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Evening star., 1900-08-18
THE CATHEDRAL AT MoNzA.
Curious Relics in the Town Where
Humbert Was Killed.
bo Nan

From the London Mall
The cathedral dedicated to st. Giovanni
is undoubtedly the chief object of interest.
1t was built in the fourteenth century. the
architecture being in the Lombard-Gothic
style. Marco da Campione, who deservedly
won much fame for the artistic nature of
his work, was the designer of this hand
some edifice, which he built on the site of a
church founded in 500 by the famous Lom-
bard queen, Theodolinda-
The cathedral has double aisles and q
transept, and is f1anked on both sides with
chapels. Should your eye chance to rest
above the portal you will notice a very
curious relief. which represents Queen The
odolinda amid her treasures, while below is
a design portraying the baptism of Christ.
In the east transept is relief represent
ing the coronation of the Emperor Charles
".
the German emperorS were crowned as
Kings of Lombardy is preserved in the
chapel to the right of the choir. This is
the identical relic which was used at the
coronation of the Emperor Charles V in
1880. of Napoleon in 1905 and of the EN-
peror Ferdinand l in 1888
1t consists of broad hoop of gold adorn-
ed with precious stones, round the interior
of which is a thin strip of iron, which. ira
dition says, was made from one of the
nails of the cross, which was brought by
the Empress Helena from Palestine.
1t is interesting to recall that 1t was used
as the royal crown of the Lombards from
the time of Theodolinda onward, though it's
present form is probably Of the twelfth
century.
1t was carried off by the Austrians in
1859, but after the peace of 1866 was re-
stored, and since then a charge of five
francs is made for viewing the venerable
relic!
The visitor to the cathedral should GER
tainly see the treasury, which is a veri-
table repository of objects of historic inter-
est. To begin with, there is a hen with
seven eggs in pure gold-the idea being
one of Theodolinda's, to symbolic Lom-
hardy and its seven provinces.
There are a couple of silvered loaves
presented by LIE Petit Caporal after his
coronation. and the cross which was placed
on the breast of the Lombard kings at the
moment of their coronation, to say nothing
of "ampuflae" from the Roman catacombs
strange vessels with a dark red deposit
which is supposed to be the blood of mar
tyrS.
Evening star., 1900-08-18
Quest for NOiseIexs Rails.
Tronl the Chicago Trlhun.

The Scientific American points out the
rich harvest that awaits the inventor who
shall produce a rail over which street cars
may pass noisclessly. In the worst of
these. such most of those in Chicago
the diE is nerve racking. and even under
the best conditions there is an annoying
noise. There is no noiseless joint, and the
anvil chorus marks the progress of every
train, and the blow given by every whe eI
as II strikes the joints may be heard blocks
away The concussion which is produced
whenever wheel passes a joint is due 10
the fact that as q wheel leaves the end of
a rail that rail end is depressed below the
end of the rail against which it abuts So
when the wheel passes to the rail ahead II
strikes blow that increases In c!angor
according TO the poorness of quality of the
track The need is for joint as strong
and stiff as the body of the rail itself and
when this is obtained there will be a prac-
tically silent track. The best Joints on the
tnarket theoretically fulfill this condition.
put they soon become worn by the heavy
toads- What is needed. In the Judgment OF
the Scientific American. Is some means OF
abolishlng the joints altogether and weld
fnt the rail- ends.
Evening star., 1900-08-18

The United States civil service commits
sion announces that 1t is desired to es-
tablish an eligible register for the posi-
tion of script engraver in the bureau of
engraving and printing. No scholastic test
will be given, applicants being graded
merely upon the character and degree of
excellence of the samples of engraving
submitted with their applications. 1t will
not be necessary for applicants to appear
at any place for examination.
This examination is open to all citizens
of the United States who comply with the
requirements and desire to enter the sery-
ice. Only those applications which are
properly executed and filed with the COM
mission prior to the hour of closing busi-
ness on September 1,-19OO. will be consid-
cred for the particular position now va
cant,
Evening star., 1900-08-18

About 300 temporary employees of the
bureau Of engraving and printing were dis
charged on August 15. They were en-
ployed several months ago on account Of
the extra work made necessary by the new
financial act. Most of the employees were
women.
The treasury would have been glad to
have kept some of them. but could not do
SO under the civil service law.
Evening star., 1900-08-18
Again the Comm Nail.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Have you quit smoking the nasty little
thinxs?'
Yes. I found they untitled me for busi-
ness"
What business are you in now?'
Well. I'm travelling salesman for a fac
tory that makes 'em. you know"
Evening star., 1900-08-18
Passing II Along.

From Stray Stories.
But. Mr.. WINNER. how can you allow
your eldest son to strike his little brother
and sisters so?' - (
:'Do you think have time to whip ALL the
children every day? No!:I beat the oldest.
md then he attends to the rest"
Evening star., 1900-08-18

: The Best Prescription for Malaria
ChiIs and Fever ID . bottle OF GROVES TASTE.
LESS CHILL TONIC. II u simply iron and quinins
ta23s,tk, ,yh-9ot
Evening star., 1900-08-18
Not So Mean a. That.

From Stray Stories.
Miss oldgirl-'I came honestly by my
complexion
Miss Costique-"Oh. I didn't mean to in
sinuate that you hadn't paid for it,
Evening star., 1900-08-18
So They stayed at Home.

So They Stayed at Home.
From Stray Stories.
Timms-"How is it you didn't go on your
vacation?' .-,.... ~. ...
simms-"Took all the money to pay for
the clothes my wife bought to go away
with, so We had to stay at home.'
Evening star., 1900-08-18

From the PouzhkeepsIe Sunday Courier.
Holder-Close.-At Jersey City. July ~ by
the Rev. Charles ]. Allen. Charles E. Hold
er to Lille w. Close. both of Poughkeepsie
Evening star., 1900-08-18
Too Long. to Wait.

From Stray Stories.
IT disown you.' cried the angry parent.
..I shall cut you OF with shilling" -
Yes. SIR replied the-erring son., meek
", "and might have the shilling nowr'
Evening star., 1900-08-18

Wanted a case OF bad
health that R-I-P-A-N-S
will not benefit. One gives
relief. No matter what's
the matter. one will do you
good. A cure may result IL
directions are followed.
They banish pain, induce
sleep. prolong life. Sold at
five cents. Be sure to get
fooled by substitutes. Ten
testimonials will be mailed
re cents. forwarded to the
" Spruce ST.. New York.
Evening star., 1900-08-18

SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS
In price OF many desirable Summer
Shoes. Broad-sole School Shoes of
great comfort and durability. Shoes
to measure for tender feet.
Burt's Fashionable
Shoe Store, 141n F.
Evening star., 1900-08-18

Great Reduction
i'm Hair Goods.
Switches. 81. 50-formerly $500
Matches S6-00-formerly ylO5O
Gray Switches S300-formerly $500
Gray Switches. 81 5O-formerly S6hO
Hairdressing. Shampooing, etc. Hair Dyeinx and
Bleaching a speciality.
Imperial Hair Regenerator for re-
storing gray hair.
Natural color. S1.2s.
S. HELLEP'S,
fe22od 30 SEVENTH ST. NV
Evening star., 1900-08-18

all drug stores ten for
the genuine Don't be
samples and a thousand
TO any address for q,
Ripans Chemical Co., i
mh3l-lv-,o-lA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
FOR AND AGAINST MRS. EYLER
TRUSTEES OF GIRLS SCHOOL TESTIFY AT
TRENTON-CHARGE OF CRUELTY
AGAINST MR. EYLER.

Trenton April u (SpeciaD.-rhe Legislative COM
ttee Investigating the State Industrial school for
Girls held session at the State House this after
noon Several members OF the Board OF Trustees
testified Lewis Parker. a former member OF the
Board. admitted he had expressed the opinion that
IL would be best for the school II Mrs. Eyier were
asked resign. but said his statement had not
been made officially. He said he thought Mrs
Eyler lacked tact and was not competent 10 man
corps Of teachers such as was employed m
the school
Trustee O'Mara testified that he had received
complaints that Mrs. Eyler was using her influence
TO convert the Catholic inmates OF The school 20
FT9IsSLantlstn ne expressed me OPINION NAT Mrs
lyting- When the trouble at the school began Mr.
put on the stan Of officers in the school in the
noIrd i' rb p 81 me ero'lo @ %
but postponed action from week 70 week. Until
finally the Executive Committee decided that the
suggestion should not be followed. No explanation
SStun who Is one Of the members OF the executive
committee, took the stand he explained that the
had decided TO appoint a detective Mr. McCuI-
Iough president OF the Board, mad promptly an
had decided thar not much would come from the
knew her and what her business was.
BEen1arnin p Everett. contractor, who built the
cells IN the institution, said that day while he
was working near a window OF the sewing be
the hands Of girl and Slap her in the face with
such force that her lips BLEED
Miss Catherine Fairlamb. who was a teacher IN
an snooi Ior rour years said that there was no
school as principal, but that been there
long before she made II unpleasant for the
teachers and officers that they unhappy Miss
Fairlamb said that she day heard Mr. Eyler
say thaI ne mad knocked a girl down twice, and he
had SAID II as II he enjoyed the recollection the
meeting.
Trustees Stun and Bristol defended Mrs EyIer
Ihey said that they thought she was a woman or
rare aoltty, and now that disloyal teachers and
otncerS mad resigned from the school believed
InaI she would have trouble IN managing
Setore adjournment OF the committee Mr. Evler
nuSband or the accused matrOu. was examined H,
made general denial Of all the Charges OF cruelty
made against him The COMMITTEES win Sit agaiT,
Wednesday, - - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
COMING CRUISE or THE BUFFALo

The plans for the cruise OF the converted cruiser
Buffalo are now completed Captain Charles T
Hutcnins. the commander of the vessel announced
yesterday that the cruiser would leave the Brooklyn
Navy Yard tomorrow afternoon and proceed direct
TO the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia
The ship will have on board before she leaves
Brooklyn sixty from the receiving ship Yer
mont. AT Philadelphia ninety will be taken
aboard and 450 more at the Norfolk Navy Yard
When the Buffalo returns this country in Sep
TENDER all these will be fitted become first
class Seamen on the new WarShips which the NAVY
Department wants 70 put into commission soon
as the necessary men can be secured. The itinerary
of the Buffalo includes the Azores Gibraltar. Lis
bon, Gravesend. Chrtstiania, Copenhagen, Stock
holm kiel and HaVre ROuen. The officers and
men will have a chance go u the Paris Elk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
BROOKLYN NEWS.
FIREBOATS AVERTED RUIN.
COMMISSIONER SCANNELL GETS RE-
PORT ON THE GREENPOINT
DISASTER
HE WILL RECOMMEND AN AL HILLARY
WATER PIPE SYSTEM CONNECTING
WITH THE RIVER.
WITH THE RIVER.

Fire Commissioner John G.. Scannell yesterday
received reports from Deputy Commissioner Tully,
OF Brooklyn and Queens and Chief Croker, of New
York. relative TO the recent disastrous fire in Green
point, which showed that had 1t not been for the
water supply furnished by Newtown Creek to the
reboats the greater part of that section Of Brook
lyn and Long Island City would have been re-
duced to ashes. Only half an hour before the fire
occurred Commissioner ScanneIl received a dis
patch from the authorities of Bayonne N j. ask
ing him to send the New-York freboats there,
a fire raging in that city.
The Commissioner realized that send the fire
boats to Bayonne would uncover important ship
ping districts, and he declined to grant the re-
quest. Shortly after, when the call from
Brooklyn the freboats hand to respond.
and It the opinion of the fire authorities that
had these boats been away the fire would have
swept across Newtown Creek and devastated Long
Island City. After receiving the reports Commits
sioner ScanneI said:
We desire to draw the attention of the city TO the
danger Of another confagration in that part of
the city due the inadequate water supply.
This Greenpotnt fire has revealed d condition of
analrs IN that part Of the boroughs of Brooklyn
and Queens which calls for prompt action the
part of the city We find that that part of Brook
IXn is furnished its water through six inch mains
they are what are known dead ends and do
no pressure on the fire streams, because the en-
g1nes could not get a supply from the MIGRANTS,
fire purposes. In this district stored millions
dollsrs worth of combustible material. Larger
attached to anti-freezfng hydrants' The reports
! have received show that only the work of big
ing territory from total destruction
In nth this part of the city shall recommend the
handy 10 the river, and would not much to
most effective Our engines would have little diff
Guilty IN obtaining a supply of water. A large
amount Of hose was lost at the Greenpoint fire. So
severe has been the winter on our hose that |
shall be compelled TO ask the Sinking Fund Com
Is very much n need of hose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
sPORTsHEY'S LEAGUE SUCCESSFUL.
. RESTAURANT KEEPER FINED FOR SERVING
QUAIL OUT OF SEASON

me League Of American Sportsmen has been sue
cessful in its prosecution OF John Dunston, keeper
Of restaurant No sos Columbus-ave., for viola
ton OF the game laws by serving quail out OF
season.
In February last OF the officers Of the Leagu
made several visits to the Dunston restaurant and
on each occasion ordered quail In each instance
he took one or more guests with him. warrant
was issued for Dunston's arrest and he was ar
raigned in the Fifty-fourth-st. police court He
pleaded not guilty 10 the charge. and insisted that
the BIRDS he had been serving were rails. The
complainant produced part CT one of the birds
which had been served to him the restaurant and
which ne swore positively quail W T. Horn
acay, director OF the New York GEOLOGICAL Park
also swoTe this was a quail beyond all question.
Another witness who had eaten one OF these birds
at the restaurant swore IL quail; that quails
were ordered and paid and that the waiter said
when the order was placed 1T Is against the law
20 sell quails now; these reedbirds, but they
are the thing 10y
Justice Meade held Dunston for the Criminal Court
oT lrla The case up in Special Sessions yes
rerday morning. Dunston withdrew his plea OF not
MIN $50 for the two birds specified in the COM
by Join 5. Wise ir ~ ON
II is understood that unless Dunston violates the
law again no action will be taken the other ca ses
wien the league has made against him. but II anv
Iurther infractons heard OF the League will
proceed against him on the other charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
JUDGE BREWER A SOLOMON.
ALLOWS FOX TERRIER TO DECIDE WHICH
OF TWO WOMEN IS ITS OWNER

OF TWO WOMEN IS ITS OWNER.
Magistrate Bremen IN the Adams-st. court yes
terday called upon to exercise something of the
wisdom Of King Solomon in deciding a dispute be-
tween two women the ownership of dog.
Sport is fox terrier. His presence in Fulton-st.
on Wednesday afternoon caused great excitement.
Mrs William Long, OF No. IA Lawrence-st., lost
a fox terrier about two months ago. Mrs. Henrietta
Dudwig. of No. 4Os Degraw-st.. shopping
Wednesday. In her arms she carried fox terrier
Mrs. Dickerson Of No. 146 Lawrence-st., saw the
dog and gasped: why, there's Sport
She lost time in telling Mrs. Long. Philip
Gerhardt the nephew of the latter. happened TO be
by the time. and he kept track Of Mrs
Dudwig and the dog until Mrs. Long, whose home
in Lawrence-st near by. arrived on the scene.
She at once demanded that Mrs. Dudwig turn the
dog to her The latter objected. and soon
large had been attracted by the heated words
Of the two women. On the advice of policeman
the party adjourned to the Adams-St station, where
Sergeant Kennedy asked arbitrate the dis
pute He decided TO keep the dog over night and
give the to Magistrate Bremen In the morning.
Sport had been given to her two months ago Mrs.
Long testified that her dog had been missing for
several months Magistrate Bremen looked puzzled
for moment and then bright thought came to
him. The two women should stand on the sidewalk
about ten yards apart. The dog should be
leased by neutral person half way between the
women, and the one to whom the dog went should
keep II. This plan carried in the presence
of a number of spectators. Sport released
and at once toward Mrs. Long, who promptly
turned and walked away with him. Mrs Dudwig
called in vain to the disappearing dog, and finally
gave it up and walked away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
Mr.. MDERMOTT ON THE SCHOOL E4v

The city officials CT Jersey City have decided TO ,
cept the advice Of Corporation Counsel Allan L Mo
Dermott and TO ignore those features OF the new
School law which affect the existing methods f-
the city Mr.. McDernOtt sent hts opinion In srlIf.s
the Board Of Education last night. He discusses
and passes the unconsttutionaIity OF every arr
Gle OF the act which relates Jersey City suns
mary OF his opinion y that the title OF bill ID
invalid because IL provides several sysrsrrrs-
thar no county school superintendent can compel
any Board OF Education 70 comply with the law oS-
withholding the appropriations. but must pay thas
money, that Articles " V VI and VII and theirs
sections unconstitutional because OF the cassi-.
ncation features and that Article Xxx. which
each Board OF Education "a body cOrpOFats,-
should be disregarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
GAS FILTER AN ALLEGED VaNn4r
EAST SIDE FIRES ATTRIBUTED To lead
PIPE THEFTs OF WHICH HE is ACCUSED

EAST SIDE FIRES ATTRIBUTED To lead
PIPE THEFTs OF WHICH HE is ACCUSED.
F>o"aFo Rolf, thirty-three years old OF No 425
west Forty -frst-st-, was arragned before Magts-
ra1e Meade in the West Side Court ,es+ar5av
charged with stealing lead gas fixtures from tho
basement OF the house at No. ga West Fortv-
IouFlh-st The complainant was Frederick yanpa
VI NO Sl4 West One-hundred and -eighteenth-st an
Inspector for the Consolidated Gas Company who
caught Rolf as he was working at the uines Man
sei followed Rolf until he saw Policeman Redmond
oi the west Thirty-seventh-st. station in Fortv-
hrst-st, between Ninth and Tenth ayes and de-
H'anoed the mans arrest. Rolf had the fixtures
"hlch are worth about SO in his possession Rolf
was held in $500 bail for examination this morning
Ausustin j DAILY of No. PIG West Forty-nrst-st
superintendent Of the service and meter depart-
nerts OF the New Amsterdam Gas Companv was
also IN court. and requested that Rolf be held until
lhIs morning, as his company had lost much prom
cry and ne believed that Rolf. who was formerly
employed by the Northumberland company was
connected with its disappearance
Inc law can't be too on men who steal
IN TINS way. said Mr. Daily. The numerous fires
~ East Side tenements, and particularly that one
IN Whlch three lives lost. were urdouhtedIv
caused by these lead pipe thieves, who steal the
waves and lead pipe and let the gas escape"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
MAGISTRATES AND THE WHIPPING POST
POLICE JUSTICES DIVIDED ON QUESTION. OF cor
PoRAL PUNISHMENT FOR WIFE BEArERs

POLICE JUSTICES DIVIDED ON QUESTION OF COR
PORAL PUNISHMENT FOR WIFE HEATERS
a Brooklyn Magistrate recently advocated the in
PRODUCTION Of the whipping post as an adequate
and summary punishment for wife heaters He set
forth that the mere sending of a wife heater 70 a
penitentiary works greater hardship on the wife
and children than II does the man. The Magts-
trates sitting in the various police courts OF Man
haitian Borough were asked their opinions on the
subject yesterday Following are some of their an
swers:
Magistrate John B. Mayo in Yorkville Court.
said
l am opposed to whipping posts. Using the lash
would not only degrade the man. but the mans
family as well. II would induce the wife IN many
Instances 10 suffer abuse from the husband rather
than seek redress in the courts
Magistrate Cornell, in the Harlem Court said:
I most heartily in favor of the summary pun
iEhment Of wife beaters. The whipping post TO nv
mind, would most effectually stop this practice.
Magistrate Hogan, in the Morrtsania Court said:
am in favor of the law as it stands and do not
believe In going back TO the days of the Dark Ages
Magistrate Crane in Essex Market Court said:
I suggested the whipping post for vife-beaters
long time think that a who beats a
dumb animal woman should be dashed until
he is brought TO his senses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
CB4gEs IMAGINARY BURGLARS.

Worry charges that had been preferred
against him are supposed have unsettled the
mind of Patroman William Riedel, OF the Bedford
station. and early yesterday morning he had g.
merry time chasing imaginary burglars on his beat
About a. m. Riedel raped violently on the side
walk with his night stick and summoned several
other policemen. He said that he had been chasing
burglars and they had turned him, so he needed
help. An hour later Riedel appeared the station
house and told a story of how he had pursued hf-
teen burglars, and had taken off his coat so he
could faster. The sergeant for Police Sur
geon Perry. who examined Riedel and advised that
he be relieved from duty for a week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
TO GO on JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE.

Bishop Mcdonnell yesterday gave out a list OF
the priests who to accompany him on his
jubilee pilgrimage to Rome With the party which
will sail on Saturday, April %, the steamship
Trave, will be twenty laymen, whose names have
not yet been given The clergymen in the party
are TO be the Revs. Thomas s. O'Reilly. James Nc
Enroe, John G. Fitzgerald. Patrick F. OHare.
Richard S. Foley, John NJ Hanseman Patrick !.
McChnchy, Joseph Ernst Maurice P. Fitzgerald,
James j. Hanselman, John L. Bedford, Joseph Nc
Nance, Thomas Taaffe, Thomas NJ. Hanseman,
2 Mahony. n.y., Henry F; Murray; John Vogel, Robert
Bianchi, William T. McGuirl. Michael A. Fitzgerald,
John Tinney, Peter Donahoe, William Ahern James
2. Boiler Thomas E. Carroll, Joseph E. Mccoy.
Michael G. Flannery, John W. Hauptmann and
Martin Hogan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
PARENTS DISPUTE POSSESSION OF BOY
TAKEN TO COURT ON STEAMERS ARRIVAL. T
HABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDINGS.

u.
HABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDINGS
Justice Fitzgerald, in the Supreme Court yester-
day committed Conrad Benjamin Fecker to the
Gerry Society. Charles Conrad Fecker and his wife
En- ma Fecker, parents of The boy are disputing
over possession of him. The boy arrived in Hoboken
yesterday on the North German Lloyd steamship
Lain from Bremen. Fecker boarded the vessel at
Quarantine and took possession OF the child Mr.
and Mrs. Fecker, the boy, two Hoboken policemen
and George Robinson, of Hoboken, counsel for Mrs
Fecker arrived in this city at D. m
A writ OF habeas corpus. obtained 70 decide the
disputed possession, be argued before Justice
Fitzgerald but Alfred Lotary, counsel for Fecker
called attention to the fact that Mr. Robinson could
not practise in this State Robinson then asked the
court that the boy be placed in custody Of the
Ierry Society until Monday morning, when the ar
guIneIt could be made alleging to be the apnIica-
tlon OF the mother She stated she was willing and
ASSISTANT District Attorney Blumenthal said thar
the District Attorneys office which had been asked
70 act IN me matter also wished the bow TO go 10
the Gerry Society Fecker refused to consent 70
nave the application Of the mother go on the records
o. the, cour- unchallenged, declaring that he had
several days ago asked the Gerry Society 10 take
charge OF the boy when he arrived.