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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
AN INDIGNANT PROTEST.
CRITICISM OF THE ACTION OF THE ORANGE
BOARD OF EDUCATION IN DISMISS


CRITICISM OF THp ACTION OF THE ORANGE
BOARD OF EDUCATION IN DISMISS
ING FIVE TEACHERS
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; Lovers OF justice and friends OF the public
schools will read with indignant protest OF the
action OF the Orange Board Of Education. In secret
session Monday evening last, which resulted In
notice being sent to five women teachers that their
engagements would terminate with the present
school year.
Among the teachers so dropped is Miss Laura NJ
Reed the gifted and respected principal Of Park
Avenue School a woman OF more than local repu-
etion. OF executive ability far beyond the ordi-
nary. Jealous and tireless worker in every cause
whose aim is the efficiency of the schools and the
elevation Of the professional standard Of teaching
No cause is even limited at for Miss Reeds re-
moval unless IL be the opinion OF superintendent
Syingle that the principal OF a school should be
man in accord with which idea experienced and
notably efficient women principals are being dis
placed by men who frequently entirely without
experience teachers, and who are not always
distinguished for character and culture. a., l.,
Miss Reed Is woman OF the nlgnest stanuhs ~
her city and there is general indignauon at tne
action OF the school officials, but probably as mite
heed will be given now TO the sentiments % t The
bills as there was when Superintendent CUTS, OF
Orange was ruthlessly thrown out OF ONCE, no
cause being assigned except that he was 100 much
Of a gentleman" Az, 1a
II is high time that a Mr.. Cults or a Miss Reed
had the courts determine wnetner d d ooaub bl,ciy
education may except sufficient grounus puplcIy
sustained. thus rob men and women OF t"eir pi'
fesslonal reputation. ., l.. 49,. ,oon,a
of Orange permit this action Of the Board OF Edu-
cation to be consummated: Nery respectfuEy:
ELIZABETH A; ALLEN
yice-Principal School No g. Hoboken.
Hoboken May S, 1899.
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General was so satisfactory that he received man!
compliments from his chief He was in the NaVai
Hospital only n short time before he was able 10
improve the discipline
Last fall when the Navy Department decloed 10
establish a naval hospital at Manila Surgeon-Gen-
eral Van Reypen selected young Or. Benton as
good man to intrust with the work: The BROOKLYN
man was ordered to sail the Solace. and on
reaching Manila reported to Admiral Dewey. Inc
latter after watching his work for Few weeks
has given him charge OF all the details in connec-
ton with starting the new naval hospital. he is
probably the youngest assistant surgeon ever IN
trusted with such an important piece OF WORK
DR. Benton was born In Oil City, Penn. and came
10 Brooklyn several years ago with his father, Ut
stewart r. Benton OF No. 1853 Bergen-st. The
father is a well-known member OF the Union
League Club is one Of the active members OF the
the building OF the home for the society. in Bed
ford-ave ,.
DR. Frederick L. Benton popular house
surgeon when he was at the City Hospital and lust
before sailing Solace his friends presented 10
him handsome sword He Is graduate OF the
College OF Physicians and Surgeons. In Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
DEATH OF ASSEMBLY CLERK JOAES.
Vice-PrinciDal School No. ..
Hoboken. May s. 1899.

HE HAD REPRESENTED THE OLD IRVlNGToN DID
TRIcT IN THE NEw-JERsEY LEGISLATURE.
Irvington May s (SpeciaD.-Thomas II. Jones ex-
Assembyman from this district. and VINO Tor the
last two years had been the clerk of the House OF
Assembly of New-Jersey died early this morning
at his home, In Centre-st. from pulmonary Uouoie
aggravated by heart trouble and dropsy Mr. Jones
went to Trenton at the opening Of the Legisiature
against the advice OF his physician lie was oohged
to return before the close or the session. ana
had been confined to his bed since then.
Mr. Jones was born in Harrison In 1861 ana was
educated in the public schools there. He was Ielt
an orphan when ten years old and worked on
farm in Hope Warren County, for. number OF
wears In 1880 he married daughter OF James ~
Cotton OF Irvington. and settled here In 1871 ne
was elected Village Clerk. holding the place tnree
years when he was appointed postmaster oy res
ident Harrison In 1895 he was elected 10 the As,
semby from the Irvngton district and reeected
Clerk Of the Assembly. which place he has since
held. . -, rrorLl,r T odoe +
and A. NJ: clinton Lodge. l. O. o. F; irvin nsea
Souncil Junior o. U. A. NJ. and Royal OAK Lodge
K and L. Of G. s. He was president OF the irv-
incton Building and Loan Association mem n9
Of the Myrtle Park Land Company and OF me I'm I'm
ION Water Company. He was trustee or the lr'-
inrton Christian Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
SUICIDE OF ROSE RUDOLPH.

WOMAN FORMERLY WELL KNOWN IN TRENTON
RETURNS THERE AND TAKES POISON
Trenton. May (SpeciaD.-Rose Rudolph. who
was several years ago the proprietress OF resort
which bore the reputation OF being the veiest
dive In New-Jeisey. committed suicide to-day by
swallowing mixture Of carbolc acid and laud-
anum. She purchased the poison at a drug store
opposite the Trenton Battle Monument. and poured
1t down her throat while walking the pavement
a block away She fell to the ground shrieking in
agony. and taken to Mercer Hospital where
she died within two hours.
The woman noted for her beauty, and five
years ago prominent politician began caring for
her She gave up her business here and went TO
Philadelphia to live Two or three days ago she
reappeared in Trenton going to the house OF a
woman friend To her she complained that the
man had failed TO provide for her recently. and
she expressed her determination 10 end her life.
Early this morning she was detected when at
tempting to nhale gas: The woman is said to have
been the daughter OF a merchant In Hamburg
Germany In her previous residence In Trenton
she amassed considerable money but lost all OF II
in Philadelphia bucket-shops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
FUNERAL OF HORATIo L. OLCoTT TO-DAY.

Mrs Horatio L. Olcott. whose husband comml'teo
suicide I'm Cooperstown. n. Y, on Saturday night.
with her three daughters and two sons. and An
drew j. Perry brother-in-law OF the dead man. and
his family, started early yesterday morning for
Cherry Valley y. Y, where the funeral VIII De
held to-day. Before leaving they had received no
further particulars and unable to say what
yas the cause of Mr. Olcotts suicide. II indeed he
had. according to the dispatch killed himself by
drinking laudanum.
Mr. Olcotf was born in Cherry Valley about fifty
Eve years ago. He was the son of Horatio J. Oh
colt who for many years was the head OF the
hank in Cherry Valley. When Mr.. Olcott was
Young man he went TO Brooklyn. where he lived
Tor many years. doing business In Network as
broker Later Mr.. Ocott returned to Cherry Val
lev and remained there a number OF years as
president OF the bank. In the middle OF last week
ba started on a business and pleasure trip to OF
seso County The family know OF no reason why
he should commit suicide and were much sur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
LIZZIE KRANZ RECOVERING.
A WARRANT OUT FOR THE ARREST OF THE
HEALER" WHO TRIED TO CURE GAN
CREME WITH NOMINATIONS
PASTE AND TEA

Lizzie Kranz, the tweve-y yea old girl whose left
leg amputated by the surgeons at the Eastern
District Hospital on Saturday after a so-called
healer had allowed gangrene to nearly kill the
child. is the road to recovery. so the doctors
at the hospital said last night. Lizzie, whose
parents live at No. lCS North Eighth-st was nearly
dead when her brought TO the attention
of the hospital people The healer" in the case
said TO be a Mrs Miller. OF No. 3l2 East Twelfth
ST., Manhattan. d she has been treating the child
for several weeks. In the early part OF March
Lizzie taken sick with Inflammation OF the
bowels. and when she had recovered she COM
planned of an itching sensation In the toes of her
left foot. Little attention paid to 1t until two
weeks ago. when the foot became bad TO
alarm the mother of the child. Lizzie then could
not stand on her feet.
Dr. Fowler. OF the Eastern District,
suited, and he suggested that the child be taken to
the Eastern District Hospital at once. The chd's
mother. Mrs. Schneider. she being the second wife
of her husband. was about to have the child taken
to the hospital when her sister suggested that
woman In Manhattan, effecting wonderful cures
necessary. The "healer" summoned and
treated the child. who became steadily worse.
The mother finally called in DR.. Silas c. Blaisdell
surgeon-in-chef of the hospital. after which the
child was removed TO the hospital. II was found
necessary to amputate the leg few inches above
the knee.
a German tea, and put on the leg some kind OF
paste and while she was doctorng the child spread
her hands over Lizzie and muttered an Incarnation.
President Murphy Of the Board OF Health yes
terday morning directed Sanitary Superintendent
Roberts TO take immediate action against the
alleged healer" Mrs. Miller who is alleged to
the Centre-st court to get warrant Tor the arrest
or the woman
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.JTSTICE GAYNOR WAS ANGRY
,u,RYMAN MADE MESS OF THINGS IN THE
Ely CASE. AND WAS KEPT IN AFTER
yUEpE nISCHARGED.

A JlIRYMAN MADE a Mi>SS -
Fr.y CASE. AND WAS KEPT IN AFIEh
THE OTHERS WERE DISCHARGED.
,rs,,ce Gavnor yesterday afternoon played the
ART. Of a severe schoomaster. the suo1ect Vi ms
msn,easure being a iuryman named jeremiah QuirK'
Mr. ouirk was one Of the Twelve men VINO WIZ
to % determine the sanity of George Z. Ely
uoal,bv BROOKLYN man. who has lately oeeh
,,ardine large sums OF money in buhdlhg lreah
mmmer villas in Nova Scotia, and OF whose eO'e"
,rici,ies The Tribune had a story lie" DAYS as
A number of physicians testified yesterday 'ha'
rlv was undoubtedly insane, and there was pro-
,uced in court a letter addressed 10 oupie"o
-, rust,ce from Ely In which the defendant IN
,oked divine guidance for the Justice IN hahon"s
,,s case The queer phraseoogy OF 'he ie. .
strengthened the belief Of Justice Gaynor that Ely
s. insane After full! presentation OF tne lac'S
he fury went out 1t was naturally expected ny
he Justice and the lawyers that they wouiu re-
urn in a few minutes. but the afternoon began 10
,rae drearily away and Justice Gaynor became
inpatient Finally he sent word Tor the jury anu
.hev filed in sheepshly. In response 10 ques-
ion the foreman said that all OF them hlmsei III
.Iuded we're Of the opinion that MI Ely was
insane but that one Of the jurymen could not be
convinced OF II.
Justice Gaynor found out the mans name, ana
addressed him: We'll, Mr.. Qurk, what's the mat
.er? Have you any doubt about the insanity Oh
ouiTk looked stupidity at the Justice. and finally
numbled about wanting more evidence; o..
"Put YOU heard what the doctors saldF -
oh yes Of course. The doctors may have TOO tha
word NAV This retort and the suspicion enter
aimed BY Justice Gaynor that Quirk had taken en-
90 much liquid refreshment when ne was OUT a.
uncheon made the Justice angry
Leave the jury box!' said Justice Gayhor
,ternly . ,,. A. oosa
Then he directed the lawyers to bring the case
on for new trial to-day. telling them th h ne
would see that greater care was USED IN the Sc
ection OF Jury Then he DISCHARGED the eleven
n,rvmen with thanks and they filed out Quirks
lace took on beseeching look as he saw MS cohi-
P"a:What becomes of me; can / go. too. Judge?
ono sir: not now You sit right where you are.
Pn see to your case laser. 800 49, -
Ouirk remained as II frozen 10 his seat the re-
msinder OF the afternoon not daring TO again incur
The displeasure of the magistrate. He was not al
lowed 10 20 until court adjourned for the Gay
new Jury will take up the Ely case again To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
THE PHELPS MANSION ON FRE.

SAVED BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE ESTATE. WHO
ARE ORGANIZED AS A FIRE BRIGADE
Hackensack May S.-There was fire this after
noon at the Phelps mansion. In Teaneck, which
for a time threatened the destruction OF the
house The fire started in the storeroom on the
second floor The employees Of the estate put out
the Are Meanwhile word was sent 10 Englewood
and 70 this place for aid. Firemen from both
niaces responded. but by the time they reached
the house the fire out. It was two-mile, run
end rad the fire gained Roadway the building
won,d I've been beyond saving before the fremen
arrived The house has hose reels and plugs on
all doors and this saved 1t. The water did more
damage than the flames. the loss beng ABOUT
$500 Mrs. Phelps was at home ana ~ r, M Nun
phelps were visiting her. Dr. Won Rottenourg Is
nresident of the University OF Bonn. -,
CAPTAIN Phelps. who lives about a mile from n ms
mothers home has suffered severe losses three
zines within a year from fires His greenhouses
We're twice burned the last time in intensely Goa itl
weather and many tropical plants and orchlds
were DESTROYED by the frost Recently Captain
Pbelps organized a fire brigade among his em-
Moves and an alarm system. The men are peiis
drilled by Chief Morton. Of Hackensack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
MAY NOT SEE THE MINUTES.

INDICTED QUEENS COUNTY OFFICIALS LOSE AN
APPEAL TO JUDGE MOORE
County Judge Harrison S Moore in the Queens
County Court In Long Island City. yesterday
handed down his decision denying the application
OF Surrogate Daniel Noble TO inspect the minutes
Of the Grand Jury which indicted Deputy Surro-
gate George i. CHASER and ex-Supervisor Joseph
Kernel Of Newtown. The Judge said there was
nothing in the evidence presented to the Grand Jury
with which the defence not familiar
Judge Moore, however. requested the District-At-
torney TO supply to Mr. Noble copy OF the contract
entered into on May l. 1897, by which Mr.. Bermel,
acting as Supervisor. retained Mr. CHASER coun-
sci for the Town Board OF Newtown at a yearly
salary OF $500 1t is on account OF this contract
that both CHASER and Bermel were indicted. II Is
alleged that CHASER collected bill for $500 for his
services in preparing bond issues For auditing this
bill Mr. Bermel indicted. and he Is also accused
OF misa ppropratng $500 interest money.
The accused men will now be allowed TO plead to
the indictments against them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
WILL SPEAK on 1.-THE OPEN DOOR,"
MANHATTAN BROOKLYN CONGREGATIONAL MIN
listers TO MEET IN CONFERENCE

MANHATTAN BROOKLYN CONGREGATIONAL MIN
IsTERs TO MEET IN CONFERENCE.
Hawaii and Porto Rico will be under discussion at
the May meeting Of the Manhattan Brooklyn Con-
ference OF Congregational Churches. which is be
held on Thursday next In the Church OF the Pill
grims. Remsen and Henry SITS. The conference in
cludes the pastors and delegates OF all Congrega-
tional churches I'm Manhattan. The Bronx Brooklyn
Queens and the suburban towns. There will be
two sessions. The afternoon service will begin al
o'clock with devotional exercises. be led by the
Rev. II. G. Miller OF Manhattan. The business
session will follow With reports from. the various
churches and the election OF officers The Rev Dr
X. S. Storrs will make address.
Supper will be served by the women OF the
church. and after a social hour the conference will
begin. again at o'clock The opening devotional
exercises will be conducted by the Rev William b
Allis pastor OF the Mayfower Branch OF Plymouth
Church. The Rev. Douglas Putnam Birnie will
talk on Personal Observations in Hawaii" and
the Rev. Dr. William Hayes Ward, Editor OF The
Independent" Personal Observations in Porto
Rico" The talks will take the form OF a discus
sion the subject OF The Open Door"
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ANOTHER TRIAL FOR FIELDING.
FOUR MORE INDICTMENTS FOUND AGAINST
THE FORMER DEPUTY COMMISSION
Err OF CITY WORKS

-Four additional indictments found against
former Deputy City Works Commissioner Fielding
by thesGrand Jury yesterday. They were the re-
suit Of the investigation which has been going on
under the direction OF Assistant District-Attorney
Emerson. and along lines suggested by testimony
which brought out in the Willis Philips trial.
The indictments. 1t is said. are based alleged
transactions in the Cozzens Doody contract for re-
paving New-Utrecht-ave II is said that District
Attorney Steele will retry Fielding entirely upon
the new indictments.
Mr. Fielding out Of town yesterday. but It
is said he will be In court with his lawyer. Charles
J. Patterson. this morning. ready TO answer 10 the
indictments. The pleading Will be before Judge As
pinan
Jansen, the warrant clerk in the Controllers Of
fee, who It is said. frauduently passed warrants.
will be brought up for trial tomorrow. Assistant
DstrictAttorney Van Colt will have full charge OF
the trial. After II Is disposed OF the famous WI
nant- Hepburn Grand Jury bribery will be put
tNe calendar Assistant Dlstrict-Attorney EN-
erson is working hard in gathering evidence In this
,.ac ,.nIen. = VA,lecteu. VIII be exceedingly in
fereSfinR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09
ONLY MEN AND BOYS IN THE CHOIR.

THE RECTOR OF GRACE CHURCH JAMAICA
MAKES A CHANGE IN ITS MUSICAL AFFAIRS
The choir Of Grace Church. jamaica OF which
the Rev. II. o. Ladd Is rector. is composed en-
tirely OF men and boys. Heretofore women were
in the choir but on Sunday they absent for
the first time. and Rector Ladd says he is going TO
try TO do without them in the future. The singing
the Sunday service was satisfactory to the rec
tor and the congregation also praised It, Mr. Ladd
says he Is opposed 10 women In a choir general
principles
The chormaster. Ernest T. Winchester. who is
also the organist, is to his connection with
the church at the end Of this month 1t is said that
he had a disagreement with the rector about choir
matters.
The rector and Mr. Winchester both declared that
their difference not OF much account The
chormaster was engaged by the year. and the off,
Gals Of the church say that he Is leaving because
his contract expires.
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| TROUBLE IN IMMANUEL CHURCH.
THE PREsBYTERY ASKED TO INVESTIGATE
THE AFFAIRS OF THE FLAT
pTrsH CONGREGATION

BUSH CONGREGATION.
A surprise sprung on the Brooklyn fresoy-
terry last night at Its special meeting In the
Memorial Church, In Seventh-ave.. by request
from the pastor OF the Emmanuel Church. OF Flat
bush for a sommittee to investigate the anairs OF
his church It was learned that bitter
quarrel has been going on for some time between
members OF the session OF the church and the
Rev c. L. McCleand. the pastor. The latter
thinks he has been ignored in number OF matters.
and has told the members OF the session that he
will stand II no longer. Mr.. McCleland was mod
orator OF the Brooklyn Presbytery last night. but
he refused TO talk about the trouble. On motion,
the Presby:ery appointed the Rev. DR.. BurreiI. Dr.
Carson and DR.. Foote and Elders Tower ana Hen
derson committee to investigate the trouble. The
lmmanuel Church is a young society. III was Or
ganZed in 1897, and has a membership or ABOUT
two hundred. and the Sunday school numbers
about three hundred
The Presbytery last night, after euogistic ad-
dresses by Drs. Carson. Foote, Burrell Dawson and
others. severed the relations between itself and the
Rev DR. T. A. Nelson who lately resigned from
the pastorate OF the Memorial Church. Dr. Nelson
was present last night and spoke feelingly OF the
breaking OF the ties. He IL going to take absolute
rest from mental labor FOR two years after which,
his physician thinks he will be strong as ever.
DR.. Nelson said he was going TO farming on
small scale.
The Rev. DR.. Alexander McGafin, the new pastor
OF the Second Presbyterian Church. who is TO be
Installed tonight, received into the Presbytery
last night. The Rev. DR.. A. II. Moment Will sup
ply the pulpit OF the Memorial Church until further
notice.
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10 TTsE SMOKE CONSUMERS.
rrDERAL BUILDING FITTED WITH iH'T
LATEST APPLIANCES.


rrcroR MooRE-PREsENr oFFENDhN'
AGAINST THE HEALTH ORDINANCE
NOT DISTURBED.
Moore. United States Collector o, Al,
..,rsl Revenue said yesterday tna' ne - puld-
~ a mound of soft coal used In the cue ~ GEAR
,,o ur,, after the end Of the nscai yea. .-.aont
ends in July. and after that time .ie No.. which
en- CIV, - using soft coal in the furnaces ~.
win 80. rsconstructed in order that the si'o"'
no. - consumed Mr.. Moore said yes'eu"s 49,
ma - q, M necessity Of getting alarmed oNe' -
,,o, ~ the Postofhce Department 10 sa'e .ooos
So, us,ne soft coal. instead OF haru W "a ether
~. row being fitted with patent s'oAe's III con-
o.. ,,anoss so tina, the smoke may De a" No.,
apP"a"N.'' ,,ormed that for some time .he'
SUM" .,,o soft coal in the Federal pu''us
=" ,,onh.,,an vet there has not been any n'.
ahor, smoke there AS matter oi i'
Is . 90. bvsterical II we
..1, will he time enough TO ee' 49, ot
sbouId happen to send any smoke out nv me-. 900,
osnnera after we begin the use OF SUI 80
1-ne,a "a little doubt that II on Vriai -, ,,ork
- rrote consumers do not do their
.."S oriy and the combustion is not perez, VIZ
eIhia will be remedied have not rece'eu or,
ooroo1a,nts in regard TO the prospective use -
coal in the building .,ors uho are
Meanwhile there are actual oneh"e'S 80,
,ea'., ,ho srroke ordinance every day, ana YET
-. tI,ol,b DEPARTMENT does not seem aole ~ 80
~. nuisance There are inspectors ana 'n.! -,
NJ nyer day with case so Of yiolstlUm Of Of
the aw as the result Of their days aTsns the Of
~ siarks then write out an order asal'' loads
t ne manufacturer II is sent TO MINI TIL cane
= Win smile and with the CONNER ,nin the waste
81 story and the paper s1, n.n.o,or Of the
Wen in month or so the insp s 30 he in the
ss,e 'torhood OF the same factory agai, u" heIch-
40 With start as he notices dnatt fhe Department
no forth in the same old way as II De ~ pnben he
aad no, spoken in its orders DR. B beeR reported
sees tna violating the law signs and says 10 MN nun
,ef Wei what we do with THO those viii RIo use
anyway? We cannot stop mem en i"''
,of, coal and how can help II! ,,,o,.h Thought
Assistant corpop9ton CS Ses he haied the pro
.nn, me - the Chrome Steel Works into cour' p,
he charge OF violating the smoke been adjourned
:nJce and Yesterday when II came up III cou'' "
was adjourned again until Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-09

At the meeting OF the Police Board yesterday
OF the old police officers OF Long Island City
restored 10 their former places on writs OF
mandamus Issued by Justice Garretson. OF the Su-
preme Court OF Queens County. The men are Tim
othy r. White. captain Of police; George Fitzgerald
Thomas Conroy, Patrick Ward fatrick j. Downey,
The men named held the PAGES prior to CONSOLE
cation The Police BOARD st,er coSssoIdation, re-
trolmen The men brought suit to be restored. and
q few weeks ago Justice Garretson handed down an
opinion restoring them 10 their former places and
afterward issued writs OF mandamus in the case
OF each
Captain White has been doing patrol duty N the
East Thirty -nfth-st. station. The other men have
been doing patrol duty elsewhere Chief Devery
win assign the men 10 duty tomorrow.