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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
COUP D'ETAT FEARED.
The French Army the Bar
rier Against the Over
throw of the Re-
public.

PARIS. Dec. 81, 1S92-The excitement
over the Panama scandals is greater to-
day than ever, and the widest reports
are af1oat of Monarchist plots and coming
arrests. 1t is asserted that Herr has been
in communication in London with agents
OF the Count de Paris, and that the expo.
sure OF the There cheeks is directly at
tributable to Royalist influence.
Another rumor is that the officers and
Deputies, as well as civilians, connected
with the Panama scandal have had it
lnt1mated to them that their salvation
lies in an espousel of Royalist schemes
and that all their offences will be con-
doned if they will consent to betray the
republic.
Confidence is placed by we'll informed
people in both these rumors, and it is ap-
parent that Royalist agents have assumed
an activity they had not displayed for
years, and there is also evidence that
HoyallSt money is again af1oat. Should
affairs take turn favorable to u coup
d'etat III behalf of royalty, it is said that
the young Duke of Orleans would be Sc
lected to lead the attack.
Ihe young duke iS more popular than
any other member of his family, and his
offer to serve in the army as a conscript,
when he came of age, made wild ely
favorable impression.
The great difficulty in the way of
Royalist coup is that there are yet no
signs of disloyalty in the army.
M. de Freyclnet, the Minister of War,
is untoucned by the scandals that hav e
besmirched his colleagues, and particu-
larly RouVier, and he has the devoted
and loyal attachment of the generals in
higher command.
The military forces in the neighbor
hood of Paris are Kept under the strictest
discipline. ana the greatest vigilance
is exercised to prevent any tamperiug
with the troops. The officers OF the army
ara, as rule, of Republican sympathies,
the Royalist and Bonapartist elements
and especially the former. having been
relegated. on various pretexts, to lnnoc-
uous positions
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
A BLACK MANS ESTATE.
His Dusky Heirs Clai m That They Have
Been Defrauded.

Been Defrauded.
Four colored women appeared before
Vice Chancellor Green this morning as
complainauts against William H. De-
Wolf.of Hackensack. They were Rosanna
Smith and her three sisters. These,
together with another sister and two
brothers inherited tract of land
at Little Ferry, Bergen County,
which is now worth several thousands
of dollars. During the panic of 1878, the
property greatly deprecated in value,
and De Wolf claims that the seven JEFF
ferson brothers anc sisters made him
their attorney. in fact to manage or sell
the land and pay them 50 per cent. of
what he could make out of it. This the
Jeffersons deny, claiming that as they
eau neither read or write they had no
idea of the nature of the paper they
signed. but were led to suppose that it
was document by signing which they
would receive some money.
De Wolf then transferred the property
to man named Smith, who transferred
it back to him, Having thus acquired a
title, De Wolf nortgaged the property to
John Thompson, who fs now seeking to
foreclose the mortgage. De Wolf claims
that the heirs owe him more than the
property is worth, and he wants an ac-
counting. The Vice Chancellor reserved
his decision.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
NOTED CLERIC MISSING.
Where Is Rev. w. f. Watkins, Who
Used to Preach for Vanderbilts?

Where Is Rev. w. f. Watkins, Who
Used to Preach for Vanderbilts?
New YORK. Dec. 81. 1S92-Rev. Wilbur
+. Watkins, formerly pastor of the Holy
trinity Church, at Madison avenue aud
Forty second-street. which is attended
by the Vanderbilt family. mas been mys-
ter1ously missing from his home in Phil =
adelphia since last week.
Mr.. Watkins resigned the pastorate of
OF the Church of the Ascension in Phila-
delphia recently because of a church war
which grew out of his dispute with the
organist.
1t is believed by his friends that he is
suffering from melancholia on account of
this trouble.
A dispatch from Norwalk, Conn.,, says
that the missing Clergyman visited his
son, Rev. S. H. Watkins. of Grace
Church. that city, last week, and left
there Saturday for this city, presumably
to return to Philadelphia.
Learning by telegraph from his mother
M onday that his father had not returned
nome, Mr.. Watkins went to philadelphia.
tic found that his father had drawn all
bis money previous to leaving home, and
told some of his friends that he was
going abroad, never to return.
When In this city MIR. Watkins visits
the family of Thomas f. Rowland, 329
Madison avenue, few doors from his
former church,
A reporter who called there this morn
ing was refused all Information regard
ing the missing divine
Although Mr.. RoWland's son admitted
that he knew of his disappearance. he
declined to say whether Mr.. Watkins was
there or had been there, whether he had
gone abroad or what was the cause of his
disappearance.
''We have decided to say nothing what
ever about the matter" said the young
man, "and l can give no information
whatever"
The reporter learned that Mr.. Watkins
name was not on the passenger list OF
any steamers which sailed Saturday, on
that of the Elbe, which sailed yesterday.
or those of the Freesland, La Champagne
or tue Garmanic which saiIad tndn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY.
Election of Officers and Directors-M
George Youne's New Enterprise.

Election of Officers and Directors-Mr.
George Young's New Enterprise.
The annual election of officers OF the
New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust
Company took place Yesterday in the
Company's building on Montgomery
street. One of the surprises of the cleo
tlon was the resignation of the popular
Treasurer and Secretary, Mr.. George W.
Young. Another was the creation of II
new Office. to be known as Assistant
Treasurer. The resignation of Mr.,
Young is explained by the fact that he
has accepted the Office of President of the
United States Mortgage Company of New
York. This company is not new one,
but under the old management it was
not the success hoped for The company
has been reorganized and now has cap
1tal stock of So. 100 900, with $500. 600 sur
plus. The brilliant career of Mr.. Young
as Treasurer of the New Jersey Title
Guarantee and Trust Company has made
for him reputation which brought him
the f1attering invitation TO accept the new
responsibility. His friends wish him
every possible success. He enters upon
his new duties January 1.
The ballotfng of the stockholders of the
New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust
Company, yesterday, resulted In the re-
election of Abram @. Garretson as Presi-
dent. William Il. Corbin and George F.
Perkins Vice Presidents. John Olendorf,
Title Officer. In the Board of Directors,
vacancy was caused during the past
year by the resign alton of Frederick D.
Linu. Mr.. George Young was elected to
fill his place. The other Directors are:-
Abram @. Garretson, Charles l.. Corbin,
Frank Stevens, VIM. 6. BuIhsted. E. f.
g. Young. JohntaC. :Bssson, d. Witt,
Van Buskirk. Henry LembecK. George f.
Perkins. William H. Corbin, Frank H.
Earle, John A. Walker and James b.
Vredenburgh. The new office of as
sistant Treasurer will be fill9d by J. E..
Hulshizer, Jr. The office of Treasurer
and Secretary has not IS yet been filed.
Who Mr.. Young's successor will be is not
knnrn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
VOYAGE OF THE MAJESTIC.
Terrible Seas Encountered and the We
sci Much Battered,

Terrible Seas Encountered and the Yes
sci Much Battered.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 81, 1S92.-The
White Star line steamship Majestic,
Captain Parsell. from New York Decem-
Der "a for Liverpool, arrived here this
morning bearing evidence of having had
a very tempestuous voyage. Her tunnels
were battered and her sites and upper
works were coated with salt.
- The height of the seas that boarded
her may be judged from the fact that her
crows nest the place on the foremast oc-
cupied by the lookout, had been demol-
iShed.
The Majestic met heavy gale on De-
cember IS, when in latitude 10 N, longi.
tude 90 w. "a tremendous sea soon got
up, anu tons upon IONS of water boarded
the steamship. causing much discomfort.
The sea was on the port bow, aud this
caused the Majestic TO pitch and roll
heavily. Several of her passengers who
attempted to walk about the saloon were
thrown from their feet aud sustained
trivial injuries.
On the day of the gale the steamship
made only 365 miles. The time of her
passage was six days and ronrteen hours.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
THREE WERE RUN OVER.
Lewis Fishers Horse ,1nfiicts Injury and
Endangers Life.

Lewis Fishers Horse Inf1icts Injury and
Endangers Life.
Lewis Fishers horse ran away from in
front OF his store. No. 103 Newark avenue,
at quarter past eleven today. with a
light delivery wagon attached to him.
Turning into Grove street at a racing
speed, the horse ran upon and knocked
down Mrs. Longwell, of No. 200 Morgan
street, and her two children, Mamie, six
years, aud Frank, four years old.
crowd quickly gathered about the
prostrate lady and her two children and
helped them up and to Philips drug
store. DR.. Baker was called. Mamie's
right shoulder was fractured, Mrs. Long
wells left leg was bruised and little
Frank received several bruises.
Patrolman Archibald called the Second
precinct patrol wagon and Mrs. Long
well and her children were taken to ST.
Francis's hospital. Mrs. Longwell and
the boy were not hurt badly, and after
receiving attention at the hospital, all
three went home. The horse was stopped
on the next block.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
TALE OF TWO MORTGAGES.

A peculiar case occupied the attention of Jus
tice Puster in the First District Court this morn
ing. Two years ago Henry M Denton loaned
Edmond Hanna $40, taking as security mort
gage upon Hanna's personal property.
Hanna was unable to meet the note when il
became due and Denton then caused the issue OF
new mortgage of $50, which included accrued
David Jones, bookkeeper for William Farrier.
Jones brought suit TO recover through Counsel
lor DENIM. Counsellor Fury, for Hanna
claims fraud, inasmuch as it is said that the
original mortgage of $40 is still in existence.
The trial was had by jury. The jury is still
ont
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21

DEATHS.
BENTLEY-In this city on December 90, 1892, Cora
Neafie, wife OF W. II. Bentley. aged thirty -one
years.
Services at her late residence. No. IL Howard
place, on December p at 8 P. M.
Burial at Ellenville, N Y.
DUNNEGAN-In this city ON Monday. December 10,
1892. John Dunnegau the eldest son of the late
William ana Bridget Duunegan,
Relatives and friends of the family also mem
bers of the Jersey City Fire Department. the
James ). Donnelly Association and kver Fifth
full Council No. 2S1, A. l. Of H.. respectfully
invit to attend the funeral on Thursda,, Decen-
ber Y. at nine A. NJ, from his late residence No
2OO Thirteenth street; thence to st. Michael's
Church, where solemn hign mass of requiem will
be offered for the happy rep )se of his soul
FORBES-on Tuesday. december 20, 1892 Janet
beloved wife of kenneth Forbes.
Funeral from her late residence No. 189 Mercer
street, On Thursday, December 22 at TWO o'clock
P.
MUNZING--On December 10. 1892, William J. NUM-
ing, aged ST xty eivht years md six months
Relatives and fri nds of The family also mem
bers of Eagle Lodge, No. 53 f. & A. NJ, an /
Acacfe hapter, o. r. S. are respectfully vited 10
attend the fnneral services on Thursday Dec u aC
2so'clock p. M, at his late residence, 5t Newark
MUKPHY-on Tuesday, December 20, 1892 Ellen
Murphy, the beloved daughter of Hannah
Yahoney aud the late Jonn Murphy, aged
tw ntytwo years and ne months
Relau es and friends OF the ramil, are respec.
fully invited to attend the funeral from her late
residence, No 500 Hend erson street, on Thursday
December 70, at u p. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
BRITISH COTTON LOCKOUT.

LONDON. Dec. 81, 1S92-The first break
in the great cotton Lockout, which has
now lasted for over six wee ks, is expect
ed to occur shortly.
Present indications lead the operatives
in the chief cotton spinning districts of
North and Northeast Lancashire to be-
lieve that the mills at Oldham and Pres
ton will resume operations next week,
working three days week.
In the event or these mills starting up,
it will afford the now locked-out opera
tives much announcement, aud Will
enable them to subscribe a portion of
their earnings to the strike fund of the
Amalgama5ed Association of Opera tive
Spinners, which is subjected to heavy
drains upon It's treasury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
SINGIN' SKEWL IN GREENVILLE.

Last night in Bamber Hail. Greenvile, the old
time ''Sing in Skewl'' was given by number of
Greenville young people, with "Jedediah Ras-
sett" CHerbert Quaifel the ''overgrown kid, -
and Miss Marjorie Bassett," the sedate and
matronly ''schoomarm.' The entertainment
was for the benefit of the Young Mems Christian
Association, and large number of people were
present. Jedediah created roars of laughter by
his Yankee impersonation and funny isns Miss
Bassett's songs were excellently rendered, and
she was loudly appauded. Among the scholars
were:-Misses Gertie and Maud Petit, Jennie B.
Mastetson. Edith Kay, Mamie Smith, Minnie
Gimbert and Jennie Simonson. The entertain
ment was great success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
DODGED THE CAMERA.

The Glass of 1892 Jersey City High School, had
set yesterday afternoon for having its picture
taken. The Secretary had notified the members,
and in the afternoon, as many as were not away
buying Christmas presents. were supposed to
and proceed to a well known photographers
But there had been some misunderstanding
Half appeared at the photographers and an
other at the school; there was period of wait
ing each for the other, and finally everyone
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
THE P0LICEMEN'S DANCE.

The Police Mutual Aid Society has selected the
following committee to superintend its annual
ball:-Detectfve Doyle of Headquarters. Patrol
men H. Logan and Heath of the First precinct,
Captain Ke ly and Patrolman Conneil Of the
Second, Sergeants McGuiuness and Losmasney
Of the Third, Patrolmen j. D. Jackson and
Wilcox Of the Fourth, Detective Egan and
Patrolman Mackey of the Fifth, Roundsman
Engels and Patrolmau Lnner of the Sixth, and
Patrolmen KIburn and Mccoy of the Seventh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
FIREMAN D0NIGAN DEAD.

Fireman John Donigan, of Engine No. 8, died
Monday night Of consumption, at the house of
his sister. He was formerly driver for the
the fire at Kralfy's scenery storehouse in
Eleventh street last spring, at which Chief
Guiton was killed. He had not been well since.
He was about thirty years old and had served
in the fire department about eight years. His
record is excellent
The Donnely Association of which he was a
mem ber adopted resolutions of respect and con-
dolence at their meeting last night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
DAUGHTER AGAINST MOTHER.

Young Miss Ann Mccormick was the com
plainant in Justice o. .DonneIl's Court this morn
ing against her mother, Mrs Ann Mccormick, of
Fifth street, near Henderson, widow. The
daughter said her mother had got drunk several
times recently and destroyed their furntur
impossible to live with her Mrs McCormi ok
admitted that the charges were true and asked
for mercy. She said She hoped she wouldn't DO
shut up during the holidays but the Justice
sent her to jail for ten days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
NORTH RIVER BRIDGE.

The Fight Against the New York APP
proaches to Be Renewed.
The fight against the extensive system
OF approaches proposed by the New York
& New Jersey Bridge Company, will
likely be carried into Congress and the
Legislature this winter.
AT the next meeting Of the Sinking
Fund Commissioners, Comptroller Myers
and Chamberlain Grain, the special COM
mittee appointed to give public hearing
on the matter, will report vigorous
protest against the scheme.
The facts brought out at the public
hearing served to increase the opposition
OF the city officers to the plans of the
bridge company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
OLDE FOLKE IN SCOTCH CHURCH.

Last night in the Scotch Presby terian Church
Father Earle's Old Folks concert was given
under the auspices of the young Folks So
cety,' of the Church The entertainment was
largely attended, The young folk were at
tired in costumes of olden times and rendered
their respective parts in pleasing manner
Choruses, solos and recitations made up the
programme. Those in the audience who were
endowed with strong lungs and had certifie / to
their musical training, were permitted to take
part in the singing of the closing chorus
America
A goodly sum was netted from the entertai n
ment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
ICE ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

1t Prevents the Running of Packets
From st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 81. 1892 Business was
practically suspended on the river here
today. All packet lines have Withdrawn
probably for the season, as every
indication is for colder weather.
With the low stage of water. the chan
nels Of the river are past navigating by
even the lightest draught steamers.
The first new made ice in the river ap-
peared today. and should the weather
continue cold The river will be closed by
the gorge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
@9S" PLEASURE CLUBS BALL.

The second grand entertainment and ball of
the '9S" Pleasure Club will be held tomorrow
evening at Bergen Hall. The officers of the
club President, Nicholas W. Foley; Vice
President, James Cussius; Financial Secretary
William Sinnott; Recording Secretary, Daniel
Coleman; Treasurer, Nicholas Stanners; Ser
geant- Arms, Nicholas Walsh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
OUR AMERICAN BARONESS.
Miss Cuyler of Baltimore to Become
Lady Gray EgertoD.

LONDON, Dec. 81. 1892-The marriage
OF Miss Woyne Cuyler, Of Baltimore, Md,
to Sir Philip Henry Brian Grey-Egerton
will take place on January 4. Sir Philip
is nephew of the sixth Earl Selkirk, and
is a Captain in the Fourth Battalion of
the Cheshire Regiment.
Miss Cuyler is daughter of the late
Patrick Cuyler of the United States
EDgineering Corps. IL is claimed by her
friends that she is one of the most beauti-
full women in the world
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
FOR A BROTHER ELK.

A benefit performance will be given next
Sunday night at Ross Theatre, Hoboken, to
meet The expenses incurred by the illness and
death of the late John Hammond VINO was a
popular theatrical manager. The deceased was
a member of Hoboken Lodge of Elks, and Mr.
Martell manager of 'rhe South Before the
War; Company, who is also an Elk, offered the
services Of his entire company, and the
kind offer has been promptly and thankfully ac-
cepted by the Hoboken Elks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
NO RESPITE IN PITTSBURG,

PITTsBURG, Dec. 21-Charles J. Peshall,
OF Jersey City, came here yesterday to
ask Judges Acheson and Burlington for q
writ to prevent the execution of Edward
w. Hallinger, the negro who is sentenced
to be hanged in jersey City on Thursday
They refused to assume jurisdiction in
the case. Mr.. Peshall SAID he would
decide by the time he reached Harrisburg
whether he would try the Unitbd States
Court in Pniladelphla or go to Washing
lou and try the United States Supreme
Court again.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
PAID FOR HIS SPINE.

Cornelius Hart on March 49, was driving a
lumber wagon down Grove street, when it col
lided with one of the cars of the North Hudson
Railway Company. The collision was SO violent
that piece of lumber flew up and struck him
on the spine. causing paralysis. Hart sued the
in the Circuit Court awarded him 81 100.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
TO BUY A NEW ORGAN.

A pleasing entertainment was given before
large audience at the Summit Avenue Baptist
Church last night The entertainment was pro-
Fided by the New Orleans Jubilee Singers in
plantation melodies, and was greatly appreci-
ated The entertainment was under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Auxiliary Society, and the
proceeds will be devoted towards the purchasing
of a new organ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
DUQUEsNE IN FLAMES.

PIrTsBURG. Dec 81. 1892 Passengers
on the Pitts0urg. Virginia & Charleston
Railroad this morning reported large
fire in progress at Duquesne, just above
Homestead.
The fire started in row of tenement
houses at seven O'CLOCK
When the train passed six had been
destroyed and others were burning
fiercely The town is without fire protec-
tion. The trainmen said it looked as if
the whole town would burn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
IMPELLED TO STEAL.

William johnson, thirty-six years, seaman.
went into Thomas Coyle's store at No 3}S
Grove street, yesterday, and walked off with
eight small packages of tobacco. He was OBJ
served and Chanceman Lenahan locked him up
He told Justice ODonnell this morning that he
had nothing to say except that he couldn't help
taking the tobacco. He was held for tho Grand
Jury
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
FIRE CAUSES FOURTEEN DEATHS.
Some Lost their Lives While Trying to
Save Others.

Some Lost their Lives While Trying to
Save Others.
PARIS. Dec. 81, 1S92-A disastrous con-
fagration has occurred at Berson, vii
lage of Gironde, and fourteen of the viii
layers were either burned to death in
their homes or We're killed while attempt
ing to escape.
The flames, famed by a high wind,
spread with great rapidity and it was
soon seen that the efforts of the villagers
to fight the fire ould be fruitless.
Attention was then turned to saving
the aged and little children. A number
of the victims perlshed while engaged in
the work of rescue.
The greater part of the village was
destroyed and the inhabitants are in
great straits owing to the lack of food
and proper clothing. The people of sur
rounding villages are doing all in their
power to alleviate their sufierings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
HAMBURGs CHOLERA FEARS.

HAMBURG. Dec. 81, 1S92.-Two fresh
cases Of cholera were reported yesterday,
and the doctorsa are making examina-
tions with view of detecting The bac-
terra. The newspaper LorsenhdJle states
that the United States Consulate Will re.
sumo today furnishing vessels with clean
bills of health, The authorities profess
to have no dread of the cholera return
inO
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
Y. N. C. A. STAG.

The GreenYille Y. NJ. c. A. Athletic Club will
hold stag racket this evening at the rooms,
No. 93 Linden avenue. Among the artists who
will take part are:-The Mccarthy brothers, the
well known musical artists; the Amphion Quar-
tette, James +. Lane. the autoharp king; j. F.
Byrne, comic songs; William Wolfe, baritone;
and E. ]. Dusel. recitationist. Refreshments
will be served during the stag
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-21
NO PAY FOR HER ARM.

Margaret Cullens suit to recover $4,000 dam
4ges from the county, tried yesterday In the
Circuit Court, resulted disastrously for Mrs
Cullen. Some months ago she was sent to Snake
Hill as a disorderly person. While there she
worked in the steam laundry. She caught her
hand in the machinery and lacerated it. When
she was released she sued the county, The jury
rend ,red verdict for the defendant.