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The evening world., 1894-05-15
FIRE ON A FERRY
B,aze Bursts from a Vanload Of
Furniture.
Women Panic Stricken and Try to
lump Overheard.
|ruck Run Into the River While
Near tho Pier.

van load of furniture caught fire on
oard the Fulton Ferry boat Farragut,
,hile she was in midstrcam of the East
liver, shortly before noon to-day.
There were nearly 100 passengers, in
hiding women and children, on board.
nd a panic ensued among the latter. 1t
,ouired the united efforts of half the
rew TO prevent the frenzied women from
,mbng over the gates and leaping into
river
teanwhile the Farragut with all
Inn possible was making for her
at the foot of Fulton street, this
he Farragut left her Brooklyn slip
1l.5O a. NJ. Just before leaving
load OF furniture. drawn by two
horses. went aboard. The team and
DIS were the property Of the Manhat-
Chair Company, 141 Maiden lane,
city. Robert Smith was the driver
Gle Farragut had reached midstream
IN the driver of the furniture van
'jute covered goods. He rushed for
I'd and yelled Fire" simultaneously
Ike filled the forward cabin. where
.pwomen and children were. The cry
i'F'ire" and the visible smoke drove
women and children frantic.
fey rushed to the forward deck and
,ral attempted to push open the
is. but were prevented by the crew.
n they tried to climb over the gates,
cone woman got on the rail and at
soted to jump in the river. She was
.ht Iust in time.
opt Cole, in the pilot-house, gave
Yrs 70 reach the New York slip.
'nwhie others OF the crew and male
Tengers formed a pail brigade and
d to eXtinguish the now tiercely blaz:
furniture. This effort failed, and
u hose was stretched, but the pump
sengine refused to work.
looked very serious on board the
y-boat when she piled into her slip
such force that she was driven
taty-fve feet out In the river again.
lpt. Cole left the pilot-house then
Z ordered the truck backed off the
x into the river. The flames had not
lmunicated to the boat, and the
ible ceased with the disappearance of
truck.
passenger told an Evening World"
lrter that Capt. Cole was abusive
n a few passengers went to him and
I'D that he dock the boat before run
- the truck OFF.
opt. Cole said he did what he could
er the circumstances, and denied that
lad been caustic in his remarks.
s soon as the boat landed the scared
'ple got ashore as quickly as possible.
n alarm OF fire was sent in from the
at the corner OF South and Fulton
eets. but the flremen were not
.ded.
he fire was caused by a spark from
,ipe being dropped among the furni-
e. The truck and goods are valued at
The evening world., 1894-05-15
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Friendly Proceedings to Reorgan-
ixe the Simonds Company.

Charles w. Richards has been ap-
pointed by Justice Barrett. of the Su-
preme Court. receiver for the s onds
Manufacturing Company, of 5O Cliff
street. Mr.. Richards. who was direc-
tor OF the Company was required to
give a bond of s15OOOO, which was fur
nished by the Lawyers Surety Com
pany.
The concerns liabilities are placed at
s4l5, ,513, with assets Of 1886, ,O0S. For
many years the Company has done a
large business in the manufacture OF
stoves and furnaces. Its factory is in
Long Island City. The Company has
been peculiarly unfortunate Of late
years In the matter Of strikes and fires.
Owing to strikes the Company had to
go outside for its goods and was un-
able to fill its orders. 1t Is to this that
the present difficulty is ascribed The
application for a receivership was made
by two-thirds of the stockholders and
is said to be an amica BILE proceeding for
the purpose of bringing about the re-
organization Of the Company.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
WHEAT STILL LOWER.
Traders Surprised by n Further
Decline In July.

Local wheat traders were greatly sur
prised to-day by the making Of a new
low record. July selling at 60 1-16c. here
and 81 1-sc. In Chicago, a decline of more
than lie. from yesterdays close.
This drop was on heavy selling by
foreign shorts, who put out upward OF
buyers orders were in hand at the
start in anticipation OF sharp rise,
and some of them were executed. but
many OF them were withdrawn when
the market declined. Corn and oats
We're little easier
A lower market at Liverpool crowded
cotton prices down this morning, and
there was drop at first OF 3 to 5 points,
after which the market held steady on
good buying of June. Coffee was dull
and about s points lower.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
A wOMANLEss CITY.
II Il In Mongolia. and the Gentle
Sex Hos No HRbitRtiOn There.

We know that Venice Is n city with
out streets, without horses. except four
or five bronze ones; without carriages.
without wooden houses. but there Is
city still more peculiar than Venice.
II Is in Mongolia. says the Chicago
sian Siberia, ana is named Maiwatchin
and II is the only city In the world
peopled by men only. Chinese women
are not only forbidden to leave their
territory, but even TO pass the great
walls OF Kalkan and enter into Mon
golia. All the Chinese of this border
city are exclusively traders. and they
accumulate money III their trading with
Europe through Siberia has created
sufficient fortune to enable them to re-
turn to their native cities and live there
in ease with their families.
Their dwellings indicate their pros
rerity. They are separated from the
street by a clay wall. rather ugly, II Is
true, but surrounding generally very
elegant looking house, before which are
gambolling those sleek looking. plump
queues, with unusually big eyes. such
as are pretty faithfully Represented on
Chinese vases and screens. The main
part OF the houses OF Maiwatchin is
divided into two compartments, and
that which Is behind Is raised. Fires
are kept up under this great platform
which Is covered with mats that serve
as seats by day and beds by night. Op'
posite the door n niche is generally seer
where the domestic idols. unaccustomed
to attitudiniZe to profane eyes, repose
behind an ornamented blind. The walls
OF the reception room are lacquered In
red or black. and sometimes covered
with figured silk. according to the
wealth and taste OF the owner. The
apartment overlooking the court Is gem
orally of light wood, perforated and
carved. and over these openings colored
paper Is stretched. producing something
OF the graceful effect OF stained glass.
The idol temples are gorgeous buildings
The evening world., 1894-05-15
BUSY WITH WERTS'S VETO{S.
Senate Pas,es Jersey City and
Newark Board of Works Bill.
Other Measures Before New jerseys
Legislature To-day.

TRENTON, May lj.-Much OF the time
of the House this morning was taken
up by the Governors vctoes OF those
bills which were laid over from last
night under the rules.
They are House 22i. transferring the
charge and keeping OF the jails In Essex
and Hudson Counties from the Boards
of Freeholdcrs to the ShcrifI: House 2!J.
companion hill to pa; House ciS. re-
pcaling the act creating three Police
Justice Courts in Newark and Jersey
city; House 2i9, decreasing the number
OF Police Justices in Jersey city and
Newark from three to two. House il9.
the Jersey city and Newark Law De
partment bill, House Al. the Jersey city
and Newark Ward Division hill and
House 2s5, the Harrison and kearney
Annexation bill
MIR, Salingcr asked that the latter be
laid over until evening in order to allow
the Jersey city Board OF Trade to be
heard In opposition to the scheme. The
bill passed, II to 10
The bill which has passed and gone to
the Governor providing for non-parti-
san Rnard of Assessment for Newark,
has been iecalled for further considera-
tion The b.ll regulating the practice OF
medicine by prescribing faithcurists.
mldn-readers and Christian Scientists
passed the House.
In the Senate, Senator lIinchliffe's bin
providing for the printing of the laws
In pamphlet form was defeated, the
only four members voting for 1t heiug
Senators Perkins. McMickle. Hinchliffe
and Stokes.
The Newark and Jersey city Board OF
Works bill was discussed for long
time previous to It's passage. Senator
Perkins was not in his seat during the
discussion and his arrival was anxiously
awaited. The vote was taken when he
arrived and the bill was passed, Sena-
tor Ward, who was active in searching
for Perkins. voting with his party.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
HE HAS 4 LIMIT.
Hut II Is Only Reached When lie
Is Deul.

The woman's worthless husband had
run away and one day IA friend was
taking to her about him. says the De-
trOit Free Press.
Where is he now" was the inquiry.
"In Canada"
WHAT'S he doing"
NO better. ! understand"
How long has Il been since You heard
from him direct"
Five years
Hasn't he ever troubled you?"
"N1."
"Oh. then he's as good as II he were
dead"
No, hardly replied the wife thought
fully. you know he Is one Of those
men who are never good as long as they
are AliNe."
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Familiar Phrases Applied.

"Ho, there" as the farmer said to
his heli hand.
by. 10y" as the clerk said to the Gus
toner.
Take chair" as the dentist said to
his patient
Pardon me-" as the criminal said to
the Governor,
You're a corker," as the brewer said
to the bother
drop in some time, as the slot ma
chine said to the nickel.
After YOU" as the policeman said to
the escaping sneak thief,
"Cal! again" as the poker player said
to the other poker player.
Get on to it," as the bicycle teacher
said to the nervous scholar.
Come around next week" as Thurs
day said TO the day before.
''You make me tired as the hired girl
said TO the Monday washing.
Step this way. p.ease," as the dan
cling master said TO his class.
IT'S all up with you." as the sidewalk
sweeper said TO the roof cleaner.
The evening world., 1894-05-15


The boy was Al! r,ght, notwi'hstand-
Ing his glgy cur.s AMI fond mother
who was dcathly afraid he was going
10 become coarse and vulgar and in
other respects masculine. one day a
gentleman calling at the house engaged
him In converse tlDn.
We'll my boy" he said, after some
time. what are ycu going to do when
you grow up"
The boy studied the question a mo-
Really" he replied at last. Il don't
know. I suppose / ought TO be man.
but from the way mamma Is handing
me I'm almos: afraid Ins DING TO be u
laiy."
The evening world., 1894-05-15
lG GOLD EXPORTS AGAIN.
Hoffman and Co. Will Ship
F6OO,OOO To-Morrow.

Flooks now as IL the gold shipments
I'd be heavy again this week.
weral of the bankers are maxi
arrangements to ship, and probably
tfj0O0 to 5000, 900 will be forwarded.
Twas definitely announced that L.
Hoffman & Co. would ship $4,000
n BY the steamship Majestic to-mor-
he exchange market is practically
of bills, and so the bankers have
to make remittances in gold.
p. I the movement be as heavy as
uNed the Treasury reserve will be
fd r cut down, as the banks are rot
al Nd to part with their gold in the
ycI Ie of a definite policy on the part
orr Government.
pi1ther $50, ,OOO, 900 loan is being talked
tht, and II Is rumored that the matter
hdIready been discussed by the Ad-
inItration. Otherwise the gold ex-
have little influence because Of the
mtne ease of the local money market.
WI steamship Paris. which sails for
wipe tomorrow, will take out 165. 900
nfs of silver, shipped by the follow
wRrms:
se&dy & Harman, 100000 ounces: Ness
wd Colgate & Co, 10000 ounces, and
!. Guggenheim's Sons. 5000 ounces.
WV. Seligman & Co. will ship $50 900
ines OF silver in the steamship Ma
by tomorrow.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
PASSED ONE RESOLUTION.
Aldermen Were I'm n Hurry to Get
to the Race Track To-day.

The Aldermen were in a hurry to get
to the racc-track and they cut their
weekly m 'eting short to-day.
They adopted one resolution, intro
duced by Alderman Muh, of the FIgh-
,eenth District, requesting the Health
Board to amend the Sanitary Code so
that ash barrels may be placed on the
curb line. instead of within the building
line under peoples windows, as required
at present
Alderman Muh is promoting the project
In the interest of the people of the
crowded tenement-house districts.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
LAWYER FINED SIS.
Wouldn't stop Talking when the
Court Told Him To.

Lawyer Francis l.. Carrao was fined
IS by Justice Neu, In the Civil Court
at the Brooklyn City Hall. to-day. The
fine was imposed for contempt of Court.
Lawyer Carrao was counsel in the suit
of l.. Catiero against q. Gratini to re-
cover $40 upon note.
Max Klein was the opposing attorney.
The two lawyers became excited, and
used rough language. Judge Neu raped
for order, but Carrao refused to stop
talking and was fined. Carrao was seen
at his office shortly afterwards, and
said: There is nothing to he done. ! did
not like Justice Neus rulings, and told
him so.'
The evening world., 1894-05-15
JEALOUS OF THE WAITRESS,
Hubby Promisen to Discharge Her
and the Complaint Is Dismissed.

Mrs. Celia Greenberg was a COM
painant to-day in Essex Market Police
Court aginst her husband, Herman,
who, she says, hit her on the head with
n plate.
Justice Koch found out that the trou-
BILE was all about pretty waitress en-
ployed in Mr.. Greenberg's restaurant,
at 26 st. Marks place, of whom Mrs
Greenberg was jealous. Greenberg said
he would discharge the girland his wife
thereupon withdrew her complaint, and
the magistrate dismissed the case.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE.
A Fable which Concerns BiE and
Little Thieves.
(From Texas Siftlngs.

(From Texas siftngs)
A swallow flew down and plucked a
small piece of wool from the back OF
sheep. The sheep was very indignant
and denounced the swallow in scathing
terms.
"Why do you make such fuss?"
asked the swallow You never say
anything when the shepherd takes all
the wool you have on your back?''
That's u different thing entirely" re-
piled the sheep; III you knew how to
take any wool without hurting me as
the shepherd does, l would not object
This fable is merely intended to ex-
plain why millions can be stolen with
tmpunity, while the theft of q pair OF
boots or loaf OF bread Is punished with
such severity.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
HOPE MEETS A BURGLAR.
4 Had Revolver in His Hand,
4, but the Man Got Away.


HAYWOOD n. j.. May 1b.-John
De, a wealthy retired merchant Of
r. York, who has a Summer residence
his place, had rather an exciting ex-
fence last night with burglar in his
fse.
'fter Mr.. Hope had retired he heard 4
Sc in the lower part Of his house. He
u np and, taking revolver in his
md, started to go down stairs.
te had only reached the head of the
1rs when he met man on his way
stairs. Hope asked the man what he
nted. The man cautioned Mr. Hope
Keep quiet, and made rush for him,
4 stumbled and rolled to the bottom Of
g stairs.
he man quickly jumped up and ran
OF the front door, and when Mr..
pe reached the door he had disap-
lred in the darkness.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
CHARGES MISMANAGEMENT.
TrcRdwcIrs Accusations Must he
Answered in Five Days.

Justice Barrett, In the Supreme Court.
has given Hugh r. Gardner. Nice-p:esi-
dent, and Henry C. Davis, a director OF
the Consolidated Electric Light Com
pany, five days to answer to the suit of
Samuel l.. Treadwell, also a director Of
the Company
Mr.. Treadwcll charges that the de-
PENDANTS have mismanaged the affairs
OF the Company and have Illegally
transferred sej0O00 Of the Company's
stock
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Trial of Alleged Rioters.

The trial Of Nicolo Banco and Ninconzo Lorenzo,
two Italian laborers, charged with assaultng four
policemen during n riot in Little Italy on March
Is last, was resumed before Judge Cowing in Part
III. General Sessions this morning Rebuttal evi-
denre was produced by the defense and number
Of witnesses testified TO the character Of the de-
frhdhnlk
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Us Hoffman Grabbed III. watch.

- et'sman, Of 20 Forsyth street. made a
81 VI grand larceny against Isaac Hoffman,
F'S,one years old, Of 1852 Forsyth street. In
market Court to-day. seligman says that
|, a., approached him last night and asked him
L. ~. ~. II was, and that when he took out his
Il human seized It and ran away When ar.
f,unT hpAr later the stolen property was
'uH' IN h,s possession
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Annual Church Convention.

ORANGE. N. j., May lJ-Ths annual conven-
tlon OF the Episcopal Diocese OF Newark, opened
this morning In Grace Church, and will continue
Tomorrow. The diocese embraces the counties
OF Essex. Hudson. Morris. Bergen. Warren, sus-
Union couuiy.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
TO COMPROMISE FOR $4,000.
widow Rudd, IA Minor" Gets DAM
nEes from the jersey Central.

Judge Lacombe, in the United States
Circuit Court. to-day, issued an order
permitting j. Elicit Hodgskin, as guard
ian for Sophie G. Rudd, to compromise
n suit against the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey, for S. 900
Miss Rudd was injured in an accident
at Greenville, n. j., in December, 1892.
She sued, as a minor, for $4,000. The
road has agreed to compromise for
5000. Miss Rudd is described in the
morning papers as "a minor, twenty
years of age, and a widow"
The evening world., 1894-05-15
society Jcaiousies.
From Texas siitingsl


You needn't put on no airs YOU yais
ler-faced piece. We keeps cow, and
has got pew in de Blue Light Taber-
nacle, besides" We're the words OF Miss
Matilda SNOWFALL. who Is as black as
night, to a saddle-colored friend.
II don't keer ef we hadn't got 4 COW.
We keeps u goat, and my nudder 10
gwine to hab carbuncle on de back oh
her neck" waS the crushing reDlx.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
&. J. ViIau md Co. Assiun.

CasImir J. Nlau and John F.. Hasler who
compose tho arm Of e. J. NIlau Co. interior
decorators and carpets at so7 Broadway this city.
and at 3Sj Westminster street, Providence, n |.
mad" assignment to-day Tor the beneht ot
creditors, TO John NJ. Klrsch
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Anniversary of Capt. nrooks.

Capt Nicholas Brooks. Of the East one Hundred
and Twenty sixth street police station to-day cc!e
hrated tho twenty seventh anniversary Of his
connection with the force. Capt Brooks became
a roundsman March 27, 1879, sergeant in Noyem-
Der. 1873, and captain June 80. 1857
The evening world., 1894-05-15
A Mitigating Circumstance.
tFrom Texas sIitingsJ

from Texas s!ftngs)
Little Benny--Mamma, please let me
hold the baby for u minute.
Mother-I am afraid, Benny, you
Little Benny-Well, II she does fall
she can't fall very far.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
A Doubtful Compliment.

(From Texas sitings)
Mcscribbler--How did you like my last
book OF poemsH
Miss Birdie McGinnls-I laid II aside
with great pleasure.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Robbed IL Man from Maine.

l"ao' l Murphy of 22s Houston street. was
Jefferson Market Court to-day on a
,ooolng Il, r. Hamilton. OF Bangor
[dav Hamilton arrived on a Sound steamer
Ly thl hnl was walking up West street when
~ of hr MN nm TO the ground and tore on
The evening world., 1894-05-15
BROKER CLARENDON FAILS.
Announced Ht the Consolidated
Exchange To-Day.

The failure OF Broker Geo. T. Clarendon
was announced at the Consolidated EX-
change this morning. The liabilities are
very small
The evening world., 1894-05-15
To Contest Annexntion.

CONEY ISLAND, May A mas meeting will
he held tonight 20 arrange TO take steps To con
test the onsiitutionaliy Of the Annexation act
The evening world., 1894-05-15
'rimony Saved Him from jail.

S"'s "aiiaEh, Of 2l3 stngg street. Brooklyn,
I'''""rsei In the Gates Avenue Police Court
W. d" he agreed to marry Ida Reef, OF 2aS
| IN" "remuG o, on whose charge he was arrest
&ok .olpie left the courtroom arm In arm
Y'A TOT priest
The evening world., 1894-05-15
The Penalty.

lFrom Lie
The Young Doctor-Just think; six OF
my patients recovered this week.
The Old Doctor-Its your own fault,
my boy. You spend too much time at
tine club.
The evening world., 1894-05-15
Mining stocks.

The following are the closing quota.
ions OF mining stocks at the Consoli-
dated Exchange to day:
Bid Asked hid Auksd
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-13

men go about it. Neither is it sickly,
maudlin nor sentimental for him to
show it. but even if it were all these
and more, what of it9 Who has a prior
claim to a husbands love, and who a
right to know it, What is il til It men
do for their wives that is at all an
equivalent for what wives do for their
husbands3 Provide for them9 That's
a duty and nothing more. In some
things it is we'll that we should go a
little farther than the duty line. The
more husbands remain lovers the bet
ter it will be for the wives of our land.
1t is the expressed love of a husband
that makes a wife radiantly happy,
and nothing else al take it's place.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-13
CARE IN

AS diphtheri4 is So very serious a
disease, whenever a child seems Ian
guild and miserable, fretful and de-
pressed, without apparent cause, ex-
anime the throat carefully, writes
Elizabeth Robinson Scovil in a very
valuable article on Care in Infectious
Diseases in the February Ladies
Home Journal. II it is swollen and
covered with patches Of gray mem
brane, looking like slate pencil dust,
send for the doctor. It is always safest
to have medical advice when the troat
is affected.
Until the doctor comes keep the child
in bed. If the throat is painful procure
a lump of lime, pour cold water upon
it; when the effervescence subsidies
strain of the,clear water and apply 1t
to the throat with a brush or swab. If
the child is old enough the throat can
be gargled with the lime water. In,
haliDg the steam from a pitcher Of boil
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-13
POINTS FOR TRAINED NURSES.

At the training schools for nurses no
applicants are accepted who are under
twenty-one years of age or over thirty
five; twenty-f five is the preferred age.
When application is made by letter it
must be addressed 10 the superintend.
ent of she school. In reply she will
receive a circular stating a personal
interview is desirable. If that is i'm
possible the applicant should write
again, saying so and asking for an
application blank. This blank must
be filled out in the applicants own
handwriting and returned to the super
intendent, together with q physicians
certificate of health, a letter from a
clergyman and the address of three
woman, not relatives, who have known
the applicant for several years. These
applications are filed, and when a
vacancy occurs the most desirable ap-
plicant is selected by the president,
and is taken for a month on trial.
During this month of probation, she
will, at almost all the training schools,
receive her board and lodging, At the
end of the month she may be accepted
or rejected as a pupil nurse, and the de-
cision is fnal.-February Ladies' Home
.TOuTnnL
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-13
THE FIRST QUESTIONING HEAVEN

God fills the earth and the heavens
with grandmOthers; we must some day
90 UP and thank these dear old souls,
writes the Rev. T. De Witt Talmage in
the February Ladies' Home Journal.
Surely, God will let us go up and tell
them Of the results of their influence.
Among our first questions in Heaven
will be, where is grandmother
They will point her out, for we would
hardly know her even if we had seen
her on earth, 80 bent over with years
once, and now 80 straight, SO dim of
eye through the binding of earthly
tears, and now her eye as clear as
Heaven, so full of aches and pains
once, and now SO agile with celestial
health, the wrinkles blooming into
carnation roses, and her step like the
roe on the mountains. Yes, I must see
her, my grandmother on my fathers
side, Mary Mccoy, descendant of the
Scotch. When 1 first spoke to an audi
ence in Glasgow, Scotland, and felt
somewhat diffident, being a stranger,
I began by telling them my grand
mother was a Scotch woman, and there
went up a shout Of welcome which
made me feel as easy as 1 do here sit
ing in my chair writing for the Jour-
nal. You must see those women of the
early nineteenth century and the
eighteenth century, the answer OF
whose prayers is in your welfare to-
day.
God bless all the aged women up and
down the Iandl Morning, noon and
night let lis thank God for our mothers
and grandmOthers.