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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
CLUBBED BY POLICEMAN.
Brutal assault on the Upper Vest
Side.

Clubbed without excuse by Patroman Frank Nc
Iaughlin yesterday morning until his left arm had
been twice broken and he could scarcely stand
James T. P. Robbins. of No. 2647 Broadway. a
member of the staf Of THE New-YOrk World
was brutally mistreated.
The assault of the patrOman on Mr.. Robbins was
entirely without proyocation While waiting for i
car at Eighty-second-st. and Amsterdam ave Mr.
Robbins was suddenly struck from behind without
warning from Mclaughlin He was too stunned
10 protest or defend himself, Seeing his helpless
plight, Mclaughlin swung on him with his night
stick as a golfer swings for a long drive lnstinc-
lively Mr.. Robbins put up his left arm TO save MS
head. The cedar nightstick crashed down on MI
Robbinss arm just above the wrist, swapping 1t ike
a ppestem and coming close enough to its mark
10 smash his hat rim Again the policeman swung
viciousy. this time landing on the left arm again
Just below elbow, where it will be necessary 10
use the X-rays to determine the injury.
To break a mans arm twice in as many minutes
is heroic work for any patroman, but Mclaughlin
wishing to add TO his laurels, drew his gun, oruer-
ing ND his victims remaining hand After Robbins
nod held hts arm I'D a considerable length of time
his cantor let him IT while he carefully exam
ined the chambers of his gun and their loaos-
While he was doing this with great gravity oeneaIn
an electric light his victim escaped and went to the
Roosevelt Hospital, where DR.. B. w Paddock stld
that the injuries he had received were the most
shocking example of police brutality he had met IN
bis experience a hospital surgeon.
Before going TO the hospital Mr.. Robbins. &C
companed by a Irlellu' Nl9i'eu 't'0 '9
eighth-st. station, where a complaint was entered
against the officer. His superiOrs realized the
severity of the complaint enough to enter the
charge the police blotter "felonious assault:
in force when the were called out that the
cuprit might be identified McLaughhm was KEPT
might be Identified. but this ruse Of the police
failed. and Mclaughlin was quietly leaving
the station he identified.
The clubbing of Mr.. Robbins occurred about 2:43
M. and after the assault from o clock until
after 3, the patrolman could not be found on
g,fc ffar a two
found in a hallway between Eighty-fourth and
Eghty-ffth SITS. in Amsterdanl-ave.. eating
hand OUT from a nearby restaurant.
Resides the investigation by Deputy Commits
soner Lindsey, there will be one by Inspector
Mclaughlin and if these do not sufficiently punish
Mr. Robbfns's assaant the case will be laid be-
fore the District Attorney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
wsTI. RVRIES FOURTEEN.
E;obt Dead. Others injured, in MIN
neapoHs Hotel.

,r,,,,eanolis. Dec 20-The side wall OF the
n u.pack Building in Fffth-st. South, which
,yss laft standing by the fire on Tuesday night
tonnled over in a high gale early to-day on TO
the Crocker Hotel three story structure ad-
3o;ntre The brick and mortar crashed COM
nIetel,, down through the fmsily constructed
nuiIdine carving floors and ALL There was no
warning of the disaster. and the fourteen per-
sons who were sleeping in the building We're
caught Eight of them were killed.
The dead are Hans Anderson, employed at
Ronner's livery; James Hamilton. employed at
Ronner's livery: c. NJ Kenyon foreman or
Daniels's linseed oil MILL William Lillyblade.
employed in Daniels's linseed oil mill: Mrs
Jennie Shumay; William Emmermon laborer
William Brav contractor, and Joseph Violet,
coachman The injured are Mrs. Carrie Boyce.
cut about face and body bruised: w. j. Crocker,
badly bruised and suffering from exposure;
Mrs Evelyn Williams face cut and badly
bruised; Mrs Anna McNevins, face cut and
badly bruised Some of those injured were in
the Belmont Hotel, adjoining the Crocker. ana
were hurt by the debris that was forced through
the wall separating the two buildings
c. L. Smiths premonition Of trouble saved ms
life He roomed in the Crocker oulldlng he
was nervous and could not sleep. Twice he
arose dressed and went outside TO see what the
wind was doing He told policeman he
thought the wall unsafe The latter laughed at
the idea. but his laughter had not ceased before
the wall fell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
ELEF4TOR BREAKS NECK.
Operator Killed Instantly in Bor-
OUCH Hall, Br00kLyn.

Slipping while getting into his elevator. which
he had already started, Thomas v Bewley, the
elevator man In the Brooklyn Borough Hail. fell
and had his neck broken by being crushed between
the top of the car and the floor late yesterday af
ternoon Two inspectors in the Buildings Depart
ment who We're in the car and witnessed the &C
cdent, We're held prisoners there until the engineer
below "
Tom" Bewley as he was called, was a veteran
OF the SlVii War He was sixty-two years old, and
lived with his wife at No. 1,0I2 Hancock-st Brook
yh. lie also leaves son and daughter. He had
been employed by the city for some years. Several
Building the Borough Hall
The electric elevator there is Opera ted nv 10 rye
wheel near the door Of the b@wley had a habit
or stepping out of the elevator at the top floor
ana starting the he stepped back Last
night Thomas MuldoOn and Charles J. Brady in
Speciors in the Buildings Department, on their way
nome, got III at the top floor. Bewley reached
around the door and turned the wheel before he
started TO get in. Then he slipped tile floor
ing. his mead extending out into the elevator The
Top OF the car coming down rapidly. caught his
neck, breaking II and bending the irouwork The
car became stalled, and the inspectors not under
standing the operation of the car, were prisoners
ana unable to do anything. They called to a DO
Hceman on the next floor, who summoned the engI-
neer The latter raised the car, and Bewleys BODY
was released. Although there no doubt of his
pelng dead, an ambulance surgeon called. The
coroner stepped of his office the second floor
and granted Il permit for the removal of the body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
N. Y. G N. E. BOND REDEMPTION.

Notice s given by the New England Railroad
Company that the principal and interest of the first
mortgage per cent bonds and Of the first mortgage
per cent bonds of the Newly and New-England
Railroad Company. due January next will be
paid on and after that date on presentation of tho
bonds and coupons at the office OF New-F England
Railroad Company No 425 South Station Boston
at the option Of the holder, the office of J. =
Morgan & Co. of New York City.
Referring 10 this notice, ]. p. Morgan a. Co an
nounce that they offer until further notice and sub
jec to previous sale the holders of these ma Inn
ing bonds the privilege 10 exchange their bonds for
the new consolidated mortgage per cent bonds az
the New England Railroad Company on the basis of
par and accrued interest for the old bonds ana Tia
and accrued interest for new These new bonds n ~
a part OF authorized Issue ST 600 90 or which
&C. 500 coo bearing interest at per cent have already
baen 81 100000 reserved for dditiors
improv and 100000 are being issued to
redeem the above mentioned $1,000 90 IGnds &c a.
New-Yorl and New-Engand Railroad ComuaI,[
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET.
State Education Department Announces
Programme for Next Week.

Albany. Dec 2O-The State Education Depart
mont TODAY ANNOUNCED the joint programme for
the meetings of five State teachers organizations
ia he held at Syracuse December q. Is and %.
The Associated Academic Principals of the State
will meet at the City Hall. The session Of the
Neyv-York State Council OF Grammar School Prin-
cipals will be held in the Common Council Cham
Der This session is said to be Of unusual interest
because of the legislative to be discussed
and the proposal to consolidate the various educa
tiOnal bodies of the State. The Science Teachers
Association. the Training Teachers Conference and
the Drawing Teachers Club will meet at the City
High School. On the evening of Wednesday, De-
cernber % all five organizations will hold joint
meeting the City Hail. where Andrew S Draper,
State Commissioner of Education, will deliver
tenn"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
UNITED RAILWAYS co. OF ST. LOUIS.

+. S. Smithers & Co. and Spencer Trask & Co.
OF New-York, in connection with the Mercantile
Trust Company of St. Louis are making Joint
offerings to institutions and investors 81 coo
general first mortgage per cent gold bonds of the
United Railways Company Of St Louis At the
Offering price of 81 and accrued interest the income
return Is about AS per cent. The United Railways
Company OF St. Louis owns about $40 miles and
leases about two and half miles of street railway
IN the city Of st. Louis and its vicinity The gen
eral first mortgage per cent bonds are secured bv
a direct mortgage on all of the COmpany's mileage
subject to 1896 900 underlying liens (for the retire
ment of which equal amount of the general first
mortgage bonds is reserved and also on all the
stocks of the constituent companies The bonds are
listed on the New-York Stock Exchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
NINE SAVED FROM BURNING CONVENT
Sisters of the Hotel Dieu Carried Down Lad
ders by Chicago Firemen.

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-Thrilling rescues OF nine nuns.
Sisters Of the order of the Hotel Deu, of the
French Hosptaller Sisters, marked the progress OF
fire that swept through the convent and de-
stroved it to-day Two of the injured,
and were carried from the building almost over
by smoke.
The stairs fell before the Sisters could reach
them The women were rescued by the timely ar
rival of fremen who carried them down ladders
from the burning building. The Sisters came from
Quebec Canada. a short time ago. The loss on the
building is $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
FORGED NAMES ON DE WERE PETITION
Letters Asking Her Pardon Denied by Sup
posed Signers
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BrxE.I

Toledo, Dec. D-Something OF a sensation came
70 light here to-day in the Chadwick case. A num-
Der Of well known business and professional men
learned for the first time that their names were
signed TO letters on file at Columbus asking that
Mime. De We're be pardoned Metter Brothers. mer
chants declare their names were forged Draper
3 Nugent another prominent firm. say they never
signed any such letter. N-Fire Chief Chris f.
Wall and Sol Lasalle, Of the firm Of Lasalle 81
Koch make the same assertion. All these names
appear on the files
Nearly thirty such letters were found file
One of the singular features of the is the fact
that nearly every one Of the letters written on
the stationery Of the firm whose name appears TO
have been torged IT seems that one Toledoan told
Governor Mckinley that OF the letters had
been forged and for that she WAS not par
doned. but simply parOed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
WANT WOMAN TO SUCCEED MMAcklN

The appointment OF n woman as State Labor
Commissioner when John McMacktns term OF office
expires. instead OF continuing Mr. McMackin IN
office is now being urged by the International
Womens Garment Makers Union, whose head
quarters are IN TINS city The candidate is Mrs.
Florence Kelly who was Factory Inspector IN mn
nois when the late John P. Altgeld was Governor
and who is now living in New-York
John A. Dyche, general OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NJ tho
International Women's Garment Makers Union
elect Higgins as had also President Bentan1ip
Schlessinger Of the organization against the reap
letter TO the Governor,eect he informed him that
he had compliance 70 Mr. McMackin of gross vio-
no attention whatever had been paid to the com
plainta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
OF NOBLE BIRTH, SAYS RUMoR.
But Mystery of Young English Woman Con-
tinues-The Parrot Remains Calm.

The mystery regarding the young English girl
who arrived as a second class cabin passenger on
the st. Paul. and detained at Ellis Island
because Of some difference with a certain major
whom she was TO marry still continued yesterday
Commissioner Williams and his subordinates still
refused information. There We're rumors around
Ellis Island yesterday that she the daughter
or an English nobleman, who had run away from
nome and had been held at the request OF the
Engnsh Ambassador to this country. The rumors
We're not confirmed.
Meanwhile on the St. Paul in its cage which
occupies the centre of the cabin dining
table, the young woman's parrot calls to all who
visit him Hello, major
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
ROCKERS
For Christmas Gifts

Naturally. you expect US to have SPLEEN
did assortment of all sorts of Rockers at
this season, and YOU will not be disappoint-
ed in the showing.
Among the most comfortable Rockers
those with shaped wooden seats. AM
shaped arms and backs, giving the highest
possible comfort. at most reasonable prices
These Rockers are shown In golden oak and
imitation mahogany; some are entirely Main.
others prettily carved; some have fine mar
quetry inlaid.
Here are individual descriptions;
AT 81 Mahogany finished wo0d-seat
Rocker; shaped arms; fiat spindles; embossed
top rails; saddIe-Shaped seat
At S5.JO-QUartered golden oak, wood-seat
Rockers; saddle-shaped seat, shaped arms.
fiat spindle hack, highly polished. This
rocker can also he had In mahogany finish
At SJ.T5-Quartered golden oak wood-s@at
Rockers; banister back, easy arms; saddle
shaped seat; highly polished.
At $7.J0-Quartered golden oak wood-se9-
Rockers; broad banisteT back. handsomely
carved; saidle-shape ped seat: highly polished
At S10-English Colonial mahogany Rock
ers: rush seat; turned posts and rounds
highly polished fine design. Fourth floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
MRs. ALICE CARLTON ARRAIenen

Mrs. Alice Carlton. who brought here from
Washington Monday night TO face an indictment
Tor grand larceny. alTa1gned before JUDGE
lowing IN General Sessions yesterday and com
nitted TO the Tombs. To-day she win MEAD et.
Is accused OF having robbed James A. Barrooistar
on November OF diamond ring a garnet rtr,
"stcn ano chain. and s. in cash The a1iag5sS
DptaIs LOOK place IN room In West Forty mira
taIs; carton was arrested in Washington viii
.leF h1sbana they being accused OF robbing Renre
h-s watch. "a +9i''AeSsee' OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
UNIONS VOTE FOR ARBITRATION.
Fall River Operatives Take Action-Manu-
facturers Reluctant, However

Fall River, Mass, Dec 20-At meetings held to-
dav five textile unions voted in favor OF the prop
ositon submit the labor troubles involved in the
long pending strike 10 arbitration. The vote
practically unanimous in each case. 1t is under
stood that the manufacturers are reluctant TO ac-
cept the arbitration proposal. most OF them having
gone record unofficialy opposing il.
President John Golden Of the United Textile
Workers says that if the min owners viii not arbi-
IS no change in the running conditions Of the
mills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
JOSEPH coNNAH, BROKER, ASSIGNS.

Joseph Connah. stock broker, at No Is Broad
st. living at the Hotel wellington, yesterday as
signed for the benefit of creditors TO Edward d.
Bowling. On November 20 there was a judgment
entered against Mr.. Connah for sl60is In favor OF
Elizabeth Connah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Bridal Rose
Toilet Sets, at $3.50

This is a superb pattern, made ex-
clusively for us The pieces are comb,
brush and mirror, of best quadruple-plated
silver. The design is as rich and hand
some as those made ON sterling silver.
These sets would be considered excellent
value at SO regularly hut our orders were
unusually large and we have several hundred
sets TO sell al $3.50 a set-nicey put up for
Christmas giving. quick and satisfying
answer to the question that must be settled
prom ty now.
Toilet Goods Counter. Tenth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Doqvn and WooEfned
COMFORTABLES

A useful gift is, after all, the one that
is most appreciated. These Down Com
fortables are sufficiently beautiful and lux
uriOus to win welcome wherever thew 20.
We assure YOU Of the thoroughly nygielic
qualities Of every one Of them The downs
are carefully selected and thoroughly sser-
iZed before being made UP, and the same
highest grade down is used In ell grades az
our cOmforta bIes: and this is pretty nearly
half the value of down comfortable, as
every careful hOusekeCper knows.
There is absolute certainty a. 20 all rs
qualities. when the quilt comes from WAN
AMAKER.S- And the best is also The cheap
est, as pTiCe-COmpariSoHs VIII show
DOWN COMFORTABLES-
Al $375 eaCh-Covering of SateeU. printed
both sides; filling of white down, odorless.
and Will not shed. Fun size.
At 81 eaCh-COveriug Of the best American
sateen. printed both sides; filing Of white
down; fun size
At $3.50 each-CoverirE of printed satsen
one side; finished with plain Insertion, . In
wide.
At $50 each-COveriug Of priU-eG sateen,
very large; XXI It; filling of best down
Al $40 and So each-Of China silk printed
one side; plain Japanese back. Iaterlned with
cambria 70 prevent shedding.
At Sit. SIS. $50 and So eaCh-Of printed
satin and brOcade silk, with plain satin boy
der or insertion; fine. plain japanese six
backs.
WOOL FILLED CONFORTABIES-
12XTS in; covering Of fine printed siIkoliue
At $3.50 eaCh-COveTing of fine printed
nainsook in light grounds. with blue, Delft
pink and yellow printing.
At 500 eaCh-COveriug of printed China
silk one side. with plain japanese silk border,
plain sateeu back
At $40 and SD each-Coverirg OF China
silk printed one side; plain back and border
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
SLIPPERS
For Christmas

The Slipper Store is one of the busiest
corners of the house these days. There is
nothing else that fills exactly the require
ments for so many different friends
father, mother, grandfather, grandmother,
sister and brother, wife and husband, never
have too many slippers.
You probably know the size, but If You
guess wrong, will make it right after
Christmas
Here are suggestions of the different vari-
cites:
FOR WOMEN
Felt slippers. in red and black; high or low
cut; 81.
Crocheted Slippers. in various pretty colors;
best wool sOles; 81.
Woolly cloth Slippers. with leather soles; in
drab red and white; 81.
Black kidsEin Dancing slippers; beaded
vamps, one instep strap: 50.
Others. from soc to ST.
FOR MEN
Kidskin Romeo Slippers. in black or brown;
comfortable last: $50.
Tan Russia leather and red kidSkin Opera
Slippers; aristOCrats among slippers; 81.
Black felt Slippers in Romeo style; leather
soles and heels; warm and soft; SLIGO. DOz-
ems of other styles. soc 10 So.
Fourth avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Lace In The Home

BED Sets and Curtains OF Hne rlch iaces N
elegant. distinguished patterns. New and
fsUltless in every detail.
Thus sCathiugly reduced
RENAISSANCE LACE BID SETS
All new-full size
At 81 each. instead Of S2l5n
At SlI.Jo each. insFad OF 80
At S3I.IO each. inSead OF $40
Single size
At $1,000 each, instead Of S2+
At SIS each, inSrad Of 81
At $3.50 each Mstead Of $50
At sd each ugead " SO
At SO each. instead of so
At $2I.JO each instead Of $+l
At $3.50 eaCI instead 1s -"
LACE CURTAINS
RCFFLED NETS-madr If strong BOOM
net, with lace Insertion and edge
AT 81 a 5air, instead ~ So"
At 81 ~ a pair, instead of $40
Al - a rGT instead OF $50
AT $3.50 pair, instead of 500
At s.. 15a pair. instead of 50
IRISH PGINT-siX new and attractive pat
terms:
At s. - a pair. instead of 81
Al $40 a pair. instead OF ST. 81
At $500 pair. instead OF So
rem 9ISSANCE-Si Of our most desirable
patterrs-our own impOrtatiOuS.
At$1 a pair. instead OF $40
ATSlO a pair. instead of Sl4JO
vt Sl4Io pair. instead OF SO
ARABIAN-tour new and pleasing styiss' +
Al ST. a pair instead OF s. ~
At $3.50 pair. instead of $3.50
At SD q pair. instead Of sd ~
At 500 a pair. instead Of $50
Third floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Women's
IS SKIRTS at So

This news follows rather cxtraOrdi-
nary purchase which we made Yesterday,
of two hundred styIishly tailored Skirts of
excellent Melton cloth in Winter weight
The skirts are made in the gore-hare
style, trimmed at the bottom Of each gore
with shaped straps of the same material,
and small buttons The bottoms of the
skirts are trimmed with eight rows of
tailor stitching. All inside seams are
bound
They are excellent s. Skirts, and will
make serviceabe and appreciated Christ
mas gifts; and they cost YOU only So
each while the two hundred in the col
lection last. Second floor. Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Lillian CorSefS
Under-Prfce

Today we offer an exceptionally me
Lillian model that was made to sell for
$1,000, at s.. The model is in recent,
popular style, and the corsets are perfect
in every way. The reduction is made
simply because we have the model only in
lavender and blue, and we wish to close
out these colors quickly.
They are made of beautiful, fancy
brocaded CLOTH and women who like blue
and lavender will be delighted to save
full third of the cost of such a handsome
corset.
The model is designed with long, taper
ing waist, medium hips, and in beautiful
lines throughout. Finished with two sets
of supporters in front.
81, qUorth $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
SKATES

An always safe suggestion for a young
man or woman, and children. of course.
The best sorts are here at fairest prices:
Hockey Skates S1.Io to 81 - a pair.
Rink skates. 50 to 81 IL pair
Racing Skates steel nickeI-pIated 50 10 q
pair
Mems Club Skates 55c to 81 % a pair
to 81 - a pair
Facing Skates, with wooden tops; 12.-14 and
10 IN. long $40 to S325 a pair.
Sied skates for children. 45c pair.
skate straps &c. Toe and 12l2c each.
Basement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
Have You Bought
Your
Christmas Candies?

Remember that we shall have fresh
candies on our counters every morning;
and if YOU select our 6o-cent Bonbons and
Chocolates, Won secure the very finest
candies that it is possible to produce at any
price Not only are the ingredients absolute
" pure. and carefully selected, but the most
expensive materials that go into the finest
candies are included in this collection. You
can get nothing better no matter how much
more YOU pay. The candles are made up by
s'1ilfuI hand workers. The very best HIND
made candies 60c a pound.
The assortment of Chocolates and Rom
hons at 3Oc a pound. presents am equally
nure and carefully made collection. hut the
assortment does not include the candles mad.
Of the more expensive ingredients. and vet
YOU win md it a remarkable assortment.
Ola IA shioned Chocolate Creams I'm four-
,aea different fiavOrs. at 4Oc a pound
rbAra is a fine assortment of Candies at
oor and 25c pound; ana Candies In lars at
Zoe and lJc ..,
Mound boxes of Mixed Candies. al 81 and
81 % a box Basement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-21
BASKETS

Little and big. All beautifully woven.
in pretty shapes.
1t YOU supply the ribbon we viii deco
rate the basket for YOU without charge.
Work Baskets lined. SIC 20 $3.50. unliued.
lie TO lilo, ON stands. s. To $500
knitting Baskets. poe 70 81
Fancy Clothes Hampers $50 To 81 -.
Sweet Grass Baskets. soc to So
Wood Baskets. Soc To 81.
scrap Baskets. fancy, hoe to $3.50
Office Scrap Baskets. 25c 10 TIC.
Palm Leaf" Baby Baskets AGO 10 81
Basement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-02-25

TEACHERS wANrED-Five Teachers for a
ter, term OF six months, beginning. April 1st !;
Dresden school township. Apply to 4. H.
ko"hmstedt, clerk, Wales. Is