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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
PRICE THREE CENTS.
A CRASH ON THE BRIDGE.
TWO WOMEN AND A FIREMAN INJURED.
STANDING ON THE BROOKLYN sIDE-THE
CONDUCTOR HELD REsPoNsIpLE.

NN-'DcNANAe
somewhat peculiar accident, in which three
persons were hurt, occurred last evening at the
Brooklyn terminus of the Bridge. train of
four cars from New-York entered the
station at 9l5 o'clock, and the switch
ing engine, in charge OF Engineer
Hardenberg and Fireman John Fitzpatrick, started
down the track to couple to the train. A patent
self;acting coupling is used and it did not work
when the engine backed up against the forward
ear. The engine vas started ahead and backed
down the second time, but again the coupling
did not work. and then Fitzpatrick got down
from the engine to couple it TO the car by the
safety chains provided for such an emergency
This took some time, and the next train, running
three-minutes headway, was due. The brake
man in the rear of the train stand
ing in the station swung lantern
across the track to signal TO the incoming train
to stop, and fearing collision, Train Dispatcher
Fenske, who was upon the PLATFORM, seized a
lantern and ran toward the incoming train and
swung it as a signal TO stop, and shouted to Con-
ductor Ryan, who was on the forward car of the
incoming train, to signal down brakes"
But Ryan Says he mistook the signals TO mean
not to stop, but to run slowly, and the train pro-
ceeded with speed enough to crash into the rear OF
the stationary train. Fireman Fitzpatrick was
crushed between the car and the engine and re.
ceived compound fracture of the right Leg.
There were no passengers in the stationary train,
but in the doorway of the incoming train there
were several passengers standing. Among
these were Mrs. Carpenter, wife of Dr. Frank i.
Carpenter, of No 102 Reid-ave., and Mrs W. G.
Bolton, wife of the manager of the Bolton Drug
Company. They were thrown down and were
considerably hurt In the excitement Mrs.
Bolton tainted Both were badly bruised,
but were able to go TO their homes.
The injured fireman, Fitzpatrick was removed to
the Brooklyn Hospital
Bridge Superintendent Martin made rigid in
quiry into the matter and put the entire blame
upon Conductor Ryan lie said that it was
the universal rule railroads thai
the signal OF lantern of any color swung across
a track meant to stop. Besides there were the
signals put up whenever train stood IN the
station, which showed that an incoming train must
stop, and Ryan disregarded these He was Sus
pended at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
RoRRERs MAKE A HAUL IN TEXAS.

ST. Louis, sept A dispatch from san Antonio
Tex. saws that the bandits who robbed the Southern
Pacific express train at samuels On Tuesday night
secured more booty than the reports Of the robbery
stated In each Wells Fargo car there are two safes
one for local business and the other for through bus
mess. The latter is locked at Houston ana opened
here relocked hem and not reopened unill 1t reaches
San Francisco The messenger docs not know what
the combination is and the contents are generally
valuable II was this safe which the robbers blew
open. The loss is therefore much heavier than at
drSt reported Instead Of $1,000 it will reach
cXas division admits that the amount secured IS over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
DEATH OF FERDINAND wARD'S FATHER.

Geneseo y. Y. sept. 4.-News of the death Of the
Rev. Dr. Ward the aged father Of Ferdinand Ward the
convict Napoleon of finance which occurred on Au.
gu,t II, at Clarcns, switzerland reached his hone
here Yesterday. DR.. Ward had been IN feeble health
and had gone abroad m hope Of restoring IT, De.
Ward was born in Bergen. n. u. 10 1912. graduated
from Union College. schenectady. and Princeton Theo
Ioccal Seminary and spent ten wears as missionary
in southern India. lie was chaplain in the lOftA
New York Volunteers IN the late war since The inI-
pr,onment Of his son, Dr.. Ward has lived i'm retire
inent His body will be brought here for interInent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
MR. MOODY 10 PREACH 1T xoRrHFIELD.

Mortified, Mass, sept. 4 tSpecaD.-D. l.. Moody Is
announced to preach here In the Congregational Church
on sunday morning. much TO the delight Of the summer
quests at the hotel and OF the villagers we'll during
the conference he keeps himself in the background
and ne is not heard so often his friends desire
Another announcement that will keep many guests
here fortnight longer IS that the Rev. John Mcneil
Of London, TO occupy Mr. Cooks pulpit on september
20 This date will allow the students an opportunity
Of hearing this renowned English preacher LORD ana
Lady Aberdeen who arrived on the Majestic Wednes
day are to come here tomorrow III a PrlVae ear
from New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
4 WESTERN MURDERERs FIGHT FOR LIFE.

Kansas City. Mo- sept. 4.-Thc history Of the gal
lows tells no hdeOus story than that Of the eN
ecuon OF Lou, Bulng, the st. Joseph wife mnuereF'
at savannah this afternoon. Just before the time io
the execution the doomed man shot himself in VAN
effort commit suicide and finally died on the saOws
shTiclng for mercy and GIrsing his eXecutioneis H'
had twice before cheated the gallOws By JAIL bre'9hs'
At the time he shot himself he was In his cell with
priest the Rev. Father Lavale The latter has Dceh
nIresieh for giving Bnlllng tho revolver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
PRICES AND THE MKIyLEF BILL.

Chicago. sept. 4 (Spccial.-Ethelbert stewart ana
his assistants from The Department Of Labor have
nearly finished their Investigations into the etect on
prices Of the Mckinley bill They have secured figures
on about thirty industries. which they will forward tc
the Finance Committee at Washington which VIII re
port in turn 10 the Sehato several explanatory let
ters from leading merchants will accompany the rc
port. which fails to confirm the assertions oil the
" calamity editors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
when we look at the misrue and extortion prevailing
throughout the country
THE FRENCH ARMY MANOEUvRES
cREDITABLE WORK DONE, DESPITE EXCESSIVE
HEAT-THE CAPTIVE BALLOON.


Paris, Sept. 4-The plans laid down for the Army
manoeuvres in France have been somewhat modified to
avoid the destruction Of crops The evoutions of to-
day, the second day of the manoeuvres showed both
and horses in splendid condition and the amount
Of dash and energy displayed was greatly remarked
upon. The evident animation of the troops is the more
remarkable when the excessive heat which prevailed
is considered There were many cases of sunstroke.
two Of which proved fatal As the teegraphc service
is not yet fully organized blcyclsts were employed
to-day as messengers TO supply the deficiency and
many were made prisoners.
The battles today were between the Fifth and sixth
Army Corps on the banks Of the Aube, and between
the Seventh and Eighth near Chaumont Chiefly in
fantry and artillery were engaged. 1t was found that
the endured the agues OF the day better than
the young soldiers. The employment Of the captive
balloon proved great success. With the aid afforded
by its the general staff was kept fully informed of
the enemys movements. The OF smOleless powder
made II possible for all the evoutions to be clearly OBJ
served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
4 REcErvER FOR 4 MARYLAND ICE coMplyr.

Baltimore, sept. (speciaD.-The Central Trust Cons
pany OF New-York has made application for the ap-
pointment OF receiver for the Mary Ice Company.
The ice company on March l. 1891, issued bonds 70
bear per cent interest TO which first and
ond mortgages made 10 the Central Trust Com
many The bill alleges that default has been made in
the payment Of the interest and that the ice company
is ns0lyent. Counsel for the ice company has filed
answer cOnsentng TO the appointment OF a receiver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
A BRITISH euNBoAT WRECKED.

San FranciscO sept. 4-Thc steamer Gaelic yester
day brought the following news from China
The " Hong Kong Press" in its account OF inc
typhoon of July 1s says the British gunboat Tweed
broke from her mOorng and driven ashore against
the wall of the Naval Yards at KOwloon. a gun
broke loose and smashed part of her deck hamper
When the vessel struck against the wall, a tubular
plating was smashed, and hole knocked through the
null the vessel filling and settling down. The beach
at Naumati strewn with WTcckage II l. caIcu
lated that more than fifty junks were destroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
AN AUSTRIAN INFANTRY BATTLE.

Vienna, Sept 4.-The Gopfritz manoeuvres to-day de-
veloped into infantry battle on great scale the In
fanty being supported by artillery both sides The
conflict was hotIy sustained for many hours, the
Eighth Corps finally falling back on schwaTzenow.
around which they are blvouacklng tonight Tho
German and Austrian Emperors watched the engage
ment with keen interest, being the field for several
hours, accompanied by Chancellor Caprlvi and
Count Kalnoky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
ILLINOIS VETERANS At GETTYSBURG.

Gettysburg Penn, Sept. 4.--The Illinois Veterans
spent the morning I'm a tour OF the battlefield and
visit TO the scene OF the cavalry fight east OF the town.
Governor Ffer and his STAFF the officials OF the state
and ex Governor Beyendge left by special train at
o'clock for Washington. The delayed Illinois cavalry
MEMORIALS are still missing, although every s1ert y
being made to dsceye. their wsereseouts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
coYrIIcr1No REpoRrs oF rnE popE.s uEALrn.

OVNFLICIINU REPOkIo OF TIE POPES HEALIII.
Rome sept. 4.-The Captain Fracassa' today an
nounces that the Pope on "Wednesday was attached by
an acute vsceral deraneemcnt and that his physicians
insist that he must take absolute rest The condition
OF te Pope, according to the authority, is caus
ing his physicians and attendants considerable anxiety
The "Captan Fracassa's" announcement Of the Popes
serious Illness. is vigorously denied and In addition 1t
Is gwen out that the Pope walked to-day in tn. garden
RampOlla and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
EoR DOING AwAY wIrH rllr rprr nopr ev.,rr,1

FOR DOINI AWHl WITH TIE FREE-PORT SYSTEM.
ST. Petersburg sept 4-rhe merchants of The GOV
Hnment of NoVgoOd assembled at the annual fair at
NOvgOrOd, resolved 10 petition the Russian Govern
ment Immediately TO abolish the feeport system now
in force in relation to the Amoor River Black Ricr
in Eastern ASIA owing 10 the serious and iniurons
effect foreign competition in that section Is having
upon the home trade of Russia. '"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
TIE LONDON srncR MARKET

LONDON sept 4-American secuiiies were weak in
this market early this afternoon the declines in prices
ranging from l-5 To 34 per cent At the close Amer
'cah securities were hrIner German operators were
strong buyers IN consequence OF the imperial decree of
the German Government allowing the imDorta+Ion of
American pork into all parts of Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
1 rnlrAR1lx COMPETENCE 10 MEET.

Saratoga, Sept 4.-The Unitarian National Biennial
Conference viii meet IN the Town Hall OF this village
on september 2l George William Curtis, Of New YORK,
VIII preside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05

THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED.
Ottawa, sept. AIN the House OF Commons today
Sir Richard Cartwrghts motion Of want of confidence
IN the Government In relation 20 the census returns
was defeated by a vote Of 81 20 1O3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
JOHN S. DURHAM MINISTER TO HAYTL.
THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS THE PRESENT CONSUL
AT SAN DOMINGO.


Cape May, Sept. SpeciaI-The President to-
day appointed John S. Durham, Of kentucky, the
cOlorcd Consul at San Domingo, to be Minister
Resident and COnsul-General at Hayti The APP
pontment was made because it was deemed eX-
pedicnt 20 have some one who was on the ground
owing to the late troubles and prevalence Of
yellow fever on the island. The choice was made
because of Mr.. Durhams undisputed ability to act
oS Minister
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05

DECREASED CUSTOMS RECEIPTS AT MONTREAL
Montreal, Sept 4.-The customs duties collected at
this port during the month Of August show decrease
nt S61s325 compared with the corresponding month
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21

lady, who, without asking him to be seated,
dropped into the nearest chair and to his
establishment began with:
.You have recently come from London?"
"Why, yes" he stammered, thinking to
himself, well, Omaha young ladies are
odd, to say the least of it,"
81 prefer English style TO all others, J"
she went on very graciously.
Il am sure that is very kind of you, be
said, feeling that there was some method
in her madness after all.
81 have always admired your cut" she
proceeded with great calmness.
"Good gracious" thought the unfortu-
nate visitor, "she must be mad; chere is no
doubt of it; this surely cannot be Western
chaff."
AS she continued, to his increasing
fright: when l received your card / said
to Mrs. A., / am sure he IS just the
person for me"-this with brilliant smile
completed the terror of the young man.
"1 must fiy," be said 70 himself desper-
ately, "but how can ] get awayi"
Another rustic at the door, and this time
Mrs A appeared How d. you do,
Mr. Z" she said with bright smile of
welcome. "Why, Bessie, has your tailor
gonei'-New York Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21
Turned Black.

An amusing story is told OF well known
Russian woman who went recently 20 en-
Joy the sulphur baths az Tifiis. On a par
ticular morning the countess entered, as
usual, one of the bathrooms The water
had hardly touched her body, however.
when, TO her horror. she began 20 turn
black. She was 80 frightened at the trans
formation that, upon seeing her reflection
in the mirror, she tainted. The attendant.
who was rs greatly frightened rs her mis-
tress, cried for help. The explanation was
simple enough. It was discovered that ths
countess was accustomed TO paint her face.
hands. arms and neck daily with sub
stance containing zine. On that fatal day
the poor woman had neglected 10 remove
the ''beautifying" coat. The zinc corabined
with the sulphur aud natrium of the water
aud quickly made an African belle out OF
the white skinned bsther. considerable
time passed ere the unfortunate woman
resumed her natural appearance. New
York Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21

long old fashioned clay pipes. Such ef
them as are so disposed quaf with moder-
alton good beer or tobies of ale, and they
sit about the reception room chatting with
utmost informality of one another's sue
cesses, discussing the latest novel, Or ana
living the qualities which have made Rud-
ward kipling famous, or which preserve
William D. Howells' fame. Here on al
most any evening when he is in the city
George Parsons Lathrop may be found,
looking far more solemn and serious than
he feels, shaking his shaggy black hair as
he gets excited in argument, and insisting,
as he sometimes does, that the literary de-
velopment of Americans, at least in the
line Of fiction, is just now in state OF
transition.
Here. too, may be found the sedate and
vet slyly humorous countenance OF Franz
Stockton, who seems to be as popular with
authors as he is with readers, and who,
since fame has also brought him fortune,
and therefore enabled him to get rid OF
more irksome pursuits, has mellowed
greatly. He will become the center of
group, such men as Edgar Fawcett, La
throp, sometimes Edmund Clarence Sted-
man, Edward Eggieston and his brother,
George cary ESgieSUon, StdAuiHS SIouAo'
whom he convulses with laughter, as he
tells his dryly humorous stories.
Now and then Mr.. Howeils himself OF
George w. Gable or Mark Twain is visi-
tor at the club, and they are specially hon
ored, not with fulsome homage, but with
that delicate courtesy which implies the
greatest respect. II Mark Twain is in the
hunor. and he has rot been bothered with
litigations over his plays and copyrights
he usually comes brimful of new and
quaint suggestions, which are more humor
Gus, many of them, than many of his pub
Gshed sketches. Howells is always quiet
when there, not saying many things, but
saving much: but he never can be got tc
speak of his own works He talks enter
,ainingly of the criticisms which his theory
of fiction has caused, and he is ready TO de
fend that theory until the small hours OF
the morning. He does not defend II by
any analysis OF suggestions which might
arise from his own works, but upon gen
eral PRINCIPLES.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21
.--e.ss
p :. LNllNV.l-
Ladies' Gowus q Specially.

"Why, Of course" she answered This
is really fortunate; he Is just the man OF
all others You 20 down and talk il over
with him, Bessie. and I will follow in
minute, if you like, and give my valuable
advice"
Come down directly, If you can" said
the beauty, as she rose 20 "a, flor l never
could decide by myself
During this interval the enamoresi swain,
who, by the way. WIS an exceedingly say
man. was solilcauizing in the drawing
room: ''Stapid Of me not 70 ask for Mrs.
A.: must have los my head won-
der i; IL IS TOO !ase now
\ rustic at the door interrupted his ned
isatioas, and lie clutched his hat au0 staTt-
cd 70 his feet As he was acvaacirs 70
shake hands he received 70 his assoDssa-
rlznr a frir.d LILLE bow from TIE ScGzs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21

It would have been impossible to receive
in the cozy parlors of the Authors club
the tenth part OF all the women IN this
country who have made fame for them
selves by their writings. Such women as
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Miss Story, Mrs
Barr and Anna Catharine Green were there
and seemed greatly to enjoy the occasion.
The women writers of New York have
sort of club of their own. Many OF them
are also members OF Sorosis, and they de-
light to attend It's meetings, and seem as
much fascinated by the beauty and
grace of Mrs. Ella Dietz Clymer as all
men are who look upon her beauty.
Mrs. Clymer, as president of Sorosis, has
gained a fame even greater than that which
she won when she was Ella Dietz, the
actress, and under her administration THIS
most famous of women's clubs in this
country has prospered greatly.
While the women writers celebrate theiI
achievements and take courage from NUT
nal counsel in a formal way, the authors
at the Authors club go 70 the other ex-
treme, and are most delightfully."- Informal
They smoke pipes, many OF them initiating
the habit of TenIEson and Carlyle, using
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21
THAT FATAL CARD.
A Story of Tragedy in High Life Which
Didn't End Well.

LET me give you my English address"
said a swell tailor to one of New York's
golden youths who had visited his rooms
at the Hoffman House, where the ''sarto-
rial artist" took orders and measurements
for famous London house. The very per-
fectly dressed and most polite creature
handed his customer a card which was as
neat and transformations as one Of the
Young gentleman's own. Thank you,"
said the latter, vaguely thrusting it into
his pocket and never giving the wretched
bit of pasteboard another thought until
But this is anticipating
In the meanwhile rang beauty arrived
from the west TO make a visit TO some
friends in New York. j night or two at
ter her arrival a Delmonico ball happened
to be on the tapis, where she made her first
appearance and was the decided hit of the
season. Among those upon whom she
made decided impression was Mr.. r,
to whom we have Just referred; and among
many hers he received gracious permits
sion to Gala permission of which be WAS
not slow to avail himself The prairie
flower" es she had been at once christened
by her admirers. was in her friends bou-
doir when the card was brought up TO her
bv the footman. why. what a SWELL"
said the fair westerner, tossing it over TO
her hostess. you Just told me that l
must have tailor made gown VIII this
man do;"
Mrs read the neatly engraved card:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21
AIixelr Old Chan.

Some men were talking about the weather
In a Michigan avenue grocery the othe-
day when one of them said:
1T is the earliest spring have seea IL
Michigan since the year ITO"
Good lands. bus what do you know
about the year l7lo." exclaimed one OF the
listeners
Il know all about il. | was eighteen
years old that spring, and made maple
sugar ri sht where the city hall now stands"
''You can't mean mo"
Cant II la looking over my papers
yesterday came across this old disry and
PUT it in my pocket Here is is. See this
entry. April Is ITO; weather warm
enough for June, got Lift pat on the heel
of nv left boot. caught two coons' lass
night How does that strike yOag"
why. man. do You know this Is tbs
year 1S9l!'
II do"
"And IL you were eighteen years old in
17lO, you would now be 100 years oldfN
"Certainly-that'S my exact age. I'm
none of your spring chickens, l want you
10 understand"
And he gathered up his goldfish and tea
and walked out with ths dignity OF -
major, while the others looked at each
other and almost forgo, to breathe.-De-
troll Free Press
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mad the singular good fortune, when on DIS

had the singular good fortune, when on MS
way to the Office to take his first assign
ment, to be approached by bunco steerer
Davis understood the game at once, and
decided to permit himself to be buncoed,
and he was initiated into all the mysteries
of that queer crime At last, when he had
the whole story, he collared the bunco king
and held him until a policeman arrested
him. Thus he was enabled to tell from per-
sonal experience and with literary charm
the story of buncoed man as his first writ
ing for The Evening Sun. Since then Davis
has won an enviable reputation as a writer
of short stories ia the magazines. He IN
herits his literary gift, as he is son Of
Rebecca Harding Davis. whose fame as a
novelist is secure. h. j. EDWARDS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21
THE AUTHORS CLUB.
Men Who Belong to It-Recent Women
Guests.
Especial Correspondence

lSpeclal COrrSSpOnuence.I
NEW YORK, May 4.-The reception re-
Gently given by the members of the Au-
thors' club to their friendly rivals, the
authoresses, was not only unusual, but a
most successful and delightful occasion.
An impression generally prevails that as a
class authors, and especially successful
ones, are queer people, Of unconventional
habits, eccentric manners, having a good
deal of self assurance and disposed to ex-
act homage from all those with whom they
come in contact. Yet at this gathering at
the Authors club the most famous of the
authors and authoresses were the most
unassuming of persons, and were full OF
fun and vivacity, so that the occasion
seemed to be more an informal meeting OF
Jolly workers for the press than OF men
and women whose names are known wner-
ever the English language Is read.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-21

Pretty rzrid work vas done In the
way Of ssTe-1ng AMI oe1neEt.ng uzatr1-
Taonizl ties AZ E-iish. Seo-, the other
DAY. 4 wifs applied fsT divorce on tsss
grounds thai her husband f-ssted her
harzhly ard had . bad temper. Eer
statements wers 0ooratei o. .
young wamaa vh5 ha1 lived for nias
years with tle c0aris. 10 dztsrzse Wa
gas1s AL . ssaeras issssssi Al enc
within tgreuty-t5us h0ars tse e1-ssns-
band saa-rsess the gsT. wEo had testified
. Tia br..z..sy O. h-s cca2-c.-