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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
THE COUNTY MAY GO BROKE,
Harrison's Threat of Certiorari May
Tie Up the Tax Levy.

The announcement that the town of
Harrison contemplates contest with the
County Tax Board over the twenty per
cent increase the County Board ha
ordered against the ratables of the
town has aroused trepidation concerning
the county tax levy for the next year.
Young Lawyer Davis, who is largely in
terested in Harrison property, says that
the form that proceedings will take will
be that of certiorari directed against
the whole tax levy. The effect of such
a writ might be to tie the tax levy up
pending the litigation, SO that no money
can be collected from the tax payers, and
the county will be without any funds to
carry on its business or even to defray its
current expenses.
THE HARRISON VIEW
SIT may be all right for the County Tax
Board to insist upon Harrison putting her
rateables at such figure as will force her
to bear her fair share of the county ex-
penses,n said Mr.. Davis day or two ago,
''but in its individual operation this gen
eral ukase Will be onerous and unfair. 1t
means that twenty per cent. must be
added to the valuation of every piece of
property in the town. Now suppose my
property is assessed at its full tax value.
To add twenty per cent. to it is to increase
its tax value beyond what it is worth.
''That is a plain violation of the State
Constitution. Then even if it is not
notched up to its full value, it may
be assessed at proportionately more
than the property of my neighbor To
add twenty per cent. to my valua-
ton, and only twenty per cent to his, is
uneven as between him and me; and
practically to force me to pay share of
his tax
1t is suggested that the local authorities
at Harrison will probably adjust such
questions as this, so as to make the
twenty per cent. increase work no in
Justice. But that will be hard job.
NO TROUBLE APPREHENDED.
Counsellor John A. McGrath, who is
the official adviser of the county authori-
ties, was asked this morning concerning
the possible complications that the twenty
per cent. increase may give rise to.
He said that certiorari is only allowed
as a rule for some gross irregularity in
the proceedings OF the record, and
that he did not believe that any
one Supreme Court Judge would
ia ke the responsibility of issuing it. The
whole Bench would have to act on it, and
ne had no idea that the entire Court = ould
countenance any proceedings that would
tie up the county's moneys for year or
for any other period, because it not only
touches the county income but the States
income and the school moneys as well.
1t the litigation threatened by Harrison
were taken, Mr.. McGrath believes the
court will not permit the proceedings to
reach any other part of the tax levy than
that to be collected in Harrison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Court Glonwood, A. O. F.

Court Glenwood, No. 1895. A. o. F. of
A., held an important regular meeting
Monday night at Masonic Hall. on Bergen
avenue. There was very large attend
ance, which was increased by delega-
tion of twenty-five visiting Foresters.
Past Chief Rangers O'Melia. of Court
Jersey City, and Dilo, of Court Hudson,
and Court Greenville's Chief Ranger
were among the visitors. Past Chief
Ranger O'Melia, who was a delegate to
the late convention, made a report of the
proceedings. Court Glenwood is young
but very lively Court. Monday night
fifteen candidates were initiated and
twelve propositions We're received.
Brother Joseph N. Wheelihan, who will
represent the Court on the grand mar
shal's staff, expects that in appearance
and numbers Glenwood will hold its own
with its elder brothers in the grand
parade on September II. Arrangements
were also made for the picnic on the same
day, and everything points to success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
THEY COULDN'T AGREE.
So Mr.. and Mrs. Goode Made Up their
Minds to Part.

So Mr.. and Mrs. Goode Made Up their
Minds to Part.
Warden George Osborne, who is one of
the official Board of Grace NJ. e. Church,
ON West Side avenue, said this morning
that he regretted the publication in the
New York Star, of last Sunday, of the
differences between Mr.. and Mrs Goode,
who are members of the church. Goode'
he said, is an engineer on the Erie; Mrs.
Goode editress of the Domestic's Fashion
Book.
Mrs. Goode was an active worker in the
church, and member of its official Board.
Her husband insisted, after their mar
riage, upon her resigning from the Church
Board, but she refused. A disagreement
followed, and last Saturday Goode left his
wife.
Mrs. Goode is a sister of the widow of
the late DR.. John O. Bird The Doctor
left Mrs. Bird in not over affluent circum-
stances, and for that reason Mrs. Goode
made her home with her.
MY husband and | could not live to-
gether happily" said Mrs Goode today,
sand we separated; thai is all there is.
He wanted me to give up my church
work and this sacrifice / could not make
under the circumstances. wish to say
nothing harsh about Mr.. Goode. | was
surprised when Star reporter called on
me, and dlu not suppose anyone Knew OF
our troubles"
Mr.. Goode said that his wife preferred
church work to home duties. She was
the ouly lady member of the official board
of the church, and he did not con-
slider this proper and asked her
to resign. Money too was another
source of disagreement. He had house
of his own bought by his first wife for
his children, but consented to live with
har. nm (fnffnUQ hn 10
manded the rent of this house
in addition to $50 per month
he allowed her. He concluded to leave.
He said he did not object to her church
work, but did insist upon her retirement
from the official board
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
A FATAL FALL.
The Causeless Arrest of Little Seventh
Street Girl.

The Cause1ess Arrest of Little Seventh
Street Girl.
Chester Arthur Lyons, aged four years.
of No. 342 Second street, fell from the
fence in front of his parents home yester-
day morning and fractured his skull.
He fingered until four O'Clock this
morning, when he died.
His mother came to Police Headquarters
this morning and told Chief Murphy that
she saw Jennie Thompson, aged seven
years, who lives with her mother in the
rear of No. 34414 Second street, throw
water on Chester, causing him to lose his
balance.
The Chief sent Detective Clos to in
vestigate the case. Clos, after carefully
looking it up. came to the conclusion
that the girl in no way contributed to the
boys death
Chester and Jennie were both on the
fence when Mrs. Lyons called out to
Chester from an upper window to get
down. Her call caused the boy to look
up hurriedly, and losing his balance he
fell to the pavement in the yard
The little girl was brought to the Chiefs
office, and after telling her version of the
affair was permitted to go home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
THE CAMERA CLUB.
Their First Outing to the Rockaway
River on Labor Day.

River on Labor Day.
The Jersey City Camera Club had their
first outing on Labor Day. They selected
Boonton, N. j., and went there by the
Delaware and Lackawanna at $50
from Hoboken, arriving at Boonton at
haf-past ten. Those who had never
visited Boonton before were at once
struck with the beauty and diversity of
the scenery.
Leaving the depot the Morris canal
was reached by a short cut along the rail
up, an incline as high up
North Hudson Company's cars at the
Elevator - was an opportunity for the
first shot. Various interesting spots We're
visited and more or less success attended
the efforts of the enthusiastic amateurs
in obtaining pictures.
There was no lack of material for water
scenes and woodland bits in the dis
trict through which the Rockaway River
runs.
After refreshments at the United States
Hotel and another hour or two's search
for picture subjects the return to Jersey
City was made, all arriving in happy
frame of mind, which it Is to be hoped
will not be dispelIed by discover
ing in the dark room that this
that OF the other plate is under or over
exposed, light-struck, or is victim to
any of the other Affections to which the
amateurs plates are subject
Among those present were:-President
George III. Blake, j. G. Payne, William
It. Heisinger; secretary, Edward Malliet,
Fred Pansing, E. D. Bellows and George
A. Haynes.
Tomorrow evening the club will hold
its regular monthly meeting at the rooms
of the Jersey City Camera Club, No.
9 Oakland avenue, when the success of
their first days outing will no doubt be
fully discussed.
Visitors were sure of hearty welcome
at the club rooms, and those desiring to
become members will meet with O good
social and art fellowship.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
TEMPERANCE FOR LIQUOR MEN.
Mayor Parsons, of Rochester, Makes a
Notable Speech.

%hAess 70 \ AAoOAASJ "a AsOchebNcTt 1uAh6S u
Notable Speech.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Sept. 4, 1ss9.-The
State Liquor Dealers Association held
its first session at M@nnerchor Hall this
morning. Three hundred delegates were
in attendance. Mayor Parsons, after well
coming the delegates concluded his
speech as follows:-
''All men agree that drunkenness is not
only disgrace but a crime, and it is
punished as such by the statutes of all
civilized countries. 1 don't intend to
argue to this convention of representa-
tive dealers that it is the duty of all good
citizens to aid in carrying out this wise
law.
II, as Chief Magistrate of this city how
ever, may perhaps take the liberty to
suggest that it is eminently proper for
you, in your deliberations. to advocate
such measures as will aid in maintaining
good order and sobriety everywhere.
Remember in your deliberations that
you are not only delegates to the Liquor
Dealers Convention, but that you are
also loyal citizens of this glorious COM
mnuwaalth "
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

QUEBEC, Sept 4, 1SS9.-A woman of this
city named Seguin was the subject of a
miracle. For nine months she suffered
from disease which deprived her of the
use Of her legs. She also suffered from
cancer in the breast Sunday
she was carried by friends to the
Shrine of St. Anne, where she assisted at
the divine service, received Holy Com
munion and prayed with ardent fervor
Then, generating the relics of st. Anne,
she rose and walked to her seat without
the help of anybody. The miracle was
witnessed by over two thousand pilgrims.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Firing on the Strikers.

LONDON, Sept. 4, 1889. There is a
marked further increase today in the
number of men who are at work on the
docks.
THE dock companies are resuming the
work of loading vessels, and the wharves
present bright appearance.
The captains and officers of the PENN
sula and Oriental line of steamships,
assisted by large force of Lascars, today
began the loading of the steamers of that
line.
A crowd of strikers belonging to the
Coal Trimmer's League attacked the
lascars and the police were compelled to
fire upon them. One of the strikers was
fatally wounded.
LIVERPOOL, September 4, 1SS9:-The
strike of the dockmen has ended, the en-
ployers having conceded the advance
demanded by the men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Charges Acainst nratron Berrx.

A meeting was held at Snake Hill yes
terday by the Committee on County In
stitutions. But little was done aside from
signing a number Of contracts.
The contractors were:-Smith, meat
James Hall, lime and cement; Dennis
Reardon, milk; Soden, shoes, and Coyle,
coal.
A complaint was preferred against Mrs.
Barry, one of the attendants in the
asylum, that she was off her post two
days without leave of absence.
When asked to explain she said she had
permission from Freeholder Kelly to go
away.
The matter was referred to the Com
mittee on Asylums for investi CATION, and
that is probably the last that will ever be
heard of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
A Defunct Concerns Queer Bills.

John G. Besson, the receiver of the de-
flinct Argus Printing Company, through
Auctioneer Wolbert. sold s35, 900 worth of
claims which the defunct concern claims
to have against various parties
Horace Farrier bought the lots for 800
The reason that the sale realized such q
small amount was explained by the fact
that almost every one against whom the
claims are deny that they owe the dead
concern anything.
The bidding started at $40 and advanced
painfully to $50, where it stuck some
time. Auctioneer Wolbert, after much
coaxing, brought out hid of $3.50.
From there It advanced to 800 by 81 and
so cent bids and the claims were there
knocked down to Mr. Farrier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
HE'S TO BE PlTIED.
Hughes Was Prosperous Till Robbers
Hurt His Head.

HuBhes was ProBpeFOuB TIL RObbers
Hurt His Head.
John Hughes was sent to the County
Jail for thirty days by Justice Stilsing
this morning for drunkenness. This was
the twenty-seventh time he has been ar
rested in the past two years.
Ten years ago Hughes was prosperous
boss mason and respected citizen Of this
city. He was at one time assistant chief
engineer of the old Volunteer Fire Depart
ment and for many years foreman of old
Washington Engine Company, No. 4.
One night he was attacked by highway
men, almost beaten to death and robbed.
The injuries which he then received
seemed to affect his mind, and since then
he has developed into common drunk
ard. His assailants were captured and
sent to State Prison for ten years
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
orphnn ChIldren ricnicking.

The boys and girls Of st. Michael's Or
phan Asylum, to the number of 200, went
on a picnic this morning to Currie's
Woods.
President Thurston, of the Jersey City
and Bergen Railroad Company, furnished
the transportation, and Messrs. Lembeck
& Harms have been active in promoting
the success of the affair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Saved the Child, But Lost His Hand.

Alexander Mcdonald, a carpenter living
at No. los West Side avenue, saved the
life of his child yesterday, but almost
amputated his left hand in
doing it. At the City Hospital he said he
was splitting wood in the cellar with a
large score axe. He did not notice his
babe until his axe was descending on the
block. The child's head was in the way.
He quickly extended his left hand 70
save the child and received the blow him
self
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
An Arion serenadc.

The Arion Singing Society last night
serenaded Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Endler,
whose wedding took place Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Endler is very popular with the
German residents Of the Hill--as the Ger
man people say =" Elm Herrlicher
Mensch -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
St. Johns German Church Picnic.

The members of St. Johns German
church on Fairview avenue had jolly
reunion last evening at Caledonian Park.
The picnic was arranged by the Ladies'
Aid Society.
The tickets were held only by the MEM
bers and they were not distributed by
outsiders, consequently nothing occurred
to mar the pleasure of the participants.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Fun That Bccame Drime.

Thomas Mailley and John Cook, the
young men who were arrested Monday
for setting fire to Peddler Silberman's 8
basket, were held by Justice Stilsing this
morning for trial. When arraigned be-
fore the Justice yesterday they emphati-
cally denied that they had committed the
act. IN the afternoon some friend ap,
preached Justice Stilsing in their behalf,
and practically admitted that they were
guilty of the charge, saying that they
were only little frisky and did not mean
auy harm
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Did the Doctor Pay for the {

IyINK bEHD A7NF<'V01 a ~ ~ IEHN
Charles Zimmerman, physician, of
Fair street, Paterson, was fined $40 by
DERBY conduct.
Special Policeman Dwyer and Waiter
Alexander Dixon, of the Pennsylvania
waiting room restaurant, said that he
came in the restaurant last evening and
ate an oyster stew, for which he refused
to pay.
When he was requested to leave the
restaurant he became very profane, and
Dwyer had him locked up. The doctor
insisted that he had paid for the oysters
and admitted that he swore.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
A little Late.

A Grabbed old bachelor, who teaches
school not far from Austin, was very in.
dignant at little Johnny Flapjack-the
only son of Mrs. Flapjack and she a
widow-for coming late.
81 couldn't help coming late" sobbed
Johnny.
"Why not?"
"Because ma has done been and got
married and had to wait for my break
fast"
"Got married, has she2 Anything to
make you laie at school? What won't
she no next, l wonder?"-TeGas Sitttngs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
A Hoboken Child Hurt.

Seven-year-old Maggie Terry was
knocked down and run over on Newark
street, Hoboken, by milk wagon driven
by John Raney last evening The wheels
passed over her arm. inflicting painful
though not serious injuries. She was re-
moved to her home at No. 162 Ferry
street Raney was arrested and held to
await the result Of the child's injuries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

at Third and Monmouth streets, reported
to the police last evening that some one
had run off with his truck. About one
o'clock this morning Policeman White
saw Mccarthy drive up with the truck
and arrested him.
1t seems that McCarthy's employer told
him to ask Parker's foreman for the
truck to move poor widow to Newark
He understood his employer to tell him
to take the truck, and did SO without say
ing anything to any one about it.
He was discharged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
He's with the Regulars.

Ihave it on good authority Ad. Smith,
George Brenner, with Alderman Prigge
acquiescing, that Mr.. James Duane. whose
name occurred on the "Jeffersonian"
primary tickets for delegates to the State
Convention, did not give his consent to
the use of his name, and that he is with
the regular Democracy. This makes
''three of kind" which are evidently
not the kind Mr.. Kern desires to repre-
sent the strength of his revolt in the
Fourth district
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

Little Sammy Sayers, of No. 800 Eighth
street, while playing around bonfire in
vacant lot ON Eighth street yesterday
afternoon, was badly burned about the
arms and 1epS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

The meeting of Sunday school teachers
for the study of the lesson will be re-
sumed next Saturday evenings, at seven
O'Clock, in the parlor of the North Baptist
Church, corner Of Jersey avenue and
Fourth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Wouldn't Tell why She Courted su,c,d,

Mrs. w. J. Blelick, of No. 139 Hopkins
avenue. women of thirty-six years,
swallowed half grain of strychnine with
suicidal intent yesterday.
Drs. Noble and Sullivan were promptly
called. They administered antidotes and
worked for severel hours to DESTROY the
effect of the poison. When they We're sat
isfied their efforts had been successful the
woman was removed to the City Hos pital.
She is all right now. She refused to tell
why she tried to kill herself. Her rela-
tives can give no reason.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

Mrs. Kate Collins, of No. 2s6 First
street, was brutally assaulted by her hus-
band, William Collins, yesterday, and
was severely injured about the face and
body. Collins made his escape
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

Husband-I guess Sarah and that young
man that calls on her are engaged by this
time.
Wife-Why do you think so?
"The gas bills arn't as large as they
used to be."-Ydflltee Blade
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Fair. then Light Rain.

WASHINGTON, Sept 4. 1sS9-For East
ern New York and New Jersey-fair, fol-
lowed by light rain, stationary teInpera-
ture, southerly winds. For Western New
York-rain, stationary temperature,
southeasterly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

Patrick Mccarthy was arraigned before
The foreman Of Parker's slaughter house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
pashes Ahout enc Town.

s'Our Union will locate its quarters over the
storeroom, recently vacated by Justice w. v.
O'Connell, at No. s24 Central avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
The Bayonne r. AS Concert.

The third annual concert held at the
Bayonne Rowing Association club house,
In Bayonne, last evening was the largest
and most successful ever conducted by
Mr.. r. A. Bridgnan. The hall of the
house, which was crowded with the
friends and members of the association,
was tastefully decorated with bunting
and Japanese lanterns. The programme
was an unusually fine one, and many of
those who took part were repeatedly en-
cored.
Mr.. Edward ConnelI sang. by request.
Man the Lifeboat," with ali his old
time fire.
Among those who recited and sang
were Miss Kate Gilbert, Mr.. Walter
Hampshire, Mrs, George l.. Lauer, Mr.
Vincent Hogan and Mrs C. A. Donnell.
At the end of the concert Mr.. Bridgman
thanked the audience for their attend
anrp
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Private Secretary Halford left here this
morning at eight O'Clock. They will
reach Washington at two, taking train
there for Philadelphia at four p. m.
KILLED BY A WAGON.
A Little Bayonne Child Is Run Down b
n Jersey City Driver.

A Little Bayonne Child Is Run Down by
Jersey City Driver.
Bridget Carroll, a fve-year-old child
residing at No. 25 West Nineteenth street,
Bayonne, was run over and killed last
evening in front of her home by a wagon
driven by Thomas Logan, a driver for
Carpenter, q tea dealer, of No. 145 Pacific
avenue, this city.
The child was playing in the street at
the tlme Logan had entered the house
to deliver some goods. When he came
out he jumped into the wagon and
started the horse. He did not see the
child, who was in the front of the wagon,
until too late to stop. The little girl was
knocked down and the wheels passed
over her head. She was picked up and
removed to her home where she died al
most instantly.
Logan surrendered himself to the police
few moments after the accident. He
was arraigned in the Recorders Court
this morning and was held to await the
action of the Coroner.
those who saw the wagon run over the
child say it was purely accidental.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04
Deer Park Deserted.

DEER PARK, Md, Sept. A, 1886. Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison. Dr.. Scott and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-04

F0a DnoaDEaEn LIvHa trT BEHeAAas Pna.a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-06-18

III is amusing to hear papers here,
there and everywhere through the
State. demanding what the issue shall
be for the next gubernatorial cam
paign. Why, there are lots Of issues
ready made. The Republicans in
sisted on making several in connection
with the last session of the Legisla-
lure, and If the Democracy is wise
enough to let the liquor question
slumber where it is, the battle will be
fought upon the disastrous ground
which the Republicans have chosen
for themselves.
Fierce advocacy of greedy corpora
tion schemes, persistent opposition to
municipal reform for Jersey City, and
invocation Of Federal power 70 con-
troll State legislation-these 4 the
issues which the Republicans have
made for themselves.
Now, OF course, they are frantically
trying to rally 1.-THE churches, the
Sunday schools and the temperance
societies. to their aid; but. as matters
stand now, these bodies win have