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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
TRAINS IN COLLISION.
Passenger Ran Into a Freight on
the Susquehanna ROnd.

OAKLAND, n. j., July ia rear-end
collision occurred here late last night
between passenger train and a freight
train on the Susquehanna road. The
passenger train ran into the freight.
Engineer John Beatty. of the passenger
train. received painful injuries by his
engine crashing into the rear freight car.
causing splnters of wood to strike him
in the face.
The accident occurred near the spot
where the disaster of last Friday hap
pened. The wrecked freight cars from
thai accident were still on the side track
The freight train was backing on what
Ia known as the brickyard switch and
was nearly on the switch to let the
train pass when 1t was struck.
There Is turn In the road at this
place, and Engineer Beatty did not see
the freight until 1t was too late. He
| thinking 1t had already made the switch
did not slow down his train. The pas
sengers in the passenger train wer,
thrown from their seats. None wa:
The engine OF the passenger train wa,
thrown from the track. A wreckins
train arrived. and after four hours the
track was cleared.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
ACCUSED OF PERJURY.
Horn Has Builder Frederick Zim-
norman Arrested.

ETNA, n. j.. July 1s.-Frederick Zim-
norman, a contracting carpenter, Of
River Edge. was arrested last night by
Constable Thomas Demorest and ar
raigned before Justice Angel, at this
place, on the charge OF perjury. Fred
erick Horn. for whom Zimmerman had
built house at River Edge, alleges
that Zimmerman drew plan of a house
for him, the dimensions of which were
20 by 80 feet The plan was accepted by
Horn, and the latter says that Zimmer-
man, instead of sticking to the original
plan. built house IS by - feet.
When the house was finished. thinner
man presented a bill. which Horn
thought was eXorhltant. Zimmerman
claimed that his original plans we're for
~ house IL by 20 feet, but that at Horns
request. the plans were changed to d
20 by 30 foot house, and he charged ac-
cordingly. Horn refused to pay the bill
and Zimmerman brought suit.
Jacob Van Buskirk, the building in
spector of the Oradell Building and
Loan Association swore that the Is by 20
foot plans were not the original ores
drawn for the house. Justice Angel
placed Zimmerman under 500 bonds for
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
GOOD FOR THE SICILIAN.
Bids for Appalling Central Parl.
Walks Rejected,

All the bids for asphalting walks in
Central Park were rejected to-day by
the Park Board. New proposals Will be
invited. The lowest bidder was not the
Sicilian Asphalt Company. but Presl-
dent Clausen said the contract would
probably be awarded to that Company.
because the asphalt offered by the low
est bidder was of inferior quality. The
Board. however. concluded not to show
any favoritism.
p: j. Moran got the contract for
building the entrance to Central Park
at Ninetieth street and Eighth avenue
for 4,197,90.
II was decided to ask the Board of
Estimate for $1,000 to finish the clean
ing out of the pond at Fifty-ninth street
in Central Park. This piece OF botch-
work has already taken nearly, two
Director Smith, Of the Menagerie,
was authorized to purchase two cas-
sowaries for $500. They are rare Ash
attic birds.
No action was taken on the petition
of citizens. who complained to the
Board about the disreputable men and
women who frequent Central Park and
act indecently there.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
FELL FROM WINDOWS.
Little While eager Was Killed md
Katie Ferguson Mny Die.

Coroner Dreamer Of Brooklyn, was no.
tilted this morning Of the death OF Will
lam eager, aged sixteen months, who
lived with his parents on the fourth
floor of 217 Ralph avenue.
The child was left alone in a room
for few minutes last night playing
on the floor. While his parents were alb
sent he climbed upon a chair and leaned
out of a window. Losing his balance.
he fell and struck the pavement, forty
feet below. An ambulance was called.
but the little fellow died before Its ar
rival.
Ten-year- old Katie Ferguson, of 43s
Marcy avenue, fell from a sscond-story
window last night and was removed
to the Homoeopa THO Hospital She sus-
tanned severe contusions about the body
and internal injuries. which may prove
fatal
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
GRAFT FOR SNEAk.THIEVES.
I1sht-Fingered Gentry Find Brook.
Iynitcs Good Pickinr,,

Gentry Find Brook
lynitcs Good Picking"
Sneak thieves and pickpockets were
very active In Brooklyn last night and
early this morning.
Michael Moran fell asleep on the stoop
Of his residence, Al Sackett street, last
night, and when he awoke he discovered
that his gold watch. worth $50 had
been stolen.
Casper Ahrens of 1856 Hamilton ave-
nue., told the police to-day that thieves
had entered his home. and stolen $50
IN money. two bankbooks, some other
valuable papers and jewelry worth 5000
,Jewelry worth SIS was stolen -arly
this morning from the apartments Of
Augustus Martens. 1922 Fulton street.
Henry Williams, twenty-seven years
old. OF Ocean avenue. and Richard Nni-
Ter. twenty-nine years old, of Surf
avenue, were arrested this morning on
CONF laint of Mary Scheeron, who lives
on Swigert's Walk, Coney Islani,
and stealing $50 worth of property.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
MANGLED BY A DOG.
tel-Keeper Joaquin Attacked
by His St. Bernard.
Flesh Torn Of His Arm from
Shoulder to Elbow.
A Hired Man Appeared in Time to
Save His Life.

H1LLSDALE, y. j.. July ls.--C. H.
eighth street and Sixth avenue. New
York, was badly lacerated on the LETT
shoulder and arm yesterday afternoon
by a large st. Bernard slut which he
keeps around his stables 10 protect his
property.
The slut has brood OF little ones and
is known to be vicious. She is kept
muzzled. except when eating. which she
happened to he doing when Mr. Joaquin
went in the chicken-house near by.
The dog was not very well acquainted
with her master, as he kept Il man to
attend her. and, thinking him n stranger.
she sprang upon him. Putting her two
huge paws on his breast, she fastened
tie flesh from the shoulder to the elbow.
The dogs keeper. hearing Mr.. Joaquin
cries. rushed to save his life and dubbed
the brute into submission
hausen' S office. where the wound was
dressed
The same dog short time ago bit
Frank Hit, IA street ear conductor on
the Twenty-third street and Broadway
line In the left wrist. He happened to
get too close to the dog AZ he was pas
inC and she sprang out and grabbed
him. Luckily her teeth slipped and he
was not badly injured.
Joaquin owns a Summer cottage on
Hillsdale Manor, and Is spending the
Summer here with his family. Hit also
lives near by.
A few days ago, after the dog bit Mr..
Hit. Scotch terrier owned by Joaquin
ventured too near the huge st. Bernard
when she was eating and was bitten al
most in half.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
NO GROUNDS FOR HTS ARREST
So II Would Seem in the Case of
PeddIer O'Brien.

Health Commissioner z. Taylor Emery,
Of Brooklyn. has peculiar methods. An
example of this was shown in the But
Ter Street Police Court, Brooklyn. this
morning.
Charles O'Brien was arrested on Court
street about Z o'clock for selling fish
In the street. He was carrying his wares
II mis- hand. Health Inspector John B.
Deereine made the arrest. Justice
Walsh askd Defrai Inc why he made an
arrest or such a charge "Is there any
ordinance, statute or law of any kind
the warrants such q proceeding" asked
the Judge.
q eifeirs could not think of any. and
oroe= o. Commissioner Emery. Judge
Wish tolo O'Brien to go and return to-
morroV, ano sent the papers back to
Commissioner Emery, asking for an ex-
plane!ion.
OSfler seys he will doubtless sue the
city ior false imprisonment. The matter
VIII come up again tomorrow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
CHOKED TO DEATH.
Ernest Otto Died ON Rnndnil's ISL
and July Last.

DR.. Austin Macy, Superintendent of
the Male Asylum on Randalrs Island,
reported to the Coroner's Office to-day
that patient In the asylum named
Ernest Otto had checked to death there
July I.
Otto was eating that day, when some
bread and rice got stuck in his larynX.
Physicians were summoned, removed the
obs truction from his throat ana tried
artificial respiration. but the man died
in two hours.
otto was sent to the asylum from
Bellevue in May, 1890. His case was
diagnosed as general psresis. He was
thirty-siN years old.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
HER OLD LOVER THE sHEARER?
Pretty Annie Nicholson Loses Her
Abundant Golden Tresses.
Her Mother Thinks the Deed Was
Done by II Rejected Suitor.

Detectives of the Bedford avenue sta
ton. Williamsburg. are searching for
Jack the Shearer." who has evidently
resumed his work in that locality. 1t
has been some months since any COM
plants were received by the police. al
though about a year ago half dozen
young women were mourning the loss
of their hair.
Annie Nicholson, the twenty-year- old
daughter of Mrs. Mary Nicholson, of %
Leonard street, is Il good-looking young
woman, and UP to yesterday had head
of blonde hair that was the envy of all
her girl friends. Annie was very proud
of it herself. and wore 1t in one Ions
thick braid that reached down below
her waist.
The young woman is employed in
Meyers factory, at 475 Keap street, and
went to work as usual yesterday morn
ing. Shortly afterwards a girl working
next to ner looked at Annie closely and
cried:
why. some one has cut your hair!'
The braid was still there. but had been
cut nearly half way through, evidently
by sharp pair Of scissors; The cut
had tied around her hair, and this
ribbon was the only thing that pre-
vented it from falling to the ground.
Annie had no desire to work that day,
and went home. where she told her
story to her mother with many tears.
Mrs. Nicholson visited the Bedford ave-
nue. station and reported the case to
Sergt. Burford. Mrs. Nicholson believes
that the braid was cut for revenge, and
tells a long story about an old man en-
ployed in the factory, who was in love
with Annie, but was refused by the
girl Under the advice of the police
She refused to make the mans name
public.
Annie says she does not know when
her hair was cut, and II may have been
done on the street or in the factory.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
STEAMER CEPHEUS FLOATED.
lowed to south AmbOy for Repairs.
Cetus All RiRht.

COMFY ISLAND. l.. l., July ls.-Tae
Iron steamboat Cepheus, which was In
collision yesterday afternoon during the
fog with her sister boat Cetus and was
beached at Norton's Point, was foated
at 0. AZ this morning.
The large hole in her side was
patched up and she was taken to South
Amboy for repairs.
The Cepheus got of with the aid OF
her own engines. but was acconpa MED
to South Amboy by a wrecking tug.
The Cetus will resume her trips this
afternoon. The joiner work at tine
bow, which was torn away by the col
lision, has been repaired and Is being
painted
The Secretary of the Company said
this morning that the investigation by
the Company as to the cause OF the
accident had shown that neither cap
tains nor pilots were to blame. The fact
was that but for the skill and precau-
tons displayed by those in charge of
the two boats there would have been
q serious disaster. The Cepheus would
no doubt have been cut I'm two.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
SAID TO BE PICKP0CKETS.
Two Men Held for the Grand Jury
In Jersey city.

Edward Farmer and Albert Scott. II
negro. both believed 10 he profe ssiOnal
piCkpockets, were taken before JUS
tice Potts, in Jersey city, to-day. They
were Identified by Mamie Ryan, OF 276
Grove street; Edward ponnelly, of Sus-
sex street: Matthew Roessler, of Al War
rem street; Joseph Weistins, OF 100
Morris street, and other persons as be
ing the thieves who stole their pocket
books and watches while they were
Watching a parade In Jersey city on
Monday night
Justice Potts committed them to await
the action OF the Grand Jury.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

NockAWAY BEACH. July lS,-Mrs Philips, Of
o,o'e avenue, called at the station house at Sea
49, t't evening and asked the police to look for
"n''ear-od Stepson. who left home over a
sAer who 10 employed at K,ngsiand's Casino,
~ nseplhs the boy away from his home, She
h. IN nv Slater was not proper person 10 care
-s AeroIS the boy they would take him home.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
TRIED TO STAB CLAYTON.
boston Man Attacks a Coney Island
Hotel Clerk,

COMFY ISLAND, l.. l.. July 1S.-Theo-
Gore Mackin, of Boston, yesterday at
ehaed the races at Brighton Beach and
went broke. Last night he appeared at
ue Prospect Hotel and asked for
loom' He was unable to pay for the
room and II was refused him.
s,M,ackln then pulled a long knife and
attempted to stab Frank Clayton, son of
ns.:hs Police Capt. Clayton. night clerk
the hotel Bystanders prevented him
rom hurting Clayton Mackin was ar
ralsned before Justice Finnerty this
ssornlng and was held on the charge OF
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
RUNAWAY BOYS FOUND.
Two Brooklyn lads Who Say They
Want to He Farmers.

NEWARK. n. j.. July lS.--Janea
O'Connor, twelve years old. and Joan
smith. thirteen years Of age, Of Brook
Ign, \. y, ran away from their homes
on Monday. Last night Mrs. Graham,
who resides on Orchard street, Bloom
field, notified the Bloomfield police that
the two boys were At her residence.
The bows parents We're communicated
with. and this morning Mr. Smith, father
of John, went to Bloomfield ani took
them home. The boys said they left
home because they wanted to become
I.ncrs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
CLARA CASPER IMPROVED.
Her Unknown AssaiInnt Has Not
Yet Been Captured.

FORT LEE, n. J.. July ls.-The man
who assaulted pretty siNteen-year-old
Clara Casper last Saturday has not
yet been captured.
The search for the as5ailant is still
being conducted, but it Is now four
days since the assault and no one in the
neighborhood of Fort Lee has seen the
man.
The condition of the girl continues
to improve She IL able 10 go about
the house, but Is kept very quiet. The
father ard brother Of the girl, who
led the searching parties, say II he is
captured there will be no need OF a
trial
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
TOWN BURIED THE CHILD.
Parents squsndered the Money Con
tributcd bS NeighLors.

BELLENILI.E, y. J.. July Is, TIL"
neIghbors OF John Allen and his wife, of
Union avenue. are indignant over the
neglect OF that couple to bury their child
"A hoy, who died last FRIDAY while. IL is
said his parents were drunk.
The neigh pors subscribed money to
pay for the burial. but the Aliens are
accused OF spending the contributions
for drink. on Monday the child was
buried at the towns expense. and now
the neighbors threaten the Aliens VITA
legal proceedings.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
SAYS M'CARTY DID IT.
rammnny Wants the Credit for
MaciarIane's Condrmutiom.

Tammany which takes everything in
sight, is claiming the credit for the con-
frmation OF Wallace MacfarIane as
United States pistrlct-Attoruey for this
district by the United States Senate yes
t-rday, John II, McDarty, the Tammany
man nominated by President cleveland
for United States Marshal, was con-
nTned at the same time. ana now 1t Is
said that Nrcdrty carried Mactarlane
through with senator HINTS friendly aid.
As a matter of fact, senator tiill said,
when Mr.. MdCtaTlane's name was sent
to the Seu4.e, that h. would not oppose
confirmation. Nr, h"ctlrl5ne was per-
sCually not Objectionable II him. Mac
far.anr's confirmation was therefore eX-
pectrl. Senator HiN H., however, hold
ing u the confirmation of Mr. Bennett
as United states pistrict-Attoraey for
BroDklNm.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
Dro,pcd Dead in the street,

Jacob Johann. aged 'or'y.n9e, Of y Catherine
s,rso, nrnok!yu. dropped dead a. the corner
o, Leonard and Grand streets Williamsburg
a, a o'clock this mornins presumably 81 near
stss.ss lie Wns on III, way TO work IN IL
n 80 nress mandatory IN this city
uhere he Was employed as q lsborcT
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
CAN'T GUST CONNOLLY.
Repu blican Move AGninst Eliza
beth's City Attorney Falls.

ELIZABETH. N. j., July ls-The
attempt Of the Republican majority
In the Elizabeth City Council to GUST
the Democratic City Attorney year
before his term OF office would expire
has proved a signal failure. The Arbitra-
ton Committee, consisting Of eX-ludge
Joseph Cross RcpD and Counsellor
Richard V. Lindabury DemD, reported
last night, Cross favoring the oustng OF
the Attorney. but Lindabury, who was
elected by the vote OF the Republican
majority In the BOARD, held that city
Attorney Connolly holds Office until July
|. 1885, and can successfully institute quo
wdrranto proceedings against the Coun-
oil should II try to displace him.
The effort to bounce the two Demo
cratic city physicians viii also. II is
said, fall through. capt. Robert klrk-
land GRepD was elected Excise Commits
sioner last night for three years
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
MlLITlAMEN DRILL BETTER.
Work of state Troops Now Camped
NJ PeekskiIi Improves.

STATE CAMP. PEEKSKILL, n. V,
July ls There was marked improve
ment in the guard mount and forenoon
drills OF the SiXty-fifth Regiment and
the Separate Companies to-day. The men
During the forenoon the weather was
cool and CLOUDY. and threatened rain,
The officer Of the day IL Capt Wilson.
4 Company IL.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
woman sryed from Drowning.

RocKAwAY BEACH July H-Mary cronln'
uh, lives IN Brooklyn, Was taken with cramps
While bathing near schillInC's Hotel YESTERDAY
she called for heip end Oscar Ensels and 'rro''
Toble. life savers vent TO her rescue Mfs h ~,
min was Reconstructed win great almcu'F anu "@u
so remain at the hotel all uisht
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
May stop Sale OF brand, Drops.

NEWARK. y, j., july ls.-Thc Board II Health
asst night considered the adsisAbi'tty u prh'S-
itins the sale oi candy brandy drops TO children
They are said to create desire for alcohol. TSe
city chemical analyIer viii report On the matter
Al The n,,t nneet!ug ~ the lIlaIl D. is probable
that he viii decide asI.usl the sfle ot the drops
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

Hard times and the lack OF r. idy
money haVe made the clothing business.
Ike all otheSs. very backward and man
ufdCturers have found themselves with
laiIng house IN this line has rrcentiy
sold 10 the enterprlsirG Progress cloth
ing Company, g. tnrtlantt street. an i'm
mtnse stock OF seashuabie goods Al 80
cents on the dollar. and these goods Will
be disposed o. At prices that viii tempt
the most conservative buyer. Every Sal-
ment l. warranted and viii be Kept in
ana cheyiot suits for 6.4S; trousers, 9S
cents: childrsn's suits, $l.IS, These ave
samp.e prices, IL Will pay you to call at
CT CSrtlandt street ami see these GOODS '
a.. ,,,..-..-,..,. a,-,-,,,,.s sN,,-, 80. ,hu
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
WOMEN WHO SUFFER

cures Weaknesses, Bearing Down SelSa-
tons. and kindred nlaladies.
For those about 10 become mothers, il
is o priceless boon, for 1t les-ens the pain
and pcrilS of childbirth, shortens labor ~
and the period of confinement, and pro
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nourishment for the child
THOMAS THIRLwELL- of R0boftsddle. Pa,
says: ~ cannot sufficiently express 10 you
my gratitude for tho benefit your Favor
daughter.
OF late she has suffered no pain whatever.
II 70 amply marvelous."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18
Boarders Wanted.

one TIM, s1c per line Second Tina ne. ~
hne; ni-d and Subsequent Tmea f5c per hns.
No extra charge on Stpidaba
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smith R.p,nce. Gucnther.

NEWARK, ~ J.. July B--s, 5 Saith has
resigned as President 0i tbs Board 0i Excise
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

you read The Evening World"
M Won read the Sunday World?
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Mrs wrNsIow's sonTHISG SyRUP Tor chill
dren ttethius cures Hsud collie, diarrhoa, 25,. ~
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

Comm ssioners. and A. C. Guenther has been
named for the vacancy.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

10TH ST, li9 E.-NeatIy furnished room. Or
gentlemen. with board, also hall room.
nth ST, - l. block from Broadway-Desirabis,
cool rooms; abundant table, transients;
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pTH ST, 81 E.-Eegantiy furnished large .
small rooms; summer prices; table board.
9TH ST. 90 E.-Large small rooms; good
board gentlemen ladies'; home comforts.
10Th 81. 20 b., near Brnadwuy-LArge privi-
ltgG, llsht housekeeping: hall with or without
board.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-18

ireT "Wednesday until Sept. IS uR Be THE
" ORLD' \ BOARDERS DAE" Az adrer.
tscme b ,ntsr this coss Jfcuton oppearin1 inte
Ne msdov morning eii',on or THE WORLD wR
BE- repeated IN The EVENING WORLD ne sdms
Jiee NJ charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-23
keTormra GromeIrr.
Iron IA. I'ouih'. oo~prnion.


Almost hundred years ago two men set QUE
from Virginia to visit the Scioto Valley. of the
beauty and fertility of which thsy had heard
alluring reports On the third night they
reached Clarksourgh. where they put NJ wi b
. man who appeared 10 be honest but old
fashion od and tlliterate.
Can you tell US how far II Is to Marietta,
and VIII at sort OF q road We shall md p asked
one OF the travellers
Yes" answered the host. that Is exactly
what can 10, for was Apo nteh one OF the
viewers to lay out tn" road and nave lust re-
turned from the performance Of that duty
That is fortunate What do you call the
distaurs3"
Well, the distance on straight line, which
We first run. was seyenty-ilve miles; bat on
our way back We discovered and marked an
other line. which WAS much nearer
The two travellers had each spent some
years In the study OF surveying. and were
more or less amused at tho idea Of a line
shorter than a straight line between two given
points. .,, a.,
However the next morning they took the
route which their informant had pronounce
the shorter. and. true enough they fOunh Ms
Statement correct: for the crooked road went
round the hills while the straight one went
over them and the distance round MAS less
than the distance over,