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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
CHINAMHN RAN AMUCK
Six Mongolians Attack a
Crowd of Five Hundred
in Chicago.
KNIFE, HAICHET and FLAT IRON USED.
Three Men Seriously Stabbed and
Two others Suffering From
Ratchet Cuts-Causs Of
the Trouble.

CHICAGO. Sept. 81. 1693.-Two erased
Cinnamon ran amuck in q crowd Rt VIII
SON and Jefferson streets, last evening.
and wounded Eve men. ore of ths N
mortally. The ChinHmen. Jshn Sam
King Ling, are locks0 mp as Maxwell
street station.
The wounded are:-Louis AckeYman,
cuJ in the left arm, badly injured; jacob
Boblsvsky, aged Ghirty-eight years. q
peddler. stabbed In thu side. IA 0rtallv
wounded; Louis FriedenbsrR. st RbDed
twice in the back and neck, ssri onsly
shoulder with hatchet; Israel Vein
berg, cut In The back with hatchets
seriously wounded.
Several others In the orewd were
slightly injured by being struck With
glass thrown by the OhInamen, oy being
cut and BY bsin2 struck with fat irons
and missiles thrown Dy thena. There
wers in all six Monogolians In the attack
on the crowd.
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
The wholesale assault was precipitatad
by q remark by Israel Wsin berg. He
went into the laun dry at No. 500 Jeffey-
son street, conducted by the Chinamsa.
aud called far his linen. It was net ready
and he criticised the delay. Immediately
King Liug grabbed q hatchet aud made
for him. As Weinberg went cut the door
the Chinaman sJruck him in the back.
He ran yelling into hhe street. Rnd
crowd gathered about. Ths Chinaman
turned en- the crowd. striking right and
left with the hatchee. The people scat
tered. and, then turning on the Chtna-
man. sent volley of stones at him. He
retreated TO the laundry, and, breaking
the glass ont of the windows, threw 1t Rs
the crowd OF men and boys.
ATTACKED THEN WITH KNIFE.
The tumult raised drew a crowd OF 5Oe
persons about the place. As they aLh-
ere near the door John Sam, another
Chinaman In the place ran cut, ana
drawing a loog-bIaded. two-edGed knife.
ran into the crowd, cutting aud slashing
everybody in reach. He made his way to
the corner OF Wilson and jefferson Streets
whore the inoffensive Booloysky was
standing. Without q werd OF warning
he plunged knife into his aide twice in
rapid succession. The wounded 10 al
sank to the pavement bleeding profusely.
Turning then the Cinnamon ran back to
the laundry leaving trail Of bl0od Ia
his path.
HAD FLAT IRON
A third Chinaman followed John Sam
out of the laundry with fat iron In bis
hand, with which he knocked down ssvs
sral men. A number were badly hurt by
the iron. but none seriously. Several
persons were badly cut in the face by the
broken glass thrown by King Ling.
There were six Chi0amen in the place at
the time. but witnesses to the ARRAY saw
but thrse of them In the attack.
The Cinnamon gave meagre version
of the affair at the Police station. They
said that the wounded men had attempted
to-rob them. Tue police do not believe
the story, although money was found
scattered on the floor when Odacer Boyls
arrived at the laundry and arrested JohR
Low and King Ling.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
GREENVILLE REF0RMERS
Large Gathering al Their First
Meeting Last Night-Their
Platform.

At Bamber Hall last evening the
Young Mems Citizens League was tenn
por arilv organized pending permanent
organization. At nine o'clock. when the
meeting was called to order by temper
ary chairman Robert Carey. some forty
voters of ages ranging from twenty one
TO forty years were Ia attendance. Be-
sides these over a dezsn sent in their
names aud asked Co be enrolled, they be-
ing unable to attend in person. j. Camp
bell, superintendent OF the Central r. R.
block system, was elected temporary
secretary.
Rev. William P. Bruce. of the Green
Vile Reformed Church, made a short
address encouraging the movement.
Following this there were short addresses
from different members of the asseInblage.
A general discussion was INDUCED in.
On motion committee Of three was
appointed by the chair to draftR platform
to be presented at the next nesting.
Messrs-. j. Campbell Maurice Gennert
and Louis Hennemeier is the Committee
on Platform.
1t was decided that the organization be
entirely non-partisan. The organization
will 60 on issue as opposed to race tracks
aud policy shops IL will give its support
only to those candidates for the Assembly
or Senate, who will pledge themselves
against all gambling legislation.
The meeting was composed of both
democrats and republicans and few
prohibitonists. The next meeting will
be held on Wednesday evening. October
4. The matter Of the platform will be
settled after the COMMITTEES on Platform
presents It's report. Permanent orRaniza-
tion will then he gone into. Oflcers will
be elected. and plans for the coming
campaign will be thoroughly discussed.
1t Is intended to hold mass meetings
early next mouth.
Among those present were seen Messrs
Maurice Gsnnett, Pierce Livingston,
John Knobloch. Rev. w. P. Bruce OF the
Greenville Reformed Church, William
Livingston. Chas. R. Burger. n Gordon,
John Weyding. john MorrelI, Benjamin
Patterson. Jacob NJ Dilloway, A. PltcIer
G. Williams. j. Franklin. Joseph Flo
ramo, Jshn Harris, August Jaeckel.
Edward Jasckel, ]. Campbell, Louis
Hepnemeier and many others.
Among those present last evening were
many business men Of standing In
GreeuvIlie
The Reform Association, the proposed
organizatiou OF wlieti was referred 10 iu
yesterdays NEWS. will not meet tonight
as printed. 1t will meet next week some
night, IN the Avenue House.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

The Eighth Precinct Oommittee eman Or
ganize an Association
The Eighth Precinct Democratic Com
mittee OF the Second Assembly District
met and orga anized for the coming election
at No. AZ jackson avenue last evening.
About ihirty-five active democrats of
The precluct answered their names aud
much enthusiasm prevailed. The meet
ing was called to order BY the Precinct
Committeeman, Daniel j. Smith, In
which he stated the objects OF orgauiza-
tion aud the necessity of q thorough eau.
vassing of the precinct to the END that
the entire Democratic vote be brought
out TO register and vote at the coming
election
TIE election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Matthew Marksy
Secretary, Miles McCarron; Treasurer,
George Thompson; sergeant at Arms.
Michael MuiliRan. Reports from the
several sections OF the precinct were very
favorable. especially so as TO The success
of the party's candidate for Sheriff 1t
was agreed that all the members should
attend the district meeting to te held
this evening ut Van AntwerD's, corner
Monticello and Harrison avenues
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
RECORDER MDoNoUGH's QUEER ACT.

Lsc;ursd Young Lady Because She
Defended Herself
Stephen Griffin, age thirty years. OF No.
So Jefferson street. Hoboksn. was ar
ranged before Recorder McDonouxh this
morning on a charge of insusting ladies
on the. streets. Tue complainant was
Miss Bessie Whalen, of No. II Madison
street. Griffin, 1t appeaIs. was III u crowd
OF i've or six men who passed Miss
Whalen in the street ann remarked
why there's Bsssle.''
Miss Whalen replied, .'You little
loafsf. II you make use OF my name
again, I'll have you arrested"
"WhoP asked Gritf1u.
The one who used my name" replied
the young woman.
Gritin. it is alleged. then called the
complainant vile names. Anumber of
witnesses apoeared in RECORDER McDou.
ough's court this morning to testify pro
and con In The case. Griffin was fiped
IS, but tue complainant was give u n
severe lecture for stopping TO jaw with
Griffin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
NUDE BODY on ERlE1s TRACK.
Ghsstly Find on tire Hacksnsach
Meadows Today.

Ghastiy Find on the Hackensack
Meadow Today.
The remains of man in perfectly
nude state was found ground TO pieces
and strewn along the main track of the
Erie Railroad, on the west eide of the
HacKensack River IN the boundaries of
Bergen county. at $50 O'Clock this morn
ing. Evidently The man had beeu run
over by one or more passing trains.
AS much Of the body as could be
found was gathered up in lfeap. and
subsequently The Coroner at Rutnerford
was notified.
The train men who made the discovery
were of The opinion that the man was mn
escaped lupatic from the asylum at
Snake Hill, several miles from the scene
of the occurrences but, so far as known
this morning no one is missing from that
institution.
Others advance the theory that the
man may have been murdered, stripped
OF his clothing ana the body placed upon
the track with the view OF having 1t
mnsiIated beyond the possibility OF ideh.
tincation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
BROKEN DOWN NaPmA LAUNCH.

NEW YORK. Sent. 81. 1s93.-At eleven
oclocF asst night cries of help were heard
on boaro the steamer Potomac lying at
anchor off Tompkinsville. S. I. A boat
was quickly manned by two officers and
four seamen. and proceeded in the di-
rect;on from which the shouts were
heard. After quite long pull, they
oyerhauled q broken down naptha
launch. rapidly drifting seaward, having
on board three badly frightened pleasure
seekers. The launch was taken in tow
aud arrived at the steamers side at three
o'clock this N srninR The occupants OF
the launch refused to give their names or
place Of residence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
DeEs. | sept. q
DIED.

BRILL-on Monday, September Is 1888 Jo hn Brill.
beloved husband OF the late Elizabeth Brill In
the etghtieth year OF his age.
Relstives and friends Of the family are respect
fully In nvited attend the funeral from his lste
residence, No. IA Coles street Thursd Ny. sep
TENDER g, at $50 A, thence TO st. Boniface's
Church, where a solemn hi1h mass Of raQuie n
will be offered for the happy repose OF his soul
BAG6EN-At 2e4 Thirsssnth street. on Wednesday,
september ~ Phillip Baggsn, beloved husband
OF Ann Baggen.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
LEWIS-on TUESDAY, evening. September 2e, Mar.
S4th year OF her age.
Relative es and friands OF the family are invited
attend the funeral services from her late resi-.
denee So MONTGOMERY street. On Friday. septem
ber p, at p. N
Intermeut at Green wooo Cemetery
PLATT-On Tuesday, September 2s John a Platt.
aged 6S years
Relatives and friends Of the family are invited
to atte id the fnneral services at his late resd ne
on Thursday afternoon at P. n. from &05 Summis
av nus, Jersey City Hetghts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
RUN into BY THE ERIB.
Man and Wife Killed Out
right and Others Seri-
ously Injured.
THE SPECIAL CAR TELEscopED.
Roof Hurled Into the Station Ticket
Office, Completely Domol-
ishing Ii.
he SPECIAL CAR TELEsCOpED.

BELLEVUE, Mich, Sept. ~. 1693.-A bad
accident occurred on the Chicago and
Grand Trunk Railroad at the station
here at two O'Clock this morning. Ex-
press train No. 5. wesrbound. which was
two hours late. was standing at the sta
tion. when it was run into by the Erie
Express. also west bound, demolisniag a
a special car attached to train No.
S. The special car contained Cashier
Meredith of the Chicago and Grand
Trunk road and his wife, Henry A New
land aud wife, father and mether OF Mr..
Meredith, William Costiess, porter, and
VIM Absrnathy. cook.
MIR. and Mrs. Newiand were killed but
right. Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith are badly
injured. VIM. Cossless Is fatally burt.
but VIM. Abernathy escaped with slight
press, named Jeanison, Is badly scaldsd.
The Newland party left Detroit last
night for ren days visit TO the Chicago
Fair. Mr.. Newland is the senior men,-
ber OF Henry A. Nswland & Co.. whole>
sale fur dealers OF Detrois. Mrs.
Newland is daughter OF the Hon. James
F. Joy.
THE MAKE UP OF THE TRAIN.
Train No. 5 was made up OF nine
coaches. all heavily loaded with Chicago
Fair visitors, and the special car of the
pavmaster Of the rosd, No. 8. the
train that ran into No. 5. only
had four coaches, but they were also
crowded with passengers. No. left
Charlotte only ten minutes ahead OF No.
9. The first train stopped at Qlivet. Ave
miles east OF here, on a signal, to take
on passengers aud lost time. 1t also
stopped here ana was just pulling out
when No. 9. running forty miles an
hour. crashed into it.
TELEsCOPED.
The special car was telesceped. The
roef was hurled into the ticket office OF
the station completely demolishing II,
leaving only the telegraph instruments.
The telegraph operator had just stepped
outside aud escaped instant death. The
rest of the special car was broken Into
spiinters. The rear end of the sleeper
next to the special was crushed in. but nc
one on board was hurt.
KILLED AND INJURED.
Mrs. and Mrs Newlaud were instantly
killed. The colored porter was injured
internally. A large piece OF Woou ;was
driven into his groin. He cannot hye.
Mr. and Mrs. Meredit were oadly
bruised and shnken up. but 1t IS mol
thought their injuries will result fatally.
The cook, William Abernathy. was oniy
slightly injured. Fireman Jennison OF
No. was badly Scaldeo ana MS enRtuesA
was slightly injured.
DENSE FOG PREVAILED.
Train No. Was III charge of Conductor
j. w. Reid aud No. Q III charge OF Con-
ductor J.W. Mccarthy. There is nc
telegraph operators OliEet and there
was no wav to signal No. 8 of No. 81
stop at that station. There was dense
fog at the time of the accident anu the
engineer of No. could not see tha lights
IT. Il - ~ sh4 - ho tAorr =
is that the trains were running to
closely together A Coroner'S Jury has
been summoned to investigate the
cause Of the accident.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
THE COURT COULDN'T UNDERSTAND.

Poor Polish Girl Suing for Wages In q
Sad Dilemma.
There was lots OF fuu in the First Dis.
trict Court over which Judge McGrath
presdsd In the absence of Judge Puster,
pr city Polish girl with the interesting
name Of Amelia Rotigotymantotmski
ABBREVIATED into Rotjptenski, sued Mrs
Thomas Hickey. of Washington street.
for balance OF wages due her as d
domestic servant. When the case was
called Counselor SeRuine was there to
defend Mrs. Hickey, bat AnelIs had only
a dirty. unksmpt Pole to explain her
case.
The Judges clerk administered the
oath to the Interpreter. but when he
began to speak His Honor found that
someone WAS needed to interpret the
interpreter.
What language do you speaks asked
the Court.
"Oh, yah. zs English I spika," he
quickly replied, accompanying the sens
spellRble, and sounding like some one
drawing cork out Of a bottle, q sneeze,
and endtpg with common Polish suf,
fx "wiski.'
Here. Counselor Rose berg said the
Court in despair, ''see what you can
ao."
The lawyer mentioned. who has often
helped Vice Chancellor Pitney ont of
similar dilemma, began, .'Sprechsn zie
deutschew But the Polish iuterpretad
sheok his head ana uttered another volley
Of strange sounds.
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter was
even appealed to. but he, like the
remainder. did not understand the man.
"Can anybody here speak Chinsseau
NJ nd dnn MaG4 A -
buBst Of laughter was the answsr. At
last the pretty plaintiff aRd her In
comprehensible interpreter were ordered
TO sand Aaids until some one could be
fensd who would enliRAts n the court as
10 the f&ots In the case,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES
Will Be Held October q
The ShrieValty Conven-
ton October ID.
ALL FAVOR STATIONS NOMINATION
No Date Decided On Yet for III
assembly Conyentions--ke-
publican Dates.

Mr.. E. E. c. Young presided over the
deliberations of the new Central Demo-
cratic Committee last night. The first
gun of the campaign WAS fred. The
county convention, at which Edward H..
Stanton will undoubtedly be nominated
to the Democratic delegates in con-
vention assembled. will be held on
the fourteenth of October. The primar-
les for the election of delegates TO the
convention will be held on Octobsr and
il the reports submitted Co the committee
last night are true there will be- harmony
\ at every primary. Everything is going
for Stanton. and alls the men in the race
for the election as delegates ara, as far as
kaown, Stanton men.
Mr.. Stantou's } nomination will probably
be by acclauiation.
No other important business WAS iraus-
acted.
ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS.
The dates for the Assembly conventions
have not rs yet been decided upon. These
interesting gatherings will probably
take place Immediately after the Sehriev-
ally convention. Committeemen from the
various precincts aud districts re-
ported progress 10 the matter
of the organization of precinct aud dis
trict clubs, and the predictions are that
an unusually heavy Democratic vote will
be polled
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.
The Republican primaries will be held
on the evening of Octeher g.. The Nomi-
mating Convention will be held oa the
1lth inst. Political leaders are astir and
canvass of votes has alresdy been be-
gun. Both parties will make a house to
house canvass this year for the purpose
OF bringing out every vote possi-
BILE Much depends upon she result Of
the ShrisvaIty contest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
HoBoKEN LIBRARY TRUSTEES.

Comm ttee Appointed to Secure a
Suitable Building Site.
Trustees Russ. Lehman. Schlatter and, /,
0'Tools. at meeting of the Hoboksn Free
Library Trustees last night were ap-
pointed Coinmittse to select a site for
the proposed new library building. The
site most favorsbly looked upon is QUE
nn Garden street, bstween Fourth and
Fifth streets. with a frontage of
100 feet. The ownership of this plot
however, is q matter Of dispute between
the Hoboken Land and improvement
Company and the city. This COMMITTEES
appointed last night were empowered to
institute condemnation proceedings il
found necessary. The Legislature last
winter granted the citv authorities tho
privilege OF expending $4,000 on a site
and building
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
GREAT LUMBER TRACT.

CLINTON. Iowa, Sept. 27, 1898.-The
formation Of one of the most gigantic
trusts known in the commercial history
of tho country was brought to light yes
terday by the dliug Of letters of incor.
poration of me Mississippi Lumber
Company with capital stock
Of 81. 100000. On the surface this
appears to be of smaller magnitude than
it really is The knowledge that the new
concern EN- mbr5css every lumber and log
ulaRnnte doing business on the Miss
issippi and its tributaries between St
Paul and st. Louis puts another face on
the matter. The trust will be limited to
an existence of twenty yearv and cannot
contract debts In excess OF 81 ,000. 900.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
AN ELEPHANT BROKE LOOSE.

PERU. Ind, Sept az, 1898. Diamond,
the ten ton elephant Of Wallace & Co. Is
circus 10 winter quarters near this city,
broke loose from his chains. butted down
the heavy doors OF the building, broke
the heavy gates of the yard and forded
the Mlssssnewa River. He crashed
through everything Ia his way, wire aud
other fences proving no obstacle. Far
luers cuttiGg corn along his line of
march fed for their lives and pend emon-
lum reigned for many hours. Patrey
ancs OF twenty men. finally managed TO
to subdue the brute after much damage
was done, and he was returned to his
quarters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
HOBoKEN FIRE COM MISsloNERs.

The Hoboken Fire Board met last evening
and awarded the GOAL contract to John Kameua
at ASS per tom.
Chief Applegate reported that ten iires in the
city occurred during the month OF August, and
that one Of the axles of No. l Engine broke
while turning snRrp corner on its way to
fire last Sunday The Chief aud Firameu Nc
TO attend the annual convention OF the Fire
mons Relief Association, which convenes in
Lambertyile today
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
DE YILERs oFFENDs THE sIAMEsE.
Bp cabls to the united Press.

By Cable to the United Press.
LONDON Sept. 27.-A special despatch
to the Times from Bangkok say sthst the
situation growing out of the Franco
Siamese dispuJe ia again strained owing
to the dictaterial attitude or NJ. LIE Myrs
de Vilers, the French Special Envoy.
The despatch adds that in reply 10 q re-
quest from Prince Dew awongse. Siamese
Minister of Foreign Affairs, that he make
in writing whatevsr notifications he had
to suggesG In the draft Of the convention
submitted 70 him by Siam. De Vilers
sent curt and insoient note that greatly
offended the Siamese Government. De
VIlers is evidently determined to force
further concessions from the Siamese
He Is attempting to make Siam answers
able for the delays in the negotiations,
which, as q matter of fact, are due
entirely to his persistent concealmenI Of
Frances Intentions
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
The CHARLESTON AT RIO JANEIRo.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81. 1898. Dispatches
have been received at the Navy Depart.
mont announcing the arrival Of the
United States cruiser Charleston ar Rio
Janeiro. Brazil. yesterday. 1t is antici-
pated that some authentic news OF che
progress OF evsuts there will new reach
the United States through che Navy Ds-
partmenfs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
DOESN'T LIKE HIS WIFE.

William Jaeger no relation to Frank Jaeger,
the Hoboken lottery dealer. was arrested yes
terday for non-support Of his wife. He lives at
No. j Jos Washington street, Hohoken apart
from his wife, with whom, he swsars, he will
never live again. His character Is good and ap-
pears to be better than that Of his wife. He
agreed, however, to pay his wife So a week, and
was released BY the Recorder from custody.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
ULFFER'S ASSOCIATIONS OFFICERS.

The Ulffers Association met at their rooms.
corner Of Carlton and Moptrose avenues last
evening. There was q fair attendance. The
election Of officers was the primo al,busineSs,
and resulted as follows:-President, Charles j
Carlson; Recording Secretary, Joseph F.
Prettymau; Financial Secretary, Michael j.
Shannon; Treasurer, Conrad Karhar; Sergeant
alarms, Valentine VeldmeYer. Captain Jas
/ ]. Lenehan will be in command whom the asso-
citation goes on its annual shoot to Passaic
Falls on Thanksgiving Day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
A. FRATERNAL VISIT.

Welcome Lodge Of the Knights and Ladies of
Honor was paid fraternal visit by Germania
Lodge in the lodge room, in the Fisher building,
last night. A pleasant social session followed
the bus iness of the lodge, during which ad-
dresses were made by Brother Meher and sis
ter of Friendship Lodge. Newark, and Bro thers
Crawford and Durose Of Welcome Lodge. Music
and recitations made up part OF the pro-
gramme, and ice cream was served during the
session
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
LUMBER COMPANY FAILS.

MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Sept. 81. 1898. -
The yards of the D. G. Burton Lum ber
Company of this city were closed yester-
day and are now in the possession OF
Deputy Sheriff Verplanck. But little
hope is had OF the company's resumption.
Attachments aggregating 81, 900 nave
been placed on the stock and property.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-27
HISS LANNlGAN WON'T OFFEND NOW.

The chief topic OF conversation In Greeaville
Linden Avenue NJ E. Church with regard to
the Rev. W. s. McCowan's unpaid salary. The
ssyory was told exclusively in TEE jersey CITY
news yesterdsy was TIE storv Of Mas II Lanni.
sRan's fence. This, In the particular section
with which It dealt. caused more talk than did
the other article. Mr.. aud Mrs. Kundahl read
" with In interest and enjoyment. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewing had little rime Tor discussing the affair.
Their interest was centred on a new arrival in
the Ewing household. A lus.y young son and
heir ten and half pounds ia weight, held
their attention since Sunday last.