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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
BOUND FOR SMYRNA.
The MarbBebead to Join Admiral
SrlfriAge-NIa Then OeMe Heme.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1ss6-The
cruiser Marblehead left Mersine, Syria,
this morning for Smyrna, making the
fourth ship of the European squadron
now on the way to that port to join the
flagship Minneapolis, which arrived there
last Wednesday, the San Francisco hav-
ing left Genoa for Smyrna on Thursday
and the Cincinnati and Bancroft having
been steanling for the same destination
from Gibraltar since Tuesday last.
BY the middle of next week Admiral
Selfridge will have his entire feet directly
under his eye, and it win then perhaps
be possible to learn what his Instructions
are 1t is asserted at the Navy Depart
ment that the men whose times have ex-
pired will be transferred from the other
ships TO the Marblehead, which will then
come home, unless some emergency re-
qujres her continuance in Turkish waters.
Naval officers continue confident that
an arrangement will be reached enabling
the Bancroft to go to Constantinople as
contemplated by Minister Terrell and IN
their opinion the little ship will proceed
to her destination without much delay.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
THEY MUST GO ON THE
TICKET.

s ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 10, 1SS6.-Secre-
tary of State Palmer today decided that
the National Democratic party is en-
titled to a column on the official ballot
under the emblem of the Ship, adopted
by it in State Convention. This decision
is the result of the protest of State Chair
man; Danforth of the Democratic State
Committee against the Secretary of State
giving the Democratic party reform or
ganization a party column on the Official
ballot under its new name of the Ma
tional Democratic party.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10

quent speech for the Louisville delega-
.fion, and John Barnett spoke for the FL
deity Republican Club. which accom-
panied it, When Major Mckinley nm
ished speaking the Louisville people
moved forward to shake hands with him.
and at the same instant some one
with a clear strong voice struck up, The
Old Kentucky Home" Immediately the
whole delegation Joined in and swelled
the volume of sweet sound and song.
There was a score of ladies present and
their voices mingled with the deeper ones
of the men. 1t was one of the prettiest
incidents of the campaign, and it was en-
tirely spontaneous.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
FOWLER WOULDN'T DRAW.

The Republicans had a meeting in
Woods Hall last night. Although a brass
band paraded through the streets down
town to attract a crowd there were not
two hundred men in the hall. Flavel
MCGEE presided.
Speeches were made by Congressman
Fowler of the Eighth district, Richard
Walker, Of Paterson. and Aaron Baldwin.
the Shrievalty candidate The most inn
portant thing he said was that he could
not and would not attempt to say any
thing against his opponent, William Hell
Ter. He says he wants the people to de-
eide who will make the best Sherff -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
BIG MEETING IN GREENVILLE.

At the mass meeting of the Minkakwa
Club, which is to be held Thursday even
ing at Belvidere Hall, Danforth avenue
and Old Bergen Road, number of
prominent speakers will be present In
vitations have been mailed to the entire
county ticket nominees. The most prom
inent speaker of the evening will be
Charles H. Litchman of Boston, Mass
Mr.. Litchman is President of the Ameri-
can Home Market Alliance of the State of
Massachusetts, and is a very able
speaker.
Congressman Thomas McEwan and
VIM. NJ Klink will also speak
The s'Minks" will attend in a body the
funeral of their late club mate Henry
Van Nostrand this afternoon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10

FREEPORT, ILL.,, Oct 10, 1896. The
Union General special train arrived here
at 7:15 last evening. Fifteen thousand
persons were on the streets of Freeport
to shout welcome, including delegations
from all parts of the county. All the
Republican and sound money clubs and
Grand Army posts turned out. The
principal speech was made by Gen.
S.ckels at the Opera House, which was
jammed to the doors
Gen AAlger and others spoke in a big
tent holding 5000. Stops were made DUR
ing the day at Clinton, Minonk, La Sale,
Dixon and Bloomington at which places
speeches were delivered and the Generals
received with much enthusiasm.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
GIFT FOR TIE RALEIGH.

WASHINGTON. Oct 10, 1896. Secretary
Herbert has directed Admiral Bunce by
telegraph to order the cruiser Raleigh.
Captain Merrill Miller, to proceed to
Southport, N. c., on October IL to re-
ceive a gift of silver from the citizens of
Raleigh.
Admiral Bunce is expected to take the
squadron to sea this afternoon for further
evolutions. and the Rale gh will probably
leave the fleet off Hatteras early next
saalr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
0zAR IN GERMANY AGAIN.
Bv Cable to the Irnfted press.

BIZ Cable to the United Press.
DARMsTADT. Oct. 10. 1896 The Car.
and Czarina arrived here at nine O'clock
this morning. 4 large crowd of people as
sefnt7led at the station and greeted their
arrival with hearty cheers. Their Males
ties entered a carriage and were driven
to the New Palace.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
MURRAY HILL BANK TROUBLES

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 1sss.--A final meet
ing sof the deposftors Of the Murray Hill
Bank will be held Wednesday evening,
October Il, at the Grand Central Palace
Hail. Forty-fourth street and Lexington
avenue, to consider the affairs of that
defunct Institution. A statement of the
hanks condition as filed by the Superin-
.tenaent Of Banks of The State OF New
y loriSs Will be submitted at the meeting
The meeting VIII be addressed BY the
TIoa. John r. Mcintyre Assistant Dis
.trict Attorney Of New York city, and
Judge James M Fitzsimmons.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
A NEWARK IMPORTATION.
Special to the JerseY Ctty Nelrs.

NEWARK, Oct. 10, 1Ss6.-Prof. Charles
B. Gilbert, at present Superintendent of
Public Schools of St. Paul. Mimi, was
last night chosen to take charge of the
public schools of Newark in the capacity
of Superintendent. Prof. Gilbert is well
known in the West and Northwest. Re
Gently Mr.. Gilbert was sought as a Su-
perintendent for the schools of New York
City
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
SKULL FRACTURED BY 4 HORSE.

While playing in vacant lot at Pali-
sade avenue and Fleet street. where SONG
John Minerhan, of Ne. 10 St. PauFS ave-
nue., was kicked in the head by one of the
animals and had his skull fractured. He
was taken to the City Hospital, where he
now lies in a critical condition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10

ing of October 2S. Mr. Hobart was born
in Eatontown Township, within quarter
of mile of the city limits
Mr.. Hobarti will be accompanied by
Governor John w. Griggs. Special trains
will run here from all parts of Mon
mouth county A big meeting was ar
ranged this afternoon to be held here
next Wednesday evening, when Colonel
Charles r. Pope, of Missouri will speak
at big mass meeting
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
uBANIA CLUB ENDORSES BRYAN

A meeting Of the Urania Labor Club.
Labor, was held at Holsters Hail. Hobo
ken yesterday afternoon. It was decided
at the meeting that an active part should
be taken by the club in the present cam
paign. Speeches were made by members
and Sewall The club will hold big
ratification meeting of the Democratic
county ticket IN October 23
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
PoPULIsTs ENDORSE CUTLER.
Specfal to the Jerseu Cita ys,;s.

FLlEMTNGroN. Oct. TO- 1sss-The Pop
ulists of the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict met at High Bridge today in cons
vention. Ex-Congressman Augustus w.
Cutler, the Democratic nominee was
nominated unanimously by the conven-
tfon. Erasmus Potter, John r. Foster
and w. Q. Ward were elected Executive
Committee. Dr. c. B. Warrington was
made chairman. After the delegates We're
instructed to support the Democratic
ticket the convention adjourned without
making any other nominations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
ENGLISH GOLD FOR Us.


Br Sable to The Tinted Press
LONDON, Oct. 10, 1896. Included in the
withdrawals from the Bank of England
today was 1881 900 in bar and coin gold
for shipment to the United States.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
BISHOP KEADE'S PLACE
The Pope Said to Favor a Priest
Of Ordinary Station for 1t.
BIZ Gable to the United Press

ROME, Oct 10. 1sss.-It is reported here
that the Right Rev. John L. Spa1ding,
Bishop of Peoria, will succeed Bishop.
keane as rector of the Catholic University
Of America, in Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
LAFAYETTE BATTBRY'S PARADE

The Lafayette Republican Battery and
the Lafayette Republican Assoclafion'
will hold joint parade through the.
streets OF Lafayette tonieht 4 lavish
display of fireworks will mark fhe line
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Oct. 10, 1sss-For the 60
hours ending at eight p N. sunday. For
New York city and vicinity --5ncreasins
elouainess, rain en- SUNDAY; statiohaFy
temperature; winds becoming high nortti-
easterly.
Purity your blaod ygitA Hoods Sarsaparilla-
stomach and strengthen your nerves.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
DU MAURIBR oREMATED.
81 cane to The Unfted Prsss.

LONDON, Oct. To- 1sss.-The body of
George Du Maurier the artist and novel
ist, who died on the morning of October
s. was eremated at Woking this after
noon. The ashes will be Inferred in the
Hampstead Churchyard on Tuesday, Oc-
fdher l3
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10

Stores factories and Institutions can now
get their supplies as good as ans N 4 house
u D. F. E1eary q CD. wholesale grocery
stores Montgomery md Qr<pne serS<ta>
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
NEW BRITIsH HUaRIoANE.


LONDON, Oct 10, 1896 -At ten o'clock
last night hurricane oegan blowing off
the English coast
The Press., 1896-08-20
ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORD
 NEWS LETTER.
April 8, 1865.


 1t is our intention to print under this head, from week to week, items of interest from che old Stafford News Letter.
 HEAVY VoTE.-The Union vote of Staff ford was 4O3, the largest vote ever cast by the Union party.
 NEW ENGLAND CONFERENOE.-Appo ments for Holland county: Stafford Springs, Rev. J. T. Benton; StaffordvlIe, Rev. B. l.. Durham; Somers, Rev. T.W. Douglas; Rockville, Rev. Erastus Ben ton; Vernon, Rev. H. s. Ramsdale Tol- land Rev. Benjamin Walker. The two churches in Stafford, and also in Holland, retain their former pastors. MT. Bonton, of the Springs Village, will have the pleasure of assisting in carrying out the enterprise of erecting q new house of wor- ship in our village. The plan is a fine one, and if successfully carried out will be one of the finest churches in the coun- try. Rev. MT. Benton is deserving of much credit for the interest he has cre- ated in the society for this object.
 TIE ELECTION. - Stafford redeemed ]! Everything considered, we may put Staf- ford down as the banner town. Here is the vote Buckingham, 4O3; Seymour, 328; majority for Buckingham, 75. Mem bers of congress-Hon. Henry c. Dem- ing's majority, 75. Senator-J. H. Bol- ton, 39O; E. H. Hyde, 327; majority for Bolton go Rop, oco0fotiuo T,,Iiuc Converse, Union, 392; majority over M. R. West, 66; D. Ellis, Union, 394; ma- jority over Wm. Cummings, "A. The vote of the soldiers in the field increases the majority on the state ticket. They are not allowed to vote for state repre- sentative, senator or probate judge. Hon. Daniel Fairman is reelected judge of pro- bate by a majority of 68 over M. R. West. The Mcclellan majority last fall was 19. We thus have gain of 94 votes in six months. Whole vote boiled, 731, nearly as large as at the presidential election. Every one is rejoicing, except the defeat ed. The soldiers worked for us and are entitled to much praise. Willard Cum mings, we are informed, offered to fight them back to the army. He would have been a nice man to look after the soldiers interests in the legislature. The course pursued by the board on Monday and Wednesday, we think, has opened the eyes of many. The extreme ultra views enunciated by the copperhead leaders have also disgusted the thinking, candid men of the party. We congratulate the Union men on the verdict of Stafford.
 Next Friday, the 14th of April, and the 4th anniversary of the capture of Fort Sumter, celebration will take place al Charleston, on which occasion Gen. An derson will raise the old flag of the fort above its walls, and Henry Ward Beechel will deliver an address. The fort will bt open for the occasion, and large numbers of visitors will go to Charleston iron | New York and other northern cities. The price of passage by steamer is $1OO fol the trip.
 BoRN.-Stafford 2d, daughter to Lei cester Blirk; 1st, daughter to B. l. Fisk
The Press., 1896-08-20

There are those who believe that silver as money article, is demonetized, and has been ever since 1873 They talk about the silver coin as though it had lost it's value and use as a money article; and at the same time they are using it con- could it be so used if it is still demone- tized?
 Possibly the fault is in our not under standing what is meant by demonetiza- tion, and so it may be we'll to settle the meaning of the term before saying any thing farther on the subject.
 To mOnetize an article, such as iron, copper, gold or silver, is to convert 1t into merce have in times past been monetized, that is used as money. A bar of silver or gold may be used in the arts, and such use of it would not monetize it; but let it be introduced into the money system of a people and it would then be monetized. Now to take it out of that system, and no longer use it as money, would be to un- make it as money, or demonetize 1t. The prefix de placed before the term monetized denotes moving from, 8 separation, and indicates that the money article is re- moved from the monetary system, is de- mOnetized, or non usable as money.
 Now the act of congress of 1873 demon etized silver. It removed 1t from our monetary system; but it has been put back again. The act of congress for 1878 did it. It said that "there shall be coin- ed at the several hints of the United States silver dollars of the weight of 4124 grains troy standard silver, at provided in the act of Jan. IS, 1887, * which coins, together with all silver dol lars heretofore coined by the United States of like weight and fineness, shall be legal tender at their nominal value for all debts, public or private, except where otherwise expressly stipulated in the contract"
 Now this law is in full force, and has been for eighteen years. This explains how it is that silver is constantly used in all business transactions. If it were de- mOnetized 1t could not be. Including, and since 1878, there have been coined four hundred thirty-one million, nine hun dred twenty seven thousand and five hun dred seventy-One silver dollars. Do the populists and silverites know this? In view of it, let me ask, what pertinency is there in the demand of the democratic platform, adopted at Chicago, that "the standard silver dollar shall be full legal tender equally with gold for all debts, public or private ?" Why, it is that al- ready, and has been, To! these eighteen years. Populists and silverites have been paying their debts, or, at any rate, their bills, in silver money all the time.
 There is just about as much sense in this demand as there would be to ask of a man, who had been sober and industri- ous for eighteen years, that he become sober and industrious; or that the stand ard yard stick be used in q mercantile house where it had always becn.
 Why demand that which you already have? o. P. CHAMPLIN.
The Press., 1896-08-20

Dec. 19. We started about five o'clock this morning, on the steamer Illinois, for Annapolis, Md. Weather is fine.
 Dec. 2O Rather cloudy to-day. Still riding on the "deep blue sea-"
 Dec. 21 Rainy to-day. Still on the broad ocean. Several have died during the passage from Port Royal.
 Dec. g. A cold day. The sea has been very rough most of the time. En- tered the Bay about noon.
 Dec. 23. Cool, but pleasant. Arrived at Annapolis about eight o'clock this morning, and were taken off by the steam CT New York, and landed about one o'clock this p. m. We were put into bar racks and supplied with new clothes. We were furnished various useful articles, such as knife, fork, plate, cup, etc.
 Dec. 24. Were mustered to-day for two months pay and back rations. Marched to the parole camp. Heard of the death of L. Oscar Lyon, of Go. I, 18th Conn.,, which was very sorry to hear. A large number left to-day for home. A fine day.
 Dec. 25. Cloudy all day. Rain in the evening. Several more went home to-day. Received sixty dollars from the U. s., for back rations.
 Dec. 26. A cloudy, misty day. More men went home to-day. Heard of the Capture of Savannah.
 Dec. 27. Another cloudy and misty day.
 Dee. 28. A pleasant day. ~
 Dec. 29. A pleasant day. Signed pay rolls for two months pay to-day.
 Dec. 30. A pleasant day. Received two months pay, $32, of the United States. Have thirty days leave of ab- sence. Left for Connecticut, on the cars about two o'clock, p. m. We got into Baltimore about four o'clock. Went tc clothing store and bought a pair ot pants, coat and vest, and paid twenty. seven dollars. Fifteen minutes to sever left for New York.
 Dec. 31. A snowy day. Reached New York at day-break. Got breakfast anc took the cars at the New York and New Haven depot for Springfield, Mass. Ar rived in Springfield half-past two, thirty minutes behind time. Arrived in Stafford Springs about four o'clock, this p. m. and met with warm reception from my friends. Folks all we'll. Went up home and ate good supper of potatoes, tu1nip fresh pork, etc. And thus passed away 1864. Eighteen sixty-four has gone, ant great changes have taken place. Many O. my friends have died, and others have gone to other parts of the country to live The war still continues, but will soo1 come to an end, think. The end of 186l finds me paroled prisoner, at home ir Stafford Springs, on furlough. GEORGE N. CHAMPLIN.
The Press., 1896-08-20
CONCLUDING NOTE,

Mir. Champlin was in Stafford until af- ter the spring election, which he took deep interest in. It was warmly con- tested election. Two brief excerpts from 8 letter written to me April 4th and 9th, 1865, will be interesting reading to some of the old men in Stafford. On the first date he writes: " Yesterday was a glori- ous day to us. Stafford gave Buckingham seventy Live majority; Bolton, c. H. ) for senator, sixty-three; Julius Converse six ty-six for representative, and Horace D. Ellis, for same office, seventy-tWo major ity. These two were elected over M. R. West and Willard Cummings. We had quite jolification at the Springs House last night to see about celebrating our victories. can hear 8 salute being fired at either Hartford or Springfield. All of Co. l, that voted, voted Union, and so did Henry. We completely buried the Cop pers, and are going to keep them buried. l go back next Monday"
 On the second date he writes: II went to the Springs House last night, and, as but few were present, we adjourned until this evening. We had quite time at the Springs House Monday night. was the first one called on for speech, but I de- clined. It was of no use-Ives and the rest said that they wanted to hear from the army first, so I said few words, which called forth loud applause. Col. Foster made good speech, and at it's close said that had done more to secure the election of the Union ticket in Staf- ford than any other two men in town, and three cheers were given for me and my comrades of Go. 1. Some of the Copper heads curse me for taking sides with the Union men. How that sounds as we read it to-day.-O. P. o. I have taken my stand, and on the platform I now stand I will sink or swim.''
 also will append the following, which l copy from his diary: War expenses in Stafford, Conn.,, up 10 October 1, 1863:
 Aid to families of volunteers, $4, ASA. .67 Expenses in procuring the bodies
 of James w. Brooks, 115.OO
The Press., 1896-08-20
From the Stafford News Letter, June 3d, 1865.
 G. N. c.

Down meath Potomac's dark waters
 Down through the darkness and gloom Another of Freedoms brave martyrs
 Has found the repose of the tomb. He has died for his country as truly
 AS though stricken by bullet or shell, And his name will be hOnored as duly
 AS those who at Antietam fell All the dangers of camp and Of battle,
 All the scenes of that horrible fold, Where our brave men were herded like cattle To suffer privat1ons untold, He endured in a Christian-like manner,
 With cheerful unWavering trust In the Lord, who delighteth to honor
 The cause that is righteous and just. He was spared for a joyful reunion
 With dear friends in the home of his birth, For seasons of holy communion
 With those he loved best on the earth; He was spared to behold our dear banner
 Triumphant OCT land and the sea, To join in the grateful hosanna
 That rose from the lips of the free And just as the day was dawning
 Ger the land he had labored to save, In the glory Of Libertys morning
 He went down to patriots grave. 0 soldier! so pure and devoted,
 So true to the flag and the cross, At last thou art nobly promoted,
 Where the gain is not followed by loss. Though thy form heath the wave may be sleep
 ing
 With thy comrades who shard the same doom And thy friends in their anguish and weeping May not bow OCT their cherished ones tomb Yet thy dust by our heavenly Father
 Will ne'er for a moment be lost, Till the voice Of the last trump shall gather To judgment earth's numberless host. c. W.