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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
FOOLS LUCK.
Callahan Jumps Fren the
Brooklyn Bridge Into
the East River.
RISKED HISLIFE FOR S1,7oo
Escaped With Only Slight In
juries-All for a Foolish
Wager.

NEW YORK, July %. 1895.-King Caf-
lahan, bartender who gave his address
as No. 434 Third avenue. dropped from
the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River
at $50 o'clock this morning. He was
picked up by two men in row boat, and
taken to the Hudson street Hospital,
where he now lies in a dangerous con-
dition.
A man named Edward McGorry, whose
brother Felix keeps a saloon at Third
avenue and Thirty-first street, was ar
rested by the police as an accomplice of
Caliahans Callahan's jump from the
bridge was a well planned one and not q
policeman was near to hinder him when
he alighted from a carriage and dropped
into the river.
Conductor Joseph Barr, of the bridge
railroad, was standing on the front plat
form of his train which was nearing the
New York tower on it's trip to this city,
at $50, when his attention was attracted
py a cab which was driving slowly to-
ward Brooklyn About 200 feet from the
New York tower the carriage stopped
and man lightly clad jumped out.
LAY AlOTuONLDSS ON THE WATER.
Next Barr saw the body of man
dropping from the bridge toward the
water. The mans body seemed to turn
as 1t fell. Barr caught a glimpse of a
row boat making toward the man. The
man lay upon his face in the water
motionless. So far as Barr could see. he
appeared to have two bladders strapped
to his shoulders. and these buoyed him
up. The cabman had whipped up his
horses and drove rapidly away toward
Brooklyn, as soon as the man man alighted g
from the cab. When the train reached
the New York tower Barr told the police
what he had seen. Three policemen ran
to the dock at the foot of Dover street
and arrived just in time to see row boat
making toward the dock. In the boat
were two men who were rowing and an
other who lay back IN the stern sheets
as though exhausted and was wet and
recognized as the bridge jumper.
DID IT FOR A WAGER.
He was Immediately placed under ar
ii had been a bigger jump than he
thought and that his back was hurt.
He said that his name was Patrick Cali
as King Callahan. He had come to
this country fourteen months ago, he
said. from the West of Ireland, was
27 years old and worked as a bartender
at No 49 Third avenue. He did not deny
that he had dropped from the bridge, and
said that. he had done it on a wager;
An ambulance was called from the
Hudson Street Hospital, and DR.. Banger
decided that the man was suffering
from severe internal injuries. He is
said at the hospital to have chance
Edward McGorry, who was arrested as
an accomplice, said that several days
ngo wa wager T. was 1 mads q o py gheh es
fully jumped the bridge. Magistrate
Brann discharged McGorry, who was
charged with aiding and abetting Cali
which to hold him. Callahan will be
arrafgned in court tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
SCHISM is A CRIME.
Christian Unity Conference at
Oak Island Beach Today
Able Addresses.

OAK ISLAND BEACH, July %. 1885,
The Oak Beach Christian Unity Confer
ence was called to order at eleven
oclock this morning. Colonel Horner B.
Sprague was elected President.
The Rev. John D. Long, Secretary of
the Conference. in calling the meeting to
order said that the object of the confer
ence was 70 agitate the subject of Chris
tian Unity 1t was to call public atten-
tion to the crime of schism, crime
against Christian fellowship for the
Master. said. "a new commandment give
YOU. that ye love one another
"A famous cartoon of Revolutionary
days exhibited the picture of rattle
snake cut :nto thirteen pieces, and under
meath the words "Join or die" The
Christian church of today needs this car
toon. Schism is not only a crime. 1t
is also a mistake, a blunder.
The purpose of the conference is also
constructive. We shall have men here
who will suggest how the denomina-
tions may be brought into closer har-
mony.
ADVOCATING UNITY.
DIR. Josiah Strong, Secretary of the
Evangelical Alliance then made the ad-
dress of the morning session. He called
attention to the many denominational di-
visions of American Christianity There
are large and small some three hundred
yarities of Christians in America. The
varities of the Christian species are al
most as numerous as the varities of the
apple. n some instances the only ground
of difference is a geographical one, as be-
tween the Presbyterian Churches North
and South In others it is the way in
whicha sacrament is applied as between
the Congregational and Baptist denom-
nations. In other cases it is doctrinal as
between the Methodists and Presbyter-
ians. Again the form of worship is a
factor in a division.
CHURCH IS LIKE AN ARMY.
The Rev. Leighton Williams, Phi. D.,
pastor of the Amity Baptist Church,
New York City, made the principal
address of the afternoon session. He
said in the main that the denomination
al divisions Were like the several arms
or, the divisions, of the United States
military establishne fighting for
The Methodist infantry, the Presbyte-
rian artillery the Baptist navy and the
Lutheran cavalry all had their guns
pointed at a common enemy. The pity
was not in the multiplicity of division,
but in mutual rivalry and opposition
where there should be unity of pur-
pose and at most nothing more than a
generous emulation.
The musical programme was in charge
of Mr.. Eugene Clark and Mr.. Emile
A. Huber of New York City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
GRIFFIN's WONDERFUL PULL.
Singular Action of Hobokem's Fire
Commissioners.

Commissioners.
A large crowd filled the lobby at the
Hoboken Fire Commissioners meeting
last night, attracted by the report that
Fireman STEPHEN Griffin, who murder
ously assaulted a special officer early in
June, was to be tried. Griffin was tried
in the Court of Common Pleas yester-
day and found guilty. He was fined s.
and costs.
Long before the board was called to
order last night Commissioners Kuper,
Lally and O'Donnell were at Headquar-
ters and held a conference.
The routine business was soon trans
acted and then Grifin's case was called.
Griffin walked to the front of the room
and stood before the rail which encloses
the Commissioners. He wore a sneer-
ing smile all the while and acted like
a person who had nothing to worry
over. He pleaded mot guilty." where
upon Commissioner Hauser, overlooking
with Indignation, exclaimed
Il don't see what right you have 70
stand there and plead mot guilty be-
fore US, when you pleaded non vult' in
the other court. I consider this place
under these circumstances a higher court
than the other" Before anything could
be said further Commissioner O'Donnell
moved that the matter be laid over for
a, month. Commissioner Lally seconded
the motion.
Before putting the question President
Bender said the case had been in the
upper courts and disposed of and that
the board should also dispose of it. He
and Commissioner Hauser voted against
Lally O'Donnell and Kueper voted in
the affirmative and the motion was car
ried.
Griffen then left the stand with a
broader sneer than ever.
Shortly after Griffen's case was dis
Bensed with. Chief Applegate was given
power to reinstate suspended hremen
after ten days suspension, if he. saw fit.
That action brought more smiles upon
the face of Griffen and his frienos-
1t was said this morning that if Chief
AppIegate reinstatesl gSrfffen his case
would be Indefinitely postponed and
eventually the matter entirely hushed
up. als
Several other fire laddies were on trial
last night on various CHARGES. none of
which was a marker to Griffens, yet all
were severely dealt with. Joseph Bar
r:lle was fined ten days pay. because he
refused to go and draw his salary
Michael Maher was severely lectured
satisfaction among the men. George
Busher was drunk on June 1. and but
for the fact that he has been suspended
without paw since then, he was only
reprimanded
of thirty days The roll, amounting
to So, ,9S2. IS, was Dasse
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
NEW WAY TO GET INSURANCE.
Henry Eummel Beats His Wife
Because of Her Money.

4 Henry Hummels, Of No. 355 Palisade
avenue, who short time ago was ar
rested for threatening the life of his
wife, again aroused the neighborhood in
which he lives last night by beating
his wife and chasing her out in the
street, while she screamed murder"
Hummels is GO years old and his wife
is 10 years younger. They keep a deli,
catessen store, and lived quietly until
say. is trying to beat the life insurance
money out of her" 1t appears Mrs.
Hummels, besides having a life insur-
ance. has considerable money in her
own name Hummels has none. He
told his wife that 500 was all he want
ed, and if she would give him that, he
would go away and marry some one
else. and never come back. He has
not yet got the $780,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
ROUNDING UP OUTLAWS.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. July %.
1Ss5.-Deputy Sheriff James De Ford and
posse came in from Tacumseh last night
with w. H. Carr. Hank Watts and Joe
Christian. all charged with assisting the
Christian brothers escape from Jail two
weeks ago The Christian boys are muir
making their escape committed another
murder by killing Chief of Police Jones
Joe Christian is their father and Carr
and Watts are reputy United States
marshafs. well known in Oklahoma and
Indian Territory. The Christian boys
and their companions are surrounded
in the Seminole country and will all
be captured or wiped out of existence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
rAsKERs AGREE TO DISAGREE.
Bu Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, July %. 1895 suit for
divorce brought by Mrs. Tasker against
her husband, Joseph Tasker, has been
settled by mutual agreement, the par
ties consenting to a separation. Tasker
is a son of Countess Tasker, who got
her title from the Pope, and married
a daughter of the Queens butcher at
Windsor. He became notorious in con-
nection with the famous Agra diamond
some time ago, claiming that the jeWelry
firm from which he bought the gem took
advantage of his inebriated condition
and overcharged him. In her suit for di-
vorce Mrs. Tasker named a Mrs. Rhodes,
widow of Colorado mine owner, whom
Tasker met in San Francisco, as co-re-
SnODdent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
SUED THE JUDGE VINO HELD HIM

JACKSONVILLE, Fs.. July 2s, 1896
Mrs. Joseph Wood recently began ac-
ton for divorce in the Circuit Court of
this District. Fearing Wood would de-
part from the jurisdiction Of the court
Judge r. NJ. Call required him to give
bonds for his appearance. Wood thought
he had been improperly treated by such
action and has brought suit for s25, 900
damages against Judge Call, Sheriff Sim
kins and W. P. Ward, who applied for
the restraining writ upon behalf of Mrs.
Wood. Lawyers are of the opinion that
both Wood and his attorney have laid
themselves liable for contempt Of court
by bringing the suit,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
SCARED BY HIGH WIND.

s ST. LOUIS. Mo-, July %, 1896 The resi-
dents of Belleville. Madison, Venice and
other small towns on the Illinois side
of the river were considerably alarmed
by a severe wind storm which swept over
these places at two o'clock this morning.
The wind was accompanied by terrific
thunder and lightning. Many small
buildings were Overturned, fruit and
shade trees ruined and telephone boxes
burned. but no serious damage is report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
MARRIAGE OR DEATH.

WOODBRIDGE, July 2s.-The young
elcpers, Miss Florence Manning, of Rah-
way, and ]. E. Adams, of Newark, have
it is feared. committed suicide. The last
seen of the couple was just before the
storm Sunday night.
They were then at Boynton Beach.
Early yesterday morning a hat was
found on the beach which resernbled
the one worn by Adams. The couple
have been wandering around here since
last Thursday, and have not as yet found
anyone who will marry them on account
of their age.
They threatened to jump into the water
unless some one tied the knot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
WILLIAM WIRES SYMPATHY.
Rn Cnbze to tic United Press.

HELSINGFORS. July 49, 1s95.-Ernper-
or William of Germany has arrived here
on board the Imperial yacht Hohenzol-
len. Upon his arrival he sent a telegram
to the German Consul at Genoa ex-
pressing his deep sorrow at hearing of
the disaster to the steamship Maria P
and his profound sympathy with the fam
be informed of all the details of the dis
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
WHO rs THIS MAN.
Well Dressed Stranger Found Dea d
i'm n Hotel at Eafopt0vn.

RED BANK, July %, 1S9o.-This morn
ing the dead body of an unknown man
was found in bed room of Edward
Throckmortons hotel at Eatontown
The man went to the hotel at nine
O. clock last night and procured lodg-
ing. HIS outer clothing is Of dark ma
terial and his underclothes are of fine
texture, and his general appearance in,
0icateS that he was a man OF
means. His dress shirt is of New Or
leans manufacture. He is between &C
and 65 years old, heavily built and weighs
perhaps ITO pounds He has gray hair,
mustache and chin whiskers. A silver
watch and 47 cents in change. We're the
only valuables found on the body. The
body has been brought here and an
autopsy will be performed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
RIO ePANDE FLOODS.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. July %. 1S95.-A spe-
cial from Ell Paso, Texas, says there
was heavy rainfall there last night
The Rio Grande is rapidly rising and
people are moving their household ef-
fects from the river front. IT the ram
continues a few hours longer it Is fear
ed that the foods of last week will be
repeated,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
Drew the nine at Wis bicycle.

"Young man. said the fond father,
sin giving you my daughter l have in
trusted you with the dearest treasure
of my life The young man was duly
impressed. Then he looked at his watch.
"Really,o he remarked, s1 had no idea
it was so late. The cars have stopped.
Could / borrow your wheel to get down
town." young man, / would not trust
anybody on earth with that wheel
Indianapolis Journal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
SAVED BY WOMEN.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. July %. 1ss5.-4A
special to the Press" from Gallipolis,
Ohio. says:--A colored man was hanged
to a tree in Maple Shade. near this city.
by a drunken crowd Of white men yes
tterday He was left to strangle, but
PARTY of women happened to pass the
tree and cut him down before life was
extinct.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
SERIOUS TROUBLE At
COLON.

WASHINGTON. July 2s. 1S95-The
United States Consul at Colon has
cabled the State Department that q
strike of laborers has occurred there
and serious trouble is anticipated. It is
that the Consul has requested
that a United States warship be sent to
Colon to assist the Colombian Govern
ment in keeping the Panama Railway
open.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
s1GNoR oRIsPrs COAT OF MAIL

crispi i has has cor Constantly f W worn l1 under his
shirt light, but solid coat of mail, so
a Genoese newspaper declares. The New
was fred at in Berlin thirty years ago,
he also wore a steel shirt next his skin.
The joke about him was that he got
his linen at the ironmongef's. After
all, il counts for something to belong
to the great unknown Westminster
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
Likely Not 10 Come.

Mrs. Beresford vanderbillion sat alc@e
in her parlor in upper Fifth avenue.
"Theodore,'' she remarked to one Of t.ar
msiesfv's presence. Theodore, have you
sent out the cards for tea a?,' Yes, mad
am "No disappointments? No, Mrs.
Stevedore, Mrs. Vanaster, Mr.. and Mrs
have promised to attend WHO il the
execution Theodore?" Mrs. Van Hous-
er. We have pust received word OF her
death, ''Then she will probably not be
presnt'' muttered Mrs. Vanderbillion,
languitsly How rritatingn'-Truth
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
WHAT HAS BECOME OF MAGGIE2

Margaret Van Eberheck. fifteen years
old. of No. Il Terrace avenue. is missing
from her home since seven o'clock yes
terday morning She wears a dark
green dress and dark straw. hat. Mar.
West Hoboken. She did not return
home at the usual hour last night and
her mother on going to the factory was
had not worked there in two weeks.
She reported the matter to the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
a Distresstng situation.

This is what was heard in a theatre
the other night They were in private
box, and she was both pretty and we'll
dressed. But she was in bad temper
because she could not see the. stage.
why" said he, trying to modify her,
"did you not bring your opera glass e
..I did. but l can't use it, 'Is it brok-
en?'' mo, but I forgot to put on my
bracelets. ."-Tit-Bits.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
PRINCETON STUDENTS ARE
SAFE.

WINsTED, Conn, July %, 1S95.-Two
kilograms received by DR.. Dennis at
Norfolk today from his son, states that
the geological party of Princeton stu
dents is at Yellowstone Park safe and
we'll
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
MORE CALAMITY.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, July 2s. 1885,
Work began on the new cotton factory
here yesterday. The mill will make
yarns exclusively The machinery is all
of the finest grade, and the mill is
thoroughly equipped This is the fourth
cotton factory owned and operated by
Tuscaloosa people.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
BERGEN COUNCIL MEETS.

The Bergen Council. No. /, of the
Royal Arcanum. held a meeting at its
HEADQUARTERS last evening. Many mem
bers We're present. Messrs. Louis S.
Reed and Calvin Brown were initiated in
teresting one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
aa.,u the cheerful Idiot.

what is that. Marie?" asked the
cheerful idiot. whipped cream ans
swered the waiter girl. Il suppose
said the cheerful IDIOT, that to be con-
sistent 1t should be served with beet
sugar."-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
MOZART ASSOCIATIONS PICNIC.

The Mozart Association, composed of
members of Mozart Lodge No. 17s, I. O.
10. F.. gave an enjoyable picnic at Pohl-
manns last night. The affair was well
attended These were the Officers in
charge Chairman. Philip Nfehls Presi-
dent. John Heitmann: Viee-Eres.dent,
otto Henke1: Secretary, Fred Schneider,
and Treasurer. Christian Zecher.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
MATTERS OF FAoE

Stores, factories and Institutions can now
get their supplies as good as any N. r.
house can serve them. Complete stock. low
prices. at the D. 81. Cleary Co.'s wholesale
grocery stores. Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
MartneII's rnermons.rer ReporE.
Esnl,ssassE ..sssf7xEzi
EaSs.s: I.

Nearly everyone needs good tonic at this
season. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the truo;
tonic and blood purifier
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. July %, 1s95-For the 80
hours ending at s P. NJ Wednesdays
Form New York city and vicinity-Cloudy
and threatening weather; slightly cooier 1
northwest winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
TRACES OF HOLMES CRIME.
A Portion Of Minnie Williams esar'
ments Discovered.

CHICAGO, July %, S95.-Eighteen
inches beneath the uneven surface form
ing the floor to the basement of the
Holmes building in Englewood was dis
covered last evening a bloodstained un-
dergarment, supposed to have belonged
to Minnie Williams before her disap-
pearance. 1t was dug up by Detectives
Norton and Fitzpatrick a few minutes
after the regular force of workmen en-
ployed in excavating had abandoned
their task for the day.
Detectives Norton and Fitzpatrick, from
the start. have believed that the search
of the Englewood basement would bring
forth startling developments. Last even
ing when the workmen left the building
the detectives remained and began dig
ging in a corner which had not been
touched.
After digging some time a piece of
stained muslin cloth, evidently the half
of suit of underwear made for a wom-
an. was found. 1t was taken to Inspec-
tor Fitzpatrick. who made careful ex-
animation and expressed the opinion
that the stains upon the garment were
blood. A physician was asked to make
an examination of the garment. He cut
away a portion where the stain was
deepest and put the piece in a solution
of salt and water The stain was washed
out and discolored the solution. 'It, is
blood without a doubt" said he. and
will make microscopic examination,
A woman who had done washing for
Minnie Williams said the missing wom--
an wore underclothing like that found
by the officers. 1t is said Holmes will
be brought to Chicago to stand trial
on the charge of murder. That was
decided upon last night by A. Manier,
swear out the warrant and put the paper
in the hands of the city police. Ser
been released by the Philadelphia au-
thorities, but the moment he is, if that
contingency occurs, he will be arrested
and brought to Chicago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-23
Holmes in Toronto.

TORONTO, Ont, July %, 18s5.-Detec-
tive Caddy is quietly working up details
Of the evidence in the Pitzel case. and
in his search has been able to gather a
number of minor facts which when put
together, will enable the authorities to
account for all of Holmes movements
while in Torontl.
The prisoners friends are not idle,
and it is certain that a vigorous de-
fense will be made should the. trial take
place here. In addition to the private
detective who made inquiries in this
city last week in Holmes interest, there
have been others looking up certain
Hatch and the alleged alibi of Holmes.
Should Holmes not be indicted for mur-
der at an early date in Philadelphia,
the crown will apply for his extradtion
and endeavor to have him brought to
Toronto in time to stand trial at the
autumn aSSiZeS,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04

Cotton Reporter will say tomorrow of the
wool trade:
The situation I'm the wool trade, as COM
pared with last week, exhibits undmin-
ished strength and activity. The advance
in prices over those of thirty days ago
being at least two cents pound on the
average. There has been q feeling of re-
serve on the part of both dealers and
York. Boston and Philadelphia, awaiting
reports from the opening sales in London,
while Chicago and the Western markets
are watching the changes in seaboard
with marked interest. Reports from the
London sales register higher prices for
the article and an advance of 10 TO - per
cent according TO the grade and quality
Manufacturers who have been skeptical
OF an advance in the price OF raw mate
rial have withdrawn their sales till after
July s, when they viii likely he replaced
on the market at advanced prices The
total sales IN the four markets aggregate
H533.G Ga lbs. of which S,741,0li lbs We're
sold in Boston, 1855, eco in New York.
? Isl go in Philadelphia and 10000 in Chi
cago.
In Boston the aggregate of sales this
week is nearly nine million pounds. of
which nearly three-quarters was domes-
tic. The amount of wool which has
changed hands during the last three
weeks is estimated at between 25.00U.0OJ
and 100000 lbs. 1t is the opinion of nine
tenths Of the trade that this market will
remain firm and that users of wool will
sustain the theory. At this writing the
market is active and advancing.