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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
NEW CLOTHES LED To ffr,

James Debetino. an Italian bootback OH.
stand at Sumner and Myrtle ayes va. NV ne
yesterday In the Lee Avenue Police cou-. .Sx
mitted 10 Jail pending examination an .,,.. "
having been concerned in the assault, 49, u1a
OF Dominica zantiani. an Italian organ ..,' '.0'V
Wednesday morning. Zan,lani. who ia ,sv...a
old. lives at No i.Ol7 willoughby-ay. IN =, 'as
OF the assault and robbery he was ,,.s ~. "
unoccupied stable on Lewis-ave.. n.,, ~. mo y
two unknown men. who struck h,r, A.'
Zantianrs neck. Debetino was arres,H -! about
day night while attired In a new sui, - IN Insrs
new hat and patent-leaiher shoes n. |" Saothns
the Vernon ave. police sta.ion Charss pa a!nl 10
baker OF No. 6sie rt!caave Identified ~ h,asifnan
as one OF the men he saw run froc, =" ~ So'tolack
that he was in eny way connected win mn aeelled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
A FAIR ~ AID or ORPHANS.
GRANT POST. G. a. r.. PRESENTS FLAG TO THE
ELwELL CADETS


Several hundred people attended the fair and n
tertainment OF the Orphan Asylum Society OF the
City OF Brooklyn last evening, which given for
the benefit OF the institution. The feature OF the
evening the presentation by Grant Post G.. a.
r., Of silk flag 10 the Elwell Cadets, made up OF
boys of the asylum. Preceding the presentation,
there was a programme OF exercises consisting OF
songs. Rotations and readings which took place
In the chapel. About forty members OF Grant Post
present. The presentation speech was made
by Sas B. butcher and the flag accepted
behalf OF the cadets by James W. ElweI after
whom they were named. The Rev. DR.. Dana con-
Quoted the exercises After they were over the
cadets, hfty-six strong. gave drill In OF the
lower rooms. which was greatly admired by the
throng present The boys a manly looking lot
Of little fellows. and their drilling was excellent
This due in large part TO Captain Thorn
and Lieutenant Brooks OF the 18th Regiment who
have had the boys in charge for some time and
also TO J.. 7. Prime who has had general super
vision OF the orphans for the last seven years
A great deal OF work, such ba skets and fancy
articles. manufactured by the boys and girls was
sale. The fancy work shown by the girls OF the
institution under charge OF Miss VI. T. Dodge was
excellent and much credit is due her for the SPLEEN
did results as to discipline AID general advance
ment she has wrought among them during the
time she has been in charge go. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
The News of Brooklyn
THE EXAMINATION TOO MUCH
FIVE OUT OF EIGHT EXCISE AGENTS
FAILED TO PASS.
THOUGHT IT MERELY FORMAL AFFAIR-AP-
POINTED FOR AUDITOR ALSO REJECTED

THOUGHT IT MERELY FORMAL AFFA1R-AP-
PoINTED FOR AUDITOR ALSO REJECTED
MEN BADLY DISAPPOINTED.
According to a message received from Albany
yesterday the State Civil Service Commissioners
have announced that of the eight special agents
appointed under the Raines law, for this city,
only three passed the non-competi;ive examina-
ton held week ago Those who did pass were
Andrew Frank, George b. Butting and George
Sem. The remaining five who did not quarry
are John With, Matthew w. White, Henry
Hamburg, Gustave Nathan and William Henry
Harrison. E. s. Mellen. who took the examna-
ton for auditor. was also rejected. The mes
sage also states that until some one decidedly
competent is found, the office Of auditor In the
Brooklyn Excise Department will remain va
cant.
The Commissioners departed from their usual
methods in making known the names or those
rejected. These will be unable to enter another
examination until year has elapsed
The Brooklyn agents, when informed that
they would have to pass a Civil Service ex-
animation did not attach any imI ortance' 10
the information They believed that they were
politically appointed. and that the examination
would be only q mere farce. Several OF tneni
were assembled in the offices or the Excise De,
partment in the Germania Building yesterday
afternoon when the news contained III the ms
sage was impaired 10 them. They were dunn
founded The men were Endorsed as follows
John With. of the Twenty fifth Ward. Is a
relative Of ex-senator Worth; Matthew NJ.
White Of the Seventh Ward. was backed Tor
the place by Senator George w. Brush; Henry
Hanbury. of the Eighth Ward. Is the father OF
the Republican leader of that bailiwick; Wlinam
II Harrison of the Twenty third Ward Is a
protege of Senator Albert w. Wray, and Gus
tave Nathan, of the Twenty-sixth Ward. IS
nephew of Ernst Nathan, formerly OoAec'oi vi
Internal Revenue ..o.,o,, r,os
Some of the agents say the examination was
not a fair one. To-day those who ana not
qualify will be told that their services are Nv
of the agents have done duty. Colonel Micheli
declined to say anything until he had heard
from Albany officially.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
NURSES TO RECEIvE DIPLOMA

The commencement exercises OF the 49,. a
Training School for Nurses will tass - Cal.
Wednesday May n. at 3. m. at ue !, lie
lery. No. st Clnton-ave. The menDS ~. NAT
school who are entitled 10 diplomas sr Hss,
c. Rogers and the Misses Helen McC''s"
retta Hardy ard Caroline Knott. cSs.
Mrs Margaret f.. Sangster and the ~. AIRES
man Adams will deliver addresses ana 'he
10 the graduates will be delivered ~ ~, nssr the d.
Mrs J. H. Burtls The music VIII oe Nd viii 10
rection OF Mrs. Jonn Gilbert GuIck, Wizard b.
given by Miss Bessie Merritt. sopranWv Warren Cray.
Campbell. basso. and Miss Amen IA held al ne
pianist. An Informal reception WIZ "
end Of the exercises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

The salary Of Water Register Tate has been In
creased from $3.50 t. 5000 The announcement was
made rs the Financial Department yesterday.
Next Tuesday evening will be enrolling night
In all the Republican Dstrc, meetings. All Re
puhliclns ~ the Twcnty-ninth Ward can have their
names enrolled on the books ~ their district as
ISOLATION by being present in person.
DR. Louis dHomergue and his wife Inez have
agreed u separate. Papers have been drawn up
making provisions for the wifes support IL Is
sail that h. will pay SIS month TO her. give her
all tho household effects and make over half OF the
s. 90 policy on his life 10 her as well DR. dHomer-
que as an empoyc OF the Health Department. re-
coi,.es 81 ~ A wear The cause which ed to the
seuarltion IS the alleged assault upon Mrs dliom-
errlc FOR which she had her husband arrested ana
taken 10 court last wednesday.
franklin Council No 2S3. Royal Arcanum. has
caused the arrest OF IT. treasurer. John f. l'unnin
on a charge Of stealing 1923 10 OF tho Councus
funds Mr. Iunnln WAS taken before Judge Harri-
man IN the Gates-ave court yesterday morning.
II. plcadel not guilty. and was held in 1900 bail
FOR examination.
Active preparations are under way for the estao-
llshment of A new trust company in Fiatbush. Yes
teraay Henry h. Davenport stated that ne expected
the new institution would be able 10 start business
with a surplus capital OF $1,000 The men who were
authorized by the last Legislature 70 organize
trust company in Flatbush with n capital OF 1000"
are William Brown Or. Homer L. Bartlett. Theo-
dore Maynard John Refs. Warren Crulkshank H.
w Sheriff. George H. Roberts. Joseph f. Curren'
{; Q Case f. W. Holmes T. d. Dimon. George W.
Maynard. Jacob Spries,ersbach. George d. hehder-
son and Henry II Davenport.
The Bay Ridge Reform Church was formally or
paniznd fin the Fort Hamilton Chapel. Fourth ana
Marine ayes on Thursday night Twenty-nine GER
tncates were presented. Next Tuesday evening
,bcro wi be an election and installation or elders
and trustees and the drawing up Of the articles or
Incorporation.
Tho James IL Perry Post OF the Grand Army o,
the Republic will attend the services In Hanson
Place Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow even
i,y DIR Louis Albert Banks will deliver Memo
rial pav discourse on THE Pathos or American
Patriotism"
Justice Gaynor OF the Supreme Court. yesterday
granted leave TO the Southampton Meadow Club 10
mortgage It's property at Southampton Long Island.
for 5000 Henry l.. Rowland In the president OF the
club which was organized for social. athletic ana
recre,tIve purposes The property which II owns
ia valued $4,000 and there IL now mortgage on IL
OF $4,000 The extra money Is wanted to pay for
certain alterations and improvements which have
been made In the clubhouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
THE POLICE PARADE TO-DAY.

Tho annual parade of the Brooklyn Police will take
place this afternoon at o'clock. 1t Is expected
that about 200 will be in line. 70 OF whom Will
be mounted. The parading column will be made up
OF three battalions. each battalion having twelve
companies with twelve files front. Superintendent
McKevey will ride white charger and the bat
talions will be in direct charge Of Inspectors Nc
Lsughlin, Murphy and Brennan. Three patrol
wagons vii, accompany each battalion. The column
will from the fountain In Bedford-ave thence
SEN TO the plaza at the City Hail. whore the blue
Commissioner wei,es, the Board of Aldermen and
other city officials II Is likely that a number Of
New-York police officials will be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
REALTY REMARKABLY QUE"

Tho only remarkable thing about 20, cal
market to-day Is It's remarkapic ,.ere wes
George E. Love,t yesterday. st'I :, ,hs b
"s,sns, OF booms 10 come. The di'sc'U s,s. a NEE
Ridge IMPROVEMENT Company wcfe ,Isnry Y
ing and discussing more new NOUS N.w.Yor
Sheriff. was closeted with a comp" ,,,ure VI
CAPITALISTS and dig deals IN tnIsrasd transfers
probably result Below are .s
Observation-Disclosures. e corner Grat, sn,ss yv
ioie houses and lots. Jacob Nanne''a' go
h%sa RsTne',; mG ,cas :, e shave; siyIs
house and lot; Elisha Post to t'o''''' -. ~"
Srsase @O - s' 20 q
100 house and lot Susan A NJ =. 90 ~ -.
n, wfS T1'l'"s Soo I, DsH'.a-s snss 81,
% jerome II Pennoch Ne"-'''s " -,
n1 raSs -, 100 n Of Belou',s,cs; oySsa; "a
house and lot. German, A A. nS5,sasS ssce
second-s,. s. 1878 q gsnd,'p rrocsms'sr Al
lasssIb house and l Sr, charles LIS;
Ionk ssI a.. 70 A an block map zessr
lots. Flatbush and New-uireeht' "'" '''......a
ps to A@o ~ Nsl's' 40 II q coSIs trustee,
Henry SSw: e a a. s1sSs''F' '"a s;s.
wyckoff-st. q 10 Il . % 10y nattilns to Lev a
and lot foreclosure. william D'' -.
u .1Snsnss sel I, o. coles .. run
i isc, nasars. WI. Il lew. Edwards a
Emma watson. morgss c, sy. sssioo nous. sss
Fulton. ;, eor rrsasr,es Rowe TO ffe'e ~
Hesrn Garner Middle,on,s'y ; sm
sGs'r r,s ah' and nd Victor Gommensns'r'
s.sssnss and ISIS q Adams Ave. Yosf 4,
TO- rs%'S" sSsATs az ,,s
ant New-Jerssy IMP " ~ Tompklns ave; ,uIsnsr -
hp house ana lS, William Bui,nns 70 ave- issslc
sheridan ST. - ~ 'prastxe 10 Sew-ferk ~
s 's.ss,G:T c' Esss ana :s
same grSDsr'ss,v h mms Iissss guardian ..1S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
ALLEGED CANVASSER- BURGLAR HELD.

James Titus. OF No. II Palmetto-st., appeared be-
fore Justice Hartman In the Gates Avenue Police
Court yesterday morning several charges OF
burglary. He has been arraigned before Justice
Hartman several times In the last two weeks AMI
In each instance has demanded an adjournment on
the plea that his defence not prepared. Titus
secured a place canvasser for the American Safe
and WIDOW Company. and II is alleged. he visited
houses IN the daytime as canvasser and IN tho
night as burglar. He held In $1,000 bail on
each OF the charges against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
COMPLAINS or JUSTICE TIGHE.
JESzEN SAYS HIS LIFE is MADE BURDEN, AND
HE CANNOT GET SATISFACTION.

JENzEN SAYS HIS LIFE rs MADE BURDEN AND
HE CANNOT GET SATISFACTION
Carl Jenzen, a wholesale grocer, Of No. 40 Van
Brunt-st has sent Mayor Wurster letter OF
COMPLAINT against Justice James G. Tighe. Of the
-3utIer Street Police Court. Mr.. Jenzen complains
that he lives in district where life Is made burden
by daily and nightly marauding expeditions Of
"gangs of hoodlums." He tells OF two assaults made
upon his sons and OF another in which he was
stabbed six times by Scilian and in which cases
ne has failed TO receive Justice He appealed 10 the
Attorney who took the affair TO the atten
ton OF the Grand Jury. This course ne says. made
TWO other cases in which he alleges habitua o.
tenders allowed TO go free by Justice Tlghe IN
ciosinp he appea,s 10 the Mayor have one OF his
sssailans committed for perjury. and ends his letter
with these words: But my most earnest prayer TO
Your Honor is please help me. and remove justice
Mayor Wurster has referred the letter TO Corpora
ton Counsel Burr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
SI0.0OO FOR HER HUSBANDS DEATH.

In the Supreme Court yesterday. before Justice
Clement and Jury. Ellza Taylor received a YER
dict OF $1,000 against the Long Island Railroad Com
pany and the New-York and Brooklyn Brewing
Company for the death of her hu5ban nd. Isaac 8
Taylor. The accident happened on November I. 1895
Taylor standing on the platform OF the railroad
at Enneld-st and Atlantc-ave. The incoming train
ran into Of the trucks OF the brewing company
which was sma shed and the debris scattered over
the platform. Some OF the heavier pieces struck
Taylor and inflicted injuries which caused his death
Both companies denied responsibility
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
JUMPED TO HER DEATH.
SUICIDE OF AN INVALID WHO PLUNGED rRoy
THIRD STORY WINDOW

SUICIDE OF AN INVALID WHO PLUNGED FROM 4
THIRD STORY WINDOW
Emma Michaels. an unmarried woman. who uvsa
with her married sister. Mrs. Edwin A. Clark 4, Ma
i0' Ross-si. committed suicide Yesterday af,eruoo,
by jumping from a third-s,ory window to the nave.
ment She struck the tagging on her head crashias
her skull. and died in few minutes The woman
was forty-nve years old and had been an invalid for
twelve years. A short time ago an operation wa
performed. and the immediate relief that was a.
pected did not come - her The failure Of the opefs
ton caused dependency. A strict watch was kept
upon he patient. and nurse was constantly win
her The nurse and Mrs. Clark left the patient aons
for few minutes while they went 20 another room
10 prepare Il for her As soon as the woman as
that she was alone sne sprang from the bed and diyu
heaIfOrenOst out Of the window
Harry Andrews. a lstter-carrier. passing the
house at the time and just missed being struck Hs
picked the unconscious wom.1 up from the pave
ment AM carried her into the mouse where she eia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
A LETTER FROM DIR. BRUSH.
THE SENATOR SAYS THE MKINLEY MOVE
MENT IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF
THE PEOPLE.

At n meeting of the Committee on Rules OF the
Banner Mckinley Campaign Club, held at NO Ia
Franklln-ave. on Wednesday night. the following
letter from Senator George W. Brush TO President
Spooner was read and applauded:
Brooklyn. May 90 1896.
NV Dear SIR: Yours requesting me to be present
this evening AZ the organization of the Banner Re
mcnts viii prevent my being with you. am glad to
this spirit OF activity thus carry mani NJ -
This is the opportunity OF the people anc 90 ba
man Will be nominated at -. Louis whose name -
synonymous with prosperity TO AmerIcan Ths
four wears OF business paralysis ana consequent
struggle and suffering have been severe test ana
bitter experience to u.s. but there are brighter Jays
to enter the open door. one o. the sadHest ana
trying experiences OF my oiclal ne haS pyer
the appeals that have been made to me- day after
day by men who have not known what ~ was 10
want work until tho last Sour Years ana saduer
san has been tho consciousness tea' DI'i ,,rin
there could | do anything to M tne burden,
have longed FOR the day 10 come when We Soul
soc the furnace fires aglow and the factory wneeis
a bugy happy people That day IS not far distant.
II looks now ~ II William Mckiniey Is 20 be our
leader but whether the candidate be Mchinley,
Morton or Reed. We trust the great Republican
party which has always been the party OF progress.
and under whose rule this Nation has seen It's days
OF greatest prosperity and power . -.
give to YOU. her this sentiment: success 20 me
great Republican party. may The people ana not ,he
bosses choose IT, canddates Tor tho Nation ana the
''"''' '''' c;EoRGf;.w BRUSH. NJ D.
The members OF tho committee present were
Charles r. Hebberd Daniel McKeon. John Strachan.
Folk Mscarthy; Walter j. Kane Kane r lanes s,uG e.
n A. Sinclair william Frace James Whelan, Will
lam Muttall and James Conboy , ,,,.-.- ,
Spooner; vice presidents. James 9. Green, i. j. Fox
ara p ". Hare recording secretary W. j. Kane;
financial secretary. John NJ. stFachan; treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
COURT CALENDARS.

Supreme Court-speciaf Term for Mo,ons-Before Gay
nor. J-Ex parte business at ~ a. m MOTION ea'enaar
called al 1920. 81, ~ ROO p.,.
II pomeroy sgt William Neuberg: No. AS. Richard w.
Robinson agt Wescot Express Company No Ssi julius
Vonieim ayt Michael Seilz No stanley ad!ey Pub
fishing Company sgt. HenT? Keckman; No. 9o2 James
- Rurdck Daniel Cameron No. osi. Theodore 3
v;,,cox and Others agt George w Lewis: No. 40l VIII
lam i Hi agt. Robert Barth: Adam Rothar agt Long
fsisnd Railpad Company; Henry Jansen Thomas j.
Wa1hhurn=
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
Az EMERGENCY HOSPITAL TALKED OF

The physicians OF Bath Beach held n meeting last
night to organize an emergency hospital. to be es-
tablished in the Thrtieth Ward.
DR. J. D. f. Hi. OF Coney Island. presided and
Or. Main. OF Bath Beach. recorded the proceedings
Dr. George l.. Fowler, the well-known Argeon. OF
Brooklyn. made address on hospital work, and
urged the necessity OF establishing Hospital, In the
annexed district. The Rev DR.. Brush, OF Bath
Teach. and Or. also made addresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
COURT CLERK DID NOT KNOW COON vo,

George Eshis was fined SO by Ju.,,c.
the Even Street Police Court YESTERDAY =, ''OA
OF intoxication. After the fire had been ,.,.AAs.
Eshis handed to Clerk silverman ,sn ao,s. ~.
well worn. silverman declared the bn - =, WI
counterfeit. and refused 10 accep, Il r.s,. 49,
handed TO the clerk another bill vhirb a. a.. "sa
was bad. He then committed Eshs 10 49, s ~. az
ers pen. while a court officer went "a ~, ~ W.pn'
wick Savings Bank TO have the banknos. ~ nush.
The officer returned. stating that tie mosSr
genuine. Silvcrman then accepted one OF ;h 49,
and released Eshis from the pen '" 'As "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
IN THE EASTERN Drsrn,>
A NEGRO HELD. CHARGED wrru
A SAFE.
BUT JUSTICE aoErrINo SAID THAT
ING HAD BEEN TRIAL HE wor,n

~SLD Ulyu
DISCHARGED HIN.
Justice Goetting. In the Lee Av.r,
yesterday, held William Burdette ~. .'ace cour
ter OF the new building OF the Manu,.s s.'0'd ~
tional Bank. at Broadway and B erry., ".
the action OF the Grand Jury q, w. 70 axan
grand larceny The cOmplainan, wa. 'cc,sp sa u
wO' n OF the is law firm. firm Of yGIla Fisher ss
rested week ago last Tuesday a. ss ar
having robbed the firm safe Of n,so ~sneon u
had been paid to Mr. votz in setem,0, ~ money
gage. and when 1t was received II wa, ~, mort
Ing hours. Before placing the money ~ 'a oank.
Mr.. Voltz was seen counting H. he ~ W Tie az.
dette The combination OF the ssxsS 3D.
carelessly left In book on one o, ths nM 6sss
dette denied all knowledge OF ihs * esk9 B,,s
Volt declared to the Court that cirsussseSsry H.
Ing Burdette for the Grand Jury Iryyn1t n hou
, to- xn ns Pr sors Tia, had the
Tho police OF the Cymcr-st sta,ion ne ssti,sss
able to recover the missing money 10" ut ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23
VEHICLES MUST CARRY LIGHTS.
CARTS AND CARRIAGES COME UNDER THE
SAME RULE AS BICYCLES IN
BROOKLYN PARKS.

Park Commissioner timothy /" w OolIul -
sued an order yesterday which says that car
riagcs on the Parkway must carry lights. The
order reads az follows:
once 90 tho Department OF Parks.
Itchnen Mareion Prospect Park,
brooklyn. May - lS-5.
Under authority conferred upon under the pro-
visions OF the Charter. Title H. section l6 hcr'Dy
glvc notice that have ihis day adopted the follow
Ing ordnance In relation 20 The use " gnis On w.
h.ccs using the parks and parkways of The city OF
Brooklyn.
carriage. cab hack cart or any other vehicle wha'
sOevsr on the rOtdWays ~ IA" parks or ptrkwa}a
% the city OF BROOKLYN under the Jurisdiction ~ the
Department OF Parks ~ sad city, shall be required
carry such vehicle after sundown and before
sunrise n lighted lamp, 20 placed A. TO exhibit a
lght capable ~ being seen two hundred feet IN the
direction ln which said vehicle Is going All BIZ
CYCLES ricyclcn and other such vehicles shall have
alarm bell attached thereto ana said bell shdIl be
used io signal thc approach OF said vehicle.
Ans person violating any ~ tn" provisions or TINS
ordinance snail Dee liable 10 "a fine OF not less than
tNO nor more than ten dollars FOR each offence.
TIMOTHY l.. WOODkrFF. commissioner.
Mr Woodruff said yesterday that he proposed
T. enforce the law without fear or favor II takee
effect ten days from yesterday Copies will be
placed In conspicuous places. - that there may
be no misunderstanding when the law goes into
effect. II Is surnisci that not few arrests VIII
follow the enf0r 'cmeft OF the order az there are
hundreds OF owners and drivers of vehicles In
Brooklyn who will resist IL as long as possible.
The Commissioner was moved to issue the order
by the protests Of bicYcsts by the score. who said
II vac an Injustice that they were compelled To
carry lamps while carriages md wagons were al
lowed to go without them. Mr.. Woodruff waited
until he had received word from Corporation
Counsel Burr stating that he had perfect legal
right To issue such an order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-23

The following letter. with the answer received
from Major William Mckinley. needs no lurtheF
explanation: 800