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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
TO HANG TOMORROW.
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ELIZABETH, March 9, 1S99-Louis Roe
sci is to be hanged here tomorrow morn
ing, for the murder of James c. Pitts,
in Summit on September 8, 1897. Roesel is
spending his last day of life quietly but
is being watched constantly by a day and
night guard.
Sheriff Kirk has about completed all
arrangements for RoesePs execution. He
has selected his jury, and outside OF
newspaper men and the Sheriff's jury
there will be few spectators. The gallows
will be erected in the jail today, and un-
less some order preventing the hanging
is served on the Sheriff, Roesel will be
put to death before noon tomorrow.
Roesel has been sentenced to death four
times and has frequently said he was
tired of hearing the Judge say: "You are
to hang by the neck until you are dead
The Rev DR.. Otis Glazebrook visited
Roesel later in the day and baptized him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
ALMSHOUSE INQUIRY.
Grand Jury and Freeholders'
Committee Separately In
vestigated the Charges

The investigation of the alleged dis
graceful condition of affairs at the Aims
house was conducted yesterday SIM
| ultaneously, but separately by the Grand
Jury and the special committee of the
Board of Freeholders. Freeholder Fallon
and Warden Ryan of the Almshouse were
the only witnesses called before the Grand
Jury. Freebooter Fallon repeated the
statement he had made at the meeting Of
the Board last Thursday night. The
statement has already been printed in
detail
Warden Ryan, it is said, was chiefly de-
sirous of clearing his own skirts of any
responsibility, There is disposition on
the part of some of the officials to lay q
portion Of the blame to the Warden's
management He stated that he had been
unable to get the needed supplies and in
proof of his assertion produced copies of
acquisitions he had made on the store
keeper for shoes and clothing, which had
never been filled.
The children, he said, had two sets of
underwear, but there was scarcity of
shoes owing to the failure of the con-
tractor to furnish them. He had made
repeated acquisitions for shoes but had
not received any in three months. He
had no material on hand to make under
clothing for the adult paupers.
The Warden declared that the Aims
house is kept as clean and in as good
condition as such a building could pos
sibly be, under the circumstances.
The Grand Jury will meet again to-
morrow and continue the investigation.
Director McNally, Freeholder Riordan
and Contractors Charles S. Furst, Igna-
titus Noonan and Thomas Flanagan have
been subpoenaed. The suggestion that
the samples of supplies were changed
after the contractors had sent in their
bids and the contracts had been awarded
will be thoroughly Investigated.
The special committee met in secret as
usual. 1t is understood that a report was
agreed upon and that it will be prepared
by Counsellor Griffin and Clerk Egan and
submitted to the Board this afternoon.
From the best Information obtainable it
is understood that the supplies furnished
by Furst Bros, the dry goods contrac-
tors, were fully up to the required stand
ard
The committee will recommend that The
shoe contract be readvertised, thus indi-
rectly admitting the truth of Contractor
Smiths contention that the samples wero
changed.
The committee will recommend, it is
said, that the blankets which John ].
Kelly refused to furnish under his con-
tract be purchased in the open market
and the excess in price if any, be charged
to Kelly or his bondsmen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

ed the futility of this argument by
proving that contractors were not confined
by the specifications tos corporate Sc
curity but to give individuals.
Mr.. McDermott made the main reply.
He showed that competition or no COM
petition, this was the best bid ever Offer
ed; that in view of the turning over of
the Pequannock supply in 1900 to the city
of Newark, Jersey City might be rele-
gated to the Passaic; that the objections
made to the specifications should have
been urged at the time of their adoption,
and not at this late day, and that the
Court should not set aside the added pro-
visions to the contract, as they were
clearly for the advantage of the city, and
their excision would only benefit the con-
tractor.
Messrs. Edwards and Lindabury also
replied for the contractor.
On many of the objections urged the
Judges said no reply was necessary
Mr.. Pitney replied to these gentlemen
and said that under the contract Jersey
City loaned her right of eminent domain
to nonresident who might never secure
enough water shed to sell the plant TO
Jersey City.
justice Depue Salu IHat II was not con-
templated that the contractor should take
title in water shed and their was nothing
in that point.
Mr. Pitney said he thought he could get
affidavits to show that the contract was
obtained by collusion and could prove that
Flynn boasted that he had pursuaded the
security companies to promise not to go
on the bond of any other bidder. Both
Mr. Edward and Mr.. McDermott in
dignantly denied the truth of the state
ment and declared it was absurd. The
court refused to allow further time for
affidavits and took the papers and said
they would render a decision this morn
ing.
Owing to the absence of Mr.. Justice
Gummere. however, from the Court TINS
morning no decision will be rendered to-
day. If Justice Gummere comes to Tren-
ton tomorrow a decision will be given
then.
From all appearances it can only be
favorable to the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
SECESSION SCORES.
Harrison -Kearny Steal Goes
to Third Reading--S
diers' Pay.
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TRENTON, March g. 1Ss9-At the open
| ing of the House this morning, Mr.. Wal
shield reviewed his attack upon the bill
merging the Northern Railroad into the
Erie, but the Erie was too much for him
and he went down, horse foot and dra-
goons. He moved to reconsider the vote
by which the bill passed yesterday. Mr..
Blackwell, VINO Is championing the cause
of the railroads, hoped the motion would
not prevail. He said the object of the
bill had been so thoroughly explained yes
terday that every members of the House
ought to understand it. Mr.. Blackwells
hopes were realized and the motion did
not prevail by vote of 40-7.
Mr. William Thompson some times
known as the Duke of Gloucester is
| having hard time with his Double Bar
Bill" The Republican members con-
sidered the measure in their caucus yes
| terday. The Essex delegation jumped on
it very hard. They opposed it because,
| under its provisions, the proprietors of
| the Schuetzen and other parks will have
| to take out a separate license for each
| separate bar, which they do not have to
do now. In view of this opposition the
| caucus resolved that it would not be
| eXpedient to make the bill a caucus
measure This neither condemns nor ap
| proves the bill and leaves each member
| free to take whatever action he chooses
| on the matter Much doubt is expressed
of the final passage of the measure
The bill of Essex county to rob Hudson
of Harrison, Kearny and East Newark
came up on second reading. Mr.. Carron
moved to strike out the enacting clause
Mr. Guenther of Newark, who introduced
the bill, spoke against the motion and
pleaded that the bill be allowed to come
out and be discussed on the floor. Mr..
Carrolls motion was lost by vote OF
to 3S The bill was ordered to third
reading.
Mr.. Guenther made similar motion
concerning House No. 255, which taxes
| the property of any county, city, town or
township or borough situated outside OF
l 1lf1n 0Tf7rT 1f1E
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FOURTH WILL NOT STAY IN SERVICE
Colonel Smith Says it is Only Ru-
mer--Wou1d be Unpopu1ar.

There has been a rumor that an attempt
would be made to keep the Fourth New
Jersey Volunteers. now at Greenville,
S. c.. from being mustered out. 1t was
said that Governor VOORHEES, had talked
the matter over with General Sewell and
that the latter would use his influence to
have the regiment kept in the United
States service.
Colonel Robert G. Smith, of the Fourth
Regiment, was asked last evening If he
had heard of such plan: He said he
thought that any step in that direction
would prove very unpopular.
..They are all anxious to return home, ;"
he said. ''It is not unlikely that the
rumor was started by the contemplated
move of Colonel Gilmore, of the Fourth
New Jersey Volunteers. who was Lieu
enant-Colonel under me and who was
subsequently promoted when resigned
'sColonel Gilmore spoke of organizing
a regiment which think will be stationed
in Trenton. AS for the rumor of keeping
the regiment in service think that Sucn
action will not be taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
DIED BECAUSE DAUGHTER STOLE
Ralph Seither Killed Himself When
He Learned Mary's Disgrace.
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NEWARK. March 9. 1S99.-Ralph Seither
killed himself in his room today because
his fourteen-year-old daughter Mary had
been arrested for theft. Seither was
separated from his wife and family His
daughter was arrested yesterday for
stealing SIS from George Scheiner.
Seither locked himself up in his room
when he heard of it, and became SO
despondent that he committed suicide by
drinking carbolic acid.
His daughter was arraigned in the Po-
lice Court today but when the Judge
heard of the fathers suicide he RENTED
a fine of SIS he had imposed and allowed
the fatherless girl to go free.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
BUILDING TRADES STRIKE.
Council Met Last Night and Report
ed Bosses Are Displeased.

The Building Trades Council met at
No. II Hoboken avenue, last night, and
further discussed the eight hour question.
Reports were received from various
sources to the effect that the bosses did
not all take favorably to the proposition.
While no definite action was taken at
last nights meeting it is evident that the
Council will order a general strike, if
necessary
About fifty members. delegates from the
various building trades organizations,
were present at last nights meeting.
They were unanimous in favoring an or
der for a general strike if necessary to
carry the eight hour movement. to take
effect May 1. If such a strike is ordered
it will be one of the biggest ever in
augurated in Hudson county Advance in
wages will also be asked for by some of
the trades, notably the carpenters.
The delegates from all the various
trades present reported that work was
plentiful and that the outlook was bright
Twenty-Five dollars were last voted 70
help swell the fund for the striking Shoe
Workers Union of Marlboro, Mass.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
TOUCHES LIVE WIRE.
Livingston Was Thrown to Ground
and Badely Cut and Bruised.

Duncan Livingstone, foreman of the
received a shock from live electric wire
while working near the foot of a pole at
Third street and Newark avenue just ba-
fore noon today An electric light wire
had fallen. Livingstone, with his hands
incased with rubber gloves, grasped it, pn.
somehow the wire came into contact with
h bare wrist He was thrown to the
ground and his head struck a curbstone,
and was badly cut and bruised
Ii was at first thought that Livingstone
was fatally injured. He was taken to ST..
Francis Hospital, where it was given out
at noon that he would be able to leave
there this afternoon. His wrist was
burned and he was badly shaken up by
the shock
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
ADAMS KILLED IN A COLLISION.
Jersey City Brakeman on G. r. r
Crushed Between Cars.

Jacob Adams, of this city, Central
Railroad brakeman. was killed in an ac-
cident on that road, near Dunnellen, N.
j., at midnight. Adams was in the ca
boose of an east-bound coal train, which
was ascending a steep grade A coup
ling pin broke and seven cars and the
caboose broke away and went rushing
down the grade, colliding with another
coal train that was following the first.
Adams was crushed to death, and the
runaway cars were thrown from the
track The engine of the second train
was damaged, but did not leave, the
track. Traffic was blocked for an hour.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

DIED.

PIERCE-In this city, March s. 1898.
Mary, the beloved wife of Nicholas
Pierce.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 81 Wester-
IL A. M; thence to St. Patrick 3
Church, where solemn high mass OF
requiem will be offered up for the happy
repose of her soul
WESEMAN-In this city, on Tuesday,
March I, 1899, Edward, beloved hns-
band of the late Charlotte Weseman.
aged rs years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. S0S Grand
street, on Friday, March 10, at nine A. M. s
thence to St. Patricks Church, where q
mass of requiem will be offered up Tor
the happy repose of his soul.
Please omit flowers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
FIGHT IN THE NINTH WARD.
Mr.. James F. Woodmencey Declines
to Run FOR Alderman.

An effort is being made among in
fuential Democrats of the Ninth Ward
to induce Mr.. James F. Woodmencey, Of
Fairview avenue, to accept the nominal
ton for Alderman from that district. 1t
is felt that where there is such strong
Republican ward the occasion demands a
Democratic candidate able to make a
good fight. Mr. Woodmencey by his posi-
ton and influence is believed to be that
man. Mr.. Woodmencey in discussing the
matter this morning, said
'sWhile 1 am sensible of the honor of
being selected to make the fight in the
ward it is impossible for me to accept it..
There are many good reasons why can
not do SO, but principally my business
interests preclude my entrance into
active political life.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
CLAD TO co BACK.
Girard College Runaways Not Infat-
mated With Their Experiences.

William Watson. thirteen years old, and
Frederick Goodyear, fourteen years old,
the two boys who ran away from Girard
College Philadelphia, and stole their way
to this city on freight cars were delivered
over to a prefect of that institution yes
terday afternoon.
The prefect, armed with the necessary
papers from Chief Murphy. called at the
Oakland avenue station late yesterday
afternoon.
The boys, after their experience in this
city, seemed rather pleased than other
wise at the Projects appearance and ac-
companied him back to Philadelphia last
night over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
HoBokEn COUNCILS LITTLE GAME
Members Stayed Away and Lack OF
Quorum Prevents Light Franchise.

The Hoboken Common Council failed to
hold it's regular meeting last night, for
lack of a quorum. The Council chamber
was crowded by persons interested in the
new electric light concern as the fran
chise of the company was expected to
pass last night.
Congressman Daily, Recorder Stanton
and a few other prominent gentlemen held
an impromptu Indignation meeting and
made a few speeches condemning the
Council for it's want of interest in the
public welfare.
1t is now impossible for the franchise to
be granted before election and the failure
of the Councilmen to meet is looked upon
as an effort to hide their intentions re-
garding the franchise.
The absent members were:-Councilmen
Achs Fox. Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Londri-
gan and Chairman Bewig.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

Confimatory evidence for the correct
ness of Professor Skeat's derivation OF
Chaucer's name, from chaufe cire, "heat
wax" has been found by Mr. Scott,
keeper of manuscripts of the British
Museum The occupation of the first
member of the family was. therefore,
that of chaff wax, an officer in the seal
ing department of the Chancery, and not
that of "chaussier," hosier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
KINDERGARTEN MASS MEETING.
To be Held Tomorrow Evening in
Hasbrouck Hall.

There will be mass meeting of the
Jersey City Free Kindergarten Associa-
tion meeting tomorrow evening, Friday,
March 10, at Hasbrouck Hall, where sew
eral prominent speakers will be heard.
There will also be musical programme.
AS this is the annual meeting of the as
sociation, considerable business is likely
to be discussed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
ITALIAN BOYS NOT SENTENCED.
Judge Blair Suspended Dsoision-
Three Sent TO Penitentiary.

A few persons were sentenced by Judge
Blair in the Special Sessions Court to-
day. All of them pleaded guilty. George
Thompson was sent to the Penitentiary
for eighteen months for breaking, enter
ing and larceny. Harry Fowler got year
in the same institution for embezzlement
and Thomas Bradley six months for petty
laceny Sentence was suspended in the
case of Charles Delricchio, Tony Nor
osine and August Rumbo, little italian
boys who pleaded guilty of petty larceny.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
He WAS TIRED OF LIFE.
Blair Was Willing to Exchange
Earthly Troubles for Those to Come.

John Blair, sixty years old, laborer,
of No. 391 Summit avenue attempted
suicide this morning by swallowing dose
of laudanum. The quantity swallowed
did not prove sufficient to carry out his
intentions The members of his family
called in Patrolman Sheridan, of the
Montgomery street station, who sent for
the ambulance.
Blair was removed to the City Hospital
where stomach pump was used on him.
Blair said he was tired of life and wished
to rid himself of all earthly troubles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
GOOD FEELING in THE FIFTH WARD
Democrats There Expect Rousing
Victory--Campaign Work Started.

An interesting meeting of the Fifth
Ward Democratic Club was held last
evening in Egan's Hail. Mercer street.
More than one hundred members were
present. President Thomas Burns pre-
sided The members evinced deep in
terest in the plans for the coming election
and they are determined to repeat the re-
suit of last fall.
Addresses were made by Aldermen Chas.
Maxwell, President Burns, Phillip Tumil-
ty, Sr. and Hugh Meehan. The next meet
ing will be held on March II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
REPUBs' CONVENTION DELEGATES
Greenville League Selected Them
Last Night.

The Republican League Club of Green
Vile held its weekly meeting last evening
at the Globe Hotel, Boulevard and Dam
forth avenue. The members were out in
force. Delegates were selected for the
conventions as follows:-City convention.
William ]. Charlock, Benjamin Franklin
Sr., Alexander Richter, Theodore Ennis;
alternates, Augustus Letter and John
Healy Ward conventions. Herman
Richter, Charles Cox, R. ]. B. Lutz, Geo.
Frengen, George Reed and ]. N. Jordan;
alternates, John Cubberly and Walter
Vaughn.
in repairing and refitting the clubhouse.
1t is expected to be ready for occupancy
about the middle of next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
CAMPAIGN WORK.

A meeting of the Democratic City Com
mittee has been called for next Tuesday
evening. The primary ballots and other
paraphernalia will be distributed to cam
didates and their friends. It is possible
that arrangements will be made for the in
auguration of campaign work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
Eight Thousand New orchids.

Details concerning the successful prose-
cution of the search of Sir George King
and Mr.. Robert Painting (of AnwicD for
orchids in a prolific district of the Hima-
laya, have just reached England. The en-
thusiastic savants, who have been en-
gagged in the search for several years,
have discovered and classified almost 5000
new species.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

The only chinese professional burglar
in New York has just been sent to the
penitentiary for one year for breaking in
to fellow Celestiars laundry. He
pleaded guilty. but protested as he was
led away that stMelican law very bad.
One var too muchee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
THIRD WARD ENDORSED Hoos.

The ~d Democratic Club met
last night and adopted resolution ap-
proving of the honest and businesslike
administration of Mayor Hoos and rec
ommending his denomination. Speeches
were made by several members. Seven
new members were admitted to mem-
berShip,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
HAWAIIAN COMPANY INCORPORATED
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SpeclaI JeIsey ]
TRENTON, March 9, 1S99,-American
Hawaiian Steam Navigation Company
was Incorporated, yesterday, in the office
of the Secretary of State; capital stock,
$3.50, ,00O incorporators, Wallace B. Flint,
George S. Dearborn, Oscar S. Sewall,
James IT. Post, Jersey City, where the
New Jersey office will be situated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
Lord SALISBURY a. a cycliet.

Lord Salisbury, says the Birmingham
"Gazette.'' has now taken to cycling for
exercise. and rides a great deal about the
Hatfield grounds He enjoys the exercise
and it does him good. He uses a machine
which has been specially constructed for
him. and in which safety is secured by
the application of two brakes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

Mr.. B. C. Harrison, of Leesburg, writes
to the Baltimore sSun" that he has in his
possession a plaster cast of Stonewall
Jackson, by voick. Baltimore artist,
which was left with his family during the
civil war for protection and to be relin-
ouished if called for. Dr. Adalbert Voick
the artist-dentist of Baltimore, brother
of Frederick yoick who is supposed to
have made the cast, will communicate
with Mr.. Harrison concerning the matter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
Pearv,s xmas Menu.

Lieutenant Peary says his Christmas
menu while north of the Arctic Circle
generally consisted of broiled salmon
trout with tomato sauce, potato pat
ties. olives. roast saddle of reindeer,
cheese, sweets, nuts, raisins, champagne,
cigarettes and coffee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
ARLINGTON CEmETER \

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery in
the state Lot owners have expense for
care of grounds. nor for fencing. II you need
a cemetery lot land every family needs one)s
Won will be interested in its beauty and nest-
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment Office in Jersey City, 239 Washing
ton street. over Piovident Savings Bank Tc,e-
phone No. S21-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET.

There will be meeting of the Board of
Education this evening. It is reported
that that there will be number of trans
fers and possible a few appointments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

Paris sewers are being searched for
treasury trove, owing to the recent dis
covery by a workman under the Rue
Montmartre Of q bundle containing 100000
francs In securities,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09

Aldermanic candidate of the ringsters,
but it is whispered that he does not meet
With the approval of the anti7ring mem
bers.
Many Republicans, men in position to
know what they are talking about, say
that the Democrats should carry the
ward this spring with a strong candidate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-09
WEATHER lNDIC ATOMS.

NEW YORK, March 9, 1S99.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p M. Friday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Cloudy, with rain tonight,
warmer; fresh southerly winds.
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