. BAKER, of 430 Clinton Avenue reports that his residence was forcibly
entered some time last night, and $175 worth of jewelry stolen.
This morning Gustave MOBRDIEK of 418 Manhattan Avenue, stated that thieves entered
the hall at his residence last night, and carried off property valued at $95.
Samuel GREEN, a glazier of 156 Fulton Street was held by the United States Commissioner
BELLOWS this morning, charged with passing a counterfeit dollar on John WORTHINGTON, a
druggist of 162 Fulton Street.
William B. STREETS, of 113 Hooper Street, reported to the police this morning that a
thief stole $100 worth of overcoats from the hall rack last night.
Judge NEU, of the First District Civil Court, is still suffering severely
from inflammatory rheumatism and is unable to attend to his duties.
23 January 1893
Just after midnight this morning, a fire in the liquor store of John CURRAN
at 428 Carroll Street caused a loss of $250.
A thick fog, which lifted towards noon, hung over the East River from early morning,
interfering greatly with navigation.
Three laborers were this morning internally injured by the falling of a sandbank at
9 West Seventieth Street, New York.
SEIZED WITH INSANITY
Dr. J. L. METZGER, aged 33 years of 132 East Sixty-sixth street, New York,
became suddenly insane this morning, and is now a raving maniac in the
insane pavilion at Bellevue Hospital.
TOOK CARBOLIC ACID
Mrs. Addie NICHOLS, who lives at West Ninety-fifth Street, New York,
took a dose of carbolic acid last night, with the intention of committing suicide.
She will probably die.
24 January 1893
FLAMES IN A BREWERY
Abbott's big brewery on Bushwick Ave. Scholes and Meserole streets, was partly
destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The fire was discovered by Otto HUBER,
who sent in an alarm. The building, however, was soon in flames, and when the
firemen arrived the upper portion of the brewery was a roaring mass of fire.
Three alarms were then sent out and eight streams were soon playing on the fire.
Three new cases of typhus have cone to the notice of the New York Health Board.
The annual ladies' reception of the Montauk Club will be held next Thursday evening.
The regular monthly entertainment of the Young Women's Christian Association,
will be held tomorrow evening.
The Rev. Madison C. PETERS, pastor of the Bloomingdale Reformed Church, New York,
will lecture on "Love, Courtship, Marriage and Divorce" this evening in the
Central Presbyterian Church, Tompkins and Willoughby Avenues.
Martin BREEN, of 68 Forsyth Street, New York, Sunday visited a friend at
507 Myrtle Avenue and fell down the stairs. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital suffering with concussion of the brain.
OPENED TODAY
Brooklyn's new police court opened this morning. The court is at the corner of
Vanderbilt and Myrtle Avenues. Henry F. HAGGERTY is the justice. The court
room was profusely decorated with flowers, sent to the Justice by his many
friends and admirers.
The first man brought before the bar was John HARNETT, of 53 Kosciusko St.
He was charged with intoxication and sent up for one day. The first woman up
before Justice HAGGERTY was Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINSON, who claims to live at 136
North First Street. She was sent to Raymond Street jail until Thursday, to
give time for the Commissioners of Charities and Corrections to examine into
her sanity.
The Justice's assistants are
John H. STEENWERTH, chief clerk;
Fred C. GROSS and
John J. O'NEIL, assistant clerks;
John J. NORTON, stenographer, and
J. MICHAELI, interpreter.
DANTO MAY DIE
The story of a lively fight in a synagogue was told in the Standard Union
yesterday. The fight occurred in Temple Asifar Israel, 25 Varet St., Tuesday night.
26 January 1893
FOR THE LIFESAVERS
Miss J. E. MOORE, of 72 Boerum Place, acknowledges the receipt of packages of
clothing, papers, magazines, etc. for the lifesavers of the stations in this vicinity.
LOWER RATES FOR IMMIGRANTS
Col. WEBER, Commissioner of Immigration, has served notice on the railroad pool,
who have heretofore had a practical monopoly of immigrant business at Ellis Island,
that immigrants may buy tickets of whom they please. This will admit the
Northern Pacific, the Southern, the Mallory Steamship Company and several other
lines, and will undoubtedly cheapen rates of transportation for intending citizens
of the United States.
THYPHUS FEVER
The following persons were sent to the Reception Hospital in New York yesterday,
suffering from typhus fever:
John H. KEARMAN, of 40 City Hall Place;
John MC LOUGHLIN, of 116 Gansevoort Street;
George MILLER, no home;
Miron HORTON, of 513 West Twentieth Street;
Gustave NORD, of 7 Washington St.
were placed in the isolated tent at Bellevue Hospital, making twenty-one
typhus patients there.
The Wallabout Land Commission met this morning in the United States District
Attorney's office. No business of importance was transacted.
The county Treasurer has received word from Albany that there is $2,039.62
placed to the credit of Kings County for the care of State paupers.
A musicale and literary entertainment will be give tonight by Columbian Lodge,
No. 2, N.B.U. at the corner of Court and States Street.
John BRADLEY, 114 Bayard St. New York City and John KANE 101 Barrow St
fell from the fourth floor of the News Building 207 Broadway.
They were taken to the Chambers Street Hospital.
27 January 1893
Peter HOY, 33 yrs old, of 513 Court Street, was held for examination
by Justice TIGHE this morning, charged with having stolen sugar from
the Lighter, Escort.
28 January 1893
Four new cases of typhus were reported in New York City today.
The Rev. J. CARSON will lecture in the Central Presbyterian Church tomorrow on
"A Beautiful Girl's Devotion to her Father."
Sarah WOLFSON, a Russian girl of 45 Canal St. New York, is dying of peritonitis,
the result of malpractice, at Gouveneur Hospital.
Deputy Police Commissioner DALLON is confined to his home with a severe cold,
and is also suffering from a severe attack of neuralgia.
Sarah MITCHELL, a servant girl, of 207 West Twenty-ninth St. New York,
who was out of work and despondent, swallowed a heavy potion of chloroform
liniment she was using for neuralgia shortly after midnight today, but her
life was saved.
30 January 1893
E.W. BLISS will be given a complimentary dinner on Wednesday noon next
at the Brooklyn Club by his fellow directors of the Brooklyn City Railroad
Company, in return for the hospitality shown them by Mr. BLISS in a
complimentary dinner to them at his handsome Bay Ridge residence on Sat. last.
The VASA Club, a new Swedish organization, gave its first annual ball and
banquet in the Johnston Building, at Flatbush Avenue and Nevins St. Saturday evening.
Helen FELCON, who is said to be 95 years old, was taken from the tenement,
175 Mulberry St. New York, last night by the police, and sent to the hospital,
suffering from starvation.
2 FEBRUARY 1893
The Story Denied
The story that was current of the severe illness of Dr.J. Fred MOORE, of
444 Pacific street, is denied by himself. It was told that he had undergone
an operation, and that blood poisoning had set in, causing his condition to
be serious, and his life despaired of. The Doctor this morning said that it
was true that he had been operated on for the removal of some fibrous growths,
but at no time had he been seriously ill, nor had there been any bad results
from the operation.
Alva PEARSALL was resting very quietly this morning and is on the high
road to recovery.
A family of small children were discovered in destitute circumstances
at 387 Troutman street to-day.
The discharge of seventy men from the Construction Department of the
Navy Yard this morning makes in all about 200 discharges from the
different departments within two weeks for lack of work.
Cut His Throat
Samuel MAYWOOD, 30 years old, of 158 Twenty-sixth street, made a
desperate attempt to end his life by cutting his throat in the liquor
store of Louis DETWELLER, 768 Third avenue, last evening.
Burglars forced open the apartments of W.H. MARTIN of 140 Rodney street,
Tuesday night, and carried off silverware and jewelry valued at $177.
3 February 1893
Only one new case of typhus is reported by the New York police today.
Anderson's Pitible Condition
The lot of Charles ANDERSON, who is an inmate of the Naval Hospital, has been
a rather hard one since he enlisted in Uncle Sam's navy, at
Baltimore, on June 7, 1892, as an able seaman.ANDERSON is 29 years old,
and a native of Sweden. He has been reported by the hospital
authorities as "unfit for duty," and will probably
be transferred to the Naval Home in Philadelphia to spend the balance of his
days, if relatives or friends do not come to his aid.His case is a sad
one, the man having been maimed for life by a premature explosion on board
the coast survey vessel Blake, Oct. 11, last, while he was firing
a salute. The accident deprived him of his entire right hand, and all the
fingers of the left limb.
4 February 1893
Mrs.WHITNEY Very Low
Mrs. WHITNEY, the wife of ex-Secretary of the Navy William C. WHITNEY,
who is lying seriously ill of heart trouble at her residence,
2 West Fifty-seventh street, New York, was reported to be
very low this morning.
The district night schools closed last night, and will
not open again until next-October.
Sam WINES of 23 Cook Street fell downstairs
last night and was badly injured.
John KNEEDHAM, of 52 Fulton street, fell down on
the sidewalk in front of his home yesterday and
fractured his skull.
Three new cases of typhus fever and one death from
the disease were reported to the New York Health
Board early this morning.
The James E. MCKENNA Association of South Brooklyn, gave their annual
reception last evening at Saengerbund Hall.
George URAN, of the Navy Yard, has been appointed on the New York
police force. William THOMAS will get his place at the yard.
GUILFOYLE After a Bridge Job
John GUILFOYLE, the Brooklyn contracter,is sub-bidder for the mason
work on the new terminal station for the Bridge on this end.
Burglars entered the apartments of James H.CAREY of 93 Meserole avenue,
last night, and carried off goods worth $40.
Goods Stolen
Benjamin METZGER, an expressman, left goods valued at $200, belonging to
H.B. ROSENTHAL & Co. of 9 East Fourth street, New York, in the
hallway of 90 Siegel street last night.They were consigned to M. SCHWARTZ,
who has rooms in the house at the above address.This morning
the goods were missing.
A Store Burglarized
Burglars forced an entrance into the store of KAUFMAN & FISHER,
at 157 Boerum street, last night and carried off clothing valued at $200.
The police have no clues as to the perpertrators of the burglary.
6 February 1893
Destruction Of A Schoolhouse
Yesterday morning three fire alarms following
one another in rapid succession brought twelve
engines and three trucks to the corner of Ninth
avenue and Windsor place, where the parochial
schoolhouse attached to the Roman Catholic
Church of the Holy Name was in a blaze. The
fire completely gutted the building.The loss
amounts to $5,000.
7 February 1893
Carl FIQUE's Musicale
Carl FIQUE will give his fourth musicale at his studio, 472 Lafayette avenue,
tomorrow night,at 8:30 o'clock. Mr. FIQUE will be assisted
by Miss Minnie HILLMAN, Walter Arnold HUDSON, Miss FURGANG, and
Dirk HAAGMANS.
8 February 1893
Edward POTTS, who lives at Fifth avenue and Third street, last night,
fell down the steep embankment into the railroad cut on
Thirty-eighth street, a distance of 50 feet.He was badly injured.
John H. HOWE, of 533 Macon street, doing business
on Broadway, New York, is reported to have been
missing from his home since last Saturday.His wife has
visited all the satation houses and hospitals in both cities,
without finding any trace of him. HOWE is described
as 5 feet 6 inches in height, light complexioned, dark
mustache, and when last seen wore a dark suit and black
overcoat.He is about 54 years old, and is well known
in Brooklyn club circles.
9 February 1893
MARRIED
DE VISSER-ROBINSON-On Feb.8, by the Rev. Spencer
S. ROCHE, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mrs.
Eugenie GILBERG ROBINSON, daughter of Chas. A.
GILBERG to William M.DE VISSER, son of the late
Simon DE VISSER
DAVOL-AGAR-On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1893 at
Church of the Messiah, by Rev. Chas. R. BAKER,
Belle Elliott AGAR, to Wm.H. DAVOL JR.
Description of J.S.HOWE
On last Saturday afternoon J.S. HOWE left his place of business
Army Building, 39 Whitehall street, New York City, about 4 o'clock,
and was last seen at 5 o'clock near the Fulton street Ferry, New York
side. Since then his whereabouts are a mystery.
Mr. HOWE was 54 years of age, and was 5 feet 6 inches, with mixed
grey hair. He was slightly bald, with a dark grey mustache.
When last seen the missing man was dressed in a checked cutaway
coat and vest; striped pants, and wore a blue chinchilla frock overcoat.
The jewelry he wore consisted of a topaz ring and silver scarf pin.
Any information relative to his whereabouts is desired by his wife, who
lives at 538 Macon street.
Was He Asleep On His Post ?
Frederick LUPKE was employed by Paul and Louis WEIDMANN,
brewers, at North First and Berry streets, as fireman, and held a
special certificate, granted by the Superintendent of Steam Boilers,
William A. POWERS.He left their employ as he alleges, voluntarily,
to take another position, and they then wrote to Mr. POWERS that
he was an incompetant man, for the reason that he slept on his post,
and therefore could not be trusted.
Mr. POWERS therefore, revoked his certificate, which he claims,
prevented him from obtaining employment elsewhere, and he
therefore sues the WEIDMANN's for $5,000 damages for the
libel, in the Brooklyn City Court, before Juge OSBORNE.
He claims that he was not asleep on his post.The trial of the
case was not concluded at the hour of going to press.
Graduation Exercises
Graduation exercises were held in Public School No.9
yesterday afternoon. The pupils pesented a handsome
piano lamp to Edward E. ROWE, who conferred the
diplomas. Principal John NICKLEBOROUGH, and
the teachers, Miss O'NEIL and Mrs. LANSING,
were kindly remembered.
Navy Yard Notes
Amos T. SMITH, formerly of the machinist corps, has
been placed in charge of the electric lighting plant on
the Cob Deck.
Retires After Thirty Years
John YOUNG, who has served continuously as a marine for
the full term of thirty years in the United State Navy, retires
today on half-pay. YOUNG is a native of Massachusetts,
but will reside in New York. He has been a conspicuous
figure about the Navy Yard Lyceum for the past seven years,
where he acted as an orderly to the commandants, that have
served during that time.
The New York Typhus Outbreak
There are thirty-one patients now under watch in the eight tents on
the lawn in front of Bellevue Hospital, New York.There were six
new cases reported to-day,and three deaths.
Both Hands Crushed
John CANNING, 27 years old, of 107 Vanderbilt avenue, slipped off
the platform of the Kings County elevated road at Sands
street this morning, and had both hands crushed by an engine that passed
over them.He was removed to the City Hospital.It is believed that
amputation of one of the hands will be necessary.
Richard O'Donnell, of 101 York street, had his leg fractured yesterday while
sliding on the sidewalk near his home.
Clarence A.WILLIAMS, who for many years has had charge of the
assignments in the New York Court of Common Pleas expired
suddenly last night at his home in Harlem.
No Trace of F.F. DONOVAN
The New York police have as yet heard nothing on the whereabouts of
Florence DONOVAN, of this city, who is wanted for his connection
with the case of Margaret MANZONI, who is dying in Bellevue Hospital
from a criminal operation.The two female physicians are still in jail.Justice
KOCH this morning refused to admit them to bail.The girl's condition
remains unchanged.
Presented With A G.A.R Diamond Badge
There was a large gathering of Grand Army men and their friends in the
rooms of Henry Miller Post, No. 28, G.A.R South Second street and
Bedford avenue, last night. During the evening a handsome G.A.R. badge
set with diamonds was presented to Past Commander Fred COCHEU.
Past Commander Charles HART made the presentation speech.
Kate GREENAWAY Tea Party
One of the young lady classes of St.Mark's M.E. Church
Sabbath school gave a Kate GREENAWAY tea party on
Wednesday evening. The rooms were beautifully decorated,
and lamps of all kinds and colors were on the tables.The members
appeared in brillian costumes, and the large attendance amply
repaid them for their efforts.The following members entertained
their friends:
Misses:
Addie HOWARD
Lizzie SELDEN
Stella LOCKETT
Gertie LOCKETT
Percie LOCKETT
Clara DRIGGS
Ethel POWERS
Dr BAKER's Hat
A member of the life saving crew yesterday picked up a hat
on the sands near Breeze Point at Coney Island, and
immediately suspected that it belonged either to a suicide,
who had ended his life in the surf, or a victim of
accidental drowning. On the lining was the name of R.C.BAKER,
in gilt lettering, and inside of the sweat band was a clipping of a
poem published in The Standard Union, two or three weeks ago.
Word was sent to the Health Dept. and Secretary BAKER
recognized it as one that had been blown from his head, while
strolling on the beach a few nights ago.
13 February 1893
Sheriff Courtney Injured
Sheriff John COURTNEY met with an accident yesterday, while pout
driving with his daughter in a light wagon. While on Willoughby
avenue the team he was driving became unmanageable, and ran away.
The Sheriff was thrown out, and received a severe cut on the face.
The injury is not very serious, and will simply necessitate his
remaining in the house a few days.
16 February 1893
Concert at the Temple Israel
the last concert in aid of the organ fund of the Temple Israel will
be given at the Temple, Bedford and Lafayette avenues, this evening.
The names of the artists who are to appear ought o crowd the Temple
to the doors. the artists are:
VENTH,Mrs. Carl, pianist
VENTH, Carl, violinist
OPID, Ludwig, cellist
GRANT, Mrs. E. J., soprano
EARL, Clarence E., alto
HOLLAND, Henry S., basso
CROWE, Dr., organist
and the Preston Male Quartet.
20 February 1893
POSTMASTER COLLINS WORSE
It was said to-day that Postmaster George J. COLLINS is worse now than any
time during his illness.
Supervisor Martin CONLY returned yesterday from a two month trip to Florida.
Supervisor-at-Large KINKEL was at his office a short time to-day, but was
compelled, to return to his home.
Marion W. MEINCKE, the six year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J MEINCKE, of
Bath Beach was burned so badly yesterday that death resulted.
The steam yacht Emily, lying at the foot of Fifty-fifth Street, was damaged
by fire to the extent of $5,000. Yesterday. The boat is owned by Jacob
PULVEY, of Albany.
HIS OWN GIBEET
DELIBERATE PREPARATIONS TO COMMIT SUICIDE
William KLEIN built for himself a scaffold early this morning in his bedroom
at 11 Sheriff Street, New York, and then tried to hang himself. He lived with
his wife and six children. up to some little time agohe worked at his trade
as a tailor, but he drove a needle into his hand, was attacked by blood
posining, and lost the use of his hand. So that he had to give up his work.
His little children could not go out to help along and his wife was ill.
the family were in desperate straits.
Some neighbors collected the sum of $13. and started a little candy store
for the father, but trade was not good, and soon all was lost.
Early this morning KLEIN'S wife missed him, and went into the next room to
look for him. She found him hanging by a strap to the gallows which he had
built for himself. He had taken three pieces of plank and made an old
fashioned gibbet he had nailed to the wall.
The gibbet was not tall, and the man to kill himself had been obliged to
lift himself from off his knees by his neck. He was not dead when his wife
cut him down. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, and will probably recover.
After he does he will be arraigned in court on a charge of trying to kill
himself.
A fire last night in the second floor of 451 Gold Street, occupied by Joseph
H. BROWN, causing $2,000 damage.
21 February 1893
The Boiler Exploded.
About 8:30 o'clock this morning a hot-water boiler exploded in the
apartments of Daniel FOX, at 418 Eighth street, causing a fire which
damaged property to the extend of $100.
22 February 1893
WANTS HER MARRIAGE ANNULLED
Mrs. Augusta E. RIKER brings an action in the Supreme Court to have her
marriage with her husband, William, annulled.
THE LONG ISLAND CITY TYPHUS EPIDEMIC
Long Island City, L. I., Feb 22 - The Queens County Board of Supervisors met
this morning and gave the Court House Committee of the Board power to erect
pest-houses for typhus fever patients.
To-night Mme. JONES, "the Black Patti," will sing at the Tabernacle, Clinton
and Greene avenues.
The monthly students' soiree of the Groschel Conservatiry of Music will be
held to-morrow night at the Conservatory, 138 State street.
There was an installation of officers, an entertainment and reception of the
Federal Club at the club rooms, 313 Evergreen avenue, last night.
The twenty-fifth annual Purim ball of the Hebrew Benevolent Association will
take place at Saengerbund Hall, Smith and Schermerhorn streets, next
Wednesday evening, March 1.
A regular meeting of the delegates to the Metropolitan Association of Cycling
Clubs will be held on next Friday evening at the Columbia, Fourteenth street
and Broadway, New York City.
On Friday evening next, at 8 o'clock, the graduating exercises of Grammar
School No. 3, class of 1893, will take place at the Girls' High School
building.
The New Orleans University Singers will sing in the Central Presbyterian
Church, Tompkins and Willoughby avenues, this evening. The Rev. E.F.
HOLLENBECK and the Rev. J.F. CARSON will be the speakers.
The young women of the First Reformed Church, on Seventh avenue, conducted an
entertainment last evening for the benefit of the poor, which resulted in a
pronounced success.
The "Fate of Republics" was last night discussed at the Second Unitarian
Church, Clinton and Congress streets, by the Rev. Anna H. SHAW, of
Washington, for the benefit of the Brooklyn Women's Suffrage Association.
23 February 1893
POSTMASTER COLLINS IMPROVED
The condition of Postmaster COLLINS is improved today.
Thomas SHEEHAN, of 477 Hicks street,fell from the dock to the hold of a canal
boat at the foot of Harrison street yesterday, and was seriously injured.
Last night an overheated range in the apartments of Michael SHEA, on the
first floor of the three-story brick, dwelling 137 Nelson street, started a
fire which caused a loss of $125.
A 'stag' entertainment will be given by the Irving Club, at its rooms, 1318
Fulton street, to-morrow evening.
Last night an overheated range in the apartments of Michael SHEA, on the
first floor of the three-story brick, dwelling 137 Nelson street, started a
fire which caused a loss of $125.
25 February 1893
Mrs. VAN COTT, wife of the New York City Postmaster, is dying.
Detroit, Mich., Feb. 25- The railroad ferryboats have never been so impeded
by ice and snow in crossing the river as at present, except during the winter
of 1882.
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the New York and Brazil Steamship
Company was held yesterday, to discuss ways and means of raising money to
meet the different pressing claims.
A fine concert will be given at the Second Unitarian Church, corner of
Clinton and Congress streets, next Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the
choir fund.
Christopher ANDERSON was crossing Hicks street near Amity, last night, when
he was knocked down by a Cross Town car. A wheel of the car mangled his
right foot and he had to be removed to his home, 91 Luqueer street.
The County Treasurer received this morning $3,609.36 from the treasurer of
the Charities Department. This money was collected from the friends of the
county charges, who are in a position to pay a little for board.
The concluding service of the special evangelistic meetings that have been
held in the Central Presbyterian Church, Tompkins and Willoughby avenues,
will be held on Sunday evening. Special music by the New Orleans University
Singers, and sermon by the pastor, Rev. J.F. CARSON. Praise service by the
jubilee singers and choir at 7:15.
A DOG GOES MAD
And Attacks Four Children in the Eastern District
Tailor KLEPPEL owned a savage ratter -the dog accidentally got out of the
house this morning and terrified the whole neighborhood.
There was great excitement on Johnson avenue this morning when a mad dog
terrified the whole neighborhood. Before the animal was captured he had
bitten four children.
Jacob KLEPPEL, a tailor at 110 Johnson avenue, owns a savage ratter. which,
until the last three or four days, had apparently been a gentle animal.
Yesterday the dog went mad and KLEPPEL tried to keep it in the house thinking
that the ratter would get over the madness soon.
This morning the dog accidentally got our of the house and started running
and barking down the street. At the end of the first block from KLEPPEL's
house the dog pounced upon Mike KOBLELOCK, aged 6 years, of 131 Johnson
avenue. Then the dog bit the boy in the leg. The ratter continued on his
rampage. Before he had gone another block the dog had seriously bitten Fritz
RIPPLE, aged 7 years; Isaac STEIN, aged 4 years, and Rachel BLUMENSTEIN, aged
5 years.
Mrs. KNOBLELOCK, the mother of Mike KNOBLELOCK, who was badly injured by the
dog, went to Justice WATSON's court this morning and obtained an order to
have the dog shot.
HAD NO HOME.
Charles BARBERE, a homeless youngster, 13 years old, was found half perished
in a hallway on Fulton avenue near Rockaway, Thursday afternoon by Patrolman
BRADY, of the Seventeenth precinct. This morning he was brought to the Gates
avenue police court on a charge of vagrancy, and was turned over by Justice
CONNELLY to the care of Officer FELK, of the Society Prevention of Cruelty to
Children.
HISTORY OF ST. VALENTINE.
St. Valentine was an Italian priest who suffered martyrdom at Rome in 270, or
at Terni in 306, writes Florence WILSON in the "Ladies' Home Journal."
Historians differ as to the date Legend amplifies, by dwelling on the virtues
of his life and the manner of his death, and tells how he was brought before
the Emperor Claudius II, who asked why he did not cultivate his friendship by
honoring his gods. As Valentine pleaded the cause of the one true God
earnestly, Calphurnius, the priest, cried out that he was seducing the
Emperor, whereupon he was sent to Asterius to be judged. To him Valentine
spoke of Christ, the light of the world, and Asterius said: "If He be the
light of the world He will restore the light to my daughter, who has been
blind for two years." The maiden was brought, and after Valentine prayed and
laid his hands on her she received sight. Then Asterius asked that he and
his household might be baptized, whereat the Emperor being enraged, caused
all to be imprisioned, and Valentine to be beaten with clubs. He was
beheaded a year latter at Rome on February 14, 270.
History, having little to tell concerning the man, makes amends by dwelling
at length on the ceremonies observed on this day. They trace the origin of
these to the Roman Lupe?calia, celebrated in February, at which on practice
was to put the names of women in a box to be drawn by the men, each being
bound to serve and honor the woman whose name he had drawn.
Isaac OSWALD, a bookkeeper, 53 years, was found lying on the floor of his
room this A. M by his wife, at their home, 446 Jefferson Ave. He had a cut
on the back of his head, which is believed to have been caused by his falling
on the floor during the night. His skull was fractured.
Gen. McMAHON has appointed Col. B. F. GOTT, of the Charities Department, on
his staff in the inaugural parade at Washington on next Saturday.
District Attorney James W. RIDGWAY started on Saturday for Lower California,
to be gone three months. He has been ill for some time and by his
physician's advice, takes a rest.
James PURDY is lying at the Brooklyn Hospital with two fractured legs, both
ankles dislocated, and several bruises on the body from falling out of the
window of his residence, 196 Fulton street.
While John MARTIN, a ticket agent of the Long Island Railroad, was
temporarily absent from his ticket office, 1130 Atlantic avenue, Saturday
night, some one stole $108 in cash from the drawer.
Hugh McGEE, 6 years old, of 784 Kent avenue, had is collar bone broken
Saturday evening by falling from a track on which he was playing.
James MORRISON, 15 years old, the only support of his widowed mother, who
lives at 32 Lee avenue, had his leg fractured this morning by falling off a
Flushing avenue car while going to work.
A lusty scion of the house of McNULTY was christened last evening at the
handsome residence of his father, Major P. H. McNULTY, on the Ocean
Boulevard. A christening party was given by the happy parents in honor of
the event. Major Peter H., Jr., is three weeks' old, and weighs - well, when
he gets mad, he weighs a ton, and just owns the house.
28 February 1893
Clerk E.B. CADLEY of the Board of Supervisors was compelled by illness
to leave his desk and go home to-day.
St. Peter's Academy, at Warren and Hicks streets, is preparing an extensive
exhibit to send to the World's Fair.
The J.E. COMELLAS Association was at its best last night in providing a stag
entertainment for its favored friends at the rooms, 245 Washington street.
3 MARCH 1893
Last night a fire started in the top floor of 417 Cumberland street, occupied by
Mrs. Emma BOGGS, damaging furniture and building to the extent of $1,000 before
it was extinguished.
4 March 1893
There were three new cases of typhus in New York to-day.
The New York Poultry Show will close to-night.
Yesterday afternoon the apartments of Mrs. Annie McPARTLAND, at 136 Union street,
were forcibly entered and $33 worth of clothing stolen.
Mary L. DOODY, wife of Daniel DOODY, the wealthy South Brooklyn builder, is being
sued for $300, being the principal and interest on a debt incurred seventeen years ago.
HAS HIS WIFE ELOPED?
Samuel CLOSE, a tailor, at 73 Morril street, says his wife has been missing
from her home since last Monday. On that day, CLOSE says, he gave his wife
$116 to buy goods, and that she left for New York for that purpose.
CLOSE thinks that his wife has eloped with a man whose name he will not at
present divulge.
DID NOT WANT TO END HER LIFE.
Rosalia PROSSHAUS, the 20-year-old Polish servant girl, who last Sunday night
was found unconscious in her bedroom, at the residence of the millionaire
dry goods man, Joseph WECHSLER of 38 Eighth avenue, was tried before
Justice HAGGERTY, in the Butler Street Police Court, to-day on a charge of
attempted suicide, and was discharged. The girl said, through an interpreter,
that she was perfectly happy, and had not intended to end her life.
A BIGAMIST RE-MARRIED
W.H. KOCHERJAY who was released from the Trenton State Prison recently,
after serving part of a three years' sentence for bigamy, has re-married
Eleanor WINGATE, one of the women who caused his incarceration.
The first wife of KOCHERJAY, formerly a Miss Mary SCOVEL, obtained a
divorce and the custody of her child.
Icy sidewalks caused may casualties in Brooklyn this morning.
There were many casualties, including, broken legs, cracked
skulls, etc.
Married This Afternoon
Frank A. BARNABY, of this city, was married at 1 o'clock this afternoon at
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, by Rev. Dr. John HALL, to
Mrs. A.E. EVANS, sister of Daniel F. LEWIS,president of the Brooklyn City Railroad.
The wedding was strictly private, and only the
immediate relatives of the bridal couple were present.
After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. BARNABY immediately started upon a brief
Southern trip,which is to include short sojurns at Old Point Comfort,
Richmond and Washington.
Scalded While At Play
Twelve-year old Michael HORNETT, of 597 Sixteenth St. and 15-year old
Michael O'HARRA of Eleventh Ave. and Windsor Place, were boiling water
in a tin can over a bonfire Thursday afternoon. O'HARRA attempted to lift
the can, but as it burned his fingers he dropped it, and the water severely
scalded his companion, HORNETT , who was removed to his home, suffering greatly.
6 March 1893
The Schoolmasters' Association of New York and vicinity will hold its
regular monthly meeting on Saturday next at Hamilton Hall, New York.
7 March 1893
Fire broke out in the mailing room of the Tribune Building, New York,
this morning, Little damage was done.
Police Inspector WILLIAMS of New York indignantly denies the story that
he is going to resign.
The New York Commissioners of Charities and Corrections have increased
the salaries of thirteen members of the medical staff in the insane asylums.
There will be an examination of applicants for music teachers' certificates at
the Board of Education, next Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
William GUSTAFSON has been missing from the home of his brother-in-law,
264 Hamilton avenue, since Feb 28.
10 March 1893
A PLEASANT SURPRISE
A surprise was tendered to Herman BOTGER last evening by his friends at
Rockaway avenue and Pacific street, it being his 30th birthday.
While Mr. BOTGER was in the city, the ladies of the party elaborately
decorated the rooms of his residence with flags and bunting. Splendid
music was furnished by J.J.POWELL's band. At 11 o'clock came the grand march,
led by Mr. BOTGER and Miss M. BAUR, followed immediately afterwards by
supper, which proved the good tastes of the ladies preparing it.
Among those present were:
Miss M. BAUR,
C. BOTGER,
Miss K. BOTGER,
Miss M. BOTGER,
Miss A. BOTGER,
Mrs. L. KIPP,
Miss R. WELLS,
L. TIETJEN,
J. MAHONEY,
F. MANZ,
G.H. HUTTENLOCHER,
C. SCHNAAS,
Mrs. HALL,
Mrs. HEITEN,
Mr. and Mrs. F. MAHT,
Miss M. JOHNSON,
G. DREWES,
J. MIAE.
11 March 1893
Assistant Postmaster Andrew T. SULLIVAN has resigned as a member of the
United States Civil Service Commission. He was a member of the Board of
Examiners at the Brooklyn Post Office.
13 March 1893
A thief gained entrance into Horace GRAVES' residence,
278 McDonough street Saturday night, but was frightened off.
He left a "jimmy."
14 March 1893
TAKEN TO THE ALMSHOUSE
A Woman Found Without Food, And Having Three Bankbooks.
Elizabeth CARROLL, an octogenarian, who lived alone in the rear of
113 Hudson avenue, was taken to the Flatbush Almshouse yesterday.
The attention of the Charities Board was called to her condition,
by neighbors, who had been attending her for over a week, and
giving her food. When the bed in which she had laid was examined,
after her departure, three bankbooks were found concealed under the
mattress. The amount of deposits reached $1,800. The old woman
kept to herself, and would not say anything about her relatives.
When the neighbors missed her, they thought something had happened,
and went to her rooms, where they found her suffering from debility,
caused by lack of food. They relieved her wants for a few days, and
then notified the Charities Department. At the almshouse a belt
containing $100 was found around the old woman's waist.
MARRIED
BIGELOW - DEAN - On Tuesday, March 14, at 36 West Fifty-seventh street,
New York, the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. David C. LYALL,
by the Rev. Hollis B. FRISSELL, Isabella LYALL DEAN to Charles Emerson BIGELOW.
15 March 1893
Curtains igniting from a gas jet last evening in the residence of John R. GIBB,
514 Washington avenue, caused $250 damage.
Assistant Postmaster SULLIVAN spent some time at the residence of
Postmaster COLLINS this morning. He reports that the latter is in the same
condition as last reported.
16 March 1893
THE TYPHUS OUTBREAK IN LONG ISLAND CITY
Long Island City, L.I., March 16 - Sheriff NORTON took possession of his
old quarters in the Queens County Court House, this city, to-day, and
released fifty prisoners, whose terms had expired some time ago, but who
had been detained there, owing to the typhus outbreak in the jail.
County Treasurer Joseph DYKES will move into the jail building on Monday.
No new cases of typhus have developed for the last two weeks, and the
convalescents are doing well at the pest hospital in the yard, where
they were removed yesterday.
18 March 1893
Supervisor-at-Large George KINKEL is confined to his home by illness.
An electric road operated by an underground wire has been started at Hartford
A lamp upset at 9 o'clock last night in Edward LEAP's paper hanging store at
1037 Bedford avenue, causing $1,000 damage to stock, and $500 to the building.
Barnum and Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth" paraded in New York to-day,
with the usual exhibition of living tableaux, Roman chariots, exhibitions
of lions and tamers, etc., etc. The parade was watched by thousands.
The death of Mrs. LYMAN, the wife of the Rev. Dr. A.J. LYMAN, of South
Congregational Church, is anticipated at any moment.
The Newton Board of Health attacked and wrecked a bone-boiling establishment
located on Flushing meadows yesterday. The place is now a pile of
deserted ruins.
Mrs. Regina MATTHEWS, of 41 Ferry avenue, Maspeth, L.I., while being
driven in a coach along Bushwick avenue, the horses took fright and ran
away at Palmetto street. She jumped out of the coach, and received a
severe scalp wound and other injuries.
20 March 1893
STILL MISSING
The pecuilar disappearance of Mrs. Jessie Olive BARLOW, from her home, 178
Ridgewood St., late last Friday afternoon, is now occupying the attention of
the police, Mrs. BARLOW is the wife of Dr. John Wilson BARLOW. Friday Mrs.
BARLOW visited friends on Staten Island. She returned to her home shortly
after 5 o'clock, kissed each one of her four children an affectionate good-by
and then left without saying where she was going. Since then Dr. BARLOW, his
friends and the police have searched diligently for the missing women, but no
trace of her movements from the time she left the home on Friday have been
discovered.
23 March 1893
Patrick FARREL, a lodger at 52 Fulton Street, was sent to Jail for
twenty-nine days to-day by Justice WALSH, on a charge of stealing coffee from
HARBACK'S STORES.
Sometime between the 22d and 23d last, the hardware store of George W.
RICHARDSON, at 513 Myrtle Avenue was broken into and $17. worth of culery and
table were stolen.
THE KNIFE WAS DULL
Charles CLARK, a colored man, about 37 years old, and who gave his address as
236 West Sixty-ninth street, New York, was arrested about 5'o'clock this
morning and locked up in Police Headquaters, that city, as a suspicious
person. About 8 o'clock breakfast was served him in his cell, and after
eating it CLARK secreated the knife. Doorman Meehan missed it and asked for
it. The negro caught it from where he had hidden it and drew it across his
own throat. Meehan Wrestled the knife from him. An ambulance was called from
St. Vincent's Hospital, and Dr. McDANIELS, who came with it found the wound
to be very slight. CLARK was not sent to the hospital. The table knife was
very dull. The negro would say nothing about his act.
NEATLY CAUGHT
Five Alleged Counterfeiters in Custody.
A LOT OF BOGUS SILVER COINS, MOULDS, AND OTHER MATERIAL CAPTURED - GOOD WORK
BY DECTECTIVE BROOKS AND HIS MEN
Chief BROOKS, of the United States Secret Service, and several of his
officers last night arrested a gang of alleged cheap counterfelters, for whom
they have been searching for nearly a year. the officers also secured a
quantity of bad dollars and half dollars and the remains of the moulds in
which they were made. An attempt had been made to destroy the moulds, as
they had been used for some time.
Joseph A. WALTERS, who is alleged to be the leader and the man who made the
money. Was arrested at his home, 170 Kowenhoven street, Long Island City.
Frederica BAUMAN, who lives there with him was also taken into custody. It
was there that the moulds were found.
The other prisoners are William BROWN, ailas Jerry McCARTHY; Henry HERTZ,
ailas, George BROWN, and George ADAMS, ailas Thomas CLARK. ADAMS was
arrested at his home at 100 Aveune D. New York, and the others were picked up
in East Ninth Street, New York.
All of the prisoners were taken before United States Commissioneer Morie
to-day. their examination was adjoined until late this afternoon. Walters,
according to Cheif BROOKS, has already served two terms for counterfelting.
TRIED TO PASS CONFEDERATE MONEY
Joseph KENNEDY, who says he lives in Washington Street, New York, got hold of
a $100. Confederate bill last week in a curiosity store in New York, Where
the old-time, money he says, was sold at a marvelously low prices. KUMISKY
immediately went to Greenpoint, where he called on Slyvester BUSH, a clothier
,at 533 Manhattan Avenue. Here he bought a $30. suit of clothes and
tendered the bill closley and was about to acept it, when an official of the
Seventeenth Ward Bank happened to come into the store. He was shown the bill
and promptly said it was bad. KUMISKY was arrested and turned over to the
United States officals last night.
Fannie OTTAGY, a young Bohemian women, was found wandering last night, on
Myrtle Avenue. She could not tell where she lived, and is now in the care of
the police.
The Langan Case
The case of Peter LANGAN, recently a patrolman attached to the Eleventh
precinet, against Charles FELTMAN, George MEYER nad James THORNE, was
dismissed by Justice TIGHE in the butler street police court this morning.
Langan attended the Ball of the Joseph Society at the Tivoll, corner of
second street and Fifth Avenue, on the evening of Feb. 2. The following
morning there was a fight in the barroom, during which the officer discharged
his pistol. He claimed that he was assaulted by FELTMAN, who is the son of
the owner of Tivoll, and by the other two men, who were waiters. He was
terribly beaten; and, when appeared in the police court to make his
complaint, he was so swathed in bandages that his left eye only was visable.
Charges were preferred against the officer, and he was tried before
Commissioner HAYDEN and dismissed. He has since brought suit, and the action
is now pending in the Supreme Court to compel the Commissioner to reinstate
him. LANGAN was not in court when Justice TIGHE called the case this morning.
DRIVEN CRAZY BY PAIN
Albert NEWMAN, 37 years old, who lives with his wife and six children at 191
First Ave, New York City, and is employed as a cleaner in St. Marks Church,
at 110th Street and Second Avenue, syyrmpted suicide last night by throwing
himself under a surface car in front of the church. George SMITH, the driver
of the car stopped it before it passed over NEWMAN, who was sent to bellview
Hospital, where he was placed in the insane Pavillion. For a long time pasr
NEWMAN has been sufering from some stomach trouble, which at times drove him
almost crazy. He had just been discharged from the New York Hospital, where
he had been under treatment.
28 March 1893
President Daniel F. LEWIS of the Brooklyn City Railroad is back from his
Honeymoon, He appeared in his office this morning and received
congradulations from all sides.
Conrad FREED, of 116 Hamilton Avenue, fell from a beam in the new Brooklyn
Railroad depot on the corner of Fifty-eight street and Second Ave yesterday
morning and was removed to the Norwegian Hospital suffering from confusion
and shock.
Yesterday a buggy driven by George H. FLETCHER, of 214 Linciln Place, was run
into by a Trolley car at the corner of Flatbush and Schmerhorn Street.
FLETCHER and a friend were thrown out of the vehicle. FLETCHER received a
slight cut an the head. His friend was not injured.
29 March 1893
Last night, John WURSTER, of 105 Norman Aveenu, fell off the ferry bridge at
the foots of Greenpoint Avenue, and was seriously injured.
The departure of Dr. Seward WEBB, with his family and a party of friends
left for a 12,000 mile tour of the United States took place today from the
Grand Central Depot. The start was made at 10 o'clock.
LOST IN JAMAICA.
police superintendent CAMPBELL received a communication today from Hendrick
HENDRICKSON, Justice of Peace of Jamaica, stating that an old women had been
found wandering about the streets of that place. She was unable to give the
address of her place of abode, but she said she lived with a son-in-law,
named McDERMOTT, who kept a boarding house in Brooklyn.
She gave her name as Mary CRAIGSTON.
30 March 1893
John L. GODLEY, of 35 Smith street, was fined $25. by Justice WALSH today for
having on sale Adultered Milk.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Nell OLSEN, a Swedish carpentr, living at 1819 Pacific St, made a desperate
attempt on his life last night by cutting his throat with a carving knife.
He was despondent over the loss of a child who died a few weeks ago. He is
in St. Mary's Hospital, and will probably die.
NO NEWS OF COCHRANE.
MRS. CHOCHRANE, the wife of William H. COCHRANE, who disappeared so suddenly
from his home 973 Bergen Street, last Friday evening, called today at the
office of HIRSCH & RASQUIN to learn if any tidings has come of her missing
husband. They had no news for her. Mrs COCHRANE does not think for a moment
that the man found in Wallingford Vt., and sent to the House of correction
there is her husband.
GREENWOOD A. C. S. NEW OFFICERS
The following are the newly elected officers of the Greenwood Athletic Club
for The ensuing year: John KEEGAN, president; William GLENON,
Vice-president; Lewis ROUINATER, financial secretary; J. KENNEDY, recording
secretary; C BANGS, Corresponding secretary; P. ROGAN, treasure; Terry LEE,
captain: Eddie ALFORD, first Lieutenant; H. WEYMAN,second Lieutenant; John T.
SMITH, Adam SHEAFER, and DR. HOGAN, trustees.
BASEBALL NOTES
Manager Jack CHAPMAN, of the Buffalo team, has secured two very promising
young BROOKLYN OLAYERS, Lawrence Battim, who plays well at short or third and
Thomas J. HIGGINS, Pitcher.
31 March 1893
STABBED IN THE NECK
Joseph EMORY, an Italian cook. In savaresi's restaurent, on the Long Dock,
Erie Bain, was stabbed in the neck this afternoon by one of his assistants.
He was removed to the Long Island College Hospital.
William McGARVEY, 43 years old, has been missing from his home 145 Conover
Street since the 27th inst.
Phillup HAYES, of 224, Fourteenth Street, was caught between a trolley car of
the Third Avenue line yesterday. ans severly injured. the motor man of the
Trolley car was arrested but discharged.
Henry F. LAUGER, a grocer, at 743 Alantic Avenue, was fined $100. for
exposing for sale some oleomargerine with out having labeled.
Robert LUHO, of 529 Carroll Street, was driving along Henry Street, yesterday
afternoon, when his vehicle ran into and smashed a buggy owned by Frank F.
HAYNES,, of 137 Windsor place.
Thomas ST. JOHNS aged 40, of 137 Stuben Street, who had been suffering from
effects of scalds, received last christmass, died last night.
Yesterday afternoon James LANEGAN fell from his horse near Bridge entrance
and received severe injuries. he was removed to his home 980 St Marks.
WANTED TO DIE
A New York Women Driven Insane by Lizzie WILSON'S Suicide
THE DEAD GIRL WAS A FRIEND OF HERS, SHE SAID, AND NOW THAT SHE WAS NO MORE
THERE WAS NOTHING FOR HER TO LIVE FOR- TAKEN TO BELLEVUE.
At 10 o'clock last night a women about 28 years old with a wild look in her
eye, walked into the Fifth street station New York, and asked to see the
captain. Capt. DOHERTY was behind the desk and asked her what she wanted.
I want to destroy myself, I am tired of living. The women said, Capt. DOHERTY
led her to his private room and questioned her, She would give no name and
merely stated that she lived on Pleasant Avenue.
I just picked up the paper yesterday, She said, and I read of the death of my
dear friend. I mean Lizzie WILSON, the girl who committed suicide, on East
Thirteenth Street, She was no relative of mine, but a most affectionate
friend. Now that she is dead I don't wish to live any longer. I want to
have that letter stopped which was sent to Lizzie's mother in Ireland.
The letter the woman reffered to was the one left by the suicide Lizzie
WILSON for her mothr Mrs. Nell CROSSLEY, Lisburn ,Antrim, Ireland. Capt.
DOHERTY told his strange visitor tha Coroner MESSENGER had the letter, and
that she would have to see him. He told her where the Coroner lived, and when
she went out, he made policeman follow her. She found the house, and had a
talk with Cornoer MESSENGER. Her conversation was the same as she had
addressed to Capt. DOHERTY. The Coroner told policeman who had followed the
women that he had better arrest her. She was taken to the station and still
refused her name. She was entered as Jane Doe.
Later, she was transferred to the Union Market station, where there is a
matron. There she told Sargent SAND that she was Mary F. HAROLD, a domestic
working at 331 pleasent Avenue, And hour later after that the matron found
her lying in her cell with her jaws set. Sargent SAND sent to Bellevue for an
ambulance, and the women was taken there and placed in the insane pavillon.
Emil F. MAURER, an architect of 39 Whitehall street, occupies the house at
331 Pleasant avenue.
1 APRIL 1893
DRESSNER--- GOLDSMITH
Henry T.DRESSNER,of the firm of DRESSNER Brothers,Fulton street,and Miss
Ray GOLDSMITH, were married onWednesday evening at the residence of the
brides mother,462 Pacific street.The ceremony was performed by the Rev.Dr.H.
HARSH, of New York. The bride wore a dress of white Satin, trimmed with point
lace. She carried a large bouquet of flowers.Her only ornaments were
diamonds,the gift of the groom.After the ceremony a reception was held in the
parlors of Mrs.GOLDSMITH's residence, the newly wedded pair receiving the
congratulations of their numerous friends until a late hour. Mr and
Mrs.DRESSNER started on Thursday morning on a bridal tour to Washington and
through the Southern States.On their return they will reside at 19 Cranberry
street.
2 April 1893
SAVED BY A TUG
A Would-be Bridge Jumper Caught in Time
Officer LIDGATE of the Bridge police at 7:30 this morning saw a young
sailor standing on a girder in the centre of the Bridge, just in the act of
taking a header, when he rushed for him, and catching hold of him by the
legs, pulled him down on to the roadway.
''I'm going to make the biggest jump that ever was made,'' cried the
young fellow as he struggled to get back on the cable.
''Why did you wait for me if you were so anxious to jump?'' asked the
policeman.
''Well, there was a tug passing under the bridge just then,and I wanted
to wait till it passed. I'm tired of being a sailor.''
LIDGATE then marched his prisoner to the Brooklyn Bridge station house
and made a charge of attempted suicide against him.
The young man gave his name as Max ROCK, 26 years old,a sailor on board
the United States steamer Vermont, now lying at Cob Dock.
Had the policeman not seen him in time, he undoubtedly would have made
the jump.ROCK was taken before Justice WALSH this morning, and when asked why
he wanted to jump off the Bridge, he replied that he was '' tight.''
He was remanded until Thursday for examination.
Samuel GRAWLEY, of 442 Stone avenue,was arrested to-day for having stolen a
gold watch and chain with locket, valued at $150. at Philadelphia.
To-day Mrs.Addie ROBINSON, of 331 Vanderbilt avenue,reported to the police
that a colored boy, named James DELEVER, 19 years old, had disappeared.
3 April 1893
POISONING THOMAS MAXWELL- Carbolic Acid In His Beer
Mrs.Kate CORR, of 1432 DeKalb avenue, was held for trail in the Ewen
street police court this morning on a charge of attempting to poison Thomas
MAXWELL, who has lived with his mother, at 47 Liddle street, for the
past six months.
MAXWELL is an ex-policeman, having been attached to the First precinct
until about six months ago, when he had some trouble with Mrs.CORR, which was
the ultimate cause of his dismissal from the force. MAXWELL went to
Mrs.CORR's home early yesterday, where he spent the day with her and Abel
GRUMBECK, of 74 Lorimer street.They drank considerable beer during the
afternoon.
Almost 6 o'clock MAXWELL left Mrs.CORR's home and nothing more was heard
of him until he walked into the Twentieth precinct station house, shortly
after 8 o'clock, and handed desk Sergeant DOROUGHTY a three-ounce bottle half
filled with carbolic acid.Then he pointed toward his mouth, and made the
sergeant understand that he was suffering from carbolic acid poisoning.
Ambulance Surgeon DETAVARGNE, of St.Mary's Hospital, was called and he
removed the suffering man to the above institution. Before MAXWELL left he
was able to speak, and as he shrieked with pain he managed to say:Oh; Kate
has poisoned me'.
Capt.KITZER sent for Mrs.CORR last night, and when questioned she
admitted that MAXWELL had taken the bottle containing the carbolic acid from
her dresser. She denied however, that MAXWELL had drank the poison at her
home. Mrs. CORR was allowed to go, but was arrested this morning by Detective
Sergeant MILLER, as there are circumstances surrounding the case that are
suspicious.
When Mrs.CORRwas taken to court this morning she was dressed in the
height of fashion. She wore a pretty Easter bonnet.Mrs.CORR pleaded not
guilty to the charge of trying to poison MAXWELL, and being unable to furnish
$2,500 bail and was sent to jail.
Mrs.CORR is the widow of a policeman. Two years ago a policeman named
Collins shot himself because, as alleged, Mrs.CORR would not love him.
At St.Mary's Hospital this morning it was stated that the chances were
good for MAXWELL recovery.
4 April 1893
WOULD NOT STOP FIGHTING
Wilhelm NEW, a German cook, and Rudolph HEMMINGER, who lives with NEW and
his family at 400 East Forty-eighth street, New York, had a fight last
evening in the house. NEW, it is said, was jealous of the attention paid to
his wife by HEMMINGER. The latter used a parlor rifle as a club in the
quarrel, while NEW used a pair of shears. Mrs NEW took a hand in and was
helping to ''do up'' her husband when the police arrived. Even after they
were arrested they would not stop fighting, and tried to get at each other in
the station house.They were sent to Bellevue Hospital, and there an officer
had to sit in the prison cage to keep them apart.
TWO NEW YORK WOMEN ATTEMPT SUICIDE
Mrs.Bessie VAUGHAN, 28, had some trouble with her husband, John, at her
home, 218 East Twenty-third street,New York, yesterday,andlast night she
attempted to commit suicide by jumping from the second story window.She did
not succeed in killing herself, escaping with a bad scalp wound.
Mrs.Maggie RYAN, aged 26, of 323 East Eighty-eighth street,New York, is
lying in a critical condition at the Presbyterian Hospital. Last night,
wearied by the long abuse of her husband, who, she says, is an habitual
drunkard, she drank a wineglassful of carbolic acid. She left a note
upbraiding her husband.
MISS PUTNAM's CASE
The case of Miss Georgianna V.PUTNAM, who was principal of School No.68,
before it was consolidated with No.83, will come up before the Board of
Education at its meeting to-morrow afternoon. Miss PUTNAM claims that she was
promised that she would be taken care of when the two schools were
consolidated. She has since reported for duty every day, and will claim full
salary for time she has been idle.
LICENSE NOTICES
Application has been made for an Excise License for the following places;
Michael SALIT, 55 Hamil?en avenue
George W. McDERMOTT, 269 Reid avenue
Emil BAUMANN, 36? Franklin avenue
TRANSFERS OF LICENSES
William SCHMIDT to 205 Third avenue
Fredk. W. SEHUTTLER to 203 Ralph avenue
Thomas YORK to 9 Debevoise street
John GALLAGHER to 71 Main street
The Board of Excise meets on each Monday
JUMPED INTO NEWTOWN CREEK
Lawrence DOLAN, of 42 Richardson street, was in the Ewen street police
court to-day on a charge of attempting suicide by jumping into Newtown Creek.
DOLAN was
committed to the jail, where he will be examined as to his sanity.
THE HOFFMAN BOY FOUND
Charles HOFFMAN the four-year old boy, who was missing from 1013 Atlantic
avenue since Friday last, was found at the residence of J.P. DITMAN, at
Lindenhurst,L.I.
HIS LEG CUT OFF
There was another serious accident on the DeKalb avenue trolley line this
morning.
Shortly after 8 o'clock, Alexander H.SMALL, who lives at 1111 Lafayette
avenue, started for his business in South Brooklyn. He walked to DeKalb and
Stuyvesant avenues and waited for a downtown car. In a few minutes, a car, to
which was attached a trailing car, came down the avenue at a lively rate.
SMALL signaled the motorman but, before the car had begun to slow up,SMALL
attempted to board the rear platform of the first car. He fell in doing so,
and the wheels of the trailer passed over his left leg. The unfortunate man
cried out with pain.
SMALL was removed to St.Mary's Hospital, where his left leg was amputated
just below the knee. At noon his condition was serious.
CUT WITH KNIFE
Thomas FLANNERY, yesterday, while under the influence of liquor, visited
19 Atlantic avenue, where he was formerly employed. He there met James McELLANY,
and, without warning, rushed upon him, and in the struggle that followed, cut
McELLANY severely with a pocket knife, the later also cut himself
accidentally. FLANNERY was arrested and held for examination in the Butler
street police court.
HELD TO AWAIT THE RESULTS OF KANE'S INJURIES
John HOBEN, who assaulted Michael KANE with an axe yesterday afternoon,
fracturing his skull, was held by Justice KAVANAGH this morning to await the
results of KANE'S injuries. KANE is in St.John's Hospital. The doctors say he
has a chance of recovery. HOBEN claims that KANE assaulted him first and that
he struck KANE in self-defense.
A BOTTLE AND NOTE
William CLARE, who lives on the old Shore road, near Thirty-ninth
street,Bay Ridge, was walking along the Shore road yesterday when he noted an
old yellow bottle, on the road at the foot of Thirty-ninth street. Inside the
bottle was a leaf which had been torn from a book,and on which had been
written the following:
Mch 1.1893- Naronic sinking. All hands praying. God have mercy on us.
L.WINSEL
The bottle and its contents were sent to Police Captain KENNY, of the
Eighteenth precinct. The bottle had stamped upon it the name of the maker,
John HAGG, of 113th street, New York.
5 April 1893
AN INSANE MAN JUMPS FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW
Sickness Turned his Brain
Thomas M.BLAKELY, a clerk for the Grand Trunk Railway Company, whose
offices are on Broadway, jumped out a second-story window this morning while
temporarily insane, at his boarding house, 15 Poplar street. BLAKELY occupied
furnished rooms with his wife and child at the above number and while his
wife and child were at breakfast in the dining room he slipped upstairs,
opened the window, and jumped out on to the sidewalk. His groans startled the
household and brought them to his side.
An ambulance was summoned, and Surgeon TREADWELL took the injured man to
the City Hospital, where it was found that he had sustained a compound
fracture of both legs, besides internal injuries.His recovery is only among
the possibilities.
Mr.BLAKELY has been under medical treatment for about two weeks, and
Dr.Eugene F. PIERCE, who attended him, told his wife that his mind seemed
affected.
The remark of the physician indicates that BLAKELY must have threatened
to harm himself before this.
Mr.BLAKELY is 28 years old,and holds a responsible position with the
Grand Trunk Company.His financial affairs are said to be all right.
HE TOOK PARIS GREEN
Peter FOX, a well known resident of Springfield,L.I., attempted suicide
yesterday afternoon by taking Paris green in the Fulton Ferry-house.
An emetic was given him, which removed the poison. He was removed to the
Brooklyn Hospital,and will recover.
Agnes McCUEN----- John J.LYNCH
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy on Debevoise street, was the scene of a
quiet and pretty wedding last night, when Miss Agnes McCUEN, the daughter of
Luke McCUEN, for many years an employee of William BERRIS, was married by
General McNAMARA, to John J. LYNCH.
The best man was Henry B.BOISE,
bridesmaids, -
Miss Amy McCUEN and Miss Elsie MILLER.
MAXWELL--- COOK
A blue and white wedding was solemnized in St.James Episcopal Church, at
Lafayette avenue and St.James place, when Miss May W.COOK,daughter of William
A.COOK, of 405 Franklin avenue, was married to J.Wolf Tone MAXWELL, nephew of
President J.Rogers MAXWELL, of the Central Railroad of New Jresey.
The bridesmaids were,
Miss Alice LOCKWOOD,
Miss Lucy DeWITT,
Miss Anna BREEN,
Miss GIMBEMATT,
Miss Martha HODSDON and Miss Leila Van WYCK,
Miss Celia COOK, her sister was maid of honor.
Mr.MAXWELL's brother, William S.MAXWELL,acted as bestman.
The ushers were,
Ducan CURRIE,
Edward BURR,
Richard MAXWELL,
George MAXWELL,
Will WEBSTER and Frank ROBERTSON.
6 April 1893
A CHILD SICK with SCARLET FEVER
Neglected for Several Days
An almost incredible story of neglect of a sick child by a drunken father
was told to
Justice TIGE in the Butler street police court this morning, when Andrew
FINDLAY, aged 35years,was sent to jail for ten days on a charge of
intoxication. FINDLAY, who is a well-to-do salesman for a firm that supplies
gum to the Goverment, occupies, with his wife and two children, a comfortable
flat on the first floor of 246 Prospect avenue.
About ten days ago, his six-year old daughter,Alice, the youngest of the
children, was taken sick. Her sister, Agnes,aged 9 was sent to the home of
her Aunt, 4 Fairmont avenue,Jersey City, and Dr.HASBROUCK, of Sixth avenue
and Ninth street, was called in.
Under his treatment the child,who had scarlet fever made rapid progress
towards recovering. A week ago yesterday word came from Jersey City that
little Agnes was seriously ill, and her mother left Alice in charge of her
father, and hastened to the bedside of the other child. All went well until
Friday last when FINDLAY got drunk. Since that time the child has been
without care or food, a kindhearted neighbor Henry DUNDAS, having a large
family of his own,was afraid to venture into the apartment. He notified
Dr.HASBROUCK yesterday morning and physician replied that Mrs.FINDLAY schould
be sent for, and FINDLAY taken care of by the police.
Yesterday morning Inspector COSCHINA, of the Children's Society, received
an anonymons postal card directing his attention to the case.He called at the
house immediately and found it in a deplorable condition. The sick child was
staggering about the floor, crying piteously. Across the bed lay the father
in a stupid state of drunkenness.The room was in a terrible state, the smell
of decaying meat being almost unbearable.Around the floor lay a dozen or more
empty whiskey flasks.The agent was informed by neighbors that there had been
no fire in the house since Sunday.
Agent COSCHINA, after calling in a policeman and having FINDLAY arrested,
sent a message to Mrs.FINDLAY. She came at once to the house, and was very
much shocked when she learned the condition of affairs there.She set to work
to remedy it, however, this morning when the reporter called,the sick baby
lay in a nice clean bed and the room was neat and tidy.
The Health Department had intended sending the child to a hospital to-day,
but it was decided to leave her in her mothers care.
A BROOKLYN BOY WAS RECENTLY CHOSEN CADET
Warren Sumner BARLOW, residing at 47 Brevoort place,Brooklyn, was recently
chosen cadet for the United States Military Academy, at West Point,from the
Third Congressional district of NewYork,appointed by the Hon.William
J.COOMBS. After a competitive examination conducted by Gen.Henry W.STOCUM,
William N.DYKMAN,
Esq., and Dr.William M.CARROLL, the committee selected by Mr.COOMBS for this
purpose, the first two members of this committee being graduates of West
Point. After a careful competitive examination this committee decided in
favor of BARLOW, and upon their recommendation Mr.COOMBS reported accordingly
to the Secretary of War, who signed the certificate which gave BARLOW the
right to take the final examination for admission. He prepared for this
examination at Lieut.Braden's school, at Highland Falls,New York, which is
conducted exclusively for the preparation of candidates for West Point. The
Government examination took place March 1 to 4, and was very rigid, as is
evidenced by the fact that only forty-three out of the 166 candiadates
passed, BARLOW being one of the successful ones.
He is the son of Everett D.BARLOW,Esq, a lawyer residing in Brooklyn.
Special interest is taken by the public in young men of this sort, as
although our country is now at peace, it is wise to train young men of good
minds and moral character.
WHITNEY WEDS
The Ex-Mayor Marries
(Special to the Standard Union)
Locust Valley,L.I., April 5- Ex-Mayor Daniel D.WHITNEY of Brooklyn and Miss
Henrietta TITUS of this place were quietly married at 12:30 to-day.The
ceremony took place at the spacious residence of Mr and Mrs.COCK, a sister
and brother-in-law of the bride, in the presence of near relatives.
Miss TITUS is the daughter of Mr.WHITNEY'S first wife's sister.
The first Mrs.WHITNEY was also a Miss TITUS, of Glen Cove.
Mr.WHITNEY served one term as Mayor of this city, succeeding Seth LOW.
The ex-mayor engagement to the lady who is now his wife was first
announced a year ago. It created quite a stir in Glen Cove, where Miss TITUS
was then living. Several of the relatives seriously opposed the maten, and
for a time rumor declared the engagement off.
But that true love which laughs at locksmiths and deties opposition has
won the day, as it invariably will. Mr.WHITNEY, who has been a widower over
eight years, is well-to-do,and a man of fine appearance and good mental
equipment.
The guest included
Gerald WHITNEY,
Daniel D.WHITNEY,Jr.,sons of the bridegroom, and their wives.
Harvey A.EAMES, his son-in-law, all of Brooklyn:
Mr and Mrs.Scudder V. WHITNEY of Woodbury L.I.,
Dr.Darling B. WHITNEY,
Mr and Mrs J.B.TAPPEN,
the Misses TITUS,
Mr and Mrs. F. E. WILLITTS,
Mr and Mrs.E. V. TITUS
Mr and Mrs.E.P.TITUS.
At the ceremony, which was as simple as possible, the bride wore her
traveling costume.After the wedding breakfast Mr and Mrs.WHITNEY left for the
South.They will reside in Brooklyn.
MIDDLETON- BIGGS
A wedding took place last evening at 76 St.James place,in which the
contracting parties were Miss Lucy MIDDLETON and Percy Coy BIGGS, both of
this city.The ceremony was performed by the Rev.A. DIXON, pastor of the
Hanson place Baptist Church. Only the immediate familes of the bride and
groom being invited. Among those present were:
Mr & Mrs.John MIDDLETON, parents of the bride.
Cornelins W. and George W. MIDDLETON, brothers of the bride:
Mrs F.A.BIGGS, the groom's mother,
Frank BIGGS and Louis C.H. BIGGS,brothers of the groom:
S.G. ESTEY,
Mr & Mrs.J.J.SMITH,
Herbert C.GRANT, panist, and Miss Margaret SMITH, maid of honor.
WALDEN-- ANDREWS
A pretty wedding took place last evening in St.Jame's Protestant
EpiscopalChurch, the marriage of Miss Edythe WALDEN to Charles Lee ANDREWS.
Both are well known in New York and Brooklyn,Mr ANDREWS being a member
of the New York Stock Exchange, and Miss WALDEN being prominent in
the society of this city.
More than a thousand invitations to the ceremony at the church were issued.
About 8o'clock the Rev.C.W.HOMER ofSt.James, assisted by the Rev.Melville
BOYD, of All Saints, performed the beautiful marriage service.
There was an impressive silence during the ceremony.
Miss Maud WALDEN, a sister of the bride,was maid of honor
George S.ANDREWS, a brother of the groom,best man.
The ushers were:
Thomas F.BAYARD,Jr., son of the Hon.Thomas F.BAYARD, of Wilmington,Del.,
Snowden MARSHALL, of Baltimore, cousin of the groom;
Charles CHAMBERLAINE, of New York City;
John REDWOOD, of Baltimore,
Daniel T. and Howard T.WALDEN, brothers of the bride.
After the ceremony at the church a reception was given by the bride's parents,
in which the guest were limited to immediate relatives and connections
of the contracing parties.
BARRY-- COLLINS
Miss Annie Rappelyea COLLINS, daughter of Postmaster George T.COLLINS,was
married at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon to John Turner BARRY. The
ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents,at 301 Throop
avenue,the Rev. R. R. MER?LITH officiating.
Miss Ethel TURNER,the maid of honor.
The ushers were
David BARRIE,
Charles McCARTHY,
Burnett C.COLLINS
David BARRY.
Mr COLLINS,father of the bride,was unable to be present
at the ceremony, being confined to his room.
HADLEY--WICKETT
The Throop Avenue Presbyterian Church was thronged with people last evening
who came to witness the marriage of Miss Josephine Howell WICKETT to William
Burgess HADLEY, which took place there at 5 o'clock.The Rev.Lewis R.FOOTE
performed the ceremony.
The maid of honor, Miss Laura H.WICKETT,
the ushers were,
Selden T.WICKETT,
Frederick R.THORNS,
Clarence E. HADLEY,
William T. HENDERSON,
Frederick T. PURDY
Frank H. SEARLS.
The happy pair will spend a few weeks on a wedding tour,
and will then settle in Brooklyn.
LOGIE--STORRIER
Miss Elizabeth STORRIER,of Dandee,Scotland, daughter of the late
P.L.STORRIER was married to William LOGIE,of 321 Hancock street,at noon
yesterday, in the Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church, by the Rev. Dr.
R. R. MEREDITH.
Alexander LOGIE, brother of the groom, was best man,
Miss YOUNG, of Dundee, bridesmaid. A reception followed the ceremony.
7 April 1893
Yesterday a team of horses dashed through the plate glass window
of George THORNLY'S butcher store, 353 Van Brunt street,
causing a loss of $50.
A fire occured last night in the apartments of James BERAN,
of 1035 Fulton street, causing $1,000 daage.
A ten-year old, Florence HAMANN of 8 West 13? th street, was held
in the Harlem police court to-day on a charge of shoplifting.It is
alleged that she appropriated $1.75 worth of groceries at
113 East 129th street.
FATHER and SON COME TO BLOWS
Two John BAUVAROS, father and son,were arrested this morning for
fighting at 186 Hester street.The father was sent to the Island for
six months and the son discharged. BAUVAROS Sr., resides at 19 Navy street,
he will neither work, nor contribute to the support of his family,
who are looked after by the son. The trouble between he and his wife
began before they came from Italy, and it is said that he was imprisoned
six months some time ago for stabbing her in the back.
LINTON---STOCKHAM
One of the most delightful weddings that have taken place since Easter
Sunday occurred in the Church of the Pilgrims, the Rev. Dr.STORR officiating,
yesterday afternoon. The contracting couple were Miss Alice LINTON, daughter
of Mr.and Mrs. Edward F. LINTON, of this city, and George T. STOCKHAM, of
Washington,D.C.
The church was filled with friends of the young couple. When the wedding
march pealed forth the doors of the church swung open and the procession came
down the centre aisle.
The ushers,
F.E. HART,
R.L. WINTERS,
John SHAW and John WILSON. led the way, followed by the bride, leaning
on the arm of the groom, and then the immediate family.
Dr.STORRS met them at the altar.
After the ceremony the bridal party passed out of the church and
proceeded to the residence of Jacob DRAPER, on Carlton avenue,
where a reception followed.
BASSFORD---JENKINS
There was a brilliant wedding at the Greene Avenue Baptist Church last
night, and the editice was crowded in every part, many of the ladies
being richly costumed, to witness it. The contracting parties were
B. Elmer BASSFORD and Miss Lucy JENKINS, the oldest daughter of
John G. JENKINS,president of the First National Bank.
The bridal party walked down the aisle of the church.
The six ushers were:
James L.HART,
Edward B.SMITH,
Charles B.WHEELER,
Howard C.IVES,
John D.SCHULTER and C.C.WEED.
The bridesmaids,
Miss Lily JENKINS and Josephine SCHULLER;
the maid of honor, Miss Eva JENKINS,
and the bride, leaning on the arm of her father.
The pastor of the Church, Rev.Robert B.MONTGOMERY, performed the ceremony.
BLAKE---SEIBERT
A pretty wedding was celebrated in Christ Church, last evening, when Miss
Lizzie SEIBERT, daughter of Mr & Mrs.Charles SEIBERT, was united in marriage
to Walter F.BLAKE. The ceremony was performed in an impressive manner by the
Rev.J.H. DARLINGTON, pastor of the church.
William S. WATSEN was best man, and
Miss A. SEIBERT,
Miss C. SEIBERT,
Miss HOVES, and Miss DEBORVOISE,were bridesmaids.
The ushers were
J.CARLISLE,
Charles BLAKE and William B.SAVDER.
Christ Church was nearly filled with friends and relatives of the contracting
parties.
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement of Miss Marion BROOKMAN and Amory S.CARHART was announced
yesterday. Both of these young persons have been leaders in the exclusive
social set of Brooklyn for several years. Miss BROOKMAN is the eldest
daughter of Mr and Mrs.Henry D.BROOKMAN of Remsen street, and a grandaughter
of the late John H.PRENTISS. Mr.CARHART is also a residence of Columbia
Heights.His father is wealthy,and was at one time associated with the
National Bank of the Republic of New York and the Harlem Railroad Company.
Young Mr.CARHART is a director of the Peoples Trust Company, a member of the
Badminton Club, the Knickerbocker and Union Clubs of New York and the
Hamilton Club of Brooklyn, and of the Genealogical and Biographical and
American Historical Association. Mrs.BROOKMAN will give a dinner party on
Saturday evening in honor of this engagement.
8 April 1893
WITHOUT FOOD,
And Suffering From the Ravages of Cancer, in a Hovel.
A health officer visited the home 116 Wythe avenue to-day, and found a
woman lying on rags in a corner of a bare, cold room, starving to death. Her
daughter, Kat, was trying to chew a bardened crust of bread. The woman was
suffering from cancer, and her face was almost eaten away.
Her husband, John JACOBUS, was a prisoner in the Lee avenue police court.
Seven months ago he gave his wife 25 cents. Since then she has been subsisting
on the charity of the neighbors, and starving. The daughter was taken to
St.Dominick's Home, and the wife to a hospital. The man who calls himself her
husband was held for trail.
GEORGE I. SENEY'S HEALTH MUCH IMPROVED
The condition of George I.SENEY, the founder of the Seney Hospital in
Brooklyn, who has for some time been lying at the Grand Hotel, suffering from
heart trouble, is reported to be greatly improved to-day. Mr.SENEY passed a
very comfortable night.
T'WAS MORSILIO'S BEER
Ineenzo DEVATO, a restauranter, of 41 Mulberry street,New York, was charged
in the Tombs police court, that city, to-day, with stealing beer from John
MORSILIO, who conducts a saloon overhead: but was discharged on promising to
vacate his place and refund. It appears that DEVATO, when he opened the
restaurant, began to advertise a free glass of beer with every meal, and
succeeded in building up a rushing business. MORSILIO's yield of beer from
each keg began simultaneously to decrease, however, and he claims that on
investigating he discovered DEVATO tapping his beer kegs from below, and
filling glasses to supply his customers.Hence the arrest.
A CHARGE AGAINST A POLICEMAN
Patrolman Phillip CASSIDY, of the First preeinct, had charges preferred
against him by Capt.CAMPBELL, on complaint of Peter TAYLOR, Jr., of 26
Adeiphi street. TAYLOR says while he was standing on the corner of Myrtle and
Hudson avenues at 1o'clock yesterday morning, waiting for a car, he was
approached by the officer, who had been talking to a man and woman, and told
to move on.TAYLOR did not move, but turned to look up the street to see if
his car was coming when CASSIDY ran toward him and without any word struck
him a severe blow on the face with his fists, knocking him down. All this
time TAYLOR alleges, the officer kept using the most profane language.TAYLOR
had to be escorted home by another policeman, having sustained internal
injuries by his fall.
AN OPIUM JOINT RAIDED
John LEE, a Chinaman, keeps a laundry at 84 Watt street,New York, and uses
the rear rooms of his apartments as an opium joint. Capt.Adam A.CROSS, of the
Leonard street station, learned of its existence two days ago.He detailed
Detective KEHOE to obtain the evidence against the place. Shortly after 11
o'clock last night Capt.CROSS,at the head of seven patrolmen in citizens
dress, marched into LEE'S opium joint, and arrested all those whom he found
in the place.They were two pretty 16-year old girls, who described themselves
as Nellie McGOWAN and Mary KANE, a 14-year old boy,who filled the pipes:LEE'S
wife, a pretty young Irish woman, and two other woman, who said that they
were Mrs.Joe LUNG and Maggie BROWN. Two men were also found in the place, and
the police made them prisoners. The police also seized two complete opium
layouts.The prisoners were all taken to the Leonard street station house and
were locked up.
John SULLIVAN, of Tompkins avenue and Pulaski street, was severely injured
last night by falling off a grocer's wagon.
WOOD---CARR
Miss Harriet E.CARR, daughter of Mr and Mrs.John H.CARR, and Henry WOOD,were
married yesterday evening in St.Peter's Protestant-Episcopal Church.
The rector,the Rev.Lindsay PARKER, performed the ceremony at 8o'clock.
Miss Maud DANTON, the maid of honor.
The bridesmaids were the
Misses Grace CARR,
Mildred WOOD,
Mamie BURTIS and Millie DANTON.
Charles H.ELLINGWOOD attended the bridegroom,
and these were the ushers:
Edgar SMITH,
Louis POTTER,
John HALL and Robert HALL.
Mr and Mrs.CARR held a reception at their home.
SHOT HIS WIFE
Mrs.Fred KRONCKE Fatally Wounded by her Husband.
**note KRONCKE KROUCKE spelled both ways
Frederick KRONCKE, a well-known saloon-keeper, doing business at 526 Wythe
avenue, shot and fatally wounded his wife at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs.KRONCKE is dying in the Eastern District Hospital with a bullet in her
brain, and her husband is locked up in the Sixteenth precinct station house,
along with four witnesses of the crime. KROUCKE is a young man, only 22 years
of age, while his wife is ten years older.
They have had frequent quarrels and recenly Mr. KROUCKE had her husband
arrested on a charge of cruel treatment. He was placed in the Lee avenue
police court. This morning it is said, KRONCKE had another quarrel with his
wife, and at 1:30 o'clock he left the saloon and went upstairs to the
apartment where he and his wife lived. The door was open, and he called his
wife out in the hall. Mrs.KRONCKE net suspecting any danger, went outside to
where her husband was standing.
She had no sooner left the room, and was facing herhusband, when he drew
a .32-calibre revolver from his pocket, and before he could be prevented by
four members of the family, who were in plain sight of the couple, he fired
at his wife's head. The bullet entered her brain, and she fell unconscious to
the floor. KROUCKE cooily replaced the pistol in his pocket, and went
downstairs, where he was afterwards arrested.
Four persons who witnessed the deed were taken into custody as witness. At
the station house KRONCKE said that the shooting was accidental, but the
witnesses say that the crime was undoubtedly premeditated. Mrs KRONCKE was
taken to the Eastern District Hospital, where the surgeons say she cannot
recover.
10 April 1893
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE
Detectives KEHOE and McDERMOTT, of the Leonard street station, made and
important capture. Thefts aggregating $2,000 had been committed, in clothing
and furnishing establishments on White and Walker streets.Capt.CROSS and his
two detectives saw a man acting suspiciously on Walker and Church streets. He
was followed across to the Bowery and Chathan Square, were he was arrested.
He gave his name as John HOWARTH, 30 years old, of 26 Bowery.
Later, his confederates,Edward WILLIAMS and Leon FRANK, who kept a fence at
3 Elizabeth street, were caught. The three were held for trail in the Tombs
this morning.
DWYER ARRESTED HIS WIFE
Patrolan Thomas DWYER,of the Eleventh precinct, arrested his wife,Johanna,
last evening for intoxication,and this morning Justice TIGHE sent her to jail
for sixty days.
11 April 1893
Timothy DONOVAN, of Fourth avenue and Forty-fifth street, while working on
Forty-seventh street this morning was badly injured by a falling clay bank.
CLAIMS THE MONEY IS HERS
Mrs.Elizabeth Louise PICHARD,the pretty South Brooklyn woman, who was
recently fined in the Butler street police court for having horsewhipped her
husband,George, was to-day the defendant in a suit brought by PICHARD in
Justice NEU'S civil court to recover a bankbook covering deposits of $150.,
receipt books for $35 and a diamond pin valued at $20. which the plaintiff
claims are unlawfully with held from him by his wife and his
mother-in-law,Mrs.Elizabeth KOPP, who is also named as a defendant in the
case. She claims she saved up the money herself.
WENT INSANE
Jacob SIEGLE, a pork dealer, of 48 Clarkson street,NewYork, tried to stab a
man in a pork store on Christopher street. He was arrested and sent to the
Insane Pavilion at Bellevue Hospital.
12 April 1893
THE GEM FOUND
EDMUND WRIGHT'S DIAOND PIN PICKED UP AT THE BRIDGE
Edmund J.WRIGHT, the silk merchant, of 623 Greene avenue, who lost his
diamond pin on Tuesday evening, on the Elevated Railroad platform at the
Bridge, and arrested a man who he suspected of stealing it, has recovered the
gem. It was found out of its setting in a crack of the flooring of the
platform. Mr.WRIGHT'S son while standing on the platform, picked up the gold
setting of the pin and brought it home to his father.
Mr WRIGHT brought the setting to Capt.CAMPBELL and suggested that probably
the diaond might be found near where the setting was picked up.
Capt.CAMPBELL shook his head doubtingly, and remarked that there was
hardly any possibility of such a thing.
Mr.WRIGHT, however, felt convinced that there was a chance of recovering
his diamond and went there yesterday afternoon with his son. A search was
made, and their labor was rewarded by finding the stone half-hidden between
the beams.
Mr.WRIGHT is so pleased at recovering the stone, that he does not feel
inclined to prosecute the accused of stealing it.
13 April 1893
An Industril School for Negro Children to be Erected Here
The Howard Colored Orphan Asylum, through the Rev.W.F.JOHNSON, the
superintendent, has purchased five lots on Troy avenue and Dean street,
adjoining its own property, and will erect thereon as soon as funds can be
raised an industrial school for colored children. There is no institution in
this State to-day where colored boys can be taught the manual trades and
develop into useful artisans and mechanies. The movement, therefore, to
establish such a school marks an important advance in educational effort.
On the property at Dean street and Troy avenue, the colored public
school,No.68, has long stood, its site and the other lots adjoining having
been acquired early in the fifties by the Board of Education.It was put up
for sale last Monday, at KERRIGAN'S auction rooms, and knocked down at the
price named to the Colored Orphan Asylum. The site was made jointly by Mayor
BOODY and the Board of Education.
There are 140 pupils instructed in the asylum, and gratifying progress has
been made from year to year.
POISONED COFFEE
Mrs.Martha H. DUBOIS, a weathy widow, and her granddaughter, Lillian A.
TREADWELL, of Sea Cliff, who move in the most exclusive circles of Long
Island, were arrested yesterday on a charge made by Mrs.Margaret COONEY, of
Glen Cove, forerly a servant in the DUBOIS household. The warrant was issued
by Justice NOBLE of Long Island City, Who will give them a hearing to-day.
Mrs.COONEY charges that on July 11,1892, Mrs.DUBOIS and Miss TREADWELL
presented her with a pot of coffee, and that Mrs.COONEY'S youngest child,
after drinking half a cup of it, had convulsions and was dangerously ill for
a week afterward.The complainant took the remainer of the coffee to a
physician in Bellevue Hospital, who, after analyzing it, said it contained a
quantity of paris green. Justice NOBLE admitted the prisoners to $1,000 each,
which was furnished by ex-Mayor GLEASON.
ESCAPED DEATH
Capt.RANGE, of the bark Allison, had a narrow escape from being trampled to
death near the entrance to the Bridge last night about 8 o'clock. He
attempted to cross Sands street in front of a car of the Sands street and
Flushing avenue line, and was knocked down, falling under the horse's feet.
C.MORAN, who was passing at the time, pulled him from under the horse. RANGE'S
arm and left leg were badly bruised.
14 April 1893
WAS IT MURDER FOUND A GRAVE IN HIS CELLAR
When Jesse TRILL married a second time his troubles began. Jesse is a big,
full-chested Englishman, with a graet yellow beard,a cardigan jacket and a
rather battered hat,which generaily rests on the back of his head, except
while Jesse explains to his listener his domestic differences with
Mrs.Charlotte TRILL. Of these Jesse has had any. On such occasion he lifts up
his voice and roars like a bull of Bashan, drowning Mrs.TRILL'S amiable
objurgations with the sound. But existence is not entirely pleasurable for
the big Englishman neverthless.
Until Monday of this week TRILL was thought a peaceful and law-abiding
citizen. Now a dark cloud rests on his character, and the women folks of 62
Prince street are dropping mysterious hints of an awful crime committed by
some one there. It all came about from a coal closet.
TRILL insisted on locking his coal closet and fastening and barring the
windows night and day.TRILL said he did this because certain other people in
the tenement had a way of helping themselves to the coal.Not content with
pilfering by the direct entrance, said the Englishman, they mined and sapped
beneath the wall till they had a subterraneous passageway to his store,
whence they took at their leisure.
TRILL'S eneies said he locked the door because bad work was going on
within.But no one positively knew till last Monday.
Then a ''discovery'' was made.The landlord's agent came around for TRILL
with a dispossess warrant, and TRILL, in his preparations for departure,left
the door open.
Ten-year old Mamie KIVER came up from the cellar in the afternoon with
news.TRILL was the owner and proprietor of a grave!
It was a little grave, it is true:only big enough for a baby to rest in,
but a neat mound was piled over it: a half-dozen crimson flowers,evidently
artificial, curiously deorating, and a piece of scantling served as a
gravestone. On the walls of the closet might be seen this strange
inscription:
''Saciate
to the memory
of our Unnamed Brother,
Erected by his
Uncle.''
'' Our little brother at rest in this cold cellar: to bad.''
The ladies of 62 Prince street showed a reporter the grave with evident
satisfaction this morning.TRILL was near, and they made excellent use of this
opportunity.
'' I can"t tell who you've got buried there,'' screamed Mrs.Charlotte
TRILL, shaking her finger in the unfortunate Englishman's face.
''Look out for it! Your turn may come next! It'll cost you some money to
get out of this, even if you won't give your own family any.''
''YES.'' added Mrs.Jessie WOODS, her daughter.''Three years you've only
given them six and a half a week to live, you villain! Pah!'' and thereupon
spat the much-belabored TRILL.
Later a policeman appeared on the scene, ''did you dig this grave?'' he
asked of TRILL. ''Dig it up and see, ''replied the man,coolly.''That looks
like my writting, doesn't it?'' He did not appear much discomtited.
The officer told him he had no right on the premises, as he had been
dispossessed.He took up some of his furniture, which lay out in the street,
and went to his new home, 198 Tillary street. There he is to live with his
wife and little child.
It turned out that Mrs.Charlotte TRILL was the man's sister-in-law, and
fiercely opposed his remarrying. She evidently believed there would be less
money in the house after he went away, and so tried to have him stay.
Somebody dug the grave in a ruse, but it didn't work.
HAD NO LICENSE,
But Walter Noonan Sold a Policeman Three Glasses of Whiskey.
Young NOONAN is a son of Peter NOONAN, whose license was revoked last
December by the Excise Commissioners on account of complaints made by
Capt.CAMPBELL that the place was a resort for women of loose character,
similar to Duffy's.
Since his license was revoked NOONAN kept his place open, but sold only
''soft'' drinks, so far as could be found out. Capt.CAMPBELL has suspected
for some time that all was not right at NOONAN'S and that, while he clais to
be only selling, ginger ale and soda water, he had sold the ''hard stuff''
under the table.
There was no use trying to catch him by sending old-time policemen in
citizen's dress to the place, so one of the probationers lately appointed
named CALLAHAN, was sent there last night, and he succeeded in buying three
glasses of whiskey and two glasses of beer, which he paid for, to treat some
people.After paying for the drinks CALLAHAN demanded to see his license. The
young man said that the old license had just run out and his father had been
granted a renewal, which had not yet arrived. CALLAHAN then placed the young
man under arrest and closed up the place.
15 April 1893
WITH A HAMMER
Mrs.BARRY'S SKULL IS FRACTURED WHILE ATTENDING A CHRISTENING PARTY.
Richard McGEE, a truck driver, living at 85 Gold street, was held to-day
by Justice WALSH without bail to await the result of injuries inflicted on
Annie BARRY, of 264 Columbia street. The woman is now at the Homeopathic
Hospital with a fractured skull, which it is alleged, was caused from a blow
with a hammer in the hands of McGEE last night.
There was a christening celebration going on in the apartments of
Mrs.HOLMES last night, and Mrs.BARRY, who lives on the fourth floor, was one
of the guests. It is said that while she was passing through the hall on the
third floor, McGEE leaned over a small window and struck Mrs.BARRY with a
heavy hammer without any provocation.
There are several conflicting stories told by the witnesses, and McGEE has
contradicted his first statement to the police about the affair. He now
declares that he did not strike her at all.
McGEE was held on the complaint.
Mrs.BARRY is in critical condition.
Lawrence SEARMAR, 75 years old, and insane, was found on Myrtle avenue this
morning in an almost nude condition. He had escaped from 88 Myrtle avenue.
FELL FROM A ''L'' PLATFORM
Edward F.EAGAN, a clerk, while returning home at 2 o'clock this morning,
fell off the elevated station platform to the track while trying to catch
sight of a coming train, and sustained a fracture of the skull. He was
removed to his home, 522 Madison street, in an ambulance.
INJURED BY A TROLLEY CAR
Joseph DAVIS, a colored cook, formerly employed on the United States steamer
Hemmington, was run over yesterday by a Flatbush avenue trolley car, while
trying to cross Fulton street near Johnson, and had his left arm almost
severed from the body. He is now in the City Hospital. His wife lives at 474
Hudson avenue.
SHOT A MAN
Nichola FENNELLA, an Italian boy, barely 18 years old, of 258 Fourth
avenue, shot and fatally wounded Alfonso GITASSIO, 24 years old, on the
sidewalk in front of 252 Fourth avenue last night. The shooting was the
result of skylarking.
Francis SEATINO was out on an errand when he was pursued. He ran into the
hallway, and FENNELLA, one of his pursuers, followed him. GITASSIO, hearing
the scuffle in the hall, rushed out of his room and ordered FENNELLA from the
house. The latter walked sullenly through the hallway. As he reached the
sidewalk he turned and observed that GITASSIO was following him.
With a curse he drew from his pocket a revolver, and emptied three of the
chabers,at the defenceless man.
The first two bullets missed their mark, but the third did not.With a cry
of agony, GITASSIO clapped his hands over his abodomen, in which the bullet
had lodged and fell to the ground, where he layed moaning, until carried into
his room.
When his assailant was brought before him, he readily identified him.
FENNELLA, when charged with the assault in the Butler street police court
this morning, admitted the shooting, but pleaded ''self defense.'' Justice
TIGHE held him to await the result of GITASSIO injuries.
CORBETT A HOTEL OWNER
James J.CORBETT is now the absolute owner of Thompson's Hotel on Jerome
avenue, New York.
17 April 1893
TO MONTAUK - An Extension of the Long Island Road to That Point.
To-morrow afternoon, Austin CORBIN, president of the LongIsland Railroad,
will go to East Hampton,L.I., upon an errand which may have very important
results. A meeting is to be held there to-morrow night of promnent residents
of East Hampton and Amagansett, who are to consider a proposition from
Mr.CORBIN for the extension of the Long Island Railroad to the towns named.
It is also within the scope of the project to further extend the road to Fort
Pond Bay at Montauk Point.
Mr.CORBIN was seen at his office in New York to-day, when he said:
''Yes, it is true that the matter of the extension of our road to East
Hampton is under consideration. I am going down to East Hampton to-morrow
afternoon and there will be a public meeting held. When I see what these
people are willing to do, then I can say more about the project''.
TO DISCHARGE THEM ALL
Ellis Island Employees In An Awful Fright
Immigration Commissioner SENNER threw the rank and title at Ellis Island
into terrible disorder this morning by sending inquiries to the heads of
departments as to when they,and those under them, desired to resign. Dr.SENNER
explained in his communications that the authorities at Washington
contemplated the appointment of a new force.
ROSENBERG DEAD
Rabbi Herman ROSENBERG, of 55 Schloes street,E. D., who was recently
expelled from the Temple Beth Jacob for eating pork, died at his residence on
Friday, and was buried in the Washington Cemetery yesterday afternoon. He had
been drinking heavily since he was expelled from the church, and had grown
more morose and melancholy day by day, and his neighbors say he died of a
broken heart as much as anything else. President SCHWARTZ, who was
instrumental in getting him out of the church, performed the ceremony. At the
cemetery, Henry KOHLMAN and Louis JACKSON, respective friends of the deceased
and President SCHWARTZ had words over the matter, and KOHLMAN says that
JACKSON threatened to kill him. KOHLMAN secured a warrant for JACKSON'S
arrest in the Lee avenue police court this morning.
BREHM- On Sunday, April 16. Mary Josephine BREHM, widow of John BREHM.
Funeral from 78 Powell street on Wednesday at 2 P.M.
CROMBE- On Sunday, April 16. at Monticello,N.Y., after a brief illness,in
the 39th year of his age. Prof. John S. COMBE, Principal of the Adelphi
Academy.Brooklyn N.Y. Funeral services at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
Church, Wednesday 19th, at 3:30 o'clock.
FLYNN- At 678 Dean street on Sunday,April 16. John, husband of Catherine
C.FLYNN. Funeral on Wednesday at 9:30 A.M.
GRADY- On Monday, April 17. James T. GRADY. Funeral at 128 Fort Greene place
on Wednesday at 8 P.M.
HEINRICH- On Sunday. April 16, at 428 Pacific street, Philip HEINRICH. 72.
Funeral on Wednesday at 2 P.M.
TURNER- On April 15. Amelia, widow of William TURNER. Funeral Tuesday at 8
P.M., from 1 Pulaski street.
WORTHEN- On Monday, April 17. Harry WORTHEN, only child of Virginia and the
late William H.WORTHEN, in the 21st year of his age. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral services from his late residence, 178
Willoughby avenue, Brooklyn,N.Y. on Wednesday evening, April 19
CYPRESS HILLS--RURAL CEMETERY - DEDICATED 1848
If you have not bought, but contemplate buying a last resting place for
yourself andloved ones, be sure and visit this beautiful cemetery before
deciding. We are now selling plots from $60 to $600: single graves from $12
to $20. Great improvements are constantly being made, and lots will have to
be advanced in price in the near future. Parties buying now can pay for their
lots by installments, if desired. Main entrance, Jamaica avenue and Crescent
street.. may be reached by elevated and surface railroads from all ferries.
Richard F. BUTT, Supt.
18 April 1893
MRS. FRANK STILL ON GUARD
Mrs.Christina FRANK, the eccentric woman who was ousted from 185 Division
avenue, on Friday, was still on guard to-day. Two American flags float over
the pile of furniture on the sidewalk, and Mrs. FRANK busies herself with
making speeches to the passers-by.
THE GERMAN HOSPITAL FAIR
The growth of the city has been so rapid that the addition of another
well- equipped hospital will be able to accomplish a vast amount of good. Our
German fellow citizens have set themselves to the task of building such a
hospital, and knowing their numbers, influence and enthusiasm, it goes
without saying that they will accomplish their object. Announcement is made
by the projectors of this enterprise that the hospital will not minister to
the needs of any special class, but that its doors will be open to all who
need healing.
The German hospital is to be located in a section of the city where such
an institution is greatly needed. No similar institution exists there now,
and a wide and constantly growing field will be open to it.
A fair is now in progress at the Rink which will undoubtedly bring a very
large sum of money into the treasury of the Hospital Association. It
certainly affords a rare opportunity for Brooklyn people to unloose their
pursestrings in aid of a good cause. The institution is to benefit all
nationalities, so that all schould help on the fair. Let the good work go on.
MOWBRAY--SCOTT
A wedding took place last night at the residence of Mrs.Mary B.SCOTT, 240
Washington avenue. The bride was Miss Annie V.SCOTT and the bridegroom Louis
MOWBRAY of New York, an officer of the Naval Reserves. The ceremony was
performed in the drawing room, under an arch of roses, by the Rev.Dr.Charles
W.HOMER, pastor of St.James Church.
Miss Fanny SCOTT, the bride's sister, was maid of honor.
The bridesmaids were,
Miss Josephine WITTLEHEN and Miss Martha HODSDON.
The best man was L.Eugene SEARS of New York.
Edward K.GOWING,
Paul C.SHATHER,
Charles GULDEN and T.R. BEAL,were the ushers.
Mr.and Mrs.MOWBRAY took their departure for the South. Upon their return
they will reside in Brooklyn.
MISS SMITH'S DIPLOMA
The old trouble between Miss Catherine SMITH and the Brooklyn Homeopathic
Training School for Nurses was opened again this morning by an application to
Judge BARTLETT in the Supreme Court by Miss SMITH. She had trouble with one
of the officials and was expelled. Judge BARTLETT granted her an order
compelling the school to give her a diploma. She claimed that she could not
register under this diploma. Judge BARLETT said that she schould attempt to
register with the diploma, and if not accepted, the school would have to give
her another.
19 April 1893
HASTIE-- BOWMAN
Miss Cora H. BOWMAN, daughter of Frank H.BOWMAN, was married to John C.
HASTIE, of Rutherford N.J., at the Twelfth street Reformed Church last
evening.
The Rev. James L. HASTIE, of Philadelphia, brother of the groom,
performed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Dr. LLOYD.
The bridesmaids, Misses
Lottie and Myra BOWMAN,
Miss Isabelle L.LEONARD and Miss Nettie TAYLOR.
John McKIBBEN,
William S.JAMES,
John KETTEL and Harry MATTHEWS were the ushers.
GAGNEBIN---DENISON
The wedding of Miss Eve Cornish DENISON and Charles Lewis GAGNEBIN took
place at Christ Church,South Brooklyn at 8 o'clock last evening.
The maid of honor was Miss Louise GAGNEBIN, sister of the bridegroom.
Dr.Charles Dwight NAPIER was the best man,
the ushers were,
Walter COOPER,
A.RUCKLEY,
Alfred BEEAR, Jr.,
A. MERIAN,
C.E.M. HODGE and J.J. HEALY of Boston.
A reception followed in the home of the bride's mother, Mrs.Abel DENISON,
of 276 Degraw street.
CARVER--- COCKCROFT
The parlors of the COCKCROFT residence, 202 Rodney street, were tastefully
decorated last evening, and there was a pleasant company of friends and
relatives present to witness the marriage of Miss Fannie COCKCROFT to Wallace
Elwood CARVER. Arching palms formed a canopy under which the ceremony was
performed by the Rev.R.D.LORD, of the First Free Baptist Church.
Miss Sadie SCHULER was the bridesmaid,
Louis STONE was bestman.
After Mr and Mrs CARVER'S wedding trip they will reside in New York.
SUYDAM---COVERT
Miss Lizzie COVERT, daughter of Mrs.Elizabeth COVERT, of 584 Madison
street, was wedded to Bernardus SUYDAM, of Queens, L.I., last evening at
St. George's Church. The Rev. Richard HARRIS,performed the ceremony.
Miss Annie MEYER was maid of honor,
the bridesmaids were,
Miss Belle COOKE,
Miss May HOOPEZ,
Miss Bertha RAY and Miss Annie TUYLIS.
Frank MENDEZ acted as best man:
the ushers were
Chris MEYER,
Robert FINLEY,
Charles G.COVERT,and Martin BLAUTAN.
WINTERWERB---HAMILTON
A pretty home wedding occurred last evening at 32 Sidney place the
residence of Col.John HAMILTON,U. S. A., retired, formerly major of the First
and commanding the Fifth Artillery durning his last tour of duty.
Col.HAMILTON'S eldest daughter, Miss Florence and Otto F.WINTERWERB were
married in the presence of friends and relatives.
The Rev.Dr. Reese F.ALSOP, rector of St. Ann's performed the ceremony.
Miss Grace HAMILTON, was maid of honor.
The bestman was Campbell T. HAMILTON, brother of the bride.
Master John Hamilton RUCKMAN, as a page
Col.HAMILTON'S younger daughter was married sometime since to Lieut. John
A. RUCKMAN of the Fifth, now on duty at Fortress Monroe.
20 April 1893
HE CAME TO THE CITY - And Lost His Ring, Watch and Money
George L.MEYER, a man from Orange,N.J., was before Justice WALSH
yesterday,charged with intoxication. When the magistrate asked the usual
question:
''Were you drunk when arrested?'' MEYER looked dazed and said that he had
taken some quinine and whiskey for malaria.
''Whiskey is a bad thing to take'', answered Justice WALSH. ''Two dollars
or two days.'' MEYER turned around in a bewildered way and said:
'' Will some one lend me $2?''
No one responded, and he was conducted back to the cell.
Later he said that he left his home in Orange some time on Wednesday,
and had in his possession a diamond ring, a gold watch and chain, and $22 in
cash, besides some small articles he had in his pocket.
LOST HIS ALL - A Young German Falls Into the Hands of Sharpers.
Otto BEDFORD, a German, 25 years old, who is only four weeks in this
country, became the victim of a swindler yesterday, and is minus a truck full
of clothes, his discharge papers from the German army, and other valuables.
On the 18th inst., BEDFORD put an advertisement in a paper for a situation.
Next day he was called upon at his boarding house, 70 High street, by a young
man neatly dressed, and who spoke German and French fluently.
The visitor informed young BEDFORD that he had a situation that would suit
him, and if he would come with him to New York he would introduce him to a
man who would employ him, and he could begin work next day. They left the
house together, and as they were leaving, the stranger remarked to
Mrs.ELLWELL, the landlady:
''If an expressman calls for the young man's trunk, tomorrow, you may let
him have it.''
An alleged expressman called and secured all of the young German effects,
which have not been seen by him since.The stranger deserted him in New York.
24 April 1893
REGISTERED CHINA MEN
Three more Chinamen registered this morning before Deputy Collector William
ROONE at the Internal Revenue Department inthe Federal Building.
The names ofthe newly registered Mongohans,and their record is as follows:
- Lon TING, 31, arrived by steamer City of Pekin at San Francisco,
March 12,1881. Has resided in Brooklyn since 1883, and at present in Long
Island City.
- Fuong TAY, 40, arrived at Portland,Ore.,by clipper El Baise,
March 15,1879,and has resided in Brooklyn since 1889.
- Ju NGHIM, 35,arrived by steamer City of Pekin,at San Francisco,March 12,1881,
and has resided in Brooklyn since 1883.
Under the new regulations no photographs are required.There are,however,
two photographs on file, that of Sing LEE, filed March 15, residing at Glen
Cove, and Thomas GOTT, filed April 10, residing in Brooklyn.
This makes five complete registrations in this district under Collector
Nathan,and where the Mongolians have complied with the law in all respects.
John Brennan Thrown Overboard by a Fellow Boatman
Charles Van VALKENBURG, captain of a barge which carries brick,and one of
his boatmen, named William DIXON,were brought before Justice WALSH to-day on
a charge of assault made against them by James BRENNAN,also a boatman.
On Friday night, it is alleged, DIXON and BRENNAN quarreled on board the
barge, which is lying at the foot of Washington street. BRENNAN was standing
near the edge of the boat, which lay a few feet from the dock, when DIXON
came over to him and threw him overboard.BRENNAN could not swim,and the space
between the boat and the wharf was too narrow to allow him, even if he could.
FIREMEN on board the Seth Low, which was lying alongside, heard the
splash and went to BRENNAN rescue. While they were fishing the man out,a
voice from the barge called out:
''Let him drown, let him drown.'' BRENNAN was brought ashore,and taken on
board the barge. No sooner had he got on board when Van VALKENBURG, the
captain, set upon him, and kicked him around the deck.Then he shoved him into
the cabin and locked the door.
The police were notified of the occurrence, and arrested both DIXON and
Van VALKENBURG. Both men denied having cried out to let the boy drown,and
claimed that he fell over accidentally. BRENNAN however, claims that DIXON
had frequently threatened him before, and it was he who called out; ''Let him
drown.''
When the accused were taken before Justice WALSH to-day, their counsel
told Justice WALSH he would like to have the case disposed of, because, as he
said:
''Van VALKENBURG owns three brick barges,and can't spare the time.''
''If the statements made in this complaint are true,'' answered Justice
WALSH, ''he must think he owns the earth''.
BRENNAN did not put in an appearance, and the accused were held in $300
bonds to appear for examination on Wednesday.
WORTH $10,000, BUT ARRESTED FOR A VAGRANT
John WALSH, who said he had no home, was charged in the VANDERBILT avenue
police court this morning with being a vagrant. He was arrested last night
for lounging on Cumberland street.When he was searched, the police found on him,
certificates of deposit on three banks for $5,000 and bank books various
banks in New York and Jersey City, showing that he had $5,500 deposited in
them. He was fined $3, which he paid.
25 April 1893
TRAVELING SMALLPOX
Martin KIRWIN,a carpenter, called upon the Charities Commissioners this
morning, saying he was sick and wanted to go to the hospital at Flatbush.
When a physician
examined him it was found that he had smallpox well developed and was carried
to the Contagtions Disease Hospital. He had been stopping at a lodging house
at 54 Fulton street for two or three days, and the Health Department are now
busy fumigating the place and trying to find out where he stopped before
taking lodging there.
Two other cases reported are Chris GILLERT, 53 Pennsylvania avenue, and
Nicholas KEAMER, 320 Belmont avenue. Both patients were removed.
26 April 1893
BOYS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY
Charles SMITH and Chris WELLHEMHAUSER, two young boys were held for the
Grand Jury in the Ewen street police court to-day on a charge of burglary.
They were detected in the act of forcing an entrance into the residence of
C.T.WALKER, at 124 Calyer street.
Edward REEVES, who was arrested, was held with George SILLOCK, of 237 Third
avenue, and William THOMPSON, of 235 Monroe street, charged with being
implicated in the theft of twenty-three boxes of tea.
Capt. James LYNCH, has just received a check for $15,000 from the Trustees
of the Brooklyn Bridge in payment for his interest as lessee in the building
formerly known as the Long Branch Hotel, at the corner of Sands and Fulton
streets.
BEDELL---- REMICK
At 739 Putnam avenue, last evening, at the residence of Mr.and Mrs.John
C.REMICK, their oldest daughter, Annie Blanche REMICK, was married to Hiram
G.BEDELL. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.J.C.AGER, pastor of the
Swedenborgian Church of the New Jerusalem. The bridesmaids were Miss Gertrude
REMICK,sister of the bride; Miss Belle WARTH. The best man was Charles ROSE.
After a wedding supper, the happy pair departed for a Southern tour. On their
return they will settle in Brooklyn.
27 April 1893
SHOT IN A BARROOM QUARREL
GeorgeH.JACKSON,a burly negro employed as a bouncer in O'NEILL'S
resort,Twenty-sixth street and Seventh avenue,shot Isaac DECKER,also
colored,last night in a row over a woman. JACKSON was placed under arrest and
DECKER was taken to the New York Hospital. His wounds are not fatal.
Charles EDWARDS,who had no home,while looking around last night in search of
a place to sleep,fell down a hatchway at185 Atlantic avenue,and sustained a
fracture of the skull.
PERSONAL
GEBHARDT- Mrs.GEBHARDT,wife of Manager GEBHARDT,of HUBER and GEBHARDT'S
Casino,on Elm place,is to-day receiving the congratulations of her numerous
friends,the occasion being her birthday.She is a very estimable lady,who,by
her lovable disposition and kindly acts,endears herself to all with whom she
comes in contact.Several beautiful gifts will serve to remind her of this
milepost on her journey through life.
SMALLPOX
Five Children Were Discovered Suffering in One Family-Other Cases-
Arrests For Concealment Will Probably be Made.
A nest of smallpox was discovered yesterday by a Health Board
inspector,where five children in one family had the disease in various stages
of development.The family,named KEMPT, lived on a floor at 23 Rock street.The
names of the patients are; Appolona, aged 22; Annie,aged 12; Lizzie,aged 4;
John,aged 2; and Jacob,aged seven months.
All were removed to the Contagious Disease Hospital,and the premises
fumigated. Other cases discovered yesterday were August FREDERICKSON,12
years, of 1924 Fulton street; Henry SCHOULAR,15,of 152 New Jersey avenue,and
Nettie STAGER,14 months,of 127 Vermont avenue. All were removed.
There will probably be some arrests made on complaint of the health
inspectors before long, on account of some people in theTwenty-sixth
ward,trying to conceal smallpox.
28 April 1893
DIAMOND THIEF A WOMEN WITH MANY NAMES.
Miss Mary RILEY, as the pretty young woman described herself who made a
bold attempt to steal valuable diamonds from the store of Mrs.M.E. KLINE,at
340 Bedford avenue,late yesterday afternoon,was held for examination in the
Lee avenue police court this morning.
It was alittle before 6 o'clock last night when Miss RILEY,accompanied by a
well-dressed young man,entered Mrs.KLINE'S store and asked to examine some
diamonds. A pair of diamonds earrings were shown her worth $250.While
examining some of the other diamonds,the $250 pair mysteriously disappered.
Mrs.KLINE missed the jewels,but before she could accuse either of her
would-be customers they had gone. The young man made his way down the street,
while the woman disappered from view.When the man saw a crowd chasing him,
and calling out''stop thief'', he returned to Mrs.KLINE'S store,gave back the
stolen diamonds,and said he was sorry it had happened.
He gave the assumed name of Lewis B.STILLMAN,of 635 Bedford avenue.Then he
walked out of the store, and has not been seen since.
The RILEY woman was afterwards found hiding in a loft in a building
adjoining Mrs.KLINE'S store. She was arrested,and when arraigned in court
this morning, pleaded not guilty.
The police are now positive that Miss RILEY is a notorious diamond
thief.She lives in Jersey City,and her picture is1,686 in the New York
Rogue's Gallery.She has been known as Nellie SCOTT and Nellie BYRON. When
serched at the station house last night,nine valuable diamonds rings were
found in her pockets.
27 JUNE 1893
NELSON BENNETTS BRAVERY
Nelson BENNETT, a young man living in Grant Street. Flatbush, stopped a
runaway horse at the risk of his life yesterday and saved Frank OLIVER, a
coachman, from possibly fatal injuries.
COHEN - ABRAHAM
Henry COHEN and Miss Esther ABRAHAM, both of the Twenty-sixth ward, were
married yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was preformed by the Rev. D.
Coster, and tookl place at Turn Hall on Bradford Street.
KELLY COUNTERMANDS HIS ORDER
Frank M. KELLY, superintendent of the Long Island Railroad Ferries,
countermanded the order yesterday directing the employees of James Slip
Ferries to work longer hours and requiring two crews to do the work now
preformed by four.
AN INVITATION ACCEPTED
A committee consisting of Mrs. James SHEVLIN, Mrs. PENDERFRAST and Miss
McCARTY, waited upon the Mayor today and secured his promise to be at the
opening of the Day Nursery on the evening of April 6.
COL STOREY RECOVERING
Col. J. Storey, who was removed to his home, 442 Eighth Street, from the
Custom House, New York yesterday afternoon after suffering from a sudden
attack of heart failure is rapidly recovering.
5 July 1893
(New York Times)
FOURTH OF JULY ACCIDENTS
Accidents in Two Cities. A Brooklyn Boy Killed by His Cannon Exploding. He
had Made It Out of Lead Pipe and Was Looking in the Muzzle When It Went
Off__Bown Twenty Feet Away___. Several People Shot and Burned in New York
and Brooklyn__. Most Of the Injuries Not Serious___Many Slight Fires Caused
by Fireworks.
There was about the usual number of Fourth of July accidents yesterday
in this city and Brooklyn. One in Brooklyn was fatal, and several others
were serious.
Edward OSBORG, nineteen years old, of 231 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn,
was killed by the explosion of a lead-pipe cannon which he had made for
celebration purposes.
About 9 o'clock yesterday morning OSBORG and a number of other boys
took the cannon to a vacant lot opposite his home, where it was loaded with
powder. OSBORG packed the powder tightly, and then lit the fuse. It did not
seem to burn, and, after waiting several minutes, he took up the cannon and
looked down the muzzle. Instantly it exploded and tore off the upper part of
his skull. OSBORG was blown twenty feet away. His mother witnessed the
accident from her house and fainted.
The boys crowded about OSBORG, but did not have the courage to carry
him home. A policeman summoned an ambulance from St. Mary's Hospital, but
the surgeon advised his removal to his own house. OSBORG was taken into the
house and lingered until noon, when he died. He did not recover
consciousness after he was shot.
Another shooting case in this city in which the pistol was supposed to
be unloaded occurred last night.
Alexander FRAZER, eleven years old, of 158 West Eighteenth Street,
took his little sister to spend the afternoon with their aunt, Mary BUSHELL,
a widow, who keeps a locksmith's shop in the basement of 374 Second Avenue
and lives in the rear. The children spent the afternoon in play, and about 9
o'clock in the evening little Alexander noticed a pistol lying on the table.
He asked his aunt if it was loaded and she replied: "No, dear, it is not
loaded."
With the curiosity of a boy, ALECK took the pistol in his hand and
raised the hammer, while MRS. BUSHELL stood close by looking on. The hammer
slipped from the boy's grasp, and the next moment a bullet lodged in Mrs.
BUSHELL'S abdomen, and she fell to the floor. The children began screaming,
and soon Officers Charles SCHOELL and J. MAGNER of the Twenty-second Street
Police Station came. While waiting for an ambulance Mrs. BUSHELL signed a
statement, affirming that she was shot accidentally by Alexander, and did
not hold him responsible. The little boy was overwhelmed with grief.
Mrs. BUSHELL was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where the wound was found
to be serious.
In New York City other accidents and small fires were reported as
follows yesterday:
Jeremiah O'KEEFE, forty six years old, of 1749 Avenue A, received a
pistol shot under the right eye while at Ninety-first Street and Avenue A.
O'KEEFE went to the Presbyterian Hospital. The boy who shot him escaped.
Charles HEIDE, ten years old, was slightly wounded by a pistol bullet
at his home, 864 Third Avenue.
Kate BARRY, fifty-five years old, of 398 East Eighty-seventh Street,
was severely burned on the face and hands but insisted on going home. Her
dress was set on fire by firecrackers. Philip HOLTZ of 101 East
Eighty-seventh Street, who went to her assistance, had his hands burned, and
he was taken to the Presbyterian Hospital.
William STRATTON of 418 West Eighteenth Street broke his right leg by
falling while going on an excursion boat at One Hundred and Twenty-ninth
Street and North River.
Henry RUOLHOMAR of 431 East Fourteenth Street slightly wounded himself
in the right hand while firing off a pistol at 50 Irving Place. Someone who
evaded arrest fired a pistol twice in succession in the saloon of C.W.
KNOCKE, at 943 First Avenue and one bullet tore the trousers of James
MCCORMACK of 943 First Avenue, but did no other harm. The other grazed the
left arm of Lena HEINTZ, who was sitting on the stoop of McCormack's house.
She refused to go to the police station to have her hurt dressed.
Frederick RUNDT of 34 Second Avenue, Max AMBROVITCH of 107 Norfolk
Street, and another boy, whose name the police will not give until he is in
custody, were firing at a tin can with a twenty-two calibre revolver in
front of 180 Orchard Street yesterday afternoon when Louis HOFFMAN, a
livery-stable keeper at 246 Fourth Street, passed in a buggy with his wife.
The unnamed boy had the pistol, and his aim was so far from true that he
shot Mrs. HOFFMAN in the right ear. Her husband, when she screamed, caught
the boy as he jumped from the buggy, but RUNDT and AMBROVITCH rescued him,
and HOFFMAN was tussling with them when a policeman arrested them. The
bullet was extracted from Mrs. HOFFMAN'S ear. She was not seriously injured.
James SOLD, fifteen years old of 407 East One Hundred and Twelfth
Street, shot himself in the left hip while firing off a pistol.
Frank ZYOKOCID of 410 East Sixty-third Street had his right cheek cut
with the wad of a toy cannon.
A toy cannon was fired on the roof of 877 Park Avenue with the result
of wounding Charles CALLAHAN in the neck, and blowing off the left index
finger of Henry SCHAEFER. Both were cared for at the German Hospital.
Andrew HEALY of 196 Water Street, Brooklyn, had his face lacerated by
fireworks in front of 85 Pitt Street. He went to the Gouverneur Hospital.
Mary PRESTON of 1 Minetta Street was slightly injured by fireworks in
front of her home.
Michael ROGERS of 733 Seventh Avenue had both ankles injured by
firecrackers at Forty-seventh Street and Tenth Avenue.
A stray bullet grazed the head of John W. LANGE of 640 East One
Hundred and Sixty-fourth Street as he passed 2395 Third Avenue.
A boat in which were three boys___Martin REILLY of 351 Madison Street,
William BARRETT of 336 Madison Street, and Michael KELLY of 28 Gouverneur
Street___was swamped off Pier 15 East River by the wash of the Grand Street
Ferry boat Nevada. They swam ashore and went home.
Thomas DIAL, thirty-two years old, of 44 Goerck Street, while on his
roof was severely wounded in the shoulder by a stray bullet.
David A. VANDERVEER, sixty years old, of 32 Clinton Street, was
severely injured by the exploding of a firecracker. He was taken to St.
Vincent's Hospital.
Michael RILEY, fifty years old, of 417 East One Hundred and Fifteenth
Street, had a narrow escape from death yesterday. Phoenix LOWENTHAL, fifteen
years old, of 415 East One Hundred and Fifteenth Street, was firing a
pistol, and a bullet from the weapon went through the two coats REILLY was
wearing, grazing the skin on his left side. Reilly declined to make any
complaint and the boy was not arrested.
Capt. WESTERVELT of the Twenty-eighth Precinct had several
ugly-looking flattened bullets brought him by a resident in One Hundred and
Fourteenth Street, who stated that some drunken Italians were firing them
promiscuously along the street. No arrests were made.
The roof of the tenement 402 East Tenth Street was set on fire by
firecrackers and $500 damage was done.
A slight fire occurred in the rooms of Samuel GOODMAN, at 109 Sheriff
Street.
The three-story dwelling of H. MERTENS, at 597 Eleventh Avenue was
damaged by fire. An awning at 824 East Twelfth Street, owned by John LUHRS,
was set on fire by firecrackers and damaged $25. The awning over Long LEE'S
laundry, at 93 Third Avenue, was damaged $20 by a fire caused by fireworks.
A slight fire occurred in the apartments of Morris SLEGER, at 59
Avenue C, and caused $25 of damage. Another small fire, at 1546 Park Avenue,
Caused a loss of $20.
There were slight fires at 29 Park Street, Michael SANTINO, owner, and
in Ballantine & son's stable at 138 Washington Street.
There were awning fires at 281 Hudson Street, 1100 Second Avenue, 689
Ninth Avenue, 102 Third Avenue, 2639 Eighth Avenue, 297 Bleecker Street,
148 Cherry Street, and 205 and 207 Columbus Avenue.
A small fire occurred in S. SCHWARTZ'S storage room at 1057 Third
Avenue.
In Brooklyn accidents and small fires were reported as follows:
Benjamin KIERSCEAD of 728 Gates Avenue accidentally shot Agenes
HOUSTON of 547 Monroe Street in the left breast with a parlor rifle
yesterday morning. Miss HOUSTON refused to make a complaint, and KIERSCEAD
was not arrested. Her injury was slight.
At 10:30 A.M. William SCHAFFER, sixteen years old and William PRYOR,
eighteen years old, were burned about the face with powder on Gates avenue
near Tompkins Avenue.
William DORNEY, nine years old, of 241 Gold Street was burned on the
hands by the explosion of a toy cannon at noon yesterday.
John BECK, Twelve years old, and Andrew HUBER OF 52 Gratton Street,
set fire to a box of powder yesterday, and both were severely burned. They
were taken to St. Catherine's Hospital.
John PATTERSON, fourteen years old, of 56 Hull Street, was burned
about the head and chest last night by the explosion of a small cannon.
At 1:40 A.M. C.A. GARDINER'S bakery at 179 Myrtle Avenue caught fire
and the flames extended upstairs to Aaron ARNSTINE'S photograph gallery and
to George Archibald's billiard rooms next door. The damage to the bakery was
$1,000, to the gallery $300, and to the billiard room $1,000. The cause of
the fire is not known.
Awnings were set on fire by fireworks at 351 Franklin Avenue, 503
Gates Avenue, 73 Main Street, 328 Hicks Street, 691 Grand Street, and 241
Irving Avenue.
At 11:30 A.M. a fire occurred in Thomas MARION'S house at 235 India
Street. While trying to recover some money from a closet Miss Kate MARION
was burned severely about the arms. The cause of the fire is not known. The
damage was about $1,300.
At 11:20 A.M. a firecracker caused a fire in the house at 199 Navy
Street. The damage was about $5.
At noon a fire occurred on the roof of 232 Flatbush Avenue from an
unknown cause. The damage was only $15.
At 12:30 P.M. a small fire caused by firecrackers occurred in the
basement of the Baptist Church on Bridge Street, near Myrtle Avenue. At 1:40
P.M. firecrackers started a small fire in the house of Miss RUMBOLDT, at 427
Pulaski Street.
At 2:55 P.M. Henry MEYERS of 436 Court Street threw a lighted
firecracker at an awning in front of the same building and set it on fire.
The damage was $12.
At 3:30 P.M. a small fire on the roof of 37 Sands Street did $10
damage.
At 4:35 P.M. a fire, supposed to have been caused by firecrackers, did
$50 damage at 34 Portland Avenue.
Transcribed by
Blanche Craton
Gladys Jensen
Geraldine Ryerson K
Pat Giovanni
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