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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
THE M0RSL- -P0TTER tL0PEMENT.

No Surprise to Persons Who Have No
ticed the Filtration.
The elopement of Mrs. Horace E. Potter
with Harry Morse, son of a Monticello
avenue grocer has created some excite
ment on the Heights, but to the immedi-
ate neighbors of Mrs. Potter it was no
surprise. Mrs Potter was formerly Miss
Annie johnson. She Is sister of DOC"
johnson. of the Jersey City Athletic
Club and Morse is a prominent memoer
of the Hudson County Wheelmen. Both
were highly esteemed, and figured con-
spicuously in many leading social events
of the Heights. Morse's infatuation tor
Mrs. Potter was common talk more than
year ago, but Mr.. Potter, who had i'm
plcit confidence in his wife, paid no at
tention to several ANONYMOUS letters of
warning sent him. Potter last year
spent most of his time In Perth and
South Amboy, where. in August last. he
engaged In business. He and his wife
boarded at the Rippowam Hotel in South
Amboy. Morse was also boarding at the
same hotel, and while the unsuspecting
Mr.. Potter was attending to his work,
Mrs. Potter and Morse were enjoying
long strolls through the woods. The gos-
sips of the town. learning that Mrs. Pot
ter was not related to Morse, commented
freely upon their actions. The comments
were not complimentary. Mrs. Potter
finally returned to her home in this city,
where, it would appear, she continued
her Irritation with Morse. 1t is also
stated, on good authority, that Mrs.
Morse, in a letter to ner husband, in
formed him that she was tired of mar.
ried life and intended seeing little of
the world with Harry, meaning Morse.
Morse is employed in the Bellevue
Hospital New York. The elopers are
known to be living together in that city.
Mr.. Potter intends securing divorce.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
GROUND INTO PIECES.
Frightful Death of Charles Lemonze
on the Erie Track.

Charles Lemonze, aged fifty-eighty years,
well known Hoboken character. was
struck by engine 257 of the Erie Rail-
way at the Patel son avenue crossing last
night. The entire train of freight cars
passed over him, and his body was strewn
In bits for over five hundred feet along
the track. The largest portion found was
a foot cut off at the ankle.
Coroner Parslow removed the remains
to his undertaking establishment. A
portion of Lemonze's trousers found on
the track contained s5S in money. The
deceased lived alone at No. 112 Marshall
street, the rear yard of which is separated
from the track by fence. 1t is supposed
that he went through the gate in this
fence Immediately before the train came
along. 1t is not believed that he COM
mitted suicide.
Leonze owned some real estate which
he sold since his wife's death few years
ago, and he is said to have considerable
money, either in his apartments or de
posted in the bank. He had no living
relatives as far as known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
Speaker Crisp's Selection Made
Known-Jersey Gets Lett

WASHINGTON, Dec q, 1891.-The Speaker
will announce the committees of tht
House tomorrow. The composition Of
the COMMITTEES on Invalid Pensions has
not yet been determined upon. Tbs
| difficulty is to secure q member
| for the chairmanship in whom this
| soldiers will have implicit confidence, and
| who will, at the same time. have SUM-
cieut moral courage to Withstand all the
general pension bills that will deluge
| Congress during this session. AS near a.
can be ascertained the following named
gentlemen Will head the committees ops
poste their names:
Elections-Charles T. O'Ferral, of vir-
ginia.
Ways and Means-W. NJ. Springer Of
Illinois.
Appropriations-w. s. Holman of Indi
ana.
Judiciary-David B. Culberson Of
Texas.
Banking and Currency-William E.
Haynes of Ohio.
Coinage, Weights and Measures-Rich.
| ard P. Bland of Missouri.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce-R.
| Q. Mills.
Rivers and Harbors-Newton c.
Merchant and Marine Fisheries-A
| J. Cummings of New York.
Agriculture-W. NJ. Hatch of Missouri.
Foreign Affairs-James A. Blout OF
| Georgia.
Military Affairs-Joseph B. Outhwaite
| of Ohio.
Naval Affairs-Hilary a. Herbert Of
| Alabama.
Public Lands-Thomas McRae OF Ar
| kansas.
! War Claims-W. E. Beltzhoover Of
| Pennsylvania.
| District of Columbia-John J. Hemp
| hill of South Carolina.
Post Offices and Post Roads-John S.
| Henderson of North Carolina.
| Pacific Railroads-James B. Reilly OF
| Pennsylvania.
| Columbia Exposition-A. c. Durbarow.
| Jr. of Illinois.
| Expenditures in the Post Office Depart
| ment-R. P. G. Wilson of Missouri.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
ANOTHER CURVE VICTIM.
Thrown From Hob,ken Car at Wayne
and Gregory Streets.

Thrown From a Hob.ken Car at Wayne
and Gregory Streets.
What will proDably prove another fatal
accident caused by the sharp curves on
the Hoboken Horse-car line occurred last
night at Wayne and Henderson streets.
At about eight o'clock, AS the car was run
ming down Wayne street at pretty lively
rate two men prepared TO get off. One man
was on the bottom step and the other on
the platform on the front of the Car,
when the sharp curve from Wayne into
Gregory was struck. The man on the
lower step shot out upon the pavement
ON his head, striking with terrific force
against the curb stone. Blood was ooz-
ing from his nose and mouth when ne
was picked up. He was unconscious and
the patrol wagon conveyed him to the
City Hos pital. The man is supposed to
be Frederick Lenning, forty years old, of
No. l Cottage place, Hoboken. de has
an Odd Fellows ring on his inger His
friend, who is unknown, disappeared in
the crowd which gathered immediately
after the accident. No arrests were
made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
DESPERATE DASH FOR FREEDOM.
But 1t only Placed This Camden Pris-
oner in an Absurd Plight.

But 1t only Placed This Camden Frtn>
oner in an Absurd Plight.
Special to the JERSEY Gin hetos-
CAMDEN, December %. 1891. Edward
Carr, prisoner in the Camden County
Prison, made desperate attempt to es-
cape yesterday morning, and before he
was recaptured he lost his pantaloons and
a part of his shirt Carr and another
prisoner, named Buckley, were taken
down into the basement to repair some
cots. and Jailor Logue was watching the
progress of the work, and was also in
charge of the two men. While the men
were at work Logue was called to an-
other part of the prison. and was nos
gone more than five minutes. When he
returned he saw Buckley working away.
but Carr was nowhere to be seen. He
Immediately commenced search, and
soon discovered pair OF shoes protrud-
ing from the cold air fiue. Logue made .
grab for the shoes and gave violent
tug, when off came one of the shoes. fol-
lowed by pair of pantaloons and piece
of the prisoners shirt. Another pull and
Carr was hauled out of the flue back into
the prison basement. The prisoner
looked at Logue, smiled Sickly-lookinR
smile and crawled nacK into his trousers
again Carr was then locked up TO do
penHnce Had Carr succeeded in getting
out of the hue he would have found HIM
self on the roof. from which he would
have had to escape down the water pipe.
which would have been rather desper-
ate undertaking
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
10 BREAK THE BIG TRUST.
Chicago's Pork Packing $13, 900, 900 Com
bine Ass ,iied at Trenton.
Special to the Jersey City Neps.


bine Ass ,iied at Trenton.
Special to the Jersey City News.
TRENTON, Dec. %. 1S91.-In the United
States Circuit Court yesterday the Anglo
American Provision Company of Chicago
filed bill of com laint which is iuts led
TO break the $13,000000 Chicago pacing
trust which in last July was incorporated
uuner the laws of this State. The trust
is composed of the Chicago junction r. il
way and Union Stock Yards Compai Y,
which is controlled by the Armours, the
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company .,
Morris g. Co.. and Swift & Co. TIE
trust not only carries on the PACK
ing business itself, but con-
trolls the transportation and food supplies
for many packing companies at Chicago
The Anglo-An ericau Company say in
their complaint that he trust is going to
advance the transportation charges,
which will result in the trust havidg a
monopoly of the business,
The Apglo-American Company has
S.. O00 600 of capital and does annually
S25, 900, 600 of business, employing 1000
hands at their plant, which they say is
worth $1,000 900.
Tae complaiutants asked that an order
he granted preventing the consolidated
companies from carrying out their gree
ment under which they were incorpor-
ated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
INDIGNANT TAXPAYERS.
Colgate & Co. Object to the
Personal Property
Increase.
MERCHANT CARRICK'S BILL.
An lrate Old Lady Who Will Never
Let Her Son Vote for Demo-
Gratis Again.

The only appeal filed with the Tax Com.
g. Co. The officials of this company do
not object to the increase of valuation on
real estate. but they object to the increase
of $40 600 on personal property, Commis-
sioner German accepted the appeal, and
gave the same stereotyped answer, that
sit would be attended to-"
This afternoon about one o'clock
middle aged lady entered the tax Office
and made inquiries as to what action the
Board had taken on her assessment.
when informed that it had been con-
firmed she threw back her head and ex
claimed.-"Thieves robbers. This Is an
outrage and I'll not submit to it. Ny
son will never vote for Democrats again
if can help it,"
With this she whisked out of the Office,
slamming the door behind her.
Clerk Fish, to whom she addressed her
remarks. merely smiled and remarked
that similar occurrences were not often
witnessed.
George T. Carrick. merchant Of New
Ill n dNcuuos ycStcrudy cuuScu ccu0ntAoh
by tearing into bits his confirmed tax
bills. Carrick's assessment was 5000 in
all. OF this $4,000 was on real estate
and $1,000 on personal property. This Is
an increase of $4,000 over last year.
To Clerk Connolly Mr.. Carrick stated
that he would not submit to such an out
rageous imposition. He intends waiting
until Board of Appeals is appointed by
the coming Legislature, and will then
make another attempt to get his ASSESS
mant redu cad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
POLICE AND HEALTH.
Commiss i0ners Act In Their Dual Ca
p,city For Chr tmas Week.

Commissioners Act In Their Dual Ca
pncity For Chr s;mas Week.
The Police Commissioners, with the
exception of President Feeney, met yes
rerday afternoon and passed the pay
rolls, amounting to $25. .431 So to enable
the men to get their wares for Christmas
The Board of Finance was reques ed to
transfer all unexpended balances to the
credit of the account of station houses
and prisons. Superiutendent Smith re-
ported he suspension of Jacob Ber E.
mann, patrolmap. Of the Sixth precinct,
and the Board adjourned to meet as the
Board of Health.
DR.. Wolfson, of the Second district, re-
ported 13 cases and 80 visits: Dr.. Hoff-
man, Third district, 1S cases. "a visit;
DR.. Henry, Fourth district, II cases, 3S
visits; D.. Srraughan. Fifth istrlct,
. cases. 25 visits; Dr.. Everett. SIKH dis
Illct. 20 cases. 42 visits. Warrau' to pay
the City Physicians were ordered drawn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
PROTECTIVE MbkCHANTS.

Last Meeting For the Year-That Black
List Once More, ----s---.-.----
The last meeting of the year of the Mer-
chants Protective Association was held
last night in the Avenue House. After
the routine business had been disposed
of. decision of the Supreme Court in re-
lation to the right of merchants to place
upon the black list outlawed claims was
read. The merchants will act upon the
decision and the probability is that few
hundred mes Of delinquents will be
added TO the list, as many OF them have
on their books accounts more than SIX
years old for good round sums:
Mr. Mackay, OF Mackay & Young, coal
dealers, was introduced to The mem oers
aud will probably become an earnest
worker in the association.
The annual meeting Tor the election OF
officers will be held the first Monday in
January. N
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
AROMA DRAMATlCS.
Am Excellent First Night Performance a
Bergen Hall.

An Excellent First Night Performance at
Bergen Hall
The first entertainment and reception
of the Aroma Athletic Association was
held last evening at Bergen Hall. The
spacious hall was crowded to
the doors, and the affair was
a success both financially and othe rwise.
The entertainment was opened by Bern
stein Brothers, the Dutch comedians
Their humorous songs and funny sayings
kept the audience in continued roar of
laughter.
The comedy sketch. Sup to the Times"
by Mr.. George and Miss Maud Ricketts,.
was extremely funny. The entertain meut
concluded with the one act comedy, I'm
neighborlv Neignbors. After the enter
tainment the floor was cleared for dane
ing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Hawthnra at College.

It is related by writer in the Nclo
England Magazine for December that
although Hawthorne at college took part
in the elbows" and much as he enjoyed
being present at these festal scenes, "he
never told story nor sang song. his
voice was never heard in any shout of
merriment; but The silent beaming smile
woul testify to his keen appreciation OF
the scene and &c his enjoyment of the wit
He would sit for whole evening wit ,
head gently inclined 10 one side, nearing
every word, seeing every gesture, and yet
scarcely word would pass his lips"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
WORTHY MASTER EDELSTEIN.
Elected by Hiram Lodge No. 81 ans
DuIv InstaIied

Elected by Hiram Lodge No. 81 and
Duly InstaIied.
Hiram Lodge No. 81, met last night and
elected the following officers:--John
Edelestein. w. NJ; F. L. Armstrong, S.
W.; L. D. Cassell, j. w; Daniel Beatty.
Treasurer; G. w. La Forge. Secretary;
Enoch J. Smith, Representative to
Grand Lodge; John L. Warner,
Chaplain; E. L. bradley, S. D.;
A. C. Giilet. j.. D.. james w. Barnes, S.
NJ. of c., William Gross, J. NJ of c., G.
Shakelman, o ganist, f. NJ. Schroeder,
tiler. Standing Committee, John Dickson
Fl. A. Barnes. A. Conrad, w. H. Tuthiel,
/. Rosenberg. The Installation cere-
monies were performed with P. M. Thos.
Leather in the seat and H. A. Garnes, the
retiring Mas4er, acting as Grand Mar
shall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
NEW YOhK EEPuHLIOAys.

VIII Make Faces at an aud Coll ,r Par
san Boodie.
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 1S91.-The S ate
Republican Committee met today at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. 1t was given out
that the meeting was to choose four dele
gates at large to the National Convention
tion and to fix date for a State Conven-
tion.
The principle business is generally be-
lieved to he the issuing of a manifesto
regarding the contests for legislative
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
HIGHWAY RoBBER5 HELD.

May Get More Years Than They Did
Dollars.
Michael Harrington and John Flynn.
two Henderson street toughs, were ar
raigned in Justice O'Donnell's court this
morning. accused of assaulting and rob-
bing John Finegan of S1.33 at Henderson
and Fifteenth streets. Finegan in his
complaint against the men, alleges that
they stopped MIN and demanded beer
money. He refused to give it and they
q once set upon him and beat him. The
prisoners were committed i'll default OF
500 bail each.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

DR.. Farher the powder. He took 1t TO a
drug store and analyzed it and found IL
was arsenic. Tieiz had refused to allow
his family to send for a doctor while he
was complaining. 1t is believed he COM
menced taking the arsenic about Friday.
Tietz was well known in the elevator
district. He was a prominent member OF
G ntral Council, American Legion of
Honor, and connected with one or more
singing societies. He left six children,
four of whom are adults. His funeral
will take place at two o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

The benefit anniversary of the Brother
hood of Locomotive flremen was held last
night in Woods Hall. The affair was
largely attended and was great success.
The committees, to whom great credit is
due for the success, were:-J E..
Welsh. Floor Manager: 7. j. Egan.
+. T Harvey and D Wiley, assistants.
and the Reception Committee. consist
ink of E. M. Mcmahon, Chairman, and
fifty-two assistants. Dancing was kept
up until early this morning. Supper was
served from twelve TO three O'Clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
ARKANSAS SENDS VICTIMS.
A School Teacher Invesis His Good
Cash In Green Goods.

A School Teacher lnvesis His Good
Cash In Green Goods
J. III. Barton. a school teacher of
Springfield, Ark, and w. l.. Mitchell,
were overhauled last night in the
Pennsylvania depot on suspicion of
being green goods" victims. Barton
carried on his arm an ordinary looking
basket which he supposed contained $500
in countifeit money. For this he
had paid $3.50 to gentleman
named John Morgan. OF No. S27 Sixth
avenue, New York. When shown how
he had been robbed, he pleaded
for mercy and asked not to be
arrested. The men were taken before
Superintendent Smith. who advised them
10 keep away from New York in future.
unless they were called there on legiti-
mate business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
WEST HUBJKhN BURGLARS.
Freebooter NooDan Mourns For ID
parted Overcoat.

Freebooter NooDan Mourns For a De-
parted Overcoat.
1t has just leaked out that the residence
of Patrick Cunning os West street,
West Hoboken, was entered by
burglars Friday night and sl5
taken. Some sllverware was packed
up ready for removal, but the
thieves were frightened away and left the
silverware.
On the same night the residence of
Freeholder Noonan was entered
and an overcoat was stolen
The police have been unable to get
either the thieves or the overcoat, and
have probably Kept the matter quiet to
shield their inefficiency.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
NEW GAMh SOCIETY.
VIII Arrange to Stock Woods and Field
With Hmres and Birds.

Special to the JerSeU C{tu Netos.
WATERFORD, Dec. 81, 1S9l.-A society
for the propagation of games has been
organized here with nearly membership p
of fifty. Among them are the property
owners in this vicinity, a number of law
yeis and Court officials. The farmers are
heartily in favor OF the society, and vii,
aid them in every possible way to keep
trespassers off
1t was ordered that large number of
English aud Belgium hare he purchased
aud liberated Qndil and prairie chicken
will also be Distributed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Principal Demarest's Death.

In consequence of the death OF Princi-
pal Demarest, of No. 90 School, there will
be no meeting of the Board of Education
this evening. All the members of the
Board will attend the funeral services
this evening, at deceased's late residence
in lafayette. The Board will meet at
five O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

row. drew his revolver aud threatened to
shoo, Hanlon. Policeman Miller of the
Fifth precinct, interfered, however, and
the trio WAS locked up.
They were arraigned before Justice
Kimmerly this morning.. Arthur was
charged with carrying concealed
weapons, but was discharged. HanloD
was charged with assault and battery,
and was held in 5000 bail for trial. The
only charge against Mckelligan was
that of drunkenness. and he was fined
en-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

seats, denunciatorV of the part which
Governor Hill has taken in the matter.
Another important matter to be dis
cussed, according to we'll informed Re-
publicans, is the ways and means for col
lecting the Doodle which will be neces-
sary to run the Presidential campaign.
4 desperate effort is to be made to carry
the State. and big Doodle will be required
to carry out the plans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
POLloGMAN GORDON AYrACKEp.
John Dougherty Went to the Aid of His
Friend Daly,

Policeman Gordon, of the First pre-
cinct, had lively fracas last night with
William Daily, Of Monmouth street, and
John Dougherty Gordon, while patrol
ing his post on Grand street, was attracte
by DAILY. who was acting in disorderly
manner. Gordon placed him under ar
rest when Dougherty pounced upon and
dealt him terrific blow in the face
The policeman was stunned for mo-
ment, but at once placed himself on the
defensive. Dougherty made his escane
and Daily was locked up subsequently
charge of assault. Justice O'DonneIl
this morning fined DAILY 50 and held
Dougherty in $500 bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
QUEER J. .fsEY JUS ICE.
II. c. Arthur Locked Up For Defending
Himse Frolo Rntflans.


John w. Hanlon, OF No. S8 Pamrapo
avenue, aud John McKelligau, of No. Sc
Pamrapo avenue Greenville, while drunk
yesterday. thought they had mort
gage on Ocean avenue. Hanlon accosted
Mr.. F. e. Arthur, of No. Sc Pearsall avenue
and tried to ''do HIM up" Arther. se
ing that he was getting the worst Of tue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Charles Gross Dead at Long Branch.

Charles Gross Dead at Long Branch.
The announcement of the death at Long
Branch yesterday OF Charles Gross, ex-
Water Register and ex-Councilman of
Hoboken, caused much sorrow among
his many friends and companions iu Ho-
bokeu. The Water Commissioners al a
Meeting tnis morning passed resolu tions
OF couuOleuce
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Wenther Indie tlons.

WASHINGTON, Dec %. 1884, Weather
for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey, aud
Eastern Pennsylvauia:-C1oud with
dense fog; light rain tonight; warmer
winds, changing to sourherly today, IN
creasing in force tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Charles Ahrend's Barn Burned.

The barn of Charles Ahrends. on the
New York Bay shore. Greenville, caught
fire yesterday. Truck No. 4 responded to
burned to the ground before the tiremen
arrived. Loss $500. No insurance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

Allow is our old friend c. getting
on"
B,-'.Very badly. The poor fellow has
a lot to put up with; besides, he has got
so thin! l am pretty lean myself. and
you are not exactly stout, hut Q. is thin
ner than beth of us put together Phil
adelpItid l qlttrer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22

For scrofula in every form Hoods Sarsaparilla
is a radical, relaoe remedy. IL has an un
equallsd record OF cures
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
SHUT OFF THE DRAFTS.


Death by Coal Gas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heinrich of Seventh street
and Willow avenue. Hoboken, retired
last night after filling the lighted stove
with coal and shutting off the drafts. They
were found unconscious by some tenants
in the same house, who were attracted by
the odor of the gas. A physician was
summoned and the couple were revived,
but hive not Thoroughly recovered from
the effects of their carelessness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-22
Hndson circuit Court.

Calendar Wednesday, December 70, 1891 Su-
preme and Circuit Court cases.
Nos. 4, T3. "a, 76.