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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
DEATH OF A PRISONER.
SUDDEN END OF A GRAND ARMY MAN.

IN RAYMOND-ST. JAIL on A CHARGE OF BURG
Larry. HE WASTES AwAY"-TIIE COUNTY
PHYSICIAN ORDERS HIS HURRIED RE
MOvAL TO A HOSPITAL BUT HE EX
PRES IN THE RECEPTION ROOM
About ten days ago James NJ. Pote, who was
committed to the Raymond-st. jail from the
Adams-st. Police Court on February II. pend
ing the examination by the Grand Jury of
charge OF attempted burglary which had been pre-
ferred against him. manifested signs OF sickness
According to the statement Of those ut the JAIL
nothing serious seemed to be the matter with
Pote until a couple Of days ago. Then, as one
Of the officials there said last night, The seemed
to be sort of wasting away we brought him
down from his cell in tier b to another cell where
he could be watched better in case he became
worse" 1t Is not to be inferred from this that
the removal Of Pote brought with 1t any superior
sanitary advantages. AS the official above-re-
ferred to said when inquiry was made on this
point: I'VE don't keep any hospital here.
He added in response TO additional questions,
that prisoner there awaiting action by the
Grand jury who might be taken i'll at the
Jail, could be removed except by an order from
the County Judge This order nobody seems
TO have thought necessary to obtain for Pote,
who had wasted away" so much when County
Physician Shepard visited him last night, that
that official, in alarm at his condition, decided
to act without awaiting the regulation formali-
ties and ordered that POte be removed without
delay TO the Brooklyn Hospital. This was at
$50 o'clock. and an ambulance was summoned
at once. Pote was packed into 1t without de-
lay and five minutes later. gasping family
and almost unconscious, unloaded at the
Brooklyn Hospital. He died there In the re-
ccption-room before the ink making record Of
his case had dried in the books. The police
have meagre history of Pote. All they know
OF him Is that he arrested the night of
February g. by Patrolman Sinner. OF the Adams
ST. station-house as he was emerging from an
unoccupied house at No. SO Lawrence-st. Po;e
had not taken anything out Of the house. but
a file sharpened at one end was found in his
pocket. and this. In connection with his sus-
picous actions In that locality considered
sufficient by the police TO make out a case
against him. He gave his business that Of
an upholsterer. and his place Of residence as
the Mercer Hotel. lodging house In the lower
part OF the town Pote sixty-three years
old.
a friend of his declared last night that he was
thoroughly respectable and had been drunk at
This friend further said that Pote a native
Of Portland. Me. and a Grand Army In
good standing Pote left the Soldiers Home. at
Dayton. Ohio. last year upon receiving a legacy
| from aunt. and came East. Until this money
gone he lived the Commercial Hotel, at
No. ll9 Westinghouse, and evidently had a
| royal time Of IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
ROSECRlNS SAID Not A WORD.
From The Wushinpfon Star

FROM i ne w dSnlngtOn star.
The things person hears while travelling In
cosnito said an army officer. are not always very
complimentary TO himself"
Has anything Of that kind been occurring In your
experience? asked the star" man.
NO. wouldn't tell the story II that were the
case, but This is one some one else. The incident
Or which | am reminded occurred during the late
unplcasantness. The Army OF the Cumberland was
making march in driving rain storm-the In
fantry foot deep In mud the cavalry mud bespat-
tered. the wagons and artillery frequently stalled.
Several officers riding along the road when
they saw a cannon almost helplessy imbeddcd In the
-pcrVadng mud Of "A cOrnicld. At the suggestion
Of the leader they left their mounts and wadng over
TO tho group working to extricate this implement
or war, lent their assistance. The men were cursng
tho weather. the mud. tho horses. the gun, and
more particularly and with greater freedom. Cen
eral Rosecrlns. who fthey said. had got them into
all the trouble In tSc latter particular they were
all very fluent, with the exception OF one trooper
who was pushing ut the wheel with one OF the off,
GERS who working hardest. While the others
were doing brilliant work In the way OF revng the
General. he remained silent.
Finally the gun extricated from It's earthly
bed and the unrccognzed officers departed. Then
the silent soldier spoke
Don't you know you blame fools" he said. that
General Rosecrans was pushing that wheel with
me-"
This story" concluded the officer. was rela ed
to me by General Rosecrans, who appeared to enjoy
the Joke at his expense"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
ART FOR SCHOOLROOMS

The exhibition In the art rooms at No ia Mon
tague-st Of art decorations for schools attracted "A
large crowd yesterday afternoon and evening
When the object Of the display becomes better
known II Is certain that Il will attract all persons
interested In schools and the study OF art. Pro-
fessor Goodnow. TO whose energy Is due the sue
cessfu opening OF the exhibition. says that he rec
ognzes the fact that the scheme is new one for
Brooklyn. and that Brookynites must be educated
up to It," The walls OF the art completely
covered with the reproductions OF leading works Of
art. from the earliest days OF Egypt down TO the
present time. The centre-piece. formed by statue
of the Winged Victory OF Samothrace" and banks
OF palms. has been removed In order TO make way
for attendants at the institute lectures. The smaller
ro0m In which shown the original dra wings
from The Century Magazine" number OF pieces
OF pottery and several busts Is Of tho In
terestng places IN the exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
CARS CRUSHED HIM TO DEATH.
A BRAKEMAN CAUGHT BETWEEN MOVING
TRAIN AND A STATION PLATFORM.

Henry Compton, a brakeman. twenty-five years
old employed on the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
was crushed to death shortly after o'clock yester-
dav morning between the elevated railroad station
platform at Navy-st and train OF cars. 1t was
tho custom OF Compton to leave the Fifth-ave
train al the turn Of Myrtle and Hudson ayes. every
morning. and then 10 walk along the tracks short
distance to tho Navyst station This saved him the
necessity of going the Bridgest. station and or
thcn being compelled to walk back hve or six BLOCKS
which It would have been necessary for him to have
done 10 catch the Ridgewood train which comes up
Hudson-ave. from the ferry.
The Ridgcwool train Is in charge OF Engineer Her
man Fessendorf. 1t Compton's custom to signal
this train with lantern but this Fessendorf says
he failed 10 do yesterday morning. AS the train
was passing the Navy-st. station pane Of glass
was broken In the eecond This seen by
Henry Braisted a conductor who WAS on his way 10
work but nothing further was thought OF II until
the train rea ched Rdgcwood, where report OF the
accident received
Evidently Compton attempted TO board the second
car and In missing his grip was caught between the
guard rail on the station and the cars ani crushed
HIS body. when the train passed. dropped TO ne
street. Compton married. ana lived with his
wife and t" children at No. 2ji flfth-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
COMMISSIONER EMERY AROUSED.

The efforts of the Civil Service Reform Associa-
ton 10 place DR.. George Z. West. secretary of the
Health Department, under Schedule OF the
civil Service has aroused Health Commissioner
Emery He said yesterday: "Dr. West was
appointed two years ago under me. He is an execu-
tive who in the absence Of myself or my deputy
does the work Of the Department and his work as
Secretary is of a private character He should not
Come under the Civil Service rules. He Is exempt
on three counts-that he is a conhdant hand:ss
neonle want him TO come under the Civil Service
rreSniations, and yet the secretary of the civil
cervice Commission does not come under these
rues. Why not begin with him a. starterT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
THE NEW Y. VI. C. A. BUILDING.

There was meeting Of the Greenpoint brancn
of the Young Mems Christian Association on Mon
day night at No. 224 Manhattan-ave at whic"
plans for building were disc 'sseo '.s
President A. L. Perry in the chair. ana ths
suggestion made a few weeks ago by W. +. Cor
with a director that the association build on III
present site WIS approved. 1t was moved Dy
John W. Cummings that the new building DO OF
brick and FIVE stories in height. II was also sus-
gested that 1t should furnish accommodations To-
COO roon,e and that n gymnasium iSx5o be included
in the plans as we'll bowling alleys ana swl SWIM
ming tank There Will also be parlors, reauinH3
rooms class rooms and lodge rooms. ana nan
or auditorium for entertainments II was agfeeH
that buildings should not exceed IN coss h;o; -,
The following committee was appointed 10 op'atn
the views of representative business men OF me
ward on the subject: Director Robert j. Whittefnoes
and General Secretary Charles Lantz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
IT'S EFFECT ON DEALERS.
THE CASHIER OF THE EXCISE BOARD SAYS THAI
ONLY ABOUT 1850 SALOONS WILL BE
LEFT IN THE CITY-sTOREKEEP-
ERS TO SUFFER

Frs TO SUFFER.
II II Mchaells cashier TO the Excise Board
eave as his opinion yesterday that the operations
Of the Raines bill In Brooklyn would prooaoy
leave in existence only 1900. or, at the most, Inv
OF tho 5000 saloons doing business here at present
There can be no doubt" said Mr.. Michaelis to
Tribune reporter that wide disaster Will be spread
among the representatives OF the saloon trade doing
business In Brooklyn at present. AS was indicated
by interviews In The Tribune this morning. large
extent of the local traffic Is comprised In small
beer and ale saloons, whose customers are almost
exclusively OF tho poorer classes. The trade III
strong LIQUOR at these places Is almost nothing oy
comparison with the amount OF malt beverages
sold there and could not under any circumstances
he expected to be sufficiently profitable TO permit
than to continue their existence 1t IL this class or
saloonkeepers OF course who will suffer most Dy
the Roires bill and they will be found almost ex-
cIusyely 10 constitute the representatives, OF the
trade I'm those localities populated chiefly by LABOR
ing men In many places you VIII ma tour' ana
often five OF such saloons In block 81,
'The storekeepers who have license 70 sen
nauor will also suffer greatly. continued MT
afth OF these Will be financially able to put up the
amount required for a license; and besides. pro-
vision of the measure makes 1t requisite that liquor
shall be sold in a separate building. This IN the
vast majority OF cases. will raise an economical
question which will practically dsquallty the store
keeper from doing any further business OF tAls
ind
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PROTEST AGAINST UNION CEMETERY.
\ dAss-MEErING or EASTERN DISTRICT cTTI-
zENs TO BE HELD TONIGHT.

4 MASS-MEETING or EASTERN DISTRICT CTTI-
zENs TO BE HELD TONIGHT
The first determined effort the part OF the
property-owners OF the Twenty-eghth Ward to
have the old Union Cemetery moved Will be made
tonight at a mass-meeting In Nouner's Hall. at
Centra-ave. and Palmetto-st Property-owners In
that section OF the Eastern District have long been
protesting against the graveyard. The cemetery
occupies ten acres OF land. and Is bounded by
Irving-ave., Palmetto-st Knickerbockcr-ave. and
Putnam-ave 1t Is owned by the Methodist Prot
estant Church OF old Williamsburg The church
acquired the property from Mrs. Margaret t. Dur
yea in 1851, and until August. 1893. burials took
place there. Four months previous 10 that time
the cemetery trustees caused bill TO be put
through the Legislature providing for the removal
OF all the bodies to another cemetery. Some plot.
owners began proceedings which tied the hands OF
the trustees far removing any of the bodies
Is The case is still before the Court OF
Appeals, and a decision is expected next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25

remaining days OF the week T. De Quincy Tully.
secretary OF the society, yesterday asserted en-
phatically that tho Indictment OF every captain
will certainly become a reality. II tho law Is not
enforced.
How about Mr. Weles?" Secretary Tally was
asked.
well. we don't care about having him indicted
and sent 10 Jail"
rs there a movement on TIE part OF this organ'-
cation being made to bring about his indlctmcntY
mo- there IS not"
As the secretary answered this question he struck
q drawer in his desk with his hand several times.
and remarked that IT contained plenty OF evidence
1--WE do not want 20 hound The Ola man. ~ o'"-
tlnued; eve arc enforcing law
'But while YOU arc doing this ard as you say
have plenty o; evidence TO convict. is It consistent
with tho belief you maintain 70 permit the law TO
be vola,ed?" was another question asked.
"wo are going to look after ihe captains now
and Mr. Wolles will hear from IA later
Mr. Tully was asked II the brooklyn Prohibition
League was working with the society lie sald II
was not. Being told tina, the impression had been
conveyed By James Morton. vice-presIdcnt OK the
Law enforcement Society and a prominent mem
her OF the league Mr.. Tully answered that h.
could not conceive how that statement could be
made. 49, c,,,. ~, IN. s,cl.,v
will be on the alert 70 that every wei meaning
clause OF tho Ralnes law is carried out; Inc
MEASURE said the secretary. rs worse IMAM the
PREVIOUS ones for the saloon-keepers ana better
for the police and ourselves
In regard TO the serving Of wine ., communion
time In churches Mr.. Tuly said he q not think
the society would descend to enforcing law on
such point . ,.-., -, 49,, 90
cle,v has been working diligently OF late. He was
attacked by a crowd OF gamblers In East New York
on Sunday night and received a severe druDD'is.
The saloon In which the assault took place he
said is owned by man named Brigss the police
are now making an investigaton Eariy on sun
day morning Mr. Russell closed up with me t, ml
OF n policeman. at least twenty saloons IN " III
iamsbnrg, which had not been closed In years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
DIED ALONE WITH HIS DOG.

AGED DIR. RECORD FOUND DEAD IN HIS CHAIR
WHEN THE ANIMAL GAVE AN ALARM
One Of the best known characters about Brooklyn
Tor the last half century has been DR.. Robert M
hcord. veterinary surgeon. who lived on the sec
ond moor OF NO. sss Bridge-st Dr. Records only
companion was big Newfoundland dog. The
mournful bowling OF this creature at window
pane attracted the attention of Patroman Donnelly
early yesterday morning and ascending the stairs
ne officer found the old seated in chair dead
Aoout MIN were books. medicine bottles and other
asucies pertaining to his profession In the opinion
" "a physician VINO was summoned. DR.. RECORD died
rom rheumatism. with which he had long been
smcted From the medicine found near his body it
~ pIes1med that the old man was preparing some
oeath. The doctor was eighty-fve years cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
AFTER POLICE CT PLAINS.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIETY TO WATCH
THEM.
TO SEE THAT SALOONS OBSERVE THE EXCISE
LAws-A TALK WITH THE sEchE-
TARY MR.. FULLY.

The police captains OF the city Will III '"o iu'c.
ooa,ua tbs attention of the Law Enforcement So
,otv IN reference to the observation Of the Excise
law At the offices OF the organization 1t was sa'u
Yesterday that at meeting of the officers he'u ."
the day preceding 1t was decided TO aot OH ,ne
opinion OF Commissioner Welles that the captains
were responsible for the enforcement OF law III 'he
respective precincts. 1t is the intentoh vi ''
society to look after the commanders OF ponce anu
note failures to comply with the demands "'a'o "
clos. saloons on Sunday and after q. m on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
SIWDUST TO STOP 4 LEAK.
From The Boston Traveller

FrOm The Boston IfdNtItr
To stop the leakage Of a boat by the use of saw
dustfppsars at the first suggestion ridiculous. Ii
Ia a common method, however, employed by back
woodsmen IN parts of Australia. The other day
a party having a big pile OF luggage discovered.
upon loading II into scow at the end OF of the
regular carries that the boat leaked badly. To
DELAY for repairs would occasion considerable
noyance and without repairs to proceed seemed I'M
possible.
At this juncture OF the men had the boat un-
loaded again. and brought from sawmll near the
spot a quantity OF sawdust. This he sprnkled thick
ly upon the water either side of the boat. When
the weight again sank the boat, the influx OF water
through the sides and bottom sucked In the saw
swelled under the action OF the water. and actually
stopped the leakage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
PROFESSOR PUPIN'S TALK on Y RAYS.

The announcement that Professor NJ j. Pupln,
Of Columbia College. New-York, would explain me
mysteries Of the R0ntgen rays served to attract
an audience OF several hundred people TO the y NJ.
c. A. building, in Fulton-st, last night On the
platform of the hall an electric outfit. inc.uI-
Ing a small dynamo and other paraphernalia with
vb,ch Professor Pupln conducted few expert
ments showing principally the tuorescence in
Crookes tubes and other interesting phenomena
some interesting y rays results were shown whch
10 please the audience exceedingly. FRO
fessor Pupin alluded to, as remarkable fact. the
circumstances that Leonard, some time before ROnt-
gems discovery. had produced the projection of rays
lust beyond the vacuum tube, strangely enough,
wit bout producing the results that three months
ngo made R0ntgen famous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
"DUTCH TREAT" WITH DUNRATEN


II was very glad to read II the expulsion Of
Lord Dunraven from the New-York Yacht Club. "
said Dr.. A. F. Pcttys. at the Hamilton. II was
his party visited this country ard went hunting on
the plains. We were instructed to extend every
courtesy TO them. which did. much that
we were very considerably out OF pocket when they
left They rode one fine horse to death. and took
possession OF the camp as II they owned It, and
failed to repay the courtesies by even thanking us
for them. | had to 20 to Sidney. Neb.. the day
they to leave. and OF the party asked to
go with me- ! granted the request and he messed
with me. In the wagon was a quantity Of liquor.
to which he devoted himself so assduously that
II was gone by the time reached Sidney. When
we were leaving the wagon ne said: Doctor. It Is
cold morning Don't you think drink would do us
good
II thought 1t would. and we went into the hotel
and the Engshman ordered two drinks When they
were served. he paid for his own and had to
pay for mine That Is why was not sorry that
conducting himself a. q gentleman"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
.cENTRAL SKETCH CLUBS EXHIBITION

Inc nrst annual exhibition Of the Central Sketch
S.uo IN the Young Mems Christian Association
Sulding closed last evening. The exhibition con-
'ains III sketches by ten members Of the club and
collection Of drawings furnished by publishers in
e'aaing The Century" Puck" and Judge" COM
panes and The New-York Recorder" Several
cnsm three by MIR, Lebscher who resigned from the
Inc Of year ago. Mr. Gszan shows charcoal draw
soerable attention. Mr. Cheshire has on erhih,tIon
stsr co 81 pane. entitled I'm the Pasture and
sSs iSsrs VINCENT Gasan Fiala Hrssack, FoTrnan'
Smstho Cosgshal, Pitch. Ne.son, silvernon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
HE COULD FIGHT AT LEAST.
From The Washington Star.

dsHInBlUH
I'm ordinary conversation no one would detect
that naturally stutter." said A. L. benedict. at
the Normandie but such Is the fact When was
linguistic defect sufficiently to talk smoothly as
however, I cannot control myself. and always
SHUTTER badly as he does This fat ;s came very
in the mountains Of West Virginia. was In a
hotel talking smoothIy as ~ am prov, now when styt-
then entered into conversation with me. At once !
began to stutter. His face turned red, then white,
and finally no could stand It no longer.
Arising from his chair he began taking off his
coat, saying: S-s-sstr-s-s-stranger, c-c-ccca-ca-
CANT t,ttalk 70 s-s-s-s-snit 70, but ! k-k,kkn
II was % excited that the impsdlment In my
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
IN THE EASTERN DISIRIC1.t
SHOCKS FROM A FALLEN WIRE CAUS"
TWO TEAMS TO RUN AWAY.
ONE DRIVER THROWN TO THE GROUND ANU
SEVERELY rr,Rr-A BROKEN LEG MADE .
1T NECESSARY TO SHOOT ONE

IT NECESSARY TO SHOOT ONE
OF THE HORSES.
There was much excitement for nearly mar az
hour Yesterday afternoon at Graham-ave. Ano
Grand-st. after the breaking Of feed wire OF Inc
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company. There are
cross wires at that point and the one that oroKs
was on the Graham-ave. side. Two coaches belong
ing TO John Schlitz, undertaken OF No % moore
ST. and In charge of George Mason and Jonn reg
ner came along The coaches were returning from
a funeral. Masons coach was first and He2ners
directly behind. The wire broke just as Masons
vehicle was under It, The horses received a snock
which caused them to away. Regner did not
know what the trouble until his team toucheo
the wire and the horses nearly collapsed. They
recovered, however and ran away. Regner was
thrown to the pavement. striking on the back OF
his head. severely hurting him Both teams ran
along Graham-ave. The first was brought 70 STOP
at McKbben-st., while Regners horses ran as Iar
as Mesero.e-ave., where enc of them fell ana proke
a leg. 1t afterward shot. $1,000
The broken wire s!Zzled on the ground, ana every
time IL touched the tracks II threw out electto
sparks, which large crowds gathered 70 watcn.
The snow in the path of the wire also began 70
steam A number of policemen from toe Sregs-St'
station kept back the crowd until the wire was re-
paired. Regner attended by an ambulance sur
geon and taken home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
cHAPLES b. TURPON DEAD.

Charles y. Turpon died at his home. No 12S State
e. IN Monday afternoon, from attack OF pneu-
mona. Mr. Turpon born at Great Neck Long
Island. thirty-two years ago. His father, John
Turpon. was well known dealer in naval stores
in Front-st New-York. and after his death his
sons formed the Charles b. Turpon Company which
continued in the same line of business at Maiden
Lane and Water-st. Mr. Turpon unmarried
and is survived by his BROTHERS and business asso-
sister His funeral will be held at 81. Georges
Cburch pushing tomorrow at o'clock p. m. The
burial will be at Manhasset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
HE opTEcrED TO MOTHERS-IN-LAW.

George Williams. a waiter Of No. "a Gwinnett~
ST. was in the Lee Avenue Police Court yesterday
charged with striking his wife on the head with .
tin wash boiler. Mrs. Williams was entertaining
her mother on Monday night, when Williams TO-
turned home He 1t is said. told his wife that moth
.rs-,r-law were a nuisance and the more they kepe
away from their daughters the better 1t was MIS-
Williams didn't think so. and upbraided her nus
band 1t is alleged that she attempted to hit NUM-
and Williams IL is charged seized the boiler ana
brought 1t down on her head. Mrs. WiIllams
mother tried act the part OF peacemaker am, anu
was routed Mrs Williams was so severely hurs
thar an ambulance surgeon had to stitch UP n1s
wounds Williams was arrested but as Mrs. WIN.
Jams was in court yesterday 10 prosecute "'A'
he was discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25

speech became prominent that cou s II ny had,
60 there was nothing to do but prepare LOT nSHHI
IN which would have been pafed the az town
n.arsd tha room and arrested us both. expia'nsu
to Mayor and he released st %s Of
ting me have an hours start 70 ge' ou' Va
before the sufferer was turned loose.