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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
SHOPLIFTTNG ALLEGED AGAINST HER

Mrs Solomon Wolf. wife OF contractor, who
gave her address No. $50 Christ opner-st Brook
lyn was held In 500 bail for trial by Magistrate
Deuel. in jefferson Market Police Court yesterday,
on charge OF larceny preferred by Miss Louise
Elliott a woman detective employed In O'Neills
drygoods house, who accused her Of stealing a
cotton umbrella worth 9s cents from a stand In
the store on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Wolf was
handsomely dressed In silk, and wore a long sable
coat There were diamonds In her ears and on her
fingers. and she seemed highly indignant at her
arrest Miss Elliott said that on Saturday after
noon she saw the prisoner at the embroidery
counter. near which the umbrella stand was. In
company with another woman. and that she no.
ticed her order small quantity Of embroidery.
While Mrs Wolf was waiting for II to be wrapped.
Miss Elliott said she saw her slip the
brea beneath her coat The detective then de-
clared that she had followed Mrs Wolf and her
companion. who proved to be her sister half a
block before she tapped her on tho shoulder and
told her she must return with her to the store
Then Policeman Fitzgerald was summoned and
he arrested the woman. At first she gave her
explained was her maiden name.
She held at the West Thirtieth-st station
until Q y. m, when Solomon Weinhandel OF No
3ls East Seventeenth-st.. went on her bond She
drove to court I'm private coach yesterday with
her husband. She admitted that she had taken
the umbrella. but said that II all a mistake.
MY sister and l.. she said. were shopping yes
terday. and as usually carry an umbrella picked
that one up by mistake 1t was not on any stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01

Adams Church. Canarsie, and DR.. Arnold W. Cat
lin. The women who were the postulants for
secration OF this order were Sisters Augusta
Winder Phoebe Woolley, Mary Elizabeth Coet
Lydia Standish Grace Spencer. Wilhelmna Duffy
and Catherine Duffy.
DR. Darlington conducted the services.
The Rev. DR.. Darlington last evening said that so
far he knew there was no similar organization in
this country, but he knew that similar organizations
existed In London and other cities In Europe.
The organization here he said. has utilization
connection with any other denomination faith
s!serhood In this country, but is purely and dis
tnctively composed, Of women who viii visit the
tenement-houses and sums and who will seek
lieye distress wherever they find It, The word SIS
terhood will be the only title to the order The
parent home Of the order is at Maspeth, Long
Island"
Tho intention is to serve for life, but the women
leave at any time on giving months notice
Of their intention. The only obligation they take
is to hold themselves in readiness respond to the
call Of either physician or clergyman OF any sort
by day night
A house is being built at Holy Cross Chapel
which will be occupied by them shortly, Will
another house. under consideration in con-
nection with st. Timothy's Church. in Howard-ave
1t is interesting TO note. in connection with the
ceremonies last night, that two of the sisters
married. two widows and the others
married. The husbands of the two married sisters
also engaged in missionary work and are thus.
in measure, cooperating with their wives, No
married woman may enter the order without the
consent Of her husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
TROLLEY-CAR on A RA MPAGE.
IT LEAVES THE TRACK. CROSSES THE SIDE
WALK. CRASHES INTO A HOUSE AND
INJURIES TWO PASSENGERS

trol.ey-car jumped the track in Centra-ave
Jersey City, yesterday bounded across the sidewalk
and crashed into dwelling house Two passengers
were injured They are Luigi Sturi forty years old
Of No Union-st, Brooklyn. kneecap d.slocated
Robert Reilly. thirty years old. Of No. ca East
Fourth-st. New-York. left Rand crushed
The injured men received medical attention and
were taken 10 their homes.
The accident occurred a few minutes before II
O'clock In the morning. The car. No 4s. north
bound. running rapidly toward West Hoboke1
and was approaching Congress-st when It left the
track, ploughed through the snowbank at the side
OF the rails. and. bounding across the curb and
sidewalk, carried away the wooden stoop and de-
moshed the door Of the dwelling house of Henry
D. Meyer, No. Az Central-ave The fender, roof
and dashboard Of the broken, but the
motorman escaped injury. The two who
hurt were smoking the platform and were
struck by the debris The crowded. and
the passengers received severe shaking, but those
panes of glass were shattered by the collision. The
passengers were quickly transferred to another
except the two injured men. When the police
rived they with difficulty secured information.
the motorman and conductor are well-trained rail-
way employees and refused to answer any queries.
They declined to give their names. and the police
had to be content with the numbers
The damage to Meyers house IS estimated at 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
rURoUGH SLEEPIyG-c4R LINE

In answer 10 a number OF requests 70 es'So'sn
n through sleeping-car line between Boston anu
IN. Adirondack Mountains. George II. Daniels
gen raj passenger agent Of the New-fork Ceh''.'
and Hudson River Railroad Company announces
that arrangements for such service have been pr
fected The first car will leave Boston fr,u.s'
July O. at p m, by the Boston and Ai9any York
Central regular night train for the Adironusii
and arriving at saranac Lake the next I mSr" and
Eridav afternoon thereafter at the same h9uri s
last car for the season TO Leave bSs'Is TO leave
S.ranac 7 axe Monday July 5. on the evehmS
train and thereafter each WEDNESDAY a nays sara
nae Lake Monday September o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
1T MAY HAVE BEEN A MURDER.

EYE-wITNESSEs OF THE DEATH OF YOUNG FACTz
SAY HE WAS PUSHED IN FRONT OF THE CAR.
Orange. Jan 81 (SpecaD.-Later investigation into
the death OF Herman Fautz jr, who killed by
a car OF the Consolidated Traction Company Main
ard Sterling SIS, East orange. on Saturday night
shows that there may have been deliberate plan
on the part of man at present unknown to murder
him.
Eye witnesses state that Fautz was on the east
bound car and that he had two good-s!zed bundles
with him He was somewhat under the influence OF
liquor When he got off the car at Sterl ng-st. ne
was followed by strange man. VINO had tusse
with him near the tracks This tussling continued
the stranger attempting 10 take the bundles away
from him, and FauZ resisting. IL was this action
that was noticed by the motorman and that caused
him to slow up the Finally as the car reached
the two men. FautZs companion made grab ar
the bundles. at the time giving Fautz tho
shove that threw him under the wheels. Without
waiting 10 see the result OF his action the strange
man tucked the bundles under his and ran rap.
idly AWAY In the direction Of Greenwood-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
A BIG SCHOONER ASHORE.

THE ALICIA B. CROSBY IN THE MUD AT TOWN
SENDS INLET
Sea Isle City. Jan. 81 (SpeciaD.-The big four
masted schooner Alicia p. Crosby, bound from
Portland, Ne, 10 Philadelphia, in ballast went
ashore on the outer bar OF Townsends Inlet shortly
before daylight this morning. The sea was smooth
the time and her strand.ng is branded as a piece
OF carelessness by the life-saving crew. Captain
George w. Bunker and crew Of eight men had
charge OF the vessel. At to-day the tug North
America arrived from the Breakwater and will en-
deavor TO pull the schooner into deep water. The
tugs OF the Luckenbach Wrecklng Company of
New-fork have also been telegraphed for The
wind Is from me northeast and storm IL threaten
The Crosby Is 20i feet long. 40 feet beam. draws
Eighteen feet OF water and was built In Bath. Me-
IN less where her owners live. She has carry.
Ing capacity OF ls50 tons, and is valued at 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
HOWELL'S SUCCESSOR SELECTED.
MAYOR wURsTER HAS MADE HIS CHOICE, BUT
WILL NOT MENTION HIS NAME

MAYOR WURSTER HAS MADE HIS CHOICE BIT
WILL NOT MENTION HIS NAME
Mayor Wurster told n Tribune representative
last night that he had made up his mind who he
will appoint Bridge trustee 10 succeed President
James Howell who died last week. The man has
not accepted the appointment as yet. but the
Mayor says he believes he will
Il have no hesitation in saying said the Mayor
that Mr.. Howels successor will be what people
are sometimes pleased 10 call big man. that IT, a
man whose standing and recognized ability will
compel air-minded people TO say that the appoint
ment 10 an excellent one The place Is a most
responsible one. and 1t requires an uncommon COM
bination of faculties for a man TO acceptably f
the office OF president Of the Board OF Trustees"
SeVera! names were suggested TO the Mayor as
his possible selection but he was non,committaL
brooklyn y entitled TO the presidency OF the
Board, said he. I'VE paid two-thiris of the cost
OF building the structure. and by common consent
Inc presidency belongs on this side OF the river.
The new trustee will in my opinion. certainly be
OF caiibre to warraut his being elected TO the
presidency of the Board. Whether he win be SO
elected or not Will depend entirely upon the Board
when II meets to elect successor TO Mr. Howell"
The Mayor said he intended TO appoint the new
trustee this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
TOOK POLICE STATION FOR A SHIP

Richard Carey thirty-eight years old, Is the
mate OF the good ship Harry Dunn that reached
this port on Saturday after being out 1888 DAYS
Six hours after the arrival OF the clipper, Carey
was staggering through Oak-st. IL was about
a. m yesterday when he caught sight OF the green
lights In front CT the police station.
Delay there" shouted Carey. there's the star
board lights OF a rig and she's bearing down on
me. I'll board her and cal down the skipper"
Much 10 the establishment OF the sergeant the
drunken sailor lurched into the station. He looked
be heavy swell on. AZ can hardly keep on my
pins. he observed Pretty nice quarters these.
believe I'll take nap
The sergeant speechess with astOnishmenf
he watched Carey. who began to sing Justify
Nancy Lee" taking or his clothes preparatory to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
persons were present. among thel

persons were present among them A. Fl. Dodge.
pr j. e. Thompson: DR.. ] NJ voorhees, lie Roy
schoeneck. T. s. Langthorn. w. r. Grfith. r. J..
Niddne, P: II Collins. r. g. Palmer. F. Y P; Def
fard. Franklin Montgomery, ]. w. vohmore, W. b.
Harding H .. Rogers. F. r. ellis. F. 9. Crugdon.
F. T. Leigh. Howard Patterson. G. p. Bagnall. G..
B. Adams: H. l. Wahrman. r L; Bartlett, A J.
l. J. Mccormack. T. +. Madden. F. p. Bacon, w.
NJ Hurlbut. ] G. James; J. w. Casilear A. ]. Perry.
F. Dougherty. A. C. Palmedo and r. W. Emer-
son, IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01

and a small bonnet and veil. Two narrow white
hands we're worn inside the bonnet with white turn
down null collars. stiff cuffs and violet cross to
complete the costume
The name of the order Is the Christian Help
ers and its object to supply intelligent aid In the
sick rooms of the poor and those unable TO pay for
the services Of the trained nurse
The rules and bylaws have been approved by
Bishop A. ~ Littlejohn but the Bishop was not
present al last nights ceremonies Instead. how
ever Archdeacon James H. Darlington presided
assisted by the Rev. Joseph Beers of the CHURCH
Charity Fund and the Rev. Edward Helm. OF ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
Gurnuean H0pertis ements.
uo+al de lille ct d'Albion

Jog Rue st. Honore. PARIS ,A.
y.,w..r the Tuileries Gardens. Place Vehoon,.
and New opera. Advantageous arrsn Bes. ,;ns
FOR families Beautiful Hall. Large D ~ nal.
Rooms Electric Light &c. Teiesrs" az nm
him." Parta unN"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
ADMITTED TO SISTERHOOD.
SEVEN WOMEN JOIN PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL ORDER
CEREMONIES IN CHRIST CHURCH CONDUCTED BY
THE REV. J. H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HELPERS WHO WILL VISIT THE s

n.
With impressive ceremonials. In Christ Episcopal
Church last evening. seven women Of wealth. re-
fnement and high social standing, clad in garb
closely resembling that OF the Sisters Of Charity
were admitted to a sisterhood which has for Its
aim the ministerng to the wants and sufferings Of
humanity. The women wore the habits Of the or
der-a blue serge gown, a blue Connemara cloak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
FIint'S Fine Furniture.
You should share the drapery
bargains now offered.

I was about to return 1t when this woman came
after me-" Much to her surprise. however, the
Magistrate held her, and Mr.. Weinhandel went on
her bond again and she was released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
ummoned Policeman Riley

a nap The sergeant summoned Policeman Riley
and ordered him to arrest Carey. pu.,, 40. ho,d
Of him rs this mutny? Heave away from me
my hearty or IN teach 70" e syeqp owen and
locked up In Centre Street Court yesterday Mag
istrate Slmms fined Carey IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-01
DINNER OF THE NAVAL BATTALION.
AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT AT THE CLARENDON
HOTEL.

The I'd Naval Battalion held its first dinner
Saturday night at the Clarendon Hotel In the alb
sence OF Commander Church Lieutenant w. +.
Ford presided. The other speakers were Captain
Frederick Leigh. of the I'd Signal Corps; Lieuten-
ant w. H. Stayton. Of the New-York Naval Bat
TALON and Thomas Mast. jr. r. r. Gillis played
several selections the piano. About one hundred
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

days has been one of increased
anxie;y for those depending upon
and protected by the levees. Orders
for s,cks and and other material
have been plentiful.
Thu river at Vicksburg has risen
fvs-t.nths since last evening and is
now Is 6 feet, six inches below the
highest water since 1862.
Ths most that can be said is that
the levees are being held on both
sides of the river under cireum
stanc. little short OF desperate.
Government bulletins today an
noundng more rains in the upper
valleys are most depressing. Presi-
dent Maxwell of the Fifth Louisiana
Levee Board urges planters to send
labor and teams to tho levees i'm
medidely. The supply of sacks is
exhausted and he has ordered So.
900 fDm New Orleans, which left
this evening. The State convicts al
( Diam,nd island will be sent at once
TO Ilawara and Pitchers Point
levees which are in danger
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
The TINES this week wishes to
call particular and especial attention
of the citizens of this county to the
election to be held in the different
townships, Tuesday, April 9th. This
election is important from the fact
that school commissioner is to be
elected. While this Office may ap
pear to many to be Of small import
ance it is not. In short, it is one OF
the most important places to be
filled in the gift of the people, and
in the selection of an official to look
after the school interests of this
great county, the people should feel
a keen interest,
The person selected 10 discharge
the duties of the office should not
only be qualified, but should be
thoroughly up to date in the needs
and wants of the public school sys
tenn of this state.
In the nominations made by the
different parties for school commits
sioner, the TINES has no hesitancy
in saying, and We believe the people
will agree with US regardless of par
tY, that Prof. Boron, assistant prin
cipal of the Rich Hill schools and
nominee on the democratic ticket ID
by far and without comparison, the
most competent person to fill this
position He is we'll educated, and
his training in the graded schools
gives him an advantage which is alb
solutely essential to the discharge
of the duties of the office.
The public school system of this
countyis we'll in hand at the present
time and the TINES hopes the people
will take an interest in the matter oI
electing a commissioner who is com
petent to sustain the school system
in its present condition by turning
out and voting for Prof Boron
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
In His Restaurant.

Trenton, No, March 26.-Abou.
IL o'clock last night some one went
to the back door of S G. Wilson e
restaurant and called him out He
soon returned, went to the money
drawer. got some money and went
back. When he did not return bis
wife called, and listening a moment
heard sound which SO frightened
her that she telephoned for the
police. On their arrival they found
Wilson dead in the back room, with
three large gashes in his head, and
near by blood stained Ak.
Blood hounds were put on the
trail and caused the arrest of Ella
Mooney and Shanty CoyIe The
woman is a notorious character and
her name has been associated with
the murdered mans.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
A Cyclones Deadly Work

Guthrie, Ok, March 30-A cy.
clone at Chandler, 40 miles east OF
here, at dusk this evening destroyed
three fourths of the town of 1.5O0
people and the latest news is that
$50 ire badly hurt and a dozen peo.
pie killed. The known dead are:
MIR. and Mrs. Woodman, Mrs. Thos.
Smith, Mrs. Mitchell and Attorney
John Dawson. Nearly every build
ing in the town was wrecked and
daylight will undoubtedly reveal the
presence of many more dead.
The storm broke without warning
and few had time to hunt places OF
safety. Judge Dale was holding
court and the building was rolled of
it's foundation and turned over, but
the court attaches all escaped. A
large number of physicians left here
for a forty mile drive in the darl
with a load of medicine, surgica
Instruments, etc.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
News Service Extended.

The st Louis Republic recently
made arrangements with the cab.e
companies, whereby direct news
from all sections of the civilized
world are received. It now prints
more authentic foreign news than
any other paper and continues to
keep up its record for publishing all
year is one of big news events, fast
succeeding each other and they will
be highly interesting to everyone.
The price of The Republic daily is
Sc year, or $3.50 for three month";.
The Twice Week Republic will re
main the same-one dollar a year,
by mail, twice-a week.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
New Confederate Board Meets.

Jefferson City, Mo, March 81
The board of managers of the ex
confederate home at Higginsville,
appointed Wednesday by Governor
Stephens. met here this afternoon
and organized by electing James
Baunerman of st. Louis, president;
B F. Murdock, treasurer: Fl. A.
Newman. secretary; and J. A Halli.
burton. attorney. They are the
present officers, no changes being
made The next meeting will be
held at Higginsville On Monday Nav
9th. The other members present
were: f. L Pitts, w. G. Bronaugh,
B. G. Jones and A. B. Zollinger.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

Austin, Texas, was visited by q
terrible cyclone Sunday, and q great
amount of damage was done in the
town. A large number of houses
were blown down or damaged, and
trees and outbuildings suffered. The
new and unoccupied residence OF
Burt Mcdonald, one OF the finest
buildings in the place was demolish
ed. The roof OF the state university
was taken off aud the building was
badly damaged. A church near the
university was also uproofed and the
sidewall blown in. The towns of
Clarksville and Buda near Austin
we're also roughly handled by the
wind. quite . number Of houses be.
ing blown down. In the track OF
ihe storm number of people were
injured, but no deaths as far a
known.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

That fight for the st. Joseph post
Office continues to get hotter and
hotter as the days roll by. The va
caney in the Office occurred under
President Cleveland's administrs
hon, and a gold democrat wa.
promptly appointed to take the
place OF the republican postmaster
who had held the office for fou,
years. The appointment of the gold
democrat was held up by the senate
and the old postmaster continues te
hold the fort with a good show TO,
reappointment.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

An ordinance prohibiting the sale
of cigarettes and cigarette wrappers
has been put in force in Kansas City.
Some papers argue that the law can
not be enforced. This ls nonsense,
oil that is necessary to enforce the
cigarette or any other ordinance is
for tho officers to do their duty.
One arrest and conviction in this
town will stop the sale of the coffin
nails effectually.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

President Mckinley has decided
10 send a special commissioner to
Cuba to take part in the investiga
zion of the alleged murder Of DR.
Ruiz, an American citizen. Consul
General Lee has absolutely refused
TO join in this investigation on the
ground that he is convinced the
Spanish government will not con
duct fair inquiry and that the de
eision of the commission will be
mere whitewash for all the officials
connected with Ruiz's death.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given, That letters of ad-
ministratioD on the estate of Henry Schlichman
deceased. were granted to the undersigned
on the 29th day of jan. 1897, by the probate
court of Bates county. Missouri
All persons having claims against said es-
tate, are required to exhibit them for allow
ance to the administrator within one year
after the date or said letters. they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit of said estate; and II
such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of this publication, they
shall be forever barred
This 27th day of March, 1897.
LULA SCHLiCHMAN
2,-4ts Administratrix,
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

Several persons owning five acre
blocks of ground in this city claim
exemption and refuse to pay their
city tax on tho same. The city col
lector has levied on their personal
property and the town will test the
law in the courts. The city has made
the right moye in the matter and the
case should be put through to the
court of last resort that the town
might be given correct solution oi
the law.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

The TINES is the only paper in
Butler that had the enterprise to
print the full text of the Dipgley
tariff bill, now before congress. The
TINES is foremost in war, foremost
in peace and foremost in the hearts
Of the people OF Bates county. The
TINES '.ge,s there" with the news,
which it prints in full each and every
week.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
Mckinley Turns \ Frozen Fac. =

Chicago, March 26-The R.rna
lican leaders are panic stricken o,...
the outlook in the mayoralitv e.nj
paign and have appealed to Pr..;
dent Mckinley to interfere n.
appeal was made by T, N. Jam;.o,
Illinois, National Committeem.,
who had talk with MIR. McKin,.,
in Washinton and informed him th..
the silver men were behind Csrl.,
Harrison to man. Harrison hs a.
clsred. would be elected and great
victory claimed for Organism il IN.
President did not step in. Mr.. Ne.
kinley il asked to call off j. NJ. H.r.
Ian, the Independent Republican. and
placste Hesing by an appointment
as a recognition of gold Democrats,
The betting Is almost 2 10 l on Har,
rison with all the candidates IN n.
field.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01

At a dance being held eight miles
northeast of Holden, No, Saturday
night, Reub Fulkerson was fatally
stabbed by his cousin "Red"
Fulkerson. Reub attempted to
quiet q quarrel, when bis cousin
turned on him With the knife. The
Fulkersons are prominent farmers,
of johnson county.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-04-01
THEIR MAD RUSH FOR SPOIlS.
Eighty Thousand Republicans Asking for
Offices.

Washington, D. C, March Is
Since the change CT administration
over $4,000 applications for post.
Offices have been filed at the pest
Office depa, tment. All the papers
have been recorded sni elias sihed
and the cases made up to date. Up
to the close of business Sunday the
appointment division of the interior
department has recorded 1000 ap
plicants for presidential positions
under the interior department.