The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-01
HOBOKBN POLITICS.
Conventions, Delegations
and Rows Troubles in
the Churches.

LIE CIluICu6S.
The Democratic ward conventions
were held in Hoboken last night. In
every ward throughout the city the con-
ventions were cut and dried and every
thing passed off smoothly. 1t was ex-
pected that there would be a fight in the
Second and Third wards, as Conncilmen
Timken and Kelly were booked for
slaughter. The slaughter happened as
expected. In the Second ward H. Steg-
man captured the nomination. Council
man Timken will run on an independent
ticket. In the Third ward School Trus-
tee A. j. Lawson received the nomina-
tion. Councilman Timothy Kelly will
run as an independent. The fight In this
ward promises 20 be very. bitter one.
In the other two wards the regular
Aldermanic candidates nominated last
night will have little or no opposition.
The nominations in the different wards
made last night were as follows:-
First ward-Councilman, Peter Bonce-
let; School Trustees Qong term), Charles
A. Hicks, Short term Henry Hess, Jr.;
Commissioner of Appeals. j. Ryan; Tax
Commissioners, Louis Vincent and Sam
uel Evans; Justice of the Peace, John
Dede
Second ward Councilman, Henry Steg-
man; School Trustees (long term), Alfred
Burfeid, Short terrn) Chris. Guth; Com
missioners. J. d. Bischof Tax Commits
sioners of Appeals, Richard Taft and Isaac
Sansfield: Justice of the Peace, r. Will
bur.
Third ward-councilman, james J.
Commissioner of Appeals, P. McRale;
Tax Commissioner, William Utz; Justice
of the Peace, Thomas Lyons.
Fourth ward Henry Snyder; School
Trustee, A. J. Arata Commissioner of
Appeals, James Clark; Tax Commission
ers. B. Dowden and r. Kiesewetter.
Justice of the Peace, John w. Moots.
Troubles in Hoboken Churches.
The Board Of Trustees of the German
Lutheran Church, Of Hoboken, met last
night to discuss the recent action of their
pastor, the Rev. Mr. Erich, in marrying
divorced woman. The story of the mar
riage and the other dissensions in the
church have been told in THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS. What was done last night
could not be learned, but it is understood
that Mr.. Eirichs resignation would be
very acceptable at the present time. The
board adjourned to meet in two weeks.
In the meantime it is expected that Mr..
Erich will resign.
The trouble in the First Presbyterian
been settled. 1t appears that the Rev
Mr.. kugler, the pastor, had opposed to
him two or three influential members Of
the church, and his resignation was
looked for Receiving call from an
other church, he promptly rendered it.
On Sunday morning last he preached his
farewell sermon. In it he used some very
strong terms. He said that some
of his parishioners should have
minister appointed to suit each of their
fastidf0us tastes. He said that Hoboken
was very wicked place, and its citizens
lacked spirit an cited an instance Of the
seAeei ehitdfen being compelled TO use q
theatre fer their enEertainmen and in
directly censured the School Board. The
sermon created a genuine sensation and
several of the congregation are taking
exception to his remarks while others
commend them.
One of the prominent members in con-
versation with q JERSEY CITY NEWS re-
porter this morning said:-"Mr. Kugler
was one of the best workers the church
ever had and during the six years he
labored the membership of the church
steadily increased. Lately several
members of powerful faction in
the church began to complain
about him; said he was old and
his voice lacked power. Mr.. Kugler
could not bear their criticisms and re-
signed. but you can state that whoever
Mr.. Kugler's successor is, the former pas
tor will ever remain dear to the hearts of
the majority OF his parishoners, and it
will be hard work for stranger to sup
plant him.
Gay Mr.. Bessant.
Charles Bessant, of No. So Washington
street, Hoboken, was in 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.
Out for Councilman.
rhe fight for Councilman in the Third
ward of Hoboken is getting hotter and
hotter every day. This morning dele
CATION waited on MARTY" McDermott,
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
use well known term, under cover"
around election. Kelly is not wanted by
heaven and earth in their efforts to de-
feat him. Lawson is popular, but Kelly
is confident of beating him.
Anti-EIsction Rows.
James II. O'Brien, politician of the
Fourth ward, living at No. II Monroe
street. and James +. Quinlan, of No. 100
Park avenue, got into 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.
Hoboken Notes
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
loriginal act The Rat Catcher of Ham
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