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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
DELEGATES AT LUNCHEON.
GARRETT A. HOBART ENTERTAINS HIS COL
LEAGUES AT THE LAWYERS CLUB,
IN NETWORK

The members of the New-Jersey delegation TO
the National Republican Convention, in St Louis.
were entertained at a luncheon given by Carrot A.
Hobart at the Lawyers Club in NewYork, yester-
day afternoon Mr.. Hobarts guests were Messrs.
John Kean. delegate-at-arge: George Hires of the
Ist District; F. W. Roebling and A. NJ. Bradshaw,
Of the Id District r. Frank Appeby and j. W.
Herbert. OF the Hid District John B. Reilly and
Stephen K. Large OF the WITH Distric Joseph H.
Quackenbush and William Barbour, of the With Dis
trict; J. Frank Fort and Charles Bradley. OF the
With District Samuel ID. Dickinson, o. the With
District; William Riker OF the With District, and
Hobart Tuttle private secretary TO Governor
Griggs.
The gathering had no political significance what
ever but was merely an opportunity for the dele
gates to get together and talk over the plans for
their personal comfort in going to the convention
Most OF the members OF the delegation were in IA
vor OF engaging train 10 carry the party TO ST.
Louis. but the definite arrangements were left TO
committee, consisting OF Messrs. Fort. Dickinson
and Rker. This committee will select route and
look out for all matters appertaining to the trip
In all probability the train II Is engaged will
also be at the disposal of all New-Jersey Repub-
leans who desire to attend the convention. Messrs
futile and Barbour were appointed committee
TO obtain headquarters for the delegation In ST.
Louis.
The only absentees were Senator Sewell and Con-
gresham McEwan. whose duties In Washington
prevented their attendance; Franklin Murphy, VINO
Is III the South, on VISIT FRANK bergen, VINO was
retained at home by the Illness Of one or his chill
dren. and Robert Hand
MIR. Hobart's luncheon" said one OF the dele
gates. who present. was In TO sense connect
ed with his candidacy nor was there d word spoken
to the the delegation would pursue in the
convention. or course in a gathering Ike this
whore many prominent Republicans are present
politics must necessarily crop out, but the nearest
came TO discussion was over the probable ma
jorty the ticket would have next November. no
matter who the candidate OF the party may be
There mutual understanding that the sub
feet OF candidates not TO be preached In all
probability. nothing in this line will be attempted
until all present, which will not be until we ar
rive in ST. Louis. For all that. can truthfully say
that nearly every In the party was glad to
hear OF McKnleys grand victory in the Illinois
Convention, and the OF that victory only
served TO strengthen the faith OF the Mckinley men
In the New-Jersey delegation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
A STONE WALL BUILT BY THE INDIANS.
IT Is iso YEARS OLD AND PROVES OF USE TO
SURVEYOR

IT is iso YEARS OLD AND PROVES OF USE TO A
SURVEYOR.
Belvidere. April Boy the finding OF ston. wall.
which $50 years ago erected by Indians
dividing line TO mark or property purchased from
them Surveyor Lantcrman to-day saved consider
able time and trouble in running boundary line OF
400 acres of land AT Green's Pond In Warren County
Tho property recently purchased by party OF
Ncw-York capitalists. who intend to make "a summer
resort out OF 1t. The land was originally owned by
Indians. and IN III, the wealthy English people In
the ncighborhood first bought II from them In tho
deed IL agreed that the Indians should build tho
stone wall a dividing line. which they did Tho
people VIM purchased the property from the indians
held IL until l725. when 1t was purchased By General
Green and II was named after him. 1t was held by
his desc endants until 1880 when the Anderson family
bought the property. and they have sold II to the
New-York capitalists In making the survey today
Ianterman could trace the wall. II good
when built by the Indians. but covered over
with He was greatly benefited by finding the
wall. according 10 the deed, II formed ore OF the
boundary lines and allowed him to complete the
work In short time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
A YOUNG MANS PERIL.

HE SAILED on THE BERMUDA FOR A PLEASURE
TRIP AND HIS FRIENDS ARE WORRIED.
Camden April 80 (SpeciaD-Surrogate George =.
West Is considerably exercised over his son. Hayden.
who sailed for Central American trip on the
steamer Bermuda last week The rumors relative
to the Bermuda have worried Mrs. West that she
Is almost Frustrated. and this morning Mr. West
telegraphed to the Spanish Consul at Key West ask
ing him to telegraph to Honduras 10 have his son
leave the vessel there IL he Is still on board Though
Mr. West asked for a reply he had received none up
his evening
Hayden West II eighteen years old and IL a student
In the jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. ana
captain of the Linden Guards, OF Camden. When he
went away the Bermuda II was with assurances
that there would be no fi!ibustering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
He PREFERRED HIS HOVEL.
VETERAN LIVING As A HERMIT TAKEN TO THE
SOLDIERS HOME.

Henry c. Vogt was placed in comfortable apart
In the Soldiers Home In Kearny yesterday.
whereas the day before he the occupant OF an
Old hove the OF No. 23I Cherry-st.. Newark,
where for nipeteen years he lived the life OF hermit
The old man did not like 10 make the change He
said he preferred 10 die where he rather than to
change his home. lie is seventy-eight years old.
has served In the German army and through the
Civil War In this country lie was evidently
educated man. for among his possessions
papers different subjects written by him. which
showed remarkable knowledge OF many subjects.
Complaint had been made TO the Board OF Health
OF the way In which the old man allowed TO pass
his remaining days. and Health Inspector Seidl. OF
Newark, made an investigation. He found every
thing as II had been represented 10 be and found the
old man lying broken-dowr bed There
were half a dozen rats running about the small ROOM
and Voigt had been throwing bread to them This
he had received from sympathetic neighbors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
DISEASE FOLLOWS ITS COURSE.
''''ho VI PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF
FROM THE POLLUTION OF THE PAssAIC.

.e"'efsey's State Board Of Health has issued In
O0oA form Its report for last year Considerable
go - devoted 10 the Passaic River pollution,
H ~ now being considered by a commission
se0 recently by Governor Griggs.
- meeting held last September under the
.'es OF the Board the following statements were
s.S W Representatives. OF the various municipal
"'ns along the Passaic banks:
tr - Lam,.nower. Franklin Township-A large sec
IA '1r township borders upon the Passac River,
nn,l a, eonditon OF the river Is certainly detri-
CT 70 the growth Of that part OF the township.
nsrs Wis. Wise. Passaic-There is no doubt that the
las Ems 10 be more polluted than ever
ssrr Ass,hoe, Union Township-The river is now in
nr nlthy condition, The property along the
De a. p Maynard. Saddle River Township-The peo-
esnw my my township suffering. The people who
own koperties are losing tenants: the people who
tvs,s, sillvie. two years ago there were at least
H., .vnve new houses under way; to-day there is
t,...A Stowe. Kearny-T,'e know that the river is
M injury to the health OF community.
II tis A. Exton. Kearny-If there is gentleman
thar ADVISE him to prepare himself for trip up
iSsre. and md we will satisfy him as to that fact;
IN 30 that could not find occupants on account OF
o6,sSater OF the Passaio E:ver which We have been
.Hs meeting finally passed resolutions. in which
~ ''"owlng declarations were made:
thu waters Of the Passaic River are polluted by
huraswage OF numerous municipalities and by
Tres ns OF Isolated mills and factories. The de-
yea pollution has rapidly increased from year to
emi,;.SS" a during the last two summers the gases
Of ps,aoy the water OF the river. below the city
senss have been exceedingly offensive 10 the
DER ~ ., smell rendering dwellings along the Dor
dsma .ne river almost uninho bitable and greatly
tim a. ~. x 'ne value Of property Said contamina-
cir ~ me waters Of the Passaic River and OF the
sourca ,ne locality constitutes public nuisance, a
'ss TO the public health.
" ev'i enects OF the pollution felt principal
,s,..s' 'ns June. July and August As the con-
ins~ .' has grown steadily in volume, 1t Is
possbs' oe greater than In view Of this. 1t Is
~ Ssisgs may nrst consider Ike practicabiity Of
NJ SasHor plan to protect the people this sum-
lo1an1S ~ proceeding to the consideration OF
avg toe nnal eradication ~ the pollution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
SALE or THE MONMOUTH PARK HOTEL

Long Branch. April 80 (SpecaD.-The Monmouth
Park Hotel has changed hands The purchaser Is
a Catholic Institution of Baltimore. Nd. Cardinal
Gibbons IA Interested in the institution that Will
convert the big hotel into a religious school where
young entering the priesthood Will receive
ligious instruction prior to entering colleges.
The hotel built in 1891 at a cost OF $4,000. 1t
contains l6S sleeping rooms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
A PIRATE IN KNICKERBOCKERS.

HE COULD NOT RESIST THE TEmPTArioN ~
STEAL OTHER PEOPLES BOATS
Perth Amboy. April 0.-The police last nisnt ar
rested twelve year-ol boy on charge OF piracy.
He IL George Dabrsk and lives at ST. stephens On
the outskirts OF Perth Amboy.
Three weeks ago the boy stole bateau belonging
"a Csntaln n b. Post local oysterman. He took
the boat al 10 o'clock night and rowed ana drfted
10 Newport, six miles from home: There ne soa We
boat 10 a man wrose name he did not learn, Ineu
he hired himself 10 work as cook for Captain Sot::
trell OF the clam sloop Pauline. The BOY grew uiee
OF The work and one night last week he stole the
Pauline's dory and rowed home Before ne was
found here the iory stolen from him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
ELIZABETH.

The barn and ou,buildings OF Charles seisseI. 8
baker at No AZ Boni-st, were partly destroyso
by fire this afternoon. The flames started rom =
NOT of lard that boiled over In an outbuldins USED
s cookbouse For a time 1t was feared Mr..
Sessers residence and some adjoining houses woun
90 hut they were saved by the exsrtions OF tne
6remen There was 1000 worth OF hour stored IN
The barn and most OF this was ruined. Inc loss "
over $500.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company To-Day nn-
ished the construction of the tunnel which Viii con-
nect the east and west bound stations 4 ne az.
proaches 10 the main and smaller stations are ~;
most finished and the handsome MAN station WIZ
he pieied and ready for use June /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
4 MASON'S BAD FALL.

New Brunswick. April 80 tSpeciaD.-Tnomas Ward.
a mason met with a serious accident at the power
house of the Brunswick Traction Company. in Mill
town. this afternoon. He laying brick In a side
wal when a loose board In the soaffo.ding caused
him to lose his balance and plunge headlong to
the ground more than twenty feet below. He
struck on his head and shoulders. and was picked
no insensible. He examined by DR.. Riva. and
II was found that his skull fractured and his
back badly injured. Ward Is in a critical condition
at his home in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
HOBOKEN.

Christian r.ouchook who boards In the famiiy OF
H. Rohrbeck a butcher. In sip-st west hoooken'
went 70 bel drunk ct 10 o'clock Wednesday night.
The butcher heard groans coming from the young
mans room an hour later. and entering. he found
Louchook writing In agony on the bed louehooh
admitted that h. had taken poison. and said Una.
he did not wish to live. DIR. Stelwagen was canSo
and saved the mans life after several hours worh'
Iouchook and his wife separated some time ago.
and since then he has besn drinking nara
Nine-ycar rod George English. OF NO. % Msoison-
o, uoioken Vas run over by one OF John NJ Pat
tersor's express wagons yesterday afternoon Inc
front wheels passed over the childs BODY nnictihS
serious Internal injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
ARRESTED FOR SWEARING.

Rutherford. April SOW. NJ. Thompson. a proml-
resident of this place and officer OF the Colts
Arms Company was arrested to-day on a warrant
Issued complaint OF Constable Johnson. Mr..
Thompson Is charged with using profane language
in public place Johnson recently killed valuab Bile
dog owned by Thompson. and. 1t Is alleged. that
In strong words Mr.. Thompson asked for an ex-
animation. and the hearing was set for Monday
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
TO CROSS THE AVENUE AT GRADE.

MUCH-OPPosED ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ~ TIE
JERSEY CITY STREET AND WATER BOARD.
The ordinance TO grant the Greenville and Hudson
Railroad Company the right TO cross Cummunipaw
ave. at grade introduced at the meeting OF the
Jersey City Street and Water Board yesterday after
noon. 1t was referred ard will not be acted on
until the Board organizes. This proposed
franchise has caused considerable opposition
much thar the Board had a public hear
ing The opposing propertyowners have evidently
a strong suspicion that hesStrcet ana Water Com
mIssoners intend favoring the railroad corporation.
and large delegation has waited on Mayor
Wanser and urged him TO veto the ordinance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
OBTAINS WILL PLAY BALL.

Hackensack. April 30 (specaD.-The Oritanl Fled
C,juh OF Tackensack has placed the following base
hall team in the field: Gus Murphy. D., JACK Nell
n.h q, h Noorhead "a b; Van Zant, S. s. and
oan,o,n. Leonard. Sd b.; Lum. |. T.; Dawson, c. T.;
Lamar. r. +. 49,
The opening game of the season will be played on
IN. c,ub grounds tomorrow against the princeton
o ,ha vale VARSITY Princeton Varsity. Cuban
Cionts Manhattan College. Paterson EngiewSod.
Newport Montclar Athletic Club ana Laia'e''e WV
le1e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01

FIRE EXTINGUIsHER EXPLODES AND
KILLS THE INVENTOR.
WHILE EXHIBITING A NEW DEVICE HERBERT
CoUIsoN MEETS HIS DEArII-rHE Acc1-
DENT CAUSED BY AN OVER

CHARGE OF ACID
Herbert Coulson was instantly killed at his home.
No Oak-st., Jersey City. late Wednesday night by
the explosion of fire extinguisher which he had
Just patented.
Coulson and his partner. John Parker. were in the
kitchen OF the house. exhibiting their new device
to mutual friend, William Turnbul OF No 1i5
Forrest-st. A cylinder of aluminium. about twenty
inches long and three inches In diameter, was
charged with chemicals. the union of which gener-
ated gas that will extnguish fire. In charging
the cylinder Couson remarked that he had prob
ably used too much acid. He held 1t close TO HIS
body and started toward the door. when the i'm
prisoned gas blew off the cap Of the cylinder. and
the unfortunate man fell lfcless. His body was
torn in a shocking manner and artery sew
cred.
Mrs. Coulson who had left the room minute
before, returned when she heard the report OF the
explosion and Frustrated by the shock OF see
ing her husbands lifeleSs and mutilated body
yesterday morning. Coulson was thlrty-eight years
old He was superintendent for Wethered.s sons.
of Jersey City. builders OF greenhouses lie was
OF an inventive turn Of mind. and introduced "A
number of devices into his business. patent yen
tilator had paid him a handsome sum in royalties.
He leaves a widow and two small children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
JERSEY CITY.

The Rev Gregory Hrushka, pastor OF the "rse1
ca,boIIc Church Is the defendant in a suit In the
District Court Instituted by Dionysius saley' one
Of the members of the church. for work performed
AZ the church The defence is that the work was :
labor OF love for the church The case was so-
iourned until to-day 49,, .,.,.
The City Hall Commissioners are do'ng tncM
necied that il viii be finished about August
should nave been delivered the city on Janu-
2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
SHE WAS ANXIOUS TO DIE.
YOUNG GIRL MAKES THREE ATTEMPTS 10
vu1 HERSELF AND MAY SUCCEED

KILL HERSELF AND MAY SUCCEED
somcrvllle. April oo.-Clara Burnham, twehty-seVen
vears Old tried kill herself for the 'hrd 'ilne S
evening She quarrelled win her 'osei =" ao -,
49,. od on Tuesday morning she took u dose or
,"''aannp Her mother, however discovered her IN
time 70 save her life when she recovered from the
49, -, the drug she appeared to be peniten but
on Tuesday night she secured her fathers revolver
and shot herself in the breast. The puHe' S''uo"
nna ~ her ribs and did not make serious wound.
o' VIXEN her second attempt failed her parents ne,
cided not 10 allow her to try again ana iney s
her in an empty ROOM and brother was kept az tis
door 10 c,,ard her from escaping Last evening sne
applied match to her clothing ana IN snpr, s
the light and opening the door. succeeded IN putting
out the flames but not before she was 1adiy ouira
She is in critical condition to-day and may not re-
Her parents refuse TO talk about ner attempts
10 end her life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
WOMAN on TRIAL FOR BIGANY.

Annie Hoffman. n German woman about thirty
Ave wears old was tried in the Hudson County
Court of Special Sessions vest .rday for bigamy
Frank Geller. an Cd man. testified that he was mar
red TO her fourteen years ago by the Rev. Mr.
schneider OF New-York. and she deserted him two
wears ago Louis Hoffman. OF Bayonne, testified
that ne married her on November 10, lssi but they
100 they could not agree She denied the first
marriage and the Court deferred giving verdict
until further proofs OF the hrst marriage are op-
air
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
THEY WOULD REGULATE FERRY RATES.

The Hudson County Board OF Chosen Freeholders
recently discovered that under act 100 years Old
the Board has control of the ferries In the county.
committee appointed TO confer with officials
OF the ferry companies to the authority of the
Board to regulate the rates Of ferriage. The
mittee convened yesterday and decided to summon
the representatives of the several ferry companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
4 DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRE.

vinelanJ Apri! 30 C;ptcaD.-A fierce FOREST hre hs'
- Icing all d,y cas-; 0. gineland and Rich
land Forces of men who have been battling with IL
are said TO have II under control this evening me
Are has burned over some valuable pine iand' put !"
IL generally confined 20 swamps and hogs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01

nies, Tommy"
'Ycs'm."
I'm what way"
wy. seems to me faint been a week since
vyuz licked for skatn' on thin ice m las night I
got It agln for goin' 70 swmmin'r'-( Chicaso Rec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01

,v what has become Of that bill intro
BY 'ns senator Smith providing for the estao-
duoea :. - Government works to manufacture
.-r,or plates?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
KILLED on A RAILROAD TRACK.

Orange. April 90 (speciaD.-Adam keppler. OF
Maplewood. was struck last night by the chatham
accommodation train on the Delaware. Lackawahha
and Western Railroad near the Valley-st. Gene
terry. Keppler was walking on the track ana PAID
no attention 10 the whistle OF the engine. He was
struck scsarely and thrown high In the air. The
train was stopped and the man picked up. He was
dead when reached his skull having been fractured
and his neck broken. Keppler lived sort OF her
NIT life In South Orange. and was commonly known
as dutch Adam" He had no relatives so far az
known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01

"a truth In the story that Franklin
There no retired from the craftsmanship
au ~ Republican State Committee the com
."s is not expected TIC meet until after the Ma
n''''' convention. and If Mr.. Murphy wants 10
TOM" o,oa chairman. it is likely that he Will De.
tsre-'r ,,,es at the head OF the committee during
as se ,,ree wears entitle him TO that consider
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01

.,o.oved scientists who discovered dis
the zoo IN .he sand taken from the Passaic
ease se'" ~, ,urn their attention to the stone
s 's the river bank which is 50 extensively 'SS'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-29
Lac MAN 1hAI HAD Els.

A lady who had recently moved TO q
new neighborhood was one morning
called TO the door by the violent ringing
OF the bell. On the piazza stood dap
per little man who immediately com
meuced talking at mile 8 minute pace
.'Mornin' ma'am. Dunno whether yor
know me or not. Most OF the people
round here do. I'm the man that Ia;
fits"
The astonished lady thought that some
people claim distinction on very strange,
not 10 say unfit, grounds.
Yes'm, have fits any time, any place,
he went on. Liable TO drop right dowr
In one anywhere. Spect 10 get pen,
sion. Sellin' these wire hooks for bird
cages. Everyone buys some. Give me
anything they like, five cents or twenty
i've cents. Everybody helps me, COS
they know have fits, liable TO drof
right down in one anywhere" The
dszed listener hastily gave him what
change she had. and closed the door
thanking her lucky stars that he didn't
feel called upon ITO drop down in one
right there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-29
Key To the Pusfler.

No. s3l.-Hari Recipes: !. "A bird In
the hand is worth two in the bush" 2.
There il many IA slip between the cup and
the lip.
No. S32 -Anagram: Crepitation-
No. S33 -Charade: Rap-scailion.
No. 33i--Novel Acrostic: !. Redeem.
2 Method. j. SceNts L. LoRdedL 8.
Rowing q Ending-Monroe
No 1856. Railruad Puzzle: The rail.
road puzzle i performed by first pushing
the empty car out Of the way on the main
track % the left. Then push the car with
the load OF lime up the switch % A. Now
pull both ~ the loaded cars dow n .he right
branch Of the switch, push them also out
VI the way on the main track 20 the left;
then pS.ss the engine through the switch;
do the same tn the tender, and they will b
heading west Then connect 10 the two
full cars and tack them up the right
branch OF the switch, leaving one at A,
which must then be pulled through and lef,
In position on tie other side. Now draw
the empty car buck into proper place, and
the feat has teen accomplished
No. $50. Numerical Enigma: Foreign
er-nore, forge. green, reign, Niger, reef,
gone.
No. 33T. -RhombUids:
BAN II \ y ID
TOME ii + T. d
DIAL. ID A B
TRIM DE p
NE A II l. L \ y
Fl ET + l. o p
No. 33s Curtailment: Feel, fee.
No S39. Sporting Participates: /.
C. linging = Dangling. J. Feeling. l..
G raging. . P-hntiI Z. d. Keeling. q.
; earring = shaking. v Stenching.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-29
r..-nordlnar, spell.

In an Eaeh.I court on one occasion AT
III ,cl:l. 3. ,.t. A.r. Wood. WAS examined
- wiz. ION giving his name, lot
.iwcl No q. tie judge, addressing the
o'Norc-d l,-r p, Sid;
Pray, NJ. Nod, low ID you spell youi
name
The old gentleman replied:
20 duuLle 4, double |, l. double l.,
double |. double o ID.
Upon which Tie astonished lawgiyer laid
down bis zen. saying IL Was the mos, ex-
traordinary name be had ever me, with IN
his life and after two or throe attempts do
clArcd be was unable to r,curd IL