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The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
DIR. LAWRENCE's DIPLOMA.
What He Has to Say of the Board of
Healtf's Charges.

What He Has to Say of the Board of
Healtf's Charges.
/ called upon DR.. Lawrence at his Office,
No. % Montgomery street, this morning
and asked him what was the trouble
between him and the Board of Health.
/ had seen in the report of the proceed
ings of the Board of Health Wednesday
that he had been reported rs "still prac-
tislng without licenses" that necessary
papers had been turned over to the Court,
that he would be summoned before the
Grand Jury at its session yesterday.
The doctor, who is well-preserved
heavyweight with bushy whiskers, in
fact quite a fine looking man, occupies
two front rooms on the second floor of the
building.
s'This is fine case of Spite" said he
beckoning me to seat. Il see no reason
for this matters coming up again.
/ have been practising. active ely since
1868, and for the past nine years, while
located in Essex county, have practised
somewhat extensively in Hudson. /
opened this Office on September S last.
| did not know that it was necessary to
register.
"As soon as / saw that my case had
been brought to the notice of the Health
Board, immediately deposited q copy of
my diploma with the County Clerk,
which understand is all that is neces-
sary, so far as license is concerned
"By what college was the diploma is
suedp enqnired.
"Here is the name.'' said the Doctor.
handing me well worn black covered
book, upon a fy-leaf of which was printed
an advertisement of the philadelphia
University of Medicine and Surgery -
Among the names of the faculty appeared
that of ''Dr. Lawrence, Professor of Medi-
cine and Surgery
A closely printed paragraph at the top
of the page attracted my attention. IL
announced that there had been trouble in
1874 through the machination of certain
enemies of the school of practice in vogue
at the institution who attempted to brand
it as a bogus concern; but the fight had
been made in the courts, the founders of
the college had won and the institution
was now reorganized.
rs that institution still in existence?"
/ asked DR.. Lawrence.
mo" he replied. "Still that makes no
material difference. | am an old prac-
titioner, both in military and civil prac-
tice. was commissioned a surgeon in
the Twenty-ninth New Jersey Regiment
during the war, under Joel Parker. do
not belong to the County Medical Society
and am not influenced by their rules.
advertise my business.
"That is against their rules. But they
all do it just the same. When J. showed
my diploma to Major Pangborn, after my
first trouble with the Board of Health,
the Major made the proper contradic-
tion"
IF you will remember the original
trouble grew out of DR.. Gordon's asser-
tion that he had in his possession several
bottles of medicine had supplied a
patent vile for which / charged 81, and
which he could supply for fifty cents.
What that had to do with this sort OF
persecution / can't tell"
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
SHOT BY A WOMAN.
A Brooklyn Bridge Trustee Killed by the
Victim of His Viles.

Victim of His Wiles.
At ten o'clock this morning Hannah
Soutnworth, thirty years old. shot and
killed Stephen PETERS, a trustee OF the
Brooklyn Bridge. in front Of No. 10 Full
ton street, New York.
The woman says that PETERS seduced
her under promise of marriage. She
put five bullets into his body. She had
instituted legal proceedings against him
for breach of promise and betrayal and
the suit is now pending.
PETERS was also secretary and treasurer
of the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad.
The weapon used by the Southworfh
woman was 80 calibre Smith & Wesson
revolver. PETERS lived at No. 40 Eighth
avenue, Brooklyn, and was member of
the firm of Pollard, PETERS q Co., No. 54
Broad street.
He crosses each day by the Fulton
ferry and reached his place of business at
about ten O'Clock every morning This
morning he had just left the ferry and
was passing by No. Fulton street when
the woman stepped up behind him and
drawing from her breast the revolver
began shooting.
Three shots entered the body in the back
before he could possibly turn, such was
the rapidity with which the desperate
woman handled the revolver. With the
third shot Mr.. PETERS turned and faced
his assailant. who, by this time, was
within three feet of him. He
made a desperate but vain attempt
to elude the smoking barrel
that met his gaze, but it was useless, and
again the weapon was discharged, the
bullet entering his neck. The fifth and
last shot fired entered the right side of
Mr.. Pettns' face. He staggered and fell
backward into Benefits tea store, dead.
The woman was placed under arrest
and taken to the Old slip station crying:-
me-" Last May Mrs. Hannah
B. Southworth assaulted Major
Pettus ON Sands street, Brooklyn, break
ing an umbrella over his head. She was
arrested May 16, and ON June 6, in a po-
lice court in that city, was fined $50 and
placed under bonds to keep the peace.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
M'cUE HAD NO CLAIM
A Contractor "Gets Left" on an Old
Board of Works Job.

A Contractor "Gets Leftf ON an Old
Board of Works Job.
One of the burdens which the old Board
of Works foisted upon the city at the
time the Big Four was at the zenith of its
power made its appearance In the First
District Court this morning when
Michael McCue brought suit against the
city to recover $9S which he claimed was
due him for repairing streets.
About two years ago special appropria-
ton was made for repairing streets, and
McCue was engaged by Commissioner
Tumulty, who was then chairmaIf of the
Committee on Streets to do some of the
work Before McCue received all OF his
money the appropriation ran out and the
Board refused to pay.
When the case was presented to the
Court this morning Corporation Attorney
Hudspeth raised the point that as the
work was done without any resolution of
the Board of Works authorizing it, the
city was not liable.
Judge Douglas agreed with Mr.. Hud-
speth and said that Mr.. McCue had no
action on the statement of facts made by
his counsel, Mr.. Rowe.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
More Blood in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. %. 1889 The police
have made strange and sickening dis
covery, which will probably lead to the
unearthing of a bloody tragedy.
Directly opposite the Dearing Street
Station, at No. 1926 Dearing street,
stands a frame cottage.
Up to the 18th of this month this cot
tage was tenanied by John Hughes, his
wife and two children. On the 18th they
disappeared. This morning the cottage
was broken open and the floor, ceiling
and walls of three rooms were found al
most literally covered with blood.
In some places on the floor the blood
had not dried, and was so thick that it
could be literally scooped up with a
spoon. The police are Investigating the
matter, and it is thought that the Hughes
family or some of them have been muir
dered.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
IMPRISONING A DEBTOR.
Straining the Law to Make Case
False Pretences.

Straining the Law to Make Case of
False Pretences.
Jacob Diehl runs a grocery at No. Is
James street on the Heights. William
Stahl, of No. 604 Summit avenue was one
of his customers, but after beng trusted
to the amount of $40 he was unable to get
further goods at Diehps without first pay
ing for the purchase.
A short time ago he got work on the
Erie Railroad, and in imparting this
knowledge to Diehl he promised to pay
the old debts and whatever new ones he
might contract in the meantime, on
November 16 if given goods as heretofore.
Diehl agreed to this but failed to get his
money as promised, and now Stahl Ian
guishes in the County Jail at the instance
Of Grocer Diehl, on commitment from
Justice Aldridge.
Stahl says he intended paying the bill
and will sue Diehl for false imprison-
ment. Diehl, though, says he has had
StahI imprisoned for obtaining his goods
under false pretences. An interesting
time is promised as soon as Stahl is re-
laoeaH
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22

badge and fire alarm key, and refused to
deliver them. His reason for retaining
the badge and KEY is said to be that he de-
nies the right of the Board to dismiss him
under the Civil Service law, and proposes
to contest the matter in the courts.
Chief Farrier maintains that Archibald
is liable to arrest for retaining in his pos
session unlawfully property belonging to
the city. Accordingly this morning he
sent written demand to Archibald for
the key and badge. If Archibald refuses
to comply with the demand within @ rea-
sonable time, the Chief will make com
plaint against HMM the police court and
he will be arrested.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
STABBED TO THE HEART.



dered at Elizabeth.
A special despatch to The JERSEY
CITY NEWS this afternoon reports that
a most brutal murder occurred in
Elizabeth eleven o'clock last night
Henry Wurtman, aged thirty-four years,
who lives in that city and who is en-
ployed at Dwyer Brothers. race track at
North Elizabeth, had been out drinking
for some hours with three colored men,
who are also employed by Dwyer Broth
ers. They became quite drunk, and in
one saloon, which they visited, the four
became involved in row about half-past
ten O'Clock. Wurtman's dead body was
found lying on East Grand street. Death
resulted from a stab wound in the back,
the weapon used having penetrated the
lungs.
One of the colored men was CAPTURED at
twelve o'clock. He gave his name as
Paul Holland, aged twenty-four, and
claimed tolive at Railway. He denied all
knowledge of the crime and denied hav-
ing been with the murdered man.
Wurtman was a resident of Elizabeth
and married. So far as is now known the
motive of the murder was robbery, as
Wurtman is supposed to have had some
money on yesterdays races.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
this piece of chewing gum. If treated
kindly it will last you four days. s."-Mull-
ae1fiQ IYoekllI
FOR THE BEY. MIR. FREUND'S CHURCH.
Three Thousand Dollars Profits from the
Fnir lust Closed.

Three Thousand Dollars Profits from the
Fair just Closed.
The fair for the benefit of the new
church of The Rev. Mr.. Freund, closed at
Odd Fellows Hall, Hoboken, last evening.
The contests were very close until the
last moment, and the results were an
nounced amid great excitement.
Mr.. H. w. Ranges carried off the gold
badge, for the most popular schuetzen.
Mr.. Ranges Is one of the most popular
young men in Hoboken, and was heartily
congratulated on his success. The Lin-
coin Lodge won the silk banner.
Aid RathJen's friends turned out in
force ana the gold headed umbrella for
the most popular policeman is now his
private property.
At the close of the fair Pastor Freund
and Mr.. julius Schlatter made brief adj
dresses. Over 5000 has been cleared
from the fair. Ground will be broken
next month for the new church. 1t will
be located in the southern portion of the
city, below Third street.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Buildings ou the Van Worst Property.

Building INSPECTOR CldrK tUuty Issueu
permits to Henry A. Heidi and Martin
Thomfohrde for the erection of
six five-story brick buildings on
Second and Grove streets, a COR
ner of the old Van Worst lot recent
ly sold by Auctioneer Rouget Three of
the buildings will cost S10,600, and the
other three $10,500.
They will be constructed with ali the
latest improvements, including fire es
capes in the rear There will be apart
ments in each for the occupancy of eleven
families.
Jones, Coleman & Ross have the con-
tract for doing the mason work, and
David Ettling and Henry Niblett the car
penters' work.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Emory Church's Kings Daughters.

An entertainment, consisting of series
of pretty tableaux, interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music, was held
asst evening at the Emery M. e. Church
on Belmont avenue. 1t was under the
auspices of the Kings Daughters of the
church and was quite successful. The
programme was as follows:- =
PART l.
Organ Solo, selected. Mr. B. J. Dickinson
"Burd statue St. Stephens T. L. Church, Phil
adelphia.
asking Blessing, "......... .Mabie Chamberlain
Joan OF Arc, .... MISS Il. Stohr
Searching for Happiness. Wealth, Power,
knowledge, Art, Music, Love- Religion"
Solo, selected. Mr.. Charles Shone
"Cotter's Saturday Night"
Reading .............. Miss Nettie Muller
Organ Solo, selected d.....,...........-..M Mr.. DICK
PART II.
"Noamia and Her Daughter-in-Law."
Solo, "Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee" "..........
Miss Lulu Bau
Crock of Ages"
Solo, Rock of Ages. -. 49,. Mr.. Chas. Fisher
snow Lay Me Down to Sleep"
Solo, Now Lay Me Down to Sleep. .........
Miss Lulu Blau
Union Forever"
Singing, My Native County Thee. Chorus
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
A Fair in St. Paul,s Guild Room.

in the Guild Room of St. Pauls Church
on Duncan avenue, under the auspices of
the young ladies of the church.
There are several tables and many
articles we'll worth having are for SALE
Mccoy, Lillian Wheeler, Helen Mccoy,
Louise Everetts, Clara Pendleton, Jennie
Meehan, who Is the ''Rebecca at the
Well" May Roberts (who has charge of
the donkey, Mrs. Brush and Mrs. Hunter
The fair win continue this evening with
promising indications.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Hoboken Notes.

A number of the citizens of Hoboken
have defied superstition and organized a
Thirteen Club" The officers are w. H.
Wall, president; G. r. Lehnhof. vice
president, and o. Dingelstedt. secretary.
Messrs. Schultz, Hanley and Sturker
are also among the members.
Mary Dotle, Joseph Dosi, Louisa MAJ
zani and Michael Pangillia were arrested
in Hoboken this morning and fined for
violating the city ordinances.
Charles Benson, Chris Olson and Dan
Mcintyre had a most glorious row in
Hoboken yesterday. Mcintyre had Ben
son and Olsen arrested, and they in turn
had him arrested. Benson and Olsen
were discharged and Mcintyre was held
for trial
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
British War Secrets Out.

LONDON, Nov. %, 1889. Two of the most
trusted emploes at the Woolwich Arsenal
were summarily dismissed yesterday. 1t
is said they were discharged with reveal
ing secrets in connection with the manu-
facture of smokeless powder. One of the
alleged faithless men was the manager of
the Royal Laboratory aud the other the
foreman of the cartridge factory.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
A Bakers wife Charged with ASS

Mary Deitchman, an attractive looking
German woman. employed in Hen
nicker's bakery, No. Alb Grove street,
had warrant issued this morning for the
apprehension of Mrs. Hennicker, the wife
OF the proprietor of the bakery, on a
charge of assault and battery Miss
Deitchman AYERS that Mrs. Hennicker
has been on the rampage for several days.
Yesterday she says that Mrs. Hennicker
got angry with her, and catching her by
the hair, pulled her out into the yard and
beat her with baking pan. Ernest
Christman, the head baker. rushed into
the yard and parted the pair, who had
hecome engaged in first-class tug-of-
war match.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Monument to Kaiser wilhelm.

1'B CtFOIt 20 ttI O1tFtStN I FtsS
BELIN, Nov. 20, 1889. The presumption
of all the buildings in the Schloss Freiheit
Strasse has been secured by syndicate
of Berlin banks. The object is to fulfill
the desire of the Emperor William to build
monument to his grandfather on the
site. The amount to be paid for the site
is 10000 900 marks, half of which will be
disbursed in compensating the owners of
all the buildings in the street. The syndi-
cate proposes to form lottery of 100000
600 mards, with prizes amounting to
three-quarters of this sum.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Tho East Newark Murder.

Joseph Sperido was released from the
County Jail this morning by order of
Judge Lippincott, upon a motion made
by Counsellor Barrett Sperido was COM
mitted by a coroner's jury for the muir
del of Avidiosa, the Italian who was
found riddled with bullets on the Har-
rison meadows a few weeks ago. The
Prosecutor said that therewas no evidence
whatsoever against Sperido. He is held
in $500 bail on his own recognizance.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
The Union Hill Main sewer.

The new main sewer. which will be of
so much advantage to Union Hill, has at
last been definitely decided on. 1t will
run through the estates of Brown Niles
Cosertt, and the property of the West
Shore Railroad, in West New York, and
thence through Union Hill. The total
cost will be $l4S,000. OF this Union Hill
will pay $68,000.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Clearing weather Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. %, 1851
Eastern New York, ,NewJersey and Eastern
Pennsylvania. rain, clearing in Eastern
Pennsylvania; fair Saturday, except occa-
sional light snow in Northern portion of
Eastern New York; stationary tempera-
ture, followed by colder Saturday;
westerly winds, brisk to high on the
Coast.
For Western New York and Western
Pennsylvania:-Rain Friday, fair Satur-
day, except light rain or snow along the
Lakes; cooler; westerly winds.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
nd was Not So in Her pays.

Old Lady Cooking admiringly at her
granddaughter's headdress) = Amanda.
my dear, where did you get that hats
Amanda (severely)-G your ac-
quaintance with the slang of the day sur
prises mel
Old l.ady-Slang, my dear? Is "Where
did you get that hat" slangf
Amanda--Of course it is.
Old Lady gently and sadly)-I did not
know 1t. But am not surprised at your
acquaintance with it, my dear Chicago
Tribune.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
ARCHIBALD KEEPS HIS KEY.

The Dismissed Captain OF Engine No. 8
Is In Trouble Again.
John Archibald, who was dismissed
from the captaincy of Engine Company
No. Q by the Board of Fire Commission
ers, because he kept a sum of money
which had been raised for the widow of a
fellow fireman, is not out of his trouble
yet.
When he was dismissed from the de-
partment he retained in MS possession his
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Jersey city Conslstory

/ The Jersey City Consistory will meet
at the Hiram Lodge Room, A. F. and A.
M, No. 23 Newark avenue, and work the
thirtieth degree this evening.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22

Guest (angrily)- Confound your awk-
wardnessl You've split half that soup
down my back.
Waiter at restaurant (heartily)-Don't
mind it, sir. I'll bring you some more.
Bless you, there's plenty of soupl-C Chicago
Tribune.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
rhe Rhor storx q fake.

A yarn has been going the rounds to
he effect that little Frederika Rohr, of
Union Hill, was on the point of death,
from the effects of an assault committed
by peddler named Boyer. Recorder
Schleicher denies the story absolutely,
and pronounced it fake.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
sulIiyan's Terms to jackson.

Boston, Nov. 22-John L. Sullivan
says in regard TO the California Athletic
Clubs proportion to match jackson
against him:-
II will fight jackson for Sl5, GOO purse,
bring five men with me that will outbet
the friends of jackson. That Will be the
lowest amount will fight for. In short,
l intend to purchase farm within ten
miles of Boston, and with my whole at
tention devoted to raising horses, don't
care whether fight again or not. have
plenty of money although they sayI am
broke"
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. %, 1889. w.
R. Daley last night telegraphed John l..
Sullivan that the San Jose Athletic Asso-
citation would put up s15, 900 purse for q
finish fight between him and jackson.
II Sullivan accepts fight will be ar
ranged at once.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Papal Arbitration for ireland.

BERLIN, Nov 90, 1889. The Koelnischc
Volks Zetteng (clericaI) states that the
Pope has signified his willingness to arbi-
to do so by the English Government or
the Parnellites.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Frederick Heitman,s Benefit.

The recent entertainment, at Henkel's
Casino. in aid of young Frederick Heit-
man. who was paralyzed by a fall few
months ago, netted the sum of 800 for
his relief, and the amount has been paid
by the committee to the benefciary's
mother
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22

Contractor Brown for his neglect in not
having completed the Hall of Records,
according to contract. The jury advised
that the county authorities proceed
against Browns bondsmen.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22

on School No. 90 was accepted. and final
payment ordered The Improvement Of
Grand street was also accepted and final
payment was ordered to be made to Con-
tractor Harrington. The Board then ad-
journed.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Taxpayers Get More Time.

The West Hoboken Council has ex
tended the time for the payment of taxes
without interest until December 20.
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Nortb Hudson Wants Better Lieht.

North HudsOn wants Better Light
The citizens of North Hudson have
made up their minds that the old gas and
oil lamp must go. Electricity has been
introduced into Union Hill and West
Hoboken, and Weehawken will follow
shortly in the footsteps of her sister
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
Charity, Sweet Charity.

MADAM, can't you give me something
to eats haven't had mouthful in two
days"
Certainly, you poor creature. Take
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22
street ana water Commissioners.

The Board of street and Water Com
morning. The mason and carpenter work
The Jersey City news., 1889-11-22

Advised to Sue Browns Isondsmen.
The Grand Jury's report, yesterday
contained vote Of cepsure passed upon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-09
A MOTHERS SAD DISCOVERY.

Mrs Thompson Identffles Her Sons Clothing As That of a Drowned Man.
 Mrs Margaret Thompson of 559 Grand avenue, Now Haven, called at Crawford's undertaking establishment yesterday af ternoon and recognized the clothing worn by the man found floating in the sound Sunday as belonging to her son, James Thompson. Thompson had lived in New York until recently when he came to New Haven in search of work as boiler maker. He found work ill the Bigelow factory and started on Monday, July 1, to go to New York and get his wife and working clothes. He fell in with man named Kennedy and the two, after visit ing several saloons, boarded the steamer Northam shortly before midnight. Ken nedy's brother, who is mate on the Northam, locked Kennedy in stateroom, and Thompson was left to shift for him. self.
 It is the belief of the Northam's officers that Thompson walked from the hurricane deck to the stern of the boat and fell over the deck, which he could easily have done without being noticed Thompson was we'll known in New Haven, where he lived until going to New York. All his friends and relatives scout the suicide theory as improbable. His mother be- lieves he was pushed overheard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-09
A NEW HOSE WAGON

To Be Placed in the Phoenix Hose
 Company's House.
 The board of fire commissioners at their meeting last evening opened the bids offered for tho supply of feed to the de- partment for the ensuing six months The Platt Mills company were lthe lowest bidders and the contract was awarded to them.
 The contract to supply 125 tons of cross crete coal was awarded to F. J. Wood.
 The petition of the Hall & Upson ice company and others for fire bell in the tower of tho Brass City house was referred to committee consisting of Messrs Kelly and Vail.
 The petition for fire alarm box at the corner of High and Walnut streets was re- ferred to Messrs Roberts and Kelly.
 The board voted to replace the present two wheel hose jumper in the Phoenix company house by 8 four wheel horse hose wagon, and that one of the depart men horses not doing service be stationed in tho house of the Phoenix hose com pany.
 The board appointed Messrs Kelly and Vail as committee to see that suitable changes were made in the house SO that the horse and nose wagon may be properly placed there
 The board appointed Mayor Boughton, Chief Engineer Snagg and Commissioner Kelly committee to purchase horse hose wagon at price not to exceed $500.
 The board then adjourned.