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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
COP KILLS A WIFE-BEATER.
TWO SHOTS TO WARN HIH AHD
THE THIRD ~ EARNEST.

Pat Marley. the Dead Man. . Pugnist and An.
Round had Charaoter-Trasedy Occurred
In Williamsburg Bullet Fired while Var
ley Was Running Away From the once.
While Policeman Ivan b. Cornelius Of the
Greenpoint avenue squad In Brooklyn was
opposite the station at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning he was approached by q scantily Glad
young who begged him 30 accompany
her to her home and arrest her husband. who
had tried 70 kill her.
81 am Mrs. Mar saret vsiey.' said the wom-
an, and live at IS Greenpoint avenue. Pat
dragged me out Of bed and after choking me-
said he would kill me and my child"
Cornelius went along with the
When they reached the fat on tho second fooe
they found the hall door locked. Mrs. Marley
used force In opening the kitchen door and
stepped aside to let the policeman enter. Corr
nelius passed into the room and was imme-
armed with a long poker and tried to bring u
down on the pollceman's head. Cornelius
raised one arm to ward on the blow, and with
powered the man. ThenMrs varley's father,
Thomas Cassidy, came out from his hiding
place in the front room.
her two-year-oid child were sleeping In one
room and her father In another when her hus.
band came home. He was in an ugly mood
prepare for death, Then he seized her by the
throat. Mrs.. Varley succeeded in freeing
herself and with u calico wrapper In her hand,
which she put on whiler running down the stairS
she reached the street.
Varley went along quietly with Cornelius
until in Greenpolnt avenue between Franklin
street and Manhattan avenue he suddenly
"A blow in the face. The blow mo.
mentarily stunned the policeman and
gave Narley r chance to escape. He ran
along Greenpoint avenue to Manhattan ave-
nue. closely pursued ny Cornelius. The police.
man called upon the fugitive 70 halt or he would
and shoot" Cornelius drew his revolver and
fired two shoots over Varley's head. Varley
kept on running. When he reached Java
street, a block beyond Kent street. In Manhat.
tan avenue, the policeman aimed the revolver
at him and fired a third time. Marley fell on
/, his face. Cornelius turned him over and spoke
10 him, but there was no reply. The police
| Murphy Of the Eastern District Hospital said
that he was dead lie had been shot In the
f, back To the right Of the spine.
Neither Mrs. Marley no. her father seemed
10 be affected by Varley 5 tragic death. After
looking at the dead man for q few moments
Cassidy turned To Desk Sergeant Qulgley and
said:
God bless the on Ger that killed him
Mrs. Varley said that when she was married to
Marley three years ago he Was known as
PATSY Gallagher, the Slugger.' The police
give varley a bad reputation: lie was a
pugilist and WAS often arrested Tor disorderly
conduct. He was - years old.
When Cornelius was ArrHiRned IN the Even
street police court, Magistrate Lemon refused
10 parole him. and held him without bail pend
ing the action Of the Coroner. He has been on
the police force for nine years. .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
JEWISH CHARITIES.
Povertys Causes and Remedies Diseased At .
National Conference.

National Conference.
Representatives OF leading Je wish charitable
organizations OF the country met in a first
National Conference on Jewish Charities at
Chicago last week. d 'leRates were present
from this City, from Richmond. Hot Springs.
Kansas City. Galveston. Denver. Montgomery.
Indianapolis, Buffalo, Rochester. Pittsbura, st.
Louis. Nashville. Louisville. Baltimore. Phila-
ington. Dallas. 81. Paul. Milwaukee. San Fran
cisco and Chicago.
Prof. Morris Loeb of this city read q paper on
Federation Versus Consolidation Of Jewish
Charities in q City and had this to say OF
charity balls and bazaars:
Il dare not dwell on the harmful effects Of tho
charity entertainment it would carry me too
far. II you will reflect upon the extravasance
and vanlties OF the public ball. the absurdities
and the lawbreakinG OF the bazaars, the unjust
taxing OF professional entertainers. the impro-
prieties OF public amateur performances. you
will agree with me that other things than
money, labor and time are sacrificed on the al
Prof, Loeb advocated federation rather than
consolidation Of char liable societies. .
A paper prepared by DR.; n Re,,zenstein Of
Poverty" which was read BY Max Herzberg.
contained the statement that among 300 cases
Of poverty Investigated here curing. 1898 and
1899. only four could be traced to intemper-
ance. He gave the main causes Of poverty in
the tenemen districts as shown by the IN
yestigations in percentages as follows: Lack OF
employment. 10 IL; sickness, 1928. insufficient
employment, i.ss; intemperance. III; no male
support, 5.5s.
DR.. Lee X. Frankel Of this city, in a paper on
Tuberculosis as Affecting Jewish Charities. y
said that consumption, was increasing az an
alarming rate among the Hebrews In tn ckly
populated parts OF cities. And he said that the
malady could Ue cured In any climate with fresh
ar and proper nourishmcnt If the surroundings
were hygienic,
Morris Goldstein Of Cincinnati, in a papar on
Causes Of Poverty and the Remedial ELECTS OF
Organized Charity. said that early. marriages
among the poor constituted one Of the chief
causes OF poverty and that organized charities
should do their utmost to discourage them. ne
said that II was strange that clergymen Woud
do nothing to assist the charitable organizations
In combating that evil
Mar Senior Of Cincinnati offered a suggestion.
which was acted upon by the Conferences. In me
adoption Of a rule that in future no applicant, for
TRANSFORMATION from Jewish charitable oraaniza-
tions Aha be sent from one city TO another WITH
out the consent ~ the city Of estimation,
Rabbi Edward Calisch Of Richmond, va.
speakine on The Problem Of jewish Charities
ioin in charity work to crafty their vanity ana
"a n orsanization was effected with these
ontcers TO serve two years: President Max
Senior, Cincinnati; yice-Presidents, Mrs >,
Pisko, Denysr, ana l. : M ,sspcs' S cincinnati:
EIecuiiye COMMITTEES, Julian Mack. Chicago:
Dr' l. L. Ieuoht. New Orleans; Dr. 4; ! Mes
ing al. Louis: Max Harzberg. Philadelphia
Meyer n. Levey. San Francisco.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
THESE BROADWAY ELMs SAFE.
From IIS street to l2Oth the r. T. Tunnel
Will BE Is Feet Under the surface.

Sub-Contractor John Shields. who Is to con-
strlct tho section Of the Rapid Transit sub
way in Broadway. between io+th street and
l2sth, said yesterday that he would be able
70 do all the work along four blocks without
removing OF in any way ~lnjurtng the trees
In the central parkway. The stretch referred
% ia from lls,h street to 10th, along the entire
western BOUNDARY of Columbia University
grounds. Between those two points there VIII
be no open-cut work, a. the grade Is very steep
through solid rock about fifteen feet below
the street surface. There are fifty ehns on those
four blocks that will be saved any way.
Further down Broadway there is another
stretch Of four blocks. from Ninety-first. street
10 Nlnety-hfth. where there will be rock tup-
nriiing instead Of opsn-cut work. and the trees
can b. saved th9A
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

so in. imported hgured jute and cotton Tap
estries. assorted designs and colors, SIPS
80 In. imported Tinsel Tapestry. se%rviceable
and effective, the 81 SO kind. .... lac. a yard
DIN. imported cotton Tapestry, verdure de-
sign, for covering furniture or walls the
slD kind. .""".."....... 3 a yhd
so in. plain silk moire, SILK faced armure and
plain silk faced Tapestry. ths $500 and
s.. so kinds a yard
80 in. silk brooatelle and satin and silk faced
Gobelin Tapestry. the 81 90 and $50 kinds
81 IA a yard
Short lengths Of fine Coverings, used as sam
pies and no more to be had: the quality
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
YORK oN CHARTER CHANCES.
Says He L. In Favor Of q single. Headed Police
Commission.

President York Of the Police Board. who ap-
peared before the Charter Revision Commits
sion on Friday. said yesterday that he had told
the commissioners that he was in favor Of q
single-headed commission in the Police Depart
ment. In giving his views on the subject yes
terday Mr.. York said:
Il am In favor OF the one-headed copmission.
because the work of the Department could be
done better. ! do not mean TO cast any reflec-
ton on ny member Of the Police Board when I
say this an not in favor of giving the Mayor
continuous power of removal during his term.
Mayors are only human. and a Commissioner
should not be always in The fear OF n removal
owing 10 the whim of a Mayor Then, too, a
Mayor H. liable to get mixed up In politics and
create a machine Of his own. | do not believe
a one-man power is democratic"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

The local committee Of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Science has
made elaborate preparations for the reception
Of those who will attend thu convention Of the
association this week. The sessions will be
held at Schermerhorn Hall. Columbia Univer-
sity. the American Museum of Natural History
and the Hotel Majestic. Besides the attendance
OF scientific men from all parts Of the country.
the following universities and colleges will he
Yale. Columbia, Cor ell. Michigan, Washington
and Lee. Western University of Pennsylvania,
University OF North, Carolina. University Of
University, New YORK University, Princeton,
the MASSACHUSETTS, institute Of Technology and
Hayerford College. Sixteen scientific societies
will send delegates.
The exercises will begin ut the Majestic Hotel
at noon on Saturday. June ~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

One Tumbled From the Roof and the Other
From q Fifth-Floor window.

Harold Rhein. 81 years old, fell yesterday
from the roof OF the fve-story fiat house at 1873
West Sixty-sevnnth street. and received injuries
from which he died in a few minutes. In falling
the boy clutched a telephone wire that
stretched across the house and hung on TO 10
for a few moments. A woman tenant on the
third floor who saw him shouted TO him TO hold
fast, hut the boy let go before she could reach
the roof to rescue him.
Joseph T. Victor. a machinists helper. was
killed Yesterday afternoon oy ia,ling from a
He lost his balance while fastening the shutters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
Interesting Petticoat News.

Not only because these Petticoats are low
pric, d-and they are-but because they are
decidedly wanted now. For example, here
are Petticoats OF corded Bingham In a large
variety of pretty stripes and colorings.
made with a full umbrella ruflle and two
small rufies. They should interest many
people al their little price ........"".7 So
Then black and colored Pet ticoats OF fine
percale or OF mercerized sateen, made with
full umbrella rufies and finished with rows
OF cording. These. too, are low priced, at $50
Second floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
X. Of l. Factions to Hold Separate Conven-
ttODs.

The Chamberlain n Hayes faction Of the
Knights OF Labor. which holds that John n.
Parsons is no longer General Master Workman.
has called q special convention of knights for
tomorrow In Washington. Parsons has advised
the Knights to Ignore this convention. saying
that II has been Illegally called. and with the
Parsons faction he viii hold another convention
afterward and repudiate the action OF the
Chamberlaln-Hayes convention, Parson-. says
never been deposed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
EmbrOideries Just as Low,

New Ailovers, Insertion effects; some of
embroidery and lace, some embroidery
and tucks, some lace and tucks, som, COM
binations Of al these. They are especially
pretty for waists, sleeves, xuimpes, etc,
and half priced at
2Sc. 400. $50. and 8sc a yard
Nainsook, Swiss and cambria Fdginrs and
Insertions In neat or snowy patterns, with
scalioped edges AID wide margins. cut out
ready for use ..........3 Sc. TO use. a yard
q and 4S inch Flouncines. slightly solid.
Ihey have h"mstitched and scalloped
edges and are suitable for skirts. Dire SEES,
aprons, etc, . Use and 8Sc a yard
Main door. center
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

The Label Committee OF the cigarmakers'
union reported yesterday that there are doubts
az TO whether a cigar which IA named after
State Sena'or Thomas c. Plat Is a union-made
cigar. Secretary Harris OF the committee wss
Instructed YESTERDAY to investigate the matter
decided also by the committee that II these
cigars are not union made a sub-committee will
be- cent to Senator Plat to request him to use
his influence In having the factory where the
oiasrv are made untonised.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
wife Beater FIossed BY Men Disguised ~
women.

ALTOONA. Pa. June i8-At Driftwood last
night James Norton. an alleged wife beater, was
terribly fogged by four masked men dressed
in women's clothes. The men went TO the lock-
M where Norton was confined. awaiting q
hearing on a charge OF wife beating ana oroEe
open them to a secluded place. where, Be
VA stripped. and while two Of the men held
him the other two hoGged him WIN ho.te-
Vhips, Hs was then .escoFted oaoK 70 mo
iocS-up and placed In his cell
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
M Census Figures for Some Time.

Absolutely no figures have been given out
from the census office in this borough or in
BROOKLYN ms 70 the result Of the enumeration in
this city. Supervisor Wilbur said yesterday that
h. hadn't any idea himself what the result Of
the count would be. The figures will come from
Washington. The Board ~ Health estimate at
the beginning Of the year was 3.eOo.O0o ioe he
STsAtsr dty. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
Building Trades Central Bodies to Amalsa-
mate.

Joseph A. Lord. Secretary Of the Building
Trades Council. said yesterday that at a con-
ference between representatives of the boards
Of walking delegates Of Brook yn. Richmond
county. y. Y, and Hudson county and Jersey
a%malgamate. After the a~malgamation Is som
Melted the amalgamatpd body will Join the Ma
tional Building Trades Council. which has its
headquarters In Chicago, II will be known n
vicinity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
opening Of the Amsterdam Free Playground.

me Amsterdam free open air gymnasium and
playground Of the Outdoor Recreation League
snu The League for Political Education. which
al sxty-eIghth street and Broadway. and
.nch Is one Of four similar Fairgrounds. was
'Ofmaily opened yesterday afternoon for the
ra'oh with a whoop to which every ~youngster
han ne,ghborhood contributed. The bras.
nj 81 me Catholic Protectory was there and
xsyep loudly and we'll for several hours. There
se sis. very small ones for the babies who
fvirr lnrre IN their mothers arms. see-saws,
Ths.S rnss, parallel bars and a basketball game.
sete al used continuously.
Bird 5. Coler was to have de,
,,sssse me opening address yesterday - be DID
Nh" 20, but he didn't get back from the
ean,1 Edwsrd T. Devine Of the Charity Or.
HidrennTs and SaS S.n said = few xSrds 70 ths
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
A Wholly Exceptional Sale Of
Mems Summer Suits.

Priced at about half Of what such Suits
cost generally.
II Is worthy of emphasis, too. that these
are Suits you would choose for Summer
wearing, whatever the price. They are
made OF fine cheviots and fancy worsteds
IN a wide variety OF the best patterns Of the
season, Cut, fit and general get up are
right as right can he. They are smart,
snappy and stylish Suits. in fact. and while
they last, they offer unusual price saving
opportunity at
Seven Fifty a Suit.
Second floor. New Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

straw MAttines. There are a full
patterns of the latest weavee from China
and Japan. They are all fresh and perfect
and priced ct q full 20 per cont le9s
thar our regular prices, which are oons'd.
erably lower than the same qualities cost
elsewhere OF the China Matungs' al
seamless and reversible, there are
100 fancy rolls Weighing 10 to % pounds
each, that were SITS, at.............oO.zO
100 fancy rolls weighing % to % pounds
each, that were 5000. al. ..........oS.OO
100 fancy rolls weighing " to uo pounds
that were eli.0o eanh at............oS.sO
The Japan Mat1nss arc cotton warp and
seamless In small efectA, inlaid and lam
ask pattsrna
100 rolA regularly ss.7H at..........05.O0
100 roils regularly go %. q ........eS.3 10
30 rolls. regularly Sia0o at.....-...o0ISO
Also some $50 remnants OF Straw .Mattinss
In pieces from s to 20 yards at bsss thar
cost.
The Rigs. To-morrow's special offering %
$50 of the best quality all wool Ingram
Art Squares, new and fresh anu clean. IN
a large variety Of sizes, q choice variety OF
colors and designs and at prices excep-
tionally low.
2xs yds, regularly N.26, at..........0 % 90
2hxs yds.. regularly S. Is. at ......S4.sO
21,xS,, yds.. regularly $500, at .....SS.7S
Sxs yds.. regularly S8.26. at .........eS.4O
2hx4 yds., regularly 500. at. ....... "a. 90
sxsh yds. regularly s725, at.......s6.s 30
sx4 yds. regularly 81. IS, at.......S7.2O
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
Waists of Cotton.

600 waists in pretty blue. pink, lavender,
black and white stripes; iul fronts, tucked
backs, felled seams ......,........... 75C
Percale Waists In blue, pink and black and
white stripes: full fronts, tuck or yoke
back. laundered collars and cuffs. ... 500
bingham Waists in blue. pink, lavender and
OF blood stripes. also black and white
checks. iull fronts, finished with pearl
buttons, yoke backs. 800
Percale Waists. Derby make. in blue and
white. lavender and white and pink aud
white stripes and figured effects: full
fronts, large pearl buttons, box plated
WV
Surplce Waists with white lawn tucked
SITS and collar Of corded bingham, in
pretty shades Of pink, blue. lavender and
OK blood. tucked backs ..............0 90
Waists OF fne imported Chambray In solid
oolors. assorted styles; some trimmed with
fine embroidery insertions and cluster
tucks, others hemsutched effects and still
others with fronts OF solid tucking, value
u ~ to ". rs, a t................"...Sl 50
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
aerpphlya aarsrtistnasuts.
A Money Saving Sale
Of Summer Floor Coverings.

If you have delayed until now the provision for the surnmer. cottage.
twenty Der cent or more than that in this Carpet Store on Straw
Mating, and Rugs in fine new patterns of wholly desirable sorts. tba
carpet, Store worth Known. .1sosa a. At all times especially worth knowing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
Two Excellent Reasons for the
ReuphOlstering of Furniture Now.

In each reason there is a price saving that will not wisely be neg.
leced. First:
Beginning tomorrow, and until July I, We will receive orders for the recovering
and ruphoHtHng Of Furniture, and where rams need rehnEhng, for that also al the
actual cost of the UOrk 10 u.s.. This is with the understanding however. that orders
thus taken on be finished during July and August, and the Furniture delivered in the
Fall These two months are what is known as the "dln' season., and il is in order to
keep or expert wokmen busy that We make this offer Second
We will out n sale tomorrow all the short lengths of cotton and cotton and silk
Tapestries, Damsks, Broanfs and assorted lines Of Furniture Coverings at
onehfrd 10 a half beon the regular price. The pieces range in length from
those suitable for single chair covering to those 30 yards long. To you they are long
enouph-to US they al. short pieces, and'therdore OF less value. Anyway their room
IS needed for the incoming Fall merchandise and, therefore, their prices are decbivey
cut We list some of them;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
India Famine Relief Fund.

The Committee OF One Hundred on India Re-
lief report. contributions Of so2s. s. received yes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
asroshlyu Sdrsrtissmsats,
8ruutlyu Sarsrisenfuts.
Superior Advantages to Out.of'Tow Patrons.

DURING THE MONTHS Of June, July, August and September We win prepay express,
freight or mail charges IN all purchases to point In the following States: New YORK,
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania.
Goods sent by express are delivered direct to the purchaser wherever the numerous
express companies which handle our merchandise have their deliveries. On goods sent by
freight we prepay charges to the nearest railroad depot.
Patrons in nearly very place on Long Island will have their merchandise potho bulky
and otherwise consigned to our agent, and consequently will asnvi th the great great aav ANA o.
having or own wagons deliver at their doors and OF tanacHng heir business VIII our
direct representative lifelong Island Express will cover points hat our agents 70 lot
reach
Our Department Of Mail Orders Is very complete organization which distributes to
its numerous expernceds shoppers all written orders on thed OF their receipt
Our Private Telephone Exchange supplements, the work o. the Department o. MAI
Orders, and any order through Main 2n2 will De handled with teu utmost dispatch
We do not pay return charges o c. o D purchases.
Write for our General and Special Catalogues and Bulletins they will be very handy
for reference
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17
ABRAHAM AID STRAUs
Srpohlya aaptrtissmsats.
1rosklys aarsrtssssatnts.

Shirt Waists. -. A Brilliant Company
At Prices Exceedingly Little for Their Worth.
A bright aSsembage of all the charm of the American Summer toilet IS
concerned in this quite exceptional sale of silk, and cotton Shirt Waists.
Your taste may be the pureN simplicity or much eaboraton-t will find
here quick echo and pricing to suit the most economical purse.
Dantiness, practically. good wearing qualties-these are the character.
iscs OF the Shirt Waists we would tell about There are thousands Of
them; let the little prices Of some speak for the multitude unrepresened:
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Waists of Silk.

Half Prices for Laces.
A Partial Index OF This Store s Supremacy.
The Laes we tell about re newcomers-Laces never res. long enough
in this Lace Store to be anything else. The Lace marts Of the world con.
tribute their best productions, and because of the vast Quantities which are
dispensed through this channel they do it at exceptionally low prices.
That's what makes possible the sale Of fine LNes Of the Summary sors-needed for
the Summer dress trimming for underwear, for infants robes for many other purposes,
at about half what they regularly cost. These will scarcely last longer than the telling,
10 De prompt
Real FRENCH yasnden1es Lacesa and In Black Chantny ,Edane., Insertions and
~rtons. fresh, fine dhntya nd well made Gallons in varou swiths
They aei In Hn or odd widths from ! to 20 10 9c yard
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-17

All the choicest of this seasons favoites are incuded-Grenld that
combine beauty with durability. Many are in the Iron frame" weave, the
good Grenadines our grandmOherS wore. These have stripes and figure
patterns of glhtening silk. Still flmier are the gaun Grenadines with satin
ribbon bars and plain and novelty checks and paidS, including the odd, ir-
regular weaves of this seasons deWSing
None lin the assembly is worth less than S. so a yard; all are priced
here n ST 10 a ward. Main Moor. rear
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and colors are good and the price half the
regular
so in. silk figured MORE Damask. lengths Of
81, yards. the 50, IS kind. .....& II. IS a yard
80 In. silk striped French Cashmere, lengths
OF az yards, the $6. so kind. s. rs a yard
so in. fine silk Damask. chintz color design,
lengths Of 81 yards, the $3.50 kind,
50 In. fne silk Tapestry, suitable for choice
odd pieces OF furniture. lengths Of 8 yards,
the $500 kind. .............S -. 90 a yard
80 in. fine heavy silk Damask in lengths Of
8yards. the 50 rs kind -. IS a yard
Third floor, 'front.'