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New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
sEAMENs UNION LIBELs A VESSEL.

Al the meeting of the Central Federated Union
yesterday Delegates Gidemeister. OF the Atlantic
Coast Sesmen's Union. reported that his union had
hbeed the three masted schooner Jose Oliveri
which arrived here few days ago from Havana
because the crew had been logged" and fined
three days pay. He said that while IN Havana
Hsrbor the captain would let the crew swab
down the decks weekdays, because, he de-
clared. there yellow fever microbes in the
water. When Sunday came, however, he told the
crew 10 go ahead and give the schooner bath
The sailors objected saying that Il there was dan
ger Of yellow jack in the water on weekdays
the same danger existed Sundays. The captain
brought charges against the crew when the
schooner arrived IN this port and Shipping Com
missioner Dickis cid the hnng.
Delegate Gilcemeister added that the union Wa q
also gong 70 libel the schooner Kane which ar
ilFec mere from Southern ports, because the food
14flllsnec 10 the crew below the legal scale
ne sald mat the men were entitled by law to "a
cents DAY each when the food furnished aboa "a
sllp was one-thiro below the legal scale and 81 a
Gay when II was than a third beIouy - "
Another complaint which the DELEGATE roa5a 40 j.
lhat wnen the strike Of engineers and dremen We =
on ~ me port OF Havre. France the French TJns
sLeahlSLlps were manned with navy mar 7 =
ELeLaene came here manned with men from the
French navy. ~ A'""' the
II was resolved that the Longshoremen.s Trn,or
snouid not handle freight brought here nv sbt,n M
manned IN time Of strikes. 'PS 80
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
ENDEAVORERs' TROUBLES.
TsF HoBoKEN STEAMSHIP FIRE DIsAR-
RANGES PLANS AND ADDS EXPENSE

75}F HOBOKEN STEAMSHIP FIRE DIsAR-
RANGES PLANS AND ADDS EXPENSE
" n McClaiu. OF ST. Louis. vice-presdent from
Missouri Of the international Organization Of
Christian Endeavorers and business manager OF
The International EvangeI." of St Louis arrived
on the steamship Trave Saturday, and at the
Sturtevant House yesterday told a Triouns re-
porter a story about the unpleasant experiences OF
some OF the delegates TO the Christian Endeavor
congress at London He said:
! represent body from St. Louis who contracted
with Crawford Floyd. of New-York. for railroad
ano steamboat accommodations TOT our ZIP
turned with on the TTave yesterday. A number
arranged with lhe firm for tours of varying length
arranged for one tour Of q days anotner ,, o. %
bers OF my party took the shortest tour eight took
going 20 Rome. When the short tour within a
Gay OF completion ] was informed by CrawIord q
Floyd that legal complications had exhausted their
funds and that the last day OF our trip would have
70 oe al our own expense ~ cost ea9n Oh Ths ~,
same notice was sent TO the other delegates one
days to go, and the other at Venice. with eighteen
That represents the Condition of affairs not only
oi my parties 6u Of others Eh0 % haq rbage mace sra sr
five hundred delegates from Boston nearly four
hundred from Philadelphia and two hundred from
arranged with the North German Lloyd Line for
accommodations on five steamships ana me par -, mes
scheduled 10 sail al different dates; The
New-York parties to sail on the Main. the
I
the people from Pennsylvania, Cincinnati and Ken
lucky the Trave. The Main and the Saae were
burned. leaving about eight hundred people with
no means Of getting across the water. The New
York people sent to Baltimore. They sailed
on the steamship Rhine. and after a voyage of
twelve days they found the convention practically
closed their arrival We took nfty-two Of the
Boston people the TTaVe. and the others were
divided for different dates and vessels, the last
sailing July IS, making them fifteen days late.
All these tours were paid for by the travellers
before sailing. ] had already sent over $4,000 to
Crawford Floyd and the other travellers also han
their certificates. showing that all their expenses
had been prepaid Crawford Floyd had pre-
viousy contracted with European hotels for our
accommodation. but when the delegates did not
arrive scheduled the contracts had to be can
celled. and I understand Crawford & Floyd sublet
the arranging OF hotel contracts to Paris nrm
and advanced $1,000 earnest money Arrange
ments had to be made quickly and in some IN
stances the hotels so inferior that the dele
gates would not put up at them. This resulted IN
suits for damages. and know Of at least one IN
stance where Judgment was obtained against
conductor OF a party. l honestly believe that
Crawford & Floyd exhausted all the funds.
There is destitUtion whatever among those or
my party in Paris, | left enough money to meet
every expense. although think most Of them have
money enough Of their Nobody Is sunering
and everybody is comfortable.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
DIR. BOOTH DIES FROM INJURIES.
ELMHURST PHYSICIAN A VICTIM OF THE
TROLLEY-DIRECTED FIRST TREAT
MENT OF HIS WOUNDS.

Dr. Franklin Booth of Eimhurst who had
both legs badly mangled by a trolley car while
on the way to answer sick call on Saturday
night, died late last night in St Johns Hospital,
in Long Island City. His right leg was so badly
cut by the fange of the wheel 1t had to be
amputated at once and Il was done before he
reached the hospital. Before this the doctor
had directed onlookers how to apply ropes to
stop the flow Of blood.
At the hospital it was thought best to remove
the other leg at the knee. After the doctors leg
had been laid open for the purpose it was de-
cided only 10 the knee joint The doc
tor despite his sixty-three years. rallied from
the operation, and DR.. Brennan who had charge
of the case, thought he might live. Late last
night, however he began to sink, and lost
strength rapidly. His son was with him when
he died. The rest of the family had been sent
for. but he sank so quickly toward the end that
death came before they arrived
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
LABOR MEN WILL NOT ANSWER
CENTRAL FEDERATED UNION REFUSES
UNITED STATES INDUSTRIAL COM
MISSIONS REQUEST

Fer reasons known only TO itself the Central Fed
Grated Union yesterday refused TO give information
sought by the United States Industrial Commis-
sion through its representative. R. z. Rurand The
latter present at the meeting Of the union in
University Settlement Hall, and the information ne
sought embodied in list Of questions in refer
ence 70 the unions composing the central body.
wages. hours OF labor and strikes.
Mr.. Durand explained the work Of the Conmis-
s1on which was formed under the Laws Of 1898. He
said that the Commission had made quite a reputa-
ton from its investigation Of trusts and IN further
ing arbitration. He added that while OF the
labor had been suspicious about the objects Of
the Commission there were no grounds for sus-
picion.
Morris Brown delegate Of the Cigarmakers'
Union said that labor men had given testimony
before the Commission and that nothing had re-
suited from It He characterized the Commission
& band OF lobbyists.
A number Of other Tammany and Socialist dele
gates took the cue from Brown and sailed into the
Commission right and left. among them were Mr..
Rubin. Of the Waters Union. and Mr. Barr, Of the
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Union. The
latter advocated giving the Commission copy of
the preamble to The constitution OF the Central
Federated Union
M Campbell. Of typographical Union No g. IN
terposed "a the unions not afraid of pub
Hcitv but a number Of the other delegates had
become apparently so frightened by this time that
they looked as II they would refuse TO give their
own mothers the information sought by the Com
mission
Several other delegates were in favor Of giving
the Commissioner all the information he wanted
The trouble was however, that they did not press
the point. but looked on in amusement at the an
tics OF their brother members.
Philip Kelly, delegate Of the Theatrical Pro-
tective Union. exclaimed in dramatic tones, This
IS only political scheme!' He seemed to be Of the
opinion that II the desired information were given
tt would insure beyond doubt the election OF Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt As Kelly does not believe
in anything that is not indorsed, sealed and de-
nvered by Boss Croker, his anxiety somewhat
natural
Much lively discussion followed, in which Com.
missioner Durand was amused and surprised. II
was finally resolved decline give the informa-
ton sought Instead a copy Of the preamble to
the unions constitution offered him. He re-
tired neslecting 10 take it with him.
One Of the delegates said at the close Of the
meeting that Of the questions in the Com
nissioners list were Of too strenuous nature to
answer without giving up the innermost secrets OF
the union
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20

HOTEL MAN SUPPLIES COATS AND MAINTAINS
RULES OF THE HOUSE
Trenton Aug. 10 (SpeciaD.-The manager OF one
OF the leading hotels OF the city has introduced a
novel method of dealing with the shirt waist man.
1t is a strict rule OF the house that no coatless
shall be served in the dining room yet IT fire.
quently happens that guests thus attired register
at the hotel whom the proprietor does not wish to
offend.
To meet such emergencies the hotel man has
established a wardrobe, composed exclusively OF
coats OF various sizes and different makes When
a shirt waist man presents himself the dining
room door he is politely informed OF the house
rule and at the same time is offered the loan OF a
coat TO complete his attire at the expense of the
house Not infrequenty this offer Is accepted and
the system has met with such success that the
coats. " -
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
ORGANIZED AMERICAN SCOUTS.
CAPTAIN WHO FOUGHT WITH THE BoERs HERE
TO RECUPERATB

TO RECUPERATB.
Captain John Hassell. who at the beginning OF
the South African organized a company Of
American scouts for service in the Boer army and
who has active service for many months
the battlehelds IN South Africa is visiting his
brother. No. 4S South Elliott Place Captain
Hassel. in addition to many wounds, is suffering
from a slow fever which he contracted while
campaigning. He has come to America to re-
cuperate. He has not decided whether he will go
back to South Africa when he RECEIVERS or not. II
America
The Brooklyn Mr. Hassen much surprised
when his brother reached his house last week
he had not him for twelve years. Then he
merely a boy, and the sight OF the bronzed
war veteran was shock to him.
Captain Hasse born in the West Indies
and went South Africa when young. At the
pathies and powers with the Beers and organized
a company OF scouts, recruiting from the American
residents in the Transvaal and from those who
went out from this country to fight The company
took part in nearly all Of the principal movements
and continually engaged in hazardous scout
ing duty. At time Captain Hassel was shot
through the breast the ball passing through the
body. Later he through with bayonet
and at the time struck senseess by
wounded in the back Of the head by a bayonet in
the hands OF Fnghshman Captain Hassells
wonderful constitution saved him from succumb-
ing entirely TO these wounds, but they so weak
ened him that after the fever took him he
obliged TO give up campaigning.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
CHILD VICTIM OF TROLLEY.

LITTLE GIRL MAY DIE FROM INJURIES RE
CEIVED
Fannie Schibonn four years old. is lying at the
Kings County Hospital at the point of death from
injuries she received yesterday afternon by being
run over by a trolley Her right foot was cut
off and her head was badly injured The accident
happened IN front Of the little girls house, No. E
West F9fth-st., Coney Island, at 115 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon.
The child WAS toddling the street when
car Nc S50 Of the Smith-st. line, bound for Coney
Island with load Of people. came plupgtug along
and ran her down. The women on the car screamed
franticalls'.
When taken from underneath the the child
was removed TO the Kings County Hospital by
Ambulance Surgeon Teddy. The motormap. John
MurrnnaN, sixty years old. Of No 24 Bifty-ntnth-
St, Brooklyn, arrested
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
CAMP MEETING IN OCEAN GROVE
FORTY THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED ruv
ELEVEN SERVICES

Ocean Grove. Aug 19 CspeciaD.-Forty thousa,S
Methodists attended the eleven services held ,od,
the camp grounds. the opening day OF the a.
nual camp meeting. which Is to be held daIv s,-
sixteen days The first service. Of consecratio,
was held at sunrise In the Tabernacle Al -
young peoples meeting In the temple at a -
there were 300 attendants There were f0O00 nrsS
at the morning preaching service in the Anal
torium Bishop Fitz Gerald presided. A choir a.
four hundred voices. an orchestra Of thirty rnusi
clans and the Park sisters and the Bradford trf1
soloist musicians. took part in the song ssrvies
The preached by the Rev Dr. 7 20
Hamilton OF Boston. one OF the newly elected bish
ops OF the Methodist Church. More than one hu1-
dred ministers occupied seats on the platform
At 1870 p. a revival meeting was held Ia fha
Tabernacle, conducted by Mrs. Lizzie Smith rrha
Sabbath school At 2:@ was attended by over three
thousand Bible students. after which a childrsn's
meeting, held IN the temple was led By Mrs Carrs
THOMPSON
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
PArRoLMAx WAS PASSING THAT WAY

Mrs Mary Van Buren. OF No. Terracs-aVe,
Jersey City. Was awakened at o'clock yesterday
morning by a noise at second story windoE.
Looking out she a the roof OF the
porch She shouted for the police. and the fellow
jumped TO the ground. Patroiman Nolan, who
was passing. arrested the fugitive. and Mrs. Van
Buren, identified him The prisoner described him
self as Henry Mallcy twenty-one years old, no
home He was held for attempted burglary.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
A GERMAN TAKES HIS LIFE

The body of John Allgerier. fifty years old a.
native of Germany. who lived at No. 5gl F1rst-ave
Manhattan, was found in the woods near the
North Hampstead Road, in Newtown Queens
Borough yesterday afternoon. In one of the pock-
cts letter addressed to a named Herzog
at the address given. Mr.. Herzog said Algerier
disappeared a month ago. The letter announced
the intention Of the writer kill himself
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
SECOND VICTIM OF A RABID DOG.
BITTEN BY PLAYFUL PUPPY. TWO MEM
BERs OF ONE FAMILY DIE.

Atlantic Highlands. Aug 1a-Mrs. James 5trathie
died to-day in great agony after suffering for a
week from hydrophobia. She Is the second victim
of a small and good natured puppy which appears
to have suffered from the rabies. and to have
poisoned two OF the members Of the family when
they were playing with him.
The first victim was Mrs. Strathe's son. who died
a month ago. When Il became known that the dog
had rabies and the cause traced to him Mrs
strathie and the other members of the family who
had been bitten scratched by the puppy took
the Pastuer treatment. After the death OF the boy
no further trouble developed until week ago
when Mrs. Strathie manifested the same symptoms
that her son had. she grew worse and continued
to suffer and despite the best medical treatment
died to-day Her husband. two sons and three
daughters survive her.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
VETERAN ASSAULTED BY THREE MEN

Peter Wynn. fortytwo years old a veteran OF the
Spanish war, living at No 90 Diamond-st was
assailed by three men yesterday afternoon ub,IA
sitting on the stoop Of house at Norman-ave
and North Henry-st., and badly beaten Wynn
was knocked down and kicked until he becaroa
unconscious The assault was by a pedestrian
VINO VINO summoned Inn Policeman Ackerman, who ar
Philip Knecht and John Sormeck of No i72 Nor
man-ave. and Joseph Schorrman, of No ia Nor
man-ave. Wynn's condition is serions -
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
MNAMARA A DOMESTIC pRELAyE

The Right Rev. p J. Mcnamara pastor of St
Josephs Roman Catholic Church Pacihc-st and
Vanderbilt-ave. and Vicar-General Of the Broollvr
Diocese, has been raised to the rank of domestic
prelate by Pope Leo in Rome. Father Mcnamara
was MADE Vlcar-General by Bishop Mcdonnell soon
aIer m the aters accession to the dignity OF Bishop
Namars has mad full charge OF the diocese -
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
BAGGAGE SCATTERED OVER THE STREET
CAR STRIKES AN EXPRESS wAGonG-DRIvER
AND HELPER HURT.

Nostrand-ave.. at McDonough-st.. yesterday af-
ternoon Uttered with the contents of big
express wagon The driver and his boy helper
narrowly escaped death a result Of the smash
up Of one OF Dodds big express wagons by a Nos
trand-ave. car. which was bound for the Broadway
ferries.
The express wagon was being driven out toward
Broadway when the car came up the street at a
rapid rate. The driver whipped up his horses and
drove across the tracks. As the wagon reached
the centre OF the tracks the car, with undminished
speed smashed into it. The wagon toppled over
and the trunks, vases and household furniture
We're thrown into the street. One of the trunks
burst open. ana the contents thrown heller
skelter An ambulance from st. Marys Hospital
was caHed, and the driver and his helper were
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
SHIRT WAIST uAKERg srp1rr

- of l25 girls has broken out AZ the sb,,,
"aisf factory Of ii. J. Nathan, No ll5 spring-st
IAe s'i-s are members Of the recently organized
shirtmakers Union and they demand an t1oraa..
IN wages. They declared that the arm has beso
paying them l04 cents each for making certain
styles OF shirt waist. Ter girls refused TO accan,
the price offered, and were DISCHARGED The strfit
was then ordered. The girls demand ia cen4s
each for making the shirt waists over which the
trouble ~' ''4S
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
FOUND DEAD ON RAJLR0AD TR4oK

Paterson Aug 10 CspeciaD-Dr. A 7 McRrida
County Physician is investigating the death of
Patrick Downey, a construction foreman for the
East Jersey Water Company's pipeline Downev
was found dead beside the tracks four hundred feet
distant from the singac station OF the Greenwood
Lake railroad, this morning. There Is a suspicion
that ne met with FOUL play, although II is possible
Mdvale midnight ---9
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
Axe CAUSES BLOOD POISONING.

Caldwell Aug 10 C5peciaD.-Andrew Othouse ssv-
enty-two years old Is dying at his home from blood
poisoning contracted IN peculiar manner. Mr
Offhouse went to his barn few days ago 70 Kill
some chickens. and while doing the which
he was using slipped and fell out OF his hands.
The sharp edge penetrated his foot. A physician
stopped the flow Of blood. but blood poisoning fol-
lowed almost Immediately
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
had ANOTHER MANS HORSE AND WAGON
STOLE THE PROPERTY IN HoBoKEN AND CAUGHT
WITH IT IN YoNKERs.

Robert Hubben, Of Roboken was arrested In
Yonkers n Y, yesterday on the charge of being a
suspicious person. Hc had in his possession a bay
horse and pedler's wagon. Officer Smalley. who
arrested the man. took him to Police Headquarters,
where the rig was recognized as one for which an
alarm had been received from Hoboken.
Robert Marshall. the owner went to Yonkers last
night and identified the rig HIS and HubbeIl as
former employe. who had been discharged q few
days ago and took this method Of obtaining revenge
Marshall lives - No. 30 Clnton-st. Hoboken He
viii allow the local authorities to prosecute Hub
bell under the Penal Code rather than go 10 the
trouble Of getting extradition papers. unless Hub
bell agrees to return without them.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
WATER Will DESTROY THEM.

East Orange Aug 70 (speciaD.-An insect pest
has made its appearance the maple trees Of East
Orange and Is causing some alarm among residents
Specimens Of the insect were sent 70 the State
EntomOlogiSt and he has reported that IL is the
pseudo-coccus aceris which appears sp2snOdicaIly
In different parts o. the State he says that no
permanent harm need be feared 70 the trees. and
that the insects easily be destroyed by stream
d wafer from q garden hose.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
CONSUMPTIVE ENDS HER LIFE.

TAKES PARIS GREEN RATHER THAN BE A
BURDEN ON FRIENDS
Satisfied that she dying from consumption
and not wanting to be burden to the people with
whom she lived. Ella Thompson, twenty years old
ended her life yesterday with Paris green The
young woman boarded with the family of Wilhelm
Wegge, at No. 374 Leonard-st. She was an orphan
Her father, who died six years ago, was for
many years the superintendent Of the BROOKLYN
Ferry Company He left his widow some money,
but ii gradually expended for household pur,
poses. When the mother died, about four years
ago there much money left for the
daughter. The girl found work in 1ute mill and
while employed there consumption developed. Her
mother died from the disease. The young woman n
had kept company with young man, but when
she discovered that she could never hope to marry
him she made him discontinue his attentions
The girl left note saying why she took her life
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
HELD FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

While on his way to his home at No So Webster
ave, Jersey City at o'clock yesterday morning
William NJ. DAILY was held up by two who de-
rnanded money. He told them he had no change
One OF them seized and held him while the other
robbed him Of 50 cents Days cries brought
Patrolman Barry to his aid He caught one OF the
men, but the other escaped The prisoner said he
Edward McGovern, nineteen years old, Of No.
T2 Jackson-st., Hoboken. He held
charge of highway robbery
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
RIB BROKEN; BICYCLE WRECKED

Frank Morris. forty-seven years old of No. l57
Mercer-st. Jersey City, while riding q wheel near
his home on Saturday night ran into the side OF a
wagon tnat was passing. His whsel wrecked
and ne had one rib broken He was sent to the
city hospital AS he was 70 blame for the acci-
not taken. -
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
FORTUNATBLY TEE ACIp WAS pILurED.

Mrs. Mary Foos, sixty-four years old. Of No. 49,
Communipaw Jersey City. yesterday sent her
grandson. ten years DID, to Wolvsrton's pharmacy
for five cents worth OF paregoric. The boy asked
Tor carooiio acid instead. He given the diluted
solutlOn solo Tor dlsinfecung purposes. Mrs. Foos
without examining the label. took a teaspoonful
but at once discovered the mistake and spft II out
A physician said she would quickly recover
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
SPECIAL POLICEMAN SERIOUSLY HURT.

Thomas harrington special policeman
ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. is
the City Hospital in Jersey City suffering from
a scalp wound. About 4So o'clock Sunday morning
Harrington was patrolling the Pennsylvania yards
at Wright-st Some one threw stone at him. and
he struck the head The blew knocked aim
down. and he found time later in an
unconscious condition. He was picked up and
vtved but is still in q critical condition
New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
FOR A PROHIBITION MASS MEETING.
THE BEST KNOWN MEN IN THE PARTY Elk
PECTED HERE


Arrangements being made for large mass
meeting, when the arguments Of the National
Prohibition candidates in the coming election will
be presented. The Rev. 1. K Funk Of No. 1875
Washington Park, who is the most active Pro-
hibitionist in Kings County, is in charge Of the
coming meeting At q recent meeting held at his
house II decided TO hold the proposed meeting
in the Academy Of Music some time about the
middle of October list Of three hundred well
known Prohibtionists has been made and each
one win be asked to contribute g to the expenses
OF the meeting These will include the rental of
the Academy and the expenses of the speakers
Many of the best known in the Prohibition
party will be present, according TO the present
programme ana the meeting will be one Of the
largest ever held In Brooklyn by the Prohibition
are John G Woolleyt Of Illinois, and Henry B.
Metcalfe. Of RHODE Island; Oliver W: Stewart,
hibition party Volney B; Gushing, "the man from
Maine" and Mrs. Ella BoOle, State President of
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.