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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
K[NTUCKY'S TRUCE.
Democrats and Republicans
Sign Articles Of Agree
ment About Cover
norship.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 6, 1900.-The
peace conference held at the Gait House
last night between seven representatives
of the Republican party and seven repre-
senta tives of the Democratic party re-
suited in the unanimous signing of an
agreement embodying seven specific
propositions, which promise a settlement
of the party differences (which have
brought about two State governments in
Kentucky. This agreement is in substance
as follows
FIrst-That If the General Assembly in
joint session shall apot resolution rati-
fying- their recent action adopting the
contest reports seating Goebel and Beck
ham, the contestees, W. s. Taylor and
John Marshall, shall submit without fur
ther protest.
second-That all parties shall unite in
an effort to bring about such a modifica-
tion of the election law as will provide for
non-partisan election boards and insure
free and fair elections.
Third-That the conditions shall remain
in status quo until Monday, the General
Assembly meeting and adjourning from
day to day until that time
Fourth-That nothing shall be done to
hinder or prevent Joint session of the
General Assembly from taking action on
the ratification resolution.
Fifth-That the State Contest Board
shall meet and adjourn from day to day
until Monday without taking any action
on the contests for minor State offices.
This postponement is suggested in order
that the action of the General Assembly
on the ratification resolution may be taxi
en- first.
Sixth-That the State troops shall be re-
moved from the state Capitol at once,
though with all necessary precaution for
the public safety. This matter is to be
under the direction of General Dan Lind
sey of Frankfort.
Seventh-That the Republican officials
and officers of the State Guard shall have
immunity from charges of treason, usgr-
PATTON court martial or any other such
offenses.
The agreement was signed by the fol-
neutrality-suspicious. John Marshall,
Judge John w. Barr Gen. Dan. Lindsay y.
r. L. Edelen, DR.. T. n. Banter, David w.
Fairleigh, c. T. Ballard; Democrats, J. c..
S. Blackburn, J. c. W; Beckham, Sam ].
McCreary, Phil Thompson.
The agreement in full was not given out
last night, as 1t was desired first to sub
NIT it to Governor Taylor, for mis- sigma
present that Governor Taylor would agree
to anything that all Of them signed.
1t was stated in the conference that the
London session of the General Assembly
would be called off at once.
The conference began. at i've O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, at the Gait House
and lasted until 2:30 o'clock this morning,
when a type-writist was sent for and the
agreement was present and signed.
Until Monday, while the situation is in
status quo Gov. Taylor Will remain IN
possession of the executive buildings,
while the Republicans will recognize him
and the Democrats will recognize Gov.
Beckham. After the conference Gov.
Beckham at once took a train for Frank
fort, Senator Blackburn and ex-Gover-
nor McCreary remained in Louisville over
night.
future depends largely upon Gov. Taylor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06

FROM the tables it will be seen that
for the term the cost OF puylug "ase- 49,
exceeds the cost of buying the plant osei
six million dollars. az so,,,a
In this office there are, on me % sone
tables. which would be pieasee 70 l'.,s snoM
70 any one interested, from Wnlcn couiu ~
be gathered what could iegltlmI,asteiys " o
exneeted from water account up =
February Is, 1924, if citizens authorize tiie
purchase of plant. .,,araaaad
The earnings (present rates' lncrssasSu a., -
by growth of population ana Hanuaae ls.u -, -
lures, per cent. annually lanu the se pa7e
increase has been greater, Wouiu tanS rss
care of interest on old dept lnteless ss. ~ ~
new debt interest, all operating expenses
whatsoever, including payrohs, eAps3iIlses
Of collection also extensions OF pipe linSS 5s
in city and substantially wipe out tne ole
debt of $5136,00 and the new aept u
SIS 600 s1,S00,000 for increasing the
plant IN 1911.
SO that in 1924 We would possess the pial
substantially clear of debt (unless 1t pc
came necessary to increase the plant IA
1920, and this without any tax upon our
citizens except the payment for water at
present rates.
While we hear talk of deficiencies in
water account" ETC., it must be remezn-
bered that at no time have the citizens
paid any direct tax for its benefit has
had to exist on its earnings. 1t has had
to pay out therefrom not only interest on
its debt and all operating expenses, but II
has also given free water through 200
hydrants for fire purposes, free water to
ali fire engine houses, public schools and
other public buildings, paid for all ex-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
MISS YOST DISCHARGED.
Potts Said Spite Evidently
Caused the Charges
Against Her.

Pretty II year old, Lena Yost, the adopt
ed daughter of Herbert Yost, a saloon4
keeper, of No. 767 Ocean avenue, and her
alleged lover, Ferd. Eckert, 2s years old,
of No. 81 Monticello avenue, who wera
charged by the saloonkeeper with petit
larceny, were arraigned in the First
Criminal Court this morning, before JUS
tiee Potts. The couple were discharged.
Saloonkeeper Yost several days ago
missed some money from his till. and ac-
cused his adopted daughter of having
purloined it. He also accused Eckert Of
having prompted Lena to take the money,
and of having planned an elopement. The
money taken was to be used in making
preparations for hasty marriage. h9-
said In order to foil any attempt on tflb
part of the young people to get away,
Yost went before Justice of the Fssses
Collins and had a warrant issued for their
arrest. The couple were booked at the
Fifth Precinct station. The prisoners
were given a hearing before Justice Potts
in the Second Criminal Court The case
was adjourned until this morning.
Counsellor James Manning looked after
Sallonkeeper Yost's interest and Coun-
sellor Speer plead for Miss Yost and
Eckert.
Miss Yost denied her fathers accusa-
tion that she stole s1S57 from the TIL
She said the money which she turned oyer
to her father after having been accused
of robbing him, was given to her as
tips while in the capacity Of a barmaid
in the saloon. Miss Yost denied that
Eckert had tried to make her steal and
she also denied that she had any inten~
ton of eloping with him. Miss Yost ace
cused her foster father of treating her
very cruelty at times. and of failing 10
pay her for the work she did about MS
place of business.
Eckert who was dressed in the height
of fashion, appeared in court accom-
panied by stylishly dressed young Won-
an who proved to be his wife, and whip
cast vicious glances at Miss XoSt ana
several times It was thought was going %
create scene.
Eckert denied that he had anything to
fathers saloon, she served him with beer,
Eckert is employed in a Bayonns gas
office and is said to bear an excellent
reputation. He swore positively that ne
did not prompt Miss Yost to steal. he
said so far as he was concerned, Miss
Yost was thoroughly honest.
Justice Potts did not think the evidences
Eckert and Miss Yost on the charge made
against them, so they were found not
guilty.
In discharging the couple, Justice Potts
remarked - think these charges were
brought about through spite"
Miss YoSt left court with her counsel
Eckert left accompanied by his wife
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
NO MONEY NO WATER
Tax Delinquents Who Do
Not Pay Up Will Open
Faucets in Vain.

In accordance with the resolution OF the
Street and Water Board that all delin-
quents in the matter of rents Should nave
their water supply cut off yesterday, a
great number of these paid up today.
The lists prepared yesterday for Water
Registrar Peckham were promptly acted
upon and not few citizens woke up this
morning to find that no water flowed from
their faucets These were mostly in fac
tories and buildings where the water bills
were in dispute.
But the work will go on and those who
know they are in arrears may expect a
similar experience unless they, as the
officials term it, pony up" The money
is due to the city and it ought to be and
will be collected.
This day the city sent $4,000 on account
to the East Jersey Water Company, to
whom the city owes a trif1e over $2S5,O00-
As fast as the money comes in it will be
applied to the reduction of the arrearages.
There is plenty of money to meet the debt
if only the good people will pay their
bills.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
TABERNACLE CONFERENCE
Trustees Will Discuss With
Down Town People
Plans for the
Work.

The Board of Trustees of the First Con-
gregational Church has issued a call for
a conference with the members of the
Tabernacle branch, tomorrow night, at
the Tabernacle The continuance of the
downtown work will be discussed. This
conference will be held in accordance with
the wishes of the Tabernacle people, who
are anxious to learn the position of the
trustees The trustees believe that there
are a great many members of the lover
branch who are vry much opposed to a
separation and for this reason, they pro-
pose OF hear everyone ON the subject. 1t
is the hope of the trustees that all the
members be present. as it is thought that
various plans for the carrying on or the
work will be discussed
The Trustes are TO go to the Taberna Gle
tomorrow evening for the express purpose
of learning what the downtown people
propose to do regarding the furtherance of
the work. Justice Frank H. Hall said
this afternoon that some understanding
must result from the conference
IF the work is to go on said he. we
wish to know how it will be carried out.
No steps have been taken by the Taber-
nacle people regarding this years work.
downtown who are opposed a separation
and we wish to hear from all sides.
imagine that some pretty harsh things
will be said too. l don't remember a
that some disagreeable things did not
crop out. i also think that some mem
fbers will discuss plans for a separation"
Mr. Hall added that at all events the
down town work would be continued, no
matter how the meeting tomorrow night
terminated. Something definite must be
decided upon, as the trustees were tired
OF the delay and the manner in which
the lower branch was being conducted.
Mr.. Hall, in referring to the much dis
puted communication which Mr.. Louis
Dougherty asserts he did not receive
said that the receipts of the letter was ac-
town branch shortly after it was sent.
st am positive Mr.. Dougherty received
the letter." said Mr.. Hall, 'and I told
him -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
UNION REVIVAL.
Nine Down Town Churches VIII
Hold Services in March.

A union revival service in which nine
Protestant down town churches will par
ticipate will commence on March l and
last for nine days. The churches which
will join in the union service are the
Park Reformed, the Free Reformed, the
Scotch Presbyterian, the Second Presby-
terian, Centenary Methodist, Hedding
Methodist, Parmly Memorial Baptist,
North Baptist and Trinity Methodist.
William P. Hall, the business man
evangelist, and Professors Weeden and
Jacobs, the singing evangelists, will lead
services are to be held have not been
selected. Arrangements for the meetings
will discussed at a meeting to be held
this afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
STOLE MRS. c0sTELLo'S PURSE.
Fisher Was Convicted of the Ferry
boat Theft.

Mrs. Margaret Costello, of No. 73 Mon
roe street. Hoboken, went to New York
on June 10 of last year. 1t was an un-
lucky day for her, and also for Edward
Fisher of No. 21O Thirteenth street. Hobo
ken.
Mrs. Costello was on a ferryboat and
Fisher sat In the adjoining seat. AS the
boat was being made fast to the slip in
Hoboken Mrs. Costello missed her pocket
book and raised an outcry. Fisher ran
away, but was pursued and captured by
Joseph otherwise known as Lucky
Harrison. Fisher dropped the pocketbook
before he was caught.
Adolph Kotasik, of No. 122 Van Houten
street Paterson saw Fisher drop the
pocketbook. On examination Kota-
six admitted that he had accepted Sc from
Fisher and agreed not to testify against
him. Fisher was convicted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
FAST0 ARRESTED TODAY.
The Ball Has Been Extracted From
Deounso and He Will Recover.

Detectives Weinthal and Fallon, of Ho-
boken, today, arrested Minnicio Fasto, of
No. sos Second street, who shot Raffee
Decuiso yesterday morning. Fasto who
is known in Hoboken by the nickname,
Memo" is a candy baker After the
shooting he escaped with the assistance
of his brother Dominica, to New York.
He remained overnight with friends at
No. III Mulberry street.
The detectives went after Fasto to New
York this morning. Recorder Stanton
held him without bail for arraignment to-
morrow. The brother was held in $500 bail
for arraignment at the same time. At St.
Mary's Hospital, where Decunso was
taken, it was said at noon today that he
was doing nicely. The ball which went
in over the right eye has been extract
ed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
guard was in waiting for it at Odd Eel

guard was In waiting for It at Odd F'el-
lows Hall.
The detail of police at the depot led the
procession, followed by the guards OF
honor, Members of the Legislature and OF
the Courts Of Appeals, Kenton County
Bar Association, Campbell County Bar
Association and other organizations, but
the great bulk of the procession was made
up of multitude of people, who assem-
bled at the depot and fell into line.
During the first hour after the arrival
of the funeral train, only a small por-
ton of the crowd could gain entrance to
Odd Fellows Hall, and a steady process
sion moved past the bier all the fore
noon
The body lies in state here until 10 P NJ,
and then they will be in charge of the
to Frankfort by special train tomorrow
morning, where it will lie in state until
the funeral at that place on Thursday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
OVERCOME BY SEWER GAS

James Lynch, fifty years old, of Green
VILE, employed by the United Gas and I'M
provement CO. on the Gregory street sew
er. was overcome this morning by escap-
ing gas Word of the accident was quick
ly carried to Captain Cody, of the Gregory
Street station house. The Captain lmmedi-
ately despatched several policemen and
the patrol wagon to the scene.
In the meantime several workmen had
carried Lynch to st. Peters Church at the
corner of Van Worst and Grand streets,
where the last rites of the Church were
administered to the unconscious man. The
natroI wagon, was then driven rapidly 10
the church. After Father Harpes had
completed his ministrations, Lyncn was
hurried to the City Hospital His conui-
ton is very bad and his recovery IS doupt-
f,11 y
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
WEST SIDE STAMP STATION.

Residents of the West Side are talking
of petitioning the Postoffice authorities for
a stamp station west of the Boulevard. 1t
is claimed that there are four thousand
residents in that locality and to procure
stamps people are forced to walk almost a
mile.
communication on the subject was
sent to the Ninth Ward Democratic club.
This club has promised to use its influence
toward procuring a stamp station.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
MlNKs CHANGE THEIR MINDS.
Decide Now Not to Vote for the
Water Purchase.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Minkakwa Republican Club was held last
night at its quarters on Ocean avenue
The Jersey City water supply question
was again discussed. At a recent meet
ing the members favored the purchase of
the Flynn plant. Since last week, how
ever, their opinions have undergone a
change, and they are now in favor of
retaining the present supply system
The Dinner Committee met and decided
to hold the annual dinner Thursday even
ing, March IS, at Columbia Hall. Accord
ing to custom, Governor Foster M. Voor-
hees and number of prominent Repub-
licans will be invited
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
LEGISLATORS AT LONDON.

LONDON, KY, Feb. 8, 19OO.-Seven Re-
publican representatives and one Republi-
can Senator arrived on the early morning
train today. There are now thirty-four
Represent atives and ten Senators III Lon
don, all Republicans, but Senator dayess
who is a Brown Democrat.
Lieutenant Governor Marshall was ex-
pected to arrive, but he has telegraphed
from Louisville that he will not be here
today.
With the exception of the one company
of Barboursville Guards, the Legislators
and newspaper men are the only
strangers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
BARKER HAD TO TAKE II.
No One Else Would Be Lafayette
Associations President.

The annual election of the Lafayette
Republican Association was held last
evening. Captain Charles O. Barker, who
has served two terms as president, re-
fused at first to accept the position for a
third term. No one could be induced TO
accept the palce and the Captain finally
stepped into the breach. The other of1i-
GERS chosen were:-First Vice President,
Jacob Cullman; Second Vice President,
Barr St John; Financial Secretary. F. N
Rhodes; Recording Secretary, r. N.
Schalkenbach: Treasurer, p. Scheid, and
Sergeant at Arms, s. H. Opdyke Trus-
tees ]. Halliday, West Alpaugh and r.
N Schalkenbach.
The annual report shows that the
finances are in good shape. Twenty MEM
bers were nerolled in the year.
A committee was appointed to prepare
for a euchre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
ARLTNGToN CEm ETE RY

Was the frst Landscape Lawn Cemetery n
the State. Lot owners have no expense fer
care OF grounds. nor for fencing. II you need
q cemetery lot land every family needs enel.
you will be Interested in Its beauty and neas
ness. its moderate prices and easy esrpp of
r,asment Office IN Jersey <iry- 10 Washing
Ton street over Provident Savings Bank. Tels-
phone No 52i.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
NO ONE TO CARE FOR HER.

Mary Corners, an aged woman, of No.
2l8 Second street, was found wandering
aimlessly about Grove street at an early
hour this morning by Patroman Wick
ham, of the Seventh street station house
morning that she could no longer care
for herself. She had no relatives to look
out for her. Justice Potts turned Mrs.
Corners over to the custody of Poor
master Hewitt. She is siNty-twO years
LID
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
ToNIGHT's EVENTS.

s'Hello Bill,' at the Academy of Music,
Terry McGovern and his Gay Morning
Glories," at the Bon Ton Theatre.
Euchre, Carteret Club.
Meeting, U. 8. Grant Association.
Ball, William Hartman Association, Inns
perial Music Hall.
Meeting, First Ward Republican Club.
No. 249 Washington street.
Concert and supper, knights Templars
Phillips HALL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
PERSONAL.

Miss Gertrude Kelly, who took a very
active part in the great Robert Davis
Associatfon's fair and demonstrated her
popularity, has entered a popularity con
Joseph's Home for the Blind. She Is q
popular pupil of the Jersey City High
School and is preparing for stage career,
taking lessons in a New York dramatic
II
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
SCHOOL AND HOUSE FUMIcATED.
County Board of Health Met Yes.
terday Afternoon.

The County Board of Health held brief
meeting yesterday afternoon and trans
acted some business of an unimportant
character Clerk Rooney was absent ow
ing to the illness of his father, and Assis-
tant Clerk Lynch tok his place.
Inspector Hendricks reported that he
had fumigated the books IN st. John $
School in Weehawken, and that he mad
also fumigated two houses in East New
ark.
Deputy Inspector Nevin reported that
he had investigated some nuisances which
had been complained Of and abated them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
NINE YEAR OLD coMFIRMep THIEF

Nine-year-oid John Griffin of No. III
Park avenue, Hoboken was arraigned in
the Recorders Court today charged with
larceny. Mrs. Annie Carr was complain
ant Johnnie entered her apartments and
stole a bank her little ones had stored
their pennies in. About s5 was taken
The boy has been arrested before for
numerous petty thefts. Once he stole a
bicycle. Recorder Stanton remanded him.
The Recorder will have the boys mother
send him to some protectory.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06

DIED.

POTTER-In this city, on Monday, Feb.
5, 19c0 John c. Potter.
Relatives and friends, also Excelsior
Council No. 2O6, r. A., are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Wednesday,
Feb. z, at 2:S0 P. M. from his late resi-
dence, No. u Willow court, Jersey City
Heights.
Interment at convenience of family.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
WITNESS HAD MYSTERIES.

John sullivan was tried in the General
sessions Court Yesterday for assaulting
NJ sTv T,1nafi. i6 wears old of No. 33 Nor
Tis ris' street .|, on October 81, last year. The
girl went into Mysteries while she was
on the witness stand. Sullivan w vas con-
fo1. thait crime and also for breaking into
a freight car and stealing bicycles, a
crime Of which he was convicted last
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
REGISTER FOR WATER ELECTION

The County Board Of Elections VIII
meet on Thursday ana Saturday OF this
weeiy for The purpose of registering
citizens who desire to vote at the special
water election In Jersey City, and VINO 2
Wers not registered last fall Inc Boaru .a
will be In session the entire two days from
8 A Al, until r. A.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
An old and Well Tried Remedy.

children teething should always be used
for children whi1e seething. It sofrens the
gums, allays the pain. cures wind collie
ard IS the best remedy tor diarrhoea.
Twenty five cents per bottle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, FEB. 6, 1899 Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. M Wednesday. For New York City
and vicinity Light rains or snow tonight:
winds.
~ ne, vxyx ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06

tensions and is now paying out over
500 ,O00 ner annum for water to the East
Jersey Water Co. Even with all this the
earnings for the present year exceed an
disbursements and charges OF every hiiu
some s25,0O0.
Yours respectfully,
GARWOOD FERRIS,
Engineer in charge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
COULDN'T GIVE ANY ACCOUNT.

William Ferdorf. IS years old, of No.
as Sussex street, and William Goralski,
IA years old, of No. 1H Morris street,
were found by Patrolman Martin of the
Seventh Street station, this morning, act
ing in a suspicious manner in the rear Of
the Polish Church, corner Of Sixth and
Monmouth street. They were locked up.
count of himself this morning or any
reason why he was in the locality JUS
tice Potts fined each Of the boys $l0
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06
MATTERS or IA or

.-.New Jerseys best -four costs 25c. more per
~ ri than ordinary flour. bur worth dollar
e-fra. Wholesale only at p z. Sleary CO.
STORES, Greene and Montgomery sTsseFs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-06

cqss oarsSase Oh wa5fr of piant. HIas s.. .o28 s7s
s5.os2,sT
The yearly saving II
passed to Sinking
Fund at end OF
each year & earn
ing only 21Ago the
t,' to ......... 49, s1.o15,175
Excess of cost dur
ing period Of con-
tract of purchasing
water as against
purchase of plant. se, ,O47' 0Sz