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The evening world., 1894-05-30
JUMPED OFF A ROOF.
Hamilton Woods Plunge to Death
from the Trafalgar House.
Undoubtedly Insane When He Com
mitted the Rash Act.
Well-Known Mason and Once a
Wealthy Business Man.

Hamilton Wood. a once prosperous
stationery dealer in Broadway and a
Sir knight in Free Masonry. committed
suicide shortly after 8 o'clock his morn
ing by jumping from the roof of the
Trafalgar House, lis East Fourteenth
street. where he had been living for sew
eral years. The hotel is FIVE stories
high.
Wood struck on the sidewalk in front
of l. Weiss's cigar store. carrying a
sign-board down with him. He was in
stantly killed.
The cause of the rash act Is said to
have been due to insanity, OF long dura-
ton. 1t was ascertained from letters
found among the dead mans effects
that he had once been an inmate of an
insane asylum.
A passenger who had been riding In a
Fourteenth street surface car rushed UP
to Policeman Tivers. of the East Twenty
second street station, who was standing
on the corner OF Fourteenth street and
Third avenue. shortly after the man had
had seen him strike the sidewalk.
The policeman hurried to the scene
and found Wood, attired only in a night
and found Wood; attir Ire. only in 2 might
vestigation showed that Wood had left
his bedroom door open and that he had
gone to the roof by the way of the scut-
tie.
lie had then deliberately thrown him
self to the street.
The body was conveyed to the police
station with the dead mans effects.
Wood was sixty-five years old. n
had a wife and several children. residing
somewhere in this city. He had not
been living with them for a long period.
The reason for the separation could
not be ascertained.
Among a number of letters, the ma
jority OF which related to business, was
one written to James A., O'Brien. by W.
]. Duncan. of 300 Broadway, two we'll
known to Free Masons. In speaking Of
Mr.. Wood the writer said.
zone hallucination Is that his family
Il tse aF iettsr h he wr aae IN as an0t MRS. p1 Wood %
and learn from her wherein her opposi-
ton to Mr.. Woods release lies"
From this 1t would appear that Mr.
lum. and that Mrs; Wood refused for
some reason to have him taken out.
There was a card among the emects
6 osf PUrt R she nsms s. g. l. l.. Ws1'G IS s M90 To-
be a son or brother of the deceased;
The suicide was a member OF three
Masonic organizations. Lodge Of Strict
NJ. POI and Occur De Leon Commandery.
He had been in reduced circumstances
OF late. =.
Two pawn tickets calling for a suit
of clothes n a pair of gloves, pawned
for Sc, were found in an envelope,
which also contained 10 cents.
II. ]. Humphreys, proprietor OF the
Trafalgar House. was not willing to
He knew that he had some trouble of
late, but did not say what 1t was about.
He said he did not know where Mrs.
Wood lived. Wood. he said, had an
once IN the Equitable Building and
years ago was In business at Broadway
and Ninth street. A.
tn to noon no one had called at the
station-house to claim the body.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
Weak Men in the Pulpit.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
I was greatly impressed with the letter by
Joseph Rubin published in The Evening World"
l believe that In q great many instances re-
ligion Is. as he puts It. "a m~oney-makins
scheme Half OF the ministers are weak and
ereminate men. and 1t is hard for men OF the
world to respect them as teachers Of the Gospel.
and we go away from their churches with scarcely
q remembrance Of anything they have been
preaching. Such men have missed their calling,
and they know It. too. but they also know that
1t Is the only way In which they can earn their
living. They are not able to get out and hustle
like other men, and 30 they keep on in the old
rut. not accomplishing one bit OF good but sup
ported by an indulgent congregation. the greater
portion OF which go to church as they eat
their meals. because they have to; they would be
quite satisfied II there was 4 pretty man In the
pulpit. any one who could read a few verses from
the Bible and lead them to prayer. The min
lister Is content and they are easily satisfied.
There are a few great ministers In New York CITY
and Brooklyn. men whose arguments are moro
convincing and who make you think twice.
These are the men who smooth over the rough
places in life and help you to make life worth
living" YOUNG AMERICA.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

The latest design for a bed is dis
tinctly novel. There Is a dais raised
Ave or six inches from the floor. This
is padded thickly till it is almost like
a pillow. On this stands a frame
which has neither head nor footboard.
1t most resembles a very large divan.
and around 1t the dais makes a plat
form wide enough to walk upon. This
divan bed has a superb day dressing of
yellow satin that Is trimmed with
fringe and just touches the dais. while
1t fits smoothly over the level of the
bed. 1t is caught in a knot at each
corner. 1t has a band of embroidery
around 1t on the portion that covers
the fiat top. High up on the wall Is a
carved lambrequin-like frame from
which are draped brocaded yellow silk
hangings that are not at all full, and
are so short on the sid that no air is
shut out from the occupants.
This Is regal in effect, as we'll as
mighty comfortable, and II We must
economize, can be initiated by packing
away the bedstead. placing the wire
spring frame on a skeleton box frame
and laying the mattresses on that.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

For the women who can afford 1t there
are outing dresses this year in white
duck, with a silk finish. These gowns
have an air of elegance about them tina
no other outing gown has ever owned.
They are made with a plain skirt and r
short jacket, with wide revers and full
sleeves. The jacket opens In front to
show the vest, which is usually of white
duck. For very swell occasions a front
of white chiffon, accordion plated, II
worn. The duck comes in different de-
signs-sometimes the silk is shown bN
flashes, and then again white dots are
used. To make this costume live up to
Its reputation of chlcness. 1t must be
worn with a sailor hat of snowy white
ness and gloves to match.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

dance this white lily went own In the
audience, put her bouquet In somebody's
lap and took n position In front OF the
stage, where she watched every per-
former.
one OF the best things on the pro-
gramme was the sailors hornpipe, by a
sailor boy and his sister, Jessie Furst
and Pauline Rosenberger.
The eel Volado.' with castanets. was
Wolf. There were fifteen other dances,
and the were all delightful. for the
dancers were irresitibly sweet.
After the carnival the floor was
feared, the band played n march, every
body took "A partner and sixteen num-
bcrs were danced. There was a Floor
Committee consisting Of Messrs. N. ID.
Nagelsmlth, Lafayette Lilienstern, NJ.
Brewer. $. Marcus. G. Freid. NJ. Simon.
|. Marks, |. Hansen, l. Rapp, /. Pincus
and NJ. Kaufman, who, for the babies'
sake. saw that everybody had n
pleasant time. And everybody did. for
nobody went home till morning.
Altogether the childrcn's carnival was
a success, and the Sick Babies Fund
begs to extend hearty thanks to every
patron and participant, especially Prof.
%Stcinigcr. who trained the pupils: Nine.
Leon, who costured the dance; Artists
G"auschmann and Raymann, who fur
Ms he'd the music; the Mercantile Print
Of neat programmes n invitation and
dancing cards: and last but particularly,
Mr.. Mark Harris ana Miss Harris.
This has been 1t very bad year Tor
entertainments, and tenants for Rem
wick Hall have been far apart. Never
theless. MIR. Harris built a platform for
the children, and donated the use of the
The evening world., 1894-05-30
No Salvation for Tramps.
70 the Editor:

70 the Editor:
Amsterdam avenue stands o beautiful church
edihce, whose chimes ring out q welcome every
Sabbath morning and evening. calling the wor-
shippers together. Last Sunday evening a dirty.
ragged man wandered into the church and hest
tatingly took 4 seat near the front. He made
no disturbance, but appeared to be entranced
by his unusual surroundings. While the organ
was pealing out its inspiring music and the
white-robed choir was singing the beautiful
hymn:
And sin sick souls,
By thousands meekly stealing.
Good shepherd turn their weary feet to thee
A church ofhcer led the man either out Of the
church or to a back seat. I heard a lady MUIR
muir. "A tramp" Has not q tramp a soul!
mi WHO WAS THERE.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
STAGE DRIVER KILLED.
The Horses Ran Away, and His
Skull Was Crushed.

The horses attached to a Fifth avenue
stage, standing at the corner of WAIVER
ley and University place, took fright at
a band OF music passing through Fourth
street al 1926 o'clock this morning. and
started to run away
The driver, join Timerly. who was
an extra hand for the day only. was
dragged from his seat to the pavement.
He landed on his feet all right. but In
making a grab at the horses head
he slipped and fell.
The front and rear wheels of the heavy
vehicle passed over the unfortunate
mans head. His skull was smashed and
sent for, and though DR.. Freeland, OF
bellevue Hospital, worked hard to save
the man, Timerly expired on the pave
ment.
His body was taken to the Mercer street
police station.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
RrnokIyn W~niter,r Protest.

~ brOOklyh "httcr EroseSe
To the Editor;
"A Waiter doesn't know what he 10 talking
about. As testimony of the steadiness and gem
eral good character Of the walter. he informs us
level OF their calling by becoming saloon-keepers
Should his ambition be pinioned for no higher
flight than to soar round the ginmillr / do not
pretend to determine whether he is sensible OF
the insult he offers to the wife or sweetheart OF
the waiter OF this country OF independence when
he says walters rarely get women OF refinement,
but lots OF iiliterates. who wed them not for
love. but for the money they then can have to
buy beer to drink with their neighbors. I am en-
gagged to n typewriter. q lady OF culture and re-
nnement. and Notwithstanding the fact that her
employer dyes his mustache on her account, and
says that he finally must die himself should she
fail to become smitten by his charms. she still
prefers me to the Wall street broker. In my ex-
perlence as water l have CONT in contact
with men in the business who at one time ns-
ured in some Of the highest walks Of life--doc-
tors, lawyers, painters, poets. novelists, scientists
and men Of rae genius. while occasionally an
English nobleinan. with more titles than shirts.
has condescended to Join our ranks. l wonder Ia
the one who signed himself "a Walter mar
ried7 | think not. To mo he appears to be sadly
declining into the vale of years, and lays his
night-capped head to rest on pillows smoothed
by no softer hand than his landlady's. with q box
OF liver pills his solitary companion. in a fur
nlshed room. I. l. OR. Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
SENATOR HILL sCINTILLATEs.

Senator Hill Is doing n great deal these
days 20 call attention to himself, but his
cuteness never before corruscated with
such ~brilliancy as yesterday, when he
advised that the sugar deal investiga-
ton be settled by asking the Senators
who are accused whether or not they
s%peculated In Sugar. The Senator's will
make a clean breast OF 1t. Of course, II
asked. Why didn't somebody think of
his before?
The Lexow Committee Is trying to
find out how New York policemen get
their appointments. 1t has had the pres
ence of mind to put some newly made
guardians OF the peace on the witness
stand. but with unsatisfactory results.
1t is common talk even among children
on the street hat about $3.50 is the PIT,
OF n place on he police force, but the
policemen say they never heard of such
a thing.
There are a hundred people locked up
In the Tombs who don't know what they
are there for. Men are suffering every
day for crimes that they couldn't tell
you about because they don't know. The
Senate investigators have plenty of
presidents to show that Senator Hills
suggestion about the sugar deal is a
good thing II the investigators do not
want to find out anything.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
SATURDAY NIGHTS Benefit.
The Central OpcrR-HOuse Enter
~tRinnient Yielded S33.

The concert n reception given at the
Central Opera-House on Saturday night
for the benefit of the Sick Babies Fund
was In every particular a grand sue
cess. TIC four young aides are due the
credit and thanks for the good and
charitable work. Misses Bertha and
Emma Diamond, Ida Elisberg and Mamie
Nathan a only two weeks in which
to make their preparations, and taking
this into consideration n the fact that
that they had s67 expenses, they did very
we'll to turn sS3 into the Fund.
A splendid programme had been ar
ranged. Counsellor John Ford set the
ball rolling by delivering an appropriate
opening address. in which he told of the
great amount of suffering among the
little ones in the tenement-house dis
irlcts or the great metropolis, and clos
Ing with words of highest praise for
to relieve this, he said: 'Of all the great
efforts, one which deserves Gods bless.
ing, ! think, and know that all present
join with me, that the work taken up
by New fork's greatest newspaper is
one of the most excellent movements
ever attempted in this city"
Nothing but the highest praise can be
spoken of the programme, and the sick
babies, through The Evening World
give their thanks and blessings to the
dozen artists who appeared In their be.
half. Messrs. Xcntner and Nlanov. in a
piano and violin duet by Ron, were
first, and their efforts We're warmly met
MIR. Sylvestcr's aria from Don Carlo
elected much applause. A perpetuum
by Weber and an impromptu by Chopin
were beautifully rendered by Miss Emma
Diamond. Master Earl Lee, the chile
character artist, drew out peals OF
laughter by his comica songs and i'm,
presentations. \ omanZa from Clan.
conda, tS $. Borodin. was welcomed by
numerous enCores. y. Alanov then rem,
dered IL violin solo by Bohm very
prettily. The T~oreador," from Car
men, sung by Theodore Drury. earned
three enCores, and a Eiano solo by Miss
Augusta Mayer was highly praised, ms
Was the recitation In the Work
house, by Mr.. kopel. Miss Mamie
Shindels La Carmencita dance drew
forth storms of applause for the little
artist.
Last, but not least, she of witty SOM
and twiukling feet, came Lottie ellison
and no warmer reception was ever giver
to n more popular artist. Miss GllsoI
was forced to appear no less than hal
n dozen times before the audience woul,
allow her to retire. This ended tn,
regular programme, but not until tn,
wee, sma' hours did the music cease L
play for many lively feet, and when |
was all over many were the words o
praise for THE Evening World" In III
great cause,
Baskets of flowers were donated b,
Florists John Foley, Christianson. Zahi
and lie Moult.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
Tn" and Into"
To the Editor

To the Editor:
Let me call attention to the vile misuse OF
" In and " into as a near relative to the mis-
use of the letter "r." referred to by your CORE
spondent OF yesterday. The newspaper press. al
most universally, is guilty of such slovenly Eng
fish as this: "He fell in the ditch instead OF
% He fell into the ditch" When will reporters
and editors learn that after a verb ~denoting mo-
tion OF transition. into aad not in. is the proper
proposition: He fell In the ditch means. II It
means anything. that he. being already in the
ditch. fell. which is not the idea that the reporter
In such cases Is trying to convey.
"AD NAusEUM." 20. .,
Washington. d. c.. May %.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
SKULL BROKEN WITH A BRICK
Jansen Is In h Hospital, AMI
Three Men Are in Jail.

Eugene Jansen, twenty-five years old,
found lying on the sidewalk In front
of Charles Zeisterhoffer's saloon. 1l East
Fourth street. by Policeman Efinberg
shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. The
became unconscious when brought
to the Fifth street station, and a hurry
call for an ambulance was sent out. The
ambulance urgeon. who responded said
the mans skull had been fractured. He
was taken to the Bellevue Hospital.
Later in the day Frank v Sarr nesTsr OF OF
"a st, Marks place, and william Schleu-
ter, of al East Fourth street; all OF ar them
ed by the police charged with inflicting
Jansen's injuries. ,
The police claim that Jansen tostled
against the men, n that a fight fol-
lowed. one of the men then, 1t Is said;
threw a brick. which struck Jansen ana
fractured his head.
When ar raigned in court the men de-
MED all knowledge of the brick-throWing:
They were held to await the result OF
Jansen's injuries. He will recover.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

Prof. ~Steiniger las taught a great
many classes to trip the light fantastic,
but he says himself that he never had
prettier children than the pupils OF 81.
the dancing master opposite -, Lukc's
Hospital, who directs the sOles of the
Junior 400, could have cen these fairies
he would a wondered where they an
came from, Such sweet NTH" faces. such
heads OF blonde and gold and brown
Curls, such dimples, such winning graccs,
such pretty little ways and such dainty
dresses, werc-well, Murray I'm would
have trouble to beat It.
The programme began with an over
ture; then came the Kermiss music
and Just as many mimic peasants as the
platform would hold. They skipped and
hoped and waited; they clapped
their own and each Others hands;
they snapped and shook their fingers In
one another's faces, stamped their feet,
toes; they hirtel their skirts and tossed
their curls, and In the low light. with
red and green and violet flashes OF color,
they were like the tenants OF f%airyland.
Little Gertie Graf danced the first
solo. She was dressed in white violet,
she carried a nosegay OF white violets
and she was so slenderly built that her
steps We're bird-like. La Belle danced
by Hattie Lilienstern, was full OF difi-
cult steps and they were very well taken
by the midget. She was dressed In
white; there was a feathery aigrette In
her hair fastened with a few rhine
stones, and as she moved about one
thought OF the bridal wreaths up In
Central Park with the dew on their
wind-swinging branches. After hei
The evening world., 1894-05-30
Nice to Know.

Some new Summer afghans resemble
lace counterpanes. being squares Of bolt
ing cloth, tucked and finished with lace
insertion and edging. These afghans
shoul nave a lining of silk or satin Of
any pretty color.
When 1t becomes necessary to wash the
baby carriage put a tablespoonful of salt
Into lukewarm water and use this in
connection with sand soap and a small
.scrubbing brush. The salt prevents the
reeds from turning yellow.
1t will not surprise any one should real
old lace altar cloths from over the sea
appear in certain sumptuous baby car
riages on the avenue, replacing the gor-
geous embroided white broadcloths and
squares OF royal ermine which have done
duty through cold weather.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
To DO Up Hmndkerchiefs.

To have Jul handkerchlefs always
looking like new ones wash and iron
them after the following directions: AZ
ter they rave been washed and brought
in dried from the line. instead of sprink-
ling them for ironing as you do the
other clothes, put two quarts Of water
in a bowl and squeeze six drops of blue
ing into 1t from the bluebag; then take
a piece OF raw starch the size OF a
pigeons egg and dissolve II in the water.
the bottom OF the bowl.
Take each handkerchief separately. dip
It W and down in the water two or three
times, squeeze 1t as Try as possible with
the hands; then wheA they have all been
The evening world., 1894-05-30

soiled black garments may be cleaned
by sponging with clear black coffee, with
an equal quantity Of water added and .
~teaspoonful of ammonia and alcohol for
each pint. A silk dress should always be
brushed with a soft camel's hair brush.
Whisk brooms are too harsh and cut the
silk. Hair brushes should go to the wash
weekly. as regularly az do the sheets
and pillowcases. In a shallow basin put
q little warm water. with a ~teaspoonful
Of washing powder; shake the brush
in this, the bristles down, being careful
to keep the back and handle out Of the
water as much as possible. Dry in an
open. sunny window.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

The National Municipal League has
adopted the following declaration: RE
solved. That we. the delegates here as
sembled, believe that wherever It is
practicable the nomination and election
OF municipal officers upon municipal is
sues alone, without regard to the
National party organizations, is the best
method OF securing permanent good
government for our cities" There is the
gospel OF municipal reform succinctly
stated. The non-partisan process recon-
mended Is practicable in every munich
pality where the people make up their
minds TO II.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
Tourist, on for Europe.

Among the passengers who sailed for southsmp-
ton on the American line steamer New York to-
day were; Rev. Russell II. conwell, pastor OF
Grace Baptist Temple, PhiiAdelphiS, and wife
Miss gnes onCAwell and Miss Gertrude oellers,
daughter OF Richard @. oellers, business man
Ager OF the Philadelphia Record. Among those
who will sail on the UNDERGRADUATES line
stsamship Augusta victoris tomorrow are Baron
Alten, N, c, Du Bois, Judge T. Branham. John
son Mcclure BELOW. Mrs. DIR. J. Thomas Bog
Son, Antonio d. Castro and family, J.. II. De
LEspee, Prot. Gaustra. Mrs., PaTan stevens and
Prof. Emanuel Wad.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
BloominEdale Church's Visitors.

To the Editor:
II West Side cares to investigate he will nnd
that the Bloomingdale Reformed Church Is largely
attended by strangers, Sunday evening especially.
By their repeated attendance I Judge they have
no fault to fnd either with usher or preacher.
Probably West Side does not know that the
church mentioned is partly supported by pew
holders. and the best OF the remaining seats are
given to the earliest Corners. Our friend may rest
assured that the man In a threadbare coat and
with an empty pocket will be as heartily well
comedd as any stylish dressed ORDINARY New
Yorker.' V. T. s.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

Mr.. Hill regards h question OF sena-
tors apecuiating in stocks as one not Of
privilege, but OF ~propriety. The people
regard Il as one OF a vast improperly.
and they eagerly second Senator Hills
Recommendation that the members Of
the upper chamber who are accused
either directly or indirectly of dabbling
An sugar be called before the Gray Com
m;ttee for q rigid examination. In pur-
suing newspaper correspondents. a. It
n doing now. h Committee IL on the
track and wasting time. Its members
The evening world., 1894-05-30
A Tasteful Souvenir.

A girl sailed lately for Europe who
belonged to a large social club. At the
last meeting before her departure she
and told to only open 1t when three
days out from land. 1t contained letters
from each member of the society, all
as varied as possible. with sketches.
rhymes, &c. This seems a simple way
OF bidding ones friends G~od-speed, and
would appeal to many a homesick body.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
Color Scheme for Dining-Room

A unique color scheme for a dining
room Is suggested by walls covered with
cartridge paper Of bright yellow, and
woodwork painted black. prints and etch-
ings In ebony frames, and blue china on
open shelves decorating the walls. A
dainty drawing-room. with the woodwork
painted ivory white. has walls OF old
rose. with white and gold In the pic
ture rail.
The evening world., 1894-05-30

Pure city government, municipal econ
omy. municipal progress n rapid tran
sit are the issues for the New York City
campaign. The tarif n other Ma
tional issues ON which parties split have
nothing to do with these things.
The evening world., 1894-05-30
The Dark Parlor.


To the EdItori
write this to give 20. M. O." my deepest
sympathy ~. His girl must feel highly COM
plimented to know that all he comes to see her
for 10 to spoon In = dark room. !. as well as
~. NJ. a." 90 TO see a girl. but she would never
ait In a room with me where the light was turned
out. II she did. though It might be enjoyable for
the time being. that room would never again be
occupied By OUR TRULY