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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-07-09
LIQUOR FALLING BEHIND.
Significant Figures in Internal Revenue
Collector Large's Report.


NEWARK, July 9. 1890. The report of
Internal Revenue Collector George H.
Large for the year ending June 80. 1890.
has been completed It shows an in
crease over last years report in the taxes
from all sources except on distilled spirits
and tobacco, in which there is a remark
able falling off. These are the figures for
both years:--
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-07-09

Assuming that Of the licenses yet TO
expire the renewal of 140 will be sought.
the city will receive S35, 900 more, or about
500. 900 altogether from this source. Mr..
Hough said to THE NEWS reporter that
the moneys thus received are divided by
the Board of Finance into special funds.
The Street and Water Board has the
handling of three-quarters of 1.-THE one
half of which is set aside for the improve
ment of the streets and the one-quarter
which is devoted to the building Of new
school houses No license money has yet
been used for school purposes, and there
is creditin bank to that account in last
years taxes Of $50, 900.
The money reserved FOR these two spe-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-07-09
Yesterdays Heat Through Jersey.

The following is the highest recorded
temperature at various cities in this
State:-
Newark, 105
Bordentown. 100.
Cape May. SO.
Asbury Park, a.
Delaware Water Gap, 49,
Atlantic City, 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-07-09

Amidst the ringing of bells, the blow
ing of whistles and hundred "God
Speeds" President Samuel Sloan. of the
D. L. and w. R. r. sailed for Europe on
ing. All of the engines in the D. L. and
w. yards seemed to vie with one another
III making the loudest noise. Mr.. Sloan
has gone abroad on pleasure trip, and
is expected home in September.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
THE ELEVATED ROAD.
Preparations to Make 1t as Noiseless
in Operation as Possible.

AS soon as the Central Elevated Transit
Company shall have advertised the ordi-
nance comforting its franchise for the pre-
scribed ten days, application will be made
to Judge Knapp for the appointment OF
commission to condemn such property
rights as the company has not already
settled for. The company cannot con-
demn for a right of way, but some prop
erty owners hold that the erection OF its
trestle work will damage their property.
The application will probably be made q
week from tomorrow. The main bone of
contention will be 1000 feet of property
on Jewett avenue.
The company is forging ahead in their
efforts to provide the citizens of
that section with rapid transit. A
brick pier has already been erected at
the Grand street crossing, and the sound
ings that are being taken all along the
line of the proposed route are to ascertain
the location of the sewers and water pipes
under ground, in order not to injure them
in the erection of the supporting columns
The company proposes TO make the cars
run as smoothly and as noiselessly as
possible. The tracks will be laid upon
solid oak rails extending laterally under
the steel rails. No sleepers will be used.
Instead of a long cable stretching from
one end of the road to the other, the
rattle of the cable will be reduced to the
minimum by establishing three cable
stations 1t has not yet been determined
as to whether electricity or steam will be
used as power to move the cables The
road will cost close on to 81, 200, COO, and,
as stated yesterday, will be completed
inside of eighteen months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
THE SUIT DIDN'T FIT.

And So Young SHOWS Parents Refused
to Pay for 1t.
The case of Sands & Hoffman, tailors,
of Courtlandt street, New York, against
Elizabeth P. Snow, of this city, before
Judge Douglass in the First District
Court this morning, produced tale of
the gullible Young man and the tailor
who makes $50 suits of clothes for $50.
William p. Snow, the eighteen year-old
son of the defendant, lured by the prom
ises of the plaintiffs to make him first
class suit in every particular at ridicul-
ously low price, left his measure with
toem for suit of clothes and brought
home some samples of cloth.
His mother approved of the samples
and guaranteed to pay for the suit if it
was made according to promise. When
the suit came home, the Shows claim, it
did not fit, and moreover, it was made of
shoddy, and not from the cloth, samples
of which were submitted to them.
They refused to take the suit and the
.tailors brought suit against him which
was discontinued upon the fact appear
ing that he was a minor. The present
suit was then commenced
The taiiors claimed that everything
was correct and MS represented. Judge
Douglass reserved his decision.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
THE OLD WOMAN WAS BROKE.

But She Raised Money to Fay Her Hus-
bands Fine for Beating Her.
Owen Calvin was before Judge Lippin-
colt this morning charged with the
trifiing offense of beating his wife at
their home at Centreville.
Mrs. Calvin, a woman of fifty years,
said that she thought her husband was
crazy. for he had been drunk since cleo
ton.
He was drowning his sorrow over the
defeat of General Grubb, and in this
laudable industry he entirely neglected
the little grub needed at his home.
When the wife intimated that the rum
he drank did not satisfy her hunger, he
was offended and proceeded to chastise
her for making such an intimation.
"Galvin can you pay fne," asked the
Court"
.'Phat's that. your worship, foine is
it? Divil clint have OF sur, but perhaps
the ould woman has some."
''Sure, your Honor, it's broke Oi am in
tirely, for me and Owen only just built a
house and not cent have Oh got at all, at
all, heaven help me-"
''Well, if your husband is worth the
costs you may have him if you pay them, !"
replied the Court, and Mrs. Calvin sighed
and paid the $25 for having been beaten
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
GONE BACK TO MARTHLL
The Acrobat Who Charged
His Guardian With
Cruelty.

Harry Martell, the acrobat who was
charged by his protege, Harry Rau, with
cruelty in beating him with rattan,
entered Recorder McDonough's court in
Hoboken this morning in company with
Counsellor James Morgan and asked for
the custody of the boy.
Mr.. Marten told an entirely different
story than that of the boys. He says that
the boy was lazy and indolent, and did
not half try to do his best He said that
when he first engaged the boy he per-
formed splendidly and did his work well.
OF late he has undergone a great change.
He seemed to have something on his
mind and did not take to his work kindly.
he would not play with the other boys
and acted very strangely. Martell admit
ted that he had chastised the boy with a
rattan, but not enough to hurt HIN, and
he asked the Court to deliver up the boy.
The lad was then brought in. When
he faced his adopted father he blushed
and stammered, and seemed to be sorry
for what he had done.
do you want to go back to the Co
lumbus Children's Home or do you pre-
fer going with Mr.. Martell?" the Court
asked.
The child hesitated for moment and
then said
'.Oh, do not want to go back to Co
lumbus. | am willing to go with Mr..
Martell if he will promise not to beat me
with that rattan.n
The Court exacted a promise from Mar
tell that he would not beat the child any
more and the trio left the court together.
The boy is q tirst-rate performer" said
Mr.. Martell, but 1T seems to me he is
getting tired of the business We have
played all through the United States. and
nothing has ever been said against me
until this affair. A more precocious
youth | never met, but of late he has
been acting more like man of advanced
years than child. He would lean up
against the wall and brood, and appeared
to be in trouble. When it was time to
do his turn he would go on the stage and
sometimes queer the performance by his
hstlessness and indifference.
'tIt is my opinion that he is tired of the
business. If he is Pm sure ne can go
back to where l got him from at any
timen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Cal and Chappie at .Jol,nstown.

The deposit for the match between
Chappie Moran and Kelly was put up
yesterday. Joe. Early. who backs both
of the Jersey City boys, said that Moran
and Cal Mccarthy reached Johnstown in
good health and spirits and are delighted
with the place as a training ground
Jack McMasters, who has charge of them,
wrote to Early saying that a finer place
for the purpose could not be found. The
air is dry, clear and 1nvigorating: the
roads are hard and the scenery magnifi-
cent; there are the best kind of hills for
the boys to climb, and the people seem
desirous of doing everything in their
bower to help the workers in their en-
deavors to get into condition. AS Cal
Mccarthy is an ardent believer in the
efficacy Of hill climbing as means of
strengthening tine legs and improving the
wind, he viii doubtless tramp over the
mountains many times before he stands
up before George Dixon to defend the
title of featherweight champion of the
world
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
THE ARGUMENT ENDED.
Mr.. Gummere Puts the r. r. Co. Between
the Horns of Another Dilemma.
Sfec;nf IN fbe Ierees (-ff,t Mems

the Horns of Another Dilemma.
Specioi to the Jersey City Netas
TRENTON, Jan. II, 1S90.-The argument
in the Morris and Essex tax case was
finished Yesterday afternoon, and the case
is now in the hands of Arbitrators Dillon
and Stevens Mr.. Gummere confined
himself almost exclusively to the general
principles involved in the case He con-
tended that the act of 1885, when it spoke
of the railroad and its appendages meant
TO include everything. The company had
right to buy any amount of land they
thought necessary for the carrying on of
this enterprise. II they now have on
their hands vast amount of property
not used for railroad purposes, it is their
own fault. and the State onght not to
lose the tax to which it is entitled.
Under the original act of 1885, the COM
pany was to pay one-half of one per cent.
on the cost of road and appendages as
soon as the company earned seven per
cent upon its investment. In calculating
its profits the company added everything
to the cost of road, and the earnings
never amounted to seven per cent. The
act of 1865 changed the provisions con-
corning the tax. and thereafter the COM
pany was to pay one-half of one per cent,
tion of the road to Phillipsburg. After
this the company began to discrim-
mate in making up their cost
of road. The equipment was no
longer added. Before 1865 all money
expended in building of the unfinished
branches was added at the end OF each
year and showed in the.return. After 1865
the company refrained from putting the
cost of the Boonton branch and the tun-
mel into their annual report until the
works were completed. AS the cOnstruc-
tion of these works covered many years
a large amount of tax was lost to the
State. Counsel contended that if it was
fair to include in the annual return the
amount expended on uncompleted
branches, before 1865, it ought to be done
aftarmarda
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
SHE HAD BRONCHITIS.
The Trouble for Which DIR. Fields Treat
ed q Lady in Mr. Churchill's House.

The Trouble for which DIR. Fields Treat
ed a Lady in MIR. Churchill's House.
The case of DIR. James I. Field. Of Bay
onne, against William B. Salter, executor
of Thomas Churchill, deceased. was COM
menced before Judge Douglass in the
First District Court this morning. DR..
Fields is an old physician OF Bayonne
and Thomas Churchill, who died in 1888,
was prominent resident of the same
place.
NO SENSATION IN IT.
Mr.. Rowe in opening said that notwith-
standing the fiashy reports circulated
about the county by certain individuals
concerning the sensation in this case
there was nothing about it except plain
PHYSICIANS bill. Thomas Churchill was
q well known citizen OF Bayonne who
was i'll for long time, needing constant
care and had to have leg amputated.
Then Mr. Rowe called DR.. Field to the
stand. The doctor is a portly gentleman
with long black beard and a soft, gentle
tone and manner admirably adapted to
the sick room but rather out of place in
matter of fact court ROOM He took his
book and read over the services he rem
dered Mr.. Churchill's family. He said
that he had attended Mr.. Churchill pro-
fessionally for large number of years,
and the account upon which the suit is
brought ran from April 16, 1880, to
November l, 1888.
Mr.. Churchill was troubled with can
Ger and had to have leg amputated.
His disease required frequent consulta-
ton with specialists for the cost OF which
Dr. Field was held responsible.
THE LADY HAD BRONCHITIS.
Upon cross-eXamination Mr.. Linn took
each item on the books and asked to
whom the services were rendered and the
Doctor almost invariably replied that he
would not tell.
He identified one or two calls by GER
tain marks on his books, which led Mr..
Linn to object on the ground that books
of accounts must be Ineligible and that
these books were not of such a nature.
His objection was overruled.
In answer to question by Mr.. Linn,
DR.. Field said that he thought number
of the visits in October 1888, were paid to
a young lady who was stopping at Mr..
collect what relation she bore to Mr..
Churchill, but thought she was a niece.
She was troubled with bronchial
trouble
George DeWalters testified that just
previous to his death Mr.. Churchill gave
him a sum of money and directed him to
pay DIR. Field and some other debtors.
OF the sum intrusted to him, $202 were
lost on a game of chance in which the
witness had invested the money at Mr..
Churchill's request. Mr.. Linn raised the
point at this stage that accord
ing to the statute the Doctor must
produce his deploma or certificate that he
has been practicing medicine for the
statutory period. The case went over
until tomorrow to enable the doctor to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
BAYoNNES BUILDING BOOM.
A New Church Is Among the New Struc-
tures-Other Bayopne News.

New Church Is Among the New Struc-
tures-Other Bayonne News.
Bayonne's building boom shows no
sign of waning During the past week
one architect has furnished plans and
specifications for $4,000 worth of i'm
proyements. On Avenue G and East
Twenty-tlrst street a new edifice is to be
erected at cost of $4,000 for the Third
German Reformed Church. The struc-
ture will be 35x60 feet, with tower 10
feet square and go feet high, the material
being frame and shingles
For City Treasurer Charles l.. Lord a
villa is to be built on Lord avenue, near
East Fourth street, at a cost Of $500.
Charles M. Mahnken intends to build on
Cottage street near Avenue ID, at a cost of
sc, 900 a three-story brick building for a
store and flats. A two-story double apart
ment house, so feet deep by So feet front
and rear, and costing 81, 500, will be built
for Henry L. Meyers on Twenty seventh
street near Avenue ID. Mrs. Catherine
Thomson will have erected on North
street, between Avenue b and G, two
story frame cottage costing ST. 500.
Al three-story frame building with q
brick basement and S5S52 feet is TO be
constructed for Charles McGee on East
Twenay-sSccHd street, near Central ave-
nue. On Railroad avenue, near East
Twenty-sixth street, Thomas Mclean
will build two-story frame house at a
cost of 81, 400. Mark Flemming will also
have alterations ana additions costing
So 900 made to his house at No. 1S1 East
Twenty street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
AN INDIGNANT FATHER.
he Finds His Daughter and CompeIs Her
Suitor to Marry Her

he Finds His Daughter and Compels Her
suitor to Marry Her.
This morning Recorder McDonough, of
Hoboken, married Charley Betz, bar
tender in Cronheim's Variety Theatre,
and Miss Annie Schmitz. The witnesses
were Court Officer Stanton and police
officer. After the ceremony the barten-
der did the honors in great STYLE There
is little story connected with the mar
riage.
About three months ago Annie, the
bride, handsome girl of nineteen years
of age, began to frequent Cronheim's
Theatre. She was a great lover of the
show and attended nightly. While there
she met Charley and the pair soon be-
came infatuated with one another. About
a week ago Annie left her parents and
no trace of her could be found.
Her father, a Californian, had
his blood up and suspected that
his daughter had eloped with Betz. He
informed Policeman Stanton OF his ss.s
picions, and the policeman located the
couple at No. 81 Bloomfield street, where
they were living as man and wife.
Annie's father became indignant when
he heard of it and his indignation as
sumed such bounds that the marriage be-
fore the Recorder this morning Is the
result
Charley did not seem loath to marry
the girl and seemed to be infatuated with
her
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Greenville aatherlngs.

The Danforth Social Club held pro-
gressive euchre party at the residence of
Miss Hattie Bigelow on Avenue G, We'd
nesday evening. The prizes were won by
Miss Gemert. Mr.. Rector, Miss Mitchell
and Mr.. Ashley.
The monthly dancing academy recep-
tion will be held at the beivedere House
this evening.
Mrs. Ely, of No. 73 Danforth avenue,
will tender reception to number of
friends tomorrow evening. Prof Schlund
will furnish music. -
Centenary Lodge. No. 100, Knights of
Pythias, meets at the Belvedere House
this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
stevens Boys in Bayonne.

An appreciative audience of music low
ers thronged last evening the club house
of the Pamrapo Athletic Club to hear a
concert by the Stevens Institute Glee
and Banjo clubs. The Glee Club. num-
bering sixteen well-trained voices,
rendered a variety of sentimental
and numerous selections in excel
lent style, among others Fishers .'Three
Glasses" Nevin's "Fairest Is She" Dud-
ley Bucks I'm Absence" j. Brahms
Lullaby" Mornings "Slumber Soft, :"
Becker's "The Singers March," Ken
dall's '1Tom. Tom, the Piper's Son"
Rheinburger's "Jonah," and theold time
favorite. Johnny Schmoker." "The Old
Ark,''a popular college song. was also
given, Mr. w. A. Field singing the tenor
solos. The banjo club included FIVE per-
formers on that instrument and four
upon the guitar. They played Holst's
"Old Guard March," Arditi's ''LIngenue
Gavotte," Emerson's Grand Review
March. and the ''Nadjy Waltz"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

The Epworth League of the Linden
Avenue M. E. Church held business
and social meeting in the church parlors
on Linden avenue last evening. 1t was
quite an interesting gathering and was
enjoyed by about score of members A
special meeting will be held next Monday
evening to arrange for basket sociable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

The Kensington Athletic Club is max
ing preparations for stag racket. 1t
will be held the latter part of the month
and will be jolly affair, as they have a
long list of volunteers forthe programme.
The date will be fixed at the next meet
inr of the club.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Tho board of Trade.

The Board of Trade will meet Monday
night in the Second National Bank build
ing. The special subjects TO be discussed
are .The need of a new builders and
mechanics'lien law" and "The reception
and consideration of annual reports Of
of}icersn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
riotnria Has the Grip.

LONDON, Jan. H. 1s9O.-It is rumored
here that the Queen is sick with the in
fiuenza at Osborne.
The fact that the news has been kept
back accentuates the general un-
easiness, which is naturally in
creased by the knowledge that
Her Majesty has suffered much recently
from rheumatic symptoms. Her health
for many weeks past has been anything
but good.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

Maggie Diel, o pretty sixteen-year-old
girl, went before Recorder Seymour in
Weehawken this morning procured a
warrant for thearrest of Charles Olsenor,
well known young man of Union Hill,
on u charge of seduction. She lives over
Romans cottage, and his offense was
committed while calling New Years Day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
al Rrakenan Killed.

Adam j. Smith. of No. 327 Henderson
street, brakeman in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, was struck and
killed by an engine at the Green street
crossing last night. The body was sent
to the morgue and the County Physician
notified
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

Elijah S. Dow, for over twenty years
station agent of the Blyonne station of
the Jersey Central Railroad. has resigned
the position. He intends to enter into
business as matchmaker and jeweler.
Mrs. William Fryer, of Avenue ID, Ber-
gen Point, and her daughter. have re-
turned home from fortnight's sojourn
with kinsfolk in Richmond, Va.
Charles Heitz, Of West Eleventh street,
is entertaining his sisters, Misses Emily
and Katie Hei 2, of Easton, Pa.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Christy smith is in Albany.

Captain Christy P. Smith went to AL
bany, yesterday, with reqilisition from
Governor Green, on Governor Hill, for
the removal from New York to tins State
of Sandbagger Henry Wilson. The Cap
tain will probably have his man in the
Hudson County Jail tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

ond annual masquerade and civic ball Of
the A. G. German Association Will be
held at Kessler's Hall.
The annual reception of the Mignonette
Pleasure Circle of the Heights, 1T Kess-
ler's Hall, Tuesday, january 81, will be
brilliant event.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

ark avenue. This sewer is tapered at
Newark avenue, and its contents will
empty into the eignteen-inchs sewer which
drains West Newark avenue, from the
Five Corners to the Hackensack River
The latter sewer is not large enough to
properly drain the thoroughfare through
which it runs, and how it viii stand the
extra sewage of the larger drain cannot
well be imagined. The job looks like u
big blunfer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
A Little Newspaper Thief.

Newspaper dealer Pfeifer, of Newark
avenue. caused the arrest of Ulbert
Trainer, aged eleven years, of No 1913 St.
Pauls avenue, for stealing papers from
houses where Pfeifer left them. Judge
Wanser committed him for examination
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Martin Finclke to be Decorator.

Martin Fincke will decorate the two
lower proscenium boxes III the Academy,
reserved for the occupancy of the officers
of Court Paulus Hook, A. 0. r., who will
attend the performance tonight in body.
Mayor Cleveland is an invited guest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
It Cost Him About Seventy dollars.

Judge Lippencott this morning i'm
posed a fine of S14 and costs amounting
to $55 on Captain William H. Lockwood,
convicted of holding unconsecrated in
timacies with Henrietta Sullivan, of
Fourth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17
Hoboken,s Bartenders.

The Bartenders' Association, of Hobo
ken, held meet this morning and elected
the following officers for the coming
year:--President James H. Jollie; vice.
president, c. Won Doren; recording secre-
tary, c. j. Donovan, Jr.; financial secre-
tary, j. Dede; treasurer, H. E. Quidore;
sergeant-at-a John Soleder. The as
sociation is arranging for a grand ball. to
be given at an early date.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-17

John--Clara, I've got an important
question to ask you.
Clara--I know what it is. You want
me to be your wife. dreamed it.
Well, take me.
John rather nonplusseO = You
dreamed it?
Clara Yes, / dreamed last night
that you asked me what / am asking
you, and that you took me in your
arms and kissed me after said
YOU
What could John do - Boston
Courier.