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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
VALUES HIS SKULL AT $4,000.

John Sheridan of No. 213 Clinton
street, Hoboken, was complainant in a
suit in the Circuit Court this morning
against Contractor Michael Foley for
5000 damages. Foley had a contract
for the brickwork on row Of buildings
on Washington street for Mr.. Crevier
George Coppes had the plumbers work
and Sheridan was an employe of his.
An italian bricklayer working for Foley
carelessly let brick drop from the top
of the building. It lighted on Sheridan S
skull nearly killing him. Since the ac-
cident his health has been bad. He
thinks $1,000 will satisfy him. Counsel
Weller is his lawyer and James F. Min
turn represented his opponent. The case
is in progress.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
She Won't Anathematize.
Bu Gable to tHs United Press.

BERLIN. Oct. 25 1Se4-The 'Lokal
Anzeiger" prints a despatch from Lii
vadia confirming the reports that Prin-
cess Alix steadfastly refuses to anathe-
matze her former faith in obedience to
the rites of the Orthodox Greek Church,
which requires such renunciation as a
prerequisite to baptism. Even the ef-
forts of the Czar have not been success
full in shaking her determination.
The swelling of the Cars feet increas-
es, but by drawing off the water from
them his body is much relieved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
THIRD DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

The Young Mems Democratic Club of
the Third Assembly district elected
these officers at a meeting held last
night at the rooms of the club, No 8
Ivy place:-Hugh Crossan, President;
Michael Mannian, First Vice President;
John Bradley, Second Vice President;
Robert Wilson, Recording Secretary;
Michael Fallon, Financial Secretary:
John Moore, Corresponding Secretary;
Timothy Norton, Sergeant-at-Arms; Ed
ward Moore, Treasurer The club has
ninety-seven members on its roll. It
will meet Monday night to endorse the
county candidates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
THREATENED TO KILL HER FATHER

Grace r. Griffith, fiery young lass,
tWenty-four years old, oil No. III Adams
street, Hoboken, was arrested this morn
ing by Roundsman Hammond of Police
Headquarters on a warrant issued by
I.ecorder McDonough on complaint of
her father, William H. Griffith, who
charges her with attempting to kill him.
When arraigned, Miss Grace admitted
threatening to kill her father. but de-
tiled having attempted to do so. She
1ept throwing dagger-like looks at her
] aren't while talking, and, upon her ad-
ilitting having threatened to kill him.
she was committed 10 the County Jail
III default of $500 bail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
MADAGASCAR DISPATCHES,
Bv Gable to the United Press.

+ PARIS, Oct. %, 1S94.-Tne Matin in an
article on the situation of affairs in
Madagascar, says M. Hanotaux, Minister
of Foreign Affairs. will not divulge the
contents of the dispatches received from
NJ. LIE Myre de Vilers, the French Special
Commissioner to Madagascar, until the
Government of that country shall have
acceded to the proposals made by
France, but heretofore rejected by the
authorities at Antaninarivo.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
ROYAL ARGANUM ANNIVBRsARY

The first anniversary Of the occupancy
of Arcanum Hall by Unique Council No
4S4, R. A., will be cornmemorated tornor-
row evening in the hall by musical
and literary entertainment. The Ar
rangement Committee consists of Messrs
George G. Tenant, John Alvin Young
and Robert Carey, who promise a delight
full programme.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
A PILOTS COMPULSORY VOYAGE
BIZ Cab;e 10 The United Press.


SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 25 1S94.-It is
now known that the Southampton pilot
Bowyer, who guided the Lain from this
port yesterday, is on his way to New
York The terrific gale and heavy sea
prevented him from being taken off at
the Needles.
A heavy gale is blowing in the Solent
today, and incoming vessels report heavy
weather outside.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
OVATION TO VERDI.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

GENOA, Oct. 25, 1894.-Signor Verdi,
the composer, was the recipient of an
ovation upon the occasion of his arri-
val here from Paris today. He was met
at the railway station by procession,
with bands of music, and escorted
through the principal streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
DARMBR's PRISONER CONVICTED.

Thomas Bell, colored, no address, was
tried in the Court of General Sessions
this morning for robbing Newsdealer
Darmer's store on Bergen avenue. The
prisoner rifed the till while Darmer
was in the rear OF the building. Bell
was found guilty and sentenced to six
months imprisonment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
COLONEL CHARLIE Is HUsTLING.
Republican Candidate Looking for
Votes i'm eAreenyiFle.

Charles w. Fuller, the Republican can
dfdate for Assembly from the First dis
trict, is on the anxious seat in his can
vass for votes. He is devoting as much
time as possible to Greenville, where
his record is well known. Last night he
visited the Greenville Republican League
Club at the Globe Hotel, and made an
address in which he appealed to the
members to support him. The weather
had a telling effect on the meeting, only
a handful of members being present.
for the Colonel He came all the way
from Bayonne to make the speech. One
of the members proposed that he be
elected an honorary member, but, of
course the Colonel wanted to show the
color of his money, and wouldn't have
it. He wanted to be an active member,
and nothing else. His desire was graft
fed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
THE CHURCH IN WALES.
By Gable to the United Press.


LONDON, Oct. %, 1S94.-In speech at
Mansfield yesterday Mr.. John Cargell
Williams, member of Parliament for the
Mansfield division of Nottinghamshire,
asserted that the Government had given
him their pledge that the bill for the dis
establishment of the Church in Wales
should be the first measure considered
at the coming session of Parliament.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25

in November. There must be no lag
CARDS in our ranks Keep step in the
Victorious march and each do man 8
share toward the establishment OF tri-
umphant Republicanism.
The Executive Committee appointed
were:-E'irst, George Brown; second. j..
C. Ayler; third, w b. Stives; fourth,
George Grover; fifth, Edward Wliilam-
son; sixth, Ralph Hilton; seventh, a. b.
Cosey; eighth, j. j. Parker: at large,
r. Henri Herbert. Mercer; William Muir
rell. Monmouth; W. w. Johnston, Long
Rranch
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
ALIX's CHASTITY BRIDAL
Funeral Fsaked Meats Spread Out
with the Bride Cake.

LONDON, Oct. "a, 1Ss4.-A despatch to
the "Pan Mall Gazette" from Yalta
says that the State carriages, trappings,
etc, to be used on the occasion of the
marriage of the Czarewitch and Princess
Alix, together with the regiments neces-
sary to an adequate military display,
have arrived at Livadia. 1t is also stat
ed tn at the mourning coaches, garments
of woe, etc, to be used in the. event OF
the Cars death arrived at the same
time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
70 SHOW HIS HAT IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Oct 25 18s4.-The man
ayers of the Republican campaign in
this State were greatly elated this morn
ing on account of the fact that ex-Presi-
dent Harrison had finally consented to
make q speech in this city before his
return to the West. 1t was finally de-
cided that Carnegie Music Hall was the
most advantageous place that could be
found, and they promptly engaged it
for next Wednesday evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
JUDGE DIXON PLEADS.
Special 10 the Jersey citv Nears.

PATERSON. Oct. rs, ISs4.-Judge jon
athan Dixon. of the Supreme Court. this
morning appeared before Justice Senior
and pleaded not guilty to the charge of
violating the game laws of New Jersey.
The Judge is accused of steering a
steam launch for duck shooting party
on Greenwood Lake recently.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25

we have two stores in the city well
stocked with only pure drugs. Our prices are
very low. Ewing & Co.
1894 Defiance tomatoes just in. Ask
your grocer for them. Cost more than COM
mon goods but great deal better. Wholesale
ct D. q. Cleary Co.'S wholesale stores
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
CAUGHT AFTER TWO YEARS.
Detective Morris Captures an Em-
bezzler in the 2. Es. e. station.

bezzler In the p. k. K. Station.
John Weiss. a New York shoemaker,
who embezzled $1,000 from the Order of
Germania two years ago, and then made
himself scarce. was arrested byl Detec-
tive Peter Morris at the Pennsylvania
Railroad statiot this afternoon. Weiss
was secretary of the order, and was in
licted The order br. deht suit against
him before Judge McAoam in the City
Court. and recovered Judgment. Ross
Hoffman, furnished BAH when Weiss
was indicted, and had to forfeit the
amount. His son Joseph saw Weiss in
New York at noon and followed him to
this city. Weiss was taken to Police
Headquarters, where he will be detained
until requisition papers are secured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED.

The Committee of One Hundred of
the Fifth Assembly district will hold an
open meeting at Fischer's Hall, Monday
evening. George L. Record, William H.
Speer, j., j. F. McCoobery, Fred G.. VOL
bert and other Democrats will address
ba ,Yaafino
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct. q. ls94.-For the sc hours ending
at eight p NJ. Friday:-For southeastern New
York Including Long Island; also fer Connectieus
and Northern New Jersey;-Rain and fog follow
ed by clearing this evening or tonight; generally
fair on Friday: slight change in temperatures north
easterly shifting to southeasterly Winds
H4arrneft,S TherSvsonneIer E2epOrL.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
what st. Petersburg Hears.
Ru Cable TO the Tflite1I Press

ST PETERSBURG, Oct. 25, 1884,
bulletin received from Lavadia at
eleven o'clock this morning says the
Cars condition is unchanged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
GUIoN LINE GIVES UP.
Bu Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, Oct. 25, 1S94-The Guion
steamship line issued a circular this
morning announcing that they had re-
tired from the passenger business and
ceased running steamers. Manager
Ramsden will take over the business as
d passenger broker.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
Czarina WORSE.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

BERLIN, Oct. 25, 1S94.-A despatch
from Livadia. received here this morn
ing, says the Czarina is worse, and
catastrophe is greatly feared.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
PRICE OF THE HEAVENLY TWINS

Sarah Grand received only 1884 for
Heavenly Twins" 1t was too much
Exchange.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-25
HUDSON CIRCUIT COURT.
M.41TERs OF FAoT.

Calendar Friday. October 26, A. D. 1894, su
preIne and Circuit Court Cases.
Nos. %, 81, Sd, 40 As, 6ss 60. "a. c76-29, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23

parsonage last night at 1890 o'clock for
the benefit of the Ladies' Sewing Circle.
Mr.. Bernard Walden and Mrs. u. i. Pill
SON represented Mr. and Mrs. Washington
I'm the dress of their times. Miss Lucy
Thornhill represented Miss Nellie Gusts,
and Mrs. W. II. White represented Mrs.
Jaw. Mrs. Lamb represented Mrs. seds-
wick. and q number Of other persons, Ia
dies. and gentlemen, dressed in the styles
of other days.
Mr.. n. A. Nunnally is in the city on
visit 10 his father He Is a student at
William and Mary College, WILLIAMSBURG
Maurice Griffin who was tried In squire
Jones court. SwansbOro. "Wednesday ar
ternoon at o'clock. was found guilty
Of striking Street-car Conductor ;. L..
Hawks while in the discharge Of his duty
last Saturday night. He was fined S'.oo
Tom Griffin was also fined SO ana
costs
Miss Ruth Prettyman, or AleNandria'
is visiting her brother, Mr. Rozier Pretty
man, OF this city.
The Chesterfield Circuit Court has adj
iourned over until Tuesday in consequence
of the Illness OF Judge Hancock's eldest
daughter.
Miss Sarah Porter continues very I'll
at her home. ON Tenth street between
Hull and Decatur. and grave fears are
entertained as to her recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
Free Ligh.s and Telephone.

The Council Committee on Grounds and
Buildings held a meeting in the Council
chamber last night for the purpose OF con-
sidering the question OF securing electric
lights and telephones for the new City
Hall from the electric and telephone com
panies. The question was discussed hl
detail, and il was argued that in c0nsid-
Grafton OF the rights and privileges grant
ed these companies by the city the cleo
trio lights and telephones should be fur
nshed for the building free Of charge,
and i'm the estimation of several members
Of the committee there seemed 30 be lit
tie doubt that the matter could be easily
adjusted with the companies. II was
finally decided 20 defer action I'm the mat
ter for ten days. so as 20 notify the Of
ficials Of the two companies and secure
a hearing from them.
The meeting then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
SfITTNI'S SUCCESS.
He Gives n Realistic Rendition of the Three
Guar sm y aud il Well Supported.

Before an audience OF unusual brillian-
cy and with standing room at pre-
MUM. Alexander Salvini gave magnif-
cent scenic presentation of THE Three
Guardsmen" AT the Academy OF Music
last evening
II was in this great dramatization Of
the novel Of the same title that AleNan-
der's paternal sire made himself famous
by his splendid portrayal of the title
role. And well indeed has the younger
Salvini studied his fathers artistic review
Of the lines so that TO witness his rendi-
ton gives the lover OF pure. untainted
romance a chance 10 refresh their thirst.
''Phillipe D'Artagnan." the pugnacious
young Gascon. who takes the hardships
OF life without "A complaint and charms
the charmers of men. could not have
received more artistic treatment than
that given to il by Mr.. Salyin last even
ing. Born and reared i'm Italys sunny
cline Mr.. Salvini possesses those quick
embodiments so typical Of all the of
spring OF that country. and by his artis-
tic and mastery introduction OF chem
into the character Of "D'Artagnan" he
carries the audience into the realms OF
reality.
The success OF the "Guardsmen" IS
not alone due TO Mr.. Salvini for To Miss
Elanor Moretti he owes a bow OF nc-
knowledgement for her pure conception
or the part Of the naughty Queen Anne
Of Austria" Miss Maud Dixon. rs
Constance and Miss Augusta Del For
rest. as Lady De Winter" were both
excellent.
MI William Redmund makes the hest
OF Alhos.' as does Mr.. Ben. Johnson
Of "Hichelieu"
lamar will be seen this evening.
tomorrow matinee "Ruy Bias" and In
the evening, "rhe Three Guardsmen."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
The TIMEs-RICHMoND VA. FRIDAY FEBRUARY % 1884,

as was experienced last night because
they have not heretofore had their large
mess-hall which has been finished only
a short time A number OF young folks
were present, who danced after the r..
freshments had been fttlngly served. fol-
lowed by few entertaining Speeches de-
livered by clever local speakers.
Ball he Arnory Hall.
The grand ball at the armory. last
night. for the benefit Of the poor Of the
city. was a pronounced success The
committee oh arrangements Alessfs. II. +.
Tatum chairman. ~ J. Ferriter. Joseph
voegtIin, John 4. Powers. and VI. r..
Ferriter, worked hard. and succeeded in
selling over five hundred tickets. Lent
made no difference. and those who
bought tickets all came. Dancing was
kept up until a late hour and everybody
had good time
Messrs. Harrison. Silvia, leagef' Noesh-
lin. Powers, Wilkinson, Andrews ana
Savage had supervision over the floor
and maintained perfect order
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
THEY HAZE CONFESSED.
Til. Two Negroes who Attempted TO kfii
and Rob Mr.. Cam Admit Their Crime.

BTRKEVILLE. VA, Feb 22.-Special.-
The two colored men named John Orange
and Andrew Lee Davenport, who robbed
and attempted to Kill Mr. Thomas Cam
near Crcwe. Va. on the night OF the
10Th OF February. have made fun con-
fesslon. The watch and money have been
recovered.
In taking the prisoners TO jail Daven-
port attempted TO make his escape by
running from the guards and jumping a
fence. and was fired on by the guard
five times: the fourth ball took effect.
His wound is not considered serious.
The men intended TO kill Mr.. Cam and
wife and burn the house. They tied all
the door knobs outside with a rope. Mr.
Cam and wife, after he was wounded.
had 10 escape out of a window sixteen
feet high. by tying blankets together
Your correspondent visited Mr. Cam yes
terday and found him comfortable, al
though his wound is very painful. When
the men fired on him the pistol was so
near that the powder burnt his face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
GRAND LODGE IL. OF T..
Business of the Body Yesterday Mornip z
To Meet in siaunton

The Grand Lodge Knights Of Pythias,
at it's meeting held at Elletts Hall yester-
day morning, decided upon Stanton as
the next meeting place. and the third
Tuesday I'm January. 1895, as the date.
Reports of the Hines Memorial and
Endowment Committees were read.
An appropriation Of 800 was voted TO
the Hines Memorial fund.
A resolution requiring members OF every
lodge to contribute a Semi-dnnual dOna-
ton of twenty-five cents to the fund was
adopted, as was also a resolution eX-
pressing the full confidence OF the Grand
Lodge of Virginia in Supreme Represen-
tative J. II. Alexander.
Syracuse Lodge rendered the Uniform
Rank banquet at its lodge-room We'd
nesday night.
AT the meeting Wednesday afternoon
the following grand officers were elected:
Past Grand Chancellor. w. l.. Mcleod
T. Hulce, No. 2 Richmond; Grand Vice
Chancellor, Il. +. Hutchinson, No. 2S
Smithville; Grand Prelate. w. r. "hoow.
No. 20. Manchester: Grand Master Of
Exchequer. T. l.. Courtney, No II, Rich
mond; Grand Keeper OF Records and
Seals. Walter A. Edwards No. o Nor
folk; Grand Master-at-Arms w. l.. Gar
nett, No y, Leesburg; Grand Inner
Guard, Harry Wooding. No g. Danville:
Grand Outer Guard, II. NJ. Darnell, No.
A. Roanoke.
At the evening session the new officers
were installed by Supreme Representative
}. H. Alexander, of Leesburg The bal
ance OF the session was taken up in the
report OF the Committee on the State NJ
the order, which embodied the following
unanimous report: ''7
Resolved. That the representatives Of
the supreme Lodge be. and are hereby.
instructed TO vote for the restoration of
the German ritual for the use of German
lodges '''''''
After lengthy discussion the resolution
was adopted by vote Of 50 ayes TO 8
nays.
The meeting adjourned sine die ycster-
day morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
HOLIDdY CROWD Al r01r
four Out of Five favorItes Won-rbe Re.
,ut's nj the Tracks

CHICAGO. Feb oe-There wac q hi..
holiday crowd at Roby to-day. and ,i',,'
played the game well. -Four out ~ +, -
iavorltes Won. The feature Of the dtv
was me race for two-yelr-olds az three
iutiongs. Esther Cleveland won I'm , ,,,-
ting finish by half a length. summary:
FIRST race-fve o1gs.-Skadi FIRST.
Ie. Dor second. Piccilli third. Time,
Second rlce-Birthday purse for two
vHi -oidS. lhrce furiones.- Esther Cleve-
i iand AIst Tata second. Nollum third.
Third race-seling. nInc-sixfeentbe NJ =
inle. Harry VI. first. Lily Lochiel second.
Mlskleiohn third Time. 81 -
fourih racc-selling, nine iN;eonth- az
a mlle.-AIary first Ernest /, s.cond
Tommy Tucker third. Time. sc IL.
New or'eap-' sixiy-kinh Dn,.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ae.-'rhls was
the slxty-iifth day OF the meeting herr
me weather was rainy, and the fra,i,
very heaNy. Attendance. 5000. ONLY tv-o
fay9rlies Won. summary: w.
First racc-purse f1h six AMI , ~,
furlongs.-Biily Hartig1n teieht ." n a''
nIsi' Bonita second, -J'ltau third. Time
second race-puse se10. two-ve,r-o,1s
hat miie-Nanda +. 1.-TWO TO onel tirst
inward second Jack Farrell third. Time'
Third race-purse $3.50. handicap. tbree-
yenr-oid.. live ana u hair furlonss'" roh
Mreriy 'six 10 iivel first. Wckota second
n Bully third. Time 1lll-2
Fourth rsce-tseoigc Washington handt.
cap, guaranteed value 10 winner s75j. on,
mile and an eighth.-Outcry three 20 oncl
nrst. Hubert SECOND, Tippecanoe third,
Time. 2;0s ID -
Fifth raee-purse $3.50. selling. three
quarters OF a nlle.-SImrock (six' IN ons,
Time, la - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
Vulgar Literature and Art.

Charles Harris. a negro. displayed the
degraded side Of his nature Wednesday
by giving a horrible. indecent writing
and drawing 10 a young white girl about
sixteen years old. The paper was Il dis
guStinely vulgar production. conceived
and executed by a low and corrupt fell
low. When i'm court yesterday morning
the young lady appeared very much hu-
INFLATED. Justice crutchfed fined the ne
grO So and costs. and required the sum
of 500 for twelve months. This was
not forthcoming, and the prisoner was
sent TO Jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-23
From rHh ooyEEvoR's oFFIcr.
People in V.rGiHia Who do not Know TIM,
O'Ferra.l il Govern + of tho state


IL would seem hardly possible that any
BODY IN Virginia does not know who Is the
Governor OF the Commonwealth. but II IS
nevertheless the fact that Governor
OFerrall almost daily receives letters for
"arded to him from Washington address
ed 10 him as congressman from the
seventh district, making requests for seed
ana other acquisitions with which "A con-
sressman's constituents are wont 10 fur
nish him TO enliven his dull hours
Governor OFerrall is in receipt Of
letter from Charles Miranda 63g Lagonda
avenue, Springfield, o.. making inquiry
for the heirs of James Evans and May
Bradley, married in this State one hun
dred years ago. the wife having had a
large estate left her In England
The Governor has signed the commits
sion Of W. NJ Seay. Of Lynchhurr. as
captain Of Battery -, of the First Bat
TALON of Artillery. Virginia Volunteers.
known as the Lynchburg Artillery Blues.
but 81 will not be issued until the Board
Of Military Examiners have passed upon
the case. Mr.. Seay was formerly q leu
tenant I'm the Fitz Lee Troop. of lynch
burg. but was cashiered for insubordina-
ton lie was reelected by the conpanv.
but the board refused 10 confirm th. no.
tlon ot the troop. Recently he was elected
captain Of Battery u.