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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
BET ON
THE News. /"
Official Returns Show Our
Election Extra Was
Nearest Right.
THE OFFICIAL MAJORITY 5Sss
Canvass of Votes for the
Local Ticket Not Yet
Completed.
THE OFFICIAL MAJORITY 5SSs


The plurality for the Democratic Ma
tional Electors in this county, as an
nounced this morning by the County
Board of Elections, at the conclusion or
its official canvass of the vote cast at
the election of November 6, is 5,5S7.
There is very little variation in the
votes of the electors on either side. Peter
Hauck, of Harrison, the Democratic Elec-
tor from this county, leads his colleagues
on the same ticket by a few votes and
has total of 1880. Baird, who is high
among the Republican Electors. has 92,-
S43. while Elbert Rappleye of this
county, with 1881 votes to his credit, is
second lowest among the Republicans,
Dryden having but two votes less
The vote for the National Electors by
Municipalities is:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
FIRST WARD DEMocRATs' STAG

The First Ward Democratic Club held
a meeting last evening at its quarters. No.
"A Gregory street A committee consist
ing of William Mallon, William Durnin
and Henry Niersted was appointed to
make arrangements for a stag smoker to
be held at the clubhouse in few weeks.
The committee will select date and re-
port at the next meeting. Ten new mem
bers were elected and four propositions
received for membership The club is in
a very prosperous condition and Is In
creasing at every meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
GERMAN CHURCH FAIR.

There was a large attendance last even
ing at the fair of the First German Evan
gelical Church, Monmouth and Wayne
streets, given under the auspices of the
council of the church. 1t was the second
night of the fair and the crowds that at
tended spent money freely. The fair will
continue for one week and the receipts
will be used for the benefit of the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
BREAD MAKING TONIGHT.

Miss Engel Pope, teacher of cook
ing in the West Hoboken schools will be
on hand at st. t.sMichaels Club House to-
morrow evening to demonstrate the art Of
kneading dough and baking bread anent
the bread baking contest to take place at
the club house on December 90 A NUM-
Der of the lady associate members will
contest for the IS gold piece which Father
McDermott will put up for the winner Of
the contest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
KEEPERS TRIAL AT SNAKE HILL

The penitentiary committee Of the
BOARD of Freeholders, at its meeting at
Snake Hill yesterday afternoon, tried
Keepers John J. Fleming and Charles
Danielson, charged with carelessness and
neglect Of duty in permitting John Miller
a prisoner. to escape.
The evidence showed that the accused
keepers had exercised reasonable precau-
ton for the safe keeping Of the prisoners
e IN their charge, and the committee dis
missed the charges and ordered the re-
i1lstatement Of both keepers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
LIPPINCoTTs LIBRARY TO Be SOLD

The law library of the late Supreme
Court Justice Lippincott has been placed
in a store opposite the Court House, and
will be sold at public auction for the
benefit of the creditors of the jurist on
Friday morning, commencing at 10 o. clock.
Ex-Judge David w. Lawrence and
Counselor c. C. Black, who have charge
of the sale. have arranged the more than
1000 volumes of the library so that they
can be readily inspected by intending pur-
chasers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
GRAND JURY INSPECTION.
Snake Hill Institutions Are Being
Examined.

The Grand Jury is today inspecting the
county institutions at Snake Hill. The
start was made from the Court House at
II o'clock this morning and a substantial
dinner was enjoyed at the penitentiary at
noon. The members then visited the diff
ferent institutions and all expressed sur
prise at the well kept condition of the
same.
It Is expected that the Grand Jury will
come into court with it's final presentment
on Friday next and will then ask to be
discharged.
Arrangements for the annual dinner are
being made by committee. 1t will be
held at Kimmerly's Arlington Hotel, Bay
onne, on a day yet to be selected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED.

The Board of Street and Water Com
missioners yesterday afternoon awarded
the contract for a sewer in Logan avenue,
east Of Bryant avenue, to connect with
Sip avenue sewer, to Il. w. Conlin. whose
bid was 81 per cent. Of standard. AL
though proposals had been advertised for
a sewer In Henderson street north Of sew
enteenth street. there were no bids re-
ceiVed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
BERGEN REPUBLICANS CELEBRATE.

The members of the Bergen Republican
Club, assembled last evening to celebrate
in their way the recent National victory.
The rooms were crowded and special
committee served chowder to about 200
persons. After this was disposed of pipes
and tobacco were passed.
A programme of songs and recitations
was given to the delight of all present.
There were several semi-political speeches
by the prominent members.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
COURT CALENDARS.

Thursday, November 15:-
Circuit Court cases-Nos. ZIG, 225, 243,
246, 253, 259.
Counsel in cases marked day to be fixed
can have day fixed upon application to
Court, Friday. November 16
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
PRINCETON CLUBS EucHRE TONIGHT

The Princeton Social Club will hold a
progressive euchre party this evening in
the old Third National Bank Building, at
Pavonia avenue and Erie streets. Hand
some prizes will be contested for.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14

dOFSSNER.-On Tuesday November II,
1900, Jeremina, wife Of John Moessner.
aged "A years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully IN
viteds to attend the funeral from her late
RESIDENCE, No 23t Lemheck avenue. on
Thursday. November Is, at 2. ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Nov. IA. 19oo-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at 5 p. M. on
Thursday:-Tonight and Thursday, fair
and cold; winds westerly.
Hartnett's Thermometrica1 Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14

The canvass of the votes cast for the
other candidates on the several tickets
was resumed by the County Board of
Elections this morning and will probably
be concluded by nightfall. The results
will be published in full tomorrow night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-14

Iameness In the muscles and Joints fndf-
oates rheumatism. Don't daily with II q mia
ute. Take Hoods sarzApaxillA aud cure It
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
USED TOBACCO
And Drank Liquor, But Lived to be
1o3 Years old-Remarkable Irish-

And Drank Liquor, But Lived to be5
1o3 Years old-Remarkable Irish-i
man Dies of Old Age.
Special Dispatch to the Inteiiigenccr.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, August s.
John Lockhard died at his home, near
Wadesvlile, this county, yesterday,
aged 103 years and months. Lock-
hard was born at Donegal. Ireland, and
In his youth was something OF pugi-i
list. In 4 match he dealt his opponent
n blow which knocked him out, and
fearing arrest he escaped to England,
from where he came to America. He
settled in this section seventy-flve
years ago, and has lived here ever
since. He never wore glasses, nor was
he ever sick until Friday of last week.
Twice 4 year Lockhard walked eighteen
miles from his home to this city, and.
after having good time with the
boys and showing his agility by dane
Ing the old-fashloned Irish jigs. he
would start on his return trip. He was
n man Of powerful physique, drank
liquor and used tobacco in moderation.
and was widely known for his wit and
humor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
MUTUAL SUICIDE
Is the Theory Advanced for the Death
Of Robert Sinclair and His Wife.
Both Found Dead.

Is the Theory Advanced for the Death
Of Robert Sinclair and His Wife.
Both Found Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.-Robert
W. Sinclair, aged 81 years. fruit COM
mission merchant In this city, and his
wife. Annie E.. aged 80 years, were
both found dead last night with n bull
let hole In each OF their heads In the
garden in front OF their summer home,
ut Green Tree station. on the Pennsyl-
vanta railroad, near this city. Whether
1t was n case OF mutual suicide or mur-
der and suicide will probably never be
known.
The couple hnd frequently quarreled
and some time ago separated, Last
week tho wife returned to her hus-
bands house. Sinclair and his wife
each carried n pistol. For what reason
no one could ever find out. Last night
us the husband reached home and was
entering the gate. neighbors heard him
exclaim: Don't shoot" and n few sec.
onds later two shots In quick success
sion were heard. Several of the neigh
bors rushed into the garden, and In
the darkness found Mrs. Sinclair living
dead. Close by her head was her lus-
bands revolver. The husband was w.
Ing few feet away md died IN a few
minutes, without resalnlng conscious
ness. The wifc's pistol, small weapon
was found about three feet from his
body. II
The police authorities OF Chester
county made every effort TO un-
rave' the r,ystery. There are three
theories ms to how the tragedy oc-
CURED. One, that they agreed on mn.
tual suicide: second. that both fired Mt
the other In n duel, md third, that The
wife killed the husband with her ntsto,
threw It near his body and then took
her own lie with his revolver. The
police are inclined to the belief that
the last theory Is the correct one.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
DEWET SURROUNDED,
Impossible for His Forces to Escape
Through the British cordon-Many
Citizens Sent to Exile.

& LONDON. Aug. IA special dispatch
from Pretoria. dated Saturday says:
General Christian DeWet Is COM
pletely surrounded near Reitzbcrg. and
It is impossible for his forces to es-
cape through the strong British Gordon.
"The Beers say they will make n
stand at Macnadodorp. They are short
OF ammunition and food. General Ham
Ilton, by the ropidIty of his movements,
prevents rcinforcements reaching Com
mandant General Botha-
1T appears that after the train car
rylng United States Consul Stowe and
flying the Stars and Stripes. was de-
rallied at Honigspruit. south OF Kroon-
stad, concealed Bocrs fired, killing four.
Many residents OF Pretoria have
been sent into exile for having be-
hnved cruelty or shnnefully to British
subjects before or during the war. The
terms OF exile vary. in one instance
reaching twenty-five years"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
SHOOTING AFFAIR
Causes the Death Of Four Men and
One Fatally Wounded-Fought ct

Causes the Death OF four men ana
One Fatally Wounded-Fought ct u
Picnic.
FARAIINGTON, No.. Aug. 5.-Four
men killed and one fatally wounded Is
the outcome OF shooting affair be-
tween William Dooley and his four
SONS on one aide, and the four Harris
brothers on the other, as result OF n
feud at Dec Run. one OF the mining
towns OF st. Francois county. William
Doolay, Wcss Harris. James Harris and
John Dooley are the names Of those
killed. and Frank Harris was fntally
wounded.
A young girl. Mary LIttrcll. was
struck just above the ankle with n
rife ball.
A few days ago the Harris boys sent
word to the Dooieys that they would be
at picnic Mt Dee Run. and intended to
run the Dooleys OF the grounds. Just
how the shooting began is not clear.
but once begun It was deadly. All the
Harris boys except one, Bill. were shot.
One was killed Instantly.
Three of the Dooley boys who were
unhurt came to Pennington and gave
themselves UP. They are In jail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06

having gone to Cape May to pass Sun.
day with his family. 1t is said ut the
Chinese legation that he probably Will
return to Washington tomorrow. No
dispatches OF consequence were re-
celved at the legation to-day, and It is
said by the legation attaches no mes
sages Will be made public from the To-
CATION in the absence OF ministers until
messages should come. by reason Of
their Importance. should require i'm
mediate transmission to the state de-
partment. Neither the war nor the
navy department made public any dis
patches during the day. officials Of both
departments announcing thut no dis
patches of public interest had been re-
ceived.
Serious Difficulties to Overcome.
That General Chafree is encountering
difficulties that are proving serious
there is little attempt to conceal. The
debarkation OF troops and cavalry
horses Is being accomplished with the
utmost difficulty. 1t is said that the
big transports can approach the land
ing no nearer than twelve or fourteen
miles. Vessels drawing more than NJ
teen feet of water are forced to lie
far out in the gulf. This necessltates
the use OF lighters for the transportn-
tion to the shore OF both men and
horses, making the debarkation Of n
considerable force task surrounded
with innumerable obstacles. i.SAdded 10
the actual difficulties are the dlscom-
fort and Inconvenience placed upon the
troops. Rains are almost incessant,
heavy fogs are prevalent, and the wa
ter OF the gulf is exceedingly rough.
That the advancesupon Pekin actu-
ally began no later than Friday Is well
assured now. Officials OF the war de-
partment still decline to discuss the
latest message Of General chafee. dat
ed Friday, in which he announced that
the American. British and Japanese
forces were making the start without
the remainder OF the allies. While no
reasons for the reticence OF the depart
ment are given, 1t is we'll understood
that General chafree's dispatch at this
time cannot be given to the, public. as
1t contains Information intended only
for the guidance Of the officials here In
the formation of a policy OF campaign
in China
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
QUIET DAY
For the Observation-Disclosures Of Tele-
grams From the Capital.

For the Observation-Disclosures Of Tele-
grams From the Capital.
CANTON. Ohio. August 5.-Pres!dent
Mckinley had quiet and uneyentful
day. Hc attended services ut the
First NJ. E. church this morning and
took the usual daily drive with Mrs.
Mckinley. A number OF kilograms
from Washington kept him ndvlscd on
events In the far east.
Late Saturday night. Tames Blxby, n
member OF the Dawes Indian Commits
sion, reached the city, and had con-
ference with the President, the nature
OF which was not diyulged. Secretary
OF Agriculture Wilson reached Wash
lngton while the President was there,
and hence will not come to Canton at
this time. as was expected.
There arc no important events fore
casttd for this week. although It IS
probable number OF we'll known peo-
pie will be here.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
BEGUN
TO PEKIN BY THE
J. BOYSIN Blue.
Main Body Of American Troops De-
layed by Difficulties of
Discrimination.
OTHER TROOPS ON THE WAY.
Nearly $4,000 Men Marching to Re-
lief Of Ministers-Women Brave
in the Hour Of Trouble.

LONDON. Aug. Ga n. m.-Thc
American aud British forces began the
advance on Pekin last Thursday, ac-
cording to q dispatch dated August .,
from Tlen-Tsln to the Daily Express:
"The main body of the allies" con-
tinues the correspondent, marched
July 30. General Chaffee was delayed
by difficulties OF Decentralization. Gen.
eral Dorwasd, the British commander,
had no such obstacles, and his delay Is
inexplicable.
"The other foreign troops are now
half way to Lofa. The force includes
10000 Japanese. under General Ynma-
chuchl. and 10000 Russians. The Brit
lsh force totals 5000. and the other for
eIgn troops arc 1000 troops. We are
weak in artillery.
"on August l a strong force Of chi-
nese from the native city, attacked
Tien-Tsin. BY q series of brilliant
charges our troops drove the enemy
from their positions"
a message to the same paper from n
correspondent In Pekin dated July %.
says.
"The women have borne all the hor-
rors with marvellous fortltude and even
with cheerfulness. The Chinese wanted
peace when the arsenals at Tien-Tsin
were captured and the negotiations
bade fair to be successful. Unfortu-
nately Ii Ping Heng and Kang Yu ar
rived here at the critical moment and
overthrew the peace party"
First Overt Attack. !.
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 4
says:
"The first overt attack upon foreign
ers occurred this morning. Three Chi
nesc. supposed to be soldiers In dis
guise. fired at weii-known English
resident while he was lying asleep on
the veranda OF his house. He had q
narrow escape.
From various sources come state
ments that large body of Boxers
some estimating them at 3.OOo-is gath
ering. south OF Tien-TsIn and threaten
ing communications"
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
Daily Mall announces the reception OF
an imperial cdIct dated August .. or
dcrins General Yung Lu to select high
military and civil dignitaries, together
with sufficient number Of picked
troops, to escort the foreign ministers
to Tlen-TsIn as soon as they decided to
leave Pelyln. By the terms OF the edIct
General Lu will be held personally re-
sponsible for their safety. and he Is
given full authority to deal summarily
with those opposing the peaceful pas
sage of the escort.
by such acts" concludes the edIct,
"do we show our good Intentions to
people from afar and open our bosoms
to them"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
HOLT WEAKENING.
Not Making An Aggressive Fight
Out With MrGrnv.-Iunrl,inrr "a

Not Making An Aggressive Fight
Out With acknowledging for
the Legislative Ticket
Special Dispatch to the 1ntellIsoucer.
PARKERsBURG. W. Va. Aug. s.
Although the democrats are claiming
that they Will open the campaign on
Friday night with the largest gathering
OF the year. there seems to be feel
ing OF uncertainty among them. and Il
Is not considered any "cinch' that
Judge Holt, their principal speaker,
Will be present. Holt seems to be weak
eninS. and is not making the aggres-
s'Yc AGh; which even his opponents ex-
pected ard 1t is alleged that n certain
distinguished Grafton boss has n great
deal to do with this lack OF Interest. 1t
Is alleged. without reserve, that Holt
and McGraw are "on the outs" and
that the former will be one OF the can-
didates against the latter for the
United States senatorship should the
democrts carry the Legislature.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06
LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF The
PHILIPPINES
Is the Commission Hended by Judge
Taft-Wi11 Establish Laws and
Put Them Into Effect.
APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR.
Will Be Made Later-American Oh
z GERS and Men Ambushcd-Cap
tain of Manila Police Shot

MANILA, Aug. Son September !.
the commission headed By Judge Taft.
will become the legislative body of the
Philippines with the power to take and
appropriate lnsular moneys, to estab-
llsh judicial and educant systems and
to make and pass all laws.
No money will be permitted to be
drawn from the insular funds except by
authorization OF the commission. Judge
Taft and hts colleagues will also exer-
else certain executive functions. For
instance. they Will appoint Judges, Off
ciais In the educant department and
officers OF municipalities, which the
commission will establish pending cleo
>tions.
General Macarthur will be the execu-
tive head TO enforce the laws OF the
commission and he WIN conduct the
government in accordance with same
until the commission recommends TO
President Mckinley the appointment OF
civil governor.
Banks Formed a Ring.
The only three banks In Manila have
formed a ring to reduce arbitrarily and
without justification, the rate of ex-
change for American gold. This has
caused widespread Indignation and
many difficulties for commerce and MI
nor business. The banks, however, are
obdurate.
There has been an increase OF Insur-
gent activity during the last THREE
weeks, especially In the way of am
bushes and attacks upon'small parties.
First Lieutenant Alstaetter. OF the en-
gineer corps, with an escort OF fifteen
men, was taken In ambush In the pro-
vince of Nueva Ecija, Ltzon. by a large
force. The Americans fought until
their ammunition was gone: and. as
they were surrounded, there was MOTH
Ing TO do but surrender. One man was
killed and three were wounded.
Gen. Lacuna, who was in command of
the Insurgents, returned the wounded
with letter promising to treat the
prisoners we'll
Lieutenant Ambushed.
Lieut.. Bocton Hu!esberg was ambush
ed and killed near Santa Cruz, province
OF LaSuna. Five men Of the Twenty
fourth infantry were captured in Nu-
eva Ecija, but Sergeant Schmidt. OF the
Twelfth infantry. with seven men,
trailed the captors and killed five.
Captain Lara, of the Manila native
police, was dangerously shot by an un-
known assailant yesterday while on the
street. He had bsen effectively enforc-
ing regulations and had made enemies
among the Fllipinos. some or whom
have long threatened vengeance.
Lara had been generally accused OF
gross corruption In Office and specific
charges were filed against him by an
American officer.
At the suggestion Of Archbishop Cha
pelle. Judge Taft has been examining
the heads OF the religious orders as
well as Mgr. Nozaledas and other &C.
clesiastics, preparatory to the time
when 1t will be necessary 10 take def
mite action regarding the affairs OF the
friars and the church. 1t appears that
the real estate holdings of the friars are
smaller than had been expected.