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New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
TART WORDS FOR WOOLLEY.
HoBoKEN REPUBLICAN SAYS HE SHOULD
BE GOT RID OF.


John R. Havens ST. OF Roboken who has bssa
an active Republican worker for many years ana
who has always Loyalty worked for the interests or
the party has written the following letter 10 tn~
Organization Committee which 10 now engages u
the work Of reorsanizng the party In Audsoo
County. II reads as follows;
Sir: In reply to your request for my idsa as 70
what is the cause of the disanection IN the Ne
publican party in Hudson County. would say;
Of fac! ct that n aps.Sn oSny
Committee is shsmelsssy playing to the Democrats
5Sf Gny hs ne chsmnn ct the comm,iss
on Organization but every conscientious Eepuon-
can in the county. While such self.apponted oump-
Republican party there is no hope for the oettei-
or in It's councils Is the cause Tor the contempt fsit
for anything political that they have hand IN not
only by Republicans. but by Democrats az vel
This man Wooliey should be squeched-not cnv
woolley, but all his fuzzy gang
Mr.. Chairman, II IL like sending a missionary 20
hell to attempt to reorganize the Republican party
ley cR picRnson SD and their HoSoken following and
senenciares are retained or permitted 70 as men
own personal ends and peddlIng It's conndsnces 70
TO the invitation OF the chairman OF the orsanlss-
on . How '..sDsy ss s est ssf o2 4Ss s
fool conduct 10 advertising his qnworth1mess ness. thss
the trouble with the party IN Rsioar nnSsoa ,s
him and his peculiar tactics, the wonder ls mat
se rid 'Gs Of s@ an and ndo ali s his gang there
hope.
Again Governor Voorhees, is guilty of Political
crime in retaining 81 per cent OF the ofncer ap-
pointed by Democrats. which ! understand ana Se-
iieve is the When good sound, unasssiaois
Republican cannot be found TO MI an ONCE. IL
should be abolished II the Office should be the
Governorship Of the State To the victors belong
the spols'' Is the only honest political motto AL
the denominations OF Civil Service. like other shame
and frauds. have been lauded 70 the skies by those
who were 20 profit by them Conceived In greed, II
is one Of the most specous frauds known 10 poll
tics and is the cause Of intelligent complaints. con-
tempt and apathy on the part Of the better class
Of voters -
Get rid Of the sycophants that lumber up the
sl1 600 clubhouse with their Democratic allies ana
their assumption of authority. Recognize the com.
mittee get AT the sound Republican material ana
II YOU cannot add 10 their number until majority
are Republicans without Democratic ailliationsl
nothing can be done
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
HEADSToYEs AND MoyUMEyTs SPOILED.

sayville Long Island. June I2.-some time last
night a number OF headstones and monuments in
Union Cemetery were besmeared with some greasy
or OILY substance The liquid run down in
streaks and badly disfgured them. II Is feared
thai the stains cannot be obterated. The vandals
do not appear 10 have aimed al any person or fam
ily bur went about daubng the stones az random.
NOTES FROM THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Commissioner OF Records George e. Waldo said
yesterday morning that Controller Coer had In
formed him that there was no disposition the
mar, ~ the Board OF Estimate and Apportlonment
- 6old up the appropriation for his office. and that
,n oil probability II would be made at the meeting
,h,s week Mr. Waldo estimates that IL will cost
Rim $50 900 10 conduct the work Of the Office through
the present year.
On application OF George p. serenbetz. OF No. 7+o
r,aoatur-st who was a lieutenant in the 18th Regi-
rDenf l. : V. and with that regiment at
Wort Adams and in Porto Rico during the cam
edsr last year and voted by mail. Police Commits
psncsr Abel has Just made decision IN which he
ssvs that all soldiers and sailors who voted in
cordance with the law providing for their voting
away from homo are entitled 20 be enrolled as
members OF their party organizations this year
Charles Butts and John Wirth have already begun
o. canvass in the XV1lth Assembly District for the
nomination for Alderman from that district Alder
man John Ackerman seems to have withdrawn
from the race.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
AGAINST THE WATER COMPANY.
IT WILL HAVE TO PAY DAMAGES FOR TAKING
WATER FROM GREEN BROOK.

Planfeld. June Il (speciaD.-A decision was rem
dered this morning by the Supreme Court In the
case OF Harper. Hollingsworth Darby. OF scotch
Plains. against the Mountain Water Company or
Summit confirming the verdict OF the Somerset
County Court, given year ago. in favor OF the
plaintiffs. for damages amounting 10 between 800
and 800. On the result OF this action depended
number OF other damage suits against the water
company. which will amount TO over 100000.
II was alleged that the Mountain Water Com
pany was diverting the natural water supply or
Green Brook by percolation 70 it's own CONNER
cal use and that the volume Of water In the brook
was so reduced that mills along the stream were
unable to obtain sufficient power. The water com
pany did not get its supply directly from me
percolate into them.
Three years ago all the mill-owners from Plain
field 70 Summit decided TO unite In compelling the
water company 20 abandon its wells The case OF
Harper Holllngsworth & Darby was made test
case Senator Charles A Reed. OF Reed Cod
dngton. OF this city. have represented the plain
tins and Riker & Riker, OF Newark, the defend
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
FOR NUyIc1PAL owNERSHlr.
THE ORANGE COUNCIL DECIDES IN FAVOR
OF THE CITY HAVING IT'S OWN PLANT.

Orange. June u (speciaD.-rhe Orange Common
Council cleared the air on the water quesfien No
night. decided practically IN favor of municipea
ownership OF its electric-lighting plant. ana also
settled the general plan of remedying the present
iow-water pressure.
The Water Committee presented resouuons'
awarding the contracts for building pumping p'sse
at Campbers Pond and the building OF reservoir
there These were voted down. to >. fres'dens
Lethbridge not voting.
The Street Lighting Committee, TO whom thS:
whole matter had been referred. offered ser'es %
resolutions which were adopted.
First-That the pumping machinery shouio -
situated at the pumping station In tho valley s'e"
tion Of the city
second-Th1t the engineer prepare plans FOR An
electric pump 10 increase the pressure throushoss
the city.
Third-That associate engineer b appom1s"
to assist the City Engineer In the work.
Fourth-That II was for the best interests OF tn~
city that II should Its own eleefric-nshuns
plant and that the city counsel be directed 70 pre-
pare the necessary resolutions and ordinances ."
this effect.
These were all passed. the chairman of tns
Water Committee fighting them al staooofniy 40
every step.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
yEw,YoRK conpAyiES INCORPORATED.

Hartford Conn. June 12.-In the Connecticut
House Of Representatives to-day resolution was
passed incorporating the W. r. Grace Company OF
New York with a capital Of Sc 900 O00 The COM
pany will conduct a banking business in connec-
ton with It's shipping interests.
Dover Del. June 1.-THE Secretary Of State to-
day issued certificates OF Incorporation 20 the
George r. Tuttle Company. of New-York. 10 buy.
sell and exchange foreign and domestic stamps.
capital stock $4,000: and to the International
Drinks Exhibition Company. of New-York for the
display and exhibition Of beer. whiskey and soft
drinks. capital stock, $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
WERE MEMBERS oFA MATRIMONIAL CLUB

Camden. June i2 (speciaD Testimony in thoj
Margerum divorce was resumed to-day before
vice-Chancellor Grey. The suit is brought BY j.
Margerum who alleges that his wife drove hima
from her home with broom. Mrs. Spath. who,
runs a matrimonial club at Thirteenth and Brown
SITS. Philadelphia. testified that both the Msrse-
runs had belonged 10 the club. and she introduced
them 10 each other four years ago Mrs Marge-
rum. she said told her that she had kicked her
husba nd out Of the house -four weeks after they
were married. She said she heard his father had
money that Margerum was 10 Inherit and that X !
she could get that she would seek divorce. Mrs
spath said she had conducted the matrimonial club
thirteen years. and II had now a membership OF
nearly four thousand.
Marg9rum recently inherited $4,000 from hts
fathers estate.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
WANTS TO BE SENATOR From WARREN.

Washington. June u CspeciaD.-Robert NJ. Petty.
of Washington N. j., who is here on visit. has
stated to his friends that he is candidate for the
nomination for Senator from Warren County. II
is understood that Mr. Petty's ambition Is not ap-
proved by ex-Congressmsn Cornish and that the
latter has another candidate IN view for the DEM
ocratic nomination. When Nr. Cornish was In
Congress he turned Mr.. Petty down as an ap-
plicant for the postmastership at Washington
Since then there has been much feehns between
them.
William f. Rogers Of New-Jersey. is chairman
OF the National League of Republican Workers, q
new anti-Cvil Service organization formed here
recently
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
THE BUSINESS WORLD.
INVESTIGATION OF TRUSTS.
~ WALDO SMITH DEFENDS GREAT coMsINA-
TToNs OF CAPITAL.

TIoNs OF CAPITAL.
washington. June l2.-G Waldo Smith, Of New
sork president OF the Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
-, was the only witness before the Industrial
commission to-day In connection with the trust In
N-.,,raton Mr. Smith proved TO be a defender OF
.,us,s but ne refused to speak OF combinations OF
s.r,,al by this name. He asserted that there were
no trusts ana that the cohpihaVohs were so re-
,sr-ed TO untusty.
NJ Smith gave the particulars of the organiza-
-, NJ the Grocers' Association. which occurred in
-. He said that before this combination the
-so,esale grocers selling many articles at
~, including sugar baking powder and soap and
var articles of uniform quality. There
.c,al reason 10 complain OF the price OF sugar he
....ared aad the wholesalers had given particular
s,,,ntion TO securing cooperation with the sugar
ssners 30 as TO insure slight profit The Ameri-
-, sugar Refining Company, he said, then con-
.,olled the manufacture OF sugar. and the whole
s.lsrs had been able after much consultation to
s..ur. a uniform rate OF s-1s cents a pound with
sa understanding that all who did not sell at
~. price than this should have rebate at the
80 o, each three months OF lss4 cents on each
sS pounds OF sugar purchased This arrange.
mnt had continued until the present day, and
nsi,ld have relieved the grocers OF the necessity
selling sugar at a loss II some Of them had not
o.ds cut in the price. There really no
I,,.r contract with the refners for rebate and
80 who made reductions secured them did
ess nosT Who aid not make them Mr. Smith said
nochsr had had the effect of rendering prices less
p.ir pos.ni and that they were now maintained at all
,,s The various rehneries in the field due to
W. honor and fair dealing OF the grocers them
Tns witness confessed that he was a jealous nd
,o.ate Of the rebate system, contending THAI IL
Essa-Ssd the only method of nsuring honest
ana ana, y, business in certain articles. Asserting
xo y. tbere were no trusts Mr. Smith said he had
tlea tlesa fo,,rteen lawyers one. and they had
ssssNeS m 40 so As for combinations OF capital
.ssv we're necessary to do the business OF the
ms md when any of them should reach a
noint AZ which II was making excessive profits
po.1 po 1netition would spring up and thus furnish an
kots for the only possible evil that might arise
s.n,o tbem He knew that the combination OF
sugar reaneres had resulted in reduction Of price,
s--ss Il vas also a fact that he was now able 10
@ S,x three or four gallons OF oil with the profit he
scsyymerlv made on gallon Hence he argued
mai such combinations were in the interest OF the
eonsurner
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
FOUR UPSET IN A DITCH.

Hackensack. June u (SpeclaD.-Mrs. James John
son. her son, George, and his WIFE ard visitor
Mrs Frank Page, Of Boston. were In an exciting
runaway accident near the Johnson home. at Ar
cola. this morning. The horse became unmanage-
able and upset the carriage In ditch. Mrs. Page
sustained the most serious injuries. her nose being
broken her lips and forehead cut and several teeth
knocked out Mrs. James Johnson sustained
fracture OF the collar-bone. Mr.. and Mrs George
Johnson escaped with few scratches
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
COMMENCEMENT PLANS AT BELLEVILLE.

Bellevne. June 12 (SpecaD.-The Board Of Edu-
cation has arranged the following programme for
commencement OF the High School Sunday. June
25 baccalaureate sermon. by the Rev. Cornelius S.
Abbott in Christ Church: June n. class day exer-
cises on the steven-st. lawn; June %. commence
ment exercises followed by reception to the grad
yates: June 80 closing OF tho grammar depart
ment The address TO the graduates Will De made
by c. c. Gilbert, Superintendent OF the Newark
schools Miss Nellie Hasett will deliver the vale
dictory and Severlch Brett the sautatory.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
PREsEyTMENT AGAINST THE COUNCIL
MANAGEMENT OF THE PAssAIc POOR FARM AND
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CRITICISED.

MUNICIPAL BUILDING CKIIICIbED.
Passaic June l2 (SpeciaD.-The Grand Jury, when
n came into court in Paterson this afternoon. hand
ed in presentment against the Passaic City Coun-
ell of lse7-'9s
The preseutment states that for two years the
management OF the poor house and farm In this
city has been careless loose and unbuslnesslike,
and that contrary TO law. the Council has usurped
the management OF the poor farm. which is the
duty Of the Poormaster. The Grand Jury charges
the Council with gross msmanagement, and as
sera that there were hundreds of dollars worth OF
articles purchased for which there Is no receipt.
Mayor Howe has refused 10 sign the poor bills re-
Gently passed because they were not authorized by
Poorrnaster Fogarty
The Grand Jury's presentment also finds that the
Council mas violated the law by spending NpS9
more on the still unfinished city building than was
authorized The presentment states that the Jurors
did not feel called upon 10 indct at this time.
though II is known that the first vote was 70 indict
The Court ordered that the presentment be pub
lished in the local newspapers.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
LORD WOLSELETS PREPARATIONS.

TRANSPORT FOR AN ARMY CORPS TO SOUTH
AFRICA ARRANGED
London. June 12-Commander- r-in-Chef Lord
wolseley has been busy for several days and
evenings at the War once preparing for event
ualites in South Africa The effective lists OF
the First Class Reserve have been prepared and
transport for the First Army Corps has been
Professionally arranged. The officers on fur-
Tough have been warned TO hold themselves in
readiness 10 return TO their regiments. The gen
eral trend of news, however, IL more pacihc.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
NEW HEAD FOR CANADIAN PACIFIC.
u, G. sHAUGHNEssY SUCCEEDS SIR WILLIAM VAN
HORNE.

HORNE.
Nontreal June 12 (SpeciaD.-At the monthly meet
,,r Of the directors OF the Canadian Pacinc Kali
way. held here to-day. Sir William Van Horne re-
signed the presidency OF the road and was ap-
,on,ed chairman OF directors a new position. ere
sted for him. T @ Shaughnessy. vice president
s,a general manager. was elected president The
changes will involve rearrangement OF the ON
cisi staf of the road. d. McNicol. now general
passenger agent will become general manager, ano
rs nrssent position will be taken by Robert Kerr
now general passenger agent for the western diVis
ions ol the line, with headquarters at Winnipeg.
Mr. shaughnessy, the new president, is, IKE Slr
william Nan Horne, ar American. He was born In
Milwaukee in 1853, and came 10 the Canadian Pa
cIfc ir lS2 from the chicago. Milwaukee and 81,
psul his hrst position being mat OF general pas
ssnger agent Notwithstanding the change, II Is
pretty well understood that Sir William Van Horne
Mi continue 10 be the directing mind Of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad In his new place though
he will be relieved of all matters OF detail.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
he PLEADS SELF-DEFENCE.
A BOY SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD on TRIAL FOR
MURDER IN THE FIRST DECREE.

a BOY SEVENTEEN YEARS Old on TRIAL FOR
MURDER IN THE FIRST DECREE.
Antonio Fischetti. seventeen years old, was on
trial yesterday before Judge Hurd a charge
of murder in the first degree. He is the youngest
defendant placed on trial for murder in Kings
County. The victim Of the murderer Michael
Qugley nineteen years old, Irishman. The
trouble caused through race jealousy.
Quigley lived with his mother at No. s7s Kert-
ave. On April 30 he standing at PARK and
Kent aves. with four companions One OF them.
James Maoy. testified that while they we're stand
ing there Fischett Up with some friends and
struck Quigley with knife in the back. The
knife penetrated the lung, and the boy died before
the arrival Of An ambulance surgeon.
Fischetti does not deny that he stabbed Quigley.
but SAYS that the latter and his friends had been
kicking him and he was afraid they about 10
kill him. James w. Rdgway is defending the
Young fellow.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
DEATH OF EDWARD DIyGLER.

Edward Dingler an old citizen OF Jersey City.
died yesterday He born in New-York City
sixty years ago but had lived In Jersey City since
bovhooo When the Civil War began he enlisted
az a private In the 7th New-Jersey Volunteers. and
was promoted for gsllantry and attained the rank
az captai1 He was a member Of Van Houten
Post, Grand Army OF the Republic. and Of En-
campmen: No 81. Union Veteran Legion. For
many years ne had been jantor Of Public School
No A widow and son survive him.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
AN IycoRRIGIBLE LAD SENT TO JAIL.

Elizabeth. June IL CspeciaD-John Condor. an tn
corrigble lad. only ten years old was committed
10 tn. county Jail to-day for sixty days st his
mothers request she stating to Justice Hetfeld
that she could do. nothing With the lad. He bad
broken some windows In house belonging 20
M FLYNN, a coal dealer. and stolen bicycle and
sold II for SIS This money he spent with some
chu
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
TIRED OF LIFE-AND DRINK.

Brldgeton June 12-Henry G. Riley. we'll
known merchant OF this city. committed suicide
late last night by taking laudanum. He was fifty
seven years old. and had been drinking heavily. He
said N his son: I am tired OF fe this is the last
day will spend on earth" Riley leaves widow
and two sons. He came here some years ago from
MiddletoNn Del.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
A SCENE AT A FUNERAL.
GIRL ORDERS HER sTEPMorHER AWAY FROM
THE COFFIN OF HER FATHER.

THE COFFIN OF HER FATHER.
Mrs Charlotte Buckman, widow OF Wilson Buck
man. formerly Of No. 95 Clinton-st, Hoboken. whose
funeral took place at Odd Fellows Hall. In Wash
ington-st that city Sunday afternoon, was ordered
away from the coffin of her husband by her step
daughter. Dotte, sixteen years old. who placed her
hand over the mouth OF the body to prevent the
woman from kissing the dead man. The incident
produced a sensation.
Miss Buckman yesterday said that her step
mother deserted her father last August and re-
Gently began a suit for divorce. She said that Mrs
Bucknan had no business whatever 10 intrude at
the funeral
The widow said yesterday that the trouble be-
tween herself and her husband was caused by the
step-daughter. Mrs. Buckman came from P-ovi-
dence r. L. 10 attend the funeral She was not
even allowed to ride TO the cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
SCHOOL WORK EXHIBITED.

Passaic June IL (specaD-The annual exhibition
OF the work OF the public schools opened this
ing al the armory with a reception which was at
tended by several hundred citizens The teachers
explained the work exhibited and refreshments
were served. There also music rendered by
chorus OF High School girls.
The work shown includes specimens from all the
branches including cooking and sewing. The work
was highly commended by several educators VINO
were present For the rest OF the week the e1-
hlbition will be open to the public.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
STEAMBOAT RATE WAR BEGINS.
NEw.HAvEN AND NARRAGANsETT BAY LINES
AT ODDS

Providence. R. l., June y (speciaD-A mild
steamboat war has begun here. The New-Haven
Steamboat Company has begun 10 run its boats
from here to New-York. making New-Haven a way
station The Richard Peck left here this afternoon
u4.0 o'clock on the maiden trip OF the Narragan-
pii Bay Line The Providence Line had pre-
WHISKY announced its opening for June ls, but
srce the new line announced the season has
ttanced a week. and the Plymouth started out
toaght The Nsrragansett Bay Line announces
srnday boats The Providence Line follows SUIT
me Narragansett Bay Line arranged with
church's ticket agency 10 handle the tickets, but
that agency backed out under pressure appled from
the Fitchburg road. a feeder for the Provldence
Line The new line. however, has established an
cut the rate on passengers from 50 to s. 90 or "a 30
tor the round trip. This move has not been met as
vet hut still lower rates are conhdentiy hopeu IOt
by the travelling public as the result OF the rivalry
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
CLUB MEMBERS RESIGN.

Montclair, June IL (speciaD.-rhrty-eisht mems
Sers OF the Montclair Club who were prominent
in ,he fight to prevent the sale of liquor In the
clubhouse have resigned. The officers Of the club
aec,are that since the club voted 20 have LIQUOR
in the clubhouse enough applications for mem-
bership have been received TO more than OFFSET che
rescnafinns
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
BRIDGE KEEPERS REcEITE MEDALS.

John T Cahin and Alexander Mclaughlin. the
bridge keepers at the bridge the Gowanus
Canal at Ninth-st.. have received medals from the
State Life Saving Association for rescuing a woman
from drowning on the night OF October s. 1895. The
woman had jumped from the bridge in effort 10
end her life. When Cahill Jumped after her she
tried 10 draw him under the water. He nearly
exhausted from his struggles when Mclaughlin
woman out OF the water. cahll. who lives at No.
Il Verona-ave.. received a gold medal and Nc
Loughn, whose home is at No. $50 Columha-st.,
received a bronze medal.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
AN ALDERMAN INDICTED.

Paterson June II (SpecisD.-Among the true bills
brought in by the Passaic County Grand Jury to-
day was an Indictment against Dr. s. F. Wiley.
Alderman from the Fifth Ward. charging MIN with
bribery II is understood that DR. Wiley courted
investigation and desired the indictment TO be found
so that the charges alleged against him could be
investigated in court.
An Indictment for manslaughter was brought in
against Joseph Grant for caus ng the death OF
Frank Magill by an electric shock
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
TO MANUFACTURE XELTON.

Trenton. " J.. June p (speciaD.-The Xelton
Company. Of Philadelphia was incorporated to-
day with a capital stock Of 100000 The COM
pany will manufacture product known as AeI-
ton. which is 10 be used substitute for rupoer
The corporators are Henry NJ. Landauer, FRANK
Wirgman and A. Reynolds Galesberry, All Ot
Philadelphia, and George H. B. Martin OIL
Camden
New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
MAY TAX FRANCHISES.
THE NEWARK TAX BOARD TO CONSIDER
THEIR ASSESSMENT.

The Newark Tax Board will hold sittings for
several days 10 pass upon personal valuations
OF 5000 and more and will take into considera-
ton the assessment OF the large values repre-
sented in public franchises. AT present. the
only corporation paying anything like a fran
chise tax is the North Jersey Street Railroad
Company, which is assessed S2OOOOO on per-
sonalty besides $4,000 the gross receipts
and $4,000 in licenses. The telegraph. telephone,
electric light and gas companies have been al
lowed exemption on everything except their reai
estate and tangible personal property so that
their franchises practically free from tax
There is a large increase OF the tax rate TINS
year. and the rate now may be as high as % 10
so that the Tax Board feels that something
must be done TO increase the ratables