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The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
KRlFT JACOBS ROW.
Justice Lippincott Will Give
Decision Friday = Can
He Play Politi-
cal Boss ?

The dispute between the warning fac-
tions of the Socialist Labor Union Party
will be settled on Friday, SO far as JUS
tice Lippincott win take any part in set
Ting It, The lawyers argued the case
yesterday. William H. Speer, Jr., for the
Jacob crowd, and George McEwan for
the Kraft contingent.
Mr.. Speer said that, under the law, the
Kraft faction should have filed their OBJ
lection within two days after the nomina-
tions had been fled He held that the
Court has no power to act until after
the County Clerk has passed upon the
objections, if objections are filed within
the prescribed time. If no objections have
been filed, as is in this case, then the
County Clerk is the final arbiter and the
Court has no power to review his de-
cision.
Mr. McEwan argued that when there is
a dispute between two factions, the pro-
ceedings are different. 1t was not neces-
sary toi file objections in this case Sec
ton 40 of the law provides that where
there Is a split in a party, the County
Clerk shall give the preference to the
candidates nominated at the convention
of the regular party and provide name
for the opposing faction. Section 46 pro-
vides that all nominations must be GER
tilted to the County Clerk and objections
are made within two days, the County
Clerk must decide unless the Court other
wise orders.
The presiding justice Of the court has
the power to determine the issue sum-
marily 1t was the intention Of the Legis-
lature that the court should have power
OF review the action of the County Clerk
In reference to nominations
"That would give the court power to
make nominations" remarked Justice
Iippincott Suppose" he continued,
that the obpector had only twenty min
utes and I had to act summarily, could
1 substitute one name 70 ranother If
thought the objeetor was the regularly
nominated candidate?"
Mr.. McEwan believed that he could II
the objector was the regular nominee.
81 will have to look into this more
closely" said Justice Lippincott. II the
presiding Judge has the power you say
he has he can organize himself into
convention, in fact he can make himself
a full fedged boss. 1 Will decide on
Friday
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
WHAT AILs THE HARsIMus CLUB.
Possessed OF Unlimited Cheek the
Members Demanded Every OfRce.

Since the stories regarding the troubles
of the Harsimus Democratic Club have
become public property many new ones
arise. Last night it leaked out that dur
ing the campaign last November, a dele
cation of Harsimus Democrats called on
Leader Robert Davis and demanded a
Freeholder nomination. Leader Davis in
formed the socalled Democrats that it
would be impossible to crafty them as
all the candidates had been nominated.
Finding that they could not "cinch'' the
nomination, they asked for the Alder
manic nomination. Leader Davis told the
committee to see him the following spring
about this
The men could not wait that long and
inside of two weeks, member who, it
Is said. only resided in this city week,
thought he would like to go on the
club thought extremely cheeky. The new
member was turned down.
The old feeling, asking for patronage,
could not be subdued by the political
"grafters." The night the members Of the
club were served with the dispossess
papers they were to draw lots for an ap-
pointment to the force. They were, how
ever, disappointed
A reporter for THE News" called on
landlord Peter Butler last night and he
said THE stories published about the
members Of the club are true. I am glad
that I am rid Of them"
Standing outside the side door was a
crowd of young men but little over their
majority, IL that. They were discussing
the legality of the disposses notice pasted
.Inar the door
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
BOERS REPULSED.
IBy Gable to The Associated Press.1

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
LONDON, Oct. 25 1se9.-A special de-
spatoh from Cape Town, dated s:t0 this
morning, says there has been another
battle at Ladysmith and that the Beers
were repulsed. The British casualties
were placed at four killed and seven
wounded, all rank and file
A special despatch from Ladysmith,
dated October %. says the troop of the
Eighteenth Hussars which got astray In
pursuing the Beers after the Battle Of
Glencoe. has arrived at Ladysmith, the
troopers having fought their way through
with the loss of three horses.
General White has telegraphed to the
War Office from Rietfontein, under date
Of october a. saying that in the fighting
near Ladysmith twelve Of the British
force were killed, 50 were wounded and
that five are missing, the casualties being
mostly among the Gloucester Regiment
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
Hartn.tt's Tbermomstrieal Report
maniIl. cum. ia vermons.

The two Manila guns which have been
lonaed to the State of Vermont BY the
Ordinance Department arrived at Mont
pelier Monday evening. September Is, Ia
time to be mounted and take part in Dew
eys home coming. They were taken from
the sunken Castillo the second ship in
size in the Spanish squadron. The guns
are six-inch bore, length seventeen feet
four inches, combined weight zLVn
pounds In making the journey from San
Francisco they traversed five roads,
Union Pacific, Chicago and Northwestern,
Chicago and Grand Trunk, Grand Trunk
and Central Vermont The freight bill,
which the State will pay, is S75s,s4. Gov-
ernor Smith has instructed Quartermaster
General w. H. Gilmore to prepare mounts
for the guns on the State House grounds.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25

regall the responsible and serious duties
imposed on you in times Of war. a ted
ious procession OF days and Of nights pro-
ceeded your victory; for your countrymen,
days and nights OF doubt and anxiety;
for you, days and nights Of care and
study With ceaseless vigilance you la
bored to perfect your plan OF action for
the supreme hour Of trial. Our eyes were
upon YOU
with GREATNESS interest we watched
the going and the coming of the ships
that awaited and obeyed your commands
Would disaster overtake you2 Would
your plans nliscarry? Would the bloody
strife then waging still continue? Would
further expenditure Of blood and Of tras-
ure be needed? With your triumph would
come the early ending of the war The
way for lasting and honorable peace
would be assured But with defeat
would come the early ending OF the war
The way for lasting and honorable peace
would be assured. But with defeat would
come dishonor to navy whose colors
had never been lowered
Calm and tmperturbable you awaited
the issue. We knew 1t not then. but know
It now that through the narrow. portals
guarding the entrance to the harbor Of
Santiago escape was impossible. Against
your prudent foresight and your careful
plans the feet OF the enemy might strng-
gle in vain. In the presence OF the skill
and the bravery Of the officers and men
Cervera's gallant efforts could end only In
the annihilation of the4ships.
ITO our arms there came another vic-
tory which in its completeness find no
parallel nj the annals of naval warfare
A feet was destroyed and the echoes OF
your guns proclaimed peace and liberty
to an oppressed and long suffering people.
The plan Of battel matured by your quiet
study with consummate skill had been
carried out by your feet without single
error. Lightning flashed the story of your
great victory around the world and the
fame Of the silent Admiral was secured.
It is therefore with an especial pleasure
that present this sword TO you.t Admiral
Sampson. on behalf Of this Common
wealth. For them I ask you to take 1t
that it may be transmitted to your chill
dren and your children's children as q
heritage from one whose memory they
will delight to honor, whose life was with
out stain. whose fidelity was never ques-
toned, and whose love of country and de-
yotion to his calling will In time to come
serve as an inspiration and a guide to
patriotic and high minded endeavor.
Admiral Sampson replied briefly and
the ceremonies were over.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
1926 SHORT.
Registry Totals 36,o99 Last
Year, and 3l,8o4 Yes
terday.
WARD LEADERS HUSTLED
All the Democratic Voters
on the List Republicans
Apathetic.

The registration of names for the faA
e,ection to be held November Z, ended
Yesterday. The ward workers made f1ne
showing bringing the total up to within
1000 names of those on the books last
fall. 1t was feared yesterday In poht'cai
circles that the total would ran lar siioie
of last fall, but hard work on the part
of the ward leaders increased the snow
ing.
Voters of the Seventh ward hustled 10
make up the shortage in the registry nsts-
Registering by affidavit was resortec 10
by members of both political parties re-
eulting In many cases In confusing tne
election boards Edward s. Brown He-
publican Assembly candidate, was active
and registered about two names by am
dayit In the Sixth Precinct. The ATM
dayits were dated October 2S and signed
by Robert Carey. The Democratic oni-
GERS of the Board eontended that the
ahidavits were irregular, making the
point that they should have been dated
on the day Of registry. The RepuDh-
can members, however, said they were
all right. and the names were registered.
A number of the people registered by
dIQQdH1L Adu previously 1~htS~Ss~~ -
son, a fact which confused the Board and
led to many errors In listing the names.
The officers were still working at twelve
o'clock last night. with prospects of sew
eral hours work ahead.
The same state of affairs existed IN the
Second precinct, where Winfield Dunn,
in behalf of the Republicans. registered
about one hundred and fifty names by
affidavit 1t was necessary to register
only a few Democrats by affidavit, as the
majority take enough interest in election
to register in person. The Republicans
are making strong fight. and will resort
to any means to carry the ward. The
Democrats, however. are active and on
the alert to checkmate any move made
by their opponents.
The registry returns of the Eighth Ward
indicate that the Democratic party stands
an excellent chance of carrying that
ward next month.
The leaders have done their work well.
Every Democrat has been registered.
The Eleventh Ward is the banner ward
so far as the registration of names is
concerned.
The registration this year by wards and
precincts compared with last year is
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
THIEylNG SERVANT GIRL.
Nora schmidt Runs OF With 5000
Warsh Mr.. Lay kum's Jewelry.

:. F. Leykum, of No. S45 Garden street.
Hoboken, @a-bartender In the Dukes House,
hired domestic last Saturday, who gave
the name of Nora Schmidt and came
well recommended Monday afternoon
while her husband was at work Mrs.
Mrs. Leyham went out shopping and en-
trusted the care of the home and their
four children to the new servant When
she returned the woman was gone and
three gold rings and gold watch and
chain were missing from bureau drawer
The police of the Second Precinct were
notified of the robbery. This morning
Detective Daniel Fenton recovered the
jewelry in New York pawn shop where
it had been pledged in the name of Mrs.
wilson, Leykum says the jewelry Is
worth about $500. He believes the domes-
tic gave a fictitious name to him. The
police are looking for the woman.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25

Thirteen G. A. R. veterans, strange to
one another. sat one night side by side In
a philadelphia Eight lunch cafe. devour-
ing sandwiches, fishcakes. pie and milk.
They got to talking together about
wounds. amputations and battles, and it
developed that each of these veterans had
been hit in the left leg at Gettysburg.
They talked awhile longer, and it appear
ed that each was a private from differ
ent regiment, and that each Of these
regiments was from different State.
Returning to the subject Of wounds again.
the Oldest veteran described the operation
Of probing, and showed the bullet, worn
as a charm on his watch chain that had
been extracted from his wounded leg at
3ettvsburg The twelve other veterans
held up their watch chains' and behold,
from each bullet dangled, and this bullet
IN every case was the one that had lodged
for awhile In its owners left leg.
sssIfl stand treat on the head Of this. !"
said the youngest veteran, exeitedly:
s'IIey waiter set en- Up !, y yhattn e, a5L tx, ,ye
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
BARTLlNG NON SUITED.

The suit of Henry Bartling, Of Monroe
street, Hoboken. against Joseph Chesebro,
to recover 500 for the death Of his five
year old son, Harry Bartling, came to an
abrupt ending yesterday in the Supreme
Court. The evidence for the plaintiff
showed conclusively that the boy was kill
through his own recklessness.
He was riding on some long poles which
were being carted on a two wheel truck
and fell off in front OF one of the wheels.
The wheel ran over his chest and crush
ed his life out. After Lawyer Falion had
rested the case for the plaintiff Henry
S. White moved for non-suit and JUS
tice Lippincott granted it.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
FIGHT OVER DEATH BENEFIT
Behnne Requested That 1t Be
Paid Miss Behrens and His
Mother Objects.

A peculiar case came up before Judge
Bedle in the First District Court few
days ago. The case was brought up by
Lawyer David G. Mcconnell, represent
ing Penfnsular Council Junior Order,
The Council wishes to know how to dis
pose of the money to be paid at the death
of Hugo Behnne.
Hugo Behnne enlisted in the volunteer
army last year and was killed at Santi-
ago. Previous to his enlistment he wrote
a letter to the secretary of his lodge in
structing that official to pay his death
benefit to Miss Minnie Behrens of New
York City He stated that Miss Behrens
would pay his dues during the time ne
was away After Behnne's death Miss
Behren's put in a claim for the death
beneft, $500.
Behnne's mother objected to the claim
of Miss Behrens and retained Counsellor
Isaac Goldenhorn to bring suit against the
lodge to recover the money. Mr.. Golden
horn holds that the money should be
paid to the nearest relative as provided
In the bylaws of the order. The mother
is the nearest relative, and Is therefore
entitled to the death benefit. He con-
tended that the letter now in the hands
of the secretary of the lodge, amounts to
nothing, in view of the fact that Behnne
signed the death benefit over to his near
est relative when he Joined the order.
The defendant claims that the request
by letter sent to the secretary of the
lodge, amounts to an equitable assign
1nent of the $500. This is the only defense
set up.
Mr.. Goldenhorn also claims that the
money could not be paid to Miss Behrens
even if duly executed will had been
made in her favor. Judge Bedle reserved
x1eoisio-
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
TRANSPARENT TRICK.
Republicans Masquerading as Citi-
zens' Party File Petition.

number of Republicans masquerading
in the name of the German American
Citizens Party filed petition with
County Clerk Fisher yesterday afternoon
asking for the nominationsof their cardi-
dates. There was some curiostity to know
who the candidates Of this new party
might be and on looking over the petition
it was found that they are the regular
Republican candidates, Sheriff, County
Clerk. Register, Coroner and Assembly
men
The first name on the list of petitioners
is Michael Schultz, treasurer Of the Re-
publican County Committee, and the en-
tire list is largely made up of prominent
Republicans and office holders. This trick,
which is intended to deceive the German
element, is altogether too transparent to
he effective
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
WILLIAM MULLINS WINS HIS SUIT
Gets 81, ,9O5 for Msterials Furnished
for the New City Hall.

A suit of William H. Mullins against
John Kiernan for 81, 905 for ma terials fur
nished for the new City Hall when Mr..
Herman was doing the carpenter work
on that building. was disposed of In the
Supreme Court this morning, jury had
been summoned and had taken their
seats. Justice Lippincott was Informed
that the defendant had no objection to a
judgment being rendered against him. The
jury thereupon, by direction of the Court.
gave verdict for the plaintiff for the
full amount with interest from February
IL, 1896 Anderson Price appeared for the
plaintiff and John ]. Muivaney for the de-
fendant.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
FIFTEEN ATTENDED.
Strongest Down Town Repub-
lican Club, Erwin's Own.
Does Nothing.

If 1t hadn't been for two large electric
lights and the banners, with the names
of the Republicans candidates. one would
have taken the club rooms Of the Young
Mems Republican Club for morgue.
There was a meeting Of the club last
evening, but 1t lasted only about nfteen
minutes, and it was attended by hano-
full of Republicans. The club is one OF
the most popular and one of the strong
est Republican clubs in the lower section
of the city.
This club of Young Republicans Is not
the only one in the city that is not work
ing for its party. Such apathy is char
acteristic of the Republicans throughout
the city,
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
DIED.

FITZGERALD.-Or Monday, Oct q, 1883,
Mary. beloved wife of John Fstz-
gerald.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 10 Morgan
thence te ST. Mary's R. C. Church, where
a solemn high mass of requiem will be
offered for the happy repose OF her soul.
IsAWLOR.-On Sunday, Oct. p. 1855,
Emma Louise, wife of William Law
lor and daughter of A. II. and Sarah
Flood, aged IS years
Funeral services at her residence. No
IS West Side avenue, at IL A. NJ. on
Thursday Oct. y.
Interment at woodbridge. N. ].
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
REED HAS HOPES.
Grant Club Tries to Organize a Mass
Meeting.

A short meeting of the U, S. Grant AS
sociation was held last night, at its quar-
ters, Ocean, near Woodlawn, avenue A
committee, composed of William Row
lands and Charles Heany, was appointed,
TO confer with committees from the
Minkakwa Club and Greenville League
Club relative to arranging Republican
mass meeting, which will probably be
Acid at Columbia Hall. November 4.
President William E. Reed made short
speech, in which he said that the Grant
Club was hustling for the Republican
ticket. He has hopes of its being vic.
torious.
Mr.. William Burns was called upon for
a speech, but he declined, with the ex-
cuse that he feared criticism.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
SUPREME COURT TERN TO- END.
Judge Lippincott to Be in Trenton
Next Week--Judge Blair's Idle Day

Justice Lippincott announced, this
morning, that tomorrow will probably be
the last day of this term for jury trials
in the Supreme Court. He might possi~
bly, MAKE up a calendar for some day
next week, but 1t is doubtful, as he ex-
poets to be at the conference of the SUI
preme Court in Trenton every day. He
will sit on Friday of this week to hear
motions.
Judge Blair was In court for about half
an hour this morning, but the Prosecutor
had no cases ready and the Judge, con>
seauently, had nothing to do. Tomorrow
he will try cases in the Special Sessions
Court.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
TRYING TO MAKE REPUBLICANS.

The members of the Bergen Republican
Club were SO busy last night going about
waking up their friends and notifying
them that an election is to be held that
there was no time to hold a meetings The
majority Of those connected with the club
spent the biggest part Of the. evening
looking up Republicans who had not reg
istered. How many Republicans were
found in the ward has not been reported
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
DEMOCRATS ATTEND.

The Third Ward Democratic Club will
hold a ratification meeting this evening at
its headquarters, No. go Sixth street. a
big array Of eloquent speakers will be
present. It is earnestly hoped shat every
Democrat in the ward will attend the
meeting.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
EARNEST WORK IN THE NINTH

The members of the Ninth Ward Dem
ocratic Society are still talking Of the
successful meeting of Monday night They
are considering holding another next Mon
day night.
Earnest work is being done in this ward
and a surprising majority is looked for.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
HoeoKEN ELECTION BOXES co HOME

The Grand Jury will meet again this
afternoon. The Hoboken ballot boxes
have been returned to City Clerk Nc
Dermott, but their contents remain in the
County Clerks Office in sealed paper bags.
Mr.. McDermott called at the County
Clerks office this morning and Deputy
County Clerk Gritten returned him the
keys so that he can prepare the boxes
for the coming election.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
ToNlGHTs EVENTS.

odette Tyler in "Phroso" at the
Academy of Music.
The Knickerbockers at the Bon Ton
Theatre.
Fair. st. Paurs R. c. Church. Green
Vile.
Greenville Republican League Club.
Ratification, Third Ward Democratic
Club, No $50 Sixth street.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
ENGINE BLOCK TRAFFIC.

Engine AL, of the Lackawanna Railroad,
sheered off her tracks while being taken
to the Hoboken round house at nine
o'clock this morning. Traffic on the road
wasAbiocked for half hour while the
locomotive was being set back again.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
TO IMPROVE ATLANTIC CITY.
Realty Company Incorporated at
Trenton.
Especial to .srhe Jersey city News.''l

Especial to .sThe Jersey City News.
TRENTON, Oct Is. 1sss.-The Atlantic
city Realty Company, authorized capital
IS, 900, 0oo divided into shares of SO each.
was Incorporated here today. The COM
pany is organized to develop and sell real
estate in Atlantic City. 1t controls large
tracts of land between Chelsea and Long
Port, south of Atlantic City, much Of Il
adjoining the Sea View Hotel property
recently purchased from the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company by syndicate. The
land will be divided into lots and hun
dreds of cottages viii be erected and rent
ed or sold.
The incorporators are:--J. Howard Cen
dell, Israel w. Durham, M. II. Lichten,
s. w. Reeves, John c. Grady Philadel,
phia; Allen B. Endicott, log. Adams and
Clement T. Adams, Atlantic Gityv The
incorporators state that axtensive Inn
provements VIII beHeegun at onces
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
BIG REGISTRY BY AFFIDAVIT.

Clerk Frank Lockwood and his assist
ants in the County Board of Elections are
busy today receiving the registry books
from this city and Hoboken. There was
an unusually large number of names
registered by affidavit.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
ARLINGTON CEMETERY,

was the frst Landscape Lawn Cemetery n
The state Lot owners have no expense for
care OF grounds nor for fencing II you need
a cemetery lot land every family needs one1s
YOU will be interested in It's beauty and meats
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms ok
payment Office in Jersey City, 2ss Washing
ton street, over Provident Savings Bank Teic-
phone No 81.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
as yet. The exact number will be known
after election.
MAST ERLY INACTIVITY.

..Did you do anything at the meeting 2"
asked a reporter of THE News of a
member of the Republican Organization
Committee last night.
1--WE didn't do anything" replied the
disgusted Republican, "but there is lots
~ do
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct IS, 1899. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p NJ. Thursday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Partly cloudy to cloudy weather
tonight and Thursday; light southerly
winds
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
RECAPITULATION.

Votes Short last year '..'....'.'.'''' 1'-'0
In 1895, when the Presidential election
was held, the total registration was 81
0ss. while IN 1887 the total fell to 2S, 747
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25

Men exposed 20 the isorsaof the alaska
winter never wear mustaches They wear
full boards to protect the throat and face
but keep the upper lips clean shaven The
moisture from the breath congeals so
quickly that a mustache become embedded
IN a solid cake of ice, and the face Is
frozen in short time. g
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25

Cleaning windows with borax instead Of
ammonia or soap takes much less time
than the ordinary way, and y q success.