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The evening world., 1894-04-14
STRUCK Bob FITzs|MM0Hs.
When the Brakeman Learned Who
1t Was Ee Nearly tainted.
Fitz Snys He Didn't Strike Back,
but "Brakes" Has Black Eye.

NEWARK, N. j.. April A-An en-
ployee OF the Pennsylvania, Railroad
struck Bob Fitzsimmons q singing
blow in the face yesterday afternoon,
and II Titzslmmonss friends had not
interfered, II is likely that the Company
would be looking to-day for some one to
take the employees place. The brake
man did no. know whom he was strik-
Ing, and when he found out he nearly
tainted. 81
F'itzsimmons with a party Of frienda
including Police Capt. Glori, Of this city,
was coming from New York. Bob COM
planned of feeling Ill. and went out on
the rear platform OF the car to get some
fresh air. He had been there a few min
utes, when burly brakeman arrived and
ordered Bob into the car. Bob replied
that he was III. and wanted the fresh air.
brakeman struck him In the face. -. m
FitZsimmons's friends saw the assault
ana rushed between the men in time to
prevent Bob from striking the brake
man. They took Fitzsimmons into the
car and the train soon pulled into Ncw-
ark
The brakeman says Fitzslmmons
fighter was intoxicated, but Bob's friends
deny this and say he didn't strike the
railroad man. BE that as II may the
brakeman exhibits badly blackened
eye. =
Fitzs!mmons says he does not intend
to have brakeman spoil his reputation,
and he threatens to bring suit. -afl
The evening world., 1894-04-14
AMERICAN SUGARS BIC JUMP.
1t Moves Up Rapidly from 95 ga
to SO on Big Transactions,
Dropped to 08, but Finally Closed
Mt O6 1-2.

The overshadowlng feature OF specula-
tion at the Stock Exchange this morning
was American Sugar. which moved up
rapidly from 9S "a to 90 on enormous
transactions.
one story was that the directors in
tended 10 make the long delayed annual
report public and would incidentally de-
clare a stock dividend. while another re-
port had It that the insiders had re-
ceivei assurances from whom no one
seems to know that the Company will
get the protection II wants at Washing
ton.
one thing Is certain. namely, that
many shorts have been put to flight
after sustaining heavy losses. The price
subsequently reacted to 81 Is. The deal
ings In the remainder of the list wer.
quite small. with fluctuations to corre-
spond.
American Tobacco rose IA to 81 IL.
Chicago Gas 5-S to 63 3-i. Delaware &
Hudson rs to l42 3-s. Hooking Coal l-2
to sl-2. Kansas and Texas preferred l-2
to 26 3-4, Missouri Pacific l-2 to 81. New
Jersey, Central "a to ia 3D.. and Erie
The Imports. exclusive OF specie, at the
port OF New York for the week. were
81, 39S. .79i OF which 81. 436. 1892 were dry
goods, and $685.. .SJ2 general merchandise.
For the corresponding. week in 1888 the
so5 were d,y-goods. and sii .556. 500 general
merchandise.
Money nominally per cent: on call:
for bankers sixty-day bills and 4ss "a
for demand.
The United States sub-Treasury had
a debit balsnse &C, at At the Ciearins; House OF Of
In notes.
Bar silver in London rose to 2sd. per
ounce Commercial bar here advanced
to 63 l-S but Mexican dollars are un-
The gross earnings OF the. A,chison
system for, the first week Of April were
The gross earnings of the Union Pa Pa
decrease OF se57. ..34, and net earnings
s+Sl, 2t, decrease Of ss2o; ;sa; =, ~.
market up to the close. The stock
dropped from 80 to 9e, and carried the
general list down IA to 3-4 per cent.
Finally, there was a fractional rally n n
Ii closed at s6 l-2.
The de lings IN this stock aggregated
Of Of iis'oco' The wormsers were credited
| with purchases Of upward OF 20OVl
shares, and there was much guessing as
to the interest in which the buying was
! done.
Nothing definite transpired up to the
close as to the intention of the directors
| to declare an extra dividend.or as to the
alleged news from washington about
tariff legislation favorable to the Trust.
The changes in the bank statement to-
| day are quite consistent. The In
crease Of $6.5l2. 800 In loans and the gain
| OF 81 2S5 400 In cash account for the In
| crease OF Ss.OOO,OOO in deposits. The
banks gained s33.O25 in surplus reserve
which now stands at $50, 83l 600. They re
/ L.. attnta ~ frnn
! the Interior, while the gold taken fol
export did not figure in the return. which
| Is made up on averages.
The following are the comparative nG'
The evening world., 1894-04-14
MEMBERS OF THE TRITON.
Rumor CONFIRMED that the Atalnn-
tn's Crew Has Left the Club.

NEWARK, N. j.. April A-At last
nights meeting OF the Passaic River
Amateur Rowing Association Secretary
Thurber read the names OF the cham
pion Atalanta eight as being members
Of the Triton Boat Club. This confirms
the rumor that the crew has left the
Atalantas.
1t Is understood that the reason for
this action Is that the Club refused to
purchase their suppers while they are
In training. They claim that other
crews have part Of their expenses paid
by the clubs to which they belong
crew has Joined the Tritons. 1t has not
yet resigned in a body from the Atalan-
tas. Last night the crew was out in
one Of the Atalanta boats, and J. ]. *.
Oomas. the famous Holland oarsman,
was In No. 3 seat.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
CONEY ISLAND LEFT OUT.
Tilyou's Friends disappointed Over
the Appointment of voorhees,.

CONEY ISLAND. N. Y. April H.
The appointment Of Edward w. voor-
hees, Of Bensonhurst. as Justice of the
Peace in place Of r. v. B. Newton. has
been a disappointment 10 many friends
of George C. Tilyou.
Tilyou has fought the ring for the
last ten years. A committee Of seven
called upon Supervisor Bennett, with P.
H. McGann as spokesman. and asked
that Tilyou be appointed. McGann ar
gued that the Second District was en-
titled to the appointment. as the district
was the battlefield of the late election.
and had the present officials been de-
feated in the Second the property on the
island would have been worthless. This
argument did not seem to have much
weight.
Coney Island Is left in the cold SO far
as the late election Is concerned. there
being only one Justice from the island.
Albert Chambers.
Tilyou was nominated for the office
by the Citizens Convention. but owing
to formality 1t rested with the Town
Committee to appoint a justice.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
EX.MINlSTER INDICTED.
He IL Charged with Making False
Election Ahidavits.

LONG ISLAND CITY. L. l.. April IA
Before Judge Garretson. in the Queens
County Court to-day, George s. Fisher,
an ex-miniser. was called upon to plead
to an indictment, which had been found
against him by the Grand Jury on
Thursday.
The indictment was found on COM
plaint of the regular Democratic or
ganization Of Newtown. Some defeated
candidates for the Democratic nomina-
tions started an Independent ticket. To
do this 1t was necessary to have twen-
ty-fiye voters of the town certify that
they favored this ticket.
alleged, made out affidavits stating that
these men appeared before him. This,
1t is claimed. they did not do, and the
Indictment was found on these grounds.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
GEN. SLOCuM DEAD.
Gallant Soldier and Well-Known
Lawyer Passes Away.
Pneumonia Ends a Long and Dis
tinguished Career.
His Record in War and in Civil
Life.

Flags were flying at half-mast from
the City Hall. Courthouse and various
office buildings In Brooklyn to-day as a
mark Of respect to the memory OF Gen.
Henry w. Slocum. ex-Congressman,
lawyer and soldier. who died at his
home. 465 Clinton avenue. at 2 o'clock
this morning.
Mrs. Slocum, her two married daugh-
ters. two sons and DR.. Bellows, the
family physician, were at the Generals S
bedside when he passed away. His
death was very peaceful and was un-
expected.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
TO ENTERTAIN DELEGATES.
Brooklyn Committee Prepares for
Convention of Scientists.

The Committee appointed by Mayor
schieren to prepare for the reception
and entertainment OF delegates to the
Convention OF the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science,
10 he held in Brooklyn next August,
met at the City Hall this morning.
The Committee appointed 100 promi-
nent citizens as a General Committee.
Each member of the General Commit
delegates during their stay in the city.
The Committee also appointed the fol-
lowing officers:
President. Mayor Charles A. schiereni Vice
Presidents Truman J. Dackus. David II. Cochran.
Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi. Major-Gen. o. o.
Howard. William II. Maxwell. Charlie. NJ, FRAT
Bernard Peters, Rev. DR.. r. s. storrs' J. T. T.
Woodward.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
WnIl street Notes.

The total bank ceArngs OF all the Clearing
Houses Of the United States for the week entln ng
to-day $3.50 2tO 60i, against 1867 5Js 81 last
week, and 81, 2l5. 4O5. sos the corresponding week
last year.
At the annual election Of the New York Guar
anty and Indemnity Company the following named
gentlemen were elected Directors for the term
of three years; samuel u, Dsbcock Frederick
Cromwell Walter q. Oakman, Robert Goclet, r.
Somcfs Hayes, Charles H. Henderson Adrian
lseltn, jr A. subsequent meeting OF the hoard
Walter O. oskman Was unanimously elected rTesi-
dent
The Union Pacific report, to he issued Monday.
will make poor showing for the month Of Feb
ruary The annual report Is now being prepared
Il will possibly be finished to-day. but not pub
lshei until the annual meeting. April 20
~ Milwaukee to-day Judge Jenkins handed
down his decision on the application Of certain
stockholders OF the Northern Pactfc Railroad
Company for the removal Of the receivers
The Financial Chronicle computes groSs earn
ings OF ctghtytwo railroads tor the fourth week OF
March at s5,SO6. 2sO. decrease of 81 t33, ,sl, or
u per cent. compared vita tho CorrcspnnlinS
week In 1898; l29 roads report for the month OF
March s3s slN.9Nl, decrease Of 1j.s17,1b or
u O5 per cent i2S roads report for the quarter
ending March u SOS, j7l, 40, d@ reass Of '5,-
Ss6 I2 or lc,7S per cent. Is roads report for The
first week April t.ei2ls5, decrease OF N?2. 49,
or 1884 per eenL
The evening world., 1894-04-14
FOR BEATING A POLICEMAN.
.Jack" Delaney Turned Over to
tho Brooklyn Authorities.

"Jack" Delaney, who was arrested
night before last by Central Office men
on a charge of robbing a Greenpolnt
druggist named Slonaker. in 1892. was
turned over to Roundsman Pinkerton.
Of the Fifth Brooklyn Police District.
this morning in jefferson Market Court.
The complainant did not appear. and
Roundsman Pinkerton wanted Delaney
tember, 1892.
On the night in question Delaney and
five others, among them Daniel McVeigh.
a restaurant at l69 Grand street. Will
iamsburg. Pinkerton arrested McVeigh,
who resisted, and then the crowd headed
py Delaney, jumped OH Pinkerton from
behind and beat him severely.
Delaney is under indictment In Brook
lyn for robbery.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
FIRE STOPPED THE DANCE.
Almost n Panic Mt the Burning of
DeNmer Hotel.

BUTLER, N. j.. April 1.-THE hotel
and dance hall owned byAugust Deamer
was burned to the ground at o'clock
this morning.
The flames communicated to several
small houses adjoining and destroyed
them also.
The fire was caused by a defective
fue In the bottling works attached to the
hotel. The katonka Tribe OF Redmen
the time OF the fire and there was almost
panic among the people who rushed for
the stairway to get out. No one was
hurt; Deamer. in trying to save some
Of his effects from the burning building.
was slightly burned about the hands and
face.
The loss amounted to $4,000 The
building was insured for 5000.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
To Attend MIR. Fields Funeral.

nly Associated Press)
BUFFALO, April 4.-Tracy C. Beck
er, President OF the New York State Bar
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Sues FOR S135,OOO.
Lawyer Brccn Says the Union Rail-
way Company Owes Him That.

Application was this morning made
to Justice Cullen, in the Supreme Court,
Brooklyn, for referee to determine
the claim OF Lawyer Matthew p. Breen
for professional services to the Union
Railway Company. of Westchester
county.
Mr.. Breen claims that he has conduct
ed nine distinct actions for the Com
pany. together with considerable other
business, In securing the Company val
liable franchises. He claims that sl35.-
600 liz due him.
PENDANTS. Mr.. Breen opposed II on the
ground that n Judge and Jury could
settle the matter to the better satisfac-
tion OF all concerned
Decision was reserved.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
ALARMED OVER TYPHOID.
Hospital Overcrowdcd and One Man
Insane from Worry.

MONrCLAIR. n. j.. April 1.-THE ty-
phoid fever scare seems to be at Its
height. and the inhabitants are greatly
alarmed lest the disease become epi-
demic.
King De Hart. whose wife and child
are Ill with the disease. has become in
sane through worry md loss of rest.
He appeared at the office OF DR.. Shell
ton on Thursday night. and acted so
queer that the doctor had him taken
stitution was so overcrowded with ty-
phoid patients that he had to be taken
to Newark.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
TOOK s3,2oo,oOO OF GOLD.
One Days Exports SIX Times Grent-
er Than Weeks Imports.

The steamship La Gascogne to-day
took out S.700,OoO in gold and the Um-
brla 100000 In gold. This dlsposes OF
the suppostion that some OF the gold
would be withdrawn.
The imports OF specie at the port of
New York for the week were $Jts,972.
of which S526, 39l were gold and S22, ,5si
silver The imports for the correspond
ing week last year were S9l .0S5.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
NEW YORK'S DEAD JURlST.
Arrangements Completed for David
Dudley Fields Funeral.

Nearly every lawyer of distinction in
this city has either sent his card OF con-
dolence or called at % Gramercy Park,
This morning messages were received
by wire from Chief Justice Fuller. OF the
United States Supreme Court; Chief
Judge Andrews, of the Court OF Appeals.
and Henry II. Anderson and Benjamin
ID Silliman. prominent lawyers In this
city
Undertaken Joseph Freed, OF All Souls
Church, met a few OF the pail bearers
at the Field hause this morning and ar
rangements were completed for the
Church, 273 Fourth avenue, Tomorrow
at t30 +. NJ. The list OF pall-bearers Ia
cludcs Chief justice Fuller, OF the United
States Supreme Court; Chief Justice
Andrews. OF the Court OF Appeals; John
Bigeiow. William NJ. Evarts. Joseph II.
Hewitt. r. A. Dsyo, Anram r. Law
renee, Charles a. Peabody Chancellor
McCracktn and r. NJ Galloway and
The burial win be at stockbridge on
Justice Stephen ]. Field. OF the United
States Supreme Court, left Washington
this morning and arrived at the Gram
ercy Park house this afternoon.
The callers were very numerous, but
they intl uded no further than the door.
where thev left cards.
The Williams College Association mas
decided TO attend the funeral services
tomorrow and II Is expected that the
Bar hssocia tion of New York will be
more largely represented at this funeral
than It ! as been for years.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
NOT BEFORE WATSON NOW.
Two Policy Dealers Held by Justice
GoettinE.

Since he was instructed to take all his
policy cases to the Gates Avenue in
stead of the Even Street Police Court.
Capt. Kitzer. of the Cedar street police
station. Brooklyn, has been busy. Police
Justice Watson had n habit of releasing
the accused men and Commissioners
Welles ardered him to arraign the pris-
oners in another court.
Patrolman Carrouthers and Rounds
man Gallagher arraigned George Otto.
OF l0l Trautman street, and Louis Rohl,
Of 40 Harman street, this morning in
the Gates Avenue Court and charged
them with selling policy slips:
Connolly, held them under $500 bail each.
Kitzer's precinct Is said to be swarm
Ing with policy shops.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
BRUTAL HUSBAND CAUGHT.
Michael Curley Held on a Charge
Made by His Wife.

NEWARK, N. j.. April H-Michael
Curley. fifty-seven years old. OF $50
Adams street. was held for the Grand
Jury to-day by Judge Prelsel. upon a
charge of atrocious assault. Curley
knocked his wifes eye out and brutally
assaulted her, 1t is said. ten months ago.
She was taken to the hospital where she
months.
Curley ran away and went to DAYTON,
o.. where he entered the Soldiers
Home. He came back last night and his
wife had him arrested.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
NO ARRESTS MADE YET.
Pnterson's Dynamite Bomb to No
Examined by EXPERTS,

PATTERSON. N. j.. April A-No ar
rests have yet been made in connection
with the finding Of what is supposed to
be dynamite bomb under the porch
Of the residence OF William Strange on
Broadway, this city.
The bomb was found yesterday after
noon by Mr.. Strange's coachman. 1t is
now In the possession of Mr.. Strange
who has arranged to have It examined
by experts.
The machine was constructed of q
gaspipe an Inch and half in diameter
and six inches long. with two fuses,
which had burned to within an inch OF
the pipe, and then gone out.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
POST CAN SETTLE IN FULL.
Grain Brokers' Suspension Was
Due TO Lack of Cnsh.

Stephen r. Post. the grain broker on
the Produce Exchange who failed yes
,erday. made a settlement with his
creditors last night. and announced this
morning that he was able to meet all
his obligations. Although prepara tons
have been made to hold a public call to-
day and Monday to close out MIR. Posts
trades, 1t was generally believed he
would be able to make a quick settle
ment, as his suspension was simply due
to u lack of ready ca,h.
1t is said that he has ample resources,
but he was unable yesterday 10 COM
mand money In time to meet urgent de-
mands,
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Round About Town.

While playing in front Of $50 East Thirteenth
street this morning julius Flchter. AGED twelve,
tell and broke his right leg
James CLARK, alias KID" Morgan. Of III West
rwenty-sixth street. whose picture sdorns the
Market Court to-day, lie was arrested for acting
suspi piclously on Fourth avenue car yesterday
but no evidence Of new wrong doing MAS found
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Mr.. CANNON OFF FOR EUROPE
Delaware and Hudson vice-Presi-
dent Goes Abroad for Health.

Nice-President Cannon. OF the Della
ware and Hudson Railroad. has been
suffering for several weeks from severe
attack of sciatica, and the additional
strain entailed by the unsettled condition
of that corporations affairs has so un-
dermined his health that he has been
compelled to take n rest.
Before he sailed to-day for Havre he
wrote letter to his associates on the
Proxy Committee and reiterated his
claim that the stockholders are entitled
to a just share or the accumulated earn
ings.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
AGAINST De VITO.
Witnesses Testify Against the Ven
der of Naturalization Papers.

Several witnesses gave testimony be-
fore United States Commissioner Bel
lows. in Brooklyn. this morning. In the
case of Vincenzo De Vito. the Mulberry
street banker, whose traffic in fraudulent
naturalization papers was exposed by
THE Evening World" The witnesses
were Tommaso Mancini. of 172 Worth
street, brother of Felippo. Mancini, to
whom tine paper was Issued: Gaetano
Atrobato. OF l95 Mott street. and Biaso
De Simone, OF 1893 Mott street.
The case was then adjourned until
next Saturday morning at IL o'clock.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
COTTON EXCHANGE ENJ0INED
They Cannot Sell or Dispose OF
MIR. SOdekson's Seat.

Judge Gildersleeve, of the Superior
Court. to-day granted Hyman sodekson
an injunction restraining the New York
Cotton Exchange from selling or other
wise disposing of his seat in the Ex-
change.
The reasons for the Exchange desiring
to sell Sodekson's seat are not men,
toned in the papers on file in court
The evening world., 1894-04-14
S75,OOO M % Surprise.

MILLBURN. n. j.. April H-John D. Park
hurst. superintendent OF the Fandanso Pasteboard
MIL. has been notified that he has been left .
fortune estimated at SIS 900 by distant relative
The money comes from his fathers cousin. who
went to Texas and amassed a fortune and has not
been heard OF In thirty-nvc years
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Jersey City Election Frauds.

Lewis psachman dAlfred Mead. Republican
election officers appeared before the Board at Jsr-
sey city to-day and protested against the aiissa-
lions OF fraud in the election OF Patrick Connoly
as the Alderman In the Second District. rhey
said that the ballots distributed were Democratic.
The case viii GO to the Grand Jury recoans
will be applied for.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
This Burglar Was disappointed

Robert Edwards. twsnty-ons years old. of %
warren street. Brooklyn, was arrested by Rounds
man o'Brien at clock this morning he was
coming out OF q side door OF Matthew Breen's
saloon 70 Columbia street. o Dren found that a
burglar had forced open the side door. entered
,ne saloon and broke open the drawers behind the
par The proprietor had removed all the money
ast night. and 30 the thief got nothing. Edwards
..Ays that he found the door open and was golng
iho the saloon 10 sleep Tho police are inyesti-
gating bis record.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Accused of burglary In Bayonne.

Justice Koch remandcd Jeremiah McDermott.
tv,nty-three years old. of 81 Bowery. In Essex
Market Court to-day. lie was arrested last nishs
by Policeman Kenny, OF the Eldrdge street sta
tion Thomas Flannery. q hotel-keeper Of su
Avenue D Dayonne, n. j.. charges -IcDermf3
With breaking into his place and stealing -
The evening world., 1894-04-14
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
One of the Old school Writers Who
Is Now Eighty-Five.

oliver Wendell Holmes will be written
about in the Sunday World" tomorrow.
His stories are familiar to all readers Of
fiction. and some OF his verses will live
through the centuries. His strong char
acter has made its Impress on many a
student mind and the pupil has been the
better for the acquaintance and for the
experience under his professorship.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
brooklyn Brevities.

During the night thieves entered the apartments
y hra Madeline seEcr. III Van Drunt street, and
S,Te .apa = xoia watch and chain and other jewelry
Mra Nelli. Keller. OF 30 Rogers avenue. re.
EoIted burglary In her apartments. from which
ssSsiry valued at 80 was taken.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
WHERE is P0TTER7
Newark Creditors Anxious to sse
the Iiveryman. .. =, =

NEWARK. N. J.. April 14.-Ephraim
Potter. the proprietor of the Great East.
ern Sales Stables, of this city. has been
missing since Tuesday and a large num-
b.r of creditors would like to know
where he Is. a. !t-.-t
Attachments were secured against hin
property by a number OF people yester-
day. but they found there was very little
to attach. Potter resides in Madison, N.
T., where he keeps an extensive estab.
lishment. tl.l .,
The evening world., 1894-04-14
GOVERNMENT WANTS CASH.
Ready Money VIII save Brooklyn
Interest on Land Payment.

Corporation Counsel Mcdonald. Of
Brooklyn. to-day received letter from
Secretary Of the Navy Herbert.
The Secretary states that the Naval
Department will waive the interest on
the 81 2O0. 900 to be paid by Brooklyn for
the Wallabout Market lands II the pay
ment Is made In cash.
The evening world., 1894-04-14
Gets $1,000 Instead of $50, 900.

Frederick L. Arnold, in his suit against the City
OF Brooklyn for $4,000 for injuries, was to-day
awarded a verdict of $1,000. The suit was tried
before Justice Cullen in the Supreme Court. The
plaintiff claimed 10 have fallen In excavation
at l23 Prospect street Feb. IL, 1893. and IN ,on-
sequence TO have received severe injuries.
The evening world., 1894-04-14

Strewn about ,he windows were also a
series Of highly colored signs announcing
that ''yesterday's bread was being sold
at less than half price"
The novelty OF a bargain counter IN a a
bakery attracted such large crowds 10
the Mace that at one time II was almost
impossible t. approach within fifty feet
Of the door,
The evening world., 1894-04-14
BIG STREET RAILWAY DEAL.
Eighty Miles OF Road in Detrolt
Acquired by Jerseymen.

Thomas Nev!ns & Son, of Orange. N.
j.. have. 1t Is said. signed a contract for
the purchase Of a street railway system
in Detroit. Mich. which is eighty miles
in length. thirty miles of which are troll
leyed.
The contract price Is 5000 900. repre-
sented by S.0O0,000 stock and "a, 900
bonds. 1t is said a company will be or
ganized with a capital Of $10. 900 to
operate the system. .l-s