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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
CARPET 7. M. STEW ART
$40 9TH Ave.
CLEANSING Est. .,y I'd. ,sss
COMMANDER KELLEY TO RETIRE
Hopes to Leave tho Navy by July f-Othel
ApplicatiOns-Navy Yard Notes.

Hopes to Leave tho Navy by July I-OtheP
ApplicatiOns-Navy Yard Notes.
1t was said at the navy yard yesterday that Q
number OF officers have voluntarily applied to
Washington to be retired. Among these was
Commander J. D. j. Kelley. who is the senior
aide to Rear Admiral John W. Philip. the COM
mandant of the yard. The list as given out
contains these names: Captains Rearick. Schou-
Ter, Harris. Green. Rockwell. Reiton and Hous-
ton; Commanders Ross. Hannum. Rush. Dele
hanty. Kelley. Jasper. Speyers and Stevens,
Lieutenant Commanders briggs. Porter.
Moore. Peck. Hanus, Fiske, Holmes, Rooney.
Eaton, Lawrence. Willis and Freeman. Com
mander Kelley hopes to retire from the navy
The officials at the navy yard have com.
pleted the list OF bidders for the condemned
naval supplies, which were sold at auction on
June o. The list will now be forwarded to
Washington and the awards made. Among
Philadelphia They offer s22s42 for nine
4SBOO pounds, Other successful bidders are
Armorell & Co. Newark. $263 10 for four
smooth bore 1l-inch guns, weighing 80 800
pounds: n. T. Doll Manufacturing Company.
New York four rifles. hirty FOUNDERS weighing
136OO pounds. S6S: Thomas A Green Brooklyn,
thirty carriages. 9-inch. weighing 81 900
pounds. S5l4 80: II. A. Hitner's Sons. Phia-
dephia, 1915 empty 15-inch Shells weighing
1886 pounds. 1895 80. and II. A. Hitner's
Sons Philadelphia 1900 empty9 -inch shells.
weighing 1.OO5,OOO pounds. $500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Porto Rioans Hurrah for tn. FLAG.

Gen. John Eaton. Director Of Public Instruc-
ton in Porto Rico. has written to Col. Allen c.
Bakewell OF Lafayette Post. 140. G. A. r.. de-
scribing the enthusiasm with which the flags
sent by the post have been received In Porto
Rico by tho natives. Gen. Eaton says he has
been In every municipality on the island. and
has seen the flag saluted and heard the school
enthusiasm. even. than it is sung In schools in
America. The American flag is being dis
played on the island on all occasions. English
they are studying the map OF tho United States
Patriotic songs are also taught in all the
m rip
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
TWENTY-THIRD'S LAST DAY At CAMP.
Hot Time in tho Company Streets Last
Night-Riot Drill by the Third Battery.

STATE CAMP. PEEKsKILL. June 16.-It Is
amusement night at camp. and the Twenty
third Regiment. once moro a reunited family
is celebrating its safe return from the dis
comforts and dangers OF practice marches. To-
morrow the regiment is going home. but that
is the last thought that enters the minds OF the
members tonight. In the y. II. c. A. tent
there are music and Rotations. In Company
DIS street there Is a guessing contest upon the
weight Of a big porker captured on Hoffman
Hill by Companies b and d when they we're on
their practice march. In Company BIS
streets the celebrated kazoo Band is discourse
ing music before an admirinG audience of
regimenta veterans. and in the other company
streets there are entertainments and fun with
ont end.
The Second Battalion returned from its prac-
tce march this morning at 10 o'clock. having
broken camp at Lake Oscawana at O'Clock
this morning The roads we're in splend Il
condition after the rain. and the march back
was easy and comfortable. This departure in
the scheme Of instruction has proved wonder
fully pleasing to the men. who have thoroughly
enjoyed their outings. and officers and men
alike have only to regret that the, whole week
could not have been devoted to 1t instead Of
three days for each battalion.
The soldiers OF the Twenty-third leave to-
morrow Immediately after the arrival Of the
about $50 o'clock in the evening. They will
take the Third avenue elevated to South ferry
and will march from the foot Of Atlantic ave-
nue. to their armory in the uniform they wore
in the field.
This morning the Third Battery had a riot
drill. being ordered by Gen Roe to turn out
Immediately and defend the State property at
the rifle range from the depredations OF mob
range pouring CALLING fire into the face Of
the mob.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
BIG BLAZE IN TROY.
A Livery Stable and Several Shops and
Tenement Houses Burned.

Tenement Houses Burned.
TROY. June 16.-Nearly half block Of old
buildings at Sixth avenue and Hoosick street
are in ruins as the result Of fire which started
this morning at o'clock in the livery stable
Of James Gorman.4 Al Hoosick street. The'Ivery
stable was a two-story wooden structure and
burned hercely. soon connecting with other
buildings south OF it. A general alarm was
sounded and the entire fire department was
called out number Of tenement houses
were soon ON FIRE and tho police ran from
house to house rousing tho occupants. many
OF whom escaped in their night clothes. Pc.
lic-men Sheridan and Cahill distinCui shed
themselves in rescuing peonle from the burn;
ing buildings. German and family occupied
apartments in the livery buildings and were
carried out nearly suffocated. The livery
stable was filled with horses and the noise
made by the poor animals as the fire reached
them was terrible. Eleven were suffocated or
burned to death.
The burned buildings include Germans
livery stable. tIiller's blacksmith shop. Fred
Mace's paint shop on Sixth avenue; Samuel
Halls fish market. John Wyck's barber shop.
Miss Watsons furnishing store. Friedells
bakery. George Williams's candy store and
John Lusks barber shop. The loss 10 esti-
mated at $4,000 on which there is but little
insurance.
During the fire Miss Hattle:. Ellis. who
ing. rushed into the street carrying her
pocketbook in her hand. Some one plesse
take this pccketbook." cried the historical
girl. and a tramp who stood near quickly ac-
cepted the invitation and walked off with the
pocketbook. which contained 500
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
UOMAN DIES UNIDENTIFIED.
Was Found Wandering About Followed by
Group of Children.


The Jersey City police are investigating the
case OF an elderly. unidentified woman who
died in the City Hospital at a late hour on
Thursday night. She had been seen during
the afternoon wandering about the Lehigh
Valley Railroad freight yards. She had the
appearance Of being intoxicated. and when
she walked over Pacific avenue toward Grand
street she was followed by a crowd of chill
dren. 1t is said that some Of them threw stones
at her.
Policeman Walsh saw her and the children
at Pacific avenue and Grand street. and after
moved to the City Hospital. She became un-
conscious there and died without disclosing
to determine the cause OF her death. She was
about 80 years old and was dressed in black
with a light red shaw thrown over her
shoulders She wore a black straw hat. She
had been exposed to the heavy rainstorm in
the afternoon and her clothing was saturated.
IOnaY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Four Bribery Trials in Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG. Pa. June 16.-The legisla-
tive bribery cases will not be tried until the
septemb Der sessions. District Attorney Millar
made this statement to the court to-day;
There will be four cases for trial. the Grand
Jury having indicted only four Of the accused
az senator John j. Coyle. Philadelphia; eI-
Repressntative Thomas MoyIes Of Wilkes
REPRESENTATIVE John r. Byrne OF Fayette
county. The bills against other accused per-
sons have boon ignored.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Pitcher Kennedy Charged with Assault.

William Kennedy. pitcher OF the Brooklyn
baseball team. was before Magistrate Nostrand
yesterday in the Myrtle Avenue Court charged
with assaulting II. +. Gould Of 235 Eighth
street The hearing was adjourned until July
II. Gould says that he called last Wednesday
evening AT kennedy's house. 2Ao sixth avenue.
tn deliver n message. and that on reaching the
vestihule Kennedy punched him against the
wall and then knocked him down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Aldermanic Chamber for Coney Island Park
Hearing.

The Board of Public improvements sent .
letter to the Board OF Aldermen yesterday re-
Questing the use of the Aldermanic chamber
on July 10 for public hearing on the plan for
a public park at Coney Island. Mr.. Mccall
Tam moved that tho request be granted.
Mr. Oatman tCitl opposed the motion because
IA resolution offered by him granting the use OF
the room to the Nazet investigating committee
has been buried in the Committee Of PUBLIC
Buildings. Lighting and supplies. He moved
that the request OF the Board Of Public Inn
provements be sent to the same committee.
3 motion was lost and Mr. McCal's was
nd al
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
GIRL UNCONSCIOUS IN THE STREET

Came from Jersey City to Visit n Relative
and Was Picked Up by the Police.
young girl was found unconscious last
evening on the sidewalk in front OF the Raines
law hotel at 3a7 Third avenue and was re-
moved to Bellevue Hospital. where she was
found to be suffering from hysteria and cpl
lspsv. When she recovered she said she was
Julia Coyle. l6 years old, Of 90 Suffolk street,
gotten TO New York. When the police com
municated with her father he said that Julia
left home to visit her uncle. at Tenth avenue
and Seventy eighth street. New York. She
was subject to fits. he said. The father went
to the hospital and took her homo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
The Negro John Berry Hanged.

UPPER MARLBORO. Md. June 16.-John Ber-
ry coored, was hanged at 1927 o'clock this
morning at the Jail in this place for the murder
OF Miss Amanda Clark. near Bowie Md. on
March X last. Berry was employed by the
murdered woman and her sister as a farm
hand. He assaulted both with a club COM
polling the surviving sister to swear secrecy by
crime.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
WASHINGTON FORECAST For sArURDA

For NeD Engidnd and eastern Nru York T1ir and
continued loW temperature to-day fair and warmer
Sunday fresh westerly ctndJ.
For the District Of Columbia. eastern Pennsyl-
vania. New Jersey. Delaware Maryland. and vlrg MIA
fair and continued cool weather to-day; fair and not
so cool sunday; light to fresh northerly winds be.
coming variable.
For western Pennsylvania. western New York and
Ohio. fair to-day; fair aud warmer Sunday; light
20 frssh northwsStsrly WindSl becoming variable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Child Killed by a Trolley Car.

Three-year-old Arthur Christensen. the only
child of Mrs. Bertha Christensen. a widow. of
I'LL Hasey street. Brooklyn, was killed yes
terday by trolley car 2O5 of the Putnam avenue
line. Motorman william Kopf was arrested.
the car was within few yards OF him Then
he threw of the current and applied the
brakes. The child fell into the fender. but
bounced out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17

NEWPORT. Il. l.. June 16.-All attempts to
float the Windsor liner Norman. ashore on Rose
Island. have failed The work OF lghtering
her continues. and attempts to get her off will
be made ut each high tide. She is in no imme-
diate danger
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Bridge Trains DELAYED.

Bridge traffic was partially blocked for nearly
an hour yesterday morning through the de-
railing of the engine OF an elevated train on
the Fifth avenue line at the curved terminal in
Brooklyn. AS the engine was rounding the
curve the rear trucks Of the engine ran over
the guard rails. bringing the train to sudden
stop Many OF the passengers in tho four cars
were scared but no one was injured. 1t re-
CURED nearly an hour to remove the engine
and CarS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Ocean Route to Long Branch.

Beginning to-day. the swift Cape May steam
boat Republic will make three round trips
daily between Pier 10. East River. and the iron
pier at Long Branch. Her schedule will be to
leave New York at $3.50 A. VI. and and go
=. NJ. and leave Long Branch at lO:3O A. NJ
and 10 and 7:45 Y. NJ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Missed HIS Footing and Was Killed.

Patrick Shaw. a laborer. 50 years old. was
killed yesterday by falling from the roof OF the
three-story, building at 238 Second avenue to
the sidewalk.
shaw. who was one Of the gang OF men en-
ployed to tear down the building; missed his
up he was dead. His body was taken to the
MOrgue
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Minor c. Keith,s Right Leg Broken.

NEW ORLEANS. June l6-The steamer Jarl.
from Bluefelds. Nicaragua brings the news
that Mr.. Minor C. Keith. President OF the Bos-
ton Fruit Company and the leading spirit in
what is popularity known as the Banana
Trust" has met with a serious accident at
Puerto Cortez. MIR Keith's right leg was
broken above the knee. No particulars have
been received as to how he met with the mis-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
slocum Monument at Gettysburg.

GETTYSBURG. Pa. June 16.-The New York
Gettysburg Monument Commission and mem
bers OF the New York Legislature this morning
viewed the site of the proposed equestrian
monument to Major Gen. Henry W. Socum on
Parlow's Knoll. Gen. Slocum was in command
OF the right wing Of the Union, army during
the battle OF Gettysburg. Gen. Sickles said to-
day that 1t is the purpose OF the conn ssion to
erect monument which will cost $50 900 as
ha
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17

from crowding the email dealers out Of bust;
Association also advocated It. and John II.
smith urged the commit tee to report measure
which would compel the great stores to go out
led women to drink by affordnR opportunities
for them to get liquor without being seen. and
were thus the cause OF much vice.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Nine Years for James Bryan.

James Bryan. convicted OF manslauGhter in
the second degree. was sentenced to nine
years Imprisonment in Sing Sing by Judge
Hurd in the County Court in Brooklyn yeSteT-
Fleming in a saloon at Nassau and Navy streets
on March 10 last.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Pickpocket Missed tho watch.

While Louis Ferroli Of 81 West Eighth street
was strolling through Washington Park last
night he felt a tug at his watchchain and
the next instant saw negro run from his
side The thief had got the chain. but the
watch was still in its owners pocket The
negro did not run far before he was caught by
Policeman Miller. At the Mercer street sta
ton, where he was locked up. he said he was
William Jones. ~ years old. Of ll0 Macdougal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
q. A. II. sword for Gen. wheeler.

Boston. June lG-The +. W. Kingsley G. A.
r. Post. at whose request Gen. Joe Wheeler de-
livered the Memorial Day Grafton in Boston
Theatre. 10 to present the General with sword
in honor OF the post S appreciation OF his merit.
1T will be dress sword OF very elaborate
design.
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Hearing the Proposed Fifth Avenue
Traffic Ordinance.

The Council Committee on Highways gave
hearing yesterday on President Guggenhei-
mers proposed ordinance to keep trucks Off
Fifth avenue during certain hours No one ap-
peared in favor OF the ordinance John w.
Ball Of 245 Fltth avenue presented a petition
signed by residents OF all parts OF the city pro-
testing against any restriction Of trafflc on the
avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17

Duncan Young the burglar. who on Jan 20
shot and killed George Ebcrhardt at 81 Seventh
street while Young was in the act Of commit
ting a burglary. was sentenced yesterday 10
life Imprisonment ny Justice Fursman in the
Criminal Branch OF the supreme Court.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17

Policeman James O'Bren OF the Charles
street station was tried and convicted yester-
day in the Court Of General Sessions OF assault
in the third degree. On June II last year
OBrlen arrested a Greek peddler at Four
teenth street and Fourth avenue. and on the
way to the police station dubbed him. O'Brien
will be sentenced by Judge CowiEg on Tuesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Chesapeake to Be Launched Next Tuesday.

BATH. Me-. June 16.-It has been settled that
the practice ship Chesapeake. for the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis will be
launched on next Tuesday and that Miss Elsie
Bradford, daughter of Rear Admiral Bradford.
Chief OF the Bureau OF Equipment at Washing
ton shall christen the boat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
LIZ Nnn Are Conducting

really hrstclass summer resort either at noashors
or mountain, make its locality known through TIE
SUSs advertising columns. BUN readers seek such
plAces.-ZdV.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-17
Opening of the Children. Summer Home.

The Children's Summer Home at Bath Beach
will open next Monday. and tho first company
to go there will consist OF about 300 children
from the various day nurseries throughout the
city. who will go TO the homo 70 snend week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-26
Continued frCm Fifth Page.)

tons with them as to the condition Of
not remember of ever having told MI
Helm that he did not gee how it would
be possible to continue the operation of
the road. His books were exhibited,
showing that the receipts Of the company
were about $40 a day The rest of his
testimony was immaterial as was also
that of Attorney R. r. Vermilion, who
was on the stand in behalf of the COM
pany.
Through all of the testimony brought
out by the defendant yesterday there sp-
peared an indication that the Church peo-
pie were figuring on improving the line,
for they figure that they can do so with
s25,e00 while if they are compelled TO give
up the property they would lose $3S. 900.
The city. however, is not considering that
phase Of the case, according to the opin-
ions of those most Interested. A new
line is already provided, for as soon as
this one is out Of the way. and that IS
the only question the city is interested
in
There are several witnesses to examine
Yet, but none that viii require so much
time as the testimony Of the expert wit
nesses examined yesterday It Is very
probable that the arguments win begin
this afternoon. and Judge Dale's opinion
may be given out before the adjournment
Of court.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-26
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Sedswick Camp No. e. Woodmen Of the
World. meets tonight. Special business
on hand.
Astraea viii meet with Mrs. Copeland.
9l1 South Lawrence. Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock A fun attendance is desired.
The Womans Unitarian society viii
meet at the church building Thursday.
the 2Sth inst, az 2:S0 p. m. A fun and
prompt attendance is requested. Mrs.
Burren secretary.
The Woman's Auxiliary viii meet Fri
day al 3 O'Clock for business and election
OF officers ~ the residence OF Mrs. {. F.
Adams. 1880 North Emporia Officers,
please bring reports Of the years work.
The Retail Clerks Union No. IS viii
meet al lis North Market street 70 night
a O'Clock Important business. All
members are requested 20 De present. J.
W Brown. president. c. L. way. sec
rotary.
DR. ]. a. Mclaughlin Of Clearwater So
cured a license yesterday 70 marry Miss
Lotue Emily Ellis Of Paramount DR..
Mclaughlin is a son Of Coroner Levi Nc
Laughlin, and has lately located at Clear
water for the practice OF medicine. Mss
Ellis is one Of the flowers Of Paramount.
and has many friends who wish her much
Joy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-26
Attest: AMOS MCLAIN. city clerl
published October 26, 1899
OPnVN NOE M 1e4a


An ordinance providing for the issuance
of an internal Improvement bond IN the
sum of Eight Hundred and Sixty-fve
Dollars to pay for constructing bridge
on Seneca street across the Arkansas
river
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City Of Wichita:
Section l. That an internal improve
ment bond In the sum OF Eight Hundred
and Sixty-fve Dollars be issued 20 o. T
Wilder. Jr, 20 pay for the construction Of
a bridge on Seneca street across Arkansas
river as per bills on file in the Office Of
the city clerk, dated and sworn to Octo-
Der %, 1899, said bridge having been con-
structed according 10 contract under the
direction Of the mayor and council. and
said bills having been approved by the
mayor and council Said bond shall be
dated November I. 1893. and shall become
due one year after date; shall bear In
terest at the rate OF six per cent per
annum. Said bond shall be denominated
internal improvement bond No. --. Series
-, and shall be payable AZ the fiscal
agency Of the state Of Kansas. IN the city
of New York in the state Of New York
and shall be signed By the mayor and at
tested by the city clerk. with the seal o.
the city impressed thereon.
Sec ?. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publi-
cation IN the Wichita Daily Eagle.
Approved October .. ises
FINLAY ROSS. Mayor.
Attest: AMOS MCLAIN. City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-26
ANOTHER IRISH CHALLENGER
Is Strong PrObabiIity--Eew Boat to
be Called "Ribernia."

New York, Oct 25.-The Evening Post
SAYS: There is a strong probability that
the next challenger for the Americas
cup will be Major Eustace Jameson, NJ.
p. He Is warm friend of Sir Thomas
Upton and witnessed theraces between
the Shamrock and Columbia. Should Ma
jor Jameson challenge he will have the
Shamrock for a trial horse. Anybody who
challenges will be welcome to the yacht
for that purpose, but Major Jameson
would be perfectly so, because Of the
friendship existing between him and Sir
Thomas. The Jameson boat would very
probably be built from Watson design,
and, it is said, would most certainly be
built in Belfast. ex-Isord Mayor PIERRE,
the head Of the firm of Harland Wolfe
being quite welcome to undertake the
work The name, even, OF the boat has
been decided, and while some Of the mu-
tual friends OF both the major and Sir
Thomas were IN for having it called
Shamrock, the most favored name was
Hibernia Major Jameson might chal-
1enge through the Kingstown Royal
Yacht club but viii probably send Il. II
at all. through either the Royal listers
or the ROYAL Corks"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-26
published October IS, 1891
ORDINANCE NO. 164s.


An ordinance providing for the issuance
Of an internal Improvement bond in the
sum of Two Hundred Fifty-seven and
1-1o0 Dollars TO o. T. Wilder, Jr.. to pay
for the construction Of sidewalks.
Be It ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City of Wichita:
Section L That an internal improve
ment bond in the sum OF Two Hundred
Fifty-seven and LOO Dollars be issued to
o. It. Wilder Jr.. to pay for the con-
struction OF sidewalks as per bills on file
in the office of the city clerk, dated and
sworn to October %. 1889, all OF the said
sidewalks having been constructed accord
ing to contract under the direction OF the
mayor and council, and said bills having
been approved by the mayor and council.
Said bond shall be dated November l.
1899, and shall become due one year after
date; shall bear interest at the rate OF
six per cent per annum. Said bond shall
be denominated internal improvement
bond No. 80, Series B. and shall be pay
able at the fiscal agency of the state 81
Kansas, in the city OF New York. in the
state Of New York, and shall be signed
by the mayor and attested by the city
clerk with the seal OF the city impressed
thereon.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after its
publication in the Wichita Daily Eagle
Approved October %, 1893
FINLAY ROSS, Mayor
Attest. AMOS NfrCT AIN C3+,, ria-t,