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New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
MARRIED WIDOW OF HIS BENEFA CTOR

Hackettstown. Nov 10 (SpeciaD-The Rev. Fred
erick C. Mooney. pastor Of the First Methodist Epis-
copal Chu ch, OF Railway and Mrs. Alice Whitney
married this afternoon at the home OF tho
bride, in Church-st The Rev. DR.. George w.
Smith, presiding elder of the Paterson District, OF
fciated
The Bridegroom is thirty-four years old and the
bride is ffty-two years Of age Twenty -eight years
ago MI ard Mrs. Hugh Mooney OF Hoboken.
adopted orphan. TO whom they gave their name
This child was the bridegroom to-day Mr.. and
Mrs. Mooney brought him up and educated him
until he was nineteen. He was at the centenary
Collegiate Institute, at this place. when Mrs.
Mooney died. and her money went 10 her relatives
Her husband who is still living. was no longer abe
TO continue the young mans education, owing 70
the lack Of funds Then Professor whitney, or me
Institute who had become attached 10 the young
man took him TO board IN MS 1aHlly anu pa'o
for the ba lance OF his education.
Professor Whitney died about ten years ago s sho
Il Is mis- widow who is thee bride OF to-day. She
has one daughter Miss Eva Whitney. whose en-
gagement TO A. A. Baker OF orange mas just oesn
announced.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
MAY BE NO IHPETONG4 BALL
BRoOKLYN's DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL FEATURE
IN DANGER OF BEING OMITTED
THIS YEAR.

There seems to be a probability that there viii be
more Ihpetonga balls in Brooklyn. For the last
twelve seasons this affair has been the most ex-
elusive of its kind in this borough. occupying the
same position the Patriarchs' Ball in Manhattan.
Since the Ihpetonga first started many OF the
orginators have passed ,out Of Brooklyn society.
either by reason of death or account OF change
Of residence Out OF the original fifty only six re-
main on the lst-Tuns G. Bergen. Frank S. Benson,
Arthur NJ. Hatch. Edward II. Litchfeld. A Angus
tus Low and William Cary Sanger
For some years the committee has been composed
OF the last four mentioned. The burden OF the
work has. however. fallen on Arthur NJ. Hatch. He
now finds that the pressure OF his other duties for
bids him 10 devote his time to the Ilpetonga this
year. The other members OF the committee do not
feel that they can take up the burden resigned by
Mr. Hatch and there is no one else, II is said. 10
whom the members OF the committee feel Ike In
trusting the future OF this distinctive feature OF
Brookyn's social hfe
After much consideration. Il is said, the commit
tee has decided that II is better discontinue the
Iphetonga in the height Of its glory rather than
have Il deteriorate. The decision has not been
made irretrievably. and 1t may be that some way
will be found 10 keep up the institution but 1t has
not yet appeared 80.
The first Iphetonga given on February :, 1875
The name selected by John Jay Flerrepont. II
means wooded height" as Brooklyn Heights were
the ball has been repeated invitation has been
the recognition Of social distinction ana the al
fair has always stood In a way as the criterion OF
Brooklyn society.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
S. 7. WHITE GIVES SOME ADVICE.
POINT FOR THE TREASURER OF
CHARITABLE SOCIETY

The twenty-ninth annual meeting Of the Society
for the Aid Of Friendless Women and Children was
held last right the home. No 20 Concord-st.. at
S o'clock s V. White was the chairman OF the
evening assisted by the president OF the society
Mrs Walter B. Moore Mrs. Blocker was the sec
retary Mrs Humphrey S. Anderson submitted the
report OF he kindergarten department. The report
OF the secretary was read by Miss Hbbard, one OF
the managers The report OF the treasurer, Mrs
Herman Stutzer showed that the income for the
last year was Nf176 OF. while the disbursements
were $l3 3651 SO. leaving apparent balance Of
s5l4 6s but there $loO in obligations outstand
ing which IN reality makes deficit in the treasury
OF 500
The chairman, Mr.. White In a kindly way
criticised the report OF the treasurer. Being in
the chair" he said, Il have a chance at you. and
7 would earnestly advise you to always keep bal
ance on hand. except when the day for reporting
comes and then pay every obligation. even II II
takes your last FIVE cent piece. when the report
OF this institution becomes public. and people see
that from year 10 year we have a large balance
on hand while really the institution rs In debt.
they say themselves. What is the use OF con-
tributng 10 this society. IL seems 10 oe so pros
DeTOuE "
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
ODD FELLOWS IN SESSION.
THE sIxTY-sIxTH 4lSNUAL MEETING OF THE
GRAND LODGE HELD IN TRENTON.

THE sIxTY-sIxTH ASNUAL MEETING OF THE
GRAND LODGE HELD IN TRENTON.
Trenton. Nov. IS Especial. was largo
attendance at the sixty-six:h annual session
OF the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows OF New-Jersey.
which convened In the Masonic Temple this morn
ing with Grand Master Malcolm B. Wood In the
chair In his report the Grand Master referred 10
the Odd Fellows Home N this city. and advised
that Il be taken unGesi fhe care and keeping OF
the Grand Lodge. He coHte.ded that every Crane
Iodge should have home for the aged members
OF the order 10 the enc that none OF them Inlght
be left homeless in Their Old age. lie also men
toned the orphanase for ths care OF the little ones
and advised greater generosity on its behalf L or
some time past there has been an agitation look-
ing toward the Grand Lodge taking charge or the
institution. . -, -.-..s o-z ,oso..
Grand Secretary Lewis Parker reported 2oo lodges.
two new ones having been established In the course
OF the wear viz, at Car.dsn. Camden county. ana
al CIoster Bergen County. One lodge has surren-
dered lis charter viz. Oriental No 2l5, at Newark,
Essex County The total Number or members is
"a 2e9 The an ount .fhG. has been paic out during
the last year for relief or all kinds Is S5s2ti %, ana
the amount Of the receipts Is S2s3.Ois o.
The session tomorrow vii. include the election
Of officers for the ensuing year and tie completion
OF whatever business may be brought up Tor con-
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
SUPREME COURT UNSEATS KIP.
HIS RETIREMENT LIKELY TO LEAD TO a
MIDDLE OVER SOUTH ORANGE SEWERS

his RETIREMENT LIKELY TO LEAD TO A
MIDDLE OVER SOUTH ORANGE SEWERS
South orange. Nov. 10 (specaD.-The decision
rendered by the Supreme Court yesterday setting
the L,fp-Weeks fight in the South orange Boafo OF
village Trustees in favor Of John K. Weeks. Is
,rkelv 70 lead to serious complications II VIII De
remembered that Mr. Kip was seated on the race
~ tho retirns When the sewer plans came up LOT
oction Messrs Farnsworth and Taypr, OF tne & LluS
tees refused to vote. and when me FoIlns fId
,hev started TO leave the room Ihe cIerh @ @caIleu
tbejr names but they did not answer; ar Mt Messrs sf
Meade Sinclair and Kip voted IN tne aIlENnatase H
Srd President Connect ruled that Messrs + dEus I5
worth and TAYLOR present, out not Nouhs' Aie
declared the motion carried; - i, ,,,oh ho .ooL
win Mr. Kip ted all votes In which ne tooh
,or+ ,oav he regarded Illegal This VIII make
Ppecessary repassing OF all the resolutions uSsau
Ing me sewers The Trustees VIII meet on notudS
night and there is every prospect or livey tile @
President Connect will have 10 appoint ne" Cotn 1
r,ittess and unless these are satisfactory 20 tne
Tamnbeu faction there will probably be an attenp..
20 fake the power Of appointing the comhltlee E9I
- tbe ha nds of tie president rms; IL 10 consiu-
ered is almost certain TO be followed py MS resis
nation. . -. .Ao-.o viii no made in the
oesce ~ Village Treasurer AID possibly IN the
20 1erar.uent as well Tae Weeks factlon say
~ thev wilt rot permit Ectrrt ,. sinclair 10 DO
tbs chairman Of the Sewer Codriittee' anu aIto-
eetber the prospect is good to- lively time.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
BIG BONES FOR BROOKLYN.
SKELETON OF THE MASTODON GIGAN-
TEUS TO BE MOUNTED BY
THE INSTITUTE.
FOUND LAST AUGUST NEAR NEwBURG AND
SECURED BY PROFESSOR MICKLE-
BoRoUGH-A TUsK NINE FEET
TWO INCHES long.

TWO INCHES LONG.
There will be placed on exhibition within the next
few months In the Museum Building. in the
Eastern Parkway. n fine skeleton OF the mastodon
(Mastodon Giganteus) which recently discov-
cred IN the town OF Newburg. about three and one
half miles back from the Hudson River and three
hundred feet above tdewater. The discovery OF
this specimen was due 20 accident Early In
August last Frederick W. Schaefer a market
gardener. digging trenches. when his spade
struck, IN the midst OF black and peaty loan. a
hard object like stone After further excavation
several large bones were discovered.
1t so happened that Professor John Micklebor-
ough, principal Of the Brooklyn Boys High School
and the president of the Department OF Geology
OF the Brooklyn Institute, spending the sum
mer near by He at once recognized the value and
Importance OF the discovery. and saw that the
bones were handled that they would not be in
jured The work resulted in the unearthng OF the
complete skeleton OF a mastodon
Professor marlborough at referred the
matter TO the trustees Of the Brooklyn Institute,
and a committee appointed 10 raise by sub
scrption sufficient funds TO pay for the bones and
for mounting them 1t is estimated that the entire
cost OF purchasing and mounting the specimen will
be about 5000. and the committee which has raised
the money will turn the specimen over to the
Brooklyn Institute.
The skeleton is that OF young male animal,
probably not more than six eight years old but
- - SdIu LHdl lNt animal HdQ attained
full growth. The formation OF the bones gives the
clew 10 the animals age. The epiphyses on the
ends Of the bones are not grown fast. and on this
account the skeleton 10 scientists is OF unusual in
terest. The molar teeth show little signs OF wear.
and are in perfect condition. The tusks the
most remarkable feature One OF them is absolute
ly perfect. without q break or injury OF any kind
1t is smooth like ivory, and It Is believed TO be the
longest one so far discovered. II measures feet
? inches in length The great curvature OF these
tusks is a peculiarity which has attracted at
tention. The tusks OF most other mastodons found
in America nearly straight. the entire curva-
ture not exceeding a foot, whereas this immense
tusk resembles closely the tusks OF the European
and Asiatic mastodons found In the northern parts
OF the Eastern continents IN ATTITUDES further north
than the in America In which mastodons
have been found One Of the tusks has grown more
than the other. The lower Jaw bone Is complete.
Four Of the seven cervica vertebre and the dorsal
lumbar sacral and cauda vertebre have been
found The skeleton, when mounted. will he ap-
proximatey 25 feet in length and about l2 feet In
height.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
THE NEWSPAPER STILL CONES OUT.
A DIVORCE AND THE RAYsAcKING OF KEMP.
SONS PRINTING OFFICE DOES NOT
STOP PUBLICATION.

Perth Amboy Nov. IS (SpeciaD.-The marital dif-
ferences OF Mr.. and Mrs ST. George kempson have
resulted in a curious condition OF affairs In the
printing Office owned by the Kempson Publishing
COMPANY In this city. The company was originally
composed of Mr.. and Mrs. kempson and Miss Amy
Daniels, typewriter in the Office Of tne company.
In the last week OF December. 1888. MI and MIA
Kempson separated. and kempson ~ent 20 Nortn
Dakota established q residence there, ana applieo
for a divorce. which he later secured ABOUT
month ago kempson and Miss Danleis We're mar
ried and are now living In New-York Mrs Kemp
son is living in AsDury Park. .,., -.
Kempsons second marriage was In oation OF
an Injunction issued by the New-Jersey court OF
Chancery, and he remains out OF the state 10
avoid arrest. He published two weekly papers
from the Perth Amboy office. These are oeins
mailed regularly to their subscribers, but no one
In Perth Amboy knows from what source II rs
reported that kempson is having the WORK dons 'n
New-York -, 49,. 49,.
The office here has been for two weeks the head
quarters OF a band OF tramp printers. VINO nave
held high carnival there To provide me necessa,y
funds 10 secure food and drink they have been seil-
ing TO travelling junkmen quantities OF ola yps
and brass rule. The building Is not locked UP, anu
the tramps come and go at WILL ana there seems
10 be no one 10 question their right TO DO So
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
FERGUSON on TRIAL FOR MURDER.

HIS ATTORNEY DECLARES THAT HE KILLED THE
LONG BRANCH WAITER IN sELF-DEFENcE.
Freehold Nov. Is (SpecaD.-The trial OF Owen
J. Ferguson charged with the murder or Ed
ward Mooney, a waiter in the Coulter House, at
Long Branch has been going on here all day before
Judge Collins. Ferguson bartender In the
hotel and the States evidence went to show that
on July l6 ne became angry al Mooney from some
cause and fractured the latters skull by striking
him the head three times with the butt of a
heavy billiard
George Nelson Indian walter at the hotel, and
Mrs. Margaretta Atwood the cook. were the only
persons who the affair. How IL originated they
could not tell but they Mooney come running
out OF the billiard room followed by Ferguson
Mooney slipped and fell. and the defendant then
delivered the fatal blow while Mooney was still
down The State proved that Mooney a small
man while Ferguson is large and burly DR.. Edwin
Field, OF the Long Branch Hospital swore that
death resulted from the injuries inflicted with the
The State closed this afternoon and E W. Arrow
smith for the defence opened by stating a very
plausible theory OF how Ferguson killed Mooney In
sefdefence. saving that the latter was intoxicated
and had attacked Ferguson without provocation
He will attempt TO prove these statements at the
continuation OF the trial tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
QUARREL ENDS IN SHOOTING.
AN ,nArE HUSBAND TRIES TWICE TO KILL Hn

AN rRArE HUSBAND TRIES TWICE TO KILL Hn
WIFE. THEN PUTS BULLET INTO HIS HEAD
PlainheId. Nov 10 Special. After twice trying
TO kill his wife Henry Bohm OF Railway hoaa'
yesterday afternoon attempted 20 commit suicioe
and was taken to the Muhlenberg Hospital, IN TINS
city. in q critical condition. Bohm Is twenty
nine years old He has been married seven years'
but his wife says that for the last five years tney
have lived unhappiy together. as he was Oh .
jealous disposition and wanted her 10 90 mo'e
work than she was willing TO do.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bohm. with their four chiiarsn'
have their home on the Henry Clay Randolpn
farm, on Railway Road where they have raised
market truck 10 sell In Plainneid and It's vicinity
Yesterday afternoon Bohm returned from SCUM
Auboy In an angry mood refusing 10 eat OF 70
speak 10 his wife After spending several hours
in The barnyard he came In and began 10 quafiei
violently with her. The subject Was some 90 90
mestic matter which Mrs. Bohm Will not DISCLOSE.
Finally Bohm drew revolver and nred twice 81 A.
his wife. Both balls went wide or the marx Us
then put the pistol to his own head and hree:
With yell he dropped the weapon. ran Hanticaiy
out doors and around the yard then dropped uh-
conscious. -,
physician was called and the hospital am,
bulance arrived and conveyed the injured
10 the hospital He has not yet returned 20
consciousness. and the hospital authorities say
he cannot survive his injuries.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
RODAES SHORTAGES INCREASE.
THE ACCOUNTS OF THE EX-TAx COLLECTOR
NOW SHOW ABOUT $4,000 MISSING.

THE ACCOUNTS OF THE Ex-TAx COLLECTOR
NOW SHOW ABOUT $4,000 MISSING.
Cape May Nov Is (SpeciaD.-The shortage IN tne
accounts Of the former Tax Collector David w.
Rodan. Of this city. continues to Increase unu'
the amount now probably reaches A6oo' rms
amount includes, first what an auditor touna
credited on the original tax dupHcatesi pu. nGe 9e
posted on the tax ledger from when oook ne HaIe "
settlements: second. what his successor, Le"is
stevens has found short from the exhloiuns oL "a
ceipts for taxes not credited on any oook; anu;
third the difference between what Was PIopSSIy
credited and the amount paid over 10 the lily
Treasurer -, CO.. cour,i,+aa
man escaped Indictment by the september Diai,I Dii
Jury on promises made by his friends that ne wVa g
settle ali his shortage in two weeks IN ths I lev, ivm
days following the adjournment or the HIana JuIy
that he was at home he gave chattei mortgages Oh
ali his properties 10 some OF MS DondsHlen MIIo nau
heen his political friends. Now the bonds are
IN conflict among themselves, charging oao lalth
over This act. Since then Rodan mas gone dwdy
and the general public does not know where ne Is
No move has been made either 10 Orlng MN odck
or ~ have the bondsmen settle the amount, ana
The latter do not offer to do so, claiming thAt the
bonds are illegally drawn. .. - oa
Rodan was a popular coal merchant. ana was
Eve times elected Collector against the pest men
of the place He a candldate 1or the AS
eerohlv and Senate against senator fSopert y.
Hand and came within 2O4 votes or getting into the
Senate two years ago.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
4 POLICEMAN DIES FROM APOPLEIY.

Policeman Henry Ward, familiarly known as
Hen Ward. for twenty years attached to the
Bsdford-ave station. died early yesterday morning
II the Eastern District Hospital from a stroke Of
spoplexy which he received while on duty late
Tuesday night at Havemeyer and South Fourth
cts He was born hfty-six years ago in this bor-
ough. and was accounted one Of the most well TO
DO policemen on the force. When young man ne
was q member OF the Volunteer Fire Department
When he went on the police force. in 1903: ne
one one day saved a boy from drowning IN ,s,Ns- New
o the bow presented to Ward a strip OF land on
ne banks o; Newtown Creek between the ne Grsn9 nrn6
elty, and II ~ valued to-day in the neighborhood
q 1850 Mr Ward lived with his daughter at
NJ zS Ten Eyck-st
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
REMARKABLE KIDNAPPING TALE.
AWAKE IN A NORTH CAROLINA CAVE.
SURROUNDED BY CoUNTERFEITERs.

Cranbury. Nov. l5 (SpeciaD-It seems incredible
to believe that man could be kidnapped in broad
daylight in busy railroad terminal and then
conveyed five hundred miles to den of bandits
and counterfeiters in North Carolina mountain
retreat yet that ls exactly what happened o
Banks r. Bastress. the young foreman OF the
Cranbury creamery who so mysteriously dtsap-
peared on his way home from visit TO his sweet;
feart in Mitfn, Penn. on September p lie mad
SJ1 III money, gold watch and some 1ewelry on
bis person. and foul play was suspected Since then
detectives have been bafied 10 find cew TO his
whereabouts.
-. On Tuesday morning MONTGOMERY Bastress. who
lives at Coin, Penn. a brother OF the missing man,
received a letter from him that he was sate afu
on his way home. The letter told a horrible tale
OF suffering. At o'clock Uesday the elder Bas-
tress met his brother al Hanover. Penn. The lat-
ter was emaciated and complete wreck. Hardship
and insufficient food had nearly killed him.
He tells how he entered the waiting room
at the Pennsylvania terminal in Camden. and TEL
asleep When ne awoke he found himself IN
cave in the noun. rains OF North Carolina. sur
rounded by a gang OF desperadoes and counter
feiters. His abducors gave him reason for his
being kidnapped and he believes that they TOOK hifn
for another man. He relieved OF his valuaDles
and kept a close prisoner. All be had 10 eat was
apples and raw potatoes. He would have frozen 70
death but for whskey. At last he escaped, ana
walked over the mountains TO Roanoke supsistlIs t
on roots and what he could beg. From there he
stole ride on freight train.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
TWEyTY.FIVE MILLION IN SIGHT.
CASE HEIRS CLAIM THEY NOW HAVE THE
SOUGHT FOR PROOF OF THEIR RIGHT
TO THE PROPERTY.

Pennington. Nov Is (SpecaD.-Proceedlngs have
been begun by the heirs TO recover possession OF
the estate of Leonard Case. sr., valued at S-oVVo-
coo. The property in dispute consists OF real
estate I'm the heart OF the city OF Cleveland. ONO
Within the last quarter OF a century several az
ternpts have been made by the heirs 10 recover te
vast fortune but without encouraging results
The heirs were untiring In their efforts 10 prove
their kinship to Leonard Case and now cIaim
they have succeeded in obtaining the long sought
evidence which will enable them 10 prove thelr
relationship. 49,, ,,r,r,
case with three brothers, came 70 this country
about one hundred years ago. The three orotheIs
settled in Hunterdon County and reared laIee
families Leonard worked his way 10 ONO. where
ne entered the droving business, and soon grew
wealthy. He purchased large tracts OF land. ana
uDon his death leonard Case. Jr MS son, IN
herited the fortune. The latter died about twenty
wears ago intestate. At that time the properly
was worth from fifteen to twenty million dollars
The Case heirs in Hunterdon County learned OF
his death but up to the present time they nave
failed 10 establish their right TO the properly IN
dispute Included in the estate is the case School
of Applied Science valued at 100000.
A coachman employed by Leonard Case; )r, ne-
fore his death made his appearance in Bayonne
Yesterday and related the story 10 one OF the
heirs and also gave valuable information 10 prove
their kinship The old family Bible OF the case
family was unearthed few days ago near
Cleveland. II is said that 1t sets forth Just VINO
are the direct heirs
New-York tribune., 1899-11-16
THE OFFICIAL COUNT.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF CAN
VASsERS-GUARDING SAFE CONTAIN
ING THE DUPLICATE RECORDS

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF CAN
VAssERs-GUARDING SAFE CONTAIN
ING THE DUPLICATE RECORDS.
The formal organization OF the County Board OF
Canvassers to count the ballots OF the recent cleo
ton in Kings County was perfected yesterday in
the room OF the Court of Sessions in the Borough
Hall Most Of the members OF the Board were
present Interest is OF course centred In the vote
for Register which is close. Neither John u.
Gray nor James NJ. Howe was present. but they
represented by their counsel
Councilman Ebbetts. chairman Of the Board. pre-
sided. The Board Will sit every day from 10 until
u o'clock and from l until o'clock A motion was
made by Councilman Doyle which carried. TO
the effect that the be conducted the basis
OF Senate districts II was decided that there should
be a tabulator and an assistant tabulator, one OF
whom shall be Republican.
Chairman Ebbetts announced the committees to
count the votes in the various Senate districts as
IIId-Councilman Doyle and Aldermen Hennessy.
Kenney. Diemer and Mcneil
IVth-Aldermen Byrne and Wentz- and Council
Vth-Councilmen Comfy end williams and Alder
men Bridges, Wafer and McInnesas.
VIth-Aldermen Elliott. Keely and Lang and
Councilman Francisco.
VIIth-Aidermen McKeever. Helgans and schmitt
and Councilman LEIGH.
VIIIth-Aldermen Dooley Stewart and Velton and
Councilman McGarry.
IXth-Aldermen Keegan Keely, Wafer and Bur-
The deposit vault in the Office Of County Clerk
Wuest. in which are the duplicate records OF the
vote is being guarded by representatives OF Regis
been detailed from Manhattan for that purpose
Two friends OF Mr.. Howe ana stalwart police
man take half OF the twenty-four hours and two
other friends and another policeman take the other
trick Mr.. Howe set a watch on the safe at the
suggestion, II is said, or County clerk Wuest. who
intimated that such action would not be considered
out Of the way.