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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
The Rumor Is True.

The rumor that the Board of Freehold
ers intends at the next meeting to dismiss
all the employees at Snake Hill is true.
Freeholders Steger and Tierney said this
morning that there are several employees
there whom they want to get rid of, and
that to do so all would be dismissed and
the desirable ones would be reap
pointed. More than this they would not
State. Ever since Steger and Tierney
were indicted for malfeasance, their
mouths haye been closed, and they refuse
to give to the public any information of
even the most trifiing matters about the
county. Who the men are that will be
dismissed Mr.. Steger absolutely refused
to say, and then said that perhaps no one
would be. The Hill Committee will con-
fer about it at Snake Hill today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12

wonder grows that one small bill could
contain SO much. The Grab proper was
followed by a supplemental act taking
lot out of it. Now comes q
third third bill knocking sl ge.t, out the the coal .sd
water tanks, and still nobody who is not
interested in the bill cares to attempt to
say what will not be possible under the
bill Conscientious members are in q
quandary While they do not wish to
oppose proper railroad legislation, their
experience with the Grab frightens them.
OF course it was Senator Gardner who
introduced this bill, as he did the two 9th
ers. He says that it is intended to permit
the condemnation of land for that famous
depot at Atlantic City, and also to permit
railroads all over the State to dispense
with grade crossings. This last is a
If the bill had any reference to
railroads in Jersey City, he replied that he
thought it had not; that he understood
that the railroads there had made their
contracts. He admitted that the word
'highway'' used in the bill would not pre-
vent the taking of street longitudinally.
1t is designed to take the place of the
other two bills, which are practically
dead
Another gentleman, who should know,
said that the third bill was drafted with
out reference to Jersey City. Here is the
bill, 1t can take the place of Pigs in
Clover as puzzle
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and Cen
eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey,
that it shall be lawful for any railroad
corporation, owning or operating a rail-
road within this State, to take and ac-
quire title in the manner prescribed by
the act under which such railroad was
originally constructed, or by any
supplement to said act, to all
such lands, as. in the Judgment of the
directors of such corporation.
may be necessary or convenient for the
erection thereon of freight and passenger
depots, and for yards in connection there
with for sidings, for changing grade cross
ings to overhead or undergrade crossings,
provided always such change be made by
and with the consent of the proper
municipal authority, heretofore obtained
or hereafter to be obtained, and for
all other legitimate purposes of such
corporation and said corporations are
hereby, for said purposes, again invested
with all the powers, privileges and
franchises given, granted or conferred in
their respective acts of incorporation, and
in acts supplementary thereto, for taking
and acquiring title TO lands for their
use. Provided, nevertheless, that this
act shall not authorize the condemna-
tion of any land fronting on tide
water; nor the taking of any highway
longitudinally, nor shall more than five
acres of land, in one parcel at any one
point, be condemned under this act, ex-
cept upon the special adjudication and on
order of Justice of the Supreme Court
of this State, that the same is necessary
for the legitimate purposes OF the said
corporation applying for the condemna-
tion thereof.
q And be it enacted that this act shall
take effect Immediately.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
RUNNING AWAY FROM TRENTON.
Members and Pages Draw Their None
and Leave the Capital.


and Leave the Capital.
Especial to the Jersey City Ne,0s.l
TRENTON, April IL, 1889. 9.-About half the
pages appointed in the Assembly have
drawn the balance of pay due them, and
have run away from Trenton for good.
The House had not enough pages for the
work this afternoon. There are twenty on
the list, and they get $500 apiece for the
session. Two or three of them drew 500
as soon after the beginning of the session
as they could, and have not been seen
since. The others stuck it out until now
The members are following the example
of the pages. Speaker Hudspeth was very
indignant tonight because quorum was
not present for night session He
threatened to do all in his power to pre-
vent final adjournment next week unless
the members were industrious enough to
dispose of the business of the House.
At one time quorum was present, and
Feeney kindly consented to let it operate
on a dressed beef bill of his. He made 8
speech in favor of it. He said;-"This bill
speaks for itself. 1t is a good bill, and
trust 1t will pass"
This is the stock speech of members,
and they showed their appreciation of the
chestnut by voting solidly against the bill;
but as quorum was not recorded, the bill
still survives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
The Upper House LegaIizes the Charter
Notice and Gusts the New AppOintees.
ISpecial to the .Jersey City Netcs.]


Notice and Gusts the New AppOintees.
Especial to the jersey CITY Ne,cs.]
TRENTON, April II, 1889. 9.-Senator
Pfeiffer prevented partisan legislation on
his side of the State House most of the
day by staying away. He is in huff be-
cause his man is still out of the Office of
Assistant Prosecutor of Camden. When
he came in the afternoon the Senate
passed the bill legalizing the proclamation
of Acting Mayor O'Neill submitting the
new Jersey City charter to a vote, and the
bill exempting the Corporation Counsel
and Attorney from the protection of the
Veterans act.
The Republicans are always ready to
talk about the claims of the veterans of
the war, and they seized the opportunity
afforded by the, SECOND act. Roe and
Neyius charged the Democrats with seek
ing political advantages at the expense of
old soldiers. Senator Edwards declared
that the Veterans act was intended for
the protection of clerks and subordinates.
Unless the bill were passed, the friends of
reform would have the name, but their
enemies would have the power. The
character and the interests of good govern
ment required that they should be in
unison with their superiors.
Senator Roe asked Senator Edwards if
he were to have place under the new
charter.
'.The Mayor of Jersey City and / have
not hitherto worked in union, was the
reply. Probably any other man in Jer-
sey City would have better chance
than /.
Senator Roe thought that this was not
! an answer to his question.
'T will say" Senator Edwards then
said, ''that the gentleman just appointed
to the office of Corporation Counsel
would probably have been the choice of
the Mayor had he not accepted the
have been impugned l will say that
months ago could have had the Office of
Corporation Counsel had consented to
work against the new charter"
The two bills have yet to be passed by
the House. This may be done Monday
night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
Rsnublican strlkers Arrested.

Justice O'Reilly, at the Essex Market
Police Court, New York, this morning, is
sued warrants for the arrest of John Null
zen, Patrick J. O'Brien, Matthew J..
o'Donnen, James Mulcahy and George
Blout for committing frauds at
the Republican primary election
in the Fourth Assembly district
April 5. Officers are now looking for
them. The men who are to be arrested
areadhe rents of John B. Collins, who is
the present republican leader of the dis
trict. The affidavits against them are
made by adherents of John d. Dunno,
who endeavored to wrest the leadership
from Collins,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
The Locality Of It.

De Bulge Cooking over the family
album)-Who's this old gentleman in
uniform?
Miss Bendix-That's old grandpa
Bendix. He failed to leave as lot Of
money we expected.
De Budge-Did he die intestate2
Miss Bendix- oh, no; somewhere
down near Seabright, New Jersey, I
believe Judge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12

The body of Patrick Osborn, of No. 81
Laight street, New York, was found
drowned in the water beneath the trestle-
work of the abbatoir at the foot of Sixth
street, between seven and eight o'clock
last evening. 1t was taken to Boylan's
morgue, and there, though much decom-
posed, was identified by a brother and
found standing waist deep in mud,
with one hand IN the pantaloons
pocket The water is shallow at
low tide. 1t is supposed that Osburn
stepped from the trestle-work and fell
feet foremost. He had been missing for
some time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
pecision was Reserved.

Judge Lippincott, this morning, reserved
his decision in the case of John Cook
against the Erie Railroad Company, in an
appeal from the Judgment rendered by
Judge Douglas in the First District Court.
The Judgment was for 500 damages, and
the appeal was made on technicalities that
were the outcome OF the service OF the
original papers in the suit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
connting the Votes,

The Board of Canvassers met at noon
today in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall City Clerk Scott swore in the mem
hers. and the Board organized by electing
Michael O'Mara, chairman; City Marshal
Long. messenger, and Frank Coyle, SER
qeant-at-arms A recess was then taken
until two o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
For He Is a jolly Good Fellow.

Mr.. Rockwell, the backer of the "Held
by the Enemy" Company, now playing at
the Academy of Music was fortunate in
seeming for manager Mr.. Walter f, Hud-
son, nephew of the sterling old actor and
manager, Mr.. James Colyer. Mr.. Hudson
was for long time the private secretary
and man of trust for Miss Helen Dau-
vray and more genial gentleman and
popular manager would be hard to find in
fha theatrical business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
Revival Meetings.

These meetings are still being held in
the Scotch Presbyterian Church on Mercer
street. The Rev. Thomas Houston is a
popular favorite. He is an established in
stitution. His services have all the inter
est of novelty. The solos he sings are
worth money to hear as compared with
many entertainments. Then the preach
ing is simple, interesting and practical
good for old and young, rich and poor,
learned and simple.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
Booth Is Well Again.

DETROIT, Mich, April 12, 1ss9-Law-
renee Barrett announced from the stage
of the Detroit Opera House last night
that Mr.. Booth would rejoin the company
at Cleveland on Monday next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
OFFICIAL MAJORITIES.

The Charter Carried the City by s,se3
Votes,
At the meeting of the City Board of
Canvassers this afternoon, the total vote
for the Charter was 10,s40; against it,
7,O17; majority, 1898.
For Aldermen, Jordan's majority is
1,75S; Connolly's, 632; Hoos', COS; Keogh's,
33s; Van Horns, 73, and Schermerhorn's,
EO1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
prohibition Closed the Hotels.

BENNINGTON, VT, April 12.-The liquor
raids upon the hotels resulted this morn
ing in the closing of the Putnam and
Stark Houses. leaving Bennington with
out hotel accommodation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
THE FINANcIERS' DEBATE.
Changes in the Board Points for the
Contest.

Contest.
"shall we fight?" or, "Shall we surren-
ders' was the question under considera-
tion at the inside conference of the Board
of Finance members that preceded the
meeting of the Board this morning.
Commissioners Datz and Jordan are
warm for the fray. They believe that
they have good case for the courts.
Commissioners Warren and Hardenbergh
make no secret of the fact that they do
< not like the new order Of things, and they
are as well satisfied of the strength of
their case against the new charter; but
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
[speciaI 70 the Jersev Gin Netrs.l

Especial to the Jersey City Netrsl
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1889. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
New England, New York, New Jersey,
Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary
land, District of Columbia, Virginia, West
Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Western
New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska, rain;
for Tennessee, thunder showers; for all
other States, fair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12

ashore on the rocks in the outer harbor,
making q large hole in her bottom. The
passengers were landed in the tug Fairy
sistance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
Hartnett's Record.
Ten Indictments YESTERDAY.

The Grand Jury yesterday found ten In
dictments. They will probably make q
presentment next Tuesday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12

NEWPORT, r. l., April II, 1889. During
q thick fog this morning the steamer Con-
necticut, running to jamestown, ran
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
HERE'S THE RAILROAD BILL.
Much Has Been Taken Out of 1t, But
Much Remains.
Especial TO the JERSEY Ctty Ne,os.l

TRENTON, April II, 1889. The more
facts that are developed about Senate
bill lS5. the Railroad Grab, the more the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
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ona thonsand dollars ware annropriated

One thousand dollars were appropriated
for grading and repairing Cooper place,
from Newark avenue to Gregory street.
A motion was made to adjourn until to-
morrow morning, and Mr.. Harden
bergh gave notice that he would then
bring up the matter of the appointment
of the three remaining Assessors.
making confusion" said Mr.. Harden
bergh 7'but the air is full of rumors con-
cerning contests over the new charter
The taxes should be collected, and If the
new charter is contested, people may re-
fuse to pay their taxes. We must have
some government while the contest is go
ing onn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
CITY FINANCES.

Comptroller Dickinson Presents His An
nual Report.
The Board of Finance held special
meeting this morning. President Edel-
stein was absent, and Mr.. Datz presided
in his place.
Comptroller Dickinson submitted his
annual report of the financial condition of
the city for the year ending November 80,
1885, from which the following extracts
are taken
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12

BnrcaAn's Pills act IKE magic on weak stomach
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-12
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ss,sss,oao 20
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So. 654.s1G G7
$27s,ss8 50
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The statement of the cit financial
condition on December l. IS excepting
water account), shows Liabilities OF
5,614, $50 81; resources, 81 1884, ,s27.5S; net
debt of city, 81, 229.S1.
A statement of like nature for Decem-
ber /, 1885, shows gross liabilities Of
$15, ,667, ,0S474; resources, 81, ,547 ,320.74,
making the net debt $4, 119, ,763.
The resources on December j. 1888, were made
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
LITERARY CONTEST.

A class OF Demorest Medal contestants
in charge of Mrs j. C. Lrotter gave an en-
tertainment last evening at the Baptist
church under the auspices Of Station E of
the Woman's Missionary circle. The pro-
gram was appropriate and well rendered
in every particular.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by the Rev. g. G. Ferguson, who also an
nounced the entire program of the even
ing. The Misses Gertie and Mile Hayes
rendered a piano duet in a most artistic
and excellent manner, then followed a rec
itation entitled 1.-The Deacon's Sunday
School Sermon" by Miss Venus Christ,
who showed good preparation and earnest
effort After we'll rendered piano solo
by Mr.. John Shastid, Miss May Thistle
wood spoke Rum Selling our CountrS's
Scourge" with good voice and highly en-
tertained the audience. Miss Mabel Aver
rendered the piano solo, ''Slumber Song"
so exquisitely well that all would have
been delighted if she could have been per-
suaded into giving another number. Miss
Maggie Dorsey delighted the audience
with the recitation, prohibition the Hope
of the Country" Her gestures, memory
and general effect were almost perfect.
Miss Matte Smith won the first prize in
the rendition of "A Voice From the Poor
House." Her faultless articulation, ges-
ture and general effect fairly brought
down the house. Miss Odessa johnson in
her vocal solo showed a remarkable voice
and delighted the entire audience.
Miss limo Creditor. the fifth and last of
the contestants, rendered faithfully and
well the piece, Coordination Necessary
for the Annihilation of the Liquor
Traffic" At this point the judges, Messrs.
n. A. Lewis, +. A. North and S. ID. Lieu
rance, retired to make up their decision.
During the deliberations of the judges
Miss Nora Boyd, to whom in a recent con-
test the Demorest medal was awarded,
rendered 1.-The Martyred Mothers and
Miss Jennie Smith delivered ''Tommy's
Little Star" Mr.. North in behalf OF the
i'll dyes then rendered their unanimous de-
els ion, and in neat little speech presented
Miss Matte Smith an elegantly bound
COPY of Dore's Art Gallery. then address
ing the remaining four members of the
class presented each with beautiful
book of poems.
The ladies of section E together with
Mrs. 1rotter and her clasr of girls with
their r,,citations and the excellent piano
and voc al music. should be congratulated
on their successful entertainment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Now that the of the year has arrived when people deal
principally goods for Christmas presents ready sup
ply almost any need that may be presented.
Our different departments well stocked with goods for
the holidays and from Is to 30 centower than
those of any other house in the city,
In dress goods department offering those elegant
Fae Franchise silk dollar There few choice
left and they really superb full line of urahs so
and 60 in fancy colo with the Fables make elegant
and handsome Christmas presents black Peau de
offering the elegant line the city 1O0c
25e These worth 1885, 15Oc and 175c invoice of
plain and figured India silks has been received They
designs While the dress goods
call your attention to elegant pattern suits.
Our carpet department repete with handsome novelties
We have very beautiful Oriental handmade rugs very
low All other also low and is
indeed variety.
Portierres selling in every style We have just
ceved invoice of them and all handsome.
lace curtains also very beautiful and very cheap
The list Of presents is follows:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
Names put upon books, etc.; magazines
bound.at the EAGLE office.
PERSONALS.

Mr.. W. f. Demming arrived IN the city
last night.
Mr.. f S. Lamonie Denver, is in the city
on business.
Mr.. f. Smith, Quincy, H., is in the city
on business.
Mr.. T. Ratcliff. Indiana, is in the city
for a few days.
Mr.. Samuel E. Eastman, Concord, n.
H., is at the Carey.
Mr.. NJ Harker, Kansas City, is in the
city for few days.
Mr.. J. Z. Conklin, of Winfield, spent
Yesterday in the city.
Mr.. d. g. Grigsby, Atlanta, Texas, Is IN
ghe city On business.
Mr.. w. J. Fuller, Wichita Falls, Texas,
is at the Manhattan.
Mr.. C. w. Smith, Cincinnati, is in the
the city for few days.
Nessrs. J. c.. Ellis and James Kelley,
Pratt, are at the Carey.
Mr.. VIM. A. White, junction City, ar
rived in the city last night.
Mr.. James S. Wilson, Springfield, Mo-,
will be in the city for few days
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Hill, of Wellington,
spent the day in the city yesterday.
MIR. f. Thompson, of Topeka; is in the
city looking after business matters
Mr.. c. T. Clendenin, Kansas City, Is in
looking up business friends in the city.
WE. Clark, of Kansas City, arrived
Yesterday and is stopping at the Metro
pole.
Mr.. John Rausch, representing the Pauly
iail works of St. Louis, leaves this morn
ing TO inspect a Jail at sherman, Texas.
MIR. and Mrs J. a. Wallace left last
evening for Las Vegas. New Mexico, where
they will remain some tine for their
health.
Prof. f. A. Popenoe, of the State Agri-
cultural college. who had been attending
the meeting OF the Southern Kansas Far
mers' association, left last evening FOL
home.
FEATHER" f. p. Baker, of Topeka, spent
Yesterday in the city looking after some
business. He says in his old days he has
quit watching the boys in their political
Ilays'' ami spends his entire time at
more profitable business
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.
Another Great Institution Needs Only Ratin
cation.

Another Great Institution Needs Only Rattn-
cation.
All OF the donors to the John Bright
university are hereby notified to meet to-
morrow, Saturday, afternoon at
o'clock sharp for short
conference and consent neces-
sary to the consumation of all the grand
hopes of that institution. Not only the
presence of the donors is desired and
promptly at the hour. but also all Others
who have interested themselves in having
this great institution founded will be well
coined and made acquainted with the salts
factory facts which will soon be made
public. 1t is desired especially that every
one who subscribed aid may be present.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

A class of young ladies in political
economy and in search OF further light
aud practical information visited the
EAGLE establishment yesterday afternoon,
in company with Mrs. John Mccormick,
namely Miss Mary Lawrence, Miss Alice
Oldfather and Miss Elsie Met ormlck.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
MASQUERADE BALL.

The annual masquerade ball of Wichita
Lodge, No. 4, Sons of Herman, will be
given at a. o. [. W. hall, lis North Mar
ket street on Tuesday evening, December
81, 1889. Those holding invitations can
procure tickets at Baehrs Drug Store,
John Herrig's Cigar Store and Santa Fe
Bakery or of members.