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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
A VORKMAN'S FATAL FALL.
HE TUMBLEs DOWN THE ELEVATOR SHAFT OF
BUILDING IN PROCESS OF ERECTION.

HE rUMBLEs DOWN THE ELEVATOR SHAFT OF
BUILDING IN PROCESS OF ERECTION.
A fatal accident occurred yesterday morning TO Q
bricklayer employed the new annex building ~
course Of erection at Eigheenth-st. and sixth-ave
for b. Altman & Co., drygoods merchapts The un-
fortunate man was David Robinson. thirty year,
old of No. $40 West Thirty-ffth-st
The story told the police was that Robinson
was killed by jumping from one Of the bod elevators.
There are four Of these elevators In use. ana tney
resemble a freight elevator. There Is room on eacn
for two wheebarrows which hold brick or mortar.
There is large sign hanging by the elevators wnicn
states that riding on them Is strictly pron'piteo'
Robinson, It is claimed. violated this order IL u
said that about o'clock he got on one OF the eie'
vators to ride up the top of the building, wnere
he was to begin work; that when at the foortn
floor he noticed some planks projecting over tno
edge Of the fifth floor. and. fearing that he wouid
be struck by them he made an effort to jump
of at the fourth floor. He missed the floor ana
fell through the elevator shaft to the bottom
He struck on his head and his skull was
An Ambulance was summoned from the New forA
Hospital but before It arrived he was dead. ~.
though ten or twelve men were working apout tnS
elevator shaft where the man was Killed, tney ~
declared that they did not know how the accio"s
rrod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
To wArcu SCHOOL REFORM.

The citizens committee on pubic seNoo' a..
,a dac,ded MT IN dissolve until such time as the
changes contemplated In the new school law are ac
complished A resolution to that effect was auop'eN
after report had been received by fro'e c"'s,
Nicholas Murray Butler. OF the Executive "
mittee making the following statements:
For the present the operation OF the law - CON-
mItted to Board Of Education. majority OF ms;
members have bitterly opposed IT. TINS nnn whose
ability and character will depend the rapid implo,
ment the continued stasnation OF the @,iiv
qualified by education character and experlenhvs =,
piift and direct the educational work OF the
who viii cordially work with him. the great a1vaSac -
that we demand. and may now hold the Soa,1 as T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07

XIV coat cut low in the neck. elbow sleeves and
DRAINED f1chr OF embroidered yellow India muslin
edged with yellow Valenclennes. novel feature
being very narrow edging OF yellow valencienncs
ga thered into each seam. giving a very pretty
effect Last but not least OF these beautiful I'M
ported toilets is a superb dress In emoro!der'd
black satin and black tulle. designed for moo'e-
aged matron. 1t has other color than rich
brocaded ribbon crossing the breast and forming
the belt of a dark red and purple admixture. the
sauna colors being repeated In a bunch OF sweet
meas This blossom with Its great variety or tints
a. apparenhy the favorite flower OF the hour
subscriber asks for directions for making
s,ock which may be either Of silk. satin pique or
wh,s serge As every one knows stock 10
straight band In with ends that are crossed al
the back and are then brought around TO the 'front.'
where they may either be tied In bow. or with
larger ends may form an Ascot, lour-in-ha"o'
"puff." or "coachmans'' tie. The band In front
should be slightly curved as to Mt the neck WIN
a button hole In the centre for stud to attach II
10 the shirt At the back another Dutton-hoie ID
made on one side OF the band. to button 1t again 10
the shirt and the other side has vertical Sill IN
the band to pass the other end through thus Keep
ing everything firm. II "four-in-hand" or AS
cot, tie is intended the ends are widened ike u"
ordinary scarf, and one should be little longer
than the other. The width OF the band around tho
reck depends upon the taste OF the individual ana
nm what ia becoming but by following these d.
rections and making few experiments II Is very
smart looking substitutes for collars. to wear Win
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
THE FIRST WOMAN'S RAINES LAW CASE

The first case Of the arrest OF woman under the
new Liquor Tax law in which Martha
Smith accused. The case caused the police
and the DstrctAttorney's Office and the Grand
Jury TO get so tangled up that the matter was
finally Strengthened out by Diminishing the complaint
and dlschargng the woman. Judge Cowing sus-
pended sentence In her case last week In General
Sessions. The matter came up again and yester-
day Judge Fitzgerald In Part l., General Sessions.
discharged the woman and dismissed the indict-
ment 1t is admitted that Martha committed only
one offence, but one In court could explain JUST
why she arrested and indicted the second time
Martha was a waitress In the Stadt Coeln Cafe
at No 80 First-st. Po.ceman John McMullen ar
rested her April for selling drinks In an I'M
licensed place
The proprietor. Joseph Kinchinsky. was arrested
since disappeared. His bail was forfeited His
bondsmen thought he had committed suicide
Martha Smith has been in the Tombs most OF the
time since the original complaint and the Grand
Jury made mistake In indicting her the second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ARRANGE Fol
cAnnyING nI-T TILE NEW LAW.

A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ARRANGE FOR
CARRYING OUT THE NEW LAW.
The BOARD of Education held Its customary meet
Ing yesterday afternoon, but accomplished mus
business of Importance At the suggestion Of Com
missioner Strauss a special committee OF I'VE men,
bers was appointed to prepare new bylaws rules
and regulations In conformity with the new school
law The committee Is composed OF Messrs Bene-
VILE Hubbel. Prentiss. Peaslee and Ketchum.
Commissioner Strauss In offering the resolution
said II would be better to have a special committee
do the work than refer II 10 the present Committee
nm School system. He said that the work OF tho
committee no matter how honestly and sincerely
done would undoubtedly be subjected to cHticsm
o re considered that It would be better 10 leave 'he
u,ork ~ new committee. which. he limited, should
comprise members who Favored the ne" Scn'o' =" :"
lie declared that IL he should be appointed on the
-, oonr,,tee he would feel compelled TO de-
cline TO serve =.
(,,,r,ss,oner Mack said that there should not DC
,o host,Ie camps in the Board. and intimated that
On. ,n.ubers who did not favor the new schooi iaw
shouId not go sulking into their tents because %
ta massage He declared that IL Vas uhe uu.y ~
every member Of the Board TO work ass,uuou' nd
CARRYING out the provisions OF the ne" "a t,mc
,ha, M distinction should be made in appointing
the special committee. .o,,,.d from r Fulton
Communication was receive, ,V ynr imnroving
,he Tnnatien of the poor offering in behalf OF the
association TO defray the expense OF he t y, Tho
tam scnoos wi f,,y ~ md August "a for the benent OF
hHd per nho wold like to attend them me m n
ter referred to the Com'n'''eo VII
TEN. ,,..a vv,u take place on
the 10Th inst when there VIII Re an Jasper's
twoyear term expires on June II Is expeceo ' Mr
there will be opposition TO his re-eiec,t r ,w.nty
Jasper has held the position LOT "e"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
A SALE OF SILK RIBBONS.

BRISK BIDDING BY NUMEROUS BUYERS AT THE
Auction ORDERED BY PELGRAM MEYER.
A peremptory sale of II 900 cartons OF silk ribbon
ordered by Pegram Meyer. OF Paterson. \. j.;
Boonton. y. J.. and Harrisburg Penn. attracted a
large number OF dealers to the falesrooms
OF Townsend e. Montant. at No. 81 Leonard-si..
Yesterday The stock was divided into more than
eight hundred lots. and the day was well advanced
before Charles Montant, who cried the sales. had
completed his task The sale began with The Co.
lumbia Brand. satin and grosgrain. and from the
outset bidding was brisk. and the prizes obtained
were considered good in the present dull condition
OF the ribbon market. The average BIDS ranged
from 2il cents a line to cents
The second lot of ribbon taken Of the Pennsyl-
yan,a brand and was eagerly snapped up at an
average OF 3 cents line quantity Of Pom 80 all
silk grosgrain found ready buyers at from 3h to
3t2 cents line The greatest interest was mani
tested in the sale OF a large lot OF NewYork brand.
satin and grosgrain. different colors and shades.
which fetched from AZ to AZ cents line. These
bids fairly represented the prices obi lined during
the sale.
The principal buyers were Burnham- Hanna-Mun-
ger Co. Kansas CITY: Furst Brothers, Jersey City;
Joel Gutmer & Co. n. Gutman Co.. and NJ. Gold
enberg. Baltimore. Nd: Hale Brothers and D. SAM
uels. San Francisco: Jordan, Marsh K Co.. Boston;
Felix Kahn Baltimore. Nd: I-iabmann co ana A.
D. Matthews & Sons. Brooklyn; partridge Ne.cn-
Brothers Dallas. Texas: Honsr?n & Henderson
Boston: Burton. Price & Co. s Paum4n j. Pam
presht lehman & Co. Ind Iohn Miles. NewYork;
b. H. Holmes. NewOrea,s. ~: Dry Goods LEicn
child & Co.. St. Paul. MINI; J. Grinstelder X Sons
baltimore. Nd: f. W. edwards y Son syracuse
y Y Burke hGne Mas so nnS G
Rouss. Charles Schoolhouse e Son, s. Steinteid D.
r. Helne; Ludwig Brothers ana j. "e'nste'h Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
JURYMEy COMPLIMENT DIR. HOEBER.

Coroner Hoeber was in high glee yesterday when
me eight jurymen, who had sat In three inquests
nd yesterday, handed him written address, CON-
tnmenting him on the way he had conducted the
Yea The jurymen said they were agreeably sur
Ssed. after what they had heard OF Coroner
ueeoers manner at the concise and fair way IN
mich he carried on the cases brought before him.
, one Of the investigated yesterday was the
sss'n OF William Ogilvy. once stock broker. VINO
va killed by truck at Peck Slip and Pearl-st. on
April %. Joseph Deck. driver. whose truck was
OPPOSED to have run over Ogilvy was arrested. but
~ Coroners jury yesterday exonerated him and he
III the case OF Theodosia Schumacher, OF No. q
~ ~. Forty th-st., who was killed on April 80. by
= ns run over by truck at ne-hundred-and-sxth.
=; ana Manhattan-ave., the jury exonerated Albert
csntx the driver OF the Krumenacker Bottling
~ sepanys truck which ran over her. 1t was shown
~ such trucks are not provided with brakes and
~ Jufy recommended that truck manufacturers pro-
'Sss brakes In the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
B!GOTRY, THE LAWYER SAYS.
CASE DECIDED BY MAGISTRATE CORNELL RE
VIEWED IN GENERAL SESSIONS

A CASE DECIDED BY MAGISTRATE Ioh'>HhN A'A>
VIEWED IN GENERAL SESSIONS
David Mcclure yesterday in Part H. General Ses-
sions, argued a peculiar case before Judge new
burger He said that Magistrate Cornell. In the Jef-
ferson Market Police Court. March IL last mad
violated the law and improperly committed TWO girls
to an institution.
The facts he said, were follows On March IL
Lucy Paly, sixteen years old, and Madeline De-
rooney. little sixteen years, were arrested IN
an alleged disorderly house. Lucy Paly was an
orphan The Derooney girl had an aunt MIS-
Theresa Pet. who present In court the next DAY
when the girls were arraigned before Magistrate
Cornell. Agent Barclay, OF the Gerry Society," had
charge OF the case He learned that the girls were
Catholics, and made out a commitment for the
Magistrates signature send the girls to the House
of the Good Shepherd. Catholic institution. MS
was In accordance with the law. which says that
young people sent to correctional institutions must
be committed to institutions Of their own faith
Magistrate Cornell called UP Mrs Plet. the aunt
OF the Derooney GIRL and Is alleged to have told her
that the House Of Mercy. Protestant institution,
was much better than the House Of the Good Shep-
herd In the latter, he said, the inmates were
treated harshly and 1t difficult for the parents
or relatives of the inmates to gee them. Magistrate
Cornell then tore up the commitment TO the cain
Ole institution and sent the girls to the Protestant
House OF Mercy. This Is the story told by MT Nc
Clure In court Mr.. MCCLURE characterized tiis coi-
duct bgotry.
Commodore Gerry, on behalf OF his society," told
Judge Newburger that his society was not respon-
s!ble for this conduct and he held that 1t was not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
CAPTAIN CH4PMANS DETAIL.
AN ADDITIONAL ACTING INSPECTOR NEEDED
WHILE CHIEF CoNLIN IS AWAY.

AN ADDITIONAL ACTING INSPECTOR NEEDED
WHILE CHIEF CONLIN is AWAY.
Police Captain Chapman. OF the Mercer-st. sta
ton who has been temporarily detailed by Act
ing Chief Cortright as acting inspector IN
charge of the second inspection district began MS
duties as acting Inspector yesterday morning
Acting Chief Cortright said yesterday that the
assignment was simply temporary one. Ever
since Chief Conlin has been away Acting Inspector
Harley besides looking after his own district mas
also had charge OF the second Inspection district,
which Is Inspector Cortrghts The acting chief
said that he found there was too much work IN Two
districts for one man and ne therefore relieved Act
Ing Inspector Harley OF the extra district anu
placed Captain Chapman In charge until Chief
Con.in returns from his vacation
The assignment OF Captain Chapman as acting
inspector formed the basis OF the usual rumor that
Chief Conlin would retire from the department AFTER
his vacation Is end. Acting Chief Cortright
said however, that the only reason for making the
additional acting inspector was because capt ,i
Harley had too much to do looking after police
matters IN two inspection districts
Sergeant McDermott has been placed In charge
OF the Mercer-st station while Captain Chapman Is
doing inspection work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07

being trimmed with gulpure Below this coiarete
the blouse Is gathered very full and has nor zonta
tucke running across. 4 white satin belt with
Japanese bow and white satin collar with iuii
bow a. the back complete the costume.
A most fascinating little evening gown ut the
same establishment; Is Doucet chef doeuVre IN
pale vert de MI falle. with white sheen to II
which makes 4, look particularly fresh. The cor
sage Is cut quite low the shoulders and has a
bib fashioned piece Of silver bullion-enbr lidere
edg.ng about four inches deep turned over IN rort
without fulness and without any trimming at the
top finished on the left side with a white satin
butterfly bow. and the right by a realistic
cluster OF sweet peas. The back Is trimmed IN
exactly the same way and the short sleeves con-
sst OF three OF doubled white tulle pieated
very full and together so as 10 stand straight
out from the shoulders top the under part OF the
arm being sleeveless. save for a crossed piece OF
tulle The skirt OF this lovely little frock IL per-
fecty plain. and certainly the exquisite simmer
ing silk needs no ornamentation.
Green seems TO be the color par excellence this
season. Another exceedingly pretty costume at
Madame IS a light green dinner gown by
Roune-a really fascinating costume with Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
TO TRY MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS.
THE CONTROLLER AND MR.. PARKER AGREE II
PREPARE PAPERS IN THE POLICE BOARD
TRANSFER CASES AT oNCE-ToY
PISTOL. For THE MAYOR.

THE CONTROLLER AND Mr.. PARKER AGREE ~
PREPARE PAPERS IN THE POLICE BOARD
TRANSFER CASES AT oNCE-ToY
PISTOL FOR THE MAYOR.
One ~ the results OF the outbreak Of President
Roosevelt before the Board OF Estimate on tues
ts and his offer TO fight Controller Fitch with ps-
~ was visit to the Controller yesterday from
hlice Commissioner A. d. Parker. to whom the
Police Board referred controversy relating TO the
transfer Of money asked by that Board, which the
Controller refused. Speaking OF the interview yes
terday Controller Fitch said: Commissioners Parker
assured me that he had not been instrumental IN
placing any obstacles in the way OF having THIS
matter settled by mandamus proceedings In the
courts as I suggested. 1t was agreed between Mr
Parker and myself that the necessary papers sha
be prepared without delay. and that we shouo &c
together before the Court and present the case II
the Court decides that the Police Board Is ia"iuiiy
entitled to the first transfer asked for, amounting
10 about So ooo shall probably to the second
transfer Of $1,000 without further proceedings.
am inclined TO look upon the proceedings In the nrst
instance as a test case. which should govern sue
eeedng appcatiors for transfers based on the same
grounds Got,
7, uae understood that Corporation Counsel Scot'
should be represented In the court proceedings
Mavor Strong's friends. evidently fearful OF MS
.s,etv have sent him a huge pistol with the ,nJuhc-
tion 10 keep II before him when the boaro Oh hSO
mate holds It's meetings. The pistol arri'eu Se'e
day in a box and It was carefully wrapped III
chan,o,s and tissue paper. The weapon Is ABOUT
n,ne inches long and at long range looks Formidable
Upon closer examination however. 1t was d'scoVerea
Tba handle is Of wood and Is brown In color whie
The revolving cartridgeholder and barrei are MAJ
OF tin The barrel is evidently piece Oh putty
blower. =. 10000 tho weanon
The Mayor carefully unwrapped the Of Well
known toy store and looking at with weig p
admiration said: Now those boys al 'ne n nalt
meetings Will have to talk on hair line ahu wan
one too because this pistol has hair trigger,
snail drop my stan and use TINS !er ace wben he
dscovers This thing on the Board table
card with these words was IN tne y, pa he at
''Dear Mr. Mayor: Thinking you mlgnt not oe a..
all times armed when In the Board meeting per
me. with other friends. 70 present you WIN tl''9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
THE NEW FASHIONS.
SOME BEAUTIFUL GOwNs-THE POPU-
LAR FOULARD.


The Partisan foulards brought here by the
chief dressmakers certainly very pretty. but a
little pronounced to suit quiet taste They are
mostly In white figures a green blue red
ground the figures looking like zigzag lightning. or
a wild Japanese effect of leaves and vines. model
from Paquin. which is shown with these foulards TO
illustrate the effect is OF red fouard. the skirt
hemmed up TO depth Of two two and half
inches and headed with black braid edged with
gold soutache Black satin breteles edged on either
side with gold and black braid extend from the
shoulders the waist at the back. meeting at the
waist In a point, and then extending down the skirt
at the back in long graduated tabs. to simu-
late sash In front the bretelles extend just
the shoulders ending In slightly widened tabs.
which hold down the fu!ness OF the surplice waist.
crossed In front black satin plastron and
stock the latter having a standing collar at the
back Of the black sat tin like small ruff. The sleeves
Of this gown are wrinkled to the shoulder, where
the funess forms a pretty drapery on the outer
seam This style. with various notifications. Will be
greatly in vogue this summer. both surplice waists
and the long. wrinkled. tight-fittng sleeve with
wings on the shoulder having a charming effect In
sheer fabrics, such organdy.
Another Paquin gown which is very effective II a
golden tan grass CLOTH made up over rustic
tafeta' OF the same shade. The skirt Is plain.
with deep hem and group OF several small tucks
above. the bodice having collarette yoke and
sleeves Of mauve Persian patterned silk. the former
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
OLD INDICTMENTS DISMISSED.

Judge Newburger. in Part III, Generai Sessions
yesterday dismissed two indictments 'or eN'oi W."
that have been sumberng in the District-Aforney
ONCE for several wears The indictments were found
On September ls 1891 against John Morrison Tor at
tempting to blackmail men in the Street-Cieanihg
Department
Inc complaints were made by Thomas Everett anu
y. flanagan. the latter being foreman IN 'he
Sreet<1eanng Department. .a
The complaint alleged that Morrison threatened
70 have the two men removed unless they pao MN I'm
money: Flanagan In his complaint SAID tnat ne ne
man - ~ ~
the indictments were dismissed on the recon-
Ienoauon Of Assistant District-Attorney nencS
Sey VINO said that the witnesses could not DC iouu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
AssEuBLYMAy MALOyE's FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Assemblyman Bernard H. Malone
who died OF consumption Saturday last, TOOK
place at his home No. S22 East observation-disclosures
twentieth-st at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
The services were conducted by the Rev. NJ st. c.
Wright. pastor OF the Unitarian Church. Lenox-ave.
and One-hundred and twenty -irs,st.. and the body
was taken to Woodlawn Cemetery for burial.
The pall-bearers were Andrew ]. White. JACOB
Seabold Senator Guy. Patrick F. Kerrigan Edwin
T. Hyde Edward ]. Kuch and Patrick F. McKeon.
special committee OF the Assembly attended oy
appointment Of Speaker Fish. The committee con-
sisted OF Philip w. Reinhard, Harvey T. Andrews
George. c. Austin. Louis Davidson. Arthur {, butts
Committee OF Tammany Hall In the xXXIvh As
senbly District seventy In number. attended the
funeral in body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
THE PERENNIAL STEWART CLAIMS.
LATEST LITIGATION INTERPRETERS WITH REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

LATEST LITIGATION INTERPRETERS WITH REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
It was reported yesterday that complications
might arise regarding the title Of the Stewart e.
tate property at Prince-st and Broadway IN con-
sequence Of l.tigations recently begun py aheeeo
new:y-dscovered heirs OF the Stewart estate. me
old METROPOLITAN Hotel and Nib.os Garden site was
purchased from the Stewart estate by H. o. Have
meyer On the southern half Of this site twelve
story mercantile building has been near.y COM
pleted. The northern half OF the site was so'd 20
Well & Mayer who In turn sold half OF their pur-
chase N Henry Corn. In view OF the pending It'll.
cation Well & Mayer now decline to take title
A representative Of the Stewart estate said yes
terday that there nothing OF consequence LOT
any one to be worried In the matter He addeo'
There is nothing in this new litigation. IL ID paN
and parcel Of the various attempts which nave peen
made on the part of so-called heirs OF the otewaH
estate They have claim whatever Inc wnoIe
matter vii. be readily adjusted II Is nonsense "
talk OF any cloud upon the title.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
SHE CANE TOO LATE TO FIND HIN.

Mariana Cekalo, twenty-three years DID, arrived
here on Tuesday on the steamship Werkendan ana
was taken to Ellis Island, where she Is now a.
anxious to return to Europe she was formerly TO
land in America. According to her story tns
woman's husband has been living IN New-Lonoon'
Conn He came here three years ago.
Mrs Ceka.o wrote to her husband repeatedly ask.
ing for money with which to pay her passage 70
refused 90 she decided to come without his con.
sent Upon her arrival here she telegraphed e
Tew-I london and discovered that Cekalo had sailed
three weeks ego for home. She will probably b
sent back,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
HEAVY FINE FOR A sCORCHER.

As nrst bicycle "scorcher'' to Be tried In the
eu OF Special Sessions came yesterday In the
Zen Of Samuel Goldberg. twenty-one years DID,
y NO. "a Sxth-ave Goldberg was arrested on the
Of April 10 by Policeman schuessler. OF the
n .0.s squad. The evidence OF the policeman was
e. saw the defendant ct Thirty -nfth-st. and
sSs.-sye "scorching' for all he was worth. ana
t.S 5pstiess pronounced the prisoner guilty. and
<S5,1x . Qne Of 80, which 0oldberxo father paid:
IxiqNe casea tho .'scorchers' havs escaped