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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
FIRST DRILL AT THE ARMORY.
Ladies Applaud the Popular Conn

The first drill in the new Fourth Regi-
ment Armory last evening was witnessed
by over one thousand people, who crowd
ed the galleries and aisles. Among the
spectators were many ladies. The COM
panies who enjoyed the honor of the first
drill in the new home were Companies A
and Q. The former turned out 26 files,
four sergeants and three commissioned,
while Company c turned out 16 files,
five sergeants and three commissioned
officers The companies found much
difficulty in maintaining perfect align,
ment owing to the floor, which was still
covered with wax. The companies made
an excellent showing, nevertheless. Com
pany A 1nonopolized the applause, especi-
ally when Captain Bumsted halted his
command and "put It through, the man,
ual.' The movements were all executed
as though by one man, they being re-
markably uniform. After the drill Com
pany "A entertained its visitors at it's
ROOM where Bugler ,Witsch played all
the popular music of the day on, the
piano, The drill was witnessed by all the
staff officers. Z.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
IAhdDahO LII DhO LIZ
How HobOken LongshOremen Puns
ished Mamie X Kelly,s Assaiiant.

While six-year-old Mamie Kelly. daugh-
ter of William Kelly. a fireman on the
tugboat' E. A. Stevens, was playing in
front of her home. No. e4 River street.
IIoboken. Sunday night. man about
thirty years old. picked up the chtid and
carried her to the lumber yard of Van
derp;lt & Schulz on River street and at.
tempted to assault her. The cries OF
'longsh oremen who We're in the vicinity:
They came to her aid. They, dragge,t
the man to the home of the little girl,
quainted with the circumstances. They
wanted the mother to make compiainT
against the man but as no harm had
come TO her daughter she refused to do
So The 'iongshoremen then took the
law IN heir own hands and subjected
the man to an unmerciful thraShluS-
Captain Hayes has instructed his detec-
tiyes to hunt down the brute and arrest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
WILL SUE THE FREEHOLDERS
No settlement of the Election Ex
penses Middle.


Mayor Wanser, all the members of the
Board of Finance, Comptroller Hough
and City Clerk Scott held a conference
In the City Hall yesterday afternoon
with County Collector Dugan and Judge
McGrath on the subject of adjusting the
dispute which has arisen over the pay
ments Of the one-half of the election ex-
rense. The county still owes the city
about 5000.
Yesterday's conference lasted nearly
three hours. Everybody talked, but moth
ing was accomplished. Judge McGrath
wanted to know by what right City
Clerk Scott had asked the county to pay
one half of the expenses incurred at the
spring election. Mr.. Scott replied that he
acted under instructions from Corpora
ton Counsel Blair. The latter claims
that he can compel the county to pay its
one-half share Of the spring election ex-
penses. 49,
Corporation Counsel, Blair will prob
day. as there appears to be no other
way of settling the dispute.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
FRED DOUGLASS STORY.
How Re Used to Tell the Tale of His
Rise in Life.


A dozen years ago Mr. Douglass went
back to Talbot County. Nd, where he
was born a slave. to buy some OF the
property which, in the old days, he was
forbidden by law to own because nature.
had colored shis skin brown and white
men had, by their superior strength,
While there he was invited to address
a .coiored school. and this was what he
II once knew a little colored boy
was but 6 years old. He vase Slave
and had no one to care for him. He
slept on dtrt fioor in d hovel, and in
cold weather would crawl into a meal
the ashes to keep them warm Often
ne would roast an ear of corn And eat
It to. satisfy his hunger. and many times
has he crawled under the barn or stable
and secured eggs, which he would roast
tsrhat boy did not wear pants like you
do, but tow linen shirt. Schools were
unknown to him, and he learned to spell
to read and write from posters on. cellar
and barn doors, while boys and men
would help him. He would then preach
and speak, and soon became we'll known
States Marshal, United States Recorder
United States diplomat, and accumulat-
ed some wealth. lie wore broadcIoth
and didn't have to divide crumbs with
the dogs under the table. That boy was
what was possible for me is possible
for you. Don't think because you are
colored you can't accomplish any thing.
Strive earnestly to add to your kfiowl-
ance ntse SO 81 long 1 viii you fall to command
the respect of your fellow men. "--Kate
Fields Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
LoND0N's MAYOR STRONG.
By Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, March 12. 1Ss5.-The Lon
don County Council, at it's meeting to-
day, elected Mr.. Arthur Arnold, Pro
gressionist, Chairman, by a majority
of nine over the Duke of Norfolk, the
vote stanoing:-Mr. Arnold. 66; the Duke
of Norfolk, 81.
The new President of the Council was
born in 1888. In 1873 he unsuccessfully
contested the seat in Parliament for Hun
tingdonshire, made vacant by the death
of Mr.. Barring. and in 1880, at the gem
eral election, was returned for Stafford.
In 1885 Mr. Arnold established and was
elected President Of the Free Land
League. which was supported by large
number of members of Parliament. At
the general election of 1885 and 1886 he
stood for the Northern Division of Sal
ford but was defeated. Upon the forma-
ton of the London Council, in 1889, he
was elected a County Alderman for the
double term of six years. He is the au-
thor of a number of works on political
and economic subjects.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
Martnett,s Thermeme1er Report.
DIED.

CASSIDY-On Saturday, March 9, 1896 Mary
reict of the late James Cassidy.
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence. No. 153 Wayne street. on
Wednesday, March IS, at A. NJ; thence to
st. Bridgets Church, where requiem mass
will be offered for the happy repose OF her
soul.
DEcKER-In this city, on Monday, March
IL, 1885, Geneva. daughter of Isaac A and
the late Luticia Decker, aged years.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
the funeral services at the residence of her
parents, No. 1879 Highland avenue. on We'd
nesday afternoon, March 13, at o'clock.
TI5ORMANN-In this CITY, on Sunday, March
TO- 1885, John Thormann aged sc years.
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend his funeral on
Wednesday afternoon. March 1S. at 8 3o'clock,
from his late residence, No 21S Ninth street.
VAN BLARCOM-On Monday, March II, 1885,
Laura, daughter of the late Andrew j,
and Rachel A. Van Blarcom aged "a year.
Relatives and friends are invited to atten
the funeral from her late residence. No. @
Wales avenue, Wednesday, March ID, at 3
o'clock.
GARRETSoN-on Tuesday. March II. 1895,
at her late residence, No 5l1 Jersey ave-
nue., Mary Garretson. aged IS years, wife
of George Garretson.
Funeral notice hereafter.
FALLON-on Monday. March Ii, 1895. Jane,
Beloved wife of the late Anthony Falol.
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited TO attend the funeral from
her late residence No. 166 York stree, on
Thursday, March IA. at $3.50 A. NJ. thence 20
ST. Peters Church, where solemn high mass
OF requiem will be offered for the happy repose
of her soul.
McDoNALD-On Monday March II. 1895. at
$40 A. M, Fred beloved husband OF Bar
bara Fred Mcdonald.
: Relatives and friends. and members and
brothers of Royal Society of Good Fellows
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 573 Palisade
nue.. on Wednesday afternoon, March 1S. at
2 o'clock.
TAPPEN-In this CITY, on Tuesday March
IL, 1896 at the residence of her parents,
No. s02 Grand Street. Alice May daughter
of Frank M and Louise Tappen, aged
year and months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
WHERE rs BARNEY FORD7
The Great Accused Abandons FEfs
RoteI.at ST. Augustine.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. March L. 1885,
Bernard J. Ford. ex-Superintendent of
the New Jersey State Capitol Building,
mysteriously disappeared from this city
yesterday morning. Inquiry has failed
to discover in which direction Ford
went, but he has probably gone to Cuba,
as he had intended going there under
orders from his physieian:-
In the last interview with Ford ne
with this Trenton affair to worry me I
don't know what ! shall do. l wish |
were dead The witnesses SO far have
ali lied just to hurt my reputation, and
for the purpose of running me
Upon leaving the hotel in the morning
it is said that he remarked to one of the
employees of the house,
hot for me, and I am going to skip
From Ford's general appearance one
vould think that he was either sick or
had Something on his mind. During his
stay here ne associated with no one, and
kept in his room most OF the time. He
was a guest at the Florida Hotel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
GREAT STEAMER FOR A RUDDER

NEW YORK, March 12, 1Ss5.-The
steamer Berlin reports that on Satur-
day. March 9. when in lat. 42.S5, long.
5156. she passed the Dutch Oil tank
steamer La Hesbaye towing the National
Line steamer Spain. signals were ex-
changed between the Berlin and Spain
and It was learned that the La Hesbaye
had broken her steering gear and while
hove to had been sighted by the Spain,
which went to her assistance. captain
Griffith of the Spain consented to allow
hts vessel to be towed by the oil tank
and thus to act as a clumsy but effective
rudder The Spain signalled that all
.ha ids were we'll 1t will be several days
before the steamers Will reach port. The
la Hesbaye. is bound from Antwerp for
New York in water ballast. Her agent
here is C. H, RanderbrOck.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
QUEER SCHOOL REFORM.

NEW YORK, March II, 1ss5.-Mayor
Strong today appointed these School Com
missioners:-C. C. WehTum, in place of
George Livingstone, removed; Nathan A..
PrenTiss, in place of Miles M. O'Brien,
removed; j. j. Little, in place of Jams s
McBarron, removed: M. J. Hurlbut, in
place of Thaddeus Moriarty, removed.
1t is expected that the Mayor will ap-
point one more School Commissioner
before the day is ended.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
THE A. P. A. CONVENTION.

SAGINAW. March y. 1895.-The Amer
lean Protective Association State Conven-
tion met this morning. over $50 delegates
being present.
Prof. Walter Sims. who last week
stated that the organization had gone to
pieces was not visible this morning and
the delegates dubbed him "Mugwump."
President Beatty said that he had, no
doubt that the first steps would be taken
figures that A. P. A. strength would
go in bulk to the new party, AND would
control majority of the electoral votes.
The convention will not get down to busi-
ness before late this after1oon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12

and check books with Murphy's help t9
snow S when as ne on ian
On March 26. 1880. the ledger shows
that the State account was posted at
a check of Mullins & Co. was drawn to
the order of cash for $2S9. On the, stub
for that check is the word "Ford' in
the handwriting of Moriarty. This was
ten per cent on $3.50, leaving $152 upon
which no commission was paid.
MIR. Corbin then Went into long eX-
PLANTATION of subsequent accounts and
intricate figuring, during which he claim
ed to show the commission was paid.
Even on this $1.52 another check was
produced for 800 to the order of John
Mullins, dated March 22d, 1891, on the
stub for which was letter fE'' in M0ri-
arty's handwriting.
The committee then took a recess.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
RosEBERY AT THE HELM.
BIZ Cable to the United Prcss.

LONDON, March z, 1S95.-Lord Rose
berry presided over the Cabinet Council
which was held in his private residence
today. The meeting lasted an hour The
principal question discussed was that Of
the Speakership, in view of the early re
tirement of the Right Hon. Arthur Wei
lesley Peel from that Office. It was de-
cided to confer with the leaders of the
Opposition in the matter.
Lord Salisbury had an audience with
the Queen at Windsor yesterday after
noon, shortly after the departure of Lord
Rosebery from Her Majesty's presence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
MR.. BIssELL's EXIT.

WASHINGTON, March 12, 1S95.-Post-
master General Bissell will return to
Washington tomorrow to close up the
urgent business of the department prior
to his retirement on April l. There are
now about fifty Presidential Postmasters'
cases awaiting his consideration, but
some of them will undoubtedly be left
for his successor, William L. Wilson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
ILLICIT STILL EXPLoDEs.

BAYSIDE, L. l., March u, 1S95.-At an
early hour this morning a terrific ex-
plosion occurred in the house occupied
by man named Stile, in Bell avenue,
whereby one child was fatally and two
others were seriously injured. Stile and
his wife were severely burned. The cause
of the explosion is said to haye been the
running of an Illicit still on the top floor
of the house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
APPEAL TO GLADSTONE
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, March 12, 1Ss5.-A despatch
to the 'sPall Mall Gazette" from Tffis
says the Armenians in the Caucasus
are extensively signing an address to Mr..
Gladstone The address, which begins
with the verses 20 to 81, inclusive, OF
the tenth chapter of ST. Luke, lkens
the recent speech of Mr.. Gladstone at
Hawarden to the parable of the Good
Samaritan, and gratefully thanks the
ex-Premier for his defence OF the Ar
menians. 1t is also intended that an
ancient Armenian COPY of the Gospels
shall accompany the address as pres
ent from the people of Armenia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
FIRED ON AN AMERICAN.
snecin1 to the .Jersei Citu Nelrs.

NEW YORK. March u. 1S95.-The cap
tain of the American steamer Alliance
which arrived today from Colon, reports
that ON March s, when off East End
Cuba, Spanish man-of-war fired three
shots at his vessel, and chased her for
twenty-five miles. He had previously
saluted the war vessel and is at loss
to account for her conduct. He win re-
port the matter to the Washington
authorities.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
STEAMSHIPS IN COLLISION.
BIZ Cable 10 the United Press.

LONDON, March 12, 1Ss5.-The steam
ship Queen Olga, from Hamburg, and
the steamer CadoXton. from Smyrna, for
London, came into collision last night
four miles off Beachy Head. The Queen
Olga towed the Cadoxton ashore and
grounded her. Her crew We're landed.
Subsequently the CadoXton was towed to
New Haven harbor by two tugs. The
Cadoxton has a large hole in her port
side amidships and has two feet of water
on hor daolx
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
a STRANGE INCIDENT.

An Austrian gendarme was patroling
outside the town of Gupanjag, when he
A viper had bitten the gilr's hand and
the gendarme did not hesitate to suck
the wound and the girl did not suffer
however. swelled alarrningly, and soon
after he began to suffer from epileptic
fits. For SIX months he was In a hosp1-
and delirium. He has nov been dis
missed 'as q hopeless invalid. Exchange.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
THE KING OF THE FIELDS

Manuel Garcia, who, it was reported,
was killed IN Cuba, practically kept the
island in q state of terror He was called
king Of the Fields and with his band
murdered many man in cold blood and
their robberies cannot be enumerated.
but his favorite game was the kidnapping
Of wealthy planters whom he kept hid
den away until handsome ransom was
delivered to- him. philadelphia Press,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
BEQUEsT FOR HENRY GEORGE.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, March u, 1s95.-A despatch
to the Exchange Telegraph Company
says that the will of Mr.. S. M. Bur-
roughs, who died at Monte Carlo on Feb
ruary 6, bequeaths f40O0 to Henry George.
Mr.. Burroughs was born in Medina, New
York, and was senior partner in the
firm of Burroughs & Welcome, whole
sale pharmaceutists in London.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
WESTERN UNION DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK. March Il. 1s95.-The Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Western Union
Telegraph Company at its meeting to-
day decided to recommend to the Board
of Directors, which meets tomorrow. the
Of IL per cent. free of he income tax.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
FAT WoMBN's PICTURES INDECENT

Mr.. Edward Russ, President of the
Hoboken Board of Education. this af-
ternoon. called upon Chief of Police
Donovan and complained about improper
pictures upon the fences at Clinton and
Second streets, opposite School No. 5.
The pictures referred to are those of
the fiat womens race at Hubers Mus
cum. New York.
President Russ says 4ey are disgusting
and not fit for grown people loooopukn
and not fit for grown people to look upz
on, let alone school children. The Chief
viii have them removed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
TODAY's WOOL SALES.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, March II. 1Ss5.-The offer
ings at the wool sales today aggregated
13, ,952 bales and comprised a good selec-
ton. The demand for secured combings
was strong and came principally from
the home trade. Crossbreds sold freely.
Little was done by American operators.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
MA7TERs or F4cr.

-cofee,1Do you get God coffee for break
fast? VI MT. insist on your grocer buying
real Mocha 5r Java at D. d. C.eary Co. Is
whole Eale grocery.
u YOU are troubled with indigestion try
the 8ld reliable and valuable Remedy. pdyle's
Dy1besia pills. Proprietorss Ewing 3 ca.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
TRADE is REYIYING.
BIZ Cnhle to the United Press,

LONDON, March 12. 1895.-In speech
at the annual meeting of the British
Chamber of Commerce today Sir Albert
Rollit said that trade was undoubtedly
reviving, and that a peaceful adjustment
of trade disputes between countries was
more needful than ever.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
HERE'S APPEAL.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.


PARIS, March u, 1S95.-The Public
Prosecutor has summoned DR.. Cornelius
Herr of Panama Canal notoriety to ap-
pear in court in Paris and support his
appeal against the sentence of five years
Imprisonment and 5000 francs fine i'm
posed upon him for blackmailing Baron
Ilair h !
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
RECESS UNTIL THE FALL.
Special to the Jersey City Ns,es.

TRENTON. March II. 1S95.-It is stated
on good authority here this morning that
the Legislature will do as it did last
year, take a recess until the fall to
await the report of the Investigating
Committee
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
PRUssIAN COUNCIL oF STATE.

BIZ Cable to the United Press.
BERLIN. March H. 1895.-The sittings
of the Prussian Council of State were
opened at ten o'clock this morning by
the Emperor in person.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
NEW PREMIER FOR FRANCE.
Bu Gable to the United Pres

PARIS, March II, 1895.-The "Figaro"
says it is generally believed in political
circles that NJ Waldeck-Rosseau will
shortly become Premier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, March u, 1Ss5.-For the thirty
six hours ending at s P. NJ. Wednesday:-tor
New York City and vicinity:-Generally
cloudy with an occasional sprinkle of rain or
snow; stationary temperature; northeasterly
winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
NOTICE
TO
DEMOCRATS

Blank petitions for the nomina-
tion of Candidates to be voted
for at the Primary to be held for
the nomination of Candidates at
the next city election, may be
obtained from
JOHN MULVANEY,
Secretary of the Committee, at
Philip Tumilty's Real Estate
Office,
No. 295 Monmouth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12

To have perfect health you must have pure
blood and the best way to have pure blood is
to take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
AvOG-.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. McAndrew are
rejoicing over the arrival Of daughter
Mrs. Brooks. OF Wilkes Barre. spent
yesterday at the home OF her sister,
Mrs. Eva Campbell.
j. ]. Mclaughlin was O visitor In
Scranton yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Newlln this afternoon.
John Meade and Mace Osborn wit
messed the production of 1.-THE Girl
Left Behind Me-" at the Academy OF
Music last evening.
On tomorrow evening the members
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will have an in
gathering of talents. Some time age
each member took small share of the
funds In order to utilize 1t In whatever
manner she thought best. BY so doing
a large sum of money has been realized
which viii be used to liquidate the debt
on the church property. The amusing
feature of the entertainment VIII be
in relating how each one earned hei
stipend. In addition to this select
programme has been arranged which
will prove as interesting to those who
attend. Admission 10 cents.
Work on the silk mill has been aban-
doned owing to the death of one OF the
members of the contract firm.
The Miller Grove Football team VIII
play the Minooka Football team or
Saturday afternoon at Lackawanna
park.
George Halfway, formerly foreman
of the Moosic Knitting mill, left for Co
hoes, N. Y, on Monday.
Straycd.
Strayed to my premises in Plttstor
township. Nov. 25, red cow. Owner
can have same by proving and paying
damages or will be sold.
William Davis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
EAcTORHvILLE.

Dr A p woodward. of Tunkhannock'
made his daughter, Mrs. II. W. louiJe'
aiav the little daughter of FREQ
Wright. who was operated upon oy Ds
n a Capwell and II. b. Gardner, ol
Scranton, aad J. A. Heller. OF TINS
mace. on Saturday last, Is reported ho
better at this writing. sa,
Rev. NJ. ]. watkins attended the dedi.
cation Of the First Baptist church at
Halllstead Tuesday. in,
N,ss Eva Moss, Of Tunkhanock, VIII
snand n few weeks with her aunt, MIS-
II W Tourje, on Maple street.
Miss Lizzie Alexander. of kingsley,
rvho mas been visiting Mrs. waiter
REYNOLDS, returned home sunday.
plans and specifications are ready TOT
,frs Joe Carr's new residence on Nam
street. The building will be put up as
soon as the contract can be let.
/. D.. Kemmer has decided not 10 re-
move to Scranton. The note III ne
Tribune a short time ago In resaru W
his contemplated removal Drought many =,
ino,liries to MIR. and Mrs. Kemmer In
rayord IN their departure. The Tribune
is read in Factoryville.
T1,e severe drouth of the past 1ew
months Is a thing of the past. The re-
cent rains have filled our welis' spri"ss
and streams and we have water In
abundance again.
The funeral OF II. W. Tourje was
largely attended from his late residence
on Maple street Saturday last. The
floral designs were beautiful and were
presented by the b., OF l.: II. 81, OF o,
scranton. and the Masonic order OF
tbis Mace. both Of which Mr.. Tourje
vas a member. The body was taken to
Sunnyside cemetery ut Tunkhannock:
where the burial service was conducted
f,., the Masonic order of Factoryvi,le
R;arge delegation of Masons attended
the burial from Tunkhannock.