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Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
SHOT IN CENTRAL PARK
Apparent Attempt of Discharged
Soldier to Kill Himself.

New York, Aug. q. The throng
about tine Fifth avenue and Fifty
ninth street er,5rau3e to CenUra5 park
was excited this afternoon by tha ap-
parent attempt of a former soldier.
returned from the Philippines, and yet
wearing his uniform, to blow cut his
brains just inside the park. The mans
name is Sam Ciaff, and he is sup
posed to be Russian and 20 have en-
listed in the regular army from this
city. He IS about 10 years Of age.
People were crowding into the park
in even greater numbers than usual
because OF tbs. heat, when Olaf fired
"a shc't from a revolver, having the
muzzIa IF the weapon pointed toward
the right side of his head. He was
sitting on a bench ii the narrow path
to the swan beats. Many children, and
their nurses and mothers were wink
ing in the path, and the shot was fol-
lowed by a stampede and a chorus of
screams.
A policeman heard the shot. He
JUMPED down the incline and found
Olaf with shaking hand and white
face pointing the revolver toward his
head, apparently Intending another
shot. The policeman knocked the
weapon to the ground with his stick
and seized the soldier, who scanned to
he helpless and barely conscious.
An ambulance from the hospital re-
moved Olaf, who refused to tell his
name or give any information His
only remark was that he had spent
all the money he had made in the
army and his friends were falling
away from him. Nc.1 a cent was found
in his packet, but he had letters and
papers which gave his name and
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

showed that he had recently returned
ter was reached, despite the latters
efforts to shake him off According to
the story of the boy who escaped, Rob
ertson enticed his victims into the
canoe and when he had roWed them
out to deep water began to rock the
boat violently They begged him to
desist, but he declared his intention
of overturning the boat and drown
ing the whole lot" When the boat
finally capsized he swan away The
coroner's jury which investigated the
affair charged Robertson with >'crimi-
nal carelessness," and a warrant charg
ing him with murder WAS at once is
sued The prisoner claims that the af-
fair was an accident. He will be Civ
eli a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
rom service i'm the Philippines.

from service in the Philippines.
The letters mention that ne had been
discharged for disability, but do not
say what regiment he was in or give a
clue 10 1T. One of these was signed by
Annie Kon1gsberger, who wrote in
English and seems to have been
Olaff's sweetheart. Her parents, how
ever. when found at her address, said
Annie was away and they did not
know when she would be back.
Olaf was kept in the hospital two
hours and was then turned over to the
police, who locked him up.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
NEW YORK woRKMEN DROWNED.
Caught in a Golfer Dam While Build
ing a Bridge in Nova Scotia.

Halifax, N s.. Aug. 27.-In an acct
dent at South Maitland today four
New York workmen were drowned
The Engineering Contract company of
New York is building a bridge there
for the Midland railway and is using
a Golfer dam in connection with the
work. 1t is said that something went
wrong with the air pipe running to the
dam and that the water rushed in,
drowning the men like rats in a trap.
The dead are: William Donegan,
Second avenue, New York; Luke Pet
ers, Water street, New York; James
Wilkes, 12Oth street.. New York, and
James Walsh, also of Nsw OYrk.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
CHARGED WITH TWO DEATHS.
Negro He'd for Upsetting Boat and
Drowning Two Lads.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 27.-George
Robertson, negro, aged %, is in Jail
in Hampton, charged with the murder
Of James Robertson and James Smith,
colCred, aged u and IA years, respect
lively, who were drowned yesterday as
a result of the capsizing of a boat on
Back river It is charged that the
boat, in order to drown the two boys.
A third boy, Benjamin Robertson,
chung to Robertson until shallow wa
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Ralph Robbins Mistaken for Deer by
HIS Brother.

Utica, N. Y, Aug. 27.-Ralph Hills
Robbins Of Warren, aiAIss., was shot by
his brother, William Robbins, near
their Adirondack camp. Theyoung
had been enjoying camp life for sew
eral weeks on Eighth lake, Fulton
Chain, near the DUrant road, leading
to Seventh lake. William was enjoy
ing his first season in the woods, and
was anxious to kill a deer.
About shutdown Ralph Left the camp
aione. He, started in the direction of
the Durant road, and nc'.hing more
WIS heard of him About the same
time William left the camp. He was
unaccompanied. When he reached the
Durant road he stepped for a few min
uteS.
Hearing a, noise several hundred
feet away he thought that a deer was
about to cross the highway. There
WIS a movement in the brush beside
the road and he raised his rife and
fired with the above result.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

with fifty passengers and a general
cargo. 1t is .snoug.ht that the captain
wsnt far to sea to avoid the hurricane.
ard Clyde lire officials believe that
this PORT will be re3iched in safety.
This hcquOis is a fine vessel and can
Weather amy ord.n nary blow.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28

peciaity-DiseaseS of Men-of which
he is an acknowledged leading Specialist 1t
well known The Doctor is pre-eminently sue
cessfuI in curing Sexual Weakness, with
NIL its destructive effects. His methods
always The latest and best. Chronic, Blood,
Nervous, Kidney, Urinary, Bladder, Special
and Private Diseases treated in the most
scien tifc and skilful manner. No m latter
who has failed, or how obstinate your
malady may be. consult the Doctor without
delay, aud if your disease is durable he will
cure you promptly and permanently. If pos
sible Always be Examined by a Re-
liable Expert. Talk with him, Judge your
self to his integrity and abilify. If you can
not, satisfactory Home Treatment may be
had. Consultation FREE.
HOUSEHOLD 1903 1906 :3n-7 80.
DIR. HIBBARD,
Hubbard Building,
25-2s South Second Avenue Phoenix Arizona
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
DEwEY's CHAPLAIN TO WED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 27-Chap-
lain ]. B. Fraiser of Dewey's flagship,
the Olympia, will be married in South
Pittsburg tomorrow to Miss Katherine
Cooke, daughter of Patrick Cooke The
bride and bridegroom will start imme-
diately after the wedding fer Homo
lulu,
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
PROOF ENOUGH.

do you believe that a Thousand
years was ever as a day, and a day as
thousand years?"
Il believe the latter half all right
enough-I'Ws just spent the day at she
dentists. Detroit Free Press.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
THE IRoQUoIs OVERDUE.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 27.-Some
concern Is falt here for the Clyde line
Steamship I-oqUois which at 10 p. m.
IS thirty-seven hours overdue. She
left New York at 3:45 p. m Wednes-
day for Chari5-ton and Jacksonville
Arizona republican., 1899-08-28
DR.. HIBBARD

Returns home from
h i S summer vacation
after extensively trav-
cling and enjoying the
beautiful ocean, noun
tain and lake scenery of
Ore gon and British Col
umbia. He h a 5 a / 5 o
visited III e large 5 t
Hospitals and prin-
cipal SanitariunS of
the Pacifi c aSt.
WELL RESTED he
is glad again to meet
his large acquaintance
~ a a nain rannu his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
THE CHARTER ELECTIONS.
DULL AND LIsTLEss HAS BEEN THE
CAMPAIGN IN JERSEY CITY.

No effort has been made 10 arouse interest In tina
charter election In Jersey city and It is expected
that a small vote will be cast. II has been q list
Jess campaign. and neither the Republican the
Democratic committee ha been active. The former
has sent out the brief letter of acceptance OF
Edward NJ Watson the candidf 70 for Mayor. and
has Investigated the registry In some OF the Demo-
cratic strongholds, but has made no earnest effort
70 awaken the citizens and impress upon them the
Importance Of working and voting for the Rspub-
ncan candidates and putting check on the Demo-
cratic ring.
Not word has been said about the hypocrisy Of
the Democratic ring. which two years ago promised
to secure Immediately water supply at an honest
price. and gave as the ma ximum 100000. and has
least y. 200. and probably 10000 900,
In their platform two years ago the Democrats de-
clared that railways should not be allowed TO cross
streets nj grades. and this pe.Re was violated BY
the street and Water Commissioners. The sea ndals
and improper actions of the administration furnish
ample material for vigorous campaign. but noth-
Ing has been done TO the citizens from their
apathy.
Davis and his committees have shown a little
activity and have held few meetings, but even
the Democratic boss is disa pnointed and dis
gruntled. and he says that the Republican CON-
mittee Is dead and has not shown the fantest
semblance OF tight. which Is bad for both parties
Davis and his followers predicting that Hoos
Will be reelected by 50c0 majority little lie
has been shown by the Republican committee.
The Republican Mayoralty candidate has not
manifested much interest In the A few
days after his nomination he went IN Florida on
business and did not return until friday. II has
been the dullest campaign IN many years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
G0T7LOB NOT ENTIRELY SATISFIED.

BUT HE ADMITS THAT GOOD LABOR LAWS WERE
PAssED-HoME FOR AGED UNION woRKMEN.
The Executive Committee OF the Federation OF
Trades and Labor Unions OF New-Jersey met AT
No IS Wlllam-st.. Newark, yesterday afternoon
Chairman Gottlob presided. and made report FOR
the Legislative Committee TO the effect that while
ali the Labor bills had passed the House. nearly
ali were smothered in the Senate committees ne
hills that became laws those for semi monthly
nayment OF wages in cash. and prohibiting the EN-,
pioyment Of allen labor on public works Tho bill
FOR the collection OF all wages up 20 S2o without al
lowing any property exemption was vetoed ny the
Governor. -, - 49, -
nual congress to be held In Orange the third Mon
chairman Gottlob reported favorably for the COM
nlttee on the Home for Aged Union Work
men on the offer of Mayor Drake. OF Lincoln. TO
deed tract OF land at Lincoln for the purpose
The tract 500 by $50 feet fronting on three streets
In addition Mr. Drake offers 100 building lots with
an estimated market value OF $500 each. from the
sale OF which II Is expected that enough money Will
he obtained to build the home. The Executive
Committee decided to accept the offer and go ahead
with preparations for erecting the home. The
chairman was authorized to solicit plans from ar
chtects and It is hoped that the cornerstone can
ha Lot on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
DESPERATE TACTICS.
DEMOCRATIC PAPERS DIsTORT FIGURES IN
THEIR EFFORT TO REGAIN CONTROL
Of RERGEN COUNTY

Engiewood. April s.-"The Bergen County Demo
craft last week and THE Englewood Times on
Friday INDUCED In shameless misrepresentation
OF fact regarding county expenditures. In order 10
influence the local election In this town on Tuesday
They stated that in 1894 under Democratic rule the
Board OF Chosen Freeholders spent only sN,oo
while In 1897 the Republicans consumed spo@
These figures reached by emitting over NSs-
600 from the Democratic year. and including every
possible item OF receipt and expenditure In the Re-
publican year. to a balance In bank OF USVo
OF the money handled by the County Collector ana
going to make up the financial statement OF the
county the Board OF Chosen Freehoders really
controls only portion. Thus for the hscal year yea,
1894 So. referred to by the papers quoted as loss
the Board really controlled only $17 In 1877 IS
the amount the Board can justly be held RESPONSE
BILE for was NB.2SC. Considering the increase IN
population, involving greater expenditure TOT
courts lunatics bridges IAN item that Is constantly
growing by reason OF improved bridge building
economy. 1t should be remembered In this con.
necton that Democratic members Of the Board or
Freeholders, a Democratic Judge and Democratic
Prosecutor of the Pleas have contributed all they
could to swell the expense account ana put the he-
publican majority I'm the hole"
II has been the policy OF the local Democratic
press for the last year falsiy the figures OF ex
penditures just as the two papers quoted nave
done In order to influence public sentiment to re.
party elect both freehoders be voted for in this
town Tuesday the Board will be a tie There
is every to believe that the Republicans VIII
elect II not both members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
SINGERS THANK ROOSEVELT.
THE ARTON SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS
PREPARATIONS FOR THE NATION
AL SAENGERFEST

At meeting OF the committee on the National
Sangerfest which is to be held In Brooklyn In
1900 held in Arion Hall yesterday afternoon a
vote OF thanks was passed to Governor Roose-
welt and to Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff for the
interest they took in the passage Of the hill giving
to the societies the OF the armories for the
festival.
1t announced that the following outside So
cietes would take part in the festival: United
Singers of Philadelphia United Singers OF New
ark. y. j.. Junger Mannerchor. of Philadelphia and
the United SWISS singers Of Manhattan.
The Arion Singing Society OF Brooklyn has re-
ceived an invitation 10 take part in the
be held in the Clermont Avenue Rink the even
ing Of May 10. At the annual meeting of the So
ciety Yesterday afternoon it voted to accept
the invitation. The concert will be under the
direction OF Emil Paur.
The reports of the retiring officers showed that
the society in a good condition. The following
officers were chosen: President, Charles Froeb;
vicepresident. Theodore p Fritz; second vice-pres
ident. Otto Hdenbrand recording secretary. Egon
Eisenhauer: corresponding secretary and financial
secretary. P Bachenberg; treasurer. Otto Fischer
trustees. John Rueger, NJ Grossarth and Gustave
Schumacher. House Committee. Richard Beck
Nicholas l. Flocken and Louis Zoelner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
ROSSITER GOES TO CHICAGO.
HE WILL COMBINE BUSINESS WITH PLEAS
IRE AND INSPECT THE ELECTRIC
ELEVATED ROAD

Rapid Transit Company. started on Saturday night
for Chicago. where h. will study the electric ele-
waited system in operation there. with the object OF
introducing the lines OF the Brooklyn Elevated
Company. recently leased to the Rapid Transit
system. The Chicago line has used the third-rail
system. somewhat similar to that used on the
Brooklyn Bridge for nearly two years
Mr. Rosster also intends To introduce here the
Sprague unit system of control now in use in Chi
cago and has promised that when this is done he
VIII run cars on the elevated line at two-minute
intervals throughout nearly all OF the twenty-four
hours. instead Of the long and varied intervals
now In vogue As President Rossiter's health has
been affected by the work Incidental 10 the acquire
men, Of the big properties recently secured by the
RAPID transit Company, he intends make his
expedition one OF pleasure as well as business
lie VIII be gone about two weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
TO SING "THE LIGHT OF ASIA"
DUDLEY BUCKS MUSICAL SETTING OF
EDWIN ARNOLD's POEM WILL BE PRO-
Dr-f,FD IN WEDNESDAY EVENING

Lovers Of music and literature In Brooklyn are
looking forward to the production by a large
chorus and orchestra at the Academy OF Music. on
Wednesday evening Of Dudley Bucks adaptation
OF The Light Of Asia" by Sir Edwin Arnold. AS
Mr. Buck Is one OF Brooklyn's most prominent
representatives in the world OF music. and great
pains have been taken in the rehearsing OF the
cantata a large attendance and hearty welcome Is
expected II was prepared some time ago. but.
strangely enough. has never been produced before
Mr. Hall has charge OF the chorus OF two hundred.
and Gustave Dannreuther is leader of the complete
orchestra OF forty musicians Ben Davies VIII
take the tenor part. Gwilym Miles the barytone
aud Mrs Marie Kinkel Zimmerman the soprano
THE Light Of Asia was set to music by Dudiey
Buck in 1856 and was heard in London. under Mac,
kenzie's direction, and with Nordica. Lloyd ana
Ssntev as soloists in 1889 II was through the IN
strumentality Of the Brooklyn Oratorio Club that
The Golden Legend" by Mr.. Buck, was first sung
here and now that society has Joined with the
Department Of Music Of the Brooklyn institute IN
making possible this presentation of THE Light or
Asia In making his selections from the poem
Mr. Buck has preferred those portions which bear
On the story and has excluded the philosophical
and religious disquisitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
HEAD CUT OFF BY 4 TROLLEY-CAR.

A MOTHER KILLED IN SAVING HER CHILD's LIFE
WHILE HER OTHER CHILDREN LOOKED ON.
Paterson. April CspecaD.-Mary Everbach'
thirty-hve years old. of No 1873 Edmund-st was
dragged a hundred feet and had her head cut OF
by Totowa trolley-car while saving the HE OF
her child this evening. She was standing IN Ram
burg-ave and Matlock-st. with her three children,
Just having come out Of drug store. as roliey-csr
No ia came down the grade. One OF the children
started across the street In front or the car, ana
the frightened mother followed. calling TO the
child to stop. The child just cleared the tracks as
the car struck its mother. The woman was plnnea
beneath the wheels and dragged about a hundred
feet before the car came to a standstill When IL
stopped the woman was dragged from oen r sne
wheels her head almost entirely severed from her
body. John F. Burton. the motorman ana George
w. Eisenberge. the conductor were Locked up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
WILL Not TAKE SECOND PLACE.
r. r CORNELL NO LONGER CHIEF EN-
GINEER OF THE BROOKLYN ELE-
WAITED RAILROAD.

George B. Cornell. who has been chief engineer
OF the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad since 1t was
started and has nomnally held the same place
under the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company man
agement has resigned 1t is said that the latter
company wished to keep him. but that he refused
to occupy a place secondary to that OF Chief En-
gineer John Breckenridge. especially as the latter
had been a former protege Of Mr.. Cornell.
The Rapid Transit Company intends TO pick Its
officials from the best men OF It's own company
and of the old Brooklyn Elevated Railroad. Alex
ander s. Lyman. formerly at the head OF the legal
and claims department Of the latter company. has
been put In charge Of the same department or the
Rapid Transit Company.
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WHAT JUDGE BLAIR MEANT.
HE REFERRED ONLY TO PERSONS JAILED UNDER
ALLEGATION.

The report that Judge John A. Blair. OF the Com
mon Pleas Court Jersey City. had made decision
that under the new Federal bankruptcy act debtors
must remain In prison for life is not correct. The
facts that gave rise TO the report are that some
time ago Jacob schnitzer second hand furniture
dealer Of Summit and Newark avesi bought 20
sewing machine credit. He did not pay az
agreed and the Singer Sewing Machine Company
caused his arrest. alleging fraud He was ar
raigned before Justice OF the Peace. wnen ne
agreed to take the benefit Of the Bankruptcy act
This permitted his giving bond for slp
surrender all his property his creditors for OIL
vision. He failed to keep his agreement, ana me
taken before Judge Blair on appeal.
Alexander Simpson. Schnitzer's counsel. raised
question OF jurisdiction. He said that under the
new bankruptcy act Schnitzer could only be tried
before Federal commission. Judge Blair upheld
this contention and dismissed the case. He told
the creditors that their best would be 10
bring civil suit against Schnitzers bondsmen they
being responsible men.
In conversation after he left the court Judge Blair
said that a person who jailed under the new
bankruptcy act on an allegation Of fraud might
remain In Jail all his life. because the act made no
provision for release Of such persons. He
thought the act should be amended In this respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
TO-MORROwS CONTEST IN NEWARK.
INTEREST CENTRES IN THE BOARD OF WORKS
AND THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE

The charter election in Newark tomorrow will
be for fifteen Alderm two Board OF Works Conn.,
ni.sioners and members Of the Board 81 Educa-
ton There two sets OF candidates for the
School Board-one OF nine men nominated the
city ticket, and another OF fifteen one for each
ward TO be elected In the ward. The question OF
the adoption Of the new law changing the orgaui-
zation OF the School Board TO make II consist OF
nine Commissioners elected at large will be voted
on and only in OF the acceptance OF the law
will the Commissioners at large be organized as
Board There is considerable opposition 10 the new
law both from those who would retain the ward
system and from advocates OF the election system:
The Democratic city platform squarely indorsed
the law while the Republican platform merely COM
mended the legislature for srbmitting the question
Works and Common Council are Democrats while
the School Board is equally divided
The most important candidates In the estimation
~ the politicians are those for the Board OF
Works as the Board controls nearly all the city
contracts. the water supply. the streets sewers
pensation Of a large patronage. The act OF the
BOARD I'm using Passaic water during the blzzard
emergency last winter with the result OF causing
much typhoid has been strongly resented and VIII
tell against the Democratic candidates The Re;
pubican candidates George w. Ballard ana
Carl Valentine Baumann. and the Democratic can;
didates are Commissioner Theodore Hewson ana
DR. Frederick W. Thum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
srUHR MAKING A HARD FIGHT


COMMITTEE CUTS SORRY FIGURE.
Never in the history OF Hoboken has more zig.
orous or more bitter campaign been fought than
that which has been waged between the forces OF
Mayor Pagan and Of ex-State Senator William 9.
Stuhr The active work will close tonight. when
the followers Of Pagan will hold ratification meet
ing in St Marys Hall IN Wow-ave. and mass
meeting will take place at Hexamers Riding Acad-
envy, I'm Hudson-st.. in the interests OF Mr. Stuhr.
William Schell the Republican candidate. has been
invited TO make speech at special meeting .,
the Republican City Committee TO- might Al Odd
Fellows Hall This will be his first public appear
ance in the campaign. Mr.. Schell was assured when
the nomination was offered 10 him that he had
chance OF slipping in between the other candidates.
but the city committee has done absolutely nothing
IN further his canvass No meetings have been
held, no campaign literature has been sent out IN
Mr.. schels interests aDd his friends complain that
ne has been unfairly treated II was generally I'M
derstood the outset OF the campaign that NJ.
Schelrs nomination not made In good faith.
but was brought about In order TO prevent Stuhr
from being Endorsed by the Republican convention
and TO help Mayor Fsgan's chances OF being re-
elected for a fourth term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
Az OLD HOTEL SOLD.

1T Is TO MAKE WAY FOR A BUSINESS BUILDING.
Orange. April 9 (SpeciaD.-The Hotel Orange.
one Of the historic buildings OF the Oranges. was
sold at auction yesterday afternoon, on account OF
Edward Reeve. Of Mburn, TO Joseph B. Bray, for
a syndicate, consisting OF himself, John p. Dex-
hemer. Albert Scheuer and J. r. Love The price
$3.50 about 1852 foot 'front.' which is con-
sdered a low price. The building Is 10 be torn
dov and replaced by a handsome store building.
The building Is about hundred years old. and
built by John Condit and kept by him as A
tavern for many years. For the last quarter OF a
century 1t has been known as the Central Hotei.
A few years ago IL called the Stacey House
for year So and the last lessee Of the property.
Irving G.. Steele named It the Hotel Orange. The
site Is of the most valua BILE In the city, adjoin
ing the Orange National Bank building.