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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
rutgers College Glee club.

The ever welcome Rutgers College
Glee Club, with their quaint songs and
recitations, amused and interested a
large and select company last evening in
the pretty lecture room OF the Bergen Re-
formed Church. Loren Bragdon, the
leader, who no longer bangs his hair,
was at his best, and was admirably
sustained by the entire troupe in
the peculiar college songs. The
sentimental, pathetic tenor solo by Mr.
Smock, in contrast with the humorous
selections, was the gem of the entertain
ment, and he was justly encored The
solo and chorus. "Lullaby," was among
the best of the humorous features. and il
and other selections, together with Mr..
Stephens piano solo, were warmly
encored.
The choruses, "wild Man of Borneo,"
"Tom, the Piper's Son. ''Barnyard..n
Rollicking Song, y = Boat Song, 2
ley No. ~ and "Old Rutgers" the "Cat
Duet" by Messrs. Bragdon and Smock,
and the formers laughable solos consti-
tuted an excellent programme, which
was warmly applauded throughout.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
INSULTING THE PRIEST.
A Hoboken Citizen Charges
on Father Mazetti.
ITALIANS WHO WANT 70 PICK RAGS.
Incorporate Language Almost
Makes Riot in the COun-
Gil Chamber.

There was almost a riot at COMMITTEES
meeting of the Hobok en- Council last
night, caused by Jack McDermott, well
used very abusive language to Father
Dominick Mazetti, Of the Italian Church,
who was present at the meeting in the in
terests Of Italian rag pickers.
During the reign of Mayor Timken an
ordinance was passed at the instigation
of several blue -blooded members of the
committee making the picking Of rags
from garbage barrels fineable offense-
This cut off several Of the indpstrious
and some of the police officers have made
constant warfare on the tribe until they
were almost totally extinct.
AN OBNOXIOUS ORDINANCE.
A little over a month ago Chanceman
Kardell clubbed and shot at one of the
ragpickers. KardelI was drunk at the
time, and the unprovoked assault aroused
the indignation Of the Italian community
which is an important factor-and it
was decided to have the ordinance re-
pealed.
Corporation Attorney Minturn was
consulted and said that in his opinion the
ordinance was an unjust one; and ad-
late petition asking for repeal of the
ordinance. That petition was presented
last night ard, as said before, nearly pre-
cipitated riot.
At eight o'clock ten Italians, headed by
Father Mazetti, entered the Council
Chamber and presented the petition.
After it had been read, McDermott, who
was present, jumped to his feet and de-
nounced the Italians in language more
forcible than elegant. He said they were
pack of thieves, and cited an instance
where merchandise had been stolen from
his yard by some of Father Mazettfs s
school children.
FATHER MAZETTI REFLECTED ON.
when / acquainted Father Mazettf
with it at the time, he said, ''the Father
told me lied, but the goods were re-
turned a few days later. I denQunce
every rag picker as a thief, was hisfpart-
ing shot.
While McDermott was speaking, there
was an air of suppressed excitement
amongst the Italians, and every one ex-
pected to see the bold Jack cut TO Pieces
with stilettos. Nothing serious a took
place, however, the Italians being coA ITEM
with calling McDermott loafer Rut
other pet names.
Father Mazetti preserved q digniied l
lence during McDermott's TRADE, whld
seemed to anger him more. and he began
to abuse the priest.
The meeting broke up in the utmost
disorder. 1t is Thought that Mel cDermott
was intoxicated 1t is probable that the
ordinance will be repealed at the meeting
of the Council tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
J0HNs0N'S TWO WIVES.
How They Came Near Getting Very
Black Mr.. White Into Pickle.

How They Came Near Getting Very
Black Mr.. White Into Pickle.
Special to The Jersey City Nesos.
TRENTON, Jan. 30, 1890.-Governor Alb
bett has just been called upon to extra
dite to New York colored man named
Henry White, of Asbury Park. A white
woman, who claimed that she was the
widow of q Cornelius Johnson, had White
indicted in New York for stealing a suit
ofclothes and a watch, the property of
her husband
1t seems that Miss johnson was taken
before John A. Borden on January 13
upon this same charge. There suit of
clothes and watch were produced, but
the woman could not identify Them. A
colored preacher named Webster testi-
fed that White attended Johnson's
funeral, and that while the white woman
and several others were holding a wako
over johnson, his legitimate wife took
away the things.
White admitted that he and Webster
helped the genuine Mrs. johnson get her
husbands property and that she now had
it. Upon learning these facts the Gov
ernor refused the extradition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
NO ONE IMPLICATED.
The Jury in the Kniffin
Murder Case Give
1t Up.
specsal o be Jsrsep oau Ne.es.

TRENTON, Jan. 2S, 1s9O.--It was nearly
three O'Clock this morning when the
coroner's jury in the Kniffen murder case
raped at the door and notified the con-
stable that they had arrived at their ver-
dsct. The Coroner, who was resting in
an adjoining room, was called. The jury
'-fiien iiied INTO court room, ana, after
their names were called, Foreman Ster-
ling presented the following verdict to the
Coroner;-
'sThat we do find that the said Myra NJ. lSniffin
game to her death on the night OF January or
the morning of January 8, 1890, by the admins
tration of chloroform in the hands of some per-
son unknown to the jury.
Your jury are further of the opinion that our
labors have been hampered by the Withholding
OF important testimony from this jury by which
we might have arrived at different verdict.
'sWe are, therefore, compelled to refer the
matter to the Grand Jury for the further devel-
opments of the case"
After the verdict had been read the
Coroner thanked the jurors and dis
charged them from further duties
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Yours respectfully.
WILLIAM d. EDWARDS.
NEWS OF NORTH HUDSON,
These Items Will Be Read With Inter
est in the North Section.

These Items Will Be Read with Inter
est in the North Section.
Tom Brannigan, of Union Hill, was
committed to the County Jail in default
of bail yesterday by Recorder Schleicher.
He is charged with assault and battery
on his sister. Mrs. Golden.
The ball of Palisade Engine Company
No /, of Union Hill. at Himion's Hall
last night was a grand success.
One of the most successful balls held in
Union Hill this season was that of the
Union Hill Schuetzen Corps at Haas e.
Groth's Hall last night. The Hoboken
Schuetzen Corps, in full uniform, at
tended in body.
Two youths were arrested in Weehaw-
ken this morning charged with stealing
coal. They are held
Philip Denzer, well known resident
of Union Hill, died yesterday morning.
Edward Wissig, President of the Elm
tracht Society, of Union Hill, died on
Sunday morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Kardell Not Tried.

An unusually large lobby greeted the
Hoboken Police Commissioners at their
meeting last night, as it was thought that
the case of Chanceman Kardell, who
recently, would be heard. The lobby was
disappointed, however, the charges being
laid over because Of the absence of Com
missioners Kaufman and Coyle. Several
witnesses who were present went away
in an angry mood. Commissioner Kauf-
man subsequently arrived. Sergeant
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
TEN YEARS FOR WILSON.

The Grove Street Sandbagger VIII Serve
Long Term in Trenton.
Henry Gerlof, alias Wilson, who, while
boarding with Mrs. Christine Johnston
on Grove street, crawled into her bed
room and assaulted her with sand bag
and then stole her child's savings bank
with So in it, was sentenced to ten years
Imprisonment this morning.
'You sent to the Court" said Judge
Lippincott in pronouncing sentence, 81
strange letter, in which you said you had
been drugged by your brother-in law and
could not avoid going into Mrs. Johnsons
room.
1.-THE court does not believe this story.
The court has seriously considered the
placing on you q cumulative sentence,
but has decided TO give you simply Ghe
extreme sentence, for the Court of Par
dons does not always regard these sem
tencesu
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28

Edmonston appeared before the Board
and said that it was impossible for him
to secure enough men at the drill and
asked the assistance Of the Board in en-
forcing the rule.
Commissioner Kaufman moved that
any officer neglecting to report for drill
be cited TO appear before the Board for
insubordinatlon, and that the sergeant
furnish list to the Chief.
An unusual number of the force re-
ported sick during the month owing to
the prevalence of the grippe. The pay
roll was passed and the Board adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
ROUTINE OF THE HOUSE.
A Lot of Trifes Brought to the Notice of
Members.
Special % the Jersen Citu Neros.

Special to the Jersey City Neios.
TRENTON, Jan. 81, $780, unusually
crowded ladies' gallery cast admiring
glances at General Heppenheimer this
evening when he called the House to
order. Then came the usual avalanche of
bills and resolutions. Mr.. Kelly wants
5000 copies of the Governors message
printed in the German language by the
Nelo Jersey Staats Zcitung Mr. Voorhees,
wanted to know II any one knew what
the NeaO Jerseu Stats Zeitlt7lg was, and
Brother Schlessinger almost tumbled
over in fit of indignation. The resolu-
tion went over for q few days.
Mr.. Murphy made his maiden speech
son the floor this evening. 1t was on
resolution to supply the members with
files for the minutes. The speech con-
sisted of the expressed hope that the files
would not be too large.
Mr. Marsh secured the appointment of
four new pages, which led Mr.. Voorhees,
to introduce a resolution providing that
the sergeant-at-arms shall report to the
clerk each morning the names of the alb
sent pages and that the services of those
who are absent two days in succession
shall be dispensed with.
in advocating this resolution Mr.. Voor-
hees said that although there were twelve
pages last year. it was seldom that more
than six were present at a session.
Some amendments were offered to the
resolution and Mr.. Voorhees, withdrew it
for the present.
President John Parnell Feeney, of the
Jersey City Police Board, enjoyed the
prerogative of the floor as an ex-member,
and handsome Eddie Dugan, of the Street
and Water Commissioners, was an objec-
tive point in the lobby for all the pretty
eyes in the ladies' gallery. Both were
down for pleasure only, they said.
Speaker Heppenheimer announced this
evening that he had appointed John S.
McMasters. of Hudson, his secretary.
Mr.. McMasters was clerk to President
Werts, of the Senate, last year. He now
resides in the First district of Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28

papers. Governor Green forgot that q
law of the State required that the papers
mated within thirty days after the ad-
journment of the Legislature, and it was
away along in the year when he ordered
the publication to be made. The hungry
rurals will starve if Governor Albeit
keeps them waiting as long, and delega-
tion of the country quill drivers waited
upon him to remind him of his duty in
the premises.
They will have their labor for their
pains. Governor Apbett probably knows
the law as well as they do
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Finances of St. Paul's r. c. Church.

The Rev. Joseph Schandel, rector of
st. Paul's r. G. Church, Greenville, has
submitted four years report of the
church's financial condition. The report
shows the receipts Of the four
years to amount to $780,
105. 10, with expenditures amounting
to S21, ,S32. II leaving balance of $34, ,272 SO.
This balance was expended on the new
edifice. The new building cost $50, ,024 II;
furniture, $26.So0, making total cost of
S6,S24.7 II. The amount of indebtedness
on mortgage and notes is S53, 600.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
MIR. Esterbrook Deolines.

William G. Heppenheimer, Speaker of
the Assembly, rendered this morning by
letter the appointment of private secre-
tary to Charles Esterbrook, clerk of the
Board of Fire Commissioners Mr.. Es-
terbrook in a note acknowledges the re-
ceipt of the letter and returns thanks for
the offer. He says, however, "My Official
duties as as clerk of the Board of Fire
Commissioners will prevent my accept
ance." The letter returns thanks, how
ever, for the mark of confidence and
esteem
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Jolly rive.

The spacious ball room in Kachlee's
New York Bay Shore House. corner of
Wilkinson and Ocean avenues, was a
being the second grand reception of
the "JollY Five' Over one hundred
dancers were on the floor, and the beauti-
full costumes of the ladies contrasted
grandly with the elaborate decorations
that made the hall yeritable Eden.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
New Jersey Historlans.

SpeciaI 70 The Jersey CITY Neaos.
TRENTON, N j., Jan. 2S, 1890. The
New Jersey Historical Society met
this morning in the State House
suing year. President, Samuel Il. Pen
nington, of Newark; vice presidents,
William S. Stryker. Trenton. and George
S. Mott, d. D.; corresponding secretary,
William Nelson, Paterson; recording sec
rotary, w. r. Weeks, Newark; treasurer,
and librarian, Frederick w. Record,
Newark; Executive Committee, George
Princeton; David A. Deepen, Newark;
Nathaniel Niles, Madison; John /.
Blair, Blairstown; Franklin Murphy.
Newark; Robert +. Balentine, Newark;
Garret D. w. Vroone, Trenton, and
James Nelson, New Brunswick.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
+JIM' chARK's CLERK
Corporation Counsel Edwards Object
to the Method of Getting Him.

Corporation Counsel Edwards Objects
to the Method of Getting Him.
Commissioners of Finance, Edelstein,
Allen, Hitler and Bray held long
caucus this morning and brief public
session. TIE principal item of interest
was the following communication from
Corporation Counsel Edwards which was
reserved aud fled.
Hon. Board of Bfndnce.-
S1Rs.-The communication from the City Col
lector, dated January %, 1890, nominating Hem
ry PoyDton as an extra clerk to be detailed for
service In the office OF the Inspector Of Build
ings, has been considered by While the
City Collector has under section fifty of the act
of March "a, 1873, and under section one of the
New Charter OF 1889, the right, subject to APP
provai OF your Board, to nominate such clerks
and messengers as may be necessary or conven-
lent for the proper transaction of the public
business, this must be construed to embrace
only the public business within the scope of his
department. the collection of the city IS revenue.
The Inspector of Buildings is under the con-
troll of the Board of Aldermen; no fees are col
lected in his department. therefore advise you
that the appointment of Mr.. Poynton for the
purpose Of such detail is not within the power of
The City Collector.
WILLIAM D. EDWARDS.
The Comptroller reported total receipts
for the week ending January to be $83,
544. S. The Commissioners decided to
concur in the pay roll of the Street and
Water Commissioners and ordered paid
the salaries Of the city officials. They
were requested by Collector O'Neil to
furnish him with a telephone.
BY resolution $4,000 WAS transferred
from the general account to the water ac-
count as a temporary loan, and after
ordering that city atlas be purchased
for the use of the Commissioners, the
Board adjourned to meet at the call of
rho chair
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Two Runaway Boys.

Louis Crone, aged sixteen years. of No.
60 Eighth avenue, Newark, and John
Chadwick. of No. IS High street, Newark
were arrested yesterday as suspicious
characters.
One of them carried an overcoat on his
arm This morning the lads told Judge
Wanser they had run away from their
homes at Newark and We're going to New
York to look for work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
sixth pistrict citizens.

The Sixth District Citizens will meet
at Schreiner's Hall on Rose avenue,
this evening, to discuss matters
of interest concerning that locality
Several important matters will be con-
sidered, and all citizens of the district
are invited to attend. The proposed
county papers" will probably be dis
cussed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Under tho Auspices Of Three Lodges.

An entertainment under the auspices of
Summit, Steuben and Alpine Lodges,
|. o. of o. f., win be given this evening
at Kessler's Hall. The receipts will con
stitute the nucleus of fund to be raised
for the building of an Odd Fellows Hall
in the Hudson City section.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
TWO SICK SENATOR'S.
Speculation About the Contest of Stuhr
Against Mcdonald.

Speculation About the Contest of Stuhr
Against Mcdonald.
Special to the Jersey City Ne,cs.
TRENTON, Jan. 27, 1S9O.-Gardner and
Werts are both sick at home tonight, and
the absence of the lions of the Senate
made the upper chamber abominably dull.
The sitting did not, indeed, last fifteen
minutes Wyckoff, of Warren, and Mar
tin, of Essex aired little of their elo-
quence over the memorial to Congress
concerning the pending marine revenue
bill, and the session was at an end. The
sudden adjournment cut off two or three
things that might have happened. Ii
they had happened they would have been
pretty good things; as they didn't happen
there's no use of saying anything about
t EN-.
A few bills were introduced, but they
were all little local affairs and of no ac-
count to your readers President Nevius
filled the Soldiers Home Committee,
which he neglected to name last week,
with Martin, lCranmer and Mcdonald.
There was promise at one time during
the evening that something might be
done about the Stuhr-M Mcdonald contest.
A movement is on foot, it is said, to put
the matter in the hands of a special COM
mittee, and to send the committee on a
nosing expedition into Hudson county;
but it has not eventuated yet, and may
never eventuate. The regular Election
Committee of the Senate has done Moth
ing in the premises.
Gardner sent word tonight that he may
be on hand tomorrow. Senator Werts
wrote that he will not probably be able to
attend the session this week at all.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
And still Another Club House.

The Building Committee of the Hobo
ken Camera Club, consisting of Albert
Boyer, Alfred ]. Thomas, E. w. Gritten,
G. and F. A. Adolphi, are busy over the
plans for a new club house to be located
In Hoboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
st. Nicholas Church Reception.

The annual reception by the ladies of
st. Nicholas German r. C. Church. in the
winter garden of Kessler's Hall, last
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
Tomorrow,s Weather.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S, 1890. Weather
Indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and East-
ern Pennsylvania - Fair; northerly winds,
becoming variable; warmer Wednesday,.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28

John Jarvis, an English blacksmith.
was married by Justice Weed last night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
wERTS' GOOD JOKE.
How Ballot Reform Destroyed Governor
Abbett's Hudson Majority.

Special to the Jersey city Netcs.
TRENTON, Jan. 81, 1s9o.-They are tell
ing in the lobby tonight good inaugu-
ration day story, with Senator Werts as
the central figure. During the exercises
in Taylor Hall last Tuesday, the Hudson
county crowds blue banner, with Albeit,
1856 majority. was q conspicuous fea-
ture in the front row OF balcony seats.
The boys behind, whose view it obscured,
clamored to take it down, but it stayed
there in spite of all protests while the
Governor read his inaugural.
~ As he was delivering himself in ballot
reform, some one rolled up the end of it
to get view of the spe kar.
&c., said Senator Werts chow ballot
reform affects the Hudson majority.
Abbetts 1855 dwindles steadily under
his blow"
The eyes that were turned to the gal
lery saw SIS in place of 1855. The end
of the banner had been fnrled over the
rest of the figures.
The crowd saw the point and laughed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28

The United Hog Butchess' Association
will give its fourth annual ball February
Z, at Oakland Rink.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
WHAT'S TUE USE2
Special to the Je,sev city N

Anxious Editors Wait on the Governor
About the Laws.
Special to the Je,sev CITY Nescs.
TRENTON, Jan. 27, 1890. Some of the
rural editors are already getting snxious
about the publication Of the laws in the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-28
9 crowd saw the point and laughed.
A Raid by the Freeholders.
cs,eo;oJ Fl, ibo Yoye.,, T,sf,, N.,,s

SpeC5Ut 10 TIE jersey CftB NetUS.
TRENTON, Jan. 90, 1890 "A large delega-
tion of the Hudson County Board of Free
holders was in the House this evening
They were:-Director-a Large Brugge-
mann, Freeholders Pfngsten, Chairman
of the Legislative Committee, Kimmerly,
German, Ellis and Nelson; Clerk John
Boyd and John A. McGrath. counsel to
the Board Ex-FreehoIder Pairson was
also down, but the business in hand had
lost it's glitter for him.
The delegation were on hand to look
arter the interest of a bill introduced by
Mr.. Boyle, which gives County Boards of
Freeholders the power to issue 81 600
bonds up to S25000O for the erection of
new lunatic asylumns. The bill was
promptly referred to the proper commit
tee, and those orators who came down
from Hudson to hoot it along with their
eloquence will have to come again some
other day.
To Wipe Out the Park Commission.
Special TO the Jersey City Neacs
TRENTON, January 2s, 1890 kelly bill,
introduced into the House last night, re-
peals the Park Commission in toto. He
says he wants the streets and sewers in
proper condition and the health of the
public taken care of before there are any
luxuries like parks. Byrne does not
know what his bill means, and it is in the
hands of the printer.
Deming headlight., 1890-06-07
The Iaalan. of san n,sa.

The San Bias Indian II not such q
bad specimen Of the human race us
might DO supposed, when Il Is remem.
berod that his ancestors were wont "
rub themselves well with cocoanut oil
and roll la the sand TO complete their
attire before attending state dinner
or nn Inauguration bull on the clovn.
ZION Of a bravo 10 n chicfninship
They lave become somewhat civilized
since then. Thcs appear 10 be a cross
between the North American Indian
and the negro. Thoy arc largo aud
we'll formed men. for the most part,
possessing splendid teeth and fairly
.Eu lligcnt faces, Their chief industry
is gathering sOcoanuls. While they
arc not fond OF work, traders who
visit them say they are fnr more oncr
gctlc than tic North American In.
dians. aud can always be relied upon
10 carry out uuy task which they aS roe
10 perform. Cor. New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
Deming headlight., 1890-06-07

An re, drcad friends Of mino-tovc. Tina ard
urafhf
ilwcet LoYe who came 20 ne on ahlnng wing,
Afd gave licr my arlus-licf llgs. her brcath.
And all her golden flnglels clustering.
Add Time ,,ho caiaefa, ~ tho q, Ing yearl
10 gave iic nll, but uhcre "a all he Havef
ilc took NY loyo and icit no harfrn tsarA
NC1gy aud lone. follow % the grasa
There nrafh win end this vision hall divine,
Wan pcnfh. who waits lr shadow otcrmOrc,
And silent Gro he give tau Sudden sign;
on, Eruily lead mo through thy narrow door,
Thou rcntls Death. thou uliHllcai fflcnd Of
mine
An nie tor ilove-.wiil Death my loyn rcntorui
-Frodoflck Locker.