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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
ADMITS SEVEN HUSBANDS.
FCRGETS NAMES OF SOME.
Woman Embarks Often ON Sea OF
Matr1mOny.
fsy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Paterson n. j.. Sept. Mrs. Florence Forrest.
of No. II Hamburg-ave, this city. was arraisneo
before Justice Abe Cohen tonight on the charge
OF bgamy brought by her husband, James Forrest
of No 70 Ryie-aye. From all accounts Mrs. Forrest
promises to be woman Hoch, as far as the NUM-
Der of her husbands is concerned She admitted
TO Justice Cohen tonight that seven OF her NUS
bonds were living, although she could only re-
member the names of four
Mrs Forrest arrested late this afternoon as
she was preparing to leave Paterson she was
married Forrest eight months ago, aitnoush
neither he his wife will tell the name OF the
minister who performed the ceremony, nor the
church where it took place. Forrest said, how
ever, that she said she was unmarried, and that
she wept with joy when they were made man ana
wife
The wolnan's many husbands were brought 90
light by the that in June, 1905. she was served
with papers in divorce proceedings The pro
ceedings were Instituted by the womans nrsI
husband Michael Chabbenou, a French Canadian
After living at Lambertville for five years. she
deserted her husband going TO Newhope' penn
AT Newhope. she admitted tonight, she was mar
ried to men. but nothing would induce her u
divulge the names of either.
This part Of her story is vague Newhope is her
home. In. this city she met Milton Banes' a SILK
worker and after short courtshp was marrieo
to him on august 1904: sasroad not 10 run to-
gether for after four weeks of married life she dis
ever the reason for her dislike of Bames, It did
not prevent her from again quickly emoarKlhs on
the matrimonial seas for two months later she be-
came the wife of Charles Abner. of Preakness
She tired of Abner as quickly as she did of Bames
deserted him. Coming 10 Paterson she met
Forrest, a dyers helper. Forrest accidentally dis
covered the papers in the ChabbenOu divorce case
in bureau drawer few weeks ago. Without say
ing anything to his wife he corresponded with her
first husband, and learned her early history. When
confronted with the facts OF her first husbands
existence she said she divorced, but Forrest
made complaint
Mrs. Forrest is about forty years old. She is at
tractve and does not look to be than thirty.
Mrs. Forrest surprised being committed TO
Jail in default of 81 bail She cried bitterly and
told Justice Cohen that she did not believe her
lions warranted such heavy bail She asked that
her father be informed of her arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
PISTOL FORCES FEEDING.
Young Girl Says Dan Compelled
Her to Marry Him.

Accused of forcing a fifteen-year-od girl at
the point of pistol to become his wife, Ernest
Whitaker twenty-eght years old, of No. Mon
roe-ave. New Brighton, Staten Island. was ar
rested last night by Detectives Conroy and Nc
Kay The technical charge against him is alb
duction
His alleged victim is Miss Etfie Cockshutt
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cock
shut of No. SO Wrght-st., Stapleton Her par
ents had noticed that she and Whitaker were
often together They questioned the girl closely
last night and she broke down and told her
story.
The girl said Whitaker called last Thursday
evening and asked her to go for walk. They
had not gone far when he proposed that they
be married. The girl said she refused and he
drew revolver and threatened TO Kill her She
gave way and accompanied him to the home OF
the Rev. Edgar Compton, OF New-York- ave.
Clifton, who married them.
The girls father Is engine driver on the
Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad. Whit
taker is an electrician and has been in the en-
ploy of the Staten Island Electric Light Com
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
TO PROSECUTE WUERZ.
Brothers Viii Seek Punishment for
Alleged Plundering Of Estate.

Unless the five brothers in this city of Rob-
ert Wuerz who Is under arrest in Chicago,
change their minds, he will be prosecuted to
the full limit of the law when he is brought
back here for stealing from the estate of his
father. In the City Directory the address of
Robert Wuerz is given No. 200 Columbus
avenue That, however is the home Of Herman
wuerz. Of his brothers, and it was said
there that Robert never lived in the house. In
fact, it not known where he made his home
for time previous to his disappearance
Robert wuerz and Frederick wuerz another
brother, who lives at No. 637 East 3d-st-. Ken
sington Brooklyn were trustees for the estate
Of their father. which amounted TO 100000
Frederick Wuerz absent from the city for
several days time ago, leaving the affairs
Of the estate in the hands Of Robert. 1t was
during this interval. 1t is said, that the al
legged Irregularities occurred. The exact amount
stolen from the estate is not yet known.
Experts are now at work on the books Of the
estate One estimate places the amount at So,
oOO although it is not believed that the defalca-
lions will reach that sum. The monthly allow
ance TO the heirs was due for payment on Fri
day. but was indefinitely deferred because Of
the missing funds. Once before has the Wuerz
estate been robbed. It was not admitted that
Robert the guilty that occasion but
been warned that If his reckless career led him
into temptation he would have to suffer the
sequences.
Robert Wuerz is twenty-four years old. He
was married, but for some time has not lived
with his wife He seldom worked, and 1t Ia said
he had a strong fascina ton for gambling. He
was a member Of Company c, 7th Regiment.
His misstep from the path of rectitude is at
trfbuted to the influences of a young woman,
believed to be the same person who with
him at the time OF his arrest in Chicago.
His relatives here express not the least SYM
pathy with him, and, in fact, are bitter against
him. They will show him no pity, they declare
Frederick Wuerz, at his home in Kensington,
said to a Tribune reporter, last night, that his
brothers populations will not amount to more
than $500. He got this amount by forging his
brothers name to several checks.
Robert, he said, lived IN Stamford up to about
year ago and then moved to Kensngton His
wife is in Stamford He disappeared about
month ago
Dispatches from Chicago say that Robert will
probably not fight his extradition to New-Yor
in which case he will arrive here in few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
BROOKLYN MEN UNEASY
But Municipal O1onershp League
Nay Support Fusion Candidate.

The Municipal Ownership League of Brook
lyn, Of which Coroner Michael ]. Flaherty is
the leader, is somewhat Disguised because the
organization has not been asked to join the
fusion conference in Manhattan. and because
the impression has been circulated that the
Brooklyn league is a branch Of the Hearst Mu-
nicfpal Ownership League in Manhattan.
The Brooklyn League has arranged for 2 meet
ing to discuss the coming campaign to be held
IN the Johnson Building next Thursday even
ing. Ex-Controller Coler Borough President
Littleton and John De Witt Warner have been
asked to be present and speak. IT is surnsed
that the night was chosen for this meeting
that which the fusion conference is to be
held in order to show their indifference at not
being invited to take part in the Manhattan de-
alterations.
The Brooklyn advocates of municipal owner
ship say that, while they would like TO have a
hand in suggesting fusion candidate, they will
support the candidate anyway. if he meets
their approval. If he does not 1t is stated that
they will put a ticket of their own in the field
We would be glad to support Justice Cay
nor said Coroner F7aherty for everybody
knows where he stands. Ex-senator Ford at
the head of the ticket would please US very
much. Borough President Littleton has been a
consistent advocate OF municipal ownership for
six months and would be acceptable Mr. Coler
would make good candidate for Mayor but he
does not want a nomination.
We have enrolled membership of more
than S,UoO and a regularly organized county
committee OF 20 members. representing all AS
sembly districts What seek is the man
We anticipate that both the big political parties
VIII insert in their platforms plsnks indorsing
municipal ownership. It will be I'D to us then
to look carefully into the character and record
Of the fusion nominees for the principal offices
II we can expect that they will live UP to the
municipal ownership principles shall sup
port them
Justice Gaynor, who is being prominently
mentioned as a favorite OF the municipal owner
ship disciples for the first place on the ticket is
at present In Europe. 1t was said yesterday
that he had not authorized the use of his name
in that connection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
PLANS FOR Parade.
"OHciaI Estimate Is That 10000
Workmen Viii March.

The Various labor bodies in and around New
York met yesterday at their different headquarters
and made their final arrangements for the OBJ
servance of Labor Day tomorrow. The important
thing Of the day labor circles, of course. will
be the parade of the affiliated organizations in the
Central Federated Union
Most of the trades union men will uniforms
The housesn1iths and bridgemen, Of whom five
thousand will be in line. viii wear the same uni
form they did when the late Sam Parks was
their leader. Ii consists of red flannel blouse
with black belt, white duck trousers and helmet
The following unions will take part in the parade.
independent Of some which have not been assigned
10 special place in the line:
HousesIniths and Bricgen1en Houseshorers and
Movers, Inside Architectural Iron Workers. Pipe
Of Ibe inernaPonai Association Of Machinsts
Piano and Organ Workers twelve Locals dis, OF the
brotherhood of Carpenters twelve locals; Actors
Tesses. Internationai Brotferhood of Transfers.
twentythree locals; Cattle Butchers DOCK Bu ,
national Brotherhood of Blacksmiths ard Interna-
tonel Broth erhood OF Boilermakers, and the ROCK
men and Excavators.
Charles Delaney, of the Granite Cutters Union
will be grand marshal of the parade. and will have
three aids. The division marshals will be James
Daily James Kennedy James Hand, Daniel D
Jacobs. August Waldinger. Jacob Fish L ROCK
William Fyfe. Each division and most OF the
unions viii be preceded by a band.
The men will form in line near the Plaza 5sth-
St and 5th-ave.. at 10 o'clock and the parade VIII
stsr a. to dc Tn and RS square
the parade will disband. The official estimate or
the number likely be in line is $4,000, Dun TINS
is looked on as a pardonable exaggeration
parade of the Workngrnens Educational 50
ciev wifi take place from headquarters, at Seth
St near 3d-ave.. by q crcutoGs route TO S4th-st
between I'd and Sd aves- where the cornerstone Tor
q labor reTnpie will be laid The West Side Work
ingn1er's Athletic Association will also celebrate
Labor Day by parade. -,
independent of the parades individual unions will
celebrate Labor Day by picnics, athletic contests
and meetings The Trades Union Social Club will
have Labor Day Revival Dinner, at German
n55 r-alIo Tall a
which the first Labor Day proclamation ever issued
will be read by member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC AT NEw-HAvEN.
Authorities Puzzled by Outbreak Among
Inmates of Home There.

typhoid fever has broken out among the inmates
of Springside Home and is puzzling the authori-
ties in the Department of Charities and Correc-
lions. An investigation has been started.
Since last Wednesday, when the disease first
made it's appearance. thirteen of the inmates.
principally men. have been taken down with the
fever. ]. V Rattlesdorfer. Superintendent of
Charities in consequence of the outbreak has
obtained extra nurses, and every provision has
been made for handling the cases. Mr.. Rattles-
dorfer said to-day that up TO the present time
the source OF the epidemic had not been dis
covered.
Samples of the milk supplied to the inmates
have been sent TO City Bacteriologist Mcneil
for analysis The water supply will also be in
vestigated and the institution has also been
subjected to process of inspection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
Jumps FOR FREEDOM.
Alleged Burglar Nearly Loses Life
an Pursuit Is Caught.

After riskng his life to eude arrest, Thomas
Roberts of No 301 West 30th-st, was locked up
last night, charged with attempt at burglary. He
received a deep scalp wound and a sprained wrist
and ankle.
Roberts was discovered just before o'clock by
Mrs Mary Pitze he about to enter her
apartments on the fourth floor of the six story
tenement house No. 12l East s2d-st. When he
discovered her the prisoner ran TO the roof, and
she Immediately screamed Police and Thieves"
Her cries were heard by several tenants in the
building and Patrolman Woodicks and Roundsman
Hawkins attracted to the place.
Roberts after jumping 10 the roof OF a neighbor-
ing four story tenement house. twenty-five feet be-
low made a jump the roof Of the Jewish syna-
gogue Kehath, another distance OF twenty five
feet then climbed into the place, after forcing
open the scuttle door. After being attended by Dr.
a prisoner TO the police station. where he gave his
occupation that of electrician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
PEPPER IN PLACE OF RICE FOR BRIDE
Former Landlady of Bridegroom Uses Can of
Cayenne.

Instead of throwing shoes and rice at bridal
couple Mrs. May Mueller in a fit of jealousy
Friday evening threw the contents of four
ounce of cayenne pepper into the faces OF
Miss Lena Coy and Charles Marsh, both of
No. 422 Union-sJ-, Union HILL and nearly
blinded them they were about to enter car
riage. They to be married at the office
of Justice F. Eichmann in West Hoboken Mrs
Mueller fled after she had thrown the pepper
laughing derisivey.
The bride and bridegroom to- be went to the
Union Hill Police Headquarters and made
charges. Mrs. Mueller not caught until
yesterday morning. and was held for hearing
TO be given Tuesday
Mrs. Mueller is n widow. Marsh boarded at
her home for the last year and a half Miss
Coy and Mr.. Marsh were married about an
hour after the disturb ance and took temporary
quarters In the same house again with Mrs
Jacob Iutz. floor below Mrs Mueler's
apartments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
THINK THEY ARRESTED WITHHOLD
Brooklyn Detectives Five Years Ago Had
Man Who Looked Like Him.

Captain Harkns, of the Brooklyn Detective Bu-
reau said last night that from Investigations made
by him he is inclined TO believe that the notorious
DR.. Withhold. who is being sough; for on charges
of bigamy and grand larceny, was arrested by
two Brooklyn detectives five years ago. This man
went under the name of DR.. Arthur Wolff and was
arrested at the request of the Cleveland police.
who wanted him a charge of grand larceny.
DR.. Wolff described himself a dentist
According the memory OF Detectives Gilpin
and Carroll who made The arrest the picture or
Wolff. which sent on from Cleveland closely
resembled the pictures now being published of Dr..
Wftzhofr Captain Harkns has learned from TIE ne
Cleveland authorities that the case against NoHI
was postponed several times and finally was dis
missed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
-FOUR IN BO4T UPSET.
One Unconscious When Rescued
from Sound off Pelham Bay.

David Wedd, of Boston Road and 1Ioth-sr-'
his eight-year-old son Charles. Samuel Ellis, or
179th-st. and Suburban Place. and John Hanies'
Of No. 900 Bronx Park Place, narrowly escaped
drowning yesterday afternoon off Pelham Bay
when they returning from hshins "Trip
They were in 20-foot catboat and hao sooo
haul. About half a mile of CITY lsiaio 'heS
were caught in heavy squat ana tieif 0'N'
capsized.
Wedd,s son was caught in the rigging and his
father had an anxious half hour in getting MN
loose All four stuck to the upturned boat untii
ho,, cat,e from Jacobs shipyards. Ellis was
unconscious when taken ashore, but revived III q
few, moments Wedd Ellis and Hanley are IN
spectors In the employ Of the Union hah"AS
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
NINE WORKERS' PLANS.
Contention to Decide on Strike VIII
Meet Early in November.
rBy Telegraph to The T1bune.l

Wilkes Barre Penn. Sept. Announcement
was made to-day that the convention OF anthra-
cite mine workers. at which demands to replace
the present agreement will be formulated. will be
held at Shamokin in the first week in November.
At that time delegates representing all the
union mine workers the region will assemble
President Mitchell and the district officers will
also be present and their advice will have a
great deal 70 do with the of the denla nds.
President Mitchell, il. the speeches he has been
making throughout the region, has declared that
the union wants eight hour day and recog-
milton and that if the men back him up by in
creasing the membership of the union until it
includes all, or nearly all, the mine workers, he
will be able to gain these two great concessions
for them. The work of organization is now go
ing on briskly and the membership is rapidly in
creasing Some of the mine leaders believe that
Il will be over 100000 before the time fixed for
the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
VALUED PAPERS IN SAFE.
REGARD in Bonner Burglary Mys-
tern Withdrawn.

by Telegraph to The Tribune
Stamford, Conn, Sept. 2-The most remark
able development in the Bonner safe mystery
tonight is the announcement that the reward OF
$1,000 offered by Mrs. Bonner for the return OF
the jewels any information likely to lead to 1t
has been withdrawn, This has caused consid-
cradle comment. Mr.. Bonner said tonight, just
after returning from a yachting excursion:
There is no reward offered. / certainly offered
none, and know nothing about any"
Chief Of Police Brennan and Patrolman Hef-
fernan were a bit surprised to-day to learn that
the reward had been Withdrawn. Heffernan has
been devoting his entire attention to the case,
largely in the hope of earning a reward lie
said positively that Mrs. Bonner offered a re-
ward of $1,000 the day after the burglary.
He said he read 1t aloud from the blotter
Despite the statement by Fullers. the Pinker-
ton detective. that there is nothing beneath the
surface of this burglary, 1t said late to-
night that the missing safe contained papers of
extreme value to Mrs. Bonner. This feature Is
said TO account for Mrs. Bonners reluctance to
give the police a list Of the missing articles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
ALL OUT, Two DAYS PLAY.
Double Holiday Takes Thousands
from the City.

1t was record breaking crowd that left the
city yesterday to spend at seaside and mountain
the Labor Day holiday. 1t was the final impetus
to the brief migrations of those who are COM
PEELED to snatch few days of recreation now
and then. The pleasure seekers laughed to scorn
the depressing efforts of Jupiter Pluvus. Ger
tain II is that the Indictment weather had no
apparent effect on the annual Labor Day exodus
The pleasure seekers simply carried umbrellas
and raincoats and defied the elements AS a
matter of fact the crowds were II anything
greater than on the same day last year This
statement is on the authority of railroad men
who handled the traffic.
From midday to early evening streams Of
people made their way to the railroad stations,
whence trains took them TO their place of prefer
ence.
Even the spacious waiting room of the New
York Central Railroad at the Grand Central Sta
ton showed an unusual congestion OF pas
sengers. 1t the same at the ferry stations OF
the Pennsylvania, Erie and Lackawanna rail-
roads. In the baggage room of the Grand
Central Station gladstones, dress suit cases and
every other conceivable travelling bag were piled
ceiling high in apparent promiscuous confusion.
The number OF trunks comparatively small,
the jaunt OF the pleasure seekers is to be of
only brief duration.
sernbled much that be witnessed on any
Saturday afternoon in the summer months. All
streetcars seemed TO lead out of town, as each
car carried its quota of railroad passengers. Ca BIS
and carriages dashed hither and thither. and dis
charged their occupants. who were met by uni
formed porters and whisked away 10 their trains.
Nearly ali the roads special La Dor Day
excursions. and ali of these were we'll patronized.
this being particularly SO with the excursions to
Niagara Falls and the CatskilIs.
The Hudson River steamboats, for the Cats
kills received their share Of the holiday patron
age. The New-Jersey Central carried thousands
of passengers. who preferred the seashore and
viii spend their brief respite from sordid busi-
ness at Asbury Park while the Pennsylvania
Railroad specials TO Atlantic City were taxed
TO their limit.
While the outgoing crowd yesterday was large,
the returning traffic tomorrow evening will be
even greater Business men whose families
have spent the torrid summer away from the
city will return with them, for Labor Day means
plans for school well as the end of the sum-
ner season and return to the more secluded
life OF fall and winter The populations of sea
side and mountain begin to thin out with the
arrival of Labor Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03
CARNIVAL OF BURGLARY.
Homes of Many Wealthy Citizens
Looted By Daring Thieves.

The thieves OF the city seem to be concen-
trating their efforts in last attempt to rob
the homes Of the wealthy citizens before the
oWlicrs return from the country This summer
many robberies have occurred in country homes
and hotels. Recently jewelry worth several
thousand dollars stolen from Mrs. w c..
Dewitt, Of Brooklyn, while she staying at
Shelter Island; John T. Williams, of this city,
was similarly robbed Stamford. and safe
containing a large amount of jewelry was taken
from Nirvana, the home of Paul Bonner
With this booty the thieves have turned their
attention here and met with the success that
has crowned their efforts elsewhere They have
looted the homes of Jose Aymar at No 70 East
64th st; of D. s. Willard, at No 5O4 West S1st-
St the apartments at No. IS West 44th-st and
other houses The house breakers did much
damage at each place they entered.
Actlng Captain MacCauey, who is the acting
ciiieI or the detective bureau at present, said
Ina robbery is not becoming prevalent
out Wei known people are being robbed
u. Morgan Browne. Jose Aymar's brother-in-
Jaw was in charge of the looted premises at
NO. 80 West 54th-st. yesterday He said that
the loss would be less than So 600 He estf-
mated that it would cost 81 900 to repair the
damaged woodwork He denied that the paint
lngs that had been removed from their frames
We're damaged. and believed that they were not
more than ten in number. He gave as his opin-
ION that the robbers had not STAYED more than
ZIG Iisnt III the mouse There were no rem
nants or meals lying about and no beds were
disturbed. The rugs piled up IN the din
ing room AS If they had been used as touches
Jose Aymar arrived last night from his sum-
mer place at Point au Pic, Quebec. He went d.
rectly to his house. There he was Joined by
captain Lantry, of the East Fifty-st station
and inspected the looted house
This is pretty good" said MT Aymar to Cap
tain Lantry in good natured fashion after he
mad seen the appearance of the house While
nave been up on the st. Lawrence trying TO
keep people from poaching on nv fish they've
oeen right here poaching in my house.
He then refused to say anything more. MI
Brown said that it would be impossible to form
any estimate of the amount Of the piunder aken
as Mrs. Aymar had superintendent the packing
and II would be some days before she arrived
Mr. Ayn4ar said, through Mr.. Brown. that he
believed he had left three gold watches and an
assortment of scarf pins in his rooms. and that
he had been unable TO get any trace of them AT
the first search. He added that it would be at
least week before there could be a complete
inventory of the property made.