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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
GHICAGO'S REVOLUTION.

CHICAGO, April Z, 1S97.-The Mayor
atty vote complete is as follows
Carter H. Harrison {Democrat), 144,S2S;
J. M. Harlan Qndependent), 67.072. N. G.
Sears (RepubIican), 57,566; w. Hesing
CBusiness administrator, 1916; John
Glembeck (Social-Labor), 1925; H L.
Parmlee (Prohibitionist, S52; j. I. Pearce
Jr. QndependenD, eS6; F. Howard Collier
independently, 49, Total 2S7, 4S4 Harri-
sons plurality. T,756. Harrison's major
ity over all, 2,222
Complete returns from all the wards
show the election of twenty-three Demo-
cratic Aldermen, six Republicans and
I'VE, lxe dnde4pend!ssnts dn4s !s, AS result the
over all in the next council.
Inc Municipal Voters League. formed
dIWso Two Years ago for the express purpose
u improving the complexion of the CITY
Council, succeeded in electing only seven
OF the twenty-one endorsed candidates.
me man whose defeat was most de-
slped 81 ,ay, ny the League, Alderman Jim
Ieader or the council gang, was UP for
feated -
Lane, the League candidate did not win
out put received sufficient support to
cause the election of Joseph r. Francis
democrat, the first time a Democrat has
ever rgr represented f the Twelfth ward.
\ Ihe Democratic ticket was led by Har-
rison, some of the other Democratic can
oldates running more than twelve thous-
and votes behind
According to the ssRecord y tI,a vote for
the Democratic ticket was Increased
through Republican strength thrown by
fESepupiican fS machine politicians, such as
Hertz and Sheriff Pease. who in the finaI
roundup feared the election of Harlan
the Independent candidate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
LAFAYETTE AWAKE.
Great Gathering at shipman's
Hall, Last Evening Rous-
ing Speeches Hoos'
Manly Talk.

There was an enthusiastic gathering
bf the Democrats of Lafayette in Ship
mans Hall. Lafayette and Pine streets.
last night to ratify the regular Demo-
cratic nominations and protest against
the recent unstatesmanlike and unconsti-
tutional acts of the Republican legislators
1T Trenton. The hall was packed to the
doors. In the audience were many Re
pubiicans who will repudiate the recent
hisgraceful acts of their party leaders by
voting straight Democratic ticket next
Tuesday.
The meetings was called by the Sixth
Ward Democratic Association and Wm.
J. Kelly. president of the association and
candidate for Alderman from the ward,
presided. James A. Trumbull was secre-
tary of the meeting. Prior to the speech
making the folloyNng resolutions were
read and unanimously adopted
Resolved That the Sixth Ward Demo-
cratic Association heartily eommends the
geoman work done by Senator William
D. DAILY and Hon. Allan L. McDermott
1t Trenton in having the vicious bill
declared Unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court of New jersey, and that a vote of
hanks be given to those two eminent
Psm1crats Pc, g, rats fer the magnifcent fight
Resolved, That this club heartily favors
the nomination of Senator William %.
DAILY as the next Democratic candidate
Tor Governor of the State of New Jersey.
Resolved, That the Sixth Ward Demo-
sratic Association of Jersey City, which
vas organized for the perpetuation Of
Democratic principles and for the pur-
tose Of recommending for public Office
t0nest and fearless Democrats heartily
mdorses the candidates put forward at
he coming sprins election by the
Democracy Of Jersey City, and that each
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
MORE TROLLEY GREED
Rutherford Road Attempts to
Steal a Strip of Land in
Hoboken - Owners
Object.

A., ,,a,+;...
an eAeiaihs scene was witnessed this
morning at the foot of First street Ho-
boken. when the Iersozr rr;tzr IJo1,a,-s,.
ai.u feuehefIord railway attempted to
seize portion of the sidewalk in front
of tba IIoton,, Ars1,,.,,,...., =. - = ~
f,,trs..- Soi'ipe 'I, sarnlsh manu-
laceory On Whlch TO lay trolley tracks.
The factory is situated within twenty
feet from the yvast ss1ora "a
= 80 .'AAoie aiiu n4fie hsili-
loaus, Whlcn run along at the foot of
the Hill. When the West Shore and Erie
roads granted nernniesion 4, 49, +,-,,..-
- - sne eroliey
:, - cioSs their tracks at grade
they did so upon the understanding that
it would be only until tha T2,,+bo,ear5
fsoy,nan,, oe,,,s ...... s1st.9i wv ~ y
p'is Souio cons.ruct a lrestle and
cross overhead. The trestle has now been
constructed at the foot If saoo,,d e,tx,.t
The troI,ax, e,. s.ieel.
y .Aoiiey sAs ele'eAs iuh aiohg FIRST street
ana IN order to reach the trestle an in
cline was erected from First strao+ ~ A.
railroad Tho ;nol;,,a = - e1ie
"a o,oso a. - las peeh construct
eu close TO MeSsrs- HOtopp e. Co.'s build
ing. So close is it that in turning the
corner TO reach tba tres+1e, A., I,,.41sss, -
- 'iie erestie the rutherford
eoiupsiuy has completely taken possession
of fully fifteen feet of Hotopn r M .
sidewalk = - ?
The first infimatfon r1r+a,.,, O. n,
of the troIlev co,.,na,l,,s soipp 9 20. nad
when Mr. Willian Hntgo,s,, sf,tg iaesnlion was
the firm arrived AZ fbs e e1tar ndsir,pe1 ~ u
Ynorr1ir,o a,,d f,,s,,,7 ir1S va tlllS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
SEVENTH WARD RALLY.
GreenviIiinns Endorse the Ticket
Resolutions and Speeches.

At meeting held last evening under
auspices of the Seventh Ward Demo-
cratic Club, at their headquarters, Boule-
ward and Greenyille avenue, there was a
large attendance and much enthusiasm
was manifested Michael J. Pagan,
member of the Executive Committee of
the County Committee, was selected as
Chairman. Miles McCarron was Secre-
tary. The meeting was addressed by
Senator William D. Daily, Counselor
James F. Madden, Alderman Henry Gott-
hardt, Counselor Thomas F. Noonan.
Candidate for Mayor Edward Hoos, Can
Gidates for Street and Water Commits
sioners James S. Nolan and ANTHONY
Bauck, and Candidate for Constlhle,
Henry A. Woeckener.
The following resolutions were adopted /:
Whereas. The Republican party Of Jer-
sey City has attempted to arrogate to it.
self the right to name as the officials Of
Jersey City for longer term than was
selves for the suffrage of the voters nl hav-
ing the constitutional right to select such
officials, and
Whereas, Such action was endorsed bv
the past corrupt State Legislature and
approved by strong partisan Governor;
and
Whereas. By decree of the s,,nra,,e
Court of this State such arrogant and IN
solent attempts to 1egislate into Office
ard power men who were elected for a
stated period were declared contrary ia
the spirit of constitutional liberty: and
Whereas, The Republican party through
and by its party management, has
loaned itself to such a debased sentiment
for personal aggrandizement and per
sonal private gain as evidenced by such
action; and
Whereas, the principle of self-govern-
ment has been assailed in this particular
instance. in which the right CT the voter
was attempted to be abridged; there
fore be it
Resolved, That we, the voters in meet
ing assembled, condemn and denounce
the action Of the Republican party for
the impudence presumed, and as well as
for their efforts as party in attempt
ing to force upon the taxpayers Of Jer-
sey City the outrageous and scandalous
water contract under the guise of de-
mand for pure water;
Resolved, That we commend to the
taxpayers and voters Of Jersey City the
names placed in nomination by the Demo-
cratic party:-For Mayor, Edward Hoos:
for AIderman-at-Large, William f. Mid
lige; for Members of the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners ANTHONY
Hauck and James S. Nelan, to be voted
for at large throughout the city; and for
Alderman of the Seventh Ward Henry
Gotthard: for Constable. Henry A
Resolved, That we Congratulate our
brethren of the Democratic party IN Ohio
and Michigan for the grand victory at
tafnad over bossism and corrupt wealth.
as exsmpllhsd 81 the Republican ailtocs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
INSURGENT CAMPS DES-
TROYED.
[By Gable to The Associated Press. !

"
HAVANA, April Z, lss7.--A detachment
OF troops from cimarenes, Province of
Matanzas, while accommodating the
Heights Of Union, was fred upon at the
Audaz plantation. The troops replied to
the fire. drove the enemy back and con-
tinued to the farm of La Vaca, on the
neights of Dichesa. where the Govern
ment force destroyed seven iEsurgent
camps, camp after four hours fighting, and
dislodged the enemy from entrenched po-
sltlons at the point of the bayonet. The
insurgents were commanded by Clements
5omez and Regina Alfonso They left
tWenty-eight men killed on the field The
troops lost five men killed and had sew
eral wounded
Captain General Weyler arrived at
Jucare. Province of Puerte Principe, at
three O'Clock yesterday morning, on board
the Spanish gunboat Satellite. From that
vessel ne Was landed in boat at the
Diego Velasquez wharf at A. M. There
ne round General Arelas, the latter's aide
de-ca1np and the local authorities wait
ing to receive him.
After the usual compliments had been
exchanged, the Captain General visited
several of the forts along the military
nne, accompanied by his Chief of Staff.
co4onel Escibane General Weyler ex-
pressed himself as being highly satisfied
with the Qualifications
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07

DIED.

BOUCHER ISuddenly, in this CITY. on
Monday, April 8, 1897 John Boucher,
aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services on
Wednesday, April Z, at eight P. NJ, from
his late residence, No. Is West Hamilton
place. Interment at Castleton, N Y, on
Thursday, April 8.
VAN WINKLE.-At his late residence
No. 3Q31s Eighth street, on Monday
April 5, 1897, Jacob C. Van Winkle
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the North
Baptist Church, Jersey avenue and
Fourth street, on Thursday. April 5. at
two P. NJ.
O,BRIEN-Arthur j. O'Brien.
Funeral from his late residence, No so
Meregr alelos,T. street Friday. morning, at $50
where solemn mass of requiem viii be
offered for the repose of his soul.
ROBlNSON.-On Tuesday. April 6. 1897.
at Camden, S. c., Frank 6. Robinson,
son OF Charles and Martha P. Robin
Funeral notice later
WILLIAAdSON.-O Tuesday. April &
lssa, James A. Williamson, in his s1st
Funeral from the residence of his son.
neon noon Apr April 8, upon the arrival Of the
clay streets at 2:30 P. M.
lnterment at convenience of the family.
EE1RLICH-On Tuesday, April 6. 1897
Matilda, widow of the late Robert
Ehriich, aged 81 years and months.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited t, attend the funeral on Thurs
day, April 8, at P. NJ, from the resi-
denee Of her daughter, No. 81 Monticello
avenue.
GAIyIN-on Monday, April !. 1897
Michael F., beloved son Of Thomas
= and Mary Agnes Calvin, In his S0th
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of his parents, No
2o5 Coles street. on Thursday, April S, at
10 a. M. thence to ST. Michael's r. c.
Church. where a mass of requiem will
be offered for the happy repose of his
soul.
JoHNSoN-on Tuesday, April 6, 1897, at
her late residence, No. 155 Van Horne
street, Clara Emma Johnson, beloved
wife of Thomas M. Johnson.
Funeral services from the Salem Bap-
tist Church, on Sunday, April IL, at two
lily are requested to attend.
KENT-On Wednesday, April Z, 1887,
George. Harry infant son of Lillian
and John It, Kent, Jr.
Funeral private.
KLEEMANN-On Tuesday. April 6. 1897
Edward, beloved son of Louise and the
late Peter Kleenann, aged years and
10 months.
Funeral from his late residence, No s
Greenville avenue, Greenville, on Thurs
day, April $, at 2 P. NJ. Relatives and
friends are invited
MURRAY.-At her late residence, No. lis
West Side avenue on Tuesday, April
>, 1897, Helen Orr, wife Of Andrew
Murray
Friends Of the family, also members of
zeredatha Lodge, No. 131. F. & A. NJ,
Mount Vernon Chapter, No. 8, r. A. Nj,
ere respectfully invited to attend the
funeral on Thursday, April s, at4P. NJ,
from the FIRST Presbyterian Church,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
GORDY ARRAIGNHD.

GEORGETOWN. Del, April Z, 1897
James M. Gordy. the alleged murderer of
Mrs Mary Lewis, was brought before
the Court today to plead to the indict-
ment returned last night by the Grand
Jury. It took ten minutes to read the
indictment, during which time Gordy
stood with his eyes closed, his right hand
raised with his elbow resting on the dock
rail-, and trembled like an aspen leaf
When this trying ordeal was concluded
he pleaded not guilty in voice audible
only to those who were within a few feet
OF him. He said he would be tried by
God and his country. The trial was set
taken back to Jail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

A rousing Democratic ratification meet
ing IS to be held in the rooms Of the
Robert Davis Association tonight. Ad-
dresses will be made by prominent speak
ers. Taxpayers. are particularly request
ed to be present.
Inc Third Ward Democrats will hold a
mass meeting tonight in the rooms Of the
Third Ward Club. The issues Of the
campaign will be discussed by competent
speakers.
The First Ward Democratic Club has
arranged an open-air meeting for Satur-
gay night, at Warren and Morris streets.
senator Daily will be there.
Allan L. McDermott and as many of
the candidates as possible will be at Ber-
gen Hall Saturday night where a joint
meeting is to be held under the auspices
OF the Sixth Eighth and Ninth wards.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
AMERIous CLUB MEETS.

The Americus Club held their regular
weekly meeting last evening in their
clubrooms on Grove street and it was a
Wen attended one. Two new members
were elected and one application for mem
bership was received. After the meeting
speeches were made by several members
OF tn club urging tn members to get out
and hustle for all the Republican candi-
dates on the ticket
All arrangements have been completed
Tor the outing that will be held on Tues
day, June Is, and the members predict
that it will be the largest ever held by
the club.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
!. Boswell, J. R. Wright, G. e. Lit


7 move, Bishop, that the bar Of the
Isa house be fixed at the tenth pillar said
This Is no place for q bar said the
Rev. solomon Parsons, Prohibition can
didate for Governor a few years ago.
You'll y o., find one at your hotel" (Roars
OF ol laughter, in which the Bishop joined.)
The. tenth pillar was fixed as the limit
or the bar of the house
The characters of the following super
annuated preachers were passed: d:-Thos.
=; Dedriek, Daniel E. F'rambes, w
Chamberlin and John W. Seran Dates
q committee meetings were fixed and
the mornings. session closed.
The Rev. DIR. G. L. yVilding of He'd
ding Church, Jersey City, made an adj
dress this afternoon at the annual ami
versary Of the Womans Home Mission
ary Society. He spoke of the work of the
society, the machinery of the organiza-
ton and the results Of its work in fif-
teen years. During that time he said
1T had raised Silt 900 and now owns prop
erty worth 100000 1t has "a homes for
training deaconesses, q industrial
schools, and has headquarters in Chi
cago and Cincinnati and homes in Bos-
ton, Philadelphia and New York. The ad-
dress IVES loudly applauded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
THE QUEEN ON WALES YACHT.

IBy Cable to The. Associated Press
NICE, April Z, 1S97.-Queen Victoria
visited the Prince of Wales racing cut
ter Britannia today and conferred the
medal of the Victorian Order upon Cap
tain Carter the yachts commander.
The Prince Of Wales received Her Ma
jesty and party on board Britannia and
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden GoeIet and
Captain Paget to the Queen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
TO FREEZE OUT FOREIGN GRUB
[By Cable to The Aggociated PRESS

[Ey Cable to The Associated Press.
LONDON, April 7, 1Ss7.-Mr. John K.
y Wingdeld-Digby, Conservative, Mem
Der for the North Division of Dorset
shire, moved the second reading of the
agricultural Marks bill today in the
House of Commons This is a drastic
measure intended to prevent the fraudu-
lent sale of foreign meat and cheese as
British products
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
ITO Check War RHaterla, Exports.

LONDON. April Z. 1s97.-The English
n newspapers say that the authorities are
taking unusual precautions at British
ports to prevent the clandestine EXPORT
or war material. Detectives are report-.
ed to be on the alert at every fishing
ties of war material have been shiDued
from this. country to the Island Of Crete
and to the Transvaal during the past
three months 49,. f1.4N
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
POTTS AND WANsBR SPEAK.

The Young Mems Republican Club held
mass meeting in its rooms in Gregory
street last night In addition to the off
GERS of the club there were q hide-bound
republicans present. Mayor Wanser
was present. He told of the condition
OF the city when he entered Office May
crafty Candidate Potts told what he would
90 II elected William Klink spoke in
the same interesting strain.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
Dr. Naussn and Thirteen.

The safe return of the Fran is regarded
as a. lSnockdown blow to the thirteen SUI
perstition. There were thirteen men in
her crew. OF whom the thirteenth loined
at the last moment. All returned safe
and well, and none of them was iii at ai,v
time. or cause of anxiety. Then, too,
it was on the 18th clay of August that
Nanssen reached homie, and on the same
day the Fran got quit of the ice. seven.
months to day after (on January 10y she
had struck a southei'ly current TO these
cointldences 1t Is added that three litters
of thirteen pups We're born in Nansen's
paeHSof Eskimo dogs though a greater
number than six to7Ia litter Is unus,IaN.
and that just thirteen publishers bid for
his book after hisj return. .--.sf4 arner's
Rornad Table, 8
Hel1th ana vIgor are essential for success.
Therefore make yourself strong and healthy bv
taking Heo9's sagsapg Illlla~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
CONGRESS AIDS FLOOD VIor1Ms.

+ WASHINGTON, April Z, 1Ss7.-In the
House Mr.. Cathings of Mississippi intro
duced a joint resolution appropriating
$200,0o0 for the flood sufferers of the Mis-
slssIppi Valley. Mr.. Walker, Republican
or Massachusetts,, criticized the resolu-
ton, but finally voted for it. The resoIu-
ton passed both Houses and went to the
President, who Immediately signed it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
SPANS PHILIPPINE VICTORY.
by Gable to The Associated Press.1

IHy CdDIe 70 The Associated Press.
MADRID. April Z, 1S97.-An official de-
spatch received here from Manila, Capt.
tai of the Philippine Islands, announces
that the Spanish troops yesterday cap
tured San Francisco and Malabong
where the majority of the armed insuTr,
gents had sought refuge, after a fierce
stated, were routed with enormous loss
Seven hundred houses have been de-
stroyed at Touvo by a fire. which was
accidentally started. VS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
KING OF SIAM COMING.

GBy Cable to The Associated Press.
BANGKOK, April Z, 1897.-The King of
Siam, Chulalengkornal or, to give his fun
name, Semedetch Phra Paraminder Maha,
has started on his visit to Europe and
the United States.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
COMMISSIONER FEENEY VERY I'LL.

Police Commissioned John P. Feeney is
lying at his home III a dangerous con-
week ago. It settled on his lungs and he
is having a hard fight of it. Physicians
are at his bedside constantly. Mr.
IFeen9y's health has not been good for a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
M'KINLgY ON THE DOLPHIN.

WASHINGTON, April Z, ss7.-The
President and party embarked on the
Dolphin today for Jew days outing.
The party comprised the President and
the naval surgeon, and Secretary Porter
and wife.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
GRADUAL GAS REDUCTION.

ALBANY, N. Y, April Z, 1ss7.-senator
Cantor's one dollar gas bill for New
York city has been defeated in the SEN
ate and the Senate has passed the bill
reducing the price at the rate of five cents
per year until it is down to one dollar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEES To MBET

There will be an important meeting of
the Democratic Executive Committee ae
the Davis Associations rooms, No. as
Mercer street, this city, this evening, at
eight o'clock sharp. Business of import
ance will be transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
DROPPED DEAD en- THE STREET.

John H. Bowman, sixty years old. Of
No. 96 Phillip street, a blacksmith
dropped dead this morning in front Of
No. 234 Warren street while on his wav
home. Heart failure was the cause.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
slanevaro Not TsecaI,ed.
IBv t,abIe to nae Agsociatad pres. ! \

IBy Cable TO The Associated Press.1
ROME. April Z, 1S97.-It is sesni-of1icial-:
ly denied that Admiral Canevaro has re-
signed or that he has been recalled from
command of the International squadron
in Cretan waters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

eight P M. Thursday for New York eity
and Enthusiastically fair till Thurs
day night: slight change in the tempera-
ture; rlortherly Winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07
MATTERS or FAnr

New Jerseys best -four costs &C. more per
barrel than ordinary -four. put worth dollar
stores. Greene and Montgomery ssreetA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-07

racy in command from the National
Capital down, and hope that the honest
Voters of Jersey City will emulate their
determined and successful efforts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-02

clover hay cut and saved In fairly
good condition considerable "white
top" reported; some patches OF
clover too fiat to be caught by
mowers. White clover unusually
heavy. Timothy is very promising
and about ready to harvest. Corn
made excellent progress and Is
steadily improving; as a rule, it is
small, moderately clean and has
been well cultivated; cut worms
have done some damage. Gardens
did well. Many tobacco plants
reset during week; most plants are
yet rather small, and insects and
heat have combined to retard their
growth; at the close Of week the
crop had improved somewhat.
Early potatoes on market; small
and few in hills; bugs plenty.
Grapes, blackberries and rasp-
berries generally promising. Some
rot on grapes. Some raspb9rries
on market. Apple prospect poor
in most localities. Cherries, plums
and pears scarce. Locusts busy on
orchards in Vinton county.