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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
THIEVES MAKE A RICH HAUL.
A NEWARK JEWELLER ROBBED OF
WATCHES AND DIAMONDS VAL


A NEWARK JEwELLER ROBBED OF
WATCHES AND DIAMONDS VAL
UED AT s25,ooo
A robbery Of watches and jewelry. said to he
valued at $4,000 reported to the Newark
police last night by ". b. McConville. n 1eweller.
who has a store at No. 372 Broad-st.
Mr.. McConville rents the whole house. and occu-
pies apartments over the store. renting out the
rest Of the rooms to other tenants. In his apart
ments he kept a strong box containing the most
valuable Of his stock. He busy in the store
yesterday afternoon. and the apartments were left
unprotected from / to o'clock. after which hour
strong box had been broken Open Examination
had been taken. Information sent to Police
Headquarters and detectives promptly visited the
place They found that none OF tho other tenants
OF the house had gone away and all gave salts
factory accounts OF themselves. Mr. McConve
gave a list OF the goods taken. There were two
hundred gold watches, of old make. but with valu-
able movements, and large number Of other
watches. The gold watches were contained In
case. which was also taken. A case containing
dozen diamond rings loose. the average value be.
ing $50 each. The other jewelry taken included
ten pairs OF diamond earrings. three dozen gold
watch chains. with diamond and other scarfpins,
Mr. McConville had arranged to visit England
shortly he had lad about nineteen years old
working for him until two yeeks ago; Dlshling
the boys talk about crooks - he discharged him.
There Is clew to the robbers but the detectives
were convinced by their examination that the per-
son who committed the robbery was well ac-
quainted with the premises and the habits OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THEY WANT A PERMANENT HOME.

AN EFFORT TO BE MADE AT THE MEETING OF
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. TO-DAY TO
RAISE FUND OF 100000 TO
PURCHASE A SITE
The annual meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce early this afternoon. IN its rooms the
fourth floor Of the building No. go Nassau-st will
be Of unusual importance. because an effort Is to
be made to raise fund OF 81 900 600 for the pur-
chase Of a site for permanent home for the cor
poration- II such fund he raised a site In
the financial centre Of the city will be secured and
the Chamber will erect handsome building at a
cost of about s1ooo,OOO. Such a building would
contain large portrait gallery. TO hold the extern
sive collection OF portraits already IN the Cham
ber's possession. a large meeting-room library
and the Offices and committee rooms for the perma-
nent of the Chamber.
About twenty years ago the charter Of the Cham
Der of Commerce was amended by act of the Iegis-
lature so TO permit Of the ownership of real
estate by the corporation. and among the trustees
Of such property TO be acquired arc Alexander f.
Orr. Samuel d. Babcock, John s. Kennedy James
NJ. Constable John Crosby Brown and Cornelius
y. Bliss. Many Of the prominent members OF the
Chamber are heartily In favor OF the movement
to have building erected for the exclusive and
permanent use OF the Chamber An elaborate
luncheon will be served in connection with the
meeting to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
SYLVESTER H. DUNAN. FORMERLY A STOCK
EXCHANGE MEMBER, ASPHYXIAED BY
ILLUMINATING GAS.

ILLUMINATING GAS.
Sylvester II. Dunan. wldower, was found dead
IN his room yesterday morning on the top moor OF
the fashionable furnishcd-room house at No. p
West Twenty -seventh-st. Death caused by
inhaling illuminating gas, which escaped from
small gas stove. 1t is believed to have been
accident. Mr. Dunan was found lying upon the
floor face downward in his nightgown. He was
sufferer from dyspepsia. He accustomed to
get up from his bed IN the night and heat water
the gas stove with which to allay the pains In
his stomach II Is presumed that he got UP Tues
day night to heat some water and tainted. 1t Is
believed that in falling to the floor his body
struck tho rubber tube detachng 1t from the stove
Mr.. Dunan Joined the New-York Stock Exchange
in 1876 and sold his seat in 1894 He served In the
war in the Quarter masters Department. The Sec
rotary of War Commended him for his capabilities
and the accuracy OF his accounts After the war
he auditor of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
and he was made auditor of the Erie Railroad
when Colonel Fisk and Jay Gould were ousted from
the control OF the road by General DIX. he was
the originator of plan for Joint agencies for rail-
roads. Iatterly he had had his Office with Harris
& Fuller, No A Broadway.
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A CHEMIST BLOWN TO PIECES.
WHILE EXPERIMENTING IN HIS LABORATORY
CHARLES sTEARNs OF SPRING VALLEY.
LOSES HIS LIFE.

LOSES HIS LIFE.
Hackensack May 8 observation-disclosures In
chemistry caused the death OF Charles Stearns.
twenty-six years old, at Spring Valley, three miles
from Hackensack at noon to-day The young man
lived with w. d. l.. wilkins. friend. who main
tained a bachelor home the Spring Valley
chapel, with lad chore boy Until about two
weeks ago. Stearns was employed In Hudnuts
pharmacy. New-York. He always had fondness
for chemicals. and some time ago established a
laboratory in a small two-story outbuildng. about
twenty feet from the dwelling.
Yesterday Mr.. Stearns invited Charles Cunning
ham, young neighbor. to visit his workroom.
where he gave an exhibition Of fashlight powder
upon which ne experimenting, at the same
time remarking upon the danger OF his work
When the explosion heard to-day, young
Cunningham was OF the first at the scene He
found that the outbuding had been completely
demolished. The mangled body of Mr. SteaIns
was lying about ten feet from the work bench.
lie was burned and mangled beyond recognition.
but was still alive and conscious. Both arms were
nearly torn off there was great hole in the abdo-
men and foot gone.
Medical aid summoned from Hackensack
and the ambulance sent up, but the injured
man died after being placed In the vehicle.
Stearns unable 10 give any account OF tho
accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

There will probably he a sequel to the story
which was printed recently to the effect that
Colonel Butt, OF tho 18th Regiment, used an I'M
usually large "D" In reproving member Of Com
pany D on the evening Of recent review. The
members Of Company D held meeting In their
room In the armory one night this week for the
purpose, 1t is said. of taking steps toward having
Colonel Butt called to task for HTS action. First
Sergeant C. Goebel was In charge Of the company
in the absence Of Captain Barnard. and when he
left the ROOM It Is said. he gave orders TO allow
man to go away until he came back. Sergeant
Rose attempted to leave the place. and was de-
tained by Sergeant s n Williamson. and squab-
bic followed which ended In a fist fight. Sergeant
Dickson succeeded In restoring peace, but each Of
the non-commissioned officers now wants tho other
to apologize In the mean time the matter has
been brought TO tho attention OF the colonel. and
a ourt-martial may be the result.
AS to the big ID" incident. Colonel Butt said
that his language was perfectly proper. and he
simply laughed when 1t suggested that he
would he reprimanded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
COOPERATION IN CHARITABLE WORK.
THE BROOKLYN ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING
THE CONDITION OF THE POOR TO
CONSIDER A PLAN.


The Rrooklvn Association for Improving the Con-
dillon of the Poor held meeting last evening TO
transact business preliminary to the annual meet
ing which will take place next week. The Ex-
ecutive Committee sent in report through Its
chairman David c. Tiebout telling of the receipt
Of letter from the Bureau Of Charities containing
q resolution favoring closer cooperation between
the Society for Improving the Condition OF the
Poor and the Bureau of Charities. The resolution
proposed that action should be taken TO this end
and suggested that the two organizations exchange
lists Of applicants for assistance and other inlor-
nation 10 be regarded confidential by the so
cieiies The communication will be acted upon
at future meeting.
The Nominating Committee reported In favor OF
the re-electon of the present officers and Executive
Committee and the advisory committee who served
IN 1886 will also be reappointed Samuei row
land the treasurer of the association. entered
report showing the balance on May or &,lSg IS;
the disbursements In the year just closed were e.,
0Sa q The annual report will be printed ana dis
tribute6 at the next meeting. 49,
william II. Fleeman was last night iraoe I'LL Hoii-
orary member of the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
PHILA DELPHIA AND READING MORTGAGH.

ONE AMOUNTING TO s1a5.Ooocoo TO BE FILED IN
KINGS COUNTY SOON.
The largest mortgage ever recorded in tho Office
NJ the Register Of Kings County will soon be en-
tered IN Register Harmans office by tho officers OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company.
Mr. Hartman has received a letter from the railroad
officials announcing their intention Of recording a
mortgage OF sl35OOo0Oo in Brooklyn. Mr.. Hartman
saws he understands that the mortgage TO be filed
IN Kings County affects the entire Reading system,
and that records Of the mortgage have to be filed in
every county in the country where the corporation
hnld nr0nerIY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
HE HAD TWO FUNERAL SERVICES.

A DEAD MANS CATHOLIC RELATIVES INSIST ON
ONE. THE PRoTEsTANTs ON THE OTHER
Eliza beth, May 5.-Robert NJ Fulton. of No. E6
Marshal-st, buried Sunday afternoon. At
o'clock Father J. J. Smith. pastor Of the Holy
Rosary Church, conducted services according to
Catholic rites. An hour later the Rev. Mr. Trout,
Of the Methodist Church. conducted services over
the body.
1t appears this state OF affairs was brought about
BY the fact that within two weeks Mr.. Fulton be-
came a Catholic He was at the time patient
in the Alexian Brothers Hospital. His CATHOLIC
relatives caused the priest 10 hold the services and
later his Protestant relatives had the Rev. Mr..
Trout ofciate Each set Of relatives declares that
only one service was performed, and that the other
amounted 10 nothing. There is a lively family war
N
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Cor-pT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

NsD' Ram:%y WIia%; Tatte5sga and Parker il
Supreme Court Special TermoPart before Andrews
supreme conr@specia rerm|Par Before smyth.
' sT62sm. oPSms at TsrmPs
renee, J-Motions Nos =. B. T. 3. g. l. s. Preferred
s TeF%ra d. v az. .ss Be .:
272 2Ia5 44eS $3.50. 4>o3 2i'2. 1893 1880 44'i Soo
' Supreme cour,-specal TermPart v-Betore Beck
man Causes to be sent from Par ~ for trial osar'
o b sept rom Tn, IL for Case
supreme court-specal Term-Part v1T-Befor. Truax.
s Supreme TsEFfEs P' is rsa
g s @ S s ss% s eS R1s's
$50 $50 500 5l25 1892 1898 '''l 1924 eoa7 1867
Supreme CoartTrial Te+mPart " Before yursman'
supreme cour,Tcial Tsrm-Par, v-Betore Day d, a.
Supreme courtTraI TermPaIt yI,P 1sf B ,o
Case unfinished st..
.si s ls os v 4sss Sssa d ss
aa7o 4lso $500 5S7l. 1918 1888 5Oa2 1889 o225 5icl
Supreme courtSTria Tcrm~Par, vITr-Adourn-d for
II sr from & V sr rial b cssr
be from Fart w for trial C Csa
JEGauses to he sent from preferred calendar for trial.
the
Surrogate's t-Chambers-Before Arnold $40.
1912 will Of William Iyison, at 1890 n. M wills for
pr,bate-Bertha Goodman. Philip Dater jr.. Mary r.
Neane Nicholas Duffy. Michael Ryan. Richard Edwards
George A. Jones. Bromley. Nicholas a. Hermann,
Phoebe A. Mcesdy at 1870 Ignatz Ftovitz. John
H. Smith Caroline r. Landon. at p. m . ,
Surroyates Court-Tral Term--Before Fitzgerald $
No 1915 Richard T1ghe at 1o:i3 m; No 12II
will OF Valentine Schefers at 1O:45 a.
C'rv Cnurt-special Terrl-Before Fitzsmons. j.
Court opens at II a. m. Motions At 1o:3o 3.
CITY Court-Trla Term--Part Before Schuchman. J.
Nos 1894 1892 49l4it 1925 1895 1871 1919. 1910
1863 g2 1919 1915 1918 1908 1914 1890 1891. 1882.
1879 1876 1890 1901 1888 1GS3 1921 1902 1903 1904,
i1OG 100. Clear.
City Cour,-Trial Term--Part II-Berore ODwyer. J.
Nos oti2 2i70 s57 2256. 1862. 1886 2l5O o30. 242+
248i eia2 24s3 243i 2438 2i42 2a47 2i63 2465 24es
2l75 24s3. 2i94 bO34. PA 1876 5l36is 6i31l7. 1868
Clear.
City court-Trai Term-Part III-Before Van Wyck.
G Nos 2297 Pill 1898 24i0 22s8. 1901. 223O, 2l0+
23a1 35l 9sO 1860 231+. 2oi. 2l96 2272. 2ll3 22S3
Psi 2O42 coll 202. 2D29 2a7, 1885 Sl3 770 1880 20o3
234l. Clear.
city Court-Trial Term-Part IV-Befors Mccarthy, J.
Short Causes: 527i. 51a2 5205 5000, 1926 5l5G
4G47 5iS6 5lO 384s 5ls8 2sl9 1913. 1927 bl53 $3.50
Faulty ca Nos 26s. 260 15o. 1853 236 1919, 255
2si I55 os3 262 253. 24s 227 Clear.
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THIS PLAINTIFF IN HARD LUCK.

ALTHOUGH THE DEFENDANT PRACTICALLY CON-
FEsSED JUDGMENT, THE JURY GAVE
VERDICT IN HER FAVOR.
A remarkable verdict was rendered by Jury
in the Hudson County Circuit Court. in Jersey City,
on Tuesday afternoon. Martin Connolly. septua-
genarian, sued Catherine Nevin, his wifes sister,
for $500 Connolly and his wife lived contentedly
for many years They were frugal. and In 1885 had
saved enough TO build two houses. SIX years ago
they ouarreled and parted. They had 300 IN bank
Tho woman drew this money and went to live with
her sister, whom she gave the money Connolly
sued for the money. Mrs. Nevin put in a claim of
500 for boarding Mrs. Connolly and thus admitted
Indebtedness of $500 to Connolly. The jury; after
wrestling with the mathematical problem for an
hour returned with verdict of $500 for the de-
PENDANT The surprised counsel asked THAI the jury
be polled The jurors were confused but all declared
for the defendant. either for 500 or $500
Record the verdict" said Judge Nevius, land
will issue an order to set II aside -
He then discharged the jury from further service
during the term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
Flint'S Fine F urniture
Colonial Designs.
Factory Prices.

unanimous choice Of the Board Of Estimate It
was very proper choice. because his was the plan
for the new Municipal Building that was decided
upon by the committee of architects chosen by the
league itself some time ago the best in all re-
specs. out Of over three hundred designs submit
ted Mr. Thomas has been the architect for a
number Of buildings erected by the city. and has
given uniform satisfaction. He deserving Of
recognition"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
DRESS GOODS

DRESS GOODS
Unusual selling of Dress Stuffs these May
DAYS. No wonder. Recent and liberal re-
auctions on a large number OF SeaSonable
and popular fabrics, an unmatched stock.
are the magnets.
Among the bargains are
Paris Novelties,
Wool Suitings,
Linen Novelties,
Colored Grenadines,
Cottons.
All this seasons goods. Immense varie-
ties. Extraordinary bargains.
WOMENS IMPORTED DRESSES
A fourth off Tuesdays low prices. This
applies to every Imported Dress in this
stock.
Model Dresses.
Tailor-made Suits.
The Model Dresses were recently reduced
one-half Now, fourth off the half Only
one of a kind Handsome Costumes made
by the best dressmakers of Europe.
The Tailor-made Suits, a complete as
sortment of sizes and coors. Chic styles,
handsomely finished Priced at dollars be-
low what other importers count them
worth Now a fourth off our own little
prices.
WOMEN'S SHIRT WAISTS
Thirty-nine cases opened the past two
days. Part of the big purchase told Of a
few days ago.
SOC, 75c, 81
for Shirt Waists that in the regular way sell
at half more-many double.
In the lots just opened are some very at
tractive Waists of plain and figured Dimities
and Scotch Plaid Madras-frSt shown to-
day.
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co.,
Broadway, 4th ave, 9th and 10th SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
THE s1LvERMAN CASE GOES TO THE JURY.

Tho hearing OF the suit brought ny Won silver
man to collect 81 500 the amount Of an insurance
policy issued by the Empire Life Insurance COM
pany on the life Of his wife. ended yesterday,
and the case went TO the jury, which returned n
scaled verdict. to be opened to-day. The company
refuses to pay the insurance, on the ground that
the policy was really issued on the life OF Rosa
Klein Mrs. SilveTmans sister, whom 1t Is said' the
plaintiff palmcd Off as his wife to the medlcai ex-
arnners Mrs Silverman died month after the
policy was issued. Her body has been exhumed.
under an order obtained by the company, and the
medical examiners have testified that 1t was not
that of the woman they examined. Silverman was
recalled yesterday. and quantity OF testimony was
case went to the jury with the statements OF the
company's examiners practically unshaken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
REFEREES APPOINTED.
Supreme Court.


Supreme Court.
BY Smyth. J.
Hitchcock aet warren-Clarence ". Francis.
Reynolds agt. Stewart-D. Mclean shaw.
Matter Of Kip-Jeasa s. Nelson.
Klough agt. Magnusson--James Kearney.
BY Beach J.
Ash agt. Brown-John Delahunty.
Dirsny agt Risley-Sdney j. COwen.
Matter Of Delahunty-Sdney J. Cowen-
BY Russell. J.
Davidson agt. wsed-C1ifYord W. Hartritgs
BY Bischon. jr., J.
Gallagher agt. Baird-Ctarles y. Morgan.
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
Supreme Court
By Beach, J.
Annie NJ. Winters agt. John W. Cannon--Georgs A..
Baker.
William W. Niles agt. Jacob B. Bliheimer-wilam O.
Gantz.
BY Andrews. J.
William II. Macuf ast. Porter Air Lighter Company
Theodore l.. Hermann
National Lead Company agt. Charles r. Peasants Com
pany.Jesse S. Nelson.
Anna NJ. Cardain agt Patrick H. Mccann-Hyman
Levy.
by Smyth j.
Catharine Donohus ast- George w wallaoe-Fr,ncis
D. Dowley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

First showing of Summer Hats in
the Golden Salon. The advance
guard of Paris styles. Scores Of
handsome bits of Headwear-many
of the styles copied from Hats seen
at the great social event Of the
French capital - the Concourse
Hippique.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

WHY JOHN r. THOMAS WAS CHOSEN.
Referring to tho action OF the Architectural
League Of this city. In criticsing the Board OF Es
innate for selecting John r. Thomas the architect
to draw the plans for the Hall Of Records instead
Of opening the work to public competition. a city
official said yesterday
Mr. Thomas was selected because he was the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

Ign will leave town together by the Empire STATE
express The delegation will include Carl Schurz.
Seth Low Alfred T. White, James Speyer w. ~
Low Dorman d. Eaton. w. J. SchieTeln, Z. w;
Watson, Edwin Packard. George McAneny, anu
others Mr. Schurz will make the principal ADDRESS
O the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

PRESIDENT DoRMAN ATTRIBUTES 1T TO THE
CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION.

PRESIDENT DoRMAN ATTRIBUTES IT TO THE
CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION.
Many creditors Of the Gilbert Manufacturing
Company went TO the company's Offices at No. $50
Broadway, yesterday, and proffered assurances of
their sympathy and readiness TO extend all possible
aid. Mr.. Sargent. the assignee. was in charge Of
the company's affairs but he said II too early
for him TO make any statement as to the
pany's assets and liabilities. Orlando p. Dorman
the president of the company. said to a Tribune
reporter:
THE trouble OF the company is result Of the
last Cleveland Administration If had got
new tariff last fall even this spring might
have escaped being compelled TO make assign
ment our mills have been kept running while
we were waiting and hoping for tariff, and
our stock Of unsod goods has kept on Increasing
We have immense stock on hand now. and
there is no sale for Il. II 1t can be sold at fair
prices We will be able TO pay our debts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06

general strike OF workmsn employed on Del
monco's new building at Forty-fourth-st and
Fifth-ave, was ordered yesterday. and about ono
hundred and nifty men went out. The strike was
ordered by the Board OF Delegates because OF the
employment OF non-union hosting engineers An
effort will be made by the builder to settle the
strika today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
CONTROLLER PALMER'S LITTLE BOOM.
HIS FRIENDS THINK HE CAN Bb ELboTf'D
SHERIFF IF HIS CAMPAIGN is
RIGHTLY MANAGED.

Controller George W. Palmer evidently peheVes
there is a good deal in Matching out boom quietly
and not exposing It TO public view until II has good
coating OF feathers. The doughty Controller is max
Ing strong bid for the nomination for Sherin next
fall Last night he got his Brooklyn friends together
In the Arena, No 80 West Thirty-fiTst-st. New
York and treated them to dinner IN Parlor A. ne
dinner began soon after o'clock. but the wire FAC
tory" was kept running at lively clip till after mid
night.
Sheriff Buttllng took prominent part IN the DIS
cusson and expressed the belief that the Controller
could be elected II his campaign was managed with
energy and skill About twenty people attended the
conference nearly all the prominent friends OF Mr.
Worth being present A..
Ii is thought that within the next rev GAYS GAYS. M r.,
Paner's friends will begin to put out feeIers n
the diferent wards and that pledges Of support VIII
be interchanged-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
TO BE HEARD on THE CIVIL SERVICE BILL

hearing will be given at the Executive Cham
Der. in Albany at II 30 O'Clock to-day 10 organiza-
lions and individuals protesting against the ap-
provai OF tho Civil Service bill now In tho Gov
ernor's hands. Those from New-York and Brook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
MUST SHOW THE PORTRAIT IN COURT

MUST SHOW THE PORTRAIT IN Coohi'
Sophia NJ Phillips obtained from Justice Andrews
In the Supreme Court yesterday an order directins
Mrs. Zelah p Cohen OF No. S24 West twenty
second-st bring into court n portrait OF Mrs.
Phillips's grandmother. upon the trial OF the sui'
she has brought against Mrs Cohen TO recover the
portrait or It's alleged value $4,000 This Is the pct
ure which Mrs. Phillips says was painted by Slr
Thomas Lawrence and was given to her by her
grandfather Isaac Phillips, before his death Tho
case will come to trial next term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-06
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
NICE POINT IN JURY SELECTION.

A NICE POINT IN JURY SELECTION.
Justice Fur sman, in the Supreme Court yesterday
refused to allow two defendants in damage SUIT
to challenge peremptorily six Jurors The suit was
brought by DR.. Meyer Jackson against the city ana
the Standard Gas Light Company to recover DAM
ages on account OF accident caused according 10
tho plaintiff by poorly replaced pavements IN upper
Second-ave. two years ago. The Corporation Coun-
sel had challenged five Jurors for the city, and
sci for the gas company one. when Justice tursinan
said that all the challenges allowed by law mad been
exercised. -, ..,..
The Corporation Counsel said 1t was the practice
to allow each defendant six peremptory chailehges
THAT contention Is ridiculous" said Justice u,s-
man ut has been decided appeal that each SIDE
and not each defendant Is entitled to SIX challenges.
according TO YOU II there $50 defendants they
would have 900 challenges. This would require al
attendance Of about one thousand Jurors. -, l..
Counsel for the defendants took an exception 10
Justice Fursman's ruling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10

Strangest Of all the strange visitors 10 the upper
world a, such times Is the gigantic sQu!d. or cutie
fish, OF all the myriad species OF mollusca this mon
s,er may fairly claim CHEZ place. and neither In an
Gent or modern times have any excited more Interest
than he Upon his awe-nspirng and uncanny bulk