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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Az IMPORTANT DECISION MADE'
TIE Court OF APPEALS DECLARES lH"
THE LAW DOES NOT CONSIDER
FRACTIONS OF A DAY.

Thomas r.. Pedrsall has received from the wv, :
of Appeals an interesting decision bearing u'e'''
uuon the point that the law does not consde- IIac
,lors of a dag IN the application OF statutes, Inc
case which brought out the decision was ina. VI
Anthony Crevano. child five years Oh. asa'"''
,he Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company Tor Dam
ag.s The boy was struck by a troley-car OF 'ne
companv AT Front and Main SITS. on Septe"ioei i"'
80, and both his feet were cut cr through ms
guardian h. brought sui against the coh'pah! i'
scur and received a verdict OF $4,000 Ihe ral'o'"
company appealed the Gaze. and on Ma! !. vi ~
Appellate Division OF the Supreme court suS u
IN. verdict The company then took the case ~ NY
,;o,irt OF Appeals The Appellate Division entered
It's order OF AFR at 80 oclo,k oIi up
but on The same day Governor Morton sisie" nc
bin which provided that no appeal cpuu 'heieat''
b, taken 10 the Court OF Appeals from l'us',n
personal injury. or when the decision OF me al,-
peiate Division is unanimous unless su'H tPP''-
late Division shall certify that, In lts oplii,o'' /"
question OF law H. involved when ought 10 pe re
lts refusal TO certify. an appeal Is allowed ny d
Judge OF the Court Of Appeal. - -,
Mr. Pearsall contendcd that TINS law aHecte" ,c
validity Of the Atlantic Avenue ROAD appeal ~
wiihstanding the fact that the exact Time. a. viii
Governor Nor. on signed the bill was NOT khoWh'
and filed In the Court OF Appeals mo.lon W us
miss the appeal, upon the ground mat tIe law WIS
I'm effect throughout the entire day on whlcn IL was
signed Mr. Pearsali said In his argument tla'
The law coniemplates the day only IN such cases
and that no method H. provided for asccrtanins the
fraction Of a day, and that the law therefore ldkes
effect upon the day OF It's approval where by us
terms II 20 indicates. a.,
Pcursalrs contention. The Atlantic Avenue ROAD.
having thus failed to secure hearing on It's appeal
will be- obliged to pay the $2V.NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
STREETS To BE PAVED.
THE COMMITTEE HAVING THE srRJE''r J.;
CHARGE REPORTS rAvoRABiY on


THE COMMITTEE HAVING THE stRJE'"r ~
CHARGE REPORTS rAvoRAnfY OK
RESOLUTION.
Alderman Oltrogge presided at the meeting OF the
Grading and Paving Committee OF the Aldermen
held I'm the Council chamber on Friday night The
committee reported favorably upon the resolutions
already presented providing FOR the paving OF Inc
following streets:
Larayctte-ave from Schenck 81. 10 Franklin ave.
AT COS, OF NiGD. Gates ave. between Sumner and
siuyvesant ayes 81. 300. Pachc-st. from Nos,rand-
ave 10 New-York-ave., 500: 81. Marx Save. from
Kingston to Albany-avc 500. Dean-st.. from
BROOKLYN 10 Kingston-aye.. 500; Decatur-st from
S,uvvesani 10 Rcld-ave.. S,H1 Twetth-st, from
Third 10 Scvcnih-aVe., $1,000. Macon-st, from
Tompkins 10 Throop-ave.. 800: Bergen-st. from
N.w-ycrk-ave 10 BrOoklyn-ave. S5,""; Avenue
II from Coney Island 10 Ocean Parkway, mac
adam $3.50: Avenue g. from Flatbush-ave. TO
Coney Island. macadam. $500; Monro.-st. from
Iewls-aye TO S;vyvc-ant-avc.. 5000: Putnam-ave
from Throop 10 Sumucr-aVe.. 5000; Atlantic-av".
from Albany TO TrOy-ave. $3.50. iialscN-st, from
Tompkins 20 Throop ave. st.JD. Hutler-st, from
from Bedford 10 Nostrand-aye $500, Putnam
ave from Marcy 20 Tompk!ns-hNe S"", quincy
=, from Marcy 10 Nostrand-ave.. 81 20
All the paving not othrrwis" designated i as
phalt. - ,.
Howard to New ork-aye.. Belgian block, SS,"p;
EutIer-st from Troy 10 Abany-ave.. S""p.
The Committee on Assessment. or which NlIhain
= Curtis. jr.. II chairman also met 10 DISCUSS 'h'
ocean-ave Improvement. which provides an eN-
penditure OF $1,000 Tor grading and ma"ada mlzing
anI reducing the width OF the street from seventy
10 MT, feet and TO add ten feet TO the sidewalk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
THE FOUR ALLEGED MURDERERS HELD

The four negro sailors brought 10 Brooklyn on
the British steamer Arcadia Friday charged
with the murder OF Antonio Berra cook of the
American brig Henry W. Cleaves. OF Portland Ne
Of which they sailors. were srraigned before
United States Commissioner Morle yesterday morn
ing They were first taken before Justice Tighe I'm
the Boiler Street Police Court and from there were
sent the United States authorities Distrct-At-
,orney Bennett examined each OF the prisoners sep
arately giving them opportunity 10 tell their
version of the tight which led TO the cooks death
II Is said that the stories told by the four cor
respond In every detail and that all OF the pris-
oners stoutly denied completely In the fatal AFFAIR
on the Cleaves An interesting feature Of the case
Is that although the prisoners are held for trial
against them. An AFFIDAVIT signed by the mate Is
lle only authoriy Tor holding them; In the ab
out an afhdavn and committed the men TO JAIL
DenAng a decision from Attorney General Harmon
from whom Mr.. Bennett has requested instructions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
HTSBlND. WIFE AND fHiiD JAiLED.
THE FORMER ARE CHARGED WITH PASSING A
FRAUDULENT CHECK.

FRAUDULENT CHECK
Mrs Ella Macy. also known as Mrs. Gardner
was I'm the Oates Avenue Police Court yesterday
morning on tn. charge o. passing II fraudulent
check At the same session OF the court the WON
ans husband was arraigned on IA charge OF va
srancy Mr. and Mrs. Macy were married little
over Il wear ago and are both young Mrs. Macy
carried n six month old child while In the court
room 4 number Of other complaints have been
lodged against them
The charge tried yesterday morning was that OF
having given n check for s. 80 on which the name
OF the Rev A. Stewart Walsh was alleged to have
b.en forged The woman said her husband had
given the check to her. and told her 10 pass II on
william NJ Chapman. OF No. 2,s2I Eastern Park
wav The husband denied that he had made out
The check or any part Of II. but he was forced TO
.dmi, that his wife had made II out nj his dicth-
ton Macy said that Mr. Walsh would furhlsh
bail for him ....a, , ,u,.,,,, ,
Ia, of furniture on the instalmcnt plan and then
mnrfgoyiug H. The dealers from whom they
ho,,rht The furniture secured II for non -paymeht
and The mortgagee wants 10 prosecute Macy. JUS
lice Hartman expressed much pity Tor the woman
hcI,.v,ny that she innocent or wrongdoing
~ The Young husband had taken upon himself the
liam. Tor issuing the check. his wife and child
,ouId moi have been sent to jail, but no attempted
20 shield himself by throwing oil the responsibility
mon his wife Both were held for further inves-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
AFFAIRS or THE CLUBS.
WHAT IS GOING ON IN BROOKLYN's SOCIAL
ORGANIZATIONS.

club. In which many prominent Brooklyn
lies interested. Is the Graduate Club OF Theta
Delta Chi. which was Incorporated late In the
spring. This organization has not yet secured
quarters. but will have them by November. Willis
s. Paine. formerly Superintendent Of State Banks,
IL PRESIDENT Robert Van Iderstine. the lawyer L.
secretary. and ex-Aderman Webster X. Walkley Is
Among the names the Board OF
Governors are those Of James Cruikshank principal
Of Public School No IL: Charles X. Miller and John
A. Chryste. the banker.
One rather novel feature OF this club is the
weekly luncheon" This takes place Wednes-
day OF each week In well-known restaurant in
New-York. All members OF the Theta Delta chi
fraternity whose class In college has been gradu.
ated are eligible TO membership.
The directors OF the Apollo Club held their first
meeting for the season Monday last at No. 4i
Court President A. A. Low In the chair. The
work Of the coming season was outlined AT this
meeting and the usual concerts Will take place In
the months OF December. February and April. This
will be the clubs nineteenth season and rchearsas
for the concerts are already being held Remsen
Hall At the close OF the meeting on Monday a
luncheon was served at the Crescent Athletic club,
and speeches made by Judge Goodrich A. A.
Low and Dudley Buck
The Ridge club Is arranging series Of entertain
ments for the The first affair II Is under
stood will be a dance. The Entertainment Commit
| tee consists OF j. Remsen Bennett. Frederick ID.
MacKay and Henry i. Wood.
The season OF the Brooklyn Whist Club Is already
| under way and the club s already receiving large
accessions TO its membership. The annual NEE Ing
| was held on Saturday. October 3. The following
| officers were reelected; President. Robert II.
| Weems vice-president. ID. &. Legget secretary
! jay Stone: treasurer. f. r. Baker. The others on
| Inc Board OF Governors are Clarence A. Barrow NJ
| {. Plimpton., W; Joel Moran George A. Lsvic
cey r. y. Rowe. +. II. Evans. Albert Josephson
| and f. H. briggs Al This meeting 1t was decided
| 10 give up the plan Of determining the leadership
| by the greatest number OF tricks. on the ground
that IL operated unfairly 10 those who could not be
| present at every meeting. new plan was decided
| on by which sections OF ten games VIII he PLAYED
and the leaders i'm each OF these sections will be
asccraned by dividing the total plus score Of ca
| member by the actual number of deals PLAYED by
him.
| The Knickerbocker Field Club elected the follow.
Ing officers a its annual meeting Monday Presi.
| dent T.. J.. Camp; vice-president. r. A. Adams
| treasurer C. f. Fshbeck: secretary, Walter Moore
! The Board Of Directors will consist of J. NJ Ferris
| r. S Cowperthwaite. J. d. Prince. ir and Thee.
| dore Maynard. The following The new stand
| ing committees: House. John u. Lott. Il. T. NAV.
| nard and H. Is. Davenport; Entertainment r \
| Cowperthwate. V. ii. Evenson and y. T. Lewis
| Membership. Theodore Maynard i. A. Adams and
| C. f. Fishbeck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Muslin Underwear.

Here's muslin underwear just As
Won want it-GOOd materials-neat
and careful wOrk-prOper styles OF all
degrees of richness to suit every taste
generous sizes and full withstand
prices that will make You wonder how
such excellent garments can be sold
for so little
Muslin Gowns. tucked yoke & Cambria ruffie on
neck & sleeves. sue
Masonve Muslin Gowns. tucked yoke and cam
brio rutfie on neck & sleeves at....,.....'t
Muslin Gowns with yoke. two insertions be-
tween tucks embroidered edge on neck
sleeves. also neck at........... ...........0Sc
Empire Gowns with insertions In neck. hne
Hamburg rufiie around collar sleeves. 9TH
ers in high neck. with four insertions or me
embroidery. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 'Oc
Muslin Gowns-In new high square neck effect.
elaborately trimmed with embroidery Il inser-
ton across front 4 around neck sleeves.
at ''''''''OSc
Fine Nainsook Gowns deliberately trimmed.
at Observation-Disclosures. = .sst
Cambria Corset Covers. neck. trimmed with
fine embroidery IOc
Cambria Corset Covers. square neck trimmed
with wide patterns OF open embroidery. 9TH
ers neck with insertions and tucks, and
ruf!e edge To match. at .................3 Oc
Nasonyille Muslin Drawers. with hem 4 tucks
others with embroidered ruffes at. ...... 2Sc
Muslin Drawers with cambria umbrella rufile
others In cambria with hem & tucks. al. .2Dc
Muslin Drawers. with Hamburg insertions &
rufiles OF embroidery TO match. at......... :SOc
Muslin Drawers. trimmed with full ruffies Of EN-
brodery In effective patterns at...........0Sc
Walking Skirts with lace trimmed ruffies at 5Sc
Walking skirts. with full umbrella ruffles OF en-
brodery. muslin top. at.....................S7
Walking Skirts with full umbrella ruffies OF
choice patterns Of very fine embroidery at.
silly
Undersl<irts with embroidered rufies others with
tucked cambria rufiie all fine quality, at .29c
Second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Diamonds.
Sterling Silver.

Sterling Silver Nail Polishers. large size. with
handles, beautiful design & finish. value A.
at ....... ..........
Sterling Silver Paper Cutters. Cutcle & Corn
Knives, Ink Erasers. etc. etc, extra size 4
weight. value G:ic. at........................2 &c
Sterling Silver Files a. Hooks. extra size 4
weight. value 49,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c
Sterling Silver Paper Cutters. Irfsnts' Combs
4 Brushes Mustache Combs with genuine
Tortoise Shell Combs etc etc, value 9c
l23. at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 50c
Sterling Silver Bon Bon Boxes, extra weight
choice designs. value DOS. at..............1.0 SO
Sterling Silver Chain Bracelets with Paddock
a. Key. in chased & plain. these are extra
weight value 1Nc 10 - IL al :{slc 10 I 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
A $4,000 FIRE ~ QUEENS.

A fire broke out nj o'clock yesterday morning
I'm the kitchen of Nicholas Krumenncker's Hotel
IN the Hampstead and Jamaica road, In the village
NJ Queens The flames had made considerable head
way before they were discovered. The hotel had
several inmates and these had scarcely time get
out OF the building before 1t was a mass OF flames
The flames communicated to the homes OF Charles
schmidt and John Losee. adjoining. and both houses
we're partly destroyed. krumenacker's loss will
amount to about $4,000, Schmidts to about 500
and Iosees to about 81 900. The loss on the fur
nture in the three houses will make the total foot
$1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
NOMINATIONS GO BEGGING.

MR. ROLLER WAS NOT AWARE THAT HE HAD
BEEN NAMED AND REFUSED THE HONOR
Charles W. Roller visited the Board OF Elections
I'm smith-st. yesterday afternoon and demanded
the withdrawal OF his name AS candidate for
member OF Assembly In the XIXth District Mr.
Roller had been nominated by the National Demo-
Gratis. but 1t appears that his name had been used
without his permission. The first intima ton tina,
he received OF the honor which had been conferred
upon him was In the form OF "a postal card from the
Board OF Elections. asking for his correct name for
use on the ballot. Upon receiving the card. Mr.
Roller lost no time In visiting the Board and asked
for It's authority for declaring him the nominee
OF he National Democrats. The certificate of nom-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

Jackets Of black. brown and tan unfinished
Worsted. lined throughout with changeabe
silk-higb haring cOllar-wide front--finished
with buttons-positively worth xl6.0O-Bo
al FOs''I u"
Jackets OF black boucle cloth wide front and
new velvet inlaid collar-sizes 81 to a.; would
he considered exceptional value at $1,000
Tailor made Capes Of black kersey-trmmed
with straps Of cloth and braid-inlald velvet
c0llar-at. S7'P'Oo ga
Black Broadcloth Capes. 80 inches long
trimmed with six rows Of braid-inlaid velvet
coi,ar-rcgularly worth S35O-at.. 1850 ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
WHEELMEN IN Politics.

wheelmans political mass-meeting is scheduled
for Monday. October Is. II is to be given by the
Brooklyn Heights Wheelmen, which enjoys the
distinction OF being the only all-Republcan wheel
Ing club In Brooklyn. The place is the old Harden.
burg store at Fulton and Clinton SITS, the head
quarters Of the club and OF the First Ward Cam
paign Committee. 1t is expected that Mr. Wood
rum will be present to talk on his favorite subject
and many other well-known speakers will talk
wheels and politics. The feature Of the evening
outside OF the speaking. will be exhibition OF
indoor fast riding by Joe" Caccavajo, the first
lieutenant of the club and OF Brookiyn's crack
riders. A general invitation has been extended 10
vieeimen to attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Fur News.

Our Fur collection comprises .
large variety of stylish up.to-date gar
ments gathered from every reliable
sOurce-Whatever's fashionable ID
Furs is represented in our assortment
and at very moderate prices. VI
especial interest are the following
splendid values:
Grey Krimmer Collar";tes, size 10x74 incheeeSS
regularly worth 1880. at.............$1 O.vo
Stone Marten shaped Collars. tail trimmeooSs
value S.iD-at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $O.vs
Black Thibet Boas. H.: yds. long. value d. :.
W w.
Persanny .amb Trimming one inch wideocsssI
1.2j aid 1.JO-at ......... Csc. $I:xC -
Fur salesroom-% hc~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Fashionable Dress
Goods at Tempting Prices

British Bourette Novelty. ~ In. wide. In a yer!
attractive blending of black Mohair. and
brown. navy. apple and garnet Wool. opened
In both cities at 100 yd goes at. Soc. yard
Imported jacquard Suitings in subdued comb
nations Of rich colorings. opened at - yard
go at..................... SOC. yard
AZ In. Wool Suiting Zibeline stripes, rich shades
wholesale price 95c. yard-go at. SOC. yard
French Boucle. ~ inches wide In brown. navy:
red and green 100 quality. at........75c ysA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
HOLIDAY PAINTINGS EXHIBITED

Abraham 4 Strauss holiday stock OF 0" Z. -
ings water colors. engravin etchings. e'c, a.,
exhibition on the third floor OF the store OF Wv ~
The SHOW piece" which leaves In the MINI .. .sw
visitor a lasting impression. Is Delorme 80 met
painting. "Interieur de Ferme.' compe" seetk
IRE TO the Blacksmith" young womsmmsolds fN
I'm the centre OF the room cutting p.,SS re-!
cattle strong sgngh. coming ming iittIs 60
window passes by the Eirss I'M Zero group. The
I sn~ 4 : small one. but 10 valued 1t 49,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Peerless Values in
Jackets, Capes & Skirts.

Walking Skirts Of black fancy diagonal cheyiox
lined throughout-bound seams-velvet An.
ished regularly sold at 500. at.....$ 4.90 e
Walking Skirts of all wool fabrics. In very a.
tractive patterns-nicely misunderstanding
sold at $50, at.......................$5 .S5 q
Elegant Skirts Of satin brocade in large DE-
signs easily worth 100, at...........$7.7S
Our Derby" Bicycle Costume is designed e.
pecially for ease and cOmfort-Tt is stylish ana
graceful and is absolutely the best bicycle suit
made-We have 1t In either Norfolk or Boz
front coats Of specially selected fancy cloths
Ready to wear, at............$15.OOt to 21,Oo
Made TO order at 2O.OO to 1000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Special Jacket Chance.

lust of high grade gamenh
elegantly stylish jackets of splendid maeialsupey
3STey manufactured to sell from $500 to $4,000
divided them into lots and them
lk.lu
fitting box honis-a
other fur imnela
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

was shown TO him. Mr.. Roller expressed the ~.
est surprise. saying that he had not been ~
Der OF the National Democratic party Tor mose I'M
three DAYS. He said he could not ahow
OF his name because OF his business ennScSSI
ments. and left with the Commissioners luz"
decltnatiOn OF the nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

We sacrifice quality to cheapness in order to
make pretense Of giving exceptional values Every.
thing we sell is reliable and serviceable. You may look
through our entire establishment and you'll not find
single article of the cheap and tawdry Sort although
a rule you'll find prices lower than anyone's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Splendid Values in
Silks of Sterling Worth.

10 inch All Silk Black Satns good weight, win
give splendid wear, manufactured 10 sell Ct
81 inch Black Satin Duchesse. extra high grade
good value 1T Glib, az. = VO
Black Satin BrOcades in variety of designs
S119 grade. at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S5c. ID
Black Satin Brocades. large. medium and small
designs Sl2j grade. .0Sc. I'd
Black Satin Brocades. extra heavy, large de.
signs. good value Sl.'SJ at .,,.,.......$ I'D "a
Fancy Taffeas in all the leading combinations
regular price 800 at..........,...,.....0 c. "a
Sks-main left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Second Week
of the Great Jewelry Sale
Solid Gold Goods.

Mems 1Ok Solid Gold Link Buttons. value ~
at Observation-Disclosures.
Mems lOk Solid Gold Watch Charms, with
genuine Intago stone. glue 2oo TO ~"
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. f.......'''..i L.
1ok Solid Gold Scarf Pins. fth genuine opaIs,
value 10 TO 2.75, at.....k .60c and 00c
Ladies' 1Ok Solid Gold Hat Pins. Chased Bal
tops value 3.4S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I'oo
Mems IOk Solid Gold Tie Clasps. either plain
or enanel-d in various colors. value gS 70
-.iS, at
Mems IOk Solid Gold Scarf Pins, with settings
Of genuine pearls < other stones, value -!
''''N
Children's lUk Solid Gold Button Sets, with
chains attached. chased Roman finish. value
22J at .............''''''' ="
Mems lOk Solid Gold Cuff Buttons. set with
g-nuin. onyx. Cameo. lntaglio other stones.
Ladies' lUk Solid Gold Guard Chains. Foxtai.
patterns ~ inches long, value GAS. at .3.So
Ladies' and Misses 1ok Solid Gold Neck Chains.
with pendants in large variety. value 23s
to i3S, AT ''""
Ladies' 10 and AK Solid Gold Brooches. IN a
very large assortment. all set with Genuine
stones value lbs 10 500. at............I LIS
Ladies' lOk Solid Gold Watch Chains. with
fancy ornaments either plain or with stones;
a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Imported BrOadclOth.

Our window display Of the newest shades OF mn
French Broadcloths is worthy Of your notice
We're selling a splendid Broadcloth. ~ inche,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

%, sidewalk ont side the Navy Yard gate, al eanus
s for the purpose OF keeping groups Of men ova
,,,t,,s ,hern pedleTs are now requrei to move
n iieTetofore the sentinels post has been just III
side the gate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11
Fine Silk Shirt Waists.

Changeable Taffeta Silk Shirt Waists we'll
made and perfect fitting. double pointed yoke
back and tucked front. lined throughout
splendid value. at ........................x6 80
Second floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11

he was found guilty by the court ana sentenced
10 be suspended from duty for three months on
waiting orders pay and to retain his present num-
Der in his grade until he has lost three files. This
Navy allowing him to remain on duty that his
ship might not lose his services.
OFFICERS TO BE TRANSFERRED
There IL a big "shake-up" OF naval officers OF
command rank coming as soon as the ovoluiions OF
the North Atlantic Squadron completed. The
latest announcement OF the changes contemplated
saws that Captain Robey ID. Evars commanding
the Indiana is TO be detached from that ship and
transferred to the Lighthouse Board where he viii
succeed Captain John H. bartlett. whose term OF
shore service has expired. Captain Bartlett IL likely
To- be assigned one Of the big cruisers Though
No, vol ocially detailed II is definitely settled that
Captain Francis A.. Cook. now assistant chief OF
the Bureau Of Navigation. will have command OF
vii, be Commander f. w Dickins. now command
ing the training ship ard naval station at Newport
The command Of the Indiana. made vacant By the
detachment OF Captain Evans. Is likely TO fan TO
war College. which Office 1t II expected will be
assigned TO Captain Alfred r. Mahan. now on duty
Raleigh. Is soon TO be assigned TO shore duty and
captain William Bainbridge Hon Is named AZ his
probable successor The detail OF the Puritan.
ss%af That Colby CHESTER OF he sea
ing-ship Richmsnd. will command her. though
the matter incline TO the opinion that Captain
Robeson or Commander Barclay stand equally
handing the Pacific Squadron, has expired. and
rImor points to either Commodore George Dewey
presidcnt OF the Board OF Inspection and Survey
or Commodore Joseph y. Miller. con,mandant OF the
Roston Navy Yard, his successor. For the pres
ent Captain Yates Stirling will remain In command
OF the South Atlantic Squadron. the Department
4 marine sentinel has been placed on post duty on