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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
SUCKING IN THE WRONG CAR.

A well-dressed man. wearing n light Alpine hat.
entered an East New-York train at the Bridge
about 1 o'clock Yesterday morning. The train was
comnosed OF three cars. although at that hour the
usuol complement is two. Whether two or more.
the forward car Is invariably smoker" The
messenger referred to took his In the rear car
evidently under :hc impression that ne was In the
snoking-car. and in a moment pulled out cigar
struck a match and began to smoke with the air OF
one who is monarch Of all he surveys. The on.y
other messengers in that were four or 1--WE men.
some OF whom watched with interest TO see how
long the smoking process would be allowed to con-
t!nue
In a few minutes the guard stepped aboard and
gave the signal to start. Then he walked 10 tne
rear end OF the and adjusted his be-! rope. Dut
neither on going back nor when returning 10 tne
front end did he detect the smoker VINO OF cou, se
made no effort TO conceal his act. City HAIL Brdse
At and Navy-st. were passed. ana tnousn ~ eaen
shouted the name he did not see the vloa OF
the ru es that going on In plain sigh' 10y TINS ms
time the other passengers. those VINO were no,
asleep had come TO the conclusion that the euaIu
was condoning the offence on the grouhd ina. ~
one had made a complaint about smoking In
regular car ~. c.ooro however
a the train was passing Fort Greene noweVea
the guard actually discovered what was GOING ~,
nd 1rroceeded TO inform the offending passenger
,hst the "smoker'' was the first ana not the ihst
car of the train The passenger apooslzeu LOT 'I,s
bunder and at once made his way FORWARD, anu
nressed surprise when he learned that the man nsu
been smoking before the train started iroW ~, 'n ns
TriSge and said that he couldn't Tor the HE VI
him tell how he had failed to see him sooner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
ELECTRIC BRIDGE EQUIPMENTS
CHIEF ENGINEER MARTIN THINKS THAT
THE PRESENT POwER-HoUsE CAN
IL

At an adjourned meeting Of the Brooklyn Bridge
trustees held yesterday afternoon the question OF
furnishing electricity for Bridge cars and switching
was brought up on a report submitted by 'hiei
Engineer Martin. There were present President
Howell Mayor Wurster and Trustees Keeney Pal
ner and Iienriques Mr.. IIenriques. chairman OF
the Executive Committee. reported that MI Martin
had called for estimates for supply OF 1900 kilo-
watts a day for bridge power. and that two bids
had been received one company Offering TO supply
the amount advertised for at S21, 80 day. and the
other company at $500 per day. The chief engineer
said In his opinion It would be advisable and more
economical for the trustees to equip their own
plant a. 40 kowatts day would be more than
sufficient In connection with this. the following
report submitted:
Apri; 20. 1896
To the Honorable Board OF Trustees:
Some time since ! prepared plans FOR new build-
lng with engines generators, etc. capable OF pro-
OF Bridge trains running or forty-iive seconds
headway. and also FOR running trains on Sky
seconds Roadway over the Bridge. when the cables
Win the proposed two cables in use, there will be
very little possibility o: both being out of order
the same time: and unless this happens. there will
be no necessity electricity TO run trains over the
bridge | have therefore to recommend that the
equipment for the present. be restricted to total
OF l2cO X. ". instead Of 800 k W as before pro-
posed. This VIII be abundant power ior switching
minutes headway. which; IL my Judgment Is as
close ogstner as wou,a ns aay. speced the
plant can be installed In our present power house
with some slight additions-and at much less ex-
pense than 10 erect new building and Install a
GO X " plant complete
I would therefore ask permission to advertise for:
Two batteries OF boilers OF 800 horsepower each.
Three 40i k ". generators.
Three engines OF GO horsepower.
Eight new cars with iron trucks; and such other
appliances IA Will make compete plant for the
purpose proposed Respectfully submitted.
G. &. MARTIN.
chief Engineer and Superintendent.
The report was referred TO Trustees Henriques.
Keeney and Palmer. with instructions TO make in
ouries regarding the cost OF the electric plant. and
report at the meeting next Monday. Mr.. Iienriques
thought that by building their own plant I'm the
present power-house $4,000 IA year could be saved
Chief Engineer Martin was authorized to adver-
tisc for bids for eight cars AZ referred to IN his
report. The Board then went into executive ses-
sion.
Many Of the leading merchants OF this city have
signed a petition asking the cooperation or Mayors
Wurstcr and Strong In securing better transporta-
ton facilities the bridge. Mr.. Abraham. or
Abraham a. Straus said yesterday that the petition
IA receiving hearty Endorsement from the merchants
along Fulton-si. and other leading thoroughtareS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
NEVINS AND TTMBRIDGE Nailed.
THE EX-FIRE CHIEF AND THE HOTEL MAN
MENTIONED AS CORRESPONDENTS
IN DIVORCE SUIT.


Considerable interest attached to the granting or
an order allowing service OF the summons by pub
I,cation In the suit OF Michael McGarry against
Marie NcGarry for an absolute divorce. The order
was granted Yesterday by Justice Osborne OF the
Supreme Court and the case attracted notice on
account OF the fact that ex-Flre Chief Thomas
Neyns Is named one OF the correspondents and
Captain william Tumbrdge the proprietor OF the
Hotel St George, is named as another.
Michael McGarry the plaintiff keeps a saloon
and beer-bottlng establishment at No 45 Dekap-
ave and is a weknown nan in the Seventh
Ward He Is a cousin OF the McGarrys OF the
Tenth Ward who prominent factors In local
politics He alleges in his complaint that he mar
r,ed the defendant on February A. 1888. She was
then just out OF school. Some time after their
marriage she left him. Louis Jackson is named as
correspondent as we'll Mr.. Nevns and Captain
Tumbrdge and the places mentioned In the COM
plant are No. 30S Washing ton-st.. the Arlington
Hotel and the Hotel 81. George. The acts OF in
fidelity alleged 10 nave peeh coHiiHi''eu III W.
yember, 1885
Nrs McCarry Is the daughter OF Mr. Gurtz. nat
,,anuracturer who lives at No. 652A Lafayette-ave
Sha ia now I'm Oklahoma, where she went 10 get a
divorce from her husband. She mas served coih-
nIatn, IN him In which she alleges that he Is
bahituai drunkard and asks for an absolute divorce
on that ground McGarry denies the charge; ana
win nress mis- case 10 trial as soon as possible
AR Mcmahon. his counsel. also said that SUITS
FOR the alienation OF the defendant aHectiohs
will be brought against MI Nevhs ana Nap'a'"
Tumbrdge. ~ -. , r.nor,or NTH
Cantain Tumbridge. when seen by reporter Win
ro,arence 70 the allegations In the court papers,
den,ed their truth with emphasis and indignation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21

impossible to tell Just how many men will be added
to our local division. but from the requests for
places already received II looks as II the number
would be nearly doubled II the weather Is
fine we shall make big showing but some OF the
boys are getting afraid OF rheumatics and grip,
and. should II rain. they would consider discretion
the better part OF vaor and stay at home. But l
am an old school Baptist. far as paradng In the
rain Is concerned and no matter how hard IL
comes down I'll be there Why. when President
Cleveland was inaugurated. in lS93 ! was In the
saddle at 10 O'Clock in rhe morning In a pouring
rain ana was out In II nearly all day. l wore no
overcoat, and the only precaution / took was TO
thoroughly pad the inside of my uniform with
newspapers. tell you. newspapers can shed water
as we'll as diffuse the truth. | met Joe Howard
after the parade over. and in response TO his
inquiry told him | not wet, and. showing him
my waterproof lining, told him could no longer
saw had not been benefited by the press. His
response was: General you never could say 1t and
be truthful and I guess Joe right.
but | begin 10 feel II my days OF parading
were about over. and after Memorial Day | am
going to ask the boys for long furlough. l
shall then have served as grand marshal FOUR
times. and while as long as am spared shall
observe the day. l hope to do so In the capacity
OF private.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21

shot the right eye out Of Ills son Bernard He
pleaded insanity as defence. and the jury con-
victed him Of murder in the second degree.
When he was arraigned Judge Hurd said to
him: "Schwab, Il Is due to the acuteness OF your
lawyers and to the mercy Of the jury that you
are not here to-day awaiting sentence Of death.
Your crimes were inexcusabe. The law gives
no discretion. and your sentence is that you
be imprisoned in the State Prison ut Sing sing
at hard labor for the term of your natural life.
When the words Of the Judge were translated
to the prisoner, nc burst into loud lamentations
and exclaimed: God be merciful to me sinner!
After the sentence had been imposed. on the
application Of the District-Attorney. Judge Hurd
dismissed the other indictments against Schwab.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
TRYING TO SAVE THE ELEVATED ROADS.
SENATOR JOHNSON HAS A BILL. INTRODUCED
WHICH NEEDS WATCHING.

SENATOR JOHNSON HAS BILL INTRODUCED
WHICH NEEDS WATCHING
Senator johnson has introduced a bill In the Sen
ATE with some peculiar features that makes II APP
near TO apply solely 10 this city. 1t is now In the
cities Committee. Its provisions state that the
mower 10 settle or discharge taxes IN which litigation
is involved is thereby placed in the hands OF the
Mavor CORPORATION Counsel and President OF the
board OF ASSESSORS The bill affects all cities OF this
State but II is sad that 1t is intended solely for the
BROOKLYN Elevated Company OF this city. senator
Johnson js a Plat man. and the only considerable
CITY In his district Blnghamton where there Is no
demand for his bill, but in this city the situation is
different as both elevated companies arc TO De soid
by the Register Of Arrears and the sale was recent
ly postponed for no assigned reason. Edward Lau-
tcrbach is a heavy stockholder in the Brooklyn Eie-
waited Company and counsel for the road The other
members OF the Senate Committee are McCarren ana
Brush The biz reads as follows:
Section /. The Mayor, Corporation Counsel ana
president of the Board OF Assessors OF any OF the
cities OF this State shall have the power TO compro
mise. settle and discharge any taxes, assessments or
water rates involved In litigation with such city
for such amount and In such manner as they
may adjudge to be just and fair and should any
deficiency arise therefrom II may be provided 70!
prescribed by law applicable 10 deficiencies In the
collection Of taxes In the city where the same
occurs.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect Immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
NO MAND4NUS GRANTED.
JUSTICE OSBORNE DECIDES AGAINST THE
MKEEVERS IN THEIR CONTEST WITH
COMMISSIONER WILLIE.

The application of Edward ]. MckeeYe- ana MS
brother for a writ Of peremptory mandamus direct
ing City Works Commissioner Willis TO award 10
them the contrac. for cleaning the streets and re-
moving the ashes in the city was yesterday de-
MED by Justice Osborne OF the Supreme Court
Justice Osborne says in his opinion that II was not
denied by the Commissioner that the MckeeVe's
were the lowest bidders that they gave adequate
securty He rejected not only their bid but all
others which he received as he did not thihk thht
II would be 20 the interest OF the city 10 accep-
them 1t was asserted by the petitioners that th@
Commissioner had power TO rejec: the Dido uh-
less the lowest bidder did no: give adequate Sc
curity Justice Osborne says that II Is pTovlded in
Title XIV Section Il. OF the charter. that IN" com
missioner shall select the lowest bidder, PROVIDED
adequate security Is given. and. II not the bid OF
the loves, bidder who does give adequate security
or IT, IN his opinion, the acceptance OF either pro
nosai would not be In the interest or the CITY ne
snail reject them all. His Honor says that II tho
legislature meant say what the peuttoheIS
claim II would have been easy 10 express the IN
tention in language which could not be rnisunder-
stood II the contention OF the NICK was
correct. they might bring an action TOT uaihdses
and then d mandamus would not lie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21

TUESDAY, !
APRIL RI. 1896. /
EXCISE BOARD SURPRISED.
THE REV F. 3. RUSSELL RECITED THE
METHODIST BURIAL SERVICE.

WHEN THE LAST CASE HAD BEEN DECIDED TIN
MINISTER CAUSED A sENsATION-How THE
ooo-Foor LAW HAS BEEN DoDoED
The Excise Commissioners held what wae.
perhaps. the closing meeting OF the year Tor the
purpose of interpreting the 2oO-foot law with
reference to saloons and houses OF worship.
The startling feature Of the proceedings occurred
at the close Of the session. and was contributes
by the Rev. F. e. RI ssell. OF the Law Enforce
ment Society. Mr. Russell has done number
of surprising things during his brief connection
with the society," but lie lett his best EFFORT for
yesterday He Is a tall, authenticated young
man. with a smooth face end an air OF absolute
guilelessness. Commissioners Hacker and Cas-
coine had finished the consideration OF the case
Of John King, OF No. IS Meeker-ave, who for
merly ran saloon whose front door was less
than 200 feet from a church. BY closing the front
door and opening around on the other side
OF his building he made the distance 2of feet
Does that finish the list Of cases you were
going to dispose OFF" asked Mr.. Russell blandly.
Probably" said Commissioner Hacker.
The young minister raised his hand as II -
invoke the Divine blessing. Instead Of doing
SO he solemnly recited the regular burial serves
Of the Methodist ritual. making the Commission
ers his mortuary subject. They looked at MIN
dozen or more saoonkeepers and their friends
present whose whispering and conversation
were hushed into silence by the unusual inciaent.
After Mr. Russell had finished his ritualisuc
remarks, he said briskly TO the Commissioners:
There will be no charge whatever. gentlemen
for the burial service" 80.
Captain Buckhoz. of the Sixth Precinct. testi-
fed with reference to the exclusive use OF the
German Evangelical Mission as house OF wor-
ship and the application of man named koin.
whose saloon was at No 1o6 Leonard-st ana
within 200 feet OF his MISSION was refused
John Moh OF No. los Troutman-st.. applied TOT
a renewal of his license at that place he knew
that he was less than 200 feet from the Mount
Olivet Presbyterian Church. but he testified that
the church was not used exclusively for the pur-
pose OF worshipping He said that recently ne
had been in the church at an entertainment AZ
which ne paid money for shooting rine al
target His application was refused.
August Metzger wanted a renewal OF his license
In Harrison-ave near the German Evangelcal
Church 1t was shown that one door OF his
saloon was 1877 feet from the church. but tnat
the front door Of his place was 2Os feet away
from the church. His license will probably be
renewed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
SPANKED ~ PUBLIC.
AN UNUSUAL SCENE IN TROLLEY CARLOW AN
UNRULY CHILD WAS BROUGHT TO TERMS

UNRULY CHILD WAS BROUGHT TO TERMS.
Chastsing child In public cannot be a pleasing
operation for either OF the parties to the process.
Certainly 1t did mt seem such TO the mother and
child who went through II a Brooklyn trolley
car on one Of the recent hot days 1t was closed
it's way uptown and was fairly we'll nIled
with passengers, when 1t came to halt In the arg.
goods district and three more passengers entered.
plainly belonging to three generations-the grand
mother. the mother and a bright little boy OF per-
haps three years.
The latter came on board reluctantly. In fact. NJ
was dragged and lifted on the car by his motners
and screamed and struggled when she attempted TO
hold him on her lap on the seat beside her. The
grandmother obtained a seat the opposite side
Of the car and took friendly interest In the pro-
ceedings though she showed no disposition to In
terfere. 1t was at apparent to the other pas
sengers that the mother had no ordinary task on
her hands The little fellow absolutely refused to
obey her. and when she attempted to hold him 10
would wriggle through her hands like an eel. A.
nearly as could be made out. he had not been per.
mitted to drop a cent I'm slot and get some con-
lection that he wanted. and he had evidently mado
up his mind to go back and get II. willy nilly
Without the restraint exercised by his mother he
would apparently have made hts way of the car in
his ona torn himself loose from his mother
two or times the latter evidently made up ner
Sd ina se Ss s my
prepared to spank the youngstsr ana tnen p.9ceeS'
The boy struggled and screamed and 1t all the
GSud do e hold him nd apply ssr .
dued. or rather exhausted and grew quiet, but u
Il is needless to say that the other passensers In
terest had been stirred by the unusual scene; ana
aS some o. Whispered to their neigh
bors that It was "a shame" to treat child li s
@ IN S ssA vs PLACE was Ae mos h S
the mother to lay hands on her baby In that 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
NOTES or THE COURTS.

The will OF Dorothy Stryker. who died on March
2J was filed for probate in the office OF the Surro-
gate Yesterday The major portion OF the estate Is
benucathed TO nieces and grandneces. Mrs Stryker
also leaves 81 600 to the Baptist tic me, at Throop
and Greene ayes 500 the Greenwood Baptist
church NJ Fourth-ave and Flfteenthst $50 to the
BAPTIST Ministerial Educational Society. and $500 10
the building fund OF the Prospect Park branch or
the Young Mems Christian Association
The certificate OF Incorporation Of the United Ger
man Singing Society filed with the County
Clerk Yesterday The directors for the hrst year are
Simon X Sanger. No 35l Union-st. August II. ire
man. No SO Boerum-st. Richard Buttrer. No. h6
sixteenth-st: Herman Schiedt. No 722 Broadway
and David Koos. No II Sanhope-st
There was filed for probate with the surrogate
Yesterday the will OF Fannie l.. Herman. VINO diei
on February o. The estate Is to be divided equally
between the daughters OF the testatrix' Annie ana
Fannie NJ Herman. who live at No. l.o26 Greene
Testimony was taken in the Supreme Court yes
terday before Justice Van Wyck and jury In the
suit OF Mrs Alma l.. Wells against the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company for $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injuries Mrs Wells is the wife OF
the chief medical officer in the Brookyn . Nayy
on February TO- 1884 Her eoachman wanted to cross
the street between Perreponf ana ne had
bareiy room to get through When he did finally
succeed coming IN the other drectpn S srd bs
TIVE two tracks The plaintiffs shoulder was hurt and
she was otherwse injured, verdict OF 1896 yes
ey the sHpTee SSnl @ schwsT
eyed that he was employed by the defendant to ma
purchase for sT lana a se propepy or Would
change other property satisfactory TO SchwartS nd
FOUND in Frederick Tute sp MS0 cemmi.sea
f from ,ns The refused ,S PAY al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
MANY SEEK OFFICE.
BUT COLONEL MICHEL HAS NOT Sc
LECTED HIS INSPECTORS.
1T IS SAID THAT MUCH OPPOSITION HAS BEEN
MANIFESTED IN ALBANY TO THE MEN HE
HAS ALREADY CHOsEN-A RUMoR
THAT JOHN d. POST WILL
BE NAMED.

THAT JOHN D. POST WILL
DE NAMED.
Colonel Miche Kings County's Deputy Excise
Commissioner, said yesterday that he had not Sc
lected any Of the seven inspectors who are to be
chosen one for each Senate district. but that he
would pick the men soon and recommend them Tor
Commissioner Lyman's consideration next week.
Colonel Michel has power merely TO recommend
the names Of his assistants and the appointing Is
done by the State Commissioner. The Colonel has
been criticised for giving out the names Of the SUBJ
ordinates already selected before they had been
passed upon by Commissioner Lyman. 1t has been
reported that opposition has developed at Albany
to one or two OF the named by Colonel Michel.
This opposition comes mainly. IL not entirely, from
machine leaders. who refuse to be satisfied because
Colonel Michel has named men who have not passed
their political lives In the service OF the bosses.
Oscar Knapp. one OF the men whom Colonel Michel
selected is especially distastefu to the Pat division
OF the Brooklyn Republicans 1t IS said because OF
his allegiance TO the local administration leaders
Colonel Michel says he Is besegcd daily by as
pirants for places in the new department and by
others. who present themselves to say good word
for the aspirants. Judging from the numbers VINO
have eye on the places to be filled. 1t would be
easy to imagine that the hard times grevously COM
planned OF In Industrial circles had also reached the
political field Colonel Michel cour,eousy and pa
tently receives and listens all his callers. He
tells the prospective oceholders to back their In
dorsements OF themselves by recommendations from
their friends and tells those who come with recon-
mendations thai he will be to remember their
words when he finally makes out his list OF APP
point ments.
Colonel Michel went to Coney Island on Sunday
and visited Police Captain Clayton. who assured
him that the Law was being observed. lie said ne
was satisfied from mis- own investigation that there
violations OF the law. He says that wniie
there was considerable beer sold. 1t was obtainable
only at the hotels.
II is said that John u. Post. OF the Twenty-thrd
Ward. will be Colonel Michelrs inspector for the
With Senate District. This Is the district in which
Colonel Michel lives. Mr.. Post Is well known
and pouar among Brooklynies He has secured
the Endorsements Of number OF leading Republic
cans including City Works Commissioner Theodore
II. Willis George II. Roberts. jr. chairman OF the
General Committee Jacob Bremen, chairman OF the
Executive Committee George T. Moon. vlce-pres
dent Of the General Committee: August c. Tate the
executive member of the Twenty-third Ward and
Waiter Is. Atterhury. president OF the Twenty-thrd
Ward Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
COMMISSIONER BLAIRS ESCAPE.
HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DROWNED HAD NOT
PRESIDENT MoULToN RESCUED HIM

PRESIDENT MOULToN RESCUED HIM
II is reported that Election Commissioner beh)a-
min y r,lair met what might have been serious
accident last Saturday In Masapequa. Long lsiahd'
while on a fishing trip in company with PRESIDENT
George =, Noulton OF the Brooklyn Board OF fiec-
films Mr. Mouton IS ardent fisherman. ana at
av.rv onnortunlty INDUCES In his favorite pas'ine'
I-or eever,l weeks Mr. Mouton has been trying 10
induce Mr. Blair to accompany him on one OF these
excurslons assuring him that no accident couid pos
chilly befau him while ne had such an experienced
fisherman as Mr. Moulton 10 direct his movements
Finally Mr. Blair was persuaded TO 90 fishing win
his colleague.
Saturday was appointed as the day. the Dafhe's
were packed with ed5les and bait. and the two
started out They secured permit which allowed
them 70 whip the streams In the neighborhood or
Masapeoua In the nope Of finding a favorable
place. Commissioner Blair crossed the creek at
deep and dangerous point on raft. guided by
small boy when an awkward movement upset the
raft and sent both the Commissioner and the small
boy into the water. The Commissioner. who is no
swimmer. sank. and the small boy made FOR the
shore.
Mr.. Moulon. seeing at a glance his colleagues
toward the struggling man. and after good deal
OF hard work succeeded In bringing him 10 the
shore. Mr.. BAR was exhausted. and II took long
time revive him. He is loud In praise OF Mr.
Moulton. VINO. he says. saved his life at the risk OF
his own Mr.. Moulton Is greatly grieved that an
planned by him bu, IL thankful that 1t was not a
serious