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Fatal Accident at Otisville Statn--Rev. Williams Loses Charge DAILY GUARANTEED CIRCULATION FOR JULY 5,640 LEADING NEWSPAPER IN ITS TERRITORY EIGHT WEATHER--Partly cloudy tonight and Friday, gentle to moderate winds. )L. XLTTI--NO. 238.

(As Daily). $3.50 a Year. MIDDLETOWN, N. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1915. 30 Cents a Month.

TWO CENTS UJSTRO-GERMAN ARMIES POSSESSION OF WARSAW; 'ASTOjR FORCE TOJJUIT ev. Williams in Difficulty at Bridge City IRL INVOLVED, IS it Friends of Former Local Pastor Blame the Gossips 'oughkeepsie, Aug. of official board of the church will make any statement on the resig- ion of Mr. Williams from the rch. That is my opinion and I do care to say anything." 'his was as much as could be ob- led officially on the resignation of Morley P.

Williams, who it de- jped Tuesday, had given up his torate at the Washington Street E. Church. 'hat the pastor had resigned, however, is positive. Some of the cabers high in the church are quotas saying that their pastor had re- aed "for good and sufficient Teas' 1 but the subject is a closed incl- it now and none would take the re- nsibility of issuing a statement to orters. Efforts to reach the deposed pastor in vain and Tuesday night it was i that his furniture at the parson, 58 Washington street, was pack- and leaving the city A prominent mber of the churcn answered the me at the parsonage.

He stated Mr. Williams had left the city ing the afternoon for the moun- is. He declined to say whether or the resignation had been called and referied a reporter to Rev. W. Ccmpton of 24 Baldmg avenue, trict.

Superintendent, who is in rge over Mr. Williams in the jghkpepsie district. Rev. Compton I left the cit ybut it is not believed he would or ever will Issue a tement on Rev. "Williams' resigna- i.

lev. Williams came to this city ee years ago from Peekskill, tak- the place of Rev. F. H. Deniing, 0 accepted a call as district superin- dent of the Newb-urgh district.

Mr. lliams was of pleasing personality 1 -with his wife and two children up his residence at the parsonage 58 Washington street. He made ny friends while in this city and up II a few -weeks ago has been held the highest esteem by the entire irch body. Suddenly statements of his alleged Liscreetness with a young woman ne to the ears of "the official board a. source the members consid- unquestionable.

(Continued on page five.) MR. REED RECOVERS. W. Reed, of Chester, Is con- tescing from his recent illness and much improved notwithstanding the that his weight has been reduced pounds. JOINS.

CAMPERS. jieut. John H. Morrison went to an Lake, Stevensvllle, Wednesday ertioon, to join the members of mpany In camp there. ENDS CONTEST OF THREE MONTHS Itinerary of Elks for Steamboat Trip O.

IW. Agents on Annual Inspection Charter Command- tfer Down Hudson ORADUATB tBZ TIRED HIMSELF OUT KW LEAP TEW THE TOP OF A ADDER AN 1 18 TEW FWD ROOM ON THE BOTTOM Details of Outing Are Announced by Members The long hot days of summer make it imperitive that men seek diversion from their work; something to change for a time their line of thought and action With, this idea in dleto-nn Lodge, No. 1Q9T B. P. O.

has chosen an outmg committee to arrange for an outing, which will at once entertain, amuse and exhilerate, but will not at the same time be tiring. Leaving in the cool of the morning, -Angufit 20, a short trip -fajfp train to Corn-wail on the Hudson and there embarking on the steamer "Commander" sailing down through the beautiful palisades of the Hudson to Manhattan, viewing several points of interest on that island, and returning later in the day to Cornwall and from thence by train home, arriving in Middletown about 30 p. EX This is an outline of the trip to which most of the members have voiced preference to the committee. To enumerate all the details would indeed be a task, and kindly let it suffice to say that from point of detail for, wants comforts- -the lucky participaatb this will without doubt be the most fully equipped outing excursion which ever left town. Orchestral music, fine en srtaln- ers, luncheon and a beef- 1 steak dinner, served by Caterer Von Berg, are among the several features of the trip.

Owing to the limited capacity of the steamer (which is 55-0), the trip will be limited to Elks only or those who have their applications pending. The committee has arranged that the entire expense of the trip, including all transportation charges, will be embodied in the price of the ticket. Diverting from the general rule of mailing tickets tor our annual affair, the committee will arrange to see personally all of the members of the Lodge, but to any who may be missed it is announced that tickets may be procured from the Treasurer, Bro. C. C.

Bogart, 32 North street. All tickets must be purchased on or before August 16th. The itinerary follows: Leave MlddlPtown, N. O. W.

R. arrive Cornwall, leave Cornwall, steamer "Command 1 er," 9-30; luncheon served on boat, 11 to 2: beefsteak dinner served on Doat 2 to return to Cornwall, 7:37: arrive in Middletown, 3:37. ABANDONED TO GERMANS Erie Slowly Recovering From Storm Revised List Places Dead at Between 35 and 40 (By International News Service). Erie, Aug. estimates today placed the dead and missing at 'between 35 and 40 and the property damage at between three and five million dollars as the result of the storm and cloudburst of yesterday.

The known dead now number 20. About 17 others are missing and it is believed that they are underneath piles of wreckage or have been swept out into the lake. The work of restoration began today. Gangs of workmen, among them many volunteers, began removing the debris from the streets. In the flooded sections the debris fills many of the streets and it will be a week or more before the work can be completed.

More than 3,000 homeless have been provided for. A fund is being subscribed In the city and It Is believed that It will reach a sufficient size to provide for the needs of all tho'se who have suffered from the flood. The Red Cross society telegraphed to the mayor today offering assistance but he declined the otter telling the Red Cross that he will be able to take care of all the storm victims, Picture shows the famous "Regi merit Church" in Warsaw, which the Russians have evacuated, according to Berlin dispatches. YOUTH IS INSTANTLY KILLED BY TRAIN AT OTISVILLE STATION Wednesday afternoon, about 5 o'clock, Marlyn L. Fisher, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Simpson Fisher, residing near Otisville, was struck by Erie train 41, eastbound, at the Otisville station, and Instantly killed, Th5 young man had apparently started to walk up the track to his home A way freight train was standing on the westbound track, and when those at the station saw the eastbound train approaching they sought to warn the young man of his danger and he turned about, but did not succeed in getting off the track in time and the body was nurled some distance. When the horrified witnebses saw what had occurred, they hurried to where the body lay and Carried it from the track, it being evident at tho first glance that life was extinct, as there was a bad wound on the head and one log and one arm were broken besides otlier Injuries. Coroner T. Harding of this city was notified at once and as soon as he reached the scene, gave orders re- gardincc the disposition of the body, which was taken in charge by Undertaker W.

T. Cornelius, of this city. Merlyn L. Fisher was born at Port I Jervls, February 25, 1896, a son. of Mr.

and Mrs. Simpson Fisher, being 19 years, rive months and nine days of ago at the time of his death. He had resided with his mother and. Bister, near Otisville, for the past year, his father being employed at Elizabeth, N. J.

The young man had not been at home the night before, having had occasion to be absent, and it is supposed was Intending to go homo when hu mft his death. His aged mother was not aware that the accident had happened until some time after it occurred, and Ihe shock is a severe one for her to bear. The deceased was a temperate young man, highly esteemed by his acquaintances and tho accident has saddened the hearts of all who knew him. Besides his parents, tho jounn; man is survived ny two ulsters and two brothers, Arthur of this city; Russell of New York, of this city, and Lorraine, at home Mrs. William Colbj, of this oitv, and Mrs.

Joseph Tavlor, of Newark, N. are aunts of the deceased. The funeral notice appears elsewhere. OLD HOME WEEK' POSTPONED A DAY Newburgh, Aug. 5--Because of the unfavorable weather conditions the opening of the annual old home week and the farmers' outing at Walden, was to have taken place Wednesday, was deferred until today and the program originally set for today will be carried out on Friday.

One of the principal events on the program originally scheduled for today was the match race between horses driven by Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Tompkins and County Judge A. H. F. Seeger.

Judge- Seeger Wednesday forenoon received word from Walden that his race with Justice Tompkins had been OLD ORCHARD PROSPEROUS. The members of the board of governors of the Old Orchard Club held a regular meeting last evening in the club rooms on West Main street and a goodly number attended. Considerable business was transacted. The secretary and treasurer made their monthly reports, showing the club to be in nourishing condition. The reports were accepted and ordered filed.

Ivan A. Gardner, chairman of the banquet committee, in charge of the recent social session of the members, reported. Southern Division Officials Leave for New York Agents of Northern Section in City Last Night The annual information quest and Inspection tour of tho freight agents of the Northern and Southern divisions of tho Ontario Western Railroad was started yesterday, and today the agents are seeing tho methods of handling and transportation of merchandise in Now York harbor. The trip is being taken at tho expense of the company. The Northern Division party south from Norwich, went through this cltj" last evening on No.

(5. while the Southern Division delegates left Middletown on No. 8, at about 8:13 o'clock this morning The Northern Division men were bended by Division Freight Agent John B. Powers, of Oneida. Tho Southern men In charge of William arrived in Now York shortly before noon On arriving in New York the delegates took a specially chartered tug; and explored the harbor, tho shipping and the piers, observing the handling of freight from points in New state nnd foreign merchandlne nrWch arc transferred and handled there with a view to finding) better and more expeditious wavo of caring for tho oompany's freight Those making tho party which left Norwich wpro John E.

Powers, of Onolda; II. A. Laufer, of Norwich; A pen Is Whltremoro, of Oswego; Haves, of Utica: Emin, of Clinton, Curtis, of Orlskany Falls; Hamilton, of Central Square; Suel, of Cleveland. Jones, of Oneida; Fltzgibbons, of Eaton, and John Palsje, of New Hartford. They were Joined by tho Sldnov, Wnlton and other agne'ts at stations south.

In the Southern Division delegation, which left Middletown this morning, were agents from: Middletown. Suramltville, Port Jervls, EHenville, Kingston, Liberty. Living- ston Manor, Roscoo, Cadosia, Walton and other points. Middletown Atmosphere at Session Ad Men Hear Talk by Mayor Cox at Convention put over until Friday. Justice Tomp- klns and Judge Seeger were to engage In a match race, was to be part of a Masonic celebration, at Cairo Wednesday, but became of the storm this was adjourned until today.

(Special to the Times-Press). New York, Aug. 4, 11 p. --Wednesday assumed a somewhat Middletown atmosphere at the convention of the Internationa AHociatlon of Display men at tho Waldorf-Astoria inasmuch as Hon. M.

Cox, Mayor of Mmdletown, nvas one of the principal speakers, ilia subject was "Not only to make a city beiutlftil but to make the stranger the importance of a cit by the good display of merchandise in the show window." Hit' address, following a number of other Irterfstlng talks, was considered one Of tho most appreciable and profitable speeches delivered at the convention during the week. The mayor was also a gueat at the banquet, as wore A. E. Rugglea and H. H.

Knickerbocker, manager of the Times-Press. The Mid- dtetown members of the International Asociation of Display Men present were George J. Skinner, W. J. Seeley, James F.

Herbert, R. J. Rogers, G. Benjamin Benedict and Arthur Kilbert. As president of tho local association Georgo J.

Skinner was automatically made a member of the board of directors of the international body and it will bo interesting to Middletown's business fraternity to learn that Mr. Skinner was awarded first prize for show card work, during the convention, and received a vory attractive silver medal in recognition or his ability in this line. Also, R. J. Rogers, a Middletown display man, was awarded tho first prize f6r air brush designs and will return home with a medal of Continued on page eight).

POLISH CAPITAL IS CENTER OF RAILWAY LINES IN THE EAST Flower of German and Austrian Armies Wins After Terrific Struggle Against Crippled Forces of the Czar (By International News Service.) Berlin, Aup. 5--Warsaw nan Official announcement of the capture ot tho great Russian fortrew on tho Vlstxila river was made today by tho Gorman war office. The following official statement announcing, tho capture of Warsaw -wna Issued by the war ofllce: "Headquarters reports that Warsaw wan taken this morning by the German troops. Yesterday and last night Prince Leopold'a Bavarian troops broke through the forts on tho outer and inner lines whore the Russian rear guard was making tenacious resistance. "Tho armies of General von Ptholtz and von Gallwltz have advanced toward the road to Lonza, Ostrow and Wyszkow where violent engagements are taking place.

"Teirillc Russian ieslntanco on both sides of the road from Ontrow to Rozan was without BUCCOBS. Twenty-two officers and 4.840 soldiers werrt taken prisoners and we captured 17 machine guns." Warsaw fell before tho third groat Austro-Gorman drive that had for its object the capture of the great Russian stronghold. The capture of the fortrosK moans that tho Germans now are In pos session of a groat part of the network of tho strategic railways of central Poland, which tlie Russians have boon using to move troops from ono pnrt of their battlefront to tho other nnd for the transportation ot ammunition and food. Tho campaign, which ended in tho capture of the Polish capital, began early in May when Field Marshal von Mackenseu with a vtist Austro-Germru army at his back, began driving the Russians from the Carpathians. Surging eastward the Germans nnd Austrlans first took the mountain position-? of the RussUuia and then recaptured After the Russians Had been driven from Gallcla'vctn MockonjBon began sweeping northward in behind Warsaw.

In the moantlmo Field Mar ahal von Hlndenbrg, t) A'hon tho lion's share of tho crodlt belongs, Wae wait ing in Northern and at. the proper moment began driving northward In the meantime General von Buclow had cut Into Russian Courlnnd with a gignntlc army of cavalry nnd--toward Rita--in order to sevet the Warsaw and Petrograd lines of communication. All aloni? the lino rhc Russians retired. They wore lacking in arms and ammunition and opposing them was tho flowci of tho Austrian and German armies. Turks Also Pressing Russian Victories.

Constantinople. Aug. northern array ot tho Turks arc molntain- a vigorous offensive movement nnd tho Russian forces are being- pushed out of Turkey into Russian soil, according to today's announcement. Russians Retreat 56 Miles. Geneva, Switzerland.

AUK Russian army 'which has been defending Lomza. Poland, on the wust, has fallen back 55 miles before tho German advance allowing tho Teutonic forces to cross Uio Narew river it a number or places, according to a dispatch received today by the Tribune. Five German army corps under General von Bighorn f.re marchiug upon Vilna. SPECTACULAR BLAZE DESTROYS LANDMARK Port Jervis, Aus alarms, Bounded in quick succession shortly after 8.30 on Wednesday night, call- nd tho entire Flic Department to the bixtli district wheie the firemen founa tlio big barn adjoining the hotel of William Herr at No. 10 Maijle avenue, on the east bank of tho Neversink River, was a mass of flumes Thice powerful streams of water were soon brought to boar on tho big fr.imr- structure but tho water had little oirect as the blaze extended all through the building The sparks were mountain high and tho fire formed a brilliant sight which lighted up that section of the city go that It was visible for miles.

Every automobile, mo- toicycle and blcjcle that was available in the citv was evidently at the scene of the fire. The liarn was filled with, hay, wagons nnd vanoiiH valuable property including an uutomoblle. A horbe owned by Frod Staples was rescued from the nnd 'iitjiaugh the automobile of Mr. Herr was taken out of the barn, it was entirely destroyed by fire In a short time the barn was a complete mas sof ahhes and charred timbers. At tho north of the barn wag the residence of Emory Teller.

The house, however, was considerable distance away and very fortunately escaped catching fire. to the recent heavy rrilnfall of nearly two inches, nvorythlng was damp and wot, and the flames burned straight up in the air. Tho steamer came as fur as the trolley terminal at tho East Main troet bridge, but it was not called Into sei vice. George Balrnos, of Walnut street, hnd both Jwnds severely burned while assisting in getting the burning automobile out of the barn. The origin of the tiro Is not known.

When the lire was dlcovered by Policeman O. P. Myers, the blaze was pouring out of one corner of the barn and immediately the officer telophonpd In tho alaim for the firemen. Some excitement was caused by a story bp- ing circulated that George Carr' and Benjamin Peach, who were aliened to a been in the barn, could Hot be found, and for a time it was believed that they might possibly have perished in the fierce blaze. Later the men put in an appearance, greatly to the relief the police and firemen.

Tho loss Is estimated to be $5.000. There was an Insurance on the automobile. The barn was a landmark having bepu built many years ago 'by Daniel Hilferty. 15 PRISONERS ARE RELEASED Fifteen prisoners were released from the county jail at Goshon thin morning following the lifting of the smallpox quarantine which has been effective since July 10 Two prison ers from this city were among tl'f number released this morning. They were John Palmer, sentenced for in toxication, and Mrs.

Katherino Far ine, the alleged Mill street klepto maniac, who recently finished a 30- day larceny sentence, imposed by Recorder Starr. The prisoners were released on order of Health Officer Dr. D. T. Condict at 9 o'clock this morning.

Contrary to a belief entertained by many, unfamiliar with the law, tha prisoners who have been forced to remain in the jail pending the lifting of the quarantine will not lecelve payment for loss of time. AUTO TIRES STOLEN. C. William Smith, a local pianist, while playing at a dance at Howells. last evening, was relieved of two automobile tires from his automobile, which was parked near the scene of the dance hall.

Efforts -to locate the lost tires has proven futile. The robbery was reported to the local police..