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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
VICTORY CERTAIN.
Leader Davis Talks Con-
fidently About Demo-
cratic Success in
November.
COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETS TONIGHT
Ward Leaders Will Receive a
Gentle Hint That There Must
Be More Activity in the
Canvass.

There is to be meeting of the Demo-
cratic County Committee tonight. Inc
main object of the meeting is to nave
all the committeeman submit to the sec
retary the names of the challengers VINO
are to act at the several polling places
on Election Day. That the secretary
should have the names tonight is particu-
larly important.
Owing to the illness of Leader ROBERT
Davis, business of the campaign has TO
some extent been neglected, no one car
ing to undertake the work which Mr.
Davis has for years previously super
viseds Mr. Davis was out to-day. That
fact became known early, and as re-
suit his office in Mercer street has been
crowded all day.
The several candidates were in and by
the leader were advised what course to
pursue in making canvass.
There is a disposition among some OF
the precinct committeeman to neglect
their duties. This fact has caused Leader
Davis annoyance and trouble. Although
very little interest is being taken in the
election by voters generally, Mr.. Davis
urges all committeeman to organize their
respective clubs without delay and get to
work.
Although the Republican leaders con-
cede the election of the entire Democratic
ticket, 1t is known that they are making
a red hot fight: in fact, are making
mail canvass, which is something they
have not done heretofore.
1t is probable that Leader Davis will
have mail canvass made. He does not
propose leaving a stone unturned to elect
the Democratic ticket. With earnest work
he believes the Republican candidates can
be bowled over readily If. he says, the
Democratic Committeeman intend taking
chances of winning their precincts, the
Democratic candidates may get into trou-
BILE.
.It is every mans duty to get out at
once and work" he said this morning.
"Just because the fights not a local one
men should not neglect their duties 1t
Is perhaps unfortunate that l am unable
20 get out among our workers. 1t looks
like walk over, of course, but we must
not depend upon appearances. L would
suggest the clubs arrange meetings. The
Campaign Committee will furnish speak
ers. We have an opportunity now to show
the people how Republicans abused the
confidence that was placed in them. We
should not allow the opportunity to pass
without protiting By. It. Other elections
/. Ill follow THIS one
Leader Davis will give the committee
men a shaking up at tonight's meeting of
the committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
BRITISH FORCES UNITE.
Plan of Campaign Against the Afri-
dis So Far Successful.

lBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
SINILA, Oct. %, lS97-Despatch re-
ceived today from Kharappa announce
that the plan of campaign against the
insurgents has been SO far successfully
carried out that a junction has been eff
fected near Kharappa between the Brit
ish forces under General Sir Yeatman
Biggs and General Sir William Lockhart.
After the storming and capture of Dar-
ga1 Ridge, on the Samana Range, the
plan was for the latter TO push on so as
to hold the frontal hills and then continue
his advance to Kharappa, where he was to
join forces with the column under Sir
William Lockhart. This has been done
and the two columns are now eamped
about two miles from Kharappa- The
British troops met with only slight re-
sistance. but the enemy is massed on the
hills around Kharappa and desultory fir-
ing is proceeding.
Captain Arnold of the Dorsetshtre Regi-
nent, Lieutenant Dingwall of the Gordon
Highlanders and Lieutenant White of
the Sikhs are among the British officers
severely wounded, in addition to those
whose names have already been cabled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
SMALL BUT EFFICIENT.
Miles on Our Army More Artillery
Wanfed-Ratto of E0lIstment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. 1S97.-Gen. Miles
Commanding General of the Army, has
made his annual report to the Secretary
of War. He comnnends the efficiency of
the army, and speaks of the progress that
has been made on both the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts in the mater of fortifica-
tions. He asks that Congress authorize
two more regiments of artillery to garri-
son the new fortifications, and also five
additional regiments of infantry.
He devotes considerable attention to
Alaska, and says that the waters OF
Alaska should be thoroughly examined
by the naval forces and that there should
be at least three military posts estab-
lished in the territory to support the civil
authorities. He refers to the improved
condition of the Indians and recommends
that the policy of employing army officers
as Indian agents be continued.
He makes recommendations in detail for
the protection of coast points and says
that the maximum peace footing of the
army should be one enlisted man to every
600 population, and the minimum one to
every 2 600.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
WANT TO BAIL LUETGERT.

CHICAGO, Oct. g. 1S97.-Formal appli-
cation for bail for Adolph Luetgert was
neys Vincent and Phalen, who defended
him in the long, weary trial. George
Middleton the Dime Museum manager,
was at the Criminal Court Building when
the application was made, prepared to go
on the big sausa ge-maker's bond in any
sum should Judge Tuthill act favorably
upon the application
Should Luetgert be realized pending
trial he will probably sign the contract
which Middleton has already prepared,
giving Luetgert a salary of $500 week for
his appearance in a museum for an in
definite period.
Luetgert denied himself to visitors at
the jail with the exception Of two of his
old time country neighbors who drove into
Town to see him.
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that during the last nine or ten years l
had been drunk all the time and unable
70 walk, except when helped about. l
think it is unprecedented in the history
of this country for d father to take such
steps against a son. 1t is a disgrace, es-
peeially as he had not seen me for three
turned from Europe and had me locked
up on .heafsay evidence of God knows
whom
Mr.. williams asked why he had no
friend who is a lawyer in Jersey City, Mr.
Green. He promised to defend me, but
at the last mcment he said he could not
do So as he did not care to bring about
an estrangement between him and my
father
He said further:--.T question the legal
ity of these proceedings, as am not and
never was a resident of the State of New
Jersey. | was born in Kentucky and al
ways lived there. Another thing, always
went voluntarily to the sanitariums re-
Paris, it was a lunatic asylum. | went
there to stay three months. | behaved
myself for that time. appealed to the
consul then, as / saw that unless | did
I would be kept there for life. carry
insurance upon my life, which was taken
out last February. The rules of life in
One of the questions to be answered is:
Are you an habitual user of alcohol?' I
passed the examination necessary. Since
I reached the age Of twenty years have
mainly supported myself. no one can
accuse me of being lazy.
Ibid your father ever plead with you
as fathers do with sons?' asked a juror.
mo sir, have never had confidential
talk with him..
After further evidence to show that he
was not what his father alleged, including
the statement that he never. in his life
drank for a week at time, the case was
given to the jury.
In the ante-room the Marchioness De
Kernel talked with her nephew.
Don't you want me to come and see
you?" she asked.
mot if they put me away" he replied;
"You know, Johnnie, she said, II would
go anywhere to see you | worrdA rather
than as your fathers sister,"
The jury decided that John. Watts
Kearny Jr., has been an habitual drunk
ard since October "a, 1894.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
9ERMANY's PALLADIUM.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
CARLsRUHE. Oct %. 1Ss7.-Emperor
William, yesterday. inspected the monu-
ment in honor OF his grandfather, Will
lam l.. erected on the Kaiser Platz. Re-
plying to the Burgomaster's address. His
Majesty said
This monument is palladium which
strengthens us for the great aim we have
in view Just as it was a pleasant and
popular custom in Berlin for everybody,
before commencing the days work, to go
and view the Emperor sitting at his
writing table window and then proceed
10 their duties more cheerful of heart, so
may every one who beholds this metal
monument find therein exhortation to
ioyfully do his duty for the welfare of
the town and Fatherland."
His Majesty concluded with calling for
three cheers for the Grand Duke of Ba-
Ion
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PUMPING UP PLUCK.
IRx cahls 70 The Assoolatsd Press.l

[By Cable to The Associated Press.l
MADRID. Oct. %, 1SS7,-The tImpar-
cial,," in an article entitled 1.-The De-
nouement of the Drama-Another At
tack of the United States." declares Spain
cannot remain silent IN the face OF Am
erica's persistent injustice adding
1.-THE Government must not forget the
national honor and ought to pay more
attention to the moral than to the ma
teral interests. A memorandum should
be sent to the Powers, comparing the at
titude of Spain and of the United States.
1t would have great moral effect, un.
less notions of the justice and light of
nations no longer exist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
JENNIE KINsELLA WILL DIE.

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn, Oct. %, 1897
AT the Kinsella Home, today, it is stat
ed that Jennie Kinsella, the girl who was
frightfully burned by -vitroil thrown last
night, is worse, and in an extremely criti-
cal condition. The acid during the night
ate farther into her body and her condi-
ton today is such as to warrant fears
that she will die
The man, Kelley, who was arrested last
night on suspicion of being the man
who threw the vitriol, was discharged
this morning, having satisfied the au-
thorities of his innocence.
According to the police, it has been
practically established that Owen Murphy
was the perpetrator of the deed and that
his intended victim was not the Kin
sella girl.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
HEAVY SEAS OFF QUEENSTOWN.
rBv Cable to The Associated Press. /

TBy Cable to The Associated Press.
QUEENSTOWN. Oct. %. 1S97-The Cum
ard line steamer Campania, Captain Wal
ker. from New York, October 16, for Liv-
erpool via Queenstown, arrived off this
port at S:5S o'clock this morning. Owing
to the heavy seas which We're running
she had to enter the harbor for the pur-
pose of transferring her mails and pas
sengers.
The American line steamer Indiana, Cap
tain Thompson, from Philadelphia, Octo-
ber 9 for LiyeIpooi, y;5 passed mere t itf Inis
the shore owing to the heavy weather
which prevailed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
THE WAY OF ALL THEATRES.

TROY, N. Y, Oct. %, 1ss7.-The Cohoes
City Theatre was burned to the ground
and other property destroyed by a fire
which originated in the theatre at Las
A. NJ An explosion was heard and then
the flames were seen. 1.-The Wolves of
New York; Company was playing at the
theatre, and it is supposed that the fire
started with the explosion of some gum
powder used in the play A quantity of
ting Company was in an adjoining build
ing, which was badly damaged.
The City Theatre loss is estimated at
$4,000, nearly covered by insurance. The
loss on the wool, etc., in the adjoining
building is 5000. fully insured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
MAJOR HANDY'S HEALTH.
q. s. spec.ai Commissioner 90 France
Leaves Paris Tonight.
[By Gable 70 The Associated Press.1

By Cable 60 The ASSOCIATED Press.I
PARIS. Oct %. lSa7.-Major Moses P.
Handy. the Special Commissioner of the
United States TO the French International
Exposition of 1900, who was seriously i'll
yesterday. starts tonight for Havre in
special compartment of the train. Major
and by Lieutenant A. C. Baker his as
sistant. Thence the party will sail for
Southampton and will start for home on
Saturday
The friends of the Major say that anx-
1ety to complete his mission previous to
the reassembling of Congress, and the
rendered him by the American Chamber
of Commerce on Wednesday last, caused
his breakdown. The physician who was
called to attend Major Handy found that
the latter'S heart was affected and that
absolute quiet is Indispensable, though his
condition no longer causes serious appre-
hauSin1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
LIES MIsBgABLEs" ABRlDDGE.
An Expurgated Form of the Master
piece ToIerated in philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1Ss7.-The
controversy over the use of Victor Hugo's
Les Mserables,' in the Girls High
School, of this city, which has attracted
general attention, has been settled by the
placing of the work on the eligible list
of French books for the school, At Sc
cret meeting of the committee having the
matter in charge, the abridged edition of
the famous work, edited by Professor
Ferdinand De Sumichraste, of Harvard
University was accepted
This is the edition of Les Miserables"
that Miss Dalcourt, instructor of French
at the Girls High School, recommended
in the original list she asked for. at the
last meeting of the committee, when the
book was denounced and refused admis-
sion in the school. She said at the time
she intended this edition to be used and
no other, and pronounced it very lit
book. and declared the classical course
in French could not be taught properly
without it. :
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
MERCER DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE
Wm. J.miesen 6Ende County Chair
man-Stropg Advisory Committee.

Especial to 1.-The Jersey City News"
TRENTON, Oct. %, 1Ss7.-A well attend
ed and enthusiastic meeting of the Dem
ocratic County Committee was held at
the Democratic League club house yes
terday afternoon. All of the rural dis
triets of the county were represented.
The principal business of the meeting
was the election of officers of the commit
tee. Counsellor William M. Jameson was
elected chairman of the committee and
Frank H Wilson was made secretary.
The following advisory committee to act
with the County Committee was also
named: r. s. Woodruff, B. S. Lee. H. G.
Kelsey. Joseph L. Naar, James w. Ian
ming, G. d. w. Vrocm, William D. Han
nigan, Michael Hurley, Edward M. Read
in, Henry Vanderveer Frank I. Nc
Gowan, John H. Scudder, Richard A.
Goeke George O. Vanderbilt and Jona-
than H. Blackwell.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
HOBOKEN CONTRACT LEGAL

Justice Lippincott today denied the ap-
plication for writ of certiorari to re-
move to the Supreme Court for review
the twenty-five year water contract, made
by the city of Hoboken with the Hacken-
sack Water Company. The Court held
that the contract was made IN proper,
legal form, and that no sufficient reason
for granting the writ had been produced.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
WILL NOT DOWN.

[F'rom This Mornings "Tribune."l
Customs receipts reported from WASH
ington today were s2712 internal reve-
nue. receipts s54l, ,S45. and the miscellane-
Gus receipts $21, ,ss2; total Government re-
ceipts for the day, sSs4 l69; expenditures,
81. .17o, 600; excess of expenditures, s335,s3l-
Receipts for the month to date sl6,Sel, ,e22;
expenditures. s24,1ol, GOO; excess of expen-
ditures, $7,2S9,s7s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
BOILER EXPLOSION KILLS POUR

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. %. 1ss7.-Four
men are reported killed as the result Of
a boiler explosion at the Detroit Cab
met Works this morning The engineer,
his assistant and two others are reported
dead 1t is known that others are in the
ruins, and it is supposed that some Of
them are dead. The known dead:-
Nose Pe1tier, engineer; died on the way
to Harper Hospital.
Frank Phlen. seventy-six years old /;
and an unidentified man known to be
dead in the ruins.
Five others arc injured. four of whom
have been taken to the hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
PAssAIo COUNTY NOMINATIONS

Especial to 1.-The Jersey City News"J
PATERSON, Oct. q, 1S97.-The two fac
tions of the Republican party in Passaic
county having been unable to determine
who were their regular nominees to be
voted for at the coming election, County
Clerk Winfield, Democrat, settled the ques-
ton this afternoon by filing an opinion at
his office in Paterson, declaring regular
iams for Senator, Jacob J. Van Noordt
for Sheriff, and Wood Mckee, Henry w.
Gledhill, John w. Sturr and PhineaS
Bridge for members of the General AS
sembly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
PRIBYLoPP SEAL SURVEY.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %, 1Ss7.-General
Duffield of the Coast and Geodetic Sur
yey, has received word from the Priby-
which indicates that the party now en-
gagged in the survey of the Seal Islands,
under the direction Of his son, will com
formation was that the survey of st.
PauPs, Wairus and Otter Islands and
their rookeries had been finished. leaving
St. George. the only island at that date
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
CONSULS NAMED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. lss7-The Pres
ident made the following appointments to-
day
Consuls-John Howell Carroll. of Mary
land, at Cadiz. Spain.
alSi, Japan.
William Wallace Mills, of Texas. at
Chihuahua, Mexico.
Oscar F. William. of New York. at
Manila, Philippine Islands.
William Martin of New York. at Ching
Kinag. China.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
BENHAM'S APPEAL.

BATAVIA, N Y, Oct. %, 1S97.-When
the notice of appeal was given by How
ard c. Benson's attorneys, Immediately
after sentence had been pronounced upon
him by Justice Laughlin, on September
IL His Honor granted the defence stay
of sixty days in which to make the case
and exceptions: The sixty days will ex-
a further stay will have to be granted,
however, as William E. Webster, Ben
hams attorney, has not yet commenced
the case for presentation to the Court of
Appeals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
MIDDLEsEX NOMINATIONS.
Death of Senator Mcpherson Refer
red TO with Sorrow.

Especial to 1.-The Jersey City News.'l
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. %, 1S97.-The
Democratic County Convention of Mid
dlesex county met in this city yesterday
and nominated the following candidates:
For State Senator, James H. Van Cleef,
of New Brunswick; for Surrogate, Leon
ard Furman, of South Amboy; Tor AS
semblyman, Adam Ecker, of Perth Am
boy; Joseph II. Ridgway, of New Bruns-
wick; John Quade, of Sayreville.
The death of John R. Mcpherson was
referred to with sorrow and the delegates
were urged to support the ticket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
WARsHIPs ON THE WING.

BOSTON, Oct. %, 1Ss7.-The battleships
Massachusetts, Texas and Iowa, and the
cruisers New York and Brooklyn left their
anchorages in the harbor at six o'clock
this morning and steamed on their way
to Tompkinsville, S. I.
The Massachusetts was first to get un-
der way and was followed in regular or
der by the New York, Texas, Iowa and
Brooklyn The despatch boat Dolphin
did not leave her anchorage off the Navy
Yard until seven A. M
The officers of all the vessels were very
much pleased over the success of the
Old Ironsides CELEBRATION.
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BLASTED TO DEATH.

KINGSTON. N Y, Oct. %. 1sa7.-This
morning, at Rosendale, the premature ex-
plosion of blast in ]. Snyders cement
quarry killed Arnold Johnston instantly
and inflicted probably fatal injuries on
three others, named Bailey, Shader and
Johnston
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
EIGHT HOUR VICTORY.

rBy Gable to The Associated Press.I
LONDON. Oct. %. 1S97.-The Executive
Con mittee of the Amalgamated Society
of Engineers issued statement today,
saying that the fight for eight hours
work per day, so far as London Is con-
,cerned, is practically won. and that arbi-
tration or a conference on that subject
cannot be entertained.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
ELoPED WITH a DARKEY.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
BERLIN. Oct. %. 1S97-The wife of Jul
ius Jagot, a saddler of this city, has eloped
with Edward James. colored, of Jackson
vile. Fla The couple took with them
5000 marks belonging to the weman's
husband
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22

DULS-On Wednesday, October 90 1897.
John Frederick Duls, beloved brother
Of William Duls, aged years and Z
months.
Relatives and friends, also members of
the Young MEMS Lutheran Association of
ST. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral at the residence of his uncle,
on Sunday. october "a, at $50 p. N.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
T.EaansxEaas Cook

Daughter Of the House--'I viii help you,
Cook-sNo, no, dear fraulein: have too
much to do today '--Das Echo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
A LAMP HIS WEAPON.

NEW YORK, Oct. %, 1S97.-Patrick
Burns grew angry with Kate Gibbons,
his sister-in-law, in their Brooklyn home
head with heavy lamp. She is expect
ed to die. Burns was arrested today.
He is % years old.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22

The Bergen Democratic Association
held meeting at their rooms, on Month
cello avenue. last night. Mr.. w. r. Mid
lige, president of the Board of Alder
men, was present and made an interest
ing speech on the issues. There were
speeches also from President Gormley of
the club and Mr. F. Fl. Spengeman. There
will be a public meeting at the rooms
on October 2S, when the nominees for tne
Assembly will be present, besides other
sneakers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
BIsMAROK's SORE THROAT.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.]
BERLIN. Oct. %, 1S97,-Prince Bis
marck's throat, it is announced in a de-
spateh from Friedrichsruhe, has been af-
fected by the recent bad weather and he
is unable to take his usual out-of-dor
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
CAVALRY FOB INDIA.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON, Oct. %, 1S97-Large drafts of
soldiers have been ordered to be got
ready to reinforce the eight British cav
airy regiments now in India.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

tbirtv-six hours ending eight P. NJ. Sat-
urday, for New York City and vicinity
Generally fair tonight and Saturday; sta
tionary temperature; northerly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
SoMALILAND DEVASTATED.

TBy Gable 70 The Associated Press
CAIRO, Oct. %, 1S97--News just receiv-
ed here from Somaliland shows that the
Abyssinians are devastating that coun-
try They have already dispersed or
stolen all their live stock and have com
nitted horrible atrocities. All the pris-
oners taken by the AbysSinians. it is
added were mutilated. The area laid
waste extends 4 from the banks of the
sJJobi to the source OF the Jubat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22
3 Au1IERX oE az f1r-

New Jersey best Hour costs aoe. mere Per
barrel than ordinary Hour Out worth dollar
extra Wholesale only at ID. e. Clealy Co.'s
stores. Greene and montgomery 6spatss
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22

Il was troubled with impure blood and
liver disorder, but Hood Sarsaparila relieved
1ne,s-N r. cubberly. - Greenville avenue,
Jersey City. y. !.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-22

business sden's Table d'tote. Il to 3 F. NJ.
Taylor's HOTEL soc.
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BERGEN DEMOCRATS MEET.

they sent the order, seeing that this is
the only way out of the difficulty.