The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-05
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

ANOTHER Row AMONG FIREMES.--About half past
one O'Clock yesterday morning fire broke out IN an
old building belonging to Mr.. Traphagen, at the
corner OF Prospect and North Second Streets The
damage sustained was trinng, but q took place
between the men OF several companies OF the Fire
Department. A few arrests were made, and one Of
the men, Thomas Connors. was taken before the
Recorder and fined ~.
PoLrTICAI~-An informal ballot among the demo-
cratic delegates Wednesday night for President
and vice President resulted as President
Salmon Y. Chase IL; Joel Parker, 4; Hancock, s.;
Mcclellan, 2; HOratiO Seymour /. Vice President
Hendricks, Of Indiana, o. Joel Parker, s; scatter
Ing, o.
Grant aud Coliax ratification meeting was held
last evening the Catholic Institute, Daniel Mcleod
presiding. speeches made by Henry b. STAN
ton, Judge T.. d. Culver, ex-Maycr Gops, A. w. Ten
ney and others. The hall was filled and great enthu-
siasn prevailed
Hobokcn.
a MAS FOuNB DRowNED.--ye afternoon
the body Of q man WAS found floating Ia the North
river. al the foot Of Second street. lie had appa.
rently been in the water for about three weeks, and
the face and hands were stained with blood. De-
ceased dark cloth coat and pants, light vest
and black stockings; had heavy brown whskers and
mustache; was about forty years Of age and exces
on one OF which was written "4s Barclay street up
stairs" The body remains In the charge OF Mr.
ParsOw, awaiting identification.
Newark.
About eight O'Clock on Wednesday evening Sergeant
John Gsrrabrant while INDUCING in q little frolic
with one Of the oficers at police headquarters, in
making playful thrust with his right hand missed
his companions chest and fell heavily forward mis-
arm striking door, causing severe fracture. He
sS tbe TO e wse set the bone and
his bed II IN probable he won't In future be
ious TO emulate Mike McCoole.
DROWNING ACCIDENT TO PROMINENT OIL MANU-
afternoon Mr.. Thomas II. Lyon, proprietor OF the
Passaic Oil Works, located the Passaic river at
the foot Of Madison place, south Newark, fell into
the river at his place and drowned. 1t appears
he had previously been complaining Of certain dir
ziness ~ which he was subject occasoned through
an affection Of the head, and was standing on the
bank OF the river, leaning against stake pile, when
he was seized with severe attack He called out TO
he was merely calling HIS attention to tow on the
river and paid no heed, until suddenly Mr.. Dixon
pretty rapidly at the time. Mr.. Hanc not being able
to SWIM ran for ladder but before he could be of
, the ,n sesy nad dis
quenty recovered. The deceased was quite young |
man, being only aiout thirty three: HIS father Il
so from here. He was unmarried and resided with
his mother at No. % Parkhurst street. Mr.. Lyonse
also member Of Perfection Lodge, both Of this city.
BREvrrEs.--The members Of the Jacksonian |
Democratic Association In this ana adjacent towm
and cities are working hard towards's thorough or
ganization of the party. Preparations are being |
made 70 organize battalion OF 1900. to be uni |
formed, 20 ~ TO take part in the Democratic Con-
vention on she FOURTH Of July and throushout the
Convention ~ Catholic societies Of this CITY W.
held on Wednesday evening and measures taken 70 |
participate fully In the Fourth" celebrations |
Timothy Perdue was chosen TO sct 81 Grand Mar.
shall and Messrs. Timothy. DelAny, Andrew Castles |
and Lawrence Cahill - AIDS.
The Hst Piniehers' Convention were entertained st
4 grand supper on Wednesday evening by the local
Tonight they participate Ia hop. "
simon stone, clothes dealer, WAS arrested yester
FAY forenoon on charge OF receiving stolen goods.
It seems he received gold watch IN pawn nom 4
Toung Mccormack, who Ohot hin wife In Brooklyn on
he 18th OF Nay, the came day Mccormack len here.
Stone was subsequently bailed. q 81 800 ~
woman driving wagon narrowly escaped being
un over By locomotive yesterday afternoon st the
3road street crossing Of the Morris and Essex Rail-
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SHOCKING ACCIDENT ON TEE CESrsn RAIL
D-As point about midway between this
,Isce and North Branch, . NJ evenings ago,
'raa:3sn On ga q ne ear named 1S ; Aaron
lnoG - @on - ny6inq puMateo Hn r.
~ - -, ~ 49, 80 esss , $ T Coroner