The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-16
A BRIDGE JUMPER FOILED.
ROoFER SCHUYLER ROAD TO FAME
BIRRED.

Fired ny tho Howard which HAS Followed
Successful Real. or Alleged. BridEc Jump
Ing. He EsSnsed to Leap from the Brook
Ign DridEe-uns Prevented by n Friend.
Gus Schulcr, n roofer Of 4Os sixth street,
accompanied by Low!s Yost OF 1874 Allen street.
started out 10 paint the town n hectic hue on
Saturday night. Saloons and concert halls with
out number were visited on tho Bowcry. In
their wake n trail OF empty beer glasses re.
manned to mark their triumphant march. As
each foam!ng glass ~ tho golden fluid vanished,
Schulor's idea of his personal capabilities grew
greater, and he longcd for n chance which would
place his name on the roll Of fame.
Come in here an have another" he hic.
coughcd, finally pausing before a saloon over
which hung n picture Of the brooklyn Bridge.
with tho unme OF he mnn who claimed the fame
of having jumped from it, painted in largo let.
tiers.
Once inside and stationed behind another"
Schuler's brain began to work. Around him
were dozens OF Notwithstanding paintings and
photographs. Many Of them bore the signature
OF the original, written below the words. Pre-.
scented to tho only bridge jumper. The un.
ccasing click Of coin and the thuinp of tho bot.
ties upon the bar told how prosperity rcignod
supreme. Schulcr's eyes bulgcd and a happy
smile spread over his face. Ho had solved the
riddle. He would jump from the bridge. All
his surroundings told OF the fame and fortune
which awaited such n deed. Yes, he would
jump. and at once. Several "anothcrs" fol-
lowed in rapid succession. and. accompanied by
his faithful friend. he started for what no
thought was to be the foundation Of his fort une.
Not n word OF his intentions did he speak to
lost. When the bridge entrance was reached
he easily prevailed upon Yost to walk ncro.s.
for seeing the Bowery costs money, and the
funds of the couple had decreased in an alarm
ing manner.
"Lesh atop n minute said Schulcr when
they had reached The middle OF the bridge.
What for T. asked lost.-
steadily far out into the dark night. Visions OF
his name printed in the newspapers and OF fat
oncfs OF dime museum managers passed before
FIN going 10 jump" he finally said to his
TEL YOU arc.' easped Yost.
uSchuler's only reply was an indignant look.
the sylphlike form, OF a policeman slowly moved.
4 clock in Brooklyn struck the hour of =. Both
Come on" shouted Schiller. jumping over
the rail and lowering himself TO the track,
"Hully gee! Hold on dero. you stun. shouted
Hold on nothing! I'm soins, to o IT," said
and jumping on IL. De next time l wear a I'D
It won't DC a deer he continued.
alarm as coat and vest followed the hat.
Say. IL you don't want 10 see me, why, get
schooner, See I'm going to do it," shouted
Schuler. lowering his susrcnders and jumping
stop it. you damn fool! Help. Police. MUIR
der. Cheese It. GUS shouted Yost al The top
OF his voice. Come back he continued, but u
kick from a rapidly moving foot laid him low in
the road and for a moment stopped his inter
%vcntion.
Dead easy thing. Never thought It was 40
ensy.' muttered SCHUYLER. gazing down at the
inky water. Hell! forgot to notify the papcs,'
he continued. Never mind: see en- in the
path that leads 10 YOU. You alone lemme
70. lcnmc go, you s'lobster; lemme 40" and he
made a pass NJ iost. who had grabbed him by
tho trousers. on they came. and clad only In
Help! Murder. Hes going. Hang on"
shouted Iost, as he franticallv grabbed the
kicking legs OF the bowling aspirnnt for fame.
"Lcn,inc go! Lemmc go! He'll. femme CO.
figure. "Lemnnc jump
Alas for the ambitions and Glories OF n minute
before. Policeman RYDER heard the frantic
calls for help and mnnfully responded. To-
"Heave." shouted Ryder.
"Heave,' echoed Host.
Hell! Lemme 60" yelled Schiller.
last. with n long heave and n gooi heave,
driveway. In a second he had broken away and
was making for the railing. Again they hauled
hiui back. and after much trouble succeeded in
putting on his trousers. Then began n struggle
fought 10 get away. and ii was all tho rcscuers
could do to drag him 10 the bridge police
station. wherein he was hailed. proclniming his
objections in loud and powerful language. With
fame. the serge; NJ ordered him locked up. He
was left alone 10 think Of the Elories which.
when seemingly so near, had escaped his eager
grasp, and 10 sober up.