davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
DAsHEs ABOUT TOWN.

The regular reception Of Prof. Hunts
Dancing Academy has been postponed
from Wednesday. April 2, to Easter
Monday. It will occur at the Avenue
House, when number Of the latest
dances will be executed.
The Pioneer Democratic Club, of Hud-
son County, will celebrate the birthday
of Thomas Jefferson, by a supper at
Henkels Casino, corner of Palisade and
Ravine avenues, tomorrow evening.
The John N Meyer Association will
meet at their rooms on Thursday evening
at seven O'Clock sharp.
The demolition of the old freight house
on Warren street is progressing rapidly
The business has been transferred to the
new freight buildings of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company on Henderson
street, and the space occupied by the old
structure will be utilized for the elevated
tracks.
Mr.. Henry Steinbruck is about to COM
mence the erection of o scales and coal
pockets on the South Cove grant, with a
view to the establishment OF coal yards in
that vicinity.
Joseph Scharpe, of No. 444 Communi-
paw avenue, against whom Chanceman
Conklin yesterday preferred q charge OF
being drunk and disorderly, was dis
charged for want of evidence. Conklin,
against whom Scharpe made charge of
.atrocious assault aud battery, was bailed
yesterday in the sum OF $500.
Thomas Kennedy. of No. l79 Tenth
street. was arraigped before Justice Still
sing this morning, charged by Henry
Smith, Of No. 230 Tenth street, with afro
cious assault aud battery. The two men
engaged in d tussle yesterday in an exca-
vation at Thirteenth and Grove streets,
which resulted in broken leg for Smith.
Kennedy was bailed in $500.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
BIGGEST KIND OF PUMP.
The New Apparatus at High Ser
vice Undergoing Its
Final Test.

The new compound Worthington pump
at High Service is nearly ready for ser
vice. 1t rests on solid brick foundation
constructed by John E. Macarthur, and
today steam will applied to it to again
test its powers. The pump was thor
oughly and satisfactorily tested at the
works in Brooklyn before its removal to
the Heights.
Its capacity, with the present stand
pipe, is five million gallons per day, and
when the new stand pipe is completed it
will force, If necessary ten million gal.
Ions per day over the north portion of the
Hill. Connections with the pump will
probably be made today.
The old pump, which for years has
rendered faithful and important service,
will be retained in its present position, to
be used in ease of emergency.
The people of the Fourth district are at
last happy. over the security Of their
water supply.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
DEMOCRATS UNANIMOUS
They Nominate Alderman
0'Neill in the First
District.
NAMED BY SHERIFF DAVIS
Norton in the Second; Hauck in the
Sixth, and Hart in the Third
District Also Nominated.

The First District Aldermanic Conven-
tion was held last night at the headquar-
ters of the Democratic County Commit
tee, No. 80 Grove street The eighteen
delegates were solid for p. H. O'Nell's re-
nomination. and that gentleman was
nominated by acclanation. Sheriff Davis
presented Mr.. O'Neil's name to the con-
vention, and alluded to him as tried and
trusted Democrat, and a valiant worker.
A committee was sent out in search of
Mr.. O'NeiIl, to inform him of his renomi-
nation. In short while the committee e
appeared with Mr.. O'Neill. Mr.. O'Neill
made lengthy speech, thanking the
delegates for the honor conferred upon
him. He said he felt that his work had
been commended by his denomination,
ana promised to work, as he had always
done, in the interests of the people and
the Democratic party.
Alluding to the recent attacks of news
papers upon him and other members Of
the present city administration, Mr..
O'Neill declared he courted newspaper
criticism. Let them ransack my doings
from the time / entered the political arena.
defy them to show where have COM
mitted a single wrong.n
William Reen was nominated for con-
stable by acclamation.
Justice Winfield S. Weed, James f.
Cannon ana James Douglass were nomi-
mated as Justices of the Peace for full
terms, Henry Martenze to fill the unex-
pired term of the late Justice William Z.
Rouget, and Frank Casper to fill the un-
expired term of the late Ernest Chrome.
On motion of Sheriff Davis the mem
bers of the City Committee were en-
powered to fill out the list of elective
officers in their respective precincts for
next springs election.
THE SECOND DISTRICT
The Democrats OF the Second district
held their primaries last night at ex-
Freeholder Kelly's liquor store on Hen
derson and Tenth streets There was no
opposition to the ticket, and Patrick
Norton, a First street liquor dealer was
nominated for Alderman and John
DoughertY for Cons table.
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.
At Freeholder Kimmerly's liquor store
last night the convention of The Sixth
district Democrats was held, and without
opposition Alderman Hauck was renom-
mated, and John McKeon and John
McCarty will stand for Justices of the
Peace and j. B. Lewis for Constable The
nominations were unanimous.
THE THIRD DISTRICT.
The Third District Aldermanic Conven-
tion was held in Justice James Davis
office, on Railroad avenue John f.
Hart was nominated for Alderman by dc-i
clamation. Mr.. Hart addressed the Con-
vention. Daniel Fitzgerald was nomina-
ted for Constable, and Joseph Warren
and James Davis renominated for JUS
tice of the Peace.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
WHY DID HE CONFESS?
A School Boy Says He BurglarlSed
the School While His Parents
Say He Was at Home.

Some time last Monday afternoon,
after the closing of Public School No. 4,
the desk Of Miss Louise Stanley, a
teacher was broken open and SIS stolen
therefrom. Suspicion wSs directed to
Henry Kicker, pupil fourteen years old,
who lives at No. 2S7 New York avenue,
and Detective McNally quietly took
charge of the case.
Last Sunday, just after midnight, the
schoolhouse was entered through win
dow. The son of Janitor Duff, who
sleeps in the building. heard a noise in
dark to investigate. He saw two forms
rush down the stairs and into the street.
He followed and shouted for the police,
but the thieves escaped. Returning to
the school he found they had bundled a
number of books in the piano cover ready
for removal.
Yesterday Detective McNally arrested
young Kicker on the charge OF robblng
Miss Stanley's desk, and after long in
terview in the presence of Captain Nc
Nulty the boy confessed to that robbery
and told the story of the burglary of Sum
day night.
He said he went from his house Sunday
evening and met Frederick Berkel, an
other pupil of the school, whose home is
at No. 243 Webster avenue. The two
strolled the streets together, and Kicker
told Berkel of his success in robbing the
teachers desk. He said Berkel suggested
that they should go to the school and see
If they could make another raise. He
claimed they entered the building by the
door, which was unlocked, and admitted
the attempted robbery
Young Berkel was arrested. He denied
Ricker's story, which was repeated in his
presence.
This morning Miss Stanley declined to
prosecute young Kicker, and no one was
willing to appear against the two boys
for the Sunday night affair Berkel's
parents assert that he was not out OF the
house Sunday evening.
Justice Wanser nar0led the BOYS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01

Richard Belger; Tenth precinct, John p.
Landrine aud William ID. Ely; Eleventh
precinct, Walter Dixon, George II. Ham
I'm; Twelfth precinct, Henry Zoebel and
George j. McOmber; Thirteenth pre-
cinct, ]. Warren Dusenbuly and John H.
Hopken.
After these delegates were selected they
retired and held a lively time. 1t was a
fight principally over who should have
the long term, for the Pangborn faction
was knocked out before they retired.
During the debate of the delegates, at
the request of Freeholder Nelson, Frank
Q. Cole made speech in which he told
how wicked all Democrats were and how
Republicans would sprout wings if they
only had a chance to rub their backs
against the doors of the offices of the city
departments.
Soon after this speech the delegates re-
turned to the hall and announced that
Max Salinger, for the long term, and
Joseph II. Ward, for the short term, had
been nominated for aldermen, Edward
Hanna for justice of the peace, and Wal
ter Dixon for constable.
Mr.. Ward made few remarks in ac-
cepting the nomination, in which he
said, II elected, his vote would always be
for the right.
FOURTH DISTRICT REPUBS.
The Fourth District Republican Con-
vention, held at Henkel's Casino last
evening, was presided over by William l..
Van Derzee, and A. Sam Barnett, who
wore lily of the valley boutonniere, was
the secretary. There was large outside
attendance of Republicans, and very
decided interest was manifested.
When the convention had organized a
resolution endorsing and applauding the
nomination of George f. Perkins for
Mayor was unanimously adopted.
The precincts were called in order for
nominations for Alderman and the only
name presented was that Of John Il. Nc
Arthur, who was then nominated by ac-
clamation.
A committee appointed for the purpose,
waited upon and introduced the candi-
date, who made little speech.
Speeches were made by Siegfried Ham
merschlag, Thomas McEwan, Jr., and w.
L. Van Derzee, and then, after referring
other nominations to the Executive Com
mittee, the Convention adjourned.
SMITH IN THE THIRD.
The Republicans of the Third district
last night nominated Simeon Smith for
A lCnrIman
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
NORTH HUDSON NOTES.

Politics are red hot in Union Hill. The
Democracy is divided. In West Hoboken
the entire Democratic ticket win prob
ably be elected.
Charles Pretorious, milkman living
at Fairview and who works at the race
track in the day time, while lifting milk
can out Of u Well slipped and fell into. the
well and was drowned before help ar
rived. The deceased was a member Of
Union lilll Truck No. and Union Hill
Schutzen Corps.
Mrs. Augusta Bauer, living ct No. "a
Ann street, West HobokeD, while under
an attack of hysfericai mania, yester-
day afternoon, jumped from the second
story window and broke both legs and in
jnred her spine. Sne was removed to st.
Mary's Hospital Her condition is seri-
Gus
Tomorrow evening the citizens of Wee
hawken will meet at the Town Hall and
make nominations for the different Offices
to be filed AT the coming election.
Chris. Goffeke was elected sub-chief
ranger Of Court Palisade, No. 7646, A. o.
f., of Union Hill. at their last meeting.
DIR. August Fleming and Angus Ross
We're initiated
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01


mitted his opinion that Mr.. John Effray,
the owner of the building in Greenvilie
now utilized as the Sixth Police Precinct
Station House, could not legally force
the department. to vacate the premises
until after three months notice, dating
from April l.
"A petition was received from Fourth
district citizens asking that special police
powers be conferred upon Christian
Nagel, Of No. 30 Hancock avenue, and the
Chief asked the privilege of detailing
Patrolman f. Helmer to depots and yards
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
for special duty.
The writ Of certiorari served by the
Supreme Court in reference to the dis
missal of George w. Douglass, was read
and filed.
Petitions were received asking that
lamps be placed at Union street, 200 feet
west of West Side avenue; on Clendenny
avenue, and on Terrace avenue, $50 feet
north of Lincoln street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
A NEW LuNATIC ASYLUM.
The Bill to Build 1t Passes the House,
MulIone and Boyle Worked for 1t.
Special to the JERSEY CitY Neaus.


Mullone and Boyle Worked for 1t.
Special to the Jersey city Neus
TRENTON, April /, 1S90-Mr Marsh
arose to question of privilege this morn
ing and called attention to his bill which
permits railroads to cross streets at
grade. He denied that it was meant to
apply to cities, out as there was a possi-
bIllty that it might, he had withdrawn it
from the Governors hands and intro
duced another, which beyond doubt con-
fined its operations to townships. An
other victory for The JERSEY CITY NEWS.
Mr.. Boyle's bill. providing for new
lunatic asylum for Hudson county, at
a COST of S150,000, came up on final pas
sage. Mr.. Boyle showed how, under the
the maintenance of lunatics, the county
could save the cost of the proposed
asylum in less than seven years
Mr. Kelly opposed the bill because he
was in favor of building it on some site
now owned by the county where the
stone could be quarried on the spot. He
also advocated drawing up the contracts
SO that convict labor could not be en-
ployed.
Mr.. Potts opposed the bill and paid his
compliments to the Freeholders, in q
manner which brought Mr.. Kelly to their
defence tie said the people of Hudson
had such confidence in the Freeholders
that they knew the money would be
properly expended.
Messrs. Mullone and Boyle advocated
the bill and pictured the present deplora-
BILE condition of the asylum. Their elo-
quence prevailed and the bill passed
"a to g. Erwin, Kelly and Potts voted
against it,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
THE CLERKS STRIKE.
for the Elections
Committee--They Will Be
Here Thursday.
special b the Jerseu cituNe.oa.

TRENTON, April l, 1s90.-When Senator
Gardner arrived here last evening without
any money for the young men who are
comparing the registry lists and poll
books, there was strike. The eloquence
of Senator Gardner and promise thaS the
committee would wrestle with the Gov
ernor again today, appeased the men.
They went to work this morning. Two
refused to go back.
The Investigating Committee had a
conference with the Governor about the
expenses of the investigation. The Gov
ernor told them to prepare an itemized
statement of the expenses they had in
Cured and he would obtain an opinion
from the Attorney General as to how
much he had authority to pay under the
present law without the passage of new
act.
The committee announced that they
Will go to Jersey City on Thursday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Hedding M. e. Church Concert.

The Original Georgia Colored Concert
Company gave splendid entertainment
last night in the Hedding M. E. Church,
which was enjoyed by large and appre-
ciative audience. The programme in
cluded piano selection by Nine Ellis;
songs, Marching Through Georgia. =
Meeting Here Tonight" 'EsmeraIda," !"
by Miss Ella Wright; .'The Gospel Raft, .
Wright and Bell; ssAunt James Fight
with the Devil" "De Ole Ark am i
Movin'." "Come, Where the Lilies
Bloom" Misses Fowler and Lymus and
Messrs. Fowler and Butler; eOld Black
Joe," Mr.. William Butler; Keep in de
Middle of de Road" Dreaming of Moth
Fowler; Didn't Old Pharaoh get Lost?n
Miss Mary Bell.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Police Court Birds.

The following dispositions of cases were
made in Justice Stilsing's Court this
morning George Cornell, No. 1913 New
ark avenue, petit larceny. complaint of
ark authorities; Michael Devinney, viola
tion of city ordinance, fined 81; John
Nolan, No. 80 Grand street, drunk, dis
charged, but subsequently, committed for
trial on charge of assault and battery;
Frank Smith, No 206 York street, drunk,
sentence suspended, bu5 rebooked on
charge of resisting an officer; Jas. Coyle,
No. 50 Sussex street, drunk, sentence sus-
naUdad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
GREENvILLE NoTEs.

The monthly Y. M. G. A reception viii
be held at the hall on Linden avenue this
evening. Arrangements have been made
for a big time. Refreshments will be
served and fine programme will be pre-
sented.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Christian Endeavor of the Reformed
Church rendered surprise social to Pas
tor Kiefer last evening. About twenty
five Of the young people braved the storm
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
UNCONSCIOUS A DAY AND A HALF.
Three Men Almost Axphyxiated by Coal
Gas in a Boat Cabin.

Inree men Almost Axphyxtated by Coal
Gas in Boat Cabin.
BRIDGEToN. April /, 1890 William E.
Hayens, of this city, and a companion by
the name of Heintz narrowly escaped
death by axphyxiation at Bay Side, where
they were engaged in fishing. They lay
down in their cabin at night and Knew
nothing more Hntil the morning OF the
second day following. having been tin-
conscious about thirty five hours Havens
awoke first and with difficulty aroused
his companion.
Both were in an extremely weak con-
dition from the effects of the escaping
coal gas from their stove. and at first
were not able to stand. 1t was some
time after reaching the open air before
they regained their senses. Heintz was
most seriously affected He was badly
swollen and is now under a physician s
care.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
THE PoLlcEMEN'S SALARIES.
Mayor Cleveland Asks the Board to Pay
Them Every Two Weeks.

The Police Board met yesterday after
noon in the Aldermanic chamber. A
Cleveland asking that arrangements be
made to pay the men OF the force their
salaries every two weeks instead of every
month, as heretofore.
Chief Murphy notified the Board that
he had suspended the following police
men; ,Patrolman Cooper, for larceny;
Chanceman Conklin. for assault and
battery, and Patrolman Martin, for in
toxicAti0n.
Corporation Counsel Edwards sub
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
ONLY the Policy Dealers brother.

George Adams. who was arrested by
Detective Kilcauley last week in a va
cant store room on Henderson street, near
Newark avenue, on charge of maintain
ing lottery and conducting a policy
shop, was arraigned before Justice Still
sing this morning. The detective said he
was obliged to force an entrance into the
establishment, and that he found policy
slips and numbers of drawings on mani
fold Counsellor Norman l.. Rowe proved
that Adams was merely the brother Of
the man who ran the place; that he lived
in New York, and had merely come over
to this city to visit his brother. The case
was continued Adams is still under
bail, and the detective is still on the hunt
for further evidence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01

The ladies of the Berkeley Union will
hold their last sociable of the season this
evening at the Berkeley Club House.
Preparations have been made for large
gathering and e first class reception.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
A Novel Tourney.

A home bowling tournament win open
at Duke & Ramsay's alleys on Friday
night. The teams and names were Sc
lected last night. They are composed ex-
clusively OF patrons Of the alleys. Six
proficient bowlers were designated as
captains, and they by lot drew for chances
and in order selected their teams. They
are as follows:
King Pins"-Bald, captain; Barnes, T..
White, Becker and Faulkner.
Hard Luck"-Ennis, Captain; w. 7 ay-
lor, r.. Taylor, L. Ryer and Prior
Echo -Tompkins, captain; l.. Wen
sing, NJ. Rowe, Griffith and Berry.
''Skates'-Baker, captain; Jones, PERL
mutter, Douglass and Walters.
Get There''-Duke, captain; Hartman,
HammelL. O'Connell and Abernethy.
DO Doo-Due, captain; Ramsay, w.
Wensing, Higgins and O'Brien.
Three prizes will be offered and Judging
from the merriment last night over the
choice of the teams the tourney will be
an exceedingly happy affair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Stationary Temperatures.

WASHINGTON, April l, 1890. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania:-Stati tem-
perature; westerly winds, becoming vari-
able.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01

James Moore was confirmed as harbor
master at Trenton yesterday. The party
cannot do too much for Jimmy"
Company G, Second Regiment, will
hold their election of officers at the ar
mory tomorrow night.
The Atlantic Boat Club met last night
and revised the constitution of the club.
The Office of first lieutenant was created.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Pepper, of this
city. are playing in Jersey City in their
original act 1.-THE Rat Catcherof Ham
lein."
s The First Presbyterian Church mem
bers are making great preparations for
their fair. IL will be held at Odd Fellows
Hall on May Is, l6 and II, and the pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the Building
Fund. asss5 (. SIS a5
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
ENTHUSIASTIC BAYONNITES.

Recorder Besher's Candidacy Endorsed
at Big Mass Meeting.
An enthusiastic mass meeting of citi-
zens Of the First, Second, Third and
Fourth wards of Bayonne was held last
evening in Schuyler's Hall, at Bergen
Point Elijah r. Craft of the First ward,
was chosen chairman, and School Trustee
Egbert Seymour, of the Second ward,
was made secretary. On motion of ex-
Freeholder Charles T. Mum, renomina-
tlon was unanimously rendered to Re
corder John FL. Besher. Then commit
tee, comprising Messrs. George A, Squire
and William L. Lannon, the chairman
and secretary waited upon the Recorder,
who soon appeared and accepted the NOM
ination in a brief speech. The candida
cies of Councilmen Henry Meigs aud
Elbert Scofield for reelection respectively
in the First and Second wards were also
endorsed. Among those present were
Cashier Jason A. Lodwick, of the Me-
chanics' Trust Company; ex-School Trus-
tee Henry A. Wheeler, City Assessor
Henry j. Stilson, President of the Board
of Education Nathaniel w. Trask, School
Trustee Jacob I'll. Johnston, J ohm II. Hux-
ley, Archibald G. Forman, Charles II.
HHosfcrd, James Thomas, Thomas 3. Met
tam, Alfred Forman, John w. Shreve.
Francis @. Ludy, Frederick S. Pitts and
George w. Van Winkle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Hudson Circuit Court.

Calendar Wednesday. April 9 1890 Su-
preme and Circuit Court cases. Nos. 8, Is, q, 90
By order OF the Court,
DENNIS MCLAUGHLIN, Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Anti-EIsction Rows.

James H. o'Brien, politician of the
Fourth ward, living at No. n Monroe
street. and James f. Quinlan, of No. 100
Park avenue, got into a dispute about the
political situation at the corner of First
and Bloomfield streets, early this morn
ing. They were arrested. but were sub
sequently released, as they had TO serve
as election officers at the registry today.
They will have hearing tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
Ont for Councilman.

The fight for Councilman in the Third
ward of Hoboken is getting hotter and
hotter every day. This morning dele
CATION waited on Marty McDermott,
the City Clerk, and asked him TO make d
tour of the ward in Lawson's favor
Marty" is a power in the Third ward,
but as his office is an appointiye one by
the Board of Council, he is generally, to
around election. Kelly is not wanted by
the powers that be, and they will turn
heaven and earth in their efforts to de-
feat him. Lawson is popular, but Kelly
is confident of beating him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01

Ask f0F yAs H0rEEs's c000A--tahe 70 other,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01

Charles Bessant, of No. 56 Washington
street, Hoboken, was in a very gay and
festive mood last night. While the pat
rons of Jacobs Theatre were filing out
after the show, Charles suddenly became
imbued with a strange desire. He picked
up some snow and making several mis-
siles began firing at The women.
Although Charles took deliberate aim
at several ladies his arm was unsteady
and his missiles went wide of the mark.
Several ladies complained TO an officer
and Bessant was arrested. He will re-
cuperate at the County Jail for ten days.