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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
THIS Is A GOOD SEA, STORY
OF a YANKEE CLIPPER sPITTED LON
THE eERVIA,s sTEEL PROV.

TIE Servin Pushed Ahead to Hold Htf p "A
Until the Crew were Saved, and n, n
White, Pennedin by n Steel Wall, Thour h,
He Was WnitisE Long Time 60 Die.
Collnj Anderson. able seaman. who arrived
here yesterday on the steamship Alaska .vaa
within 200 miles Of the coast Of his adopted
country on Juno when he began an invoiun.
tarv voyage back to the eastward on tina
Cunard steamship Servia. Collaj's ship was
Tho servia ran the McCallum down in fog
and tho servia's boats picked UP all OF the hap
less clippers crew save Henry Mills.
Collaj told yesterday how it all happened
The McCalum was under easy canvas on the
starboard tack. and. because OF the density Of
the fog. all hands were on deck save TIE
weary mate. James White. who was in his
cabin. There was only q gentle breeze and
the clipper hardly had Storage way. Every
californian had his ears strained for tho sound
directly in the track Of the liners. was
light shone suddenly through the gloom
Her towering PROV Glove the oaken side Of the
man on watch ran to the forward companion
way and shouted down to the cock and his as
accident. and Mate White climbed. into tho
weather rigging OF the mainmast and Skinned
UP the main back stay.
Mate White. who was lying in his hunk In
the cabin. was aroused by crashing timbera
He got up in O hurry, started for the com.
panionway and brought up against steel
wall. It was the port bow Of the lofty sided
Scryia.
The mate had few minutes to think about
his chances OF escape. He heard the rush OF
water IL the smashed bilees below him as the
felt tho McCallum moving broadside against
the seas.
Capt. Dutton OF the servia. knowing that tho
McCallum would sink the instant the Servia's
prov was withdraw had. after reversing his
engines. gone ahead again at full speed. Keep
ing the spitted Yankee on her stem until the
steamer had lowered two life boats. Then she
had given IN hope OF rescue felt the sea eusb.
Ing In upon him. Being q fine swimmer no
got to the surface and was picked ND. Tho
from the rigging as the ship settled in tho sea.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
OVERLOOKED BIZ THE GRAND JURK.
The Measures Taken by the City to Relieve
Overcrowding In Insnne Asylums.

The Measures Taken by the City to Relieve
Overcrowding In Insane Asylums.
Mayor Gilroy received q report yesterday
from the Commissioners Of Charities and Cor
| rection in answer to the presentment OF the
April Grand Jury on the overcrowding Of the
city's insane asylums.
The Commissioners give detailed account
OF what they have been doing to relieve over
crowding under tho law OF 1892. which author
lies the purchase Of the States portion Of
Wards Island and the expenditure OF S5OO.O
in repairing old and erecting new buildings on
Wards Island and on the City Farm at Central
lslip. l.. !. Work Is in progress on three
groups OF buildings at Central Islip. each con-
tanning three pavions and dining room. and
on two payilions and asuperintendent's resi-
ready %hyl the Inst Inst q isse 6 =,
lums Jan. /. 1sb2 and 55$5 on June H.! 1858 ssa
sn. e; sSd in RID half $50 patients
are already IN use for insane patients. Wien
the old buildings have been repaired and the
to ths eney of WI se the
and y under in certain tain cGondltions Of l.450:
sand and thu eo cy arm n say wsds
should be devoted exclusively to the use Of the
iMnsn11s and the sh nsyms on Baekwels and
he ON ff?o o@ w 10
on Blackwells Island and use the buildings
for insane patients. to devote to insane pa
tients the Branch Workhouse on Hart 9 IslanG
and to abandon the Blackwell's Island asylum.
Commenting upon the report. Mr.. Gilroy
The officers OF the city Government wcre
for eighteen months engaged in the work nee
essary to remedy the evils com planned or and
Of any such action. 1t would be we'll hereafter
that Investigations into the affairs OF city de-
partments should he made comprehensive and
complete. and not partial and one-sided."
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Here Is an evidence Of tho enterprise Of
our Roman contem porary La TI.iLunn:

Tho managers OF this periodical have entered into
atrehty with considerable number OF wealthy her-
esses both spinsters ana widows who have solemniy
eouna themselves to bestow their hands upon one
who is not a subscriber to our paper"
Tho managers OF THE Sun have not entered
Into any treaty OF tho kind here spoken Of; but
we cannot doubt that many OF tho shrewd
heiresses OF New York. both spinsters and
widows. make the acceptance OF matrimonial
offer dependent upon the literary taste Of tho
sutton. A sutton OF one of these heiresses
who can demonstrate his level headedness by
showing her that he Is subscriber to THE
Sun. has frst-rate chance Of winning her.
whether she be spinster or widow. Upon
the part OF THE Sun. no treaty is necessary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27

One-half OF the deaths In the city last
week were OF children under six years OF age.
and this Is proportion far beyond the ordl-
nary greater we believe. than In any other
week OF the year. The summer season Is De.
culiarly dangerous to the health and life OF
childhood. for the reason that certain maladies
10 which children are especially liable are apt
TO he moro prevalent in tho hot months than In
other months There was for example very
considerable rise of the mortality from diar-
rhpal diseases last Week, In the first week of
the month. the deaths therefrom were 10: In
the second week ~; in the third week. 30. and
last week. * There was also an Increase in
the number OF cases OF several other diseases
OF childhood.
The health Of children must be guarded In
every season OF the year by careful parents;
but there u reason why 1t should be especially
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
The Captain Pratt and the New York.

Chilli has lately had the pleasure Of well
coming the arrival. at one Of her ports. OF
her famous French-built cruiser Captain
Pratt. A fine ship. too she is. incompara-
bly, the best that Chilli ever had, and tho
best al-around war vessel possessed by
any country in South America. With
her 6.9O0 tons displacement. her four 9%-
inch and eight 4'4-inch Canet guns. her
water-llne belt Of IFS inches Of Creusot
armor. her 4 inches of steel on the CEN
| trail redoubts. and her 10 knots speed. the
| Captain Pratt must be ranked with the best
| Of her type and class the world over.
All this we can acknowledge now that we
may Judge OF her with less direct interest
than year and half ago. Then she was
approaching completion at Toulon. under
circumstances that made 1t question
whether we might not get an unwelcome
visit from her. At that time. it may freely
be said. we had nothing properly suited to
| cope with her. The AIiantonomoh carried
four 10-inch guns. but in total battery
power was much inferior. and her sides had
only inches and her turrets III inches OF
compound armor. whilo her speed OF only
1917 knots put her at an enormous dsad-
vantage compared with the Pratt
On tho Pacific. we had the Monterey,
with better battery. OF two Pinch and two
10-inch guns. but with her barbettes and
turrcts not ready. and. indeed. not COM
pleted yet. while in speed she. too. was far
inferior to the CHILEAN.
But now, in the New York, OF $3.50 tons,
we have ship that for all-around efficiency
surpasses the Pratt. Her speed OF q knots,
her heavy protective deck. supplemented
by sdo armor. her 10 inches OF steel on
barbettcs and inches on turrets, her pow
erful battery OF six 8-inch and twelve
4-inch guns. and hor radius OF action far
greater than the Prat's. combine to show
her superiority. She. too. is awaiting the
last of her armor for gun protection. but
could soon be made ready.
That little trouble with Chilli unsought
by us. and settled In very creditable and
satisfactory way. had tho great advantage
of showing to the people OF the United
States what their navy NODDED. and OF Civ
ing an Impetus to the pending work OF con-
struction. We shall never again be where
we were when tho Captain Pratt was fitting
out In q French dockyard.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
YOUNG mn. STEVENS COMES HIeH.
A Mn for $4,000 for Heipiug the City Re-
tertslr Some OF lts Guentr.

|
President Mcclellan OF the Board OF Alder
men surprised Mayor Gilroy yesterday BY
handing him bills against tho city for 81
472 10. sent In BY John Austin Stevens and
| John Austin Stevens. Jr. The former. as Sec
rotary OF the Chamber OF Commerce commit
tee on the entertainment OF guests at the Co.
lumbus celebration. presented three separate
claims, aggregating s47215 for expenses In
CURED and disbursements made In arranging
for the citizens ball. The younger Stevens
was a member Of the Mayors Committee OF
One Hundred, and was not employed In any
capacity by 1t. but he presented claim for
$4,000 for services rendered In connection
with the naval parade and citizens ball."
Two big letter books. marked respectively
Exhibit A" and Exhibit B." were presented
with the claim. and Mr. Stevens, Jr.. states
that these books will show what service he
performed and how he performed It Exhibit
shows that he wrote two letters and two
telegrams about arrangements for the shore
parade; on whose authority does not appear.
Exhibit d shows that he wrote soven letters
and two circulars about himself the confusion
OF his mind, and the citizens ball. Ono OF
these letters was an acknowledge ent Of his
ment committee. The dates OF most OF them
show that the alleged services were performed
mites h te th9 hy 5a SRen
young Stevens was supposed to be assisting
his father who was Secretary Of the Cham Der
OF Commerce committee. which projected tho
BALL Young Mr. Stevens also received eight
letters and three kilograms, and he charges
for that also.
Col Mcclellan said yesterday that the Mayors
committee assumed the contracts of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. committee in connection with
the bnl. but that there was no contract with
MIR. Stevens. Jr. and that the young man was
not employed. The claims will be sent to the
Auditing Committee. Mayor GiIroy said OF
them:
They arc ridiculous. So far as the Stevenses
are concerned neither OF them was empow-
cred to make any disbursement or contract
any expense for the Committee OF Ono Hum
dred. II they have claim against anybody 1t
Early In the year. before the city acted the
Of thirty. and raised $50 900 to entertain the
fanta and her party: Henry Willard wac Chair:
man OF this entertainment committee. and
OF the sub;con,mittee. which was to look after
details. Mt. Stevens nlisted the services Of
his son. The Chamber OF Commerces part in
the actual cntertainme consisted OF the re-
ception to the Duke on April 10 an tho dinner
TO the naval officers on April %. On May tho
Chamber OF Commerce's committee gave way
to the city's Committee Of One Hundred. and
Treasurer J. Edward Simmons OF the Cham
Der 8 committee paid to Mr.. Stevens. ST.. 81, 300
and to his son $500 for their services. The
chamber does not expect to pay any more.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
OF these crossings probably fifty. 10

Of these crossings probably fifty, pos
Bibly seventy-five. arc absolutely safe; that
Is to say. the railroad crosses the street, or
the street crosses the railroad, by means
OF bridge. The remainder are crossings
at grade. and no grade crossing is abso-
lutely safe or even reasonably safe.
The extreme measure OF precaution
adopted by the railroad companies to pre-
vent Mt grade crossings such accidents as
that at Avondale Is the cato system.
Wooden bars are lowered across the street
at the approach OF u train, and tho gate
man upon whose vigilance and promptness
rests this immense responsibility, usually
waves flag to warn drivers and pedes-
TRANS OF danger Sometimes, il of
venturesome temperament, 10 Gu
courages the driver to hurry across tho
track. and lowers the bars just in season
10 clear the tail of tho vehicle ms the train
dashes by. 1t is fair to say that the service
at the gates is good. as n rule. The men
attend to their business. do not lose their
heads. look sharp In both directions, and
take few risks in the matter of seconds.
But tho efficiency of tho system depends
wholly upon human fallibility, and in the
smooth operation of somewhat clumsy
mechanism. The gate may fail to work.
ahe gateman may DO asleep. or talking
politics. or have a fit. or forget that an
express train is due. There have been in
stances where tho gateman at q grade
crossing thus guarded has actually shut
carriage In upon the railroad track. instead
OF shutting 1t out.
probably less than onc-half of the grade
crossings enumerated above are provided
with gates. In the absence OF the wooden
bars. the measures OF precaution consist
OF mere warning by hagman. whose
tignals are often confusing to drivers un-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
THE RAPID TRANSIT PROBLEM
The Mnnhattan Committee on Extensions
Hold u Short Conference.


Hold n Short Conference.
Tho Committee OF Manhattan Railway Direc-
tors on improvements and Extensions hold a
short session yesterday and adjourned without
action upon the propositions for rapid transit
drawn up at the last meeting OF the Commits
sionors. The committee has received no COM
muntcation on tho subject from President
GeorgeJ. Gould. who is in London. and de-
next week.
The members Of the committee refused to
say anything about Yesterdays conference. 1t
was learned. however that several objections
were urged to the acceptance OF the PROPOSE
ton OF the Rapid Transit Comm ssioners. Ono
OF these was the di nculty that was predicted
In rails ng tho capital with which to build the
extension. In view OF the unsettled ondition OF
monetary affairs. some III elm bers OF the COM
mites also insisted that the committee has
not the authority to bind the company to an
Commissioners but that action by the Board
OF Directors would be necessary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
The Inv OF Postal Cards.

II is mistake to suppose that any card with
handwriting upon it bearing q one-cent stamp
can he lawfully transmitted by mail as II it
were an official postal card. The first para
graph Of the 273d section OF the Postal Laws
and Regulations runs thus: Postal cards can
not he issued by private parties. All cards.
other than those issued by the Department
postage: but II cards contain printed matter
only so as to constitute, q circular. but one
When this regulation is not properly COM
piled with. there is very sure to be o tedious de-
lay in the transmission OF the card by tho Post
Olflce Department,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27

we are told. be urged by the anti-Parnell-
ties. and we have no doubt that Mr.. GLAD
STONE will eventually assent to 1t.
The Home Rule bill Is In danger, IL Irish
patriots in the House Of Commons are UNI
able to distinguish between their friends
and their enemies. II they are not afflicted
with such blindness. the measure SO pas
sionately desired and 30 bravcly fought for
may yet become a law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
The Madrid statu. OF CoIumbu. Approved

The Art Committee OF tho Park Departmen
has examined and reported favorably on the
sunol statue OF Columbus. which is stored in
tho Lincoln Storage Warehouse In Forty sec
ond street. They warmly praise its artistic
merit and recommend that the city accept IL.
Madrid. 1t is the desire Of the committee hav-
lag the matter in charge to have the statue set
at once upon a Temporary pedestal near tho
unveiled by the Duke of Neragua who sails
for home next saturday. Tho Park Commits
sioners will be asked mt to-morrows meeting
to consent to this advancement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27

IRON, G0ai NrFL
Old Prlfessor-My young friends, let me give you .
word OF advice. Be kind 10 the duh boys
Young Teacher-Certanly. but II they won! learn
their Lessons
BE Kind to them, pet them, make them yoaF warm
oct frienls."
but"
NO butts about It. Win their love II you can Some
day IN after years when you old and hePie" -
Am. you may need the assistance OF wealthy men,"
"Of course. but"
-Usll the dun bsYs are thsSass JhAs set riOhS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
bicycle signal. at street Crossings.

The Law Committee Of the Board OF Alder
men considered yesterday the proposed bicycle
ordinance OF Alderman Rogers. Objection was
made by Charles II. Luscomb, representing tho
Metropolitan Association OF Cyclists. to tho
provision which required an almost constant
ringing OF an alarm bell. He said there would
would not be served. 1t was decided 70 amend
the ordinance so as to provide simply 10,
Luscomb's suggestion that all hired bicycles
be licensed at the expense OF their owners was
fayorably considered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
Brookiyn's City Han Not to no Decorated
on July 4.

The city authorities in Brooklyn are becom-
ing very careful in the expenditure OF public
money. Alderman CoiIry who is at present
acting Mayor in the absence OF Mayor Body
would not approve of the resolution OF the
Aldo Inea appinrriatinG 500 for tho decora-
Il, n 81 tho City Hall on duly I. When he was
told that money had frequently been spent in
this patriotic manner without Legislative au-
thnrity. he ani they werc now living in u new
era. an. II the law had cen Violated formerly
il should not be violated now.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
Unseem,y Gayety In Ph,lade,ph,a.


From the Philadelphia Record
"Flirting 10 Prohibited" reads curious sign which
has Just been erected at tho entrance of Northwood
Cemetery. Haines street. Germantown Tho sign has
mission for. curiousy enough tho city dead is
used as picnic ground The young people especially
mako 1t a camping ground. and have no doubt. acted
with too much freedom. which caused tho posting of
the warning But flirting stil continues and no one
seems to check the young people
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
About kissing Before Marriage.

From the L1di>s' Tone Journal
do not think you ought to let your sweeheart kiss
you whenever he wishes. kiss from You should
mean so much that 1t should be event; and then he
will be certain that nobody else is getting your treas
ures and that you boarding great expressions Of
affection for the time when you shall be his very own
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
No Step Backward

From The Cereand Plain Dealer
There will be no recession by Ohio Democrats as
they set the and will maintain to assured suc
cess The national platform will be endorsed, aud
upon tho issue thus made up Democratic victory Is
certain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27

Hail GilroV!
oh. gentle Muse. attune thy harp
To praise without alloy.
And serve us with q rhapsody
In honor Of Giroy!
At Ocean Crest. not long ago.
Where Giiroy went to lave
HIS figure In the frothy foam
And wrestle with the wavo,
II chauced he saw an irate man.
Far Rockaway's ?. NJ.
Charge on . lot OF naughty boys
And grab up one OF them.
He saw him place that angel child
Across his firin-set limb.
And raise his hard and cruel hand
As II TO paddle him.
"spank not the lad" brave Giiroy cries:
The lifted hand was stopped.
The rate r. N. saw. and then
Tho lifted hand was dropped.
"And now" he said, s,i!l holding fast
The boy acros1his knee.
Pray who are you that interferes
with what pertains to mef
This naughty boz has scared my horse
And well deserves tho spank
Which shall give him. now and here,
Regardless OF my rank"
Again tho +. NJ raised his hand,
"spanK not tho kid. say"
Spoke Gilroy nereely; "by tho gods
You've got to do my way.
For who am or what am
Ia nothing. forbidi
And mo yon'li . y to thrash. I say.
Before you spank the kid"
In other years when ! was young
And tender. might add.
had experiences which
We're most intensely sad:
No slippered ease was then my lot.
And when sometimes riied
The powers that were. they showed mo that
Twas no spnnkiess child"
TWAS then sWore large round oath.
That nevermore I'd SEQ
Ayounxstor spanked. although I'd not
Heon one when thoy spanked me.
The stern DEGREES OF Fate have brought
You. sir. within my reach.
And orc you spank youll have 10 thrash
Nc right hero on this beach,"
The irate r. NJ. stayed his hand.
And forthwith dropped the boz;
1--WE seen your pictures, sir" he SAID.
you're Thomas y. Gilroy.
I'm we'll aware that you could thump
Tho stuff,ng out OF me-
30 humbly on this beach bow
To suoh G.iroyaity."
Then Gllroy turned to take the boy
Unto bis strong embrace.
To soothe his troubled spirit aud
To kiss his tsAr-stAined face.
First oiroy turned toward the land.
Then turned toward the sea.
Then turned a most embarrassed red;
The boy. oh. wnere was HOT
skipped out vAmoossdi But what of THAR
lie might. perhaps. have thanked
The Mayor; yot. 9 a. just the same.
The boy hal not been spanked
Then Gilroy quickly walked away.
And IL WAS well he did;
He knew he'd lick the y. N. to
Get even with the Lid.
LEEVoL
oh. gentle muse, attuns thy harp
In honor OF oilroy
And - you strike the trembling stringA
Say. san't you ADank that baIs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
VuiEarity In Chicago.

From The Hiruqo Tribune
what IL Mayor Harrison is becoming conspicuous as
nkssert lie can kiss in seven languages and nine
dialects. and no other Mayor in the country can.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
Tho Great Georgia Statesman Admired b.
the Cherokees.

From tie Cherokee Adrnnoe.
Hofo Smith has, so far. done for the country
than any other man in the Cabino. His great pension
decision. by which horde of imposers CHI of
from tho Government pap and the country thereby
saved millions of dollars enough within Itself TO
immortalizo him with all true Amer an patriots
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27
Grade Crossings in New Jersey.

The metropolitan district on tho other
side Of the Hudson River teens with popu-
lation and is intersected in every direction
BY steam railroads. A circle drawn with n
radius OF five miles from the Avondale
crossing. where five lives were sacrificed by
the disaster OF Saturday. covers what is
relatively but small spot in this vast SUBJ
urban region that is rapidly becoming like
10 continuous city.
= Within the tive-mile radius from Avon
dale there are not less than 251 points where
avenues. streets, or country roads arc
crossed by the tracks Of the steam railroads
here mentioned:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-27

The two houses, $50 and 33o Broome street.
Just east OF the Bowery. have been conveyed to
the New York Protestant Episcopal Mission
Society. TO be devoted to missionary purposes.
The donor is a wealthy woman. who has stipu-
lated that her name shall not DO made public.
When necessary alterations have been com.
peted the work Of Gods Providence Mission.
formerly in Broome street near Ludlow street,
will be resumed It had been SUSPENDED since
1891. Provision will be made for an industrial
school. kindergarten. sunday school. and sew
ing classes.
The society has also made additional prepa-
ration for work on the west side Of the town
by tho purchase OF property Immediately ad-
joining st. Amhrosc's Church on Thompson
street which will be trims ormed into a chapel
Sunday schoolroom. and kindergarten.