The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-05-04
ROUND THE COUNTY.
Personal Points on the Tire
of the Revolving Wheels
of Time.
HOBOKEN SAYINGS.

1t is said that ''DicRn Dewey smokes on
an average of twenty cigars day 1t is
q great torture for him TO be compelled
to abstain from his favorite weed while
the District Court is in session Judge
Smith will probably be petitioned TO all
low smoking during court hours.
The gallant Colonel Erlenkoetter must
have been in very bad hunor over
something when he declined to vote in
favor of a resolution eulogizing the re-
firing member, Gus Bruggemann.
When the clerk recorded Erlenkoetter's
decIination, u sad smile oerspread Gus y
usually smiling countenance, but in an
instant the old smile came back again
with renewed force. Erlenkoetter's ac-
ton was the sole topic of conversation at
the City Hall the following morning.
What Il remarkably natty appearance
Police Commissioner Smith makes 1t is
very seldom the "Commistu gets around
to the meetings of the Board, but when
he does there is always seemingly an addi-
tional grace and dignity lent to the pro-
ceedings. As a neat dresser he has few
equals.
What is the matter with Thomas Grover
Cleveland kehoes Is 1t possible that he
will be left In his race for the janitorship
OF No. school house? Perish the
thought
What surprising strength was shown
by the dark horse, Jim Russell, in the
race for the janitorshipi AT one time he
controlled five votes, but, alasi they were
what might be termed .'fluctuating
votes. ]" Tomorrow night win settle the
disputed question II Thomas G. c. Ke-
hoe doesn't get there tomorrow night his
chances are indeed slim
The beaming countenances of "Owneyn
Kilduff. BILLY" Fenton and other leading
lights Of the Jeffersonians of the Fourth
ward were noticed in the lobby of the
Board of Education on Monday night.
They were there to vote for "Jimn Rus
SELL
President Harksen, of the School Board,
presides with unusual dignity at the
meetings OF the Board. His long expert
ence in the Board has fitted him for the
position. The easy manner in which he
chokes off debates between the younger
and more ardent members is unique.
Councilman Stanton's earnestness when
he is speaking on any subject is worthy
of passing mention. and anybody can
rely on his word.
wrought IN the personal appearance of
Colonel Stevens since his trip to Europe.
He is the picture OF health and happiness
The climate of the old world has had the
effect of producing a healthy glow to his
cheeks and | am informed he gained con-
siderable weight on the trip. A more
genial or unassuming millionaire is sell
dom met.
The emphasis with which School Trus-
tee Meighan pronounced the name Of
RUSSELL as his choice for janitor of No
4 school at the meeting of the School
Board OH Monday night leaves on doubt
but what John is with him through
ssthick and thinv
There is q certain we'll known tonsorial
artist in the Fourth ward, who imagines
he Is billiard player Last Sunday and
Tuesday he was, to use sporting phrase.
s.up against it," or to use stii more
POPULAR expression OF the day, "he got it
in the neck. Now what does this fiend-
ish barber do to get square with his
worthy rival When he gets him in his
customers mouth and bowls with de-