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Captain Miller denied and the confession was ad-

Captain Miller denied and the confession was ad-
m.t,ed.
THIS blow strong against the defence that
II was decided by Rech and his attorneys to place
him or the stand. admit the crime and make an
effor, to reduce the degree OF the conviction. The
State rested ~ case. and Allen B. Endscott. attor-
ney for Rech. made the opening address. Rech was
the first witness called to the stand. His ex-
animation was started at the time he first met
the woman He told OF their quarrels and separa-
tons. and brought the story down TO the time they
went to I've on the farm at Esteleville where the
murder was committed.
In September she went away. he said and
when she returned she said she had given birth to
a child while she was in Philadelphia l always I'M
derstood that her estate was TO go 10 Charity at
her death"
ION the Saturday night that the deed was commit
ted 'Spkey Jones LEFT at 9 o'clock and we played
cards until II o'clock. and then went upstairs to
bed she sleeping downstairs. | awakened in
the night by taking downstairs. went down quiet
~ and heard some one go out found BESSIE
partly dressed in her best clothes and packing the
baby's clothes. | asked her what was the matter,
and she told me none Of my business saw note
lying the table. l picked It up, and found II
was written by her saying that she was leaving for
parts unknown. This made me angry. upbraidsd
her, telling her came down here 10 keep her out
Of trouble and she was leaving me 10 pay for
the farm and IN lot Of trouble | became SO angry
throat. She FELL the bed. and In Few min
uses shook her but she dd no. snow any Sls 95
that had killed her. l was staggered and | sat
by the bed long time. again felt the body,
and found Il getting cold. then undressed her
l remember no more
NO. sir. | do not remember burying her or put.
ting the handkerchief around her neck. ne replied
to question by his attorney.
At the evening session Of the trial Rech was
again put the stand. and after his rest and
supper able to give d!sjolnted account OF
what occurred after he killed his wife. He said he
tied the handkerchief around her neck but did not
know why
Two or three hours after she died. he said Il
recovered my senses. went out and dug a grave.
Then 7 went into the house and carried the body
10 the grave on my back. felled the trees over
the grave. I entirely alone that night, and
told of the crime next day
Court adjourned when Rech ended. and Prosecu-
tor Perry will begin cross-examinatlon In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
A GALA DAY IN CAMP.
GOVERNOR GRIGGS REVIEWS THE MEM
BEERS OF THE FIRST BRIGADE

PERFECT WEATHER AND LARGE CROWD OF
SPECTATORS ADD To THE BRILIIANCY
OF THE sCENE-ORDERs ISSUED
FOR BREAKING CAMP
camp Griggs, Seagirt. July % (SpeciaD.--Gov-
ernors Day. the day Of all days for the soldiers
at Camp Griggs, was as brilliant and interest
ing as a clear sky. admirably disciplined SOL
diers and thousands Of spectators could make
brigade camp
With the rising sun there came a strong breeze
from the west. which toyed with the civilians
hats and made the garrison flag snap like a whip
While the sun did its best TO shine with its
greatest fervor in an almost cloudless sky. the
wind SO tempered the heat that the day proved
the most bearabe OF all the week. Visitors by
train. wagon and bicycle bore down on the camp
in great numbers from early morning until the
review of the troops by Governor Griggs. 1t is
no exaggeration to say that every soldier felt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWNS.
BELLEVILLE.

Belleville has been in need OF commodious han
for years and through the efforts OF several active
citizens steps have been taken that will supply such
a building by October next The Beleve Hall Com
pany stock Of which has been taken up by local
subscription, met .ast night and decided upon plans
for the new structure 1t is estimated that the hau
will cost about $4,000 I, will be in Washington
ave. In the most central Of the town The build
ing will be of buff brick and three stories high. The
basement VII. contain a supper room. capable of
seating 900 persons a kitchen, ccakrooms and the
stage dressing-rooms The first floor will have two
stores and several small Offices. The second and
third stories will be devoted to lodge rooms for the
OF loca. organizations. The auditorium will be
entered through the main building but VIII be In
three sides Il will seat 100 people. and Will be
fitted with movable folding opera chairs. The stage
will occupy nearly the full width, and Will be thirty
feet deep The officers of the company are John J:
Tucker. president: John Eastwood treasurer, ana
William Wylie secretary. The Committee on Plans
and Location consists OF H. Y Ten Eyck, john j.
Barrett. Joseph Gilby John Bennett, w. A. Zim-
norman. J. H. wooley and Henry Davidson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
THREE SHOCKED By LIGHTNING.

ACTING MAYOR HOLMES AND TWO OTHERS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPES NEAR RAILWAY
Railway, July 23.-Actng Mayor Holmes, OF this
city, and Dr. Randolph. while driving in Leetown
last night, were slightly shocked by lightning. A
telegraph wire had been broken by the storm, and
Just as the reached the place where the wire
hung there a terrific crash OF thunder and
Winding stroke OF lightning. The bolt struck the
pole and for minute both men were stunned
A passing near the Leetown Bridge
partly stunned at the same time. All the electric
lights In LeetoWn were put out by the storm, and
that portion - Railway was plunged In darkness
for the remainder of the night The rain flooded the
streets and cellars OF houses and did considerable
damage gardens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
RECH ADMITS WIFE MURDER.
HE TELLS THE JURY OF THE CRIME.

SAYS he DID 1T IN THE HEAT OF PASSION BE-
CAUSE SHE WAS GOING TO RUN AWAY.
Mays Landing. July % (SpeciaD.-The third day
of the trial Of John Rech for the murder OF bis wife
has developed evidence that takes from the case
all circumstantial features. and It now appears TO
be only question of whether the jury viii condemn
Rech to the galows or to a long term OF imprison-
ment. After every effort had been made to keep
the confession made by Rech from the jury and
had failed the defence entirely changed its pro-
posed line OF combat, and John Rech told the jury
In a detailed manner how on the night OF March Il
he strangled the woman TO death
When court opened this morning Captain Peter
Miller chief OF the Philadelphia detective force. took
the stand The confession then offered as ev-
dence and its admission was fought strongly, but
unsuccessfully by Rechs counsel. Captain Miller
then said that promises, agreements or influence
were brought to bear on Rech. TO satisfy the Court
Rech was commanded TO take the stand TO be ques-
toned on this point. his attorneys asserted that
inducements were offered. Rech told Judge Ludlow
that Captain Miller tod him 1t would be better for
him to make the confession that morning. This
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
THE ELIZABETH POSTOFFICE.

EX-CoNGREssMAN DUNN SAID TO BE SENATOR
SMITHS CHOICE FOR THE PLACE.
Washington, July % tSpecaD.-Nothing could be
learned to-day the Postoiice Department with
reference 10 the vacancy created last week by the
death Of Postmaster Patrick Sheridan. of Elizabeth
Assistant Postmaster General Jones said that he
had nothing to do with the appointments,
when acting Postma ster-(ienersl. II IL well
understood hero. however. that exColgressnan John
#. Dunn is applicant for the office, which pays
salary of $500 a year Mr.. Dunn ii is said
good authority, has the Endorsement OF Senator
Smith Some persons here have wondered that Mr..
Dunn should desire the office, he has always
been supposed 10 have a good law practice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
A FIREuAN'S BRAVE ACT.

HE sNATcHEs A CHILD FROM IN FRONT OF AN
ENGINE JUST IN TINE To SAVE HIS LIFE.
Long Branch. July tSpec!a t-Emmett Van
Brunt the two-year-od son Of Frank Van Brunt,
OF Monmouth Beach, would have beer killed to-day
had IL not been for the bravery displayed by MI
chael Corners. a locomotive fireman.
At 1870 o'clock this morning. when midway be-
tween North Long Branch and Monmouth Beach.
on the New-Jersey Southern Railroad, Corners dis
covered a child running along the track. The
brakes were applied, and the train slowed up. but
little Emmett kept on toddl.ng up the track. Con-
rers got out the cowcatcner and grabbed the
child lust in the mex OF ume. TIE little was
CRYING loudly for his mother. but was unframed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
WOMAN ACCUSED OF EXECUTING MORT.
GAGE ON ANOTHER's PROPERTY AND
PERSONATING HER LANDLADY.

GAGE ON ANOTHERs PROPERTY AND
PERsONATING HER LANDLADY.
Mrs. Sarah McAllister Of No. IS Liberty-st. New
ark, Is charged with the forgery OF the name OK
Mrs Kate Baxter. Of No. Is Coolest. to chattei
mortgage and note for $55 Mrs. McAliister Is "
1ai She is the wife OF Charles McAllster.
Last December the NcAllIsters occupied rooms IN
Mrs Bakers house. They were poor, as the nus
band was out Of employment.
The wife, 1t 10 changed. called at the once OF the
Newark Mortgage Loan Company. represented her-
self to be Mrs. Baxter. and gave mortgage on
Mrs Bakers furniture for the losn signing MIS-
Bakers name TO the note and mortgage. ana also
making affidavit that she was Mrs. Kate Baxter.
The latter is a widow. and is in the grocery bush
Six weeks ago she receive notice saying
that payment on the mortgage was due she went
to the Office OF the money-lending company ana ds-
covered that her name had been fraudulenty useo:
She recalled how In December she had permitted
ments. This the companys appraiser.
She accused the woman OF the fraud. and X 10
alleged Mrs. McAlIister acknowledged II, pleading
the necessities of her poverty.
The couple were dspossessed owing, hrs BAKER
says, three months rent and grocery Dill OF 20.
Mrs. McAllister promised 90 make recompense, Dut
failed to do so. and hence her arrest. The loan
cOmpany's manager says that the woman paid the
first $40 instalment OF the loan, and then inter-
cepted the notices sent 70 Mrs. Baxter and visited
the Office to make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
BURIED IN A CAVE-IN.

AN OLD MAN NEARLY KILLED UNDER A FALLING
BANK OF EARTH
Dover July % (SpecaD.-While a number Of
laborers In the employ Of Garrison NJ. Bowby, a
farmer in Clinton-st. outside the city limits, were
grading this afternoon in the rear Of Mr. Bowlby's
house a bank OF earth caved in burying Roosevelt
A. Sampson, Mr. Bowlby's eighty-one-ye ar-old
father-n-aw, so that only his head was visible
II took half a dozen TO release him. When Dr.
L w Condict examined Mr.. Sampson he found that
ne had received fracture of the right leg and
severe Internal injuries. Mr.. Sampson, who Is an
extremely active man. despite his years was work
ing with the laborers just 10 be doing something
DR. Condict believes that he will recover but
says that 1t will be long time before he regans the
nae of limb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24

-v ITALIANS HAVE COSTLY EXPERT
''a WITH A SHARP CoUNTRyMAN-rHE
DEFICIT SAID TO BE ABOUT $1,000
VICTIMS IN BROOKLYN
- n Elisa. an Italian who Jointly con-
..loon and bank at No. lo2 BRUNSWICK
ea''su CIV. was arrested yesterday for en-
IT, ~, and conspiracy. The police are looking
ar his partner - >,.,.
.na firm had branch office at NO % Nan So
,,v, Both establishments were IN i'a"ah
,..,as and they offered Inducements TO deposit
ono were to share in the prohts OF the ous--
eS .,.,h was conducted on sound basis. 80 the
hanker represented" 49,. .r xaars
michael Mas;ropletro had conducted an al
w. ,,nk IN the Italian colony OF Jersey city.
- rasenly closed HIS establishment and hed' iea'-
hundred or more creditors to greve Tor h.in'
-, victims were all poor and iterate country
men who recovered no part of Ine s s asTo
n ss,o's departure the sign Of Elisa CO.. bank
m appeared the saloon front the italan ,
ss, a. OF the methods OF the sound savlnss IN.
9,sons o. the city. decided. despite thear ex-
ss'ence with Mastrope.ro to inrust tne:r say
i5s: Elsa opened branch in Brooklyn |; Is sad
VA bSs mariner conducted the Brooklyn bank. but
he P3 tSe entire concern 1t is said that Elisa did
pr pretend TO keep any records ana wen n, rs ;
!!eo.i INTO the ill of the saloon. He was hos
oo, vxs and always invited his patrons 10 par
psN~ ~ some % his saloon wares.
uTo- three years the business ran smoothly ana
rss. mad won the confidence OF his patrons, for he
m,amnfiy honore9 their demands when they desired
p aI,hiraw their deposits although the dividends
All moi nlateralize. About year ago the COM
oI.,tions began which terminated in the arrest OF
r. banker pepositors who wanted to Withdraw
,Sss- money were Informed that the bankers had
go m their money in splendid Investments and
.ond no, get the cash for few weeks The credt-
sors became impatient. and four OF them consulted
counseIlor simpson. who took his clients before Po-
iss,sd Detectives Pearson and McNally served the
napars and took Elisa into custody.
Tha complaiagnts are Giovanni De PrinZa or No
Ok Atlantc-ave.. Brooklyn who says the banker
owes hin 81 l00 Geronimo Constate of No 81 Main
>, Brooklyn who deposited s45s; Carmena Desole.
~ Jersey City who buried 800 In the bank, and
Csrrni Console OF No. 40 Montgomery-st. who
aso deposited 800.
Counsellor Simpson said that there were many
nore creditors who would be heard from He est-
mated that the deposits would aggregate 500 or
600 Elisa was committed in default OF S,coV bail
for examination tomorrow.
A number Of Italians who had deposited funds in
.he BROOKLYN branch called there yesterday and de-
msndei their money. but all were referred 10 the
Jersey City office where, II said they would be
paid Thereupon most Of them went TO Jersey CITY.
ony 70 learn that the bank was closed ana the
banker IN jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
sALOONKEEPERS OUTWIT OFFICIALS.

'nI ALDERNEN's REFUSAL. TO rssI-E LICENSES
FAILS TO WORRY THEM
,.,. Jersey City saloonkeepers. to whom licenses
h.v. zen refused BY the Board OF Aldermen.
s,.,. discovered plan 10 continue IN business and
ma, So 'he police from molesting them The Alder
~. supposed. when they refused the licenses that
p''ees would be closed. The three liquor-dealers
sp,u''', promptly went 10 the City Clerk filed an
On re- Tor license. and each deposited his fee
cl.rL MS duties being merely clerical. the City
raw. 'epted the money with the application and
Same vIcept for the money. This receipt is OF the
concernsS1e as license. far as the police are
The AZ AZ ana they cannot close the places
their nss, ermen Will probably take some action at
lnss 10 meeting and direct the City Clerk TO re-
tcribed i'eiye money or applications from the pro-
pfobsblv ss9r-dealers Then the saloonkeepers Will
hiend q, NE NE applications ia the name OF some
satn the sddsseender and thus remain in business
Vae<x Aoermen adopt some plan to close the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
HE SVTNDLED THE WRONG WOMAN.

\ JERSEY CITY HUCKsTER GETS INTO JAIL FOR
SHARP TRICK.
Mrs. Mary Johnson. OF No. 2g7 Monmouth-st, Jer-
sey City. is woman who Will not be imposed upon.
Seth Thomas, vender, living No. $40 Grove-st.,
stopped at her house and offered sell raspberries.
They looked solid and ripe. and she purchased three
boxes for % cents The vender had his sound berries
on top. and when he emptied them from the baskets
into Mrs Johnson's pan she discovered that the
berries stale and soft. She refused to take
them. and demanded her money back. but Thomas
declined TO return the money
Mrs. Johnson then went before Justice Weed. had
Thomas arrested for larceny. and he was held in
$500 bail for the action OF the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
CITY OFFICIALS SHAKEN UP
MANY CHANGES MADE BY THE NEWARK
BOARD OF WORKS.

CHARGES BY THE MINORITY THAT THE NEW AP-
POIyTMENTs WERE MADE WITHOUT con-
sULTATION WITH THEM AND IN THE
INTEREST OF A RAILROAD CLIQUE.
The factlonal quarrel among the five Republican
Commissioners constituting the Union County Board
OF Works eliminated yesterday in the discharge
OF thirteen employees OF the Board all Repuohcans'
and the appointment of fifteen men to places under
the Board and the transfer OF two employees. There
vigorous opposition by the minority and some
angry discussion, but the programme as agreed 10
by the majority members went through.
The Board consists OF President william Stainsby
and Commissioners Van Duyne. JoraleInon, Burk-
hardt and Ulrich. all Republicans Messrs. Stains
by, Burkhardt and Urlch comprise the majority fac
ton which is supported by the Republican County
Society. The minority has the support Of Chairman
I.entz of the County Republican Committee and the
Lebkuecker element In the Board last year. when
Van Duyne was president. his faction in the
majority and Messrs. Stalnsby and Burkhardt COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
NO CAUSE FOR WORRIMENT.
CITY TREASURER DICKINSON. OF JERSEY CITY
PREDICTS VICTORY FOR THE RE-
PUBLICAN TICKET


PUBLICAN TICKET.
City Treasurer Samuel D. Dickinson. OF Jersey
City one OF party Of friends who sailed yes
terday for Europe the steamship Fuerst Bis
marck They will be absent for two months.
Treasurer Dickinson said just before leaving:
Matters are in such pleasing shape now that
feel can go without negecting any duty. The
affairs OF the City Hall Commission, Of which
a member now free from complications
The only dispute now Is about the roof, and hope
that II will be free from leaks and the building
ready for occupancy when return.
LAS TO politics, there is no cause for worriment
Sound money and protection are daily acquiring
strength, and when the campaign begins the
fallacy OF the silver doctrine Will be exposed under
the searchlight OF Intelligent discussion. expect
that New-Jersey Will roll up 5000 majority for
Mckinley and Hobart, and / haven't any doubt
that the country will be on the safe side the day
after election I have too much confidence In the
wisdom and patriotism OF the American people TO
believe that they will array themselves on the
side OF the silver heresy.
1.-The Mckinley and Hobart tidal wave Will sub
merge many Democratic strongholds. and antici-
pate clean sweep in Hudson in the state and
country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
FATALLY SHOT BY HIS COHRADE.
THE RESULT OF THE PLAYFULNEss OF TWO
VOTING MEN ENGAGED IN TARGET PRACTICE.


YOUNG MEN ENGAGED IN TARGET PRACTICE
Berlin. July % (speciaD.-Two boys. each nine
teen wears old. william simonton and William Hen
rev both OF good repute and well liked here were
sboo,np at a target with Remington rife near the
railroad station this evening. Each chaned the
other on his poor craftsmanship. lhey nAu 'iea
eeveral shots and Henzey was leaving the tarset
after marking his friends score AS he retraced
his stems through a c,ump OF bushes ne cried OUT
"There's blueberries over here. old man. pu' you
can't have any. , ,,..,,
,ho Ievellei his rifle at his companion
The next instant there was sharp report .o.,
,ouad ou,ckly by a groan from Henzey slmoh ,Sa
l s.d his weapon and sprang 10 his friend sue
NV God. you struck me" er9anepa he"~e'' 10
hlood g,,shed from a hole In his Forehead .,. ,ho
sister OF smonton who had been dy .hn has
.S for assistance A nearby farmer onereu tne
use Of his wagon, and the injured you'n wa ,sge
80 "a a nhysic!an. All physicians IN the 49,
We're summoned They said there was no cna', 90
for recovery. Still. HenZey was sent OH "A'" "
C,ooner's Hospital in Camdeh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
A DISHONEST SERVANT.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF HER AnsrREsss CLOTHES
FOUND IN HER POSSESSION

FOUND IN HER POSSESSION.
Mon,clair July q (SpcciaD-Mr.. Maria Platter.
coored Is locked up the police station here on
a charge Of robbery. and there seems TO be plen.y
OF evidence OF her guilt.
In the last two months the woman has been In
the employ OF Mrs. Anna Decker. OF No. IS Church
at as a cook The family decided few days ago
to 20 TO the mountains and Mrs. Decker told
Maria that her services would not be required any
longer.
The woman left the house last night. and when
the family started 10 pack the trunks a number
OF dresses and other clothing. valued at Ao. were
who procured search warrant and handed 4 to
Policeman Seery, who visited the home OF Mrs.
Platter at No 653 Boomheld-ave.. and unearthed
a great quantity Of wearing apparel; The officer
at once arrested the woman. Mrs. Decker ldenti-
fed most OF the goods her property.
Mrs. Platter has only been married one week
The police believe that she knows the wherea bouts
OF two bicycles which stolen from the same
house last Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
WOMANS HONE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Ocean Grove. July % (SpecaD-The woman'0
Home Missionary Society continued Its session IN
Ocean Grove to-day. At the morning session Mira
n. l.. Caminade. Of Trenton. read q paper on ''Ths
Importance OF Young Peoples Work in the Wom-
ans Home Missionary Society" Our Chidren'g
Homes" was discussed by Mrs. 4 A. Lanftryk s OF
OF Morristown Tenn. described "One Day In an
Industrial Home in the south" In the 11tefnoGe'
Matthews OF New-York. and Mrs Past desclDeo
their work among the Immigrants Mrs 4n M
dustrlal Home in New-Mexico. To-night tne nev.
]. e. Price, OF Sing Sing. delivered the CLOSING ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
DROWNED AT CAPE MAY.

can. May July % tspeciaD.-Beeeher shsw'
Young man OF twenty-one. was drowned ~ inc
surf here to-day. He was memOer u u'e MN
Of st. simons Church, Phiiadeiph'a' al e""p k''.'
" - ,,t,. With others Harry Herrine&and
Isaac Vickers went TO his rescue, ou.
nnsbis 10 reach him before the BODY os
II has not recovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-24
FARMER GORED BY A BULL.

r.u,har,vilIe July 3-D p. Case. who lives
..a r,res from this place. had an exciting expert
a,cs This morning with bull. and he Is now IN the
care OF a surgeon IN .o,.,.
cs.e was crossing a field when bun belonging
70 a neghbor attacked him He trled 10 escape Drs
~ - ,,nocked down and gored. one OF the animal ;
was Knocher INTO his right side and punctured
Jung sh on Of S'a se P bn and the
. n. Inc Do,nb, a number OF farm hands who also
xG - sSssssster with the enraged animal
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WEIGHTED DOWN IN THE WATER.
BODY. WITH A BAG OF STONES TIED TO IT.
FOUND IN THE PASSAIC.

Paterson, July % (SpeciaD.-The body Of an un-
known man found In the Passaic River, near the
old Morlat Dye Works. early this morning Several
women driving to market saw 1t from the bridge.
The dyehouse watchman towed the body ashore, and
Coroner Hindle was informed. large bag of stones
found tied around the body at the hips and the
hat was tied TO the head with string caught under
the chin
The measured five feet six inches. was about
fifty years old, and wore a short beard He had on
pair OF striped overals and an Old Prince Albert
coat. scrap OF paper. evidently torn from a
letter. was found in his pocket II bore the name Of
Gerard de Sartis. Underneath in Italian. was
scribbled:
'Goodby answer soon and say something good
Coroner Hind,e hopes this clew may lead to tn .
Identification Of the body