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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
HARRISON AND EAST NEWARK

Almost unanimous consent was given to all three
resolutions presented by the borough Council of
East Newark regarding the issuance OF school
bonds by the voters OF the borough on Monday
night only two votes were cast against the rcsou-
ton authorizing the bond issue.
The Police Committee OF the Harrison Common
Council on Monday night held a secret session ami
investigated the current rumors that the noIIce
force and other city employees being assessc1
FOR a fund intended to defeat the nsoldafion Mi
now before the Legislature. chief Cal.aghan and
several others were brought before the Inyestps,
ing Committee The former said that il vas tr,o
such "A fund was in existence. but that any ono
was forced to contribute absolutely false M,
others before the committee substantlatel ChieS
Callaghan's statements. W
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NO CLEMENCY FOR KOHL.
THE GOVERNOR DECLINES TO INTERFERE WIFI
THE MURDERERs SENTENCE.

THE GOVERNOR DECLINES TO INTERFERE WITH
THE MURDERER's SENTENCE.
Trenton Feb Ii (SpeciaD.-Henry Kohl the
Newark murderer must die. The Governor re-
fuses TO permit his to be reopened Deiore the
Court Of Pardons. This morning Governor Grggs
sent Kohls counse! the following letter
The Hon Thomas s. Henry. ,,
Dear Sir: In the matter of the state ag'. Henry
Kohl l have given thorough and careful considef
benn made TO- me orally but to all the testimony
given at the trial. well as the aiiidayt ana 'es-
shnv causr After a careful consideration, |
find nothing that would justify me IN interfering
To- use the language Of Mr. Justice Depue. speak
ing upon the application for new ri ,si ne
case was tried by jury Of respeciaoiligy; oy
in the trial of the case and observed me closest
discrimination during the whole time they were en-
gagged in the trial of the cause. The Court ad-
mitted evidence the part Of the defence TO tne
Thn Court Permitted Counsel to have their
time in the discussion Of the case beiore enr i"E
either at the time when the charge was dellNere'l
nor has any criticism been made upon IL since. hs
the case stands on the evidence that is In. the
Court would not be disposed grant rule to
show cause to give the subject any inrlhel Is
cussion the verdict that evidence being salts,
factory The case as | informed, was tried
before the Court of oyer and Terminer on RUE 20
pus and appeal in these proceedings to the Federal
courts has been exhausted. TWO separate appHca-
tions for the commuiation Of the defendants SEN
tence have been carefully considered by the Court
of Pardons and refused. 1t is unusual that "A thlri
application should be either made or considered
but on account OF the urgency of the appeal adj
dressed TO me and the Importance OF the case, !
have consented. practically TO sit In review upon
nv predecessor. | do wish this to be considered
a precedent. My investigation OF the case leads me
to the same conclusion expressed by Judge l'epue.
namely that the verdict upon the evidence is sat
isfactory. There IS nothing in the nature or the
oral statements made TO me that ought 10 induce
me TO interfere | cannot yield to the argument
that because there Is In the mind OF persons In the
community a doubt to the defendants CUNT.
therefore the Court OF Pardons should interfere
to tighten his penalty While il IL always desirable
that the result OF legal investigation should com
mend itself TO the approval Of the community. yet
It is impossible to allow judicial proceedings that
have been conducted in strict conformity with law
TO be modified or affected account OF any popu-
lar doubt sentiment. Very respectfully.
JOHN W. GRIGGS. Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
KUSER,S SUIT AGAINST SKIRM.
IT LOOKS VERY MUCH LIKE PULL iC'

THE COLONEL ACCUSES The Sf'NAiOi' W i
ING NOTE WHICH HAD BEEN PAID
MR.. sKIRM SAYS HE WILL LOOK
1T Up AND RETURN 1T.
Trenton Feb II (SpeciaD.-Colonel A. H.
Kuser. Of Governor Grgss's staff To-Day GU
tanned from Vice Chancellor Bird a temporary III
junction restraining Senator William H. ohii".
Of Mercer County from in any way disposlhe Vi
or negotiating certain promissory ro'e lo'
s. 900 The strange suit was surprise as Tie
bill upon which the injunction Is granted con-
tains an imputation oo
Colonel Kuser swoars that on Marcn rs 1850
he gave senator Skirm his note for So'ooo III
business transaction. together with MY shaies
Of the Trenton Brewing Companys STOCK the
mar value Of which was $1,000. as collateral. oh
October :. 1898 it was agreed between the SEN
ator and Kuser. the latter alleges. that II huser
should nav into the treasury Of the Pennsyl-
vania and New-Iersey Power Company the sum
of e. 600 cash the Senator would return the note
and collateral Colonel Kuscr paid the m0ney 10
the Power company on OCTOBER IL, pu ~ w., .,
wrote for his note and collateral on octoper e.
he sWears Senator Skirm put his messenger OIL
saving he was too busy to look 1or the papenn
subsequently other efforts were MADE 10 secure
the return Of the note. kuser says put eN'iF
time Senator Skirm was busy . 49,,
"Being advised that II this note rams INTO tns !,
hands of innocent thlrd parry ne No otat
be liable for the full amount. ana beheVlhs 'hd'
senator Skirrn "wilfully and without cause re
fnses TO surrender the property" Colonel l>user
applies for an injunction "as matter OF sell
protection latch. NTH
When Senator Skirm was seen tonight WIN
reference 10 the Kuser injunction he expressed
astonishment He said the note had Deeh pau,
and he would go over his papers and return the
note and collateral at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
HOROKEN

Recorder McDonough yesterday DISCHARGED Josenb
Kanaugh. who surrendered himself on the coary.
OF accidentally shooting David Harrington ~,
Saturday night The wounded ran Is still, I'm :,
Mary's Hospital. Physicians believe that he viii
recover He refused TO make a complaint
4 detective is looking for "A Pole known as Max
Miller. who left Hoboken a few days ago. after
making "A small fortune by borrowing money from
conhling people Mrs. william Kuhn. who keeps
a saloon in lIudson-st said yesterday that while
Miller boarding with her he succeeded in
getting 500 from her husband.
Christian Neckar. a saloonkeeper at No. PA New
York-ave. Union Hill. said yesterday that burglar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
PLAINFIItLD.

Professor ". Hudson Shaw. the oxford Invor-
sliy Extension lecturer Will deliver the second lee
ture IN tn course arranged by Mrs. Florence Howe
Han The lecture Will treat ~ Venice and Will he
given Friday afternoon. February p. in Seminary
Hall
one OF the tremendous gun-lattes being built frr
the United States Government by the Pond Ma
chine Topi Company has been sent tO the Water
vlici Arsenal a. Troy. sixteen nat cars were To-
qI.red 10 convey ia" lathe.
The funeral Of George " Ncvus who del sud
denly SUNDAY morning at his HON" In PlanN"ld-
ave. takes plac- to-day al noon In the First Prs
byfcrian Church. Mi NcViu- of this city's
most prominent residents. He held responsible
position with Tent. Weller & co.. Of New-YOrk and
was a member Of the First Presbyterian Church.
Anchor Lodge, +. and A. NJ, ana the Royal Ar
canum.
The Brooklyn l3,h Regiments basket team
will play the Planic1 Young Mems Christian A.
ISOLATION team on Saturday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
HEP NECK WAS BROKEN.

Somerville Feb II (Spec.aD-Dr. II. G. Wagner
the county physician. called to the hamlet OF
Sklman to-day TO view the body OF Mrs. William
Cray, who was found dead in the hallway OF her
home Mr.. Cray entered his home yesterday morn
ing and found his two small children in tears and
his wife lying dead az the foot OF the stairs with
broken neck. An overturned washbowl was founa
AT the head of the stairs, ana II is thought that
Grs Cray accidentally slammed in this and fell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
A DESPERATE YOUNG HIGHWAYMAN

Long Branch. Feb. II (Specap.-Sanio Tomane,
nineteen years old, was held by judge S,ocum to-
night in $1,000 bail await the action of the Grand
Jury upon two charges OF a;rocious assault. pre-
ferred ~ James Cane. a Pennsylvania Railroad en-
gineer and John Naples. TOmaine. who has only
heen IN this country seven weeks. first held up Mr..
Wanles demanding his money his life. Then he
struck the wife OF James Cane. and afterward hred
a shot Al the latter. just grazing his head. Mrs.
cane swooned but was able TO testify In court to-
lob.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
,rriJfUlrS COMPLAINT WITHDR1UN.

The case of Philip Bissnger. an insurance proAer'
OF No 1888 East nd-fourih-st. VINO was
charged by Neil McCalum. note broker, OF No
l.64s Madison-ave.. with the larceny OF note ~.
81 900 drawn by Edward Lauterbach In favor o'
Maurice Nenq,s was ca led for examination before
Magistrate Mott in the Harlem Court yesterday
afternoon .,oo FRAN,
Bssngcr, giving the note az security, anu 80 -
Bissinger refused to return the note when Pron.,
of the borrowed money was made. There was ~ ~
proceeding In court when the case was caleu ~" -.
counsel for the complainant asked permission ~
withdraw the complaint which was granted py t''
magistrate The case was then dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
A SNEAK THIEF'S BIG HAUL.

George Welsher. a lquor-dealer and contractor OF
Bayonne. reported To the police yesterday that he
had been robbed by sneak thief Of 500 in cash
According to the victims story. he received the
preenbacks in part payment on "A contract. He went
10 bed leaving the money In a pocket OF his trous-
ers During the night some person who knew OF
the payment raised "A ladder against the side Of
Welshcrs house and entered his room through the
window and rfed the pockets OF Welsher's clothing
Without awakening the victim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
SAVED FROM THE POTTER'S FIELD.

Elizabeth. Feb. II (SpecaD.-Robert Ross. the col
ored man who died last Wednesday in the Elizabeth
General Hospital would have been puried IN 'he
not,ers field yesterday had II not been discovered
,ho, he was part owner of a large farm at Man
basset Long Island. He has a cousin George
srreadwell who Is In the employ OF eX-CountX
clerk Henry r.. Cannon. Of this city. IreadWeiI
Yesterday identified the body at the morgue Peter
brother Townsend and his sister live on the Long
ps,and farm and are In comfortable circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
ARLINGTON AND KEARNY.

The Kearny Gun Club Will have snoo' on ''9
Eoarnv-ave grounds to-day at I've and inanma'e
,tas FreehoIder william Green Will be one OF
the chief contestants
Tho recontion and entertainment OF the two
Arlington fire companies recently bereft OF home
~ a. took Mace last night in Freemans Hail. in
,,;lio nd-ave 4 large crowd was presen,
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NO LIQUOR FOR OCEAN GROVE.

Ocean Grove. Feb II (SpecaD.-A delegation Of
ministers representing the Ocean Grove Camp
Meeting Association will visit the Legislature this
week and urge the passage Of the Bradley bin,
which prohibits the sale OF liquor within mile Of
this place The law passed in the sixties prohibit
ing the sale of rum within mile OF Wesley Lake
bridge he boundary line between Ocean Grove and
Asbury Park declared unconstitutional 10y the
Supreme Court recently. and Senator Bradley's bill
is TO take the place OF the old II drawn by
Joseph Coult OF Newark. who says IT'S ironclad
restrictions cannot be upset by the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
A SYSTEMATIC THIEF.

BENJAMIN Illingsworth. of No. Az Jersey-ave.
Jersey CITY missed money from his desk at his
home and consulted the police yesterday as the
,hefts aggregated S2G. The servant. Mary Rich
ards was suspected. Mr.. IllingswOrth. by advice
NJ the police put marked bills in his desk last even
ing and left the house. when he returned a one
dollar bin was missing. Detective McGnniss was
60 Mating and arrested Miss Richards. The marked
,,i,i vas found on her. She offered 10 refund the
eos 70 Mr. Illingsworth If he would not prosecute
Ter He refused y handbook showing $40 10 her
nredlt was found in her trunk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
NO DANGER or 4 WATER FANNIE

From statements made yesterday by Chief En-
gineer Birdsall. OF the CrotOn Aqueduct II was as
certalnel that In the reservoirs OF the Croton sys-
TEN there are stored about twenty billion
gallons OF water, and water. is running over tho
Croton dam at the rate of ScO.010oo gallons a day
BY May l. IL Is expected. the amount OF stored
water I'm the reservoir will be about thrty-nve
billion gallons Mr.. B.rdsall says that all danger
OF a water famine in New-York has been practically
removed for many years to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
ALLEGED EMBEZZI.ER ARRESTED.

Camden. Feb lis. Edgar Trout. formerly a
,,ss man Of Newark, held in bail this
of,ernoon on a charge Of embezzement' preferred
~, ,ho New-Jersey Wal. Paper Company OF which
he was manager. He IS charged with taxing a
~ n,1,v Of material which he says he traded Tor
9 ,her Goods and used in the conpanys business
The company is in financial straits ana VIII De 500
or Guessed IL he put In a claim for salary he At
tsched the companys goods In New OH a.a re
arrest followed. 1t Is SAID that 1fou' -" N" ~
arrest of his accusers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
HORSES KILLED BY 4 TRAIN

Asbury Park. Feb. II (SpeciaD-A team Of horses
owned by Atkins Harris struck by a locomotive
at the Summerfeld crossing OF the New-York and
Long Branch Railroad This morning, and the ami
mails badly injured that they ded almost
Immediately. The team attached to a stage
Harris driving. He is deaf. and did hear
the rapidly approaching locomotive The stage
WAS overturned and badly wrecked but Harris
fortunately ESCAPED with slight Injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
ANOTHER CONFERENCE HELD.
BURIED UNDER FALLING BRICKS

Railway Feb. lin the high winds to-day tail
brick chimney ON the house OF Mrs II. Kelly. in
JInion-st was blown down. Mr.. Kelly and her
Adam were buried under the bricks. The accident
occurred about noon. Mrs Kelly was washing in
the Kitchen and the boy. who is cripple, was
living in the dining room close TO the The
chimney crashed through the roof and down to the
Grsf door Ii fell in both rooms. The boy was
nn,ri.d nnder A pile OF brick, and Mrs. Kelly
strucL on the head by flying brick and knocked
eenseess lot OF bricks were piled up on top Of
Ee,e hhors ca me u their rescue. The hOuse
did not take fire although the stove in the dining
room was badly broken.
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4 LDNG PASTORATE ENDED.
THE REV. Or HOLLIS LEAVES BAYONNE AFTER
THIRTEEN YEARS SERVICE.

THIRTEEN YEARS SERVICE.
Accompanied by his wife and other members OF
h!s family the Rev Frederick ". Hollis. he de-
posed pastor Of s. Paurs Evangelical church.
Rayonne bate farewell yesterday 20 the field in
which he had lablrei FOR more than thirteen years
I'nth b. receives the anticipated call To another
pa-tora,r pr Hollis Will make his home with his
SON. tn R"v Emil Hollis. who IL the pastor OF a
church w Buffllo. y. \.
corning tho Discussions which led to his being
osstci hy william e. Fairs adherents In the con-
creation 81 ST. Pauls Church As yet the vie
torl0us contingent has taken no action toward pro-
ylIlng pf. Hobs with the promised pension. nor has
Il AIy ASSURANCE that the Rev otto Seeker VIII ac-
cepi the call recently oXtented 10 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
co>fEPSET NTY'S LOSS

p,a,nhed Feb 1.-THE Somerset County Board OF
Ersehoders, In session to-day at Somervlle. esti-
rate that the loss to the county In the damage OF
H.. ODDS and bridges by the flood last Thursday
nd Friday will amount to s'o~O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
NEnIcAI, MEN AT DINNER.

camden. Feb II (Spec.aD.-The District Medical
society az Camden County, observed its ffteth an
niversary In the Temple Theatre this afternoon
closing with an elaborate banquet tonight. al
which toasts were responded to by prominent meu-
zeal mon from various parts OF the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The murder OF Robert Ross. for which Barthol-
onew shea was executed yesterday, was the cul
minaton OF he long series of election outrages per
pttrated by the Democratic machine of Troy In its
determination to gain and hold political power at any
cost ON the afternoon Of Tuesday March 6. 1884. az
,he election for Mayor. a gang OF thugs ard repeat
ers who were working In the interests OF Senator
Edward Murphy. ir. and his nominee. Francis j.
Mooy presented themselves at the pOlIing-piace in
the Third Election District Of the Thirteenth ward
AMI asked for ballots. Robert Ross and his two
brothers william and John. all Republicans, We're
present to see that frauds were committed.
They and the Republican inspector objected to the
receipt OF these fraudulent votes. Immediately the
gang. Of which shea ana another Murphy "heeler. %
John Mc(iough. We're leaders attacked the oh
jectors who showed fight and in the struggle which
ensued Robert Ross was struck down As he lay
the ground one of the Murphy gang. who was
aftorward proved to have been Shea placed a re-
vover to his head and shot him killing him IN
stantly. william Ross VAS also shot. but not
fatally ~ can c'ucn, hcd met1Ie ,a5
Il window brandished a revolver, stole the ballot
box ana secured ,ne n0ina'1m or th' r VINO was
able element in the district, inc.u Ing the Roses
made another nomination. and the contest was con-
The trials which followed the arrest OF Shea and
murder in the first degree. while the after SEN
fenced - twenty years Imprisonment. Shea =
counse. sesured delay by an APPEAL. but the fqll
prisoner. and he was resenienced to die during
Christmas week. 1873 Governor Morton granted
him a reprcve untn thr second week OF January
1876 When all arrangements for his execution had
been completed. John McGough made an alleged
confession to the Warden Of CLINTON Prison, in
which he took upon himself the guilt Of Robert
Ross murder. The Governor again reprieved shea
until February 1. ana ordered an examination into
Nctiough's statement. The latter weakened OF
course when the critical moment was reached. and
said that he id not know whose shot kil,i Ross
hut that his conscience told him he guilty.
Nevertheless a motion for a new trial was made
and another reprieve WIS granted account OF IL
un;u February H. on February : Justice Msyhlm
denied the notion and. as ih- Governor declined 10
Interfere further. the law vas suffered at last TO
,,L. i;s
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at,empted to gain entrance to apartments az w,e.
his saloon early In the morning Neckat va
aroused by the noise OF breaking glass ana scaieu
his visitor away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Mr. Cousins rep. Iowa. presented to the House
to-day resolutions adopted by the independent elect
OF Johnson County. Iowa. condemnng the Presi-
dent for his action in increasing the public debt and
requesting the House of Representatives TO mpeach
the President for such action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The House Committee OH Public Lands to-day or
dered a favorable report on the California mining
segregation bill. The measure directs the appoint
meni OF commission select and designate all
mineral .ands within railroad grants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

During the heavy gale this morning a giant elm
tree. which has stood at the west entrance TO me
circular driveway leading 10 the White House 70.
nearly a century, was uprOotel and fell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

ThOmas FIaII.9an. No. N' KNef-sI-. Troy, =. !.
Friend Thomas. | take the pleasure 10 write
you these few lines before leave this word for
ever II j. the last letter :" ever write you or
any one e. 81. wish YOU would kindly cheer up my
mother and father and sister and brother. | wish
you would talk 20 my brother and give him little
advice for me about whom he travels with and his
habits and not 20 around drinking. and not TO 20
with bad company.
My health IS good at the present time and my
courage st!ll stays by me-. and hope and pray 10
God II Will till - ali over. Remember me TO all
my friends and all your friends and 10 your
sister and 10 the Kanes. Having no more TO say
wi. close. with goodby and farewell forever.
From your true friend BAT SHEA
T.. S-Yours forever and ever.-BAT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Colonel Isaac r. H.ll assistant sereeant-at-arms
Of the House Of Representatives. who has been
ported critically III. is much better to-day and
the Indications point 70 Ms rapid recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The river front of Washington was seriously
menaced this morning by fire, which It was feared
would spread into great confagrat!on on account
OF the gale. without rain. which prevailed AZ the
time The flames started in big wooden lcehouse,
surrounded by similar structures. lumber-yards and
shipping sheds. the entire neighbOrhOod being OF
inflammable character. The whole Fire Department
and police reserves were called our at $50 o'clock
and two hours later the fire completely under
control after causing damage not exceeding s30,0i
in value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Cardinal Gibbons and his party. OF Baltimore,
and Cardinal SatoH. the Apostolic Delegate and his
private secretary. LEFT Washington tonight by a
special the southern Railway for New
orleans to be present At the opening II Catholic
Winter School In that city on February IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The House Committee on immigration and Nat
uralization. which 10 have left here to-day Tor
New-York. for the purpose OF inspecting Ei..s
Island has ind 'hnitey postponed It's trip