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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17

The Booraem sale of forty lots came of
yesterday afternoon and was very sue
cessful. There were many well known
real estate investors and spectators pres.
ent and the bidding was spirited and
lively. Auctioneer Fred C. Wolbert com
Quoted the sale. The lots sold at prices
varying from $3.50 to $780, Among tha
purchasers were G. J. Horstman. two lots
at $3.50 each; John j. Cottingham, two at
$715 each; John Staab, one at 1925 and ona
at $720; ID. Langerisch, one at $3.50; r..
Wagner, two at $500 each; Helwich, one
at s745; Dedrich Hopcke, one at $780,;
Peter Tillman. one at S605; John j. MARI,
one at S705; Herman Simpson, one at $500,
and Milton Landerback, two at $40 each.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
WAR ON THE ROSE BUG.

State Entomologist Smith Examining
the Ground Around yineland.
Speciat to the JerseB cfty Ne,ss
VINELAND, Oct II. 1890 State Ento-
mologist J. B. Smith has. been spending
few days with Colonel Alex w. Pearson
at the Government experiment Station
here examining the earth for the Larvae
of the rose bug. The earth, he finds, is
filled with larvae of these beetles, not only
in the vineyards, but in the woods and
brush land.
The larvae are located about three inches
below the surface, and resemble small
white grubs. They are working down
ward, preparing for cold weather AS
nothing has yet been found to extermin-
ate the pest the farmers here will pre-
pare themselves to fight the beetles next
summer with zomonia, which will kill
them II sprayed on tree and vine.
A cold winter is hoped for, as it is be-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
TWO MARYS.
One Would Not Give the Other Her
Furniture.

One would Not Give the Other Her
Furniture.
Mrs. Mary Hudson, of Henderson and
Fifth streets, was yesterday ar
raigned before Justice Weed, and
charged by Mrs. Mary Mullins,
of Fifth street, with larceny in refusing to
deliver to Mr. Williams furniture which
she had stored in Mrs. Hudson's house.
When the two WON en- met in Justice
Weeds office they rushed ut each
other, determined to settle their
difficulty without the aid of the
Justice; but he was not to be left out that
way and the women were separated by
Constable Dougherty.
During the hearing each woman La
nented the absence of virtue, in her op-
oonent in strong language. Justice Weed
discharged Mrs. hudson on her promise
10 restore Mrs. Mullins furniture.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
sons of Veterans Met.

The Department of New Jersey Post
Lyster, Sons Of Veterans, held its annual
encampment yesterday at Belleville. This
county received fair share of the honors
William G. Schmidt. of Union Hill, was
elected senior vice department COM
mander, William Hogan, of Bayonne,
medical director: Minard II. Clarke, of
Bayonne, was officer of the day; Edward
Thourot. of Union Hill. and Frank T..
Smith, of Bayonne. were in the Council
of Administration. Joseph Weston, of
Hackensack, was chosen as Department
Commander The next meeting will be
held at RaYonne
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17

ratification meeting in his own district
last night. Refreshments were served.
and Caterer William Buckridge did his
prettiest, There was an abundance of
good things served. Prof George u.
Divers was the pianist.
The Germania Brothers gave solos and
duets on the mandolin. Solos and comic
songs were given by Messrs. Murphy,
alexander and Duffy, and Mr.. w. 6.
German was present with phonograph.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
FIRST REGIMENT VETS.
Captain Joseph Kelly Elected President
at the Reunion at Trenton.
Special TO the JERSEY city Ne,os.

at the Reunion at Trenton.
Special TO the jersey City Neros.
TRENTON, Oct. II, 1s90.-The eleventh
annual reunion of the surviving veterans
OF the First Regiment New Jersey Cav
airy was held yesterday at Bayard Post
room. There were about seventy-five
present out of the 800 surviving me mbers
of the regiment. AT the business meet
for the ensuing President, Captain
Joseph Kelly, jersey City; treasurer,
William H. Lambert, Dover; secretary,
G. f. Crosselmire, Newark.
After the session was over the gentle
men proceeded TO the American House,
where an elaborate banquet was served
and speech making consumed the greater
part of the afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
Rings on his Fingers, BELLS, Etc.

Men are wearing a great many rings
It's SO English. you know, and it is no
uncommon thing to count four or FIVE
handsome rings upon the hands of fault
essly attired young men. | saw man
he other day who wore diamond. emer-
aid and ruby ring. with a second one
studded with one big diamond on the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
Neither Can Poyertx.

It is said that money can never give
happiness. THE is an experiment, how
ever, that every man wishes to try for
himself. = Teras Sifttngs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1890. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and East
ern Pennsylvania.-High northwesterly
winds; gales on the coast; fair weather.
decidedly colder; frosts tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17

A Cutting Process.

''Heigho,n sighed Cynicus. s'life Is
nuthing but cut. cut. cut, In infancy We
cut our teeth, in y0uJh we cut our way.
in age we cut our corns. - Epoch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17

lieved the extreme warm weather of the
past few winters has caused the increase
in the rose-bug family
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17

wax HourES's Cocoa. Best & Goes Farthsst
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-17
HOBOKEN POOL ROOMS
Prosecutor Winfield Sends
Three Detectives to
Close Them Up.

District Attorney Winfield today sent
three detectives to Hoboken to close the
pool rooms that flourish while the Grand
Jury serenely transacts business. He
also notified the Hoboken police that pool
rooms were fourishing ON Fourteenth
street and asked the cooperation of the
department In raiding them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
why Plain Girls Marry.


A lady who has seen much OF he world
was asked on one occasion why plain girls
often get married sooner than handsome
ones, TO which she reniiei that ii was owing
mainly to the tact Of the plain girls. and the
vanity anu want OF taos on the part of men
How doyou make that out 7'' asked a gen.
tieman. In this way" answered the lady
The plain girls flatter the men. and so
please their vanity, while the handsome
ones waii 20 be battered by the men. who
haven't the tact to do H. I" There have
been cases, however. in which the situation
here has been reversed and even uvIv
men have succeeded in making themselves
so agreeable 10 young ladies as To become
their accepted suitors. Here is case in
point: When Sheridan first NE, his seq
end wife, who was then Miss ogle wears
OF dissipation had sadly diStigured his
once handsome features, and only his bril-
liant eyes were left To redeem a nose
and cheeks too purple in hue for beauty.
what a fright" exclaimed Miss Oyie
loud enough Tor him TO hear. Instead of
being annoyed By the remark. Sheridan \,
once engaged her IN conversation uut
forth all his powers of fascination ana re
solved 10 make her not only reverse b-r
opinion, bus actually fall in love with him
At their second meeting she thought mir.
ugly. but certainly fascinating. a VOL
or TWO asterward be had so far sucoe.aaI
IN hg. design that she could not live us,h
oai hlm- Her father refused his consant
unless Sheridan could settle slSgssD uro,,
her, and in his usual miraculous usy h..
found the money.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
THE SCHEDULE INCREASED.
Another Bill OF Prices Presented by the
Union TO the Merchant Tailors.

Another Bill of Prices Presented by the
Union to the Merchant Taiiors.
The stnke between the union and mer.
chant tsilors is still on, and there is no i'm
mediate prospect of an amicable settlement.
The union men adopted another and
higher bill of prices and for warded il TO the
merchant tailors yesterday with the fol-
lowing letter
SEATTLE, Wash. June 2-Dclr S5r: After a
careful consideration and revision Of the bills
now IN dispute, We respectfully submit TO you
the following bill Of prices. which we conside,
fair and just between employer and employee.
Hoping - viii meet VITA your approval, we
avail an early reply. Respectfully.
TAILoss' UNION No II
James Neatly, one OF the merchant tall
or. said yesterday respecting the price
list:
We are not working for the benefit or
the interests Of the journeymen taiiors.
but for our customers. and We don't pro-
pose 10 sign any union ID OF prices This
last bail. which asks that none bat union
men Re employed. Is higher than the other
one. there being a difference of from s. To
SIS, counting extras and .iI. The increase
on fire coats is g extra. II Is simply pre-
poste-ous aud We don't propose to make
any terms at all "
James Neatly aud s. DAWSON, who
we're on trial last Thursday for assaulting
Isaac Busk. joarneyman tailor, and
we're rsarrcsfed alter being discharged,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

esterCc. 4. r. MiFsea IS. Herman Chaplin IS.
W. E. Bailey 81. Thomas W. Proseh 81.
81, g. H. Hei,bscn 50, e. Il. Siesx A. B. +.
shsubar ~
The balance of the votes were scattered
between fifty or sixty candidates. who re-
ceived from txensy-four 70 one vote each
The leaders on the non-Succexssul list we're:
J. w. elise q, W. l. Russell lG, w. II.
LleweiIyn 8. James Leddy S.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
ST. MAEk.s CHOIR MASTER.


He will Train Sixty Voices for the
Church Choir.
Among the arrivals in Seattle during the
last week. was Prof. Charles w. Wright.
recently from Davenport. la. who comes
for the special purpose OF organizing and
training . choir for ST. Marks church.
1t is proposed to make an organization of
sixty voices, something over one-half be-
ing children. Nothing of this sort has
ever been attempted. on SO large scale. in
the Northwest Prof. Wright was engaged
1T the suggestion of Rev. Mr.. Garrett. the
new rector of St Marks. who expects to
begin his labors in Seattle early in July, if
not sooner.
Prof. Wright has had large experience as
amusical instructor. and has special fitness
for the particular work in hand. He is .
graduate of famous college of music at
Leipsic. Germany, and was q pupil of
Reinecke and of Richter. As musical in
structor he has been engaged successfully
in New York city. New Orleans. Memphis.
and other cities. Before returning to
America. however. he spent a year or
more in Germany and England giving con-
certs. which were highly successful.
The following letter from Rev. Mr.. Gar
rett shows the high appreciation in which
his talents were held by that gentleman:
DAVENPORT. Ia. April IA, 1890.
It gives me pleasure to bear testimony to the
musical talent of Mr.. Charles w. Wright After
close observation Of Mr.. W gifts method of
choir training, am fully convinced that he 10
able to perform ell that he guarantees in the
way of rapid and satisfactory instruction in
sightsinging and thorough bass. The remark
able work Of Trinity choir In giving Gounod's
TIE Deunn, and other difficult selections. after
four weeks drill under Mr.. Wright is ssnlcient
testimony TO his skin. u. C. GARRETT,
Rector of Trinity Church.
Professor Wright has taken quarters at
the Seagrave and has already begun the
WORK OF organizing St Marks choir.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
CANVASSING VOTES.
The City Council Declares the
Result.
THE FIFTEEN FREEHoLDERs.
ZEN FREEHoLpERS.
Use Of the Council Chamber rendered
the Charter-Framers-In
ON Engine Houses

A special meeting of the city council
was held last night in order to canvass the
votes cast ct the election of Saturday for
fifteen freehclders 20 frame new charter.
All the members were present except
Councilman Durie.
City Clerk Ferris at once proceeded to
enter upon the records the certified re-
turns.
The following table shows the vote re-
ceived By candidates in each of the four
wards:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
The following is the total number of votes
recnrtia d for each candidate.

Messrs. Andrews. Calligan and Young
had the honor of being on both tickets.
There were forty-nine scattering votes,
three doubles and one mutilated.
On motion, the fifteen candidates receiv-
ing the highest number of votes were de-
clared duly elected. and the city clerk was
directed by the mayor to record the cleo
ton of Messrs. w. r. Andrews. Robert
Calligan. Douglas Young. John Collins,
Jacob Furth. George B. Adair, George
Donworth, II. q. Strive, c. NJ. Sheafe,
Orange Jacobs. ]. r. Lewis, John Leary,
J. C. Nixon. Roger S. Greene and Junius
Rochester.
Councilman Hall moved that the use of
the council chamber be rendered the free
holders and that the necessary clerks be
provided. and this was agreed to.
The charter-makers will convene as soon
MS they receive official notification of their
election.
FIRE STATIONS.
The finance committee reported the con-
dition OF the payments on the contracts
for fire enginehouses. The total amount
for headquarters is 9,950. of which So.
020 has been paid, leaving $3.50 due !;
Battery, $s,9S5, paid Sc, 400. leaving $2,5s5 /;
Third and Pine. $5,695. paid So 500. leaving
$l,s95; Main street, $500, paid $500,
leaving $3.50: Broadway, 1915. paid
l.600, leaving $2,l45.
1t was further reported that they had
been insured for total of SAL 600 in the
following proportions:
Columbia Home Insurance Company,
$4,000; Washington Territory. S.. 500; Tay-
ior & Burns. $500. Total $4,000.
2 Battery-Tayior& Burns, 81 COO; GaBam,
$500; Blodgett, 81 500. Total 5000.
Third and Pine-Biodgett, 5000; Whit
ney. 5000. Total $4,000.
Main street-Hsrford, $500.
Whitney. 81 800; Biodgett,
1900 Total $500.
Councilman White said the Cascade was
o hoDs company and should be recognised.
The mayor said the committee had been
given power to act and the risks had al
ready been placed.
SIXTH STREET GRADE.
Mr.. Paul d'Heirry appeared for Con.
tractor White and complained that he was
compelled to carry DIRT excavated on Sixth
street to Commercial street He offered to
throw up the contract if paid for what he
had done. or asked that he be allowed to
dump in vacant lots near by. He said
Contractor White seemed to be discrimi-
mated against.
A discussion followed, in which the past
proceedings in the matter were reviewed.
The mayor said the streets in the lower
part of the town would be very expensive
to keep in repair, and it was very import
ant that those built on piiing should be
filed in, not only TO solidify them but 10
reduce the risk of fire, and to prevent the
space being used as hiding place by Grim
inals. The rate of insurance would be
high so long rs so much woodwork re-
NAMED exposed.
No action was taken. The council adj
journed till Friday night.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
'-oia sieu.h."

Odd sleaih. " vito has for years thrilled
youthful readers Of cheap literature with
his detective stories, is Harlan T.. Halsev
ana be ) member Of the RFcoklvn board
o. edrcatioa. HIS income from AIS rxn 4.
sAld 10 have averaged sls,tso annually Tor
many years
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

Chairman wisaler said shs sAneaxs would
- enc ono. and he wished sugeesslons
II sas TO &c tsneGes without wlaes, and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

Chevalier Heidler Won Egerezy. counsel
Tor OF the Austrian embassy at London,
will 60 to Washington to take charge of the
Austrian legation during the absence of
Chevalier Schmidt Won Tivara.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

we're released on their own recosnizances
and will b. tried tomorrow
One Of the iourneynaen tailors VINO talks
of opening shop will be discharged from
the union this week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03
MEETING OF TRUSTEES.

The Old Board Helds It's Last Session
The Finances.
At the regular Monday morning session
Of the board OF trustees of the Chamber OF
Commerce held yesterday afternoon. sever
al matters Of importance to the city and to
the chamber were discussed James d.
Lehmey, Of Beatrice. Neh. announced in .
communication thst he intends to establish
= paving brick and sewer pipe mandatory
provided satisfactory arrangements couid
be made. Referred to the committee on
manufactures.
Secretary Dodge submitted the following
reno,t ,., fhe coudif;or, If finances.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

The annual meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce tor the selection os 8 boar! o.
trustees Tor tae ensuing year was he'd a;
tic chamber yesterday forenoon. The
Fs'lss Opened al ia oeioek and =. ?. m.
vhsn the polls ogaSel. Il vas found tbs;
eighty votes oEt o. total az so bad b.es,
east The odd board wss declared re-
elected ev the following vote:
John Isesry III. r. Q, eraves 81. c. II.
kistingss So (. r. wit,ler o., Z. W. RocA.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-03

NEW PAgAsois AND UMBRELLAS
We !ass oFeaed car new stock. gn@s,a-
Cieasy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-21
A BUREAU FOR TOILERs.
The German Catholic Union Will
Establish One.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 2O.-At the session
of the German Catholic union to-day
the union voted to establish working
mans bureau, and advised that COM
mittee on employment be appointed IN
each society of the union, and to report
the results to the next annual conyen-
tion. The executive committee was in
structed to take measures to secure
return to Catholic day and to unite the
Young mems Catholic union with the
Central Verein. The report of the
finance committee on the widows and
orphans fund was adopted, and the
amendments to the laws governing the
fund were considered and finally laid
over until next year. The election OF
officers resulted thus: II. j. Spaun-
horst, of st. Louis, was reelected for
the eighteenth time. Adolph Weber,
of Racine, Wis, and Dion Haef-
fler, of Baltimore, were chosen
as first and second vice presi-
dents respectively. The remaining Off
GERS are: Alfred Stacker, of Milwau-
kee, recording secretary; Clements
Schultz, of St. Louis, corresponding
and financial secretary; John f. Brink
man, of Terre Haute, Ind, treasurer,
and Rev. G. D. Heldmonn, q. A. Muller,
William Casper and F. A. RendeS mem
bers of the executive committee. The
convention decided to hold its next ses-
sion at Louisville, and adjourned sine
diQ
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-21
MANIToBA's CROPS.
Half a Million Bushels of Grain
Destroyed by Hail.

Special to the GLOBE.
WINNIPEG. Man.. Aug. 20.-The gov
ernment crop bulletin. issued to-day,
gives full details of the condition of
crops. 1t is estimated that the average
yield of wheat per acre will be "a BUSH
els; barley, "a; oats, A. From some
localities it is reported that wheat will
yield 40 and 40 bushels per acre. 1t has
been calculated from accounts received
that 81, ,S51 acres of wheat, S,403 acres of
oats and 1,1S0 acres of barley were
totally destroyed by hail storm in south
western Manitoba two weeks ago. In
addition to this. 1855 acres of wheat,
1,103 acres of oats and AGO acres of bar
ley were partially destroyed. On this
basis the actual quantity of wheat lost
has been 473, 40 bushels; oats. 24O. .4S2.
and barley, 2O,9OS bushels. These fig
ures must be supplemented by quanti--
ties contained in partially destroyed
acres. Hay, roots and vegetables will
be an exceedingly heavy yield.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-21
HOSTILITIES TO CEASE.
Guatemala and Salvador Will
Bury the Hatchet.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2O.--The state
department received telegram from
Minister Mizener to-day saying that the
good offices and mediation of the United
States have been accepted by both
Guatemala and Salvador. A basis of
peace will be presented to-day.
LA LIBERTAD. Aug. 20.-ThrOugh
the efforts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Senior Legarous and Gen. .Alfaro, repre-
senting the SalvadoriaD and Guatemalan
governments, respectively, are on the
way toward arranging treaty of peace.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 2O.-A Saliva
dor dispatch says: Seen. Ezeta to-day
received the peace protocol, which was
submitted to the cabinet, and was ap-
proved on most of the points. Gen.
Ezeta will send to Guatemala
commissioner duly authorized
to sign the peace agreement arranged
by the diplomatic corps, and it is be-
lieved that everything will be settled
satisfactorily Friday or Saturday. The
Salvadorian troops observe the truce
without abandoning the positions they
have gained.
Senior Dieguez, the Guatemalan min
lister here, claims to have no news Of
the peace negotiations.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-21
WATER THE DESERTS.
Wise Men Of Dakota Would
Convert Saharas Into
Green Fields.
They Take Turns at WreSt-
ling With the Problem
Of Irrigation.
Hail Storms Have Caused a
Shrinkage in Manitoba'S
Grain Crop,
Seattle Thugs Sandbag and
Fatally Injure a Well
to-Do Mariner
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ABERDEEN, S. D., Aug. 20.-The irri-
CATION convention for the Dakotas is at
tended by about $50 delegates, who
came mostly from South Dakota. The
convention was called to order with Ira
Barnes, of Aberdeen, as president, and
DIR. Merchant, of Glendale, secretary.
Committees ON resolutions, legislation,
canal system, artesian we'll system and
memorial to congress were appointed
and recess taken. The afternoon was
devoted to discussion of the following
questions: SIS Irrigation desirable?"
'The Feasibility and rDesirability of
Canal System of Irrigation" Arteslan
wells: (D Results demonstrated. (2)
Supply of water. (3) Machinery and
cost of wells. (4) Utilization of Artesian
power. o. Distribution of water and
cost. (6 Should irrigation be accom-
plished by private enterprise or gov
ernment aid. The opera house was
packed most of the time. and the
greatest interest and good deal
Of enthusiasm was manifested.
aulOuS pdIIlClpdulS III thO uloCuSolou
were Hon. L. H. Hole, G. M. Harrison,
A. W. Burt and State Engineer Coffin,
of Huron; F. II. Haggerty. F. A.
Brown, H. S. Williams and Col. d. M.
Evans, of Aberdeen; Rev. ira Clark. of
McPhersoh county, and Rev. Gardner,
of Edmunds. Samples of irrigated
grain from Huron, Hitchcock, Groton
and Frankfort were exhibited, and
show excellent results. A letter was
read from Director Powell, of the
geological survey, strongly indors-
ing the Missouri canal project.
The convention adjourned at midnight
until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.
Nearly the whole evening was spent in
discussion of resolutions indorslng both
the artesian well and canal systems of
irrigation, and recommending immedi-
ate sinking of wells in all parts of the
James river valley and constant agita-
tion of the subject by press and people.
A memorial to congress will be framed
at tomorrow mornings session.