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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
ROW In A GREENYILLE CHURCH.
Brother Brooks Accused by Brother
Palmer of Telling a Lie.

Palmer OF Telling Lie.
A meeting of the congregation of the
Greenville Reformed Church, held last
evening, was the scene of an unusual ex-
citement. Its purpose was to discuss
plans for the new edifce the
church people are about to erect. Archi-
tect Henry c. Palmer, of No. 142 Ocean
avenue, who is member of the
church, had drawn plans and had
submitted them to the Consistory.
that body approved them, but did not
deem it wise to accept them till the con-
gregation had seen them. Last evenings
meeting of the congregation was for that
purpose. Pastor Bruce presided.
Mr.. Reid moved that, as the plans had
been accepted by the Consistory, they be
adopted by the congregation.
Mr.. Brooks made the first break by de-
nying that the Consistory had accepted
the plans, though he admitted that the
Consistory had adopted them.
Mr.. Reid famed the flames by remark
ing that Brother Brooks was always split
ting hairs.
Mr.. Brooks replied that many a thou
sand dollars might possibly be
saved if other architects were
invited to submit plans. He raised
a perfect storm of indignation
when he added that he had heard that
some of Brother Palmer's houses had
fallen
'Tt's liel" thundered Brother Palmer.
"It's liep'
Then all was excitement and some ladies
went out frightened.
The question of the acceptance of the
plans was finally put to a vote. Brother
Brooks had subsidized or escaped, and they
were accepted by vote of 46 toO
The new plans call for an expenditure
of about $2S,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
TOO MUCH COURTESY.
While the Doctors We're
Being Polite to Each
Other Mrs. Dow
den Died.
THE PHYSICIANS SIDE OF IT.
A Hoboken Case in Which Help
Was Very Slow in Reaching a
Patient.

1t was professional courtesy, but while
the doctors minded the code of ethics,
poor Mrs. Dowden gradually sank and
died.
Mrs. Dowden was the wife of the popu-
lar treasurer of the Cullen Association,
and lived at No. 80 Madison street, Hobo
ken. DR. Lynch was the family physician,
her confinement. He had paid
her two visits on March II and 22 On
Friday, April &c. Mrs. Dowden was taken
very i'll, having had two hemm9rhages.
Her husband and sister called on DIR.
Lynch, who declined to attend, as he had
another case of similar nature on hand,
and, as he followed the rule of not attend
ing two cases at the same time. He gave
Mrs. Dowden the names of Doctors Pitts,
Steadman and Pindar in order that medi-
cal attendance might be obtained at once.
Mr.. Dowden became very bitter and said
some things to which the physician took
exception.
relieved her, When he left he advised
that DR.. Lynch be sent for when doctor
was needed again.
The confinement took place on Satur-
day. DIR. Lynch was sent for in accord
ance with DR.. Pitts suggestion but he
refused to attend because he said
Dowden had insulted him. Dowden
called in some other doctor, whose name
he refuses to divulge. but this physician
declined to have anything to do with the
case until he was satisfied that DIR. Lynch
had given it up entirely. Professional
courtesy required this, he said
Dowden went in a hurry to secure the
services of DR.. Pitts. When that gentle
man made his visit the woman was in a
very dangerous condition. Drs. Stead
man and Fisher were called in to assist
him, but Mrs. Dowden had lost so much
blood that despite all their efforts she
died.
saw DR.. Lynch at his house on Fourth
street and Willow avenue. He told sub
stantially the same story as is given
above. He makes it a rule he said, never
to receive deposit, and never to at
tempt to attend two cases of con-
finement at the same time He
believes that he would not be able to give
either case the attention it requires He
is the brother-in-law of Father Corrigan,
and much respected in the neighborhood.
DR.. Steadman, who was called in for
consultation in the case, refused to say
anything about it, because DIR. Pitts had
charge OF it and it was professional
cOurteSyn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
Local option in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, May 8, 1ss9.--The Local
Option bill, which it was confidently
expected would pass the House
easv. failed to carry in that body
last night, lacking five votes of the
necessary number. A reconsideration
will be moved, and the friends of the bill
still hope to pull the bill through, as thir-
was taken.
The Abbott bill, making a return to
capital punishment in cases of murderers
where the jury unanimously recommend
in writing the death penalty, passed the
House yesterday. 1t authorizes execu-
tions by either hanging or electricity, and
the bill to also permit decapitation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
Speculation as to His Posi-
tion Toward the Two
Boards of Works.
TALK OF A NEW COMBINE
Has Commissioner Kern Found q
New Ally in His Fight Against
the Charter?

During the armistice in the charter war
the politicians have fallen to discussing
the recent developments in the Board Of
Works, and everyone is puzzled to know
what it all means
The anomaly of the situation is the con-
sorting of Commissioners William +. Kern
and William Van Keuren They are both
members of what has been called the
latest combine in the Board of Works,
though Mr.. Van Keuren and others who
voted with him week ago are warm in
their declarations that there is no com
bine"
Kern is the man who gave the charter
men such lively shaking up in the
Fourth district on election day, and is one
of the most determined of the anti-charter
fighters.
Van Keuren was reelected to the old
Board of Works last election day, and has
since been appointed to the new Board of
Works by the Mayor. He has filed his
bonds as member of the old Board. but
up to this time has not qualified to serve
n u the new Board His acceptance Of the
Mayors appointment was indicated how
ever, by his taking the oath of office be-
fore City Clerk Scott day or two after
the appointment was made.
asked a Commissioner who is not in
latest combine, so called, what he made
of the riddle.
Its pretty hard work to tel, . was the
reply. Il can't understand it. It was
known that Cannon was favorable to the
charter; it was known that Tunl-
ulty was favorable to the charter;
and Van Keuren's appointment was
probably made to break the backbone Of
fight by the old Board of Works Com
missioners against the incoming of the
new charter appointees. When Kern and
he get together, however, it looks as
If Mr.. Van Keuren had decided to cast his
lot with the old Board He has not vet
qualified to serve as a Mayors appointee,
and that is another Indication. Z
City Clerk Scott says however, that the
fact that Mr., Van keuren has not yet
filed his bonds under the Mayors ap-
pointment proves nothing. He has
thirty days within which to do that.
Mr.. Van Keuren was extremely nom
committal when interviewed on the sub.
ject.
The new Board of Aldermen will meet
next Monday. No candidates. in the field
for president of the Board, though Alder
man O'Rourke is talked of, and no objec-
ton will probably be made to Alderman
at-Large Allen taking the presiding Off
GERS chair. 1t is foregone conclusion
that John E. Scott, who has held the City
Clerkship for many years, will be re-
elected. City Marshal Tim Long seems to
have the inside track, too, for reelection
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
To Test Coil Boilers.

WASHINGTON, May 8, 1SS9.-Secretary
Tracy has determined to give oil boilers
a thorough practical trial in order to test
their qualities for generating steam
for naval vessels. Secretary Whit,
making this test during
his administration and some of the boiler
builders had actually constructed boilers
to be tested, but as Secretary Whitney's
term was drawing to close the matter
was postponed. Oil boilers have already
been introduced into some, of the
have hardly had q satisfactory test as yet.
The chief advantages claimed for them is
that they save great deal of space and
weight two very Important factors in the
construction of war vessel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
UNIONISTS WEAKENING.
Mr.. Caine Wants to Join Gladstone-A
Tax to Build Houses for London's Poor.
TBy Gable to the United Pressl

[7y Gable to the United Pressl
LONDON, May 8, 1ss9.-An interview
with Mr.. William S. Caine, Unionist
Member of Parliament for Barrow-in-
Furness, leaves the impression that he
would like to declare himself for Mr..
Gladstone and Home Rule, but that he
does not yet feel able to leave his friends
on the other side of the House. There has
a revulsion of feeling among the
Unionists generally outside the abb
solute leaders of the party, toward
Mr.. Gladstone and the cause the Grand
Old Man so gallantly supports. Since
the Birmingham fight and the exchange
Churchill, many of the Unionists, whose
interest in their party was languid at
best, are about willing to seize upon any
pretext to get out of the anomalous posi-
tion in which they find themselves Mr..
Caine is one of these, but he apparently
lacks the stamina to make the
leap. He said that it was possible
not desert his friends. If many others
who find themselves in the same con-
dition as Mr.. Caine would resign,
Gladstonians feel that this would open
the way for their seats to be occupied by
Home Rulers. A movement is on foot
now looking to this very object, as it is
believed that before the next session of
Parliament the seats now occupied by
some of the Unionists will be empty and
ready for contesting
The statement is made on the best of
authority that Mr.. w. H. Smith will not
resign the leadership of the House of
Commons during this session.
Mr.. r. ]. Reid, Q. c., is lecturing on his
plan for the better housing of the poor
He wantS tn uiya fha CO11ntv COi1uci1
the power to build buildings for 100000
people in different parts of London, and
to raise the money for this purpose by
tax of one pence in the pound on all rents
Mr. Reid is receiving great deal of at
tention from the audiences he addresses
and hopes for good to result from his
efforts.
The London School Board has presented
a petition to the Home Secretary against
the employment of any children under ten
years Of age in theatrical performances
The Board intends to fight until it can
gain its point in this matter, which will
undoubtedly raise very difficult ques-
ton. 1t will especially affect the managers
of pantomimes.
NJ. Rochefort was joined at Dover by
his daughter Nine. Du Faux. The meet
ing was an affecting one.
Returns of the commerce of the Suez
Canal show that seventy-eight per cent. of
the ships passing through the canal are
British.
The plenary Catholic Congress at
Vienna, after adopting the various sec
tions of the resolutions before them, ad-
journed amid cheers for the Pope and the
Emperor.
The Emperor of Germany has invited
the American delegates to the Samoan
Conference to dine with him at Potsdam
on Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
GOOD BYE OLD BOARD.
The Aldermen Were Real Nice TO One
Another Last Night.

The Aldermen Were Real Nice TO One
Another Last Night.
Last evening was the last time that
the last Board of Aldermen had to come
together. officially. and their meeting was
characterized by the utmost harmony and
many expressions of gratitude
Then James Conroy was, for 800, given
permission to run the only ferry over the
Gap at Washington street, and lot of
bills were passed, among them the in
surance bill to which Father Salinger OBJ
jected so strongly before. Father Sahnger
voted for it last night.
Then came the gratitude
The Fathers tried to outdo one another
in their plentiful thanks
They thanked Presiding Father O'Neil,
they thanked Father Salinger, they
thanked Father Shawda, they thanked
Father Marinus, they thanked Father
Elliott and they thanked Father Reardon.
By this time they had got into CRATE
ful frame of mind, and they thanked City
Clerk John E. Scott, City Marshal Tim
othy Long, Poormaster Hewitt, and every
one else whose name they could remem-
ber.
Then they adjourned S. d., R. /. P.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03

battery, ten days in the County Jail;
six months at the penitentiary;
John Sullivan, petit larceny, the same
sentence; John McDermott, same charge,
three months penitentiary; Thomas John
son, grand larceny, six months in the
same place; James Fahey, assault and
battery on two charges, three months in
the penitentiary and s25 fine and costs.
Annie Allen, the pickpocket, who pleaded
guilty of having stolen S4S from Mrs. Mary
Decker, of Belmont avenue, while riding
ON Greenville car, was sent to State
Prison for two and half years. The
Court said it was convinced she was a
professional pickpocket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
PAwNBRoKER NELSON'S JAW FELL
A Severe Reprimand and Fine from
Judge Lippincott.

A Severe Reprimand and Fine from
Judge Lippincott.
Pawnbroker William Nelson was
subepn@d as wijEess in case before
Judge Lippincott in the Court of Sessions
recently.
When Nelson was wanted to testify he
could not be found about the Court
House, and the Judge ordered capias to
be issued. This morning he was brought
into court and Judge Lippincott repri-
manded him.
1--WE have enough trouble" he said,
with people of your class in cases that
come before us without having, you disc
stolen goods and cause much trouble.
You have been here before
and ought to know that when sub
penBd as a witness you
must attend Court, and hereafter you
probably will. The sentence of the Court
Is that you pay fine of $5 and costs.'
Nelson's jaw dropped when he heard
this lecture. He paid the fine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
squabbling over an Old War Ship.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 8, 1ss9.-Secre-
tary Tracy contemplates ordering the
old ship Constitution from the Ports
mouth On. H.) to the Washington
Navy Yard. Considerable opposition to
the proposed transfer of the old battle
ship comes from New Hampshire. One
of the arguments used for the purpose of
influencing Secretary Tracy's action is
that the removal of the old vessel will in
volve an expenditure of $1,000. Friends of
the proposed transfer say the objection
to the transfer on the grounds of expense,
is a mere blind, and that the opposition to
the removal of the historical man-of-war
comes from the Portsmouth and other
New Hampshire people, who regard the
presence of the venerable relic as source
Of profitable returns, as well as of patriotic
emotions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03

may be made parties to this action or proceeding,
and direct the manner and time of service Of
rules or orders, or other papers, by publication
otherwise; and also to make such orders as said
Chief Justice may deem proper concerning tine
taking of testimony, and also such further orders
or rules concerning this action or proceeding, and
all papers and pleadings therein and the conduct
thereof, as shall be necessary to have the same
also summarily to determine and direct, by order,
which of the persons claiming such office shall
discharge the duties of the office affected by the
act and the supplements thereto above recited,
during the pendency of this action or proceeding.
And that upon such application l shall read the
petition complaint of said Mayor of Jersey
City filed In this proceeding. Yours respectfully,
ROBERT S. HUDsPETH, Attorney.
Datad Nov 1890
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
A RARE CHANCE FOR BOYS.

Max Stadler & Co. Have Made Them a
Most Attractive Offer.
Max Stadler & Co., the clothiers of
Broadway and Grand street, New York,
have appealed right to the hearts of all
the small boys of Gotham and vicinity by
offering regulation base ball to every
purchaser of boys or child's suit.
In the way of spring suits and overcoats
this enterprising firm offers the very best
in the way of style and material for as
tonishingly low figures. In fact, every
thing in the way of clothing and hats may
be obtained here at decided bargains.
The well known character of the firm
stock will render it decided object for
intending purchasers of spring clothing to
pay this popular house visit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
The Last of " The Jersey
City News" Fund Paid
to Her Yesterday.
WHAT SHE INTENDS TO DO.
The Balance of Switchman Nc
Tamany's Salary Not Yet Paid
by the Railroad Company.

ONNNA
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS yesterday sent
to Mrs. Margaret McTamany check for
s110.S6, that being the exact balance of
subscriptions received for her benefit up
to date.
The widowof the hero switchman sat in
her neat kitchen resting after the labors
of the day
She received the money with warm
expressions of the deepest gratitude.
Her modest gown of black fitted her
matronly figure closely, and showed her
to be what she is, woman about thirty
six years old, motherly and honest, with
face that betokened heart as big as her
body will hold
"Ah," she said, as she took the check,
II don't know what would have done if
it had not been for THE JERSEY CITY
NEWS am afraid that my family would
have been scattered and that should
have been forced to watch my children as
with desolation staring me in the face
WHAT THE HERo's WIDOW WILL DO.
GAS it is, shall have very hard time,
but shall try to set up little shop and
make enough to keep my little ones at
school and food in the mouths of ALL"
Then her kind eyes filed with tears, and
the lines that grief has lately painted on
her face grew deeper.
Mrs. McTamany has not yet decided
just what kind of shop to start;
and does not even know where she
would like to have it located. She feels,
though, that all her many friends will
patronize it, and that there will be suffi-
cient income from it to take care of the
four members of her family who are too
young to add anything to the common
fund
In the meantime the brave mans
widow has been settling up the little
debts her husband left behind him, and is
busy collecting her thoughts in casting
about to decide on her future life.
THE GENEROUS RAILROAD COMPANY.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has taken
no steps, so far, to show its appreciation
of the switchman's noble deed.
+ Some days ago hireling of the road Of
fered Mrs. McTamany the magnificent
sum of one hundred and fifty
dollars if she would sign a discharge
in full of all claim against the company,
but she very properly refused.
That could scarcely be called gener-
osity.
Except by the company itself.
1t was large hearted for Juggernaut.
The company has not even taken the
trouble to pay to Mrs. McTamany the
money it owed her husband as balance Of
his salary.
Perhaps the soulless corporation will
fine him for abandoning his post and try
to square the account that way.
But THE JERSEY CITY NEWS does not
propose to allow any such proceeding,
and Mrs McTamany has some other in
fiuential friends who will dot permit her
interests to be neglected or ignorance of
business ways to be abused.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
ALL YE, TAKE NOTICE.
The Document Served on the Members of
the Old City Governments.

Cn9 Olu SlCy governments.
Following is the notice which was
served yesterday ON all the members of
the old city Boards in the suit brought by
Mayor Cleveland to establish the validity
of the new charter
NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT.
Before HONORABLE MEMBER BEAsLEY Chief
Justice.
In the matter of the application Of
eifn orsstes Cleveland Mayor of Jersey Notice.
SrR:-Take notice that on Saturday, the fourth
noon, 1 shall apply to the Honorable Mercer
Beasley, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
on the. petition of orestes Cleveland,
of an act entitled "An' act concerning the
government of cities of this State" approved
April 6, 1885, and the various supplements thereto,
and especially the supplement approved April 10,
1889, to appoint Special Term of the Supreme
Court of the State of New Jersey to try and de
termine the title to office and the powers, privi-
leges and rights of the persons there to be ap-
pointed by the said Mayor of Jersey City under
the provisions of the above recited act, to wit
George A. Hough& las as City Comptrolliier, Jeremiah
wards as Corporation Counsel, Robert S. Huds-
peth as Corporation Attorney, Patrick H. O'Neill
as City Collector, George @ R, Hitler John Edel-
bers of the Roard of Finance, Charles ]. Soners,
Benjamin Van Keuren and Edward A. Dugan as
street ana water COMMISSIONERS, Mlcnael j.
O'Donnell, John Prigge Jr, and David w. Law
renee as Tax Commissioners, John p
Feeney, James E. Kelley and Cornelius H.
Benson as Police Commissioners, Robert Quinlan
James H. Henderson and John Conway as Fire
Commissioners Jacob Ringle and James G. Has
kins as Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, and
to determine the duties, rights, powers and priv
ileges under said act of the Mayor of said CITY,
and to determine all disputes and controversies
which have arisen concerning the right or title
of all persons appointed to office in Jersey City
under the provisions of said act
And that l shall also apply at the time and
place aforesaid to said Chief Justice to make
such orders may be necessary to bring into
court all persons claiming any right, title or in
terest to or in any office mentioned in the acts
above recited, and to prescribe within what time
all pleadings or papers shall be filed therein, and
also to direct that any person claiming the right
to hold, otherwise than by virtue of an
appointment of the said Mayor any Of
Ace which by the terms Of the said
acts is directed to be filed by
appointment by the Mayor of said city, shall be
made party of this proceeding, to the end that
the right of such person to such office may be
tried and determined at such special term and
also to direct that all persons claiming to hold
any office in said city affected by the said acts
otherwise than by appointment Of the Mayor as
aforesaid shall file in this proceeding paper or
pleading setting out his claim or title to Office
and also to prescribe the manner in which persons
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-03
Special weather Prediction.

WASHINGTON, May 8, 1sS0.-The storm,
which is apparently central over Montana
this morning, will probably extend east
ward over the Missouri and upper Missis-
sippi valleys and the lake regions, at
tended by warmer, threatening weather
and rain by Saturday afternoon or Sunday
morning. :, s
Southern States east Of the Mississippi
is a slight indication that the local
showers and unsettled weather conditions
that now extend from Virginia northward
to New England win be followed on Sat
urday by warmer, fair weather.