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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
DROWNED OFF GRAVESEND7
John P. Freitag Went Fishing
and Has Not Been Heard
From.

John P. Freitag, forty-eight years old,
who boards with his brother Otto at No.
CIT Communipaw avenue, this city, is
missing, and it is believed that he was
one of party of four drowned off
Grevesend Beach late Tuesday night.
Freitag, Louis A. Walters, a real es-
tate agent, of East New York, and own
er of the launch Ethel, which captized
with the party; Joseph Pfeiffer, and thir-
teen years old Fred Schultz, of BROOKLYN.
started Tuesday morning in the Ethel for
a fishing excursion to Fire Island inlet.
Thep arty did not return.
Capt. Jack Van Wart, of Gravesend
Beach, saw the Ethel capsize. He made
for her as fast as the heavy sea per-
mitted. and after waiting some time for
trace of the passengers, towed the launch
to Canarsie.
Freitag's brother left for Bath Beach
this morning to learn more about the
accident.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
ELEVATION FOR RAILWAY.
Result of Election Means That p.
r. r: Tracks VIII Go Up.
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RAILWAY, Nov. 6, 19O2.-The cleo
ton of Tuesday may have an effect upon
the elevation scheme of the Pennsylvania
Railroad through Rayway. 1t is thought
here by some that the proposed elevation
had considerable to do with the election
and also its results.
The proposed change of tracks is
strong lyopposed by a large portion of
the citizens because of so many streets
having to be closed and others prac-
tically ruined by the elevation. Broad
street would be a total wreck. Poplar
street, if not closed, will have to be
covered by an archway similar to the
complications at Elizabeth.
Among the prominent successful can
didates of yesterday were four men close
ly identified with the interests of the
Pennsylvania and three of them employ
ed by the company in various capacities.
They are Augustus Rutter, Reuben
Tharp, F. NJ. Stillman and Robert Orr.
The probabilities are that the election of
the above means the elevation of the
tracks, and the work will undoubtedly
commence in a preparatory way by Jan
uary, 1903.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
LENTz is CLIPPER.
Says He Is Disappointed at His
Defeat But Not Cast Down.
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NEWARK, Nov. .6, 1902-Major
Carl Lentz, the defeated Republican cam
didate for sheriff. was at his Office in
the Bonnell Building early yesterday
morning as clipper and bright as though
the beating he experienced yesterday was
an everyday affair. The major attended
to office business for a time and was
frequently interrupted by visitors whose
uniformly long faces and glum appear
ance was in striking contrast with the
eheerfulness of the Republican leader.
Disappointed" replied the Major to
a question from a caller "Yes, am dis
appointed that Essex County is to have
a Democratic Sheriff. That is ALL OF
course l expected to be elected, but the
tide was against me. But it's all right.
have no complaint to make"
To reporter Major Lentz said:
81 am more than pleased that the rest
of the Republican ticket was elected by
such a large majority. The scratching
that was done showed that people will
vote as they please in the fal, and that
national. and State issues do not domi-
nate. The Meeker act is al fright. The
vote cast shows that l was strong with
the working people. l can never repay
the debt that l owe to my many kind
friends"
do you intend to- retire from the
party leadership" the Major was asked.
''My term as chairman of the County
Committee does not expire until the
fourth Friday in December" he replied,
and it will then be for the committee to
decide who its chairman is to be after
that time"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
new ENGLAND SUPPER.
Simpson M. E. Church Ladies.
Social Union Gives An En-
tertainment.

A Bazaar and New England supper
will be held this evening, and tomorrow
evening the lecture room of the Simpson
NJ. E. Church, under the auspices of the
Ladies Social Union. Supper will be
served from to P. NJ.
Those in charge of the supper room
Jare:-Mrs. Fergerson, Mrs. Wheeler. Mrs
DeGroot. Mrs. Troll and Mrs. Leroy.
The fancy table is in the hands of Mrs.
Johnston, Mrs. Cooper Mrs. Ruggles.
Mrs, Archibald and Mrs. Gilmore.
The apron and candy table:-Mrs
Coulson, Mrs. Prendergast. Mrs. Kait
and Mrs. Morris.
Mrs. Aylsworth and Miss Ogden are
on the reception committee. Mrs Book
er will have charge of the entertainments
for both nights. An exhibition of the
X-ray will be given.
Mrs. A. e. Kline is president, Miss A.
Ogden is vice-president: Mrs. H. De
Groot secretary and Mrs. G. L. Lahey,
treasurer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FERRELL FOR GOVERNOR.
Hs1 Success in Gloucester Is Turning
His Fol overs Heads.
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WOODBURY., Nov. 6, 1902.-The
success of the Democrats of Gloucester
County fills them with elation, and they
say that this is but the beginning. For
nler Congressman Thomas NJ. Ferrell,
who won for State Senator by plurality
of 103, has been receiving letters and
kilograms of congratulation from all
parts of the State today.
He will be kept forward as South Jer-
sey's candidate for Governor in 1901
and when it is recalled how near he
came to winning last year it looks very
much as though he would be the party's
choice in convention.
The election of William T. Jones as
Sheriff is another source of qualification
fer the Democrats of the county, which
is ordinarily Republican. Jones has 67S
plurality, while J. Boyd Avis, the Re-
publican nominee for Assembly, has
lois plurality.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
Mr.. FORSTER RETIRES.
County Sunday Scnool Presi-
dents Resignation Received
With Regret.

The resignation of Mr.. James. j. For
ster, who has been president of the Hud-
son County Sunday School Association
so many years, has caused much regret
among members of the Sunday School
Association. Mr.. Forster has resigned
because he has been president of the
association so many years he feels some
one else ought to have chance. His
resignation was surprise. The Rev. J.
Francis Morgan, of the Park Reformed
Church, was elected to fill the office.
At the fortieth annual convention of
the Hudson County Sunday School As
sociation in the First Reformed Church,
Bayonne, Tuesday afternoon, it was
shown that there are 145 schools in this
county. The number from which reports
were received was twenty-five and the
total enrolment of those reporting was
4,316.
The total primary enrolment is 2,969.
The junior enrolment is 1923. and
there are ten schools having a separate
room for the junior grade.
Mr.. William A. Gregory was chosen
corresponding secretary and treasurer;
Mr.. j. B. Applegate, recording secretary;
the Rev. Isaac w. Gowen, superintendent
of Home Department.
The denominational vice presidents
are: The Rev. James Parker; Bishop A.
Walters, DID,; the Rev. Charles A.
Evans, Mr.. II. D. Post, the Rev. George
S. Bennitt, the Rev. Otto f. F. Mohn.
Nh. R. R. Doherty and Mr.. H. D. Clau-
sen.
The district vice presidents The Rev
FL. G. Cronin, Mr.. James " Foster, Mr..
Maxwell McMaster, Jr.z the Rev. chas.
p. MsGregor, Mr.. William L. Condit, Mr..
De Witt McCockery and Mr.. T. j.
Thompson. "a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
NEARING The END
State Tax Board Hopes to
Conclude Central's Tax
Appeal Soon.

Major Carl Lentz, of Newark, who
was turned down very hard as the Re
publican candidate for Sheriff of Essex
County. did not put in an appearance at
the meeting of the State Board of Taxa
ton in the City Hall this afternoon. His
colleagues. President West and Commits
sioners Black and Thompson, wondered
II the Major was still sleeping, but they
had no unkind remarks to make about bis
absence.
The board met shortly before one
O'Clock to continue hearing the appeal of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey from
the assessment placed on its property
along the shore front at Communipaw.
Corporation Counsel Record and Cor
poration Attorney Queen represented the
city, and William d. Edwards, ex-Judge
]. d. Bedle and George Holmes appeared
for the railroad company.
Engineer Edlow w. Harrison. the ex-
pert for the ciyt, took the stand and was
cross-examined by Mr.. Edwards as to
comparative land values and the volume
of business done by the different rail-
roads having terminals in Jersey City.
The session will continue until even
ing. 1t is expected that the case will
be concluded tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
WANT BRADLEY'S BEACH
Asbury Park VIII Begin Cour
Proceedings for the Property
At Once.

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ASBURY PARK, Nov. 6, 1902.-Suit
in ejectment will be brought in the Janu-
ary term of the State Supreme Court
against Founder James A. Bradley to
obtain possession of the famous board
walk and beach front and all the public
parks and lakes, which the founder
claims ownership.
The plaintiff in the proposed suit Is
the city of Asbury Park, and tonight the
City Council adopted unanimously a
resolution providing that special beach
and park committee be appointed to in
vestigate the question of city ownership
of the properties; make formal demand
on Mr.. Bradley for possession of the
boardwalk and beach front and all other
properties that appear on the original
maps of Asbury Park to have been dedi-
Gated to the people.
The resolution is the outcome of dis
coyery by DIR. Bruce S. Keator, Council
man-at-Large, and one of the heaviest
property owners in the city. DR.. Kea-
tors attention was called short time
ago to the Spring Lake suit brought to
declare the beautiful lake at that resort
be he property of the borough
He found that the principles laid down
by the court in that case, which was
decided in favor of the borough, seemed
to apply to the Asbury Park beach
front. Lawyers were consulted and the
original maps of Asbury Park on file at
Freehold were closely examined. The
result was startling.
The maps showed, it is said. that the
beach front, including the strip over
which Bradley's boardwalk was laid,
had been dedicated to the public and
that the city line ran directly out to the
ocean. Many of the parks now claimed
by Mr.. Bradley as private property were
also marked .public square" or park, /,
and under the ruling of the courts, were
likewise dedicated to the public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
SUPREME COURT OPENS.
The Terms List Is a Long One
Embraces Many important
Cases.
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TRENTON, Nov. 6, 1902.-The No
vember term of the Supreme Court, in
the three branches, opened yesterday.
The list this term is a long one and many
| important eases will be heard. Yestef-
days session of the courts heard argu-
ments in sixteen cases.
| Chief Justice Gummere and Justice
Van Syckel, Fort and Pitney sat in the
main court which was opened with hear
! ings in the case of Selvage against the
Niagara Life Insurance Company of
| Newark. Selvage was a former en-
ploye of the company and his action is
| based on a charge of assault and battery
the ground for which were the eject
ment of Selvage from the Newark office
of the company.
The testimony was rather amusing
1t showed that wo detectives were nee
essary to oust Selvage and that before
he was put out a letter press was con-
| siderably pulled about and finally de-
| posted on the floor
The noise of the contact of the press
aroused Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick,
whose office is near that of the Niagara
Company. Judge kirkpatrick rusher
out of his office, the testimony showed,
and in his objection to the disturbance
used strong language. The Language"
who appeared for the insurance company.
Arguments in the main court were al
so heard in these cases.
The Temple Theatre Company of Cam
den VS.. the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company, on defendants rule to show
cause. Counsel III. A. Drake and S. III.
Grey. This is a cause elm which there
is dispute as to whether or not certain
property in the theatre is personal prop
erty or part Of the theatre.
Donnelly VS.. McGarry ct al, on de-
murrer to declaration. Counsel S. Howell
Jones and Edward Kenny. This is a
matter as to whether. tenant, who
had fallen through a trap door left open
by the landlord, had properly alleged his
injuries in his declartion.
Justices Dixon, Hendrickson and Col
Inns heard arguments in the main branch
in these cases.
Coudert VS.. Borough of Englewood
Cliffs, on eertiorari. Counsel Bedel, Ed
wards & Lawrence and William NJ.
Seufert.
Drake VS.. Lord. on motion to non
pros. The motion was granted. Counsel
G. Franklin Wilson and Van Buskirk
& Parker.
Curran VS.. O'Donnell, on certiorari.
Counsel, Hudspeth & Puster and John
w. Queen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
VOTING MACKINE A SUCCESS
Paterson Ge's Returns From Fifth
Ward Ten MinutesAfSer Polls Closed
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PATERSON, Nov. 6, 19O2.-The vot-
ing machine, which was placed in opera
tion in the First district of the Fifth
Ward of this city, in place of the cleo
ton booths and ballot boxes, was prom
ounced success and fulfilled all of the
promises made for it by its inventor and
makers.
In the district in which the machine
was used We're 219 voters registered and
of that number 1913 voted. There was
not the least trouble or friction during
the entire day. In front of the polling
place and inside were charts and models
showing the voters how they were to
use the machine in casting their votes
There were no cases where the judges
had to be called to the curtain to ex-
plain to the voters. 81
1t was possible for those inside the
polling places to tell when voter split
his ticket by the pulling down of a small
lever which made a noise when done
quickly.
The polls were closed promptly at 7
o'clock and the registers showed that in
the First District. Fifth Ward, for
Congress, Fifth District. William Bar
bour, Republican, had 1913, and William
Hughes, Democrat, 62. Within ten min
utes after the polls closed the result was
known to the election officers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FOR SPEAKER
John Horner Of Burlington
After the Place
Early.

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TRENTON, Nov. 6, 19O2-The elec-
tion over, candidates for the presidency
of the Senate and the Speakership of the
House have not bene slow in coming for
ward.
Among the gathering of politicians who
Assembled at the State house yesteday,
lit was openly announced that John G..
Horner, of Burlington, will be in the
field for the Speakership of the House
Mr.. Horner was among the possibilities
last year and the leader Of the majority
on the floor has put himself in line for
the position of speaker.
Their is perhaps only one thing likely
to initiate against the chances of Mr..
Horner, and that is the fact that he
halls from South Jersey. which has now
had the Speaker for two successive
years. This in itself is not an insur-
mounta'ble obstacle, but it might prove a
potent argument should one of the Re
publican counties from North Jersey see
Mt to press claim for the position.
After all, the selection of a speaker
will depend largely upon the attitude as
sumed by Essex county, which, with it's
eleven votes in the Republican caucus
of 81 will hold the whip hand. It is not
likely that Essex will itself present a
candidate, but it is by no means improb-
able that it may enter into any deal
whereby it might gain in the disposition
OF the patronage at the disposal of the
house.
Personally. Mr.. Horner has been a
popular member of the house and his
loyalty to his party is being vigorously
urged by his friends in his behalf. 1t
is likely that he will have the support
of large majority of the South Jersey
members.
Senator e. G. Hutchinson of Mercer
bids fair to run up against a stone wall
in his aspirations to be the next president
of the senate. His claim for the distinc-
ton are based principally upon the fact
that he is a second termer and will be
serving his fifth year, rather than upon
any activity or traits of leadership he has
displayed during his career in the senate.
1t now looks as if the principal efforts
of the leaders will be directed toward
landing Senator Theodore Strong of Mid
dlesex, vino is now entering upon the last
year of his first term. 1t is not regard
ed likely that Senator Strong will have
another term, and consequently it will be
his last chance for the presidency. SEN
ator Hutchinson has not been training
for long with the powers who are likely
to control the Senator's movements, and
his chances of being the next president
are consequently not of the brightest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
lNCORpORATiONs.
Three Concerns, Capital Aggregat-
ing 1895, 900, File Articles.


New interpretations to file articles at
the County Clerks Office yesterday
were:
The e. c. Emerson Fence Manufac-
turing Company. Capital stock $250,000
in shares of par value of $40 each.
Registered Office, 10 Exchange place,
Jersey City. Incorporators, Kenneth K.
McLaren, Louis B. Daley, H. o, Cough
lin.
National Portland Cement Company.
Capital stock, $4,000 Registered office
Is Exchange place, Jersey City. Incer-
porators, Kenneth X. McLaren, Louis B.
Daley, H. o. Coughlin.
Bambers' Machine Manufacturing
Company. Capital stock, $125,O0O
Registered office, Is Exchange place, Jer-
sey iCty. IncorporatOrS Paul Tissen,
Kenneth X. McLaren and II. o. Cough
lin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FREEHOLpERs THANKED
Republican Can04date Takes Defeat
Good Natured1y

Luke Clark and Charles Schmitt, the
successful Democratic candidates for
Freholder in the Eleventh and Twelfth
Wards, are profuse in their thanks to
those who voted for them last Tuesday.
Harry Braun, the defeated Republi-
can candidate in the Eleventh Ward,
takes his defeat philosophically. s'My
friends" he says. put up splendid
fight for me and thank them. Nothing
could stem the Democratic tide"
Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Braun have al
ways been warm friends.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
VALUABLE PRIZES.
Arrangements Being Made for
Twelfth Wards Big Euohre.

Arrangements for next Wednesday
nights progressive euchre by the MEM
bers of the Twelfth Ward Improvement
Association are being pushed by the en-
tertainment committee. Otto Luhn is at
the head.
Some splendid articles have been con-
tributed by members to be contested for.
The affair promises to be an entertaining
one and the members will be out in force.
A short business meeting will precede the
euchre. Caterer Bindernagle will con-
tribute and serve bountiful repast af-
ter the euchre is over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
LECTURE ON D0cTRINAL TRUTH

The Rev. W. j. swafield, pastor of
the Summit Avenue Baptist Church,
gave the second discourse on "Doctrinal
Truths last evening. The subject was
''The Origin and Purpose of the Bible. .
These lectures are given under the
auspices of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FIRE SOON sMoTnERED.

Fire was discovered this morning in
the apartments of Edward Outwin, on
the third floor of a three story brick
house, No. 238 Eighth street. 1t was ex-
tinguished before any serious damage
was done. Its origin is unknown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
]. H. KATTENSTROTH.

The body of Henry Kattenstroth, for
merly of this city, was buried this after
noon from the undertaking establishment
of John Campbell, Jr., No. 442 Central
avenue. The man, who was son OF
Gustav Kattenstroth, and was in the to-
bacco business in Denver, Co., but died
in Redlands, Cal. The interment was in
the Lutheran Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
MONMOUTH ALL RIGHT.
En- tire Democratic Ticket Elected
i'm the County.

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FREEHOLD, Nov 6, 1902 Returns
from Monmouth County show that DIR.
0. CABogardus (Dem) is elected sheriff
by over 600 majority. D. s. Crater
Dem.) is elected surrogate without op-
position.
The result for Senator indicates the
election of o. II. Brown Rep.) by about
150-over Kinmouth Deml.
1t is believed that Grassenhamer
(Dem.) carries the county by $50 for con-
gress and is defeated in the district All
the Democratic candidates for assembly
and coroner are now to be elected.
The "cabbies' of Vienna are in a sor-
ry plight. Owing to the competition of
the electric cars they are left almost
without Il fare.
A meeting of the cabmen was held the
other day and it was agreed to petition
the government for compensation by
giving each cabman S600-the value of
the license-and issuing no more licenses
in the future.
The men then propose to sell their
vehicles. and, with the additional grant
of 5000, start in a new business.
Unfortunately for the cabmen. the nos-
ernment meeting the suggestion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
SENTENCE DAY.
Judge Blair Sends Ma1efactors to
Prison.

Ludwig Kassman, the West Hudson
man who was convicted of brutally as
saulting a thirteen-year-old girl, was this
morning sentenced by Judge Blair in the
Court of Quarter Sessions to three years
in State Prison.
Maggie Cooper and Ida Noble, who re-
lieved male friend of his watch and
chain. got nifety days in the County Jail.
John Young. who pleaded non vult to
embezzlement, was released under sus-
pension of sentence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FUNERAL OF ARTHUR FUCHS

The funeral of Arthur Fuchs, serge
ant-at-arms of the Twelfth Ward I'm
provement Association, took place at his
home, No. 149 Lincoln street, Monday.
1t was attended by thirty-ive members
of the association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
FINED FOR STEALING COAL.

August Banks and George Chasey,
two youths who live at No. 404 St.
Pauls' avenue, were fined $5 apiece in
the Second Criminal Court this morning
on charges of stealing coal from the
chutes of Coal Dealer 7. Coughlin at
West End. They took nearly half ton
of anthracite,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
TAKEN ILL ON the STREET

Charles Panetz, seventeen years old, of
No. 665 Summit avenue, was taken sud-
denly i'll on Palisade avenue, near Hobo
ken avenue, this morning, and was taken
to his home in patrol wagon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-06
WANTED--AR OPINION.

The Board of Finance has asked Cor
poration Counsel Record for an opinion
as to its right to order the City Treas
uler to turn over to the treasurer of the
Firemen's Relief Associations Pension
Fund the fees received BY the city for
theatre licenses.