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The evening world., 1894-08-29
BENSON J. SHERWOOD DEAD.
Passing Away of an Old and Well
known stage CARPENTER.

nhown staSe carpenter.
Benson ]. Sherwood, the stage car
penter of the Madison Square Garden,
died yesterday of gastritis at his sum-
mer home, in Amityville. L. I.
The deceased was one Of the most
capable and best known OF men In his
calling. He was born in New York In
1886. He began worq rs a stage hand in
Laura Keene's theatre. He distinguished
himself in building the stage for the
first production OF the BLACK Crook" at
Niblo's. and developed a variety and in
genuity OF fancy In constructing trick
mechanism for the stage that gave him
a reputation at once. During his forty
years of active work he was at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, the Grand Opera
House and the Madison Square Garden,
and at these theatres did the stage
building for some Of the greatest actors.
including Booth and Barrett, and some
of the most famous productions Of the
century in America.
Mr.. Sherwood was a thirty-second de-
gree Mason. a Knight Templar and a
Shriner He was also a member of other
beneficiary societies and the 6. A. r.
The funeral will be held at st. Stephens
Episcopal Church, in East orty-sixth
street, tomorrow afternoon, and the
burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
The evening world., 1894-08-29
MEN
ROASTED.
Father and Son Burned to
Death in a RiVinston
Street Blaze,
A BRAVE FIREMAN SENsELESS.
Knocked from the Ladder by One
Of the Victims, Who Jumped
Five Stories
TWENTY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Fire, Panic and Accidents In Sew.
eraI Other Sections OF
the City.
TWENTY FAMILIES HOMELESS

Three persons were killed, and one
other, fireman, was fatally injured. as
result Of fire which broke out in a
sweater-shop at 226 Riviington street at
o'clock this morning The loss on the
building, which was Quilted. and on its
contents, Is estimated at $4,000.
While this fire was in progress an
other broke out at 81 Goerck street, a
six-story double-decker tenement house.
This fire was in the same fire district
as the other, and as all the engines
In the district had been sent to the
Rivington street fire, 1t was necessary
to call men and apparatus from ad-
joining districts to combat the Goerck
| street outbreak. There was a panic
| among the tenants of 81 Goerck street
and some Of them were bruised in the
scramble to get out. A fireman was hurt
there by falling from ladder. The
loss at this fire is estimated at $1,000.
About midnight fire broke out at 2.
broadway. where 1t did damage est.
mated at $4,000.
There were several smaller fires and
altogether It was lively night for the
firemen of the lower districts of the city.
At Gouverneur Hospital to-day 1t was
said that Fireman Collins would recover,
The building is said to be owned
Jointly by Louis Aaron, Daniel j.
o'Brien and Sarsield p. LayelIe.
The house at DDS owned by Jacob
korn, was damaged $500 worth by the
flames which worked through the party
wall on the second and third floors
The evening world., 1894-08-29
STEPHENSON
MUST WAIT.
Police Commissioners Again
Adjourn the Trial Of
Accused Captain.
TO co ON TOMORROW SURE.
Verdicts Against Cross, Devsry
and the Ward Men Expected
To-Day.
BURNS FACING THE MUSIC.
He Has Made a Strong Defense,
Which Is Drawing to
a Close.
BURNS FACING THE MUSIC,

Police Captain Stephenson. with his
lawyers Ira Shafer and John Vincent,
were again on hand at Police Head
quarters when. at 1915 this forenoon,
his case was called.
Mr.. Shafer said he WAS ready to pro-
coed. He objected to the term ready
to proceed to tria," and intimated that
he should demand a postponement.
''These charges are long, numerous
and serious said Mr.. Shafer. "Bri-
berry is charged, and If the charge is
true the State prison yawns for him."
Mr.. Wellman said the Stephenson
case would soon be reached.
do 1 understand the learned public
prosecutor that we aret to be compelled
to wait here till he is ready to hear our
motions?" Mr.. Shafer asked.
Every time Mr. Shafer addressed tive
Commissioners he referred to the
learned public prosecutor" with pc
culiar JUNCTION.
Mr.. Weflman said the trials of Burns,
Devery and Glennon were still on, but
would be concluded in an hour or two.
He suggested, however, that Capt. Ste
phenson be allowed to plead, and then
time be set for trial, but the Boadr
decided to go on with the Burns trial
and adjourn the trial of Catp. Stephen
| son till tomorrow.
This will allow the Board to hold it,
regular meeting at the close Of the tria
! of Burns.
Henry Vending. OF 165 East One Hun
dred and Seventy-third street, and for.
merly of 60 Rivington street. was called
as the first witness of the day. He ties.
titled that he had been for eight years
in the plumbing business at II Delaney
| street
| Vending used to do plumbing for Mrs
Schubert, and from his books, testified
that he did some repairs In the house
| Jan. %, March Is and 10, April IA, Jan
| 10, II and 20, 1892.
This covered a part of the period
when Mclaughlin was in command OF
the precinct and Burns was his ward
| man.
Mrs. Schubert has testified that all
during those months her house was wide
open to the general public.
How did you find it?" Mr.. House
asked.
why 1t was difficult to get in myself.
The house was apparently closed" was
| the reply.
1.-THE shutters were closed" he con-
tinued. the doors locked. and after
ringing the bell, was let in either by
| Mrs Schubert or the cook.
THE awnings were taken down and
the house. was gloomy. My work took
me to all parts of the house, and
saw no inmates nor any sign of bust
ness"
Mr.. Wellman contented himself with
fed exactely like this in the trial of
Capt. Cross.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Nine HORSES SM0THERED.
$4,000 Damage by Fire In Ash
land Place Stables.

Nine horses were smothered to death
In fire in several stables in Ashland
place. Brooklyn, at l o'clock this MORN
ing. One building was Quilted. two
others were badly damaged and .
large number of carriages and other
property were burned.
The fire was discovered at 1850 O'Clock
In James McCaull's livery stable. low
brick building at lit Ashland place.
The fire was burning In a corner In
the rear Of the building. It had gained
considerable Roadway. and the watch
man ran out and rang In an alarm. He
then summoned help. opened the stable
doors and rescued several horses.
The animals were stabbed in rear
building. and before the work of saving
the horses was half completed the
rescuers were shut OFF by the fire, and
they turned their attention to SAVING
some of the wagons and carriages.
The firemen arrived promptly, but ~
fore they got fairly to work the ene1Bo
structure was ablaze. and they saw that
they were going to have a hard fight -
save the adjoining property.
McCaulrs stable. at 1l5. was two
story brick building. used by the Ever
ard Brewing Company as q bottling es-
tablishment. A house of the same de-
scription at 1l9, was occupied a. q
dwelling-house. The row stands be-
| tween Lafayette avenue and Hanson
Place. The flames. therefore. were In
| the rear of the several handsome resi-
The stable In which the fire started
was stored with hay and feed, and IL
blazed fercely. As 1t broke through
over the housetops in the vicinity and
Chief Dale. who had responded to the
first alarm. sent in second summons
for assistance.
Meanwhile several streams of water
had been directed on the flames. and
the firemen attempted to reach the
horses. which were imprisoned in the
rear building, but the fire and smoke
held them back. The animals could be
heard neighing with fright and paving
the floor OF their stalls In an endeavor
| to break loose. 41
While the firemen were directing the
| streams on the stable. the adjoining
| buildings caught fire. but as soon as other
firemen arrived on the second alarm they
| saved them from destruction.
The material stored In the stable was
Of such an in1ammable character that
the fire burned inself out before
O'Clock. The losses were as follows:
James McCaull, livery stable building,
5000; four horses, six carriases and
of Fulton street. two horses. three light
wagons and harness. 5000; DR.. Bart
lett, Ashland place and Lafayette ave
nue.. one horse, two wagons and harness.
$500; Dayton & Montgomery, stone deal
ers, Lafayette and Flatbush avenues.
| one horse and two wagons. 500: wagons
cite avenue. and George Weigold. OF ~
Dean street. 500 each; building at III
| Ashland place, owned by Mrs. j. Shanar
owned and occupied by Mrs. II. NJ. Rob
inson. $500. contents $50; building At Ma
| lis. owned and occupied by g. Walters
| 1C,atin,Ie,i On Thipd p,IC, 4 IS / p =
The evening world., 1894-08-29
TWENTY FAMILIES HOMELESS
Firemen and Tenants Injured In
Goerck street Blaze.

..,,-- at
While the firemen were battling with
the RivinRton street blaze and the FIRE
..e ~. 49,, a. go, ,oranort at 4,
Star'eu III '"e h'e-''o''
Goerck street, and the twenty families
had a narrow escape from death. The
..t,,I. T.. ,,, T.. ,.a ~. Arc dis
building Is located IN the same ire us
trict as Rivington street, and 1t became
necessury IN summon engines from dis
,,,t ,,,,.r,or,
taht quar- le's'
Charles Mccarthy. a fireman attached
,,,su,,snos and n,hi,a vork-
fre was ext'nguisheu' ana "hie "oiN
ing on the third floor fire escape, slipped
and fell To the fire escape next below.
a., .,, H. .u.,,,,sd .svers In
axe N hahd he sustained severe ="
Mccarthy was removed TO Gouverneur
,,,., ,.o ,rs.av .,ro.t
hospta'. ne resiues at 100 heseN ,,
The origin Of the fire which was dis,
covered by .eran. IN ,ne na =. -, "
the second moor IL thouBn' 10 oe susp'-
| cious, and will be Investigated by the
Fire Marshal
| M, .. >. ,,o nronor,,. of tho
tenants. many of whom had no insur-
ance. Is estimated at 5000. The build
ing, which, was pretty well Quilted from
the second hoor up, Is owned Dy M:
Hernitch. and the damage is put at
The flames awoke soue OF the tenants
about $40 o'clock. The building had
then been on fire a few minutes at
least. Janitor Thomas Mcmahon was
among the first to make the discovery.
The narrow railways from nnoI the M ,,TSt
smoke. 49,,
| Mcmahon shouted Fire! and so did
The evening world., 1894-08-29
MORTON IS THINKING.
BE Is Probably Preparing q State
ment at His Nephew's House.
Nothing Political Seems to Absorb
Mr.. PIatt's Attention.
=
Chairman Schwab Says the Citizens
Movement Is Non-Partissn.

Levi p. Morton was at the house of his
nephew. William Morten Grinnell. 6 West
Sixty-fourth street. this morning. He
did not receive callers there. AL visi-
tors were referred to his office, where
1t was said, Mr.. Morton was expected
about noon.
1t is supposed that Mr. Morton is busy
preparing a statement in which he will
define his position regarding the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor offered to
him by Mr.. Plat. His answer may be
ready to-day, and there Is no doubt in
the minds of those on the inside that
1t will be favorable.
Mr.. Plat was at his Office this morn
ing attending to his express business.
He does not let a little thing like the
Of his affairs. He said he had not heard
from Mr.. Morton since he saw him
Gustav W; sehwab, Chairman Of the he
the Chamber OF Commences political
bureau and the newborn citizens move
ment, wanted 1t distinctly understood
this morning that the citizens movement
was not being run in the interest OF Seth
Low or any other individual.
AS to himself, he felt highly. flattered
that his fellow-citizens, should propose
men. but he would not, for business and
other reasons. accept any public office
As far as he knew. not one of those who
signed the call for a conference was q
candidate, although w. l.. Strong and c
s. Smith. two of the signers, have beer
frequently mentioned for Mayor.
II The signers had no axes to grind. eX-
cept in favor OF pure government. There
was no definite plan for a campaign
The details Of that would be left tc
the determination of the conference.
Mr.. Schwab explained the reason that
| the anti-Tammany organizations would
not be invited to the conference Is thai
The evening world., 1894-08-29

by Mrs. Vanderbilt for a separation on
terms of an annual allowance of $500, 900,
the custody Of her children and the
possession of the three houses at New
port. Islip and in New York.
A gentleman in position to be cog.
infant of all the facts states that Mr.
Vanderbilt opposed no objection to a
separation, but offered much less ia.
vorable terms than those asked by Mrs
Vanderbilt. His proffer has been refused
by her. and further definite discussion
awaits the arrival in Paris of Col
Jay.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was seen to-day at the
Hotel Continental, but declined to dis
cuss the matter further than to sa,
that no proceedings in divorce had beer
taken by him.
The evening world., 1894-08-29

fire as the cause seem shrouded in mys-
terry.
1t IL said by some OF the people liv-
lug opposite the buried house that short
ly after the fire broke out, several men
were seen to come down the frees
capes. There was pretty well defined
rumor that n half dozen homeless
tailors were allowed to sleep In the
sweat-shops at night.
Whether this permission was given
them by Waterman Levine, could not be
learned, as none OF those who escaped
could be found to-day.
The bodies OF the Levines were taken
this afternoon from the Union Market
station to an undertaker's-shop at rs
Willett street where they will be pre-
pared for burial.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
ALLEGED POLICY WRITERS.
One of Them Tried to Stab an OH
Ger When Arrested.

Charles Smalley and Herman Rose,
who was accused of being proprietor and
writer, respectively, of an alleged pol
icy-shop. at go Ellery street. Williams
burg, were held In the Lee Avenue
Court to-day to await further examina-
ton.
Detectives Donlan and Koelsch raided
the place yesterday afternoon, after
they had sent a little boy in to secure a
slip. Smalley and Rose were alone In
the place, and when the former saw the
officers he swore that he would not be
taken alive, and drawing knife from
his pocket, threatened to stab Koelsch.
patrol box. While he was fighting with
the officers, Rose had an excellent
chance to escape, but he failed to take
advantage of II.
The evening world., 1894-08-29

The domestic difficulties between Mr..
and Mrs. Vanderbilt reached almost
climax last spring. when the party on
the splendid yacht Valiant broke up In
the Mediterranean under circumstances
which at once widely separated all It's
members.
Mrs. Vanderbilt went to England
where Scott Murray's beautiful estate,
Danesfield, near Henley, on the Thames
had been rented for her.
MIR. Vanderbilt remained in Paris for
the first months of summer, but has
recently been at Deauville. returning to
Paris last Friday.
In June last Cornelius Vanderbilt came
TO London to interpose his strenuous
orfices to stop further, and especially
public, proceedings. but was unsuccess'
tul In restoring peace, and returned
home.
Mrs. Vanderbilt committed her inter
ests to Col. William Jay, of New York
who, with Mrs. Jay, has been at Danes
held until last week. He Is now at HON
burg, Mrs. Vanderbilt being also In Ger
many,
Col. Jay is to be In Paris on Sept. Il
as guest of James Gordon Bennett.
I A formal proposition has been mad
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Arrived on the Waesland.

The Red Star liner Waesland arrived this
morning from Antwerp with cabins we'll filled.
Prominent among her passengers were Prof.
Edwin Emerson. DR.. r. J. cronk. John Adams.
Lieut.. J. 4. Cole. Rev. c., W.: Huntington.
David r. Lamont, DR.. s. NJ. Mosgrove, DR..
A. H. Purdy Father Berthold, Herbert A;
shipman George W. Tewksbury, Rev. Basil
Odermott and Rev. c. A. Schlipf.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Fire Threatens n Village.
(By Associated Press,

LONDON, Aug. ga despatch from
Vienna says sthat fire broke out In
the castle of the Prince of Metternich
at Plass, near the town of Pilsen, in
Bohemia. The flames spread to the
village. which will be destroyed unless
rain comes very soon. The castle was
destroyed with all its contents, except
the family archives.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Injured,

Elias Levine. sixteen years OF age.
Injured,
Timothy Collins, a fireman. He is now
In the hospital with his chest crushed
in as result of his efforts to save the
unfortunate three.
The Rivington street house was oc-
crpied entirely by sweat-shops, with the
exception OF the second floor, where
there Is synagogue. and a portion of
the third floor, which Is used as a He
brew school for boys. 1t is claimed for
the place, however. that the shops were
OF the better class, and no one was
supposed to live In the house.
In spite OF that fact there were at
least eight men in the building last
night. II, as claimed. they were watch
men, they must have been careless OF
their duties. Otherwise II is impossible
to conceive how SO many lives could
have been sacrificed.
Nicholas Muller an expressman, of l52
Rivington street. first discovered the fire
and sent in the alarm. II was so warm
last night that. instead OF remaining
home he slept in an express wagon that
was drawn up in front of the building
Just at 2 o'clock he was awakened by
bright light, which he at first thought
was the dawn OF morning. He sat up in
the wagon TO rub his eyes. and then, as
he became fully aroused, he discovered
that what he thought was the sun shin
ing down upon him was a great burst
OF fame that came from the third-story
windows of the sweat-shop
In another minute he was at the corner
OF the street, where there was a fire.
alarm box. and he had sent out an
alarm.
AS he hurried back to the burning
building, thinking that possibly he might
be able to do some work of rescue be-
| fore the firemen's arrival, a man rushed
out OF the hallway OF the house and sped
down the street in the opposite direc-
ton. He was apparently a Hebrew, with
big black beard. Muller called loudly
to him to stop. but he paid no attention
The evening world., 1894-08-29
HAS MRS. SCHUBERT FLED?
Reported that Capt. CrOss's Chief
Witness sailed for Europe,

A rumor founded upon the best author
ity. went around Police Headquarters
this morning that Mrs. Kate Shubert, the
chief witness for Capt. Cross, had sailed
for Europe yesterday. fearing indictment
on her own admission of perjury.
Before going she drew all her money
from the bank.
Mr.. Wellman has given the story a
faint-hearted denial
The evening world., 1894-08-29
BadIy Kicked by IA Horse.

Edward Gerry twenty-eight years old. while
grooming a horse in the Appel brewery at Mes
.role street and Bushwick avenue. Williamsburg.
Yesterday afternoon. was kicked In the head by
re ANAL He was removed to his home, eis
s,evS street and 1t was said this morning that
his condition Is serious
The evening world., 1894-08-29

The q O'Clock Edition and the
sporting Extra of The Evening
world contain more sporting newH
of interest than can be found In
aax other evening newspapers.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Forest Fires In the Far West.
CDy Associated Press.

NEW wHArCoM. Wash, Aug. 2s.-The forest
around this city are Ore and a strong north
eastcry wind is blowing towards the city. Sew
eral suburban residences have been destroyed.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
VIGILANT RACES TOMORROW
Her Centreboard Repaired In Time
for the Dartmouth Regatta.
IRY Assoclatel PTess.

SOUTHAMPTON. Aug. 2s.-Vigilant
started to-day for Dartmouth in order
to take part tomorrow in the regatta
OF the Royal Yacht Club at that place.
The American yachts centreboard has
been rented, and Is now said to work
TO the satisfaction of all on board.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
The Trouble Said to Have Begun
in the Sudden Break-Up Of
the Valiant Yacht Party.
ANOTHER WOMAN THE CAUSE =?
She Recently Set Up Expensive Es'
adjustments in Paris
and DeauvilIe.
Copyright. 1894. by the Press Publishing Company.

new York world.
Special Cable Despatch to The WORLDLY
PARIS, Aug. 2S.-For a month past
very definitely stated reports have been
current among American friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt in
London and Paris that formal negotia-
tons were in progress between them for
a judicial separation. Failing that, it
has been said there was probability of
suit for divorce on the part of Mrs.
Vanderbilt.
The evening world., 1894-08-29

Mr. LEMAN, ~ William St, was cured OIL m
Nnr battery. Call or write. 1122 b way. ~
The evening world., 1894-08-29
Receiver for scott Notion Compan,
by Associated Press }

(By Associated PrcSs)
LAFAYETTE. Ind. Aug, :s.-George j. EAcock
ha been appointed receiver of the Scott Notion
Company. The liabilities are about $4,000.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
WERE ROASTED ALIVE.
Appalling sight Witnessed at the
RivingtOn Street BIuxc.

A father and his two sons lost their
lives In the fire which originated mys-
teriously In the six-story brick building
at 226 Rivington street about 2 O'Clock
this morning.
The evening world., 1894-08-29
The Dead Are,

Mercio Levine. fifty-three years old.
Joseph Levine, eighteen years old.
Elias Levine. sixteen years OF age.
The evening world., 1894-08-29

You read The Evening World!
Do you read the Sunday Worldf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-22
LoUDoUN NOTES.

Mr.. Zenas Milburn died last Sunday
night, at his home about two miles
south of Leesburg, in the 74th year o.
his age.
Mr.. James Longstreet, jr., of Geor'
gia, son of Lees famous old corps com.
mander, was registered at the Leesbure
Inn last Sunday.
The large store of G. w. limbaugh
in Scattersville, this county, was burn
ed to the ground on Monday night
The entire stock of goods amounting to
over 80 900, was consumed.
Mr.. Matthews, the young English
evangelist who conducted a series OF
meetings in Aldie for week, left on
Thursday last for Upperville, taking
with him the love of the people of this
community, whose hearts he complete
ly won during his short stay. Mr..
Matthews is most pleasant, fluent
speaker and a thorough christian gen.
tleman.
On Saturday night last, as Mr.. Nat.
R. High and his wife, better known as
Belle Boyd, were returning from Ham
ilton where the lady had delivered her
lecture, they were thrown from their
buggy, the vehicle being upset, just at
the edge of this town. They were con-
siderably shaken up and somewhat
bruised but neither was much injured.
-Leesburg Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-22
Fauuuier Notes.

Mr.. H. P. Oliver and Miss Alice Rector
both of Fauquier, were married by Rev. T.
W. Newman, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church,
November 18th.
An agent of the Southern Telephone Com
pany has been inspecting the telephone lines
in this county with view to buying them
and, if purchased, new and long distance
phones will be put in place of those now used
It is probable that within the near future
the mail route from here to Cliff Mills will be
extended to Orlean and that new route will
be opened to New Baltimore, giving the PEG,
ple of those places better mail facilities than
they now enjoy.
Tho Selcne neighborhood has been sadden-
ed by the most unusual occurrence of two
deaths in one family within twenty-four
hours of each other. They were Sarah and
Lucy, the daughters of Mr. Franklin Rector.
One died on the morning of Thursday,
November 18th, and the other in the even-
ing of that day and we;e buried in one grave.
They were dutiful daughters, conscientious
Christians and will not only be missed in the
household of which they were the pride and
ornament, but the community at large will
mourn their death. They were attacked
with typhoid fever which batfied the physi-
clans skill, brought on by drink from spring
which had become inpure.-Hdrrenton pr-
Cinian.