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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
DR. lanes L. KORTRIGHT.

D.. James Little Kortright formerly resident
~ Brooklyn and Of its well known physicians.
died yesterday at Middletovn. y. 7.
DR. Kortright was born in Brooklyn IN 1859 and
was the son OF William Finn Kortright mer
chant ~ New-York who died soon after the Civil
War His mother. Louisa Little. was daughter
~ Colonel william Little, A member Of the New
York Legislature and prominent man In the
public life ~ Orange County. His mother was for
many years an active worker in the South Third
Street Presbyterian Church and manager OF the
Industrial Home. IN South Third-st
Or Kortrtght from hoyhood lived IN Brooklyn
and built W a large general practice in the East
ern District. Re attended Wilson Street Grammar
School and rho Polytechnic institute and a
graduate OF New-York University. where he was
an honor man and member - the Phi Beta
Kappa Society He studied and took the degree Of
" n ~ the College % Physicians and Surgeons
In lsso when he was tweuty-one years old. After
4 year as resident physician 10 the New-York
Founding Asylum he began the practice Of medi-
cine m TavIor-st bur soon moved ~ No. 30 Rod
rav-st whore ne practised until November -
last wear He was FOR several years one Of the
visiting staff ~ s. GATHERINGS Hospital tie was
member of the County Medical Society and was
~ times an officer % the society. He was FIRE
ouenfiv called m cousulra lion account ~ MS
ability IN diagnosis He gave special attention 70
10 bad been q rireess worker. and his health.
never robust began 10 tell under the strain. and.
warned ~ 2 veal ness of The lungs. he decided 10
chose MiddIetovn for resting An accute condi-
ton ~ the lungs developed and caused his dea d.
He was an elder n me SOUTH Inlrd Strea' rs rs
ieader IN the missionary work 81 rs SUNDAY school
IN ss7 he married the eldest daughter of Hugh Nc
DougsU 81 BROOKLYN His widow and two children
survive him The funeral vii be held IN Middle
town and the burial will 10 In Mount Hope Ceme-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
CAPTAIN OF WCLELL4N TRIED.
COURT OF INQUIRY TO LEARN WHETHER
He WAS ISsUBORDrNATE TO THE
-pANspoRT.s ARTERMAsTER


CAPTAIN william e. B1ckley. OF the transport
Robins Company IN the Erie Basin or trial
before 4 court - inquiry IN the Army Building In
Vhtehsll-sf. THURSDAY Friday and Saturday Of
last week
The fact that such court vas held vas carefully
guarded The trouble arose over he Qua control
exercised on the transports ~ ne navigator who
are generally civilians and the quarternastors. Who
are military officers The former have control -
sea. and the latter when The ships are In port.
The trouble nm the Mcclellan came about u IS
understood n This way on Saturday. July %. the
Mcclellan was lying In tho harbor o. Ghara, cuba.
discha-ging nor cargo Of stores Captain Rrickley
noticed that he barometer vas falling rapidly and
that there other indications ~ an approaching
storm. Ee was responsible FOR the safety o. the
snip and wanted 70 tsk4 her ont 70 sea = not
20 he caught in the harbor II storm should arise
Captain Garrsrd. Georgia volunteer officer. is
quartermaster OF the ship He objected n the re-
rnovsl % the ship g. is said until her cargo was
discharged Captain Brlckley insisted that he
was held responsible for the ships safety h was
entitled 70 DO as he thought ~ under the circum-
stances Finally after an argument. Captain Car
rard ordered Captain Brickley 10 leave the ship.
Captain Brickley taken aboard the transport
TO the Mcpherson which brought him 10 Brooklyn.
The Board Of Inquiry consisted Of i've members.
OF w1om Captains Palmer. Harris and Mccall were
three Captain Palmer presided The FIRST ana
second officers and 4 quartermaster OF the MrClel-
Ian examined. well Captain BTickey
clerk The findings will be laid before the Army
authorities in Washington.
CAPTAIN B7ckley lives No 373 Quincy It.
BROOKLYN. For eight or nine years prior 70 nc out
steam Yacht the Almy. which was bought for an
auxiliary gunboat by the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
PARIS PArERS TALK OF CIVIL WAR.
DANGEROUS EXCITEMENT OF THE CoON-
TRY REFLECTED N THE TONE
OF THE PRESS

DANGEROUS EXCITEMENT OF THE COUN-
TRY REFLECTED N THE TONE
or THE PRESS
Paris. Aug 15-The Paris papers without dis-
tinction express Indignation al the outrage OF
which Maitre Labori is the victim. The Temps
deplores the state Of disorder into which the
Dreyfus affair has dragged the country ana
says IT Is high time for W to stand up and he
ourselves again" Continuing it's review OF the
situation the Temps" observes
NJ Casirnir- Perer testified 10 his wishes for a
reconciliation. and now see how far from IL
we are Perhaps this pistol shot marks the cul-
mination OF the crisis, and will restore US 20 the
path Of good sense.
The "Liberte" which holds the Government
responsible rs the apostle Of the anarchy that
has existed for the last two years. and that has
sown broadcast the seeds Of civil war says
The outrage is only an incident in the era Of
catastrophes toward which the country Is rush-
ing
The Journal des Debats" says:
The revolver shot is bound 10 he the end and
one fine morning IL will be followed by the nor
rors Of civil war. II violence. hate, contempt for
Justice and law and all the fanatical anarcnlc
and homcidal passions continue TO poison the
air We breathe. -t
The .Libre Parole" which attacks the Gov
eminent, says;
To-day we have only assassins- Tomorrow II
will be civil war.
The Figaro" says:
In all the long series ~ crimes on the pages
Of our history. this Is the first time when as
sassination has struck down an advocate. ana
that too, al the very hour when preparing 10
plead in defence Of his client. 70 establish truth
and 70 confound accusers.
The 'Moniteur Universal" attributes the out
rage 20 the excitement caused by the Govern
rnent's efforts 70 save Dreyfus." and 70 the
arbitrary acts that have been committed in the
absence OF the Chamber ~ Deputies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
GOV. POOSETFLT'S BUSY WEEK.
HE LEAVES OYSTER BAY TO-DAY TO KEEP
SOME ENGAGEMENTS TC SPEAK

SOME ENGAGEMENTS TC SPEAK.
oyster Bay Long Island. AuE t4-Judge A :
Ssvell who was recently appointed ~ the 81
rreuA Court from Delaware County. visited Gov
arno- Roosevelt to-day. This was practically me
Lest dav the Governor viii spend here for some
time He leaves here win Mrs Roosevelt IN the
11.15 train tomorrow. end will 20 70 Manhattan.
He will lunch az the Union League club ana take
The 80 O'clock train FOR Yonkers whore he VIII
address the Firemen's State Convention and a.
tend reception IN his honor. He will then return
70 Manhattan and remain over night on Vednes-
dsv morning he will 20 N Olcott. Niagara county.
70 speak AZ The county Fair travelling over the
Erie Railroad For Thursday MIS- plans are in
complete on Friday he vii be az Silver Lake
as the guest OF Senator Humphrey. and vii make
an address before The Silver Lake Assembly Sat
urdav he will Be Al Chautauqua. and from there
ne will 20 70 PlattshurE He is expected 70 spena
tvo or perhaps three DAYS there Meanwhile no
viii address the Catholic Summer School. which
adioins the grounds of the hotel whore President
NJ Kinley Is staying
Mrs Roosevelt will accompsny her husband eH-
cent on tho trip ~ Workers William Loeo, Jr.
his stenographer who is acting "a his private sec
retsrv owing 70 the illness y Secretary william
! Youngs will also he ~ Tho party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
FORCED OFT OF THE PASTORATE.
rHorGu THE REV rR. vrDpEME,R HAD BEEN
ACQUITTED OF vRONGDorNG. ADVERSE
ACTION Is vINArLY TAKEN.

ACTION Is FINALLY TAKEN
Asbu-v Park y T. aug. "a CSpeciao-The emo
mics ~ the Rev Or. Howard T. Widdemer. pastor
Of the First Congregational Church. have finally
srcreeded IN forcing him - resign his pastorate
At a meeting Of the congregation this evening Mr.
Widdemer rendered hts resignation, 20 take effect
October l.
m Widd.rer. in June last was charged with in
discreet conduct with Miss Lizzie Petty. pretty
Young stenographer whom ne had employed N as
sist him in preparing his sermons when he WAS
threatened with blindness. The officials Of the
church Investigated the rumors and eNonerated
the pastor Of any wrongdong. Some members.
however believing that the scandal would iuJure
the church submitted resolution AZ n meeting
81 the congregation askng>Dr. Wddemer 20 retire
from the pastorate. This resolution was voted
dovn Mr. Viddemer then voluntarily rendered
his resignation but the congregation tabled IL and
nassed n vote Of confidence In their pastor Or.
Widdemer continued 10 fl the pulpit OF the church.
hut his enemies I'm the Official board and congrega-
,lon r, fused TO attend the Sunday services.
auenty the pastor preached 10 comparatively empty
pews.
Another congregational meeting was called for
this evening Clerk Rhome read a resolution set
ting forth that the treasurers report showed that
the church had heavy obligations that were past
due the payment OF which might be forced at any
time by suit Judgment and the sale OF the church
the state OF the finances together win the EXISTING
conditions ~ feeling m the church. MADE u htofs
sary that something he done al once 10 nrng about
a condition In which the work OF the chuTch DolH
fully Tho only way 10 harmonze the TWO lac
sona.1 thA resolution set forth. IL TO remove 'ns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
DR.. NATHANIEL ". LEIGHTON.

Or Nathaniel Wilson Leighton, president NJ the
Union Board Of United States Pension Examiners
veteran IN the Civil War. and for forty years A
prominent medical practitioner Of Brooklyn, who
died at his home No. ll3 Taylor-st., on Saturday
Will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery this morn
ing The funeral held at his late home last
night.
DR. Leighton was born in Falmouth, Me. sixty
seven years ago. His education received at
South Paris and' North Brdgeton and he was
graduated from the medical department Of Bow
doin College in 1851 While still student he acted
demonstration and microscopic in connection
with the lecture courses. From 1888 TO 1859 DR..
Leighton was assistant surgeon and physician in
the Kings County Hospital, in Brooklyn, and dur
Ing the illness Of Or. Turner was FOR a time in
charge OF the institution. When the Civil War
broke out he enlisted and acted with the medical
STAFF al the front throughout the war. He held
a commission assistant surgeon in the ID Regi-
nent OF Sickles's Excelsior Brigade, and another
commission surgeon. with the rank or major. IN
the l73d New-York Volunteers. Governor Fenton
meritorious and faithful service during the war.
For some time Dr. Leighton was identified with
Harry Lee Post. OF the Grand Army. He was
q member Of the Kings County Medical AssoCia-
ton the American Medical Association and the
PHYSICIANS Mutual Aid Association. In 1887 he
was member Of the Ninth Medical Congress.
which met in Washington DR.. Leighton Is sur
viyed by two daughters and two sons, one OF
whom Charles Willard Leighton. was adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
sAn0AY couNIssiONERs At BAyFF.

Banr. y W T. Aug n-Baron Won sternburs.
the German Samoan Commissioner and Bartlett
Trip the American Commissioner arrived here
to-day from the great glacier az the selkirks TINS
Commissioners are on their way 70 me United
States from Samoa and vii visit s.. Paul. Mime
apolis. Chicago and other cities on the way TO tns
East
Baron Won SternburT who "a ? member or
German Alnius club visited the grottoes or ms
Selkirk Glacier and was PINOT pned IT q ete-
vase commissioner Trip. who had never befors
traversed a glacier made gradual ascent OF
fev hundred ieet The Commissioners visited mo
late home of Robert LOUIS Stevenson, the noVelst,
I'M samoa and deny that II needs repairs Bota
Conmissioners sav that the German. American
and other interests In the Islands are identical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
WARNING OF THE ATTACK.

Paris Aug 14-With reference 70 The report
that the attack upon VI. Labor covered an
attempt n steal documents II is said that the
last anonymous letter he received contained the
following words. Nous al0ns bruler votre hoite
~ votra dosser Dreyfus I've are going 10 burn
YOUR box and your Dreyfus dosserO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
OBITUARY.
John O'DONNELL.

John O'Donnell al time a State Railroad
commissioner. died on last Friday in his home at
Eighty-sixth-st. and Bsy Twenteth-st.. Bath
Beach He was born I'm Washington County.
seventy-one years ago. In early life he was
tailor. afterward builder. and later publisher Of
The Lowville Times" He was an Assemblyman
In isS and a State Senator in 1865. serving four
years. While In the Senate he introduced the
Local Option bill. which became a law. He was
Internal Revenue Collector for his district in 1859
and 2 clerk I'm the Assembly in 1872. He had the
backing Of the New-York Chamber OF Commerce
the NewYork Board Of Trade. and the Ant-Mo-
nOpo.y League and was appointed a State Rail
road Commissioner in 1855. He became president
five years Of the O Donuell Steel Track Com
pany. He friend Of Roscoe Conkling and
delegate 70 the Republican National Convention
in 1860 which nominated Abraham Lincoln for
President. Mr.. O'Donne married twice. His
second wife. Martha p Dickinson. survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
NICHOLAS BOTASSr

The Greek Consul General IN this city. nemHtrius
Bota-sl has received word ~ the death ~ his son
Nicholas in Wiessenburg Switzerland on Inur--
dav from pneumonia The Young man was born IN
New-Orlaars La thirty-three years ago Al the
age of twelve he sent 70 Athens, Greece, 70
complete his Greek studies. and having been grad
uated AZ college he went N Paris end entered ne
school Of civil engineers in the Ecole Centrale.
After graduation h. accepted the place OF chemical
Frsucs Later he was sent by the company 10 build
q sugar refinery in Egypt he was MADE MANAGER
OF in and continued 10 the place up 10 a year ago
when one or his lungs became Affected he mar
riol two wears ago Greek ~ Alexandra, VINO
---rNLLna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
sAMrEI. O. ACTON. JR.

Samuel George Acton. ir. who died on Sunday
uas an examiner in the Office Of the Appraiser OF
the Port and had been In the customs service for
nearly ten years His father. Samuel George Acton
ST. was also for many years In the customs service
he was nephew Of the late Thomas G. Acton
Mr. Acton had been ill for year. suffering rom
locon7otor ataxia he was stu carried the rolls
but uithou, nav His last active service as
the head N the sample office. IN the First Division
a the Public Stores. He was thirty Eight rs
old The funeral will he held AZ his home. NO. \
West One-hundred and Z hirty -second-st' at slo
o'clock this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
A WATCH on POSSIBLE FIL1BCsTERs.
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS NOT CONCERNED. How
EVER. OVER THE ALLEGED JUNTAs
ACTIONS

Washington Aug a CspeciaD.-The reported es-
Establishment OF Jminez junta in NewYork, for
the purpose Of encouraging revolution against the
recognized Government Of San Domingo. Is re-
garded with little official concern az present. al
though II il admitted that sharp watch Will bs
kept over the headquarters 70 prevent any Viola
ton OF neutrality The authorities became adept
at iunta surveillance in the Cuban Instruction.
and managed to prevent the departure o. most ~
the armed expeditions 70 that island up 70 the time
war was declared with Spain. In the three years
OF Its existence the Cuban Junta cleverly man
aged to hide its connection with any breaking ~
the statutes and the Federal authorities found
no opportunity 20 interfere with newspaper propa-
ganda or money collections II is unlikely there
fore that any particular attention will be paid 10
the friends Of Jimnez so long as they violate no
law by overt acts against President Fsuereo. who
has been recognized by President Mckinley.
Since Captain Longneckers latest Official report
was received to-day reiterating. after more than
weeks stay at san Domigo. that all is quiet In mo
island the authorities convinced that the re-
ported victories OF the insurgents there belong IN
the same category as the illusions OF the cable
agent a. Mole St Nicholas last summer. The Ma
chias had been FOR several days IN port Within Few
miles o. the reputed insurgent headquarters ana
found no evidence Of any disturbed condition
though a JmineZs headquarters IN Havana n was
given out that the Government forces were IN fuil
retreat everywhere and that the adherents %
Jiminez ALREADY controlled most or the ISLANDS IN
the light of reports OF the commanders OF the
%ew-Orleans and the Machias to-day these clsl ms
doubts upon the existence Of any apprecianle dls-
satisfaction with the legal Dominican Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

cause Of contention. which IN this case is our pas
tor .
a lively debate followed lasting until after II
o'clock the result being that DR. Widdemer ten
dered his resignation. to take effect on October
The resignation was accepted by an overwhelming
majority vote The resolutions submitted we're
then expunged from the minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Judge L4aventritt ~ The Supreme Court yester'
dav amounted Edward n Fa.ows. ~ This city,
and y Puster Of Jersey city permanent receivcrf
FOR rho Metropolitan Building Company ~ No II
FiTtb-sve They W=rs appointed temporary reseN-
ers on TuIy g. The unsecured liabilities are Ni"V.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
coon RELATIONS WITH NICARAGUA.

Washington. Aus .f-Minister Cslve. % COSTS
pi.a and Minister Corea. - Nicaragua. were
among the callers Al tho state Department to-day.
The Ministers both stated to-day that the most
smcah HE relations existed between the two Govern
monfS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

Thu sheriff received q writ % repevin Yesterday
ocs,nat Abraham schwartz dealer IN paints al
No 3 Avenue A. FOR $685., IN favor OF Jacobs %
McCsnertl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
nR ANDREW K. SMITH.

Highland Falls y Y. Aug r-Dr. Andrew X
Smith Of New-York city q retired surgeon OF the
United States Army died suddenly from apopeAy
AZ Cranston's Hotel az I O'Clock this afternoon
The doctor with his wife and Miss Allison, was
the hotel spend the summer having regis
tered there about June 10 Or. smith ehteIe4 'he
service In 1850 and was retired In 1872
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
JrMrNEz SAYS HE Is NOT RECRUITING.
READY TO SUPPORT HIN


Havana Aug 14-Geners Juan lsidro JIM
insz the aspirant 70 the Presidency ~ the Re-
public OF San Domingo has received II Is re-
ported news Of a decisive victory 81 tho revo-
lutionists near Monte Christi. which place Is now
besieged The garrison there may offer some
resistance as the Governor last year shot SIX
adherents Of Jiminez after the revolution had
failed
The "Duscusion" publishes today statement
emanatng from Jiminez. who says he Is hrmlY
resolved 10 observe the laws Of the country. ana
asks all that are Offering their services 20
stop doing So as he is not recruiting The state
ment goes on 70 declare that despite all ina
lying rumors put in circulation by his enemies.
the people of San Domingo are ready 70 support
him and that IL he not a just man they
would not turn TO him at time when weary or
the crueltes OF Heureaux, but would looh 10
else.
La I.ucha." having published report that
General Jiminez had started for Hayt. ne re-
plies to-day that he cannot understand how surn
stories get currency. unless II rs that there ara
those who wish the United States 70 take over
san Domingo. and that account are trying
10 discredit him in the eyes OF the American
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

sary OF police has arrested at the railroad sta-
ton man named Gallon. a marine engineer
who IS on his way from Rennes 70 HaVre
whose appearance corresponded with the de-
scription Of tho man who attempted to assas-
snate NJ. Labor. The man proved an alihI ana
was released
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
REVOLUTION SPREADING.
SUPPORTERS OF THE DOMINICAN GOVERN.
MENT IN A PANIC

Puerto Plata Aug. 1.-THE people here are N
wild panic The revolution against the Govern
rnent is gaining ground The situation Ia consd-
cred had for the Government forces. Surgeons
and drugs have gone from here TO Monte Christi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

Judge Hascau ~ the CITY Court yesterday ar'
nointed Louis Hauneman receiver m supplementary
proceedings for william G.. Hartmann. on the ap'
biication Of the Continental Trust Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
NOTES or THE STAGE.

II Is reported that Italian theatre is 70
he esta bshed In this city and will he ready 70 open
on September o. Various attempts have previ-
ously been made 20 establish Italian theatre
here. bur they have all been unsuccessful The
present one is under tho auspices ~ the Circoo
Artistico ElNonora Duse The name Of Stgnori
Duse l. used with her consent. and she has ind
Gated her willingness 10 act for the benefit Of the
enterprise II her other engagements permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15
ORGANIZING EXPEDITIONS IN CUBA.
GENERAL GOMEZ SAID TO BIZ DIRECTING Fill
RUSTERING OPERATIONS

ELSTEKINF NFERA II|NT-
Santiago de Cuba Aug. l4.-The military su-
thorities here have almost positive evidences
that the San Domingo revoutionists. through
their agents are organizing expeditions In this
province Some expeditions il s confidently as
serted have already started with a large amount
Of military supplies.
General Maxine Gomez is reported 70 ne d.
recting the organization Of the hibusters.
Representatives Of General Juan Isidro JIM
inez are now in the Holguin District. where they
are understood 10 be recruiting men.
General Leonard Wood. Military Governor.
has sent the gunbOat Baracoa. formerly SPAN
ish and an armed tug 10 patrol the north coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

Chicago Aug "a (SpeciaD Walter Hale the
actor. who retired from the cast OF Arizona last
week is 10 be married on Thursday to Miss Louis"
Closer Of indianapolis. Miss Closer IL young
actress known principally for her work in insenue
parts In the Grand Opera House Stock Company. IN
81 Louis. and with the Olcott and Crane com
pSnlsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

Judgment for r.3ei was entered YESTERDAY aEanst
t5or,ce u F.ldred of No. 70 West SNty-siVth-st.
IN favor OF J. Leach Barrett. Of London. Tor money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

DR. Smith was a member OF the Sons Of the
Revolution His home in this city was a. NO. to
West End-aye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

The regular term Of the stanhope-wheatcrof'
Dramatic School will begin on October 1s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

Miss Alice Nielsen arrived here from California
on Friday She will spend a fortnight ~ Long
Branch and then come TO the city for rehearsdls
OF her new operetta. THE Singing Girl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-15

ARREST OF A MARINE ENGINEER
Paris. AUG. IA dispatch from lie Mans.
12o miles southwest Of this city. said q comnis-