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News About WOrkingmen.

The pattern-makers' ball will be held at Claren-
don Han on Feb. II.
The long strike of the employees of Wade, Buck
ley Il Co. . shoe factory at Port Jervis has been
settled by arbitration
The Urania Labor Club of Walters win give It's
second annual ball tomorrow night in Florence
Hall at Second avenue and Firss street.
The members of the Ma~rble-Cn,tois' unions OF
this city have resolved not to handle any material
from Boston until the lockout there Is settled.
A despatch from Pottsville, Pa, says that the
Reading miners are applying for work at the indi-
vidual ~collierles, but very few are being engaged.
The walters unions are reported to have ar
ranged matters satisfactorily with the manager Of
Tammany Hall, SO that that place will hereafter be
on the list Of union bathrooms.
A meeting of coal agents was held last night in
this city, all the companies and wholesale dealers
being represented. 1t was decided not TO increase
prices at present The supply OF coal Is reported
abundant.
Peoples and Eighth Avenue theatres are preparing
an elaborate journal for the occasion. Mr.. For
bush Is attending TO is publication on behalf OF the
Central Labor Union.
The German American Carpenters and Joiners'
Union, the Fidelity Association and the Tin and
Slate iiooiers' Union held meetings last night in
the Clarendon Hall building. Reports indicated
that nearly all the members were employed at fair
wages.
1t is said that Edward Finkelstone, President of
the BARRIERS Union, will resign because OF personal
troubles with the members. Patrick ]. Haybyrne,
elected to Ill the vacancy.
The east-side branch OF the Anti Poverty Society
win mold a public meeting tonight in Clarendon
Hall, Dr. McGlynn is expected TO speak; Miss
Munier and the Concordia Chorus and Prof. Lubln's
Mandolin Quartet will furnish music for the occa-
sion.
Handbills in English, German and Bohemian
have been circulated announcing the mass meeting
10 be held tomorrow night at Cooper Union Hail In
favor of the abolition or the Internal revenue tax
on cigars and tobacco. S. K Shevitch, Herman
Walter and Carl Arnold Will address the meeting
In German, b Herr In Bohemian, and Louis II.
Post, w. j. Gorsucn and Everett Glackin In Eng
lLsh.
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Charges Them with Bad Fa,th.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Feb. lh-WIlliam r.
Rockwell, in a petition TO the Attorney-General Of
the state praying for the annulling OF the charter
of the New York and Massachusetts Railroad,
charges George p. Pelton, Edward Ellsworth and
others with bad faith in the transfer OF the late
Poughkeepsie, Hartford and Boston Rail- Dad, as
sorting that II was done for speculative purposes.
and alleges the wrongful expenditure OF $50, 100
worth OF bonds. IHe petition alleges that the road
has since II was open TO travel been IN a bankrupt
condition; that the company has forfeited It's char
Ter In thai II mas never finished the road, which
has neither beginning, middle nor end. The New
YORK and MASSACHUSETTS Railroad Company IL en-
deavoring 10 compel the POughkrepsle Bridge
COMPANY to connect with II, ANA this petition viii
cause considerable excitement here.
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ASSEMBLYMEN WANT A HOLIDAY.
A Resolution to Adjourn for One Week Sent
TO the senate To-day.
ESPECIAL TO THE woRLp.I

ALBANY, Feb. 16.-Mr. Roesch created quite
a rumpus this morning in the Assembly when
he offered a resolution to adjourn for one
week pending the repairs to the A Assembly
chamber ceiling.
Judge Morgan and Messrs. Burns, Hamil-
ton and McEyoy protested that this would
delay final adjournment to Jun l. The
Hou WA already behind in its business.
They begged that legislation should be
rushed as speedily as possible, in order that
the members could get ready for the State
and National Convention.
Judge Morgan moved to amend by placing
the date for adjournment for Monday even
ing next.
Mr.. Sheehan, the Democratic leader, OPP
posed thisp proposition.
Tin Sullivan wanted to stay here until
Christmas, provided his salary was continued,
while, Dan Finn and Eddie Hagan begged
that the recess be postponed until certain pet
measures of theirs became laws.
Ia motion was voted down, and Mr..
Roesch's was carried by a viva Ypce vote.
The resolution was Immediately sent to the
Senate for concurrence.
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THEY WANT BLAINE ANYHOW.
West Virginia Republicans Strong for the
Magnetic BIan from Maine.
ESPECIAL TO THE wonLp.l

ItPECIAL II III WohLD.I
WHEELING, ". Va, Feb. lh-The State Con-
vention of Republican clubs, which vas called to
order here This morning, is one of the largest politi-
cal gatherings ever held in West Virginia and is
composed Of over ], ZOO delegates. Col. swami, Of
Kanawha County, was chosen temporary chairman
aud delivered a speech, which was greeted with
great applause, Col. Swami was in the Confede-
rate Army.
Tine session to-day was devoted entirely to pre-
liminaries. The Committe on Resolutions reported
a platform in harmony with that adopted at the
New York convention, declaring tmphalically for
a continuance oil the present tarln, the abolition OF
the Internal revenue laws and favorinR the passage
of the Blair bill. Gen. W. ii. ii. Flick was elected
permanent chairman and tomorrow the work OF
organizing The State league Will he concluded.
President James l.. Foster, OF the National
League, arrived this afternoon on the stage and
was greeted with prolonged applause. Tonight
the opera house was packed to overlooking. Mr..
Foster was the principal speaker and delivered an
address Oh the tariff. lie mentioned for the first
time in the convention the name OF Blaine and was
interrupted by cheers that shook the building.
Talks with leading Republicans exhibit a stronger
Blaine sentiment than ever. They all regret the
letter OF withdrawal, and are at sea as to who they
divided between Allison, Hawley and HARRISON.
There are q few who want Sherman, and nearly all
All agree that with Blaine out Of the race the West
Virginia Republican, chance will not be as good,
and they are for hin more than ever.
MoSTrEILER, w., Feb, 16-The Republican
State League. About two hundred and nifty dele
gates were present, intending the prominent
leaders in every section OF the State. Chairman
| Noble, who Is an antl-Edmunds man, In opening
the convention said the political mercury fell many
points when Blaines letter was published, hut that
the outlook was still bright enough TO warrant the
hope Of victory. Other speakers declared the senti-
ment OF the party In Vermont TO be in Mr.. Blaine's
favor. Blaine was cheered again and again.
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PREPARING FOR THE FIGRT.
Friends of the Anderson Pacific Railroad
Dill TO Push Ii In the House.
ESPECIAL TO THE WORLD

ESPECIAL TO THE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Feb. ID House
on the Pacific Railroads has extended an invitation
to Representative Anderson, Of Iowa, to appear
before the for the purpose of explaining
the operation of the provisions of the bill recently
introduced by him. calling upon the Attorney
General TO bring suits against the former directors
of the Pacific roads and providing for the appoint
ment OF receivers for the roads
Mr.. Anderson's bill last week was referred to
mlttee. 10 a WORLD correspondent Mr.. Anderson
said:
81 doubt whether ] shall accept this invitation.
i am OF the opinion that the fight which the friends
OF my bill are preparing to make eau be much
more effectively waged on the moor Of the House
than before a committee. When the case Is fairly
before Congress l am satisfied the general senti-
ment will strongly favor the appointment Of re-
ceivers for these roads. In that event the Govern
ment can lose nothing, for honest receivers,
though perhaps rare, can still be found. But, In
this connection, let me say that In my opinion
II will never be necessary for the Government
to go so far as to actually make these
appointments. / believe that as soon as the d.
rectors Of the roads see that Congress Is thoroughly
in earnest In this matter the money will either be
forthcoming or ample security will be given for the
debt In order to preserve to the companies the
management OF the roads,"
A number OF representatives who favor Mr.. An
derson's bill are In daily consultation, and q very
lively time is anticipated when the measure 10 re-
ported from the committee.
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A.Idna for More Thnn They Want.

ESPECIAL TO THE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Feb. lh before agreeing to re-
port favorably the bill to incorporate the Maritime
Canal Company, OF Nicaragua, the Committee on
had a very lively session. The incorpor-
ators of the company imply ask for u charter under
the laws Of the United States. but Representative
Pnelan was determined 10 & We them much more,
and fought hard TO attach IN amendment placing
the canal under the control OF the United States
and pledging the Government to defend IL In case
OF war, on the ground OF It's being a part OF the
coast line. Mr.. Phelan's motion was defeated,
but he will make a vigorous effort 10 secure It's at
tachment TO the bill IN the House. The incorpora-
tors claim that II he Ii success full they will be I'M
country.
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FIGHTING FOR A SWEETHEART.
Young Men in Plninfcld Have "A Five
Round Set-tO Without Result.
IsrFcIAL TO THE wouLp.l

PLAINFIELD, N. j., Feb. 1G.-A prize-fight
took place last evening in a private parlor in
East Front street, between Harry Leroy,
aged nineteen years, and George Lewis, aged
twenty-one years, two young men who be-
long to well known families in Plainfield.
The fight was arranged to determine which
man should have preference in counting n
young woman whom both were paying at
tention to. Samuel G.. Allen acted as ref
cree.
Leroy weighed 100 pounds and Lewis las
pounds. Five hard rounds were fought.
Referee Allen decided the fight to DO q draw.
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DORsEY's PARTY OUT IN THE COLD.
Western Iron Company Men Take Advan-
tage of n Little Hardness.

WPFCIAL TO The WOHLD.I
MILWAUKEE, Feb. Is. Stephen w. Dorsey and
his Eastern colleagues In tile Lake Superior Iron
Mining Company were exceedingly angry gentle
men yesterday. Tonight Mr.. Dorsey asserts that
he is not angry in the least, but feels In unusually
good spirits. A meeting OF the company in which
the,gentlemen In question are interested was called
for yesterday afternoon. The Western men Of tile
company were present, but the Eastern men had not
arrived. After waiting a while the Western men
went TO work and elected a complete new list OF
oricers selected from Western men.
When MIR. Dorsey and his men arrived they found
Dorsey's bonding project had been defeated aud
they were angry and intimate the end is not yet.
" a meeting OF the John 4. Burton group OF iron
companies to-day the Dorsey people had their own
way and voted TO bond the iron properties.
The evening world., 1888-02-16
ELLEN CONNOLLY SAILS.
she Waited ~ Long ~ She Could, hat Didn't
Want to Lose Her Passage.

sac Waited ~ Long IN She Could, hat Diane
Want to Lose Her Passage.
Ellen Donnolly went back to Ireland this
morning on the steamer Spain.
Ellen is the young woman who started out
two weeks ago to buy n steamship ticket, and
who fell into the hands of Jacob Levy. an
unlicensed emigrant runner. who took her to
Blanco d Co.'S place. at 9 Broadway, and
there, the girl charged, cheated her out of
$40.
Mayors Marshal Byrncs caused the arrest
of Levy and Isaac Switzer, the clerk who
waited on her, and both were indicted for
larceny, Miss Donnolly agreeing to remain to
testify against them. Her steamship ticket
was extended to Feb. ID.
On Monday evening two men called on
her and offered to settle the case and pay her
what she claimed If she would go away. She
was under no bonds, and was anxious to see
her sick father rs soon MS possible. but she
refused to settle, and went to court on Tues
day when subpunaed.
After waiting several hours she was in
formed that the case would not come up Tint
day or the next.
This made her think that somebody was
trying to shield the men, and She went to
Mayor Hewitt and told her story.
Thu Mayor was very indignant when he
heard it, but could see no reason why tho
young woman should remain any longer, and
told her so. AT the same time he compli-
mented her on the public spirit she had
shown.
Miss Donnolly said she would like to stay
and see the men punished, but she was n poor
girl and could not afford to lose her passage
money. md ms the vessel was 60 sail this
morning she would have to go. And go she
did.
Tho Mayor has made n note of the case. and
he may have something to say to the people
in the District-Attorney's office about it.
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GRAY IN THE SERVICE OF CRIME.


Age, Is sin n Pickpocket.
A seedy-looking old man was at the marriage OF
Alderman DIVERS daughter. He Sat down In an
empty pew in the church, watched the marriage
ceremony with some interest, and afler all had
gone was found there by Policeman Chrystal, who
recognized him as a well-known old crook named
William Pearson, alias Funeral " Pearson. lie
is now over seventy three years OF age. lie was
taken before Justice Power at the Tombs and En-
day morning was sent to Black wells Island on the
charge OF vagrancy Tor the period Of six months.
The old man has picked pockets or tried 10 pick
them az long rs the police remember. Policeman
O'BTien said that he him twenty years
ago and mat he had always been plying the same
trade. His favorite practice WAS to get into the
midst of u crowd Of young shop girls and pick
their pockets. Here Is his prison record;
March II, lssl-oue year; assault. with intent to steal
as piCkpOckUt.
March ~, isS2- One year; petit larceny.
March ?. lSS3-SlG months; assault. with intent to
sept. 80, iss3-SiI months; assault. with intent to
steal us pickpoeket.
Sept. IS, Ihs5-Ono year same charge.
Oct. Is, 1886 Six months; same change.
What the old man did with himself during the In
tervals which elapsed between the periods OF his
Imprisonment oil the Island, or in how many
prisons he had served before his career there. will
probably never he discovered. The old man was
seen by a WORLD reporter. lie hardly looks his
age, although his eyes are dimme1 aud his figure
IL spare. his features are good, his fOreht ad
high and his head covered with short white hair.
He resented strongly the assumption that he was a
always led a sober, industrious liie, but ! nave mad
bad luck lately. ! have worked for William Os-
borne, the shipping merchant, for a couple OF
years. never was a pickpockeI."
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sued Her Husband for $4,000 Damages.

WMKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. lh-lhe papers in a
unique case were filed in the courts here to-day.
The delcn !ant is DR.. John q. Sporting, u proni-
ncnt and wealthy physician OF Kingston borough,
and the plAintifr is his wife, who brings the suit In
her maiden name OF MARY Schwartz. Dr. Sperling
is "A gra ludte Of the | University OF Breslau. In her
arhdavlt his wife declares that DE. Sporting repre-
sented to her he was a SINGLE man aud asked her TO
marry him. She cid marry him, and from that
tine until 1855 he lived with her as her husband
and became the father OF Six children. SHe now
asserts that he was married before he married her,
and mat his first wife ~ living, aud she asks for SlO,.
100 damages. Dr, Sporting has Lately allied himself
with the PrOhiGiIiCn party aud has been one OF IA
most active members IN all conventions ana cam
pAlgnB.
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lie Wen, Through Fire to snve Her.

CHICAGO, FEB. 10 -Capt. Cowan, of the Fireboat
Chicago, Will be awarded the Tree Medal for
bravery during the year at the annual representa-
tion on March 3 At one Of the windows OF 0
burning building a woman RAJ discovered In grea
danger. A rope was thrown to her, but 1t was not
long enough 10 reach the groun AID she hung
twisting IN the air with the flames encircling her.
Capt. Cowan rushed up the ladder and cut the rope
with an axe and the woman fell into the arms OF
the nremen below. The Captain had a very narrow
ESCAPE, and when he emerged from the flames and
smoke the boots on his feet were burned ~ a crisp,
his clothing was gone and for weeks he was con-
lined 10 his bed.
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The Mob Jumped On the Constable.
ESPECIAL To THE woRLD.l

IbPECIAL To THE WOHLD.I
MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, Feb. Ia During a drunken
alteration, in which a number OF the residents OF
Spring Garden were engaged, one OF them drew
ms revolver and empiled the contents into the
crowd. One man was seriously wounded aud
another badly injured. Constable j. I. Stoufer,
after much difficulty, secured the assailant, when
he was attaCRed 10y a mob armed with clubs and
hatchets. one man dealt him a terrible blow on
the head. which laid him on the ground insensible.
Several of the angry men leaped on him and struck
him with clubs and hatchets until a McKeespoTt
man drew his revolver and drove the mob away.
Constable Stouner Is BADLY bruised and cut.
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HINTS OF BRIBERY.
An Interesting InvestIgation on Foot In the
New Jersey Legislature.

IBPKoIAL TO THE WORLD.I
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 16.-Hints of bribery
and corruption have been flying about lately
in regard to the methods by which the Jer-
sey City Bridge bill has been defeated in
former legislatures.
There IRE also rumors of attempts to ex-
tort money from the sugar houses III relation
md of q mysterious conference at Taylor's
Hotel.
This morning Mr.. McDermitt, of Essex,
reciting these facts, offered in the House q
resolution providing for a committee of in
yestigation. II was adopted almost without
opposition. A committee will be appointed
on Monday: Some startling DEVELOPMENTS
are expected.
The evening world., 1888-02-16

Alderman Cowie, OF the Thirteenth Assembly
District, has a precious seven-year-old son whom
he found the other day removing snow from the
sidewalk In front OF q Chinese laundry.
After the lad had finished the job and had re-
ceived IA cents, the Alderman approached him and
remarked:
"Now, take your shovel and clear of the snow
in front Of your own house,
"Papa," exclaimed young Cowie, 81 cant. be-
cause / am in partnership with Jimmy O'iara, and
we don't work for nothing"
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THE VOTE ON THE SATURDAY HOLIDAY BILL
WORkINCME

IL mcmbe Your, DON'T Forget Your
Friends """ Enemies.
Jacob A. Cantor DEM Frank II. Arnold (Rep. J
Michael \. Collins (Dem). IL. J. CosEeshall(Rep)
John Foley (Dem.) Geo. ". Erwin lRep.)
Eugene 4. Ives (Dem.) II. ~. Hawkins (Rep.)
Roland G. Kellogg NRep)lF. Hendricks (Rep)
Geo. +. Langbein Dem John Laugbliu Rep.)
John j. Linson Dem.) Henry II. Low (Rep)
Michael Q. Murphy Dem T.. II. O'Connor (Rep.)
James r.. Pierce (Dem.) John Raines (Rep.)
Edward #. Reilly Dem Geo. Il. sloan (Rep)
Chas. A. Stadler (Dem.) VIM. l.. sweet (Rep.)
Wm. II. Robertson. (Rep. Com. =. Vcdder (ltep.)
Henry Russell (Rep.) Edy. &. Walker Utep.)
ID. McNuughion DENY
Messrs. Fassett, Deanc, Lewis, Worth and Van
Colt, all Republicans, were absent.
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The Children Ger Only sIs,OOo.
ESPECIAL TO THE WORLD

TtILCIAL TO The WOnLD,I
CASASDAIGuA, n. Y. Feb. Is will OF the
late Mrs. Louisa Ramsdall, OF Wayne County, who
left property worth $12O, COO, has just been offered
for probate. she left SlU5, 600 for the erection and
maintenance OF a mausoieum, with statues OF her
self and husband, while the pittance which remains
Is 10 Be devoted to the support OF her two insane
children. David II. Evans, Of Newark, and NJ. Il.
Hamm, of savannah, who have charge OF the in
sane children, Will contest the will.
The evening world., 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. The House
on Territories considered to-day questions relating
to the admission as states of Dakota. Montana.
Washington aud New Mexico. II was decided to
formulate an omnibus enabling act for the four
Territories, and the preparation of the bill was re-
ferred 10 a subcommittee consisting OF MessrS.
Springer, Mansur, Hayes, Strublc ana 81 mes.
They win meet on saturday. In the proceedings
votes were taken upon oidering favorable reports
upon bills Tor the admission OF south Dakota and
North Dakota as States. The result IN each case
was uniayoTAble to the bill
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Ono Les. Foe to the Sugar Trust.

1t Is probable that the Sugar Trust will not have
to contend with any opposition In Boston Tor some
time TO come, for It was reported yesterday that
Nash, Spaulding Il Co., OF that city, had sold
their sugar refinery to some railroad company
which required the property for terminal faclliti, 4
The name Of the company and tue amount paid
could moi he learned here. This renuery was the
Only one east OF Philadelphia that had not Joined
The trust, and which, In connection with Two
re1neries In the Quaker CITY, had been actively
opposed 10 the trust.
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Fair Weather aud Fresh winds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ID =
Weather Indications Nor
tre1ltyJota- hours Begin
at 3 n. n. to-day.
For con,'Scticut and
Eastern Neio YOrk-Fdir
.'1eathsT, light 20 fresh
shining TO soSgls-
leesterlp.
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They Drank Poison in Their whi.Ley.

TtTTNTAI TV The WOWIO'T
WArERvnLE, Me-, Feb. &c. c. Beal, of Cir
ton, yesterday drank some whiskey. and while re-
turning home was overcome by a terrible pain, SO
that he mad TO be carried the rest OF the way. After
an hour he died IN horTib'e agony. An eNGlnina-
ton proved Nat there was strychnine In Beal's
stomach. Beal's son also drank some Of the wnis-
key, but was saved by tle physicians.
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lie Forged Iii. Fathers Name.

isTEcIAL TO THE woRLD.l
CoHoEs, n. Y, Feb. ID Simon o'Day, journal
clerk Of the Albany County Board ofLSupervisors,
was arrested TINS afternoon, charged with forging
his fathers name on two notes, and also tho names
OF William Carroll and Johu Iarter on others to the
amount OF 800. The notes were cashed at the Ma
tiOnal Bank. O'Day claims he was heavily in debt.
The evening world., 1888-02-16
Teemer Won The First Race.

PALATKA, Fla, Feb. 15.-Teemer, Hamm and
Mckay rowed the nrst OF two races here on the ST.
johns RIVER this afternoon. The distance was
three nau iCdl mlles. Teemer went over the course
In twepty-ODe minutes, Leating Hamm by Two
lengths and Mckay by two and a half lengths.
Taey will row again to- morrow.
The evening world., 1888-02-16

The nfth of the regular course OF lecturers before
the SeAwahaka Yacht Club will be delivered to-
morrow night by Lieut. L. X. Moore, U. y. N, at
the club house. His subject Will be "ChrOnome-
ters, Their History, Construction, Care and Use."
The evening world., 1888-02-16
Severe sIeet storm In Texas.

TbFEUIAL TO THE WONLD.I
ABILENE, Tex, Feb. ID. "A severe storm Of rain,
sleet and snow set in here on Tuesday night. The
ground Is covered with sleet and snow. II the
severe weather continues II Is feared there viii be
q great loss oil live stock.
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james Redpath MAY recover.

The physicians In attendance on James Redpath
said this morning that they now had hopes Of mis-
recovery, as a marked change for the better had
been noticed during the past twenty-fonr hours.
The evening world., 1888-02-16

50 varieties, portrait OF rulers, coat-of-arns and
naPs OF every nation, selection OF three different
subjects together. packed In each box TuRKIsH
CROSS CUT ClGARRTTRs. -
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The funeral OF the Rev. DIR. A. NJ. LOewenthal
occurred from his home, S26 East Fifty-seventh
street, to-day. The Rev. DIR. Maisuer, OF the
Adath Israel, oficiated. The interment was In
Maphela Cemetery.
The evening world., 1888-02-16
Racing ut GuttenburR.

The entries for tomorrow at the North Hudson
Driving Park q Z u follows:
First Race, Purse $3.50. for beaten horses; half .
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8 O'CLOCK
MRS. G0EZ'S WOUND FATAL.
THE BAKERS WIFE DIES AFTER SAVING
HER HUSBANDS LIFE.

Charles Giblin's Wifc sobbing rs She Secs
Her Husband Sent 10 Prison for shooting
Goez and His Wife - At the Same
Hour Mrs. Goez Was Dying - The
Wounded Husband Likely to Recover.