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New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
TORRE ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
THE ITALIANS PLEA OF sELF-DEFENCE AC-
CEPTED BY THE JURY

L.
santo Tore who for three days had been on
trial in the Supreme Court Queens County. In Long
Island City was last evening acquitted OF murder.
He was indicted on a charge of killing Nicholas
Muller In Long Island City in January last. Mr..
Palmierf who defended Tore took the State by
surprise When the case was called at the last
term OF court Torres counsel asked for more
time and explained that he wanted to prove Tore
insane and had sent TO Italy for proof, and this
could not arrive in time to permit Of the case
term District-Attorney Davidson had prepared the
case to rebut the claim of insanity, but on the
trial no evidence claim OF insanity was made.
The defence was that the killing had been done in
self-defence. . -
Tore shot Muller nfter they quarrelled There
was a considerable time between the quarrel-of
which many persons knew-and the shooting. The
principal witness for the State was boy who de-
posed at the Inquest and the stand at the trial
that he saw Tore walking away from Muller with
a smoking gun In his hands This the boy said
was on the street. on cross-eXaminatiOn the boy
became mixed and said he was not sure 1t was
Tore.
For the defence Tore was the chief witness. He
admitted the first trouble and then asserted that
lust before the shooting Muller entered his barber
shop and abused him, and made a motion TO strike
him. Then he fired In order to his life.
A scene occasOned IN court when mongrel
dog was led in The counsel for the prisoner want
ed him accepted as evidence in the form OF an eX-
hibt by having Mrs. Muller Identify II as dog
bands ducks and led TO the fight The Court or
dered the dog out OF court
The jury accepted Torres version of the shooting
and acquitted him
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
PLANNING A BIG CHURCH.
THE HANSON PLACE BAPTIST CONGREGATION TO
SPEND ABOUT 100000.

THE HANSON PLACE BAPTIST CONGREGATION TO
SPEND ABOUT 100000.
The Hanson Place Baptist Church. OF Brooklyn
one OF the strongest societies Of that denomination
In America at its annual meeting on Tuesday night
decided to undertake the building of new church,
10 cost in the neighborhood OF $4,000 and to hold
1900 people The work of raising the money, 1t is
expected, will begin at early day and be pushed
with the energy which has characterized the work
OF the Rev Dr. A. c. Dixon. pastor Of the church,
since he has been a Brooklyn pastor. IT is hoped
to have the building ready for dedication by Oc-
tober 1901 which is the ffteth anniversary of the
church organization and no money is to be raised
BY fairs or festivals.
The site Of the proposed new structure If the
plans OF the congregation carry, VIII doubtless be
the same as that of the present Hanson Place
Baptist Church. at Hanson Place and South Port
land-aye.
DR. Dixon has been with the church nine years.
and he has its membership grow from 600 10
1870 His own reputation an evangelist and sue
cessful pastor will 80 a great ways toward making
the venture successful A committee OF i've the
Rev. DR.. Dixon, chairman; II 7. Nichols, J. n:
Pitts f. r. Wyckoff and Mrs. W. J. Rich, will meet
soon and appoint committee of ifteen on which
will fall the greater part of the work Of planning
for the enterprise
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
REQUEST MINISTER TO WITHDRAW.
THE OUTCOME OF GOSSIP OVER PASTOR EN-
PLOYING AN AMANUENSIs

PLOYING AN AMANUENSIS.
Asbury Park, June Ia (SpecaD.-The deacons OF
the First Congregational Church Of which the
Rev. DR.. Howard T. Widdemer is the pastor have
been holding secret sessions for the last two weeks
discussing gossip over DR.. Widdemer's employ
ment OF young woman, a member Of the church,
is impaired. The deacons to-day submitted their
report, In the form Of letter to Mr. Widdemer.
In the course OF which they say:
I'VE find In the evidence proof that there
has been any immoral relations existing, but at
the time the testimony clearly shows
strong infatuaton on your part for the young
lady who lately assisted you with your writing,
causing you TO be guilty of conduct totally un-
becoming a minister OF the Gospel in that you
have failed to observe the teaching OF St Paul,
To avoid the appearance of evil thereby giving
cause for suspicion and furnishing n foundation
for the rumors and gossip that are In circulation
I'VE convinced BY the evidence before us
that the best interests Of church will be ad-
vanced by your Withdrawing from its ministry,
and we therefore suggest and request that you
withdraw from the said ministry or our churcn
saving thereby any further trouble among us
Mr.. Widdemer denies that he is infatuated with
the young woman in question. and says ne has
never acted toward her otherwise than as pastor
the congregation requests him TO do so by their
votes. 49, - -
The deacons, however say they Will Insist on
Mr. Widdemer's resignation, and that II he does
not withdraw willingly they will bring the matter
before the congregation.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
JERSEY COMMENCEMENTS.
ST ELIZABETHs ACADEMY.

Summit June II (SpeciaD.-The twenty-nntn an
nual commencement of st. Elsabeths Academy al
Convent Station, was held this afternoon the
Right Rev DR.. w NJ. Wigger, Bishop OF the diocese
presidnR Miss Gertrude McDonald, or jersey
City. Miss Katharine Keenan,, OF Plalnheldi MISS
Katharine Murphy, of Newton, Mass MISS EoI,ss M,
Level of Caracas Venezuela, South America MISS
Elizaheth Thomas. OF Newton, Mass; and MISS
Alice Hanlon o.. Cos Cob, Conn, we're the members
of the graduating class. - -, ga
Miss Elizabeth Thomas read a paper on a
Valiant Woman" and Miss Katharine g. Keenan,
one on Peace Hath Its Victories as Wen as Mar,
Miss Alice Hanlon was the valedctorian Blsnop
Wigger delivered an address to the members Oh tne o
graduating class Katharine Keenan,, the nrst
holder of the scholarship Of the ST. Elizapeth
Alumne Association, carried of the essay Prize
and the first honor OF the graduating class ne
golden crown the highest honor given py the acaS-
emy was drawn by lot by Miss Alice Hanion she
chosen for the honor. When St Enzabeths Acad-
emy opens in the fall 1t will be known as 81 Ehza-
hot
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
THE SOUTH COVE GRANT.
JERSEY CITY MAY SEEK 10 SECURE THE BENE-
FITS OF 1T.

JERSEY CITY MAY SEEK 10 SECURE THE BENE-
FITS OF 1T.
The Street and Water Board of Jersey City has
requested the Corporation Counsel to submit a
statement giving the status Of the South Cove
grant The grant was made TO the city by the
Legislature about thirty years ago, and the price
fixed by the Riparian Board $1,000 Mayor
ONeill vetoed the resolution approprating the
money, and IT was not passed over the veto the
Riparian Board. deciding that the citys claim had
provement Company, branch of the Central Rail
the line OF the inlet SO that the property instead
feet from the water line.
When Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Collins was
elected Mayor he discovered the old grant, and
Colonel John J. Toffey, then State Treasurer, ac-
cepted the 5000 for the riparian rights Suit was
then entered to eject the American Dock Improve
rnont Company which had filled in the land. The
suit was carried TO the United States Supreme
Court and the city won This decision was handed
down three years ago, and since then negotiations
have been pending with the American Dock I'm
provement Company 10 secure to the city the ad-
vantage of the waterway.
II is probable that suit will be entered to have
the old line OF the inlet, as fixed by the original
grant restored This viii cause considerable
Trouble as the Central and the Lehigh Valley Rail-
way companies and other corporations have built
on The made land the new lines or the inlet
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
BOY HUSBAND DISAPPEARS,
HIS BRIDE SEEKS HIM IN VAIN. AND HIS AUNT
SAYS HE HAS GONE TO EUROPE

HIS BRIDE SEEKS HIM IN VAIN, AND HIS AUNT
SAYS HE HAS GONE TO EUROPE
Mrs. Ella Johnson is hunting for her husband.
Albert Johnson OF No 16 Central Place. She is
not likely TO find him. his aunt, Mrs. Cain. Of
No. 10 AinsBe Place says that he is now on his
way 10 Europe with his uncle. Mrs. Cain says that
Johnson is only sixteen years old. and looks more
like boy OF twelve.
Mrs. johnson went to the Lee-ave. police court
yesterday and said that her husband had been abb
Quoted and was prisoner in Mrs. Gains house.
She stated that Johnson had married her on May
16 1899. the Rev Dr. William Dieh OF the First
German New Church. in Lynch-st.. near Broad
way officiating
I'VE went out together Monday night" said
Mrs. johnson. Ito visit some friends. On our way
home we passed Mrs. Gains house She called
Albert in, the door was closed and that Is the
last I've seen Of my husband"
Magistrate Kramer told her that ne could not do
anything for her in the Mrs. Cain says that
Albert came to her with tears in his eyes and was
hungry. Il brought the boy up" she added. His
mother is my sister. am sorry for him. and be-
neve that this marriage should be Investigated
He Is only sixteen years old. and looks II ne
were only twelve. He is on the ocean now, and his
wife VIII never see him again"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
SUMNER HOTEL BURNED IN HEMPsTEAD

Hampstead Long Island, June 14.-A fashionable
summer boarding house known as The Pines was
destroyed by fire to-day The building had not
been opened for the season. and the servants had
for the last few days been cleaning up the premises
preparatory to opening the house next week II is
supposed that the fire caused by the servants
burning rubbish In the cellar The building con-
tained thirty-two rooms, and valued at s5 600
The furniture valued at 5000 The insurance
on the building is $4,000 and the furniture 81 200
The building owned by Franklin f. Crandell
who is well known in musical circles in BROOKLYN
and WHO in the winter lives at No. es Hanson
Place The property formerly belonged to A G.
jennings Wall Street broker and was in the
most fashionable part OF Hampstead village where
many wealthy New-York people have their homes
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
Y. ". C. A. GRADUATES.
CLASSES AGGREGATING ONE HUNDRED
AND FORTY SIX MEMBERS hE-
CI,IVTc DIPI OMAS.

CEINE DIPLOMAS.
Memorial Hall filled by an m'eres'eN
.,oo last evening" when the commencement ca
ro,.es n, the Young Women's Christian Asso
c,a,,on took place The platform was decoia'eu
with pink peonies, and seated upon II "eie ' nl'
Charles ~ JudsOn. president of the assooi"'iVn' '
the Rev Alexander Vance, rector OF 81. MI'hde' .
IN uieh-st who made the address OF the evenings
and the choral club Much interest was taken ]"
,her sinptng as Il was the first public appearance
~ the choral club which formed In OctoDer
of members of the Bible class. for the purpose "a
leading the singing on Sunday afternoons Grauu-
oly their purpose broadened. and lghtP nuSlo "@S
taken I'D. They have been taught by MISS Mar
garet Renham Griggs who led them last ngh''
She was gowned in pink, and the club wore "r''e
NTH mink eirlles and crash collars
The programme opened with scripture reaN
,rg and prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Vance. Besides
his address and the music there was the vaedlS'G!
nv Miss Degracia Il. Ball. OF tne commerce. ~.
nartment; the presentation OF diplomas 10y tIIo
ppresident and the Doxology, with which the en-
ercses cosed. . ,,e ,raduatos- G5
In stenography and typewriting, OF whom iuliy ole
half have already obtained good piaCes III .VOH
leening ~ I'm assistant bookkeeping, u as dtteIu
ant nurses 4 in dressmakng. in the COOKING cIaSs
anch of whom stood first in her class, were Misses
Degracia F. Ball, Alma Il. Stolpp, Jessie hSeiI St
Edna /. Love, Alice Wngham May ConroS, ssS nIasS
II Goodwin. Lucille Hefter ana EMILY ID, Aua Analod
Before the public exercises Miss Grlges IeoeNve ~
a handsome gold-mounted baton from members
long tables devoted to the flowers sent 10 '4e
graduates.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
THE NEWARK ACADEMY.

The 107th year of the Newark Academy closed
Yesterday without any formal exercises. Dr. S. A.
rarrand the head master made a brief address 10
tho graduating class and then presented diplomas
to the following: William G. Barr r., Edward nryIn B
Howell Edward W. Scudder. Albrdge c.. Smith,
g. William O. whesde r. eSSE5r ggSEa W. RdSs4a Sen9et
Hedges, John +. Pen. William Il; Turnsr Paul
Gerhard. Herbert V. Hardman, Sidney T. Holt
erck f. Schultz. o,,
High honors in six subjects were won by Gorwln
Howell OF the graduates, ten Will enter Prince
ton two wiz go to Brown. and one each 10 Column
bia Amherst, Iehigh Stevens and Massachusetts
Institute OF Technology OF 203 graduates sent out
I'm the last years Princeton took u Yale ~ GO,
umbia II. Rutgers S. stevens .. Lafayette s. ana
Cornell and other colleges one or two each.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
PATERSON TO PROSECUTE SUMMIT.
THE CITY COUNSEL DEFENDS THE SEWERAGE
SYSTEM OF THE LATTER PLACE.

SYSTEM OF THE LATTER PLACE
Paterson, June IA (speciaD.-At its meeting last
night the Paterson Board OF Health resolved TO
take steps prosecute the town of Summit In
order to prevent It from polluting the Passaic
River. complaint will be made to the State
Board of Health.
Summit, June II (SpeciaD-City Counsel Cora
n. Williams of Summit was by Tribune
porter concerning the suit that the city OF Paterson
proposes to bring against the city OF Summit for
damages for polluting the waters Of the Passaic
River He said:
II have read the articles with reference to suit
which II is the intention OF the city OF Paterson TO
bring against Summit for polluting the Passaic
River by sewage from the city. l am surprised
that the Paterson authorities should have attempt
ed any such action, and believe that the report
must be greatly exaggerated. The Passaic River
is not polluted by sewage from the city OF Summit.
and the system of sewerage one OF the best In the
United States The State Board OF Health has very
recently visited the disposal grounds and made a
general inspection of the system. After expressing
themselves as being satisfied they Offered few
suggestions. but nothing that In any way gave the
impression that the system was Imperfect. We
certainly desire controversy with the city or
Paterson but II Paterson wants a contest the
Summit officials not afraid OF the outcome.
The courts of New-Jersey have in many instances
held that system such as is now in use In Summit
is nuisance"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
MAD DOG IN A SCHOOLHOUSE.

A good deal OF excitement was caused yesterday
morning in the public school at College Point water
works over which Mary c. Fogerty Is the teacher,
by the appearance Of dog frothng at the mouth,
which dashed in through the open doors among the
two hundred pupils. comprising children OF all ages.
A cry OF Mad dog" at raised, and there
wGs general stampede to get out OF the room.
which was a small one. The dog. probably as much
scared the children. ran into closet, where
the school mistress shut him In.
George Quick was summoned. lie got a revolver
and partially opening the closet door fired three
shots lie thought he had killed the dog. but did
stop TO verify IL. Soon afterward the door was
opened and the dog out. Quick then got an
and succeeded In killing the dog by a blow on
the head. No one was bitten by the animal so
fa known
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
THE TROLLEY ROUTED AGAIN.
| MAYOR AND POLICE PREVENT THE TEAR
ING UP OF A CAMDEN STREET.


ING UP OF A CAMDEN STREET.
Camden, June IA (speciaD.-Led In person by
Mayor Hatch, the Camden police won another VIC
tory to-day over the forces Of the Camden ana
Suburban Railway Company. which Is trying to
lay second track In Haddon-ave., despite the re-
fusal of the city Council to grant the company
franchise -,
A special meeting of the City Council was held
last night TO repeal the ordinance OF April 1880,
under which the West Jersey Traction Company
had permission TO lay double track In Haddon-
ave. Just before the unanimous vote In FAVOR OF q
repeal Of the ordinance was ANNOUNCED the counsel
for the traction company served y writ OF Ger
tiorari carrying the matter TO the Supreme court
for review. The trolley company contends that the
writ acted stay the City Council. but did
not prevent the company from going ahead ana
laying tracks In Haddon-ave.
Suspectng that the trolley company would make
another attempt 10 tear up the avenue. Mayor
Hatch had policemen on guard all night. The tro,-
ley forces did not sally forth until nearly IL O'Clock
this morning They had been quietly gathered In
the big barn, In Newton-ave., about three
blocks from the scene OF yesterdays battle, ana
when they started for Haddon-ave Mayor Hatch
block away. The police had little difficulty in stop
ping the men, but Foreman Phillips Insisted upon
venting his opinion OF the Mayor and had to be
locked up.
City Counsel Beakley this afternoon stated that
he had discovered in the records writ OF GER
tiorarl secured from the Supreme Court by the
company to prevent the West Jersey Trac-
tion Company. then Its rival, taking advantage Of
the disputed ordinance. Mr.. Bleakley says this
writ has never been dismissed. and That the COM
pany is actually In contempt Of court for disobey-
Ing It,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
A SORT OF CLERICAL EXCHANGE.

Montclair. June IA (speciaD.-The Morris and
Essex Baptist Association ended It's two days ses-
sion in the First Baptist Church this afternoon.
George =. Farmer said that the Church labored
under n great disadvantage In not having Board
committee 70 Introduce ministers TO vacant con-
gregatlons which without pastors. He sug-
gested the appointment OF a committee TO solve
this problem. The moderator appointed the Rev.
Farmer.
The convention decided to hold the next session
at the North Baptist Church. at Orange. The Rev.
ID. De Wolf read a paper on "New-Jersey as a
Mission fieia ana tne .ps; nsv; u & Morgan de,iv
Porto Rico"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
CHANGES IN NEWARK SCHOOLS.

II is understood that some important changes VIII
be made in the Newark Public schools, including
the retirement of Professor f. o. Hovey. the prln-
cipal of the high school and Principal loser Joseph
Clark OF the Normal and Training School. botn 20
have places with lighter duties and responsOlitles;
The retirement of Professor Hovey' VINO Is WEI wen
advanced in wears was talked OF year ago.
Changes are also contemplated In the grammar
school nrincipaships.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
CRTSHED TO DEATH.

Paterson June Il (SpeciaD.-John AcKermsn'
thirty-seven years old. employed as an e"siee -
the Paterson Construction Company met horr'0e
death while nj work this afternoon In Forbes cea
ward He was ordered TO run steam roIier uHu.t na
a she'd and that was the last seen OF nm n ,osr ais
the head crushed beyond recognition Death mus nus
have been instantaneous II is evident tha. ~, y,
man mIscaculated the distance between the tOp OF
the shed and the roller and was caught Det"een
ha fun
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
ARRESTED AT HIS WEDDING FEAST

Felix Paul. of Brooklyn. arrested in Flush
ing on Tuesday afternoon by detectives from Brook
lyn The arrest made at the festivities follow
ing the marriage OF Miss Pauline Richter daughter
of John Richter OF lngleside TO PAUL. Sunday by
a Polish minister from Newtown. 1t is said PAUL
has wife in Brooklyn and the warrant for
abandoning her. All the Poles in the neghborhood
invited to the festivities and the celebration,
which to be continued for three days was at
its height when the detectives appeared. Paulis
real wife lives. II is said, in East New York After
his latest bride had talk with the detectives she
said she would prosecute PAUL. for bigamy.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
MAKING A PLACE FOR FENTOy.

Mayor Pagan OF Hoboken yesterday afternoon
sent TO the Common Council his appontmeh. %
Michael Dunn, a locomotive engineer, as Fire 'on-
missioner TO hll the unexpired term OF William =;
Fenton. resigned Nobody knew tha, Fenton aSs nsa
resigned until the appointment had been mas hss
public IL Is understood that Fenton. who ma
never had practical experience as member ~
chief engineer, a new place which IA to be created
for his benefit as a reward for his political services
10 Mayor Pagan In the Fourth WASG
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
PLANS FOR NEW CHURCH ACCEPTED.

Parishoners of ST. Pauls Protestant Episcopal
Church In FTatbush have accepted plans for the
new church which they propose to build at ST..
Paul's Place and ST. Paurs Court. adjoining the
present structure. Herbert r. Brewster Is the
architect The new building will be In the Gothic
STYLE of architecture. 1t will seat eight hundred
persons and will probably cost $500 IL will be
10 by $50 feet Brick and stone. with terra cot ia
trimmings will be the material used
The present church was built sixty years ago.
and the Rev. T. c. Jackson has been pastor OF the
church te wears.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
4 WEDDING IN NEWARK.

At the home OF Mrs. Mary Philipson. No. "a Web
ster-st.. Newark. at noon yesterday, Miss Mary
Philipson was married to Charles r. Scott, as
sis,ant secretary OF the local Young Mems Chris
tian Association by the Rev. Thomas r. Bridges
nnstor OF the Second Presbyterian Church. Upon
the return OF Mr. and Mrs. Scott reception will
be given for them by the Ladies' Auxiliary Society
of IN, Young Mems Christian Association.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
DESERTED IN A POLICE ST4TION.

bloomfield. June Il (SpeciaD.-A weii-ufesseu
German woman walked into the police station 10.
day with a two-year-od child in her arms ana
asked Policeman Shorter 10 take charge OF Az y
while she went out on an errand. The oihcer , ula
so but the mother failed to come back tor tns
child and Adam Limo overseer OF the poor, placsu
the little one in the care of Mrs John Hermann
until other ARRANGEMENTS can be MADE
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
THE COMMISSION ORGANIZES.

HENRY BRAUTIGAM MADE PREsIDENT-OTHER
OFFICERS ELECTED
The Commission appointed to consider the ad-
visibility OF consolidating all the cities towns and
townships Of Hudson County in one city met Mt
the County Court House yesterday and organized
Jersey City president; ex-senator Rudolph +.
Rabe OF Hoboken vice president Police Justice
John j. Nevin of Jersey City, secretary and coun-
seiior; Edwin A. 8. Lewis. OF Hoboken treasurer.
Charles L. Corbln. +. A. s. Lewis AUGUSTUS Tue
J. Davis were appointed a committee to arrange
plan OF action The Commission viii meet at the
City Hall next Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
ASRJIRY PARK HIGH SCHOOL.

Asbury Park. June II (SpeclaD.-The commence
ment exercises of the high school were held this
evening In the assembly room of the school build
ING The address to the graduates were made by
Dr Merrill Edwards Gates. former president OF
Amherst College, and Professor Christopher Greg
Gates's theme was citizenship and Our schools
Two Epoch Making Battles" Miss Ethelyn
sedan delivered the valedctory, on Classic
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
SMALLPOX IN BLOOMFIELD.

FIRST CASE IN THIRTY YEARs-A PEsTHoUsE
BUILT TO RECEIVE THE PATIENT.
Bloomfield, June IA (SpeciaD.-The Health Board
has smallpox case It's hands for the first time
In thirty years Louis Johnson, twenty-five years
old, living In the Franklin-st. brick row." was
taken Ill last Saturday night but on Monday went
to Orange to be treated for an injury to his hand.
At the hospital he told to go home az he had
chicken pox DR.. Frank Lockwood last night tele-
phoned to DR.. Bailey of the Board of Health. that
he had suspicious DR.. w II. White pro-
nounced It smallpox, and Health Inspector Gilbert
put the house under quarantine.
The Health Board to-day had pesthouse built
on the poorhouse arm, and at o'clock Johnson
removed TO the building. The thirty inma tes
of the row" were vaccinated this afternoon
New-York tribune., 1899-06-15
CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF.

Ex-Freeholder Mark NJ. Pagan. OF the Fifth
Ward. Jersey City, announced yesterday that he
will be a candidate for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff. There are two other avowed candi-
dates. DR.. A. V. Hill. OF North Hudson and ex-
Deputy Sheriff John J. Erwin.