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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21

NEW DEMOCRATIC Club
Robert Davis Contemplates
an Organization ON the
Lines of Tam
many Hall.
WILL BEAR NO MANS NAME
He is Displeased at the Removal
of the Davis Associations
Headq uarters.
WILL BEAR NO MANS NAME

The Robert Davis Association at a meet
ing last night decided to move out of the
present quarters in Mercer street into
the rooms over Garretson & Donaldzon's
saloon, No. 81 Newark avenue The deci-
sion to make the change was arrived at
only after hot fight and it is probable
that there will be trouble in the assocl2-
ton. Robert Davis was opposed to the
change. and unless he alters his opinion
he will compel the association to select
some other name than his. Mr.. Davis IS
mad and declares that the charge was
made to accommodate few young fes-
lows who want to be in a place where la
dies may admire them.
The rooms at No. 81 Newark avenue
were originally built for the P. H. O'Neiu
Association At that time the association
was prosperous and the high rent was
paid without difficulty. When the asso-
cations name was changed to the Robert
Davis Association the standard bearer
suggested that cheaper quarters be en-
gagged ON some less conspicuous street
than Newark avenue. The old homestead
Of the MacKenzies at No. 46 Mercer street
was decided upon. The house was large
one and the arrangement of rooms was
such as TO require very few alterations.
Those who approved the change of head
quarters last night declared that the at
tendance at rooms on a lively thorough
fare would be greater and would result in
more interest being taken In the club.
Robert Davis said he was willing to do
anything to make the clubhouse attrac>
tive, but he would not submit to rooms be-
ing located on the city's principal thor
oughfare.
When the association rooms were on
Newark avenue before complaints were
frequently made to Davis that some of the
younger members conducted themselves in
a manner scarcely gentlemanly. At one
time it was charged that ladies who passed
the entrance to the club were frequently
insulted by the things called "mashers''
who hung about the entrance It was to
prevent repetition of such occurrences
that Davis opposed the change. He VIII,
he says, organize a new association. It
will not be named after any individual in
the county. but will be formed on the same
line as the Tamnany Society OF New
York.
Davis declaration that he viii compel
tAto fctSSOC4AthoA ~ NfOp d44S sitaAC las
caused d stir in political circles. The mem
bers of the association who are all his
friends are wondering what the outcome
of the trouble will be.
Treasurer Heller reported last night that
of the one thousand tickets sent out for
the annual BAN TO be held'in Woods Hall
on January 28 only eleven have heen re-
turned. The bar privileges on that occa-
sion We're sold for S465.
Twenty-two members were elected and
sixteen propositions received and referred
to the Membership Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
WANTS PUBLIC DEFENDERS.
New York,s Woman Lawyer Starts
the Latest Crank scheme

ALRANY, N. Y, Jan. 21, 1S97.-Mrs.
Clara Foltz, an attorney and counsellor
at law, in Temple Court, New York City,
brought to Albany today for introduce
tion in the State Legislature bill to ere
ate the office of Public Defender, pro-
vide for his election, define his duties and
fix his compensation in the several coun-
ties and cities of New York
The bill provides that they shall be
elected by the qualified electors of each
county or city and county, at the general
election to be held in the year of 1897,
and at the general election every third
year thereafter, a Public Defender, who
shall hold office for three years from and
including the first day of January next
succeeding his election.
Any lawyer who has been resident
of the county or city and county for one
year shall be eligible to the office of Pub
lie Defender.
The Public Defender, when authorized
by the Board of Supervisors, Board of
Aldermen or other legislative body of
any county or city and county, in which
he is Public Defender, may appoint one
or more assistants. Every assistant Pub
counsellor at law in this State and shall
be resident of the county or city and
county IN which the service is to be per-
formed.
The Public Defender shall attend all
criminal courts, and appear for and de-
fend all persons charged with violation
of the raw. who are without counsel and
who desire an attorney to appear for
them; also, to attend the courts and
boards of charities and appear for and in
behalf of al persons charged with being
insane
The Public Defender of any county or
city and county, in which a capital or
other important criminal action is to be
tried, may with the APPROVAL of a sjHdgesor
justice of the court in which the action
is to be tried, employ counsel to assist
penses thereof. duly certified by the judge
presiding at the trial shall be a charge
upon, the county or city and county In
which the Indictment was found or in
formation filed.
The Board of Supervisors, Board of
Aldermen or other legislative body Of
the county or city and county shall pro-
vide suitable rooms, for the, use Of the
Public Defender and shall ffxshis salary
or compensation and that of his assist
ants ana employees, and the same shall
be q charge upon the county or city and
county.
Nothing in this act shah be construed
TO prevent any person from employing
special counsel to defend him to limit his
right therein, and such special counsel
may appear and defend him alone, or may
jein therein with the Public Defender at
the option and discretion of the defendant
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
ONE MORE BLOW FOR
M'd0WAN.
specia, to tho .sc,sep caty Nsaus.

TRENTON, Jan. q, 1S97.--Judgment for
$4,000 was entered by default in the
Mercer Court today against ex-Mayor
Frank A. MCGOWAN in the suit of J. Hen
ry Darrah. Mcgowan and Darrah were
joint promoters of the New York and
Philadelphia Traction Company, organ
lied in 1884, and since sold to other par
ties. MCGOWAN was president and Dar-
rah treasurer The suit in which the
judgment was rendered today was
brought by Darrah for one-half of his
salary and one-half of the cash advanced
IN pushing the enterprise, the understand
ing according to Darrah being that Ma
g3Wan and he were to be equally respoa-
s!bie for all liabilities Mcgowan put IN
no DEFENSE and the judgment was given
Tor the full amount claimed with interest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
AIger,s CHANCES Good.

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21, Ss7-Senator j.
G. Burrows, of Michigan, and ex-Con-
gresham Pierce of st. Louis, called on
Major Mckinley this morning. Senator
Burrows came for a further talk about
General Alger for the Cabinet The indi-
cations point strongly to the appointment
of General Alger to the position OF Secre-
tary of War. Senator'S Lodge and Hoar
of Massachusetts may be here Friday
morning to discuss the New England situ-
alton.
Four of the men whc, were prominent in
the delegation of ex-C.onfederate soldiers
who called on Major Mckinley during the
campaign, visited Canton this forenoon
and paid their respects to the Presidents
elect. They were General John R. Boiler,
Colonel John A. Gibson, A. F. Funkhauser,
Governor Heidrick all from the Shenan-
doah Valley, Va They came to urge the
appointment of an ex-Confederate soldier
to the Cabinet.
Territorial Delegate N. F. Murphy, Of
Arizona, was a. caller at the Mckinley re-
sidence this morning.
Senators Lodge and Hoar of Massacfu-
setts have telegraphed that a party of
Boston gentlemen will call on Major Nc
Kinley Friday. 1t is supposed they are
coming In the interest of Ex-Governor
Long.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
d
DI ED.
sINGLER-0n Tuesday. j January 49,, 1887.
LottSe eldest daughter of Theodore

sINGLER-@n Tuesday. January 49,, 1897.
LottSe. eldest daughter of Theodore
and the late Annsea Singler.
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her father, S2lls
Payqnla avenue, on Frid.ay d Ja1a5rary e
G. Church, where 8 solemn high mass will
be offered up for the happy repose of her
SOUL
TRUsCoTTs-on Wednesday, january 20.
1897 Catharine, beloved wife of George
Truscott, aged 40 years.
Relatives and friendSyare invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No TAP Jersey avenue, on Friday, january
e. at two P. M.
VILE.-In this city, on Tuesday, January
49, 1897, Sarah, widow OF the late
James T. Vile
Relatives and friends of the family are
from her late residence, No. 57sStorm ave-
nue., on Friday, January q, at twosP. NJ;
thence to the Bergen Reformed Church.
WOOD.-On Tuesday. January 19 1897, at
his residence, No. 81 Ninth street,
William S. Wood, aged q years.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
employees of Wells, Fargo & Company's
Express. are invited to attend the funeral
service at his late residence ON Thursday.
january q, at S p. NJ.
Interment at convenience of family.
Brooklyn and Plainfield papers please
copy.
ARCHIBALD.-On Thursday, January q,
1897, Susie, the beloved wife of Harry
Archibald.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attendsthe funeral
from her late residence, No. 167 Third
street, on Saturday. January %, at two
P. NJ.
Interment in New York Bay Cemetery.
FOSTER.-In this city, on Thursday,
January 21, 1897, John Foster.
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence, Plainfield avenue, near Duncan
avenue on Saturday, January 49, ar ,2-,SSo
KELLY-On Tuesday, January 10. 1887.
John, beloved husband of Annie Kelly,
aged so years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, 217 First street.
thence to st. Mary's Church, where q
high mass Will be offered for the happy
repose of his SOUL
SWIFT-In this city, on Wednesday, Jan:
uary 20, 1897, James n. Swift, aged sS
years.
Letter Carriers, are invited TO attend
the funeral service from his late resi-
dence 10 Garrison avenue, on Sunday,
January "a, at two p. N.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
JBFPERS0N BEFORE GEORGE.
Incident Showing THAT Arkansas ,1s
Not wholly ssEsecenstruetea,,NzE

LITFEE ROCK. Ark. Jan. 2l, 1891
Six years ago this month the Arkansas
Legislature passed a bill apprcpriating
$500 for painting of Jefferson Davis, and
instructed the SergeailtSat- Arms to hang
it over the Speakers chair, a place for
merlys occapieds by q portrait of George
Washington. Yesterday Jacob King of
Stone county introduced the following
resolutions relative to the p3cture:-
BE 1t resolved, by the House of Rep
resentatives of the State of Arkansas.
that Jefferson Davis picture be removed
from where 1t now hangs sand placed to
the left of the Speakers stand. where
General George Washington's picture
now hangs, and that General George
Washingtonss picture be placed over the
Speakers stand, where Jefferson Davis
picture now hangs"
The House, by an overwhelming ma
jority, rejected the resolution. Mr. King
says ne was in the Confederate Army
and with General Lee at the. surrender
at Appomattox and Introduced thesreso-
luton at the urgent rreahest OF his con-
StituentS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
ARMING AGAINST THE BISHOP.

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 1891. "A special from
Bay City, Mich, says:--At the examina-
tion of Rev Father Bogacki. of st.
Stanislaus Church, in the police court
yesterday, Joseph Bartkowsik detailed
how he went as a committeeman to tell
Father Bogacki to pack his satchel and
leave the place. While he was standing
on the front porch ringing for admission,
which had been denied, some one smashed
the glass The Poles, against whom the
decision of the Bishop was given in the
st. Stanislaus Church controversy are
arming themselves with revolvers and
threaten to flood the yard of St. Stanis-
lausa with blood the next time an en-
counter occurs. They have twenty men
guarding the church premises, twelve by
night and eight by day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
MISS PALMER MAY NOT DIE

MAMARONECK, N. Y, Jan. 21, 1897
Miss Gertrude Palmer, who was shot by
her brother on Tuesday evening, is re-
ported slightly better this morning, and
the family express hope of her ultimate
recovery. The attending physicians, how
takes no nourishment and her wonderful
vitality Is all that keeps her alive.
The inquest into the death of Mrs.
f. aer me Tan anu hgT Ha Sph tbis eyn w pc nea
o'clock. The funeral of Mrs. Palmer and
her son Leonard took. place this after
noon. A despatch was received by the
Palmer's physician, Tr. Flemington, of
Toronto, saying. she WIS completely pros
trated at her husbands horrible crime,
and could not possibly come home.''
There is no clue as to, the whereabouts
of the murderer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
CROOK IN TIE TOLLS.
McKenna Caught in BuGalo--Wanted
In Jersey City.

Charles McKenna, who was captured in
Buffalo yesterday is, it is alleged, a
noted crook and forger He has by forg-
ing the names of prominent men to let
ters. asking for passes, travelled all over
the country.
1t is also charged against him that he
supplied ticket scalpers with the passes
he obtained on the forged notes. He is
ment houses to the extent of perhaps
$4,000.
He has many aliases and masqueraded
in this city as Charles Burns. He not
only procured railroad passes in this city
but managed to get away with a $IS5
diamond ring from a Hebrew dealer of
Montgomery street. The New York au-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
WOMEN INHALB GAS.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H, Jan. q, 1897
This morning narrow escape from suffo-
cation by coal gas occurred to Mrs. Meihit-
able Sargent and her daughter, Miss Marie
Smart, who reside at No. Gate street, oc-
clpying the upper part Of the house with
Mr. Clifford. Woodbury.. The latter re-
turned home shortly before ten O'Clock
and noticed g strong smell Of gas coming
from the room occupied by Mrs, Sargent
and daughter. On investigation both were
found to be in bed in an unconscious con-
dttion. A physician was summoned and af-
ter thirty minutes labor both were re-
stored to consciousness. .;--ssssS :
n Death would have ensted si fstheir cen6i-
.stions had rS1nasRed ltadlscovered fifteen
minutes longer.
get out of bed, but was unable to do so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
M'KENNA's CABINET PROSPECT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. n, 1ss7.-Ho
Joseph McKenna, Judge of the United
States Circuit Court, arrived In this city
last evening direct fiomS Canton, where
he has been in conference with President
elect Mckinley.
II have been to Canton" said Judge
Mckenna to representative of the
United Associated Presses, "and I have
talked with the President-elect concern
ing the Cabinet and concerning my taking
a position therein. But I wish to say
that some statements have been made in
the newspapers concerning me that are
not Just SO. l do not deny that I may
enter President McKinleyss Cabinet. but
there are some obstacles which may pre-
vent my doing so.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
PAVA SEES 0LNEY.

Z. WASHINGTON, Jam q, 1ss7.-Baron
Fava, the italian Ambassador, called on
Secretary Olney today in the course of
the regular diplomatic reception hours,
which are every Thursday. He says he
has been unable to take advantage of the
leave of absence granted by his govern
ment on account of the matters requiring
his attention and he has therefore been
compelled to return to Washington for a
few weeks. He will not reopen the en-
bassy here, but will stop at a club as long
as his presence is required
Secretary Olney's other callers today
included the Venezuelan, Russian, Japan
ese, Guatemalan, Chilean, Central Ameri-
can and Spanish ministers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
BOARD OF TRADE DINNER.
Distfn gu7sl,ed Men VIII Ne Present
at the Annual Rauuuet


The Dinner Committee of the Board of
Trade, have decided on january Is, next
Thursday, as the date for the annual
dinner which will be held in the Hotel
Washington. A great demand isabeing
made for tickets in consequence Of the
distinguished speakers who will ATTEND.
Mr. Warner Miller, who feilsoutside the
breastworks on a memorable occasion,
will be the star, and surrounding him
there will be Senator Foster M.
voorhees,, Congressman Fowler and
McEwan, Major q. K. Papghorn, DR..
Shaw. editor of the Review of Reviewss'
and there'll be others. The committee
have done everything possible tolmake the
mental part of the evening of the first
order; the hotel will take care of the
rest.
The invited guests will include Mayor
Wanser and presidents of Others Boards
Of Trade in the State. and among, those
who pay their V viii, of course. be- the
prominent people, socially, oficially and
politically in JerseySc City, who. no one who
enjoys a good thing ever dreams of MISS
ing Board of Trade dinner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
SAVINGS BANK SUDDENLY CLOSED

DES- MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 2l 1Ss7.-The
German Savings Bank. the second largest
bank in the city in roint of deposits.
closed its doors shortly before eleven
O'Clock A notice posted on the door
states that the bank is in the. hands OF
the assignee, Blackburn, who only two
week ago became its cashier Francis
Geneser is. President and his son. j. W.
Geneser, cashier up to two weeks ago
is Vice. President. The banks capital is
10000, which it was about to Increase to
SIS, Co., as its deposits Were up to the
legel limit for precent capital
The bank owed depasitors at its last
report on the 9th instant 1854, ,15S. II. and its
a great surprise.
Great crowds surround the door of the
bank, but there are nt, signs Of runs on
other banks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
ALyENA A TOTAL LOSS.

QUARANTINE, s. IL, Jan. a.. 1ss7-It
is reported by passing tugs that the
waters of the lower bay are covered with
drifting cargo, house and cabin fittings
from the steamer Alvena.
The Atlas Line steamer Alps, which arr
rived this morning from West Indian
ports, reports that the steamer Alvena' $
deckhouses are all washed OFF and the
sea is making complete breach over the
vessel. Her bridge and cargo derricks are
all gone also. Cargo, is washing out of
the vessel, and the prospects are that she
will soon go to pieces.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
MEDAL FOB A HERO.

WASHINGTON, JAM q, 1S97.-A medal
of honor has been awarded to Michael
Dougherty, late private Company M, 18th
Pennsylvania Cavalry, for most distin-
guished gallantry in action, at jefferson,
Va. October Il, 1863 This soldier, at
the head of his company, dashed across
an open field, exposed to a deadly fire
from the. enemy and succeeded in dis
lodging them from an occupied house
which he and his comrades defended for
several hours against repeated attacks,
thus preventing the enemy from flanking
the position of the Union forces.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
FELL FORTY FEET.
Lineman Sustains Perhaps Fatal
Injuries This Afternoon.

Peter Sorrenson. a lineman Of No. 166
Sixth street. Hoboken. 81 3taned probably
fatal injuries this afternoon by falling
from the cross beam of telegraph pole
forty feet above the sidewalk. He was
at work on a pole near the bell tower, at
Newark and Railroad avenues, when he
lost his balance and fell. He erdeavored
to save himself by grabbing some of the
wires below him. He was unable to hold
on owing to the electrical currents He
dropped on his back and was unconscious
when picked up. An ambulance was SUM
moned and he was removed to st,
Francis Hospital. The accident was wit
messed by a number of people 80
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
OANoVAs CONFIDENT.
BIZ Gable to the Untted Pr.ss,

MADRID, JAN q, 1sS7.-At the Cabinet
Council held yesterday Premier Canovas
declared fimself confident of the speedy
success of the Spanish military operations
IN Cuba, and announced that he would
soon submit to the Council of State plan
OF the reforms which dt is proposed to
institute in that colony.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Uu Gable to tae United Press.

IT Ott1to % I'to OItitEUI7cSs-
LONDON, Jan. q, s1ss7.-Solicftor- Cen
eral Fitzpatrick and Lawyer Russell Of
Manftoba, who are, CHARGED with the mis-
sion Of presenting the Manitoba school
case Ito the Vatican, have started for
Rome. They are the bearers of a full
statement Of the Manitoba school situa-
ton Sthfchs they have 5asts Completed ard
VIII n~present Stos sthe Pope.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
a Eanuhla Raeck Tunncl.

A double deck tunnel is the project oi
the Metropolitan District. of London, fol
Facilitating trafflc on its underground link
IN that city. The present underground
line has a double track, and 1t is proposed
to build two single track tunnels at sosn:
distance below this line, to be used for
express trains. there being only one sta.
tinn between the terminus and the poini
where the low level line will rise to th:
grade Of the existing line.-Elxchange
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
RECEIVED BY THE POPE.
81 Cob1s d, tbe IJ,,ifes Pre-,

ROME. Jan. q. 1S97-The Pope gave a
RECEPTION this morning to the Roman
aristocracyswho were headed by Prince
Ruspoli, His Holiness addressed his
guests. recalling the old ties of the no
biltty to the. Vatican, and melted them to
90 everything possible to preserve and
support theS church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
WELL-KNeWN TBUTONIAN A SUI
eide.
Special ia the Jerseg C:ty Nc,es

TRENTON, Jan. q, 1S97-Phifipg Hide
brecht, brotheriof George Hiidebrecht- a
prominent restaurateur, shot himself in
the head last night in the yard of his
residences on Sweets avenue. He was
found an hour later lying dead in the
snow. He had been mentally urseund
for several years. He was forty years
viye him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
ONE OF BUTLER's VIOrfM.;

sEIgNgEY MS W.. 5an. Il, 1891. The
body of Lesagh, a supposed victim Of
Frank Butler, alias Captain Lee Weller,
the Australian murderer, who is believed
to have taken passage for San Francisco
on board the British bark Swanhflda. has
been found buried In the Black Ranges,
near Parkss. e s ,s-, 2 -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
NEW GERMAN TARIFF.
Bu Cable to t5le United Press

BERLIN, Jan. a. 1ss7.--In the Reichstag
today Count PosadowskyWeh elmer, Minis
ter of the Imperial Treasury, stated that
the Government was preparing a new GUS
toms tariff designed to reform the defects
in the existing commercial treaties which
would terminate in 1904
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
Nox That Kind.

Cochin-Ch Rooster. What sort of a
dog is that new one see around the barn
yard?'
Ieghorn Rooster-.I hear he is a set
ter"
Cochin China Rooster (contemptuously)
5-s'Pishi A setter? I'll bet my wife can
beat him. wings down on dozen eggs,
and give him ten hours. start Puck S.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
DEATHS FROM THE.PLAGUE.

BOMBAY, Jan. q, 1s97.-The official re-
turns of the health authorities for the past
week show that the number of deaths
from the bubonic plague was 47O.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
TRY0g, SURGEON GENERAL.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 1897. Surgeon
General Tryon was today promoted to the
highest rank of the naval medical corps.
filling the vacancy caused by the retire
qnent of Medical Director Henry M. Wells.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-21
GUIANAls GOLD.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

COLON, Colombia, Jan. q, 1S97.-The
official returns of the output of the
gold mines of British Guiana for the year
1896 show that it was in excess of s., ,250 90