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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
WANSER BEATEN,
Rumored Decision in the
Quo Warranto Pro
ceedings.
EDELSTEIN AND PETERSON UPHELD.
Fraser, and Detwiller 0usted,
But the Acts Of the De
Faeto Board Legalized.
EDELSTEIN AND PETERSON UPHELD.
Nothing Positive Will Be Known
Till the Decision is Handed
Down in November.

There is big surprise in store for the
DoIiticians OF botL parties of this city.
The report reached the City Ha II this
morning direct from Trenton. and from
an authentic source. which says that q
decision has been arrived at by the
Supreme Court in the suits brought by
ex-President Edelstein of the Board of
Finance and ex-Com missioner GeorgeW
Peterson. for the removal of Commission
ers Frazer and Dstwiller who were ap-
pointed their successors By Mayor Wan
ser when he reorganized the local govern.
ment under the power given hiol by the
present charter.
This decision has been patiently
waited forand it is the belief of many
has refralued from making the other
appointments which are in his power 70
make. The decision will not he made
public until the November term OF court
Is held. The decision. 1t is said. is in
favor Of Messrs. Edelstein and Peterson.
GOOD LAW.
The decision legaiizss every action of
the Commissioners sluce they have been
ia the Boarl aud confirms the appoint
ments made oy Mayor Wanser to the
other municipal boards.
The result OF thi decision will be the
oustiug of Detwiller, rspub ican, and
Fraser, democr +.
MAKE UP OF THE BOARD.
President Hllller will of cudrs5 remaiu
IN the Board. He is au ardent anmrst
of Mayor Wauser and the latter's r,form
government. Aldermau-at-largs Sinp-
sou is. of course, one of the leaders of
Mayor Wanser's reform. Com missioner
Peterson to be. was appointed Oy Dsm-
ocratic administration TO represent the
Republican side Of the house il the
Board of Finance
When Mayor Wanser appointed a sue
cessor to MIN Mr.. Peterson at once op-
posel the reform element. Whether he
will contiune TO act this wavis not known.
President Edelsteih Of course will side
with Mr.. Peterson.
So far the Board stands two to two
consequently upon the vote OF Conmiss
ioner beaell hlnges the future of power.
Com missioner Bedell is a supporter of
Mayor Wanser. His course has been to
uphold tho Mayor In his reform move
ment believing that he is carrying out
the wishes of the people.
EDELsTEIN WILL TALB LATER.
Ex-PresideuG John E lelstein. when
spoken to concerning the report. smiled
aud said:-"Wai5 little while aud you
Will hear more. I have heard the report.
! will discuss The matter this afternoon
or tomorrow"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
CONWAY SUES FURST.
Went from ST. Francis hospital to Give
His Testimony.

Went from ST. Francis Hospital to Give
His Testimony.
Charles S. Furst, the proprietor of a
fancy goods store on Newark avenue, was
the defendant today in the Court of Com
by Martin Conway, who had been en-
ployed as night watchman by Furst for
about ten years On the night of Decem-
ber 3, 1892. Conway, as usual was en-
gagged in making his rounds of the build
ing to see if it was secure, and while doing
so he approached the hatchway of the ele-
vator. Here he found that stick three
feet long and three inches thick had been
placed across the open hatchway to pre-
vent anyone from walking into the hole.
Conway at this moment thought he
heard voices in the cellar, and he ap-
preached the hatchway and leaned on the
bar to enable him to peer down into the
cellar. The only weight Conway put on
the bar was his hands. The bar had been
secured by two screws. which Conway
swore were but one-half inch long, and
being of insufficient strength to properly
secure the bar, it gave way, and Conway
was precipitated to the cellar below. He
fell heavily on piece of iron and re-
ceived very serious injuries about the
head and body. Conway was confined to
his bed for two weeks from the effects of
his fall, which he claims was caused by
gross negligence on the part OF Fllrst.
While he was still in bed Furst had the
indecency to send word to him that if he
did not report for duty Immediately he
would be discharged.
Conway is a man who has seen about 60
years of life and is very poor. He could not
afford to lose the pittance of IS week
which Furst paid him for protecting his
property for seven days in each week, and,
in obedience to the order from Furst, his
harsh master, he crawled out of his sick
bed and went to the store. The old man
strugg ed hard to do his work faithfully
each night and did SO for two months, and
then he broke down completely and was
compelled to quit work. His health gen
orally became worse and finally he went
to st. Francis Hospital, from which insti-
tuition he went today to tie Court House
to prosecute his suit against Furst He
returned to the Hospital after his ser.
vices at court were no longer r. uired.
The case was adjourned at one o'clock
until after recess, when it was resumed
Counselor Alexander Simpson represented
Conway, and ex-senator w. d. Edwards
defended EurSt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
LAHEY AND WILSON OUT
The Alderman Accuses the JUS
tice of EXorbitant Charges.

Justice of the Peace Wilson, whose
office is located In Oakland avenue, just
around rhe corner from Newark avenue.
is just trifie mad over the accusations
made by Alderman Lahey to the effect
that he illegally EFFORTS money from
people who find it necessary to resort
to his court. The accusation is
serious one. 1t grew out
Of the position In which the Alderman
found himself when he volun teered to &c
bail for the prisoners. who were captured
while carrying away the doors. blinds.
ETC., of Abraham Collard's closed up oil
cloth factory in Van Winkls street last
Saturday afternoon.
The prisoners were Thomas Grant. No.
% Holden's lane; Rosanna Ksegau,
Battle alley; A. Smith and Hannah Ken
nedy, Porter street.
They are all constituents of the Alder.
man Lahey, who represents the Fourth
Aldermanic district aud 1t is rumored
that Mr.. Lahey is looking for renomi-
nation. The Alderman is a member of
the firm of Lahey Brothers. grooers.
Newark avenue. diagonally across from
che Court House.
Mr.. Lahey is Republican member of
| the Board Of Aldermen. Mr.. Wilson is
Republican Justice of the Peace.
AT the examination of the prisoners or
Monday morning the evidence was such
| that Justice of the Peace Wilson held
all four iu $500 apiece for trial.
Alderman Lahey was present. He
| pretended to be interested in Grant alone,
| but he went bail for all four and assumed
all responsibilities. When thu j Justice
| presented his bill for fees, etc.. Alderman
Lahey disputed it. and intimared that the
| Justice was pract1cing extortion.
Here are my charges" said the justice
| when called upon this morning by re-
| porter for THE NEWS:
In each case, examination fee. rs cents
| attendance OF Court Officer. so cents,
| execution of bond Co appear for trial In
Court of Sessions, 65 cents.'
| Justice Wilson was somewhat ratified
| when called upon by the reporter with
| reference to the accusations OF Alderman
Lahey and exhibiting the letter he had
received from the Alderman concerning
| Grants case, satd:-
! when Alderman Lahey attempts sto
| dictate this court as to the disposition o
| cases that come before 1T, he can simply
| 10 plump to Thomas Grant ad.
mitted he was guilty OF the offenss will
which he was charged"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
AN UNHOLY ALLIANCE.
Republicans and Silver Men Urged
To Join Hands.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2s. 1854 large
number of Philadelphia manufacturers
have determined to make an effort to
protect their own interests by making an
alliance with the friends of silver. 10
effect this they have indorsed an open
letter to the Senate of the United States,
written By Wharton Barker, which
proposes basis for the settlement of the
silver question by which al lver may ba
continued as money metal.
The manufacturers wh0 have inaugu-
rated this movement do not attribute the
present hard times to the Sherman law.
They assert that it Is due to the fear that
be undermined. They hold that, II assur-
ance were given that the existing tariff
laws would not be disturbed for the
next two years. business would take an
immediate boom, mills would start
in all parts of the country
aud employment would be given
the thousands of idle workings
men. While holding these views they
also believe that it would he mistake to
demenetize silver. These manufactur-
ers believe that in many respects their
interests are allied with the raine owners
| of the silver States. 1t was that belief
which prompted the movement amouR
| the Philadelphia manufacturers to give
encouragement to the silver senators in
their fight to continue :he white metal as
| II part Of the currency OF the United
States.
While the Manufacturers Club, as an
| organization, has not committed itself 80
the movement. many of its leading mem-
| bers are interested In 1t. james Dobson
| is one of the prime movers, and his name
| ia AZ the top Of the list of the siRners OF
| Mr.. BRrker's letter. He has also sent a
| letter over his own name to nearly all of
the manufacturers In the city asking
| them to read Mr.. Bakers letter. wnich
he enclosed, and, If they approved of iA
to sign blank slip and send Sheir name
| to Mr, Barker.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
HOBOKEN POsTMASTERSHIP.
ia mes Curran in Washington After til
Position.

ia mes Curran in Washington After the
Position.
Special to The JERSEY City Neigs.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. %. 1893-By
curious coincidence the two persons
most interested In the Ridgewood post
office case were yesterday in Washington.
Ex-Mayor Cooper. of Rutherford. Bergen
County. was here, and also Mr.. J. F..
Corrigau, who was fortunate enough to
name the winning candidate for the
office. Mr.. Kruse. Mr.. Cooper wants a
consulshiD at some English port.
Another New Jersey Democrat In the
city yesterday was Jane S.Curran, who
will undoubtedly be the next postmaster
at Hoboken. Senator Mcpherson today
presented the petition OF BRAIN Cochran
and others, of Woodstown, ASK for the
repeal of the Sherman law.
Representative Fielder today presented
to the New Jersey Senators aud Con-
gressmen an invitation from the Clark
Thread Works to visit their works at
Newark next Monday. Senator Smith
has accepted the invitation, and
majority OF the members will also be pre-
aeQt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
ELECTION OFFICERS
Republican List Revised by
the County Board of
Registration.

The County Board of Registration met
yesterday afternoon at Lawyer Fran
bach's office in the Fuller Building and
revised the list of election officers. neces-
STATED by the changing of precinct II mes
and removals out of the districts. Only
the Republican list was revised. and
these are the new officers who will serve
at the coming election:-
Second district-Tenth precinct H. H.
BreuneshottZ, In place of c. Clement.
Third district-First precinct, l. S. De Hart
Jr., j. 9. Walsh: Second precinct, Ciarencs
Miller, H. Hill; Third, Alex. Beatty, j. Hav
ford; Fourth. J. Glynn, Jr., ]. DAILY: Fifth, A
Coffin, Y. ]. Sewell; Sixth, E. Mccoy, E. S
Dougherry; Seventh. Allen B. Thompson, G.
Ninth. w. Nico, j. HcNaliy; Tenth III ''oui Moui,
Grover. j. Greaves.
Fourt dist rict-First precinct. NJ. V. B Hyatt
G. Sachs; Second precinct, w. R. Saywell, 1
Graham; Third precinct, James Graham, j
Devln; Fourth precinct, j. A. Robertson. T
L. Jones; Fifth precinct, George Douglass, w
G. Doyle; Sixth precinct. r. A. o'Byrne, Jr.
George Hartley; Eighth precinct; ]. j. Dillon
J. B. Cornhorea; Ninth preciuct, e. w. Burg ger
g. II. Blakely; Tenth precinct, w. Condit. A,
Z, Mead; Eleventh precinct, r. McAndrews, w.
Seaman.
Fifth district-First precinct, N Michael, John
Botthof; Second precinct, VIM. Holcomne. P.
Flosser: Third precinct, j. J. Hayes, a: F.
Hayes; Fourth precinct; Joseph Walsh ]. Nc
Cormack; Fifth precinct G. G. sehenck'
L.. D. Basssll; Seventh precinct, W. J,
johnson, F. Kloss; Eighth precinct. w DeHart
H. Knoop; Ninth precinct, P. D, Voorhees,. G.
Il. Higgins; Tenth precinct, J. McGregor, L. r
Rose; Eleventh precinct, William Griffen, j
Murray; Twelfth precinct, Il. NJ. Payne. w
Thornton; Thirteenth precinct, r. f. Means j.
Jurgeus.
Sixth district precinct-H. A. Corsch,
G. M. Mills; Second precinct. E. S. Bagnell, F.
W. Davis; Third precinct, L. S. Brown. +. NJ
Case; Fourth prec,uct, ]. G.. Van Wrinkle, C
Bowen; Fifth precinct, J. McAuIiffe, ]. J
O'Keefe; Sixth precinct, w. McKorning, j. F
Keogh; Seventh precinct, j. Quinn, L. Wei
lington.
Seventh district-Third district in Kearny. J
Bone in place of R. Neale; First precinct O
Jersey City, A. j. Hommedieu in place of c
Feigel.
Eighth district-No changes made.
Ninth Observation-Disclosures. First ward. ]
Arditi, W. E. Renschen; Second precinct. c. p
Hartman. D. J. Downs; Third prec inct Georg'
b. Bissonnette. F. MeiGke; Fourth recinct, N
NJ. Goodwin, A. ]. Hamilton: First precinct
Second ward, c. Spohr, j. T. Walman; Thirt
precinct, Third ward, j. ]. FalIon, E. Heilbig
Fourthward, first precinct, W. II Shout, D. Lopez
Second precinct, Fourth ward, L. Conk lin, j
j. Mcclure; Third precinct, j. H. Smith, A
Baciglupo; Fourth precinct W. Fisk, T. Horth
Fifth precinct, E. Soracco, j.. A. Mckenzie
Sixth precinct, Sixth ward, j. j. Kennedy, J
Bammon.
Tenth district-No changes.
Eleventh district Weeh swkeu, North dis
trict, H. Price in place of G. c. Watson; FRS
ward Second district of West Hoboken, J.
Turner in place Of A. Watson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
TALKED TO INDIANS.
Chairman Wooley Tells NeWarkers
of Hudson County Politics.

Chairman G. NJ. Wooiey OF the Hudson
the meeting of tho Republican Indian
League last night at Newark. Mr..
Wooley, on being introduced by the
chairman, delivered IN address, in which
he undertook to explain the methods by
which the republicans of Hudson
Wanser last year, the aid 1derman-at-,arge
in the spring e ections and by which they
hoped to elect the sheriff this year. In
the course of his remarks he said that
from 1880 TO 1890 the republicans in the
State had always elected the Governor,
but had been cheated by ballot stuffing.
This was especially the case in hudson
county, until at last the Republican
element determined to put stop to it.
The matter was taken in hand by the
Hudson County Committee and the re-
suit was well known. The first thing to
be done was to secure suitable and relia-
bic election officers and cnalleugers. The
next thing to be done was to see to the
registration list, aud above all things
discontinue the practice of copying the
old one. The unregistered voters
should be canvassed and their names put
on the list so as to cut off all chances for
repeaters.
Continuing be explained the catechism
through which repeaters were put in Je:-
sey City. the result being that many oi
them when questioned as to their alleged
residences We're unable to describe them.
or to tell on which side of tue street
they were. When they were challenged
they generally sneaked out. rather tnau
await developments. Wheu the police
were called on TO arrest them they We're
usually too busy to attend TO such trivial
matters. He hoped that Essex Comfy
would profit by the exam Pile set in Hud-
son, anu. il they did, their labois would be
ra rfiad NEXT eIectjon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
WOMAN DETERMINED ON SUICIDE.

NEW YORK. Sept. rs, 1S93.-Bella Konta.
twenty-one years old, native of Ger.
many. made desperate attempt to COM
NIT suicide by jumping into the North
River at the foot of Vesey street at half
past five o'clock this morning. James
Thompson. a deck hand on the steamboat
White Craft. which was lying at the
dock. saw her jump over
board and went ju after her
and made heroic effort to save her.
The woman. however. attempted to drag
him down with her, but Thompson's
plank. aud after hard fight he managed
to drag her ashore She was removed to
Chamber Street Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
''ExEcUTIvE MANSION, /
WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. IS. !

EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 25.
Hon. w. j. Northen:
81 hardly know how to reply to your
letter of the 18th inst. 1t seems to me
that I am quite plainly on record concern
ing the financial question. Ny letter
accepting the nomination to the Presi-
dency, when read in connection with the
message lately sent to the Congress in
extraordinary session, appears to me to be
very explicit.
II want currency that is stable and
safe in the hands of our people. 1 will
not knowingly be implicated in q condi-
tion that will justly make me in the least
degree answerable to any laborer or
farmer in the United States for q shrink
age in the purchasing power, of the dollar
he has received for a full dollars worth of
work, or for a good dollars worth of the
product of his toll
Il not only want our currency to be of
such character that all kinds of dollars
will be of equal purchasing power at
home, but 1 want it to be of such char
acter as will demonstrate abroad our
wisdom and good faith, thus placing US
upon firm foundation and credit among
the nations of the earth.
81 want our financial conditions and
the laws relating to our currency safe
and reassuring, that those who have
money will spend and invest it in business
and new enterprises instead of boarding it.
You cannot cure fright by calling it
foolish and unreasonable, and you cannot
prevent the frightened man from boarding
his money.
Il want good, sound and stable money,
and a condition of confidence that viii
keep it in use.
Within the limits of what I have
written 1 am a friend of silver, but be-
ieve its proper place in our currency can
only be fixed by readjustment of our
currency legislation and the inauguration
of a consistent and comprehensive fnan-
cial scheme.
II think such a thing can only be en-
tered upon proftably and hope ully after
| the repeal of the law, which is charged
with all our financial woes. In the present
state of the public mind, this law cannot
| be built upon nor patched in such way
as to relieve the situation.
81 am therefore opposed to the free and
unlimited coinage of silver by this country
alone and Independently, and 1 am in
| favor of the immediate and unconditional
repeal of the purchasing clause Of the So
called Sherman law.
Il confess 1 am astonished by the oppo-
sition in the Senate to such prompt action
as would relieve the present unfortunate
| situation.
my daily prayer is that the delay oc-
casioned by such opposition may not be
the cause of plunging the country into
! deeper depression than 1 have yet known.
and that the Democratic party may not be
| justly held responsible for such ostas-
| trophe.
"Yours very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
BRIGHTER FOR BIPF.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s, 1S93-The fourth
day Of the trial of Frank Ellison, the
clunman. charged with assaulting
Broker Henriques was resumed to today
In Part III of the General Sessions.
Mr.. Henriques. when he took the stand
tion by the prisoners counsel
The latter was anxious to bring
out the fact that before the fight
Heuriques had threatened to Kill Ellison.
The witness admitted that he had
threatened to lick Mr.. Aikman in the
Stock Exchange.
He denied that he was hunting for Eli
SON with a revolver on the night of the
assault.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
THE ABOVE COUPON is NO. Is
RECORD OF THE VOTE.

VIM. Diamond, drvr tender, eng. Nos 449!
Geo. Dingler. engineer. engine No. g.. 432
Jas. Coleman. tillerman. truck No. 310
George B. Murdoch, supt's DIR, Hdqtrs 101
James Magee, foreman, engine No. ~
James Hanley, stoker. engine No. g.. 20
Thos F. Murphy driver, truck No.2 45
Frank Cleveland. captain, eng No. 30
S. A. Wilkins, engineer, engine No. II 80
horfis Meyers, captain. engine Nos 81
Jackey Jones, driver, engine No. o.. 81
George Quinn, truck No. l.. ......... 10
Fl. @. Duls. hoseman at call. eng No 10 Is
Arthur McGuckin, captain, eng No.13 II
Henry Kaiser. tillerman, truck No. q
J. F. Markey, driver. engine No. -. 6
Edward Whalen, driver, engine No.2 5
John Hogan, battalion chief .... 4
John J. Finnerty, buffalo, truck Mol .
John Newton, asst drvr, truck No. 3 2
S Davis, stoker. engine No. 11....... 2
Thos. Andrews, engineer, engine No.13 l
Ed Coyle, hoseman, engine No. 3...... |
John Gateley, fireman, engine No. l
Charles Jobes, engineer, eng No TO-. /
John Costigan, fireman, truck No. 3 !
H. Lowell, captain, engine No. TO-. l
w. d. COnnell. hoseman. eng No. g.. !
Dan Loughbridge, driver. chem No. 4 1
Charles Ertle, driver, engine No. S.. l
JAS Murphy, tender dvr, eng No. 13.
Geo w. Lamberson, captain, tr No.
B. M. King. foreman. No. 5..........
c. H. Mullikin, asst eng, Headqrs....
VIM. Dunn. truck No. 8. 3.............
Rudolph Braun. truck No. 3...:...
Joseph Rooney, tillerman, truck No. 2
Peter Westervalt, driver, truck No. 5
John Culbert. hoseman, engine No. 3.
Thos Dillon, driver, engine No. g..
Robt. Trip, tillerman, truck No. s..
R. j. Brehm. foreman truck No. g..
| S. Fallon, buffalo, engine No. 49,.
VIM. Talbot, tillerman, truck No.2....
Joseph Sefren, driver, t uck No. a..
Roger Boyle, hoseman, engine No; 1S
William Kelly, engine No. 7..........
Michael Lane, engine No. 7.........
James Riddle, chiefs driver. ....
James Humphrey, buffalo, eng No. 1
| James Green, buffalo. engine No. l..
| Wang Jaquins. hoseman, engine No.3
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
VALKYRIE TAKES A SPIN.

QUARANTINE. Sept. 2s. 1s93-The yacht
valkvrie left her anchorage off Bay
Ridge at 1890 A. NJ. in tow of the tug
Lewis Pulyer and proceeded as far
as Stafileton adjusting her com
pass. Aboard OF her were Lord
Dunravep, H. Maitland Kersey and
two other gentlemen, Captain Lyons. q
Sandy Hook pilot, was also aboard and
will probably pilot her during the com.
ing races. She will take spin down the
bay after adjusting her compass. The
tide is ebb ana the wind light from the
north north west
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
Want Only Jersey City Labor Employe
on City Work.

Want Only Jersey City Labor Empl oy ed
on City Work.
The Second District Democra alto Asso-
citation held meeting last night at
Harrison and Monticello avenues Ex-
Sheriff Heintze, president of the organi-
zation. presided. Mr.. Baker was elected
corresponding secretary. Resolutions
were passed recommending that all city
and county work contract ed for be
awarded hereafter with the stipulation
that none but resident labor bs en-
ployed. Other resolutions were made
requesting the different committees to
leave the selection of delegates to the
county convention TO the precinct cMbs.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the
same place one week froRl tonight. The
Eighth and Tenth precinct clubs will
meet on Monday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
TIE HIGH SCHOOL FLOODED.

One of the water pipes on the top floor
OF the High School building on Bay
street burst last night and dood-
ed several rooms The break
In the pipe was not discovered
until this morning when the jAnitor
opened the building. The break was al
rectly over the directors room aud this
aud Clerk Miss ShAuley's office aud the
eighth grade primary class room on the
ground floor were all flooded.
The ca pet In Miss Snanley's office was
only rslaid last evening. and 1t Is likely
that 1t will have to be taken up again, as
1t Is soaked through. The primary class
room was closed aud the scholars were
taken 10 another reom. The cause of tn
break was defective plumbiag. Up to
Que o'clock this afternoon the break had
not been found BY the plumbers.