New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-09
NETWORK CITY.
KILLED RY A FAIL

NETWORK CITY.
KILLED BY FALL.
Martin Vessel a painter, of No. 273 East Hous-
ton-st,, while working on the building No. 30
Frs yesterday afternoon, fell from the fourth
story to the street and was instantly killed.
ONE HUNDREDru PERFORMANCE OF 1.-THE PRO-
- FEsSOR."
The one hrndredth performance of "The Pro-
lessor at the Madison Square Theatre attended
by a large audience. Souvenirs with outline
sketches of the scenes of the pay distributed.
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.
The semcentenulal exhibition of the American
Institute promises to be II marked success. Great
preparations hay been made and great things
expected. Charles Wager Hull, the general super
1ntendent, is actively at work. surrounded by
crowd of decorators, plumbers painters and car
penters.
BURNED ABOUT THE FACE AND HANDS.
60 IRE broke ont Yesterday morning in the box
facloTy Oh u. Ilh, at NO oZo west Nlncteenth-st.;
as II fireman III the shop, severely burned about
the face and arms and was sent to the New-Yorl1
Hospital. The hro was eXtinguished before much
damage was done
ST. JOINS COLLEGE NED
u, st. Johns College, Fordham, opened last
able auspices. the number Of students being greater
than at any opening SINCE 1871. On Thursday
morning the students met in the college chapel,
where the offered for the recovery of our
suffering President.
INJUREDIN FIGHT ON A STEAMSHIP.
Greenwlch-ave had two OF his ribs broken yester-
day i'll fight on board the steamship British En-
deck hands, Edward Scuilion Gieogehan went to
the Chambers Street Hospital Before the police
could arrest Scullon the steamship had sailed
A WOMAN WHO DRINKS HABITUALLY.
Benjamin L. Rayner, of No 81 West One-hun-
dred, IthiT rte appeared before yu tee
against his wife, jul ia, whom he charged with be-
ing habitual drum lard. Mr.. Rayner stated to the
recall his wife from the downward course She has
taken, but without success. Mrs. Rayner COM
mitted for six months.
BROOKLYN
Judge Barnard has handed down decision grant
ing IN absolute divorce to Jacob Lang from Sophia
Lang
There will be music at Prospect Park tomorrow
Felix j. Eben, leader.
=, The dead body of an INK nown man was found in
the marsh near the Grand-sti bridge oyor Newton
Creek. yesterday morning. IL was poorly clad.
w. Reagan, age forty nine of No. 1877 Evans-st
was arrested ye,terdly for beating his wife with
n glass lumber. The injured woman is at the
Cumberland Street Hospital.
The man who died from sunsroIe on Wedn esday
W VIM. on ms way to st. C1thsrines Hospital was
boarded at No lob Waiwortb-st,
While attempting 10 light a fire by pouring kero-
sene oil upon IT yoSrtGlsy noon Mrs Jane Kennedy.
She WAS taken TO the City Hospital.
Burglars carried of 1896 in money, some Jewels
Ard valuable papers from the hon;e Of William
evening. Entrance was effected over n shed at the
rear, leading up to the second story windows.
JERSEY CITY.
Martin Longlridge was arrested Yesterday while
attemntng TO drive horse which was so attenuated
ana weak hat 1t tel down several times on the
street. Justice Davis fined Longhridgc so and
costs.
Thongs J. Armstrong, n dealer in use-furnish-
ing goods Ncwark-avc.. caused the arrest IF G. s.
Worthen, an insurance agent, on charge Of obtain
INK goods under false prctcnces: Worthen bought a
bill Of goods from Armstrong, for which he gave a
cnecl for 5000 aud received check in change. The
check proved to be rhlcss, and Armstrong caused
Worthen's arrest. Worthcn alleges that Armstrong;
check was of the same character, The case was
compromised.
The County Physician made post-mortem exami-
uation yesterday IN the case OF James Cunningham
caused by push given by Mrs. Mary Mullin IL
was found that his skull was featured An inquest
has been ordered.
An attempt made on Wednesday night TO set
fire To u barn in the rear of No. 146 Sunmer-ave.
Kerosene being used for the purpose The fire was
discovered and extinguishcd. man in his shirt
sleeves seen to leave the barn II few minutes be-
fore the fire was discovered
Thomas Bennett and James Collins. two boys en-
plOyed at Nugcnt " Co.'s morocco mandatory en-
gagged III friendly encounter yesterday. Collins
became cxasperated, and se2ing n large shaving
knife rushed mt Bennett, who retreated. Collins
threw the hnlie, VIII eli struck Bennett in the left
Leg iniiiclng serious wound seyoring several aTte
wound was pronounced to be dangerous.
NEW-JERsEY.
PATERsoN.-Wl llialn McGrcgor, the son of s. A.
Mciregor was seized with cramps while bathing
and was rescued with difficulty by Sergeant Mcbride
and Policeman Var Voorhs.......l, is stated that
jacob Latus, the missing Assembly lyman lett the city
TO eyade the payment , his debts. His liabilities
about 81 ,0O0...... he schools are at present
very crowded Since the opening of tho term 800
new scholars have been sent TO school. There
not places enough to accommodate them
STATEN ISLAND
CITToN.-IheIe we're at anchor yesterday, on tho
Upper Quarantine grounds, OIL Robbins Reef one
large bark and three brigs, all ron Southern ports
diSchargmg their cargoos, consisting of SUGAR cot
ton, etc, into lighters. before beng allowed
to come up to tho city. largo old hulk
IL anchored on the grounds in which
the steVedores and laborers engaged in un-
loading the vessel are boarded they are not al
lowed to go ashore. After their cargoes are dis
! charged the vessels thoroughly fuInguted
| During the extreme warm weather of the past few
days the Health Officer has kept more strict watch
| han an tina vessel. I, tnr,