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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
CZAR'S THANKS TO FRANCE.
Signs of the Existence of an Alliance
Between the Two Countries.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

Signs of the Existence of an Allan ce
Between the Two Countries.
Bu Gable to the United Press.
ToULoN, Oct. %. 1898. Before Pfesi-
dent Carnot left this city for Paris he
read aloud In the reception room of she
Prefecture. telegram from the Czar,
thanking France for the cordiality
of the welcome extended to
the Russian naval officers. The
Czar added: ''Ths evidences of sympathy
shown by the French will add a new link
to the chain uniting the two countries
and will. hope. contribute to strengthen,
genel 81 peace. which is the object OF our
most constant endeavors."
The terms in which the Cars tele-
gram were couched were so warm that
the reading of the despatch greatly
moved those who heard it read.
Several officers embraced President
Carnot, who read the message with
mnch emotion. A number of political
personages who were present expressed
the opinion that the contents of the mes-
sage definitely affirmed the existence or
an alliance between Russia and France.
The round of festivities in connection
with the visit of the Russian fleet has not
yet ended. The Russians will tonight
give grand ball on board the Pamiat,
Azova and the Rynda, It is expected that
| the squadron will sail at noon tomorrow
either for Villetranche or Ajaccio.
Admiral Avelan and many of bis
officers accom- panied President Carnot to
| the rail way station. where large crowd
| had assembled At 9:15 the train on
| which the President travslle | started for
Paris, after hearty farewells had be en-
| exchanged between himself and the
| Russians.
| A musical luncheon was given by the
| Russian officers today to the French
| naval ships aud other naval oil GERS sta
| toned at 1oulon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
STANTON'S EXPLANATION.

WASHINGTON, October 2s, fs93.-Ad-
miral Stanton's explanation as to why he
saluted Admiral Mello, sent in answer to
a message of inquiry, was made public
today by Secretary Herbert 1t reads as
follows:
''RIo JANEIRo, October 25, 1893. -Secre-
tary of the Navy, Washington: Before
anchoring, saluted flag of Brazil, 81 guns.
Salute was returned by Government fort,
After anchoring, received visit from aide
de camp of Admiral Mello, flying the
Brazilian flag. Returned said visit.
Saluted Brazilian admiral afloat
Salute was returned by same. No call
received from any Brazilian official from
the shore. Next day called upon Bra
lillian admiral. Visit returned. Mello
only Brazilian admiral ahoat.
"(Signed) STANTON"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
FIREMAN DINGLER HOME
He Had a Most Enjoyable Time at
the Fair.

George Dingler. of No. 8 Engine. who
won THE NEWS recent fire laddy popu-
larity contest for 500 trip to the Chicago
Fair, returned home Thursday. To q
reporter for THE NEWS. who asked him
this afternoon how he enjoyed the trip,
he said:--
II had splendid time. I took in all
the sights including those of the Midway
Plaisance. It's simply impossible for me
to give you any idea of the Fair. I spent
about nine days inside the Fair gates
from half-past seven A. NJ. to ten p. M.
was stopping with Detective Sergeant
Perry. of the Chicago City De-
tective service. aud he showed me
as much as could be seen
while was there. Buffalo Robbins, of
No. Company, went along with me but
he got tired in the feet and came home
before my time was out. took in some
of the sights of Chicago also, and wen5
through the twenty-three storied Masonic
Temple. feel grateful to THE NEWS and
my friends for having been able TO make
this trip"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
ATTORNEY MINTURN's SALARY.
Mayor Pagan Testifies in the Mandamus
Proceedings.

Mayor Pagan Testifies in the Mandamus
Proceedings.
Further testimony was taken yesterday
afternoon in the mandamus proceedings
Of Corporation Counsel Miuturn of Ho-
boken against Mayor Fagan, before
United States Commissioner Skinner.
Assistant City Clerk Curry gave
McDerccott. and said that he
remem bered distinctly the circumstances
OF the turning down of the stub on which
Corporation Counsel Miuturn's salary
was filled out. He said that
Minturn came in the office aud asked
back OF the stub was written "void. "
The attorney asked why it had been done,
and the clerk answered that he had been
instructed by the Mayor that Mr.. Minis
turns salary warrant had been signed by
mistake. He refused TO allow the $3.50
which Minturn claimed was due to be
handed over.
On being sworn Mr.. Minturn said he
demanded the money from the Mayor,
and he received answer that it had been
| signed by mistake.
Mayor Pagan was examined. He ex,
planned, when asked why he signed the
warrant at all, that he did not know that
among the other warrants handed
| In. Minturn's was there. When
4
| ordered 1t to be marked void.
he said it was not his intention to sign
the warrant, because he claimed tnat che
| money should not be paid out of the city
salary funds. Minturn being the counsel
OF the Commissioners of Adjustment
| The money, claimed the Mayor, should
| have been paid by the commissioner5
and not by the city.
| Another contention of the Mayors is
that the money was already paiu Minturn
| way back in 1891, when his services were
/ first rendered to the board. He said the
| quarters salary was paid him by the city
| This was during Mayor Stanton's admin.
fstration. The Mayor contends that this
| should not have been paid as the
| Common Council did not ratify the pay
ment of the money until June 10, 1891
! when the money owed dated back tc
| January g. He claims that in thi:
The payment of the money was illegal
He bases his conclusion upon the clause
| oontaiued in the second section OF
the Martin Act. passed 1899. which reads:
"Such Increase to take effsc5 from the
time after The passage of any such re5o
luton by the Council"
No further testimonR was heard.
The case will csme before the Supre me
Court at its next sitting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28

DIED.

CUMMTNG-on oct'26, 1898, James Cumming, In his
RELATIVES and friends of the family. also Bergen
Lodge No a., F. and A. IL, and York Com
mandery, K, T., Of New York, are respectfully in
halfpast one P. M- from the Pacific Avenue H.
E Church.
New YORK papers please copy.
GRoESBsCK-..n Wednesday, October % 1898,
GroesbecK. and dauehter Of George StFatford
Funeral services at the residence of her sister.
Saturday, October IS, at Pm. fntermens at con- m
venience of family.
sHoTWELL-At Milwaukee. Wis, on October "A,
and the late Mary E Hiil Of this city. '''- =
Relatives and friends of ths family are respect.
dene Of her Z fahss H 10. So srsey SVenSe on
Sunday, october 2e, at two P. NJ.
sULLIvAN-In this city, on Thursday, October 2s
1873. John P. sullivan. the beloved sou OF John
and Catharine SuisaI, aged twenty y-tour
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited TO atten the funeral on sunday, ae
42J Henderson street Areluien mass will be Of
morning. at nine o 'clooS, at st. Mary's Church.
BABCoCK-on Thursday. Oct. 26, 1885, Captain
George P, Babcock beloved husband OF Lola
A, B&oeock aged 81 years.
members Of zeredatha ..I LIoigs No; lSi. = s A. NJ.
assembly No ErtS l Royal iy SmeiSy OF SoSd Fellows;
msa S g. + T. tro asS 6s s dnyissd q e
Kearusy avenue. sunday, october ~. at one
thirty p. NJ
FOWLES-on October 26 1898 John Wilks FowIes.
youngest son of John and Emma Fowles. aged
three years an j five monGhs.
Funeral on lay at twelve O'Clock, from No.
2S4 Bal iwt avenue.
COLL On Friday, October 81, 1898, Andrew Coll
aGed seventY-fo wears.
Relatives and fliends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from bis late resi- ience No.
800 West Newark avenue, on Monday. october So
at nine a. M; thence to At. Johu's K C. Church,
where 8 lemn nigh mass will be offered for the
happy repose of his soul
GR ADY-In this city. on October 81, 1885, Anna,
only daughter of Joha and Maggie Gr d.. nee
RYAN, aged Que year, four montns and thirteen
days.
Relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully iuviJed to attend the funeral on sunday az
ueTnoon, october 29 lSyS. two O'Clock. from the
residence of her parents, No. S6U Grove street.
LAMB On Saturday, october %, 1898. st No. 50&
Ferry street. HcboSen. CathArine Lamb
rfSo~ Of Nlchaei ss.l., aged fifty -uLne yeare,
Notice OF funeral hereatter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
The GIRL EVIDENTLY ELOpED.

On the steamer "Gellert,'' which arrived
from Hamburg yesterday at Hoboken, among
girl, with dark hair and eyes. who anxiously
peered over the railing as if searching for a
friend. On the dock was young man, hand
some and we'll dressed He singled out the grI
10 an instant and his eyes frightened and his
features portrayed unbounded pleasure. Twas
thing was in the wind. Down the gang plank
came the girl. A pleasant greeting. smiles
kisses and all that and arm and arm they
walked up the dock.
This morning two ladies appeared in Chief
Donovans office and inquired if any lnformi-
tion had been received of the girl. None had
All they knew was that the girl had been seen
to go off with the young man She was capri
cious and gay, and it was not improbable that
she had taken departure with tue young man
and had gone aud got married. One Of the
ladies said the girl was her daughter au1 that
she had promised to meet her at the dock She
would not give her name. The Chief sent her
TO New York TO inquire Of the police authori-
ties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
FORBsTERS ANIMAL MEETING.

The association of the A. O. F. of A. held its
annual meeting last night at tue rooms. No. 147
Erie street. The following offlears were
elected:-President, A. G. Gillette; Vice Presi-
dent Shomas Ramsey; Secretary, Charles NJ
Solomon; Treasurer, William A Tremper; Ser-
geant at.Arms, Ernest J. Poole; Trustees, c. j.
Curtis, E. J. Kennedy and ]. G. Nicholaus;
Auditors, S. P. Eager, F. McConnin and ].
Boyle. Encouraging reports were made by all
committees. The treasurer's report for the
year was follows Gross receipts. ST. .401 20
Each court in the association received S4l. .06 as
its share of the profits from the picnic held on
July last at the Union Hill Schuetzen Park
Several new courts have promised to join the
association and the outlook for the coming
year is very bright. The object of the associa.
tlon is to place oil courts on an equal footing
Joint entertainments and picnlcs are held and
the profits OF the same are equally divided. In
this way the weaker courts meet with as m uch
success as the stronger ones. There are now
eighteen courts In the association
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
ANNIVERSARY OF PENIS LANDING.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2s. 1898. The cele.
hration of the 21lth anniversary of tha
landing OF William Penn was to-day
IN ade the occasion of commemorative
ceremonies on the ground where the
landing took place. At two P. M. the
Rev. William Swindells will open the
exercises at Penn Treaty Park. Hanover
and Beach streets. where, on the Della
ware River front, a mltuic Indian village
was arranged. Council fires were burned
and when the allegorical Penn aud his
followers landed from the Welcome, The
pipe of peace was smoked aud the cere
monies of greeting and barter were
carried on in the sign language Several
thousand school children sang appro-
pirate selections aud addresses were
made hy prominent citizens. A parade
and display of fireworks tonight will
wind up the celebration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
ANOTHER NEW STAR DISCOVERED.

BOSTON, October 2S, 1s93.-At Harvard
College Observatory yesterday there was
discovered upon a Photographic plate
from the Harvard Astronomical Station
in Peru the spectrum of ''nova,' or new
star, III the southern constellation
Norma in nifty degrees south declina-
ton and three degrees below the Harvard
horizon. 1t is of the seventh magnitude.
and twelfth on the list of novae. Prof.
Pickering, the director OF the observatory
telegraphed last night to Prof. Bailey at
Arequipa to look for the star, which he is
still in ignorance of. as the plates were
not developed until brought here The
discovery establishes the identity in com
nosition Of all noyae
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
WHITLoCK'S PRISONER ESCAPED.
He Fired Two Shots at the Policeman
wallace Hold On to His Man.

He Fired Two Shots at the Policeman
wallace Held On to His Man.
Residents in the immediate vicinity of
Police Headquarters, sHoboken, were
aroused from their slumbers at half-pasg
of two shots from a revolver. A man
dashed full tilt down Second street. In
his wake ran policeman,
The man turned down Bloomfield
srraet. When the fellow reached First
street he ran around the corner and put
on an extra squirt to Garden street. There
he was lost to sight aud the policeman
He summoned Patrolman Wallace.
They ponnced upon the meu as they
were ABOUT to pry open the front window
of house.
The quattette walked down the street.
Wnitlock's prisoner asked permission to
get his handkerchief. The officer ale
lowed him. Quick as a flash the man
jumped aside and pointed revolver
could find no trace OF him. The police
man was Officer Whitlock. He had been
patroling his beat on Washington street
when he saw two men prowling suspicl-
ously about the houses.
at Whitlock. The policeman was taken
unawares an grabbed for his revolver.
The prisoner darted off, and turning
around, fired shot from the revolver
at Whitlock. The officer jumped and
started in pursuit. The man
exploded another cartridge aud ran
faster. Wallace marched his prisoner
off TO Headquarters.
This morning the prisoner said his
name was Ryan. Last night he said he
was George Smith, but he changed it,
Last night he said he lived at No. 241
| Henderson street. Jersey City. but
| this morning he said he must have made
| mistake, for he lives at No. 271 West
| street, New York. His friends name Is
| Miller. he said, but he has no idea where
| he lives.
Ryan's picture was taken and he was
| committed to the County Jail to aw ait
action of the Grand Jury, under 81. 900
| ball.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
COYLES CHEER STANTON.
Rousiug Ratification Meeting OF
this Popular Democratic Club
Last Night.

A ratification meeting was held at the
rooms of the Michael j. Coyle Associa-
tion. Hobokeu. last evening, and in every
way 1t was an unqualified success.
One surprisi ng and pleasing feature of
the meeting was the declaration Of Coun-
Gilman Kelly that he would support
and work hard for Charles 3. Meyer,
who defeated MIN for the nomination for
Assembly for the Tenth district. Mr..
Kelly said that there had been many
reports that he would make bolt
from the party, and that he would sup
port Erlenkoetter. he.Republican nomi-
nee. This he branded as false, and said
he hoped to see Mr. Meyer elected,
| "Furthermore," he said, "Mr. Meyer will
be elected, ana by large majority.
Mr.. Ktely said he had Known Mr..
Stanton for years aud had worked hard
against nim in politics. But now times
have changed and Mr.. Kelly gladly gives
all his influence toward the election OF
Hudson's popular Sheriff.
The meeting was presided over by
Councilman Weinthal. President of the
Association. The first speaker was Coun-
sellor Smith. West of Hohoken. who gave
| one of his jolly, yet significant addresses.
Counsellor Alec Young followed. He
alluded to Stanton as the next Sheriff
and one that would prove himself equal
| to any. ,e
Freeholder Ellis made brief address,
| stating that the Democratic party was
| sixty per cant more wide awake and
aroused than the republicans Will
ever be.
| Sheriff Stanton was then introduced
and made an address. He referred to
| his record as administrator of publ
| affairs in whatever capacity in which he
| mad served.
II want TO see Mr. Meyer wIn." he said
. liz rxyil in Il m rx1u IN ks,y-
| friend. Councilman Kelly. make such a
| proper declaration. II shows ne is on
| the right sIde
Now want to ask you ii the man who
stands before you is worthy of your vote
| for Sheriff What has my record been?
| one who should properly fill the Office
then don't vote for me. II | have not
| been recrennt TO the trust aud have hon
| estly and faithfully served the peoples
interest. then I ask you why not cast the
| vote for me?
"Gentlemeu of the Coyle Association.
do you realize that 1t Is only once in a
| great whils hat Hoboken mas opportun-
| ltY to elect man from her own town
| to the highest public Office in the county?
| Why not make tue most OF it5 II you do
not now You may never have another OPP
4 porGunity. AL
Il want to see Michael J. Coyle re-
elected to the Assembly. He Is fret
rate man and he fills the position.
| Il want to say one thing to Mr.. Meyer.
| If you promise q friend you will do
| thing for him, beisure you do 1t. Don't
make any promises you do not keep"
Assemblyman Coyle argsd all present.
10 register next Tuesday. That is the
| last opportunity and should be availed
| of. If you don't register you can't
| vote, and the court can't help YOU"
| President Weinthal closed by telling
Interesting incidents in the career OF
Sheriff Stanton in the Common Council.
Three rousing cheers were given Stan
ton, Brackner. Coyle and Meyer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
A DEFINITE VOTE MONDAY.
All the Amendments Will Undoubtedly
BE Voted on Today.

All the Amendments will Undoubtedly
He Voted on Today.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 28, 1893 final
vote on he question of repeal will prob
ably be taken Monday afternoon at two
o'clock. Senator Voorhees, has made a
careful canvass of the situation
and this morning came to the
conclusion that there would be
no chance of dlsposing of the subject to-
day. There are about twenty-five
amendments of which notice have been
given and IL Is within the range of possi-
bilities thar all these apd even more may
be offered as the day progresses. II this
is done there will be succession
of roll calls. and the speeches
will be necessarily brief. 1t Is the inten-
tion OF the managers of the bill to push
matters as speedily as possible, and get
as many amendments out Of the way to-
day as possible, and according to the
present programme. the vote on the main
proposition will ba taken Alontay at the
hour named.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
CAUSE OF His FLIGHT.
Special to the JERSEY city Nelos.

ELIZABETH, Oct %, 1S92-William
Wimple, the passenger on the Fuerst Bis
marck. who is reported by cable as having
been arrested at Southampton, is Edward
Heutteman. who recently eloped with
Frieda Loucke, aged sixteen, and enticed
her brother, Hubert, to accompany them.
Heutteman was an agent of the Pruden-
tial Insurance Company, and the day be-
fore his departure he obtained under false
pretenses a gold watch and ring at Heine
meyers jewelry store. For this offence
Heutteman was indicted.
Secretary Of State Gresham cabled to
Ambassador Bayard, who secured Heutte-
mans arrest at Southampton. He has a
wife and five children at No. 148 East Jer-
sew street. in this CITY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
A BOGUS DIAMOND RAFFLE.

NEWARK. Oct. 2S, 1s93.-Benjl njlmin
Wise and Alfred Grewens echt. were az
ranged before United States Commis-
sioner Whitehead today, on the charge OF
using the mails for unlawful purp SCI.
The defendants, it Is said, were con-
nected with lottery conce rn. which
sent out communications through the
mais. Offering TO raft. a dicmoud pin.
valued at "a, for the benefit OF the Slck
Baby Fund of New YORK paper.
The men were arrested on the com.
plaint OF Anthony Com took. Com mis-
sioner Whitehead held the defend auts
under 81 600 each, to await q hearing on
Novemher g. Bot furnished bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
ITALIAN PLOT FRUSTRATED.
By Cable to the United Press.

CGUIe UIEEItW
PARIS, Oct. 2S. 1S93.-The newspapers
of this city today publish rumor of an
Italian plot to imperil the Launch of the
French warship Jaurequioerry. which
was put iuto the water at Toulol yester-
day. The papers say thSt had not the
plot been frustrated there would have
been disaster;
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
ACTOR EMMETT LOVES HIS WIFE.
Accused by Her of Abandonment and Ar


rested.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2S. 1881. E. Emmet
the :tor, better known as Fritz" was a
pris oner this morning at the Yorkyille
Court, be ing accused of abandonment by
his wife. who has suit against him for
divorce. The hearing was adjourned
until Monday. Emmett denies his
wife's charges and says that he
called several times at her residence. No.
595 Lexington avenue, but was refused
adlnfttance. Charles B. Bradford, who
acco m panied the act Or said;--
Emmett loves his wife fondly, and as
mattsr of fact she loves hun, but ou;-
siders have interfered TO make trouble
for the couple He is willing to give his
wife from $40 to $50 a week II, Fhe will
only accept It,.
Emmst's wife is the daughter OF =
prominent physician 1t Penn Yam, NY.
The couple were married six years ago.
They nave one child. Verieus rQmhpA
have lately been a6oar t0uphtug tkS
Cause OF the estrangenent Deeweth tho
pair, but they lacked auth6ntlcattQI, -. -, !,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
EXECUTION AGAINST sTEIN,s PROPERTY.

Senator DAILY today was granted an order by
Judge Lippiucott which permits him to cause
70 ne issued an execution against the property
Ok Councilman Louis Stein of Hoboken. Stein
" as recently the defendant ir lawsuit to re-
cover damages for the alienation of wifs's
affections. The jury awarded $4, 900 damages.
Today it was shown the Court that on the day
before the trial of the suit Stein conveyed his
property to his partner and Senator Daiy said
this was done because Stein feared George
Joerns would recover Q verdict.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
NEWARK OFFICIAL RESIGNS.

6TeCluE 20 INs JeTS6V CItU Ne70y.
NEWARK, Oct, 2S, 1893. William H.
Brown has written letter resigning the
Office of Police Superintendent on account
candidate for County Register Mayor
Haynes has the appointment of his
successor. The only names seriously
considered so far have been those Of
Captain William p. Daily of the Third
precinct, Captain Andrew McManus of the
Second, and John S. Bell, who was Chief
of the Secret Service under Cleveland's 8
first administration
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
APPLETONs SUIT AGAINST STANLEY
By Gable to the United Press.

BU Gable to the United Press.
LONDON. Oct. %, 1893. - An action
brought against Henry M. Stanley by the
Appleton's of New Ypik, to recover COM
missions on the lectures delivered by
Stanley in the United States. opened to-
day In the Queen's Bench Division of the
Aigh Court of Justice.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
A SUICIDES MESSAGE.
Special to the Jersey city Netos.

=
ELIZABETH. Oct 2S, 1893 = Superir-
tenuent Franklin OF the Elizabeth Water
Company yesterday found in the reser-
voir tightly sealed bottle containing a
piece Of wrapping paper on which wa >
written, have shot layself as / am
tired of life. Notify my mother. r.
Melier, No. 164 Barclay street, Newark
The Newark authorities have BEEN noti-
fed by Chief OF Police Tenney.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-10-28
MORAL REFORM LEAGUES QUESTIONS.

The Assembly Candidates Asked to
Answer Them Immediately.
Secretary Drake, of committee aD-
pointed by the Moral Reform l. eagus has
sent out circulars to all the. Assembly
C andidates of the county asking answers
to the following two questions:-
/. Will you vote for the repeal of the
gambling race track laws as pa assed by
the Legislature OF last winter?
Q. viii you oppose any further con-
essious to the liquor inter sses?