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Evening star., 1896-07-31
An Amer6can Ship Aground.

BATAVIA, Island Of Java, July 31.-The
American ship 8. D. Carlton, Capt. Ames-
bury, from New York on April % for
Shanghai, has been aground on the Pan
tang reef. She was leaking badly when
floated, but her commander hopes she will
be able to proceed to her destination.
Evening star., 1896-07-31
ON Application Denied.

Pardon Application Denied.
The President has denied the application
for pardon in the case Of William D. Swan,
convicted in the District of Columbia of
keeping a disorderly house. and sentenced
to 500 days In Jail.
Evening star., 1896-07-31
Naval Movements.

Tn& Columbia left Brunswick, Ga, this
morning for Tompkinsvflle, N. Y. The Ban
cr9ff hs arrived at New London.
Evening star., 1896-07-31
An Unruly Crowd.

Chief of Police Eldridge, who looked at
the bodies, gave orders for their disposal.
Then 1t was carried to where the corpses
lay, and the men looked with their lam
terms like great firef1Ies floating about the
ruins.
While this was going on the crowd was
lined seven or eight deep around the splin-
tered cars and interfered considerably with
the gang OF laborers. Word had been sent
dent to the city for police aid and q patrol
appeared almost as soon as the vanguard
Of the crowd.
They took charge OF the entire affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
THE GTARDT4N NAY BE DISCHARGED.
CLAIMS TO THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 HAVE BEEN
STRICKEN OUT


After hearing arguments of the lawyers in the
case o. Thomas Crossley. guardian FOR Miss c.
Victoria Peddie. whose accounting has been under
examination for some time in the Orphans Court
At Newark Judge Kirkpatrick will to-day make an
order directing that Crossley's accounts. as amend
ed under direction Of the Court. be passed. Claims
by the guardian TO the amount OF about $1,000 have
been stricken out and Will have TO be accounted
for bv Crossley II Is expected also that Judge
KIrkpatrick will discharge Crossley from the
guardianship and appoint new guardian. an ap-
plication 10 this effect having been made 70 the
Court The last statement filed by Crossley
amounted 70 s47.5i2 ~ In gross charges After the
excisions made by the Court In several examina-
tions Of the items the amount reduced by
s17ss 3d.
Miss g Victoria Pebble Is the granddaughter OF
the late Thomas 3 Peddie. who was Mayor OF
Newark for two terms and served two terms In
Congress He was a wealthy trunk and bag manu-
racturer and made large benefactons during his
life He richly endowed the Peddie Institute. gave
Se5 On for the Peddie Memorial Baptist Church. OF
Newark and made other gifts His SON John
Peddie was Victoria's father. When he died he
left a large estate. and Mrs Thomas B. Pebble
diving aftervard. about 10000 fell TO the share OF
tho daughter who II now nearly nineteen years
Thomas Crossioy who made guardian for the
estate in 1891. He nled statement In 1893. which
was PASSED About year ago an unpleasantness
arose In the home Of the guardian. at East Orange
and Mrs Crossey and Victoria left the house md
went 10 live at the home OF James F.. Crossley In
Massachusetts,. When the guardians statement
was filed early In the present wear. Miss Peddie
made objections 70 n. and In subsequent hearings
In the Orphans Court the tens were scrutinized
and numerous charges were stricken out by order
Of the Court The guardian Is under 500 900 bonds
OF the American Surety Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
A CTCLIST RAN INTO HER.
FROM BITING HEP CHEEK AS SHE FELL TIN
YOUNG WOMAN MAY DIE

FROM BITING HEP CHEEK AS SHE FELL rHA
YOUNG WOMAN MAY DIE
River Edge Aug. (SpecaD.-Mss Emma Dusen'
bury. daughter Of Henry G. Dusenbury is tho sub
iect OF unusual interes; among medical men ana
OF sympathy from neghbors OF the family. On
JuIy Miss Dusenbury run into by bicycle
ridden by Michael Swack and thrown violently 20
the ground. Although not seriously injured by the
wheel the young woman bit her cheek when she
fell. severing facial artery I, has bafned treat
nent and may prove fatal. Miss Dusenbury has
been carefully treated but the wound has not been
thoroughly heaed frequent hemorrhages occurring
and causing her great distress.
/, has been stated on several occasions that the
young woman OF danger. but she has been
gradually falling and yesterday IL was reported
that she might die any minute. DR.. White, OF
Hackensack with the patient all last night
and the greater part Of to-day. The last report
was that the bleeding had again been checked. but
the experience OF the case has been such 70
give friends but little announcement. Miss Dusen-
bury Is twenty-one years old and bright young
woman. whose large circle OF intimates are greatly
distressed. Mr. Dusenbury is harness dealer II
Duane-st, New-Ycrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
PRICE ASPIRES TO LEADERSHIP.
THE ESSEX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN SAID
TO BE ELBOwING JIM SMITH OUT
PLACE

TO BE ELBOWING JIM SMITH OF
OF HIS PLACE.
Following the action Of the Democratic Commit
tee next Wednesday night in signifying 70 those
members who refuse TO support the chicago hofni-
nees and platform that they will have 10 resign
from the committee an effort is TO be made 10 nave
the Jenersonian Club the representative Demo
cratic organization in Newark, hold a meeting ana
formally indorse the ticket
Sentiment in the club IS divided Some members
are unaterably opposed 70 Bryan anc hepuuia'io',,
others have declared In favor OF Endorsement, anH
SIN others favor a waiting policy holding that
nothing should be done until after the state Con-
vention shall have met and deemed the atutuoe OF
the Jersey Democracy. The latter course II
understood 70 be in compliance with the wishes OF
United States Senator Smith. who Is member OF
the club.
The Joel Parker Association. which is social or
ganization composed of Democratic politicians mas
also preserved a neutral attitude but some express
sion Is expected from the club within fortnight
Chairman F. L. Price OF the Democratic County
Committee announces that the campaign In the
county will begin on August Is 1t Is intended to
get every Democratic organization in the county to
make definite declaration before that date with
out any regard to what the State convention
may do. go
There is no doubt that the State Convention will
,ndorse the work Of the Chicago Convention.
leading member OF the County Committee said TO
The Tribune far & SonYsnton 10 meet
gssex Hudson Camden and all the county delega-
tons will favor the Endorsement. We've got 10
w. ~. a fgh on that line surrender. ana that We
dnn;t nropose 10 do The result will be Dig change
I'm leadorshp Colonel Price. In this county. saw
his chance to iump into a State leadership when he
Ard bombs on the night OF Bryan nomination
xhfle the other leaders were sulkng In their tents,
and il BRYAN wins Price Will elbow Jim Smith out
81 the control Of the Federal patronage In this
State His telegram 10 Bryan The night that me
County Committee Endorsed the Nebraska man was
an anchor to windward.
TrIdqc Gottfrcd Kruger. who was q delegate 20
CStraso and who returned saying that ne would
vote FOR Mckinley represents several thousand
crr,an votes He will be labored with TO change
nj. yaws and come out for Bryan. II Senator Smith
gi;.es in 10 the Chicago ticket. when ne returns
g., Lnrone Judge Kruger may be persuaded TO
- -, Iaost lend his aid 10 the State campaign. and
bot in the estimation Of the politicians Il the most
important part Of the programme this year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
NEWS
" 80 ~
8. LONE WOMAN's FEARFUL FATE.
-ru HER CLOTHING ArI.E FROM AN OIL.
STOVE EXPLOSION. SIZE LEAPS OUT
OF A WINDOW.


-oman about forty years old. who Is believed
l.. - Mrs Annie Prosser. lSiag on the top floor
,hree-story tenement-louse in the rear OF
~. Xxx Firs,-st Hoboken. net a terrible fate yes
..,sv afternoon as the result OF the explosion OF
a. oil stove.
o.. was working alone n the kitchen when the
80 hew I'D with loud report, and the oil
.sa over her clothes She hastily picked up
~. .,ove and threw 1, IN a hallway. In so doing
-. ..rrents caught fire and in an instant she was
,o,,d N flames She screamed for help and he:
e1Ne,u.t-r cres were hear1 by Thomas Hodnett and
eeo"Hfae who live on the second floor. Hodnett
hiss.S ,,nsfairs but before he was able 10 burst
huIthe" .oor leading 10 Mrs Prosser's apartments.
~ "a S-esrzied woman sprang upon the window ledge
.e s summed into the rear yard she landed on me
~ 'cta small shed and lay burning ana crying
ni,eously unit! neighp0rs ran o"' anu 'DNNee1 40
snlo'neI'' nan time was found that the house.
~ n ts mere tincer box, was on nre. and an
wh!on rss sent IL from Box Is. Detective
earin r,a-.o, summoned an ambulance a few min
Oanieea and the woman was taken TO St Mary's
Hospital ,,, ., police HAYES searched the
woina" 10 Prosser. written upon It, showing that
name ~ enosit OF $50 in the Dry Dock Savings
lrsutu1 AID that Mrs. Prosser lived apart from
-Nettsrsbsrs who was al present In the old coun-
neI NJ .he- three children.
ny WI la a, S. Marys Hospital last night that
II Wa we. terribly burned and would prob
We " W. :, was thought that some Of her bones
aoy tb,ossn IN her leap from The window.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
RANSOM MUST PAY DAMAGES.

1,"isoaie' Aug tspeciaD-Abert L. Rawson. the
.usi has been again defeated by Celestine Ga udin
~, VIC "ioo"' from whom he procured number OF
Its ana used them for a newspaper article in
.ao o. as she alleged. ,ranslating them FOR her.
n &c was given for the damages the sum OF 500
.A"son claimed that the widow employed him TO
Ia ~ a,e ne letters. and he pu; in a claim equal
isho, rruict against him compensa ION for his
E,ns me case was tried before Justice Angel at
was dscIs5, afternoon and last night the
heh ..teciuto IN favor OF Inc widow The Jus ice
Wou mar there was no evidence prove that the
nag hao employed Rawson for the purpose ne
"a sS'ea Judgment has been entered against Raw
Svr 'or me S2C0 and 1t is said that the Sheriff Will
IVY UPON lis effects this week "''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
A NETWORK CYCLIsT DROWNED
IN HIS STRUGGLES HE NEARLY cAUsEs
THE DEATH OF HIS BROTHER

Paterson. Aug. 2 (SpeciaD-Michael +. scenI0.
twenty-nine years old. living at No. SIS West FIN.
tieth-st.. New-York. was drowned in the Passase
Falls Basin this afternoon.
Sullivan. accompanied by his brother-in-'a~'
Gustave Roth. and four comrades OF the GREEN
wich Wheelmen. rode TO this CITY, arriving nefo
about o'clock Soon afterward they vlsitse
Rouchfuss's Bathing Pavilion and went In swim
ming. The all expert swimmers ana y
single file made their way outside the guarus y
the rocks 300 feet away. Ninety feet above tnems
the chasm bridge, a large crowd gathered u
watch their antics in the water. ,
The rocks were slippery. and sullivan ieu snS
cut deep cash in his shoulder. He dec.ineo AZ
s!stance, and dove of in advance OF the others.
swim for the float. Roth kept near him ana 2
little in advance His attention was attracted ny
deep groan and, turning his head. ne saw sui.Ivsn
his face livid. throw up his hands and go DOWN
Roth reached his brother-in-law as ne came Up
and seized in yiselike grip and carried una n
water. He Is slightly built, while the drownIn3
man weighed fully 100 pounds When ne rsa &C 60
the surface more Roth called for help; ana y
great effort managed to wrest himself 'oS Ssx
Thomas Ashworth the guard at the patns h.o
swan out to give assistance but was 700 ave , 70
save Sullivan who sank In twenty feet OF wa.er'
Roth managed 10 reach the shore ana sank !, e rs.
hausted crying like child. Every enort 20 re-
cover the body has been futile. and It Is ocneveo
10 have been swept the dam and INTO tne
rapids OF the Valley OF the Rocks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWN0.
NEWARK.

James O'Donnell. living at No. es Condit-st' Va
struck by a troley-car OF the Bank-st. line at Cen
tral-ave and Dey-s... about midnight SATURDAY.
while attempting TO cross the tracks He was picked
UP unconscious and taken TO the City Hospital His
face head and body badly bruised and II was
feared that his skull fractured Yesterday
ODonnell resting easily and the physicians said
he would recover.
James C. Mccarthy. Of No. Is New-st.. attemptso
to board a moving trolley-csr at Norfolk-st ana
Central-ave on Saturday night, and missing his
footing thrown Violently, receiving severe IN
juries He taken 10 the City Hospital.
Most OF the pastors in Newark are taking CHER
vacations and the pupirs OF churches
that remain open for the stay at home people are
generally supplied by cle-gymen from other nearby
towns The arrangement, Is IN most cases agrecApie
to congregations as 1t affords them change m the
style OF pulpit discourse. and new ideas ana sus.
gestions. Some OF the absent pastors are ABROAD
and others sticatinR at the seaside resorts
The Consolidated Traction Company now has 20
open cars running the different lines belonging
70 the system. This is more than the total NUMBER
OF in operation under the old management OK
the street railroads in Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
A SUMNER CAMP FOR BABIES.
THE NOBLE CHARITY OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS
OF PIAINFTEI.D

OF PI-AINFTELD.
Pla!nheld Aug (SpeciaD-The Summer Camp
Cor Babies has been opened the summit o. the
Watching Mountains. west OF PlainAed. Il was
established by the Plainheld circles % Kings
Daughters and built by the people OF Plain
field. Early in the spring the work begun. a
space having been cleared the mountain TOP by
schoolboys and girls. Local carpenters and build
we're asked 20 contribute. and enough responded
in their spare time 70 a credi,able summer
home the peak OF the mountain.
The plans outlined will result In great benent 70
the poor babies OF Plainfeld. Mothers OF little
ones who are Il! and in need Of fresh air med-
cines and skilled nursing ride early in the morn
ing 20 the end OF Somersei-st. on the trolley
AID from there stages convey them 10 the TOP OF
the mountain. They remain a. the camp all day
and return home in the evening with renewed
health Miss Caroline RendeN. NewYork nurse,
supported by the Kings Daughters, takes care
o. the little ones in their mothers absence.
The camp stands back from clearing the
brow OF the mountain. whore floats white flag
with Kings Daughters cross in red upon II. II
Is wooden structure OF simple design and rustic
IN style At end OF the large room that con-
e'ltutes the lower floor IS great wide rustic fire.
place built OF rough stone. which was pald for hv
pared the meals given the children. am hero ,ieo
vii be cots for the accommodation OF tho.s too m
to roam around or be taken about the ANN
There IL Indebtedness and there is Nv
r the treasury OF the local union for defrayiAs the
expenses Of the camp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
oRiyGE'S LIGHT CONTRACT.
THE AWARD GOES TO THE EXCELSIOR ELECTRIC
COMPANY OF NEWARK

THE AWARD GOES TO THE EXCELSIOR ELECTRIC
COMPANY. OF NEWARK
o-,na Aug . (SpeciaD The puzzling question
arord OF the contract for lighting the streets
~ orange has at last been settled and on Monday
sv.n,ne the committee will recommend 70 the Com
mon Council the awarding OF the contract OF the
Excelsior Electric Company, OF Newark The low
eat hid ss5 per lamp OF 200 candlepower per year.
on a Ave years contract. was made by this COM
many Although the award will be made to the
Excelsior Company. It will be Immediately trans
ferred 70 the Peoples Light and Power Company,
OF Newark the holders OF the present contract.
President Philip y Jackson. OF the Peoples Com
pany states that he has contract for the assign
rnent OF the Orange award to his company
This insures the lighting being done by RESPONSE
bic company The Peoples Company recently
bought a large tract of ground alongside the
Watching Railroad In Lakeside-ave.. and Will ct
once begin the erection OF new and strictly up-to-
date power plant FOR only the city arc lighting.
but for incandescent and power purposes "a we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
THEFTS AT THE STATE PRISON.
A CONVICT STEALS A PAIR OF TROUSERS AND
GETS TWO DEPUrY-KEEPERs INTO TROUBLE

=
Trenton Aug (SpeciaD.-There is trouble In the
State Prison a pair OF cheap blue trousers.
Deputy Keeper John ". Colver has been forced 10
resign and the resignation Of DeputyKeeper
George ". Clayton has been demanded by the Board
o, Prison Inspectors and Head Keeper Moore. but
clayton refuses 70 90.
v Henry Rothschllds g. Co.. who have the con-
Uaci for working the prisoners In the clothing de-
partment Of the States penal Institution. reported
70 Head Keeper Moore that a pair Of blue trousers
mad been stolen from tho shop. search was made.
and convict named Martha who Is confined in the
vas wing and employed IN the clothing shop. was
s0c-sed. and confessed the theft. When asked what
o become q the trousers Martha said that ne had
s'''en them for Deputy-Keeper Colver. VINO was
County
I've, liver had been changed from the east 10 the
ne wing. and how the convict managed 10 deliver
ion Srts puzzled the head keeper. Deputy cay
srd 80 tailed In. and he frankly told Mr. Moore
had 1919 ~ Board Of Prison Inspectors that Marrita
nv ct-ested him 10 deliver small parcel 10 Dep
~, .II..ef and he mad done He had learned
ara ~ 1ers was pair OF trousers IN the package.
scSids ADVISED Colver 10 return them 70 the Roth
Co. op Colver promised 10 do sc. but did not.
f,or ~, never reported the theft. and his resEna-
IT, ~ss oen1an ded on that account.
sr,ne matter Is regarded serious by the prison
.epers Will not scruple 70 conspire with convicts
< TOD the factories Numerous petty thefts have
reported by the contractors OF late. Deputy
ri" osson VINO was appointed from Red Bank, de-
49, NAV ne mao no Interest In the affair. He said
80 80, ne thought thar Colver had returned the
CTS 10 the ROfhschilis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
A BURGLARY ~ WEST ORANGE.

Orange, Aug 2 (SpeciaD-The first burglary that
has taken place In West Orange for long time was
reported 10 the police this morning. Edward
Sawyer lives In Holly Cottage. on the NaHey
Road. opposite the Edison Laboratory. The famiiy
IL away In the West. and the house Is In charse ~
Miss Ellen Sconeld elderly woman Last nis"'
she was awakened by the sound OF some one
49,, od IN IN. house and was so frightened that
abe Law still and made cutlery ON eoHihs 90 -,
stairs this morning she found thas me ne noa,e Wiz
bnan .nferad by forcing open one OF tne rear WIN
Sows ana that lot OF clothing and other articles
$40 u,isstns There v no clsw TO the thieI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
THE MARY PATTEN DISABLED.
A PIN ON HER WALKING BEAM BREAKS CAUSING
HER SIX HUNDRED PASSENGERS CON-
SIDERABLE DELAY

HER SIX HUNDRED PASSENGERS con-
SIDERABLE DELAY.
Long Branch Aug (SpeciaD.-The steamboat
Mary Patten and the steam launch Charlotte were
disabled to-day in the South Shrewsbury River.
Tomorrow they will be towed into New-York for
repairs
The Patten. IN command Of Captain Lewis. left
Jane-st.. NewYork. al s;45 o'clock this morning.
having board six hundred passengers. Just be-
fore the vessel reached the Highland Beach land
ing the pin the walking beam broke The yes
SCI however. drifted into her dock a few min
Gtes before her running mate. the Pleasure Bay
which left New-York a half-hour later, arrived
In the time the steamer Elberon. which was
anchored at Branchport had been called for, and
between the two the Patterns passengers were
safely landed
The return trip Of the Patten was made by the
steamboat Tourist, belonging to the New ork
Pleasure Bay and Long Branch Line, which LEFT
three-Quarters Of hour behind her scheduled
time Pleasure Bay in order 10 accommodate the
stockholders of the other company.
The steam launch Charlotte the property OF
W. r. Patten. son-n-aw Of Philip DAILY. broke
down while running from Pleasure Bay TO High
land Beach and anchored of Shallow Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
Jersey CITY.

The police OF the First Precinct on Saturday
night visited the saloons and confscated the
nickel-in-the-slot machines. They seized four ma
chimes The back Of one OF them had been re-
moved and the machine set against the wall. en-
abling the proprietor or bartender manipulate It,
lamp exploded In the hallway OF Arnold
Mainelke's dwelling house No. 50 Frankln-st. The
flames were promptly extingushed by the hremen
of Engine No a. The damage IL estimated at Sa0
A man and boy engaged IN the lottery policy
game were arrested By Detectives Pearson ana
McNally late Saturday night The prisoners are
NJ A Priest forty-four years old OF NO. ~
Henderson-st who had lottery drawings IN ms
pocket and James Gallagher. seventeen years cln
Of No iie Plymouth-st who is charged with being
messenger for lottery-policy gamblers me ne
prisoners are employed by a New-Iork agent or
hacker and returning with copies OF w
slips" or evening drawings Iney were arre''ee
The wagon Of jams W Greene t Wmsrf.
ave late Saturday night. The wagon was wrecked
the horse injured and james Callahan. OF NO ~
Johnston-avs the driver. was thrown TO the stress
and severely hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
POLICEMEN HELD UNDER BOND.
THEY ARE CHARGED WITH AssAULTrNG MAN
WHO REsIsTED ARREST

Paterson Aug. (5peciaD.-Patromen August
Ninkler and John Jarvis we're arraigned before
Justice Levy last night and required 20 furnish
5000 bonds for atrociOs assault and Ia ttery John
White the complainant Will institute suit for SO 900
damages against the city Of Paterson.
White brought TO the starion-house on Thurs
day night bleeding profusely from many wounds.
He had resisted and attacked the officers with
a chair when they n-ered his house to prevent his
attacking his wife and children White declares
hiS nome was entered without warrant. and insists
that the clubbing outrage. Mrs White,
who the policemen say. begged them her
from bodily injury denies their statement. and will
appear as a witness for her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
YOUNG WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
WHILE DELICIOUS FROM ALCOHOLISM SHE CUTS
HER THROAT.

xu,,r DELICIOUS FROM ALCOHOLISM SHE CUTS
HER THROAT.
,.-s Elizabeth Bremen. twenty-five years OLD. OF
~ N J.rerson-st, Hoboken, committed suicide
..s,dsy morning by cutting her throat with a
carving knife and her husbands keen-edged razor.
Frederick Bremen explained 20 the police that
his wife was habitual drunkard. and for the
las, three days had been undergoing treatment by
Dr. Drasel for alcoholism. She became delirious
Yesterday morning. and Bromen decided to send
her 10 s.. Mary's Hospital Bremen set out on
foot yesterday morning for the institution 20 make
Arrangements for his wfes admission. leaving her
alone In their apartments on the second floor. Soon
after his departure the unfortunate woman seized
a long rusty carving knife and drew ii across her
throat. IL made ragged incision. Then opening
her husbands razor she again cut her throat.
ehe fell in the doorway between the front room
ard bedroom. and died before Bremen returned
from the hospital
Bromen was almost Frustrated with grief when
he found his wife's body. The blood stained razor
was found lying across the carving knife on tho
6oor by the woman's side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-03
ELIZABETH.

man who gave his name "a George slosson o.
New-York was arrested here on Saturday on
charge of stealing lot Of tobacco and other articles
out o. the store OF Frank Graf. In broad-st' Inc
prisoner was arraigned in the Police Court yesterday
and committed TO stand trial for larceny.
John Conrad. a retired contractor. died yesteroey
at his home No ga Palmer-st. He was seventy.
eight years old and had lived In the city over loy
Years He leaves four sons all OF whom are engaged
In business in Elizabeth. HIS wife died several years
ago A.. r,,..
Mary Higgins one OF the oldest women In EliEa-
be,hport died Yesterday at the home Of her son. NO
4Ol Wall-st She born In Ireland, ninety-thres