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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
AILsA WAS RESPONSIBLE.
Judge Brown Decides in the Bour-
gogne Collision Cases.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 1s96.-Judge Brown
of the United States District Court to-
day decided the several hbels. the result
of the collision between the steamship
La Bourgogne. of La Compagnie Gene
rrale Transatlanticique, and the Atlas line
steamship A.lsa that occurred in New
York harbor on February 20 last. He
holds that there should be a decree in
favor of the La Bourgogne and against
the Ailsa as the responsible cause of the
collision.
Judge BrownNfurther says. s'The clear
weight Of evidence seems to me to show
that the Ailsa was anchored in the chan
nel-way to the westward of the pre-
scribed anchorage limits
The conclusion that the Ailsa was
anchored much outside of anchorage lin
its. and right in the pathway of vessels
her the primary responsibility for the
collision. No existing circumstances justi-
fled her anchoring at that place. An
other fault in the Aiisa was that no at
tempt was made to let her chain run
when the La Bourgagne was seen ap-
preaching.
Judge Brown further says that the evi-
dence shows that the Bourgogne was go
ing at a moderate rate of speed in ac-
cordance with the rules governing wes-
sci under way during a fog; that a sharp
lookout was maintained on board; that
her captain had no reason to believe that
any vessel was anchored in her way out
the presumption of fault as against a
steamer colliding with another at anchor
does not arise where vessel is anchored
in an improper place.
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her friends
Sir Edward Clarke here interposed, say
ing that Mrs. Castles friends were only
anxious to remove her to place of quiet
matter
as to the effect which Imprisonment
would have upon Mrs. Castle was one
which must be considered elsewhere The
chairman and the Magistrates then re-
da,ib Saa Gb 20 anoihef room Ior the purpose OF
After fifteen minutes absence the magis-
trates returned to the court ROOM in
which profound silence reigned. Mrs.
Castle was then brought into eeurS and
lne clerk Of the court announced that
Ella Castle had been convicted upon all
OF the seven indictments against her.
Chairman Mcconnell said THE Court
mas mad great difficulty in dealing with
an exceedingly painful case upon which
sympathy so powerful has been brought
10 Dear as to almost interfere with JUS
tiee The Court knew, he said. that the
sentence which it became his duty to pass
upon the prisoner would be well weighed
elsewhere, and if any suffering dangerous
TO her life or intellect should follow. it
Wouid De Immediately met by another au-
Lhorlty- He would not prolong the pain
ful scene and, therefore, would at once
proceed to pass sentence, which was that
the prisoner be confined in Jail, without
hard labor for three months
As the chairman pronounced the SEN
tence all eyes turned upon Mrs Castle.
VINO stood dazed for moment and then.
as the full import of the elfairmanss words
came 10 her, became hysterioai obliging
the nurses and the prison warden to sum
port her. She then began to moan pite-
ously and finally to scream and struggle
violently. She was removed from the
room as quickly as possible. and as she
was pelng taken away cried OUT
What does 1t mean? NV Godi what
does it mean?" A good many of the la
dies in the court room exhibited strong
emotion, several of them weeping and IN
expressing deep sympathy with the unfor-
tunate prisoner, whose screams could be
heard family issuing from the under
ground passage through which she was
taken, even after the court room had been
cleared
Mr. Castle was congratulated upon his
own release from custody Mr.. Castle
said II was only justice that he had re-
celveds but he was not satisfied with the
result of his wife's case He was ex-
ceedlngly anxious about her, he said and
desirous of removing her to a place of
rest at the earliest possible moment.
Application has already been made to
the Home Office for Mrs. Castles release.
and 1t is understood that her sentence Is
practically formal, and that she Will be
liberated in a few days.
the Central News announces that a
petition was lodged at the Home Office
this afternoon praying for the Queen S
elemency in the case of Mrs Castle on
the ground that the lady's physical and
mental condition is not equal to the strain
of Imprisonment.
United States Ambassador Bayard. the
Central News says, has also addressed a
note to Sir Matthew w. Ridley Home
Secretary, on the subject.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
REPUBLICANS TO PARADE
Clubs on the Heights VIII rIarch to
Celebrate Victory.

The Republicans of the Heights are al
ready making arrangements for a grand
jollification to celebrate the election of
William Mckinley, Thomas McEwan and
the rest of the ticket.
At the meeting of the Fremont Club.
held last night at their rooms on Central
avenue. the members decided to hold a
parade Saturday night through the prin-
eipal streets Of the Heights. Invitations
were sent out to all the Republican clubs
n the cid Fourth District. and the mem
oers CT the various clubs ana Republicans
Of the Heights have been requested to
decorate their houses in honor Of the
event.
Ihe Fremont Club Battalion win appear
IN uniform, at the head Of which will be
an efiigy Of Bryan carried on a bier sup
ported BY six pailbearers. Along the line
Of march there will be prafusion Of
fireworks. while q couple Of brass bands
and about hundred tin horns with good
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fraud IN KENTUCKY:
Charges and Counterch arges by Both
Sfdes-State Very CIose

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. g. 1S96-The
Evening Times will say this afternoon
that it will take the count of the State
Canvassing Board, which is Republican,
to decide how Kentucky has gone Both
sides are charging fraud in a number of
counties The Canvassing Board is COM
retary of State
McKfnley,s plurality on the face of the
returns is $50, with three precincts of
Ferry county to hear from and with
Leslie county FIVE precincts estimated
at zoo for Mckinley, which is less than
the majority which Leslie gave Bradley
Committee has conceded in that county.
Without Leslie county and the three pre-
cincts Of Perry, Bryan has lead Of i7o.
Republican, this lead will easily be over
come by their returns and a plurality
given to Mckinley as Indicated above.
Inc ipluratities by districts are as fol-
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JERSEY oITY's oOLlEoToRsHIp.
Runior That Mr. Fagen Has Been
Appointed.

1t was reported in town this morning
that Counsellor Michael I. Fagen had
been appointed, by President Cleveland.
Collector of the Port of Jersey City. to
succeed General John Ramsay. 1t was
said that Senator Smith called upon
President Cleveland at the White House
today TO secure the appointment of
Mr.. Fagen as Collector of the Port of
Jersey City. Mr.. Cleveland, however.
nag anticipated him. for in accordance
with request by letter from Mr.. Smith
asking Mr.. Fagen's appointment he had
sent Mr. Fagen notice of his appoint-
The vacancy. which Mr.. Fagen has been
appointed, It Is said, to fill, has existed
M Mr. Fagen, was born in Greenville in
1859, where he still resides He studied
law with Parmly, Olendorff & Fisk. and
Is now in partnership with Mr.. james
Democrat and County Committeeman
from the Seventh ward. where among the
a bachelor =
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TOPPEY's QUEER JAIL.
AT Least One Prisoner Released to
Vote for the G. O. p. Ticket.


1t has been discovered where some of
the Republican votes in North Hudson
on Election Day came from. August
Brandt, a peddler. was arrested on Sep
tember % in West Hoboken for being
drunk and disorderly and committed by
Recorder Lederle to the county jail for
ninety days. Although supposed to be
safely fncarcerated, Brandt was busy
around the polls and in the saloons in
West Hobohen on Election Day. He spent
more time in the saloons than at the polls
Yesterday a policeman met him and ex-
claimed in surprise, Hello, Brandt, I
thought you were doing ninety days in
the county Jail How did you get up
here -
"They let me out to come up and vote, -
replied Brandt. 81 promised to go back ON
Wednesday, but 1 haven't gone yet" He
had been going around enjoying his vaca-
ton.
The officials at the county jail said this
morning that they do not know how
Brandt got out. They didn't even miss
him until yesterday afternoon. If that is
the customary .way of managing the Jail
1t is fortunate that a change is to be
made so soon. When Sheriff Heller as
sumes control prisoners will not be al
lowed to walk in and out at their pleas
ure. The jail will be properly conducted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
AN OLD RELIABLE DEMOCRAT.
TURBULENT DELAWARE.
The Newcastle Canvass Causes the
Militia 20 Ee called Ont.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. s. 1S96.-The
session of the Newcastle County Board
of Canvass, in the Court House here last
night and early this morning, was at
tended with much confusion.
There was a lively fight over the re-
turn of the Fourth district of the Sixth
ward, Wilmington, which increased the
vote of John T. Dickey Oem) for Rep
resentative from a. as reported, to 107
Fred K. Bach, representing the Repub-
ican Committee, objected so strenuously
that he was elected outside of the bar,
within which the members of the Board
were seated. Much excitement was also
occasioned by reports that the returns
had been altered for the purpose of Sc
curing the election of James B. Toman
Oem3 for Sheriff, instead of William r.
Finn (Rep.). These reports did not seem
70 70 nave much foundation, however.
ceded by reason -of the large majority,
nearly 1,5G0. by which the Mckinley cleo
tors carried the county
Matters finally assumed such a serious
phase that at 1:3O O'Clock this morning
the local members of the National Guard
Were called to their armory. 1t was
salieged that Democrats were, attempting
to count out Republicans and the great
est excitement became manifest among
those who had followed the canvass Of
J4e tOLe.
Republican policemen who were on duty
at the, Court House were assaulted, it is
alleged, by Democratic officers. The
trouble soon became general. Democratic
police officers Joined Democratic election
officers and, it is alleged, aided in fight
ing the Republicans. Sergeant of Police
Black, when he attempted to arrest a
Democratic Inspector, was set upon by
three of the policemen he led to the Court
House and was beaten about the head.
At three o'clock tn s morning the trouble
had not ended and three companies of the
National Guard were on duty at the
armory.
Although it was apparent that the situ-
alton was critical, matters Gained down
after three o'clock. and no further out
break occurred. The work of canvass. .ng
the vote was then resumed and it is st.il
in progress -
Thirty deputy sheriffs and extra police
men are on duty at the Court House to
prevent any riotous- outbreak The militia
has not yet left the armory. The result
of the count will not be known for several
hours. The Court House Is crowded and
partisan feeling runs high
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
GROSS PAR7BAuSHIP.
Republican Freeholders OBJ
struet the Business of the
Board-Creditors Suf-
fer.

The Republican members of the Board
of Freeholders were so elated yesterday
over the change in the political COM
plexion of the next Board that they de-
Hberately obstructed the business of the
present Board, with a view of laying
| it over for the consideration of the in
coming Board. 1t may be some personal
qualification to them, but in the mean
time people who have just claims against
the county will be obliged to wait for
their money until after the new Board
organizes on December 10.
There were thirteen Democrats and six
Republicans present yesterday. 1t has
been customary at the close of each fiscal
year for the Board to transfer all un-
expended balances from other accounts
10 the incidental account, in order to set
tie up the business of the Board for the
year. The usual resolution to make the
transfer was offered yesterday after
noon by Freebooter Riordan The reso-
tuition was lost by party vote; but
treeholder Klumpp discovered at once
how ridiculous his colleagues were max
ing themselves and moved to reconsider
lie said that out of common courtesy, if
nothing else, the Republicans should per-
NIT the Democratic majority to clear up
the business. Furthermore he said that
it would be an injustice to the county's
creditors to obstruct the payment of
lhelr claims and compel them to wait
TOT their money for month or more.
treeholder Green said there were some
claims which he would not vote to pay.
especially claims of inspectors who had
been appointed by committees
Director Heller informed Mr. Green
that the question of paying claims was
not under consideration. It was simply
a question of transferring money for the
purpose OF settling up the years busi-
ness IN a business-like way He declar-
ed that he would not sign warrants for
any claims which were objected to. Free
holder klumpp's motion to reconsider
was lost, his five Republican colleagues
voting against it and fourteen votes be-
ing necessary for its adoption
A resolution by Freeholder to advertise
for proposals for county supplies was
adopted. The bids will be received on.
November 25. A resolution was adopted
authorizing the sale of $4,000 of 4 per
cent bonds, to pay for the new bridge
over the Passaic River, from Fourth
street to Harrison, to Jackson street, in
Newark. -
Lieutenant Peters of the Naval Re-
serves and Navigator of the Portsmouth
sent a request for two maps of Hudson
county. AS the Board has no maps. the
request could not be complied with The
Board will meet again on Monday.
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MORE WORK AT MUNcIE.

MUNcIE, Ind, Nov g. 1sss.-The big
manufacturers of Muncie told their men
before election that if Mckinley won they
would employ more men and give them
steady work
Ball Brothers glass works will irnme-
give 500 men employmentS Every dspart-
ment Of the Indiana Iron Works viii be-
gin next Monday as the result Of an in
creased number of orders 1t has been
past year and will now add 800 men. Sew
eral ether factories will soon start up
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STAY THE AXE.
Jersey city. Nov. 6. 1896

Jersey CITY, NOV. 9, 1886.
To tie Editor of sThe Jersey city
News
The election just over is not to be
looked at from the ordinary standpoint.
or judged by ordinary standards.
1t was a non-partisan uprising of the
people irrespective of party against a
dreaded change of governmental policy
and the public will assuredly condemn a
partisan use of victory.
To Democrats as well as Republicans
belong the fruits of the result.
The message of congratulation sent
by the Democratic Presidential candidate
to his opponent gives the keynote of the
situation.
- The constituents of the Hudson County
Freeholders will never approve of a cruel
use of their power to remove employees.
1t would mean poverty and absolute
ruin TO hundreds with no corresponding
benefit to the people.
Were elected a Freeholder under the
existing circumstances should emphati-
cally refuse to assist in policy of whole
sale removal of employees, and am sure
the good sense of the public would justi-
fly my stand in favor of humane use of
accidental political power.
I would aid in conducting the county
affairs in a fair and economical manner,
and do not think such a policy best
achieved by bringing. distress and ruin to
hundreds of men women.and children
A MCKINLEY DEMOCRAT.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
TAYLOR WINS IN TENNESSEE.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 6. 1sss-A
special to the POST from Nashville
Tenn, this morning, says
Robert L. Taylor, Democrat. has been
elected Governor of Tennessee. This
statement is based upon authentic infor-
nation received from every county in
the state and while not official in all
instances is so in many. In those coun-
ties where official results have not been
received, reports have been verified. from
sources which cannot be doubted
The figures of the State Democratic
executive Committee place Governor
Taylors plurality at $685. Official re-
turns, they assert. viii not vary this
materially, and they confidently believe
that the plurality will be from 5000 to
10000 The Democratic electoral ticket
runs considerably ahead of the Taylor
ticket. Minis, Populist candidate for
Governor received many votes that were
cast for Bryan and Sewall-.electors
= Bnyah 6l. plurality IN the State will reach
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
LEE SEES OLNEY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 1sss.-consul
General Fitzhugh Lee called at the State
Department this morning after Secretary
Olney had gone to the Cabinet meeting,
and saw Assistant Secretary Rockhill,
who has direct charge of the Consular
service, and therefore is the Consul Gen
erals immediate superior. Half an hour
later Secretary olney. having returned
to his office, General Lee had long
talk with him. After paying his respects
to the President the General hopes to go
to his Virginia home for a week OF two.
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sound Republican lungs at their business
ends will let the people know what the
noise is all about
Among the clubs invited to participate
are:-Lneoln, Thomas ATcEswan, Iroquois,
Twelfth Ward, Hudson Grove, Five Cor
ners, Charles S. Stinkin
The line of march viii be as follows:-
Clubhouse to Sherman place, to Summit
avenue, to Charles street, to Boulevard,
to Congress street, to Webster avenue.
ito North street, to New York avenue, to
Congress street, to Palisade avenue, to
Laidlaw avenue, to Oakland avenue, to
Webster avenue, to Franklin street, to
New York avenue. to Griffith street, to
Central avenue, to Bowers street, to Web
ster avenue, to South street, to Central
avenue, to clubhouse, where a social ses-
sion will follow
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INDICTMENTS IN ORDER.
rs 1t Not Time Election officers,
DereiictSon Should Stop2

meet at noon today to begin the canvass
Of the election returns, but they did not
meet. They will not be able to canvass
the vote today because the returns are
not complete. Hoboken is delinquent.
There are no returns of the vote for Free
holders in the First and Second precincts
of the First Ward of Hoboken. The re-
turns from the Third Precinct of the
Fourth Ward do not show any vote for
Clayton, and in the Fifth Precinct of the
Fourth Ward nobody voted for Heating
or Hess so far as the returns show When
the Board convenes they will probably
adjourn until tomorrow merning.
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THE CUBAN STRUGGLE.
.Bn Cahle 70 the unilsa Press.

HAVANA, Nov. s, 1Ss6.-General Aldave,
with a force of troops conveying pro-
vision and ammunition train of wagons
to Nanicaragua, in the Puerto Principe
Province, has had an engagement with
tho rebels under Serafine Sanchez and
Garlic at Alberich. The loss OF the insur-
gents was heavy The Spaniards had
one man killed and twenty wounded.
The steamer Guiana aguanico has arrived
here bringing three hundred sick soldiers
from Pinar del Rio. Among the passen-
gers on board the steamer was the rebel
leader Louis Lazo, who had surrendered
TO the Spanish commander. When the
ship arrived here he was found dead
in his cabin, having cut his throat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
TIE HoBoKBN IDEA A FAILURE.

To the Editor of ."The Jersey city
News =
Would it not be well for the Democratic
party in Jersey City to have a thorough
overhauling, and when they put up an
other nominee for Congress to have man
from Jersey City represented on the
ticket, as this is the second time Hoboken
tried for the place, and failed in each
case. Stephens and Young. Look out for.
Mayor in the spring and .all viii be for
gotten
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 6. 1S96.-After los
ing I'D. to Id. at the opening. in sym
pathy with America. the wheat market
became buoyant moving upwards with
slight reactions upon active buying by
outside operators, contrary to expecta-
ton. The market reached the top prices
after the first cable from America. but
the second cable was disappointing, caus-
of I'D. I'D, closing quiet at Id. to nd
gain. The sales aggregated 10000 quar-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
THE STRENGTH oF WHEAT.
Chicago Traders surprised-Prsces
Rose from Yeaserday.

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 1sss-The strength
displayed by wheat at the opening this
morning was surprise to most traders,
first sales being made at prices ranging
from e to 1c. above the final quotations
of yesterday. Liverpool advanced I'D.
in disregard of our decline of yesterday
That was one reason for the recovery
here. A boom in the New York
stock market was another Holders
of wheat who failed to liquidate
yesterday or Wednesday, took advan-
tage of the rally this morning,
their sales acting as restraint on the
rising tendency of the market After a
moderate reaction, prices took on greater
firmness. moving upward and reaching
10 rs for December. AT the expiration of
the first half hour best figures were rul-
ing and the market was strong. The
range on December was between "a 7-S
and 70 rs, the latter being 7-Sc. higher
than Yesterdays close
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
M'KINLEY TO BRYAN.

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. g. 1SsS.-At noon
Major Mckinley sent this telegram
Canton, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1896.
Hon William ]. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb. -
acknowledge the receipt of your
courteous message Of congratnlation with
thanks, and beg you will receive my best
wishes for your health and happiness.
sWILLIAM M'KINLEY.',
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HUNGARY's ELECTION.
Bu, 1ohie to me United Press.

Bf Lnbie to The United Press.
BUDAPEST. Nov. 6. 1Ss6-The COM
pleted returns of the elections for Depu-
ties in the Hungarian Diet show the fol-
lowing results
Liberals, 2S2; Kossuthists, &c; Nationals,
81; Peoples Party, 20; Independents and
Ugronists, 7. Seven reballots will be
necessary in districts where there was no
choice. The Liberals have gained 6S
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Hotel, where a banquet will be served
in the evening. Returning Monday morn
at Canton and pay its respects to Mr.,
Mckinley: Perry Sanford Heath who
was in charge of publication and print
ing at Republican headquarters accom-
panied the party as chaperon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
MUSIC IN THE AIR.

There will be meeting Of the Demo-
cratic County Committee in Fischer's
Hall tonight. A full attendance is de-
sired as business of Importance is to be
transacted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06
MARBLEHEAD AT PUNoHAL.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6. 1S96.-The
cruiser Marblehead left Funchal. Madei-
ra. today, for Bermuda. She is expected
at New York i'm about ten days.
Lieutenant Commander J. r. Selfridge
has been ordered to be ready for sea
Lieutenant Commander a. B. Spayers, de-
tached 3 from the Bennington and order
e. e me M9reddrey: pred from ieqtenanl rs & IS
the Bennington; Lieutenant R H
Gait from Essex to the Terror; Lieut. g.
Essex; Lseu5s. A Ward and J. T Smith
are assigned to duty at the New York
Navy Yard
An old and Wcil-trfed Remedy.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething should always be used
fer fs cnildren Will while teething # softens
collie and Isl the best remedy foks a.
arrhoea. Twepty-flve cents per bottle.A
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-06

AT Democratic Headquarters il is
claimed that figures have been received
fTom Clay and Knott counties which take
l26 from McKinley's latest plurality Of
5a9 1t is also claimed that Complete re-
turns from. the. first, second and tenth
alslrlcfs viii wipe out this plurality al