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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-20
Charged With Postoftice Robbery.

Rock Rapids, Sept. 1s.-Two men
have been arrested here on suspicion
of being implicated in the postotfice
robbery at Afford in this county a
short time ago. They had a cigar
box full of postage stamps which
they attempted to dispose of at one
Of the saloons here. The bartender
took one of the stamps and called in
a police officer and their, arrest fol-
lowed. Deputy United States Mar
shall Tracy was notified and took the
prisoners to Sioux City.
Girl Shot by Hunter.
Dubuque, Sept. 14.-Twelve-ye ar-old
Evalyn Majerous, of Mosalem town
ship, as result of a hunting acct
dent. received the contents of a shot
gun in her shoulder. The child's IN
iuries while of a very serious nature.
may not. in the opinion Of the attend
ing surgeon. result in death. The ac-
cident happened as follows: Little
Evalyn lives with her parents on a
farm and she was out gathering eggs.
While busy at her work, two hunters
unseen and, seeing some
rabbits, fired. never dreaming that q
human being lay directly in the path
of their aim.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-20
Mr.. McKinIey's Insurance.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Mr. McKinley's
insurance is placed by Chicago agents
at $65,0O0, although at one time he
was known to have considerabl more
than 100000 in various comp: lies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-20
withdra wal of Germans .Iemand.x,.

Shanghai, Sept. 20.-The Germans
report that the governor of Shang
Tung has demanded the withdrawal
of all the German troops now out
side the colony OF Kiao Chow. The
Germans are not DESTROYS of Offend
ing the governor, but are at the
same time unwilling to comply with
his demand, SO the German governor
mas gone to Picking to consult with
the German minister there. German
and japanese companies are being
formed for the purpose of trading
on Tung Ting lake, the largest lake
III China. .
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
HIS SPECT4CLES SAVED HIN.
THE GLASSES PREVENTED THE EYES OF a
JEwELLER BEING BLINDED BY RED
PEPPER THROWN BY a THIEF.

A daring attempt to rob the iewelry store Of Carl
Y. Gunther. at Futon-st. ard Fort Greene Place
brooklyn. yesterday morning. failed because Ny
Gunther's s2ectacles prevented handful Of pepper
thrown into his face, from binding him. Anthony
] Frank thirty-fve wears old OF No. 20 st Nlcho-
las-ave.. entered The store early, ana asked 10
see some diamond rings. Mr.. Gunther had JUST
openei his store one Of Mr. Guuther's employees
was sweeping the sidewalk. and Mr.. Gunther WAS
alone in the store He produced trayful Of rings
for the inspection of the prospective customer.
Frank examined d number of them and inquired the
price. While discussing the merits of one OF me
rings with tho jcv.eer Frank drew from his pocket
a handful Of cayenne pepper which he threw into
Nr Gunthers face. Then. picking up the tray ful!
of rings he was Of the store and running down
Fort Greene Place toward Dekalb-aTe.. before NY.
Gunther realized what had happened MY
Gunther's glasses probably saved him from losing
his sight.
Hastily brushing the pepper from hts face, he ran
out after the fugitive shouting stop thief" The
vouug man who sweeping took n the sltua-
tion and started in pursuit Of the runaway. A
crowd was soon chasing the man. who made
straight for Fort Greene Park. probably. in the
hope Of escaping among the trees and bushes. Al
DeKalb-ave.. however. trolley car was passing
and the rear platform stood Policeman James
Holland Holland. although big man, il as hee:
as deer. Frank turned up Dekalb-ave.i ana; al
though he was running AZ a swift pace the ISilcH,
overlook him at South Portland-aYe; FRANK
protested that he had done nothing wrong hut tol-
land took him back to the iewelry store. where Mr.
Gunther ideptihed him as the man who had stolen
The rings Frank had tossed the tray, with all the
rings into the street. but all Of them were recov-
cred and returned Mr.. Gunther. In the store
Frank emptied his pockets II package of pepper
and n large. ugly looking jaCkknife The policeman \
picked them up and replaced them in Frank 5
pockets.
The prisoner was taken before Magistrate
Manner in the Myrtle-ave. court. He said he was
married and had five children one of whom. he
said was dying. He said he out Of employ
ment and In desperate circumstances lie told the
magistrate that he had been employed in the Fire
Department as a member of Hook and Ladder No.
10 in Fulton-st.. Manhattan. but that he dis
missed October 8. since which time he had had
only five days employment. He was held in $50
hail Policeman Holland complimented for
his capture by Inspector Mclaughlin
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
A BACKYARD MENAGERIE.
ANGORA GOATS. CHICKENS AND DUCKS
SOME OF THE EXHIBITS

Every man has a hobby of some kind. Some mem
have a mania for postage stamps while others
fancy fast horses. The Rev. W. p Mackey.
young Episcopal minister. at present engaged In
missionary work. has a liking for goats ducks and
chickens and in the back yard of his home. at No.
s. Grant-aye.. brooklyn. he maintains an interest
ing menarcrie lie has kept many as four
Angora goats five kids. twenty ducks and hun
dred chickens in his stock farm
The stable in which the goats kept is
model home for the animals. 1t has neat little
stalls racks and bins for the feed and perfect
system of drainage. Mr.. Mackcy says that his
Angora goats are the finest bred They hand
some specimens. being without horns and perfectly
docile. His young son has wagon, which is drawn
by "A team Of the Augords. Mr.. Mackey has his
live stock well trained. They come to him AT his
call and eat from his hand.
Mr. M1Ckcy recently summoned to the
Adams-st police court to answer charge of MAIN
tanning Il publ, nuisance To the annoyance of his
ucighbOrs. who declared that the menaSerie
mcnaced their phySlcdl WcIihelnS by reason ot the
noises and noXioGs OdOrs arising from the popu-
lated back yard. MIR. Mackey owns the house in
which ne lives in Grant-Ive. which is sparsey
built up. lie declared that the complaints were
made in a spirit persecution. His neiShbOrs said
that he had twenty-five goats, one hundred
chickens and twenty ducks.
Il did have four or five kids, said Mr.. Mackey.
but they the family of my milch goats. You
see. my little boy had appendicitis and as he was
not very strong II was necessary for him TO have
Health for the milch goats and we did not think IL
at all necessary for us To have one for the
kids
Health Commissioner Black visited the yard. and
said he cleaner yard IN his life and
that there cause for complaint.
In the Of Mr. Mackey's house." he said.
there Is the tdiest little stable l II Is
kept for goats but IL would be model for horse
| stable. The whole place is as neat as pin
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

Rex. Robert \. Broad. u. p. Marth, L. ID. Pear
sau. jr.. George Mcnamara. A. G. T. Adler and
John ID. Post.
among the more prominent members OF the club
Walter r. Atterbury. chairman OF the Kings
County Republican General Committee: Council
man Adam d. i.eich. eN, N,Ass:stsnt District Attor-
ney Levi W. Naylor, Naval Officer Robert A.
sharkcy Judge Gerard 3 Ean Wort. Lieutenant
Governor Timothy l. Woodruff, ex-Supervlsor
Daniel w. Wilkes and Henry i. Smith.
John Wirth, the president OF the club. is the Al
German from the XNllth District. To a tribune re-
porter he said recently:
We are going 20 give our hearty support 10 the
fusion ticket The sentiment OF the club Is 10
stand by the selections Of the antiTammany forces
We organization Of active Republican work
ers I will venture 10 say that there is scarcely
man IN our club who does not do his share OF the
work I'm every campaign. our men are all active
In the several election districts in which they live
and they always be found at the polls regis
tratson and Election days getting out the Repubh-
can vote We have least half dozen good
speakers who viii take the stump. not only in our
own district. but throughout the borough our
campaign committee viii take the work right in
hand. Seth Low is a man Of experience. who has
held Office before and understands the needs OF a
great city ike New-N ork ] thing he viii give us a
good business administration and that IS what We
are seeking Mr.. GrOut have been associated with
in my public capacity. and have found him 70 be
extremely careful, patnstaaing, well Nersed man
IA municipal analFs-
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN
l.. p. MORTON CLUBS HOME
STORY OF THE SUCCESSFUL BROOKLYN
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL oRGANIZA-
TION NAMED AFTER THE
EX-GOVERNOR

In the course of the campaign In which Levi T.
Morton was the Republican nominee for Governor
a club was organized in Brooklyn which took the
name Of Nj. Mortoa, who was the successful cam
didate. The club started with membership OF
thirty-fve in 1888. and was Incorporated the fol
lowing year It's first clubhouse was a small store
IN Futon-st. The e. owth and influence OF TINS or
sanitation which is both social and political nave
been healthy. and to-day il counts membership 81
two hundred and fifty. and has been compelled -FOUR
times TO enlarge lis quarters. Its present com
Portable home at Lew'is-ave and Macon-st., Is a
three story frame building, with a large reception
room and committee room on the first hoor, ana
pool billiard and card rooms on the second moor
The property is 20 10y 100 feet, and has spacious
lawn.
Politically. the Morton Club is one Of the most
active Of the smaller organizations in the borough,
and is always intensely loyal the Republican
ticket Its membership consists principally OF
presidents and secretaries Of district associations
and active workers in the election districts. by
means OF a thorough organization, campaign work
IS done in a systematic and thorough manner. The
club is situated in the NNIIth Assembly District,
which always rolls up a large Republican plurality
and contributes little 10 the general result
The district is. in fact. Republican stronghold
pleasant occasion. which is annually celebrated,
IS the birthday anniversary Of Mr.. Morton when the
wives and daughters Of members Of the club are
entertained al reception. Mr. Morton keeps in
touch with the club By sending an occasional letter
IL IS an ambition Of the club entertain Mr. Nor
ton at the house, and committee will be appointed
in the near future wait upon the Ex-Governor
and try 10 induce him 10 accept the hospitality OF
the club a reception in his honor.
The officers Of the club are John Wirth. presi-
dent; L. Lafayette Fawoett. first vice-presdent:
George y. Hanna, second Vice-president; William
Vents treasurer; James f. Pearsal, financial sec
retary Edmund NJ. White, recording secretary:
John Hutchinson, corresponding secretary. and
Thomas Fisher. sergeant -at-arms The board of
directors consists OF a. B. Wollam, Charles NJ.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
TIE THING TO MAKE Up FIRST.
Washinpton Star.

From The Washington Star.
he Was only a ballroom boarder perhaps. and
still he had rights that a charnbermaid at s.
q week and found bound 10 respect. He had
been waiting in the debris ot nights rest for the
young cha n nberlady around and straighten
things up. but up TO 1890 she had appeared.
and as IL was Sunday morning and he had day
in, he rather felt that he would like things
in some kind OF shapelness. so he went boldly out
into the hall where she chatting pleasantly
with the elevator boy and addressed her.
When you going 10 fix my room?' he in
aured I'm a showing slight traces OF irritation.
but Unpardonably rude.
oh I dom know" she responded with naughty
toss of her head II haven't made up my mind
yet"
This was more than he could endure.
'.Aw YOUR mind be darned' he growled: "you
make I'D my bed and let your mind rest awhile"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
THE VORACIOUS BULLFROG.
From The Philadelphia Record.

From The Philadelphia Record
"Bulfrogs about as voracious as anacondas,
says Keeper Thompson. OF the Zoos reptile house
What 90 you suppose a fun grown bullfrog espe-
cially likes2 Birds. The clumsy looking, sleepy
frog is a marvel of swiftness when II comes 10
capturing a meal lie will lie motionless along the
banks OF pond stream. and when birds come
down drink nathe they are swallowed in a
twinkling IL they get within range. bullfrog Is
just like snake. He can guip down a meal as
big : himself Let unwary sparrow venture
within few inches of the motionless frog and
there will be lightninglike leap. a gulp and the
frog again assumes his immovable attitude. but he
will look : IL be had swallowed a mattress. or
course IL birds can't be had bufrogs VIII appease
their appcttes with insects. but they are always
the watch for unTary members Of the featheTed
tribe ! have several FUN grown bullfrogs in
Of the tanks. and they prefer birds TO any other
food once in a while ! catch mice and feed them
10 the frogs which bolt them whole with the
ere test
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
l,l6O Ruqs---EaCh RUG d Rare Bargain.

Come and ENJOY them tO-mOrrO
G5 fine antique and rare. closely woven dark,
rich. silky Bokhara Saddle Cloths and
Mats; odd sizes suita BILE for sofa cushions
and draping; value $500 TO $500. at.
$3.50 to $3.50
% fine and rare antique and Persian SIENNA
and Tebriz Mats closely woven, in the
light delicate and dark rich cOlOrings;
average size, 2N:' feet: values $1,000 and
$500. at............. s. SI2.5O and S11.25
2Jo rnodern and antique Hamadans. Cara
haghs. Guenees and KAYAKS; all perfect In
shape. in soft and subdued colorings; aver
age size. 2iaX4 feet TO 3t2xJ feet: value
SS.JC. $3.50 and S1SG0. ut
$3.50. $3.50 and E11 80
100 fine antique dark. rich and lUstrous Bel
oOchistans. in soft golden browns and reds.
These have sheen like old brocade. which
improves with age average size :ixt feet to
4xGl2 feet; value $3.50 to S2IO0. at
$3.50 10 SI7.5o
1.in fine modern and antique closely woven
paghestans and Shiryans Rugs that are
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
HE WAS SHOT BY AN OLDER LAD WHO AIMED
AT \ ROBIN.

As the result of a gunshot wound. alleged To
have been accidentally inflicted by his companion
William Patterson, four years old died at 4 o'clock
yesterday morning at the home of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs William Patterson in West Twenty-fi
ST. Coney Island. George Smith. fifteen years DID,
who lives with his father at No. 2S West Fifteenth
ST. Coney Island. arraigned before Magistrate
Voorhees, in the Coney Island court yesterday
morning the charge of having shot the child
The case was adjourned for a further hearing
pending the action of the coroner. Young Smith
sists his father. who is a plumber and who
engaged do work the Patterson home. They
worked in the back yard. and little Willie Pat
terson was inters sted spectator \ .22-calibre
Winchester rife stood the door leading into
the yard. and young Smith longed to pull its
trigger The elder Smith left the yard for mo-
rnent and his grasped the opportunity TO fire
at a robin that lighted on the fence. The bullet
hit the little boy in the neck. and, taking down.
ward course. out of his shoulder. Two doc
tors were summoned but they could not save the
little fellows life. The Smiths are frantic with
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
F4THER MATTHEW'S ANyTERSlRi'

From The London Chronicle he thas
1t is in pathetic keeping with IrtSa Ir, 50 his amir
Father Mathews statue in Cork. wAette hac0rne
versary will be celebrated to-nlsht NJ nhhsvs cone
surrounded with public houses, NnNt1s patricksL
During his mission in England the apT1b ap1 nv prefer
perance used generally To stay az nSte ali callers
at all hours So persistent was MS I.a Ie.N9 QUAKER
vate hospitality on this account tnao te vas eager
friend OF temperance in Wakefield, Whu me occa-
TO secure the good fathers COMPANY orrtsd on 10 me
sion of his speaking in that town TJoe his house
device of hoisting siSnbOard and rnaAi75s By me
a TEMPORARY hotel The Society or trlerser ON
bye started Theobald Mathew on ms hsoeai OF VIII
Theohald Mathew" used 10 be the dpspss cause y. y.
tan, Martin "if thou wouId'st take ths thai
band, 1t was in consequence OF tn nsS me iist ?.
the Young Capuchin at last leu on sTiere So
hedges with his famous exclamation.
In the name of Godi''
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
FLAG RAISING IN BROOKLYN.

EXERCISES ATTENDING IT AT THE HOME f0A
AGED COLORED PEOPLE
The Home for Aged Coiored People hihss"
ave and Douglass-st., Brooklyn was the Soe" ~.
flag raising exercises THURSDAY a1terhoo'| na.f
flag WIS the gift OF William Lloyd GarriSon 80.
No e07. c. A. r. and presented oS "a ia
Mcfarland past master of the post OIehei M - ~ Sous
C. King in behalf OF the mana cement "a ''
made an address OF acceptance s..,., Post.
Commodore George H. Jackson oI 81 % we're o.
acted as master OF ceremonies. TIa{VtS md the
fered by Past Chaplain Robert +. Lee t-niscopal
choir OF the Union African MethCTI,s' psy Will
lam T Dixon delivered an address lNsd Td the
ceremony the members of the e9hlHlttrvb L'cbson
post marched into the home and a luliCllaSsrs
served by the women of the board OF mi''"7
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

that ne is an old and dear friend Of Mr. Shepard
could not force his conscience 70 permit him to
sanction Mr. Shepard's surrender to Tammany has
been doing some of the most effective speaking for
Seth Low and the fusion ticket. He has an earnest
impa ssioned. and at the same time perfectly naJu-
raj and sincere delivery, which carries eonvlcuoh
He has been UnsDarins in his denunciatlon Oh the
Police Department.
Last Tuesday night in the Atherseum Mr. Hin
richs told a story which showed how he had got a
hatred of corrupt and brutal police methods IN
grained into his soul This is the first time IN al
these years" said Mr Hinrichs. that l have tod
this story in public. 1t when l was a young
law student. / witnessed brutal assault upon
young man by a patrolman of the Oak-st. precinct
Other onlOokers were awed by the blue uniform
and brass buttons. | tried interfere and was
pushed roughly back. 1 followed the patromana as
he dragged his victim T. the station There
, demanded admittance to lodge a complaint and
offer my services To the young man ne captain
came To the door and ordered me away Next DAY
/ defended the young man IN court and told or me
brutality OF the policeman. After the case Was
over the captain of the Oak-St station came rp %
me with an ugly CLEAN in his eye and said '4Ouh
man. IL would be best for you not 10 hang arOlna
in this precinct. Don't let catch you here ai's'
dark. -
There was a threat in his words. and have
never forgotten the sensations that were arousea
in by the incident Ever since that time nave
been fighting against police Outrases.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
MINISTER ARRESTED FoR HIS GOATS
HE is ACCUSED BY a NEIGHBOR OF ALLovING
THE ANIMALS To Run AT LARGE.

The Rev. W. p. Mackey. of No. n Gran'-aNe'
Brooklyn. who has gained some prominence ON az
count of his miniature stock farm, was arrespe-
yesterday and brought before Magistrate Furions
in the CSates-avc. police court charge tnat nc
is violating the law BY allowing his goats 10 Fun a.
large. He was released his bond.
The complainant is Henry VI. Riker. neiSnoON
Mr.. Mackey declared that Mr. IHker IS persecu'N',
him a month age Mr.. Mackey summoneu
before Magistrate DoOley in the Adams-st- pO'''o
court on complaint of the prosecuting attorney u
the Department Of Health to answer the sam"
charge. On that occasion Mr. Mackey eXplaai9Is 9Is
that the goats were kept by him Ior tie N ,,vaid
which a physician had prescribed for his lhvaaii
son. Health Commissioner Black made pe.sOaa % ars
inspection of the little barn in which the soa'
kept and expressed his thorough satisfaction W. ~
the Cleanliness of the place much TO the chasI y.
Mr. Riker A hearing il Mr. Mackeys case VIII "
had rp-D
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

ried by the Rev George Henderson. pastor Of the
church ~ the Good shepherd The bride was at
tended by Miss Edith r. Fiske of Rochester. as
maid of honor. Emma Albee. the eight-yeaI-old
sister OF the bride. the flower girl. Henry Mel
lick pest man. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawxhurst Will
make their home at No l2Ni BerEen-st.
\ musical under the auspices Of the Adelphi
Union and Adelphl Normal Kindergarten Alumna,
for the benefit of the Ridgewood Household Club,
WAS given on Friday afternoon in Adelphi College
Hall An interesting programme was presented.
Tho Kidgewood Household club was organized In
June. 1901. continue and enlarge kindergarten
work among the children Of Ridgewood. The house
a No 333 Bleeker-st.. will be opened on No
Vcnher
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

getting scarcer and higher priced every
day; all clean. perfect pieces, average size
31ax61. feet. values. $21.O0. $500 and
$3.50. at
S14.75, S16.5O and S1S.2o
~ antique KAYAKS, MousSoulS. A0atOlianS
and Daghestans. a choice lot of silky, lus-
trous and beautiful pieces. average size
3isx6 feet, value $1,000 70 $1,000 at
S21.Oo to S23.5O
80 fine Antique BOkharas. beautiful in text
ure and cOloring, every one gem This
lot is the choice from 800 pieces; average
size 3x312 feet TO 4xI feet, values $500 to
$4,000. at...............S17.2 10 $4,000
100 Antique MOussOuls. KAYAKS. AnatOlians.
Cabistans. Daghestans and Shiraz; mag
nitcent pieces of color ard beautiful in
texture. values $500 to $IJ.@ at
S:S..sJ0 10 $4,000
81 of the finest Persians, selected from lot
Of JoO pieces; some of the TaTeSt and finest
designs, colOrings and texture; Trans.
Sennas Suraks. Serabends. Kirmans and
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
THAT sHAKY BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Chesrey lives in Brooklyn but belongs 10 a New
York Club When he happens TO meet some of the
old boys he stays all night
why Is that?'
Hes s.fraid to the bridge with a load
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
TOO COLD FOR OCCUPANCY.

| II is said that the cruiser Columbia, which has
/ replaced the old receiving ship Vermont at the
| Brooklyn Navy Yard. will be unfit for occupancy
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

when the extreme cold weather sets in. because OF
the difficulty OF adequately heating the vessel
About three hundred now occupy quarters on
the vessel, but IL is said that they will be COM
pelled 20 abandon her within a short time.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

Miss Mary HartweI Chittenden. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. simeon Baldwin Chittenden. and Au-
gustus F. Holly, jr.. Of Manhattan, are "a be
married on November the church of the Phi
grims. Miss Anna g. Chittendeu. sister OF the
bride will act q maid Of honor. and Miss Anna
II Lusk and Miss Louise Y Holly Will be The
bridesmaids The best will be james r.
Holly and the uShcrs viii he simeon Baldwin
Chittenden. jr.. John Hil Morgan. Thomas Slideli,
Arthur Schumacher. r. u. Bird and Arthur l..
Wheeler. reception will follow at the home Of
the bride. No. 2l2 Columbia Heights.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

THE CLUBHOUSE THE p. REPUBLICAN
Ns-avean Man-s Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
$50 Fur Jackets to Measure, 500.

pkOU FsT JdCkctS tO measure, DSU.
We fortunate enough be able and
offering OF fine Persian Lamb Jackets which
third 1t remarkable have
This the bundles OF skins here You
which YOU the model which peases
who makes the SELL will
Jackets than third rndT doy prices identical
Jackets raiy made Bust 81 Here
quality mode2 inches
lg.h hpa and sat lining
Persian LambJ at o
Persian at Coatin
o
Fur Mckwe the nc LAM our rnnano tusch hahn
Scarf n
stTs'neTs ana ni1ser six ane $50
Srfs JolbLI bella vyf
floor ht aI Bunhn
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

The engagement Is announced OF Miss Elizabeth
Frothingham Mason. daughter Of Mrs. Albert
Mason. Of No. i7 Remseu-st. 70 her cousin Theo-
dore l.. Frothinehan. Mr.. FroihinEham Is a mem
ber OF the Hamilton club. and for many years
"a member Of the Crescent Athletic club. He oc-
cupes bachelor apartments in Montague-st