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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
JORDAN DOESN'T CARE.
Comptroller Busy With His
Work With New
Clerks.

Comptroller Jordan was not hampered,
as some would have it, by the designations
of Clerks Hilton, Kenyon and Isaac Van
Saun. He at once secured the services,
as "The News" stated, of ]. Benjamin
Vreeland and c. N. Shaw, and with
Deputy Egan at his elbow proceeded to
dig and delve among the. books and papers
and learn as quickly as possible the
routine of the office.
Among the first things done by the
Comptroller this morning was to send for
an expert to change the combination of
the vaults. When this was done an over
hauling of the vault took place and the
clerks had a busy time noting documents,
counting bundles of certificates and gener-
ally finding out exactly what papers were
there. Deputy Egan paid exclusive at
tention to the bundles of memoranda and
certificates in relation to Martin Act
property. AS he has had much expert
ence in that important subject he will
have them at his fingers end in few
days.
The Comptroller is up to his neck with
the different issues of bonds improvement
certificates and papers relating to ad-
justed taxes. He was very reticent about
the speech of his predecessor and merely
remarked that he was not, in the criti-
cizing business.
Il cannot say" he said, referring to the
office. yet much of the work here. We
are all, as you see very busy and it will
take us some time to get things where
we want them. There is a mass of papers
and books here which to the uninitiated
would seem incomprehensible. All these
we must examine and make ourselves
thoroughly acquainted with.
Comptroller Jordan, it is said, will, when
he becomes acquainted with the methods
and system pursued in past years, intro
duee simpler plan for running his de-
partment, but he was silent on that sub
ject this morning, magnanimously de-
construed or twisted into reflection on
Mr.. Hough's work. Mr.. Jordan's position
is that he is in the office without help
without relying on anyone excepting his
assistants.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
REBEL AIM IMPROVES
Five Americans Shot In the
Head. = Iwo Hundred
Dead Natives.
rBy Gable to The Associated Press.1


MANILA, April 20, 1S99.-(6:15 P. M
General Hale's brigade, consisting of the
Nebraska. Iowa and South Dakota Regi-
ments. with three guns, which left Malo-
los on Monday, followed the west bank
of the Rio Grande River to ford. The
force encountered many small bands Of
rebels and during the afternoon discovered
several hundred of the enemy entrenched
near Pulilan, north of Quingan. our
troops attacked the rebels and lost six
men killed. In addition eleven OF the
Americans were wounded. General Haie's
troops claim that nearly two hundred dead
natives were counted along the country
traversed. Among the dead was Spanish
captain.
The South Dakota Regiment bore the
brunt of the fighting and had hve men
killed and nine wounded.
The temperature today was "a and
several cases of sunstroke were reported.
The weather was cloudy. The country
traversed by our troops is thickly wood
ed and the hardest for fighting. The
rebels along the Bagbag River were re-
inforced from Calumpit as the troops un-
der General Hale approached. During the
day the Americans captured $50 prisoners
AS this despatch is sent the rebels are
retreating in the direction of Calumpit.
The Filipino troops engaged were well
uniformed and well drilled. AS the cam
paign progresses, the rebel troops are ini-
proving. They are adopting American
methods and the accuracy of their Shoot
ing is evinced by the fact that five Amer
leans were shot in the head.
General Hale, at four O'clock this morn
ing crossed the river and advanced on
Calumpit. General McArthurs Division
also advanced, but none of the armored
fiat cars was pushed ahead on the rail-
road.
The Kansas Regiment advanced on the
right Of the track and the Montana Reg
iment pushed forward on it's left. The reb-
els are already returning to Malolos, and
are becoming troublesome. They fired on
an ambulance yesterday which was pass
ing across the Plaza and they have driven
the Chinest out. The Third Artillery pa
troled the town last night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
VETERANS WILL MARCH.
Dispute On the Monument Will Be
Forgotten for the Day.

If enough members of the Veterans
Rights Association can be mustered to
make any sort of a showing on Decoration
Day the association will be represented
in the parade in connection with the un-
yelling Of the Soldiers and Sailors Monu-
ment
Major Simmons says that while the as
sociation was whipped in its fight for
a design different from that selected for
the monument the members still appre-
ciate the honor which the rearing of the
monument confers upon the veteran sol
diers and sailors.
The Major is president of the associa-
tion and he says an order will be given
for the members to assemble on Decora-
ton Day for the purpose of taking part
in the parade.
The trouble is that the members of the
association are members of the various
posts and will probably prefer to march
with their respective posts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
SCHEME NO CO.
Republican County Commit
tee Found It Couldn't
Gust Mounsey.
WOULDN'T ANSWER QUESTIONS
Hot Time Expected at the
Meeting Of the Bergen
Club Tonight.

There promises to be an unusually warm
session this evening at the meeting; Of the
Bergen Republican Club. Word has
been passed along the line that the lea
ders of the anti-ring element shall be
made to suffer for the defeat of the ma
chine candidate, Arthur E. Ferine, on
election day.
The machine is trying it's best to get at
those who, they say, are responsible for
the defeat of the ring candidate. Every
thing possible will be done to make 1t
miserable for those who have declined TO
support the dirty tactics employed by the
gang. 1t was said that several would pc
openly charged at the meeting this even
ing, with having worked for the Demo-
cratic party.
This will be done to renew the line OF
battle begun by the Appeals Committee ci
the County Committee, which met last
night. Chairman Frank Higgins presided.
Committeeman John Mounsey of the Sew
enth precinct of the Ninth ward, was
summoned to appear before the committee
and answer the charges made against
him, that he turned his precinct over to
the Democrats. Mr.. Mounsey, on advice
of counsel, refused to answer any ques-
tions 1t was said that steps would be
taken to have him expelled from the
county organization.
"This manner of getting at the leader
of the decent Republicans of the Ninth
ward" said a prominent Republican yes
terday, 'is simply disgusting. Small Won
der that the party is going to the dogs,
when such miserable, low tactics are en-
ployed.
'.The Ninth ward never will be Re
publican ward with the present gang at
the head The people won't stand for it,
fact which has been clearly demon
strated on more than one occasion.
'sIf it's Mr.. Landrine they wish to crush,
by hauling Mr.. Mounsey before a commit
tee on charges, then it's the weakest move
the gang could make. They will need
his assistance if they ever wish to carry
the ward. He is disgusted with the mean,
low manner in which the ward is run by
the leaders, and as an honest Republican
refuses to abide by the wishes of the
gang His following is a strong one,
which has also been shown
Mr.. Landrine was asked his opinion OF
the action of the Appeals Committee, but
he said nothing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
f, EDGE DECLINES.
Mayor Hoos Appoints J. E.
Hulshizer Jr. as Direc-
tor at Large Of
Education.
GOSSIP OF THE CITY HALL
Leader Davis Holds a Levee
Each Day = Board in
Working Order.

Nravor Hoos today made another ap-
monument and there was no difference IN
oninion as to its excellence. His Honor
having in this mornings mail reeeiVeu q
letter from DR.. Benjamin Edge, whom ne
appointed Director-at-Large OF the boaro
of Education, that he could not accept
the position, the Mayo requested MI.
James Edwin Hulshizer, Jr., TO take 1t
and he consented and was sworn IN pelore
noon.
Director Hulshizer is well known
throughout the State as young man ol
great financial ability. He is secretary
ana treasurer of the New Jersey Title,
Guarantee and Trust Company and mas
lately taken a prominent position IN
amalgamating the electric corporations OF
This mart of the State. He resides on Gilt
ford Mace. and thus the Eighth ward
secures an additional appointment. MT.
Hulshizer is a Democrat and Will De
elected President of the oBard next week.
His appointment has given universal
satisfaction.
During the temporary absence OF the
Mayor from his Office today Mr. Edward
NJ. Watson, the Republican candidate LOT
Mayor at the last election, called to pay
his visit of congraulation. He saw Fri
vate Secretary Hoos to whom he made
complimentary little speech in which ne
wished his successful opponent every sue
cess. Mr.. Watson had been absent from
town for some days or would have called
earlier. Mayor Hoos. when informed OF
the visit said he regretted he didn't meet
Mr. Watson
1.<,x r;,,rr h11S
of it these days. A very interesting
scene takes place every morning IN front
of the City Hail. in which the Demo-
cratic Leader is the central figure. Small
groups of men stand on Grove street.
on the steps of the City Hail. and on
the corner of the adjacent streets, anx-
iously waiting for Mr.. Davis appear
ance Immediately he leaves his mousse
on Grove street. the buttonhol1ng begins,
and petitions, pleas, plants and com
plants pour in thick and fast. In
methodic way the Leader patiently hears
every man, dismisses him with a lew
words. and after an hour manages TO
leach his office, where another batch Is
in waiting, and this goes on all day
Poor and rich receive the same polite at
tention and the sight is a remarkable
testimony to the confidence reposed in
one man by large number of citizens
Now that the election is over and the
appointments have been made, the ma
chinery of the city government goes on
smoothly and steadily. All the Boards
are organized and getting down to work.
excepting the new Board of Education.
That will meet soon, and when the new
Public School No. 20 matter is arranged
the next thing to consider will be the
annual repairs schools concerning which
certain members of the Finance Board
think that estimates for public work
should at least be made one month be-
fore the schools close for the summer
vacation instead of being left until the
last minute. The financiers will urge
this matter on the Education Board.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25

sions to the sum of slee.e5 were also or
dered paid.
The Board then adjourned until We'd
nesday evening, May 3.
The floral decorations on the desk OF
the new Commissioner, Mr.. Hennessey,
were very large and numerous One
piece basket overflowing with roses
and standing three feet high, was very
noticeable.
Among those present at the organization
of the Board were:-County Superinten-
dent c. P. Smith. Captain H. H. Nierman,
Alderman Daniel Cole, Commissioners
Samuel Blakey, City Collector Robert
Davis, Deputy City Collector Thomas
Miggins. Counselor John A. DENIM, John
McNulty, Harry Cox, Henry Hauck,
Charles Smith, James Kelly, Commits
sioner Robert Urquhart, John Moran,
Bartley Coyle. William Kelly. ]. Schellen-
berger, ex-Commissioner Peter Madden,
Thomas G. Leonard, James Mccarthy,
Freeholders Joseph Murray and Frank
McNaly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
PLEASED AT STUHR'S APPOINTMENT
Hoboken Democrats Think it Sign
OF HARMONY.

Hoboken politicians were surprised at
the announcement made yesterday that
ex-senator William S. Stuhr had been APP
pointed by Mayor Lawrence Pagan to
fill the vacancy in the Commission of
Public Instruction caused by the resigna-
ton of President Edward Russ. The ap-
pointment surprised even the supposedly
knowing ones and furnished food for gos-
sip in political circles throughout the
town
The ex-senator qualified for the office in
the CITY Hall at two o'clock in the after
noon. They asked what had induced him
to accept the Mayors appointment. Mr..
Stuhr smiled blandly and said:-
why shouldn't l accept?" The Com
mission of Public Instruction is an inn
portant municipal body, and 1 consider it
the duty of every public spirited citizen
to lend his support to a good cause when
called upon.''
Democrats In general were much pleased
with this appointment of Mayor Fagan's.
1t is a sign of harmony in the ranks,
they said. The Mayor and the ex-senator
have always been good personal friends.
Bitter as the recent Mayorality campaign
of the candidates ever referred to the
other on the stump or elsewhere while
conducting their canvass. The day after
election the two met shook hands and ex-
changed compliments.
Still the appointment, everyone says, was
one of the biggest political surprises ever
sprung in Hoboken.
At the meeting of the newly organized
Commission of Public Instruction of Ho-
boken. held last evening, the following
committee were appointed
Committee on School Government
Commissioners Waldheim, Stuhr, Keresey
and Muzzi.
Committee on School Buildings and Fur.
niture = Commissioners Keresey, yoll
Dooley and Waldheim.
Committee on Supplies-Commissio
Dooley, Muzzi, Voll and Bell
| Committee on Finance and Audit-Com
missioners Bell, Waldheim, Keresey ant
| Muzzi.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
coLoNIAL'S PRoMPTNESS.
Pays Policy on Death Of One of Its
Patrons.

While working at Pier %. New York
City. a few days ago, John O'Donahue, OF
$40 Henderson street. this city, was crush-
ed to death by car float. About two
months ago O'Donahue was induced by
an agent of the Colonial Life. Insurance
Company of America to take out policy
in that company, with weekly premium
of ten cents O'Donahue had paid but 30
cents in ALL but the company Immediate
" handed the beneficiary, Della Shaugh-
messy, sister of the deceased, the sum of
$1442O
This is the third accident in the COM
pany's experience within very short
time where the same amount was paid in
and similar amount paid out and it is
further remarkable that in every case of
that kind which has happened in this
vicinity the Colonial Company has in
sured the victim, thus showing the wide
spread confidence working people have in
the management and promises of the
company to promptly pay the full amount
insured In many other companies the
beneficiary would have only received one
fourth of the sum, $S6.05.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
POLICE COMMITTEES.
President McGill Appointed
Them Last Night Health
Board Democratic.

AS was predicted in 1.-THE News yester-
day. the Board Of Police Commissioners
organized last night by electing Commits
sioner McGill President. Commissioners
McGill was nominated by Commissioner
Walter who waived his right to the
Presidency in favor of his new colleague.
The election was made unanimous by
Clerk Robinson casting a ballot.
In accepting the honor conferred upon
him, President McGill said:-
"Gentlemen-I thank you for the honor
you have so generously bestowed upon
me. in electing me to preside over the
Police Board for the ensuing year. hope
and sincerely trust that l will be able to
perform my duties to the satisfaction Of
nv colleagues, and with credit to myself.
..The Board of Police Commissioners I
consider one of the most important boards
in our municipalities. 1t has under its
supervision the good order of the city.
the enforcement of the law, the effective
ness of the sanitary rules and the dfspen-
sation of charity to the sick in the main
tainance of the City Hospital. In conse-
quence of these facts its duties are very
important, and ones which require active
and earnest attention. I hope we will per-
form these duties earnestly, honestly and
so effectively as to be satisfactory to
the people, and merit their approval"
Before resuming his seat the President
announced the following committees for
the ensuing year.
Salaries-West, McGill and Walter.
Fuel-Walter and McGill-
Feed for Horses-Walter and McGill.
Feed for Prsoners-West and Walter
+. Incsdentals for Chef-West and McGil.
Photographs of Prisoners-Wal and
McGill
Supplies for Station Houses Walter and
McGill.
Maintenance of Signal system-Walter
and McGill.
Telephones for Signal system-West and
Walter.
GILL
Hospital and Dispensary-McGiH and
Printing and Stationery Walter and Nc
GILL
and West.
President McGill will be Democratsc. II
will be composed cf President McGili.
Commissioners Walter and West, n HeaiIa
inspector Benjamin and DR.. BIN kerhon
A communication from the sofolers ana
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
Harsnett's Thernometrioal Repori
DIED
KEATING-On Sunday. April %, 1885,
Mary, widow of the late James keat-

KEATING-On Sunday. April %, 1ssss
Mary, widow of the late James Keat-
ing.
Circle, No. 2, Ladies of the G.. A. R., are
respectfully invited to attend tn the funeral
from her late residence, No. 1858 Garneld
avenue. Jersey City on Wednesday, April
g, at 9 4 NJ; thenee to o St; Patriess eanaS,ss
where a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered for the happy repose OF
her soul.
CADMUS-At Bayonne. on Sunday, April
%, 1899, Hannah c. Cadmus, widow q
the late Jasper l. Cadmus, aged IS
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
from the residence Of Mrs; Nicholas E.
Van BuslSirk, No. 72 West Thirty seventh
street, Bayonne, on Wednesday, April Is,
at p. M.
HUNTER-On Sunday, April %, 1899.
Thomas Hunter, beloved husband OF
Eliza Hunter.
invited to attend the funeral from his
Wednesday, April 26. at p. NJ.
Interment at Greenwood Cemetery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
HoBoKEN PJLlcE COMMISSIONERS
Martin Daab and Ado1ph Lankering
Will Probably BE Appointed.

AT a meeting of the Hoboken Board of
Police Commissioners held yesterday af-
ternoon, julius Kruse and Bernard Muir
ray were appointed patrolmen. 1t was ex-
pected that several changes in tho depart
ment would be effected at the meeting,
but such was not the case. The Board
will reorganize May /, when Mayor Pagan
will appoint two Commissioners to fill the
places vacated by Commissioners Hirtler
and Utz Martin Dabb and Adolph Lam
kering are looked upon as the new MEM
bers of the Board.
The new Board, 1t is expected, will
make the changes which did not material
ize yesterday. The most important OF
these changes, it is said, will be the re-
tirement of Chief Charles Donovan. Cap
tain Hayes will be the Chiefs successor
it is understood
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
END OF STRIKE NOT IN SIGHT.
Manufacturers Decline Propositions
of Glass Workers.

Especial to t'The Jersey City News'l
BRIDGETON, April 25, 1S9S--The hope
full prospect of ending the glassblowers
strike. growing out of the conference held
yesterday by committee of citizens Wlth
Clement w. Shoremaker, head OF the
Cumberland Glass Works, was disslpaleo
this morning when the following state-
ment was officially given out by the nom
union manufacturers
CAT a meeting of the glass manufactur-
ers held last night the proposit itkon for
unionizing the local glass factories on q,
modified basis made by Mr.. Hayes ana y
committee of business men, was unani-
mously declined by the manufacturers =,
This puts the situation back where ls
was previous to the Conference, with no
end to the strike in sight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
STATE Appointments.
Governor Names Palisade
Commissioners and Chill
dren's Guardians.
Especial to .sThe Jersey City News."1

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey CITY NEWS.
TRENTON, April 25, 1Sss.-Governos
voorhees, this afternoon appointed the
following Commissioners to examine INTO
and report as to the best method OF pre-
serving the Palisades Franklin w. Hop
kins. Alpine; William A. Linn, Hacken-
sack; s. Wood McClave, Edgewater; Ellz-
abeth B VermiIye, Englewood, and Ce-
celia Gaines, Jersey City.
The Governor this afternon appointed
the seven members of the State Board OF
Children's Guardians. They are
R,lrsshan Morristsyyn: Anthony T.
William, Trenton; Hugh H. Fox, Bay
onne; Josiah Wisrar, Saline; Catharine =.
Abbey, Mt Holly, and Emily h. VIII
hanson, Elizabeth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
SUICIDE or ocToeENARIAN.

NEW YORK. April 25 1sss.-August
Jacobs. eighty years old, hanged himself
in the garret of his daughters home In
Paterson. N. J.. today. He was in good
health and so far as known had no cause
to kill himself A few days ago Jacobs
is reported to have said that he had lvea
long enough.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
The FIRST FRUITS.

Justice Potts today fined Albert Somer-
field, a storekeeper at No. 81 Newark ave-
nue.. 81 for violation of a city ordinance.
He threw the sweepings of his store into
the street. The complaint was made by
Roundsman Driscoll in pursuance of Chief
Murphy's recent order to the police to en-
force the ordinance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
THI

apology is accepted and the record is de-
stroyed.''
The case against the Italians proceed
ing, the point was raised that they mad
come from Hoboken on summonses which
require that they should not appear be-
fore two days after receiving the sum
mons.
Justice Nevin, to make the proceedings
regular, paroled the men, but as they
filed out of the building they Were met
by Detective Keenan,, armed with war
rants for their arrest and marched into
the station house, where they were re-
booked.
They were again arraigned, and on Their
promise to appear in Court tomorrow they
were again paroled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
ST. LucY's PLAY.
Novelty in the Way Of Irish
Scenery Presented.

A large audience enjoyed the production
Of the interesting and laughable play,
kitty, the Heress,' or Sight Seeing on
the Emerald Isle" at St. Lucy's Hail last
night, as the play progressed forty-five
pictures of Irish scenery were presented
by means of a revolving machine.
Mrs. Josie M. Sullivan appeared In the IL
tie role and Dan Morris Sullivan imDer-
sonated Jerry Brannigan, the guide; Mrs.
Study. the poor lone WILDLY; Soldering
solomon. the tinker, and Van Slayer, a
German baron.
Joseph Kelly, as Richard Thornton, on
business in ireland; James MeDermott,
as Funny SAM a colored servant; Miss
Ada Fischer, as Miss Jessie Thornton,
and Miss Nora Halpin as the Professor
of Music.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
ACTIVE LODGES CALICO BALL.

A calico reception was last night held at
Central Hail. undert he auspices of Ac-
tive Lodge, No. s, "A. Q. U. W. An inter
esting programme of song, instrumental
music. addresses and recitations preced-
cd the dance Phil c. Heck was among
the singers. There was also an athletic
exhibition Among the distinguished Wis
itors We're Grand Foreman w. H. Lambert
and District Deputy H. B. Long. both Of
Newar'-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
HARD TACK CLUB MET.

The Hard Tack Club, composed 81
members of the Hoboken Company of tha
Fourth Regiment of Volunteers, held a
reception at Pohlmann's last night, dur
ING which Lieutenant McAvoy, on behalf
of the COMPANY presented Captain Raiph
with an elegant gold watch: The recep-
tion was very enjoyable AFFAIR.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
aRLINGToN cEmETEnY

was the first Landscape Lawn CeTaetery' In
the State Lot owners have expense for
care of grounds nor for fencing. II you need
q cemetery lot tand every family needs cne,.
Won will be interested in its beauty and neat.
ness its moderate prices and easy terms OF
nayment Office in Jersey City. 2ss Washing
ton street, over Provident Savings Bank. TelS
phons Nc. s2L
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, April rs. 1Ss9.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at e1gnE
p. NJ. Wednesday. For New York city
and vicinity ty:-Generally fair tonight anS
Wednesday; stationary Temperature; Iresh
easterly to southerly winds.
AID pleased at STUHR'S Appointment