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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
ENGINEER KILLED BY ELEVATOR.
News of Death Cuts Short Familys Christ
mas Celebration.

Through an accident John McNulty. the engineer
OF the apartment house at No. 176 West One-hun-
ored-and-twenty -seventh-st.. was crushed by the
elevator at that address yesterday and fatally in
9ured. he had taken some persons from the third
TO the ground floor, and had then descended TO tina
basement Just as he was about to step out tba
elevator went upward and he was crushed between
tne bottom OF the car and the cellar ceiling. He
did rot at once lose consciousness but screarna1
a AbennaNs. tenant. who was in the cellar
heard the engineers cries and reversed the nowar'
bringing the elevator down. The Injured re-
dropped 10 the floor and became lnsensible A.
ambulance was summoned from Harlem Hospfai
but by the time the physician reached him the ma
was dead. 80 ---N4
McNulty lived at No 4s1 West FrIftv,ourtb-s.
with his wife and three children. Their Christmas
celebration cut short by the Information Of tho
engineers death. The body was taken TO the Fsst
One-hundred-sn d-tWenty-sixth- police station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
POOR FED IN BROOKLYN.
Benevolent Organizations Prouidc
Dinners for Thousands.

Christmas good cheer was carried into thou
sands of homes in Brooklyn yesterday which
would have been desoate save for the benevo-
lence of a score of organizations and indi-
viduals. In all the public institutions the
nual sustenance appropriations were heavily
drawn on.
Several thousand poor children gathered in
the 23d Regiment Armory in the morning to at
tend the twelfth annual entertainment OF the
sittig Brooklyn Christmas Tree. organiza-
ton that was founded and has since been con-
Quoted by Mrs. Frank Sittig, OF Jefferson-ave.
At one end of the drill hall a stage bore an
deliberately decorated Christmas tree. The chill
dren were seated in 'front.' and were entertained
by almost the entire list of attractions of
local vaudeville house. Then the presents,
which were piled upon long tables. were dis
tributed by young women.
In the Eastern District the Sunshine Society
and Mrs. Eta Reed Payton provided an enter
tainment and gifts for nine hundred children. at
Paytons Lee Avenue Theatre.
AT Saengerbund Hall the Salvation Army dis
tributed fifteen hundred basket dinners, costing
81 80 each at wholesale.
The wallabout Market Democratic Club gave
a hearty dinner to several hundred poor per-
sons in that section of the borough.
In Flatbush. F. j. II. Kracke, the Republican
leader of the XvIIIth Assembly District. with
the assistance of some of the merchants. pro-
vided dinners for Ave hundred poor persons.
At the navy yard the usual outdoor Christ
mas sports of the jaclxies had to be abandoned
on account of the weather, but the loss was
amply made I'D for by frolio and pranks aboard
Ship which were allowed by the officers. The
Christmas mess was reported to be OF an TN
usually fine quality, and the salIors' hearts
were happy in proportion .,.
There were scores of minor entertainments
and celebrations by various organizations ana
classes OF people in all parts OF the borough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
THE ARMY FEEDS $4,000.
Continued from nrst page.

.-rhe war cry and Christmas Greeting" by
General Booth-Tucker.
The crowd that sat down TO the feast at night
was vastly different from the basket bearers OF
the morning II was more indiscriminate and
represented, II anything, an even poorer type of
tie c.ty's poor. Men. women and children were
seated at the long rows Of tables.
Mayor Low arrived at o'clock accompanied
by two nieees and occupied a seat on the plat
form with Commander Booth-Tucker. After the
ave thousand men. women and children who
ate the dinner had been seated the Mayor. who
was frequently and frantically cheered. said:
know enough not TO make a long speech, es-
pecialy as you are waiting for your dinner. 1t
is hard enough 20 have TO listen TO speech after
dinner. but it is worse 10 have to listen TO one
before. I bring TO you the city's greeting, ana
wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. In doing so, 1 know speak TOT
every man, woman and child IN this great city
As soon as the Mayor had finished his speech.
several hundred walters became busy serving
turkey and cranberries TO the hungry guests
The perfection which the army's system Of
carrying out these gigantic Christmas dinners
has achieved was shown by the shortness OF
the time IN which the crowd was fed Before
O'Clock. less than an hour after the Mayor ar
rived the feast was over and the entertainment
Of the evening began. First came a series Of
stereopticon views representing scenes IN the
work done by the army. The pictures We're
explatned by Commander Booth-Tucker. Both
Of the galleries were crowded with spectators.
including many persons who are interested In
charitable work.
The Passion Play was produced In fifteen
stsreopticon views, beginning with the heralding
OF the Birth OF Christ and ending with the
Ascension. Between each OF the scenes Saliva
ton Army songs were sung and short addresses
were mads.
Owing 20 the enormous crowd which wanted
20 share IN the dinner. admission had TO be de-
MED TO several hundred disappointed apph-
cants many OF whom had meal tickets, but
were compelled eventually TO seek their din
ners elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
BOLD HOLD-UP IN STREET.
Man Loses NerC Christmas Watch
Identities Prisoner.

There was bold hold-up at seventh-ave. and
Twenty seventh-st. last night, the victim being
Frederick W. Herman, Of No. 474 Sixteenth-st
Brooklyn. The West Thirtieth-st station polica
say that it Is only one CT many that have taken
place In the same neighborhood recently.
Herman had been visiting friends on the West
Side yesterday. and was going to the Sixth-ave
elevated road, when three men Jumped on him
Just after he had passed seventh-ave., IN TWEEN
ty-seventh-st- While two OF the men held him
by the arms. the third threw him to the ground
and proceeded to go through his pockets. Her
man was carrying a new gold watch and chain
valued at $50. which had been given him as
Christmas gift. This was torn from his pocket
and taken from him. The man who took it said;
IF you make holler young Teller, you'll get
1t, see? Well kill you" And to add force to his
words. he hit Herman several times in the face
Then the three made off. leaving their victim
PROSTATE and dazed on the sidewalk
AS soon as he had collected his senses Her.
man jumped to his feet and called for the no.
lice. There was no officer within thu sound ~
MS voice, so he went to the West Thirteth-st
police station and reported the robbery TO Ser
seant fltzgeraId- AS there were no detectives
IN at the time Fitzgerald sent PatrOlman KelIe-
her In uniform with Herman to see IL thew
could md any of his assaflants. In a saloon naar
where the assault had taken place Iohn Taf
frees. an italian butcher, who said he lived AZ
No 212 West Twenty-seventh-st, was found
herman ldentlned him as one OF his assailants
ana ne was taken to the police station and
locked up as suspicious person. Detectives
were then sent out to try to find the two other
men.
The police say that IN spite Of their efforts
similar hOldups ara not fnfrequent and that per
petrators Of these outrages are becoming bolder
IN their operations. The place where the assault
nghted, and there is a good deal OF traffic even
late at night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
CHRISTMAS DINNER ON ELLIS ISLAND.
Immigrants Meet National Bird-Put Celery
in Button Holes and Distrust Mince Pie.

Immigrants from nearly every foreign cline had
holiday cheer yesterday at Ellis Island. when the
usual Christmas dinner spread before
than thousand of them. The caterers had
expected to feed only 500. but they managed to
satisfy the wants of every hungry pilgrim. The
immigrants were fed $50 at a time in the large
dining hall There were turkey, cranberry sauce.
mashed potatoes and other vegetables. fruits and
mince pie.
1t a motley gathering that sat at the tables.
and representatives of nearly every nationality
rubbed elbows at tho board. At the present time
there is a preponderance OF Italians the island,
but there were many Greeks. Turks, Slays and
Armenians.
An amusing feature of the dinner the dis
trust with which the foreigners looked or the great
punches OF celery that lined the tables. Very few
of them realized that it to be eaten, being
impressed with the idea that its purpose was simply
decorative. Throwing aside the white stalks, they
plucke1 the green leaves and bore them away as
boutonnleres. Mince pie too, was somewhat of
mystery many OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
CHANCE FOR BRUTE FATHERS VICTIM
Boy Whose Head Was Beaten Against Stove
Receivers Consciousness.

Cornelius MaiIsy. the thirteen-year-old boy who
was so hrutally beaten Thursday by his father
at their home. No. 81 Wickiffe-st. Newark y J.
and whose life at first despaired OF at the
CITY hospital. recovered consciousness yesterday
he was still weak from loss OF blood and besides
being generally disigured he has suffered a slight
conclusion OF the brain
1t is said that the father came home drunk al II
O'CLOCK thursday night and found his wife absent
Ansered az this, he seized the boy and after beat
ing MN with MS nStS took him by the neck AMI
R0uhGed MS race against the kitchen stove. Mrs
SharleS Herold, a neighbour. was attracted IN r5s
G0Hr 0y the ehllds screams. and at once called a
POnceman- The boy was unconscious in the brutss
hands when the police arrived. The father will be
arraiSned to-day. wa -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
DR.. c. N. LANnoN INJURED.

Rochester. N Y. Dec. &.-Dr c. " Landon. OF
newark. one of the well known physicians In
central New York. was seriously injured there ths
AFTERNOON IN runaway accident He was riding
oenIha spirited young horses when they became
AlEhtehed at the cars and ran away The doctor
was thrown out and sevAraI,- cut ard hr,,iza5 On
cne nea1 and face IT is expected that he viii
e'' SillOUsh ne Is in a serious condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
W. S. MAYER GETS NEw-YoRK PLACE.
To Be Chief Postoffce Inspector for This
Division.
LFRoM THE TRIBUNE BuRxAUJ

Washington. Dec. 2.-Walte= S. Mayer has ba.,
appointed chief postofice inspector for the New
york division, position for which he is pecuIiarI
well fitted because OF his long service and exceant
record in the Postoffce Department. When tha
investigation of the postal scandals was be,,
Mayer was ordered from Chicago to this citv ~,
Mr Bristow He at once rook conspicuous part
In fastening the guilt those implicated In tn
frauds. He is credited with having obtained tb
evidence which resulted in the indictment =,
Machen and his confederates and he aided mate
rally in bringing to Justice others who were proet
ing by conspiracy to defraud the government
Mayer is regarded as a valuable man in tho nos.
Office inspection service and owes his pror,nt,o-
solely TO merit.
Some Pecnliarities of Reindeer. In to-mor-ov.
Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
CHURCH OF THE PuRITANs SERVICE.

There will be Christmas exercises at all services
OF the Church OF the Puritans. observation-disclosures
thirtieth-st and Fffth-ave.. tomorrow. The pas
tor, the Rev Dr. c. ]. Young viii preach at tina
morning service. and the Rev. DIT N F. ShaufHer
will speak to the Sunday schools OF the church
and chapel IN the evening. A musical prozranrua
viii be given By the choir. under the leadership Of
". J.. Holden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
FAREWELL TO MIR. AND MRS. BEyNol ps.

farewell reception was given at the University
settlement No 1S4 Eldridge-st-. Christmas Eve by
the young men and women OF the settlement cI,b,
70 MI and Mrs. James b Reynolds who start
January on a trip around the world Addresses
we're MADE oy MI. and Mrs. Reynolds Mr. HamiI-
tons the present head worker, and several club
1enDerS, after which there was dancing Mr. anu
MIS- reynolds are to be gone two wears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
MAXWELL TO SPEAK IN NEw-RocHELLE.

The Peoples Forum will meet at the Public Il
orary Building Of New-RocheIle. at 3 p. m, on
december n Superintendent Maxwell viii speak
on n-oueauon After the Elementary Day Schools -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT DANNEMORA.

Plattsburg. n. Y. Dec. 25.-The inmates OF Gin
ton Prison. at Dannemora. had their annual en-
tertainment to-day. 1t took the form OF "A vaude-
Vile show, in which inmates acted rs performers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26

SeNpAa SERVICES AT VARIOUS CHURCHES
me tribune publishes each Saturday an
nouneenents OF the varIou. eh,rche.. with
OF preaeher and topic OF sermon. Con-
' tnese advertisements to-day uRdef
AeAaink OF "Relisioa. Notiee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine cause To get the
genuine. call Tor the full 25e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26

Remember that tomorrow is HOSPITAL SUN
DAY" Remember Il In your Church OnerinG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-26

; Some Peculiarites of Reindeer. In tomorrow.
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
PAWTUCkET.

There was lots Of talk yesterday in
political circles over the action OF the
board OF nre engineers in abolishing the
office OF call captain OF Hook & Ladder
No and the appointment OF Chief Bull
lcr's nephew TO have charge OF the ap-
paratus. Many OF those who discussed the
matter believed the board of Are en-
gineers had exceeded their authority The
hearing today was a lively one and II was
insisted that the board OF aldermen should
have been consulted before the change
was made.
John r. Snyder OF Tilghman. Md. sent
a letter TO Chief OF Police Rice which was
received yesterday concerning the dra wn-
ing OF q man in Chesapeake bay. Mr..
Snyder said the man gave his name as
Thomas Shannon. was a stone mason by
trade and had said he left Pawtucket be-
cause OF trouble with policeman Mrs.
Catherine Shannon told the police she
thought the man was her husband. lie
left her and her four children II years
ago because she made a complaint
against him for non support.
Edward Hume was thrown from one OF
Earle & Prew's express wagons on Good
ing street Wednesday afternoon and had
three ribs broken
Charlef r. Thurber was chosen captain
Of Camp Captain =. X. Tiltou. Sons OF
Veterans. last night. Captain Carpenter
presided at the election.
Rev Edwin Bromley oNcated at the
funeral services Of John Duncan Camp
bell yesterday afternoon. Among the
many floral tributes was a beautiful one
from the fellow employees OF the deceased
In the Shepard companys store.
The flfth annual mass OF requiem was
celebrated at 81. Mary's church yesterday V
for the late Father Hallieau. Rev Father
Tenuim was celebrsnt; Rev Father Gil
Ian. deacon, and Rev. Father McCabe,
sub-deacon.
Fred F. White and HIS daughter had a
narrow escape from serious injuries yes
terday The woke strap broke and fright
ed pair OF horses attached 10 the car
rage in which MIR. White and Miss White
were riding Mr.. White was thrown out
and hut slightly hurt. Miss White re-
manned In the carriage and had a lons and
perilous ride. the horses going from EN-
change street 10 Trinity square
There was a discussion OF matters re-
latlng 10 the boiler and engine room o'
the pawtucket Association OF Stationary
Engineers last evening President Thomss
r. Burke presided over the discussion
John Hlobtts % Providence will lecture
Al the next meeting on tho indicator
The 10Th anniversary of Tower Relief
corps was duly observed by reception
and entertainment in Grand Army hall
last evening.
Mrs Mary A. Hulms. widow OF George
Hulme, died last evening of pneumonia
Her death was severe shock TO her
many friends.
There Is a good deal ~ announcement
given 10 the project or establishing n
''wayside shelter In this city. The Sal
vation Army has promised 10 take care OF
the place 10 the payment OF the rent n
only made certain Rev. Marion Law and
Rev. Frank J. Goodwin yesterday made
some calls on behalf Of the project and
sot pledges for tsc OF the $500 needed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
TIVER TON.

The X. X. *. club met Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. John schlegel at the
home Of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Manchester.
Invitations have bean received an
nouncing the marriage OF James r.
church Jr.. TO Laura DE clifford, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Weeks
which will occur at Southport, y. c.,
wednesday. Dec 18th.
Samuel r. stewart has just completed
a new marine gasoline motor. which he
will put on the market
In School District No r. Miss Flora
Phlnney teacher. the following pupils
have record for perfect attendance
during The past month: Zola Wordcl
sydney Almv. william Wordcll Norman
Miikle Evelyn Pierce.
Ralph " Nlckerson an empioye % the
Berlin Bridge company. Connecticut. has
been spending few DAYS with his
parents. capt and Mrs. George r. MIX
erson
William " simmons s surerins with
nm abcess In hs neck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
WARREN.

Amity Lodge, l. o. o. r, was officially
visited last evening IN odd Fellows hall
BY the grand officers. including Grand
Master william n. Sweetland. Deputy
Grand Master Lewis II Clark. Grand
Marshall Frank A. Salisbury and Grand
Representatives Edwin r. Lincoln and
GUNNER Mowry The grand officers
were received with the usual courtesie~
and all made speeches relative to Odd
Fellowship. There were present also
members from United Brothers Lodge
OF Bristol and members OF lodges in
Providence.
At the close OF the session a collation.
was served by members OF Celestia
Lodge Of u. OF n.
In the district court yesterday morn
ing before Judge Bosworth Oliver Boil
den. who was arrested the night before
by Chief or Police Macomber was
charged with being common druni<ard.
pleaded not guilty. and having been tried
was sentenced TO six months at the state
farm. where he was taken later In the
DAY.
Albert Brown Of the Lane Constructing
company OF Meridian Conn. was In town
Yesterday cooking over the company's
property In THE town and I'm harrington
A broken wire on the Bristol branch 81
the Consolidated railroad was the cause
OF considerable DELAY on that line and
one OF two trains were sent over the
line with locomotives sent from Provi-
dence The wire train was sent 10 re-
pair the broken wires and the trains were
running on time In the evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
PLAYED
PART TOO
WELL
"BNI' MsstayIr Assumed Role
Of Gont|eman Gold
Headed Cane Quesrud Acting

New York. Dec. LIT isn't good -
overact your part. Too much acting proved
the undolng Of "Bm" Mestsyer wednes-
day The police are proud OF having
helped Mostsyer 10 one term In pris ~
for counterfeitins and another for burg
larry lie Ia troubled with chronic lesion
OF tho sense which distinguishes between
mine and thine.
II pleased Mr. Mestayer to wander into
11nany's. lie was hstted. coated. booted
and gloved like a millionaire. But from
his right hand dsngled gold headed
cane Poor Binr Men OF today don
carry gold-headed canes. and II thev
did they wouldn't dangle EN-. "Bills'
fatal genius OF everyday bewitched him.
I'm Tinany's "Bill" sat before a glass
showcase and demanded 70 see uncut
gems.
'My--ah--d -daughtah might--er-like this
one" he drawled as he toyed with $1,000
diamond. Poor "Billt' Real people don't
talk like that nowadays. Again the fatal
overplay overwhelmed him. For Deputy
Sergeant Pepperted suspicious from afar
OF tho mans overdone drawing and too
highly emphasized gentility. had drawn
near enough 90 hear his affected drawI
That settled 81. close scrutiny con-
WINGED him that tho lordiy person Wa-
his old isiibird friend
nm" say Peppcrted and ran for the
door huttine buyers as - plunCed
through the crowd Rus tne detective
,suabt him m the Jefferson Market
oolice court Ncstayer Nas hrld IN $50
hail ~ y diSorderly person.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
PAW7UxET.

The series OF Gospel meetings which
started. Wednesday night I'm the Baptist
church have proved very interesting and
have attracted large gatherings.
Though the rain prevented some from
attending the opening night there was
stilI a large congregation to hear Prof.
stout the singing Evangelist In his solos
and the sermon by Rev. Frank Rector,
ID. D.. Of Pawtucket
Last night which a. ordinarily prayer
and conference night the auditorium was
completely filed and there were ample
evidences that meetings we're fulnlling
their purpose namely, that or awakening
religious interests In the community.
Tonight Prof Stout r. 20 sing The
Holy City" and preparations are being
made for the largest attendance OF the
week
Sunday Prof. stout will have n servi |,
at the state prison at Cranston.
The Fire King band had its regular
meeting last night and according TO the
recently adopted custom. a general en-
tertainment was n feature
At these entertainments all the mem
bers participate and as there Is consider
able talent among the musicians the con-
certs are Interesting ones In course OF
time IL Is understood that the Are com
pany will be invited to attend one OF
these gatherings.
A collation. was served ct the close.
Because there was not a quorum pres
ent at the regular session OF Cnippeouon-
set Council 1918, Royal Arcanun wednes-
day night the nomination of Officers for
the ensuing year was postponed
The Funeral services Of Mrs. Smith Of
Main street who died In the early part OF
the week were held from her late homo
| yesterday.
| Tonight the social dancing party OF
| William Hughes and John Walker will be
! held in Odd Fellows hall.
| The hrst-named gentleman has for
years been floor director at Rhodes Ca
sino and has a wide acquaintance with
| young people who dance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11
PORTSMOUTH,.

The East Side whist club had q good
attendance Tuesday evening There were
nine tables and FIRST prizes were awarded
TO Mr.. William H. Thomas and Miss
Lydia Manchester. Consolation prizes
were awarded 10 Mr. and Mrs John u.
Manchester
Mrs. BENJAMIN c. sherman left Fri
day for Rutland Tioga county. Penn
sylvsnia, 20 join her husband who has
been from home some time on a hunt
} Ing expedition.
Newport County Pomona Grange. No.
I, +. ot n. will meet Tuesday. Doc 18TH,
81 n n. m. with tho members ~ Ports
mouth Grange. az their hall or the East
Main road. when the annual election OF
officers vii take place. followed by the
installation services. State Master T. y.
Msrchant Of west Kingston viii install
the officers II stormy the meeting viii
be postponed until the next Tuesday