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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
ALL INDIAN SLAYERS.
For Want of SaVages They
Practiced on Them
selves.
BUFFALO BILL AND TEXAS JACK.
One is in Jail aud the Other in
Bed Nursing Wound From a
Little Toy Pistol.

Charlie Brannigan. very fearful and very
fearful, faced the awful front of Police
Justice O'Donnell this morning to answer
charge of having shot his companion.
Andrew leg, the ten-year-old son of Got
lieb leg. Of No. IA First street. AS DR..
Mclaughlin, who attended leg. certified
that the youngster was too i'll to appear
in court for some time, the case was adj
journed to September 9.
The affair grew out of the consuming
ambition Of the boys to emulate the glar
ing deeds of Buffalo Bill. Texas Jack.
Arizona Joe, New Mexico Pete and other
modern heroes whose exploits are set
forth in current half-dime literature.
They organized two bands of Indian
exterminators and for want of better
ponies upon which to seek their foes
they Sc lected the vacant lot at Green and
First street as the theatre of their actions
and there pitched their tents. They pro-
cured some barrel slaves and old Tires
and lumber and erected a sort of hut
which they could all squeeze into with
much trouble.
Indians were scarce in that vicinity and
so last night they concluded to make war
on each other. Armed with primitive
Fourth Ward weapons they prepared
for battle.
OfEN WARFARE.
Leaders were chosen and Brannagan
was elected to lead one side. because
he possessed the only real weapon in
the crowd, toy pistol which carried
bullet about the size of very small
French pea. His title of authority was
Buffalo Bill" and his opponent mar
shalled his foes under the pseudo of
"Texas Jack"
When the battle was at its height
young leg, who was on the outside of the
crowd as sisting Texas Jacks crowd by
yelling, felt pain in his groin and upon
examining the spot found that
he was slightly bleeding. He ran
home and told his parents, who sum-
moned DR.. Mclaughlin. The physician
dug the leaden pea out of the boys groin
and said that owing to the place in which
the wound was received, it might prove
dangerous, and ordered the lad kept quiet
ard in bed for some time.
Brannigan and his pistol was at once
blamed for the wound and Detective
Pearson took the valiant chief of scouts
into custody.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
GENERAL GRUBB.
Republicans Will Turn Out to Welcome
Him Home.

Republicans Will Turn Out to Welcome
Him Home.
General Grubb is expected home to-
morrow and his Republican friends will
turn out to receive him. Jersey City and
Newark will take the lead in the demon
stration. 1t is expected that at least
two hundred enthusiasts will assemble at
the rooms of the Indian League, Newark.
and then come to this city by the Penn
sylvania Railroad. The column will be
headed by military" band under the
leadership of Mr.. Voss and each man in
the line will wear handsome blue
silk badge. decorated with gold
letters and picture of General
Grubb. On their arrival here they
will march to the headquarters of the
Republican League on'York street. There
they will meet the local contingent and
march to the dock. where the entire party
will board one of the iron steamers. 1t is
expected that the boat will leave this city
between ten and eleven O'Clock. The
steamer is expected at Fire Island during
the morning, and the party to welcome
him expect to meet the steamer in the
lower bay. A permit to enables commit
tee to leave the boat and board the in
coming steamer has been secured, also a
permit to enable General Gruhb to join
his many friends on the iron steamboat
Several very handsom floral pieces will
be presented to Mrs. and Miss Grubb.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
SEWELL DlNED.
His Friends Do Him Honor at Cam
den Without Help From B.
Harrison.
Special to the Je,sey city Ne,os.


CAMDEN, Sept. 4. 1s91.-Last night Gen.
eral William J. Sewell was given testi-
monial of the esteem in which he is held
by his friends, at Morgan Hall. Camden.
He was entertained at banquet. the oc-
casion being the safe return of the Gen.
eral from his European trip
To properly receive such distinguished
citizen OF Camden, there were judges,
lawyers and legislators of both State and
municipal government, and prominent
citizens from many sections of the State.
who gathered to honor the guest of the
evening. A reception was held in the
Masonic Lodge room. where the Gen eral
received the congratulations of his many
friends, and at half-past seven process
sion was formed, headed by General
Sewell and Mr.. A. G.. Cattell. which
marched to the banquet hall. On the
lower floor of Morgan Hall there was a
scene Of SURPRISING beauty. The large
room was everywhere festooned with
plants and flowers. An orchestra con-
cealed in bower of roses was on the
stage discoursing sweet music.
THE BANQUET.
Ex-senator Ca.rell presided at the table
which ran across the hall in front of the
stage. At his right was the honored
guest Of the evening, Major General
Sewell. AT the left of the presiding off,
GER was Mr.. c. A. Bergen, and the
others at the table of honor were the
son, E. B. Geddes, Mr.. E. Amber Arm
strong. Senator Martin, Mr.. j. H. Gas
kill, Mayor Pratt of Camden, Charles
Hendrickson, John L. Murphy of the
State Gazette. and l.. I. Derousse. The
speech-making was begun by ex-senator
Cattell, who spoke of the love and esteem
in which the General was held by Repub-
licans and Democrats alike. who were
present to testify to their friendship. His
remarks were often interrupted by ap-
plause, and when he concluded with an
eloquent peroration of the Generals SER
vices to his State and country, men
jumped on the seats, waved napkins and
cheered until they were hoarse.
GENERAL sEwELL'S REPLY.
AS the General arose to reply, the cheer
ing was renewed and his mauy happy hits
and patriotic sentiments were rapturous-
ly applauded. He BEGAN by referring to
his happiness in returning home to his
friends. He had travelled through Eu-
rope, where they have antiquities and
have their men leading an easy life in the
barracks. while their womep-those gen.
tie beings whom Americans veherate as
goddesses--were harnessed with beasts of
burden to the plow.
With all OF his good treatment, he was
more taan glad to get back to that one
great country-the one in which all true
Americans live. He concluded by saying
that verbal thanks for such o reception
and such an exhibition of love from his
friends of all professions and of all polit-
ical faiths, would sound hollow. His
heart, however, responded and he would
ever cherish it as one of the brightest in
his existence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
HAD A KNIFE.
But Hoboken officials Gave Him No Ii
cense to Use 1t.

hut Hoboken officials Gave Him No Ii
cense to Use 1t.
Tho life Of poundkeeper is not
happy one in any city, hut the pound
keepers life is particularly unhappy in
Hoboken. None but pugilist would
venture to accept the position
in that city. George Curtis, the recently
appointed official, is a fearless young fell
low, and he has couple Of worthy assist
ants.
Yesterday the poundmen invaded the
upper portion of Madison street, known as
Lit le Italy. The poundmen are not afraid
of the Malta, and when they saw
an Italians horse roaming about
they promptly impounded the animal
Joseph Beppi. an aged Italian, owned the
horse. He followed with an open knife
in his hand. The poundmen did not like
the sight of the knife, and while
one of them held the horse the
other two promptly knocked the
Italian down and punchedi him in the
face several times. Then they handed
him over to Policeman Weeks aud the
Italian was brought to the police station.
This morning the Italian showed the
Recorder several Jumps on his head where
he had been beaten and the Recorder dis
charged him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
ROD AND GUN.

The recent heavy rains have made the
upper Passaic so muddy that fishing is
out OF the question for week orten days.
The delaware, too. Is quite muddy, but
this rapid stream clears itself quickly and
there is no reason why bass fishing should
not De good this week. Until a week ago
the fishing was reported to be excellent
at Dingman's Ferry and the Water Gap.
There was big fishing at Barnegat Bay
last week Thousands of weaktish were
taken. The fishing should last another
month.
Greenwood Lake is once more clear.
The purging has stopped and the fish are
biting better than ever. There is good
still fishing now on the sandbars near
Storms Island and Lakeside. and it will
improve next month and last until late in
October.
Fishing for founders or plaice is re-
markably good just now in Shark River.
For more than week there has been
no good bluefishing at the Long Island
resorts ana few weakfish have been taken
at Great South Bay. The weakfishing
has been poor in New York Bay and
Staten Island Sound, too, for several days,
but few pig fish have been taken on
squids by the off-shore fishermen at Sea-
bright.
Always make large allowances for ex-
aggeratlon when you read of thousands
of brook trout placed in New jersey
waters by the State Fish Commissioners.
The fishing banks boats are well pat
ronized on every trip and the catches of
sea bass and flukes are frequently large.
John Smith. of Browns Hotel at Green
wood Lake, has heretofore had the credit
of catching the largest fish of the year at
Greenwood Lake, but he seems to have
dropped behind this season and all the
glory is falling to little VIII Garrison. He
rowed the boat in which a bass weighing
6L pounds was caught on Tuesday. On
the previous week he r0wed for u man
who caught seven-pounder, and he was
with Mr.. Sloan when he caught the fish
which came within two ounces of ten
pounds. Thomas Garrison's best catch
this season was five pourder.
Old Morris Decker, of Hopatcong. does
not fish with anybody now. He goes out
alone and catches fish for sale, and it
is said that he mutters and growls en-
vlously when a visitor catches decent
fish within sight of his boat. His son
George is said to fish almost exclusively
for Mr. Frothingham while tine latter is
away, and with him when he is at tn
lake. Mahlon Decker fishes more steadil :
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
DEPLETED THE SHED.

Seen With the Goods and Fairly Con-
nected With the Shed.
Howard jackson, sixteen-year-old
youth, who lives at No. 3l1 Fourth street,
was held in 5000 for the Grand Jury by
Police Justice O'Donnell this morning
for entering woodshed on the premises
of Mrs. Ed Smith of No. 3O914 Fourth
street, and making away with lot OF
household goods that had been stored
there during Mrs. Smiths absence in the
country. The value of the goods taken
amounted in all TO about two dozen fruit
jaws. Several wash tubs, a lot of tools, and
a croquet set. William and Herbert Car
roll of No. 316 First street, two small boys,
were witnesses against Jackson. Some
of the goods, including the croquet set,
were found at their home and were re-
turned. The Carroll boys said jackson
gave them the goods. George Henry of
No. 63 Cole street saw Jackson coming
ont of the alley with n lot of the goods.
;but did not see'him enter OF emerge from
the woodshed. The theft took place in
July. Counsellor Dennin represented
jackson in the First Police Court this
morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
LAID TO REST.
Edward Linn Borne to New York
Bav Cemetery.

Edward Linn Borne to New York
Bav Cemetery.
The funeral of the late Edward Linn,
who committed suicide at Taylor's Hotel
Tuesday night, took place from his late
residence, No. 3O5 Varick street, this
morning. Notwithstanding the funeral
was to have been private, a large number
of the dead mans friends gath cred at
the services Rev. MIR. Johnson
of the Hackensack Second Dutch
Reformed Church, oficiated. The SER
vices were simple, consisting mainly Of
the reading of Scripture and two hymns
by the minister.
The body was buried in the New York
Bay Cemetery. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. Dyer Pearle Of the New York
Stock Exchange, J. E. Hulshizer of the
Produce Exchange, w. B. jenkins. James
Throckmorton, James Clarke and George
Smith, all intimate associates. The body
rested in handsome black cloth-covered
casket, with silver plate on top in
scribed, edward Linn, died September
2, 1891, aged 40 years" A dozen or more
coaches filed with friends of the family
followed the body to the grave.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
SNAKE HILL.
Shall a Stage Coach Run to the
County Institutions or Not?

The Board of Freeholders met last
night and were in session for half an hour.
A committee from the Township Com
mittee of Kearnv was received. The COM
mittee requested the Freeholders to con-
struct culvert at John street. The matter
was referred to the Committee of North
Bridges.
Coroner James Murrer asked the Board
for permission to run stage for public
convenience from the Court House to the
entrance to the County's grounds at
Snake Hill. This is an Improvement
much needed, for people desiring to reach
Snake Hill must either go to Hoboken
and ride over the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad or walk There
Is but one train in the morning that
stops at the Secaucus station, and If
people miss that they are left until after
noon, and if they go then must probably
walk back. Murrer proposes to run his
stage at least twice day on advertised
time.
As soon as the petition was read Free
holder Pfngsten fnterposed an objection
and made long disjointed speech about
everything else imaginable than the
stage route, and insisted that the petition
should be referred to the Committee on
County Institutions.
Freeholder Tierney asked to have it
placed in the hands of the Committee on
Public and County Roads.
Freeholder Nelson declared that the
permission should be given Mr.. Murrer
particularly, as Murrer could run his
stage without the permit, the road being
public property
Freeholder Kimmerly said Mr.. Nelson
expressed his views, and Mr.. Pfingsten
In another speech, as much to the point
as a circle, declared that Freeholders
could not be too careful about giving
rights and franchises away and warted
to know what the county would get for
1t.
Freeholder Ellis said he saw no reason
for haste, and after great deal more use
less talk and waste of energy the Board,
after several votes, finally referred the
petition to the Committee on County In
.stitutions. 1t was noticed that Director
Braggemann opposed the petition when
he yeted.
Warden Grimes of the Penitentiary re-
ported that there We're In that Institution
during August 220 male and 81 female
prisoners and 81 employees. The average
cost per inmate for the month. was
$5.57 9-10.
DR.. King, Superintendent of the Asy-
lum, reported ll6 male and ia female
inmates, and 30 employees for the same
month. The total cost to keep them was
So, 1917. 65, and the average cost SO. 91
Warden Ryan, in his report of the
Aims House for August, said there were
224 male adults and III male minors
there. There were 1877 female adults and
n female minors. In the institution were
27 employees, total of 626 persons. The
cost to keep them was S5,41374. The
average cost, $S.642.3
The Board authorizes the Committee
on Court House and Jails to expend s425
to furnish the new Grand Jury and wit
ness rooms. and adjourned to meet at
four O'Clock next Thursday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
DESPERATE SrRUGGL E.
A Lady Attacked by an Infuriated
Negro.

Negro.
Special to the jersey CITY Netos.
ELIZABETH, Sept. 4. 1S91.-A negro,
named Hudson Green. yesterday entered
the house of Isaac Phillips, New York
banker, who lives here, and attempted to
assault Mrs. Phillips. She fought des-
peratelv and her screams were heard by
c. w. Downes, who lives nearby. He
ran to her assistance and grabbed the
negro and a fierce struggle ensued. The
man drew razor, with which he severed
Downes' finger, making him release his
hold, and then dashed out of the house
pursued by Downes.
Green rap into an old rookery on South
Broad street, where he hid himself. A
big crowd surroundedsthe house, SO that
he could not escape, and there were
shouts Of lynching. Officers Eckert and
Smith found Green secreted in a corner
of the attic. He was dragged out amid
the yells of the crowd, and it was all
the officers could do to prevent them
tearing the prisoner away and dealing
summarily with him. He was taken to
Police Headquarters and locked up.
Downes nearly tainted from loss OF
blood and had to he taken to the City
Hospital. where the physicians ampu-
tated his right index finger. Mrs. Phil
lips is completely Frustrated from the
fright she received. Green, who has
bad reputation, was today committed for
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
SYRIAN BEAUTIES

Made an Inn pressiens on Justice KIM
merly--Eoyle's Lost Chance.
Afife Abourkater, fifteen years old, and
Bedie Abourkater, seventeen years old.
two bright eyed beauties from Zahle. Sy-
ria, were before Justice Kimmerly
this morning for selling fancy articles
without a license.
1-They are sisters and live at No; 1111s
Washington street, New York.
preston by laughing good
naturedly in the prisoners pen.
Neither could speak English, but
through an interpreter both said
they had not succeeded in sell
ing anything when arrested. Justice
Kiminerly was quite pleased with
their smiling faces and good
natured replies and discharged
them on their promise to Immediately re :
turn home. Before leaving the hand
somer of the two girls wanted to know il
Andy Boyle was the Judges brother aud
asked also if Andy was married. She
seemed disappointed when told he was,
but frightened up considerably when
told that one wife didn't make much diff
ference in this country.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
GOT THE HAT.
And All but the Tramp are In Ch hase-
He Leads.

And All but the Tramp are In Cha
He Leads.
A hatless man entered Umbrella Maker
Larne's establishment on Newark ave-
nue. this morning and said he haa just
come out of the City Prison. He asked
Mr.. Larne to give him an old hat. Mr.,
Larne rememb bered he had left an old hat
at Halter Clinton's, and gave the man an
order for it. Mr., Clinton was not in.
The man entered Mr.. Clinton's store and
said:-"Here's an order for hat.n The
clerk glanced at it carelessly. noticed
Mr.. Larne's signature and fitted up the
tramp with one of his best hats. The
tramp walked out. Mr.. Clinton is after
his clerk, the clerk is after Mr.. Larne and
Mr.. Larne is after the tramp. The Joke
Of 1T was the man had not been In the
City Prison. Mr.. Larne will probably
have chance to preach to TIE fellow in
Snake Hill before long.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
STILL HANGS FIRE.
Willing Workers Seem to Object to All
Jurisdiction.

Willing Workers Seem to Object to All
Jurisdiction.
The wrsngle between j. H. Peloubet
and j. Wesley Bothem Of the Willing
Workers was to have been continued in
the First District Police Court this morn
ing, but was postponed until next
Friday morning, Police Justice
O'Donnel refusing to hear the case until
he satisfied himself tnat he had
jurisdiction, which had been re-
ferred to him by Justice of the
Peace Allen. Mr.. Bothem had been
arrested on warrants issued by Justice of
the Peace Allen as disorderly person
and for calling Mr.. Peloubet names.
Lawyer Griffin, who represented Mr..
Bothem, urged that Justice Allen had no
right to hear the case. inasmuch as he
disliked Bothem and had threatened
to get square with him. Justice Allen
referred tine case to Justice O'Donnell,
and this morning Mr.. Griffin urged
that Justice O'Donnell had no
right to hear the case, so
referred Counsellor Ryerson said he
would produce law enough next Friday
to show Justice O'Donnell that he had a
right to hear the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
SIXTEEN MEN ANNInILATED.

Terrible Disaster at Michigan Dyna-
mite Factory.
WHITE PIGEON, Mich, Sept. 4, 1s91.-A
dynamite factory near here. owned by f.
A. Reynolds & Co.. exploded last night.
There were sixteen men and twenty tons
of dynamite in the building, a three
story brick structure. The place was
blown to atoms and the men were simply
annihilated. Not trace of them is to be
found. 1t is impossible to ascertain their
names as all the books were destroyed.
The conclusion in White Pigeon was
awful and citizens We're badly frightened.
Goods in the stores were thrown.from the
shelves and houses rocked TO and fro.
The spire of the German Lutheran
Church fell with loud crash, and the
walls of several buildings are cracked and
damaged
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04

than George or his father, and with more
success than either. it is said.
Charles Cook, a twelve year old New
ark boy, caught a bass Weighing 3-4
pounds at Macopin Lake one day last
week while fishing from the shore.
Great changes have been made at
Wawayanda Lake since Mr.. Wilder
bougnt the property. He has put Johu
in charge at the lake. and has removed
many of the unsightly old buildings and
renovated many others. miscuous
fishing has ceased. and everything is be-
ing done to encourage the propagation of
the bass. Wild rice has been sown to at
tract wild ducks, aud the game in the
surrounding woods is protected from law
breakers and trespassers
Some fine catches of large bluefish
were made off the Jersey coast last week.
Commissioner White, OF Seabright.
caught over 1900 pounds of bluefish and
sea bass during Monday and Tuesday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
NEW JERSEY VETERANS.
Thirtieth Regiment Reunion at Somer-
Vile Yesterday.

Thirtieth Regiment Reunion at Somer-
Vile Yesterday.
Special to the Jerseu Citu Neaos.
y SOME RvILLE, September 4, 1S91.-This
town was profusely decorated with bunt-
ing yesterday, and the sound of martial
music was heard. The veterans of the
Thirtieth Regiment, New Jersey Volun-
teers, held their first reunion, and the
people of three counties participated. The
Survivors of the regiment met at the
court house and formed permanent Or
ganizatiop, and were then conveyed to
Veghte's Woods. where there was grand
clambake and speaking. The Thirtieth
Regiment was largely composed of Somer-
set men, five Of the companies, namely,
A, E. F, and K, being organized in the
county. Companies d and G were organ
lied in Hunterdon county, and Com panies
B, and III were organized in Union
county.
The regiment was mustered in at Flen-
ington by Samuel NJ Sprole. There were
thirty-nine officers and 972 non-commis.
stoned officers and privates. They left
the State on September 80, 1869.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
TRAIN ROBBERS

a Detective Shot in Califor mia Last
Night.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 1S9l.-Two men
last night held up the Los Angeles ex-
press near Moesto. Detective Harris, who
was on the train, in endeavoring to
drive them off was fatally shot. The
robbers on being refused admittance to
the express car exploded bomb against
it. making large opening. The shoot
ing of Harris made them nervous
for after throwing the bomb they left
without securing any plunder. A posse
of sixty men is in pursuit of the muir
derers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-04
STILL NO MONEY!.
Hallinger's Aunt Denies the Statement
of sTr. Motley.

Hallinger's Aunt Denies the Statement
of Mr.. Motley.
Murderer Hallinger was in a state of
excitement and anger when seen by
JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter this
morning. He had just fin
ished reading q letter from
his aunt at Bowling Green, w. Va, say.
ing she had not received cent of the
money which was given to Pastor Motley
to hand to her. This is the second letter
bearing the refrain, "No DUST"
Hallinger is anxious to have an inter-
view with Pastor Motley. He wants an
explanation from that gentleman con-
cerning the uses to which he put the
money. Motley has already stated that
he gave the money to Hallinger's aunt.
This statement Hallinger refuses to be-
lieve, He will not credit the reverend
gentlemans word. If he ever has Pastor
Motley within reaching distance it will
not be well for that gentleman.