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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
FINE HATS AND BONNETS DISPLAYED.

The annual fall opening OF the millinery department.
at Henry Oferman's well-known drygoods house IN
Fulton-s, took place yesterday afternoon there
are many novelties this fall in hats and oonnets and
the manager OF this department asserts that he has
gathered together the complete stock OF lis knd
in the city. Among the novelties is green felt with
a soft crown. II. trimmings Include two-tone SIX,
blue and green. with green and blue wings at the
back A bank OF roses sets this off 10 excellent ad-
vantage This is one of the Lin FeneT hats. and
was much admired toque. one OF the Nine. jesse
has was another much-adn!red creation. |. has
white crown and white silk braid and bird Of paradise
plumes Orange and white flowers. with he.iotrope
velvet bow, complete the combination. \ portrait
hat Of black velvet drew 10 II much attention. 4
mass of purple ribbon loops decorate the brim and
one side OF me front while the other - caught up
by black plumes falling in all directions The head
band consists Of purple velvet. Overla!d wiki cream
gupure. hat for evening wear Is made up OF
crown OF Jet, with sable tails tSee ornaments, this
embelshed with blue bow OF pronounced type.
There are also other evening hats various patterns
one Jet toQue In rose coored black lace and green
wings. But this is not all. There evening bon
nets in Jet. ribbon. pearl and lace. and also odd
shaped toques and large picture hats. The stock IS
varied and assorted that all tastes can be graft
fed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
THE MOTHERS APPEAL"
Marble panel for St Augustine new altar

is that Of love and pity while the features are oeau
III H. The group is simple. but religious in style:
while each figure tells its story as plainly as II
il were written. -, -,
Another panel presents the Saviour surrounded by
His disciples. with the mother Of the young man
possessed OF an evil spirit al his feet She appears
10 implore the Divine aid for her afflicted cnid.
Another group exhibits the petition OF the mother
whose son has Just died, and whose restoration 10
The groups for the altar Of ST. Cecas Church
ire of equally artistic merit. The entire work Is
not so large as that for St Augusnes :. but no eX-
pense has been spared to make 1t a splendid Work
of religious art 1t will include marble statues OF
S. Gabriel and Michael. which are admirably exc
cuted That OF St. Michael portrays him. sword in
hand with the conquered dragon beneath his rect
St Gabriel's pose Is that OF peace and mercy tow
ard men. The groups for the front OF the altar
show the agony in the garden and the appeals OF
suffering humanity to the merclfu Saviour. In the
former He appears on Bonded knee among HIS
Disciples who. weared with their vigil. have fallen
asleep An angel bears the bitter cnslice OF Sor-
row and the that He prays 10 Ills Heavenly
Father may be put away from Him while He pleads
for mercy for all mankind especially His saycrs
MIR. Sibbels has shown rare talent in executing
these different groups lie has dedicated his talen
TO the portrayal of religious subjects IN statuary
The groups for these affairs are said 10 come
nearer 10 the realization Of sacred art than has
been shown by any American sculptor for many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24

Louis Hendrickson, nineteen years old. OF NO
"a Floyd-st.. has been missing from his home
since last Monday evening. After supper ne
started to visit friend but never reached the
house. He Is five feet six inches tall. OF shsht
build and dark complexion. When he left home
he dressed In dark clothing and wore DERBY
hat
In the Even Street Police Court yesterday, Ed
ward Gaffncy. Of No. 200 Ewen-st.. was sent TO
Jail for twenty chine days on charge OF intoN-
ication. and to the penientiary for one year on
charge OF assaulting his wife. Elizabeth Seven
months ago he was sent 10 the penitentiary Tor
six months charg. of having assaulted his
wife. and on that occasion threatened that upon
being released he would Kill her. Last Monday he
called on her and assaulted her. She escaped
from him. and he was locked up charge OF
intoXication. Yesterday the additional charge OF
assault made against him.
Maggie Marley. three weeks old. found
dead yesterday morning In her mothers arms, at
No. rs Wythe-ave. Hugh Markey. the father. Il
motorman, working at night. returned from work
yesterday morning and found that his wife had
not prepared breakfast. but had oversight her
self. On awakening her he found that the baby
had died IN her arms In the night. Ii had been
ane for some time. and she war Ia no way re-
sponsible for its death Coroner Mason gave a
permit for the burial
The Brooklyn Church Extension Society OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. held its first regular
fall meeting Tuesday night in the Nostrand Ave
nue. Methodist Episcopal Church. John r. Seares
presided There were representatives OF about
forty ohurciIe. present The Executive Committee
reported IN favor of renting and furnishing a new
homo for the church deaconesses. Ii decided
to include the Home Missionary Society In the
mana cement OF the deaconesscs' home. The Rev
DR. Chadwick favored the report OF the deac-
onesscs home. and II was unanimously adopted
Patroman James Conaghan. OF the Twenty-thrd
Precinct. died at his home. No LA Flatbush-ave.,
late Tuesday night. from typhoid fever. He was
appointed on the Brooklyn police force June l.
1891 and assigned to the Nineteenth Precinct
From there he transferred to the Twenty
sixth Precinct. and last May he was sent to the
Twenty third Precinct. 10 which he was attached
the time OF his death lie leaves = widow and
four children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
rw,o 5ah&2tH ~r~ H. r.

10 be excellent members OF the department. but
under the law and the Civil Service regulations he
thought he was compelled to DO so Section % OF
the regulations provided that when there was no
eligible list the Commissioner might max" tenn
porary appoini ments but soon as the eligible
list was prepared by the Civil Service Commits 'ion
ers he was compelled to Ill the places and all
vacancies occurring thereafter from that list IN
der this rule the Commissioner thought he was
compelled TO let the REALTORS go and appoint new
men When Commasion:x Lawrence appoiniHi n
men there no eligible list, but on May 81 the
civil Service Commissioners Informed MT E'yt hi
that an eligible list had been prepared. and thai;
they would expect him 10 fill the PAGES from tnat
list. The fact Is that the Commissioner had noth-
ing at all to with the matter. and that the eX-
istence of the eligible list Tut termna non TO the
appointments OF the REALTORS. 49,. .
Mr. Catln said that under the law OF 1898 the
Fire Commissioner had absolute power in selecting
the subOrdinatcs in his department. he was lnde-
pendent of the Civil Service rules so far as they
inf inged this right The Legislature used the
posed that If the power to appoint had been
intended appoint would have been the WORD
used. The Commissioner might appoint from list
furnished to him. but 10 select his men ne must
have absolute liberty Mr. Catlln also said that II
had been hold that members OF the FIRE Depart
ment were city employees but public officers.
and so did not como under the control Of the city
Civil Service.
that the members OF the Fire Depar were
not CITY employees. They did the citys work and
received the citys money for what they did ana
they certainly city employees. Mr.. Cooke saic
also that In the meaning OF the statute there was
no difference between the words select and 'ap-
point" ANY man who appointed selected unless
he had no more than one name TO choose from
Decision reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
MISS GRACE DIcKERsON MISSING.

Miss Grace Dickerson. forty-hve years Ola ~
missing from her nome. at No l.Sil Pac.hc-st' sne
has suffered considerably from insomnia for nearly
week, and is said to be afflicted with temporary
insanity She had been carefully watched Tor sew
eral days. but on Tuesday morning she shipped OUT
of the house while her sister was away for Few
mir utes and no news has been received from her
since Miss Dickerson has light hair. is above the
medium height, and weighs about 1870 pounds
When she left home she wore black ana white
dotted skirt a light shirt waist. black coat and
black hat decorated with violets. She was said TO
be exceedingly weak when she left home. and II
Is Thought that she has committed suicide. A gen.
eral alarm has been sent out and the police are Oh
the lookout for her all over the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24

ROCKVILLE CENTRES "FIREBUG."

ROCKVILLE CENTRES "FIREBUG."
4 YOUNG GIRL ARRESTED WHO CoNFEssES TO
CAUSING TWO OF THE SEVEN FIRES.
Carrie Rekert. fifteen years DID, was arrested ~
Detective Joseph Shelly on Tuesday morning on sus-
p.con of being an accessory 70 the seven fires wncn
have occurred in Rockville Centre in the last month
The girl was employed TWO weeks ago by Mo'
Smith. 4 farmer at Ocean Side. TO do housework
Her father is dead and she has been living at Mill
burn with her mother and stepfather Last Friday
morning a fish peder OF Freeport in driving past
Smiths home saw smoke coming from corner OF
tho dwelling He rushed In and told the farmer tnat
his house was on fire and together they extingushed
the flames An investigation showed that In vent
:, ,ba foundation rags and other nfiammable ma
,e,,sI mad been packed Smith was puzzled, as ne
has no enemies. TO his knowledge Tuesday orning.
ubie the family were al breakfast flames were
again discovered coming from corner OF the ouliu-
ing With the help Of a hired man the fire was pax
ont Smiths suspicious were directed toward the
girl as the probable 'hrebug Sending for DETECTIVE
shelly the farmer told him OF the occurrences. ana
after a look at the girl. the detective decided 20
arrest her A warrant procured from justice
Wheeler Of Lynbrook and the girl Was taken mo
custodv While on the way the ockup the Slrl con-
Tossed TO having attempted 10 destroy the t@rners
anne saving that he and mis- wife had SEQ. lei ne.
FOR neglecttng certain nouSenoid iHt.eH - 70,
taken before Justice Wheeler and after tel4hs eii
story was committed to the Long Island C.'y JSn
Yesterday morning The hearing was 80, for io-sHJh
rrou, ar o'clock before Justice Wheeler. II = pIou.
sbIe mat al the trial much light will be tAro~n os
the recent fires and that the mystery VIII De '''S's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
FINE WORK I'm MARBLE.
TWO COSTLY AND ARTISTIC AFFAIRS TO
BE ERECTED.
TIM, ONE ro pr PLACED IN ST AUGUSTINE
CHURCH WILL. COST NEARLY s3oc0'-MApr
py 4 NEW YORK ARTIST

Two NJ the cos.lest ard most artistic affairs IN me
United States will soon be erected IN ms ci-S ~
the Roman Catholic churches of 81 Augustine az
Slxh-ave aal Sterling Place. ard . 'ec'''" = a.
Henry and Harber. S.
:. Augus,inc's Church j. beautiful structure ana
.,e altar for 81 Is ~ corresponding grace ana oo4''
ness I. wiJ surpass. il is said any siHiiaI '''''
NJ scuip,u-a in the coun.ry: AID IL COST VIII ~
inward OF s300gl Il will be composed Oh nc NO.
French Itaian and American marines a"u "'' -
ceei in artistic merit the altar OF 81 fa,'e"
Cathedral IN Ncw-York Il Is The work OF JOSEF"
Sbc OF No ali Eas rwer;y-sX;h-s,.' Ne" -. ~ ~
and hls orders were 20 excel any specimen o. '"'s
cas- OF church work hitherto seen ID TINS eo"'''.
in the marble groups. These have been Oh eNo'.'c'
for some time a, his studio ana nave Deg" "a'"'.'
approved Of by those who were fortunate cNous" ~
be able 20 iGspec; item -,
r. ,.ar COR (, Augus;lne's Church vii be al
MOS, "A fee, wide and Is fee, high. IN me so'hc
style o. architecture. l. will be sp'e'u'u a'',
massive b.endng 81 marbles mosaics' pro"~es ""c
gold II is only when ii Is seen IN me u'"'
light OF the grea; stained glass WINDOWS ma -
mi artistic beau., can be seen ana appTec'a'eu'
Mr. Sbbels designs FOR the marble pahe's io' '"e
altar face are admirably executed ana 'he'
has been watched daily by the pastor the NeN' H.
w. McCar,y.
Work Oh the main portions OF the affair Is a''''os'
completed. and in a short time 1t VIII DE p'aO'u -
no.i,ion IN the church The main panel TOT 'he
altar face il seven feet wide and constitutes
n,.ure IN marble Il viii be paced Dened'h 'he
table and shows the Saviour administering 10 inc
sick and needy -,
Seated on one side l. she Magdalen. behind hef
the hind mother and child pleading for ish'' y
figure of a man leaning upon stan Is typcal Vi o''
age Poverty and slavery are typifcd IN a man
aclcd figure stretched upon the ground. 10 'he
left Of the Saviour mother and her deau emu
are secn while the former. with outsiretched arms
pleads for the restoration Of the life OF her BABE
Another child pulls at her sleeve demanding her
love and care and a reminder that love ana nap
pnass for her still exist in his young life In the
BACKGROUND another mother begs for relief FOR her
a.ichter who is possessed of an evil spirit y rch
man stands laden with wealth. while science Is
tyrfed by the figure OF a youth whose rlgni mana
hollis a globe with the left ouistre;ched toward
Christ The central figure is dressed in graceful.
flowing robes The expression Of His countonancc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
MAYOR wURsTER TO OPEN A CHURCH FAIR

Mayor Wurster will open fair on Monday next
at Palace Hall No. 50 TO 80 Grand-st. which will
be conducted in a way TO interest politicians
well other folks who attend. The fair is 10 last
a week and will be held under the auspices Of tho
seeded members Of the congregation Of 81 Mat
thews Church in North Fifth-st.. near briggs
ave. There will be a Republican and Democratic
night and undoubtedly the chief attraction on
these two highs will be d sl75 cane which is 10 he
presented to the most popular Presidential eandl-
date b. vote. The head of the cane is the sold
gold head Of an eagle, with two valuable diamonds
in place Of the eyes.
Two young women. Miss Annie Meyer and Miss
Emma Berghod attred in gold and silver. re-
spectlvely. will represent Mckinley and Bryan az
the fair dozen differently decorated booths VII
occupy the hal The proceeds OF the fair are 10 oe
those who withdrew from 81. Matthew churco
and have since been worshpping In Amerlcus Man.
IN C;rand-st as the New German Evangelical Luz
theran ST Petr Congregation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
HOW BcRRI SECURED BLACK.
HUN BEETT
AN ANTE NOMINATION PROMISE FULFILLED
CAUSE FOR GRIEF on THE PART OF
CHAIRMAN BRENNER.

AN ANTE NOMINATION. PROMISE TrLFlLLhD NJ
CAUSE FOR GRIEF on THE PART OF
CHAIRMAN BRENNER
Chairman Jacob Bremen Is considerably piqued
over the fac, that his Republican campaign com-
1nittce was deprived of the pleasure ana pres"eo
oil managing the first appearance Oh rra''N o. -,
Republican candidate for Governor, III p'oonH''
rust why Mr. Bremen should feel grieved that tue
Union League club was up too early lot MIN III
this matter Is a surprise TO the Union heasue'' -
and to the clubs able president, Wilhelm p'''"
A patient investigation of the circumstance ''"
ing to the securing OF Mr. Back as the CHIEF guest
of honor ~ the reception OH Tuesday night reveals
an exhibition of tact and enterprise when rehec's
great credit upon Mr.. Berri, with nothing "h''-
ever to his dscredit
During the Saratoga Convention Mr. bern anu
Mr. Black met in the garden of the Cnited States
Hotel and the following wac III supS'""oe '"'
conversation which followed
"Mr Black" said the Brooklyn man, II begins
to look to me if you were going 10 DE ho'"'-
mated"
IF Lam it will be through the breaking up OF 'he
delegations OF the leaders in the race, as nave
only a handful OF delegates OF my own, returhed
Mr.. Black.
wei think YOU will be nominated. said MT
Berri 'and want you to promise me something
There is no better place to make the pledge ina"
right here I'm this beautiful little park WIN inc
blue canopy OF heaven overhead W s 90 ar ~
promise that if you're nominated you Will the nIss
time YOU come TO Brooklyn. come 10 me ! MN
League Club and let the members peeo"e az
Vel" said Mr. Black Il won't be nominated
but if am ! promise to come. pro,,or and the
That was the reason why Mr. brsnn.i 'i', ~, ~
campaign committee did not land MT biac"
and why Mr.. Berri did =, a., p,.,L.y hr,of
speech was a natter of comment yesterda" among
Republicans and Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
DRIVEWAY FUNDS WITHHELD.
PRESIDENT KENNEDY EXPLAINS WHY TIE WORK
HAS BEEN STOPPED.

Ex-Park Commissioner Kennedy. chairman OF the
)re Driveway Commission, was asked yesterday
why work has been stopped by ne commission
The money for beginning this imi rovefnent was
,saa h,. tho solo Of bonds and there IL more than
sqc 600 70 the credit of the Commission In the Gus
,ody Of the County Treasurer President Kennedy
said that he had large nuisance to abate
near tho southerly end Of the driveway There
is a large hole there which IL mas peen ue-
clded to fill up. at cost OF several thousand dollars
When they came 10 draw the money for THIS, the
commissioners discovered that they could not OBJ
tain f. Owing 10 the complicated financial rela-
lions between the city and county. the County
Treasurer declined to honor the acquisitions or the
Commissoners nor Will hc turn the money over
"a IN, CITY Mr. Kennedy further explained that
the experience Of falling TO get money ior one sa1
rsnuisitlon had deferred them from gong ahead al
IN. present time He thinks there should be some
wav provided 50 that this difficulty Will he ohviated
u The future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
TO EXHIBIT THE BROOKLYN'S SILVER

There was ii meeting of the committee appointed
by the subscribers to the fund for purchasing
silver service TO the new cruiser Brooklyn at the
Hamilton Club yesterday afternoon. The only
topics discussed were the payment OF portion OF
the purchase price 10 the makers. the AVN Manu-
featuring Company. ana the eXhibiiio" Of the ser
vice as soon as II Is completed. The payment was
ordered and IL was then decided TO exhibit the ser
vice I'm the Building, on Montague-st.. after
November TO- under such regulations the COM
mittee may hereafter prescribe The inscription
on the service will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
! THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN !
OBJECT TO BEING OISII
ENTY-ONE FIREMEN WHO ARE CON
TESTING TO HOLD THEIR PLACES

THEY QUESTION THE POWER OF THE FIRE COM
MISSIONER TO REPLACE THEM WITH MEN
FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Argument was heard before Justice Dlckey III 'hr
Supreme Court yesterday the Application oil
John w. r Brown and twenty others for VIRUS OF
prohibition to prevent Fire Commissioner NhiAm
g. Bryant from ousting them from their places as
nremen in the department. Rufus O. Catlin and
Charles w Ridcway appeared for the REALTORS. and
the application was opposed by Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Cooke.
Mr. Catlin said that the men were appointed on
January 81 last by Chester d. Lawrence. who was
then Fire Commissioner There was no eligible iist
of the Civll Service Bureau al the time ana the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
WOMAN BITTEN BY \ DOG

Mrs John Collins. OF Flushing Is al "e " S.
suffering from the effects OF being bitten In me a'
By a St Bernard dog Tuesday evening. D"
calling on the family OF Louis p.etI' III II" -
st.. College Point. and remained there io' -
and while she was at table with ;ne oiheF "'e"'Y,
OF the family the dog came into the dining RON Ms
sprang al her The dog buried ms irS'h n ~ s.c,
Colinss face and made horrible wound ~ - ne
was lacerato. IN such a manner tlat !, b, n'n nosnd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
TWO HIGHwAYMEN CAPTURED

Michael Hogan who is said 10 be an eN-0o' ~
and Edward Kearny are locked up in the Town isS
at Jamaica charged with highway robbery "a
say they are from East Boston ana were -, ",,A
while walking to Brooklyn last night Henry "' ~.
forty-nve years Old OF Brooklyn was riu'"e ~,
bicycle In the Jericho Road AT queens luesda' 70,
when Hogan and Kearny stopped nun anu con.
him OF Ms watch and 80 cents IN change, "a he
tractor Bouker and Henry Strang happened IN, IN
passing shortly after the attack ana tn ss,s them
pursuit OF the two hghwaymen ana captu'ssN". nd Ia
near Hollis The watch and money were ''""-
thelr possession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
UNIFORMITY is NEEDED.
PUPILS TROUBLED BY DIFFERENT Sfs-
TENS OF PENMANSH1P

SOME SCHOOLS TEACH THE NEKI''N' M"
OTHERS THE sLANTiNG STYLE. AND NOW
THIRD HAS BEEN INTRODUCED
DIFFICULTIES OF CHANGING
While there are probably less flaws IN the BROOK
,vn sohoo, system than In the systems OF most
LARGO cries there is In one of the branches OF
study a lack Of uniformity which works serious
confusion to the education of a considerable num-
her OF children This branch is penmanshp. Until
a few years ago the Spenceran santng system
was taught in all the public schools In the city
Then a public address by Stanley Hall in favor or
the vertical style Of handwriting started move
n,ent which has resulted in the adoption OF that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
LANDMARK DESTROYED BY FIRE.

one of the oldest landmarks on Long lsand' Oh Wv
fork OF two roads in Blue Point. was des'oseu
fire early yesterday morning. II was '" :,
owned by E. B. Arthur. which was the p'ops ,s,ns
his father and grandfather before him Inc o.''s ,
had stood the same spot more man W. W. s1nyoner
years. and Il familiar spot 10 -, a. a. nat
Visitors AT Blue Point. What caused the '"' "
known. The place used as a tavern
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y Inc
Cruiser Brooklyn.
from the
Citizens OF Brooklyn.
ls.W;

Colonel George A. Price was enthusiastic about
the artistic merits OF the service. and said the COM
inc ex hbit would show that the pictures which had
heen prntcd though excellent. were entirely made
ouate 10 convey any true idea Of the richness and
elegance OF the pieces
Another committee meeting viii soon he held 10
decide on the regulations under which the service
will be exhibited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
=, C92RkX{&e c~eA ! &o
CoR&en SV94tvonOW thA Aeeo(A *

men were appointed by Mr. Lawrence after an en-
animation by him. They were Informed las, june
that an eligible list had been prepared ana tha'
they would have 10 give place TO men selected from
that list They understood that their appointments
were permanent. and that the Commissioner had
no right to remove them except on charges AFTER
trial
Mr. Cooke replied that Mr.. Bryant did not wish
10 remove the men. they had proved themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
vRS BROu'NELL WINS her SUIT

Justice Dickey has awarded alimony at the rate
Of SO week and 500 counsel fee to Ella Christina
Brownel. OF No 43s Seventh-ave.. in her suit for
separation from L. Jay Brownell The facts in
The published In yesterdays Tribune
MI Brownell IL the principal in the bicycle
establishment Of Brownell Lockwood at Nos
trand-ave. and Fulton-st His wife charges him
with various acts Of cruelty. and Brownell says
that she IL inordnately jralous Of him and her AL
legations are pigments OF her own ina gination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
DIFFICULTIES or CHANGING

kind Of penmanship in n large majority OF 'he
schools Of the city and the movement is still
snresding This fall schools. which have
until now kept their allegiance to the od-iaSh-
,ored handwriting. have entered the ranks OF VeT'-
cal handwriting and IL is certain that these VIII
not be the last adopt that system.
But although Spencerian or slaniing hahdwri'hS
has now only minority OF schools. there is
.ue,clen, number of them to produce disastrous