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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
THE GRAND CENTRAL BOMB.
Whether Crtmfnally Intended or Not
it Was the the Work Of an Idiot.

NEW YORK, Nov. Is, .1e96.-The pack
age of coarse powder which was found in
the Grand Central Depot, and at first
thought to be a bomb, turns out to be moth
ing at all but the work of another idiot
That is the opinion Of George E. Murray,
Superintendent of the Bureau of Combus-
tibles. If the parcel of powder really was
intended for bomb, it was the work of an
ignorant person wholly unacquainted with
the methods necessary to reach the end in
view. If the supposed bomb had been ex-
ploded, it was SO fatally defective in con-
struction that it would only have burned
with fash, and made a load >siss like a
squib.
So all the tales of plots and dark designs
fall to the ground. In the present case tie
powder, of the coarsest and cominenest kind,
was packed in a bag made out of an old
Connecticut newspaper, and an equally
ancient piece of oilcloth that had evidently
been used for a table covering. The fuse
was cut from pack of fire-crackers, appar-
emily. No more ineffective instrument for
a destructive explosion could have been de-
vised.
The police have ceased to worry about It.
the powder will be sold some time for the
benefit of the city.
If this powder was tightly packed in a
case OF iron or some other substance tAat
would have offered resistance said Super
intendent Murray this morning while look
ing at the black mass on his desk, Sit would
cause considerable trouble. In its present
shape it would only cause a fame A quart
Of kerosene oil ignited in an open vessel
would do just as much damage The powder
in this alleged bomb wasn't packed tight
enough, as have said, nor could sufficient
resistance be obtained from this old table
cloth to give it strength
Mr.. Murray said that he had thirty-fiye
fake bombs, more or less, that had come to
him, the work of other idiots He showed
one, bit OF pipe, with a brass cap screwed
on either elid A shred of tissue paper
solded up comprised the fuse of this bomb.
This one was filed with charcoal he
said, ''but if this powder just found were
packed in it, and exploded, the explosion
would be of considerable consequences.
Not only have the police given the case up.
but at the Grand Central Depot little atten-
tion was paid TO the find this morning. It.
said that if the powder had been placed on
fire, 1t could not have caused any damage
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
Tenants of a Frame Tene-
ment on Sherman Ave-
nue. Frightened
by Fires.
IRE BUGS OR SMALL CHILDREN :
Mats Soaked With Kerosene Oil
Found in Halls and
Cellar.

What was supposed to be three incen-
diary attempts to set fire to the house.
No l5S Sherman avenue, yesterday.
proved to be due to some small chfldren
burning papers and door mats which they
had first saturated with kerosene OIL
Fae building in which the firas occurred
is a three story double framed tenenenr
house, and 8 occupied by six families
At one O'Clock yesterday afternoon Mrs
Nordenholz. who lives on the second
floor. south side Of the house. went into
the cellar to get some wood when she dis
covered bundle of papers abIaze in one
OF the wood sheds. She deteeted the odor
OF kerosene oil. and Immediately snofh-
cred the flames with some old carpets be-
fore they had time to spread
She did not say anything about the ire
to the other tenants for fear they would
get frightened. AT six o'clock last even
ing Mr.. f. Hecking, who lives on the
same floor opposite Mrs. Nordenhoiz. de-
tected smoke near her kitchen door and
upon opening it found his door mat to be
ablaze and the wood work around this
door about catching on fire. He quickly
extinguished the flames without arousing
the other tenants and returned to his sup
per thinking that the fire was accidental
pelqsH g suEddoIp euo sIuos AZ esnso Al
match upon it.
The third fire occurred an hour later,
at seven o'clock. The tenants in the
house were nearly all eating their sup
per when the cry of fire rang through
the building and they all rushed out. It
was nothing serious, however, as only
me doormat in the front haH was burn
ing. 1t was saturated with kerosene OIL
ana made big blaze, which led the
person who discovered 1t TO believe the
whole han was on fire.
Mr.. Herking and Mrs Nordenholz then
fold OF the fires they had discovered
ana Immediately everyone thought that
there would be another attempt to fire
the house. The police of the Webster
avenue precinct were notified and a
policeman was sent to watch the house
Tor the remainder OF the night
The building is owned by Mr. Richard
Langerwisch, of No. 1 Sanford place
When he learned OF the fires he was ut
terly durnbfounded He said he knew of
no enemies who would wish him harm
His theory was that the fires were caused
by some Of the small children in the
Captain McNu1ty and Detective Ne
Ginness investigated the fires this morn
ing They also believe children and
not nrepugs were the cause Of them
although they have learned nothing posi-
tive about their origin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
HOT FIGHT.
Cuban Rebels in the GrilIo
Hills Dispersed-W Wounded
and Dead.

HAVANA, Nov. Is, lSss.-Colonel
Moncado mas had an engagement with
combined parties of rebels, who were
found strongly entrenched in the Grillo
Hills in the Province of Havana The
enemy were disIodged and dispersed. the
Spanish column advancing and capturing
the position of the rebels under a heavy
fire. The Spanish troops had six privates
killed and captain, two lieutenants and
Hhirty-eight privates wounded. The rebels
left seven dead on the field and carried
off many others.
General Gonzalez Munzo has had two
engagements with rebel parties between
lSitio Hondo and San Cristobal, in the
PP5nar del Rio Province. The Spanish
mad private and one captain killed ana
twenty-seyen privates wounded The in
surgents had twelve men killed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
THE ATRo0IoUs TURK.
Armenian bishops Arrested and Com
demned-Speciai Tribunal Abolished
By Cable TO the United Pres.

C0NSTANTINOPLE, Nov. IS, 1S96.-The
Turkish special tribunal has sentenced
the Armenian Bishop at Hassekein to
death. The Bishop was condemned to
death because during the late riots in
Constantinople loaded revolver was
found in his house. The Bishop was abb
sent from home at the time and upon
this ground an appeal was taken against
the Judgment of the special tribunal. but
the Court of Appeal has confirmed the
sentence imposed by the tribunal. The
Armenian Bishop at Bitla and a number
of Mussulmans have been arrested in
constantinople for plotting against the
Sultan
The foreign ambassadors, as the result
of pressure exerted upon the Porte. have
accomplished the suppression Of the spe-
eial tribunal which has been trying the
Armenians and Mussulmans arrested for
participation in the late riots in Con-
stantinople. All of the judgments and
sentences which have already been pro-
nouneed by the tribunal are subject to
appeal
The attention of the Embassies has
oeen directed to reports that the Turkish
autnoritles are torturing suspected per-
sons for the purpose of compelling them
to disclose their knowledge of revolu-
tienary movements
A great many Americans in Constantf-
nople are interested in the case of a
Miss thinner, who collected fifty orphan
children for the purpose of giving them
shelter ana instruction. The school thus
established was supported chiefly hy
funds contributed by Germans Miss
zimmers venture coming to the notice
or the Government, the authorities en-
deayored to compel her to cease teach
ing. the children With this object the
police have been calling at Miss Zim-.
Iaer's school every day trying to make
her disperse her pupils, but she steadily
refuses TO do so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
TIE BARREL EXPLODED
John Nfcol Injured at the West Ber-
gen Asphalt Works.

John Nichol, IS years old, OF No. 10
Pollock avenue, employed at the works
of the West Bergen Asphalt Company.
Mallory and Pollock avenues, met with
serious accident about half past four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Nichol was
inspecting empty tar barrels when one OF
the barrels exploded, causing him serious
injuries about the head, right arm and
left foot He was carried TO his home.
a short distance away, and medical aid
summoned. After the barrels are caulked
they are thoroughly inspected During
the inspection a lighted candle is pushed
through the bung hole. 1t is supposed
that the barrel Nichoi was INSPECTING
contained gas fron the tar, which fgnit-
ed when the candle came in contact with
it, causing the explosion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
THE BLIGHT OFF.

POTTsvILLE, Pa, Nov. Is, 1Ss6-The
Tilt silk MIL which had been working
on about one-third their capacity, re-
sumed on full time and at full capacity
today Over three hundred hands are
employed.
DETROIT, Mich, Nov. lS. lSss.-The
Michigan Maileabie Iron Company has
added $50 men to It's working force. Prior
to the frst Of the month lne works were
being operated with a reduced force, bul
now 300 men are employed. Many con-
tingent orders had been received before
election and these will furnish employ
rnent for all that can be put to work in
this Institution for the remainder Of the
winter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
BRAVO JERSEY CITY.
Captured the Prize at Hobolkenss
C. 81. l.. Entertainments.

C. B. l.. Entertainments.
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Asso-
citation of the Church Of Our Lady of
Grace. of Hoboken, held their monthly
prize drawing last night in st. Mary's
Hail.
Every month one of the ladies of the
society gives a prize which is drawn for
at ten cents a chance. The proceeds of
these monthly drawings go toward an
entertainment for the benefit of the
church. Mrs William McDermott do
mated handsome parlor lamp for last
nights drawing. Some members of ST.
Aioysius Society of St. Peters Church,
this city, went over TO Hoboken last
night to see how the event took place.
The Jersey City people carried the prize
away with them, much to the chsgrin
of some of their Hoboken friends.
The association also nominated without
opposition these officers for The following
year:-Mrs. Seymour, President; Mrs.
F'laherty, Vice President; Mrs Mound
Treasurer, and Mrs. Sullivan, Secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
M'KINLBY TAKES A DRIVE.

CANTON. Ohio, Nov. IS, 1Se6--Taking
advantage of the delightful weather,
Major and Mrs. Mckinley went for a.
drive this morning. They were accom-
panied by General ]. C. Howe of Ken
ton, Ohio, who was Adjutant General
during Major McKinley's term as Gov
ernor of Ohio, and Mrs. H. o. Hefstand.
Before returning to the Mckinley resi-
dence the party called at the home of
Major NeKinley's mother.
Major Mckinley said this morning that
there was absolutely no truth in the
story telegraphed from Syracuse, N. Y.
that he had requested Congressman Bou-
ference He said he expected Mr.. Bou-
telle was very near his home in Bangor,
Me-. at this time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
TWO WOMEN SHOT.
Horrible Discovery of SON and
BroIher-No NEotaye Knosan

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LIBERTY, Mo-, Nov. 49, 1S96.--A double
tragedy was enacted on the Foley farm, four
miles northwest of here. last night, the vic
TINS being Mrs. John Foley, a widow, 65
years of age, and her married daughter.
Fannie. aged forty years. The murder was
discovered by William Foley, aged 25 wears.
son OF Mrs. Foley ami brother Of Miss Foley.
He had gone to neighbor's between z and s
o'clock IN the evening and returning home
shortly after midnight found the door wide
open. He rushed in, lighted match and was
horrified to see his mother and sister upon
the floor dead. Both were in their night
dresses, which were bespattered with blood.
The daughter was upon the hoor with her
head resting against the bed, the mother
was stretched out, face downward, beside
her The son made a hasty examination of
the bodies and ascertained that they had
both been shot, the mother through the
head and the daughter in the back He
aroused the neighbors and a posse was or
ganized to search for the murdererers
No motive is known for the crime
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
SENT BOTH TO JAIL.

Michael Farrell and Matthew Feeney,
who, with Edward Green and owen
Smith, were convicted of assaultins
Joseph Ellison, an old one-armed peddler,
and his wife, near the Glendale Pavilion.
appeared at the Court House yesterday
afternoon TO find out when they were 70
be sentenced. They were out on bali.
known, Judge Hudspeth ordered them
taken into custody and they were sent
over TO the jail to join their Companions.
who have been there since September 2s
the day the assault was Committed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
THE CASTLES COMING HOME
BIZ Cable 10 the Undtsd prsss.

LONDON, Nov. IS. lsss-ar. and Mrs.
Walter M. Castle of San Francisco left
Waterloo station at 10 o'clock this morn
ing for Southampton, where they will
embark on board the steamer Havel for
New York. A few friends gathered at
the station to bid them farewell. Both
appeared to be in happy frame of mind.
Alrs. . sCaStle was perfectly composed and
appeared to be in good healfh The
'S.s5a4sties We're booked under the name
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
AN AssAssIN's GOODNESS.

OMAHA. Neb., Nov. is, 1s96.-Csuy Hut
sonpillar latsss rider in the American sol
diers of BuEsio Bills Wild West Show, was
murdered by G. Elliott, his companion. yes
terday afternoon at their room in the Wind
sor Hotel. The motive was robbery and the
murderer Immediately left the city The
crime was committed with railroad coup
ling pin and the victims head was smashed
in. Elliott coolly placed the body on the
bed and locked the room door, paid his bill,
and, after indulging in a few drinks, depart
ed for the depot. he body of Hutsonpillar
was found BY maid
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
CITY HALL NEWS.

The City Hall Commissioners met today
and appointed Lizzie limerick and Annie
Mcdonald cleaners for the new building
at a salary of $50 a month each.
President Datz was authorized to have
specifications prepared for the change of
grade and asphalting Of the court yard.
The present pavement there is 50 low
that it is Impossible to drain it.
Contractor Harrington notified the
Board that he will finish the work of
laying out the grounds and making the
sidewalks this week.
Next week the hall will not be open
for visitors. The reason is that the furni-
ture is arriving and is being set in place.
AS soon as the furniture is all in bids
are to be advertised for carpets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
Canovas Hits the Fakirs.
Bu Cable to the U1aited Ercss.

PARIS, Nov. 49, 1S9s.-.Le Journal pub
fishes report of an interview with
Senor Canovas del Castillo, Prime Minis
ter of Spain, in which he says that the
relations between Spain and the United
States are excellent. The United States
Government, the Premier says. has all
ways observed a correct attitude. and he
does not believe it will change its policy
for the sake of the Cuban negroes and
adventures. IT, however, the United
States Government should do so Spain
would cause her rights to be respected.
reported as saying, he viii make no con-
cession to rebels, nor will he show the
weakness of drawing back before any
body. Spain. the Premier added, regards
the Cuban question as one of internal
politics.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
A DAsTARDLY LOVER.

+ PITTSBURG. PA, Nov. Is, 1sse.-Last
night James Piper, colored steel worker,
employed in the Carnegie Steel Works, at
Homestead, fatally shot his sweetheart,
Fannie Bell, a good-lookiug colored girl,
and escaped. Piper is large, fge-looking
negro, 30 years Of age. he had heard
stories rejecting upon the character of Miss
Bell Meeting her, he said: Say goodbye,
Fannie, for it's the last change you'll get to
say goodbye to anybody With that he
shot her, the bali penetrating the groin, in
ficting wound from which she cannot re-
oovaF
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
M'KINLBY TO MORTON.

ALBANY, N. Y. Nov. IS. 1S9e-Gov-
ernor Morton has received from Presi-
dent elect Mckinley, under date Of Cam
ton. o., Nov G. the following letter.
My dear Governor Morton-Your tela-
gram of congratulations was one of the
first received by me- / thank you most
sincerely / assure YOU / am very proud
OF the phenomenal majority given by
New York. Yours very truly.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
The telegram to which Major McKin-
ley refers was sent from Ellersiie at
$50 r. NJ on November g.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
MARBLEHEAD AT BERMUDA.

WASHINGTON, Nov. is, 1sss.-The
cruiser Marblehead arrived at Bermuda
this morning after a twelve days run
from Funchal MADEIRA. She left Admiral
Seifridge's squadron at Smyrna just a
month ago and while none of the other
ships under the Admiral's command have
moved since that time, the Marbiehead
has covered 5000 nautical miles. on ar
riving at New York she viii be made
ready to join Admiral Bunce,s home
meet, taking the place OF the Cincinnati
which relieved her in the Mediterranean,
The Amphitrite has gone to the Norfolk
Navy Yard for repairs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
P0LIOEMAN'S PRETTY PIOKINes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. .1Sss.-I,ast s,,ro-
mer shortage was discovered in the ac-
counts OF Officer Daniel Williams of the
Police Court, in the cash collected for
hnes. Williams disappeared and was final
iy arrested at st. Louis and brought
back The deficit was supposed to be
about $1,000. The deficit has Just com
pleted an examination of the books and
ascertains Williams shortage to be $4,000.
re Is awaiting trial. 1t is not determined
who VIII be responsible for the Shortasse
over and above the amount Williams
may be able TO refund
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
PATRIOTIC SPAIN.
BIZ Cable to The Unfted Pres,

MADRID, Nov IS, 1ss6.-The Cabinet
has accepted the bonds OF 4Oo,oOO,0o0 pes
etas, representing the total amount of the
new Spanish loan authorized by the
queen Regent, and the bonds already
subscribed for-250. .o0ooC pesetas-wilI be
allotted pro rata. The sum of 7,25O,e09
pesetas derived from the loan win be al
lotted for the purpose of repairing war
ships.
The Cabinet at its meeting yesterday
passed resolution of thanks to the coun-
try for the generous and, patriotic man
ner in which the people subscribed to the
new loan
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
DAUGHTER OF gEBEKAH DEAD.

SPRINGFIELD. III, Nov. Is. 1sss.-Mrs.
Mary S. Stevens, of Yale. Ii., Chaplain Of
the Grand Lodge. Daughters af Rebekah,
of Illinois, while conducting the devotion
al exercises Sof the Grand Lodge in the
Senate Chamber this morning. was
stricken with heart failure and died in
ten minutes. Mrs. Stevens was apparent
ly III perfect health this morning. She
was sixty Years old and had been prorni-
nently connected with Odd Fellowship
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
LEE SEES oLNEY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. slSss.-consul
General Lee called on Secretary Olney
this morning and spent five minutes with
him before taking the 1851 traint for
Fredericksburg, Va. He told Secretary
Olney he expected to return to the city
IN a few days and would then be prac-
l5lcaiiy ready to return to Havana If the
department so desired
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
ALMA MERRITT A SUICIDE.
81 slabls % az Uaited press.

LONDON Nov. Is, 1Ss6-The coroner's
jury which held an inquest this afternoon
over the body OF Mrs. --Alnla Merritt
wife of George w Merrftt, of New
York who died at the Hotel Cecil satl1r-
day night under peculiar circumstances
returned a verdict that the lady com
mitted suicide while temporary insane
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
CONGO BRUTE MUST PAY.
Bu CabIe q tlle Unlted Press.

BRUSSELS, Nov. IS, 1Sss.-The trial of
the action for breach of promise of mar
riage brought against Major Lothaire,
the commander Of the Congo State troops,
by Madame Van Hecke. on behalf of her
daughter, was, concluded today, the court
granting a Judgment against Lothaire.
The finding of the court IS that Major
Lothaire shall pay Miss Van Hecke 1850.
the amount OF expense incurred by the
young woman in preparing for her mar
rage and also pay the costs of the suit
Madame Van Hecke sued for f2,0Q9.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18

DIED.

ROEPKE-On Monday, Nov. is, 1886,
John p. Roepke. in his 6Sth year
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 81 Bright street. on
Thursday. Nov. 49, at P. NJ sharp.
DUFFy-On Wednesday. Nov IS, 1885,
Thomas Duffy. beloved brother of John
Duffy
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited TO attend the funeral from the
residence of his brother, No. 106 York
MAIHACK-In this city, on Monday.
Nov Is 1885, Mary, wife Of Ernst
Maihack, aged 80 years
Relatives and friends are Invited to saf-
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dence, No. 81 Sussex street, on Thurs
day, Nov- 10. at 1:z5 p nj.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
CHARGE AGAINST A CLERGYMAN

young servant who is employed by
a family on the Heights called ON Chief
of Police Murphy last night and made Il
sensational statement regarding a menu
ber Of the ecclesiastical profession. Tha
substance of her statement is that an
attempt was made to assault her. The
girl did not swear TO the allegations ana
as consequence no procee9ings have
been begun on her simple statements
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
GUATEMALTBoAN GENERALS FATE

CHICAGO. Nov. is, dSse-A special from
Key West, Fla, says private advices
from the Cuban insugent lines via Matan-
zas are that the rebel Brigadier-Generax
Bernardo Sote. former President Of Costa
Rtca, has been killed IN a skirnish with
Spanish guerrillas en- the Havxn ma border
General Sofa accompanied Garcaa's expe-
aition TO Cuba, Joining the personal sta&
of Maxine Gomez
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
PRISON REVOLT IN GEORGIA.

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. is, 1896. Thirty
prisoners in the county Jail here mutinied
last night, and for a time refused to be
locked up. Bill Lloyd. burglar, attempted
to escape and was shot but not fatally
wounded. The prisoners went to their cells
after Lloyd was shot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
NAY CONFIRM THE TAX
BOOKS.

The Board of Finance meets tomorrow
evening. 1t is probable that the tax
books will be confirmed AS soon as the.
resolution is approved by the Mayor
property owners may apply to City Col
lector Smith for bills. To save time and
prevent confusion the Collector will mail
bills to all those who apply.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
MISS ABERNETHY KNOCKED DOWN

Miss Florence Abernethy. daughter Of
Police Commissioner Hugh Abernethy, /
while riding bicycle this afternoon in
York street was struck by a pickle wagon
and knocked down. She escaped injury,
but her bicycle was wrecked The driver
of the wagon escaped arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
HaxIftts. xove.

Hazlitt fell In love with the daughter
of his landlady, a young woman who
helped the servants in the work of the
boarding house, and seems to have been
e little too familiar with the boarders
this young person verge ia the border
land of idiocy p hiladelDbia Record
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-18
WILL PAY THEIR OLD BILLS.

The Freeholders are to meet tomorrow
1Tnoon at four o'clock The Democrats
nd clearing up all old accodnts SO as to
sle the new Republican majority to-
Of w-aout having to deal with bills
racted By the cid Board.