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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
TOSS OF A
PENNY DECIDES
First Ward Freeholder Can
didates Come to An
Agreement.
CLEMENTS THE WINNER
McTenna Accepts che Result,
and Will Help Elect His
Former Rival.
CLEMENTS THE WINNER

The Freeholder fight in the First ward
for the Democratic nomination was set
tied last night by the toss of penny.
Ex-Freeholder sAlex" ]. Clements was
the winner.
The candidates were Mr.. Clements and
MIR. Frank J. McISenna, presidents Of the
First Ward Democratic Club.
McKenna and Clements met last even
ing at the Davis Club house an dafter
having pleasant chat for half an hour,
both decided that it would not be good
policy to fight each other at the prim-
aries. They talked the matter over, try
ing to find a way to settle it when sud
denly Clements remarked:
III tell yod what I'll do, Frank III
hipka penny with you, and whoever is
theklucky one can win'
OFFER ACCEPTED.
The words were no sooner said than
Mckenna replied, s'Its a go, and who
ever wins the other will pledge his word
that he will work for him and the rest
of the Democratic ticket
Then arose the question of tossing the
penny. Neither would try it.
Committeeman Peter Madden, who
TOSSES THE CENT.
Mr.. Madden was given a penny and
asked to toss it. He did so, and Nc
Kenna lost.
AS the cent was in the air, McKenna
cried Head" to win. 1t fell to the floor
and tails was face up.
Mckenna, turning to Clements, said
You win, Alex Give me your hand.
wish you all the success in the world
and promise | will ltake off my coat and
work hard for you.''
Clements thanked MeKenna for his en-
couraging words, they babe each other
good night and went to their homes.
Mr.. McKenna is now slated for the
Democratic nomination for Excise Com
missioner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
FINDS HIM
HALF DEAD
Mrs. Pulzer Aroused by Gas
Escaping From Her Hus-
bands Room.
BRAVELY CALLS HELP
Hospital Physicians say the
Man Has a Chance-Ac-
cident or Suicide ?
BRAVELY CALLS HELP

Walter B. Pulser, thirty-eight years
of age, of No. 525a Storm avenue, is in
percarious condition at the City Hos
pital, suffering from asphyxiation. The
police do not know whether it was an
accident or a case of attempted sui-
eide.
Shortly after five o'clock this morn-
ing,sA1rs. Pulver, who, with her children.
slept in an adjoining room. awoke with
a start and imagined something was
amiss. Assuring herself hiatt the chill
dren were safe, she opened the door
leading to her husbands room, and was
almost overcome by the odor of gas.
Her husband lay on the bed apparently
dead.
WIFE GETS HELP.
Running to the street in her night robe
and stockingless fet the woman screamed
for help. An ice wagon came down the
street and Mrs. Pulrer, running out into
the gutter grasped the horses by the bri-
dies. The driver thought the woman in
sane and jumped from his seat to her
side. She hastily explained the situation
and the two rushed in the house They
opened the windows of the bed room
where Pulver law and then notified the
police.
An ambulance took the man to the City
Hospital. 1t was said this afternoon
that he had a chance of recovery.
The flow of gas came from a Jet, the
cock OF which was half open.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
A VOTERS PLEA
FOR Mr.. DOODY

To the Editor of "The Jersey City
News":-
The Democratic voters of the Sixth
Ward have selected man for the office
OF Freeholder whom they know will serve
the people faithfully, Mr.. James f.
Doody.
Mr.. Doody has been voter as we'll
as resident of the Sixth Ward for the
past en- years, during which time he has
been faithful Democrat.
A prominent Democrat as well as an
office holderAfrom the Sixth Ward. said:
I'VE cannot find a man more worthy or
more prominent than Mr. Doody. He
has been party man as well as hus-
tier for ten years and always had his
shoulder to the Wheel
With Mr.. Doody in the field, 1 think
he deserves the utmost support the
Democratic party can afford him.
Mr.. Doody received his education in
old No. / Public School. After gradual
ing from there he started as an appren-
tice to lumber inspector and gradually
raised himself to be an inspector, which
position he holds at present.
Mr.. Doody is well known throughout
the Sixth Ward on account of his skill
full work on the baseball diamond during
his seven years experience with the Pa
cific A. G. B. B. team and Jersey B. B.
Club: If elected, Mr.. Doody will be loyal
to the people and leave nothing undone
to benefit the welfare of the country.
Respectfully,
A VOTER IN SIXTH WARD.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
COAL RELIEF.
Poor of Hoboken May Now Buy
35 Pohnds for is Cents.

As the result of a conference held yes
terday afternoon, at which were present
Mayor Adolph Lankering, Messrs. Rich
ard Stevens and Palmer Campbell and
Mrs. Alexander and Overseer of the Poor
Barck. on Monday morning several car
loads of coal will arrive at the foot of
Second street, where it will be taken in
charge by several members of the police
department and the Overseer of the
Poor. 1t will be sold to the needy at
the rate of 35 pounds for 10 cents, which
quantity is equal the contents of the
largest sized galvanized coal scuttle. Only
holders of tickets obtained from the
Poormaster will be permitted to buy, and
only two pailsful will be sold to any one
family in twenty -four hours. Mayor
Lankering would not tell where he got
the coal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
Ringing Cheers Greet
His Denunciation of
Republican Pan
dering to Mon
opoly and OPP
xpressiQn.
COAL AND BEEF OUTRACES
Tariff Reform the Slogan Of
the Democracy Until the
Robber Duties Are
Repeated.
HUMBUG OF FAGANISM
Hypocrisy and Ineffciency Of
the Administration Ex-
Waterfront
Graft.


The Democratic County Committee
Ine. in convention at the club house Of
The Robert Davis Association last night
and nominated Allan l.. McDermott for
Congressman in the Tenth District by
ratifying his selection as candidate by
the Democratic voters at Thursday
nights primaries.
Only the committeeman who represent
districts in the Tenth District were EN-
titled to q vote In the convention.
The committee men in the Ninth Dis
trict also organized as convention and
went through the forInality Of nominat-
ing Allan Benny, of Bayonne, for Con-
gress. There was some doubt, however,
as to whether it would be legal to hold
the Convention outside of the Ninth Dis
trict, consequently it was decided to meet
at Dcnohne's Hall in West Side avenue,
near Montgomery street, tonight, when
the nominations will be formally made.
AUSPICIOUS OPENING.
Last nights convention practically
opened the real work of the campaign
and it was most auspieious opening
The enthusiasm of the committee men
ran high They cheered the candidates
to the echo, and pledged their most ear
nest support from now until election
day.
The haIl on the first floor was crowded
TO tie dooes by 4 fine looking body of
men, who have the interests of their
party at heart and viii stand loyalty by
tlieir candidates. They elbowed one an
other in the aisles and in the opening
space near the folding doors.
The feature of the evening was a
speech by Congressman McDermott, in
accepting the nomination. 1t electrified
his hearers and gave the Democratic
workers much to think about. McDer-
mott, than whom there is no more brill
liant speaker in the State, was at his best
and gave expression to his ideas elo-
Quently and fearlessly.
Ex-Police Commissioner John P.
Feeney was chosen as chairman of the
Tenth District Convention Secretary
P. H. Murphy of the County Committee
acted as CLERK.
afr. McDermott was placed in nominal
tion BY John Boyd and ex-Aldcrman a.
NJ Henry seconded the nomination. The
nominations were immediately closed
aud Mr.. Murphy was instructed to cast
ballot.
The following committee was appoint
ed 10 fill the vacancy in case Of Death
Maurice j. Stack Charles Singer, Rich
ard Lynch. A. NJ. Henry, NJ. J. Curry,
G. +. Smith, Charles Maxwell, Louis
Kiesewefter, James McGovern and
Michael ] Coylc.
ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING
John ]. Kcnny aud M. ]. Coyle were
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
DIED

BORNGESSER.-On Oct. g. 1902, John
Borngesser, aged 67 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 1884, Charles street,
on Sunday, at P. M.
BEHREND-On Saturday, Oct. IL,
1902, Margaret Behren nee Henry,
beloved wife of Charles Behrend.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. ~ Beacon avenue,
on Tuesday, Oct IA, at 9 A. NJ; thence
to st. Joseph's Il. c. Church. where a
solemn high mass of requiem will be
offered for the happy repose Of her soul.
FINKE.-On Oct. IL, 1902, at his late
residence No. 16S Railroad avenue,
Emil Finke, aged % years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
KOCH-On Friday, Oct 10, 1902, John
]. Koch, aged SO years months and
% days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
on Monday, Oct. Is, at O'Clock p. M.
MEY ER.-On Oct. 9, 1902, Catherine
Meyer, aged 64 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No 191 New York ave-
nue., on Sunday, Oct. u, at 1 p. NJ.
Interment in Lutheran Cemetery.
McCUNE.-On Oct 10, 1902, Mary
Agnes, beloved daughter Of james
and Sarah McCune, aged 3 years 8
months and 20 days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of her parents, No. 76S Gar
field avenue. ON Sunday, Oct u, at 2
p. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
GOOD NATURED COMBAT
Twelfth Ward Freeholder Cam
dates Will Abide by the
Primaries

holder nomination in hte Twelfth Ward
between ynarles Schmidt and Henry
Reuter- promises to be a good-natured
vet Twelve one, and it is hard at preseni
to predict the winner. Both men are ex.
ceedingly popular.
The Subcommittee of The executive
committee of the Twelfth Ward, appoint
ed to persuade one or the other to with,
draw frome the race reported the exc
cutive committee last night it's failure to
do so. The executive committee is even
ly divided. Five favor Reuter- and five
favor Schmidt. Reuter- and Schmidt are
friends. While refusing to withdraw
from the race for the nomination at the
primaries, each has pledged the other
that whichever wins will receive the full
and cordial support of the other at the
polls on election day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
JUNCTION DEMOCRATS.
J. F. Fielder Spe ,lrs to An Enthusi-
astic Audience.

The Junction Democratic Club held its
regular weekly meeting last night at the
headquarters, Junction Hail. Grand
street and CommuniDaw avenue. About
one hundred members We're present and
eighteen new members were enrolled.
Mr.. james Il. ielder, the candidate for
Assembly in the Ninth ward, addressed
the membeys. Mr.. Fielder congratulated
the club On its strength and talked on
the trusts, coal strike and tariff legisla-
ton
The enthusiasm Of the Democrats in
the vicinity of the Junction oyer this
new club is very apparent. All the
three weeks this club has organized and
now is permanent organization of l35
members with hne headquarters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
CITIZENS BUREAU
Grand Jury Reported to Be
Listening to Complaints
Against The Methods.

A runaor is ncirculation this morning
to the effect that the Grand Jury is in
vestigating the alleged Irregularities in
connection with the naturalization
bureau.
-Four Italians, who were applicants for
citizenship, were in the Court House yes
terday afternoon and were called as wit
nesses before the Grand jury. 1t is said
that their testimony was relative to the
difficulty they had experienced in getting
examined.
The Inquiry, 1t is said, was not con-
eluded, and more witnesses will be cx-
amined along the same line at next Fri
days session.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

Takes Refuge in Rowboat and Is
Soon Arrested,

Loren Lindel, forty years old, of Fif-
teenth street and Bergenline avenue,
West New York, was arrested this morn
ing on charge of attempted assault on
little nine-year old Margaret Melber, of
Wallace street. The crowd that chased
Lindel last night threatened to lynch
him. He escaped to boat and rowed
out in the river. Detective Humphreys
arrested him and he was recognized
by the child from among a dozen men.
This morning he was transferred to the
West New York police and held for
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
WOMAN TRAMP.
Sarah Ostrandt Sleeps in Barns and
Steals Rides ON Freight Trains.


A self confessed female tramp, who
admitted to Overseer of the Poor Darck
that she had wandered afoot all the
way from Ohio, made her appearance in
Hoboken yesterday. The poormaster's S
visitor at first claimed to be resident
of Hoboken, but, when closely questioned
broke down and admitted that she was
stranger.
Il have wandered night and day for
five. months" said the woman, who de-
scribed herself as Sarah Ostrandt, of
Delphos, Ohio. Zone day my husband
left me and took our only child, a little
girl, with him. | understand he went to
New York and l am now going to find
him. If | should happen to run across
the man and he does not permit me to
see my child, l will kill him."
Mrs. Ostrandt, when >questioned fur
ther, said she had slept in barns and
haystacks. and often stole rides on freight
trains. The Overseer of the Poor gave
the woman some money and had her TAX
en- to New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
BARTENDERS MAY STRIKE
North Hudson Threatened With
a Serious Dry Spell.

The misery and suffering caused by
the scarcity of coal is likely to be still
worse in North Hudson owing to the fact
that that section is threatened with q
severe drought.
A movement is on foot to prevent the
employment of non-union bartenders at
the upper end of the county. The Bar
tenders and Beer Drivers Union, it is
said, have formed combination with
this end in view
The drivers, it is understood, will re-
fuse'to deliver beer to all saloons where
non union bartenders are employed, and
if they are discharged by the breweries
for doing so strike win be ordered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
SEEMS OUT OF PLUMB.
Experts Examine the Police Head
qurrters Building.

Mr.. Van Kuren, Chief Engineer of the
Street and Water Board. has had num-
Der of his staff at work for three days
past taking levels in the building occu-
pied by Police Headquarters. No official
report has been made, but it is known
that the building has been found to be
much out of plumb. The cause has not
been determined
= An expert builder will be called to de-
termine what repairs will be necessary
and to estimate the cost.
In some places the building has settled
four to five inches and cracks appear in
the wall and stone coping.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
FUNERAL OF MRS. ANN BOYLE

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Boyle, wife
of Luke Boyle and mother of John f.,
Andrew j., Roger B. and Luke Boyle,
took place in St. Joseph's Church this
morning. A large crowd attended the
church services, where a solemn high
mass was celebrated. Many went to
the Holy Name Cemetery Among the
mourners Were political friends of the
Superintendent of Street Cleaning An
drew j. Boyle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
BUCKET SHOP INDICTMENTS

The Grand Jury yesterday afternoon
found indictments against l. n. Trichner,
A. j. Morse and Grossman & Selger,
alleged proprietors of bucket shops i'll
lower Jersey City whose places We're
raided by the police few weeks ago.
The indictments viii probably be handed
into court next Friday when the Grand
Jury win meet again.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
TWO FREEHOLDER SEEKERS
Fifth Ward Democrats to Do
eide at the Primaries.

It has been practically admitted in the
Fifth Ward that there will be two canul-
dates for the nomination of Freeholder
on the Democratic ticket and they will
fight it out at the open primaries.
The candidates are Mr.. George r.
Geraghty and Mr.. Robert Thompson
Geraghty has the backing Of the Ward
organization and is already conceded to
be the winner.
Thompson. who is a young man, has a
large following in the ward, and his
friends predict close race.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
FORMING A CHILD'S CHOIR.

A children's choir is being organized
under the direction of Mrs. George Willis
Gardner, in the Hedding NJ. E. Church.
The choir will sing at the evening SER
vices. Some fine musical programmes
will be arranged. The Junior Epworth
League is under the direction of Miss
Robertson, the deaconess of Hedding
Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
TIRED OF SWAMP LOTS.
Residents of the Horseshoe Petition
the Mayor.

Apetition is being circulated in the
Horseshoe district for the filling in of
swamp lots along Grove streets north of
Sixteenth street, also to have the D., l..
and W. Railroad Company build drip
pans underneath the trestles over Grove
street. 1t will be sent to Mayor Fagan,
Among signers are Thomas f. Carey,
Patrick Kenny, John Casey, Andrew J.
Corcoran, the Rev. John J. Boylan, rec
tor of st. Lucy's r. G. Church, and
Patrick Buckly. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
IODINE BY MISTAKE.
Mrs. Diehl Suffers Confoausnco Q
Dose In the Dark,

Mrs. Philip Diehl, Of Fifteenth street,
West New York, who has been Ill for
some time, got up in the dark to take a
dose of medicine, and by mistake, swal-
lowed part Of the contents Of bottle
of iodine. DIR. Benson was called III
and the stomach pump applied. 1t is
thought Mrs. Diehl will recover
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
TEACHERS UNION.
Maetins Will Be Held Monday in
Hedling Church.

The Jersey City Primary Teachers
Union viii met Monday afternoon at $50
in the Heding NJ e. Church, Montgom-
cry street, near Barrow. The lesson will
be taught by Mrs. w. e. Budlong. The
subject will be "The Fall of Jericho"
From $50 to 3:45 ne wsongs will be
sung. At 3:45 the roll viii be called.
each teacher responding with a verse of
Scripture.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
RAYMOND ROTH home.

The contract for the plumbing work
int the Raymond Roth Home III Grcen-
willie was awarded to Joseph Elirlbach.
The German Pioneer Ferein made the
award at its meeting last Thursday eve
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
GRADY INDICTED.

A. J. Grady, the Jersey City Heights
man. who shot his wife about three
weeks ago, was indicted for. assault with
intent to kill by the Grand Jury at yes
terday afternoons session.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

Choice selection of Cut Flowers and
Funeral Designs,
At COLES, the Florist.
No. 146 Newark Avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

JAMES ]. MERRITY, Undertakes,
No. 460 Grove street. Hudson Tel. 3S9s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
BERGEN CHASSIS.
Fall Session VIII he Held Next
Tuesday.

The fall meeting of the Chassis of
North Bergen will be held next Tues
day in the lecture room of the Grove
Reformed Church, New Durham. The
pastors of all the Reformed Churches in
the county will be present.
The session will open at 10 A. M. and
close in the afternoon with communion
services.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct. IL, 19o2.-Fore-
cast for the thirty-six hours ending at
Z. NJ. Sunday:-Rain and warmer to-
night and tomorrow; high easterly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

Fortify the system against disease By
purifying and enriching the blood-in
other words, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11
Hartnett' Report.
COURT CALENDAR

Supreme Court, Oct. 13-Nos. 1, II.
1874, 1876 and 1877.
Circuit Court, Oct. 13-Nos. 2S5, 324
and 334.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

R. 81. DUFF, Undertaken, now at No.
544 Jersey avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

WILLIAM ]. MORAN, Undertaker.
LAT Montgomery street. Tel. 347.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-11

GEORGE STEVENS. Undertakes.
No. COS Jersey avenue. TEL 124.
The progressive farmer., 1902-09-16

obese Presidents. And he is sure to
commit mistakes of speech and to
violate many small conventionalities
But there is a difference between
rgy-especially physical energy
and rashness, and he has never been
a rash man in public action. He is
by nature one of the most conserva-
tive Executives that ever filed high
offices. For his mind is not magma
tive nor constructive. 1t works best
in the straight line of action. He
does not naturally turn to the max
ing of new polices. He is aptest at
carrying out old ones. His temper
ament is executive rather than crea-
tive. He is not likely to try new
things. He travels faster than other
men, but he keeps on well-traveled
roads. Such a man brings many
things to pass, but he is not rash. By
nature he is conservative.-The
Worlds Work.
The progressive farmer., 1902-09-16
WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL /
EVERYBODY READ THIS.

l am supervisor of A. and A. r.
R., and I recall that l was the most
inveterate stammerer in the State
Life was a dead letter to me-always
embarrassed in company. Really fit
for nothing but to stammer and to be
laughed at by every fool I met. But
now l am a changed man, and feel
like l want to-live a hundred years
to tell all stammerers that DR.. G.
w. Randolph cured me in two days.
He is now at Hotel Dorset, Raleigh,
n. c., curing many. He cured pref
ty. Miss Annie r.. Smith, of Hills
boro, n. c., and others, too quick to
talk about. He cures by a scientific
process, and not by hypnotism. My
home is Briscoe, Montgomery eoun-
ty, N. @. Respectfully,
J. B. YATES.
The progressive farmer., 1902-09-16

The farmer is right in it this year,
owing to the large yield and high
prices. A good illustration of this
is shown by the following news item
from a gentleman living about seven
miles from Kinston: He said that
his son bought farm last winter for
$1,000, and that if present prices
prevailed until he could market his
produce he will make enough on the
place to pay the contract price. This,
of course, means gross, but the young
man is economical and has made his
crop with very little expense. This
does pretty well for one years work.
-Kinston Free Press.
The progressive farmer., 1902-09-16
A Year of President Roosevelt.

Mr.. Roosevelt throughout his
whole public life has been a shining
mark for the wags and the cartoon
lists of the newspapers. He is unus-
ually quick in mind and body. He
is energetic beyond the comprehen-
sion of most men who hold public Of
fee. He is incapable of idleness and
impatient of slowness in getting his
routine done. And he is fond of ad-
venture. He hunts (and he hunts big
game), he rides (and he rides hard),
he walks (and he walks fast), and he
indulges in all manly sports. He
boxes, he rows, he swims, he wrestles.
Worse than all-he talks (and he
talks right out). Such a man in the
glare of the publicity that beats on
the White House provokes more gos-
sip about his energy than a dozen