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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
A POINT FOR DUGAN 4 co.

Fire Engines Stuck in Danforth Avenue
Mud for Hour.
A kerosene lamp exploded in The kitchen
of No. 1S4 McAdoo avenue. Greenville,
shortly after eight O'Clock Saturday even
ing. Box "a was pulled by Henry w.
Koelsch of Danforth avenue, and Engine
and Trucks and 5 made strenuous eff
forts to get to the scene of the fire. All
three of the trucks stuck in the mud on
Danforth avenue, opposite the police sta
tion, and the scene at that place was quito
exciting.
The mud was almost foot deep, and
the heavy fire trucks were stuck fast for
almost an hour. The horses reared and
plunged. but all to no avail.
In the meanwhile the occupants OF the
house, Mr. Lohmenheitt and family, as
sisted by several neighbors. extinguished
the fire, the damage amounting 10 only
S25. Word to that effect was sent to the
Danforth avenue station, allaying the
fears OF the firemen, who Thought rag
ing fire was under full headway.
Rene wed efforts were then put forth,
and before half past nine O'Clock the en-
gine and the trucks were extricated from
their muddy beds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
THE DESPATCH AGROUND.
viii Secretary Tracy's Yacht Rival John
Roacll's Dolphin?

viii Secretary Tracy's Yacht Rival John
Roact's Dolphin?
WASHINGTON, March II, 1890. Secretary
Tracy, accompanied by Mrs. Wilmerding
and Lieutenant and Mrs. Mason, left
Washington Saturday morning on the
Despatch for Norfolk, ON trip of some
days duration. The trip was uneventful
until the afternoon, when the wind,
which had been blowing fresh all the
morning, increased in violence and blew
almost a gale.
1t was blowing from the northwest, and
forced the water in the river down town
toward the bay, decreasing the depth to
such an extent hthat the Despatch stuck
fast and firm on Cedar Point Shoal, about
sixty miles from this city, about four
O'Clock p. m.
A few hours later the steamboat Sue,
Captain Geoghegan, hove in sight and
was signalled for assistance. The call
was promptly responded to and the sue
ceeding hours were passed by the Sue
attempting to pull the Despatch off the
shoal 1t was all in vain, however, and
about half-past three O'Clock yesterday
morning Captain Geoghegan concluded
to give up the attempt and the Sue made
for Washington.
Captain Geoghegan says that the Des-
patch will probably remain ashore until
the wind goes down and the water in the
river can rise to its normal depth. The
party Will suffer no inconvenience from
the accident, save the annoyance it may
cause them. Captain Geoghegan left at
four O'Clock yesterday on his return trip.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17

he now remembered that Lieutenant
Mu!ligan on one occasion discovered a
quantity of whiskey ON Fireman Swag-
Itch. The whiskev was taken from
Swagiich and thrown overheard.
Sergeant Isaac Calkins, of the Boston
Navy Yard. was then put on the stand.
He testified that he was one of the crew
on the Enterprise during its last "trip but
that he left the ship December 6 last at
Liverpool and came home At present
he IS employed in the Navy Yard
az Boston. Calkins appeared to have at
his tongues end the entire list Of cruel
ties and punishments which occurred
during the recent cruise of the Enter
prise. He related the Walker incident,
when Captain McCalla struck Walker
over the head with his sword By direc-
tlon OF the captain buckets of water were
thrown over Walker and he was then car
ried below and gagged.
All this time. however. Walker was
very abusive and profane. The next day
Walker was put in straight jacket and
kept in one for several days The second
day Walker had fit or fainting spell,
and was taken out of the jacket. Cafkins
thought that Walker acted like crazy
man.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
MCALllA'S CRUELTY.
More Evidence of the Brutal Treatment
of Seamen

More Evidence of the Brutal Treatment
of Seamen.
The court of inquiry investigating the
charges of cruelty against Commander
McCalla, of the Enterprise, convened
early this morning at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.
Captain McCalla put in an early appear
ance, accompanied by mis- counsel, Lawyer
Menzies. The investigation was opened by
calling Private Kelly, Paymaster William
@. Waldman, Sergeant Calkins and Sea-
man Kennedy. They were asked whether
they had any complaint of cruelty to
prefer against McCalla. They replied
that they had none.
Thereupon they were excused, but
Calkins aud Waldman were instructed to
remain, as they would be asked to ap-
pear as witnesses later on.
Almost the entire morning was con-
sumed by recalling witnesses who had
formerly appeared in the court, and ask
ing them whether their testimony was
correct, and ii not, to state wherein it
was wrong. Most of the witnesses ayailed
themselves Of the opportunity to make
corrections of minor character
Corporal Dean, however, stated that
since testifying he had refreshed his
memory, and that when he swore on Sat
urday he had seen no whiskey smuggled
on board he was mistaken. He said that
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
STILL MORE FRAUD.
The Poll Lists and Registry Books
Still Disagree Disastrously. n
Special to the Jersey ctr Ne,ns.

TRENTON, March II, 1890. The COM
parison of the poll and registry books of
the Sixth and Seventh election precincts
of the First Assembly district, was
completed this morning, and the
result is equally as bad as that of the
examination of the other precincts. At
the end of the poll book of the Sixth pre-
cinct is certificate 10 the effect that 9l1
votes We're polled. while there are only
294 names checked off on the registry On
the poll book there are seven names that
cannot be found on the registry and 142
names in which there are inaccuracies of
initials. addresses and spelling.
The election officers were Winfield S.
Weed, J. M CLARK, Joseph B. O'Donnell
and Edward 5. keenan,.
The certificate on the poll book Of the
Seventh precinct shows that 240 votes
were cast, and is signed by Patrick Mu-
nix, Richard Cooper William McAnally
and Edmund Ganey. There are 16 names
on this book that do not appear on the
registry, and GA names in which there are
inaccuracies On the registry there are
3l6 names and 227 of these are checked.
The committee will resume the exami-
nation of witnesses tomorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
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A LEVY ON THE ARGUS.
The Rat Concern in the
Hands Of Under Sheriff
McPhillips
FOR A JUDGMENT OF Sl,lOO.
Proceedings Instituted by the Pot
ter Press Company Wrongs of
Unpaid Employees.

Under Sheriff McPhillips today
made levy upon all the property Of
the Argus Company, at No. Al Mont
gomery street.
An execution had been placed In
the hands of Sheriff Davis by Collins
& Corbin, acting as counsel for C. B.
Potter s. ca, the printing press
builders. TAis firm recently secured
a judgment for SLIGO against the
Argus for unpaid bills for machinery.
1t is not thought probable that
anything can be realized through the
execution, as there are mortgages
aggregating over $4,000 on the
concern which became payable the
moment the judgment was obtained,
and which are prior liens on the prop
erty.
1t is rumored that several other
creditors of the concern are taking
steps to protect their interests if
paccihla
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
THE LATE MANAGER HENDERSON.
Lifelike Portrait on Exhibition in the
Academy Vestibule

Lifelike Portrait on Exhibition in the
Academy yestlbule.
An artistic, life size crayon portrait of the
late William Henderson, executed by
Frank v. Adamthwait, of No. 294 Barrow
street, a natural reproduction Of the well
known, genial manager, set in a large
and handsome frame, was placed in the
yestibule of the Academy OF Music Satur-
day, where it received general attention.
Beside it are elaborately and artistically
engrossed resolutions adopted by Trus-
tees Of the Actors Fund OF America and
the Jersey City Board Of Trade, mourn
inc the death OF their fellow member and
eulogizing his character and life.
The three pieces will remain on exhibit
tion for O time, and the thousands who
may examine them will re-echo in their
hearts the sentiments contained in the
iinely executed resolutions, while the
nortrait will recall the familiar features
of the popular proprietor.
The story of Mr.. Henderson's connec-
finn with the Academy is known to the
nublic. How he came to Jersey City q
few years ago when the drama at the
Academy was at its lowest point of char
acter and interest; how he infused new
life into the old place, and in connection
with his assistant, Harry Hyams, soon
made it a popular resort; how he after
ward purchased the property, enlarged
and altered the theatre and made 1t what
It now is, credit not only to Jersey CITY
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
BAYONNE'S CELEBRATION.



The BaYonne branches of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians followed out this
morning their portion of the programme
for the celebration of st. Patricks Day
in that city as published in THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS on Saturday. At ten O'Clock
the procession formed in front of Brady Is
Hall, at Bergen Point, and then moved
up Cottage street headed by carriage
containing the Rev Fathers Thomas M.
Killen and Andrew N. Egan, and Driven
by Daniel Dempsey, president of the
village of New Brighton, Staten Island.
Other carriages containing officials of
the various Celtic and Catholic societies
preceded Baynes Sixty-ninth Regiment
Band Then followed Company B,
Hibernian Rifles, Captain Patrick
Divine, and Divisions Nos and H. A.
0. ii. The line of march was from Cot
tage street to Avenue ID, to East Twenty
first street, to Avenue r, to the East
Twenty-second street railroad station,
where the throng boarded the 11:00
o'clock east bound train, alighting at
Communipaw to join the parade in this
oif fr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
pAsHEs AROUND TOWN.

Edward Burns, eighteen years old, of
Ash street, was arrested by Policeman
Higgins for being drunk and disorderly.
He was arraigned before Justice Stilsing
this morning and committed for four
days to the city prison.
Jersey City Council No. SO, Royal Ar
canum, will have an entertainment to-
morrow night after the business session.
Orator H. Clark has arranged with Il
party of banjoists to display their skill on
the popular instrument for the delecta-
tion OF the members of the Council
Those who attend are assured of a pleas
apt time.
The Erie Building and Loan Associa-
ton will hold a regular meeting tonight
at Booraem Hall, 116 Newark avenue
Shares in the new series are still for sale.
Through all of Saturday and Sunday
there was only one arrest in the Third
and Sixth precincts, and thar was sam
pie drunk. The Hill must be on its good
behavior.
The first sociable of the Federal Club,
formerly the Toffey Guard Association
will be held Wednesday evening, March
10, at the club house on Willow Court
The committee propose to make it a most
ENJOYABLE affair.
The First District Jeffersonian League
will meet this evening at eight o'clock, at
Roche's Hall. Business of Importance is
to be transacted.
Aleck Watson, keeper of the City
Prison, is sorely afflicted His wife died
this morning and he is confined to his
bed with rheumatism.
Thomas Dunworth, No. 6 Clark place.
was arranged before Justice Stilsing this
morning. having been found last night
by Patrolman Cannon intoxicated and
trying to get into hallway at Seventh
and Henderson streets Sentence sus-
pended.
Charles Coughlin. of No l72 Grand
street, fell off his truck at noon today and
broke one of his arms. He was taken to
St. Francis Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
JOY In HEDDING CHURCH
Mr.. Snodgrass' Sunday
School Raises a Big
Fund for Missionary
Work.

Because the Sunday school pupils at
Hedding NJ E. Church had their annual
report of missionary work to make last
night Pastor Snodgrass did not preach a
sermon, but he had a special aud pleasant
programme arranged all the same. A
year ago the church and school pledged
81 COO, equally divided. to the domestic
and foreign missionary societies, and the
handing over Of the $500 raised by the
school was done last night.
After this had been announced by the
the Rev Mr.. Daniels, of Vineland. de-
livered pleasing essay on the work of
the foreign mission. She was followed
by George Schuppan, who read an essay
written by Oril Snodgrass, son of the
pastor, on the home mission work. Mr.
Snodgrass would have read it himself
had he not been ill., The singing of a
Chinese uuartette from Brookly1 was
very satisfactory and the members were
complimented after the services were
over. They were all graduates from one
OF the missionary schools and were
Christians. Mrs William p. Corbett
sang TWO solos in u delightful manner
during the evening.
That mission work might be stimulated
prize was offered to the teacher of the
two classes turning in the most mission
money. or course this did not increase
the interest of the teachers, but it did
that OF the pupils, who regard their teach
ers very highly. The superintendent,
when he announced this said that the
classes that turned in the most money
were those of Mrs. Thomas A. Low and
Mr. Elmer B. Yale. The total amount
collected during the year by all classes
was $505. or IS more than was asked for,
but this amount was trifie lower than
what the school collected last year. The
superintendent also said that during the
past month 1928 of this amount was
raised.
The funds will at once be turned over
to the Methodist mission, which eXpends
annually about 81, 300, 600 for the work Of
converting the heatnens. Pastor Snod-
grass in few words congratulated the
pupils of the school upon the good work
they had done, and pronounced the bene-
diction
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
His Brand New Dunlap Brolsen.

Frank Farley, of No. 131 Steuben
street, was committed to jail by Justice
Weed this morning for atrociously as
saulting Proprietor J. M. Dooley, of the
saloon at Warren and Sussex streets
Dooley found Farley asleep when he
entered the saloon this morning. His
bartender had unsuccessfully tried to
arouse him Dooly shook Farley rather
roughly. Farley jumped up. and grab
bing heavy stone cuspidore, threw it at
Dooley's head.
Dooley lodged the missile, which struck
heavy pillar and was smashed into frag-
ments. Enraged at missing his mark,
Farley next grabbed up heavy brass
tray from the bar and began beating
Dooley over the head, smashing his brand
new Dunlap. Dooley made his escape
from th e saloon and had Farley arrested
by Detective Mcbride.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
GUESTS OF OLE PASTOR.


The Young Men ot% the First Baptist
Church Entertained at Tea.
Services of unusual interest were held
last evening in the First Baptist Church
on Grove street At the invitation of the
pastor, the Rev. II. b. Stelman. large
number of the young men of the church
took tea with him in the church parlors
at six O'Clock. A half hour was thus
pleasantly spent when a special song
service was held.
The service was an excellent one and
highly appreciated by all present. The
sermon at the service which followed was
preached by the pastor, who took for his
text Hebrews xiii, 2.
Mr.. Steiman is an eloquent preacher
and powerfully presented the thoughts
suggested by the text. His sermon was a
strong appeal to tine wicked to forsake
their ways and believe upon the Savior.
AT the close of the sermon tine rite OF
baptism by Immersion was administered
to three young men. A meeting of prayer
and song in The parlors followed the SER
vices in the church.
The benedicJion was pronounced by the
venerable Dr. Parmley, pastor emiritus
of the church. Some excellent music was
rendered during the evening by the large
choir
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17

John Closkey, of No. "A Adams street,
was set upon by gang in Clinton street
last night and severely beaten. RE was
taken to the police station and his wounds
dressed by the city physician. He identi-
fled two of his assailants as Henry Erwin
and Leon Spangenberg. No arrests.
Edward Donaldson, a we'll known
theatrical man and brother of the pro
prietor Of the London Theatre, New York,
was found very drunk by Policeman Nell
son early this morning; he gave his resi-
dence as No. 104 East Tenth street, New
York He escaped with fine of $50 this
morning.
Martin O'Connor, blacksmith, flour
ished large knife In the saloon, No. IA
Newark street, late Saturday night, and
tried to cut his brother. Policeman Mel
son, who was passing, heard the disturb
ance and placed O'Connor under arrest
He was committed to the County Jail fol
fifteen days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
ANOTHER RAT OFFICE STRIKE.

Lamentable Complaints Among the
Employees of an Alleged Officiai Paper.
The pressmen employed by the Argus
struck this morning for wages due them.
They could not take Sc s.diyvy' and
wait for the remainder of their earnings
till some indefinite period any longer.
There were four men who quit work this
morning and it is reported that they are
owed several weeks pay.
Another man who is at present working
for the rat" sheet in another capacity,
has a claim of $50 against it and he is
getting 50 a week at the present time.
How long he will stand this sort of thing
is not known, but can be conjectured.
Two male compositors were compelled
to leave recently as they were owed sums
which, it is alleged, ran up into three
| figures, and saw no hone of collecting
them.
Upstairs in the composing room thirteen
girls are setting type every day with the
prospect OF receiving g divide of fifty
cents apiece when Saturday night comes
That was Jhe ridicuiously trifiing amount
paid these unfortunate girls a week ago
last Saturday.
A boy whose services were rated at So. so
a week was hung up,' as he expressed
it, till the sum of S12 was due him, and
when the girl compositors struck last
lodOuEudy WEEK ne NSut Oub Will tuelL.
From that time to the present the little
fellow has only been able to wiring
seventy-fi five cents of his lawful earnings
out of the treasury of the organ of the
Board of Finance.
In talking about the matter this morn
ing prominent labor man denounced
the people who were responsible for keep
ing young girls without their lawful
earnings and thus exposing them to
temptations too gloomy to bear con-
temptation. He said:-"These people
can be said to be employed by the city,
inasmuch as they do work for the
municipality which is well paid for and
they certainly ought to get their share as
laborers promptly every time. 10 keep
poor girls slaying for pittance on a
newspaper which is kept alive by the
money it receives from the public purse
and the support of a few members of the
Democratic party is, to my mind. dis
grace to the city officials who are content
win it and not in keeping with good,
sound Democratic doctrine which gives
to labor its proper and just earnings"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
Rx-Treas urer Earl,s Illness.

Ex-Treasurer Thomas Earl was taken
i'll with an attack of vertigo at his resi-
dence, No. rs Grand street, ON Thursday
evening. Dr. McGill was summoned and
did what he could to relieve Mr.. Earl, but
he remained in state of coma for forty
hours. At twelve o'clock on Saturday
night he rallied and regained conscious
ness, but he is still very low and his fam
lily have been constantly at his bedside.
DR.. McGill has no hope whatever of his
ultimate recovery, as he is eighty-one
wears old.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
They Insulted Young women.

John Develin, twenty y-fve-year old
tough, who says he lives in Brooklyn, and
John Powers. another tough who finished
term at Snake Hill last Thursday, in
suited two young women on Newark ave
nue. just midnight of Saturday, and
followed them to their home on Railroad
avenue. Policeman McGurk started in to
arrest them, but they made matters un-
pleasant Tor him, throwing heavy stones
at him, one of which struck and badly
cut his face Policeman John Kelly went
to McGurk's assistance and the toughs
were landed in The stallion house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
FELL INTO A FURNACE.
Shocking Accident to a Workman at the
Sugar House.

Shocking Accident to Workman at the
Sugar House.
Patrick Kelly was burned to death last
night at the sugar house of Matthiessen
& Weichers. He had been in the employ
Of the company for at least twenty-five
years.
He said to fellow workman in the
chemical room that he felt cold He
walked through room which is being
rebuilt and refitted, the floor of which was
covered with boards. In doing SO he ac-
cidentally slipped from one Of the boards
in the iron door which covered a hue
leading to the furnace.
The door tipped inward, and Kelly fell
through it and into the furnace below.
He was burned to death before he was re-
leased.
The body was sent to Kelly's home
where a widow and one daughter and
two sons remain to mourn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
.Ieweller Rochat Robbed

Lewis D. Little, Of No ss3 Newark ave-
nue., colored man employed by Jeweller
Rochat, Of No. 10 Montgomery street, to
wash windows. was arraigned before JUS
tice Stilsiug this morning charged with
grand larceny. On Saturday while two
workmen in the shop over the store We're
at dinner diamond ring valued at $3.50
disappeared Detective Mcbride found
the ring at Nelson's pawn shop. The
ticket has not vet been discovered and
Little WAS reraanded
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
Enpland,s Isig strike.

LONDON, March IL 1890 Twenty thous-
and Tyneside engineers have gone on
strike. The strike of the miners has
created scarcity of coal. Several Ian
cashire mills have been compelled to shut
down because of lack of coal. Others are
running on short time. The attitude of
the striking miners varies according to
the manner in which their demands are
met by the employers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
APATHErLC DEMOCRATS.
How Matters Look in the Fourth District
Alderman Prigge Out.

Alderman Prigge Out.
There is no enthusiasm on the part OF
Fourth District Democrats, relative to
the coming election. 1t is authoritively
announced that Alderman John Prigge
will not seek TO succeed himself, and that
John Dunno, will not accept nomination
for Aldermanic honors Assemblyman
Andrew j. Boyle, ridicules theSidea of his
being a candidate, and Henry Meyers
appears to be the only Democrat anxious
for the nomination.
John E. Macarthur, John S. Edwards,
and Calvin Peck are named as possible
republican candidates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17

specias to the Jersey city Ne,os.

fTecful 70 Ue jersey C1tY Ne1Dg.
TRENTON, March IL, 1S90.-The State
Board of Agriculture held a meeting to-
day and reviewed the work of the secre-
tary's annual report, which is now in the
hands of the printer The Board will
settle about the work to be done this year
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
He Fooled with 4 Cartridge.

Eugene FinIon, of No. 121 Halliday
street, while picking a thirty-two calibre
cartridge with a pin yesterday had three
of his fingers blown off by an explosion.
Drs. Hardenburg and Watson amputated
the three stumps.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
Pure Miik-Try It.

Borden's unsweetened condensed milk.
Perfect for children. Superior to cream
for cooking; also absolutely pure bottled
1llillr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
slnosson and nnlv at the Cartaret

The proposed exhibition game of bill
liards between Schlossen and Daily at the
Cartaret Club, next Thursday evening, IS
the main topic Of conversation among the
club men of the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-17
Snow Tonight-Then warmer.

WASHINGTON, March II. 1890. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania:-Fair weather
today, followed by light snow tonight;
warmer on Tuesday and Wednesday,;
southwesterly winds.