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The evening world., 1894-10-04
ANT|-BUTTu|NG MEN IN COURT
Decision Reserved on Their Motion
to Compel Enrolment.
Anderson Says Buttling Couldn't Be
Elected Constable Now.

Justice Smith. in the Supreme Court,
brooklyn, heard the argument of Law
yer John A. Anderson this morning for
an order to compel Sheriff Billy Buttling
to admit into the ranks of the Republic
can organization of the Fifth Ward a
number OF voters The men, It ia
claimed. were refused admission to the
organization because they were opposed
to Buttling.
1t Is very necessary. Your Honor"
said Lawyer Anderson to the Court,
that this matter should be decided this
afternoon. In order that my clients may
attend the primaries tonight and defeat
Buttling."
Justice Smith in looking over the
papers. struck out the application of
Joseph Davis and John Mullins because.
~ aid they had not made formal ap-
pnSatlon Tor admission into the organi-
At this point Lawyer Anderson broke
In and said that Buttling was the lead
er of the ward. He had become leader
by carrying majority of 1900 votes
when he ran for Sheriff last year
II Buttling ran for constable now, 4"
said Mr.. Anderson, $50 bitter is the feel
ing that he could not possibly be
Lawyer Hugo Hirsh appeared for But
Ting and opposed the motion,
Justice Smith took the papers and re-
served decision.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
DALY'S PROPERTY ARTIST"
Elliott Says He Had No Contract
When He Left England.

Henry w. Elliott, the prepossessing
young Englishman, whose return to Eng
land for having violated the Alien Labor
Contract laws, was ordered by Secre-
tary Carlisle, appeared before United
States Commissioner Alexander to-day
and made deposition touching his alleged
contract with Augustin DAILY, of DAILY s
Theatre.
The deposition is to be used in the
writ brought by the Government against
Mr.. Elliott stated that he was born in
London, England, and was twenty-nne
years old. In 1889 he came to America,
and for fourteen months was engaged
with Richard Mansfleld's company. He
came here again on Aug. 20 last. He de.
fines his business as property artist, y
which he construed as a designer and
superintendent of the entire effects or a
theatrical stage.
Up to June last he for a year past had
Days Theatre. There his weekly sal
airy was SIS. When the season closed
Daily told him he could do much better
in America than in England.
On bis arrival on Aug. 20 DAILY en-
at $50 a week to do the same theatrical
work. Mr.. Elliott added, and it was
stricken out of the deposition, that he
regretted not having asked good deal
more. He borrowed $40 for his passage
here from DAILY, and has repaid so on
account. He emphatically denied that
any contract was made between himself
and DAILY in London.
Elliott will be sent back to England
by the Emigration Commissioners
either by next Saturdays or next
Wednesdays steamer.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
A NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY.

Kauri gum digging is an industry pc
culiar to New Zealand. though copal
gum. the product of an African forest
tree. is procured in very similar man
ner. The gum Is the hardened sap or
rosin OF the kauri ypine and IL found i'm
bedded in the earth of moorlands. where
the soil is light and uclayeyl Such soil
contains pieces of hardened gum. vary
Ing from mere fragments to blocks as
large as mans body, says the st.
Louis Globe Democrat. 1t Is just below
the surface of the ground, or at depth
of from six to twelve feet. The land
which contains II is usually poor and
bleak, though the gum sometimes occurs
in growing kauri forests, especially
around the roots Of old or dead kauris.
trees Is not OF any value, being too soft.
1t must be buried underground for many
years before 1t acquires the hardness
necessary to 1T 1t for the market
fossilized condition and is found wher-
ever in past ages kauri forests grew,
and OF course the existing kauri for
ests are making deposits which will be
useful in years to come. II is very like
amber In appearance and in general
qualities, though II is not so beautiful
pieces are often made into brooches, ear
rings or other small ornaments, but
they are too brittle TO be of much value.
In color the gum varies from a pale
and. like amber is clear or clouded.
Naturally enough. "A substance so like
amber is often fraudulently passed OF as
amber or used in various compositions
made to counterfeit that beautiful pro-
duct The clearer II IL the more highly
II Is esteemed Small insects bugs and
n es are sometimes found imbedded in II,
Khur gum came into tho market In
the years 1870 and lS+l, when New Lea-
land was first coloniZed by the British.
The Maoris used to collect II and sell IL
to the stOTekeepeTs at so to $50 a ton.
For many years the amount exported
was very small, not more than 100 tons
per aUnum. Most of the gum that Is
produced l. sold to the United States.
New York and Boston buying twO-thirds
OF the whole annual output. The gum
digging industry employs about 1900
men. though this number is constantly
nuctuatlnE and at times as many as
'O1 people have been engaged in II. In
the three years from 1870 to 1872 inClu-
sivc. the amount exported was very
large. being about 1900 tons. valued at
3 .pt GA. From lk5S tn 1881 inclusive the
total output was about 1000 tons, valued
AZ NOR" than Si0.O1.G1. The price OF gum
varies considerably, according to It's
density, cleuru'ss. hardness and other
qualities, but the average price Is about
S2lh a ton.
The land which Is now covered with
ferns, was once clothed with kauri for
csts but how long ago the forests died.
and how Old they were when they died
IS very hard 10 tell. The work OF gum
digging Is 0riuous. and the hours OF
labor, especially in summer, are long.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
BROOKLYN NEWS.
HIS SKULL WAS FRACTURED.
But 1t Was Not Known Until
After Densmore Was Dead.
Whether He Fell or Was Assaulted
Has Not Been Ascertained.

An air Of mystery surrounds the
death Of Robert Densmore, seventy-two
years old. of 81 Franklin avenue, Brook
Ign. who died in the homeopathic Hos
pital yesterday.
The details thus far brought to light
disclose the fact that an ambulance
surgeon who attended the old man
failed to discover that he had been
seriously injured. and that 1t was not
until post-mortem examination was
made upon the body that the doctors
discovered that his skull had been frac-
tured.
Densmore boarded at the above adj
dress with a Mrs. O'Mara. She was
called to the front door last Saturday
night, and found the old man standing
there with stranger. who said he had
found him sitting on the sidewalk.
head: He. was put into bed, but his
condition became SO alarming that Mrs.
OMara had him removed to the hos
pital at I o'clock Tuesday morning.
The ambulance surgeon said the pa
tient was suffering from cerebral hem
orrhage, and this diagnosis was con-
frmed by the other doctors.
Mr.. Densmore died yesterday after
noon, and later the doctors discovered
that his skull was fractured. The police
were notified and an investigation was
begun.
Mrs. O'Mara says that some time after
her boarder came home last Saturday
night, an unknown man called and
asked for Mrs. Densmore. He told her
he had called to ascertain how Mr..
Densmore was feeling. He had seen
him fall upon the sidewalk. he said.
The man did not leave his name and
Mrs. O'Mara does not know him.
The police believe that Densmore fell
upon the sidewalk, but they are con-
tinuing the investigation.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
brooklyn Brevities.

Nicholas Brocher. a grocer. OF 1850 Dean street,
Brooklyn, reported to the police to-day that
thieves entered his store last night and stole two
boxes OF cigars and so cents In money.
While Louis Henkelman, a cigar dealer. OF Sc
MYRTLE avenue, Brooklyn, was standing OUTSIDE
his store this morning. some thief sneaked into
the store by a rear door and stole $40
Mary Drscoll of 712 Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn,
went 10 the store this morning after locking her
APARTMENTS, leaving the key on a shelf In the hall
During her absence her apartments were entered
and gold watch valued at $50, was stolen
Harry Rogers. nfty-two years old. OF IS Cheever
nlace Brooklyn while at work on the steamship
Armenia, lying at the foot OF Harrison street;
tslI into the hold and sustained severe internal
INJURIES, He was removed to Long Island Col
lege Hospital.
The will Of william Turner Patterson, who
dIed Sent "a was fled with Surrogate Abbot,
~ prootIyn this morning His estate, valued at
so 900 is bequeathed to his widow and sister
when Mrs. Edwin Eustis, OF 1893 Douglass street;
nrooElyn this morning sent her daughter, aged
sIT Years out for milk boy snatched IS bill
from the girls hand and ran away
Caroline Martin, aEed forty-four OF Is Firth
avenue, brooklyn, lctt home Yesterday and mas
net returned. To-day the police were asked to
| look for her
The evening world., 1894-10-04
WHY ARE they DIRTY?
Grand Jury Probes Commissioner
Andrews Regarding Streets,
A Cross Fire Of Pertinent Questions
for Halt an Hour.
po,ice Also Summoned to Tell of
Filthy Localities.

The Grand Jury has begun an inves-
.,gatlon of the Street Cleaning Depart
,nent They sent for Commissioner An
arews shortly before 1 o'clock to-day and
Questioned him about the condition of
filthy condition.
They asked him to explain, IL he
could why the garbage has not been
,emoved promptly, and asked him If he
could make any suggestion looking to
The cremation of garbage. They de-
handed to know why arrests had not
been made of people who throw things
into the streets contrary to law.
They inquired particularly into the
causes leading up to the great garbage
blockade, and asked why the Street
Cleaning Department was not able to
cope with the problem of keeping the
streets in a presentable and healthful
condition. Commissioner Andrews was
kept under a cross fire of questions for
over half an hour.
Those who are supposed to have in
side information say TIT this move on
the part OF the Grand e-ry is made for
the purpose of stavine off the inquiry
into corruption in the Police Department,
charge to the Grand Jury on Monday.
In July the Grand Jury spent three
weeks in investigating the Street-Clean-
ing Department, and they were lectured
BY the Recorder for devotng so much
of their time to 1t.
II this Is to be repeated the chances
are slim for the investigation of the Po-
lice Department.
The Grand Jury also asked pertinent
questions relating to the condition of the
streets from many policemen who were
summoned before them. Capt. Cort-
right was before them on the same
business.
The prison cases which they had to
dispose of have all been taken UP and
no move, so far as known, has been
made to obey the instructions of Judge
The evening world., 1894-10-04
BORN JUST A DAY TOO LATE.
Little Constance WinsOr Not In
cIuded in Her Mothers VIII.

cIuOeu IN her MOtherH VIII.
An application for the appointment Of
a guardian for little Constance Winsor.
before Surrogate Abbott, in Brooklyn. to-
day, reveals plot sufficiently strong to
a drama of the Sardou school.
Little Constance is the daughter Of
william T. Wlnsor by his first wife,
who was the holder of real estate to the
value of more than 800. 900. She made a
will leaving all to her husband.
The day following Constance was born.
Her mother died shortly afterwards and
Winsor had the will probated. He men
toned the existence of the child. but
neglected to say that she was born
after the will was executed.
He converted the real estate into
cash and remarked. BY his second
marriage he had one child.
A year ago Winsor committed suicide
at the Aston House by shooting himself.
while In bed. He left will bequeathing
his property to his second wife, and APP
pointing her guardian OF the two chill
dren.
Some Of the friends OF the first wife
do not think that justice has been done
little Constance. and Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Totten applied to be appointed as
her guardian. Mrs. WiHsor No. 2 made
a similar application.
Surrogate Abbott listened to the EVIL
dence on both sides to-day. and reserved
his decision.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
MAYOR ASKS HIM TO RESIGN.
But School Board President Ken
nedy Won't ObIige Sanford.

LONG ISLAND CITY. L. l., Oct A.
1t became known to-day that Mayor
Sanford wrote letter to Daniel ]. Ken
nedy. President of the Board of Educa-
ton. asking Mr.. Kennedy to resign. The
letter was written on Sept. 21, and in 1t
Mayor Sanford stated that Mr.. Ken
nedy's methods of conducting the school
affairs were not in accord with the
Mayors ideas.
Mr.. Kennedy says he has no inten ton
OF resigning. Mayor Sanford won't state
what he will do next in the matter, or
make public the full contents Of his let
ter to President Kennedy.
The trouble seems to have been caused
by President Kennedy refusing to APP
point certain school teachers, among
them Miss Kate Williams. Although she
had two diplomas. 1t is said that Presi-
dent Kennedy thought she was incompe-
font
The evening world., 1894-10-04
DEFECTIVE PLUMBING.
1t liz Said 10 breed Disease in the
summer.

The evils attending the heat of Sum
mer, unless sanitary measures are rig
idly enforced, are too well known to
need recital, says the National Building
Register. The prompt and regular col
lection Of all garbage and the possession
Of "A perly-constructed sewerage sys-
TEN are questions second only in i'm
portance to domestic plumbing. The
municipal authorities may make wise
use of any appropriation for sanitary
purposes, but 1t remains largely with
the owner or landlord to aid and assist
by maintaining "A perfect working of the
plumbing system In the home or office
building. The direct cause %? most Of
the prevalent Ills md complaints OF
Summer IL often found to be due to
defective plumbing, and the Importance
OF having every prccautiou taken to in
sure complete sanitation in this cOnncC-
ton is too great 10 be ncS!igcntly dealt
with,
Whenever 1t may become apparent that
any Of the plumbing devices are not
working properly, steps should imme-
diateiy he taken to secure the prompt
services OF plumber to correct the
defects. Sewer gas, the gases arising
from stagngnt and polluted water, and
The deadly ppiFOny from imperfect drain
age are the evils that menace the house
hold and the general community when
ever prOCrastiIatiUn supCrsedcg Us
erection and watohtulncss. The location
Of your homes may De regarded as par
tCularly healthful and the surroundings
may be all that could be desired but
hose viii Rvnu np'hinv II though
7 IRIS mo-y OF neglect the int &c" plumb
ng system is allowed 10 become uupCT-
feet The city may spend millions OF
dollars for completing n perfect system
Of sewers. but II must be remembered
that these sewers carry Off only what
empties into them,
1t Is the duty OF the house owner to
see that the domestic plumbing system
performs its work perfectly, and II then
becomes the duty OF those in charge OF
municipal affairs to see to II that proper
sewerage facilities are provided for
carrying OF all drainage received from
such sources.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
SEEKING A SETTLEMENT.
striking shirtmaIsers in Conference
with a Contractors Committee.

TrtkfnE Shfrtmakers In conference
with "A Contractors Committee.
The Executive Committee OF the strik-
hg shirtmakers are In conference to-day
with a committee of the Contractors
Association for the purpose OF getting at
q settlement.
1t was said by one of the Executive
Committeeman that the large manufac-
turers and wholesalers had offered the
contractors plenty of work at prices paid
before the strike, but the latter had de-
elined to accept 1t, because they could not
prevail upon the strikers to do the work
at the old scale, which Is from 40 TO. so
per cent. below that demanded by union
workers
1t was also said that the demand for
shirts Is unusually good, and the whole.
salers are unable to supply 1t because OF
the strike.
I'VE shall hold out" said the committee
man, until the manufacturers and the
contractors come to terms. Our new
price list Is a fair one, and we are aware
OF the ability Of the manufacturers and
contractors to pay It,"
The strikers continue to assemble at
Walhalla Hall, and amuse themselves by
chatting and singing and dancing.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
BEST HAND HE EVER SAW.
Recalled to the blacksmith by
stories Told by Whist Players.

Recalled to the blacksmith by
stories Told by Whist Players.
Since iron came into use the towering
form of the smith. as we have watched
the sparks fly from his anvil. has stood
for the synonym of manly strength. in
tegrity and honesty. Novelists have writ
ten him hero. poets have sung OF his
strons arms and his broad forehead, and
Mr.. Murray, in beautiful measure. has
related the true incident of 1.-The Smith
hundred chtluren, himself perishing In
the effort.
A few weeks since, says writer in
Whist. | was at NJ, and my business
any whS. players In town and was re-
ferred to Judge b. | timidly entered
his office, introduced myself, and in less
than a minute the Judges desk was
closed. and he was at the telephone call
ing for Col H. No words were vast
ed. All he said was: Colonel, get Davis
ped on his knees. removed a few dusty
law books. and brought forth a com
plete duplicate set. national method,
cards and all At this instant there en-
classical face, who was introduced as
Col. H. editor of a local paper The
other vas in his shirt sleeves, more or
less SCOT was on his open, frank face,
and his hands bore the marks of having
been washed for the occasion. He was
introduced as Dave, our blacksmith"
For over two hours scarcely a word
was spoken. Twenty hands forward-2O
hands back-520 tricks. Then the score
was counted and the gain was one for
the Judge and the Colonel. 1t appeared
to be n greater triumph than winning
a case in court. The Judges tongue was
loosened, and he told of this and that
and the other, closing with a description
of the prettiest hand he ever saw. Then
tho Colonel told of n pretty hand. Per
haps |, in duh way, said something.
The blacksmith, In almost drawing
tone, said: THE hand that ! remember
was first white and plump and dimpled
and perfect In shape. AS time wore on
1t became broader and darker. Then the
fingers grew longer, the wrinkles came.
the nails We're easily broken and I'M
even, a little wart was on the Thumb,
marked, and the blue veins stood out
prettiest hand j ever saw. II was my
wife's hand. Do you not remember.
Judge, Colonel? Three years ago this
afternoon We filled her grave with now
ers and tears"
In the old lawyers office. the walls
covered with cobwebs and blackened
with smoke four strong men wept like
babies, and three of us mentally thank ed
God that in this cold. selfish world there
was at least one tender-hearted man.
Time may go on its usual way-'men
may come and men may g0'-sorrows
and Joys alike may pass; but this one
afternoon, and this one man. will never
by me be forgotten
The evening world., 1894-10-04
BROOKLYN MEN IN TROUBLE.
Arrested While Taking Patterns
from Philadelphia Glass Works.


PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 4-John Gal
win and Adam Steinmyer, who claim to
reside on Nassau street. Brooklyn. were
arrested shortly after IL o'clock this
morning as they were coming out of Gill
& Co.'s glass works. York and Thomp-
son streets.
They had in their possession a number
of dies and patterns which are used ex-
clusively by Gill & Co.
At hearing to-day the men said that
they were employees OF a Brooklyn glass
patterns. They refused to give the
name of the firm by which they are en-
ployed. Both men were held in bail for
court,
The evening world., 1894-10-04
GAVE AWAY WHISKEY.
SalOOn-Keeper Delap Discharged
by a Jurt's Verdict.

by n Jurt's Verdict.
Charles s. Delap. saloon-keeper. of
Herkimer street and Vesta avenue,
Brooklyn. was tried in the Gates Avenue
Police Court this morning for violating
the Excise law in selling liquor on Sun
day. and was acquitted by a jury.
Thomas Reilly, of SS Sumpter street,
testified that on Sunday, Sept 9, he en-
tered Delap's saloon to collect a bill. &C
companied by an employee, As they
were about to leave he called for two
drinks of whiskey, which were fur
nished. Reilly and his man drank the
liquor, placed the pay on the bar and
then went out. This story was corrobo-
rated by the employee.
Delap claimed that as Reilly was going
out he said:
drink, anyhow"
Delap then gave them the whiskey,
but left the bar before they finished
drinking. He did not see them put any
money on the counter.
In dismissing the jury. Justice Quigley
said:
IT cannot see how you reached such a
verdict, but as you are unanimous /
must abide by your decision. The pris-
oner Is discharged"
The evening world., 1894-10-04
AFTER THE $4,000.
Staten Island Rapid Transit Com
pany Desires a Settlement.

The interjection of a delicate legal
question into the fight over the Staten
Island ferry franchise has more closely
defined the issue between the Rapid
Transit Company and Howard Carroll.
The purchaser of the lease.
At IL o'clock General Superintendent
cannon, accompanied by his counsel, MT
boardman. of the firm of Tracy. Board
man & Plat, called upon Comptroller
Fitch and demanded that the sum or
Nl5Oo be paid to the Staten Island Rapld
transit Company.
Comptroller Fitch explained that the
money could not be paid just now, as
ne had no right to demand 1t from the
new purchaser, Howard Carroll, until
NE lease was altered. The original
lease, he explained, was made out from
June !, 1894, but as the sale took place
n the last week of September such
NaSe could not be given. :, ,,,,
lie assured Mr.. Cannon that all dill-
senee was being employed. and request
Gu MIN not to Inconvenience the public
ny Withdrawing the boats.
Mr.. Cannon protested that he was DO
ing everything for the public. and while
ne did not say II in so many words, he
tSVe the Comptroller the impression that
Me boat service would be continued
Until the lease it executed.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
FORT OF NEW YORK.
ARRIVED.
OUTGOING STEAMERS.
SAILED Tn.nAS
TO SAIL TOMORROW,
INCOMING STEAMERS.

DUE TODAY.
The evening world., 1894-10-04

WE PURCHASED WITH THE SAME LOT A
LARGE QUANTITY OF
The evening world., 1894-10-04
FOUGHT A HIGHWAYMAN.
Bloomfield Citizens Have n Desper.
ate Encounter on the Road.

BLOOMFIELD. N. j., Oct. 3.-Charles
McCracken. of Park avenue, was &C.
costed on the street late last night by a
man who asked him for the time. Nc
Cracker made movement to take out
his watch and the man sprang upon him.
The highwayman. being the stronger
was overpowering McCracken, when
Frank w. Power came up. McCracken
ana Power were getting the better OF the
highwayman, when drunken man put
In an appearance. The highwayman
called upon the newcomer. who also took
a hand.
The highwayman broke away and ran
McCracken and Power shook themselves
loose from the other. and started in
pursuit The highwayman had too much
OF a start, however, and escaped. The
drunken man was arrested on suspicion
of being an accomplice.
McCrack"n and Power have furnished
police, and the latter say that they will
get him.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
POLICE STOPPED THE WORK.
Contractor Moore Arrested and N
Test Case VIII he Made,

The Central Railroad of New jersey
made another attempt about O'Clock
this morning to lay the spur from its
main track to the Mallenkrodt Chemical
Works, in Greenville. beginning to tear
up Culver avenue. near Westside ave-
nue..
Word was hastily sent to the Seventh
Precinct station.h9use. and Capt MI
sponded. They arrested Contractor
Frank C. Moore on the charge of vio-
lating a city ordinance, and all work
was stopped.
The railroad claims the right to Law
the spur, and work was started this
morning in order to make a test case
Of IT.
fore Justice Douglass in the Police
Court, and his hearing will take place
tomorrow morning.
The evening world., 1894-10-04
KINGS COUNTY PRIMARIES.

Republicans VIII Tonight Choose
County Convention Delegates.
The Republican primaries will be held
In Kings County tonight for the cleo
ton Of delegates to the City and County
conventions. The County Convention
Will be held next Wednesday, and the
City Convention the next day. Both
Will be held in the Clermont Avenue
Rink.
At Republican headquarters in Brook
lyn this morning 1t was said that no
attempt to combine with the Shepard
faction OF the Democracy will be made
until the day before the date set for
the County Convention