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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
THE NEW FREEHOLDERS
Changes Which Will Be
Made When the New
Board Goes Into
Power.

This afternoons melting of the Board of
Freholders will probably be the last prior
to the organization on December 3 next of
the Board that will be elected by the peo-
pie of the county on Tuesday. North
Bergen and Weehawken were still to vote
on the question of the acceptance or re-
lection of Senator Allan L. McDermotts S
bill reconstructing the Board of Free
holders, but the other municipalities that
voted on it last spring gave such over
whelming majorities in favor of it that
the vote of the two townships cannot
possibly change the result, and in little
more. than a month the present cumber-
some body of twenty-six will be replaced
by board of nine
The bill under which the new Board
will be organized is a very brief one It
provides for the election of Director
from among the members, and gives him
veto power. Six votes are necessary to
pass measure over the Directors veto,
but if he fails to file his objections with
the Clerk of the Board within five days
after the passage of a resolution it be-
comes effective The salary of the mem
bers will be $500, and the term two years
These are the only provisions of the act
which are expected to result in such radi-
cal changes in the manner of conducting
the countys business.
1t is generally believed that no matter
which party succeeds in electing all or a
majority of the candidates at the coming
election, the present force of employees
at the county institutions will be ma
terially decreased. There are in all about
three hundred employees on the county
pay rolls, ranging from the more import
ant official positions at the Court House
to the attendants On bridges and in the
several institutions.
All of them are Democrats, and many
are the personal friends of one or the
other of the present Freeholders. Aside
from the reduction in the force of en-
ployes which will be necessary to keep
within the limit of the reduced appropri-
alton for the next year, it is believed if
the Democratic candidates win, as every
thing now seems to indicate, that the per-
sonnels Of the appointees will be material
ly changed. The heads of the several de-
partments of the county government are
efficient and all have held their positions
for long time. OF course should the Re
publicans win there would be another wild
scramble for office such as marked the
organization of the combine board Of
1896
Leader Robert Davis has announced that
he will insist on retrenchment in the mat
ter OF county expenses and the personnel
of the Democratic candidates for Free
holder practically assures an economical
county government
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
JOHN H. VOLLERS.


John H. Vollers was born in New York,
February Z, 1868. He moved to Hudson
City when two years old, ard he has re-.
mained there ever since. Mr.. vollers first
attended private school and subsequent
ly old No. II School, located at Pierce av-
enue and Paterson street. He afterwards
attended the Hoboken Academy and grad
uated from that institution after taking
full course.
He entered business in New York City
and remained in one house until appoint
ed deputy warden of the Penitentiary in
Snake Hill, which position he held nine
years. His term ended with the change
in the political complexion of the Board
of Freeholders. He was a victim of the
Republican combine. He has since been
engaged in business at No. 157 New York
avenue.
Mr.. Vollers was a faithful and con-
scientious member of the last House and
can be relied upon to serve the best in
terests of his constituents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
MR.. GOURLEY PREDICTS.
State Is Sure for Bryan, But
Republicans Will Be Watch
ed for Fraud.

Chairman William B. Gourley, of the
Democratic State Committee arrived at
the Headquarters this morning in very
optimistic mood. Even the perusal OF the
prediction of Senator John Kean and
Chairman Franklin Murphy that the Re-
publicans would carry the State by from
10000 to $1,000 did not disturb his optim-
ism. 1t did, however, draw from him THIS
statement: 1--WE are going to carry New
Jersey for Bryan. We will elect four Con-
gressmen and have a chance of carrying
fifth district" What four congressman
the Democrats would elect Mr. Gourley
refused to say.
s'The people who are figuring on New
Jersey going Republican" he went on,
twill receive shock on election night
which will surprise them. They are bas-
They figure that if New Jersey in that
contest delivered her Electoral vote to
the Republican candidates by $1,000. it is
quite safe to figure on $4,000 or $4,000 this
year. They figure on reduction of 1000
in each county. This system of calcula-
ton might be safe if things were in the
same condition now as then, but changes
in public opinion are so marked that the
conditions are very different. Every poll
tician of consequence in the State must
have noted that a great change has taken
place. A change of forty votes in eac
precinct on the vote Of 1896 will carry the
state for Bryan. Every Democratic cap
tain whom 1 have met has assured me
that a greater change than that will take
place.
1.-THE Republicans are using the same
old arguments they did in the days when
the tariff was an issue. They are en-
deavoring again to scare the so-called
business interests of the country and on
this they solely rely. Manufacturers are
beginning again the iniquitous practice OF
intimidation We now have a statute in
New Jersey that makes it a misdemeanor
punishable with five years Imprisonment
in State prison to use undue influence on
vote We propose to see that statute
enforced.
1.-THE statement has been made that the
Republican party expects to have an un-
fair advantage in counting the vote. This
will be watched so closely by our captains
and leaders and their assistants and the
people need have no fear of improper re-
suits from that source"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
kILLIAN v. LUTz.

Kilian v. Lutz. the Democratic candi-
date for Assembly from North Hudson,
is popular with all who know him. He
has served the people of Gutenberg as
a public servant for many years and has
won their confidence as an honest,
straightforward official Aside from be-
ing popular in the northern townships.
he has many friends in other sections of
the county.
Mr.. Lutz was born in Germany in 1850
and came to this country when boy.
AT the age Of sixteen he Joined Uncle
Sans Army and served two enlistmen1s
in the Fifth United States Cavalry. Mr.
Lutz took part in suppressing the Indian
uprisings on the frontier, and he bears
several scars as mementoes of his ex-
-periences.
After obtaining an honorable discharge
from the army, Mr.. Lutz took up his resi-
dence in Guttenberg, where he became a
prosperous citizen He Is now head Of the
firm Of Lutz & CO.. manufacturers Of
drawing and artists materials. He ena-
ploys one hundred hands.
Mr.. Lutz IS at present chairman Of the!
Gutenberg Board of Education ana Il
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
MUARICE MARKS.

Maurice Marks was born on October 2S,
1871, in the old First ward of this city.
His early education was acquired in
famous old No. School in York street.
In 1884 he was graduated, entering the
High School the same year. In June, 1888,
he was graduated from the High School,
having taken the scientific and classical
courses combined. Immediately after
leaving school he commenced the study
of law, entering the office of Eugene OF
terbourg, who is counsel to the Building
Department of New York. He attended
the Law School Of the University Of New
York and completed his course in June,
1892 having the degree of LIB. conferred
upon him. He is now practitioner at
the bars of New York and New Jersey,
and has offices in this city and New
York.
Mr.. Marks was elected to the Assembly
last year. He is a fair example of the
young Democrats Leader Davis is push
ing to the front. Mr. Marks is member
of the Robert Davis Association, Hudson
Lodge, No. 295, Independent Order of
B Nal Birth of this city. and is one of the
ex-presidents of the latter organization.
He is now serving his second term as
Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of
District No. 8, l. o. o. B., which has jur-
isdiction in New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and Delaware. He is mas
ter of Columbia Lodge, No. 4S4, F. & A.
NJ. of New York. and is also director
In the Palestine Building and Loan Asso-
citation of this city.
Mr.. Marks is one of the brightest young
men placed on the Assembly ticket in
many years. His father is a well known
and respected business man, having been
engaged in the manufacture of cigars in
lower Montgomery street for many years
Though perhaps the youngest member
in the House last year, Mr.. Marks was
recognized as an able legislator and was
always found on the side of the people in
the many fights made for the public good.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
PETER STILLWELL.

Bayonne has an unexceptionable candi-
date for member of Assembly in Peter
Stillwell, who has received the nemina-
ton. He is a native Jerseyman, and was
born at Whitehouse, Hunterdon county,
thirty-nine years ago. He removed to
Bayonne in 1855, where he has since re-
cided He is a successful lawyer, being
now a member of the law firm of Still
well & Lazarus.
Mr. Stillwell has been a member of the
Bayonne Board of Education for five
years. He served one year as president,
subsequently declining reelection. He has
the esteem and confidence of his fellow
citizens of both parties and as a candi-
date for pubic office has always run
largely ahead of his party ticket He is
a man. of ability, an able debater and he
will make an excellent representative of
the people in the House of Assembly.
Mr. Stillwell is convalescing from a seri-
Gus illness and has not been able to take
any active part in the campaign
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
EDWARD j. RICE.

Edward ]. Rice, who will represent the
West Hudson section. was born in Harri-
son, but moved to Albany, N. Y, when
five years of age. He attended the public
school and Christian Brothers Academy
in that city. He moved back to Harrison
and embarked in the grocery business.
He was elected member of the Board
of Education and served as president and
secretary of that board. He was elected
nine terms eighteen years. to the Com
mon Council and was five times president
of the Council. He served three terms as
Police Justice and as Chief of Police.
For over twenty years he has been a
member of the Peoples Building and Loan
Association, and he is member of vari-
Gus other organizations.
Mr.. Rice so well represented the people
of the western part of the county in the
last Legislature that his reelection by
an increased majority is as sure as things
go in this world.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Those With Good Excuses for
Not Enrolling on the Regular
Days Have Two OPP
portunities.

The County Board of Elections is in
sesiosn at No. 5S8 Pavonia avenue today
for the purpose of placing on the registry
list the names of such applicants as can
give satisfactory reasons for their failure
to appear in person at their several cleo
tion districts on the regular registration
days. The session will last from A. NJ
to P. NJ, and will be resumed during
the same hours on Saturday, after which
no further names can be received in time
to allow a vote at the coming election.
Up to noon today seventeen citizens
who for one reason or another failed to
register were enrolled. This number is
surprisingly small for a Presidential year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
INSTRUCTED TO IND|CT.
Justice Dixon Tells Paterson
Grand Jury Their
Duty.
Especial to "The Jersey city News. ~


PATERSON, Nov l, 1sOO.-The Grand
Jury came into court yesterday afternoon,
and were instructed by Supreme Court
Justice Dixon to bring in indictments
against Andrew Campbell, George Kerr
William Death and Walter McAlister
charged with the murder of Jennie Bos-
scheiter.
1t is now believed that the great point
raised by the defence will be the question
as to what caused the death of the girl
When her body was found, Coroner
vroom, of Bergen county, made an exam
nation and said her skull was fractured,
which, coupled with her exposure to the
night air for several hours, caused her
death. Then County Physician Mcbride,
OF Passaic county, saw DIR. Vroom and
together they made an autopsy which
showed no fracture of the skull, the
wound on the head being merely scalp
deep.
A few days later DR.. Mcbride examined
all the organs of the body and found them
normal. Then after the arrest of McAlis-
ter, Death. Kerr and Campbell had been
made and the suspicion of poisoning arose,
the county physician removed the heart.
and took them away for examination. DR..
Mcbride testified at the inquest that he
was positive the girl did not die of dis
ease. Pressed by the Prosecutor, he said
he believed something which acted as a
poison had been administered-what, he
would not say.
Il now appears there may be some diff
Guilty in determining what poison, if any,
was administered The body had been en-
balmed and that initiated against a
chemical analysis discovering what poison
had caused death. Then, too, chloral.
which the authorities say was used, is
most volatile, and whether it would be
possible to detect its presence in the body
five days after it was administered is a
question.
These are some of the conditions con-
fronting the authorities. Moreover, it is
possible a change of venue will be de-
manded by the accused.
The spirit of reform has taken possess
sion of the city. and there is no resist
ance to it. The saloon-keepers have vol
unfairly closed their side rooms to women
The police started out to keep the good
work on the move. Detectives Titus, Tay-
ioA' A-oAo anu -aSA1AeAiieJ iaiueu the sPool-
room at the corner of Railroad avenue
and Ward street, and secured the para
phernalia, but no prisoners. The pool
room was operated in the rear of a saloon
run by Dell Phillion.
The admission committee of the Flor
ence Crittenton Home has also become
more keenly alive to the situation in this
city, and it mas issued the Following in
vitation: I'VE wish to say to any girl
who is taking her first steps downward,
or is even further advanced in the down
ward course, and been warned of God
through the murder of a young GIRL AMI
desires to escape miserable life and
the wrath to come, that we will be glad
to welcome her to our home, and we will
do her good.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
FELL FROM THIRD FLOOR.

Mrs. Jane Jemmisson, thirty-eight years
old of No. 125 Pavonia avenue, fell from
her rear window on the third floor yes
terday afternoon. shortly after five
o'clock to the yard below. and received
severe internal injuries. She was removed
to St. Francis Hospital in serious CON
dition.
At the time of the accident Mrs. Jem-
nilsson was hanging clothes on line. The
rain of the morning caused the line to
stick in pulley and in trying to force
free action Mrs. Jemmisson lost her
balance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
GEORGE c. TENNANT.


The selection of George G. Tenant to
represent the people of the Heights in
the Assembly is looked upon with favor
by Democrats throughout the entire coun-
ty. He has always been a hard worker
IN the ranks Of the Democratic party,
serving the Democracy faithfully through
all its campaigns. His popularity has in
creased twofold since he was nominated.
He has been received with enthusiasm
wherever he has spoken. His election is
assured.
George G. Tenant was born in Jersey
City and has always lived here. He is
the son of the late Thomas Tenant. who
Tor nearly fifty years was yard master of
the Pennsylvania Railroad in Jersey City.
Mr. Tenant graduated from Public
School No. and afterwards attended the
High School, where he graduated in
1888 He attended Columbia College and
graduated from the Law School of Column
bla In 1891 with the degree of LIB. Dur
ing the time he was in attendance at the
Columbia Law School he was a law stu
dent in Jersey City, and was admitted as
an attorney of the New Jersey bar in 1892,
and as counselor in 1895. Since he was
admitted to the bar, Mr.. Tenant has
been active in the practice of the law; in
1897 he formed partnership with the
present Corporation Attorney John w.
Queen, the firm name being known as
Queen & Tenant
Mr.. remnant is member of Unique
Council, No. 434, Royal Arcanum. He was
elected Orator, and later he served two
successive terms as Regent. Upon his
retirement he was presented with hand
somely jeweled Past Regents pin as a
token OF the esteem in which he is held
by the members of the Unique Council,
for the good work done by him In pass
ing the three hundred membership mark,
and in bringing to the Council such men
as Ex-Governor Werts, Rev. Charles Herr,
ID, George H. White Rev. George S.
Bennitt, Charles D. Ridgeway and many
others.
For many years Mr.. Tenant was con-
nected with the Schubert Glee Club of
this city, and served as first vice presi-
dent for five successive terms.
In 1895 largely through his efforts, the
Bergen Democratic Association was
many years. His WORK for the party in
the Bergen section of the city has made
him many friends on the Heights
The excellent record which Mr.. Tennant
made in the Assembly last winter
is known to every voter in Hudson coun-
ty He has announced that in the next
House he will endeavor to secure the pas
sage of bill providing for bone ffde
franchise tax and county system of pub
lie parks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
COLLAR DECORATIONS.
Col. Smith Gives Orders Regarding
Rife Practice.

Colonel Smith has issued the following
orders for the Fourth Regiment
General Orders No. 81
I.-First Lieutenant T. Bergen Gaddis
Company F, is hereby detailed as Acting
Battalion Adjutant, and is assigned to the
Third Battalion.
1.-THE following nights are assigned
for armory rifle practice during Novem-
ber:-Cempany A, "wednesday, 4; Co. B,
Thursday, 15; Co. c, Wednesday, 21; Co.
ID, Thursday. s; Co. E, Monday, 12; Co. F.
Monday, 10; Co. G, +Tuesday, 20; Co. H,
TUESDAY, 81; Co. ]. Wednesday. IA; Co. K,
Tuesday, IS.
rF'or collar decoration.
III.-"All organizations having armories
with rifle. ranges are required to practice
under same conditions as above (same as
at Sea GirD at known distances at reduced
targets, such practice to be held at the
discretion of the commanding officer, dur
ing the drill season, and under the direct
supervision of the Regimental Inspector
of Rife Practice, who will, at the close of
the drill season, certify to the Inspector
General of Rifle Practice the results of
the practice with the original scores as
made"
Collar decorations will be given those
qualifying at armory practice
To be entitled to these decorations a
score of ~ out of possible 70 must be
made.
AT the standing position score of IS is
considered as qualifying the soldier to
practice in the prone position. The num-
Der of qualifying shots in each position
will be T.
The collar decorations will be competed
for ON the regular nights assigned to the
several companies. according to the fol-
lowing schedule: November, Companies
A, B, G, il; December, Companies C. d,
I, K; January, Companies %, F, L, NJ;
February, Companies A, B, G, H; March,
Companies c, D, I, K; April, E, F, l., M.
On the nights assigned for competition
for collar decorations, individual score
sheets will be made out in duplicate,
signed by the scorer ard range officer and
turned in to these headquarters imme-
diately after the. close of the range each
night.
Ammunition will be furnished by the
Armorer upon requisition of the officer in
command Both the unused cartridges
and the empty shells must be returned
each night.
Should the Inspector of Rifle Practice
be unable to be personally present on any
of the dates assigned to practice for collar
decorations, he will SO report to these
headquarters, when an officer will be. de-
tailed to act in his stead.
by order Of
COLONEL SMITH.
BENJ. NJ. GERARDIN.
Adjutant.
Official.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
P. ANTHONY BROCK.

The Democrats of this county could not
have selected a better man or one more
fitted to represent them in the Legislature
than p. Anthony Brock. Mr.. Brock is
young man, having been born in this city
thirty years ago. He has resided here
since his birth. He is married and has
one child. He resides at Jersey avenue
and Wayne street. He holds a responsible
position with the Philip Semmer Plate
Glass Company of New York City, of
which company his father, G. P. Brock,
is one of the directors.
The people of this county remember Mr..
Brock for his active interest in laying out
the asphalt pavement which runs from
the ferry on York street to the Hudson
County Boulevard. The work was done
under Republican administration which
proposed to lay asphalt strips. Mr.. Brock
so strongly opposed this plan that after a
hard fight he won and the present road
leading to the Boulevard was laid. The
selection of the streets to be asphalted
was left to Mr.. Brock.
Mr.. Brock in 1886 organized the Asso-
ciated Cycle Clubs Of New York. He was
formerly a member of the State Board of
the League of American Wheelmen, and
in 1895 he was elected president of the
league. Another evidence of Mr.. Brooks
ability is found in the Second Signal
Corps of Brooklyn, which he organized
He is now its first lieutenant.
Mr.. Brock is a member of the Jersey
city Club Palma Club and the Catholic
Club, and his circle of friends is very
large.
Mr.. Brock received his early training
at ST. Peters College. this city, which
institution he attended for three years
He finished his education at Stevens In
stitute, Hoboken.
His reputation as fighter for good
roads is known throughout the State. If
he is elected he will discharge the duties
Of his office honestly and for the best in
terest Of the people.
Ar Brock was another OF the Hudson
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
SOLDIER KILLED BY TRAIN.

John Shea, twenty-one years old. of
Ithaca, N. Y, discharged soldier from
Fort Slocum, was instantly killed last
night shortly before nine o'clock in the
Lehigh Valley Railroad freight yard at
Jersey avenue by being run over by a
freight train drawn by engine No. 1884,,
John Kohler, engineer. The body was
removed to Speers morgue to await
claimant. In the mans coat. pocket was
found United States Army discharge pap
ers, dated October 26. 1900, some beads and
letters addressed to himself at Fort Slo-
cum. Through these papers his identity
was learned.
1t is believed that the man was on his
way home penniless, and that he was too
weary and exhausted from tramping to
notice the approach from the rear of the
train that killed him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
CAPTAIN FARRlER BACK.
And None of the Youthful Offender
Was Arrested.

munipaw avenue police station resumed
his duties yesterday after an illness last
ting a month. He contracted a severe
cold and for a time his throat was in a
bad way. Sergeant Snow has been in
command of the precinct since his su-
perior's absence.
The youths in Captain Farrier's pre-
cinct started out last night to make them
selves obnoxious and succeeded They re-
moved iron gates and wooden gates and
twisted and broke them. Wherever they
saw light they threw gravel against
the window
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-01
EleaTH's PART in THE PARADE.

meeting of the Eighth Ward Demo-
cratic Club was held last night All plans
for tonight's Democratic demonstration
were looked after. The club will leave
the quarters about seven o'clock.
Among the speakers who discussed the
issues at the conclusion os the business
meeting were:-Howard Cruise, eltrick
OMara and James Baker, Jr. Mr.. Cruise
congratulated the club on the success of
it's recent undertakings in electing repre-
sentatives from that ward.