The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-05
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.

Jersey City.
ST. MATHEWS CHURCH DESTROYED by FIRK.-At
two o'clock yesterday morning IRE broke out in
ST. Matthew's church, on Sussex street, and within
two hours the building was In ruins. The fire
originated In defective nue OF o stove which the
men engaged in repairing the organ failed to see to
water, SO that the efforts OF the lremen were sue.
cessful only IN saving the surrounding buildings.
The loss is $40 on which there is the following
insurance:-Hudson County Mutual, s5,OOO Jersey
City, $4,000; Columbia, OF New York, $4,000. The
congregation OF this church Is the Oldest church or.
Dr. Matson Among those who rendered Ell eect Ise
assistance at the fire were Judge Bedle and Leon
Abbott
The BODY OF LANE, the Harrison constable Ia
still concealed beneath the waters Of the Hackensack
river. Seven boats were employed yesterday and
the day before in the search which proved Ruthless
strong effort will be made tomorrow to bring the
body to the surface by means OF ordnance. The
desolate widow Ia convalescent.
THE SroLL MISUNDERSTANDING the extra
ordinary efforts OF the police ever since last Sunday
morning, regarding the capture Of Leonhardt
Schumm, the alleged murderer of Cornelius Stoll,
the arrest OF the former has not yet been effected
On Friday night Mayor Peddie, doubtless In response
to public opinion as expressed In the HERALD
q communication 90 the Common Council call
ing attention to the fact that Schumm was still at
large, and suggesting that such action should be
taken In the matter as to the Council would seem
right and proper The matter was referred to the
Finance Committee, SO that nothing can now be
done for another month. The people are surprised
that the Mayor has not acted OF his own voiition
and offered suitable reward. But then, is IRON
icaIy remarked, StoIl was only poor German
correct report OF the supposed murderer's up.
gsaranco has not yet found its way in print.
He was about thirty-twO wears OF age rather
above the medium height, and OF stout build. He
was OF sandy complexion and had dark reddish hair.
Yesterday Coroner Clure filed the inquisitorlal docu
ment with Mr.. Dusenbury. the County Clerk. The
search for Schumm is undated.
Paterson.
BREvITIEs.-Boy chors are being introduced in the
Episcopal churches OF Paterson.
A fine four oar and coxswain gig is being built by
George Roahr, OF New York CITY, to be given to the
boat club which receives the highest number OF votes
church.
Tolerably good skating in Paterson yesterday.
The first curling match OF the season came OF yes.
terday morning on the pond OF the Paterson Curling
quarter hour, In which Mr. ]. r. Smith (skp) and
Mr.. Flynn, Of the Paterson Club. scored thirteen,
against seven BY Mr. Alexander Phillips, OF the This
tie Club OF New York, and Mr.. Jameson, OF the
Paterson Club. The ice was in very good condition
Trenton.
ACCIDENTAL four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the scafYoldlng employed in the painting OF the
County Court House gave way and three painters.
named Whitaker, Garwood and Day, were precipi-
tated to the ground receiving severe injuries par.
hcularly Garwood, whose condition is critical.
PARDON OF DYING CoNvICT-INTEREsTISa IN
CIDENTs OF Hrs CAREER. Yesterday afternoon the
three P. M. train for New York conveyed the pros.
trate form OF convict named Frank whitby at
tended by sorrowing mother and brother en- route
for his home in Toronto Canada. whitby is six
feet four inches In height, and when he
came TO the prison, about two years and
half ago, was an athletic, robust man.
but owing TO a. wasting consumption, he
not many days to finger this side the grave He Is q
deserter from the British army In Canada for about
six years, and was once captain In Mosby's guer
ias. He came to Morris county, in this State some
three years since, and was soon after arrested and
convicted there on charge Of attempted burglary
and sentenced TO the state Prison Tor i've years
and six months, ana had served about half his
time. Shortly after his arrival in the prison his
health failed lhlm and the Official ply sclan OF the
institution, DR.. Bodlne, entertaining no hopes OF
his recovery, submitted his case 10 the Court OF
Pardons, with an urgent request to extend its
cemency TO him. After much temporizing and hest
taton the court 81 length reluctantly granted him
release ana his amilywere te.egraphed In Canada
and came here during the week to convey him home
Since Whitby deserted from the English army his
FOL ks nothing OF his Whereabouts or occupation
till few days ago. when. applehendlng approaching
dissolution, he apprised them by telegraph OF his
location and condition.