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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
JAIL AS A "GREENGOODS" OFFICE.
PRISONER ADvERTISES AND RECEIVES
MAIL. BUT SHERIFF TOFFEY DE-
CIDES TO STOP IT.

ClDES III SIOf
James g. Wilson, the "greengoods" swindler. who
is serving a term OF six months In the Hudson
County Jail, on Jersey City Heights. has discovered
that he can carry on swindng operations although
a prisoner without being molested Several weeks
ago he had inserted advertisement in the Sunday
issue OF a NevYork newspaper announcing that
no was In possession Of valuable secret when
would enable people to become wealthy without
labor. This secret he willing to impart for the
nominal fee of ST. Those desiring to possess the In
formation requested to communicate In writing.
Inclosing the fec to ]. G. Wilson. No 5ss Newark
ave- Jersey City. This Is the street number OF the
jail.
heavy batch Of letters was received with every
mail. and Sheriff Toffey conferred with United
States Commissioner Romane. Secret Service In
spector Esqurol was called into the conference.
The decision reached that there was nothing
In the law to prohibit Wilson from receiving his
letters. and the Postmaster-General had recently
issued an order that the officials of jas cannot
tamper with the letters for prisoners and must de-
on Sunday last Wilson renewed his advertisement
and has been receiving about NIFTY letters gay
Warden Mitchell yesterday consulted Judge Hud-
speth. OF the Court of Common Pleas; The Judge
and under the jurisdiction Of the United states
District Court for New-Jersey Sheriff Torey Is
averse to having the County Jail while under his
Jurisdiction converted into den for swindlers. and
he decided yesterday to apply the rules ,nat shrs
institutions. which limit the number Of letters a
prisoner may write TO one month commissioners T
Romano said yesterday that he would take action
in the matter Wilson's mails Of yesterday and
Tuesday are held by the Sheriff.
Wilson was arrested in Jersey City two months
aro = He had established a greengoods agency in a
Pavonia ave. sa.oor. and vas arrested whi.e re-
ceving batch OF letters from pfSspectve
District Court Trenton and escaped with the iignt
penalty OF six months in the Hudson county Sad,
perform labor OF any kind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
A PAINTER CONVICTED OF ARSON.

HE TRIED TO BURN BUILDING IN WHICH
MANY PEOPLE LIVED.
Charles Cairns convicted OF arson yesterday
in the Hudson County Court of Sessions. He had
palnt shop in the ground floor OF three-story
frame building, No. 2ls Ernest. The upper hoors
were occupied by poor families On the night OF
sunday January g. Cairns was leaving the
shop about o'clock. A moment later blaze was
noticed In the shop. The door was forced open by
Michael Curry who found a pa!ntpot ablaze and
threw II into the street. Curry noticed strong
odor of illuminating gas In the SHOP ana on ihVesu-
cation found that both gas jets had been turned on
The State proved that Cairns was insured for
$1,000 and had moved the bulk OF his effects from
the place the previous night at almost midnight
The defence tried prove alibi that Cairns had
made no of the fact that he intended closing
his shop and storing his stock and utensils ana na
ne had given his Insurance policy two weeks before
the fire TO friend. Patrick Powers TO have a
transfer made to the place where the stock was
stored
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
4 SERIES OF BICYCLE ACCIDENTS.
WHEELwOMEN IN MORRISTOWN MHNi
WITH VARIOUS KINDS OF MISHAPS

Morristown, April 20 (speciaD.-Miss Getty Voor-
bees and a. little daughter Of Samuel FREEMAN
president OF the Morristown Trust Company "e,e
rid,ne their bicycles this afternoon and had a COLI
zion in front of the First Presbyterian Church.
They were both going at a fast rate OF speed anu
came together with considerable force ana oo'h
were thrown violently to the ground. Ihose WIN
saw the accident rushed to assist MISS Freeman
as it seemed as though she must have peen hur.'
but the girl picked herself up, brushed OH the d'r
and stepped up to Miss Voorhees, and shook hanos
and then both got their wheels and RODE away
together.
A little later Miss Charlotte Howell VINO Is
novice on the wheel. riding down speed"eh-
ave. when she lost control Of her wheel, just oppo-
site police headquarters. At that point there Is
flight OF steps, about twenty feet hign ieading
down the hill The wheel started for the mead OF
these steps and 1t looked as though she would De
dashed down the steps and seriously injured II not
killed. AS the wheel reached the top. Mat IONS T.,
bookkeeper In the National Iron Bank, caught the
rider In his arms and saved her - -,
AS Miss Mast daughter of Thomas Mast. the
artist and Miss Jessie Johnson were wheeling down
Speedwell-ave this afternoon. Miss Mast ran over
a little girl playing in the street. The little girl
was knocked down and badly hurt and Miss Mast
was thrown from her wheel Miss Mast ran to the
girl, who lying In the road, and picking her
UP In her arms carried her into the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
FINANCE BOARD IS HARMONl0Cl
WITHOUT COMMENT 1T AGREES TO ADVp
TISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR A PERAA'
NENT WATER SUPPLY.


Tho effect Of the recent change in the Jersey n
Board OF Finance is apparent In the aiacr,u
which the new Board concurred in the resolution
the Street and Water Board to advertise for p0
posals for a permanent water supply. Inc F'na1'
BOARD concurred without a word OF comment y
Commissioners Jones and Hardenbergn VINO We'
not reappointed had always contested inc aass~
ing for bids until a competent ana uno'aseo
pineer had made a careful examination Of inc "sss
sheds and presented a detailed report IL I'm" =
succeeded themselves they could nave ue0 w y
resolution az Commissioner Detwier 10 connnee
his home by q severe illness.
The Finance Commissioners also ATTENDED q
ference Yesterday with the Mayor and suees ~
Water Board about the water question. -
that the temporary supply now furnished
East Jersey Water Company and the conunusa0
of the supply were seriously discussed In no -
sey City has not ratified the agreement WIN =
East Jersey Company. which has been unsos J
execute he contract 1t made to supply ~".-
gallons a day at $43 for each million gallons :.
has offered an agreement TO supply as n'usu ~
can until its new pipe Inc is completed ao'a' ."
vember next. at $50 per million gallons
The city is free 10 reject this agreement Az
fcials have a strong suspicion that the Eaes M
Company is playing the confidence sa ,ie ~ a.
endeavoring 10 prevent tne Sy,.s mn,m II shal hu
,, ~, to' secopd line when Il will pour Pequ,.eS
watsr IN 70 the CRY silence the cry for new ~, ~
supply. in fact arouse sentiment IN tav% ~ H.
Pequannock water AMI either secure ~ ~. III tn
permanent contract or coHN"u"'
OF the temporary fontract. ,..,, c,ruos,5 No.
1t is believed hat the Ea, ns Jersey syyniTac
to establish monopoly 10 M ahe Snmnty sd Ict
ma,ey to supply the lower s',n 'f sI6Say Hl
City and make contract Win CIV Officials y u
paiy is regarded by the Jersey S I'm confemossl
nucleus of big water onopoly wnicn contro 4
absorbing rivals and securing ansoi isrssy
the watersheds In Northern Ne"-''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
HARRISON.

Philip A. Gifford's new musical comsa, s,s-
was produced last night by the membe, =. :.
Episcopal Church choir. In Elberon Han ~ S~s
OF the largest and most fashionable auds.'' VA
assembled in that hall. The play was cors.,' "7
ceiyed. and Mr.. Chords new song. "a.
American Girl" was encored several tmss q q
H. Nichols. who sang the new piece, recelvsA ~
congratulations. The proceeds Of the plsv - ~, \
given to the Christ Church Choir Fund w
The arrest on Tuesday OF John Ross bv -,
man Rodgers. of the Harrison police proy.s -!
more important than was at first suspected ~
Ross was arraigned In the Harrison station 49,
bracelets, two gold watches. silver forks ana ~,
were taken from his pockets. Some Of thss.* !
ticles are supposed by the Newark police h ~.
they were turned over with the prisoner, 10 4. !
proceeds Of recent burglars In that city. Re-,
freightcar on the Central Railroad last 6atunSs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
CHIEF OF POLICE TURNED OUT.
THE KEARNY DEPARTMENT ALSO DISSOLVED BY
THE NEW TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

THE KEARNY DEPARTMENT ALSO DISSOLVED BY
THE NEW TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE.
Thomas Z. Turnbu. of Kearny, is no longer Chief
of Police and the department upon which he prided
himself has been declared illegal and dissolved the
act was done on Tuesday night by the three recent
w elected Township Committeeman. who. when
they organized. turned out OF office all the other
old appointees OF the township. The meeting was
oulet and orderly one. although when the announce
ment was made that Chief Turnbull would go tho
large audience manifested its feelings by mingled
applause and Kisses. which were soon checked by
the chairman's gave The action followed re-
mort OF /. Franklin Crowel who. In long review
OF the laws relating to the organization or tho
Police Board, showed that the special charter OF
the township provided for the appointment OF only
a marshal and marshars assistants. Immediately
after the repor, read Mr.. Forrest moved that
Thomas Kirkby be appointed Marshal ,,,,
..This is an Insult aimed at our Chlef OF foiice
said committeeman Iouden. one OF the two hold
overs from last year, land think II Is shame 10
turn him down in this ungracious manner thihh'
at least his resignation should be asked iof.
"He vas not appointed by this Board. repneo
Mr. Forrest. nj -
1T is evident that We have the Pooh,Bah re-
serred TO last week" remarked Mr.. Bardsey.
After this little passage the appointment was
made the three members voting against the
two hold-overs Five assistant marshals were then
apponted four of whom were members OF 'the
former Police Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.

New-Brunswck, April 20 specaD.-Piscataway
che adjoining village to Stelton. in Middlesex
founty which yesterday furnished the story of the
romantic marriage Of Miss Ruth Letson, to-day
,nade public a romance OF It's Miss Cornelia
iasher q spinster forty-three years old. was
married q few days ago to Frederick See, German
farmland, who has worked around the Lasher
homestead for many years.
Mrs See had long lived with her sister on the
farm which was left to them by their parents. Her
sister recently married and moved away. She re-
Surned the other day on a visit and found Mr..
See directing the affairs Of the homestead. Her
sister soon explained the matter by stating that
6orwood. pastor OF the Stelton Baptist Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
POSSIBLY A MURDER.
BODY FOUND BY A HovEL-oNE MAN ARRESTED
AND TWO MISSING.

BODY FOUND BY A HovEI.-oNE MAN ARRESTED
AND TWO MISSING.
Elizabeth. April % (SpeciaD--A man raced into
Police Headquarters this evening and reported that
had been found murdered In the bushes
the end OF Spring-st the New-Jcrsey Jockey
club grounds. The police hurried to the scene and
found an athletic man about thirty-ive years old
lying dead behind hut which Is inhabited by John
Irwin. an eccentric character. and his two sons.
There were TO marks on the corpse to indicate how
the met his death.
He is only known b. the sobriquet of big Jack"
and a sort OF tramp. The police afterward
learned that he had fight yesterday with one OF
Twins sons and another young man named Ed
ward Barry, both of whom are missing. The elder
Irwin pretended to know nothing about the affair.
but the police took him into custody
County Physician ORielly made examna ton
of the body. but he said he could tell without
autopsy how the man came to his death. The
lrwins are a dissolute family. who spend most OF
their time drinking. and only work occasionally in
order TO get money TO buy food. Their howell Is a.
wretched foul-smelling structure. partly under
ground The police are now searching for Barry
and young Irwin. The father is sullen. and since
he has been locked up he refuses to say anything
An inquest will be held Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
BfGHWAYMEN IN NORTH BERGEN.

Otto solfeisch. who lives on Main-st. Union HILL
had an unpleasant experience with three highway
man at 2 o'clock yesterday morning while passing
a.. weehawken Cemetery in North Bergen. near
an. place where Frederick Roulette superintendent
Of the oivernaud SILK Works. was sandbagged and
robbed on Sunday morning Sofeisch was hurrying
along the road leading from the Homestead station
wh~n two men attacked him from the rear while
shrd .e,zed his watchchain Solleisch says that he
pulled away from the who held him. struck
fhs fhird one and ran. He continued his sprintins
Sfth the hiehwaymen In pursuit. and did not stop
until he reached Union Hill where ne met Hounas-
Sfopped running before Solheisch crossed the boun
MI line OF his town. On taking account OF stock
6ol6eisch discovered that his watcAchain was gone
nut be stu retained his watch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
A WOMAN AND A BOY BURNED

CUE DIES FROM HER INJURIEs-HIs S''
srRoYED BY MOLTEN MSiNN
Two serious accidents by fire occui. '..,,v "a
City yesterday, and one resulted - Ma d
william Potterton. twenty-sx yea. ~" 1890 stuvs
Elghth-st, was building fire IN inc =, an D.
when her calico wrapper was isn"eu. scrxmd
slant she was enveloped in flames ~, .crssu
as she endeavored to quench the nv ..r IN ~
attracted Mrs. Bergen. neighoor' ""c A.. post
smothered the blaze with a blanket ". ~.,vA
ton was frightfully burned. She was .,sr,ps
ST. Franciss Hospital. where she died Years ny,l
Bernard King. boy Of seventeen, H. The fscc1
at No. $50 Grand-st.. was employees y, ~ Pacinc%N
OF the Metallic Bedstead Company, ~ metal ~ :
mould. There must have been m3 mos, from Il y
mould. 1t is thought, as the metal sI s,rck he =
IL blown out Some of the hot metal sSmssstroyei "
fortunate boy In the right eye ana auosujtl
sight in II. He was taken to the wv N0.1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
EMPLOYMENT AGENT ARRESTED.

julius Nelson Hoboken detective. went to an
alleged employment bureau kept by Peter Brave
at No. POS Second-st.. yesterday and made appca-
ton for a place. 1t explained to the detective
that by paying rs cents week he would always be
entitled a job. Nelson said that the arrangement
suited him exactly, but he was not pleased when
Brave told him that he could give him a good place
in an iron foundry. The detective remarked that
he was not strong enough TO do work of that kind
and asked for something easier. The proprietor had
a supply OF jobs on hand, and offered him another
at wood carving. Nelson said that he guessed the
Brave on a charge Of attempted fraud. The Hobo
ken police are Of the opinion that Brave simply
curing work for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
Jersey CITY.

Mrs. Sara L. Flemming, widow Of James =. y.
ming. who was prominent lawyer, has begun |,
in the Court Of Chancery to foreclose MORN,
for 5000 on a house at Twelfth and Erie su 4
defendants are Peter Lawless and Others VIA ~
duce torn and soled receipt for s. 600 ALLEGED Z,
been given by the dead lawyer. Mrs. Herms
contends that this receipt Is a forgery. n ~
will not be decided for a long time, and ns n.u5
will depend almost solely on the testimacy 4 =
perts In handwriting.
Mr. and Mrs. j. o. Totten have just returs IN
the South 10 their home in Varick-st. Ia us,,s
health
The Seventh Precinct police took possesdx ,
their new quarters last evening and had k,n
warming They are now installed In Q commoaz
three-story brick building In Montgomeryst W
Of Bergen-ave The precinct force presentM
their commander. Captain Charles Cox Z b,
somely framed crayon portrait Of himself Il .
a surprise to the captain The presentation ON
was made by Assistant Prosecutor Noonan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
NOT A PUBLIC NECESSITY.
ON THAT GROUND THE COURT REFUSES A SALOON
LICENSE.

ON THAT GROUND THE COURT REFUSES A SALOON
LICENSE.
New-Brunswick. April 20 (speciaD.-Judge Wood
bridge Strong. In the Middesex County Court. again
considered the application Of Maria Meinzer to keep
a saloon in Woodbridge Township. about hun
dred yards from Boynton Beach. The hearing
continued from last week
The application was holly contested. c. w. Boyn-
ton, the proprietor OF Boynton Beach had secured
circumstances against the granting OF the license
nearly all the residents OF Seawaren. which
adjoins Boynton Beach, and from many others In
all parts Of the township. In addition. strong
monstrances were made from Sunday schools and
societies In New-Brunswick. alleging that the
granting OF the licenses would be detrimental to
the character OF Boynton Beach temperance
resort. 1t stated that beer boat anchored
during the summer months In the waters of the
beach did a thriving business, but It proved
that the boate fully mile from shore. Judge
Strong refused to grant the license, stating that
public necessity for II had not been shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
AN ELECTION CONTEST IN CAPE MAY.

Cape May. April % SpeciaD.-In the contested
e1ecton case Of Williams Fsep) against Ruther-
ford Oem.) for q seat in the Council to which the
latter was returned elected by nine votes there
was q recount before Judge Ludlow to-day. Will
fans objected to 10 votes being counted and
Rutherford to 10. There were twenty-seven dis
Gnotively marked ballots on which the question
81 legality will be passed by the Court No de-
Sision Will be given until June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
HE SAID HE WAS A PASTOR.

AN ALLEGED THEOLOGICAL STUDENT SENT TO
JAIL FOR vAGRANCY.
A stranger who was making tour OF the Con-
stable Hook and Centreville sections and begging
money In aid Of an alleged Russian church. OF which
he said he was pastor was arrested In Bayonne
Tuesday afternoon by Patrolman Nelando The
prisoner registered at Police Headquarters as 'ohh
smith thlrty-three years DID, a carpenter by occu-
nation and a student at the Troy Theological Sem
mary Only cents were found In his pockets me
nelly in the Bayonne Police Court. and committed
e. q vagrant to the Hudson County Penitentiary' at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
COMMENCEMENT AT DREW SEMINARY.

Madison. April 29.-The twenty eighth annual COM
meucement Of Drew Theological Seminary to-
day celebrated In Christ Methodist Episcopal Chu On
in this village. special train from New-York City
brought many visitors from that city, well
from Hoboken. Jersey City and Newark. The exer-
cises were of an interesting and appropriate char
acter. Thirty-sx members OF the senior class were
graduated with honors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
MONTCLAIR.

A barn IN the rear OF the house Of H KoehR, /
Grove-s,.. was totally destroyed by fire early n
terday morning. The flames were first seen sbc:,
o'clock. but owing TO the excitement Of the ti14
an alarm was not sent in AT once. The dr1a
were unable TO prevent the flames from sprest,g
A horse and carriage belonging TO Claus H,t
and horse and three carriages belonging to w.
gan Reilly were also burned.
The postponed election OF the Town lmprovens
Association will be held tomorrow morning "a u
Altrulst Society rooms. In Glen Rdge-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
SHE SENT HER SON FOR BEER.
JERSEY CITY WOMAN THEN HAS THE SALOON
KEEPER ARRESTED

John Sweeney. a saloonkeeper at No. 127 Steu-
ben-s arrested yesterday for alleged violati
Of the Sunday law. The complainant was Mrs Har-
rlet Murphy. neighbor. She sent her son to
Swecney's saloon for beer. and 1t served him.
She made AFFIDAVIT before Police Justice Potts who
issued the warrant. Sweeney gave bail for the ex-
animation to-day. He denies Mrs Murphy's ale
CATION and asserts that she actuated by a
spirit OF revenge because she and the saloon
Keepers wife had a disagreement recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
POLITICS IN RED BANK.

Red Bank. N j., April 20 (SpeciaD.-The annual
charter election will be held next Monday The
Democrats have held their primary. but II was
thought best to name non-partisan ticket. Their
candidates are: For Chief Commissioner, O. E.
Davis; for Assistant Commissioners William p
Frey. p; T Brady. Samuel SABBATH and Willard r.
1t Is thought that tho Republican, win indor.s
this u0n4t 81 their primary on Friday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
THE TIGERS EASY VICTORY.

Princeton, April 29-The Princeton nine defeated
the Lehigh team to-day by the score of 10 to l.
Princetons fielding only medium. but the bat
ting was again the best feature. Gunser made a
two-base hit and also a three-bagger. Lehigh
started off In fairly good shape but weakened In the
third and fourth innings. giving Princeton six runs
the former and seven In the latter. Lehgh fieded
very poorly, being credited with ten The
Princeton ..........................,O Old
Lehigh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS o D D o. I
Basehts-Prnceton 49, Lehigh T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
FIVE MEN INJURED.
WHILE WORKING on ROAD TREE FALLS
ON THEM

WHILE WORKING on NOAD 4 TItf1E fN11IsS
on THEM
Morristown, April % (SpecaD.-Five men were
injured by falling tree in Dover this afternoon
The men were in the employ Of Fox & Neff, road
contractors, and were ploughing around a tree on
the old Union Turnpike. They evidently ploughed
too close to the tree. for suddenly the tree fell.
pinnng five OF the workmen under II. They were
released as soon possible by their fellow-work-
men, and Il was found that two OF them. Michael
Maher and Angelo Alwyardi. were seriously, II not
fatally, injured. The other three were simply
bruised and scratched. Maher and Alwyardi were
brought to this city this evening and were taken
to All Souls Hospital. where 1t was found that
both men were injured internally, and Maher had
his left leg broken in two places. Their r.covery
Is doubtful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
JUSTICE HALEY ARRESTED.
HE HAD BEEN A FUGITIVE FOR THREE MONTHS.

HE HAD BEEN A FUGITIVE FOR THREE MONTHS.
But RETURNED TO SEE HIS WIFE.
Montclair. April % (speciaD.-James A. Haley.
Justice of the Peace, who had been fugitive from
Justice for the three months arrested at his
home In Elmwood-ave. at noon to-day by Chief OF
Police Pier. and taken TO the county jail to
await trial for alleged embezzlement. and to an
swcr to three indictments found against him by the
Grand Jury for other misdemeanors while holding
the ONCE OF Justice. Haley returned TO visit his
wife last night and word soon reached the ears
ly did a thriving business and lived well: He is a
cripple having only one leg. During his absence
Haley has been in BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
HER VOICE LOST AND RECOVERED.
STRANGE ArFLIcTIoN OF YOUNG WOMAN OF
VINELAND.


Ninela a. April % (SpeciaD-FOr thirty hours
Miss Ida Moore. OF this place. lost her power OF
speech and her family and friends at loss to
account for the strange aniicton.
Yesterday morning Miss Moore failed to come
downstairs to breakfast. one OF the family called
her. but hearing response went To her room and
found her unconscious. She remained In that state
until noon. when she recognized her mother and
friends. but could not utter word Since then she
has remained In semi-unconscious state.
At noon to-day the family summoned Father
Dietrich TO the girls bedside. and a few minutes
after the priests departure Mrs. Moore heard her
daughter calling. The girls trouble Is thought to
have been brought on by severe nervous strain.
she had been greatly affected by the death OF a
friend