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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27

TO FIGHT DEVIL AT COMFY.
REV. LEN G. BRoUGHToN WILLING TO
DO 1T IF WAY is OPENED.

II he should oe invited and 81 the necessary
funds should be forthcoming the Rev. Len G.
Broughton is willing to go to Coney Island and
combat the forces OF the devil" which he says
are dragging that resort down to the level Of hell
This announcement was made yesterday In a ser
mon preached by him in the Hanson Place Baptist
Church. Mr.. Broughton two weeks ago INDUCED
in some caustic criticism of Coney Island which
called forth the suggestion that he and make an
attempt TO reform the place. Speaking on this
subject, Mr.. Broughton said
It has been suggested that I ought to go TO
Coney Island and preach the Gospel am willing
that / could convert the devil But since that is
impossible. am willing TO do the next thlng anu
think the way should be opened, for II some,
thing is not done soon Coney Island and he'll VIII
join territory and go out campaigning on the same
platform The reason that am WILING nf coo 20 20 9
SO great that He can take these vile degraded
creatures and. by the power OF His spirit, make
! did not believe that. could not go among them
TO preach the Gospel
The subject OF Mr. Broughtons sermon was
THE Christian Soldier" and he talked on the
necessity of putting the whole armor OF ralth-
When he preached the question OF the conversion
Of Coney Island. he telling Of the power OF
God to redeem sinners. He said
prominent man of your city told me last night
how the power Of haG saved gor esrd that
name down in the South before came here, ne
s s4d 70 aP e YOU'D ys ss ayo wife in the
and promise her by all that held sacred " my
n fee a a1& drink, and before was dozen
blocks away from the house would be half drunk
again simply did not have the power to EeS 1at
the desire for drink Try as would, couio NOT
Keen away from the accused stuff, until 1 gave
rnvseIf TO Jesus trusted in His strength since
then not q drop Of liquor has passed my HPs' anu
I am g new in His strength ,,7-p-
You should labor you pray You say. my
Kingdom come" Then got to the oalloL box anu
vote. You pray for the preacher. Then stop
taking about him You want 10 see your daugh-
Ter converted Then stop sending her TO the vicious
dancing school. You want to see the ChuHrcss
prosper Then do the part of the work that Coo
has given to you. .,,,.+. +o
N IS the plan TO send a number Of evangelisIs 10
Coney Island and 10 have tent meetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
NO sERTICEs ON THE BOAT

1t was widely reported that the Evangelical Lu-
theran Science Church, Lockwood-st near Grant
st. Flatbush held services aboard a boat yester-
day. This vigorously denied last night by the
Rev. Paul Jubet. the pastor of the church. who
said that although about fifty members of his con-
gregation had enjoyed excursion up the river
during the day, there had been religious SER
vices aboard.
The church had nothing to do with It. The
building is closed for repairs, and have held no
services for a month"; said Mr.. Jubet last night
"A few of went little excursion with Can
tain Henry Hoffman, one of our leading men in the
church. There were music and refreshments and
we went up the Hudson. We Germans, you know
believe that II is legitimate to have pleasure and
recreation Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27

Lverts family parted with its lands little by little.
except the block now bounded the north by Pa
and west oy Franklin-ave. That block re-
served a homestead for the old farmer and his
west corner Of the tract, and when the two sons
and two daughters married and desired to possess
ance and structural materials were erecteo TOT
them east Of the old home. That row OF houses
the daughters OF Mr.. Jones sold the second house
m the the first break in the parkike aspect or
the tract occurred Two connected dwe!ing
houses Of modern design and materials were then n
erected on the site The old house was moved
over Bergen-st. by its purchaser and remodelled,
The Dean-st frontage Of the property. however.
not long held sacred from the invasion or
that thoroughfare toward the Bedford-ave end OF
the block sold by the owners Of the land. and
modern homes of considerable architectural merit
erected most OF them.
About twenty years ago the old Lenerts nome
ished a part Of the house and included the re-
mainder in a new wooden building. This building
s now owned by F; G. lockwood who has has oS Sir5
house is owned and occupied by Mrs. Chisholm, the
fourth by Mrs Jacob Hodson. and the fifth, next to
Mr.. Ward is the only owner in the block who has
steadily refused TO sell any part of his premises:
the greensward about which Is dotted with flower
beds and tropical plants. still extend through to
Deau-st frontages have been refused
The beginning of the end came this year, when
apartment houses in Dean-st., almost in the rear
Of the old Iefferts homestead. That was heavy
fronting in Paclfc-st and especially to Mr.. Ward,
but when the excavation Of a cellar for large
double apartment house fronting IN Pa0ino-St g De
was begun a few weeks later the old residents OF
the FIVE houses realized mat the marGn OF CITY
characteristics of that site of the old estate
to be ruthlessly swept away. All these apart
ment houses are now rapidly approaching COM
pletion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
TROOP CS PRIDE IN ITS RECORD.
1T HAS FURNISHED MANY OFFICERS TO THE
ARMY AND OTHER BODIES

At HAS FURNISHED MANY OFFICERS TO THE
ARMY AND OTHER BODIES.
Troop c is proud Of the record that II has made
I'm the National Guard. 1t is proud Of the record
which Il made in the Government service during
the Spanish 1t is proud Of its present stand
ing and the attainments Of its men and officers
Sbut Il is likewise proud OF the record OF those who
have left il and serving as officers in other
military organizations-some in the National Guard
Others in the Regular service A list of them IS as
follows:
Colonel Bertram I. Clayton. ex-captain of the
tSEoq z no" commanding the 18th Regiment, \. c:
Captain A L. Faulkner ex-private in the from
I4M commanding the Maccabee Scouts, in the
Captain Archibald Cummisky. formerly art,ecer
u TIE troop, now commanding company of the
'%'tn infantry, L. S. v, in the Philippines
- captain GustaYe z. BruckInan ex private in the
s noD!' VOW IN command Of Company f. 14th Regi-
Captain Joseph Thompson. ex-sergeant IN Troor
LoE GoInInissary Of subsistence on the stair ~
~ i ~ oaVld l. Austen, Of the 18th Regiment
Captain Henry Claus, ex-lieutenant of Troon r
nov inspector OF small arms practice on the
% 1olohsl clayton, l4th Regiment N g n
stbonT E, d4IsuLehents Maurice V. TheaIl and An
ssou. fIaa eX-corporal and ex-prvate respectaI1,
N the troop, and now battalion adiutant and 20
guar teTrnaster' respectively. l4th Regiment
Lieutenant Dean TiIford. ex-private IN the +roor
{hH9 now on his way to China as senior ijeI,+anep
cA Troop u United States Volunteer Cavalry -
Corporal William T. Wilcox has iusf accan.aa
r aS page OF Tegnental adjutant of the 18th Regi
=, Walter KimbalI, ex-private held a commissions an
TAeuIeAant IN the LIST Engineer Corps, u s. V %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
GAMBLERS CAUGHT RED HANDED.

East Orange Aug. &c (SpeciaD.-The East Orange
police raided gambling den at the corner OF Jones
and Main early this morning. Roundsman
Campbell and officers Cyphers. ELAN. Winters.
Armstrong and Brady surrounded the place, forced
the door and arrested the players. who were caught
red-handed A full poker outfit was found.
The place was by James Farley. OF No. 81
Parkway. The players caught were James Bailey
No. 50i Main-st.: Preston Bates, No a. Parkway;
Richard Hawley. No. is Academy-st; Richard
Booker No. 121 Park-ave.; Joseph Burden, No. IS
Academy-st; Peter Jones' No. 10 Parkway; Samuel
Bee, No Is Academy-st-; Daniel Worthy No 20
Main-st Charles Baldwin, No. Railroad Place;
John T. Taylor. No. Railroad Place, and Thomas
Morton No. 1924 West Thirtyseventh-st-. New ork-
All from East Orange with the exception OF the
last named Farley, the keeper. was fined SO and
oil the others So each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
POLICE IN A CHURCH.
CALLED TO PREVENT TROUBLE OVER
PASSING CONTRIBUTION PLATE.

There more trouble in the Bridge Street
African Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday.
A policeman had to be called to keep James L.
Edwards, Of the faction opposed to the Rev.
]. NJ Henderson. the pastor. from passing the
collection plate. Edwards was expelled three
weeks ago, but went TO another conference dis
trict and was reinstated He came back with his
certificate, but it was not recognized. Then he in
sisted upon passing the collection plate yesterday
In his capacity trustee.
Edwards went forward, and there wrestle
for the contribution plate. Dr. Henderson asked
Edwards to retire The latter refused to do So and
some one went out and summoned Patrolman Ma
gUire. The latter said that he had not Ed
wards commit any breach of the peace. and would
arrest him. Edwards however, retired.
Last night policemen were present, but there
trouble. Dr.. Henderson said that the Bishop
had called meeting of the official board Of tho
church for Tomorrow. in order to confer in regard
to Dr.. Henderson's request to be relieved from
the pastorate of the Bridge Street Church. Dr.
Henderson said he would do Just the Bishop
decided
After church the enemies Of DR. Henderson dis
trbuted handbs calling for a meeting to be held
in Granada Hail. in Myrte-ave, on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
THE PASSING OF A LANDMARK.
THE OLD LEFFERTs HOMESTEAD BLOCK
RAPIDLY BECOMING ROW OF
APARTMENT HOUSES.

One OF the famous old tina he-ne blocks Oh
Brooklyn is rapidly yielding to the en2roachments
of a progress that brooks such thing as senti-
ment It's FIVE wooden houses, with the large
grounds surrounding them. resembled park, and
the older residents of the Bedford district view
with the construction of two rows OF apart
ment houses which mark the end OF this beauty
spot.
The Lefferts farmhouse stood near what is no"
the southeast corner OF Pacihc-st and Franklin
ave-. long before Bedford-ave was great business
thoroughfare and when the Eastern Parkway had
not yet been dreamed about. All around 1t were
unduatng fields and pretty natural groves, and
the grounds near the house were even then con-
sidered beautiful When the city reached out 70
the old village and swallowed II up, the thrifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
INJURED IN EFFORT TO SAVE DOGS LIFE.
MAN CLIMBS PILLAR TO TAKE TERRIER FROM
ELEVATED STRUCTURE

MAN CLINICS PILLAR TO TAKE TERRIER FROM
ELEVATED STRUCTURE.
As the result Of an attempt to the life Of
friendless fox terrier beneath the wheels Of an
elevated train on Saturday John Derflnger, a
stereotyper forty-three years old Of No 80 Bar
bey-st lies IN st. Mary's Hospital in a serious
dition. The dog had been placed on the elevated
structure IN some manner by boys Broad
way at Manhattan Crossing. Derhinger was re-
turning to his home when he heard the dog whin-
Ing. and, looking up at the structure from the
street, saw the animal standing the deadly
third rail Derfiinger determined to rescue the dog
from its dangerous position, and climbed one Of
the elevated pillars. AS he reached the top Of the
structure he noticed rope dangling the side.
which was attached to the dogs neck. In an effort
to get hold of the rope Derhnger leaned back too
far, lost his grasp the railroad pillar and
dropped to the street.
Several persons who had watched Der1inger's
movements ran to where he had fallen, and found
him unconscious. He carried into store near
by, and a call TO st. Mary's Hospital.
When DR.. Fitzgerald arrived he found that Der
finger. besides having broken left leg and knee
cap, had sustained internal injuries. The dog was
rescued from his perious position by trainmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
pRTzEFIeHTER SHOT WHILE BATHING
HE 10 INJURED AS RESULT OF cARELEssNEss
AND MAY DIE.

Paterson, Aug. 26 OpeciaD.-'rhe bout arranged
between Thomas Connolly. Of this city. and Terry
Edwards the Brooklyn bantam. has been in
definitely postponed. The local pugilist was shot
yesterday afternoon while bathing in the back race
way A companion was handling a revolver care
Iessly and II went off accidentally IT Is said the
bullet lodging in ConnoIy's left side He was taken
to the General Hospital where his condition Is re-
ported serious. At first the young prtzehghter re-
fused to divulge the name OF the man who shot
him, but later said II was Peter Meegan- The lat
ter cannot be found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
LIGHTNING RUINS TOWER.
STRIKES THE DUTCH REFORMED
CHURCH IN ASTORIA.

In the severe thunderstorm that passed over
Queens Borough yesterday afternoon lightning
struck the tower of the Dutch Reformed church
Main and Franklin SITS. Astoria. and 1t tore
a long furrow in the brick work OF the tower and
then descended into the main part OF the church
and badly spIntered the woodwork about the pulpit
platform but did not set It on fire.
The greatest damage to the body of the church
was caused by the bricks torn out OF the tower
crashing through the roof. These tore O big hole,
and through this the torrents OF rain poured during
the remainder Of the storm. The tower remains
standing but il is in such a dangerous condition
that 1t will have to be pulled down at once The
hremen examined II yesterday and pronounced 1t
unsafe. 1t will probably be pulled down by them
to-day
The Rev John Rauschter, the pastor of the
church, said last night he could not estimate the
loss he could not tell how much II would cost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
FUNERAL OF JAMES 4 LAwprvcr

me funeral Of James A. Lawrence of No s21
OecatuF-st' builder and well known resident
% the I"enty-third Ward. Brooklyn. was held yes
fteroay IN Elmira, y. Y. Mr.. Lawrence died Thurs
day at Orient Long Island where he had gone a.,
weeks ego. few days after he arrived in Ortep+
lyphola Fever set in causing his death Mr. Law
tshce vas torty-nVe years old. He had huiiF a
II9rge number Of the houses in the neighborhood Of
W v Lawrence. Of Manhattan ei -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
THE OLD LADY GETTING GAY.
From The London Chronicle.

There is quite a mild excitement inst nop, %
the Bank Of England because of an tnnovatton
az that venerable and conservative institution
nagstan has actually been placed above the
building, and many shaking their heads al
the sudden gtddiness Of the Old Lady OF Thread
needle Street The flag was used for the first
ZINE yesterday, and that alas! at half mast
Among the younger officials some objection has
been taken TO the pole being painted white
rather than khaki color. The suggestion too
has been made in all seriousness that numbers
might well be placed the fagstan and the
Bank rate indicated from time to time by the
height Of the flag on the pole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
DIR. P. ". RAYS LONG SERVICES.
TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION FROM PHARMACEU-
TICAL SOCIETY

One of the oldest members of the Pharmaceutical
Society of Kings County and its treasurer, DR..
Peter w. Ray. who has been a physician and
pharmacist in the Eastern District for half
fury. will receive some special recognition of his
services at the September meeting of that organi-
zation.
Dr. Ray. who was seventy-six years old April
t. took possession OF the store he now occupies at
No. S79 South Second-st:, August q. 1886 He
born in Beekman-st., Manhattan. where he attend
ed the public schools. After serving appren-
tice to Dr. James McCune Smith, he studied al
Bowdoin College and later Castleton College,
Vermont, where he was graduated in 1S49 with the
degree Of NJ. d. DR.. Ray then went 70 Boston.
where he assistant in the Massachusetts
General Hospital. He was later in charge Of the
smallpox hospital In Charlestown Mass. and came
to Brooklyn in July 1850. He is a thrty-third de
gree Mason. and is specialist in diseases of in
faQts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
SUIT UNDER CIVIL RIGHTS LAW.

Simon P. Woody. a colored man, who has small
hotel at LyndhurSt, has brought suit against
Thomas D. VOTERS. the proprietor Of cafe at No.
50 Market-st., Newark, for $500 damages. The suit
is brought under civil rights law of 1884 Woody
charges that he entered Wolters's place with a
friend on July 20 and had drink Then they sat
at one Of the tables and ordered something TO eat,
but the waiter refused to serve him. because as he
alleges he cOlOred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
HARD FIGHT AGAINST RANSOM

Sea Cliff, Long Island. Aug. 2s (SpeceD.-Repub-
lican primaries held here Friday night to elect
delegates to the Assembly and County conventions
and also members Of the Town Committee devel-
oped sim fight against Samuel c. Ransom, the
district leader. Mr.. Ransom is q clerk in the
County Clerks office at Mineola and for a long
time has dominated politics in this district Fri
Gay night s vote shows that he will have to work
who was the head Of the Ransom ticket tied with
John h. Doncourt the head of the anti-Ransom
ticket All the other Ransom were elected ex-
eept Wilbur r. Martin who against william
H. Weeks an anti-Ransomte, and was defeated
by votes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
SAID CHRIsTOPHER'S HORSE WAS LANE.

THAT HE PAY A FINE
Paterson. Aug Is CspeciaD-Andrew J. Christie
pher a farmer living at Preakness. alleged bsfors
Justice Keys last night that he had been stopped
on the HaIedou Road by Justice OF the Peace Will
lam Ward and William Curtin. special agent %
the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 70 All
mails who, he said. attempted extortton under tbs
color Of a fine for cruelty TO animals. He said the
two men sprang from the bushes by the roadside
and told him that his horse was lame and that be
must paw a fine OF S for abusing his horse. Ward
interrupted. Christopher said, 70 demand $ for
fine and costs.
Christopher did not have the money, and his
horse and wagon were taken from him The arrest
has been denounced by Christophsr's friends. TIA
Jurisdiction OF Ward being disputed, action VII b
taken elsewhere against both men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
MADDEN TO RETURN HOME.
SURPRISED AT THE OPPOSITION TO HIS
LEADERSHIP.

President Todd of the Queens Borough Demo
cratic Club has received dispatch from John p.
Madden. the borough leader of the Democratic
party, announcing that he Will start East and
that he hopes TO be back in Long Island City by
September !. The dispatch expressed surprise that
opposition to his continuing leader should have
developed but said he could not start home earlier
travel rapidly.
The opposition Is led by Municipal Justice Kadien
and Councilman Cassidy. Ex-Mayor Gleason is also
seeking attain the leadership There may be
three cornered fight at the primaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
PARENTS WANT MARRIAGE AyyULLED.

Paterson. Aug. % (SpecaD.-The parents Of John
Engelsklrchen have retained counsel to bring suit
against John A. FitzmauTice. Justice Of the
Peace. for uniting in marriage their son, minor.
to Miss Augusta Shafer. The ceremony per-
formed on July IS and day two later the
young sailed for Europe. Action is to be taken
in the Court of Chancery TO have the marriage
nulled, the bridegroom under age and had
not received the consent Of hls parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
SLAsHBD A c0LoRED MAN IN THE FACE

Patrick Mccoy. William Mcbride and Dennis
Dest. the latter a colored man. engaged in a fight
early yesterday morning at Broadway and SHEER
man-st.. Astoria Several others are alleged IN
have been mixed up in the affair. The fight was
one OF many which have occurred in the neighbor-
nooa between white men and colored men, In yes
terday mornings fight BEST slashed In the
face with knife He taken to ST Johns
Hospital The wound is considered serious
Mccoy and Mcbride arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN VERSE

From The White Lake Is. d. Wave.
You bet Same old ticket
Same old boss;
Same old platform
minus CROSSE;
Same old powder.
Same old gun;
Same old waddin'
esteem to one);
Same old kickers
Same old gruwl;
Same old
Hanna howl;
Same old issues
Nothing new;
Same old lies to
Help 'em-through;
Same old takers
Same old Josh;
Same old brand of
Campaign slosh;
Same old voters
CBless their soulsD
Same old trouncing
AT the pollsI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
DOYLE TO APPLY FoR KARRArrs.

councilman William a. Doyle, the Democratic
Aeaoer OF the With Assembly District who rnada
public the fact that there had been so,na 80 a.
the transfer Of names to the primary rolls az ,ba
district, said yesterday that he would apply to6ov
10Y ABOUT nfty warrants Of arrest These are e.
persons whose names are additional TO fhoSa oa
ered by the application which VIII be heard IN ~
supreme Court by Justice Mattice TO-DAY IA inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
A SMALL HOTEL BURNED.

Fire at o'clock yesterday morning DESTROYED the
small hotel owned by John Koeppen. in Maple-ave
Mofth Beach The place had closed about mid
night anu an hour later the flames were discovered
Ihere were no boarders at the hotel and the pro
prletor as usual had gone to his home at No 1870
about 81 500 -" - N'S -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
WENT RIDING AND DID NOT RETURN.

Beleville, Aug. &c (SpeciaD.-Clara Krantz, TWEEN
ty years old. and daughter of Gustave Krantz
of this town. is missing. She left her home
Tuesday evening take a carriage ride with Will
lam Mclaughlin, of Newark. Since then her par
ents have not seen heard from her, although
they have made digent efforts to find her. In
quiries at McLaughlins home, in Newark. failed to
find him to elicit any information of the where
aboutS of Miss i[rantZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
RAISE CAULIFLoWERs FOR CHURCH FrNo

Laurel Long Island. Aug. A-Extensive a,.era
mons IN the Presbyterian Church at this place are
10 be made this fall, and the necessary money &c
70 DC raised by farmers, who will apart a nor
ION OF their caulihower fields. The proceeds @ro,,
hnese VIII De devoted TO the Improvement fTDd
me pastoT. the Rev William H. seely. is working
energeucaIy: He VIII plant and care for tao
acres OF caulhowers. and the entire proceeds viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
Roth SHOTS TOOK EFFECT.
MAN WHO WAS SHOT ABTERwARD REcoa-
NIzED AS NEIGHBOR-

Perth Amboy. Aug 2s (5peciaD.-Frank 5chulex
was awakened early this morning BY the noise %
sorne one trying TO get into his house. He saw
a man AT the window. and fired two shots from
his revolver Both bullets struck the man Whsn
Schultz heard the voice OF the intruder he recoz-
nized him as John Miller. neishbor. One bulsss
went through the back Of Mhiers hand. breaking
all If the homes and the other lodged IN his thigh.
Schultz accompanied Miller 20 physician who
dressed the injuries. Schultz said he would not
mako complaint against Miller, whom he said
he considered sufficiently punished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-27
ORANGE PARK OPENED.

Orange. Aug. 26 (speciaD.-Orange Park was for
mally opened to the public last night with a con-
cert. Nearly I'VE thousand people gathered to
enjoy the music. There were formal exercises
of any kind. The work the park has been in
progress for three years and has cost, for land
SIS $40 rs, for improvements S6s 319 H. total OF S
S66 IT, of which amount S16.2i9 contributed by
citizens who live the park.