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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
COUNTY COURTS OPEN.
THE HUDSON COUNTY GRAND JURY SWORN /
IN AND CHARGED


The September term Of the Huusor 'oui''y
courts began yesterday. The "rahu 'u'' -
sworn in the only absent n'mpe'S oo',e
Loudesbough. who was not III jersey - -
I,rodorick Rhine the twenty-fourth juror VINO
was excused. The Court always u'oPS o' A.
inrors IN make an odd number and prevent lie
'.o,o an indictments. Justice Lippincott. who had
received the sad intelligence Of the death OF his
ta,har and was anxious to reach the house OF
mourning. delivered a short charge. IN willch ne
ta ,ha character of the jurors was such as 10
convince the Court that they would DO tner "no''
d,,,v and their utmost 70 secure an enforcement
- Tho laws He requested them to consider hrst
tho cases of prisoners detained in the county Jan
10 merely mentioned that there were two hofnl-
ci6a cases and asked that these be promptly con-
sidered He Informed the jurors that where ue'e
existed any doubt to the degree OF the ci'i"'
the proper course would be TO find an indictment
for murder in the first degree ana leave IL 10 we
Court and jury 10 determine ne sau ipht direct
their attention especially az some iater uay,
they were not then in condition 70 De m.ii t
He invited the Jury 10 call on the OUT III -
aid as n would cheerfully render all the asslSl
ance In its power The jury reuIeu 10 oo"Su'' '"e
Jail cases. IT., - oo,o,aar of Su-
rreme Court cases and announced that the uidls
would begin next Tuesday. Judge NsNlus Caiio'I
that he would begin hearing cases to-in nor Nv
Judge Hudspeth called the appeals from Jusucess
OF the Police and District courts 10 nhe our 81
Common Pleas. and said he would SIT dally u Ihii
he had traversed the calendar. He Will not hoid
trials in The Court OF Sessions until next week
but will sit In the Special Sessions tomorrow "a
Indictment and trial by jury. , .
The Essex County courts for the september term
present and Justice Van syckel presided in his
blaze There was no charge 10 the Grand jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
DOVER ASSESSMENTS TOO LOW.
THE MORRIS COUNTY BOARD DECIDES TO ADD
LUMP SUM OF s2500o0.


Morrstown Sept (SpeciaD-The Morris County
Board of Assessors, who last week became involved
in disagr cement over what they considered an at
tempt on the part Of Assessor Tippet OF the city or
Dover 10 mark down the valuation OF that place at
the expense the other places, met again to-day Tor
the purpose of receiving the report OF the special COM
mttee appointed 10 investigate the valuations ana
compare them with the disputed assessments. The
Board decided to look the books OF Tippett and
place the valuations at the proper limit. but TIP
pett objected saying that his assessments were far.
and that If any assessments were raised Il snoud De
those of Morristown and Madison. lie refused TO
give M his books for inspection The Board APP
po,rIted a committee Of four OF its members 10 visit
Dover and investigate the values Of the properties
there. which they did ,,,
Der of business blocks which they had placed vaiu-
atoms upon and in every case Assessor Tippetts
figures were far below those OF the committee AS an
Instance an OF only s. 600 was placed upon
the extensive plant OF the Richardson Boynton
Furnace Company while the committee put a valu-
alton OF $780, 900 upon II. After much discussion, the
Board decided TO add a lump sum OF $4,000 to the
books Of Assessor Tippett. .
An investigation made into the valuations OF
Morristown and Madison property. but they were
held be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
TWO OF HIS RIBS FRACTURED.

AN ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN COCHRAN OF
THE PRINCETON FOOTBALL TEAM.
Asbury Park. Sept S.-Captain Cochran of the
Princeton football team, which Is preparing here
for the championship games. met with severe
accident this morning while at practice. In try
ing to tackle he ran into the knees Of one OF
the players and was knocked down. He con-
tnued in the game not realizing the extent OF
his injuries until finally he fell exhausted and
carried TO his hotel Doctors Marren and
fractured two ribs. The pressure on the lungs
was sufficient to make breathing extremely diff
cult. He is reported to be resting easier tonight.
and the doctors say that careful nourishing VIII
bring him round all right before the season be-
gins though he will not be able TO play for
several weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
COURT CRIER NINETY-TWO YEARS OLD.
HIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED BY A RETURN TO
THE OLD DUTIES

Hackensack, Sept. (SpeciaD.-The September
term of the Bergen County courts opened this morn
ing with Justice Dixon and Judge Van Naen on
tho bench The chief incident Of the proceedings
was furnished by Michael NJ. Wygant, who ceie-
brated his nlnety-second birthday by acting as
court crier. Mr.. Wygant had been crer OF the
courts for about thirty -hve years, beginning with
the term OF Chief Justice Green but he reured
from active duty several years ago. 1t was de-
termined 10 mark the old officers birthday by hav-
ing him fill the place again, and he discharged the
dutv with n correctness and clearness that sur
prsed the younger generation Of court attendants,
who had never seen him In the crers chair. lie Is
a well-preserved man; takes daily walks through
the town and never fails to visit the county offices
Jidge Dixon charged the Grand jury briefly IN
the case of Charles Yereance, charged with kllnng
Joseph Jourdan by blow OF the fist al G. oster;
also as 10 the violations OF the liquor law ana pool
selling several parties being now under bonds Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
A STRIKERS SUIT LOST.
HE WANTED TO RECOVER MONEY GUARANTEED
HIM BY THE OTHER wEAvERs.

Paterson. Sept (SpeciaD.-The suit OF David
Isaacs a silk weaver against John Noble tried IN
the District Court to-day. presented an amusing
senuel to the last great ribbon strike Nhen the
Golden Rod SILK Company weavers went on strike
Isaacs refused to obey the union mandate unless
h,s wages OF 81 n week were guaranteed him.
Noble was acting as recording secretary Tor the
Weavers' Association, and gave the required
promise.
The union paid Isaacs for two weeks after he
quit work but then the funds ran out. lsaacs
sought Noble who told him to whistle for his
,noray Tho strike lasted nine weeks. and Isaacs
Jailed 10 get work again He brought suit against
Mnhle for tle5 which he asserted was due him I'M
A. ,ba aPreeuent Judge Lewis granted non
emit On the ground that Isaacs should have brought
suit against the association instead OF hou'ns
Noble individually responsible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
SOTND-MONEY DEMOCRATS.
THE STATE CAMPAIGN TO BE CONDUCTED FROM
JERSEY CITY-DIsCUssGON REGARDING
STATE AND CONGRESS TICKETS.


JERSEY CITY-DIsCUssION REGARDING
STATE AND CONGRESS TICKETS.
Fifteen members OF the New-Jersey State Com
rnittoe OF the Sound Money Democrats attended IA
meeting yesterday afternoon In Taylors Hotel.
Jersey City Ex-State Senator Henry d. Winton
presided The recent State Convention authorized
the committee TO select the electors. but action was
deferred by the committee until It's next meeting.
They discussed the Werts law. as they must nom
mate by petition and secure the signatures OF 800
voters to the petition to have official ballots issued
FOR them as the Bryan electors Will be recognized
"a the regular Democratic nominees There were
other complications in the law. and the committee
decided 70 refer the question to exSpeaker James
Bergen for an opinion
Each member empowered to organize
county committee in the county he represents ana
make arrangements for public meetings ana the
dissemination Of campaign literature. The commit
didatcs for Congress The decision reached was
thaf this should be left to the members OF the
committee In the several Congress districts, VINO
will act as their Judgment dictates.
II was concluded TO establish headquarters III
Iersev CIV Dr. Leonard J. Gordon ana Coun-
se.or ono Grouse were selected as the committee
20 s.cnr. suitable rooms The committee adjourned
subject TO the call OF the Chair.
motion was adopted that an executive com
mite Of 1--WE be appointed. Chairman Winton
named James j. Bergen OF Somerset county. Dt.
T. ] Gordon. Of Hudson; F. l.. Meany. or Essex;
Jonathan blackwell. OF Mercer, ana Apram DE
KOnde OF Bergen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
CRITICISED BY REPUBLICANS.
A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHO
FAILS TO STAND WITH THE OTHER
PARTY MEMBERS


pabwav Sept (SpeciaD-Schoo Commissioner
rsv elected as n Republican member Of the Board
of Education from the strong Republican Third
Ward is the subject Of much bitter criticism from
penublicans and citizens generally for his dcserton
NJ his party associates and alliance with the Demo-
cratic majority in attempt to prevent the re-
election of City Superintendent OF Schools Kollin-
son and w H. Miller secretary OF the Board. The
Renubljcans have four members and the Democrats
two members Fay formed combination with the
two Democrats last spring and succeeded In block
ing the reappontment OF Professor Sturges Of the
High School It requires, under the rules. ma
iority Of all members TO adopt any motion or reso-
Iution OF the Board The terms Of Superintendent
Robinson and Secretary Miller expired on Septem-
her / The regular monthly meeting Of the Board
was held Monday evening Commissioner Cook
ID.mocratD Was absent When the nominations
were made Fay voted against both Robinson and
Miller giving no reason for his actions. and thus
,rrvcnted them from receiving the necessary four
Votes The Democratic members now contend That
under the act creating the Board both Offices are
vacont This contention. however, Is In opposition
"a The opinion Of City Attorney Vail who says that
thev both hold over until their successors are ap-
nointed There is complaint against either ON
rial as 10 his efficiency or attention to duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
OBITUARY..
JOSEPH II. LIPPINCOTT.

Joseph II. Lippincott. father OF the supreme
Court Justice, died Monday night in the family
homestead at Vincentown. He contracted cold a
week ago. and acute pneumonia developed Mr..
Lippncott born on his fathers farm at Mount
Holly. sevenyhve years ago, and spent his lire IN
farming lie amassed a comfortable competency.
He was active and managed several farms In ad-
dition TO his own. Mr. Lippincott came OF English
stock and adhered to the religion OF his fatner,
who was a Jealous Quaker While he took an ac-
tive interest in public affairs and held minor olflCes
of trust he refused to accept public office lie dld
not long survive his wife. who died On May l. Mr..
Lippincott will be buried on Friday in the family
plot In the Mount Holly Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
A TEAM KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.

Railway, n. j.. Sept. (Spec!aD.-Coonel j.
Blanchard Edgar lost two valuable horses this
morning The Colonel lives on handsome coun-
try seat on the Woodbridge Road, and Is a great
fancier OF horse-fesh He owns a number OF val
liable animals and two OF them this morning.
while being driven TO a road-wagon along the road
10 Woodbridge. became entangled In telephone
wire that had fallen across the electric wire OF tho
trolley line running from Railway to Woodbridge.
One OF the horses instantly killed py liS
electric shock and the other was so badly ourneo
that he cannot live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
SUPPOSED MURDERERS ARRESTED.

THREATS OF LYNCHING HEARD. BUT THE MEN
PROVE TO BE NOT THE ONES WANTED.
Burlington y. j., Sept. S-Two colored men were
arrested here to-day on suspicion Of being Crom-
well and his companion. the murderers Of John
Henke who have been at large IN a swamp for
several days. The found asleep in a
freight car and when the capture became known
he populace was excited. A crowd Of several hun
bred person followed the supposed murderers as
they were being taken to the lookup and there were
numerous threats Of lynchng. An attempt to
identify the suspected men failed, however. and 1t
was discovered that the negroes were not the per-
sons wanted They VIII probably be released this
II q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
HARVEY II. BCRRITT.

Harvey Hallock Burrltt. who left Newark two
years ago live orange grove in Florida, diel
at Bay View, in that State, last Saturday, at the
age Of sixtyfour During the war Mr. Burritt served
in the Navy the gunboats Seneca and Ticon-
6eroga and after the war he became engineer at the
BclleVille waterworks which place he held until
the Pequannock water supply was turned on IN
Newark lie leaves widow and two children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
SUICIDE FOR WANT or WORK.

So Sept. (SpeciaD.-Benjamin George.
=, I'"h resident Of this city. committed suicide
MS home in River-st at $50 O'Clock this morn
a." cutting his throat with razor. He was
c.,n eh' owing 10 lack Of work. He was re-
A.. employed by the Mershon Company. print
~ oeo'ge was thirty-three years old and man
FIR, Dient habits He attended service at the
thopyt sNsDyltran Church Sunday night. and al
his ~ . ne Aad seemed much depressed because of
susr,sc,t yii'4,y 70 secure employment no one had
leave eu mat he would commit such an act He
Tvs widow and one child
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
POOR BUSINESS FOR FAKIRS
THEY COMPLAIN OF THEIR LOT AT THE
STATE FAIR.
TRoTTING THE. PRINCIPAL ATTRACTION, BUT
THE STARTING is sLow-s.0oo PEOPLE

The second day of the big State Fair In Wavery
was blessed with favorable weather. There was
brisk wind blowing. and as IL swept over '''e
grounds II made the numerous hags snap merriV
about their poles. The PEOPLE began arriving cary,
but at no time did the crowd approach the throhs
OF Labor Day. fair estimate would pace tns
number present yesterday at about so" Inc
fakirs complained OF dull business. as the racing
seemed the chief feature.
Another attractive feature Of the fair was pair
OF fat colored people. man and woman, VINO rooe
a duplex bicycle. They appeared to weigh about
60 pounds. The woman was attired IN oress "
red. white and blue bunting with hat 10 ma'cn'
while her escort had on bicycle suit. The COUPE
rode slowly and graveiy about the grounds
A rumor spread in the afternoon that some
ayers-of-odds plying their vocation on t"e
grounds. and Director Jones tried to find them. Out
failed He declared emphaticaHy that no sa"onhs
would be permitted
James " Vail. Of Surf-ave., Coney Island late IN
the afternoon while walking on the road outs'oS
the fair grounds. run into by man speeding
horse Vail knocked down and Dadiy CUT Oh
the head lie was carried to the tent OF the FIRST
Aid to the Injured. where he was attended Dy Df'
Nelson =. Elliot. OF New-York
The Japanese acrobats and fencers furnished
much amusement TO the crowd In the grandstaho In
the intervals between the races The Streets Oh
Cairo did not seem to draw the crowds us man
ayers anticipated. and the show was SAID 10 DC
much below the average. The agricultural exhibit
was one Of the patronized features of the fair
to-day and stream of people passed 1t constantly.
The main exhibition building was also source OK
much attraction
James Cavanagh, Deputy Collector or Internal
Revenue. present, looking out for dealers In
spirituous beverages doing business without q
license. He caught only two violating the law, ana
they at once took out the requisite license,
Police Commissioner James Smith OF newark
known as Railroad Jim." was conspicuous ngure
for part OF the afternoon on the platform where
the japanese gave their unique exhibition, ana ne
seemed TO take huge delight i'm the show.
The racing slow. the delays In starting inc
horses being at times exceedingly tresome. Three
races the programme for the day. but only
two could be run OF. The third race for the ~
class purse 800 will be started at noon to-day.
Yesterdays summaries follow:
FIRST RACE-THREE YEAR-OLD cLAss-sTAkE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
SHOTGTNS N THE JAIL.

Fairview, Sept. (speciaD-John M'C"oe ce'e,
brated Labor Day by getting gloriousiy drunk ana
stripping himself IN the main street OF the village
For this he was arrested and committed 10 'ne
lookup by Mayor Ayers. Borough 'ouhci''iaN
- K Burdett went 10 the prison to see ui"' M
Cabe was safe. and he faced Two sn9'tum ,o,nJ
frightened official retreatcd hastily ana suMnlo.,,u
a marshal who persuaded McCabe to give up M ne
guns IL learned that the we"!Tn7; .V nv
which were loaded, had been ieft IN me 'ocn"p ~
two citizens who had been out hunting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
WHO PIT UP THE GREEN STREAAERf

F1,zabetb Sept, s Especially -Michael Began. the
rr,,aha,b builder who had a dispute with the Ut
der Of American Mechanics on Labor Day over
the mailing OF a green flag on the top OF the nag
mole at the new public school here. learned 'o-oss
that the joker who put up the irs ho e mas been
George M ,n Segsan's employ Motley was prompt
y discharged although he declared ne old has
on riSe and Ave children and lives at No sS High
Elizabeth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
MRS. CLARA HARVEY

Long Branch Sept (SpeciaD-Mrs. Clara Har-
vey. wife Of Charles f. Harvey, died at her cot
tage in Ccdar-ave. this afternoon after long ILL
ness. at the age Of forty-two years. She was for
MANY wears supcrntondant of the infant depart
ment OF the First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday-schoo and was well known by church
workers throughout Monmouth County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
he STEPPED INTO DARKNESS.

4 BRAKEMAN KILLED BY WALKING FROM CAR
THAT HAD BECOME UNCOUPLED.
William Behler tweuty-nine years old OF NO ~
Parsade-ave Union Hill. brakeman on frelght
train No Il. Of the West Shore Railroad, was
killed by an accident early yesterday morning
While his train was speeding northward the coup
ungs between two Of the cars broke unknown TO
rim When the train was at Tompkins Cove. ana
While Biehler was passing along the tops OF the
rs-s he stepped of in the darkness. lie was PUT
on freight train going to Weehawken hut died
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
4 CHILD KILLED BY 4 FALL.

Rosetta Won Gerichten. three years old. who lived
O, M 2y7 Y 4shington-st.. Hoboken. was playing
Yesterday in the yard IN the rear Of her home She
climbed on top Of a brick wal. but In trying TO get
do,,n she fell TO the ground. where she lay bleed
10 and unconscious. while her little piaymaies
liisa,ned FOR help DR. Foley was summoned: but
Could DO nothing for the child. who died thiry
,,inites later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
ROY DROWNED WHILE BATHING.

s,epben PuehIer OF No 4l0 Oak-st.. West Hobo
ken. went fishing in the Hackensack River near the
Rutherford trolley bridge yesterday afternoon with
his thirteen-yea old son. George Young Puehler.
in company with three companions. went swim
ming while his father remained fishing on the
hridga The boy was seized with cramps, and was
drowned The body was recovered and taken
home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
JUN p SUNDERLAND RELEASED.

k,rs.. Sunderland, formerly president OF the
vho o"a Telephone Company Of New-Jersey,
~ ,' as committed 10 Jail in Newark on May D.
q - MS connection with transactions In which
s-".'er OF men lost money was released yester-
NJ. '' settlement had been had. About $1,000
eundsriaessseo In the company by Newarkers. but
orL..aAu was arrested at the instance OF New
Who ts,., who were inoensed at his methods. and
Until - nun locked up by virtue OF civil process
the sa ,oine terms could be made. The nature OF
'0'HeHent was not disclosed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
Tile MEDLNG Will GIVES ~.

Paterson. Sept. (speciaD.-lt was expected 'ha'
o strike would be ordered at the SIX mill oil me
NEEDING Company this morning on ac-ouht Of
uonosed reduction IN the wages Of ribbon "ea'eiS'
The employees remained out several h9ut ,,, "i,'t
a.hich a Conference was held win MT Meuihs an"
ha weayers were ordered to work at the OLD SCALE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
THE FATHERS STORY.

Tho bodv OF Isaac Caryl who was nun 49,, -
SADDLE River on Labor Day by 'he i-'. 49,
the Wandels, whom he had gone ~ 49, dead
hroueht 10 New York and 10 the hoho - 49,.
,Do,,s father No ll6 East Eghty-loui vi
.' NO.. nv funeral will be held there to-day d.
o'clock. The Rev. DR.. Alder. -, , co., church
~ the Park Avenue Methodist Episcop"' ,,,m
y, ,h,cb tho murdered man was member WIN
omc,ate Isaac b. Caryl the father Wa n' n
Tribune reporter eas,b eyrief and the shock
sc ne nnTs and at first was aVerse 10 ,e etorv
The matter He finally consents e'id 10 'e'' '"o
as lai as as ef here about o'clock Monday nor.
ing and sad that I've was e Wsnnde and Frank
Wsnde we're great friends OF ms ana IN ~ oe Sis hi
they i've in Ei q iht Fort Lee ferry Then The
frst thing heard was IN ldas saddle River found
ta, c ne to the story that was told me 'heI
shorty aver df the iST Wandell boys said Say Ike
Come on down 10 see the stable. VIII 81 them
ing some in ,bb Stable together. and as Frank
onened the door Of the carragenV,use ~ me floor
the coachman standing ~ '"' NV bow had known
the coachman FOR long tme as o nrhtee s years
IN me efnp s he caught sight OF him he shouted
eo Wllism; nov I~. are ere, YOU YOU and III Keep my
lam saiq lie raised the fowlngpiece and shot my
son through The a heart and Frank wandel turned
MY 10y .yyiliam, what have you done? What
have YOU done? The man turhfu ai H III Locked
,hat nG w the eve. at the same time backing of
and he man did not shoot 80 oro,r T., ub,cb
-, An -. hmm was Jealous OF my son IS not true
isaac had known the man l9r VIZ, ,9p,s helieye
my nSu .,boeS who were there a. the time OF
he shooting also believe. Is that Mlnih NJ
leIins, tarce with the Wandell family was most
a. a., s,,ate one and Mrs WandeI, the WHO" oi
Justice Wandel, has often saic 'N"' sue 'o'"'1
q, ain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
PIRATES AT BOYNTON BEACH.

FURNITURE AND RIGGING OF YACHT STOLEN
WHILE THE AMATEUR SAILORS ARE ASHORE.
Elizabeth Sept (SpeciaD.-River thieves looted
the handsome yacht Gertie from Eizaoethport' OH
Sunday night near Boynton Beach. while the six
young men who had hired the vessel for short
cruise were on shore enjoying themselves The
thieves carried away al the furniture in the CABIN
together with all the food and drink which the
yachtsnen had provided for their sustenance. and
took part Of the ropes. rigging and sails The
victims Of the raid were Philip Drake. Thomas
Ward Fred Whppler. Albert West Richard
Crowley and Henry Barber, all from ENzaDeth:
hne Of them lost considerable clothing Ihey
ssd to hire tug 70 bring the yacht back 10 Eliza
&,hDorf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-09
HUDSON COUNTYs REPUBLICANS ENROL
MENT

The Hudson County Republican Committee has
issued a call for the enrolment this evening of all
Republican voters In the county. Places OF enrol
menf have been designated In every ward. town and
township.