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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERS ARRESTED.
TWO MEN CAPTURED WITH BAD HALF DOLLARS
IN THEIR POSSESSION

Two MEN CAPTURED WITH BAD HALF DOLLARS
IN THEIR POSSESSION
Two men who the police believe the leaders
OF a gang OF counterfeiters which has been flood
ing the city lately with bad half dollars. were
arrested in the Bowery last night by the police or
,ba East Fifth-st station. The prisoners are
BENJAMIN Newell. twenty years old, who says he
lives AT No ln Nuns Vei-st.. Boston. and Henry
Keller twenty-five years old who gave his ad-
dress as No u West Ninety-seventh-st.. this city.
Complaints have been coming into the East
Fifth-st station since last November from dis
charged soldiers and sailors that they have been
receiving counterfeit silver dollars IN concert nails
and resorts along the Bowery Captain Diamond
detailed Policeman John Hackett on the case TWO
weeks ago Several nights ago Hackett noticed
two men acting suspiciously in the Bowery' pe-
tween East Fifth-st. and Houston-st In this
block are situated many resorts, among them the
yoIks Garden The policeman kept a sharp look
out for the men and last night they reeppeared
He saw one OF them hand something bright to MS
companion, and heard him say:
This is the Volks Garden. You go in and I'll
wait here"
Hackett did not wait for the man 10 go in. but
made a dash at him and seized him. The fellow
threw away the article which he held In his hand
but II was recovered II proved to be bad nf'y
cent piece Hackett then turned his attention 10
the other man, who had started to run away.
After a short chase he was caught Dy f0Hceimmal
Cary and Detectives Larkin ana NC w? az
ton Two more Of the counterfeit pieces were
found in Newells pockets and the CONS VIII a pe
raigned in the Yorkville Court this morning 49,,
Newell said he served in the Spanish, American
was honorably discharged from the Navy HIS
description tales with that given by seVeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
An ATHLETIC CLUB CLOSED FOR DEBT

Crawford. July a-The Crawford Athletic Club
has been closed by the Sheriff claim for rent
amounting to $3.50 owing 10 NJ. r. Thompson. The
club has been one Of the attractions for the male
portion OF the town. and It's roster OF members
contains the names OF many men prominent In
the place. the president being Township Clerk
Samuel T. Marshall Besides considerable per-
sonal property belonging to the members. the suits
and other paraphernalia OF the baseball team were
levied upon. thus preventing the game scheduled
between the club and the Manhattanvilles. OF New
York. on Saturday
The members whose belongings have been at
tachcd will have to make a proper showing 10 the
Sheriff II they wish TO prevent their sale under
the levy. In the last winter the association gave
several entertainments. which were social sue
ceeaes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
THE REV. j. F. CARSON'S LONG TRIP.

HE breaches THE LAST SERMON OF HIS SERIES
ON THE LIFE BEYOND"
The Rev. Jonn +. Carson. In the Central Presby-
terrain Church, jefferson and Marcy ayes, last
night preached THE Recognition Of Friends in
Heaven" Il was the last Of a series OF sermons
on "'rhe Life Beyond" and Mr. Carson tended
strongly to the belief that kindred souls will hold
communion beyond the grave.
The Rev Mr. Carson Will not preach IN his
pulpit again until September II. Next Sunday he
breaches in the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
in PhiladelPhia, Rev DR. Herr C. Mecook pas
Dwight L. Moody at Mortified. Before he re-
turns the Rev Mr.. Carson will attend and speak
at four conferences-in Eaglesmere. Penn: Ocean
CITY n j.; Winona. Ind. and Yarmouth y. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
Temper Fidelis
In Homo and Memory Of
SERGEA nj MAJOR HENRY GOOD.
OF the First Marine Battalion.
Who was KILLED In acton near
Santa Catalina de Guantanamo. Cuba
June XII MDCCCXCNfH
Erected by the officers Of the battalion
CHANGES IN WATER TOWER COMPANY

Water Tower No /. in De Kalb-ave., near Fort
Greene Place. ceased yesterday to exist a
separate company OF the Brooklyn Fire Depart
ment Hereafter II will be an auxiliary 10 En-
CINE No 20. in Safest. Six men from the 3d
Battalion, Engine No. 49, and Trucks Nos and
TO- Will be detailed TO the water tower. No
changes VIII be made Ia the running card OF the
tower which will heretofore. respond TO
alarms. The water tower which purchased
on the demands Of insurance men, has been al
most valueless In It's operation in Brooklyn. Two
or three engines required 10 operate the tower
and some Of the Brooklyn hremen say that the
engines can be better employed In throwing water
directly on the flames.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
r d. MOXHAN.

Vincand, July &c. d. Moxhan. a well known
philanthropist, died at his home here to-day His
death was the result OF injuries received last Sun
day On that day while seated in rocking chair
on his porch he rocked OFF the porch and fell to
the ground distance of six feet, and received in
ternal injuries
Mr.. Moxhan OF the founders Of the
Jersey Training School for Feeble Minded
Children located here. The new $4,000 adminstra-
ton building Of the home Is 10 be named the
Moxhan Building in his honor. II Is said on good
authority that Mr.. Moxhan has provided handsome
ly for the training school, and also provided for the
endowment of a public library al Woodstock, VT,
where he was born. He was seyenty-eight years
old and accumulated most of his wealth In the
mining business in Montana. His widow and
hrother surViXn him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
WHEELMAN AND BOY CAUSE ACCIDENT.

Samuel Young twenty-eight years old, Of No.
2lO Sutter-ave. went out for a drive yesterday
afternoon. He going down the Eastern Park
wav when a wheelman crossed in front OF him
and frightened the horse. The animal took the
bit In his teeth and away. Mr.. Young tried
to pull the horse up and TO escape running down
the hundreds OF cyclists who wheel along the
Parkway on a fine Sunday afternoon. He sue
ceeded but at Nostrand-ave. a boy threw a stone
AT the horse The animal shied. turned quickly,
upset the carriage and threw Mr.. Young out on
his head. He received lacerated wounds Of the
head and face The injured man was attended by
an ambulance surgeon, and started for home. The
horse caught by policeman two blocks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
ALARMED ABOUT TAXES.
RESIDENTS OF QUEENS BOROUGH FACE
HARD PROBLEM.

Rad MANAGEMENT IN LONG ISLAND Ciii rni"'
TO CONSOLIDATION RESPONSIBLE FOR
TAX RATE WHICH MAY REACH
PER CENT IN THE BOROUGH
The residents Of many sections OF Queens BOT
,,eh are IN q state OF alarm over the impending
tar rate There ts every indication that the rate IN
the borough will be in the neishborhood OF per
cent This is due 10 the special tax levy which VIII
have to be made to meet borough Indebtedness in-
CURED prior to consolidation or resulting rom ac's
prior TO consolidation The case OF Long lslano
Citv's tax muddle Is an instance. There Mayor
Gleason and the Board OF Aldermen were al oous'
and the city levy was delayed so tnat the CITY
had TO borrow tax or revenue bonds 10 meet a
part OF its expenses and then when consohdauoh
went into effect left legacy TO the city OF seVera
thousand claims, which II has cost much money 10
have tested and made binding by decree OF the
courts. The levy prior to consolidation ola not
raise sufficient moneys TO carry on the borough
government and the deficiencies must be met by
special tax levy.
To this special levy must be added the city rate
and the total rate in the borough OF the combined
CITY and borough lev1es will not be far from per
cent
What was Long Island City comes off easiest In
this matter although probably three-quarters of
the deficiency should be chargeable TO IT. Other
places raised more than their share OF the taxes
collected since consolidation. as compared with
Long Island City without leaving any debt or de-
ficiency 10 be paid out Of any except the regular
funds The residents of these sections are now
alarmed and claim that Long Island City, the first
Ward Of the borough, should bear the extra tax
levy Long Island Citys valuations were jumped
TO high figure under Mayor Geason's last ad-
ministration. In the course OF equalization the
assessors have reduced the total valuations In the
ward 100000. while raising the valuations IN the
whole borough by some S0,OOlV0. This VIII throw
more of the burden outside Of the First Ward than
II the valuations had been left as they were or
had been raised in proportion TO the rest OF the
borough.
Now the residents of Whtestone, Flushing and
other places in the other two wards claim that
they are overvalued and being unJustly treated
by having TO bear the burden Of Long Island Citys
errors They also claim that the First Ward OBJ
tains most Of the benefits resulting from CONSOLE
dalton. -, l..
A movement is on foot TO fight the extra levy In
the courts and unless the Municipal Council mas
some means Of avoiding the levy or coniining II 10
the First Ward there will be contest in the
courts which may tie up the whole city's levy Tor
months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
CHURCH CORNERSTONE LAID.

Montclnir July (SpeciaD-The laying OF the
cornerstone Of the Congrega tonal Church. In
Cooper-ave.. Upper Montcair. was interfered with
yesterday by the rain. and was ended this morning
at the regular church services There a large
gathering to witness the ceremonies. which began
with a short address by the Rev Howard S. Bliss
after which the Rev. 3. +. Bradford made an In
vocation. The rain then began falling. and the
laying OF the stone hurried The Rev Samuel
Bliss OF Beyrout. Syria. father OF the pastor. and
Charles ". Anderson. president OF the Board OF
Trustees, laid the stone. with silver trowel
In the stone was place FOR papers, records and
coins.
At the services this morning the address by the
pastor, the Rev. Howard Bliss, which inter
rupted yesterday delivered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
TIGHTENING THE NET.
JERSEY CITY'S POLICE CAPTURE RE-
GARDED AS IMPORTANT.
THE MEN BELIEVED TO HAVE OPERATED IN
SEVERAL CITIEs-IDENTlFIED BY DE-
TECTIVES AND OTHERS.

THE MEN BELIEVED TO HAVE OPERATED IN
SEVERAL CITIEs-IDENT1FIED BY DE-
TECTIvEs AND OTHERS
The developments yesterday assisted In fastening
guilt upon John Mahoney, alias Jack Sheppard;
John Mcintyre. alias George Edwards. and Charles
Wilson the three suspects whom Chief of Police
Murphy OF Jersey City believes guilty not only OF
the recent robbery OF the w. L, Douglass shoe
store No 10 Newark-ave.. that city, but OF other
robberies that have occurred in NewYork Brook
Ign and Newark in the last few months The prop
erty stolen amounts to between $4,000 and $4,000
Mrs Sanderson from whom they hired rooms,
Identified the men, Identification was also made
by Mrs. Frederick Herring wife Of Policeman Her
ring. who. with Mrs. Sanderson saw the men
taking several large trunks upstairs. Frederick
Hamilton also identified two OF the men. Joseph
McGrath manager of the Jersey City store. picked
two Of the men. who were stood up at 70
store two days before the robbery and asked about
two Illuminated signs In the rear. They SAID they
Reynolds. OF the Brooklyn Central Office. Captain
Reynolds. who called because a shoe store In his
bailiwick had beer turned on, said he would also
have women who would identify them at Head
quarters tomorrow morning. Detectives or the
New-York Central Office also looked over the men.
When Chief OF Police Murphy examined the
Mcintyre and Jack Sheppard CMahoney) lived,
he found in them ropes and shoes from the Brook
be used in erasing the Douglass mark from the
lining OF the shoe. A brace and bit were also
found in the trunks.
Police Headquarters in Jersey City yesterday, In
an effort to connect the prisoners with robbery
in wooster,,st. on July last; Henry J Berry a
robbed few weeks ago. also called. and identihed
a waistcoat, and also feed bag, similar to that
lar bag was found near the Douglass shoe store In
Jersey city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
ONE MAN KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED.

ARMENIANs CAUGHT UNDER A FREIGHT CAR IN
THE WEST SHORE YARDS wEEHAKEN
party Of Armenians consisting OF Gogas Karan-
faan, sixty years Old. Jeweller. Of No al Wall
nut-st.; Yousaf Kollanchley. thrty-fve years Old.
Of No 523 Shppen-st. Mugurdich Oskergian thirty
five years old, and his seven-year-od son, Of No.
523 Shippen-st, all West HOboken. went fishing
along the river front in Weehawken on Saturday
afternoon.
In a severe thunder storm they took refuge under
a freight In the West Shore yards drill en-
CINE backed into the and caught the fishing
party In trap. Karanfalians life crushed out
under the wheels and Kolanchley's right leg
cut off. Oskergian and his son escaped without IN
Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
WIDENING WESTFIELD-AVE.

COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISAL ALMOST
THROUGH WITH THEIR WORK
Elizabeth. July (SpeciaD.-The Commissioners
appointed by the Union County Court 10 appraise
the value OF forty feet OF land on the north side
OF Westhed-ave from Elizabeth to Crawford which
land is required to widen Wesheld-ave. to a county
boulevard, will finish its labors Tomorrow. and pre-
pare its report for presentation TO Judge Van
Syckel
. The Commission has examined eighty-fve tracts
OF land which includes all the ground wanted IN
Union Township. Crawford, Westfed. FanWO0i and
Painfeld Other property along Westie.d-aye Is
still to be appraised and II is more than probable
that Judge Van Syckel will appoint 10 do this the
Commission that has idst finished the work in
Union Township.
The work Of the Commission has been delayed be-
cause OF the many objections made by property
owners 10 the valuation placed by the Commission
their land. Judge Van Syckel however. IS
likely 10 ratify the figures which will be presented
to him by the Commissioners. as they have tried
to be as equitable possible In their awards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
NEWARK ROBBERY CLEARED UP.
THE JERSEY CITY BURGLARY LEADS TO A SAT-
ISFACTORY DISCOVERY

THE JERSEY CITY BURGLARY LEADS TO SAT-
IsFACToRY DISCOVERY.
The arrest by Jersey City officers in Newark on
Saturday afternoon OF two OF the burglars who
robbed the shoe store of John Douglass, No 10
Newark-ave, Jersey City on April 2s clears up the
mystery OF the robbery Of the clothing store of
John j. Berry Co.. No. 2sS Market-st.. Newark.
early on the morning of June s. in which clothing
worth about 5000 taken. The Berry robbery
was so audacious and the amount of goods taken
was go bulky that the police had suspicious about
the firm and entertained the theory that 1t was
with the connivence of somebody connected with
the firm that the robbery had been perpetrated.
The two burglars. John Mcintyre, twenty-seYen
years old and John Mahoney, flfy-three years old.
VINO were found at No. 422 Broad-st. in the COM
pany OF two women. had with them two trunks
and several valises. which were taken to Jersey
OF blue serge evidently part OF some plumber. The
Berry robbery recalled by a policeman, and
Henry j. Berry Of the firm, was sent for. He post
lively identified the garment as part OF the goods
in possession Of the burglars was also exactly like
a bag which had been left in his store on the
yesterday a Newark Diet e,tive made search IN
New-York and In the afternoon sent word TO New,
ark that ne had located the Berry goods and would
recover them to-day.
The Jersey city police discovered the hiding place
women who on Saturday went from Newark to Jer-
sey city to visit Charles Wilson; who had been ar;
rested by the Jersey CITY police last Thursday and
Identified one of the men who had robbed the
Douglass shoe store. He had also been identified
the broadway store in Brooklyn. and disappeared
Immediately after the place was robbed Of about
The TWO women ore OF whom was Wilson's wife
went to see lawyer and then returned TO Newark
They were followed by detectives and led straight
to the house I'm Broad-st.. where the officers found
Mr. Berry was much relieved by the arrest OF the
burglars and the identification Of the goods the
under which 1t had rested since the day Of the rob-
berry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
TRIED TO KILL THE PITCHER.
RARITAN POLICEMAN SHOT WILDLY IN
BOUND BROOK.
THE AFFAIR GREW OUT OF A BALL GAME WON
BY a TEAM FROM THE THIRTEENTH REGT-
MENT. OF BROOKLYN - TROLLEY

BY TEAM FROM THE THIRTEENTH REG1-
MENT OF BROOKLYN TROLLEY
CAR PASSENGERS SCARED.
Somerville July 9.-George Stevenson. a former
policeman OF Rarltan. attempted 10 kill James Nc
Inness. pitcher Of the Bound Brook baseball team.
at late hour last night in Bound Brook. The
Bound Brook team and nine from the 1871 Regi-
ment Of Brooklyn. played a game in Bound Brook
yesterday afternoon. which resulted In a victory
for the military team. Stevenson attended the
game. and bet heavily the Bound Brook team.
After the game Stevenson charged Pitcher Nc
Inness with throwing the game in favor Of the
Brooklyn team. He followed McTnness around In
public places during the night. and several times
repeated the charge in abusive language
McInness who had continued TO ignore Steven
son. lost his temper. and dealt him blow that
knocked him down. AS Stevenson regained his feet
he drew his revolver and opened fire Mclnness,
who stood near the station OF the Brunswick Trac-
ton Company, I'm Main-st. At the first shot Nc
Inness started to the street, and fell
directly In front Of trolley car The car was
stopped. and McInness jumped 10 his feet and ran
behind II. He followed by Stevenson who con
tinued 10 shoot at close range. A number or the
bullets from his revolver hit the trolley car. and
caused a panic among the passengers, who quickly
Jumped out the opposite side OF the car. Steven
son kept on firing until ne emptied his revolver
Mc1nness In the mean time had started on rapid
run up the street When overtaken by his friends
several blocks from the scene he was uninjured
but there two bullet holes in his coat Steven
disappeared after the shooting, and has not
been arrested.
Stevenson was suspended from the Raritan police
Bound Brook yesterday as special officer to serve
a warrant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
GUN FOR THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

REAR-ADMIRAL sCHLEY TO PRESENT ME-
MENTo OF THE vIzCAYA.
Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schey has not for
gotten the courtesy OF the Union League Club,
where a grand reception given to him last win
ter He intends to present to the club a one
FOUNDER rapid-hre gun which some of the members
Of the American feet captured from the Nizcaya,
one OF the best cruisers In the feet of Admiral Ger
The gun is in good condition, although II passed
through the fire Of the American guns and the con-
fusion which they made among the ships Of the
Spanish fleet. The weapon used on the upper
deck OF the Vizcaya In an attempt 10 sweep the
decks of the American ships Captain Jewell, Of
the cruiser Brooklyn. took the gun from the cruiser
several days ago, cleaned II up and sent it to Rear
Admiral Philips office. The latter turned 1t over
TO Rear Admiral Schley. who will the first OPP
portunity present 1T to the Union League Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
CALL TO A KANSAS PASTOR.

THE REV. A. W. VERNON ASKED TO COME TO
AN EAST ORANGE CHURCH.
East Orange. July (SpecaD.-A meeting Of the
congregation of the Grove Street Congregational
Church of East Orange was held this morning d.
recty after the morning service at which the ques
ton OF pastor 10 succeed the Rev DR.. Charles
Hall Everest was taken up. and unanimous call
was extended to the Rev. Ambrose White Vernon,
Of Hiawatha Kan. lie has preached Tor the
church number OF times lately. and has created
a favorable impression by his eloquence and fore.
ible pulpit manner. Mr.. Vernon Is native OF
Morrstown y. j.. where his parents still live. He
was educated In the private schools OF Morrstown
and entered Princeton University from which re
was graduated in 1891 He then entered the Union
Theological Seminary, and was graduated from
there at the head OF his class I'm 1874. taking a
fellowship He then went TO Germany end spent
two years In study. Returning TO the United St2tes
watha Kan. where he has been ever since. his
work there has been successful. and the chdrca
has grown under his care. He IS thirty years olo
ard is married
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
me Ne~$'sIN e~9s0ey

The Democratic Police Board OF Jersey CITY
has begun its wedding out process. Roundsman
John Drlscoll, Republican, was trieu on
Wednesday night on two technical charges OF
neglect OF duty arising from what should be q
proper Interpretation Of two vague rules ne
was adjudged guilty. and was ordered reduced
To the rank OF patrolman. but Driscoli' reaIZ-
ing in police parance ut was case OF pound
threw down his shield and left the room. DTS
coll is not inclined to be resigned. ana there are
indications Of sensational developments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
OBITUARY..
MRS. SUSAN K. BODE.

Mrs Susan X. Bode. of No. las Quincy-st.. who
died on Thursday evening from heart disease VIII
be buried to-day in the family plot In Greenwood.
Mrs Bode was one Of ten children OF the late Azel
Schermerhorn of NewYork who was descended
from the famous Schermerhorn family of Manhattan
Island The last surviving member Of her genera
lion is Thomas X Schermerhorn, builder and con-
tractor who lives In this borough. Mrs Bode was
born in New-York. seventy years ago. Her family
moved TO Brooklyn while she was young She Is
survived by her husband. John Bode: her son. Will
lam H. Bode. and her daughter. Mrs. T. j. Wash
h,1ry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
TOY PISTOL WOUND CAUSES LOCKyAW.

Orange, July (SpeciaD.-Staney Pierson, the
eleven year old OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Person
Of No 2SS North Park-st East Orange, is IN the
Orange Memorial Hospital suffering from an at
the Fourth of July. His condition is extremely
critical, and there Is little hope entertained for
him. On the Fourth he playing with a toy
pistol, and 1t accidentally discharged. TIE
wadding from OF the blank cartridges was
forced Into the palm Of his left hand making
painful wound. His mother washed and dressed
the hand, and the boy continued his play on FRI
day the hand swelled up, and young Pierson COM
planned OF pains In his head and jaws Dr. NJ
Herbert Simmons called In, and diagnosed the
case OF tetanus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
BAPTIST BOYS AT SHARK RIVER.

Asbury Park. July CspeciaD.-Two hundred
members OF the Baptist Boys Brigade. who are
camping the north bank OF Shark River
marched from their rendezvous to this place this
morning and attended service at the First Baptist
Church. The young soldiers were commanded by
General Kenyon. and were accompanied by the
National Baptist Boys Brigade Band. OF New
York City, fifty strong. The camp will be con-
tinued all summer. each company remaining two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-10
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM NJ. DEDERICK.

Elizabeth. July (SpeciaD.-William VI. Dederick
one of the oldest Republicans In this city, died to-
day at his home, No. Ernest He builder
by occupation ard born in New-York State
eghty-seven years ago, but came to Elizabeth
toward the close Of the Civil War. He was an old
time Wing but Joined the Republican party at its
inception and voted for General Fremont for
President. Mr.. Dederlck did a large business in
the building line. and brought up his sons In the
same occupation Four and three daughters
survive him. His wife died several years ago.