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Cents, NEW BROTSWIdKYN. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1896. PRICE, Two LAST EDITION. BY WIRIJJ THE FAMINE IN INDIA. CALCUTTA Nov.

arrival of California wheat at this port has had the effect of causing a reduction' in prices in some parts of the districts affected by the famine. Itris believed that a total of 30,000 tons of wheat' £ave been purchased for importation into India. The Government is doing everything possible to alleviate the distress. It has employed 53,800 persons; on works which have been started to-furnish work for those who, without would probably starve to death. The effects of the failure of the crops are nofc'felt as seriously now as they will be later.

The worst distress will lae felt- in the middle Of December. LOSSES, BY FIRE. Mich. Franklin House damaged $1,200. fJBoMBAY, warehouse con-' taming 30,000 bales of cotton.

'fsHI MANILA, a block-of dwellings. Loss, $45,000 insurance one- half. CHATEATTGAY, N. Chateau Bay-Company's plant. Loss, insurance, $13,000.

grain elevator, grocery store of J. Good and lumber yard of David Tripp. JNGALLS, yard of, Ira Carley; incendiary, destroying feet "of lumber. 1 Loss, $50,000 partly insured: Gl'RL SHOT DiiBOlSj -Nov. peculiar and perhaps fatal shooting affray took place near here yesterday.

Susanne Travis, a 14-year-old girl, of Reynoldsville, sHot through, the side while eating supper at the -house of Benjamin Ferfier, received injuries. The shot was fired by an unknown person outside of the house, who escaped in the darkness. It is Relieved was intended for years of age, and by marrying Miss Travis, girl -only 12 years old, incurred the ill will of his neighbors, THE GREAT GAME. ORANGE, Nov. Elizabeth-' Orange football game occurred this morning.

'The game ended with neither side -able to score. The Elizabeth team pu6 up a Wonderful, game. So did Nevertheless both sides are disappointed as each prior to the game had 'been confident of winning. "SUICIDES IN big scalp wound over the left ear and renderecT him unconscious for a tirnfc. When he picked himself up he went to tne office of Dr.

P. A. Shannon and there had his wounds dressed. Later he made en a complaint of atrocious assault and bat- shouted to Reed to take care of the otherX tery against Conover at the police station. Conover was not arrested until 10 nrin- Reed's man was not so willing to be utes after 1 o'clock this morning, when C( awav Terhurie looked around and Patrolmen Kelly and 'Allen found him at was horrified to see the stranger with his his home, after searching for him for un levelled only a few feet from Reed's several hours.

He was then taken before Recorder Sullivan and -was committed to jail. James Conover when seen in jail this morning said he 'had nothing to say about it oceured. -He claimed Mahec insulted his wife and then he struck him. CONFESSED TO CRIME. Richard Keating While Intoxicated Tells About tUe Woodbrldge Theft.

Richard Keating, while under the in- 1 Herald says that owing to the fre-; of suicides. in Chili, daily Valpariso and Santiago 'propose to suspend the publication of all details "respecting such crimes. It is shoped that this may exercise some. toward reduciqg the number of v. ARMOR Nov.

3. Bethlehem Icon Company today shipped :276 tons of armor plate The i. "armor is for" the new battleship Rostro lov. Mrs. Joseph Waker In Charge.

The types yesterday made us say that James Waker would be in charge of the ice cream committee of the wedding bazaar to be in Association hall. This statement was incorrect, as the booth will be in charge of Mrs. Joseph PrUouers Favor Sound Money. A poll the prisoners in jail was taken yesterday. The vote resulted in favor of money, 29 of the prisoners voting for gold and 6 fornsilver.

THE LEATHER. As recorded at the central office of the New Jersey Weather State Experiment Station, this city. The foUojpng record shows the highest lowesv'temperature recorded yesterday, in comparison with the corresponding date of last yeiar; the amount oi preMpitation: Nov. 8, 1895. Nov.

2, 1896. 46.8. 83,0 i Lowest. 8. 72.0 Weather I 60 P.

8. Pepajtment of AirrliOltltmrc. OFFICIAL FOttKOAST. WASHINGTON, D. Nov 3.

Fair, warmer. MINIATURE ALMANAC. Wedneaday, 6.34 m. i Si Moon, rtaes 5.48 4.53 p.n. WHY STEPHEN MAHER HAS A HEADACHE.

HIS ASSAILANT IS AEEESTED An Assault That Seems to Have Been Entirely "Without Cause. Stephen living on Senior street, was the victim ol a most brutal and atrocious assault last night made upon him JOHN TERHUNE SHOT AT BY POACHERS. WAS, A' CLOSE GALL FOE JOHN The and Are Now in the County Jail. Two men who gave their names as John Grouse and Joseph Daniel alias Bohemian Jim," of New York city, 'were cious assault last mgnt made upon mm, vlu wcn3 with a blackjack by James Conover, a lo(J ged in. the county jail yesterday after- colored living in City Alley.

When noon on a onar of atrociously assaulting Maher made his complaint at the police JoLn Te Cashier of the Long station-he could assign only one reason Branch ank and James Reed on the and that was to the effect that. Conover atter 's farm in township. 1 1 "A 4-Kn 1VTI accused him of insulting his-wife. UUDCU I1LLU Ul JLltaUJLllJg llltf WilCt 1 Maher was assaulted at the corner of otin fi Association, and by virtue of Neilson street and City alley. He and fc can arrest any one he finds breaking ConovermoUhcr, The by Conover was a most murderous look- near by and auspeAed that ing weapon and is pow in the, possession about.

He left his wagon and walked of the police. It is not home "made owar ta woods. On his way he affair. It consists of a of lead Reed. Terhune explained to Reed about weighing a half pound which is covered heaving the.shots and together they cau- with leather and has a long leather fc i 0nB -y approached to where they had handle.

The blow-dealt Maher caused' a heard the shots. ea( The man pulled the trigger. Only ne cap exploded, and the gun, being a muzzle loader, hung fire. then for his life, The fellow shouted companion to break away from the assault, neither would he tell where Terhune. The man immediately acted fluence of liquor night, made a dis- his face.

The gun banged away and the closure concerning the many recent rob- of shot struck just above Terhune's rie r( tff ftSaTE chicken coop oi 4 house was but did not reach his body; The man robbed every night. A horse and wagon was not able to load quickly enough to 75 fire again, and Terhune beat a hasty re chiokena from -toeat-while he heard tte wan back ot him many more from Dr. Spencer apd William Edgar. Louis-D. Kelly's broken into and about $3,000 worth of bonds taken from a safe, which was unlocked Keating betrayed his Jive asociates.

says they disposed of their booty Horse Thief al Liveryman John JSubbard went to where he identified a prisoner in jail there as George Newberry, of Aabury Park, about six weeks ago stole ahorse, carnage and harness from Mr. Hubbard. The value of the rig was the'sumtoer. He will be trie'd for that crime first. When Newberry ar- at Freehold Sunday I his posssession a horse carriage which he had from Liveryman Odell.

of West Forty-sixth' street, New York, on last Friday. ut VilLJ they will return to. Newark and will go directly to keeping house at 107 Somerset street Bl-U for Avenel Bridge. Police Held In Ileeerve. Acting Chief Canton was well prepared today, to answer any emails that might have been made upon the police to quell any 1 occur at polls.

He held all officers who were Terhune is a of the Midway -v iev soou came two men earry- and thoroughly equipped for a sporting expedition. Torhune grasped nearest man bv the shoulder and told lie was under arrest. He then upon the suggestion and'drew aside while the other stranger levelled his gun at Terhune. The man muttered something in Bohemian, but dropped his gun while Terhune backed off up the-bank of the ravine. He glanced around and saw that the fellow was about to shoot, and" fell forward upon cursing.

The authorities were at once informed of the attempted shooting, and policemen were placed upon the track of the would- be" murdecors. Constables Connor and by the burglars. The'latter' gained an Ziegler, of Madison, and Special Police entrance to the house by prying open a man Van Prackle, of" window. Trinity Church has offered a reward of $50 for the return of a cross taken from the Church 'last week, and several other rewards were offered by victims of the robbers. The rewards offered spurred the police, who have been working hard to catch the thieves.

Policeman Cullnanc heard ot Keating's talk, and this morning arrested him upon Hie men yesterday afternoon hiding in tho underbrush not far from where the trouble occurred. When the three approached to arrest them the fellows showed fight and leveled their guns. The constables and policeman quickly drew revolvers, and, covering the law breakers, they ordered them to surrender: The men reluctantly and took bun before Dunn, who obeyed. They of two remanded -him to the jail, where, it is two knives and a revolver said, he betrayed his Jive They were taken before Justice L. K.

Hillycr, of Cheesequakes, and' K. I kI i grxajit.ibj...aLracdaua..aiiSiAilt- Keating was the leader of a baud which with intent to kill. They could not give made its headquarters in the clay banks, bail and were brought to the'county jail, in this city. itfeu will also have to answer a charge of breaking the game laws Jersey. LGrantcd Alimony ami Counsel Fees.

Chancellor McGill yesterday granted the Mrs. Elizabeth Streit- wolf, of this city, for alimony and coun- Newberry is wantedTt from her husband, August Streit- wolf whom she is smog for limited divorce. The testimony before the Chancellor was taken by affidavit. Alan H. rested at Freehold Sunday he Strong represented Mrs.

Streitvvolf and W-P, Voorhees represented the defcud- ant. The court granted the plaintiff counsel fees of $150 and alimony of $12.50 per week. The court also decided that August Joim Grego Wed. Streitwolf, should be sent to Peddie John J. Gregory, son of Chief Gregory of Newark, wUl be married on Wednesday afternoon at 5.30 to.Miss Mamie of Newark, by the Rev Father White, of Columbia Church" Institute, Hightstown, and that the expenses of his tuition should be boruo by his father.

The application for'a limited divorce will come up at a later hearing. UU liost "tte'r Ring. be attended by Mr. Wells, of A kdy Hying at 14 Prosper street sus- Newark and Miss Kelly, a cousin of the tained a severe loss yesterday when her brjde. Miss Koss Gregory, sister of the wedding dropped from her finger groom, and Gretto Dumphey will be while she was walking on the street maids of honor.

A reception will follow The initials M. E. are on the ring at the residence of the groom's father The finder by returning it to the owner 78 MuiTay street. After a bridal trip will receive her everlasting'gratitude Friendly Shoot at Donellen. A team Of the Brunswick Gun Club consisting of Messrs; Stevens, Voorhees TK KM A Pettit, Sperling, Hunt, Randall, Blisb! The bids for the AveneHmdge, near Mundy and Smith'went to Hahway, were opened at WoodBhdge-re- Dunellen this morning where they will cwwy, Jhafc of Joseph of have a friendly Woodbridge, for $773, was the lowest, place.

The others were J. F. McMullen, $1,215: Willkm li Taylor, $800 D. J. Van TTT 'itfcrkrt with a team ut that Out In Time to Vote.

Horn, $924; $932 Far" Charles committed to jail Perripe, The contract. will vesterda ti be awarded on Wednesday. Simaxons to keep the peace. 'This was. discharged, having given bail to await the Ortt fvff j-i 1.

w'f i action of the Grand in time to vote. John Gleason. Albany got out j. i ux. nifsnn wmcnr at Albany stree IS uie polls.

He held all officers who were this morning on a charee ot on duty during the day in reserve at the conduct by Officers an uffl Ke St readyt Dtt0 Few couples have the pleasure and honor of completing 50 years of happy married life, and, iewer still have the pleasure of having so many years of happiness crowned by a merry golden anniversary prearranged by a granddaughter. Yet such was the happy lot of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Moore, of 128 New street, who completed 50 years of wedded life last night and tho event in a charming manner.

All arrangements for tho occasion having boon secretly made by Miss 1 Eva May Moore, their granddaughter. Many invitations had been issued and the assemblage of friends filled the- parlors of the residence. Many members of New Brunswick Lodge No. 0. O.

P. of "hush Mr. Moore lias been a member for 48 years, as well as of the order of Masons of which lie has long boon a member were present and a host ot other friends. La inuriy happy words congratulations were extended the host and hostess. Hori.

Edward Hicks on behalf of the Odd Fellows presented to Mr. Moore a puxse containing $26. The recipient in words showing great feeling deep appreciation made a brief speech in accepting-the gift. During tbe evening Miss Louise Latham gave, very skillfully several recitations and songs. At 10 o'clock re freshments of cake and coffee were The-guests present included Eugene Le- Forge and wife, James Miller and wife, M.

Viokery and wife, Robert Hoagland and wife. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dye, Mrs.

Van Voast and daughter, Mrs. James Clare, Miss Annie Clare, Miss 3. Hoagland, Miss May Hongland, Miss Hattie Voorhees, Miss Jessie Osborne, Miss DeHart Mrs. William H. Robo, tham, of-Newark, and daughter Mr.

and Mrs. Moore, Lottie and Eva Moore, their granddaughters, Mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner. Mrs.

William Frank Staats. Tt.e list of prtscnts from the many guests a hand- soine lamp from their daughter, Mfcs. Robojiham; silver butter and spoon, James Clare' and wife i -AI HALFiCEI MR. AND MRS. JOHN MOORE, OF THIS CITY.

OLDM WEDDING OELEBRATKiN A Delightful Observed in a Very Delightful Manner. gifts of money from William Helm and wife, Mr. Shaw, Miss llankinbank, Mrs, Sara Price. Mrs. Price, tbe teachers of tho Carrnim street school where Mr.

Moore is janitor box of candy, Mrs, Latham box oLcandy, John Metcalf and wife; set of towels, Mrs. A. Dye; handsome flower holder, Mrs. Thomas N. L.

Hoagland and wife presented the. couple with a $3 gold piece, and the former had the money nailed between two small blocks ot wood and then wrapped in 50 papers, each paper tied'with a separate. cord. This anniversary was one of the most enjoyable events in the life of Mr. and Mrs.

Moore and their iriends in departing Wished them many more of "raarricd life. Real Etitutt) Sold. Estate" Ball the deed passed today tor the eale of the property 57 Codwifie belonging to Mrs. Margaret Pierce to Mrs, Ella Tierney. Kisioyy.

Personal of Interest Concerning Some ot 'Them. Charles Wilson has moved from Morris street to 41 New street. George Geipel has moved from 121 Neilsou street to New street. Edward W. Talman has moved from 126 Neilson street to Seaman street; Professor Hart's orchestra will play tonight at Association Hall while election returns are-jbeing received.

Lloyd Sandford, of Brooklyn, is visiting his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Josten, of Albany street. Mrs. Martin and Miss Suydatn, of New who have been visiting frie nds at Lambertvillo have returned to theicity.

J. P. JTallman, a painter, living on Neilson street, was stricken with paralysis night and his condition today was reported as critical. General Secretary Charles E. Head, of the Young Men's Christian Association and Craig Harvey have gone to New York to spend several dajs.

0. 0. Stillman Hope, both ol whom are members of New Brunswick Lodge No. 6, I. 0.

Q. F. are confined to their Jiome by illness. George Deshler, who. has spent several months in Bristol, B.

where he has been engaged in the rubber business, has returned to this city and will resume his position in vthe office of the United Spates Rubber Company factory. Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss MoFadden, daughter of jdr. McFadden, of 431 George street, yTiUianj J. Fitzr gerald, of occurs at St. Peters Church," on Nov.

16, at 6.30 o'clock p. m. Clifford Dunham, Leslie Johnson Vail and Wiilard Voorhees formed one of the numerous parties that went on trips today, Their destination was Morristowfl, Dr. Walter Rice started this morning to make 10ft miles during the day. ELECTION DAY.

Passing Off Very Quietly. No Vote Up to Noon. The fine weather of today was a very delightful surprise to those who know by experience of past years how mean election day weather can be when it tries. Republicans had piles of money at all tho polls and tried to use it. Many of the purohaseable voters were scoured.

All the saloons were closed ostensibly and the day was remarkably free from disturbance. A very heavy vote was polled this morning. Tho vote at tho noon recess was as follows First ward, 1st poll vote, 15M registry, 339 2d poll, vote, 144; registry, 352. Second ward, 1st poll, vote, 217; registry, 675; 2d poll, vote, 211 registry, 450. Third, ward, vote, 227 registry, 518.

Fourth ward, vote, 147; registry, 284. Fifth ward, 1st polk vote, 407 registry, 721 2d poll, vole, 440 registry, 7G8. Sixth ward, 1st poll, vote, 3(52 registry, 730 2d poll, vote, 32G registry, 591. HIS VOTE REFUSED. 131 cello it Officer In tho Fourth Ward.

David Barbour was given papers by the Registry 1 Board this morning entitling him to vote in tho Fourth ward. Wh'en he presented the certificate to the election Williani Lawrence, one of the Republican members of that board, refused to accept it and would not let him vote. Barbour says he lived on Hiram street until two weeks ago when he moved to Princeton. has voted hero several years in the Fourth ward. Curious Beltfiau Conipetltious, The Belgian urtisnn spends his leisure In a vory novel iminnur.

He breeds special cock for crowing, and which can Its fellows has reached the high- ost piniiaclo of porloction. The modus oporandi is to'iilaca tho cages containing tlio roofitdra iu long rows, for Ito appoara that pi'optuqulty orentiea bhe spirit of Ititipn without which tho proceedings foil Hut. A luurkor appointed by tho organizers of fcho show IB told off for each bW, iils in the Niiiio i'uabion as tho laps al'o rqbordcd in bieyolo racd. Tho customary ihmitlon of tho raatcli ia ono hour, the winner beiug the cock which BCOTOS fcho iiij-ho(3t number of points in the allotted tlmo. A grout number of those competitions huvo recently taken place In tho Liege district, and in soino cases heavy beta have been tuado on tho result.

London Tit-Blto Patdchor BroJjfc the Uecorcl. Albert Patschcr who rode through the city on Sunday while attempting to break the bicycle record between New York and Philadelphia, made a big success of his eifort. Ho broke the record easily, making 214 miles in 18 hours and 17 minutes. The previous was held by'Capt: Charles Stanbach, of the Manhattan Wheolincn, -who made the distance in 1 9 hours and oG luiuuitea. New Boivltnar Alloys Openud.

The' new bowling alleys at the Young Men's Christian Asspciation Hall, were played on for the first time Ja.it nigfit, President Chailes Gulick and Clerk Harry Josten had a contest. The alleys will remain open throughout the night. Closed Up II William N. Van Aman, who has had several photograph galleries in this -city, and who lately wae in charge of the Crescent art gallery, on street, has closed up his business, lie will go olte- where 'about Jan. 1.

A murderer's Sulcido. NASHVILLE, Nov. Proa I3i-adford, who shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Haley in Henry county on Friday last, committed Buicide Sunday night by shooting himself. He went to his father-in-law's residence, ate a hearty meal and, walking out into the yard, took his. own life.

He had been hiding since the killing. Dynamiters Wreck a Church. HABKISBOKO, Nov. The handsome Btono Methodist, at Lockport, Miffliu county, was wrecked by dynamite yesterday. Nearly tho whole of the west wall was toro out and.

the interioij badly damaged. There is no clew to the dynamiters nor known cause for tho act. Cleveland at Home. WASHINGTON, Nov. Cleveland is at the White House today.

He probably will receive the election returns at the White House Instead of at Woodley. Secretaries Olney, Carlisle and Morton are likely to be the president's guests for the purpose, of hearing the returns as received. i Election Murders In Kentucky. CHATPBIO, Nov. a political meeting here yesterday James VanHoose.

a Bepubllcan, struck Hejredith Chandler, a Democrat, on thie head with a heavy rock, fatally Injuring taf Marcum shot and killed a -man named Spaulding at a political meatinji near Louisa. Railway XiOoomotlTet for China. WABHINBTON, Nov. United States Minister Denby has Informed the state department that the Chinese yamen has; awarded to the Baldwin Locomotive works, of Philadelphia, tbe lowest bidders, thfroontract for building eight locomotives for the Imperial HOTS Annoy a Store Keeper. William Sanderson, a young man, was; arrested, on Burnet street last evening, on a charge of disorderly conduct made against him by Patrolman Faulkner.

Sanderson with several other boys annoyed Mrs. Emma Brown, who keeps a small candy store on Burnet street near Hassart street. Ono day last week boys entered the store and broke one of the show cases there. Sanderson did not do this deed. He was one of the boys who has been annoying the woman.

He; was taken before Recorder Sullivan diseharged him with a 7 reprimand. Assaulted With nil Iron Bar. Justice Charles P. Simmons, of South River, committed Jamea Welsh to jail yesterday for assault anM battery Burns. Welsh and Burns employed in the Sayreville brickyards.

They became intoxicated on Sunday and. had a fight, in which Welsh assaulted Burns with an iron bar. Ann to McDrntiott Discharged. Annie MoDeruiott, who was convicted of keeping a disorderly house on llemsen avenue at tho April term of court, was discharged from jail yesterday. She was; sentenced to jail for three months and costs.

She served 111 days. Klvvtlou Returns. We will have direct wire and operator in our place on election night to receive full returns from all points. M. KLTCIN, oct.27-td Raritan House.

Will have largest and finest variety of fish and oysters of the season morrow, direct from the catchers, all sfc the lowest prices. Telephone, 94 Hiram street. sl-lm LOCAL NEWH ou Fifth Eighth pages. ou -lovfid of v.lhW«, Mohneon, 40.yeii,'B,7 iiioiii-hBiiiiil 10 dujH 0 fl of Mlcte- innk n-rlbo. No.

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A.M., nod Kutorpihw LoiJge, No. 88, K. of of River, speotfnlly iiwite-l to attend ttio funeral from residence, Ford avenue, Mllltown, on 1 ohnrcu fc All Citizens desiring to vote Bryan and Sew'all should see the, name of BRYAN AND SEWALt, are on the ticket Dehiocratiie Do not be rnisled by ticket headed NATIONAL Democratfer Party. PETER FUANCIS DALY, Chairman Coimty Democratic mittee. COURSE WE MAJKB more suits' to measure between $25 and $35 under tbe former price, so itis not to be wondered at that, people were surprised we advertised suits to order $1650.

The way they after them, conclusively that New wick people are not slow tat recognize a good thing when they see it. We will sell these goods lor for a week or two when they will revert back tq- their proper price, $22.50. Overcoats to measure. $1:8 up. HALL, NEYIO! No.

I Paterson Block. KOHMKJILY FtSHKIl'S. ALL WORK GUARANTCKt BVRffB EDipireMachiiie Fall and Winir A completp stock of Men's and Boy's Clothing of fine quality most reasonable prices. A choice assortment of Fall Suits, Trousers, of Our Own Manufacture We are now sb-owing an elegwii line of Fancy Cheviots, all tl shades, Worsted, Casaimeraa. als, etc.

Fit and workmanship VJiet 2 PATERSON BLOCK;.

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