Camden Daily Telegram from Camden, New Jersey • 1

NUMBER 2815. CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, TUESDAY, APRIL .30, 1895. ONE CENT. WILDE STILL WHS APPLAUSE. NEW MILITARY LAWS.

STOCKTON SCHOOL AFFAIRS. "Because I thought it was customary." "Did you pay anything else?" "Yes. one dollar for the approval of the LAST EDITION STILL ASKING ABOUT THE FEES A LIFE STAKED 0(1 TJlE fflOTOR Patrono Will Kill Himself if His Machine Fails. An Eloquent Statement In II in Own Behalf While on the Ntaud. London, April 30.

At the opening of to day's setting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counsellor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. Tbe court said that on the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.

Wilde was called to the wituees stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross examination without variation. He said he bad nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas' poems, nor had he anything to do with tbe publication of bis articles in the Chameleon magazine. Asked to dehne Lord Alfred expression: I am the love that dare not speak its name." said be thought be meant spiritual love, as pure as was perfect.

Wilde nroceeded to enlarge upon the sub ject, and became so eloquent as to evoke a burst ot applause, causing tne juage to threaten to clear the court unless silence was observed. Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer of the militia; but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance ol i.43,000. He absolutely denied the charges againstvlife, and they agreed to help him. Patrono The Old Board of Education Nettle up for the The Board of Education met last night and completed their work for the year.

The Property Committee reported receipts of $4,385 and expenses of $1,2004, leaving a balance of $180.77, including a balance left from tbe old Board of The Supply Committee's receipts were $3,800 and expenses $3,463 32, leaving a balance of $338.24. The Teachers Committee receipts, including balance from old trustees, were $13,925 and tbe expenses to June 7 were $13,807 40, leaving a balance of $117 52. Miss hxlna Boule and Clara lownsend were appointed substitute teacher. STOCKTON SHORT N0TKB. Amity Lodge meets to-night.

Mrs. Lillie Tbornian was fined for dis orderly conduct by Recorder Milei. William Catbcart has accepted a position with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Miss Julia Borden, a teacher in the Harrison school, is quite ill, and Miss Crowell acting as substitute. The horse of Contractor Mansfield, of Rosedale, became frightened yesterday and ran away.

The wagon was badly damaged. Rescue Cornet Band will appear in their new uniforms on May 21. on which occa sion they will take part in the Odd Fellows parade. A petition is being prepared requesting the Camden Horse Kailtoad Company to run trolley cars to North Cramer Hill and Pavonia. Mrs.

Caroline Eckert. of Pavonia. Park. and Marshall Uoodall, of Camden, were fined $20 and costs bv the Recorder Yester day for illegal liquor selling. The old Council meets at 3 o'clock this afternoon and the new Council meets tomorrow at 4 p.

m. Tbe new Hoard of Kdu cation organizes to morrow evening at 7.30. All hotel licenses expire to dav. Only twelve of the twenty-seven licenses granted by Council have been taken out, and every unlicensed saloon must be closed to-morrow morning. The mortgage of the Grace Presbyterian Church wis burned on Sunday.

A handsome portable communion service of five pieces was presented to the pastor, Rev. Dr. John E. Peters, at that time. John 1.

Jettenes, tbe well-known butter and egg dealer of Twenty-eighth and High Btreets. is a very early riser. He does not depend upon the uncertain knight of the locust to awaken nlm, but relies solely npon pretty white Leghorn rooster of which he the proud owner. At day break every morning this rooster mounts the porch rail in front of the house, under John's bedroom window, and there crows until satisfied that his owner has heard him and is awake. SINGERS ENJOY A DANCE.

Members of the Tnru Vcrelu Have an Enjoyable Anniversary. The anniversary and ball of the singers of the Camden Turn Verein was held last night at Turner ball, Pine street above Fifth. The programme was made up of twenty-one of the latest duncej. The dance floor was crowded from the beginning until the end, with both young and old, who tripped the light fantastic until an early hour. Benjamin Bover was roaster of cere monies and the following gentlemen acted as li assistants Floor managers, Gustav Schwoeri, Julius 8cliHaf; committee of arrangements, Uuh- tav Schwneri, John Hess, John Schott.

11. Ruesch. William Hamel. Otto Huf. Jacob Blankenhorn; printing committee, J.

Iless, William llamel, A. Freilag; relresliinent committee, J. Schott, J. Blankenhorn, I), liuetcu; music committee, a. Wirth, W.

Kothenbeck, J. Vissel; reception commit tee, Henry Wirth, William Bartelt. issel, August tiotlfreu utz. F. Fintcldev.

Theodore Wiedemann, H. Doerschner, J. Wolf, H. Schu'z, George Kruck, Louis Holler, Lwis Haok, George Brehm, Herman Meier, J. Steinebach, j.

Rieger, Ferdinand Heindel, Jacob Kir.hel, Hattmann, Joseph KdeluiAiin, Uusluv Mueller, Albert Scliradin, Albert Kaiser, Albert Ebner, William Tolli. Pure blooff is absolutely necessary in or- er to enioy perfect health. Hood's Sarsa- parilla purifies the blood and strenglhena the system. HI II.niNU OPERATIONS LAST YEAR Half An Acre of Combustible Build in Irs Erected iu the lire Limll. Building Inspector William H.

Colo has prepared his annual report and estimates the building operations for the past year at $300,000. During that lime mere were erected: i three story brick dwellings; 80 two story brick dwellings: 12 two-story frame dwo tics: 73 brick alterations and additions; 4 frame alterations and anditi ins; 16 frame stables, one story; 3 frame slables, 1 seven story brick warehouse; four-story brick hall ana store; one- storv brick buildings: 1 brick crematory; brick gymnasium; a dhck manniaciones one story; 1U corrngateu iron uuuuings; i two-story frame glass factory; 2 ice inamv factoring plants; I brick and glass conservatory; 8 one-story frame 2 two-stnrv brick stables. There were over square ieei oi frame structures erected within the fire imits. or more than balf an acre ot com bustible buildings. The Mandate In the Lambert Cane.

Lawyer John L. Semple stated this morn ing that the United States Supreme Court would issue tne manoate in ine j.amuen case on Monday next at wnicn time tne court will adjourn. PERSONAL MENTION. George Carhart is ill with iyphoid pneumonia at his home on Ulmton street, Van Hart, superintendent ot the Union K. 8unday school, is confined to his home at Broadway and I.

tne street, by illnei-8. Francis B. Lee, of Trenton, will read a naner on "Paner Money and Counterfeit ing 10 tne UOIony Ol new jersey, ueiure ine ailieriUKU niliummaw nnu an.u.iuiw- ical Society, on Thursday evening, at No 17 West Forty-thiro street, new lorit. Ex-Governor and Vice Chancellor Robert 8. Green has been confined to his home at Elizabeth for some weeks with a serious ailment and his family have been rrpntlv alarmed over his condition.

Dr. has been constantly in attendance on the sick man. a slight improvement in his condition was reported yesterday. The Asbnry Park Journal says: Wil Hum J. Thompson.

ex-Assemblyman, ex Duke of Gloucester, and ex-Democratic leader and race track owner, dropped into Asburv Park on Wednesday with lion Tommy Rvan. of Philadelphia. These gen tlemeu have their eyes on Asbury Park as an inviting field for investments, and whi tbey did not say plumb out what they in tended to do, it is probable tbat there wil be a large Increase in the amusement at I tractions near the beaoh in time for tbe I mmmer season. bond." George Wasserman, of Second Clin ton streets, was next He said he had been in the saloon business since 1892 and received bis license from the city. He paid $5 for the application.

Why did you not go outside to nave your application tilled out asked ex-judge Pancoast. Because tbe city clerk omce was the proper place." Saloonkeeper Stambach, of Kaighn avenue and Locust street, said he paid the city clerk $5 for his application. He paid tbe money tor services rendered ana thought it cheap. He said bad be gone to an attorney it would have Cost him more, probably. Similiar testimony was given by saloon' keepers August Hettmansperger.

Samuel Fenner and others. City Counsel Morgan offered an objection to the useless filling up of tbe records with such testimony. He aid Mr. Varney. on the stand, admitted sufficient to leave out this testimony.

"For tbe sake of having this ended," he said, "I suppose Mr. Vrrney will admit that it was tbe custom of the office to receive five dollars for the filing of each application." Tbe admission was made, and the bottom ropped out of the examination of saloon keepers. Messenger John a. mcuaoe was caneu upon to explain his official duties at this afternoon's session. He said his salary of $840 was paid by City Council.

Have you been accustomed to oo Mr. arney's private work?" "No, sir. "Then all your work is public work?" "Yes, sir." "Did vou ever take any private fees for private work for the City Clerk?" "No, sir." "You have never done any private work for Mr. Varney for which you charged private fees?" "No sir." Witness said he had done some private work lor the West Jersey Traction Com pany, but it was alter omce nours. "What was that work?" asked Lawyer Bleakly.

"They wanted some certitied copies oi an ordinance." What other fees did you receive for work done in the office?" 'Why, 1 have charged for affidavits sometimes. "That was your own private work "1 took it that way." "It was done during business hours, was it?" "Yes, sir." "Ail those fees you kept, didn't you?" "Yes, sir." "You are a notary public, are you not?" asked Lawyer Rex. "Yes, sir." "You never charged a fee unless you per formed the labor?" "No, Owen B. Jones. Assistant City Clerk, was next called.

Have vou done anv work donna busi ness hours out of the line of your officittl duty?" "The work I have been doine I have been doing with the thought of doing it for the j- How much oi tne tune do your omce duties occupy?" I am occupied a eood bit of tbe time. Sometimes I work up to eleven o'clock at ight. "You are never called to account for neg lect of duty?" asked Mr. Rex. 'No, sir.

At the conclusion of tbis testimony ex- Judge Pancoast said his associate, Mr. Bleakly, informed him mat necouio prove that one man did pay in several instances wo $5 fees tor license applications. Council tor the petitioners warned u.erK Vnrnev to admit that such was the case. but the latter said it had not happened to is knowledge. Cilv Clerk Varney was again called and asked if he had not received as high as $6,500 income, in any one year, in this official position.

The question was ooiectea to oy sawyer Rex, but witness answered "No. What do you say is your highest annual income?" was the question allowed by tbe Commission and asked by Lawyer Bleakly. About $4,700 or was tue re ly- At the reonesl oi counsel ior me iibuuuii- ers Cilv Ulerk varnev enumerateu tue several sources from which his annual in come was derived. TWO VliRDMTS 1ST THE (OBBT. A Jurv FiudH for the IMalutiflT After Beiua; Out All Night.

The jury in the case of Edward Bchlenzig against the Charles S. Caffery Company, after being out since 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $547.47 at 8 o'clock this morning. Schlenzig was apprenticed for five years with the defendant company, and alter serving tnree years was uiauimrstu. He then brought suit tor oreaca oi con rrnrt. A verdict for $691.72 was rendered yester day afternoon in tbe contract case oi Wil- imn I oxev et a s.

vs. waiter This is the case in which the race horse Jean was in dispute. Miznah Valve Nipples are recommended bv physicians and trained nurses, because Ik (1... If vou wants first-class turnout call up Campbell's livery, No. 374.

i LOCAL EVENTS IN BRIEF. Wire screen manufacturers report busi ness brisk. Shad are finer this year than for several years past. City Council holds an adjourned meet ing tonight. The chimney sweep can always Boot the most tastidions.

There will be a meeting of the Water Committee to-night previous to tne meeting of City Council. North Fourth street residents now think they have the finest paved thorough fare in the city. Rateball cranks are in despair. Their favorite clubs have not been able to play for several days. Since the nreaent northeast storm set in some people have regretted taking down their stoves too soon.

Elks from all over the country are pre paring for the meeting of the Grand Lodge at Atlantic City in July. Current events will be discussed and the committee on headauarters is urged to report at tbe regular meeting oi tne to-morrow. The two factions in the First Presby terian church both have prepared petitions for and against Pastor A. W. Spooner for presentation to the west jersey rresoytery, Grant Hicks, colored, of No.

1866 Tioga street, is wanted on a warrant issued from the office of Justice Chester, charging him with assault and battery on nis sister, airs. Amanda Jones. A hotel epidemio seems to have struck nnd every boarding house now dis plays a sign, bearing the name of some hos-ioiriA nf nt her cities. No one. however, has yet appropriated the name of Waldorf or The I.eKiHlnf lire Hade Several Change In the National Cluard.

Several laws were passed bv the last ses sion of the New Jersey Legislature which make material changes in some parts of the State National Guard organization. I hey have recently been put together and sent out in the form of an official order by Adjutant General Stryker. The first one is that which provides for the formation of colored infantry companies in Camden, Trenton, Newark and Jersey City. Beyond the above provision the law says nothing. On March 22d there was a bill approved and made a law which amends the previous laws concerning the medical department of tne i tuaru.

it does away with the brigade, Hospital and ambulance corps as constituted under the law of 1803, and forms one corps, to be under the direction of the Sur geon-General. By this the system of company bearers will be done away with, and in the event of the State troops or any portion of them being called into the field for service, tbe Surgeon-General will order the corps, or such part of it as ho may deem necessary, on amy. 10 uo tins I lie second, third, fourth and sixth sections of the law of 1HU3 aro amended, the filth section is repealed, and a new section providing for the formation of a hospital and ambulance court niurtial is put upon the statute books. the amendment ot section it will be seen ttie yearly appropriation for the main tenance ot tne medical department ot the Guard is made $1,000 instead of, as heretofore, $250 a year for the hospital anil am-, bnl'iiire corns attached to each of the two brigades. On March 28 there wos approved bv the Governor a bill' which repeals the follow ing section-of the law of 1800, without making any other provision in this direction: "That the Governor and Commander-in-Chief is hereby authorized to appoint and commission, at his discretion, as in his judgment the public service may require, three deputy quarterina'ter generals, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and it shall be the duty, of the deputy qiiartermnster generals to perforin such military duiies ns may be required of them by law and tho quartermaster general." By the same act which repealed the above, amendments were made to the military laws providing for tbo issuing of com-missions and requiring a person elected or appointed officer to become equipped before the commission is issued, and if he fails to become equipped in a month's time, the commission shall become void.

Also providing that under certain prescriptions every officer, noii-coiniuissioned officer, musician and private who serves out his term of enlistment shall receive a discharge from tho Commander-in-Chief, entitling him to exemption from jury duty, except in time of war and insurrection. Also making it tbe duty of the Quartermaster General to report deficiency on his books against any company, ollicer or commandant or other officer to whom transportation or public stores were issued, and providing for the deduction from any ap propriations due the company, regiment or brigade against which such bill is reported, of the amount of the deficiency. Another bill, approved and made a law on March 28th, is of general interest, as it establishes a signal and telegraph, corps in each brigade. Grand gymnastic exhibition by the Cam den Turn Verin at the Temple Theatre, Monday evening, Alay 0. UILLENPIK DISCIIAltUED WIIITK The CoUNplrncy of the Policy IlackerN tevi'Hlid At the llfarinir.

The conspiracy of the policy backers to prevent Thomas White from appearing as a witness against thorn before the Grand ury was fully exposed this morning when Magistrate Gillespie, of Philadelphia, dit- carged While on a charge of throating as- ult and battery. Samuel Lhvv, the complainant, appeared before the MagiHtritlu this moriiiogaiid naid that tbe threat had been made lu tbii city. Magistrate Uillespie promptly uncharged tho prisoner and stated that he had no jur indict ion in this city. Wbilo had Levy arrested on the charge of being a policy backer, but the (lay the mailer wui to come beiore thetirand Jury thecoiiipluinaiit was arrested nl Hie Market street terry, Philadelphia, and taken hdor Magistrate Gilles pie. Receiver Sued for DamnfccN.

Millville, N. April 3d. Judge Howard Carrow, of Camden, and Attorney Wneaion lleratilt, ol Ynieiand, counsel for the estates of Mary Ann Jones, Jonathan and Kliza Lewis, who were killod oy a train on the South Jersey Railroad at Richland De cember 23 lust, yesterday obtained an order liom Judue Dallas, ot the muted mates Circuit Court, allowing suits to bo brought ir dumagus against the receiver ol the South Jersey Railroad. Damages for $10,000 are claimed in each case, and the trials will prosaoiy take place in uamden, Wanted lor AHNaaltiuit a Child. A wurraht was issued before Justice Ches ter this morning lor the arrest of Mary Schro der, of Eighth street and Central avenue, to answer a charge of assault and battery on 7 year-old Rachel Richardson.

Mrs. Bebroeder Keeps a candy store and yesterday tbe show window was broken and some candy stolen, itacnei happened to be standing in front of the window when tbe discovery was made. She was accused of being the culprit and Mrs. Hcliroeder is said to have pitched into the little girl and frightlully scratched her. An Abandoned Itaby Down Town.

A still-born white baby was found early this morning lying at the corner of the rug factory on Ferry avenue about a square above Lino Ditch. The child had evidently been there about twenty-four hours. It was wrapped in canton flannel with nnows ouiier on the outside. A colored man law the bundle vesterdav altcrnoou about three o'clock, but thinking it was a cat did not slop to examine it. The body was taken to the Moruue aim uouniy ruysician jones held a view.

Sir. Ilarrinon to Visit Newark. Indianauolis. April 30. Ex-President Harrison said on Saturday that he would visit Newark, N.

as the guest of the New Jersey Historical Society, on May 14. He would tben, he said, acknowledge the pres ent of a medal by the society, but would not discuss public Wall Pnncr is sold 30 per cent cheaper than Philadel pbia prices at F. G. Hitcbner's, Fifth and iienson streets. Bee our stocE ot cent, cent, 10 cent and 15 cent papers.

Prettier lor the money can be tound. Uet a Carriage I If you areoing to a wedding, ball or th theatre. J. H. Franklin.

30 and 41 Fron Btreet, gives prompt and excellent 5-ervice. WEATHER REPORT. Washineton. April 30. Forecast till 8 p.

m. Wednesday: For Eastern Pennsylvania, showers, probably followed Wednesday by fair; easterly winds. NEED FOR jVIOHE SCHOOIi ROOjlI Superintendent Bergen Advocates the Erection of Wings. CENSUS ENUMERATORS APPOINTED Tbe ElrNt Kegnlar Meeting of the New CommlHHlon of Public Instruction llemonntrates that It I a Practical Body of Hen. Tbe first regular meeting of the Commis sion of Public Instruction was held in.

the Broadway school last night, with the fol lowing members present: Ellis, Hanson, Hatton, Klemni, Jackson, Borton, Stevens and Wilson, president. Superintendent Bergen's report was a sort of a book of instructions to the new mem bers. After explaining the number of schools and under whose management they were, he outlined the pressing need for more school room and the of making some provisions fof the accommodation of children waiting for admit tance. He advised that wings be built to the schools already erected, providing there was room, The superintendent reported 8,100 pupils attending school daily. Mr.

Hanson, of the Seventh ward, seemed lo be in the same frame of mind as Mr. Bergen, for he immediately offered a resolu tion that the Property Committee be instruction to secure an architect to draw plans and specifications, nivini: the nroable cost or four additional rooms to tbe Starr school building, at Kightli and Piue streets. Tbe resolution was adopted. Mr. 11,1119, the member Irom tbe Sixth ward, spoke in favor of doing something towards reiievinir the overcrowded districts timl providing more school room.

He concluded his remarks by announcing that last night would be his last meeting as he bad resigned. The retiring member paid a high tribute to his associates in the Commission, both members and olllcers. Tbe Teachers' Committee reported that they had received the resignation of Miss Lizzie Spinning, third assistant in the E. A. Stevens school and recommended the trans-, fer of Miss Florence Brain from the Fetters school to that position.

Promotions were made in regular order in the Fetters school and Miss Nellie G.Baldwin was made a lecular teacher. Emma Thomas was appointed auxiliary of the Fourth district. A new room, to be known as tho Fourth division, was reported opened in the mi. vernon school and Ansa una u. Bhep-pard appointed as the teacher.

secretary ltrown announced the following as a list of the enumerators who had been sent to him by the members, in accordance with a resolution adopted at a previous meeting, and by him forwaided to the State school superintendent at Trenton: William Orcutt, First ward; Charles H. Walker, Second ward; J. Milton Powell, Third ward; W. Harry Goebel, Fourth ward; L. II.

Slehr, Fifth ward; Isaac V. Robinson, Sixth ward; William E. Robin son, Hevtnth ward; William Woliman. Eiiihth ward: Robert R. Potter.

Ninth ward. After passing a resolution offered by Mr. Hanson, instructing the enumerators to re-port to the commissioner the uumber of colored school children found, tbe Com mission adjourned. AI'NTIN LO.HKN AN EYE. A Terrible Accident llcfall the Mill- vlile Assembly man.

Millville, N. April A terrible acoi- dent befell Assembly mail Thomas F. Austin while he was at work in Whitall, Taliirn glass works yesterday afternoon, Mr. Austin ia a stopper grinder by trade end he was busy at one of the grind ing machines, which make 3,200 revolutions a minute. Suddenly the neck of the bottle he held burst and a pice of it struck his right eye, cutting a terrible gash through the lid and destroying the optic.

Mr: Austin was taken up to tbe Wills Eye Hospital, in Philadelphia, and a dispatch last night slated that Dr. Norris had removed the eye. Don't forget the gymnastic exhibition by the Camden Turn Verm at the Temple heat re, Monday evening, May 0. 8 EMPLOYMENT WANTED. AdvertlNeuient under this head will InNerted in the TKLKttKAMt free of charge, man 22 years of ftgn lelrea position of any kind, "it Z73 uKlm ave.

30 OY wants to learn barberlng. Addrcms 30 It. 8., Wood street. HELP WANTED. ANTED flood while girl for (renoral housework.

Apply Kafgun ave. 1 WANTED Konidont HgenU (either sex) in Camden: anxious t-i make money, spare hours. Write Kuergetic, P. O. Camden.

30 WANTEO-. WANTED to buy Dry icoods and Shoe Btocka, city or country, for cash. P. Auerbach. 30(1 Kalgbn Camden N.

J. ANTED-Painting to do by day or contract; at lowest margin. Jos. CbiovAre, 93U Lawrence street TO LOAN, MONEY TO LOAN in small or large amounts on well aecurad mortgages on Camden, suburban and country properties. Apply lo John T.

Woodhull, attorney at law, No. Market Btreet, Camden, N.J. I HAVE $6000 TO PLACE ON MORTGAGE. Will divide It. Harrison It.

voornees, 21)7 Market Street BOARDINd. 1TRONT room, large, well llgoien; gooa taDio; no other boardera. Telegram BUSINESS MEN OF GAMOEK AUCTIONEERS. JOHN K. BROOKEK, No.

4l7 Broadway CARPET CLEANING WORKS. J. I. CHALFANT, Office 4231 Federal HATTERS. F.

KETTKRKR, 520 Federal street' LACNI'RIEN. PACIFIC, BRADLEY 90 Penn St. I UNDERTAKERS HOWARD R. MAiUS, 505 Berkley St, Income of City Clerk Varney Provokes Great Interest. WERE HOT MADE TO PAY TWICE Tbe Investigation Into municipal Affairs Dratrs Along; Lawyer Rex Object to any Inquiry Into tbe Private Bnttlnens of an Offlcial.

Tbe investigation into the affairs of the city waB resumed in the Conncil Chamber at the City Hall this morning, with Daniel Kelly, a saloonkeeper, on the stand. All interest in the investigation seems to have been lost, for there was but little manifested at this morning's session. The throng of spectators could have been counted on one's ringers. Kelly was examined as to the cost of his application for a liquor license since his opening the saloon business. After a portion of the testimony of the witness had been taken Lawyer Rex, counsel for City Clerk Varney, arose and said "At this stage of the proceedings I would like to have entered on the minutes this objection: 'Wejobjectto the course of the petitioners and the rulings of the Commissioners in allowing certain evidence to be placed npon tbe The province of this Commission is clearly laid down by tbe statutes.

This is not a 'Lexow committee, but is appointed by tbe court and the limit of its proceedings is named by tbe statute. I want to say to the commission that whilst we had no objection to the testimony as to the receipt by Mr. Varney of any city money, it has no right to inquire into his private receipts. That is not the city's money and by no frocess could it go with the city treasury, have not objected because we did not, want to appear as being against the investigation. Nothing can be inquired into ex.

cept the unlawful expenditure of money that is the city's money. It is absolutely irrelevant under the statutes." Commissioner Beldon then asked from what fund the clerk hire is paid. Lawyer i Rex answered: "From the city treasury." City Clerk Varney was then placed on tbe stand and asked by Lawyer Bleakly, counsel for the petitioners: "You said at tbe last sitting of this Commission that your income from the city ranged from $4,000 to $4,800. Did you mean by that that it did not exceed Lawyer Rex objected to tbe question, claiming that Clerk Varney's income could not be termed extortion. "Those from whom the money is said to have been extorted are the ones to inquire from." Pancoast claimed that everything touching on Clerk Varney's office was public affairs and can be inquired into.

The question was allowed by the Commission and witness answered: "The amount has never reached $4,800." Witness was then re examined as to the details of his official duties. Saloonkeeper Kelly, when recalled, said he had kept a place at Ferry aVenne and Van Buren street for the past fourteen years. "Did you get a license every year?" asked Lawyer Bleakly. "Yes" "To whom did you apply on each occasion?" "To the City Clerk every year but one The application in 1892 was sent me by the County Board." "How much did you pay at the clerk office?" "Five dollars for the application and one dollar for the approval of the bond." "What reasons were given for these charges None." 'What explanation?" "Not "Did you make application this year?" "Yes." "How much did you pay?" "8ix dollars altogether." "Were you ever refused by the city?" "No." "Did you have your signers all right last year?" "No, I had to make a new application." "To whom did you apply the second time?" "The City Clerk." "Did you pay the clerk for that?" "No." Commissioner Beldon asked what the witness paid on the issuance of the license and he said $3. How long have yon been doing that?" again asked the Commissioner.

"Since 1891." "What did yon pay before that "Fiv dollars." Lawyer Rex said that at tbe last session Mr- (Bleakly asked for time to allow experts to go over Mr. Varney's books and he asked that official: "Did the experts examine your books?" "Yes." "Did Mr. Bleakly and the experts pass judgment on your books?" "I obiect." said Mr. Bleaklv. and then a tilt followed between counsel.

Mr. Bleak ly finally explained: "I'm not through examining the books yet." Charies F. Hoell, a saloonkeeper, of Second and Federal streets, was next called. He said he bad had a license from the city since 1891. "You had trouble in getting one of your licenses did you not "Well, I don't know." ''You had to get new signers "Yes." "Did you pay a second $5 fee to the City Clem?" "No." 1 Richard F.

Schmidt, of Second and Fed eral streets, said be has had a license since January, 1894. He applied last year and sent $5 to the city clerk. "Who told you you had to pay "I never knew of a saloonkeeper who didn't have to pay mat amount." "All the money you paid Mr. Varney was for services rendered, was it not? asked Lawyer Rex. "Yes." "You benefitted by those services?" 'Ys." F.

Kohlenburg said he kept a saloon at Kiichn and Mt. Erjhraim avenues until two veara am. when he sold out. Tbe license of his predecessor was transferred to him and be paid l.oo lor tne iransier. "What other fee did you pay?" "None until I got my new license." "What did you pay then?" "Five dollarn." ''How manv times have vou been con vlcted for selline on Sunday?" asked Lawyer Rex.

"I don't know." "How many times for selling without a license "Three or four times." Ausust Miller, of Fifth and Bridge ave nue, said he had received license from the city lor tne past twelve years. "How much did you pay for the applica lion 7" "Five dollars." "Why did you pay that?" INVESTOR PREPARES FOR A TEST An Italian Has Tolled Secretly for Months on a Perpetual Motion Contrivance and Proiuiae to Revolutionize Mechanics. Newark, April 30. The perpetual motion machine will be ready on May 20. If it isn't Michael Patrono will blow out his brains and go to join all the other queer persons who have tried to make real wheels go on and on forever.

Patrono lives here. He is to place his new invention on exhibition on May 20, when he expects it will be perfected, and then, if it will not run of its own volition, out goes Patrono's life. The Italians of Newark believe in Fatro. no, all the more perhaps, because he has staked his life on. his venture.

He has no money. He told several of his countrymen the secret which he values as he does his Showed them a small working model of the motor he wished to construct, and it per suaded them. They hired men lor Patro no and now be works from morning until evening, with five men and a boy, in his rooms, at No. 522 Market Btreet, calling, forging, and saying all' the time that "It will begin to turn on May, or else Patrono will cease to exist." The Italian colony is not a little exoited over Patrono's motor. As one of them said: "What can be more wonderful? There is no gas, no fire, no water, no electricity, no nothing.

It goes, and that is all you can say about it; and if it doesn't go, Patrono will. It is sure." "What makes it go?" was asked. "Patrono knows," he answered, "and maybe Patrono will tell." But Patrono wouldn't. Patrono is thirty-five years old, dark, of nervous temperament, and intensely interested in his work, which, he believes, will revolutionize tbe world as far as motive power is concerned. Even his friends know little about him.

He came to Newark about a year ago, saying that he had an idea tbat was worth a fortune. Twenty men in the Italian colony believed him and formed the Universal In-dustrial Company to pay the inventor and his assistants until the all moving perpetual motion machine should be completed. These Italians, chief among whom are the Biancbi Brothers, of No. 27 Market street, speak darkly of Patrono's secret. They will say no more than that Patrono will not have to kill himself, that tbe motor will be a success and that its underlying principle is a trick of balance which makes him independent of all artificial power.

To men of science who say there is nothing which will move which is not moved itself they answer simply that- Patrono knows. Patrono, they add, is anxious to di, and therefore would not play his life against success unless be knew the motor would be a' success. The ltianchis are among the few who saw the trial of the small working model which the inventor exhibited a month ago, and since then they and their associates have given him more than $1,500. They do not profess to know Patrono's secret, but they have faith in him, and say tbat the working model moved without the application of any visible agency. Patrono is a SKiueu mecnanic: rive years ago he invented a fixture for timing he explosion ot shells ana gauging me flight of projectiles.

This, he says, the Italian government, auoptea wnnout giving im. either price or credit, lherelore he came to America and Degan anew, tie had the perpetual motion idea, and feared to attempt the manufacture of a motor in Italy, lest the government might play him the same trick. So, he says, bo has set up is mysterious maiiufactoryjn this city. His workmen do not Know his secret. For mouths they have forged and cast and tempered under his direction, and tbey have come to believe that on Alay wheu they have done, he will have a machine which will move of itself.

Patrono does not claim that it will be forever. He savs that even iron must wear out and that his machine will need repair ing after a year work. Ul the principle. bowever. he is Bura, aim ne nas persuauea the Italian colony in Newark that after May 20 the world will discard steam and electricity and nepena ior motive lorce on the Patrono motor.

And it the wlieols do not go round, the Italians say, Michael Patrono will be dead his workshop. The Camden Turn Venn will give a grand exhibition at the Temple Theatre, Monday evening, May b. SOCIETY FOLKS IN OPERA. The Woodbury Paint and Powder Clnb to Produce "Princess The Woodbury Paint and Powder Club are making entensive preparations for their production of "Princess Bonnie," by kind ner mission of Mr. Willard Spenser, at Green's Opera House in that city on Tues day and Wednesday evenings of next week.

A press renearsai win oe given next mon-dav evening. Tbe cast ol characters includes a numDer of talented society people of Woodbnry and the production mis year promises to oe even more successiui man mat given last season. Carl Roycr is the musical director and the stage will be in charge of George Percy Brick, wanes it. reuaie is me business manager. 37,000 In Income Tax.

New Brunswick. April 30. Deputy Rev enue Collector Jacob JUolz, of Homerville, was in town again yesterday with his as sistant, Mr. Voorhees, of Hunterdon, i'be income tax returns are aDout all in for the Eleventh division of the Fifth district, which includes Hunterdon. Somerset and Middlesex counties.

Out of a total of about 600 forms sent oitt 500 either made aflldavi a or returns. Of this number 225 are tax-paying. The total of taxable incomes amounts to $1,350,000, which at 2 per cent. means a revenue ot Irom the three counties. The work is not all complete but the figures given are approximate The Largest Shad.

The largest shad ever caught in the Dels ware was in the year 1832. Old Johi Smith was gill netting just above Wind mill Island, and he took out of the water i fish weighing twelve pounds fourteen ounces, it was twenty-seven inches long and was bought by James Prosser and served up at the table of Nicholas Biddle, I V. ITntlCtrt Ul In. ltanlr 'I' t.u DreSIUCIIl Ul WJW UK price paid for it was $3. The Very Latest NoveltieB In spring millinery rosy be seen at Madame L.

Bartelt'i, No. 813 Broad way. is a is him. It is announced that Mrs. Oscar Wilde I has filed suit for a divorce.

VAN CLEEF WOULD HOT TESTIFY, Says he will Shortly Make a State ment About the Map Scandal. Special dispatch to The Telegram Trenton, April 30. Colonel Van Cleef, clerk of the State Board of Assessors, who furnished the maps for the annual reports, refused to testify before the Senate Investi gating Committee when another session was held this morning. Van Cleef said be would not go on the stand, but stated that he would shortly make a statement. The party who made the second order for maps testified that part of them were yet in his store in New York.

General Bird W. Spencer, one of the State Board of Assessors, is now being examined. It was shown that in certain proceedings against railroads that after they had paid the costs the same were again charged against the Stale and collected. Tbe investigation seems to be going up higher at every move. GOMEZ LANDS IN CUBA.

The InHureent Leader Escape the Viittlanee of tbe Span lull. Tampa, April 30. News has reached here that Maximo Gomez, his two eons, and several other Cubans have landed on tha south coast of Cuba between Guantana- mo and Cape Maysi. They came from In- agua Island and Port Antonio, Haiti, on the German steamer Nordstrand. The Conde de Venadito tried to head them off, but failed.

It is reported at Guantanamo that Flor Crombet is certainly dead, and that of Maceo's band only two or three have escaped death or capture. The insurgents Knew tne time ana piace of Maximo Gomez's landing, and Perequito Perez, at the head of tbe oou Cubans, met him Bhortly after disembarkation last Wednesday at Rio Sabana La Marva Point, thirty miles east of Guantanamo, on the south coast. The Coude de Venadito failed to intercept the party at sea, and 1,000 Spanish troops failed to head them off on tbe land. Gomez is now in the interior. IlAClNfj NEWMARKET.

Banquet II, the Favorite, Wins the Opening; Eveut. London, April 30. The Newmarket first spring meeting opened to day. Tbo Two Thousand Guineas Trial Plato of 200 sovereigns, for all ages, the winner to be sold by auction for 2,000 syvereigns, was won by Mr. M.

F. Dwyer's Banquet II. Lord Arlington's Legal Tender was second, and Esmond third. Seven horses ran. The bettine Was 6 to 4 against Ban quet II; 10 to 1 against Legal Tender, and 6 to 4 against Esmond.

MILLS TO BE CLOSER DOWN. A Great Lockout to Be Inauicurated My Manufacturer. Providence, R. April -30. Early this morning, sometime after the adjournment of the secret meeting of the Manufacturers' Club, held to take action on closing all the mills in Olneyville and Central Falls, one of the members was seen, and while he was unwilling to commit himself in regard to the time for closing the mills, he admitted tbat they were to be closed as Boon as the matter could be brought about.

A STREET FUSILLADE. A Colored Man Killed and a Police Olllcer Wounded In Chicago. Chicago, April 30. In attempting to arrest three colored men at Spring and State streets last night Officer Golden shot and killed one of them instantly, but not until be himself bad been twice wounded and Officer McDermott had narrowly escaped a mortal wound in the abdomen. Y.

M. C. A. Reception. The building will be handsomely decor ated and everything ready for a large at tendance at the reception uiis evening, it nromises to surpass anything in the social line yet attempted by the association.

The silver cun will be on exhibition in the chess room and members who wish to com pete for it aie asked to be presentand band in their names to night. There will be at tractions in every part of the building to entertain the invited guests. Stone Thrower Arrested, Six small boys, Carrolton 8mlth, George Cottrell. Kobert Miskeity, Manton Bonders, Edgar, leavitts and jonn weaver, last night amused themselves by pelting Eugene LiDDincott. an elderly man, with stones.

Parents oi me ooys euecieu a settlement with Recorder Braker and tbe boys settled with their parents later. Apron and Necktie Party. The Ladies Auxiliary to America Conn ctl, No. 133. Jr.

O. U. A. will give a necktie and apron party at tbe rooms of tbe council, Gilford's hall, on Wednesday evening. May 1.

All Camden Counoils and several others have been invited and a grand time ii axpected. I kV if fir the Metropoie..