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New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
VISITORS FROM VIRGINIA.
ID LAWMAKERS OF TIE OLD DOMINION II
sp1-CxrING NEW -LERSEY ROADS

ID LAWMAKERS OF TIE OLD DOMINION IN
sPECTING NEw-JERsEY ROADS.
Trenton. Feb tSpeciaD.-The lawmakers here are
preparing to receive early Tomorrow a big deleSa-
ton of their ofclal brethren from Virginia. headed
by the Lieutenant-Governor Governor OFerralI is
unable 10 come owing to the death yesterday OF
his father-in-law.
The Virginia party numbering about sixty In
AL are scheduled to arrive in Trenton at o'clock
IN the morning They will remain aboard the train
until o'clock. and will then be escorted TO break
fast at one the hotels After that they viii drive
10 the Capitol and be introduced formally 10 the
Governor and the Legislature. -
At noon luncheon Will be served in the hotel Inc
chief purpose of the delegation IS TO gather informa
ton and make observations relative to New-Jer-
eey's road laws and the highways constructed as d
result OF them II the weather Is AT all favorable
the party will be shown over the roads In Mercer
County Then they Will go by train TO Burngton
and from there drive through the excellent ROADS
in that section. Returning 10 Burlington they
will take the train TO Philadelphia, and thence go
70 Washington. DR. Hough OF Trenton. and POST
master Harrison. OF Asbury PARK nave been ac-
lively making arrangements for the visit.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
JERSEY CITY

]. III. Broome. tho architect OF the City Hail.
yesterday submitted TO the City Hall Commissioners
a number OF suggestions as to what should be done
to complete the building. The estimated cost OF the
extra work Will be about $40. 1000.
The first pile for the viaduct In Thirteenth-st
was driven yesterday at noon. The Street and
Water Commissioners and many interested property
owners were present. Andrew j. Corcoran. presi-
dent or the Board OF Trade made address In
which he said the viaduct would rapidly improve
that section OF tho city as II had no convenient
avenue to tho Heights. The cost OF the vaduct will
be about 100000.
The Greenville Turn-Verein will give its annual
masquerade ball on Monday February 10 I'm the
Metropolitan Hall. Greenville
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TWO PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENTS.

Trenton. Feb. (SpeciaD. D.-Governor Griggs Is said
to be thinking Of appointing Robert S. Green.
OF the late Governor Green as "A member OF the
State Board Of Assessors in place of Oliver Kelly
who has served ad interim for the last two years.
Kelly's name rejected by the Senate at tho
sessions of 1894 and 1885, but Governor Werts ap-
pointed him at the adjournment OF the Legislature
Of each of these years. Notwithstanding the pro-
tests of both Republicans and Independent Demo-
Gratis Last year numerous delegation from
Middesex came before the Senate and openly
monstratcd against Kely's retention in the Board,
but without avail
John c. Eisele, cx-Assemblyman OF Newark,
is said 10 be under consideration for appointmcn mt
as a member Of the Board OF Managers Of the State
hospitals. In place of the late George H. Jenkinson.
Of Newark. Mr.. Eisele made creditable record
as a legislator being particularly noted for his bill
regulating the policies issued by industrial insur-
ance companies. He is g. prominent insurance agent
N Newark.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
ARLINGTON AND KEARNY.

Ground will be broken this week for the founda-
tions OF the new Baptist Church in Arlington. f. w.
Dashe. one OF the leading members of the congre-
cation has purchased Il plot OF ground north OF the
church site on which he will have erected parson-
age for the Rev. W. ii. Jones.
The second annual financial statement OF ST.
Cecllias Church IN kearny-ave.. Kearny, published
last week shows that the young parish Is In
vigorous condition. well good financial stand
Ing.
The Arlington Dramatic Society Will give mas
querade reception on Thursday evening at the home
OF Robert Orrok. IN Stewart-ave Arlington Heights
The members OF the society Will meet at the home
OF Miss Bertha Rogers In Midand-ave., and march
to Mr. Orroks In a body.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
FOR KILLING A MAN IN A DUEL
TRIAL OF FRANK sERATTO, CHARGED
WITH MURDER
HE PLEADS sELF-DEFENcE-rHE TWO MEN
ouARRELLEp OVER A WOMAN SUPPOSED


TO BE sERArTos SISTER.
The trial OF Frank Seratto for the murder OF Sal
yator Murillo was begun yesterday In the Hudson
County Court OF Oyer and Termner. Rapid pros.
ress was made; the State has closed. the importanA
witnesses for the defence have been on the stand
and the case will probably go TO the jury to-day
The shooting is admitted. and the only question II
volved is whether Seratto acted in selfde.ence. tt
two men lived In East Eleventh-st. New-York City
They quarrelled over woman. II is hinted tha
she was Seratto's ffteen-year-old sister. The1
fought duel in Jersey City on Serato's challenge
the State asserts while the defence contends that
the challenge made by Murillo. Seratto Hre0
three shots. Two of the bullets entered Mdril!os
leg. but the third ploughed into his abdomen IN
ficting a mortal wound. He died next Gay.
carving knife with a sharp point was found about
hundred from where the fatal shots were nref.
The State contends that this knife probably belonged
10 Seratto, as 1t was on the line or the route ne
followed when he away, and was distant rom
the path taken by the men who carried the wounded
man 10 a saloon Murillo In his nte-rnortem state
ment. said that he was not armed, and mao ohy
that he supposed they were 10 settle the trouble WIN
The defence contends that Muro had the cary:
ing knife and about to use II when Seratto USED
The State produced two witnesses who saw the
affair after the first shot had peen hIeH ~. 'ls
was dark Seratto's mother. sister and brother tes-
tilted that the trouble caused by Mur.o visiting
their house while drunk ana using hsohs ys ana ua. ,
finally elected by Mrs Seratto and ner daushter'
He again visited them, and met with a cold recep-
tion. and sent challenge 70 seratto Inc de,ehd.
postal card purportng 10 have been written y
Murio were submitted in evidence seratto test.
defendant was on the stand when the cour, ad.
tourned for the day.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

Frederick o. Richter. for two years, and william
J. Brown George J. Donegan and John Scott "a
one year. The independent aspirant for the cap.
taincy is Henry Fl. Jennings.
Father John Keenahan. curate OF st. Henrye
Roman Catholic Church, has been taken to a.
Franc.ss Hospital, In Jersey City, for treatment a
an injured leg The youthful. priest is an enthusaS
tic cyc.ist and he recently badly bruised his les
by severe fall from his wheel HIS clerical dutieS
caused him to neglect the injury, and an absceaS
developed
The Bayonne Society for the Prevention a
Cruelty to Children Is ready for business. As IN.
Gicaed by It's title the organization aims 10 preyenl
cruelty 10 children and to for and protect nee.
iected abused or abandoned little ones
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
HIGH OLD TIMES AT RUTGERS.

A FPESHMAN AND A 'SOPH" EACH KIDNAFFED
sY THE OPPOSING CLAsS-ARREsTs FOR
BREAKING STREET LAMPS
New-Brunswick Feb (Spec.aD.-The sophomore
class Of Rutgers College held Its annual banquet
IN New Brunswick on Saturday night. previous
to the banouet the freshmen kidnapped Frank X.
Drury chairman Of the Banquet Committee They
took him TO Mtown on trolley-car ana COM
pelled him TO sit a barrel in grocery store and
eat crackers and cheese for an hour after which
they brought him back to this city ana allowed
him to Join his classmates. The sophomoteS' III 'o
yenge compelled Clarence Garretson. a freshman
70 attend their banquet. They made him sit at the
head OF their table with big bib tied around MS
neck while they fed him upon bread and milk from
a spoon He was also compelled TO make speech
praising the sOphomores ,. ,o,
After the banquet some Of the students broke a
glass in one OF the city lamps and were arrested
They paid the costs and fines and were reieaseo
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
THREE HURT IN A RUNAWAY.

Pennington Feb. Q (SpecaD. D.-While Miss Della
Larson and Mrs Charles Larson were driving in
6erseantsvile last night their horse became fright
ened and dashed down steep grade Mrs Larson
jumped from the carriage and escaped serious in
fury Miss Larison too frightened to jump
The horse came into collision with Ross Van Horns
vehicle. Miss Larson. Vanhorn and his brother
were all thrown violently to the ground and the
wagons were demolished. Miss LARSON was taken
10 her home where she lies In critical condition.
suffering from conclusion Of the brain. The van
horn brothers were badly bruised.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
To FOUND A HEBREW SCHOOL

Paterson, Feb. 8 CSpeciaD.-Several hundred prom
anent Hebrews gathered in Turn Hall yesterday
aftsrnoon to discuss the adv!sability OF rounding
q Jewish school. in order that their ancient ia"
euage and literature might survive. The movement
ss mart of a general scheme to be inaugurated
throughout the States -. .a,oaa on
Ferdinand Levy delivered an earnest ADDRESS, APP
healing for financial aid to save children from
Growing up inndes. The Rev. DR.. Samuel lsaacs
and the Rev DR. solomon Archer. OF New-iork.
fo,Iowed and DR.. Dickinson, OF Montana, also
spoke ~, ,.. ,oh t,ao,
mann president John Bieier secretary. and jacob
Kulainski treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
RIVAL BANDS SETTLE THEIR SUIT.

Vineland. Feb. (SpeciaD-The lawsuit between
the city Silver Band. of Vineand and the Inde-
pendent Band. OF Brdgeton. has come TO a sudden
settlement. by the terms OF which the Vneland
musicians virtually admit that they were wrong A .
delegation OF the Silver City Band went to Bridge
ton, ana after a short consultation paid to Frank
d. Carl, leader Of the Independent Band 0l 30 The
suit arose over the division OF the proceeds OF a
tournament held In N.neland by the two rival bands
several months ago The trouble to all an
pcarances settled. when. several days ago the mem
bers OF the Vinclani Band were summoned TO an
pear before Justice Dubois OF Brdgeton on We,ines-
day
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
A.. p. A. MEMBERS CHALLENGED.
NOT ALLOWED TO SERVE ON JURY IN Nun
DER TRIAL.

Elizabeth. Feb 3 (SpecaD.-The trial Of Nico 4
Orchetta for murder began this afternoon In {.
Union County Court and will last week There
are about one hundred witnesses TO be examined
Tho prisoner owns considerable property in Vest
field ~ j. and ran a large Italian boarding-house
there. He is accused OF stabbing to death coun'
tryman OF his known as Jack No. %" The mur.
der was the sequel OF quarrel over a game Of
cards.
Richard V. Lindabury counsel for the defencA
asked every taesman under oath II he belonged TO
the A. p. A. or the order Of American Mechanics.
The talesman peremptorily challenged II the
reply was In the affirmative. The panel was nearly
exhausted before the jury was chosen. some
prominent business men. the surprise OF those
in the courtroom. admitted that they belonged 10
the A. =. A. when their names were called.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
MICHAEL BARRY BROUGHT TO TRIAL.

New-Brunswick. Feb. (SpeciaD-After several
adjournmcnts involving months OF delay. the trial
OF Michael f. Barry. the alleged firebng on Indct-
ments for arson begun In the Middlesex County
Rice this morning The Indictment moved by Prose
cuor Adraln the charging Barry Louis
Fisher and Frank Williams with setting on fire tho
barber-s shop OF Paul Rose the morning OF Febrl-
ary Q. 1895 Fisher and Williams two OF the
eight prisoners who escaped from the County jail
by saving hole through the roof of one OF the cells
last June They have not been recaptured The
trials are expected TO disclose sensational features
Barry Is indicted on two other arson charges and
also for conspiring to break jail
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
NEW-JERSEY NEWSPAPER MEN.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STATE EDITORIAL AS
ISOLATION IN TRENTON

ISOLATION IN TRENTON.
Trenton Feb 9.-Thc annual meeting OF the New
Jersey Editorial Association held at the Hotel
Windsor to-day After the reading OF several papers
on newspaper subjects the following officers were
elected: President, George w. MCGOWAN. Bridge
ton: vice-presdent. J. f. Sumerson Beividere: sec
retary. Charles Bechtel Trenton: treasurer James
c. Yard, Freehold: Executive Committee-Sinnick
Chew, Camden: Frank Is. Baldwin. Orange;
Josiah Ketcham, Belvidere and w. Il. X. Mason
Bound Brook. Arrangements for consolidation with
the State Publishers Union. which is also meeting
here to-day. are being made. Legislation to pro-
hilit newspapers made up mainly Of patent pages
from securing municipal printing will be sought
this winter. No action taken on the subject
of a new law requiring the publication Of the egis
lative acts IN the newspapers Of the State This sub
ject is to be allowed to rest TIL next year.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
HARNs BURNED BY INCENDIARIEs

Morristown. Feb (speciaD.-The barn and stables
Of John Wilson, Of Brookside. were destroyed by
fire at o'clock this morning. Wilson's hired man
was awakened by the barking OF the watch dog. and
as he looked out of the window he saw two men
r,,nnn9 from the barn There five horses and
three COWS in the stables. and the barn was illed
s.,a,h Grain and farm implements. Two of the
hnrses and one COW were saved. The others were
burned, together with i6o chickens The loss s is
sncendiary Are at Brookside within ten days. and
the farmers are considerably excited
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
THE WR0NG NOTE.

From The Washington Star
This Is tho season OF year when beggars are most
plentiful ~
little ten-year- girl stood near an uptown
hotel soliciting aims In her hand she had n badly
soiled note. which she offered 10 each passer by
but most Of them were too busy to read H. and
contented themselves with dropping n small coin
IN her outstretched palm Finally a benevolent
looking old gentleman took the note and read II
His hand was Withdrawn from his pocket and ho
simply said: Very remarkable" and passed on
The note read "
ITO the charitable: The bearer Is a widow with
four small children to support. and IL very dest-
tute few cents may save her from starvation" !"
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
A VALUABLE HANDBOOK.

That excellent honored and influential Republican
Journal The Newark Daily Advertiser" has sue
ceeded IN making its Almanac and Cyclopedia for
1896" remarkably attractive and valuable. 1t con-
&a,ns an enormous variety Of useful information ar
ranged In highly effective manner us appear
pressive array Of topics which are handled with
ma rked accuracy and skill.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

sion OF the Commission after mutual agreement
between the NewYork. Sandy Hook ana Me%1ef niIef
boats now in the service and ffty-four pilots are
holding licenses under the State Board hity1ihIee
of whom are in active service on Sahuy Iioon; sSo
During the year the New-Jersey pilots pio'eo oS9
vessels Of all classes. , ~, ,. -.
tached TO boats during the year was *oiSoV %. Inc
unattached pilots earned 1898 6l
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
HOBOKEN.

Mayor Lawrence Pagan. Of Hoboken. left t.
Portland. Me-. yesterday to visit sister. He vi
return next Friday.
Simon Keefe thrty-ive years Old, living at Ma
s24 Cherry-st New-York. fell a distance OF twenty
five feet while working on a scafo.d at Fletoherb
drydock In upper Hoboken yesterday afternoon
and sustained internal injuries. He was removed
to st. Marys Hospital.
John Kroy sixty years old, Of Union HILL at
Junction Railroad at weehawken. yesterday morn.
ing In front OF approaching train He was
struck and instantly Killed The body was badly
mangled.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
pILorAGE COMMISSIONS REPORT.

Trenton, Feb 3 (SpeciaD.-The annual report OF
the Commissioners OF Pnotage was delivered to the
IXegislature tonight. The Commission reports that
early in the season a steamer chartered and
sent down the bay and IT'S tributaries 10 ascertain
II there were any obstructions TO free navigation.
Reports had freely circulated to the effect that
illegal dumping OF ashes mud and garbage was
going on in the harbor bay and tributaries OF New
York and New-Jersey, but no such Vioia"o" vi '"e
law was found. x.,,...a .,..r,
vessels Tor sailing vessels for pilotage by psrmis-
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
FRANKLIN.

purrlars broke into the station OF the Erie Rail-
road here on Sunday night. and stole the ticket
dating stamp and a quantity OF tickets, after COM
,i.,.lv ransacking the office. only ATTY cents in
money was taken The thieves gained an entrance
hv forc,ug open one OF the windows. The work Is
supposed 10 have been done by tramps.
,rh. passaic and Newark Electric Railway Com
many started on Sunday TO It's cars through from
passaic 10 the Belleviue Township line by way OF
I)elawanna Franklin. Nutley and AVondale
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TWO ELECTRICAL COMPANIES BLAMED.

coroNrR's VERDICT ~ THE CASE or A WOMAN
KILLED UY LIVE WIRE
Red Bank Feb. 3 pccaD.-To-day the Coroner's
inoucst was concluded I'm the case OF Mrs Lessie
Madison the colored woman who was killed by an
electric shock on Saturday. january % Inc
,yoman's head came In contact with a telephone
,.,,o y,h,ch crossed an electric light wire. The
coroncr's fury blamed the telephone company Tor
aunwing IT'S wire To become displaced ana nlameo
The electric light company for not seeing that us
wire was Kept clear.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
BAYONNE.

The annual election OF the Bayonne Rowing
Association will be held this evening With the
exception OF tho nominee for the captancy none
or the candidates on the following ticket. nominated
by the organizations Committee on Nomina IONS.
has any opposition: For president Aphonso 5.
osborne; for vice-president. Lewis A. Hawkes.; for
secretary, John II. Herber; for captain, Andrew
Phips j.: for lieutenant Herbert A. Smith; for
trustees Edwin II. Bennett Thomas Farless and
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
A YOUNG MANS SUICIDE.

Hackensack Feb. (SpeciaD.-A body which
proved to be that OF William H. Varey. son of
William J. Varley. OF Engewood found In
the woods the West Englewood station on the
West Shore Railroad, this morning and was brought
20 Coroner Rcardos morgue this afternoon The
young man had killed himself by cutting his throat
and one wrist. He had apparently been dead for
many hours. No cause for the act could be learned
The body was identified by Marshal Townsend, OF
Eng:ewood. who said he had not heard that the
m
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
VIGILANCE LEAGUE IN PHILLIPsBURG.

mo GROUND FOR EAsToNs RuMsoAKs"
PhillipsburR. y. J. Feb. tSpeciaD--rho oet'er
c,ss, of citizens IN this place have quietly organ
izod Themselves into Vigilance League Inc
purpose Of the league IL 10 Improve ths morais OF
IN. city and suppress the vices which are prevailing
ho-. % nm alarming extent ono OF the leaders OF
IN. orgnnlzation thus expressed himself:
we expect make hot night. ana VIII prose-
cur, and make AN example OF some OF these 'ei-
lows The Grand Jury is TO be kept free ana clear
- ~. saloon influence and we ar" going 10 trans
form Ph!ilpsburg from a Sunday dumping GROUND
for Easion's rumsoaks 10 respectable town on thal
Iav Tuige Scott. OF Enston. has explained 10 us
how this can be done and We Will at once begin war
ipon law breakers in rhillipsburg and vicinity.
II ls understood thht the lengu" VIII try 10 urlVc
an, tho "4p.a akeasles" murderOus assault WAS
recently made IN OF these resorts ana the ehgue
may take IL up and bring to light public scandal
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TIE Rrrrnr1cAN STATE CONVENTION

Trenton. Feb. (5peciaD The Republican STATE
Committee authorized Chairman Franklin Murphy
and Garrett a. Hobart to fix the date ~ tho con-
vention to choose delegates to the National Conven
t!on. Tonight Mcssrs. Murphy ana Hobart agreed
cal, the convention for Apr u or l6 In Taylors
Opera Hou. The Arst named Bay Will be chosen
II the Opera House is not otherwise engaged
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
" - ~

Tranton Feb 3-Senator Voorhees's bill to
Animate tho "Wooden Judges from the Com
mon Pleas Court will probably pass AFTER some
perfunctory open opposition on the part OF the
Democrats and more or less concealed hos''H'y
from those Republicans who want to SIT on 'iie
bench. look wise, draw salaries and listen 10 the
sweet sounds OF the voices OF those VINO aouiess
them Judge.
The Senate resolution for Joint committee 10
look into the existing borough laws mas ho' oo'''e
day too soon. The number OF poroughs anu
borough laws has multiplied so rapldiy !" iV
cent years that even lawyers have peen u''ao'e
n keen track OF them. There is no general iaw'
and boroughs side by slice are found operating
under wholly different statutes. Another trouoie
Is the facility offered by the present laws ioi
organizing boroughs In Bergen County, LOT eA
orn,e there are twenty-eight boroughs. and 1t
IS said that some OF them have not voters enough
to nll all the offices. The object Of the committee
l.. - ueka an investigation and report general
law intended to secure uniformity and get ria OF
the evils complained Of
The a,,.i-racetrack men were in high feather
tonight as a result Of the introduction OF sen
ator Voorhees, resolution reattrming the a'''-
tude of the Republican party toward gamoi'ie
This is the resolution drafted IN accoruaiee Win
the wishes Of the Rev. Dr. KempshaL senator
voorhees, and all who were conspicuous IN the
fight against the gambling legislation le"
wears ago insist that the constitutional aihei'u
ment on that subject must be repassed thls ses
sion no matter what becomes or the o'her
amendments. Their argument Is that any o'hei
course would be inconsistent with the pledges OF
the party.
Senator voorhees, has a bill that Will cause
much commotion In the breasts OF the poor oher-
ifs of the State whose compensation varies iron
81 900 to $4,000 year. This measure proposes 10
cut off the 81 fee paid to them for each Graho
Juror summoned to attend court
Senator "Bllr' DAILY of Hudson County. was IN
h,s sest tonight. He Is recovering from severe
attack of rheumatism and nervous prosi"'i0'
Some enemy Of his started the rumor that ne hao
eout with the idea of alternating the eAcecuNe'
democratic voters Of Hudson County
For an invalid the Hudson Senator was quite
gay Touching some remarks IN to-od!
Tribune as to the advisabty Of postponihs aIl
alteration Of the Constitution for another year
the Senator wanted TO know If the Repuohcan
marty had abandoned all It's good resoiutlohs'
He was Informed that it has no such INTENTION
A, the same time Senator DAILY. as the Demo
cratic leader said lot of complimentary Things
about The Tribunes Jersey edition
Governor Griggs came here early this after
MON and the ofiice-seekers and their friends re-
sumed operations. The Governor will make few'
If any. appointments this week There is eA-
traordinary pressure from the numerous canoi-
dates for Factory Inspector but these individuals
will probably remain on the anxious seat a ii''ie
longer The Deputy Inspectors cannot be re-
moved before 1898 except for cause. unless the
LEGISLATURE passes an ect ousting them
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

Paterson Feb. (specaD.-The up-country burg
lars who convicted Friday again
placed trial to-day and cdorgo Morgan. the
leader OF the gang. was convicted nine indct-
ments, and Jacob and William Cole found
guilty five charges.
The jury found verdict In all the cases without
leaving their seats. the one acquittal resulting
n charge OF looting the SusquehDi m Railroad sta
tion at Smiths Mills The men were remanded
for
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
POLITICIANS VISIT THE LEGIsLArrRE

Trenton Feb (SpecaD -Carret A. Hobart
Franklin Murphy and Congressman Fowler and
Loudcnslagcr were among tho numerous visitors
to Trenton this evening. Ex-Asscmhlyman Ralph
o. Ives. OF NcwYork. visited tho House and senate
see how Ncw-Jcrscy's lawmakers do business
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
SENATOR WUITICAR DEAD

Brdgeton. Feb. tSpecIaD.-Ex- State Senator
George 3. Whitcar. who fell heavily In his room
last week, died from the effects OF the fall last
night. He was seventy-one years old and had
been III for a long time