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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
WILL DIE BY ELECTRICITY.
The First Death Sentence Under New
York's New Law.

The First Death Sentence Under New
York's New Law.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May IA, 1sS9.-William
Kemmter, for the brutal murder of his
paramour, Mrs. Tillie Ziegler, on March
20, last, was this morning sentenced to
die by electricity This was the first
sentence under the new law since its en-
actment, and that fact drew a large crowd
of curious people and members of the bar
to Judge Childs' court this morning.
kemmler was brought in and asked
what he had to say. He looked fixedly at
the Judge, with troubled, anxious look
upon his face, and replied quietly:-''Noth-
ing" The Judge then proceeded to pass
sentence. He said the trial had been fair
and impartial; that the evidence showed
that Kemmler deliberately planned and
executed the murder, and the verdict
was satisfactory and entirely just.
The form of the sentence was as
follows;-" The sentence is for the crime
of murder, of which you stand convicted,
that within the week commencing Mon
day, June a. 1889, within the walls of
Auburn State Prison, or within the yard
or enclosure thereof, you suffer the death
punishment by being executed by cleo
tricity, and that you be removed to and
kept in confinement in Auburn State
Prison until that time. May God have
mercy on your soul
Kemmler exhibited but little emotion
and walked steadily out of the Court
room with the officers on his way back to
iail:
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS IN COUNCIL.


The1r OrSanizatIou.
DENVER, Col, May ii, 1SS9.-The an
nual convention of the Order of Raildroad
Conductors opened here today. the dele
gates representing all the leading rail-
roads in the country. The annual report
was presented by w. p. Daniels, grand
secretary. In it he said:-"The num-
Der of divisions January l was
70, organized during the year
IL; closed. 5; total in operation, 237. Not
withstanding that the order has been dis
banded west of the Missouri River that
1T does not meet the requirements of or
gan1zed labor that representatives of
sixty divisions have contented themselves
with an organization that has as its excuse
for existence that it is wanted by the enc
mics of the order, to use as
an instrument of revenge, and as
catspaw later, the record shows one
steady, prosperous gain. The number of
members, Jan. l, 1888, was but little over
1900; while on Jan. /, 1889, it had reached
14,000. The insurance department shows
a slight decrease The total income
for the year is S164, ,7s2. .55, while the dis
bursements were S162, ,723 70, the number
of policies in force at the beginning
OF the year was 4,668. The
number added was 323 withdrawn
AS, making a decrease of 92, and leaving
at the end of the year 1876 representing
$l1, $780, 600 insurance. Sixty-two policies,
ing the year" An effort is making to in
duce the convention to locate the pro-
posed general offices of the order in this
city. The amount to be expended in the
construction of the building is half mil
lion of dollars
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
@NO FRIENDS. NO RELA1IONS.7
That Was Moritz Meyers Last Word to
the World.

The dead body of a respectable looking,
elderly German, with blood trickling from
two bullet wounds in his head, was found
just before three o'clock yesterday
afternoon, lying in Currie's Woods, near
the bank of the Morris canal, and between
the termination of Avenue A, Bayonne.
and Bergen avenue, Greenville. Beside
the body lay revolver, with
which the dead man had COM
mitted suicide. The deed was ac-
tually committed within the limits of
Bayonne, but before the police of that
city were notified of the affair those of
the Fifth precinct, at Greenville, learned
of the matter and caused the removal of
the body to Speer's Morgue, this city.
= The dead man was about fifty years old.
He had gray hair and gray moustache.
His clothing consisted of a white shirt,
containing a gold stud, blue coat,
waistcoat and trousers, q soft black
hat and pair of congress gai-
ters. The only article about the
clothing tending toward his Identification
was a card upon which he had written
sMoritz Meyer. No friends; no relatives.
Born in Hessen, Germany"
The body is still at the morgue, no one
having called to claim it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
rhe Charleston at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May IA, 1ss9.-The war
ship Charleston arrived here last night
from Santa Barbara, the builders deciding
to return with the cruiser to redress the
slides of the starboard high pressure en-
gine before giving her a second trial.
Soon after leaving Santa Barbara Sunday
morning the ship was driven at speed of
seventeen and three-tenths knots, with
natural draft and making easy
steam. This was development
of 4, 78O horse power. When off Port Con-
ception the thrust bearing of the port en-
gine warmed up, and the ship was stopped
to examine it. AS soon as the thrust cap
had been taken off, cleaned and replaced,
the cruiser went ahead again, running at
an average of twelve knots to seyenty-two
revolutions OF the propellors until reach
ing here last night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
The Old Police Board Finds Its Offices
Under Guard.

Ine Old Police Board f1ndS It's Oshces
Under Guard.
When Justice Stilsing finished his work
this morning and left the First District
Court room, which is also the meeting
room of the Police Board, Inspector Smith
quietly took possession of the room and
locked both the door leading to the street
and the one at the entrance from the
offices below.
strolled into the Inspectors office and
together with that official passed up
stairs. BY and bye two other officers
casually dropped into the Inspectors
office, and they, too, went up stairs. This
proceeding was repeated frequently dur
ing the day until it attracted attention,
when it was discovered that force of
men was quietly being posted in the
meeting room for the purpose of holding
it against all intruders.
About one o'clock the old Boards Cor
poration Counsel, William Brinkerhoff,
came to headquarters and vainly tried to
enter the meeting room. He then went
away, with the remark that his Office was
good enough for his Board to meet in.
President Davis and Commissioners
O'Donnell, Nugent and Smith entered the
building shortly after Mr.. Brinkerhof
left, and went into the general offices
without molestation, but they could not
get lnUO Un6 meeting TOOul,
They sat there by themselves for about
an hour engaged in earnest but low con-
versation. While they were thus engaged
Colonel Robinson came over to Mr.. Davis
and told him that he had taken the adj
vice of counsel, and had concluded that
he could not act with the old Board any
longer.
Mr.. Davis replied "all right" and the
Colonel got up feeling much relieved.
Commissioner O'DonneIl went into the
Chiefs room, and said, 81 understand,
Chief, that the door upstairs is locked and
we want to meet there"
81 am sorry, Mr.. O'Donnell," replied
the Chief 'but l have received orders
from the Board not to let you meet there
and must enforce them"
''What Board?" asked Mr.. O'Donnell
"The Board appointed by the Mayor"
the Chief replied
"Then you recognize that Board, do
your"
Eyes, sir.''
"Well, that's all / want to know then" ,"
said Mr.. O'Donnell, as he moved away
He reported the result of his mission to
his colleagues and they, in company with
their Corporation Counsel Seymour, filed
up stairs. They tried both doors to the
meeting room, but were unable to gain
admission. Then they tried the reporters
room with like result. They returned
down stairs and after holding another
consultation left the building
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
RUINS FILLED WITH DEAD.
A Building Collapses Under a Storm and
Buries a Score of Workmen.


Buries Score of Workmen.
TACOMA, w. t., May IA, 1SS9.-Fifteen
or twenty men were at work last evening
in a new building being erected for a
hotel by Walter Bates Suddenly a tre-
mendous storm came up from the south
west and the building collapsed, burying
the workmen in the ruins.
The first body taken out was that of
Walter Bates, who was dead.
This was followed by the rescue of two
live workmen, and then workman was
found dead. w. H. Smell, who was a
week ago elected City Attorney, and who
was son-in-law of Bates, was soon after
taken out so seriously injured that it is
feared he cannot recover. Then at inter-
walls of fifteen or twenty minutes three
other dead bodies were recovered. The
work of removing the debris is still going
on and occasionally the men hear stified
means proceeding from underneath.
Besides the workmen who were injured,
the Rev. w. A. Mackey, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, who stopped to seek
shelter from the rain, was severely in
iured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Peter Meconville's Suit for Damages.

The trial of Peter f. McConville's suit
for damages for injuries received while
crossing the Erie Railway was begun be-
fore Judge Knapp yesterday in the Cir
cult Court. 1t was claimed by counsel
for the plaintiff that when McConville
started to cross. the tracks at Prospect
street the flagman beekoned to him to go
ahead. A train of cars was standing on
the eastbound track, which prevented
a train coming rapidly on the westbound
track. The plaintiff was struck by the
locomotive and received permanent inju-
ries. He was confined in an hospital FOX
two months, from the effects Of the acci'
dent, and at his home for several weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
A Great Sale of Realty.

Emmons G. Cronin, No. SO Montgomery
street, have arranged to hold at two
o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, May 20,
in the Weldon Building salesroom, one of
the largest auction sales of realty ever
held in this city. The sale will include
over fifty pieces of valuable improved and
unimproved property located in all sec
tions of Jersey City: All the necessary
surveys and maps for each parcel have
been made, and as all the titles have been
searched and are guaranteed, a policy will
be given to each purchaser. Particulars
of the sale may be had upon application
at the office of the firm.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Arrangements and Sentences.

In the Court of Sessions this morning
Philomina Peterson was arraigned ON a
charge of assault and battery. She
pleaded not guilty; Charles Faulkner.
same charge, pleaded not guilty; George
Griffith, same charge, made the same plea;
Henry Stenken, assault and battery, not
guilty; Josephine Mccormick and Maggie
keenan, larceny mot guilty; Henry Ranford,
entering and larceny, not guilty; G. w.
Fitch, assault and battery, guilty; Will
lam Regan, for the same offence, guilty;
Thomas Campbell, larceny, not guilty.
James Anglemen, who pleaded guilty to
the Penitentiary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
ions of dollars have passed to his hands.

lions of dollars have passed to his hands
Yes"
.Why, he is doing duty as City Assessor
still.n
''What, yetT asked.
"He was at work here yesterday" was
Mr.. Loves response.
When | stood outside the City Hall
half hour later, Mr.. O'Neill walked up.
when do you take possession ?" was
the question with which | greeted him.
Come, now," he replied, task me some
thing easy"
What are you today, anyhow-Col-
lector or Assessor?
81 have been doing work as Assessor up
to within an hour ago. | am City Asses
sor till become City Collector"
MR.. HoUGH IS ONLY CLERK.
Upstairs in the room which the City
Treasurer and the City Comptroller
jointly occupy an air of unusual quiet
prevailed. MIR. Hough looked cool in a
blazier coat. He was busy at the Comp
troiler's books He has been chief clerk
in the Comptroller's office for
many years and was serving Colonel
Samuel D. Dickinson when Mayor Cleye
land picked him out to succeed his boss as
Comptroller.
''Good morning, Mr.. Comptroller" this
to Mr.. Hough, when | saw him.
He looked doubtful.
i suppose you are OO1HpUrOlleT!''
"Im at work here. Colonel Dickinson
is out of town" was the response.
"Then you are in possession"
"You'H have to excuse me from talk
ing.n
And SO dismissed, went away.
NEW FIRE BOARD IN CONTROL.
No movement had been made at the
Board of Works at last accounts, but 1T is
admitted on all sides that Kern will make
things lively for the new men when they
prepare to storm his citadel.
Chief Farrier, of the Fire Department,
strolled along the street just before noon
with the comfortable assurance that "he's
all right, any how" He didn't know
which Board is in possession; for he
hadn't seen any member OF either
Board. The situation makes q
conflict impossible.
The old Fire Board was practically dis
solved by the appointment of three of the
Commissioners to take the places in the
new government, and the appointment of
q fourth as an engine driver under them.
The old officials held a consultation in
ex-Judge r. B. Seymour's office yester-
day afternoon with ex-Mayor Collins.
Their answer to the Mayors suit in the Su-
preme Court was discussed and prepared.
Advertisements tor situations or
aoorA aoiU be printed grdtuitoosly IN
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS and THE
SUNDAY Y MORNING NEWS datTi7ag
the dull summer months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
A sienal ofiicer Finds a Nuceet.

GLENDIvE, Mont, May II, 1ss9.-Much
excitement was caused here yesterday by
J. r. Ray. United States Signal Officer, ar
irving with nugget of pure gold worth
$45 that he had found in a gulch several
miles southeast of this city. AS soon as
the news spread and all doubts of the
quality of the metal were removed, many
persons fastened to the hills to investi-
gate for themselves.
Biologists say that the drift formation
here is all from the mountain and may
contain gold, although surface Indications
would not show this to be a gold-bearing
country.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

John Barnett and Mike Sullivan, John
L. Sullivan's hacker and brother, passed
through Hoboken yesterday evening. They
called on Freeholder Cullen, with whom
they spent the evening, and then took the
9 Is train for Belfast, N. Y, where the
champion is training on Muldoon's farm.
Mil. Bull, Andy Cullen and several other
local men saw them off.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
The Teachers Association.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Jersey City Teachers Association at the
High School Building tomorrow after
noon Miss M. A. -Studdiford will sing
Year" and ''My Little Queen" DR.. w.
G. Anderson's Physical Training Class
will contribute to the interesting pro-
gramme. The exercise will commence at
fn,,r O'clock
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
A Drunl,en yyheeIsman,s Deatb.

Theady Killcullen, about fifty years of
age, wheelsman of the steam canalboat
''City of Troy" lying at the foot of the
Wilson Dock, Hoboken, fell overheard and
was drowned last night He had been
drinking too much, and was placed for
safe keeping in the pilot house. He burst
open the door and fell off the boat. The
body has not yet been recovered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
nie Profits of selling Papers.

CINCINNATI, May IA, 1Ss9.-Al. Shattler,
the veteran ssnewsboy,n who has been a
vender of daily papers ever since 1862,
standing for years on the old post office
corner, and latterly at Fourth and Wal
nut streets sold papers yesterday for tn e
last time. He leaves his business to his
brother. Al. is thirty-nine years of age,
and made $4,000 in the business. He has
been saving and economical, and on We'd
nesday leaves for Denver, Col, where he
expects to buy ranch, and go into stock
raising
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
A Brakeman Hurt in a Row.

Dennis Coleman, of No. 421 Henderson
street, brakeman of the Erie Railway,
was brought to the Grove street station
early this morning by Policeman
Archibald, suffering from q severe
scalp wound. He said that he had been
engaged in a row with several other
brakemen at Henderson and Fifth streets.
but he refused to give the names of the
men or to say by whom he was assaulted.
his wound was dressed and he went
home
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
The Use of Elephants Tails.

The newest feature of personal
adornment is made up of hairs from
the tail of the African elephant, made
into watch guards and bracelets. The
elephant is now becoming so scarce
that his relics are said to be very
fashionable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
At the Board of Works.

The fellows at the Board of Works are
preparing themselves this morning for
descent on them by the new Commission
ers. Clerk Finck was in q defiant
mood, however. He would sur
render under no circumstances. Com
missioner Van keuren, who has
the honor of servin G in both Boards made
him comfortable with the assurance that
no attempt will probably be made by the
new Board to take possession of the build
ing right away, and when the story of
the armistice reached him he became
quite clipper again.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Caledonians WIN Reciprocate.

The Hudson County Caledonian Club
will reciprocate the courtesies extended
its members by the New York Caledonian
Club, while visiting New York to partici-
pate In the Centennial parade. The grand
blow out will take place at Fackert's Pali-
sadie Hall next Friday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

A regular monthly meeting of the First
District Young Mems Democratic League
will be held at Coopers' Hall this evening.
A full attendance is requested as business
of Importance will be transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Hid His Assailant's Name.

John Cloughy, of Grand and Bright
streets a driver for Colgate q Co., was
knocked off his wagon yesterday by a
man who was riding with him. He re-
fused to give the name of his assailant,
and was taken to his home
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Indiana,s state House to Be Sold.

Indianapolis, Ind. May II, 1SS9.-In-
diana's old State House is to be sold under
the hammer. 1t was officially appraised
Yesterday, and it's value was fixed at $780,
600. Fifteen years ago the building cost
the State that sum and the real estate on
which it stands is valued at $33, ,750.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Hurt ON a steamer.

Hugh White, of No. GA Hicks street,
BROOKLYN, received severe internal in
iuries from fall on board the steamer
City of Boston yesterday, and was re-
moved to ST. Francis Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

There will be an auction sale on the 10th at the
Jersey City Real Estate Exchange No. a. Mont
gomery street, of some valuable real estate and
Securities by Frank Stevens, at two O'Clock.
Stock list with book map can be had on apphca-
tion at Frank Stevens office.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

Judge Lippincott yesterday fined several
petit iurymen for being absent from
Court when needed. The fine imposed
was but s., but If it is necessary to
repeat it, it will be severe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
A Car Inspector Injured.

Peter Connell, of No. S471a Monmouth
street, car inspector on the Erie road,
was struck by moving car yesterday,
and removed to St. Francis Hospital with
O dislocated hip.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Missing from Their Homes.

George Oppenheim, of No. 2s7 Erie
street, and Henry Meyer, of No. 1876
Walker street, were reported to the po-
lice yesterday as missing from their
homes
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
He 1nsulted Ladies ON the Street.

Michael Gazette, boatman, was ar
rested last night by Policeman Harrison,
of Hoboken, for insulting ladies
on the street. The complainant was
street. Gazette was fined this morning
after having been locked up all night.
Mrs. Schultz is much praised for having
the pluck to prosecute the fellow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

WASHINGTON, d. c., May IA, 1SS9 I'm
dications for Eastern New York and New
neratlre in Northern New York; slightly
cooler: northwesterly winds. For West.
ern New York:-Cloudy weather; rain
slightly cooler; northwesterly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

Summit Lodge, No. 1872, I. o. o. F.,
conferred the second degree on three new
candidates last night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

o'Reilly's Excelsior Oat Tonic. The best nerve
and brain tonic In the world. Hotels, druggists
grocers and saloons sell it, or send to the manu-
faeturers for it. 800 and SS1 Newark ave-,
Jersey City.*s*
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

Adcertise your qoants IN THE
JERSEY CITY NEWS. Three lines
for ten cents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
Hudson Circuit Court.

Calendar Wednesday, May Is, 1889,
Supreme and Circuit Court cases:--Nos.
25, 26, 27, 81, 33.
By the order of the Court,
DENNIS MCLAUGHLIN, Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

The Hudson County Pioneer Democratic
Association met last night at Myers
Hotel and elected three new members
Another meeting of the association will be
held next Saturday night to make ar
rangements for the annual picnic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14
ALL THE DOORS WE'RE SHUT.

in the evening, and held conference
with the new Board and the Chief.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-14

Advertisements , tor situations or
aoo7k aoiU be printed grGtuitously IN
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS and THE
SUNDA Y MORNING NEWS datTiqog
the dull Summer months.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-02-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

Sergeant E. H. Brodie, a veteran O
two wars, has been granted a we'll de
served pension.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. BableI returned OIL
the Telephone yesterday from Port
land, where they have been spend
ing two weeks honeymoon.
A. NJ. Cannon, the Spokane Falls
millionaire, was peddling sewing ma
chimes in Portland nine years ago,
and today his wealth is estimated at
between S4,000,000 and $6,0O0,000.
The following passengers went up
on the Reed last evening: Capt.
Spencer, W. L. Locke, J. 8. Conwell,
L. J. Priest, Joe. Alexander, G. W.
Knowles and wife, Mrs. johnson,
John Webber, r. Knoll and wife,
John Burk, B. A. Seaborg, D. Nor.
gan, Capt. II. Brown, Frank Carr, Mrs.
Fischer, Capt. VIM. Olsen, V. R.
Hines, g. W. Clark, Oscar Wilson,
Geo. Abernethy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-02-12
CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE
To Be BeautiHed Rnd 0rnanented

The merine reporter was examin-
ing Herrick's boudoir on board the
Jeannie yesterday, the salmon re.
porter was figuring on the probable
pack on the Siuslaw, and the botan-
ical reporter was digging at some
Towering shrubs on Benton street to
determine whether the fronds were
monocoty ledenous or gymnospermic,
when he noticed that a number OF
workmen we're digging holes in Gus
tom House square, florist johnson
was bossing the job. From him it
was learned that Uncle Sam was
growing generous in his old age and
had made an appropriation to set out
trees and Towering shrubs around
the post Office. Already a painter is
at work fixing up little tin signs,
Keep off the grass" "Do not han
die" "S5 fine for touching these
trees" DO not monkey with the cac-
tus." etc.
The work Of putting out the plants
will be put through, forthwith or
ffthwith. There will be a row of
trees 25 feet apart, all round the
fence and inside will be symmetrical
rows of shrubs and Towering plants.
Among the botanical plants and BUSH
es will be European sycamores, cork
naples, cork elms, cypress, juniper,
sequoia gigantea, japonicas, golden
arbor vitae, English yew, hawthorn,
ash, dogwood, birch, chestnut, holly,
and lot more with Latin names.