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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
BELASCO JURORS NOT SATISFIED.

,,.crrcr cIrGrRr,TI DENIES THEIR REQUEST FOR
EXTRA COMPENSATION.
rus,,co Gi.gerch yesterday. In Trial Term. Part '.
- tho sunreme Court handed down decision deny
ing the request Of the jury that tried before MN
the case OF David Beasco against n. * Fairoank 10
recover $4,000 for making star actress OUT OF MIS-
Leslie Carter for extra compensation for their SER
Vices.
This is, In part, the written opinion OF JUSTICE
Gegcrich
AT the conclusion OF the trial OF this case the jury
in open court asked extra compensation FOR their
services OH the ground that they had served more
than the regular time FOR which jurors are called
Section 1915 Of the Code OF Civil Procedure provides
that the Court may allow extra compensation when
the trial occupies than thirty days. but as the
trial OF this cause occupied only sixteen days am
constrained TO deny the application.
Three times within the last fifteen years extra
compensation has been allowed TO jurors The last
time when the O'Brien aqueduct case was tried.
The trial lasted thirtyfour days and $loO was al
lowed each Juror
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
NR. CHEETER on THE STAND.
HE SAYS HIS FATHER PAID HIS UNION
CLUB DCES-HIS LIVING EXPENSES.


John d. Cheever's examination in supplementary
proceedings continued yesterday afternoon be
fore 5 l.. Samuels the referee in the latters office
Mr. Chcever was formerly connected with the New
York Betting and Packing Company and is we'll
known clubman. The proceedings are taken for
the purpose of asccrtainns whether or not Mr.
Cheever is able 10 pay judgment for 5000 when
has been obtained against him by James Slater in
consequence Of Cheevcr having dshonorod two
promissory notes made 70 Slater by him
julius lehman. who appears as counsel for Mr.
Slater. was present at the appointed time Half an
hour later communication from William G. Chit
tick the LAWYER for Mr.. Cheevcr. was received over
the telephone requesting adjournment OF the
proceedings. Mr. Lehman refused 10 agree 10 any
posiponement and the examination was soon after
begun in the absence Of Mr.. Chittck. Nj. Cheevor
was called to the stand.
What clubs do you belong to-" asked Mr.. Leh-
The Union. the Racquet and the Rockaway.
When did you pay your dues in any one of these
MY father paid The Union Club dues for me. The
How long is il since you resigned as treasurer OF
the Mechanical Rubber Company?
| of the New-York Betting and Packing Company"
When did You res.gn nat position
What was your salary there IT,. "
What did you DO with that money
Mr., Checver stated that he had then lived NJ 20
Il s'
along on s.
Mr Chitiick came in at this point and had al!
the testimony read over by the stenosTaihcr
What property have you turned over u i'cflN'r
Martin asked Mr.. Lehman.
"A deed to real estate In Long Island. stocks In
several photograph companies. ana about I'VE nun
drei shares in twelve different companies There
was also a certificate for stock. 10 shares IN IN"
New York and Northern Railroad ana 100 SHARES IN
the Consolidated Railway Telegraph company.
What other stock have You an equity In
1.-TWO hundred and twenty shares In the pkoni"
Conpany-some preferred. some common-and three
bonds OF go each" ...
You owed Victor Z. Burke for services s.2"o
You gave him security OF tho Chcevcr & Hoyt Com
panv In the amount II S22co a. security for his
debt for 5000 Why didn't this security represent
the $1,000
That was all ne asked for"
NJ. Lehman and the Judgment debtors counsel
mad a conversation across the room rcSarilng
Chccver's iewery Mr.. Lehman was willing -
accept II .or his Client security for his claim
MI Chit,ick stated that ChcevcTs debts would be
met In full some day. .
Il viii take your Endorsement now said Mr
lehman -..,,
Il would give Il cheerfuy II | thought would
1--we long enough" replied Mr. Chittick. amid gen
cra laughter
Wednesday at O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
NOTES ON DRESS.
NOTIFICATIONS FOR AMERICANS.
COMBINATION GowNs-THE PRETTIEsT CORSET
DANCING DRESSES AND NEW SLEEVES

CONVERSATION GOWNs-THE PRETTIEsT CORSET
DANCING DRESSES AND NEW SLEEVES
Combination gowns seem to be much in vogue this
summer. one Of the prettest dresses a ladies'
luncheon the other day copied from a model by
Felix and had plain black faile skirt. made Their
straight in front. but gorel the hips and back.
ard falling In six g0des at the back. The sides OF
the bodice and the back OF the black faille
fitting perfectly smooth; in the back ii was cut to
show low. round yoke which extended around the
front. and down TO the waist In broad box pleat.
composed Of a figured yellow India silk The edges
Of the yoke were heavily trimmed with a deep fall
of Renaissance lace. which formed a jabot in front
on either side of the box pleat 10 the waist; The
sleeves were also OF the India silk and were made
wrinked and close fitting some distance above the
elbow. Above this a short full pun. divided In
the centre by jabot OF the same lace. and finished
top by a butterfly bow Of black satin ribbon.
The draped collar and belt were Of the India silk,
with a lace choux. and black satin bow at the back
OF each.
Following the era OF the elaborate petlcoats which
really surpass the dress Itself In richness and finish
the corset has also become thing OF beauty in
itself and is for dress occasions made o, the
loveliest figured satins. and trimmed with dainty
lace and ribbons. The extreme Of elegance OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
THE PRESS CLUB CONVENTION.

Buffalo. N. Y, June 4-The International League
OF Press Clubs held another session this morning.
and will hold final session at Niagara Falls to-
morrow. Mr. Keenan,. OF Pittsburg. reported favor
ably from the Committee on Resolutions resolution
offered by F. Few. OF Philadelphia, declaring In
favor OF the adoption by all State Legislatures Of
the libel law In force in Massachusetts, The resolu-
ton was adopted. In consequence OF the feeling
aroused locally the contest between Messrs
Blythe and ought for the presidency OF the league
resolution was adopted doing away with the prac-
tce. which had become almost an unwritten law,
OF electng the next president from the convention
city. Hereafter he may be chosen from any club
represented In the league. The convention adj
Journed at $3.50 o'clock and the afternoon was
given up TO pleasure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
THE BALLOON SLEEVE ~ DANGER.
IS WOMAN"s MAIN BULWARK OF DEFENCE TO
GIVE WAY TO A CLOSE FITTING
GARMENT2

Richards OF No. Is West Twenty-thrd-st.. is ex-
hlblting in ore OF his show windows woman's suit
with the new style OF small! sleeves which IL Is
said Will be next fall The suit Is made OF
cadet blue whipcord trimmed with black braid.
The sleeves are smaller than those OF the regulation
male garment and covered at the shoulder with
epaule;s The costume IS OF the tailor-maie variety
and is intended for street Upon examining
the new model Of the sui; one Is not impressed
with the idea that will meet with general favor on
the part o, the American woman or that IL VIII put
10 flight the cohorts Of balloon sleeves which daily
MI The Highways and byways Of the metropolis.
Large sleeves have been In fashion for a nalc-
dozen years or So ard. despite the thrusts OF the
humorist and the ridcule OF the carcaturIs'' nave
completely won the female heart. Year after year
II has been heraded By fashion journals that the
s.v,e would change and the small sleeves come back
into general use. but the prophecy has failed 10
come true and the sleeves OF the present day are
as large as they ever have been. The large-styIe
sleeves is one that is well adapted TO ali KINDS o.
figures The fat the oan the short and the tall can
all wear large sleeves without detriment TO their
general appearance. while. on the contrary the
small sleeves emphasize every little defect or FORM
r. w5ud be almos, public calamity to see the large
sleeves disappear from WomAn's attire IL this couh-
trv They have done much to keep alive the dress
Goods industries in A time OF general commercial de-
preston and have tended 10 increase me brightness
And c,or in all the PAGES where feminine Deau!elds
been wont display and parade iStIl 90 IA &c -
large sleeves that X has become an open secret
that manufacturers Of dress waists aways cuo oo
me sleeves first ascertain II enough remains ~
the material from which 10 make the oOdy OF 'he
waist , 49,. ..,,, o,,A,r 4,
Think how des)laie the theatre Would aplrdr ~
the absence OF large sleeves, And what ioaeer ne
,onld there be OF straps IN the streetcars snouIh
FAIR womanklnd cease with her glorious lateral aI-
n.nla yes TO take up for fare. the space III el-
w. ~, No occuni.d by two persons? The large sleeves
have been woman's main bulwark OF defence IN re-
cent years and the professional hugeer mas io"S
since passed out OF existence -, . r,. q
The effect Of the new innovation from Taris -
awaited with interest Is the doom Oh .ne ii re
saeve sealed or will American woman dec!are
her Independence and hold fast to the popular ana
tIf,,o etvl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
MANY SEWING MACHINES STOLEN.
A COMPANY ROBBED BY EMPLoYEs-sEvES
MEN ARRESTED.


Tho New Home Sewing Machine Company. Of No.
2s Union Square East, has been, II Is said. sys-
tematcally robbed for the last four months OF sew
in, machines 10 the value OF upward of $4,000
About A month ago Captain Ebert Q. smith, OF
the Eas; Twenty -second-st station. was INFORMED
OF these losses. He put Detectives Rink and Hener-
man on the case After four weeks or difficult work
they have arrested persons. who, they aiiese
were implicated in the thef,s
The accused men are Horace o. Craven. twenty
ono years old. of No 337 West Eighteenth-st..
Young man OF good family and a graduate OF Hamii-
ton Military University. where he was q fellow
student OF ex-Judge Henry d. Carey, OF the West
chester Court OF Sessions, who Is also general man.
aver OF the Home Sewing Machine Company: Alex
ander Bauer thirtytwo years Old or NO 4is second
ave. employed as shipping clerk ana outside super
intendent and five sewing machine dealers. who II
Is alleged were receivers OF the stolen goods Those
dealers are William Mciloin. No. 2ls Grand-st;
John Zimmerman. No. l.70l Thrd-ave.; C. +. John-
son. No. 50 Exchange Place; Adolph WeicKers' NO
1872 Frst-ave. and Carl Maggei. No. Sc Spring-st
The detectives stationed themselves in Union Square
in the evening after the close Of the Home store.
They saw Craven and Bauer 90 up 10 the door, long
after the place was closed. open It with Key car
red by Craven. and enter. After Ions stay uie
men would return weighted with bundles FOL
lowed they were seen 20 board horsecars ana go 10
some Of the stores kept by the alleged recev-
ers and deposit their bundles These were iouha 20
contain parts OF sewing machines wncn would Do
put together at the store.
When the evidence was completed the detectives
quietly arrested after another OF the men until all
behind the bars Yesterday the prisoners were ar:
ralgned IN Yorkve Court Craven and Bauer CONFESSED
to having entered into an arrangement 70 remove
the machines from the store. They waived eXami-
nation and committed In $3.50 each 10 answer.
The five who were charged with receiving the
held in 5000 bail for trial All Of them refused to
say anything IN regard TO the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
MR.. AND MRS. BURDEN HOME.
TO CALL ON THE DISTRICT-ATTORNEY
RELATIVE TO THE RETENTION OF
THE RECOVERED JEWELRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. l. Townsend Burden and the Misses
Burden arrived here yesterday afternoon on the
White Star steamship Majestic from Liverpool.
Superintendent West OF the French Line and two
other friends met the party at the pier. The
Burdens went abroad shortly after their two SER
wants Turner and Dunlap who robbed them Of
thousands Of dollars worth Of jewels. were captured
by the English police. The TWO men were brought
back to New-York about n month ago by New-fork
detectives who went 10 London for that purpose.
and In fail here.
Mr.. Burden when seen at the White Star pier. said
that he was unfamiliar with the present condition OF
the case. To-day he will call on Colonel Fellows.
the District-Attorney. and have talk with him
about the matter. and also concerning the holding
by the United States customs authorities OF the
jewels which were brought back at the same time
with the prisoners He thought that such action
the part Of the Government officials was cx-
traordnary. Mr.. Burden said that he did not know
as yet exactly how great portion Of the stolen
jewels were still missing. but that among those not
yet recovered about thrce-quar,ers Of the big
diamond necklace and several gold watches. Mr..
Burden denied the published statements that the
police Of this city had not had every opportunity TO
examine and talk TO his servants He believed that
the New-York detectives had done everything pos
sible 10 detect the thieves. but that the guilty ser
wants had been too shrewd for them. He thought
that the London police had done much better
than those Of NcwYork, the men had been
Among the other passengers on the Majestic were
Mr. and Mrs J. Sinclair Armstrong; Dr. w I1aG-
Mrs P b. cheney and the Misses Cheney. Mr. and
Mrs F. n ,CowperthwSlte J., j. Dillon: Mr.. ana n.
MIS w. G TlTTf House. US Mr an f 9oGe e.
William Mcclure, Mss j. L. Merriam Nils N l.
eral William II. Payne, MI and Mrs. G. Christopher
Kggs Mr. and Mrs J. TeaSs oS Mr. T and
s. J. Torrance NJ. and Mrs. II. Walter Weob, John
Jay White and Mr.. and Mrs. W. Buchanan Win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
AN ELECTRIC COMPANY CENsURED.

Coroner Ioebcr held an inquest yesterday In the
case OF George II. Coet, who was Killed on June
49, in front OF his store at No. 2i3 Grand-st. while
irving TO adjust an electric lamp so that 1t would
burn more brightly. Collet used piece OF gilded
moulding. with which he touched the carbon points
The gliding conveyed the electric current to the
mans body causing instant death
II was shown that the regular lamp repairer OF the
Brush Electric Illuminating Company had told
Collet how he could put the lamp in order by using
ANYTHING with which he could reach II. Inc com
naHv had failed to give COllet OF the contract
he, ween them In which there were instructions
at,out cautions 20 be used In handling the lamp. The
Jury ccnsured the company for negligence IN the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
4 HISTORY or UNION LABELS.

Professor John Graham Brooks. Of Harvard Uni
versity has arranged to pay a series OF VISITS 10
the labor unions in this city to secure dd'a LOT
history of tho labels placed on union-madc goods
Professor Brooks II is said has been engaged TO
write the history for the United States Govern
ment. He Is also much interested m movement
for the formation Cf a consumers league, 10 nave
bra inches in various cities and towns The members
OF the league t. pledge themselves 10 phTohize
union and fair made" products only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
IN FAVOR OF Guard RAILS.

Coroner Hoeber held inquest yesterday In the
case Of James Hall, the Manhattan Railroad ticket
chopper who was killed on May 20, at the One-hun-
dred-and- thlry -hfih-s,. station OF the slxth-aye
me while trying to keep owen DAILY. OF No. 2O'
west Twentieth-st., who was drunk, from falling
from the platform. Both men fell 10 the track Hal
t ras run over and killed. but DAILY escaped fatal IN
Jury 1t was shown that there were no guard ralls
vi the platform. The jury found that the death
ras accidental. but recommended that guard rails
W put up at all stations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25

brings with him an experience OF several years in
other consular fields. lie IS a college man. having
graduated from Brascnosc College oxford with
the degree ~ " \ Ic was nominated British
Nlc'-C onsrl AZ Havana July = 1892 He
passed an examination before the ciyll Service
'"iAinis,l 'n"fs. ana was appointed TO the Cuban
post On August :. lf2. II" served Acting Consul
General AZ Havana from May 10 September 3.
1876
NJ. Fraser was cork 20 the British Consulate
General IN MS city from June o. lS69. March g.
-. when Doc "ts appointed Second Nlcc-C onsul.
~ passed - 'lvl Service examination in the fol-
loving year. anl was appointed First Nice-Conaul.
IN l'il b" became q Consul. lie was transferred 10
fhiifnor" on January last. TO which post ne will
20 on tho arrival here 81 Mr. Harrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
ALLEGED FRAUD ~ USE or THE MAILS
A CHICAGO BROKER ARRESTED IN THIS CITY AND
HELD FOR TRIAL

A CHICAGO BROKER ARRESTED IN THIS CITY AND
HELD FOR TRIAL.
Frank j Wakem was arrested in his Office at NO.
% Broadway yesterday by Postoficc Inspector Ben
jam!n r. Shopp. and taken before Commissioner
shields on a charge Of having used the mails -
further a scheme TO dcfraud He was required TO
give eco bail for his appearance IN Chicago, where
the alleged offence was committed. for trial.
Wakcm. it Is charged was one Of the firm OF +. }.
Wakem q Co., Of Chicago Charles VI. Vance being
the company. They conducted an alleged brokerage
business AT so. 2l5 Dearborn-st. and Il * charged
that thcy concocted Il scheme 10 dcfraud by adtoG-
Using and sending circulars and letters through th'
mails to the eject that they brokers and COM
mission merchants with Offices in Chicago and New
York. established since 1915. and prepared 10 buy ana
sell provisions for cash, or 10 carry them on mar
gins Special attention, ticy announced, was gwen
ignnents OF grain. and they also Gained 10
have "prlvate wires 10 all prominent exchanges.
They cent, il Is alleged, letter containing all
these statements 10 J. o. Jones' OF Webster City
Iowa Jones them $50 the receipt of which
they acknowledged but. II Is alleged. never received
any equivalent. and II his complaint which
started an investigation of their methods. 1t APP
pears that the firms business in Chicago came 10 a
Wakeni came TO this city make new start. In
the mean time Indictment was found against
him and Vance In Chicago. Wakem was traced TO
this city. Up date the whereabouts OF vance are
unknown.
Wakcm protests his innocence. Jones. he init
mates did get an equivalent for his money. but
wanted more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
THE NEW BRITISH CONSUL.

GILBERT FRASER TO BE SUCCEEDED BY HERBERT
". h. HARRISON.
In short time the office OF the British Consulate
at No. % Siate-st.. will be in charge Of Herbert
William Broadley Harrison. the new Consul to New
York. whose appointment announced In cable
dispatches yesterday. Gilbert Fraser, the British
Consul who goes from this city TO Ill a similar
Office in Baltimore. has formed many pleasant as
socatons here and has conducted the adminlstra-
ton OF his Office with much ability. Mr.. Harrison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
THE POPULAR SCIENCE ASSOCIATION.

The Popular Science Association is a society that
has lately been organized by the graduates and stu
dents OF several NewYork colleges. who are inter
ested in science for the diffusion and cultivation OF
scientific knowledge The association meets every
Saturday evening at o'clock AT German odd Eel
lowe Hall No 60 St Marks Place. \ lecture Is de-
livered at each meeting, and Is aftcrward discussed
Visitors are permitted to discuss with the same
themselves OF the advantages afforded and attend
The meetings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
LICENSES GRANTED TO AUCTIONEERS.

Mayor Strong had before him yesterday seventeen
auctioneers who wanted their licenses renewed.
Against all OF them. the Mayor Informed them. COM
plants for petty violations OF the auction laws had
been lodged None OF these violations were serious
enough 10 warrant the Mayor In Withholding "A
license. but he warned them that renewal OF com
plants would be followed by suspension OF their
~ offenders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25

for Plymouth. CherDoufB
Mrs. }. q. Arnold.
Miss Fanny NJ. Adams.
Miss Mabel L. Adams,
Henry W. Austin.
Colonel and Mrs. Allen +.
Brinsmade.
Miss May fitzhugh Brock
enhroueh.
Dr. +. o. Barton.
pr. and Mrs. Carl Beck,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rah-
low.
Frederick William Daab.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Con
nelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Is. Carroll.
Herbert Dumaresq.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. Harrison
Dulles.
Or. and Mrs. l.. $. Dixon.
Roland Dixon.
Dr. julius Engel-Reimers.
Frederick Iiildebrand.
Charles Hildebrand.
julius r. kenke.
c. koehler.
julius kOehler.
Mrs. T.. NJ. kiratry.
Miss Grace kiralfy.
Miss Edith klraify.
David kohn.
J. Kridrl.
Alexander III. Krldcl.
Albert Kahn.
Harry Kiralfy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John 8. Kell-
ner.
George Emil Kuhn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
OPPOSED TO GRANTING OF A LICENSE.

Property-owners IN the neighborhood OF Columbus
ave and One-hundred- and hrst-st. called on Mayor
Strong yesterday to protest further against the
granting of a concert license to Thomas b. Sinnott
who proposes to establish roof garden at that point
They told the Mayor that their names had been
amended TO the petition for the garden without their
Knowledge or consent The Mayor said he would
make Y personal Investigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
EUPJRE STATE BANK DISSOLVED.

Justice Russell Of the Supreme Court. yesterday
granted an order dssolv!ng the Empire State Bank.
Of No go Broadway. which has been in liquidation
for the last six months Al the assets have been
converted into cash. the Liabilities PAID ana theTe Is
balance Of s3 3l to be divided among the stockhod-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25

and Hamburg VIII be:
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. krOtos-
zyner,
Lieutenant Eur See Oscar
kendrick,
Maxine Martinez,
Mrs. August Frank.
Miss Grace Frank,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry II.
Flaspoller.
lClifford :. Grlswold.
John ". Graham.
Thomas Hart. j..
MIR. and Mrs. A. II. Harris.
Mrs. Ben All ilaggln.
Miss Harriet NJ. Nesmith.
lPlemler Lieutenant Robert
Magic.
IClinton +. Paine,
Mrs. Alice McCreary Paine
and maid.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Roose-
! VET.
~. NJ. Radebaugh.
t.. NJ. +. Rumford.
hauptmann Johannes Rein
hold.
ID. i. Reed,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Smell
lenhurg.
William Elliot Smith.
T.. Won Schllchting.
George +. Tayl or,
THE Rev. and Mrs. L. d.
Tibbits.
Miss Susan Travers.
James &. Young.
Martin Zeitlin,
t"Gus" zimmerman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS

Among the passengers who will sail to-day on
the Hamburg American steamship Furst Bismarck
for Plymouth. Cherbourg and Hamburg Will be: