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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-17
RICHARD Wake,
HARRY *. WOI.COTT,
FLOYD HUGHES,
CnActpI Gov, -

do hereby certify that the bond re-
1uired by the above mentioned decree has
been duly executed.
JUNIUS a. COLEMAN,
Deputy Clerk Court of Law and Chancery
OF the City OF Norfolk feiS-tds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
BURGLARS ON SUMMIT AVE.
The Houghtons Robbed Last
Night of Suits of
Clothes. 9

For the second time within a week a
robbery has occurred on Summit avenue.
The burglaries were within two blocks
of each other. The second time thieves
entered the home of Walter E. Hoptom,
at No. 167 Summit avenue, but were APP
parently frightened away before having
chance to collect the valuables. AS it
was, several suits of clothes were taken.
These are valued at about $100.
Entrance was gained through the rear
basement door. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoptom
left their home shortly after noon, and
about three o'clock the servant, Lydia
Meyer, also went out, after securing the
doors. Sometime between then and nine
o'clock last night the house was entered.
The servant found the house in disorder
upon her return. The police were notified.
A friend of Mr.. and Mrs Hoptom said
he visited the house about four O'Clock
but got no response to repeated ringing
of the door bell although he heard a noise
in the house. A resident claims that the
thieves left by the front door, carrying
with them a dress suit case in which the
missing clothes are supposed to have been
packed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
RACQUET CLUB TO DIsBAND
Lack of Interest Is the Cause Of Its
Death.

The Racquet Club will formally disband
tomorrow evening. This course was de-
cided upon at meeting held by seven
teen members at the clubs headquarters,
Seventh and Grove streets, yesterday af-
ternoon. 1t was decided to hold an auc-
ton and dispose of the furniture immedi-
ately after disbandment.
The trouble was lack of interest on the
part of members. Thirty names were
dropped from the roll for n-payment of
dues The club was non-political, and was
organized purely as a social club. 1t vas
the successor of the famous Greenw bod
Club, whose social affairs were all nota-
BILE successes.
The Racquet Club expected to eclipse
these and in a measure did so. Its trolley
ride to Carlsbad last summer was one of
the successful and enjoyable rides. Its
recent reception was also a notable sue
cess. Six months ago 1t had a live mem-
bership Of nearly one hundred, and many
of these were the best known spirits of
the Horseshoe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
DO THEY KNOW BETTER 2
Daily and Minturn Say Bryan
Will Not Talk 16 to /.


Concerning the visit of Bryan to Jersey
CITY. Corporation Attorney James MIN
turn. when seen in his doboken offlce,
this afternoon, said:-"Mr. Bryan VIII
make but one appearance in this state.
That will be in Jersey City Wednesday
night. Congressman William Daily ana
I will meet Mr. Bryan at the Hoffman
House, New York, and bring him TO the
Davis Clubhouse. There he will be pan
ouetted and later he will deliver an ao-
dress on the issues of the approaching
campaign at st. Peters Hall II was
the original intention to have MT. Bryan
speak at Paterson Thursday night. Chalr-
man Gourley of the Democratic state
Committee has decided to postpone this
event to some time in February.
Congressman William DAILY, when
seen today, said:-"Silver will not be
touched on by Bryan in his address IN
Jersey city. There are other issues wnlch
he can discuss as well. imperialism
trusts and the gold bill now before Con-
gress will be among the topics ne VIII
sneak off,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
LABOR UNIONS DIFFICULTY.
Carpenters Appeal From Decision OF
District Council.

The fight between the Jersey City and
New York carpenters eliminated in the
decision of the District Council of Car
penters adopting the recommendation OF
the local Building Trades Council to with
draw the Jersey carpenters from the job
at One Hundred and Second street and
tbe Roulevard. This was decided at a
meeting held Saturday night.
The interested Jersey carpenters
have appealed to the General Executive
Committee of the National Carpenters
and Joiners' Association of America.
Joseph Bonner, Business Agent of the
Amaigamated Carpenters of Philadelphia,
claiming to represent J. Mcclure of the
Executive Committee of the National or
ganization was present and expressed the
opinion that the New York carpenters
had no right to go out. If this opinion
is sustained by the National Executive
Commission, the decision Of the District
Council to Withdraw the Jersey carpen-
ters will be reversed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
EucHRE TOURNAMENT POSTPONED
Democrats Will Not Play Until
After Bryan's Visit.
Until

The visit of William j. Bryan to this
cit, on Wednesday night has caused a
lpostponement of what promised to be a
very interesting and exciting progressive
euchre match between the Eighth and
Ninth Ward Democratic Clubs, which was
to have taken place on that evening. Col
lector Robert Davis had promised to be
referee, but of course it would be i'm
possible for him to be present. The match
will be played on February Z.
The teams to represent the Ninth ward
ers will foe chosen at tonight's meeting.
At least twenty teams will look after the
interests of each club. A hall at Arling-
ton and Communipaw avenues has been
engaged. At the conclusion of the tourna-
ment an informal entertainment will be
given.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22

P RO LAMA T|ON
by THE
MAYOR
Jersey City.

M HEREAs. THE MAYOR AND AL
w dermen of Jersey City, on the
twenty-eighth day of February. 1899,
entered into a contract with Pat
rick H. Flynn, for a supply OF
pure and wholesome water, which con-
tract contains an option for the acquiring.
by the city. of the works, reservoirs. pipe
lines, lands, water and water rights and
all appurtenances thereof necessary to
provide the city with supply Of water
to the extent of fifty million gallons daily,
with water supply, water rights. lands,
reservoir sites, rights of way and all ease
ments necessary to supply the city with
seventy million gallons of water daily for
ever, for the sum of seven million and five
hundred and ninety-flve thousand dollars
($7, ,5s5. .OOO); and
Whereas, By the provisions Of an act.
entitled "An act to submit to popular vote
the purchase of a supply of pure and
wholesome water in cities OF the first
class in this State" tapproved April !,
1885, it is required that the question of
purchase according to such option shall be
submitted to the voters of Jersey City;
therefore,
I, Edward Hoos, Mayor of Jersey City.
proclaim that the question OF the pur-
chase of said works, reservoirs pipe lines,
lands. water and water rights and ap-
purtenances, according to the terms OF
said option. for the sum Of seven million
and five hum ed and ninety-fve thousand
dollars (s7,595.000), (said purchase to be
consummated when the said Patrick H.
Flynn or his assigns shall have in all
matters completed his contract with the
Mayor and Aldermen OF Jersey City), is
submitted to the voters Of Jersey City, TO
vote on the adoption or rejection Of the
right to purchase under said option, at an
election which is hereby specially called
to be held in Jersey City on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
LEAPED TO DEATH.

1t came to light yesterday that the
death of AIRS. Josephine Neumann, of No.
81 Booraem avenue, at Christ Hospital,
last Wednesday night, was due to a sui
cidal leap from the second story window
of that institution.
She had had an operation performed up
on her for appendicitis. She was also suf-
fering from peritonitis. On Wednesday
night during the temporary absence of the
nurse she locked the door and placed q
screen over the keyhole.
Then she prepared for her leap to death.
Her head struck upon the cement area
way beneath and her skull was fractured.
Attendants at the Hospital heard the
crash. The unfortunate woman died al
most Instantly.
Her husband was in the Office of the
hospital talking with the doctors at the
time of the tragedy. Mrs. Neuman was
buried yesterday from the Second Re-
formed Church of Hudson City. fhe fun
eral was a large one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
COLONEL BRYAN HERE.
Says He Will Talk Silver or
Any Other Subject He
Pleases.

There was a decided chill in the atmos-
phere about the Pennsylvania Railroad
station this morning, which lasted about
fifteen minutes 1t was caused by the
frigidity of the reception accorded to
Colonel William Jennings Bryan when he
arrived in this city this morning. The
great apostle of cheap silver arrived here
on the sleeper Ernier, which was part of
the midnight express from Washington at
Gas o'clock. Passengers on this train are
allowed to occupy their berths until seven
o'clock. So the doughty Colonel slept on
undisturbed by the colored porter or the
large delegation, consisting of Jimmy"
Oliver, sergeant-at-arms of the Demo-
cratic National Committee and six report
ers who had turned out this early to
greet him. The colored porter took COM
passion upon the seven and invited them
into the smoking compartment of the
sleeper, where is also located the general
lavatory for gentlemen.
Soon after seven o'clock the great
Nebraskan entered the lavatory. He was
in his shirtsleeves and carried his collar
and necktie in one hand, while the other
was encountered with his hoes. He drop
ped his shoes and shook hands with
Jimmy and then as he made his toilet
he talked with reporters.
you are to speak in Jersey City on
Wednesday night, and Robert Davis is
quoted as saying that he hopes that you
will not talk very loud about free silver,
and that you will devote most of your
time to the discussion of trusts and i'm
perialism," said one of the reporters.
How abotu it?" was the next query.
'T shall discuss all three questions" re-
piled Colonel Bryan.
There was a ring of decision in his
voice.
THE three subjects need discussion, and
shall discuss all three of them to the
best of my ability and, I hope, to the sat
isfaction of all concerned.
Il am tired OF talking on subjects pick
ed out by any one set of people. Demo-
Gratis, if they be Democrats, should be
willing to hear all of the principles of the
party discussed"
Mr.. Bryan finished his toilet, and ac-
companied by Oliver and the reporters,
walked to the Twenty-third street ferry,
where he got the 745 boat AS the boat
left the slip the thermometer took jump
upward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
ANOTHER FLAG POLE.
Columbia Park to Be Beauti-
fled Like Bay View.

A number of patriotic citizens of the
West Side of Greenville, will organize a
committee this week to raise subscriptions
to purchase and erect flag pole in Col
umbia Park The meeting will be held in
Armbruster's Hotel. on the Boulevard.
William Gotthardt and Parkkeeper Will
lam Zimmerman have been agitating the
matter for some time and have at last
succeeded in arousing the interest of resi-
dent of that section. Since the Dewey
f1agpole was erected in Bayview Park,
the west siders felt that Columbia Park
should be similarly ornamented and they
are now willing to work and give money
for it's accomplishment
Columbia Park lies between Winfield
avenue and Bartholdi place and extends
west to within one hundred feet of the
boulevard. 1t was laid out in the sum
mer of 1897, and it has since proved a
popular recreation ground for residents of
that section. In few years, when the
trees have attained sufficient growth to
afford shade the spot will be one of the
most beautiful in Hudson county. One
half of the site was donated by Mr.. Henry
Lembeck. The other half was purchased
by the city. 1t is a source of pride to
residents of that section, who are anxious
to see it beautified.
The committee desires to erect a pole
about seventy-five feet high, to be adorn-
ed with a flag about 20x25 feet. To ac-
complish this, the section. will be divided
into districts. Each member of the COM
mittee will be assigned to a district and
will make a house to house canvass for
subscriptions. They will be provided
with books to enter the name of the SUBJ
scriber and the amount subscribed. Off
GERS will be elected to conduct the busi-
ness of systematizing. 1t is thought that
5000 will cover the cost of the project.
No difficulty is anticipated in raising this
amount, as a number of merchants in
that section have expressed a willing
ness to subscribe literally to the fund.
1t is the purpose of the committee to
erect the pole on the high ground at the
east end of the park, which affords a
natural advantage of about fifteen feet
in height 1t is hoped that the pole will
be erected by April l.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
LINDEN METHODIST REVIVAL.

The revival services, under the direction
of the Rev. E. C. butcher. at the Linden
Avenue M. E. Church, corner of Linden
and Ocean avenues. have been exceedingly
gratifying to those interested. The meet
ings are now in fun blast and much IS
hoped for this coming week. The preach
ers for the coming week are:-f'or Tues-
day evening, the Rev. Mr.. Elliott, OF
Roselle; "wednesday evening. the Rev. MT.
Coddington, of The Temple. New York, IS
expected; Thursday evening, the Rev. Mr..
owen, Of Hedding Church of this city.
will lead, and Friday evening, the Rev.
Mr.. Randolph, of Old Trinity. The chorus
choir and all the membership are work
ing hard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
MAYOR HOOS' ORDEAL.
To Be Guest of Honor at the
Scotia Club Banquet.

Mayor Hoos will be the guest of honor
at the annual banquet of theScotia Club.
to be held in the Imperial Cafe, Exchange
place, on January 80 next. The officers
sent him today cordial invitation and
His Honor promptly signified his intention
of being present
Apart from the desire to meet the MEM
ber and guests the Mayor is anxious to
taste some of the Scottish delicacies.
".Haggis, Finnan Haddies, Scenes,
Bannocks Tatties,'" said the Mayor
smiling, pray what are they?" Well I
am going to place myself in the hospitable
hands of the Scotia Club and have no
doubt that the Chief Executives office
won't be vacant on the morning of Janu-
ary 81, as a result of experimenting with
the cuisine of Scotland. ."
President John E. Macarthur will oc-
cupy the chair and deliver the annual adj
dress, and it promises to be unusually in
teresting One of its features, so the
,iickie birds say will be an original poem
which is dedicated to the Scotia Club
member and proves his ubiquity. 1t runs
as follows
You find him in the Tropics, you find him
at the Pole;
He can always earn a SlApeHcS, LS S1h
always keep it whole.
You can tell him by his cheekbones and
his fiery head of hair,
And he finds a iftieth cousin or school
mate everywhere.
He lives on kale and porridge, and drop
of mountain dew,
And if you try to take him in, he'll maybe
take in you.
To name his native village would make
your throat quite sore
You can get a little near it with three
grunts and then a snore.
You need to hammer in his head to make
him see your jokes,
And he never tires condemning the SINS
of other folks.
He's never missing from the kirk, where
pepperrnints he sucks,
And he calls it fine dry weather when
it's only fit for ducks.
There's nothing half SO beautiful as
heather hills, he thinks;
And there's no game worth the playing
saving golf upon the links.
He says there Isn't any day to equal the
New Year,
And Robbie Burns is greatest of all poets,
that is clear.
He thinks he is in Eden when he hears
the bagpipes squeal
He puts on kilt, and dances sWoro-
dance and reel.
Now I've given you the Englishman
idea of a Scot,
But is the portrait like him? Some peo-
pie think it's not.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
TWENTY YEARS FOR ROACH
He Seems to Agree With Every
one Else That He Is Lucky
to Escape Death.

jeremiah Roach, who killed his wife in
Hoboken on January %, 1899, and was
convicted of murder of the second degree,
was sentenced in the Oyer and Terminer
Court, this morning, to twenty years at
hard labor in State Prison. The maxi
mum penalty for the crime is now thirty
years. Sentence was pronounced by
Judge Blair, who alone held the session
of the Oyer and Terminer, at which
Roach was tried and convicted.
Roach was brought into Court by I'm
der Sheriff Heavey and Constable John
J. OBrien He had a bandage around his
head as one of his eyes is affected.
Lawyer Otto Grouse, who defended Roach
so ably greeted him.
When Judge Blair had taken his seat
on the bench Prosecutor Erwin moved for
the sentence of Roach. Judge Blair order
ed the prisoner to stand up and said
Jeremiah Roach, the Grand Jury of
this county indicted you for the murder
of your wife. You were tried by jury
of your own selection and defended in
manner which left nothing to be done in
your behalf. The jury convicted you of
murder of the second degree 1t now
devolves upon me to impose the penalty.
The sentence of the law is that you be
confined in the State prison at hard labor
for period of twenty years and thence
until the costs of court are paid"
The defendant looked as if he was en-
tirely satisfied with the sentence. After
exchanging few words with Mr.. Grouse
he was escorted back to the County Jail.
Roach killed his wife on the afternoon
of january %. They had led very mis-
erable life from the time of their mar
riage seven months before. Roach was
jealous, and according to the testimony at
the trial. had good reason to be, or believ-
ed that he had. His wife constantly
abused his ten year old son by his first
wife, and finally drove him from the
house. On the morning of the murder
Roach pawned some of his own and his
wife's wearing apparel and purchased a
revolver with the intention, he said OF
committing suicide. Instead of killing
himself he killed his wife, pursuing ner
into a corner grocery and shooting her
down. Roach swore that he did not re-
member anything of the shooting. No ap-
peal will be taken from the conviction and
sentence. Roach is generally looked upon
as very lucky man in having escaped
the gallows.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-22
STOCKTON DEAD
The ex- Attorney General
Passes Away In New
York.
NOTABLE CAREER ENDED
Was Once Deprived Of His
Seat In the United States
Senate.
NOTABLE CAREER ENDED

Word was received at the Office of ex-
Attorney General John P. Stockton, in the
Davidson Building, this afternoon, that
Mr.. Stockton died at his residence in the
Holland House, New York, at about two
clock this afternoon. Mr.. Stockton has
been making his home with his daughter
and son-in-law in the Holland House for
some time. On Thursday, when he left
his office, he complained of feeling i'll and
has not been in Jersey City since. On
Saturday, to one of his clerks, who called
upon him to inquire after his condition,
Mr.. Stockton said that he was feeling
much better and would be at his Office
this morning. He did not appear and this
morning a telephone message was re-
ceived saying that he was much worse
and would not live the day out.
John Potter Stockton was born at
Princeton, August 2, 1926, and is a son of
the late Commodore Stockton, u. S. N.
He graduated from Princeton College in
the class of 1S43, and studied law with the
late Judge R. S. Field. He was admitted
to practice as an attorney at the April
Term. 1847, of the Supreme Court, and
was called to the bar as counsellor in 1850,
and practiced law in New Jersey until
1857, when he was appointed U. S. Minister
to Rome by President Buchanan. He held
that position until 1861, when he returned
to his native land, and recommended the
practice of law in Trenton. He was elected
to the Senate of the United States for six
years, for the term commencing March 4,
| 1865, to succeed Hon. J. C. Ten Eyck, but
was unseated after serving one year. He
was, however, reelected to the United
States Senate for the term commencing
March 4, 1869, and served the full term.
when he returned to Trenton and resumed
the practice of law.
Senator Stockton was appointed, with
| Judges Ryerson and Randolph, as COM
missioner to revise and simplify the pro-
ceedings and practice in the courts of
law and made report to the Legislature,
which was adopted.
He has been delegate to several No
tional Democratic Conventions, including
that of 1854, in Chicago, which nominated
| President Cleveland
He was appointed Attorney General of
the State for term of five years on April
| 5, 1877, and in 1882. 1887 and 1892 he was re-
| appointed.
| At the close of his term as Attorney
General Mr.. Stockton came to this city
and opened an Office in the Davidson
Building. He has been connected with
| many celebrated cases since then, notably
the Passaic pollution case and the efforts
| to save the life of Clifford