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New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
TROLLEY SPEED LAW BROKEN.

The inspectors report of violations OF city or
dinances relating to the speed Of trolley cars In
January was filed in Mayor Wursters Office yester-
day afternoon In the month the number Of viola
tons was thirty-two These violations took place on
the various roads follows:
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company fourteen
violations: .-.ghest speed on Fulton-st line on
January s. 2l 63-lC0 miles an hour.
Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company. ten viola
tions: hirnes, speed Bergen-st on January g.
Il a5-l0O miles hour
Nassau Electric Railroad Company, three viola
tions; highest speed at Manhattan Beach. January
g is miles an hour.
Brooklyn Queens County and Suburban Railroad
Company, four violations; highest speed at East
Eew-Yo ork on January 4. Is 500 miles an hour.
Brooklyn City and Newton Railroad Company,
violation: highest speed on DcKalb-ave JaDu-
airy 27. IS Gl0O miles hour
The total number of violations to date is Ala In
the report attention is called to the height at which
tenders the cars OF the various lines adj
1usted being In large number Of Instances
high as twelve to eighteen inches above the track.
thus making them practically useless as life-saying
devices"
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
ANECDOTES OF MlCREADY.
From The Atlanta Constitution

From The Atlanta CONSTITUTIONS
Henry Howe the old actor with the Irving COM
parv ard the oldest In point Of service on the
s,a.o was a c,assmate Of John Bright. They
were both ouakcrs Mr.. Howe was hot quite so
sedate a young Friend as his classmate who went
10 Parliament and became a great figure in Eng
llsh politics -,
many n good story OF the great tragedan.
The story Is tCld OF Macready," he said. ''that
once at n rehearsal OF the banquet scene IN Mac
BETH the First Murderer in spite OF Macreadys
adjuratons persisted in walking down 10 the
centre OF the stage and thereby entirely hiding
Macbeth from the audience The tragedian mpa-
tiently called for a carpenter. brasshcaded nall
ard a hammer. The carpenter came DO you see
that plank there? Drive nail into that spot IL
was done Now. you sir (ths 10 the Murderer),
look at that nail Come down to that spot. not an
inch further and wait there till come. Mr. IT'LL
ity did as he was desired and Macready's mind was
easy. Night came. and with IL The banquet sceno.
The First Murderer enters. walks down the stage,
stops suddenly. then turns round and round. ap-
parently looking for something ne had dropped.
The audience began to litter. Macready stalks 10
the mans side. In heavens name what are YOU
about" Sure eXcaims the Murderer. amt
looking for that blessed nail Of yours
Harley used to tell Macreadys trip 10
America. According to Harley once when Mac
ready Playing Hamlet. the Cu!,dHnslern
would insist on coming 100 close up 20 him and
hiding the stars face from part OF the audience
To keep him OFF. Macready asked. What. sir, you
would not shake hands with Hamlet would you!
Guildensern replied. I don't know have shook
hands with our President
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
ADDITIONS TO THE POLICE FOR'E.
ALSO A TRANSFER or IOUNDsMEN AND Df
CREASE IN THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

ALSO A TRANSFER or EOUNpsMEN AND \ De
CREASE IN THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Three new rouudsnen were nppontcd yesterday
from, the eligible list by Commissioner Weles TAey
are EGwcrl Mcdonald. who goes from the Twenty
fourth Precinct to the Second Precinct as rounds
man; Orvl- -. Langford. from The Twelfth to the
Twcnty-second. and James Gillespie. from the Sev-
en,eenth to the Nineteenth. There was also the
following transfer OF roundsmen: William Gibson.
from the Tenth Precinct 10 the Twelfth; William
Martin, from the Tenth to the Twelfth; j. +. Fo-
garty from the Eighth to the Eleventh; Joseph Nc
Nama9,. from the Eleventh to the Eighteenth l.
James Allen. from the Eighteenth to the Eighth
Patrick Lockett, from the Twenty second to the
Twenty third. Michael Lyman. from the twenty
third the Twenty second +. T. @ 'Brien. from the
second TO the Fifteenth: Il. J. Bcde. from the
Fourth to the Fourteenth: II. G. Koyer. from the
Twcniy y-socond t. the Four h; Daniel OtOnncI
from the Nineteenth to the Fourteenth, and Charles
Puch. from the Fourteenth 10 the Eleventh
IN view O.: the fact that at present there are only
thlrty-nine names the eligible list for rounds
men. II Is probable that competitive examination
vii. take place in Tie future
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
ONLY CAR TRACKS SWEPT.
SNOW IS NOT REMOVED BY THE STREET
CLEANING DEPARTMENT.

No effort was made by the Department OF City
Works of Brooklyn yesterday to remove snow from
any of the streets In the thoroushiareS through
which car tracks laid, and these constitute
y large proportion of the streets of Brooklyn, tho
railroad officials had their sweepers and p!oughs
at work and the streets were kept in good order.
A marked improvement was noticeable ia the way
the railroad companies handled the snow instead
NJ nling IN ridges either side of the street. the
swcepeis brushed the snow from the tracks ana
scattered it over the roadway between the outer
rail and the curbstone. thus presenting no serious
obstacle 70 traffic. - . c... 4, A.,
ci,v Works Department, said that uniess more
snow fell or a sudden freeze came, he dd not thnX
anS, ofsort would be made TO remove the snow from
stroe,s as II would melt from the effects OF me
mild weather or the traffic. At present ne SAID
there we're not moro than TWO or three lhcnes OF
snow in any OF the streets; II another storm
should come he said he would probably make ap-
Tniicafion for money to remove the snow from tho
principal business streets. Fulton, Myrue-ave.,
9yrs connecting Broadway ana Myrue-ave
proadway Grand-st.. Manhattan ana Greenpoin'
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
now BABY WAS GIVEN A WAY
A CROWD DRAWN TO THE SALVATION
ARMY HEADQUARTERS.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS FOLLOWED BY THE
APPEARANCE OF THE MOTHER WITH HER

THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS FOLLOWED ny THE
APPEARANCE OF THE MOTHER WITH HER
cTInD-A RELIGIOUS REQUEST
The Headquarters OF Corps ~ !. of the Salvation
Army IN Herkmcr-st.. near Schenectndy-aV"' was
crowded on Monday night with men. women a"d
children many Of whom. doubt were drawn
thither by the announcement that a baby was TO be
nubl,clv given away. /; was advertised that MIS-
7vcns the mother Of the child would publicly re-
nouncc f. and that It would be adopted by persons
whose names would be made known at the time
There was n large delegation OF men and women
Of the salvation Army present. who occupied seats
on the platform Many OF them were equipped
with tamhourines. cornets trombones. guitars CT
other instruments OF music. which, In tho course
oe the evening. they used - full advantage The
exercises were in charge OF Captain Dunham. dee
gates to the duty from headquarters
q Adiu,ant l. H. Damon opened the meeting WIN
PRAYER and then Captain Dunhan sail that me
brlraaler Of the corps haa been expected 10 be
,res.n, but. rs ne was II. Il though; be-;
for him not To- come Oh; in tho storm Tho ''oy
WAS present with lts mother and the person "A'
would take charge Of 1t for the Lord.
Ensign Taller then sang solo whilc collection
was taken mp. Captain Carriran. who has chafF"
Of Corps No = said that they wanted to raise $40
She asked for contributions OF s. bills TO begin WIN
OH she exclaimed y see something green.
Tha, delights me My name is Irish. Thank the
Lord" Then a tambourinc solo was sung ana
number OF new officers were enrolled AdJu'aN
Damon who distributed the warrants said the S"n-
.raI Impression was that man or woman simply
walked up ana said they would Ike 10 )oin ana were
at admitted. -, .,..
The baby wa brought forward by the mother.
Tho nam. was aiveu : Lillian EN"ns.
CAPTAIN Dunhain said that they believed IN s'N,
ing he babies to some on" who could ana Woul
care for them The best one th'y could lnd Wa
lou. Christ The child formally dedicated ana
then delivered 10 the mother 10 Dii"s w &" INC
fear Of God and Ills WORKS.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
FOR A FLATBUSH TRUST.
CITIZENS OF THE TwENTYtNINTH WARD ARE
CONSIDERING A COMMERCIAL PROJECT

CITIZENS OF THE TWENTY NINTH WARD ARE
CONSIDERING A COMMERCIAL PROJECT.
A number OF prominent citizens Of the Twenty
ninth Ward met in Cation Hall. Flatbush. Monday
night. to discuss the project Of forming trust
company The need of a financial institution In
that locality has been felt for long time and
several attempts have been made during the last
four years to establish a local bank Matters wero
not brought 10 a focus not because there was
scarcity OF willing to furnish the necessary
capital but for the that reasonable profit
was in sight on tho money invested. Henri b.
Davenport was elected chairman of the meeting.
He said that there were. including the real estate
men, two hundred business houses in the Twenty
ninth Ward. and also three prosperous building ana
loan associations and, in his opinion. their support
coud be counted on In the enterprises which the
meeting hal been called to consider Mr.. Daven-
port said that he id not believe that bank could
hc made to pay, but there was no doubt III his
mind that a company. with the mum .rOus
advantages an institution of that kind offered 10
growing community, would be success. Such
money real estate, receive deposits for terms OF
months and years and pay interest the same as
also be a depository for State and municpa! fGn>e.
Four five bankers were present, ana there was
discussion regarding the sources from which the
proposed trust company was to get It's business.
Unanimous conclusion was that such an institution
could be maintained in the community at good
profit and would be OF inestimabie value to the
committee OF three was appointed 10 secure sigma
lures 10 petition to be submitted to the Lesislat-
The meet.rg adjourned subject to the call
Of the chair
Some OF those present Joseph i. Curren. +.
w. Holmes, Edward Mackey. Frank l.. Snifon,
John Refs, George II. Anderson, John Criesmann.
Henry b. Davenport. George Maynard, Jacob Sprics
tersbach. Warren Cruickshank and Joseph Farren.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
FOR A VAUDEVILLE HOUSE.
BROOKLYN TO HAVE a RIVAL TO NEW
YORK PLACES.
NEGOTIATIONS STARTED FOR SITE AND PLANS
FOR BUILDING UNDER DIsCussioN-THEAT-

NEGOTIATIONS STARTED FOR A SITE AND PLANS
FOR A BUILDING UNDER DIscussIoN-THEAT-
RICAI. MEN LOOKING OVER THE GROUND
one OF the signs Of an approaching Greater
New-York. II an apparently well authenticated
statement made yesterday Is carried out Is the
nronosed erection in Brooklyn Of new high-class
vaudeville or music-ha theatre, patterned after
that OF Roster & Bials. in New-York
The scheme has not passed its INFANT STATE put
Is SO far developed It IS said, that an option mas
been. or Is about to be, secured upon parcel oi
property in Livingston-st, at the Junction Oh
Elm and facing Fulton-st.
No more than the outlines OF the scneme could
be learned Yesterday In reference to the people
who are pushing 1t through Al the real estate
Office OF Frederick NIblo & Co.. NO. lS9 Mon'as ue
ST II was admitted that the erection Of vaude-
Vile house is contemplated. Mr.. Niblo would
not tell who the principals were. except that Mrs.
t1orr,otta Niblo. who recently sold nearly 200
feet Of property to the drygoods firm OF Abraham
o. c,r,rs FOR the addition OF their new building,
was Interested 1t was learned. however that
NowYork theatrical man, who sees IN Brooklyn
NJ onening for q hous, OF such a nature, mas been
ouietIv looking over the ground for some time.
There are Others interested also but FOR the pres
ent their names will remain In the background.
II the option or the site mentioned Is salts
factorily secured. plans for the building VIII be
under way before March ].
The syndicate. It was said. will keep It's outlay
for the building within $1J0,00o. II this site is
not secured another near the junction or
Fulton-st and Flatbush-ave. will be selected.
II Is intended to have the building modeIied
exteriOrally not unlike Hammerstelns $ Olympia,
but on n more modest scale. Instead or three
euditoriurns there will be only one. but this VIII
be as complete as modern building science ana
the decorators art can make II.
II is said to be the idea Of the projectors 10
make the house place Of resort where society
people will go. and following out this thought
il is not at all unlikely that club VIII be
formed.
Ii has long been question whether or not a
music hall and vaudeville enterprise would pay
in Brooklyn. and for this reason. although often
spoken Of no one has been found who WAS Will
ing 10 risk the necessary capital. There Is In
BROOKLYN no so-called wealthy fast s"t,' but It
is pointed out that Brooklyn Is growing rapidly
in modern ideas Of Amusement. and that there
are on the Hill and the Heights and other parts
of the town sets who would welcome hiSh-class
musical AMI vaudeville entertainment whore
they could drop in. IN their own exclusive way,
and do occasionally "as they DO in Bohemia.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
- UC WANTS HIS CAPTdINCY BACK.

Jacob r. Worth. ex-captain OF the Flatlands po-
lice is determined TO be captain the Brooklyn
force The Flatlands police force s more. and
Mr. Worth is out OF job but he wants 1t back
again as soon possible Yesterday morning
George F. Elliott. Mr. Worths lawyer brought
action before Justice Clement, Of the Supreme
Court, for A mandamus TO compel Police Commits
sioner Welles to appoint Mr.. Worth captain on
the Brooklyn force and to administer the oath OF
office.
Mr. Elliott contendeI that und ! the annexation
act al, OF the policemen then on duty In the
town OF Flat.ands became members OF the force.
Jacob Brenner who appeared for the Comm!ssione.,
said that Mr. Weles willing TO appoint Worth
TO the force but that he not compelled by law
TO give him the rank Of captain. Justice Clement
reserved his decision.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
THE MAN-EATING APE WAVED VROTH.

From The Philadelphia Times.
W. c. Coup. the circus man. has had many remark.
able experiences and reporter asked him II tho
dreaded cry OF Hey. Rubc." had sounded liz his
tent.
NO" said he. but II came near II once in small
Kansas town. where. forum iteiy. there were no
newspapers II spread the affair publicly. | had
among the attractions Of the show mln-eatny
ape, the largest ever in captivity. lie was chained
to The dead trunk OF tree and looked very ierocous;
Early In the day speak C. a couniryf1an handed
him piece OF tobacco which the ape chewed WITH
great pleasure Tho word was passed around that
plugs. Finally one gave him piece that was llled
with cayenne pepper. The ape BIT Il. then. snartng
with indignation. snapped the fastening OF his chaii
and yelled Let me at In the murthcrin tl!; OH!
hey the ioife av i'm, Or me name amt NdHoAey
Then he started through the crowd with handsplKe
ready 10 strike with hGt tfe .ulrrit escaped
docked the ape week. salary. and |. Was the iast
time had any trouble with hrl"
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
ms ALMOND EYE VAS WILD.
uop LEE APPEARED TO BE PREPARING TO JUMP
FROM THE BRIDGE.

HOP LEE APPEARED TO BE PREPARING TO JUMP
FROM THE BRIDGE.
The BROOKLYN Bridge has evidently once
been the incentive for 70 make fool OF
himself This time the man was Chnaman.
who. the Bridge police station. gave his name
as Hop Lee halng from No. a Pe.st, New
York Hop also said that he was h.s way TO
meet friend IN this city. HIS manner on the
Bridge. however was decidedly Suspicious. and
lei Policeman Edward Hasklns OF the Bridge
fore. to believe that Hops friend was dead one.
About o'clock on Monday evening Hop was
fra, noticed the promenade at the Brooklyn
tower lie seemed ag!tatel and Ill at ease. His
eyes hal IN unusually Wild and nervous look, ard
bee walked around and around the railing. nov AID
then pcer.ag at the water baow In a thirsty sort
OF way a. though he would Ike reach
II AZ quickly possible. The policeman watched
him. Again Hop looked at the water, AMI sud
denly began climbing up the railing near the tower
promenade. Hop was as agile as an ape. and had
evidently done considerable climbing in his own
country. Ho had nearly succeeded IN reaching
the top o.; he raA. wnen Hasklns grabbed him ana
pulled him back To the walk. When askel what
lie intended to DO. Hop looked ltte more Wild
ami nervous. ana chlt,ered In Chinese that only
served TO make the policeman believe more firmly
t"an ever thAt Hop inienoed to jump
When taken - me station and searched by the
wound 4boa; Hops waist: u one end OK watch VS.
attached An iron pumb-hob, Ike those used by
carpenters ana masJns After .he search tho
Celesta. iocteG up in cell. bat All n.snt iDrS
he walked to a"d r.. mntiennS IN his own Ge-
lsAtiu. language. Whether le mad found lie ~
America too rapid Tor his Chinese ways. or hal de-
c!i"l TO max himself notorious a. tie Hgst Ceesta!
10 jump irto the last kNer irom the Bridge mas
not been determined.
whsa Arra.snel yesterday morning before Jus;
tce Walsh IN the ADAMS street Court, Hop could
not explain his conduct oven with the all OF
Interpreter, but he Sad that he WIS carpenter.
ani used the plumbbob In his business. The eX-
pl4naton not being very satisil lc.9ry one he
sent 10 jail until to-day ana In he mean
time Efforts VII be made to ind his friends.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
MOONSHINERS ~ COURT.
THE EXAMINATION IN THE CASE Cy THE ILLICIT
WHIsKEY MANVFACTTRTRS

The examination OF Harry and Ahram Schiller
who were found yesterday in the house in Leonard
st, where two Illicit wh!skey stills discovered
by Internal Revenue officers last month was yes
terday begun before United States Commissioner
More. Tine other prisoners captured at the same
time-Marcus Fiohn. Moses Weinstein and Louis
Raffman-walyed examination and wee neld for the
acton OF the Grand Jury Ii sh own in the
examination ci Harry Schffer who was found I'm
tho living apartments in the house, that he had
sold Illicit liquor to saoonkeeper the week before
his arrest. He had been in the saloon a number
Of times. and had brought the liquor in kegs
wrapped In paper and e;nptel the liquor into
stamped packages. The liquor supposed to be
100 degrees proof. ana WAS sold at s. 81 per wine
gallon.
In the case OF Ahram Schiller. !. was alleged that
he was not employed on the premises. but was SIM
ply visiting with his mother and younger brother
II WAS proven. however by the salo0nNrCper who
bought the liquor from Harry hat Abram with
his younger brother when the sales were made. \
motion by counsel for the defence - dismiss the
complaint was denied and the hearing was then
adjourned ior one week, when the defence Will in
trOduce It's evidence.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
"NOT ILMS. But 4 FRIEND"

TIE EPIGRAM OF CHARITY AS THE REV DR.
NICHOLS BELIEVES.
The Rev. DR.. william l. Nichols. recently of
Philade. pha. but now the secretary of the Bureau
OF Charities, assumed his official duties In Brooklyn
on Monday morning lie is enthusiastic man.
He says the principle upon whicn the work of the
Bureau of Charities had proceeded is Not aims
but friend" TO carry out that idea. he says, the
society in Brooklyn has obtained the services OF A
large number Of kind ana Interested people. who
Will act as friendly visitors After investigation of
each case. 1t vii. be paced il charge Of one OF
these visitors. who VIII offer the assistance
qu.red.
Or. Nichols believes in helping the poor to be
Sc supporting. III you only give him money"
sad DR.. Nichols, lit VIII simply hep him down.
To help him up You must help him 10 support him.
self. FOR. II you carry him. YOU only weaken him"
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
KROOKLYN POSTAL LINES EXTENDED.

Postmaster Sullivan Of brooklyn. who went 10
Washington Sunday last. yesterday Informed
Assistant Postmaster McCooey that he has been
assured by the officials Oh tie Postoicc Department
that the extension Of the free delivery servic. H. the
Thirtieth, Thirty first and Th.rty-second wards II
Brooklyn Will positively take effect on April next.
This will result In the consolidation with the Brook
lyn PostOiiicc OF the Offices In Bath Beach. Bay
RIDE BensOnlurst, lythebourne. Coney Island
Fort Hamilton. Grlvesend. Gravcsend Teach. Lawn
wood Sherpsnead Bay. Van Pclt Manor. West
brooklyn, Canars.c and Flatlands
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
CASES ~ BROOKLYN COTRTS.
ur PLANES TIE CUBAN WAR.

lie PLANES TIE CrBAN WAR.
George 5 jewell. once n partner In the hrcFer-
Jones-I, we'll Milling Company and member OF m"
New-York Produce Exchange. was cXamined yes
tcrIay IN supplementary proceedings. The Bro'k-
Iyn Bank secured a Judgment o. sos y against
him which De could not pay II nov appears: ac-
c0rlng - tn" examination. that Mt Jewell j.
totally rsovenf He SAYS ne cannot resume buFl-
ncss and that there are liabilities OF Nhrf against
him and tha; his nom!na. assets are Segtl H's
sent on the tx hang" whish cost HIN Nr' "d'
gold Or 500. Mr.. jewell gives as the cause o' ms
financial troubles Investment IN the rive cana
Sugar 60 mplny oi cuba. which was prevented from
doing business ~ tho revolution there.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
The News of Brooklyn
Il TROLLEY GRIEVANCE.
TtiH ATLANTIC AVENUE LINE WO:;DERs
AT THE DE KALB'S MONOPOLY.
PRESIDENT LLTTELL SAYS THAT HE AWAITED
THE PLEASURE OF THE BRIDGE coMMis-
s1oNERs. AND NOW HE EXPERT
ENCEs A SURPRISE NOT IN
MIXED WITH PAIN.

MINED WITH PAIN
H. NJ Littell, the president Of the Atlantic ave-
nue. Railroad Company. was seen yesterua! "''e'
noon at the company's office in regard 10 the pIo-
posed exclusive right OF the Dekalp-aVe company
TO a car stand on the Washington-st. side ol 'no
Bridge Terminal. Mr.. Litte said: when came
here on July l. 1895. the terminal facilities were
being discussed. The principal discussion was III
regard to the Plaza, and request was laid asGe
until the Plaza question should be settled' pre-
sumed that the reason for this was to treat every
one alike, and give no one company an au'a''''ee
With that impression. we did not urge our clali a'
all but concluded to await the pleasure OF 'he
Bridge Commissioners, believing that we "ouiu oe
trea ted Justly.
yesterday incidentally heard that there was TO
be a Bridge Trustees meeting. to determine upon
the Plaza plans. | attended the meeting, ana 'he
Plaza question was settled. Then they took up the
oueston OF the terminal facilities in Washing
ton-st I found that they had plan there that
never saw before. and also a resolution to give
the DeKalb-ave. company which operates only one
line. an exclusive right in Washingon-st. between
High and Sands
thinking OF course that the Bridge Commits
soners had the OF the public a; heart ana
would provide them with the best possible egress
and inrress 10 the Bridge and also 10 the cars
giving one route the exclusive right In Washins-
ton-st. and shut out the nine routes operated Dy
NE Atanuc rtNeur [ % n, rSeorie n he bridge
As far as our claims concerned, | have never
spoken to any Commissioner about them, or urged
against the adoption OF the plans or any othef
lire. outside Of their own meetings. ,
"a plan submitted on June 3. 1880 before /
came here. providing for stand from Nassau 10
Sands 81. There were to be two crosses from the
down track to the stand-one at Nassau-st ana
another Just above Sands-st Then there were 10
be three crosses from the stand 10 the up track
one between Nassau and High SITS. one at li.gh,st
and the third lust a little below High-st. The idea
was To have this stand used by the cars OF both
the DcKalb-ave. and the Atlantc-ave, lines, the
cars taking Their places as they came along
The new proposition which the Commlss ioncrs
had in hand yesterday would give the Dekalh-avc
line the entire stand from Sands to High ST II
provides for entrance for the down cars Just
above Sands-st and an exit from the stand for the
down cars at Hish-st. II this plan be adopted, we
cannot come any closer TO the terminal than about
fifty feet above High-st. Even then, the stand
could only extend about two-thirds or the way 10
Nassau-st have made no plans as what TO DO
but the Commss Oners laid this latter plan on the
table for few days at my request"