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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
THE TROLLEY INDICTMENTS.
MR.. YOUNG SAYS THE CONSOLIDATED TRACTION
COMPANY ACTED IN GOOD FAITH

COMPANY ACTED IN GOOD FAITH.
David Young. general manager OF the Consolidated
Traction Company OF Newark. said yesterday. re-
ferring to the indictments against the company by
the Grand Jury. that the company had acted wholly
within the lines laid out by It's counsel. and the Off
GERS were willing that the should be settled in
the criminal courts. The indicted companies will be
called to plead December TO- when they will prob
ably admit the facts alleged but raise questions as
to the law.
The two indictments against the Consolidated
Traction Company contain six counts. each of
which the maximum penalty Is $50. There two
counts in the Indictment OF the Newark and South
Orange Company. Prosecutor Elvin Crane said yes
terday that the indictments were good in law. and
he was satisfied they would be SO held by the courts.
When asked about the general count in the ndict
ments charging that the traction companies had
legal right operate their roads with electricity.
the Prosecutor declined 10 express opinion say
ing that the matter raised important question OF
the rights OF the traction companies which would
come up in the argument in the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
SHE ELOPEo WITH HER FATHER.
DR. J. WARREN RICE AND HIS DAUGHTER. WHOSE
RELATIVES ARE TRYING TO GET CONTROL
OF HER. MISSING FROM NEw-B BRUINS
WICK-MAY HAVE SAILED on
TIE GERMANIC.

OF HER. MISSING FROM NEW BRUINS
wICK-MAY HAVE SAILED on
THE GERMANIC.
Dr. J. Warren Rice and his daughter Helen. whose
relatives trying to have her removed from the
custody of her father have disappeared from New
Brunswick When the hearing the habeas
corpus writ. which procured to have the father
produce his daughter in court postponed at
Trenton from Tuesday until Saturday Helen Rice
paroled for the interval in the custody of
Judge Charles Cowenhoven. her fathers counsel.
Mr. Cowenhoven procured for her home with Mrs.
Loyal T. Ives in New Brunswick. After returning
from Trenton Mr Cowenhoven did not take charge
their house in Lvingston-ave.. Helen promising
that she would not run away, and further saying
that she wanted TO some friends.
About a half hour after DR.. Rice and Helen
rived at the house. carriage drove up to the door
and the two entered II and driven pidly out
Livingston-ave. II is supposed that they went 10
q nearby PENNSYLVANIA railroad station and boarded
the train. Mr.. COwenhOVen. he heard
ncated with authorities in all directions lie went
10 New-York to visit the steamship offices, to pre-
vent their possible departure for Europe.
DR.. Rice's name was on the passenger list of the
ST. Paul. which sailed yesterday, but relatives in
New Brunswick were assured that he did not sail on
that vessel lie may have taken the Germanic
under an assumed name
Mrs Rice Is at her home. 1t has been learned that
Mrs Woodbridge. the girls grandmother, at whose
instance the habeas corpus writ TO get custody of
personal effects auction which he recently ad-
vertised TO do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
HER FIRST CASE IN COURT.
JERSEYS WOMAN LAWYER MAKES A HIT.
MISS pHII.BRooK ARGUES POINT WITH hhf
HAT ON AND SCORES AGAINST THE

MISS pHILBRooK ARGUES A POINT WITH HEN
HAT ON AND SCORES AGAINST THE
OPPOSING COUNSEL.
Miss Mary f. Philbrook. New-Jersey's hrst woman
LAWYER appeared yesterday before the Union Cou',s
ornhans Court In Elizabeth to make her hrst p'ed'-
ing Her advent caused a stir among the ia"yei'
,nd. snectators Senator Voorhees, introduced MISS
Philbrook to Judges Mccormick. Hyer and crane
and ex-County Attorney William r. MCCLURE WI"
was Miss Phbrooks opponent In the case, graz
fujlv introduced her to the members OF the oa'
nresent including ex-Speaker Cross, Assemp'ymah
CoddIng. ex-Assemblyman Kelly and Surrogate fai-
rot. ~,
Miss Phibrook appeared for Mrs Lawrenc" w
Inns OF Murray Hill, n. j. to object 10 the GU"
frmaton Of a sale Of lands In New-rroV'.s
Township belonging the estate OF Johh Co'''"''
The latt.r's only son. Lawrence, was the admnsu,a
tor and he sold the land on November ~ ~, lars
who has not lived with Lawrence Ior t"sny bad
contended through Miss Philbrook thaI w. nd she
the effect of cutting off her right OF uoNe' anu '
asked that 1t be not ratified by the Court ,. o,a
Miss Philbrook stepped up before tne Juue 90 nc
without removing her hat read loils ~ ga Ill
subject She presented several aildaVlts u no,ice
for the purpose OF snoWlhB 'ha' ''e"' ~
OF the sale had not been given; ..u. IN f,vor
Mr. Mcclure made a brief of argument, IN id'Va -
of the sale being ratified. but the court ueeI".a
refer the matter to Surrogate Parrot 10 take
In this she scored point In favor Or hel r.'e H.
Miss Ph!lbrook smilingy bowed her tnahks 70 'iie
Court and then withdrew with Mrs. Lawrence "
consult with the Surrogate time for the TAX
ing Of testimony to begin -, A., ,..
The young woman lawyer made decdediy la'oi
able impression the Court and spectators
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
HER FOOT WAS ASLEEP.

A MoNTCLAIR woMAN's THIGH FRACTURED IL
A PECULIAR WAY.
Mrs bradford wife Of the Rev. h. F. Bradford
pastor OF the Cedar Grove Congregational Church
met with a peculiar accident at her home on the
Valley Road, Montclar. on Tuesday.
She had been asleep in chair and her right foot
had become numb from cramps. When she at
tempted to walk her limb gave way and she fell
heavily 10 the floor fracturing her right thigh. She
was sent to the Mouniains.de Hospital where she
Is said be doing well as can be expected.
Mrs Bradford Is the mother OF the Rev. \. H.
Bradford. pastor OF the Montclair Congregational
church and OF Mss Bradford. who conducts the
Whittier House. in Jersey City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
WARRANTS OUT FOR THEIR ARREST.

CHANCELLOR MGII.. DECIDES THAT THE PER
RINEs ARE IN CONTEMPT.
Trenton Nov q (SpecaD. McGil TINS
afternoon issued orders for warrants for the arrest
of Colonel and Mrs. Lewis Perrine. who yesterday
disobeyed the orders OF Vice-Chancenor BIRD by
fleeing from the State with the children OF MIS-
Mary Kemble Slack OF Washington, d. C.
The warrants were at once placed in the hands OF
the Sheriff who Is commanded to arrest the Perrines
az soon nc they return 70 New-Jersey soil BY the
issuance OF wrs for warrants. instead or granting
a rule to show why the accused should nor De
exercised the greatest authority Of the court 10
make such an order the Chancellor has already ad-
Judged Colonel and Mrs. Perrine to be in contempt
and his orders require the Sheriff to keep the pris
oners In the common jail until they have purged
themselves OF such contempt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
GEORGE GOULD JOINS THE CHASE.
HE Is ONE or THE FIRST IN AT THE FINISH
BRILLIANT MEET OF THE OCEAN
COUNTY HOUNDS


BRILLIANT MEET OF THE OCEAN
COUNTY HOUNDS
Lakewood Nov q (SpeclaD. afternoons
run OF the Ocean County Hounds noticeable
for two things: one was the first appearance in
the hunting field this OF George Gould and
the other was the first trip OF the pack of
hounds which has just been secured by Or. c. l..
I.ndley. Mr. Gould was mounted on handsome
gray hunter, which he recently brought from Can
ada and the ease and grace with which he took the
Jumps showed that he novice at following
the hounds. He was among the first in at the
finish.
When the new huntsmin. j. J. Dyer. riding his
superb chestnut Lord Lyon, galloped into the
yard at the Laurel House. with the dogs attended
by two whips in regulation hunting costume. the
array of pink coats and OF carriages predicted a
brilliant meet Or. Lindley again rode his hunter
Steel Gray Cyrus Field Redwing. Miss Bes-
sic Whiting was mounted on Pranc.ng Dainty Miss
iAehtstep. and Mrs. Rosee Dixon was handling
After catching the scent. the hounds flew over the
about two miles to Southland Here they started of
toward New-Prospect. and came around to the
Farmingdae road, about three miles north of Lake
wood Then they set a clipping pace over some
heavy and well-tmbered country on lie Complies
farm. and finally wound up in the woods just north
of Mr. Gould's house. The only spill" of the after
noon fell to OF the whips. the little of j. J
Dyer whose horse came down cropper at one OF
seat The master and one Of the whips got into
mud with stiff, uncompromisng fence in front
surrounded by trees. but the horses were equal
stirrups by striking a tree.
The course could be seen plainly from the roads
Ms, Mr.. ard Mrs A.. W. Black. Professor and Mrs
Harvey. Miss E. shannon, Mrs; ". l. skdmore
and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Andrews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
WOMEN cHLoRoFoRMED BY BURGLARS

The home OF George Meyer, OF No SIS Unon-st
Union HILL entered by burglars early Tuesday
morning. The police made an investigation yester-
day and TO the conclusion that Mrs. Meyers
and her daughter May choroformed The
women heard noise in the night. but when they
awoke they found the parlor windows and the front
doors of the house opened. Their heads ached and
they felt dizzy. A quantity OF clothing OF
money, q gold watch and chain were taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
BOROUGHS IN A QUANDARY.
THE LAW UNDER WHICH THEY ORGAN
lied DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Ew-JERsEY SUPREME COURT FILES DECISION
WHICH BRINGS APPARENT CHAOS TO MANY
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AsBURY
PARK AND CAPE MAY EsPE-
CIALLY CONCERNED.

PARK AND CAPE MAY EsPE-
CIALLY CONCERNED
Trenton Nov q (speciaD.-The fight against the
borough OF Cape May Point. which was begun IN
the Supreme Court in November 1893, was ended to-
day by the entrance OF judgment by Judge Howard
Carrow against the borough. Chief Justice Beaseiy
some months ago filed his opinion declaring the
borough law of 1884, under which Cape May POINT
was organized, unconstitutional. The decision To-
day simply reiterates the old decision and applies
only 10 Cape May Point unless proceedings are
brought against each borough organized under the
law OF 1891.
Cape May. Nov. 81 (speciaD.-The judgment en-
tered at Trenton to-day affects large amount OF
bonds OF Cape May Point which were re-issued by
the present borough government to keep IN good
faith bonds issued by the former government. which
made void by repeater passed by the Legs
lature about six years ago. 1t mad been understood
here. but upon what authority is not known, that
the judgment would not be entered untn some time
next year in order TO allow the borough 10 reorgaD
lie under later borough laws.
Asbury Park. Nov. q (Specia)-For the second
time within a month the Supreme Court OF New
Jersey has brought confusion 10 Asbury Park. The
decision entered to-day in effect upsets the borough
government and declares unconstitutional the act
Of 1891 under which 1t formed. News this
effect confirmed in Asbury Park by kilograms
received to-day from the Clerk OF the Supreme
Court. As might naturally be expected there was
excitement In official circles. Lawyers were
suited and It is possible that special meeting Of
the Council may be called to discuss the situation
Asbury Parks quandry Is shared by Of
other places whose inhabitants have been incorpo-
rated under the 81 borough law Among these
places Point Pleasant. Spring Lake. North
Spring Lake. Bradley Beach. Cape May Point and
other municipalities in the southern part of the
State.
What action the authorizes here will take cannot
even be conjectured II will be several days at
least before they from the surprise caused
by the Supreme Court decision.
Claude Guerin, the lawyer. who is fighting the
borough licenses OF Asbury Park. said to-day that
the decision did not surprise him at all; He said
that he had long expected II and had not the
Ridgeheld Park been argued he would have
used the plea in contestinG the constitution
ality of Asbury Parks government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
THIS DOG CANNOT BE KILLED.

From The Newark Advertiser
thoroughbred Gordon setter was stolen from
his owner George l.. Brooks, OF Main-s,.. Beevlle.
some time between Friday morning and to-day. The
animal is valued by Mr.. Brooks AT s22S. The dos
achieved prominence last summer. lie struck
by train one day last August and picked up tof
dead. a grave was dug In his masters front yard
Doggie's remains were loaded into a wheelbsfrov
and conveyed solemnly TO the place OF in-ermen
As the mourners were about TO heap the earth upoa
his apparently lifeless body the supposed corpse
showed signs OF life and. restoratives being applied
he soon recovered consciousness A week later no
was as active puppy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
ALDERMEN CANNOT LICENSE CARS.

At meeting Of the Jersey City Aldermen held
Tuesday evening. Alderman George Mccarthy cen
sured Corporation Counsel Blair for not furnishing
Information asked for concerning the trolley com
panes and the right OF the city 10 impose license
fee OF so each Is done In Newark. Mr.
Blair said yesterday that he had been too busy
with the water contract certiorari 10 look the mat
ter up thoroughly, but far as he had gone with
II he could find nothing in the law that would give
the aldermen any control over the trolley
The tracks, the cars and the streets he said.
all under the control Of the Street and Water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
He SHARPENED THE BULLETS
COLTS CAREFUL PREPARATIONS TO KILL
MISS PLATE.
SHE is IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. AND DENIES
THE STORY THAT THEY HAD LIVED

SHE is IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. AND DENIES
THE STORY THAT THEY HAD LIVED
ToGETHER-HE MAY RECOVER.
Thomas Colt who shot Miss Carrie Plate and then
attempted to kill himself in Arlington Tuesday,
was permitted to talk at ST. Michaels Hospital. in
Newark yesterday. He weak and nervous and
in a precarous condition. cerebral meningitis
threatened.
Il acknowledge that l shot Miss Plate" he said,
land it was a desperate deed. I asked her to marry
me- ! did everything in my power TO make the con-
ditions favorable. and when she would not accept
thought it best 10 kill both ! spent all my
money on the family and gave them over 5000
worth of work. | have always done all | could for
the family.
81 don't see how l missed so often. l aimed
straight for the heart, and nothing but miracle
saved her. | am considered 10 be good shot, ana
l intended to kill her."
Colt added that he intended that the bullet fired
at himself should penetrate the medulla and cause
a painless death.
The doctors found that the bullet did not pene-
trate the brain. but only scraped the skull under
the scalp after entering at the base OF the Uranium
Colt recovered consciousness after his removal TO
the hospital on Tuesday night. While the ply
sicans were operating on him he jumped to his feet
and struck DR.. Mitchell. the house surgeon. blow
in the face for trying TO remove his false musache.
He told DR.. Mitchell that he and Miss Plate had
statement and the story that Miss Plate visited
Colts apartments in NewYork. where she was in
troduced as Mrs Colt. Indignantly denied by
the young woman.
81 have never visited Colts apartments in New
York" she said nor have ever been introduced
as his wife. Every one who knows me mere in Ar
lington knows that have never left my mothers
house, even for week"
Mrs. Plate. the girls mother, was angry at the
statements made by Colt When she was asked If
it was that Colt had aided them financially
she laughed and said:
1.-THE man must he crazy. We own large and
valuable property here Although my husband has
been dead only a short time and his affairs still
unsettled. | believe safe In saying that there
are no back debts of any account to pay
Miss Plate pronounced yesterday by Dr. Ex-
ton the family physician. to be in critical condi-
ton She received visit from a friend OF Cot
named Berry who lives in Paterson. and who had
spent the morning with Colt Berry told Miss
Plate that his friend had admitted his intentions of
killing her and that he had gone far TO
sharpen the bullets OF the 32-calibre Smith Wes-
son revolver with which the shooting was done
II was said to be because of this visit that Miss
Plates condition is so serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
JERSEY TOWN STRUCK BY A CYCLONE.
ROOFS BLOWN OFF. TREES TORN Up PEOPLE
CARRIED SEVERAL YARDS AND ONE HOUSE

CARRIED SEVERAL. YARDS AND ONE HOUSE
OVERTURNED IN RINGOEs.
Lambertville Nov p (speciaD-A regular West
ern cyclone struck the town OF Ringoes, ~ j..
about 10 o'clock last night. blowing down houses
and nearly everything else in its track The roof
WAS torn off the schoolhouse and the walls were
badly twisted The roof was blown from l-arison's
Academy Richard Wiamsons house raised
from, IFS Foundation and left overturned in his
garden. Large barns We're blown down; small out
findings and sheds lifted in the air and
riei across country before being dropped and large
trees in the dooryards and along the streets are
living across the roads
The peop.c rushed from their houses in the dark
ness and some were lifted from the ground and
carried several Yards before they could gain foot
ing Others were thrown violently 10 the ground.
No one was seriously injured by the flying debris.
T'ha town shows the effects of the cyclone in all
parts The damage is estimated at several thou
sand dollars. Williamsons house Jared the worst
as II was in the centre OF the cyclone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
AN INDIAN SKELETON AND RELICS FOUND

Atlantic Highlands. Nov. 27.-The remains OF an
Indian were unearthed to-day at Claypt Creek
near the Shrewsbury River. The skeleton IS In
ceent state Of preservation and the articles buried
with the body are also In good condition DR. Foun-
tain. OF Plainheld made the discovery. He brought
10 light a pipe, tomahawk drinking cup, a quantity
OF shells and some other things They were about
twenty-five feet from the surface The skeleton
and relics will be sent TO Columbia College for eX
animation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
END OF AN UNHAPPY MARRIAGE.
4 BLOOMFIELD WOMAN SECURES \ DIVORCE IN

A BLOOMFIELD WOMAN SECURES DIVORCE II
NORTH DAKOTA.
The announcement that Mrs Alice Maynard,
formerly OF Monclair. had been granted a divorce
in Fargo ~ D.. caused surprise in Montcair
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard had not lived happily for
some time and they finally agreed TO separate.
Mr. MAYNARD conducted a drygoCds store in the
town and after his wife left him he sold out to
II NJ Cole for whom he now acts as bookkeepcr
and cashier.
When Mrs Maynard went to Dakota II was under
stood that her husband not to contest the suit
Mrs MAYNARD Is now her way TO New-York
where she is engaged in the importing business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28

well-dressed young couple arrived in Montclair
yesterday afternoon and went the house OF the
Rev. W. ~ Hubbe and asked him marry them.
They gave their names William Gerry Morgan
OF Southport Conn., and Cora NJ. Boyd OF Wash
ington. d. c.
just previous 10 the ceremony two young men
arrived In Montclair and made inquiries regarding
the matrimonial laws OF New-Jersey. When they
learned that no license was required for
rage ceremony the young men seemed greatly
pleased and went away rejoicing. The marriage il
believed TO have been the outcome OF their visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
LEONARD AND ANsARr CONVICTED AGAIN

The trial OF william Leonard and CASTELAR, Ansart
in Jersey city for shooting at Policemen Donegan
and Mcoiurk the night OF September q resulted
I'm verdict Of guilty. The jury was on; from 4
o'clock Tuesday afternoon until $50 yesterday morn
Ing. The prisoners, who had been previously con
vlcted OF atrocious assault William f. Lewis
the Central Railroad station agent at Danlor,h-aye
were remanded for sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
THE RONDSMEN MUST PAY

Camden. Nov. q ,SpeciaD.-The bondsmen ~ eS-
Postmaster Phillips of Burlington. were inforraed
to-day by United States Marshal Pfeiffer that hey
must make good the shortage OF $1,000 which vas
found in the postmasters accounts az the expiration
or his term. over year ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
FREE DELIVERY FOR WEST HoBoKEN.

telegram was received from the Post office De-
partment in Washington. yesterday by Postmaster
Schneider. OF West Hoboken to the effect that The
Postmaster General had granted the request for
free delivery for that town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
A SUIT FOR $1,000.

James NJ. Brann. Of Jersey City. ex-County
Clerk OF Hudson. yesterday began suit against the
Consolidated Traction Company for $1,000 dam
ages for injuries received by being thrown from a
trolley car on September Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
RECEPTION TO GOVERNOR GRIGGs.

RECEPTION TO ONERNOR-El-EtT GRlGtiS
The Union League club. of Jersey city. will give
a reception GOvernor-elect John W. Griggs on
Friday, December G. Among those who vii. attend
United States Senator William J. Sewell John
Kean, Carrot \ Hobart. Congressman Mahlon Pit
ney. Senator Foster VI. Voorhees, Judge j. Frank
Fort l.. ;. Ward and Senator Maurice Rogers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28

oh,ect,nr citizens and councllmen. and others IN
Sayor 81 the road The hearing was adjourned 10
Wednesday, December H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
HEAnING oBJEcrIoNs ro TRoLLEY ROAD

The Common Council OF Hoboken held a public
hearing in the city Hail. OF this city yesterday
afternoon. II hear objections to the granting OF 4
franchise TO the Jersey city Hoboken and Ruthe.-
ford Electric Railway Company to operate a trolley
road through f1rst-st. The council chamber was
filled with property owners. The session was an ex
citing one. and several clashes occurred between
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-28
OPENING THE BOULEVARD.
HUDSON CoUNTY's NEW HIGHWAY TO BE DEF
GATED BY CYCLISTS

HUDSON COUNTY's NEW HIGHWAY TO BE DEDI-
GATED BY CYCLISTS.
The Hudson Boulevard will be formally opened to-
day with parade OF wheelmen, under the manage
n ent OF a committee composed OF delegates from
the various local clubs.
Captain William Buckbee Of the Clio Wheemen
will be grand marshal The line will form at the
gate OF the Sehutzen Park. Union Hill at s:+5 a. m
and the parade will move at 10 o'clock. 1t Will pass
through Union Ill.,, West Hoboken. Jersey City
and Bayonne. where IT will be dismissed The
procession Will be In three divisions follows:
First dvison-Rlverside Wheemen. Greenwich
Century lorkvllle. OF NewYork: Century Cycle
County. Brooklyn. y. Y
Second dvison--Co Whee.men. Arcanum. La
fayette. Hudson County Bayonne Rowing Assoca-
tion. Castle Point. Hillside. Hamilton. Jersey city
Tourist. Keystone. Barrow Street Wheelmen. Palma,
Jersey CITY Club Catholic Club.
Thirs diyision-Al unattached wheelmen.
tcn-mile road race viii follow the parade The
start and finish will be Salters Willow Haven
Inn.