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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
An OLD FOLKS SERVICE.

Old and Feeble men and women. who were brought
from their homes in carriages. formed large part
OF the audience OF the Rev. ]. H Wiley, at his
morning service in the NOstrand Avenue Methodist
Church, Nostrand-ave and Quincy-st-. yesterday.
1t was the annual old folks service, which Is a
custom with this church. Many of those present
yesterday have not been able to attend church at
any other times than these, when, under the atI-
spices OF the Epworth League Of the church, the
old people are tenderly escorted from their homes
in carriages.
The church yesterday gave reminder OF a
harvest home The platform banked with
fruits and flowers and other products OF the earth
Old fashioned hymns sung.
Good News from a Far Country the Sub
Ject OF the pastors sermon Each Of the guests
as he or she entered the church. received button
hole bouquet and escorted TO a seat by one
of the young people.
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THREE EARLY MORNING FIRES
THEY CAUSE A LOSS AGGREGAT1Nc ssmo
HORSES BURNED TO DEATH.

Three fires in Brooklyn between midnight an
daybreak yesterday morning caused an arEraga+.
loss OF about $45 900. At midnight flames vsra go
coming out OF the three story brick building q, ,b
rear of Nos. t42 and IA StocktOn-st. The aars.
spread and a second alarm had to be sent in IA.
building. which Is occupied BY Max and Io=enF
Rubinson cap factory. damaged 70 ~
extent Of $1,000. The loss the stock was pIaco,I
at $4,000 For a time there almost A nant,
among the occupants OF a number OF frame borse
adjoining.
At O'clock another two alarm FIRE broke ON, -
the two story brick stable No IG28 C;res,a-,...
This was completely destroyed. and the fame. ~
tended to the three story brick building an No e9-
Greene-ave- This was also destroyed. II va. A.,
eupied on the ground floor stores aaviog -.
frontage IN broadway. The upper floors vers go
by Hanold fairfield bOttlers or mineral water,
che police estimated the total loss at E200o0 tn
race and hands OF Philip J. Burke a Arems, a.,
tached TO engine No. 10. were badly burned -
-Four horses were burned TO death In me stabl.
where the fire started. and two Others Esra a.
badly burned that they mad 10 be shot
Inc third nre caused damage OF q 000 IN 4bo
thlrd hoor OF the three story brick building Nss
% 10 y ELery-st, occupied by the United s.afes
Case and Fixture Company The building l. Cvyrsd
by George H. Swain, Of No 152 Lee-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15

Robert Wamsley. the aged Californian who was
found wandering aimlessly along Kent-ave., at
North Sixth-st.. Saturday night. and found to
have letters of credit stocks of the Spring Valley
Water Works in San Francisco and a first cabin
ticket the steamship Deutschland is still in the
custody of the police awaiting friends.
He taken the Lee-ave. police court yes
terday morning. Magistrate Kramer declined to
commit him because there formal com
paint. He then turned loose but the police,
to prevent him from falling into bad hands took
him back to the police station. Should one
claim him before tomorrow he will be turned
to the steamship company.
When spoken to yesterday the old man said
that he had been for thirty years conducting a
general goods business in San Francisco and had
accumulated what property and money he had
from it. Nearly all the money. he said, was in San
Francisco banks He retired from business twenty
years ago. His wife died two years ago. Since his
wfe's death Wamsley says he has visited his
sister-in-law in England several times. The last
time was two months ago. Il left California two
weeks ago. he added, TO go back to England to
stay there until the winter sets in, and It is my
intention then to return to California and spend
the winter.
Wamsley said he didn't remember whether he
had any relatives in New-York not. He is still
unable to explain how he got to williamsburg and
his mind seems blank on many things.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
PLANS FOR T. II. c. A. Building.

Orange Oct "A (specia).-The endowment fund
Of the Young Mems Christian Association 10 enable
# to avail itself of the offer of Mr. and Mrs Jo-
seph W Stickler of $4,000 for a building in
front of the present one has been so nearly made
up that arrangements for the new building are
being considered. McKim Mead & White, Of New
York. have been selected the architects and are
work the preliminary plans. Some changes
viii he made in the present building The posts in
the gymnasium will be removed. a gallery with a
running track around the room put in, and the
ceiling supported by iron Orders In the new
building there viii be 4 swimming pool with am
pie dressing rooms, hall with gallery, having a
seating capacity of six hundred, enlarged accom-
modations for the boys department. and the
upper hall a number Of dormitories. II IS expected
that the changes and new building will be ready
by fall of next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
READY TO BUY LOCOMOTIVE WORKS.

RoGERs's PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO PATER-
SON FIRM IF NETWORK DEAL FAILS.
Paterson, Oct IA (Specia).-Katz Brothers, brew
crs in this city, have announced that If the pres
ent negotiations between Jacob 5. Rogers ana a
New-York syndicate for the sale of the Rogers
Locomotive Works fall through they will accept
the terms offered by Mr.. Rogers and take the
works They do not want to defeat any bona hde
offer Of Others who were in the field before them
cspecially as they not prepared to close the
bargain themselves at present. If President Nc
Kinlev is reelected they are ready to make the
venture as they believe that under a Republican
Administration there will be at least a period OF
five wears of prosperity for the country. Fhlhp
kaIz said: - +Lo, ,ssua
stock lust as we did in the brewing business; VI
co1Irse we do not know how much dependence
could be placed upon the subscriptions sald 10 nave
been made by the citizens. You VIII see thL -
rather risky for us to depend on others, ana 50
~ we purchase the works we nave eohcIuueVt "
assume the MANAGEMENT, and then sell some STOCK
in case we found demand for H. ,.. 100,
II is said that the Newly ork syhuIcace H@9
reed to furnish the 100000 bond tomorrow.
tbfs is done il will be practically purchase VI
he works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
ERROR IN THE REGISTRATION
CORRECTED RETURNS MAKE TOTAL. FOB
TWO DAYS 1852

TWO DAYS 1852
correction in several OF the election 1iss-,o.,
OF the Twenty-sixth Ward adds 159 % the total
registration Of the ward for the second dav a..
given yesterday. The total now Is ass, the tots1
for the thrty-two wards. 81 2Ss and the total fo-
the first two days is 1882. This gives an IN
crease for the first two days over 1885 OF 1852
For the two days the Increase in the Republican
Twenty-eighth Ward Is I.4OO: IN the Republican
Twenty-third LEO The Democratic Eighth show.
an increase Of 1900 Republicans were much eIs.s5
yesterday. and many spent the day IN tabuiatinp
the result and drawing rosy deductions for tbs
success Of Mckinley and Roosevelt
Walter A Aterbury. OF the Republican Can
paign Committee said last night:
The registration certainly is all that can h A.
sired by Republicans. II is full OF cncoura zeunen-
in my opinion, particularly as the figures are 60
pared with the first two days OF 1925 when unus1sI
efforts, as distinctly recall made 70 xet 0Ir
registered Friday, but were unable 10 VTaif i,
line. and many left the polling places This "a.
not due TO the negligence OF the inspectors but Wa
owing TO the fact that the present law requires to
much clerical work OF the inspectors Under tha
present law the inspectors have 70 write me 7a-s
at least nine times OF every citizen enrolling
Bridge Commissioner John L. Shea as chairuna.
Of the Democratic Campaign COMMITTEES. FER
obliged 20 say something concerning the situation
He made the following apology:
To my mind. the large registration is due 20 ths
increased population and TO widespread interest
ton for four days will reach 10000 this county
Z am sure that Election Day the full voting
strength OF the Democrats win be out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
WORK OF THE Y. III. @. 4.
THE FORTY SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY CELE
DRAFTED IN ASSOCIATION HALL.

DRAFTED IN ASSOCIATION HALL.
The forty-seventh anniversary exercises of the
Brooklyn Young Mems Christian Association were
held yesterday afternoon in the central branch in
Fulton-st Addresses were made by Robert C. Og-
den and L. L. DOggett. of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Training School. in Springfield,
Mass.
John Lyons, the president. presented the annual
report Following are the topics touched upon and
some of the points under each:
Membership-For seven branches on September 30
it was 441s, increase in the year of 96S.
Statistical-The daily attendance at build
ings. 1000; at gymnasiums. 1858; 1903 students in
evening classes 346O books used in reference room
of central library, and 5000 books circulated; an
average attendance of 4S7 at Sunday afternoon SER
vices. and 732 situations obtained for members
Boys-Not less than 1900 is needed for the cree
ton of a building especially for boys
Army and Naval branches-A suitable building
needed for the work at Fort Hamilton; 400 MEM
bers in the Sands-st. Naval branch; in fifteen
facilities over s5S 600 is kept in trust for the sailors
Needed Equpment-Boys' building, 100000 for
Eastern District building; building for Bedford
branch; $4,000 for a building in Greenpont.
Financal-Total expenditures of seven branches
have been SS3 o.: total receipts SS607 3d. leaving
a surplus of $434 49, For the coming year $31 600
will be required in gifts from the people of Brook
Ign for the maintenance of this work.
The anniversary of the Young Mems Christian
Association also observed by special services
and addresses in some twenty churches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
HOLDS OFT FORTUNE As A BAIT

c7-Rro1,s LETTER WRITTEN BY AN ALLEGED
---'s OFFICER OF THE SPANISH ARMY.
Adolph Heller. Of No 279 Plane-st.. Newark, has
received letter from Madrid, Spain the writer
signing himself Ricardo Lopez Heller. The
writer Informed Heller that his father had mar
rieS Miss Nav Heller while on visit a mill
tary officer Of Spain in the United States The
letter goes on to say how Ricardo became an army
officer also how he served in Cuba and went TO
Mexico where he made $4,000 by speculation
Getting into trouble with the Spanish Consul. who
had plotted against him. and compelled TO flee, he
drew a check for the whole amount Of his for
tune. payable to bearer, and placed il IN a secret
pocket Of a valise. He was ordered 10 EaEana
and he saws there arrested and sent TO MAO
rid to serve sentence of eight years. His valise
was taken from him a warrant for the cost
Of prosecution and as Ricardo fears will be sold
at auction he appeals TO his American relatives 70
forward funds redeem il, the compensation OF
fered being D per cent of the of the check.
Mr. Heller said. in speaking of the letter that
IL a Transparent fraud. as he never mad a
relative married TO a Spanish officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
SEA c11FF REpUBL1cANs TO RALLY.

Sea Cliff Long Island. Oct II (SpeciaD.-This
village is preparing for Republican demonstra-
ton and banner raising, to take place on Thurs
day. There will be torchlght parade with music
through the principal streets, followed by a public
meeting, with good speakers and music The
women will out they did in the Glen Cove
parade, in their Illuminated stage. bearing the in
scriptiOn, we cannot vote but influence
counts" Glen Cove village will send a delegation
and other villages will be represented. Seats will
be reserved for women at the mass meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
MAY ORGANIZE A NEW WATER COMPANY.
RESERVOIR IN PLAINF1ELD SAID TO BE PARTLY
FILLED WITH DEAD LEAVES

Plainfeld. Oct. IA (speciaD.-For several days the
residents of North Plainhed have complained that
the water furnished by the Plainield Water Com
pany i'll tasting and impure. The Board or
Health began investigation, and found that the
reserve reservoir on the mountain. which supplies
part of the borough, partly filled with dead
leaves and other foreign substances, producing
faint that perceptible wherever the water was
used. DR.. Hunt, president of the State Board OF
Health visited North Planield yesterday. and
after investigating the trouble decided that the
tank should be emptied. scrubbed and cleaned be-
fore any more water was distributed through it. a
roof will also probably have to be built over the
reservoir
Unless the water company agrees to carry out the
health officials suggestions a movement will be
started to organize a local water company as 1t Is
understood that enough money will be furnished by
capitalists here to carry out the project.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
CHURCH BUILDING DEDICATED.

The handsome new building of ST. James's Meth
odst Episcopal Church was dedicated with appro-
pirate services yesterday 1t is at Eighty-fourth-
and Twentieth-ave. The society was organized
by Magistrate Charles e. TeaIe Edwin s. Ives
Jacob Z. Moore and others. The Rev. II f n
Benedict is the pastor Bishop Earl Cranston
preached in the morning. In the afternoon there
platform meeting presided over by the Rev
A RJ-rt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
ITALIAN CHARGED WITH ABDUcy1oy

Paterson, Oct 1.-THE italian colony at West
Park is excited the arrest OF Pasquale AIfano
alias Charles Miller, against whom complaints Of
abduction, assault and robbery have been lodged
by Pierre Russo, retired grocer and real estate
agent Alfano has been committed to jail by Jus
tlce Morrison of West Paterson, in default Of
$500 pail. Complaint is made by Mrs. Russo that
Alfano, under threats of killing her and her SON
had compelled them to go to New Haven with
him She also says that he took $40 and other
later she escaped and returned to her house Al
fano insists he used force but that the woman
went with him voluntarily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
QUARTERLY MEETING OF ARCHDEACoYRY

The regular quarterly meeting Of the Archdea-
conry of Queens and Nassau counties will be held
st. Johns Church Far Rockaway. on Wednes-
day. October "a The business session will be called
at 4:15 p m and supper will be served at 6 o. m
At 1870 there will be a missionary service with ad
dresses by the Rev Percy S. Grant, of the Church
Far East" and by Jacob A. Riis. on Aggressive
ChriStianitV'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
ROBBERS TOOK OFF HIS SHOES.

Gilbert Sanders. middle aged of No. % Montgom-
ery-st.. Jersey City, showed rough usage at /
o'clock yesterday morning when he complained 10
Policeman Rodgers that he had been knocked down
and robbed by two men in Railroad-ave.. between
Henderson and Warren SIS. He had no shoes his
clothes were muddy wet and torn and his pockets
We inside out He said the robbers, angry at
nnaing little money in his pockets, took OFF and
carried away his shoes heavy rain was falling
Rodgers arrested Patrick Broderick twenty-fotIr
years od. Of No 165 Morgan-st., and Patrick
Ryan, thirty-sX years old Of No 1874 Railroad
ave whom he had seen following Sanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
LICENSES FOR LOBSTER CATCHING

Riverhead' Long Island, Oct 4-It is probable
that at the next term of the Legislature bill will
De oHered empowering the State Fish and Game
Commission to grant licenses to lobster nsbarnan
"a the waters Of this State, particularly in
Montauk Point. The bill will allow the lIcensinS ~
lobster men from outside the State as we'll as resi
dents. 49, "N'' as icS'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
POLICE INVESTIGATING HIS DEATH.

Perth Amboy, Oct Il (SpeciaD.-The police are in
Vesugaung the death Of George Darabosh, who
was found in a stream Of water fourteen inches
deep three days ago. DaraboSh left his work In
the Gusgenheim smelter in the best of health
only few minutes before his body was found
Ihere was a cash on his forehead and another
across the bridge of his nose. DIR. w. T. Ramsay
his opinion that the man was not drowned. There
vas no water In his lungs. An Investigation by
the police falls 10 throw any light on the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
sUNDAY SCHOOL UNION va nEEr

The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Sunday
School Union will be held tonight at o'clock in
the Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church
The annual report will be read and managers for
me c0ming year VIII be elected. The Rev. Howard
). Bliss, formerly assistant pastor of Plymouth
Church. and now of Upper MontcIair n T. viii
speak on the subject, Workers Together with
Him. "-'--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
DR.. LYMAN ABBOTT TALKS ON SIN.
HE SAYS THAT WHEREVER THERE IS GREED
THERE is LAWLESSNESS.

THERE Is LAwLEssNEsS.
Sin was the subject Of the sermon last evening
Of the Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott former pastor of
Plymouth Church. in the Washington Avenue
Baptist Church. He said in part:
The law Of virtue in industry is distribution so
that all may reap some benefit 1t is the law OF a
good man TO do all the good he for all he can
in his community. great deal of the presen I
National discussion is caused by employers trying
10 see how little they can give employees and en-
ployes trying 70 see how little work they can give
employers. Wherever there is greed there is law
lessness which is sin.
You must put your heel the head OF the SER
pent of lawlessness, seltishness and evil and grind
out its life II Is a menace at all times and a
power felt over all the world and In all govern
ments. If the government of our city should ever
get into the hands OF men who are not selfish and
lawless II Will be due TO your Efforts You cannot
expel lawlessness and be lawless yourself So
repeat. you must put your heel the head OF the
serpent of lawlessness and greed and sin and crush
it out as you would the life OF snake any other
poisonous reptile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
THE CRANRERRY CR0p Gonn

Riverhead, Long Island. Oct. 1.-THE cranberry
crop in this region is exceeding expectations Soma
beds are yielding as high 800 bushels TO the
acre The pickers are making big wages daily on
account OF the immense size Of the berries. W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15

East Orange, Oct. Il CSpeciaD.-The annual meet
ing Of the East Orange Town Improvement Society
was held last nigh; in Commonwealth Hall. The
following officers were elected: President George
". FOrrmeYer. first vice-president. Hamilton
Wallis; second ce-president, z. X. Summerwell:
treasurer. Charles ". Bridsnan and secretary. W.
Eugene Thatcher. The treasurer reported the So
ciety in good financial condItiOn. with large bal
the treasuTE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
DEATH OF WILLIAM p WOLF

Elizabeth Oct. II (SpeciaD.-William P Wolf.
member Of the firm Of L. Wolf & Sons coal and
wood merchants in this city died yesterday from
typhoid fever He he'd been i'll only a short time
He leaves a widow and two children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING TO MEET

The tenth local assembly of the Daughters ~
the King of the Diocese of Long Island will be held
at St Barnabas's Church. Bushwick-ave on Tues
day. October %. The officers of the local assembly,,
are Mrs. W. IL. Barnes, president; Mrs Daniel r
Gateson, vice-president; Mrs. Andrew w Michel
secretary; Miss Emma l. Scharfenburg trea sIirar'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
DEMOCRATS yAHE CANDIDATES.

Pennington Oct 1.-THE Democrats of this
county Yesterday nominated William C. Gebhardt
Of Clinton, for Senator Andrew J. Dilts for County
Clerk and Oliver l. Blackwell and Warren O.
Loudenberger for the Assembly. The Republicans
viii hold their nominating convention here on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
BICYCLE RIDER HURT.

Montclair Oct Il CspeciaD.-Parick Mccain. a
young bicycle rider. fell from his wheel while
turning the corner at Fullerton-ave. and Church
ST. last night, cutting deep cash in his head and
inturing himself internally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
BARN AND GRAyARY BURNED.

Nutley, Oct Il (SpecaD.-A large barn and a
granary on the satterthwaite estate in this place.
were totally destroyed by fire last night The fire
is believed 10 have been caused by tramps. The
loss is s. 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
CONCERT IN PARK POSTPONED.

Owing to the unfavorable weather the annual
vocal and instrumental concert Of the United Ger
man Singers. which was to have been given in
Prospect Park yesterday afternoon. was postponed
until next Sunday.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15

1t has been decided to hold the memorial meeting
for the Rev. Dr. Richard s. Storrs in the Church
of the Pilgrims on Monday night November 10
The principal address is to be made by the Rev DR.
A. ]. Lyman, of the South Congregational Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15
RETIRED MERCHANT WANDERS IN STREET,

POLICE WILL PUT HIM ON VESSEL FOR ENG
LAND
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The Sun as
a Radiator

has played his part and retired Until
next summer. Now for the GAS
RADIATOR. Have you tried one i?
Takes the edge off THAT chilly
feeling these autumn mornings
when its scarcely cool enough to
light the furnace. So easy to con-
troll. When the room is warm
enough, turn Of tap stops further
heat.
AT OFFICES OF THE
New Amsterdam Gas
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15

Colonel S. D. Dickinson. of Jersey City said on
Saturday that he was we'll pleased with the Repub-
ncan outlook in Hudson County. The Republicans
he said had made excellent nominations the
meetings were being well attended and much en-
thusiasm being manifested. Colonel Dickjnsop
was yet ready to predict a Republican victory
in that county but he thought the Democra e
would be treated TO a surprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-15

At the meeting of the Executive Committee OF the
Republican State Committee day or two ago ex-
Senator Williams, of Passaic County emphaucaily
said that it was his opinion that the Republicans
there would elect Wood Mckee as State Senator
and that the entire county ticket "ouo DC eiec'e0'
= II Rrecl,erridee was equally as confident of the
result in Bergen County, where he salq 51uIlulu
w Wakelee would be chosen to succeed FIST r as
He also said that the whole Republican county
ticket would 60 through.