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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

The seventh annual convention of the
hotel and restaurant employees and bar
tenders national alliance opened in Cincn-
natl Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The First National Congress to Convene
in This City Next Week.
Only Those Accepting the Cardinal
Doctrines of Evangelical Churches
Invited 10 Participate.

The first National Congress of Religious
Education. under the auspices of the Amer
lean Society of Religious Education, will
be convened in this city next week. and
sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday in the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. There will
be three meetings daily, and prominent
speakers from Baltimore, Philadelphia
New York, Richmond and other cities, be
sides about twenty-five of the local pastors
and others in Washington interested in the
work Of the society, VIII deliver addresses.
Object of the Congress.
One object of the congress is to acquaint
the public with the purposes and plans Of
the Society of Religious Education as il
celebrates its seventh anniversary, and to
bring other biblical organizations into af-
Inflated relations, that they may encourage
each other. 1t is expected also at the con-
Sress to emphasize the Importance of re
lg3ous education; to review what has al
ready been done in this country by the Sun
day school. the family, the pulpit and the
college in inpartng a knowledge of Gods
word; to consider the value OF the methods
and agencies of religious education now in
USE and to determine what new methods
and agencies may be necessary: to learn
how best to carry the Word Of God to the
uncnurched masses; to make known to
eacn other those scholars VINO labor Sepa-
rately in behalf of the Scriptures, and to
render more available to the public the
product of their thought To avoid contro-
versy and secure substantial basis for
profitable conference, those only have been
invited to participate in the congress who
accept the cardinal doctrines of the evan
gelical churches-the inspiration of Scrip
ture, the deity OF Christ, atonement for sin,
and regeneration. All those questions about
which scholars of this class not agreed
excluded b,ain
not controversial, but instructive and prac
teal.
This whole measure originated in the pro-
found conviction that better acquaintance
with sacred Scripture is necessary to the
welfare of the church and the stability of
the republic
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
WRECKED THE COACH.
Trolley Car Does Some Damage This
Morning.

Another trolley accident, in which a
$500 coach was completely wrecked and
four occupants of the vehicles were upset
and one of whom was badly cut about
the head occurred this morning shortly
after nine o'clock on Congress street.
AS a coach containing Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mason. of No. 1872 Webster ave-
nue.; Miss Maria Birch, of No. 12 Park
avenue, Hoboken, and Miss Kate Webster,
of No. III Washington street, sHoboken,
was being rapidly driven down Webster
avenue, car No. 10, of the Jersey, Hoboken
and Rutherford Railroad Co.. approached
Webster avenue from New York avenue
at a high rate of speed. The metorman,
Theodore Gempp, of Carlsbad street, did
not see the approaching carriage until it
was too late to stop, but he didfall in his
power to check the cars speed and by
reversing the motor succeeded in bringing
the car down to such a rate as to allow
the horses pulling the carriage and nearly
all of the carriage to get over the track
before the collision occurred.
The driver, George Ringe, of No. los
First street, when he heard the car COM
ing, whipped up the horses, thinking that
he could pass the car in safety. Mrs.
Mason was the only one of the ~ccuPant
of the coach who was hurt, and her in
juries merely amounted to a severe cut
on the scalp. She was taken into Nc
Neill's drug store and attended by DR..
MCNEIL. The coach, which is a COM
plete wreck, beleged to George Reilly. of
horses and driver escaped without receiv-
ing a scratch
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
EMMA WANTED 70 BE ARRESTED


Police Freak Up y Socialist Meeting
In Hoboken Yesterday.
Some Socialist speakers from New
York arrived in Hoboken last evening,
and at Third and Washington streets
rangue on Socialism. This was at s
o'clock, when Washington street is busy
and crowded with people.
In a few minutes a large crowd had
collected, and the speaker was in the
midst of a TRADE on the existing evils
in this country when Policeman Hayes
edged his way through the crowd n
asked the speaker to show the necessary
permit required to hold a meeting in the
street.
Tie speaker said that he didn't nave
any and didn't intend to secure one.
He said it was a country Of free speech
and he wouldn't be interrupted by anyone.
He then began to heap abuse on the
policeman. h patrolman drew his club
and ordered the speaker and two of his
companions to march ahead Of him to the
police station. AT the police station
Captain Hayes told the men they could
not hold n meeting unless they secured
q permit and advised them to go home.
When Patrolman Hayes returned to the
place where the crowd had first collected
German to the men that had confronted
Captain Hayes. The policeman. went up
to her and led her from the crowd. She
still kept on shouting for some time.
Later in the evening the policeman learn
ed that this woman was the famous En-
Island for speaking seditiously in New
City. The officer also learned that Em-
ma was calling to the men to go home
and allow her to be arrested.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15

Assessors did not do their duty. # they
did the valuations would be doubled in
the city of Newark.
The Attorney General pointed out that
the method of assessing was not the
question. 1t was whether that worked
unjustiy 10 the rcities where large ter
minal property lies. It was his opinion,
and the opinion of his colleagues, that
City. There was no mistake about Jer-
sey City's case. If the law was changed
in that city's case the tax ratf IN Jersey
sci of Newark, said that the city wants
what Jersey City asks: That the State
gives up the half of one per cent, which
She deducts for second class property.
"DoNyou agree then with Senator w.
D. Edwards proposition in regard TO
Newark asked the Attorney General.
Most certainly" replied Newark's
counsel.
Mr.. Edwards proposition was to change
the present mode of taxing second class
property, which is: the State imposes one
and a half per cent. and gives 10 Jersey
City one per cent. of that But MI; Ed
wards view was that the State should
give UP all the tax to. the city, in winch
Newark c%oncurred.
rs there anything else which your
Commission seeks to inquire into?' asked
Colonel Price.
Yes" replied Commissioner Vreden-
burgh, "the failure 10 reach personal
property by taxation is a subject we wish
to look into. 1t is a fact that a large
amount of personal property escapes
taxation, and that is not fair"
That is true" added the Attorney
General. ..one-half of the property in the
State escapes taxation. In our report
we will make, such suggestion on that
matter. There is no doubt that the bill
is inouisitoriai, but by it the railroads
pay their full value in personalities, while
the others escape. l would favor a bill
through the Legislature less stringent in
its scope"
A desultory conversation ensped as to
means to catch those who don't pay their
personal taxes, and the Commission ad-
journed to meet in Chancery Chambers.
0.+- - a+oL-u %
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
WHO ADMINISTERED TIE DRUG ?
Unconscious Man Picked UP in hobo
ken Last Night.

ken Last Night.
An unknown man was found lying in
the street at River and Sixth street, Ho-
boken, last night, about eight o'clock. The
officer who found the man saw that he
was unconscious, and noticed the odor of
a drug on the man.
The man was taken to the Second pre-
cinct police station. DR.. Simon, the city
physician, worked on the man for two
hours trying to bring him to conscious
ness. This the doctor failed TO accom-
plish, and the man was sent to St. Maryfs
Hospital.
He was about forty years old, six feet
seven inches in height, weighed about
a hundred and fifty pounds, and was
clothed in dark goods. He wore q brown
derby hat.
On the man was found a bottle of
chloroform, a ~penknife, pair of spectacies
and 30 cents in money. He had been
seen earlier in the evening on River street
IN the company of two men. It was
surmised that probably the man had been
drugged by his companions. Ar ofncer
was detailed to find these men if possible.
A visit to the hospital this morning
brought little information. The Sisters
dfdn't care to talk about the case, and
acted as II they were under Instructions
They however sad that the man mad re-
gained consciousness during the night.
and had given his name as Edward Jack
son. and his address as simply Monroe
street, Hoboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
COSTLY JOKE ON PAPA.

Amiello Papa. an Italian contractor, is
suing L. A. koehler s. Son for $1,000 Tor
breach of contract. The suit is being
tried in the Supreme Court today. On
March 2S, as is claimed by the plaintiff.
the defendants made an arrangement
with him to furnish Glssxty first class
italian laborers to work in Long Branch.
The laborers were to be paid $l-25 and
Papa was to board them. Besides this
he was to be employed as foreman at s.,
and each laborer was to a him 81 bonus
for getting the employment. They were
to begin work on April l.
If turned out to be something Of an
April fool joke. as Papa was notified that
neither ne nor his men were wanted.
He had purchased a quantity of provis-
ions paid for the transportation of the
men to Long Branch and completed all
his arrangements before he was notified
thai the arrangement was off. He thinks
that 5000 viii cover his Expenditures a~l
exnected profits.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
FREEHoLDER CULLEN BURIED.
Large Gathering Attends the Funeral
Servfcea Today.


The funeral services of the late Andrew
j. Cullen were held this morning at the
Church of Our Lady of Grace, Hoboken.
It was the largest funeral that has taken
place in Hoboken in some time. A solemn
requiem mass was celebrated by Father
Brown. celebrant; Father Kelly, deacon,
and Father Fitzpatrick, sub-deacon. The
regular choir was in attendance.
The church was crowded with friends
and men of high standing in the county.
The following societies and organiza-
tons were in attendance and followed the
body to the ferry.-The A. J. Cullen AS
sociation, Exempt Firemen's Association,
st. Francis Council, Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion; Friday Night Club, the For
rosters and the Board of Freehalders of
Hudson County.
The pail bearers were;-Nicholas Day.
Charles Gerber, Freebooter J. r. Keat-
ing, Michael J. Coyle, ex-Councilman
Patrick Londrigan, William F.. Fallen,
Edward Phalen and Mieheel Kenney.
The hearse was preceded by a carriage
of beautiful flowers. The interment was in
Calvary Cemetery, on Long Island.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
SHIPS AND GUNS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Is, 1Ss6.-The
cruiser Newark, which has been off the
Florida and gulf coast for some time.
assisting the revenue cutters looking out
for flibustering expeditions, has been re-
leased from further duty of this kind and
ordered to Hampton Roads. The cruiser
Raleigh has been ordered south to per-
form the service heretofore rendered by
the Newark. The Newark arrived at
Beaufort. S. c.. today.
Dispatches announcing the sailing of
the Olympia from Kobe to Chefoo and
the arrival of the Bennington at Port
Angeles, were received at the Navy De-
partment today.
The War Department has rejected the
bids for forgings for mortars and small
guns, some ninety in all, and called for
new proposals. The prices ranged from
about 2s cents to 35 cents a pound, which
was considered excessive.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
GIRLS QUEER STORY.
Respected Clergyman Accused oil
Assault by a Servant.

HOMER CITY. Pa, Oct. Is. 1ss6.-Rev.
j. w. shaefer, the Lutheran minister of
this town, has been arrested on charges
of felonious assault upon Annie Pedicord.
a seventeen-year-old girl. who was em-
ployed at his house as a servant.
According to the girls testimony at the
hearing yesterday, her cries were smooth
cred by the minister when he assaulted
her and he induced her to say nothing
about the matter by making her some
presents. Rev. Shaefer was held for
court in $1,000 bail.
Mr.. Shaefer is probably the most popu-
lar minister IN Indiana county. He is
about forty years of age and has been
pastor of the Homer Lutheran Church
for ten years. He is the father of six
children. He has many friends in Homer,
who say the prosecution is a Matchmaking
scheme and an indignation meeting is
scheduled for Thursday night in order TO
protest against what mis- friends call an
outrage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
. sATeLLPS FAREWELL

NEW YORK, Oct. Is. 1sss.-Cardinal sa-
TOLL and Archbishop Corrigan received a
number of Christian brothers at the
Archbishop's home this morning. They
received the priests Of the diocese this
afternoon. Archbishop Ireland, who Is
now in Washington, in connection with
the affairs of the Catholic University
there, is not expected to arrive in this
city today.
Archbishop Martinelli, the Apostolic
Delegate, left Washington for New York
today to pay his farewell respects to
Cardinal Satolli and to be present at the
reception rendered the Cardinal at the
Catholic Club of Brooklyn tonight.
Mgr. Martinelli was accompanied by
Mgr. Sbarretti and DR.. Rocker of the
delegation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
SIX TRAMPs OORALLED.
Weary winies Found sIumbering

N EFetSnt Jar -t
Upon complaint Of john Murphy, night
Waterman in the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad yards. at West
End, six tramps were arrested early this
morning for sleeping in empty freight
cars When Murphy went his rounds last
night he saw a. couple of the wandering
tribe peacefully sleeping in an old freight
car, but as they were quiet and seemed
to be working men, Murphy did no dis
turb them. But later in the night, the
ears began to fill up, and by four o'clock
this morning there were more than a
dozen of the sleepers around.
Murphy then called Chanceman Buck
ley of the Oakland avenue precinct, who
summoned the patrol wagon ard coralled
the sextette. At the station house the
men said they were:-Henry Gegzer. 2s
years old, no home; William Brown, Is
years old. no home; Edward He1t, ~
years old. of No. los Leonard street: John
Ryan, 81 years old. of No. 240 Forty
seventh street, New York; Thomas Nc
Donald, 43 years old. no home, ana James
Moore. q years old, a summer fakir at
Coney Island. They were all sent to the
County Farm for thirty days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
RAILROADS.
Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
The Standard Railway of America
In Effect ceteber Is. 1896.
Trains feaue Jersey Citr aS fnlIaus-

Trains leave Jersey City as follows:-
FOR THE WEST.
9.15 A NJ. FAST LINE. with Vestibule Par
1oH 4. n, the celebrated Pennsylvania
LIMITED, the pioneer Of this class Of tie
service, composed exclusively Of Pullman YES
walton and Smoking Cars. lighted by Stationary
burg. Chicago, Cleveland. Indianapolis. LOUIS
VILE St. Louis. Cincinnati and Toledo
PRESS. with vestibule Sleeping and Dining
Cars, daily to St. Louis. Louisville and CHI
S.4 P. NJ, WESTERN EXPRESS. with Yes
thule Sleeping Cars, daily 10 Pittsburg. Chi
cago and cleveland Dining car 70 Fhiiaa@--
ps siass anu p NJ f''s soufTH Il SsisEfa EXPRESS.
f Sag|s a and pini9 cin Cans t. e s's 2. M hnd H. n
dianapolis lo.15 P. NJ, St. Louis 7.e9 A NJ,
SIS P. IL, PACIFIC EXPRESS, Pullman
eago daily. and Cleveland and Toledo. except
BALTIMoRE. WASHINGTON AND THE
SOUTH
coNGREssfoNAL LISIITED. Parlor Cars
s sas a rsha s.Y5 2. II. Aa and is.s5 pi aipst. On sun:
day s.44. 9.44, Ills A. NJ Cs.s2 Congressional
T hial'f nin baElG Cars Sara az ana 5.s sehsas sgy 7. n. and
i2so night. For Baltimore only. LA ?. M.
FOR PHILADELPHIA.
BxPREsS for P Pa Il egansvis ~, In fin,, *.
io24 and lila A. NJ; l2.1a. Ii3. ia. 222. sl2,
4.13. 4.4S, 444. 5-S2. STA, see. SD. s15 T. NJ;
and 1890 night. Sunday, 6.S4. S44. 9-l5, 80
G8-14 Pennsylvania Limitedl, 1915. 1i1S A N.
2lS, 4.13. IA, $50. STA. 500. SIS, 9l5 F M
and 12.Sa night. Accommodation. Ills A. d.:
AS and -,.5 P. II. week days Sundays. els
For Atlantic City, lib A. NJ. Ola P. M.
Pullman Buffet Parlor Carr and 2.23 Pm.
week days, 6.& A.. NJ. Sundays.
For Cape May. Ia p. NJ. week days.
Fer Long Branch, As1ury Park Ocean
Grove, Point Pleasant and internsdiate sta
tiohs. via Railway. sss a NJ lzss.
dav, 1905 A. NJ. SIS P. NJ. tStop at Interlaken
for Asbury Park or Ocean Grove on Sunday1..
The New York Transfer Company will call
fer and check baggage from ana to hotels and
residences.
s. NJ. Provost. j. r. WOOD.
Cent Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
COMFORTaBLES

2 cases COMFORTABLES with FIG
URED CHINTZ covering and turkey red
lining, filled with white cotton, actual
value $1.35,
SPECIAL csc.
sATINE COVERED CoMFORTABLEs.
with turkey red lining best cotton
hlEhng; never been sold for less than 81. Is.
SPECIAL S1.31.
TUFTED. CoMFORTABLEs. extra
heavy. with figured silkoline covering and
plain lining, filled with the best white
cotton; sold generally as a down com
Portable at Sl.9S,
SPECIAL S1.69.
FRENCH FIGURED COVERED COM
FORTABLES, with plain Saline lining
and best cotton filing; actual value. s.. 70,
SPECIAL $1.98.
BEST FRENCH FIGURED SATINF
COVERED COMFORTABLES, with plain
Saline lining, best cotton filling: sold
elsewhere for 50 rs.
SPECIAL $3.50.
BED SPREADS.
FULL SIZE WHITE CROCHET
QUILTS, good quality. actual value &c.,
SPECIAL Ee.
EXTRA LARGE CROCHET QUILTS.
with Marseilles patterns. excellent quality,
SPECIAL &c.
EXTRA HEAVY MARsEILLFs
SPREADS excellent quality and extra
large size; never sold for less than g. 50.
SPECIAL $l.79.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD


S.5s 4 NJ. daily Sundays Z12 "A. M fox
MAUCH CHJNK and intermediate stations
s.2s A. NJ. daily for ITHACA, GENEVA
s1SPENsIoN sRIDGE ana the West, and
principal local points Dining Car to Sass
pension Bridge Pullman yestioule Sleeper to
Chicago.
CHUNK and intermediate points: connections
for Reading ana Harrisburg
12A noon dalig, EXCEPT SUNDAY BLACk
NJ. Through car TO Rochester. Pullman ves-
tibuled Day Coaches and Parior Cars. Dining
Car Service. Meals q la carte
1255 P. NJ. daily. except Sunday. for EAST
1.53 P. n. daily, except Sunday, for L 8
B.. JUNCTION. stopping only at principal IN
termediate stations. Chair Car to Wilkssearre.
3.44 P. M sundays ouly, for MAJCH
Aas P. NJ. daily, except sunday. for L s.
3. JUNCTION and PRINCIPAL inssrmediats sta
lions. Pullman Buffef Psrlor Car to Wilkes
barre: connections for Pottsyille.
5.34 T. NJ. daily for EASTO and interrne-
date stations. Chair Car to Easton
FAILS ana ali points West; Pullman Sleeper
vestibuled train from New Yerk to Chieag0s
Reading and Harrisburg
ROCHESTER, BUFFALO. NIAGARA FALLS
and ali points West; Pullman Sieepers TO
Chicago and Bufalo; Chair Car 10 Wilkes
1iaes A. M. daily. except Monday. fer EAST
on and intermsdiste points
Additional Local Trains daily except sun
points leave as follows: e.1s A. M.424 p n,
as I. N ana 642tP. NJ
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at
Pennsylvania r. r. Depot.
The New Ysrk transfer Company viii call
for and cheek baggage from hotel or resi-
denee through TO destinations
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
WE WILL OFFER TOMORROW
RLANMETS.

FULL SIZE WHITE BLANKETS, ex-
cellent quality. with fast colored borders.
actual value s1.15.
SPECIAL S3c.
EXTRA LARGE SIZE WHITE
BLANKETS with fancy colored borders
and good qualify, actual value SITS,
SPECIAL $1.39.
FULL SIZE WHITE WOOL BLANK
ETS with red. pink and blue borders.
This blanket has never been sold for less
tina S2.75,
SPECIAL s1.es.
WHITE WOOL BLANKETS. extra
large size and extra heavy, with fancy
colored border, regular price, s3.79,
SPECIAL 81. SO.
ALL WOOL WHITE BLANKETS, extra
heavy, full size, with handsome borders;
equal TO any sold at $4.50,
SPECIAL $3.50.
ALL WOOL CALIFORNIA BLANK
ETS, full size. with wide colored borders;
sold elsewhere for s5.25,
SPECIAL 81. SO.
EXTRA LARGE ALL WOOL CALI
FORNIA BLANKETS, with pink, blue,
red and gold borders; actual value S5.75,
SPECIAL $4.98.
EXTRA FINE QUALITY CALIFORNIA
BLANKETS. with fancy colored border
and extra heavy quality; never sold for
less than 500.
SPECIAL s5.ss.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
WHAT ARE THE POLICE ABOUT.
Dangerous Hole Loft by a Contractor
In GraenYtuA

The t~en-foot excavation on lower Dan
forth avenue, which had been dug in the
construction Of a sewer through the ave-
nue., was flooded by the recent storms.
The guard rail. or rather the apology for
one, several boards placed on as many
barrels. affords very poor protection.
The hole is abou eight feet across and
to drown a large sized man, and should
a child fall in, death would be almost
certain.
AS the school children find it a fine
place in which to sail their toy boats
and RATS, it is wonderful that a number
of accidents have not been reported. More
suitable protection should be erected or
the hole filled until the contractors see'
fit to resume their work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
he WANTED TO

Peter Bowman, was tried in the Special
Sessions Court this morning for assault
and battery on Uberto Van Nostrand, of
Madison and Fourth streets, Hoboken.
Van Nestrandw was watching a new build
ing. About nine O'Clock one night Bow
man went around, in company with a jag
and demanded admission to the building.
Van Nostrand refused to let him in. be-
cause there were tools and lead pipe there.
Then Bowman, Van Nostrand says, drew
q pistol and threatened to shoot him.
Bowman denied it. and said ne had never
carried a. pistol in his life. He was con-
victed of assault because he couldn't ex-
plain what he was doing around the
building.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
"A DBLIoAoY FOR Ii HUNG CHANG

A runaway horse attached to the light
delivery wagon of Kline & Mcclure, New
ark avenue grocers. caused considerable
excitement on Bergen avenue yesterday
afternoon. The horse was first seen on
Montgomery street running toward Ber-
gen avenue. At the corner Of these streets
he swung around at such an angle h a
the wagon went around on two wheels.
In front of Trenery's shoe store, near
Storm avenue, over went the wagon. A
wholesale spilling Of eggs, -four. coffee
beans and sugar was the result, and this
morning the combination aving been
we'll saturated by last nights rain formed
a peculiar mess.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-15
HORSE BLANKET THIEF CONVICTED

About one P. M. October 4, Policeman
Mccarthy, of the Second precinct, met
William Hogan walking along Brunswick
street with three blankets under his arm.
Hogan said that a man had paid him a
quarter to take the blankets to another
man. The policeman took Hogan to the
police station where it was discovered
that the blankets were marked John
Elsey." In the morning it was dis
covered that a thief had broken into Mr..
Elsey's stable Hogan was tried in the
Special Sessions Court this morning for
breaking, entering and larceny.
He told the same hshy story that he
told the policemen. He met a man who
asked him Il he wanted to make a quar-
ter. He said he did and the man took him
to a saloon and bringing the blankets out
of the hallway gave them to him.. The
Court convicted him