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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
TEXAS DEMOCRATS.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Aug. IS, 1896
The State Democratic Convention was
called to order shortly after 70 O'Clock to-
day. Congressman George G. Pendleton,
of Waco, was elected temporary chairman.
and c. c. Potter, of Gainesville. secre-
tary. The absence of Ex-Governor Hogg
is the subject Of much comment, as 1t is
the rst time in many years that he has
failed to attend State convention of his
party. Governor Charles A. Culbersofl,
of Dallas is certain to be re-nonlinated,
and the balance Of THE State ticker viii,
from present indications, be as follows
Lieut.. Governor, George t. Chester, Of
Navarro county; Treasurer, VIM. B.
Workman. of Travis county; Comptroller,
R. W. Finley, of Smith county; Land
Commissioner, A. J.. Baker of Tom
Green county; Attorney General, NJ. NJ.
Crane. of Johnson county: Superintendent
of Public Instruction, j. M. Carlisle. of
San Antonio.
Tonight there will be a. parade and rati-
fcation of Bryan and Sewan nominal
fiOpS
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POPS NOT ON HAND.


WASHINGTON. Aug. Is, Is9s-The Ex
ecutive Committee of the PopuIist Ma
tionalist Committee, was called to meet
at noon today, but there were only four
OF the nine members at the Shoreham
Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina
Chairman, having this morning loined
Aicssrs. Edgerton of Nebraska: Secretary
Washburn. of Mass. and Reed of Geor-
gia. Efforts to see Senator Butler up to
noon We're unavailing. He sent word down
ID response to cards that he was engaged,
but would see the newspaper men at j 40
O'Clock
Senator Butler reached Washington
from his North Carolina home on the
Southern Railroad, at o'clock, and went
AT once to the hotel. Shortly after break
fsst he wes joined by Senator Stewart of
Nevada, and with him called on Senator
Jones at Democratic headquarters. The
gentleman had not yet arrived however,
and they returned to the hotel. Later.
upon being informed of their visit, Sen
ator Jones, went across the street and
returned the call He remained in con-
ference with Senator Butler some time,
Other callers upon the Populist Chair
mah "a the course Of the morning were
~ Josephus Daniels member Of tbs
tfonAi Democratic COMMITTEES from
N'6rth Carolina, and the Rev Mr. Ken,
Of the Peoples Church. Washington. who
tion.
It was stated at the Populist head
quarters that Mr.. Taylor, the Pennsyl-
yania member OF the Executive Com
mittee, was expected 10 reach Washing
ton on the noon train from Philadelphia
sut nothing definite was known regardins
The other members Of the Committee
conference Of the members of the
new Campaign Committee OF the Demo-
eretic party, It was announced this
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18

DIED.


7 EAPGAR.-In this city, on Sunday. August
is, 1896. Ethel only daughter of Ed
ward Hedden and Jessie Percy Apgar.
Funeral private
O'kEEFFEs-Cn Sunday Aug 10. 1895.
Timothy OKeeffe, beloved HUSBAND,
Relatives and friends IL the family.
also Division No. 3. A. Q. of H. and the
respectfully invited TO attend the funerai
from his late residence No. 553 Hender-
son street, on "Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1886
at A. NJ; thence to St Michaels r.
c. Church, where a solemn high mass
will be offered for the happy repose Of
his soul.
BROUwER-ANCHER -on Friday. An
gust H. 1896. Gerard c., eldest son of
Charles z. and Grace Brouwer-Ancher.
Interment was private on Saturday. Au-
gust is. 1895.
HAYDEN. Tuesday. August Is. 1896.
Francis. only child of Timothy and
Mary Hayden nee Mcdonald, aged 10
months
Relatives ana friends of the family are
invited 10 attend the funeral from the re-
sidence of the parents, No. 42i York street.
on Wednesday, August IS. at P. NJ.
MAY EIs-In this city. on TUESDAY. Aug
uss IS. 1886, Sadie Mayer. daughter Of
Joseph and Lena Mayer, aged %
Funeral on Wednesday. August u a
three o'clock p. NJ. from her late resi-
dence, 151 Mercer street.
iODONNELIr-On August II. 1885. Ellen
.3,BPoasael,,, widow Of the late John
Relatives and friends of the family are
reSpse tfnily invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence; 81 Seventh street
Church. where a solemn requiem mass
Will be offered for the iiapy repose of her
- W..
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morning. will be held this afternoon.
Among those present at headquarters N
authorization of the gathering We're: sen
ator Jones, Chairman Exan ) =, aoweol ~ ,,,e
as proxy for Clark Howell. Committee
man johnson of Kansas, Representative
Richardson of Tennessee, 4. o. ToWies.
ex-Chief Clerk Of the House Oh Reprs- Re
Metallic League; Committeeman Josepnus
Daniels of North Carolina, and Senator
Faulkner, Chairman of tne Congressional
Campaign Committee. There was nothlhs
change in the programme set forth yes
terday to the effect that Clark EDWeil
was IN charge of the literary and docu-
ment bureau IN this city; n connection
other members of the committee will be
located at Chicago. The features of the
campaign work to be chiefly discussed
at the conference this afternoon VIII nave
Bureau, the other details being left for
determination after the arrival of Chair
man Jones in Chicago.
Vice-President Stevens. of the Silver
National Committee, who was expected
to reach Washington this morning. has
been delayed en- route, and sent tele-
gram asking that an engagement be made
for him to see Senator Jones early to-
morrow morning. Pursuant to this re-
quest a meeting was arranged for nine
O'clock.
Representatives Achieson, of the TweE-
ty-fourth Pennsylvania District today
visited Republican headquarters and ar
ranged for a supply of campaign htera-
ture- He says the most stalwart Republi-
cans in his district are among the farm
ers. Many of them are wool growers and
particularly interested in the tariff ques-
tion. For the past six years they have
been working to secure such legislation
as will Adequately protect them and do
not propose to now relinquish the fight
justas they have about achieved success.
A few miners in his district, Mr.. Achie-
son says, who were originally Democrats
and then greenbackers, are talking free
silver, but outside of this limited class, he
says, the sentiment in favor of sound
money is overwhelming.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
THE ABBEY DIVORCE.

NEW YORK, Aug. is, 1sss-Justice
Smyth, in Special Term of the Supreme
Court, today heard, through her counsel.
the application of Mrs. Florence Gerard
Abbey for an order awarding her slO0
week alimony and a $500 counsel fee.
pending the trial of her suit for separation
from her husband, Henry E. Abbey. Her
ed the marital troubles Of the couple.
Justice Smyth awarded S3, 300 year
alimony pending trial of the action. and
allowed $3.50 counsel fee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
SHOT BY A CRAZY BOY.

sCRENEcTADY, n. Y. Aug. is. 1sse. -
Last night, at Mohawkville, a suburb of
this city. Frank, the 11-year-old son of
Frank Payne, milknan. was sitting in
the. front yard making a kite. A 16-year-
old lad naned Eddie Truax came into the
yard and without warning drew a revol-
yer and shot Payne in the left eye The
boy was brought to the ElEis Hospital in
this city, where the eye was removed
It was found the bullet had entered the
locate it 1t is probable the ball IS lodged
in the brain, and the boys death viii no
doubt follow.
While in his cell last night young
Truax's b1ain seemed 10 be eiouded and
apparently he did not realize what he had
done
Mr.. Payne considers that Ills sons as
saiIant is irresponsible for the deed
Truax win be held to await the result Of
his victim injuries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
A Blind Physician.

Boston has blind physician. Dr. James.
r. Cooke of whom 1t is remarked: $50
far as can be ascertained there is only
one man who, blind from infancy, has
eesfied That man is James r.. Cooke
whose book, Blind Leaders Of the Blind !
has just been Issued. DR. Cocke has met
and IN mis- home in Boston IS snrrounded
by all that man or cultivated tastes
would choose. He is member Of the
chief enjoyment Is the game of ten pins
which he plays. as he does everything
else, with zest and enthusia s1n Boston
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
GEO. F. PERKINS NAMED.
Eighth Ward Republicans Make
Their Electoral Choice.

special melting of the Eighth Ward
Republican Association was held last night
at the Wanser Clubs rooms. The CLUB
decided to adopt Arcanum Hall, on Jack
son and Clinton avenues, as the permanent
headquarters. They win celebrate their
mutual meeting next Monday evening at
campaign flag. The Campaign Commit
tee was ordered to obtain an appropriate
banner
received for elector with much enthusiasm.
and his nomination was ratified by the
club. TweDty-four primary officers were
appointed to act at the primary elections
next Wednesday might
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DYNAMITER RELEASED.
Rv cabIe o tae Unitsd prsss.

GLASGOW. Aug. Is. 1895 Thomas De-
vany. the Irish dynamiter. who was sem
tenced in Edinburgh In 1888 TO serve a
term of life Imprisonment and was re-
leased from Portland Prison yesterday.
has arrived here. @Desany says that John
DAILY will be set at liberty next wesk
He had no knowledge of any OF the I'M
portant events which had occurred OUT
side the prison walls during his inearcer-'
alton and expressed great surprise at
hearing that Parneli was dead Devany
said to friends with whom he talked that
his prison life was an experience TOO aw-
ful 10 admit of description During the
whole time of his Imprisonment he said.
he never once had the slightest chance
to escape. }s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
.NABBED TWO CROOKS.

This afternoon Detective Pearson no
ticed two men ioitering about Mentgonl-
cry stret, near the First National Bank,
and later about the doors Of the Second
National Bank. Their actions were so
suspicious that Pearson resolved to ar
rsss them. Coming closer to them he re-.
eognized Edward Rice and Thomas Green,
alias Bill Stetson, both notorious crooks
capable of any crime. from fobbing a.
TIL TO sburgling' a bank He took them
to Police. Headquarters and notified the
New York police. The portraits of both
men adorn the Rogues' Gallery IN Mulberl
ry street. They will be arraigned toInor-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
QUIET IN BELFAST.
I,g Gable 70 TIC Unitsd Pres.

BELFAST. Aug. Is. 1886. s.-The city Is
perfectly quiet today ana there is total.
absence Of popular excitement or any
other outward trace OF tbs rlotine which
occurred Yesterday Of the persons 81
rested for participation in yesterday's s
disturbances TWO Nationalists Wsfe sem
ana the other to two months for ASSAULT
1Qs the police and numbcr we're -
cl1axked With flnss s. s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
WEAK KEEED GEORGIA REPUBs.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. IS, 1896. The Re-
publican State Executive Committee has
decided not to put out a State ticket 1T
was also decided not to fuse with the
Pg;puNstS and the Individual members
of the Republican party will vote as they.
please in the State election
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
ROBBED HIS FRIEND OF $40.

Toney Konci, of Wilkesbarre, Pa, was
arrested last night in the home of John
Duskisk!, at No. 2S Canal street He is
wanted in Wilkesbarre for the theft of
$40 from a friend of Duskiski. Upon his
arrival in this city Duskiski, who had
been informed of the theft, turned him
over to the police He is held
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
CHANCE TO HEAR COCHRAN.
People without Tickets Will Re
Admitted Tonight.

The doors of Madison Square Garden
win be thrown open to the public who de-
sire to hear Bourke Cochran explode the
free silver faIlacy tonight who do not
possess tickets at quarter to eight
o'clock. All of the seats remaining un-
occupied, whether reserved or not, at a
quarter past eight viii be open TO the
public, whether holding tickets or not
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
STOLE THE sLEBPER's wAToH.

Anton F'legenheimer OF Canal street, a
watchman employed by Bell Bros, lunl-
ber dealers in Morgan street. went to
sleep in his shanty last night While he
slept an enterprising thief relieved him
of his watch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18

bryan and Free Silver mass meeting
in the Opera House in the evening. This
meeting will be under ihe mana cement OF
John Lsppincott, discipline of General
Coxey and Charles Carmlan. State Senator
DAILY will be the orator Of the evening
The free silver craze has so nearly died
out here that a vigorous shaking up is
proposed for tonight in an effort to infuse
1lam life ~, III
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
FORAKER AND WILSON TO SAIL.

NEW YORK, Aug. is, 1sss.-The Hon.
John B. Foraker, Senator-elect of Ohio;
Postmaster-General w. L. Wilson, whose
departure last week was prevented by his
wife's Illness, and Mrs. Emma II. Eaanes,
will sail on the steamship st. Paul tolnor-
row for Fyl1r0ne
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
GRAIN ELEVAFoR BURNED.

BROOKLYN, N. Y. Aug. 49, 1Sss-A
grain elevator belonging to the Beard
estate, on the dock at the foot of Van
Brunt street this city. was damaged by
The fire was caused by Spontaneous
combustion. The loss is fully covered by
insurance =.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Aug. Is. 1Ss6.-Local fore
east for 36 hours. ending at s p NJ,
Wednesday, for New York City and vicin-
ity Fair this afternoon. tonight and
Wednesday; slight change in ternpera.-
ture; westerly winds.
Eartnett,s TheramanaeterR Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-18
SENATOR DAILY IN BRIDGEToN.
!SpscfaI to The Jerseu cstu Ne,rs,

Spscfdl 70 The Je5scu Csfg Ncars.
ERIDGEToN. Aug. is. 1sss.T Pop
ulist Congressional conventions Of the
First district will be held here today. and
the Populist czanpaien will IS o5ef1ed bv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

invite trouble, suffering and pain. Among
tbe.thoroughly reliable n skilled prac-
titioners OF dentistry In Providence none
has been more successful than Louis ID.
Kay. DIR. Kay established himself In
business IL years ago, and by strict atten-
tioD to IL by the superior quality OF his
work and his straig ntforward and manly
method OF dealing with patrons he has
built up a very prosperous trade among
the best class OF our citizenship. His dem
tai parlors are located nj 2s6 Westminster
ST., and they are fitted with every mod
ern dental appliance AZ well as with every
thing that can promote the comfort OF
patrons. DIR. Kay is proficient In every
branch OF the science and In extracting
has no superior. lie uses the latest and
best anaesthetics, selecting what he con-
sidersNo be the best for each individual
case. lie does all kinds OF plate, crown
and bridge work in gold, silver and alumni
mum. He does not favor rubber plates,
as they contain about 45 parts OF mercury
and 10 parts OF sulphur to 40 parts OF rub
Der. lie regards gold, silver or aluminium
az much better and decidedly preferable.
DIR. Kay is courteous and obliging and
one who is highly respected by all who
have the pleasure of his acquaintance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
George NJ. Cruickshank Estate.
2S6 Dyer street.

Very soon after the practicability Of
employing steam for power purposes was
demonstrated engine building was taken
up in Providence a1d has grown and de-
vtloped to immense proportions. Among
the concerns which secured a wide repu-
tation Tor their products in the engine
and machinery line none stands higher or
are considered more reliable than that OF
George NJ. Cruickshank. The late Mr..
C~ruickshank, who founded the business,
was a mechanic both by natural bent and
by long training and experience. Indeed,
during his lifetime and up TO the very
moment the sad accident which termi-
mated his successful career occurred, he
was credited with being one OF the most
skilled, expert and reliable engine and
machinery builders in this state, where the
best in the world are admitted to be To-
Gated, The business since his death has
been continued by his estate, Mr.. L. +.
n. Baldwin having general charge and
management of his affairs. A better or
more competent man Tor The position
could not be chosen. Besides being a
thorough mechanic. Mr.. Baldwin Is a
business man OF great ability and an IS
Unable and courteous gentleman. Under
his energy and experienced guidance the
business has been largely increased and
expanded and IL now in a more fiourlshing
condition than ever before. The plant is
located at 2S6 Dyer ST., where 1t occupies q
two-story structure 100y50ft., and power
is furnished by an engine OF their own de-
sign and construction. Thu engines Quilt
are from one TO 400 horse power and have
a special design OF valve which is consid-
ered to be superior to most of those in
use. Economy in space as well as III
steam are the roinis aimed at,aud secured
by.all OF the Cruickshank engines, which
ore largely used for yacht and general
marine purposes as well as in manutac-
turing plants. A 35 horse rCwer engine
has just been COMPLETED and installed in
the works of George II. Fuller sons and
many others are to be seen in this city
and vicinity, all giving the greatest sails
faction. General and special machinery
for all purposes models and rubber
moulds are also among the productions OF
this shop, which has patrons all over the
L.. B., as well as in ior,Syn countries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
B1andipg a. Blauding.
81 and bs We, bosset street.

VI aho 10 WY - 1NA'p'
Among the enterprises which engage the
attention of some of our most intelligent
and progressive business men and enlist a
large share OF capital none Is OF more i'm
portance than the wholesale drug BUSH
ness, the successful management OF which
requires abilities Of this highest order and
absolute reliability. There III not in H.. to-
day a house in this line, or for that matter
in any other, which is more widely known
or which stands higher in the good opin-
Ion OF The people than TINT of Messrs.
Banding * Blanding. This business was
founded In 1910, and for a long period 1t
was conducted with a rare degree of sue
cess by the late William b.. Banding. Sub
sequent to his death Mr.. William o. Bland
ing became IL sole prop. and has since
carried or the business under the firm
name of Banding ~ Banding. He has
Wholesale. and retail stores at 81 and So
Weybosset st. and retail Establishments
at AS No. Main and SS5 Westminster SITS. Mr..
B~landing's stock OF drugs. chemicals,
pharmaceutical preparations of all kinds
and druggists'supplies generally is one OF
the largest n most complete in New En-
gland and in quality is the best to be OBJ
tanned anywhere in the u. $. The trade
is a most extensive one, reaching as 1t
does to all points in X. /. and covering the
greater part of Conn and Mass. Indeed,
its volume mounts up to hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars annually and shows
a healthy growth with each succeeding
year. Mr.. Banding is one OF the city's
most more citizens and besides hold
ing an enviable place in the business
world Is universally esteemed ana re-
spected for the sterling qualities of his
character, his integrity and reliability.
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A. Saugy.
Cor. Smith and Canal SITS

NOTt Ciulbu anu tdhai "
With the coming of branch housos or
the great packing concerns OF the West
Ii was expected that local packers would
be driven from the field, but such has NOT
pro we'd to be the case. The large meat
and provision houses that were In exist
ence prior TO the advent of the Western
competitors have not folded their tents
and silently stolen away. On the con-
trary, they are still here doing business at
the old stand and securing their share OF
patronage and prosperity. Chief among
the home packing houses is that OF A..
Saugy, located at the corner OF smith and
Canal sts. Mr.. Peter Saugy founded the
business in 1869 and 10 years later II passed
i1to the hands OF the present proprietor,
Mr.. Saugy, by whose energy and activity,
backed 10y sound business sense, IL has
been expanded TO its present large pro-
portions. The builoing which Mr.. Saugy
occupies is S0x100 feet in size and Is
equipped with everything needed to carry
on the business successfully. Here are en-
ployed some 20 men, while B teams are
engaged in the delivery of meats, sau-
sages, poultry and other products TO GUS
toners. Mr.. Saugy always has on hanu n
full line OF provisions, OF prime Chicago
dressed beef, mutton, lamb and poultry,
is a large manufactures of Bologna Sau-
sages, etc. He also handles great quanti-
ties of the products OF the celebrated
Packing House of Comstock q Co, OF our
own city; as we'll as the goods OF the
North Packing 60. OF Boston and John
l.. Squires of he same city. MIR. Saugy
is widely known and highly esteemed in
this community, where the sterling quail
ties Of his character, both as "A business
man ana a citizen, are fully recognized.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Charles Pay ~ %.

30l. 3l2 and $40 South Water st. =
Every hamlet and village, however hum
bic il may be, has its smithy, but II 10
only in large cities that the Iull possibili-
ties OF the trade are realized and recog-
nized. Ii Is there only Is there a demand
for something more han the ability 10
uail on a shoe or weld a broken axle. IL
is there, in fact, that manual dexterity
must be backed by intelligence and inven-
tive ingenuity. In this city the largest
establishment OF the kind is that OF
Charles Pay ~ Co., which was esta blished
in 1877, but who has been in business on
South Water st. since 1865. Ihe.shops are
among the largest in the city ana are
located at Nos. Sol, 3i2 and 3l6 South
Water 81. Two buildings are occupied,
one 40x40 and the other 33x90 feet In size.
Here he blacksmithing business is carried
on In tie highest line of the business,
for Mr.. Charles Pay, the proprietor, is
not merely a first-class blacksmith; he Is
a good deal more than that-a successful
inventor. Besides that he ia a business
man OF great ability, holding I'M hUnored
place In the esteem OF his fellow citizens.
Among MIR. Pays inventions for which
he has secured patents, and which be
manufactures at his South Water street
shops, are coal hosting buckets and APP
paratus. These buckets are novel in de-
sign and have no superiors in the ease,
speed and certainty of their operation.
Mr.. Pay has also secured a later patent for
another style OF coal bucket which has
many special advantages TO recommend
1t. A coal wagon for dumping coal and a
screw for the "A me are among Mr.. Pays
other patented inventions, while he is also
the designer, patentee and builder of the
wharf trucks In use by the Merchants Il
Miners Transportation Co. at all of its
docks. One of his latest inventions is a
process for setting tires without heating
by the employment of hydraulic pressure.
10 addition TO these extensive specialtIes
MIR. Pay bulbs low gears and heavy wag-
ons OF every description and does all kinds
OF iobbing work promptly and in the
most satisfactory manner