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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
HOMESTEAD aEN GO OUT.
Fifty Men Leave Carnecie's Works and
Others May Follow.

Fifty Men Leave Carnecie's Works and
Others May Follow.
PITTsBURG, May 2. 1898. Fifty skilled
workmen in the 33-inch beam mill of the
Carnegie Steel Works at Homestead
threw aside their tools and quit work at
noon yesterday.
They refused to accept the reduction
stipulated in the new scale, which went
into effect yesterday, aud as result
struck for higher wages. The reduction
is from 81 to 26 cents per ton.
The men are determined not to return
unless a more satisfactory scale Is pre-
sented by the company. The superin-
teudent of the thirty-three inch beam
mill says the vacancies can easily be filled
and new men will be secured today, un-
less the strikers return to work.
The former union men sIook upon the
trouble as victory for them, and 1t is
said they intend TO return To WORK TO gee
even with the present strikers who ac-
cepted their positions last summer.
tits reported that all other workmen In
different departments of the mill are dis.
satisfied with tue new scale, and will fol.
low the example of the 1hirty-three inch
beam workers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
A GR0OM'S MAD ACT.
He Kills His Mistress add Then Shoots
By Gable to The U1aited Press.

LONDON, May 2, 1S9S.-A frightful
tragedy is reported from the town of
Gresford, in Denbighshire, Wales. Mrs.
Whittle. resident of that place, had in
her service groom named Shellard. The
groom had been enjoying a holiday, and
returned to the house OF Mrs. Whittle
Yesterday evening After his return he
followed his mistress into her bed-chaln-
ber. A parlor maid named Taylor, also
in the service of Mrs. Whittle, was down
stairs at the time, but does not appear to
have apprehended anything unusual until
she heard shot, evidently from pistol in
the bed-chamber. The parlor maid ran to
the room where her mistress was and
found her in a dying condition from the
effects of pistol shot. Shellard, the
groom, held a revolver He rushed upon
the parlor maid and pressed the revolver
to her head, at the same time he threat
ened to kill the girl, For some reason
Shellard did not kill her, but concluded to
kill himself While she stood paralzed
with fear Shellard turned away, and kneel-
ing down, offered up prayer, then he
turned the revolver upon himself and
fred The girl ran out to summon help.
When she returned with assistance it was
found that Shellard had cut the throat OF
his dying mistress and lifted her body on
the bed. He had then laid down beside
her, and both were dead.
IL appears that ehe murder of Mrs.
Whittle and the suicide of Shellard We're
the result OF liaison between the MUIR
derep and his vicrim. The husband OF
Mrs. Whfttle is Town Councillor, re-
siding at Charlton. suburb of Manches-
ter. Shellard had been in the service OF
the parents Of Mrs. Whittle, and it was
then that the attachment began be-
tween the pair, which ended In the
tragedy. At the request of his wife Mr..
Whittle took Shellard into his service rs
groom, but on account of the evidently
Improper relations between the VIE and
groom. Mr.. Whittle sent his wife to
Gresford.
It also appears that Miss Taylor, who
witnessed q part of the tragedy, was
companion OF Mrs. Whittle, and not a
parior maid. Shellard WAS forty years or
age and his victim was twenty-eigh
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
4 PAWN TICKET MIDDLE.
Van sycle Says He Bought Them Before
kadeeming the Jewelry.


Peter G. Van Syckel, a well dressed,
middle aged man, was arraigned before
Police Justice O'Donnell charged with
being fugitive from justice. Mrs. Kate
Rae richly dressed young woman, oc-
cupied seat in Justice O'DonnelIS pr1-
vate office and was the complainant in the
case.
Van Syckel is conductor on the Penn
sylvania Railroad. He was arrested by
Detective Dalton yesterday afternoon on
warrant issued by Police Justice Regan,
of New York. The warrant is an old one,
and, from the story told byEVan Syckel to
the reporter, he is much abused man.
It appears that several months ago
Van Sycke1 and his wife boarded at MRS.
Rae's boarding house, No. 22S Adams
st. Brooklyn One day, ,Syckel says, Mrs. Rae
came to him and said she was very much
in need of money, and asked him to adj
vance her $40. She offered as security two
pawn tickets for diamond jewelry.. Van
Syckel gave her the money and held the
pawn tickets. Shortly afterward, Van
SyckeI states, he advanced money and
bought the pawn tickets outright from
her He claims that he has receipt for
the same. After obtaining complete
possession of the tickets he redeemed the
jewelry. He says that Mrs. Rae went be-
fore Justice Ryan in New York, and, by
falsely representing the state OF affairs,
procured the warrant on which he was ar
rested. Van Syckel furnished bail to
await the arrival of extradition papers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
NEW SCHOOL RULERS.
Organization of the Board of Education

Organization of the Board of Education
Jones Is President.
The old Board of Education met last
night for the last time All the members
were in their seats and the new members
occupied seats within the railing. There
was large lobby present. After the usual
resolutions testifying the high esteem in
which the ..retiriing me mbers of the
board were held by their colleagues, the
old board adjourned sine die.
The new board then met. The seats of
Messrs. Garrison, Reid and Muldoon were
occupied by Messrs. Bailey, Beach and
Degnan Mr. Moran still retained his seat,
and said he would not relinquish it until
his successor had been confirmed. Yester-
day afternoon Mayor Wanser named j. b.
Obergfeu as Mr. Moran's successor, but he
has not been confirmed as yet. Mr.. Moran
was not molested. After Clerk Graft had
called the roll, Mr.. Cowles was elected
temporary chairman, and then Director
Jones was unanimously elected President
of the Board. Clerk Graft was reelected
unanimously. Messrs. Allen, Cowl es and
Bailey were appointed a committee to pre-
pare rules for the government OF the
board, and adjournment followed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
NEW JERSEYS FAIR HOME
Quaint Old Homestead Dedicated
at the New Jersey Exhibit,

CHICAGO, May 2, 1893. Governor Werts.
Of New Jersey. was the head and front Of
notable gathering Of the sons and
daughters of the State this afternoon,
when au informal reception and house
warming was held in the quaint old
home which is part of the New Jersey
exhibit. 1t was about two O'Clock when
the affair came off, and the Governor
was aided by his wife. daughters aud
niece. with his staff in atten,,
dance. The staff made good
showing in the dedicatorY ceremonies,
and were composed of these gentlemen
Adiutant Generals w. S, StrYker, B. w.
Spencer, j. D. Megill, w. S. Heppen-
heimer; Colenels Robert Adrain, John
Van Cleef, NJ T. Barrett. A. K. Kuser,
a. G. Dickinson and J; D. ,u.;6e Bedls,
Stephen B. Meeker. President
of the Iboard; Walter IS. Lennox, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; Thos. Smith, Peter
Hauck and John ID. Caufield; the women
commissioners. Mesdames Edwin A.
Stevens. W. A. Roebling, Yardley, Kin
ney, Ware, Adrain, Barrett and Miss
Clark. Quite large number OF members
of the Assembly were also present. as
were Colonel McMaster and State Treas
urer George Gray.
When the proper hospitalities had been
enjoyed, the Governor, his aides and the
invited guests were requested TO make a
tour of the building. The structure fs a
ball is quite large, and is in tones, terra
Gotta and gold prsdominating. An
old fashioned door, which IS
so arranged In two parts that
one may be opened-the upper
and lower closed, or Usce Oersd. or
both can be opened or closed at oace. Ga
one side of the hall Is big. old-fnshioDed
fra r1lo oF6 ferns
| and specimens of tine fora of New Jersey
were grouped about in artistic array.
| On the left in the Executive room.
small apartment, but pretty one, the
| colors being dull shades OF blue. relieved
| by handsome chandeliers, these same
ornaments being a feature in all the
rooms of the quaint old house. Opposite
| the Executive office is general reception
room, in blue and fawn. A winding
| stairway leads up to the ladies' reception
room, covered with velvety Wilton car
pets, the colors pink, fawn and green,
| making a beautiful blending. Soften
| ing the rudeness of the quaint
| beautifully designed draperies, whilst
bric-a-brac and sweet scented f1ow-
ersi lent their aid TO beautifying the
| whole of the dainty interior scene.
The two steps leading down into the
room brought back memories of child
mood. and the feeling was still further
heightened by the handsomely ap-
pointed dining room. which
| breathed the essence OF hospitality of the
| good, old New JERSEY type. Two daintily
furnished rooms open from the dining
room, and are for the use of the Execu-
| tive Commissioners. On the upper. OIL
third floor, are the kitchen, servants
! quarters and store rooms.
Takeh altogether,t this quaint old house,
| taken seemingly from some spot in the
very heart of the old State. is a picture
represen tative OF the best features of the
home life of Jerseyman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
HOBOKEN MILITIAMEN SATISFIED.

They Are Glad the Several Companies
Have Been Disbanded.
The first mail this morning brought to
the several Captains of the Hoboken
companies of the Fourth Regiment a
copy of General Orders No. 8, and this
was the first definite intimation
they had of General Plume's de-
cision. OF course. they expected
this action. AID have done everything
possible to invite it since May 80. 1892.
but they yet contend they are justified in
every move they took. Now that the
companies have been disbanded, it is
thought some who have kept their lips
sealed, will speak out aud tell some facts
that will prove interesting reading.
1t is source OF deep regret. in meas
ure, TO men who were formerly connected
with the National Guard for from ten TO
twenty years to see matters come to this
pass.
Major Cook, of the Ncld Second,
one of the most respected mSp, in the
relred list last May, said nsis
morning. be was sorry to see matters aS
they now We're, but it was not the fault
of the men. The officers are the ones re-
sponsible. When the reorganization took
place, he said, the Hoboken men were
shabbisy treated, and the rank anu nles
gu their own responsibility, took up the
fight for their officers, and did what they
deemed they were justified in doing.
Tbs several captains feel satisfied at
the turn uf affairs. 1t is not Thought the
captains will have any trouble in collect
ing me property of the State. though il
sns.Regi,uental Quartermaster was to go
ever tners he would, perhaps. have to do
some TALL chasing.
AS sn The probability of organizing new
comn MES in Eoboken, the captains don't
tsink this wouf1 be practicable at present,
though II the coMpauies were attached t.
spe regiment but the Fourth, it is likely
she boys woald again enlist.
The Gisbandment as per general orders
will admit of this. If the mutinous
men hal been court martialed and dis
missed they conld not re-enlist, but under
the circumstances they can.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
WELCOMED AT LUCERNE.
The German Emperor the Guest OF the
Swiss Republic.
d.. <trII. -. TLnsS H,-oec

The German Emperor the Guest oA the
Swiss Republic.
By Gable to the United Press.
LUcERNE, May 2, 1898. The German
Emperor and Empress had a cordial well
come today, on their arrival at Lucerne,
on their way back to Berlin, from
attending King Humbert's silver
wedding. The city is enjoying holiday,
and the streets are brightly decorated IN
honor OF the imperial visitors, wnlie
crowds from all parts of Switzerland
have thronged to the scene. The German
Emperor and Empress arrived on a
steamer In which they had crossed tne
Lake OF Lucerne. They vera greeted by
salvos of artillery and the hearty cheers
of The assembled multitude. me
Ministers of the Republic welcomed
the Imperial travellers at the landing,
aud sfey paftook OF dejeuner, at which
the President of the Confederation, Kari
Schenk, made a speech. President
SchepK said that he rejoiced at the excel
lent concord maintained between Ger
inSny aud Switzerland. The latter coun-
trY wae deeply interested in all acts tend
ing to preserve the peace OF Europe,
which ne WAS confident would continue
while the German Emperor remained the
powerful guardian and defender Oh
faQcA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
STUDENT STORMS INNOCENT.
The Charge of Attempted Theft Against
Him Falls Through.

The Charge of Attempted Theft Against
Him Falls Through.
Special to The Jerseg City Neios
HAcKENsACK, May l. 1S93.-Richard
Storms, a student in Rutgers College.
charged with stealing s6.6S from the
home OF his father, Herman Storms OF
Park Ridge on Wednesday last, was tried
before Justices Smith and WortendvKe
t.sis afternoon and acquitted. The stu
dent is n brother of Garry Storms, one OF
Evangelist Mnanou's followers. several
of whom are now in Hackensack jail,
charged with cons spiring to cheat Herman
Storms out of his property. Richard
called to see his brother and his mother
at the jail last Tuesday, and was asked
by Garry to get some money for him out
of his bureau drawer in his fathers
home, Richard did so, but was arrested
for stealing little while afterwards.
He was also implicated in the cons piracy
matter, and taken to the Hsckensack
Jail in default of 81 900 bonds. Justice
Smith decided that there was no intent
to steal on the part of the defendant, ac-
Quilted him, and reduced his bond on the
other charge to $500.
Mrs. Maria Storms, VINO was released
from Jail on Saturday, has returned TO
her husbands home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
MR.. BOOTH NO BETTER.

NEW YORK, May 9. 1S93.-At ten o'clock
this morning it was said at the Players
Club that Booths condition had not
changed since yesterday.
Dir. ST. Clair Smith called at the
PLAYERS Clab go ten O'Clock this morning
and remained with Mr.. Booth about an
hour.
When he left he said his patient was
slightly better than yesterday, but that
he could not say that he was out of dan
ger vet.s
Mr. Booth slept quietly last night and
seems greatly refreshed. His articulation
IS Little clearer. His brain is about the
sane. and he shows no signs of another
heInerrhage,
DIR. ST. Clair Smith says that DR.. Free
man Smith is not attending Mr.. Booth,
and that the latter physician Is not au-
GhoTized to make any statements as to the
great actors condition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
DIED.

JACOBSON Of so BnsTm9nia o9 MondSy
the late Adam and Mary ". Turnbul
Notice of funeral hereafter.
McGUINNEsS-on Monday. May 1. 1898 Michael
beloved husband of Ann McGuinness, aged 81
years. .
fully invited TO attend the funeral from his
lat residence No. S6S York street, on THURSDAY.
MAY 4 at nine A. M. thence to St. Bridgot's Church
where emn high mass Of requiem will be OF
tered for the happy repose of his soul.
MILLER-ou Monday. May /, 1898. Catherine tt
beloved wife OF Charles 7. Miller.
Relatives and friencs Of the family, also mem-
pers of Hudson Lodge, K. of p. and Paies silae
Division, o: R., K Of p are respectfully invited 70
Hancock avenue, on Thursday, May l. at Two r. d.
SCOTT-on Monday, May !, 1898. Elizabeth. beloved
loved wife Of Joseph Scott aged 66 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral from her late
residence. No Tyson lane, on THURSDAY NAY :
al A. NJ, thence 70 st. Patrieks Church. corner
Brafnhall and Ocean avenues. where solemn high
mass of requiem will be offered for the happy re-
pose OF his soul.
WHYTE-o Tuesday. May 2. 1898. of pneumonia.
At the residence Of her son andrew d. Whyte,
Ridgoneld Park. Jeasie, widow Of the Late
James Whyte.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
NU7INY STAMPED OUT.
Major General Plume Dis
bands the Hoboken COM
panies of the Fourth.
Special to The Jersey City News.

NEWARK. Nav 2, 1s93.-Sfx companies
OF the New Jersey National Guard were
officially disbanded yesterday by orders
issued from division headquarters. Five
of thsse companies belong to the Fourth
Regiment. of Jersey City and Hoboken
and one company is OF the Sixth Regi-
menr, with headquarters at Camden. The
disbandment of the latter company was
owing to its failure to meet the require
ments of the statute governing the
National Guard organization, and was
made obligatory by that law. The five
companies OF the Fourth Regiment were
disbanded for insubordination and ma.
tiny.
Recently Colonel Abernethy, the
colonel commanding the Fourth Rsgi-
ment, made report regarding the con-
dition of his command, and recommended
the drastic measure of disbandment Of
the mutinous companies. This report
was indorsed by General Wanser, COM
manding the First Brigade. aud was
forwarded to Major General Plume. the
division commander. The result was the
lSauAuCs OL Gno AOiloWIHS Oru5r.-
HEADQUARTERS DIVISION,
The NATIONAL GUARD OF NEW JERSEY,
NEWARK, April 20 1893.
General Orders. No 8:
l. Companies G, H. I. K and L, of the Fourth
Regiment. having been reported as guilty Of
mutinous conduct, are hereby disbanded.
II. Company H, Sixth Regiment, having been
reported as falling below the standard of NUM-
bers required by law, is hereby disbanded.
III. The commissioned officers of the above
designated companies will be placed upon the
retired list By the Adjutant General.
". The Quartermaster General will take pos
session of the property Of the State held by the
above designated companies.
By command of
Major General JOSEPH W. PLUME.
Official: MARVIN DoDD.
Assistant Adjutant General
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
SHE WAS LENA DAHLMlER.
Staten Islands Mysterious Patient Dies
and Is identified.

The young woman who was taken to
Smiths Inffmary, on Staten Island, yes,
tereiay, suffering from malpractice died
this morning, and was identified soon
her sister. Mrs. Louisa Hartung, of No.
I5S Broad street, Stapleton. She made an
ante-mortem statement to Coroner
Schafer in which she accused DR.. Charles
A. Eghler, of No 249 West One Hundred
and Twenty sixth street, and George
Busch, a butcher, said to be in business on
Greenwich street. DR.. Eghler was arrested
and is locked up at Stapleton. Mrs. Hart
her that DR.. Eghler had performed q Grim
irlal operation at the request Of Busch
Detectives are looking for Busch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
The Offices He Resigns.

Special to The Jersey City Ne,us.
TRENTON, May 2, 1S93.-Colonel George
Pfe,ffer, who was recently appointed
United States Marshal tor New Jersey,
besides forwarding his resignation of that
Office has also resigned as member OF
Governor Werts' staff, and as Fish and
Game Commissioner Of New. jersey and
Police Commissioner OF Camden.
Colonel Pfeitfer's sim ultaneous resig-
nation of all of the offices held by him
has occasioned considerable surprise. and
many conjectures have arisen as to what
has caused Colonel Pfeiffer to thus sud-
denly retire from public life. He Is
reported In Republican quarters to have
resigned because he was dissatisfied
with the Democratic politics Of New
Jersey. Colonel Pfeiffer Is quoted by his
frieuds, however, as having resigned be-
cause he has found that his political Of
fees have made requirements upon his
time which very injuriousIY interfered
with his business connections. He Is
connected with a mum ber OF commercial
enterprises and is known to be very
busy man.
| States Marshal Emory N. Yard, a Repub.
| can. because he could not devote any
time to the Office himself has aroused con-
siderable criticism from Democratic
sources, and this may have had some
| influence In causing the resignation from
the Offices which he financially can so
we'll afford TO surrender.
Owing to the long standing hostility
that had existed betwee ex-senator
Pfeiffer and "Billy" Thompson, the con-
clusion the politicians jumped to when
they heard of Pteiffer's surprising action
was that there had been another out
break of hostilities between the two
| leaders, and that Pfeiffer, disgusted with
Democratic politics as exemplif1ed in Jer-
sey, had cut loose from the party. Even
the politicians who stand closest to
Pfeiffer, however, say tnat they don't
really know Of any recent row aud
| they can't account for his having let go
of such q lucrative sinecure as the office
OF United States Marshal. especially as
he was only appointed 70 the place a little
over month ago.
Mr., Pfeiffer was seen by reporter yes
terday afternoon. He said he had not re-
| signed on account of any disagreement
with Thompson or anyone else. He as
signed as the only reason for his action
| that he intended to embark in new
business enterprise which. together with
| his other business interests, would re-
uuire his entire attention. 1t was mere ly
Il question between sacrificing business
| interests or Withdrawing from politics,
and he4decided to do the latter.
| Mr.. Pfeitfer remains a member al
| large of the Democratic State Commit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
a Democrat Succeeds School Di-
rector Moran-Aldermanic
Plums.

Mayor Wanser added new life to the
political situation this morning by ap-
pointing successor to Michael F..
Moran in the Board of Education.
Mr.. Moran represents the Second
district and Is democrat. His success
sor is William M. Oberfell, wheel
wright and carriage manufacturer. He
resides at No. 1Sl Ninth street.. There
will be no question as to his political
beliefs when it is announbed
that be is one OK the secretaries Of the
Dennis Mclaughlin Association. Mr..
Oberfell ii an fnfluentiai citizen and con-
trolls the German vote n the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
NO MEETING WAS HELD.

AldermAn-at-Large Simpson Went to
the Aidermanic Meeting.
The initiauory meeting OF the Board OF
Finance with its Republican majority.
which was to have been held yesterday
afternoon at four o'clock, was postponed
until tomorrow. The three members
whose titles are undisputed were present
in the City Hall. but Aldermnn-at-L Large
Reuben Simpson expressed desire that
he be allowed to first preside at q meet,
ing Of the Board OF Aldermen be fore an
tering upon the arduous tasks which con-
front hiin as an ex offlcio member of the
Board Of Finance. His wish was grant
ed, and no meeting WAS neld.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
JOLLY STAG IN LAFAYETTE.

The Leonard ]. Kaiser Association held q
well attended, stag racket last evening at the
Lsfayette House, on johnson avenue. Vice
President Thomas F. Muldoon efieiated as
Master of Ceremonies. The programme was an
excellent one and the different numbers were
enthusiastically applauded. Mr.. Gustave Ester.
brook opened the eptertainment With e wsll
rendered piano solo. Charles and Walter Foley,
Frederick Peters and j. Smith sang solos. John
LLOYD played violin solos in excellent style, and
B. Fairchild kept the audience iu good humor
with his clever stories. After the entertain
ment an excellent supper was served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-02
BENEDlCTINE PRIEST DEAD.

Father Ernst Stein of the Newark Order
Passes Away.
Special to The jersey City Ne,cs.
NEWARK, N. j., May 2. 1S93.-The Rev.
Ernest Stein, who died last night of pneu-
,nonia in St. Mary's Benedictine Abbey.
was sixty years of age.
Father Stein was an officer in the Aus
trlan Army sbefore becoming a priest.
While acting as assistant aG St. Mary's $
Benedictine Abbey he had dispute with
lie superior priest aud went to New
YORK City. where he was engaged IN COM
rilfng an encyclopaedia. He later re-
turned ro ST. Mary's and rejoiEeo the
church