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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
claim they should be, our fight is won. .

claim they should be, our fight is won. +"
"WhenY'
THAT is hard to tell.' Mr.. Record re-
piled II have been unable to induce the
Supreme Court to hold special meeting.
or branch Of it to sit specially, to hear
the case; and i cannot say
now when the matter will
be desposed Of"
FREEHoLDERs' DISTRICT.
While talking ON topic suggested by
the Bruggemaun decision, 1t may not be
uninterestiug to note the other decision
Of the Supreme Court sustaining the law
directing the election of Freeholders in
Assembly districts and reducing their
number. The law was passed a year ago
last winter. 1t did not please the New
ark Republicans, and they went into
court with it. Under the old law they
had a pretty sure call on the Essex
county Board; they had no chance at all
under law electing the Freehoiders in
the Assembly districts laid out by the
new districting bill. The Court has
just decided that the new law is as good
as wheat aud as solid as a rock.
THE ALDERMANIc cERRYMANDER.
But the gerrymander proposed by the
Jersey City Board Of Aldermen did not
fare so we'll at the Courts hands. The
Ring, with the idea of securing control OF
the Board, decided TO change the Alder.
manic lines, in pursuance OF an act passed
in 1889. permitting ward lines to be
changed once in five years on a three
fourths vote of the Council.
Ii the Board had been constituted, as
of old, OF twelve members, 1t would have
been a feasible thing. Nine Aldermen
stood ready to vote for the gerrymander
but then a thirteenth member of the
Board had been added In the person ol
President Allen, and as usual the thir-
teen hoodooed she whole business bysmak-
ing 1t necessary TO find an additional vote
TO put the job through.
The tenth vote required was that oi
Alderman Donnelly. He lay too sick al
home at the time 10 attend the meeting
OF the Board. and IL he could have beer
present he would not have voted for the
scheme. So pressure was put on him and
he was finally persuaded to resign.
The actual membership was then re
Quoted to twelve. The nine now becam
an apparent three-quarters and they put
the ordinance through. Alderman
Schermerhorn went into court with it a
once on the ground that the act con
templated three-quarters vote of ths
total mem bership and the Supreme Cour
has just ruled his way. Justice Scuddei
decides that three fourths of Legislative
body means three-fourths of its complet
membership and the gerymander Is de
feated.
The decision is and unusually interest
ing. because it is the first that has beer
rendered on frequently mooted point.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
TnR LAVE PRlNcIPAL KIRBY.


The Teachers Association held a
memorial meeting yesterday afternoon in
the High School building in honor of the
late Dennis B. Kirby, who was at his
death principal of school No %. The
meeting was called TO order by Mr.. Hoyt.
The Orpheon Quartette sang. Lead,
Kindly Light" aud then an address was
made by Superintendent Poland, who
spoke of Mr.. kirby's character, ability
and usefulness Mr.. Poland also praised
the kindly DISPOSITION of the deceased and
his faithfulness. Mr.. Angle. of the
Orpheon Quartette sang, ''One SweetlY
Solemn Thought" and Mr.. J. Dwyer,
principal of the Harrison public school
spoke of Mr.. kirby's career, and gave a
short history Of his life. The meeting
was close by the Opheon Quartette rem
dering Remember Thy Creator" A
large attendance testified to the universal
respect and honor in which the deceased
was held by his fellow workers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
A Batch of sentences.

Judge Lippincott this morning sem
fenced Walter Rigie. grand larceny. to
Snake Hill for three months ;
Andrew Rafferty,, assault and
battery, got six months, Charles
Dolan and William Schaifey, burglary in
a church .at Harrison, four months at
Snake Hill; Bernard Moran. breaking
and entering. one year At Snake Hill,
Michael Collins, petit larceny four
mouths, same institutions. Patrick
Carey, sentence suspended, Thomas
O'Donnell, assault and battery,
Ave days in the County jail;
John Ottlen. arraigned for larceny.
pleaded not guilty. He was
nom Hoboken map, August
Bauer and Thomas Fitzgerald, breaking
and eHfsring, not guilty; Alexander
Spenler and John Ross. larceny from t1e
peE16n. not guilty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21

CAY MAY. Nov. 81. ls9a-A disease re-
sembling hydrophobsa has appeared at
Rio Grande, eight miles north OF this city,
in the herd OF hogs owned by Colman
Fisher. resulting, it is believed. from one
of the herd being bitten last spring BY a
mad dog owned by a neighborlng farmer.
The hogs began barking, and, becoming
Fisher has been compelled 10
shoot several OF them
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21

At the residence of DIR. William Parmly,
Louis l. Day and Miss Carrie Birdsall,
daughter of Jailer Charles Birdsall. were
married Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs.
Birdsall were present and were delighted
at the happiness OF their charming
daughter.
The groom is related to Z. +. c. Young,
president of the First National Bank, and
Is in the employ of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
Mr. and Mrs Day soon after the cere-
mony was over went South on their tour.
When they return reception will be
nut avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
Hoboseu N.fes.

The suit instituted BY Henry HiIman.
the young saIoonkeeper Of No. los Clin-
ton street, against Annie Tiedemann for
the recovery Of several articles which ne
had given her when they were courting.
was argued before Judge Smith in the
District Court yesterday afternoon and
a verdict given for the defendant
The city is trying to negotiate another
loan for s50. .0o0
last shoot of the Miller Rife Clubs-cap-
tain Dewey. 2f9: Jndson, 2s3; Vpxel, 257:
Miller, 234. Lieli, 23l: Fischer. 229; Sohi,
22s; Brandt, 223; Taylor 296; Schwartz,
POI: Kafenkamp. 22i; Landau. Pit
Ranges. 213; Kammell, 1870; Klemtf. 90,
and Loeb. 2l5
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
sfeDonough Was Not shot.

Some foolish person started a rumor
TINS morning to the effect Tough" Muir
ply had shot ex-Freeholder Tom Nc
Donough. The rumor was caught
M along the street until
the number of bullets that were
lodged in Mr.. McDonough's body had
reached three An investigation Of the
rumor proved il 10 be absolutely without
foundation Mr.. McD0nough was az first
amused at the report. then the rush of
enQuirers soon proved monotonous and
irk~OrIle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21
wanted to Butcher His wife.

Benjamin Brewer, OF Pamrapo, was
committed to the County Jail this morn
ing subject to examination by the County
Physician. Brewer. it is Thoughts,
has become dangerous lunafic.
His wife complained last night that dur
ing a frenzy he attempted to cut her
throat with butcher knife. She
aud her husband were alone
at the time. After desperate
struggle she escaped from him and made
her way to neighhor's house, where she
remained until morning. Brewer was
wounded IN his head during the late war
nnd has acted queer at odd times eveI
since.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21

The dagman's shanty at the Warren
street crossing OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road caught nre from q red hot stove
this morning and WAS burned 70 the
around.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-21

II you suffer from catarrh why don't you taxi
Hood.s S3rsaparilia. the common sense remedy
h has cu1ed mans peopAA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
ITALIAN C0UNTERFEITERs,
Two Swell Dagos Attempt TO Unload
large Amount of Spurious Currency.

Two Swell Dagos Attempt TO Unload n
Lnrse Amount Of Spurious Currency.
NEW YORK, June 21.-Placio Voltachio
and Munziata de Lucia, well-dressed Ital-
ians who recently arrived here and seemed
to be well fixed financially, were before
United States Commissioner Shields to-day,
charged with attempting to pass a counter
felt 10 lire bill, Italian money. Revenue
Agent Brooks found them loaded with
counterfeit Italian notes-100 lire, 81 ten
lire and 65-lire notes being found in their
possession. They had beside over 5000 in
good American and French money.
Commissioner Shields committed them to
Jail for examination in default of So, 900
each. By act of Congress it is as much of a
crime to pass here foreign counterfeit as
United States counterfeit money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
DRAWING CROWDS.

That Big Clearance sale of tho p. C. G. C.
the Cause of it All Clothing Now Sold nt
Almost Half Price.
Join the crowd . nd buy anything YOU
need in clothing, hats or furnishing poods
at one-half price. Big money to be saved.
Thousands Of the newest styles to choose
from, and perfect fit guaranteed, Mems
neat suits in sacks at $6 ana IS. Nohbv
cutaways marked down to $S, $40 and Si2
Great clearing off before July of ali sum-
mer clothing. 500, 900 must be Converted
into cash. P. c. C. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the Court
House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
REALIZED OVER 100 PER CENT.

Creditors of the Bankrupt Firm of Jay
Cooke & Co. Realizng FnlI Amounts.
PHILADELPHIA, June N.-About $780,
600 has been realized by the recent sale of
real estate, stocks, etc., belonging to the
bankrupt firm of Jay Cooke & Co., and
Trustee Harding estimates that after paying
all costs there will be enough to pay the
creditors dividend Of ~ per cent, making
the total dividend about 15 per cent cash.
Some of the creditors of the Jay Cooke &
Co., who held on to the securities which
they received after the failure, have realized
over 100 per cent on their claims.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

himself to other and larger forms OF compost
tion. A string quartet and piano conceI.o ma,'
are now in hand, and cantata for tne Sihein'
natl chorus has been promised by autumn.
OF Mr.. Nevin's larger works the only 9Me ~ ~
published is the setting OF Eugene I 5elI y
Dutch lullaby, "Wynken, Blynken anu Noo,
for solo, chorus and four-hand piano aceuui .ul
paniment which has already been noteo IN .nis
column when the Mozart Club ordered IL 1ust
too late for the ballad concert. IL mas oniy
been out few months, but nearly
three thousand copies have been usee
by choruses ali over the country. AS
the last concert of the Cecilia Society, OF oos-
ton, a few weeks ago, the dutch Lullaby Mas
received with such prolonged applause tnas
Conductor b. j. Lang had to suspend MS m Luo
and permit its repetition. The critics IuIly
confirmed the popular verdict, as the fohoWlng
lines from one SO reliable as Mr.. Louis Z. Elson
will show:
The triumph of the evening was won py
Ethelbert Nevin. whose 'Wynken, Blynken
and Nod is as dainty and graceful a composl,
tion as has recently come from that cnerlsneo
individual. the American composer; nttle
touch of Wagnerian effect in the plano inter-
lude was not harmful. The quaint refrain was
finely managed. Miss Isabel Dodd sang the
solo very gracefully, and, altogether, Eugene
Fields playful yet tranquil poem could scarce
ly have found better Interpretation. WIN MEN
delssohn's setting of the Thirteenth fsaim the
concert ended. 1t was a worthy close 10 tne
season. and almost causes one to forget tnat we
have been surfeited with music during tne past
seven months, and gives tinge ofregret 10 the
"VQlen
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Now DWELLING, Going un-

The Inspector of Buildings yesterday is
sued the following permits: To August
Mihm for three-story brick residence on
Fifth avenue near Halket street to cost
Sc, 200; to Mrs. s. A. Neelev for four two
story brick dwellings on Tustin street to
cost $4,000; to Maloy & Foster for three
two-story brick dwellings and store room
to cost So. 800.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
AN ANONYMOUS LETTER

Leads Co the Arrest of the New Brighton
Hair Cutter.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAToH.l
NEW BRIGHTON, June 21.-Mrs. Rutz,
of Second street, was arrested tonight
charged with cutting the hair from the head
of Mary Burns last Monday evening while
the latter was standing at the gate. Mrs.
Rutz had written letters threatening to cut
the girls throat and slipped them under the
door of the Burns residence, signing q name
which led to the Identification.
The woman is supposed to be insane. She
was bound over to the Criminal Court,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
A STEEL 1Naor BURSTS.
Peculiar Accident is the Edgar Thomson
Steel Works Mt Braddock.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BRADDocK, June 21.-At about Ii
O'Clock this morning startling accident oc-
CURED in the converting department of the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works. While the
puil-around men were engaged in loading
the moids into the truck cars an ingot that
had just been poured burst inside the mold.
The molten steel few in all directions, and
Hugh McGinty was severely burned about
the arms and legs and severely cut in several
places.
Thomas Rotherhof, aged Is, was the
worst injured. His clothing was almost
stripped from his body, and he was badly
burned. His face is fearfulIy SCARED. and
it Is feared he will lose the sight of both his
eyes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Two Fnmous Desipn.

In wall paper at present are the Water Lily
and Pond Lily in their natural colors. with
freize and ceiling to match. These goods
are choice, sell on sight and are guaranteed
to produce the most lovely effect for wall
coverings. Same can be had at the old
stand. JACOB j. FUCHS,
ITO Carson at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
DIs0BEYED ORDERS.
Two Miners at the MassiIlon Goal Company's
Mine Fatally Injured.

Mine Fatally Injured.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
MAssILLoN, June 21.-Mark Johns and
Jacob Ringley. miners, disregarded the
orders of the mine boss at the West Massil-
Ion Coal Company's No. 1 to-day by going
into an abandoned room, from which the
props had been taken, to get their tools.
The roof caved in and the men were crushed
in under a solid stone by IL feet in dimen-
sions, killing Johns almost instantly, and
fatally injuring Ringley.
Johns was 26, and was to have been mar
ried within a week. Ringley has family
OF eight. and may recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
REMOVAL NOTICE.
DIR. w. p. Richardson, DeutisI

DIR. w. r. Richardson, Dentist,
Late of Gillespie 8 Richardson, and who
had entire charge of the business for num-
ber of years, has removed to No. 720 Penn
avenue, next door above old stand; and Miss
Annie e. johnson, the Office assistant for so
many years at Gillespie's, is in attendance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

LUCERNE awnings, one of the best styles
MAMAUX & Son, 539 Penn ave., Pittsburp,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

ARE you going fishing? Hire your tents
of Pittsburg Water Proof Co., 426 Liberty st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Wood and slare Mantels

In largest variety and at close figures. If
you are building look US up. JAMES c.
THOMPSON, $40 Liberty avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

JKRsEYs-Not many left, but those we
have will be offered to close at about u req
ular prices. Huous q HAcKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
You Are
In Danger

When you begin to feel tired and weak, for this
condition means that the system Is running
down and is liable TO a long term of illness.
These symptoms should be at once overcome
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which contains
Just those elements of strength which the body
Graves and greedily welcomes. With a good
appetite, healthy digestion and pure blood,
which Hoods Sarsaparilla gives, you may defy
disease and enjoy perfect health.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Etchings,

Engravings Mirrors, ETC.,
at lowest figures.
j. j. FUCHS, ITO Carson street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

MURANo awnings are much admired.
MAMAUx & Son, s39 Penn ave., Pittsburg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Stylish Trouseriurs

The largest stock and most fashionable
STYLES at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood st. Tusu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


GENTLEMEN, we find we
" have too many suits of all
grades on hand, and to make
quick sale of them we have
reduced the prices-and suf-
ficiently, too. Usual $40, $I4
and SIG suits are now $8, $40
and $12, and other grades at
the same rate. The goods are
all wool, the patterns are the
newest, the making is the best
and they are by far the best
bargains in the two cities.
Don't think we are merely
.over-conhdent, but remember
we have handled clothing
long enough to know its value.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

orchestral part on second piano, Miss MYRTLE
Stuart,
THE concerts of Mr. P. 8. Gilmore and his
band on Thursday afternoon and evening ar
Old City Hail. are the events of the week.
With the justly famous band comes a new
cornet soloist Mr.. Bellstedt, of whom good
things are said. The vocal soloists MIA
Rosa Linde, Miss Ida Klein, Miss Helene Won
Doenhof. Mr.. William ]. LAWN and MT Ed
ward O'Mahony-haye all, except the last
named, been heard before with much pleasure
The complete programmes are not vet an.
nounced. Mrs. Lnaes selections will include
some or all of the following: Aria from sI,e
Propbete," Meyerbeer; "All sours Day" and
''In Old Madrid" lsongs with pianoG
'.Lascia chic Pianza," Handel; Gavotte from
"Mignon," Thomas. and Drinking Song''
from ''Lucrezia Borgia" Donizetti. Mrs. Llpde
(Schaarschmidt) writes thus for Correction.
which is very cheerfully made: ~ saw little
error in you notice about my teacher in Paris
which 1 must correct, because I owe
thing to me during the four months
to allow another name in place of hers II
is Nine. Pauline Viardot instead of La Grange
with whom 1 studied; the most wonderfni
woman and genius, she is beloved and adored
by the whole of Europe. Although 7o vears
of age, she is still very youthful in eyerything
manners and work. shall very likely no bacrr
next spring and resume my studies with hern
Mrs Linde says she is delighted to come to
Pittsburg this week. and certainly tbere will
be q host Of Pittsburgers delighted 20 hear her
again. ~~-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

Another nativA of our town has been doing
hlmseLf-and us-proud in foreign parts. Mr..
Ethelbert NeVin's rapid rise into prominence
amid the hot musical competition of Boston
has been something exceptional
AS pianist and as teacher land 81 for A.
minute lesson beats Pittsburg rates by a long
chalk Mr. Nevin's services have been in ever
increasing demand, so much SO as to make the
work test the limits Of his strength
Butit is as composer that Mr. Neyln, g success
pas been most remarkable The songs which
have thus Tar formed the bulk of his mn blished
works have had vogue that is simply extra
ordinary. For instance, the EXQUISITE setting
of 'Oh, That We Two Were Mayino has
reached such point of popularity in Boston
that at recent concert the accompanist hav.
ing begun the prelude to it, was iuterrnnted bv
an outburst of applause such as a Pittsbur9
audience gives on recognizing the ..Suwanee
Ribber."
Indeed. Mr.. Neyin's songs, almost vithout
exception, have achieved such widespread
success, that the apprehension of being called
''only song writer has lately led him (much
against the advice Of the publishers, who know
, good thing when they have it) TO foresWear
fhat line entirely for the time, and devote
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

BALPH-At the parents residence, Wilkins
burg on Friday. June 20, 1890 at $50 p. NJ,
EDWARD GLADDEN., infant SON OF James and
Mary R. Balph. aged months.
Funeral on MONDAY, June %. at2P. M. In
terment private at later hour.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-04-04
THE CIVIL DOCKET
Butler Jones Set Free.

Butler Jones, charged with the
murder of one Malinda Harrell,
was tried and acquitted on yester-
day, there being no evidence what
ever to convict.
the case was called at 8 D. m.
and in an hours time a Jury was
drawn and the case begun.
The States witnesses were through
ly examined and there being no evil
dence at all against the defendent,
Solicitor Blount at once arose and
asked that the case be dismis sed,
asying that be could not. with such
evidence, ask jury to convict, that
he believed the defendant to be
innocent of the charge, and that he
could not see even suspicion
against him.
Whereupon His Honor charged
the Jury to return verdict of mot
guilty." and the prisoner was at
once set free.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-04-04

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