The evening world. Newspaper, January 13, 1903, Page 14

LIFE GHP, en Incensed by Com- pany's Refusal to Shut Off Power from Third Rail While Their Lives _. Were in Danger, TPURROY MAKES COMPLAINT. talion Chief Guerin Explains dow Water Will Carry the Deadly Current to Every Part @ of the “L” Structure. een eee n int was formally mate to-day SeFire Commissioner Sturgis of the of the Manhattan “‘L!’ Company hut off the power from the thind- ‘on {ts Second avenue division dur- f the progress of the Fayerwenther & ai | SOCIETY WOMAN WHO TELLS MAYOR MOUSE-KILLING CONTEST WILL GO ON. fire. The lives of 100 firemen ‘Were fighting the blaze from the structure were endangered by tho ‘ of electricity from the power: ito the water-soaked timbers. ny of the men received severe {8 when water dripping from their elmets touched the contact- ng Chief Purroy sent word to the ny to shut off their power, but his was disrogarded. Hoe made a ‘ot the matter in vigorous lan- to Commissioner Sturgis. fon Chief Guerin, who had wee of the men who were fighting thie fite from the electrolized “I/" struc- tune, said to-day to The Evening World: deadly third rail is a subejct I sla express my opinion on best in lan- that wouldn't do for pubilcatio: fe awftil menace the third rail holds the lives of firemen puts it in a ‘with infernal machines. Fayerweather & Ladew fire ex- nee was enough to make every fire- Pasi 2ise up in arms against the unnce- mmary dangers to which the ‘L' road cor- Hon subjocts them, but there's no Be kicking agalnat a corporation. n the excitement ef fire the men are trained to quick action have no Mme to pick thelr way. MThe third rail is not so well protected Bt the hose will not come in contact h it. This is especially dangerous if be hose is leaky. Water Bridge Menace. general condition of danger result- pfrom the third rail is brought about SWhen the ‘L’ structure becomes satur- tea with water. 89 much water files that it often flows mto the groove ere the third ral ts latd. ‘Then there leakage of electricity from the third ty the whole structure. While it it not be sufficient in all cases to be Mt is, to put it very mildly, ex- annoying. o long as the ‘L’ structure ts dry @ is ho danger. But it does not take in a big fire for the streams of which are conductors of elec- ity, to saturate everything. After unless the power is turned off the of all our men are in Jeopardy. he minute the firemen and the 'L* ure become saturated with water, : danger {s not limited to contact with : z third rail. The jolt I recelved yes- morning came from my touching thand rail, When a fireman cronses ‘ ‘third rail and the water drips from ‘ PBs coat a circuit is formed and he re- ; ves a shock. He is siort-circutted : By water. The electricity is directed : the third raf] to his person. % "© Men Have No Protection, *%f the current 1s not turned off trom “Mra, HOMER , third raii the fireman is helpless, para ‘side. ere is no guarantee for the fire dat he will not get-a Jolt tha fYou simply cannot prevent theso|Mlcera of the Cat Club aay they ha eal currents from menacing the|not the slightest intention of changing the firemen when the rater: ts e in torrents and saturatin; ‘CUMPILNES: anal MOUSE KILLING SHOW 10,60 ON. Stamford’s Cat Exhibit Will Have Its Speoial Feature Even Though the Mayor Ob- jects and Has Police on Hand. (Special to The Evening World.) STAMFORD, Conn, Jan. 13.—Will Mayor Charles H, Leeds order out the police force to prevent the mouse-catch- ing exhibiiem wndar the guapices of the Connecticut Cat Cinb at the sonual show in the armory next week? ‘That {s the question every one ts ask- Ing to-day. Some think he will. Oth- ers express the bellef that he will re- tire as gracefuly as possible. Atill oth- ers declare that the pclice would not be wo ungallant as to Interfere in the sport under the direction of leading soclety women, even at the risk of sus- pension. The Mayor recelved to-day t re of Mrs. Homer 8, Cummings, heen: dent of the <iub, who ts the wie of ex- Mayor Cummings and the daughtor of Commodore Jameg D, Smith, of Wall street and Linden Lodge, Stamford. eee the Mayor wrote to Mra. “Mrs, Homer 8, Cummi Gita ings, Stamford, “Dear Madam: It seems to me that a mouse-catching contest, as a feature of the Cat Bhow, would tend to promote cruelty tn the community. Please do not haye any euch contest tn the pro- gram. Very truly, “CHARLES H, LENDS, Mayor." Hero $s the reply of Mrs. Cummings: “Hon. Chas, H. Leeds, Stamford, Conn. “Dear Sir: It seems to me-that. a movse-protecting Mayor as n feature of the Cat Show would tend to Promote levity in the community. Please cw not fall to have the police force on the grounis. Very tru CUMMINGS, ‘President."" boots are not a thorough safe| To some the funnt mise hey protect him only From the | whole affair eat | Pie OF the The current may be formed exterior part—from his coat which Mayor Leeds regards the inten- 1s the scriousneas with tion to have a mouse-kiiling contest, fem ne fie whore the | That he really means to use the author- e *L roa ys a t. yewitt kill {ty of his office to prevent it no one who converses with him can @oubt. the programme, and some might inter- every part ofeit a| Pret the letter of Mrs, Cummings as a of electricity. wy wood is not a conductor, but Spread over the challenge to him to do his worst, The officers of the club ere all well- ‘and the third rail {s allowed to|itnown poople, they belng: President, its fatal force through the water or ww chances for the fireman, »| Mrs. Homer 6, Cummings; Vice-Preal- ta 4 Miss Anna A. Marks, M: course, firemen never think of the |(e"ts Miss Anna larks, Mra. 14 1. that hangs over them, but thia|Norton, Miss I. A. Youngs; Secretary, ing that live ri m is only adding rto the mi w Dr. Frank A, Abbott; Treasurer, E. C. F airendy have to | Hoyt; Executive Committee, Miss Lucy M. Marks, Mrs, William N. Travis and ; | them at the show. The owners of Kittens which are to enter the moutlo- catching contest for @ trophy presented n|by Mrs, Cummings are not yet made @ hundred men at work on ture 4 =| when Mr, leeds assumed lt last No- fadew: ire meny ot ‘om|vomber, ‘Nhe present Mayor had been or! turn off the current in th Be Necessary. ol rit which man jwperilied by me Derrocracy, and bis run as Mayor cost henited from hig father. soa Cummings: who ia.a daughter of w York Yacht C! thinks It 6 rey in the — Jan. 13.—When the Prussian d to-day, Chancelior Count] WOMAN KILLS PROFESSOR, read the speech from the qpeech waid that ce ac- cloned with a deficit of |Tesoher tm B wided that it was not Her Alleged 7 MACON, Ga,, Jan, 13.—Mra, Elia Car- ‘lgon, @ telegraphy teacher in the Geor- gia-Alabama Bust College, yester- ucer. gay put five bullets into and killed R. A a igsoy, penmanship professor in La nier's Business College. fon surrendered to the polle a Charles A, Vine Dena, @]in East Seventeenth etree ‘he| David C. Townsend, an importer of “melee,” sold him just such a plate of mal) ceed in 1898, which he returned as aablic, Pathe husband of the President of the Cat Club retired from the Mayor's chair for two years the chief contributor to the campaign (unds of the Stamford him a lot of money, He has a fortune Smith, formerly Conunodore he terms The idea js to releaso a mouse or several mice in a pen in which the kittens are to eT ‘i ANY. FACES A DEFICIT. |b» pinced and to allow the mousers to é e kitten that exhibits te Hard Times, « Loan Wilt ts to recelve a prige i GL ¥ oak, ie een had anean recel) reulating stories a mg the wiudents nes Seirtinoatas to her character, Mrs. Cay- RIOT AND ROBBERY ON A STREET CAR, Two of a Gang that Terrorized Passengers and Plundered Conductor Taken Prisoners. Magistrate Cornell, in the Essex Mar- ket Court to-day, held Isaac Bernste!n, twenty-four, of No. 13 Henry street, and Christopher Wallace, twenty-five, of No. 75 Allen street, In default of $1,600 ball each on a charge of robbery. George H, Johnson, a conductor on a ‘Third avenue electric car, was the com- pialnant against them. Ho sald that the defendants and about a dozen others boarded ‘hia car at Highth street shor:- ly after 9 @'clock this morning. When the car reached Houston street some of the passengers began to complain, say- ing that some one wanted to pick thelr pockets. ‘The conductor warned the crowd of young men who boarded the car with the defendants and the gang assaulted him, 'The conductor was knocked down and $3 was stolen out of his pocket. There was a riot in the car when {t reached Broome street, and Policemen Flandera and Cahill, of the Bldridge etrest sta- ton, rai there to quell tt. The policemen ‘were assaulted, and they used thelr clubs with good ‘effect and cut open the scalp of some of the ang. he conductor identified Bernstein and Wallace as the men who robbed him. They dented the charge. DISH OF DIAMONDS SET BEFORE COURT, Heaping Plateful of Gems Intro- duced as Glittering Exhibit in Slander Suit. A pie-plate full of diamonds, the ttle sparklers heaped in reckless, extrava- gant luxury, made tho eyes of the twelve honest citizens in the jury-box water to-day in that part of the 8u- preme Court where Justice Glegerich sity in judgment on the sult of one diamond dealer who demands $20,000 damages from another for alleged slan- der, If the dish were about to be served to an eploure, it would be designated as “melee,” for that ta the trade name for this ‘small feed," and Frederick Keim, who buys “melee and ‘makes it up’ in jewelry for all the large jewellers, unsuitable, te Kein dam more for ts reiteration to Mr, Massen, ‘The ple plate of ‘melee’? food was tak Byer the Monn! bic Getting Fuel, having @ hard time average consumer encounters, Yeator- ‘| day the plants of the great Rockefeller corporation in Long Island City, Green- | polit and Willlamabuns were badly of the Pratt Manufae- were also nd Stern Brothers will continue to-morrow, their sale of Misses’ and Girls’ Suits, Cloaks ana Jackets at 1/3 to 1/2 Less Than Regular Prices. BLANKET ROBES, FINE KIRMAN RUGS, ANTIQUE PERSIAN HALL RUGS, Value $45.00 to 95.00 a? sik Rugs at Reduced Prices West Twenty-third Street. Men’s House Coats & Robes Purchased GREATLY BELOW COST will be offered to-morrow at Corresponding Prices HOUSE COATS of double-faced materials, reverse side forming plaid collar and cutfs, Value $3.60 to 8.75. HOUSE COATS of Plain Cloths, Velvets and Imported Matelasse, Value $9.75 to 18.75. $2.80, 4.90 £6.95, 10.00 | Worth $4.00 & 10.50 $2.45, 6.95 BLANKET & TOWELING ROBES, $29 Worth $5.95 & 7.50. 3.75, 4.80 IMPORTED BLANKET ROBES, Worth $15.00 to 22.50, To-morrow, Important Sale of Oriental Carpets and Rugs . KHORRASAN CARPETS, in choice €olorings and desirable sizes, $150.00, 175.00 to 425.00 Value $225.00 to 575.00 TURKISH & PERSIAN CARPETS, in light and dark colorings, £58.00, 85.00 to 168.00 Value $75.00 to 225,00 Value $115.00 to 150.00 %75.00, 95.00 #35.00, 45.00, 55.00, 65.00 FAT POLICEMEN When Patrol Wagon Turned aj} \* Corner Sharply They Were| thibet cloth. Thrown to the Ground and 12.50 Half length Coats, made of black Kersey Cloth, PRISONERS ROLLED ABOUT.| double capes, Semi-fit- ting. Lined with Satin. A patrol wagon containing six prison- 14.00 on of them a woman, that was riven from the Witty-first Pre- cinct police station, Grand avenue and Velours Blouse Coats, Park place, Hrookfyn, to the Flatbush 16,50 Court this morning, upset while turning Into Grant street from Flatbush avenue, and three of the pollcemen were thrown ‘Twenty-third Street, out and inured, Policeman Charles Orr, who was driv. ing, turmed the corner sharply and the horse slipped end fell. weight of the four fat policemen who with the driver toppled over the patrol wagon on Its side and hurled them against the sharp curbstone. a Calthan was badly cut about the face. Roundsman Barry received several con tusions and bruises and Orr, the driver, got a bad scalp wound, Jajurea policemen were | Ne: scrambling to their det the six prison- / w Stock who were of Me: U Seok d, 5 rolled up together in an Involved inass n’s Shirtings ~; of legs and arms, were clamoring to b® for! None of them was Injured, and . were released they were Spring x marched to the court. P' 4 993. CUT 10 PIECES ON BROOKLYN “L" Guard Nedwell, of Kings County Line, Meets Horrible Death at Fulton Ferry Station. 'The combined Policem: says that ‘Whereupon Mr. Townsend accused him in the presence of several people in his oMce, of "changing the diamonds,” and repeated the sbarge to one Ludwig William Ned@well, Kings County Elevated Ratlroad, was ground to death beneath of an engine on the elevated structure at the Fulton ferry station, statements are characterized aa slander by Edward M. Shepard, for end the latter demands $10,000 8 for the statement and $10,000 the wheels Brooklyn, #et bee fore Mr. Townsend, who sald that it was not the same "melee" he delivered; that this dish was dirty, and not like the other. Then the appetizing small the walting-room warming himself when he heard the gong which signalled ‘his train to # The steep grade from thet statio the bridge necessitates t use of an had already started, Ned-|M. Yerkes & Co., on grabved| The fire department, under missea|J@mes Muloahey, fought the flames, it, as his fingers were benumbed, and| Wich were fanned by # ferce gale, , et unt dawn, and succeeded by h crs oe ee ine mori “in” Keeping ‘the fire eoainned ty whie ‘ Jils body was ground to pleces, well ran along the platform, platform railing, Even the Standard Ol Company ts tag coal, ana| that gives an idea of the ditoulty the M Washington % dence Where Bishop P the disastrous fire which dumoged hin residence at No. Twenty-eixth atreet, a eee aen en ny No a0 Washing. | surance, Jt Mamet known how the Are for want of fuel. The can- , one of the Bandara had to close dowa ber Jan. Vo~Charies A. Finch auld 0k et coal. ne fal IRothenber¢co WE ST 14a ™ ST ainty'Prompely Retundeds New York Fastest Growing Store. New Interest in the Great January Sales. Some new January sale event is started here almost every day, and interest in those already begun grows grottes as they Values such as January never knew before) On every hand you see them. The various departments never Cares) forward with a stronger, more united movement than this. And it is a powerful movement, full of unmatchadie money-saving Carefa!l Buyers by Thousands Are Attending ‘This Great Sale Notions and Dressmakers’ Supplies ion section never before did such a thriving business as it is doing now. ‘That fact speaks volumes, To surpass les, offerings must be astounding. No [ail Orders, 4, Jersey covered ED TAPE, bundie 2 $9.75, 12.75 | v Kimono Goat, Value $ Sumer in general,lines to the kimono house sacque—-hence the name. A table garment, surpassing in dressiness and rich appearance any ss. Shown in black and Oaford cheviots of an exceptionally soft, J finished wilh a band of stitched velvet at the neck instead of a collar, and made to fasten with silk loops. Beautifully tailored and lined e with heavy black satin. Made to sell at $15. Offered now atesesceses. Full-Length Monte Garlo Storm Goats. Another rich bargain opportunity; coats from which you can easily get two or three seasons’ wear marked down for quick clearing. Monte Carlo style, made from all-woo! unfinished worsteds. They have full est puff sleeves and reverse cuffs. Shown in Oxford gray and 6. y 8 The Ne plaited Monte Carlo back, double shoulder capes, velvet collar, new- blue; sizes 34 to 44. A good, big $12 worth; specialessss.seeeee Handsome Long Garments for Girls. Full Monte Carlo back, velvet collar, reverse cuff and double shoulder are cloth-faced and handsomely tailored. Shown in brown, red and Oxford, Sizes 4 to 14 more; special to-morrow at...eee "Advance Styles Worth Half More, 24-inch Pure Silk Foulards, made up in the styles and [But of course we shall continue to sell them as long as the lot colorings of the coming spring. Gray, tan, lasts. They are just as well made as $2 and $3 comforters, green, lilac, cadet blue, gobelin blue, red, andare filled with pure white cotjon. Butthe Frown, marine blue and black and white, Cc y worth 59¢. per yard, special at 20-inch Black Taffeta Silk, worth 65¢. per yd., special, 49¢ | HERE. They’re great bargains at... AGsIneh Pin potsor, Nvorstea Noveltiea “Advance jotes Outing Flannels. . say ‘se will be yery popular during the coming {2,000 Yds. of Heavy Outing Flannels, tn | of 2 White dots in the following ground i if +f at Black, garnct, green, cadet and marine blue, tan, brown and gray. the spring trade at 59c. per yard, special at... 38-inch Black Cheviots, worth S0c., ates ‘JAMES McCREERY & GO. HURT IN SPILL.) ste» cos \Storm Ulsters, made of Oxford grey and black Madeto retail for Muslin Underwear and Ghildren’s Wear. A Sale That Is Succeeding Beyond All Precedent. ~ People who shop in New York are too well informed to buy largely in a store where the values are-not exceedingly u1 We are making surprising, gratifying gains in sales recor: draw your own conclusion, A Special Lot of Children’s Aprons, fine) Corset Covers, French styles, long and short covers, lawn, wide skirts, bibs of solid J embroidery, straps over shoul- 3 ought to 2C ders edged with la be 25c. each; spec’ Children’s Drawers, cambric and muslin; um-| of cambric, trimmed with heavy torchon lace, brella style, trimmed with inserting of Valen-| embroidery edge; also 3 hemstitched tucks; 25 ciennes lace, lace ruffle, also embroidery, 25 values at. nee teeeeceres with clusters of tucks; 39¢. values at . Cc Corset Covers, fine cambric, gathered at waist, tions of torchon lace, 2 insertings trimmed with lawn ruffles round neck and sleeve: Cc 9) Twenty-third Street, YONKERS BLAZE Freezing at Hose Nozzles, (Special to The Evening World.) YONKERS, ness section here. The fire broke out at midnight the large ih and blind mili up. the building In whieh It start he: work. of the yen Wa tremely, dimcult hight of the sear in ¥ he Yerkes building { two stores. Wigit, to Atherton street. ,000, whic! ov ale of Hosiery and Half Hose. s that Represent Attractive Money Savings. will outclass the values that we are constantly giving in these sections, We ALWAYS Important S It’s pretty hard to offer specials that These are more than unusual-—THEY’RE UNMATCHABI JAMES McGREERY & GO, have unusual values. Ten’s Heavy-Weight Cotton Half Hose, strictly | Chifdren's Fast Black Seamless Cotton Hose, fast black, double heel and toes, seamless; good value tine rib, high spliced heels and toe, sizes § to 9%, Cc Every Day Brings Forth Some pollnied handle six for... Ve. paper, doz... per doz, OOK AN per BIAS V 60 t $7.98. 15, coverings are chosen from remnants of sateen y —Some may have two patterns on one side. THE QUALITY AND SERVICEABILITY IS } @ and children’s dresses. . Attatross strinces ites rect Late Leh atross Stripes, suitable for children’s house gowns, etc., never sold for less than 19¢. ayd. 5 in to 8 yds. each; suitable for kimonos, house gowns . 53, 2 AC! insertings of Valenciennes lace, hemstitching and ribbon; | also fine embroidery and wide satin ribbons; 39c. 29 values ats - £76 | Drawers, heavy muslin, umbrella styles, ruffles 19 | Drawers, heavy muslin, umbrella Sys, aoke bands, inser! of Valenciennes lace, lace ruffles; also with embroidery trimming; 39c. 29 values at. weseeeewrsevoene ¢ 15c. quality, at... Ten's Half Hose, tn two sorts, fine quality cashmere; in| Women’s Fast Black Seamless Cotton Hose, | black and natural; also extra heavy camel's hair wool; 19. made .rom selected yarn, full length, spiced heels eq all have double merino heels and toes; 25c. qualities, at b 7 > and toe; sold elsewhere at 12%c., our pri ‘The Bix Suit, Cloak and Skirt House, 6th Avenue & 15th St. Cloaks : Suits : Skirts January Clearing Sale. MATCHLESS BARGAINS. Kersey and Montagnac Jackets, slot seams ‘and plain; heavy satin Mning—reduced from $8.00 and $12.00 to... ory QT-inch Monte Carlos and other new shap: in Kersey and Moptagnacs, lined w. guaranteed satin—roduced from $14.00 908 rr ee HARD FOR FIREMEN Five-Hour Fight with Flames in ‘sel Zero Weather and Water Our $25.00 and $30.00 London Cloaks, ..15-00 Lamb Jackets, with mink collar and revers—reduced from $100.00 to,,49,75 Persian Lamb Jackets, with chinchilla eol- lar and revers—were $125.00, now,...58,75 Very Stylish Suits, in Broadcloth, Venetian N. ¥., Jan, 13.—With the mercury below zero to-day the fire- mon of this city had a five-hour fight rt] With @ Dlase that threatened the busi- Our extra fine Suits reduced from $30.00 4 Separate Skirts, new shapes, trimmed, in Cheviot and Nun reduced from $7.00 and $15.00 to.8.60, 8,00 | Imported Silk Skirte—reduced from $40.00 of BE. hford atreet, net ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS BEATEN. ‘This ts the comparison of advertising for the last six months of each ‘ of the past 16 years, showing that the last half of 1902 beat all previ- J ous records and exceeded the corresponding six months of 1901 by . ov rear. oF LpvER TION. 1887 @ months ctx» © © 426% 1888's 2© © @ 1,11684 1989 3 & & 41,4133 190s 6 « » 1,334% ote © + 136M 4) as00. 6 (ona 2,050% 1900 ¢ 3,604 1698) ae 2,717% +1901 - -3,1 2,388 4|102 3,87 1% JERSEY CITY BACHELORS. ident of New Club Fonte $50 as a Vortett it A Bachelors’ Club has been organ- H ‘al well-known young men “living in the old Hudson of Jersey Clty. Liederkrans Hal 7 and the MR, BURDEN RENTS A HOUSE] s'er, from as fart, as 4: came trom & frame struc. ruonipg from Al « meeting No, 3 Central ave: pue, Herman Castens waa elected Pres organisation; Frank pts Wi Bach, Hy a com- Mr. J.| plete loss, and thi res Ou eaten fi Syhich ig. eald. to. be covered tog Above figures are for the Evening Edition of The World: SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK MONDAY MORNING WONDERS. ‘ f AS 4