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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
KILLED HIMSELF AT LAST.
THAT WAS THE COMMENT ON JOHN
FEHL,S SUICIDE.

He Had Made Many Threats, and the
Tragedy Last Night Was Less Bloody
Than it Might Have Been-His Family
Had Narrow Escape.
''Hans Fehl has killed himself at last, !"
said man who dropped into Kraner's
saloon, corner of Thorne street and Cen
tral avenue, about eight O'Clock last night.
'Well, he has been threatening to do 1t
for the past two years, and am not sur
prised, :" said listener.
The news was true. In the little cot
tage, No. 1875 South street, lay the body OF
the suicide on the parlor floor.
ss.sJohn Fehl, the dead man, was well
known on the HILL He lived in q one
story house ON South street that was al
ways kept in good repair. With him lived
his wife and six children, the oldest four
teen years, and his father-in-law. who is
blind and lame Fehl was butcher by
trade, and had worked for some of the
principal victuallers in Washington Mar
ket and the neighborhood. OF late he had
acted as engineer in some of the large
butchering establishments.
FEHL WAS A QUEER CHARACTER.
He earned good wages and was liberal
provider for his family. While q drinking
man, he was not drunkard and his regu-
lar habits were matter of comment in
the neighborhood But he had more than
once exhibited symptoms of a disordered
mind. A short time ago his threat of kill
ing his family and himself led to his wife's
causing his arrest, but he acted SO ration
ally when brought before the judge that
that official discharged him
year ago he fashioned a rope into a
hangman's moose and Sharpened knife,
and, showing them to his wife, said that
he intended to kill the whole family and
then hang himself. The rope and knife
were taken from him, and the next night
lot of provisions and seemed
to have forgotten all about his
threats. On Sunday last he killed
three chickens, and told his wife that he
wanted her to cook them all so that the
whole family could have good meal, as
it would be their last, for he was about to
kill them and himself He was humored
in his fancy, but his freak passed OIL
harmlessly as before.
THE CAUSE OF THE TRAGEDY.
His comfortable home was really the
source of his trouble. He bought it about
five years ago in connection with his wife
and father-in-law They all put their lit
tie savings into it. The title was in Their
joint names, and the deceased wanted to
sell it in order to raise money to go into
business, but was opposed by the others
About seven O'Clock last night he went
out and got a pint of beer Returning, he
poured out glassfull and dropped a pow
der into it, supposed to be Paris green. He
then pulled out pistol, and, telling his
wife that he had poisoned himself, threat
ened to kill the rest of the family. The
frightened woman gathered her children
about her and rushed into the back room
and locked the door.
She heard the report of a pistol. and
running to the front room, found hel
husband lying dead on the floor. He had
placed the pistol in his mouth, and, pull
ing the trigger, had sent bullet crashing
through his brain.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
A SINKING FUND SETBACK.

Mayor Cleveland yetoes the Scheme to
Fund the City's Debt to the County. a
The project of the Board of Finance to
adjust the city's financial accounts with
the county, and to reorganize the
city's Sinking Fund by an issue
of nearly 100000 worth of bonds,
is liable to receive considerable
setback when the Board of Finance meets
tomorrow morning. This morning re-
port that Mayor Cleveland had dictated
vetoes of the resolutions which the Board
passed, in pursuance of the scheme,
at its last meeting was current.
Upon investigation it was learned
that the Mayor had dictated several vetoes
relative to the Sinking Fund project, and
had caused them to be forwarded to the
Board of Finance and the Sinking
Fund Commissioners. The documents
were received in sealed envel-
opes by Clerk McAneny, of the
Board. and put by him in pigeonhole of
the Boards safe without being opened.
Neither Clerk McAneny nor Mr.. Nc
Aghon, Mayor Clevelands private secre-
tary, felt at liberty to vouchsafe any in
formation concerning the reasons
for his action which the Mayor
has incorporated in the vetoes. No
enlightenment on the subject could be
CLEANED from Mayor Cleveland as he was
out of town. The vetoes will make in
teresting reading, no doubt, and as q
result tomorrow's session of the Board
will be worth attending.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
A Democratic Deadlock = Republicans
Name "Ras" Lewis.

A Democratic Deadlock = Republicans
Name "Ras" Lewis.
The Fourth District Democratic Con-
vention was held last night at William
Duffy saloon, at the Five Corners. The
committee was in session until three
o'clock this morning, but no nominations
were made. The delegates of Joseph
Keogh and John Dunn stood stubborn,
and about seventy five ballots were taken
without any break in the deadlock. Com
missioner Kern was nominated for the
Board of Public Works, and Christian
Hallam for Justice of Peace.
The Fifth District Convention was held
at Colonel Browns at the Court House.
The following nominations were made:
John W. Aymar, for Alderman; John
Pearson, Board of Works; Henry Win
decker, Fire Commissioner; John Mitch
ell, Constable, and Chris Schlermacher
and John Allen for Justices of the Peace
The nominations were by reclamation.
The Republican convention of the
Third district met last night at No. ABS
Grove street and made the following
nominations:-''Ra Lewis for Alder
man; George Jones, Police Commissioner;
Joseph Acton, Fire Commissioner; W.
Allan and Mr.. Freeman, for Justices of
the Peace It was officially announced
that Thomas Shea was nominated for
Constable, but the nomination is doubted
'sRash Lewis squeezed in between Jacob
Sherry and Alderman Marinus, who were
fighting bitterly to keep one another out
of the nomination. George Jones had a
hard fight with ex-Police Commissioner
Van Reiper
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03

Chief of Police McNeill and his squad of
police at Bergen Point vacated the old
rookery on Dodge street and moved into
their new qnarters on West Seventh street
on Monday.
Teams from the New Jersey Athletic
Club and the Newark Bay Boat. Club will
bowl a return match this evening on the
La Tourette House alleys at Bergen Point.
A bowling match between the team of
the Pamrapo Bowling Club and the
Lafayettes, of Jersey City, will be rolled
this evening on the alleys of Metropolitan
Hall at Greenyille.
The Board OF Counclimen passed last e
County Collector Dugan a warrant for
$4,000 on account to the State and county
taxes of 1888.
Joseph Clancy, of Greenville Lodge,
No. 10, /. o. o. f., of Jersey City, deliv-
cred an interesting lecture on Monday
evening before Mount Vernon Lodge, No.
176, /. 0. O. f., at Centreville.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
STAND FROM UNDER.
How the Charter Bill was Fixed Up for
Its Final Passage.

[Specidt TO the Jersey Ctty Netus.I
TRENTON, April 2, 1889 Jersey City
might as well get ready for the plunge.
The current has swept the new charter
very near Within a week her citizens
may be living under new form of gov
ernment.
It is proposed to pass the charter bill to-
morrow or Thursday at the latest. A
clause will be inserted requiring three
days notice before it can be submitted to
q vote The notice will be given imme-
diately, and the question of acceptance
will be answered by the people next Tues
day.
That is the programme which Senator
Edwards is earnestly endeavOring to
carry out. The Democratic members of
Assembly seem disposed to second his
efforts. AssemblyTnan Brown, Hudson
County's sole Republican representative,
is trying to persuade the men Of his party
to oppose the measure. Senator Edwards
persuasive tongue is at work to convince
Republican Leader Voorhees, that the
measure is good one. Voorhees, has not
vet spoken. Assistant Republican Leader
Riker has said privately that he would
vote for the bill If certain amendments
were made. These amendments, or the
substance Of them, are to be adopted.
The most important change was insisted
on by Mr.. Feeney. The section relating
to the Police Justices will be altered SO
that the incumbents, Wanser and Stills
ing. will serve out their terms. The
amendments asked by the Newark people
lContinued on fourth pagel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
There May Be War Soon, Lest Bismarch
Should Gobble Luxemburg Later.
IBn Gable to the United Press

should GODDle IuAemOurS AhUeTs
[By Gable to the United Pressl
PARIS, April 8, 1SS9.-M Camille Pelle-
tan is hardly the man one would look to
for the most perspicuous view of the situa-
ton in France, but his opinions are en-
titled to some respect, he having been
chosen as the mouthpiece of the remon-
strants against the movement In favor OF
royalty there.
Though snubbed by NJ Constans,
Minister Of the Interior, subjected to
cross-fire from Cassagnac and the Due de
la Rochefoucauld, and on the whole get
ting the worst of the concentrated attack
from his formidable antagonists, he is
respected for his consistent fidelity to
Republican institutions.
In recent Interview he expressed his
firm conviction that speedy war with
Germany is what the royalist faction is
earnestly endeavoring to bring to pass.
Pamphlets, which he is certain emanated
from the supporters of royalty,
are being widely circulated, especially
in the South Of France, call
accusing the prominent Republicans of
trucking to the natural foes of the coun-
try and calling upon all true patriots to
rally to its defence German aggression
must be repelled, and the writer has GER
tainly made out strong case concerning
the dangers on the frontier Luxem-
burg once gone, he says, France may
bid farewell to all future hopes of being
ranked as one of the great powers of
Europe, and unless a determined front is
shown, that much coveted territory will
fall into the hands of Germany at the ap-
preaching death of the King of Holland.
This is urging open war, and though
France is hardly prepared for hostilities,
when will she be more ready to cope with
Germany? Certainly not when Luxem-
burg is as strongly fortified as Strasburg
aud Metz Attention is also called to the
probability that the sickly young
Princess of Holland may die in
childhood, and the prospect of
that country, with its vast and priceless
colonies, falling to a Saxon princess as
next in succession and ultimately to the
Germanic empire forcibly is dilated upon.
The language of the DUO de la Roche
foucauld III the Chamber has been of late
more prophetic than ever of triumph to
the royalist cause, and that it does not
provoke more emphatic remonstrance is
significant
It is the Republicans who appear to be
cowed now, and the want of another Gam
BETA is severely felt. The party is
anxiously awaiting a leader and there is
no lack of ambitious aspirants for the
position, but just now eloquence and the
faculty of organization appear to be found
only among their opponents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
FLAME SWEPT PRAIRIEs.
Men Fighting Fire with Sacks and Broom
without Avail.

Men Fighting Fire with Sacks and Brooms
without Avail.
SCOTLAND, Oak, April 3, 1SS9.-Another
terrible prairie fire swept over the country
south Of Scotland yesterday afternoon,
and its path is marked by the smoldering
embers of many homes. The wind was
blowing at the rate of fully sixty miles an
hour, and with the high grasses as dry as
tinder, the terrific force of the fire was be-
yond description.
At three o'clock word was brought to
town that the prairie was atire north of
West Town and Immediately q hundred
men started in teams toward the ap-
preaching fire armed with brooms and
sacks. Arriving at Alfred Browns farm,
two miles north, all his barns,
dairies and cattle sheds were q
blazing mass, and the efforts of the crowd
were directed to saving his residence and
beating the fire out, that would in short
time have swept down upon the town.
Browns residence was saved, but all his
household goods that had been carried out
by the family, were burned.
One mile north of Browns the fire
burned the place of Henry Hagelfry, and
he barely escaped with his fam
lily. Across from Hagelfry lived
and everything about his place
except his house was swept away. Five
horses and several head of live stock were
among his losses. By seven O'Clock last
evening the fire in the west had been eX-
tinguished, but the fire was still raging in
the southeast. The town of Olivet, the
county seat of Hutchinson county, eight
miles north. is reported to be more than
half burned up. The bridges on the rail
road west of the town were burned. The
losses the last two days will be fully
S50 000
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
,Jersey CITY Notes.

Five indictments were found by the Grand
Jury yesterday.
Joseph CARROT, who is serving a six months
term at Snake Hill, while at work at the stone
crtlsher yesterday had his hand cut off, 1t got
caught in the machinery.
The suit of the Knickerbocker Brewing Com
pany against Charles Hammer to recover $410. S3
for balance due on Judgment obtained for beer
and promissory note, was withdrawn, and
Judge Knapp permitted it to go over for the
term.
In the suit of Robert o. Babbitt ct ais, to re-
cover 81 216 is principal and interest from Abra-
ham Meyer on a note endorsed by Garrett
Brothers, Counsellor Il. S. Cowles said in court
this morning that, owing to the action of the
Court of Chaneery in this case some time ago, he
believed the defendant had no defence in this
court The jury was directed to find a verdict
for plaintiff
Bergen Building and Loan Associations Nos /
and 2 held meeting last night. The receipts for
the evening were S2,000
August Crummel, who recently was indicted
for breaking and entering, ,.and eluded the vigil
lance of the police, was this morning sentenced
by Judge Lippincott to term Of six months at
Snake Hill.
BEEcHAMs PILLS act like magic on a weak stomach
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
HOBOKEN'S POLE FIGHT.
THE A. d. 4. WILL Ask THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL ABOUT IT.

The District Company's Directors Held a
Meeting Last Evening, but Manager
Faulkner of the Western Union Did
Not Appear-His Proposition to Presi-
dent Sch1atter.
The Board of Directors of the American
District Telegraph Company met at
Blumer's Hotel last night to discuss mat
tiers pertaining to the removal of the poles
on Second street by the Western Union
Telegraph Company on Saturday last, par
ticulars of which were published in Mon
days edition of THE JERSEY CRY NEWS.
Manager Faulkner, of the Hoboken West
ern Union Office, who had been invited to
be present, did not appear
The Western Union company will be
Immediately notified to replace the two
poles which had been cut off and to re-
move it's wires and all obstructionS from
the American District Company's prop
erty. A communication will be sent to
the Mayor and Council asking by what
without franchise and informing them
that as the American District Company is
composed solely of the business men of
Hoboken it looks for city protection.
l called upon Manager Faulkner and
asked him the cause of his Disappearance
at lASG nlgnIS meeJlng.
"When the work of putting up the new
poles on Saturday was stopped by Presi-
dent Schlatter," he said, II made him q
proposition to the effect that, pending q
settlement concerning the ownership of
the poles, If he would permit me to finish
the work begun, so as to run the wires
into our new office at Second and Hudson
streets, the Western Union would
guarantee the American District Com
pany all the privileges it claimed in the
ling to agree to the proposition, but not
until it had been submitted to the Board
of Directors of his company, O meeting of
which he would call for Tuesday night
told him if the matter was to come be-
fore his Board | would first prefer to see
the contract or agreement with the Balti-
more and Ohio Company prior to the pur-
chase of the latter company's property by
the Western Union, after seeing which /
would personally go before the Board of
Directors of his company and submit an
amicable proposition for the use of the
poles Up to the hour of meeting last
night President Schlatter was not able to
produce such document, therefore there
was no necessity for a Western Union
representative being present"
Manager Faulkner claims, and the Off
cials of the American District Company
admit, that the poles were erected by the
B. and o. linemen, the point of dispute
being as to whether they erected them for
themselves or for the American District
Company President Schlatter says they
were erected by the b. and o. inemen
but on the franchise of the American Dis
trict Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
Raxonne Political Notes.

The Democratic Mayoraly convention
will be held this evening in Wakes Hall,
No. 426 Avenue D. Pamrapo. An effort
will be made to secure an endorsement
for the candidacy of eX-Councilman Will
lam G. Farr, who has bolted the renomi-
nation of Mayor John Newman by the Re-
publican Mayoralty Convention.
The Republicans Of the First ward held
a primary for making ward nominations
at Bergen Point last evening Twenty
seven votes were polled for the follow
ing ticket:-For Councilman, Wilson J.
Haver; School Trustee, Robert H. Ten
Brock; Commissioner Of Appeals, Charles
Dobson Constable, John Greenslade.
John H. Zeller has declined the Repub-
Ecan nomination for School Trustee in
Second ward. Either George H. Bonney
or Stephen V. Wauters will be the can
didate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
odd Fellows, Anniversary.

General John L. Wheeler, Past Grand
Master of the /. o. o. f., and Past Depart
ment Commander G. A r., of New Jer-
sey, will deliver lecture on Odd Fellow
ship, illustrated with magnificent stere-
opticon views, on Thursday evening, April
25, 1889, in the Second Presbyterian Church,
entertainment is under the auspices of Mt.
Sinai Encampment, No 5, /. o. q. F., and
is intended to celebrate the seventieth an
niversary of the institution of Odd Fellow
ship in America. General Wheeler is q
lecturer of rare power and a rich treat will
be given to all who attend.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03

CENTURY.
A Row Ahont a Towel.

John Raymond, aged twenty-one years,
a waiter in the restaurant at No GA Mont
gomery street, was compelled by Justice
Stilsing this morning to give bonds
toskeep the peace. S. A. Wyatt, clerk
in Campbell's drug store, at No
AS Montgomery street, complained
that Raymond had assaulted him.
Raymond said that he took an
order to Wyatt and when the dishes came
back towel was missing. He went ia
the store to collect for the towel and was
called names which he resented.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
yerden Held for Manslauehter.

John Verden, the young man who
beat his grandfather, John Mccarthy,
of No. 45 Sussex street, on Sunday,
was committed today by Justice Stilsing
on a charge of manslaughter. The
old man died suddenly on Sun
termined yet whether his death was due
to the effects of the young mans violence
or to natural causes. When arrested he
gave his name as Burden
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
A QUEER MEDICAL SOCIETY.
To Regulate Cost of Attendance and
Prices of Drugs.

Prices of Drugs.
Articles of incorporation were filed this
morning in the County Clerks office by
''The Guarantee Medical Association" !"
The incorporators are Frederick r.
Dudley and Ellen M. Dudley, of Newark;
Francis NJ Gillett and Carlton r. Smith,
of New York. The capital stock is
81, 100000, but the amount subscribed to
begin business is but 81 600
This peculiar corporation, in the paper
filed by 1t, claims that it is organized to
''Provide medical attendance by duly
licensed physicians to any person or per-
sons requiring the same at uniform and
stipulated prices. Also, to provide and
supply, or cause to be supplied, drugs and
medicines at uniform and stipulated
prices
The charter also gives the corporation
the right to acquire and hold property,
personal and real
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
"Caning MIR. Mckee.

James F. Mckee, who was formerly en-
ployed by Undertaken NJ. j. Boylan, has
taken charge of the business of the estate
of Michael Brady, which has been man
aged by Hugh Coyle, Mr.. CDyle being on
the point of embarking in new enter
prise. Last night the employees Of Mr..
Boylan met and presented Mr.. Mckee
with gold headed ebony walking stick
as farewell token of their regard. After
the presentation came refreshments,
LIQUID and solid, and every one went home
vowing every one else good fellow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
Death of Ross winans' widow.

Mrs. e. K. Winans died in Baltimore
early this morning. AS a girl she was
Elizabeth West, sister of Mrs. Tilden,
who was the mother of Marmaduke and
Clayland Tilden, of this city. She mar
ried the elder Ross Winans, the great
engineer and rich man of Baltimore. Mr..
Marmaduke Tilden left for Baltimore
early this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
A Iiouor DeaIers' Ticket.

The Liquor Dealers Association meets
this afternoon at Roche's Hall. 1t is ex-
pected that aplan of campaign for the fall
election will be arranged. The saloon
keepers claim that they are large tax
they are not represented in the county
government. They intend to make and
support their own ticket,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
THE NEWARK CONFERENCE.
An Unusually Large Attendance at tn
Opening.

opening.
Especial to the Jersey city Neicsl
PLAINFIELD, April 8, 1889. The Newark
Conference organized at the Methodist
church here today. There is an attendance
Merrill presided, and the address of well
come was made by James MCGEE. After
the ceremony of the Lords supper,
an organization was effected, and
the officers of the last
Conference were reappointed A. ]. Palmer
is treasurer, and Albert Clement, w. A.
Ruth, J. A. Cole and w. @.
Nelson are assistants. The statist-
ical secretary is j. A. Gutteridge,
and the engrossing secretary John
o. Morrow. j. F. Dodd is general seere-
tary and Jonathan NJ Meeker his assist
ant The session opens in manner in
every way satisfactory.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03

out warrant for assault against Chance
man Randall, of the Grove street station.
Young Sturgis says that he met
Randall in Hamilton Park this morning
and asked him civil question, when the
policeman struck him in the face several
times.
/ mckenzie, the Pavonia avenue saloon
keeper, who witnessed the assault, says
that Randall was intoxicated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
al Junior State Tongue.

George W. Journeay, manager of the
Chace, manager of the Golden Baseball
Club, are getting up the New Jersey State
League, and all clubs who would like to
join with members from fifteen to sixteen
years old, should send their addresses to
President George W. Journeay, No. 279
Grove street, who will send them notifica..
ton of the meeting which will be held.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
The weather Today.
fSneciol to the Jersey Citu Neacs.

WASHINGTON, April3, 1889 Weather in
iications for twenty-four hours:-For
North and South Carolina, Florida,
Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Miss
issippi, Eastern Texas, Michigan, Wis
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota
and Dakota, fair. For all other States
rains.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-03
Gladstone and Bright.
[By Gable to the United Press.l

LONDON, April 8, 1ss9.-An impressive
James Palace, on Sunday when the
Bishop of Ripon preached eulogistic
sermon on the late John Bright. Mr..
Gladstone stood during the whole of the
discourse, eagerly catching every word of
the preachers eloquence.