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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
A CLEVER SNE4KTHIEF CAUGHT.
YOUNG BENNETT OBTAINED WORK IN APART
WAREHOUSES; TO ROB THE TENANTS

YOUNG BENNETT OBTAINED WORK IN APART
MENTHorsEs TO ROB THE TENANTS
Mrs George RessIng. OF No lO2 West Eighty
fourth-st. a pretty and stylIshly dressed young
woman. n complainant in the Centre Street
Police Court yesterday morning against Walter
Bennett. nineteen years old who lives with his
father at No 80 East Third-st Mrs Ressing ac-
cuses the lad. who employed as elevator boy
in the apartment-house at No. 1902 West Eighty
fourth-st. OF robbing her fiat OF clothing and
jewelry valued at 500. This he sold 10 Bowery
pa wnshop- keepers and secondhand dealers
On the night o. September ) last. by means OF
false KEYS Bennett looted Mrs. Ressing's rooms
OF all he could carry away securing the opportunity
while the family were at the theatre The matter
was reported 10 the police. but trace could be
obtained OF the boy. About the same time a great
number OF similar complaints received from
Harlem apartme tent houses In each instance the
robbery was committed by an elevator boy. who
invariably answered the description OF the Bennett
lad
Central Office Detectives Reap. Arfkin and Butler
a week ago through the recovery OF some stolen
ieyelry which Bennett gave 10 the man who
pawned e. learned the lads address and real name.
n, Friday night they arrested him at his father
homo in East Thrd-st When arragned In court
Yesterday Bennett waived examination and was
held in 81 800 bail for trial.
The detectives had In court yesterday ready 10
make additional complaints a man from West
Sixtv-ninth-st. and another from West Sixty-hfth-
Ct and the Boulevard. both OF whom had been
robbed nv Bennett OF iewelry and clothing. While
nett made way with a lot OF valuable jewelry and
clo binq
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
REMAINDER OF IMPORTED
FUR NOVEL TIES,
ENTRANCES, 18th St., 18th st. & 9Th Ave
u8thStreet Elevated Station.

made in the draft OF the police chapter OF Greater
New-York by which the Chief Of Police and all off,
GERS above the rank of roundsman to be subject
to reduction in grade by majority vote OF the Po-
lice Board. with the approval OF the Mayor, has
caused stir In the Department. Before the change
doubt that number of the present superior off,
and will seek retirement from the service sooner
than run any risk OF being reduced in rank and pay.
About one-third OF the present number OF captains
In the department eligible to be retired hail
pay. There are also number OF sergeants who have
served their time and can go on the eligible list.
1t is known that there are number OF old captains
and sergeanis in the Department whom the Police
Commissioners would be glad 10 retire II they ask
be relieved from active duty. but they apparent
~. have no intention OF getting ont.
Chief Conln said yesterday that ne lid not favor
the proposition. but whatever the law he. OF
course. would abide by II. He expressed the opinion
that the prospects for man who had worked his
way up from the bottom OF the ladder would not be
inviting with such possibility In view.
President Roosevelt Is In favor OF the change. II
glad that the provision for the reduction of the
chief. deputy chief. inspectors. etc, should be put
In. he said. often there may be very good grounds
for dissatisfaction with a man In high Office whore.
nevertheless. ii would be injustice 10 dismiss him
from the force. man may not be fix 10 command
an army. and We; may do well for the comma nd OF
a division or brigade. This provision and the pern:is-
sion 10 the Board 10 detail officers offset, 20 some
extent the absurdties In some of the other provisions
of the charter that apply 10 the Police Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
BIGGER THAN EVER BEFORE.
THE PROMISE OF THE MANAGERS OF THE BAIA
OF THE CERCLE FRANCAIs.

THE PROMISE OF THE MANAGERS OF THE BAIA
OF THE CERCLE FRANCAIs.
From present indications. II looks II the COM
ing ball Of the Cercle Francois de Harmonic to
be held at the Madison Square Garden on Monday
evening January IS. will be one OF the most memo
purpose OF these entertainments Is 10 give every
one who attends them the joll!est time possible.
and to accomplish this end expense IS spared.
Innovations are made yearly The various features
provided for this years ball likely appeal
10 those who fond OF such affairs. The deco
rations Of the ball will be elaborate The large
rafters Of the Madison Square Will be swathed In
handsome tri-colored streamers The floor will b
changed into a garden. with promenade all
around Pretty and quaint japanese lanterns will
be strung all over the building while all the cleo
trio lights will be shaded with pink. thus giving .
pretty and soft coloting to the festival,
The ballet this year will be more numerous than
ever Eight premiere dancers arrived from France
on La Normandie last week who will appear.
They will dance at different quarters Of the Gag.
den every half hour during the evening.
II the present sale OF boxes and tickets IL any
Indication this years French ball Is likely 10 break
all records as far as attendance Is concerned 4
number OF parties are coming from Boston, Phila-
dephia. Baltimore and Washington. as we'll as the
small adjacent towns. -
The Cercie Francais de rHarmonie will give
large theatre party on "Wednesday evening at the
and supper at the clubhouse. No. q West Twenty
oixth-Ot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
ALLEGED STRANGLERS ARRESTED.
THEY ARE CHARGED WITH KILLING MAN IN
BAXTER-sT.. NETWORK.

RAXTER-sT.. NETWORK.
Dominico Pegonia and Meto Sabine. who say
,h,, lie. AT No I59 Essex-st, Orange. were ar
ros,ed in Jersey city Friday night charged
with having caused the death OF Sabau DesSana.
Of No Is Bax.er-st New-York on the night or
December H. 80 -
DE saIa was Fifty years old. and lived at No SO
Nulherrv-st II Is said he was Induced to go 10
IN. Mace by the prisoners and a companion. VINO.
q - said strangled and robbed him OF US and a
cold watch and chain. He was left UNCONSCIOUS
hu, ne revived partially and went to the Mulberry
8, polce station to report the robbery There ne
tainted while waiting for an ambulance. and died
tho next day in the Hudson Street Hospital The
s,ranglers had fractured his wfndpipe
The assaian,s fed from New-York. but New
york detectives few days ago learned that the
,,,,.,v.s wore sending to an Italian druggist In
Mniherry-st for opiates used for Knockout drops
:Tn.y foiowed the suspected messenger TO house
IN Norris-st Jersey city and. convinced tnat they
had found the men wanted. they called TWO jersey
nn diecives TO their aid. and Pegonia and Sabine
were taken into CUSTODY - ,x,oa ,.,ors
They pleaded not guilty when arraisned, DeIoss
positively Identified them. and they we're commit,
ted for thirty days TO await the aIr"A' VI 'eH"'
sition papers from New-iork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
QUESTION OF REFERENDUM.
CONTROLLER FITCH THINKS 1T is NOT DESiR-
ABLE TO SUBMIT THE CHARTER TO

ABLE TO SUBMIT THE CHARTER TO
VOTE OF THE PEOPLE.
Tho enthusia site champions OF the new charter
assert that there has been no popular approval OF
the proposition made by the Chamber OF Commerce
FOR submitting the charter to vote or the people.
The various chapters Of the charter VIII make a
hook OF about seven hundred pages. ana now many
voters Il was asked would take the trouble TO
read onetwentieth part OF it. even II copies were
dis,r,hued free for the information OF the people?
Rosfos II was contcnded politics would be
worked into such an election and the result could
he regarded as no fair expression OF the popular
sentiment
Controller Fitch said yesterday that 1t was. OF
corrse nroner and desirable to secure the views
=, tho c,tvs electors on questions that affect them,
I'M, he thought II extremely doubtful that II would
nrove practicable so far the charter was con-
cerned
"Tbe Republicans have made up their minds |
think said Mr. Fitch TO pass the charter at this
oss,or NJ the Legislature. and they have the
o,os ~ do e. The best thing for all good citizens
90 do "a n concentrate their efforts oni making the
ara,, az ncrfect as may be Defects will be dis
covored no doubt. when the charter goes into
ooec, and they will be remedied as soon as pos
chile can discern no advantage 10 be gained
from the delay that would he nsepafdoe from an
other referendum. Most of the people who are
onnosed TO consolidation would vote against any
Lird Of charter and the creation Of Greater New
York might itself be mperilled. The delay. too.
would mean a continued disturbance OF taAapie
values and put down the brakes on municipai
n,ogress We should remember that men OF lofty
character and admitted ability. like Judge Dillon,
General Tracy. Seth Low ard other gentlemen OF
the Commission Will submit draft TO the Lesis-
Iature drawn only after careful consideration ana
revision Speaking for the financial department
OF the city can say that the COMMITTEE on D'hi'
a., 90, work on the financial chapter with extreme
,horoughness. and they have assume. given the
com. careful consideration to all other chapters
Let us accept the Inevitable and join the Great
Or New-York Commission In making tire nratt -
perfect as can In the snort time e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
DETECTIVE FAILS WITH HIS PRISONER
HE CHAsEs AN ALLEGED POLICY-wRITER UP A
srAIRwAy-IN A STRUGGLE THEY TUMBLE
TO TIE LANDING below.

Charles Bradshaw. alias Stewart. twenty-four
years old who refuses TO give his address, and who.
the police OF the West Thirtyseventh-st station
say, is one OF the persistent vioa OF the
lottery law the West Side was arraigned In JEFF
ferson Market Court yesterday by Detective Walsh.
OF tina; precinct. Some time the police raided
the house at No 407 West Thirty ffihst. said 10 be
the headquarters OF the policywrers. The raid
failed as all Of the inmates escaped
Walsh saw Bradshaw at Thirty -hfth-st and Sew
enth-ave. Friday afternoon writing policy slips
for a colored man. He him receive 80 cents.
and endeavored TO arrest him. Bradshaw ran into
the saloon and up three flights OF stairs. where the
detective finally caught him. In the struggle that
followed the balustrade broke, and the men were
,,rnctuitated TO the landing below Washs legs
were eniangled with the broken portion OF the
baiustrade. and Bradshaw. who was not encum-
bered threw away the paper containing tho .
cents and ran. Walsh picked up the evidence and
,ursued him but Bradshaw escaped.
An hour later however. Walsh met Bradshaw at
rbtrt frsf-st and Seventh ave. and arrested him.
Ma eis,rate Flammer held Bradshaw In 500 for
rial and Instructed Walsh 10 take steps In the
district Attorneys office to have Bradshaw In
dicted for assaut!ng policeman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
A BOISTEROUS FIREMAN ARRESTED.
HE PREVENTS JOHN b. KERR FROM ENTERING
HIS HOME AND ATTEMPTS TO THRASH
ONE OF THE LATTER'S SERVANTS.

James w. Kelly. jr.. fireman. twenty seven years
old who refused tell either where he lived or the
fire company with which he is connected. was ar
raigned In Jefferson Market Court yesterday by Po-
liceman Balko Of the Mercer-st. station. on a
charge OF dsorderly conduct preferred by John b.
Kerr OF No. II West Eleventh st. the vice-presi-
dent Of the NewYork. Ontario and Western Rail-
road Mr. Kerr told Magistrate Flammer that
uben he was about TO enter his home last night
Kelly stopped him. and without any reason began
10 yell Ike one possessed. Mr.. Kerr said that he
endeavored to induce Kelly TO leave him. and that
finally the fireman attempted TO thrash one OF the
servants Policeman Balko was called and Kelly
arrested.
II do not remember Your Honor" said Kelly,
lust what occurred last night; | have been drunk
since "Wednesday as on that day suspended
by the Fire Commissioners. / am willing to beg
this gentlemans pardon. and am sorry for what
occurred Magistrate Flammer adjourned the case
until to-day in order that the servant might be in
court TO give his testimony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10

SUE WAS APPARENTLY RESPECTABLE. BUT THE
,,.c,srp ,r,, TOOK THE WORD OF a POLICE
MAN. AND IT is SAID. ALLOWED HER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
MOTT BREAKS UP a FAMILY.
>h'i'DREN TAKEN FROM THEIR MOTHER on
FIJMsY PPETExT

FiJMSY PPETEXT
vb.n Mot' was apparently in bad humor
no,n, "ppealn IN the forkville Court yesterday
Mr. ".lu the omens were not favorable when
b. h.r BOVINE appeared before him ac,ompanie
owrv s.. snaiI sons In charge OF an aglnt Of tho
snce ~. ~ Inc reason for the agentt appear
wal "'s bownes daughter. Nda living
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10

Fur Capes. Collarettes. Muffs. Large assort-
ment at lowest possible prices for strictly reliable
goods While we have reduced the price largely.
we have not marked them down to 80 cents on
the dollar We do not handle that kind OF goods.
C. c. Shayne. Manufacturer. 42nd St. West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The broadway Cable
| Cars. r'a Columbus aud Lexington Aren"es, pass
our stores continuously; also the crossforn line,
| 8fh Street, Christopher Street Ferry Cars.
The times., 1897-06-27


ment.
Yes, the men: don't 1 speak psain:"
retorted the skipper.
Very plain, SIR said the boy; hut
they'll only make a muddIe OF e., sir.
Fancy fat Sam, and, the cook. and Dick!"
do as you're told" said the other, iras-
chilly.
20 course, sir,'' said Henry; but
they'll only worry me with a lot 3f cues
tioEs as to who e is an wot you want i'm
for'' II
You take it for'ard,h said the skipper,
land tell 'em there's couple of sover-
eigns for the first man that finds him.,
Theyouth took the photograph, and after
another careful scrutiny, with the object
OF getting start In the race for wealth,
took it forward. Fat Sam, it seemed, had
seen the very man only two days before at
Poplar; the cook knew his features as well
as he knew those of his own mother, while
Dick had known him for years as an old
and respected inhabitant of Plymouth.
Henry went back to the skipper, aud, hay-
ing furnished him with this infornatio ion,
rEeekiy suggested that they should drag
Gravesend first.
Il was Inidnight when they got the
anchor up and dropped silently down the
river. Gravesend was silent, and the dotted
lines of street lamps shone over a sleep
ing town as the "Seanew'' crept softly by.
A big steamer in front whistled warningly
for the pilots boat, and slowing up as
the small craft shot out from the shore 20
meet it, caused timely diversion of the
skipper's melancholy by lying across his
own bows. BY the time he had fully re-
covered from the outrage and drank u
cup of ooffee, which had been prepared d IN
the galley, Gravesend had disappeared
round the bend, and his voluntary search
had commenced
rra ms <,.H,rrxy,rn
The times., 1897-06-27
Ex.senatnr Rrnce,S snn

Roscoe Conkhng Bruce, son of ex-Sena-
tor Bruce of Mississippi, who went from
the colored high school OF Washington two
years ago TO Phillips Academy a [ Exeter, ".
H., has been honored recently by an cleo
ton as assistant editor for the next year
of the Exouian, the magazine published by
the students OF that institution, which IN
dicates that the color line is not drawn
against one boy.
Young Bruce is a remarkably bright and
handsome fellow and has always been pop
ular among the white boys ofthe neighbor-
hood in which his family live in Washing
ton, which is one of the most fashionable
parts OF the city. He has never attempted
to ntrude where he is not invited, and has
always conducted himself with dignity and
rnodesty, which has inspired respect. At
Phillips Academy he has distinguished him
self for scholarship and for oratory. Ut
the recent announcement Of the bonormen
for the present year the name OF Roscoe
Conkling Bruce stands at the head of the
upper middle class, and the Boston papers
recently contained flatterns descriptions
of his delivery OF MI. Blaine's memorial
Grafton on Garfield in the chapel OF the
academy. Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce have heard
from other sources OF the success and
popularity of their son, and are grateful
to know that the colored blood in bis veins
has made no difference with his social on
intellectual stand,ng.-Chicag Record
The times., 1897-06-27
HOPEFUL WASN'T THERE.

As we reached the top Of long hill
the driver looked back over the road
and uttered grunt, and as we turned
our heads we saw strange figure half
a mile away on the back OF a gallOping
mule. Three or four minutes later it
was near enough TO be recognized as u
woman, who was mounted man-fashtOn
on the animal. As she reached Us she
pulled the mule up with whoa, Dowi'
and after getting her breath she asked
OF the driver:
''Say, now, hev you got a passenger
aboard named Hopeful Davis?''
mo such man, ma am" replied the
driver.
Man with reddish hair-bow-hacked-
squipt to one eye-abOut forty years old, =
she continued as she carefully eyed the
three passengers on top of the coach.
Haven't seen no such critter, ma a'am.
l take il thet he was your husband?''
"You needn't take it that way exactly.
He was along here about month ago,
and asked me to marry him. said 1
would, and he was to show UP three
days ago. 1 guess it's a case or funk y
I'm sorry fur you, ma'am. When a
woman was sot her mind on"
who has sot her mind?'' she inter
rupted.
Excuse me, a'am; but 1 thought you
said he was"
II said he was comm, but he hasn't
showed up. 1 amt breakin' my heart,
however. Mebbe I'd hev married him,
and mebbe not. Don't you be quite so
fur ahead with your feelin's fur me.
Any of you men On top want a wife?''
''AIl married men, ma am said driver
as we koSed off over the prairie without
word in answer
Il see. Wan, that's alright. Think you'd
know the critter 1 spoke OF it you saw
hin?''
Il think I would, ma am
''Alan with reddish hair-bow- backed
squiDt 10 one eye-about forty years old
remember, TOO, that he's got squeak to
his voice. If you see him tell him that Tn
goin' to wait till Saturday fur him. And
ii he don't show up thar'll be at least four
teen men spoonin around my dug-out on
Sunday, and before Monday noon the
Widder Hardman won't be widder no
more"
The times., 1897-06-27
THE FRIAR.

There with the cowl about his face.
And the beads within his hands,
A lonely man in a lonely place,
The silent friar stands.
The sandals on his feet are placed,
The cord is girded round his waist,
The stones are worn where he hath
paced,
Kyrie Eleisonl Christie Eleson
He hath pattered his Aves three times DER,
And for every bead hath a prayer told,
The rules OF his order demand no more,
And the light is N and the chapel cold.
Yet stays he and knecls where the stone
was pressed,
BY the knees OF an abbot of memory
blessed;
Bows his head and beats his breast
Mea culpal Mea culpai Mea maxima
culpai
And the cowl thrown back to view reveals
Dcep-set eyes of the hue of night,
And brow where Remorse forever seals
The restless sign of its deadly blight.
What hath the crime of thy youth-tide
been,
Man OF God, or man of sin?
To have brought thee here; it was dark,
I ween.
Mea culpa Mea culpa! Mea maxima
culpal
The latent light OF those midnight eyes,
A trusting woman might have blessed.
Is it the monk or the wind that sighs,
Christie Eleisonl Thy will is besti
The hollow wind may sigh anu moan
Over the grave where no grass hath
grown.
Be it sin or sorrow-'tis all his own.
Mea culpa! Mea culpa. Mea naxima
culpal
The morning came and they sought him
there,
Cold and stiiI-he had found his rest
And Il laughing face with golden hair,
And soft blue eyes was on his breast.
The sandals on his feet were placed,
The cord was girdcd round his waist,
The stones were worn where he had
paced
Kyrie Elcisen! Christie Eleison.
LEWIS ". BoGy.
The times., 1897-06-27
The New TeIephoue Dodge.


whats the matter with you?'' asked
found the junior partner pacing the floor
like i Gagged lion.
understand that this is strictly between
ourselves" came the answer In an irri
tated voice. There are some things that
Q man wants TO endure without any as
sistance or sympathy from others. l was
sitting here an hour ago looking through
the mail A wen-dressed man with pleas
ing manners came in and asked for you,
stating that there was an important mat
ter Of business about which he must talk
with ycu personally. We had a pleasant
little chat. when he looked at his watch.
said he seemed to have conflicting en-
gagcments. and asked If he might use the
telephone OF course I consented, and
showed him through the next room into
the booth
''In about ten minutes he came ont srnil-
ing, thanked ME cordially, and said he
would be back in half an hour to transact
his business with you He wasn't more
than out of the building when the tele-
phone jingled and the main office inquired
whom that message to st. Louis should be
charged to.
"'What mcssage?' I yelled, excitedly.
"'Why. tic one that just went over the
long distance, of course
MY knees quaked and my voice quav-
cred, as asked how much 1T was.
Just $780, came the maddening re-
ply.
s''Charge it to me- I shouted, and then
chased wildly around the block looking
For Tie fellow That was another fool trick
To think OF a man OF my age and expe-
rience being such an unmitigated and in
ferna; chunp. IN hunt that fellow to
tha ends OF the earth. But don't yol say
"A werd Mind, no detroit Free Press