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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
AN OUlBURST on THE BENCH.
NICE-CHANCELLOR PITNEY INDIGNANT.
HI SCORES GEORGE II. BRUCE. LAWYER,
SEVERELY FOR ALLEGED BREACH OF CON-
rIIr- nEEENCE

HI SCORES GEORGE II. BRUCE. LAWYER
SEVERELY FOR ALLEGED BREACH OF con-
FIDENCE-THE LATTERs DEFENCE
Vice Chancellor Pitney. in Chancery Chambers in
Jersey City yesterday. scored George H. Bruce Oh
Crawford. a lawyer. who Is member or the New
York Bar. The case before the Court was that or
Robert s. Blanc. administrator of the estate OF
Mary A. Baker. against Frank Mead. OF HiNsda'e'
and his wife. Mary Baker died four years ago
Mead was the executor He was removed py the
Surrogate OF New-York on September TO- 1888. on the
charge OF having used the funds OF the estate 10
enrich himself letter presented yesterday
which had been written by Mrs. Mead TO MI.
Bruce admitting that her husband had misappied
the funds OF the estate.
Where did you get that letter." sharply asked
the Chancellor. addressing Counsellor CarricK'
The lawyer replied: From Mr. Bruce VINO, "heh
he ceased connection with Mr. Mead, turned over
all the papers he had bearing on the case to the
opposite party's counsel" Before the lawyer had
completed his explanation the Nice-CnahceiIor
angrly exclaimed:
81 never heard " such conduct. What law
yer who will bctray the confidence client reposed
in him This is scandaous!
But BEGAN Mr.. Carrck.
The irate Vice-Chancellor exctedly waved mis-
hands and added Il cannot find words to express
my ndigns ton at such conduct am sure .nefe
Is not lawyer In New.Jersey "n9 wo cnntemntbIe
and cannot sit still when near OF such oo""''
y act" . ,.orooao for
Mr. Carrck attempted again TO intercede LOT
Bruce but the angry Vicc-Chanceor would not
listen to them, and ended it by saying; III nave no
of tbs -, ,,,. ch,,
ceIlor's outburst and said that II the Vice-Chan-
cellor had known the facts he would nor nave Ve S
50 impusve. In brief his statement was tna' ne
was counsel for the Meads. who claimed that tne
money they had used to pay of mortgages on ',eu
own trOperty did not come from the estate out was
borrowed from Mrs. Kelly; They learned tna I
detectives had been to see Mrs. keHy, WHO nau
denied lending them any money. He closely ques-
toned Mead, who admitted that ne had taken a 'i ~,
money from the estate. and he thereupon ceased 70
be Mead's counsel Mrs. Mead then requested MN
10 defend her In the chancery suit he wrote ner
informing her OF her husbands admissions Der
reply wac the letter submitted yesterday one
REFINED another lawyer. He believed II 70 pe ms
dutv 10 submit the papers ne had at the trial before
the referee and was commended by that omcia'
for his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
CITY COLLEGE FINANCES.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ASK THE LEo>
IsIATURE FOR MORE MONEY.

IsLATURE FOR MORE MONEY.
There was considerable discussion at the meeting
Of the trustees of the College Of the City OF New
York yesterday afternoon over a proposition onereo
by Trustee Ketchum that the Executive Committee
be empowered apply to the Legislature for an in-
crease Of $500 In the appropriation for the college,
which Is now $4,000 In offering the resolution. Mr.
Ketchum said that So 900 5000 needed as an
increase to the salary list Trustee Little objected
to the resolution and said It would be better to AK
for only the absolutely required as there wouo
then be a fairer chance Of obtaining an increase
Mr. Ketchum answered that II would be more ao'
visable his opinion to ask for $4,000 as this was
"a grand year to obtain grand things" He then
went on to say that the college had been facing
bankruptcy for the last seven or eight years no
said that 1t was only due to deaths among TUTOR.
and professors during the period mentioned thss
the college able subsst on its appropriation
IF we do get increase from the Les's'
lature" he added I'VE will be obliged either TO re-
fuse the tutors the two-yearly advance In their
salaries to which they entitled. or else 10 re.
duce the salaries of professors. officers ana tutors
per cent"
President Webb Of the college then made Driet
statement in urging the adoption OF the trustees
resolution He said that the last Increase given u
the college was In 1872 when the appropriation was
increased from Sl250O0 to $4,000. At that tlme'
he said. there were twenty-seven rooms' 'o"
there are ffty-twc. There were then twenty or
thirty students In classroom, whereas eaS" ~"
contains sixty students. In 1872 there were twenty
seniors Now there eghty-fve.
eve have been economizng in small Things
said the president las much possible Give us
but enough to pay brainy men and buy good oooxs'
and we will retrench far as possible III ths
smaller matters OF the college. After twenty,nve
years OF administration are now satisned 70
ask only an increase of s2,0O In the approprid-
ton to do double the amount q work tnat was
done with the appropriation OF $4,000 Inere are
records in this building Ghe Board OF Education)
which will substantiate our statements II the pun
lie press desire to examine them. $500,
After President Webb finished, Mr.. Little re.
marked that II the to be asked Tor was placed
an so instead OF 200, he would be IN faVor
of IT, The resolution was so amended ana aoopteu.
President Maclay, OF the Board OF Education was
chosen president OF the Board Of Trustees OF tne
college and also OF the Normal College ne APP
pointed the following trustees TO be the Exscn Sur
Committee of the former college: MI hetSnuI,,i.'
chairman and Messrs Strauss Montant. KKeIy'
Benv.lle Hunt. Little. Mack, and PRESIDENT "e""'
For the Normal College the following were APP
no,nted Mr. Hubbell, chairman. and Messrs NC Nc
sweeney Rogers, Prentiss Peasly, Wenrum, Hu-
bert Van Arsdale, and President HUNTER eA'
ofilco. . ~ -. o,oc,ad sscre,arv of
both boards OF trustees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
A HERMIT THIRTY YEARS.
DAVID HAMMEIL KEPT his VOW.
HE HAD SWORN TO LIVE APART FROM Ills FAMILY
UNTIL. THE INAUGURATION OF 4 REPl Bill
CAN GOVERNOR IN SEV-JERSEY

HE HAD SWORN TO LIVE APART FROM Ills FAMILY
UNTIL THE INAUGURATION OF 4 REPrBIA
CAN GOVERNOR IN NEw-JERsEY.
Blairstown Jan 2l-There was unusual reJolc
ing in the home of David Hammel In Hardwick
Township, Warren County. to-day over what the
natives speak Of the return to life of old Ham
nell himself For ;he last thirty years he has lived
the life Of a hermit having vowed that he would
leave home and live in that manner until New-Jer-
sey should have another Republican Governor.
In the fall Of 1866 when Marcus l.. Ward was A
candidate for Governor. Hammell laid himself
out" in behalf of the Republican ticket He worked
day and night for the success of Ward, with whom
he had an acquaintance. His wife. Mary Ann Ham
nell. was native OF Sussex County. hotbed OF
Democracy and she, In spirit was follower OF the
Democracy.
Mrs. Hammen and her husband had many dis
agreements his political faith. and finally ne
became angry and the family quarreled In earnest
Mrs. Hamme being supported by her two sons
and her daughter Hammel went away from home,
and told his family IL would probably be long
time before he would return. He told a neighDor
that he intended work for the next Republican
candidate for Governor. and II he was not elected
he would never go home until Republican sue
ceeded Ward
Hammell went into the woods and procured tim
her with which TO build himself a hut He lived
alone in this hut until the election last fall OF
John W. Griggs Governor An effort waf ha'e
bv his relatives from time to time to effect re-
conciaton but ne would not go home saying ne
had sworn to live alone until Republican should
be elected Governor. His wife ana iamiiy taktd
10 him but he never replied Hammrll TOOK ms
supplies from the house and barn, and never salu
q word 10 any one until the news was received thai
John W. Griggs had been elected Governor last
fall. - A.. .,.. h. no
came a Changed man. He talked to neighbor, and
said he would return home the day Governor
9;riees was inaugurated. Preparations were mace
TO receive him. and when he entered the mouse TO-
day he was greeted heartily. ,,,,
lie kissed his wife and children and his children s
children whom he had never talked TO before. ana
IL seemed as though he had returned from the dead
Hammell intended to go 10 trenton 10 see cover
nor C;rpgs inaugurated to-day, but his friends sue
n n In nersuading him to stay home. They
,arn afraid that the undue excitement would have
| an unpleasant effect upon his MIND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
HOBOKEN.

Acting Detective Welnthal. who raided the sa.oon
OF John f. Kraeuter. at No. 60 Thri-st. Hoboken
Thursday night. and captured the proprietor. one
woman and several patrons. said yesterday that he
intends to lay before the Grand Jury the evidence
no secured in the place. with the object In view OF
having Kraeuter indicted for maintaining a dlsord-
erly house. An examination in the kraeuter case
was held by the Recorder YESTERDAY, ana the com
nlaInt was dismissed az the Court explained, for
lack Of evidence.
Detective Fenton stopped chasing suspected
thof In Marsha-st. yesterday afternoon. ana
turned his attention to two small boys whose
clothing was in flames Charles liaake: seven
wears old of No 100 Marshall-st, and Fred Schnetz
year Younger. of No. 40 First-st,. were playing
around n bonfire, when third small boy sprnkied
Larosene from a can the blaze. The can ex-
niodca and the oil spurted over the boys They
wwou,d probably have been burned 10 death except
for E'enton's arrival. As Il was. they were badly
Mustered and were taken TO st. Marys Hospital
The unknown boy ran away
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HIS SECOND ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
AN EAST ORANGE MAN KILLS HIMSELF WITH
THE REVOLVER THAT HAD BEEN TAKEN


Orange Jan q (SpeciaD.-Dayton B. Compton,
dealer in fruits and vegetables at No. 32 Main-st'
East Orange, committed suicide at an early hour
this morning by shooting himself in the breast. His
body was discovered by his sister Mrs Emma
Lewis. who went to call him In the morning as
usual and found him dead. The revolver was lying
on the bed with one Of It's five chambers empty
Compton lived with his mother. Mrs. George Comp
ton. who Is ninety-four years old and Is widow or
soldier OF the war Of 1872 She is Frustrated by the
Is the same one with which Compton tried to com
nit suicide about three ago cOmptons bls-
ness had not prospered of late and he had been
morose. so that his sister hid the revolver fearing
that he would again make an attempt on his life. y
short time ago he obtained possession Of the weapon
the pretext that he wanted TO lend Il to neigh
Dor shoot with. He was fifty-four years Old
and unmarried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
TPOTTERS UNDER THE HAMuER.
BARGAINS IN HIGH-sTEPPERS AT THn
AMERICAN HORSE EXCHANGE.

AMERICAN HORSE EXCHANGE.
The first horse sale Of the season at the American
Horse Exchange was held yesterday afternoon
under the management of w. d. Grand. Twenty
four harness and saddle horses. principally trotuhg-
bred high-s,eppers, belonging to NJ II. Iichehor q
Co of Chicago passed under the hammer, orihs-
ing s. &c. an average of $3.50 each SeVerai OK INC
animals were up TO Horse Snow GLASS; anu INC
BUYERS In attendance picked up good many par
gains A majority OF the purchasers were 'oea'
dealers in hgh-class horses, who Will hoid inc
stock for private sale in the spring Experienced
borsernen estimated that yesterdays prices, wniie
satisfactory for this time OF year. were fully 70 per
cent below the scale which Will be current thfee VI
four months hence for the same class OF horses
Among the offerings yesterday were nine matcheo
pairs Of GsTasf from ana SEQ to @ G. " smith
Black ROCK Conn., paying the top price Es Syer
a anf Fedings The trottingbred mare Maggie
Green fine type of the comD,ned SAUL s,s IN tha
ssss ANIMAL T m 1na the to X B. Baker for So best
price OF the sale fer from c.
oliver Iselin and others: .,,
Following is a list Of the animals solo,
Maggie 1snq s.x xssr,S Ny aasry ,.,s
porsTS, S eh s is hands years by Lomax and
PSr' CHI g. 10 s aans' seiTs son
dEaO, MOE s s. ands sa Ssi' @o0 G. Marty
skeT eS g. 5s hands years George Read Port on
c GnthisT sr g. 1873 hands, q w smith $50
od 5SSs N br g. Is hands years Brown Wilkes
and Brownie. br. IS hands, years by bro"h- aoo
,rood. + T Baxter York. 0'V
D"rLScr.i n q ls hands 3 years. by Winnebago Cher,
and Rochelle b. g. Ii hands. years. by Wnneoaso roo
srn,sf. : Baxter New York. ....., U"
Iartv Xix - l53 hands. by Mohawk and Hayden
b e. Iss hands years by Mohawk j. T. Baxter o.,
silver ch 1913 HAMS yTaTs Ana Rock Conn e5
Morgan ch e. 10 hands years. and NorioK en-
g. i5I hands. years; g. W. smith, naeA "o 4so
rS SSnn TO- g. i52 hands. years w Smith. Black 900
Rock -
yn,k br T. 10 hands years and Booth. Dr. g. .oo
~ hands 7 wears; f. Odell New-York. -"
NaYa en- M i43 hands years; c. ii. Booth New 900
York ..................
Black Jack. blk. g.. 1872 hands George O'a'A $50
York -. ,r,rL xevv-York..., $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
80 WHOLESALE LICENSE FOR RuTHER-
FORD

RUTHERFORD Jan q ,SpeciaJ-The question
whether Rutherford Borough should have a
licensed place for the sale Of liquor by wholesale
was decided In the negative by Judges Van \alen.
Wheeler and Bogert this morning. when the matter
came before them. Edward T.. Trautwen applied
for license to sell liquors by wholesale and not to
be drunk on the premises. Citizens Of Rutherford
asked the court to delay action until they could
organize opposition. which was done. and when the
case came up there "A great array OF protests
including a petition signed by 40 names and Il pile
OF private letters from leading citizens. men and
women. Counsel present In behalf OF the re-
monstrants. but had nothing to do as Trautwein
did not appear when his name called. Judge
Van Nalen referred to the strong remonstrance ana
said:
This application would be refused without this
opposition because the Court knows the character
OF the man" Trautwcn's name mentioned by
OF the leading witnesses in the greengoods
trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
HE NEARLY STRUCK THE PARsON.
ENANI NON KFNLN
MR.. BOURBIN'S REMARKS.


Mr.. BOURBINS REMARKS.
Hackensack, Jan. 81 (SpecaD.-Therc an OK
citing between Lieutenant Wilhelm Won
Gaffron and the Rev. John Bourbn. pastor Of the
German Reformed Church. this afternoon. The
two met In room adjoining drug store. and tn"
excitabe parson made disparaging remark about
the Lieutenant. crying:
"In the old country you arstocrats put your feet
on the neck Of the poor; here we put our feet on
you"
This followed by reflection upon the Lieu
tenants character. whereupon the latter jumped
from his chair and raised his fist to strike while
Mr.. Bourbin shouted: Il am man of God. ana
have a right to say such things" The druggist
stepped between the belligerents and prevented an
actual fight.
The Rev Mr. Bourbn is an exctable man, ana
has frequently been in controversy with members
Of his congregation. lie is said TO have displayed
a antipathy to Lieutenant Won Gaffron when ne
first came TO Hackensack. The Lieutenant IS a
member OF "A distinguished German family. lie -
ar expert swordsman. and is said 10 have fought
more than one duel. There IL no doubt that the
druggists Intervention saved the parson drub-
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\ WoMAN's ATTEMPT AT ARSON.
SHE SETS FIRE TO \ HOUSE WHILE A FAMILY Il
SLEEPING INSIDE

SIZE SETS FIRE TO \ HOUSE WHILE A FAMILY Is
SLEEPING INSIDE
\ bold AMI desperate attempt to commit arson
was male at Fort Lee at midnight on Mon
day AMI frustrated by accidental discovery
made by Two men, Charles Truax and william
Benson Will. on their way home their attention
was attracted by bright Hfht and proceeding
toward II they found that DR. Joseph Huger
piazza was on FIRE by the front door The blaze
wac bright but the two men beat 1t ont with rug
and piece Of old carpet taken from "A line They then
aroused the family and started search that resulted
IN tho arrest OF Mary SandersOn who was croucNlns
lu a DARK corner. tn" woman had with her buhni"
OF excelsior and newspapers well soaked WIN
Kerosene. which 70 H. supposed she was going TO
m" under other part ~ the house. Inc
ui lsnnrr was taken before Justic" j. r. tracey,
who committed her to jail at liackensack
Yesterday morning T. Was found that the woman
had stolen a ear OF oil from the ar.away or justice
V'-,c,y'- basement She poured a quantity or the
OF over Dr. Huget's piazza and fired H. using the
balance on the excelsior. 1t is thought int nut
for the timely prcscnc. Of Truax ana henson the
doctor and his family would have been burned to
death The wonan'S sanity IL doubted. but she Is
said TO have 30 feeling toward the doctor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
PASSAIC.

Mayor Andrew Mclean submitted his annual
message to the Council at its meeting last night
The message contained many recommenda lions and
suggestions The most important ones were those
advocating the matchmaking OF Gregory, Paulison
and Lafayette ayes. and High ana Monroe s's
These thoroughfares have long been the subject or
discussion In the Council and the Mayors saSges-
don may result in definite action this year. Ihe
Police Department came In for A liberal snare OF
attention His idea Is 10 adopt police slgnal anu
registry boxes at frequent points. Ihe Guy
finances were set forth az follows: 1otal dss1is'
s.l5 773 So and total liabilities, s556.l52
The Rev Howard r. Wdlemer. OF Asonry PARK,
viii address A meeting OF the Christian Alliance on
Thursiay evening. Mr.. Wddemer was once pastor
OF the Tabernacle In this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
MONTCLAIR.

At the annual meeting of the Monclalr Athletic
Club II was decided to raise the dues from so TO
sl2 and to increase the membership. These officers
were elected: President. John A. Tinemore; first
vice-presdent Charles f. Droste; second vice-pres-
dent William Elder Marcus; secretary, William
tain Fred NJ. Harrison; governors for three years.
Charles ID. Backus. Edward G. Burgess Joseph A.
Mum. - 49,
Next Friday evening the outlook Club VIII hold
its first meeting of the year In the club hail. with
Major J. B. Pond the speaker of the evening.
His subject will be Twenty Years with Other Men s
brains These officers have been elected for the
year: President, Charles D. Thompson; vce-presl-
dents, the Rev A. II. Bradford and John r. How
ard; secretary and treasurer, 7. w. Stevens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
one Independent holding the balance OF power.

one Independent holding the balance or power
The Assembly was Democratic.
Marcus l. Ward the next Republican Gov
ernor. Joel Parker, Democrat having succeeded
Governor Olden. Governor Ward was inaugurated
thirty years ago During the first and second year
of his term both Houses were Republican, but IN
1869 there q clean turnover
Mr.. Griggs meets in power a Senate consisting OF
eighteen Republicans and three Democrats. In the
Assembly there are forty-three Eepubllcans SIX
teen Democrats and one Independent. The senate
is likely to remain under Republican control an
through Mr.. Grigss's term. but new Assembly
is elected each November and no one darcs pre-
dict what sort of crowd the people may choose
representa- in the lower house.
OF all New-Jerscys ex-Governors only two are
alive now-William A. Newell and George &. Lud-
low. Mr.. Ludlow ia n member OF the New-Jersey
Supreme Court Mr.. Newell appointed Gov
OF Washington Territory by President Hayes.
and after the expiration OF his term he settled In
Olympia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
A SERVANT BADLY BURNED.

Port Morris, ~ j.. Jan. p (SpeclaD. -Rebecca
Guest domestic in the employ of James Schappell.
OF this place, badly burned last night. She had
been suffering from "A severe cold in the chest. and
before retiring applied a mustard plaster. During
the night the plaster made her sick and she arose.
After lighting the lamp the chimney dropped from
her hand. and as she attempted to reach over the
lamp for II. her night dress caught fire. She ran
Schappel They sprang TO her assistance. and tried
to tear the burning gown from her Failing In this.
they SIN Uttered the flames with quilts. DR.. II. r.
Nclden, OF Stanhope. who was summoned says the
woman H. badly burned that her recovery Is
40, al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
TWO CHILDREN KILLED By A TRAIN.

TWO CHILDREN KILLED By TRAIN
THEY WERE sPELIBOUND BY THE CAhs 'o''
ING FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Somervle. " j.. Jan Il (SpeciaD.-Iwo poS
three and four years DID, the children OF M'cnac
Atztx and Michael Jacobus. living in the nun
garian colony Bound Brook. were lhs'AiNy
killed at the crossing OF the New-Jersey Cen'iai
Railroad and the Middle Brook turnpike a' ~
o'clock this morning. The children had shppeu
away from their homes unobserved and maze 'he'
way to the railroad. There are no gates or watch-
man at the crossing. At the time Of the accident
passenger trains approaching from opposite
directions. The noise Of the approaching trains anu
the footing OF whistles held the boys spellbouhd 10
the spot. They were struck by the Easton express
and hurled against special excursion train Dounu
for Trenton. They were instantly killed and nor
ribly mangled. County Physician ii. @. Wagner
called view the bodies He believed that
no could be held crimnally responsible iof
the accident and granted a certificate OF burial.
The bodies removed TO the homes OF TIE
parents north Of Bound Brook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
THE POSITION OF SENATOR VOORHEES,
ruo1-Gu LEADER OF THE MAJORITY. he is
Still. a FREE AGENT

THOUGH LEADER OF THE MNJoiiii' NE 10
STILL FREE AGENT.
Elizabeth. Jan. 81 (SpecaD.-Much has been SAID
relative to the position of Foster NJ voorhees, since
he accepted the leadership OF the Senate Many
ho,,o aeca rod that by doing this he has surrendered
his independence and practically accepted sop for
his wounded feelings caused by his defeat for the
presidency Of the Upper House. This he emphatic
ally denies and says that the honor OF the leader
ship forced upon him. AFTER senator thompson
uas elected president the leadership was offered to
tho Union man. but he strenuously refused TO take
f. not once but twice Fifteen OF the eighteen Sem
ators made a positive demand that he accept. and
under such pressure the Senator says he was abso-
The Senators that he appreciated the honor thus
thrust upon him. but wished II distinctly understood
that he was not be handicapped by his acceptance
~ n Though he was the mouthpiece OF the Repub-
can Senatorial majority 1t was not to be taken ior
Granted that he bound in any way TO take
orders or to be hampered in any way. considering
himself free agent in every particular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
KILLED on A RAILWAY BRIDGE.

\ laborng man. supposed to be Michael See. OF
Marcellus Ononiaga County. y. Y, wa instantly
killed. i41i evening by eastbound freight train OF
the New-Jersey Central Railroad. vale he wa-
crossing the long bridge between Elizabeihport ana
Bergen Point. The manglei corpse wa discovered
by ne engineer Of the next freight train. ami WAS
c,rriei N the West Elghth-st station. In BAY onnr
The dead man Was about Ave feet eight inches Kali
and forty years old. In the pockets OF ms 'lothns
,ers from his aunt Kate Nee. OF Marce!lus y \.
In one letter Was "A statement that shc hal for
wa-ded him SO and that ne had better return home
II he could not md employ ment.