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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
SOUND MONEY FIGHT
Committee Of the Chicago
League Actively Push
ing the Work.
GOLD FROM PHILADELPHIA
Patriotic Action by the Quaker
City's Banks -Bryan's
New York Trip.
HIS WIFE WILL CONE EAST TOO
The Populist Leader Preparing
the "Greatest Effort of
His Life"
SONG AND DANCE POLITICS
vulgarity and Discord Reign in the
snverIte Circuses in ST.
Louis.
SONG AND DANCE POLITICS

CHICAGO, July "a. 1896.-1lhe committee
Of one from each of the nine States rep
resented at the anti-silver Democratic
conference, with General Bragg added
as chairman, assembled at the Auditor
iun Hotel this morning. The resolution
adopted at the conference called for a
report from the committee at eleven
A. NJ. but it was about that hour when
the committee met. Mr.. Eckels, Comp
troner of the Currency, arrived in time
TO be with the committee and ne was
doubiy welcomed on account of a sup
posed confidential relationship to the
President and his Cabinet To a United
Press reporter Mr.. Eckels said
Il came here to take my wife on va
m btee III session. l am not authorized
TO speak for Mr. Cleveland or any mem
ber of his Cabinet on this third ticket
matter. l had no communication with
them on the subject before l left the
East. The action OF the conference last
night meets with my approval l have
felt all along that third ticket was the
best plan. 1t is the only chance for sound
money Democrats to discuss the oues-
ton before Democrats.
It VIII not deter those who intend to
vote for Mckinley from doing so, but it
Will give those Democrats who don't
want to go to that extent an opportu-
nifty to cast their vote for a Democrat.
Mr.. Lawlor Of Minnesota told me yester-
day That sixty-ive counties in his State
had been organized rgsder his direction
TOR sound money. and that 300 de.egaAes
would be sent to a state convention 10
esect delegates to another Nasional Con-
yention of Democrats
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
BRYAN'S EASTERN TRIP
The Popniist Preparing the
Speech Of His Life His
Wife to Come, Too.

LINCOLN, Neb., July "a, 1S9s.--The
plans of Mr. Bryan for the campaign are
gradually shaping into something definite.
and when the Committee on Notification
announces the date of the great rally in
New York. at which he will be Informed
Of his selection as the candidate Of the
Democratic party. ne VIA prepare a par
tial programme OF his movements. Sena-
tor Jones, Of Arkansas, chairman Of The
National Democratic Committee is ex-
pected in Lincoln within few days after
the adjournment of the two st. Louis
conventions, and he win confer with Mr..
Bryan as 10 the conduct of the latter dur
ing the campaign Tt is not likely that
MIR. Bryan will spend much of his time
In Lincoln after he starts ont on the
stump. The Democratic managers realize
his valEe as an orator and want him to
take the Hons share Of ths work for the
ticket which he heads His physical
strength is such that Ire can make several
long speeches a Gay without fatigue, and
ne has record of delivering as many as
i've campaign addresses of an lour each
at different places in the Congressional
district and then travelling fifty miles In
a buggy to tho next place in his Itinerary
without sleep. Added TO his physical en-
dnranee is the ability to slun.ber at ali
times. and the shortest rest fits MIN for
70 be spared during the campaign, and
his stump speaking tour is liable TO be a
record breaker.
From present Indications 1t ii probable
that August 10 Of = Will be the date Of
4 = 80 = - !. - 49, I<< 49,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
THRASHED A BICYCLE PAIR.
Wife Finds Husband Teaching a
Girl 10 Ride.

There was no end of excitement and a
sensational scene last night on the as
phalt bicycle path on Hudson street Ho-
boken. A big crowd of men and women
on wheels were pedalling up and down
while the sidewalks were thronged by
sightseers.
Among those on the asphalt was a
Young man teaching pretty and fash
ionably attired girl to ride. The lesson
was progressing well when suddenly an
other woman ran from the sidewalk to
the asphalt where the couple were, and
pouncing upon the man and woman at
the same time she began to beat and cuff
the man and his fair companion.
The wheel fell over in the scuffle which.
ensueG. "A crowd collected quickly, every
cyclist scorching 10 the scene and dis
mounting
The earaged woman did not desist from
her attack. however, but continued to
rain blows both on the man and girl, who
was sTsrawling IN the road.
The man tried in vain to pacify the
woman. who was his wife, and to explain
matters. Finally becoming tired she
walked off. leaving her husband to attend
to the girl and wheel as best he could
Bosh showed the effect Of the wifes at
tack
No complaints were entered or arrest is
made and the actors in the little drama
refused to give their names.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
LATEST PEOPLE ON EARTH.
They Live I'm a Mountain Betvyeea
the Black Sen and the Caensau

Abey 1--we An mountain Between
the Black Sea and the Caspian.
The dirtiest people in the world have
recently been discovered by an explorer
in the Caucasus They lIve In an mac
cessible mountain range between the
Black Set and the Caspian, their village
being 50 snugly hidden away that no gov
ernment has yet been able TO reach them.
AS they were $500 years ago so they are
to this day
Seen from without rhere is certain
picturesQuenesS about a SYanetian village
although II merely consists of miserable
stone novels without any attempt at form
or adornment. Within she houses are in
conceivably filthy. They are filed with
rags, vernin and dirt of every descrip-
ton. They possess no fireplace nor CHM
ney. All the cooking, in fact. is done over
hole scooped out in the middle Of the
floor.
In these houses men and women ana
children are huddled together During the
long winter months they are shut for days
at a time, the cattle often sharing their.
quarters. Every aperture hes 10 be closed
on account OF the cold. This long i'm
prisonment is, perhaps, The cause of the
degradation of the people. Horrible dis
eases result from 1t, which are aggra-
waited by an abnormal consumption of ar
rack. the strong distilled drink of the
Arsiatics.
Besides being the dirtiest. they are the
LATEST people on earth. 1t is an invariab BILE
rule to make four days week holidays.
with saints days as extras. Since they
have adopted the holidays of every other
country with which they have come In
contact, 1t Is not surprising that the men
find little time for work
Farming, bee culture and cattle breed
irg are the only industries of these lazy
people; throughout their territory there IS
not single manufactured article. Their
children marry while very young. they
attend no school, and, lastly, they have
no money.-Hartford Times.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
HEALY COMPLIMENTS BALFoUR
Prolonged Seance In the Commons
Over ihe Irish Land Bill.
By Cable 70 nc Unated Press.


LONDON, July "A, 1s9s-The sitting of
the House of Commons, which adjourned
at four o'clock this morning, was re-
markably orderly. except in the case OF
an indignant speech delivered by Rt.
Hon. Edward H. Carson, Conservative.
who attacked the Governments methods
in regard to their procedure Win the
Irish Land biIA Mr.. Carson's remarks
We're very bitter He charged the Gov
ernmeTst with having systematically re-
Jected the amendments Offered BIZ or an
penaI OF the Irish landlords and ac-
cepted rnose of the Home Rulers. and
also accused them Of having changed their
opinions for the sake of retas ming office
Rt. Hon A. j. Balfour First Lord Of
rne Treasury, Indignantly denied the
truth OF the accusations made by Mr.
Carson. He declared that as a practical
man he was obliged to consider what
could and also what could not be done
Unless there We're fewer amendments 10
Jne measure, he said the passage OF the
Dill would be endangered.
After Mr.. Balfour's reply to Mr. Carson
most of the amendments which had been
prepared by members were withheld.
When the bsll had passed the conn.,
mittee stage Mr. Timothy NJ. Healy made
a speech IN which he paid high tribute
70 the skill and industry displayed by
Mr.; Gerald Balfour, Chief Secretary for
Ireland 10 dealing with the measure
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
OLD GEORGE GILLBN INJURED
The Oldest Living Engineer of the
r. Fs. r.. Fails Doxvi, stairs.

George Gillen, for over fifty years in the
employ Of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
fell down the station stairs on Exchange
place this morning and sustained in
juries which it is thought Will cause his
death. Gfllen was for forty years an en-
gineer on the road, but during the past
ten years has been retired on pension
and has done duty as gateman at the
depot entrance. John W Lindsay, one
OF employees in the office of the company,
was talking to the old man when ne
noticed that he was acting strange
ana staggering about. Shortly after
noon Lindsay was startled by
hearing some one falling down the
stairs leading from the street to the
offices. Rushing out he found Gillen in
heap at the foot of the stairs, bleed
ing profusely from a vicious looking
wound ever the left eye
Dr. Simpson. the company's surgeon,
was summoned and found the old man
unconscious. He did not think the sI,lll
was fractured and sawed up the wound.
The old man was taken home in a cab.
It is feared that his extreme old age
will mitigate against his recovery
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will start east from Lincoln about five
days before the day fixed for that event.
He is preparing the speech accepting the
nomination and it will be the effort of
his life, exceeding in eloquence and as
sertion his famous address to the Chicago
Convention on July 10. AS contemplated
at present Mr.. Bryan will make through
trip to Chicago. From that place he VIII
proceed to Pittsburg over the Baltimore
and Ohio road and make an address there.
From Pittsburg he will go to Washins-
ton or invitation from the delegates OF
the District of Columbia 10 the CnlcaSo
convention, and en- route TO New YORK
will also stop over in Philadelphia ana
talk there From New York Mr.. Bryan
will go to Bath, Me, where ne IS TO pc
the guest Of Mr.. Sewell for snort time
1t is probable that he will make some ad-
dresses en- route. Maine audiences are
likely to see something of him, and ne VIII
then go westward The date of ms return
to Lincoln has not been arranged, but II
is understood here that he VIII appear
in the Nebraska. capital on August "a
when a reunion of Gcaaj Army men re
siding in this State will be held. rms
idea, however. seems hardly feasipis- as
ii will give Mr.. Bryan a fortnight only
at the utmost to visit Mr.. Sewell, make
a number of addresses in New England
and return to his home in the slow rash-
ion incident to Presidential aspirants our
ing a campaign when invitations 70
speak at place along the line OF their
journeys are too pressing to be refused. IL
is epected that Mr. Bryan will devote most
of his time to the States between the
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
0oNFESsEs HE'S A BIGAMIsT-
Joseph Young Locked Up sn HIS
Own Complaint.

Joseph Young. twenty-six years olo'
a Iaborer, of No. 315 Second street, con-
fessed to Justice Potts today that he 2 is
q bigamist Young came 70 TINS couF,,rs ,l;
aho,5f three years ago and meeting ms
nrsser,t wife feil in love with her bank
account, which amounted to s274 He also
made her besleve that he loved her Weii i
al, November is. 1895. Their rnarried life
was a happy one until a few weeks ago
when Mrs Young learned that her nus
she said nothing to him about her dis
covery. but employed counsel to find out
II Young was really married. An ofI,
csal record Of his first union was found
and Mrs. Young at once caused her hus-
bands arrest AZ soon as he confessed
Justice Potts committed him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
WANTS THE COME ON's MONEY.
Alexander simpsons Suit Against
Chief Murphy.

Judge Hudspeth and a jury are en-
gagged this afternoon in the trial of A
novel and Interesting suit The plaintiff
in the suit is Lawyer Alexander Simpson.
who, as assignee of John Sheffield. wants
to get $1,000 which is now in Chief of
Police Murphy's possession Sheffield II
VIII be remembered, is the .scome on
from Watkins New York who slugged
Frank Rivers, & notorious green goods
man, with a black jack and took his
Doodle away from him. Sheffield arriv-
ed at Tayiers Hotel on January %. 1895.
and was taken up to a room by Rivers
The green goods man thought he had a
promising sucker in tow but ne soon
realized his error. Rivers showed Shelf
field roll of good gregnbacks, contai IN
ing $1,000 and told him that was the
kind Of money he proposed to sell him.
Quick as a flash Sheffield struck him
a stunning blow on the head with his
down the s-aiIrs. three at time. a
cry OF stop thief was raised and be-
fore Sheffield got to the ferry he was
eollared by Detective NcNally Rivers
who was pursuing him. disappeared In
the crowd. Sheffield was taken to Po-
lice Headquarters and the money found
on him. Sheffield was afterward tried
robbery, but as there was no complain
ing witness he was acquitted. Some
months afterward Rivers was arrested 81
suspicion and tried but Sheffield either
could not or would not recognize him
and he was acquitted. Ex-Judge Hoff.
man and William II. Speer arc Mr.. Sn1p.
sons lawyers and the other side ii rep.
resented by Corporation Counsel Blair and
Corporation Attorney Weant.
i Nt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
SILVER DELEGATES LEAVING.
Senator stewart Tells Those left the
SituatiOn TIakeH Him Hanny

ST. LOUIS, July "a, 1896.-The strain Of
the last few days showed on the delegates
to the Silver Convention this morning.
They We're slow in gathering in the hall
and the somewhat diminished attend
arce showed that the fear expressed yes
terday by Mr.. Shinn of Kansas that the
delegates could not all be kept here was
Wen founded.
The Chairman raped for order at 10 40
and introduced Rev. w r. Covert. of
the Missouri delegation, who opened the
proceedings with prayer
Mr.. Baker of California. chairman on
conference, announced that the two COM
mittees had met this morning and would
meet again at one o'clock this afternoon.
me Sllyerbtes were assured he said that
the Popu--sts We're now working har-
this convention (Cheers.) He believed
that unanimous report from the Con-
ference C9n1mittees of the two conven-
campaign documents That would be
circulated. In order that this
might be successfully accomplished
ne moved that the further proceedings of
the convention relating to the adoption of
platform and nominations be deferred
until this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock This
was seconded by delegates from Kansas
and Wisconsin, and the motion was e-,iaas nars
ried with but one dissenting vote. The
remainder OF the National Committee
quested to meet Immediately upon sd
journment this morning. A motion vsss
made and agreed to authorizing the com
mittee TO fill vacancies
There was tumultuous demand for
speech from Senator Stewart 70 vvhich
he responded. He said the situation made
him happy. Six months ago the gold
forces believed they had the country sub
jugated and published tosthe world that
the silver craze had passed. The peonje
rose with a rapidity which had never
been eaualled and now there was TO b.
an alignment of true friends and foes Of
the country in battle array-just what
has been desired by the silver men for
wears,
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DIED.

DONNELLY.-On Wednesday, July 2.
1896 Arthur A.. beloved husband Of
Mary Donnelly, in his 4oth year.
Relatives and friends Of the family. also
members of Fritz Reuter- Lodge, No. 47s
K and L. OF H., are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence No 147 Bright street, on Saturday.
July 25, at A. NJ.
July p, 1896 AIinna Louisa, daughter
Of Henry and Meta Rollfs, aged Is
years ard IL months.
Funeral SERVICES az the residence OF her
day July "A, at P. M.
Funeral private.
ABERNETHY-At Spring. Glen. n r,
on Thursday. July .. 1896, Samuel
Anernethy, aged So years.
Funeral services win be held at his sis
ter's residence. BIG Montgomery streets
this city. on Saturday, July IS, at 7:S0 F; NJ
Van HouEen Post are invited TO attend.
Interment private.
CROWLEY-On Thursday. July g. 1896.
Catherine, beloved wife Of John Crow
ley, aged 40 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited 10 attend the funeral
from her late residence No 291 Eighth
street, on Mopsd1ay day Jply d z at nine 4 NJ
solemn high mass of requiem Will be Of
fsred for the happy repose of her SOUL
GREGORY Suddenly, at Coh0es, N. Y,
on Wednesday, July q, 1896. John, the
aged SO years.
Funeral services on Saturday afternoon.
July 25. at 2 o'clock, from his late resi-
dence, No. 262 Halliday street.
HINES On Thursday, July 2s. 1896. at No.
AZ Madison avenue. Ada NJ, daughter
OF Edwin s. and Louise Hines, aged
IS years, 4 months and 10 days.
Funeral from the Church Of the Holy
avenues Sunday. July 26 al 1926 p. u.
Relatives and friends invited.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
TWO HEROIC ITALIANS.

QUARANTINE. s. T., July "a, 1885,
A young italian named Alfred Del veehio,
Of No. 6G7 East Twenty-fourth street,
Paterson, N. J., ventured beyond his depth
while. swimming near Quarantine this
morning and was rapidly drowning wheu
Stephen Cava, son of Carmine Cava the
Mulberry street banker, and Antonio Ger
ri, chef of the Whitehouse Hotel. plunged
overheard with al their clothes on and
with considerable Giificulty succeeded in
holding the drowning mans head abo<e
water until a boat came to their assist
ance. Del Vechio was taken in charge
by Deputy Health Officer LsHommedIeu.
who succeeded in restoring animation af-
ter half an hours hard work. Young Csxa
and Cerri, both showed great courage in
their efforts, as the tide was running
strongly and sweeping out to sea
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
WAITING FOB oBAUNOEY.

QUARANTINE, s. l. July "a. 1sss.-Ths
New York Central Railroad tug Chaun-
esy NJ Depsw. with Mr.. Walter Webb
and Mr.. Rossiter and other Central Rail-
road officers on board. dropped down 10
Quarantine at II O'clock this morning to
await the arrival of Mr. Chauncey IL
Depew, who is a passenger on the in
coming Cunard line steamer Lucania.
which is expected TO reach Quarantine
early this afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
BicycIcs In England.

Reports from various sources indicate
that the demand for bicycles IN England
and the other European countries is fully
equal to the home demand. The inabil-
ity of England and other dealers to meet
the denand is opening up a market for
American wheels, and as they are supe-
rioi in weight, strength and appearance,
the demand for them is increasing Eng
lish papers now devote considerable
space to bicycle news, and tine rivers are
deserted now that wheeling has provided
more fascinating sport than rowing.
Hardware.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
EOsTOEIAEs COMING HONE
BIZ Cable to the United press

QUEENSTOWN, July "a, 1sse.-The
steamer Servia, which sailed from Liver
pool for Boston yesterday with the men-
bers of the Ancient and Honorable Artsl-
lery Company of Boston on board, pro-
eeeded from this port at ten o'clock this
morning. The artillerymen repeated their
expressions of pleasure at the warmth OF
their reception in England.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
BROKE THE DETEtT T YES WINDOWS

Some one broke every single pane Of
glass in the detectives room at the Hobo
ken police headquarters yesterday after
noon. Not a solitary pane was left In
tact Who did ii. or how II was done
Is deep mystery. No one at police
headquarters knows anything about it.
desire for stained glass windows III
their room. Councilman Weber, who IS
chairman Of the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings. refused the idea and said
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
ELECTRIC LIGHT FIREWORKS.

Two electric light wires became crossed
on an old discarded telegraph pole on
Bergen avenue. near Montgomery street
last night and for about five minutes
gave the pedestrians along that thorough
tare an exhibition Of fireworks iii the
shape of blne aud green lights. Word was
sent TO the Electric Light Companys Of
fice and a worknfan was sent to the seens
and Insulated the " res.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24

LONDON. July "A, 1sss--The trial Of
Pr Jameson and his fellow officers ia
me Transyaal raid was resumed In the
Queens Bench Division of the High Court
q Justice this morning, when che case
Tor tne prosecution closed with tlle read
rs OF oae treaties bearing upon the case
and an explanation of maps. etc. show
ing the territory invaded
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, July "a. 1S9s-For the Sc
hours ending at F. NJ. Saturday
For New York city and vicinity
Cloudy and showery tonight; Saturday
clearing; warmer in the morning; south
west winds; Sunday probably fair; cooler
xfartnet s's Tbcrus eter Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
MATTERS oFEArr

New Jerseys best nour costs a6c. more
por harre1 than ordinary ioszr nut worth &
6oilof extra Wholesale only A n r.. Glt&<1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
BOARD OF POLICE

Salaries -..... -. ...... ........
Fuel. -. .... :. .........
Feed of horses ....... ...... -. ........
Feed of prisoners -. -. -.
photographs of prisoners -. :. -. ;. ..
Incidentas for Chief ...... -. ...... 49,.
Supplies for station houses ...... ........
Repairs and incidentals :. =. :. ......
Telephones for Signal System $500. ......
Maintenance OF Signal System ...... ......
Three horses for mounted seryice..-.....
Lighting station houses ...... ...... 49,.
Hospitals and Dispensaries ....-. ......
Printing and stationery ...... -. -. =.
Police Justices and Clerks ................
Rentals -. :. :. -. 80. :. ....... 49,.
Pensions ..... -. -. ...... 80. ....
Extension OF Signal System. 5th precinct.
Five extra patromen ...... -. ..........
Placing electric wires in stations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24

Be SURE ana uac the old ana well tried rem
ody. Mrs NinsloW's Soothing syrup, Tor chI1-
dfen teefh;ng. II soo1hee the chfIa, zoffens
The <uu4. a1lay All pain cures wind collie.
- = th> best remsd5 cor diaxShosa<