The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-20
NEW JERSEY.

Jersey City.

THs FARaGUr AND PORTER Accommodations Gopsil
has received letter from Congressman Halsey In which
that gentleman promises to use his influence In securing
proper adjustment OF the claims made by this
ton AT the same time W Halsey IS IN favor Of more
rigid economy in the state departments and depiores
the reckless extravaganza OF some men in high places
HOboken.
ANOTHER SMAsu.Up on THE ERIE RAnwAY.-Foiowing
closely tho Ridgwood casualty another col-
sion attended with loss Of life the Eric railway On
Friday morning about three o'clock thick fog arose.
during the prevalence OF which freight train dashed up
at the rate or forty.dvs miles hour bound for New
York. The engineer anticipated no delay as the
socaed Irregular freight train had an hours start
reached Jersey City He was first convinced OF his mis-
take BY the appearance in front of him OF red light
The whistle to put on brexas was at once sounded and
the engine was reversed but tho velocity was too great
TO admit OF any such check. Tho locomotive dashed
into the rear killing the conductor Isaac Hopper
instantly, and fatally nurng the agman who stood
tho rear The fireman jumped Oft and was badly
hurt The locomotive being backed up by heavy train
gded dagonaiy Oft struck the east track, and dashing
on with apparently unchecked speed tumbed down an
emhankinent and was totally smashed. Previous 70
this the engineer in reversing broke of the rods AS
usual there hush the affair at the depot and
tho matter ''amoanted to nothing" Had this been a
passenger train the loss OF life would have been fear
full
Newark.
POLICE RECORD. The police report shows that during
the past week ortyonc arrests mado by the force
remarkable decrease when compared with tho arrests
previous week. Tbs decrease ID accounted I0r
by the ing OF the Grand Jury.
OBSERVANCE SUNDAY LAW In the central
part OF the city yesterday the Sunday law was generally
observed. but the suburbs, especially in East Newark
the saloons were wded and intoxicafion was
visible upon the public thorouGhfares than previous
Sundays. There is growing dissatisfaction among all
classes OF citizens in relation to the forward step the
Mayor has taken Especially this the among the
republican party leaders. and their complaints are loud
and frequent. Although there moro intoxcation
yesterday the day far orderly But six arrests
made by tho police during the day. and the utmost
Quictude prevailed everywhere.
Elizabeth.
FRE.-0n Friday night fire occurred in the tannery
of Mr. Hagar, situated in Elizabeth avenue. The Gre
burned rapidly and loss OF about $1,000 was occa-
stoned; fully insured An adjoining building was some
what burned, but saved from destruction through
the efforts OF tho fire department.
Union Hill.
RonDEREs -0n Saturday night gang OF thieves
forced entrance into hotel and carried away money
and valuable articles valued at $500 Tho thieves then
then smashed the windows Of two cry goods stores
ana stole all the property they could reach from tho
windows but fortunately were unable TO make an on.
franco. The robbers, az usual, escaped with their
booty.