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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
IMPROVING THE CITY.a
A Busy Morning for the Street
Board--Sidewalk Grades.

The Street and Water Board this moru-
ing, amid desks and other furniture piled
promiscuousIy around while renovating
the rooms, managed to get away with a
big batch Of routine business.
The resolutions recently passed by the
Mechanics Protective Association calling
upon the Street ana Water Commissions
ers to remedy the filthy condition Of Rail
ROAD avenue; asking ais0 for
ment OF the nuisance created by manu-
facturers blowing exhaust steam into
sewers; and that the main business
streets be swept at night instead of MORN
ing as heretofore, was received and re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets and
Sewers.
A petition was also received from the
Board of Aldermen asking for the re-
moval of distractions in the way of
fences, ETC., in Dey street, which has been
declared an open thoroughtare. This
was referred also to the Street Commit
tee.
GOOD FOR CONGRESS STREET
The committee reported favorably on
the petition for sewer on Hancock ave-
nue.. from Congress to North streets; also
on the petition for improvement to Bald
win avenue and High street.
June is was fixed upon as the day for
hearing remonstrances against the Fifth
street improvement The work OF im-
proving Sussex street from Green to
hudson street was accepted as complete
and satisfactory. Henry McGibney was
the contractor.
A resolution was adopted ordering Con-
tractor Cutley paid S., 600 on his contract
for the erection of the new Police Head
quarter Building.
Chief Engineer Ruggles was reap
ointed for the ensuing year and his salary
raised to $500.
There were eight bidders for the con-
tract of improving Clifton Place and
Westcott avenue. They were O'DonneH
& Ormsley, Michael Mullery, Thomas
Harrington, John M. Shannon, Henry
McGibney, Michael Curley, William
Kramer and Dennis Burns.
Burns is said to be the lowest bidder.
Kramer's bill excited considerable curf-
osity. The last figure for every one of
the fifteen items was the figure Ia
Scriptural figure by the way. Michael
Curley's bill was declared informal. mas
much as he gave two prices for earth ex-
cavation and the difference was quite
material-$2 or five cents.
SIDEWALK GRADES.
The Board adopted resolution to the
effect that the Corporation Counsel be
asked for legal opinion upon the ques-
tion as to whether "a property owner has
the right to change the grade of the pave
ment in front of his property without
permission of the Board so that it will be
If the raising of the sidewalk
by such owner brings 1T up to the grade
established by the city, and If property
owner has the right to disturb the exist
ing grade of his sidewalk at will in order
to place it at the grade established by the
city at the time of erecting a new build
ing or at any other time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
THREE BEARS In TROUBLE.
He Meets the Jersey Firewater and Trie
to Scalp a Wooden Indian.

He Meets the Jersey Firewater and Tries
to Scalp Wooden Indian.
Three-Bears, one of the three great
chiefs which make the blood of the small
boy curdle with his warwhoops and skill
with the scalping knife in the Last Rally
of Custer as portrayed in the bloodless
arena of Forepaugh's show, came to grief
this morning in Judge Wanser's Court
When the show reached this village last
evening, three bears started out to see
the sights. Finding that the excise law
was not strictly inforced, he dallied long
with Jersey fire water.
Then he started to seek his wigWam,
when passing a Newark avenue cigar
store he saw an Indian of hostile tribe
apparently coming for him with uplifted
tommyhawk. With yell that loosened
several stones in the Hall of Records
across the way, Three Bears whipped out
his tommyhawk and struck up his tribal
war dance
He had not been dancing long before
blue coated minion Of the law gathered
him in and locked him in a cold cell.
This morning his employers paid SIS
fine for him and he will slaughter Custer
and his brave soldiers as usual this after
noon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05

z A spicy debate occurred before Chan
cellor McGill this morning. Application
was made by Garrett Berry. on the first
part of Ezra Hetfield and others, cavaet-
ors in the Frazee Lee will case, for
counsel fees. Ex- Chancellor Run.
yon resisted the application,
and intlmated that the
parties had no interest in the case, but
had come in at the latter end to get what
they could out of it. The Chancellor
said he had received other applications in
the case and thai he would decide them
together.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
A Green Goods Seeker Left.
Special @ the Jersev en- Nelos.

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 5, 1890. Robert
F. Hambright, of Grove, Chatham coun-
ty, N. c., who was fourishing a revolver,
was arrested here yesterday. He had
1915 in bills and Sl7 in his pockets, and
said he had been robbed by tramps of his
satchel and considerable money. He said
he came North with brother-in-law
named Hague. in response to a letter
hacks for $500
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
WILL NOT FIGHT BARRETT.
Sam Klotz's Position ON the Essex Sena-
torial Fight.

bDeclUt 70 TIE 0eIst0 CElV 1VeIUs.
NEWARK, May 5, 1S90.-Ex- Collector
Samuel Klotz, whose name had been
mentioned for the Democratic nonina-
ton for State Senator, has Published a
card in which he says:-"I win not under
any circumstances permit my name to be
used for this Office so long as Colonel Bar
rett is a candidate. am in favor of nomi-
mating Colonel Barrett. I consider him
entitled to this by all party fairness and
political honor. / believe him to be a
strong man. know him to be eminently
qualified to fill the Office. A democrat
through and through and an upright,
honorable man, he snail have my support
so long as he is a candidate"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
Speciol to the JERSEY City Netos.

MT. HOLLY. May 5, 1890. Mrs. Vande-
grift spent a very lonesome Sunday, not
single visitor calling at the jail during
the day, her son, Norman, putting in the
day at Burlington. The case Will very
likely be concluded tomorrow as to evil
dence, and counsel will make their argu-
ment on Wednesday. There will be but
little rebuttal testimony offered, as Judge
Garrison's strict ruling will debar any
new evidence from being offered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
,escne circle King,s Dauphters Of tht

Central Reformed Church, is making ex-
tensive preparations for an entertainments
to be given in the church Tuesday even
ing. May 49, in aid of the church building
fund.
Fire damaged the house of John Graz
ven, Mercer and Varick streets, $50 about
half-past eleven O'clock Saturday night.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05

The New PASTOR Installed.
The Rev. G.. Lindar, the recently ap-
pointed pastor Of the Second Church Of
the Evangelical Association denomina-
tion on Paterson street on the Heights,
was formally received in his new charge
yesterday morning by the Sunday School
and congregation. AT the Sunday School
gathering feiicit0us addresses of welcome
were made by Mr.. r. r. Green and Henry
Stuhr, and at the church service that fol-
lowed Mr., Lindar preached an able and
edifying discourse on the relations that
should exist between pastor and people.
Kings Sons.
The young men OF the Ascension Epis-
capal parish on South street, have organ
ized branch Of the Kings Sons, known
as the st. Andrews Circle. 1t numbers
some thirty members, and has consid-
cradle literary and musical talent, which
is being utilized at frequent entertain
hers TO raise funds for the support Of the
church.
Greenviile Colored Baptists.
The colored population of Greenville
and the Hill turned out en- masse last
evening at the opening of their new
church, in the old Building and Loan
Hall, on Greenville avenue. The hall was
well filed, a number of white folks being
present. Rev. DR.. Cooper, of Newark,
preached the opening sermon. Over forty
attached their names to the membership
roll. The work will be commenced in
earnest next Sunday, and the Sunday
school will be started then also.
Organ Service at Heddfng.
The organ recital and song service
f,.1.
ing sermon at the Hedding NJ E. Church
last evening. was a rich musical treat to
the large congregation in attendance.
Miss Norcross, the new sopr ano, made
her first appearance yesterday morning.
She is much admired and at the conclusion
OF the service last evening every body had
a word of praise for the talented singer.
The choir Of twenty voices did some ex-
ceptionally fine work. Miss Beulah Cas-
well, the orRanist. played number OF
classical selections with admirable skill.
The whole affair was a splendid effort.
Pastor Snodgrass preached a short, elo-
quent sermon on the subject Praise"
in which he fully. demonstrated that no
religion is complete without it.
Their May Walk.
The st. John s Lutheran Sunday school.
on Summit avenue, held its annual May
walk on Saturday morning. The festivi-
ties consisted of march with Meiner's
band at the head Of the column. and Mr..
August Won der Heide acting
as the grand mershaI After.
paradfng the principal thorough
fares on the heights, the happy
participants repaired to the school room,
and were regaled with refreshments
bounrifully supplied by the ladies'. Dur
ing the march the school made halt at
the residence of its superintendent, Mr..
Cadt. Bischoff, 240 South street, and ten
dered him serenade on his departure for
Germany. Mr.. Bischoff has been the
superintendent of this school for twenty
three years and is greatly beloved by all
its members, who presented him on this
occasion with large cornucopia of
beautiful seasonable flowers and several
other handsome floral designs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
MR.. MINGINs' TALK.
A Quaint Discourse Yesterday at the
Scotch Mission

A Quaint Discourse Yesterday at the
Scotch Mission.
A large audience occupied the new
Scotch Mission Chapel on Grand street
yesterday afternoon. A service of song.
led by Evangelist Houston, preceded the
regular service, conducted by the Rev.
David Mitchell, Of the Scotch Presby-
terian Church. The sermon by the Rev.
George T. Mingins, of New York, was
based upon Christ's declaration to his dis
ciples:-"n We know these things, happy
are ye if ye do them" The speaker
in quaint, peculiar manner, spoke of the
Importance of and gave definition of
true religion, which, he said, was so sim
pie and yet so sublime that Wayfaring
man, though fool, could make no mis-
take in following it. True religion inn
plies a knowledge of Gods requirements
and purposes. The real Christian must
have brains, and he has them. If the in
fidels of the world were brought together
against an equal number of Christians, it
would soon be demonstrated that in the
matter of brains the latter would be
largely in the lead.
II have no sympathy with the cranks of
which the world is full, " said the speaker,
"who go about preaching all sorts of
dogmas. l am amazed at men who talk
glibly of God and his universe and who
real knowledge OF God is that revealed in
the Scriptures"
The speaker referring to the necessity of
knowledge, in order to acquire true
religion, said:-"I have no sympathy with
the statement that tine less man knows,
the better he Is off," A knowledge OF
God and Ehis revelations is necessary to
true religion; one may not be able TO delve
into and comprehend all the mysteries of
revelation, but he must know and COM
prehend the full plan of salvation. 1t is
also necessary to have a knowledge of
self. Most people know all about their
neighbors, but nothing OF themselves.
then if we have any time left we may ex-
pend it on our neighbors.
"A man who is ignorant of Gods re-
quirements cannot serve him Alright. We
are commanded TO search the scriptures
for knowledge, and having acquired q
knowledge OF Gods requirements we are
called upon to obey them to the letter.
Obedience is necessity to true religion.
We are not given an option to follow our
own desires. / would like to get
hold of the man who Injuries me
and shake him till his teeth are
loosened, but my Bible tells me that
must love and do good to my adversary.
When God speaks we must obey. There
is no obedience in such a course. An of
fering of love is demanded, and love is
the fulfillment Of the law.
A West HoboIxen Anniversary.
The twenty second anniversary of the
West Hoboken Presbyterian Mission was
celebrated last evening in the chapel on
Paterson street. A large congregation
attended and the chapel was profusely
decorated with flowers. The exercises
were replete with interest The Rev. J.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05

A call for a mass meeting of citizens
to be held at che City Hall tomorrow
night has been issued. The object of the
meeting is to devise means for securing
recognition for this city from the Park
Commissioners.
The annual inspection of the Second
Regiment. N. G. S. N. j., will be held at
he Armory tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05

WASHINGTON, May ), 1880 Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania:F Frequent show
ers: southwesterly winds, becoming vari-
able; colder today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
The Mortgage Llftea.

SpeciaE to The Jersey Ctr Ne'os
PHILLIPsBURG, May 5, 1890 The mort
gage which has been upon Grace Luther
an Church for some time has been lifted,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
The Talking Doll Market Glutted.
specioJ to the Jersey Citv Nesus.

ORANGE, May 5, 1890. During the past
week there have been about 200 men,
boys and girls laid on from Edison's
reason given for the action is that the
success that has greeted the dolls will not
warrant the number of employees. There
seems to be defect in tine diaphragm Of
the doll and as soon as it is reetified the
employees will be taken back. 1t is ex-
pected that more employees will be laid off
tomorrow night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05

report, and the children interspersed the
exercises with singing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-05
The Volunteer and veteran Firemen's

The Volunteer and Veteran Firemen's
Association held a calico hop at Turn
Hall on Saturday evening. it was de-
cided success. Among the prominent
people present were Freeh0lder Coyle,
Assemblyman Kelly. Chief Engineer APP
plegate, John Wagner. John MalleY,
Judge Moots and a large delegation from
No. Engine
The new Board Of Education win meet
tonight.
vAE Hourrss Cocoa Once tried, always
nsed-n
, 1890-08-10

Ever since the great dam across the
Housatonic river at Birmingham, Conn,
was built. fifteen years ago, the people
on both sides of the river have been an
noyed by the rattle and shake of their
doors and windows, due to the trembling
OF the earth from the weight of the fall
ing water.
Recently it has been noticed hat the
Earring had ceased entirely. This new
experience was at first almost as bad as
the jar. People had become accustomed
to 60 to sleep by the roar of the dam and
the shaking Of their windows, and they
were wakeful and restless without it.
On top of the dam nave always beer
placed in dry weather flashboards about
eighteen inches high to increase the
storage capacity. In the winter these
are t.-.en off to allow the ice to loaf owe
without injGry to the dam. These flash
boards are held in place by hundreds of
upright iron rods. which were this season
left in place by some carelessness. 1t is
noticed now that the immense volume of
water flowing over the dam does not fall
in solid column to the apron below, but
is divided and broken up into spray like
sheets, which strike with ! Kissing noise
instead of a roar.
, 1890-08-10
G. A. X.

The G. A. r. national encampment
will be held in Boston August 10th to 18th
inclusive. The committee on transporta.
ton, found their duty in selecting an
"0ficial Route, an easy one, as a com
parison of the advantages of the various
competing lines, of which there were
many, quickly satisfied them that the
Burlington Route offered the best accom-
modations. and it was selected according
ly. For this occasion, the Burlington
will sell, on August 6 to 10, inclusive,
round trip tickets via any OF the direct
lines. at the lowest one way first-class
limited rate. Tickets are good leaving
Boston August IL to 20, and nay be ex.
tended to Sept. 30. A special train will
leave Omaha 9:l0 .. m. Aug. 8, via the
Burlington with through sleepers for
Boston. Comrades should leave Chey-
enne on Aug. I, at s p. M, via the Bur
lington, which will bring them in
Omaha in plenty Of time to take the
Boston train. -.
The above rates are open to the public.
For any information regarding the above
trip call at the BURLINGTON Office in Chey-
anna J. F. MoCLUNG,
Agent
, 1890-08-10

The lobby of the Inter Ocean pre-
sented an animated appearance last even
ing. Delegates from the east and west to
both conventions exchanged views of the
political status of their localities and re-
ceived the greetings of Cheyenne friends,
who called upon them in large numbers.
The Converse county delegates to the
Republican Convention are De Forrest
Richard, E. j. Wells and DR.. Jesuruu.
W. c. Irvine, Mayor Wolcott aud Carl
Carver will also attend the convention by
virtue OF holding proxies.
Dick Keenan, of Rock Springs, A. D.
Chamberlain and f. II. Harvey of Doug
las: j.. M. Lobban and /. NJ. Pearson Of
Buffalo; E. H. Kimball OF Glenrock and
A. G. Beckwith OF Evanston will be in
the Democratic convention.
Joe De Barth of the Rustler, Bill Bar
low Of the Budget and j. f. Ludin of the
Chieftain are here representing the press.
/ The Republican convention will be held
in the Opera house, The Democratic IN
the senate chamber of the capitol buIiG.
ing.
Ample accommodations have been ar
ranged for lady visitors to the Democratic
convention.
, 1890-08-10
Chtidren's aohtt
ered caps from flUenty
cents up. III YEKS.
). A. II. Encampment at Boston.

c.. A. II. Encampment at Boston.
For the G. A. r. encampment which
meets in Boston. Mass, August 10 to Is,
the Union Pacific has made a rate of one
first class fare tor the round trip. Tick
cts will be on sale from August G to 10
inclusive, good for going passage from
August 6 to ID inclusive, and for return
passage IN trains leaving Boston August
IL to 20 inclusive, allowing until August
25 for return to destination.
For those who do not care to return as
soon as August rs a joint agency for the
extension of tickets Las been established
in Boston, aud those applying to this
joint agent may have their tickets ex-
tended until September 80, 1890.
The Union Pacific is in every way the
most desirable route for comrades to take
who are going ~ the encampment. 1t not
only operates the finest v~estibuled trains,
consisting of magnificent Pullman palace
%sleepers. free reclining chair car. Pullman
palace dining car and Pullman c~olonist
sleepers, but runs on fast time and makes
close connections in union dcpOts with
all eastern lines.
Another feature TO be considered is the
fact that baggage can be checked through
from Starting point to destination, thus
a"idinG the annoyance OF rechecking At
the Missouri river.
Agents of this company viii upon APP
plicariGn lurui h more detailed 'informa
ton relative To rates, tickets. time of
nairs otc. T.. H. LOMAX,
Gr.rlP~s- ar Agent, Omaha.
, 1890-08-10
A Good Ticket.

The Democrats of Laramie county have
placed a strong ticket 10 the field, and
it is all the stronger from the fact that
the nominations were dictated by har-
monious action and not by cliquelsm
The list includes many of Cheyenne's best
and most substantial citizens and the
selections for the state senate are particu-
larry fortunate. Colin Hunter, A. G.
Snyder and L. K. BresDahen were
named for the state scnate and Alexander
Ii. Reel, Gibson Clark, Thomas R. Reid.
Edward Lawler, l.. Kabis and John L.
Bailey for the house. Sheriff Martin was
r~enominated and the eloquent John
Charles Thompson was named for prose
cutting attorney, On the whole the ticket
IS one that ought to thoroughly satisfy the
Laramie county Democrats aud make very
uphill work for the Me and Il. e.
candidates who constitute the more i'm.
portant portion of the Republican ticket.
, 1890-08-10


Hilbert Connoyer, q boy employed as
assistant animal keeper in Wonderland,
lies in bed nursing his badly lacerated
body. 1t was at high noon. when the
chief keeper had gone TO dinner, that
Hilbert, in violation of orders to keep
away from the cages, tried his hand at
animal training in company with an
other boy about his OWL age. Armed
with a stiff rawhide they entered the
den OF tho smaller Of the two bears and
began to lash him and try to teach him
tricks. This was something new to
bruin, who showed his teeth and resent
ed the intrusion.
The next thing Connover knew he was
lying face downward on the floor of the
cage, with the bear on top trying to
make a meal off the heshiest portion of
the boys body, while the other young
ster piled the whip in a vain effort to
choke off the animal. Connover's yigor-
GUS cries for help were heard by Stage
Manager Frank Hall, who succeeded in
~rescuing him.
. Connoyer now lies face downward in
bed, an when he gets up he will doubt
less for awhile take his meals standing.
Buffalo Courier.
, 1890-08-10

Frank @. Baker and Professor Angelo
Heilprin, representing the expedition
which was sent out by the Academy Of
Natural Sciences of Philadelphia last
February for the exploration of the less
known regions of Mexico and Yucatan,
report interesting discoveries. Baro-
metric observations place beyond ques-
ton the claim of Onzaba to the first
place among the giant volcanoes OF
Mexico, contrary to the notion which In
Mexico and in most geographical treat
ises accords this position TO the famous
P~opocatapetl. II has been determined
that the peak of Orizaba (the "Star
M~ountain') rises to the height of no less
than $4,000 feet. Comparatively little
discomfort arising from rarefied atmos-
phere was experienced during the as
cent of three volcanic giants in that To-
cality, the lowest of which rises nearly
1900 feet above the level of Mt. Blanc
Exchange.
, 1890-08-10

The entertainment given at the First
Baptist church last evening by Prof. W.
j. Amman and his pupils was a most en-.
joyable affair. The popularity which Mr..
Amman has well earned during his stay in
st. Paul, was evidenced by the large and
appreciative audience assembled. The
chief feature of the entertainment was
Mr.. Annan's rendition of Pat Connor,"
a very pathetic selection. after which he
mad the audience convulsed with laughter
by reciting "A Georgia Sermon ."-St.
Paul Globe.
, 1890-08-10

The complete name of Mary Ander-
sons husband is Antonio Fernando Ma
varro do Vianu. 1t is related that Pedro
Navarro. of his p~rogenitors. p%artiei-
pated in the siege of Grenada, and in
1893 accompanied Columbus on his sec
ond voyage to America. Having become
famous under American as well as Italian
skies he was eunobled with the title of
Count Pedro Navarro. Another mem
Der of the family was recognized by
Philip II, and in 1879 was made admiral
in-chisf of all the naval forces in Amer
lea. On the mothers side young Ma
varro is grandson of John H. Dykers, at
one time president of the New York and
Harlem railroad.-E1change.
, 1890-08-10

Articles of incorporation of the Wyo-
ming and Nebraska Irrigation and Water
Supply Company have been filed at the
office of the state secretary and clerk Of
this county. This is a big concern. hav-
ing a capital stock of $500, 600. Such
men as f. B. Keen, w. B. Lowrance,
II. p, Myton and E. E. Hawkins are be.
hind the enterprise. Water will be taken
from the North Platte river and applied
principally in Laramie county, but lands
in SCOTS Bluffs county, Neb., will be re-
claimed and an office will be kept at
Denver.