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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
THE CHECKS WERE BAD.
But Haber Cannot be Held ON Capias for
Issuing Them.

But Haber Cannot be Held on Capias for
Issuing Them.
Counsellor Collins, on behalf of w. j.
Haber, this morning applied to Judge
Knapp to have the writ of cdpids I'D re-
spondendatnl quashed under which he is
held. The cause alleged for the issuing
of the capias was that during March OF
This year Haber went to Francis Monahan
and represented that he was doing busi-
ness at the rate of S65, 900 year.
A couple of days later Haber asked
Monahan for loan of S575, and in re-
turn gave him a check for $500. This
check was used in the usual course OF
business, and was finally protested. but
before this happened Haber, it was al
legged, gave a second check to Monahan
for $3.50 and borrowed 500 in cash from
him. When the first check was pro-
tested Haber, it was said, made it good
by giving another check, which, like its
two predecessors, was also protested.
About this time Haber made an assign
ment and Monahan brought suit. Su-
preme Court Commissioner Romaine
took the testimony in the case.
Counsellor Collins maintained that
there was no evidence of fraud found in
these proceedings and for that reason
asked the court to quash the writ of
capias and admit the defendant to COM
mon bail.
Counsellor Beekman opposed this mo-
tion, but Judge Knapp decided that the
afhdavits in the case were not sufficient
and the writ was quashed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
TWO RIGHT OF WAYS.
Steps to Condemn Property for the Bergen
Neck and Lafayette Roads.

Steps to Condemn Property for the Bergen
Neck and Lafayette Roads.
This morning Judge Knapp, on appli-
cation of the Lafayette Railroad Com
pany, through Counsellor John L
Conover, appointed ex-Mayor Charles
H. O'Neil, John Reid and ex-Judge
Garrick commission to condemn the
lands of the Van Horn estate and other
property adjacent.
The land required is five hundred feet
in length along the Morris Canal. The
property owners were represented by
Counsellor Randolph Palmer.
This road is to be span from the Cen
tral Railroad of New Jersey and is to be
constructed for the benefit of the Griffin
Iron Works and the zinc works.
Ex-Judge Garrick, DR.. Benjamin Edge
and eX-Mayor Charles H. O'Neil were
appointed by Judge Knapp to condemn
the lands of the Cadmus estate wanted
by the Bergen Neck Railway Company.
Counsellor Collins appeared for the
company and Colonel Fuller represented
Bayonne City on account of large tax ar
rears. Counsellor Kennedy cared for the
interests of other property owners on the
route and Lawyer Taylor looked after the
interests of parties holding mortgages on
the property.
Mr.. Kennedy objected to the Commits
sion because he thought Bayonne people
would know valuations better and also
because the same gentlemen had con-
demned other land, but the appointments
were made in spite of him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
NO ONE TO BLAME.

The Digester Exploded and Killed Some
One and That's All About 1t.
Coroner Brackner last night concluded
the inquest into the responsibility for the
death of Frederick Greenwald, who was
killed by the explosion of a 'fdigester'
engine in Gross candle factory on the
10th inst
Rudolph Rochedeschelle testified that
he had worked for Gross & Co. seventeen
years, and for the last two years was the
engineer there; ne had no license He
did not know what caused the accident
He said the rubber on q part of the
machine blew off in the morning, but he
fixed it, Fifteen minutes before the ex-
plosion he saw the foreman at the vent of
the "digester"
Duane Searle, of No. 1853 Grand street,
testified that he was chief engineer in
Colgate and Co.'s Soap Works, and had
been there ten years ago. He had no
license, for it was not necessary in this
State. When Colgate 81 Co. sold the
"digester" to Gross 81 Co., two years ago,
it was in perfect order, and without a
flaw While in use at the soap works the
digester carried from 225 to 130 pounds
pressure, although it could stand 500
pounds.
Policeman HRrrigan gave evidence as
to the explosion and sending for an am
bulance.
DR.. Converse testified that Greenwald's
death was caused by the injuries received
by the explosion.
The jury rendered verdict that the
deceased came to his death from an ex-
plosion, and attached no blame to any
anV.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
THE BOOKS REFUSED.

An Incident in the Surgical College Case
Hearing.
The examination of the New Jersey
Medical and Surgical College case was
continued before Commissioner Isaac
Romaine this morning.
Cornelius j. Rooney, clerk to the Board
of Health, was present, and the minutes
of that Board recording the application
and refusal to register Dr. Emil Kirch-
gessner on a diploma issued by the New
Jersey Medical and Surgical College
were submitted in evidence.
The application and refusal were dated
Wednesday, September 18, 1889.
DR.. Joseph L. Broughton was sworn.
He testified that he was the son of DR..
Luke p. Broughton, president of the
college and a brother of DR.. Mark A.
Broughton, member of the faculty.
He himself did not hold any official
position. r. Broughton, his sister, was
at present registrar of the college. She
lived at No. 70 South Washington square,
New York. The college was closed dur
ing Christmas vacation and would re-
main closed till January 6.
The registrar had charge of the account
books, the list of pupils and their resi-
dences. The books Were kept in the col
lcSS IOOUlS.
Counsellor Winfield, of the Health
Board, asked Mr.. Seymour to produce
those books.
Don't know whether / will or not, !"
replied Mr.. Seymour
Mr. Winfield-Then may have to sub
pena you.
Mr.. Seymour-All right. Tll give you
the same dose.
Mr.. Winfield must have those books.
Mr.. Seymour-That remains to be seen.
Mr.. Winfield-When do you wish to go
on with the case?
Mr.. Seymour Now.
Mr.. Winfield.-All right. Send DR..
Broughton for the books"
DIR. Broughton.-I haven't the keys.
Mr.. Winfield When do you want the
hearing continued.
Mr.. seymour-Next Monday at ten
o'clock?
Mr.. Winfield-No, sir.
The continuation of the hearing was
finally set down for the afternoon of Jan
nary
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
mondays n1ortgage Cremation.

Pastor John l.. Scudder, of the Taber-
nacle Congregational Church, has issued
circular to the general public asking
everybody to join in celebrating the free
dom of his church from an indebtedness
of twenty-five years standing. A jubilee
will be held at the church on Monday
evening, December 80, during which the
$4,000 mortgage which has hung like an
wears T will be cremated and go nm MIN IN
smoke to the glory of God" Prior to the
ceremony addresses will be made by
Mayor Cleveland and the Rev. Drs. Brett,
Ellison. Snodgrass and Mckelvey. Music
will be furnished by the chorus choir and
the Tabernacle brass band. No collection
Will be taken,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
A Conspicuous Irishman Dead.

William Sheridan, a prominent figure
in Irish affairs, died at his home, No. 206
Washington street, yesterday, after a
brief illness He was born in the parish
Kilmore, County Cayan, Ireland, and
came to this country in 1896
Mr.. Sheridan during the past seven
years had been prominent member of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He
was personal friend of DIR. Cronin, who
was murdered in Chicago, and was once
the national delegate of the order in this
country. His funeral will take place at
St. Peters Church, Monday, when a
solemn high mass will be celebrated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Christopher Meyers millions.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 27.-The final
settlement was made in the celebrated
contest over the will Of Millionaire
Christopher Meyer. at New Bruins
wick yesterday, when counsel repre-
senting all the contestants presented
their claims for fees. Stipulations were
presented from Mrs. Meyer and Mrs.
Regensberger, the mother the California
claimant, Mollie Regensberger, which
released them from the contest. 1t was
shown that Meyer had died worth s6,000,-
600, and Judge Cowenhaven was peti-
toned by the lawyers to settle their fees
in proportion to the responsibilities in
Cured.
The Court thereupon awarded Senator
A. V. Schenck, Of New Brunswick,
$4,000. W. P. VOORHEES,, of New Bruins
wick, $1,000, and Day & Rudd, of New
York, $1,000. The executors have now
full liberty TO prove the will and dispose
Of the millionaire's property as he re-
Quegtad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
The weather at Hartnett's.
CHURCH NOTICES.

TABERNACLE, corner York and Henderson
streets The Rev. John I. Scudder win preach
Morning: 1.-THE Advent OF Christi EVENING".
Special praise service, entitled How We Paid
Oh the Mortgage Music by orchestra.
ScoToH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Mercer street,
near yarick. Preaching tomorrow at lu;S0 O. M
and z 80 p. m. by the Rev David Mitchell, hav-
ing ''Old and New Year for subject
SCOTCH CHURCH MISSION, corner Of Grand and
Woodward streets. Services tomorrow az q.
m and p. M; conducted by the Rev. Thomas
Houston, the blind Evangelist.
ST PAuL's NJ. E. CHURCH. Third street, the
Rev d. Haileron, pastor. Preaching by the
pastor at 1890 a. m. and 80 pm.
FREE REFoRMED CHURCH. Grand street. The
Rev Alexander H. Young, of Newton, \. j., viii
preach both morning and evening.
(,HRrsTADELpHIAN EccLEsIA Union Hall cor
ner of Grove and Fourth streets. Mr. G. G.
Vredenhurgh will lecture at 1920 q. n. Mr..
James U Robertson viii lecture at 7.sQ p. N.
Subject The Glory OF God
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
DAsHEs ABOUT TOWN.

Policemen Thau and Routh, of the
Fifth Precinct, are laid up with the
dread grip"
The Bergen Land improvement Asso-
citation meets at No. 142 Ocean avenue
this evening.
Week Of prayer will be observed in the
Wayne Street Reformed and Scotch
Presbyterian Church, the service each
night alternating between them. The
Rev. Thomas Houston, the blind evan
gelist, is to speak every evening
Counsellors Black and Newbold this
morning raised some technical legal OBJ
jeetions to the trial of the Curry award
case by q struck jury on the day set, and
the case has been laid over
Mozart Lodge, I. 0. o. f., will give a
children's Christmas party and encor-
tainment at the Avenue House tomorrow
evening.
The annual Arion's Children's Christ
mas entertainment will occur at kessler' s
tomorrow night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

treated by mob last summer on susplc-
ion of having murdered and concealed the
remains of little Sadie Bloomer, has
brought suit against ID. B. Tilton,. the
leader of the mob, and forty-five of his
followers for $25,0 900 for injuries received
at their hands,
Mrs. Edwards and her husband were
brutally beaten by Tilton and his party,
and both were hung up by the neck sew
eral times until life was nearly extinct in
the effort to make them reveal the place
where they hid the remains of the child
The child was afterward found on the
doorstep of a neighbor totally unhurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
An italian Husbands Suit.

In the case of Gilardoni, of West Hobo
ken, against Barretti, fellow country
man, for alternating his wife's affections,
Counsellor Ryerson this morning asked
the Court to allow the defendant to take
testimony before Supreme Court Com
missioner as to the truthfulness of the
affidavit to the complaint.
This Judge Knapp refused, saying that
it would be in the nature of a trial, but
he would listen to an application of
similar nature concerning any specific
allegations of facts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Parnell a Correspondent.

LONDON, Dec. 2s. 1ss9.-A petition for a
divorce has been filed by Captain O'Shea,
ex-Member of Parliament, against his
wife. The petitioner makes Mr.. Parnell
correspondent and asks for a divorce on the
ground of adultery. The petitioner sets
forth that the acts of adultery were
committed at Eltham, No. "a York ter
race, Regents Park, Brighton, and AL
dington, Sussex, between April, 1886, and
the date of the petition.
In an interview Captain O'Shea said
s'The charges are true, of course, but /
don't claim damages"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
A Suit for Commissions.

Counsellor McEwan made application
70 Judge Knapp this morning on behalf
OF Joseph Won ARK in his suit for commits
slons and per centages against the Metro
polltan Life Insurance Company for an
oruer 70 compel the company to produce
lts SI Dcoks Of account.
Inc plaintiff claims commissions from
January l, 1883, to April !, 1889.
Inc court granted an order for the pro-
uucllon OF only the books of account kept
py Won ARK, and which he turned over to
employe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Arrest ed for Burglarx.

John Miller, aged thirty-two years, of
No. l44 Montgomery street was arraigned
before Justice Stilsing this morning
charged with breaking and entering.
Abont o'clock Of the morning OF Decem-
Der 2l, the cigar store Of Martin O'Mally,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
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Leaped from a Window.

This morning, just after midnight,
Bridget Mclaughlin, aged twenty-five
years, tried to commit suicide. She
jumped from second story window of
her residence, No. 75S Jersey avenue. Her
right arm was broken and she received
other serious injuries. She was taken to
the City Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Pioneer democrats.

The Pioneer Democratic Association
of Hudson county, at the special meeting
held Thursday evening, at Meyers Hall.
elected these officers for the ensuing
r. J. Mcmillan; vice
president, Henry A. Gaede, Jr.; treas
urer. Rudolph Brauman; financial sec
William Bonner; corresponding
secretary, William Estcrbrook, and
Hugh Costello.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
sIcOuade waives Examtnation.

Patrick McQuade, who shot and
severely wounded Joseph Bnckridge in a
quarrel over woman some time ago, was
arraigned before Justice Stilsing this
morning. He waived examination and
furnished bail for his appearance before
the Grand Jury. Philip Tumulty became
his surety in the sum OF g, 500.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

The chaplain acknowledges the follow
ing towards current expenses during the
past week;-From H. t., 50; G. f and w.
K, s. each; Quarterly gives s1; Goods, A.
=, y. ne ASKS 4 Ior at least $500 each quar-
themselves. Received Ia six weeks. ssI92.
Checks or. pledges may be sent to the Rev.
B. r. Phelps, at the hospital, 174 Palisade
avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Robbing the Sugar House.

John McManus and Martin Cosgrove,
two young hoodlums. were arrested this
afternoon by Detective Dalton, for steal.
ing copper wire from Matthiessen &
Wiechers.
This morning McManus and Cosgroye
We're seen to take q quantity of Sthe wire
into Philip Whites junk shop and sell it
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

A suit is pending before Commissioner
Roman between the Gilbert & Barker
Manufacturing Company and Christie
pher Bettman, to recover money. This
morning Counsellor Buskirk, on behalf OF
the company, made application to Judge
Knapp for an rule to prevent Bettman
from transferring any money or property
that he is possessed of until the examine
ton before the commissioner is COM
pleted. The Court granted the rule.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

The TOffey's BECOME the Federal Club.
The Totfey Guard Association held an
important meeting at the Club House
last evening. Despite the fact that the
question of changing the name of the
association was to be determined the at
tendance was not large. The proposition
to change the name to that of the Fed
eral Club" was adopted. The marching
organization will retain the name of the
Toffey Guard
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

The members Of the New Jersey Club
will celebrate New Years eve by holding
musical and social entertainment at
their handsome club house, corner Grand
and Greene streets. Excellent talent has
been provided for the occasion and the
members are anticipating a big time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

Every young man in Jersey City who intends
using New Year Cards should 20 TO L. P. Han
sens. No. as Montgomery street. Weldon Build
ing, and have them written by Prof. j, Foeller
Jr., Artist Penman, one Ct the most expert pen
men in this country. You should always en-
courage those who follow a certain trade as a
livelihood ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

Adolph Reys, aged thirty years. of No.
222 York street, while at work on the
steamship Amsterdam at the Rotterdam
pier, fell into the hold and fractured his
skull He was taken to ChrisU's Hos
pital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Threatens to Sue.

Mrs. Anderson, the mother of the boy
who was kicked in the head by J. C.
and B. r. r. horse, states that she win
sue the company tor damages. The boy
is quite seriously injured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

No. 332 Henderson street, was broken
open and robbed of quantity of cigars.
pany of John Dolan who was arrested for
the crime short time before the robbery
but was unable to find him until yester-
day when he arrested him. Miller was
Io1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
r,uaira nnlIars, yNnrth of Fire.

A slight fire did s12 worth of damage
yesterday afternoon at the residence Of
Mrs. Yerrance, No. 147 Grand street. 1t
was caused by curtain coming in con-
tact with gas jet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

The holiday exercises were held at the
First Uniyersalist Church last even
ing. The event pleased
large audience. The entertainment con-
sisted OF singing and recitations by the
Young people who attended the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Was This Child stranglede

The dead body of boy about seven
months old was found at the head of the
Fourteenth street steps, West Hoboken,
Yesterday afternoon by Dan Henley
The body was wrapped in a newspaper
and tied with piece of blue ribbon.
Coroner Brackner was notified,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

A stone wall is being built on either
side of the Danforth avenue railroad
depot to prevent the banks from caving
in. The station steps will be turned side
WAYS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

Mayor Cleveland will aot keep open
house at the City Hall ON New Years
Day. The Mayors family will spend the
holiday in Morristown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

ELDoRADo, Kan. Dec, eS, 1889. Mrs
Margaret Edwards. who, in companAwith
her husband, Alonzo Edwards, was Nnal-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
Hoboken Briefs.

The Council win not meet until JAN
uary 7th
Ball of the Edward J. Murphy Associa-
tion at Odd Fellows Hall this evening.
Councilman Stanton has entirely fecov-
cred from his late Illness
The annual reception and ball of the
event.
Miss Madeline c. Landau, well known
belle, is spending the holidays in Phila-
delphia
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

rated profuselYthe building and platform.
The cantata, ''Santa Claus & Co." was
the chief presentation. The prominent
actors and The pretty little fairies had been
carefully instructed by Miss Ina Turner
and Miss Durell, and the rendition Of the
piece reflected credit on ali who partici
pated in it,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28
PROBABLY DROWNED.

Mysterious Disappearance of Patrick
1IcCaffrey, of Hobol<en.
A very pretty young girl entered the
Hoboken Police Station this morning and
reported that her father, Patrick Nc
Caffrey, of New York, was missing and
she thought he had been drowned. On
Christmas Day McCaffrey left pier 49,
N. r., on board the Commodore.
He fell asleep ON the deck of the boat
and when it reached this side of the river
he was missing. The captain of
the boat thinks McCaffrey came ashore,
but his daughter thinks he has met with
an accident.
Miss McCaffrey was referred to the
morgue in Jersey City where there are
two unclaimed bodies awaiting identifi-
cation.
sueing DefauIter's Bondsman.
The case of the City of Hoboken against
the bondsmen eff the defaulting Water
Registrar, Michael J. Murphy, will have
a hearing before Referee Charles K.
Cannon after the holidays. Referee
Cannon will shortly make a report of the
amount of the deficiency. The bondsmen
are Theophilus Butte, John Bruining and
Martin Stelies.
Corporation Attorney Minturn is san
guine as to the outcome of the suits, but
Jhe bondsmen will make big fight.
Christmas Trees in Hoboken Churches.
The pretty church of the Holy limo
cence was thronged last evening, it being
the occasion of the Christmas festival and
distribution of prizes. An elaborate pro-
gramme was rendered and everyone pre-
sent made happy by some pleasing token.
At the first M. e. Church last evening
the Sunday school held their annual
Christmas festival and distribution of
prizes.
The church was filed to overfowing
with the scholars and their relatives, and
pleasing programme carried out. After
the programme had been concluded, the
prizes were distributed. Some of the
prizes were quite valuable.
The Christmas festival of the Sunday
school of Trinity Church was held last
night. The scholors marched through
the church, and sang carols, after which
the usual distribution of prizes took
place.
Installing Hobolsen Lodges officers.
The annual election and installation of
officers of Hoboken Lodge No. 35, Z. & A.
M, was held at Cranes Hall last evening.
The following were elected and installed:
Thomas W. Tilden p G. M; w. Dobbs,
p M; A. R. Stilson, w. M; Lewis S.
Weinthal, Sr. W.; Leopold Trickel, Jr
W.; John D. Vinten, Secretary; Ambrose
P, Miller, Treasurer; Waiter Phelps, Sr.
d.; James Lawson, Jr. D., and Z. Jones,
Tyler
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

For dis0rdered liver try HEEcaAn's PILl.s.
Evening journal., 1889-06-10
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. w. w. Taylor of this city,
preached in the Presbyterian Church at
Georgetown yesterday.
Rev. II. C. Mulholland of Irela nd will
lecture in the First Presbyterian Church
tomorrow evening on"A Vew of London
derry During the Memorable Seige Ioi
1888. The lecture will be illustrated.
Bishop Curtis confirmed a class at St
Peters Pro-Cothedral yesterday. Next
Sunday he will confirm a class at ST.
Patrick's. Collections for Mt. st Mary's
Seminary, Md, were taken up in the
Catholic churches yesterday.
Rev. Charles Herzel of Chestnut Hill
Pa, preached at st. Stephens Lutheran
Church last evening. His text was por
tion of Ephesians Nv, Is: May grow ur
unto Him in all things, which is the head
even Christ. The right of confirmation
was administered to nine persons
by Rev. William A. Sadtler
pastor of the church. The choir under
the leadership of G. B. Rhoades, rem
dered some very fine music.