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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
THE nsuoKERy AN UNCERTAIN QUANTITY.
SOME TROUBLE on BROOKLYN ELEVATED TRAINS
SINCE THE LOOP AT THE BRIDGE
WAS OPENED

r-nder ,he new system Of running trains the
prooklyn Elevated Railroad. since the hoop at the
Bridge was put use, u Is not easy to tell every
time where the smoking car Is to be found For
rerly II was always a. m" rear end Of train going
downtown and ct the front end going uptown The
question OF dealing with the smoking cars was the
cause OF some embarrassment to General Manager
Parton when he was making arrangements for the
change and at time he thought II would be
necessary 10 place these cars in the middle or the
trains Later however. he decided that this would
M, ba marketable and that It would be best 10
transfer the smoker from one end OF the train 10
the other at outer termini OF the two branches
.ha. rim to the Bridge This Is generally done now
except in the case OF the two-car trains that nun
late at night and in the early hours or the morning
>.ye-,heless some confusion Is caused 10 pas
cra and every now and then the guards
oor,elled TO inform woud-be smokers that they are
not In the proper part Of the train man. for In
,,co will enter the car under the impression
ma, he Is in smoker. and calmly proceed to
ught his cigar pipe. though now ne u not gen
orally able 10 advance beyond the point OF striking
u.o,ch before the guard Is ION to him." and sum-
Ii, orders him 10 the front Regular patrons OF
his line quickly learn to keep their eyes open ana
Itch FOR the sign on the outside Of the car which
,d,cates its character and IS only casual riders
u,ho fan into mistakes. no" that ths nv" ''''' ~
,'ra.,v generally understood -.
p's'' good many women; however have not caught
on the fact thai s onv afer some Trouble tina;
~ ~ them can be persuaded to enter H. Al one
80 The stations the other day there was crow1 10
%, aboard including number OF ~ rph ns, carr
s,srd between the last and The nex 10 tns ass az
guar guar on persuasvely Both gates both gat Is,
SANG on ~ the women would not listen 10 MN.
bul soiiio ~, oven went far as TO ask why ne
ad nted her and threatened 70 ep Ss ds ni
the ohlV g. sist.1 on her going into the smoking
c t and It was with difficulty mat ne was rs sp o,be
prrsuaur ~" Women commonly accounted
end oi n,u,tye than members OF the serner sex oai
IN MS nai respect for that particular woman IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
RENT on TAXING HER LIFE.

ttraa olsen. twenty-five years Cd, VINO Is en-
,.,ov,d IN the family OF j. :. Ounan' OF NO " fark
80 80 servant attempted suicide Yesterday
zoo ~ ! curious combination OF posons.
RI, s,o IN, off the tops OF a number OF sulphur
matches threw them into glass Of water and
,hen swallowed the mixture The desired effect was
m, obtained. ana she then went 10 uie cellar and
placed rubber tube on the gas meter ana inhaled
-. go, n, - g. Mclean. OF No. 10i Sxth-sve.
a c,I,ed in The police were also Informed; and
wa .sn,,'.nra came from the Seney HOSP tai. IL
az ..s a. the hcs,ltai that she would recover
Yesterday morning me ~emaT na rsr s,sta . s
Irom' = In tho .etter the yourg man broke on the
enssssment Despondeacy over this love affair was
- cal OF her attempt to END her ai~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
POPULAR TEACHERS MARRIED.
THE CEREMONY UNITING MISS DAY TO PROBES
soR ABBOT PERFORMED YESTERDAY.

soR ABBOT PERFORMED YESTERDAY.
The marriage OF Principal Charles r. Abbot. Of
Public School No. l. and Miss Alice Day, teacher
IN the same school, took place yesterday morning
at Il O'Clock. in ST. Marks Episcopal Church, Ade-
phi-st near De Kaib-ave The Rev. Spencer s.
Roche oficiated assisted by the Rev. William w.
Blatchford who VIII take charge Of st. Marks
during the rectors absence The church was tast-
fly decorated by the Altar Society. Although the
Invitations were confined to intimate friends, the
church was thronged with the many friends or
the bride and bridegroom among the teachers and
scholars OF the school The ceremony used was
the simple Episcopal ritual
Mr.. and Mrs Abbot left Immediately after the
ceremony for their bridal tour. after which they
will 20 10 Mr. Abbots country seat in New-Canaan
Conn. for the summer Although forty-three years
older than his bride Professor Abbot looks scarce
" a day over fifty. and gave his responses In a
clear and distinct tone. Mr.. Abbot has taught
school for nfty-three years more than hall OF which
time he has been connected with the brooklyn
schools For the last four years he has also acted
as assistant rector OF ST. Marks Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
A NEW WOMAN" FROM FOREIGN SHORES.

Miss Sarah Kennedy, native OF lfeianu' ap
neared az the United States District Court yesterday
md declared her intention to become citizen or
the United States.
.Whv so?' asked the clerk In charge. surprised
that a woman should make such an application
81 was born in Ireland replied MISS henheu!
49, 80, IN France 10 be educated became
ns,,1cn Of France under the Empire ana ater
n,dsr the Republic and now / want TO sever my
i,eanna IN france and become an American clu-
zen. alta .h.+ the law was some
ohscrre /, her case. but that she could cali
,ter and submit her proposition TO Judge behedirl
she departed. apparently SATISFIED tha' 'he'e "ou''
- no dlfficulty about the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
!: THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN

TWO boards be merged? He believed that a
union of the two boards and a selection of the
BEST features of the systems of both cities would
commend Itself to the members OF the Commits
sion and be productive OF the best results
The president was heartily applauded at the
close Of his speech
the present vice-president. Mr.. Harrigan,
nominated Charles A. Buttrck for vice pres-
dent Mr.. Buttrck was unanimously elected.
upon recommendation of Mr.. Mcnamara, the
salaries of the following places We're fixed as fol-
lows: Assistant Secretary. $1,000; Supern-
tendent of Buildings. $1,000: Assistant Supern-
tendent OF Buildings. $500; Chief Engineer.
81. $50
J. II. Tuy was elected Assistant Secretary:
James w. Naughton Superintendent of Build
ings Frank A Regain. Assistant Superintendent
OF Buildings, and William +. Cunningham Chief
Engineer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
A DOUBTFUL HONOR.

BROOK YN's MAYOR LOOKS WITH SUSPICION
AT LETTER FROM ITALY.
Mayor Wurster has into possession OF
new title. A correspondent at Naples. Italy. has
addressed a letter TO him under this rather start
ling superscription; ITO the Esregious Mr.. Syndic.
Of Brooklyn. America" The letter reads fol-
lows
Naples. Via Nova
S. Ferdinando, q
II, vi. 1856
Egregious Sr-I wish know the address OF
Mrs Aphonse Marrowe and Alphonse Sena, woollen
drapers dwelling in this town, my brothers-in-law.
Accept Of Your Lordshp. very devoted servant.
FRANCISCO MAIORINA.
Postmaster Sullivans Interpreter. who has seen
many strange things, translates the Mr.. Syndic''
as meaning His Honor. the Mayor" But the
"F,gregious' as handle 10 the chief magistrates
name Is something which passes his understand
ing The Mayor is inclined TO take exception to the
appellation: but the officer who guards the outer
portals of his office and who is excellent Italian
scholar. although from Germany, has assured Mr..
Wurster that the term Is regarded as a title OF
great respect In Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08

vavor Wurster was Hisrepresented In one OF the
morning papers yesterday. II was said that ne nao
,,o,osd Alderman Doye's resolution provldne LOT
os,bal,,ne Fourth-ave.. because the city couu no'
snord IT, The facts Of the case are tna' tne 'eo'u
.,,ro ~ the provision In the city charter whlch
o ,ta, a law not acted upon by the Mayor IN
,an davs becomes law by virtue OF that tact Inc ne
Ms absence from town DELAYED ms aet'oh re
Mdyy ,a,,or ~ the resolution. ard 10 say tnet ne
was !, mi which would be Of so much benefit 10
uhseImen is considered an Injustice py mayor
" ling interests of the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
u.,rc THE LICENSE CANCELLED.

nh. ,roccedngs begun by the Rev Edwin rol'el
- the Grace English Evangelical Lutheran
rhuch In Rodney-st. to secure the
the liquor-tax certificate granted 10 jon, IAN.
'or '"e ~ su,rene Court yesterday before Justice
,ne the ground OF the action Is mat me sa,o1n
IS only feet away from ao tire thar falcons
son ,-sSf a00 feet away from the hsrxe oa,,,ton
Istics Osborne directed an answer s, II be sent 10
- - served and me case VIA '
rSfsr.e Ter dGtmulnafion~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
A HUSBAND DISAPPEARS WITH HIS TWO
YEAR-OLD CHILD.
HE sENps A NOTE TO HIS WIFE. SAYING THAT
He HAS SAILED FOR HOME BUT THIS
NOT RELIEVED.

Is NOT BELIEVED.
Mrs Gaisvar Oechs.er who lives at No 70 Ever
green-ave has asked the police to look for her
husband and two year-old child, who have been
missing since Saturday. Oechsler Is blacksmith
and the couple have been married five years. Their
domestic life not a happy one. and as result
frequent quarrels took place It Is said. on the
day Of the disappearance Oechs!er. told his wife TO
dress the child. as he wanted TO take 1t out Tor
walk She did 80. and Oechsler, with the cniid lett
the house. When night came and there was TO
signs OF their return Hrs. Oechser began to worry
All night she sat by the OPEN window looking ior
her husband and the child. On Monday she visited
the home OF her mother-n-law, VINO lived In Flush
ing-ave., and found the place vacant. From
neighbor Mrs. Oechsler learned that the mo'her-
in-law had sailed for Germany on Saturday. taking
with her her son and grandchild. Mrs. Oechser
tainted on hearing this. and was taken to her
home where to her surprise she found this note in
her husbands handwriting:
With this let you know that you don't need
70 look for We left with my mother TOT home
| hope good luck. and that you Will get along pct
without IT, OfSOdSLrN-
Oechsler's assertion that he has gene abroad Is
not generally believed There Is little doubt that
his mother sailed but It Is believed that he availed
himself Of the opportunity 70 leave his Wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
Naples. Via Nova.
MEETING or THE BROOKLYN PRESBYTERY.

The Brooklyn Presbytery held its summer meeting
at the Arlington Avenue Presbyterian Church on
Monday night The Presbytery granted letters OF dis
mission TO the members OF the Trinity Presbyterian
Church. and motion OF the Rev DR.. J. F. Car
son passed the resolutions which unite Trinity to
the Central Presbyterian Church The Rev. DR.. K.
s Dawson moderator. and pastor Of the Ansle
Street Church presided The fall meeting OF the
Presbytery will be held on the first Monday In Oc-
tOber o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
sWANSTROM AGAIN NAMED.
pr.rLEcrEp PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
OF EDUCATION.

syr saYARY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT RAISED
from 5000 TO 5000 A YEAR-THE PREsI-
DENT IN HIS ADDRESS SPEAKS OF
GREATER NEw-yoRK-
PROMPTLY at o'clock yesterday afternoon
President Swanstrom called the Board OF Educa-
.,n ~ order and the liveliest session of the year
uas begun In the reading or the minutes AS
.,s,ant Secretary Tully made a new record. the
time now being four minutes twehty-three ana
three-ffths seconds
4 communication from the Mayor announcing
the names Of the newly appointed members OF
,he board was then read, and the new men were
introduced by the president
The usual reports followed. but. despite the
hanging Of the presidents gavel. the members
would gather into groups and engage in earnest
conversation The female members Of the Board.
usually most attentive. were punched in the
corner Of the Boards room and discussed some
topic as earnestly as their brethren. The buzz
ine" continued until Mr.. Maxwell proposed to
make No ~ branch of the Training School.
This brought protest from Mr.. Higgins. VINO
moved that the matter be postponed till the Au-
gust meeting Then Mrs. Pettingl rose to her
feet with remarkably clear. concise statement
OF the reasons why this school had been selected.
After remarks by Mr.. Maxwell. Mr.. Rowe and
Professor Hooper, Mr.. Higgins withdrew his mo-
tion and the resolution OF Mr.. Maxwell was
passed
On resolution OF Mr.. Weir, the salary Of the
Superintendent OF Education was increased from
5000 TO $4,000. Mr.. Higgins moved that the
salaries Of the Associate superintendent be
increased $500 each. Mr. Weir chairman Of the
Committee on Teachers said the matter had
been thoroughly discussed in the committee. and
It had been decided that. In view of the extra
expense to which the Superintendent put.
his salary should be raised, but because Of the
condition of the school treasury no increase
could be given the associates. After consider
able discussion. the motion Of Mr.. Higgins was
carried. The salary of the director of physical
culture was raised from $3.50 to $500 This
done. il is said, rsta'H tie services of the
present director. who has resolved a fattering
offer 10 take charge OF the same del a.tment in
the New-York schools
Mr.. Lynch moved that holders Of probationary
licenses granted by the Superintendent be de-
clared to be employees Of the Board, who shall
be paid only for actual service and at the rates
paid TO substitute teachers also. that all holders
of temporary and permanent B certificates be
declared to be employees Of this Board when they
are assigned to duty by the respective local COM
mittees but nothing herein contained shall au-
thorize the establishment Of additional classes
for the purpose OF giving employment to such
holders.
THE REPORT FOR JUNE.
The City Treasurer submitted the following re-
port for the month Of June:
June So iSsS-sfats sppropration Is
University OF New-York. 1000
aChr No
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
BROOKLYN NAV DROWNED.

Frederick J. ". Wegener. clerk AT Station A.
drowned July 3. II Kenosha Lake Sullivan
County where his parents live Mr. Weg>.ner was
his vacation at the time OF his death He was
twerty-one years old. ard was appointed August l.
1895. He lived al No. al FNushng-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
MAN AND WIFE HELD FOR AssarL1.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ebert. OF No 1873 Twsifth-u
were put under bends OF $50 each for exxminastso
In Judge Rhodes's court yesterday mornine e.
charss OF assault. On MONDAY aftsrpeoa Mn
Inert hersswhippsd Martin Psils. Of Fort neul0osn
White hss husband hs,d hh esDs % thak - Gr1S
- 6sssnd sinssh. n NJ eoek etaeo q 0ono1ro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
posrorFIcE CLERKS DEATH.

p t,,tbel. for several years a clerk at Sub
zss,aI station s. died Monday at his home. NO ."
Istavette-ave OF pneumonia Mr.. Hupoeh ""S
ofty-seven years Old lie was appon'o' ''o'e~'
r 1856
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
ATTACKED. BUT DOES NOT KNOW WHY.

James Lee OF No. 23l North Frfth-st.. and Walter
Kingsley. Of No. 2ss North Secondst., were held In
900 bail each yesterday by Justice Lemon In the
Lee Avenue Police Court, charged with assautins
Lewis Anderson. a tugboat pilot. Monday night
with a bale stick. Anderson is confined IN the
Eastern District Hospital suffering from fractured
skull. At the time OF the assault the injured man
was returning TO his home. when the ASSISTANTS.
ne alleges. jumped out OF hallway and struck
him down The prisoners refuse 70 give any reason
for the ck and Anderson told the police that
he could not account for IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
TURNED OVER TO FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.

TURNED OVER TO FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.
Horace Bradford. the middle-aged man who was
found ten days ago Driggs-ave. and Broadway
suffering from a fractured nose from e fall while
intoxicated and when searched $40 in ten-cent
counterfeit pieces found upon him. was yesser
day turned to the United States authorities by
Justice Lemon in the Lee Avenue Police Court.
The prisoner refused give the police any nforma-
ton az to how he came in possession OF the coin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08

port for the month Of June:
MAJ 81 ls9s-Balance Observation-Disclosures. 81 267 463 90
June appropr. ration 42l 99s 10
University State CT New-York. 10000
Flatlsnd school moneys No !. I2J 90
falkland school moneys. No 3. l.l2o 20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1,sG3 50
Three months interest to date. 1.ls4 50
81, 700, AGO 70
Payments by 200 warrenis.... 2Gs. c3 "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-08
THE REPORT FOR JUNE.

The City Treasurer submitted the following re-
mort for the month Of June:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
rlIIcAGo MARKET

CHICAGO. ILL. Jan 2O.-Reports on
stocks of wheat from all parts OF the
world showed reductions to-day. and, as
was TO Doe expected. prices improved 10
correspond. 1t was given out mat
prominent bear operator was on the bull
Side of grain and provisions, but il was
thought likely that he was making the
best of "a bad bargain and was covering
up the stuff he was short Al The open
ing thc feeling was barely steady, win
little news OF Importance al hand. Broom
ham Trade News was reported as hay
ing more favorable advices on the Indian
crop than heretofore. May wheat open
ed from GIa-u6D'Sc., sold between GOllc.
and GliNc., closing at OlHsUOlIc., Adtsc.
higher than Saturday Cash wheat was
1c. per bushel higher.
Coma slight Improvement I'm corn
prices took place but the advance was
90 ne cIeuItcu 'puuciuaIy TO wheat. May
corn opened from 2Jc. To 2N'sU29c., sold
between 29d 29isc. and 2y3sc, closing at
I9NN2N &c.. asc. higher than Saturday.
Cash corn was Ac. higher early, but lost
the advance later.
Oats advanced on the strength Of other
speculative articles With wheat. corn.
and provisions going higher. there was
no opposing influence sufficiently great
20 cau.e "a decline I'M oats. Trading was
active but not important May oats
closed i,c. higher than SATURDAY Cash
oats We're ilc higher.
Provisions were the star attractions
ON the floor With prices at the OPEN
ing ioI lJc. up and lard and ribs In line,
th. prospect was decidedly discouraging
30 the shorts. A sharp bulge took place
at once. followed at intervals by iiurries
ana slight advances. 4 light run OF
hogs added to the strength, and the
prospect "a further of further restric-
tion in supplies helped matters Pork,
lard and ribs closed l00l5c. higher
rfn. LOADING fUfurDe RANGED as follows
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
SOUTHERN FREIGHT ASSOCIATION.
4 Plan Proposed by Which to Pool the
Trafiic From southern Points.

NEW YORK. Jan. 20-The Mail and
Express this afternoon prints the fol-
lowing:
1t is learned on the highest authoritv
that the lines comprising the Southern
States Freight Association are preparing
a plan whereby IL Is proposed 10 pool
the traffic to and from southern ?oiGJ
within the Jurisdiction Of that orgsniza-
ton. Steps to that end have been al
ready taken. and the special committee,
which was in session In this city the lat
ter part OF last week. discussed various
means and prepared a basis on which 10
divide the business. 4nls committee was
headed by Commissioner Haines, OF the
Southern States Freight Association, and
among the other members present were
Vice President Findley. OF the southern.
General Manager Scott, Of the Georgia
railroad. Nice-President Erwin. Of the
Plant system. and Traffic Manager Elmer
son. of the Atlantic Coast Line
This committee held 1nal meeting
Saturday morning al No. "a Park Place,
and they will meet soon again 10 make
their reports as TO the acceptance OF the
plan proposed. The present pnsatisfac-
tory condition of southern traffic. coupled
with the dissatisfaction known 10 exist
among the lines. are responsible for the
proposed plan of division,
For some time past II has been appa-
rent that steps In the proposed direction
would have 10 be taken IN order TO pre-
vent open rebellion.
The notice OF withdrawal OF the Sea
board Air Line fastened matters, and UNI
der the proposed plan all differences VIII
be settled DiNerentials are proposed.
the general plan OF the JOINT Traffic AS
ISOLATION will be followed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
AN INDIAN CHIEF.
TAT nan. NO. 2.
Under Arrest for Murder Two Years Ago
The Much Married Isaacs.

SERGENT. KY. Jan. 19-Special-
Lewis Hail. Of West Virginia, passed here
yesterday en- route for Prestonsburg,
Floyd county. having in custody Talton
Hall. a desperate character. and a cousin
OF the late notorious outlaw and des-
perado. Talton Hall. who was hanged at
Wise Courthouse Va. In September. 1892
for the murder Of Amos Hylton.
II is alleged that Hall brutally muir
dered "Morg" Turner. "A respectable far
mer. I'm cold blood, on Middle Creek. near
Prestonsburg. in the fall OF 1887, nine
years ago, when he skipped the county.
His whereabouts was unknown until two
weeks ago, when he was located ia the
mountains Of Russell county, Va, near
the West Virginia line, and an immediate
plan was made for his arrest
lie resisted. and fight ensued, but no
one was hurt. A reward OF 800 Is Of
fered for his arrest and conviction. Great
excitement prevails. as II Is thought Floyd
Courthouse will witness her first legal
conviction He will be given a just and
speedy trial
George Isaacs, aged seventy, who skip
ped from Bottom Fork Creek. this coun-
". near the Virginia border line. leaving
Mrs Liza Jones Policy, bride of six
months. a few days ago. as announced in
The Times. suddenly turned up in Floyd
county. thirty miles away, early yester-
day morning and last night was married
10 Mrs. cole. a widow. aged fifty,
on Beaver Greek. near the Letcher coun-
~ line. making his ninth marriage I'm
Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia
This was Mrs Coles third marriage. and
she has lived TO see the death OF all OF
them, but Il Is plain TO say she will never
witness Mr.. Isaacs' death, as he will
doubtless skip the country soon, as he
usually does.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21
Richmond Produce Market

prices corrected weekly by f. W. Evan.
& Co. general commission merchantsD
Quotations to-day are as follows.
EGGS.
In crates. near by, fresh laid per dozen
10 TO &C.
In crates. from other sections, fresh
per dozen. Ice.
In barrels and boxes. per dozen, Is to
l6c.
POULTRY.
Dressed turkeys, choice. per pound.
Y TO u lie.
Dressed turkeys fair. per pound, II 10
II l-2c.
Dressed turkeys. common, per pound,
10 10 10 l-2c.
Dressed chickens, small. per pound. 10
20 lie.
Dressed chickens. large. per pound, 7
10 &c.
Dressed ducks. fat. per pound. II 10 l2c
Dressed ducks. poor. per pound. 10 to lie.