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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
DID NOT ATTEND MEETING He CALLED
MEMBERS OF BRIDGE-sT. CHURCH ANGRY AT
THEIR PASTOR.


A buzzing, protesting mad lot of colored people
gathered last night the broad steps of the
Bridge Street African Methodist Episcopal Church,
in Bridge-st. just off Myrtle-ave. meeting had
been called by the pastor the Rev. J. NJ Hender-
son. for the election Of trustees I'LL the vacancies
Of men whom he had read out of the church. The
meeting to be called, according to the an
nouncement of the pastor. at o'clock. The dusky
congregAtigfn Gathered at that time, four hundred
strongl and went into the heated church For half
an hour they sat there No pastor came;
We'll brothers and sisters" said one old MEM
Der of the church Tets sit outside until the pastor
shows up. 1t am too hot to sit in this church"
Accordingly the congregation filed out and in
animated g-uups talked of how they could get rid
of the rpastnpt whom nearly half of them accused
of being sMtagonistic to the church. The pastor
had few friends, but the majority seemed to be
opposed 10 him and wanted the Bishop to remove
him
At o'clock one of the clerks of the church re-
ceved a telegram from the pastor who lives in
Manhattan. saying that he would be unable to at
tend the meeting and adjourning the meeting for
two weeks.
The announcement Of the adjournment caused
another buzz Of excitement. Some Of the colored
people accused the pastor Of being afraid to meet
the congregation.
Half a dozen uniformed policemen were in the
gathering and several detectives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
MATTHEW C. KERVAN BANKRUPT

FILES A PETITION SHOWING LIABILITIES OF SAL
els. MOSTLY ON BONDS AND MORTGAGES.
Matthew c. Kervan. builder Of No As West One
hundred-and- thirty-hfth-st. has filed petition in
bankruptcy. with liabilities Of &A,6l3 and no
assets. OF the liabilities $4,000 is bonds and
mortgages property owned By him, which are
marked in the schedules as secured by property
worth the amount OF the mortgages; S5S 1863 is
secured, for materials. etcy and $3.50 is accommo-
dalton paper. ere are hfty-siX unsecured credi
tors. the largest being the Blackburn Plumbing
Co. S9145, and James Rogers, 1855. Among those
mentioned holding the mortgages the United
States Life Insurance Company S22S,e00: Julia E.
Cameron, S71.0J0 and James Stokes S55 900. Mr.
kerVan began business a metal roofer in 1887
and few years later went into building opera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
FRESH TRADE DEVELOPMENTS.

Engineering reports that the expectation of
coal from England experienced slight check dur
ing July. The total 1881 O2l tons, as against
s,sss9s2 tons during the corresponding month last
year There has been falling of amounting to
nearly 1900 ions. However. the first seven months
whereas for the months in 1899 IL was q $50
51Z tons tabout 100000 tons less) Engineering
remarks that the principal explanation OF the in
creased price OF coal is that general con-
sumption appears 10 have advanced very RAPIDLY
curing the last two years in all European coun-
tries"
Mr. Halstead the American Consul al Birrning-
ham, says that although suction ventilatine fans
have long been known IN England the small cleo
trio blower extensively used in America has MT
made its appearance on the other side Mr. Hal
stead wonders why manufacturers In the tinted
States neglect their opportunity.
London letter TO THE Western Electrician"
says that the United Chambers OF Commerce On
England about 10 investigate the oues,,o,
whether the large patronage given 10 American
manufacturers OF electric railway equpnnents Is
cue 70 technical deficiencies the part OF English
makers OF not
private letters from representative Of a lead
Ing maker CT American automobiles who is in the
City OF Mexico declare that for the present there h
no market for such products in that place because
the streets all torn up the CONSTRUCTION ~
able time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
FIFTEEN RUFFTANs IN A FIGHT
THEY WRECK THE FURNITURE OF A HOTEL,
AND BEAT THE PROPRIETOR.

Elizabeth. Aug. IA fight occurred late SATIN.
day night in which Stephen @. Emmons. propristo-
OF the Aldene Hotel. mile from Roselle VA,
badly hurt Fifteen Tuffians entered the place h.
fore midnight broke some furniture and atfacssa
EmmOns He got the quiet. and after so,,.
time they went away but returned later
When Mr.. Emmons closing his place AZ ma
night several men entered the building from ~.
rear door, while others went in at the from -
trance. The were those who had rssS.
trouble earlier in the evening. They set to xorE -
wreck the hotel The furniture and decOFati0ns ~
the hotel and barrOOm were wrecked Mirror
pictures. tables. chairs and bottles were broker
and thrown about the rooms.
Mr.. Emmons went before Judge Woodruff AZ
Roseie. and made complaint Warrants were
issued against the offenders. some OF whom uvsrs
known to Mr. Emmons. Judge Woodruff sent -
this city for County Detective Keron and UlarsF
the warrants in his hands. Detective Keron Wsnf
up TO Aldene this morning with PatF0lman Schon-
pey and looked the ground over No arrests Ve-.
made. but Of the men viii be taken into Gus
tody
In the fight several visitors 20 the hotel Esr.
drawn into the affair unwillngly. and one Of them
McClennan Ackley, OF Elizabeth, had an ear
most bitten of. He came 10 the General Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
GIRL SAVES HORSES FROM FIRE.

BelIevile. Aug. q (SpeciaD.-AIiss Lulu Fairser
vice. daughter OF Henry Fairservice, farmer in
this town. saved several horses from her fathers
burning barn yesterday. The building struck
by lightning. Before the hremen arrived Miss
Fairseryce rushed from the house TO the burning
barn several yards away. and got out the horses
Frederick Gilman, one CT the hremen
by the heat and smoke. and for time was
in q critical condition. The fremen were handi-
capped by lack OF water pressure a southbound
trolley car had jumped the track few minutes
after the fire started. 1t crashed into the hydrant
breaking it off close TO the ground. allowing the
water to escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
LIGHTNING VICTIM IDENTIFIED.

The New-York boy who was killed By lightning
at Schuetzen Park Sunday identified az
Coroner Hoffnan's morgue, HobOken, yesterday.
as Jacob Ruch. OF No. 20sS Arthur-ave-. NeW-York
He was identified by his brother. The funeral viii
be held at Coroner Hofman's morgue this morn
ing. after which the body VIII be creuats6. n
accordance with the directions OF the family The
funeral OF Joseph SChOslig. the tWelvey boy
who was killed by the bolt of lightning. viii
be held this morning at St. Augustine's Church
Union Hill The burial viii be ar the HuGsoE
County Catholic CemeterY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
INDIGNATION OVER A PRIZE FIGHT.

Oyster Bay. Long Island. Aug. 27.-Several minis
tiers here yesterday took occasion to denounce the
prize fight that occurred here last week. The fact
that fight took place has caused great indigna-
ton, and steps are to be taken at once to fix the
blame for the affair. The first move has been the
calling of meeting of the members of the Law
and Order Society and citizens generally, TO be
held tomorrow night. The ministers of the diff
ferent denominations will be present, and num-
Der of prominent citizens expected to take part
in the meeting. The matter will be placed in the
hands Of the District Attorney, who 1t is expected
will at once begin an investigation. Arrests may
oil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
LOOKING FOR OYSTERS" IN HoBoKEN

MAN ARRESTED FOR HIS OWN SAFETY SAYS HE
Is 1o2 YEARS OLD
An aged man, who describes himself as John
Bennett 102 years old of No. 4s4 Hudson-st., New
York City taken in custody by Hoboken
detective, who found him wandering along the
West Shore Railroad tracks just north of Hoboken
The detective thought the old in danger
of being run down by a train. The man had
cash on his cheek, and could not tell how he got
Il. but seemed clear other points. When ar
raigned in the Recorders Court in Hoboken. yes
terday, the venerable prisoner said he was in the
oyster business, and when asked what he was
doing in Hoboken, he answered with touch OF
sarcasm, Looking for oysters. spose."
The Court detailed Detective Fenton to escort
the old man home. The detective reported that
they were greeted at the house by Benefits sister
who gave her age as ninety-seven years. Ben
nett's son, siXty-seven years old, also there,
and said his father and brother had wandered
away from home Monday Of last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
TWO INJURED IN RUNAWAY.

Two were injured. one probably fatally. in
runaway yesterday afternoon The men were Owen
McCabe, thirty years old, of No. 4S Emerson Place,
and Michael Mccullough, sixty-hve years old, of
No 1874 Emerson Place. McCabe is a truck driver
and Mccullough helper. While they were driving
along Park-ave. the bride broke and the horse ran
away. Both men were thrown to the street and
rendered unconscious. Mccullough. besides a
scalp wound. had several ribs broken which
punctured both lungs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
FIGHT WITH NEGRO BURGLAR

Frank A Horribly OF No. III Bergen-ave., Jersey
City reported to the police yesterday that he had
had an exciting conflict with a negro burglar on
Sunday morning at his house Mr. Hornby awoke
to find the burglar ransacking his room. He sprang
the intruder and the two fought about the
room for several minutes. Finally Mr.. Horribly
struck the negro a powerful blow in the neck. and
the burglar went head first down the stairs. He
rushed out of the front door. Mr.. Horribly quickly
dressed and. with party Of, neighbors, secured
the neighborhood. but could find no trace of the
burglar. Little was taken from the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
RAID ON NOTORIOUS pooLRooM

A notorious poolroom in South Brooklyn was
closed by the police yesterday afternoon The
poolroom was over the saloon of Hugh Smith at
No. COS Fifth-ave. formal complaint had been
made against the place by Edward r. Cuicuruo
of No 1856 Westinghouse Detective Lynch and
Patroman Delaney rushed into the place while
the returns from the Sheepshead track were being
received. lot Of gambling paraphernalia was
seized and the two alleged propretors were locked
up They are John Murray forty-seven years old,
OF NO. 2R Prospective, and Gerard De Migris
twenty -one years old. of No 627 Fonrth-ave -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
SHOT BY FARMLAND FOR THIEF

Princeton, Aug. q (SpeciaD.-James Johnson, of
this place. shot through the left shoulder at
a. N. yesterday. at PENIS Neck, by a farmland
employed by Mrs. William Cranston, who lives on
the Scott Berrian farm. Johnson says he and
friend were getting pail OF water when the farm
hand fired at them. The latter they
stealing chickens Johnson was brought 10 Prince
ton in wagon, and DR.. Bolton dressed his wounds.
The bullet Of .3S-calibre revolver found this
morning about three inches beneath JOhnsons
shoulder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
LIpITs HIS FUNERAL EXPENSES.

Hackensack Aug. q (speciaD.-The viii OF DON
aid L. Cameron. a druggist OF Rutherford. who
died suddenly A few days ago. was admitted 70
One clause OF the will requests that the cost OF ne
funeral should not De more than so. and says.
Rather leave for the living that which Unleces-
sarily goes the dead" The widow and Charles
Z Cameron, a brother, living in East Orange, were
named executors. but the brother did Hst
qualify.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
MONUMENT TO A MAINE HERO,

A handsome monument erected in memory of
Frederick Hoizer. sailor who persisted on the bat
tleship Maine in the harbor Of Havana was I'M
veiled In the Lutheran Cemetery at Middle Village
on Sunday The monument was dedicated by the
Rev. John r. Chadwick. chaplain of the Maine
Eugene r. Laughlip delivered an Grafton. The
music was furnished by the Ceceiian Veren. of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
TO BUY CAULIFLOWER CROP

Riverhead. Long Island. Aug. Heterogeneous
said to be under way Between the caulihower
growers of Eastern Long Island and a Philadelphia
syndicate by which the greater part of the crop
will be taken out OF the hands Of the commission
men. 1t is said that at recent meeting Cal
verton between representatives of the syndicate
and the growers the former said they would guar
antee 10 take the whole crop at 81 a barrel de-
lvered at the station There is promise of a large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
ONE FIREMAN OVERCOME. T7Fo INJURED.

Jacob Dubois's planning mill, St Pauls and Oak
land ayes. Jersey City did several thousand dol
lars damage 10 the building and machinery. While
fighting the flames Michael Whelan, fireman, %
Engine Company No. u, and Theodore Fabe-,
driver of Engine Company No II. were severely
injured by falling glass. James Gallery, fireman.
Of Engine Company No. = overcome by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
THOUGHT HE OWNED THE UNITED STATES
GERMAN CREATED A CONNECTION IN A
CHURCH.

Carl Helfelder intoxicated German forty
seven years old, of No SO Havemeyer-st, entered
Christ Episcopal Church, in Bedford-ave. SUNDAY
evening, and interrupted the service. He became
so boisterous that the Rev. Charles c. Cragg had
to stop his sermon. The fellow walked down the
aisle tripped and nearly fell over woman who
was seated at the end OF a pew. An usher
rushed up and escorted the man out to the side
walk. The German then began to harangue the
crowd. When policeman took hold OF the Ger
man he wheeled about and pushing the policeman
aside said: With God behind my strong arm
fear neither bullet nor sword"
When he was taken to the station house he de-
clared that he owned the United States and con-
sequently he could go into whatever building he
wanted TO. When he was arraigned before Magis-
trate Kramer yesterday he as meek as a
lamb. He said he had taken few glasses of beer
Sunday morning TO chase away the effects of the
heat. He went to Jail for three days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
DROWNED IN GRAVEsEND RAY

James De Leary. fifty-three years old a widower
living with his children at Front and Gold sts
was drowned while bathing yesterday noon at Bath
Beach. He had gone to the Bay for a days outing
He was seized with cramps About ten minutes
later James Hughes, the engineer employed at
Lowrys Hotel saw the mans body floating in the
water He plunged in and brought the body to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
4 GIFTS RICHEST NEGRO KILLED.

New-Brunswick, Aug. 27.-Jordan Moody. ths
richest negro in New Brunswick was struck and
instantly killed by fast eastbound train az the
Suydau-st. crossing this afternoon He started 70
cross the railroad tracks and did not the train
He was thrown and landed directly IN front % tha
engine which struck him again The wheels
passed over him
Moody was 'nfty-hve years old He was con
tractor and made his money from city Wo-k-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
JOHN G. LANDwEHR.

John G. Landwehr. father-n-Iaw Of Sheriff Carl
Ruempler Of Hudson County died Sunday night
his home. No. 1877 Oakand-ave.. Jersey City,
from a complication of diseases. The funeral will
be held at the house tomorrow at p m. Mr..
Landwehr born In Hanover sixty years ago.
He leaves a widow and three children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
WILLIAM W. FLETCHER.

William w. Fletcher an old resident Of the
Hudson City section of Jersey City, died suddenly
from apopexy at the time of the heavy storm
on Sunday afternoon. The funeral will be held
tomorrow at p. m. at the First Baptist Church,
West Hoboken Mr.. Fletcher was born in Staten
Island eighty-three years ago ana was retired
yacht builder. He assisted in building the yacht
America which won the Cup in 1855. He was
Widower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
JOHN Y. MKAYE's MOTHER DEAD.

mrs Martha McKane. mother of John Y Nc
Zane died on Sunday night at her home at East
Iwenty-trst-st. and Shore Road, Sheepshead Bay
she nad been I'll for three days. Mrs McKane was
seventy-seven years old The funeral will ne beId
on oI ~ esdnes9ay Inoraing at the Sheepshead Bay
member for many years. S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
RESUMES THE NAME ROANOKE

Centreville Long Island Aug 27-The name of
this hamlet has been changed TO Roanoke. its
former name. The change from Roanoke was
made thirty years ago. The people of the hamlef
want postoftice. and as there is another Centre
vile In this State a change had 10 be made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
BAD TWO WIVES UNDER ONE ROOF.
GERMAN GOT INTO TROUBLE BY STRIKING
ONE WITH SHOE LAST.

ONE WITH A SHOE LAST.
Bruno Koch, German, OF No. S7s Railroad-ave.,
East New-York, sent in Special Sessions yes
terday to Raymond Street JAIL for six months.
He will there have opportunity to mediate on
the folly Of trying to keep two wives under one
roof. BY wife No. he had three children firing
Of her. he brought to the house another woman,
but she lived in a different apartment It was some
time before wife No. discovered her husbands
relationship with the other woman. Then she
schemed get the other woman out of the way
and succeeded in sending her to Germany for a
few months But wife No. returned. Then wife
No ordered her husband out Of the house His
wife made him make list of his possessions This
he did. and the list included tools in the ell
lar. The two went down in the cellar together and
u is alleged that the husband struck his wife on
the head a severe blow with shoe last It was
on this charge that he arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
PREPARING FOR REPUBLICAN CLUBS-

Robert Carey. chairman OF the Committee o. Ar
rangements for the convention OF the NeT-IerSsi
State League OF Republican Clubs 70 be held AZ
Columbia Hall. Jersey City, on September IS an
nounced yesterday that the speakers Will include
Senator j. 3. Foraker, Of Ohio and General Bar
rett Of the National League Of clubs. A meeting
viii be held this evening az Lincoln Han 20 fuF-
Their the plans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
ONE DRESS IN rWENTY-FoUR YEARS

WOMAN IN SUIT FOR NoN-sUPPoRT SAYS HER
HUSBAND BOUGHT HER NO MORE.
Perth Amboys> Aug. q (speciaD.-Mrs. Ida Keller
this morning caused the arrest Of Charles Keller
her husband, on charge Of nou-support. They
have been married twenty-four years and have
several children. When arraigned before Recorder
Ward. Keller said he had given his wife 81 only
two weeks ago. Mrs. Keller admitted this. but
said 1t was all the money she had had from her
husband in fully one year
Keller attempted to reply but his wife said
that In all their married life he had bought her
only one dress, and that a plain calico. Re
corder Ward continued the hearing until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
CHESTER wooLwoRrH COTTON.

Chester Wooworth Cotton, retired member of
the Jersey manufacturing firm of Demas Cotton
& Sons, in Newark, died at his home, No. IA Cot
tage-st. Newark, on Saturday evening, He was
seventy years old and had been i'll for several
years. Mr.. Cotton leaves widow and two chill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
mr. DAVIS CONTROLS sPELLBHDERs.
THOSE FROM HUDSON COUNTY MAY NOT SPEAK
FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
II is likely that the NeV-Jersey Democrats
State Committee viii have considerable difficulty
in obtaining speubiRders from Hudson County
The speakers who have received invitations 10 TAX
will abide by Robert Davis. II he says % talk
they viii do SO. and If he says 70 remain away
from the committee they will DC that. Before 20
ing on his vacation Mr.. Davis said that the HId-
son County speakers would attend 20 Hudson
County before going outside Heretofore Hudson
County has been neglected by the State COMMITTEES
regarding orators.
headquarters in Jersey City yesterday. and said
that the actual work OF the campaign would nor
be started until after the Congress conventions
are held next month Then, he said, there would
be hundreds OF meetings IN the State Over three
hundred Democrats had been invited 20 speak
Mr. Gourley also announced that J. ". Schuckers
OF Washington, had declared himself for Bryan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
HUNDREDS SEE ACTORS BODY.
POLICE HAVE TROUBLE WITH WOMEN AT
H. COULTER DRINKERS FUNERAL

The body of H Coulter Brinker the actor who
was killed by falling down shaft at the Grand
Hotel, in New-York City Sunday morning, was
exposed to view at the home. In Nelson Place,
Newark between and o'clock yesterday after
noon After religious services, conducted by the
Rev Edward Dyott, pastor of the Hill Street
Methodist Church, the body was taken to Wildwood
W Va. for burial in the family plot. About iwo
thousand persons. nearly all women. crowded the
front of the house while the body view,
end the police had to considerable force TO
keep the eager women from crush. Many of
them were in tears in the street. When the fac
tories employing women closed the women ran
Nelson Place to get look the face Of the actor
tfey had made favorite Of on the stage. and when
the coffin was carried out there was keen disaO-
pointment for late arrivals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
HORSE RUNS THROUGH APPLE ORCHARD
THREE VEHICLES AND TWELVE PERSONS IN
coLLIs1oN-FoUR INJURED

tween two surveys and a buggy occurred near the
Lord Farm Woodclir. last evening in which
two persons were hurt. William BELLS, with his
wife, OF Oradell. in a buggy. attempted to drive
between the Surveys when the three vehicles came
together with a crash Mr.. Beliss horse dragged
the buggy out and dashed through an unfenced
apple orchard The limbs of the trees beat and
scratched the faces of the occupants. but the only
damage to the vehicle was the loss OF two side
lights Calvin GARDENER, OF HiIlsdale. had his
surrey broken. and Of the occupants, woman
received severe wound on the thigh. The persons
In the other surrey refused to give their names
One of them cut the face.
Freeholder Riley, who was driving In the road
assisted the in repairing their vehicles. There
were twelve persons in the three vehicles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
WOMAN DIES FROM HEAT.

Elizabeth. Aug. 27.-Mrs. Clara Whittemore died
this morning at her home, No. l24 West Grand-st.
from the effects Of the heat. She born in New
York City, and came TO Elizabeth twenty-eight
years ago. She viii be buried in Greenwood Gene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
OWEN GRTFFITHs e co. FAIL.

It was announced yesterday that Owen Grifhths
& Co. ship chambers. at No. IS Hudson-st- JeF-
sew CITY had failed. owing TO bad debts and lack
Of business The liabilities amount 70 about SAooo
and the assets 10 about $3.50 The Arm was or
ganiZed forty years ago by Haines s HallOck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-28
LETTER CARRIERS IN SHIRT WAISTS.

Postmaster Hays Of Newark issued an order yes
terday giving permission to the la carriers and
SO collectors to doff their uniform coats and wear
any garb they pleased while on duty. Most OF
the men afterward appeared IN coored shirt waists
while distributing and collecting mail The priv
ilege is to hold good as long as the warm weather
lasts.