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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25

AFTER THEDRUGGIST
Peter Morris Wants Mount
Arrested for Selling
Paris Green to His
Daughter.
HER MOTHER SENT HER
When Deprived of the Poison the
Woman Tries to Stab
Herself.
HER MOTHER SENT HER

Peter Morris, a 'longshoreman Of Esgex
street, rushed into Police Headqpart6rs
with small bottle of Paris green in
his hand last night. He said he wanted
a warrant for the arrest of Elmer Mount,
a druggist of No. 200 Washington street
Mount he alleged, sold the poison to his
daughter, who had been sent for 1t by
her mother.
Mrs Morris, 1t appears, has been ailing
lately, and In fits Of dependency has
frequently. announced her Intention of
ending her life. Last evening, at the
supper table, she was melancholy and
again declared she would end her life.
Her husband pacided her and subse-
quently went out to join some co4npan-
ions who were nearby waiting for him
eide worried him and in an hour he
started for home. In passing Mounts
drug store he was surprised TO- see hts
thirteen-year-old daughter, Macy. com
ing out with small package in her
hand.
What's that you havs?" he asked.
i don't know was the response TT
Is I something mamma ma wrote on 9 papef
Morris examined the package ana was
aStonished to find 1t contained Pads
green. He hurried home and reBuked His
WIS severely Sne reiterated her aSSer-
tion that she was tired of life and .wasltod
to end It,. She became historical and
endeavored to reach a table knife with
which to cut herself In this she was
prevented by her husband, whQ, after
quieting the nervous woman. surnmoued
neighbors who remained with her an
night When his wife went to sleep he
reported the occurrence to the police and
rant has as yet ybeen issued for the ar
rest or the druggist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
HIS BRIO-A-BRAO TOO FINE.
Zyveyer Way Have TO Answer for
Theft as Well as Arson.

George zweyer. the young German who
is locked up at the County Jail awaiting
trial on a charge of attempting to set
fire to his apartments at No. III Clinton
street, Hoboken, in order, it is alleged
by the police, to collect 81, 600 insurance
on his furniture, will probably have to
answer another charge TO the New York
police. Zweyer was employed as a porter
by the firm of Fensterer & Ruhl, import
ers of glassware, china, lamps and fancy
goods, at No. q Murray street, New
York. When Detective Nelson went to
his house ION Tuesday he noticed five
handsome Dresden clocks ON the mantel-
piece In the parlor He also noticed that
the rooms were ornamental with fancy
cut glassware and expensive china goods
In the parlor was a crystal chandelier
deliberately ornamented,
Captain Hayes communicated with
Fiensterer g. Ruhl and the latter sent a
representative over to Zweyer's house
and identified the goods as having been
taken from their storeToems A search
warrant was issued and the property
was taken to police head1arters yesterday
afternoon. The goods are valued at over
$500.
Mrs. Zweyer said she understood that
her husband had received the goods from
Germany as wedding presents. Zweyer
has been married year and has one
child
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
POLITICIANS IN THE DANCE.
Great Success of the Sixth Ward
Democratic Clubs AnnIvernarv.


Tne first anniversary reception of the
sixth Ward Democratic Association, at
New Columbia Hall, GreenEille, last
night, was a great success. There was
very large attendance and in the com
pany were many prominent politicians iof
both parties and a host of ladies' Not
less than one hundred couples joined in
the grand march, led by Alderman and
Mrs, Anthony Hauck. The list of guests
comprised ex-Sheriff Robert Davis. Sher-
II Heller, Surrogate James T. Lillis.s4AI-
derman Calnon, Commissioners sHeirifze
and Boltwood. City Marshal Edgar A..
Vreeland, Alderman and. Mrs. William j.
Moran, Charles A. Hendricks, eS -Asssnn-
MbIyman M Edward Hoos, Alderman and
Inns, Alderman Edward Barr, Water Reg
istrar Frederick, Counsellor Frank w.
Angel, County Superintendent G.. p.
Smith, Freeholder Frank McNally :. and
bull. Frank Gormley, John Powers, sJohn
J. Powers, William J. Gornley, James
M. Collins, John Smith. William P. Kel-
ley / Henry shipman, Oliver r. Werk-
Jams, Charles HILL Walter Fingley,
Daniel Mccarthy. Frank Weelihan, y Mr..
ana Mrs. Morris Mara, Frank Clifford,
Leonard 6eoaa J; Kaiser, Arthur Reagan, Frank
sen Gable. Daniel b. Smith, Peter A.
McDermott,. Robert W. Moore, John +.
Cassidy Joseph Ryan John A, Erickson,
Gel. H. G.. Page Detective Michael Kill
caiaey and daughter, Col. John Oxley,
Edward Hill T; F: DAILY, John Kelly,
Falion, Counsellor J: J.. Murphy, William
H. Peckham President Fourth Ward
Democratic Club; Col. James McGrath,
Michael ]. Fegarty John FriseAe, James
Mannix, Rudolph Scnonslfeldt, Alderman
Ambrose J.. Guiton, Deputy Collector
Michael F. Pagan, Hugh H. Mara, Misses
Margaret Lowery, Winfred Morris, Susie
Rose Keilt, Grace Trumbull, Mamie
Gormley, Nina Crowley and the Misses
Daily, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Muldoon,
Miss Agnes F. Kelly Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs
Margaret Burns Miss Jessie Brown, Mrs.
Howard EIill. James Dempsey, Peter F.
Moore, David Driscoll, George Heiland,
George Brewster Philip Brewster, Paul
Lignot, Edward Wockner Stephen Her
ig, Thomas Kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Young, Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Reilly.
NAatrix Coffey, Miss Marshall, William
qprR1an, Miss Addie Jackson, James Ste
Vens, Edward Pickett, James Tanner, Al
derman Hartman, Henry Hendricks, and
Joseph Ramsey.
William J. Kelley made an admirable
floor director He was efficiently assisted
by William J. Gormley. The Floor Com
mittee were:-Anthony Hauck, chairman:
Edward ]. HILL John A.. Erickson,
Michael =. Kilcauley James A. Trum-
BULL Thomas f. Muldoon, Peter A. Nc
Dermott and James P. Kelley, Reception
man; Henry Shipman, p. F. DAILY, James
Sullivan, +. J. Fenton, George Vintere,
John Kelley, Edward #. Sweeney and
James M. Collins, treasurer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
REGULARS FOR THE FOURTH

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 1Ss7.-Major
General Ruger. commanding the Depart
ment of the East, has issued the follow
ing orders from headquarters at GoSer-
.nor's Island. N. "
Under instructions from the headquar-
ters of the army. the troops hereinafter
specified will participate in the ceremonies
at Washington D. c., on the 18th day of
March next, attending 1.-THE Inauguration
of the President ofSthe UNITED States
The fourstFoops of lthes3d Cavalyysfrom
Fort Ethan Allen, sVtt. ;}S.tbe band and four
trooos of the 6ths Cavalry sfrarn Foft97Iy-
er. Va: Light Battery B, 1st Artillery,
from Washingten Barracks, p. C.;ALight
iiton. N. Y; three footis batteries sof the
4th Artillery, with band from Washing
ton Barracks, d. c., under a field officer;
four foot batteries from Fort Monroe Va,
with band under field officer; -one foot
battery 4th ARTILLERY, from Fort McHerTy,
Md; the 17th Infantry. from Columbus
Barracks Ohio ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
POLITICS VERSUS MORALS.



ALBANY. Feb. 25, lSs7,-It was learned
to-day that any amendments made to the
Rafaes Liquor Tax Law by the Legisaa-
ture this year affecting the ciaies Of New
York and Brooklyn would be determined
absolutely upon the effect such amend-
ments in the Greater New York Eleoron
ne4t Fall. The local Republican leaders
in New York and Brooklyn have notified
both Mr.. Platt and Senator Ratnes that
1t would be dangerous; to intertsBe with
the present operation of the RAtnes Law
IN the two great cities of the State. They
say that the people are now enabled to
that to entirely wipe Off the great major
fty of Ratnes Law hotels would have a
disastrous effect upon the chances Of the
Republican Party in TIE election Of a
One .qf. the members of the Radnes Special
Comfaittee has suggested that the pro-
Visien in the Raines law touching hotels
be amended so as to increase the uuRber
of rooms which Rasnes hotel should
have and otherwise increase the hotel
regulatiens, and that the tax be doubled
for hotels IN New York and BrceEz5tn, If
such an amenanent. we've adeptsa 1t
would make the hotefytax of New q ork
81, ,600 and In Brooklyn 81 800.
1t is argued that such an increase in
hotel regulations and asan the-tax would
materially promote the wipips kovt. I'd the
low class RaineS hotels and kets vtoAxA en-
able the opening of assuficdent Eslfls,er Of
abls. appetites ofsrhe peoplAf ia those mum
iciuahttes Senator RatueS will consult
with Mr., Platt and ChAfruiarss shauteFbach
Of the New York Csunsg gananasstee; and
before saan,endments are dnally adopt
ed which would sseksto festrict dhe sale
of LIQUOR In New York and Bgopklf1sas is
now possible under the Raanes law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
TRACK ELEVATION CONSIDERED
street and Water Board Anxious to
Get Rid of lha M altar

The Street and Water Commissioners
had short talk about track elevation
today. They are anxious to get the an
noying problem out of the way, but they
have not as yet decided upon the en-
gineers who are to be appointed to look
out for the city's interests. Objections
to the pending plans continue to pour
IN and the Commissioners are endeavor-
ing to map out a plan whereby the most
Objectionable features will be eliminated
The Commissioners, however, fear that
they will never be able to secure plans
to which no objection will be made. The
protest of the Simpson M. e. Church to
the company's operating an open cut is
regarded as somewhat oppressive. The
company, in elevating its tracks, is MAX
Ing the outlay to please the public, the
OFFICIALS say, and in return they consider
that the public should show at least some
disposition to permits the company to i'm
prove its property while it is improving
the property of individuals generally.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
a CUP FULL OF LIES.

Patrick Hart went into John Williams
barber shop, No. 53S Grove street, on
February 9 and helped himself to shaw
ing cup with John Mahr's names on it.
Finding afterward that he didn't need it
Hart took the cup on February Is to a
barber In Henderson street and offered
to sell 1t for twenty-five cents The
barber didn't care to invest, as he sus-
peeted that the cup was stolen The next
day Hart took the cup to Mrs. Fogarty's
in Henderson street and she loaned one
of her customers a quarter to buy it.
Hart afterward told a policeman where
the cup was and it was recovered Hart
was tried in the Special Sessions today
for petty larceny.
He declared that he would tell nothing
but the truth and then told a cock and
bull story about meeting a man he had
never seen before and giving him ten
cents for the cup. He was convicted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
CHILD AGAINST PARENT
An Eight Year Old Girl Called
to Establish Her Mothers S
Guilt in a Divorce Case.

There was an unusual scene in the
Court of Chancery this morning. Vice
Chancellor Pitney. heard the application
of Albert MERCER for divorce from his
wife Ella. on statutory grounds. The cou--
Pile had three children, two of whom are
now living. They are girls eight and
three years old Mr.. and Mrs, MERCER
lived in Paterson with Merceirs mother,
who kept saloon and boarding house
john Floyd, the bartender in the saloon,
paid so much attention ito Mrs. MERCER
that it became a matter of gossip in the
neighborhood. The matter came to the
ears of Merceiri and he accused his wife
of unfaithfulness. She resented the ac-
cusatien and quarrel followed, which re-
suited in Mrs. MERCER taking her eight
year old daughter and leaving her hus-
band. That was July 8 last. She went
to Eflingers Hotel in Paterson and spent
the might there.
Mrs MERCER did not appear in court
this morning, nor was she represented
by any one. Merceir took the stand,
but could give no positive, evidence ip
called to show that while Mrs MERCER
was in his hotel She was visited by Floyd
In her room Ellinger would not swear
to that although he acknowledged that
Floyd was in the hotel that night.
For his next witness Mr.. Lewis wanted
year old daughter of the parties. The
Vice Chancellor objected ard said he
disliked very much to swear child of
those tender wears especially when she
was to testify against her own mother IN
a divorce case. Mr.. Lewis explained
andswas material witness, as she was in
thetroom with her mother the night she
slept in Ellinger'S Hotel. Y The Vice
Chancellor was evidently. annoyed stSthe
situation. and as he usually does when in
such frame of mind, jumped all over
the young attorney.
He chided him for not having witnesses
of a suitable age to prove his case and
declared that in such notorious case
as that seemed to be it ought to be an
easy matter to secure such witnesses.
Mr.. Lewis explained that it was a. most
difficult case to secure proof of as the
only witnesses who could swear to any
thing positively were out Of the State.
Herasked the Vice Chancellor.to hear the
cept as he should think best. The Vice
Chancellor finally consented to do that
aud the little girl was placed in the wit
ness chair. She was a pretty, bright
looking child and was neatly dressed.
The Vice Chancellor questioned her close
lyias TO her ideas of religion and an oath
and finally said:-
I'll swear her"
He administered the oath to the child
room Everyone went out except the
little girl and her fathers counsel.
The child testified to her mother s
guilt. Decision reserved
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
WOOL HxoHANaE OPENS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25. isN.-A special
meeting of the Wool Trade, with repre-
sentatives from this and neishboring cit
les, was held at the Wool Exchange to-
day.
Mr.. Major, of Major & Avery. who pre-
sided, stated that the object of the meet
ing was to secure better markets Cor the
trade
large delegatton from Philadsiph.a
was present President Allan Mach Naugh-
tan, Of the New York Wool Exchange, de-
Mvsyed "a long address, describing the OBJ
ject and purposes of the Exchange. which,
he said starts out under NOSE faHorable
auspices with nearly paid up caHtal OF
100000. He dwelt at some length on the
Decentralization In the wool trade. which
he attributed to adverse tariff legislation
and methods of doing business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
A LAWYER TO MATCH HIM.
Japsen,s New York Counsel Gives
Tasl GtnesaIs v7r.a ssy,cxu


William Lane o'Neill, a New York law
yer who is distinguished principally for
his ability to chuck a bluff" has inter
ested himself in the case of Frederick
Jansen, the crank, who was properly and
legally committed to- the Morris Plains
Asylum yesterday. Jansen, who was ar
rested in Hoboken for annoying Mrs.
2. P. Lewfs, was adjudged insane by
County Physician Converse and City
Physician Simon of Hoboken and on
their certificate Judge Hudspeth signed
the commitment.
O'Nell did not appear in COURT, but de-
voted himself to storming around the
Office of the County Jail and declaring
that his client had been railroaded. After
annoying Warden Lennon and Matron
Murray for about two hours and using
ters to himself and Miss Murray, Lane
announced his intention of instituting
habeas corpus proceedings in behalf of
Jansen.
Then he wound his big cloak around
him and stalked out into the glare of the
electric light.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
BRIDGES COOL EFPRoNTERY.

William Bridge, the notorious burglar
who was caught red-handed committing
a burglary in Diedrich Kastendeick's sa-
loon, No. ia Morris street, about 20
A. M. on. February 10, had the nerve to
stand trial inItAes Special Sessions Court
today. Ernest Eiler, whos1lves over the
store, heard the noise made byE Bridge
'whenshe wasubrealSing into,the store and
saKs him coming sput rlof 9the window.
Eiler caught the burglar about 100 feet
away from the store.
the proceeds Of the burglary were found
in his possession, yet he pleaded not
guilty. Lawyer John DENIM, who had
been assigned to defend him, Informed
the Court that he had advised the de-
feiidant not to go on the stand. Bridge
YVES convicted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
WANT TIE PIER LINE EXTENDED
Riparian 0ommissiopcrs Will Initiate
New Ysrlk,s Example.

The riparian Commission met this
morning. All the Commissioners were
present An application was received
from the New York and New Jersey Fire
Proof Company, asking for riparian rights
on the Raritan River near Keyport. The
consideration was So per foot, making a
total of 5000.
The shore owners on the Hudson River
in the vicinity Of Hoboken, ask that the
pier head line be extended. Counsellor
G. L. Record was instructed to present
the application to the New York abr
bor Line Commission, which will meet on
March 26, in the Army Building.
Secretary Payne reported that Messrs
Ficken and Lafiman had taken lease on
the lines under water on Long Island
Sound near Carteret. The consideration
was $500.
March 26.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25

KEOGAN.-On Tuesday, February %,
1897, Elizabeth, beloved wife of
Thomas Keogan.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Friday, February 26,
at nine A. NJ. from her late residence,
No. 81 Eighth street. Services at st.
MichaePs Church.
HINNERS-On Tuesday, Feb. g, 1897,
William c., son of John A. and Jo-
hanna Hinners, aged 21 years.
Relatives and friends, also members of
Gen. U. S. Grant Council, No. 16S Jr.
Is, Daughters Of Liberty, are respectfully
Invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. so Court House place,
on Sunday. Feb. 2S, at p. M,
STAMMINGER-Wed Wednesday, February 24,
1896, Louise Mary, beloved wife of John
l.. Stamminger and only daughter of
Alwien and Mary r. Nauman, aged %
years.
Relatives and friends are invited. Fun
eral service at her late residence, No. 218
tff v = sf&s e-aa
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
BELIT9LING TIE AFFAIR.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

MADRID, Feb. .25, 1ss7-The "Epoca"
In an article discussing the Cuban situa-
ton as affecting the relations of Spain
with the United States allndes to the
killing of Ricardo Ruiz, an American citi-
zen, in a Spanish prison In Cuba and
adds:-"The Ruiz affair cannot assume
the proportions of international import
ance. Spain is ready to punish any per-
sons who shall be proved to have i'll
treated Ruiz yand the friendly relations
hatWeep Spaine and the Government at
washington preclude any diplomatic
strain over the rnatter"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
GRAVE RoBBBR SHOT.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 25, 1857
Nathan Higgins, colored, was shot and
killed while assisting in a raid on private
burying grounds six miles, from this city.
1t is understood two other members of
the party, students at the Vanderbilt
Medical College, were. wounded. Three
negroes have been arrested who have
confessed to firing on the party. The
negro killed was a house servant and has
heretofore borne a good reputation.
After being shot he managed to drag
himself some distance from the grave
and his lifeless body was only found
yesterday. 1t is thought that one of the
young doctors was also seriously hurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
TRAIN sToN.ERs CAUGHT.
Police Trying 30 Break Up tho Dan
gerOus Practice.

Complaints have been made to Captain
Kelly, of the Oakland Avenue Station, for
some time that gang of boys make a
practice of standing on the Waldo avenue
bridge near the Pennsylvania Railroad
and stoning the trains as they pass un-
derneath. The police swooped down upon
a gang indulgdng in this dangerous pas
time yesterday afternoon and arrested
John Healy, Of No. 1872 Newark avenue
William Foley, of No. 101 Van Wrinkle
street. and Joseph corupskie, of No SA
Newark avenue The boys are all four
teen vean,a old
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
EUROPES SHAME.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

PARIS. Feb. rs, 18s7.-The "Matin''
says that collective note will be pre-
pared in London. ahd. Berlin today to be
forwarded to thea aGokernment of Greece.
The note. the paper Says. Wall announce
that the autonomy of Crete and demand
the withdrawal of the Greek troops from
the island and the abandonment of the
plans which Greece has made for the
mobilization of her army. The Porte, is
likewise requested to cease her warlike
preparatiOnS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
TESTED Is'0WN SANITY.

Frederick Eisberg was sent to the
County Jail from .Hoboken yesterday af-
ternoon to have his sanity tested by Coun-
ty Physician Converse. When he was
placed in cell he became very violent
and created a great racket He grew SO
unTuly that Deputy Warden Ambrose
Lynch. found 1t necessary to place him In
a strait jacket Eisberg was more or Less
noisy during the night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
FIRBBUG MANN's PLEA.

Louis Mann, who ID said Ito have kindled
the fire in the tenement house, No. 81
Canal street. Hoboken. where Fireman
Thomas J. Liddell met with an accident
which cost him his life, was arraigned
this morning to plead to an indictment
for arson. The fire occurred in Mann's
apartments, and he had his furniture
which was worth about $25, insured for
$500. Notwithstanding that he made a
full confession to the police and signed it,
Mann pleaded not guilty this morning He
was remanded for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
MAHoN's CONVICTION SET ASIDE
Full Text of the Supreme Courts
Becision.
srecfnl TO the jersey Cftu Ne,ss.
snecfnI to tne Jersel

TRENTON, Feb. g, 1Ss7.-The Supreme
Court has set aside the conviction ofsAl-
bert Mahon, who, on the night of octo-
lber % last, shot and almost killed Thcgnas
f. Moran on Brinkerhoff street. The, fol-
lowing is the full text of the decisfoil:-
".The defence is insanity, and the Judge
charged that the defendant must estab-.
lish It by a clear prependerance of proof
and by the most satisfactory evidepce.'
'"This seems to- be fatally erroneous, pre-
ponderance of proof is all that theSaaw
exacts in these% cases and that prepon-
derance may be shown by. evidence that
is not the most satisfactory
'sThe heterodex requirement was well
calculated to mislead the jury; It af-
fected the central point of the case. Judg-
ment Is reversed" :"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
PENSION FOR LIDDELL'S WIDOW.
Fire mtssiOners Meet and Trans-
act RO utine Business

The Board of Fire Commissioners met
last might. The report of Chief Conway
for THE past two weeks, showing that
eighteen alarms had been responded to,
ten of which were bell alarms, and eight
still alarms.
A resolution was adopted ordering the
sum of $50 to be paid monthly to Mrs. I.
J. Liddell THE widow of Fireman Thomas
j. Lidden who was killed at a fire on the
night of january 25
The Commissioners ordered paid the sum
of $40 on the balancs due for this anonhh
The Board of Street and Water Commits
EtionerS are still looking for a. suitable site
in Marion for the new engine company to
be stationed there.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-25
Chance for a millionaire.

One of Benjamin Vests greatest mas
terpieces is just now in the market and
has a strange story. The subject is
The Raising of Lazarus" and for many
years it has formed the altar piece at the
foot of the splendid fifteenth century
reredos in Winchester Cathedral The
rereehos having been restored the picture
is no longer suitable 1t is valued at
e., ,000-a small sumefor an American mill
ionaire. Doubtless sone will be forthcs,m-
ing who wishes to purchase a picture
which has had the honor of being tthe
altar piece of one of the great English
cathedrals, and waas painted by the cele-
brated American artist.