The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-16
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.


TAMPRRIsG WITH CARS ON THE RAILRoAD.-on
several recent occasions the cars OF the Washington
through train have been uncoupled between Phila-
delphia and Trenton so that when the train would
Start from a certain station one more OF the cars
the superintendent OF the New Jersey Railroad, IN
which II is charged that these acts have taken place
with the connlvance OF one OF the officers OF the
company.
FIRE IN AN OIL FAcroRY.-At half-past three
O'Clock yesterday morning fire broke out in the oil
factory in Provost street, near PavOnia avenue,
owned by Bachman Co., Maiden lane, New York.
The fire was first observed In the portion OF the
building which Is constructed mainly OF wood, and
spread so rapidly that the poor people who occupy
,enements in the vicinity became alarmed and be-
fore the engines had commenced to work the streets
were crowded with people, The heat was intense and
was felt one block distant: but as soon as Engine
No. 4 turned on powerful stream the raging ele-
ment was queed and the front portion OF the GUILD
ing was partially saved. The loss on stock is set
down at $50, O00 machinery, $4,000; other losses,
5000; partly insured in Connecticut and New YORK
nent Is satisfied that the building was fired by
river thieves who haunt that portion Of the river
lying between the Jersey City and PavOnia ferries.
HObOken.
THE NORRIS AND ESSEX RAILROAD COMPANY are
about to eonstructa line Of railroad from the east
end OF the Bergen tunnel skirting along the foot Of
the hill as lar as Weehawken, and terminating IN
the docks occupied by the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company.
THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING CAsE.-Loebe, who
was accidentally shot at the Hamburg House BY the
barKeeper lies at ST. Marys Hospital, and consul
taton of physicians will be necessary before the bull
let be extracted. The ball lodged in the corner
ofthe right eye fracturng the cartilage OF the nose
and glancng In an oblque direction, settled behind
the olfactory membrane.
COmmunipaw.
THE STOCK YARDS-During the past week 24S cars
arrived at the stock yards containing 2,46l cattle,
s9S7 hogs and 5,277 sheep. There were slaughtered
314 cattle, s, 1888 hogs and ABA sneep
Hudson City.
THE FIRE COMPANIES AND THE PoLICB-An order
was issued yesterday by the Fire Commissioners OF
Hudson City instructng the foremen Of the fire CON-
panies to furnish the Chief of Police with key to
each of the engine houses, in order that when fire
breaks out the patrolmen in the vicinity may have
free access 10 the engines and that no unnecessary
delay may take place when the fire companies are
aroused The police will also have access to the
bell tower from which they can obtain full view Of
the city and ascertain the locality OF a fire.
Harrison.
THE HARTUNG MYsTERY.-After taking consider.
able more testimony in this case on Friday night
the Coroner's inquest was adjourned at a late hour
till next wednesday. The evidence adduced at the
last meeting simply cOrroboratlon OF The facts
already stated in yesterdays HERALD. At the same
time that 1t Is perfectly proper, SO long as particle
OF doubt remains as to the real cause OF the boys
be made, 1t ID true, too, that there appears to be
large amount OF unnecessary time used IN arriving
at solution Of the mystery. Public anxiety and
excitement ought to be alayed at once
Newark.
A CANNIBAL commandments morning
few roughs congregated opposite the saloon of Mr..
Simpson, in Broad street. and kicked up row. De-
tective McWiams attempted to arrest some OF
them, when an individual named Thomas Grady
cOntrived to bring his teeth IN contact with the
officers thumb and gently bruised 1t to jelly. The
rOwdies all escaped in consequence; but Grady in the
afternoon was tapped on the shoulder and conveyed
70 the station house, where he was locked up for
trial.
DEMISE OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.-Late on Friday
night Mrs. Phoebe r. Goble. who had reached an age
eight years beyond the allotted fourscore gath
cred to her fathers at her late residence No. 900
Broad street. Her death Is believed to have been
even then owing to an attack OF apoplexy. De-
ceased was widely known IN this city and deeply
respected for her amiaDility. She was early ident
fed with the foundation of the Foster Home.
Elizabeth.
VISIT OF NEWARK Observation-Disclosures Baker,
Lord. Scott and Stansby visited Elizabeth Friday
and were received by Mayor Grer and the members
Of the Common Council. They were entertained at
the residence OF Mr.. A. W. Domack and prolonged
their visit up to late hour.