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Book Department.

copies, Imitation of Christ, handsomely bound
IN Turkey morocco; tull gilt euges. Reduced from
81. 10 TO Zoe. copy.
copy, Treasury of Devotion, manual of prayer
for general and daily use; hound in soft biack
leather; full gilt edges; shopwom. Reduced from
Sl.JO to 15c.
20 copies, A Kipling Primer including biographi
cal ana critical chapters, index Mr.. X plg 3
principal writings, and Biographies by Frederick
duced from Doc Doc. each
copies Doc Horne, u story of the streets and
with pictures. by John 4. Mcutcheon; cloth
l6mo.; sh"pworn Reduced from 81 90 to soc. each
outline history and description Of the American
metropolis, with over 1000 Illustrations; cloth;
l0os pages; 1898 edition. Reduced from So 10 to
ooc. copy.
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Canned Goods Dent.

We have several odd lots of Canned and Package
Goods, which, in order to close out at once we
have reduced as follows: ' "
Bokaska Laundry Starch. Reduced from 1Oc to
&c. pkg.
Bokaska Ammonia. Reduced from 1Oc to &C. bot
Electric Powdered Laundry Starch Reduced
from DC. to &c. pkg.
Tourist Brand Java and Mocha Coffee Reduced
from 32c to 25c. ID.
Ceylon Brand Java and Mocha Coffee. Reduced
from 34c. to 30c lb.
Southwicks Beef Extract, ZOE size, reduced
from 25c. to 1Oc jar; 4oz. size, reduced from 4Oc
to 15c. jar
Gross 4 Blackwells Pickles Reduced from s5c.
to 25c. jar
Breakfast Coffee. Reduced from 25c to 16c H.
Merry War Lye. Reduced from &c. to &C. can
Nanticoke Tomatoes. Reduced from 9c. to 7c can
25c. "
Fifth floor.
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Boys Department..

10 Navy Blue Cheviot Double breasted Suits;
sizes 81 ., ~ II. IL. IA, 10 and IL. Reduced from
3 Sailor and Brownie Suits. heavy and light
Welghts' sizes ), and 3. Reduced from $5. 90 and
Boys Mackintoshes, detachable cape; sizes 4
10 : years. Reduced from $50 to 81. 90 each
ID Boys and Girls Tams navy blue cloth small
sizes Reduced from 5oc, Zoe, $1.25 and Sl5O to
Third floor.
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AdjOurns without Action,

At meeting of the board of directors OF
the board of trade yesterday afternoon
some time was spent in considering the
question Of removing the almshouse and
jail from their present location. but no ac-
ton was taken, the board adjourning until
next Tuesday afternoon.
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f1isses' Department, ,

uirls Ian Covert Refers, silk lined through
out sizes 9, s, 10 and -. Reduced from S. IS to
$3.50 each. ~ "
combination trimming: sizes A. 9 and q Reduced
from $500 TO S1.5O each
$3.50 to $50 each.
:, "A Girls Percale Shirt Waists; sizes 10 and r.
Reduced from Soc. to 1Oc. each
Girls Macknoshes plaid backs 1enpths AZ
Third floor ~ T0' 49,
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Mrs. Pendel, wife of T F. Pendel. the
veteran usher of the White House. died
last night at her home, 304 NJ street north
west, after a lingering illness. She was
over seventy years old. Her husband and
three children survive her
The widowed husband has been an usher
at the White House since 1864 and is well
known throughout the country.
Evening star., 1900-05-03

10 KEY. J. F. Heisse and wife. under whose
care the church is The pastors responded
ln u'tlhg words. and the evening closed
with social entertainment. when refresb
ments were served.
, me promises for a bright church year in
encouraging. 'N''
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NeckWear Department.

~, J. Mhite chiffon Shoulder Cape long tabs, trim
to 500. i |i''oV
Six Fronts, for tailor made suits navy and gar
Eet Reduced from $500 to 81 so each
4 Liberty Satin Chemisettes pink blue red and
oiaeK X, ana white Reduced from $500 to 81 80 ca
White Liberty SILK Ties with accordion plaited
ends, yards long. Reduced from So so to 81 90 en-
BLACK SILK Net Fronts, with lace applique; lin
Sshea' Sse 70 wear outside Of waist. Reduced from
imported Black Chiffon Cape, with real ChantilIy
First iOcr, ~ f'00'
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Shoe Department.

a pairs Infants Patent Leather Button Shoes
spring heel, hand turned soles, Kid tops; sizes s.
6t2, ! and IA B-6, 6h, I, ~ and &C 6I
q n and u. Reduced from 81 90 to 65c pair
IL pairs Infants Button Shoes turn soles Iatent
tip, spring heels square toes; sizes g. els Z ~
ana nsl . B,o, 6i2 I, "a and CT, IA and s d.
pairs Infants Red Button Shoes turn soles
spring heels, common sense toes: sizes I and ~
BBI., d "a and &C, and IA u. Reduced from
IL Is pairs In1ants' soiled Moccasins. Reduced to
Third floor
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Mems Department.

~ Mems Negligee Madras Shirts, with 1 pair
detached cuffs TO match; sizes IA To- IL Rednced
from Sl.0O to Toe. each.
100 Linen Color -bordered Hapdkerchiefs Re-
dnced from 3 for Soc. to 12l5c. each
from So So and $4.75 $3.50 each
90 Mems Fcur-n- hand Scarfs Reduced from
Sl.O0 to Soc. each. ~ oiii
First floor.
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Picture Department.

al Photograph Frames. assorted color holdings
complete with mat and glass. Reduced from 3.jc
TO l5c each.
63 Artists Proof Etchings. framed in neat oak
finished frame. Reduced from 25c. to Zoe. each.
IL PhUtograyures, with mat and neat Flemish
frames. Reduced from SOC. to 15c. each.
80 Photograph Frames. two and three openings
In mats Reduced from soc. to 25c. each
10 Photograph Frames, four and five openings in
mats Redu' ed from 6Oc. and 70c. TO 25c each
AZ Soldier and Sailor Pictures in black white
and green frames Reduced from SOC. to 15c. each
Fourth floor.
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Corset Department.

6 pairs French Corsets. cut bias sizes 49, 49, D.
. and 26 Reduced from $50 to $50 pair.
pairs Corsets. French sateen; sizes IS, 26 2T
y. - ami 30 Reduced from 81 90 to Toe. pair.
Elnipoise Waists sizes ~ and II. Reduced
from $500 TO 81 so each.
3 Bust supports, batiste sizes "a, SO and IS. Re
duced from $500 to 81 80 each.
Second nDor
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IN GENERAL CONFERENCE.
A. NJ. E. Zion Church Delegates Meet
for General Business.

A. NJ. e. Zion Church Delegates Meet
for General Business.
The session of the general conference of
the A. NJ. E. Zion Church in the Zion
Metropolitan Church this morning was de-
voted to the transaction of the general busi-
ness which marks the opening meetings of
such body. The conference represents a
membership Of over half a million, and the
churches are located not only in this coun-
try, but in Canada, West Indies and in
Africa.
At the opening session yesterday morning
Bishop T. H. Lomax of Charlotte, N. c.,
presided. The sermon was delivered by
Bishop J. w. Hood of Fairville N. c., the
senior bishop Of the church. At the after
noon session Commissioner Ross made the
address of welcome, as did also Prof. R. H.
Terrell, principal of colored High School.
The session last night was devoted to ad-
dresses from representatives of sixteen de-
nominations and various organizations in
this District.
During the sessions yesterday a letter
was read from the President of the United
States regretting his inability to be present
and expressing the hope that he would be
able to attend a future session of the con-
ference.
The most important legislation which will
come before the body is the election of
bishops and a proposed change in the or
ganic law of the church.
taries, representing the Episcopal districts,
respectively, were elected: F. H. Hill, New
Haven, Conn; T. A. Weathington. Mont
gomery, Ala; ]. H McMullen, Harrisburg,
Pa; w. A. Blackwell. Lancaster, S. C.;
w. B. Henderson, Asheville, n. c.; E. D.
Washington, Grady, Ark; I. H. Upton,
Mobile, Ala.
The conference will issue the official Or
gan, 1.-The Star of Zion,'' as daily during
the sessions of the conference.
The following are the bishops present:
J. W. Hood, first district; T. H. LomaX,
second district; c. c. Petty, third district;
c. R. Harris, fourth district; l. c. Clinton.
fifth district; A. Walters, sixth district; G.
W. Clinton, seventh district; ]. B. Small,
eighth district.
Exchange of COurtesies.
One week ago Wesley Chapel rendered
reception to the pastors of New York Ave
nue. and K Street Mission churches.
branches of Wesley, in appreciation of their
appointment for the new conference year.
Last night New York Avenue Church re-
turned the compliment by welcoming the
pastors and their wives. Rev. Lucien Clark,
the new presiding elder, was included in the
list Of guests but on account of a previous
engagement could not be present.
The church was neatly decorated with
palms and flowers. There was a short pro-
gram Of recitations and music, after which
Mr.. M. Birkhead the Oldest member of the
church, extended a cordial welcome to the
pastor, Rev. J. w. Steele, and his wife, and
Evening star., 1900-05-03
Linen Department.

10 dozen 4 Barnsley's Linen Napkins. Reduced
from S45U 10 $3.50 dozen.
D Hand, made Lace trimmed Tea Cloths 36 inches
1850 each. rN ~ f' anu
l Hand made Lace trimmed Tea Cloth Q wards
square Reduced from 5000 to 5000
Second floor.
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Souvenir DEPARTMENT.

3 Blue Marble Pedestals Reduced from S. 90 to
$500 each.
decorated China Card Tray. Reduced from
IS. to 81 80
China Flower Bowl. Reduced from s2O to
S1O0. WV
i Royal DuN Figure. Reduced from 81 90 to So 30
10 Miniatures Reduced from Toe. TO sc. each.
lridescent Glass Dishes Reduced from 25c to
1Jc. each.
EirSfr
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Millinery Department.

Several handsome Trimmed Hats
have been reduced to very spe-
cially low prices in order to effect a
complete clearance on Friday. Some
are from our own work rooms; few
are elegant imported hats from
Leutheric, Loys Soeurs and other
famous Paris modistes. They are
well worth Your consideration.
Among them the following:
Handsome Imported Pink Straw Hat from Len
theric, trimmed with black velvet and Mercury
wigs
Reduced from S25yoo to $500.
Handsome Imported Hat from Core in the new
mode shade. trimmed with soft chiffon aud para
disc aigrctte.
Reduced from $4,000 to $500.
Handsome Imported Hat from Lows soeurs
made entirely Of chiffon and straw in the correct
shade Of pastel green, with handsome rhinestone
buckle.
Reduced from $500 to $500.
Hat of our own design, made entirely of crushed
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
Pink and White TaTeta SILK Hat faced with
white chiffon and trimmed with handsome lace
scarf.
Reduced from SI2oo to $500.
I Black Neapolitan Hat trimmed with handsome
green silk I"ppies, dark green velvet steel
Rameut.
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
,,mh whe h Hat HI, mgNGs na shape made Of white 'alIs
crown OF purple and pink hydrangeas.
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
A special table OF odds and ends In flowers CON-
sisting Of ViOIets Foliage and Roses.
Reduced to Ioc bunch.
Second floor.
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New Books out todaySenaor North" wonderfully strong
story of administration life and love- Price
SII5.
Rudyard Kpng: Cricism;" by Richard Galenne
photography by John Lane. Price,
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Suit Department..

Ill-wool Homespun Suits silk-lined tight-it-
ing jacket. percaline-ned skirt: sizes 81 and 49,
reduced from $3.50 to 81. so each
AIl-won Cheviot Suits silk lined; sizes 34 SO
ana 70 Reduced from S34 90 to S12 so each.
ha1ny day Suits of blue gray hOmespuns with
to $12 so each avn T
BLACK Camels Hair Cheviot Skirt. silk applique
trimming Reduced from $500 to SO. .75
BLACK Chev1ot Skirt, braid trimmed. Reduced
i Black Camels Hair Skirt. Reduced from sl2 so
~ Womens Lawn Wrappers. embroidery and
ofnld trimmed: sizes 80 and "a. Reduced from
Ai-wool Flannel Wrappers. gray and navy
from $500 to 81. 50 each
English Mackintoshes. silk striped backs
sehgohs m d and IT, inches. Reduced from $125 80 TO
Third floor
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Sewing Nachine Dent.

w L. Drophead Machine, bali bearing full
set OF attachments wood work slightly marred
Reduced from $500 to S23. CO. e'
Second floor,
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Ut ~ : = 7 44Ns
l. yards Terra Gotta.
fTHIli.
10 va 'dS Nile Green,
from.
6ia yards Old Rose,
from Observation-Disclosures,
q yards Light Blue,
flUII NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
IN MEMORY OF KING HUMBERT.
NEWARK ITALIANS HOLD SERVICES AND
GIVE A STREET PARADE.

The principal streets of Newark given up
yesterday afternoon to funeral demonstration in
memory Of the late King Humbert of Italy. About
four thousand Italians turned out in the procession
and the streets lined with thousands OF spec
tators
Tho ceremonies began with services in the four
italian churches Of the city. in which high mass
was celebrated. Twenty-seven societies and or
ganizations participated in the demonstration in
the streets The line was formed at Military Park
where the civic societies assembled rst, and after
waiting for the military organizations and the cata-
falque, marched and countermarched in Broad-st..
joining the military escort at Broad and Market
SITS.
The catafalque was erected a wagon. It showed
a large picture OF the murdered monarch between
two royal plumes and above 1t large broken
pillar On either side sat a guard In medieval
uniform. The vehicle drawn by four black
horses heavily draped with black. The military
guard consisted of troops of dragons, chasseurs,
infantry and Garibaldians In red shirts and com
pany of young cadets. Eight members of the Car
bonari Society formed the guard of honor. After
the street procession in which dozen bands played
solemn dirges the parade proceeded to St Patrick
Cathedral and thence to Roseville Park where an
address made by James NJ Trmble in English.
Mr.. Trimble is a son of n former American Consul
General Italy and is legal counsel for the Italian
societies. Luigi Caprio and Avocato Mancuso made
addresses in Italian. The grand marshal was
Francesca Ffori. Mayor Seymour and other city
officials took part in the exercises at the park
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
DEATH BEFORE SEPARATION.
YOUNG JEWESS, ORDERED TO GIVE UP
CHRISTIAN FIANCE, DRINKS POISON.

Because her mother forbade her receiving the at
tentons of the TO whom she was betrothed'
Bertha Kass twenty-one years old, took her life
early yesterday morning by drinking carbolic
acid at her home No Ill North Fourth-st. The
man whom the young woman had pledged her
love is Frank Howard. twenty-six years old, who
lives in Manhattan.
Bertha only daughter. There is son.
George twenty -four years old. Mrs. Kass is widow
Until few weeks ago the family lived at No. 7O4
Fifth-st. Manhattan. Bertha employed by
a Mr Kats furrier at No. l57 Elghth-st., Manhat-
tan, while her fance is employe of a glassware
house Broadway and Eighth-st. The two
ago the young persons became acquainted: How.
ard called upon the young woman's mother ana
brother and requested permission TO bestow his
affection upon the girl. This was objected 10 on
order that he might claim the hand OF Miss Kass
Howard volunteered to adopt the Jewish faith This
didn't seem to make good impression upon MRS
kass or her son.
Bertha forbidden from meeting him Despite
this, the two met clandestiney. They talked over
their approaching secret wedding and hoped arter
the nuptials that they would be forgiven.
On Saturday Mrs KaSs and her son were In
formed of the meetings and when Bertha returned
TO her home a stormy scene followed. The girl
went to her bedroom weeping. About o'clock yes
terday morning George Kass the brother. heard his
sister writing in agony in her bedroom He called
his mother, and when they reached the room the
the empty bottle. which had contained the acid. A
call sent 10 the Eastern District Hospital. and
when DR.. Halpin reached the house the girl was
dead.
and says he knows nothing of the tragic death
of her daughter yet
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
WRECKED BY GUN COTTON.
EXPLOSIVE IGNITED, TEARS BUILDING
TO PIECES-TWELVE MEN ESCAPE.

Paterson. Aug. 12 (SpeciaD.-A terrific explosion
in one of the guncotton mills OF the Laf1in- Rand
Smokeless Powder Company, at Midvale, shook
many buildings within a radius of twenty miles
last night An electric spark. 1t is supposed, ig-
nited quantity OF high explosives. The structure,
a frame building, story high and 4Ox60 feet in
dimensions, blown to atoms. Twelve work
men had miraculous escapes from death.
The explosion occurred in a mountainous sec
ton. at Midvale, three miles to the of Pomp-
ton, and ten miles from here. The shock could be
heard distinctly in this city. and the vivid flash
of light accompanying the explosion could be seen.
Buildings in the vicinity of Midvale and Pompton
were shaken to their founda tions The Laflin-
Rand company has chain OF small buildings run
ming from POmpton Plains to Midvale. There are
$50 structures in all, used for mixing. drying and
granulating purposes.
orders for smokeess powder and day and night
shifts have been employed. At about o'clock
last night one of the employees in the guncotton
mill noticed slight puff Of smoke He sounded
a warning signal, and the men, realizing their
danger rushed for the doors They managed to
reach a safe distance before the structure blew
up. The debris consumed by flames. Luckily
the fire did not communicate to the adjoining
huildingS.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
JERSEY POLITICAL NOTES.

Passair County will elect a State Senator in
November Senator Braun, the present incumbent.
Is a Democrat, and has served one term Al
though repeatedly urged to accept denomination,
he has as often declined, and yesterday said his
decision was fnal. His friends say that the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor is MS oOJecuVe
point
I'VE shall get to going pretty soon said A. Blair
kelsey the Warren County member Of the New-Jer-
sey Republican State Committee. on Saturday Il
don't know whom the Republicans will ominate
for Congress in the WITH District but think the
statement in The Tribune of this morning ttat
John l. Blair Reiley could have the nomination If
he would accept II was not out OF the way
The hot weather affects Warren County as well
as other neIghborhoods. ana makes politics little
have begun there will be no let zip until No
vember"
This is the time for the Republicans 10 forget
the days of little things" said Newark Re
publican we'll up toward the Il ont seats, On Satur
dav I'VE have larger matters at stake than the
election OF county clerks registers and coroners
To any man with half an eye IT must be apparent
that the Democrats not going to exert them
Bryan, but are going to struggle as they have not
struggled in many years to gain at Ieast one mem
view of the situation and the possibilities in the
South and some parts OF the West, cannot AFFORD
North. The day of little things ought to be in
fie fbings which Il not really in danger the Repub
cans cannot afford to neglect.
The rosy Views of Congressman Loudenslager, of
the Ist District the Republican situation In
New-Jersey make fairly good summer reading. and
the merit of containing large grains of truth
Nevertheless they the views of enthusiast
and now and then it will be wise to take them with
a grain two OF salt For instance, when Mr..
I4oudenslager says: "Once in while Democrat
will he found In New-Jersey who says he is going
to for Bryan. Not that he takes any
interest in Bryan. but that he has some local aim,
usually connected with an office and simply wants
by his vote to retain his certificate es party man
he comes very near TO being ridiculous, as was
said by dozen Republicans in a group in Jersey
City Saturday evening. OF whom said that
the political position of STAR Little and mum
ber of other Democrats was. sufficient refuta-
tiOn of Mr.. Loudenslager's talk TO make Repubt-
generally wish that Mr. Loudensager would
either talk more wisely wouldn't talk so much"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
MISSIONARIES AT OCEAN GROVE.
TwENTy-FIGHTH ANNIVERSARY, OF THE
woMANs SOCIETY CELEBRATED

TwENTy-ErGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
woMANs SOCIETY CELEBRATED
Ocean Grove. Aug. l2 (speciaD.-The twenty
eighth anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
was celebrated here to-day, and the conference of
the mission workers, which begun Satur-
day. will be continued tomorrow number Of
returned missionaries from China and Japan we're
present to-day and took part in the several meet
inGs
The young peoples meeting at a. m. was con-
Quoted by Charles H. Yatman evangelist. There
were three thousand persons present The morning
meeting in the Auditorium attracted eight thou
sand worshppers Bishop j. N Fitzgerald pre-
sided. Professor Tall Esen Morgans choir of three
hundred voices and the wOman's orchestra gave a
song service prior to the regular meeting. Earl
Gulck, the boy soprano. of New-York, sang Saved
by Grace" The devotons were conducted by the
Rev. DR. Thomas O'HaulUn. president of Penning
ton Seminary. The anniversary missionary address
was delivered by Miss Clara Danforth, Of Japan
Miss Danforth referred to the prevailing troubles
in China, and said the Chinese were not half so
bad they pictured.
missionary meeting held in the Audi
torium this afternoon. Bishop Fitzgerald presided,
and addresses were made by Mrs. Mary Bailey. of
India; Miss Grace stephens. of India, and Miss
Soonboonagam Animal, an Indian, who was dressed
in her native costume. \ collection for foreign
missions was taken and several hundred dollars
raised. The holiness meeting and the vesper
vice attracted large audiences. The sermon this
evening preached by the Rev. DR.. John F.
Thompson. of Buenos Ayres.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
NAVY YARD BAND SAD.
IT has TO sERENADE THE coLoRs AND PLAY
WITHOUT BEER FOR DANCES.

IT has TO sERENADE THE CoLoRs AND PLAY
WITHOUT BEER FOR DANCES.
These are sad days for the members Of the Naval
Band who are paid by the Government to dis
course music at the Brooklyn Navy Yard when
ever requested. For many years the commandments
AZ the yard were rather easy in their treatment
Of the members Of this part Of Uncle Sans Brook
lyn establishment. and result, It is said the
impression became prevalent that they could do
about as they pleased.
When Rear Admiral Barker took command of the
ward succeeding the late Rear Admiral John ".
Phiiip he at once aroused the animosity OF the
ynlisicans An official hagpole had just been erect
were raised each morning. This was a blow to the
musicians whose duties previously had consisted
of giving a concert in the afternoon. There was a
protest but Il unavailing. Then hideous sounds
came forth each morning under the name of a
eerenade, and all the officers in the yard were up
in arms. Mr. Savasta, the leader, was brought up
before Admiral Barker and the law laid down
submit 10 discipline. and their places were soon
filled Now the quality of music is up TO the old
standard again.
But another trouble is looming up in front of the
musicians. The band Is always expected to play
at tl!a dances IN The yard. For years ii has
been the custom furnish beer to the musicians
IT to such pass that the band demanded
the beverage right, rather than gift
Now II is said that beer will be served
II there is kicking the wedding out
New-York tribune., 1900-08-13
MrcH TROUBLE IN THIS FAMILY.
HUSBAND IN VISITING INVALID WIFE HAS A
FATAL FALIN

George Dennig. a well TO do baker of No. 81
Manhattan-ave.. died late Saturday in the East
District Hospital from apoplexy Dennig was
taken to the institution Wednesday night suf-
ferng from fracture OF the left ankle. He had
received his injury by falling down the iron stoop
of the Williamsburg Hospital at Bedford-ave and
South Third-st., where he had TO his wife.
who is patient in the institution where she had
undergone operation.
When Dennis reached the hospital it was after
visiting hours and he was not permitted to enter
In going down the iron stoop he missed his footing
and fell to the sidewalk He lay there for some
time before he taken to the Eastern District
Hospital hundred yards away. The Williamsburg
Hospital attendants gave as reason for not at
tending TO his injuries that there doctor
in the Institution at the time Dennig's death was
unexpected by the hospital doctors. According to
the doctors the stroke caused by an embosm
Mrs. Dennig. who is still seriously ILL., has not yet
been told of her husbands sudden death. Dennig
was fifty years old