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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
CONGRESS CONVENTIONS TONIGHT
LIVELY CONTESTS IN THE lid AND WITH
DISTRICTS.

LIVELY CONTESTS IN THE lid AND WITH
DISTRICTS.
There are two interesting contests to be settled
at the Republican conventions to be held tonight
for the purpose Of eectng candidates for Congress
IN the five Brooklyn districts In the lid there
re three candidates, and the result IS exceedingly
uncertain, and insthe WITH there is a struggle for
the prize between two popular candidates. The
three other districts are settled and there will be
no friction.
Jacob Worth in the With. Bert Reiss In the With
and Henry 3. Ketcham in the lid sure of
their nominations is possible in politics.
The situation in the lid is particularly interest
Ing Magistrate Henry Bristow has part of the
Twenty-second Ward behind him. and also has the
support of Magistrate Bremen in the Tenth Ward
and Michael J. Dady in the Third Ward. He has
also a part of the Ninth Ward; Colonel E; Il.
gates and part Of those in the Twenty-second
Ward. Walter B. Atterbury, in the Twenty-third
Ward, has declared for Captain James Perry, and
is backed up in his choice by Records Commits
soner Waldo in the Twenty-nnth Ward Bristow
will probably win, but there is a chance for Brit
ton should the Perry delegates be swung
solldy TO him.
In the WITH District Harry A Hamburg is the
organization candidate, but the Rev A. Stewart
Walsh is making stiff fight and has the Grand
Army OF the Republic vote behind him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
M Nmm@h Jm1
Fine FRENCH GARMENTS
.Hf Half Price * ~

the Little
earlier purchases
mnacuatc environment
The includes
Dressing Sacquesal from Parn dainty and
of each of these syles:-
Silk Waists
auds1
foms ands2
Silk Petticoats-
Short Silk Petticoats-
to IRONS o
Negligees end Tea Gowns
from to
Dressing Sacques-
o IRONS 5 to
All shown the Little Fouthav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10

ordered him 10 try to drive them away: Captain
Estes Immediately rode OF and took the ga Illinois
Cavalry and most calamity charged at their head,
drove the enemy from their barbados. charging
to the river without stopping, and giving no OPP
portunity for the Confederates to reform. Captain
Estes then reported TO and asked II / wanted
DO It, to which he replied that he could with
his men dsmounted 1 ordered him to try He
Immediately dismounted two troops armed with
Spencer rifles and putting himself at the head
charged across the bridge which was partially
destroyed only the strngers being left for footing.
He drove the enemy away and replaced the plank
ing OF the bridge This action was phenomenal,
and the promptitude and gallantry of Captain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
FINISHING THREE scHo0LBonsFs
TWO OF THEM HANDSOME BUILDINGS IN r1,,,
THIRTIETH WARD

Three new public schools in Rrool,Ivr ar. ro-
nearing completion. They will be ready. it is ex
pected' at the beginning OF the second half of the
schooi year Two of the schools are handsome
structures They are in Bay Ridge and when
completed will be pride IN tho rosidor+s 20 -
p pr OF BTooklyn Public School No 127 is stu.
Seart a. tne intersection Of Fort Hamilton-ave and
oeNHehth~aVe and Seventy eiRhth-st The other
sGhooi NO, 1872 is in manv respects duplicate of
No III 1t Is being built at Second-avr nd
-Hnefty -second-st;; near the Shore Road and the
81 Moh noe on II is little more advanced than that on
10 -. Inc cost OF No. ~, exclusive of the site
6f daGS l And Of no No 0 {3s The healing plant
furniture $500. The two schools are to have
tWenty cassrooms and afford accommodation for
ABOUT twelve hundred pupils each. The buildings
1 are thrfg stories high over high eced base
!s me walls OF the building Of limestone
90 feet They are impressive buildings. -
me third school building IS No 1874 in Fourth
ave. between Fourteenth and Fifteenth sts Ii is
loss pfetentious building than the other two II
Is built of gray brick with limestone trimmings
IKE the others; but i has heavier cornce Its
SI IN cost VIII be N16S60 1t will accommodate
l,4OO IN its twenty-five classrooms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
AN ACTOR SUES A MANAGER

Menifee Johnston. actor. has begun suit
against Manager Otto Neu of the Neu Century
Theatre at Newark. for damage for breach Of
contract, Johnston was engaged by Neu as lead
ing In the place OF the late II Coultcr
Brn,eri who was killed by a fan down the shaft
OF the Grand Hotel recently. He was to have the
leading roles In "Fanchon the Cricket and ''Soure
Kate" After two rehearsals Manager Neu dis
missed Johnston The latter alleges that his pro-
fAssiona standing has been injured '''' PRIV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.

vailsburg. Sept. (speciaD.-The new Methodist
church Of this place which has Just been completed
at South Orange-ave. and Sandford-st, dedi-
Gated this afternoon. Bishop Thomas Bowman OF
East Orange had charge OF the service assisted by
the Rev. A. B Kendig, former pastor of Calvary
Methodist Church, of East Orange, OF which the
Valsburg church is offshoot, and the Rev.
Dr. Warren L. HoagIand. Presiding Elder OF
the Orange district Of the Newark Conference
There is no settled pastor for the new church and
it will be under the charge Of the Rev Mr. Boyd
pastor of the De Groot Church. South Orange-ave.
and Littleton-ave.. Newark. until pastor is ap-
pointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
A NEW RELIGIOUS SECT FOUNDED.

The Independent Methodist Church of America
incorporated in Newark on Saturday by the
fling of articles with the County Clerk A branch
will be started in Paterson shortly. The act of in
corporation names Charles F. Netueshp. George
NJ. NettleShip John Lane, Myron S IIemstreet and
Charles II. Prettyman as trustees. Charles + Net
tieship was formerly Methodist Episcopal clergy
man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
PHYSICIANS AUTOMOBILE STOLEN.

Montclair Sept. (SpeciaD.-Dr. William Power
reported to the police this morning that early last
night while he was stopping at house in Union
st. near Mountain-ave., some one ran of with
his automobile. The vehicle was found Bloom
held-ave. in Mountain-ave., at early hour this
morning. and from its appearance 1t is thought
the thieves tried to ride over stone walls and on
barbed wire fences The automobile was 80 badly
wrecked that DR.. Power says 500 will not repair
the damage Dr. Power has offered reward for
the arrest and conviction OF the guilty ~es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10

from being fogged. The church officials who acted
judges. awarded to March Lamb the first prize.
a handsome portrait Of DIR. King.
Next came Mrs. Jane Hay Bell, OF Atlantic Coun-
ty, who won second honors. She is ninety years
old. She declares she is out for DR.. Kings first
prize, and thinks she will win 1t before she dies
James McMahan, ninety years old, who came sec
ond in age last year. and who won the laureIs the
year before, was prevented from attending this
year on account of sickness. After the sermon
four little tots dressed in white passed down the
aisles and distributed cards. attached bouquets,
souvenirs of the day, to all past the age Of
seventy years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
CAMPAIGN IN RUTHERFORD OPENED.
Rous1NG MEETING HELD AND A STRONG RE-
PUBLICAN CLUB FORMED.

Rutherford. Sept. . (speciaD.-The Republi-
campaign In Rutherford was opened last night
with a rousing meeting in the City Hall. The
speaker was Isaac Fuld, the drummer orator,
whose bright defence of Republican policies and
exposure of Bryan's Inconsistency were greeted
with hearty applause. Congressman James +.
Stewart who received a cordial greeting, won en-
thusiastic paudits by patriotic address. in which
the Administrators policy in the Philippines and
China was warmly indorsed
A Republican Campaign club was formed with
a hundred members, and the following officers. rec
commended by committee headed BY John Patrick
and named in accordance with the instructions OF
the recent Republican primary, chosen: Presi-
dent DR. H. H. Holister; vice president, Milton
e. Fake; secretary. T. r. Rogers; treasurer;
Bosnian Albert o. Jackson, Charles r. Solely,
Abram L. Watson and Walter A. Wood. Frequent
meetings to be held, and effort will be made
to equal Rutherford's plurality OF 4s4 for McElin-
lev in 1886.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
OLD FOLKS DAY OBSERVED.
SERVICE FOR AGED PEOPLE IN VINE
LAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

yineland. Sept (speciaD-From a pulpit
wreathed with sheaves of wheat golden rod ana
wild flowers the Rev. DR.. David H. King. of the
First Presbyterian Church. discoursed longevity
to-day TO a congregation composed almost entirely
OF the aged Nearly all of the attendants were
more than fifty years old. most OF them had seen
threescore and ten. some were octogenarians one
was a nonagenaran and another had lived
hundred and three years. The occasion was "Old
Folks Day" service set aside for those who have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
YOUNG WIFE BADLY BURNED.
SOME HOPE OF HER RECOVERY NOW ENTER
TANNED.

Oyster Bay Long Island. Sept. s,-Mr and Mrs
James Irwin are among the most popular summer
residents here. Last night Mrs. Irwin was brewing
cup of tea, when the sleeve OF her dress caught
fire. and in second her entire body was enveIoped
In a fiery sheet. Her frantic screams quickly
brought assistance, and strenuous effort was made
10 eXunguish the flames, but the unfortunate
woman terribly burned before the rescuers suc
e Geo IN their endeavors Her right and one
quickly on the and made every effort re
alleviate her sufferings. AT time her life was
despaired or but there are now slight hopes that
she will recover ~
Fortunately, Mrs. Twins face escaped the flames
she Is comparatively young woman and OnIv
ABOUT year ago the many friends of the couple
mace merry on the advent Of twins In the Irwin
household Mr.. Irwin is in business in New-YorL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
RAPID GROWTH OF TRADE.
PORTO RIcAN COMMERCE INCREASING
BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.

washington. Sept. o CSpeciaD.-Commerce be-
tween the United States and Porto Rico has de-
veloped rapidly since the act went into effA"t
on May J. 1900 Imports into the United States
from that island have increased so per cent over
those of one year ago. and three times as
great the average when Po:to Rico Spanish
territory. while exports TO the island have In
c-eseed nearly $50 per cent over year ago. and
nearly five times much the average when
Porto Rico was Spanish territory. In tho month
OF July the figures for which have just been COM
p!eted by the Treasury Bureau Of Statistics. the
exports from the United St%tes the island were
s62s7s. against S2o6.i66 in July. 1899 and 1885,
2e6 In July 1897. Taking the entire three months
81 which the has been in operation May
June and July the exports to the island were
a,ii72G against sS7S453 in the corresponding
months of 1899. S4S5 .2T9 in the corresponding
months Of 1897. and ss93225 in the corresponding
months of 1906. On the import side the figures for
July, 1900 500 OBS. against S44S,267 IN July,
1884, s146.273 in July. 1897 and S254,676 in July,
1925
It is apparent, therefore, from examination
these figures that imports from Porto Rico in
tie three months operation OF the new law are
fully so per cent in excess of those for the cor
responding months Of 1899. when the island was
under the American flag but the former tariff rela-
yet unaffected while they nearly three
times much in the corresponding months OF
the closing years of Spanish control Of the island.
Taking the export side of the picture, the evil
dences Of growth still more plainly apparent.
The exports from the United States to the island
May. June and July 1900, amounted to S2117.207,
against ssIS.463 in the corresponding months of
1872 sss525S in the corresponding months Of 1927.
age SEQ IN he correspondins months Of 1920
two and ono-haf times as much as in the cor
responding months OF 1890, when the island
UNDER tho American flag. but the tariff relations
yet unaffected. and nearly five times much
the average in the closing years of Spanish con-
troll Of the island
The fcilOwiag table shows the commerce between
the United States and the island Of Porto Rico
IN May. June and july of each year from 1896 to
enc Including the yeRr 1900. and enables
prison Of the trade Of the rst three months under
the new law with the corresponding months of
each yesr in the term covered No comparison Is
made with 1925, owing to the fact that the hos
tiitics IN existence during June, July and August
OF that year would make the comparison unfair
one.
Irupor from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
DON'T WANT BLUFF REMOVED.
CONTRACTOR THREATENS TO BRING ITS SAND
TO THIS CITY

Oyster Bay, Long Island, Sept s.-The residents
Of that part Of Oyster Bay the shore in the
vicinity Of Sycamore Htn and cooper's Bluff will
make a vigorous protest TO the Town Board to-day
against the granting Of a right to build pier
which has been asked for by Walter Starr con-
tractor Of Manhattan. Mr. Starr some time ago
bought what is known CooDer's Bluff. and al
most Immediately afterward an adjoining prop
'Tty was bought at of $4,000. It Is under
stood that Mr. Starr is interested in the second pur
chase and that it is his intention to cart the bluff
and adjoining property away to New-York. Both
properties consist Of the finest building sand and
Ior building delivered in New-York the sand is
valuable. The objection to the building of the pier
picturesque part Of the Sound shore. and the
other IS that the digging Of sand there will mean
o. barracks close to the finest places in Oyster
Bay Among the directors are Z. Roosevelt Will
inn J. Youngs. Frederic r. Coudert. F. H. Bene-
dict, E N. Townsend, Charles F. Young. Colgate
Hoyt, C. W. Whittemore, j. F. Sherman and George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
A COMPLAINT AGAINST RED BANK

The State Sewerage Commission has received a
petition signed by one hundred and twenty resi-
dents near Red Bank the banks Of the Nave
the village of Red Bank is polluting the river and
nJuring the health and prospects of the petition
ers. 1t Is alleged that IL is unsafe to ba the
in the stream, and that the Red Bank authorities
are arranging for the connection of additional sew
with the river. The State Commission viii
make investigation ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
Il RAID AT ASBURY PARK

Aspury Park Sept. CspecaD.-constabIe Ham
rle AIDED by township policemen. invaded Founder
6faoleys bailiwick this afternoon and ro,,,5os =
Twelve men who had congregated in The hail -
Of the gace stoa lore IN Mattsop-ave The proprietor
~ pace was arrested. charged with keenire
olhoroefy mouse, and the other men who - =
E.ssssnt were ordered TO appear before Maeistrote
BORDEN Tomorrow as witnesses N4"StSihte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
MAKES CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIALS.
Ex-MAYoR MAYBAUM OF vAILsBURG THREATEN!
PROSECUTION

Ex-Mayor Alexander Maybaum OF vailsburg has
announced that he will go before the Grand Jury
and lay proof before 1t that certain officials OF the
borough received money for voting to saddle on
the borough a water plant that was not needed
He says he has all the proof necessary. but de-
clineS to tell who the officials are or name the
amounts they received That, he says, will be told
10 the Grand Jury.
Some of the present officials aIlege that the ex-
Mayor is actuated by spite because the Board of
Health has begun him to compel him to
abate an alleged nuisance in connection with his
slaughter house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
pEsPoNpEYr M4Y CoNNIrs sr1c1pE

No ST Germania-ave., Jersey City. committed
suicide at midnight on Saturday by shooting him
self in the head at Sanford Place and the Hudson
Boulevard. physician who was called 20 examine
the body said that death had been almost irstau-
taneOus- Hiderbrandt's relatives know OF reason
for his suicide except that he had been III for ab0U
a year. He believed himself incurabe, and IN
sequence had become respondent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
INJURED WHILE DIVINE

Asbury Park. Sept. CspeciaD.-Mjss Nav p..
nett OF New-York, while bathing this morning in
the sea- oiVed from old pile into the water. not
pees Twelve inches deep. Her head struck the
80. .oaeoah ana she was rendered unconscious ebe
Mss taken 10 the Emergency Hospital where -
oasscoVereo that she had sustained a severe
Solce sslon or the spine. She regafned conscicTs-
E 1ssaI ano was removed TO the Long Branch Hos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
PROTEST AGAINST A LICENSE.

Montclair. Sept (speeiaD.-The proposed cree
ton OF building at the top of the Orange Noun
tain, in Verona Township. for saloon has stirred
up the wrath OF the people in both Verona and
Montclair. who have prepared petition to be pre-
sented to the Essex County Court OF Common Pleas
protesting against the granting OF license in that
netghborhood. The Verona Township Committee
has signed the petition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
STRUCK BY A TRAIN ON 4 BRIDGE.

Richard Reynolds. eighteen years old of No. IS
Herbertson-st., Port Richmond, Staten Island. was
struck by Philadelphia and Reading train No. S2l
the Central Railroad bridge across Newark
Bay at Bayonne on Saturday night. He was badly
up by the train hands and carried to Jersey City
whore he was sent to the City Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
YACHTING PARTY OVERBOARD.
CRAFT CAPsIzEs OFF ATLANTIC cITY-AI.L
HANDS RESCUED.

Atlantic CITY, Sept s.-The yacht Dart, Captain
Samuel Monroe while returning this afternoon
after taking sailing party out to sea. overturned
at the bar and the dozen persons who
board including Mrs James MONTGOMERY. OF
BROOKLYN and two children. were thrown into the
water All hands managed to reach the over
turned boat and cling to the bottom. except WIZ
lam A LAWYER of Philadelphia. who was carried
out by the current. The life guards put out 10 the
aid of those endangered. and brought all ashore IN
safety although Mr. Lawyer much exhausted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
CLOSE OF THE gWABTAN FESTIVAL

The Cannstatter. or Standardization Volks festi-
VAL after a week Of success at Ridgewood Park
was brought to a close last night Gold medals and
diplomas were awarded last evening 1t is esti-
mated that over twenty thousand men, women and
children were on the ground yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
OVERCOME IN THE SURF.

Atlantic City. Sept. s.-Mrs. Susan Gibbs who is
registered here being from New-York. was at
tackled with heart trouble while in the water to-
day, and was almost drowned before taken by
the life guards. She revived with difficulty
but is now In fair way to recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
MOTHER ANXIOUS TO FIND LOST eJ5

the police OF the Hubert-st station were again
appeaieu 10 yesterday TO try and find trace OF
nineteen-ye year Maggie Scbauer who has -
missing from her home No 39 Graham-ave.. for
TWO years ears me young wOman's mother is pininR
daughter. Mrs. Schauer Is eTeativ hroko on her
ing " "'i'e aiteI slBht scold-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
ARRESTED AS A WITNESS

Atlantic City, Sept. civilian Mathis. son OF a
retir-d farmer, has been placed under arrest at
Pleasantville and is being held witness at that
place to appear tomorrow at the inquest into the
seath OF the man OF the same name who was found
in creek in the nothern part OF the county week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
DIR. AND MRS. BEAsLEY RETURy NOM

Dr ana Mrs C. ID. Beasley, of Greene-ave have
returnea 10 the city after spending pleasant suro
her al the Hotel Netherwood, in Ne1herwood N \
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
I'm Interesting Exhibit Of ~
{ inc = 4 NJ 2 s

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cepuonA All
represented mere Many
for "anamaks Wholly in
as well handsome
e OF Empire red and and
Ola aSS also hold
and German Renaissance.
Nno say
very reasonable for high HERE'S
odd Manyos yoPHs
0 to
snd oldest o IapeSat
nrea .anpa to
There's an important shades
the Basement
exhibited this line Never fahoning
In globes From these choose a $o.50 ito
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart Broadway. Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10
SOCIALIST STUMP SPEAKER ARRESTED
HAD NO PERMIT TO TALK ON PLAINFELD
IrREET CORNER.

Plainheld. Sept (SpeciaD.-E. F. Wagner. OF
Jersey City. Socialist stump speaker appeared in
Plainfeld last evening and asked Mayor Rockfel-
low for permit TO deliver a speech at Park-aVe
and Second-st. Owing 10 the crowded condition OF
the thoroughfare Saturday evening the Mayor
declined to grant Wagner's request Notwtthstand-
ing the Mayors refusal Wagner went ahead with
his speechmaking plans. He was in the midst OF
denunciatton of both Democrats and Republicans
when Patrolman Myers appeared and ordered him
to cease Wagner refused 10 pay heed TO the
policeman's order and was arrested He was re-
leased on his promise 70 appear In court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10

II the Paterson Democrats are OF the same mind
when their county convention meets that thew a..
now they will probably nominate John Faust s,-
Senator from Passaic County. provided thsv a.,
obtain his consent 20 be their candidate Nr FarsS
Is not new 70 public life. but Is not uuch known
outside OF Passalc County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-10

While looking about for candidate 70 Oppose
James F. Stewart in the With Congress District n.
Democrats for the second time found Frank Marlsy
He had the honor Of being defeated by Congress
man Stewart two years ago. and If reports be trus
they said 20 be by several OF his friends hs
Is rather reluctant &c accept a denomination II.
Judge Frank Van Cleve appears 70 be more wilma
10 take the place on the Democratic ticket but 4
Is said that even he doesn't banker after H.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-08-15

El Paso, Texas, August 25.-DN
tails of fearful battle between a
lone ranchman and four outlaws
reached here today AS the result of
the engagement Jose Alyereze, we'd
known ranchman, is dead, and Ma Gus
Medlno and Antonio llscontrillo two
of the bandits, are in Jail, The affaii
occurred on Alvereze's ranch, fifteen
miles from lei paso. Alvarez was
riding over his ranch, when he ell
ccuuterei the outlaws dressing 4 beef
One of the party, Marcus Medlno,
threw his gun on Alvarez, who beg
ged for his life. Medina showed no
mercy and shot Alvarez in the stom-
ach. He fell from his horse and,
gaining a clump of bushes opened fire
ON the gang with his revolver. He
stood them off till night, then crawled
to the road, where he was picked w
by Il passing freight wagon and taken
home. where he died at 6 o'clock this
morning. Sheriff Boone and posse
wpr! out last night and captured Me
dino and Escontrlllo, two of the out
laws and are in pursuit of the others
Alvarez gave the names and descrip-
lions of the men before he dled.Me-
dino is noted outlaw and is charged
in several counties in New Mexico