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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
DEATH OF ARCHDEACON COOPER.
HE HAD BEEN AS ISTANT SECRETARY or
THE DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND FoH
TWENTY-sIX YEARS.

The Rev. Dr. Edmund d. Cooper. archdeacon Oh
Queens in the diocese OF Long Island died late on
Saturday night ut MS hon e. the parsonage OF inc
Church OF the Redeemer In Astoria conphca-
ton OF diseases. resulting from weakening OF MS
constitution a year ago by an attack OF Illness
caused his death
DR. Cooper was born in Hastings. England III
1894 In 1910 MS father removed to th,F country
and made his home in Albany DIR. Cooper began
his studies for the ministry In 1871 and after STUDY
ing in Wisconsin. entered the General Iheoioslca
Seminary from which he was graduated In 1914
He was ordained the same year. This occurred IN
Trinity Church this city Bishop WainwriSht on
ciating. He was the first rector OF 81. Johh = III
ESSEX y Y From there he went 10 Nevada where
ne was rector OF Trinity Church. in Nevada cry;
He remained there three years. and then returned
to St Johns I'm Essex. In 1866 he resigned anu
went abroad. He returned after an extensive 'ouI'
ard founded the Church OF the Redeemcr IN As
torla The first services were held In small store
and were attended by seventeen persons from TINS
grew one Of the largest parishes In the EpiScopa'
Diocese Of Long Island: $780,, D..
DR. Cooper married Miss Susanna Mclean Ross
in Essex Mrs Cooper died in 1894. For twenty
six years Dr. Cooper assistant secretary or INC
Episcopal Diocese OF Long Island. He was chairman
OF the Diocesan Church building Fund trustee
Of the General Church Building Fund OF the United
States trustee of the General Theological Semi
nary a member OF the Diocesan Court and man
ager Of the Church Foundation OF brooklyn. nc
had been an archdeacon since 1925. The degree OF
Doctor Of Divinity conferred upon him IN losZ
by the University OF the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
THE VALUE OF A MAN.
HENRY A. POWELL SPEAKS ON THAT SUB
JECT BEFORE THE YOUNG MEMS
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.


DR.. Henry A. Powell. once a pastor. formerly
Register Of Arrears and prominent IN NePupi'O"
politics, spoke at the Central Branch OF the ioune
Mems Christian Association yesterday afternoon
on "A Mans Value 10 His State, He SAID 'ha'
there were too many Jaws the statute DOCKS 'oo
much lobbying at Albany and too little civil Der
vice The ba lot booth he called the political hoIy
of holes and declared that the man VINO ma
more than one mark on his ballot was general! "a
mora value 10 his State than the one VINO voted d
straight ticket without discrimination. DIT FoweH
hamed the newspapers for the slight Interest which
MANY people take In the affairs at the state captd
He said that while the dongs OF congress dns1,'
be fully reported on some ndiiOr o,nrnment received
little attention unless some scandal came up c.a
SpeciaI it ~ The First Reformed Church, and
Louis F Mabie cornet sooist, OF PeeRsKlI, n y. J.,
DR.. Powell in his opening TenaT b coToe from
all the powers held by the Nation nave cUlc o tT,
the States and that the cities were IN reaIy ny
creatures OF the legislatures AS the Vnn . OF U4e
political power. he believed thdl man O''' W "
should be given 10 the state -, -, ,..oros, ,r
In spcaning Of the remarkable lack OF interest," IN
State affairs he said: We often pray for Consess
and forget 10 pray for our Legislature and gracious
knows 1t needs praying for much more. ,n .ha
sneaker continued you've got TO watch and see
what they are doing In Albany me 9a1e5ne over
con domestic aTsirs Controls the character OF our
places Of amusement, and IN every way comes
S S9sfT IN t oSr day lives than the National Govern
After speaking Of the necessity FOR interest in the
a man must take the kind Of interest which pro-
duces action on his part and helps TO remedy tne
ready given He severely criticised the tendency
@any Of the laws could be interpreted only by
their trainers Patronage he characterlzed as the
curse ss c WORK S9e foT those Who go Albany
Dr. Powell said, was in the ballot booth. me al
dress was closed with a few remarks on the value
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
HIS MYSTERIOUS WATCH.
CLAFFERY CHARGED MEN WITH STEALING
HIS TIMEPIECE AND FOUND IT
IN COAT POCKET

strange came up before Judge Bremen
in the Butler-st. court yesterday morning. John
Clafferty. well-to-do contractor was complainant
against Robert Kelley no home given. and Will
lam Smith, Of No. III Coltmbia-st. Mr.. Claffery
lives No. q Tompkins Place.
Mr. Claffery said that he and his rode a
Hamilton-ave. on Saturday night. He sat be-
tween two men whom he identified the prison
ers After he had left the he noticed that his
chain was dangling and his watch was not In its
usual place. He and his after the car and
arrested the two men after struggle and turned
them over to the police. The prisoners protested
their innocence
When the hearing was about over Mr.. Clanery
reached in an inside pocket Of his coat for paper
and was greatly surprised 10 pull out his missing
watch He assured the Court that this the
first he knew Of his watch being there. He was
sure that Il was IN his waistcoat pocket and at
tached to the chain when he was on the car
Magistrate Rrenncr thought the case mysterious
enough 10 Justify him IN holding the prisoners. and
this he did for trial On January 10 Ex-Supervisor
Eugene Il. Judge went on the bonds OF both for
500 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
INCREASED FARES COMING.
ONE RESULT OF TROLLEY COMBINATION
ALREADY IN SIGHT.

<-.-x ,e,.So TRAFFIC SELECTED TO SWELL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR AND AGAINST
The first ,ntimation was given yesterday as 70
49,. we ON the nublic OF the consolidation OF
the two big railroad systems of Brooklyn Ihose
-. centre, the railroads are considering the
advisability Of increasing the fare to Coney Isl
"a ,ro-o 70 10 cents The reduction in price
Was arst made by the Nassau Company year
or en- ago In order TO get its share OF the Cohe'
Island traffic The other companies reluctantly
adopted the reduction.
Now. the railroad magnates figure that 'hey
can make as much money at the ola lo-oe".
fare even though they should carry only HAL
NAVY nassencers. This proposed increase
vou,d nrobably not be undertaken unless the
gmith-st line were first absorbed or an asiee-
ment TO charge 10 cents entered into Win IT.
The excuse thrown out for this proposed III
crease in fare is that the fve-cent rare Is .o'
popular. that 1t overcrowds the cars anu IN
duces disorderly people 70 take possessio" "a
them 7. is true that the conductors Of the
Coney Island cars, especially OF the nassau
lines, have shown no ability TO preserve order on
,hs care II was not uncommon last summer
for Nassau conductors to stand and laugh at
,.a ,r6ecen. sallies and outbreaks OF rufiians.
Those who appeal for the retention Of the five
,ar, Fare noint out that II has served the same
Good nurnose as fresh air funds that 1t ENABLES
the moor 70 leave the swelterng streets or the
c,tv and give their children and themselves q
breath Of sea air. II could not be estimated
how many lives were saved last summer o'
these cheap excursions
There is a law which prevents company
from charging more than five cents for con-
,,nuous ride in Brooklyn. This. 1t has been sus
Sested might be ingeniously evaded by USING
the routes Of two companies in going TO ConF9
island as is done by the elevated cohlpahIe9'
In that case however. there are dlstlhct coili-
panies but II is a question whether COMPANIES
Joined by leases would not be trealeu hS '''0
Company in the meaning OF this law, $500 -,
A less unpopular move, suggested by solhe %
+ha stockhoiders is that some of the Coney Isl
and lines charge five cents and others ~ Ceneo
In this case people who were Wiling 10 pay
Ave cents extra in order 10 escape the W.
crowded cars could be accommodated "lsho ,
being compelled 10 use the closed cars Vi 'lV
elevated roads. -, c. 1,oooh
For the purpose Of economy, the sea bea aSa
Palace NAV be used as a union station ana the
Nassau terminal abandoned for railroad Pui-
noses Several hundred thousand dollars ma!
he saved also by the combination OF the elec-
,riraI supply systems of the Nassau ana the
Transit companies. , co ooo -
II Is estimated that the Johnsons mace S@'VVv,
900 ont Of their FIVE years work IN ouldlns up
,ba Nassau Railroad. They Will now oeEote
themselves to introducing the trolley In LONDON
p n FLYNN has again left town. and Is walt
Ing for offers from the other slce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
THE MINISTER KEPT OUT or THE CHURCH.

The Rev George X. Herbst. who summary
dismissed from the pastorate of St. Paul's German
Evangelical lutheran Church. OF East Twenty
fifth-st., Bayonne, by majority faction or the
members present at the annual congregational
meeting held New Years Day unable 10
preach in the church edlhce yesterday as ex-Mayor
Parr. George Christ and William Wagner held pos
SEES sion of the church. Mr.. Herbst conducted
vices in the parlor OF his home in the parsonage
adjoining the church.
Il still the regular pastor Of the church. said
Mr.. Herbst. and refuse to be ousted. The Synod
has the matter OF my dismissal under consideration.
20 not fear the result OF their Investigations"
The Rev. A. Frey. the synofs moderator for the
district embracing St Pauls Church, refused to
supply the Farr faction with minister TO conduct
services In the church. and ruled that the Rev. Mr.
Herbst the regular pastor
II is understood that Mr.. Frey will visit st. Pauls
Church Tuesday everng TO hear the statements
OF both factions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
MEETING or EALLrANcE FRANCHISE.

Tho third meeting OF LAlllance FRANCHISE OF
Brooklyn took place Saturday evening In the
exhibition room Of Pratt Library, which had been
tastefuly decorated by Miss Plummer who was
the hostess OF the evening
There was a large attendance, the members en-
loving several charming Rotations given by MEM
beers OF the New-York French dramatic club, La
Cigale who had offered their services 10 their
Brooklyn compatrio,s. The membership Of LAM
people enjoy coming together socially and Ameri-
cans a gaN Of an opportunity to hear French
spoken
The next meeting OF Alliance Francaise will take
nIace on Saturday evening February H. at tho
house OF Mrs Lewis No. 30 Clifton Place. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
BURGLAR SHOOTS AT 4 PASTORS "H''
RED" DUGAN. INTERRUPTED WHILE RoBBlN'
HOUSE FLEEs AND Is CAUGHT.

RED" DUGAN. INTERRUPTED WHILE RoBb'N'
HOUSE. FLEEs AND is CAUGHT
Mrs Salome Peterson. wife OF the Kew D. -
Peterson. pastor Of the German Evangeheai "
theran Church. Jersey city. accompanied hef a"'
band TO church last night AS he was oe'a'', -.
a business meeting she went home alone, ~ ..
~ entered the house she saw a man In the ROC.
back OF the paror supposng II 10 De ner sv. ran
called TO him The man. instead on repiS ns ,olysr
az, OF tho room AS he did 50 he drew a re'9n "a
and fired at her The bullet few over ne, hs rs street
lodged I'm the door The man ran lnto 'ne ssourd
and Mrs Peterson opened a window ah ~ saan
for help Several persons. among mem tned no
Wolf pursued the fugitive. ana " OH MI y, notice
man down with his club. At the seven nor but
station ne gave his name as Ihomas D"e'
was Identified as Red DUgan. s, him for
Two years ago the police tired 70 arr s;ce in lis
n burglary, but he got away ana TOOK Icy CITY
sisters house which is on the brow OF JeIssd ,ea
Heights He barrioaded the house ana 10 sy hours
uolIremen who surrounded the house TOT ~. ~ The
Then ne escaped by climbing down the ~, ~ was ar
Heights. sixty feet. 10 the meadows, ~, nresent
rested afterward. but the police coulu "0'
sufficient evidence to convict him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWNS.
CITY.

The Union League Club will hold It's annual meet.
ing tomorrow night.
boulevard Commissioner Robert Urquhart is con.
fined to his home by serious attack ~ grip
Police Captains Cox and McNulty are ILL., The
former is a victim Of nfammatory rheumatism
and the latter has complication Of diseases.
The North Jersey Street Railway Company win
begin to-day to construct its Jackson-aye branch
In Greenville.
the first degree for shooting and mortaly woundlng
Andrew Henry. in Hoboken, vii, be resentencedt 70
day Reds counsel appealNl from MS conVlcuon
but the verdict sustained. .
The CONGREGATION OF Zion Evangelical Luthsraa
and ornate house OF worship. and has appointed
committee 20 have plans prepared. The congrega.
ton contemplates spending about s2o'V" IL nov
occupies a small frame church. ~,
The Board of Trade will have It's annual anne
on February H. and has invited Admiral sampS'
and Governor Voorhees,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
POLITICIANS AT bob" DATIS'S FAIR.

The Democratic politicians OF Hudson County
literally patronized the fair OF the Robert Davis
Association. which opened last Monday night. and
ii is estimated that $1,000 cleared last week.
The standard bearer lively pace for his fol-
lowers He nightly at the fair visited all the
booths. and took CHARGES on the hundred or more
articles be disposed of by turn OF the wheel.
Politicians fortunate who escaped with an
expenditure OF SO for the saeswomen were album
dant and importunate. among those who took
chances on one Of the pianos Edward Clifford.
who convicted of the murder Of Division super
intendont Watson. of the West Shore Railroad
Company. The matron Of the county jail Miss Muir
ray, is of the en- husastic and energetic sales
women. and Clifford through her. invested s.. The
fair will continue this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
QUARTERS FOR THE INSANE.
PLANS NEARLY COMPLETED FOR COTTAGES IN
ISIIP.

PLANS NEARLY COMPLETED FOR COTTAGES IN
ISIIP.
The plans for the new cottages which are to form
q part OF the secondary buildings OF the Manhat-
tan State Hospital In Central Islp are nearly COM
Melted and the working plans under contract
and will be ready The plan Of distributing
tho naiients into small buildings and forming them
into antilles is being carried out In the designs,
but the buildings are to be all connected. and each
,Utll he accessible from the ones next TO H. There
viii be four groups OF buildings each group with
lis central building devoted to the officers and at
PENDANTS and the adjoining ones TO the patients.
The dining rooms will be connected
There will be no attempt al ornamentatlOn. the
only breaks In the severity Of the structures being
bv the pitched roofs and dormer windows. The
lighting heating and ventilating Is 10 De operated
from a central power house. which Is designed to
ultimately furnish power for the entire hospital
buildings Everything Is 70 be nreproof as far as
possiblc although the money TO be expended does
not permit perfection In this line Fire walls occur
at abort distances. and the roofs are slated The
water supply Is ample. and the plumbing OK all
kinds of the most modern STYLE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
JOHN PAUL JONES'S FLAG.

THE STANDARD OF THE BON HOMIE RICHARD
PLACED IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
Montclair. Jan. Is (SpecaD.-Mrs. II. R. 5. P.
Stafford. Of this town. went TO Washington a few
days ago and presented to the President for the
National Museum the John Paul Jones nag, which
was saved by Lieutenant Stafford In the engage
mcnt between the Bon Homme Richard and me
Scraps on september 80 l779 and which. ii il said.
the first American flag that ever hoated In
ENGLISH waters saluted by foreign nation.
Mrs. Stafford presented evidence 10 this effect.
The flag was given to Mrs Staford's ancestor.
James Bayard Stafford, by tie Marine Commission
of Philadelphia in 1854. 'On account Of his meri-
tOrous service throughout the late war The mag
occupies conspicuous place in the National
Museum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
KILLED WHILE LOOKING FOR WORK.

Philllpsburg, Jan. 15.-(Special.)- Cieorge Smith
twenty-five years old. and Elmer Scott .wenty-four
years Old employed at the Taylor Iron and Stee.
Works at High Bridge. struck by a New-Jer-
sey Central express train at Hampton Junction Sat
urday night and sus tanned injuries that caused
Smiths cath while on his way TO the Easton Hos
pital, while Scott lies in the hospital and cannot
cover.
The men were laid of last week and had boarded
a coal train at Hgh Bridge and rode Hampton
Junction, where they had intended 10 take a freight
train for Jersey city 10 LOOK for work II while
waiting for the freight train that they struck
Smith was unmarried and lives at Nicetown Ph!la-
delphia. Scott has a family at Trenton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
GIRL DANGEROUSLY BURNED.

Kate Kosene burned. II is thought fatally
AT the home OF her parents. No. &c North Thrd-st
on Saturday night. She was with her fifteen
months-oh sister In room where they had been
locked In by their mother when she left the house to
call on a neighbor. About hour later Peter
Klineheimer called at the house md found smoke
Issuing from the windows. He ana some neghbors
broke in the door. They found that the clothing
was almost completely burned from the body Of the
older girl She was unconscious, and the infant
was also suffering from the effects OF the smoke
but was not severely injured. The older child
taken 10 the Eastern District Hospital II II
thought that the fire was started by the children
while playing with matches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16

In St Johns Hospital in Long Island City is a
middle-aged woman, well dressed and respectable
annearpr who was 70 Ind unconscious yesterday
AZ Nul.st and Futon-aye Astoria. She Is about
forty years old and weighs about $50 pounds. She
IS five feet four inches in height, and Is thought TO
he suffering from apopleXy or heart trouble.
,shc was unconscious when found, and has re-
NAMED i'm a coma ever since The doctors at the
hnsrital have not been able 10 revive her She has
dark skin and iron gray hair. Her skirt s black
me waist brown and she had or. back cape and
black bonnet Her underwear Is white, or good
quality but unmarked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
CONVEYS ANNUAL FIRE.
SOME WOODEN BUILDINGS DESTROYED
NEAR THE BOWERY.

NEAR THE BOW EK1.
Coney Island had Its annual fire yesterday. II
differed from previous fires In being less disastrous
and by coming early az to give the owners
plenty Of time in which TO rebuild. Nine buildings
were burned down damaged. and the loss was
estimated at $4,000. but is probably not more
than 5000
The fire started from overheated stove in n
two-story frame building in Buschmann's Walk,
two hundred feet south Of the Bowery. That house
and one of the same size adjoining It were burne
down. They were bo:h the property Of Frank
Schultz who lived I'm the second house. The next
to go were five two-story buildings owned by a. d.
Buschmann. and used as concert halls IN the sum
mer. Each put his loss at 5000. Slight DAM
also caused 10 a two-story frame house
In Schweikerts Walk. owned by Hannah Washauer.
and building opposite 10 It, belonging 10 Busch
mann
There two alarms. The volunteer fremen
aided the regulars In handling the flames. The
police reported that the buildings were not insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
HUSBAND AND WIFE DEAD.

Brunswick. Jan IL (SpeciaD.-Augustus
STEELE elghty-seven years old. a member OF the
family after which the village Of S,elton In Mid
dlesex County was named. died ~ his home In
that place yesterday afternoon from pneumonia
Last evening his widow died from the dis
ease. Mr. STEELE a prosperous farmer. and
had been the postmaster at Stelton for several
wears. A daughter. Miss Angene STEELE. Is also
i'll from pneumonia There three other chill
Miss Julia STEELE, OF Stelton; John STEELE OF
Parkcrsburg. ". Va, and Spencer STEELE OF Dali
ton. Penn. The funeral OF Mr. and Mrs. STEELE
will take place Tuesday at the Stelton Baptist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
MONTCLAIR.

Montclalr Chapter Daughters OF the Americas
Revolution. has elected these officers; Regent Flor
ence O. Rand: vice-regent Mrs. Clark F. summer;
secretary. Mrs James ". Trimbe; treasurer MS
Hugo Reid: registrar Mrs Henry +. Stronmeyef
and historian Mrs L. L. S. Chairman.
Edward Holmes, for many years IN me en p.Y
road Company. died yesterday morning az as
home. No Il Gates-ave from apoplexy. he was
horn in Warren County. and was a veteran OF tne
S.ivil War Mr. Holmes was ffty-hve years o.
and leaves a widow and four sons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16

AT the regular monthly meeting Of the Emerald
Association held the Columbian Club, No 81
Hanson Place yesterday afternoon. the committees
for the approaching ball appointed and the
boxes disposed OF. George n. Dallon was appointed
chairman of the Reception Committee. and John j.
Murphy chairman OF the Floor Committee All the
boxes were sold except two Among the purchasers
were President James J. Byrne, James j. Cassidy
and 7 J. HigginbOtham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
WANT TO RETURN AS A REGIMENT.
MEMBERS OF THE THIRD DO NOT WANT
TO BE MUSTERED OUT IN GEORGIA.

TO BE MUSTERED OUT IN GEORGIA.
New-Brunswick. Jan. Is (SpeciaD.-Complaint IL
made by friends Of the Sd New-Jersey Volunteers
now at Athens. Ga. against the plan OF the GOV
eminent to muster out the regiment at Athens, IN
stead OF allowing the command to return In
BODY TO Elizabeth, where II first mobiliZed
The volunteers do not want to be disbanded eight
hundred miles from home, and be compelled 10 re-
turn as individuals without equipment or arms
A petition may be prepared and sent to the war
Department asking that the desire OF the soldiers
In this matter be gratifed.
a committee composed Of representatives OF
twenty civic organizations In New brunswick Is
arranging for a reception FOR the members OF Com
pany D, Sd New-Jersey Volunteers and for New
brunswick soldiers in other companies in the regl-
ment on their return TO this city from Athens.
The day will be observed as holiday, and fac
tories stores and schools will be closed. When the
company leaves Elizabeth Chief Engineer Banker
of the Fire Department will sound twelve taps on
the fire alarm and the organizations Will gather
at the Pennsylvania Railroad station 10 receive the
boys There will be a parade. a banquet at Iim-
merrnans Hall. and In the evening reception IN
Columbia Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
SAID THEY WERE PLAYING HEARTS.

chief Of Police Murphy Of Jersey city received
two letters last .eek from women complaining
that their sons visited Charles Kendalrs cigar
store, No. i05 Grovc-st, every Sunday afternoon
and PLAYED poker In rear room. Detectives Pear
son Prescott and Gallagher yesterday afternoon
made "A raid the place. They arrested Kendall
and nine young men who were playing cards. The
prisoners say they were engaged In friendly game
OF hearts when the police arrived. table with n
drawer for the chips that went 10 the proprietor
as his commission. was cOnhscated. A raid was
Kell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-16
TO EXAMINE THE DlSPATcHER's ORDERS

New Brunswick Jan. is (SpeclaD.-Prosecutor
John s. Voorhees,. OF Middlesex County will go to
Easton, Penn. tomorrow, 10 begin an investiga-
ton into the cause Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
wreck at Grcenbrook tanks last Monday. Al the
Offices Of the railroad company In that city he
will examine the train orders and schedules on
which the trains were run and he expects TO have
the corporation OF the officials OF the road In his
work Should the facts disclosed be deemed sum
cient for an indictment. the matter Will be laid be-
fore the April Grand Jury.