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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
AUGUST BELMONTS AUTOMOBILE UPSET.

AN OCCUPANT RECEIVES SERIOUS INJURIES on
ITS FIRST TRIAL Spin.
Hampstead. Long Island. Dec. (SpeciaD.-A
broken arm three broken ribs and number OF In
ternal injuries the results Of the first speed trial
Of the new automobile that purchased recently
BY August Belmont 10 make trips from his country
seat at Hampstead TO the Meadow Brook Hunt CLUB.
on the Hampstead Plains and the country seats or
the other club members who reside In this neigh
borhood. The injured man. James Smith. was In
company with Charles Bartes. the superintendent
OF the Blemton Kennels. owned by Mr. Belmont
making a rafting trial spin In the highway between
Hampstead and Farmlngdale.
The machine was In charge OF Bartells Wheh
near Farmingdale Bartells took his hand from the
steering gear for a moment the front wheels OF the
machine struck a small stone. the wheels instantly
turned underneath and as the vehicle was moving
at great speed II turned around INSTANT! anu
upset. Smith was over by the machine, but
Bartels escaped quite uninjured. Smith was SO
badly injured that he taken into house ana
DR.. Louis n. Lanehart OF Hampstead. was sum
moned to attend the injured man. The automobile
was slightly damaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
CHARGES AGAINST A PASTOR.
A PREsBYTERY COMMITTEE ACTS ON
THE REV. GEORGE MCLEL.
LANDS CASE

After a great deal Of dssension, which resulted
In the resignation last August OF the Rev. George
McClelland from the Emmanuel Presbyterian
Church. In Flatbush, and considerable investiga-
ton by committees OF the Brooklyn Presbytery.
The trouble has reached the stage when special
committee OF that body has been appointed 10 for
mulate charges against the pastor. These charges
Will be presented at special meeting to be called
some time In January, soon the chairman OF
the committee. the Rev. DR. Alfred II. Moment.
is ready TO report. This decision reached at a
meeting OF the Presbytery held on Monday night.
after the Rev l.. Mason Clarke, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian Church. had reported for commit
tee which investigated certain charges brought
against Mr.. McCieand by Mrs BENJAMIN +.
Stevens who is one Of the leading members OF the
Emmanuel Church. The Rev. Mr.. Clarke then re-
fused absolutely to serve further the committee
Tor the purpose OF formula ting charges and DR..
Moment appointed. Just what is the nature
OF the charges against the minister has not been
learned, as the subject has always been discussed
by the Presbytery behind closed doors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS ALLEGED CRUELTY.

Mr. STEVENS SAYS THE BOY BEGGED HIM NOT TO
STRIKE HIM. ALTHOUGH HE HAD PERMISSION
Much interest was taken yesterday in the case OF
Frank r. Stevens principal of Public School No
az Iinwood-st and Arlington-ave., who was In the
Gates-ave police court in response 10 a summons
which was issued at the request OF Lawrence j.
Dunn. who charges the principal with brutally
beating his seven-year-old boy, John l.. Dunn The
incident occurred about two weeks ago.
The father formerly professional pugilist.
but for some years has been engaged in the fish
business in upper Atantic-ave. 1t is alleged that
the boys flesh black and blue, and 1t seemed
though the blood would break through the skin
Mr. Stevens said that he had punished the Dunn
bov for Stealing books and that he had a note
nom the mother, giving him permission 10 thrash
her son whenever the principal fit.
Il did not strike the boy hard enough, am sure
10 leave a mark afterward." said Mr.. Stevens
"As | was about 10 thrash him he begged me not
10 as he said he had already been thrashed by
he father who beat him every day"
IA added that the boy made special COM
paint and appeared afterward TO be suffering no
inconvenience.
The boy denied saying that his father had
crashed him. and Mr. Dunn said be had never
heaten the boy in his life Magistrate Worth ad-
ourned the hearing until next Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
FELL OVERBOARD AND DROWNED.

THE VICTIMS HUSBAND AND sCHooNER's
STEWARD PLUNGE IN AFTER HER
Camden Dec (SpeciaD.-The city authorities are
Investigating the drowning last night OF Mrs Clara
Burr in Cooper's Creek. Mrs. Burr and her nus
band who lived at No. 2209 Greenwich-st.. Phila-
delphia came to Camden yesterday afternoon 10
call upon their friend Nathaniel Carson. steward
on the schooner Marion Carson, which Is lying at
r. d. Wood & Co.'S wharf at Pine-st.
n was nearly 10 O'Clock when the Burrs started
for home and there had been considerable drink,
that Burr and his wife had quarrelled over Car
sons attentions to the latter but nobody has been
able 10 verify this Carson says the FIRST thing ne
knew Mrs Burr was overheard, and her husband
i,imped I'm after her. Carson says he also jumped
into the water and succeeded in getting Burr out.
but that Mrs. Burr past recovery when he
rescued her. . <,
The drowning was not reported TO Coroner
Bllshev until II o'clock. and he did not inform the
police until o'clock this morning. linen the ponce
started out 10 investigate. They FOUND carson IN
a saloon much the worse for liquor and uncertain
az 10 the details OF the drowning so they took him
into custody Arthur Brown. mate OF the schoontr.
and Mrs Burrs husband, were also arrested me
latter being found in sen-conscious state III '"e
bin OF the schooner - ,,,o
Toseph Boyer. mate OF another schooner ylhs
near bv said the woman fell overheard az she was
ienvin9 the vessel and her husband plunged III
after her with all his clothes on. ~ -,
Roger and the others succeeded IN BstuHB INC
co,nie ont but the woman was dead. Inc three
mon were discharged from custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
NEWJERsEY TOPICS AT WASHINGTON.

THE REFERENCE TO MR.. HOBART IN THE PREsr-
DENT's MEssAGE-BuIs INTRODUCED
Washington. Dec. (SpecaD.--The opening OF the
Presidents Message, concerned with the Vice
Presidents death Is just what expected. a
most touching reference TO his friend.
The President refers 10 the United States MINIS
ter to Bolivia DR.. George H. Brdgman. remain
Ing at his post during the recent successful re-
belllon In that country attending TO American in
terests and using besides his good offices for the
protection Of the interests Of British subjects in
the absence OF their national representative. DIT.
Bridgman Ia O citizen of Elizabeth
Senator Sewe introduced these bills: To pay
William c. Stockton, former chaplain OF the oath
New-Jersey Regiment an Increase OF pension from
Sl2 to $50 To pension Hannah II. Johnson at s5
a month"; 70 pay Sarah F.. f. Perrine widow OF
William Perrne. a claim of 500 059 - for work and
aterials used In the construction or the TWO tugs
Maria and Triana.
Representative Howell introduced bill authoriz-
the Secretary of the Treasury TO appoint COM
mission 10 estimate the damage 10 the oyster beds
planted in Raritan Bay and to make compensa-
ton. 800
pratng $4,000 for public building at Elizabeth.
Senator Sewell closely followed the rclding or
the Presidents Message. .
Senator Kean sits on the Democratic .ide Dy
the side Of Senator Depew. President pro tenn
FRYE of the Senate, has done the gracerul ana
expected thing in retaining Mr.. Evans and Mr. JET,
fers the late VicePresidents private secretary ana
telegrapher OF the Senate. respectively appoiI'ees
OF Mr.. Hobart -, -,
Representative Howell has appointed the widow
az successor Of the lately deceased postmaster az
Bradley Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
INSANE MOTHER KILLS HER CHILD
ALMOST SAWED ITS HEAD OFF BECAUSE
HER HUSBAND WAS OUT OF WORK

Crazed by her husbands lack OF employment Mrs.
Anna Glennan. Of No. 400 Douglas-st. killed her
nve-year-old daughter. May, early yesterday. She
used long bladed bread knife. In the last ten
years she has been twice confined in asylums.
Ihe story Is best told by Mrs Cusack, the mother
OF the murderess. who has lived with her daughter
for the last eight years
II happened while away to mass" she
began. When returned from church It was about
~ O'Clock. ! rang the bell but there was no re-
Spouse. AT the second call my daughter came TO
the door. There was vacant look In her eyes
which do not remember ever having seen. In a
corner sat my n-year-old granddaughter. Eliza
beth. as II stupefed with terror.
Why what have you done7 I exclaimed. TAX
ing the mother by the hand. In answer she said
Come and see what have done. | have killed
May. Let hide her
"Paralyzed with fear followed her TO the kitchen.
IN the middle OF the floor lay the body with the
head almost cut from the shoulders. led my
daughter TO the front door and told child TO call
the police Soon the alarm spread and many Of
daughter had brooded over her husbands loss OF
employment until II had iven her crazy"
MIS- Glennan was taka.a into custody by Patrol
man Chamberlain. who sent In the alarm 10 the
Bergen-st station. from which Captain Brown soon
responded. An ambulance was also summoned from
Seney Hospital, but Surgeon Buckley said the child
had been dead for hours The insane woman was
taken TO the Myrtle-ave court and committed TO
Raymond Street Jail by Magistrate Teale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
LECTURE on "FOLKSONG IN AhkhiCA'

MANY WELL. KNOWN PERSONS LISTEN TO NH
KREHBIEI. AT HOTEL ST GEORGE
Folk Song in America" was the subject OF the
second lecture on musical topics. under the direc-
ton OF Miss Emma Trappen which was given III
rho BANQUET room In the Hotel st. George last
n,,bt nv IL F. Krehbie The speaker was assisted
bv Mrs Krehbel. for many years soprano soloist
in the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church and
by Miss Lolita Mills, accompanied. The next ana
last OF the series OF lectures will be given next
wednesday evening, December 49, when Mr: hre en-
Dances" $3.50 -. ord Me-
CT Clair McKelway, Dr William Jarvie, MT ana
Mrs Edward Barr. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Day Tut Tut
lie Mr. and Mrs. william II. Campbell. 1r.. MIS-
OrameI peck Mrs Noah Chapman. Justice ana
Mrs William J. Gaynor Mrs. Isaac s. Catln ana
Ne and Mrs. Darwin X. James
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
STRANAHAN ESTATE INVENTORY FILED.
PROVISION FOR THE WIDOW BY WHICH SHE

PROVISION FOR THE WIDOW BY WHICH SHE
SHOULD NOT CONTEST THE WILL
The filing OF the inventory OF the estate Of J. g. 7.
Stranahan yesterday has at last settled the ques-
ton why his widow inherited only $4,000 and an in
come Of $4,000. 1t now appears that March 20,
1897. agreement drawn up between Mr..
Stranahan and his wife whereby in return for re-
ceving valuable securities in the life OF her hus-
band she not TO contest his Will at his death
in case she survived
The total property which she will receive by gift
and by legacy is said to amount to than $780,
600. with an income OF $4,000 a year.
Securities including 100000 worth Of Kings
County bonds and $4,000 worth OF United
States Government bonds at per cent, were
turned over to her, and Mrs. Stranahan
agreed not to solicit demand directly
indirectly. during their joint lives the pay
ment of any sum Of money, transfer OF any secu-
rites the conveyance of any real estate for any
relative friend for the use Of any institution,
benevolent. religious or otherwise except What
might be required for her personal use his wife. q"
The inventory Of household goods amounts TO
s12.9S5 l6. The whole property. personal and real.
is mentioned at f96130 3d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
DREAM REVEALS LOST TREASURE.
A WIDOW. HAVING HIDDEN MONEY IN HER
SLEEP REPORTS 1T TO THE Po-
LICE AS STOLEN

Mrs. Mary Colemcr, OF No 6l2 Jersey-ave. Jersey
City. dreamed Sunday night that thieves had
entered her house and stole gold certificate for
81 900 she had secreted in bureau drawer. She
awoke with a start and found her treasure was
missing. She concluded that she must have been
partly awake when the thieves called The police
were promptly informed The certncate was part
or 1900 paid her saturday, the amount being
the insurance on her husbands life
Detective Doyle VIZ assigned TO the case, out ne
failed to discover any evidence that ,thieves had
forced an entrance nor were any marks visible 70
show that the bureau drawer had been tampered
with.
excited. and asked her II the presence OF the money
had not caused her uneasiness. She said II had;
that she had slept little. and her sumber had been
broken by Nightmares The detective. after ponder
Ing moment, asked II she had been subject to
attacks Of somnambulism, TO which he received
negative reply He then advised the widow 10 retire
early and sleep as dream might reveal Glow
lie assured her he had great faiths In dreams
sometimes.
Mrs Coleman obeyed his Instructions She went
TO bed early but her loss preyed on her mind. and
deep sIumber She dreamed about the money and
awoke to find herself at corner OF the room
with the carpet raised and the missing Dill In ner
hand She had secreted 1t there the preceding
Chief Murphy of the recovery OF the money and
intrusted IL 10 his keeping that will not again
disturb her rest. He will deposit IT and probably
invest 1t for Mrs Coleman
The Chief stated he had had a similar case about n
decade ago. woman reported the loss OF a pair
OF costly diamond earrings that had just been given
TO her. The Chief said he questioned her and was
convinced that she had hidden the Jewels In her
sleep. He advised her not to be alarmed. but to
dream over her loss. She returned the next day
and said she had dreamed the Jewels were
them there Isn't IT stranger" she said. very
strange was the Chiefs rejoinder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
ELECTION IN PLAINFIELD.
THE REPUBLICANS ELECT ALL THEIR
CANDIDATES BY LARGE MAJORITIES.

Planheld Dec (5peciaD.-Tne city election held
here to-day resulted in an overwhelming victory
for the Republicans. All the Republican candi-
dates were elected by large majorites, the city
giving the successful ticket majority OF nearly
eight hundred The Democrats attempted TO make
a fight under the new organization but the attempt
was a complete failure.
The First Ward was the closest OF any In the
city. Councilman ". l.. Hefeld, the Democratic
candidate for reelection, put up a strong ngnt
against William Cloak. the Republican candidate
The Second District OF the ward. however gave
Cloak 26 majority, whore two years ago 1t gave
Hetheld CO. The First District gave Cloak 90 Cloak
won by a majority of about 70.
In the Second Ward. Councilman j. II. Van Her
werden won over Harry Marshall Democrat. by
about 100 votes. The vote In the First Dis
trict showed the Republican candidate ahead
wood where Var Herwerden lives majority OF
about 80 also given him.
Charles b. Clifton. Republican. was elected
Councilman in the Third Ward over A. H. After
TRe Fourth Ward went Republican. but up to a
late hour the exact majority had not been deter
mined. II will reach 100
The Republicans elect their Councilmen at
Large. II. Buckle. J. b. Dumont and James
Crag-by over 200 majority.
A stiff fight made against William West
phal one of the Republican candidates for Free
holder but he will be elected by probably
go Captain J. f.. Hubbard. who has been
director. Of the Union County Board OF
Freehoders for many years, is reelected by
large Majority. Or. J. b. Probasco, Republican
candidate for the Board OF Education IL elected by
a reduced Majority In comparison to the other can
dldatcs The result Of the election makes the next
Common Council solidly Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
BROOKLYN NEWS.
CAIN MADE A SCAPEGOAT.
DEMOCRATIC GENERAL COMMITTEE PUN
IsHEs THE AsSEMBLYMAN.
.vxAroR corrEY's CASE REFERRED TO COM
N1T-rrE WHICH PROBABLY WILL

SENATOR coFFEY's CASE REFERRED TO CON-
M1TrEE. WHICH PROBABLY WILL
coNsIGN 1T TO OBLIVION.
4, che meeting Of the Democratic General Com
.,,,oe of KINGS County. held last night In the JEFF
sa,soIr Building In Court Square. Assemblyman
,o,n r Cain was punished for opposing the cleo
.,on 81 John Morrissey Gray the Democratic cam
s,date for Register by being turned down In the
s,sctions Michael Cru was elected In his place as
Ind yice-chairman. The petition signed by Will
,ar ODonnell and five hundred others, asking
,hot senator Michael J. Cofrey be expelled from
49, General Committee. was received and referred
% tho Executive Committee where II will undoust-
e,v he consigned TO oblivion. Resolutions were
ssas asking that the next Democratic National
Eoonventon be held in New-York City.
The following officers were elected: Chairman.
,,An,,v Water Commissioner Dalton: first vice
DSvlt-ynan James ID. Bell. second vice chairman
SSuuccbaeI Cru: secretary. Frank T.. OReiy CORE
MnIon5lrg secretary. Michael ]. Cummings: treas
rrer Arthur C. salmon: sergeant at arms. Freder-
NT Tbe resignation Of James f. Quigley as member
,on he XXth Assembly District was received
End accepted with alacrity. Quigley who ran on
en- ndependent ticket for municipal judge in the
1Vth District Is generally credited with causing
me defeat Of Judge Goetting. the regular Demo-
rrstc nominee.
The Executive Committee will meet for organiza-
non next Tuesday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
TELLER OF AN ORANGE BANK RESIthS'

HIS ACTION FOLLOWS THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE,
TO WHOM HE WAS SECRETLY MARRIED.
East Orange Dec. 5 (SpecaD.-George w. WHIT
aker teller OF the East Orange National banf' mas
resigned his Office and the Board OF Directors mas
Amounted Howard A. Nickerson to the place. the
resignation came. IT is said. as a consequence OF
the death OF Mr. Whitakers wife, formerly Miss
Lillian ELAN. OF East Orange 10 whom ne was
married about three years ago. The marriage was
kept secret till the funeral services In the Eimwood
Presbyterian Church, several weeks ago, when tne
pastor the Rev s. j. McClenaghan, made a public
announcement Of the wedding The young woman
had rested under a cloud OF suspicion and had been
practically ostracized and driven out OF the church
while the Rev. Mr.. Clenashan, who knew the facts
ali the time did not speak. For this he was Sc
verely blamed and he did not offlcate In Elmwood
Church after the funeral. but at once resigned
whether or not Whtaker's resignation was forced
one but there Is little doubt that influences
were brought to bear him to induce him to re-
sign fIe is said to have secured another position
In NaU-V ork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
JOHN I. BL4IR'S FUNERAL.
SIMPLE SERVICES AT THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH pRECEDE THE BURIAL

CHURCH PRECEDE THE BURIA
Blairstown, Dec. (SpeciaD.-Amost within q
stones throw OF where he born ninety-eight
years ago John I. Blair buried to-day. Testi-
monials 20 his worth as a and citizen were
not wanting at his funeral 1t remembered
that from him Blalrstown got Its name its academy
and its church. where his body lay in state this
morning from 10 to IL o'clock. As the villagers
passed by the coffin they paused and gazed upon
the face OF him who had been their neighbor, and
TO such as needed and deserved II their friend;
Men came from nearby counties and from distant
parts OF the state and from other states 10 Ray
his memory respect. All of them talked about Mr..
Blair as men talk who have known and respected
each other for years famliary and kindly.
monies began at 2 o'clock the Presbyterian Church
we'll filed The Rev. Mr.. Cline, OF Phillipsburg
offered the opening prayer, and President Patton
The Rev. DR.. Butler pastor OF the church at Blairs;
town, then spoke. His remarks were fitting, and
II me R sa hy Of sHosS
prayer The whole service was simple and with
out flower of any kind. The pabearers were
Blair was honorary member. Only two hymns
were sung one Of which-"There Is q Land OF Pure
Degh n, NJ Blars favorite and the other
Nearly all Of Mr. Bialr's grandchildren were pres
ent, and most OF his near relatives were here: A
New,York In the special car which had been pro-
yded.
reading his will has not been set IL Is supposed
that he made a number OF public requests, espe-
cially educational institutions, for, although In his
early life he had only sufficient education to enable
him TO do business he frequently OF late years
expressed himself regrettng that he had not
devoted more time to acquiring useful knowledge
course with men, Few men read men as men read
books with the celebrity and accuracy of Mr.. Blair.
there were times when he might have obtained
more comfort and better knowledge from books.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
DR. BEHRENDS TO HAVE An ASSISTANT

TIE REV. Mr. HARMON. OF LUzERNE. CHOSEN
FOR THE PLACE
Al the annual meeting OF the Central Congrega-
ponal Church the Rev Dr. Behrends. the pastor.
az chairman OF the Prudential Committee read
report Of the years work. II appeared that the
total membership Of the church is 1874 and Of the
sunday school 500 while the Bethesda Mission and
Chinese Mission Sunday schools have a total men,
bershp OF 1873 The contributions TO home and for
,gn missions and TO work among the colored people
amounted 10 81 .04 Il. $500.
an, n Dr. Behrends in the Rev. Mr.. Hartman, pas
Tor OF the Presbyterian Church In Luzerne ~
Mr. Hartman was born in Brooklyn thirty
Ave wears ago and is a graduate Of Columbia
University and Of Princeton Theological Seminary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
rrJ1ED By AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

putberford Dec s (speciaD.-Charles Neureiter'
,h,rtv-three years sod OF East Rutherford was IN,
s,ant,v killed to-day on the Paterson plank road
he a shock from an electric wire
Freeholder Kruger. OF Carlsbad had hired Neu-
roI,or ~ cut down some trees on the plank Ioad
=, WraiIington where some grading Is being zone
by the county Attached 10 one tree near sh Ooa
Ho.ra,,er detached the wire from the tree ana
let it hang slack until he saw that ,bso aS Grew
,h w,Te 70 The pole and holding II firmly began
to cut II - Is. -, ,h. naa md
r,ao,r,c Company OF Bergen County, which leads
80 The Warrington Public Hall The telephone wire
bad fallen across the electric light wire, but Neu-
re,,sr wore n pair OF rubber boots and was safe
untn ne had nearly cut through the wire with q
Ale He Rrasped the nearly severed wire win
10Th hands and pulled the ends apart. As he did
SO the full current went through his body and he
fell 10 the ground with a groan BY great Ell,
fell dead .,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06
PRISONER RELEASED BY HIS FRIENDS.

SPENT THE NIGHT AT HOME AND RETURNED TO
JAZZ. TO GREET THE KEEPER.
Matawan, Dec (SpecaD.-Some unknown per-
sons broke into the town jail here last night and
released John Brewer prisoner. who was ar
rested yesterday upon complaint Of larceny made
by Norman 6. Tice. When Keeper sickles went to
the Jail this morning he was greeted with: Never
mind unlocking the door, Mr.. Cop; I'll come out
and see you without your going to any trouble -
Forthwith Brewer crlwled out through a hole in
the massive door. which had been made with a
battering ram evidently of large proportions. The
keeper then took his charge before justice. and
the prisoner was paroled on bail.
mo use putting me back In jail. said Brewer
"for that doors got a mighty big hole in IT,
Upon being questioned to who helped him TO
escape for 1t was found that he had spent the
night at home and had again TO the jail early
this morning, Brewer said that he did not know
who Il was. Brewer is a local bicycle rider or fame
and has many admirers. ,
1t is thought that the parties Implicated In the
Jail breaking are known. No arrests have been
made but the authorities are wrathfu and mean
10 bring the guilty ones to justice.