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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
THE DEBT EXAGGERATED.
MEMBERS SAY THAT TRINITY CHURCH DOES
NOT OWE MORE THAN 5000


There Is still considerable talk concerning the
resignation % the Rev. DR.. II. NJ Gallaher OF
Trinity Church. member. speaking yesterday OK
the many statements concerning the church dent
said that they wholly erroneous Tho indeDt-
edness he said on the church everything Included.
would not reach 5000. cum much below wnas
many churches I'm the city NJ. Wilson. mo
treasurer. .ays tho amount owed TO DR.. Gallaher
il between 500 and 500. Mrs. Ashley. the wife OF
Dr. J. J. Ashley OF Grecre-a,e.. lung t!in" MEM
Der OF the church. explaining the financial anaifs
Of the church. said that the officials are well aware
that they legally owe the money to Dr. uaIlahe''
but they also feel that from another point OF vie"
they do not because OF mis- frequent absences from
his pulpit She further says:
He was absent over thirty Sundays In 1870 ana
hts salary was allowed after deductng the pawn NJ
for supplies On this account the attendance has
fallen of considerably, and > a consequence the
revenues are lower, TOO. We have all been KIND 10
Dr. Gaaher ana he appreciates the Kindness.
Many things nave been said which have hurt the
church and cause and Trinity should be set rg.ls
before the community. Less than $500 VIII cover
all our Indebtedness. including the cost Of the two
additions which is a long way from sl5,eo. which
has been publicly stated our Indebtedness.
Whether we acted wisely in rot accepting DR. Cal
laher's resignation nearly a year ago j. no topic
for discussion With few exceptions the kind.
Hest feelings exist among our people toward Dr. Gal.
laher and as he has now resigned. the church Will
act upon his resignation. and continue It's work"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
THE REV. j. TOWNSEND RUSSELL RESIGNS

The Rev J. Townsend Russell. assistant rector OF
the Church Of the Holy Trinity. has handed I'm his
resxnation to take effect On October /. Mr.. Rus
solrs reason for leaving his place Is that he will
fake a post graduate course at Columbia Co' -.
He has had overtures from several churches. but
has accepted none 70 far. Mr Russell VIII con
time to live In Brooklyn In speaking OF his resig
NATHAN ne said Yesterday: When Dr. Mcconnell
assumed the recior-hip Of the Church Of the Holy
Trinity last spring. ! handed in my resignation. but
AZ The request OF the doctor consented to rcma n
until October / leave Holy Trinity with the best
OF feeling. The relations between DIT Mcconnell
and myself have been OF the most charming nature.
/ have n high regard for the Doctor, and believe
he In turn looks upon me friend"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04

ply. Brennan and Clayton, and also the command
ing sergeants. General Meier made the presen-
tation speech. He said in part:
be procured. I am sure you Will be proud 10 carry
H. The American flag IL the most beautiful in the
world ! was reminded this morning OF an Incl
Gent that occurred during the which ] think
geant John Mcneil. who was probably known TO
Of you here was captured by the Confeder-
ates and taken before General Fitzhugh Lee. W nile
he in General Lees tent a number o. officers
came in. They were nearly all graduates OF Nest
Point and trained soldiers Among them was Jeo
Stewart, the distinguished cavalry COMMANDER
General Stewart said that the ladies' OF Richmond
had Just presented him with fine nag ana ne sent
for II to show to his fellow-oiicers The nag was
brought in and the officers gathered around II In
semi-circe Suddenly one OF them said: Don't you
sometimes think Of the old flag the nag mat we
used to have at West Point There was an IN
mediate silence among these men. The remark OF
that officer brought up memories OF the OH nag
against which they had rebelled. The silence was
prolonged for some time ard then Jeb stewart
broke the silence He pointed TO the nag that the
ladies' Of Richmond had presented 70 his men ana
said: Take il away. Take II away. Sergeant Nc
Neil told me that story himself and ! repeat II TO
snow 70 you that, although they were rebels. these
men stl had instructive feeling for the Old nag
Commissioner Welles in a happy speech accepted
the flag saying among other things. that he felt
gratitied because the contribution from the
men of the force and 1t peculiarly gratifying,
he said that the gift from the ladies OF the
hospital management superintendent Mckelvey
made a brief speech and said that 1t was the wish
az the captains - erect a flagstaff In the park ad
Joining the Municipal Building. The question was
put 70 a vote and 1t unanimously decided to
place the flag there providing Park Commissioners
Woodbury. gives his consent The stan Is over siXty
eagle ard will be placed in position within the next
week DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04

THE DEALERS ASSOCIATION NOT WORRIED OVER
THE BIG DAMAGE SUIT.
Colonel Andrew d. Baird. president OF tho Free
Stone Dealers Association. against which associa-
ton the brownstone firm OF April Il Keenan, has
brought suit for 5000 damages. was seen by a
Tribune reporter yesterday. The grounds upon
which the suit brought fully set forth In
yesterdays Tribune
Colonel Baird not disposed to talk much
about the trouble between the association and the
smaller frccstonc firms. Mr. Baird said
The trouble about the matter Is the strike; that
T. where the whole thing lies. If these people
want TO buy stone. they do so II they want to
lay FOR H. one of the largest firms In Long Island
CITY has never been connected with the associa-
lion that o! ArnOtt & Marshall They hdrc al
ways got all the stone they wanted. and others
can do the same II they pay for IT, We
knew nothing about the suit until we the
port In the newspapers II doesn't amount to any
lining and | don't want 10 say any more about t. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
TO TEST TETERANS' RIGHTS.
Earl, ALLOWED TO BEGIE AN ACTION
AGAINST THE MAN WHO TOOK HIS
place as Court CLERK


Albany. July 3-Attorney- General Hancock has
granted the Application Of Mortimer e. Earl for
penn sslon 10 begin an action TO test the title 10
the office clerk OF the EVEN Street Police Court
IN Brooklyn. with George {. England This action
Il 10 define the rights OF veterans under the Old
Soldiers .aw In regard to employment ami removal
under the State. county, municipal town and vii
LACE governments In NeW-York Earl is a veteran
and clerk OF the court for three years until
May last when police justice APPOINTED
England succeed him. Earl asserts that as n
veteran he should not have been removed ex rcpt
FOR cause. England alleges that his Office is
ndential and that the clerk holds during the
pleasure of the police justice In his opinion Ator
ney Genera! Hancock says:
although the Justice In his appointment Of Mr.
England says the duties Of the position are conf
dental ! DO not believe that declaration makes
them 50 We have seen a recent declaration by the
Leg stature which declares the relation Of excise
agents the State Excise Commissioner conn
Dental recently abandone-1. There seems TO be
conflict In the law. and II cannot harm the
public interests to have the question OF the apy,i-
cation OF the laws !avorine the solder for public
employment and retention therein settled"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
! THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN !
A DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY.
HOW LIEUTENANT MOORE WILL CELE
BRATE THE FOURTH.

HE WAS BORN ON JULY T. 1900. AND HAS BEEN ON
FOR EIGHTY-FOI'R YEARS.
Few Fourth OF July celebrations In Brooklyn
will be more noteworthy than that at the home OF
Second Lieutenant Michael Moore No. 20 seventh
ave Two birthday anniversaries will be celebrated
,bore tho looh of the Nation and the ninety-sixth
Of Lieutenant Moore. Several weeks ago the Old
soldiers relatives feared that he would not live TO
celebrate this occasion severe attack OF the
grin had weakened him considerably. and until a
few DAYS ago his recovery was considered doubtful
Yesterday however. he was feeling remarkably
VOL and for "A couple OF hours he sat up at his
from, window His wife whom he married fifty
six wears ago is also remarkably well. and takes
much pride in the fact that she and her husband
are siill keeping house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
THE GEN. WARREN STATUE
TO BE UNVEILED WITH APPROPRIATE
EXERCISES THIS MORNING.
son OF THE GENERAL WILL Pull. THE ROPE
TO UNDFA7E THE HEROIC FIGURE-oY-
FIcIAL PROGRAMME OF THE
CEREMONIES.

Fi~iA~ ffDIfAJME Of HE
CEREMONIES
The unwilling Of the statue Of General Gouys
erneur Warren will take place this morning az
Prospect Park Plaza. The ceremonies VIII 10
quite elaborate. G.. X. Warren Post, No.
1856 and the 9th Ncw-York Infantry, known
burgess Zouaycs, when General Warren was
its first Northumberland. viii form the guard
Of honor. The military organizations will form
at Underhill-aye. and Eastern Parkway. Mans
fed Post. No. 30, and Warren Post will bs
the only two Grand Army organizations ia
line. Following is the official programme OF the
ceremonies:
Music. God OF Might. We Sing Thy Praise"
band Of the 1si Artillery. L. S. a., Gustav Ko.
itzsch, bardinaster; prayer, the Rev. Charles &.
Hull, formerly Fifth Corps, Army Of the Po.
tOmac; music, The Star SpaDg.ed Banner,
band Of LIST Artillery. L. S. A.; unveiling Of
statue by A. Sydney Warren. only son Of Gen.
eral Warren Msjor-ienerals salute with can"
non, Light Battery K, LIST Artillery. I. s. A..
commanded by Captain John w Dillenback,
L. s. A; music, Hail to the Chief" band Of LIST
Artillery, L. $. A: presentation Of statue 70 the
city Of Brooklyn by COmrade Henry y. Foster.
q. X. Warren Post. q. a. r.; acceptance u the
statue on behalf Of the city 81 Brooklyn ny
Henry NJ Palmer, Deputy Commissioner u
Parks; music. "Who Treads the Path Of Duty"
Mozart, band Of LIST Artillery, L. :. a; Grafton,
General James X. OBernc. music. "America."
sung by Columbian Guard Chorus. Of Mansfield
Post, No. 30 Department Of New-York q. A. X,
and audience, accompanied by band OF LIST Ar
tilIery. L. s. A; benediction, the Rev. Charles
f. Hull music. "Hallelujah Chorus" Haydn,
band Of the 1st Artillery. l.. 5. A; taps. Robert
Forfar. formerly chief bUgIcr AT headquarters
of General Warren, commanding Fifth Corps.
Army Of the Potomac: guard OF honor. Bat
talon Of United States Engineers Major John
g. D. knight United States Engineer Corps.
commanding
The ceremony Of unveiling will take place at
about 1890 O'Clock The sisters OF Mrs. War
rem. and her son will attend the unveiling. Mrs.
Warren, unfortunately, will be prevented from
attending on account OF the Illness Of her daugh-
ter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
BROOKLYN'S LARGEST PARK.
THE NEW PLAYGROUND FOR THE PEO-
PIE IN QUEENS COUNTY.
SOME OF THE FEATURES WHICH MAKE FOREST
PARK ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS
THAT CAN RE FoUND-A DIAGRAM

PARK ONE OF THE MOST DEAtTiFUL SPOTS
THAT CAN RE FoUND-A DIAGRAM
OF THE PLACE
Comparatively few Brooklynites are aware
that Brooklyn now possesses park that Is larger
than Prospect Park. Forest Park. the magnifl-
cent stretch OF land on the Queens County high
land to which Park Commissioner Woodruff Is
putting the finishing touches. contains sixty
more acres than does Brooklyns older breath
ing spot" and Is unsurpassed in natural en-
dowments by any Of the parks OF the Greater
New-York. Prospect Park has DIG acres, while
its Queens County rival contains nearly 80
acres.
Any one who has ever travelled over the ia
maica Plank Road by trolley. bicycle, carriage or
otherwise has been struck by the natural beau
ties Of the long ridge north Of the road and
parallel with it, This ridge has been appropri-
ately named the Backbone Of Long Island
1t IS covered. except in spots that were cleared
by the ubiquitous land Spectator. with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
GOVERNNENT MUST PAY THE TAX.
THE CONTEST OVER THE WILL OF ". W.
MERRIAM FINALLY ENDED

loEg-drawn-out suit has just been settled 10y the
Supreme Court Of the United States involving the
vii, OF W W. Merriam who died in 1859. in Manor
VILE Suffolk County. Long Island. Mr. Merriam
gave his real ana personal properly % the lnltea
States Government. The property vas valued at
about sl25 ooJ Merriam's sisters contested the wlA'
but It was upheld. Then the Government and me
County Treasurer OF Suffolk County got INTO con.
troversy as 10 whether the United States was bound
10 pay ths collateral inheritance tax The SURROGATE
the Safe courts and III. Court OF Appeas dec.Ied
that the United States should pay the tax. The
Government took question 20 the supreme court
which decided that the Government was subject "
payment. The amounts 20 about S3,Tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
DEPENDENTS BROKEN MAST.
1T WAS AWARDED TO THE POLICE FORCE
AS A FLAGSTAFF.
THE LADIES AID ASSOCIATION GAVE A FLAG TO
GO WITH IT BECAUSE THE POLICE MADE
THE LARGEST CONTRIBUTION TO ST.
uAPys HOSPITAL, FUND
MARY.s HOSPITAL FUND.


The flagstaff which was made from inc DroAe"
topmast of the yacht Defender was presented by
tho managers Of st. Mary's Hospital 10 the mem
her, Of the Brooklyn police force yesterday morn
ing. The mast was first given by Oliver Iselin TO
the hospital and was by them awarded 10 the ponce
force because its members had made the largest
contribution 10 the recent garden party held In AID
OF the hospital fund. The Ladies Ala Association
had purchased silk flag and also presented II 10
tho force The ceremony Of presentation took pace
in the room Of the Commissioner OF Police. the
cap,a,ns OF the several precincts were on hand
General James Meier. representing the Committee
on Awards and Mrs. Dr. John Byrne. Mrs. Charles
A Uoyt Mrs +. l.. Low. Mrs. Daniel Byrne, Mrs
George r. Kuhn. Mrs. James Shevlin and Miss Mar
earet Reed representing the Ladies' Ala Assoc.a-
lion were present. OF the police officials there were
present Commissioner Welles Deputy Commissioner
crosby, Superintendent McKevey Deputy Superin-
,endent Mackelar and Inspectors Mclaughlin Muir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
FUND TO HONOR DIR. STORRS GROWS.

The sum OF $3.50 has been raised FOR the semi
centennial in honor OF the Rev. Dr. Richard S.
Storrs Of the Church OF the Pilgrims. The special
committee has met with great encouragement In its
labors and hopes 10 complete the full amount Of
$4,000 by early fall at latest The celebration takes
place November ~ next IL Is proposed not only 70
mark the occasion by special services In the Church
OF the Pilgrims but in all probability there Will be
a meeting IL the Academy OF Music, where the
citizens OF Brooklyn Will have opportunity 10
join in the general tribute TO one OF the c.ty's most
prominent preachers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
COMMISSIONER Wo0DRUFFs DOG LOST.

Park Commissioner Timothy l.. Woodruff has
lost his dog Simple" Simple is black-faced
pug dog of small stature He has been household
pet for a long time Mr. Woodruff and his wife
left for the country on Thursday morning, and the
dog Is supposed TO have been lost from the wagon
which carried the baggage. general alarm has
been sent out from Police Headquarters FOR the
dog Mr.. Woodruff has offered liberal reward for
ifS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
DIR. POTTER WINS HIS POINT.
AUDENREID WAS TOO NEAR THE
CHURCH AND HAD TO CLOSE.

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIETY COMPELS COLO
MEL. MITCHELL. TO CONCEDE POINT IN
THE GRANTING or LIQUOR LICENSES
The Law Enforcement Society and Colonel
Michell OF the Excise Department. came into col
lsion yesterday on the clause Of the liquor law
hitch relates to the two-hundred- foot limit. with
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09
Young Mans Life Crushed Ont.

Edward Hughes, baggage master on
the d. $. & $. passenger train, fell in
front of his train yesterday morning
near llarwood He was taken to Halle
ton hospital, where he died at 1.30
o'clock in the afternoon. He was a
resident of Frecland and lived on West
Walnut street, Birvanton.
The accident happened shortly after
IL o'clock. He had made u coupling
and was walking beside the slowly NOV
ing train when he tripped over Il pro-
truding stick of wood and fell between
the cars. Both legs were crushed near
the knees.
The deceased was u popular young
man, and was quite a favorite among
the employees of the road. His age was
u years and 80 days, he having been
born at Slatington on June 0, 1869
On Christmas Eve last he was married
to Miss Mary A. Walters. Since then
they have lived with the latter's mother,
but intended to go housekeeping this
month, and had purchased furniture
and other necessary articles to start life
together. Besides his wife he is surviv-
ed by two sisters and three brothers.
The funeral services will be held at .
p. III. on Saturday at the Welsh baptist
church. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. j. Il. Grilliths. Interment will
be made at Frecland cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09
Special School Board Meeting.

At a special meeting of the Frecland
school board on Monday evening the
following was adopted;
Whereas, An article apcared in Fri
days issue of the Sentinel rejecting on
the action of the school board, partic-
ularly that of the officials in the matter
of payment for cleaning the rooms, and
"Whereas, Said article is false on its
face and Il libel on the integrity of the
board, inasmuch that the minutes show
the contrary to all that is alleged in the
Sentinel interview, and
"Whereas, We feel that false inter
views and distorted allegations of the
kind mentioned in the Sentinel are detri-
mental to the good character and inten-
tion of public officials, therefore be it
"Resolvcd, That the board condemns
strongly the said interview as false and
malicious" Ben Rute, president.
James L. Sweeney, secretary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09

The Board of Trades monthly meet
of the liremcn The proposed eXcur-
sion to Rittersville grove, Allentown,
was approved and August was chosen
as the date upon which to hold the af-
fair. The committee having charge of
the silk mill project reported progress.
a detailed report of the work could not
be made on account of the absence of
Chairman ii. l.. Sweeney.
Treasurer Butt stated that members
who have subscribed for bonds of the
BlasS Overall Company can procure the
same at the Citizens bank. A bill of
$3.25 for printing fifty parade badges
from the Press was ordered paid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09
Has Won NotOriety.

The West Chester Meas, in its issue Of
July 3, gives II brief sketch of each of
this years graduates of the normal
school. 1t has~this to say of Drlfton
young man:
Joseph V. Gallagher, of Drfton,
Luzernc county, has won notoriety in
both the mental and physical spheres
of the school, and during the past year
has been captain of the base ball team.
After leaving the Drifton public schools,
Mr.. Gallagher was employed as clerk in
coal shipping office and also bought
coal for firm. He has spent two
school terms and fall term at the nor
NAL, where he has been an active Moore.
In the future he hopes to devote his
attention to the study of either law or
medicine
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09
MAY GIVE 1T UP.
Some Talk at Pittston That Work in the
Twin Shaft VIII Soon Cease.

At Pittston yesterday Il rumor was
current that work in the Twin shaft.
so far as being pushed toward the en-
tombcd men, would soon cease The
men engaged in clearing the way to the
closed gangway are meeting with many
difficulties.
The official investigation into the
disaster began on Monday. The three
inspectors appointed by Governor Hast
ings to sit as a commission reached
Pittston about noon. They are Inspec-
tors Stein, of Shenandoah; Brennan, of
Shamokin, and Roderick, of HaZeton.
They organized by electing Inspector
Stein chairman. Attorney General Nc
Cormick addressed the inspectors at
length, telling them the wishes of the
governor. He said the governor wanted
the disaster thoroughly investigated ant
the blame placed where it belongs.
Chairman Stein gave the information
that the investigation would be con
Quoted openly. He said there is moth
ing to hide, and he believed with the
other two inspectors, that it is only
proper that the friends of the entombed
men should be allowed to hear all the
evidence that shall be taken. The re-
port of the inspectors will first be made
to the governor before it is given to the
public.
Accompanied by upcrintcndcnt Law
and two foremcn the inspectors went
below. Attorney General Mccormick
waited until their return. Another con
sulation with him was then held and
the question briefly discussed as to
whether there was any other way to
reach the entombed men quicker than
the present plan. 1t was thought not.
The commission then adjourned until
this morning.
There is Il general feeling of satisfac-
tion that there is>to be no privacy in the
investigation. The company's officials
say that they are satisfied that the YER
diet will vindicate them and prove
no negligence on their part.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-09
ANOTHER CHAPTER,
Sadie Buxton's Murder in Maryland Has
Been Avenged by Her Neighbors.

The assault upon the Buxton family
on May % at their home in Gathers
burg, Maryland u complete account of
which was given in the TRIBUNE at the
time, has had another chapter added to
it. Local interest in this affair was
aroused when the TRIBUNE announced
that the assaulted family were near
relatives of Rev. j. p. Buxton, pastor of
st. James Episcopal church at Drifton.
The minister had Just returned from u
foreign tour when he was called to
Maryland to see his brother, Richard
buxton, and the lattcr'S wife and two
daughters, Maud and Sadie, all of whom
lad been murderously assaulted while
asleep in their home.
Sadie, one of the victims, died at the
Garfield hospital at Washington, never
having recovered consciousness. Mr..
md Mrs. Buxton and their elder daugh-
ter recovered, after staying at the hospi-
tai several weeks. The elder daughter
was taken to her home only on Friday.
Suspicion of the crime was directed to
negro, Sidney Randolph. lie had
been a companion of another negro
named Ncale, just released from the
penitentary. Randolph was arrested
and confined in the county jail at Rock
vile. About / o'clock last Saturday
morning the jailor was awakened by
rapping on the door He opened it and
was confronted by two masked men,
who demanded the keys. The jaier at
tempted to slam the door, but the men
gained an entrance, followed by as many
as could crowd in, all being masked.
At the point of revolvers the frightened
iailor was compelled to give up the keys.
The mob at once proceeded to the cell
where Randolph was confined and un-.
locked the door. Strong arms soon had
the frightened wretch bound and outside
the Jail where wagon was waiting.
The drive to Il point about two miles
west of Rockville was quickly made
and the rope was placed arouud his
neck. Then he was asked If he had
anything to say, but not a word came.
Many efforts were made to make him
confess but to no avail.
The rope was thrown over the limb
and the trembling man drawn fully
twenty feet from the ground where, at
last accounts, the body was still hang
ing. The lynching party which, it is
understood, was composed of the best
citizens of the community, quietly dis
pcrsed, believing they had executed the
perpctrator of the most atrocious crime
ever committed in that community.
The leaders arc not known, and the
affair was kept so secret that none save
the participants knew of it until after it
was over.
The colored people of the county are
very indignant at the lyunhing of Ran
dolph and are open in their dcnunciation
of the act. 1t is stated also that they
are bitter against Mr.. Buxton, claiming
that he knows more about the affair
than he is willing to tell.