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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
PARADISE PARK In BLOOM.
a RUsH AND A SCRAMBLE F0R BITS OF
COUNTRY FLOWERS.

Children Of the streets and Womea ffowa
the Tenonents or tho rive Points Eager
% Front by the Moderation Society's
Public Distrtbutioa OF Flowers.
A few minutes boforo O'Clock yesterday az
ternoon truck with three barrels. two big
papor boxos. aud two wooden fruit baskets
logged IN Park street md stopped near tho
stone platform which composes Paradise Park.
Rcme mon rolled tho barrels and lifted tho
hoxes and tho baskets TO tho band stand. which
Nils noarly tho whole OF tho stone platform.
An old man with gray beard. 80 thick and
high that II fllcd his face to tho straw hat
inmmed on his hend superintcnded this with
On mir Of great anxiety. A small crowd Of
loungcrs collected. Several women leaned
from tcnemcnt windows. Various faces pcered
from fro escapes and from the midst OF rag
god washing. hung out to dry. and odds and
ends Of household furniture that had been
pushed BY overcrowding from tho little dirty
rooms.
When tho barrels and boxes wero oil set upon
tho hand stand. the old man called "JimW in
n loud voice. and bcckoned with n crooked
finger to ono OF the loungers. He came for
word. assembled the steps. and leaned against
tho railing ut tho narrow entrance to tho band
stand with broken lath in his hand. Hc was
in dirty shirt sleeves and must havo weighed
ut least twenty stone
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
MAI DIE FROM FRIGHT.
Mrs. HoistOn and Two Daughters In Con
vuInious from . Noise in y Stove,

Irs Hoiston and Two Daughters In Con.
vulsious from . Noise in y Stove.
HAMBUEGH. Conn.,. Sept. 20.-Mrs. Holston
and her two daughters. Mary and Lizzie. aged
10 and IL yenrs respectively. living on a farm
two miles north of this place. are lying Mt the
point OF death as the result Of terrible fright
that they received three nights ago Mr.. Hol-
ston deals extensively In fancy cattle. and his
business often calls him away from home,
Last Wednesday ho went to Hartford and was
obliged to stay all night Mrs. Hoston and her
daughters were tho only occupants OF tho
house. but In q building across the yard slept
tho hired man.
About midnight Mrs. Holston WAS awak ened
by q peculiar noise inside q large sheet iron
stove TINT stood at ono side OF the room. Tho
woman is OF a very nervous temperament.
stove. and at last, wild with fear. Mrs. Holston
spranR from the bed and ran screaming into
The adtioinins room. which was occupied BY her
Under tho impression that their mother was
suffering from the effects of 2 nightmare. tho
seeIed in calming their mother, entered ' Rcr
s4caax t %cn T Say rs that sG h nsa
noise. began again, and. thoroughly overcome
with fear. tho 9lrls sank down upon tho floor.
too weak 70 leave the room
Tho racket In tho stove continued and tho
frightened girls began to scream. This threw
their mother into convulsions from which she
r. yG a w
outside door When he saw them f e ram DOWN %
Vile q neishbor. The hired man su apensd tho
door OF the stove and found inside chimney
The condition OF the women has gradually
become worse. until tho physicians have nearly
given up hope Of their recovery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
FOODS FULL or COOSS,
Connecticut SpOrtsmen Having Splendid
sport with tho Cornheld Depredators,

Connecticut sportsmen Having Splendid
sport with tho COrnheld Depredators.
NoRwICH. Sept. 28-Tho Connecticut woods
are full OF coons. 1t Ia not necessary to 20
more than milo from tho ccntrc of any city
In the eastern part Of tho State to get on tho
trail OF the nocturnal game. Several good coon
bags were made by sportsmen this week. In
the long Ashford woods tho other night the
Rockville Coon Club. with their great dog
Jack. shot three coons or ono oak. Then they
went home and had a big coon supper. The
same dog has killed Fix coons this season.
a.. North St'ntpGton, southeast Of this
end end ". WSillikn Maine. with, two good J"gs,
we're out two nights. Tho first night thcy got
four lou, coons; and on tho second evening shot
home. Arthur Sage. who, works for, Ezekiol
With With epon Z, one Day this week At about day
three ooons shin up tree near tho doorynrd
n mnn drop nn INTO hurrmw, Summoning Young
and rammcd a stick into the, hole. Tho game
snapped and snarcd and bit the stick, hut
Sage sn. kept on prodtding tic animals. and soon
It. In less than an hour the men got ali three.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
SARAH JuDsox DIDN'T COME
Matrimonial Joys and Infelicities OF the Past
Few Days In Connecticut.

M1DDLErowN. Sept. 26.-An old man with anx-
ious eyes and expectant look haunted the
railroad station at Bristol whenever train
came in for four days this week. and people
wondered what no was watching out for. He
was looking for his love. but she comcth not,
he said yesterday. and he went home to work.
The anxious man was George W. Turner. 85
years old. an industrious and honest resident
OF Bristol. Not long ago he decided that he
must have a wife. and he put an adj
vertisement in an Iowa paper which said
that he would like to correspond with
q good-looking young woman in the West,
with view to marrimony." Pretty soon
some one answered his call. who said she was
Sarah Judson. 20 years old. tolerably good
looking. and dwelt on farm in northern Iowa.
George Turner was very happy after that re-
ply. and he wrote a lot OF warm letters to
sarah Judson. and Sarah answered them with
fSorresp2in.dlnF feryor Finally he wrote her
Brsto and he would meet ah her
thsE GaSs IS Eta E
crate Preparations to receye sarah in Bristol fst
and on Wednesday, put on his Sunday clothes
and vent down to the railroad to meet her. II
Sarah Judson OF northern Iowa doesn't come
her the cola shoulder for fe doesnt mean u, INTO to
In the same village Of Bristol last Wednesday
that day four swedish couples had been mar
nedy, q Forestville barber. and Miss Maggie
Wholan. q clerk In Revoir's candy shop. witch
was rather. ornate. Tho most interesting nup-
tial event, however. was tho marriage OF Elias
Burwell. ~ years old. and Miss julia Knowles.
fair, buXom. and 80 who had long kept house
for Elias with great neatness and skill. >''''
There WAS a good deal OF fuss about one we'd
ding In Norwich. Tho couple had Just got
when Sheriff Story stopped them and informed
the groom that another young woman had in
ing him with o breach ofpromse OF marriage.
nnd asking dam mage on account Of his faith
II guess I'M have to see her.
Euess you will" commented the officer. and
tho vent to the house Of tho
Introduced his wife to the maiden ali forlorn.
talked to hor alphabetically for a few moments s.
was all right Thereupon a fddlcr was called
In. who played lively airs and the bridal
couple asked the sheriff to tako part In tho
mer:Iment,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
HAS MRS. POOLE ELOPED
Her Name Linked In Newark with that Of
Edward 9. johnson.

Edward q. johnson.
It Was rumored in Newark yesterday that
Edward 8. johnson. until recently the assistant
secretary OF the Prudential Insurance Com
pany. had eloped with the wife OF Jacob L.
Poole. one Of his friends and the keeper OF
the Ridgefeld Inn in Norwalk. Conn.
The rumor was started by story
from Norwalk that Poole had disappeared
and that his lively young wife had been gone
q week with young sporting man from Al
bany. Poole and johnson were friends and
Johnson was very intimate with Mrs. Poole.
He boarded at the Ridgefleld Inn for weeks at
timc He lived on his income from Pruden-
tial stock Poole got into financial difficulties
His Ses father eHd mother tool charge Sss,
going about much as she pleased She is tho
jewelry manufacturer In Newark. The girl had
amesrs and ss
soon nftcrward. Before marriage she was en-
ployed in the Prudential Insurance office as a
Johnson was in Newark on Sunday. and since
dated from the Ridgefieid Inn. Mrs. Johnson
SHE Hth 9ee that her son did not run
Poole 5 wife is said to have left her husband
early in the summer. and stayed at Asbnry
Park until t1 q tbt three weeks d With
care Of the hotel. and she accompanied them.
johnson went to and fro between Newark
and the Ridgefleld Inn. Poole was deeply In
turned to Newark a few days ago. and is with
Pressed pre- sd'bb BY his financial trouble. though not
about his wife: Poole and Johnson nave bessna
years old Mrs, Johnson is much younger.
and is bright and pretty. She has no children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27

The Executors or Her llusband's Estate
Contend that she was Not His Legal VIE.

The Executors or Her llusband's Estnte
Contend that she was Not His Legal WIFE,
NEwBURaH. Sept. 26.-At a special term Of
the Supreme Court ut Poughkeepsie this
morning. before Justice Barnard. an applica-
ton to compel Elite Kelly. plaintiff. to furnish
security for the prosecution of her action
against Robert N. Whelan. executor, and 9TH
crs. defendants. revealed u strange case. Et-
tie Kelly alleges that she was the wife Of Dam
lei Kelly OF Newburgh. who died on Feb. 5 last.
aged over 20 years. and that she married him
on Nov, 3. 1888 Kelly died seized of property
IN NcwburGh. consisting Of three houses and
lots. He left a will by which he devised his
entire property to his three grandchildren. all
ecutors to hold the property in trust for their
benefit. His wfe's name was not mentioned
In the will.
the legal wife Of Daniel Kelly as she was mar.
red at Goshen. n. Y. in 1881, to one Mahien
J9hnson who is still living. and that she lived
On the. other. hand. Mrs. Kelly alleges that
some time after her marriage with johnson
she asccrtainod that tho marriage was invalid
because johnson had another, wife, Eliza beth
resident OF New Jersey. aud to whom
he was married in or about the year 1863
and and th2t by this first marriage johnson had
Two children who nro still living. This wife,
her marriage with Kelly. when she committed
suicide az the residence Of hcr brother. Edward
franF = undi@nyT Grange G"Gnt
above facts. made by Faith Stand II. and Ida ~,
daughters. and other relatives of the late Mrs
sSa XndG 5ssGs at s
property loft BY her late husband. S"'' III '"0
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
A RUSH FOR Apple BuTTER POTS.
Farmers Clamoring for Pottery and Unable
20 Wait for Kiins to Cool.

70 wait Tor AllnH TO Cool.
READING. Sept. 28.-Ono of the amusing re-
suits OF the tremendous apple crop gathered
hereabouts this season Is m extraordinary
scramble on the part Of farmers for barrels in
which to store cider and for pots in which to
pack apple butter. This apple butter is u stand
ard PENNSYLVANIA product Tho process Of
biin ," has been going on without inter-
ruption for month in a thousand farmhouses
In this vicinity. and an enormous supply has
been made. But the supply Of pots is only
normal. nnd this pottery deficiency has thrown
the farmers wives into II dilemma.
Tho country merchants at all tho villages
and crossroads have doluged the city whole
sailors and manufacturers with orders for pots.
but still there is dearth. AT the Locust Cor
nGr pottery at Colebrookdale. for instance. a
this supply is only drop in the bucket. When
the kiln is02pened the farmers for miles around
gather with teams. and in twinklins distrib-
ute the total output among themselves while
the pots are yet piping hot. Every Monday
morning the kiln Is oponcd. and then the fun
week.
last ss MS1 Sn bed I Ghn tS Gess
81 tsf@s in a ss in Front g the pottery
tic. Lobachsviiie. Stony Creek. New Der
lin. Gablesville and some from even
q greater distance. Mr. Glaes kept
them Of until ! O'Clock. when he thought the
he yielded and left the kiln with it's red hot
contents In the hands OF his seven assistants
and the clamorous customers. telling them
they could divide the pots among the crowd as
near proportionately as they could.
a, There was grand rush into the kiln. where
4 o'clock the kiln had been cmptiod Some Of
the most eager had their hands psiniully
burned in taking out the inner rows Of stone
ware.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
KNOCKED THE BOARDS OFF THE HOUSE
That h the Way . Fourteen.year-old Girl
Began an E1Opcment.

p,o~ a.. O.. M q. ,o,,ovoa
that Fioroncc NJ Cooley Of Ellington village, IA
o,oroa ,,,.h Mahia, W,hh. 10 roors o,d n
steady young fellow who had worked hard and
faithfully for his father. Little Miss Florence.
who was somewhat wild. was bound out to
work for Stephen Farnham about five years
ago. Tho couple fell in love with each other
some time ago. They disappeared from FL
nngton early In tho week. and later Mr. Farm
Some time ago Florence pried board or two
of tho side Of the Farnham house next to her
sapred out OF the crevS. she naa
up tho 9. srcvico with heavier slabs. ca%p ped
ssa A" aS Ind Mis-. oGsy 4o sT
sgain. slipped out q tho house. and was gone.
4S tex hS5 best ns f gSsns Kbeo quit
NJ Fatnham believes tint the, YOUNGSTERS
nsrg and has sIS the is
sn1 hs ss rSren se c pc may
On Monday morning George L; Nichols OF
Charles. aged H. and tho young mans pretty
sweetheart. Maggie Bunnell. aged II. Tho
for some time with the knowledge and con;
sent OF their PARENTS. but neither OF the old
ge1PIe dreamed q their getting m o. h on
clothes. and with $40 in his pocket. left his
position as elevator boy in tho tordnf build
q very, pretty girl large for her. age. and
dressed IN steel gray dress. with hat to
RGht a they LEFT the capita city. t3fethSr
posed they took a train for New Haven to get
married.
The most romantic elopement Of the week
was in Salisbury. quiet little village in Litch-
field county where nothing exciting occurs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
WILLIAMSBURGPS NEW THEA TIRE.
Scenes from the Play to he Thrown on In,
Drop Curtain between the Acts.

Scenes from the Play to he Thrown ON tho
Drop Curtain between the Acts.
All the exterior work on the new Bedford
Avenue Theatre in Williamsburgh ia COM
pcted. and the decorators are nearly through
with their share OF its adornment The open
ing is set for Oct. 5. when Fanny Rice will in
augurate the season with the farce-comedy.
"A Jolly Surprise" A great many invitations
have been issued. and If all attend who have
promised to do SO tho curtain will be
rung up on ono OF the most fashion
able audiences that has ever graced a Brook
Ign theatre. The Bedford Avenue Theatre Is
in South Sixth street, near its junction with
Broadway and Bedford avenue. Cars pass
within ten yards OF the door to all parts OF
Brooklyn and its suburbs. Three ferries to
NS STs es ys n 100 aga aas
Is9n with any Of the local theatres. It is Of
terra Gotta. and it has frontage Of eighty four
feet.
II feet dsep and 81 eet p wide pqe Il
Dancing figures in relief adorn the walls. From
th Lobby vide side
pale blue ana gold are the prevailing Solors 81
chairs are 9A Of blue and strswberry u Color.
and Manager LauTent asward says that eaSh
stage. On tho orchestra floor are $50 seats, In
the first balcony 400. and in the gallery 700.
The, six boxes Will hold SO more. making the
total seat ing capacity 1,77a. There are tw?
drop curtains. one OF white silk or satin. and
tho other Of asbestos.
stcreopticon will throw on the white curtain
cnch evening. between the acts, scenes from
the play in course Of representation; PropIie.
the audience Interested between the acts.
Electricity only will be used In the lighting OF
the theatre There arc twelve exits from the
auditorium, and the architects guarantee, tho
building to DO as thoroughly areproof as 1t is
Tho pr9se%nIum arch is s. s5s38 feet and the
gri1iron. 1t runs tho entire width Of tho thea
trc. ~ fcet. Under the stage arc eighteen
dressing rooms. lighted by incnndescent lamps
and furnished with running water;
There is "a handsomely furnished ladies' par-
Tor on cnch floor and cloak room after the
English fashion. where umbrellas. hats. and
conts mny be checked free of charge. Manager
Howard was for several years the manager OF
the Loo Avenue Academy of Williamsburgh.
He announces as u rule OF his new theatre that,
no matter what the demand may be. no ad-
missions will be sold after all the seats are
filled. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
THOUGHT SHE VAS MARRYING MONEY
That was Two Months Ago-Now Mrs.
Harrison Wants n Divorce.


Harrison Wants u Divorce.
Walter Nelson Harrison. who left his home.
BIT West Twenty-frst street. last Wednesday
morning. after having shown his wife q check
for 5000. has not been heard OF since. At first
his wife did not know what to think about II,
but she has concluded that he has deserted
her When no loft her no said that he WAS GO
ing to pay $500 on account Of the pur-
chase Of $1,000 house In Monticello avenue.
Jersey City. and would be back early In the
afternoo4 and give her some money. and also
her. That was the last OF Harrison and the
5000. Miss Harrison WAS obliged TO- pawn
somc clothes to get money to visit friend ut
OIL Tenth avenue. 30 far eho has taken no
steps to find her missing husband. but on
Monday the polics will be- notified. and when
he Is found Mrs. Harrison intends to bring suit
fof a divorce and alimony.
Mrs. Harrison says that when no married
her no told her that he had $75.0OO. She was
at that tlmc engaged to another man. but tho
prospect OF so much money was too much for
ker, so she lot tho othcr man CO. That WAS
FarrssGn t?d ths %S nhem
no wos employed. that no had house and lot
worth S2S.OOU. and was about to marry o worry
wealthy lady of New Haven. He is O3 years
old has dark eyes and hair. and Is OF medium
height
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
WIZ PARSLOE RETIRED.
lao Ssys Me was Tired OF Being Assaulted
Mighty by tho StHr.

Mighty ny tho StAr.
Actor Charles T. Psrsloo said yesterday In
regard to his retlremont from the cast Of The
Cadi":
II ncvor acted or contracted to act tho pro-
team part OF stage manager. call boy.
prompter. &C.. as Mr.. Floyd seemed to oxpect
mo to. Instead OF resolving. l gave thnt gen.
tleman two weoks' nct!co Of my intention to
retire from tho company on Monday last,
did not appear on Friday night, aud no and
did ict. WAS naturally unwilling to place
myself p hosp. as stood In DANCER o. 40 dH
nishtly assaults ii tho star In tho second act
oifhe play whore his business ,s,,, was 70 UT
ruler. TEnt il,nb Ii now back ard blue from
hIs assaults AID Whsr On Thursast niFl9t
Sbrnsion I thought I had my cue for n final
md took It, thoHSh not nte
time b. secure another Victim IN my place.
This 10 be truo DO engage my lifc."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
REFLECTIONS III MINIS uEsrovER.
the Rallies Around Commissloner DenttL
In His Retirement

the Rallies Around Conssissloner nenttse
In lIis Retirement
Miss Cynthin NJ. Westover. who was Mr.
Denttie's private secretary when no was COM
missioner Of Street Cleaning, read paper
yesterday before tho womcn'e Prose Club. In
which sho said:
I'm April 1sDO. IN ono 81 tho dcpartme nts Of
the city Government. IN effort was mnle 10
mako 1t perouisite to employment ~ labor
or for the applicant for work to fllc with the
department certificate Of physical aunliNca-
ton. With this condition. which waa made
solely In the interest Of the corporation. was
coupled another condition. made in tho inter-
est OF and for tho protection OF the corporation
and tho qualified and employed laborcr. that
during the torn Of his superior and responsible
ofllcor no should not be- separated from the
service for reasons foreign to the proper pur-
poses OF the city. as corporation organized
to attend TO Its own business The Mayor OF
the oity opposed. and successfully. the change
q hnWs ths as Q. sftSmp
sIyii service rules tho entire farce Of Mnsliled
tho rst 3 of eproston
mended TINT the entire force q ths iepart;;
sSo 30 wh Tx s soH59 dsy p @
81 tho S ar q ihe rclerre hIs
particular tom Of their recommendations,
stating that he believed In tho employment OF
q perma nent force ~ laborers.
"On the Nth day. Of May last the officer in
charge Of the departYSnt requested from the
Plant to the account Of, 'AdmInistration. in
order that the Recommendation Of the commit
tee. the adoption Of which was held by them to
ness. might be put in operation. Tho request
is still in the pocket OF the Mayor. or in pig
Mayor complimented In the most extravagant
terms Of praise on the 7th day Of May last was
summarily removed BY the same Mayor on tho
10Th day Of the present month"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
Detective sh.lvey's Silver weAAi.s.

Detective Edward Shalvey Of tho Delaney
street station. veteran In ward detective
service. celebrntd his silver wedding at his
homo. 103 Monroe street. last evening.
Among those who offered their congratula.
lions to Detective shalvey and Mrs. shalvey
wcrol his commanding oflcer, Police Captain
pHhSrtyand Mrs Pohsrty Aldermen and Mrs
District Attorney unger. Detective shalvey's
eldest son. Edward ]. Shalvey, has been Dis
six years. and Ia now the stenographer Of the
District Attorneys office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
4 CHANGE OF AGENTS.

G. b. Richard d Co. VIII NO Longer 1sSss.
sent the Hanburg Steamship IAna.
The arrival yesterday on the steamship
Columbia Of President Woldemar Nissen Of the
Hamburg American Steamship Company
started flood Of rumors OF changes In the
management Of the American ONCE q
the line. The truth Is that Carl 6churH.
the American director Of the oompa-
ny. has resigned. and will retire on
Dec. 81. On that date Messra. G B. Richard d
Co.. passenger agents Of the line at 81 Broad
way. will cease to represent It Mr.. r J. Cortis,
general agent Of the line with an oifloe at 81
ger agency. With an additional clerical iorea
selling tickets on commission for the HAW.
burR-American line since l947 Oscar L
Richard, who succeeded his father. G. B. Mch-
ard. as head Of the Arm at his fathers death.
the foreign exchange and commission bust
Of one OF the big rival lines.
bic wife, was met az QUARANTINE by csfi
Richard. President Nissen. has never been In
America before. and his visit Is made pertly
for business and partly for pleasure, It 10
probable that the Office OF American Director
OF the limo will be abolished.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
DO NOT FEAR THE LOCKOUT.
The Machine Stone Workers Say they Gar
Bring the Bosses to Terms.

Tho lockout Of the 800 members of the Nh
chine Stone Workers and Rubbcrs' Union did
not take place yesterday. but is expected to go
into effect Tomorrow. Notices were posted in
thirty of the yards stating that the mon were
to be locked out yesterday hut late In tho
brcn made.
The union men say that the bosses are not
IN n position to orders general lockout, but
bring thu bosses to terms by u series OF strikes
OH all tho buildings for which work IL done by
trpuhle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27

Isidor Rosenstein. q Eussian Hebrew pcdd!er
Of 172 poiancey street, claimed Rachel Gold
stnin who landed at the barge Once with two
children yesterday. as his wife. He was sus-
pected OF lying. and Inspector eilberstein
questioned him H. so.ld E9 tell tsS p Mn9ss
husband. Ranhel. however, could not stand
tho strain OF ross-e4apiraqon end owned up
she was widow. Her brother he'd written TO
her that she would not be able IN land as .
widow. Isidor was arrested and VIII be ar
ING on. q charge Of perjury. Rachel may be re-
turned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-27
An Advocate or Postal geography.

Edward F. Rosewator. proprietor Of tho
Omaha Bee who returned from Europe yes
to-day on the steamship Columbia. has been
inycstiGatinG postal telegraphy abroad. with
tnn view ol advocAting its establishment In
this countryH Mr.. Roscwater visited his birth
place. village near Prague He camo to this
country with his parents when ho was Il child.
lie is now a millionaire.