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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
FLOOD AND LIGHTNING
Cellars Inundated and Electric
Cars Stalled by the Storm
Damage In Other Places.

Considerable damage was done by the
storm this morning. The heavy peals of
thunder and bright flashes of lightning
struck terror to the hearts of the employees
of the consolidated Traction Company
at the power house In several instances
motormen were shocked, and finally
as precautionary measure the danger
GUS current was temporarily cut off.
Traffic was delayed for about half
hour during which time passengers in open
cars were treated to delightful drenching.
The fall of rain was too heavy for the Mont
gomery street sewer at the foot of the Hill
1t burst at half-past eleven, and Easements
were flooded to depth of two feet in several
Instances, Brunswick and Monmouth
streets and the upper end Of Mercer and
York sJreets were flooded.
RAILROADS SUFFER.
Much damage was done to the preliminary
work Of the New Jersey Junction Railroad
on the Montgomery street meadows. Mill
Greek filled up, flooded cellars, and carried
away temporary plank walks, which ran out
to isolated houses on the west bank of the
creek The Morris Canal got in its fine
work. At the lower end, near the
sugar house, it overaowed and drove
occupants of ground floors up stairs
Piers along the river front were flooded, and
some damage was done to goods ready for
shipment. The tracks of the New Jersey
junction Road, at the head of Seventh street,
were submerged. The driveway to the
freight depot was covered with two feet of
water, making it impossible for truckman
to reach it.
The West Shore and Eric tracks are also
covered with about four inches Of water.
Near Sixteenth street there were two or
three slight washouts which, however, did
not affect traffic
WATER IN HORSE CARS
The tracks OF the Summit avenue line of
the North Hudson County Railway were
covered with foot of water, which splashed
over the platforms and up through the bot
tom of the cars, soaking passengers.
At Montgomery and Gregory streets the
receiving basins became choked up and
three feet of water make it necessary to
walk up half block to cross the street.
At the foot of Pavonia avenue the usual
difficulty was encountered. which compelled
the street cars to stop a block above the
ferry to allow passengers to alight. At the
turn table the water was three feet deep.
On the Newark avenue Hill, where the re
paving is done, large quantity Of sand was
washed away and newly set blocks under
mined. Fire Department res became
crossed with the police signal system and
number of boxes were burned out. 1t was
believed by many that lightning had struck
downtown. but up to one o'clock no acci-
dents had been reported by the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
RAILROADS MUST MOVE.
why an EnJunction WAS Served on
the California Managers.

why an knJUNcukon " as SSFseu oA
the California Managers.
Los ANGELES, Cal, July g. lS94.--In re-
gard to the injunction served upon the rail
road officials yesterday the District Attorney
said:-"The purpose of the government is
to show that everyone on whom the injnnc-
tion applies shall be served with it. There
is now nothing to prevent the companies
from moving trains, ana as the government
has furnished ample protection, it wants to
know why the roads do not move trains.
The injunction was the first to be issued in
the United States and District Attorneys
for other district are sending for copies OF it
and it is probable that the same injunction
will be used in all parts of the United States
The Conductor Hearts contempt case was
taken under advisement by Judge Ross un-
til half past ten today.
The railroad called all train crews yes
terday who resigned last week and asked
them to go to work, and take out trains, as
they would be well protected. The men re-
piled that th ey were not employees OF the
company. and had no interest whether
trains ran or not The company so far has
refused to accept the designations of the
men. The men believe this to be a test to
get them in contempt of court. The men
are standing together with very few de-
SartiOnS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
Frank Stevens Appointed
to Sell the Property
Bought In Under the
Martin Act.
FIVE HUNDRED PARCELS
Elaborate Preparatory Work-Ful
Descriptions For Buyers-Ques-
tiOn Of Fees.

The Finance Committee os the Board Of
Aldermen met in Mayor Wanser's p rivatt
Office yesterday and formally appointed Mr.
Frank Stevens, President Of the Real Estate
Trusts Company, to auction off the five hum
dred pieces of property acquired by the city
under the Martin Act"
Mayor Wanser who appears to have an
eye open for saving the city every dollar
possible, stated that certain auctioneers had
offered to sell the property without the city
having to pay any percentages. President
Stevens replied that if a bona fide PROPOSE
ton of that sort had been made,
he too would do the selling with
out a percentage from the city.
1t was not definitely decided, but is proba-
bly, that Mr.. Stevens only Zee viii be 81
from each purchaser. There has Been con-
siderable strife amongst local auctioneers TO
secure this work, but Mr.. Stevens has had
the inside track all along. The committee
having the matter in charge consisted Of
Alderman Dohrmann Mitchell and Day.
MR. DAYS POSITION.
Alderman Day last night asserted that he
had not been notified TO attend the con-
ference. He understood that the committees
meeting was to have been held today. He is
perfectly satisfied with Mr.. Stevens selef,-
tion, but declares that he Is opposed to al
lowing him to do the work for nothing
LAS individuals we would not expect hlr.
Stevens or any other auctioneer to- sell
property for US and allow him to take his
chances on the IS fee on each parcel sold. I
would have insisted upon percentage nav
ing been paid, but as my colleagues ignored
me apparently, | will say nothing more
about the matter"
SYSTEMATIC PLANS.
Mr.. Stevens has gone TO work in a sys-
tematic manner. He does not intend selling
any person a lack in the boz". Tbs after
| noon competent men win engage to go over
every piece of property to be sold and to
furnish slip giving the exact location OF
each piece The search viii also show what
kind of property it is, what the amount Of
| the lien is, the surroundings, whether
the street is severed or tagged. the
material of which the houses
are constructed, the dimensions Of the same.
number of rooms condition and everything
else appertaining to each piece will be read
before it is exposed for sale. Appraisers viii
furnish fair price for the property and
Mr.. Stevens or a competent representative
will get every, dollar possible for each piece
This work will require considerable time.
FMS information is to be correct in every
particular and the auctioneer will be resp0n-
! sible for all accidental misrepresentation If
| any occur.
1t was deemed advisable to sell about
| thirty pieces ut a time In this way it is
| hoped better prices will be procured. The
committee has not as yet decided when t.sS
| first sale is to be held 1t will probably ee
arranged for q time satisfactory and con-
venient TO Mr. Stevens. There are bar
tors and homo seekers should watch for
/ them
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
AT TIE STOCK YARDS.
a Bleak Scene of 1uin--Quiet While
Troops Are Awaited.

UNION STOCK YARDS, ILL.,, July s, 1894
When daylight dawned this morning there
was evidence of violence all along the Stock
Yards Company's tracks Switches had been
torn up, cars turned over, railroad buildings
destroyed and in several places freight
cars broken into. and their contents scat
tered along the tracks. On the Fortieth
street tracks of the Lake Shore Company.
half dozen box cars had been overturned
during the early hours of the morning. and
the road completely blockaded. AL
night long scattering mobs continued
their riotous work of destroy
ing railroad property. During the
right thirty one alarms OF fire We're sent
into the Fire Department in the stock yards
district, but owing to the prompt action Of
the Gremen and police the blazes were ex-
tinguished before any serious damage re-
Eulted.
QUIET IN CAMP.
All was quiet in the camp OF the United
fStates troops at Dexter Park during the
nlusis. and the soldiers were astir at an early
hour today ready to respond for duty at a
moments notice.
At six o'clock this morning q Western
Indiana wrscking train started in clearing
the tracks Of the five cars which the mob
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
PIG HEADED ALTGELD.
Tacit Assistance of the Strikcrs-One
STATE ComDanY Out.


SPRINGFIELD, H., July 6, 1S94.-Governor
Altgeld last night received a. telegram from
Mayor j. F. Hopkins of Chicago, asking that
the First Regiment, which is expected to 60
into camp at Camp Lincoln, near this city,
Saturday, be retained in Chicago and or
dered to report at their arnlory, as they may
be needed by hm in twenty-hour hours. In
reply the Governor telegraphed Mayor Hop
kins:--
We Will of course hold First Regiment In Chicago
If ii is needed bat nobody has ntima ted heretofore
that its service might be wanted.
The Governor also wired Brigadier-Gen-
eral H. A. " heeler not to allow the meu to
leave the city. Last evening at seven
o'clock the Governor. at the request of U. S.
Marshal Brinton, ordered Company of the
Fifth Infantry at Taylorville to report to
the Marshal in this city to assist in moving
the Wabash mail trains that have been
lying in the depot since Monday. The Mar
shall has been powerless to control the
crowds.
Finding it impossible to move the trains,
Marshal Brinton drove over to the Execu-
tive Mansion and laid the matter before the
Governor, and Company B was ordered to
the city The Springfield company is
in Danville. Last evening two companies
at Danville and two at Decatur were re-
lieyed from duty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
The Press on the Race.
Ry C1bIe TO the United Press,

LONDON, July 6, 1S94-In its comment on
yesterdays race between the Vigilant and
Britannia, the Times says
''It may be said that the holder of the
American Cup will find Britannia very
formidable antagonist, It is too early to
pronounce decided opinion, but Vigilants
strong point is unquestionably in sailing to
windward in long boards, when the centre
board is most effective She is slow in stays
and does not start fast, but when warm fore
reaches very fast and goes where her head
points.
''She did nothing with Britannia going
full and by, while the latter ran faster ex-
cept when Vigilant could get her twa spin
makers to fill, which was done in really
wonderful way. 1t was a breathlessly ex-
citing finish. Mr. Jsv IS fine helmsman-
ship kept Vigilant saIe astern.
''Vigilant could not outwind OF headreach
the Britannia, and after magnificent rae
ing display, the latter won"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
DISORDER tn ST. LOUIS.
Many Trains Tied Up and One
Sioncd..Another sOmnibus.O

ST. LOUIS, July 6, 1S94.-Ihe firemen ON
the Frisco road went on strike this morn
ing. All traffic is suspended. 1t is be-
heved they quit work in anticipation of the
expected injunction Of Judge Thayer.
The railroad yards here are beginning to
show signs of life, and that an attempt is
being made to raise the freight embargo.
About 200 non-union men have been secured,
ami were set at work in the different
yards this morning. The strikers have so
ever, that there will be conflict between
the strikers and the non-union men at work
in the Burlington yards
STONED TRAIN.
While the Iron Mountain passenger train
was passing under highway bridge in the
southern portion of the city this morning,
miscreants fired a yoliey of stones
at the coaches. A number of
windows were smashed and the passengers
were considerably frightened, but none were
injured The act is not attributed to the
strikers Sheriff Hotz of Madison
County, H., with twenty eight deputies, ar
rived at the eastern approach to the Mer-
chants Terminal Bridge this morning for
the purpose of protecting the switchmen at
work They were refused breakfast at the
hotel on account of the landlords sympathy
for the strikers
Nearly every railroad succeeded in get
ting its passenger trains out on time this
morning
ANOTHER INJUNCTION ASKED.
w. H. Clopton, United States Attorney
for tho Eastern District of Missouri this
morning petitioned petitioned Judge Thayer,
of the United States Circuit Court to grant
an onlnious injunction covering II railways
in this city The prayer for the injunction
was accompanied by lengthy and elaborate
argument called s.bill of equity" in
which the United States District Attorney
sets forth the great hardships and wide
spread damage which the strike has
already imposed upon the people of Mis-
menace TO the general prosperity of the
country which continuation OF the
blockade will cause. Mr. Clop-
ton asks that the persons named
in the writ preyed for be enj oined from
entering the yards, stations or upon the
rights of way of the railroad companies
entering st. Louis for the purpose Of dis
suAding by threat, intimidation or persua-
sion, the employees of the companies from
performing the duties which their positions
demand.
The persons named in the petition include
nearly every prominent member OF the A.
r. u. in this city and also include Vice
President Howard and Director Elliott of
/ that organization. Judge Thayler took
the petition under advisement. 1t
may be granted this afternoon
It covers the Santa Fe, Baltimore and Ohio,
Tel minal Railroad Association, Missouri
Pacific, Iron Mountain, Cotton
Belt, Frisco, Keokuk and North
western, Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
Louisville and Nashville, Missouri, Kansas
and Texas, Chicago and Alton, Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy, Mercha nts Bridge
Terminal, Big -Four, Wabash and Mobile
and Ohio Railroad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
CALLED TO HIS DEATH.
Edward Meyer Shot by an Unknown

NEW York, July 6, 1894. Edward Meyer,
racetrack tout and messenger, was called
to the door of his house, No. 1903 Avenue A,
early this morning and shot dead. He died
in five minutes and the murderer escaped.
Tt is believed by the police that the murder
was committed by George Dougherty, whose
address is unknown. He gave Meyer S. yes
terlay to place upon horse and when the
nings.
When Meyer was called to the door, he
told his brother. with whom he lived, thet
the caller was friend of his, and the brother
heard Meyer address him as George"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
SANTOS COOL REQUEST.
I'm Cable to the Untted Press.

PARIS, July 6, 1So4-The Figaro says that
Cesario Santo the murderer of President
Carnot. has addressed letter to President
Casimir-P Perier asking for money with which
to mitigate the rigor of the treatment he is
receiving in the Lyons prison.
Madame Carnot states that from the mo-
ment Of his election to the Presidency, near
ly seven years ago, until he was murdered
scarcely single day passed that her hus-
band did not receive menaciug letter or a
threat against his life conveyed in some
other way.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
LEO BACKS sAToLLL.
Ru Cable 70 the U1.tted press.

ROME. July g. 1894.-The Pope has in
formed one of the principal members of the
Propaganda Eide that he will never tolerate
any opposition to Mgr satolli, the Papal
Ablegate in the United States. The Rev.
Dr. Burtsell of Rondout N Y, viii remain
in Rome some time longer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
STORM DAMAGE IN NEWARK.
Flooded streets stop the Electric
Cnra
Special to the Jersey city Wears.


NEWARK. July 8, 1694.-Heavy damage
was caused in the lower eud of the city
today by the storm which broke about ten
o'clock and continued unabated for two
hours. The rain fell in torrents and the
sewers in that section, many of which
are in part under the high water mark,
were unable to carry off the water. In con
sequence cellars were flooded and many
families were compelled to desert even the
first floor. On Bowery street the water
rose clear to the platforms of the trolley
cars and it was found necessary to
temporarily suspend traffic on the
Bowery street lines The stoppage of
traffic caused a rumor that the plank road
bridge which is crossed by the New York
line, lad been washed away but it was
found untrue. The bridge is old and riekety,
but it can stand more severe storm than
that of today.
Lightning burned out more than half the
telephones in use and rendered the service
practically worthless. Telegraph and trolley
wires suffered too, and traffic in many sec
tions was impeded. No casualties occurred.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
LADY sOHREIBER's FANS,

A collection of fans which Lady Schreiber
has lately presented to the British Museum
has value which is not ordinarily attach
ed to these articles of feminine use, for they
bear pictures illustrative OF the social life
and historical events of the time in which
they were painted These fans will. there
fore, be most useful authorities for settling
many question with regard to manners
and customs Of period which is far too re-
mote to embrace illustrative journalism, to
which we look in later years for information
of the kind -ErehGMye.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06

convene an extraordinary United States Grand
Jury for the purpose of indicting Eugene Debs,
crime was charged or spec!fed.
Whereas The paid soldiers Of the nation have
been sent to Chicago to coerce the people and shed
the blood of citizens, while trusts aud monopoles
are endowed with bounties wrung from the poor.
Resolved, That the representatives of the peo-
pie of the STATE of New York in constitutional
nary and arbitrary action of the national Govern
ment, and condemn 1t as fraught with peril to the
the rights, privileges and Liberties Of the citizens;
lied or implied by the Constitution of the United
States or the laws thereof
Mr.. Dean at once moved the previous ques-
tion, and Mr.. Towns was prevented from
speaking upon it. The resolution was de-
feated overwhelmingly
When asked why he offered it, Mr.. Towns
said
Il have offered this resolution because
think this convention, the very reason Of
whose existence is to repair and strengthen
the rules OF freeman's government, should
not let pass without notice the present i'm
perial tendencies of the National Govern
ment. Never since the devoted band of yeo-
men fired on Concord Hills the shot which
was heard around the world have the funda-
mental rights of the American people been
in such danger.
'sNever before has the consent of the gov
erned been SO little respected by the govern
ment. Their servants have become their
masters, legislators grown rich in half
generation, sit in the Senate Of the land de-
flying the will of the people, entrenched be-
hind the pilth and booty of legalized robber-
les while they enrich themselves, enlarge the
powers and wealth Of trusts, and devote the
time which should be used for the promotion
Of the happiness Of the people to the protec-
tion of monopoly.
PSEUDO aristocrats, whose metallic hearts
are as hard as the clinking coin which con-
stitute their pile of wealth, turn deaf ears to
the prayers and suffering of the masses.
''fn every direction the work of centraliza-
tion goes steadily on and the head of the ad-
ministration sits and mods, an imperialist
filed with complaints against the people.
Surrounded by paid protectors, he shuns the
people who choose him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
EBSED.


,o'REHLY-AIary F.. aged thirty one years, beloved
wife OF BERNARD s. O'Reiily, nee aIulhern, native
Relatives and friends OF the family are respectful
Iy invited to attend the funeral on saturday. July
i4S Provost street
VILET-On Friday, July 1894, Lorenzo, husband OF
S3soe Wis., , sSes agsa ny y,is yessFs are rasn.ot.
Is invited TO attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, No. 20 Jackson avenue, Sunday, July s at
AANNtoN-on Friday, July s. 1894, Patrick Mannion
Rsias y6s sad friends Of the family are respect.
fully invited 10 6eni the funeral, services on sun
day. July 8 atSF ~, at his late residence, No. "a
Newark avenue.
BosE-o4 Thursday, July s. iSss, 9; her late resi-
ence No 5i4 McAdoo avenue Anna Doretheo. be-
EsaTs seTen ws moRtSs end twentysS 4s das
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect.
fully Invited to atsenp tae fuasral on Sunday July
theran Church, Bergen and Pearsall avenues.
CALLAGEN- widow OF the late John F. Gala
Funeral from her late residence den No 81; &c Grand
mterment IN Calvary Cemetery.
TEAS on THURSDAY July 5, 1884, Mary, daughter CT
the late William Teas.
attend the funeral from her late residence No 276
Union street on saturday, July Z, at one P. NJ
GARDES.--Cn Wednesday, July 4. 1894 Leah S.,wtfe
Of John H Gardes, and daughter of Elizabeth
and the late john Shopp. ,.,.
attend the fnneral services on sunday July :, az
two P. NJ at her late residence, No. 55S Commute
paw avenue.
son Of the late Robert and Mary Joyce aged
Reiatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral from the resi-
Newark avenue on Saturday, July I at $50 A. NJ;
then TO St Johns R. G; Church. where q high mass
will be offered for the happy repose of his soul.
I.EArY-on Wednesday, July 4. 1884, David r Leary,
beloved hplSha1nd l1d e. 9si Kafe f Masner and son OF
Relatives and friends Of the family, also the mem
bers OF the Jersey City Fire Department, are re
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
A. R. U. IN NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, July 6, 1S94.-A lodge of
the A. R. U. was organized here and after
stormy meeting lasting until one o'clock this
morning, decided to inaugW'ate strike on
the Illinois Central here today. The L. &
N. will be the next road tackled. The
Amalgamated Council of Labor Unions here
has agreed ta assist the strikers and with
such prestige there is likely to be trouble
when the affair develops
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
LIGHTNING STRIKES PERRYBoATs

New YORK, July 8, 1894. "A heavy thun-
der storm with almost incessant lightning
began here at ten o'clock this morning
While the ferryboat Westfield was on her
way from Staten Island lightning
struck her forward flagstaff, creating
great alarm among the passengers. Light
ming also struck the pavilion connected with
the Bay Ridge ferry, tearing off.half OF the
roof Two or three persons were hit by fly
ing timbers, but no one was seriously hurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
LUoANIA GOING FAST.
I'm Cable to the United ptess.

LONDON, July 6, 1s94.-Passed Browhead
9:l5 A. NJ Steamer Lucania tBr), Mckay,
New York for Queenstown and Liverpool
The Lucanias time from Sandy Hook to
Browhead is five days, eleven hours and
forty-seven minutes. Allowing her two
hours and twenty minutes TO complete the
voyage to Queenstown, she viii have made
the passage in trlie over five days and
fourteen hours, which is about two hours
short of the record.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
QUEEN VICTORIA A PRBBBNDARY

Queen Victoria is the senior prebendary
of the Church of England, having been apA
pointed prebendary of st. David's Cathedral
in 1887. She has never drawn the stipend
attached to the Office, possibly because she
has failed to comply with the requirements
that each prebendary should officiate a GER
tain number of times at divine service in the
course of the year. She is the only woman
in England invested with ecclesiastical Of
flee in the Established Church.-E,cchcnge