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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
WILLIAM SHAW SHOOTS HIMSELF.
No Reason for the Suicide, His
Daughter Says.

LAFAYETTE added another suicide to ner
long list about ten o'clock this morning.
when William Shaw. sixty-two years oia'
blew his brains out with an old navy re-
volver at the home of his married daugn-
ter Mrs. NJ Jordan, No. 22S Van Horn
street. The ball entered back Of the right
oar causing almost instant death. he
was found a few seconds later by his
daughter. living in a pool of blood In tne
front bedroom on the third floor.
She had been employed in the lower part
ar the house when she was startled by the
shot. Rushing up stairs she found her
father living dead blood gushing from
hole behind the ear. He was lying on his
side. with the old pistol tightly clutched
between his fingers. The residents were
also startled by the shot. A crowd soon
gathered about the house. The police ar
rived and the morgue wagon was called
for but Mrs Jordan refused to let the
body be taken away. Captain Cox and
Detective Hottie questioned Mrs. Jordan,
but she could give little information re-
garding the cause of the suicide.
She stated that he had boarded at No
III Pacific avenue for some time and
never appeared to be respondent. He
came around to her home shortly after
eating his breakfast and chatted with her
for some time. He then went upstairs,
where he remained almost an hour. doubt
less broodlng. He shot himself about ten
o'clock Death must have been instan-
taneous The suicide was in fair circum-
stances and his daughter is also well off
The funeral will take place from her home
on Sunday afternoon.
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lar, as Mr.. Reed had no authority 70 ac-
cept the resignation, which should nave
been sent to the County Committee Ine
club, under the impression chat the seat
was vacant. nominated Burns
II is understood that Hargen is anxious
to resign. and will at once forward his
resignation to the County Committee. I'm
iii the resignation is accepted the position
& not vacant. The question now arises.
had the club the power to nominate man
for position before the resignation OF the
actual incumbent had been accepted?
1t is said that the Ward Association VIII
refuse to recognize Burns as member OF
the County Committee. AS result COM
piications may arise which will again uis-
rupt the Grant Club.
Burns has been a thorn to the Repuph-
can leaders for some time, and apparently
has a chronic tendency to SOW discord IN
the Republican party. With his band OF
trusty followers he last spring severed
connections with the Grant Club and or
ganized the Seventh Ward Republican
Club. The reason assigned for this radlcal
move was the election of Alfred Hargen
TO the County Committee. Burns, who
was his opponent, claimed that he was de-
feated by unfair political tactics. Hargen
is now about to resign, but the irony OF
fate still deprives Burns of the coveted
office. In the event of a resignation from
the County Committee tfae Ward Assocla-
tion claims the right to fill the vacancy
by appointment.
It is an open secret that Burns stock IS
below par, and that the Ward Association
will take great pleasure in turning him
down. Since the members of the Seventh
Ward Republican Club. which had a large
membership on paper, knocked. at the door
of the Grant Association, and humbly
asked to be taken back into the fold,
Burns has been a menace to the peace OF
the party.
President William Reed said last night
that he had been kept continually on the
anxious seat and it was with the great
est difficulty that harmony was main
tanned in the organization.
1t is now expected that Burns will make
another bolt with his following, and Will
probably attempt to organize new club
with the ultimate view of controlling the
Republican politics in the ward.
The regular Republicans claim they will
be glad to be rid of what they term
Chronic disturber.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
POLICEMAN SUSP ENDED
Byrnes Says Illness, Captain
Says Drunk, Doctor Says
Alcoholism.

Policeman John ]. Byrnes, of the Greg
ory street police station. was suspended
about 1926 o'clock this afternoon by
Police Captain Cody, charged with being
intoxicated while on post.
About 12:30 o'clock word was received
at the police station that policeman in
full uniform was drunk at Henderson and
Gregory streets Sergeant Nicholas Top
pin, who was behind the desk. hurried TO
the corner but found no police officer. A
crowd had gathered in front of Malone 5
plumbing shop, however, so Toppin forced
his way through and saw Byrnes seated
in a chair in the store. Byrnes claimed
he was not drunk. but was very sick.
Toppin, however, insisted on the police
man reporting to the station house inn
mediately.
Byrnes started accompanying the
Sergeant when Captain Cody came along.
The Captain accused the officer Of being
drunk and as soon as the station was
reached took away his skield and sus-
pended him pending examination,
.Byrnes, did not appear drunk as he
walked down Gregory street toward the
station, said Michael Malone. He did,
however appear very sick. I would not
say he was drunk
Police Surgeon Nevin was sent for and
when he arrived at the station house ad-
Judged Byrnes suffering from alcoholism
Byrnes was appointed a chanceman thir-
teen wears ago. He was made perma-
nent patrolman about one year ago
Chief Murphy this afternoon said
"Byrnes was not drinking man and It
was severe blow to learn that he had
been suspended for drunkenness
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BURNS RAN BEHIND.
Ten Votes Less Than His
Fellows = Disappoint-
ment in Store for
Him.

The election of County Committeeman in
the Seventh ward excited little interest
last night. At joint primary of the
First, Second, Third and Fourth precincts
Henry c. Brown, Winfield Dunn, George
T. Reid and Samuel Williams were elect
ed without opposition, each receiving fifty
votes.
At the joint primary of the Fifth and
Sixth precincts. William E. Reed received
81 votes. William Van Busklrk 81 votes
John Ramsey 81 votes and William Burns
27 votes. There was no opposition yet
Burns Received ten votes less than his
running mates, which is due to his un-
popularity.
Burns was recently nominated at meet
ing of the Grant Club to fill the unexpired
term Of Alfred Hargen, who was supposed
to have resigned AS matter Of fact
Hargenis resignation was sent to william
Reed as President of the Grant Club.
Such action is now claimed to be irregu-
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TOO MANY COLUMBIAN DOLLARS.
Frank Schiller Convicted Of Stealing
Mrs. Margaret Bolts Collection.

Frank Schiller was tried in the Special
Sessions Court this morning on charge
of breaking, entering and larceny. Schli-
Ter occupied furnished room in Mrs
Margaret Bolts house, No. 160 First street,
Hoboken. Mrs. Bott had some German
money and Columbian half dollars IN
bag which she placed under the bureau
in her sleeping apartment for safe Keep
ing. The last time she saw the treasure
was on Friday afternoon. November II
The following day two sailors called al
the house and inquired for Schiller. Tney
told Mrs. Bott that Schiller had a lot OF
| German money. That alarmed Mrs Bott
and she looked for her money only to fnd
to her dismay that it was gone. She mo-
tilted the police and Detectives Weinthal
and Fallon arrested Schiller. Mrs. Bott
testified to these facts this morning and
said that the. defendant made himsel1
very familiar around the house.
The most important witness for the
State was Margaretha Rohde,a good look
ing Young woman, who lives at No 1's
Bloomfield street, and is employed as a
barmaid in saloon at No ~ hlver
street She testified that Schiller was IN
| the saloon on Friday night, November -
and had several drinks for which ne paiu
with Columbian half dollars Schiller ac-
companied her to Ter home and sugges1eu
| that they go upstairs. as he had some
money he wanted her to count. Upstairs
he produced a small bag and took some
German marks out of it. She counted
! them and found 200 marks. After the De
| fendant was arrested the witness turned
over some of the marks to Detective
Weinthal.
| Mrs Maria Joch. who keeps saloon al
No. 126 Hudson street. and her pretty par
maid. Rosie Krocher, testlneu 1nae
| Schiller had some drinks in the saloon on
Friday night and Schiller had Columbian
| half dollars.
Schiller said that he did not steal Mrs.
Bolts money that he never knew she
had any money, and that he did not pro
duce any German money in the saloons.
In fact he denied everything the state
witnessed had testified to. He was con-
| xrfntad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07

DIED.

.poRAN.-On Tuesday, Desember 5. 1sss:
at her late residence, NO. q Forrssl
street. Bridget Moran. ,
mineral services at St. Patrick's CnurcA
on Saturday, December 3. at 10 A. n
NOLAN.-On Tuesday. December 1Sss
at the residence OF her father, Alcna5l 1s.lS.s
street Bayonne City, n, J.. Catharlno
Nolan. wife of the late Thomas Nol9n.
Funeral from the house Friday. 1e- s
cember s, at $50 A. M; Enencs % q
Henry's Church.
CI5ARK.-In this city, on Tuesday, Ds-
cenber 5, 1889. s. Wellmsn Clark. a =;
Relatives and friends, and the medacaI
nrofession are invited tc, attend the
fF,,naral services on Friday December 5,
At Ii A Nj. at the Hedding M. 3. Church.
Montgomery street.
Interment private. -
Philadelphia (Pa-) ana NeWArk W. -
papers please copy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
SELL OLD APPLIANCES.
Fire Board Decides 10
Clear Out Useless
Stuff.

The Fire Commissioners met last even
ing at Fire Headquarters, No. 241 Bay
street Chief Conway reported that in
the past month there had been 80 fires
and 26 telegraph alarms, The total loss
in November was 14,767; total insurance,
$50, 450, and insurance paid $l4.767. There
were five false alarms In the month.
Inspector Of Horses William Fl. Arrow
smith reported that in the past two weeks
seven horses had been under treatment.
Three still remain in the hospital. He
also reported that six of the departments
horses were not capable of performing
duty in the department and that they
should be sold.
It was decided that the six xhorses, two
four wheeled tenders, one two wheeled
tender, and quantity of old hose should
he sold. and Clerk Esterbrook was re-
quested to advertise the sale The clerk
was requested to advertise for bids for
two new second-class engines and $3.50
feet of cotton rubber lined hose
Commissioners Erickson notified Clerk
Esterbrook that unless the balance of the
purchase money from the sale of the bell
tower and striking apparatus. which was
held over a month ago, is Forthcoming by
December 13, the same will be readver-
tised and resold
Commissioners Erickson explained later
why he wanted the property resold unless
the money is paid before the above date.
He said;-'T went before the Board OF
Finance and the money from the sale of
the bells and tower property was prompt
ly paid. I made this statement out of
fairness to the Finance Commissioners,
and wish to express my feeling OF graf
itude to those gentlemen for the uniform
courtesy with which they have treated me
ever since became member of the
Board.
They agreed to transfer the monye for
the purchase of steam fire engine and the
Mayor is ready to sign warrants as soon
as they can be prepard. The Fire Board
has always received fine treatment at the
hands of Mayor Hoos and the Finance
Board It is only justice to these gentle
men that I should make mention of this
fact"
Applications for appointments were re-
ceived from Thos Sheehan, e. r. Linth-
an, e. 7. Jackson, Abel P. Brown,
| Michael Mccarthy, A. j. Branagan, Pat
| rick Meehan and A. J. Rutherford. The
| Board adjourned until December 10.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
EIGHTH DEMOCRATS OFFICERS.
Association He'll Its Election
Last Ni9ht.

The election of officers to conduct the
affairs of the Eighth Ward Democratic
Association during the ensuing year. was
held last night. The rooms of the club
were crowded. This ticket was nominated
and was elected unanimously:-Pres
Daniel S. Smith; first vice president,
Francis J. Gormly; second vice president,
Michael Kennedy; third vice president,
Patrick Kilroy; treasurer, Robert S. Jor-
dan; corresponding secretary, r. B. Will
Jams. recording secretary. William P.
O'Riely; financial secretary, Robert
Katlin, and sergeant-at-arms, James
Flynn. An Executive Committee, con-
sisting of committeeman from each pre-
cinct, was appointed by the president.
Addresses were delivered by Register
elect James C. Clarke, Frederick SPENCE
man. M. J. Kennedy, Robert Blewitt,
bernard Donohue and Henry Windecker.
a social session followed the meeting.
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lower floor. The different booth and their
attendants are
Fancy Table-Mrs. Alexander T. McGill.
Mrs. Charles Elkin. Miss Estelle Ogden,
Miss Margaret Holland and Miss Gertrude
Goodlad.
Book and Card Table-Miss Helen Man
ners. Miss NJ. A. Dali and Miss 2. L.
Conall
Apron Table, Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Westcott
and Miss Lily Blackburn.
Candy Table-tMiss S. B. Riley and Miss
Ella Somers.
Lemonade Miss M. S. Van Worst, Miss
Helen Rae, Miss Helen Bonham.
efreshments-M Miss Hemming, Mrs. Ed
gar Page, Mrs. Shultis. Miss Wayre.
Ice Cream-lMrs. Sweet, Miss g. Sweet
The Klondike Mrs. E. Wittenbert, Miss
Maud Egbert.
In addition to the above attractions an
entertainment is given each evening.
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LIQUlDATING BONDS.
Finance Board Sets AsIde
Monies for Sinking Fund
Purposes.
$50 Market St., Newark, n ,.
s Erie St., Jersey City, y. 2.

The Board of Finance, last uiEhf
ordered warrants to be drawn In favor
of the Sinking Fund Commissioners for
Sinking Fund purposes for the year
1ss-lsO0 The amounts to pay bonds were
as follows.
5000 AZ per cent Fire Department
ment bonds, due July "a, 19U. N,uU
5000 AZ per cent. Fire Department
ment bonds, due Sept: ~, lsQ1...*.. &pp9
1900 ~ per cent Fire Department 80
bonds, due December z8 1S03.-.-.- 1,u9
l, 100000 Jersey City per cent. - =.
bonds, due April ], 1904. --......--... S4H0
r. 0e0 4 per cent. Fire Departnant -,
bonds, due June 1903 -.......ss 4sos9
bonds, due February 15, 1el0...s.. 9o1
10000 to pay maturing bonds, -
per cent, due June I, 19f0..-.-..--. 46oU
$50 900 assessment 5 per CENT due =,
April l, 191l...-..---.:.. ;..-.ss 7''''
52s 900 wassF 1sia per cent, a.s ssoa 1900
/. 4Ss. 900 assessment, per cent, Que az ooa
April l. 1916. e0svp9
54S 600 assessment per cent-s ana
100000 general per cent, due * oao
7O0 900 gold per cent, due septen- :. ono
Der /, 1928. 17'v:s
500 900 gold per cent. due May ! :, aao
$4,000 gold ~ per cent. due May .oa
100 Oos 6szT bark per cent, due May j.
200 eoo school house gold per cent, q.
due August 2, 1927 -....-...-. 7,vv
Isl, COO Public Library per cent, zaa
due April l. 1928. low
100 600 schoolhouse per cent. due 90
80, ....... $50. 10
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PARK REFORMED FAIR.


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HIed. sul pspusllB pMoao eSlpI Isqlouv
Those in charge of 'sThe House That
Jack Built" did a rushing business and
poor old sDinah'' the automatic servant
who answers the door bell and delivers
goods on receipt of dime was kept
on the run. She dia not complain, how
ever, and seemed to enjoy the rush.
Another big crowd patronized the sup
per table and the receipts from this source
alone amounted to considerable sum.
The fair will be open tonight and another
big supper will be served.
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HOBOKEh'S TICKET.
Machine Men Elected in Every
Case--All Opposition
Failed.

There was little opposition at the Re-
publican primaries held in Hoboken last
evening for the election of delegates to
the County Committee. Where It did
crop out it was extremely weak. The
machine delegates had things in general
their own way and the straight tickets
went through easily. George Swain tried
to oppose Arthur Van Etten in the Second
ward, but was showed under by big ma
jority. In the Fourth precinct Of the
Third ward Frank Dornan tried likewise
to mass an opposition against John
Solferino. Twelve votes was all ne could
show up, however. against Solferino's q.
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APATHY in THE SIXTH.

In the Sixth ward there was no trouble
last night But one ticket was placed be-
fore the voters, and this by the ring
There was only one voting place in the
ward. Seven committeeman were chosen
Two of these, John c. Kaiser and Joseph
Zumbusch, are the ward leaders. Only
seyenty-five votes were cast, showing the
apathy existing in the ranks of the G. O.
p. in that section.
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Too Few Votes In Twelfth.

With the exception of the Eighth pre-
cinct, the Republican primaries in the
Twelfth ward passed off without any trou-
bic whatsoever. Here there were SO few
votes cast that the election officers re-
fused to grant the candidates certificates
of election. President Henry Hoehl of the
Twelfth Ward Improvement Association,
received five votes and Stanley Tresouth-
wick received one. The committeeman
Sfebert II. H Williams, T. Mahon, p.
Mcmahon, Richard Slury. d. A. Feinstein,
Joseph Lehman, Henry Fiegl, F. ].
Stuhr. T. Dean, Otto E. Dahl and F.
Kntzeluau
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IMPROVING CHRIST HOSPITAL.

The few trees standing on the lawn in
front of Christ Hospital have been cut
down and the lawn is being regarded and
will extend around the south end Of the
building. Seed grass will be sown and the
lawn next summer win be one of the
prettiest in the city. 1t viii also greatly
enhance the appearance of the building.
which. since the addition Of the new
I-shaped wing, is a very imposing strue-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
HUDSON CITY SIDEWALKS.

Sidewalk Inspector Murphy is devoting
considerable attention to the Hudson City
section with the result that there is a
marked Improvement in the condition of
the sidewalks in that section of the city,
especially on the western slope Of the Hill.
The residents of that section greatly ap-
preciate the interest Mr.. Murphy has dis
played In that section, where the side
walks for years have been in horrible
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
TRADES COUNCIL NET.

The United Building Trades Council OF
Hudson County held a lengthy meeting
at Council Hall in Hoboken avenue last
evening. but the business transacted was
OF a private nature. The differences be-
tween the Council and that Of Greater
New York over jurisdiction of the respect
i've councils have been nearly all adjust
ed. All the trades represented at last
nights meeting reported that work was
brisk for this season of the year.
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BELIEVED TO BE A THIEF.
Hoboken Steamship Fireman Arrest
ed In Hobcken.

Henry Poss, residing at No. 104 Garden
street. Hoboken, was arrested yesterday
in Brooklyn for sneak" robbery He
said his name was Smith Detective Ser
geant Nelson. when informed of his ar
rest. searched his apartments. A trunk
containing q dagger, pair OF brass
tickets in the mans possession We're taken
from him in Brooklyn In Hoboken ne
was known as a steamship fireman
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ARlon FAIR A SUCCESS.

The fair being held this week at Central
Hall under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
poor is attracting large crowds nightly. 1t
is now in full swing The indications are
chat the fair will prove a bigger financial
success than any the society has thus far
held. Concerts are given every evening.
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FARRELL ASSOCIATION BALL.

The committee in charge of the arrange
ments of the Bernard farrell Associa-
tion, named after the popular Alderman
Of the First Ward. is already hustling
to make the associations coming ball
ait Imperial Music Hall on January %
q success. It Is expected to be the big
aest ball ever held at that popular resort.
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ToNIGHT's EVENTS

.'why Smith Left Heme." at the
sAeaaedms ..ads and nl = Foiiies Company" at the
Bon Ton Theatre. pa<o~znsa
La Last II night, fair, church Of the Holy
: Meeting. wanser Republican Club l,..a
Fair. Universalist Churcn OF tne s,,,ss S-sls-
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In the Eleventh.

In most Of the precincts of the Eleventh
ward there was no opposition tickets in
the field, and but little interest was mani
tested. Among the committeeman elected
were Robert Crawford, Theodore Luen-
berger, Edward Andre and Daniel Asthe-
mere. H. Ortlieb, j. H. Logan, John
Wray and John E. Macarthur.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-07
C. 0. P. HARMONY.
Republican Machine Calmly
Shuts Out All Its
0pposers.
FIGHTS MANY AND FIERCE
Anti-Ring Tickets Showed IN
der at the Committeeman
Primaries.

Republican primaries for County Com
raittee1nen. were held last night through
out the county The ring was victorious
in every case though not without severe
eashes. In the Eighth Ward the ngnl
was particularly fierce. The Seventh nad
some trouble over Burns and in HOBO
ken there was several opposing forces
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aRLsseToN CEmlETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Ceme<ery -
me state Lot owners have no expense nos
care or grounds, nor for fencing. you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs one1s
you will be interested In its beauty and neat.
yess its moderate prices and easy terrns of
nayment Office in Jersey city, 2Ss Washing
ION street, over Provident Savings Bank 1elt-
nhone No. 5sl.
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Te.th Wards Men.

Among the committeeman elected in the
Tenth ward are John T. Lauren, Charles
Park, A. Schmohl. A Headden, M. Gill
hooly, August Klein and w. f. Bogie.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Dec. Z, 1sse-ForeeaiStF sist
for the thirty-six hours ending a. - s,,5
P. NJ Friday. For New foLK fls,.s.s Srsz ~
yicinity:-Cloudy tonight, IoLIow -
snow or rain; rain Friday, Warmsrs 11ssA4
to brisk easterly winds
Hartnett's Thsrmometrical hepors
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i ola and w.ll Tried Remedy.

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething should always be useo
for chiIdren while teething. II softens t1e
gums, allays the pain. cures wina eotse
TWenty-fiye cents per bottle.
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vINELAND's NEW SEWERS.

The authorities of Vineland, Cumberland
county, have notified the State Sewerage
Board that they have prepared plans for
new system Of sewerage for their
borough the plans provide for the
emptying Of the sewers into the Maurice
River. and a plant for the purification Of
the sewer before ii flows into the river.
The Board will pass upon the plans at
its next meeting next Monday afternoon.
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Kaiser N. M. Lawrence. c. Fl. Benson,
John T. Feindel, G. w. Scales, =. n. II
ness, Dr. T. c. Robertson, wafer r.
Birdsall Robert Carey, D. Storey, :. n
Price and G. H. Lincks.