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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
A PAIR OF ALLEGED HIGHWAYMEN.
THE MAN WHO SAYS THEY ROBBED HIM FOUND
BLEEDING IN AN AREAwAY

THE MAN WHO SAYS THEY ROBBED HIM FOUND
BLEEDING IN AN AREAwAY.
A cry for help attracted the attention of Police
man Holland. of the West Thirty-seventh-st. sta
ton early yesterday morning. He turned the cor
ner OF Eighth-ave and Twonty-eighth-st In the
direction whence the cry came. and Thomas casey
who says he lives at No. 40 West Thirty-sXth-st''
ran almost directly into the policeman's arms. AS
the policemen seized Casey the latter dropped
something, which the policeman ri once picked up.
This proved TO be roll Of bills. containing $40.
Casey sought 10 free himself from the policeman's
grasp, and after shirp struggle. in which Ponce
man Holland used his night stick freely, he was
subdued Still holding Casey in a firm grasp. the
policeman continued along Thirty-eghth-st' and IN
the areaway OF No. 347 West Thirty-eighth-st'
found a man in a seni-ccnscious condition, bleed
ing from the nose and mouth His face was padiy
bruised.
The policeman took Casey TO the station and lent
his arm to the wounded man, who described NM
self as Alex ander Ni-bet. harness-n hker hTihs
at No $50 Broome-st. Nisbet said that soon after
o'clock Yesterday morning he was walking along
Thirty-eighth-st. He had been spending an evening
with some friends, and was his way across
TOWN 10 take a car for home. In the shadow OF
street lamp he saw two men, one white WIN "a a
shock of red hair and the other colored 1e M Pale pau
no attention the couple. but as he passed ne was
struck under the and knocked down. beloIe
he could regain his feet the two men spramg ] uPT,, bi
bodily into the areaway. When they had him IN
tbe areaVav where they could work without De,
ing observed they went through his pockets ana
relieved him Of $40 80 - -, h,s
Nisbet positively identified Casey as one OF MS
assailants a., ..o.to, ana
When the facts were narrated In the stauon Tee 1he
of the policemen who was on reserve duty Itceie1 e,
having seen Casey in the company or rank SIM
mons a big negro. early in the evening PohceInan
Holland at once went TO Simmonss home. NO ~
West Tbirty-eghth-st.. and found him just as ne
was preparing TO go 20 bed He told Simmons that
he vas under arrest The negro sprang at the po,
uceman Again the night stick came into play. ana
simmons was soon begging for mercy; ~,
Casey and Simmons were arralgned before Mag
ic,rate Crane i'm Jefferson Market Court, yesterday
morning They both vowed that they were inno-
cent OF the charges made aganlt them, but they
nere hold In 81 900 for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
pFyySyLvAyI4 FORESTS BURNING.
MUCH DAMAGE ALREADY CArsED-No hlNo D0
RAIN WILL STAY THE PROGRESS
OF THE FIRES

RAlIefonte Penn. April 4.-The forest hres In the
surrounding mountains are spreading az an aiarin-
,rc rafe All efforts to check the flames nave Deen
futile and unless a heavy rain sets IN many thou-
sands OF acres Of valuable timber VIII go up III
smoke The fire originated In the middie secuoh VI
the Nittany Mountains from a spark from d loco-
motive falling on dry grass. Heavy wlnus haV@
,ravaiIed for almost forty hours, and the h'mes
are sweeping fiercely along the mountains l. ,m
ron TO bottom The approach OF the hres 10 the
lumber camps has caused great excitement ana the
v,oodsmen have left their workings.
The course of the flames is constantly changing
making back-hring useless. Different crews nave
been sent out to fight the fires. but thus far they
have accomplished little. and their efforts are now
being directed to confning the blaze to the noun
tains and protecting the property In the cearihgs
The worst damage has been done in the timber
lands several miles north Of Miesburg AT night
the flames illuminate the sky as far as the eye can
-, c., ,,our
Another fire has broken out In the Seven Noun
tains near here and Is burning fiercely to-nlght'
This blaze Is I'm the heart OF the heulock as
trict and is doing much damage ,-
Stroudsburg Penn, April THE fires that nave
beeo raging In the Pocono and Blue Ridge noun
railroad ties The farmers are ready 10 protect
he,r homes in case of the spread of the flames. but
there appears to be no immediate danger or TINS
The weather is dry, and anxiety Is felt lest II
should continue so. There are indications OF ram
tN-pQhf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
SHOT H. ~ THE BACk.
A STATEN ISLAND MAN SERIOUSLY WOUNDS
A COMPANION WHO HAS WHIPPED
HIM IN = FIST FIGHT.

William McAlarney twenty-eight years old resi-
dent Of McKeon-st Stapleton. was shot In tne pack
early yesterday morning ny Patrick Sheridan hfty
years old. after the two had been engaged IN hst
fight following too much beer.
McAlarney is driver and Sheridan has no den-
mite vocation. The two were in a saloon on Mckeoh-
ST. until short time before midnight. drinking TO-
gether. and both. midnight when the place closed
went TO Riker and Mckeon SITS. a squalld quarter
and Sot into a quarrel, which was followed d! hst
fight McAlarney pushed Sheridan INTO dNch
and when he arose they fought and he was again
thrown to the ground by McAlarney.
When Sheridan the second time ne eN-
claimed I'll shoot you McAlarney told him 10
go home. and started toward his own house' Sheri-
dan ran 10 his home. in Riker-st., got pistol alu
followed McAlarney. who was just entering M
gaze. Without a word Of warning ana Delore NJ.
Alarney was aware of his presence, he hred s"o'
a; him. 49,, ,.,
The bullet entered McAlarney's back on the ielt
side between the ninth and te1th HD'' boIns
through the kidneys. downward. -,
McAlarney was taken TO the Smith lnlrindI :, hi,u
efforts were made TO find the bullet. but Wl'nou.
success Dr. Charles W. Townsend, coroner ,loN
his statement and will today try to locate une put
let with y rays The injured man conulllOn -
critical and the chances against MS recover
sheridan attempted % escape after the shoolinB,
but was captured by the police and identhed py the
ra1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
A COMMOTION ~ FIFTH-ATE.
DR.. ALFRED WALTON ATTACKED BY HlS
WIFE AS HE Is LEAVING CHICK
ERING HALL,

When the audience at Chckerlng Hall. Fifth
ave. and Elghteenth-st.. being dismissed last
night after the lecture BY Mrs Annie Besant. a
mddle-aged woman holding girl OF twelve years
by the hand suddenly screamed and rushed up TO
rather stout man. who accompanied by
handsome young woman, and dealt him a blow In
the face. Then she turned on the young woman
and slapped her in the face. There was a great
commotion after that. and the middle aged woman
used great deal OF abusive language. The man
and his companion hurried away up Fnth-ave.
followed closely by the midde-aged woman and
the little girl
At Twenty-third-st. the man met Patrolman Dom
and asked him TO arrest the woman who fol-
lowed him. a lot Of people collected while the man
tried TO explain. and the patrolman decided that
all concerned would have TO accompany him to
the West Thirteth-st. police station
There it developed that the man was DR. Alfred
Walton OF No 800 Flfth-ave He is a weknown
physician and has given much attention TO Theo-
sOphCal matters. The niddle-aged woman was
his wife with whom he has not been on friendly
terms for many years. Dr. Walton was most anX-
ious 10 press the charge of assault against MS
Wife but Sergeant DAILY advised him not 70 insh;
the disgrace OF having the woman locked up Tor
the night
Mrs Walton denied that she mad struck the man.
and asked her little daughter Helen TO substantlate
her story. The child cried bitterly. and sooDec
Mamma did not do anything" DR.. Walton turned
to the child and said. Helen. you know YOU he'
and then the child cried harder than ever. Mrs
Walton told Sergeant Daily that her life mad oeeh
fun of sorrow. She said she had been arrested TWO
years ago after just such an occurrence as thdt
Of last night and said that at another time her
husband had struck her with horsewhip Oh the
street. .-.
After considerable argument and many cnaIges
ana counter cnarges, Or NaitOl Iitaiis d anri,,
withdraw his charge, but said that ne would app!
at jefferson Market Court to-day for warrant ioF
his wifes arrest. ~
Sergeant DAILY wanted TO know the name OF III;
Walton's companion. and she asked for plI , Oh
paper in order that she might write IL, Mls.
Walton grew indignant at the request gave
my name" said she. why should that woman
not be compelled to do the same?
But Sergeant DAILY permitted the young woman ma
TO write a she desired. and then ne caifnIy rtau
out Miss Rose Lemoine, No l2l East IwenIy :
thlrd-st Mrs. Walton made mote OF the M nans M
Miss Lemoine accompanied the doctor wnen ne Iele
station Mrs. Walton rema lined behind LOT d, d
time to tell the sergeant more ABOUT her uoiiieS"0
troubles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
MISSOURI STREAMS DOING DAMAGE
MEMPHIS DISTRICT.

Trenton, No. April 4.-Grand River is still coming
M and the bottoms completely under water,
caueing much damage. Waldon Bridge. four niles
northwest was washed out. and considerable timber
% the Quincy. Omaha and Kansas City Railroad ex-
tension has been lost. The baseball park Is COM
nIetely submerged Manager Wnsow of the water
works system received telephone message from the
power-staton that water was running through the
walls and that II the food vas any higher to-mor-
row they would have 10 vacate. leaving the city
without any water supply. Six young men on horse
back attempted to cross the bottoms west OF town
ana were swept from their horses Three got safely
10 land, the other three noated down stream, but
were rescued from the tree tops
Maryville, No. April 4-The river rose six inches
I'm few hours to-day, and the lowands are nearly
under water. At Bedford. Iowa, water Is up TO the
station. and many families have been driven from
their homes
ST Joseph. Mo. April 4.-The first alarm was felt
here to-day over the rise Of the Missouri River The
stream rose seven-tenths OF foot, and is steadily
climbing up Reports from the country seventy
five miles north Of here state that the Nodawa, one
Hundred and Two. Nshnabotna and other streams
are ali out OF their banks Just south of this city
the river Is cutting badly. and the Burlington Rail
road Company has large force OF men protecting
its tracks at Burne's Lake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
MR.. H4NNA LIKES THE TARIFF BILL.

Cleveland Ohio. April l-Senator Hanna. who
came home 10 vote. said to-day that he regarded
the Dingley bill satisfactory measure going
far enough in the direction OF protection and pro-
vidng sufficient revenue. The passage or that Dill
he believed TO be the pressing need OF the hour
Mr. Hanna expressed the opinion that the Arbltra-
ton Treaty would be approved by the Senate by a
close vote. . ,.-....,...., -
on the Cuban question probable at this session,
Mr Hanna replied: II don't know You can't tell
time and precip.tate action. At this time, how
ever / consider Congressional action on the Cuban
question improbable" 49,
Mr. Hanna will start on his return to Washing
ton tomorrow after he has voted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
THREE WOVEN SHOT BY A LUNATIC

Kincaid KAN April 4-George Miller. who
recently released from an insane asylum. shot three
women neigkbors. this afternoon. and was him
self dangerously wounded while resisting arrest.
The injured women Mrs. w. H. Burkey. shot
in breast probably fatally; Miss Efle Kirby. shot
in back will die. and Miss Jennie Kirby. shot In
o,do will recover Miller had called 10 see the
1T, e,s,ers and being refused admission TO the
house. broke through the door and shot down the
three women as they altempted 10 escape lie
and hunted up physician 10 e attend the wounded
t wo'''a- 'oar-azed man opened fire. but was finally
horgbf nc down with a load from a shotgun. lie
,,av die from the wound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
FOR CARRYING A BABY on HIS BICYCLE.

Because he Ignorant or the law, John
c,r,or- NJ No ss West Ore-hundre1 Ind-ffth-st..
refused 10 pay any attention 10 Bicycle Policeman
Fogarty. at Ninety-sixth-st. and Ftf,A-aye.. last
evening schwarz riding on his bicycle and
seated In front OF him on an attachment 10 the
hanaleLars was baby boy The child Was enjoy
ing the ride hugely when Fogarty stopped the De
oyc,,st and t,ld him he would have 10 dismount
r,,b the child as the city ordinance prohibited any
children under five years from riding on a bicycle
with another person. Schwarz paid no attention
10 the policeman and he was arrested. Al the East
One-hundred- and nty ,sixth-st station schwarz
nleaded ignorance of the law tie left his bicycle
security TO appear in the Harlem Court this morn
ing This Is said 10 be- the irsi arrest under the
ordinance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
CONGRESS MAY BE ASKED TO ACT.

Washington. April i-The House. in pursuance
OF the waiting policy mapped out by the leaders
adjourned yesterday until Wednesday, and that
day will probably adjourn again for three days
Many OF the members have gone home. subject TO
call II they are needed In the President
should decide TO ask Congress for special legisla-
ton for the relief Of the Mississippi flood sufferers
as 1t Is thought he may. the proceedings on
wednesday may be more interesting Any legisa-
tion which may be proposed In the present situa-
tion would he blocked by single objection, and
while II il not likely that there would be captious
opposition to a bill which would appeal so directly
10 the sympathy OF Congress, an objection might
be- made Ihis would neccssitate special order
from the Committee on Rules for Its consideration,
and All the attendant complications.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05

taneous discharge occurred. The range was very
snort, and the rattle Of the musketry developed
INTO a regular roar
Az nrst the insurgents had the advantage,
urNlng the Moslem irregulars down the HILL
grove the Christians backward from their most
advanced points. where they planted a Turkish
flag, which is still floating
The lighting was stopped by a heavy rainfall.
When the Mosems returned to Canea the order
had been given TO disarm them. At first they
resisted but those who disarmed
warned their comrades outside, so that many OF
them hid their arms. Seven hundred rifles still
remain TO he collected
The disarming of the Moslem irregulars ought
10 have been done long ago, for the Mosems were
beginning to think that Europe had sent the
European force simply to support them against
the Christians The only regrettable thing ls
that the men of-war did not shell the Moslems
when they attacked the Christians, just as they
fave been shelling the insurgents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
THE BATTLE-SHIP IOWA AT BOSTON.
SHE WILL HAVE HER PRELIMINARY RUN TO-DAY
AND HER OFFICIAL TRIAL on WEDNESDAY.

AND HER OFFICIAL TRIAL on WEDNESDAY.
Boston. April 4.-The battle-ship Iowa. after run
of little less than twenty-four hours from New
York dropped anchor outside Of Boston Light at
o'clock this afternoon. The rum although un-
eventfuL was very satisfactory TO her builders.
Cramp e. Co. OF Philadelphia. two members Of
which firm were on board the ship during the trip.
The Iowa left Tompkinsvile. Staten Island, short
ly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon ana, pro-
ceedlng down the main ship channel passed ou'
by Sandy Hook about o'clock. The ships course
was Immediately laid east by south for Nantucket
South Shoal Lightship. us miles distant, ana uii-
dor natural draueht and with speed Of less than
fourteen knots the big fighter settled down for her
run to Boston. Fire Island ldghtsnlp was t ao5a'n
about sunset, and under clear SKY anu WI Win 4"
iigIf westerly breeze that made hut little sea me
slip steamed OFF into the gathering darehesS' IN ne
South Shoal l.ghtship was rOuhu'u III 3n - a. 49,, ~
hour this morning and after keeping well on g tng
shoals for a few hours the ships bow was turned
i the directi1n of Cape Cod. Highland Light was
I,aeen1 a ute after noon and Boston Light sighted
an hour afterward. the ship anchoring about TWO
The Iowa did not the inner harbor. as the
tide ala not serve, and also FOR the reason liiat ~
will start about o'clock vcrnment Course
mel by the tug Kate Jones, which VIII acl as t, l.t
tender while she Is IN m To the civ
tonight Captain Sargent, the navga'lHe HuPeihbmH
endent Of the Cramps s mad G eyer the conrsp
Oh ,r tbe preliminary run tomorrow the usual
~ I'm ho given the crew of the Iowa on Tues
dav and If the weather is favorable the big battle
Sii, ,yjll endeavor to earn large bonus ior her
SiiiIders on Wednesday As the Iowa is the last I
pnat ~ the Cramps which a premium Is 10 pc
pU. "a tnr ovccss speed every effort Will be made
po ohtain as great margin over fifteen Knots as
possible. A.. rr,ol poord are already as
so,ohI,ng in Boston and number OF them VIII
nnynnanI the ship her preliminary run to-
rnw Edwin S Cramp late this afternoon ex-
dressed himself being delighted WIN the me
run run oi n en smooth working OF the engines He an
cinates that the ship will make great record on
.e1o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
D1sARMING BAsHI-BAZOUKs.
ACTUAL WORK TOWARD THE PAcIFIcAT1oN OF
CRETE BEGUN
PEAcEABLE OUTCOME.


CRETE BEGUN.
canea. Crete April 4.-The actual work OF dis
arning the Bashi- Bazouks began early this
morning, and has coptinued throughout the day
At the village Of Kaieni they refused to deliver
UP their arms demanded an order from the Gov
ernor OF the island and the personal presence OF
Edhem Pacha. The foreign troops then cordoned
the village and the Austrian Colonel who was lp
command. ordered that the search for arms
should begin. when Edhem Pacha arrived The
GORDON then closed round the Bashi- BaZouHs'
who yielded quietly
In spite Of the orders Of the admrals the TURK
lsn authorities refuse 20 release three GREEKS
VINO were captured at Akrotiri.
Inc european troops guard the gates Oh tiic
tO"h' The Arab quarter also Is surrounded by
european pickets. A proclamation has been Is
s sued announcing that all who refuse to yield up
lneir arms VIII be shot In response 10 thls only
100 have az yet surrendered their arms.
The insurgents have succeeded In exploding
neaVy dynamite cartridges under the walls OF the
fort at Kissamo.
London. April 4-The correspondent OF "The
Iimes nj Canea will say tomorrow.
Six Christians We're killed and eleven wounded
on SatuTday The bodies OF the dead We're saw
agely mutilaied by Mussulmans The garrison
OF Cahea was under arms all night long and
tne town was strictly patrolled. because OF fears
Of incendiarism.
THE blOCkad OF the leland CONTINUES IN he
enforced closely Already signs are not want
ing or loss or hope by the insurgents in some
sections Of the island. In those districts the
SPEEDY END or the Present unsettled disastrous
situation would be hailed with rejoicing"
Ihe Canea correspondent Of THE Daily News"
describing last Saturdays fight. will say to-mor-
The Moslems advanced TO within 200 yards of
the CHRISTIANS at Akrotir and began 10 parley
WIN the leaders. Then suddenly along both the
Anos'em and Christian lines an almost stimuli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
A CONTRACTOR HURT IN NAWif.
HIS son FOLLOWS PIN TO THE HOSPITAL AND
GETS INTO TROUBLE WITH TIE AM
BITANCE DRIVER

BULANCE DRIVER.
william Kelly. a contractor, ffty-hve years old
Of No 81 West Ffty-frst-st., and his son. VIII
tan, Kelly jr while driving through One-hundIed-
and-sixty-thrd-st last evening were thrown ont
near Macombs Lane by the horse taking fright
and running away. Mr. Kelly sr. struck on MS
head and received a deep cash. which bled freely
An ambulance was summoned from the Manhattan
tIoental and the old man was hastily placed in the
vehicle go
Young Kelly tried to ride to the hospital with his
father DR. Strong who was in charge, refused 10
allow him to DO He said ii was positively
against the rules. The young man made several
inerfectuaI attempts 10 get aboard and finally fol-
lowed the ambulance TO the hospital in carriage.
On arrival there. young Kelly, It Is alleged.
created scene and assaulted the driver OF the am
hulance John O'Nel. TIE elder Kelly, in the
fight between the young men. went to his sons as
sistance the blood running in "A great stream from
the cut in his head.
Policeman Riley. who had witnessed the run
away and followed the ambulance TO the hospital
eenarafed the men. Superintendent Fem ques-
toned both men and advised them not TO allow the
matter to go any further. The contractor was then
taken into the hospital and placed in bed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
NOT TO BE Az EMR1NNY.

Washington. April 4-Tl> State Department has
received notice from the Turkish Government that
finds II inconvenient 10 raise the grsde Of Its mis-
sion in Washington to that Of an Emblscy on sc-
count OF the increased expense which thereby
be incurred This decision OF the Turkish Govern
ment will prevent the President, under the existing
law from nominating ex-Secrctary John W Foster
"a Ambassador 10 Constantinople as, X is under
stood was his desire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
STR4NGE CASE N ROCHESTER,.

,rcrD "pREsIDENr' or THE OREGON RAIL
WAY NAVIGATION COMPANY BADLY HURT
Rochester. April 4.--Last evening man staggered
into the Krcmlin Hotel in North 81. faui-st.
There was a deep cut in his temple ana ms co'h-
inc was covered with blood. lie was sent at once
-, G, Marv's Hospital. where he is at present In n
dazed condition
The man said his name was John Mcneil, ana ne
,a,r,od 70 he the president OF the Oregon Railway
I'd Navigation Company First he SAID ne, had
an, enticed into a saloon by three men ana as
saulted one OF the men using an AK ana ,,ieh mn
,hroun into the street. To-day he contradlcted
nc storv and stated that he stopped over az me
central station his way west and whlle WANDER
,r@ ohout the streets either fell down or was as
ea1nlted His mind. however. does not seem gear
enough for him to give detailed account OF his
mDarinnce in Rochester lie had considerapie
money and jewery with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
MISS COrzTyS CHANGES HER MIND.
SHE NOW BELIEVES THAT WOMAN SUFFRAGE Is
A FAILURE MARRIAGE ADVISED.

-
A FAILURE MARRIAGE ADVISED.
Chicago April 4.-"The Chronicle" this morning
prints a dispatch from its St Louis correspondents
10 the effect that Miss Phoebe Couzns has aDan-
doned the woman suffra gsts 10 whose welfare
she has devoted a lifetime. Continuing, the cor
respondent says: Brought back from Cailtorhla
through the kindness Of friends on an inVaiid
chair she lies on a bed racked with PAIN ana SO
stricken with her enemy, rheumatism, that she
will probably never rise again To-day a Vsloi
asked her what progress. If any. she tnought
woman suffrage was making. Her reply was
startling. for the visitor was not prepared lot
either it's vehemence the revelations which were
made. a..
Three times | have women under nre'
She said slowly and emphatically, and as many
times 7 have seen them fall, and that ignomlnous-
*, I presume this will be looked upon as treason
but the conclusion Is reached from Iong
close observation and rare opportunities, sucn a.
oava been accorded 10 few women woman III
nmblic life will never prove satisfactory, shs Is
naturally a homekceper. ] would ADVISE an Sou"6
,vonen 10 marry and become homekeepers.