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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
EI-M4ToR sCHIEREy THE CHAIRMAN.
COMMITTEE ARRANGING FOR RECEPTION OF
THOSE WHO ATTEND MEDAL OBJ
HONOR LEGION MEETING.

Ex-Mayor Charles A Schieren last night
elected permanent chairman of the Citizens Com
Tee which is 10 arrange for the entertainment of
guests who TO attend the annual meeting of
the Medal of Honor Legion to be held in Brook
Ign September Il. IL and l3. The committee, which
is composed of fifty Of the leading citizens Of
Brooklyn, met last night in the Borough Hall for
organization. Edward VI. Grout. President of the
Borough, and James Mckeen president OF the
Hamilton Club, were chosen vice presidents Julian
FairChild selected treasurer and James ".
Stevenson secretary. 1t decided give the
guests a trolley ride and take a trip to West
Point on the last day of the meeting. among other
forms of entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
TROUBLE IN BOARD OF EDUCATION.

South Orange. April 70 CSpeciaD.-There was a
breeze in the meeting of the South Orange Board OF
Education last night the alleged attempt
force George McAndrews. Superintendent Of
Schools, TO resign. Edward T. Church. president
OF the Board. admitted that he had advised Mr.
McAndrews TO resign, some OF the members OF
the Board believed that he good dsct-
pliuariar. petition containing two hundred
signatures. asking that Mr.. McAndrews be retained,
was presented II stated by of Mr.. Nc
Andrews's friends that there would be no difficulty
in getting thousand signatures 70 the petition
II was decided TO hold another meeting next
Wednesday night, when the question will be further
considered
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PART II.
FOUR PAGES.
ALLOWS NO INTERFERENCE
RAPID TRANSIT BOARD WARNS CITY
ACTHORITIES-PIPE GALE
RIES ORDERED.

The Board Of Rapid Transit Commissioners r,ada
themselves clearly understood yesterday that so far
os matters involving street openings are concerned
they viii permit the city authorities 10 inter
tere with the work of excavating the tunnel There
has been some question raised as 10 the power of
the Commissioner OF Highways in this respec, II
s understood that recently he gave permission 70
ne Empire City Subway Company who practfca liz,
control the sUoways Z this city, 10 open a trench
across Fourth-ave. Eighteenrh-st for The mr.
pose o. laying forJy-eight ducts. Inasmuch as tho
junction referred 70 is already contested with con
QUITS belonging 10 private companies the Com,
r,,ssi0ners Of the opinion that 70 nur DOW,
the duets Of the Empire company would be in the
nature n an obstruction 10 the building Of the
tunnel and they promptly informed the CITY rbar
they could coUnteuance nothing OF the kind
The Board decided yesterday TO construct ntne
and wire galleries along the route of the subway
The Commissioners practically resolved 70 carry
out this additional work a month ago bur OWN,
70 the absence Of full attendance al rba 49,
inEs which have been held in the Interim no Sat
ri.e action was taken until YESTERDAY 49,
BY resolution adopted Yesterday the Foa ~
ordered Mr. Mcdonald 10 build pipe ga Ileries in
connection Win the subway along Frln-sr from
Worth-st. 10 Asror Place. Il has been astjy1s+aJ
Commission that the % these Galleries yJo,,i1
b. a5cut $4,000 Although only A mart Of H.
runnel Is 20 oe equipped with the galleries az pres
ent. there is no doubt thai the road a5ya1ces
pipe galleries VIII be furnished along the entire
system
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
VERDICT FOR ALLEGED FALSE ARREST

Andrew Ericsson. OF No. 81 Pactfic-st. yesterday
received a verdict for 250o in his suit against the
Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Brooklyn
The suit brought for damages FOR alleged false
arrest and malicious prosecution Ericsson is a baker
No II5 Smith-st. He testified that with the
knowledge of the electric light company he put in
extra electric lights in his shop He says that
the officials did not object the electricity was
measured. Some of the employees of the company
took the lights and had him arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
OLD FISHER HOWE HOMESTEAD SOLD
TO BE REPLACED BY FIVE MODERN DWELLING
HOUSES

Brooklyn Heights. which has always been noted
for its conservatism. will soon the razing OF
one OF its well known landmarks. IN its place will
be erected five modern dwelling houses The old
landmark IS the Fisher Howe house, which was
built seventv-fve years ago on the brow Of the
hill which was the site OF the Jackson farm home
stead. The Howe home is at No lbs to 134 Willow
ST. on the side Of that thoroughfare, just
north of Pierrepont-st. The plot is O1 by i0l feet
It is a four story brick house. Wings and extern
sions have been built TO the house until now 1t
contains more than a score of large rooms.
OF late years the most notable feature of the
house has been the large bay window, where there
has been a magnificent display of blooming flowers
through all the changes OF the season. The house
which have been held within its walls
The funeral OF Fisher Howe took place at the old
homestead twelve years ago Mrs Howe died last
fall. The old house is sold for the benefit of the
estate There are TWO sons and Two daughters
The house has been sold Mr.. Bail, a Man
haitian broker. The consideration IS said be
$4,000 The sale made through Leonard Moody.
OF No. 20 COurt-st. Mr.. Moody said he did
desire at present TO give out the full and
address of the purchaser. The work of raZing the
old house will begin early in the summer. Five
houses will be built, each costing in the neighbOr-
hood Of $4,000 II is said that Mr.. Ball will live in
he houses
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POSTAGE STAMPS VOW on SALE IN BOOKS

N, los' Inaster Van Cott yesterday received from
Washington the frst lot Of the small bound books
Io--AiHlng enc TWO and four dozen two cent post
: Stamps Only one cent extra is charged for a
sc Do'z. and 100 OF the I2-sta-np books can be
Fought for $50 the same number of z4sraron booe
f6- - @!a ike supply Of The 4s-stamp books
Devv - 4- soon as practicable the sale of the
49, looks VII be extended 10 all the branch aud
STATIONS Of the PCsrofice in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
CHANGES IN NEWARK OFFICES.

Mayor Seymour OF Newark yesterday appointed
Herbert Boggs City Attorney in place of Fred
ertck T. Johnson. appointed City Controller. Mr..
Boggs was Assistant City Attorney for four years,
and has been special attorney for the Street and
Water Board for clearing up defective titles
property belonging TO the Peduannock Water Sup
ply plant Mr.. Johnson took possession OF the Con-
trOer's office yesterday, relieving John s Gibson.
whose term had expired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
GROTTO OF LOURDES PILGRIu4GES

The first OF a number of pilgrimages of Eoiy
Name societies IN the Diocese of Brooklyn to the
Grotto Of Lourdes the Church Of Our Lady of
Lourdes, in Aberdeen-st., near Broadway will take
place next Sunday at p IN The services will be
conducted by the Dominican Fathers. The Rev
{. II McKenna, missionary, will be the preacher.
The Diocesan Union will attend in body after
the adjournment of its meeting, which will held
in De Sales Hall adjoining the church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20

Superintendent Blair OF the Society for Outdoor
lief from the INDECENT blind of the city The needy
blind receive so each May to aid in their support
Last year six hundred were paid A refusal was
made 10 several, as it was found that they we're
hCn-residenrs citizens. had money in the
bank. The appropriation OF $1,000 10000 Of which
is for Manhattan. will be found insufficient if pay
is made all If il is found that thew are
all worthy Superintendent Blair will apply for a
further appropriation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
Ex-n4YOR HUNTERS FUNERAL.

The funeral OF ex-Mayor John W Hunter who
died on Monday night at the age Of ninety-two
years. was held yesterday in ST. Jamess Protestant
Episcopal Church. The Rev. Charles w Homer
conducted the service The church well filed.
There were delegations representing various soCie-
ties and corporations including the Society of Old
8rooklynites and the Dime Savings Bank. An ad-
dress touching on the long career of Mr. Hunter
was made by Mr. Homer who paid a tribute TO
the high character of Mr.. Hunter
The burial took place in the family plot in Green
wood Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
DEPrrY sHERIFF CH4RGED WIrH 4SS4UL7

Assistant Deputy Sheriff John Cole was arrested
yesterday the instance OF Mrs Adeline 3,
Schmutt OF No. 1871 Adams-st, who charges him
with assauting her while serving dispossess writ
on April 10 Cole paroled for examination.
Mrs. Schmutt SAYS that Cole punched. dubbed
sCra tched and kicked She says that she was
evicted from the premises at No 1S Adans-sL
because She kGot ae2T nttle do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
THE CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

East Orange April 10 (SpeciaD.-At the meeting
OF the Congregational Association Of New-Jersey
last night. just before the adjournment IL de-
cided TO hold the next annual meeting with the As
soctate Congregational Church. of Baltimore A
committee. consisting of the Rev. oliver Huckel,
pastor Of the Baltimore Church: the Rev. DR.. S. NJ.
Newman OF Washington. and William H. Wana-
maker. OF Philadelphia, was appointed TO make the
a ~ r7Cyl TINpT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
ALLEGED NEGRO FOOTP4Ds ARRESTED.

Three negroes were arratgned Yesterday morning
in the Lee-ave. police court on a charge of assault
ing and attempting 10 rob Daniel Herman. clerk
in the Surrogate's office living 3I5 Hewes-st
The men Will be held until Friday for a hear
ing. Herman alleges that while his way home
late Wednesday night the three assaulted him
at South Ninth-st and Broadway. The men gave
their names Charles Blackstone of No. 90 Gwiu-
nett-st.; Richard Bates same address, and John
Cox. OF Seigel-st
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CHARGED WITH THROWING ACID.
PRISONER SAYS A HOTEL KEEPER HAD THREAT
ENED TO SHOOT HER

Mrs. Margaret Erten a fashionably dressed
woman. held in $500 bail in the Ewen-st. police
court yesterday morning the charge OF having
thrown carbOlic acid in the face OF George Deyer,
a hotel keeper, of No I61 Westinghouse Mrs.
Erten declares that Dever caused trouble between
herself and her husband which brought about their
separation. Recently they were reunited, but Deyer
continued visit her. Mrs. Ertell says that he
called at the house while her husband was at work
threatened her.
Deyer found sitting the steps OF Mrs
Ertelrs house No 1852 Gates-ave.. at $50
o'clock yesterday morning suffering from the acid
He promised 10 appear against Mrs Ertell but did
not come, and she held for examination to-
day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20

Eliza beth, April 10 (SpectaD.-vhile summing up
for his client in the Elizabeth District Court
here to-day Alderman George NJ Titus, the leader
OF the Democrats in the Newark Board Of Alder
men, clapped his hand to his head, reeled and
dropped to the floor He carried into Clerk
Calvert's office where restoratives given him
He soon revived. He had suffered bad attack of
vertigo. The incident, however. abruptly ended the
case. Judge Atwater said he would permit Mr..
Titus to submit his argument Monday in the
form OF a brief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
RE4RLNG IN BROKERs C4sE ADJOrRNED.

The hearing in the case Of Mrs. Mamie B. Graf
gin, Of No. 156 West Sixty-ifth-st.. who charges
Theodore Sayre smith broker and his brother
William Sayre Smith. whose Office is at No. 12I5
Broadway, with having taken from her home TWO
pictures which are said be in the house of
a Supreme Court Justice, again postponed for
enc week in Centre-st. court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
GERMAN BRICKL4FER KILLS HIMSELF.

Herman Myers Of No. al Hobarr-ave-, BayOnne.
committed suicide yesterday afternoon by drink
ing several ounces OF carboIic acid from medicine
bottle at his home. Half hour after he took the
fatal dose he found lying the dOOr OF hts
bedroom wriJling In agony and moaning feebly-
He died before the arrival OF the physician and
the ambulance that had been summoned Myers
was thirty-ive years old and a native OF Germany
He leaves a widow and child He was brick
laver bv trade had been unemployed for sew
eral weeks. No other explanation for MS az IS
known. His widow says that he told her HrrleAbe-
fore he swallowed the poison thai he was 70 80 20
work to-day His body not removed 10 The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
SERVANT GIRL THIEF PLEADS GUILTY.

Alma Bohm, whose method of stealing valuabIes
consisted IN getting employment a servant in
we'll furnished houses and then Immediately dis
appearing with all the loose jewelry pleaded guilty
yesterday indictments grand larceny in
the second degree before Judge Hurd in the County
Court. She remanded for sentence until Fri
day Of next week The compliments In the
case We're Mrs Carlotta Magilligan OF No. 226
Sixth lave. and Mrs. Reina Busky OF No. go
idav7r-
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TRAMP BTRTED IN R4Ry

Amityville Long Island. April 19.-Elbert Strong's
barn, TWO miles from here. was burned Tuesday
night. The estimated loss 50 GO. The fire
supposed TO be OF ncendiary origin. Deputy Sheriff
Behrens examined the ruins yesterday, and found
number of human bones and "A blade. II
is believed that tramp sleeping in the barn
when the fire occurred and was burned to death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
w. C. 4. MEETING IN NEWARK.

The New-York and New-Jersey State Board OF
Young Wonen's Christian Associations met AZ No
1O4 Court-st.. Newark. yesterday Mrs. R c. Jen-
kinson. president OF the Newark association. well
coined The members Addresses We're made and
ports read. In the evening the delegates met
in the Third Presbyterian Church and were adj
dressed bv the Rev DR. A y. HOllifeld Mrs J. T
TVhfrrlesey Mrs William : Stewart. president OF
the International Board OF WOmen's Christian As
ciaf iOns M others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
NEW ATTRACTIONS At TIE CARNIVAL.

Among the latest additions 70 the attractions on
the Midway at the Elks' Carnival and Industrial
Exposition, Broadway and Haisey-st.. Brooklyn
are the summersault dogs and monkey comedians
directed by little Dot WinOua. They summer
saults walk tight rope and give limitations of an
orchestra. This is knights of Columbus and St
Johns Day, and there will be special features for
the orphans who expected be in attendance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
LIFE LOST N ROGERS FACTORY FIRE.
COTTON PICKER BURIED UNDER A HEAVY BALE
IN THE CELLAR

The fire in the mattress and bedstead factory Of
Charles P Rogers & Co.. No 161 10 165 West Eigh-
feminist, which did $4,000 damage Wednesday
morning. cost the life OF Henry Hughes g. cotton
picker Of No ASS West Twenty-ffth-st. was
believed That everybody had escaped and the Are
men had searched the ruins and found no one but
Mrs. Hughes said she felt that her husbands body
was in the building, and 1t was discovered under
a 7G-pound cotton bale about o'clock yesterday
morning.
Gustave Gerth. a truckdriver in the employ of
the firm, was set 10 watch the ruins Wednesday
night, and a fireman from the freboat Zophar Mills
was assigned by the Fire Department keep
playing single stream from a he ruins
all night While they poking about in the
cellar they saw a foot projecting from under big
cotton bale, and lifting the bale with a wndlass
they found Hughess body. The left arm was
was badly scorched, The body found within
ten feet Of the machire at which Hughes worked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
LITTLE GIRL INSTANTLY KILLED.
LOSES HER BALANCE AND FALLS FOUR STORIES
DOWN AN AIRSHAFT

Edna Leidenthal, three years old, was killed yes
terday afternoon by falling down the airshaft OF
the apartment house at No. +S7 Central Park West
She was playing III the on the fourth
floor, while her mother busy in a front room
The child had climbed onto chair, possibly to let
her doll look down the shaft and losing her bal
ance, fell 10 the bottom.
Mrs Mary Insolvency., the caretaker Of the
house. heard the child fall. The mother went into
Mysteries when she heard Of II. Policeman Brooks
OF the West Observation-Disclosures station, was called
and he summoned ambulance from the J Hood
Wright Hospital. and DR.. Adams responded. He
pronounced the child dead Nearly every bone in
its body broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
'4TONHE TO HEAR ANTHONY ConsroCK.

Anthony Comstock has been secured by the Mems
League, a reform organization Of the First Re-
formed Church, of Bayonne, TO deliver. on Monday
evening, in that church. Of the series OF free
lectures on religious and good government topics
arranged for the Eastertide season by the League
Mr.. COmstOck will speak his career a cru
sader against immortality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
-NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER.
NEWARK MAN ADMITS HE KILLED HIS
| COMMON LAW WIFE

William Hannah. who beat TO death his common
law wife, Mrs Emma Evans, in Newark Tues
day, arraigned in court late yesterday to plead
to indictment Of rider. He pleaded guilty 70
the indictment Judge Depue, finding the prisoner
had no counsel, refused 10 accept The plea, and
a formal of guilty entered. Elk Prose
cuJor Elviu Crane appointed by the Court to
for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
PIGEON THIEF SHOOTER GOES FREE

Frank J. Diehe, the young living at No 4ss
I.iberty-ave.. who shot and killed George Eek
OF No. 81 Starr-st, while the latter robbing
the pigeon in Diebe's back yard on April S.
was arragued yesterday morning before Mazts-
Steers, in the Gates-ave police court. Mag
istrate Steers discharged Dieble saying that every
man had right TO protect his property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
OUTLOOK FOR SAG H4RBoR BREAKW4rER

Sag Harbor Long Island. April 19-Congressman
Scudder has written TO George Herman chairman
or a special committee or the sag Harbor Business
Mems Association that ne does think any
River and Harbor Appropriation bill will be PASSED
az TINS session When Congress reassembles he
says: he is confident that the appropriation for
hEaaAEAisE 81 this place Will be pushed through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
THE BEESELEF WILL CONTEST.

Patterson. April 10 (speciaD.-An appeal from the
action Of Surrogate King. in admitting 20 probate
the will OF George Beeseley. who reputed 70
be the richest workingman in New Jersey,
fled in the Orphans Court to-day, behalf OF Mr..
Beeseley's son Edward. II the appeal Is granted
the young will contest with view TO obtain
ing more than $500 year out of the thousands OF
dollars tied by the viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
STARTS WEST To BE MARRIED.

PlainheId April 70 CSpeciaD.-1Iiss Marguertrs
vermeule. daughter of Mrs. Sarah Nermeule, or
Watchung-ave started from Platudeld this morn
ing on her long Journey West 70 meet and be mar
ried 10 Lieutenant Samuel Pearson. L > \ The
marriage will take place in salt Lake City After
spending a few days there the Lieutenant and Mrs
Pearson will go 70 Fort Duchesne, Titan, where
he is stationed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20

The action brought by Charles H Kidder against
Caroline c. Kidder for separation the ground
Of her desertion and refusal 10 live with him
dismissed yesterday by Justice Russell in the Su-
prene Court. Mrs. Kidder brought counter action
ContenGing that she was always good and faith
fuI wife and that the desertion by her hus-
band
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
BrYING OPTIONS on FARMS

Northport Long Island. April l9.-Isaac Carman
a resident OF Kingston. n. Y, has for some time
been buying options farms the vicinity of the
railroad station East Northport. Mr.. Carmau
has secured options about one thousand acres IN
all he is said to represent syndicate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
LOST HIS WAGES, COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Charles Grenewalder. fortv-six years old OF No.
"a GOtthardt-st, Newark. died IN ST. Barnabas's
Hospital. in Newark yesterday from the effects Of
dose OF paris graen- Grenewalder had sickness in
his family and last week lost an envelope contain
ing his weeks wages This made him respondent.
He leaves a widow and five children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
JUMPED on STREErC4R FENDER

Francis T. King. a bookkeeper, twenty eight
years old. Of No. 101 West Fifty-second-st while
trying avoid Sixth-ave. at Fortieth-st yes
terday jumped the fender Of the car. and fall
ing against the dashboard, received Commissions of
the head and back. besides a severe shock He was
remOVed 10 the Newly ork Hospita
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
NOT TO CLOSE Until MAY I

Owing the large number of requests General
Wentworth has decided to keep the Lakewood
Hotel open until MAY l. a week longer than the
date Of closing originally Protests against
earlier closing have come from all parts Of the
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
TO CONTINUE THE TORPEDO TESTS.

Sag Harbor Long Island. April 1s-Captain Rob
ert A. Hanna [. S. N, who had been in charge
or the Whitehead torpedo tests Sag Harbor
for several years, has returned from Lakewood
\. J. and will continue his experiments this
place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
YEELY GETS EXTREME PENALTY.

William Nicely, coIored, who shot and killed his
wife in Jersey City, and was convicted of man
slaughter. yesterday sentenced to the extreme
penalty-teu years imprisonment and fine OF 81 600
and costs, by Judge Blair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE CALLED
ABOUT TWO HUNDRED MECHANICS QUIT WORE
ON BUILDING N NEWARK

About two hundred mechanics and laborers en-
ployed on the new building OF the Prudential Liza
Insurance Company Of America. in Bank-st-- New
ark struck yesterday at noon in obedience to tas
orders Of a walking delegate The strikers lncIueo
iron worker. steam filters. plumbers ana rnssohs
laborers The rnasons did not strike The men
had no grievances. The contractors for the oul.d-
fngs are Y. ). Hadden & Sons, whose carpenters
on other work are engaged in general STRIKE ~.
the strike on the Prudential building was ordereo
with the object OF forcing the firm 70 yield 10 tns
carpenters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
FOR REKEDFING TRADE EVILS.

AT meeting Of the Retail Merchants Associa-
ton Of the State OF NewYork last night. Arion
Hall. ways and means for the remedying of exist
ing trade evils were discussed Register James r
Howe and J. Grattan Mcmahon among the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
CRUSHED BETWEEN BRIDGE AND FLOAT.

Henry Hahnke forty years old, OF No. go First
St, Jersey City. employed bridge tender by the
Lehtgh Valley Railroad Company. caught and
fatally crushed yesterday between a bridge and a
float at Westinghouse, Jersey City.