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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
THE FIRST IRONCLAD.
An Armored warship Built as Far
Back rs 1855.

The idea of protected ships, such as
the modern men-of war. Is by no means
an absolutely new one. This is proved,
say says =. the 49,, Western Mail Of Cardiff, by
structed, though crudely, of course, as
Tor back as 1855 by shipwright OF Ant
werp during the wars between the Span
OF the Netherlands had come into the
possession OF the House OF Hapsburg in
l4T, but In the early part OF the six
teenth century 1t passed to the Spanish
At this time the principles of the
reformation had spread throughout the
ioWlands. and when the spaniards insti-
tuted the lnquisition there disturbances
broke out. The Spanish soldiery pillaged
the towns OF the Netherlands In their
work OF suppressng the rebellion. and
greatly. In the Summer OF 1885 II was
invaded by the Spaniards both by land
and water. and the people OF Antwerp
In an attempt to break through the line
OF the besiegers on the river. 1t was a
craft OF unusual size, with fiat bottom.
rs sides armed with iron plates fastened
into great beams of wood
When finished the builders thought II a
noating castle. impregnable TO the ar
tillery and missiles OF those days. which
should crush all opposition, as II con-
tanned a great number OF men. some OF
whom were placed like sharpshooters In
the tops OF tine masts. and the rest pro-
tected by the bulwarks.
They were so confident that the craft
would rout the enemy that they called
II "Finis Belli." thinking II no doubt
would put an end TO the war. Unfortu-
nately, however, the early ironclad
proved disastrous failure, getting
stuck upon a hank OF the Scheldt after
a very short and unhappy career. The
Spaniards were greatly amused with the
untimely end OF the great vessel, while
the brave burghers OF Antwerp changed
the name from FINS Bell TO Perdito
Expensal. or Money Thrown Away.
The crew then deserted the ship, and
the Spaniards. after defeating the Meth
erlanders In a naval battle carried the
monster In triumph to the camp OF Alex
ander OF Parma, where II became one OF
the sights OF the times The city OF
Antwerp was taken Aug. IL. 1885. and so
the first ironciad on record came to an
unfortunate end.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
COHEN FOUND ATLAST
He Is Charged with Causing the
Death of Cornelius O'orien.
They Had Quarrelled Over the Price
OF a Shine.
The Accused Man Held TO Await
the Coroner's Verdict.

Detectives OF the Madison street sta
ton have finally succeeded in running
down Samuel Cohen, and he was ar
raigned In the Essex Market Police
Court to-day charged with causing the
death OF Cornelius O'Brien, forty-eight
years old. Of 81 East Broadway. on Aug.
6 last.
AS told exclusively In THE Evening
World" Of Aug. 10, O'Brien, according
to witnesses, was sitting in the boot
blacks chair In front of Tommy She'll s
saloon. at the corner of Market street
and East Broadway, On Sunday evening,
Aug. g. 1t is said that he was somewhat
intoxicated.
Cohen came along, and the two men
got into an argument. O'Brien, accord
Ing to bystanders, got out OF the chair
and attempted to strike Cohen. The
latter pushed him back into the chair.
O'Brien returned to the onslaught. and
Cohen, 1t is said. gave him another push
ard he fell. striking his head on the
curtstone, fracturing MS skull. OBrien
was taken to Bellevue Hospital. where
he died on the following day.
d, cohen, who Is only eighteen years old,
tion. and was not seen again until last
night, when the detectives arrested him.
He had returned to his home. at % East
Broadway, believing that the trouble
had blown over.
The detectives found him In bed, and
made him get up and accompany them
to the station-house.
ly acted in self-defense. He said that
O'Brien wanted him to pay for his shine
and when he refused called him harsh
O'Brien then seized him. Cohen alleges
and In trying to get away from him
he gave him push and he fell down.
Justice Feitner held Cohen without
bail to await the action of the Coroner
inquest.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
RAILROAD AGENT ROBBED.
Thieves Arrested After Securing
Property Amounting to $1,000.

Thieves Arrested After Securing
Property Amounting to 1900.
(By Associated Press)
CHICAGO. Aug. 16.-W. p. Foster.
passenger agent for the Wisconsin Cen
trail road, was robbed Of nearly a thou
sand dollars worth Of property, back of
the Art Institute. last night. James
Moran and Thomas Ryan were arrested
for the theft, and will be examined in
the Armory Police Court to-day.
Mr.. Foster left his home in the Grand
Central Hotel last night, to take a
Michigan Central train for Detroit. At
Van Buren, and Clark streets he en-
countered two well-dressed strangers,
who made themselves agreeable. and
the trio were soon on friendly terms.
Mr.. Foster remembers visiting several
bars with the men, and, accompa MED
by them, he started for the Twelfth
street station. 1t is thought he was
drugged.
The men led him into the darkness
behind the Art Institute and rifled his
clothing and valise They stole a $500 dia-
mond from his finger. $3.50 watch and
chain, three uncut opals. worth $500 and
a package of annual passes. While they
were examining their plumber, police
officers bounced upon them and took
them to Police Headquarters.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
SHE ACCUSES HER LOVER.
Miller Charged with squanderinE
His Sweetheart's Savings.

Charles Miller. OF 235 Floyd street,
Williamsburg, was held for trial by Po-
lice Justice Neu in the Lee Avenue
Police Court this morning on a charge
Of larceny. The complainant against
Miller Is Miss Hannah Jacobs, a pretty
brunette. who lives with her parents at
$50 Broadway. p
Miller has been keeping company with
Miss Jacobs for over a year. They were
engaged three months ago. and Hannah
thought she was going to marry William
some time next month.
Last week Miller suggested that he
take HANNAH money and buy the fur
niture thst>1ley would need for house
carryt-Miller, but instead of buying fur
b. an Miss Jacobs says. he squandered
.hses ioney on other women. Hannah
Patrol, mat In all she let William have
" Chen she accused Willie of misappro-
T priating the money. he said he wouldn't
marry her at all. Then Hannah had him
arrested, and now she says. she don't
believe that he ever intended to marry
her,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
MURDERER BREAKS JAIL.
EisminEer Was Awaiting Sentence
In Waynesburg, Pa.
ny Associated Press.)

WAYNESBuRG, Pa, Aug. 16-John
Eisminger. the convicted murderer OF
Samuel Mccoy. who has been confined
in the county Jail awaiting the fixing Of
the date of execution, escaped about
midnight Eisminger shot and killed Nc
Coy, rObbing him of $500. after having
been befriended by him in many ways
At this time nothing Is known as to
how he managed to escape, beyond the
fact that the door of the corridor into
which his cell opened was found un-
locked. Eisminger is not very intelli-
gent. and his speedy capture by Sheriff
Moore Is expected.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
LIGHTING A BIG BRIDGE.
Facts About the New Structure
Across the Thames.

London's new Tower Bridge has been
attracting very general attention of late,
and many accounts descriptive of the
structure have appeared In the periodi-
calls and newspapers. The bridge was
opened for traffic on the 9th OF July
G Gas Is used e ;Sru,rny says Pro,
Illumination of the bridge proper, and
its approaches. A committee having
this matter in hand, after due consider
decided unanimously In favor of gas as
being by far the best method for the
perfect lighting of the structure. No
lamps have been placed on the bridge,
and 1t is said that the illuminate is
so intense that the pedestrian can. with
out Inconvenience. read type of the Or
proach forty hexagonal gas lamps have
been mounted on handsome cast-iron
standards upon the parapets. and like
provision has been made at the south
end
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
ROBBED BY THEIR FOREMAN.
Leaf Tobacco Carried on in q
Trusted Employees Pockets.

Rudolph Kondecky. thirty-four years
old OF 213 East Fifty-ninth street. was
held for trial at the Yorkville Police
Court to-day. charged with having sys-
tematically robbed his employers, Hey
man Bros. & Lowenstein. cigar manu-
facturers, at 426 to 1872 East Fifty-ninth
street. Rudolph was foreman In their
employ. He had been with them for
several years and had their entire con-
fidence.
For some time tobacco has been dis
appearing from the factory. Surveil-
lance was kept over all the hands. but
no one thought of suspecting Rudolph.
A few days ago one Of the boys in the
factory overheard the foreman talking
about taking tobacco home with him.
He told Oscar Phelffer, a member of the
firm.
Mr.. Pheiffer then had a watch set on
the foreman. and he was caught in the
act Of leaving the factory with his pock-
cts full Of leaf tobacco.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
Round About Town.

william Connors, six years old, OF 5S Grand
syenue Brookly n. was knocked down by a cable
car at broadway and Twenty fourth street, al
=. N, yesterday. and received a confusion OF one
foot and lAcerated wound on the head.
James IEoe. forty years old Of 323 East
Twenty seventh street was knocked down and
had his left shoulder disocated by being run into
by horse and wagon driven BY Jacob Hol-
lander, Of liz SUFFOLK street, at the corner OF
TW enty seventh street and First avenue last
night. Hollander was arrested.
The oil tug John II. Whslen. owned by thu
Manhattan oil Company. OF - Broadway, and
lying at pier 81 East River. was damaged %
the extent Of 80 BY are ct AIS p. n. yesterday.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
ESSEX CHANGERS PICNIC.
Agriculture and Politics Minsle at
swineneld Bridge.

NEWARK, N. j.. Aug. 16.-There is not
a farm wagon or other vehicle to be hired
In any of the towns OF Essex or Morris
county to-day.
The farmers are enjoying their annual
picnic at Swinefield Bridge, and they are
being addressed by many aspirants for
political honors and by prominent gran
gers on agricultural subjects. About
$500 persons are at the grounds.
The roads leading there have been
crowded with vehicles since early morn
Ing, and every available boat on the
Passaic River has been pressed into
serylce
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
TICKlED THE MULES LEGS.
Young DownlinE Lying at the Point
of Death Rs n Result.

Twelve-year-old Edward Downing, of
266 Sixteenth street. Brooklyn, 10 lying
at the Seney Hospital to-day suffering
from a fractured skull, the result of a
mules kick, and his condition Is serious
vacant lot at Thirteenth street and Sec
ond avenue yesterday afternoon by tick
ling its legs with a stick. The animal
appeared to pay little or no attention
distance.
Then the mule suddenly shot out both
hind hoofs and Edward was hurled about
ten feet away. The boy has not yet
lieved that he win die.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

CHUlIU, IHTtHtcHtu
Insanity, and Kindred Ailments. are
treated as a specially, with great sue
cess. by the Staff of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute. Buffalo, N. Y.
Many arc cured ut n distance without
personal consultation-the necessary
medicines being sent by mail or ex-
press. Question blanks sent on ap-
plication. For Pamphlet, References,
and Particulars, enclose 10 cents In
stamps FOR postage. Address. WORLDS
DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
w. n. Lawrence's Condition.

William Belts Lawrence. the member OF the
Century Club who put n bullet into his head In
front Of the club house late Tuesday night, 10
still alive in his private room at the Roosevelt
Hospital. His condition was reported last night
as critical. and this morning 1t was given out
at the hospital that there had been no change.
Many visitors have called at the hospital to In
quire about Mr.. Lawrence'R condition. His
brother made a brief visit last night. The
brother Is quoted saying that he inquired at
the Century Club and assured that Mr.
Lawrence had had no trouble Of any kind there
financial or otherwise.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
WASN'T PROUD OF HIS SIZE.
A Californian Giant Who Was Very
Sensitive on That Point.

Joe Sullivan, widely known as the
East Oakland giant" died of congestion
of the lungs recently, says the San Fran
cisco Call. Sullivan was twenty-four
years old, six feet seven inches In height,
and weighed $50 pounds. A native son,
he was at an early age deserted by his
father, and obliged through childhood to
depend upon the charity Of friends. He
had in his brief lifetime served as fire.
man, circus freak. laborer and general
factotum.
His enormous height was the bugaboo
of his life. So extremely sensitive was
he to any reference to II that he has
often been known to burst into tears
when ne was looked at over-curiously.
Fire Department as driver of the Brook
lyn engine. Later he travelled as the
giant with Sells's circus at salary of
500 a month and board and lodging.
in length. His foot measure was fifteen
inches.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
OVERCOME BY SMOKE.
An Aged Watchmnn's Close Call in
n Fire in EIdridge Street.

Fire was discovered on the third floor
OF the five-story brick building Ga Ell
bridge street at $50 o'clock last night
by William Green. of 81 Eldridge street.
The second and third floors were occu-
pied by Lewis Rosen. furniture manu-
facturer. and the first floor by Charles
Miller.
The third floor was Quilted and a good
portion of the second floor was burned.
Rosen's stock was damaged $1,000 and
Miller's damage Is 500 by water The
building Is owned by Herman Gruft. of
260 Broome street His loss Is $500.
Waterman Abram Monsoon, eighty
years old, was on the top floor when
the fire started. Green rescued him with
difficulty. He had been overcome by the
smoke. but later recovered.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
SMALLPOX ALARMS NEWARK.
Tho ContaGion Said to He Spread
ing Through Lax Quarantine.

NEWARK. N. j.. Aug. 16.-Small-pox
continues on the increase In this city.
This morning Mrs. Sarah Morris, wife
Of Major Morris. of Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. was removed to the hospital. 1t
Is not known how she contracted the
disease.
The Board OF Health at once placed
the Morris residence under quarantine
1t was announced to-day by. members
of the Sanitary Committee, that IL the
disease became epidemic In Newark,
the public schools would not be opened
on Sept. 10. the date fixed for the Fall
term to begin.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

Policeman BranniEan. OF the West Thirtieth
street station. IL lame to-day as a result OF his
experience with q horse In Greeley square last
night The animal. which was attached to a
coach. was eating oats out OF a feed-bsE. when
Il was startled by the sudden changing OF
cable-car gong II rushed at breakneek speed
up Sixth avenue. managing to ovsrtake a horse
car. upon the rear platform OF which IL planted
Its fore legs Fortunately the car stopped. and
Patrolman BranniEan led the animal down. II
started on again. however, and the policeman Was
dragged half a block with nothing for him 10
hold on TO but the feed bag.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

Prof. William Henry CuSAck, who died at his
home in Poughkeepsis yesterday. besides being
a prominent architect, was an artist OF con-
siderable ability. It is claimed that he wAs
one Of the six architects whose designs for a
City Hall here are being considered. For
Of his paintings THE Entombment Of
Christ" he offered ST. 900 by John WanA-
maker. OF Philadelphia. For many years he con-
Quoted an art class at VaSSar Institute.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
GALA DAY AT ASBURY PARK.
Thirty-Two Excursions There, and
Gen. Harrison Ia Expected.

ASBURY PARK. N. J., Aug. 1s.-
Thirty-two excursions brought 1900
persons here to-day. and the town Is
covered with hags and bunting, and
everything has the appearance OF a
The main attractions are the parade
OF the American Mechanics and Presi-
rive some time this afternoon from Sea
Gi1t. Gen. Harrison will view the parade
from the grand stand. accompanied by
Senator Bradley. The parade will prob
men Will be In line, and each parader
will carry an American flag.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
DESERTED BY THEIR FATHER.
Three Little Children Found Hud-
died in n Hallway.

Shortly after midnight this morning
Policemen Fox and Carey, of the Grand
avenue station. Brooklyn. found three
children huddled together in the hallway
Of 1854 Dean street.
The children were William Ennis. ten
years old; his brother James, seven years
They said they had been deserted by
their father. The little ones were placed
in the care Of the Childrens Society.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
FALSE CHECKS At NEWARK.
Newark Police Think IN. o. BalA-
win" IL an Expert Oper.tor

NEWARK. N. J., Aug. 1.-THE police
or the First Precinct have landed. a.
they think. a professional swindler Of
some note. He was operating yesterday
under the name Of IN. o. Baldwin, "and
was arrested for Offering fraudulent
check for SITS on the Merchants Ma
tional Bank.
He was negotiating for the purchase
OF buggy from George CRUDE, at -
Market street, and seemed 10 anxious Ia
get away that CRUDE had him arrested.
There was no amount to his credit a.
the bank and several other checks wsgo
found In his pockets.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
STILL OUT IN THE COLD.
MilhOlIandites Steer Clear of the
Committee of Thirty.

NfThOI1andftes Steer Clear Of the
Committee of Thirty.
The expected happened when the Mil
hollandites refused the invitation of the
Committee Of Thirty to enroll them
selves under their banner last night.
Milholland's followers. for the most
part. have always been opposed to the
old machine. which Is now amalgamated
with the Committee of Thirty. They
were not enrolled before. and probably
of the old opposition. 1t Is no loss for
the Committee Of Thirty and no gain
for Milholland.
tonight In all the Assembly districts,
but II Ii not likely that the political ad-
venturers' supporters will avail them
selves OF the opportunity to get in out
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
CANDY IN A BLAZE.
helton's stock and Fixtures De-
stroyed Early this morning.

Charles Kelton's confectionery. at 412
Firth avenue. Brooklyn. was the scene
OF short but lively fire at Bis o'clock
this morning.
The flames destroyed Kelton's stock
ana and fixtures. valued at $1,000. and did
Which Is owned by Charles McCarty, or
~ Seventh avenue.
Like all the early morning fires which
nave broken out in various parts OF
she origin of this Is also a mystery,
ana VIII be Investigated by Fire Marshal
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
Death of Ex-Judge Clements.
(By Associated Prsss.) Aefh

CAMDEN. N. j.. Aug ls.-Ex-Judgs Cismsa1D
died at his home in Hsddonneld, this county. -
terday. after q Lingering illness. From issS -
1898 Judge Clements was lay Judge Of ths NsV
Jersey Court Of Errors and Appeals. Prior =
that time he acted as Justice OF tbs Psaoe. anl
for . number Of year. as Associate Judge e
Camden County. He also nlled positions q q .
number Of important State commissions.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
CRUISER NEW YORK BACK.
She Will Go Into Dry-Dock to Be
Scraped and Reprinted.

The United States cruiser New York
arrived at tho Brooklyn Navy-Yard
shortly after o'clock this morning.
As the big vessel swung around from
the East River into the Wallabout Bay
thirteen guns belched forth salute
from the Cob dock in honor of Rear
Admiral r. M. Meade, commanding the
North Atlantic station. who was on
board.
The New York has just returned from
4 cruise with the Pennsylvania Naval
Reserves.
As the New York has had nearly
eight months Of continual sea service,
she will go into the dry-dock for sew.
eral weeks. The vessels bottom will
be scraped and painted.
The officers and crew were glad to get
back to the Brooklyn Navy-Yard. They
left here Dec. "a last for Brazil. From
there orders were received to sail for
the Mosquito coast. On returning here
several weeks ago she took the naval
reserves on a cruise.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

oRADELL. n. j.. Aug. is-coroner Casa of
Engle~ood. has been much criticised for his
failure to promptly respond to the summons,
last night, notifying him that George z.
Demarest, n schoolboy sixteen years old. had
been accidentally killed while out cunning here.
The body lay in an open field during the severe
storm which prevailed last night. Justice Webb,
acting as Coroner finally took charge OF the body
and had II removed to an undertAkers.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

For biliousness and all
other conditions resulting
from constipation, go by the
book on Beecham's pills.
Book free, pills 25c. AT drug
stores; or write to b F Allen
Co. 3o5 Canal st. New York.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
Took Acid by Mistake.

John Vincent, thirty years old. has been III
for some time at his home. 4o7 Oakland street.
williamsburg. Last night he got hold Of
bottle containing carbolic acid instead of the
regular mixture. Vincent took the usual dose.
and In less than ave minutes was unconscious.
out Of Vincent, and he is better to-day.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
Typhoid Fever I'm Montclair.

MoNTCLAlR. N. j., Aug. ls.-Thers is an
epidemic OF typhoid fever in this place. Sixteen
cases have been reported to the Health Board.
Ten cases being cared for In the Mountain
side Hospital The Health Board are tying to
keep the disease under control, which they claim
they have done, as have been re-
ported. SO far no deaths have been reported from
ha feyeF
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
The Potatoes Were Safe.
From an Exchange.

From an EXCHANGE
James, whispered the startled wife.
wake up! l hear somebody In the
cellar"
at won't do him any good, gTumbled
the man of the house, turning over and
composing himself TO sleep again. 81
took the potatoes to the office this after
noon and locked them In the vault"
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Tried to Rob n Bakery.

ueoIse scharman. sixteen years old. was held In
.ae Let Avenue Police Court, williamsburEh
Ss .S morning on a charge OF vagrancy. schar-
Snii VAS arrested at O'Clock this morning,
Fimss irving to break into the bakery at 72O
ebsIxsus avenue. The baker wouldn't prefer a
iocLtSs ot burglary against the lad, so he was
A'1 up on clarge OF vagrancy.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
BRAVE STELLA CALLOPY.
She Rescues n Child from Drown
ing Mt Rockaway,

BROAD CHANNEL, ROCKAwAY
BEACH, Aug. 16.-Miss Stella Callopy.
Of 6l3 Hart street. Brooklyn. who is
summering at Rockaway Beach, per-
formed an act of bravery last night
which has made her a heroine in the
eyes Of her friends.
The three-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Gillnaus, Of 1889 Second avenue, New
York, fell overheard from the wharf In
Jamaica Bay, and would have been
drowned but for the quick presence of
mind and bravery of Miss Callopy. She
promptly went to the rescue of the child
ana brought 1t safely ashore. Miss Cal
iopy Is an expert swimmer. The child
OF physician.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16

MoNTcLAIR. N. j.. Aug. 10 Frank Herman.
a stationary engineer. met with an acc,asnt
last night which may necessitate the amputa-
ton OF his right leg, He was painting the
roof OF the residence OF Edward Dods, on Wal
nut street. when he slipped and fell to the bed
o. Toney's Brook. which flows past the house. q
distance OF forty feet. His right leg was broken
In the fall, and he received a severe scalp wound
He was taken to the Mountainside Hospital.