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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
MIR. POOLE AND THE cH1xEsE.
His PhIladeiphia Proteses Resent HIS Interrer-
ence In q Wedding.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. The Rev. Frederic
Poole, in charge Of the Chinese mission in this
city, who recently made complaints to the
Chinese Legation at Washington about the
harsh treatment OF Cinnamon In Camden. y. j.,
has unexpectedly arr used the resentment of.his
proteges, and Chinatown Is up in arms against
him. On July "a there WAS a wedding In
Chinatown. Lung Gee, who is IS years old,
made Max Choy, a Chinese girl Of Il, his wife,
and the ceremony consisted largely Of the pay.
ment Of $43O in cash for the bride. All China.
town turned out NJ the wedding and showered
gifts on the bride.
Missionary Poole thought the affair was a
disgrace. and made formal complaint to tho
Society to Protect Children from Cruelty, the
agent OF which has turned the matter over TO
the District Attorney. The District Attorney Is
preparing to take active steps In the matter,
and it Is said that Mr.. and Mrs. Lung Gee are
making equally nctive preparations to leave the
city.
Mr.. Poole has received q number of mysteri-
Gus letters froiu Cinnamon threatening his life,
but he says no is not afraid.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
BURGLARS IN TARRYTONN.
They Enter Mr.. Eisworth's Summer Homo Ne
Gardless OF the sign He Put Up.

they Enter MP. E1sworth's Summer Homo Re-
Eardless OF the Sign He Put Up.
The summer homo Of Edward Ellsworth. near
Benedict avenue. Tarrytown, was entered by
burglars early yesterday morning. Between
$500 and $400 worth Of table silver was stolen.
Mr.. Ellsworth. whose town house 10 at 80 East
Sixty-second street. IL q dealer in cereals at II
Park place. Early this summer he rented tho
Casey mansion in Tarrytown. Tho house 10 on
q hill. which Q fine view of the Hud-
son. and is reached BY q long driveway. winding
up from Benedict avenue.
The burglars entered tho library by forcing open
. window. through which they stepped. From
there they walked into the dining room. They
took q drawer containing some knives.
forks. and spoons from tho sideboara
70 the lawn. wrapped the silver up in
It away. The pillow. some empty, cigarette
York papers Of Friday, and a vial that had
terday morning. The label on the vial was
MI: Ellsworth learned that 2 well-dressed man.
mustnGhe. bought the bottle Of ammonia on Fri.
day. This Is the only clue to the burglars. Mr..
Elsworth's loss Is covered by insurance in a New
the front door bell OF the house is thiss sign:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
"GREENBACKs ARE NOT MONEY!

schoolbook Language Does Not Please Kansas
PopuIists and They Arc Going 20 stop II.
TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. THE new State Book
Commission OF Kansas, created by the last
Legislature. has discovered that In the version
OF the constitution adopted for use in the schools
these words appear:
"Greenbacks are not money; they are simply
promises to pay
Because this theory Is not in line with the
Populist idea Of finances the State Superin-
tondent announces that he will not permit the
complete edition and eliminates those words.
The printer refuses TO do so, and the Superin.
tendent declares that unless such action IA
taken the commission will be called together to
adopt a new constitution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
LEAPED FROM THE PURITAN.
supposed suicide Causes the Boat 20 stop OF
Fort schuyler for Half an Hour.

supposed Suicide Causes the Boat TO stop or
Fort schuyler for Hair an Hour.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. ~7.-Shortly after 8
o'clock last evening. when the steamer Puritan
Of the Fall River Limo was passing Fort Schuv-
Ior on her way to this city. a man approached the
guard rail directly over the paddlewhecl and
lcaped overheard. A cry Of Man overboardi"
Immediately went up. and tho steamer was
stopped and lifeboats were lowered. Although
a hslf-hour search was made, no trace Of the
man could be found. and the steamer went on
her way.
This morning the occupant Of ststeroom l47
was missing, and 1t is presumed that he 10 the
suicide. Who he was or whore he came from
cannot be ascertained here. Stateroom 147 Is
situated just In front OF the starboard paddle
wheel. and the man evidently left it inmedi-
ately before jumping.
AT the office of the Fall River linz. in this
city 1t was said yesterday that nothing was
known about tho reported suicide on the Puri-
tan. The Captain OF the steamer notified the
office yesterday morning that when ho wac. Oft
Huntington L. l.. a passenger told him he bad
seen a man jump overheard. When tho boat
reached Fall River a careful search was made
for UNCLAIMED baggage. which might lead to the
identification Of the supposed suicide. but none
could be found,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
oHro,s oAMrAIex 70 BE non
Denoerats to Duplicate the sepubiican Pro-
Grnmmo-Brynn and Debs 90 speak.

Eranmo-Bryar and Debs TO speak.
CLEVELAND. o.. Aug. IA plan OF campaign
OF exceeding magnitude in tho State OF Ohio has
been mapped out by the Democrats as an Offset
to the published plan OF the Republicans. WI.
liam }. Bryan 10 to DO brought here, and he Will
mako . tour Of the State. Coin Harvey. Sen
ator Teller, Father Of the Silver Dollar Bland,
OF Minnesota, Eugene v. Debs, and a
host OF other speakers of NATIONAL reputation VIII
make speeches throughout Ohio. The leaders
say they will bo as well supplied with money as
the republican,. and that already q campaign
FUND has been started which gives every indiSa-
tion, OF reaching the 81 100000 mark. Tho lie.
publican plan of having speaking meetings AZ
every crossroads hamlet and district echooi-
house throughout the State 10 TO be duplicated,
to DO conducted.
One OF the most important battles Of the cam.
paiyn is planned for Cleveland, and here tho
Democrats say. they will surely defeat Hanna,
They have nominated a strong ticket here. rom
l.. johnson 10 greatly interested In the success OF
the Democratic party, and as he is now IN con,
troll OF tho party here the most aggressive Kind
OF o campaign will be waged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
CHESS.
No Decision Reached In the Cup Contest,
Three Moro Games to He Played.

Three Moro Games to He Played.
THOUSAND ISLANDS, Aug. The second tie
game for possession Of the Challenge Cup was
played to-day between Steinitz and Lipschbtz
and after sixty.seven moves the contest again
resulted in a draw. The tournament commit
tee then held q meeting and finally announced
that three more games shall be played to de-
eide this competition. The first game will
have to be played at the Staten Island
Chess Club on Aug; II. the second at
third at the Staten Island Club on Aug. 25.
Sho uld the score be still a tie. the association
will hold the trophy till next year. In case of
one Of the players. scoring a majority of wins,
the cup will go to the club of that player.
Late last night the general tournament was
concluded, the results being as follows:
Class I.-Roger won the nrst prize, Karpinski tho
second. and Elwell the third. Rogers also won the
FhrnsworthC Challenge Cup.
Class 2.-Weeks won the first prize, and Waller and
Dixon divided second and third.
Class S.-wright won the hrst prize. Picezonka the
second. and Wood the third. PiceEonka also won tho
challenge cup presented by II. D. Wright.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Etruria Breaks tho slnElr.screw Record.

The Cunard line steamship E~truria. which
arrived Yesterday from Liverpool and Queens,
town, broke the record OF single screws. which
WAS held by her sister ship. the Umbria. The
Etruria had unusually fine weather all the way
from Daunts Rock, at the entrance to Queens.
town harbOr. until she passed the Sandy Hook
lightship AT 80 A. M, making the run in s
day q hours and 10 minutes. Tho best west
ward trip OF the mmbTia was 8 days &c hours
and z minutes. The Etrurih's dnily runs were
II. 4s2, 4sB. .4sl. 495, l93, and 27s knots. She
covered IN" short course OF .. 7s6 knots, and her
average hourly speed WAS IL. 73 knots.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
DEATH OF ISABELLE WARD.

A Paraiytic stroke mt tho Central Opera House
Mrs. FrnnG Bush In Private Life.
Mrs. Frank Bush. wife OF the Hebrew imper-
senator. attended tho matinee at the Central
Opera House yesterday afternoon. Toward the
closo Of tho performance she had u paralytic
stroke.
She was carried out and an ambulance took
her to her home at 43s East 122d street. She
died ut $50 o'clock. She was Kate Schiebal be-
fore she went on the vaudeville stage AS Isabelle
Ward when she was ls years old.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Grimo and Horace Iced. Meet.

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug. 7.-Over 1900 persons
gathered tonight at the Inlet Park to witness II
four-round boxing contest between Critic. the
Australian. and Horace Leeds OF this city.
There were four minor events. Leeds made -
very good showing. lie assumed the aggressive
at once an d maintained it throughout. The CON
dict was that Leeds had the better III.
Edward McCaffery of Philadelphia won from
Tim Callahan OF Philadelphia: Frank Maianc o.
Atlantic City was defeated by Dan McConnr,.
of Camden. and Elwood McCiosky of Philadol.
phia beat William Burns OF the same city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
4 NEW DUMPING BoAT LAUNCHED.
The AAchenbroedeI Takes Her Place Reside
the Cinderella from SiNoh's Ward.

ELIZABETH. n. j., Aug. Col. Warnings Ger.
man twin-hull dumping boat was launched this
afternoon Mt 3 o'clock from Nixon's shipyard.
The dumping fleet is growing rapidly. It began
with the Cinderella. The one launched to, day
employees shall not be jealous, the next vessel.
which will be launched In a few weeks, Is named
the Cenerentola. The Cinderella has been tested
herself well.
Mr.. Meade. who has charge OF the dumping
work OF the Department OF Street Cleaning, IA
experimenting with the Cinderella so MS 10 i'm.
prove be model. The Aschenhroetel Is 40 feet
long. 81 feet beam, and carries 800 tons OF gar.
hour.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Has. side Whrelnen Cennde.

Herman Kline of III Avenue b., riding a bicy.
Gle through suffolk street. collidcd with Henry
Friedman, another whcelman OF 1913 Suffolk
street. at Houston street. Friedman was
We're knocked out. Kline started TO ride away,
but Friedman jumped up and knocked him Cd
his wheel. Friedmnn's friends seized Kline and
where he was locked up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Call single Tax Meeungs a Nuisance.

A delegation of property owners on MadIoon
Square East called on Acting Captain McDer-
mott of tho West Thirtieth street station late
last night and protested against the open.air
n%icotincs OF tine single tax clubs which are held
~ nigh, in 'front.' OF DR.. Parkhurst's rhur"b. ~
Mr.. German of 40 East TWENTY. fourth street
was The spokesman. McDermott said that he
complained Of.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
JERSEY CITY WATER SUPPLY.
Legal Expert AdvIne Mayor Hoos That the
City Cannot Build.

Legal Expert AdvIae Mayor HOOs That the
City Cannot Build.
Mayor Hoos Of Jersey City asked several law
yers whether tho city has the right under tho
law to build its own water works and obtain a
a new supply without making a contract with
any private corporation lilo received two opin.
ions yesterday. Allan L.. McDermott advises
him that IL Is impracticnble. and says: THE
only Legislation under which the city can pro.
coed to obtain n supply OF water is found In
chapter $50 of the Laws OF 1888, being the act
under which two unsuccessful attempt have
been made to secure a supply
the law on the subject. says: AS tho law
stands i know Of no means by which the city
can raise funds enough 10 attempt the construc-
tion OF It's own water works" The Mayor has
two other lawyers to hear from.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08

Elder Hanged Himself Twice. Took . Dose or
Poison, and La Dying.

John Elder. 80 years old, an iron moulder.
of 1850 Willoughby avenue, Williamsburg,
tried to commit suicide three times yesterday.
Yesterday morning Elder had a quarrel with
his wife, who accused him Of having another
family. in Germany. After the quarrel he
hanged himself in II rear room OF his home. His
wife cut him down. Ambulance Surgeon Zim-
norman Of ST. Mary's Hospital attended him.
Early in the afternoon he told his wife that he
had taken poison. What 1t was he would not
say. AT l:l5 o'clock Elder was found hanging
in the room in which he had trii d to xiii
himself in the morning. Mrs. Elder held his
body up until help arrived. He tried to beat her
away. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital.
He Is dying.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
cable I,oaa nlacEnd..

There was a blockade on the Broadway cable
road between ; and o O'Clock last night on State
street, near Washington. Open car TOT Of the
Columbus avenue line stopped suddenly and re-
fu'6d to go ahead.
Tho GRIP hloi taken a switch, while tho wheels
had not, Efforts TO release the car were I'M
availinR till the grip was cut loose and dropped
into the conduit. after which the car was pushed
en- its way by another car.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
CHANG TEN HoOy At MANHATTAN

The Chinese Special Ambassador and Ilih suite
Fat = TW-nty-Course Dinner.
His Exccllcncy Chang Yen Hoon. special am.
bassador from China to tho Queens jubilee,
with his picturesque suite of twenty-four off.
cials. visited Manhattan Beach yesterday. The
Chinese wero assigned to n suite of twenty.eight
rooms. including Parlor G. which was at one
His Excellcncy said the salt air had
improved his appetite, and he and his
suite sat down to a dinner Of twenty courses.
show and his Exceilency was especially honored
with a representation OF himself In fireworks.
to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
DIPPING STATIONS FOR CATTLE.
Missouri TO Establish Two Places 10 Free the
Animals from Ticks.

COLUMBIA, Mo-. Aug. The State Board OF
Agriculture will put TO u practical test the re.
suits OF experiments with Texas fever nude in
dippin Texas cattle. The work done last year
and duplicated this season indicates that the
Texas cattle tick carries the infection from the
southern TO the Northern cattle. and that n x,s
mu9ielte tho diseas All the ticks cav b.,
readily killed and NJ n very slight cost ty dip
ping he cattle In oil. Owing TO the success OF
recent experiments at Fort Worth, Tex, the
site Hoard will establish dipping stitiona At
81. Louis and Kansas City at an early date.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
BICYCLE DRAWY RI 4 KITE.
ProE. Robinson Takes n spin with n Five-FoO
FLYER Attached 10 HIS Dikc.

Prof. htobinson TAKES n Hpth WIN FiNe-Eoot
Flyer Attached 10 His Bikc.
NuNpA, n. v, Aug. Tho kite craze has ap.
parently struck this town to stay. All kinds OF
experiments are being made with them, and
they have been used to furnish motive power by
some enthusiasts.
Among the experimentcrs is Prof. w. NJ. Rob-
inson, who was at one time principal OF the
Eunda High School. He has made a t~ive-foot
kite so as to combine the greatest amount OF
strength with the least possible weight.
The braces are made Of thin bars Of aluminium,
and over this is stretched n very tough fbre of
linen paper.
Prof. Robinson mounted his bicycle on Friday
afternoon. and, taking the kite with him. started
out for q spin. There was q strong wind, and,
aided by his kite. ho went along at a good rate
of speed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08

Ex.Postmaste Dayton was a passenger on tho
steamer La Champagne, which sailed for Havrs
yesterday. The New York branch OF the Ma
tional Letter Carriers Association sent n COM
mittee. consisting of John n. Parsons, NJ. A.
Fitzgerald. w. J. Maloy, and T.. J. Donovan. 10
bid him bon voyage" and they presented him
with q floral piece bearing those words as a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08

Ambulance Surgeon Kuhn OF the Eastern Dis.
trirl Hospital, Brooklyn, was called to $50
DriEgs arenu" Yesterday upon information that
a man NJ that address was trying to commit
suicide, He found Mrs, Theoiore probin al the
house, She said that her husband. who
VIA hi supper, AFTER saying that he hadiiyei
long enough, and had then rushed out OF the
Bedford avenue police station, Up 10 a late hon.
iSst pIGht Probin had not been found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
SWEPT OYER 4 DAM ON HIS BICYCLE.
struck'S Trip Through the Water EndA with
q Fall OF Fifteen Feet.

q Fall OF Fifteen Feet.
ORANGE, N. j.. Aug. ~. Henry Struck Of
Orange Valley and several other wheelmcn rodo
over the Orange Mountain to Campbellis Pond.
near Millburn. on Thursday, to fish. After fish
ing for a while Struck started for Millburn to
get some refreshments.
1t was necessary for him to cross a dam at the
lower end OF the pond, or take a long and tedious
the Gam, which was covered with several inches
OF water, the heavy. rains having. swollen the
pond. Near the middle OF the dam Struck's
forward wheel slipped. He tried to disnount,
and was carried over the dam with his bicycle.
He fell about fifteen feet, landing In the stream
under the waterfall on n pile OF stones. The fall
knocked him unconscious. The water revived
him. and his cries brought his companions to
home. His injuries are not serious.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
MuRRAYsAYsH HE Earned THE $40,
A Postponement or tho Trial or the WORLD
Reporter Accused or EItortion.

Charles II. Murray. the H'orid reporter who 10
accused of extortlng $40 from George Jabour,
tho owner OF the Turkish theatre at Coney
Island. was arraigned before Justice Kramer in
the Coney Island Police Court yesterday. Law
yer John y. Shorter OF Brooklyn appeared for
Murray and asked for an Immediate trial. As.
Bistant District Attorney Plndwe asked for a
postponement In order TO obtain witnesses.
Murray says no has been the press agent for
Jabour since the opening of the season. and that
the 80 received from Jabour was for services
rendered. The case will DO tried ON Friday next.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
ASKS rAxNER FOR TROOPS.
A Iniseis Town IN an Uproar-shetEuns q
Disperpe Strikern.

H1LLspoRo, ILL.,, Aug. Tho mining town OF
Coffeen. near hero, had every appearance Of
being goverened by martial law tonight.
Armed pickets guarded every street, and tho
Sheriff telegraphed TO Gov. Tanner, urging him
to send troops at once,
The strained situation is a elimination Of a
series OF exciting events which happened to-day.
This morning General Bradley. at the head
Of 500 strikers, attempted to march through tho
town and intimidate the employees at the minos
by carrying clubs.
Tho Mayor issued a proclamation calling upon
all able-bodied citizens to arm themselves and
preserve the public peace.
A posse hastily formed and dispersed tho
marching strikers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
LEG Broken by n aic,cIis,.

Mrs. Daniel Courier. 40 years old. of 1856
Eighth avenue. while getting OFF a car at Forty
eighth street and Eighth avenue last evening.
Was run down by C. b.. Foster, a b~icyclist, OF $50
fractured, She was attended by Surgeon viii
lianls OF Roosevelt Hospilal and tnken home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Nearly KILLED Herself while Trying to Chloro.
FORM n Cat.

CATsKILL, Aug. Mrs. Charles Richter Of
Division street narrowly escaped death at her
own hands In a peculiar manner yesterday. She
attempted to administer chloroform to a cat
and used such u large quantity that she was
herself rendered unconscious by tho fumes.
After lying in a conaiose state for nearly an
hour she was discovered. and 1t was some time
before she regained consciousness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
lM,..rus ssau yound Drowned.

NEwBURG, Aug. Thomas Hanley Of Den
ton has been missing from his home about a
week. Vest erday afternoon his body was found
In the Waikiki River. near New Hampton. 1t
was lodged in the branches OF a tree which had
been blown down into the stream. Coroner
Decker will hold an inquest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
FROST Fol- CANDIDATE CHAPMAN.

Measre Attendance at the Great Free silver
Picnic In Cincinnati
CINCINNATI. Aug. The much advertised
great" outing Of the silver clubs of Hamilton
county took place this afternoon and tonight
at Hillsdale Park, and. considered either as
picnic or political meet, was a frost. Not
more than seventy.five persons were. present
In the afternoon and to-night's~ assemblage was
very little in excess of that. Horace l.. Chap
man, Democratic nominee for Governor. was
present. as II had been loudly heralded he would
be. but made no speech. and put in a hard day
waiting for people who did not como and shake
him by the hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Hurt Trying to save Her CHILD.

Margaret Kennedy, SO years old. of $50 Eighth
avenue. ran out in the street last night to save
her three-year-old child from being run down by
Jacob Heidlow. % years old. a bicyclist, OF 10
West End avenue. She saved the child, but was
run down herself and her wrist was sprainet.
Heidlow was locked up by Bicycle Policeman
Mullarky.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
INsrANTLr KILLED M 4 FALL.
Struck . Girl who Wa Standing on the side,
walk and BrOko Nor Leg.

John Tobin, 81 years old. who had a furnished
room on the third floor OF 81 saekett street.
brooklyn. foil from his window last night and
MAS instantly killed. In falling he struck
Estelle Reick, II years old, who was standing
on The sidewalk, and her left leg was fractured.
establishment al 1853 Columbia street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08

The body OF Mamie Mccarthy. who died Of
peritonitis at 5O7 Columbia street. Brooklyn, on
Friday, was buried yesterday In Holy Cross
of All Saints Episcopal Church, arranged for the
payment OF the funeral expenses. The girls
brother obtained work with . CONTRACTORS yeSter-
day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
WARNING
To Thieves and Burglars:
These premises are insured against theft.

Mr.. Ellsworth had a country house at STAN.
ford. Conn.,. last summer, which was entered by
burglars early in August. Mr.. Ellsworth wal
insured against thefts at that time, hut he didn't
have a sign up. This year, when he moved Ia
Tarrytown, he thought he would see what pro
lection the sign would give.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-24

When bilious or costive, eat Cas-
ceret, cand cathartic, cure guaranteed
Zoe, 25c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-24
NOwIs TEE TIME TO GET A HOME

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail
way has just published a newspaper
called the North Western Home-Seeker.
giving facts about the great state OF
South Dakota and the advantages it
posses for the pursuits Of agriculture,
dairving and cattle raising. Lands can
b. had at present upon most favorable
terms, and there is indication of large
immigration into the state thit season.
Correspondence is solicited fIom intend
ING, settlers, and a copy Of the paper viii
be mailed free upon application to w. B.
Kuiskern, % Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill.