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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-10-27


could be laid out to better advantage in
paper collars for free distribution among
the men who would vote for Kern.
He thought $40 would buy them six collars
each. This, he thought, would lend an
air of responsibility to the movement
which could be returned after the cleo
ton.
4--l1-44
Alphabet Noell1e declared that all the
previous speakers were "way off" He
wanted the money given to him, and said
that next week he would bring them
three times as much. When asked how
this was to be done, Nolke laughed and
murmured:-"T are things, there are
things, 'twere better not to dwell upon. !"
Totsey Sebastian wanted the money
invested in boxing gloves SO that he could
learn how to lick reporter"
By this time all the members got to
speaking at once and it was difficult to
distinguish what each one said
Finally it was agreed to lay the matter
over until next week, when new contro-
versy arose as to who should take charge
of the $40 in the meantime. After long
wrangle it was decided to place the fund
in Judge Seymour's safe in his office
across the hall, and the entire confer
ence'' crowded into the Judges office to
see that there was "no shenanegan. !"
Then the meeting adjourned, and those
who had any money climbed down the
back stairs into Mr. AlberS' saloon.
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A Funny Libel Suit.

Special to the Sunday Morning Nei0s.
NEWARK, Oct. 26, 1SS9.-Nicholas Cream,
a resident of Long Branch, had an exami-
nation today before United States Com
missioner Keasbey, in this city, on the
charge Of having violated United States
statute of 1888, which makes it misde-
meanor to write anything hbelous or
defamatory or calculated and obviously
intended to reflect upon the condition or
character of any person" upon wrapper
of mail matter. The defendant was rep
resented by Mr. Leonard Kalisch, and
Mr. Howard Hayes appeared for the
United States. The complainant, Mr.. C.
w Tayleure, of the Long Branch NelUs,
testified that he received letter from de-
PENDANT upon the envelope of which was
written:-'C. w. Tayleure, Would-be-
Editor of the Long Branch NelDs," and
also on O corner of the same:-"County
Wexford Tayleure." Mr.. kalisch, on be-
half of defendant, insisted that the words
upon this envelope did not come within
the statute relating to defamation of
character and that the case might be adj
journed in order to give him an oppor-
tunity to prepare to argue the case, and
Commissioner Keasbey granted his re-
quest and said he would hear argument
in the matter on Saturday, November 10.
Mr. Cream was, admitted to bail until that
time
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HUDSON'S MEETING
Democrats in the Dukes House and
Berkampf's Hall.

There was another overflow Democratic
The ''Duke's House." in Paterson avenue,
West Hoboken, was the Mecca to which
every true believer in the principles of
Democracy and pure government made
his way.
The weather was miserable and taste
of pea soup was in the air, but the sturdy
citizens did not mind that and the hall
was crowded.
Assemblyman Judson G. Francois
called the meeting to order and after
few words called Mayor Finnigan to
the chair. Mr.. Robert Houston was
chosen secretary.
Just then Thomas B. Usher, the candi-
date for the Assembly, entered and was
greeted with loud applause. He took his
seat on the platform near Dennis Nc
Laughlin, Augustus BruGgeman, Mayor
Simon Kelly, of Weehawken. Assembly
man Francois, Mayor Finnegan and
Councilman Thomas Nolan and Town
Clerk Henry Schneider. The speakers
rostrum was tastefully decorated with
flags which fell In graceful folds over a
picture of Ex-Governor Leon Albeit.
BRISK, BRAVE SPEECHES.
Edward Il. Mcdonald was the first
speaker of the evening. Mr.. Mcdonald
was heartily received, and in his own
happy way held the attention of his
audience for over half all hour.
IF elected" concluded Mcdonald, ri
will ever recognize the voice of the peo-
pie as the voice of God, and will never
betray the trust they have reposed in
me-"
Augustus Bruggeman, the candidate
for Director-at-Large, followed Mr.. Nc
Donald and made an earnest, forci BILE
speech. Thomas B. Usher was heartily
cheered for his statement that he looked
to his friends to support him, as he
would have supported any other Demo-
GRAFT who might have taken his place on
the ticket. County Clerk Dennis Nc
Laughlin, the sold war horse of Demoe-
racy." as his friends affectionallv called
him, said few words in his own
pleasant way.
THEY EACH HAD A WORD.
Town Clerk Schneider, Councilman
Nolan. Mr.. Louis Dautreme, the president
Of the French Benevolent Society, and
Joseph A. Mccormack also had word to
say IN support of the ticket. Assembly
man Francois was the last speaker and he
made the following statement
1T has been asserted that / had in
tended to bolt the ticket That state
ment is lie. | viii do my best to insure
the election OF every candidate named
thereon, from Abbot to Usher'
The audience cheered every speaker
with true Democratic heartiness, and the
meeting is only another proof that every
candidate on the ticket will be elected by
o handsome majority.
IN BERKAMPF'S HALL
\Berkampf's Hall, Secaucus, was crowd
ed by enthusiastic Democrats last even
ing, who had gathered to ratify the ticket
and listen to the speeches of some of the
party leaders.
Freeholaer Noonsn, was the first
speaker, and in his quiet way, explained
the principal issues of the campaign and
defended the conduct Of the last Board of
Freeholdsrs. Mr.. Thomas Usher fol-
lowed Mr. Noonan and was accorded
hearty reception.
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is THIS TRUE?
street and Water Board Employees Ac-
eused of Loafing.

street and Water Board Employees Ac-
eused of Loafing.
At the meeting of the Citizens I'm
provement Association of the Sixth dis
trict, held last Tuesday evening at Metro
politan Hall, considerable discussion was
evoked by complaints made by several
present concerning the manner in which
the work upon the streets is being done
by the laborers employed by the Street
and Water Commissioners.
Mr.. Dominick Wegman, of Ocean av-
enue, declared that more men were en-
ployed than are necessary.
They were SO numerous" he said
'that they actually hadn't elbow room. I"
He further claimed that the men did
more loatlng than work, and too frequent
ly worked the GROWER
Mr.. Wegman's statement was corrob-
GRATED by dozen or more gentlemen
present, all ef whom related incidents
which transpired under their very eyes
A committee of ten. headed by ex- Mayor
Oliver, of Bayonne, was appointed to wait
upon the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners to inquire into the matter.
1t is understood that the Lafayette I'M
provement Association will take similar
stems
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BUTLER WAITED IN VAIN.
For Third District Kickers Are
Going to Fuse.

1t was about half-past eight o'clock last
night when the Third District 'Kickers''
kicked me (metaphorically speaking) out
of their convention. This notable event
took place at Germania Hall after an even
dozen kicking delegates had ''beered up"
in the bar-room and passed through an
anti-room to very lonely looking assem-
bly, chamber.
Unfortunately for me was known to
most of the delegates, and when the beer
was passed around the waiter, by in
struction, omitted me in the service. 1t
is thus that political rancor embitters the
sweet uses of hospitality.
After while we all got in and soon
after | got out Michael Reardon, the
we'll known milkman, had just been
elected chairman when motion to have
none present but delegates was offered
and prevailed after the strenuous OPP
position of Richard Butler, the candidate
for member of Assembly.
Three supporters of the Kickers got
out with me, and then the Convention
proceeded to business. With good deal
of wrangling as an introduction co rhe
farce, they gravely nominated John Nc
Gallery, an expert dealer in straight Jer-
sey lightning, for Freebooter, and then
there came q calm. Mr.. Butler pa
tiently waited to be nominated for
member of Assembly, and he waited in
vain. The Kickers even kicked them
selves, and forgetting the claims of the
man they had promised to support re-
fused by common silence to nominate
him Then the meeting was adjourned,
to the disgust of Mr.. Butler.
Another Convention will be held, Mon
day night, and it will probably indorse
the nomination made by the Republicans
on that day. The Kickers favored q
fusion ticket. After few more beers
were had at the bar the delegates went
TO their homes filed with the perverted
idea that they had been patriots.
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ARE THE SOUPS TO GO?
The Police Make a Visit
of Inspection to
the Den.
MIDNIGHT ORGIES IN RAILWAYS
If the Police Don't Drive Them
Away, Want of Business Will,

The dreary looking, wretched scupping
den on Grand street was again operated
last evening, but only for brief space
The police have at last Weakened up to
the necessity of doing away with the vile
place and took action in that directions
The neighborhood after ten O'Clock last
night was as dull and uninteresting as
heretofore and the indications are that
before the end of the week it will have
assumed its wonted and quiet respecta-
bility.
The visitors to the den last evening
were few and far between. A few girls
and youths sauntered into the place early
in the evening, took look around and
then their departure. At nine o'clock
there was scarcely anyone present.
THE POLICE VISIT.
Policeman Nugent dropped in q few
moments, dismissed the few girls remains
ing and then withdrew. Inspector LANCE
and Sergeant Coward were also among
the visitors. The closing of the place fol-
lowed their visit. 1t is said that the per-
manent closing of the place will come
next and come soon.
ONE OF THE RESULTS.
dropped into the little grocery store q
few doors above the foundry last night.
The proprietor OF the place, asturdy Irish
man, complains bitterly of the place, even
though it's people are customers of his.
He says that unruly boys and girls con-
gregate at all hours Of the night in front
of his store and are nuisance They
assemble also in the hallway of No. 395
Grand street and disturb the occupants.
A tenant of the house threatened to del
uge them with boiling water night before
last and in this way succeeded in driving
them away. The grocery man says it
would be God-send to the neighborhood
if the Soups and the people running them
were driven out OF the community.
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fair that they expect to keep open from
December 9 to the holiday week. The
committee anticipate having fine exhi-
bition of useful and fancy articles, which
win be disposed OF at reasonable prices,
figures as low as those of the merchants.
One of the attractive features will be a
fine entertainment every evening, and
propose that it shall be OF high order,
and if possible change of talent nightly.
The committee and club members are
determined TO make the affair q success,
and are hustling. The Entertainment
Committee has charge of the arrange
ments. They will meet today at the resi-
dence OF President Bushfleld, at No. 81
Reade street. and consider for ways and
means.
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KICKERSKICK EACH OTHER
A Financial Row in the Wilderness
of the Weldon Building.

: The staff of THE SUNDAY MORNING
NEWS We're deeply absorbed in their
work last evening when there arose a
great clatter overhead. There was a
( yund as of the fall of some heavy body,
Nike Billy Kern's foot or barrel of salt
junk. A reporter was sent up stairs to
ascertain its cause.
AS he mounted toward the roof the dis
turbance shaped itself into tumble of
angry voices, and when he reached the
!. fourth floor, high over all, he heard the
deep rich tones of the exBoss of the Pub
lie Works exclaim;-'' If you don't shutup,
you blank, blankety, blank, blank, III
break your blankety blank jaw.
"You break my jaw eff you can. blank
: you," cried a weaker but none the less
determined voice 81 frum de FIT dis
ts-ct an won't be set on"
1t was soon learned that this exchange
Aof courtesies came from No. 40, where be
blind closed doors the Kicking kerntes
and the renegade Republicans were nav
ing O conference to decide how they
should secure fair election and an hon
est count.
Though why steps for q fair election
and an honest count should be taken be-
hind closed doors is one of those things
no fellow can find out.
The doors might just as well have been
opened as closed. for the conferees spoke
so earnestly that every word was plainly
audible IN the hall.
Honest election and fair count had
nothing whatever to do with the subject
under discussion.
EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES.
Through mysterious dispensation OF
/. Providence $40 had found its way into the
Kickefs' treasury, and the discussion was
upon the disposition of this windfalL
money out in beer for use in The
Fourth.7 He thought he could induce a
friend of his to furnish twenty votes to
the ticket for each dollar entrusted to
him. 1.-THE delegate from ''de Fift' OBJ
iecteeH a trusting the money in the hands
4pf Keh.tunless he furnished good and
s.kufficient sureties in twice the amount of
Me fund for the faithful performance Of
as contract.
"A Mankin discouraged Kern's little beer
&iea, as he was afraid most OF the festive
EXTRACT of the golden grain would go
here it would do least good to anyone
>cept ~ protector of the scheme He
ss1y enquired how much dyna-
fwould purchase. Before anyone
buld reply he launched out into TRADE
HGainst TIE JERSEY CITY NEWS.
Ale showed how that paper had exposed
lie hypocrisy of the kickers' clamor for
ceform and showed that the whole move
yment was scheme to assist some I'M
eavory politicians whom the people had
repudiated long ago to sneak over the
wood shed Into some office. The old man
got pathetic as hereferred to the attacks
+ upon him and almost succeeded In con-
.vin9 himself that they were not true.
Il starr Cronin thought the moneT
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DIR. M'DOwELL's FUNERAL.
Many Friends Surround the Good Physi.
clans Bier.


Funeral services over the body of the
last evening at his home, No. sos Jersey
avenue The body, enclosed in cedar
coffin covered with broadcloth and with
silver handles, rested upon catafalque
in the centre of the parlor.
Upon the lid of the coffin was a simple
cluster of white roses held together by a
wide band of silken ribbon; and a plate
bearing the doctors name, age and the
date of his birth. The upper half of the
lid was removed disclosing the well
known features of the popular physician.
The Rev. DR.. Brady, a former pastor of
Hedding Church, opened the services
with prayer and the choir of Hedding
Church sang Rock of Ages" DR.. Brady
then made short address in which he
referred to many manly qualities which
characterized DR.. Mcdowell, his broad
Catholic christianity and his tenderness
as physician. His remarks were affect
ing in the extreme, and moved to tears
many of the sorrow stricken friends who
throngcd the house.
DR.. Brady was followed by the Rev.
DR. Snodgrass, the present pastor OF
Hedding Church. DR.. Snodgrass con-
tinued iii the same line of thought sug-
gested by DR.. Brady and paid a warm
tribute to the memory of DR.. Mcdowell.
The Rev. DIR. Rice. for many years
rector of Grace Church, who came to
Jersey City with DR.. Mcdowell over
quarter of a century ago, followed Dr.
Snodgrass, reading a portion or the
Episcopal burial service.
The choir sang "Asleep in Jesus" and
an opportunity was then afforded those
who wished to do so to take a last look at
the kind face of the old physician. Many
affecting scenes transpired as those whom
the doctor by his skill had restored to
health filed past the omen coffin.
Among those who were present at the
services were DR.. w. p. Wotson, s. o.
Church. the Rev. DR.. Nicholson, of tho
North Baptist Church; DR.. Mclaughlin,
S. b. Ransom, Mr.. and Mrs. John II.
Brown, Drs. Edward and Fred Kopetsch-
ney, Mr.. aud Mrs j. Smith Richardson,
DR.. Winges, Chief of Police Murphy, DIR.
Iochner, Jesoph e. Moore, DIR. Holcombe,
Charles Birdsall, Charles Selnow, DR..
delegates from Enterprise Lodge, No. As,
Il. and A. NJ, Jersey City Consistorys
Rising Star Lodge, No. 2.l00. /. o. o. =.
and PauIus Hook Council, No. 49, A L.
of Ii.
Al the conclusion of these services
the masonic funeral rite was
celebrated by the masous present, under
the direction of William z. Crooks, OF
Enterprise Lodge.
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TEAMS ONE AND THREE WON.
Results of Games BOwled Last Night on
the Palma Alleys.

AAesot
tho Palma Alleys.
The Palma bowlers were on the alleys
last night, and lusty lunged spectators
were on the balcony. Both clubs made
good records.
Team No. 2 got another setback.
Two in succession is hard lines.
Bowling is mighty ''onsartin." They
made an elegant fight and were two pins
to the good on the eighth frame. Dame
Fortune smiled on their rivals in the
ninth and III was chalked up to their
credit. Only SO was the total of No. Q in
the same frame. Team No. 8 added an
other III in the last frame and No. Q piled
up SO and lost the game by 81 pins.
The other game was not so interesting.
Team No. l was in great shape. and sent
their totals over thousand and made an
average of 109 Gopsill led the scores
with POI, and almost reached Hathaway's
total, the best that has been made White
contributed 1893. No. seized the lead in
the first frame and improved it to the end
of the game, when they had an advantage
of 107 pins.
Tha coOrQc fOltOtv.-
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Hudson county s. S. Association.

The twenty-seventh annual convention
of the Hudson County Sunday School AS
ISOLATION will be held in the First Baptist
Church of Jersey City ON Tuesday, No
vember 5.
The afternoon session will DE occupied
by number Of talks on practical Sunday
school work by speakers OF practical ex-
perience.
The Rev. WaEland Hoyt, d. D., of
Philadelphia, Pa, will speak in the even
ing The sessions are sure to be of value
to Sunday school officers. adults, inter-
mediate and primary teachers. All Off
GERS and teachers are qualified as dele
gates, and are cordially invited to attend
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Tho Storm Kept Them at Home.

The storm kept many of the Hudson
County Wheelmen at home last night
and the club will not have as many mem
beers in line as they expected at Elizabeth.
A few went out with the hope that the
rain would cease. They We're disap-
pointed, The storm probably caused a
postponement of the lantern parade. but
as the Elizabeth Wheeimen are jolly lot
they undoubtedly made ii pleasant for
the visiting wheelmen.
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EARLY LAFAYETTE BLAZE.
The Boynton Moulding and Pattern
Mill Destroyed by Fire.

The moulding and pattern department.
of the Boynton Stove Works on Wilton
street, Lafayette, was entirely destroyed
by fire early this morning. The building
was of wood and the flames had demol-
ished it in less than fifteen minutes.
The blazes lighted up the sky for a
great distance and gave the impression
that great portion of Lafayette was on
fire. The building contained valuable
patterns which cannot be replaced with
out great outlay. The loss to the COM
pany cannot be exactly estimated. 1t
win probably reach $4,000.
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Frank McDermit withdraws.


NEWARK, Oct. 20, 1889 Frank NJ Nc
Dermit has retired from the contest for
the Seventh District Democratic Assem-
bly, nomination. In letter to the NetDs
he says
Permit me through the Nelcs to say to my
Democratic friends in the Seventh Assembly Dis
trct that have withdrawn from the contest for
member of Assembly While in my Judgment l
could have easily secured an election, | feel,
nevertheless, that it is important to elect Free
holder. My remaining in the race might inter-
fere with the success OF the party in that re-
spect. / am thankful TO my friends for many
past political favors, and can only say to them
that any time can serve them ! will be glad to
do so. i would feel that the nomination of my
personal and political friend, Charles Trefz, as
my successor would be a stroke OF wisdom and
would cement all factions together, and roll up a
good majority for tho entire ticket. Permit me
TO thank the Nesos for its uniform fairness in all
my past contests ] hope that it will ever be the
leading paper Of our city.
Mr. McDermit's retirement in favor Of
Mr.. Trefz was brought about by the
Democratic leaders of the city, who were
afraid that, should there be a fierce
primary fight, the district would be lost
to the party. The party machine and Mr..
McDerInit and his friends have agreed to
work together for Mr.. Trefz's nomination
and election.
A Corner In Monmouth Newspa pers.
Special to the Sunday Morning NsIes.
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, Oct. %, 1889. -
Eduar III Cook who recently bought the
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There's Twice Thirteen.

A popular institution is the Bachelors
Club of the Heights, now in the third
year of it's existence. 1t is composed of
twenty-six young bachelors, any one of
whom would be good catch, and the
boys know how to enjoy themselves in
their cosy club room, at No. 40S Palisade
avenue.
The clubs annual meeting for the cleo
ton of officers will be held Friday even
ing, November 1, and the members have
arranged for good time.
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Atlantic Highlands Independent, has
gone into the newspaper business on a
heavy scale. After buying the hide
Peadent he purchased the Freehold Press,
Press. He is also negotiating for the
purchase of one Of the Keyport papers,
and for the Eatontown Advertiser.
Rumor has it that he also intends to start
papers In Seabright, Red Bank and Long
Branch. They will all be practically the
same, excepting the headings This plan
has been tried before in Monmouth
county, but has failed.
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The ladies of St. Patrick's Church on
the Heights are diligently at work pre-
pairing for their annual fair, which will
open "Wednesday evening November 6,
and continue for two weeks. ST. Patrick's
fairs are always popular, and the ladies
anticipate generous success. The fair
will be held in Bergen Hall.
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The Governor Won't Save Hlllman.
Special to the Sunday Morning Netos.

OSNNtest
TRENTON, Oct. 26, 1SS9.-Assembly-
man John Harris, of Camden, counsel
for Joseph Hillman, the condemned
Gloucester county murderer. appeared
before Governor Green this morning
and made application for stay Of
judgment for Hillman. He set forth
that Hillman, who was sentenced to be
hanged on November IS, had not suffi-
cient time to prepare for death, and also
that his counsel wanted more time to in
vestigate the case more fnlly. He adj
mitted that the recent confession of Hill
man had no merit, but pleaded for time.
Governor Green said he could see no
merit in the application. The time for
preparation was a matter to be left with
the Judge. and the Executive had no con-
troll over it. He refused to grant the ap-
plication, and Hillman must lang on the
day fixed
Prosecutor Perry, of Gloucester, was
present, but said nothing. The confer
ence only lasted a few moments.