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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
NEwARK POLICE SHAKEN UP.
Two Captains Transferred, Two Roundsmea
Reduced-Other Changes.

Two Captains Transferred, Two Roundsmea
Beduced-Other Changes.
There was a shake-up in the Newark Police
Department yesterday. Two Captains were
transferred. two roundsmen were reduced to
the ranks. three Detective Sergeants were
named. a chief of detectives and four new
roundsmen were appointed, the title OF Lieuten-
ant was abolished. and the suspension of q do
Lective was continued.
The Captains transferred are DAILY and Ubhaus,
he former going to the Fourth precinct, the lat
ter to the Third. The change will take effect on
Nov. /. The roundsmen reduced are CORDIALLY
and Serbia, who were tried last week for being
found drinking in a saloon with Capt. DAILY
while on duty, and who had been suspended.
Cosgrove. Carroll. and Jaegers are the newly
made Detective Sergeants. Detective S,ainsby
will hereafter be chief Of detectives.
The new roundsmen are John F. Ca frey,
Thomas +. Cornell, Charles McGovern. and
Charles II. Emmons. BY orders they will wear
uniforms while on duty. Citizens drees has
heretofore prevailed. Men doing desk duty at
the various precincts hereafter will be known
as Desk Lieutenants instead OF Lteutenants.
The suspension of Detective virgins for
action in connection with the arrest OF T. A.
Carbon, the ticket agent at the Chestnut street
depot OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, was
ordered continued until further investigation
can be made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
4 JEALOUS woxAx,s CRIME.
MRS. Otens Iies in wait FOR ". n. Donuaau
ana Dnshea vItrioi In HIS Face.


M~IDDLETowN, n. Y, Oct. 22,-Wilbur r. Dem
man, a prominent resident OF Ellenvillo, N. V,
where he own and operates tho electric light
plant, was terribly burned about tho face and
eyes on Thursday night with oil OF vitrlol, which
was dashed in his face from a bottle by Mrs.
Alexander Otcns. tho wife Of a contractor and
builder Of that place. 1t is common talk in FL
lenvillctha the two, both of whom have families.
have boon carrying on n Irritation, and the reason
assigned for the woman's desperate attempt to
infiict such serious injuries on Mr.. Denmnn 10
because he had ceased to pay further atten-
lions to her. Mrs. otens planned her attempt
at revenge very carefully. On Thursday night
she waited in ambush behind a tree in a lonely
spot In tho street through which her
victim would have to pass from the depot
on his return from New York, whero he had
been on business for the day. Mr.. Denman's
first knowledge OF Mrs. Otens's presence was
when she stepped IN his path and exclaimed:
You go back on me for that widow woman,
will you" and the next moment no was nearly
blinded BIZ something that she dashed in his
face.
Dcnman threw up his arm, which came In con-
tact with her hand, and caused some Of tho
vitrol to fly In her face. Both are badly burned,
and Denman will probably lose the sight Of ono
eye. flo called for aid, which soon came. and
the woman was placed under arrest. She was
committed to Kingston Jail to await the action
OF the Grand Jury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
NICK " Ell DEAD.
The Weii-Kkuown saloon Keeper n Victim OF
Henri Disense-His Death Sudden.

Nicholas Engel, who was widely known in
theatrical and sporting circles as Nick Engel,
the proprietor of q well. known saloon at 10
West Twenty. seventh street, died at his home,
14s West Nincty.second street. yesterday Of
fatty degeneration of the heart. Mr.. Engel
and his family returned recently from his sum-
mer home on Staten Island. Since then he had
not been feeling well, but his physician did not
consider his ailment serious and his death at
noon yesterday was sudden.
Mr.. Engel claimed the distinction of being
the oldest and most widely known saloon
keeper in the TendcrlOin. lie was born on the
east side SO years ago, and at the ago OF 20
opened a place on Cortlandt street. 1t became
n resort for theatrical people. and many mem-
bers Of the old New York stock companies met
there daily. Twenty.seven years age he moved
from Cortlandt street to II and IL West TWEEN
ty.seventh street, and ten years ago removed
to the present location at is West Twenty
seventh street. His patrons followed him
wherever he went, and the walls OF the saloon
are adorned with photographs and pictures Of
persons who are prominent in theatrical and
sporting circles.
MIR. Engcl was a baseball enthusiast. He
knew all or nearly all the players in the National
League. and it was in his place that the Players
National League, commonly known as the
Brotherhood, was organized in 1880. The Thir-
teen Club, the New York Fishing Club, and the
tndinc Club. were also organized in his place.
and he was IA charter member of them all. He
was also a prominent Elk and one of the organi-
cations oldest members.
ME-. Engel leaves a widow and six children.
His brother. Adam Engel. is the proprietor OF
Engel's restaurant on Thirty.fifth street, near
Sixth avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
CELEBRATING HER VICTORY.
Mrs. Marshall Keeps Her sIxty-nve Ducks in
spite OF Appeals 20 the board OF Henlth.

p'c W HppthtN ~ u htOhru u Ihthttu.
MoNTvALE, Oct. 22.-one of the most unique
functions that Bergen county society or any
other society has witnessed was that given by
Mrs. Gertrude Marshall at this place last night.
Mrs. Marshall has n fine dwelling, with large
barn and other outbuildings, and being a wo.
man Of ample means she occasionally g~ratifes
her fancy for innovations. One Of these re.
Gently took the form of n liking for ducks. She
procured sixty Of them, fine birds that were her
pride, but which proved so great an annoyance
to her neighbor across tho way, A. G.. Crotty.
Mayor of the borough, that he proceeded
against her through the Board of Health for
maintaining q nuisance. The board decided
that there was no ground for complaint. Then
the Mayor had Mrs. Marshall indicted by the
Grand Jury for maintaining nuisance. The
umph, Mrs. Marshall sRhniYs sent out ii in SHts sHSonf for sFi a
evening. County CIerk' TRM nmsa TaS s n1lr tese
Haring. Sheriff Herring. a number Of lawyers,
candidates for office, and other politicians
large company, The social scale was repre-.
scented from full dress with tootnpick patent
barnyard boots. and everybody was in excellent
spirits. especially after a city caterer had
served n menu embracing di' hes that were a
Kinderkarnack, and Chestnut Ridge.
a brass band furnished music during the
niRntt ana AT frequent intervals the ducks
joined in the enthusiastic festivities. Remark,
able taste was shown In the decoration of the
barn with plants, autumn leaves. and flowers
mating.
Nearly everybody in the ncignborhood OK.
ceptinE Mayor Crotty, manifested loyalty to
Mrs. Marshall by attending and part6king OF
the dishes presented for their entertainment,
That the hostess of this ~festirity does not hold
malice against the Mayor Of the borough was
shown last Friday night. when Mr.. Crotty's
house burned down, placing him and his fam
proGered the use Of her house and barn for
their shelter, but the offer was declined.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

II Escapes from . Crate and scatters o Crowd
In jersey City.

In SerseS euy.
A sturdy black hog from Chicago created Q
sensation in Exchange place. Jersey City. yes
terday morning. The National Express Com
pany brought the hog from the Windy City in .
crate, but when the crate was loaded on one of
the company's wagons the hog forced the Stats
off the top Of the crate and jumped into the
street.
A mad dog running wild could not have
created q greater sensation. The sidewalks
were crowded with shop girls. typewriters. and
other young women as well as young men on
their way to work in this city. They were all
hurrying to catch the first boat.
The Chicago hog, utterly devoid Of any sense Of
politeness or propriety. seemed to take special
pleasure in annoying the young women. 1t
scattered them right and left. Kitty Gohcl, Is
years old. was knocked down and slightly in
1urod. Men and boys chased the hog. but 1t
man grabbed it by the tail and shouted: I've
got him = The next moment the man didn't
have him.
The elusive porker was finally lassoed by an
officer of the 8. p. c. A. and put back in tho
crate with the assistance OF several employers
of the express company. The hog weighed 400
pounds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
BANDA ROSA MEN E MORE PAT.
Their Wages Said to Have been Increased
Ono Dollar Q Day.

The struggles Of the members OF the Banda
Rosa to get more money for their work are
said to have ended in an agreement with their
leader which will insure them increased pay
during their tour in this country. Carl Rosen-
field, who brought the band to New York. said
last night that he had made no change in his
contract with Eugenio Sorrcntino, the leader Of
the band.
81 knew nothing OF the amount taken from
their pay to send home for their families MIR.
Rosenfcld added, and l have only intcrfercd
to tell the director that they must be paid
enough to live on. / know they are getting all
OF that. II they are receiving more, Signor sor.
rentino is- paying them an advance on their
original contract. / pay him what ! agreed TO
Of the band, and ! believe he is doing it,
1t Is said that the wages of all the men have
been increased 81 per day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
FARMER IAN DUsER BUScoED.
He Pays On. 900 for n Farm to a Stranger who
Pretended TO Bc the Executor.

MIppLETowN, y. Y, Oct. pa slick-looking
stranger buncocd Charles Van Duser, a farmer
living near this place, OF 5000 yesterday after.
noon. He represented himself as executor of
the Bertholf farm, near Van Duser's. He said
he desired to sell the farm to Van Duser. and
offered to let 1t go for $4,000, a ridiculously low
figure. Van Duser accepted the proposition,
and. going to Warwick. procured a certified
check for $1,000. He offered this to the execu.
tor, who declined 1t. insisting on having tho
cash. Mr.. Van Duser then returned to the bank
and got the cash. The two then drove toward
the farm, and when nearly there they met a
stranger in another rig, who drew n revolver
and. covering beth men. commanded: Throw
up YOUR hands"
Don't shoot this old gentleman: he'a just got
in TO ride with me" said the executor.
Let the old man get out then. was the reply.
Mr.. Van Duser alighted and n box somewhat
like the one in which his money had been placed
was handed TO him.
That's not my box" he said. alarmed.
Git upi' said each driver, giving his horse
a cut with the whin. and away they drove. leav-
ing the old man standing in the road. They
were traced to q point near Sugar Loaf. a few
miles from the Erie road. where the horses were
found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
BICYCLE TRAMP COMES TO TOWN.
The First Hobo on n wheel Ever Seen In New
York-Bowery His Apparent Destination.

The First Hobo on n wheel Ever Seen In New
His Apparent Destination.
One OF the first of the genus bicycle tramp to
be seen in this city was visible in West Ninth
street yesterday morning. He had evidently
Just returned to town to hibernate after a sum.
mer's tour awheel. He was about 40 years old
and was attired in a ragged cycling suit. SO
ragged that sundry pins and bits Of twine
were necessary to keep 1t on. A coat. knee
breeches. and q flannel shirt. together with n
pair OF long stockings full OF holes, soleless
shoes. and a t~attcred golf cap perched on his
shock OF matted hair. were his outward and
visible coverings.
Under one arm the regulation tin can hung by
a string, while as n balance newspapcr.wrapped
bundle dGngled from the other side.
The bike tramp bcstrode a wheel OF the vintage
of about 1890. 1t compared favorably with its
rider. for spokes were loose. enamel and, nickal
gone, and wheels wabbly. 1t was propelled at n
fair rate Of speed along the asphalt of Ninth
street, the riders destination presumably
being the Bowory. The sight Of the first bike
hobo" while, anticipated. was noted with many
wondering Chances by tho passers-by in that sec
ton Ms the bike tramp slowly pedallcd along.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
HYPNorIsM IN poUeHKHErsIE.
A erase That Has Invaded Colleges ane
Schools nnd Homer md CIuba.

PoueHKEEPsrE, Oct. PA hypnotic spell has
been cast over this city by an aggregation OF
peripatetic professors Of tho art or science, who
have been holding forth at the C~ollinGwood
Opera House since Monday. Hypnotism has In
vaded Vnssar College, Eastman College, the
public schools, clubs, societies, and homes.
In the stores tho clerks are trying to cast q
spell on customers, and along tho avenues and
streets men glance f~urtivcly at each other to
see II my juRPlcry Is contemplated. Such q
craze has never boon known here. It has In
vaded the most exclusive so iety set.
At the AmTita Club, the swell social club of
the city, n seance was given last night, during
which Myron II. Barlow, n leading merchant,
foil under the, mcslneTic influence and. was
persuaded to take OF his coat in frantic haste
obnoxious under 1t, Thomas ii. Ransom,
the Beau Brummel of the town, could
when it was laid before him. a young mar OF
the name OF Harrington also fell completely un.
der the sway OF the hypnotic professor. Mono OF
the experiments woro harmful or calculated to
make the subjects feel uncomfortable. They
were so completely and wonderfully successful,
however, that the whole town is talking about
them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
"MAsKED EPILEPSY" 4 DEFENCE.
Jury Didn't Believe In u and Clark was Con.
yicted or EmbezEIemebt

~
NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. Oct. 22.-In the Superior
Court this afternoon a jury brought in a verdict
of guilty against Henry T. Clark on the ground
OF embezzlement, and he was sentenced by
Judge Wheeler to three years Imprisonment in
State prison. The case against Clark attracted
attention because OF the novelty of the defence,
1t was asserted that no was q sufferer from
" masked epilepsy" which made him at times
irresponsible. 1t was declared that when he
robbed his employers, Peck & Bishop, of $3.50
and went TO California with 1t he did not know
what he was doing from the time he took tine
money until the time he gave himself up on tho
Pacific slope. Expert evidence was produced 10
support this defence, but the verdict shows tha0
the jury aid not believe IL.
Clark formerly was u resident of Florida. and
wasidentified closely with church work there. He
was a superintendent OF a Sunday school, and it
was shown at the trial that on one occasion he
had a mental lapse and went into another school
and began TO teach, not knowing at all what he
was doing. This, 1t, was argued. was another
indication OF masked epilepsy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
JUMPED FROM THE SIXTH STORY.
Suicide or John w. Rackns. n Pacific Coast
Capitalist.

PORTLAND. Or, Oct. 22.-John w. Backus. q
capitalist identified with the lumber interests Of
the Northwest. jumped from the sixth floor Of
the GoodnouEh building to-day and was picked
up dead. Backus had been threatened with
legal proceedings over his management Of his
late brothers estate. and it is thought fear Of
punishment for dcfalcation led to the suicide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
Christ Church's New Curate.

The Rev. Claudius Roome. at present curate
Of st. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church.
Montclair. has accepted a call to become curate
Of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. of
which the Rev. DR.. J. s. Shipman Is rector. He
is the son of Gen. Roome. a former President OF
tho Consolidated Gas Company of this city. and
Is a graduate of Columbia University and Co
lumbia Law School. For some years before TAX
ing orders he practiced law. He is to take up
his new duties on Nov. !.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

A jury in the Supreme Court In Jersey City
yesterday awarded $23, $50 to John NJ. Hoban
in his suit against the Sanford & Stillman Com.
pany for injuries received in an accident on
April @. The company were building n dock in
Berry Creek, near the Hackensack River, and
Hoban went to work on tho day the accident
occurred.
While q heavy timber was being hoisted to be
placed In position on somo spilos, the rope broke
and tho timber foil on Hoban and another work.
man. The other man was killed. Hoban's
had to be amputated just below the knee. Tho
trial lasted three days. Tho verdict will be ap.
poaled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
THIEF DIDN'T KNOW CAPT. PRICE.
Oners 10 Sell the Policeman . Stolen Horse
Binnket-Pricc Nnbbed Him.

Oners TO Sell the Policeman y Stolen Horse
BInnket-Pricc Nnbbed Him.
Two men, one of whom had n new horse blan-
ket over his arm. walked up to Capt. Price of
The West Sixty.ciGhth street police station Mt
Sixty-hfth street and the Boulevard last night.
Want to buy a blankcti' he asked the Cap
tain, who was not in uniform.
Il don't know" said the Captain. as he eyed
the men sharply.
Let you have it for 60 cents. It's the real
thing"
The other fellow meanwhile had been back.
ing off. Suddenly he dug his elbows into his
companions ribs.
duck. Joe. it's the Captain!' he shouted,
and away he went up the street.
Joe tried to duck, hut he failed. The-Cap-
tain nailed him and hailed him to the station
house. He said his name was Joe Ryan and
refused TO give his address. 1t was learned
that the horse blanket had been stolen from
Park a. Tilford, and Joe was locked up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
Edwin e. Yonnr,s suicide.

Edwin c. Young. "a years old. who lived In a
furnished room at 1G2 Livingston street, Brook
Ign. committed suicide on Thursday afternoon
by inhaling Illuminating gas. His parents live
in Montclair. n. j.. and No was employed by the
New York China. Glass and Toy Company on
Murray street. He had not been at the store
one of the firm called to SEQ him and asked II no
could be at the store on Thursday. Young said
ne could not, as he had important private 6usi.
for the suicide. foung's two brothers also lived
In the same house.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
May Attach Mayor Ross. bicycle.

TERRE HAuTE, Ind, Oct. 22.-Mayor Ross's
bicycle is to be attached for non.payment Of
county taxes. County Treasurer Sanford says.
Ross owes $l60.27 for ten years taxes. and told
the Treasurer he had no property. This de
velopnent arises out of tho recent throwing of
hands of q receiver, it being alleged that Mayor
Ross acted unfairly toward Harrison in forcing
a levy on tho street car company for non-pay-
mcnt OF taxes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

o JERvIs, Oct. 22.-An act of vandalism
was discovered in Laurel Grove Cemetery where
lie 5000 OF the dead Of Port Jervis and vicinity.
On Wednesday night the vandals went to the
lower part OF the cemetery. best o the Never
sink River. and deliberately overturned fully n
dozon marble and granite stones. One of the
granite stones thrown down weighed 500
pounds, and required the combined strength of
four men to put 1t in place. 1t is at the lower
end OF this cemetery that the three States of
New York. New Jersey, and Pennsylvania unite,
and 1t is much visited by tourists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
WOMAN KILLED BY 4 STREET CAR.
MRS. Walker Run Down After visiting Her
RrOken-LcEEed Husband at bellevue.

Charles II. Walker came from Chicago seven
weeks ago in search of work. He got 1t. but
broke his leg in falling from the building in
Bond street he was helping to tear down. He
WAS taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment,
His wife visited him daily.
On leaving the hospital on "Wednesday sho
was run down by u First avenue car and so
badly injured that she died in tho hospital, in
the ward over the one In which her husband
was on Thursday night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
Why MIR. FORTUNE WAS ARREsTED.
Tho Negro Editor Objected TO His Treatment
Mt n Brooklyn Theatre.

NJ u broohlyn Ihehtre'
7. Thomas Fortune, the Afro-American editor,
called at the box Office OF the Bijou Theatre in
Brooklyn on Thursday night and asked for two
seats. He WINS told that the seats were all sold
and that there was only standing room. He was
much annoyed when another person stepped up
to the box office and obtained two seats. which.
1t was explained. had been secured by telegraph.
Mr.. Fortune expressed himself in forciblo Ian
guage, contending that the seats had been re-
fused on account OF his color. He was escorted
to the sidewalk by the policeman on duty at the
entrance and, on continuing his sharp criticism
Of tho management, was arrested. Yesterday
he appeared before Justice Brcnncr in tho
Adams Street Court. and the hearing was ad-
jouFncd until Monday next.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
No Application for Ra,l for L,uetssr,,

CHICAGO. Oct 22.-Adolph L. Luetgort was
brought Into court this morning, as 1t was ex-
pected maj application would be made for his
admission TO bail. No formal application was
made by his attorneys and he was returned In
AL. II Is possible that he will yet go free. The
County commissioners, disguised with the re-
suit or the murder trial, which has cost tho
county between $2O,OO0a and 800. ZOO. will refuse
70 appropriate money for another trial IL
Luetgert is admitted to bail, ~ "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

The Hoboken Common Council recently ad.
vertised for bids for a $2OO.O 900 bond issue, the
proceeds to BIO used for repaving the streets
with asphalt. The Hoboken Bank for Savings
and Nessrs. Blair & Co. of SO Wall street. this
city. WeIo the highest bidders, and each agreed
TO take half the issue. Yesterday both bidders
the bonds, as they had been advised that the acI
constitutionality. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

WAhHINUIOH FOHENA5I NHU
For eastern Net0 York. eastern PennsUIudnfa. New
Jersey, and DelairdTe. generally fair. preceded bv
cloudy and threatening heather IN he morning;
northeast tCfhds.
For western New York. western Pennsylysnia. and
Ohio. fair. Light, north TO east winds.
For the District OF Columbia Maryland. and Vir'
ginia. probably fair. north 70 east winds.
For New England. generally fair, probably cloudy
IN south portion In the morningi north 70 east winds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
KILLED |. Negro burglar Instantly.

CHARLESTON. 8. c.. Oct. 22.-on James Island
this morning Scipio jenkins. a colored burglar.
was shot and killed instantly while making an
attempt to rob a store owned by II. M. Lotion, a
white man. Lotion did the shooting and tho
Coroner's jury exonerated him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
4 Ruaaway New YorL no, Arrs.1sa rar rn.r.,

Oct. 22.-WilliamR uhl, 10 years OF
age was arrested here this morning for robbinE
his employer, Nine. +. Andrus of Clifton
springs, last night. He says he il the son Of A
oomo manufacturer in New York, thai ho ran
since lived the life of a hobo. lie SAYS n.+
father has advertised extensively for him. Io
first offence. ~ "oo"S9 10 ''
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23
Robbers Crack n Post once SAFE.

ALTOONA, Pa.. Oct. 22.-Early this morning
robbers gained entrance to the Post Office at
Van Ormer, Cambria county. They cracked the
safe with dynamite and secured 1926 in stamps
ana money.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

DO 1T NOW
Send your name and address and one
fLEER'S GUM (Pepsin Guru.KOln. 10
Frank II. Fleer q Co, PhiiadeIphr, ANI
receive particulars by mail, FLRER,s GIN
pepsin unrn'koln) keep. the stomach r ght.
Now TO- 1897 ui We wa sI,OOG.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-23

The thermometer at the United States Weather Blu.
eau reRiatered tho temperaturo Yesterday as follows: