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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30
GEoRGE W. yANDERBILT's PAINS.
Old Newport FavorIts- for His ConseryA-
tory at AsheyiIIe.

George Washington Vanderbilt gave a finish
ing touch to his big estate near Asheville. y. C..
last week by fitting out a conservatory in his
North Carolina mansion with some Of the la
palms under cultivation in this country. The
palms were purchased for Mr.. Vanderbilt by his
gardener from J. NJ. HOdgson, the Newport
florist, and were shipped in IA special freight car
from Newport for Asheyille. on Tuesday. For
fifteen years most of the palms bought by Mr..
Vanderbilt have taken a cOnspicuous place in the
events Of summer social life at Newport. 1.-THE
hall given by Mrs. Willing OF Philadelphia, the
mother Of Mrs. John Jacob Astor. two seasons
ago, the palms were formed into a grove tower
ing high over the heads OF the guests and max
ing a tropical garden the like Of which had
Vanderbilt frequently made use OF some uf the
giant palms, and they enhanced the attractive
ness or many "A dance at the Newport Casino,
They were last used At the ball given by two
French noblemen a few weeks ago.
The statements that one OF the palms weighed
two tons, aud that the whole lot cost Mr.. Van
derbilt $4,000, are far from being correct. The
purchase included twenty-four palms and tree
ferns. the value Of which was 81 500. The
palms averaged fifteen feet in height and 300
pounds in weight. The collection includes IN.
teen tree ferns, which MIR. HOdgsOn imported
from Australia years ago. The long dark green
leaves OF the finest specimens reach twenty feet
into the air. The others are sagO palms Of
leaves OF which are made into palm-leaf fans.
leaves OF one plant OF the latter variety
measure nearly hYe feet In diameter. Mr.. Van
derbnt has tTansplAnted several immense pal
metto palms from South Carolina. and when he
has finished his palm collecting the young bach
elor millionaire will doubtless be able TO boast
the United States.
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AT Embroidery DEBT.

We offer for inspection the largest line Of
novelties ever exhibited in Decorative silks,
Silkembroidered Lambrvquins, Embroid-
cred Linen Scarfs, Centre Pieces, Tray
Covers, Mats, &c.
Also a complete assortment of Stamped
Linens for ~IIOniton braid york THE most
popular article for embroidering1.
Fine Habutai Silk I~.ambrequins. gold
applique embroidery, hand knotted silk
fringe, all %colors, 81. 10 each; value s29s
Habutai silk Scarfs, richly embroidered,
go inches wide, 80 inches long. 81. 0S
each worth $500.
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STATEN ISLAND FERRY SOLD.
Howard Carroll Buys the Franchise for =
Term of Ten Years.

Comptroller Fitch sold yesterday the fran
chise Of the Staten Island Ferry for a term OF
ten years from June /. 1894. to Howard Carroll,
the representative Of John IL. Starin, who out
bid the Staten Island Rapid Transit Company,
the present lessee. Mr.. Carroll bid So per cent.
OF the gross receipts, while Superintendent Gan
non Of the Staten Island Rapid Transit Company
bid only 5as per cent. The sale OF the Bay Ridge
Ferry was postponed until Oct. 8. AS there is
still an Injunction pending prohibiting 1t.
There was an air OF uncasiness around the
Comptroller's ONCE. Comptroller Fitch was ex-
pecting TO be served with an Injunction re-
straininR him from going on with the sale, but
none arrived. Deputy Comptroller Storrs read
the terms of sale. The conditions were that the
highest bidder would be required to pay the
auCtioneers' fee and TO deposit with the Comp.
iIs'i'G bid, % which, w SeaSi be be e s@t s%0S ON the he
rent of the first quarter, The minimum
receipts. and the total yearly rental must not be
less than $4,000, The yearly rental for wharf
$4,000. The lease also contains a covenant
providing for the. purchase by any bidder other
sshat t doo present Te lessee o. the whart pr0perty at
coed those now charged, and the number Of
trips must not be lessened.
When the terms OF sale were read. Mr.. Car
roll asked whether the purchaser was Obliged To
run the boatst 10 any other point on Staten Island
than that at which the boats now land. The
Comptroller said he could only stand by the adj
vertisement. which did not mention any partic-
ular place.
Auctioneer Peter F. Meyer then asked for bids.
Frank :. Cannon bid the upset price. 3 per
cent. Mr.. Carroll bid 5l. Mr.. Cannon hest
and Mr.. Carroll said 5Is. Mr.. Cannon walked
up and down the room with. his hands In his
packets. Mr.. Carroll stood with his arms
folded.
Let him have H." said Mr.. Cannon.
The sale of this franchise has been blocked
since May, 1909. by injunctious. Although the
terms of sale plainly state that the new pur-
chaser must nay TO the Staten Island Rapid
Transit Company $4,000 for wharf properly,
Mr.. Carroll said that lie did not understand this
10 be the case: There may bs n controversy on
this point. The terms OF sale do not compel Mr..
Starin to buy the boats.
The Comptroller thinks he will be able to sell
the Bay Ridge Ferry franchise on Oct, 4.
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Lace NeckWear.

The largest assortment Of Lace and Silk
Neckwear ever placed on sale, forming a
most beautiful collection of Collarettes in
Lace, Chiffon, and Velvet; lace and Chit
fon Capes, Lace and Ribbon Berthas, Col
lar and Belt sets of Velvet.
All-silk Black Point Venise Collars, from
$4.OS Ia $10.OS each.
Ecru Point Nenise Collars, IL inches
deep, SI.0s each; worth $500.
Embossed Silk Rosette Collars, all colors,
Soc. each.
Ribbon and Chiffon Collars, In bluet,
c~erise, and other shades, 81. % each.
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COL. SCOTS PORTRAIT.
Artist Gerhard says the Master Piumbsrs
SIN Owe Him sAOO for Painting u.

Artist Gerhard says the Master Plumbers
sim Owe Him s+OO for Painting u.
Mr.. George Gerhard of ll9 East Ninety second
street. is about to bring an action against 4
committee OF the Master Plumbers Association
TO recover $500 which, he says. is due on an oil
portrait of ex-Col. George d. Scott OF the Eighth
Regiment.
Col. Scott Is a member OF the Master Plumb
ers' Association. A committee was appointed
from the organization about three years ago
for the purpose Of having a portrait
made of Col. Scott, and TO present
the portrait to him at the reGimental armory
with due fOrmality. Henry Il. Gabay was
Chairman OF the committee and James y.
knight was treasurer. Artist Gerhard says
they called upon him and arranged To have him
make a tull-length portrait Of Col. Scott, with a
suitable frame, and agreed upon = price Of $500.
This portrait was ready by Feb. -. lS03, upon
which date II was presented Ia the Colonel at a
reception and review of the regiment in its new
armOTy.
MIR. Gerhard says he has been able 10 collect
only $500. Charles.S ;. Clark, on behalf Of MIR.
Gerhard, has obtained an order from Justice
Lawrence Of the Supreme Court. 10 examine II.
q. Gabay and j.. VI. Knight, on Oct. q. So that
ne can ascertain the necessary defendants and
bring suit.
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Not Losing Az Trtsk..

Shopkeepers are not taking any risks in these
young and tender days Of business revival. A
store on Broadway has just allied lis windows
with specimens OF q new ware, and each piece
has its price tag. Yet you cant tell the price OF
q single article unless you 20 into the store and
ask for ID, for every tag is carefully turned 50
that its figures are hidden. There Is much
knowledge Of human nature shown in this little
scheme, for whether il arouses an aimieSs
curiosity or leaves the possible purchaser un-
satisfied on the question OF cost, u brings people
into the store. And then. well, there's a whole
brigade Of clever sAlsspeOple within. enlisted
under the banner with. The strange device,
Get the people In; Wsu do the rest"
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Poverty MS excuse FOR CrI-s.

John Gibbons, the sneak thief who was ar
rested on Friday afternoon in the Maiden lane
store OF the Gorham Manufacturing Company,
was aTraignsd in the Tombs Police Court yes
terd9y morning aud held In $1,000 hail. A
number OF detectives Who saw Gibbons yester-
day said they did not recognize him. The prls-
Oner says that he MAS never arrested before.
and that he has a wife and children dependent
upon hun. He stole because he was unable 10
get work,
blnbohs SAYS ms tAmiy lses out o. town, but
10 know OF HE Disgrace. he claims 10
have been an advertising solicitor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30
Specials in Fall and Winter
Underwear
For Men, Women, and Children.

For Men, Women, and Children.
Ladies' natural and white Swiss Ribbed
Merino Vests and Pants, 4Sc. each; worth
75c.
Ladies' all-wooi Ribbed Vests and Pants,
pink, sky, white, and natural, roc. each;
worth s LOO,
Ladies' pure Silk Vests. all sizes, pink,
white, cream, sky, and cardinal, 4Sc. each
worth Csc.
Ladies' pure Spun Silk Tights, in cardi-
nal, black, pink, sky, &c, S1.4s pair;
worth So so.
Mems Natural Wool and Camel's Hair
Shirts and Drawers, all sizes, 69c. each
worth $l.Oo.
Mems fine Cashmere and heavy Wool
Shirts and Drawers, CSC. each; worth 81. 80.
Mems full regular made heavy weight
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, all sizes,
CSC. each; worth $3.50.
Mill lots OF Underwear, all weights
and sizes, superior class of goods at
half regular price.
Also extraordinary values in Boys
and Girls Underwear OF every de-
scription.
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Lace Department.
Special Sale of
Chiffon and Crepe Fabrics.

All the newest designs in Embossed Silk
Crepes, Embroidered Chiffons, Mouselline
de Soies, &c.
Crepe finish Chiffon Fabric, Al inches
wide, in bluet, c~erise, and other new shades
desirable for the yelled bodices now in de-
mand), 3 yard reduced from 9sc.
Embossed silk Crepes, es inches wide,
all c~olors, S5c. yard.
ACCORDION pleated Chifons, IL inches
wide, soc. yard.
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Black Goods.
Great Annual Sale Of
BLANKETS.
Lowest Prices on Record

We inaugurate tomorrow Monday) our
annual sale of Wool Blankets with the
largest stock ever offered at retail By any
house in America.
All grades and makes are represented, tn.
Guiding the products Of the celebrated Cali
fornia Mills, and choicest brands Of North
Star Woollen Mills, Golden Gate, and Royal
Rose Blankets.
Dur purchases being made direct from
the mill, we are enabled to offer values
positively unapproachable.
With prices ranging from ESQ. TO $4,000
per pair, every one can be suited In both
grade and value.
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Simpson, Crawford & Simpson.
A Memorable Week.
Week.

We intend to make this a memorable week both to ourselves and
the purchasing public by presenting wonderful and unapproachabls
values in new Fall goods, representing all that is fashionable and
desirable in the Dry Goods world. Some of the lines re presented
below. A visit to any of the other fifty additional Departments will
reveal the remainder. Attention is also directed to our Fan
Opening" Announcement elsewhere
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30
Comfortables and Quilts.

We present special values in Bed Com
fortahles in Turkey Red, Chintz, and Plain
and Figured Sateens, full sizes and nlled
with best white cotton.
MarseiIIes and Honeycomb Quilts in every
size and quality.
Extensive assortment Of Down Filled
Quilts in silk, Satin and Sateen coverings,
both figured and plain oolors, at loves priesS-
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The LIst OF Referees.
~ Jusftcs Laurence,

courts In this city last week:
sUPRENE Court.
Bu yusftce Intrrsnre.
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Silk Department.

Silk Department.
An exhibition of high class Silk
Fabrics in exclusive designs from
foreign and domestic looms. AL
together the most complete assort-
ment of rich Silks yet displayed.
W. invite an inspection of these
very latest Novelties, comprising
all the most approved wesves, viz:
Damascene MORE Antiques,
Luxor de Chine.
Cashmere T~affetas,
sroche GIaces, GIacs de Sole,
MORE Miroite, Satin Broche,
Pekin de Venice.
erocateIIe Tinsel Duchesse,
Peau de Sole Swivel.
And. in addition, will offer
500 Pieces Silks, including Fig
ured Glaze Taffetas, Illuminated
Luxors and Black Taffetas, posi-
lively all silk and worth
s1.00 per yard, at the MI
uniform price Of $500 COGs
This lot will be found on e1amin-
alton TO be the greatest value over
offered.
AS the assortment is so varied. they viii
be displayed on centre tab!ea occupying tho
entire section OF our Silk Department
We advise our customers TO take edvan-
tage of this most extraordinary salo
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oOUET OF coNhoS FLEAS
~ Judge Pryor.

WNTEWlTW TVT III
b. JHdge Mc4dam,
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14th Street.

We offer this week an importers entire stock
OF fine A Wool French Dress Goods at much less
than half value, and many other bargains which
we have been able to buy at a great sacrifice.
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SILKS.

80 pieces Brocaded Taffetal
Silks, latest fall shades, including
navy, brown, myrtle, garnet, r
tan, bluette, &C., made to sell Z
at Soc, all at.
as pieces black Brocaded TAT -
feta SILK, IL choice designs, e
regular 90c. grade.
25 pieces 24-inch black Gros =
Grain Silks, wear guaranteed, 3
real value si.25..
100 pieces plain China Silks,
In 30 choice fancy shades, in
Guiding maize, orange, light .
blue, Nile, bluette. mousse, hell ,
otrope, scarlet, cardinal, rose
pink, old rose, GoGelip, &c,
ali ut.
The morning call., 1894-04-20
VOID AND VICIOUS.
Governor TiIlman's Liquor Law De-
cIared Unconstitutional.

COLUMBIA. S. c., A pril 19-The Tillman
State DIspensary Law was to-day declared
unconstitutional bg the Supreme Court Of
South Carolina.
The decision was rendered by Chief
Justice McIver. Justice MCGOWAN assent
ing. Justice Pope Che TilIman Justice)
dissents. The decision was rendered In a
composite case composed of case origin
ating in Darlington and appealed to the
Supreme Court by the State authorities.
and of several minor cases likewise ap-
pealed by the State. The ground on
which the law is declared unconstitutional
is that ii creates monopoly for the State.
Justice McIyer's decision declares the law
unconstitutional in nearly every respect.
and especially holds that it cannot be up
held on any vital point. The profit to the
State feature is declared vicious.
COLUMBUS, S. c.. April 19.-In answer
to rather pressing request for state
ment Governor Tillman said to-day: 81
have not heard the decision, and don't know
It's scope yet. ! tried to enforce 1t because
it was the law. The action of the court
makes it incumbent upon me to take such
steps as may, IN my judgment, protect the
State The matter is not finished. / will
obey the court for the present and appeal
70 the supreme tribunal-the people,"
The morning call., 1894-04-20
OVERLAND RATE WAR.
The Association Lines Are Afraid of
the Northwestern.

CHICAGO, April 19-The open declara-
tion of war against the Union Pacific Rail-
road, made by Chairman Caldwell Of the
Western Passenger Association. was issued
to-day and beginning April p the fight
will be on for good. The association lines
declare that they have been forced into the
fight by the persistent decentralization in
Western rates for which the Union Pacific
has been responsible. The latter road,
while the association lines were endeayor-
ing TO persuade it back into the associa-
tion, quietly swallowed by means of con-
tracuhll the emigrant business TO California
for 1894. The association lines are not par
ticulaTly hopeful of getting the passengers
away from the Union Pacific. but they can
make that line carry the emgrants for
rates that will entail loss and they are
determined to do so. Some anxiety is felt
by the association regarding the attitude
of the Chicago and Northwestern, although
that road has announced that it will side
with the association. Its financial inter-
ests are rather against break with the
Union Pacific, aud that is mighty per-
suasion for any railroad during the pres
ent depression Of business.
The morning call., 1894-04-20

porters. his uncle. Prince Henry of Hesse.
ana brother-in-law. Prince Henry of Prus-
sla- The bride came in last. supported by
her father and brother and accompanied
oy her sisters.
The general superintendent of the Lu-
theran Church, Pastor Mueller, officiated,
assisted by the court chaplain of the Grand
Duchy of Hesse and five local clergy
men. After an address had been delivered
the bride and bridegroom phghted
their troth and wedding rings were
exchanged. The benediction was Dro-
nounced, after which Mendelssohn's $
wedding March"was grandly played and
the ceremony was at an end. The newly
married couple afterward kissed their re-
latives in turn ana the procession reformed
and left the chapel at O'Clock, amid the
booming of cannon and the joyful ringing G
Of all the church bells within mlles of the
dpcal chapel.
The whole party. shortly after leaving
the chapel, entered the Riesendal, where
breakfast was served. An especially
hearty cheer was raised by the crowds on
the plaza when the newly married couple
and the Duke and Duchess of Coburg
crossed the square to the palace.
The morning call., 1894-04-20
CALIFORNIA CONTINGENT.
Commander Vinette Given Twenty
Days in the County Jail.

COTTON. Cal, April 19.-Commander
Vinette of the Industrial Army was
sentenced TO-DAY to paw fine of $40 or
serve twenty days in jail for defraudng
the Southern Pacific out Of fare. He,
with seven others arrested. were examined
on the charge of melting riot and were
held to answer in the Superior Court with
bail at $500. The army this morning re-
ceived a wagon-load of provisions from the
Farmers Alliance at Highland.
SAN JOSE. April 19-This city is to have
an Industrial Army. The movement is
championed by Thomas Welch, who has
already enlisted over 200 men and will
petition the Common Council next Monday
for an appropriation of $1,000 with which
to pay the passage of his soldiers to Wash
ington. This leaders ideas are quite ex-
alted, as his ultimatum has already been
issued stating that no transportation will
be accepted other than in passenger
coaches. Ii is proposed to make direct
demand of Cleveland that work be pro-
vided for the unemployed of California.
1t is expected that 500 men will be enlisted
here.
SACRAMENTO. April 19.-The Mayor,
City Truste-s. County Supervisors and
Chief of Police held consultation to-day
and the result was that Captain Williams
was told that beyond feeding his $50 men
until tomorrow morning the city could do
n6thing for them, as it had its own to look
after.
The Mayor told Williams he must take
his army out tomorrow or they will be
arrested. Tonight few local labor agi-
tators went out to the camp and harangued
the men. assuring them that capitalists,
newspapers and office-holdeTs are respon-
sible for their condition.
One man told them that necessity knows
no law. Captain Williams told the re-
porters. who afterward asked him what he
was going to do, that he had no plan,
further than that he would not walk out
of the city. but would stay here and fight
II out. Chief Drew says that If the order
to move on is not obeyed the men will
surely be arrested.
The morning call., 1894-04-20
COXEY,S MAIN ARMY.
Floating Down the Canal Toward
the Capital.

WILLIAMsPoRT, April 19.-Hagerstown
received the Commonweal Army Tonight.
The town is alarmed alter the way the
Coxeyites showed their teeth at Han
cock, and seventy constables have been
sworn In. The army came near taking In
desperate recruit al Hancock. He had
been loafing day or two with the camp
of twenty-five recruits who have been
waiting on the outskirts of the town.
Just before the arrival OF the Commonweal
boats the man was identified as James
Mason. alleged to be the murderer of
Chief Engineer Paddock in the ConnelIs-
vile coke riot two weeks ago. Mason was
arrested and taken to Fayette County.
The Common veal boats left Hancock
with many men missing. owing to the
license which had been given them in the
evening.
Coxey's army camped in a rainstorm To-
day. There was but one tent aud the men
sought shelter under wagons. Later
the rain ceased and Browne and Coxey
The morning call., 1894-04-20
THE YOUNG COUPLE.
Related to All of the Crowned Heads
in EuroDe.

III EuTOpCs
The Grand Duke-Ernest Louis Charles
Albert Williams the only surviving son
of the late Grand Duke Ludwig ", by
mis- wife the late Princess Alice of Great
Britain, who died on December Il, 1878.
He was born at Darmstadt on November
%. 1868. and succeeded his father in March,
1892. Three of his sisters are married
Princess Victoria TO Prince Louis of Bat
len berg, Princess Elizabeth TO the Grand
Duke Sergius of Russia. and Princess
Irene to Prince Henry of Prussia. brother
of the German Emperor.
Princess Victoria Melita is the second
daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, now
reigniDg Duke Of xe-Coburg-GOtha, and
was born on November %. 1876, at Malta.
whence she derived her second name.
Melita. She has one brother. the Prince
Hereditary to the duchy. who serves In
the Prussian army. and three sisters. the
oldest of whom. Princess Mary, was mar
ried last year to the Grown Prince of Rou-
mania,
The morning call., 1894-04-20
COAL-MlNERS STRIKE.
Thousands of Men Ready to Come
Out on Saturday..

Out on Saturday.
JoHNsTowN. Pa, April 19.-The strike
among the btuminous miners Of this
region will be started when 1000 men will
come out at Hastings. On Saturday it is
expected most of the men in the district
will strike aud that $500 miners will be out
OF work.
DU BoIs. Pa, April 19-The strike to be
inaugurated next Saturday will be gen.
eral and complete in the mines of this
region and the outlook Is worse than
gloomy.
ROCHESTER. N. T.. April 10. - The
coal-miners' strike in the Bell, Lewis and
Yates has spread to other mines of the
company and to those of the Rochester
and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company.
The strike promises to be one of the
greatest that has occurred in many years
east of the Mississippi River.
The men employed in the Big Soldier
mine. at Reynoldsville. Pa. owned By
Bell, Lewis & Yates, umbering about
1000, walked out at noon to-day, and at the
same hour those employed in the Adrian
and Walsion mines, owned by the Roches-
ter and Pittsburg Company. quit work.
The men at the Elnora. Beachtree and
Helvetia mines con tinued at work, but at
6 O'Clock announced their intention of not
returning tomorrow. This puts at least
1000 men out of work as forerunuer of
the big strike which goes into effect Satur-
dav noon, when Ii is estimated nearly
200 600 will Quit work