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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
ERIE LABOR DAY OUTINGS.
Delightful Trips at Reasonable
Prices.

The Erie Railroad Company that it will
sell tickets to Niagara Falls at IS for the
round trip, good going on all trains of
Saturday September l and Sunday, Sep
tember 2. aud returning on all through
trains leaving the Falls on or before.
September s. Tickets will also be sold to
Toronto and return for $3.50 This carries
the passenger over the wonderful Great
Gorge Route, -skirting the waters edge
from the Falls to Lewiston and then by
boat across the alike. The annual fair
is now in progress at Toronto and taking
it all together this makes most inter-
esting trip These tickets are also good
to return connecting with the through
trains of September 5.
The trip to the Falls via the Erie is
most picturesque one and the views of
the Falls seem fitting climax of the
journey. This great Falls have been
fully described or depicted, as their
snblemity and grandeur are beyond ex-
preston either by pen or brush. One
can only realize this by standing within
their thunder and gazing with awe at the
wonderful impetus o ftheir rushing tor
rents.
The excursion to Shohola is open for
those who wish to make one day trip.
This point 107 miles away in the Della
ware Valley, among the rugged hills
makes most delightful outing that
must be experienced to be fully appre-
ciated. The Glen is tits best at this
time of year and offers many attractions
to the visitor. Round trip 81.
Greenwood axle is another attractive
point for a days outing. Only forty-three
miles from here making it a point easy
of access, with out the fatigue of longer
journey. One may pass the day very
pleasantly at this point. Boating, fishing
with guides If desired, bathing, driving,
bowling, &C.. and ones inclination leads
them A fine orchestra is at the Casino.
Round trip 81, or with table d'hote dinner
at the Casino 81 so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29

sands from the evils that the Chicago
platform threatened them. These same
men are now leading the march backward
into the party, shouting loud for the New
Jersey Democracy, but without cheer
for Bryan. There are only three Demo-
cratic papers In the State who have re-
fused to put up the Bryan and Stevenson
standard. One of them is published in
Jersey City and is regarded as the organ
of the Democratic party. The others are
Democratic organs in Somerset and Bur
lington counties
Editor Henry D. Winston, of Hacken-
sack, one of the first to repudiate Bryan
four years ago, has hoisted the standard
to the head of the columns. The most ar
dent supporter of Organism in New Jersey
today is Editor Joseph L. Naar, of the
Trenton True American He is as radi-
cal now for as he was against Bryan, and
the effect of his earnest advocacy is all
ways discerAible in the very general
change of the Democratic situation in
Mercer county.
City Comptroller A. B. Carlton, of Eliza
beth, who led the Mckinley Democrats
in Union county four years ago. makes
the statement that Gold Democrats of
Union will again vote for Mckinley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
SEVENTH WARD
is awake
Democratic Club Filings a
Fine Banner to the
Breeze.
PREPARING FOR WORK
State Committee Maturing
Plans for a Lively Cam
paign-Local Politics.
PREPARING FOR WORK
State Committee Maturing

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club held
a ratification meeting and banner raising
last night at the clubhouse on Ocean ave-
nue. Notwithstanding the intense heat
large number turned out and the club
house was taxed to its utmost to accom-
modate the crowd. The large transpar-
ency which is now in place was very much
admired by all, and everyone was satisfied
with the way ia which the job was done.
The meeting was for the purpose of rati-
flying the platform as adopted at the
Democratic convention at Kansas City.
Mr. Fagen called the meeting to order
and introduced stephen L. Harvey as
Chairman. In opening the meeting Mr..
Fagen said that the Democrats were on
the aggressive side of the fight this time
and not on the defensive, and that the
purpose of the meeting was to open the
campaign in the ward and determine the
line of the fall work.
Mr.. Harvey in a short speech congratu-
lated the club on having a house OF its
own in the ward and said that he could
not see that there was anything to be
planned out for the campaign, but that
they were all Democrats and that was
enough He introduced DR.. Hendricks as
the first speaker of the evening. Mr..
Hendricks spoke against government by
injunction, trusts and the lack of fair
competition in business for any man, be
he laberer or professional man. He also
deplored the manner in which the Repub-
licans had steadily refused to take the
necessary steps for the Improvement OF
the merchant marine.
Mr.. J. Hamill was next introduced and
gave an eloquent address against imper-
ialism and militarism. He also spoke in
scathing terms of the sale of the Porcu-
pine region of Alaska to England and de-
nounced the affair as an outrage in most
vivid language.
Mr. Eugene Leake spoke next of the
confidence the Republican party had in
'9e and the gradual change of base up to
the speech of Senator Hanna recently at
Asbury Park when he said that the par
ty was to be feared. Mr.. Leake also spoke
on the violation of the Monroe Doctrine
by the present administration and criti-
cized il severely.
Mr.. John Sweeney deplored the loss of
respect shown by so many for the princi-
piles of liberty expressed in the notices on
the old Liberty Bell. He also drew
comparison between the pulling down of
the statue of George III by the Continen-
tails and the raising of statue of King
William 1 and Mark I by the Republican
party today.
President of the club Joseph Blaese
made short adress thanking the mem
bers and audience in general for the large
Attendance and the meeting was declared
closed.
There was much enthusiasm all through
the meeting and large Democratic ma
jority was predicted in the ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
PLUNGED TO DEATH.
Express Team and Loaded
Wagon Bushes Into the
River = Horses
Drowned.

A United States Express Company wag-
on, drawn by team of horses and load
ed with general merchandise, driven by
Thomas Benson, of No. S55 York street,
this morning plunged into the Hudson
River from the slip of the New Jersey
Central Railroad. The horses were
drowned and the wagon and its freight
lost in the bottom of the stream The
driver escaped injury by jumping to the
ferryboat Communipaw which was swing
ing from the dock. Patrick McGlynn, of
No. 316 Johnston avenue, who was also
on the wagon at the time, escaped by
jumping.
Shortly after eight o'clock as passen-
gers and teams drawing vehicles of every
description aboard the ferryboat Commu-
nipaw We're settling themselves for the
trip to Liberty street, New York, from
this side of the river one of the big
chains used to hold the boats to the pier
broke and the boat began drifting out
from one side. Benson drove along the
dock with only a second to make the
boat before the time scheduled for it
to leave He put the horses to some
little speed and swung into the runway
toward the boat The tide waas low
runway. 1t was with difficulty the horses
held their feet because the sharp descent
gave them an added impetus.
Benson saw the growing gap between
the pier and the receding ferryboat too
late to prevent just what happened. The
passengers crowded on the rear of the
boat shouting words of warning. Several
women became hysterical Benson stuck
to his post to the last minute and strained
every muscle in a vain endeavor to save
his horses. On they dashed and down
over the end of the pier, the wagon fol-
lowing and all disappearing from sight
under the water, McGlynn jumped from
the wagon as it went over. Benson made
a flying leap from the drivers seat and
landed sprawling on the boat, where he
was quickly assisted to his feet. He was
uninjured. Efforts were made to save
the horses but they were unable to keep
afioat because of the weight of the wagon
drawing under the water and the fact
that they We're stunned by striking their
heads against the end of the boat.
Bensons version of the accident is as
above. He notified his superintendent and
steps are being taken to raise the wagon
and its merchandise.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29


the meeting the members informally dis
eussed the trolley ride and. clam bake
which was held on Monday night.
From financial and social point OF view
the affair seems to have been failure.
Instead of filing the k'several' trolley
cars that were engaged one was found
sufficientst convey the guests to Bergen
Point, and there were plenty of vacant
seats in that one car.
The ciambake in itself was successful
and was enjoyed by all who partook
thereof. The members left the grounds
early, the repast being finished shortly af-
ter ten o'clock.
The members all agreed last night that
no fault for the failure rested on Presi-
dent William r. Harrison. It was con-
ceded that he had made every effort to
make the affair a success, but that he had
not received the support of the members
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
BUDD WAS PERSISTENT
Ills Attentions to Miss Mel
son Get Him Into Trou-
Bile With the Police.


For flirting on the streets with three
young ladies John Budd, thirty-four years
old, a carpenter, of No. 130 Coles street,
was this morning fined SIS and ordered to
sign bond to keep the peace, in the First
Criminal Court by Acting Police Justice
Mccormick. The fine was levied on the
charge of Miss Clara Nelson. twenty
years old. of No. 2Ss Fifth street. The or
der to sign bond to keep the peace was
made on the charges of Maud Mulligan.
nineteen years old, of No. 81 Erie street.
and of Sadie Graves. twenty years old, OF
No. 145 Erie street.
Miss Nelson told the court that a wear
and half ago Budd had approached her
on the street and addressed her. He said
ne had seen her a number of times and
had great deal of admiration for her
He had sought many means Of introduc-
ton but had failed. Efforts to become
acquainted with some Of her friends sc
lhat ne might be formally introduced had
been in vain.
The suspense said Budd to Miss Mel
son on that occasion, sis intolerable and
l nave determined to introduce myself be-
cause admire you very much and must
speak"
Budd was scorned for his pains but
nothing daunted he continued his atten.
llonS with such persistency that he be-
came great nuisance. He followed Miss
tNelSon about whenever he could get sight
or her. She said he fingered about those
corners which she would naturally pass
On numerous occasions, in fact every time
he was close enough, he raised his hat and
bi9 her the time of day, always ealing her
Clara" He would smile broadly, bui
there was no reply to any of his over
lures.
This has continued for year and a
half. On Monday evening Budd was on
the street as Miss Nelson passed him
and again he offered her attentions She
decided to end the matter and yesterday
appeared IN the First Criminal Court and
asked Tor warrant. Justice Mccormick K
issued the warrant and Budd was arrest
ed last night at his home by Patrolnan
reilly, of the Second Precinct police sta
ton.
Budd said-"My intentions toward the
young lady We're honorable, She calls
tinued my attention only I was en-
Il never offered him any ENCOURAGEMENT
Whetever, emphatically said Miss Nell
Are you married?" asked Justice Nc
Cornl;ek
aNe sic. # ! was would not be look
At tbs Inint Miss Greaves and Miss
Mulligan ssgnified their desire to sneak.
They tc!d stories similar to that of Miss
Nielsen.
't0n the charge brought by Miss Nelson
you are fined S25s' said Justice McCor-
mick. "On the other two charges YOU are
to sign bond to keep the peace, and now
take warning. You are not to annoy
young ladies on the street again"
I won't have anything more to do with
It., said Budd as he paid his fine 'sThese
other two women are perjurers admit
speaking to Miss Nelson, but never had
anythingi to say to the others
This charge greatly shocked Miss
Graves and Miss Mulligan and they seem
ed to be on the point of taking some
action. but hought better of it
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
ABUSED Mr.. HEWITT.
Martin FaIlon, a Wife Deserter,
Is FittingIy Punished by
Justice Mccormick.

I Martin Fallon, thirty-three years old, of
No. 243 Montgomery street. was this morn
ing taught a lesson in the First Criminal
Court by Police Justice Mccormack, that
he is likely to remember for long time.
1t is certain that he will not forget it for
ninety days at least, for during that peri
cd he will remain al the Hudson County
Penitentiary. paying the price of his in
discretion.
Fallon was arrested yesterday on his
wifes complaint that he refused to sup
port her and their three children. This
was a case for Poormaster Hewitt's at
tention, and he appeared in court to prose-
cuta Fallon on behalf of the city. In
cases where ffomilies are unable to sup
port themselves by their own efforts they
become charges upon the city. To pre-
vent those who are neglected by the bread
winner of family through his own care
iessness being supported at the city's cost
Mr.. Hewitt tries the. cases for the State
die was in court in this capacity this
morning.
Mrs. Fallon told how she and her fam
lily had been neglected No food had been
supplied by FaHon and he refused his wife
money to buy necessary articles of food
He had also struck her, she said, advis-
ing her to go to the poorhouse. Mrs
Fanon said her children were often so
hnugry that they cried. Mr.. Hewitt turn
ed to Justice Mccormack when Mrs. Fall
lon had finished and said:-"That is a
hard story and If the man does not do
better he should be in jail"
Fallon was in the dock at the time and
he began to abuse Mr.. Hewitt You
think you know it ALL don't your he said
"Well, you don't know anything. l ought
to be in Jail, Ell? Well, you wait. I'll get
square with you. I'll fix you" Fallon's s
anker was growing every moment and it
was with difficulty he was .quieted.
Justice Mccormick ordered that a
charge of disorderly conduct be made
against Faflon and he was sentenced TO
ninety days in the penitentiary.
Mrs. Fallon had not the least regret for
her husband. Il have been compelled to
support myself and children as best
could heretofore while he spent his money
in drink and ! can do so now. 1 cannot
be any worse off than l am. "
Even the vacuuous looking court
loungers who seldom show any signs of
intelligence or feeling, were on the point
of applauding Justice McCormick's act
and showing deep regret for Mrs. Fallon's S
condition. She left the court with her
three young children, who were neatly
and c1eanly, if poorly, dressed. with that
air that showed she would win bread
enough to sustain her little family
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
COL. PRICE TO PRESIDE
Officers Selected for the
Democratic State Con-
yention- The Nc
Adoo Boom.

At the Democratic State Committees
headquarters in the Hotel Washington
today it was announced that Col. s.
Livingston Price, chairman of the Essex
County Democratic Committee, will be
made temporary chairman at the State
convention to be held in Trenton, Sep
tember II, and Secretary VIM. Devereux,
of the State Committee, will be tenn
porary secretary. Ex-Congressman Pat
rick A. Collins of Boston, will be the ora
tor.
Mr.. Collins is very brilliant speaker
and some years ago represented this coun-
try abroad as Consul General. When in
vited to speak he at once replied that he
would certainly come to New Jersey and
speak for the Democratic cause. There
will be other speakers of local eminence.
The Democratic State Committee has
mot yet made up its list Of orators or
their itinerary, Secretary Devereux not
having received all the replies yet 20
the invitations sent These are daily ex-
pected.
On Saturday morning there will be a
conference at headquarters between the
chairman Of the County Committees of
the State for the purpose of making ar
rangements for meetings. campaign work
and SO forth.
Some interest was exhibited in the
State Committees headquarters today
over the rumor that certain Jerseymen
wanted ex-Assistant Secretary of the
Navy William McAdoo to run as success
sor to the late Congressman w. D. DAILY.
Doubts were expressed as to Mr. Nc
Adoo's chances to secure the nomination.
According to some Democrats he is a
persona non grata to the powers that be
and even if he did reach the nomination
his success on the ticket was dubious.
From every part of the State very satis-
factory reports are being received by
Chairman Gourley. Gen. Richard G. A.
Donnelly, treasurer of the committee,
says that funds are coming In satisfac-
torily. but like every other treasurer
ne viii be glad to receive more.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
WEAVER SUCCEEDS AT LAST.
His Stereopticon Views Are Fl
nally Exhibited.

Mr.. II. B. Weaver's stereopticon views,
which he hopes to persuade the Demo-
cratic State Committee to utilize at a
compensation as campaign adjunct, do
not appear to be a bowling success. The
pictures displayed last evening on the
screen in front of the Davis Clubhouse,
were all taken from newspapers with the
names Of such well known cartoonists as
Davenport. Bush and Olcault. crowd OF
about three hundred people gathered in
the vicinity, mostly children, who seemed
greatly amused at the many curious pic
lures that were thrown upon the canvas.
IT looks as if it would be a failure as a
scheme to secure votes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
CUT WITH A RAZOR

William Schweer, twenty-one years old,
of No. S5 Orchard street. got into an argu-
ment last night with an unknown negro
at the corner of Orchard and Montgom-
cry streets. When the argument was
over Schweer had an ugly cut over his
left eye inflicted probably by a razor and
a confusion on his head caused, he
claims, by his being struck with a brick.
Both men were drunk.
The unknown negro made his escape,
and Schweer had his wounds dressed at
nearby drug store.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
DEcKERs' OUTING WAS A SUCCESS

The George w. Decker Association met
last night at Union street and Bergen
avenue. The committee in charge of the
recent picnic held at Greenviile Schuetzen
Park reported that the affair had been
very successful and that when all re-
turns were made comfortable sum
would be cleared.
The project of organizing club on
the West Side as a branch of the Wanser
Club was discussed and the members re-
siding in that section promised to lend
their aid toward forming the organiza-
ton of the club.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29

DIED.

SMITI-On Monday, August q, 1900, Liz
zie J; Smith. beloved daughter Of John
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. SO Hudson street, on
Thursday August 80, at nine A. NJ;
thence to st. Peters Church. where a
high mass of requiem will be offered for
the repose of her. soul.
WOODS-Cn Monday, August q. 1900,
Timothy beloved son of Timothy and
the late Catharine Woods, in his twen-
ty-fourth year.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend his funeral
from the residence of his father, No. %
Erie street on Thursday, August so. at
eight A. M; thence to st. Mary's r. c..
Church, where mass will be offered for
the happy repose Of his soul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
BLAMES TUGS.
Startling Testimony at In
quest Of Hoboken's
Big Fire.
ENGINEER BARHES'S TESTIMONY
Says Towboats Refused to Aid
the Burning Victims On
the saale.

Another session of the jury empanelled
by Coroner Hoffman, to inquire into the
big Hoboken water front fire was held in
Hoboken last night. The inquest had
been postponed indefinitely to await the
return of the steamship Kaiser Frederick,
whose crew played an important part in
the catastrophy. Six members of the
crew testified last night.
The principal witness was Chief Engi-
neer Barnes. He left the Kaiser in a life
boat with a dozen of his men and boarded
the burning steamer Saale as she was be-
Ing towed from the piers. He said he saw
heads of men hanging out of all the
Saale's port holes They were shout
ing and crying but there was no way to
rescue them. When he got on board he
heard screams and shouts coming from
below, which almost split his ears. One
man who had his head out of port hole
was almost burned to a crisp.
Barnes said that there were many tug
boats about the steamer, but only one
offered him a hose His men took the
hose and began to pour water into the
engine room. They had not been at work
more than three minutes when the tug
steamed away, taking the hose with it.
His men then took to the lifeboat while
he jumped abroad the fireboat New
Yorker, which had come alongside. The
New Yorker offered hose and the men
went back. They played water down the
hold of the steamer until the fire gained
such headway that they were obliged to
flee. There was a bucket in the lifeboat
and the crew used this TO dash water on
the heads of the men in the portfolios.
Barnes said that he rescued Assistant
Engineer Cosma from the Saale. He saw
stewardess down in the engine room,
he said, but could not save her. He be-
lieves that if the tugboats had provided
sufficient water in time all on board would
have been rescued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
Mr.. ERWIN IN EUROPE.
Prosecutor Quietly Sails Away to
See the Big Fair.

For almost month lawyers and others
having business with Prosecutor James
S. Erwin were under the impression that
he was spending the month Of August
with his family at Murray Hill. Today
it was discovered that he is in Europe,
and that he sailed early in August and
has made flying trip across the conti-
nent and spent at least a week at the
Paris Exposition. Through telegram
announcing that he was about to return,
Mr.. Erwin's whereabouts became public.
Until then the only person who knew
where he was was Mrs. Erwin, who kept
the fact a secret even from her own rela-
.tives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
FIRST WARD DEMOCRATS PICNIC.

The First Ward Democratic Club will
give its first annual picnic this evening
at Greenville Schuetzen Park. over
eight hundred tickets have been sold and
there is no doubt but the attendance will
be very large.
Between each dance songs will be rem
dered by we'll known vocalists of this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
GREAT RUN OF FISH,
Fine Sport for Anglers on the Jor-
sey Coast.

Especial to .sThe Jersey City News.''l
ANGLESFiA, Aug. 20. 19O0--From all
along the lower Jersey coast come re-
ports of great sport for anglers these
days. The bluefish have appeared in
large numbers and are taking the squid
with avidity J. H. Clark, the we'll
known manufacturer, of Kensington,
who has been here for several days, was
out alone Yesterday and caught ffty-
four fine bluefish, most Of which he ship
ped to friends In the city. A number OF
other good catches were made.
Weakish are so thick that they are
being hauled in by the hundred while
bass as unusually plentiful. The fish
ing was never better and the yachts
and steamers are taxed to their utmost
every day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
WHIPPED HIS CREDITOR.

vrlliapa H. Crater, of No. 1853 West Side
avenue, was before Police Justice Murphy
III tie second Criminal Court this morn
ing, charged with assault and battery on
Nicholas Mannion. The trouble grew out
of an attempt on the part of Mannion to
collect money due him by Crater. JUS
tice Murphy in addition to reprimanding
Crater fined him SO
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-29
HEAT AFFECTS THE GRANT CLUB.

The U. S. Grant Association held its
regular meeting last night The heat
seems to have prevented any business OF
Importance from being transacted and the
clubhouse was deserted very early.