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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
GARDNER KEEPS MUM.
Judge Garretson Can Get No
Information from the
Mud Machine.
A REBUTTAL CASE PERHAPS,
Preparations to Gust Senator Nc
Donald---The Legislature
Works Little.

TRENTON, May 6, 1890. The Gardner
Dredging Company, limited, held long
secret conference this morning at which
ex-Judge Garretson was present. Boss
Gardner asked the Judge if he proposed
to offer any testimony in rebuttal. The
Judge replied that if the committee pro-
posed to throw out those precincts in
which no irregularities were shown in
the recount, but where oral testimony
had been introduced to show that there
had been repeating and fraudulent vot-
ing, he would like to introduce testimony
to show that there had been no frauds.
Boss Gardner replied that to give that
information would be deciding the case
in advance, and the Judge was good
enough lawyer to know whether he
wanted to rebut the testimony or not.
After some further talk Judge Garrett
son said that he had just received the
stenographer's copy of the testimony and
hadanot had time to consider it. He said
he would examine the evidence and let
the committee know by Saturday whether
he desired to introduce any testimony.
If the judge decides TO take testimony
in behalf of Senator Mcdonald the COM
mittee will meet In Jersey City on Mon
day morning to listen to IT.; but If he does
not the committee will meet at Trenton,
Monday afternoon, and fix time for the
summing up.
Judge Garretson said this morning that
the decision of the committee might not
settle the matter and the courts might
be called upon to pass upon it.
The House Investigating Committee
did not meet last evening as was ex-
pected, but in a few days will resume the
labors SO successfully begun last week at
Atlantic City. Allan L. McDermott will
visit Camden this week and prepare the
case for the committee in that hot bed of
corruption Sergeant-at-A Arms Sharp, of
the Senate, has been subp9ned to pro-
duce before the Hudson county Grand
Jury tomorrow the contents of the ballot
boxes of the First district
s'Al' Datz's stationery bill was referred
to special committee this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
DAsHEs ABOUT TOWN.

The Grand Section of the Cadets OF
Temperance will hold its quarterly meet
ing at Fisk Hall, corner Wilton and
Lafayette streets tomorrow evening.
A literary and musical entertainment
will be given at the Trinity NJ. E. Church
on York street on Thursday evening OF
next week. 1t will be an interesting
event.
The Hudson County Branch of the
State Charities Aid Association will meet
at the rooms of the Y. NJ. G. A. on We'd
nesday night.
During the rush for admission to Oak
land Park last evening, q boy whose
name could not be ascerIained, had his
leg broken in the crowd. and two women
who tainted, had to be carried out.
The Arlon Singing Society will give a
fine entertainment and reception at
Kessler's Hall this evening, AD operetta
will be presented by members OF the
society. aided by we'll known dramatic
talent, to be followed by dancing
The demolition of the building, No. S3
Montgomery street, occupied for many
years by Lewis E. Wood, has been begun
preparatory to the erection OF large
Title Guarantee Trust Company.
Contractor Cutley is now driving work
in constructing the new Police Head
quarters, and Station for the First pre-
cinct. From the work so far accomplished
it is evident that the new building will be
an ornament to the city.
A matinee musical for the ladies of the
Cartaret Club members, will be given at
the club house, Thursday afternoon, May
8, commencing at Three o'clock. The
programme viii include musical select
ions by excellent talent, readings by Miss
Daisy Garland, and a dramatic sketch by
Miss Maude Chiffon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
SIX INCHES OF LAND. :. =
The Paulmiers and 7. N. G. A.
Quarrel Over the Mansion Sale.


There is hitch in the contract between
the Young Mems Christian Association
and the Paulmier estate in respect to the
purchase Of the old Paulmier mansion on
Wayne street. The association bargained
to pay $4,000 for the property and paid
81 900 down to bind the contract.
The other s19,O 600 is still lying in bank
ready for payment as soon as an accep-
tance deed is offered. A conveyance was
presented some days ago, but President
CoWles detected something therein not
in the preliminary contract, and
SO he refused to accept 1t.
The dispute arises from q Disagreement
over the possession Of the few inches OF
ground on line with the chimney abtlt-
ments from the parti-wall Of the build
ing on the easterly side Of the prop
erty purchased by the association.
This the Paulmiers desire to retain.
a ten foot driveway separates the two
buildings. 1t is said that two deeds were
drawn up, the first of which was
entirely satisfactory; but before
it was signed another was
drawn which the Association looks M
as an effort on the part of the pauImiers
to retain q portion of the land they had
bargained to sell and which had been
considered in fixing the purchase price,.
A lively fight between the two parties
is anticipated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
ATLANTIC'S SHAKY BANK.
The State Is in Control : A Plan of
Resumption.
specidl 70 tke jersey ctr Mems.

Special 10 the jersey Citp Ners.
ATLANTIC CITY, May 6, 1890 Robert
Field Stockton yesterday served an in
junction, secured by his father, Attorne y
General Stockton, from the Court of
Chancery, restraining the Merchants
Bank from resuming business. The in
Junction was served on Cashier Dunkle,
and this Of course virtually puts the con-
troll of the bank in the hands of the
Board of Bank Com mmissioners, who will
thoroughly investigate its condition. The
cashier, Oliver r. Dunkle, has been pros
trated since the doors closed and denies
himself to ALL
The directors still look forward to re-
opening, but it is asserted that this will
be 1mpracticable, and the seeming unwill-
ingness of those in charge to make public
statement which can be regarded as
authentic makes great many people
skepticai of the bank resuming business
at an early day, il ever
A scheme has been set on foot to try to
get the heavy depositOrs to agree not to
withdraw more than certain percentage
monthly until things are on more sub
stantial basis, and the Board of Directors
will try to make such scheme practic-
able.
A number of the larger depositors, real
lzlng their position, seem to favor this
course, thinking that part is better than
none at ALL Now, however, that the State
has hold OF the concern. the proper off
cials will see whether or not things rest
upon a substantial foundation, and if
they do not the future guardianship will
be lodged in them.
The Chancellor this morning appointed
John Hood, OF Camden, receiver OF the
Merchants Bank. His bonds were fixed
at &5f1 000
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
EX-SHERlFF WRIGHT DEAD.
Newark Notable Republican stricl
with Apoplexv

Newark Notable Republican Stricken
with ApopIexy.
NEWARK, May 6, 1890 -Ex Sheriff
William Wright, Of Essex, died suddenly
at his home, No. IL South Twelfth street,
this city, last night. He had been on
some business down town, and between
five and six o'clock was about going into
his residence when he fell to the side
walk. He was carried into the house
and medical assistance was promptly
summoned. He died, however, shortly
afterward.
Ex-Sheriff Wright was one of the best
known men in Essex county. AS a re-
publican he rose to prominence. and sub
sequently held positions of honor in the
county and State. He has been Fish
Commissioner since his retirement from
Office, having been appointed by ex-Gov-
ernor Ludlow and reappointed by Gov
ernor Green.
Mr.. Wright was born at Fair Haven,
young man he came to this city and was
employed by Peter Hayden & Co., who
conducted saddlery and hardware busi-
ness. subsequently he was superintend-
ent in the silver plating department of
Stephen Sturgiss. Son & Co., of Nos 6l
and 63 Mulberry street, which was the
leading concern of its kind IN the city.
He left them to join the new firm Of
Westhof, Wright & Keuhnhold saddlery
hardware makers. who opened a factory
in Hamilton street.
Later he went to the Newark Nickel
Plating Works on Mechanic street. which
business he carried on successfully.
In October, 1888, he was elected alder
man from the Second ward, and in the
following month was elected to the AS
sembly from the district then comprising
the Second and Third wards and the First
district of the Seventh ward. After he
served in the Assembly he was elected
Sheriff in 1881.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
RAILROAD NOTES

The distance of the contemplated spur
from the Susquehanna road at Stockholm
to Lake Hopatcong will be twelve miles,
with light grades, the surveyor says.
Train wrecking has been attempted
several times the past few weeks at
Spring Garden, sussex county. Rail
road ties and car links heaped on the
tracks were discovered just in time to
avert disaster
The Caldwell Railroad Fund sub
scriDtions have now reached a total Of
over $57 900 out of SIS, 900 required. Sur
veyors for several days have oeen stalking
out the line from Caldwell to Cedar
Grove, which will be completed in a few
days. The Committee on Subscriptions
will have considerable difficulty in rails
ing the remainder of the necessary
$4,000. but is working hard. Consider
able property in the township has
recently been sold for business purposes.
The Board of Directors of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company have declared a
semi-annual cash dividend of 218 per
cent. and an extra cash dividend of u of
/ per cent. They also authorised the
will make the total issue 122, 567, 1888
shares. The meeting was a large one,
and it is said there was some doubt in re-
gard to the policy OF making the allot-
ment of stock at this time.
Simon Sternberger, land owner in
1luuHn Township, mas UtclueU TO appeal
from the award of the Railroad Commits
sion appointed by the court to appraise
his property, which is wanted by the
Newark and Roselle Company, q branch
of the Lehigh Valley. The issue will be
decided by a jury trial at the May term
of court.
The Delaware, Lackawanna BAND West
ern Railroad this week completed the
purchase from the Messrs. Robinson OF a
plot of ground 25Sx216 feet, located on its
tracks between Lumber street and Lin
coin avenue. The company also secured
another lot 51x414 feet, adjoining the
Robinson track on the east, and viii at
once begin to lay tracks for its new
freight depot and yard.
The tracks will be laid in from the Linz
coin avenue side of the yard, and the
changes will afford amble facilities for
handling freight. In addition to this the
ground occupied by the present depot
will be used for additional platform
room and TO give space for carriages to-
stand.
The gravel train on the Eastern Divis-
ion of the Erie will be put on again in q
few days to finish the stone ballasting on
that division. This will necessitate the
operation of the stone crusher at Otisvilie
and will give employment toa large NUM-
Der Of Italians.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
ONLY THE RINGS REMAIN.
Over FL 900 People visited the cirsns

Over 2l, 600 People visited the Cirens
Yesterday.
Adam Forepaugh had great day yes
terday at Oakland Park with his famous
circus and menagerie. More than eight
thousand persons visited the park yester-
day afternoon, and in the evening men,
women and children to the number of
full thirteen thousand crowded the big
tent and Witnessed the great show. Be-
fore the performance was completed the
menagerie tents were struck and a
majority Of the animals were on their
way to Newark.
By daylight this morning the immense
concern had been removed and nothing
was lett to remind one of the circus, save
the rings and holes made by the tent
poles. 1t will require many days to place
the park in fit condition for ball playing,
but the Jersey City and Worcester mines
will try TO play this afternoon, all the
same.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06

moved that it be postponed until this
morning He said that there were some
features about the bill which were not
acceptible to all the Hudson mem
bers. Mr.. Mullone said he would
be willing to have the meas
ure postponed If he thought the
Hudson members could agree, but he
knew they could not. Mr.. Erwin and Mr..
Potts supported Mr.. Kelly's motion, and
it was carried. Mr.. Kelly's objection to
the bill is that 1T doubles the pay of the
"buffaloes,'' and for the increase two per-
manent men could be added to each COM
pany. He was Of the opinion that
two permanent men would be
of more benefit to the depart
m6nt than ten "buffaloes." The objection
Of the Republican was based on that rank
partisanship which has characterized
their whole course during the present
session. They object to the bill because
it increases the pay Of the clerk, who is a
Democrat. while they are perfectly will
ing to increase the pay of the other off,
cials who are all Democrats.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
SILLY PARTIsANsHIP.
Republican Senators Defeat the Seaside
Borough Bill.


Special to the Jersey city Ne,ps.
TRENTON, May 8. 1890. The Republi-
cans never let an opportunity pass for
displaying their childish partisanship.
The Seaside Borough bill came up in the
Senate when the good DR.. Roe moved
that it be indefinitely postponed Sena-
tor Pfeiffer sprang to his feet and de-
nounced that course. He first showed
how the measure was needed by the
people, and he went on to say that several
for the measure, but the leaders of the
politics in it, had called caucus and
compelled those men who had promised
to vote for the bill to break their word.
His denunciation Of the Repu blicans
had no effect upon them, so lost to all
shame are they, and the good doctors 8
motion prevailed.
The race track bill lifted its hoary head
in the Senate just long enough to have
an amendment lacked on. Mr.. Cranmer
moved that it be placed back to second
reading, and then Mr.. Mcdonald offered
an amendment authorizing book making
for fifty-hve days during the season. The
amendment was adopted and the bill was
ordered to third reading.
Mr. Werts introduced a bill compelling
all banking, trust guarantee, safe depos-
its, indemnity. mortgages, investment
loan and building association organized
under the laws of other States to file
with the Secretary of State copies of
charters and statements of their business
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
TIED TO THE BEDPOST.
Brutal Treatment of Child Who Fol
lowed the Circus.

Brutal Treatment of Child who Fol-
lowed the Circus.
The screaming ofa child caused great
excitement on Hopkins avenue last night.
Neighbors called Chanceman Reddy and
he entered Frieggion's cobbling shop and
home, at No. 104 Hopkins avenue. There
he found ten-year-old Mary Frieggion
with her hands bound tightly behind her
with stout cord and tied to the bedstead
leg. Frank Paske, Frieggion's workman
and the only other occupant of the room,
hammered away on his lap stone. while
the child screamed and struggled to free
herself. The policeman cut the cord and
finding that the child had been tied by
Paske, arrested him on charge OF
cruelty.
This morning the child, who had evi-
IDENTIFY been drilled by somebody, said she
had run away from home to see the cir
Gus; that her mother was too sick to pun
ish her. and she had instructed the work
man to- tie ner and keep her at home
while the mother went out on an errand
Z iThe father, corroborated the girls story.
Paske was committed for examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
POWDERLY AND BALLOT REFORM.
He Wins Absrbanel1 and Altemus Owe
to the Werts Bill.

TO, the WertS Bill.
Special to the Jerseu City Nelcs
TRENTON, May 6. 1890. IT. v. Powderly,
master workman of the knights of Labor;
John A. Hayes, general secretary Of the
knights; Samuel Il. Il ,assssIior, president of
the Federation of Trades; Lawrence Bor-
den, and Ballot Reformers Abardanell
and Altemus have been holding q
conference on the ballot reform
measures now before the Legisla-
ture. The gentlemen at first de-
clared that they wanted q bill similar to
the Saxton bill which Governor Hill re-
Gently signed. This they found impos-
sible, and then they clamored for the
Carter substitute and would not look at
the Werts bill. The particular feature
of the Werts bill which they could not ac-
cept was that providing for the distribu-
tion Of the official ballot before Election
Day.
Mr. Powderly consulted with Senator
WertS and other members of the Ballot
Reform Committee and became con-
WINGED that the Werts bill was a good
measure. He told his fellow workmen
this, but Altemus and Abarbanell still
held out for the non distribution of the
official ballot. They talked and talked
and finally succumbed to Mr.. Powderly's
eloquence and gave in their adhesion to
the Werts bill. The Senate made the
ballot reform measure special order for
Wednesday at nine O'Clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06

charge of assault and battery and got off
with a fine of S. and costs.
John CURLY was tried in the Special
Sessions for grand larceny. He was
charged with stealing can of milk from
the Central Railroad platform at the
Communipaw depot He was acquitted.
John Lynch, Jerry Crowley and John
Donovan, three boys, were put onstrial in
the Court OF General Sessions on an in
dictment charging them with stealing
$40 worth of goods from an ErietRailroad
freight car. Coansellors Rowe, DAILY and
Ryerson appeared for the boys. The case
was still on at recess.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
PRESIDENT, VOORHEES,, CLERK, WISEMAN
Reorganization of the Board of Educa-
tion Last Night.

Reorganization of tho Board of Educa-
tion Last Night.
The new Board of Education formally
organized last night AL the members
were present A communication was re-
ceived from the Mayor reappointing
Messrs. Voorhees,, Pfngsten and Kelly
for the term of ten years.
On motion President Voorhees, was re-
elected. He thanked the Board for the
honor conferred upon him in q neat
speech.
When the motion was made to go into
nomination for clerk the lobby bristled
up, Two nominations were made,
Percy Vessels and J. J. Wiseman. Mr..
Wiseman was elected on the first ballot,
Directors Reid and Voorhees, being the
supporters of Vessels.
The Board then adjourned. The salary
OF the Clerk OF the Board is 81, 500 per
annum. Mr.. Wiseman has clerkship
at the Court House which pays him $75 a
month, which he will resign to accept his
more lucrative position.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
TOO PRETTY TO POISON.
A Tidy Young Servant Girl Accused of
Attempted Murder.

"A xlOY Iouug servant Clrl Accused OF
Attempted Murder.
Margaret Kane, prepossessing young
woman was arraigned this morning in
the Court of General Sessions on an in
dictment for attempt to kill
The woman was domestic in the
family of Mrs. Annie Smith. Of Harrison.
Mrs. Smith kent bottle of brandy in the
house for medical use.
One day she had occasion to take lit
tie of the brandy. She detected a peculiar
taste in it, and upon further examination
she discovered that paris green had been
put into the bottle.
She suspected the servant, and laid the
facts before the Grand Jury and an in
dictment was the result Mrs. Smith al
leges that Margaret's motive was
revenge.
The girl entered plea of not guilty
and gave bail for trial The full par.
ticulars OF the case could not
be ascertained, the District Attorney de.
clining to make them public until the
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
THE FOURTH'S ARMORY.
Colonel Wanser Discovers Law That
Will Erect 1t.
Special to the JERSEY Ctr Neps.

Special to fke JERSEY Citv Mems.
TRENTON. May 6. 1890. The labors Of
Colonel Wanser in behalf of the new
armory for the Fourth Regiment have
been crowned with success, and the boys
will now have their armory before long.
When all hope Of securing the armory for
Jersey City seemed to have been lost,
Colonel Wanser discovered a bill, which
was introduced by Mr.. Stull, authorizing
the Military Commission appointed by
the laws of 1888 to erect armories in sec
ond class cities in excess of the amount
appropriated by the act. providing that
the amount shall not exceed $75, 900
The Colonel Immediately set to work
and succeeded in having the bill amend
ed so as to include Jersey City. and in
this shape it passed the Senate. The
Governor approved the measure last
evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06

SALEM, May 6, 1890. r. 7. Starr, Of this
city, Supervisor Of Census for the Third
district of New Jersey, has received an
order from the department winch pro-
enumerators, or persons who have served
as assessor or collector within the past
twelve months. Mr. Starr has already
sent In the names of ell the enumerators
in his district--150 in all--and this order
will cause him to make many changes
throughout the district.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06

The Wayne Athletic Club held an in
teresting meeting last night, despite the
fact that the circus was in town. Two
members were added to the roll. The
committee reported that they had
effected arrangements with the lessee of
the Caledonian Park, and the club mem
bers could train there 1t was decided to
petition the National Cross Country
Association to reconsider the penalty inn
posed on Flaherty ana reinstate him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-06
TO FIND GOOD PILOTS.


The Commissioners Think They Should
Search Among the Boatkeepers.
Special to the Jersey City Nstcs.
TRENTON, May 6, 1890 The Board of
Commissioners Of Pilotage, in their re-
port to the Governor, state that the
change in the apprentice system which
was made about six years ago has been
thoroughly tried and they find it to be a
failure No one entered has succeeded,
but nearly all those entered from time to
time have been dismissed by the pilots.
They ask for change in the law, to
keep up the pilot system of our State, by
being permitted to select from the boat
keepers, giving priority to the senior boat
keeper longest in service, after full ex-
animation by the Board as to sobriety,
moral character and nautical knowledge
as well as thorough acquaintance with all
the lights, soundings, bearings, etc., re-
quired as prerequisite to being licensed
as a pilot.
This system of selecting pilots from
among the boat keepers has proved emf
nently successful in the New York SER
vice, they say, and was adopted by the
New York Board of Commissioners
many years ago.
They believe the Board would exercise
such power. IL conferred upon it. in the
most conservative and prudent manner.
auu LUZ bue U6uelb OIL Lne pliOtS Lleu-
selves, as well as for the service
The Board call attention to the present
inadequacv of even the best invented fog
horns to remit sound, and think hesmall
cannon an absolute necessity, not alone
to warn steamers and sailing vessels of
their proximity, but also to give the
men manning the yawls in very
thick, foggy weather, which is often re-
quired, a sure means of finding their
boats again after boarding steamer or
sailing vessel. It is subject which,
more than any other. requires the great
est attention for the preservation Of life
and property at sea.
There are 40 active pilots. and they last
year piloted l, ,151 vessels into port, and
1,041 out of port.
The Board state that the efficiency of
the service, both in personal and equip
ment, maintains its high standard, and
cOuntrV.