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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Gateman DaIy in Court.

Michael DAILY, the gate tender at
the Grove street crossing, where a
Foboken horse car was run into by a
Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive, and
who, it is alleged, signalled to the driver
of the car to cross the tracks, was before
Justice Stilsing this morning. Doctors
certificates were presented setting forth
that Thomas Spurs, Herman Book and
Driver Siegen were still confined to their
homes from the effects of the injuries they
received, and would probably not be able
to leave their homes for two weeks yet
Daly's examination was accordingly ad-
journed for that time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
VAN GAAsBEcK's QUEER CHOICE.
He Has $4,000, but Prefers to Live in

He Has $4,000, but Prefers to Live in a
Tenement.
Through Lawyer Besson, John Cox, of
Hoboken, guardian of Edwin Van Gaas-
beck, who had an estate valued
at about $4,000 bequeathed him by his
father, asked advice from Judge Lippin-
colt this morning. 1t was stated that the
young man persists in living in tene-
ment house in bad surroundings, and that
the people with whom he lives are not
such as he should associate with.
Mr. Cox wanted to have the Court grant
an order that would permit him to remove
the youth from this place. The Court de-
cided that in this case it had no iurisdic-
ton
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
WHITE CAPS IN INDIANA.
A Brutal Husband Beaten by Crowd
of Masked Men.


of Masked Men.
CINCINNATI, o., April 27, 1SS9.-White
Caps chastised man within mile of
Cincinnati last night in thickly settled
suburb. Frank Gehrline, forty-eight,
lives at Riverside, and has frequently
quarreled with his wife and recently hit
her with pail She has been supporting
him, while he spent his time and her
money in saloons. He has had several
White Cap warnings.
About eight o'clock last evening, as
Gehrline was in saloon drinking, a boy
entered and told him some one wanted to
speak to him outside Gehrline, suspect
ing nothing, went to the door. He had
scarcely reached it, however, when he
was seized by a mob of masked
men. They tied him to q tree, removed
his clothes and belabored. him most un-
mercifully for half an hour. His screams
attracted great crowd of men and
women who looked on without inter
ference When the job was finished the
White Caps disappeared toward the river.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
The Law Bears Hard ON This skipper.

New BEDFORD, Mass, April 81, 1882
Peter J. Mansett, who, a week ago Thurs
day, arrived here in the Portuguese
schooner Carolina, has not been al
lowed to land, although he has
a wife and five children residing
here, and has himself claimed q
residence here forty years, having sailed
as an officer of whaling ships for twenty
sailors boarding house. East fall, being
sick, he received aid as State pauper
to go to his native place, Bravo, c. " l..
Now he has returned entirely cured. but
under the law cannot land. The captain
of the vessel is unable to give bonds.
Nansett says that rather than go back to
the islands, he will jump overheard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
AN ODD SUIT.
Litigation Over $3.50 Chief Murphy Used
as Decoy.

The old suit to recover the $3.50, that
Chief Murphy has in his possession was
revived today. 1t was money placed in
his hands to decoy an alleged criminal to
this city to enable arrest. The money
was claimed by Richard H. Williams
after the arrest had been made, and also
by one Hansen The Chief refuses to de-
liver the money to Williams, claiming he
is not the proper person.
Today a motion was made before Judge
Knapp that Chief Murphy be permitted
to file another plea, and counsel for
Williams objected. He wanted the pres
ent plea stricken out without new one
being made. The Court reserved its de-
ciSion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
standard OH and p. r. R. at war.

This morning Judge Knapp appointed
Commissioners to condemn lands wanted
by the National Dock and Junction Rail
road Company, which cross the
tracks of the United Railroads
of New Jersey, or the Pennsylvania Com
pany. A writ of certiorari and a stay of
proceedings was asked for by
counsel for the Pennsylvania
Company. The Court heard
the argument and reserved decision. The
Commissioners are Ex-Judge Beach, John
Newman, Mayor of Bayonne and Peter
Henderson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
The Duke of Edinburgh's Return.

LONDON, April 81, 1ss9.-The Duke of
Edinburgh, who was taken ill while in
command of the Mediterranean squadron
of the Royal Navy, and brought
home, reached Portsmouth today
The Duke is better, but weak in the eX-
treme. With his attendants he travelled
across the continent day and night, not
stopping until Portsmouth was reached,
where the Duchess of Edinburgh was
awaiting his arrival
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Decided Against the Usurer.

Henry j. Van Woert, of New York, a
money lender, loaned Joseph Wiley sum
of money on his notes, and took for Sc
curity chattel mortgage ON Wiley's
furniture.
Wiley moved to Bayonne. Van Woert
seized the goods, which were replevined
by Wiley. This morning Judge Knapp
decided that he should keep his furniture,
rsurious
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Rismnrok smiled Unon Them.

BERLIN April 81, 1ss9.-Messrs. Kasson,
Phelps and Bates, the American Commits
sioners to the Samoan Conference to be
held here next week, called this afternoon
at half-past two o'clock upon Prince Bis
marck. The call was merely a social one
and the delegates We're received very cor
diallv by the Chancellor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
She win Appear Now,

A capias was ordered to be issued by
Judge Knapp this morning for the arrest
of Mrs. Frederick Wehmer, of Hoboken.
She was subpened in supplementary
proceedings in suit brought by Beadle-
son & Woerz, and failed to appear at the
examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
A Chinese Joint Raided.

Sing Wah is q smiling Celestial, who
kept, until last night, a laundry at No.
S Griffith street. For some time past the
people in the neighborhood have been
annoyed by the orgies of Sing
and his friends. Last night Police
men Farrell and Short made descent
upon the place and captured Sing, Annie
Henry, Louisa Hendrick, Dan Crowley
and William Taylor. Judge Wanser sent
them all to Snake Hill for thirty days,
this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

Annie Kunzer, OF NO. 345 FlIth street.,
was arrested by Policeman Dougherty
this afternoon on Morris street and locked
up In the Gregory street station. The
policeman alleged that she tried to jump
off the Morris street pier and was pre-
vented by the bystanders. The woman
acted In such manner as to impress
those who saw her that she is insane. She
will be examined by the County PhysieiaR.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

the last to be apprehended of the three
murderers of Paymaster Mcclure, of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, and Stable Boss
Hugh Flanagan, near Wilkesbarre, on
October Is. The accomplice who escaped
from the country with Beverino was cap
tured few weeks ago. RED Nose Mike,
who has not yet been sentenced, will be
used as witness against his confed-
crates
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Tbe STORM spoiled the Meetinp.

The Hudson County Amateur Baseball
League was to have met last night at
Turner Hall and adopted constitution
and bylaws, and arranged schedule of
games. Owing to the storm there was
but a slim attendance and the meeting
was postponed till tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
west Hoboken Sewer commissioners.

Judge Knapp today appointed Garret
D. Van Reipen, Theophilus Butts and
Corporation Attorney Minturn, of Ho-
boken, Commissioners to assess the cost
of building the West Hoboken sewer.
The sewer not only drains West Hoboken,
but Weehawken as well. 1t is main
outlet, and it is claimed that $4,000 was
too great price to pay for its construc-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Set the Magazine Atira.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, April 81, 1ss9.-Last
night the magazine of Beatty & Co.'s
quarry at Leels Island was set on fire by
some person, with malicious intent, and
nearly one ton of powder was exploded.
The shock was felt for twenty miles in
every direction, and the glass in thirty
houses in the neighborhood was shivered
by the conclusion. Loss about 81, ,0oO
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
An Amateur NIinstrels.

A first class amateur minstrel con-
cert was given last night by the Hobo
ken Amateur Minstrel Club in the
concert hall of the German Club. The
proceeds of the performance will be
devoted to the Hoboken Frauen
Verein and Christ Hospital.
After the overture from 'Nadjy"
the following vocal programme was
given
steersman's Chorus. us........:... Flying Dutchman
Tenor solo, ''Thine, Still Thine.
Solo, .Meet Coon Tonight Mr. B. F. Hart, Jr
Solo Near II. ''.......... Mr. E. Schultze, Jr,
Tenor SOLO with All Her Faults, | Love
Her still ;v;;, = NE f. W. W Pollock
pue''' h's''' D'N9 - - Messrs. Coll and Let's
Schubert's Serenade.. ....... Mr.. W. H. Rieger
Solo, High Old Time. Mr. f. Gregorovius
Messrs. B. F. Hart, Jr, and A.
Girdewell played the bones, and
Messrs. E. Schultze, Jr., and f.
Gregorovius played the trombone.
The Stevens Institute Banjo and
Guitar Club played the gavotte, la
Genue,n of Ardita, and the march,
"Grand Review" of Emerson, and
pleased the audience to the last de-
gree. Mr.. H. Gudewell gave several
of his humorous recitations.
The concert closed with grand
ballet, in which the following took
part
NF.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

The Continental Building and Loan AS
sociation win hold meeting on Monday
evening, April 20, from half-past seven to
half-past eight o'clock, at No. 76 Mont
romery street, room As, third floor, to re-
ceiYe Subscriptions for shares.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

Teachers Studying Oalisthenics.

DIR. Anderson formed his physical train
ing class of teachers at the High School
this morning. About seyenty-flve princi-
pals and teachers were present and they
were very enthusiastic over the success of
the opening. The storm prevented the
attendance of many, who will doubtless
ioin at the next meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
The marion Rifie shooters.

The following scores were made by the
Marion Rifle Club on 200 yards range
off hand last Wednesday:-Ca Captain Weber,
Mahlenbrock. 1856; J. Rebhan, IT'S:
Speicher, 174; G. Varick, 164; I. Stiff, 1872;
j. G. Werner, 15T.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Sentenced from the Sessions.

Charles Peters, of Hoboken, who was
convicted of petit larceny and for obtain
ing money under false pretenses, was
sentenced by Judge Lippincott this morn
inu to eighteen months in State Prison.
Michael Huges was sent to Snake Hill for
six months for assault and battery on his
mother.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
weather Bulletin.

TSpeclaE 70 The JERSEY Clty Nel0s.I
WASHINGTON, April 81, 1889. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours:-For
Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, Western New York and
Western Pennsylvania, rain; for all other
States, fair weather. "a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
High school class of VS..

A reunion of Glass 49, of the Jersey
City High School, will take place in the
Assembly Room this evening. An excel
lent programme has been arranged, and
the event promises to be very enjoyable
one
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
The p. n. R. Renews Its Application.

q
bury, John d. Carscallen and
Charles w. Allen Commissioners
to condemn lands on the Currie
estate wanted by the WaVerly and New
York Bay Railroad Company. An appli-
cation for writ of certiorari will be made
and the matter may go to the Supreme
Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
To unite France with Us.

PARIS, April 27, 1ss9.-It is reported
that societies have been formed In France
for the purpose of uniting France and the
United States more closely, and with Il
view of amending American copyright
laws
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

A billiard match between +, Mehl and
AL Bohinerich will take place at the
Windmill billiard parlors, near the eleva-
tor, this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
LorIiiard schools Ciosing ExercIs,

The annual entertainment of the Loril-
lard night school took place last evening
In the Booraem building. The scholars
who took part were Willie Hardy and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
Hartnett's Record.

O'Reilly's Excelsior Oat Tonic. The best
nerve and brain tonic In the world. Hotels,
druggists. grocers and saloons sell it, send to
tue manufacturers for it. S29 and 3al Newark
ave-, Jersey City,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

See Joseph warren's auctioneer adve rtise-
ments of important auction sales Of real estate,
to take place on the days named and At two p. M,
on.the premises.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
TO TRY THE BIG FOUR.

Nay Is the Date Set For Their Appear
ance in Court.
The trial of President Kern and Com
missioners Watt, Reynolds and Hilliard,
who are popularly known as the big
Four" and who are indicted for malfea-
sance in office, will take place May 6.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
A rinancinl Union nIeeting.

Department No. II of the Financial
Union win meet tonight at Ha'uboldt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

PHILADELPHIA, April n, lss9.--The
cable announces the arrest at Marda,
Italy. on April Is, Of Giuseppe Beyerino,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27

Emma George. The exercises were
opened by the school singing America"
Mr.. George Witter, Miss Laura Russell
and Mr.. Edward Findlay contributed to
the evenings pleasure
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-27
The Last Of MccIure's Assassins.

The entertainment will be repeated
tonight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

"a man may be stronger than a
woman," says Eli Perkins, land so is
a mule, but mentally they are on ar
equality. Woman was first at the
cross and last at the grave. When
men speak of the inferiority of WON.
en- | think of the burning words Of
Lilly Devereux Blake:
"Woman inferior?" she said with
lofty scorD. "Why, woman's money
fitted out the boats that brought the
discoverers over to America woman's
money fitted out the Mayhower the
American flag was designed by WON
an, and the Americans national bird
is n hen Yes, it is. You all have
heard Of the famous war eagle, 'Old
Abe, who accompanied Wisconsin
regiment all through the war. Well,
after the fighting was all over, Old Abe
was taken to Madison, in the State OF
Wisconsin, to end his days in honora-
bic retirement and he spent all his
leisure time in laying eggs"
The walls of our sacred capitol
should have echoed screams of Taught
er at that splendid thrust !-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13
It Was a Plot.

A stranger entered well known
saloon on Woodward avenue the 9th
er day, and after imbibing weak
drink he said to the proprietor:
81 want to wait here few minutes
for man who borrowed some money
of me.
He was motioned to a chair, and
when an hour had passed away he was
asked:
"Are you stranger in the city :"
"Yes, SIR"
Did you lend money to stranger
to you ?"
II did"
How much ?"
"Forty dollars
"Humph! Under what circum-
stances 7"
"Ssid he had freight bill to pay
and couldn't get into the bank. He
gave me this check for 5000 to hold
as security. Said he'd meet me here
at IL o'clock"
"My friend, you have been bam-
boozled."
"No" |"
"Yes, you have. That is the old
freight bill dodge. That check is
worthless, and you'll never see the
man again."
"But can't believe that. He look.
ed honest and talked straight"
$50 they all do. Sorry for you
! but you must read the papers,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

When the rebellion broke out, Gen.
Robert G. Schenck had been so long
in public life and away from Ohio
that he didn't know, even by sight,
half of the numerous nephews who
were the sons of his halfdozen broth
ers. He was appointed brigadier-
general, and it so happened that one
of the regiments assigned to his bri-
gade was the Second Ohio.
Several of the companies of this
regiment were raised in and around
Dayton, where the Schencks lived in
swarms, and as the family was loyal
all through, there was a goodly num-
ber of Schencks in that regiment. 1t
SO happened that the Schenck contin-
gent was thoroughly imbued with a
love of fun, and when any mischief
was afoot the Schencks were sure to
have a hand in it. This fact was very
annoying to the general, and he did
not try to conceal his annoyance
While the brigade lay near Fairfax
Court House strict orders against for
aging were issued. One morning a
party of five foragers. captured the
night before, was brought before Gen.
Schenck for examination. The gen.
eral looked at the faces closely, but
recognized none, and then asked the
first man:
whats your name and regiment?"
"Peter Brown, I'd Ohio, sir"
"Oh, Gin a relieved tone of voice. l
was afraid you might be one of those
blank Schencks. What's your name?"
he inquired of the next.
The youth looked the general
straight in the eye and answered him
cheerily: "Why, general, I'm one
Of those blank Schencks."
The officers standing by did not try
to restrain their boisterous mirth,
while General Schenck glared furious
ly at the unabashed Buckeye young
ster. In another moment he shouted
to the officer of the guard:
"Take those scoundrels away; |
will attend to them another time"
The culprits were marched off and
the general had time to just get into
his tent before he broke out in a pro-
longed fit Of laughter.-N. Y. Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

"Say! don't pretend to be aw-
fully smart, but I'll bet that chap was
honest"
"You will What'll you bet ?"
even twenty. l do honestly be-
lieve he will come here by II o'clock
and pay the money"
The bet was taken, the money put
up, and the greenhorn sat down to
wait. AT five minutes of II a man
came in, handed him $40, expressed
his thanks, and took the check and
placed it in his wallet.
81 told you he was honest" said the
greenhorn as he reached for the stakes.
They were handed over, hut half
an hour later, after much serious
thought, the bartender suddenly slap
ped his leg and exclaimed:
81 see through it now! They were
pals, Of course !"-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

81 don't think Jones has been in
dulging too mucb," said his kindly
believing spouse; but, still, l thought
it rather odd of him that he should
wrench the knocker off the front door
and bring it up to me as sat in bed,
saying that he'd gathered another rose
for me out of the garden, poor, dear,
simple boy; he's just as loving and
sentimental as ever he s."--London
Punch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13
Contempt of Court.

bin in Georgia" said a tourist to the
Arkansaw Traveller, "to git er drink
of water. / noticed a number of men
in short sleeves and wearing bed-tick
suspenders, sitting under tree. They
were gathered about pine table up
on which I-noticed several volumes of
patent Office reports. l did not know
that the assembly was one of solemn
ceremony until | asked for drink Of
water. Then a gaunt man with a
long neck and eyes that wore an ex-
preston of dead set looked up and
said:
"Air you from sich uncivilized
country that you don't know how to
behave yourself when court is in ses-
sion ?"
Excuse me-" l said, 81 didn't know
that this was court"
"But it is, sab, and | want you to
understand it. You have come up
here and throwd a chunk under the
wheels of jestice. A man is drawd up
here on trial for his life."
You don't mean to say that this is
a court of such serious jurisdiction p
"Yes, l do mean to say it and if
you even hint that l don't I'll send
you to Jail for contempt"
"Pardon me | do not mean to be
offensive"
"Good thing you don't, tell you
that"
"May l ask why you are trying this
man Z"
"Yes ; he stole set of plow gear"
"But is that capital offense?"
81 don't know what sort of offense
you call capital, but when man
steals gear in this community why
that settles it with him."
Pardon me, but that isn't law"
"Mout not be in uncivilized COM
munity, but it is here"
"Are you circuit judge?'
"Worse than that; l am jestice of
the peace"
"But under the law you have no
authority to sentence man to death"
"Ha, you dispute my authority
Mr.. Constable, arrest that man."
A man stepped forward and placed
his hand on my shoulder. "You are
under arrest" said he. "Try to get
away, and I'll hurt you."
saw, by the determined faces about
me, that | was in serious predica-
ment, Gentlemen" I said, "you
surely would not harm an innocent
man. You"
THAT'S enough" the judge broke
in. "You have come along here and
tried to overthrow our local self gov
ernment. Secession was grave Of
fense. but nothing compared to this.
You have committed treason. Mr..
Constable, have you got rope p
began to beg. l told them that /
was their friend. | said / would do
anything for them.
81 am inclined to excuse your igno-
rance" said the judge, "but what as
surance can you give us-what proof
that you respect our local rights, gen.
erously granted to us by the constitu'
ton of the United States ?"
Gentlemen, l have nothing but
good will. i"
"What have you got in your saddle
bags :"
Nothing but two quarts of whisky
that l bought Tor medicinal purpose.
Bring it and give it us as pledge
of good faith"
| did so and as | rode away | con-
graduated myself upon my escape.
Shortly afterwards, upon arriving at
a village, | told the story Of my adj
venture. The crowd in the postoilice
laughed That is a favorite joke of
those fellows" man remarked -
"They never fail to get strangers
whisky."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

Dentists ought to make good cam
paign orators /; they have such an ef-
fective way of taking the stump
Baltimore American.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

"The popular will, says dispatch
from Honolulu, "is strongly in favor
of annexation to the United States"
Where there's will there's Hawaii.
e-Ev
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

sDaily DAILY except Saturday. All other
trains daily except Sunday. Parlor cars on day
trains. Sleeping cars on night trains.
j. WHITING, Ticket Agent.
O.W. RUGGLES q. p. T. Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

Another broken friendship. Miss
Effie Ancee just engaged)-What do
you think Edwin said last night !!
That if he had to choose either me or
million dollars, he wouldn't even
look at the million.
Miss May Tour (still waiting)-
Dear, loyal fellow | suppose he did
not like to risk the temptation. .-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

Bright young man-Do you know
why jestitg is forbidden here, Carrie
Carrie-No, George.
Bright young man-Because this is
an no pun car.-N. Y. Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-13

Saw the ballet. Uncle George
So you went to the theatre this after.
noon and saw the grand spectacular
drama? How did you like it?
Small nephew (who spent the sum.
mer at fashionable seaside resort)-
Oh, it was awful nice ! Right in the
middle of it a whole lot of stylish
young ladies came out and danced in
bathing dresses.