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, ysy; sossm RI By M Henri, y Bstss. |.
vented 70 borrow, $50: ana offered mo hsr
s nsw fS.H: q sfs snS Ss snss q ss s
o kstss %S s ss s :snSS 3, Mr.
i SssS S %ssf s SSS was Dsd up and 50 III
in great distress and said that IL would be inn
Snsss 60 .Ss s aUu ' . sds w
asksd her how much she wanted. and she said
two s efS STANDING on psa
estaL She brought Q negative, too. and said:
to b sse s sS' cam ms ra 9s
III and the nssssSs and
t%res One rspT.sssnts Miss Fuller standing
similar position. excepting that she Ia slightly
bent over, aud her arms. are crossed over. hor
curly hair falls in waves over her bare shout
ths y wften IN
come Infatuated with Miss Fuller before this,
Miss Hssf eeSf as 70
as s not there c os% hen u ssFn te S%
her which would explain ali. The next day
came the letter. which 80 delicntely limited that
tho only way in which l could be constantly
with her was by. purchasing an interest IN the
for last sE taae be
there got word from Miss Fuller that she and
hor company were in New Orleans and that
she gould see, me there. took the next train,
to orleans Went and % arrived ri The on Pe
IN town. but couldn't find Miss, Fuller. and
then learned that neither she nor her company
vas billed to appear .thore. That night Miss
Fuller 9nd viii Morris came into New Orleans
on an English tramp steamer from Kingston:
They came to my hotel. and Miss Fuller told
had been. Morris. she said. had made $4,000
and had a partner, in, Chicago WHO had the
money. They only had little ready money,
they told me- and $500 OF that had been left
behind at Kingston as a guarantee that they
would return to complete their. engagement.
Then they unfolded great scheme to
organize new com p9ny which wa VA, to make I. e
they had $4,000 worth Of costumes, scenery.
and properties at Kingston. and that they
would give me third interest in them and In
the new company for $500. We then drew
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SAVED By THE SHIFTING WIND.
worknen In . Coal Breaker Flee to It's
Roof to Escape Fire.

Roof to Escape Fire.
SHAMoK1N. Pa. Jan. 19.-The Burnside coal
breaker was entirely consumed by fire last
night 1t was operated by the Reading Coal
aud Iron Company. and was one OF the finest
structures OF the kind in existence. 1t en-
ployed 500 miners and slate piokers. At 10
o'clock the wind was blowing Aercey. Several
carpenters were repairing the elevators un-
derdeath the plant and others were working
inside on tho main screen, far up In the
sparks from the lamp ON o carpenters
head ignitcd o roll OF oiled cotton on a beam
bcneath tho dump chute, Rapidly tho blaze
spread. and soon all exits were covered BY
sheets of fame
The men in the breaker retreated to the top.
most part. 200 feet from the ground. Huddled
like sheep In u corner, they awaited almost
certain death as the flames poured through the
chute burst OF wind changed the course OF
the flames long enough to enable the men to
hS th asTr t hf Ssr pSps was going on
score, Of men lad fought the flames from the
sent into the mines. and In mn hour all who
were underground had effected an, escape.
The storm aided the flames In their work. and
when the massive machinery and the big
| okestack fell the sight was magnificent. No
one dared venture within q thousand feet OF
the breaker. The heat was intense apd there
| was constant danger OF tho boilers and powder
magazine exploding. The miners horoically
| labored until all the imperilled men were safe.
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BRmoxrosT. Jan. 19.-The crank who is pa
trolling the tracks OF tho Consolidated Rail-
road In Fairfield. near tho place where obstruc-
lions have been found several times OF late. 10
believed to be J. Wesley Edmons He disap-
peared from this city o few weeks ago and mp
peared In town last Friday. Approaching Po-
liceman Hackett at tho depot, he said no was .
detective and wanted Job on the train wreck
ers' case. He gave his name as William b.
Glover and said that he did his detective work
quietly. never allowing his name to got into
the newspapers. Hackett sent him to the
baggage master In Fairfield and he boarded n
train and left the city. In Fairfield the man
snid the Pinkerton men were useless. and that
The terms Of $40 wcre satisfactory. and the
young man said he would look over the ground
OF once. He walked back and forth for Q mile,
ana went away to get ammnnitfon. He told
to equip himself. with two Winchester r!lcs
and fifty rounds OF artridges each night. The
fitted with two large reyovers He began his
nsSs Sa his BSry
said his services would not be needed longer.
The detective insisted on going on duty again
at night. and has not yet given up; He goes
loaded with cartridges, most OF which are
Tho crank Edmonds. who has posed horo "a
q detective and who resembles tho man on
eral q our citizens at, night q. few weeks ago
and fourished a revolver In their faces At
torney Moorhouse says he is the same person
who hela him Up at tho West End with re-.
that It would DO as safe to meet train wrecEers
as this crank with his huge pistols
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AMPLY CONFIRMED.
European Ideas Verified In
America.
Tho Most Important Subject OF the
Present Day Settled Beyond
Question.

The cable dispatches which recently ap.
pearcd In tho daily papers indicating the
great interest fclt throughout Europe upon .
subject OF International intcrcst have nat
urally awakened grcat attention. not to say
excitement. In this city aud throughout the
land. 1t isa we'll known fact that the demands
OF modern life have caused strain which
seems to shorten life and undermine hcalth
universally. Tho efforts mnde abroad to in
vostgato It's cause are most coinmendRbls.
and wo arc plensed to shy have been supple.
montcd by similar efforts in America Careful
inquiry has been made among prominent
physicians. and 1t is surprising what uni.
T hat opinion seems to be- that the great
y 5,
eence. and the, first to, become weakened
sy the grip That this is ,G most I lam
these, troubles can be prevented and CURED
tho Investigations made abroad clearly
made made sim,lsI Investigations. aud tie result Is
~6si b.s sss s. seoR RI. Dc term not i. .rss
ss Gsnsy sl'HRs eh 'sse
d Dr. y'I Frans T. Andrews sass: The tsru
lsd bsh 'ari sny The
sss ~ IF u Ss sss e
p' Be-. e 'u GarHe Declares "rhsrs vas
& ss s@ RSs
RSst Of haze sn
women. and DO not believe there is a case 60
apd oonselentiops use Of warmers .ssie Cure.
Dr.; Charles "; Puady says: ~. There H asS
bhriehts disease Of the kidneys. One 81 the
most serious forms is almost always .ac-
acute form viii xiii the patient. within . few
Medical = oS!lsse: asslsrss: For Year, ne
Of sh asSsss sas sssa
sRS
disease a in children is surabie The kidneys.
you see. are waste gates and when they are
Tyrs s 2eef IT efqSs.f
i: iSSsS Eli
Esrls q l. c ssS :.y:
limit the overworked and worn-out organs TO
b. t 5eSa IT. Ms as Psrs Ill.,
have boon dead"
Throughont the land. wherever investiga-
| ton has been made. the sentiment seems to b
the same.
The above unquestioned and unquestionabls
| testimony proves beyond a doubt what Mr.. H.
| H. Warner OF Rochester, N. Y. boldly declared
more than ten years ago. namely. that BEieht's
Warner knew whereof he affirmed for he him
self had been curod OF Bright's disease In tts
strange sensations. or unaccountable feelings,
| which far too often announce the coming on Of
| kidney trouble, there Is no need to despopd:
| there is every reason for hope. A cure has
| been found and proven beyond question OF
| tho possibility OF doubt
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HEADED OFF THE RUNAWAY.
Shemebu's Chase for His Vito and Hel
Sister Who He Says Arc Inaane.

Shemebu's Chase for His Wife and Her
Sister Who He Says Are Insane.
Shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
two gaudily dressed Russian women. each
with q child in her arms. entered the New
York Central waiting room at the Grand Gen.
trail station and bought tickets for Montreal
A little later six shaggy men rushed into tho
room jabbering away in state Of wild excite
ment. As soon as they saw tho women they
made an attempt to drag them from the room.
The women resisted. and. dropping the chill
dren and falling on the floor. began to kick
and scream; All were arrested and taken to
the man 's WHO had done the most taking was
Jacob Shemebu. q fur cutter living at III Al
len street He said the older woman was his
wife. Jenny, and the younger was his. wife's
sister. Ida Wilkiwtz- They are both insane.
he said, and believe that they are being
Essex Market Police Court yesterday to
procure q warrant for their arrest and
the Judge told him no warrant was necessary.
and advised him to get policeman; On re-
turning to his home he found his daughter.
Yetta. II yenrs old. looked UP; and his wife
dron., susreeting what they would try to do.
the station In time to head or the runaways.
The vito said that sho and hor sister had de-
termined to run away.
Justice Hogan remanded the women and ir
structed that Gerrys society be notified OF IT, .
condition OF tho three children.
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Hrs. winiam n. vsnsersslps Bsn IN Moasr
or Her Gran AAa uehterS.

OF Her 6ranAdsuehters.
Tho most magnificent private ball Of the
present season was given last night by Mrs.
William II. Vanderbilt in honor Of hor grand
daughters. Miss Edith Shepard. daughter Of
Mrs. Elliott +. Shepard and Miss Adele Sloane.
tho debutante daughter OF Mrs. William
Douglas Sloane.
The entire block OF Vanderbilt houses on
Fifth avenue, between Fitty-flrst and Fifty
second streets. was thrown into'one huge es-
tablishmont for the OCCASION. md connected
with each other by fairyllko passages. Mrs.
Sloane's and Mrs. Shepnrd's houses adjoin on
tho Fifty-second street end Of the block, and. by
the sliding back OF wide door. can be mado
into one house. This entrance last night was
beautifully decorated with spring fowers
between the Sloane house and that occupied
By Mrs: s,oene's mother; Mrs Vanderbilt. was
There we're srours Snd OF a pa@s
tisticnlly a,rrnnged bspcath y ceiling 81 South;;
purple orchids and tiny Jnpaness lanterns
The 0Y0 quests ssa were received by Mrs shep;;
vanderbilts house. Mrs. shepard wore mag
q sa and rape cd Sue
The long train Of satin was nearly covered
with 2 watte4n OF reai lace which foil from the
s Mss nSpsa Mo1 White ,fy IS ss
ed with Ivy lenves and gold. Mira. Sloane
was 9ttired In mauvo and white satin. and her
Dancing. took place In tho two picture galleries
in Mrs. Vanderbilts house. and waltzes. quad.
rifles. and lancers were enjoyed until l2H
served at small tables. decked with flowers
and set In the drawing room. library, and din
| ing room. reception room, and dining room Of
| the Shepard house.
| H. Bend leading alone. The iavors. which
| were especially gorgeous. included silver book
marks. Spanish fans. Japanese walking
sticks, and mouchoir bags.
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sss :nythIss e say about isnow n 10 Miss
Yss e H. .m aAS X se.. :s:s " III ss
SqSas Mr. n' K rs sss
sassds RS s Ss 81
Ms., f hs. ss' down %l SIoS 3 hfs iiss eSS
Plains ssd I j ss sSsT aa apa "a
eisred to the Justice that la, had. put S21. 900
init fn said sra S.s W Wan s sasFS ns
stsss e: been the stage f., ssh,
was. born in Chicago In 1884. Her father,
museum proprietos nSmbsr q years ago
Sd s$ %Ssp :hs j. "a Az
gals and taking up temperanoe featuring.
matte rsado and hsn went stage
again as soubrette.. IN 1870 she played In
I'll anS sn .Sa Ma h Mnd
T. the ..sd q 1922 An s5s
Es oaSs s sFs ss toa ans and Rsa
When the season ended che studied music
sab sfRt Il q S Ghs
the Performance Of Faust" she imper-
sonafed Patti In the vision scene. After this
che was successfully . member Ct Murray q
tne BIS bsa X 4senssss n ts
SSss R,ls SSss WHEY ss
to this city not enriched In purse BY. the VEN
ture. and VENT England. whore she acton
ished the English thentregoers BY the extra.
ordinary swishine Of her skirts ip II. Nantch,
the Gayety. Last week she danced t to the
the failure OF tho farce "Quack, NJ. D." Miss
Fuller's mother accompanies her in her trav-
els since her return to America.
Four years ago while atthe GrsieRt9GIn s Hoqss
lie pte sna sS = potod and
fired at him. Neither was hurt
cheated out Of 5000 BY q pretended adrniser;
said Tonight: MY attorney. Mr.. Falk. has
advised me not to talk about the matter. and
such course is ono OF Justice to myself
Mr. Hayes has repeatedly referred to mo az
his cast-off mistress. and have positive proof
that h9 threatened to ruin me II 1t took httS
When questioned about the photographs she
said: :" I wish you would deny that in toto.
admit that. he has several Of my ai,b photo
!. can prove BY, the, photographer: As to the
agreement Is forgery. that Is point for the
courts to decide. I can only deny 1t.
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MASTERSoN A ROUNDSMlN NOW.
Promoted for Ca;ching the SIasher--si,
Roundsmen Made Serceants.

Promoted for Catching the Slashcr-Slx
Roundsmen Made Sers-ants.
Asa reward for his share In tho capture Of
Dowd the Slasher. Policeman William H. Mas
terson Of tho Oak street squad was made q
roundsman. ut tho meeting Of the Police Com
missioners yesterday. by o unanimous VOTE
He was absolvod from the ordeal OF any exam
ination. and was ordered to report for duty
with the Leonard street squad. The Commits
sioners explained that the promotion was
made on the principle that recognition OF his
good judgment and gallantry and obedience
to orders" might incite other members Of the
department to emulate his example,
James Rane. r H. Marr"n. Daniel Wall. and
Thomas Flannery were made Sergeants and
assigned to tho Twenty first. First. .Thir-
tecnth. Twentieth. Fifteenth. and Seventh pre-.
cincts respectively.
his own de sire. from the Leonard street squad
went from Old slip to East Thirty-fith street.
Commissioner Martin said that Postmaste or
Van Colt had asked that his relativ Sergeant
transferred to tho. Broadway squad. and the
transfer was made. Capt, Brogan, who for
merly commanded In Mercer street. Is now in
command Of the Broadway squad. and it ia
said inspired the request.
detective in the Eighth. and Precinct Detec.
tives 8. Campbell and Hugh Martin were
sent to duty IS patrol men. They will be suc-
ceeded as detectives in the Twenty-flfth pre-
cinct by Michael Cannon and John Long.
the pension fund shows: Receipts. S4S7.-
22700: expenditures. S480653. 40: balance on
hand. SG.514.50.
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A Dinuer to Mr. Rooney.

On Dec. II. tho Order ofthe Liberntor. yene-
zuelan decoration. was presented to Mr.. John
Rooney OF Brooklyn by Napoleon Dominica.
the Commissioner OF Venezuela. on behalf Of
his Government. The distinction was con-
ferred In Wow Of Mr.. Rooney's services in d.
rectlng the attention Of the American people
to the Invasion OF Venezuelan territory by
monico's by Mr. Rooney's fricnis in honor OF
tho occasion. Last evening Commissi"ner
at Dcimonico's. Mr.. Dominica presided. Mr.,
Rooney sat at his right. and Gen. kerwin Mt
his left Mr.. Rooney, Responded to the sentl-
ment: THE Spanish AMI Irish races"
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ARRAIGyMKNr OF THE sLAsuER.
To be Tried on Monday if He Sticks TO Hts
Plea OF Not Guilty.

40 DC FIeO ON NAOnumy u NC SVckB 10 htD
Plea OF Not Guilty.
Dowd. the Slasher. rode down from the
Tombs yesterday with two guards. and was
put in the pen in General Sessions while Judge
Fitzgerald heard tho pleadinGs OF other GRIM
inals.
Henry G. Dowd." the Clerk called finally.
Dowd had taken of his coat and was In his
shirt sleeves when he was led out by his
guards and taken up to the rail. Lawyer
Maurice Meyer stepped M. beside him and
stood while the Clerk read the indictment and
asked the Slasher il no was guilty. Dowd
shook his head in the negative and tho lawyer
said that he had but lust been retained in the
case and knew little Of its merits.
"Wo are not prepared to plead" no said.
land will not DO before Thursday In the
menn time, We wi sh to enter plea Of not
It seems expedient"
Mr.. Bedford. who represented tho District
he wanted it understood that the trial should
60 on on Monday If the plea Of not guilty stood.
1T ia not a case OF railroading." he said.
"hut we believe that tho character OF the case
calls for celebrity in handling it"
The Judge agreed vii him. and Dowd was
remanded until Thursday morning.
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MASTER WORKS IN COOKERY
Interesting Display by tie Artists 81 II,
Cooks Association.

Cooks Association.
II a genuine Porkopoitan had wand Tered into
the entrance OF tho Madison Square Garden
last night. he would have swelled with pride
In the centre the most prominent among many
interesting features. four hogs were shown
drawing large chariot Of which still larger
hog and two little pigs wero tho lazy occu-
pants. Tho American eagle was goodman. In
the great restaurant were displayed the
greater masterpieces OF members Of the Cooks
and Pastry Cooks Association. which came be-
fore the public once more with its annual dis
play and ball.
A ereat Gothic tower. surmounted by an old
fashioned windmill. was one OF the finest
pieces It was built entirely Of Drowned loaves
Of bread Of different shapes. Another exhibit
consisted OF various kinds OF fish frozen inside
boiied iobsters resting in tub Of i water IN
startiinG effect; SIX large tables were covered
< roast Of eorned capon; Richelieu style. illu;
vessels Allied with water. In which live fish
were disporting: the steamer Fuerst Bismarck
IL
III by Edward schelcher Of the Metropolitan
Hotel Ahs 2, the
whole. . fountain at Hansa, Germany. and an
@ Of Bensa tarHe s shn
Lakewood recently. for his :. Democratic
SeghinR Party" represented Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland and the baby, accompanied by
Henry Watterson. out sleighing. Two porkers
high with kegs. q large wine room full Of very
natural-lookfng Germans. the Brooklyn
Bridge. Madison Square Garden. aud the
Statue OF Liberty were among the many other
About 10 O'Clock the room was almost for
saken. for at that hour the ball began with the
grand march. The snow kept very few away
and the dancing floor was crowded: sppperr
the merriment was at its height. and It was
apparent that the association had won another
friNmnh.
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HE ANNOYED SCHOOLGIRLS.
Thought to he tho Man Who Broke late q
Wiiilamsburgh Convent.


For more than three weeks the young girls
attending the Wall street public school In
Williamsburgh have been annoyed by man
who followed them and used obscene language
in their hearing. The parents Of the children
complained to Capt Ennis. and Policeman
Dillon was detailed to find the offender. He
caught him yesterday In Stage street With
in few blocks Of the police station.
At the station the man said he was Peter
Demuth. 35 years old: He refused to give his
Lee Avenue Police Court yesterday to identify
him. Complaints were taken from Carrie
Leyer Of 100 Moore street. ,Fricka Gassel Of
1910 Flushing avenue. and Annie ZeibiG Of
1035 Flushing avenue
Demuth pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to six months imprisonment on each COM
plnint. Policeman. DILLON believes that De-
muth is the man who broke into the sleeping
Sorrowful Mother In Morgan avenue. VII.
liamsburgh. in September last.
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TRAIN IN 4 MANAGES CHARGE
An Insane Conductor Overpowered Before
Any Mischief 10 Done.

An Insane Conductor Overpowered Before
Any Mischief 10 Done.
Train AZ on tho Long Island Railroad en-
tered Jamaica on Monday night on It's way to
Oyster Bay with tho conductor. james Van
Nostrand. violently insane. 1t had required
tho combined strength Of four Of the trainmen
and several OF the passengers to overpower
him. He was taken with an attack Of grip
during the day. and when the train left Long
InH Fly at deh n e %
his actions began to attract tho attention OF
tho trninmen and passengers. 1t Is said no
went through the train throwing tho seats
Rhef Sps soatne a o ton s Sasa in tho
One e the TRAININGS, ATTEMPTED to pacify
ior the door. but was caught and dragged buck.
W re that he was disabled. Before The
train reached JamaiGa Van Nostrapd became
him. and struggle followed. IN which he
Was
In jamaica he received medical attendance.
aud later no was sent to mis- home. He was re.
ported better yesterday.
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Sir Edwin Arnold and DR.. nam Reeeyer..s.

Sir Edwin Arnold has not yet been able to
leave his room ut the Everett House. where he
has been confined for four days with severe
attack Of tho grip. He sent down tho follow.
Ing message to O Sun reporter last night: Il am
decidedly better. although still without much
appetite or strength My readings for this week
have been suspended. and am only allowed to
lope Mt present that l may resume engage
ments next week."
Dr. John Hall is steadily recovering from his
cold and neuralgia. He was able to sit up tho
entire day. Mrs. Hall said last night that tho
wcather is not too nclem ont. but will scarcely
be able to preach on Sunday owing to the dell.
cato condition Of his throat.
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TAXING THE MEMS PLACES.
Young Women who Deprive Ticket Chop.
pers OF Chances or Promotion.

Young Women Who Deprive Ticket Chop.
pers of Chances or Promotion.
About year ago the Kings County Elevated
Railroad Company In Brooklyn began to en-
ploy female ticket agents. Their numbers
have been increased from time to time. and
about fifteen young women are now engaged
on the road in this capacity. The ticket chop
pers. rs we'll as the male ticket agents. have
from the start regarded the presence Of women
in the ticket offices with considerable discom-
fort. but 20 far as can be learned have made
no open exhibition OF their feelings The girls.
it is said. efrectually block the way OF the
ticket choppers to promotion as agents. each
fresh one employed being an obstacle in that
direction.
1t is alleged that the company has broken
faith with tho men in the matter. having prom
Used them promotion after years faithful
service as ticket choppers. and that the matter
has become serious enough for special con-
sideration and action by the labor organiza-
tons interested. One ticket chopper said:
ut was understood that only few girls were
planting tho male ticket agents. and II the
custom Is continued 9 within w. year Or more ore
that after Serving as tcket Choppers year
We would be made ticket agents with the ac-
eompanying increase Of selary some Of us
no nearer promotion than when we started.
Ticket agencies have become vacant, but in
81 sas yennR TO he
less pay. I think we shall bring the company
to terms before we get through with this bust
The young woman agent at the Boerum
street station was eating her supper at the
ks e esea there shs ssd
Il thin there ore about twenty women now
very nicely. have not heard that the ticket
are Jealous OF us. and know Of no case where
they have made any manifestation Of their
pit vas said Yesterday that secret oreaniza-
male employees OF the road for the purpose Of
shape the warfare will assume Was not e1-
planned. but an appeal, 1t Is said; will be made
to the labor organization with view OF
road. Gen. James Uourdan. the President OF
road, said yesterday:
we have every reason TO feel pleased
ticket agents. We have not discharged one
man to make way for a woman. but Whenever
poe
their duties than the male agents. We have
had male agents who have refused TO mike
Cn ant has Is nona to Dc
| the merits Of the question We are running
this road for the benefit Of the men who IN n;
he is employed whether he belongs to labor
organization or not. and only want him to do
Superintendent Goundie said: THE gate
gagged with the understanding that II their
| gan to employ women. since then the rule
| has been changed and the men, are, told that
| tho train service"