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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
MUTlLATED THE BOOKS.
Mystery at the Store Of Mullins &
Company ON Newark
Avenue.

The account books of Mullins & Co, of
Newark avenue, were horribly mutilated
on election night by some person who
effected an entrance to the store by rear
window. Superintendent Smith detailed
Detectives Dalton and Doyle to invests
gate the case, but they could find no clue
which would lead to the discovery of the
perpetrator of the act. Nothing else in
the office was touched No effort had
evidently been made to blow open the
or to force the cash drawers. The police
were at first inclined to believe that some
one who was indebted to the firm had
hoped to destroy the books and thus con-
fuse the accounts SO that they might
escape further payments. This theory,
however. did not seem plausible to Mr.
Mullins. The detectives questioned
every employer of the trim and finally res
ported to Superintendent Smith that the
tearing of leaves from the account books
was evidently the action of some of the
clerks. Mr.. Mullins again discredited
this as he has implicit confidence in all Of
his employees. Mr.. Mullins has decided
to let the matter drop where 1t is, and as a
result the detectives have given up the
idea OF ferreting out the mystery. The
employees at Mullins & Co decline to dis
cuss the affair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
AN EARLY AMERICAN YACHT.

Cleopatra's Barge was launched 10
December, 1916. The yacht was rigged
as brigautine, and cost about $50, 0,e0o
even at that early day. She measured
SO feet on the waterline, was % feet 1l1s
inches wide. and II feet 5H inches deep.
Curiously enough. these Dimensions and
proportions are not Very different fro II
those Of the cup-defender Msyfilw add
her successors. Hsr touns9s was 1914
tons nesrly-almost ex ict that of .
Mayflower under the old rules of me ,s-
urement.
In spite of her owners love of seaman
ship, his taste In the luattsr OF deco 1 ~
seems TO have been, to say The leas', Q =.
centric -one side of the yacht was inted
10 horizontal stripes of mauy lar 4.d
the other bore q similarly DIV r ,ifled
device after the manner OF the b rrinx-
bone pattern. Her stand nC rigging Q
made Of ropes laid in different colors
strands, huge false windows were painted
on the side. Of her cabin, aud altogether
she must nare been distinctly AT v4tiance
with wat is considered "shipshape" at
the present day. Nevertheless she was
very fast, and bat the slling frigtte
United States. crack ship of her dav. in
an all day race at ssa.-Hdrpers Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
MEAN FIRE ON THE MEADOWS.
House Totally Destroyed This Morning
Firemen Couldn't Get Near 1t.

House Totally Destroyed This Morning
Firemen Couldn't Get Near 1t.
A fire thst bafi.d the efforts OF firemen
because of its location completely de-
stroyed the home of Robert Stendel on
the Meadows below the vicinity of
Tonnele avenue and Congress street this
morning. the house was located be-
You'd the tracks OF the Northern Railroad
Of New Jersey, aud duriug tho progress
of the fire five trains of cars on that road
were delayed for some time because of
the lines of fire hose stretched across the
tracks
Box No. 40 was pulled at five minutes
past eight. Nos. and II Engine and No.
Truck responded. 1t tooK all the hose
of both engines companies to reach from
the hydrant 10 the burning building.
and at that distance there would
be no force at the end of
the nozzles to throw the streams. No. IL
Engine finally managei to reach Ton
nele avenue, at a polhr about half way
between the hydrant aud the building
ana from this point it took in the water,
which by pressure was carried through
the hose down the hill slope.and forced
the streams upon the flames.
The house was a TWO story frame build.
ing 1t was almost completely damaged
before the flames were conquered. 1t Is
not known exaotly how the fire origi-
mated.
Mr.. Stendel has family OF ssven chil-
dren, including several grown daughters.
Their dresses and DAnk book
belonging Co one Of them. and
some jswelry were burned up.
Mr.. Stendel Is q member of the Keuhu-
hold Manufacturing Company of N5w-
ark, which manufactures mainly the
hardware used in the manufacture OF
saddles. harness, etc. He speuds most of
his time travelling for the company. He
had twenty five hundred dollars Of 1n-
surance upon his property.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
HOLY INNooENT's RECEPTION.
Their Annual Masquerade Ball q Great
Success.


Their Annual Masquerade Ball Great
Success
The Holy Innocent's Fife. Drum and
Bugle Corps. connected with the Holy
Innocent's Church. Sixth street and Will
low avenue. Hoboken. gave their annual
masquerade ball at ODD Fellows Hall,
last evening. The costumes worn
by the ladies were dazzling.
The grand march was headed by FL oor
Manager C. Henderson aud Miss Hattie
Wolfer. The re-entree was lead by
Assistant Floor Manager r. Spsnburg
and Miss Kittie Coyle. Among those
present were:-Misses Katie Cannon.
Katie Coyle. Henrietta Woelfer, A. Cal~
feet ard P. Geary. Mrs. G; DurS5e wig,
Mrs. j. Durstewig. Misses Flora Payne,
L. Honnlgan. Crowley. L. Wade.
Scheren. Haggerty. B. Sarah, NJ.
Thompson. K. Cannon, Behan,
Philip Wade, William Hircn. J. Paul, G.
Dustewig A. Aidoretto. w. Travers. G.
Cook, j. j. Kelly, W. Hoff, l.. Steuben.
M. Maxiel, p. Wade, J. J. Deean. James
and Mrs. Lyons.
The following committees had charge
Floor mannger. C. Wendelken; assist
ant floor manager, r. Spanburgh;
floor committee. A. Hasselman (chair~
mani, VIM. Travers. E. Felgentreu,
]. Paul. j. Brucker, H. Hsmpe. Il.
Heinz, w. Laue. w. Robinson aud P.
Mitchell. Reception Committes-T.
Haskell, Chairman; II. Aldoretta. L..
Oakley, A. Sanntrock. q. Marchall. Wm.
Wicks, j. Valentine. G. Chaplin, B.
Dickinson and Frank Lee. Arrange
ments Committee, VIM. Weinerich.
Chairman, Samuel Cross, VIM. Wilson,
Fred Wendelken, Philip Kaufer and
George DurStWitz.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09

next Legislature. The opinion il one of
such great political Importance that the
decision of the highest court IN tue state
will be sought. An appeal will undoubt-
edly be taken TO the Court of + rors and
Appeals aud u year will elaDse before its
opiHion is rendered."
United States Commissioner Romaine
said:-It will result In renovation Of the
Legislature. A better class of meu will
be nominated. 1t will act as deterrent
forever against man conscious or his
weakness. For instance. take the Second
district. The democrat is named merely
to fill the ticket. and no one wants the
empty honor. 1t would be sought by
good ana able men II they knew they had
q chance of election outside their own
disSrict. 1t would deter that bad element
which dominates In "A district from nom-
mating one of its Kind for while certain
of their own district they would realize
that their candidate would be weak in
the other districts. II Is radical changs
OF course and is a matter on which has
ty opinion should not be given"
Counsellor William A. Levi. ex-
claimed. "It is startler." He presumed
the opinion was based on the constltu-
tional provision of 1875. He did not de-
sire TO express his views until ne had read
the report.
Ex-Mayor Traphagen ejaculated:
THAT will revolut1onize things" He
preferred giving the snbject some care
full thought before giving his views,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
ANNIE PIXLEY dead.
The Popular Miss Sue
Cumbs to an Attack Of
Brain Fever.
Bu Gable to the United Press.

LONDON. Nov. 9. 1803.-Miss Annie Pix
ley, the we'll known American actress
died in this city lass night at the rest
dence of her hrother-inelsw, Mr.. Edwin
Fulford, No. 1888 Pentonville road Her
husband was present at the time, Her
death was caused by brain fever.
NEW YORK. Nov. 9. 1898. 3.-Annie
Pixley. who died in London to-
day. was born in New York City in 1885,
When about two years of age she was
taken to California. and was educated
for several years in convent. While
still quite a child she appeared with her
parents in several mining camps
aud made a great hit by
her impromDtu songs and dances.
A year or TWO later she went TO Australia
where she married Robert Fulford, an
actor. Mr.. FuIford retired from the
stage at once to become his wite's man-
ager. Returning to San Francisco, Miss
PIxley acted in stock company there
for three years. At the end OF
that time Miss Pixley secured
dramatization OF Bret Harte's Luck OF
RaciuR Camp" She christened it
"M'liss" aud came east with it in 1878.
1t scored an instant success and Miss
Pixley toured the country with it for ten
years. She only abandoned It about
four years ago. About two years ago
Miss Pixley decided to return to one of
her earlier loves comic opera The ven.
ture was not an entire success. Miss
Pixley's last professional appearance in
this city was at the Columbus Theatre,
Harlem, late last Spring.
About two months ago, while stopping
at the Wesminster Hotel she became so
seriously i'll that her tour had TO be
abandoned. She was taken abroad with
the forlorn hope OF restoring her health.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
FESTIVE UNDER BBlPIsH RULE.
Fears of an Uprising of the Native Pop
uiation in India.
Bu Cable to the Unitea Press.

uiation in India.
Bp Cable to the Ui,itea Press.
CALCUTTA, Nov. 8. 1893.--It is the
opinion or certain Of the foreign residents
of India that the nauive population is
growing more than ordinarily restiye
under British rule. 1t Can be said that
close students of the Indian character
profess TO believe that it would take only
a small spark to ktndlea ire of revolu-
tion that would be far reaching in It's
consequences There recently occurred
in Peshawur. capital of the district of tina
same name in the Punjab. a series or
alleged incendary fires that resulted
in a great loss Of military stores.
Peshawur is on the Afghan fron>
tier and is an important strategic
point. being, aside from its military
Importance. the northwest terminus of
the Indian Railway system. Rumors are
current to the effect that attempts were
made at Rawul-Pinde. another important
point Co set fire ahe government stores
The CiuiL and MILITARY Gazette of
Lahore, commenting upon THESE facts
aud reports, declare that it is unwilling
to believe that they are ominous but at
the same time iG questions whether they
may not be sparks from the volcano upon
the crust of wnich British rula in India
is based. The paper instances the riots
in India growing out of the COW
question, the increase OF crimes of vio-
lence throughout the country, the spread
ing broadcast of incendiarY pamphlets,
and other signs sof unrest, and says that
the situation needs carefat watching.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
FEAR ANOTHER EXPLOSION.
People in Santander Greatly Exercised-
Death List Increasess Daily.
p,, (srhIc 10 fha ILllifed preae

By Gable to the United Press.
SANTANDER, Nov. 8. 1s53.-Ic is stated
that six hundred cases OF dynamite yet
remain in the wreck of the steamer Cabo
Machicaco, the explosion on board of
which wrought such fearful destruction
TO life aud property here on Friday last.
The people of the city. particularly those
who live anywhere near the water trout,
believe this report to be true. and fear-
ing that another explosion may occur.
they are abandoning their homes
aud seeking residences at what they con-
slider safe distance from The point of
danger. On the other hand 1t Is pointed
out that 1t Is scarcely probable that such
an immense quantity of dynamite could
have withstood the tremendous shock to
which 1t was subjected Experts claim
that the cases are more than likely TO
contain harmless articles Of mer>
chandise that has been transformed into
dynamite by the fears of the divers VINO
have been down in what remains OF the
steamer. 1t may be however. that the
divers are right in their statements, aud
that the dynamite cases were protected
from the shock of the explosion bv the
masses Of other freight slowed around
than.
1t has been found necessary to perform
surgical operations upon large number
of persons who Were injured by the ex-
ploSion. In NUN Der OF cases the per-
sous thus operated upon have died. and
thus the death list daily grows.
Insurance companies, including two
English concerns, are heavy losers by the
disaster. These companies carried risks
upon the buildings destroyed.
Senior Gamazo, Minister of Finance.
whose efforts IN behait Of the iuj ured
have been lndetatiglble. will go back to
Madrid today, having done everything in
his spower to a,levirse the sufferlngs
among the people
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
HIS HISTORY ENDED
Mr.. Parkman of Boston Dies
of Peritonitis Sketch
of His Life.

BOSTON, Nov. 0. lS93.-Mr. Francis
Parkman. the eminent historian. died at
his home on Princsstreet, Jamaica Plain,
yesterday afternoon. His last sickness
was brief, peritonitis being the cause of
death.
Francis Parkman. whom 'Blackwood's
Magazine" recently called ''the most
eminent American historian now
alive" was born in Boston Sept. IT,.
1926. When but eight years Of age he
went to- live with his grandfather, near
Mlddlesex Falls. His spare time was
spent in the Fells. hunting, This de-
veloped in him a passionate love for OUT
door life. In 1S40 he entered Harvard
College. aud 1t was then. at the age OF
seventeen that he planned project, since
realized of writing a history OF the
French and Ind an wars.
He graduated with his class in 1874
After studying law for Two years. Park-
man resolved to live The life OF the In-
di ms, In order to lit himself for the work
he had Projected. Elriy In the spring Of
1916. he started for the distant west.
Through the region now covere
by the States of Kansas. Neb-
For weeks he liyeu among the Indians,
partaklng of their food and living their
rough life. His health. however. suffered
severely by this exposure. The account
of his travels was published III book form.
under the title "The Oregon Trail" in
1847.
After this work was completed Mr..
Parkman resumed his work on the "Con-
spiracy of Pontiac" which appeared IN
1851. After it was completed the condi-
tion OF Mr.. Parkman's health obliged
him to lay aside literary pursuits. and de-
vote himself to his physical welfare. Il
nealth recovered to small extent, and
in 1856 he published his first novel, Vas
sail Norton" His historical works have
been written since that time, and have
taken place beside the works of Prescott
and Motley as among the worthiest pro-
ducts of American historical writings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
LORD MAJORS DAY.
Bv Gable to the United Press.

LONDON. Nov. Q, 1898. This is Lord
Mayors day. when great portion Of the
population of London gather to witness
the procession attendant upon the taking
over of Office by the newly elected Lord
Mayor. The new Lord Mayor is q. r.
Tyler, who succeeds Sir Stuart kuill
The chief features of the process sion
was grou of meu with Csxton
press. Another car bore q model of
the Tower Bridge. Another, drawn by
camels, bore symbols of the Grocers'
Company, one of the city guilds
There was also In the procession a life-
boat drawn on n car. A number of
troops and firemen marched In the line.
The weather was fine. but cold Large
crowds gathered aloug the line of m ,rch,
and the show was greeetd with much
cheering
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
GREENvILLE GLEANINGS.

The Chosen Friends held their regular bust
ness meeting at Bamber Hall last night.
Bay View Lodge, F. aud A. NJ, will meet to-
night at Bamber Hall.
The Either Club met Tuesday night at Mr..
Buchbinder's. No. 106 Old Bergen road. There
were only a few present and nothing was done
In regard to securing new quarters.
Father Schandel of st. Paul's R. C. Church
was out for the FIRST time yesterday since he
was taken Ill. When seen last night he was
complaining of the damp weather. He has
been suffering from neuralgia and nervous
prostration, but is much better now, and he
thinks he will be able to resume his duties Sun
day.
The second grand annual ball of the Green.
vile Yacht Club will be held at Belvidsre Hall
Monday, December II. 1t will be an informal
affair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
SUING THE WESTERN UNION.

Reporter Humes Wants $1,000 for the
Company's Negligence.
Counsellor Alexander s. Simpson, on
behalf of John w. Humes, has brought
suit against the Western Union Tele-
graph Company to recover damages. Mr.
Humes alleges that several months ago
he received letter telling him to go to
Los Angeles. Cal and that after he mad
made his arrangements to go, he was
telegraphed not to make the trip. The
telegram was prepaid, but was not deliv-
cred to Mr.. fumes until one month
after 1t had been sent. In consequence
of not receiving the telegram. Mr.. Humes
did go to Los Angeles. aud the needless
trip cost him 81 900. He asks the Court
to compel the telegraph company to re- :
niunerate him for the loss of time and
money expended because of the failure of
the company to deliver the telegram.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
A PREACHER DISMISSED.

SCRANTON, Pa. Nov. 9. 1s9S.-The Abb
ington Bapttst Association Council yes
terday heard charges preferred against
Rev. Walter NJ. S. lowell, late pastor of
the North Main Avenue Church here,
and found him guilty OF falsehood and
dishonesty. The council recon-
mended the withdrawal OF the
hand of fellowship aud the
revoking of his Ncsuse Co preach. Mr..
Lowell, after leaving here. conducted
evan9elistic meetings in Canada, and
was last hsard from at Sherbnrne. N. Y.
AT one time he was pastor of church in
Troy N Y
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
HUNTING PARTY SHOWED IN.

SPOKANE FALLS WASH. Nov. 9. 1S93.-
William E. Carlln. son OF Brigadier
General w. p Carlin. commanding the
Department OF Colum bia. with his broths
er in law. John Harvey Pierse, and A. H.
Himmelwright, of New York. and three
other men. comprising a hunting party,
are showed in ut the head
of the Clearwater river in the
Bitter Root mountains and grave fears
are entertained for their safety. There
is now fully six feet OF snow in that
region. General Carlin has requested
Colonel Burt. commanding at Fort Mis-
soula, TO send out a relief party. The
rescuers are cavaIrymen. and will go as
FAR as possible on their horses. They
will then proceed on now shoes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
MRS. PATRICK Ii. LAYEkTY DEAD.
Sad Ending, the Result of an Operation
nm Her Toe.

Sad Ending, the Result of an Operation
on Her Toe.
Annie M. Laverty, wife of Patrick H.
Laverty, ex~State Prison Keeper and
wholesale soda water manufacturer, died
at her home No. 900 Willow Avenue this
morning The cause of death was diabetis
and dropsy. Three weeks ago Mrs. Laws
erty had an operation performed on her
foot. She had a troublesome corn and
went to chiropodist for treatment. The
chiropodist cut the corn out and in few
days gangrene set in The toe was badly
inf1amed. DR.. McGill was called in to at
tend her. He caused the foot to be ampu-
tated. Death was superinduced by the
operation on the toe, which caused blood
poisoning.
The funeral will be held on Saturday
morning at st. Marys r. G. Church.
She is a mother of Port Warden James
Laverty and of Clerk of the Hoboken
Health Board Frank Laverty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
WILL TRY TO QUfET THE RIFFIANs
Bu cab!e to the United Pfess

Bv CdbLe to the United Press.
TANGIER. Nov. 9, 1898. of
the Sultan of Morocco VINO have arrived
In this city repeat the report that the
Country to enforca order among the
Spaniards.
1t is stated that the Riffians are waver :
ing. and are now suing for peacs.
These reports are accepted here with a
wide allowance for imagination, as 1t IS
thoroughly well known that the power
Of the Sultan TO enforce order among the
warliKe Rilfians is absolutely nil IL
would not be at all surprising Gid the
Sultan sand troops into the Riff country
to see the tribesmen drive them out.
This mas occurred before when the Sui
tan tried to exercise his authority In that
part of his duminfons.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
THE ARlONS' ANNUAL CONGERT.

The annual fall concert Of the Arion Singing
Society will be held at the society's club house,
Cambridge avenue and Hutton street, on We'd
nesday evening. November 20, Thanksgiving
Eve. All the members will participate and a
ball will follow the concert. A great treat is in
store for those who may be fortunate enough
to attend, The committee of arrangements has
secured the service OF Miss Olga Pevney. we'll
known in Germany during the past three years
as specially gifted prima donna. She was born
tory of Mnsic -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
SMALLPOX In HOBOKEN.

Fred s. wender, boy, thirteen years of age,
living at No. 1900 willow avenue. Hoboken,
was removed to the County Pest House this
morning suffering from smallpox in an aggra-
waited form. Health Warden Pindar ordered
bis removal. The boy had been sick for several
days, but the family failed to notify the physi-
broke out in rash yesterday, and the family
became alarmed and notified the Health
Warden.
The boy was found to be ia a precarious con-
dition and the house was Immediately fumi-
gated. The doctors say there is no imminent
danger Of the disease spreading How the
disease was contracted Is not known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
THOMAS BIG WALK.

Edgar Allen Thomas, mulatto, who is well
known amongst the colored people of this city
aud who for long time was connected with
the Pullman Palace car service, arrived in
Jersey City last night. Thomas, by ar.ivi ng
$2S0O.
He has walked from Jersey City to Chicago
and return within a prescribed time, starting
and In fact not even asking food of any person
while on his journey. Thomas, who is a well
built mulatto. and having pleasant face and
April II last. In his journey to Chicago he fol-
lowed the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
DIED OF HIS STAB WOUNDS.
snecial to The .Jerseu Cftu yeus.

Special to The JeTseu Citu Neios.
BRIDCEToN. Nov. 9. 1893. .-Chrstisn
Zsiss. the baker, who was stabbed seven
times by fleeing burglar in Vineland
last Friday morning. died this morn
ing from his wounds. District
Attorney Logue has taken charge of the
case, and every effort will be made to
capture the murdsrers. Several supposed
clues have SO far been run out without
suCc0>s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09

A Good Move. Say Prominent Lawyers
Judge john A. Blair said:-aThe cleo
tion GU a general ticket wifi be prefer
able to the present gerrymander condition
of things. | do not think the change
Will benefit either party in lnessState. Tns
decisions will have no bearing on the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
CHANCERY NOTES.

Chancellor McGil, Vice Chancellors Pitney
and Green were in chambers this morning.
Argument i'll the case of Hamer vs. Schuabel
was begun this morning before Chancellor Nc
Gill.
down for trial this morning before Vice Chan
cellor Green, was continued until Monday next.
John Jones of New Durham seeks a divorce
from his wife Agnes on the ground of desertion,
Pending the suit Jones pays his wife $5 per
ruan
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-09
TAE PEOPLES VICTORY.

The Young Mems Republican club held
jollifcation meeting last night in conjunct ion
with regular session. In the absence of Pres
ident Brennan. John Erwin presided. Two new
members were elected. The club will probably
not parade or hold any public demonstration
relative to Mr.. Toffey US election. In speeches
last night the members dwell upon the fact that
Mr.. Toffey was not elected by republicans nor
could the victory be considered a Republican
one. The members all agreed that ii was the
peoples victory,