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The evening world., 1894-07-13
TO SHARE S25,o0O,OO0
Police sergt. Zimmerman One of
About Twenty Heirs,
An Estate that Has Been Rolling Up
Wealth for Years.
Left to the Grandmother, Who Con.
sidered IL Worthless.

Police Sergeant John Zimmerman
who lives at 2tI Eutledge street Will
lamsburg. Is said to he one of the heirs
to a fortune valued at ,cer $25.Ooo,Ooo
An Evening World" reporter who
called to see the Sergeant, at his home
this morning, was told that the report
was true. himmermar is just recovering
from severe sickness and he said that
he has been unable to attend to any
business for some time.
over sixty years ago Mrs. Matilda
Meunch. the grandmother of Sergeant
Zimmerman. cam. TO this country.
Along in lsil or 1872 she received word
that her father had died, leaving all his
property to her and her sister, for use
during their life time. The survivor OF
the two was to inherit all and at her
death the property was to be divided
among all her descendants woh might
then be alive.
Mrs. Meunch outliNsd her sister by
many wears. and died in Jersey city a
year ago shortly after she lad cele-
hratci her ninety sixth birthday. She
had never bothered about the property
during her lifetime. beieving II was Of
small value, and gave notice to the eN-
ecutors that they should let It stand for
her heirs.
During these sixty years the property
has increased greatly IN value, as most
of 1t was In real estate scattered about
in Germany. England and Austria. Lots
that were worth little or nothing at the
time the original Will was drawn are
row said to be of great value.
During the past few months, law
yer named Hubbel has been trying to
locate the heirs OF the deceased, all OF
" HON are now in this country: some in
Jersey city. others In NeUburg and
Haverstraw, while sergt Zimmerman
is the only one in BROOKLYN
1t IL said that a certain relative to
whom this lawyer first applied for a list
of the he'"s PREPARED lst containing
only half n dozeU names those OF rcla
tves whom he favored. In reality there
are from twenty TO twenty-five heirs,
became suspicious and is still searching
for the others
SerEt Zimmerman was not on this
select list" bu, ne and his brother
who lives in Ncwhurg, have satisfaC-
tory proof Of their lineal descent from
the dead woman, and had II not been
for the serEeantS recent illness, they
would have communicated with the law
Yer before this.
The statement that Sergt. Zimmerman
had fallen heir To vast fortune has
been discussed by the men OF the ely
mer street station for several days. and
the general expression IN one of hearty
satisfaction Although only thirty-fuur
wears of age and a member of the force
for eight years, Zimmerman has been Il
sergeant sine" 1891 He Is Of slight hut
who know him as gentemanIy young
officer who deserves all the good luck
that may fall Il him.
At present h. j. attached 10 the
Twenty second sub-prectnct ,Flatbushl
having been sent there at the request uf
Commanding Sergt Buckhol1.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
PISTOL STRAPPED TO HIS LEG
Rag-Picker Didonn Fooled the Po-
lice. hut Not the Tombs Keeper.

Carmine Didona, twenty-nine years
old. a ragpicker, living at 70 Crosby
street was arrested last night by Police
man kavanagh, Of the Mulberry street
station. on complaint of Michael Cooper
bootblack, Of % Spring street. Cooper
charged Didona with pulling a revolver
and threatening oshout him
Policeman Kavanagh took his prisoner
to the station and there searched HIM
hut no revolver was found. DidUna was
arraigned before Justice Grady in the
Tombs Police Court on the charge, and
was held In $500 bail for General SEES
sions. He was not able 10 furnish bail
and was taken To the Tomhs Prison.
There Keeper John McCaffrey searched
him and ofund a 3s-calihre revolver
strapped to his leg, The pistol was fast :
ened underneath the stocking, II had
four cartridges and two empty shells.
An additional charge was made against
Didona. and on this he was held In
81 100 ball for trial
The evening world., 1894-07-13
EASIER At OAKLAND.
Trains to Be Started To-Day,
but Under Military Guard.
Blockade at West Oakland Raised
Last Night.
A. r. U. Engipeer Arrested for
Shooting at Los Angeles.
(By Associated Press)


SAN FRANCISCO, July IS. - The
Second Regiment Of the National Guard
Of California, numbering 600 men,
Lieut-Col Geary in command. left for
Oakland on the steamer Piedmont about
o'clock this morning. Twenty men
from the naval reserve. with a Hotch-
kiss gun, accompanied them.
The Commissary Department was we'll
stocked, provisions for ten days being
taken.
The officers and men refused to talk.
but from one OF the officers of the Pied
mont an Associated Press reporter
Cleaned the information that the regi-
ment was bound for Oakland to help
preserve order when the Southern Pacific
resumes train service to-day.
WEST OAKLAND, Cal, July l3.-The
Southern Pacific raised the blockade
last night, without the aid OF the sail
ors from Mare Island, who remained
on the Mole and took no part in the pro-
ceedlngs. The main track and yards are
now clear Of all distractions.
To-day, trains guarded by troops, will
be run out.
LOS ANGELES. Cal, July 13.--when
Tic San iost hiSht
was three miles from this city two shots
were fired into the cab from a lonely
spot. The bullets struck the cab lights.
narrowly missing the engineers head.
A mounted police officer captured Il man
driving rapidly from the scene in a
buggy. The would-be assassin proved to
be Henry Patterson. a Southern Pacific
engineer and a member of the A.. X. U.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
SAM CAMPBELL
UNDER ARREST.
I Continued from FIRST Pdoe.

Tho witnesses never reached the Grand
were invalid.
Nothing further has been heard OF
Kelly, and II Is believed that he Is on
board a steamship bound for Europe.
fact. and says he sailed on Wednesday.
Every effort will be made to bring
kelly hack to this city" said Acting
ing, ''as soon as he Is definitely located,
and think we shall be able to get him
here sooner or later"
MIR. Wellman was not In town to-day.
having gone out to southampton. l.. l.,
to spend Sunday. Assistant District-At-
torney osborne, however, who Is help
ing him In the prosecution OF The 20
lice by the Police Commissioners. was on
hand, and busy all the morning exam
The work of preparing cases for trial
before the Police Commissioners" he
said. "is going right along. and there
Will be no cessation whether Mr.. Well
man IL In town or not
The witnesses here to-day are not tn ose
who appeared before the Lexow Com
mittec, but they are furnishing valuable
corroborative evidence, which Is neces-
against ally OF the accused officials.
Most OF the Lexow Committees testi-
mony Is uncorroborated. though II fur
nishes the most valuable suggestions
to the prosecuting officer
Contrary to expectations the Grand
Jury made no presentment when II ad-
journed at | \. NJ. to-day until Monday.
1t is believed, however that docu-
submitted some time next week. deal
ing with the police question, and that
other indictments will follow.
In diminishing the Grand Jurors for the
week Judge cowing directed that they
should continue their work upon the
unfinished business before them.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
RESPECT FOR CONNOLLY.
Gates Avenue Court Adjourned on
Account of Justices Death.

Intes Avenue Court Adjourned nm
Account of Justices Death.
The Gates Avenue Police Court BROOK.
iyn' was adjourned as a mark of re.
spect 10 the late Justice r. E. Connolly,
VINO died yesterday afternoon at Trout
Lake, near Lake George. When Justice
Goetting opened court this morning
counsellor Fenton Rockwell in an af-
tecting manner. referred to the loss
which the court had sustained and
made motion that the court stand
ADJOURNED until after the funeral. In
inns he was seconded by Counsellor
Justice Goetting granted the mot,o,
IN SO far as adjournng all trials. only
nolulng court for pressing police busi-
ness he also appointed a committee,
consisting OF LAWYERS Rockwell and
TO draw up series OF resolutions ex-
pressing the sympathy of the court
attaches.
Justice Robert Emmett Connolly was
In 1883, when but twenty one years Of
age, he was elected to the Assembly
frcm Brooklyn. on his retirement he
RBr pr ues Law until jan 2. 1892. when
place of Justice kenna.
June 81 ha left on his vacation.
which he was to spend at Trout Lake.
His death was sudden and entirely un-
expected. His father is at present iii
with paralysis at Hart street and Cen
trail avenue.
The body is expected home this after
noon and the funeral will be held either
TOMORROW or Monday at the Church
Of st. John the Baptist, OF which JUS
tice Con..elly was II prominent member
The court attaches this morning held
a meeting at which steps were taken
to show their respect and their deep
sorrow ovr their loss.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
SOVEREIGN IS JUBILANT.
le Says a Great X. of L. Victory
Has Been Won.
fBy Associated Press.

CHICAGO, July 13.-While the other
labor leaders were in conference last
blight MIR. Sovereign was enjoying a cigar
Rlone in his room in the Sherman House
When questioned about the new turn Of
hfairs he exclaimed:
This is great victory for the
Knights of Labor. No one thought of
until the Knights suggested it. and
/ will settle the strike. 1t is as good
rs won now. l cannot tell who the ar
pitrators will be. but this is certain.
hat Carroll ID. Wright will be one OF
Them, as the O'Neill law provides that
he Commissioner Of Labor shall be
fx-offlcio a member of any committee
appointed under Its provisions.
The other two members are named
Py the President, and the only restric-
Ion Is that one of the men shall be ap-
pointed from the State in which the
rouble exists. l had a long converse
ion over the long-distance telephone
With Mr.. Hayes, after the President
gave his decision in the matter. and the
whole scope and significance of the law
We're explained to me.
AS | understand 1t. the Committee
aas all the powers of a Congressional
INVESTIGATING committee. 1t may sum-
non witnesses and compel them to
|estity of the matter in dispute, even
the extent of producing the books
the Company. In this way all phases
the controversy will be brought out.
is true that the Committee has no
pwer to enforce its finding in the mat
err but that Is true of any arbitration.
ne arhitrators have the power merely
investigate and to declare finding,
no the parties may or may not abide
y that finding. / believe that this
committee can compel Pullman to show
Is books, and the result Will be that
Ne public will be given all the facts In
ne controversy between him and the
mnAoyees. 1t will make no difference
neither MIR. Pullman wishes to arb!trate
not, or whether he thinks that he
as nothing to arbitrate. The Commit
&c VIII have all the powers necessary
oring out all the facts and the pub.
can then draw its own conclusion
The evening world., 1894-07-13
NO STRIKE IN JERSEY.
Railroad Men There Make scm'
Common Sense observations.

Railroad Men There Make some
Common Sense Observations.
Railroad officials and employees at
the various terminals in Jersey City
seemed to agree this morning that the
strike was practically over. The su-
perintendents of the Erie. Pennsylva-
MIA. Jersey Central. Lehigh Valley and
Baltimore and Ohio roads declared that
the American Railway Union had suf-
Tered a defeat from which II would take
a long time to recover. Division Grand
Master Patrick Doyle. of the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers of the
Jersey Central road, denounced Mr..
Pullman and his advisers for refusing
to submit the causes that led to the
strike to arbitration.
The sympathy Of the laboring class
throughout the country Is with the men
on strike, but think we would be
foolish to go out here in the East, as we
h1 James no .aa a ar.n 10y Ms,
ter OF the brotherhood of Firemen. Of
the Pennsylvania road. voiced the same
sentiments. He said:
not be a strike of the railroad men In
complaint. It would be insanity to
throw up good positions now for no
Are there many knights of Labor
among your" he was asked.
II do not believe that there are q
dozen members OF that organization on
all the lines running into Jersey CITY,"
Mr.. Moloney declared.
AS far as could be learned there are
roads at all. Agents OF the Union
worked hard when the. strike was first
declared to organize branches in and
about Jersey City. but with no success
whatever.
The knights of Labor in Jersey City
and vicinity are very we'll pleased that
they have not been ordered to strike.
and II is now a question whether they
would 20 out at present even II ordered
to do SO by Grand Master Workman
Sovereign, backed by the Executive
Board and their local leaders.
There were several meeting OF the
local X. OF l.. assemblies held In Jersey
City last night at which the President,
Mr.. Pullman and the railroad managers
were bitterly denounced and sympathy
EXPRESSED for the strikers.
The freight blockade has been lifted
in Jersey CITY. and all lines are taking
perishable freight through to Chicago.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
HIS BAIL $4,000.
Charles Broadway Routs May
Become Wiman's Bondsman.
Possibility that He May Leave the
Tombs Before Night.
The Financier Regrets tho Publica-
tion Of That wellman Story.

Lawyer Lester b. Clarke went before
Justice Barrett OF the Supreme Court. In
his private chamber. just after noon to-
day and made an application for the
admission of Erastus Wiman to bail.
Assistant District-Attorney Lindsay
was there to represent the people. JUS
decided to fix Mr.. Wiman's bail at
$50. 900.
1t was said that Charles Broad way
Rouss had volunteered to give bonds
for Mr.. Wiman, and as soon as the
Magistrate had given his decision Mr..
Clarke went off in search of Mr.. Rouss.
1t is expected that Mr.. Wiman will
be released from custody before even
ing. Mr.. Lindsay made no objection
to the order.
Mr.. Wiman was found pacing the area
on the north side OF the Tombs prison
yard this morning He was surprised
when told that his lawyers said they
were waiting to hear from him in re-
gard to asking Mr.. Deere to again be-
come his bondsman.
the lawyers" he said. II don't like to
ask Mr.. Deere to tie up SIS, 900 in cash
for 80 long a period. Many friends in
men. and l was going to send for
them"
Then Mr.. Wiman called Willie. his
son, and despatched him 20 these friends.
saying that he should know mora by
afternoon.
The story was told this morning that
Francis l.. Wellman. the successful
his debtor. and had been for some time,
for money borrowed on notes
Mr.. Wiman said on that subject:
II am sorry that story got out. Mr..
wellman did borrow s., 900 OF me three
or four years ago. giving me his notes
for the amount. But that was only q
nothing to do with this AFFAIR and should
never have been brought into It,"
Were the notes ever paid?" some one
asked.
Well. / don. know; / turned them 7,
replied the prisoner, calmly,
1.-THE story is told that Mr.. wellman
was a sutton for your daughters hand"
began the reporter.
MOT word OF truth In that. Mr.;
Wellman was never in my house and
never met my daughter. That goes
along with the other story that r. g.
Dun was a warm friend and ardent ad-
mirer OF Emma Juch, and that he gave
Mir. Weilman. / don't think Mr.. Dun
II suppose that the selection of that
present is what took Mr.. r. G. Dun TO
r1nany,'s the day 1 was convicted"
"' It is 81, said that Miss Juch received a
wedding gift of a sunburst OF diamonds
worth $l,scO What connection, II any.
there is between this and the story thai
Mr.. Dun gave her an 81 800 goo, bridal bId gifi,
bride can tell. and they are at South
ampton TO remain over Sunday.
The evening world., 1894-07-13

bEphbb M PULLMAN
should such committee walt upon
arbitration"
at is too soon to talk about that
now" was Mr.; Pullman's reply.
VIII you talk about 1t later
Possibly.' was the short rejoinder.
The thick set gentleman here inter
rupted the conversation.
Let US take n cab to the Brevoort
All right" Mr. Pullman as..nted
Mr.. Puliman's companion was Robert
The two crossed Forty-second street
as IF to take one of the cabs which are
always gathered opposite the station.
but instead OF engasing a conveyance,
Hill Hotel They went in and remained
In the vestibule for a few minutes and
then emerged from the entrance. Look
a group of reporters waiting for him.
He said something In a low voice to
MIR. Lincoln and the two turned quickly
and re-entered the hotel.
They proceeded at once to the break
fast-room. where they partook OF light
meal. Mr.. Pullman ate sparingly. and
looked over the morning papers the
while.
To reporter who accosted him after
breakfast Mr.. Pullman gave an evasive
answer as to where he would stay during
his visit to New York.
breakfast had evidently softened his
heart towards reporters. and he smiled
when asked II the sentiments expressed
by Vice President Wickes during the
course Of the strike were in accord with
"Oh." he replied. we will talk about
that later at my ONCE"
He and Mr. Lincoln then jumped into
cab and told the Cabman to drive
downtown"
Mr., Pullman drove directly to his ONCE
In the Mills Building. He went into his
private office. and. calling one OF his
clerks. instructed him to say TO all re-
porterss who called that he had not yet
arrived.
Mr.. Pullman enter his private once
asked the clerk to have his card sent in.
"Mr. Pullman is not here was the
reply to this request. He is in town,
however. communicated with him, and
he says he will leave for Elberon a 3
o'clock this afternoon"
Five minutes later Mr.. Pullman came
out OF his Office and walked across the
hall to the office OF the Second Vice
President. He remained there a short
time and then returned to his own
Office.
Again the reporter asked Mr.. Pull
mans mouthp!ece II the car-builder was
in:
were here last and he saws that he can
not talk for publication now"
When told that Mr. Pullman had just
been seen to enter his office, the young
man smiled sweetly and said: " Yes
Then that's one on me"
In response to note telling him that
the, a. X. !, strike had been formally
circumstances he would not then con-
sent to an interview. Mr.. Pullman sent
out word by his Secretary that he was
busy with his mail and could not be
seen. He added, however, that just pre-
vipus to his departure for Elberon, at
O'Clock, he might possibly have soma
thing to say to Representatives OF the
press.
The evening world., 1894-07-13

bravado that he would die game, and
set a great and shining example to his
country"
He intended &c make a speech. which,
he asserted. would be the EFFORT of his
life. and was very particular lest he
be misquoted or misintcrpreted. Prcpa-
rations were being made at II a. Nj to
lead the condemned man tn the gal
lows. Prendergast had been removed
from his cell in Murderers' Row to an
ante room on the Jail office. which is in
fact the bathroom where the las!
kindly offices were being performed
for him.
Prendergast specially requested Sheriff
Gilbert to allow him twenty minutes in
which to make his dying statement but
tain, and II WAS thought by many that
he would at the last moment forego his
determination.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
PAPERS FOR EDUCATORS.
several Read To-Day at the As
bury Park Convention.

ASBuRl PARK, y, j, July 49, There
was the usual attendance al the morn
ing session of the National Educational
Convention to-day. After the opening
exercises \. =. Marble, Superintendent
OF Schools. Of Worrestr, Mass, rad a
paper on special obligations and pu-
lies Of the Teacher This was dis
cussed by Dr Edward A Brooks, SUI
printendent Of Philadelphia schools,
charles T. Scott Superintendent OF
Natures Study. ST. Paul. MINI, read a
paper on Laboratory Methods in Ele-
mentary Schools which was discussed
by r., Renfelt. superintendent OF
Schools, Duluth. MINI
Other papers were read by Miss \.
Cropsy. Assistant Superintendent OF
schools OF lndianapolis Henry Sahtn,
ton, Des Moines, la Orville p. Bright,
County Superintendent Of Schools, OF
Cook County, Ill, also spoke.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
ADVERTISED FOR A PARTNER.
Ostrander Charges Halihan and
Monk with SwindIinE Him.

Richard Halihan and w. L. Monk
who represented themselves to be real
estate dealers at 233 Broadway, pleaded
not guilty to grand larceny In the first
degree before Judge Cowing in Part I.
of the Court of General Sessions this
noon. They were held In $500 bail
each for trial.
The complainant, L. ]. Ostrander. of
and II Park place. charged them with
swindling him out of $500 Ostrander
alleges that last Spring Halihan and
Monk advertised for an active partner,
who had a little money to invest.
He closed bargain with them In
volving $780, Ostrander says they VIC
timized him to that extent.
Detective-Sergts. Won Gerichten and
Reilly arrested the men at Fulton and
Nassau streets this morning on bench
warrants.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
Railroad Calls for Protection.

, GALVESTON. Tex, July l3.-At the
request of the Santa Fe management
for more protection. the Galveston Light
Artillery was ordered to the Santa Fe
yards last evening. Upon the arrival OF
the troops, employees In all branches OF
the service struck. refusing to work I'M
der military protection. The troops
were soon removed and work resumed.
The evening world., 1894-07-13
GoMPERS ON ARBITRATION.
h Thought the strike Should Con-
ttnue q Little Longer.

CHICAGO, July 13.-In the course of
interview. shortly after midnight,
kmuel Gompers. President of the
imerican Federation Of Labor, reverting
% the cause and effect of the present
,rsls said:
II doubt whether the action of the
Committee on Arbitration to be appoint
| ed by President Cleveland will mater
lAlly affect the Pullman strike as it was
originally, because / do not see how 1t
has anything to do with the Interstate
Commerce law.
MY understanding is that the O'Neill
hw can only take effect when the Com
nerce law is violated
He thus left the impression that the
rbitration would be Of no force, because
he Pullman strike did not come under
he law Of arbitration, and therefore the
emily means Of obtaining a settlement
Eould be by carrying on the strike.
In passing his comments on moral law,
strike legislation and historical prece-
dents, Mr.. Gompers referred to the set
lement Of the great miners strike in
'ocs "ich lJpIu
Rosebery arbitrated the differences be-
tween the mine owners and strikers.
THE conditions" said he, were the
kame as now exist here. Military force
was brought in and all of this done to
force settlement; but It could not be
lone In that way. Lord Rosebery took
npon himself to settle 1t and did. 1t
eems to me If that could be done in
Europe. 1t could be done here in Amer
ca. We must have strict arbitration
avs here"
In furtherance OF his idea of the moral
force of the Government, which lie
Terms arbitration, Mr.. Gompers seemed
10 think that the strike must be car
fied on for some time yet. when he said :
There must be contending forces in
Prder to have an arbitration. The
President must appoint his commit
Zee and they must come here. They
AVE full power to act. They will have
D closely examine this whole matter
Ind then report to the President and
10 Congress. and then action will be
taken by that body. If the strike is
stopped at any time 1t will then be
settled. and the committee will have
nothing to report"
The evening world., 1894-07-13
AGAINST THE THIRD TRACK.
Argument In the Maitland Effort to
Enjoin the IL" Road.

Judge Bischofr. In the Court OF Com
mon Pleas, heard further argument this
morning on the motion OF Thomas A.
Maitland to enjoin the Elevated roads
from building the third track on Ninth
avenue.
Julian T. Davies. In behalf OF the
roads. presented large photographs OF
the road with and without the third
the structure permitted te light and rain
TO 40 through to the street In places.
He contended that the court could not
enjoin, as the Railroad Commission had
given assent TO the third track. and
their assent had been approved by jus
tice Ingraham, OF the Supreme Court.