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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
NENDIsH CRIME OF BURGLARS.
An Old Lady Assaulted, Then Burned to
Death.

An Old Lady Assaulted, Then Burned to
Death.
CHICAGO. Nov. 4. 1S93.-BurRlary. fol-
lowed by FIRE Of probable iDcendiary
origin. at Frank 8. Wheeler's nous IN
Nilmetts. a su burb Of this CITY. early
this morning. resulted in TWO deaths +.
The dead are:-Unkuown burglar,
shot six times BY Mr.. Wheeler;
Mrs Cross. mother-tn-law of Mr..
Wheelsr, Injured about her head and
burned to death.
About ons thir y o'clock this morning
noises ia the house. Taxing a revolver
he proceeded to Investigates. As he ap-
preached Mrs. Cross door at the
end OF the hall, man appeared
IN the entrance. n seeing
Mr.. Wheeler, made n dash for the stairs.
Mr.. Wheeler fired six shots at the retreat
ing burglar. all OF Them taking effect.
fell at the feet Of q comr sdc. The latter,
frIghlsre ed at his companions fate, He'd
by Mr.. W heller.
The escaping marauder started across
the prsiris after leaving the houes
and was soon lost sight Of in the dark
ness. When Mr.. Whesler returned to
his house, he found the upper portion
In flames aud smoke pouring from
all shs windows. Efforts were made to
reach Mrs. Cress's room, but the IRE was
burning SO f1ercely ana the smoke was so
dense that it was found impossible to do
anything to save her. shortly afterwards
the flames were extinguished by the
Evanston Fire Department and Mrs.
Croas's burned and i~ifelsss body was
carried ont. her head and legs had been
burned away. leaving only the trunk
remaining.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04

DIED..

DIED. -
cL4REE;-on oStessr 80. 1891 at Tannersvills. N.
Funeral services, Sunday, November. s. at half
past four p. ~, Christ Church, Arlington and
Claremont avenues. this city.
1nterinent 1t Wheeling. W. Va.
KoELSCH-On Thursday. November q 1898. Henry
Koelsch, aged thirty three years.
Relatiyes and friends Of the family are respect
fully Invited TO . tend the funeral from his late
noon. Scvember 2, at two O'Clock.
DEACY-on November q 1898, at the residence Of
his parents, fS Chestnut avenue, Thomas
Dcaov. beloved son Of Catherine and John
Deacy.
Funeral private.
Thursday. Novembsx q 1898. Katie, the
only daugh 'er of Nellie A and Edward +, Ryan
agsd stxteen years and six months.
.tatives ana frfendS are respectfully invited to
attond the funeral from the residence OF her
parents on Sunday. Move uber s., at up. II.
Id In this city, on Friday November s. 1885,
his age.
fully In itod to attend the funeral services on
Sunday. November Q, az four r. NJ, at st, Pau1'e 4.
e Church. Duncan avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
A BRUTAL POLICEMAN.
Officer Hunt Clubs Two
Railroad Employees and
Attacks His Sergeant.
DUEL WITH NIGHT STICKS
Captain LANCE, it is Alleged, Re-
fused to Make an Arrest or
Have Charges Preferred.
DUEL WITH NIGHT STICKS

A few minutes past six O'Clock this
morning Conductor Ryan Of the Consoli-
dated Traction Company found PATROL
man John Hunt fast asleep In the con-
ductors' room at the MONTGOMERY street
car stables. Seeing him stretched out on
a bench. Ryan said. "Changs cars. old
man." Hunt awoke, grasped his CLUB.
and Instantly sprang at ths conductor.
Ryan fed from the room, closely pur-
attracted some of the conductors outside.
who vainly attempted to stop Hunt. In
q second the policeman reached Ryan aud
began clubbing him. Starter Stabe
rushed up aud begged Hunt to desist, bur
the oficer turned on the starter aud rained
a shower Of blows on him. Hunt ac-
comDanied the blows by the vilest oaths.
Siaoe ran away. followed by the b. utai
officer at least for two blocks on Mont
gomery street. About this time Ser
gsauts Wilshusen and Eagels. on mak~
Ing their rounds. met Huat, who had
given up pursuing Stable
"What's the matter, Johni" asked
Wilshusen.
ASSAULTS THE SERGEANT.
Nothing" Hunt gfowIed. who has
been telling you anything? los aons OF
your - business what Iappened.n
Sergeant Wilshusep reminded him
that, being a superior officer, he should
report what had occurred.
'Wilshnsenn reared Hunt. s'you big fat
----- you have been looking for
me for q long time. The sergeant rspliei
that he had not been lookiaE aftsr htm
anymore than the others Ia the precinct.
Nothing moro was said, aad they turned
to walk back towards Bergea venue
Suddenly Hunt turned around, and ssiz-
ing the sergeant by the throat. struck
him with his CLUB. at tue same time
yelling like a madman, You're a -
liar"
Wiishusen managed to free himself
from the ofaoer,s grasp, aua drawing his
night stick dealt Hunt n blow on the
head. They separated for 8 moment.
A DUEL WITH NIGHT STICKS.
The crowd which had gathered wit
messed next the unusuai spectacle of two
policemen engaged Ia a fierce conflict
with night sticks. Wilshussn's head was
cut in several places. and his face and
neck badly cut aud bruised. Hunts
head was also cut, and two
Of his teeth were knocked
Braumwald happened along and with
tier aid the Sergeant brought Hunt to
the station house Both combatauts were
covered with blood. AT the Seventh
precinct station house, when the party
arrived, Re undsman Sheridan, who was
at the desk, refused to enter the charge
of DRUNK aud disorderly preferred BY
Sergeant Wilshusen. Captain LABge was
summoned. Later he reported 10 The
Superintendent that Hunt was not drunk
when be met him In the station houss.
Il CAPTAINS STRANGE CONDUCT.
The greatest surprise was expressed b,
those who witnessed the enlire affaiI
when the captain refused to arrest eithel
Of the pair.
Starter Stable and Conductor Ryan
however, have procured warrants 70
Hunts arrest. Sergeant Welshusen will
also begin proceedings against BIN
Superintendent Smith has suspended
both men pending nu Investigation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
ROMAN CATHOLIC news
Women Cannot Serve on the
Altar Except in Cases
of Extreme Necessity.
MISSION AT ST. MARY'S
Security Council, c. B. Il, Gives an
Excellent entertainment
other Parish News.
JERSEY CITY. Nov. 2. 1898.

AN~Ss f
To e Editor of the JERSEY City Netos:
Though n Protestant. / have the past
three evenings attended the evening
lectures at the mission in st. Mary's
Ca holic Church on Second street, corner
Of Erie. / have been greatly impressed
with what I saw aud heard. Oae thing
In the service which I admired very
much was the serving hsys on the altar.
They acted SO respectful and humble
like that / WAS forced to notice them
The question aross in my mind what
suggested 1t I can't say. except IL be the
pressncs only Of women IN the church
II girls are allowed to servs at the altar
as the boys 10. am . regular sub
scriber to THE JERSEY CITY NEWS, and
II o answer this question you viii
greatly obligs.
CONSTANT READER.
We auswer, no; girls csnnot serve on
the altar. except in cases OF urgent ma
cessity. This 10 the dearee OF the Sacred
C~obgregaticn OF Rites of date August "a,
1885, this body of Cardinsis being the
recognized authority OF the church u
answer all questions of this nature.
Only recently the Vicar General OF the
diocese Of Cahers. France, suhmit,ed to
the Sacred Congregation ct Rites n
Similar question. He said
Because Of the per srsfsy Of the times
1t FREQ usutly occurs that. having no one
to serve mass. the priest 10 compelled to
abstain frem Offering the Holy Sacrifice,
unless he avails himself Of the mtRistra-
ton of o woman. But rs the doubt pres
wallis IL there exist In such case the real
necessity whereof there be question In
the decree of the S. CONGREGATION Of
Rites, bearing date August "a. 1885. the
petitioner asks: n the case car be cen-
sidered of pressing necessity when the
priest cannot celebrate Holy Mass aud
when that celebration be requisite
neither to the fulnllmsnt Of the precspt
nor TO the administration of the Sscra-
ments to the sickf"
The s. Congregation returned answer
In the negative.
The second question asked vast
eff the priest. after arranging care
fully within bis reach everything
necessary to the celebration Of the Holy
Sacrifice, In order that women shall not
serve at the altar, may have rsceurse to
the services Of q woman merely for the
responsesi"
The S. Congregation OF Rites answered ,
afirmatively, 'tu case Of pressing necss>
sity," referring the petitioner TO the
afors mentioned decree of August q. 1886.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
HORRIBLE MANNER OF SUICIDE.

LONDON, KY, Nov. 4.-Josis Lonstord.
q weak minded girl. committed suicide
Thursday night in a most horrible man
ner. She fastened a meat axe between
two blocks OF wood in the floor. 81 that
the edge was up, evidently fearing
that the sight OF blood would weaken
her purpose. She tied a handkerchief
across her eyes aud then sawed her wrist
over the dull edge Of the axe until ner
hand was almost severed.
Some time age her brother, George,
killed Amos, another brother. on account
of the latter's relations With the girl
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
DOC" ANDREWS HAD MANY VICTIMS

TORONTO Ontario, November 4, 1893
It is stated that DOC" Andrews,
who is supposed to have fed to the States
to escape punishment for having per
formed an abortion on Lucy Denning,
who died Thursday night. is also respon-
sible for the death of another victim of
his criminal practices. A week ago a
young woman named Nellie Lafontaine
came here from the country and entered
Andrews establishment for treatment.
She was not seen afterward and 1t is
feared she died from q criminal operation.
Charles Andrews and his wife, who lived
with the doctor. have been arrested on
the charge Of abetting murder. The
correspondence in Andrews office,
showing he carried on an extensive bust
ness, and had clients from all parts of the
country.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
WAR ON A. 2. A. MEMBERS.

LIMA, Ohio. Nov. 4. 1s93.-Lats last
night party of about fifty young fell
lows attacked thu nome of Thomas
Singleton, on North Elizabeth street,
kicking in the doors and break
ing In the windows. Singleton
fired four or Eve times at
the intruders, but without injuring any
one. He aud his son rushed from their
house and repel the attack. when the old
gentleman received blow on
the head from q stone which
laid him out. The party then
fed. and @concealed their identity
SO that no arrests have been made. Il is
charged that singleton belongs to the A.,
p. A. A bitter feeling is entertained
toward this order. espscially In the usrrh
end. where Singleton lives, aud the
attack Is said to be for the purpose Of
driving him to another part Of the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04

It Is in their power to do a little toward
1t at least, but as far as eau see they
have done nothing toward bsnedtipg the
city since the election of Mayer
Wznser. The outsome CT this
VIII be an honest victory Tor
the Democratic party IN November T."
Hugh Clark, the next speaker. poured
hot shell int the snemy's ranks. aud hit
,hem soma pretty hard blows BY facts
which he stated. Hs closed by telling the
people 20 vots fer Tsffsy and all tue rest
u the Republican ticket. IL they wanted
the interests Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road and Gauer7t Sewsil protected; but
II they wanted their ~ interests pro-
tected to vote the straight Democratic
ticket clean through.
JUDGE PusTRR's ARRIVAL.
Atthis sage OF the meeting Judge
Henry Pnstsr. escorted by the Tnmmauy
Club, entered the hall amid cheers. The
Judge WAS Introduced aud referred 60
the $l4. 100000 debt the last Republican
ring pia csd upon the CITY. He told the
a~udfeacs that II they wanted to zee
another ane, just Co vote the Republican
ticket . few years aud let the Republic
cans get control OF al airs again and they
would not only see thu city $i4,0 00 600 in
debt, but q geou deal more before they
coutd be voted out OF power.
SWhen thsy wsrs In power from 1880 to
1885" said the Judge. 'thsy legalized
hose racing and gambling and now tnsv
shout reform. That reform CRY gentie-
men 10 only 3 blind to enable them TO get
control OF affairs once more and pile mp
another enormous debt"
BE tAsu mentioned the Republican
state ring aad the damsRe they did to
the State ana the 100000 debt they
created Rnd now IL took the Democratic.
ring. that they talk so much about, TO pay
It OF and put over ssOo.o0e surplus in the
treasury.
Michael ], Fagen, the csndidats for
Assembly Ia that district, was the uext
speaker, and he brought up the tax ques-
tion and the bridge bill, and said IT he
was sent to the Assembly ne would dc all
In his power to reduce the former and
uphosd She latter. While Mr.. Fagsu was
speaking Sheriff Stanton arrived and
WIS received with great applause.
Mr.. Stanton spoke after Mr.. F4gsa
He briefly . v y coHdenssd history of
his life. and said that II the things that
wers published In the New York World
about him were true he would be eehiad
prison bars to-day instead Of addressing
the %audisuce. He said that after the
polls closed OF election day he wal going
TO stay hotas with bis wife Ia the svsni
lug and pick cut all the newspapers that
haa ANYTHING Ia them against his char
ectsf that was net true and make than
prove II In . Court Of justice.
At the cless Of the meeting the chair
man proposed three cheers for the present
and next Sheriff MIR. StAnten. The
cheers were given with a will.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
FLAYEL M'aEE WANTS A Dlvvr.

Admires Tammany HALL For the Way e
Doss Business.
Under ths auspices Of the Wanssr Club
a big Rspublicsn mass meeting was held
last night &C Library Hall. A parade
and fireworks display preceded the msst-
log. Fraak j. Higgins. President of
the Wsnser Club. wss Chairman. He
~introduced Major z. X. Panabora
~. ths arst speaker. Linn Bruce
al. Greeuyflls. followed. Fiayel Ne
Gee talked taxation and compared
rents 10 the country TO the rents
paid TO Jersey City. He said that we pay
doubls what we eught 70 for rent because
the taxes are double what thsy ought to
he. And" he said. I'm spite Of the high
rate Of taxss ws don't derive any bsnsfis
from theu. In New York the taxes ars
lighter and the streets are better paved
aud the water Is driukahIe. Whyis thisf
Because Tammany Hall divides with the
citizens. but there 10 no division over
here. If ihsy would only 20 halves with
us we might have q half way respectable
looking city, he i'm plorsd the people
when YeiinR to remember their homes.
Colsnst Toffsy delivered an Intsres ing
address on the Issues Of the campaign.
Concluding, he said:-fIf / am elected
Sheriff 7 will perform my duty honestly
and will draw Grapd Juries who, Ia ind
ing indictments. will net o. Influenced by
party p~rstndfcss. I hope yeu will excuse
me from speaking further. as I have q
eofd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
siefke.g Thorouphbrea.

John J. Siefke has purchased the thorough
bred horse Acca, foaled in 1886; q handsome
and stylish grey. IS hands high; a game trotter
and a pleasant road horse. He has a feur-ysar-
old record of 2.38 and Q trial of 2, 1915 at five
years. He gets an infusion Of the blood Of Bel
mont through his sire, Woodburn Hamblstoni an,
who is represented ia the Lat of producing sires
by Branchwood. 2. IS, and 10 a full brother Of
Vatican, 229 ID, sire Of Belle Vara, 2.0sA. who
holds the worlds record for the first heat of q
race. In addition to Belle Vara, he is the sire
Of the sensational two-yeaF-old colt Tony Y. and
others. Haze, the dam Of Acca. has thrown
more Or less speed to the cover of
every horse with which she has been
mated. Her three ysar cid daughter Lila, by
Egwood, 9. 1871, this season got a mark of 2.43I6
and could easily haven beaten $50. F. r. v.
the sire of Haze. Is bred similarly TO Mambrino
Boy, 2.26M, the sire Of dams Of Axtsl. Z. 10.
Allerton, 2.osA. N. z Central. 2.1s24,
and st. Vincent, 2.13h, an achieve
ment eaualled by only one other sire.
That the blood Of belmont is breeding Oh in
grand style Is fully attested by the records
made this season. Acca was sired by Wood
burn Hambletonian. an elegantly bred son of
Belmont, who got Nutwood, one Of the greatest
living siraS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04

ineresss, in value fully nfty per cont Property
this fact, and increase the value. Of their own pos.
sessions sy helping Father Sllien e erect the
he 1rst desired TO see his way clearly. BY having asub.
this he would proceed.
81. Patrick'a.
Security Council, G. B. L., is without doubt one Of
the most progressive councils In the Legion. The
result is, Of course. progress. and benefit to all.
%sans Saiy, 1 might 5set sns o sssnae. md gSs 9 s srsnd m sims q
n hass sss ts : t &. s %sashs $ &ss a snssa.ssls %.s & ss 1T
s the teaT p.d that ss. lost sa would ,la m pay t the expenses 3, Of 2
fSfisi. by Fa Soh tsa% z. f lane Ten an %sa Th saDsaia Z. M fsSissss.
Lanes team won. At the social were delegations
among anon the NeSarE Visitors s'i Being Fathers baton
and Bailey and Chanceliors scannell and J. Ling.
James ]. Pierce was master OF ceremonies, and he
did nobly. There was speeches and vocal and In
sslhmsn csya nssiS Walker va sr''i prpf. I. e. Sei Boys st John
Rennie. William sanborn, Thomas Cullen and
Monsignor satoli has been invited by the Rev.
Father Hennessy to attend the grand sacred concert
week Of the month, the date not being finally set
tied, On that occasion = splendid miscellaneous
has appeared in these columns; The pspal pelegate
engagements and the consequent dinicuity in ar
ranging his visit 70 Jersey City.
messy will preach on the Ethics Of Government"
He will outline the duties Of good citizens at the ap,
preaching election, and, by tracing the origin of civil
power. show the strict obligation deyolying on each
citizen to exercise his right according to the die
tates of Divine ordinance.
81. Nicholas.
The pupils Of st. Nicholas parochial school gave
another Successful entertainment Wednesday night
at Kessler's Hall, under the direction OF Prof.
Wormsbacher. They were assisted by the st.
Nicholas Church Choir. The proceeds we're for the
benefit of the st. Vincent de Paul Society OF the
parish. one OF the features OF the concert was q
duett by Miss Kreiner and Miss Comedian.
st. Jehn's.
The opening reception of the Young Mems Club
took place last Tuesday evening and proved a most
enjoyable event. The members did themselves
proud, and their guests were greatly pleased at the
manner in which they were entertained.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
Athletie Arena.

The Blue Front Athletic Association has
made application for admission to the A. A. U.
The national boxing and wrestling champion
ship meeting will not be held in Newark this
year, II Is a good town for the show, but
are slower In coming ia than were the ELECTION
results in the old Horseshoe district q 8ecade
ago.
The New Jersey A. c. will hold its annual
meeting next Wednesday.
Boxing and wrestling Entertainment tonight
at Sweeney's Hall, Bramhall avenue aud Van
Horne street. Bill Dunn will put on the gloves
with Tom Dwyer or Elizabeth, aud Billie
O'Brien Of Philadelpnia will meet Harry Mas
terson of Newark.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
ITS old LAW STANDS
Hudson County Wheelmen
Rejected the Amend
ment.
SPARTANS WERE BEATEN
In the National ~Tournament-New
Jersey Bowling League
Games.

The Hudson County Wheelmen's re.
gular business meeting last night was
well attended. The amendment to the
constitution intending to open the door
to cyclists eighteen years old was dis
cussed. 1t was decided not to disturb the
existing law. and q bike treader to be
eligible must be twenry-one ear old.
The Metropolitan Association of Cycling
Clubs will have . pool tournament this
winter, and the H. C. w. concluded to
enter q team. They will hold . club CONF
petition, and thu leaders will compose
the team. The Bicycle COMMITTEES an-
nounced that it will open the con-
test soon. and will otter q number Of
prizes. The highest will be a bicycle.
The amusement Committee reported
that the Organizations minstrel company
will give an entertainments early In De-
cember. Tue company 10 q strong one,
and includes Macy aud Lyle.
The club Will celebrate Its anniversary.
the thirteenth, with a banquet. A Conn
mittee was selected to make the arrange
ments. vbsh
TURN OF THE WHEEL
The Catholic Club Cyclsrs had a busis
ness meeting last night. /. Ne run IL bal.
Titined for tomorrow.
Club runs will be few and. far between
this season. The ssas0u is about over.
The G~reenvllle Wheelmen will have a
club run to Yonkers on Election Day.
They will leave their headquarters at
eight o'clock In the morning
Now we are told that Wheeler and
Zimmerman are attracted to the South
ny stronger ties than n ''balmy climate"
fac race meets. st:. Two young ladies
a e said t. be the attractions. -Sportino
Times.
10 time a quarter mils you must catch
from the fioi-h the would~be record
breaker as ne flies across the mark. or
course, long sxperienc &c Ia not necessary
"a watch aud a gale Of wind with a
slicK rider with a foxy manager will do
the work.-Tinles.
The Irish Cvcltst says that to break
Yourself of the humpsd-backed posi-
ton on the bicycle you should keen the
following forniuia in your mind for
bout q month: "Spine straight. heal up,
shoulders back. elbows in and chest *
panded."
The A. A. U. would net accept records
when the runners were aided by q strong
wind. Cyclists at Springfield, Hartford
and Independence wait for favorable
winds, or other wise they could not smash
records. The L. A. w. would accept q
record IL q man vas blown over the
quarter by q blizzard In IA seconds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
ONE OF MExIce's REVoLrs.

CITY eE MEAIDo. Nov. 4, 1s9s.-The
latest advices from the rebellion against
the State Government Of Guerrero state
that Federal troops commanded by Gen.
Bravo were attacked by Neri's forces
while crossing q river on the road from
Acapulco. The Rebels warned the Fed
oral Commander not to cross, ~ they did
not wish TO IRE on National forces. Bravo,
however, persisted La crossi1g, aud, al
thVugh the Rsbels opened firs, he emerged
them a the mountains. where they are
now cncircled by troops.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LOSS.
b. Gable to The Unfted Press

By Gable to the United Press. o.
HAVANA. Nov. 4, 1898. 1T is now known
positively that three persons lost their
lives through the burning Of the New
York n Cuba Mail Steamship Com
paay's steamer City Of Alexandria. Their
ara r. w. Bowen; PURSE;
Thomas Linden, Quartermasser. aud w.
Foster, M oiler.
The missing are George Smith, waiter;
Lewis Block. waiter; 6. Ramires, Andres
Suarsz. 7. Reyes, t:esario Totedo, Abe
Mardo Bsltran, Eorsntine VIns aud
Eussbio Ponce.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
TEE GOSPEL fOR TOMORROW.

Tomorrow will be the twenty-fourth
Sunday after Pentscost. There cannot
be less thar tw~enty-thrse nor more than
rweuty-siQht Sundays after Psntecost.
The spistIes and gospels for the next four
Sundays will pc the same as those for
third. fourth. fifth and sixth Sundays
after Epiphany. The epistie tomorrow
will be from Rom. XII. 1921. aud the
Gospel from s. Matt. Will. 1-13, being the
parable of the healing OF the leper and
the servant of the centurion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04
punts and tackles.

The game between the football eleven Of
Palma and Elizabeth A. O., which was to have
been played at Elizabeth this afternoon, will be
postponed because of the delay.
The High School team will play next Satur-
day at the Polo Grounds.
Princeton and the University of Penusylvani,
teams will meet at Philadelphia this afternoon.
The Pannsys won last year.
Harvard and Cornell will meet at Manhattan
Field today.
afternoon.