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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Two Men In Hoboken Who MAY Not
BE All That They Say.

Detective Kerrigan yesterday noticed
two suspicious men going into stores and
houses along Washington street, Hobo
ken. He told the men to get out of the
town. Kerrigan then left the men and
later on in the day found them in front
of PoPdest:c Brothers saloon on Wash
ington' street They had been inside. and
were slightly intoxicated. Kerrigan
locked the men up They said they were
Dan Keller a salesman, of No. 295 Third
avenue New York, and Edward Grieve.
a wood cutter living at the Washington
Hotel on Twenty-third street, New York.
The men had in their possession a dozen
sample boxes of salye and long wire
nail which Kerrigan thought was for the
purpose of picking locks in houses. Kel-
Ter also had business card indicating
thar his name is really Cecil Clare
When arraigned before the Recorder
this morning the men told straight
forward story. They said they acted as
agents for a salve company of New York
and worked on commission They said
that each man took side of the street
in section of town or city to which
they went After they had distributed
sample boxes of salve among the stores
and houses, with circulars, they went
to the druggists of the town and placed
orders with them for their salve. They
said they We're doing this when kerrigan
told them to go back to New York. They
said they did start, but stopped some time
in Podesti'ss place drinking, When they
came out they were arrested.
Recorder McDonough told the men that
if they would send to the company which
they represented and have a represen-
tative come to Hoboken and identify
them as the company's agents, he would
let them go.
The men answered that the company
would not do anything for them, as they
were only agents working on commission.
They both claimed that they had never
in their lives been arrested before.
The Recorder told the men, firmly they
would have to send for some one who
could identify them.
sihly get anyone to do anything for them,
as they had no money, and asked for
sentence. The Recorder thought that this
heavier sentence if their real identity
were discovered, SO he held them to
await further inquiry into their identity
and business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
SOLOMON DOUGLASS DECISION.
Debtor on His Own Premises Can
Assault a OredEtor.

Police Justice Douglass rendered de-
cisicn today that should make glad the
hearts of all debtors. He ruled that no
person has a right to go upon the prem
Uses of another to collect a bill without
permission of the occupant. Louis Letsch
tailor, of No. 1873 Terhune avenue, was
before tlle Justice charged with assault
and battery on Antonja Agaiia Of No. 147
Ocean avenue. Agada was in the employ
of Letsch and received for his services
the munificent remuneration of s150 per
week; that was he was promised that
sum but it was not forthcoming ConSe-
quently Antonia left the employ of Louis
and subsequently, called upon him and
demanded payment of the small amount
due him. which so angered the latter that
he struck Antonia, as alleged, in the face,
repeating the assault until he had driven
him out of his pace
Justice Douglass decided that the de-
fendant having ordered the complainant
to leave his premises, he had no right to
remain there. even if to collect an indebt-
edness, and Letsch had a right to use
force to eject him. and therefore was
discharged from custody.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
WEST POINT IMPRoVBMBNTs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. 1s96.-The an
nual report of the Board of Visitors to
the West Point Military Academy recon-
mends raising the requirements for adj
mission so as to provide that applicants
shall be examined in such subjects as
may be prescribed from time to time by
the Secretary of War before they shall
be admitted to the Academy.
AS the barracks and academic building
were found to be ample for the accom-
mediation of at least eighty-eight more
cadets. or two sat-large for each State in
the Union, or 1one for each Senator and
the additional cost would be but slight,
the Board recommends that an act of
Congress should be passed authorizing
the nomination of one cadet by each
United States Senator. in addition to
those now nominated by each member
of the House of Representa- tives
The Board of Visitors recommend adj
ditions and improvements at the cavalry
barracks extension and repairs of riding
hall and stables and a number of other
improvements which they think will
make the military academy the most
complete school of the kind in the world
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
THE TEXAS A BAD InR

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25 lS96.-WhiIa
tho findings of the Naval Court which in
vestigated the recent laundering of the
battleshtp Texas have not yet reached
the Department, it Is learned that without
extensive alterations It is very doubtful
Wherher the Texas can be again ordered
to sea 1t is understood that evidence was
adduced to show that sixty-one of her
compartments leaked when her engine
room was flooded, and thatse ieaks sprung
in any one of them at sea would have
surely caused the total loss of the ship.
Net only were all the alleged water
tight" doors found to be abortive, but in
the opinion of at least one member Of thu
court 'her whole bulkhead system is Ut
terly useless
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
RUSSIANS AT SEOUL.
BIZ Cahls to tha unfted Prs.

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 25. 1ss6.-Advices re-
ceiyed here from Seoul. the capital Of
corea, say that three Russian officers and
eighty Russian sailors with a field gun
entered Seoul on November "a as a pre-
eautlonary measure in consequence Of the
arrest of number of Corean officers who
We're plotting to seize the King and com
pei MIN to return to the palace from the
RUSSIAN Legation, where he has had a
refuge for some months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
TO CANCEL CURRENCY SIZES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. lSs6.-The
for the redemption of United States Fix
per cent. bonds amounting to nine mill
IONS of dollars, face value. issued under
the act of July l. 1862, and July q 1854 in
asd of certain Pacific Railroads These
bonds are commonly known as currency
skies and become due January i next
The bonds were issued in aid of the fol-
lowing named railroads.
Central Pacific Railroad, 49, 112.0o0.
Union Pacific Railroad So $4,000
Kansas Pacific Railroad Co. late Union
Pacific, EasternA division, So. 300 coo.
Central branch Union Pacific Railway
Company, late Atchison and Pixies Peak
Railroad Co., assignees of the Hannibal
ard St Joe Railroad Co. s640.000
Western Pacific Railroad. s32O, 900.
Total, $9,712 600
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
AFRAID OF THE LIGHT.
Hoboken's Health Board Holds STAR
Chamber Meetings.

The Hoboken Health Board held quite a
lively meeting yesterday. Coroner Vo1k
was present to answer a charge cf violat-
ing one of the ordinances of the Board.
which requires that in case of a conta-
gious disease the clerk of the Board must
be notified within twenty-four hours after
death.
Mr.. Volk told the Board that a young
child had died on a Saturday afternoon.
and the parents had come to him and
mades arrangements for itst burial, saying
that DR.. E. c. Steadman had told them
that the child had died OF bronchitis.
That was simply a case of a lie,' said
DR.. Helfer.
Nothing else" said DR.. Charles F.
Steadman, the president of the Board and
a brother to the other Dr. Steadman.
Mr.. Volk then went on with his story
and said that he had to send two or three
times to the doctor before he secured the
death certificate. which said the child had
died of dyphtheria. This was on Sunday
afternoon and he Immediately notified
Clerk Havron, but when the clerk re-
ceived the notification the twenty-four
hours expired. After some further talk
the matter was dropped
Clement De r. Leonard appeared at yes
terday'S meeting in behalf of one Patrick
Moran, who had been arrested for dump
ing refuse in vacant lot and then burn
ing it, much to the annoyance Of people in
the neighborhoed Moran had not pro-
cured permit and Lawyer Leonard asked
for the dismissal of the case, saying his
client was perfectly willing to take out a
permit.
A communication was received from
Peter d. Shreve, charging the Board with
unfair treatment. He said ne was COM
PEELED to connect his houses between Sew
enth and Eighth streets on Grand street
with the sewer, while his neighbors were
openly violating the law in that respect.
Now, gentlemen, do your duty he
said, "and show the public you are carry
ing out your oaths Of office.
After a resolution had been passed to
keep from publication all communications
which the Board might receive in the fu-
ture till they had been acted upon, the
Board held star chamber performance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
DID NOT LIKE MR.. HOPS.

Elizabeth Genner, of No. III Columbia
avenue, was this morning complainant
in the Second District Police Court against
Herman Hops, 20 years old, a German.
and by occupation a cashier of No. 80
East Ninth street, New York whoIfr she
charged with com Gng to her house and de-
manding admission, and on being
refused threatened to take her life. Eliza
beth, who is a pretty and modest appear
ing young woman. SAID that Hops had
called at the house before, anisted on see
ing her, and when denied that pleasure
threatened to kill himself but this time
had evidently concluded 1T would be bet
ter to Kill her. Hops said he merely called
to take leave of her as he was going
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
M'KINLE,y,s FIRST OAsE

CUMBERLAND. Md. Nov. Is, 1885,
James p. Gardner, president of the fire
brick works at Ellerslie, Allegheny
County claims that he was instrumental
in securing for President-elect Mckinley
his first law case. A poor woman of Cam
ton had fallen into a sewer. carelessly
left open by city officials, and sustained
severe injuries She was Disabled for
work. and probably too ignorant or TOO
poor to bring suit. Mr.. Gardner then a
resident OF Canton, interested himself in
the poor woman's behalf and carried the
case to Major Mckinley. who had just
hung cut his shingle. The latter worked
it up and brought suit against the city.
He won, and as consequence the wolssas1
was able to provide her4slf with a COM
Portable home and q rainy day. fund.
The only reward Major AcKinley got for
hts services. SAYS Mr. GRrdner was the
pleasure which Eood n1an derives from
The pefformaace q so}d deed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
NEW BNGLAND's NIGHT.

The LADIES' Aid Society eff the Centen-
ary NJ. E. Church provided last evening
a most enjoyable entertainment, combin-
ing a New England supper and an old
folks concert. The supper was served in
the old New England style beth in the
cooking and the service, while those in at
tendance personated with great precision
the danes of Colonial days. The ''old
folks who gave the concert were anna
tsurs, members of the church or congre-
cation, and their rendition of the old time
songs and music wes excellent, and was
received with much favor and ELECTED
great comm mendation. The ''old folks" APP
peared in costume of ye olden TYNE.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
EVA0UATION nav

NEW YORK. Nov. Is. 1sss.-old Glory
was hauled to'the peak Of the liberty pois
this morning in honor of thesday, this be-
ing the anniversary of the day the Brit
ish evacuated Manhattan Island Chris
topher r. Forbes. a great grandson Of
Sergeant John Van Arsdale of Revoiu-
tionary fame, assisted by member of the.
Anderson Zouaves. pulled on the halyards
which raised the flag. As the colors
mounted the pole number OF SPECTATORS
who were present cheered heartily
Captain John G. Norman, the adopted
son of the veteran of 1872. raised this
American flag at the fort in Central Park
at the same time in honor of the day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
DIED WHILE TALKING TO A FRIEND

John Wilmouth, thirty-two years old,
of No. Al Gardner avenue, yesterday paid
a visit to a friend named George Me-
Cauley, at No. Summit avenue He
was chatting and joking with McCauley
over the Yale-Princeton football game
when he suddenly groaned and straight
ened out in his chair. McCauley became
frightened and called in the police. II
was then found that he was dead The
cause OF his death is not known, but
appoplexy is supposed to have been fhe
cause. The body was taken to his late
home by Undertaken Philips.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
POLICE GETTING VIRTU0Us.
Determined TO stop the Wicked
Game of Grams

Timothy Shea, "a years old, of No. 52s
Avenue D. Bayonne, and Harry Brush,
25 years old, of No. 81 Sussex street, this
city. both motormen. were this morning
arraigned in the Second District Police
Court by Detective Larl1ins for engaging
m that terrible form of gambling, shoot
ing craps near the car house on Mont
gomery street. They were held for the
action of the Grand Jury in the sum of
800 each, which was furnished by Mr.
MeHugh. Justice Douglass said that here
after any one caught playing the nefarI-
Gus game would be sent before the Grand
jury, as ii has been determined to break
up this form of gambling.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
oLAEoY's STORY ooRRoBoRArED
Judge Hudspefh Convinced He Was
Not in tlae Lawrence Robbery.

William Clancey alias Elmer Brown.
William Smith and Charles Kahn were
convicted in the General Sessions Court
some time ago of robbing the safe in
Lawrence's feed store. and Ciancey and
Smith were sentenced to State Prison for
three years and a half. Kahn was sent
to the Reform School
Clancy protested his innocence very
strenuously. He declared that he was
In New York at the time the robbery was
committed. He admitted that he was a
crook. but insisted that he was not in
that job.
Judge Hudspeth was impressed with his
story, but said that as he had been com
9yicted he would have to sbe sentenced,
fand an appeal could be taken TO the
fCourt of Pardons. He said he would have
an investigation made and would com
municate the result and statement of
the case to that court. The people in New
York 10 whom Ciancey referred to prove
his alibi eorrobcrated his statement.
Judge Hudspet}l sent the result of the in
vestigation to the Court of Pardons yes-
terday and Clarcey will probably be re-
leased
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
LEOTURBD AND DISCHARGED.

The young men giving their names as
Walter Thompson and William Miller, ar
rested day or two ago as Suspicious
characters for prowling about Sip avenue
and the Boulevard and being insolent
when addressed by policeman, were this
morning discharged by Police Justice
Douglass The Justice told them that by
their actions they seemed to think they
owned the town, and there was good rea-
son to suspect them of Being sneak
thieves, and if they ever come TO this city
again they should remember to speak re-
spectfully to anyone in authority who
might question them. The prisoners
claimed to be knitters residing in New
yorlx
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
ABANDONED OaILD FOUND.

While patroling Columbia avenue, near
Zabriskie street, about eight o'clock last
OF child and making search in the
direction from which the sounds preceded
found in the rear yard of Public School
months old. 1t was nicely dressed in
white. clothes and wrapped in a green
and black shawl The waif was taken to
the City Hospital. The police have no
clue to the Identification of the inhuman
person by whom the child was deserted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov 25, 1856
Agents of the Spanish Government have
made large purchases of mules in Kansas
City market, the last one yesterday from
Sparks Brothers. with orders to get them
to New Orleans as quickly as possible.
The firm has arranged to send 275 of the
animals during the present week and will
send the others as the Government makes
requisitfon forsthen. It is understood that
the animals are to be used in Transporting
supplies for the Spanish soldiers in the
campaign that is to be at once under
taken by Captain-General Weylers against
the insurgents,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
SUPPOSED POLICY PLAYERS.

Patrick Burke, of No. $40 Grove street
and Joseph Murphy, of No 2lo West
Tenth street, New York, were arrested
yesterday. evening on suspicion Of being
Burke, it was alleged by Detective Clark.
who made the arrest, passed something
which he believed to be policy slip to
Murphy in the Erie depot yesterday af-
ternoon- Burke was discharged but Muir
ply who. had policy slips in his possession
was held = =
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
TIE GRAND JURY WILL SETTLE IT

John Smittler. of No Phillips street.
was prisoner this morning before Police
Justice Douglass charged with beating
his wife Maria, who resides at No. l51
Steuben street. She said he gave her
back talk" struck her and threatened
dished about her head. He insisted that
that little incident didn't amount 10 any-
thing; 1t occurred on Sunday last and
had been settled long ago; everything
was all right. The Justice thoughf If
better to leave the settlement to the
Grand Jury, and held the accused in s., 600
bail to await the action of that body.
to ioi1 Ne0>-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
ENGLAND MAKING READY.
b. Cable to the Urnitsd p,.s.

+, LONDON, Nov. %. 1S96.-The .Pal Mall
Gazette" says that the Government in
tends to ask Parliament, early in 1897.
for credit Of several million pounds
beyond the usual army estimates. The
intention of the Government is the Ca
zette says. to apply this increase to re-
armament of the artillery the establish
ment OF additional infantry battalions
and reorganization of the TRANSPORT SER
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
MADRID ASsAILs WEYLER
Rn Cah,c 10 nc Unftcd Press.

MADRID, Nov. %, 1S96-Several of the
leading newspapers of Madrid are very
bitter in their criticisms of the return Of
General Weyler to Havana, and declare
him ito be morally ruined. All of these
papers demand that General Azcarraga,
the present Minister of War; be sent to
Cuba al once to supersede General Wey-
lcr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
MR.. soUDDER SAID TO BE INDICTED

1t was rumored about town this morn
ing that the Grand Jury had indicted the
Rev. John L. Scudder He sent a sharp
letter to the jury relative to the charges
against violators preferred by the Law
and Order League. This ruanor is denied
and it is said that the Rev Mr. ScliddeYs s
case is among those deferred.
When Mr.. Scudder was informed of the
rumor yesterday he said: I have not
them indict me-
Mr.. Winfield laughed when he heard
the rumor and said that no one could
tell who was indicted until the bills were
presented toethe court
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
ANOTHER NEW YORKER PUNISHED

Garen Vein, driver Of a bone wagon. of
NO. 1886 East Ninety-sixth street. New
York, was arrested on Copmunipaw ave-
nue. charged with violation of the health
law in driving in this city without per-
nit He was fined by Police Justice Doug
lass $40. Friends made an appeal this
morning to the justice for a reduction OF
the fine, claiming that Vein was ignorant
Of the law. but the justice said the law al
lowed him no discretion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
LITTLE sBPOY MUT1NY.
~ Cable to the United Press

BOMBAY. Nov. 25. 1Sss.-Advices re-
ceived here from Rawal Pindi say that
200 Sepoys belonging to the Twenty-sev-
enth Punjaub Regiment of infantry sta
toned at that place, became rioters a few
days ago and looted a number of shops,
severely wounding several persons who
attempted to defend their property.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
FELL FROM a TREE.

William Dunn, 20 years old. of No. ZIG
First street, was engaged yesterday bv
Patrolnlan Williams, who lives at No. 2ie
Van Reipen place, to trim tree. While
chopping Hsslb he slipped and fell to the
ground One of his legs was broken and
ne was injured Internally He was taken
to 81. Francis Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
NOT FOR WANAMAKER.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. rs, 1854 spe-
ciaI despatch from Washington says Sen
ator Quay returned to that city from
Florida last night. When questioned about
the lively contest over the succession to
Senator Don Cameron, Colonel Quay
quietly but emphatically said:-"I am not
for WanamalSer." Further than this the
junior Senator positively declined to dis
cuSs the matter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
MONEY FOR YELLOWSTONE PARK

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 1896. Captain
George S. Anderson, Sixth Cavalry, Super
intendent of the Yellowstone National
Park in his annual report recommends
an appropriation of 100000 for the next
fiscal year. II this is allowed and $4,000
for tile following season, he thinks the
scheme OF improvement planned can be
entirely completed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
4 CRIME TO PgpRoVB 4 POLICEMAN

Henry Murphy, a young man, and a
fresh one, who is a drummer for busi-
ness in Washington street lawyers Of
court this morning. Policeman McMaTon
who. does duty in, Exchange place was
reprimanding trucknan VINO was driv-
ing a sore horse, yesterday afternoon.
when Murphy with his usual freshness
interfered. He was arrested and is held
for a hearing on Saturday for interfering
with an officer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
JAPAN TO TAKE A HAND.
III, Cnhye tn fhc Tinted p,.eas

TONIC, Nov %, 1Ss6.-It is announced
that Japanese warship Will be sent to
the Philippine Islands at once.
A despatch received here from Manila,
the capital of the Philippines, says the
rebels have won a victory over the Span
ish forces and that an attack upon Man
lila is feared.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
THE BLIGHT OFF.

SANFORD, Maine. Nov. Is, 1s96.-Num-
bers l and Of the Sanford mills will
start on full time on Monday next. en-
ploying many operatives who have been
out Of work for six months. Mill No. 6
started last Monday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
THE CONSTITUTION LEAKING.

PORTSMOUTH, N H, Nov. 25.-The
old frigate Constitution, at this navy
yard, is leaking badly. 1t is understood
that Senator Gallagher will introduce
bill in Congress to have her rebuilt
Everything necessary to rebuild her is in
store at this yard
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
THE BBNEIEeToN's NEW CAPTAIN

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25. 1Sss.-Com-
mander H E. Nichols has been ordered
to command the cruiser Bennington, be-
ing detached from the Mare Island Navy
Yard where that ship is now. He relieves
Commander G. w. Pigman, who is grant
ed leave
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
TO RELEASE DB. JAMESON
Bn Ceble to tic United Press.

LONDON, Nov. 25. 1ss5.-The Cabinet
met at noon today and considered the
Legislative programme of the Government
for 1897.
The Central News says that Sir NJ. w
Ridley. Home Secretary viii take the
sense OF the Cabinet upon the question
of the release of Dr. Jameson, the leader
Of the Transvaa aaid. from imprison-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
ANOTHER DUNRAvEN SCANDAL
Bv Gable to the Uaated Press.

Bu Ldbte 70 tle Caated PTess.
LIMERICK, Nov. 25. 1ssS.-Five tenants
who occupied holdings upon thesestate of
Lord Dunraven at Groom, nearsthis city,
were evicted this forenoon, they being
in arrears of rent.