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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 1.-THE stockhold-
ers of the Branford lock works have made
application for the appointment Of core
ceivsrs to act with Receiver Towns. The
stockholders are not satisfied with
Towns's management Of the concerns AZ
fairs. The company owes about e70, 200,
and its assets are e1bo. 900, and the indebt-
sdness has not been cut down ~ rapidly
- they think II should have been.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Seventh Annual BANQUET.

The seventh annual banquet OF the
Young Mems Democratic Club will be
held next Thursday, Washington's birth
day, In Providence. The affair will be
a more ella borste celebrat ion than ever be-
fore attempted. Hon. Clifton r. Breeken-
ridge OF Arkansas aud Hon. y. NJ. Hall of
Minnesota will he present.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
HACKETTS TRIAL.
Three Witnesses Examined-Adlourned Until
Wednesday Evening.

The Hackett court martial was con-
tinued at 8 o'clock last evening in Brigade
headquarters. Az the mem bers OF the
court were present, and Gen. Budlong
presided. The court room was filed with
spectators, as before. Three new wit
nesses were called last evening.
Gen. Dyer was recalled and the other
witnesses were Maj. Thomas II. Donahue,
Capt. Joseph A. Trainor, Company f.,
and Sergt. John F. Oonnelly. The trial
was adjourned until Wednesday evening
at 7 :45 o'clock.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
THE PADLEY CASE.

Patrolman Daniel Fitzgerald of Station
3, Boston, who took Henry E. Padley In
charge Jan. 10Th, says no violence was
used, that Padley was not arrested and
was not drunk. Capt. Watts OF the Third
Division says Padley was no time under
arresi and that medical attendance was
immediat ely called.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
PERSONAL.

COL p. Il. Hayes Is In New York on
business.
Miss Lizzie Feeley of Providence Is
visiting friends In this city.
Hugh Hall, the Pine street druggist, Is
entertaining New York friends.
Rev. Father Halligan is accompanied by
his brother, Thomas Halllgan, on his
Cuban trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John jolly, Miss Ryan
and their trimmers will spend the coming
week In New York city inspecting the
latest styles in millinery.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
WAITING FOR HIM.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 1.-THE postmaster
Of Natick 10 looking for William Briggs,
who was formerly a resident Of that vii
lsge. A letter from South Bend, Neb,
states that he has fallen heir to large
nm of rnonev
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

DOUBLE RUNAWAY.
Commotion on Main Street Caused BY Fly.
ina Steeds.

This forenoon Hon. Henry b. Metcalf
left his horse, attached to sleigh, stand
Ing In front OF the Conant Building.
Something frightened the animal and IL
started on mad run down Main street.
&c. Bakers delivery sleigh was stand
In front OF the New England Grocery and
Mr.. Metcalfs sleigh struck Bakers and
away went both horses down through the
square. Probably fifty tried to stop one
or the other but could not.
Metcal's horse ran to the barn on
Broadway and Bakers was caught at the
corner OF Main and School streets.
Bakers horse and sleigh were not injured,
but Mr.. Metcalf's sleigh is q wreck and
the horse has two bad cuts on one of It's
lepa
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
cambrIdos nonos Hss DEED Solder.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. IL. - Both
branches Of the city government met in
special session last night 70 take action on
the death Of General Hineks. Resolutions
were passed and 1t was voted 10 attend
the funeral In . body. 10 was resolved
that the city council of Cambridge pay
Its tribute Of profound respect and regard
to the memory Of the gallant soldier and
unselhsh patriot
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
EeefllnY Sick.

In many instances invslids are restricted
by physician to easily digestible food, usually
boiled or sterilized milk Is prescribed. In
such cases the value of Borden's Peerless
Brand Evaporated Cream, or unsw eetened
condensed milk Is apparent. Prepared by
y. Y. Conden sed Milk Co
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
FOR SOCIAL PURPOSES.
Glass Eight Of the Pleasant View Baptist
Church Sunday School ORGANIZE.

There was q meeting last evening OF
class 8 of tho Pleasant View Baptist
Church Sunday school for the purpose OF
forming . social Organization.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
Presidsnt-Alyin h. Colweil.
Vice President-Frsnk r. Sibley.
Secretary and Tressurer-Mabel f.
Godfrey.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Sensational YaeA DsaLsl.

PORTLAND. Ne, Feb l1-Ex-G Governor
Davis of Bangor, In . letter To Q promi-
nsnt business man Of shis city, took oc-
casion to make an emphatis denial that
the story Of the alleged shooting in the
Maine woods came from him.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
OUT ON THE PIKE.
Many Fas, Steppers and Private Turnouts
Make a Gay Scene.

This afternoon found many sleighs out
on the Pike and the sport was fast and
furious after the dinner hour. Not alone
was II the fast ones that enjoyed the
drive, for many private turnouts with
big sleds and gaily pDumed steeds took in
the scene.
The weather was most delightful and
the course was meyer in better condition.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
DDNTBITE.

Yesterday Kasper Kern, the well known
German dealer in wet goods, received a
green goods circular. Kasper was not so
green as TO be caught with such chaff and
brought the letter to the station.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
On the Sick List.

The venerable Matt hew Goodwin OF
French street is III OF ailments due to%SfI
age.
Miss Adele Fitzpatrick Ci Prospect
street 10 recovering from severe illness.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
MUST COME HOME.

The United States Senate has rejected
the nomination Of Benjamin Lenthier of
Lowell, Mass, to be consul at Sherbroke,
Que, whose nomination failed to receive
the concurrence OF the senate at it's last
session. Lenthier IS we'll known in this
ctty
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
The Gurney studio

n mas been re- opened by 4. 4. Adams, nm
artist of several years experience. He IL
prepared to do first class work and has made
arrangements 10 receive all tickets assured
by the former proprietor. n you want first
class work give him a call.
TIN GURSEf STUDIO,
lls Main street,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
4 Bullet Through Me Mead.

BRrDoEPoRT, Conn, Feb. l7-John
Shepard, aged 80, Of Strstford, shot him
self in the head with . ride. He quar-
relied with his landlady and then pointed
Q rife 10 his head and sprung the trigger
with O broomstick and disA instantly,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
HIS STUD STOLEN.

Capt. Doe Of the New Bedford Polo Club
lost a diamond Thursday night at the
Manhattan house In that city valued at
$500. Capt. Doe thinks he left the ring In
the bathroom just before retiring. This
morning the ring was missing.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Every Little Helps.

This morning Edward Clark brought
pair OF shoes and rubbers to the police
station and said they might mitigate the
sufferings Of some tramp.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Died This Morninu.

Mrs. Elderkin, mother OF William s.
Elderkln OF the Pawtucket Street Rail-
way, died at her home on North Main
street this morning.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Taken 10 the HosDitaI.

A man who has been Ill at No. 2ls
Weeden street for some time was taken to
the Rhode Island Hospital this forenoon
In the police ambulance.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Higgins Brotners
laA n... u EaaEs.

Smoke the Doyle Invincibls.
Smoke the Doyle Perfector.
Smoke the Doyle Bouquet, LOG.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

~ Silverware will always look bright II you
use Diamond Dust Polishing Powder. No
chemicals. Grocers and druggists.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
BUSINESS BETTER.

The business outlook at the Coats
Thread Works Is improving land the pro-
duction will be increased.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
MODEL GRAND RANGE FOR 1894.

HANDSOMESr AND BEST.
PRICES FROM $50 UPWARD.
LESS DlsCoUNr FOR CASH.
FLINT's Bos ron FURNITURE CO.,
JUs1 OVER THE BRIDGE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

Smoke the LeFavor, lOc.
Smoke the Upton. &c.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

Higgins Brothsrs.
Old Cutter whiskies.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

Higgins Brothers
Mount Vernon Whistles.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
NO DIAMONDS ON THE DUMP.
Mrs. Marks Finds Missing Jewels,
and This Makes LnbOrcrs Mad.

h report that thousands of dollars
worth OF diamonds had been thrown out
the ashes at the city dump at
the foot of East Eightieth street early
last week has caused some pretty tall
hustling on the part Of the Italians m
ployed Mt the dump, Not only have the
children of sunny Italy been looking for
the trcasura, but, as the report spread
their ranks were swelled by hundreds Of
street urt Nins: ~ m-
Marks. the wife Of n wealthy real estate
dealer, of lO7 East SiNty-tirst street
missed her ~hanJ~Oine diamond earrings
and "A beautiful ,luster pin. After the
hoiise had been searched high anu low,
n carpets turned and closets ran
sacked, Mrs. Marks came to the conClu-
sion, though 1t Is not stated why. mat
the gems had been thrown into the ash
barrel. T.
The ashmen were notified, and they. In
turn. coniided to the men ut the dump
that sCNrril thousand dollars worth or
diamonds had been lost in some ashes,
The report grew until the searchers
seemed 10 imagine a VCrltable dia mond
mine cNit'cd In IN" dump.
This murUing however, Mrs. Marks
found the Jewels just whore she now re-
members that sh' rat them. There ~
rrio!cinC At the Marks horne IN consc-
ol;pnCe, hut the Italians swear that they
have been tTicked, and are eager for re-
CnCp.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
THINK IT Was DYNAMITE.
Detectives Believe the Segalls
Meant to Blow Up the House.
Husband, Wife and Mother Held on
Suspicion of Arson.

Jacob Segall. Ills wife. Sarah, and his
mother, Esther, were all held in the Lee
Avenue Co Irt, Williamsburg. this morn
ing on suspicion OF arson. They were
arrested at 10 o'clock last night shortly
after a fire in their apartments, IS South
Third street.
The Sega,ls occupy a fat on the fourth
story, n the place was wrecked last
night by what they claimed was an en-
plosion OF gas. The police say there Is
absolutely no foundation for such a state
ment, as the family used lamps. Fur
thermore. as the members of the family
were at home all day 1t couldn't have
been un accumulation from IL leak In an
unused pipe.
Detectives Marks and Hayes believe
that the Segalls intended to wreck the
place vita dynamite, AMI that there was
a premature explosion. The household
effects of the family are insured. and the
policy Is in the possession OF n man who
lives in Hester street, this city.
Mrs. Sarah Segali has told two differ
eht stories as TO how the explosion cc-
Cured. First she said she dropped a
lamp she was carrying, and that the eX-
plosion Of gas that followed set fire to
the lamp exploded in her n
The younger Mrs. Segail Is badly
burned about the hand, but her mother
ii-iaw Is not ever bruised. The damage
lone to the building by the explosion was
about S5,0N.
Fire Marshal Lewis and his assistant
took charge of the case this morning
and are making a rigid Investigation
The Marshal declined to express any
opinion on the case.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
BROOKLYN NEWS.
DEATH AFTER COMMUNION.
Little Frances Werner Dies from
Her Burns.
Her Clothing Was Set Afro by n
Coal from the "L."

Frances Werner. fourteen years old. Of
10 Crescent street. East New York. who
was horribly burned yesterday after
noon. by a hot Goa from an engine on
the Union Elevated Railroad, died this
morning.
The girl had attended church yester-
day morning and received her first COM
munion. She was attired In a pretty
white &C stume. Shortly after 3 O'Clock
she was crossing Crescent street, near
Jardine place. when a train on the ~
road passed. The fireman VAS evidently
raklng the fire. as a hot coal fell upon
the child. Instantly her clothing caught
fire. A light breeze famed the flame
and the inflammable material blazed up.
Spectators tore the burning garments
from her body, and an ambulance was
called.
Firemen of the Elevated Railroad, 1t
Is said, are in the habit of dumping
the fires as they approach the end of
the line, near Cypress Hills Cemetery.
and at times hot ashes fall to the street
in a perfect shower.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
STRICKEN ON HIS YACHT.
W. I. futile, One of McKane's
Inspectors, Is Paralyzed'
He Recently Served Time for Con-
cealing Registry Lists.

COMFY ISLAND. N. Y, une H.
Washington l. futile, who was one Of
John Y. McKane's election inspectors
last November, was stricken with paraly-
sis this morning while out sailing in
Gravesend Bay. He was sitting In his
yacht sewing the sail, when suddenly
he tunlbled off the chair.
James Martin. who was on board, asked
him what was the trouble. There was
no answer. as Tutt,e was unconscious.
Martin Immediately sailed over to the
pier at Sheepshead. and futile was re-
moved to his home on Voorhees, avenue:
DIR. j. o. F. Hill was summoned. and
after examining his patient said that
futile had heen stricken with paralysis
on the left side.
futile was the Inspector in charge OF
the Fif,h Election District in Gravesend
last November. He was arrested with
Nick ane and the election officials. and
pleaded guilty in the Court Of Oyer and
Terminer to having concealed the regis
traitor lists. He was sentenced to TWEEN
ty-nine days in Raymond Street jail. He
was released three weeks ago.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
JERSEY.
COWBOY BILLY" MAY DIE.
Detective Redding Lodged a Bull
let in Edwards's Abdomen.
The Former Was Cut I vic a d Was
Compelled TO Shoot.

MONTCLAIR. N. j.. Jun 11.-William
Edwards, better known as Cowboy
Bill" Is at Mountainside Hospital in a
very critical condition. He was shot
early this morning by Detective Harry
Redding.
The three Edwards brothers. william,
Robert and Wallace, have been n source
of trouble to the local police for years.
Some time ago William and Robert
married daughters of Mrs. Farrell. a
widow. living at the corner of Bloom
field avenue II New street. Since the
marriage william has made Mrs. Far
rell's house his home.
Last night the other two brothers
called on him and remained until after
midnight. when n heated argument re-
suited in a pitched battle.
Patrolmen Johl Currie. William Dun
lop and Detective Redding entered the
house to quell the disturbance. The
men were notified of the officers ap-
proach. They Immediately ceased fight
ing n lay in wait at the top of the
stairs.
They took the officers by surprise. Two
iron bars and a small Ratchet served
them as weapons. The patrolmen used
their clubs, but the detective was armed
only with a revolver. After receiving a
couple Of blows, the detective closed
with William Edwards, and wrenched the
iron bar from his hands.
Edwards quickly urcw a knife. and
plunged 1t INTO the detectives arm. The
latter fought desperately, and threw thu
man from him. Edwards returned tn,
second time, and stabbed the detective
in the shoulder.
Then the Diet ectiye drew his ,revolyel
and fired. The ball entered Edwards's
stomach, inflicting a probably fata
wonud Edwards was taken to Mountain
Side Hospital and the OF two prison
ers were locked up.
Detective Redding's wounds were dress
ed AMI he was sent home. Dunlop anC
Currle received severe scalp wounds anC
are laid up at their homes.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
GRAVESEND'S ACTION BEGUN.
Seeking t"iHnye the Annexation to
BrooI<Iyn Ruled Out.

Wy 'NF'
ALBANY. June 1.-THE local authori-
tics OF Gravcsend, the town OF Kings
County where the now imprisoned John
Y. McKane once ruled with supreme
authority. are making a strenuous eff
fort to defeat the determination of the
Legislature. in passing n bill for the
annexation of the town to the city of
brooklyn. which bill was signed by
Gov. Flower on May 3. and is known
as Chapter 4i9. Laws of 1894.
They declare that the law Is uncon-
s%titutionai, and that Gravesend. under
that statute, is not a part of the city
of Brooklyn.
Application was made to-day. at the
office of the Acknowledgement for that
officer to begin an action in the SUI
premc Court of the State, to have the
annexation law declared ~unconstitu-
tional. The application was made be-
fore Assistant Attorney-Gencral Par
sons. by Andrew q. Cropsey,, of New
York City. attorney for the local au-
thorities OF Gravesend.
The attorney desired a decision from
the Attorney-General at once, but was
told that the Corporation Counsel of
Brooklyn would first have to be notified
and served with a copy of the applica-
tion and all the papers connected there
with.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
CAMPBELL ON THE RACK.
Rumor that He Is Trying to Gust
Plat Van Colt.

PIatt Van Colt.
There was a report circulating about
the office of the Civil Service Commits
sion in the Brooklyn city Hall, this
morning, that an attempt was to be
made this afternoon TO throw down
Plat Van Colt. the newly appointed
Rel ubiican Inspector of the Fire De.
partnent.
william ]. D.. Campbell. Secretary to
the Commission. who Is II holdoved OF
the old administration. Is accused by
the Republicans of engineering u
scheme by which CAMEO Cassin and
James II. Flynn. formerly Inspectors,
may be avenged against Fire Commits
eIoner Wurster for Van Cots appoint
ment.
reduced by Commissioner Wurster and
the men were sent to the Eastern DIS
trict bell tower. Van Colt. formerly a
foreman in the Department.. was ap-
pointed from the civil service iist 10
succeed them at a salary OF G'4W a
Cassin and Flynn a filed a protest
against Van Colts appointment on the
ground that 1t was i~rregr.ar,
Several members of the Board, In,
GLIDING Prof. Truman j. Sackus ana
Alexander L. Orr, met at the City Han
this morning and informally took up
the Van Colt case. The commissioner
. closely questioned Mr.. Campbell about
the rumors thn he was COMMITTING win
the Democrats to get rid OF Van Cott,
but the subject was dropped until later
In the day.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
slNs GR|FFI1Hs CHASED HER..
Miss Golding Declares He Also
n Threatened to Kill Her
he Took Refuge in q Drug Store
and Tainted from Fright.

Frank ]. Grifiths, thirty years old. Of
Willow street. Brooklyn, a chemist. was
held in 5000 bail for exc mination on
June 20 this morning by Justice Tigho in
the Butler Street Police Court, Brook
lyn, on the charge of threatening TO Kill
Miss Mamie +. Golding, of 10 Willow
place.
Miss Golding is about twenty years
old. She alleges that she left her home
Saturday afternoon to do some shop
ping, and when a short distance away
was accosted by Griffiths. She became
frightened. and started on a quick walk
down the street. Grifiths followed her,
and at the top of his voice threatened to
kill her.
Miss Golding finally broke into a rum.
dashed through State street into Henry
street and down Henry to Atlantic ave-
3 nue.. She ran into Shorts drug store,
and had hardly passed over the door-sill
before she tainted. Grifiths was hot on
her trail.
Policeman H%ousberry arrested Grit
fiths and o him to the Amity street
station.
This morning Grifiths would give no
reason for his strange actions. He
denied being drunk, and would not ad-
nit that he had threatened Miss Gold
ing. Supervisor Norman s. Dixie fur
nished bail for him..
The evening world., 1894-06-11
NOSE AND TOE CUT OFF.
A Tin Pnn Amputnted the Former,
and an Azc the Latter.

una m ~ ~ IsstttcT.
A young man and Il young m sat
side, by side In the Lee e Court,
Williamsburg. this morning. The
young man was minus his nose and he
young woman explained that she had
lost a big toe. They We're in court for
the purpose OF appearing against their
Rssailants.
The nose,ess man Is Michael Sargoy,
OF 24s North Fifth street. lie works in
the tin factory at South Third street
and Kent avenue. Harry Booker is an
other employee in the shop. and there
has long ter n rivalry between them.
az to which was the netter workman.
On Saturday Sargoy boastingly said
that he could make two pans TO Book
er's one. and this so enragcd the latter
that he picked up a partially made tin
saucepan. very sharp on the edge. and
struck Sargoy on the nose. cutting most
OF u off.
The 70 ing woman is Mary Litchman,
sixteen years old. of ZIG Kent avenue;
at that address. To tantalize him she
put ner foot on the %chopping block. and
! because she declined to remove 1t
Strohn threatened to II off her foot
at the young mans threat, but the next
m her big toe was gone.
An ambulance surgeon was summoned
and sewed 1t on again. but In court this
morning Mary weepingly told the Jus
f,ce that she feared she would be. a
cripple for life Strohn claims that he
did not !ntend any harm, n that Mary
lost her tee by an accident. His story,
however, Ii denied by the young woman,
WHO ;ays,tha. strohn deliberately Grip
Booker and strohn were held for fur
I Their examination.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
100000 TAKEN OFF.
Appropriations Heavily Cut by the
brooklyn Board of Esttmate.

When the Board OF Estimate met in
the Brooklyn City Hall to-day to ar
range the county budget for the year,
almost the first thing done was to take
steps To prevent county town constables
from putting in enormous bills for their
services. The Supervisors asked an APP
"proDriation of $1,000 for the services OF
C~onstahles in Flatlands, where they
have confessed that they make n divi-
sion OF the fees with the police.
Some of the constables in Kings
County have enjoyed princely incomes.
The Board Of Estimate. however, this
morning allowed only $500 for the SER
vices Of the cOnStablcs in Flatlands.
The Board continued to cut down eN-
penses ell around.
Sheriff RuttlinG's reouisition for $780,
G0l was cut to $3.50. 900. The Sheriff's
fees for ten months this fiscal year
He was also allowed about $4,000 for
cNp'nSar.
Altogether, the Board cut down the
amounts asked for in the various de-
about SlO0,0Ol, 90
The evening world., 1894-06-11
SULTAN OF MOROCCO DEAD.
Expires While Travelling Between
the Capital and Rabat.
His Son, Abdul Aziz, Proclaimed
rs His Successor.

TANGlER. June ll.-News received
here from the interior confirms IN early
report of tie death Of Sultan Mulcy
Iiassan. The representatives of the for
elgn Governments are in consultation
upon the subject.
The latest news received here Is to
the effect that the Sultan died suddenly
ut Tadla. between Morocco n Casa
Blanca, on June Z. and that his son.
Abdul Aziz, was shortly afterwards
proclaimed Sultan by the army n by
the ministers who accompanied the late
Sultan on his journey.
Measures have been taken here to
prevent anticipated disorder.
Sensational rumors are In circulation
as to the cause of the Sultan's death,
and the populace Is becoming excited.
The evening world., 1894-06-11
FELL ON "a" PLATFORMS.
Two Elderly Women Met with the
same Mishap.

There arr at least two elderly women
in town to-day who regret that certain
~" station platforms are dimly
lighted and divide into higher and
lower sections, One of these wo-
men got OF a south-bound Second
avenue train at the One Hun
dred and Fifth street satin al
about $50 O'Clock last night, and either
not knowing OF or forgetting the dual
nature OF the platform, f.. upon her face
with a crash.
The ticket-chopper was evidently accus-
toned to such sights. judging from his
Indifference to This persons mishap. He
never even ross from his chair to lend
her assistance.
At the Fl~fty-seventh street station an
other elderly s;eppet from the
same train and met VITA a similar eccl-
dert. In this instance, however, t14
ticket-chopper assisted the woman TO nes
feet. s.ttfrsr ~ r aI+I
Both victims were able 10 unlk AWAY
but there is no telling 70 what extent The
shock may subsequently, have aqecte1
them. tAs