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New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
MOODY IN THE GOSPEL TENT
:, LARGE NUMBER OF YOUNG PERSONS
RISE FOR PRAYERS

largest audience that has gathered at any
.-.,.s held in the Gospel Tent, at Broadway and
rs..,sixth-st crowded under and about the tent
-. evening 10 hear Dwight L. Moody. When Mr.
.,.oSv stepped upon the platform with supern-
n, ssn, s Hartwell Pratt he greeted with
s.,anpas and the waving OF handkerchiefs
...nr the opening exercises Mr.. Moody intro
90 nv the Rev. Dr.. Morse of Calvary Baptist
cs,rch and the congregation waved handkerchiefs
" .n. neople sang Praise God from whom all
blessings now
- oueston Of the covering OF sins. Blessed Is
-. man whose sin is covered was the text. He
u, .,s %, know OF any person who did not want TO
W u ,lsssed There were two ways of covering sins
ar,s way and Gods way. Mans way was 10
-, a lot more Of sins on top OF the first one. II
nan told a lie ne had TO try TO prop it up with
Sozen more. 1t is great thing. the speaker
"a ~ have all our sins hlotted out. TO bring
's., ali before God and have them wiped away
,,,s a great thing to be forgiven; to be able to
~, cod In the tace: 10 have not a cloud between
,,ou and Heaven.
" we're three kinds OF confession. although
- stn must be confessed TO God, There Is the sin
o. %, need not be whispered 20 the dearest triend
ma ne secret recess OF the closet may be con-
ss sss..e5 TO Cod Then there is the sin that must be
con- cen We must make restitution TO him 1t is no use
ssskng God do what you can DO yourselI, Inc
sssssNS tTansgressor must confess in public l nave
paSA-- Vet seen a man who was willing 10 travel
.ssse three roads who did not get into the King
doWH1 Moody closed his address with PRAYER, and
W -, after a song had been sung he resumed MS
IN saying that he had not understood the metnoo
.sso5tsd al these services in closing the meetings
% V-assYuing his talk Mr. Moody said il was one OF
~ re hardest well as one Of the easiest 'hne'
:. become a Christian. 49,, ar, >,ooa,.
10 oyTso Is there in this audience. said Mr. Moody
- vii make the acceptance tonight; VINO VIII
~ Gods giftc II there is one let him lust say
TAwwi A few seconds passed, and then ths
rrords I will in a womans voice we're hedtu sts
w. near the centre OF the tent. Mr.. Moody salo
lT-n lv-ns, a man or woman moves toward the cross
~ wsy 70 heaven is straight as an arrow, out
a. .hA Uav is the cross and YOU cannot get by II on
II.ss- side under it or over H., You must take up
EN- e .,oss Are there more here who have me
Iosrase 10 take up this cross and say ! wiz IN
cOnoSse 10 this appeal the words were hearo from
syy nsrt of the tent many Of the responses pc
tns IN mems voices. Mr.. Moody then asked tnat
tnls .boss who were resolved that night 10 con-
a.. az tSer sins 10 God and desired an interest," IN
rs iss re-s OF the congregation 10 rise while silent
.-s .+sIsr was made. More than one hundreo me
y.sio-itv OF whom were young women. arose IToin
me- seats one after another, ana me serNIess s
were closed by Mr.. Moody IN ferVeh'' ea'"eS'
PRAYER. , . h.,a q. which MANY re-
-,si,A5 and came forward 10 the platform 10 con-
verse with Mr. Moody
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
DADY BEATEN AGAIN.
JUSTICE GOODRICH sUsTAINs JUDGE
HURD's DECISION.
OF THE ELECTION INSPECTORS GRANT
ED BY THE APPELLATE DIVISION.

ED BY THE APPELLATE DIVISION.
Michael J. Dady met another defeat yesterday In
the courts. He is Chairman OF the Republican Ex-
ecutive Committee, and some time ago refused to
accept the list Of election officials submitted 10 him
by ex-Sherin William J. Buttling. executive mem
her from the Fifth Ward. Mr. Buttling brought the
case before Justice Hurd. in the County Court The
Justice decided that Mr. Dady would have to abide
by the list OF election officials submitted by the
executive members OF the various wards Through
his counsel Mr Dady then applied to Presiding JUS
tice Goodrich Of the Appellate Division OF the Su-
preme Court for a stay pending an appeal from
Judge Hurds decision. II the stay were granted 1t
would nullify the decision by Justice Hurd. as the
appeal could not be heard until october. when the
Appellate Division meets. while the election oncials
are required to begin their work in September
Justice Goodrich agreed with Justice Hurd, how
ever. and promptly denied the motion for stay
In his decision the former said: Having heard
both parties upon the question of stay have
concluded TO deny the same. as the granting OF
stay would practically annul the decision Of County
Judge Hurd; and on the further ground that II was
stated by counsel that even after Mr.. Dady snail
have complied with the drecton OF the Court ne
could file Il supplemental LIST of election officials
under the provisions of the Election law. ana thus
secure the appointment Of the election officials des-
ignated bv him"
Chairman Dady said yesterday that II a stay were
not granted he would comply with Judge Hurds
order and file Mr.. Buttlings list The time for
fling Is up to-day.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
COLONEL ALoyzO T. WILCOX DEAD.

Colonel Alonzo l. Wilcox died at Hackenssck yes
terday morning. after an Illness OF several months.
from cancer Of the stomach. He was in his eighty
hrst wear and was born In Herkimer. y. Y. Early
IN his life he went to Mexican County. Penn.
where he became largely Interested In the lumber
trade and in building the town Of Wilcox After
losing a large fortune by food Colonel Wilcox
treyed his losses by contracting and experimenting
railroad construction. and also in oil. He served
two terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature as
sIso elected for term as Sherin or Mexican
county HIS military title came from service on
49, s;ar of two Governors. Packer and Ceary.
pns dsuehter survives him. Ida the wife OF Ernest
Koester a Hackeneack lawyer.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
Rnr RoRS A WOM4N IN rHE sTREET.

August McNad. thirteen years old. of.No- L"i
Second lave who is thought 10 be one of the boy
cottins nswsboys was arrested last evening on
complaint Of Mary Sheridan. OF no 225 West Tnir-
ty-eighth-st. The woman alleges that she was
walking in one hundred-snd -hrst-st, between Third
and Lexington aves.. last evening. when she was
approached by a number Of boys who ordered her
N stop and h,ld UP her hands The woman became
frightened and started 20 run away The boys
overlook her and threatened her with sticks and
stones N she didn't stop. While surrounded b. the
boys one OF their number snatched a poeketbook
Containing 81 80 and diamond ring, which she
held in her hand The boys then away. and the
woman told Policeman Culiin. who arrested
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
HOBOKEN'S WATER ANALYZED.
PRONOUNCED TO BE FREE FROM sEwAGE-rHS
DISPUTE AS TO THE CONTRACT.

fhONOI need TO BE FREE FhpM ENApE-ihD
DISPUTE AS TO THE CONTRACT
Acting on Instructions from the Hoboken water
Commissioners. Professor Wtthaus. OF New-York
City. has made an analysis Of sample of the
water supplied TO Hoboken by the Hackensack
Water Company He reports the water is OF sood
quality. not contaminated with sewage. but con-
tanning small quantity Of vegetable matter
Professor Jeffries made Meteorological exami..
nation and his report the average NUMBER OF
bacteria per cubic centinetre. 695.
Secretary Shppen of the Hackenfack water
Company Yesterday said that he considered the
reports fair and impartial
The water supplied by our company Is. ne con-
tnued so far as I am aware. pure ana wnoie-
some. and we have received no complaints concern
ing it,"
When asked as 10 the contract between the COM
pany and the city he said our company regards
the contract with the city OF Hoboken as legal
one but the matter will now be decided by the
courts" -,
Water Register Henry Lohman repudates me
right OF the ard OF Council control the water
supply that authority he says. Is vested IN me
Board OF Water Commissioners. II looks as II
there might be some interesting developments %nen
the dispute reaches the courts. as II seems hkey
N do
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
BOY CAUGHT on A MEAT HOOK

HE CLIMBED RAILING WHILE PLAYING SAILOR
AND FELL.
While playing with number OF other small boys
that he was a sailor on Admiral Dewey's flagship
Olympia Leo singberger eleven years old, OF
No 500 East Eighty seventh-st.. fell from railing
in front OF a butcher shop at No. 5ol East Eighty
seventh-st his hand ca'ching a meat hook
which penetrated the palm. The boy undertook 10
climb what he called the rigging OF the imaginary
vessel climbing instead TO the top OF the rods on
which the meat is hung His foot slipped and
az his hands struck the meat hook. The hook pene-
trated the palm coming out on the other side His
companions became frightened at the sight and ran
from her home across the street. Before she could
reach him. however Policeman O'Bren. OF the
Fast Eighty-eighth-st station had lifted the boy
from the hook. The lad sent TO the Presby-
,erisn Hospital
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
PRESIDENT HALL MARRIED.

Boston. July % (speciaD.-At the First Baptist
Church in Newton Centre Miss Florence Smith
and Dr. G. s. Hall. president Of Clark University
were married The best man Professor Storey.
Of Worcester The Rev. DR.. Hovey performed
the ceremony the bride being given away by her
brother L. C Smith. OF New-York The ushers
were Professor Sanford, Of Clark University. DIT
Hartwen OF Boston. and Professor Balliett. OF
Springfield. The bride, up 10 this summer. when
she resigned, was director of the Froebel Prepare
tory Scnoo in Boston. a place which she had
held for FIVE years Previously. for seven years.
partments of the Chauncey Hall School.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
FOUND STANDING ~ THE RIVER.

AN EAST ORANGE MAN DISCOVERED IN THE
PAssA1c THE WATER UP TO HIS NECK
Summit. July % (specaD. BERNARD Lapp. a
farmer. who lives the banks OF the Passaic
River near providence. was awakened about
o'clock this morning by cries for help coming
from the river. Procuring boat he found a man
standing in the channel under the White Bridge
with just his head sticking above the surface Of
the water.
Lapp and some OF his men helped the man out
He did not appear 10 have been drinking but was
evidently unbalanced mentally. Later II was found
that the Michael Rantasha, a wealthy
retired liqUor dealer of East Orange who had been
missing from his home for several weeks and for
whom the local authorities had been securing the
country. He taken TO his home to-day.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
TIE PAUL JONES NOT BLOWN CF'
LOSS OF A YACHTING PARTY LAST WINTER NOW
A MYSTERY.

A, ~. ,,ros January last, that the naphtha
,.,,.oh pauI Iones was lost OF New-Orleans with
Colonel Yocum and party Of FIVE others II was
said that the cause OF the accident was the eh-
plosion OF the gas tank on board. PROOF was re-
ceived in Long Island City yesterday oy Adoipn -
Krieger assistant cashier OF the Dahiiel 'iO.o' O
worSs that this suppositlon is incorrect The
proof is the receipt of the gas tank OF the Paui
Jones intact II was found by Captain A r lou
lett and the crew OF the steamer Independence IN
the marsh lands OF the coast near Ne"-orieans'
II weighs 2sO pounds and Is made Of copper. win
n was also found plank bearing tne Cu1.om 1,
Jones The theory now TO account Tor the loss OF
the yacht Is that IL was driven on the marshes IN
gale. .-,.a g..
She was hfty-seven feet long. and belonged 20
a Southern man named Jones. He lent her 10
Colonel Yocum. who took . party OF nvs out for
q trip AL were lost
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
CLERGFHAy MADE PAVING INSPECTOR.

Trenton July @ (speciaD-rhe Rev j. l. Coote.
pastor OF the Oliyet Baptist Church. Of this city.
mas been appointed inspector for an asphalt pave
nent that Is 10 be laid in East Front-st.. between
Stockton and Montgomery SITS. The Job is worth
r. 80 day and will net the minister about SO.
Every time street is paved here or more in
spectors are appointed and, general thing they
are chosen from among the ward politicians who
"go broke during the sumner months and need
the money.
due 20 mis- technical knowledge OF street paving;
gained before he became a clergyman. II Is denied
by the authorities that politics has anything 20 DO
with rhe matter.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
POSTOFFICE BURNED.
ALL THE MAIL NATTER AT THREE BRIDGEss
EXCEPT THE REGISTERED LETTERS.
DESTROYED

Pennington. n. J.. July IS (SpecaD.-The gen.
ersl store Of Joseph Dits. at Three Bridges. four
miles from Pennington. was burned. with its con-
tents. at midnight last night The Postofice was
situated in tbs building. and all the mail matter.
the safe. was consumed.
The Dilts dwelling. adjoining the store. was com.
petely burned. The family barely escaped with
their lives. The smoke filed their apartments and
they were almost suffoca ed before being awakened
The village OF Three Bridges Is without fire
department, and the citizens were compened to
night the flames with buckets BY heroic EFFORTS
they succeeded in saving several adjoining build
ings The confagrstio is supposed 10 have orgf-
ated from mice gnswing on matches. The loss 10
estimated 10 be about $1,000. one-haf OF which V
covered by insurance.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
FELT SURE OF FOUL PLAY.
RELATIVES WORRIED OVER DISAPPEARANCE %
YOUNG FARMER-FoUND AFTER
TWO DAYS SEARCH.


M1tawan, July q (SpecisD.-Samuel II. Gordon
a farmer living just Of here dss ppeared from
home on Tuesday night last and was not found
until noon to-day. when he discovered lying In
the haymoN In his fathers barn. at Ciin-
wood When he taken 10 his fathers
house he was u,stioned 10 where he had been
or how he happened TO be in. the haymow. and
his mind seemed a blank. He had evidently lain
In the NOV for two days W hout food doctor
was summoned. and Re stated that II vas q tenn
porary arrangement OF the mind caused by over
work while the man was IN sickly condiuon
Gordon has young wife and child feW
months old During the time Gordon was missing
the wife spent sleepess nights and days OF agony:
IL seems that on Tuesday Gordon had a quarrel
with his hired man. Henry Slower. which resulted
IN the mans discharge. That evening al O'Clock
Gordon left his home telling his wife that he was
going 10 Matawan 70 hire two fsrmhands FROM
the time he left the house until noon to-day ap..
parently no one had seen the man and n seemed
a. II the earth had swallowed MIN up Gordons
wife and mother felt this morning tnat
Gordon had been fouily dealt with The entire
community was aroIsed, but efforts made TOWARD
finding Gordon proved useless until to-day.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
Ug0LESALE ARRESTS OF pUsHc4RT MEN.

owing to many complaints OF the merchants
Captain Price OF the Tenderloin yesterday decided
that the pushcsrt vendors mad 10 be disciplined
He gave his men orders TO see that the ordinances
were enforced TO the letter. and 10 arrest every
pushcart who got any way fresh At mid
night thirty prisoners had been taken for violating
the ordinances governing this traffic The men left
their carIs for securlty and Were released
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
NEW INDUSTRY FOR PERTH AMBoY.

Perth Amboy, July Is (specaD.-Mayor j. L.
Compton has just filed with the City Clerk his ap-
prova OF an ordinance grant the Middlesex Rail-
way permission 10 lay tracks about 100 feet further
south In Hsh-st. than they now This action
Is said TO assure the location at Perth Amboy Of
the plant OF the Standard Gable Company
An agreement was made several months ago by
the cable company 10 lease from julia Peck large
tract OF land along the Staten Island Sound, II
railroad connection could be secured. The cable
company announces that II will build plant 70 cost
100000 for the manufacture OF cables. submarine.
underground and electric. Extensive docks will
have 20 be built and the company expects 10 begin
work on its plant by October I.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
ALL MICHIGAN TO WELCOME ALGER.
GOVERNOR P1NGREE ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR
THE PUBLIC RECEPTION.

GOVERNOR PINGREE ISSUES A PROCLAMATION FOR
THE PUBLIC RECEPTION
Detroit July Ex-Governor Pngree to-day Issued
a proclamation TO the people Of the State ~
Michigan" which says:
On Wednesday August .. the Hon Russell A
Ager will return 10 his home In Detroit from
Washington. Upon request OF the citizens am
Mayor and Common Council OF Detroit. extend 10
you an earnest invitation 10 Join in giving him
hearty reception and greeting II is hitting that
the State recognize the worth and value 70 the Ne
ton Of the service Of General Ager as secretary ol
War.
You are cordially invited 10 attend the reception
at the City Hall and the meeting in the Lignt
Guard Armorv. Detroit. at which time the people
Of Michigan will he given an opportunity to express
their appreciation OF General Alger and 10 extend
their welcome 10 Michgan's late representative in
the highest council 81 the Nation.
All the Michigan railroads have decided 70 make
half fare rate 70 Detroit for the Alger reception
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
THE NEWS FROM CUBA.
COPPER DISCOVERIES NEAR HAVANA
REVENUE FROM A DOG TAX


Havana. July 2s.-There Is now in the hands
OF the authorities a surplus Of revenues amount
ing to S2745S6. Collector Bliss has consulted
with General charee. chief Of staff Of the Gov
ernor General with regard to the specific terms
and stipulatons to be inserted in the contract
for the construction Of additional wharves and
warehouses in connection with the Havana Gus
toms service and bids will soon he publicly
called for The plans have been drawn. and are
already in the Governor Generals hands.
During the last week about fifty claims have
been staked in the hills near Barrera, where II
is reported rich copper deposits have been dis
covered. Transfers OF privileges and mining
claims have been filed in the Office OF Sehor
Rivera by a syndicate which is being organ
lied to undertake the development OF mines in
the locality.
The cigar and cigarette manufacturers Of
Havana have protested against the municipal
ordinance which prohibits smoking in public
omnfbuses and streetcars.
Enrique Rivera. who was arrested yesterday
at Guanajay for connection with the recent raid
on Mariel. is believed to have been a party to
the assassination OF the farmer Sotolongo on
the San Sebastian plantation and other recent
crimes. Rivera an adjutant on the staff OF
General Nunez during the revolution. and had
previously borne good name.
The municipality is endeavoring to evade the
Foraker amendment in arrangements for the
lighting Of the city by electricity and the estab-
lishment OF a water supply system
AS sanitary precaution, the military COM
mandant at Guanajay has ordered that the bar
rooms and cafes in the town owned by Ameri-
shall be closed
Two meetings have been called for Sunday
next to take steps for the furtherance Of Cuban
independence.
The dog tax imposed by the municipality Of
Havana has brought about 81 800 into the city
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
TO LIVE BY Co.oPERATIVE METHODS.

PLAN OF THE NORTH HUDSON COUNTY RAILWAY
COMPANY EMPLOYEES
The employees Of the North Hudson County Rail-
way Company are about 10 start a store on the
same lines as the Civil Service stores in Eng
land and Scotland. whore they most successful.
The plan is to erect building and stock II with
groceries and other articles needed by the men
and their families. Each man would subscribe
small amount toward the fund, which would make
him a partner in the business Dealers profits
would be eliminated, ana goods would be purchased
ar little more than cost
President David c. Young OF the railway COM
pany heartily favors the scheme, and will do all
he can 10 further H.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
COMMITTEE AND BOARD AT ODDS.

Each FAvoRs DIFFERENT CANDIDATES FOR
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
The High School Committee OF the Newark Board
a, Education. at a meeting yesterday afternoon
decided in favor OF Charles II. Keyes. Of Holyoke
Mass. for principal Of the high school
The Board OF Education met last night, and II
was then ascertalned that there were seventeen
Commissioners comprising majority, In favor
Of 7 Wilmer Kennedy, OF Newark. The committee
had prepared resolution 10 be introduced for the
appointment OF Mr.. Keyes and there was warm
discussion whether 1t could be withheld NO ae-
taken
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
MRS. MARY POTTER'S DEATH.

Mrs Mary Potter thirtyhve years old. who II
was thought had died at her home. No. i04 East
Fourteenth-st.. under mysterious circumstances on
Thursday night was probably the victim OF
Bright's disease Or Balzer OF No. 2s East
Eighteenth-st was called Wednesday. and left
her saying that II she did not improve he should
be recalled. No call came. but on Thursday a
l,tls girl called on him and asked for a death GER
tihcate He refused one and reported the case 70
the Coroner Coroner's Physician Williams last
evening said that ne did not think an autopsy
Necessary Dr.. Bazer believes that the woman
6ied Of Bright's disease.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
STREET srABBIyG MAY PROVE FATAL.
henry HE'LL ATTACKED BY A TENANT HE
-,,.,--- -o u.I-r DrapOesEssED.

henry HE'LL ATTACKED BY A TENANT M
WANTED TO HAVE DIsPossEssEp-
Henri Hail .v.r,v-one years old, Of No. es First
A. was fatally stabbed in the abdomen last night
IN front Of the house by Joseph Stone thirty-nVe
years Old Of the same address. Stone has ahhoy.u
The other tenants by coming home at unseasohsu7
hours usually IN a riotously drunken cohui''o'''
Several complaints have been made by the tenants
TIE most persistent In the demand for stone ois
Possession being He'll Al o'clock last night heii
was sitting on the stoop when Stone approached
him
You're the man that's goin' 70 get me Irea ,Ssi
he was
s,Wel stick 20 that. you -. -, s. sh2et,TTs h2s,Ts
ssone sinking his heavy knife 10 the hllt IN nsIt
s2dom-n. inhictng gaping wound four lncnes l
uuoe Stone escaped He'll was taken 70 be.e,nr ,or
stospiiaL general alarm was sent ou' ''
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
sURREyDERs. ACCUSED OF MURDER

FRANK SAMPSON GIVES HIMSELF Up TO JERsEr
CITY AUTHORITIES.
Frank Sampson. colored who beat Nellie Tyreil.
colored at her home No. SIS Railroad-ave.. Jersey
Citv on Sunday last inJuring her severely
that she died on Tuesday. surrendered himself To-
the police last night. - -. -,
He refused 70 make any statement, ana VIZ
locked up at the Gregory-ss. police station.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
A rouGH TINE FOR THIS POLITICIAN.

Paterson July q CspeciaD.-There Is going to be
fun a, the outing Of the Fourth Ward Republican
Club tomorrow and well known ward politician
will In all probability lose WAGER.
At the clubs quarters a short time ago ne one'ed
~ wager that he could eat a chicken or any other
fowl az one sitting His bet was snapped up VIZ
ayidity and committee Immediately lala piasss
20 gel a good btrl. They nave succeeded al
nirsbly, and up in a Fourth Ward back ysra To-
ni.b, r game cock with spurs an inch long -
hnnn,ne ifs last hop He u extremely ancient. -
hls conaunaAr will learn tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
THE POPE As ARBITRATOR.

London, July 20.-The Rome correspondent Of
The Daily Mail" says the Pope will refuse 20
arbitrate the Hayti-Ssnto Domingo frontier dis
pute unless both States will give him full liberty
OF action and bind themselves to accept his
decision without question.