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New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
HONOR MYER S. IsAAcs's MEMORY
His Work Warmly Praised at Meeting Held
at the Educational Alliance.

In memory Of Myer S. Isaacs founder Of the
Educational Alliance. and for many years pres dent
OF the Baron de Hirsch Fund. service held
yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the E1u-
cationaI Alliance where many men. themselves well
known in charitable work, pad tribute to Mr..
Isaacs's devotion to good deeds Isdor straus.
Jacob H. Schln, Justice Greenbaum. Alb aham
Abraham. William c. Pepper and A. S. Solomons
all told OF the devotion to duty OF Mr.. Isaacs, his
unfailing kindness and piety.
Mr.. Isaacs for years the head OF q commit
tee numbering among Its members most OF the
speakers OF yesterday. which doing educa-
tionaI work the East Side The idea OF the
Educational Alliance evolved. Mr. Isaacs took
1t up at once. organized workers. and became
the chairman of the committee which planned the
fair which raised the first money toward erecting
the present building. He was president Of the
Baron de Hirsch Fund from the beginning OF that
charity until his death last summer
In speaking Of this phase OF Mr.. Isaacs's work
Mr.. Abraham said:
AS president OF the Baron de fIrsch Fund, Myer
one of those Gear headed. constructive and able
business managers whose persis ent industry. COM
Them for practieai results made Inn notable as
presiding officer. While I knew him since his
been associated with the fund during the entire
period Of its existence % yet since my connection
his close app ieation to the difficult and mu titu-
enS III. Wise 9Gas Hd S9 as
aside Aside from his affIat on with the Baron, de
S. Isaacs was the initiative and potential force
and factor in most OF the conspicuous and deserr-
early manhood to the end OF his career In his
life We have seen exemplifed OF the most beau
voice was ever ready to cheer tho 9wn .rodden a~d
in every relation OF life. presented a type OF man
dignity ard urbanity. ana fis rich POSSESSION 81 hs
gracts which attract and adorn in social inter
course he charmed his hume Gus friends-we know
net that he had any enemies
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
DOG LEADS TO HUSBAND
Wife Finds Him uitb Another
Woman-DiUorce Suit Probable

Captain Cottrell. Of the West Thirtieth-st sta,so
learned yesterday that he would probaby be eaIi.s
as witness In divorce suit On Thursday last he
figured tn a dispute between Thomas Wilson .
restaurant keeper, and his wife. Rosa OF No A
West Twenty -fourth-st
When Wilson left his home on Thursday evsuin~
Mrs Wilson's dog. Prince. began barking vioienrIv
When the door was opsued the dog ran out into the
street Mrs Wilson followed the dog to a houss 4,
West TWenty-fOurth-st. where the dog stopped ana
continued its barking She went upstairs 70 tha
third tcor. and found Ter husband and a woman
on whom sac said her husband had been IN the
habit OF calling. Hurrying TO the street she rner
Captain CHttreh aud complained To him that her
husband had deserted her. The captain entered th4
house and talked to Wilson. The latter sad /. was
a case Of jeaIousy Since then Wilson has not bes,
home. HIS wife has gene no-Ee to her parents and
instituted proceedings for divorce in which Captain
CCttreIl as stated. may be called witness.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
FIVE PISTOLS ENPTIED.
Police and Thieves in Running
Fight-ORe Captured.

Two patrolnen and three men who had been de-
tected In breaking IN show window, from Wnlch
they extracted small amount OF piunder' nau
revolver battle last night In East Thirty-nntn-st
between Third and Lexington aves. Five revolVers
we're enptied but none Of the combatants were
hit One Of tie men was captured. All the de-
tectives and plain clothes men available were scour
ing the precinct and nearby territory after the
shooting.
PatTolman Hickey, Of the East Thrty-nrth-st
station was In Thirty-eighth-st-. between Secohd
and Third aves.. when he heard the crash OF glass
in Third-ave and saw three men running away
from the broken show window of the merchant
tailoring shop of s. Spandau. No. 513 Third-ave,.
two o: the men carrying what vas later FOUND 70
be plumber.
They ran into Thirty-ninth-st and toward Lex
ington-ave. Hickey caught Up 20 them near the
latter thoroughfa-s. One OF the men whirled about
and threw an overcoat the policeman's head
Hickey then opened fire.
The men stopped and began shooting at Hickey.
One dropped TO the sidewalk. and his companions
ran to Lexington-ave. They reached there just as
Patrolman Cleary who had heard the shooting
reached the south corner a run. Hickey had
stopped at the side OF the fallen man Cleary
opened Ere on the two fleeing men. who returned
his fire for a time. When their revolvers were
emptied they continued their flight up Lexington
ave. and east IN Fortieth-st.. where they dlsap-
peared
pie were looking out from many windows. and soon
a large crowd was IN the street. One man. who
thought the fallen thief had been hit called am
buance. and DR.. Erdwurn. OF Bellevue Hospital. re-
forehead which he said had been received in fall
ing The prisoner taken to the East Thirty
bricklayer. and that he came from the White
chapel district. London.
fleeing men. Spandau's stere was robbed about
two months ago.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
CRITERION HOTEL LOSES $4,000.
Night Clerk and Broadway Actress Traced
to Pittsburg, Detectives Say.

Manager Ware Of the Criterion Hotel, at Broad
way and Forty-hrst-st. reported TO the Tenderloin
police last night that g 200 OF the hotels money
was missing. and that OF the night clerks had
disappeared AT actress well known in Broadway
VINO USED 20 dine often At the hotel. but d!d not
live there, had also disappeared. The manager and
the police refused 70 give the name OF the missing
clerk
Manager Ware said the clerk disappeared on
Wednesday Part OF the money had been deposited
oy guests OF the hotel This night clerk was a
favortte with women guests in the hotel He Rad
been trusted enploye for some years
The woman who also left the city and the clerk
were seen together often. Private detective. re-
ported that they had traced the couple as far az
Fiitsourg. but there had lost trace OF them
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
COLUMBIA EXTENSION LECTURES.

The programme Of the Columbia University Ex-
tension lectures from to-day to November ). which
arc open to the public is as follows:
October SID c. Mason ''Mozart-Part H. St
Peters Pete Hal, p m; Professor Henry F. GramgtoG'
N9strand-ave-. corner Of Halsey-st; p n.
Arts Arts and Sciences: D; m: pr; "; r shepherd.
The Treatment OF the Indians Public School No
S.; Lexngton-ave. and Ninety-sixth ST. S p. m.
November Epr s. 4. Mitchell; The Great
eighJh-st. p.
November S-DT, G, A Beard. THE Spanish War
and World Politics. Public School No. 81 One
hhypndred-and -ffth-st and .Amsterdam,aye p. m:
Commerce. Sixty -sixth-st.. west of Broadway, s
p. M; DR.. LIVINGSTON Farrand Primitive Culture
and Types Of Primitive Man. American Museum OF
SatIraf t a History seyenty-seyenth7st and Central
ens.' Fort Lee, n. J., $50 p. m
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
TAKES ACID ON HIS PORCH
Suicide Chooses to Die at Place Where, It q
Said, Her Fiance Boards,

Annie Koen. twenty-five years old. whose hone
was at No. 10 SanfOrd-st. Brooklyn. eOmm.ttad
suicide last nteht at Wyckor Htights. In Gleu-
da.e Queens Borough. Disappointment IN a love
affair is declared 10 have been the cause
Mss Koen had been employed IN the juts mIIH
in Greenpoint and u is said that While tIaTe she
met Otto. Burkhdrdt. and they became engaged
Some time afJe!wsTd she left the mill 10 p.Cpars
10 be married The wedding to take place
ast Saturday evening but for some reason the
ou-c rr?a- caused be pos rCHed This made
- '~'1> he deSpOndent- and last night about
O'Clock she went TO the porch Of the house No
49,. -4~.e NO, MEeie Il : sad
ElirE hardt LOarded ard drank large quantity Of
carbohc ac.d. Her grOans were heard ard she
was cared for. hut died within a couple OF minutes
The body was taken 10 the more0e-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
TO CROSS OCEAN IN 17.Foor DoRY.
Daring Sailor Has Cheerful Plan for Get
ting Food on the Way.

Henry Eisenbraun. chief mate Of the schooner
John Proctor which plies between Hillsboro n B.
and Newark. Will attempt to cross the Atlantic in
a I-ioot dory. Eisenbraun left here for Boston
yesterday, whence he intends to make the start.
he says that the October winds have no terror
foF hlm on the ocean and that he can navigate
The waves in rough weather just as safely as can
ths big ocean liners. He proposes to take food
enough for only few days. oad says that he will
keep IN the line Of the ocean steamers so that he
car. gel q fresh supply from them when he runs
sHcFt he will take small oil stove on which to
CO MS cooking. and his dory will be ftted with q
small mattress and couple of blankets
E7senhraun will have the dory rigged with g.
small sail He expects to reach the other side in
several weeks, re asserts He will for Madrid
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
eAMsLED DOWN TO HIS UNDERWEAR.

John Jcnes colored, dressed in fashionable clothes
and with 50 in has inside pocket came TO town On
saturday. According the story he told at the
West ThstieJh-st. station he lost his money on
seree-SaFo monte al tie hDIse of William Ionnsop
NO. OA West rhiEueth-st. He went away. borrowed
SlS' went back and lost that TOO lie raised rnonev
tEom JohnsoA on his overcoat. hat and cane ana
even BIS trousers. and lost IL al He was ra6ucaa
70 SIX Gnoel wear. bat got hold OF an old coat 10
house. as 0' ~ INC sLsuon-
L-sst night Detective Leh- arrested Joor.o, -, =.
&c &c gI keeping gambling house II vas Dc
1890 max Jonnson N kes a practice Of Ra1bI1-.
scf The cicthes Of colorec men N' batnOilnE
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
AFRAID OF HIS ANGUISH,
Man Who Finds Srceetheart Mar
ried Has Himself Locked Up.

James Cavanagh thirty.hve years old but gray
haired, well dressed and a gold beater by occupa-
ton. entered the West Thirtieth-st station last
evening and asked Sergeant Place to lock him up
as vagrant The sergeant asked him if he was
Joking. Cavanagh declared he was serious. and
insisted upon being locked up
To Captain Cottrell he said that fourteen years
ago he expected to marry a certain girl Four
years ago he found ne had a rival and left the the
city despordsnt- He came back yesterday TO nno
the girl had married. and the mother OF two
children. He afraid he would kill himself.
and wanted to be locked up.
Captain Cottre offered him IS. He refused the
money, saying that all he wanted was TO De locked
told officer to ask tbe magistrate IN court TO-
eight hours. as the captain was afraid he might
cOmrc!t suicide.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
ELECTION FRAUDS ON NEGROES.
Charge That Kentucky Democrats Are TAX
ing Their Certificates for Floaters.
fnr rrLEaRArH no rHr rarsuNE.l


Lexington, KY. Oct. S0-According 70 reports
sent out by Republicans throughout the State the
means 70 keep the negroes from casting their
vote at the coming election and II the plans which
the Republicans allege are being used by the Dem
ocrats succeed thousands OF negroes will lose seir
votes. At the last session OF the General Assem-.
bly, bill was introduced by R. B. Bradley, OF
Hopkins County. making II necessary that ever?
ton. and unless he presents that certihcate on
Election Day. he will be deprived OF the right TO
vote.
The Republicans assert that persons who say
they are election officers securing the certtn-
Gates from ignorant negroes on the ground that an
made in the recording Of the name on the
poll book. Once secured, the certificate can be
used by the Democrats TO vote noaters. by Uins
the name OF the rightful owner.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
SISTER STRIKES DOCTOR IN STREET.

FBy TELEGRAPH 70 -RE IRTsCNE.l
stamford. Conn. Oct 3c.-NrS. Joseph Hoeger. Of
Sarosn-st-, created sensation here lasr nighv by
attacking her brother. Dr. Frederick Schavoir in
q crowded street. Mrs. Hoegen met Dr. Schavoir
n Aain-st sooat Q clock. He was accompanied
BY DR.. Cunningham. OF Hew-csnaan. Her husband
and TWO children we're with the woman Without
word os warning she stepped quickly UP to DR.
Schavcir and struck him several times. She was
arrested on the doctors complaint. His possession
of her eight-ysa--olo daughter which the courts
refused 10 take from DR.. schavo.r, las embittered
Mrs. Eoegea toward him
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
DR.. ecKMAM RAPs SUBWAY TAVERN.

The Rev. George P. Eckman. pastor OF ST Paurs
Methodist Episcopal Church Eighty-sixth-st and
west End-ave preached last evening on The
chruch and thu Saloon
II is not Questioned" he said that the suh,r.
Tavern was established out OF a sine.r. Sa.,-. -
Iniugste the drink evil But f. is not a substitute
ior the saloon. but an addition 10 their number
espenolnE on the patronage OF those who drinl for
ln success IL is OF no advantage 10 he rliinea tr
a. soon so ahronvb am I'M going to ruin would just
saloon down 20 the abyss as 10 MAKE ths
pyysy ~ way q church saloon. followed by Mons
Eop." "'>A AZ episcopal psnedic-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
TWO CADETS DROWNED
Frank Richton and Donald Mclean
of Buffalo, Lost in Canada.
fsy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrsUSE-l

IBY TELKGELAFlt
Montreal Oct so-Two Buffalo military cadets.
Frank Richton. twenty-one years ola. ana @ Oohs1 S
MOI asn +ypo years Younger lost their lives by
drowning ON Lake Pythonga. In the wilds OF tue
Ottawa Valley. last Thursday night with party
of nine other Buffalo men they arrived there TWO
weeks ago on hunting trip.
On Thursday they were returning 70 the louse'
after a successful davis hunting. when one OF the
dogs was missed, and Richton and Mclean set OUT
to find it. when near the opposite shore violent
storm came up and the canoe was upset Inc next
morning a searcA.ng party went out and touno the
canoe and the lost dog which lay a water soaked
coat and hat 1t Is believed the animal witnessed
the disaster, and in trying to save life pulled the
eoat and hat from one OF the drowning men,
diver will go from Ottawa. tomorrow TO try to re-
cover the bodies. Mclean won the gold medal al
st. Johns (Quebec) Military College.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
A CONCEALED WEAPON RouNo.,Jp

Captain Kear. OF the Elizabeth-st precipct =. -
terrn.ned that there should not be any gun play.
IN Little Italy" yesterday. and detailed Policemen
Miller and Reicher IN plain clothes to arrest thosa
"hem they suspected OF carrying concealed
weapons AS a result the desk OF the station last
night looked Ike miniature arsenal Four.Asn
men we're arrested in Mulberry and Baxter sits .
e-o az -ao !eVolEers or KNIVES. All were locked IN
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
cAvE,lN KILLS THREE woRKMEN.

HUDSON. Mass. Oct So-Three Italian laborers
were succated beneath fifteen feet Of earth al the
G2ple-st- crossing OF the Boston and Maine Rail-
rood Company TO day The men. with number Of
oibers. we're excavsIIng uelCh preliminary 10
tUnne.l ling under the railroad tracks when 'ne
earth in section OF the trench oaved In buryinE
four |orkraen- One OF the four rescued
buE the bodies OF chose killed not recovered
unt1l half an hour later
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
INTERNATIONAL LABOR PLAN.
If Men Cooperate, Says English Delegate,
They Will Have an Advantage.

The aoor was given al yesterdays meeting Of the
Central Federated CnIon James Wignall, one Of
the two fraterEal delegates from the British Trades
Union Congress 70 the convention Of the American
Federation of Labor in November
He represents the English dock workers and
spoke strongly in favor OF International cc-opere-
ZION between unions in labor troubles. II a big
strike occur &c in either country the shpbuilding
or any s4mIlar Industry tie SAID tEe employers could
simply sci L4elT Woik cOne IL the ether country.
This would be avoided, he sad tuere vas a good
system of International cooper alton among the
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31

One thousand yards Of S2-inch Black
Broadtail Velour. at 81 yard, worth So.oO;
I'm three distinctly different designs. eacn
OF which is entirely new, ana SHOWN hers
Sor tha f1rst time These velours are used
for long and short coats. jackets and other
vraps. as we'll as for unlined dress skirts
Also a lot OF 32-inch Velour du Nord. IN
a rich black with a long close pile; rreSn.
new and perfect; for the making OF warm
and comfortable Winter wraps OF all kinds.
They are as servIceable as they are Iuxu-
rious Price 81 yard. worth. 50
Two thousand yards of 19-inch Guaran-
teed Black Taffeta Silk, Toe quality, at S")c
a yard These are perfect TaffetaS in a
brilliant finish, correct for dress as vel
as particularly handsome for Innings and
foundations.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
ALBANY PASTOR RESIGNS.

Albany. Oct. A-The Rev. J. Walter Sylvester
resigned to-day from the pastorate OF the Second
Preeoyterlan Church. OF this city. The cause was
III health which will force him hereafter N r..,5o
Ia me West Dr.. Sylvester came here eight yeas
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
Ne Naxaa,4hJhe
Store Closes at $50 P. NJ.
Sale of Plain and Broadtaa NetUets
ST Quality at IS Cents a Yard

JUST made sensation in New York City what to that
j of
been preparing duplicate the offering and are able to
morning better lot of all Skfaced Velvet both
and broadtal finishes ell at sanep
how the demand for
waists dresses and
everything Velvet consider this
inasmuch as includes not only the
plain WELL choice Of whichever
prefer
quantities which should be sufficient Tor several days
selling although telling the demand may be such velvet
this Regular quality, 55c a yard
Dealers dakes and others who buy large
Quantities NAV paw taking length box without cutting
which wilv vary froml9 1912 as yards
Then heesre offerings from the Silk Store today;
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
A Sale of Parlor Furniture

with this be able such offering " m
at to IN m
of the PSeu
delighted housekeepers will be with the prices p
manufacturers
similar reductions few Oh
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
ELEVEN WEDDING GUESTS BURNED.

ST. Petersburg. Oct S0.-At FIRE following weC
ding in the poorer part Of ST. Petersburg this ever
ing eleven OF the guests were burned to deatl
Five others are missing. and 1t is feared that the
also have perished.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
A TEMPERATE DEATH FROM WINE.
h. c. Frick's Servant Attempted to Catch a
Falling Basket
EBr rELEoRAPH TO THE rRrsrxE.I

F1ttsburg Oct S0.-John McCroskv = servant AZ
the home OF Fl. c. Frick, was found dead in bed
this morning An autopsy showed that death had
been caused by injuries received some days ago
IN trying to save a falling basket of wine at the
Flick home. McCrosky fell on the bottles
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31

PARLoR SUITES
AZ $40. from SThree-piece imitation
mahogany PaTlor Suite; neatly moulded
frames, good size; blue ground hsured
ekt sis. from, O-Three-piece imitation
mahogany Parior Suite: neatly moulded
and carved; figured tapestry cover as
sorted Colors. -
Parlor Suite Colonial design: crotch ma
hogany veneers. panel backs. tufteo seats
in embossed velour.
At sos. from S10o-Two-piece mahog-
any Parior Suite, Colonial design; sofa
and arm chair: spindle backs and arms;
dark red embossed velour; two cushions
on sofa and one on arm chair:
At $40 from S115-Five-piece imitation
neers, richly carved; fancy hgured tapes
At SIS from s15o-Three-picce mahos-
any Parlor Suite. Louis NV; cane seats
and backs. neatly moulded, fine nnish
At $50. from S16D--Three-piece Louis
XVI. cane Suite. in pearl gray and white
enamel; highly finished
At SOS from S19O-Three-pie mahog-
any Parlor Suite. Empire design; I'M"
Orrnolu brass trimmings with gold deco
ratiOns: cover OF gold moire damask with
At s6T 80. from S1TO-Three- piece ma
hogany Parlor Suite. Louis XVI. design;
richly moulded and carved, finest finish
and construction; silk damask cover.
Al SlOO, from 1O-IQTSc-plcCc
Parlor Suite. Louis XVI. design: richly
moulded. gold lines; satin danlask cover.
At $125. from s25o-Two-niece over
stuffed Parlor Suite; large sofa and side
chair: mahogany legs and arm mouldings:
tufted back and arms. satin damask cover.
At $50 from s300-Three-piec ma
hoganv Parlor Suite. Louis XVI. design:
richly carved and moulded frames; red
silk brocatelle cover finest workmanship.
AZ S1T5. from SSJ0-Three-ptece ma
hogaay Parlor Suite. Louis XIV design:
carved and moulded frames Of finest work.
mansAip Powered green silk damask
cover.
At Sof25O. from s4o5-Three-piece gold
Perlor Suite. Louis XVI. design; richly
carved and moulded. powdered gold finish,
finest possible Workmanship; silk damask
cover.
At $225. from S450-Two-piece mahog-
any Parlor Suite. Louis XIV. design: large
sOfa and arm chair in figured tapestries:
finest workmanship and finish
At $3.50. from SS60-Three-pIece ma
hogany Parlor Suite. Louis XIV design;
richly moulded and carved. finely finished
red satin damask cover.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
HE WOULD NOT EAT CHOP sUEY.
Lost Chinese Boy Called for Birds Nest Soup
Father Finds Him.

Passengers in a northbound second-ave electric
car last night were interested in little Chinese
boy. five years old. in a tiny blue blouse, timer
Mongo sandals, still tinier skull cap OF black silk
and. tiniest OF all. queue. He in corner
asleep and the people looked at him and laughed
Who you?" asked the conductor.
Me Ching Wee" he replied.
where dye beIongT'
''Lehben Fell
Where We goin'?'
Dunno
His mother had been with him. but ne did not
know what had become Of her. He very philo-
sophie about his loss He at once began hunting
the car 10 see what he could The conductor
handed him 10 Policeman Moynihan at One-hun-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and the child was taken
10 the East e-hundred dand-tWenty-sixth-st. sta
ton There he crawled the sergeants desk
dipping his finger in the ink and mucage to see il
they we're wet. and puzzlins the sergeant by talk
ing Chinese 10 him
III, IN response TO word TO No II Pell-st. Ne Ching
wee, Chinese merchant and the father of the
boy. went TO the station later.
Before the father arrived the police sent out to
Snlnete restaurant and got chop suey for the boy
out ne would nor eat H. He said he wanted birds
nest soup Chinese restaurant keepers near the
nese boy ~
New-York tribune., 1904-10-31

Three thousand yards OF haHdsoIhe NI
Dress Silks at Csc yard. The collection
contains seven different patterns, al OF
which are most desirable IN ooeh designs
and colorings- AL Of the silks are this
present seasons goods; some Of them are
even now on the looms. being made toF
future delivery. and will be sold at 81
yard. They are suitable for street ana
theatre dresses. and come in blue Ue-and-greeE.
blue-and- black blue aud-whiJe. gr7eE-ahd-
white, red-and-blUe. blue-and brown. ana
red-and- black mbinations, a. well as
plain shades of brown. navy blue, tan.
white, black and jasper effects. ~ inches
wide, worth 81 a yard. at 65c yard
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