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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
HigEs winds at Portsmouth.
BI Cable to the Unftcd Press.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 5, 1sss.-High winds
prevailed throughout the night kicking
UP rough sea in the Channel and rem
dering things altogether disagreeable, but
this morning the wind subsided and the
air was cold and the sky clearing. Gradu-
ally the clouds rolled away and the sun
contributed its share toward making it
a brilliant morning. The arrangements
for the departure OF the Gar and Czarina
for France, which were made several days
ago, were perfect and the programme
was carried out to the last detail. The
Russian imperial yachts Polar Star and
STANDARD. the former having the Car and
Czarina on board, were escorted by vessels
of the British Channel fleet, each Of the
yachts being attended by three battle-
ships which were stationed on the quar-
ters of the Russian vessels. Cruisers were
stationed at their bows and twelve tor-
pedo deStroyers followed in their wake
The feet started ait $50 O'Clock amid the
booming of the cannon firing the royal
salute and the cheering of the blue jackets
and the crowds on shore. The Imperial
visitors We're hidden adieu on behalf of
the Queen by the Duke of Connaught
Before leaving the Czar and Czarina Sent
a most cordial message to the Queen,
thanking her Majesty for her hospitality
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
SOUND MONEY MEN AMUSED.


That part Of the report of the Execu-
tive Committee to the Democratic County
Committee on Friday night relating to
the Sound Money Democratic ticket was
received with much amusement by the
members of the National Democratic
party in the county.
The report made some allusion to the
Chairman of the National Democratic
County Committee, Mr.. Andrew ]. Cor
coran, and said of him that he Is Still
deEoting his time TO spreading the report
that the Palmer and Buekner men have
no desire or intention to elect the men
they have placed on ticket, but seek
only TO defeate the nominees of the regu-
lar party, and, Il possible, to disrupt the
regular party machine.
Mr.. Corcorans attention was directed to
that statement, and he replied
Really 1 do not think it is necessary
to say anything in reply to such a school
hoy statement. 1t is silly, childish and
Aoroughly worthy of the genuses who
made it. 1t seems to me the issue is
not between Democrats and Republicans,
so far as these men are concerned but
between the taxpayers preserving their
property and handful of men controlled
by professional politicians whose greed of
office is well known. My stand, and that
I believe of every member of the Sound
Money Democrats in the county and
State is that the true Democratic party
sympathy with reputation, and the In
telligent class of Democrats are of that
opinion. The public of Hudson county
are not going to be controlled by gang
of people thirsting for office and plunder,
who call themselves Democrats" +"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
TWO GAS METRE TRAGEDIES.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 1S9s-Michael
Sheehan was held without bail TO-DAY
brother-in-law Edward Sheeran, at the
formers residence on South Fifth street,
Williamsburg. The sister of the dead man
says that her brother retired on Satur-
day night and left the gas jet in his room
lighted, and that her husband, as is his
wont before he retired, turned the gas
off from the metre. This, of course. ex-
tinguished the light in Sheeran's room,
but left the gas turned on. Her husband
was ignorant of the fact that her brother
had retired, leaving the gas lighted. and
she had forgotten to tell him. On Sunday
morning her husband had occasion to
use. a gas stove and turned on the gas
with the result of allowing it to escape
through the turned on Jet in Shearar, s
room. Subsequently Mrs. Sheehan de-
tected the escaping gas and tried to get
into her brothers room to turn it off
but the door and windows were fastened
and by the time entrance was forced the
unfortunate man was dead
John Kafer and his wife Lena a rniddle-
aged couple, were found onscjous this
morning at their home No. 50 Ninth ave-
nue., suffering from the effects Of gas
which escaped from the kitchen stove
They were removed to a hospital in a
precarious condition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
NOT BISHOP sPALDING.
Speculation as to ths New Rector of
the Catholic Uufyersitv

CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 1896-A special from
Peoria, ILL.,, says the mention of Bishop
Spaulding, of the Peoria diocese. as the
possible successor to Bishop Keane. rector
of the Catholic University at Washing
ton, is not generally regarded among the
intimate. friends of the former as having
any probability connected with 1t.
The Catholic University was one of the
early ideas of the Bishop. He labored long
and hard for it's establishment. After
the school had been placed on a firm
foundation he withdrew from participation
In its management finding what ne con-
sidered more useful and important filed
elsewhere. His interest, however. has NOT
waned and he is still doing what he can
for the school without holding any Off
cial position. Bishop Spaulding is now
in Europe and his intentions or desires
in the premises can only be secured from
his intimate friends
Frank Slevin, the Bishops brother-in-
law, when seen last night, stated that he
had heard no mention of the Bishops pos
sible appointment to the Washington po-
sition, and did not hesitate to say that
he did not believe there was anything to
it. He said that rumors of this sort were
constantly in circulation and had been
for several years in connection with one
position or aother. The Bishop had, how
ever always expressed a strong desire to
remain in Peoria, where he had ample
time and opportunity to develop his liter
airy incirations
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
G. A. r. OFFICERS.
staff Appointments Announced from
HaaGGuarters Omaha.

OMAHA, Neb, Oct ., 1S96-The fol-
lowing order was issued yesterday
Headquarters Grand Army of
the Republic, Omaha, Neb.
The following staff appointments are
hereby announced
Adjutant-Genera Comrade Charles j.
master-General Comrade Augustus J.
Burbank of Chicago, ILL.,: Inspector-Gen-
eral, Comrade Charles A. Suydam, of
Philadelphia; Judge Advocate General.
Comrade Albert Clark, Wellesley Hills.
Mass; Senior Aide-de-Camp, and Chief
of Staff, Comrade J. c.. Winans, Troy,
Ohio. They will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
The following comrades will constitute
the executive committee of the National
Council of Administration: William r.
Arms trong, Indianapolis f. NJ. Sterrot,
st. Louis; Albert Scheffer, st. Paul;
Thomas. w. Scott, Fairfield, ILL.,; Charles
A. Shaw, Brooklyn; Roscoe Dix. Ber-
rien Springs. Mich; j. ]. Kent, Trenton,
N. g.
Comrade Captain E. L. Zalinski. of New
York is hereby appointed special aide in
charge of military instruction in public
schools with authority to select from
each department to be named to the
commander for approval for appointment
as aides de camp, one comrade to take
charge Of this work in his department
and report his action to Captain ZalinskL
Comrade Andrew Traynor of Omaha is
hereby appointed special aide in charge
of transportation. toW'hom all matters per-
tanning thereto will be addressed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
BRYAN HURT HIMSELF.
Meeting Of the Republican State
Committee at Trenton
Pitney's Chances.
spscfa, % the Jcrsep ca Ns,rs.

TRENTON, Oct. 5. 1See-The Republican
State Committee held a meeting here to-
day in the rooms of the Young Men s
Republican Club. The object of the meet
ing was to compile the reports from the
chairnlen of the various County Com
ndttees. After the meeting Secretary
Foster stated that a careful compilation,
based on very conservative estimates. had
been made and 1t showed that Mckinley
and Hobart would get plurality of $4,000
in New Jersey.
The secretary further stated that in
the Fourth Congressional district, where
the sentiment had been strongly in favor
of free silver. the Republicans were gain
ing every day, and there was good reason
for believing that Pitney, the Republican
candidate for Congress, would be elected
According to the reports received by the
jured rather than strengthened his can
vass by his recent tour through that dis
trict.
The reports, he declared, showed that
the farmers were not at all favorably i'm
pressed by either Mr.. Bryan's personality
or his arguments. These reports, the
secretary continued showed that there
was considerable disaffeetion existing in
Salem and Cumberland counties, but, he
said, the committee was hopeful that be-
fore the close of the campaign many Re-
publicans would return to the sound
money ranks. He said that Senator Frye,
OF Maine, Is booked to speak in Trenton
on the 18th inst, and BourlSe Cochran at
date IN the near future.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
BLATANT oRAToRY.
Social Labor DemeSegucs Talk the
Usual Rubbgah

Prasser's Hall, on Central avenue, Sat
urday night, held Socialist Labor Party
meeting, which was participated in by
about $50 long-haired. savage-Iooking fell
lows with flowing boards of the loose
chewing type. Red hot Anarchistic
speeches We're made, in which the Cold
bugs and the "Silverites were called
ROBBERS and the oppressors of the poor.
Inc speaker of the evening was Mat
thew Mcguire. the party's nominee for
wee President. He appealed to the
American wageeworkers to rally around
the banner of Socialism and help over
throw capitalism and wage slavery He
warned them to be on their guard against
the false pretenses Of goldbug and Silver
bug capitalism. for the respective parties
We're. according to him, enemies Of the
worst kind to the workingman
The other speakers voiced the senti-
ments of Mcguire.
The names Of the candidates on both
the pemocTatic and Republican tickets
were hissed time and time again. and
cries. Of Down with capital and "IIur-
entire evening. There was no disturb
anee, and IN fact thes audience was a
rather quiet one. but perhaps that is
accounted for by the presence OF the dozen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
BURYING THE HATOHEr.
McArthnr and McExvan Factions
Raise > Campaign Banner.

Macarthur and REcEwan Factions
Raise Campaign Banner.
The Thomas McEwan Association,
named in honor of Congressman McEwan,
raised a banner Saturday night at Con-
gress street and Central avenue There
was large crowd in the neighborhood
and the meeting which was held outside
was very enthusiastic one. 1t was pre-
sided oyer by Counsellor Fred j. Stuhr,
the probable Assembly candidate on the
republican ticket for the Twelfth Ward.
he wanted the Freeholder nomination.
put when he heard that his friend "John-
ME McArthur' was looking for the AS
sembly he decided that the Assembly
vas the place for him and not Mr. Nc
Arthur. Friends of the x-Commissioner
fear the kid orator. as young Stuhr is
called and an effort is beng made to
nave the hatchet buried and get Stuhr to
tion.
The meeting Saturday night was attend
ed by many of McArthur's friends to
snow that there was no hard feeling, and
minutes in opening the meeting he was
cheered more by the McArthurites than
the McEwanftes, the latter of whom are
Congressman McEwan was the first
speaker introduced. He told a number
OF good stories and presented some facts
REGARDING silver and gold. It was the
silver and the Democratic party
Professor Alonzo Williams of Brown
University, R. l., was the next and last
speaker. His address also was the same
stereotyped campaign speech, only fla-
Vored, however, with a little more of
tnree-syllable words, which the majority
OF his audience could not understand
Previous to the speech-making there
was an exhibition of fireworks and music
ny BRASS band, at the height of which
the banner was unfuried.
Tomorrow will be the sacand dav ~
registration.
The election officers will be on hand al
the several polling places from l p. M.
70 r NJ, TO enroll the names of voters
PERSONAL registry is required
Ii you do not register, you lose your
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
INH0sPITABLE BALTIMORE.
aile Roston Ariiiierfhts Singing Re-
buize TO The Stancv f.str


BALTIMORE, Oct 5, IS9s.-The Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company Of Ros-
ton has relieved the members of the Bal
finore City Council, Mayor Hooper and
various other persons from their predica-
ment by announcing that they viii ac-
cept no hospitalities other than an escort
when they visit this city tomorrow. There
will, therefore, be 10 further need to
ask the city for money for entertainment
purposes, or even to solicit private silI,-
scflptlons, as the Bostonians will insist
upon paying their own way as has baen
their custom on all their fall field DAYS. ?
Iae vote OF the City Council resolution
approDriating $1,000 for the enfertaifTnen ent
OF 5oston's famous artillery men ELECTED
q letter from Captain Henry Walker in
n ~ Hnich ne states that the ancient and
HONORABLE Artillery Company desired no
appropriation for its entertainment during
its visit He adds:-''The company each
year visits. some city. generally outside
of Massachusetts, always declining a.
far as possible, municipal hospitality. "a
as not to prove a burden to anyone If
would sincerely regret to be a cause Of
difterence between the citizens of any
place II might visit.
Your generous ara hearty offers tempt
ed 1t to depart from its usual custom.
and If II now returns to It'll assure you
offers. and that nothing that has occur-
red can lessen that kindly feeling which
members of the company have for your
city and it's people. The company will
come to Baltimore as proposed wiz viii glad a.
" meet and welcome to its table as many
as possible of its citizens',
A city official, in commenting upon the
action of the Boston Company, said that
it was a just rebulSe upon those who OBJ
jected to the appropriation, and that it
was. the only thing left for the .Bostonians
cisn1s in regard to the cost of the propos-
ed entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
LOCOMOTIVE BEPLODHS.
Six Dead and Several Injured
at Topeka : Suicide
from Fright.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 5. 1S96.-Locono-
tive NO 1858, attached to the Santa F,e
east-beund passenger No. g. exploded
| while runnins-full speed yesterday morn
ing near the village of Peterton, thirty
one miles! west, killing six men. A pas
senger was so badly frightened that he
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head with a revolver.
The dead are:-
Engineer Strump. Topeka, Kan
Elseman Harry Hollister, Topeka.
Vllilans NJ. Adams, tramp, riding on
baggage car and supposed to be from
Chillicothe. Iowa
Three tramps, names unknown, all Of
Wnom were riding on tho baggage car.
among The injured are
Mrs. Emma Maxwell, an editor on the
Morning Telegram. Colorado Springs;
hands and arms cut and bruised
Wilford Burns, tramp, legs and arms
cut and bruised.
James Coleman, tramp, cut and badly
We're seriously injured. Mrs Emma r.
Maxwell was the only passenger injured,
aith2ugh the train was heavily loaded.
e. Shirman, of Kansas City. a helper
in the express car, was considerably
bruised by falling boxes,
The man who killed himself is thought
to have been William Reckler, of Los
Angeles Cal He WIS well dressed and
had plenty of money His ticket read from
Los Angeles to Chicago. He, was greatly
excited after the accident and gave his
money and watch to a passenger If he
had any papers he threw them away.
He stood around while the men. were
digging in the wreck for dead bodies and
cried and actad strangely. but finally re-
sun1ed his seat in the car and became
quiet. Suddenly he drew a revolver and
placed the muzzle against his temple and
fred. He tumbled into the aisle dead
without uttering a word. The Inflated
passenger train was about thirty minutes
City for water. and then the engineer
pulled out for fast run to Topeka. In
few minutes the whistle sounded for
Peterton. three miles from Usage City.
Almost Immediately the explosion occur
red The locomotive went to pieces. En-
gineer Strunp was hurled into the air
and he fell forty feet from the tender
Fireman Holister was hurled downward
and crushed beneath the tender.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
Cbsrboure Ready.
Ru C1h,e m the TJnftefy Pr~es

CHERBOURG, Oct. 3, 1S96.-The weather
was stormy throughout the night and a
heavy rain prevailed this morning. A
number of the Venetian masts which had
been erected for decorative purposes in
honor of the Car and Czarina were de-
stroyed by a squall which struck them
last na and "a. z large fSree Of woTS5nsn \
them as far as possible.
The French squadron of war vessels
started at eight O'Clock to meet the
Russian Imperial yachts with the Car
and Czarina on board and escort them
to this harbor. When the French fleet
meets the Czar they win fire a salute,
war5hips which are escorting the Russian
yachts as they surrender their charges
to the French ships In mid channel.
tba 5bo 5si gae mas 1h 9ssn yap oaoWg g 0gtslSs 4s
sea to run very high. Storm signals have
been hoisted upon the outs de semaphore
The Russian imperial yachts Polar Star
and Standart the former having the Czar
and Czarina on board. together with the
French Squadron acting as escort, were
sighted at noon President Faure, NJ.
Challemel-Lacour President of the Sem
ate; NJ. Brisson. President of the Chamber
of Deputies; M. Meline, President of the
Council of Ministere;. NJ Hanotaux, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs and a large
gathering of other distinguished persons,
are assembled at the Quai de PArsenal
awaiting the arrival of the Imperial visi-
TORS, VINO, aIler peing WeicQned DE tfle
President will be entertained at luncheon
at the Maritime Prefecture.
The Russian imperial yachts with the
Czar and Czarina on board. and accom-
panied by their escort of French war
ships, arrived here at two O'Clock this
afternoon.
The streets We're literally packed with
people when the Czar and Czarina arrived
All night long thousands had been flock
ing into the town from all parts of the
interior. each in his or her best clothes.
The crowd was very orderly and ex-
tremely good naltured. They crowded
the quays and every accessible place
where a view of the warships or the I'M
perial visitors might be had, but were
perfectly tractable and gave the police
very little trouble
The Car VIII inspect the French fleet
this afternoon and if the weather permits
will witness a sham military fight
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
HAS LOST sPIRIT.
The Roy VIII Not Get out OF R.a
Even for Cheering Crowds.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct. 5, 1sss.-WilIiam
!; Bryan reached Memphis at 10 O'CLOCK
by the members of the Memphis iSenenl
ton Committee and Senator-elect Fl. +
money OF Mississippi; Representative
tative Benton McMillin of Tennessee All
5hrough the night crowds Of people had
galnered about the train at its stopping
Calro, III, where the train arrived al / 70
tnlS morning. there was quite a large
gaInering. Mr. Bryan retired early and
slasts. REPRESENTATIVE Allen appeared in
ms place and explained that nominee
was tired out. Several he's si peonle
cheered Mr.. Bryan at the F lar street
station here this morning and he was
also greeted with enthusiasm along the
streets on his way to the Pea body Hotef
where he had breakfast with the mem.
bers Of his party and the local reception
committee. Mr.. Bryan spoke at ten
Eille
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
or more uniformed police who were scat
tered throughout the hall.
NJ DERMOql'S Old SHOES
Alex Young Seems Likely to
Paddle About in Them
Good Outlook for
the Local De-
moeraey.

Alexander c. Young, of Hoboken, may
be Allan L. McDermott's successor as
the Congressional candidate of the regu-
lar Democratic party in the county. Mr..
Young sprang into prominence about
three weeks ago when he declared him
self as a candidate against Mr.. McDer-
mott. No one thought seriously of his
candidacy at that time, nor did he him
self, it is said. it being quite noticeable
fact that at an opportune time he dropped
out of the race.
: Since that occurrence, however, he has
been making a fight. Knowing, it Is said
that Mr. McDermott did not care to run
on silver ticket while entertaining such
pronounced sound money ideas as he does,
Mr.. Young promptly started to pave his
way for the nomination in the event of
It became known on Saturday that Mr..
McDermott had withdrawn, Mr. Young
and dozen of his friends started out to
ind Leader Davis. Since that time Mr..
Davis has been besieged by not only the
young aspirant himself, but by his friends
who believe he will make strong candi-
date
Senator "Bill" DAILY has worn out a
dozen pairs of shoes, it is said, hustling
for Young. The Congressional possibility
was at Mr.. Davis private office, in Rail-
road avenue. for seyeral~hours this morn
ing. When he left he took with him
the promise that he would have the same
chance as any other candidate. The
committee appointed to fill vacancies will
meet tomorrow night, and at that time
1t will be definitely decided who is to
succeed Mr.. McDermott
Leader Davis does not care to discuss
the situation. He will not say whom he
favors for Congress, but If the remainder
of the committee favors Mr.. Young, Mr.
Davis will doubtless cast his vote for the
young man.
Concerning the outlook of the party,
Mr.. Davis said:-"Our chances are inn
proving all the time. I think there has
been a great change of sentiment, and
confidently expect to see all the gold
Democrats support our county ticket
from one end to the other. That we will
win is, | think, a sure thing. Certainly
our party is well organized, and if the
working Democrats remain loyal we will
pile up handsome vote for all our can
didates. How the Congressional fight will
end I do not know, but I hope the party
will name some good man who will work
hard for election. / hear from all parts
of the county encouraging reports"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-05
TRI-sTATE PARADE.
Baitimere to BE tho SCENE of a Sound
Meney Demonstration

largest meetings of the campaien 'iio in
Maryland will be held at Rising Sun. Cecil
county county, next ext Wednesday, under the au-
1t will be tri-State in character and viii
attract crowds from Maryland, Delaware
and Pennsylvania. 1t will continue ali
gay and there will be an immense torch
OF speakers includes Governor Lloyd
Lowndes, Judge Albion W. Tourgee of
New York, Hon. George l.. Wellington.
man Baker of Maryland. Congressman
Brosius, Charles Emory Smith and Thos.
". Cooper OF Pennsylvania
The Democrats will play big card
Tuesday night at Laurel, when Senator
German will make his first speech of the
campaign. Several other well known
Democrats will also make addresses.
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FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.
Sad Fate of Little Girl from the
HydroDsaobsa Craze

DANBURY. Conn, Oct. 5. 1896 Carrie
Koch, aged s, daughter OF Mrs. Mary
Koch Of this city, dad yesterday after
noon CT hydrophobia The child was BIT
ten by a mad deg abe9s two weeks ago
and symptoms OF the disease made their
appears anee last Thursday, when she re-
fused to drink water.
The attending physicians were not cer-
tain that she had hydrophobia until Sat
urday, when they telephoned the symp-
toms to Or. Gibaer, CT the PasteNr Insfi-
tute OF New York. Dr.. Gibier SAID that
the child had hydroph9bi4 and would
probably not live two days. During Sat
urday night she began to shave c5nvul
sions and they grew steadily worse until
at two o clock yesterday afternoon, when
she died
The dog that bit her also bit a boy
named Mahoney and several degs and
horses. The boy was taken to the Pasteur
Institute for treatment and ne is appar-
entity all right new. The dogs were Killed
and the horses are closely watched for
symptoms of the disease. The city is
thoroughly aroused over the affair A
week ago the selectmen issued an order
to have all dogs muz7ied or killed. Two
dogs have gone mad and were shot by
the police since Carrie Koch was bitten.