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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
FELL DEAD WHILE SPARR|NG.
Wallace Had Forced His Antag-
onist to Accept a Challenge.
Then Dropped to the Pavement Be-
fore a Blow was Struck.

While sparring for an opening in the
fight in which he was about to engage.
I. r. Wallace, aged twenty-five. of 252
Adams street. Brooklyn. fell to the pave
ment and died in "A few minutes late
last night.
Joseph Loader, alias English, with
whom Wallace was about TO settle "A
dispute by resorting to blows, disap-
peared Immediately afterwards and has
since cluded the police. There are no
marks of violence on Wallaces body,
except a slight cut on the back of his
head. and only an autopsy will deter
mine what caused WallaCes death.
The police of the Adams street sta
ton learned of the case II few minutes
after midnight when man rushed INTO
the Station-house ana asked that an am
bulance be sent Immediately To attend
man who had been taken with an
epileptic At in Union alley. a narrow
lane, running off from Myrtle avenue,
between Adams and Pearl streets
Ambulance Surgeon Hamilton went to
the spot and found Wallace lying dead
the statlon-house. Wallace was EN-
Gompany ~ Of 3 RsssSS street street Express
Bianey's saloon, Myrtle avenue 0 and
Union alley. gave the detectives the first
clue to work upon. He said that Wal
lace, Joseph LOauer ara man known
as Blink" O'Brien, who lived with
Wallace. were discussing their merits
as boxers in the saloon shortly before
midnight. Wallace wanted to tight
Loader, and the latter finally accepted
the challenge, Walter Russell. "A boy.
living at 40 Prospect street, saws that
while standing outside the saloon he
heard Wallace say to Loader: I'm GO
ing to give you a good fight"
English replied: II don't know you
ana l don't want to fight" Then the
three men emerged from the saloon
but Loader returned. When he came
out again Wallace dared him to fight
ana said: You've got to fight me-"
"All right: I'll give you "A chance" the
boy says Loader replied. The men start
ed to go up the alley, but changed their
mind and went to Pearl street, intend
ing to fight by the old convent wall. A
policeman was standing on the corner,
and they returned to the alley.
Wallace and English assumed pugilis-
tic positions, and started the bout. The
police say they boxed scientifically for
several minutes, during which time
neither landed a blow. Suddenly Wallace
seemed to collapse. and he reeed over
upon the ground, striking his head
against the pavement. His companions
carried him to a stoop.
Pm ali right" he said. I'm go on in
moment" Some of the witnesses got
frightened, and ran to the station-hous
PRED. O'Brien and Loader disappeared
The police have learned that Loader
and Wallace knew each other, and had
had quarrel over some matter on Sun
day night Detectives are now looking
for Loader.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
THROWN FROM HIS WHEEL.
A Newark BicycIist Severely In
jured by a Broken Fork.

'Spec'al 10 Inc Evening WofIhD
ELIZABETH, n. j., Oct. Hired
Byers, of 307 ogden street. Newark. a
crack bicycle rider, had narrow escape
from being killed last night on the boule-
ward between here and Newark.
He was riding at a 2.3o clip when the
fork of his bicycle broke and he was sent
shooting along the road on his face.
Several teeth were knocked out, his jaw
was broken. his chin severely cut and his
body badly bruised He was found
senseless near his shattered machine
and was brought to the Elizabeth Hospi-
tai
Six gold medals which he wore on his
breast were twisted out of shape and
completely ruined.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
INSURANCE AGENT ARRESTED.
Accused OF Swindling "a Man Who
Paid Him Premiums.

William l.. Coffin, thirty-two years old
a real estate broker, of 20 Lewis place
was arrested this morning by Detective
Marks. of the Brooklyn Central Office
squad, chrrged by Charles Schloen, of
1868 Fulton street. with swindlirg him
out OF $685.
Schloen says Coffin offered to Insure
his goods in three companies on MNrch
10 last, and received two checks one for
Sl4, and the other for s24. in payment.
Later Schloen was notified by the com
panies that the policies had been can
celled because he had failed to pay the
premiums. Cofnns arrest followed
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
IT'S YEARS OLD TO-DAY.
The REQ dingtOn Reformed Church
Has Had Only Nine Pastors.

BENNINGTON. N. j.. Oct 1.-THE
Readington Reformed Church iscelebrat-
ing it's l75th anniversary to-day. 1t was
organized by emigrants from Holland
These settlers first went to the present
city of New Brunswick. in those days
called Three Mile Run, and from there
went up the valley of Raritan River I'M
til they reached the head-waters.
When the Readington Church was
formed, a house OF worship was built i'm
medately. Its spire was the first seen
between the waters of the Raritan and
those of the Delaware. During the l75
years, the church has had nine pastors.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
THEY INSULTED WOMEN.
Gustave Miro and Earnest Munich
Sent to jail.

Gustave Miro and Earnest Munich.
both of sol Bushwick avenue, Brook
Ign. were each sentenced to ten days in
Jail when arralgned in the Gates Avenue
Court this morning by Policeman Whit
ney. of the Cedar Street Station. The
prisoners, who were slightly intoxicated
Sunday by insulting every unescorted
woman they met in the vicinity of Bush
wick and Myrtle avenues. None OF the
women appeared in court against Miro
and Munich, and they were arraigned on
the charge OF drunkenness.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
ANARCHYS FLAG FLIES.
The Red Banner Floats Over the
CIoakmakers' Headquarters.

The cloakmakers of Brownsville. the
sweatshop district of Brooklyn, have ar
ranged for an extensive parade to-day
to celebrate their victory in the recent
strike. They will march to Grand Street
Ferry, which they will cross, and join
their New York fellows in the parade
this evening.
One Of the most noticeable things Of
the celebration is that the red flag or
Anarchy is boldly displayed over Pal,
mer's Casino, on Eastern Parkway and
Thatford street, the chief meeting-place
OF the Cloakmakers' Union.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
POISON PUT IN A CISTERN.
Two Doctors and woman Ac-
cused of II DRstardIy Deed.


WALNUT RIDGE, Ark, oct. ia
sensation involving quite number of
prominent people has developed In
Sharp County. where Sheriff Hutchin-
son arrested DR.. Nixon, DR.. McCabe and
Mrs. McCape, all of Callamine, on the
charge of attempting to poison DR.. a.
ID, Barr and his family by placing
poison in cistern on the latter's
premises. 49,
Or. Barr and Or. McCabe have been
litigants for some time, and very
bitter feeling has been enEendered,
-Four members of the Barr family drank
from the cistern, and their escape from
death was narrow, over "A pound OF
poison was found in the cistern.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
$4,000 FIRE AT YONKERS.
ArchibnIds coal Sheds Burned--
Seventeen Horses Saved.

YONKERS, n. Y, oct. IA fire
was discovered at 1 o'clock this morn
ing In Arch!bald's coal sheds, at the
foot OF Ashhurton avenue
An alarm was promptly turned in,
and the tiTemen succeeded in saving
seventeen horses, but the sheds we're
burned The loss is 500 OO0. There were
evidences to show that the fire was OF
inCendiary origin.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Carl Browne stu Waits.

II Carl Browne the leader OF the twenty four
men calling themselves a division OF the late
Coxey Army. intends to visit Wall street, New
York. to-day with his army, he has not made
any preparations for doing do so far as is known.
The General as he wants to be called may
90 with thJ army on visit this afternoon, but
the tent on the Bergen lots Grand street.
Jersey City, will be left standing. as the army
intends to return to Jersey City. II will remain
here few days and then 20 to Newark. New
NJ he gtat
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
RUN OVER BY A TROLLEY CAR.
As "a Consequence, McDonOuRh
Wants $4,000 Damages.

Michael McDonough, a former en-
ployee of the Brooklyn Heights Rail-
road Company, is to-day suing that
corporation for $40, 900 damages for per-
sonal Injuries in the Circuit Court be-
fore Justice Bartlett.
McDonough claims that while en-
ployed as a payer at Meserole street
and Graham avenue he was knocked
down by one car and run over by an
other OF the Company's cars, going In
opposite directions. The case is still
on.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
WHOLE FAMILY DISAPPEARS
And the River EIbe Gives Up One
of the Children, Dead.


HAMBURG, oct. ia sensation mas
been caused here by the mysterious dis
appearance of Herr Rothgardt, leather
merchant, of the Hansa Platz, MS wife
and four children and his brother-in-law,
named Kruse.
The body OF the youngest child has
been washed ashore at the Island OF
Finkcn waerder, in the Elbe, and II IL
believed tina. the disappearance or the
whole family may turn out TO be case
OF wholesale murder and suicide.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
TROUBLES OF AN EDITOR,
william A. Armstrong Accused of
EmbezEIement.

MONTCLAIR. n. j., Oct. 17.-William
A. Armstrong former lessee of a Mont
clair newspaper, was held to await the
action of the Grand Jury by Recorder
Morris this morning. Dr. Willard But
Ter. the former owner OF the paper.
money which should have been paid
him.
Guion c. Earle, another lessee, was
convicted last Friday on similar
charges preferred by the doctor.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Girnnes for strnuss's Jubilee.


IBy NssVITaItu TTtshI
LONDON, oct. IA despatch to The
Standard from Vienna says that Johann
Strauss, who has been celebrating the
fiftieth anniversary OF his entry into
the musical woril. has received letter
stating that eX-khedive lsmail has sent
him two CRATES as jubilee GIT.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Funeral of n Centenarian.

SUMMIT. N. J., Oct 1.-THE funeral OF Mrs
Margaret Murphy was held to-day at St
Theresas Church. Mrs. Murphy who died Mon
day was one hundred and eight years Of age and
lived in this country for eighty-tour years Mrs
Murphy spent the greater portion Of her time In
New Rochelle. y, Y. but during the past few
years she had lived here with her daughter Mrs
Michael McGrah. Mrs. Murphy was able to 70
about unas7isted until about two weeks ago, when
she suddenly lost her mental faculties
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Talking About Overcoats,

the greatest bargain tina; we have seen yet is the
Royal Kersey overcoat fine cloth lined that
would be considered cheap at twenty dollars, but
they are sold at S13. 20 at vogel Brothers new
Harlem store, 2292, 2294 Third avenue. between
A2Ath and l25th streets. -
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

yesterday, In the accident at the St Johns Roman
Catholic Church in which Thomas O'Nell another
laborer lost his life. is still alive at ST. Frlnoiss
Hospital Jersey city. The physicians have little
hope OF his recovery. They think he may die at
any time The funeral OF O'Neil will probably be
held tomorrow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
A WALKING DYNAMO.
Curious Eject Upon John Byrnes
of n Trolley shock

In the Brokolyn city Court, Judge Van
Wyck began the hearing to-day of the
suit of John Byrnes, cartman. against
the Brooklyn Heights Railway for SlO,-
900 damages.
3yTnes says that a trolley wire fell
upon him oct: 10, 1893, and shocked him
into insensibility. He was sick in the
hospital for weeks, and is still a walking
dynamo, highly charged with electricity.
His health Is ruined, and during thunder
storms his sufferings are almost unbear-
able.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Habeas Corpus for smith.

Justice Bartlett will tomorrow hear the arsu-
ment on writ of habeas corpus issued in the
case OF William Smith Of 800 Broome street,
New York, who was committed to Raymond
Street Jail by Justice Tighe for picking wo-
mans pocket on South Ferry boat. His attor-
ney makes the point that the crime, II any, was
committed In New York and Police Justice Tlghe
has no Jurisdiction.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
By Associated Press.

BERLIN, Oct. IA magnificent
military display was witnessed here to-
day In connection with the formal dedi-
cation of the 1872 flags destined for the
recently organized fourth battalion Of
each regiment OF infantry.
The ceremony of mailing these flags
to their STATS was performed by
Emperor william in the Ruhmeshalle.
or Hall of Fame of the Arsenal.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Fight in "a saloon.

Joseph Koch bartender in Thomas l.. Hogan S
saloon at 1880 Fulton street, Brooklyn, refused to
sell James Farrell, of II Utica street drink
last night and a fight followed. Koch Is accused
% beating Farrell about the head with club, and
the latter is said to have retaliated with bottle
for a weapon Both were taken in an ambulance
TO St Johns Hospital where their wounds were
dresANd.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
became violently Insane.

Ellis Davis lab0rer, thirty seven years old.
Of 1913 West Forty-GIth street was taken to Belle
,ue Hospital this morning insane For several
months he has been acting strangely. and last
MIGHT p became y client His family summoned
A policeman and Davis WAS taken to the West
Forty.sr. cnth street police station From there
he was taken TO Bellevue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Eight believed to he Drowned.
By Associated Press)

DUBLIN. Oct. l7.-Elght drunken men
procured a boat and went on cruise
in Tralee Bay ON sunday last. They
have not since been seen. Some bodies
were washed ashore Monday, and 1t Is
believed that all the members OF the
party were drowned.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

BUDAPEST, Oct. H.-At meeting OF
the Liberal party yesterday evening II
was decided on the motion of DR..
Wekerl, the Hungarian Premier, to vote
in the Lower House of the Diet to ac-
cel;, without modification, the religious
measures which have been rejected by
the House of Magnates,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Got the Brig on, Leaking Badly.

CAPE MAY. n. j.. Oct. 1.-THE brig Katoh.
dine. of Brewer, Me which went ashore at this
place last night, was noated at hish tide this
morning when pulled on she vas leaking badly
and went In tow TO Philadelphia.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
An e1-PoIiceman yagrant.

Arthur Dusan. who was dismissed from the
Brooklyn police force some time ago. was sent
to the penitentiary for sx months by Justice Wat
son in the Even Street Court. Williamsburg. To-
day for vagrancy.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Played Truant and Read Novels.

Justice Watson. in the Even Street Court. Will
iamsburg. to-day sent John Meyer. thirteen years
old, to the Truants Home. Instead OF going to
school Johnnie would play hockey" and then
pass the day begging money from passers-by on
the plea that his father was insane. He expended
the change he Wicked up for thrilling Indian and
nlEaIA ninr
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Decoration Presented Nordica.


nv Associated PresB
BERLIN, oct. 1.-THE Duke OF Sake
Coburg and Gotha who is also the Duke
of Edinburgh, decorated Nine. Nordica
after she had sung in "Lohengrin' at
the Court Theatre.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Political.
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY
CITY REFORM TICKET.

A vote for the City Reform Tickle h AIDED
by William l.. strong for Mayor, IL n vote
against Tam any Hall and the men who
have ruined the city's fame.
The tace Of Nathan Straus. as candi-
date for Mayor, IL but the mask hiding the
Tammany TiGer's face. vote for himis =
nent of the greatest City, that needs the
best administration Of Its public anatrs.
There can be no independence In Mr. Ma.
than ~traus, rs Mayor. IL In the Valet and
the Master. The Master In Tammany
Hal. IN A., Iis corruption deceit and nu-
Mr.Wiiiiam &. strong, the Union Reform
candidate for Mayor, owes allegiance only
to the cause of good government.
There are no parties la the campaign for
the city offices. lI is purely For Tammany
Bile, let Nathan Straus be elected Mayor.
IT you want regeneration OF the City's
credit and relief from the thraldom of corr
ruptiOn, give William j.. strong the chance
a vote for the City Reform Ticket counts
Just one towards the accomplishment Of
good government Ia this eat City.
The Com mittee of seventy, with It's nOm-
inatiOns Endorsed by all Organi zntions Ex-
CEpI Tammany Hall, has but a .. single
dates Is pledged TO- this.
do not underestimate the work 10 be
done In eiectinE William l.. strong Mayor.
and all the other candidates ON the City
Reform Ticket. IL takes long pull, q
TO defeat Tammany Hall. II can be done:
on November d., II New York wants good
and need protection for fife, property and
honor will 20 10 the polls and vote.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Ex-Shcrin Mcbride Dead.

BRIDGETOwN y. j.. Oct. i7-EH-sherln Nc
Bride Of Cumberland County. died at his home in
this place to-day. aged siXty zone years.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
Thomrs Gibbons SIN Alive.

Thomas Gibbons, OF 81 Beavans street Jersey
City the lsborer who was badly crushed in that city
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-20

1t is fact that certain envious manu-
facturers of.Baling Powder, who lacked the
temerity to even place their goods in COM
petition with DR., Prices Cream Baking
Powder at the Worlds Fair, have since it
closed, advertised that they actually receiv-
ed an award. To an enlightened, appreci-
alive public, comment on such an unfair
and reprehensible act is quite unnecessary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-20
How Cream of Tartar Is rIade.

Cream of Tatarwhch
Baking
off
of
producing
exhibit
Building, Worlds umbi
NorEhe ..5st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-20
1.-The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table"

1.-The AutoCrat Breakfast Table,
for
NJ eouaho word
rongaa
fresh an dSwat fo euS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-20
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder

e1
me boaeM
naty hget uho yo1Anhnru Amer
sCnBh mg Powder Bprnrm eey way
Oyo ebund
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-24
Lee Camp Last Nieht.

Lee Camp held its regular meeting last
night at their hall. Commander +. Leslie
Spence presiding. An invitation was re-
ceived and accepted from Pickett Camp
10 attend divine service on the second
Sunday night i'm March on which occa-
sion Bishop John g. Cranberry will pre-
side. Colonel Pollard stated that the en-
ter:ainment given at the Soldiers Home
last night was one OF much pleasure 10
the veterans and highly enjoyed. Among
those who contributed 10 the occasion
were Misses BEDFORD Misses Meaniey,
Miss Florence Evans, Misses Davis, Miss
Boschen. Messrs. Eugene Davis and Tony
Miller. Comrade Phillip Samuels read an
interesting paper on Services ON the
Potomac" a committee was appointed To
take into ACCESSIBILITY the matter OF cele-
brating the anniversary Of Lee Camp
on April 18th at the Soldiers Home. On
March 18th the Camp will consider the
question OF sending representatives, 10 the
meeting Of United Confederate Veterans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-24

"ZIN4Rv 4 SUCC ESS.



Again another large and fashionabl +.
auuIence assembled IN the Acaaeniy o.
Music last evening 20 witness Alexander
SalVlni in PAU hester VIVID, rOmdnuI
drama, lamar
Inc play IS strong one. and gives vent
for abundant nerOic dcting anu cimaAes
mat impress the auuleuce Witn iut 81
remembrance. 1ne pay - 50 arustlcd4ty
arranged ana the Ilnca 50 neHuy woven,
tnat tne interest VI the audience il hepl
IN sympathy win the Mot Throughout
the performance, anu not untu tne ,ao.
act can one imagine tine ultimate Result.
1ne acuJn OF tue play occurs IN ToIlu-
gal, IN the year lozi, uurins the reign o.
nlns Manner ) successor. Sianuei, IA nj
youth, married Gypsy. ana as a result
OF the union a son, lamar Nd5 born
y few years after the death OF lamar
mother, the KING contracted another alu-
ance, ana auOtner son. came into the
world, JOAN, On his death-bed the Kin
confessed TO JOAN tnat lamar was rignt-
tul heir 10 the throne. lamar VINO pre-
fers, however. roaming Ire. gives was
10 joan, VINO ascends the throne. Jeal-
Gus stun or lamar lie VOWS vengeance Ola
hun, and attempts 10 end his existence
Inc remainder OF the pay. into when Il
pretty love story between lamar ana
linda, Gypsy girl, IS woven, deals VIII.
the quarrels between the two half broth
ers.
IN the title role Mr. Salvini is cxcep-
tionably strong, and his portrayal OF tne
character OF the passionate Gypsy, who
gives a throne for tent. was ali thai
the most fastidlOus could desire lie
looks the character. and acts II.
Mr.. William Redmund, as prince
JOAN" thoroughly realizes the Importance
Of the role.
Miss Maude Dixon. as "Hlnda." was
fascinating. and she carried herself into
the hearts OF the audience.
Miss ElanOr Moretu, as Isabel De
Braganza," has few lines 10 repeat but
she gives 10 them that conception which
comes only from an artist.
The rest Of the cast gave excellent rem
ditiOn Of their roles
The scenery and accessories was mag
niiicent. Each scene was a masterpiece
Of the scenic artist skill
At the matinee this afternoon "Ruy
Bias" will be presented. and at the even
ing performance The Three Guardsmen"
repeated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-24

.Mornin'. boys" said old Jack. laying
down his saw which he had been inlus-
triousy plying for some minutes. "Feelln
well. | hope? Yes2 Good. Nothin' Ike
feelin' well 10 make a Teller feel good
You don't look powerful strong, though,
Tommy: you're thin. What's that? You're
wirv. be We? ] don't believe that You
couldn't saw one o. them sticks o wood
through. You kim 10. Seems believin
why We kin saw purity well. Yer
stronger n We look. / couldn't o done
that better myself He beats you on
sawin'. / guess Bobbe Eh, He can't
Yes he KIM believe. Beat we all boiler.
What? Youll saw two sticks "'''@'"r' n
ne sawed that? Nonsuns' Hockey
We went through that like lightnin; but
one stick amt two sticks. No, sir. one
amt never two. Coin TO DO the other
Well. well. Tommy. he's goin' TO do the
other Whatter you goin' 10 DO; your
do two? Don't brae. Bobbie; ain
braggin? We viii do three Wei, go
ahead: don't let me interfere Alters glad
10 see boys spunky 49,. what The hull
lot sawed? WAL. ! am supprseo. That
helm the case. ! think I'll go indoors an
res.. Sawin alters did make me tired
so good-bv for this time. When want
more work done on that wood-pile III
let We know. You're a spunky pair We be.
And the old man turning on his heel
walked into the house while BobOie ana
Tommy went home wondering II thelI
friend hadn't put up a little game on
them after all.-Harper's Young Ieople'