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Keep tho Democratic Flag Flying.

The Democrats OF Kansas may be said.
with complete accuracy. to have nominated
Nr. CLEVELAND for President. Without the
twenty votes OF the Kansas delegation he
would have fallen short on the first ballot
OF the necessary two-thirls. and the renom-
nation balloon would have burst. The
Kansas representatives helped to swell the
chorus that drowned the protesting voice
OF New York. In making the nomination.
they were credited with the decisive infiu-
ence of twenty votes and New York with
nothing; and the Kansas delegates returned
home with banners waving in jubilant
triumph.
Within three weeks those banners have
been struck. and with them the flag Of
Democracy. On Wednesday the Kansas
Democrats, In their state Convention.
showed that seriously they were not in
the canvass. and confessed thRt. 20 far es
electing Democratic Presidential electors
was concerned. they could do nothing.
They even decided that they would quit
shouting for the Democratic ticket. by en-
dorsins the electors named by the Peoples
party. the sGuarest contradiction OF the
Democracy on the whole list OF political
organizations.
The moral Of this Is evident: The lighting
Democrats. the regular army. the Demo
Gratis accustomed to carry the RESPONSE
hility of campaigns at the critical points. in
New York. Indiana. Connecticut. and the
South. must keep the Democratic standard
out o! the dust and carry the day uniilumi-
Eated by the light OF rGinbows. Fortu-
nately, the great issue OF No Force Bill. no
Negro Domination. supplies the means.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
NO music IN HOBOKHN.
Enforcing the Sunday Law
Without DiSCrim-
ination.
DANCING SUMMARILY STOPPED.
Germans Wildly Indignant Over
the Matter-Say It's Be-
cause the Theatres
We're Shut.
DANCING SUMMARILY STOPPED.

Last night the Teutonia Mannechor, q
popular German singing societo of Ho-
boken, intended to hold social party at
Hfsmer's Hall, No. 112 Newark street. A
Schuetzen corps had also advertised an
affair to be held at Wisch's Hall, Third
and Adams streets. Odd Fellows Hall
the biggest hall in the city. and which i
generally occupied by fun loving Ger
mans on Sunday night, was not engaged.
The theatres and concert halls were
closed tight as drum When the patrol
men were about to leave the station
house Chief Donovan learned of the ball
that was to be held at Hismer's Hall. He
told the policemen on the post to stop the
ball. The other patrolmen were also in
structed to stop all music playing.
About nine o'clock the patrolman on
Newark street noticed several German
families entering Hismer's Hall and
heard the sounds of music. He entered
the place and found an orchestra playing
waltz, while the floor was filed with
dancers. AT tables sat a number of re-
spectacle looking Germans drinking
beer.
sQUELCHED THE MUSIC.
The policeman went to the musicians
stand, aud tapping the leader on the
shoulder ordered him to cease playing
Instantly confusion reigned. The dancers
wanted to know wbyrhe music had ceased
and crowd surrounded the policeman /.
When they learned that the affair had
been stopped there was howl of indig-
nation and several members of the So
ciety went to the police station, but
Chief Donovan was ineXorable and re-
fused to allow the dance to 60 on.
In the meantime the Captain OF the
Schutzen Corps, which was holding a
sociable at Wisch's Hall, heard what had
occurred and hurried to higher author
ity than the Chief, and upon explaining
that the affair was strictly private, OBJ;
tanned a permit. and the police did not
interfere.
The attempt to stop Sunday night
dances was the sole topic of conversation
in Hoboken this morning. The Germans
are indignant and accuse the theatrical
managers of instigating last nights raid.
CHIEF DONOVAN SPEAKS.
"The responsibility for the closing of
Hismer's place last night" said Chief
Donovan, "rests solely with me. l told
the policeman on that post to stop all
music playing"
The Hoboken Pioneer Club. the leading
Republican club of the city. held a mas
querade at Odd Fellows Hall on Satur-
dsy night which did not break
up until five o'clock on Sunday
morning. There was no police in
reference. The Hoboken Quartette
Club, which is composed of the leading
Germans in the city. have been in the
habit of holding what they term 'carni-
val sitzungs" at Odd Fellows Hall on
Sunday nights. One of these affairs is
due in a week or two, and it will be in
teresting to note what action will be
taken. If the carnival is held all the
smaller halls will be occupied by German
societies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
city presented themselves for examination
for admission to the High School They
were examined today on arithmetic and
spelling.
BROWN PLACE ONCE MORE
No Change by the Street Board
BelleVille officials.

With the exception of the granting Of
permission to Contractors Rsehill & Ed
wards to construct and maintain tenn
porary structure in the line of the Lehigh
Valley Terminal Company to operate
construction trains only, affairs at Brown
place remain in statu quo SO far as this
mornings meeting OF the Street and
Water Board is concerned.
These contractors have reached Brown
place, and pending either of the two
petitions now before the Street and
Water Board wish to continue operations
on the other side. The contractors agree
not to interfere with the sewer, and to re-
move the temporary structure whenever
q permanent crossing shall have been ac-
CURED, or by order of the Street and
Water Board.
A petition from NJ. j. Curry, represent
ing the Greenville Citizens Association,
was received opposing the granting OF
the application made by the Lehigh Val
ley Company last Monday to cross Brown
place on bridge with twenty foot span.
The association, said Mr.. Curry,
was agreeaoly impressed with
the application presented by the
Lehigh Valley Company on December L.
to cross with a bridge of fifty foot
span. The communication was referred
to Committee of the Whole.
Counsellor Corbia. representing the
Lehlgh Valley people was present so
was Mr.. Reon Barnes.
Mr.. CoRBIN's OPINION.
Mr.. Corbin said TO the Commissioners
that of the two petitions presented by the
Board he thought the latter the better
one. The Railway Company had acquired
property on both sides. He did not think
there would ever be a street there, and a
twenty foot span of the bridge is suffi-
cient If street shall ever be decided
upon by the authorities the company
would move back the abutments. The
present delay was serious so far as
money and the completion of the road
was concerned.
Mr.. Barnes was called upon, but he
had nothing to tay.
The New York, Lake Erie g. Western
Railway Company asked permission to
construct. at it's own expense, box
sewer from the foot of Eighth street.
1,040 feet east, to the br1khead of its
piers. The Company agrees to proper
ly construct the sewer, with a
sufficient number of manholes with NOV
able covers and exercise due care and at
tention to the cleaning of the exte nsion.
The matter was referred to Committee on
Sewers, etc.
The services of Engineer William
Cords of the Belleville Water Works,
were declared dispensed with. Fire
man John Murray was about
to be appointed his successor when
Commissioner Madden asked tna5 the
resolution be laid over. 1t was the first
he had heard of the matter. Commits
sioner Yoe said he hoped the reso-
luton would prevail. and Presi-
dent Somers explained that the
appointment Of Murray in Cords place
was in the line of civil service promo
tion. Cords has not shown up at the
works for the past two weeks.
The appointment of Murray, however,
was laid over. as was also the appoint
ment of Fred Schussler to succeed Muir
ray.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
ONLY A QUARTETTE.
But "Captain" Graham Calls 1t a
Rald-More Coming.

What is termed raid was made at the
Gutenberg race track Saturday after
noon. Jack Graham and his assistants
applied for admission and no objec-
tion was made. Under the supervision
of Mr.. Carr. w. P. Carnly, of the Pal
isade Club; Thomas Weller. of Winona
Club; Richard Ford, of the Goth am
Club, and William Henry, of the Elk
Club, were arrested on descriptions out
lined in the warrants. The prisoners
were taken before Justice Lockwood, who
had established an Office outside the
track. They waived examination and
were admitted to bail in the sum of $500
each. Superintendent Carr became se-
curity.
The prospects are that more arrests will
be made this afternoon. Justice Lock
wood was busily engaged all the morning
making out warrants, which he placed in
the hand of Graham.
Lockwood still has batch of complaints
for which he has not issued warrants, and
the outlook is that arrests will be made
every day this week If there is any rae
ing.
Lockwood will establish permanent
office near the track today, SO that neither
time nor fees may be lost.
THE GRAND JURY TO INQUIRE.
The Grand Jury will tomorrow begin a
thorough investigation into the contro-
versy over the Gutenberg race track.
Subpenas have been issued by the Grand
Jury for the appearance of the fol-
lowing witnesses:-Justice Frank H.
Lockwood, George w. Speer, Cap
tain John Graham, Edward Schutt
Thomas Murray. Charles Beatty,
Luther Ryer, Frederick w. Beatty, Peter
Graham. James Graham, Abram Graham
and John Hayes. Hayes is an ex-fireman.
Il IL ii H. n.,1 1.v1A
two years ago, and it was said that he
is endeavoring to get square" with GER
tain political men by acting as iuformer
against the race track. 1t was Hayes
made all of the complaints upon which
warrants have been issued.
1t was said at the Court House today
that Constable Reed has warrant for
the arrest of Captain John Graham,
charging him with assault and battery at
the race track.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
VERY LIKE WAR,
Chile Must Apologize And
Make Reparation-
HarriSOn'S Mes
sage.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 1892.
Harrison's message on the Chilean situa-
tion accompanied by the documents, cor
respondence, &c., in the case, was sent to
Congress today.
The message reviews all of the evidence
in the case, and says he feels compelled
tost and upon the demands of the note of
the 21st to Minister Egan.
These demands are that the Chilean
Government must apologize and make
reparation for the assault upon the Balti-
more's sailors on October 16.
That the Malta circular note of Decem-
ber 13 must be withdrawn.
The language must be disavowed with
as much publicity as it was circulated or
diplomatic relations with Chile will cease.
Mr.. Egan's recall will not be considered
until these matters are disposed of.
The President in stating his reasons
for making these demands, advised that
they be confirmed and enforced by Con
gress.
MUCH EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITAL.
Before the message was sent in, great
excitement prevailed throughout the
city. The President had expected mes
sage from Chile, in which case.
of course, his communication
would either be withheld or
modified. Nothing came. however.
Assistant Secretary Adee said that if
any cable had been sent from Santiago.
even late last night, it would not be in
Washington translated before late this
afternoon.
Every seat in the capitol building was
occupied before the Congress assembled.
Every one was anxious to hear
the message read. and rumor
that Secretary Blaine had died during
the night only heightened the excite
ment The message was referred to the
Foreign Affairs Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
ANNESS HAD TO MOVE.
His Building Trenched on Mes
chutt's L0t-A New
Hotel.

Another building which will add to the
beauty of Montgomery street, between
Washington and Warren streets, is about
to be. erected by P. F. Meschutt, the pres
ent proprietor of the restaurant
at Warren and Montgomery streets.
The plans for the proposed
structure have been approved, and bids
or the work will be received by Mr..
Meschutt next Saturday. The contem-
plated building will be five story struc-
ture, brick front, with stone
trimmings. The new building will be
located at No. 80 Montgomery street, on
the site of the building so long occupied
by Ed Dickinson as a saloon,
and which was recently destroyed
by dGe fire .s The lot lot frUm which Rn,,as is
Brothers for $4,000. The building will
be 25x95 feet, allowing five feet in the
rear for ventilating purposes.
The ground floor Will be utilized as a
dining room and the upper floors for
sleeping apartments. The building will
probably cost $50, 900.
When survey was made last week it
was discovered that the building, No. 80
Montgomery street owned by the
Anness estate, was four inches on
Meschutt's property in front
and nine inches in the
rear The Anness heirs were
notified and the front of their build
ing, which had settled aud sagged. was
lacked up and moved over four inches,
and the rear extension was torn down and
rebuilt
Work on the Meschutt building will be
begun as soon as practicable. With this
addition to the block, in connection
with the New Jersey Title
Guarantee and Trust Company's,
Post Building and that occupied by
George E. Watson. the block will con-
tain some of the finest business houses in
the city
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
THERE WAS SMOKE AND PIE.
And Great Fun at the Hudson Wheel
mems Clubhouse.

The "smoker" held at the Hudson
County Wneelmen's clubhouse on Bel
mont avenue Saturday evening was a
jolly affair. Each guest on entering the
gymnasium, received churchwarden
clay pipe. Large baskets of tobacco were
conveniently placed, and long before the
entertainment began the room was filled
with dense smoke.
President T. F. Merseles opened the en-
tainment with several topical songs. and
the applause was hearty.
Professor Deane, the prestidigitateur
mystified the boys with his sleight of
hand. Bouts by several local boxers
proved very interesting. The racket"
closed with a pie eating match
between Nose, Pete and Bob,
three colored youths. The prize was
an alarm clock, and the way Bob put
the pies out of sight would have even
put BILLY" Huson to shame. Bob was
getting the best of the eighth pie when
the others, who had stored away but
four each. threw up the sponge.
A collation. was the closing feature.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
NEW THiEVlNG FIELDS.

Ferryboats Are Now Laid Under Contri-
bution-Sullivan's Discovery.
Daniel Poncha, an Italian, was arrested
this morning while endeavoring to make
his way across the Erie Railway Ferry.
His actions attracted the atten-
tion of Policeman Sullivan. who
thought he was hiding some
thing under his coat. 1t proved to
be big brass journal weighing about
twenty pounds. 1t was tied about his
waist. Investigation showed that the
journal had been stolen from the ferry
boat Passaic.
All ferryboats will be inspected at once,
as this is the first evidence of any raid in
that direction by railway thieves.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
VALENCIA BOAT CLUB.

A House Warming That Gave SatisfAc-
tion All Round.
The Valencia Boat Club of Hoboken
gave an opening sociable at their hand
some club house Saturday night. Among
those present were:-President Lehman,
Mrs. Lehman. Counsellor Henry NJ. Nutz-
horn. Mrs. Nutzhorn, Councilman Henry
J. Timken, Mrs. Timken, Henry
kilian, Miss Gerken, Mr.. Henry Schroe-
der, Mrs. Schroeder, the Misses Mathey,
Mrs. Gehrs, the Misses Becker and the
Misses Bindewald.
NJ. Boschardt was Chairman OF an effic-
lent Reception Committee. The COM
mittee responsible for the success of the
affair was composed of Henry Timken,
John Seeboldt and Charles Beckers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
25

known as "rhe swamp" 1t is an unsav-
ory neighborbood, situated in the heart OF
the city, and surrounded by the homes OF
well-to-do people. 1t is a resort for GRIM
inals, and robberies and fights have been
nightly occurrences. There are now a
half dozen men and women in Jail await
ing trial for crimes committed in the
neighborhood. Chief McChesney has
ordered the police to be prompt in arrest
ing all suspicious characters. The Mer-
Ger Branch of the State Charities Aid Is
also interest," ed in improving this locality
They recommend that the streets be
widened and better lighted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
LYDDY AGAINST LYDDY.
Almost as Long as Jarndyce VS.. Jar
dyce.

Almost as Long as Jarndyce VS.. Jarn-
dyce.
Lawyer Robert Lawrence attempted
this morning to secure dismissal of the
suit of LYddy against Lyddy. which has
been in the Court of Chancery for sew
eral years. The suit grew out of a
family quarrel over some property at
Long Branch. Last spring the COM
plainant died and Lawyer Wilson secured
an order substituting the complain
ants legal representations in the
suit. Before Mr.. Wilson could act
he died and nothing having been done in
the matter since. Mr.. Lawrence wanted
the case dismissed for want of prosecu-
ton. The Chancellor said he would dis
pose of the matter next Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
Parson weih Gets Rive Years.

The Rev. John Weih, alias Schneider,
who confessed to having robbed thirty
five churches, was today sentenced to a
term of five years at State prison. He
was given similar sentence two months
ago, and both terms will run together,
making in all but five years. When Welch
was arraigned for sentence two weeks
ago he acted so insanely that Judge Lip
pincott requested the County Physician
to examine into his sanity. He was found
to be sane enough to answer for his
crimes, and was in consequence sentenced.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
Arlington cemetery,s New Trustees.

The annual meeting of the Arlington
Cemetery Association was held this morn
ing at the Cemetery Office, No. 2S9 Wash
ingtou street, over the Provident Savings
Bank. Trustees were elected in plaza Of
Julius H. Pratt, whose term had expired,
and of Mr.. George w. ClerIhew. deceased.
Mr.. Pratt was reelected, and ex-Asse m
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
HUNTER AND WILD CAT.
Wilson Jacobus Has Lively Encountsx
with Feline.
Special to the jersey CITY Nsws.

Special to the jersey City Netcs.
BooNToN, Jan. 25, 1S92.-WilsoR
Jacobus, an old Sussex county hunter,
had an experience with a wild cat at
Nix's Hill, Saturday, which he will not
soon forget. The animal seemed frantic
from hunger and attacked Mr.. Jacobus
by jumping on his back.
Mr. Jacobus succeeded In shaking the
animal off, and then drawing his re-
volver, shot it through the neck, severing
the jugular vein. The animal was three
feet long, fourteen inches nigh and
weighed thirty pounds. 1t is the largest
wild cat ever shot in New Jersey.
1t had experience with hunters before,
as a number of shot in it's launches testi-
fed, though the wounds had healed up.
Jacopus brought the animal home, and
several gasnes in his shoulder gave evil
dence of the truth of his story.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25

In another column of today's NEWS will
be found the annual statement of Henry
w. Eaton, resident manager of the
United States branch of the Liverpool,
London and Globe Insurance Company.
Insurers will find the facts and
figures presented, worthy of at
tentiou. They show the company's
total assets to be 81. s62 S47 %, of which
81, $50 220 IS is the surplus. The git-edged
pecially remarked, consisting of 81, ,574, 500
in real estate, $2, ,3l0, ,6S7 so loans on bond
and mortgage. S21l5, ,937 so in United
States Government, State and city bonds
and 81, 010, SAG. SO cash iu banks and trust
companies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
SHINE WAS In A HURRY.
Entered by the Rear as the Barkeeper
Left by the Front.

Left by the Front.
Robert McDermott, bartender in NJ.
]. McMann's saloon, No. $685. Seventh
street, gave thief a lively chase last
night He was about to start for home
when he heard peculiar noise inside.
He unlocked the door and re-entered the
saloon. A moment later man lodged
past him and started on a lively run
down Seventh street McDermott fol-
lowed, calling tor help. In passing a
street lamp at Henderson street McDer-
mott recognized the man as Daniel Shine.
He notified the police, and at 4 O'Clock
this morning Policeman Kingman picked
Shine up. He admitted his guilt to
Justice O'Donnell, and was committed in
$500 bail. Shine effected an entrance
over transom in the rear of the store
little too soon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
PORTER CLEARED THE CROSSING.
And Also Slightly Damaged Three Erie
Locomotives.

Charles Porter, of No. 425 Henderson
street, employed as a breakman on
the Erie Railway. started Engine No.
1877 which was standing near
the Henderson street crossing yes
terday, and beside endangering
the lives of number of people did about
$500 damage to engines Nos. 1913 and 1893,
with which No. 1877 collided. Engine De-
spatcher Davis was an eye witness to tn e
occurrence, and held Porter until the ar
rival of Policeman DAILY, who arrested
him on charge of malicious mischief.
Porter stated this morning that he only
wished TO get the engine off the crossing.
He was committed in $500 in bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25

The report of the financial condition of
the New York Life Insurance Company,
to be found in the advertising columns of
today's NEWS, shows a condition of re-
markable prosperity. The assets foot up
S12O, 7l0 69O64, with gross surplus of
$14, 70S, ,675 So.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
COUNCILMAN GEAYBR's FUNERAL.
lad to Rest in Flower Hill Cemetery
Many Mourners Present.

Many Mourners Present.
The funeral of Councilman John G.
Geayer took place Saturday afternoon
from the family residence on the Hack
ensack Plankroad. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Archdeacon Jen-
vey of Hoboken. and the Rev. ]. JUS
tin of Union Hill. A large number of
friends attended the services and accom-.
panied the remains to their last resting
place in Flower Hill Cemetery.
The pallpearers were:-Ex- Mayor Rus
sell. Theodore Butts. Mayor Conway.
Emil Grcth. Councilman Merritt, Edward
Burger. Edward Ackermann and L. c.
Phillibert
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
RUM CRAzED PETER ELMORE.

Tried to Kill Himself, But Only Broke
His Ankle.
Crazed by rum. Peter Gilmore, thirty
two years old, of No. SO Grand street, at
tempted to end his life by jumping to the
ground from the second story window OF
his house. distance of eighteen feet.
The man was picked up unconscious and
removed to the City Hospital. An ex-
animation showed that he had broken his
left ankle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
Dined at Snake HILL

District Attorney Winfield. Charles
Esterbrook. Assistant Prosecutor Noonan
and Clerk John Noonan of the Board of
Freeholders were the guests of Warden
Grimes Saturday at the Penitentiary.
ner and the guests had jolly time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25
THE CASEY MACHINE COMPANY.
Stockholders May be Required to Make
Up the Deficiency.

The seemingly indeterminable case of
the Casey Machine and Supply Company
came up before the Chancellor
again this morning. In this
case the assets of the insolvent
company were sold three times, and each
time the purchaser failed to complete the
purchase.
Finally it was sold to Mr.. Patterson,
the complainant in the suit, for 81, 900.
MIR. McGee wants to have suit conf
menced against the stockholders for the
balance due ON their stock TO make up
the deficiency between the bid aud the
liabilities. The Chancellor will dispose
of the matter next Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-25

biyman David Young. of Newark, was
elected in place of Mr. Clerihew
The Board of Trustees for the coming
year will be Charles H. Dummer, John
Linn, jules H. Pratt, Charles C. Jewell,
David Young and Henry F. Torrey.