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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
REP PUBL|CAN
DOODLE.
An Enormous Corfu ption
Fund to Be Used in
the Townships.
KEAH AND PAEGBoRN CONTRIBUTE
Desperate Leaders Resort to
Questionable Means to
Stop the Flood Of
Defeat.
HEBREWS WITH THE DEMOCRATS
Reports From All Sections In
dicate Large Majorities
for Crane.

It has been discovered that the Repub-
licans propose making their hardest fight
in the outlying districts They have prac-
this city for the ticket. Their object is
to keep down the majorities in the outly-
ing sections. and If possible, capture
some of the towns.
To accomplish this purpose, an enor-
NOUS corruption fund has been created
The principal contributor TO the fund is
said to be John Kean Major Pangborn
has contributed literally, and so has the
Senatorial candidate, Mr.. Henry Brauti-
gam. Mr.. Brautigam is to look after Ho-
boken and the other towns in the north
ern section of the county. The Republi-
can managers seem TO think he will be
able to win over the German vote TO all
their candidates.
Up in Gutenberg there is lively Free
holder fight in progress. There will
doubtless be a great trading of votes.
John zeller the party leader up that
way says the Democratic candidates
will win. He does not hesitate TO say that
Klein. the Freeholder nominee will run
a little behind the ticket, but al the same
time he does not fail to offer odds that
Klein will win. The Republicans, Zeller
has learned are doing their utmost 10
They seem to be making dead set
against Allan L. McDerfnott.
From Republican headQuarters 1t has,
been announced that Mr.. Brautigan will
defeat Mr.. McDermott in this city. Some
hope is entertained that Mr.. McDermoIt
will go down in Bayonne. Consequently,
by holding down the vote in the other
outlying districts they hope to seat Mr.,
Brautigam in the Senate.
Reports from various parts of the coun-
ty, however, show that Mr.. McDermott
is gaining strength all the time. The
Democratic leaders have never had the
slightest fear that Mr.. McDermott would
not be elected. Nov they are more con-
fident than ever, and some of the par
ty workers are predicting that he Will
run as well as William D. Daily.
Mr.. McDermott makes friends wherever
he appears. His masterful discussion of
State issues demonstrates to his hearers
that he is the man to represent the coun-
ty in the Senate. In Hoboken, Town of
Union, Weehawken, North Bergen and
Bayonne Mr. McDermott is being sup
ported Loyalty by every DEMOCRAT Men
who have never taken an active part In
politics before are out hustling for him.
..Mr. MeDermott will win of course,
said Leader Davis this morning.. He IS
brilliant mand and posses the advan-
tage of being familiar with the business
Of the State. He has helped build up this
Stare. He knows what the needs of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22

The Republicans are doing their utmost
to get the McEwan Association to in
dorse Major Pangborn and the other can
didates. SO far the MclEwanites have
refused their support and the outlook is
that they viii not change their position.
Colonel Dickinson pretends not to be con-
cerned about the McEwanites but it is
known that overtures have been made to
them by representatives of the machine.
Mr.. McEwan has been asked to stump
the county for Pangborn and Brautigam
but he has refused TO intimate friends
he has said he viii not turn his hand
to assist the nominees of the Dickinson
ring
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
BUILDING TRADE IN LINE.
Endorses the Democratic Platform
and the Candidates.

The United Building Trades Council of
Hudson County at its meeting in Van
Houten's Hall Hoboken avenue. Jersey
City, recently passed a resolution approv-
ing of the labor plank of the Democratic
party of New Jersey; also endorsing ITS
candidates. The council is doing good
work among the different building
trade societies Of the county. It's agent,
Thomas F. Conroy, is getting new mem
bers for the unions and securing prefer
ence for union men.
II is the aim of this council to secure
the eight hour work day for all the unit
ed building trades of Hudson county,
and also to obtain through legislation
such conditions as viii enable the build
ing trade unions and the employers of
union men TO compete successfully with
non-union men and their employers in
city, State and county work
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22

The Hebrew organizations of the county
will meet tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock at No. 10 Grand street, Hoboken-
The Hebrew organizations heretofore
have given their support to the Repub-
liean nominees. This time they are united
for the Democratic candidates. from
Crane down. The membership of the or
ganizations which will pledge their sup-
port to the Democratic ticket exceeds
one thousand Prominent speakers vii
address tomorrow afternoons meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

Next Tuesday will be the last day of
registration.
Personal registration is required of
every voter.
DEMOCRATS, see that your names are
on the lists in order that you may do
your duty by your party on Election Day.
Polls Close. ..sP. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
To Watch Republicans.

Arrangements for the. creation of a COM
mittee Of one hundred business. men to
look after the interests of the Democratic
party in Hoboken and the towns in the
northern section of the county will be
completed tonight. The object of the
committee viii be to Illustrate any at
tempt the Republicans may make to work
their old colonization tricks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Pagan Not in It.

The Fifth ward Republicans have given
Mark Fagan a denomination for the Free
holder office. Fagan is not in it this
time. The young men who supported
Fagan two years ago are united for Nc
Govern.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
No Chance for Greenfield.

The East Newark Republicans have
decided to name Arthur Greenfield for
Freeholder He has absolutely no chance
of winning. There is opposition to him
in his own party. He is the choice of
a clique which is in disrepute
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

Next Tuesday will be the last day Of
registration.
Personal registration i required Of
every voter.
DEMOCRATS. see that your names are
on the lists in order that you may do
your duty by your party on Election Day
Polls open for regis tration. .......1 p. NJ.
polls close. .sP. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22

1t begins to look as though Charles
Cooper. the. doorkeeper of City Hall, will
be the Republican Freeholder candidate
of the Eighth Ward Frank Clemens is
his only opponent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Kenny Making Votes Fast.

In the Second ward Michael Kenny IS
making great strides. Ex-Alderman
steiltnan. who is to be pitted against him
b. the Republicans. mas absolutely no
chance OF winning. John Cleary the
Democratic candidate. is
not ii the race The Gable Association
IS giving him half hearted support. Out
side of that organization he has no
strength.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Al1 WIN vote for Carroll.

AssembIyman Timothy J. Carroll is
making the fight of his life. He has the
Track Elevation Society with him. Mr..
Carroll was an earnest worker for the
Erie track elevation measure
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
'.Big Jake VIII Run.

The First Ward Republicans will name
a Freeholder candidate tonight. It is
likely to be '.Big Jack Kramer as any
one else. No one wants the nomination
against Alex Clements.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Twelfth Ward TranspaTsncy.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club will
raise its transparency iii front of its head
quarters Al Liederkranz Hall tonight
There will be speeehmaking and fireworks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Leon Albeit Popular.

No Democratic Assembly candidate is
being received better than Leon ALBEIT.
When he Announces that he will work for
equal taxation he is roundly cheered TO
his late father was the champion of thar
cause
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Craw for FreehoIder.

The Republicans of the Eleventh ward
win probably name Alexander Craw at
their convention tonight. Freeho1der Hell
ney has declined denomination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Colonel piokinson's Forecast.

Colonel Dickinson said today that he
believes Foster Vorhees will be elected
Governor. When asked about the outlook
for the local ticket he has made, he main
tanned a significant silence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

Was the FIRST Landscape Lawn Cemetery. n
the state. Lot owners have no expense for
care OF grounds. nor for fencing. II yo1 need
d cemetery lot (aHa every family needs one)
you Will be Interested in It's beauty aud feaf.
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms 81
payment Office il Jersey City. 2s9 Washing
ton street over Eiuvident Savings Bank. Tsies
phone No, 521.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Kearney Republicans.

Tonight the Kearny Republicans will
name Freeholder candidate just who
the victim win be is not known,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
MATTERS or FACT

Stores factories and institutions can now
get their supplies as sooo any y. Y. house
can serve them Complete stock low prices.
at D. E. Cleary & Co.'S wholesale grocery
stores Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
County COMMITTEES Meets.

The Democratic County Committee met
last night Leader Davis was not pres
ent. 4 few challengers were appointed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22
Crane in North Hulgon.

port Mr. Crane and the other regular
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-22

Bayonne. n. j., Oct. Is, 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
to Take Part in the Republican Pri-
 marieS.
Hiborn Finds That Metcalf Has Been Doing Some Practical and Successful
 Politics.

cratic ticket. but which Is yet to be de- cided upon. It is probable, however, that the County Clerkship will just about fit his ideas of the comforts of life, and if 1t does he will give his opponent, who- ever he may be, hard run for his money, for Alex. can have almost anything he wants here.
 Rosborough Is the second Klondiker to return in time to mix up in the political broil. ''Jim" Stanley, the Mission San Jose blacksmith got back two weeks ago, and already has thrown himself into the thick of the fight for Equalizer against Morehouse. Stanley Is immensely pop by his election as Public Administrator for four successive terms, refusing renomination for the fifth term two years ago.
 Stanley, though faithful officer, is not much of an orator but his friends will use with good effect the only two speeches he ever made. The first was delivered ten years ago upon the occasion of his first nomination for Public Administra speech-maker, but I want to say this. have an idea that holding an office is easier than hammering iron, and I am anxious to see if my idea Is correct.'
 The second speech was delivered two years later upon his renomination It was this: "Gentlemen, two years ago I had an idea that holding office was easier than hammering iron, and I wanted to see If l was right 1 have tried it and have found to my entire satisfaction that hold ing office is much more congenial to me-"
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
E. N0RW0OD JONES
 CHARGES BLACKMAIL AYERS THAT FRANCOEUR IS GUILTY OF EXTORTION. He Does Not Deny Complicity as to Annie Johnson's Death, but
 Makes Grave Charges.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, July 30.
 E. NorWood Jones, who is being sued Tor divorce by Gertrude K Jones, with whom he Is sued on note for $500, to-day nled answer to the charge placed against him. While he does not deny his associa- ton with the Annie Johnson scandal. he alleges that he is the victim of blackmail
 Jones, who Is in the East and who only through the shrewdest detective work was served with summons, tells his story as follows:
 He ayers that he has at all times lived fn fro,sl n'tsa happiness with his wife: that the same year, Annie Johnson lived at the nome or Mrs. Jones, and that In Decem- per or the same year the woman became fli, s., ana Tn the January following died Jones alleges, some relatives of Annie Johnson approached him. claiming thai they had evidence which would tend fo convict him and an associate of complicitv ln l ner oealh, and that thereupon his as- evidence and to protect himself from 5be scandal and possible prosecution eme ployed Attorney Francoeur for S5OO This sides. "-sii |i0V pe-
 Jones then charges Francoeur v,th grave crime. He alleges that on May i lSU, the plaintiff demanded of him ss01 more for his services; Jones refused to pay 1t and then the attorney threafeneS the deIendeant and his associate that if the extra S5OO were not paid or secured hv note signed by defendant and wife bee would bring suit and expose to fhe n,,hiio all the alleged evidence in referenca to Jones knowledge of the death of Annie Johnsqn. N vas impelled by this threat that, Jones claims, he signed the second note. eohu
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
Jurors ExOnerate the Officials From All Blame for the
 Catastrophe.
Even the Brother of One of the Victims Gives Testimony That the Affair Was
 Controlled by Fate.

We the jury find that the deceased, John Alvarez, Herbert Stratton, Pat rick Murphy and John Ashe, all en-
 ployes of the California Powder Works, came by their death by an
 explosion at the works on the morn
 ing of July 27, and we further find
 that said explosion was the result of
 an accident and that no blame at taches to any officials of the com- pany.
 - : Oakland Office San Francisco Call, .. '': .-. 90S Broadway, July 30. # Fully a score of witnesses testified to- day at the. inquest at Pinole that the ex- plosions' of last. Wednesday were the work of: a n1iscreant The verdict could not contain: any reference to. this evidence the work of the fuse, while the second one, which: killed four men, was the re- sult*of the first explosion.
 5. The inquest was held in the heart of the powder: works and most of the witnesses were called: from their dangerous work to tell what they knew. of the fearful death. .Cf"their comrades. Each had an interesting story to tell. either of a hair breadth h:escape or of the action of dyna- mite scum OF .of their idea of the cause of the catastrophe. A brother of one of the victims Alvarez, is evidently a fa- :talist. He: believed his brothers time had @cQIne aud-.he had to go.
 : Superintendent Quinan repeated the story of. the wreck and when pressed by Coroner Curry for a theory of the dis aster he said: My theory is that some malicious person placed the piece of fuse
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
TWO IDEAS
 ON ONE POINT
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, July 30.
 Superior Judges Greene and Hall are at loggerheads on the question as to whether petitions for involuntary insol- vency can be filed within four months of the passage of the national bankrupt act, which went into effect on the 1st inst
 Judge Greene has refused to recog- nize any petitions in insolvency which are affected by the national law. holding that the latter law abrogates the State law. The national act provides that no voluntary insolvency petition snall be filed within one month of its passage, and no involuntary insolvency within four months. In this respect Judge terprets the Federal law as does Judge Belcher of San Francisco and Judge W. M. Conley of Fresno.
 Judge Hall, on the other hand, holds that man cannot be deprived of the right of going through insolvency, and he has accordingly allowed numerous peti- tons or involuntary insolvency to be nled, to wit: Those in the matters of F. George Wittmeier, Pete Butt, F. B. Pot ter and others, all insolvent debtors Yet the national act Is really in favor of the debtors and does not allow a creditor to force debtor through insolvency with in four months of its passage.
 The courts will resume business next Monday, after the regular six weeks va cation, and 1t is quite likely that this question viii then be thoroughly discussed and adjudicated.
 Judge Hall appears to be in grave doubts as to Judge Greene's tenets in the prem ises, although he himself Is not absolutely satisfied that he is correct in his inter pretation of the national bankrupt act
 T have permitted parties to file such petitions in insolvency" said Judge HaJ1 to-day, when his attitude in the matter was asked for, but I have also been as to their rights in thus filing the papers. The matter has really never been argued here, only ex parte"
 Considerable surprise Is of course ex- pressed that the youngest Superior Judge should differ with Judge Greene, who has the distinction of having dealt out law for the past twenty years or more
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31

thing on the part of the assistant super lnten0ent to start clearing the wreck as soon as possible to avoid fire. No one sug- gested that any one could be blamed for the death of the men.
 The experience of J. "A. Sandell was un- common: He was working about six feet from the filter when the second explosion occurred, and he did not hear 1t: II saw a tongue Of f1ame," salu Sandell, about SIX feet from me. did not hear the ex- plosion, but I was knocked down, and when l got up l saw that some of the men who had been near me were killed ana others were injured. The flash came from tank. I cannot give any reason for the explosion, but am satisfied that It was the best thing to do to clear away the debris"
 Then came old John McLain. who has been In all the explosions for twenty-four heard the three explosions and running to the wreck he put out small fire and soon all the men came to work. About o:50 another explosion occurred and at that time he was about forty feet away, but did not get hurt. McLain created some amusement by the manner in which be repudiated the Coroner's suggestion that he was an expert on fuse. "Im no ex- pert, said McLain. but I've handled fuse for twenty years and I know all there Is to know about it. This piece of fuse should not have been near the house. It Is the kind of fuse that Is being used by the Valley Road contractors about half a mile away. It was brought to the works by some one who wanted to do damage"
 Charles Alverez, a brother of one of the victims, was present and he frequently asked questions of the witnesses that in- legged cause of his brothers death. When he was put on the witness stand his story was somewhat of surprise
 Moses Murphy, the son of Patrick Mur-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
JAMES McCLELLAND'S DEATH The Summons Came After a Very Brief Attack of Heart Fail
 ure at Midnight

OAKLAND. July SO.-James McCIel- land, for a number of years prominent in the employ of the Southern Pacific Com pany and an active worker in Republ- can political circles, died suddenly at his home. 1713 Eighth street. at 12:30 o'clock this morning. He had been i'll only one day, and death was due to heart failure.
 Deceased was native of Philadelphia Pa, aged 42 years, and leaves a widow without children, and two sisters, Mrs. F; L. Lewis and Mrs. Charles Maxwell of Philadelphia.
 MT. McClelland came to California nine years ago, and for several years there after held clerkship in lne department under Master Mechanic Mckenzie of the Southern Pacific Company, and his rapid acquaintance soon brought him into prom thence as politician. He came from a distinguished family. His father was the well known Fleet Surgeon McClelIand of the United States navy under Admiral Goldsborough.
 The funeral will take place Monday aft ernoon at o'clock from his late resi- dence.
 MT. McClelland carried a large life insurance. and this leaves his widow well provided for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31

phy, was also witness, but he could give no evidence except to testify to his ute.
 constable Mike eScanlon, who was born in Plnole 42 years ago, and who has lived Ihere ever since, said 1t was impossible Tor any one to crawl through the wire fence from the county road and to have reached the, works. He said that he had seen several pieces of fuse similar to ihe that when blasting the burned fuse some times blew hundreds of feet away.
 several witnesses testified along the same lines as the others, and after several hours of testimony tne matter was given to the jury. There was over an hours argument among the jurors as some one had said that man named Morgan had told two lady friends that he had started the explosion bv using a hammer at the house. It was proved that Morgan was a and when the jury was notified of this they returned a unanimous verdict.