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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
SENATOR JONES HERE.
The Ex-RepubIicRn Senator'S md
Wight at the Aston House.

United States Senator John p. Jones.
OF Nevada. arrived In this city ,yester-
day from Washington. and went to the
Astor House.
He retired at about 10 o'clock last
night. leaving word that he did not want
to be disturbed until 1880 to-day. Later
he sent down message that he should
not be called until II E'clok Al tina,
up his card and the messenger returned
with the statement that the Senator
had had bad night and could not be
The Senator did not complain OF being
III last night and II is not known that
he sent, for medical aid, 40 that 1t is
NJ The scna sS' n Dol, i from he Repubi
can party after twenty.one years of
service for that party. in the, United
States Senate, brings him under, con,
this morning his letter OF withdrawal
from the party written to the Chair
man Of the Nevada state Central Com
he was still sound on the policy of pro
lection, but could not longer identity
himself with the party because OF It's
| yer. He was against the Democratic
party for the same reason. While he
does not say So II Is taken for granted
and so published that he will affiliate
with the Populists in his State and In
Senator Jones came downstairs about
noon. and talked very freely with an
| Evening World" reporter.
He said that his letter would be ut
terly without effect in his State, as ali
| his people thought as he did He would
not say that ne would meet in the coun-
! ellis OF the Populst party. but would be
with that party, which supported his
views on silver and general financial
reform
| Asked with what curcus he would
meet in the Sena.e, he said that he had
! never had much to do with programmes.
Hereafter" he said, Il shall do as
| | ---- please"
TIE Senator looked aged but strong,
and said that he had only had an attack
OF nervousness through the night that
! did to-day.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
A TEN-YEAR-OLD IN COURT.
Films Father Hired Grocer'a
Clerk to Accuse Him of Theft.

Michael Finn, ten years old, OF 1926
Fulton street, Brooklyn. has the honor
Of being the youngest person accused OF
crime that has ever appeared In the
Gates Avenue Police Court. This MORN
ing he stood at the bar accused by
Thomas Nash, grocer's clerk, Of 1886
Fulton street, with attempted burglary.
Nash says that at . O'Clock yesterday
morning he saw Finn trying to open
the shutters of the store. He caught him
after long chase and took him to the
police station.
The mother OF Michael asserted in
court this morning that the boys father
had given Nash money to secure the
conviction of his son In order that he
might lie relieved of the necessity of sup
porting him. This Nash frankly admit
ted to the Court.
Michael explained his presence near
the store by stating that he had left his
shoes in the alleyway in order that he
might go to sclool yesterday against
Ills fathers wishes. The father wanted
" The court held the boy for trial and
paroled him in his mothers custody.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
NO COMPROMISE.
The striking Carpenters Insist that
"Lumpinp'' Must Cease.

The union carpenters continued their
battle to-day against the dumping"
system of taking and performing con-
tracts and also against prison made
building materials.
More strikes were ordered to-day by
the delegates appointed for that purpose
by the carpenters unions. and the strik-
ers gathered in such large numbers at
Progress Hall. S5 Third avenue. that
many were compelled to remain on the
sidewalk
Delegate Frank Schutze, of the
Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners.
Was on hand with list of the strikers
and the jobs they were employed upon.
William Coombs, secretary and gen
eral manager of the strike, called the
men to order, and 1t was ascertained
that 1000 men were out on the numerous
buildings visited by the delegates yes
terdaN.
\ committee OF eighteen was appoint
conducting the strike, and they were in
struCted to picket all the jobs and re-
port any new men who might be en-
gagged by the sub-contractors. or
other jobs will he struck before night
fail, and it was said at Progress Hall
that fully 1900 carpenters and joiners
would he ON strike against the lump
ing system before the close of this week.
The Board OF Delegates of the build
ing trades, who meet at l39 East Fifty
nlntn street, were tNItNNtN W tdke some
action In support OF the strikers by
| ordering out union men OF other trades
| on jobs where tho sub-contractors re-
| fuse to come to the union carpenters
| terms.
II was rumored that he bosses and
| owners of buildings affected by the
| strike were DESTROYS of meeting COM
mittee of the unions, With view TO a
| settlement. but the delegates OF the
l carpenters unions declared that nothing
| short of an unconditional surrender
/ Nrn ha RnnGiHnTBns a
was directed against the dumping
| system. which must be abolished be-
| fore the men will return TO work.
| II was announced at Progress Han
| this afternoon that any owners OF build
| ings who desired to so on with their
work. and would do so IN the regular
way. and not under the Jumping" plan
| where strike had occurred by con-
sulting the Strike Committee, but under
no circumstances would any compromise
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
Nominations fov Congress.

The 'DlluNsns nominations TOR Congress have
been made a. " Bailey, Incumbent, T,Sar.
~ Congressman william T.. Ha,ats Onto: John
h'll ,olnrAd" rtm,uNc1 nrst BY Populisu and
h'w Minnc,ota rNomas lynch In umbrNt
" on'in hers," q snovsr Michigan In
mated from the Ftrs' pl,Jlct o W UndsrSoSd
fIom The Ninlh Distrtri. Niliam " Dtnson in
IN the Fourth District Joe whselsr IN IN,
EtSh'h pistrit; J. 4. Stsllinss In tAe seronl
District =. Cobb In the Fifh District
George r. Harrison in thu Third DistrIr, la
South Carolina nominations have been made as
follows; First District. William Elliott: Second
District, ", }. Talbsrt. incumbent: Third Dis,
uict e Latimer, Incumbent; Fourth his.
:. strait incumbent Sixth District. John l.
M.Laurin IN, AMBIENT Seventh District. Or, j.
William stokes The Republicans Of the sxth
Maryland District to-day nominated GSorgs L.
wellington. Of Cumberland.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
HANGED FROM HIS BED.
Gottlob Meyer Committed Suicide In
His Home.

Gottlob Meyer, thirty years old, of 1866
First avenue. committed suicide at 9.tJ
O'Clock this morning at his home. by
hanging himself from the headboard of
his bed.
Meyer was a fresco painter He had
tied large napkin around his neck
and fastened the ends of the napkin to
the head of the bedstead. and evidently
died of slow strangulatiOn.
Meyer was manager f)r Mrs. George
Miller, who has fresco-panting cS-
Establishment at tifty-siXth street and
Second avenue. When Meyer failed To
appear at the store this morning Mrs
Mlller's boy went to Meyers home
where he found the door of his room
locked. Looking over tn" tranSom. the
boy saw Meyers body hanging from the
bcdpost.
Meyer had the fun responsibility Of the
business resting on him. and his friends
think that overworE upset his reason
In his pocket was found ticket which
was to bring his sister Louisa from Ger
many.
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be made with Jumpers or their agents.
The strikers will meet tonight in Pro-
gress Hall and listen to reports OF Inc
delegates and the Strike Committee.
Sloape & Moller sub-contracto say
ing that they wanted TO employ trim
mers on n job at Fifty-fourth street
Sas referred aT te the meeting Sp tonight
Carpenters employed on buildings In
the following localities are on strike:
Eighty.nrst street. near Third avenue: Ninety.
mn street. between second and Third avenues;
Eighty. ninth street, between Second and Third
avenues; Eighty. frh street between Second and
Third avenues; Eishtieth street. hetNeen second
and Third avenues; SlIty-seventh street near Sec
md venue: Sixty second street. between Third
i Lexington avenues; Fifty-fourth street, near
nue.. THIRD avenue. between rty.tourth and
Thirty.hfth streets; four houses In SsSenty-sev-
enth street. between Madison aud Lexington ave.
nues Eighty-hfh street between Second and
third avenues; one Hundred and Fourth street.
npat Third avenue One Hundred and sixth
street between Second and Third avenues; three
houses ~ Dne Hundred and EEhtecnth street.
nesr Thitl avenue. One hundred and Ninth street.
betwecn second and Third avenues: one Hundred
inston avenues; On" Hundred and Teentv-fourth
street. between Second and Third avenues; one
terdam a,srue and the Western Boulevard; one
Hundred aud Twentieth street and Fifth avenue;
one H"ndred and f!fth street and West End
svenu,, ono Hundred and First. one Hundred
and Second and ono Hundred and Third streets,
between columbus and Amsterdam avenues: one
Hundred and Third and one Hundred and Fourth
streets. near riverside Drive; Sinety-ci
street. between Eighth and Columbus avenues:
Ninety frSt street. near Central Park West: Ave
buildings IN EightN.n'nth street near Central
Park West and Riverside Drive: Eighty eighth
street and Riverside Drive: Eighty. NTH street
and Amse rdam avenue; Eighty first street, he
tween columbus and Amsterdam avenues: Eigh-
Il tn street. near columbus avenue; Seyenty-ninth
street. near Amsterdam avenue; Eighty-eighth
street and Ninety.t third street near Central Park
West; Seventy eighth street, near the Boulevard;
SiStv-eighth street near Eighth avenue. and
Thirtieth street, between Seventh and Eihgth
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
DEATH AND FIRE
FROM THE Gas.
Anton HirSChOrn Found AS
phyziated in Bed and His
Room in Flames.
ONE Gas JET WAS LIGHTED.
Another Was Wide Open, and
this Caused the Subsc-
quent Blaze
WAS 1T ACCIDENT OR DESIGN 2
Reasons for Believing that the
Dead Man Chose a Novel
Way to Die.
ONE Gas JET WAS LIGHTED.
WAS 1T ACCIDENT OR DESIGN 2

,,,u,, e,,v ,e,r. ola was
anton r,rscno'n' my 80.
inp.bouse. IA West One Hundred and
m o.o,ooL ,bts
T"enty-nlth street al 1.oV
morning. having been sunocated by IN
.,.s -, 70 80 so, % th,r,,
although there Is soihe rehsoi w '"ii'N
that his death was accidental, yet the
police and the friends of the dead man
oeneVe ne committen su'c'ue' 81,
The house in which IIrschorn died
In a fashionable boarding house, kept by
,,'', ,,e,,a 49,. 49,,
isabel Woehr, VINO occupies t"o 'ioM"
stone front buildings. Il and IA West
One uundred and Twenty-ffth street.
oe i'"'' e. "',u
Yesterday he hired me rear room on
the top floor of No. "A. His wife and
tn,o chiidre, staved with her father
ssu,raI We ~ oota Eifth aven,le
es t1ir wise, Oh ,ViS lie roon, at 8 IN
last evening. Nothing out Of the way
the 6oasders This I'M. morning Ing a at 40
q I room in No. L. Vas awakened by a
~, snle d oil s az as,' shnoting ovar
sot up anu saw Ilahes snoo,,s 'Nei
us Sh. are,,sad a NJ Wnebr Who AZ ,nce
Wens out ana rang an aIsF'p h or r ths
Hen ~ dtIi rsnhsrI .'e rnor, Which was
uoor OF h,rs s .ouru ILL, Tn,'m S Maa
I9ckeu, anu i1ulu MN WI h9 uHI &C.
comes on ying on the peu' his iee'
"eIg .nsnsns ~, ,ne so r,,,,-
al tne ,, III .me r",,sc, nun, ,ri
pe.ins auo1t io.y' WI ito,Sa,,, gu nI
,,,,a UTE ,ne LIT ,'sad b, H. az
as ju,cKy ~ ,h ny ro 1T u, Mnen
orrs Seath Vi '"e manner Vi
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ronn, ~. ono useJ Tor iinninatipg
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
BYCK BROS OPENING.
An Entire New stock In Their Full
ton street store.

Paul j. Byck and his brother, Max
Byck. will celebrate another red-letter
day in their history tomorrow.
Six years ago they began in the cloth
ing business In a small way In Harlem
Ry dint OF industry and careful attcn-
ton to the interests of their patrons
they steadily increased the scope Of their
business. Two years ago they opened a
second establishment la the new Fulton
Building, on the southwest corner of
Nassau and Fulton streets. Byck Bros.
have prospered and now they have added
s,UOJ square feet OF moor 10 their estab-
l.snment and rhree, new apartments,
gentlemen's furnishing goods, hats and
Shoes. The opening will occur to-mor-
row,
This 10 the mark OF a nerited prosper
ity which may be aecribed TO Byck
Bros. own peculiar styles and popular
disposed OF all the old Fall and Winter
goods. apd tomorrow wiz open an entire
clothing, headgear. furnishing goods and
footwear at Fulton and Nassau streets.'.'
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
EXONERATED THE YOUTH.
otto NnGle's Companion Was Tn
consciously n Burglar.

The danger of being found in bad
company was illustrated this morning
in the Adams Street Police Court,
Brooklyn, when Edward McCaffrey,
aged nineteen, who lives in wyckoff
avenue, was acquitted of a charge OF
burglary, and Otto Maggie, thirty-four,
OF 81 Perry street, New York, his com-
panion, was held for the Grand Jury.
Several nights ago Policeman Yunker,
of the Adams street station, saw the
men driving wagonload of goods along
Willoughby street, and he stopped them.
They did not explain where they got
the load until they reached the station
house, when Nagle confessed that he
had stolen the stun from Joseph Rup-
pert's carriage builders supply store
at Willoughby and Duffield streets.
In court to-day Nagle pleaded guilty
and exonerated McCaffrey from all conn
plcity in the robbery. He said that
they had formerly worked in the same
shop on the night of the theft, he
said he had asked McCaffrey to drive q
wagon for him, telling him that he had
bought a load of goods. MoCaffrey ac-
companied him to the store and re-
mained outside in charge of the horse
while he carried out the goods.
McCaffrey denied that he had any.
knowledge that the goods had been
Was taken back to Raymond Street
Jail and Mccartney was discharged.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
To Wage War by Kindness.

IVY AtsnClattu ttesS'J
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. The steam
ship Eelgic arrived from Hong Kong
AMI Yokohama, via Honolulu. bringing
adv.ces from Yokohama to Aug. 10. and
from Hong Kong to Aug. |. chiefly re-
lating to events the details OF which
have already been published
In the Hong Kong budget Is included
however. the story that the japanese are
considering a unique idea regarding the
disposal of Chinese prisoners.
The Chinese already captured appear
to be pleased at having been made pris-
oners. as they receive better treatment
than they are accustomed to when at
large in their own country 1t Is pro-
posed to send these prisoners back to
China, where they will not fail to speak
in hieh terms of the treatment they re-
ceived while in Japan, and those who
hear of this would be SO DESTROYS of
experiencing the same treatment that
they would not fight with any ardor
when they encountered the Japanese
troops. but would lay down their arms
and run to the japanese as self-sur-
rendered prisoners.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
'JlPs FLEEING FROM CHINA.
Surrender of Prisoners by Amer
loan Consul Causes a Panic.
Two Captives Accused as Spies Are
to Be Executed.
INV Associated pressO

SHANGHAI, Sept. 5.-The recent
surrender to the Taotai, outside the
settlement limits. by the American
Consul. of two japanese. who were re-
Gently arrested, accused of being spies,
has created panic among the Japan
ese in this country. The Japs believed
themselves safe under the protec-
ton OF the United States, and their
alarm is increased in view of the re-
ports that their two countrymen. now
in the hands of the Taotai, are to be
Immediately executed.
All the japanese in this city, number
ing about 100. are making preparations
to leave China at the earliest moment
possible.
The Yokohama Specie Bank branch
here Is transferring its business to the
Compton d'Escompte, during the war
A junk which was passing through a
forbidden channel has been blown up
by torpedo.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
RAN WITH HIS PLUMBER.
A Former Employee Accused ot
Robbing His Int Comrades.

Policeman Mas, OF the Church street
station. early this morning saw Gustav
Miller, of ia Spring street, leaving the
hallway adjoining the bakery of Fritz
Blau, at 40 Greenwich street. Under
his arm he carried bundle.
When he saw the policeman he ran
back into the hallway and to the roof,
where he was caught. He dropped the
bundle. which contained a coat and pair
of trousers belonging to two of the
bakers.
but was discharged recently The door
leading to the bakers sleeping apart
ments was found to have been pried
open.
Judge Grady IN the Tombs Police Court
this morning held Miller for eXamina-
ton.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
SOLD BICYCLES CHEAPLY.
Vow whites Creditors Mourn His
Departure and bring Suits.
tspeclal to The Evening worldD

special to The Evening World)
TRENTON, n. j.. Sept. b.-Howard NJ.
White, proprietor Of one of the oldest
and leading bicycle stores In this city
and well known in cycling circles
throughout the State, has left town and
his place of business Is in charge of
officers.
Whites father-in-law, Capt. e. G.
Stahl. has levied an attachment on the
goods in the store. Whites debts are
heavy. 4 Western bicycle firm began
suit for 200 a few days ago, and sew
eral more firms have arranged to sue
him.
1t Is said, and disposed OF the wheels In
his charge at very low figure. Now
there is but little left TO satisfy the
5000 chattel mortgage held by his
fatherin-lay,
Whites wife is a sister to Rose Stahl.
wife of +. II. Sullivan. the actor. Di-
vorce proceedings are said to be about
to begin.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
AGED WOMAN THIEF.
Carrie Reese, ~ Years old. Sem
fenced TO Auburn Prison

Carrie Reese, the aged thief who has
many aliases and who was arrested on
Aug. IS for robbing M.s. Katherine kor-
naghan, OF "a Sixth avenue. of clothing
and jeweiry valued 1t $3.50 pleaded
guilty before Recorder Smyrh in Part
l. of the General Sessions this morning
She was sentenced to two and a lr.If
years in Auburn Prison.
Carrie Reese Is scvcnty-tWu years old
and has long criminal record She usu-
ally engages herself as a dom stIc in the
house and then, after learning the habits
OF the household. uses her know ledge la
the great loss of her employers.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
POLITICS AND MURDER.
Wilson supporter KILLED In n Fight
with Camden Wen In Virginia.

WAYNE, W. Va, Sept, Murder was
the result OF a political meeting here
last night. one man was killed and
three others seriously wounded.
EN-Gov. Wilson, Democratic candidate
for the United states Senate to succeed
Senator Camden. made speech, and
after he had finished United States Mar
shall NinSon, who IL strong Camden
man, attempted TO address the crowd.
There was hoo;ing and calling, and one
of Wilson'S deputies drew "A revolver
and fired The firing then became gem
eral three OF the deputies joining in II,
and it is charged that Ninson also fired
several shots.
Nins0n and his men jumped on their
horses and Ned. William friZZell. one of
the Wilson supporters, was the man who
was killed. He WAS shot through the
stomach and died this morning.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
TALKING ON APPORTIONMENT.
Debate ON the New scheme Com
tinued Mt Albany To-Day.

ALBANY Sept There We're the
usual number of excuses presented this
morning for absence from the Constitu-
floral Convention. and then Mr.. Lincoln
continued his remarks On apportion-
m.nt. begun last night and basing his
Views in favor Of the measure upon the
reservation. He did not believe that
with los members OF Assembly the neg.
lcCted counties ,uull get representa-
tlun Of proper size
Other delcgatss joined in the discus
sion, which Is to 20 on until Friday
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
WOLF SEIGEL'S WHISPERS.
They Have Grown Naturalization
In His Case Reserved.

Wolf Seigels noted whiskeys worried
Judge McAdam, in the Superior Court.
to-day. His whishers are well-known.
He was expelled from the Society Chevra
Swat Anshi, Poland because he trimmed
them. It's violation OF the Society's
rule to trim ones whiskers.
He has allowed the whiskers to grow
again and seeks a writ of mandamus to
compel tle Society to reinstate him.
Judge McAdam reserved decision.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
CABLE NOT CONNECTED.
Hole Through the Dock Flooring
Was Too Small.

Dificulty was experienced to-day by
the white uniformed mariners who are
engaged in making the shore connec-
tons OF the new Commercial cable,
which extends from Coney Island to
Pier A. A hole had been made through
the heavy flooring and sleepers of the
dock to the centre of the structure
through which It was intended the big
cable should pass, but the hole was
making the connection was thus de-
layed.
A large crowd OF men gathered at the
pier to witness the work.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
BISMARCK NOT A DYING MAN.
DIR. SchweninGer's Visit Was to the
ConvaIescent Princess.
(By Associated Press. }

(By Associated Press)
BERLIN, Sept. "a despatch received
her this morning from the representative
IF the Associated Press at Narzin, the
Summer residence of Prince Bismarck,
says that there is absolutely no founda-
ton for the story that DR.. Schweninger
had been summoned to Varzin. owing to
the alarming condition of Bismarck $
health, and that the ex-Chancellor vas
in danger of collapse II the health Of his
wife did not improve.
Prince Bismarck Is no longer In any
way disturbed by the condition of his
wife, the Princess being 50 much i'm
proved In health that she Is able to ride
out daily in an open carriage.
The visit of DR.. Schweninger to Varz n
had no meaning except that he desired
to assure himself of the complete con-
valescence of Princess Bismarck.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-05
"VAMPS" AT THE HIGHLANDS.
Veteran New York Firemen Cclc-
brnte with an Outing.

TSptVIhT 10 TIC Evening WorTu.J
HIGHLANDS OF NAVESlNK, n. j..
Sept .5.-The Veteran Firemens Asso-
citation of New York, had a pleasant
excursion here to-day in commemora-
ton of their trip to California, seven
teen years ago. At the East View Ho-
tel they enjoyed a Rhode Island clam
bake.
G.. W. Anderson, President. and other
officers of the Association. and a dozen
of the old foremen of the Volunteer De-
partment. were present.. with thir fami-
lis Frederick Ridabock, a resident here,
foreman OF old Il Hook and Ladder,
acted as host, and received the guests
on the hotel lawn.
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CONNELL SUIT OFF.
No Answer when the Motion for
AIimOny Came IN.

The suit of Mrs. Anna Maria Mar
schall-Connell against J. Harvey Con-
nell was stricken off the calender of
the Supreme Court this morning by
order OF Justice O'Brien. There was no
answer by either party to the suit
when the case was called. The action
was for alimony and counsel fees pend
ing the trial OF the suit by the husband
j. Harvey Council. who wanted the
marriage annulled. he alleging that 1t
was procured by fraud.
The marriage, as has been printed In
THE Evening World" resulted from
Mr.. Council answering a personal signed
"Lovesick," which had been published
by the woman.
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Maggie Murphy, twenty-scyen Scary old. Of lge.
Myrtle avenue brooklyn this mnrnluF made
charges Of abandonment against her husband
Michael, in the Gates Avenue Police conn.
Michael said that he Ma married On no a,
President Cle' Gland vas fret rIerIed tyt hi,
luck vas not that ~ the President and l.. ~.
has been unhappy inrc m" da, II the w;Iltnr
He claims that he Was oGliE.l 10 break ma H.
home because Of his Wife, iI'1Eultipu '.r an,ti,rr
man. Justice Quiglsy adjourned the ease, flr ono