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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN A CAB
Huth First Beaten Insensible
with Blunt Instrument.
Had Accepted an Invitation from
Men in a Barroom to Ride.

Randolph Beekman, twenty-six years
old, OF 81 Clinton street, Hoboken. and
Jacob Dollinger. OF II Jefferson street.
Hoboken, were held this morning by
Police Justice Birdsall. In Jersey city.
charged with highway robbery.
The complainant was John HUH. OF
Hoboken and Palisades avenues
Hoboken. Last night Beekman and Dol
linger were drinking in road house In
Secaucus. HUH went into the place
and the three men got In conversation.
When HUH was about to ieave Beck
man and Dollinger told him they had a
cab, and asked HUH II he would like to
ride home with them. HUH replied
that he would, and he and Dollinger
got irto the vehicle. Beekman got on
the box and the men drove on.
After they had been riding Tor ABOUT
fifteen minutes Dollinger asked HUH 70
give him 25 cents to buy whiskey. HUH
refused, and Dollinger beat him over
the head with a blunt instrument, rem
dering him insensible, and then stole
Huth's gold watch and chain and ".
Dollinger then threw HUH out on the
Secaucus road and Beekman drove on.
The whole occurrence was Witnessed
by Peter Pieling, who notified Policeman
Waters He arrested the men and
found the stolen property in their pos
session.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
VERDICT FOR c. F. W|[CHERs.
Judge Orders Jury to Award the
Plaintiff $l67,625.
Trust Company Sued for the Valn
of Sugar Certificates.

;!' The trial OF the suit Of George r.
Wiechers. father Of John F. Wiechers,
who was formerly member Of the firm
of Fled. Lindley, Wiechers & Co., to
recover a number OF certificates of the
American Sugar Refining Company's
stock. from the Central Trust Company.
was continued to-day. S.
The plaintiff alleges that he was swim
died out of the stock by forgery. and In
Inmates that Edward NJ. Field was d.
rectly or indirectly responsible for his
loss The stock was valued at 500, 500.
and the suit was brought for that
amount. t
The first witness to-day was e. NJ
Hussy. a stock broker. formerly em-
ployed by Howard Lamson & Co.. who
sent the certificates to the Central Trust
Company. He swore that the transaction
was in the regular course of business,
and there was nothing TO indicate that
a forgery had k--a committed.
Auditor Heike, of the American Sugar
Lawyer Butler. representing the Gem
Refining Company, was recalled and
questioned regarding the transfers OF
the certificates on the books OF his COM
pany. He was not allowed to answer.
trail Trust Company, argued that 40
Fields's hands he was responsible for
his acts.
At the conclusion OF the arguments
Judge TruaX directed the jury to return
verdict for plaintiff. Mr.. Weichera.
for sl67G25 which was done.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Says She IS MRS. HOUSTON
Ida Aldrich Trying to Prove Her
Common-Law Marriage.
Coney Island Soubrette Sues for
Separation and Alimony.

Pretty Ida Aldrich, or Houston, as
she claims to be, who lives with her
mother, Mrs. Catharine Aldrich, at IL
Fleet place, Brooklyn, is trying to es-
tablish her common law marriage in
the City Court, Brooklyn. before Judge
Osborne.
Mrs. Houston also wants to get a de-
cree Of separation and alimony from her
ALLEGED husband. Frank Houston.
Ida is only seventeen years old. Last
Summer she sang in Mrs. Collins's con-
cert hall, Coney Island.
She says that on June ls, she and
Houston made a verbal contract OF
marriage, and a few days later he
got it from a priest in New York:
Ida says she objected to the certificate
as not being the regular thing. but
Thereupon they lived together as man
and wife with Ida's mother. in Fleet
place.
The young plaintiff INTRODUCED in cyl.
dressed to his Dear Wife," One postal
card read:
My Dear Wife: will be around to- night. and
hope you will not be gaiivantins the streets.
Ida's mother, Mrs. Aldrich, testified
that some time ago Ida and Frank told
her they were not married. She was
going to put Frank into the street, when
he promised to marry Ida at once.
Frank has abused. neglected and failed
| to support her.
He says he was never married to Ida
and declares he does not believe she Is
In a delicate condition. as she claims to
The case is still on.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
OPPOSITION TO ANDERSON
His Nomination Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Bills Passed Legislating Democrats
Out Of ONCE.

TRENTON, N. J., April 1s.-The Sen
ate held a protracted conference this
morning over the nomination Of Ander-
son for Prison Supervisor. Colonel
skirm persisted in opposing the con-
nrmation.
At noon the conference ended. 1t was
decided to refer Anderson's nomination
to the judiciary Committee. This does
not mean immediate confirmation. De-
Law is considered dangerous.
The nomination OF Judge Depue Tor
another term will be favorably re-
ported and unless Democratic Senators
object, It will be confirmed.
Nomina lions OF trustees for Indus
trial schools for girls were confirmed
1t was decided to make the Board OF
States Prison Inspectors non-partlsan'
or. An executive session was held
later. when this programme was car
The House passed the bill legislating
composed Of about two hundred, Mon.
mouth County farmers Trsoen he@aed rre Sy
erick Parker and Surrogate David Graf.
er, came here this morning to protest
against the proposed division OF the
county. lney Will dSk iol heai ms
before the Legislature on the subject
although no bill has yet been intro
duced.
The House passed bills iegtslating
out OF Office State School Superintendent
Mathews, and providing that the duties
of his office shall come under the con
troll Of the State Superintendent OF Pub
lie Instructions; reducing the salaries
OF the deputy collectors Of Jersey city;
requiring promotions in the Fire De
partments of Newark and Jersey CITY
to be made on grounds OF merit. long
service and good behavior.
The bill to punish hazing In colleges
provoked an animated debate. 1t was
and Snlinger. and opposed by Storrs,
The Anti-Hazing bill was finally killed
by a vote Of q to- Is. Hhis ends 1t for
| this session of the Legisla ture.
| Ex-Speaker Flynn, who led In ndvo'
cacy OF the bill, became angry, because
| az he charged. all those who voted fol
| the bill had not been recorded. He made
several Intellectual efforts to have alb
| sentees called He and the Speaker had
| lively tilt. and there was much ex'
| element.
Mr.. Flynn started on the warpatf
| rules in everything.
| Atlantic City's Charter bill came NJ
| on second reading. 1t Is very volumin
| Gus, and he insisted It be read sectior
| by section. The bill however. was laic
| over until Monday night.
! Flynn and Storrs INDUCED In pepperI
| talk, and the Speaker while rappni
| them to order became excited himself
| There was lots of fun and commotion.
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THE BOMB WAS HARMLESS.
During the Excitement, However,
N Thief Makes n Haul.

ELIZABETH, N. j., April 1s.-Now
that the police have solved all the mys-
terry there was connected with a supposed
bomb found near the Grand Army Hall.
where the Knights Of Pythias were hav-
ing a bal last night, they are devoting
their energies in an effort to find the
thief who stol an overcoat and new hat
during the excitement
The alleged bomb was found to be
harmless after having ben pnt to soak
in water, and, acting on the theory that
the hat and overcoat were also put In
soak, the police are making a canvass
of Elizabeths pawnshops.
When the supposed bomb was found at
10 o'clock last night, the hall was filled
with merry-makers. 1t was little piece
Of pipe plugged at both ends and loaded
with terror and a fuse. The news that
a plot to blow the knights out OF exist
ence spread like wildfire, and In the con.
fusion bellies and beauX turned pale and
fed. There were few dancing slippers.
a hat and overcoat and other articles of
APPAREL left behind but all the police have
been asked to find are the hat and over
coat.
Detectives differ in their theories. some
saying that the supposed bomb was left
where II was as a hoax, while others
maintain 1t was a nefarious plot planned
by some one to replenish his wardrobe.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
GOAT-OWNERS IN COURT.
They All Plead Poverty and Are
Discharged.

Four persons were arraigned In the
Gates Avenue Police Court. Brooklyn,
this morning on the charge of allowing
cattle to run at large without permits.
For years residents OF the fashionable
streets in the Twenty-fourth Ward have
complained OF the depredations OF goats
and cows belonging to their humber
neighbors on the outskirts Of the dis
trict, but without effect, until the ad-
vent OF the new city administration.
Now complaints are madeto Mayor
Schieren and then filter down to the
police captains Numerous arrests have
Into court the accused have mfwypw
been made, but when the cases came
into court the accused have escaped with
a light fine or a suspension OF sentence.
Four OF these cases came before Justice
Connolly yesterday and the accused re-
ceived the minimum fine.
To-day Ann GIN, Patrick MALONE, Ed
ward Joyce and Michael Finnegan
pleaded guilty. and when the latter. who
acted as spokesman. said that they
were all too poor to pay fine, although
owners OF several cows and goats. they
were discharged.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
BROOKLYN NEWS.
OBJECT TO SHEEHAN's MEN.
Workmen Say E1-saloon Keepers
Are Employed as Inspectors.
They Appeal to Mayor Sanford to
Act In Public Works Contract.

LONG ISLAND CITY, L. l.. April 10
John w. Moore and a delegation OF
bricklayers went before Mayor San
ford this morning and protested against
the way the men employed on the
public improvements were put to work.
John C. sheehan. who is a Police Com
missioner In New York. has con-
tract for $4,000 Of this work.
Moore and his companions complained
to the Mayor that ex-saloon keepers,
instead Of skilled mechanics. were en-
ployed on the work as inspectors.
They mentioned the names of Thomas
F. Kennedy Robert Rigney and Robert
Doyle as some OF the inspectors who
were not mechanics.
Mayor Sanford promised the delegation
that he would look into the matter.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
WASHED OUT THE TRACK.
Burnting of n Water Main on the
Line Of the N. j. md ". Y.

CHERRY HILL n. j., April 19.-The
west-bound track on the New Jersey
and New York railroad was washed out
early this morning between this place
and Paramount by the bursting of a pipe
of the HackenSack Water Works.
The west-bound trains had to be run
on the east-bound track. Supt. Smith
Of the Water Company, at New Milford
was notified to shut off the water to
prevent the cast-bound track from being
washed out also.
The leaky pipe was discovered by the
conductor of the early morning train
down. who reported II to the Water
Company at New Milford by telegraph
on his arrival in Jersey city.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
HERMIT, DOG AND FAT WOMAN
They Made Trouble for Brooklyn
Doctors and Policemen.
Nevertheless, 5000 in Hooking
Valley Row" Were yaccinated.

Nearly three thousand persons were
yaccinated last night by a corps Of ply
eicians Of the Brooklyn Health Depart
ment. who made a raid upon the resi-
dents in Hooking Valley" row, suii-
van street, between Van Brunt and
Conover. The work was not finished
until after 2 o'clock this morning.
Fifty doctors and one hundred police
men under the direction Of Chief Clerk
Andrew O'Shea. of the Bureau of Con-
o oaStSas last e night. The I police were
armed with their night sticks.
about dozen large tenements, in one OF
pants made a faint resistance to being
}noculated, but the presence OF the po-
lice IN such la, &c numbers, awed them
There was little. difficulty. until the
Saccinators reached the abode of THE
Hermit," an old man who lives in a
little curiosity shop in the heart Of the
his arm, and was deaf to the entreaties
and threats Of his neighbors. Upon the
order Of Clerk O'Shea several policemen
empowered him and he was inoculated,
1t requiI ed the strength of five police
men to overcome the objections Of a
woman living in the same house. She
weighs over 800 pounds, and while fight
ing with the police declared that II they
didn't let her alone she would roll over
en- them and crush them.
In the next house the doctors were
called upon to take the chance of being
chewed by a bulldog before they could
Vaccinate the dogs owner.
While in theneighborhood the doctors
discovered two suspicious cases. A
child, three weeks old, living at 309 Van
Brunt street. had an eruption resem,
bling smallpox, as did another child
living at 300 Van Brunt street. The chill
dren were isolated from other tenants
and will be watched for developments.
Four cases of smallpox were reported
to-day. The victims are Andrew Ryan,
two years old, of 949 Grand street; Hat
tie Erickson, one month old, of 102 Cliff
ton street; Lizzie Purtell, twenty-siX
William King, fourteen years old. of 81
Union avenue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
DROPPED A DIAGRAM.
II Was of Saloon Which Kenny
Probably Intended to Rob.

A young man who described himself as
John Kenny, a bricklayer. and refused
to give his address. was arrested shortly
before 8 o'clock this morning and locked
up in the lower Fulton street station,
Brooklyn, as a suspicious person.
He was seen In company with another
man standing near James Dunlevy's sa-
loon, so Henry street. When Policeman
Mccormick came along the men ran
away. One of the fugitives dropped a
sheet Of paper, which McC1rmick picked
chased the men, and after running some
distance captured Kenny.
An inspection Of the paper showed
Il to be a diagram Of Dunlevy's saloon;
At the station-house, the prisoner denied
ever having seen the paper before. He
also refused to disclose the Identity OF
the other man.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
ANOTHER ARMORY THIEF.
He Fancied Lnwless's 800 Gold
Watch and Chain.

Another daring sneak thief has made
his appearance In the Thirteenth
Regiment Armory in Brooklyn. and as
o result the police are to-day looking
for a gold watch and chain, valued AT
300. which were stolen last night fro'h
the quarters Of Company f.
The jewelry belonged to Edward Law
less. a private, Of 275 Forty eighth street.
Lawless was changing his uniform
after the drill and turned away from
his locker to speak TO a friend, leaving
his vest hanging from a peg with his
watch chain exposed to view. When ne
returned few minutes later the watch
was missing.
A thief, who worried the soldiers con-
siderably early last Winter by carrying
Off o number OF overcoats, operated sue
cessfully for several weeks and then sud-
denly ceased his thefts. The police never
got a clue to his identity.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
POURED BEER ON HIS HEAD.
sharkey Explains the Trouble that
Followed His Kicking n Dog.

James Sharkey. Of 13l North Eighth
street, was held in the Lee Avenue
Court. Williamsburg, to-day on charge
of assault, preferred by Mrs. Annie
Chinery, Of 142 North Eighth street,
who says that he beat her severely.
II was sitting quietly on my 'front.'
planned to Justice Goetting. when this
woman came along with can OF beer
and a dog. The dog ran between my
legs and bothered me, so ! kicked MIN
away. Then Mrs. Chinery called me
names and poured the beer over my
head and I ran away. I did not strike
her, because she was woman
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
SHERIFF'S SALARY BILL.
Passes 1t, with the Fig.
ures Changed to 100000.

tBy Associated Press,)
ALBANY, April 49, Mr.. Sheffield
called up in Assembly to-day his bill:
fixing the salary and taking away the
fees OF the Sheriff OF New York. 1t
being the same bill defeated in the Sen
ate yesterday.
The bill was amended so as to make
the salary $4,000 instead OF $4,000. as
In the Senate bill.
II was then passed-yeas. IS: nays, "A:
Ryder, Democrat, voting with the Re-
publicans.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
"NOAH'S ARK" GROUNDED.
Mayor schieren RcvOlxcS the LII
cense of WOmbwelI's Menngeric.

Mayor Schicren,of Brooklyn, to-day
revoked the license OF the "Noah's Ark"
at the corner OF Flatbush and Fifth
avenues.
Residents of the vicinity complained
that the show was nuisance In
spector Mackellar made an investiga-
ton, and submitted IA report to the
the persons living In the ncighborhood.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
It's Fiftieth Anniversary.

The South Third Street Presbyterian Church.
In Williamsburg. was organised nifty years ago
to-day. and the members Of the congregation
are celebrating the anniversary with fsrvor The
exercises opened this morning with a thanksgiving
service. which will be continued tonight The
celebration will continue every night until April
80. when the final meeting will be held.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Duncan r. Cory Dead.

The funeral Of Duncan p. Cory. a retired In
surancs man, OF iss South Elliott place, will be
heId from 81. James's Episcopal Chuch, brooklyn.
Il. morrow morning. Mr.. Cory was secretary OF
the Republic Fire Insurance Company for yearS
He was the FIRST President OF the old Knickar-
becker Baseball Club, and assisted In preparing
the hrst set OF rules under which baseball In
this country was played.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
SAYS THEY ROBBED HIM.
Herberts Accused of Giving MUIR
ray "KnOcker-Out" Drops.

ray "knOcker-Out Drops.
Charles and Bertha Herbert, OF 222
East Twenty-third street who claim to
be man and wife, were held in $1,000 ball
each for examination In Jefferson Mar
ket Court this morning on the charge OF
grand larceny. Detectives have been
looking for them since Dec. IA, 1872. when
John j.. Murray. of 1872 Second avenue,
reported at Police Headquarters that on
Dec. 8 OF that year he was robed OF $74
IN their apartments by means OF knock
circuit" drops.
Murray said he had gone to Herbert's
room, then at ll3 East Twenty-seventh
street. and drank beer and lunched on
boiled lobster. He soon lost conscious
missed hi9 money.
Central ONCE Detectives Robinson and
Freci found Herbert yesterday. and
Net Court this morning the woman made
nsr Rp-earanee and stas arrested
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
SAYS POLICE HOUND HIM.
He Once Saw Two Members of the
Force Asleep While on Duty.

Force Asleep While on Duty.
Justice Goetting. in the Lee Avenue
Court, Williamsburg. to-day suspended
sentence in the case of Joseph Homen-
berg, who was charged with lounging
by Oficer Br,nkerhof.
1.-THE police are all down on my boy"
said the youngsters mother, Just be-
cracker bakery one night while on duty
He isn't allowed to walk along the
streets without being told to move on,
and they are all the time hitting him
with their clubs and saying mean things
to him."
Policeman Brinkerhoff explained that
young Homenberg spent his after
Moons throwing missiles at the ticket
sellers in the ferry-house at the foot Of
Broadway, and that he was very bad
boy. Justice Goetting, however. thought
Joseph. as the boy promised to keep
away from the ferry.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Another Hebrew Colony.

NEwARK y. J., April ia wealthy New
York Hebrew is negotiating for the purchase OF
the farm Of James iieadley. at Union. with tho
object o, planting "A Hebrew colony there similar
10 the one OF Branch Mills. which founded
by WeinEs rten.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
ChiId's Body In n Box.

John Campbell OF l75 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey
city, this morning discovered the dead body OF a
child In a big cigar box in Ninth street, between
Henderson and Provost streets. Mr.. Campbell
notified the auth Jrities and they are making an
investigation.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
News Of Aquidaban Confirmed.

tDy Associated Press.t
WASHINGTON, April l9.-The State
Department has confirmation OF the
sinking Of the Aquidahan at Desterro,
by torpedo boat belonging to the Gov
eminent feet. two days ago. and the
entire collapse OF the Brazilian reyolu-
tionary movement.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Killed by n Train.

George Wolf. sixteen years OF age, OF ~ Grand
street Hoboken, while walking on the Erie
tracks near the tunnel, struck by west
bound train and killed last night His body was
removed TO his home
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
TO BOUNCE BRIDGE TRUSTEES
Senator BradIey's Bill Reconsidered
and Passed in Assembly.
(Dy Associated Pres

(By Associated fress)
ALBANY, April 19.-The Assembly has
reconsidered the vote by which Senator
Bradley's Brooklyn Bridge Trustee bill
was lost. and passed the bill, ayes 70.
noes 43.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Child Drowned In ruonN River.

wILLIAMsBRIDGE, y, V, April is,-w'lli1m
Eoade-, three years old. drownei In the
Broux River yesterday Afternoon, He was the son
Of william Deader OF this place, The chlld and
turned SAFELY The child re-entere.l the boat when
lis eompshlors left. roNed out into ;hs stream and
must have fallen cut It's body Was recovered
near french Charles Island
DrooklyR .,s,,.--s - d
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
SAVING THE OLD CITY HALL
Repeal of Act Authorizing It's Re-
movaI Pnssess the senate.

ALBANY. April l9,-The bill repeating
the act providing for the removal OF the
old City Hall in New York city to make
way for the new one. has passed the
Senate.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
Robbed of plumbing Fixtures.

Frank parnaby. a real estate agent Of Mon
tague street. Brooklyn. notified the police tAis
raofnInE that a thief had entered an unoccupis
prsnissa q is pIumbinz fixtures valued At 10.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19
INCOMING STEAMERS.
DUE TODAY.

DUE TODAY.
wsser, Naples March %.
Altonowe, Gibraltar April :,
britannia. Gibraltar AHril >.
Munchen, nremea April
~ Sol. New ur,saas April Is.
Kaiser wilhelm H.. Gibraltar April ..
CAchemire, Naples MFr'h 81.
AlsGtta Gibraltar April 5.
QUE TOMORROW.
Germau,e, Liverpool April II.
HoEAnh So. Lucia April H.
City Of DirminghAia. Savannah April II.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19

PORT OE NEW YORK.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Rhynland, Antwerp
Steamer Dohbeldam. Rotterdam.
steamer Olindh. Opotn
Steamer Fontabelle, Barhaioes,
Steamer Lassell. Santos
Steamer Dorian, St AIMS Ray.
steamer Stubbenhuk Hamburg.
Bark AthlOn, Dublin.
Ship CAndor. Hayrc
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-19

OUTGOING STEAMERS.
SAILED TODAY.
Columbia, southampton,
DANA, HAMBURG.
Kansas city, savannah.
Norwegian, Glasgow.
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Stripping NEWS.

ALMANAC FOR TODAY.
;un rises. 8 Is sun sets, .6.i3 Moon rises
HIGH WATER TODAY.
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Greenwood Lake Road nioclsed.

NEWARK. y. j.. April IA coal car Jumped
the track on the Caldwell branch OF Greenwood
Lake Railroad this morning and DELAYED travel
10 a considerable extent No trains could pass
iFou ths branch 70 Tie pAia track.