The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-14
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE
NEW JERSEY.


Jerpey City.
Wup SryER was killed last evening by James
Harper opposite the house No 800 Wayne street.
TIN Ryrssr ACCIDENT ON THE SCOTIA James
Reilly. TIE nreman who fell down the hatchway IN
the Cuuard steamship Scotia, died OF his injuries
aud Coroner Burns gave permit Tor burial yester-
day.
A FouspLlNG.--A female infant was found CON-
foriably wrapped up IN flannel opposite the house
No II sussex street last evening. As no one
claimed the lltte wait II was given over 10 the Su-
perintendent Of the Almshouse.
AN INSANE WOMAN named julia Daley, who re-
Gently escaped from the Amshouse at Snake Hi,
was found wandering about the streets a. Two
O'Clock yesterday morning. She presented most
ptiahle appearance and the Recorder directed that
she be detained until the County Physician Ii con-
suited.
A CONDUCTOR RUN OVER AND KILLED ON THE
ERIE RAiLwAy.--At past six O'Clock last evening
John Horton, conductor on the Erie Railway, was
standing at the Grove street crossing waiting Tor
the outgoing train to pass when he was struck by
locomotive which was moving IN the opposite dlrec.
ton. run over and horribly mangled The remains
were collected and taken 10 the depot where an IN.
years OF age The engine which struck him was
attached to the train OF which he had charge: ann
the noise Of the outgoing tram prevented him from
hearing The locomotive behind him.
A QUEER SrORY-PLoTTING NuRDER.-0ne or the
most nshy stories ever put on the market to tempt
Bohem,ans is going the rounds in Jersey City.
German called on the officer In charge OF the police
station and spun long yarn about murder pre-
msdtared. terrible conspiracy ana death to some.
body. He slept q few nights ago In one OF
the police stations in New York city, and
during tine night two other dodgers made the
proposition that he should accompany them TO Jer-
sey, where they would murder and rob some indi-
vdualwho carried money. They actually induced
Inn to proceed across the Jersey City ferry, and
having arrived on the Jersey side ne gave them the
ship and thus ends the story. He describes the men
with seeming precision. but ne cannot give any clue
hats ruarna fall nylt1
keep far from Jersey II they are bent on murder.
Jersey grants no new uia! 70 any bloodstamed
criminal.
HobokeD.
MIsrAKING POLICEMEN FOR BURGLARs.--O officers
Dooey and Jacobus had very narrow escape on
sunday night while on duty IN the neighborhood OF
the office Of the Hoboken Land and Improvement
Company. The Waterman, James Quinn, mlstoDk
them for burglars and opened brisk fire. lie was
taken into, custody and after reprmand ne WIS
discharged.
OUTcRY AGAINST TAxArIoN.-The Common Coun-
Gil Chamber was crowded last evening with taxpay
ers. who assembled to protest against assessments
one man. who is police Oflcer, was assessed $430
on two lots, while another individual was charged
$l07 for the services OF contractor who removed
DIRT from willow street. The assessments have be-
come exorDltant ana the people are determined not
10 submit but to nave the matter fairly invest
gated.
Hudson City.
COURT OF SEssIoNs.-The jury were discharged
yesterday and several for the Special Session
were called up. This, closes the term, after larger
amount OF criminal business than has been trans
acted at any term heretofore. Appeal cases viii be
heard on Thursday.
FooLlSa THE PoLICE-Henry Martin was brought
before Recorder Aldridge yesterday morning on a
charge OF firing on pistol IN the street and was lined
ten dollars O1lcer Mcdowell found whistle In his
possession and 1t Is charged that he whistles aud
fires his at certain times for the purpose OF
expense. As the proof OF this, however, was not
sufficiently convincing Henry was not held on the
charge.
Bergen City.
A COOP HAUL By BURGLARs.--The residence OF Mr..
J. r. Kump, at the corner OF Ocean street and
Claremont avenue, was entered two nights ago by
burglars, who carried or the following articles:-A
black silk dress, full walking suit. vaned az $50;
Paisley long shawl, scarlet centre and gray figured
border, $75; mink collar and mun, $50; an ivory
IF \. b. SIS; large amethyst 's breastp a1r
20. i. k May sist, 1854 valued al 500; set OF
earrings garnet and pearls small SIS; set OF hair
mary TO s gold watch .n epen ac
with gold dial, English lever made by Johnson, Liv
erpoo, sl00: an amethyst circular pin, with bug
book, containing currency ana an ivory cards total
value Of goods stolen, S5l7. No clue 10 tue tn eyes,
but reward IL offered for the recovery or the pro-
perty.
Newark.
THE STALL NURDER.--The police authorities an
nouGce their determination to know no rest until
Schaum or Schumm, the supposed murderer OF
Young Stall, is within their grasp. They traced him.
they say, In the vicinity OF Scranton but lost track
OF MN Whereabouts. There Is a standing reward OF
$3.50 for his arrest and conviction.
The NATIONAL STATE BANK, on the corner OF
Broad and Mechanic Streets formally took possession
yesterday OF the new ana handsome building
erected for The company at a cost OF $40, 900 IN
Agn.h apta ufp I'm old hrtif,p
down soon and splendid iron front building
erected suitable for artists lawyers and spch llke
points rs well as leading citizens were present at
the opening ceremonies Chiefly OF gastronomlcai
description.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEVEN HUNDRED
DoLiARs.--Mr James Lacey keeping saloon corner
OF Warren and Orange streets, made AFFIDAVIT YES
terday in the Police Court charging certain parties
with having robbed him OF ST. 100 under the follow
ing circumstaDces:-0n Sunday evening about halr.
past six O'Clock, he had occasion to change his
pantaloons. and during a temporary absence from
his dressing chamber, where he had left the dis
carded garment, the sum OF $1,1o0, being In one OF
parties who were seen To 20 In the chamber, and
they Will be arrested.
A CRIMINAL CURIOSITY Among the prisoners
arragned before Justice Mills at the Police Court
yesterday on the charge Of being drunk and disor.
derry was one Peter Farrell, o wretched looking
offence he offered the plea tnat he provided
Tor his family, At ali events, ana 70 cor.
roborate his statement ne exhibited to
the magistrate a passbook containing his
account win Miss Margaret Ryan, the corner
grocery keeper. One days account was set forth
10; gin, %; Dor Don %; ale IL:
Dor bon 25; Dor bon 25; pepper, 05." The rsfpill-
ties OF the Court and those present cond not be con-
troled at the reading aloud OF these Items and in
the midst OF the laughter Peter WAS hurried Oil to
Jail Tor limited period.
Trenton.
LADIES' FAIR.--The Irish Roman Catholic ladies
Of this city purpose holding ten days fair, to COM
nence on Wednesday next, in Taylor Hall for the
benefit Of the new Catholic church now In process
OF completion here. The fair will be abuIdantly