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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
MR.. BURCH'S SUICIDE.
Despondent From Disease
and Financial Trouble,
He Shot Himself.
A BLANKET. ENYELoPED HIS HEAD.
The Revolver the Same his Son
Used to Shoot His Wife
and Himself.

EDhriam ]. Burch, a.weu known travels
ing salesman, who lived at No 465 Ber,
gen avenue, committed suicide early yes-
terday morning by shooting himself in
the head with revolver.
Burch was sixty-fiye years old and for .
number of years had suffered from ens
largement of the liver and bronchitis.
Although he was under treat
ment he gradually grew worsas
and during the past weak he
suffered intense pain. He got mp four
O'Clock yesterday morning, took reTol-
Yer from his bureau drawer and WenS
out to the kitchen. He wrapped >
blanket about his bed so that the repott
of the weapon coald not be heard, aud
placing the revolver against the roof QS
his mouth, fired.
THOUGHT HE HAD TAINTED.
His wife heard his body drop to the
floor. and, thinking he had faint4d,
rushed out to the kitchen. She fO1Ad
her husband lying on the floor in the IAld-
die OF the room in a pool OF blood. she
thought that he had a~hemorrhage, ,k4Rd
rushed to the hydrant for Watef. IN
sink she saw the revolver, al
1t flashed upon her that her
husband had shot himself She at once
summoned Mr.. Tremery, who lives on
Wv hoOl DSioWS dnu LIZ 6J46 was SUM
moned.
The doctor found that the bullet had
pierced the brain and said that the
wound was mortal. Burch died five
hours later. He remained unconscious
until his death.
A POPULAR MAN.
Burch was very popular in the Bergen
section. He was the representative Of a
New York perfumery house, and mad a
very good income. He was charitable.
Much of his money was given to the poor
aud needy. The result was that
when he was taken sick and had
to resign his position. he had no
funds TO support his family and
this. together with the iucurable diseases,
made him respondent and caused hiH. TO
commit suicide.
His son Charles. who was a policeman
in the city, shot himself and his wife sew
eral years ago with the same revolver his
father used
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
FUNERAL OF SISTER ANN CELESTINE.


Sister Ann Ceiestine, Snperioress of the
Sisters of Charity of ST. Joseph's Church.
was buried this morning from that
church. Solemn high mass was cele-
brated by Mgr. Seton, assisted by the
Kew. (. W. Smith as deacon, and the Rev.
John McHale as suo.deacon. Sister Ann
Celestine died Friday last of heart
failure.
She was born fifty-two years ago in
New York, and received her early educa-
tion from the Notre Dame Sisters, Boston.
She later studied at Madison, N. j.,
where she was professed twenty-eight
years ago. She was first stationed at
Paterson, going from there to Orange.
sixteen years ago she was sent as Su-
perioress to st. Joseph's, where she re-
mained till death claimed her. She was
of an exceedingly kindly disposition, and
beloved by all who knew her. She WAS a
cousin of Chief Donovan. of the Hoboken
Police
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
internal de-sentions in the Marion Wilt
lng workers, several mouths og9. There
Was no defence in court today.
BLIND PASTOR ON TEMPERANCE,

An Extremist antI-IdquOr Sermon Ey
the Rev. Thomas Houston.
The Rev. Thomas Houston preached an
interesting sermon to the temperance go
cleties of Jersey City at tie John
Knox Presbyterian Church last night.
Inc following societies had large
delegations present, Crusade Division
sons OF temperance, Royal Templars of
honor and Temperance. Knights of Tenn
perance and Fisk. Hudson and Ivanhoe
Sections. Cadets of Temperance.
Inc church was crowded to the doors.
Mr. Houston said:-'T am glad that some
one IS taking a stand for temperance. The
saloons are growing more numer-
Gus, bnt it Will not do for
you TO get discouraged. You must go
iurWaro. .'r stand your ground. aud DO not
give an inch. Although you know
you are outnnmbered do not become
discouraged. You are fighting against a
wrong thai Is greater than slavery. This
rum traffic cannot go on forever.
Onr homes are being ruined and
tne futures of our young men
ruined and some day, it NAV not be far
OH, the people will rise in their might
and crush 1t. It almost makes NV
blood boil to hear our so-called
church members saw that thew
believe in temperance and that they wish
US success In our effort but connot join
us because they believe just a little'
won't hurt them. These people are doing
as much to encourage the ram traffic as
the sot who makes the saloon his head
| quarters.
What we want is total abstinence.
sign pledge and be man. Some peo-
pie have come to be and said, I will sign
the pledge II you will allow me to take a
little alcohol when am sick. l don't want
| to have anything to do with such people.
They would be sick al the time and the
pledge would do little or no good.',
Al the close OF the service several people
signed the pledge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
LAFAYETTES BANNER RAISING.

Under the auspices of the Lafayette
Democratic Association there will be a
parade and ratification meeting tonight
at the corner of Pacific and Communi-
pow avenues, and a banner bearing por-
traits Of the National candidates viii be
upfurIed.
The line Of march of the parade has
been arranged as follows:-Start from
corner OF Grand street and Pacific avenue
to Bramhall avenue to Halliday street TO
Communipaw avenue to Van Horn stree {
to Johnston avenue to Pine street to
the meeting will be Congressman Ed
ward +. Mcdonald, Judge William S.
DAILY. Senator Robert S. Hndspeth, ex--
Senator William D. Edwards and G ON
mitteeman Thomas Jacobs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
THE BUeKMAsTERs DEFEATED.

The famous suit of the Buckmasters
over large number of the lots In the
New York Bay Cemetery, which has
been in the Court of Chancery for some
time was before Vice Chancellor Pitney
again this morning. The Masters report
In the case decided that all the lots
claimed by the Buckmasters which had
been sold by the Trustees
should be accounted for; that
the lots should bear their
share of the expenses of running the
cemetery and that the trustees should re-
ceived a reasonable compensation for the
work they have done. The Buckmasters
objected to that part of the report which
gave the trustees a salary. as they said
those officials had never been paid before
Argument was heard on the objections
and the Vice Chancellor sustained the
roDort
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The second annual charity ball of the
Young Peoples Hebrew Association. will
be held this evening at Woods Hall.
The regular NEE ing of the Board of
1r de will be held at their rooms, over the
Second National Bank. on Wednesday
evening, October 10. at s o'clock A dl-
rector's meeting will be held at 7:S0
O'clock
The October meeting of the Cosm
Club will be held at Hotel Washil G 1a
this evening The question for discus lou
is Should Immigration z |,
and if SO, how?"
Superintendent Thomas Sayfel the
J. c. & b. r. R.. returned yesterday from
four week. visit to Iowa.
The Tax Commissioners are hard ct
work on the tax assessments. The work
of provit G the books has been completed
and the rate will be struck in the early
part of this week
There will be meeting of the Board Of
Aldermen tomo row evening.
There were SO many claims to be audit
ed by the Street and Water Commission
ers. this morning. that it was decided to
adjourn the meeting until tomorrow
morning at ten o'clock.
The funeral OF ex-Coroner John G..
Hushes was held this morning from st.
Mary's r. G. Church. There was a
solemn requiem mass of which Father
Kelly was the celebrant and a DELEGATION
VI HOACSLcIb anu buS AueElCAu Legion OF
Honor, of which the deceased was mem-
ber, attended the funeral.
Hugh Shea, ten years old, of No. I'll
Twelfth street fooled with some matches
about keg of powder in the yard of his
home yesterday afternoon. The keg ex.
ploded ana the boy was frightfully burned
about the face and hands. He was taken
to st. Francis Hospital.
This morning Charles Hanley, forty
four years old, Of No. AZ Manning avenue.
was thrown out Of his wagon at the cor.
ner of Jersey and Railroad avenues and
was badly cut about the head and body.
He was attended by DR.. Dickinson and
taken to his home.
A chattel mortgage was fled with
Register Fielder this morning. It was
made by the Berkeley Club to William II.
Furman, ex-President Of the Board OF
Alderman, and Jean G. G.. Cottier. to se-
cure loan of $3.50 on Promisory note.
George Sunkie, a keeper at the Pentten
tiary, had mis- hand caught into the ma.
chinery of the stone crusher TODAY and
mutilated. He was sent to his home for
treatment
William R. Chandler of No. All South
Sixth street, Philadelphia, who was nadlv
scalded at the Central Railroad
station at Communipaw on Wednesday
last, died Saturday afternoon at the Citv
Hospital. his body was removed Co
Speer's morgue.
James miller, no home, a veteran who
fought with the Twsnty-first New Jersey
Regiment in the late war, died at tha
City Hospital last night from consum =
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
THEIR LIVELY HONEYMOON.

Miss Mary O'Brien was married to Mi
chael McGarry at HoboSen yesterday
afternoon. The young couple de-
cided to spend their honeymoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Mccarthy of
No. 629 Grand street. The event was
celebrated with music. song and beer, and
at three O'Clock this morning Michael
McGarry started in to lick Mccarthy.
The young bride and Mrs. Mccarthy
took hand in the row and allhands
were locked up. Michael McCIrtny was
badly injured about the head, and
had several stitches put in
his scalp at the City Hospital. The quar-
tette will be arraigned before Justice
Kimmeriy tomorrow morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Land Lubbers Lost.

The football elevens of the steamship
MAZE stic's Athletic Club and the Ameri-
Gus Athletic Club played spirited game
yesterday afternoon at the latter's
grounds, Americus Park, West HoDeksn.
Association rules governed The sailor
lads were out on their mettie and drio-
bled and passed the ball to perfection,
which gave them victory by goals to !.
Fayer made all the goals for the visitors,
three being scored In the first half Seller
saved the home team from goose egg by
making goal in the first half on a sharp
Kick from centre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
wheelmen,s Bowlinp Leapua.

A meeting of the Wheelmen's Bowling
League was held at the Cosm opolitan
Hotel on Chambers street last evening
There were in attendance, Raymond,
Brooklyn B. c.; Nesbett, New York B c.;
W. Scudder, Jersey City A.C.; W. Millar,
Atalanta Wheelmen. and Mcfarland,
Manhattan B. G.
The Schedule COMMITTEES report that
they will have a schedule of games pre-
pared by October 26. when the next meet
ing of the league will be held.
The opening games will be played on
Election Day. The Elizabeth Athletic
Club Cyclers were admitted to member.
ship in the league last evening,
1t has been decided to award only two
club prizes this year and one individual
trophy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
ADOPTED THE MAYORS SUGGESTION.

The City Hall Commissioners met this
morning and decided to postpone the re-
ception of bids for the new building un-
til November 13. Bids for the plllng
work have been advertised for, but
Mayor Wanser suggested that it
would be better to receive all the
bids at one time. His Honor's suggestion
have been adopted and Architect Broome
directed TO prepare the remainder of the
specifications as quickly as possible.
Mapor Wanser is OF the opinion that the
reception of bids at one time will simplify
matters greatly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

The Sylvia A. C.'s stag on Saturday
night was lively animal. 1t was held
at Kessler's Hall. A large audience as
sembled and were well entertained The
feature was the boxing bouts aud dozen
clever men put on the gloves.
The Beehive A. c. will meet this even
ing and effect reorganization. Officers
will be elected.
The trustees of the Lorillard A. G. will
meet tomorrow night.
The Aroma A. e. will meet tomorrow
night and complete arrangements for the
Rlonthly sociable t. be held at the club
rooms No. 95 Bergen avenue next TIL urs-
day evening. The rooms have been pref
tily decorated for the event.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
It was Another Slim

Jim Glynn. the we'll known heavy
weight pugillst, was not the James who
officiated as one of the judges at the Bee
hive A. C.'s boxing tournament. He
would not have desired this explanation
made had not the method of his name
sake in writing decisions long before the
bouts had been closed been SO widely crit
icised and condemned. Jim. the fighter,
Is now training for his battle with Jack
RYAN of Troy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Found GUILTY.

Joseph Mills of Harrison was tried in
the General Sessions today for the lar
ceny of a vest aud two shirts. and for begt-
ing Eriah Wood with an axe handle. Mills
denied both charges. He declared that
he bought the vest and shirts f8r SIS
from an unknown man and thaI2he did
not strike Wood and only threatened him.
The Jury found verdict of guilty on
both indictments. 1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record of circulation Of books for
home reading for the week ending Octo-
ber Is was as follows:-Genera1 works, O;
philosophy, %; religion. 81; sociology, 81;
philoIogy. 2; natural sciences, 65; useful
arts, 55; fine arts. 65; literature, 147: fic-
tion. 1854; juvenile fiction. 1,s43 history.
Ill; biography, 6S; travels, 116. Total,
6.026.
Of this number there were delivered
through the delivery stations. 8 263. Num-
Der of borrowers registered during the
week, Al.
TOTAL number of registered borrowers,
12 462
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
HOBOKEN'S GERMAN DEMOCRATS.

The German-Democratic Club, Of the
Fourth Ward, Hoboken, had a grand
rally Saturday night, and unfurled a
of large concourse OF democrats.
Addresses were made pv w. Holt
Apgar. Assistant Prosecutors Of the Pleas.
Of Mercer. and Assemblyman j. Van
Syckel, ofBridget0n. Mayor Stanton pre-
sided. Previous to the banner raising the
Nd. J. Coyle's and Hoboken Pioneers
paraded through the Fourth Ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Sure Thing for MAY.

Alderman Max Salinger was nominated
by the Republicans of the Second AS
sembly District on Saturday night for
member Of Assembly. Salinger received
eighteen votes from the twenty-six dele
gates and was unanimously nominated
Ex-Judge VIM. P. Douglass was the choice
OF the Re ublicans and he would nave
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Death Of Ex-Postmaster Reichsnberger

Oe8tn OF E1-fostmaster NeicnenDerger.
Ex.Postmaster Conrad Reichenberger
died suddenly of apoplexy at his home.
No. 4O5 Grove street, shortly before one
O'Clock yesterday morning. The deceased
was wellknown character in the lower
portion of the city. AT one time he
was active In politics. He was a
Republican, and served as Poormaster
from May, 1880 until November. 1882 In
1877 the Police Commissioners were
elected and Reichenbsrger ran AGAINST
Nathan Il. Fowler, who was the Demo.
cratic candid te- Reichenberger was de-
feated. AT the time of his death Reich
enberger was an insurance agent. He
was tifty-one years old.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Nnhndr,a nArlfnr

There can be no denying the fact that
In spite of much that has been unsatis-
factory In the now defunct Empire State
racing season, mainly caused by the
ssnseiess blund ering, partialitv and geu-
eral Incompetence of that barnacle In
CT usted body the Board of Control, the
racing public bade adieu to Morri- Park
on Saturday With regret. = Sporting
World.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Du BoIs-suddenlv nctoh

pu Bois. - 49, ~ HuneSE
Funeral services at his late res,denca No ~
e9Isage street; Heigh!S October Il, at three p II
FLINT. n October IS. 1892. George Il. onlv son OF
tniro year - - $40 SfsHss-
funeral from his late residence No. LIT Wash.
two O'Clock r. NJ ' > 0S'o'eh 4e' az
lnterment at convenience OF family.
AcELHlNNY- On sunday, October f6 iso2 at l,av
lase ,e residence No. 5 Fourteen tn Street nnie
widow Of Andrew Mchlhfnny n ns,i1a ts.A ~ ~
Wn,.seuHl Sounty Donegal, Ireland
ana friends are respectfully invlred ia
attend Funeral, from st LucVss fsh1,rcS fs .ss "a ~
silseentn streets. on Tuesday at hair past nine
Interment in Calvary
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Change on the Providence and stoning-
tor, ST. amship Co. Line.

The Providence and Stonington Steamship Co.
announce that passenger sezfsce via the Proyi-
dence Line will be discontir I'd for the winter
after October IS. The S. onhgton Line will as
usual run throughout the year. as this is the in-
side Sound route and especially desirable in
winter. The new steel steamers Name and
New Hampshire whcl have proven very POI u
lar boats during their first summer season iu' t
ton Line.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
No Trouble At Y-sterday's Funerals.

There was no trouble between he men,
bers of the Undertaker's Association and
the Coach Drivers Union at any of the
funerals in this city yesterday. The ex-
animation of the four drivers, who brutal
iy assaulted Michael Alexander in New
ark avenue saloon last Friday night.
will be held before Justice Martinez this
afternoon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Campaign Notes .

The Peoples party OF the Fourth AS
sembly district held Convention Satur-
day evening and nominated James L.
Murphy for Assembly.
Prosecutor Winfield will address large
mass meeting this evening at Border
town.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
Weather Indica,ion.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5, 1885,. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania = Slightly cooler
on Tuesday morning; northe easterlv shift>
ing to southerly winds.
Hartnett's Thermometer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
That old wll1Ing workers, ROW.

A jury today awarded John w Bothem
$500 damages against john H.
Peloubet and Charles Lyuch for
false imprisonment The arrest
Of Bothen was brought about by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

Hudson County Circuit Court

calendar, Tuesday October IS A. ID.
1892. Supreme aud Circuit Court cases
Nos l66, 8, So, So, IS. 76. s6. 81, %. 9s, "a,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

As preventive Of the Grip Hoods Sarsapa
rilla has grown into great favor. Il fortifiss TIA
system ana purlties tie blood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17
The water specifications Not Filed

Chief Engineer Ruggles did not file the
specifications tor the acquisition of a new
water supply with the Street and Water
missioners this morning. Three of the
members of the Board have looked over
them and have ordered several changes
made, which, In their opinion. will be for
the best interests Of the city. The changes
will cause delay of at least another
week in the completion of the specifica-
tions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

Mr.. Fielder today, and he cordially ac-
capted.
II was also decided to invite all clubs
not represented at the meeting, uniformed
and not uniformed. to participate in the
three parades.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup. the old reliable. will
cure every case of cough or cold. .s$s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

F. 8 NJ. Schaefer Brewing Co, TX, are now
botsling their swieneI., Especial Dark'' Brew
and Lager Beer. ;,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-17

bears witness to the blood of Democrats
who. Forgetting politics, sprang to the de-
fence OF their country's banner when it
was assailed ~
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-08-02
IS WATSON DISGRACED!
INVESTIGATIONS GO TO PROVE
HIS CHARGES FALSE.
The Report of the Committee Will be
Submitted This Afternoon
Perhaps.

By Telegraph to the State Chronicle
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-The special
committee of the House, investigating
the charges made by representative Wat
son that members had been seen on the
floor of the House to stagger and reel
from drunkenness, met this morning.
Ex-Governor Josiah Patterson, of Ten.
nessee, was the first witness called.
Witness said he had never noticed
member drunk on the floor of the House
and SO far as he knew the statement was
untrue. He had known Mr.. Cobb since
his arrival here as member of the
House, and the day that Mr.. Cobb made
his speech on the Moves Rockwell con
tested election, he (Mr. Patterson had
listened to him throughout his argument
which was very long and exhaustive
one. He had seen MIR. Cobb drink from
a cup but as to its containing whiskey
he could not state, but as to the charge
that Judge Cobb was drunk he
wished the public to know it
was not true Witness sat
within four feet of Mr.. Cobb while he
was making his speech Mr.. Watson
made statement to the effect that he
was satisfied with the investigation as it
had proven that his charges were true,
and that he did not intend to make the
charge generally against the House, but
only against individuals. Mr.. Bynum
said that this House was as sober and
dlgnitied body as he was ever
in. Delegate Smith, Of Arizona,
was next called. He was present
when Mr.. Cobb spoke on the day
meEtiones. He was sure that Judge
cobb was sober. He had never seen any
members staggering and reeling about
the House. General Mayer, Of Louisiana
General Wise. of Louisiana; w. 2. Hep
burn, solicitor of the treasury; represen-
tatives Rayner, of Maryland; Kilgore, OF
Texas Long, of Texas; Breckenridge, OF
kentucky; DeForrest, of Connecticut
Fellows, or New York; Mutchler OF
Pennsylvania; Tracy, of New Y ork Fun
ston, of Kansas: Rockwell and Cum
mings, of New York; Wheeler, of Ala
bama; DUNCAN, of Ohio; Wise and Mere
dith, of Virginia, and Mr.. Dcvine
one Of the official stenographers
VINO TOOK Mr. CoDp s speech OF
the day in question, all testi
fed that in their opinion Mir. Cobb was
not drunk, and they further said tha
they had never seen drunken member
; reeling about the floor. Mr.. Cobb viii
| be heard by the committee tomorrow
morning. Chairman Boatner expects t
have the committees report ready by to
morrow afternoon. Representative Simp
son says he may submit a minority re
port, which will assert that Watson
change has been sustained