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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
PRIMARY ELEOTIoN REFORM.
Favorinx Control OF Parties by Law
Advocates OF a Change.


If the universal corruption of primaries
or caucuses were not well known, illus
trations from all our large cities might
be given. But however bad the primary
now is. it is no worse than the elections
once were And when we consider the
great advance made in ten years with
the Australian ballot and in the Civil
Service, it inspires the hope that the re-
form of the primary can be brought
about If the people intelligently organize
to obtain it. In fact, great advance has
already been made. 1t was only few
years ago that the caucus and primary
were regarded as purely voluntary Or
ganizations with which the law should
not in any way interfere. Now there is
general recognition of the right of the
State to provide for the government of
primaries.
Mayor Quincy, of Boston. in letter re-
ferring to the successful efforts of the
friends of caucus reform last winter in
that city, says
I am a very strong and convinced be-
lever in the idea that the law should reg
ulate political parties and their caucuses
and conventions, giving the member of a
party the same protection in the enjoy
ment of his rights which is given to the
voter at the polls. We have beeen moving
Equite rapidly in this direction in Massa-
chusettS in recent years. The beneficial
results of caucus reform in stimulating
the interest of the voters and calling out
a large attendance at the caucuses has al
reaxy been amply demonstrated in this
city, and public opinion here is unques-
tionably in favor of carrying the regula-
ton of caucuses to the full extent.
There Is also a gratifying growth of
sentiment among the leaders of men from
all walks of life IN the. direction of the
idea that "the primary is,'' as the late
David Dudley Field has said, the pivot
of reform" 1t is surprising to find that
church organizations like the Christian
Endeavor and Epworth League have adj
vanced much farther along the line of
practical politics than the average mu-
nicipal reformer. The labor leaders have
stood for years on the practical platform.
Within week letters have been received
from such men as John Willis Baer, Ma
tional Secretary of the Christian En-
deavor Society; E. A. Schell, National Or
ganizer of the Epworth League; w. B.
Prescott, President International Typo
graphical Union; NJ NJ. Garland, Presi-
dent Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steeel Workers, and p. ]. Mcguire,
National President of the Uniter Brother
hood of Carpenters and Joiners, all ex-
pressing themselves strongly on the i'm
portance and necessity of primary-elec-
ton reform.-Review of Reviews.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
BARRING oUTloHNEsE.
The Collector ef Puget Sensd Dis~
fricf Makes n New q RuiinG.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Sept. 4,
1S97.-F. D. Heustis, the new customs
collector of the Puget Sound District,
who tok office three days ago has had
new ruling in the matter of admitting
Chinese laborers. He has refused admit
tance to seven Chinese who arrived from
Victoria. B. c., on the ground that they
had departed from other ports when
leaving this country. Until fifteen
months ago, the requirement was en-
forced that Chinese must re-enter at the
port of departure, but during the past
year compliance with this rule has not
been required from Chinese immigrants
owing to a precedent established by the
Treasury Department In the case OF
Strathnevis immigrants when Chinese
were admitted regardless of the port OF
departure. AS result many Chinese
succeeded in entering here when they
could not have made satisfactory show
ing at the port from which they had
departed.
Collector Heustis' return to the former
rule has called forth a storm of protests
from interested Chinese residents of the
Pacific Coast.
The action of the new Collector will
probably decrease the wholesale entering
of Chinese through this port and dis
trict Nearly 200 have been entered her&
during the past six months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
DIED.

DARSLEY.-On Friday, September 8, 1871
Rebecca Darsley. aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services on Monday.
September s, at three p. NJ, from No ss6
Grand street.
TANGEMAN-On Thursday, Septsmber ..
1897, Laura, beloved wife OK HarxE
Tangeman.
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 16 Coles street.
on Sunday, September 5, at two p. M.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
7KAY.-On Thursday, September z, 1897.
George Estwick Kay, In his 18th year.
Funeral services on Saturday, Septem-
ber 4, 1897, at p. m, at the residence OF
his parents, 10S Avenue E, GreeRytlle,
y J.
IORRISSEY.--On Thursday, September
2, 1897, Catherine, beloved wife OF the
late Martin Morrisssy, aged 56 years.
Relatives and friends of the family ara
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. S23 Seventh
street, on Monday, September 6. at 9 a.
M. thence to ST. Mary's Church, whore 3
solemn high mass will be offered for tho
happy repose of her soul.
PATERSON.--On Friday, Sept, 5, 1897,
Jane Paterson, widow of Edward
Paterson. agedAT years.
invited to attend the funeral on Monday,
Sept. 6. at l P. NJ. from her late resi-
dence, No. 101 North street, Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
VIGILANCE oONMITTBB AT WORK

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. A, 1Sa7.-Accord-
ing to passengers who arrived down on the
steamer Danube, the Skagway Vigilance
Committee has had two cases to work
on. A man named Johnson of Seattle,
Wash, and T. Goetz of San Francisco had
a dispute over some lumber. Johnston
grabbed a shotgun and leveled it at
Goetz.
The latter. however, knocked the gun
out of Johnston's hands before he had
time to discharge it. Johnston was fined
$3.50.
On the 9th instant belt containing
s., 400 in gold. was stolen from one OF the
tents The committee had not up to the
time the Danube left, obtained clue to
the thief
4 The United States Customs charge $50
on every Canadian horse landed at Skag-
way from Danube. Canadian horses can
20 through in bond. but they cannot car
ry through the United States territory
without paying duty.
Although some work has been done
the Skagway trail, it is still in very ba
condition. Organized efforts are beins
made to improve it, but as it is raininE
steadily not much can be accomplished.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
A TANGLED LOVE AFFAIR,
Cupid Worked Mischief Through q
MatrIm oniai Advertisements.
Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.
MOUNT HOLLY, Sept. a, 1S97.-The ar
rest of George Carr, a crate maker, of
Columbus, on charge of disorderly con-
duct, has brought to light a rather in
teresting story. In an adjoining cell in
the jail is Miss Annie Haines, a prepos-
sessing looking young woman, from
Johnstown, Pa, who is also charged
with disorderly conduct. Both arrests
were the outcome of an advertisement for
a wife in a matrimonial newspaper.
Carr's brother is single man, who has
for some time had a yearning for mate,
and seeing an attractive advertisement in
the newspaper alluded to, decided to an
swer it. The result was a cheerful re-
sponse from Annie Haines, who gave
such glowing account of herself, and
had, withal, such charming epistolary
style, that she was at once declared to
be the one he was looking for. In a
burst of confidence he showed the letter
to his brother George, who also became
interested.
The result was a further correspond
ence and in due time the fair Annie
came on from Johnstown and took up
her abode at the Carr mansion.
Pretty soon a jealous streak struck
the house. Mrs. Carr didn't like the new
arrangement, and the two brothers soon
fell out. Then George became weary of
the i'll feeling that existed and proceed
ed to load up his anatomy with a COM
bination of apple-jack and gin. When
the mixture got into action George be-
came very emotional First he tore up
| the family Bible. and then he broke up
an autoharp and was preparing to work
the furniture up into kindling wood
when he was arrested and committed
| to the County Jail on charge of disor-
| derly conduct. On the following day An
ME Haines found she was rather out
| of her element, and as sh was express
| ing her views, she was also arrested
| cured counsel and instit' ted a suit for
| false arrest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
COMMl7lHHS SCOLDBD.
The Temporary Chairman Of
Hudson City Improvement
Association Frees His
Mind.

In the absence of President ]. Wallace
Black former president Robert G. Muir
presided over brief but interesting meet
ing OF the Hudson City Improvement As
sociation at Groeschels Hail. Oakland and
Beacon avenues, last night.
The attendance was larger than usual
and much interest was manifested in the
association's work The freely expressed
opinion was that if property owners
generally could be made to appreciate the
objects of the organization, its work in
the past and its aims for the future.
much more good would be accomplished,
and in conformity with this idea a COM
mitttee consisting of F. Fuller, chairman,
H. Wackeman, H. E. Reese, Henry
Badenius and w. Barber was appointed
to visit the different members and en-
,, deavor to persuade them to attend the
meetings of the association with greater
regularity.
When the Jefferson and Hopkins ave-
nues improvement committees reported
progress Acting President Muir took oc-
casion to criticize the work of some of
the committees of the organization, and
of their tendency to present their griev-
ances at the associations meetings and
tnen Tall TO 90 any dctudl WOfh tlSiii-
selves, but to return in month or so
with the query: what has been done
in the matter of our complaint" The
speaker dwelt on the necessity for active
and cooperative work by the members
in order to accomplish the many needed
improvements which the organization has
in hand
The Staples candle factory fight has
been brought into the association by the
election to membership of two of that
establishments most bitter opponents,
August Raeder and Henry Badenius, OF
Nos. l and Lineau place, respectively.
Financial Secretary Barber precipitated
a discussion of county affairs by critl-
cising the recent meeting of the Board
of FreeIlblders. The general sentiment
seemed to be that the present organiza,
ton was a disgrace to our county and
should be replaced by a commission as
soon as the Legislature meets.
The consideration accorded to. the asso-
cations Representatives by Director OF
Education Frederick ]. Mersheimer was
highly praised by Acting President Muir
and the sentiments expressed We're ap-
proved by several others.
The next meeting, which will be held
on September Is, promises to be an in
teresting one, as 1t is probable that the
complaints of the Lineau place residents
will be, acted upon then.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
FEW CIVIL SERVICE APPLICANTS

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4, 1ss7.-The
regular all civil service examinations
throughout the country for all classes of
Government offices will muster only about
a quarter or a third of the usual number
of candidates. This is the prediction
made by the Civil Service Commission.
and Chief Examiner Serven attributes this
falling off to the unusual number of ap-
plicants examined during the spring when
a high water mark was reached the num-
her of applicants examined then being an
ding fail or spring. This rush was due
the change Of administration and the
vii service extensions made by Presi-
ent Cleveland. AS a result and in view
af an inadequate examining force, the
Commission is far in Arrears in marking
the papers and $4,000 of them, all sub
mitted during the spring examinations,
have vet to be reached for marking. This
aggregate includes 2.255 relating to. the
railway mail service and 1.45l to, the clerk
copyist places. This unprecedented ar
rearage has been a great factor in de
terring applicants from applying for ex
animation at this time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
AFTER FGENBY'S Shoes.
Many Aspirants for the
Police Commissionship
That Won't Be Vacant
Until April.
SOME OF THOSE IN TIE LIST
A horrible Outlook for Mayor
Hoos' Peace Of Mind
and Body.
SOME OF THOSE IN THE LIST

Politicians of both parties are Watching
the fight for the Police Commissionershlp
with keen interest 1t is rather early III
the day for aspirants for that snug pertn
to crop UP, but there are no less than
seven men in the race already.
Next April the term of John p. Feeney
expires. Mayor Hoos. If he is in office al
that time, will have the appointment OF
his successor. The office pays only si'ooV
a year and whoever is appointed Will be
in the minority for whole year. 'That
there should be so many candidates
against such a sterling Democrat as
Commissioner Feeney is causing lots OF
comment Feeney is not at all dlscon-
certed because he will have opposition.
He entertains the belief, as do also many
of his friends, that he will be reappolnteo.
The man who beats him will have to put
up fight such as is seldom seen in the
political arena of this city.
The list of candidates to date includes
Alderman William P. Moran of the First
ward He announced himself candidate
long before Mayor Hoos was nominated
for the office to which he was subse-
quently elected.
What Moran's chances are no one
seems to be able to figure out. He be-
lieyes, however, that, he will win II ne
can secure the backing of Robert Davis.
For the last three weeks Mr.. Davis has
been out of the city. He returned this
afternoon When asked about the Police
Commissioner fight he laughed and said 1t
was too early to discuss the subject. 1t
is reported that when the time arrives
for Commissioner to be appointed Lea
der gis will bowl out many of the as
pir: who now imagine they have a
cha o land the berth.
AC Walter, Jr., is candidate. 1t
has b.sn said that he has told friends
that lie has .'einch.' on the place. 1t
was runl.red that Mayor Hoos had pledg-
ed himself TO Walter. The Mayor knows
nothing about such a pledge. Walter is
hustling just the same, and so are his
friends of the Arion Society. Next on
the list comes John A. Erickson, chair
man OF the Democratic County Commit
tee. He thinks he is entitled to some
thing and says he could be induced to
accept an appointment as Police Com
.Aiissioner. He is in the race only until
such time as ne is told to 'sbreak away.
Following Erickson is James Kelly. He
was member of the Board once before
and lays claim to reappointment because
of his allegiance to the party and IA
miliarity with the duties of the office. 2
Bernard Foley, a saloonkeeper of Grove
street has announced himself candi-
date. 0 -
Michael Kenny, at present, a Freeholder,
is in the race and says he is going to win.
There are others who have Police Com
missioner bees in their. bonnets. They
have not announced themselves as yet,
but it is not natural modesty that pre-
vents them from doing so.
At present the indications are that no
one will be heard Of in the race except
John P. Feeney.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
srILL INDENrIfYINe THE RINGS
Mrs. Lueigert's Servant Swears She
Wore Them Once and So Knows

neHs
CHICAGO, Sept. 4, ss7.-Curiosity seek
ers who attempted to gain admission to-
day to Judge Tuthill's court, where the
Luetgert murder trial is being held, found
themselves intercepted at the main en-
trance to the criminal court building on
Michigan street. There Gordon Of Off
scers had been established and only those
known to have business in the building
were permitted to enter. Hundreds were
turned away and the crowd in the court
room was kept within bounds success
fully.
When the trial was resumed additional
witnesses appeared to identify the rings
found in the vat
Luetgert consulted frequently with his
counsel and once rose up in his place
and carefully examined the ring with the
initials "L. L. in the inside, and which,
according to the witnesses for the State,
was Mrs. Luetgerts wedding ring"
Frieda Mueller, a niece of Mrs. Luet-
CERT, was the first witness. She said the
rings were the ones which Mrs. Luetgert
wore habitually. Mrs. Christian Pearce,
of No. 656 Clybourn avenue, followed.
She said she had known Mrs. Luetgert
since she, the witness, was a small girl,
Mrs. Luetgert before her marriage to the
sausage maker lived at the house of
witness mother. She said that at a
picnic year ago which Mrs. Luetgert at
tended the wedding ring was the subject
ia conversation in which it was re-
marked that Mrs. Luetgert wore no
other jewelry except her wedding. On
cross-examination the witness said she
had never seen the wedding ring off Mrs.
Luetgert's hand and knew nothing OF the
initials in it, but identified it from its
size and general appearance.
MRS. Anna Geisser of Chicago. Heights,
was a servant in the Luetgert household
up to the fall of 1889. She, .identifed the
wedding ring and the small guard ring
worn with it positively The witness
produced photograph of herself taken n II IN
1SSS when she wore the two rings. MIS- Mrs,
to have her picture taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
Th. Laugh cure.

The San Francisco "Argonaut" tells of
a woman in Milpites who recovered from
a crushing sorrow by determining that
she would laugh at least three times
day, whether occasion presented or not
She trained herself to laugh at the slight
est provocation and would retire to her
room and make merry by herself Thus
she entirely recovered. Her children have
become affected by her mirthfulness and
the whole family is healthful and happy.
"Health Culture speaks of a physician
in western New York who was known o as as
the Laughing Doctor. He was always
fun of smiles and presented such a happy
face as to give him the title. It IS SAID
as a rule, his presence was all that was
necessary to place. his patients Sc on tne Tle
this writer, that the person who laughs
much win be sick but little, and It IS an
experience of many that when q life of
hilarious freedom IS lived there is In in
crease in bodily strength, vigor and vital
ity. We may be sure that hearty body
Shaking laughter will do us good.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
LAMP MAKERS OBJECT TO CUT.
A Millville Firm Asked q Wage Re.
duction of 10 Per Cent.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."I
MILLVILLE, Sept. 4, 1S97.-There IS
trouble existing between the Bohemian
lamp workers and Whitall, Tatum & Co.
While the firm settled with the glass
blowers they asked for a sweeping 10 per
cent. reduction on the entire price list of
the lamp workers. The reduction was re-
fused. This plant of the lamp workers
is the largest of any glass works in the
country and the deadlock affects 200 per-
sons.
A member of the firm stated that they
were not particular over an early re-
sumption in their lamp room branch and
the outlook is not very promising. The
workmen have been used to stopping at
four O'Clock on Saturdays. but this year
it is said they will be compelled to work
until $50 P. NJ, the regular time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
PEgHUnB WANTS DAMAGES

NJ Leah A. Terhune, of No. so2 Bloom
fie.e rect, Hoboken has instituted a
suit or $4,000 against Wilhelmina Koel-
lisch and her son Jacob, who own a
bakery at No. 237 Washington street, Ho-
boken. week ago last Saturday Miss
Terhune, who was on her bicycle, was
run down at Eighth and Garden streets
by the Koellischs bakery wagon. Her
arm, knee cap and two ribs were broken
The case will be on the calendar for the
next term of court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
oBE 9RAL RAILROAD DEFEATED

Justice LeppfMcou Confirms Bay
Onu+.. Assessment Second Time.
Justice Lippincott yesterday. for the
second time. confirmed report No. % of
the Commissioners cf Adjus tment in Bay
onne. After the first confirmation De
Forrest Brothers of New York, represent
ing the Central Railroad Company, ap-
piled for rule to show cause why the
adjusted assessment on the company's s
lands and rights Of way in Bayonne
should not be set aside on the ground
that it was excessive. In giving his de-
cision Justice Lippincott said that the OBJ
jections to the adjusted assessment were
not well taken. and that the report was
correct and would stand affirmed. Ex-
Judge Thomas f. Noonan, who repre-
sented the Assessment Commissioners
and Bayonne, looked gratified when the
decision was given The decision adds
about $4,000 to Bayonne's assets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
SETTLED WITH WRECK VICTIM

Especial to ''The Jersey City News."l
BRIDGETON, Sept. A. 1S97.-The West
Jersey Company has paid William M. w.
Jones. who was terribly injured in the
Atlantic City wreck of year ago, $1,000
and has also paid the cost of his x-ray
examination, which was sS75.
A jury in the county courts, last May,
awarded Jones $500. The company S
LAWYERS gave notice of an appeal to the
Supreme Court but have settled the
claim at the figures named.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
GOBLET FAMILY SAILS.
TBy Gable to The Associated Press.

IBy Gable to The Associated Press.I
LIVERPOOL Sept. A, 1S97.--The Cunaro
Line steamship Gallia, which sailed for
New York, on Thursday, had among her
passengers Admiral Sir Newell Salmon,
v. c., of the British Navy.
The Cunard Line steamship Campania,
which sails for New York today, owing
70 a change of plans upon the part OF
The family. will take among her passen-
ers Mrs. Ogden Goelet and her son
nd daughter, Mrs. Pierre Lorillard
Judge Lambert Tree, formerly United
states Minister to Belgium: DR.. E. L
Godkin. editor of the Evening POST o.
New York: the Rt Rev Charles Podd
Quintard, Bishop of Tennessee the Rt
Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, Bishop of Wyom-
ing. and the Most Rev. Z. J. McQuaid
Bishop of Rochester
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
wheel. of Industry Mum.

Especial to The Jersey City Nsws."1
vINELAND, Sept. 4, 1ss7.-Vineland is
experiencing a revival in business be-
yond any known here for many years.
One shoe factory has just taken on over
twenty new workmen and is running -un-
til ten o'clock every night. The owner
of the largest Smyrna rug factory In
South Jersey says he is doing more busi~
ness now than for the past five years.
He has lately employed about 100 new
worlmen and is operating his factory nn-
til nine O'Clock every evening.
A grape juice company opened thar
new factory yesterday and considerable
brand new machinery has been placed In
the plant. 1t is the intention to fur
nish a home market for the entire grape
crop in this section. A flint glass manu-
factory has more orders than can be
slied for many months to come. Tbs
blowers took no vacation this summer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
TO FIGHT TIE MILK TRUST.

. A number of milk dealers of this city
met in Armory Hall yesterday afternoon
and formed the Hudson County Milk
Dealers Protective Association. NJ v.
Murphy was made chairman; John H.
Weastell was chosen secretary; R. T.
Boyd, treasurer, and J. ]. Lynch. SER
geant- -at-arms. Messrs. Murphy, Weastell
and E. Andrews were appointed a COM
mittee to attend meeting of the New
York dealers on Monday. The object of
the organization is TO fight the MILK
rr1tct
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-04
CORONER ON A STRIKE.
Refuses to Hold rnquests Unless
His Hills Ars Paid.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l
BURLINGTON, Sept. 4, 1S97.-Coroner
Lenuel c. Fisher has decided not to
hold an inquest in the case Of August
Mueller. who died suddenly on Sunday
while attending a picnic ON the Isaac
Grubb farm This course was taken be-
cause the Board of Freeholders has re-
fused to pay the bill presented by Cor
oner Fisher in the case of Nicholas A.
Schaffer. who attempted to kill his bride
and then shoot himself
The death of Mueller will probably not
be investigated unless Prosecutor Budd
takes the matter up and brings it to the
attention of the Grand Jury This is not
likely, however, as the doctors who made
the post-mortem examination of the body
say Mueller died OF apoplexy.