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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
JERSEY CITY.

The first errest made by the new bicycle police.
men IS credited 10 Chancemsn Heck, who took into
custody. late on Thursday night. young man for
scorching the Boulevard The offender was
William I. Let's. tvonty-ole years old. Of Ho.
boken. son OF ex-Assemblyman Let's. Let's paid Q
fine OK s. yesterday.
Joseph Young Of No Si5 second-st was arrested
yesterday for bigamy. The complaint was made by
ns second wife. Johanna. whom he married on
Noyeribcr 20 last. Two days after the marriage
he deserted her. taking her money and trunk, and
sailed FOR Europe. She learned that a year before
her marriage he had married a woman In canter-
bury. England She communicated with the first
wife secured proofs Of the marriage. and waited
for his return 10 have him arrested Young adj
:.stted the two marriages but said that his nrSt
wife had no claim on him, as she deserted him tor
groiher man. He was committed for trial
The Board OF Finance insists on a reduction Ia the
fore retained b. the Stree, and Wser Iioard IN the
Water Department. The Finance Board has concur.
rem, pSyer IN the payms, Of bills contracted oy the
Street and Water Board and % force the iausf 20
,arms has refused 20 concur IN the payrohs On tns
Water peparmen; for June and trr NAH % july.
rho Grind jury Tor this term has prouent ~ ~
,ndctmen,s the highest number that mas pesn .ouno
IN one ,erm for dozen years The GRAND Jury nsS
Indicted A number Of lottery policy dealers IL n~s
taken a recess until August 70 -, l.. a..
Ciler old man, VINO mas oeen III We
.r,,,,ov ~ the Jersey Transportation company
mi Tho P~nnsyiyania Railroad Company fcr hal
sec,urv fe, down the stairs yesterday AZ the See
t,on ard was seriously injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
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PILED STOPPING A RUNAWAY.

-,,orxrp DOWN AND TRAMPLED ON BY
THE HORSE.
vst.rson. July "a (SpeciaD.-Robert c. Coch-
,oty-ive years old. of No. Isl East Eigh-
.s..,,-st lost his life at noon to-day while at
''-.n,ns 10 stop q runaway horse.
cochrane was walking down Tyler-st' on MS
. "a the silk mill Of Ashley & Bailey. Twelve
49, had lust struck, and in the street below
...sn little children were playing In heap on
80 He was crossing Graham-ave.. when the
-',.vay horse dragging heavy grocery
80, came along at terrific speed. headed d.
-.,v ar the group Of children.
rocArane jumped directly in front OF the MAD
- animal, grabbing at the bride. He missed
~ ,.,n and the shaft struck him in the breast
-. vas thrown under the horse ano one IRON
ne W. 800 cut an ugly cash In the side or MS
ss n Tn. wheels OF the wagon passed over MS
body. ,,corsc,ous and removed in
ne,h,lonce 10 the General Hospital. Inc
ths .' taIieyed ne was merely stunned. out all
pSne. ~ revive him was fruitless. HIS Skull
eno' 80, ~ 10 he fractured. and he died seven
sS,.as after reaching the hospital
HI III -,r.wav horse was the property or Eilner
~ T, had been fastened by weight
We, ven ,anagsd TO plunge loose when frightened
vu' - small bows exploding hrecrackers IL
y! oa,,ah, hv a fireman attached 10 truck NO.
q oa "a uras returned to its owner uninJureo.
u Snchrane YVES a vidower lie ieaNes '"o
oroun-up daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
A DISAPPEARING BRIDEGROOM.



HIS WEDDING AND CANNOT BE FOUND.
Guests assembled last Wednesday evening at the
home OF Luke Patterson a broker OF No Az Ber-
gen-ave.. Jersey City to witness the marriage OF his
daughter Grace 10 Joseph j. Barton. an attache OF
the New-York Custom House The house had been
prettily decorated with flowers. potted plants and
ferns The caterer had prepared eabOrute sup
per. and orchestra ready to discourse mu
sic. The hour for the wedding arrived and passed.
and the guests became nervous That something
wrong could be from the anxious looks
worn by the relatives. who finally retired to private
rooms. Then he announcement was made thai the
wedding had been postponed. No explanation
offered, and no questions were asked. The guests.
however. had noticed that the prospective bride
groom rad not been seen. and this led to inquiry
which resulted In eucirng the fact that his I'M
explained absence was the cause OF the disap-
pontment Messengers had been sent for him.
but they unable to find him on the night OF
ne and ms bride were to have been Passengers.
At Bartons home no Information could be CLEANED
except that his relatives Ola not Know where ne is
Al Miss Pa,tcrson's home the servant had been in
friends. that Hiss patterson Could not be SEN
Arthur Tasch. confectioner. said yesterday that
NE as c' renrnad es ssped na H.
quently met Barton. who paid MN he amount OF
stand why the check had been sent back as his
father hal deposited 500 in the First National Bank
Miss Patterson 10 we'll known in Jersey City so
ciety She is a young woman Of culture. and IS an
exquisite singer, having sung solo parts In the
Jersey City Amateur Opera Company.
II was rumorod last night that Barton left Jersey
City because Of a check transaction, and that a
500 check is In the possession OF Chief OF
Police Murphy. who also has a photograph OF Bar
ton. 1t is said that Barton coHrived TO regotiate
loan- from A number OF persons, including rea-
lives OF his prospective bride.
Inquiry was made and he was not known at the
Custom House. He was member OF the Jersey
City Club and fond Of playing poker
Miss Patterson Is Frustrated and is being at
tended by Dr. Carpenter. Her relatives are now
congra tuating themselves that the wedding did not
take place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
SAVED FROM THE GALLOWS.
RECH CONVICTED OF MURDER IN THE
SECOND DEGREE.


HIS WIFE REVERSED PUBLIC SYMPATHY.
Mays Landing July "a (speciaD.-It took the jury
that has for the last four days listened patiently
to the tedious trial OF John Rech. the burly Ger
man farmer charged With the premed.tated murder
OF his wife last March. only TWO hours to-day to
find verdict OF murder In the second degree.
When the verdict announced by the foreman
Rech's face lighted UP with smile. and he I'M
mediately graspei his attorneys by the hand and
shook them for several nl.nutes The best he had
hoped for that his lie would be spared.
Mr.. Endcott. Of the defence. and addressed
the Court. pleading that the full penalty Of the
law be not invoked Prosecutor Perry not
present to answer, but the plea was OF avail
The Judge then commanded Rech 10 stand up, and
said:
"Johi. Rech. you have been tried for the MUIR
der Of your wife. Bessie Weaver Rech. You have
had fair and impartial trial. and have been found
guilty of murder In the second degree II Is the
sentence OF the Court that you be confined In the
State Prison at hard labor for twenty years. and
from thence until the costs Of prosecution are
paid"
Rech was Immediately taken back to mis- cell. and
will be taken TO Trenton early next week The
verdict IL surprise to those who have attended
the tria. and listened TO all the evidence. A re-
markable change n public opinion in this locality
has occurred. mainly caused by Rech's version Of
that the woman led. testified by witnesses
today. For few days after the crime was COM
hltVu' usy ivihoto anu thIed'o vi quiCh ven
geance being taken were made, even up to the time
OF trial
When court convened this morning Rech again
took the stand. He was much encouraged by his
success the stand yesterday. and looked better
than any tine during the trial. having enjoyed
a good nights sleep. His further cross-examination
minor points, and was dismissed Sew
eral neighbors and former friends then testified N
his behalf
Charles T. Abbott, for the State. In rebuttal. said
that Rech knew what In the will. Kech had
testified that he did not Detective Gallagher
called again : 70 the confession.
n be ken haC n -ha tail Rpch
completely overcome by nervous prostration.
and medical attendance was summoned When told
that the jury had agreed, he quickly from his
bed. but had to be supported TO the courtroom by
constabes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
FOUND DEAD IN THE ROADWAY.
THE BODY OF AN UNKNOWN MAN DISCOVERED
NEAR ENGLEWOOD.

THE BODY OF AN UNKNOWN MAN DISCOVERED
NEAR ENGLEwoOD.
Englewood, July A-Two boys while walking
along Pasade-avs the outskirts OF this city
to-day found the body OF unknown man lying
In the road. Beside the body was wine bottle
and the impression gained ground that the man
had committed suicide. DR.. D. A Curry. who Is
Mayor OF this city made an investigation. He per-
formed an autopsy. which showed that the man had
died from apoplexy Coroner Ricardo OF Hack
ensack was informed. and he granted q permit for
the removal of the body OF the man 10 Tay!ors
Morgue where It awaits Identification.
The man was about fifty years old. had full
beard and mustache that was turning gray, wore
a black derby hat. carried cane and weighed about
225 pounds He had on a white shirt and collar and
tie gray clothing ard his undertaking was OF fine
make. His hands were soft and white, showing
that he had not been used TO hard work. The man
was noticed yesterday and II is believed he came
here trolley-car 20 see the Palisades, as he IS
not known in this city. There was nothing on his
person that world lead 20 his Identification: In his
pockets forty cents in money. over the right
there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
FOUR SERVANT GIRLS HELD Up.

Montclair. July q (SpeciaD.-Four servant girls
had a thrilling experience last night In Clairmont-
ave near Foresl-st. with strange man, who
Jumped out q, them from an ambush a small
trook He seized Mamie Nanseen. one Of the girls,
around the waist and tried TO get her pocketbook
trsm her hand. The girls raised an cutlery. and
number Of citizens rushed from their houses, among
them being Harlow Shourds who espied the fellow
INNING through the swamp. The girls were In q
fever OF excitement, and Mamie Nan"en tainted
from fright. Half dozen men armed themselves
With reviewers and clubs and searched the vicinity
Tor nearly hour, but succe eded only in getting
ecvere. with mud and water. The attempted rob
berry reported 10 the police. and Officers Pen
nell and Alderman made search, but AT midnight
hey abandoned Il. There have been attempts at
robbery before near the same place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
THE SHOOTING PROVES FATAL.

Camden July "A (SpeciaD.-William Henzey, the
Young man who was shot by his friend, William
Simonton at Berlin. died late last night in the Coop
er Hospital He did not regain consciousness. Coun-
Is Physician Jones has ordered inquest IN the
case and young Simonton is locked up pending the
result Of that investigation. DR.. Jones. with Dr
Hires Of the Cooper Hospital. made post-moTteIn
examination Of the body to-day and found That The
bue, had gone clear through young Henzeys oIalh
TO the Prosecutor Of the Pleas. in WHICH he reiier-
atei the statement made last night. lie SAID thnt
he and young Henzey had been friends from child
hood Henzey who employed by the American
Rank Note Company. in Philadelphia. was spending
his vacation with him. Yesterday they went aftsr
huckleberries taking with them Henzeys rAle. IN
a sprtf of FIN SimontOn pointed the gun IN the di-
rect!or OF Henzey. As he was lowering the gun II
went Off the outlet going through Henzey Dralh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
WHERE RINGS GROW on BUSHES.

Camden July "a tSpeciaD-A story that sounas
more like fiction than reality comes from bei"n' ~
this county Robert Croft. Of Berlin Is chief cierH
t., ana ~ the offices of the Pennsylvania Railroad at
the Broadst station. in Philadelphia Mr.. Gron mas
handsome house in Berlin. one OF the prettest OF
camden County's towns. Four years ago he iost
500 ring presented TO him by one Of the ofhcias OF
.Ie 10 80 siinned from he finger. Though he ana
two employees about the place searched FOR the Ing
the! WI i.un was cut and thrown into compost
heap on the Busby farm Two miles , awny A''0-
ing the Busby place is the feacoSx i' CT, N. ring
Yesterday afternoon II had been fon np on Gh ha
on tns ,sring The compost the Busoy farm the
Ing had rolled the Peacock place where II t as
uunsi.,on where II was found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWNS.
NEWARK.

William Bauer. living at No. IL Shipman-st, was
arrested yesterday on charge Of embezzling money
from A. c. Smith. coaliealer at No. 2jl Planc-st.
by whom he formerly employed as collector.
The health inspectors yesterday inspected a car
OF fish at tho Morris and Essex Railroad Station
which was being sold TO customers, and condemned
five barrels Of weakfsh spoiled. The fish had
been sent from NewYork for sale.
A warrant for Max Godsten for mayhem was
issued Yesterday Goldstein has gone from the city.
The complainant is Moritz Solomon. Goldstein
boa ried with a Mrs Fanny Schweit, keeper Of
saloon at No li5 South Orange-aye He was enam.
CURED OF her. and resented the visits Of solomon.
Nrs Schweit favored ihe latter, and ordered Gold.
stein 10 70 away He refused TO CO. and Solomon
was called upon 20 eject him. There was q fight
ard Go.dstein seized Solomor's hand with his teeth
and chewed Il yciously After the battle Solomon
and Mrs Schweit went to a justice Of the peace ard
were married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.
A YOUNG WOMAN SAVES MOTHER AND CHILD
TWO BOYS NEARLY LOST.

Passaic July PA woman whose name was not
learned was walking In the City Hall Park here this
afternoon with four children when the hat Of OF
The children blew into the reservoir. The child
leaned into the water after IT, The mother tried 10
grasp the child and lost her balance and fell into the
wafer Both down. The only person near who
could give assistance Miss Louise NickolaiIs. OF
Jersey City who with difficulty dragged the mother
and child from the water. Both were much ex-
haustei -
Morrlstown, July AL-William Lewis. fifteen years
Old and younger companion had narrow escape
from drown ming yesterday at Lake HopatcOng. The
bows were fishing. and the younger fe1 overheard.
Lewis could not swim. but he Jumped into the lake
after his companion In attempt 20 save him from
drowning Several persons who had witnessed the
accident and the attempt rescue we're soon on the
scene and succeeded In bringing both boys 10 shore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
ALL CAUSED BY 4 BRINDLE PUP
A TRIPLET LEADING BICYCLE PARADE
FALLS AND THIRTY RIDERS 40 IN A HEAP.

TRIPLET LEADING A BICYCLE PARADE
FALLS AND THIRTY RIDERS 90 IN A HEAP.
Paterson. July "a observation-disclosures OF the Key.
stone Excelsior and Tourist Cycle clubs Joined In
parade last night advertising the associated cycling
club meet on August g. About sixty riders were IN
line, incuGIng dozen wheelUomen Thomas
Hughes. the local crack. with Claude Berne and
Louis Ettleson. led a triplet, with Garrett and
George Loschen close behind on tandem. The coll
umn turned into East Eighteenth-st. The triplet
was setting hot pace and the singles were riding
hard In pursuit. when a brndle pup ran out, snap
ping at the on the trplet. Hughes had his at
tention distracted by the dog, and did not notice
that the crosswalk had been torn up and re.aid
The trplet into the excavation and crashed
against the tagging with terrific force The FORK on
the front wheel snapped and Hughes took sudden
dive. while the wheel went up In the air with
Ettleson and Berne. who landed together IN
heap Hughes ploughei the earth for several feet
on his face The tandem, almost alongside. had
pa ssed In safety The trinet lay across the road
and barney" Carlisle Immediately behind. got
bad spill ~ A.,
Thirty riders went down a confused tumble. Miss
Addie i.audhlin. Of No Is Hottest and Lena Ortiz
vein OF North York-st. being among those injured.
Hughes sustained Sprained wrist, and Will be
lame several weeks. Ettleson and Berne escaped
with slight bruises. Carlisle more seriously in
iured a. he fell the broken fork on bis right
wrist The women sustained slight bruises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
AT WORK

Elizabeth July "a (SpeciaD.-A special meeting OF
the Union County Republican Committee vas held
this afternoon al its headquarters In the DIX
Building. There was an unusually large attend
ance for early in the campaign every ward ana
township In the county except one being repre-
scented Reports received from all over the
county and without exception the information
was encouraging Democratic disaYection was 70.
ported from every section. and many Instances
reported Of Democrats prominent In their
sections announcing their intention 10 support the
Republican candidates. IT was decided to begin ~
once canvass Of the county and TO make
campaign of education IN every township. Commit.
tees on naturalization, speakers ard other detail
work were appointed. Chairman Charles y. Cod.
ding presided. and announced that the committee
had secured a suite OF in the DIX Building
for permanent headquarters. which would be open
until the polls close In November He gave en-
couraging reports from all over the State, hum
dreds Of Democrats being reported determined -
vote for Mckinley and sound money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
THE DRAW FAILED TO OPEV.

New Bruins wick. July q (SpeciaD-A party OF five
men-lra serviss. william Berdne, Charles Mat
tbeus Ezekiel Let's and George McDowell-while
IN a soilhoat on the South River. near the village
OF South River in Mddlesex County. last night.
were hurled against the drawbridge ana narrowly
osc,nod drowning The men had sailed down the
-,yor ~ meet an excursion OF three South River
curdav-schools returning from Boynton Beach.
There was strong wind and tide. and the boat
soied along at fast speed when she approached the
-, ae train was nearing. the signal from the
,,r in the boat 80 open tn" draw was Unhccded.
w. hoat struck the drawbridge and was upset the
~, t,Ili,o into the water They climbed upon the
ironrork ~ The bridge and walked 10 land. The
saIboat was demolished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
SAVED BY THE WIFE HE HAD BEATEN.

Paterson July "a tSpeciaD.-Desire Aimee, big
Belgian pleaded not guilty 10 wfe-beating in the
Passaic County Court OF Special Sessions to-day.
but was convicted mainly on his own testimony.
the woman attempting to palliate his offences
Aimee said women in this country wanted men TO
lie down. that they might wipe their feet upon
thefn. Aimee had gone home drunk. and. hnoine
his wife sleeping with her twelve year-old cripple
son. had trutaly beaten both. Judge Hopper SEN
fenced him to one year in State prison. lie
was being led handcuffed. when his wife. with
scream. fung herself at his feet and refused 10
YET him 20. He torn away by officers and the
woman was ordered before the Court. She pleaded
20 desperately that Aimee was ordered brought
back He promised repentance. and was released
cncer suspension OF sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
co,opFD METHODTSTs ~ SESSION.

Ocean Grove. July "a (SpeciaD-ihe coioreu ioi-
- -, tho Methodist faith held their annual
low" - ,odav The attendance was large.
rno pcv w. D. Cook, of New-York' presided at
orr,ng session. and an address was delivered
t'e r. mr. Parks the missionary secretary
y. 80" ,,r,can Methodist Church. The Rev j. W.
y. of Baltimore. and Miss E. w Lyons OF
Sew.York, rendered solos which were hDerony a ,Io
plauded Bishop Grant 'heh spoN. <una ch,,rch =,
This afternoon the speakers we're h ne Henderson
L. R9nnn'pro BIN Of Philadelphis Tonight the
gathered a2 a, the IN ,he l honor The days
lawn p a,ns closed with Jubilee OF song
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
TO HAVE MODERN STREET LIGHTS.

ooo'i orange July "a Especial. THE South orange
t.~ns"p COMMITTEES at its meeting last night de-
80 ~ pu' 'sei IN line with other places ard TO
discard the gasoline lamps tha, have so long been
used 70 Ugh; the township
II was decided TO make contract with the Peo-
PIES Light and Power Company Of Newark. for
iy,wo-cardle power incandescent lamps at the
20 VI g.. lamp Tor one year. with the privilege
VI shteholhe the contract two years AZ Slg 70 Lamp
ppn au Ioer more years at the Of y6 lamp.
ssrnlp ~ Jackson. the president OF the COMPANY.
$50 70 aHow telephone wires 10 he strung on
~. ,he poles OF the company. and TO place lamps on
s ~ orange Mountain at any points that the Town
ship Committee might designate ~ VIZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
NETTING OF PLYMOUTH BRETHREN.
CHRISTIANS FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE
WORLD CONVENE IN PLAINFIELD.


WORLD CONVENE IN PLAINFIELD.
Plainfeld July q (SpeciaD.-A religious confer
cnce of transformations Christians is being held IN
this city this week, and will be continued during
next week The sect IS styled Plymouth Brethren
and they have a regular tent encampment on the
grounds OF Paul J. Lozeaux, in Brook-avo. Per-
sons are present from Minnesota. Nova Scotia, Can
ada Wisconsin the South. Quebec, England and
number Of other places. Every evening lectures
are delivered and on Sunday afternoon at o'clock
and in the evening at 40 The lectures are open
TO the public All other meetings are private. be-
ing intended for personal study OF the Bible.
These people call themselves Christians and re-
pudiate any other distinctive title or name. They
are transformations and seek sec usion In their stud
les Several large tents have been erected on the
grounds OF Mr. IoZeaux, where the meetings will
be held and where the delegates take their meals:
Places have been provided for sleeping The First
Church OF Christ Building. in Grove-st.. will be
used for sleeping apartments for number. and
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for that purpose.
Among those who will lecture at the conference
are = " Grant. OF this city: S Ridout, OF Balti-
more and Mr. Greenman. OF Halifax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
TEAPLARS' NINTH ANNIVERSARY.

orange. July "a (specaD.-The ninth anniversary
=. "e oraer OF Good Templars in Orange was cele-
y ua.ed last night by Orange Idea Lodge in Union
nan. Frederick Gardner general secretary OF the
ofahse Valley Young Mems Christian Association.
presided
~, me principal speaker Henry W. Wilbur Of
'e'aid' who spoke the aims and benefits OF
IT, IT, order The Rev Charles A. Savage pastor of
H. CIahge Valley Congregational Church. urged
frs~ Necessity for prot ectiOI against the liquor
s1r..c. lie eulogized the police Of orange for the
f.sssS they are making close Business houses
SS1osy and said that II they properly sup
So's ~ rom the pulpit the saloons would also b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
TROLLEY MIKE"
HE ACTS AS ASSISTANT MOTCRMAN. AND
CAN READ THE sTREETCAR SIGNS

There have been railway. postofiice and trolley
dogs Of various degrees of celebrity and intelli-
gence. but none OF them enjoy greater distinction
and popularity In the immediate circle of their ac-
quaintances than does Trolley Mike" of Bayonnc
Mike is young yet, and the star Of his fame may
fairly be said have only begun TO RISE for this is
certainly the only extended newspa9S notice thpt
he received. and he never had his picture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
PATERSON.

Alderman Louis Kissnger has Instituted suit for
SO 900 damages against The Sunday Chronicle"
ma ming the basis OF the action several articles
rejecting his official honor. Alderman Kissinger
charged with demanding $15.f voting for the
transfer OF liquor license and with having
cured 1900 from woman consideration for de.
featng ordinance and allowing her TO have q
saloon near the West Side Park. The suit will b
tried at the September term.