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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
BROTHERS GOT THE NOTE.
So n would-Be Masher Lost Three
Front Teetb-WhO Was He?

A masher received deserved punishment
at the corner of Central avenue and
South street Jersey Fafy yes1epp1aHb @ Of
the young lady whom ne insulteo py his
Miss Grace Christie is a pretty brunette
parents and two brothers, Norman ana
Frank, at No. 131 South street; Miss
Christie is employed in a New YORK store ore
Her brother Frank is about six feet tail,
and is said to be employed as motor
man by the North Hudson Railway COM
pany. -.
O'Clock, small boy brought a. note to the
Christie house. It was signed Charles A
Hunt, and was address to Miss Grace
admiration for the young lady, expressed
his regrets at being unable to make her
acquaintance In a more formal manner,
on the receipt of the note. come to the
corner of Central avenue and Bowers
street, where he would await her, and
they would go to the theatre together.
Miss Christie was late last night in re-
turning from work, but her brothers were
both at home. Mrs. Christie received the
mashers note and handed it over to her
sons. sons After reading 1t they told the mes
senger to take them to the young man
who had given him the note. He conduct
ed them to the corner where the stranger
had agreed to await the coming of Miss
Christie. but he was not In sight he
had become tired of waiting and was
sauntering leisurely up Central avenue.
messenger espied him and pointed him out
to the Christie brothers.
Frank approached and demanded an
explanation: The young fellow, who was
we'll dressed and of a light complexion,
and who is said to be employed in an
architects office on the Hill, could. give
none and the two brothers proceeded to
give him a lesson in good behavior.
Franks first blow dislocated the Adonis'
three front teeth, and Norman's left swing
sent him in heap Into the gutter. He
picked himself up covered with mud and
Started up the avenue like deer. Frank
Christie picked up the three teeth as
mementoeS of the encounter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
DOING BUSINESS IN JAIL.
Pension Agent Howard Collects PEN
s1ons. though Bound for Trenten.

The Grand Army men on the Heights
are worked up over the doings of r. C.
Howard, the pension agent, who is at
present in the County Jail awaiting trans
portation to the State Prison at Trenton.
to which he was sentenced for one year
by the United States Court for NAL
he was sick, previous to his arrest, he
sent all the pensioners. whose papers he
holds, to Mrs. Tfbbals. widow of the late
DR.. TfIbbals. who is a notary public and
also pension agent, for her to take the
necessary afidavfts and prepare the
vouchers For this they claim he re-
ceived the fees and gave Mrs Tfbbals no
compensation whatever, and now that he
is in Jail he still continues, as far as pos
sible his pension business, sending to
Mrs. Tibbals to have the work done, but
is particular in collecting all the money
there is in it, on the representation that
she is acting for him. and pays her moth
ing.
The Grand Army men denounce this ac-
tion of Howard as being mean, deSpicable
and dishonest, and are doing all they can
to prevent pensioners entrusting to him
any further business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29

Goals, and the Assemblymen who helped
to pass it. He further said
THE Democratic nominees were elected
by the people at the primaries, and not
by the BOSSES as the Republican eandi-
dates We're this fall. The reason McEwan
is sore on Dickinson Is that he did not NOT
have anything TO do with making. up me me
cold by Dickinson.
Mr. Young then concluded with few
remarks on the corruptness of the Repup-
lican party, and said that the county
majority. He was loudly cheered.
Mr.. James Murphy was the next speak
short and to the point. Among the
things he said was
This coming election reminds me of a
was about an Irishman who was on a
visit tc Niagara Falls, and while there ne
met friend of his. The friend remarked
to the Irishman that it was wonderful
ing over the precipice. WONDERFUL
says the Irishman, why, man, what's to
prevent dt?' just the same this fall, If
going in with a rush?' This remark was
ALSO cheered.
Mr.. Marnell was the next speaker. His
the issues of the campaign and ended by
saying, .sWe know the train left last NO
vember. but we think it must have got
wrecked before it reached Jersey. City
Never fear, the good times are coming
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Fallon then followed
in the order named with short addresses
and ended with giving good advice to all
present. 1t is really surprising to see the
number of Republicans that are going to
vote the Democratic ticket in Greenville
this election. Any number of them are
openly expressing their disgust with the
Republican party, and are very sorry that
Mr. Murray, who was defeated by Free
holder Piercy last fall from the Seventh
ward, was not elected to that office. They
a nnfhinO
them in Greenville, as Piercy is nothing
but figure head in the Board of Free
hooters. So far everything bids fair for
a big Democratic majority in Greenville,
and for the defeat of Isaac Goldenhorn
for the Assembly, the tool of Dickinson,
as Alexander Young saws
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
DIED.

HURST.-On Thursday morning, October
2S 1897, Harold Vincent only child OF
j. Willis and Ada Belle Hurst, aged
s months.
Funeral on Saturday, October 20, at
eight P. NJ, at No. II Atlanao street
Interment at Staten Island on Sunday,
October 81.
LANE.-In this city. on Wednesday. Octo-
Der 81, 1897, at the residence Of her
parents, No. 248 Bay street, Lille Cor
della. only child of q. p. and Eliza J.
Lane.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral on Satur-
day, October 80, at two p. NJ, from the
residence of her aunt. Mrs. ]. w. CoSad,
No. Sc Wayne street.
LAUGHLIN-On Wednesday, October 81,
1897, the beloved wife OF Michael
Laughlin.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 81
Laidlaw avenue, Jersey City Heights, on
Saturday, October 80 at nine A. NJ.
mass = viii m be : offered for he happy rsposs
of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
REVISING THE REGISTRY LIST.
Policemen Locking for Evidence .sf
RYaud

Inspector Lange and force of police
men are at work revising the registry
lists. great many voters this fall
lost sight of the fact that it was necessary
for them to register in person. AS a re-
suit precinct committeeman of both regis
Quite naturally, errors were made. Men
who have ceased to be since last fall are
registered and a great many who have
changed their residences appear on the
lists. The police revision has so far turned
out about two hundred improperly regis
tered voters, but Chief Murphy declares
that no evidence can be found that fraud
was contemplated.
In one precinct men almost as prominent
as Fire Commissioner Brennan had to be
registered by affidavit. The Commis-
sioner himself was registered in that man
ner and so was Mr.. Henry Lembeck.
Both committees will be provided with
lists of improperly registered names. Any
attempt to vote men on the irregularly
registered names will be followed by ar
rest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
CULLUM-GILL.

The secret marriage of Frank Cullum,
a well known young man of the Heights
and prominent member of the Catholic
Young Mems Literary Association, to
in his parents house. has just leaked
out. Mr.. Cullum and Miss Gill, it is
said. were welded at Harrison on August
Is. after first receiving a special dispen-
sation from Bishop Wigger to marry out
side of their parish Rulnor also says
that the elder Mr. Cullum was very
and has not vet become reconciled to his
daugfter-iIl-law, who is at present lv-
ing happily with her husband on Pros.
pect street. Mrs Culium the mother of
the groom, it is said has always been
great friend of the girl. Sine IS said to
Be well pleased over the match.
Cullum is about thirty years Of age
and his bride is about two years his
Junior. The groom has been for some
time in. the employ of his father, who
conducts coal yard on Lienau place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
DID NOT LIKE AMERICA.

boken law firm. has. aled in the Court
of Chancery petition for divorce on be-
half of John Johns, an Englishman, of
No. 4OS Spring street. West Hoboken.
Johns married his wife Dorothea in New
port England. in April, 1885, They came
to this country the following year. and
lived for two years in Schenectady, N. Y.
Then Mrs. Johns said she was tired of
America and wanted her husband to re-
turn to England. He refused to consent,
so she made the trip alone. Now Johns
wishes his wife to return, but letters cam
not make her He then applied for a di-
vorce. on the grounds of dssertion-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
NO PEtWtE TODAY.

[From This Mornings Tribune.
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington today were s422,76l, internal rev.
enue receipts s5OS,516, and the miscellan-
eous receipts ss6, ,45l; total Government re-
ceipts for the day, sss7, ,729; expenditures,
81, 1,1s1Ooo; excess Of expenditures, s21s,27l.
Receipts for the month to date, s22, 464,21;
expenditures, s31, ,7e2. 900; excess of expendi-
lures. ss.2s7,72s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
DgAD BA3Y ON a FERRYBOAT.

When the West Shore ferryboat Al
bany reached Weehawken on her 6:20 trip
from New York last evening John Dale,
one of the deckhands, found neatly
wrapped package on seat in the
won1en,s cabin He took the bundle to
the office of the ferry officials on the
pier, and upon opening it found that it
contained The body of female infant
The remains were removed to Parslows &
morgue, Hoboken. Dale says he noticed
two women step out of cab on the boat
just before the passengers were. landed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
YANTIC In COLLISION.

QUEBEC. Oct. 49, 1Ss7-United States
steamer Yantic collided with the Govern
ment steamer Canadienne in a fog this
morning, smashing her plates and break
ing her foremast The latter fell on the
forecastle in which three sleeping sailors
had a narrow escape. The Yantic backed
out and steamed away. Both vessels
were in charge of pilots.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
UNCLE SANS REQUEST
Needs a Supply Of Water for
Ellis Island and Asks for
Price.

Uncle Sam needs water for the immi-
grant depot on Ellis Island and he has
applied to Jersey City to sell him some
of the Pequannock supply. Mayor Hoos
received the request in the following let
ter
Treasury Dept, Washington.
Honorable Edward Hoos, Mayor of Jersey
City.
Sir-I have the honor to advise you that
this department has under consideration
a suggestion that the United States Immi-
grafton Station on Ellis Island. New York
Harbor, may conveniently be supplied
with table water from the public water
supply of your city.
The consumption of the station has
been hitherto about 1000 gallons per diem,
but with view to future contingencies
it is thought desirable to lay a 6-inch pipe
Your city engineer has suggested to a
representative of this department that
the end of the 12-inch main on Communi-
paw avenue, at the crossing of Philip
street, would be a proper point from
which to take the supply. Should you
consider this matter favorably kindly IN
form this department on what terms the
supply can be obtained and forward the
form in which you would prefer that the
application should be made.
Yours respectfully,
Assistant Secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
PRESIDENTS APPOINTEEs.
81 and 80 Newark Avenue,

WASHINGTON, Oct %, 1ss7.-The Pres
ident today made the following appoint-
ments:-James Longstreet of Georgia,
Commissioner of Railroads, vice Wade
Hampton, resigned; Henry S. Pritchett,
of Missouri, Superintendent of the Coast
and Goedetic Survey; Mtlnlin w, GipDs,
of Arkansas. consul of the United States
to TamataVe. Madagascar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
BERGEN DEMOCRATS RATIFY.

The Bergen Democratic Association held
Hah, Harrison avenue near Monticello
avenue There was a large attendance
when Mr.. Gormley, President of the club,
called the meeting to order. The associ-
alton ratified the nominations of the par
ty and endorsed the platform. Speeches
were made by Counselor Griffin, ex-As-
semblyman Allen, ex-Assemblyman Quinn
William Midlige and others. The Re
marks were directed mainly against the
doings of the Republican Legislature last
,,f ,f,p
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
To this communication the Mayor sent
the following letter this morning.

To this communication the Mayor sent
the following letter this morning.
I'm reply to your communication regard
ing the suggestion that the city of Jersey
tion Station on Ellis Island, New York
Harbor with water from our water sup
ply, would say I look upon the PROPOSE
tion favorably In order to come to some
understanding on this matter I would
state that I have forwarded your commu-
nication to our Board of Street and
Water Commissioners. which Board IS
and l shall request them to take some
action in this matter and put themselves
in communication with your department.
Accordingly, after dispatching the reply,
the Mayor sent letter to the Street and
Water Commissioners requesting them to
send price and other matters to the
Treasury Department. The city Will
charge Uncle Sam the same price charged
to Harrison and the borough of East
Newark, $50 per million gallons.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29

The Excelsior Outfitters have selected
handsome prizes for the winners. To the
lady teacher who receives the highest
number the prize is an elegant dressing
table. To the popular policeman and
fireman, respectively will go costly COM
binafion bookcase and desk or a patent
adjustable couch
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct %, 1ss7.-The local
forecast for New York City and vicinity
for thirty-six hours ending eight e. M,
Saturday. October 30:-Fair toOight and
Saturday; cooler tonight with froooe
northwest winds
Hnrfnafr,s Tharmauafar nano.s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
CENTURY RECORD BROKEN.

rBy Gable to The Associated Press
LONDON. Oct. 2s, 1S97-Chase, the bi-
cyclist, today beat the 100 miles road rec.
minutes and IS seconds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
MATZERs 0FEInr

New Jerseys best flour costs 25c. moro per
barrel than ordinary -four, but worth dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. q. Cloary Cas-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29
VOTE FOB YOUR FAV0RITES.
Popular Ballot Creating Much Ex-
eifemant In Jersey CITY.

The ballot for the most popular lady
teacher in the public schools, the favorite
fireman and policeman, Instituted by the
Excelsior Outfitters, is attracting much
exceeding lively 1t began yesterday, and
will end on Saturday, at 2:30 P. NJ, when
the polls viii close: The committee IN
charge Of the counting is composed Of
Mex enzie of the Journal L. Burt, Jr.,
" w Copcutt. ]. M. Mcbride and A. F.
Pichot
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-29

business Mems Table dsHote. u 70 r. n.
Taylor's Hotel. SOC.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21
DISMISSED,
The Case Against Alexander
and Cunningham Dropped.

No One Appeared against them and the
Judge Ordered it dropped-Mar tin
had pulled out with the papers Peo-
pie here Gratifled-A Piece Of Spite
work.
Saturday morning the ease which
was being tried at Fairmont involv-
ing the integrity of the prosecuting
attorney and the sheriff Of Marion
county was dismissed by Judge Ma
son. The action is a very agreeable
one to the people here as the aceus-
ed men have many friends here who
were loath to believe that there was
anything in the case but an attempt
to bluff and intimidate. People who
know George Alexander as the peo-
pie here know him know that he
would not be guilty of the offense
which was charged against him.
The charges were brought by a
speak easy proprietor who was be-
ing prosecuted for his nefarious
traffic. He preferred the charges al
leging that money had been paid the
sheriff, Cunningham, and the prose
cutor, Alexander, and the agree
ment entered into that no proseeu-
tions were to be made. The addi-
tional charge was made that money
had been paid the same men not to
disturb the immoral houses of the
town.
Saturday was set for the trial. 1t
was found impossible to secure a
lawyer to take the case. Martin
who had originally had it was under
two indictments for felony and was
debarred from practice. He skipped
last week from the town and carried
all the papers in the case with
him. SO when it was called on Sat
urday there was no lawyer present
to represent the prosecution and all
the papers had been carried off.
The Judge at once directed that it
be dismissed and we will hear no
more of it.
A. L. Hill who brought the charges
will now be attended to and salty
dose administered for his gall in
trying to escape his well merited
punishment in the way he selected
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21
Modern Dentistry.

The dentistry of the 10th century
differs as much from the dental work
of ''ye olden time as the modern
safety bicycle does from the old
fashioned wheelbarrow. The latest,
most perfect and artistic dentistry
is known as crown and bridge work.
In this manner of inserting artificial
teeth, the old bunglesome, cumber-
some, filthy plate is done away with.
And it is to be regretted that so few
dentists thoroughly understand this
new departure in dentistry, especial
ly the older members of the profes-
sion who have not had the opportu-
nifty to learn crown and bridge work,
as it is only in the past few years
that the colleges give anything like
thorough course in this new de
parture.
Fully realizing this fact | have
taken special pains to fit myself in
every particular Tor this special work.
Not only through the dental college
but have recently taken two special
courses in this branch of dentistry
from those acknowledged to be the
best teachers. Come and see me. See
ing is believing. Ny prices are
right, my work is right, and You will
be more than pleased.
A. l.. BoYERs, ID. ID. S.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21

Clinton District Institute.

Following is the program tor the third
session of the institute to be held at the
Price school house January 10, 1898, be-
ginning at P. M:
Devotional exercises, by d. B. Wat
ers.
Song by school.
Quotations by members OF the insti-
tute and others.
Hindrances to efficient work in school,
by Mrs. E. G.. Stansberry
Teaching VS. Telling, by Henry Cor
man.
How may whispering be regulated
by w. II. Ashcraft.
Manners in the school room, by Miss
Alma Bennett.
Reading, bv John Smith.
Best methods of preventing hardness,
by Miss Fannie Doolittle
Examinations in school, by j. E.
Chips.
NIGHT SESSION.
Devotional Exercises, M, Fl. Steele,
Music by the Ridgedale band
Quotations
The District Depository, by NJ. II.
Steele
Friday afternoon, by J A. Jolliffe.
Recitations by Misses Winnie Cox,
Mand Morris, Nora Blanev and Myrtle
Cox.
Declarations, by Messrs. Willie
Giles, Frank Tichnell and Harry Morris
Other performances of this class will
be furnished by pupils of the school.
Debate-Question, Resolved, That
the reading of fiction is injurious and
should be discouraged To affirm, Il.
H. Brown and Claude McBee. To deny
f. L. Conway and NJ. Fl. Steele.
The exercises will be interspersed
throughout with good music. All are
cordially invited to attend. We hope to
see large attendance of the teachers,
especially at the afternoon session.
COMMITTEE.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21
The Mass Meeting Tonight.

The public is very much interest
ed in the mass meeting to be held
tonight in the municipal hall. Who
will be the nominees and what the
policy of the coming administration
viii be are matters of speculation
We hope that a careful business
mans ,ket will be chosen. The
matter is hard one which is to be
grappled with Few men care to
assume the responsibility which is
an attendant with office holding in
a town the size OF this. However
the proper men will sacrifice them
selves far enough so accept the posi-
tions when they are proffered
The coming year will be probably
the most important ever experienced
in the history of the town The first
extended street paving will likely
be done and an advance all along
the line will be taken. The selec-
ton should be made to fit these con
ditions and doubtless they will be
SO made. The eyes of the whole
town are on the convention and ev-
cry one is interested in seeing that
the best choice is made
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21
WHAT Holt SAID.
The Words Used in Passing sSentence
on Col. Eastman by Judge Holt.
Clears up Legal Question.

When Judge Holt passed a sentence
on Col. Eastman for involuntary man
slaughter, giving him two years, there
was considerable comment on il. 1t
was held by many that the sentence
would not stand as the offense was a
misdemeanor and that class of crimes
was only punishable by years i'm
prisonment. The words used by the
Judge in passing the sentence will
show what he thinks on the subject.
He is upheld in this view by the best
lawyers in town. The sentence is as
follows:
:" Let the defendant stand to the
bar of the court. You have been in-
dieted for the killing of Frank Thomp-
son in this county: you did not deny
killing Frank Thompson. In their
mercy the jury decided to give you a
punishment of the lowest order. They
decided that you had no right to the
plea Of self defense. AS to what the
punishment shall be the statue is
silent. | am compelled to look to
other sources, and | find 1t is in the
uiSiItblO1 Vi bDt COul u. l. AC Sout
may put you in jail for five years and
still be within the law. The only bar
is the statutory one that cruel and I'M
usual punishment shall not be inflicted.
The court after going over all the au-
thorities, has arrived at the conclu-
sion that you be confined in the
county jail for two years.
HI To- ,a,1xr hn
highest punishment ever inflicted in
this state at any time before has been
twelve months.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-21
Counterfeit Money.

The report Of the Secret Service di-
vision OF the United States Treasury
department. is out, and to the man
who supposes that counterfeiting as
an extensive or profitable business
in the United States it must prove
disappointing. During the year 823
persons were arrested charged with
counterfeiting. But only 1854, 807 in
counterfeit notes and coins was turn
ed over to the authorities. 1t is ap-
parent that a comparatively small
amount Of counterfeit money is made,
when the total circulation is consider
ed, and that the persons who from
time to time engage in the business
meet with the most discouraging
success.
Once in while counterfeit gets
out that is fairly well calculated to
deceive, but many a man has handled
money all his life without recalling
more than one or more fraudulent
notes or coins, and some have never
seen counterfeit money. The diff
Guilty in making good imitation is
one reason of so little spurious coin
or paper, while a more powerful in
fiuence TO keep the counterfeiter out
of job is the keen watchfulness
of the Federal Secret Service. The
counterfeiter is man not much to
be feared.