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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
LABORS FEDERATION
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS
Disapproves of Dowie's Bringing Lace
Workers to the United States
Favors Shorter Hours.

Louisville, Dec. 13.--At today's ses-
sion of the Federation of Labor reso-
lutions were adopted disappearing
the alleged action of DR.. Dowie, of Chi
cago. in importing foreign lace max
ers for working in an established in
dustry in the United States. Copies of
the resolution We're ordered sent to
President Mckinley, Secretary Gage,
Commissioner immigration Powder
ly.
Other resolutions were also passed
directing the executive council to take
such action as is necessary to have
an eight-hour bill introduced in the
legislatures of states where such law
does not prevail.
Scores Non-Union Factory.
1t denounced the Fall River, Massa-
chusetts, hat factory for alleged sub
stitution of foreign women to do the
work of men, declaring the United
States government has for the past
three years placed orders for hats to
be worn by soldiers, with the factory,
and registering a protest against the
further placing of army orders for
hats with any non-union concern.
Shorter Hours and Pensions.
The resolutions favored shorter
hours for BARRIERS, extended sympa-
thy and moral support to the iron
moulders union of North America, and
urged unorganized working people to
Organize in their respective trades, as
the best means of resisting the en-
|croachments of trusts and monopolies.
1t favored congressional legislation
for pensioning the ciWl service en-
ployes who are disabled in the service
of the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
Want Them Returned.

Cape Town, Dec. 13.-Lord Kitchen
er. cabled the authorities of South Aus
tralia asking that the wounded BUSH
men, now conyalescent, be returned to
South Africa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
PosToFFlcE ROBBED.

Uncle Sam "Loses Out" in An Iowa
Town This Morning.
Cedar Rapids, Dec. 13-(Special.) -
The postoffice at Elwood was robbed
last night and stamps to the value of
$500 were taken. The robbers escap-
ed on freight train.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
Milner Amounted.

Cape Town, Dec. 13.-Sir Alfred Mil
ner has been gazetted as administra-
tor of the Orange River Colony and
the Transvaal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
ENGLAND AGREES.
Says She Will Sign Chinese Agree.
ment With Slight Amendment.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The latest
advice from Peking official sources is
that England has signified her willing
ness to sign the agreement reached by
the foreign ministers, with slight
amendment, which is said to be in the
nature of mere change rather than
form.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
This Method Taken to Get a Prince
to Confess.
ARE RUMORS OF RICH TREASURE
British Troops Organize An Expedi.
tion and Start in Quest of it-Be.
lieved to Have Been Buried by Court
Attaches.

Peking, Dec. ia few days ago
British troops were notified of the ex-
istence of large amount of treasure
twenty miles northwest of here. COL,
Tullock and 100 men left today to in,
vestigate the truth of the report. 1t
is believed that large amount of gold
and valuables is buried at that point
by persons connected with the Chi
nese court during their recent fight,
Rumors of Treasure.
Hong Kong, Dec. 13.-The city was
placarded today with statements in.
citing the people and members Of Sc
cret societies to unite and rise during
January to drive out all foreigners.
Crowds gathered around the placards
but no actual outbreak is reported.
Reports have been received from Can
ton to the effect that Yeung Sung Po.5
the reformer, was strung up by the
thumbs and toes but would confess
nothing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS.
New One Elected Today for the Little
Republic.

Berne. Dec. 13.-Vice president of
the federal council, Ernest Brenner,
has been elected president of Switzer-
land for 1901, in succession to Wal
ther Hauser DR.. j. Zemp was elected
vice president.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13

Two Perry men have recenslY
bought a large sheep ranch in Dakota.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-13
LOST AT SEA.
Fishing Schooner and Crew Go Down
in a Gale.

m Gale. n
Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 13-The
fishing schooner, Sigaried, which left
this port September Ia, has not yet
been heard from. 1t is believed that
she foundered in one of the terrific
gales which has been sweeping the
Atlantic for the past six weeks, and
her crew of thirteen men are lost.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
THE TABERNACLE CASE.
Vice Chancellor Emory
Postpones Decision Till
Tomorrow in Order
to Study Deed.

Vice Chancellor Emery te1egraphed to-
day to Lawyers James P. Northrup and
John A. DENIM. representing both SIDES
in the suit over the sale Of the Tabernacle
property to the Jersey City Lodge of
Elks. that tomorrow morning he would
meet them and give his decision.
The Vice Chancellor, it is said, on some
point desired little more light, and he
wishes TO hear the lawyers views before
he gives his opinion. 1t has been limited
that the matter on which the Court is
hesitating is certain clause said to
exist in the Tabernacle's deed to the eff
feet that the trustees may not dispose
of the property to any person or persons
who will use it as place for amusement.
Against this insistance, it is argued by
one of the Elks' trustees, that even should
such a restriction exist it could not be
said that the purposes to which the Eks
propose the hall shall be dedicated can by
no means be construed as 'amusements. .
The general view is that the Vice Chan
cellor will dismiss the bill on the broad
ground that the sale was regular in every
detail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
HAVE YOU OLD RECORDS?
The Library Will Gladly Take
Them.

The following letter. which explains it.
self, was received this morning by the
News
The Free Public Library oof Jersey City
desires to obtain as complete a collection
as is possible, of the early documentary
histories of the various municipalities now
constituting the City of Jersey City. This
embraces the period prior to the reorgani-
cation of the local government of the
consolidated cities of Jersey City, Bergen
City and Hudson City in 1871, together
with the annexation of Greenville in 1873
For this purpose contributions of pho
tographs of local interest, written or
printed documents, such as old deeds,
pamphlets, minutes. records, reports,
manuals, circulars, publications of either
public or private bodies, etc., will be
gladly received and carefully preserved
for the reference use of the citizens of
Jersey City.
AS it is mainly through the courtesy of
the descendants of persons identified with
the earlier history of the city that we can
hope to procure these documents, any ac-
ton upon your part tending to promote
the interests of the library in this direc-
ton, by the contribution of such subject
matter as may now be in your possession.
will be earnestly appreciated by the Board
of Trustees.
Respectfully yours,
L. ]. GORDON.
President Board of Trustees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
DOYLE ASSOCIATIONS BALL
Woods Hall Filled With a Merry
Crowd Last Nieht.

The inaugural ball of the James r
Doyle Association. was held last even.
ing at Woods Hall, and was a financial
success. The decorations of the interior
of the hall were very elaborate. A
feature was the grand march, led by the
standard bearer, Mr.. James R. Doyle, and
Miss Mamie Leonard. One hundred
couples participated in the march
The young men who had charge during
the evening were:-Floor Manager, Robt.
]. Murray; Assistant Floor Manager, j.
Onorato; Reception Committee-F ].
Williams. Chairman; ]. OnOorato, Chris
Boyce, ]. G. Falahee. A. ]. Cooper, A. NJ
Fitzhenry, D. ]. Mccarthy, c. Flynn, A.
Milne, F. Fehrmann. ]. ]. .O'Brien. Ar.
rangement Committee. j. Sheehan,
chairman; F. w. Cooper, ]. ]. Splan, NJ
]. Coolahan, Bert Hoffman, IG A. win.
;ams. ]. ]. Stack, T. Flanagan, j. H.
Grainey, P. J. Lynch, W. L. Boyce.
The officers of the association are:-J,
NJ. Muller, president; James Eagan, vict
president; Ike Mcyey, first vice presidents
Thomas Cox, second vice president; NJ ].
LAWN, treasurer;i J.w. Collins, financial
secretary; B. Kane, recording secretary,
M. White, corresponding secretary; J
FitZhenry, sergeant-at-arms; J. Rutledse
assistant Sergeant-at-arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
MONEY WITHOUT A FAIR
| Universalist Church Discovsrsit Ca
Raise Funds in Private Subscription

The scheme of raising money without a
fair, entertainment or catch-penny ar
rangement of any kind, but simply by
donation, has been most successfully tried
by the Executive Board of the Church of
the Good Shepherd, Ivy place, and results
in between $275 and $500, net, to the
church.
Every year this church, like most other
churches, has been in the habit of hold
ing fair, but last spring when the
executors met to talk the matter over,
they came to the conclusion that they
would try the plan of raising money on
private subscription, each member pledg-
ing twenty-five dollars, either to come all
in a lump, from them personally, or to be
collected outside.
Last night the Board held sociable at
the residence of Mrs. John A. Hilton, No.
70 Clifton place, where a most enjoyable
evening was spent, principally talking
over the means taken to raise the money.
Entertainment was furnished by Mr..
David Hilton, who gave selections on the
phonograph. ss
The actual cash in hand, when counted,
amounted to over $3.50, and there is over
$25 still to come.
During the evening refreshments were
served.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Hilton, Captain and Mrs
A. j. Newbury, Rev. and Mrs. Vail Mrs.
Funger, Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Hough,
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Ripen, Mrs. Wooley,
Miss Birmingham.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

DIED.

HICKEY. on Thursday, De-
cember 9Th, Mary Hickey, the beloved
wife of Thomas Hickey.
Notice of funeral hereafter
GRAY-In this city, on Tuesday, Dec. 4
1900, Herbert S. Gray, aged Is years.
Friends of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Friday. Dec,
Z, at p. NJ, at his late residence, 21S Van
Horne street.
Albany and schoharie IN. ~ papers
please copy.
SToCKMAR-On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1900.
Millie Jane, eldest daughter of Benz
nett and Mary E. Stockmar
Services on Thursday. Dec. 6, at 8 P. NJ,
at 20 Harmon street
Interment private.
GALLAGHEN-on Tuesday, Dec. 4. 1900,
Eilzabeth, beloved daughter of James
and Annie Gallaghen
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence 80 Davis avenue Harrison
on Friday. Dec. I; thence to Holy Crosj
Church. where high mass will be cele-
brated at A. NJ. for the repose Of her
soul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
ALL MACHINE IN H0B0KEN.

Machine tickets went through with easy
progress at the Republican primaries held
in Hoboken last night In the Second
ward an effort was made to knife Herman
Voll by the supporters of William Diel-
man, an aspirant for committeeman $
honors heretofore unheard of in Hoboken
politics. The opposition displayed lack OF
organization, and Volts election was not
affected by it.
Dielman announced after the primary
was over that he would not have accepted
the office in the event of being successful.
The ticket bearing his name was not a
trick of the machine, Postmaster Leonard
Schroeder declared. Voll is liked by the
organization, he said. Other Hoboken
Republicans think differently, but Repub-
lican politics amount to such a small
thing in the town that it makes little di-
ference.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
SECOND PRIMARIES A TIE
Hoboken No Nearer Its Com
mitteemen Than
Before.

Primaries ordered by the Democratic
County Committee to tender disputes re-
sulting from the regular contests of Sep
tember were held in the First and Fifth
districts of the Tenth ward in Hoboken
last night. In the former precinct the OPP
posing factions manifested rivalry as
bitter as was noticeable at the regular
primary, and dozen policemen were on
hand to preserve order. The fight be-
tween jeremiah Kennedy and James
Clark was a clean one, however, and no
heads were broken over it as at the regu-
lar primary
The tie declared when the count was
over caused some dissatisfaction. Each
candidate had polled sixty-one votes, but
complication of circumstances offered
opportunities for both factions to file pro-
tests. Kennedy, the machine man, had
announced that tickets would have to be
pencilled IN accordance with the regular
election laws. Eighteen Kennedy ballots
were scratched contrary to this stipula-
ton, and the Clark faction howled to have
them thrown out. Clark would have won
out by lone ballot had not the chap who
cast 1t been too generous in his support
and contributed another ballot wrapped
up With the one dropped in the box. Both
of the ballots were declared dead by the
primary officials who also refused to con-
slider the Clarke factions protest on the
scratching. They declared tie and an
other primary will undoubtedly be order
ed by the County Committee.
In the fifth precinct Henry Snyder. who
was opposing the machine man, Caulfield,
M pd 0I1f Of fl,a +1,o
ment. He did not put in an appearance
at the polling station in Lyceum Hall, bux
got seven votes against Caulfeld's sew
enty. The latter was formally announced
as the elected committeeman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

feared the excitement might cause an
outbreak, but it did not.
County Physician Converse was first
called He had examined Jensen in the
JAIL and had observed his actions in court.
What conclusion did you arrive at?'
asked the Prosecutor.
That the man had delusions,' replied
the witness, 1T was difficult to examine
MIN ON account of his reticence and sus-
plclousness. His gaze was continually
averted and he talked in a very low tone.
He was at first unwilling to answer the
questions put to him at all Finally he
said that Sanden had made trouble for
him all around. and if 1 wanted to know
what the trouble was 1 should go to the
police station and inquire He never once
volunteered any information
DO you believe that in his present con-
dition he could make an intelligent state
ment?" asked the Prosecutor.
He could not"
What form of insanity do you think
he is affected with?"
What is commonly called mono mania"
Has this condition existed for some
timer"
Such condition does not come sud
denly. I believe it cannot exist unless it
is hereditary"
DR.. John D. McGill said:-"I made a
careful physical examination of Jensen
to see if any objective physical condition
existed that might be a basis for mental
alteration. 1 found him physically sound.
then examined his mental condition to
see if his mental attributes were all
sound. l noticed he was suspicious, eva
sive and would not look me straight in
the face. He seemed to be annoyed at
my questions. 1 found he had a well
marked delusion and that he defended ii
giving evidence that the delusion was
eystematized. The delusion was one OF
persecution-he believed he was being per-
secuted by the man he killed.
Gould he make an intelligent defence
to the charge he is under?"
Il think the man is mentally incom-
petent."
Then you believe the man to be in
sane?"
ST do"
Chief of Police Murphy told of his con-
versations with Jensen after his arrest.
Warden Terrence Sullivan told of Jen-
sens peculiar actions since his confine-
ment in the County Jail
Mrs. Ellen Stead, of No. 174 Pine street,
with whom Jensen roomed nearly all of
the fifteen years he has been in this coun-
try told a story of his strange actions
that seemed to leave no doubt of his in
sanity.
The witness told of an occasion when
Jensen declared he had been beaten on his
way home by Mr.. and Mrs. Green, a SON
1n-law and daughter of hers. There was
no truth in the story
Mrs. Stead said that Jensen had been
getting worse before the murder and she
and her husband were considering the
advisability of having him sent to an
asylum but they did not like to deprive
him of his liberty because he seemed
harmless.
Matthias Stead, husband of the preced-
ing witness, and Andrew Nelson, of No.
4Si Mercer street, told similar stories of
Jensenss strange Gofngs
Judge Blair took the papers in the case
and said he would nnounce his decision
in a few days.
The prevalent opinion is that Jensen
Will be declared insane and confined in
an asylum.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
Colonel Sammy's Latest Ap-
pointment Makes the
Party Workers
Growl.
LEADERS GRAB EVERYTHING
What's the Use of Victory
When the Spoils Ali Go
to a Few.

Throughout the rank and file of the
Republican party in Hudson County there
runs murmur of dissatisfaction at the
appointment Of Colonel S. D. Dickinson
to the Assistant Collectorship of the Port
of New York, resident in this city. The
opinion generally expressed is that Mr..
Dickinson has been honored sufficiently
with Office, and some other worker in the
party should have been appointed.
1T is scarcely encouraging for us to
give our time,'' said one member of the
Republican County Committee today,
for the success of our party when off,
ces are to go to only certain few. When
anything turns UP they always turn up
and we are turned down. Look at it!
The three leaders in Hudson, Messrs.
Messrs. Dickinson, Wanser and Woolley,
have fortified themselves in snug places
for at least eight years to come. Why
is it that our party is SO divided and in
every ward n the city Republicans are
flying at each others throats? Well, the
answer is easy. Three people grab every
thing in sight. No show is given to any
one else and I and others are such -
fools that we have hustled at primaries
and elections to help them get what they
have now.
On the other hand, a leading Republi-
can, in discussing the kick" said
''It is perfectly proper. Here you will
find hundreds and thousands of Republi-
cans who won't give the time from their
business to look after primaries, elec-
tions, and so forth. Some one must do
it, and that some one reaps the reward of
Office, while the others enjoy the satis-
faction of trimming or losing. I believe
in machine politics, and every sensible
man realizes that they are necessary as
organization in an army. Colonel Dick
inson works hard at politics and he de-
serves what he has got. Those who op-
pose him are either chronic kickers or
disgruntle- office seekers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
HOT TINE IN THE FIRST.
Sam Blakeley Amuses Him
self With Billy
Eaton.

There was a hot time at the Republican
primary last evening in the First ward,
comprising the First, Second, Third, Sixth,
Seventh and Eighth precincts. 1t was
held at No. 252 Washington street. There
were two tickets, one by the First Ward
Republican Club, which is regular They
were opposed by the Young Mems Re-
publican Club, which is the follower of
John J. Erwin. There were over two hun
dred people gathered in front of the poll
ing place from seven until nine o'clock,
when the result was announced Four
policemen under the command of Sergeant
Hoag, were present to prevent the free
fight which threatened the two factions.
The books were incharge of two machine
men and none Of the Young Mems AS
sociation was even allowed to keep watch
to prevent crooked work.
Samuel J. Blakey an Erwinite, told his
old time friend, Billy Eaton, the ma
chine man, what he thought of him, in
anything but mild language and showed
that gentleman up in great style to the
amusement of about three hundred people,
Blakey asked Eaton what kind of trick
ster politician he was, who was at ED
Woolley's coattails all the time
Eaton threw few boquets at Blakey.
The circus was kept up until Sergeant
Haag came forward and notified the men
that if it did not cease he would have to
place them under arrest as they were be-
coming to boisterous.
Each side had its workers out When it
was time for the closing of the polls
there was a rush to get in, but the police
held the mob back and only a few were
admitted.
Committeeman Thomas Burke an
nounced the vote, and said that the First
ward ticket, which was the only right
ticket, had received 1872 votes and the
Young Mems Club candidates SO.
There was Immediately a cry of fraud
and assertions that the box had been
stuffed, and threats of all kinds made but
the First ward crowd picked up the books
and went home smiling.
The ticket elected Is made up of ma
chine men. They are:-William H. Eaton,
Edward w. Conklin, John J. Powers.
James Andrews John F. Murray, and
Emmett c. Kanady.
A prominent member of the Young
Mems Club last evening said;-ssThe ac-
tual number of men who voted was ITO.
Previous to the count the sheets showed
a total Of 299 names and at the conclu-
sion Of che tally OF all the votes cast
~ ~ I
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
RING SURPRISED.
Republican Voters Gave
Some Good Hard Knocks
Last Night.
A FEW SIGNAL VICTORIES
Deckerites and Tom McEwan
Have It All Their
Own Way.

Republican primaries for the election OF
County Committeeman were held last
night throughout the county. All the
primaries were lively. There were two OF
three surprises, notably in the Eighth
Ward, where the Deckerites beat the ring,
The Eleventh Ward Committeeman are:
w. F. Dohrman, ]. Albert Hinners, b,
III. Rock, G.. H. Strothman, Michael
Woolener, w. F. Fachenthal, William
Bloom, Herman Hanson, John H. Capper,
Morris Heiney, John Wray, Jr., John
Doscher.
Those elected in the Twelfth Ward
were:-Joseph Hertle, Frederick Lempke,
Edward C. williams, Patrick Mcmahon,
Thomas McEwan, Frederick Elsh, Frank
Zibette, Frederick Bugasch.
Ex-Congressman Thomas McEwan, was
elevted from his precinct, the sixth, of the
Twelfth Ward, as a two year man. Fred
erich Bugasch, prominent McEwanite,
was elected from the Eighth Precinct of
the same ward.
The primaries for the election of Re-
publican county committeeman was held
in the Second precinct of the Seventh
ward last night. They passed off very
quietly. There was opposition expected in
the Fifth and Sixth precincts but it did
not materialize, and every thing ran
smoothly.
The results were:-First Second, Third,
Fourth precincts joint primaries, Herman
Albrecht, ]. Henry Borgstede, Jr., John
F. Healy, Edward Fry, William j. Char
lock, Charles Merken; Fifth precinct,
Charles L. Heney; Sixth precinct, William
S. Rowland. The above men were elected
for the two year tenn. Frank l.. Evans
was elected to fill the unexpired term of
one year of H. C. Brown, and Adolph H.
Auzeere that of George t. Reed.
The only contest in the Tenth Ward
was at the joint primary of the Second
and Third Districts. The organizatio
won by a vote of IS to IA. The successful
candidates were:-Humphrey w. Carr,
Second District, and Solomon Briggs and
George Ruggles, Third District. Briggs
was on both the regular and opposition
tickets. The defeated aspirants for om-
mitteeship, both of whom are members
of the recently organized Central Repub-
rcan Association, were John R. Jurgens
and James McGraw. The full list of COM
misteemen elected in the Tenth Ward
is:-Charles w. Parker, Humphrey w.
Carr, Solomon R. Briggs, George Rug
gles George R. Patterson, Joseph Ed
wards, Frederick Stevens, E. Jordan,
Frederick Kahrer, E. Weisenberg, Alfred
Schmohl, and Robert Scott.
There are eight holdovers in the Tenth
Ward and these, with the newly elected
committeeman, will make the ward asso-
citation stand 15 organization and S anti
organization men.
There was no disturbance in the First
and Second precincts of the Fourth ward.
The regulars Robert McAndrew, Robert
II. Pritchard and Nelson S. Whipple, Jr.,
were elected, receiving AZ votes. This is
John J. Erwins ward and his followers,
George Francis and Edward Mccormack,
were beaten, receiving only 26 votes
A joint primary was held in the Sixth
Ward. Only thirty-eight votes were cast
and there was but one ticket, that of the
regulars.