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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
SAYS TROLLEY-CAR CAUSED DEATH
II. C. WHITING IDENTIFIES TIE BODY
FOUND UNDER HIS FARM WAGON AS
THAT OF HIS son.

Henry c. Whiting woll-known farmer Of
Oyster Bay appeared in the Long Island City
Moreue yesterday and Identified the body Of the
man found dead under his farm wagon. in Jackson
ave- Woodsidc Wednesday night as that OF
his son Wallace. Farmer Whiting said he had
made an investigation, which led him to believe
that his boy had been killed ~ a trolley-car lie
said that The back OF lis wagon had been smashed
in. that the harness had been torn from the horse
and there were other marks 20 show that the
wagon had been hit by a trolley-car
IN the opinion OF Mr.. Whiting his son was thrown
from his seat by the collision. An autopsy showed
that death due TO shock. Mr.. Whiting says
he intends TO sue the New York and queens Coun-
~ Electric Railroad Tor damage The son was
twenty -scven years old, I'm perfect health ola not
drink or smoke and mis- father says that the con
dition OF his team shows that De- could not nave
fallen from his seat accidentally.
II was thought az first that Whiting had acct
dcntally fallen from his seat. The police TOOK no
action until Yesterday. and are now endcavoring
TO find out if the wagon was htt by trolley-car
None Of the motormeA OF the company have re-
ported any accident r2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
OBTTU AIRY.
JAMES c. BROWER.

The funeral OF James G. Brewer. president OF the
German-American Bank, Broadway and Melrose-
ST. who died early yesterday morning Will DO
held tomorrow afternoon az o'clock at his nome
No sos Ouncy-st. The Rev. DR.. Bacchus. pastor
NJ the Fpscopal Church Of the Incarnation. Gates
ave. near Franklin-ave., will conduct the SER
vices Mr. Brewer was a vestryman OF that
church and trustee Of the Church Cup OF me ne
ID Geese OF Long Island. The burial Is 10 De IN
Poughkeepsie y Y Mr. Brewer, VINO traced nus
familv back to some o. the earliest settlers rom
Holland was born IN Duchess County, y, IA
sixty-four years ago. At an early age ne SalhSyD
his first business experience, In syracuse, n J.
When hts family moved to Brooklyn, In 1851, MI
brewer accompanied them and entered r the ana nd' IN
a number of real estate and building ventures III
which he engaged . a.. >ou,york
lie was one Of the organizers or the New IN ~
and Rrooklvn Bridge Association. and secured the
first charter FOR a bridge across the hass H Rank
from the Eastern District. The feople P" in
was incorporated ty Mr. Brewer ana NJ wa, WI ~, In
tercsted in many enterprises which nave IVA 0s
that part OF Brooklyn. He was Mason dtu d
member of the Lawyers club. of Ne"-horN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
TO TEST PLANK ROAD CHARTER.
SIX NEWARK BUSINESS MEN TO DEMAND
FREE PASSAGE TO-DAY.

There is A possibility OF lively time at the
Newark entrance to the Plank Road this morning.
Six members OF the Business Mems Committee OF
the Newark Board Of Trade will cndeavor 10 drive
over the road without paying toll The owners OF
the road declare that they Will not allow this The
business men. II defeated IN their endeaNor 10
drive over the road free. will taen pay the toll
under protest and bring suit against the company.
The men who are 10 make the attempt are X o.
SdomCn, Charles g. Matthews, Benjamin Atha,
John l. Armitage, G. Wisner Thorne and E. b.
Brewster
The Plank Road Is the principal road between
Newark and Jersey City. II IL operated by a pri-
vate company which obtained a charter half
century The business men contend that the
road should be free and be cared for by the coun-
ties OF Essex and Hudson. few years ago the
Plank Road Company obtained an extension OF
Its charter The old charter expired last night,
and IL is alleged that the renewal OF the charter
was obtained by misrepresentation, and IS Illegal
and void. These are the questions Il II desired 10
bring into the courts The other road between the
two cities is well adapted fer trucking pur-
poses. and involve a long detour through Newark
from the business section. IL is proposed by the
Citizens Committee endeayor 10 nave new
road built alongside the Plank Road II no other
means is found 10 bring the Plank Road Company
ID terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
Ex,JUsTIcE F. G. GEDNEY DEAD.
HE sUccUMBs TO PNEUMONIA IN BLooMINGDALE
ASYLUM

NJ
Ex-Civil Justice Frederick Gillespie Gedney died
from pneumonia on Thursday. in the Boomngdais
Asylum White Plains, where he had been FOR some
time His health began TO fail about two months
ago. He was IN his hfty-eighth year
Mr.. Gedney was brought up In this city, where
he received his education. He was admitted to the
bar in 1852 and on the day following his adms-
sion he marched 10 the front with his regiment.
the 9th NewYork.
Returning from the war he entered newspaper
work and was a reporter for some time for The
New-York Times" and this journal In 1867 ne was
appointed United States Wegher. under Collector
Moses II. Grinnel, he examiner In the APP
praisers ONCE in lS71-'72 and from 1873 to B'o ne
was attorney the Department OF Buildings.
In 1876 Mr. Gedney elected Justice OF the
Eighth District Court HI performed his duties
with such wisdom and satisfaction that he was re-
elected in 1852 by an unusually large majority run
ming ahead Of his ticket by many thousand votes.
Mr. Gedney was one Of the three men VINO or
eanized the Republican Club of this city in 1873
and was its first president He was reelected
without opposition. and declined unanimous nomi-
nation for third term. He was Past Mhster "a
Howard Lodge Of Free MasonS, Past Caplaln-IeH-
eral Of Palestine Commandery, knights IemplaT'
a member OF the Lawyers, Lotos ana Press cluo9s
The Sons OF the Revolution and the Socet! Oh
Medical Jurisprudence. ,,e,., ora,o~
and was a welcome guest at pubic dulhets., ne
was man Of amable and pleasant traits ana eH-
tremely popular. He had fancy tor pune III, La
travelled much in this country and Europe ana
was a man of wide culture. IT.,
Ex-Justice Gedney was twice married. ne
funeral Will be private. Burial will be at Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
THE GOTERNOR TO HAVE 4 STAFF.

HE SELECTS COLONEL ROBERT NJ THOMPSON. OF
BAYoNNE TO BE AN AIDE. DE-cAMP.
Trenton, Feb. q (SpeclaD.-Governor voorhees,
has decided TO appoint small military stan and
to-day named Colonel Robert VI. Thompson as his
first aide-de camp Shortly after his election the
Governor announced that he would not appoint A
per.)nal staff but ne found he would cause many
discp continents among officers Of the National
Guard who desired 10 be detailed as his aids on
special occasions. To avoid these EMBELLISHMENTS
he has determined 10 name stan.
Colonel Thompson lives IL Bayonne, and Is the
owner Of the oxford Copper Company plant at
Constable Hook lie Is a graduate OF the An
napolis Naval Academy. having been a member OF
the class Of 1858 After serving several years az an
ensign in the Navy he resigned and entered Har-
ward Law Scnool His manufacturing interests
gradually drew him from the practice Of the law.
The Governor selected him on account OF his wide
knowledge OF military matters and his extensive
acquaintance with public men. Colonel Thomp-
sons brother recently appointed Federal
fudge In Ohio by President Mckinley
The Governor Will probably make only or
two additional appointments TO his personal stan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
BROOKLYN NEWS.
A GEYSER OF FLAME.
PECULIAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY a
CABLE AND A GAS MAIN.
IN SOME WAY a LEAK WAS CAUSED THE
GAS CAUGHT FIRE. AND AN EXPLOSION FOL,
IowED-A LIVELY TIME AT MON

GAS CAUGHT FIRE. AND AN EXPLOSION FOL
LowED-A LIVELY TIME AT MON
TAGrE AND COURT SITS.
Hundreds Of people in the neighborhood OF the
Borough Hall In Brooklyn yesterday we're uea'eu
10 an unusual exhibition Of fireworks. causeu ~
the ignition Of gas in a manhoe at Montague anu
Court sts At 1890 o'clock I'm the forenoon people
AZ the street corner named heard a rumolins sounu
followed by an explosion. and then the cover ~
the manhoe at the end OF the cable mechanism
Of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad was down lH'o
the air fifteen feet after which there shot rom
tho hole "a volume OF flame that roared IKE
HAS, furnace The cover TO the manhole did not
hit any one and the flames did not burn those
standing close to the spot In few minutes 'he
geyser Of fire became sdbdued. and II was not
long before # reached only n few feet above the
surface OF the street. In Ave minutes time Iul'y
two thousand people gathered and many were the
theories with reference to the cause OF the strange
spectacle. Some one turned IN IRE alarm' anu
Engine No from Perrepont-st came rafting
over the pavement. The hremen turned an H.
offectua stream Of water on the blaze the cause
Of which was broken gas main when opeheu
into the subway OF the cable road
General James JourGan president Of the Brook
lyn Union Gas Company. one Of the first 10
arrive at the fire He told the hremen TO let the
gas burn. as it would do no harm, ana that II
would not d. TO shut II off prcmaturey "s nun"
d--ds OF gas jets, burning IN out-ot-tnc-1way
places would as soon the gas was turned on
again. send forth volume Of gas without t"ere
being light on the jet 49,.
General Jourdan said that he had n theory ina
the cable OF tho railroad had In some manner
dropped down on or rubbed against a gas en nam
while the cable In operation and 'hed a
hole through OF the pipes The ignition mgni
have come from a stray spark. While the crown
kept on increasing and enjoying the spectacle.
gang OF workmon were preparing 10 m'nd INC
break and Il was not long before they had aug
holes on opposite sides Of the street, down 70
where the main is buried. As soon as they rcached
the main they plugged the pipe and left the de-
fectye portion Isolated. The pressure on the pipes
was not interfered with and there little or no
Inconvenience TO users. The company has 50 many
connected mains throughout the city that there Is
always supply from both sides Of break.
The fact that gas was escaping was first noticed
on Thursday 10y Patrolman Tierney, who had that
particular beat. and he warned gas company
Official bur attempt paid to his complaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
OPPOSING GERMAN RULE.
10Th .iAIIETOA AND MATAAFA SAID TO BE
aGAINsT rEUTON CONTROL IN SAMOA.

10Th NALIETOA AND MATAAFA SAID TO BE
aGAINsv rEUTON CONTROL IN SAMOA.
vsrcou,fr r. c.. Feb 24-According to ad-
,.,cos from sydney by the steamer Miowera yes
I'D, an interview with Mataafa in his camp
,,,a~ he brittle showed that Mataafa was
.,,,sl,v avelsc with Malietoa to seeing the ISL
sr5s urder German control Mataafa, in his
attacks on Man,toa's forces. was most eager not
ho,. the bodies or injure the feelings of any
White pcrsous II appeared that Mataafa was
,s.ra urged on against MS personal wishes 10
fgh:
Na,aafa gathered all the dead bodies Of his
,,e,o,es That h- could find and'cut their heads
n q. irorses ~ the battle. The trunks were
,aksn bv Maiaafas people and buried at the
r,,,s NJ banana trees belonging to them so
tina, IN future years. when they eat the fruit
they will always have in mind the routing of the
enemy
tn American opinion in Australia on the
samoan troubles j. we'll expressed by Colonel
psD consul al sydney. Who says:
- vculd regret strained relations, but there
is conpensatne advantage. 1t only SHOWS tIia'
.Lo ,,r5 heading nations oI the world, the Anglo
saxnus are clos y Identified one with another,
e. ia, a large number Of Americans do not
raptoi the hublluE UP OF these thIhss HOIii
ZINE 10 time which bring England ana America
ssra N face with the actual fact that their IN
,arssts are Identical OF course, every Ameri-
can homes that things will he smocthed over,
vbe, noint our is that in no matter what
mar, Of the world international trouble arlses;
England ard America will act in sympathy anu
suppress whateyer little di1erehces eAIst
tween them for attainment Of their mutual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
THREE HEARSES ~ LINE.
FUNERAL OF MRS CHARLES FAHRENKAMP
AND HER TWO, GIN DREN


AND HER TWO CHE DREN.
Three hearses one black and two white which
left the home OF w. RI. Thomas. At No. 40 Broad
way Brooklyn. Thursday afternoon. toll Of a
tragedy which has saddcned the life of the father
and grandfather The hearses bore the bodies Of
Mr. Thomass daughter Mr. Charles Fahrcnkamp.
and her two children. who were asphyxated by gas
al their home, 30. 1.4l6 North Fifty-second-st..
Philadelphia. some time between last Friday and
Sunday
cora Thomas. who was thirty-three years old.
was married to Mr. Fahrenkamp. wholesale
traveller. about twelve years ago. Four years aeo
they moved TO Philadelphia. There were two chill
dren. Florence. eleven ye8rs Old and william, nine
years Old Mr. Thomas was fond Of his daughter
and the children. and made frequent visits to their
home.
shocked 10 dispatch saying that Mrs. Fahren
kaInp and the children had been sgnocated 10y gas.
lie at once went 10 Philadelphia and secured per
mission 70 bring the bodies 20 Brooklyn
The last that was seen NJ Mrs. Fahrenkamp and
the children Was or Friday night of last week and
q WAS only after attention had been attracted 20
their apartments through some broken waitrltp
that 70 was found that the occupants were dead.
was supposed 10 have been visiting the mouse. MI;
Fahreukamp 0u the road ~ the time ana pil
not return until Tuesday. go.
Nr Thomas is au awning maker at NO III
Broadway. and has been prominent IN Masonic
circles. The Rev. Or Adams pastor OF the Cen
funeral Of the daughter and grandchildren on
Thursday afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
SPENCER A. WALLACE CARED FOR.
THE MENTAL CONDITION OF THE BARREN
ISLAND sCHOOL-TEACHER TO BE
TNOT-TRFD INTO.

INQUIRED INTO
Spencer A. Wallace. tall. slender man. about
nifty or nfy-nvo years old. was arrested yesterday
afternoon IN Washlngton-st. by Detective Murphy
OF tho Adams-st precinct. and turned over by
Magistrate Bristow to the care Of the Charities
Department until his mental condition can be IN
CURED into He said he lived Mt No. is Somerset.
md that he had been IN charge OF the Barren
Island public school for some time. When Secre-
tary Brown Of the Board 81 Education was asked
about Mr. Waaces case. he said that Mr.. wal
lace had been sick for some time. and he was sur
prised to hear OF his being the streets again
on Thursday Wallace visited detective headquar-
tiers. IN the Municipal Building. and told Captain
Reynolds that he engaged in an important
piece Of detective work for the Board OF Educa-
ton, and that In few days he hoped TO run down
n lot OF consplrators who were trying to ruin the
school system OF Brooklyn. He asked the assist
OF the detective Office in watching mousse IN
East New York and Captain Reynolds sent one
Of his with Wallace. There was hothIhg
to excite suspicious, and this led 10 an inquiry
about Wallace. =
When taken into custody yesterday he was IN
Washington-s the Brandon Hotel ana MADE
no resistance When arraigned before Magistrate
Bristow he told the story or consplrators
traces Of sickness, and excited the pity or all VINO
saw him. The Magistrate thought II woun oe
wise 10 hold him, and turn him over 10 the proper
authorities He had not been at Barren lslah9
long hut when he was on duty he was regarded
good teacher HIS friends will be hunted up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
RZ0TSf " THE NEW-HEBRfDES.
srerors SITUATION IN THE IsLANDs-AUs-
ITALIAN AND NEw-ZFALAND NEWS


ITALIAN AND NEw-zEALAND NEWS.
Vancouver. b. c. Feb. 24-According 10 reports
received by the STEAMER Mowera. the situation IN
The New Hebrides IS serious. tracer hai'ieu
Gso,gs Thomas was dubbed 10 death by natives
4, Nau,ol,. and the trading stations Santa cruz
have been attacked. The mission station has also
besn threatened and the British admiral at HoDart
has been asked 10 send a gunboat
T. IS reror.e6 in official circles that MI Cham'
berain has disanowed a concession or 2ooo" acres
70 a Nen-Guinea land syndicate.
A sensational discover OF opal Is reported from
opalion Queensland The find is said 10 be one
o the fieges, blocks OF opal ever discovered. Us
value being estimated at between 1900 and ho"o
The tota' Queensland yield Of sugar for the sea-
son Just Concluded amounted 10 $4,000 tons. being
an increase Of $500 tons on the previous year :
yield
New.sou-l Wales had arranged that detach-
ment o. lsncers, numbering sixty. should WISH
England FOR the purpose OF drilling with Engnsh
troops but in consequence Of a communication
from the $ -retary for the Colonies. the Govern
n,nt has decided 70 increase the number Of men 10
ore hundred
The late hurricane in New-Guinea did serious
damage az ,ne s4mari end Of the possession. AS
FAR as known some twenty-five vessels have beel
lost and about dozen driven ashore. Inc later
nave sine 90 hoated on and repaired. Falling
timber al D1nI Killed eight natives, WINE l s,o
been kilel 81 other places. The extraordinary
isniaL hr1nelt down on one village =, ca onia
were crushed To- death. In Ger places oeath oc-
cured through trees falling. .
AeT ~ reports say that mere hs is s evtdg
Of the Goyera ment IN attempting TO exciude Aus
mn, from De- colony sh9qg 16s ths nsmey
hat Austrian should not be allowed 10 lana under
ss, ' each give secaTity for 10 before being
permitted % enter the colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
COLONEL AARON a. DE GRAUW

Colonel Aaron 4. De Grauw. Of Jamaica. Queens
Borough. died IN 81. Augustine, Fla on l""' Su"'
night. a telegram was received III Jan",'" 80.
a., a,,o,,,c,nc, his death Colonel De Grauw was
sivtv-uine wears Old. and was born in New ork,
but had lived in Jamaica for forty years ,rb me 81
thn SON If John ". De Grduw, ana a hepiIll% -, -,
Manager Walter y. De Grauw OF me mon ia ia
Company. OF Brooklyn. Colonel ne ,1tduw ,a Lea
n, ereI for months from dropsy, ana lelI Jalllaa'n
for hts winter home at Edora. Fla; on Dec imoer
% last He was on his way nome wneh sIr'cNFe Tho
Co1onel DE t;rauw was elected prcSdeIL 81 es.nes
Pank Of Jamaica when It was organized. III 1000,
ana had served ever since. When Jamalct was
1i iii. o he vas chief of the Fire Department ana
rresident Of the village and held other offices ne
was nrnsideut Of the Jamaica and Br0oAyh tu! m
VI, C,ninarv ana held similar office Win tne
Jamaica and HemPssad PLANK If Hoa be Ph Reg
r. go - .bs New-York Militia lie was the largest
taxpayer in jamaica and a. The time 9t ong ls Island
fsi.tric railroads i'm an attempt 10 prevent lupIn
rom carving express matter. widow survives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
RUHOR OF AN INVESTIGATION.
BRAND JURY SAID TO BE LOOKING INTO
THE DIsTRICT-ATTORNEY's METHODS.

The Grand Jury yesterday. according to a rumor
heard around the District-Attorney's Office began
investigation OF the reports that the District
Attorney, in the minds of the judges, is not doing
satisfactory work Many complaints have been
made that the court calendar IL not properly pre-
pared. and that the courts are necessarily forced
TO adjourn at times.
II was said that Dstrct-Attorney Gardner and
Assistant Disttict-Attorney Unger were called into
the Grand Jury room TO explain 1t could not be
learned what they had said. but II was said on
good authority that they had given an explanation
IL is fact that Judge Cowing. in Part ~ Of
General Sessions had to adjourn court at an early
hour owing to the breaking down OF the calendar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
JONES CLAIMS A Full ACQU1TTAL.
oPpoNENTs ~ THE FREEPORT PASTOR. HOW
EVER SAY THEY HAVE WON THEIR CASE.

oPpoNENTs -F THE FREEPORT PASTOR. HOW
EVER SAY THEY HAVE WON THEIR CASE.
According the findings Of the Council Of the
Long Island baptist Association in the trial on the
N'' E Mon Jones. pastor Of the church In Free
port Long T. ad. ohargcd with improper conduct
's must withdraw from the active ana regular
ministry D. Council reported that the charges
see no, sus .rel. but adopted resolution TO the
s.W thar .l view Of ali the circumstances tne
~ minister should withdraw from the active ana
saAf ministry
,''eport Long Island. Feb. A-The Rev F..
@ Jones whose case was heard in Brooklyn
INV, % at'e to-day. He says the finding Of the dea-
l.sst3 unanimous, and a full acQuittal or Inc
@s isiure plans
,ssine Members Of the Church assert that they won
w., case. as the second portion Of the finding.
ni,'a; advises Mr.. Jones to withdraw from the
en~ssuy, is 'he extreme action the deacons
& - taAe The advice in the third section, when
tohMAss' ne relation Of pastor and people be as
Gu oy the minister and the Greenwich Point
Jorash Where he now H.. those who accused Dir:
ne, say, terminates his ministry. They say
erI, uhoer The circumstances ne would have diff
bs,y IN getting new charge. BY most persons
psc' .he hnding Of the deacons is looked upon as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
N AID or 4 MISSION FUND.
NAVY GUESTS AT AN ORIENTAL BAZAAR AND
TEA.

,,,>.v CHESTS AT AN ORIENTAL BAZAAR AND
TEA
4, Oriental bazaar and tea was given Yesterday
t,or,oon and evening az the Second Presbyterian
,,n,rcb Reusen and Clinton SITS. The rooms
,rosorted an unusually attractive appearance. for
tosi5cs tho Eastern stuffs and curios offered FOR
cav. Tho women interested had stripped their
homes OF handsome rugs and hronzeS VINO" gave
dst,ncflv elegant air 70 the pleasant rooms.
The most prominent place was taken ny smaH
elephant whose sign said he was the 9l"'e He
,ha,t NJ India In this case he was good enough
- sorvo in the capacity of grabbag. and he was
,1rs,o7tlv surrounded by a group OF fascinated
o,udr.n who matted his sides and finally smoothed
his trunk though evidently not qul'e SURF ''' no
,t alive Three little maids In quaint
ra,.,,esa costumes aided Miss Isabelle Van lngen
-. .t r,nanosa ten house. They We're Miss Har-
-. ,tvc,tt Miss Pierce Fox and Miss Elizabeth
could Mrs John +. Sheppard was In charge OF
49,, t,di, booth. assisted by Miss Minnie Seldner'
III erap,n. Miss Wright and Mrs. william
Hutchinson - IT,
r.,e other booths and their attendants were lur-
3D., Mrs Thomas J. Barbour Mrs wallace D.
,,,t, and Miss Williams china Mrs. Johh hur-
1907. No.. ramnbeu and Mrs Abbie Buikley; palms
n,rs Mrs Henry l. Judson Miss Scrymser
, NJ. Adams. Oriental CONNECTIONS. Mrs. Memo
49,. rcad and Miss Collins, American cake MIS-
-. .Criaov Mrs Edmund Terry and Mrs Ben
isddr I.ini. ~. frsehmcnts Mrs John FOX ana Two
JAiiln Tho elephant. Mrs. Howard WORTH MISS
Jenuie Lott and Miss Mer. ,.f, f,,,d ~ tho
rhe proceeds are for the MISSION ~" r 81
ott"~r,tf C;urd which Is the Woman for LET
or ,laI ,, 'sotietv of the church. and the tund
Ml-9!9'hlE lv enlarged. for there were many
sh" ot both afternoon and evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
THINKS IT WAS INCENDfARf.
,,,- -. v>.Irs HAS A THEORY ABOUT THE FIRE
IN THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF
GOOD COUNSEL.

Captain Ennis. OF the halph-aVe. precinct, N
,r q, to,,ted the Church Of our Lady OF Good
Co,,reeI which took fire on Thursday afternoon. is
. ,h o,,pon that the blaze IL the church. as well
a. a number Of other fires in the immediate neigh
,'-,,,od In the last six months. was of incendiary
'The IRE started in the poor5ox In the cellar
OF the church. 49, --,,,, ,.as,or,o,. - ., ,
-. ,,fre lends down from the auditorium to the
lirtox which Is put downstairs IN locked closet.
l''. 80 he OUT OF the reach OF petty thieves who
=" 49, a nractice OF raiding poorboxes In Catholic
nnh1i'rchcs Captain Ennis and his men believe that
,L,cj match was dropped down the pipe. preced-
q s"sssibiV by A bottle OF oil. and that the match
80 l,hc woodwork on fire. Such thing could be
80 ,' sIlv en1ugh by "A malicious person. as there
nv' tir,e. during the day when there ~ not more
'ban one person IN the church. In this case rob-
10, ~ the uoOrbox could not have >fen the motive
"a there is never more than S or $40 and this In
small coins, In the box az one time. AS soon az
IaYk