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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
THE BRIDGE TROLLEY LINE.
LayinE Rails on the North Roadway-servios
May Begin on Dec. 1.

VIZ 10
The work of laying the tracks Of the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company over the Brooklyn
Bridge was begun on Thursday night. Permis-
sion was obtained during the afternoon. and
Immediately after the heavy traffic Of the even.
ing was over tho night gang of forty laborers
started in to tear up the cobblestones on the
north roadway at the Sands street terminus in
Brooklyn. The laborers worked all night, and
when they were relieved yesterday morning
over 500 feet of track had been laid. Trucks
and vehicles of all kinds used the south road.
way. Traffic was delayed for half an hour. As
fast as the rails are laid the overhead trolley
wire is stretched. Several large cars were run
along the rails at different intervals Yesterday
so as to determine the space required for them.
Up to 8 o'clock last night over $50 feet OF rails
had been laid.
The east-oound track will be run over the
south roadway. A loop on this side will connect
1t with the west. bound track, which in turn will
connect with the trolley lines in Brooklyn.
The officials OF the trolley car companies say
that they expect to have tho bridge line in
service by Dec. /.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
MVSEMEETS
Tho RED Band or san sevoro at tho Metropolis
tan Opera House.


The Red Band of San Severe had tho dis
~tinction Of opening the doors of the Metropolis
tan Opera House last night. The organization
was founded sixteen years ago at the town of
San Severe, and has been kept together by the
municipality since that time. 1t has won praise
in it's own country, played in Germany with
credit, and this season will mako a tour OF the
American cities to struggle with Philip Sousa
and Victor Herbert for the brass band honors of
the country.
usually the fact that nearly all OF the players
are very young men Is almost as striking as the
red hats and the red stripes down their trousers
legs, which have given the band its name.
There are said to DO sixty players in ths organi-
cation, and the stage Of the opeJa house
was crowded enough to make that claim
seem plausible. The house was crowd
ed, and the enthusiasm made 1t clear
that many Of the players compatriots
were present. Since Tsmagno's heelers used
to line up on the left side Of the audito-
rum, such exotic outbursts have never boon
heard. But there were very few persons in the
theatre who were not prepared to agree in their
commentator. Even those who began to have
a headache after the second number could not
deny that the band was q remarkably fine or
Ranization.
The striking qualities in the playing last
night were tho remarkable precision OF tho
players, their refinement, and their splendid
ensemble playing; The playing Of the band
was unquestionably finer than that OF our
military bands. Some of their work was
exceptionally well done, and difficulties
frequently insurmountable to such bands
were overcome with complete ease and
surprising effectiveness. apparently. Sig.
nor Sorrentino was responsible for many OF
the best attributes OF the performance,
and his complete control of the players was
evident throughout the programme last night.
Undoubtedly the volume of tone which tho
hand produced was entirely too great for
the audience room of the Metropolitan. A
very much larger auditorium would be the APP
propriate place for such concerts. The Red
Band OF San $ NO is undoubtedly an exception
ally fine band on II 1t does make considerably
too much noise for the Metropolitan. The pro.
gramme included the william Tell overture,
lions from ".Cavalleria Rusticana," Schubcrt's
"Serenade.' and Massenet's Scenes Pittor-
eslues." Possibly in this last number the band
showed best what 1t can accomplish with music
so little suited to It's means.
The solos on the brass instruments last night
were played by the band not on comets, but on
trunpets. There were two bass clarinets in
the band. and another unusual feature was the
presence of two tom-toms, played with astonish.
ing viRor and virtuosity. In q large enough
auditorium, the Red Band ought to be appre-
ciated by all that enjoy military orchestras.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
MISS cIsNERos TO BE 4 YANKEE.
She waves an American FlaE and Abjures Her
Allegiance to Alfonso.

EvanRelina Cosio y Cisneros. who recently
escaped from prison in Cuba, declared at the
County Court House yesterday her intention to
become a citizen OF the United States. She was
accompanied by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. The ap-
plicant wore a dark skirt and on her plaid silk
waist was pinned the flag OF Cuba. She carried
in her hand a mall silk American flag which
she waved as she took the oath forswearing
allegiance to tho King of Spain and declaring
her allegiance to this country. Tho oath, which
WAS Interpreted to her, ran:
IL, EvanRelina Cesio y Cisneros, do declare on
oath that II is my bona 1ide intention to become
a citizen OF the United States of America, and to
renounce forever all allegiance to any foreign
prince. potentate.. State or sovereignty what
ever. and particularly to the King OF Spain. OF
In the United States on the 18th day of Octo.
Der. 1897"
She Immediately left the building, accompa-
MED by q curious crowd that had followed her
into IT,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
JOHN FENNEL IS DEAD.
Caught Cold Recently at tho Meeting whom
the Ship Democracy Split.

Caught Cold Recently at tho Meeting when
the Ship Democracy Split.
John Fennel. a well-known lawyer and poll
tician. died at 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon of
pneumonia at his home. ~ Second avenue. Mr..
Fennel was SO years old and was a member of
the State Committee Of the Ship Democracy.
On Thursday a week ago he presided at the con-
vention of the Ship Democracy in Cooper Union.
He contracted there q severe cold. which devel-
oped into
Mr.. Fcnnel was admitted to the bar in 1884.
In 1898 he was a candidate for Judge of Gen.
eral Sessions on the fusion ticket. but was de-
lcatcd. He was n member Of the Bar Associ-
alton and Of n number OF German societies.
He wHsat one time a law partner OF George +.
Roesch. but there was a disagreement and the
men separated. After that they fought each
other bitterly in politics in the old Tenth Assem-.
bly, district, whore Fennel led the National
Democratic forces. MIR. Fennel leaves q wife
and three children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
The Weather.

Fair weather prevailed generally yesterday, save
for q few light showers in northern Michigan, north.
ern Minnesota, aud North Dakota. Freezing tempera.
lures were reported in Minnesota, the DAkotas, and
Montana, aud It was much cooler In the States west
of the Mississippi River. except In Missouri, the
ArkanEhs Valley. and Texas.
In this city tho day was fair; highest onicial tenn.
perature 81. one ldegroe higher than any previous
record for oct. 10 in this city; lowest temperature
b8.; average humidity "a per cent; wind southwest,
average velocity 10 miles an hour; barometer, cor.
rected to read TO sea level. at 8 A. Ii. 3O,35. . p. NJ.
80. a2.
The Thermometer at the United States Weather Blu.
reau registered the temperature yesterday a. follows.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
ALLIE SMITHS END.
She Will he In Pottcr'a Field when Her Hus.
band Set. Out or sing siaE.

Allie Smith, who died in the tenement at IL
Cherry street early yesterday morning, at tho
age of % years, led a respectable life until she
married a young man named Crowley about
nve years ago. Crowley was a pickpocket and
tneak thief, and three months after marrying
the girl he got caught plying his trade and was
sent To Sing Sing for five years. His wife
arifted along, living as best she could. and
hnally took up with Old Fitz, the candy maker
VINO sllared a room in the Cherry street teno'
ment with her. The mans name is FitZuersId
but the Fourth wardcrs call him Old Filz. lie
nlaEeJ candy, apples for Christmas trees mud
inc suck candy that the cast side children rcyei
is tho cause OF the girls death
On the ponce record. but her friends said yester.
gay bhat lhey were afraid she died OF drink
Slu filE followed the body up to the Morguc
last night and hadn't returned to his miserabiSe
room at a late hour. "i0o'@oie
mxrow!ey gets out OF Sing Sing on Monday
Alile smith, the bride he left behind WHEN IL
Ttimase sent there will be in Potter's Field by thai
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16

For Massachusetts. Rhode Island, Connecticut, and
eastern New York. far; cooler at night; s0esterlu
rindS.
For eastern PennsylvaniA. New Jersey. and Della,
ware, fair aud slightly warmer; ~southwesterly winds.
For the District OF Columbia. Maryland, and Wiz.
Rinia, fair and continued warm weather; light, vari.
able winds.
For western New York. western Pennsylva nis, and
Ohio, probably fair aud warm. with local showers
coolor tonight or Sunday light to fresh southwest
srly winds, shifting TO northerly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
VIII or IsRnC He'll.

The will of Isaac Bell, which was hlod for
probate yesterday. was executed in 1854. 10
gives his wife. Adelaide NJ. Bell, all the furni-
turc. pictures, and other effects in his residence
Mt 2t7 Fifth avenue. AN annuity of $50, 900 and
81. 900 OF tho capital stock OF the Knicker-
booker Apartment Company. Tho rest OF the
estate Ia to be divided into four parts for his
children, Olivia, wife OF james l.. Barclay; Isaac
Roll, Jr., Louis V. Rel, and Edward Bell. The
value OF tho estate Is not given.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
opt,eian Calf. nephew Get. $40. 900.

Charles F. Gall, after a long litigation, OBJ.
tanned yesterday, before Justice Bookstaver OF
the Supreme Court. a verdict for 500 200 for
services to his uncle. Optician Joseph Gall. of
Union square. His uncle left him the bulk or
his estate by will. Amelia Stitch, who had been
the housekeeper OF the Opticiar. and had two
children by him. succeeded in upsetting the will
and establishing that she was his wife and that
her children were Calls. The nephew now re-
the business OF his uncle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
Martin Thorn. Trial Postponed Until Nov. q

Martin Thorn's trial will not commence on
Monday next. In the supreme Court in Long
Island City yesterday Justice Smith put Off tho
case until Nov. 3. Lawyer Howe OF 1horn'9
counsel said that he was lnforme | that one Julius
Peterson, who in his youth was an associate and
companion of William Gieldscnsuppc will short
ly arrive In this country. Mr.. Howe stated that
would convince both the court and jury thattho
hcadlcss body found was not that OF uieldsen-
suppe. and that Gieldscnsuppe was in Hamburg
in August last.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16

The engagement OF Miss Florence b. Baker
and William Goadby Loew has been announced.
Miss Baker Is a daughter of George +. Baker of
25S Madison avenue. President OF the First Ma.
tional Bank. Her engagement to Mr.. Loew was
to have been announced last March. 1t was do.
ferred owing to an unfortunate incident which
Frustrated Miss Baker. 1t will be recalled that
the shaft OF her trap struck the late James p.
Kernochan. at the corner of Fifth avenue and
Forticth street. This, accident resulted In the
Edward ". Loew OF 25 West Fifty.seventh street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
The King Of corea Proclaim, Hlm.elr Emperor

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15.-The rumor that the
King Of Corea intended to proclaim himself
Emperor was confirmed to-day in an official
message cabled TO the Corean Legation hero
from Seoul. 1t said merely:
king proclaimed himself Emperor from this
date, Oct. l5, 1897"
The officials OF the legation have no informa-
tion rs to the reason for the change in title. One
suggestion advanced Is that there Is practically
no dissimilarity between the terms King and
Emperor in the Corean language. and the King
merely assumed the title that in other coun-
tries signifies greater power.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
BADENI MAY RESIGN.
Not Supported by tho Majority In the Impeach-
ment Debate.
Special Cable Despatch to THE c

Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.
VIENNA, Oct. l5.-It is stated in Parliament
airy circles that Prime Minister Badeni, finding
that he is not supported by a majority OF the
Reichsrath in the debates on the resolutions to
impeach him. contemplates Immediately resign
ing his office.
On last Wednesday five urgency resolutions to
impeach Prime Minister Badcni were introduced
In the Rcichsrath. Ono OF them involved foVr
OF the Premier colleagues. The charges alleged
In interfering with public meetings and the issu-
Ing of DEGREES on the language question.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
Appo,ntments b, tho Precedent.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-The President to-day
made the following appointments:
Consuls-John A.. Burpes Of Illinois. at Cologne.
Germany, and Leonard b. Smith Of Maine. at Curacao,
West Indies.
VIM. +. Sands OF the District of Columbia. to be
Secretary OF the United States Legation at Seoul.
Corea.
Thomas b. Needles OF Illinois. to be Commissioner
to negotiate with the Indians of the Cherokee, Choc-
taw, Chickaslw, Muscogee. and Seminole nations,
vice Alexander b. Montgomery resigned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
4 BATH EFIEnD sE4RcHLIaur.
To He Used Probably by the French In Lock-
ing Up tho Wounded.
Special Gable Despqtch to THE Sun.

Special Gable Despdtch TO THE Sun.
PARIS. Oct. l5.-The garrison OF this city 10
experimenting with an apparatus that 10 in
tendeu to be used in searching for the wounded
az night on the battlefield. The apparatus con-
sists OF n powerful searchliGht that is fed with a
volatile liquid. 1t has n platinum reflector that
throws n conical beam OF light for nearly 0 0
feet. II can be carried on the back like a KNAPP
sack. Thus far he experiments have been COM
plotely successful.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16

Seven hundred more cloakmakers struck yos-
terday against manufacturers and contractors
accused of violating recent agreements entered
into on the settlement of individual strikes. OF
these, 500 struck In the shops of Zacs & Wersba.
at Spring street and broadway, and 200 in tho
ney street, and Abraham Silverstein. 362 Madi.
son street. Other strikes are looked for to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
HARLEM MusIc Hall to R.o0.n vo

me Harlem Music Hall, which was recently
eioSeu' was leased last night 10 Heertig. seamon,
lego OF renewal. 4. II will rcopen on Nov pas =
Ssuaevills mouse. Heerlig aud Seamon ara nro.
trletors OF the st. Nicholas Music Han ~'PAO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16

Miss Maud BadreIy Jumps from the Balus
trade OF Cabin Johns bridge.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15.-Miss Maud GaEdneR
BadHely. about 81 years OF age. q clerk in the
General Land Office, and formerly of Schoharie
county. y. Y. committed suicide this morning
by jumping from the balustrade Of the famous
Cabin Johns Bridge. She struck the ground be-
low, about one hundred feet, and died in about
an hour. Miss Badsely was a beautiful blonde,
and very popular in Washington society. Her
saw that Miss Badgely, who was very frail and
OF Il delicate constitution, was broken down by
overwork. Hcr mother Is n clerk in the Agri.
cultural Department. and Mr.. Perry BadRely, q
leading citizen OF Schoharie county. is her
brother.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
IT WAS GEORGE COVERT.
The Man who Stabbed Himself I'm y Cab q
Richmond Livea In Brooklyn.

THO HIhu WHO Stnbbod EIInaeIT In q CAB IN
Richmond Livea In Brooklyn.
RICHMOND. Va. Oct. 15.-The name Of the
man who stabbed himself in a cab here yesters
day is George Covert. A letter was received
from his wife in Brooklyn SO addressed. Mrs.
Covert arrived this morning. She will take her
husband back to Brooklyn as soon MS his wounds
permit him to travel. She has no explanation
to make as to the at; empted suicide. Masonic
brethren here will not talk and arc trying to
keep matters quiet.
Mr.. Covert's Brooklyn address is Ala Putnam
avenue. No information could be obtained
there last evening.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16

RYE, n. ". Oct. l5.-A son was born yesterday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons. 1t weighs
twelve Wounds. Fitzsimmons Is in Cincinnati,
and The news was telegraphcd to him this morn
ing. This is tho champions third child.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
superintendent or tho New Appraisers Haro-
house.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1b.-Richard Fourchy was
to-day appointed Superintendent Of the new APP
praiser's warehouse, New York. at a salary of
So.g5O, and John q. Bright foreman, salary
$l,sOO. They replace respectively Messrs. Rouse
and Henper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
GISTRATIoN PICKS UP.
A59. 660 Names en- tho Books In the Greater
City. but 100. 900 stll Missing.

Registration had a boom yesterday. Tho
total registration in the greater city for the
three days is ASS. 662. In New York city and
Brooklyn 1t is 43s. 2s4. against 459,07l in
three days last year. This is the last day to
register. IF you are not registered, you will
regret it between now aud election day. There
are yet 100000 votes in the Greater Now York
territory unregistered. These are the figures.
DO far:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
Carmen SILVA to lie = Phi. Il.
sp.otaI catle p..pateA 70 TnA sUH.

SptUEuF NUVF0 DeSPu'V'
BUDAPEST, Oct. 15.-The University of Buda-
pest will confer tho degree OF doctor of philoso-
ply upon the Queen of Roumania, who. under
the name OF Carmen sylvia, has written several
volumes Of stories and poems.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
Hail for sreu.sl. who Insulted KiDE Lsopola
Special Gable Dsspatch TO TIE Sun.

opsptut StOte -
HAMBURG, Oct. l5.-HerT stencil. editor of tho
Echo of this city, who on Monday last WAS sem
fenced to eight months imprisonment for Insult
ing the King OF the Belgians, has been admitted
to bail IN tho sum Of 5000 marks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
ATHENS ACTORS ACT AGAIN.
They Give Their First Performance Since the
War with Turkey Began,
Special Cable Despatch TO THE Sun.

Special Cable Deapdtch TO THE Sun.
ATHENS, Oct. l5.-The first theatrical per
formance allowed in Athens since the breaking
out Of the war with Turkey was given tonight.
Many Of the actors are in dire need owing to
their enforced idleness, but, nevertheless, the
profits OF the performance were devoted to the
i'd OF tho refugees from Thessaly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26

house of Keratidi is situated. But
while the Turks were unaware of the
insurgents dOings, the latter had close
ly followed the movements of the Turk
ish colmn escorting the provision and
ammunition train.
Near Keratidi the Turks were met
by a body of insurgents, who, from
Well-selected positions, opened a fierce
fire on the advancing troops. The fire
of the Christians stopped the advance
of the column, and the Turkish COM
mander took up the best position pos
sible, in order to protect the convoy
and send it to the rear If necessary.
At noon, the fighting between the
Turks and Christians near Keratidi
was still in progress, and the result
was uncertain.
The Turkish garrison, at MalaXa, lost
heavily during the retreat from that
place.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 25.-The
Greek patriarch issues an official re-
pert that there were 700 persons killed,
including number of Greeks, in tie
recent massacre at Tokat. The porte,
fearing an outbreak here, has arr ested
eighty Armenian suspects.
Today it is stated that the sultan Is
soliciting an explanation through the
Turkish ambassador at st. Petersburg
of the concentration of Russian troops
upon the turkish frontiers. On the
other hand, the rumor is revived Of the
existence of. secret treaty, by the
terms of which Russia undertakes to
uphold the integrity of Turkey, VINO
thereby becomes her Vassal
Salonica, March 25.-It is still rl:-
mOred here that Edhem Pasha, com
mander-in- chief of the Turkish forces.
| has resigned. 1t is reported that an
advance is imminent Fresh divisions
are modifying at Prevesa and Katrina.
The consuls are quitting the frontier
districts Reinforcements continue to
arrive. Over 10000 men are now on the
frontier. A thousand horses. with tons
or provisions, tents and ambulances are
going forward. Siege artillery was Sent
TO the frontier, but it broke down, ow-
ing to the lack of draft horses. Ten
thousand Martini rifles have been sent
to Janina.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
Cuts in LeYeeS Ordered.
Rumor So Startling as Scarcely to Be Credited
Current at Helena. Arkansas.

river situation between Greenville and
V1cksburg is becoming serious. Re
ports that the water is flowing around
the Arkansas leveees are regarded AS
specially menacing to the Tensas basin
district Boats are beginning to run
oy daylight only to avoid injuring the
levees. - :
Friars Point, Miss, March 25.-The
only change in the situation here *
that the gravest fears are entertained
for the safety of the Ievee at Green
Grove. 1t is feared the levee cannot
hold until morning. The river rose
mere one and One-half inches in the
past twenty-four hours.
Memphis Tenn, March 25.-Another
slight fall in the river is noted tonight
and a corresponding rise in the spirits
OF all interested in the prevailing con-
dltlons. The river, according to the
of1cial bulletins Of the weather bureau
register 1851 feet, fall of one-tenth If
a foot. The river at Cairo continues
to rise, while at Paducah it is repOrted
stationary. Dispatches from all points
south of Memphis show that the river
is rising slowly The continued fair
weather is favorable condition. News
received from all points along the Mis-
stssippi side indicate that the system
of levees is still intact
Little Rock, Ark, March 25.-A Spec
1al from Arkansas City. Ark. saws.
The guage reads 507 feet a rise Of
six-tenths in twenty-four hours, four
tenths higher than ever known The
leVees are in good condition and four
feet above the level Of the water. The
water Is running around the head of
the IeVee system at Amos Bayou. The
outpour there will, however, affect but
a small portion of Desha county.
GreenVille, Miss. March 25.-Tne
river rose seven inches during the past
tWenty-four hours and is now six in
ches higher than the top water mark
The levees are still holding on this
side but the strain is being hourly in
creased and there is no telling what
the outcome may be. The people whose
all depends upon the staying quality of
the great embankments are still con-
fdent of their ability to hold the mas
sive waters in bounds but the out
look is not encouraging. Heroic efforts
are being made all along the line and
thousands of men and boys. are on
constant duty. The weak places are
being guarded carefully, built up and
strengthened in every way possible,
SO that there is a chance of yet es-
Gaping the desolation and distress a
single break would bring upon the peo-
pie and the property owners OF this
great and fertile valley.