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New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
BATTER BARKER TAKES HIS LIFE.

DEsPoNDENT AT LOSING \ PLACE he HAD HELD
MANY YEARS.
Baxter Barker, prosperous man, living with his
family al No SO Lincoln Place, committed suicide
yesterday He had finished q bath preparatory to
taking dinner with his wife and sons, and,
partly dressing himself had gone into the parlor,
where he placed the muzzle Of a revolver against
his right temple and pulled the trigger The bullet
pierced his brain His family. hearing the report
from adjoining room, rushed III and bore him
to a couch IN the back parlor. Two physicians
were summoned, but Mr.. Barker died two hours
later without regaining consciousness.
The family refused TO talk about the suicide, but
want II understood that Mr.. Barker had reason
for killing himself the Of money. The
police say that suicide due TO despondency and
overindulgeace IN liquors. It is said that Mr.
chief salesman in one Of the big liquor houses OF
Manhattan Mr.. Barker respondent over the
loss OF his place, which he had held many years
The family refused TO say what firm Mr.. Barker
was connected with, He sixty years old.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
NEW ST. JOINS HOSPITAL BLESSED

The new Hospital Of St. John. at Jackson-ave
and TweIfth-st-, in Long Island City. was blessed
yesterday by Bishop Mcdonnell Of Brooklyn. The
Bishop was met by the Catholic societies OF the
borough and their guests at the VeruOn-ave
bridge. The procession was led by band. In line
were the A. O. H societies Of Flatbush, Far Rock
away, Brooklyn and Long Island City; the L 0. P.
Of the borough. members of the Brotherhood Of
Railway Trainmen, the Knights OF Columbus OF
Jamaica, Flushing Maspeth and Long Island City
the Holy Name Society OF Long Island City; Cath
olic Benevolent Legion members. and a company
Of the Hibernian Rifles. The Bishop was accom-
panied by Fathers Thomas McGronin, Of Dutch
Kills Walsh. Of Astoria; Cleary Of BlissvilIe;
O'DonueII Kent and Blake OF Long Island Citv:
P. F O'Hare, of Greeupoint; Mcguire, OF Long
Island City John J. Barrett, his secretary T. J.
Durick, Of Brooklyn, and 4. Shumac, of College
Point
The Bishop blessed each room and the building
Following the religious ceremony there was a brief
reception The hospital IS a four story brick build
ing which has cost about $4,000 Il is built 10
accommodate Two hundred patients.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
STRANGE DEATH OF 4 NEWsBoE.

THE SHOCK OF SEEING MAN KNOCKED DOWN
BY TROLLEY CAR PROVES FATAL
John Mcdonald, newsboy, eighteen years old.
who lived with his mother in State-st- near VII
low Place died yesterday morning from shock pro-
duced by seeing man knocked down by trolley
car.
Mcdonald was standing early yesterday morning
e. the corner Of Washington and Concord sts- when
Court-st- car No. $40 came along and Knocked down
John GofT forty-two years old, Of No = Gold-st-
GofT sustained scalp wound.
The sight completely unnerved Mcdonald and
he went 10 the clerk Of the Kenmore lodging house
al No 10 T1llary-st and told him he feeling i'll
His condition became so serious that Ambulance
Surgeon Fincke Of the Brooklyn Hospital.
summoned but before he arrived Mcdonald had
died The ambulance surgeon expressed Il s his
opinion that The boy had q weak heart and that
he shock had killed h3En. The boys body
moved the home OF his nother
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
RURAL FREE DELITERY IN JERsEy.

THERE ARE TEN ROUTES IN THE STATE. SERVING
NEARLY SEVEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
Washington, Jan. (SpeciaD.-H. Conquest Clarke
former newspaper correspondent, who has charge
Of the Division Of Rural Free Delivery at the Post
Office Department, made interesting statement
10 Tribune correspondent respecting rural
free delivery in New-Jersey. He said that that
State with total population Of a. sS3 has only
ten free delivery routes costing 1900, serving 67s5
persons. South Carolina, with population Of
115114s. has twenty-one rural routes. q cost OF
IS, 100 per annUm, serving A. $50 people Maryland
with population OF 1912 $50. has fortyeght routes
al an annual cost OF $500. serving 33s11 people
Only five applications from New-Jersey for rural
free delivery remain Enacted upon. From Ohio the
number is So; Indiana, l39 Pennsylvania, 79, New
York, g and Wisconsin g.
Representative Gardner has recommended the
Dorothy.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
BREACHES 4 JUBILEE SERMON.
THE REV DR. JOHN Z. WELLS TALKS OF HIS
LONG CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH THIRD
STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

IEE KEW DIX JOr1N D " ELLIS TALKS or his
LONG CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH THIRD
STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A jubilee sermon was preached yesterday in the
South Third Street Presbyterian Church by the
Rev. DR.. John D. Wells. the pastor, who fifty
years ago began his work there. In the course Of
his address Dr. Wells said:
Our church life and work have made an i'm
porLauI part OF the history Of this community in
burg. the city OF Brooklyn, and now the city OF
New-YOrk Some time may speak 10 the pres
ent generation OF facts that were recorded
fifty years ago regarding the manner Of
ing together as people and pastor. That the rela-
ton continues until this day trust IS IN accord
ance with the Will Of Cod But II is certainly due
largely 70 the marvellous loving kindness patience
and forbearance with which the people, including
the Official brethren bore the oft tufrmJies Of my
early years. and you Of the present bear the very
Cice 10 you and myself cOnstrains me TO add that
any timely and loving tntiraatiOn that work for
you IS done viii lead TO very prompt action on my
part. While I dare not take the initiative, less l
an perfectly clear in the conviction that have o
right TO leave you under heavier burden than you
ought 10 bear one moment beyond the time when
can give you relief
OF statistics from different reliable sources the
following must suffice: The average annual addi-
ton TO our adult membership has been 80; have
baptized 655 infants; 621 marriages have been
solemuized: 295 adult members have entered into
rest In fifty years We have given S2333O to home
missions and sS5.4s to foreign missions.
One week from next Sunday il will be fifty years
since the Rev Dr.. Wells was installed pastor OF
the church and then viii be begun celebration
tnat will last one week.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
THE L4CK4WANNA ARR4IGNED.
CURRENCY. CONSOLIDATION AND MUNICI-
PAL OWNERSHIP ALSO DISCUSSED

CURRENCY. CONSOLIDATION AND MUNICI-
PAL OWNERSHIP ALSO DISCUSSED.
Orange. Jan CspeciaD.-Frederick w Kelsey, Of
the Special Currency Committee, offered a resolu-
ton the meeting OF the New-EngIand Society
the measures now before Congress providing for
unit OF value for currency OF the country
be approved, and that the society heartily favored
the enactment into laws OF the general plan pro
vided the bills pending. George w hop
ping sprang his feet and sxCitedly opposed the
resolution, which laid over
Isaac c. Ogden, OF the Public Welfare Commit
tee reported the resolution referred 70 X oect
introduced into the Legislature providing for
the question OF the consolidation OF all the
ground that no immediate action was PehS!Ihs L1I
The consolidation OF the Oranges with Newark
which action was the only plan that would unite al
the Oranges IN favor OF consolidation.
John 0. Head made exhaustive arrangement
OF the Lackawanna Railroad under these heads
The nervousness Of LraInmen IN consequence o.
the frequent changes in the personnel OF the ON
Cias the apparent action OF the road IN end6aVor-
ing 70 curta1 the suburban traffic: the impairment
Of the local service by making extra stops Tor the
trains. by reason Of which It was lmposslDle 20
make the schedule time. the reputeo assertion OF
in the Oranges. the apparent theory that all the
trains should make all the stops; the failure OF the
trains 10 keep anything Ike shscuts IIIei sS -
lowing OF the passenger service 10 De InterLefSd
with by freight trains in the busy hours ana Lhe
unfav0rable effect Of the BAD service on tns Ie&l
estate interests OF the oranges me InAulSf VS.
referred % the Public Welfare Committee which IS
70 confer with the officers Of the road and report
MILO g MaItbie. OF the Reform Club OF New
York. the special guest OF the evening. made al
address on Municipal Ownership in Great Britain,
perfect was yet far better than private ownership
Of gas water and electric light plants and street
his oTi1ion he New-York city street railway ser
vice was by far the best in the world
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
TRIED ID JUNP FROM q GALLERT.

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral in New
ark was crowded with people at the chndren's mass
at s a m. yesterday when a sensation was caused
by the attempt Of a crazy to Jump from the
gallery. At the most solemn moment in the mass
there loud outcry. followed by a commotion
in the north gallery, where middle aged man was
making Wild leaps from the rear to the gallery
railing His evident intention throw himself
down upon the heads OF the children below caused
cons ternatiOn. and many children cried out IN
alarm The man had reached the railing when two
men seized him. by the leg and the other By
his clothing There struggle faT
moments. and then other men came the aid OF
the two and the lunatic dragged back shout
ing: Let me GO Let co. He was renewed
and held until he quieted down, was led out of
the church. when he disappeared His Identity was
not ascertained. During this scene Father CiateIv
calmly proceeded with the mass and panic
among the children was prevented By the Cvhrfstian
Brothers and Sisters OF Charity. who had the
children in charge.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
sgALooYKEEPER SHOOTS IN SELF DEFENCE

william Roach rWenry-gix years old, Of No 202
Epencer-st Williamsburg, was found unconscious
on the sidewalk fl tront OF the house Of Engine
Company No. 100, in GrahaIn-ave.. early yesterday
thigh Roach had received the wound several
hours before IN Michael !. Bohannen's saloon, al
Spsncer-st and Ayrtle-avs- He and two other
had trisd 10 clear the place IL IS said, and
Eoaannen drew a revolver and began TO discharge
- al MS asssilanLs- eH emptied the i've chambers
while the men were fleeing from the place
Roach's companions were arrested later charged
with malicious mischief. while Bohannen was ar
Eested charged with assault Bohannen told the
police that he shot IN self defence.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
MANY VIEW THE BURNED WALLS.
CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICES
OF ST. GEORGES HELD AT NEIGH
BORING PLACES

The half-bu-ned building OF St Georges Protes-
tant Episcopal Church. Marcy and Gates aves.,
was visited yesterday by thousands OF people On
the Marcy and Gates aves sides OF the church
was this notice:
The morning services OF the church will be held
in the 7 NJ. Q. A Building at No. 40 Gates-ave.,
half q block away. Sunday school at the same
place at .. m Evening services at 7:30 p m. in
the Marcy Avenue Baptist Sunday School rooms,
Marcy and Putnam aves-
This programme carried out. The Sunday
school services held in the gymna STUN OF the
Young Mems Christian Association Building. The
athletic equipments were placed in a corner and
chairs substituted. The attendance was unusually
good.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
10 OPPOSITION TO eAEGER.

meeting Of the United Singers OF Brooklyn was
held yesterday afternoon IN Arion Hau. for the
purpose of electing rwenty-four directors. There
was large number Of delegates present in ex-
pectsIon OF q wrangle, but they were disappointed
II expected THAI some would oppose s. K
Sanger for denomination tC the presidency. After
TIE meeting had convened Gustav Hummel moved
that al the officers be renonnared by acclarnation
which was quickly seconded and carried before
the delegates opposed 70 President Sanger could
recover from their surprise. The election viii take
place next Sunday
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
KATI0yAL CONVENTION DELEGATES.
MEN WHO ARE TALKED OF AMONG LOCAL
REPUBLICANS.

There has as yet been little talk among Brooklyn
Republicans as 10 who will be the delegates TO the
National Convention and no one seems to know
Just who viii get the coveted honOrs. The name
OF Lieutenant Governor Woodruff at once comes to
mind as he has been a delegate before, and II had
been thought would go again But now that he is
looking for The nomination the VIce-PTesidency
1t is a question as 10 whether he would care 70
be delegate TO the convention Without much
doubt Michael J. Dady and Walter 3. Atterbury
will be chosen. Records Comm isstoner George E
Waldo William Berri and Charles A. Moore have
been spoken Of. has Register James p Howe
r Ross Appleton is anxious TO be delegate, but IL
is known that Dady VIII do all in his power TO
prevent his going.
Michael J. Dady IS az present IN Havana, looking
after his contract there the Lieutenant Governor
is out Of town and Mr.. Atuerbury could not be
found yesterday. Some other politicians who were
seen said that there had been little talk about the
National delegates and that II would be hard TO
say who would enter Jne race.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
yUFLEF CITIZENS TOTE FOR A BOROU0H.

NutIey Jan. : CspeciaD.-A vote OF the citizens
"a decide whether borough form OF governments
should be adopted has resulted IN a majority n
favor OF incorporation. and the opposition VIII es
carried into the LEGISLATURE The vote was as roi-
lows FOR the borough. 50 against. 80 and "a Tor
a borough with reservations Recently a circt-l.<
recting the benefits 20 be derived rom a borough
form OF government distributed ana tne cru
gems were requested 20 send IN their votes Ihess
rspes have lust been counted. Fraukiin- of y htcn
Nutley is a part VIII oppose the secession or
Nutley from the township
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
FATHER sHEPP4RD SPEAKS 0UF
HE SAYS THERE ARE POLICY SHOPS IN JERSEY
CITY AND CRITICIsEs THE POLICE FOR
NOT SURPRISING THEM

Father Sheppard. pastor OF St MichaeTs Roman
Catholic Church. Jersey City. oficiatsd at the 10
o'clock mass yesterday and spoke OF the condition
Of his parish and the injury done by the presence
Of policy shops He condemned it dauaging
and pernicious form Of gambling. as children were
euticed and encouraged 10 play He criticised the
police for suppreSsing the Gems. saying they
must be aware of their existence, as ne had noticed
two without any effort 10 make a thorough search
Ee mentioned one at Pavonia-ave. and ProvOst-st-
and the other at Henderson and Tenth sts-, which,
he said. are patroniZed by men. women. boys and
girls Father Sheppard said that II the police
neglect their duty and fan 70 suppress these places
them
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
HrPT IN 4 FIGHT IN JAIL.

Two men were treated in St. Johns Hospital IN
Long Island City Saturday night for injuries they
say they received in the Queens County jail when
beaten by prisoners.
They are Michael and Thomas Kane, brothers OF
Manhattan. Michael has only one leg. They were
IN the tail on charges OF intoxica ton. Thomas
Kane saws a fight started. in which he was not
concerned He says he struck without provo
cation. and three teeth were knocked out. His
brother knocked down
Information about the ng5t was refused the
all
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
FUKER4L OF ". L. RANDOLPH

William L. Randolph, whose funeral was held az
his home No 40 Greene-ave.. yesterday afternoon
was superintendent Of the Wilson & BaIlie Com
pany He was formerly decorator and had been
a resident os Brooklyn for hfty-nve years. His
daughter with whom he lived, is the wife OF Ellis
n PafIlfs ~ the Wilson a Balllie Manufacturing
Company. His son, William l. Randolph and two
r-rauSrhildrsn also survive him MANY wears ago he
Vas a member OF the once famous Roanoke base
ball club in company with William II. Hazard and
others.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
RUMoR OF A NEW BANK FOR R4HWAY

Elizabeth Jan (SpeciaD.-It Is said in this citv
that the Union County Bank at Railway VIII Be
succeeded soon by a National bank in which the
Kean family VIII be largely Interested II is re-
ported to-day that Hamilton Fish Kean a brother
az Senator John Kean viii be the leading spirit In
the movement Hamilton kean. with Others or
ganzed a National bank for Perth Arubov aftsr rhe
bank in that city was wrecked By the defaIcation
OF Cashier George n. Valentine.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
No noRE LICENSEs RANrED.

Long Branch. Jan. CspeciaD.-Ths city officials
last night adopted resolutions requesting the Court
not 70 grant any more liquor licenses IN this ciry
The resolutions were offered BY Commissioner
Richard II. Hughes. and viii De presented 70 Judge
Cdnover at the opening OF court on Tuesday Six
new licenses have been applied for at this term OF
court BY foreign born citizens
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
DEATH OF JAMES g. ELFoeD

James c. Elford. who for several years had been
connected with The Brooklyn Citizen as q re-
porter. cied IL ST. Psters Hospital or SATURDAY.
night from a complication OF diseases after an
slnesa Of two weeks. He was bora in Lacka-
EEazen Penn twenty-five years ago His widow
and mother survive him. The funeral VIII be held
g. his mothers home, No 49l Srate-st. tomorrow
afternoon at 30 O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
WORK OF P4ss4IC PUBLIC LIBRARY.

A. the annual meeting of the Board % Trustees
N the Passaic Public Library the librarian reported
thar 5f 600 volumes had been circulated during the
wear Is99 and that the reading room had seen
visited By over seveuty-fcur thousand people. TIE
fr OF s. 1cn from sore unknown friend has enabled
are trustees TO enlarge the work y. c. kinoa1
was elected president: r D. Benso1s treasures.
and Irving Angel, secretary.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
c4yDID4rEs FOR POSTMASTER.

Orange, Jan (SpeciaD--Although the present
tern, Of Postmaster Miles A Hauchett OF Orange.
does NOT end until March !. there IS active work
being done by number OF candidates The Two
Candidates who TO have the greatest strength
are Louis D GallisOn. chairman OF the Republican
civ Committee. and eX-MayOr John GIL The ap-
uOintnent VIII probably be made early next month,
on the recommendation OF Congressman Charles y
nrr-ra-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
ICE TRUST TO BE INCORPORATED.

Paterson. Jan. 7 CspeciaD-It is expected that the
Ice Trust. recently formed here. will be incor-
porated in about two weeks The trust viii con-
troll the output OF all ponds IN this section
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
CIFT SOLICITOR ELECTED.

Long Branch. Jan. CSpecaD.-The deadlock over
he election OF City Solicitor 20 succeed Thomas
P McKenna was broken last night. when Thomas
P Fay received the votes OF all the commissioners
who were present Mr. Fay is Democrat
John A. Eaton. ex-Freeholder from Ocean Town
ship. was elected Street Commissioner, 10 succeed
Lewis Il. Stocum-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
SENATOR BRAUNS Bill.
IT Is SAID THAT HE Would KEEP PATERSON
A SECOND CLASS CITY

Paterson Jan (speciaD.-Many citizens OF this
city are aroused over a report 70 the effect that
II Is Senator Braun's intention to Introduce bill
in the Legislature preventing Paterson from be-
coming city OF the first class, By providing for
a population OF 80 90 instead OF 10000 before
municipalities can take advantage OF the act re
Iating TO first class cities. Although the Senator
is reJcent concerning his purpose, It IS known that
he is opposed 70 Paterson becoming city OF the
first class. Mr.. Braun has always opposed COM
missions or the appointment OF public officers, be
evfng that the people should elect ali officers The
taxpayers generally desire have the city advance
to the first class, although some are opposed % II
on the ground that the city's expenses would be
sad
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
WELLS DRYING Up N QUEENS.

Wells IN Masperh Winfield and Woodside are
drying up The owners say that the pumps Of the
Citizens Water Supply Company. OF NewtoEn. are
draining the wells The cOrnpany's oiIlcials laugh
at this. and say that the real cause Is the long
scontiEUed dry spell
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
THE c4THOLIC MISSIONS SUCCESSFUL.

According TO reports from priests. the missions
which were recently held IN the Catholic churches
OF BROOKLYN were more largely attended than any
previous religious services OF the same nature Con
fessiOns 10 the number OF l2e52 were heard-4s ia
OF men 6 2s3 Of women and l0605 Of children.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

There was an old fashioned racket at the OK
ford Club on Saturday night. One of the features
was q raffe in which a number of turkeys. quail
partridges and geese were disposed Of.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

The Crescent Athletic Club will hold its annual
election Of officers on January 20. On Wednesday
night there will be q hockey match at the Clermont
Avenue Rink between teams from the Crescent
Club and the Skating Club OF Brooklyn On the
same evening there viii be a chess match between
selected teams of the Crescent Club and the Ham
ilton Club This match has aroused good deal Of
interest.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

A musical will be given at the Knickerbocker
Club house Wednesday evening under the direction
OF F ". Holmes jr-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

Ex-Park Commissioner Elijah p Kennedy viii
entertain the members OF the Montauk Club on
Thursday night with his illustrated lecture on In
and About London" It Will follow the japanese
dinner the last OF the first series OF national din
ners The MOntauk's contribution 70 the LaWIoh
relief fund now amounts 10 more than S5O
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

MEMBERS GIVE REMrNuscExcEs OF THE EARLY
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

The Unity Club wiz give minstrel show at the
Criterion Theatre. Fulton and Grand sts- on Feb
ruarv 6 The amateur minstrel organization IS re-
hearsng several times week. theatre party
will be given in the latter part OF this month by
members Of the club.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

The Aurora Grata Club viii give euchre party
Thursday evening January .. II IS under the man
agement Of the wives and daughters OF the mem
bers who since fau have had the privileges Of the
clubhouse every Wednesday afternoon. Prizes VIII
be awarded TO the winners of the euchre-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-14
NAVAL STATION APPROVED.
Sharp Dispute Between Naval Officers
over the Puget sound Plant
Settled.

There has been row among naval
officers over the equipment of the
torpedo boat Goldsborough, which
was built by Portland (Ore.) firm.
Rear Admiral Hichborn, chief con-
structor of the navy, was anxious to
have the boat equipped for service at
the Puget Sound naval station. The
other members of the board of con-
struction, to which board the ques-
ton was submitted, recommended
the boat be sent to San Francisco.
Hichborn took the position that
there was great deal of work re-
naming at the Mare Island navy
yard, which is near San Francisco,
and that it could not be possible to
fit the Goldsborough out at that
yard. After some considerable con-
troversy over the matter Secretary
Long directed the Goldsborough to be
sent to Puget Sound station, where
the torpedo boat Rowan has just been
fitted out for service.
Some of the officers who were
beaten in this discussion secured tele-
graphic orders from the navy de-
partment detailing Capt. Henry Glass
to make an inspection of the Rowan
and the facilities at the Puget Sound
station for doing such work. The
assignment of Capt. Glass to this duty
was surprise to the bureau of con-
struction, and the charge is now
made that there has been some un-
derhanded work on the part of high
naval officers to secure an official re-
port, the tenor of which was expect
ed to show that the Rowan was in a
bad way and the Puget Sound sta
tion in an inadequate condition.
Capt. Glass report has been received
in Washington, and ii shows not only
that the Rowan was fully and prop
erly equipped, but that the Puget
Sound station is in every way adapted
to a high grade of naval work, in
cluding the docking of the largest
vessels of the service.