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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
NOT GUILTY.
Verdict of the Jury in the Case
of the Murderous Lat
timer Deputies.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, March 9. 1884,
The jury in the case of Sheriff Martin and
his deputies, charged with the killing Of
the strikers at Lattimer, on September 10
last, this morning returned a verdict Of
not guilty.
Long before the time for court to con-
vene there was a big crowd waiting to
gain admission to the court room, and
when the doors were thrown open there
was wild rush, but only a limited num-
ber was admitted Judge Woodward did
not take his seat on the bench until fivs
minutes after ten o'clock, the jury COM
ing IN a few minutes later. When the
Jurors mad taken their seats the roll was
gained, each man answering to his name.
Inc clerk then asked, Gentlemen of the
jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?''
me foreman replied, I've have" at the
same time handing the clerk the written
yerdict, which was promptly passed to
Judge Woodward
After reading the verdict, the judge re-
ter addressing the jury said "Gentle-
men, your verdict in the case of the Com-
m monWealth lt Il versus James Martin ct al.
is not guilty, so say you ALL"
We do" was the reply.
Ihe jury was then polled and each Juror
called.
There was an attempt at applause. BUT
1t was quickly suppressed by the Judge.
When the jury retired last evening
they took only one ballot and it was
unanimous for acauittal 1t is said the
Jury was prepared to render verdict be-
tore leaving the box. The ballot was
taken only for form sake.
After the jury had been thanked and
discharged by Judge Woodward, District
Attorney Martin asked that the defend-
ants. be required to continue their bail
bond as there are still seventeen indiet-
ments Tor murder hanging over them
ana thirty eight for feloniously wound-
ing. The bond was continued as res
District Attorney Martin says he has
not decided what to do with these other
cases. but will confer with the prosecli.-
ing committee. This COMMITTEE it is
said, will insist upon furthSr prosecution.
The trial of Sheriff Martin and his
deputies began on Tuesday February i.
and continued for five weeks. about l55
witnesses being called by the Common-
wealth and the defense The case was
bitterly fought by. both sides and has ex-
cited more interest than any case ever
tried in this section of the State
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09

1t was in 1889 that he got after the
ballotjbox suffers. His denunciation of
the great fraud and the people who
fathered it stands today as one of the
most brilliant efforts in the history of the
New Jersey bar. So as the years drew
on the fame and prosperity of the man
grew. Again and again he declined to ac-
cept nominations rendered him for differ
ent offices and kept at the task of punish
ing criminals AS a prosecutor his fame
in the State of New Jersey was un-
eoualled. and many men that did not fear
the law itself feared him, It's mighty rep
resentative, and day by day his honors
increased.
Though accepting no nomination hlm-
self, he was always an important figure
in politics He was participant in every
State and National convention for twenty
years. He was much sought after as
campaign orator. He was employed by
the National Democratic COMMITTEES in
every NdtlOHdl cdmpstiSii II since ioco, S&>~Nt-
the last. and was complimented by being
assigned to speak in doubtful State.
Four years after his retirement from
the Senate in 1872. he published book
entitled IA History of Land Titles in
Hudson County," This is an Indispensable
work of legal reference Again, in 1874
.44 =
he gave to the public his History OF
Hudson County, Eight years later
..Adjudged Words and Phrases" was pub
lished by him. All of these books were
Tremendously popular and are still eagerly
sought by lawyers and collectors. In 1882
he prepared for the New York Historical
Society and subsequently published, his
monograph on the. Founding of Jersey
City
Mr. Winfield was man of striking APP
pearance His portraits strongly re-
semble those of Mark Twain. He was
not tall in stature, but his leonine head
and strong face were sufficient indication
of the great mind and will of which they
were the embodiment.
He was man of literary and aesthetic
tastes. and his fine residence at Danforth
and Garfield avenues is a museum of art
and literary treasures. Mr.. Winfield has
been twice married. His son. Harry VIM
field. is lawyer and counsel to the Hud-
son County Board of Health. His second
wife survives him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
LOTTIE WALLING'S FATE.

Especial to s'The Jersey City News.
TRENTON, March Q, 1898. Governor
Voorhees, gave a hearing today on the
application for the extradition of Lottle
Walling. =,
Lottie is now in the Essex county jail
in the Tombs New York City, saw and
some other tools by which Duval tried. to
make his escape. The girls extradition
was opposed by counsel who had been
engaged by her folks. He said 1t was de-
sired to keep the girl in New. Jersey to
bring about her reformation If possible.
Lottie is nineteen years of age.
Assistant District Attorney Blake, OF
New York, said the girl was wanted in
New York principally because it Is be-
lieved she can give valuable testimony
thorities believe has some knowledge of
the murder of Diamond F4ossie.
Governor Voorhees, said he would an
nounce his decision tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
MURDER THEN Suicide
One Boy Shoots His Chum
and Then Kills
Himself.

LANCASTER, Pa, March 9, 1S9S.-Roy
Gehrig, of Milton. Pa, shot and perhaps
fatally wounded Will B. Davis of St.
Clair. Pa. at Millersville. today, and then
killed himself Both were about nineteen
years old. The boys were pupils Of
Pierces Business College at Philadelphia.
and went to Millersville on Saturday 70
call upon two lady students at the norma i3
School there. They returned 70 the VII
lage last night about ten O'Clock and se-
curing room at Hoak'S Hotel, retired
Immediately Early this morning the IN
mates of the place were startled Dy
fusilade of pistol shots, and moment
later Davis came running down stairs
with blood gushing from several wounds
on his face. Another shot was hear, fol-
lowed by the sound of body falling to
Davis ran into the barroom, eNclaiming,
my chum shot me-.
Davis was in bed when Gehrlg, VINO was
walking about the room, drew pistol
and fired three times in quick SUCCESSION
at Davis. One bullet struck him III the
left temple and is supposed to be IN ms
head; another entered his upper lip and
came out his neck under the ear, ana the
other struck him in the right wrist
Those who rushed to the room Whefe
the tragedy occurred found Gehrig. lying
on the floor with bullet hole in his left
temple. He died without regainlng
consciousness.
near his body gives his explanation of
the tragedy as follows:-
1--WE are dead in love with Alice Cum
mings and Annie Holmes and not being
able to see them, and they keeping
away from US we resolved to take our
lives. My name is Roy Gehrig of Milton,
Pa, and the little fellow is William Da-
Wis, of ST. Clair. Please notify our par
ents at once. We would like to be Gre
mated, so notify our parents at once.
Davis says he knows nothing OF the
note, and denies there was any compact
to commit suicide. From what can be
learned. it seems, that Gehrig. who was
introduced to the ladies by DAVIS was
desperately in love with Miss Cummings
and that he and Davis had dispute
over her. Gehrig then, it is supposed,
decided to kill Davis and then take MS
own life and wrote the letter to- make
the affair appear like double suicide
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09

DAEn.

GREENE-At Atlantic Highlands, on
February 25 1898, Isabel Ross Greene
mee Atkinson), formerly of Jersey
City.
MATHEWS-In this city. on Tuesday,
March s, 1898, Wesley b. Mathews. hus.-
band Of Bertha Straut. aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence, No. 3S Wayne street, on Thursday,
March TO- at 7:S0 P. NJ.
SIMON-On Monday March Z, 1895 Will
lam b. Simon. beloved husband of
Sarah Simon and brother of Henry p.
Simon, in his SD year
Relatives and friends, also members Of
Zabriskie Post No. SO, G, A. R., are invit-
ed to attend the funeral from his~lase
Thursday March 10, at nine A. NJ ::
thence 10 St. Joseph's Church, where q
solemn high mass of requiem will be Of
ferea for the happy repose of his soul.
WINFIELD-At his late residence, 2S
Danforth avenue, Charles H. VIM
field
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence on Friday evening at 5 o'clock.
Interment at convenience of the family.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
MYSTERIOUS FIRE in a STABLE
Number OF Animals PcrIshed In tho
RuildIng BEFORE Help Came. -.

August Reusch's livery stable, No. 425
Jersey avenue. How it originated is
mystery. The flames spread rapidly and
Gated to the building occupied BY Fred
Arrowsmith, at No. 523 Jersey avenue. as
stable The saloon at, Jersey avenue
and Bright street was also slightly
rived quickly in response to call sent
from box No. 49, and Immediately turned
their attention to the horses, which were
imprisoned in the two burning buildings.
They rescued number of them, but six
of the animals in Reusch's stable per
ished in the flames before help arrived.
Once the firemen were on the scene they
soon had control df the flames and made
their further spread impossible. Several
thousands of dollars worth of property
WAS DESTROYED.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
RAPINE IN HAl-NAN.

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 9, 1885,
Advices from the Orient say that a state
of anarchy prevails on the Island of Hal
nan. Bands of outlaws, said to number
six thousand men, have raided, eleven
military camps and twenty-eight vil-
lagos. 1t is impossible to describe the
triumphant march of murder and lust
through peaceful pastoral towns sur
,unding the city of Kio-Chou After "a
aek of slaughter the anarchists grew
weary and thought of safety. They erect
ed barricades in the mountains behind
Kio-Chou and stored up enough provis-
ions to last them year.
A greatly superior force of military is
being modified for the purpose of clear
ing them out
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
YOUNG REPUBLICANS MEET.

There was a large attendance last even
ing at the meeting of the Young Mems S
Republican Club, at their headquarters,
No Al Gregory street. Arrangements
were made to hold a social session on
March II in honor of winning the ten
dollar prize in honor OF winlng the ten
Americus Club in the euchre tournament
thai ended last week. A committee has
been appointed to secure good talent for
this occa sion and the members OF the
Americus Club will be entertained royalty
by the yfctors of the prize.
The club received a handsome crayon
picture last evening of Mr.. Williams D.
Eaton, Chairman of the Entertainment
Committee, but where it came from none
OF the members seems to know.
competition between the members or
this club has been started and three
handsome prizes will be awarded 70 the
three members who bring in the most ap-
pI:cations during the month of March.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
MORE SHIPS FOR BRITAIN.
Long Purse Enables England to Keep
Control of the Seas

by Cable to The Associated Press
LONDON, March 8, 1S9S.-The presenta-
ton of the British Naval Estimates yes
terday Increasing the expenditure by
81, ,440, 400 (s7,202, ,000), adding to the, per-
sonnel of the Navy by 6,340 men. and
providing for the building of three Eew
battleships, four armored cruisers and
four sloops of war, has been received with
much satisfaction by the press and pub
year, e2s, rs. 900 1s1is, ,ssoooo has never
been exceeded. The nearest approach to
that amount was in 1914, when e2s.504, 600
(s117,52O,OOO) was appropriated for the
uses of the Navy. Adding this years
naval appropriation to the Array estt-
mates makes over e4S 900, 600 (s240. .O00, ,000l
to be expended on British defenses FOR
the year, exclusive of the amounts to be
spent on the Indian Array and the armies
of the self-governing colonies,
The Naval estimates include many ieor
making great extensions of the docks at
Gibraltar, Portland and Dover, and show
that surveys are in progress for works at
Bermuda, Jamaica, the Island or Maurir-
ius and the Cape of Good Hope.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
TUGS IN COLLISION.

The Governors Island steamboat Al Al
lantic was run into by the Dalzen io tug 3
C. P. Raymond about $3.50 TINS mo5nlng NOR NE.
rail raj Smashed mas and her side dented on the
starboard side just forward amidships, s
besides portion Of the ,,ie deck no nouse ae
The Atlantic was bound from Governor
Island to the Battery, and had stop@ped @
to get her bearings, which she had ,hin,5 los,
was hound down East River, struck her
sauarely bow on, and it was. only that
the Raymond was hardly moving that no
The RAYMOND was not injured and pro-
ceeded on her way. The Atlantic reached
her slip at Pier l. East River, and is not
SO badly injured, her captain says; put
that She will continue her trips till re,
iieved by the other Governors island
boat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
LADIES g. B. I. RETERTAINs.

The members of the Ladies' Catholic
Benevolent Association held their regular
monthly meeting last evening in Hum
boldt Hail. on Newark avenue. Two
new members were elected and seven ap-
plications for membership received. At
ter the regular business had been trans
acted refreshments were served to all
present and songs were sung by Mrs.
selections were rendered by Miss Nellie
Won Berner.
During the evening a drawing for a
ten-dollar gold piece took place, and it
was won by Master Walter Gibney. There
were large delegations present from a
number of sister lodges in the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
COSMOS CLUBS DINNER.

The dinner of the Cosmos Club on
Saturday night at which ex-Assistant Sec
retary McAdoo will speak on oar
Navy" promises to bring together large
v. Condict, in charge of the arrangements
is doing his utmost to secure big at
tendance Among the prominent people
to be present will be:-Justices Lippin-
colt and G. Collins ex-Attorney General
Up. Stockton, Judge Hudspeth, Judge
Nevius and other officials. Many of Mr..
McAdoo's old friends will be on hand 10
greet him As the speech of the ex-
Assistant of the~S Navy is to be the
feature and all the time given to him, the
dinner will be at $50 sharp.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09

Sheriff Heller, Register Fielder and other
officials expressed their regret, but all
agreed that in view of Mr.. Winhelds
mental and physical condition 1t was
probably just as well that he should be-
taken away now and relieved from his
sufferings.
The General Sessions Court. the only
court in session today, was adjourned
this afternoon out of respect to Mr.. Win
fields memory. The motion was made
by Prosecutor Erwin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
LoUDBNsLAGER's APPEAL.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.,1
TRENTON. March 9, 1895 petition
was filed with the Court of Errors today
Iby counsel for Congressman Henry c.
Loudenslager. asking the court TO re-
open its decission of last week wlen it
held him responsible for $4,000 of profits
made by himself and DIR. Roe, by selling
land to the Woodbury. Heights Land AS
socition. of which they were the promo
ters, and decreed that the money should
be returned to the land company. THE
court will dispose of the matter at its
next conferences
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
TROLLEY COLLISION.
Especial to 9Th.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News"1
LONG BRANCH, March 9. 1Sss.-A troll
ley car on its way from Long Branch TO
Red Bank ran into construction car
near Eatontown N. J., today. George
Jackson the motorman was badly
crushed and will probably die. Conductors
William Gardner had his leg broken. The
seven passengers were uninjured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
GLEDHILL COMMITTEE
PLANS.

Counsel r. McCarter of the Gledhili
Investigating Committee was in town 10
day making preparations for the resuiap-
ton of the committees work on frloay
next Having abandoned, it Is said' the
baseball playing on Sunday complaints
as lodged by Rev. I. Gowan the conlitit-
tee will turn it's attention to pool seiiing
at Harrison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
THE WARSHIP MARKET.
nav cable 10 The Assoclated Press.l

[By Cable to The Associated Press.l
{ LONDON, March 9, 1S9s.-The indica-
tions are that the United States Govern
nent will not wait for the arrival here
of Commander Willard H. Brownson III
order to purchase warships. Definite
off :ers have already been made for ships
building here, with the view of forestafl-
ing Spain, which is supposed to be bar
gaining fex the same vessels.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
DAVIS EU0HRB PRIZES.

The committee in charge of the big pro-
gressiye ellchre contest to be held ct No.
81 Newark avenue, under the auspices OF
the Robert Davis Association, on March
l6. have decided upon "a first prize other.
than that at first announced. Instead Of.
swinner Of the first prize will be the
pcsessor of handsome eemhblatiYnk
carved oak writing Gesk and Book ease,
four prizes instead of three The see ond
prize will be a large bronze banquet lamp.
with shade: !: the third prize, beautlful
palm with jardiniers, and the fouisth niize
q silk umbrella
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
MARRIED A WEEK AND MAD.

CHICAGO, March 8, 1851. c. Cox, one
of the most successful of the younger
Board of Trade operators. and known
Plunger," has been taken to the deten-
tion hospital and will be tried for his
sanity. Cox was captured at the Palmeg
House after an exciting chase through
the down town streets, and was only
subdued after a desperate struggle with
two officers. Cox has been married only
about week. He is reputed to be
worth 100000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
ALFONSO XII FOR CUBA.
fBy Cable to The Associated Press.

TBy Cable TO The Associated Pressl
MADRID. March 9, 1S9S.-It became
known today that the Spanish steamer
Alfonso XII sailed for Cuba, from BARGE
Iona, on Saturday last, having on board
four officers. 900~ soldiers and 100000
Mauser cartridges.
IT is semi Ironically announced here that
the rumors in circulation of recrudes-
cence Of the rebellion in the Philippine
Island are without foundation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
DENSE zoe.

NEW YORK. March g. 1898. S.-Thes Brit
ish tank steamer Lackawanna, which ar
rived in Quarantine last night from Lon
don. and Still there, was the only vessel
reported by the observation stations up
being rendered invisible at Sandy Hook
and the Highlands as well as at Quaran-
tine by the dense fog.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
PEARsALL AVENUE HEARING.

S The Assessment Commissioners yester-
day held hearing on the adoption of
the final assessment map for the Pearsall
avenue improvement. They also filed final
avenue, to connect with the sewer in
Sanford place, and for the improvement
Of Fatrview avenue from Bergen ave-
nue. to the Boulevard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
RIPARIAN MEETING TOMORROW

The Riparian Commissioners will meet
tomorrow morning. when Governor Voor-
hees will be present for the first time.
There will be many important matters TO
cation for a large tract of land at Bay
sonne which Colonel c. w. Fuller is very
interested in. Then the Ocean, City dis
pute will be probably adjusted and the
Shark River matter settled A large num-
ber of applications for grants win be
no Sed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
UP A STEP.


FROM 1H1s sioi iiinE iff51iie.
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington, s577,soS; internal revenue receipts.
ss2f,6s2, and the miscellaneous receipts,
sl2. .4ss; total Government receipts for the
day, SOL, 1,421; expenditures, s9s1,ooo- Re-
ceipts for the month to date, IS. 751,9Ss;
expenditures. 50, 100000 excess of expendi-
lures, sss7,o61.
The deficit to date, allowing for Kan
sas Pacific payment, s1,sS7,061.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
GENRR4I, RosF0RANs sINKJNG.

Los angeles. Cal, March 3 1888 q
There has been no material change in
the condition of General Rosecrans since
Yesterday The probabilities are that he
will continue to sink rapidly until he
passes away.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
TYPICAL SPANISH EVENT
[By Gable to The ASSOCIATED PRESS !

by Cable to The Associated Press.l
ed toreador, Frascuelo died Yesterday.
The interest taken in his illness was SO
great that bulletins were displayed at
the house where he expired, and the
Queen Regent and high officials made
repeated inquiries regarding his condi-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
NO BRAZILIAN REVOLT.

WASHINGTON, March 9, 1S9S-Senor
Mendonca. the Brazilian minister said to-
Gay that he knew of no revolution in
Brazil and had received no advices on ths
SUBJECT.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, March 1S9S.-Forecast
for thirty-six hours ending at eight P. NJ
Thursday. For New York city and vi
cinity:-Fair tonight and Thursday;
warmer on Thursday; southeasterly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09

of party lines. His extraordinary zeal
and efficiency cannot b better shown
than by reproducing from The News of
last Wednesday the condensed tabular
statement, showing how his fourteen
years of work compared with those of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
WILL THEY BLOW HER UP
TOO?
rRv cab,e TO The Associated Press. !

HAVANA, March 9, 1S9S.-The United'
States cruiser Montgomery, which left
Key West yesterday evening, was IN
sight of Moro Castle this morning, and
entered the harbor at 9:35.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09
DIED AT lO3.

GOUvERNEUR, N. Y, March 9, 1885,
Mrs. Ellen Duquette is dead. She was
103 years old.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-09

MAIzERs oFFAcr

carrel than ordinary flour. worth dollar
extra. Wholesale only at d. e. Cleary Co.sn
stores. Greene ana MONTGOMERY streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-09

in London. Little Miss Nobody.
which. IL viii be remembered. was al
most a record brcakns failure IN this
country a short time ago, appears 20 be
considerable OF u success on the other
side OF the water. EumOr has IL that
the financial hacker OF The play over
there Is Victor Cavondish. who VIII
some day be the Duke of Dcvonshlre.
Lydia West. a little soubrette who IS
said 20 be possessed OF great ability, is
reported 10 have interested his lordshlp-
to-be in the venture. Miss West plays
one OF the Triplett sisters. All OF this
is commonplace enough, but here is
where the queer British method comes
in. In the same piece there Is or was
a dancer Miss Davine Kerry by name.
She is said to have scored anything but
a nit. though that made little or no
difference to the proprietors of the
piece, inasmuch as. II Dame Rumor be
right, the young lady, SO far from re-
ceiving an enormous salary, as might
he expected. actually paid the sum Of
81 600 for the privilege OF being per-
mitted 10 appear.