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The Republican journal., 1889-12-12
Belfast National Bank.

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF the stockholders Of
L the Belfast National Bank for the choice Of
directors and the transaction of any other bust
ness that may come legally before them will he
held at their banking room on Tuesd y, Jan. IA,
1890, at 10 A. N.
A. II. BRADBURY, Cashier.
Belfast, Dec. 8, lSS9.-5w50
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Notice Of Annual Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
L MERCHANTS MARINE RAILWAY COM
PANY will be held at the store of Messrs. }. W
Frederick 4 Co., on Wednesday, January 1, 1890,
at 2 O'Clock P. VI. The object Of the meeting is to
elect five directors, also for the transaction of any
other business that may come before said meeting
CHAS. W. FREDERICK,
Secretary and Treasurer
Belfast, Dec. II, 1SS9-3w50
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NOTICE.

Ill persons indebted to DIR. J. S. COLE are re-
II quested to settle before January |, 1880, as /
to leave the State and after that date ali I'm.
settled accounts will be left with my attorney for
collection. J. S. COLE, NJ. d.
Swanville Dec i, ISS9.-3w50
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gsrk, WANTED gxeERlsNcgg NOT

WI IN manent positions guaranteed. SAL
AIRY ard EXPENSES, or liberal COM
mission. PAY weekly) Special advantages to
beginners. Stock complete with fast selling special
lcs lie guarantee rhdt ddcertiSe. Address
6LtN BROS, Nurserymen, Rochester, n. Y. This
house is reliable) 4t50*
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| HAVE ALL KINDS OF
Sewing Machines

Tor sale or to rent. Also repair old machines,
furnishing new parts. | have large stock of
NEEDLES of all kinds on hand.
TYLER CROCKETT.
Searsport, Dec, TO- IsSg-6w5O
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Pre- We MT S

Apoplexy, but cures Paralysis, Rheumatism, Heart
Disease, Angina Pectoris Chronic Bronchitis Liver
Complaint, Kidney and Bladder trouble, Dys-
peps.a, &c, sc.
For Sale by all druggists. Price 81 bottle. six
bottles for So. Send to DIR. F. S. HUTCHINSON & co
Enoshurgh Falls Vt, L. S. A., for circulars, test
,rontole and : treatise on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
ST. JOSGPH'S HOME FAIR.

The Pretty Picture at the Home of the
Sisters of Peace.
The Sisters of the Peace opened fair
at St. Joseph's Orphans Home, No. 20
Grand street, last evening, for the pur-
pose of paying off the SIS, 600 debt resting
upon the Home.
1t is the intention of the Sisters to rear
new structure. The present one is
overcrowded, and the good work they are
dong in providing for and educating
homeless little ones is unQuestionable.
The admirable skill and taste dis
badly surpasses that of any OF
the numerous fairs which lately have
called forth the artistic talents of
church women all over JERSEY City.
The parlors of the home are q
dream Of beauty. Arches and
of flags, bunting and flowers meet the
eye at every turn, and ornamented
booths at which are displayed fancy ar
ticles of every conceivable shape and de-
sign are neatly arranged in every nook
and corner, and presided over by bevieS
of fair women and maidens.
TO the right on entering one is first at
tracted by beautifully decorated booth
in charge of Miss N. Walsh, Miss X.
McPaull, Miss X. Walsh, Miss A. Fanne-
gan, Misses M. and f. Murphy, Miss
Laurence and Miss M. Cunnion.
Opposite this charming booth is the
Orphans table, in charge of Mrs. j. B.
Ferry, assisted by Misses L. and A. Con-
molly. Miss Mamie BOYLE, Miss Lou Nc
Hugh, Mrs Harrigan and Miss Fl.
Wheeler A number of very pretty
article, the handwork of the sisters, is ex-
hibited here.
The Children of Mary Table is in
charge of Misses K. and S. Salmon, Miss
Cora Hickey, Miss A. Fitzhenry, Miss NJ.
Shay, Miss A. Dowling and Miss M. Glib
bons A beautiful assortment of silver
ware glistens among the many pretty
articles on exhibition on this table
The st. Joseph's table is In charge OF
Mrs. John Kelly and Miss Kelly, and the
table of the Sacred Heart is under the
supervision of Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs. Cum
mings and Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
Refreshments are served by Mrs. Brod-
erick, Mrs. K. O'Keefe and Miss I. Cor
don,
Counsellor Kelly opened the fair in the
absence of Mayor Cleveland, who was de-
tanned by the pressure of business and
previous social engagements.
Prof. Ferry, with his trained choir OF
thirty boys, rendered excellent music.
An elaborate green silk banner, with
life size picture of Columbia and the
Maid of Erin painted thereon, the work
of the Sisters, will be contested for by
several organizations. The fair will re-
main open for some time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
Second District Democrats.

The Second District Democratic AS
sociation held an enthusiastic meeting
last evening at $40 Grove street. About
125 members were present. The follow
ing were the officers elected for the ensu-
ing year:-Philip Tumulty, president;
James f. Kelley, first vice president;
James F. Cannon, second vice president
John McKeon, secretary, and John Nc
Entee, treasurer. After the election
speeches were made by Street Commits
sioner Tumilty, Assemblyman Byrne,
Police Commissioner Kelley, County
Superintendent James r. Cannon and
Freeholder Hennessy.
1t is the intention of the association to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
FRANK EMMONS MISSING.
He Started for New York Tuesday
Noon and Has Not Since
Been Seen.

The family and friends of Francis S.
Emmons, of Bergen Height, are in great
alarm over his sudden disappearance
that serious harm has befallen him. He
was man of great energy and ability,
and it was not many months after he had
gone into business with Edward f. En-
mons, his brother, that the two had made
themselves conspicuous in business cir
cles The two brothers lately extended
their business by establishing a branch of
their main office in South Bergen, in the
lower section of the city, with ex-Sherif
Cornelius J. Cronan as their partner, and
the firm achieved some notable triumphs
in real estate transactions.
AN ovERwoRKED BRAIN.
Mr.. Frank Emmons' close applicatio n
to business and energetic expedition of il
resulted in rush of blood to the head, and
finally the symptoms of an overWorked
brain began to manifest themselves to his
anxious family. One day recently, as
already reported in these columns, he
made his appearance at Police Headquar-
ters and, accusing himself of all kinds of
impossible things, insisted on being taken
into custody. The tender tact of his wife
finally persuaded him to go home, and he
has since shown signs of recuperation
His family were becoming hopeful for the
best when this last blow came to pros
trate him.
Last Tuesday he left home to go to
New York. He seemed to be in excellent
spirits and his departure from home
aroused no misgivings. He went to the
jackson avenue station and was seen on
train bound for Communipaw He has
not since returned, nor has any trace OF
him been secured. Fruitless search has
been made for him, and, finally, in
despair, Mr.. Edward Emmons asked the
police to assist in finding him.
MIR. EAIBioNs' STATEMENT.
Mr. E. f. Emmon's was visited at his
office this morning. In response to the
reporters enquiries, he said;-
"The facts of my brothers disappear
anse are as follows: You recollect that
about two months ago he temporarily lost
his mind, but shortly after that he i'm
proved, and we finally sent him to farm
| belonging to a personal friend in the
Berkshire Hills. He returned from there
| last Friday considerably improved, and
stayed here Saturday and Sunday. Mon
day afternoon he went over to New York
| to see friend, and he returned in much
better spirits. Tuesday afternoon he was
to go again on the same errand. He left
his house. No. 6S Monticello avenue at
one o'clock, and went to the Jackson ave
nue. station and took the train to New
York. and that is all we know absolutely
of his movements Yesterday afternoon
we placed the matter in the hands o& the
Jersey City and New York police for
them to make general search"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
pAsHEs ABoUT TOWN.

Samuel Jones, young son of Jackey
Jones. of No. Q Engine, was knocked
down by horse on Bergen avenue yes
terday and slightly hurt. He was taken
home.
The police of the Fourth Precinct are
trying to get up library. They would
be much obliged for any donations in
literature an appreciative public may
give them.
The Board of Trade will meet Monday
evening. Among other things to be done
is the election Of officers and directors
under the amendment.
Nearly every one with influence in the
city seems ready to help the Charity Goa
cert in one way or another, and next
Thursday evening promises to be a bril-
liant aud enjoyable occasion at the Taber-
nacle.
John Silk, brakeman employed on
the Pennsylvania Railroad, fell from the
top OF a moving freight train while cross
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
A RING FOR MIR. ROWE.
The Enoch j. Smith Association Honors
the Counsellor.

@N@O ~N~~~N~~ A@c~~ --SS~'
the Counsellor.
Counsellor Norman l.. Rowe had occa-
sion to feel proud and happy last night.
Yesterday was the fiftieth anniversary of
Mr. Rowe's birthday. and the Enoch j.
Smith Association, of which Mr. Rowe
for many years has been one of the most
convivial and leading spirits, in order to
testify to their appreciation of the man
and his many admirable qualities, pre-
sented him last night with a beautiful
diamond ring valued at $3.50.
The hall of the association at the corner
of Warren and Montgomery streets was
jammed with members af the association.
the Pavonia Yacht Club and other guests,
when Counsellor Tom Noonan, in one of
his characteristic effusions of sentiment
and wit, made the presentation.
William Meschutt, the restaurateur,
presided, and on his left sat James
Braden, Mr.. Rowe's jovial law partner.
Mr.. Rowe was taken completely by
surprise and it was said on good author
ity that there were tears in his eyes as
Mr.. Noonan approached him with the
ring.
In reply Mr.. Rowe said that he could
recall no special act for which he could
look upon the gift as a reward. He made
neat and appropriate speech.
A session followed, which, for genuine
sociality eclipsed any of the previous
sessions that have made the association
famous.
Refreshments were served in abun-
dance and an entertainment furnished
bv professional talent included the Cecil
ian Quartette. Messrs. Murphy and Nc
Clanigal, of Scanlon's troupe; William
Hageman, Charles Mulburn, the Scots
Mascots, Thomas Casey, Messrs. McElrov
and Debit and scores of others.
Prominent in the audience were:-
Enoch j. Smith, Frank McNamee JUS
tice Wanser, ex-Sher.f Heintz, Dr.. Will
liam Dimond, John Q. Bird, Depot
Master James Kelly, William Hunt,
William Thompson. Building Inspector
James C. Clark, City Collector P. H.
O'Neill, Louis Heller, Mr.. McCarte. Fire
Commissioner Peter Madden, Andw. Hall,
Archibald White, Thomas Cummings,
Stuart Hagan, Freeholder KimmerIy,
Hank Simon, Commodore Middledorf, Of
the Pavonia Yacht Club; c. j. Milton,
Patrick Powers, ex-Police Commissioner
O'Donnell, Thomas Brown, M. McHugh,
Mr.. Buckinham, Al. Mahn, Ed German
and W. Thompson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

of affairs unjust to the appellants. We
should petition the Legislature to remedy
the matter, if only by the addition Of
another citizen"
The commissioners ask each appellant
to swear that his property is not worth
the fixed valuation. We cannot compel
them to swear that they have fairly as
sessed their own property. These things
are not right.
II do not propose to let the matter rest
on the opinion of counsel. We seem
to be powerless now to have wrongs
redressed, but l shall agitate the
subject, and if we cannot secure better
state of things next year we had better
give our property to the city and abandon
HORRIBLE EXAMPLES
Several cases OF alleged unequal and
unfair taxation were presented. q.
Stohn, of No. 63 Bleecker street is assessed
at $1,000, and claims that his property is
worth only 81, 600, and that he would dis
pose of it tor that sum.
Gustav Schoenberg is mechanic, who
lives at No. 449 Nelson avenue. His little
house was assessed in 1883 for 500, and
his taxes were $20.S6 1t is assessed this
year at 50, 700, and his taxes are $3.50.
George McEwan asked if any one pres
ent had had his valuations reduc II below
those of last year, and the chairman and
a few others said they had been reduced
a few cents. Mr. McEwan gave it as his
opinion that the Board of Appeals does
not intend to alter its figures, and that
appellants only waste time in making
application.
Martin Logan wanted to be reported
correctly He told the story of his inyesti-
CATION of the assessment rolls until
stopped by order of the commissioners.
II am authoritiyely informed, said he,
that Mr.. Lawrence asked the Corpora
tion Counsel if could not be prevented
from investigating the books, and subse-
quently the clerk refused me access to
them. There has been no personal inves-
tigation of property by the commission
ers, save in few cases. They cannot stop
you or me from examining the books. |
tell you, gentlemen, if you want relief
you have got to put your hands in your
pockets, and go down and compel the
commissioners to make an equal assess
ment throughout the city,"
A. A. Francke made motion that the
association prevail on it's Assemblymsu 4 to
introduce a bill in the Legislature proyid-
ing for the election by the people of a
commissioner from each district, to con-
stitute the Board of Appeals in the mat
ter of assessments; and the motion was
adopted.
George McEwan moved that commit
tee of five be appointed to wait upon
Mayor Cleveland, to present evidences Of
inequality of taxation, and urge him to
cause the commissioners to rectify the
assessment, or to remove them
from office. He advocated his
motion in fiery little speech,
and after a general talk in which the
mustached, excited Teuton got in more
than his share and could not be repressed,
the motion was adopted, and the chair
appointed as the committee, Messrs. Nc
Evan. Logan, Carling, Klierath and
Ford. The president and secretary were
added to the committee, and after fur
ther and long discussion on the general
subject the meeting adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
A NEW FERRY HEARING.
Kickers From the Other Side
Address a Committee of
New York Aldermen.

The Committee on Ferries and Fran
men yesterday listened to arguments for
and against the institution of ferry to
this city from the foot of West Thirteenth
street.
There is no opposition to the establish
ment from this side of the river, and only
metropolitan ''kickers" were represented.
Alderman David J. Barry presided
OPPOSITION.
The committee had expected to ratify
their favorable report of last meeting, but
for the appearance of W. Fl. Delamater,
who opposed the establishment of the
ferry at that point. II would interfere
with his business, he said, by blocking
the bulkhead there
John w. Riordan, of the firm of Charles
y. Buckl q Co., lumber merchants of
Thirteenth street, also opposed the new
ferry at that point.
IN FAVOR
Il. HI. Thorne, a produce dealer in the
new West Washington Market, said that
the ferry would be boon to marketmen
there. They were driven from their old
stand at Vesey street, he said, to make
way Tor improvements, and he thought
that no one firm or corporation should be
permitted to stand in the way of improve
ments.
Those who advocated the new ferry did
not insist that it's terminal be located at
Thirteenth street, but thereabouts. If it
went below Twelfth street. Mr. Riorden
said, much difficulty would be lexper-
fenced in disposing of the franchise, as no
ferry would bid for it. The establish
ment of the new market at Gansevoort
square has done more to increase the as
sessed valuation of property in that part
of the city than any iron or lumber cor
poration that had been there for forty
years.
FACILITIES.
In the matter of facilities possessed by
West Thirteenth street, for accommodate
ing the traffic that would accrue from a
ferry at that point. with horse car line
also in operation, the clerk reported that
Mayor Grant and Board of Public Works
Commissioner Gilroy visited the locality
on Tuesday night to satisfy themselves of
the reports of its facilities, but have as
yet made no report.
Bethune street, a short distance below
the proposed site, was suggested, and at
the next meeting the committee will an
nounce their opinion on the matter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

A fire broke out this morning on the
top floor of the building, No. 1o5 Morris
street, occupied by the A. B. Cleveland
Seed Company, and damaged the prop
erty TO the extent of S175. The prompt
action of the tiremen prevented serious
confagration.
Some children playing with matches at
No. 95 Steuben street set fire TO the house
last night and burned $50 worth of furni-
ture. The house was owned by William
MahOnnV
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
COUNTY RECORDS In PERIL.
A Blaze Beneath Their Store Room
Luckily Controlled.

Blaze Beneath Their Store Room
Luckily Controlled.
The records at the Court House had a
narrow escape from being consumed to
ashes this morning.
At about nine O'Clock plumber
crawled through a narrow man-hole be-
meath the County Clerks Office to exam
inc gas pipe, which was beneath the
inner office where the records of the
court and the filed contracts are kept.
While making his examination the can
die he carried set fire to some packing
about the pipe and at once a blaze fol-
lowed.
The plumber halloed for water half
dozen times and Clerk Gritten, who was
surprised at plumber taking anything
milder than whiskey, concluded some
thing was wrong. He opened the win
dow and jumped to the ground which
was but four feet down and peered in
the manhole.
"Water, water, for Gods sake water.
the house is on fire." the plumber
shouted.
Mr. Gritten called for the water cooler
which was passed to him. but it was too
large to go through the hole, and the
water was passed in by the glass full. This
didn't hurt the fire, and Mr.. Gritten
jumped back into the building where he
met Deputy County Clerk Fisher, who re-
membered that there was trap door be-
meath d heavy desk. This was raised
and tools were obtained to pry up the
disused trap
When this had been done the fire was
extinguished. Examination showed that
the beams and flooring had been blazing
and they were much charred. Had the
fire not been extinguished when it was
the records would have surely been
destroyed, for they are not in a vault,
and the room they are kept in is no more
fireproof than an ordinary frame house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
HONORING MR.. BENSON.
The Board of Education Present Him
with Resolutions.

The Board of Education Present Him
with Resolutions.
A beautifully engrossed set of resolu-
tions was presented to ex-Director C. H.
Benson, of the Board of Education, last
night at the meeting of the Board.
In eager anticipation of the event all
but four of the school principals were
present, as were also the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners, Mayor Cleve-
land, Sheriff Davis, Clerk John Boyd, of
the Board of Freeholders and others.
Mayor Cleveland, in a few remarks,
presented the token of esteem of his late
fellow member to Mr.. Benson, who, in a
feeling speech, expressed his great pleas
rre at this beautiful token.
The resolutions were handsomely
framed and were on parchment about
two and one-half feet wide and three feet
long.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

The body of an unknown man was
found floating in the water at the Gap,
foot of Washington street, late last night
by the watchman in Morris e. Cummings
establishment there. Pawn tickets, rep
resenting cigar holder, made out in the
name of Wright, and a coat, to j. Al
brecht, were found in the pockets.
The body was taken to Speer's Morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

Mrs. S. l.. Dear, mother of j. A. Dear,
of the Euening Journal, died at the home
of her son, at No. II Belmont avenue, last
evening after an illness of only three
days, from heart trouble. Shewas seven
ty-five years OF age, and a remarkably
and physically up to within few weeks
nf har death
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
THE WINTER RECESS.
Schools to be Closed From December
goth to January 9th.

Schools to be Closed From December
goth to January 9th.
Bids were received last night at the
meeting of the Board of Education for
the supply of coal and the contract was
awarded to James Coyle. freeman A.
Smith was awarded the contract for
janitors' supplies.
MISS Becky Walsh was fortunate
enough to be the only teacher appointed
at the meeting and she was assigned to
School No. 20.
A resolution was adopted asking the
Board of Street and Water Com
missioners to flag the yard of
School No. o. and another resolution
took the same course instructing the diff
ferent schools to close from Friday after
noon, December 20, and reopen January
6. After appointing Peter Beggans jan
itor Of School No. II the Board adj
journed.
non 1nronpt.rur,t, txrss trr FEE-uA Nf,s Prrrc
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
REPAIRS Needed at Snake Hin,

Director Bruggemann and Freeholtlers
Kimmerly and Ellis, as Committee on
Public Grounds and Buildings, visited
Snake Hill yesterday. They made care
full examination of the condition of the
buildings and concluded that the outside
of the almshouse should be painted and
that the roof should be repaired.
They also found that the roof of the old
mems pavilion needed repairs and that
the roof the Penetentiary was in the same
condition
There were number of minor repairs
to the buildings that should be made, and
the committee will probably ask the Com
mittee on County Institutions to recon-
mend the Board to have the work done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
Held for the GRAND Jurx.

John Barnes, an insurance collector,
living at No. 147 Ocean avenue, who was
arrested some days ago by Constable
Dillaway for embezzling S2S from the
funds of the Prudential Insurance Com
pany, was held yesterday afternoon by
Justice Lowy to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

hold their meetings monthly. The as
sociation will send about hundred men
to attend the inauguration OF Governor
Albeit, and Assemblyman Byrne says
that he will look after the interests of the
Second Assembly district delegation and
promises to have an elegant spread
awaiting his constituents. The commit
tee appointed to draft rules and bylaws
were:-James Tumilty, John McKeon
and James Hennessy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
1t Was Twenty-eight Better.

An error crept into the score of the Vol
unteer and Paramount score yesterday.
Mr.. George H. Lusch of the Volunteers
was credited with Ia 1t should have
been l42. Care is exercised to have the
types correct, but mistakes will occasion
ally occur. This error is rectifed, as all
others will be, as many preserve the
NEWS scores to Keep the record of the
clubs and bowlers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13
Three Months for a sandDagger.

In the Court of Special Sessions this
morning Charles Eastley was found
guilty Of assault aud battery on August
Strauss. He is the man who sandbagged
his employer. He got three months in
the Jail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-13

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 1S-For East
ern New York, New Jersey and Eastern
observation-disclosures fair today fol-
lowed by much colder, fair on Saturday.
westerly winds.
For Western New York and Western
fair, northerly
winds. Cold wave in Western Pennsyl-
vania.