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New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
: BITTEN BY A RATILESNAHE f..
IOuN sONWELL BADLY WOUNDED, BUT
WILL PROBABLY RECOVER.
RATHER. WHICH HE WAS HANDLING AT
HUHERs MUSEUM STUCK IT'S FANS INTO
HIS HAND-TREATED AT BELLE

vUE HOSPITAL
John Sonwell otherwise known as "Rattlesnaks
Jack" thrty-four years old. Of No 1856 East one
hundredth-si. was bitten yesterday afternoon by
snake he was handling in Huber's Museum. In
Fourteenth-st. lie is now In Bellevue Hospital.
where it was said last night that he would prob
ably recover from the injury. though he Is by
means ont OF danger.
Sonwell is a snake-charmer and for the last three
weeks has been giving an exhibition at the mu-
scum He has cage there In which are several
varieties OF ratilesnakes and some copperhead
snakes and blacksnakes. About 2:3) o'clock yester
day afternoon Sonwell while giving his exhibition.
raised several Of the snakes in his hands lie
dropped a Pennsylvania rattlesnake. and when he
attempted to pick 1t up IT bit him on the third finger
of the right hand. The snakes fangs penetrated
the flesh In two places.
Bystanders ran for physicians the supcrintend-
ent gave sonwell half a glass full OF whiskey and
friend tied handkerchief tightly around Som
wells wrist TO prevent the movement OF the poison
TO the arm and body. y doctor not having been
found. Sonwel was taken TO the hospital. When
he got there he was suffering considerable pain
and his hand was swollen and had taken on a dark
color.
A. the hospital Sonwell treated by DR.. A. l.,
Flanders who has charge OF the first surgical dvi-
SION and who takes great interest In the un-
usual case He says a similar one has not been
treated at Bellevue for some time
More whiskey given 10 Sonwel at the hos
p,al and 4 | per cent solution OF potassium per
manranate was injected near the wound with
hvpodermic syringe. The wrist and arm were
handagcd tightly - prevent the flow OF blood. and
the wound subsequently washed with c1rbolic
acid \ hypodernic inje 'tiOn OF strychnin" and
dipi'alis then given. S1nv ell is not drinking
man. and the pint OF wniskey ne had taken.
with the effect of the drugs and the pain Of the
wound excited him 50 that II took four men to hold
him in bed yesterday evening.
He acted a. u recovering from intoNicaon when
a Tribune reporter saw him ias' night. His hand
was OF a dark blue color with corgestcd b.Old. The
tight handaec around the wrist and arm viii be re-
moved with extreme care An operation - re
easc the blood which has swollen his hand to al
most twice its natural size. may be necessary to-
day II there f. change for the WorSe. his re
covcrv shoIl be compete In a few days. The
prompt treatment he received will probably save
his lie
Sonwcn has never been bitten before. but Il is
said that his WIFE, who is a snak" charmer also. has
been bitten more than once Sonwell has several
chi
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
CAPTAIN GRANTS DENIAL.
A REPLY TO CHARGES FROM THE CITY
VIGILANCE LEAGUE.
THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE EXCIsE LAW IN THE
SEVENTH PREClNCT-A DEFENCE OF
SERGEANT BRENNAN.

Secretary A. W. Abbott of the City Vigilance
League. complained recently to President Roosevelt
of the Police Board. that there was great lack OF
discipline in the Seventh Precinct and that the Ex-
else law on Sundays in that precinct was farce
He also wrote that he had been informed that Ser
geant Brennan. who in command or the pre-
cinct for a short time while Captain Grant was
away on leave. in coluslon with saloon Keepers
in the precinct, and that a saloon kept by a man
named Mcmahon, at Division and Gouverneur sts'
took in 500 a recent Sunday.
Captain Donald Grant. Of the Madson-st. station.
has made report TO the Police Board on Mr.. Abb
botts complaint. In which he says:
That portion OF the letter wherein il stated there
is a very great lack of discipline in this precinct !
stantiate my denial would respectfully refer TO the
personal observation OF the President himself during
the Excise law as enforced is a big farce and
attempt shown by the police to carry out the law
possible TO enforce the Excise law within this pre-
cinct by calling the off platoon on duty Sunday and
the most obstinate places, and In addition to that
/ sending officers in citizens dress during their
employing persons outside Of the Department TO
procure evidence on which l can obtain warrants
Excise law in this precinct without fear or favor.
The accusation made against Acting Captain Bren
unjust. unfair and without semblance OF truth.
Sergeant Brennan is and has been attached to this
precinct during the entire time have been in com
always found him faithful and attentive the du-
ties required Of him. thoroughly reliable and trust
worthy and an excellent police officer. Re-
garding the saloon corner OF Division and Gouver-
neur sts. Mcmahon proprietor, stationed an on
18th inst. and compelled Mcmahon strictly 10 OBJ
the provisions Of the Excise law relative to
Sunday closing
President Roosevelt several nights ago made a
tour through the Seventh Precinct and failed to
find single officer neglecting his duty.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
NEW YORK CITY.

,,.,.or c,ro,g Yesterday appointed John II. Fitz-
natrick an architect and builder. of no. ~ East
Thlrtv-fonrth-st as a member of the Examining
BOARD OF the Board of Health. which examines aP-
plicants for sanitary nspeciorships
The Chamber of Commerce. following It's de-
termination TO force the fight against Tree sn'''
hv means of sound-moncy literature has just
,ssu.d A little folder called sound Money con-
,alnlng crisp paragraphs from the pens OF prom
incnt men on the principal points OF the SILVER
question The Chamber OF commerce VIII sen'
these folders 20 any one who desires them Dy
writing 10 Francis l.. Chrisman. Room 40. ''-'
Mutual Life Building.
\, the Central Metropolitan. Seventh-ave. and
F'our,.enfh-~i a great Methodist week Will begin
IN ro-row The Rev Dr Uartsock. OF Washington.
Will speak.
Postmaster Dayton has been Informed by t"le-
rraph from san Francisco that the steamers MARI
nosa and china arrived AZ that port on Thurs
dav. Nth mails from Australia. China. Japan ETC.
which are due 20 arrive IN Ne"-Nork on lue~iAy
morning next Mails for Australia Will close at the
General Postonice. August .. 90, =. M via Van
couv.r. August IT, 60 = m. via san Francisco
Mails for China and Japan Will close August .. go
D. m via Tacoma. August :. go :. m. via san
Francisco.
United states Senator william A PETER Will
sueat M the Prohibition Park Auditorium to-mor-
row afternoon ~ o'clock
Tie library ana rcadlng-room % the Cooper Union
viii be- closed for cleaning for two weeks. begin
ming on Monday
At, meeting of the Board of stree, Opening held
IN the Mayors ono" yesterday John c. shaw. rep
resen,ing propcriy-owners whom II is proposed TO
assess for the opening ~ one hundr' and eighty
nrst--i from Eleventh ave 20 the boulevard. ar
gied that the city should bear part of the expense
because the street Vas 20 be a Wide and important
an. Tn. matter vas referred to the President OF
the BOARD of Aldermen and the Commissioner of
Public Works
Commissioner of Public Works Drookhed has
completed the tabulation oi the bids for paving
with aspha, the downtown streets. The lowest
bidder was the Frernd-Bambcek Company, OF
Peoria. H. whose bids aggregate about S'o''o.
The awards were postponed until Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.


A special train carrying President rhmann and
other officers % the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Will D.. run over that road from the Bridge TO
ror.v Island this afternoon. ON Monday the line
will he I'm fun operation. The run will take forty
minutes.
Jean D. Jaques. formerly one OF the weathiest
citizens of Elizabeth y. j.. applied to the Charities
p.par;r1ent for relief yesterday. His temporary
wants we're supplied. and he will be sent to the
four children two Of whom are welliodo and live
near Newark do not support their father
The General Term has reversed the decision or
Tu1ge Moore sentencing to the penitentiary for
one wear Thomas Jones. for being a common
gambler Jones kept "A pocy-shop In Ftfth-ave.'
and an agent Of the Society for the suppression or
Vice had him arrested Judge Gaynor granted a
certificate OF reasonable doubt In the case after
Jones had been convicted. and the appeal has been
nOunced
President Swanstrom Of the Board OF Education
has completed his appointments to the committees
of the Board. The nve women members have
heen treated In all respects fairly as the men.
Each is at the head OF local committee. and each
vul serve on three OF the standing committees.
The annual target practice with big guns was
begun at Fort Hamilton yesterday An eghtnch
rifle was fred twenty times at target 300 feet out
I'm the Bay Three shots fired from fifteen
inch smooth bore gun imaginary square 5000
feet distant Practice with the mortars will take
place to-day.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
COL. STRONG md THE CATHOLIC HOST
THE MAYOR WILL BE PRESENT At THE GREAT
TEMPERANCE MEETING TO HE HELD
NENT wEpNEsDAY-MR. ROoSE-
WELT FXTE,TED TO SPEAK

Mayor Strong yesterday accepted an invitation
70 take part In the celebration of he silver jubilee
Of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF America
Wednesday next. The Rev. pr Doyle. OF the
Paullst Fathers. and General James Il. pB'irne
who went 20 the city Hall yesterday 20 invite the
Mayor 90 aid in tho. celebration, said that there
would he the greatest assembly ot Roman catholic
temperance forces ever witnessed IN this country.
The convention Will open AZ a. IN. on Wein"s-
day az Columbus Hail. IN Wes, Sxleth-st. and
delegates only Will take part Ia The proc"e iings
there Monslgnor Satoin wln celebrate solemn
pOutncal mass ia 81 Patuck's Cathedral al lo
a. m. and Archbishop Ryan. of Philadelphia. VIII
preach a sermon. There viii be a business session
% the convention in the afternoon AT Columbus
Hal. and in tho evening there vii he parade
and a mass-incotirg a. the Carnegie Music Han.
Mayor strong is expected 90 review the parade.
and later Co occupy scat or the stage az the mass
meeting Among the men who afc expected 20
speak at the meeting President Roosevelt, ~
the Police Board. Excise Commissioner Murray. "N-
P,simaster-G General James. cN-Juig" noah Davis
and ne Rev. Dr. Doyle. u ~ expected thnf the
course OF the Police Board IN enforcing the ENcs"
law on sundays ia this city VIII b" Il topic for
some OF the speeches.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
ANXIOUS TO BECOME POLICEMEN

The rush Of applicants for appointment the police
continued yesterday. The applicants were. a rule.
a fner-looking lot of men than those who focked
on Thursday Headquarters for application papers.
Many Of yesterdays callers were well-dressed we'll
bull, and intelligent looking Some of the applicants
were truck drivers who left their trucks and wagons
standing in front of Headquarters while they went
In to get application blanks. The names Of three
coored men already appear on the Application list
request has been made 10 President Roosevelt to
have the Civil Service Bureau kept open In the
ing. so that who unable 10 leave work dur
ing the day may get their application blanks. The
President said that this step was unnecessary, as
applicants need not call personally II they send
their addresses TO the Civil Service Board the blanks
will be mailed 10 them
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
L. L. BUCK APPOINTED CHEF ENGINEER
HE is SELECTED by THE NEW EAST RIVER
BRIDGE COMMISSION OVER MANY cOMpET-
ITORS-MR. MARTIN MAY BE Coz

~ LllNb l-N'lNf-ff
The new East River Bridge Commission me,
yesterday in their offices In the Emigrant Savings
Bank Building in Chambers-st. There was great
deal of interest attached to the meeting because the
New-York Commissioners and Brooklyn Commits
soners were at loggerheads over the selection Of
chief engineer. The meeting he'd behind closed
doors
Commissioner Thurber said: "We-that IS. some
Of the Commissioners decided views on
the matter which can be expressed in executive
session. They want to have their say. and think
the presence Of reporters would Of discOura
them. Personally. would just as leave have repre-
sentatives OF the press at the meeting"
Mayor Strong and New-York Commissioners
Thurber. Wales and Deeves present as also
Mayor Scheren and the Brooklyn Commis-
soners. Baird. Spcrry and Batterman. The New
York Commissioners wanted !. l.. Buck Of this
city, 10 get the place while the Brooklyn Commits
soners wanted V. G. Bogue engineer named
Morrison appointed.
The Commissioners were in session an hour ana a
half The New-York Commissioners made such a
stiff fight for their candidate that when the first
ballot was taken the Brooklyn Commissioners gave
In, and Mr.. Buck chosen.
Mr. Buck has a high standing among civil engi-
ncers and chosen by the New-YOrk Commits
soners from the Of many which were pre-
sented to the loard II he who rebuilt the
Niagara Suspension Bridge lie has also built sew
eral bridges In South America and several In the
Northwestern States
Then the Commissioners cast about for an emf
nent consulting engineer. and the OF none met
WIN sucn favor from both sides that OF Chief
Engineer Martin. Of the Brooklyn Bridge. 1t was
nhdiiy decided to offer the place TO him. which Will
De n0ne IN Few days. 1T was also decided TO hold
PUBIC nearing next Wednesday afternoon
- l-enerts H. Buck born In st. Lawrence
Souhy about hfty-four years ago. lie enlisted
IN inc Civil War from that county. and after four
years OF service he entered the Rensselaer, Poly
technic institute at Troy. where he graduat ed
as civil engineer. Although he has always had
ms Office IN this city, much Of his best work has
been done in other places.
About twelve hours ago. he superIntended the
erection OF three bridges for a railroad in Peru
lie mad charge OF the rebuilding OF the old siis-
pension bridge at Niagara. conducting the work
so skilfully that II Vas not necessary to stop the
running OF trains over the bridge at any time dur
Ing the work. About year ago he erected a
pier at Trinidad for steamboat company.
During the last winter Mr.. Buck has been making
the plans for the railroad and carriage bridge
at Niagara, and he left this city at p yester-
day to supervise the beginning OF the work.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
ANIMALS SHOOT THE CHUTE.

THE WOLF BEAR AND LION OFFER 80 RESIST
ANcr BIT THE MONKEY RITES HIS KEEPER
AxD THE ELEPHANT REFUSES TO PLAY.
The experiment of sending down animals Cap
tain Paul Boyton's chute Concy Island yester-
day was successful In most Of the cases. The first
animai to be sent down the chute was spider or
atces monkey. which supposed 10 be ss docic as
a lamb. and with the monkey was George Brown.
his Keeper. IL entirely new sensation TO
the monkey and evidently Objectionable. for Brown
landed at the end Of the pond. bitten badly In the
neck arm and right hand. The bite In his hand
was "A serious ono.
The elephant. "A small one had looked with fear
and trembling at the great Coney Island elephant.
and nothing would persuade the usually good
natured pachy yderm to enter a ear and reach the
top OF the chute. Nat Johnson did his best. but
the elephant refused TO go up the steep incline
4 siberian wolf. however seemed TO enjoy the
trip and Jumped ashore at the end OF the pond
none the worse for his rapid slide into the water
below.
The dancing bear actually seemed to enjoy the
new experience When he landed he rubbed of the
suray that had fallen his shaggy coat with his
paws and later was paraded through the principal
streets OF Coney Island as a chute enthusiast
lion went down In dlgnhed style wondering
what II was all about but he made no trouble.
ORPHANS ENJOY THE EXCITING SPORT
A peasant feature OF the reporters visit to the
chute was the unaloyed pleasure Of one hundred
orphan boys and score Of orphan girls, who were
invited to come there from st. Johns Home. Brook.
lyn and the New-York Health Home. 10 be whrlei
down the miniature cataract and tossed about the
lake below. How those youngsters enjoyed Il!
Girls and boys cheered as they came down the
chute. tumbled another when the boat
struck the water and were splashed from head TO
foot But what mattered II? Were they not having
the best time they ever had? Their little faces
were wreathed In the sunnest OF smiles.
AN IRISHMANS SHEET ANCHOR
There were many comical scenes at the chute yes
terday The woman who takes the ride screams
at the start and then has to adjust her hat and
find out II 1t IL on perfectly straight.
There was an Irishman there yesterday who cer-
tainly was the funniest of all a. ne landed on the
lake he thought his hat was gone and grabbed FOR
IL with the right hand. which held the rail. Think
ing he falling overheard he reached out with
his left for something to steady himself. lie
found an anchorage, and held on to II. 1t was the
long beard OF his German neghbor
When the boat steadied. the Irishman found out
where his anchor had grounded.
''Be gorrah. II II hadn't been for your whskers
ORD been In the water.
ssDe next dime I comes desc boats viii be
shayen before do So" said the German And the
men parted without q quarrel
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
CRUSHED TO DEATH IN AN ELEVATOR

4 YOUNG Man EMPLOYED IN THE CORK NoiShS
ATTEMPTS TO CLIMB INTO THE CAR AFTER
IT STARTS AND Is KILLED
Henry Marlow. twenty years Old vas instantly
killed Yesterday morning by being caught between
the floor Of the elevator car and the ceiling on
rho first floor Of the cork works Bayard and
Iorimcr sis He was employed 10 run the freight
elevator in the building II is the custom Of the
engineer In the place to blow a warning whistle
each morning before starting mp the machinery
When the whistle blew yesterday NARROW hastened
20 the SIDE OF the elevator and seized the guy rope
uo then attempted 70 step into The car after II
h,d started bu, missed his footing and fell across
tho edge of the floor. The car began 10 move more
rapdlv and before the unfortunate fellow could
null his body into the car he Was crushed. \
,i"rctng scream was heard by the engineer. who
FOUND tho man dead on reaching the place. The
parents - NARROW I've In Ne"-Jersey. lie haa
been employed in the place SIX weeks
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
THE yEWSlN EXTRA DTTTOy CASE.

Arthur c. X. Newsam who Is wanted In Gedros,
Trinidad. where he was formerly magistrate. on
charges OF heavy embezzlement and forgery. was
before United States Commissioner Shields yester-
day for examination on the question Of his extra
dion.
charge of police officers OF Gedros and Port OF
Spain who knew the defendant. Miguel Gouvo!s.
a corporal OF police. swore that he had known the
efsnant for fourteen and that the prisoner
was the person named In the indictment.
Newsanl's counsel. Robert Waite. asked for time
70 read over the testimony. and the went over
until Tuesday next.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Dcnarture OF ist and ID Batteries for state camp
return OF the 22i Regiment
soowanhska w-Rochelle Knickerbocker. smell
for Island and Staten Island yacht club regattas'
brighton Beach races. 2aD p. m
Exhibition at American Art Galleries. NO. East
Twenty st.
N,bat,an Beach bicycle races p. m.
United Hebrew Societies parade ana mass-mee'-
ing evening.
state Board OF Arbitration. Murray hiil Hotel
Mrs Goiihalf arson case. Yorkville Ponce court
Music In Central and Bronx parks y. m
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
4 PRIEST DEITEN FROM ECrADOR

NE AHRINEs on TIE FlNAN't' WHICH, WNH Ht-
LAYED At cOION OWING To \ sTRlkE ON
THE PANAMA RAILROAD.
The Colombian Line steamer Finance arrived
here yesterday from Colon. where she was detained
for two days beyond her regular sailing day. owing
10 the STRIKE among the laborers ~ the Panama
Railroad The steamer was not able 10 secure sur
nri-ni force of men 10 stow her cargo In time. The
strike WAS still unsettled when the Finance sailed
Among the passengers was j. Mchrousk. a priest
who WAS driven from Ecuador while religious rict
was In progress The whole country. ne said was
stirred up 10y these troubles. caused by the attacks
on Catholic missionaries by the natives Of Ecuador.
Many Of the missionaries both priests and sisters.
have been badly treated. several barely escaping
with their lives Churches and converts have been
DESTROYED by nre. the inmates and attendants ne'ing
To escape persecution Several Of these refugee par
ties have arrived here recently.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
ON THE TRACK OF IN INcENDIARY.

A FIRE MARSHAL BADLY BURNS HIMSELF IN
EXPERIMENTING WITH SUSPICIOUS
STUFF FOUND IN A HOUSE.
Aonzo Rrvmer fire marshal was experimenting
yesterday at Police Headquarters with some phos-
phone which he found hidden In different PAGES
behind the clapboards in three Broadway fouses
belonging to Felix Hcssberg. of No. go Putna'n-iVe'
They were myster!ously set fire early on inirs-
day morning He had some of the stun whi'h Is
made of phosphorus and sulphuric acl1 on a hhiie-
biade when II suddenly burst into flame and burned
his hands He tried TO wipe the burning compouhu
from his hands off on the linoeum mating ana set
that on fire. Deputy Police Commissioner CROSBY
attempted to stamp the fire and had ms shoes
that il Is feared he will have TO nave part 0i the
third finger amputated He believes ne mas s,'ihciehl
evidence to convict Hessberg Of incendarlsm
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
TO HAVE TROLLEY picnic" CARS.

PLANS OF MIR. NOSSiTER TO IMPROVE HIS LINZ
THE CARS TO HAVE Az AIR OF ELEGANCE
OFT OF ALL PROPORTION TO THE
CrfEAPNEsS or THE RIDE.
President Rossiter and Secretary Williams OF the
Rroaklvn Heights Railroad Company VIII intro
duce A number of Innovations on their lines whlch
they hope Will prove attractive and Increase their
dividends The Philadelphia "trolley-party IDEA is
,r. o., the things 20 be tried number or cars VIII
be built especially FOR the use OF parties who
desire % 10 on picnic or take ride 10 any
,ar,i.t,lar part - the city. Tho cars Will nave
easy springs WEI be niied up in much finer style
than those now in use and there VIII be room
for several pieces Of music 10 drown the growl OF
the trolley wheel overhead.
Five or SIX closed cars will also be provided ex-
cltsy.lv f1r theatre parties. Th"s" VIII be hand,
sou.iv draped upholstered and curtainei anu
poss,ss an air of elegance out Of all proportion 10
The cAcapness OF the ride. ,, -, -,
The greatest spread however. will be made IN
the electric lighting OF these new cars Stars
crosses arabesques. etc. VIII be proNiiet gaiore'
orl when In motion a down grade win an eN-
fhusiastlc motornan in front. they VIII somewhat
resemble a comet In their onward night Irdils-
,.rs viii be- arranged. that parties may 20 10
Flushing Tnonville. jamaica and other SUBURBAN
points. 90, -, -. 80, .v.a,Iad
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
HELD FOR FELOyTOrS ASSAULT

The examination in the OF Walter Hoyt, the
Indian scout and interpreter who is charged with
assaultIng James Butler. OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
teenth-st. and First-ave., near his home on tho
night OF July 90. ended before Magistrate Mott
I'm the Harlem Court. yesterday. Butler and others
testified that while Hoyt's brother Mendle. was
engaged in "A quarrel with Butler, Hoyt drew a
revolver and struck Butler the head with H.
Hoyt testified he only acted In defence OF him.
self and his brother. - .
The Magistrate held Hoyt in s2,0D pail 10 answer
a charge Of fe,onous assault.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-03
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOlEl-o.
ASTOR-W F. Hazen. Chief OF the United States
Secret Service EVERETT-Ex-C -Congressm Hora-
,t t,,sh.a ~ Florida FIFTH AVENUE-Rear
Admiral Richard W Meade. United States Navy re-
,IreD and John f.. Hurst. Democratic candidate ior
Governor OF Maryland. GRAND-Chief Engineer
" II Harris United States Navy. HOFFMAN,
Ex-State Controller Frank Campbell. OF ba'n'
~ Y IMPERIAI~Major-Gener A. Mcp. NC
Cook United States Army. MURRAY Hlll~Pay-
master George H. Read. United States Navy, and
Judge John NJ. Hail. OF New Haven. WALDORF
CAPTAIN Evan T. Howell. OF Atlanta; Alexander
Rrown of Baltimore and Hamilton Disston OF
philadelphia WINDSOIi-Edson Keith. OF Chi-