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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
WORKERS FOR M'DERMO1T.

The West End was ablaze last night.
An open air ratification meeting under
the auspices of the Engineers Union,
was held at the corner OF West Newark
and Tonnele avenues, and the working
people In the neighborhood turned out in
large numbers to hear Allan l.. McDer-
mott eulogizsd as the champion OF labor
All the speakers were laborinR men
and what they said was brief and to the
point and made an impression on the big
gathering. The meeting was called to
order by Andrew j. Smith of the En-
gineer's Union and Mr.. Thompson acted
as secretary. The speakers were Thomas
p. Masterson, President of the Shoe
makers Union; General E. M. Lee, Will
liam O'Brien, President of the Labor
Union; Robert O. Farrien. of Typograph-
ical Union, and Patrick Mcclure OF the
Knights of Labor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Ruin Wrought by Yesterdays
Great Storm.

CHIuAao o, April 2, 1892 2.-The reports Of yesters
days storm show it to have been the most gem
eral as to extent In many years. Giving to the
general wreck of the telegraph lines, the fuli
extent of the loss of life will not bo
known for several days to come, bus
it Is known that the list of dead will reach al
least So The list of tue injured numbers over
one hundred The States of Colorado. Nc
braska, Iowa, Missouri. Wisconsin, Illinois
Texas and Indiana were swept by furious gale
of wind. rain and hail In some places rising TO
the force of tornado
The loss in the way of property cannot as yet
yet even be surmised but there can be no doubt
Shat when all the reports are in, the figures VIII
reach into the millions.
Kansas leads the list in the matter OF
fatalities. 1t is known that eighteen persons
lost their lives. and that fifty-seven were in
iured. These are figures based upon authen.
tcated reports What the additions will bs
when news comes from outlying counties, aud
with which no communication has yet been had,
is matter of conjecture.
Certainly Judging from the facts at hand, It Is
to be- feared that the fatalities will at least be
doubled.
Towanda was the heaviest sufferer. There
six persons were killed and twenty-three In
iured,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

as soldier, but we want civil officer
for Mayor One who can run his fingers
through the papers of that Office and in-
stautly detect flaw. [Applause.] Now,
that's not an oratorically .embellished
flight of eloquence. but is dead case OF
hard, plain. common sense" Laughter
and applause. ;,
Mr.. O'Neill complimented the standard
bearers of the various assoc iations
present. He spoke highly of candidate,
Thomas J. Kelly. who was cneered to the
echo, and said every Democratic candl-
date of the district Tor sixteen years nao
always found In him staunch and faith
full ally. [Cheers.l
The meeting closed with three rous1n
cheers for McDermott and Kelly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
reasons for the changes asked for. without
the danger of being misunderstood"
THE NATIONAL DELEGATES.
Routine Doings of the Newark Methodist
Conference.

Routine Doings of the Newark Methodist
Conference.
Special to the Jersey City Ne,cs.
MoRRIsTowN, April 2, 1S92.-The cleo
tion of clerical delegates to the General
Conference to be held in Omaha, Neb.,
on May l, resulted yesterday as foolows:---
Rev. DR.. H. A. Buttz, Rev, DR.. ID. b.
Lowrie, Rev. s. P. Hammond, Presiding
Elder of the Paterson District; Secretary
of the Conference Rev. John b. Dodd OF
Little Falls
The two lay delegates to the General
Conference elected were;-William Il.
Beach of Jersey City and William n.
Murphy, Newark. Richard Grant of this
city and Colonel e. q. Dobblns were
elected alternates.
There was q sharp struggle over the
fifth delegate to the General Conference
who was elected this morning. On the
first ballot 160 votes were cast, 81 votes
being necessary to q choice. There was
no erection because the highest number
received was g. for Rev. j. b. FaulKs OF
Haverstraw, N. Y.
Mr.. Faulks made a speech in which he
Withdrew from the contest In favor OF
DR.. Brice. There were cries or mo! NoF'
ali the time he was speaking, and when
he concluded by moving for reconsider
alton of the vote there were many pro-
tests, and several members jumped to
their feet, all speaking at once.
Bishop Bowman raped with his gavel
to quell The noise, and as 1t continued ne
saiu:-
Children. be quiet; schoolboys. behave
yourselves" !,
1t was said good naturedlv, and 1t had
the desired effect. The house was as still
as church.
Mr.. Halleron shattered the calm by
SAYING ., =, +,o uo.o .na
nv race'is nearly run" He Withdrew
his name.
The Rev. ]. B. Faulks was elected on
the seventh ballot, receiving "a out of l64
votes.
There was long discussion at the
opening of the session this morning upon
Conference to change the Book o.
Discipline SO tnat pastors woulc
be obliged TO report statistics
of proressed conversions in their charges
during the year, and these statistics bt
printed in the annual minutes. The reSo
| luton was lost by an almost unanimous
vote.
The report of Presiding Elder Brus
choten, of the Newark District, shovel
| that the years. work was begun undel
embarrassing circumstances, inasmuch al
| a great many of the ministers wer'
unable to perform pastoral
service owing to illness. How
ever, the churches are one and al
| on solid financial foundations. The pre-
| siding Elder urged the holding Of revival
| to countera CT skepticism. sweep ava.
worldliness. clothe Christian people will
power and save sinners.
An invitation from President Buttz t.
visit Drew Theological Seminary at Madi
| son on Monday was accepted: A specia
train will be provided.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
LOCAL CAMPAIGN JOTs.

Fred. A. Sauer and Thomas #. Christie, letter
carriers in the Newark Post Office, appointed
under the Cleveland Administration, have been
asked to resign This makes five Democrats re-
moved this month
A rousing meeting of the Michael ]. Lawless
Association of the Third Aldermanic district
was held last night The straight Democratic
ticket was endorsed. An address urging the
support Of Mr.. McDermott was made by Stand
ard Bearer Lawless.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
In Memory of Lansing zabrIskie.

The Bar Association met yesterday afternoon
at the Chambers to take formal action concern
ing the death of Lansing Zabriskie. Charles s.
Black, President of the Association, opened the
tribute to the dead man and his illustrious
father.
Messrs. Jacob Weart James Fleming and W.
draft suit able resolutions. They reported suit
able tribute of respect, which was adopted after
euogistic speeches by Messrs. Weart, Taylor
and nthPrS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
County Road Hearings.

The meetings of the Commissioners
appointed to condemn lands for the pro-
posed new County road have been already
announced in THE NEWS. For the pubic
information, however, they are here re-
peated:--
First section-City Hall, Bayonne, Thursday.
April H. at two p. m.
Second and Third Sections -Chanceilor,s
Chambers, No. ! Exchange place, Friday, April
15 at two p. m.
Fourth section-court House. Thursday, April
IA at two p. m.
Fifth Section-Cry Hall, Hoboken. Thursday.
April IA, at two p. m.
Sixth Secton-Cty Hall, Hoboken, Friday
April Is. at twop. IN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
County Road Com missioners Resigp.

The resignat ions of William H. Muirheid and
Colonel E. P G. Lewis as Commissioners of Con-
demnation were handed Judge Werts today in
Chancery Chambers and accepted.
Mr. Muirheid was appointed for Section 8. His
health is so bad that his physician has ordered
him to go to a Southern climate and remain
there number Of months.
Colonel Lewis was appointed for Section 8, but
he finds himself unable for business reasons 10
properly attend to the duties.
The successors will be appointed by Judge
Werts within few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
$4,000 Gone in Smoke i.

Fire broke out at a quarter to six O'Clock this
morning in the three-story brick tenement, No.
s16 Garfield avenue. The fire started in John
Monahan's saloon, which is located on the first
floor, and rapidly communicated to the apart
ments above. Box No. 62 was pulled by Frank
O. Cole. but ST. 500 damage had been done before
the flames were quenched. Mr. Monahan's loss
is $1,000, and John Kaiser, the owner OF the
building, places his loss at 81, 500. All is covered
by insurance. Cause unknown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
JOHN MONAHAN CLUB.

The John Monahan Association held a
rousing meeting last evening at the
rooms on Garfield, near Communipaw
avenues. All the Democratic candidates
were endorsed with three cheers and
tiger. Short addresses were made by
James Baker and Daniel J. Smith.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

The prominent real estate auctioneers Warren
& Nugent, offer remarkable list of properties
for sale in their list in today's advertisements.
T he List of Salesr gives the time and places
list includes the ''Old Ropewalk Property y the
Stilsing estate and the Washburn car wheel fac
tory. Warren & Nugent have built up an i'm
mense business by the able way in which they
conduct auction sales.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
J,ap. Kuapp,s Picture.

The members of the Hudson County Bar As
sociation met last night at the Hotel Washing
ton to view the picture Of Judge Knapp, which
was painted by Harrison and which was sub
mtted for approval The Association concluded
to buy it for S425 The picture will be hung in
the Court House, but the ownership will remain
in the Bar Association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
Secretary Kelsey Sworn In.
e.,oc;<,J n, fho .Tprseu lIt,, Ne,rs

HpectdE 20 Lte JefSeN GUY VetOS.
TRENTON, April 2, 1s92.-Secretary of State
Henry O. Kelsey was yesterday sworn in for th 9
new term to which he was recently appointed
by Governor Albeit. Mr. Kelsey was first ap-
pointed Secretary of State by Governor Ran
dolpn, in July, 1870, to fill vacancy caused by
the resignation of H. n. Cougar. His term ex-
.pired- in 1871 and he was reappointed by Cover
nor Randolph for a full term of five years, and
has been reappointed by Governors Bedle. Lud-
low, Green and Albeit. He entered upon his
fifth full term yesterday. Mr.. Alexander II.
Hickey also qualified as Assistant Secretary
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
winding Watches

A dealer IN watches of thirty years. ex-
perience says that he has known many
men who have tried to wind their watches
every morning instead of at night, but he
has never Known one to succeed. There
are men who wind their watches at fixed
hour every day, but men in general are
accustomed to wind them just before 60
ing to bea, and they seem unable TO
change that habit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
WEST BERGEN DofNGs.

Epworth League No. 1904 will give an enter
tainment for charity, at the West side M. L.
Church on Thursday evening, April 81.
Morton Place has shown wonderful improve
ment during the past year. New and elegant
dwelling houses have been butt and more are IN
course Of erection, and in contemplation. Mr.. G..
Z. Reynolds has erected several and will build a
few more
Messrs. A. and j. Hale, of West Side avenue,
have left for Amityville, l.. l., to spend week
duck hunting.
Mr Robert Davidson, who has been III Tor
some time, died -avening. HIS death IS
mourned by la = friends Inc iu-
neral will take "enooh. tne
interment to be ~.
Some of theI ""
avenue have Ne
Street and Ie
sidewalks in YORK
Is well done qepaireo
show upw'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
For Investors. ;

Under this caption E. A. DAILY & Co., the real
estate dealers, offer long list of bargains for
those desiring good investment. Prices and
summary of properties are given in the adver-
tisemeut In addition to the properties in Jer-
sew City they have pieces in all the large cities
of the State They invite offers after inspec-
ion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

Is practiced by many people, who buy inferior
articles OF food because cheaper than standard
goods. Surely infants are entitled TO the best
food obtainable II Is fact that the Gail Borden
s'Eaple'' Brand Condensed Milk is the best in
fant food your grocer and druggist keep
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
Didn't. Know Columbus.

"What hapdeued four hundred years
ago this year?" asked Freddte's teacber.
Don't know" answered Freddie, ..I'm
only seven years old. ."-Horper's Young
Folks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

WASHINGTON. April 9. 1892. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours Tor
Eastern New York. New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania:-Wa with
rain. Rain tomorrow morning, followed
BY clearing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
IND,

BoYLAlzf ,t No. II sackett street. on Friday.
sprji l. 1892 Mrs Boylan. wife OF John Boylan.
Notfcs OF funer al hereafter.
DATESMAN-At his residence, No. lis Erie street
on March 81, 1892. William Datesman, aged slxty'
seven years IL
Funeral services in Easton, Pa, on Monday after
noon
KkMPER.-On Wednesday. March so. 1892. Sarah
Jane, wife Of H. Ed. Kemper, In the fortythird
year OF her age.
street, south Brooklyn. N Y, on Sunday April y,
az TN g. m.
Irterment at Yonkers. ny.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

Judge Werts thIS mOrlihg aPPoIHteu OO11
stable John Zeller Sergeant-at-Arms of the
County Courts. The position has been vacant
since the death of Charles Stahl some five years
ago,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02
Dsath Of Charles w. Fosdick.

Second Assistant City Clerk Charles w. Fos-
dick, of Hoboken, died this morning OF Bright $
disease. The deceased was young man recent
Iv married and was an active worker in the
Democratic party, and was a member of several
benevolent socie ties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-02

The great reason for the success of Hoods
sarsaparilla is found in it's positive merit. 1t
cures where other preparations fail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-21

Immediately after Court this morn.
ing, benjamin Nields, attorney for the
receivers OF the knau1f Organ Com
pany. filed his answer to tho applica-
ton OF W. Nj. Byrne, to have record
oil bond of the company corrected.
The receivers John Filling and Fred
Nv. Curtis, nsiied that the Judgment be
vacated on the ground that no condi
lions OF tho agreement existed ut the
time lie Judgment was entered. The
Court decided to hear argument on
the matter next Wednesday.
II. ii. Ward offered all exception to
the report OF the road commlsslo ncrs
OF Brandywine hn ndred, and as ked
for review OF the entire matter. / he
case was held under consideration.
DO hu LuieHZo, who plead not guilty
to an indictment charging him with
leo mmitting an assault with intent to
lc ommit rape OF young woman,
through his attorney, Austin Hurring-
ton, Withdrew that plea and entered
one OF assault.
iina OF $3.50, and he imprisoned one
year.
i A jury was then drawn to try the
case OF Ella Swiggett and Bessie Crum-
lish, both oolored, charged with the
larceny Of about 10 cents worth OF
coal from tho Wilmington and North.
ern Railroad Company,
The State was represented by Victor
B. Wooley, and the defendants by VIM.
L. Smalley. A number OF witnesses
were examined on both sides, and sew
eral for the defense testified that the
accused was of good character. The
Jury retired at i2.25 o'clock md re.
turned In five minutes with a verdict
} of not guilty.
This case cost the county at least
zone hundred dollars, and Is another
: ILLUSTRATION of the manner In which
Justice is dispensed here.
Christopher Brooks, eolorei, was
charged with larceny, aud plead not
guilty. lie said he WAS not ready for
, trial as his witnesses were not present.
! Elijah Dean, indicted for assault
with intent to kill, plead not guilty.
William Faulkner, colored, noted
!, chicken thief, plead guilty to CARRYING
"a concealed deadly weapon, and was
sentenced to pay line of t25 or be
imprisoned ten days.
Frederick Ieat, colored, plead gull
ty to carrying a concealed deadly
i weapon, and WAS sentenced to ton
a days imprisonment, or fine of S25.
Shortly before O'Clock, court ad,
.iourned until 2.2G o'clock this after.
moon,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-21
FOURTH EDITION


RUSSIA In Famine T1mos,D was the
subject OF more than Interesting ad-
dress by Francis b. Reeves, In the
West Presbyterian Church, last ev en-.
ing. Tbs learned gentleman came to
this city upon the invitation OF the
Presbyterian Alliance. He was intro
duced by Mr.. George W. Bush, preel-
dent OF the Alliance, The Phlladel-
phia Relief Committee was organized
several years ago with the Mayor as
1t received over slOO, 900 for the
Johnstown sufferers 1t has dlstrlbut-
ed over goo, 900 to the famine stricken
nation.
The steamer Indiana was sent to
Russia on Washington's birthday
The Conemaugh sailed on April 23rd
for ReRa. Five ships In sill were sent
to the relief OF the starving people.
He stated that too much could not be
done for the starving millions OF
peasants.
The Russians were full OF love and
gratitude for the kindness showered
upon them by the people OF America.
Mr.. Reeves was received with open
arms by tho officials of Russla, and was
never treated better in his life. In
Russia at least $15,000,00O were con.
tributed by private means, in addition
tho Gar gave half that amount from
his private purse, and the government
gave about 560,0O0,001.
The receptions TO tho Americans wero
not confined to the nobility. One Sat
urday night at least 10, 900 people con-
gregated In front OF the hotet and a
serenade was given. An address OF
Welcome and thanksgiving was pre-.
scented by committee.
With an official of the Government,
lie went to Bogoroditsk to start on
tour through tho famine district,
About twenty provinces were afflicted
Count Bobrlnskay. The estate con
tanned 10000 acres, $4,000 peasants, L.
600 horses and 100 dogs.
A house to house inspection was
mnde OF a village In the province OF
lula. The people were wretchedly
poor Two thirds OF the families were
on the relief list and nearly all required
further relief. In one house forty
people lived and three COWS were In
the house. The children slept on a
shelf near the roof. The old people
slept un the stone. Most OF the peo-
pie Il, "a on sour broad,
The system OF relief In the country
was 4 md to be OF the best. The no.
hility OF Russia are working nobly for
the poor people. He met Count Toll
stoi and took tea with him. OF the
100, 900 900 of people in Russia. only
one-tenth are property owners. About
33A pei cent, of the income of the
people is takel for taxes. He thought
the cause OF the famine was religious
and political. the people are idolators
and politics is interviewer with their
religion.
They are resigned to their fate, be-
lieving that what ever is, Is right.
! They have from 100 to 200 holidays u
year and drink great dea! OF white
/ spirits
/ Upon tho conclusion of his address
on motion OF Mr.. William X. Crosby a
/ vote of thanks was rendered TO Mr..
/ Reeves.
The Rev. William p. Swartz spoke
briefly Of the work OF the Alliance,
which has for Its object city evangeli-
zatlon. A collection was taken up.
Mr.. Reeves was the guest OF George
/ w. Bush.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-21

The annual festival OF st. Matthew'S
Mission wus celebrated last night. the
eve of st. Matthews Day. After a
short service conducted by the Bishop
the missionary In charge. ii. d. speak
man, made report OF the work OF tho
past year. There has been SO sessions
of the Sunday school, II celebrations
OF Holy Communion l43 other services.
Addresses were made by Bishop Cole
man. the Rev. II. Ashton Henry and
Mr.. Moses Brooks.
The report Of the work OF the day
nursery was then made by Mrs NJ l..
Robinson, showing that about 100 diff
ferent children have been cared for
during the year at different times, and
as high as II at one time. That the
work is entirely undenominational in
Its character and tho subject OF rellgi-
Gus connection has nothing to do with
either those who compose tho assoCla-
tion, (of the Is composing the board
OF managers only six nre commune
cants Of the Episcopal Chulch), or
those whom the work Is desired to
benefit. There is no attempt nor de-
sire to prosolyte the infants who are
placed In the nursery, Mrs. Robinson
also reclted Potatoes" a poem on
praying and not giving. Choice must
cal selections we're rendered by Prof.
/. Leslie Carpenter. Miss Reba Gal
lagher, Masters Thomas ard John
Wilson, after which light Tefresn-
mentS were served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-21

NEW CASTLE, Sept. 2l.--President OF
City Council Frazer exercised his oil
Cial capacity MS mayor pro tenn yes
terduy, aud he found u number of
cases awaiting his action. Samuel
Cologne, Hungarian, WAS charged
with assault on his wife, but the charge
was not proven ana Cologne was fined
SO and costs for dlsorderly conduct.
John Miller was fined = and costs for
interfering with Officer Tobln. Mary
Druduskey was compelled to pay for
malicious mischief, her offence being
the throwing of u bucket OF walter on
one of her nrighbors. William Fair.
fax. charged with being drunk and
dlsurderlv, was dismissed With the
provi5o that lie would leave town i'm
mediHtely. ....
Rev. j. b. Blake. of Mt. Salem A. NJ
II. Church, has arranged for special
services in the church this week
Rev. B. b. Stokely will preach this
evening. ... .....-.
Announcement has been made of tho
wedding OF John E.ConnolIy. the we'll
known tailor, and Miss Gormley of
Wilmington,
J. NJ. Wise, Sr., is visiting friends in
! Mhidletuwu.
John Martin has returned from an
extended trip.
}. 0 Roberts and wife are attending
the eneampment in Washington.
| The City Gornet Band has been en-.
gagged 10y the uniform rank OF the X.
q. l.. of Wilmington to accompany
4 them in that city on October u. 20.
/ lunIbus Day.
AT tina meotlng of the Ladies' Mite
Society last evening, it was decided tu
hold II festival and supper on Satur,
day evening, Oct. $. The arrange.
ments viii be completed on Monday
evening next.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-21

The death OF John O. Stirling OF
Monday ct his farm a half mile or *
west Of the town OF Newark. removes
from life an honest business mar
that had few equals, certainly no su
perlors In honesty and strict integrity
OF character.
Mr.. Strings health for some years
past had not been OF very robust
character and hence when he became
quite Ill d few weeks ago no alarm wei
felt as to the result, but about last
Thursday he contracted a severe cold
which refused TO be controlled until II
had developed into congestion OF the
lungs, whom the end soon came.
Deceased was for many years fore
man OF the carpenter department OF
the DuPonts powder works on the
Brandywine. Relinqulshing his posi-
tion q few years ago, Mr.. Stirling
bought the large and productive tarm
OF =. M. Donnell and three years age
removed to it.
Mr.. Stirling was In his 10th year and
leaves a widow and seven grown VI
children. three daughters and foui
sons. The funeral will be held at the
late residence Of the deceased to.mor
row (Thursday) at 10 a. m. The re
mains will then be removed to Greer
Hill cemetery, where final servicei
will be held and lnterment made IL
that cemetery,