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New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
SERIOUS CASE OF HrcCOUGHs
A w-BRUNsWICK MAN HAS BEEN SUFFERING
FROM THEM FOR OVER A WEEK.

A NEW BRUNSWICK MAN HAS BEEN SUFFERING
FROM THEM FOR OVER WEEK
One OF the most curious cases that has ever come
before the medical fraternity OF ewBrunswics Is
that Of John Miller. who has for over week been
strangely afflicted with hccoughs. On Monday the
acuteness of the attack diminished to considerable
extent but after a temporary cessation the hiccoughs
recurred on Tuesday. and until yesterday morning
were worse than they have yet been. suddenly
about o'clock they ceased, and until last even
ing the sufferer was entirely free from them Drs.
Slack and Williamson, who are In attendance, eX-
press the hope that their patient will recover
Miller has for many years been an empoye in
Ives needle factory From birth he has been af-
ficted with spinal curvature, his backbone being
deformed at the base of the neck. For years the
deformiy has slowly grown. and. though the mans
health has not appreciably suffered, his constitution
has to a certain extent been undermined leaving
him less able to stand the attacks Of othe: mala
dies than II he had been physically perfect
A short time ago he was taken III with a severe
case OF malaral fever. and while convalescert from
that was seized with pneumonia with slight touch
of pleurisy. While suffering from this combination
of diseases he suddenly attacked with h!c-
coughs At first the paroxysms were slight but they
gradually increased In violence and frequency that
DR.. Slack. who was his physician. became alarmed
lest the patient should die or exhaust Ion. Every
the attacks. but to no purpose. Musk. chloral and
other severe remedie; each failed In turn and the
racked their brains discover medicine that
would relieve the sufferer. While the doctors were
almost in despair on Monday Miller became much
better that it thought that the disease had
worked itself out The hiccoughs grew and
more faint. and less frequent and the patient com
Inenced to recover rapidly from the weakening ef-
fects of the parOxysms.
The relief was shortved, however. for Tuesday
morning the hccoughs recommenced with grea ter
violence and the condition OF the man became much
worse. The physicians were hastily summoned but
their efforts were unavailing when the hccOughs
ceased "a suddenly they had commenced Miller
had become so weak that he in danger of dea n
from the combination from which he suffered. but
after the hccoughs stopped he fell asleep and
rested so well that his case Is pronounced hope
ful.
in commenting on the case. DIR. Williamson. who
was in consultation with Dr. Slack. stated thai II
dlNered widely from the case which proved IA tai
IN Newark TWO %ears In that instance ther.
was no other disease present. while in this the
physicians had 10 light three. any Of which might
nave caused the paroxysms In other words the
hlccoughs were merely attendant upon other ills
and while they might, by weakening the patient ac-
centuae his sickness. they could hardly be held re-
sponsibe for his death. II such termination should
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER HYPNOTlZED

A NEW -BRI, NsWICK STORY OF HOW GYPsIEs IN
DUCED TWO WOMEN TO PART WITH MONEY.
New-Brunswlck, Dec. (specaD.-A story Of a.
legged hypnotism in New-Brunswick. said TO have
occurred two months ago. has Just come 10 light.
Mrs Frank Redd and her nineteen-year- r-old daugh-
ter Harriet OF New-st.. have been noticed TO act
peculiarly. apparently worrying over something.
Both were uncommuncative, and the cause of their
strange manner has hitherto remained a secret.
Mrs Redd would frequently break out into mean
incless laughter and would gestculatc wildly in
talking while her eyes assumed unnatural
pressiOn Last evening the story came out that
Mrs Reld and her daughter were g1ieving over the
loes of a sum of money saved up for and house
hold expenses and occultly wrested from Mrs. Redd
Two months ago young and good-looking gypsy
woman called the house and asked the two
women IL thev did want their fortunes told
They replied NO" but the gypsy walked into the
house The daughter went upstairs. and the gypsy
and Mrs Red1 were left alone. The stranger made
some mesmeric passes with her hand. and politely
told Mrs Redd She would take the spread lying on
the sofa and return with II in week Mrs Redd
was poverless TO resist week later the gypsy re-
turned but without the spread and accompanied by
another gypsy. Mrs. Redd again hypnotized
and obedient TO the gypsy's demand went upstairs
and brought down S21 90 all the money she had and
gave ii to the stranger.
The other gypsy had meanwhile endeavored to
mesmerze Mrs. Redd's daughter. but ring at the
bell interrupted her. The two gypses then left
the house. Mrs Redd is known as a strong minded
woman and her friends cannot understand the mys-
terious influence eXerted over her.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
TO REORGANIzE THE HOBOKEN POLICE.
To KEOTVIANTLE IfOf'VINr14N VI1T'
SENATOR DAILY THINKS THERE Is TOO MUCH
POLITICS AND DEADWOoD IN THE
DEPARTMENT

State Senator William y. DAILY, OF ioboken,
caused the cold shivers to creep down the backs OF
the police OF that city yesterday by announcing
that he intended exert his influence during the
coming session OF the Legislature To bring about
reorganization of the department. The Senat tor Sc
lectei the Recorders Court, in Police Headquar-
ters as the place for making the announcement
When seen later by a Tribune reporter Mr.. DAILY
said that the department was not credit 20 the
city and should receive good cleaning out
There are too many men on the force" he said
who pay more attention 10 politics during cam
paigns than to the performance of their duties
THIS was shown by their activity in the Grg8s
canvass | know that officers who were APP
pointed by Democrats sided with the Republicans
this fall No policeman should mix In politics or
try to his influence IN getting votes for any
candidate"
The Senator would not admit that he intended
to Introduce a bill himself to do away with the
present Police Board but said that he would assist
the Republicans in anything looking toward the re-
organiza ton Of the force.
Mr. DAILY has a scheme which he thinks would
ment OF politicians and deadwood." He suggests
that a board-he called it ''non-partsan consist
ing OF two Republicans and two Democrats, should
be appointed by the Mayor. while the presiding Of
hcer should be elected by the people. This Commls
sion. he said. should have sole charge OF all the
affairs of both the Police and Fire Departments.
The Senator says that the feeling o, the people Is
against the present method OF running the depart
ment and a radical change is necessary.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
CITIES AND TOWNS.
NEWARK.

rh. ouit for divorce of Mrs Sarah +. Labiaux. OF
Irvinzton against Arthur V. II. Labaux. was con-
tInued Yesterday until December u. after some au
dtional testimony by the plaintih ana other VII"
nesses Mrs Iabiaux told of beatings her nus
band had given TO her. and SAID ne hau ne'.'
given her any clothing. She caid she was |a'"
ollc and her husband Protestant. and there "eie
differences over religious questions oNoiee'
aistor Of Mrs Labiaux testified in her favor ratheI
ROWAN Of Irvington, testified that Labiaux hau
offered him s25 to effect reconciliation pe'"ee"
hin, and his wife He thought that incompa"-
blity was the cause Of all the trouble.
Adolph Becker living at No. 4s Mott-st while
cleaning machinery In Fe,genspahn's brewery s.'
terday. was caught in some shaftns. bo'n ~,
feet were broken. and he was seriously nv" ~ nc
about the body and head. He was taken " '''
German Hospital. where he died last night
The RosevIlle Athletic Club OF Tewark Ssr viz Is All
regular nominations made by No,atons NonInat,ns
Committee OF the club but !ndependent nmnse FOR
can be made by petition The regular d the nomi-
president is Bowman Th0Wpssn % Doda sSn Vt There
nee nor t the presidential nominee by faction IN
the club which has put an M The feel
ne ie' es Town 80 strong that rupture In the club
NAV occur The club has membership an,s VI S,y The
snorting element in the club which fayors ope'imS S
bar keeping the clubhouse open ps,ood on nu" tSst Mr.
Doda the regular candidate for vice-presdrnrL s y
opposed to Mr.. Thompson and detehds MI o''''''"
from his accusers =.
The committee OF the Board OF Trade 10 60, 20 10
washing.on and lay before Congress sta,eHssn.
of the necessity OF an additional Appropriation lo
the completion of the Newark Posoftice consists Oh
twentv citizens including Franklin Murphy. s Odcai
Keen Judge Gottfrod Kruger. John r. D'4uen' 3D.
senator Ketcham William Clark. Charles T. Ptau-
ie,, Iomas r Rail George b. Swain. Eugene Van,
derpool Samuel Kal'sch. BENJAMIN Atna EI"aln M
Weston Charles NJ Thebereth. Edward fSaioacn, VI.
~ Rarrett stephen j. Meeker. James A toe p"|fSe
W. W,edenmeyer and Frank A. Wilkinson
Navor Jebkuecher yesterday appointed Frank j.
Gerhard Alderman of the Fourteenth Ward 10 sue
coed Herman r. A. Schmidt. who resigned uICsr
charges George T. Geiser. of the Fourteenth Wd'u;
was also appointed School Commissioner to succeed
Frank l.. Bedel, deceased
The Consolidated Traction Company yesterday re-
slmei the running OF jigger cars on the Essex
branch taking off the trolleycars. for the use or
which the company was indicted
Theodore Osmun. City Superintendent or sewers
dropped dead from apoplexv yesterday morning In
the alley I'm the rear OF the First Precinct police sta
tion He lived at No. SO Unon-st He leaves wife
and family.
Michael Mnlvihill twenty-one years old, watch
man in the employ OF the East Jersey Water COM
pany swallowed paris green last night at his board,
ing house. No. &c McWhorter-st.. Newark he had
been drinking hard He was taken to the CITY RIOS
pital.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
MORRISTOWN.

The annual meeting of Loantica Council Royal
Arcanum was held on Tuesday evening, and the
following officers elected: Representative TO
the Grand Council George c. Smith: alternate.
John K Bonlface: regent. willard w. Gutter;
vlce-regent. Victor f. Boel: orator william f.
Beach: secretary, David II. Rodney; collector
George W Melick; treasurer, Eugene A. Carrell;
chaplain. Angelo J. Benne; guide. Joseph Am,
brose: warden William H. Hibler: sentry, Robert
Hpson; trustee, J. c. Van Dyke: organst. George
Udall. , 60
The authorities OF St Hda's School and 81.
Margarets School appeared before the Commits
sioners of Appeals last night and swore OF ther
taxes on the ground that their respective schooiS
were charitable institutions -
Miss Sarah Ann Ennis, of England and William
Job of Montana, were married In the Methodls.
Church Wednesday afternoon BY the Rev. George
p Eckman. Miss Ennis came from England two
weeks ago TO be married and was Joined by the
bridegroom at her brothers house on Harrison,
ST. this city Saturday. The bride was dressed
for Montana where Mr.. Job has charge of some
extensive mines.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
HE SAYS THE WOMEN ARE GAMBLERS.

THE REV. MR.. BATTEN OF AsBIRY PARK
ARousEs THE DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
Asbury Park, Dec. (SpeciaD. THE Daughters Of
Liberty. a womans auxiliary OF the Knights OF the
Golden Eagle, are in high dudgeon over an article
printed in the last issue Of The Flying Roll" a
church paper published by the Rev j. Hoffman
Batten. OF the West Grove Methodist Episcopal
Church. The Daughters holding a fair" in the
lodge room at which chances are sold for a gold
watch. Mr. Batten, who gained some fame last
year by his war on the Asbury Park merchants
who offered prizes for the Christmas HOLIDAYS
says in his article that the women are gamblers
The pastor. efusion IL greeted with intense indg-
nation, but up TO the present time there is no
cessation In the chance sale. 1t Is said there is no
law to punish women for gambling and as they
know their rights they Will stick 10 the sale
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
LAKE HOPATCONG FAILING.
THE WATERS ARE RECEDING RAPIDLY AND
GREAT ALARM EXISTS

THE WATERS ARE RECEDING RAPIDLY AND
GREAT ALARM EXISTS.
The steady fall OF the water in Lake Hopa atcong
Is causing much apprehension 10 the owners or
property along It's bank. Now the water is dropping
steadily. some days it goes down as much as
three inches ana others may rise an inch o. SO.
but the rise does not overcome the drop The dry
season during the late summer and fall caused the
water TO be very low. anyhow. and the rains which
have come since have not restored the lake to Its
proper level The lake feeds the highest level Of
the Morris Canal, and it is alleged the water not
only is allowed TO run into the canal In greater
quantities than is needed but II is allowed TO escape
into the MuscOnetcong River. and is thus diverted
to the Of the canal at other points.
The water fell yesterday three inches from whore
il in the morning. which was an inch and a
half below where II the previous day. In adii-
ton to the houses which left far back from the
lake by the drop, there are business interests
which suffer. Several powder and dynamite works
located the shores Of the lake, and they now
find Themselves away from the water. The cot
tagers are preparing TO take local steps to prevent
overusage OF the water.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06


excise laws.
STOCKTON WILL NOT SUCCEED BIRD.
HE vETOEs THE vICE-CHANcELLoR SCHEME And
spOus THE STORY ABOUT SAMUEL H. GREY.
Trenton. Dec 5 aD.-Attorney General John
p Stockton has vetoed the little scheme OF Gov
ernor George r. Werts and United states senator
James Smith to have him give up his present
berth and accept the Vice-Chancellorship as the
successor of John T. Bird' Whose term expires IN
January next.
General Stockton has Informed a close personal
friend and a friend OF Governor Werts that under
no circumstances would he accept the V!ce-cnan-
cellorshp If it were offered him. ABOUT the same
time that this announcement was being made oy
the AttorneyGenera friends OF Vice-Chancelor y I'd
were brsily engaged submitting to the prominent
members OF the Mercer County Bar. petition 70
Chancellor McGill. requesting the reappolntment
of John T. Bird Vice-Chancellor
The petition was circulated without Mr.. BIRDS
Knowledge the younger members OF the bar, who
have a keen appreciation of their kindly treatment
by the Chancellor. being most active IN secur-
Ing signatures. Every Mercer County lawyer ap-
than probable that Chancellor McGlll will dsre-
gard the wishes of the politicians by reappointing
SAMUEL Il Grey Of Camden the only eaRdaa:
the State House. attendant upon the Court OF r.
cSss Ss sna sne A,efas ARofa eaas sss I
Stockton's refusal to accept the Chanceilorshp
means that he Will hod his present oftGs until r..
expiration OF his term, April D, 1881. This would
prevent the appointment OF Mr.. Grey until after
that time
When asked if he would give. his reason Tor sey.
erng his connection counsel with the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company Of South Jersey. Mr.. Grey
said that was entirely a private matter, but ne
did mind telling his personal friends that he mad
a great deal of work on his hands-too much, he
thought. When asked II his resignation nad any
bearing upon the Attorney Generaship, Mr. Grey
repeated his dlsincnstion to talk upon that sub
ject.
A prominent lawyer at the State House. Demo.
crat. by the way-said to-day that Mr. Grey had
the court calendars than he could fin
sh in year. He believed. he said. that Mr.. Grey
would never have expressed his willingness 10
cept the Attorney -Ceneralship unless he lad been
assured that the honor would be offered him.
General Stockton il physically incapable OF per-
forming the duties OF the Vice. Chancellor. owing
the great amour, Of reading and research neces
sary in the preparation OF opinions The Genera,s
sight has been falling fast OF late years. until to-
day he read but little. and then only through
the most powerful magnfyng glass
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
TRFNTON'S FIRST ASSEMBLY.

"A FASHIONABLE GATHERING. WITH MANY GUESTS
FROM NEW-YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
Trenton, Dec (SpeciaD-Tne first assembly or
the social season was held in Masonic Temple TO-
night and II was a large and fashionable gather
ing The list from New-York, Philadelphia ana
other cities was unusually large for the opening
assembly and many OF the guests will remain over
for the Roebliny tea tomorrow afternoon and the
princeton musicale tomorrow evening Among the
visitors and their entertainers were the following:
Miss Althea Shoemaker OF New-York City and Miss
Elizabeth Dickson OF Philadelphia Miss Etna
Roeblng: the Misses Towner. Brooklyn; Mrs. Frank
O Briggs: Miss Skinner Eolyoke. Mass; Miss
Clara Blackwell: Miss Hagemeyer. Astoria, Long
Island: Mrs S Meredith Dickinson, Miss Parrish.
wilkesbarre: Miss Charlotte b. Green; Miss Mar
Raret Nichols and Miss Lena Jackson OF Newark;
Miss Anne Hail. Thomas Smith. New-York; Charles
G Roebling jr Seward Erdman. OF Princeton Col
lege: GEORGE g. S Lewis f. G. Freeman, OF New
York Jonn Hill Brlnton, Philadelphia; Nilnam
Brokaw, New-York Mrs BENJAMIN r: Lee, MS
Lynch. OF Detroit: John Janeway. Paul Conkl;ng'
New-York; w Meredith Dickinson, Thomas Nc
Carterer. jr. Newark, and Henry W. Green Ill.,,
The patronesses Mrs. Ferdinand w, Roepnng;
Green Mrs Henry W. Green, Mrs. j. II; Blackwell,
Mrs William 5. Stryker. Mrs Edward T. Green.
Mrs. Frank o. Briggs and Mrs Charles = van
The committee in charge were John II. Janeway:
w NJ Dickinson. Stephen W. Blackwell. G. Abee
Hall. c. G. Roebling, jr. y. r. Montgomery ana
Many Q: the families who have been prominent
figures at former assemblies will no. be in attend
ance this year owing to the fact that they are in
the Gummeres. Mrs. John Janeway, the Hamilis
the Daytons and the Perrines.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
| F.

If YOU wish to learn the state Of the
weather, you must consult barometer.
n YOU wish to know the state of your
health, your body is a natural barometer.
II you seem to lack energy. and feel
tired, there is something the matter with
your circulation.
II you are bilious, constipated, dyspeptic,
nervous, you need something to tone up
your digestive organs.
II you feel sudden cold or chill, bear IN
mind it may lead to pneumonia.
II you feel any or all Of these symptoms,
remember that
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
TRYING TO BEAT THE BOSS.
DANIEL. Y. LEWIS WILL OPPOSE DAVIS IN THE
HUDSON COUNTY COMMITTEE MEET.



HUDSON COUNTY COMMITTEE MEET.
ING TONIGHT
The Hudson County Democratic Committee will
meet tonight 10 organize. An effort Will be made
to defeat former Sheriff Davis, who has been so
long In control of the Democratic machine John
Erickson the present chairman. is a candidate for
reelection and Will have the support OF Davis
Another candidate has entered the arena Daniel
Y Lewis. who is ambitious to secure the Democratic
nomination for Sheriff next fall He found that
Davis Is pledged 10 Director William Heller. OF thu
County Board OF Chosen Freehoders and concluded
that the only way by which Hellers nomination can
be prevented is TO wrest the control OF the County
Committee from Boss DAVIS, and he intends max.
Ing vigorous effort to accomplish Il.
Assemblyman William y. Parsow. of Hoboken. 10
also an aspirant for the nomination as Sheriff and
Hudson. He may combine with Lewis and make
Committee shall consist Of eleven men, five 10 be
named by Parslow and five by Lewis and these ten
to choose the eleventh member 10 insure an open
and fair race for the nomination next fall Both
realize that II Davis retains his grip on the County
tions. The open primaries at which nominations are
supposed 10 be made are farce, the returns so
10 the Davis Committee. and they announce the
result
The henchmen OF the Boss laugh at the declaration
OF war against him made by Lewis, and boast that
no one VIII be chairman without the Endorsement Of
Davis.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
IN THE ORANGES.

Ground will soon be broken for new Baptlst
chapel in East Orange. at High and Chestnut SITS.
II will he under the care of the North Baptist
Church and VIII be known as the Watching Heights
Baptist Mission. It is the outgrowth Of mission
Sunday-school established in that par; Of the
Oranges last summer.
The first private concert OF the fifteenth season OF
the Orange Mendelssohn Union will be given In
Music Hall on Monday evening. only selections
from the works of Beethoven will be sung. In COM
memoraton of the date of the birth Of the great
composer.
Theodore 4 Dates died yesterday at his home in
South Arllngton-ave East Orange. Of heart trouble
He was ffty-one years old and was born in FISH.
kill Dutchess County. y. Y. He moved to East
Orange fifteen years ago. and had since been the
superintendent OF Dunlap's hat store. at No nl
Broadway. He a Republican and took an ac-
tive part in political matters In East Orange where
he served for two years the Township Commit
tee He leaves wife and two children.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
BIG FISH CATCH IN PASSAIC
Tons OF CARP AND BASS TAKEN IL DRAININ,
AN ICE POND.

TONS OF CARP AND BASS TAKEN IN DRAINING
AN ICE POND
Crowds OF interested spectators daily at
tracted to Vreeland's Pond in Monroe-st.. Passac
by the curious sight Of tons Of fish heaped up
against iron net at the outlet OF the pond. A
short time ago the Yantacaw Ice Company leased the
pond. and have taken steps to insure a good Ice
crop this winter. The pond is full OF large carp
bass and other fish, and their movements in early
winter stir up the mud and leaves so that the
value OF the Ice is greatly impaired II de-
cded to drain off the water and rid the bottom OF
the hsh. The job has proved a bigger than was
anticipated and, though fully five tons OF carp
exhausted.
The law forbids the catching killing OF bass at
this time OF the year. and Fish Warden Shrner OF
Paterson. has been on guard to see that there ara
violations. 49,
Fifty cans of bass have been shipped to Pomptou
Lake and Westervets Pond to restock those bodies
OF water. The carp are sold to the Polish butchers
or Dundee for cents a pound. and they I'm turn
supply them 10 the local and New-York markets
The work OF getting rid OF the Ash IL expected IN
take fully three days more. "
New-York tribune., 1895-12-06
CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY DOCTORS
HoBoKENs PUBLIC PHYSICIAN AND AMBULANCE,
SURGEON SUMMONED BEFORE THE

81 N5EON 81 MMONED BEFORE THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
DR.. c. Irving Simon. city physician and Jous
j. Fehr ambulance surgeon. OF Hoboken Yesterday
received notices that their presence would he neces-
sary at the next meeting OF the Hoboken Board
of Health TO answer charges which have been
preferred against them Simon has been accuse |
Of filing a false birth return. and Fehr OF prac-
tsing medicine without having graduated from A
medical college.
When Fehr was appointed by the Common Coun-
eli as ambulance surgeon with the UNDER
standing the Councilmen say. that he had received
diploma from the College Of PHYSICIANS and
surgeons OF NewYork. He assisted Dr. simon in
the treatment OF the city's poor patients until a
snort time ago. when. related in The Tribune
the City Physician forbade him from attending anv
more cases. nasmuch he had received no AZ
piona author zing him TO practise According 10
., member Of the Health Board. Fehr visited !,
Mrs. Condon Of No. co Adams-st Hoboken be-.
Iore ana after she gave birth to a male child
S,moh Elmo saw me woman but once. and signed the
bIrth certificate. although Fehr was In attendance
he Hence he charges; The child has since died and
the County Physician signed the death certifcate
,r Or simon has been severely criticised for allow
ing Fehr to assist him In the work when he knew
,nId' me ambulance surgeon was not a physician
ne sald YESTERDAY that he was Obliged 10 DELAY
the acfion or forbidding Fehr TO practise further
untI ne received word from the college author,-
"es 'hst fehr had received diploma.