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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
TO BRING HIS SONS BODY HOME
Young Meyer Died of Yellow Fever
in Cuba.

AT the meeting of the County Board of
Health yesterday afternoon an applica-
tion was received from W. Meyer, for
permission to have his sons body brought
from Cuba and inferred in the family
plot Mr.. Meyers son died of yellow
fever Clerk Rooney will inform Mr..
Meyer that the Board will consult with
Health officer Doty of the Port of New
York on the subject and abide by his
decision.
Health Inspector Nevin reported that a
number of people living in East Newark
had complained to him that manure scows
were habitually tied up at the foot of
Clay street, loaded with manure for the
public parks in Newark, and they created
a nuisance He had communicated with
the Essex County Park Commission and
had been assured that the nuisance would
be abated. Inspector Nevin also reported
that he had disinfected number of houses
in Weehawken in which there had been
diphtheria patients and had insisted on
the owners of the houses remedying the
sanitary defects.
Health Inspector Hendricks reported
that he had vaccinated 100 school chill
dren in Weehawken, according to instruc-
tions, and had investigated twenty-three
cases Of diphtheria. He suggested that
the school books should be fumigated with
formaldfhyde gas, and he was instructed
to do 1t on Saturday. The books will be
disinfected in room set apart for that
purpose.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
TIRED OF FEARING ARREST.
Miller Gives Himself Up So He May
Soc His Wife and Mother.

His desire to see his wife and mother,
who reside in Philadelphia, caused Frank
Miller, twenty-eight years old, fugitive
from justice, to surrender himself to the
police of this city today. Miller, who did
not give his address, walked into the
Gregory street station house this morning
and informed Captain, Cody that he was
wanted by the Philadelphia authorities
for stealing 800 in cash from the Swift
Beef Company, Of Noble and Ninth streets,
philadelphia. He said
II stole the money in the early part OF
last year and came to New York. where
secured employment. I have not seen
my family since left home. nor have
let them know my whereabouts. / am
anxious to get back home and am exceed
ingly tired Of feafing arrest
Miller was agraigned before Justice
Potts this morning and was held to await
the arrival Of the Philadelphia authors
ties. superint tendent Quirk Of that city
has been notified.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
BOER LOSS The HEAVIER
Gen. Methuen Reports Finding
Bodies in the Modder
River.
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LONDON, Dec. 5, 1S99.-The War Office
today received the following despatch
from General Forestier-Wa alker, under
date of December So
General Methuen reports that at Mod
der River he found % bodies and that 27
bodies have since foated to the surface of
the river.
The people say that some bodies were
buried and that others were taken on
mules to Jacobsdal, where the Enslin
wounded were also taken. Commandant
AIbrecht's wagon, perfectly fitted up as
pharmacy and surgery, was captured.
The enemy's loss was more than ours
and their morale has been much shaken :"
Although tn erepairing of the cable be-
tween Alden and Zanzibar has restored the
route svia Aden'' to South Africa. and
thereby relieved quite budget of belated
dispatches, there is nothing throwing
light on General Buffers preparations for
the relief of Ladysmith or the movements
of tn eother British columns.
News from Ladysnlith has been recelv-
ed UP to the night of Wednesday, Novem-
Der 20, when all was well, provisions were
plentiful and the bombardment was mel
fective. Dispatches from the Boer mead
quarters of the same date refer to the re-
newal of heavy bombardment with
fourth seige gun, christened Franchise
which had Just arrived from Pretoria, and
a lifeless response from the garrison
A special despatch from Durham says
the Beers lost 1, 800 men at what has been
popularity known as the Battle Of Glencoe
1T is also said that scurvy and dysentery
are rampant among the burghers who are
beleaguering Ladysmith.
A despatch from Pretoria mentions an
unimportant sortie from Kimberley, No
vember 27, and says
"The British prisoners are well. The
Government has permitted them to sub
scribe to the State Library and also al
lows them to purchase beer and newspa-
pers.
The reports Of the abandonment Of the
Siege of Mafeking, although coming from
various quarters, are not confirmed. Ap-
parently, General Cronje left there force
Sufficient to hold the garrison In check.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
ROBERTS HALF HOUR.
he Will Make a Personal
Defence in the House of
Representatives.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 1S99.-The gal
leries of the House today were almost as
crowded as on yesterday the debate on
the Roberts case being the attraction The
reading of the Presidents message,a great
attraction, was completely overshadowed
by the universal interest in the disposi-
tion of the case of the Mormon represen-
tative from Utah. The fact that three
fourths of the spectators in the galleries
were women was particularly noticeable,
and was a tangible manifestation of the
interest of the fair sex in the result
Mr. Roberts himself entered the hall
about 1:30 and Immediately became the
cynosure of all eyes. He moved around
through the throng on the floor rather
ainalessly. Just before the House con-
vered, he took the seat he selected yes
terday on the extreme right Of the Demo-
cratic side in what IS known as the
Cherokee Strip" No arrangements as to
the time to be made available for debate
upon the resolution had been reached be-
fore the House assembled.
At II o'clock Speaker Henderson called
the members to order All arose in their
places, Mr.. Roberts included, and stood
with bowed heads while the chaplain de-
livered his invocation. After the reading
of the journal had been concluded Mr.
Cannon, from the committee appointed
yesterday to wait on the President, re-
ported that the President would commu-
nicate in writing. Immediately thereaf-
ter Major Pruden, the Presidents exec
utive clerk, announced the message and
1t was at once laid before the House.
The members listened attentively TO the
reading.
1t developed that Mr.. Roberts name was
not on the official roll call of the House.
so that in case of vote or other action
by the House he would not be partici-
pant This was in accrd with all prece-
dents. as the roll is made up of those
members who have been sworn in and
have thus consummated their rights to
membership. Representative Richardson.
the Democratic floor leader, said thst no
exception could be taken to this pro-
cedure.
The reading of the Presidents message
will not be concluded before three o'clock
in the House. The Roberts case will come
up Immediately afterward An agree
ment has ben reached by which each side
shall have an hour, and half hour shall
be allowed to Mr.. Roberts, who will make
a personal defense against the charges.
He has his original certificate of natur-
alization which eminent lawyers of this
House who have examined pronounce as
genuine and regular. 1t is believed that
the charge that Mr.. Roberts was not le-
gally naturalized cannot hold
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
WHO'S BIDDER?
Offers for Houses on Ez-
change Place Set Cap
italists Guessing.
FIRST NATIONAL OR TRUST COZ
Mr.. James 9. Young Says Syn
dicate Plans Will Be Made
Public When Complete.


The dispute arising over the tearing
down of the west wall of Taylor's Hotel
was satisfactorily adjusted this morning
and all fears of collapse are removed.
Counsellor James P. Northrup, represent
ing John Smith, the owner of the adjoin-
ing houses, has come to an understand
ing with Senator Allan L. McDermott.
negotiator for the purchaser of the old
property, the result of which was that
Mr.. Smith will build a party wall to
strengthen his houses. The incident is,
therefore, closed, so far as that part Of
the affair is concerned, and the remain
ing brickwork will be removed in few
days and the ground made ready for the
new trust company building.
Some one for the past few days has been
quietly scertaining from the owners OF
the houses on the block from Taylor's Ho-
tel to the First National Bank building,
their price for the houses. and the ques-
ton is upperrnost in many minds. VINO IS
doing this. The representatives of the
Geo. w. Young, Jas. c. Young and A. L..
McDermott syndicate deny that they in
tend to extend their building and real
estate men are guessing and limiting at a
new scheme. One thing is certain, these
owners have been Offered prices ranging
from se5, 900 to $4,000. and one man refus-
ed to sell for $100.000.
The idea seemed to be prevalent that the
Young syndicate were after the property;
then some one started the rumor that the
First National Bank wanted the property
to make extensions. AS for the syndicate
purchasing it, Mr.. James C. Young when
asked the question morning laughed
heartily and said.-
"It seems to me that others are doing
all the talking and know more about our
plans than we know ourselves. When all
arrangements are perfected and they are
rapidly approaching that stage, we will
let the public know through the news
papers precisely what we intend to do.
When the ground Is clear of the debris
from the old hotel excavation, work will
begin at once for the foundation. The
entire ground viii be piled and perhaps
caisson work will be introduced. The
plans for the new building are not yet
finished, but are being rapidly prepared.
It will be, 1t is said. nine stories in height,
the upper floors for offices and the
majority of the building for bank and
deposit institution AS the News has
already said the president viii be +. War
rem Hardenbergh; vice president, Robert
S. Ross, and Cashier W. W. Gubelman.
Until the new Offices are ready the busi-
ness will be temporarily carried on in
Montgomery street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
ARl0N FAIR.
Ladies' Aid Working sor the Hudson
City Poor.

! The annual fair of the Ladies' Society
Ala 70 the Arions for the benefit of the
poor. was opened last night at Central
Hall. under most favorable auspices. a
large number of persons visited the fair
and inspected the splendid assortment OF
useful and ornamental goods with which
the many artistically decorated booths are
stocked.
The scene was very pretty one. The
decorations Of the booths are unusually
attractive. both in color and design. Ma
tional colors predominate. Both sides OF
the hall are lined with attractive booths,
and there are several octogon shaped
booths down the centre.
A number of prominent business men
are lending their valuable assistance TO
the enthusiastic ladies who are striving to
make the fair a great success. Many OF
these gentlemen have contributed valuable
articles which are now on exhibition Tor
sale or to be chance John Mehl, Jr., has
contributed a number of pocket books and
fancy leather goods. Mrs. Mehl has
charge. Cutlery has been donated by f.
C. Otto and Sons
The fancy goods department takes up
several booths. which are principally in
CAdrSe OIL MIS-. fOiA NoSAAAAtS1 Se~>A -N~1~' "
Pattberg.
The grocery department IS stocked with
ali kinds of groceries and is in charge Of
Mrs. F. Krebs. assisted by number OF
ladies and gentlemen
The glassware booth reminds one of a
crystal palace on a small scale. 1t is in
charge of Mrs Schumann. Mrs. Stoeffe
and Mrs ID. st. George, assisted by a
bevy of young ladies, have charge of the
refreshments.
All the various accessories, such as for
tune wheel, fishing pond, grab bags, shoot
ing galleries, etc, ETC., that are usually
found at large fairs, were in operation last
night
A stag entertainment has been provided
for each night The fair will last all the
week. Last night the Orpheus Either
Circle gave splendid concert. 1t was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present. To-
night the Arion and Teutonia Singing So
cieties will attend in body and both
societies will sing number of their choice
selections.
The indications are that the fair will
prove a great financial success. Every
cent of the profits will go towards allevi-
ating the distress of the poor of the Hud-
son City section and making them com
Portable during the coming winter months
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05

POLITICAL RUMORS
Grand Jury Said to Have
Got Hunk on the
Freeholders.
HAD TO IADICT SOMEONE
The Democratic Board Said
to Be the Scapegoat for the
Recent G. o. P. Defeat

The rumors Boating around that the
Grand Jury had indicted the Board Oh
Freeholders are so numerous ana come
from such presumably authentic sources
as to create the impression that they are
true. Some have that the present Board
is indicted, others that it is previous
Board, and still others that both Boards
have been brought under the ban.
After Sitting down all the runors TO
hard pan there seems to be good reason
to believe that a true bill has been found
against the present Board. Just what the
indictment is for is not so well authenti-
Gated Extravaganza in expenditures. ex-
ceeding appropriations and other things
are suggested, but what the Board has
really done to warrant the action of the
Grand Jury is as yet a matter of conjec-
ture.
Former City Comptroller George R.
Hough has been a witness before the
jury at several sessions. It is known
that he has been engaged in making an
expert investigation of the accounts of
the Freeholders Every time he has been
in the jury room he has been provided
with heap of papers and accounts and
his visits have been more prolonged than
the visits of any other of the witnesses.
He was before the jury yesterday and
remained for some time.
The jury was in session from 10 A. M.
until P. NJ, and it is said that it was
just before adjournment that the Free
holders indictment was ordered.
Clerk George T. Bouton, of the Board of
Street and Water Commissioners and
Contractor Tommy Harrington. were
examined concerning the street cleaning
contract. which was awarded to Henry
Byrne. although he was not the lowest
bidder. Mr.. Bouton explained the matter
in such manner that the Grand Jury is
not likely to do anything about it. Mr..
Bouton, it is said told the jury. that Mr..
Byrne had the facilities for doing the
work and had done 1t well before. 1t was
simply a question with the Commission
ers of getting the best work for the
money and for that reason the contract
had been awarded to Byrne, although his
bid was little higher
The Grand Jury will meet again tomor-
row and then may not meet again until
Monday when they expect to be dis
charged. Their approaching dissolution
has given rise to all sorts of rumors. One
is that Hoboken officials have been in
dicted, but there is no foundation for it.
The rumor may have grown on the
theory that where there was so much
ploughing there should be some result.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
DIED.

HIGGINS-On Sunday. Dec. 8. 1899.
Johanna Skahen. beloved wife Of Will
lam Higgins.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence. No. 1S7 Ninth
street. on Wednesday, Dec. s, at 3 A n :
thence to st. Michaels r. G. Church,
where q solemn high mass OF requiem
viii be offered for the happy repose Of her
soul.
KLOMBURG-On Sunday, Dec. s. 1893,
Arthur only son OF Herman and
Sophie Klomburg (nee Lemmermann}
aged years and months.
Relatives and friends are invited to ate
tend the funeral service on Tuesday. Dec
5, at p NJ. at the residence OF his par~
ents, No. z5 Oak street.
MALLEN-On Sunday, Dec 8. 1893. Eliza
beth. beloved wife of Patrick MaAen.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
from her late residence No. go Second
street, on Wednesday, Dec. s, at 3 A NJ
thence TO st. Mary's Church. where a
solemn high mass Of requiem viii be
offered for the happy repose Of her soul.
Please omit flowers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
HoNoRED Ma. WHELAN.
His Theatrical Friends Gave Him a
Reception.

An entertainment and reception were
rendered to Thomas ]. Whelan, last night,
at Columbia Hall. by his professional
friends. An excellent programme was
rendered. The closing number was
comedy. ''The Irish Justice" The cast
was:-"Judge Dugan," T. ]. whelan;
.'District Attorney" E. Flarity; Lawyer
Bum H. E. Scheid; "Oficer Digenspert,"
F. Hughes; "Deadwood Dick a messen-
ger boy. F. Freeth, F. Freeth; "Jim
O'Brien," pickpocket, George Kelly;
ssTired Oscar" a tramp John Conner;
sLouie Cohen,'' w. Russell; Mike Slug"
a bad man. Dan Hagan; Lily Gaiety," a
shoplifter, Miss NJ Burt; Lizzie Slush,
tough girl, Miss Flo Conner; Tommy
Slug a child thief, ]. Foley; Harry L.
Scheid acted as stage manager
A dance followed the entertainment On
the Reception Committee were:-G.
Brehen, E. Hecker, F. Dogit, c. Loucie,
F. Orthan, P. Mcdonald and r. Aaron;
Floor Comnittee:-C. Moore, E. Hunter,
G.. Kelly. d Hagen, J. Fenton. G.
Schmolze, ]. Luton, ]. Haggerty and G.
Harris.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
FAMILY FIGHTS.
Two Brothers and a Husband
Make Their Women Folk
Miserable.

Patrick J. Lillis, 36 years old a saloon
keeper, of No. 651 Henderson street, and
his thirteen year old son, William, were
charged with assault and battery in the
First Criminal Court this morning. Mrs
Della Lillis, the saloon keepers second
wife, was the complainant.
Mrs. Lillis found fault with something
william had done and attempted to
chastise him for it. While she was thus
engaged. the boys father came into the
room. He objected to his wife whipping
the boy and an argument followed. The
result was that Patrick and William ad-
ministered a severe beating to Mrs. Lii
lis. Mrs Lillis then secured warrant
for her husbands and stepson's arrest,
The case came up before Justice Potts
this morning, but was put off until De-
cember s.
Policeman Parks, of the Seventh street
station, arrested Matthew Hennessey, 80
wears old, Of No. 178 Cole street. on a
charge of assault and battery. Miss Mar
garet Hennessey, his sister, was the COM
plainant Hennessey attempted to punish
his little three year old niece Sunday
morning. His sister entered the room and
tried to stop him. He then struck his
sister in the face She had him arrested.
Justice Potts found Hennessey guilty of
the charge made against him but suspend
ed sentence on payment of costs.
Joseph Rapp, thirty-fve years old, and
his sister Jonella, had a fight yesterday
afternoon. He kicked his sister about the
body, badly injuring her. Miss Rapp se-
cured a warrant for her brothe's arrest.
1t was served by Chanceman May, of the
Gregory street station. Rapp was found
guilty this morning by Justice Potts on a
charge of assault and battery. He was
fined SIS and costs. The fine was paid by
his sister, who did not want to see her
brutal brother go to jail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
SEVENTIES CLUB HOUSE.
Democrats Refer the Question 20 the
Executive COMMITTEES.

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club met
last night at the New York Bay House,
Ocean and Wilkinson avenues. George
Reilly was elected temporary chairman in
the absence of President Joseph Blaese.
The permanent headquarters question
was discussed, and was referred to the
Executive Committee for action. 1t was
announced that the recently appointed
committee would organize at the next
regular meeting. Michael l. Fagen, Jr,
the ward leader is slated for the chair
Inanshp.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05

ANTI RING FIGHT.
Johnny Landrine and Ills
Followers Are Pushing
the Machine.
WORKING FOR Committeeman
Sure Of Seven and Hopeful of
Eleven In the Ninth
Ward.

Undoubtedly the hottest primary fight
that has ever occurred will take place in
the Ninth ward tomorrow night. Repub-
lican primaries will be held throughout
the entire county, but the hot-bed lies in
the Ninth ward. Eleven delegates to
the County Committee are to be chosen,
! according to the official notice. and of
this eleven the ring followers are count
ing on getting eight.
The Ninth ward is second in size in the
county. Twenty four delegates fall to that
wards lot. OF these thirteen are hold
overs.
This is the first chance that the anti
ring people have had in some time to re-
gain control of the ward and they will
put up tomorrow night most determined
light Since the ringsters conceded the
opposing forces the right to hold separate
primaries, not moment has been lost
by the anti-ringsters in preparing for the
fray. The best material in the ward has
been selected to run for the committee
manship. 1t is the intention of the anti
ringsters to fight for every one of the
eleven men. Personal canvasses are being
made, circulars distributed. and all pos
sible plans laid for the contest.
.,.s - 'as.1 = -
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Jersey city, DeceInpe5r o 1oss.
+,tiea r1ota ~ tbe Rennhican mi
mary election which will be held on
Wednesday evening, DecemDer D. from
The rIlen +ie,9af 3'oen enclosed herewith gives
YOU the polling place and contains the
names of reputable eltlzens VINO nave
consentttta - Tbaw Tblye sto,,d = for iI barmony
in the party, and especially in the
Ninth ward, where dissensions nave
caused d lsts lafse 1aiiins oil -
Nv voting this ticket you will aid
in consolidating the party ana pre-
sen sentlls q, io,,u ;s,,1 = S'i' - e'ie
'Ae''
The circular IS signed py various LoiioW,
ers OF the opposltloh eieilent oevslai
hundred have peen sent out. MI. Jonn =
landrine, Wnoill .iie TING peopie no : 'se-1
lighting tootn ana nan SINCE ne was ps'.t-
en- some rme. asc "Aen ruiiiiils ~ e''e
position OF committeeman Will run assilh-
He claims that his defeat was que 70 u
regular methods. MI. Landrlne IS % oe
chosen from the Seventh precinct 1t IS
claimed that he has Walkover. Who his
opponent Is mas not been mace puohc- In
fact, none Of the rings men are known,
their names having been kept quiet. Mr.
Landrine is feared by the ring people, who
have been freezing him out whenever they
got a chance. With Mr.. Landrine back
on the County Committee and a member
of the Ward Association, the ringsters
will be kept worrying continually
An example of the methods employed by
the ring people, became manifest a few
days ago, when Jack Graham, COM
mitteernan from the First precinct, was
showed over to the Sixth precinct. This
was done to prevent Mr.. Landrine from
running in his own precinct and TO give
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
FUNERAL OF JOHN |. BLAIR.
Especial to .The Jersey city News,"l

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BLAIRsTOWN, Dec. 5, 1Ss9.-The run
eral this afternoon of the late John
Blair the multi-miilionaire who left an
estate estimated to be worth $50, 900. 600. was
largely attended There were delegations
from colleges and railroads with which
Mr. Blair was identified.
The Blair Hall Club at Princeton. was
headed by President Patton. Rev. DR..
Butler, pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church in Blairstown, officiated at the
funeral The pallbearers were the grand
sons of Mr.. Blair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
MINKs MAKE NOMINATIONS,
Winfield Dunn and Samuel Will
Hams to BE Committeeman.

publican Club was held last night at its
quarters, Ocean near Danforth avenues.
Winfield Dunn and Samuel Williams were
nominated for County Committeeman to
be voted at the primaries to be held Wed
nesday night.
The following committee was appointed
to nominate officers to serve for the ensu-
ing year;-E. S. Brown, William Arm
strong, F. Schultze, John Struthus,
Robert Guy and A. A. LANCER.
It is probable that Edward Fry will be
reelected president.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
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LOURENZO MARQUEE. Delagoa Bay,
Wednesday, Nov 29. 1Sss.-The following
despatch has been received here
Head Laager- Undated)- General Jou-
bert has retired from Estcourt and is
now blowing up Colenso bridge He
brings a large herd of cattle and intends
concentrating around Ladysmith.'