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The evening times., 1896-03-18
SOCIETY SMELLS FIGHT.
Row at the Grafton Between Num-
ber of Diplomats.

A fight, which resulted in riot call.
took place last night in the vicinity OF the
Hotel Grafton. corner OF Connecticut ave
nue. and De Sales street. The call came
into the Third precinct station about $50.
and Policemen Hart and Russell hurried to
the scene, only to find Mai. Moore in
control of the combatants.
The fight is said to have been between
several society swells attired in fuIl-dress
suits. Nc arrests We're made and the affair
was hushed up, IL being announced that
the principals We're believed to be at
taches OF foreign legations.
The evening times., 1896-03-18

Choyn~ki and GregEains Matched.
San Francisco. March 1s.-"Parson"
Davies has arranged an eightround con-
test between Aleck Greggains, OF this city,
and Joe Choynski, at present in New York.
1t will take place at the National Athletic
Club on April 16 for a purse, the amount of
which is yet to be decided upon.
The evening times., 1896-03-18
Feels It's Effects Yet.

The Sixth precinct patrol wagon brought
James Raker. 40 years Of age. and paraIyzed
throughout his entire structure. to Sanitary
Officer Franks office this afternoon. Ra-
ker Is entirely helpless and cannot speak,
as his tongue is also paralyzed. His terri
bic condition resulted from an electric
shock from live wire in Toledo, where he
was employed as an electric light expert.
The evening times., 1896-03-18
FENCE DISCOVERED.

Wagon Load of Goods Found In an
Italian House.
This afternoon Detective Lacey and
some Officers of the Sixth precinct dis
covered fence in Arthur Place. near
the Baltimore and Ohio depot. and recov-
erd a patrol wagon load of stolen goods,
the result OF many robberies.
The house was kept by an Italian woman
Warrants were sworn out this afternoon
for her arrest.
The evening times., 1896-03-18
sIRIEER5DsfO VIOLENCE
Extra pdIsy Put on Duty in
Chicago Today.
GARMENT WORKERS ACTIVE
Visited All the Shops and Compelled
Those Employed There TO Quit-Spe-
ciui Order Men Went Out This Morn
ing-Tileir Action Will Seriously
Cripple Merchant TailOrs.

Chicago, March S.-The strike OF the gar
ment workers developed number OF acts
or violence yesterday, and an extra force OF
policemen has been placed on duty today in
the neighborhood OF the CanalpOrt avenue.
Hinnau street, Maxwell street and Lawn
dale police stations. In these districts are
q great number OF tailor shops, and the
striking garment workers are doing their
utmost to prevent the shops from working.
The district Is mostly populated by Bone
mians.
The efforts are In most cases effectual.
They march through the streets, about 800
in number, talking loudly and gcsticulating
with fists and clubs.
WORKERS DRAGGED OUT BODILY.
Upon reaching tho place Of destination
number of the delegation so inside and de-
mand that those at work stop. In case OF
refusal, those in the shop are carried out
bodily, but the committees take care that no
property is injured.
A number OF the proprietors were pre-
pared for the callers, and when they put In
an appearance they were met by fierce
dogs, sticks, stones, and In one or two
instances more formidable weapons, such
rs revolvers. -
After il became known that the strikers
We're going through the district, the con-
tractors for the most part closed their
places, and call was sent out for
meeting of the Bohemian contractors last
night TO take action regarding the trouble.
This meeting was held in the same hall
that was in the possession of the strikers
all day. This nearly precpitated free
for-ali fight. for the strikers insisted that
the hall belonged 10 them and that they
had a right to attend the meeting.
STRIKE SPREADING TODAY.
Finding that it would be impossible to
hold a meeting by themselves, the contract
OTIS agreed to let the strikers In. A number
of speeches were made by t.ye contractors,
and, to pacify the men, Chairman Viska
permit ell three of their number to address
the meeting.
A rumor that private detectives were in
the hall threw the meeting into an uproar.
The strike spread iu 4 new direction this
morning, when the special order men re-
fused to go to work. Tais action on the
part of the men was dec .deG upon yesicr-
day and it is said that the strike among
them will seriously Grippe a number OF
Chicago merchant tailors, besides CO.
off the supply OF clothing from
of cities adjacent to Chicago. Ahoss
is said that 1000 additional clcthsns .sr<-
ers viii be affected. about one-halfo of whom
are members Of the union.
Chicago, March ls.-About 600 tail
ors, men. women and girls. struck work
today in support of the strike inaugurated
some time go by the clothing cutters and
trimmers. Today's strikers are known as
Especial order" tailors and are employed
mainly by contractors who manufacture
cheap clothing 70 rcustom tailors. These
strikers also have grievances. They claim
that their wages have been redu ced until
1t is impossible for them to live on the
money received for their work.
The evening times., 1896-03-18
The Chnr9e L. Serinus.

MOllie Turner. whose house on Nineteenth
street was raided last evening by q squad
OF Third precinct police headed by sergt.
Jordan. appeared in the police court this
forenoon on the charge of keeping n dis
reputable house. The case was continued
The evening times., 1896-03-18

Laura-How do you know Jean was the
author of that anonymous poem read al
the club luncheon.
Clara-She listened 10 Its reading.
The evening times., 1896-03-18

"you knew he was going to call that
night?''
Yes"
Now. In spite of the qnarrels between
you, didn't you regard him as your accepted
lover?''
"weu, yes, suppose So"
The evening times., 1896-03-18
FINANCIAL AND CONF ERcIAL,

New York Stock Market
Furnished by Frank wilson Brown. broker
No. 1888 + street
The evening times., 1896-03-18
Badness
Falling Hair. Dandruff.

Facial Blemishss and skin Diseases promptly
and permanently cured LIZ J. SEAMES.
1Ol 18th St, near G.
once and keaide1oA
The evening times., 1896-03-18
washington Stock Exchange.

Washington Stock Exchange
Sales-Lincoln Nat. Bank, 20 at i001z. Amer
Sec Il Trust at 14GI<. Capital Traction Il at
20. Met & r, s at i07L. s Electric Light,
10 at ll9. American GraphoDho-c, Ito az 5.
Ianston Monotypc. 20 at 81. After call
Was Loan & Trust, ut l2o.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
The evening times., 1896-03-18

DISTRICT OF CoLUNBI BIA BoNDs.
SIS lS09 '20-year Funding ......... 10J ......
IS Iy0l ''30-ycar Funding" gold.... lbs 1890.
rs 1907 Water Stock" currency. li0 ......
rs 1875 water Stock' currency. liz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
JfEAfPSTEAD.

The annual school meeting was held In the school
building on Tuesday evening. The attendance was
unusually large and the proceedings harmonious.
Edward Sherer chairman DR.. T. II. Smith and
Richard &. Campbell teers. and Charles A. Rob-
inson secretary. For trustee DR. G. G.. J. Finn was
unanimously elected 10 succeed himself The Board
OF Education has arranged TO make the Hemp
stead school a Regents University.
Or Dudley Gauticr, OF the Meadowbrook colony.
sailed for Europe last Saturday. and will spend the
summer there
Charles T.. Patterson the cashier OF the Hemp
stead Bank has launched handsome catboat the
Minnie.
The Rev j. W. Maynard. the pastor OF the Meth
odst Episcopal Church. and Professor Wallace s
Newton. the principal OF the High School are on
bicycle trip through Connecticut and Massachu-
setis.
The Hampstead Baseball Club will play the Lyn-
brook club at the Lynbrook Driving Park to-day.
4 number OF people have been injured OF late by
bicycle riders who carry lamps at night. The
hoard OF Trustees passed resolution on Monday
night TO the effect that all bicyclsts must carry
lighted lanterns after r. m.
81 Georges Sunday-schoOl will have old
fashioned picnic on Tuesday. when the scholars
and teachers will 20 by farm wagons TO Sea Gin,
where a family dinner Will be served.
The annual cruise OF the Hampstead Bay Yacht
,'lub will be held during the week beginning Au-
Gust Il About twenty-five boats VIII Join
eu rb trristian Fndeavor Society Of the BAPTIST
church held an ice cream festival in tent the
church grounds Wednesday evening. The
tendance was large, and about $50 was made
Preparations for the cycle carnival were COM
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! LONG ISLAND NEWS I
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GARDEN CITY.

A golf course Of eighteen links has been laid out
on the plains near Hampstead. 1t Is a fine one,
and there are n number Of good golf players
here some interesting contests are expected
A reception Will be held at the hotel on next
Saturday eynng for which a numbr Of invitations
have been Issued.
The warm weather has brought large number OF
guests to the hotel and the IL at its height
Among those registered during the week are Will
lam Langdon. Matthew and William HAVE. George
Elliot Little. William c. Rowland. Frank b. Green
and Theodore Wentz. OF New-York. Mrs A. B
Newman. Miss Agnes Halbort and James H. Hill
of Brooklyn Mrs Nelson Farland or Boston ana
Mr.. and Mrs. DUFFY and J. d. Forest, OF Great
Neck
An innovation In the line of travelling has been
adopted between the hotel here and the Edgelnere
az Aryerne The guests OF the tores w5o .rs,re 10
shore. and those Of the latter who desire 10 run
have social chat with their distant neiSh-
bors, can take the taHy-ho route recently es,dD
lished The inaugural trip was made FEW days
ago. Among those who came from the Edgemere
were Miss Kate Rolla. Lillian Russell >, II; bres
lin Robert Dunlap c. r. Socum, 7. I Murphy
r. G. Woodruff, A. II. Lawson and j. T. Blood
The services at the Cathedral Of the Incarnation
are being largely attended: Dr. F. Hamlet; OF
the absence Of Professor Woodcock. who is enjoy
Among the arrivals at the Garden City Hotel
during the week the following: Lillian Russell
Miss Kate Rolla. Mr. and Mrs Oven Over Westt9q re
ton, Miss S. d. Donnely, W. H. Appleton, J. H. Il
Breslin Robert Dunlap. Robert Appleton, c r.
slocum +. F. Murphy, L. c, Resented, j. j. Nor
ris H. c. Woodruff j. Bradshaw, A. W. Lawson
and Ansel Batonyi, of Edgemere, Miss A. w. Mar
tin, Mrs William ID. Warren William Lanedon;
Matthew Howe Mr.. and Mrs. William q. Borland
and Frank b. Green. of New-York; James H. CHI
Charles l.. Shepard, r.. W Taylor f. l.. snare, I.
H. Cantrcn Miss Agnes Habert Mr.. and Mrs
sias r Wood Mrs, a, b Neuman Hary1y ,, VIII
Jams Miss Frances williams. Miss Sadie j. Williams
and George Habert of Brooklyn Mrs. II White
and child Miss Carkson and j. Du murray. OF
Flushing: Mrs J. Nelson Borland and maid OF
Boston: Mr. and Mrs A. 3. Dufte. and II 7 For
rest and family of Great Neck: Miss f. r. Morton;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
AT THE EASTERN END.

The Ladies' Monumental Union OF Sag Harbor
son Square to the memory Of the soldiers ana
sailors who gave their lives IN defense OF their
country.
II is expected that the Long Island Railroaa
COMPANY will soon operate a summer steamboat
line from Fort Pond Bay TO Block Island. IL -
stated that the arrangements are about COM
peted .
new Methodist Episcopal Church is to be built
in Mattituck. -. c.,.
The result OF the annual election OF the Camp
meeting Association follows: President -
r Corey Cutchogue; vice-president, Cnariss ~.
Howell: secretary, George NJ. Vail; treasufer Ihao
y. Benjamin, all OF Riverhead me ioio"nS
Ciriffing and Nathan A. Downs OF Riverhead; W.
G. Greene and G. Is. Smith, OF Sag Harpof, 70
ward F. Hunting and William {; Gray, OF SCUM
ampton; G.. r. Jennings. OF Southold; q. NJ Iaii'
OF Orient and George +. Wells, or JafnesP9rt
The Student sextet, composed Ct Messrs: Hopke.
Cooke Maxneld Taylor, Cummings and Eastman.
will entertain the people OF Franklinyiile az me
Presbyterian Church on Friday and SATURDAY
evenings. The proceeds will De for the parsonage
fund. - ,,. ..,s
The Worthwhile Christian Endeavor Society held
a midsummer yesper service on Tuesday at Henry
l.. Hallocks grove. where II was joined by tne
society OF Riverhead.
At a meeting Of the Christian Endeavor Society
of Quogue, the following officers were elected'
President William H. Jessup; vice president. Ed
win L. Hutchinson: secretary, Miss Grace GrifDng,
treasurer. Miss Helen r. Bishop. The following
committees appointed: Prayer Meeting COM
mittee Lester Jessup. Charles Leach and MISS
Bertha VI. Fuller; Lookout Committee Marcus r.
James f. Ware and his family OF New-fork.
are spending the summer at the Mecox Inn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
EREEPORT.

william A. Pearsall celebrated bis twenty-nrs
birthday on Monday evening by musical stag"
at the home OF Thomas A. Smith. Each man who
attended brought a musical instrument. and the
result was an orchestra OF eleven pieces. num-
Der OF selections played. after which refrsh-
ments were served Those present A. J. Mac
Lean. Wright Robins. +. V. Baldwin, Bert Bedell
Warren Bedell. Charles Smith c. Bennett Smith,
Charles White. George Mole and Thomas A. Smith
The annual school meeting held on Tuesday even
ing a lively one. a large number being present
and the bao;ing for trustees went on with much
interest. William +. Miller reelected, and
Rowland H. Maryland was elected in place OF Lewis
II. Ross. The total amount voted for current
pen>es $500
The annual picnic OF the Greenwich Point Sunday
school Will be held on the afternoon and evening
OF August u in Smiths Grove
The Rev. j. .. Denning, a missionary at Mar
singphur, india, a letter OF thanks 10 the
Freeport Junior Epworth League for donation OF
picture cards and books sent last year.
q. Bennett Smith, the bicycle rider, will race In
meets next week at Coxsacke and Hudson.
Thomas A. Smith has leased the Freeport House,
the largest hotel In Freeport. from the George
Bechtel Brewing Company. and will open II to-day.
OF weakfish In day recently. This breaks the
Bishop A. y. lt,lejohn will preach In the churcn
OF the TRANSPORTATION on Sunday, August TO- poth
morning and evening. go - ,,A,.-,.
An addition has been built TO the presbyterian
Church which places the choir back or the pulpit.
and permits the seating OF larger number OK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
SHELTER ISLAND.

The departure OF he numerous yachts OF the
Shelter Island Yacht club OH their annual cruise
to New-London, Newport and Stonington carrying
with them many OF Shelter Islands sportsmen, de-
traced not the least from the usual gayey OF this
resort The aquatic sports were not INDUCED In 10
the usual extent but the field sports and social
events were followed with unusual enthusiasm
The arrival of the fleets Of the Corinthian ana
Knickerbocker yacht clubs from New-London on
Thursday afternoon compensated somewhat Tor the
departed yachts.
in order TO make the week a lively one In the
absence OF the yachtsmen fond mothers devoted
II particularly 10 the enjoyment of the children.
Shelter Island Is a great place for little ones. lis
climate is simply delightful for Them and its many
acres OF shady woods and bowers afford them sur
ficicnt playground to romp about and rccuperate.
Neck Park and enjoyed themselves playing In the
sand and roasting potatoes and clans after tAe
fashion of the Indians, who once lnnaDileI me
island. On Wednesday there were juvenile SWIM
ming matches under the direction of George r.
Walters, with handsome prizes for the yictor'., On
Friday evening the older folks were amused by
them in cake walk, held at the Prospect Inc
little were all attred in fancy costumes The
first showed them on large plantation eat.
Progressive euchre parties were the chief evening
entertainment at the hotels during the week The
one at the Bay View House TvesdGy resulted in
a victory for Mrs. }. H. Dykemann and r. Moses;
The prizes were silver handled paper-cutter and
a silver handled brush. Miss la Reonda won at
the oxford cottage, and her prize was handsome
gold medal
The last arrivals at the Manhanset House from
New-York and Brooklyn w. H. Cardwen. J. w.
Murray Mrs. T. Clark, Mrs. w. A. Ward Henry
A. f. Clearance Mr. and Mrs a. y. Boies Mrs. ID.
y: Powers. Mrs. g. \. Perkins. J. r. Brookes.
s Wsm Miss ABBEY S All Mss mrs l. = b
Hiydeni., G. IT, Wilcox and Mrs. T. E. Rogers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
CHARGES OF USURY MADE.
REAL ESTATE BROKER ARRESTED AND
HELD on SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS.

A REAL ESTATE BROKER ARRESTED AMI
HELD or SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS.
Clement E. Chevallier Of No. $50 Prospect Place
accuses James streeter, living at No. 16l Pulaski
~ real estate broker, and the alleged proprietor
o. the Woodhall Loan Company at NO lloo fui-
.oh-st. Of usury Sireeter was arraigned peioic
justice Steers yesterday morning in the Grant
suee' Police Court pleaded not guilty and MS eH-
animation was set down for Thursday. when rep
.e'eh'atve from the District-Atorney once VIII
&c present The complainant alleges That on sep
'e'noer IA last he became financially embarrassed
s'u borrowed $50 for four months from the W ood-
.N'' Loan Company. giving in payment notes signed
80 nD mdorsed in blank for amount dgsresaHHs
w. These notes were all dated September H. ana
M Nj ue In the following order: October u. SiS'
10 eHber IA, $l1; December IA, S14, January H.
nSsheyaller asserts that he has already paid So,
mat Streeter, as proprietor of the loan compa-
81. mas attempted 70 collect the last note by the
ereizure OF not only the chattels covered by the
ne gave 10 the loan company, but by other
yy.vpclty Us wei. belonging TO MS WIFE In inns
frnspyg.y %ere included wedding presents, knick
1898 ana other bric-a-brac which she had owned
,uIs ner marriage. When arraigncd .5,rceter de-
Ssa Gu lnat ne did not know the complainant never
sho any dealings with him, did not know anything
W., me case, and was not connected with the
y nod Loan Company Ia any way: lie entered
prdcua. oi not guilty. and got an adjournment 10
counsel Mrs. Chevallier also made com
wedding presents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Mrs. Kate I.arkin who was hacked almost to
death by her feeble minded sister. Alice heahey'
q. their home No lD Classon-ave.. early on
"Wednesday morning. died from her Injuries at
o,cIock Yesterday morning In the homeopathic
Uosnital Alice Heaney is at present confined In
the RAYMOND Street Jail 1t is thought that the
court Will adjudge the sri insane and commit her
asylum
At the trial OF Adgie Costello. "couchee-couchee
aa,cer before Justice J. Pratt Nostrand. at Coney
Island Yesterday the jury decided that the dance
was not immoral The detective VINO mA"' ''e
oas, gave an imitation OF the dance In court
Tho Central Presbyterian Church and the Trinity
r.oshv,eri,n Church were formally consolidated
yesterday by an order OF Justice Clement OF the
c,,,,.o,,. Court The new church will be- known as
IN. Central Presbyterian Church. The new trus-
,o.s ore sharlton Gulick John Wilson. slas H.
D. Dasld H. Valentine. William Cameron
t~,x e. Rovden. Elmer a. Ackley. John s. Hunter
and Edward i. lozier.
A., .bbe DELL Of No. 800 Court-st accused
-, a,rev Henry Bantau In the Butler street
60, ,es,crdav OF breaking into her boudoir ana
.,,,a fran, II a gold watch and chain ana pair
-, bracelets Detective Sergeant Edward Murphy
n, the Third Precinct, arrested Bantnu AT 'oheS
leland He pleaded guilty. ana Justice Ilshe h''"
60. 90 aus,t the action OF the Grand jury.
1ohr Brown OF Sheepshead Bay, was nned - py
r,,s,,ce Rhodes in the Fort Hamilton fohce Court
as,erdav for creating disturbance on car NO
1ss NJ the Nassau line its way from the isahd on
Thursday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
SEA CLIFF.

The Ladies' Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church held its annual fair on Monday AMI Tuesday.
pretty display OF fancy and useful articles, candy
etc. was made. The attendance good and the
society will benefit substantially. The following ladies'
were al the different tables: Mrs. c. Sackett Che-
borg Mrs Lander Snlffen, Mrs +. Rlnehart Mrs.
william c. Smith, Mrs. X. s. Pearsall. Mrs. w. f.
Fisher Mrs Alfred Cox Mrs. VI. T. Reed Mrs. Belle
Ieaycraft Mrs. Gustave Slmonson. Miss Ida Che-
borg. the Misses Lawrence. the Misses Atkinson.
Miss Brennan. Miss Florence Carpenter. Miss May
I.u Gar and Miss Gussie Worth.
81. Luke's Church is being fitted with electric
Hight system. which will add much to the comfort OF
the congregation.
At St Lukes Church Sunday evening
Robert Graham, the general secretary OF the Church
Temperance Society Will talk on the subject of tenn
perance
and Sunday heavie: than on any other day this
season The German camp meeting attracted a large
number.
The Engine Company held It's regular meeting on
Tuesday evening and elected several members. From
now until September 20 the engine-house will be
open for public inspection Thursday evenings from
10 . O'Clock. The Hook and Ladder Company Will
also keep open house on the same evenings.
Last Saturday evenings vaudeville entertainment
at the Yacht Club differed from the usual OF Sea
Cliff entertainments In that the talent was all pro-
fessional and the songs and jokes were the latest out
close of the entertainment the room was cleared and
dancing was INDUCED in until midnight.
The Epworth Guards entertainment on Saturday
night success.
The Volunteers of America. Post No. g. located at
Sea Clif has now a camp or outpost at Roslyn. On
Monday last they bad large gathering at the latter
people OF Rosyn turned out in force TO greet them and
gave them hearty welcome. 1t Is proposed to hold
evenings and Sunday afternoon. Captain Johns has
leased the old Justice Room and in turning II into
Volunteer armory trusts 10 enlist many under the
banners Mrs Johns will lead the exercises on sun
day afternoon at O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
PORT JEFFERSON AND OLD FIELD.

camp Of thirty forty business men or Brds~
port with their families. has been established on
the western shore Of Port Jefferson Harbor on tne
property OF Mr. Benner. The camp includes ABOUT
fifteen large apartment tents. which form con-
spicuous and interesting feature OF the Maroon
Many OF the men cross over to Bridgeport on ths
Nonawantc several times q week, and In thar way
combine business with pleasure Excursion parties
are sent out from the camp every day. wnicn
either go on fishing trips or exploring expedtions
along the tributary waters OF Port JEFFERSON
Harbor.
George r. Brown Of Brooklyn, and his FANNY
are spending the summer with relatives IN RON
jefferson. A.. -.,n,x
The Rev Mr. Shaw. who IL supplying the puppy
of the Episcopal Church In the absence OF tns
rector IL the guest OF Archdeacon Harrington ="
the Iatter's country seat. Old Field Manor .
At about o'clock on Thursday morning the III.
mates of the Old Field Point lighthouse were
startled bv cry for help coming from ne n" IN.
ton of the Sound. Fastening to the window' Wy
keeper OF the lighthouse saw a light about Two
hundred Yards out. The wind at the time was
blowing strong from the east. and such hedVy
sea was on that II was impossible TO keep a small
boat aiioa, The cry for help was heard severe!
the light suddenly disappeared Every enort was
made TO answer the voice. but the vino vas
against the land. No trace OF the people or sign
OF "A boat could be found at daylight
Judge Watson has been entertaining numper q
friends at his summer home in Old Field ROAD;
Judge Watson and several other public splrlted
men living in this road have placed brilliant street
make this drive attractive at night as IL II ID
DAYLIGHT