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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
POOR BABY!

Everything was quiet in the Greenville
district yesterday In regard to the Sun
day closing movement. Mr.. Hahn, the
chief Epworth Union worker in that sec
tion, said that the Leaguers were out
working but that no evidence had been
secured although it was thought that
there several saloon men who still per-
sisted in violating the law
Mr.. George Lincks, president Of the
Union, when asked about the way in
which the work was progressing by a
News" reporter said TT do not care to
give out any statement to your paper,
as the articles which have previously
appeared in your paper have not shown
you to be in accord with the movement,
and also Mr.. Luby has made several per-
sonal attacks upon myself which have
been entirely unwarranted. 7 can say for
myself that / am not seeking notoriety,
but am simply working for the welfare Of
the city. In view of these facts 1 prefer
to give any statement which may be
made to paper which will treat US
fairly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
WH|STON'S STORY
Evidence Of States Witness
in Colonial Case De-
nounced as False by
Counsellor Speer.
PROSECUTOR SUMS UP
Little Likelihood That the
Jury Will Get the Case
Today.

Prosecutor Erwin's admission in his
summing up in the Colonial Life 1nsur-
ance Companys conspiracy case, to the
effect that the State depended largely for
a conviction on the testimony of Anthony
Winston, was dwelt on with emphasis by
Lawyer William H. Speer when he began
his summing up of the defendants case
at 11:l5 o'clock this morning. Mr.. Speer
said
THE Prosecutor has consumed two and
three-quarters hours in his summing up
of the States side of this case. That is
a significant fact for you to consider Ii
he thought it necessary to talk that
length of time surely he must have some
doubt about the reliability of his side OF
the case.
He was surprised into admitting that
without Anthony Winston the State
would have no case. If you forget every
thing else remember the one fact OF this
admission. The court will instruct you
that an admission by counsel, made as
this one was, has the force and effect OF
testimony
Mr. Speer then proceeded to analyze
the contradictory story told in the Wit
ness stand by Winston. He denounced it
as a mass of falsehood and sharply
criticized Secretary Heppenheimer and
the Jersey City police for their connection
with the case in trying to get one of the
accused men to make a confession.
The ninth day of the trial of DR.. Rich
ard Jahr, Undertaken William Necker
and Thomas J. Kelly began at l0:1o
O. clock this morning when Prosecutor Err
win resumed his summing up. He dweit
particularly on the examinations of WhfS-
ton made by Dr. Jahr and insisted that
the fact that the color of Whiston's S
eyes as incorrectly given on the appliea-
ton filled out by the examining physician
was an evidence that no examination OF
the supposed dying man had been made.
The Prosecutors address was regarded
by those who heard it as a rather strong
presentation of the States otherwise
weak case
Whether or not the case will reach the
Jury today is problematical. 1t is not
likely in view of the length of time al
ready allowed to the States representa-
tive for the presentation of his side of
the case, that Judge Blair will curtail
the time of the defendants counsel, and
as it is understood that ex-Judge Hoff-
man will close the case for the State it is
not believed that Judge Blair will COM
mence his charge to the jury before to-
morrow morning. In that event the case
would probably go to the jury shortly
before noon tomorrow.
When court adjourned for recess at 12:45
this afternoon Lawyer Speer was still
talking.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
BENTLEY ESTATE CLAIMS.
Question Before Vice Chancellor {
to Litigation Charges.

Vice Chancellor Pitney had before him
this morning in Chaneery Chambers the
complicated case of the children of the
late lawyer, Peter Bentley, against their
mother in the matter of her conduct in
handling the estate left by their father
TO his widow in trust.
Mrs. Bentley, it will be recalled, was
left sole executrix and the estate was
sold certain pieces of property and was
about, so the children declare, to dispose
of all the real estate when Mrs. Warren
Dixon, daughter of Mrs. Bentley, and her
brother, Peter, secured from the Court of
Chancery an Injunction restraining such
proceeding and an order appointing a re-
ceiver. That official was Counselor Will
lam A. Lewis Under his management the
estate has now about $50,o00 in cash and
certain houses in the city.
An application was made this morning
for some claims against the estate,
amounting to about $4,000 lawyers fees
and litigation expenses. MessrS. Charles
L. Corbin, Earle Insley, Courtlandt
Parker and William A. Lewis were the
counsel present
1t was contended that inasmuch as the
litigation expenses were incurred by the
conduct of Mrs Bentley, that there
fore the amount should be paid out Of
her income.
saWhat is the income received from the
estate, Mr.. Receiver?' inquired the Vice
Chancellor.
-'The gross is about s1,S0O, but with
taxes, insurance and repairs it will mean
about $3.50 to $780, replied Mr.. Lewis
We'll, then, II these claims are allowed
there will be $4,000 to loan out at per
cent. You can't get any more than that;
and she being entitled to the income for
life, will mean a total from all sources
of about 81, ,500 said the Vice Chancellor
who allowed Mr.. Insley's law claim and
the claim of Mr. Cadmus. The main
question of the litigation expenses to be
paid out of the income of Mrs. Bentley
will be settled later.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
RUNAWAY HORSE
Smashes Into Telegraph Pole il
Front OF Hasbrouck Institute.

People in the vicinity of Harrison AMI
Monticello avenues were badly scared
this morning, at about ten. by a runaway
horse, and everybody gave the animal a
wide berth. The horse was harnessed to
a light buggy and driven by Mr.. w. w.
Ingersoll, salesman for sternberg & Co.
of Newark.
Mr.. Ingerso1 had stepped into Foulke's
drug store, at the corner of Monticello
avenue and Brinkerhoff street. leaving the
horse tied to a weight at the curb, when
the animal took fright and dashed down
Monticello avenue turning down Harrison
avenue. 1t came tearing along Harrison
avenue at a terrific pace just as the Pa
cific avenue trolley mounted the hill Es-
Gaping the trolley the horse dashed into
a telegraph pole in front of Hasbrouck
Institute. Smashing the buggy to splin-
ters the horse fell breaking It's hind leg
and will doubtless have to be shot. For
tunately no one was hurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
TOBACCO TRUST EXPANDS.
o ofIneorporation Changed
to Permit Companies to Increase.

Stockholders of the American Tobacco
Company and the Continental Tobacco
Company met on Saturday afternoon in
Lorillard's Tobacco Factory in this city
and by big vote passed this resolution,
which amends Article III of the certifi-
cate of Incorporation of each company
in the trust:-
TO indorse or otherwise guarantee the
principal or interest. or both, of and on
any bonds, debentures or promissory
notes that may be made, issued or ut
tered by any corporation in which said
company has substantial interest as
stockholders. provided that authority for
such Endorsement or guarantee be first
obtained from the Board of Directors by
resolution, having the favorable vote of
at least two-thirds of the whole Board
The meeting was presided over by W.
w. Fuller general counsel for the trust
i When the vote on the resolution came
up protest was lodged by Sigmund
Rosenwald of New York, who owns 1,5O0
shares in the American and $500 shares
in the Continental Tobacco Company.
The proposition was passed at both meet
ings and at each the protest was made.
Lawyer Robert Green of this city, repre-
senting Mr.. Rosenwald, said that the
adoption Of the amendment would allow
the companies unreasonabiy and unlaw-
fully to extend their business. He gave
notice that the directors would be held
personally responsible for any loss which
Mr.. Rosenwald might sustain in conse-
quence of the amendment. RosenwaId's S
shares alane vafad aoaiust fha amend
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
RAID ON COCK FIGHT
Sixty Men Arrested and
All the Birds Caught
By S. P. G. A.

George Mccarthy, president of the
County Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. raided a cockpit at
Homestead on Saturday night. The raid
was a most successful one. Three score
of men were arrested. Not man at the
main escaped, so well as the raid planned.
Justice of the Peace Mccormack accom-
panied the Hudson County Superinten-
dent. He held every one of them for
trial
The main was held on the floor above
saloon run by John Hoffstetter. George
Schall was the reputed owner. The COW
cred wagon was used successfully as it
has been in the past. In a few minutes
the suspected building was surrounded.
The tilt was between birds of Paterson
and Nyaek. Tickets were worth $
apiece.
The sixth battle was in progress when
the raiders swarmed the building There
was the usual scattering. All ran away
fro mthe sixth event and a battle royal
between birds was going on. The birds
We're entirely surprised, but paid little at
tention to the tumult above the pit They
fought to the last ditch.
They and several others were so injured
that the humane superintendent of the
Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals was Obliged to have them put
cut of misery.
The men in charge had no sentinels
out. There was a wide scramble on the
part of the ''would-be sports" But every
exit was guarded. All were arrested. The
raiders captured also thfrty-six olrd,
Every one of the men was held for ap-
pearance in Court this morning. The
hearings will take place in the Second
Criminal Court int his city, this after
noon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
TRUE STATEMENT OF BOND ISSUE

One of the Finance Commissioners corr
rected misleading statement made in a
local paper the other day in reference to
the bond issue recently authorized.
'That paper, said the Commissioner
referred to, s'said that the ssSe,o0o amount
Of bonds was a new charge on the tax
payers. 1t is nothing Of the kind. The
only new issue is s1s2, 900 of that amount
for the Schools while the remainder is
simply funding old debts. A statement
like that printed is apt TO hurt the city
financially''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
MRS. WILKINSON'S ANSWER

Mrs Walker wilkinson. who is being
sued for divorce by her husband, the
well known physician of the Hill, has
filed her answer to the suit by her coun-
sci, Messrs. McDermott and Fisk. A
copy was sent to the DOCTORS lawyers,
Messrs. Brinkerhoff and Fielder.
The answer denies the acts of infidelity
charged with five correspondents and by
way of cross bill accuses the doctor with
desertion. A date will be set for a trial
of the cause by Vice-Chancellor next
Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
RECEIVER THOMPSON CONTINUED

Counselor James P. Northrup asked
Vice Chancellor Stevens this morning to
continue Mr. Charles d. Thompson as re-
ceIver of the Iron Steamboat Company.
The Superior Court Of New York has
already appointed Mr. Thompson in the
adjoining State.
Mr.. Northrup, for the cofnDla inart IN
the recelvership proceedings. w. III Wool
verton said that the management Of the
boats was In the hands of the trustee
continued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
TO BUY THE ALLIANCE SILK MILL.

Lawyer Charles L. Carrick reported to
Vice Chancellor Stevens this morning that
the receiver of the Alliance Silk Mill at
West New York had been offered s13,500
for the plant. Mr.. Carrick thought that
the sum was too small and he asked for
an order to show cause SO that the credi-
tors might come in and give their views
The bidder said he was in a position to
open the mill at once If his offer was ac-
cepted. The order was granted and made
returnable next Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
BAD HOLE, COMMISSIONERS

There is very dangerous depression on
Summit avenue. near Astor place. 1t is
likely to cause injury to horses, being in
dark spot. The hole is a foot deep and
ten feet long. The paving stones have
been removed and no. light is put up at
night. to warn drivers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
BONDS FOR MEEKER ExTEHDERS.

All city officials whose terms are
by the operations of the
MeeiSer act abolishing spring elections
will renew their bonds in the office Of the
Board OF Finance tomorrow morping.
This il IN accordance with the advice OF
Corporation Counsel McDerinott. While
Mr.. McDermott advises this course he Is
not sure that it Is absolutely necessary.
but thinks it would be well to provide
against any contingencies that may
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
DELAY ON BIG SEWER

The rain of the past few days has
greatly retarded work on the Grand street
sewer. Owing to the aibsence of pumping
engines. the men cannot work in the ex-
cayations because of several feet OF
water. The sewage from the TIVE
sewers which are to be connected with
the main sewer Is continually escaping
and work is now impossible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
An ola and wen Tried Remedy

Mrs. wsasiew's Soothing syrup for children
teethins shoula always be used for children
pain. cures wind collie and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty ave csnts per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NE WYORK, April q, 1s01.-Foreeast
for thirty-six hours ending az eight p. M.
Tuesday Showers tonight; unsettled to-
night; winds fresh east.
Hartnatt,s TharmomatrieaI Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-04-22
COURT CALENDAR.

Supreme Court cases.
April %, 1901. Nos. 10, 35, AZ, "A, 45, 46, 49,
81 3d. Is and 81.
Circuit Court cases
April 20, 1901, Nos. 227, 22s, $780, 231, 2s2
New-York tribune., 1901-05-28
VIEWS ON G. A. r. Z. PLAN.
REPUBLICAN LEADERS NOT GENERALLY
IN FAVOR OF FUSION ON
ASSEMBLYMEN.

Republican district leaders who were seen yes
terday not enthusiastic over the idea suggested
by the German-American Reform Union. for the
anti-Tammany forces to Democrats in nor
may Democratic districts. and Republicans in
normally Republican districts. AS rule Republ-
cans are willing to concede great deal 10 their
fusion friends where strictly local nominations are
concerned. but there is strong sentiment against
any considera ble fusion assemblymen. There is
a feeling that an assemblyman is a part of the
State ticket, in the broadest sense. inasmuch as
the Legislature controls the State SO far alder
men are concerned there seems to he willingness
on the part of Republicans yesterday to unite
on them and on other strictly municipal candidates.
Robert c. Morris. president Of the Republican
County Committee. when asked his opinion the
German-American Reform Unions plan. said;
I've been so busy mat I haven't had time to
read over the plan studiously. The idea to
be brand new. 1 don't know how it would work in
real practice
William H. Ten Eyck, chairman of the Executive
Committee, said about the same thing.
Il think" said Collector George r. Bidwell. the
Republican leader in the XIXth Assembly District,
last evening. that the proposition of the German
American Reform Union to have Republicans nomi-
mated for the Assembly on the union ticket this
fall only in strong Republican districts would be re-
sented in my district and in several other districts
which naturally close. We elected Republi-
and we expect elect a Republican Assemblyman
again this fall IF an nemR[ can6af is maae 70 for Iosee
sembyman by the Republicans of the district 1t
in the district
Mr. Bdwell said he hoped that the Republicans
and other anti-Tammany organizations would be
able to agree a ticket this fall. We want no
repetition of the Tracy-Low affair" he said. IF
such division of the anti Tammany vote happened
again l could hold the Republican organization
in my district together I sincerely hope that the
various organizations opposed to Tammany will
agree and work in complete harmony. The only
hope for better city government lies in genuine
anti-Tammany union"
Il dislike to see the discussion of candidates for
district offices coming to the front soon' said
Captain Z. Norton Goddard. ''As we begin
TO talk about the local candidates bring up
questions that tend divide rather than unite
the organizations that should combine to defeat
Tamnany this fan. This is time for the promo
ton of union and good feeling between all those
organizations We should settle questions of plat
form first and not begin to talk about the candi-
dates until union is complete. ! believe there
many Republicans who think that the party organ
ization should not be asked to nominate Demo-
cratic candidates for the Assembly any district
while IL would be entirely willing to nominate
Democrats for aldermen and other municipal Of
fees"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-28

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state sheep 40 ~ 81 %; do. 90 10. So so; p
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New-York tribune., 1901-05-28
COUNTRY PRopUcE MARKETS.

New-York May -. 1901.
EGGS Arrivals gradually decreasing and market
srenFhening slightly though offerings sl
70 permit radcal change values. quote Jersey
state and ylvana. fancy seecteN 14a14isc. do
average prime l32c Western. northeyN sections can
died selections at mark 3q3lee; do regular ckings
loss on. l4c: do mark. 11iaG2iec: southerIy
tors selected. mark. 2g12i3c; packinEs
iolsVil lac: dries. oglOc: checks. 5G9c.
MII.K-The MIX Exchange pr.ce for standard quality
Is 2i4c per quart.
HAY AND sTRAw-HAY-Rar receipts light to
DAY those ty river and canal swelled
inEs above The present daily requirement Prices
in their late form Selections n
full and round lots subject concessions which
frequent We quote: Prime. large bales per 10
92i7c. No J. S1i.NHOc: No Q S2is dS5c: No g 15dSOc
mixed 7oGSoc; clover. 6Oq7Oc small bales q &c
under large. .SrRAW-Steady. with a good
IiEht rive receipts indicate diminished shipping
plv. We quote: Long o5CGS1 100 II.
Tuc. Receipts of hay and tons.
Produce Exchange to-day: HUDSON River Rail-
road go Railroad. 4To: Pennsylvania Railroad
peawa:e Lagkawanna and Western Railroad. 90: West
Shore Railroad 30; Leheh Valley Railroad 40 Central
Railroad OF NewJersey 30; boats 2a3 boats
li0 total l2s3 tons Receipts Of straw. 40 tons by
river and 40 by rail: total
New-York tribune., 1901-05-28
READY FOR THE CONFERENCE
THOSE WHO WILL BE PRESENT AT THE
MEETING OF ANTI-TAMMANY COM
MITTEES TONIGHT

All the arrangements were perfected last night
for the conference committees representing the
ant-Tammany organizations at the Citizens Union
headquarters in Union Square tonight. The fol-
lowing delegates have been invited to attend this
conference and have sgnifed their intention of be-
ing present:
Committee of One Hundred-WILI>IS l. OGDEN, A. ].
BOULToN. J. HAMPDEN DOUGHERTY. JOHN Et
EUSTIS. NJ. J. FT4AHERTY, WALLACE MACFARLANE.
J. Y. V. OLCOTT. GUSTAV II. SCfiWAB. l. y. SELlG-
MAN. SAMUEL SEABURY. EVERETT p. WHEELER.
New-York County Republican Committee-ROI}ERT c..
MORRIS. WILLIAM II. TEN EYCK. GEORGE r SHEI1-
DON. F. NORTON GODDARD. CORNELIUS VAN COTT.
FREDERICK :. GIBBS. MDOCGALL HAWKES..
Kings County Republican Committee-TIMOTHY l.
WOODRUFF. NJ. J. DADY WALTER r. ATTERBURY,
ALEXANDER ROBB JACOB BRENNER, H. r. MAY
ETTB. j X NEAL. A T; HoBiEY. P. T WILLIAMS.
German American Municipal LeaSue-Dr. J. w.
SCHILDGE. HENRY WEISSMAN. c. A EVERTz.
CHARLES NACHER. JACOB NEU, b. TOKAJI, c. J..
BODE.
Greater New-Yorb Domocracy-E EILERY ANDER-
SON. JOHN c. SHEEHAN. JACOB 4. CANTOR. RAS-
TI'S s. RANSOM, b. L KENNELLY. NJ. p BREEN.
JAMES L. CONWAY, J. G. COLLINS. w. HEPBURN
Russell
Brooklyn Democracy-R l. SCOTT. NJ. ]. KENNEDY.
EDWARD j. COUGH. PATRICK HAYES, NJ j. COF-
FEY. JAMES c. CHURCH. ]. NJ. FLYNN, \. 7. JONES.
G. WESTERNACHER