The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-14
ROUND THE COUNTY.
Personal Points on the Tire
of the Revolving Wheels
of Time.
HoBOK EN- HowLs

There is a new addition TO the police
force who has been dubbed collars and
cuffs. On or of duty he wears a monster
immaculate linen collar, and a pair OF
ponderous cults. He is never happier than
when patrolling Washington street. the
young ladies have q chance 70 admire his
immaculate linen. lie viii make good
policeman. however, that is, of course, If
in the course Of human events ne Is ap-
pointed on the regular force.
The only lrrepressible Terry Foley, the
cutest Irishman in the city, and who was
at one time candidate for Councilman
in the Fourth ward. was observed buggy
riding with a handsome young widow last
Sunday. or course Terry was attending
to some legal business.
Mike, the boogblack who is stationed at
the corner OF Newark and Washington
streets is a character. He makes lots of
money, and saves it until an election is
near at hand when he goes out with the
boys and spends his savings lavishly to
benefit the election of anybody whom he
thinks his friend. He Is greatly sought
after by the politicians when an election
is near at hand, as ne Is power in more
than one way. Mike is exceedingly jeal-
Gus Of the bootblack on the lower corner,
and says that all his rival wants to do is
to save money enough 10 90 back to Italy
and enjoy it. He also says America is
good enough for him, and that If his
worthy rival on the lower corner thinks
that he can shine he viii make match
with him for $50 side.
The ancient Order of Burleighs who
formerly had their rendezvous at the
corner of First and Washington streets
has lost one Of It's most active, or perhaps
inactive members. Buck Van Zan3t
has secured a job. and the Burleighs have
decided TO hire a drum and life corps and
parade the Elysian Fields in honor of the
event.
The Roman punch which was served at
the banquet rendered TO Chairman Stan
ton on Monday night was thoroughly aD-
preciRIed. After Connie Tahen had par
taken OF it no smacked his lips and said
that he would substitute Roman punch
for Black and Tan IN his hosiery
and his patrons may expect 20
see q sign notifying them Of the change
Under the soothing influence Of the
punch, Water Commissioner Nike Muir
ray seemed inspired and made an elo-
quent speech about : w ater
There are numerous candidates for the
HI Oh Secretaryship Of the Foresters. The
position is a salaried one, and is at pres
ent held by Frank A. LePointe of this
city None but Past Chief Rangers are
eligible to the office.
The distinguished form Of John ].
Malley cut "A swain among the Terpsi-
choreans on the excursion OF the Andrew
J. Boyle Association OF Jersey City last
Sunday
It was a study to watch the
cuuntenances OF Sheriff Davis and the
other Democratic leaders of Jersey City
at the banquet on Monday night when
Corporation Attorney Minturn referred
TO the slough of corruption into which
the Democratic party had fallen, and
stated that a new era was dawning.
The Police Commissioners have met
and captain was not appointed Per-
haps It's better So
Maurice Stack was observed in the gid
cY whirl at the John II. Browns picnic
Tuesday night He was accompanied by
q handsome young lady from Jersey City
Heights.
Duffy Brothers. the popular BARRIERS,
are getting tired OF shaving Fourth ward
boards. and will shortly open shop at
the Hoboken House, near the ferry.
Frank J. Doian, the runner. looked ex-
caedingly happy on Wednesday night at
the picnic OF the association named in his
honor. Joe Flaherty Is considered the
hest dancer I'm the association.
One OF the latest cant expressions ISL
ssOh, mammal buy me that i won
break itF' It can be heard in any part Of
the county. from Rayonne to Fairvfew.
Jack Heating is the dandy ball player
of the Young Mons Catholic Association.
The manner in which he serves d ball is
calculated 10 strike terror to the hearts
of the Gun and his worthy partner, Joe
Quinn.
Councilman Boncelet, attired in neat
fittlne Prince Albert and with his
m2{kache and goatcc neatly Waxed. sat