Introduction
Hon. J. Leighton Westcott, Former Mayor of Camden
JOHN LEIGHTON WESTCOTT served as Mayor of Camden from 1892 to 1898. He is not to be confused with John W. Wescott, who served as a judge in Camden for many years, beginning in 1885.
John L. Westcott was born in Cumberland County NJ on June 10, 1850. His family moved to Camden when he was 14 years old. He learned the printer’s trade with his brother, and followed that line of work until becoming Mayor of Camden in the election of 1892, succeeding Jesse W. Pratt. Reelected in 1895, he served a second term, leaving office in 1898.
On January 28, 1897 Mayor John L. Westcott was one of several dignitaries who were in attendance at the opening of the Catholic Lyceum, attached to the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Broadway at Market Street. Other attendees included New Jersey Governor John W. Griggs, late Attorney-General Samuel H. Grey, Camden city solicitor J. Willard Morgan, Senator H. W. Johnson, Sheriff David Baird Sr., then-Assemblymen Louis Derousse and Scovel, Postmaster Harry B. Paul, ex-Judge Armstrong, Architect Henry S. Dagit, J. J. Burleigh, George A. Frey, and H. L. Bonsall. The Lyceum would evolve into Camden Catholic High School.
During the Westcott administration, Cooper Park at 2nd and Cooper Streets was purchased by the city. This park was renamed Johnson Park in later years.
John Westcott was married to Deborah Fortiner, a member of a prominent Camden family. The Westcott family made its home at 315 Pearl Street in Camden in the 1880s and 1890s. This home was razed to make way for the Delaware River Bridge in the 1920s. Deborah Westcott passed away in 1898, leaving him with three grown daughters, Mary, Helen and Melvina “Millie” Westcott. In his later years he lived at 221 North 3rd Street.
John Leighton Westcott died of appendicitis on January 12, 1906. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery (plot N127).
Biographical Review
Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Camden and Burlington Counties — 1897
Hon. John Leighton Westcott, Mayor of Camden, was born June 10, 1850, in Cedarville, Cumberland County, son of Joel and Mary (Leighton) Westcott. The Westcotts are an old Cumberland County family. Of English extraction, they came to New Jersey from Long Island. Joel Westcott, who was born in Cumberland County, and resided there during the greater part of his life, was in business in Philadelphia for a number of years. He also lived for some time in Cedarville and later in Camden, where he died at the age of seventy-seven. He was quite a successful man, took a lively interest in town affairs, and he was honored with election to several local offices. His wife, who was born in Philadelphia, passed away in her sixty-third year. Both were members of the Presbyterian church. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Ames, who was engaged in business in Philadelphia when a young man, and died at the age of forty-nine; Henry, a wheelwright in Media, Pa.; Robert, a graduate of Princeton College, and a clergyman of the Presbyterian church, settled at Clarinda, Ia., who recently died; George, who enlisted for service in the Civil War as a private in the Third New Jersey Regiment at the age of eighteen, was promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant, received in the neck a bullet that could not be found, and died of the effects in his thirtieth year; Mary, who died at the age of eighteen; Margaret and Anna, unmarried, who reside in California; and John L., the subject of this sketch, who is the youngest of the family.
John Leighton Westcott, having received his early education in the common schools, entered a printing-office in Philadelphia at the age of fifteen. He learned the printer’s trade with his brother, and subsequently followed it until he was elected Mayor of Camden. He came to Camden with his father when about fourteen years of age, and has since made his home here, winning general respect and popularity. A member of the Republican party, he has been active in local politics for a number of years. He represented the First Ward in the City Council for four years. He was first elected Mayor in 1892, and his administration throughout the ensuing term was such as to greatly increase his popularity. In 1895 he was re-elected after a hot contest. At that time the Republican party was divided, and the Democrats nominated a Republican candidate for the mayoralty in order to catch a part of the Republican vote.
However, Mr. Westcott’s personal record was such that he was endorsed not only by the members of his own party, but also by a number of Democrats; and his re-election was hailed with enthusiasm.
Mr. Westcott was married in 1873 to Deborah J., daughter of Samuel Fortiner, of Camden, a member of one of the old families of this city. He has now three daughters, namely: Helen A., a teacher in Camden; Mary Elma and Mellie A., still beneath the parental roof-tree.
Camden Post-Telegram
EX-MAYOR J. L. WESTCOTT DEAD AFTER VERY BRIEF ILLNESS
He Was Stricken With Appendicitis, and Surgeons Feared to Operate Because of a Heart Affection.
Former Mayor J. Leighton Westcott, of Camden, died at his home, 221 North Third street, of appendicitis, this morning.
The former Mayor has been unwell for many months, although he has been able to be about and was on the street on Monday, when he was compelled to go to bed owing to the severe pains in his back.
A physician was called in diagnosed the case as appendicitis. Owing to the weak condition of Mr. Westcott’s heart, the physicians were fearful that an operation would result fatally, and deferred using the knife.
The illness of the former Mayor was made known to the members of the First Baptist Church by the Rev. John W. Lyell at the revival services last night. Mayor Westcott is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frome, Misses Helen and Mellie Westcott.
John Leighton Westcott was born June 10, 1850, in Cedarville, Cumberland County. He was the youngest of eight children. He had five brothers, one of whom became a Presbyterian clergyman and another was a Second Lieutenant in the Third New Jersey Infantry in the Civil War, the latter receiving a bullet in the neck in battle, which caused his death some years later.
At fifteen years of age John Leighton Westcott entered a printing office in Philadelphia, became thoroughly proficient in the trade, and followed it until his election as Mayor of this city. He had taken up his residence in this city while working in Philadelphia and upon attaining his majority became active in politics as a Republican. He was elected to City Council as representative from the First ward and was re-elected, serving in that body for a period of four years. He was nominated and elected Mayor in 1892, succeeding Jesse Pratt. In 1895 he was renominated and re-elected, serving in all two full terms.
Mr. Westcott was a careful and conservative official, in manner quiet and even-tempered, and his administration was on the whole satisfactory to the public. After his retirement from the mayoralty he filled no public office, but on several occasions called upon to serve on the grand and petit juries and as a member of public committees. During his incumbency of the office the Mayor acted as committing magistrate at the City Hall and was allowed to retain fees as well as being paid a salary.
Mr. Westcott was a member of several secret societies, including the Freemasons. He is to be found this morning that Mrs. McCusker had informed police that Mr. McCusker had struck her, but that when the police arrived to arrest Mr. McCusker, both denied it. Mr. Westcott was a widower and leaves three daughters. His demise leaves but two ex-Mayors, C. B. Hatch and Joseph E. Nowrey.
News of a Day in the City of Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Former Mayor J. Leighton Westcott, who died Friday, was buried yesterday from his home, 221 North Third street, Camden, many officials and business men being in attendance. The services were in charge of Rev. John Lyell. The pall bearers were Mayor Charles H. Ellis, former Mayors C. B. Hatch and Joseph E. Newrey, Senator William J. Bradley, S. S. Iszard and William Shillingsburg. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Camden Republican Outlook.
The present outlook is that there will be perfect harmony throughout Camden in the Republican ranks, and the following candidates will be named: First ward, the present incumbent, J. Leyton Wescott; Second ward, Freeholder, Cooper B. Hatch will succeed John Campbell; James H. Lane will be renominated and re-elected in the Third; Maylon F. Ivins will be unopposed in the Fourth ward, Dr. John D. Leckner will have opposition in the Fifth ward, but he will be returned. Eugene B. Roberts will be renominated and re-elected in the Sixth ward, as will Joseph Starr and Charles H. Sharp in the Seventh and Ninth wards respectively. The present indications are that Excise Commissioner Fury will be the next Councilman from the Eighth ward.
Philadelphia Inquirer — May 1, 1891. Political figures including John A. Furey, James M. Lane, Dr. John W. Donges, Dr. John D. Leckner, Cooper B. Hatch, Howard Lee, John Leighton Westcott, George F. Hammond, Isaac Ferris Sr.
Mayor Westcott has begun proceedings against himself in order to get a decision as to his right to commit prisoners. Ex-Judge Armstrong yesterday certioraried to the Supreme Court the cases of Allie Calvo and Raymond Calvo, whom the Mayor committed for breaking and entering.
Charles Berry’s Funeral.
The funeral of Charles G. Berry, one of the bravest and most popular firemen in this city, took place at 2 o’clock this afternoon from his late residence at 226 Point street.
The firemen attended the funeral in a body, and the members of the First Ward Republican Club were represented in a large body, while Mayor Westcott, Councilman Robert Smith, George Barrett, and many other prominent men of this city viewed the body.
Rev. A. G. Lawson of the North Baptist Church preached the funeral sermon, after which the body was taken to Philadelphia where it was interred in Glenwood Cemetery. The body lay in a black cloth covered casket and was dressed in his fireman’s uniform with the cap lying on the breast.
A profusion of floral offerings lay around the coffin. Among these were a pillow with the words “Comrades of No. 4,” a fireman’s hat from No. 4 Company, cut flowers from Jesse Conley, a design of white roses from James Dunn and Joseph Love, two of his closest friends, a pillow from his family a handsome design from the Republican League and lilies from Councilman Smith.
The pall bearers were Chief Samuel Elfreth, of the Fire Department; Foreman Amadee Middleton, of No. 4; Engineer Frank Turner and Edward Hartman, Walter Browning, Robert Sheer, William Bogia and Charles Kay, all members of the Fire Department.
The Mayor Names.
Four Members of the Board of Public Instruction.
THREE WERE REAPPOINTED.
His Honor also Announces Another Batch of New Policemen and Asks for the Resignation of the Democratic Hold-overs.
Mayor Westcott this morning made the following appointments of members of the Board of Public Instruction: George D. Borton, D, First ward; Samuel Iszard, R, Second ward; Chas. H. Ellis, Jr., R, Sixth ward, and James Hanson, Jr., D, Seventh ward. Messrs. Borton, Iszard and Ellis are reappointments. Mr. Hanson succeeds Charles Hewston of the Seventh ward, whose term expires to-day. The new member is an oilcloth printer with a highly honorable record, his appointment giving great satisfaction all around.
The Mayor also announced the following new appointments on the police force: First ward—James Elberson, Chas. Wilbur, Samuel H. Sheer. Third ward—John Sinclair, E. D. Steen. Fifth ward—Albert Shaw, Charles Fitzsimmons. Sixth ward—Abraham Jackson. Seventh ward—Alfred Sayres, Edward Hyde. Eighth ward—Thomas Buchanan, Jacob A. Hicks.
No appointments were announced in the Second and Ninth wards.
Policeman Tommy Reed, of the Second ward, sent in his resignation last night. Peall, of the Second, and Thomas, of the Third, are expected to follow suit to-day.
The Mayor’s Appointments.
He Announced Several This Week.
COMMISSIONERS OF INSTRUCTION.
The Old Members Re-Instated With the Exception of the Member From the Seventh Ward—Police Appointments and Resignations.
The following appointments were made as Commissioners of Instruction: First Ward—George D. Borton, of the First Ward; Charles H. Ellis, Jr., of the Sixth ward, and John L. Westcott, of the Third ward.
Mayor Westcott has requested the resignation of all the members of the police force who served under the Police Commission, to take effect May 1. They are Policemen Peall, Horner, Painter, Mullane, Miller and Reed.
John Sailor a Policeman.
Mayor Westcott Names Him to Succeed Harry Miller in the Third.
Mayor Westcott this morning announced the appointment of John Sailor, of the Third ward, as a patrolman, to be located at the No. 2 Patrol House. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Harry Miller, also of the Third ward.
After searching for a week the police captured Coragues Diangro, who is charged with setting fire to a property from which he was ejected. Mayor Westcott committed him for trial yesterday.
Failing to pay fines amounting to $100 for selling liquor illegally, William Banks, a saloon-keeper, of Beach and Erie streets, was committed to the county jail yesterday by Mayor Westcott.
Camden
CAMDEN.
Police Officer Harry Curtis, of the First ward, enjoyed his week's outing in Atlantic City.
Esther Tingle, alias Mary Wilson, was held in bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday on a charge of stealing $18 from Miss Minnie Schoonmaker, of 304 Kaighn avenue, last July.
Theodore Jackson, charged with embezzling $15 from John Evans, and Michael Turner, accused of stealing a set of harness from William H. Jones, were committed to jail by Mayor Westcott yesterday.
Howard Johnson, driver of a coal wagon that ran over 3-year-old Hugh Birchall, was held by Mayor Westcott yesterday to await the result of the child’s injuries.
Charles Steel, of Kaighn and Mount Ephraim avenues, was held in bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday for trial on Friday, charged with selling liquor on Sunday and allowing gambling in his place.
Over in Camden.
The Democratic County Executive Committee organized yesterday by electing Gottlieb Mick, chairman; Newkirk Wentz, secretary, and Joseph Whittington, treasurer. In the contest between John S. Smith and John Dugan, as representative from the First ward, Smith was seated.
On the charge of stealing axes and saws from South Jersey Railroad cars, John Boyle was held in bail yesterday by Mayor Westcott.
Matthias Martin, of 1062 Line street, who was arrested Sunday night for cutting Philip Glassner, 715 Ringgold street, in the head, was committed to the county jail yesterday by Mayor Westcott in default of $500 bail.
Over in Camden.
Mayor Westcott has been endorsed for renomination by the Liberty Park Republican Club.
The body of Captain George Deitz, of 960 Mount Vernon street, who fell overboard from his scow and was drowned, was recovered in Cooper’s Creek yesterday.
Dennings Clark, who fractured his skull and had his eye punched out by a fall in front of a saloon at West and Clinton streets, has recovered sufficiently to leave the Cooper Hospital.
William H. Still, colored, who shot his wife four times at their home, near Snow Hill, several weeks ago, can get out of the Camden County Jail on $500 bail pending trial.
Charged with attempting to set fire to W. C. French’s ice house at the foot of Clinton street wharf, John Maguire was committed to the county jail yesterday by Mayor Westcott.
Bad Man Derrickson.
Arrested for Attempting to Kill Charles Burton.
“Sweeney” Derrickson was arrested last night on a charge of attempting to kill Charles Burton, colored. Burton says that Derrickson pulled out a pistol and shot at him three times without any cause whatever.
The shooting occurred on Baxter street in the colored quarter. Burton and Derrickson had been drinking beer. Burton had just returned from a corner saloon with a “growler” when Derrickson drew his gun and banged away at him three times. Burton ran and jumped over a fence, spraining his right ankle.
One of the witnesses of the shooting was Ida Parker, the colored woman who was accidentally shot in the thigh by Harry Oliver yesterday. Before the Mayor this morning Ida testified that Derrickson also pointed his pistol at her. She ran to Mrs. Griffin’s house screaming for help. Mrs. Griffin and her little boy were in the front room. Derrickson appeared at the window with the smoking pistol in his hand.
“Don’t shoot, Marwood,” exclaimed Mrs. Green; “If you do you’ll kill me and my child.”
Meanwhile Burton had limped around to the patrol house on Chestnut street and told Sergeant Harvey what had happened. Sergeant Harvey accompanied Burton back to Baxter street and arrested Derrickson. Derrickson drew a table fork on Harvey, but the latter quickly disarmed the desperate man and put handcuffs on him. The Mayor held Derrickson in $500 bail for court.
Pastor Sawn Takes Action.
Causes the Arrest of Davis Durand On a Serious Charge.
Davis Durand, of Seventh and Walnut streets, was arraigned before Mayor Westcott this morning on a charge of keeping a disorderly house and was held for court in the sum of $300.
The complaint against Durand was made by Rev. J. E. Sawn, pastor of the Eighth Street M. E. church, who said the place was frequently the scene of drunkenness. He testified to seeing drunken boys in front of the place a week from last night, and said he was told that a fight had started inside, which continued until after midnight. While this fight was in progress on the street he came near being struck with a stone. Rev. Mr. Sawn also accused Durand of keeping his pool table going on Sunday. Mr. Sawn was corroborated in his several statements by Charles Farr.
South Camden Siftings.
The Camden Horse Railroad Company has taken the summer cars from off the Broadway line and this morning began running on ten minute time.
R. H. Comey this morning took out a permit for the construction of a frame building one story high, 37x50 feet, as an addition to the dye works on Jefferson street.
On a charge of congregating about the corner at Eighth street and Kaighn avenue, William Cook and Charles Martin were given five days by Mayor Westcott this morning.
Armory Bright With Booths.
The Food Exposition Will Open In a Blaze of Glory.
The village of booths at the Armory presents a beautiful appearance. The Floral Exchange, of Philadelphia, are making the interior of the big drill room beautiful. Colonel Cooper declares that it has never presented such a beautiful sight as at present.
His Honor, J. L. Westcott, will formally open the exposition to-night at 8.30 o’clock, although the doors will be opened at 7. Chairman Carson, of the Retail Grocers’ Association, will respond and Manager Buckley will speak on behalf of the exhibitors.
Only a Boys’ Trick.
Walter Jervis was caught by Special Officer Harry Miller while in the act of crawling through the fence of the skating park, last night. He was arrested but Mayor Westcott released him this morning.
Camden Political Notes.
Councilman Charles H. Ellis, Jr., were among the speakers at the opening of the new quarters of the Hebrew Republican Club last night at Rogers’ Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets.
War Veterans’ Association, No. 1, last night adopted resolutions indorsing the Republican candidates and proposing Under Sheriff H. L. Hartsnorn as a candidate for Sheriff next fall. George E. Martin presided. Addresses were made by City Treasurer Felton, Mayor Westcott, Councilmen Potter and Hillman, Recorder Braker and Candidates R. R. Miller, E. E. Reed, Jr., Arthur Bedell and A. F. Shultz. A collation was served.
Saloonkeepers Thomas J. Farnan, of Ninth and Lawrence streets, and J. A. Vansciver, of 517 Arch street, pleaded guilty before Mayor Westcott, yesterday, of selling liquor on Sunday and were fined $50 and costs each.
William Gladding, who was held in bail last week charged with stealing a revolver, was required to furnish $500 additional bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday on the charge of carting away a ton of coal from an empty house, at Fourth and Federal streets.
End of the Turn Fest.
German Athletes Paraded and Some of the Prizes Were Awarded.
The three days’ session of the seventeenth turnfest of the Philadelphia District Turn Verein came to a close last evening in Camden. The various societies formed in line at 10 o’clock in front of Turner Hall and marched over the principal streets. A platoon of police under command of Lieutenant Foster headed the line. Mayor Westcott and invited guests in carriages followed.
The contests at Stockton Park included individual bar exercises, horse work, rope climbing, jumping, running, putting the shot, pole vaulting, dumb bells, bicycle races and wrestling. Emil Lingerman and H. Doerschner, of the Camden Turn Verein, secured the first and second prizes respectively for wrestling. Emil Doerschner, of the same society, was awarded first prize for field sports. J. Scharf, of the Camden Turn Verein, won the mile bicycle race in 3:10 3-5.
Damsels in a Scrap.
Clara Green, Minnie Depew and Rachel Gibbs, colored, together with Edw. Jackson, also colored, engaged in a free fight on Baxter street last night and spent the rest of the night in the city lockup. This morning they were given a hearing by the Mayor and sentenced to ten days each.
Charles Monroe and Alfred Robinson, colored, were committed to the county jail yesterday by Mayor Westcott, charged with stealing two hats from the store of William J. Ross, of 401 Kaighn avenue. Samuel Albert identified them as the men he had bought the hats from for 35 cents.
Charles Butler was given a hearing yesterday by Mayor Westcott, on the charge of shooting Louis Tinson in the leg, and was held to await the result of Tinson’s injuries. All the witnesses testified that the shooting was apparently accidental.
Plumber William Mount, of 1123 Carpenter street, was fined $50 and costs by Mayor Westcott yesterday, charged with violating the plumbing code.
Charged with the larceny of lead pipe from an empty house, at 238 Burns street, John Ferick was held in bail yesterday by Mayor Westcott.
Charged with robbing the till of Saloon Keeper Jonathan J. Cox, of Fourth and Mechanic streets, of $1.38, Charles McCann was committed to the county jail by Mayor Westcott.
Licenses Transferred.
The following transfers were granted: Caroline Hoelzle, of Front and Vine streets, to John S. Smith; William C. Miller, from 524 Liberty street, to 374 Vanhook street; Moses Hughes, 1157 Federal street, to Peter Petrick.
Commissioner Cooper called the attention of the board to the fact that Xavier Schnurr, of Third and Spruce streets, had been before Mayor Westcott, charged with selling liquor to minors and that sentence was suspended. About ten days later Schnurr, he said, was fined by the Mayor for disorderly conduct.
Over in Camden.
Mrs. Mina Geist, whose place at Second and Arch streets, was raided Saturday night, pleaded guilty before Mayor Westcott yesterday of selling liquor without a license and paid a fine of $50 and costs.
Censured the Mayor.
Political Club Angered by Interference With Sparring.
The members of the First Ward Republican Club of Camden do not feel as kindly toward Mayor Westcott as they did before he sent Lieutenant Pettit and a squad of policemen to stop a boxing bout at their club rooms on Monday evening. The boxing was to be part of their Washington’s Birthday celebration. The Mayor heard it was to be a battle for blood and he squelched it. The club members expressed their indignation by passing resolutions censuring the Mayor.
The Mayor lives in the First ward. The members of the club say he has weakened himself politically by interfering with their entertainment. On the other hand, the Mayor says he acted in accordance with public sentiment, which is opposed to prize fights or sparring matches.
Mayor Westcott yesterday sentenced James Walker, a beggar with a bogus broken arm, to twenty days’ imprisonment.
James Foster was held in bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday charged with striking James Taylor, colored, in the face with a beer glass.
John Bamford admitted to Mayor Westcott yesterday that he had stolen an $8 pair of spectacles from Mrs. Annie Evans. He was committed in default of bail.
Margaret McDonnell, a junk dealer, of Second and Stevens streets, was held in $800 bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday charged with receiving stolen goods. A warrant has also been issued for her husband. The stolen goods consisted of lead and linotype metal found in possession of a Philadelphia junk dealer who claimed to have purchased them from the McDonnells. Some of the stolen goods were identified yesterday by the owners.
Thomas Williams was held in bail by Mayor Westcott yesterday charged with assault and battery on Lydia Lecount.
The Camden bicycle ordinance has been certioraried to the Supreme Court to test its legality. Lawyer Rex yesterday served the writ on Mayor Westcott. George B. Fithian, who was fined by the Mayor for driving on a bicycle path, is contesting the ordinance.
Taylor Shot to Kill Him.
Sumner Derrickson Dangerously Wounded During a Row.
THEY FOUGHT OVER A WOMAN.
The Participants All Had Their Guns and Knives Ready to Murder.
Robert, alias Charles Taylor, colored, made a desperate attempt last night to murder Sumner Derrickson. Taylor is locked up at the City Hall and Derrickson is at the Cooper Hospital with a bullet wound in his abdomen.
Taylor was given a hearing this morning by Mayor Westcott. Collector Andrew Frazee had been notified of the attempted murder and recognized Taylor as the man wanted. He instructed Gateman William Barnard to hold the boat while he sent word to the police. Policemen Al. Myers and George Cable had arrived and Policeman Fitzsimmons arrived a second later.
Derrickson, brother of Sumner, was formerly of the firm of Reed & Derrickson who several years ago ran the notorious negro resort known as Olive Park where John Hill, a colored youth, shot Joseph Dodson, also colored. Hill afterwards was hanged for his crime and the police broke up the den where the tragedy occurred.
Camden Post — November 10, 1897. Francis D. Weaver, John L. Westcott, Dr. William S. Jones, Dr. A. Haines Lippincott.
Over in Camden.
Mayor Westcott yesterday held Cornelius Schlater, of Pavonia, in bail, charged with robbing huckster’s wagons at the Vine street ferry.
Andrew Gabala, of 326 Atlantic avenue, was held in bail yesterday by Mayor Westcott, charged with assault and battery on his sister-in-law, Josephine Smith.
A Colored Joint on Kaighn Avenue Raided by the Police.
A good part of the colored population of South Camden crowded into the Mayor’s Court this morning to hear the case of Rosie Woolford, colored, whose house was raided Saturday night as being disorderly. The house is No. 624 Kaighn avenue and is one of a number known as “New York Flats.” Scores of complaints have been made against the resort, by neighbors, and on Saturday a warrant was issued by the Mayor. Accordingly, shortly after midnight, Policemen Brouthers, Sayres, Sage and Butts swooped down upon the house, and captured Rosie, the proprietress, Mame Fortie, Bertha Bastian, Susie Quinn, all colored, and Charles Brunner, a white man, and sent them to the Hall.
This morning when arraigned before the Mayor, Rosie pleaded not guilty. The testimony of the police against the woman was very strong, however. Officer Sage said that one night, he was called in the house on five different occasions, to quell disturbances. He further stated that if an intoxicated man was caught by the inmates they would lure him into the house, rob him and then kick him out. Rosie’s bail was fixed at $800 and the others were held as witnesses.
Over in Camden.
James C. Ware, Jr., of the Eighth ward, was yesterday appointed by Mayor Westcott as a policeman to succeed Samuel Cox, resigned. Ware will go on duty today.
The annual cake cutting of the J. H. Trainer New Year’s Association was held last evening in Berkley Hall. There was dancing and a cake walk.
The Fourth Annual Ball of the St. Francis Beneficial Society was held in Turner Hall last evening and was the most successful one ever given by that organization.
Mayoralty Talk Over in Camden.
Election Not Far Off, But Leaders Cannot Agree on a Candidate.
Mayor Westcott, who has had two terms, will not be a candidate for renomination. Isaac Doughten, the leader of the First, is being urged by his friends to stand as a candidate.
As the election is not far distant the Republican leaders cannot agree upon a suitable candidate. Ex-Postmaster Henry B. Wilson, a coal dealer of Kaighn’s avenue, is the up-town candidate. City Counsel J. Willard Morgan is said to favor his candidacy. Harry Wolfe, Director of the Board of Freeholders, is looming up as a down-town candidate. He is backed by City Assessor Chris J. Mines.
Either Cooper B. Hatch or Lewis H. Mohrman may head the Committee of One Hundred ticket. Hatch is recalled for defeating Mayor Westcott three years ago.
Obsequies of Henry B. Wilson.
The funeral of former Postmaster Henry B. Wilson, of 345 Mt. Vernon street, Camden, was attended yesterday by a large number of prominent business men of that city. Services were held in St. John’s P. E. Church and were conducted by the rector, Rev. G. R. Underhill. The pallbearers were Arthur W. Williams, Samuel T. Bailey, Attorney-General Samuel H. Grey, Herbert C. Felton, Elias Davis, Ex-Mayor J. Leighton Westcott, Dr. H. H. Davis and Frank L. Vinton. Interment was made at Evergreen Cemetery.
Camden Court Jurors Drawn
CAMDEN COURT JURORS DRAWN
Sheriff Sell, in Judge Voorhees' Presence, Selects Men Who Will Report Next Week
A panel of 120 jurors was drawn yesterday by Judge Voorhees, in Camden, who sat for Armstrong, who is on his vacation. The jurors drawn are principally business men and men of more than average intelligence. The panel is as follows:
John H. Rockhill, Clark J. Hurff, David E. Barry, Spencer Cummons, Frank Welsh, Susan Oliver D. Worrell, John Campbell, George F. Casselman, William F. Seeb, James T. Saunders, Harry Sutphin, Joseph C. Moore, William Black, Harvey Moore, Mathias G. Siler, Benjamin Hair, William H. Dole, Sr., Marion H. Stow, William Stone, John J. Brady, Samuel C. String, Francis Grau, William Saxton Dole, Oscar E. Welsh, Charles R. Deacon, Edward Glass, Richard Kronenberger, Mahlon Harden, Charles H. Peters, Armor Shannon, Robert A. Bassett Jr., John Rutland, Christopher Wensch, John Logan, Benjamin Pratt, Edmund Carmany, Edward C. Johnston, Joseph C. Carpenter, John Hor, William A. Garrigues, Horace E. Powell, George William, Vincent J. Williams, Powell, George W. Burroughs, John H. Irvin, Nathaniel J. Goff, Alexander Wilson, George B. Pitman, William White, Jacob Reichel, Robert W. Harper, Isaiah Amos, Alfred E. Colgan, William H. Lewis, William West, George W. Magill, Henry E. Souder, Benjamin Colhues, John Thomas, Jr., Charles Chrispin, Philip Knauf, John Dunkleman, Arthur H. Farver, Frederick M. Chamberlain, Emil Mutschler, Wesley Mitchell, John R. Campbell, Edward O'Connor, Theodore Westcott, William Lee, Silas Letchford, John E. Hogan, Harry Hover, James W. Fogg, Harry Winters, Jr., Henry R. L. Harrop, Theodore Belding, Henry C. McKee, Samuel Barnett, John McEvoy, Howarth Law, William Scan, Cooper Wiltsey, Joseph R. Ashbridge, Alexander Bill, Spencer Watmore, James W. Johnson, William Houck, Robert J. Houckel, C. Cooper, Lemon Dunlap, Silas H. Brice H. Velousse, William R. Rogers, James A. Taylor, William Mercer, Lemuel H. Pike, Charles W. Brown, James M. Higbee, William M. Churchman Meeteer, Thomas H. Jones, George Moore, George H. Ottinger, William C. Kaighn, John E. Wolfe, William Cleary, Charles S. Stafford, George Thomas, Charles O. Perry, Lewis Grossrup, Dorchester Webb, William P. Rusling, Herbert J. Clyde, John F. Surder, Henry M. Burrough, John H. Supplee, Samuel Roberts, Reuben L. Poulon, Jr., Joseph B. Eraut and William M. Haney.
The jurors will report the third Tuesday in September.
First Ward Club Had a Jolly Time.
Annual Election and Feast of Fun Held Last Night.
PATTERSON ELECTED PRESIDENT
Hospitality was rampant at the First Ward Young Republican Club last night. Among those present were Senator William J. Bradley, ex-Mayor J. Leighton Westcott, Fire Chief Samuel S. Elfreth, President of City Council Samuel P. Jones, Councilman Joseph Potter, County Clerk Frank F. Patterson, Jr., Dr. John F. Leavitt, ex-County Physician William Iszard, Freeholder George Pechin, Fireman Joseph Logue, Tony Mecca, president of the popular Italian Republican Club, and many others.
The officers elected were: President, County Clerk Frank F. Patterson, Jr.; Vice President, Freeholder George P. Pechin; Treasurer, Thomas Walton.