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The times., 1899-10-20
TMMIGRANTs ESCAPE.
They Had Been Excluded. But Got
Away From Ellis Island

Avn rom Al8AlH 1ElAmUs
NEW YORK. Oct. 19.-Three Italian In,
migrants. Pictro Montana, Begli Barmela.
and Giuseppe Gordana, who arrived here on
the steamship Karamanla on October 2. and
were excluded after examination. escaped
from the detention pen Al Ellis Island late
Monday night Persistent search has failed
10 discover any OF the men or the rowboat
in which they are supposed to have made
their escape.
The men were detained on the steamboat
Narragansett moored at Ellis Island as a
temporary baTrack for excluded imni-
grants. The watchman, William F. HeaIv
who patrols the channel between Ellis Island
and Governors Island 70 warn passing boats
away from the cables, returned shortly after
y O'Clock or Monday night TO take his
lunch. He left his small rowboat moored
70 the steamboats, side, and says that he
took The oars out. When he returned about
half an hour later the chain with which the
roWbOat was fastened had been cut or
broken, and The rowbost, together with
the three Italians. was missing. No trace
of them has since been found.
The times., 1899-10-20
A BLIND COUPLE Welded.
The Ceremony Performed by Sight
less Magistrate.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 19.-Williau
Moore and Miss Elizabeth Brown, both
blind, were united in marriage at the home
of Mrs. Deweese, on Vine Street last even
ing. Forty blind persons and other guests
attended the ceremony, which was per
formed by Justice Of the Peace D. Dwight
Palmer, who also is blind. The bride and
bridegroom were led in while the "Lohen-
grin" wedding march was being played by
a blind orchestra Harry Brown brother
of the bride, was the best man. and Miss
Emma Radde bridesmaid. AS part Of the
ceremonies Mrs. Ida Srey Thompson, So
prano soloist at St. Johns Cathedral, sang
"Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee. Invita-
tions were sent to every known blind per-
son in the city of Cleveland.
The times., 1899-10-20
RUSSIAN WOMAN LAWYER.
She Is Admitted TO a New York Dis
trict Court.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-Attorney, proctor,
solicitor counselor, and advocate are the
titles recorded after the name of Miss Alice
Serber Of 1922 Madison Avenue, who has
just been admitted to practice in the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the
Southern District of New York. Miss Ser
Der is the first woman admitted to practice
in this court and the first Russian woman
admitted to the bar in this country.
Because of a case in bankruptcy which
she will plead in the United States District
Court. it was necessary for her to be sworn
in yesterday on a motion before Judge
Brown Miss Serber has pTacticed law in
dependently since she passed her State bar
examination, in 1897. At that time she had
been in the country six years.
Her birthplace is Bar, in southern Rus
sa When Miss Serber came to this coun-
try with her parents in 1891 she could not
speak English She mastered the language
and entered the New York University Law
School within three years. Following her
graduation in 1896. she served as clerk IN
der Miss Rosalie Loew and David Solomon.
The times., 1899-10-20
4 Reward for GaIIantrv

Lieut. Gunior grade) / V. Gius has
been assigned TO the command Of the tor
pedoboat Porter in recognition Of a gal
liant exploit In which be was the princi-
pal. During the war with Spain Iieutau
ant ellis was attached to the Porter of
Santiago. One morning he saw big 49r-
pedo with its war head on moving on to
ward the American fleet. 1t was presuma-
bly, Spanish torpedo. Lieutenant GIL
lis jumped overheard and throwing one
hand on the death dealing projectlle, un-
screwed the war. head with the other
thus rendering it harmless.
The times., 1899-10-20
DEATH FROM A WHIPPING.
Serious CharGe n Aeninst an Indiana
SchoSEfeacher.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19,-Arthur Whitney
fourteen years old, is dead as the result of
a whipping given three weeks ago by w.
H. Riechers principal of the Hammond,
Ind, public schools.
The boys ante-mortem statement was
that Riechers beat him with the heavy end
of whip and dragged him backward over
a couple of desks a post-mortem exam
ination shows that the spinal cord was in
jured. Riechers is under bonds on an as
sault charge, but may be held for more
serious charge
The times., 1899-10-20
TWO WILLS FILED.
Last Wishes of the Decedents Placed
ON Record.

Two wills were fled for probate yester-
day, One of Henry William Fraakland,
dated September p last. provides for the
following disposition OF his estate: To
his widow, Mary Elizabeth Frankland. al
of his real property in the District Of Co
lumbia and at Washington Grove Camp
Ground Nd, together with all his per-
sonal property.
that 81, 600 be expended the improvement
of the family burial lot at GlenwOod Gem
etery. Richard Jones BeaIl is named trus-
tee of his estate with power to sell and
convey any part or all OF his property, and
to distribute the proceeds equally among
Ida Walters, Algie Hall, and Rebeeca
Hall.
The times., 1899-10-20
AN OFFER FOR BABY MARION.
Child kidnapped Last Summer May
Go on the Stage.


NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-Little Marion
Clark. the baby. heroine of the kidnapping
case last summer, to whom belongs the
distinction of having aroused greater pop
ular sympathy than any other child in
New York may, after all, become a little
actress.
An offer has been made to have little
Marion appear as the central figure in a
child's pantomime which viii be produced
al Pastors Theatre during the coming hol-
idays. She is a precocious little youngster
and toddles through a cake walk in an
amusing fashion, besides possessing other
childish accomplishments. Her parents are
now considering the offer.
Accompanied by her aunt, Nellie BetZ
Baby Marion was at the Casino Theatre
yesterday afternoon. Miss Betz has been
engaged as one Of the extras" for the
coming production Of Ben Hur," and she
was there TO make some enquiries about
the little girls possible appearance.
The times., 1899-10-20
Death of William H. Appleton.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-William H. Apple
ton, president Of the Appleton Publishing
Company. died at his home. at Riverdale,
n Y this morning. Mr.. Appleton was
eighty-six years of age He was appar-
emily in good health until two weeks ago.
when he began to fail. Ten days ago his
condition became serious. The cause Of
his death is given as general debility.
The times., 1899-10-20
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Business of the Scottish Rite Council
Not Made PUBLIC.

The sessions of the Supreme Council
Scottish Rite Masons, yesterday were de-
voted to executive business, and nothing
was made public. An extra session was
held last night for the purpose of con
sidering the revision of the ritual. Sew
eral active members of the council will
be named today.
The times., 1899-10-20
ON DRESS REFORM.
The Divided skirt and Mems Saddles
Advocated for Women.

AuNocateu iOr w omen.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct 19.-The Health
Protective Association here began a new
crusade this morning, and viii advocate
divided skirts and mems saddles for wo-
men, in riding horseback. Mrs. y. A. Gil
bert. OF 1874 Case Avenue, one Of the ex-
ecutive board Of this association. said:
AT the next meeting Of the association
the present harmful style OF women rid
ing horseback will be brought up and dis
couraged. Women should wear divided
skirts and take the same position on a horse
that a man does. The present riding saddle
is dangerous to women. The association
viii also continue the crusade against long
skirts and big hats"
The times., 1899-10-20
A CONSOLIDATION PLAN.
The Formation OF "A Southern Rail.
way System Going Forward

NEW YORK, Oct 19.-At a meeting Of
the directors OF the Florida Central and
Peninsula Railroad at the company's Office
IN this city, 30 Nassau Street. today, H.
Rieman Duval resigned as president, and
John SHELTON Williams, who is the Presi-
dent OF the Sesboard Air Line. was elected
president The change is a preliminary IN
the plan looking TO a consolidation of the
Seaboard Air Line, the Florida Central and
Peninsula and the Georgia and Alabama
Railroads into through system from
Virginia 10 Florida
The times., 1899-10-20
81 70 81 Refers, sL9S.

One lot Of fall weight Refers. All
kinds and all colors and worth from 81
70 -. All sizes Greatest REFER value
ever offered at the Green Ticket Price
of S1.9S.
The times., 1899-10-20
z5c Waists, 49c.

Your choice of dark waists in plaids
checks and stripes, pretty effects in
grey, blue, cardinal. and green. blouse
front, worth 75c. Green Ticket Price.
49c.
The times., 1899-10-20
JeweIry Department.

Ssc Belt Buckles, enameled and
jeweled settings. 15c
loc Jeweled Setting Hat Pins. sc
1sc Side Combs, shell. amber and
black 1nc
The times., 1899-10-20

SPRING ROLLERS. Fringed Win
dow Shades-thirty dozen OF 'em-with
fixtures complete. Worth 1sc.10IC
Green Ticket Price .......... IZ2
FLANNELETTE REMNANTS. best
quality. SO inches. never sold for { sC
less than 1Oc. Green Ticket Price U4
UMBRELLAS. good values, natural
wood handles. Worth 9Sc. Green A6C
Ticket Price ...---,............-f ~
UMBRELLAS-gl0r tops, paragon
frames, natural and COn-o wood han
dies, suitable for .adies AID gen
tlemen. Worth SIS. Green CQC
Ticket Price .................. 10
The times., 1899-10-20
81 Waists, S2.9S.

handsome accordion pleated waist.
made OF extra quality brilliautine. styl-
ish high collar. latest effect in sleeve.
marked to sell at 81. Green Ticket
Price, S2.9S.
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S5 Taffeta Waists, So. As.

Tucked front and sleeves. They are
lined throughout Only ten of them,
and good value at s.. Green Ticket
Price. S3.4S.
The times., 1899-10-20
50 Crepon Skirts, SIS. 9S.

Hansome silk CrepOn Skirts, in large
raised and blister effects. Green Ticket
Price, 1898.
The times., 1899-10-20
25c Ostrich PIumes. I2c.

20 dozen Ostrich Plumes. s inches
long, black and colors, worth 25e.
Green Ticket Price, 12c.
The times., 1899-10-20
SOC Fancy Feathers and
Birds. &c.

A table Of Birds and Feathers. worth
up TO o0e. Black and colors. all kinds
and styles. Green Ticket Price, 2Se.
The times., 1899-10-20
81 Velvet Hats, 40c.

Velvet Covered Hats, in black and
colors. Made on buckrum frames.
Sold everywhere at 81 Green Ticket
Price. 49c.
The times., 1899-10-20

COLORED EIDERDOWN SHORT
SKIRTS, in light blue, pink. grey. also
mixed colors, edged around bottom
with plain crocheting; regularly 00C
sold at 39c. Green Ticket Price. -
LADIES WHITE INDIA LINEN
APRONS; regular price 19c tic
Green Ticket Price IZ2
HEAVY RIBBED FLEECE LINED
LADIES VESTS, silk erecheted
around neck, ribbon tape, regular 1(lC
25c vest. Green Ticket Price. j
CHILDREN'S HEAVY RIBBED
HOSE, double knee spliced heel and
toe, sold everywhere at 15e. &C
Green Ticket Price. e..............J
The times., 1899-10-20
Eligible LIST EXTENDED
Spanish War Veterans May join
the Army and Navy Union.

Decision Reached Regarding Sol
dTerS and Sailors Who Served i'm
the Recent Conhict-Requireme
for Admission - Officers to BE
Chosen for the Coming Year Today
The times., 1899-10-20
So Skirts, sLz5.

This lot consists of Brilliantines. ST.
cilians. and Serge skirts, Full length
and width. For drive. we will sell a
50 skirt for Green Ticket Price of $1.75.
The times., 1899-10-20

69c 72-ineh Ladies' SILK Scarfs,
black, navy, and white. ........... 29e
SOC Yelling, large and small vel
vet spot; bobinet, chiffon, and sew
Ing SILK mesh. Csc
The times., 1899-10-20
Eagle OuiIIs, SC.
MeCkWear.

Just received 10 gross Eagle QuiIls.
IN natural and black. straight and
eurled. Green Ticket Price, sc.
NeCkwear.
The times., 1899-10-20
HOmeSpun and
Plaid Skirts, So. 4S.

; Plaid Skirts, So. 48.
The new fashionable Homespun and
Plaid Skirts. In the new shades of
grey. and all made in the latest style.
Habit back. Sold everywhere at Sc.
Green Ticket Price, $34S.
81. IS SafHe Waists, Sz.9S.
Tucked fronts and sleeves. Black
and colOrs. There are only twelve in
the lot. Green Ticket Price, $685.
$3.50 Waists, csc.
Stylish flannel waists, with fronts OF
rows of narrow braid cross. effects also
bias, effects sold everywhere at S1.50.
Coiors are black, cardinal, blue. Green
Ticket Price, Csc.
81 Trimmed Hats, So. so.
A table full of Trimmed Hats, black
and colors, all the latest styles and
effects. Green Ticket Price, $3.50.
SIC Tam O'Shanter Hats, 49c.
Twenty dozen Ladies'. Misses. and
Children's Tams, in black and colors
Stitched crowns and brims. Regular
Sic. Green Ticket Price, 49c.
Lace Department.
1215 heavy and wide Torchon
Laces, assorted patterns. s......... 4&c
&c Machine Torchon Laces and
Val Laces, one-half to inches wide. 1c
Toilet Articles.
25c high grade Bay Rum, Florida
Water, and Witch Hazel. l....... Zoe
MUSLIN CORSET COVERS. felled
seams, high neck, perfect fitting; TIC
worth u 1-2c. Green Ticket Price
MUSLIN UMBRELLA DRAWERS
5-inch cambria ruffie, yoke bands;
regular 25c drawers. Green Tick 1dC
ct IIIce ..-.-.....-. .-.n.....,.......
LADIES DARK PERCALE WRAP
PERS, in stripes and figured effects;
blue, cardinal, navy, and black; yoke
trimmed with washable braid; extra
width sold everywhere at 75e. 4qC
The times., 1899-10-20

500 yards Apron
Gingham, in assort-
So checks, blue.
brown, and green.
6 cent values.
Green Ticket 9sC
PFice....-.....J -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-09
THE OUTLAW KANGAROO.
4 CATTLE Thief AND KIDNAP-
FER, AUSTRiLIiN TALES sly.

Wicked Bushmen Train the Queer Beasts
to Steal Both Men and Horses, 1t Is De-
clarcd-h Any Rat" some Australian
Knngnroos Have Ways That Make
Hunting Them nm Exciting Pnstimc.
Years ago was a rover in Australia" said
a former member Of the dramatic profession.
land dallicd for while with the dramatic
muse. and somewhat successfully. Then. met
nphoricallv speaking. piped on oaten straw.
like the Arcalian shepherd, and dropped
money In wool. Then | delved in the mines
for the dross Of gold, and didn't ind any.
At last | made fortunate strike In
taIlOw. and for time revelled in tho
charms Of nature and learned to hunt
the kangaroo. ! learned n good many
things about Kangaroos that are not in the
hooks-tor instance, TINT the hushmcn trained
kangnroos to he horse and cattle thieves, kid
rappcrs. highway robbers and the like. | say
! learned that. but perhaps | had better say
that the good people met during my career
az gentleman sportsman in Australia told me
such was the case. | never had any ocular
proof that there were kangaroo cattle thieves
or kangaroo highway robbers. but shall be-
levs in kangaroo horse thieves and Wallpapers
until my diving day. I'll tell You why.
while | was living this life Of n gentleman
sportsman | was Quartcrcd at a little settle
try. To hunt kangnroos seems almost like GO
ing out to run down and maui the lio out Of a
few Of your decent relatives. but the kangaroo
hunt was the chief recreation Of the gentleman
sportsman In Australia the time | was there.
and as | had become member Of TINT order
Of citizens, after making my pile In taOw. |.
Of course. had to hunt kanGaroos. You
hunt kangaroos on horseback. and you have
to ait on your horse like star circus
rider. too. or you will never hunt kanGaroos
more than 0nco. You are apt TO be laSsoel out
al your saddle and loft hanging hy your neck
at the end of some dropping win" rs you pass
through the country. and II you keep your
scat as your horse dashcs over a stretch Of
ground made picturcsquely irregular by mil
lion big ant hills. you stand a chance Of bcnG
tipped out OF il into an adjoining tract Of down
timber and treated to II run across country
with your foot in the strrup and your head
Paving shiny with logs and boulders Then.
when YOU get into a mob Of kanEnroos half
= dozen or 30 "kangs" together make =
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nob--you may have tho luck to tackle what
they call a regular up-and-up boomer. and if
you do-w"ll. say. Ifyou do. you will begin to
have your doubts about your caring 10 be a
gentleman sportsman in Australia An up
and-up boomer, or n boOmin' old man. as some
call him. is n leader in a mob Of hangs. and
there's moro fight in him than there is in
barrel Of Sixth ward rum. II the bloomin' old
man gets the squeeze on you and is inclined
to stop the fight right there and then. hen put
on the pressure and crack your bones as you
would crush n soft-Shel almond.
1T isn't understandable to bag your kan
CARGO with gun. Your weapon is n short but
heavy club, and. as YOU charge your game, the
object is to deliver a blow with the club :hat
will neatly break tho kanGaroo's neck. Dogs
trained for the purpose harass the game and
get il in position so that YOU can the better and
surer deliver tho death blow. 1t requires n
good deal of skill and deXtcrtY to strike the
right spot and at the same time guard your
self against tho assaults OF the kangaroo. for
he has his eye on the chance OF getting in
bow on you thnt may send you sprawling
from your horse.
Il got so that could handle tho club and
the horse pretty well on n kangaroo hunt. and
rather liked the exciting sport until one day
ran foul of khng that was iolIoy 'Hg Il life Of
outlawry and that spoiled me for kangnrooing.
A party Of us had gone up thu run iiv" or six
miles knngarooIng. We had live dogs and ran
suddenly into mob OF seven kangaruos Tn"
leader or the mob was the up-Rnd-uppost
boomer, the bIOOmln est Old man | had ever
seen except tame Kangaroo that be-
longed at the settlement and TINT tame
kangaroo beat anything, they said. that
had ever been seen in Australia 1t was
taken when only few days Old and grew
70 enormous Si2e, and had the run Of
the settlement. and the whole country. Tor that
matter. Everybody knew Danny Doe. as the
big tame kang was called and Danny seemed
to know everybody and everything When |
saw the big leader IT this mob rise before mo,
lcouldn't help hut think that h" might be Dan
ny Der'S brother, He rose to receive the attack
Of three Of our dogs. and he stood not less
than eight feet high He gathered in each one
OF thOS" three dogs as they Sprang at him and
lnil them down in one. two. three order.
without whole bono among them. This
blOOmln' old man seemed not only willing
hut anxious to Join in a general nEht
with us. One Of our party killed his kangaroo.
but all thu rest OF the mob except the boomer
fled TO the bush. There were three u W. hunt
crS, and We all charged upon the boomer the
two remaining dogs having followed the nee
ing mob. | can't tell YOU how II was done. hut
ihat hig kangaroo yankod my two rompaniuns
out Of their snIdl"s NJ quick n Il flash, and
away their frightened horses went over the
plan, Their uuseatod riders followed them.
and was left alone to have it out with tho
Duomin' old man.
Say. he didn't wait to take breath. but
leapcd On me- and grabbed me round the waist
before could play my club. but he hadn't got
his squeeze ON me when / brought my club
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SrSf% HIP t4n +" i%%ose" III" H. Toi @ ana
~ g%""k a"% 2! st% tG III ana Hs
he sprang and caught tho horse around the
neck, and was effectively shutting on tho pour
SGasts wimh Iwh"Pp, pounded tie komg loose
boomer was Just more han enjoying the fight,
On! IL struck me tlnt he had an object in nil
ing TO win the fight Failing in his attempt to
choke the horse to death. he drew or q few
once mad" up his mind. He cam" toward me
with II tremendous bound. AMI ~ | raised nv
r.ul I? met him win a blow he ieint"d and
landed on the horse h"h me-. Before ] could
move muscle h" mad my arms pinionod to my
S Ir,i, A. Z. II th;T wmr" IN ns"; ! supn3se:
the khng stuck ms claws in tn" horses TANKS.
a. any rate, away over IN" plain We went like
struggled to free mvsclf hut found that tha
more struggled th" tighter grew the clasp Of
Would s S%iH the c out Of M@S 1aa dn ne
"6n we went, deopqr aud deeper into the
once that / was in, the clutch Of a ." kid:
some savage tribe Of Lushmen. although
NJ t. that moment | had rather doubted
nInc"d k@ngarqos 10 become oua WAX ST in V"Fi
Gus lines With this prospect before me I
, m@h" Tp ny nv mind tmight as yell DO killed
wait until the hushm"n fell foul Of me, and I
began to struggle moro desperately than ever
and shout loudly for halr, although / hadn't
the least idea there was any such thing as help
within ton miles.
When began 10 struggle the boomer be-
gan 10 sQuc"2". and n kept on struggling he
had pretty nearly squeezed the breath out ~
me. and there isn't any doubt but that the
next hitch he would have frightened on me
would have cracked me in two. But that hitch
never came. All | can remember about II il
that saw a giant ris" ahead Of Ms, n little to
on" side Of the horse, grab the bride and fetch
u al M a-standng, felt the boomer release
his hold on m" and heard him drOp from
the horse. The giant OF the horses heal
dropped the bride" and when turned my head
To- see what all tho comlnot ion was | saw two
gigantic kangaroOs In combat. The combat
was short. One kang lay stretched lifeless
on the ground. rhe other turned and
came toward me. | almost fell out OF my
saddle. for who should II be but Danny
Dee, the giant tame kangaroo OF BOort Run
settlement Happily FOR me he had been on
one OF his strOls that daY, and HAP
pcprd along in the bush just as TIL
kidnapping boomer was rushing
TO his destination. Danny recognized
horse and me. knew what the trouble was
that was enough, He stHpped in to the res
and dealt out vengeance with "a meTcilcss
Danny led the way back To- the settlsmer
when | told how he had saved mo from
kidnapped he was a bigger lion tina ~
But that ii was fact that kangaro -.
thus corrupted and turned into ways EtneF'
saddeped me. and never went kaI a.
after that"