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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
RAILROAD NOTES.

Fourteen tramps captured Pennsylva-
mia freight train at Murray street, Eliza
beth. on Thursday. climbing on the en-
gine as well as the cars, and threatening
the engineer. They struck out for the
woods at the sight OF a single policeman
approaching.
Another series Of games with checkers
is being played by Conductor Slack, of
Hackettstown, and Conductor Dargavei,
of Morristown. Last week the score
stood II to IL in favor Of the former
Conductor Trimmer, of the Morris &
Essex road. returned 10 his train on
Thursday after .wo weeks vacation, dur
ing which he visited Buffalo, Piainfield
and Chester with his wife.
The amount OF work being done at and
near Wayerley by the Pennsylvania and
the Lehigh Valley companies is stupen-
dous, and the force will be increased as
as soon the frost is ont OF the ground.
The Morris a. Essex Railroad has 40
engines in use, and each engine averages
half carload OF coal per day. The total
number of carloads of coal used during
the wear of S13 regular running days is
q. .910.-NorTtsf0ts Banner.
A freight depot and u new passenger
station will soon be erected IN Passaic by
the LsckawanHa- The present site on
bloomfield avenue viii De retained, al
though there + a strong desire 70 have
the station on Passaic avenue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
COST OF THE STATE MILITIA.
Quartermaster DonneIIy's Report for the
Past Year.


TRENTON, Feb. 26, 1s9I.-The militia ex-
penses tor the past year, as shown by the
report of the Quartermaster-Genera just
issued, amounted to Sl4S, ,5l6.4l, although
it is claimed that the expenses of the
National Guard for the year
fall considerably below those OF any year
since 1856. The apparent large increase in
the military expenses is accredited to di s.
bursements for bills contracted in the
purchase of camp and garrison eQuipage,
rifle practice expenses, camp expenses,
uniforms. &c.
The six days encampment OF the Second
Brigade, National Guard. at Sea Girt from
July ~ TO 26, cost the State, exclusive of
rifle practice, just S27, ,73L34 The main
tenance of the State camp grounds cost
81 ,298. 81 more, and the rifle range and
practice cost 81, ,s3l. So during the year.
The total number of Springfield breech-
loading rifles, calibre AS, the service arm
of the National Guard. belonging to the
State, is 1881, ,227 in the Arsenal and 8, ,704
in possession or organizations of the Ma
tional Guard, together with q su efficient
supply of accoutrements of the regula-
ton pattern. In addition to the breech-
leaders, the State possesses 9,749
muskets and rifles in serviceable con-
dition. but Of obsolete patterns, l, $50 of
which h ave been issued from time to
time, according to law, to posts of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and mill
tary academies and schools throughout
the State. There are Seven breech load
ing naval nowitzers, and four Gatling
guns in possession of gun detachments
and Calling gun companies.
There are 62,3S0 rounds Of ball cart
ridges stored at the various regimental
battalion and company headquarters
throughout the State, for use in case of
an emergency. This ammunition is re-
placed every year by fresh cartridges and
that taken sent to Sea Girt and expended
In rifle practice.
Quartermaster-G General DonnelIy ad-
vaHces the necessity of the State Legisla-
ture urging upon our Senators and men,
bers of Congress the advisability of the
change of such arms of obsolete patterns
as were in the possession of the militia of
the several States, for improved Spring
field rifles caliber 40 and supplies of the
necessary ammunition.
Great benefit would be derived from
such an act by the National Guard. as it
would enable the State to dispose
OF its large accumulation Of obsolete
arms to great advantage, and re-
arm the National Guard when neces-
sary without the large expendi-
ture that would otherwise be required,
either by direct purchase or by heayy
drafts on the appropriation ann ually set
aside by the general government for the
arming and equipping of the militia. 1t
would cost nearly fifty thousand dollars
for sufficient number or new rifles and
accoutrements to rearm and equip our
uniformed militia.
The expenses for the year at the Ar
senal were 90. 1884; for this IS, 53S 40 went
for sala ries
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
COULDN'T STAND THE ACCORDION.
But Justice Aidridge Decides That Mrs
McCarty Is All Right.

Mrs. Theresa Sheridan. a black eyed
and sharp featured woman, is the more or
less fortunate owner of House No. 81
Fleet street. This house has two tenants,
Mrs Ann Murray and Mrs. Ellen Nc
Carly. For nine months these two
tenants were the very best of
friends, but about Christmas time
they had neighborly quarrel
and since then have not divided the pie
with eacn other. A few weeks ago Mrs
Carly was very bad woman. She said
Mrs. McCartv indulged in sundry pints
of beer evenings and invited boys about
eighteen years old TO participate in this
luxury.
This. Mrs Murray told Mrs. Sheridan.
Carly, but worse-far worse than this.
Mrs. McCarty permitted the boys 10 play
on an accordion. When Mrs. Sheridan
heard this last frighIful aud horrible
news she shuddered in sympathy with
Mrs. Murray. and FASTENED 70 the apart
ments of Mrs. McCarty to give her notice
to quit the house. Mrs. McCarty did not
quit at all She was comfortable. ana
proposed TO remain so. II Mrs. Murray
did not appreciate the dulcet tones of an
accordian when it wrestled with Annie
Rooney, that was not Mrs. MeCarty's
fault, aud Mrs Murray could move If S he
wished to avoid il.
Mrs. Sheridan's sympathy for the suf-
fering Mrs. Murray increased at this an
nouncement, and she went to Acting
Police Justice Aldridge and complained
that Mrs. McCarty kept a diso-derly
house. A warrant was issued, and Mrs.
McCarty was arrested.
The examination took place today Mrs.
Sheridan, the owner, and Mrs. Murray,
the suffering tenant. were promptly on
hand at the police court. Justice Al
dridge, after listening TO the evidence,
showed his appreciation for good music
by saying that the boys had as much
right 10 play the accordion as the girl Ia
a rich mans house had to play the piano.
As for the beer-welI, the boys were ia 1t,
that was all
The evidence did not show the place to
be disorderiY house, conducted for ille-
gal purposes. He discharged Mrs. Nc
Carty from custody. Mrs. Sheridan be-
moansd the fact that she could not get
justice in thot court and declared she
would take the case 10 higher court.
Mrs. Murray, with visions or that accor-
dion in her mind, sadly returned home.
Mrs. Mccarthy made known the news TO
azh ho.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
M'ISTrRE-RoBISsOS.

A Brilliant Wedding at the Residences
Of the Brides Parents.
One Of the most brilliant weddings OF
the season was solemnized last evening
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rob
inson. No. 40s Ocean avenue.
The parties to the contract were Mr.,
Louis Mcintyre and Miss Laura Robin
sou Long before the hour for the cere-
mony the house was crowded with a brill
liant assemblage, who admired the ar
tistic decoration Of palms and smilax
that made the interior beautiful The
Rev. w. T.. George. Of the Lfuden Ave-
nue. NJ. Z. Church, officiated. The
bride wns given away by her brother,
Arthur Robinson Miss Annie Arm
strong acted rs bridesmaid. Mr.. William
Mcintyre was best man. The ushers
were Messrs. A. Armstrong. Charles Nc
lntYre, 4. Evenden and J. Dillaway. The
bride was attired In a superb gown Of
white faille silk with very long train
IL was bordered with founce Of Ouch
esse lace, cascades Of which were down
the sides aud across the front, inter-
spersed with sprays OF orange blossoms.
The corsaRe was cut v shape and was
fastened by large bunch OF white roses.
Over two hundred invitations had been
sent out aud the house was fairly packed
with guests. The bride was a vision OF
Dtauty IS ene STOOD surrounded
by her maids in the parlors, which
were profusely decorated with
yellow and pink roses and smilax, ban ked
upon the mantels, mirrors aud window
lodges The chandeliers and bannisters
were also trimmed with smflax
Schlund's Orchestra furnished music for
dancing Supper was served at midnight
by Morrow g. Day.
The bridal couple left this morning for
Niagara Falls. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. j.
Mcintyre, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcintyre,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leosch, MIR.
and Mrs. Beard. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Donald, Mr.. and Mrs Leacraft, Mr. and
Mrs A. Evenden, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Robin
SOD, Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. S. Kyle, Mrs. Cole
man. Mrs. Young, Mrs Thompson, Mrs.
Keegan, Mrs Walsch, Mrs Sea-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas.
Mrs. J. Mcintyre, Mrs. Florence.
Mr.. aud Mrs. c. Walsch, Mr. and Mrs.
Brooks. Miss Walsh, Eta Duhme, Ollie
Durdeu. Hattie Vreeland, G.. Armstrong,
Fannie 0utwater, A Young. Edith
Skif, A Anderson, NJ. Murra
Edith Jones. Jenny Caple, May Saybolt.
Messrs. Arthur NJ Duhme, John Pope,
A. and NJ Dalton. E. Mcintyre. Jacob
Mcintyre, NJ. Wylie, Alexander Mcintyre
and James Mcintyre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
LEHIGH'S LATEST.
New Route Following the
Morris Canal Line
Through the County.
is THE DITCH TO De FILLEDs
A Cut OF Through Lafayette TO Get
West Of Pacific Avenue.

The long talked OF and much denied BY
the company project Of the Lehigh val-
ley Railroad Company to utilize the Nor.
ris Canal for railroad purposes appears
about to be consumated. Articles for
the incorporation Of the Jersey City Belt
Line Railroad have been filed with the
Secretary Of State. The route OF
the new road is technically
described as beginning at a point
in the Morris canal east Of NH Greek In
Jersey City. and running thence through
Hudson county to point on the Newark
Bay at Linden avenue in Jersey City. The
road has branch beginning ar a point in
the canal west OF johnson avenue, and
running to where the Newark and New
York railroad crosses the Morris Canal.
The road is 10 be 1--WE and eight hundred
and twenty-nine thousandths miles, aud
the capital STOCK Is SCI, 600 The 1ocorpor-
ators named in the articles are David G.
Baird OF Beverly, n. j.. John Hood OF
Camden. Sidney Ward of Brooklyn,
James +. Schapperkotter of Philadelphia,
Frank r. Baldwin of Jersey City, and
Abram L Voorhis OF Newark
A glance at the map Of Hudson county
viii show that this proposed route fol-
lows the line OF the canal through the
county. The point east Of Mill Greek
where the road begins Is the new freight
yard at Grand street and Pacific
avenue. The branch which is mentioned
cuts OF the curve, resembling an elbow.
in the canal which sweeps around the
zinc works. This route viii enable the
company TO reach its filed in ground
which lies on the west side Of Pacific
avenue and which extends from Grand
street to the canal. It Is said that the COM
pany proposes TO maintain an extensive
coal depot there, and the citizens OF La
fayette have been alarmed over the pros
pect Of the company's crossing Pacific
avenue at grade. The comDnny has al
WAYS maintained that 1t did not propose
to lay tracks across Pacific avenue. aud
this seems 10 bear out their statement.
Articles Of Incorporation have been
filed with the Secretary OF State for an
other JERSEY City railroad This Is named
the Shore Line Railroad and consists OF
two spurs from point in the Lehigh VAL
ley's new branch through the country
near Pamrapo station out into the New
York Bay, a distance of 5000 feet.
The TWO spurs form 7, the shank rum
ming each side Of Mungo j. Currie's
grant. This is also branch of the L,e-
high Valley road, although the officers OF
that road say it is projected by the Penn
sylvania Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
THE COUNTY ROAD.
Freeholders Confer With Engineer Har
rison on Plans and Routes.

Freeholders Confer With Engineer Har-
rison on Plans and Routes.
The Freeholders' Committee on the
New County Road met yesterday in En-
gineer Harrison's Office and further con-
sidered the surveys that have been made
by the engineers. The plans submitted
for the committees approval exhibited q
route on the west side of the hill. This
Freeholder CoyIe demonstrated against.
He said that the new road would not run
through Hoboken, but he believed IL
ought to be constructed as near 10
Hoboken as possible. Mr.. Coyie
and mis- constituents demanded some
return for the money they will have to
pay to build the boulevard. He thought
the best way to recognize the claims of
Hoboken would be to have the north end
of the road go up the east side of the Hill.
His suggestion was warmly taken up by
the other members. and by unanimous
vote of the Committee Mr.. Harrison was
directed 10 prepare a map TOR Hoboken's
benefit. BY this change the road will
probably cross from the west side of the
Hill TO the east side, just above the Eie-
vafed Railroad depot. There is strong
probability that the route from the Ele-
waited road will be on the east side until
Highwood Park il reached.
The committee has determined to make
a selection OF route and final report
on March 10. When the report is made
maps will be filed and the public granted
hearings 10 express approval or disap-
proval and 10 offer suggestions for
changes in the line contemplated by the
Eraahol1Qre
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
A srirture OF oI.ti ana KoI.ki.

Justice Weed this morning held
Charles Olski, Of No. IS Essex street. for
larceny of ST from George Kolski, of No.
GO Sussex street, and kolskIs
wife for assault and battsr.1
Kolski works at the sugar house q
night Olski is regular visitor at hi
house. Kolski suspected intimacy be
tween Olski and Mrs. kolsd
Last night he returned home
early and found Olski and Mrs. Kolskf
getting ready for trip 10 New York. his
trunk had been broken open and slT taken
therefrom. Mrs Kolsk said Olski had
it. Kolski sailed into Olski and Mrs
KolsH sailed into Mr.. Kolski. Constable
O'Grady arrested Mrs Kolski and Olskl
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
WILL REPAIR SCHOOL NO. 10.
The street and water Board Ask s4oo
to Do This.

to DO This.
The Street aud Water Board held an
adjourned meeting this morning.
Clerk Bouton read notices TO the effect
that the proceedings in the matter of as
sessing Henry Isembeck for sewer in
Brown place, Garfield avenue and Sea-
view avenue and for sewer in Linden
avenue and Avenue 4 had been certiorar-
led. Also iu the matter OF assessing
David w. Oliver for sewer In Ocean and
G tor avenues. The notices were re-
ferred to the Corporation Counsel.
The bids recently received for construc-
tion of the St. PauPs avenue sewer were
all rejected on account of informalities.
The clerk was authorized to re-adyertise
for bids.
Several communications were received
from the Board of Trade calling attention
to condition OF streets.
Another was received from the Board
OF Education asking that School No. 10 be
put in proper sanitary condition as
soon as possible. A resolution
by Mr.. Dugan was adopted asking
the Board of Finance to appropriate S400
to connect the school with a main sewer.
John +. Madden was appointed to fill
the yacan cy in the Joint Sewer Commis-
sion, made vacant by th resignation of
Alderman Macarthur.
Wharfinger George Bremner was sus-
pended ana the clerk was Instructed 10
notify Mr. Bremner to hand in all books
and papers pertaining to- the Office of
" hartinger for examination by the Board.
Mr.. Bremner, it appears has not made
report in three months, although Obliged
to report monthly.
The contracts for building Schools
Nos % and "a were awarded as foliows;-
School No. 23-Michael Kelleher, mason
work, SIS, $50: ex Alderman Jewkes.
carpenter work, $40, 800; Philip Martin,
plumbing. S5,3i5.
School No. 24.-Thomas Kelly, mason
work, $25, 500: ex-Alderman Jewkes. car
penter work. sl5,95O Philip Martin,
plumbing, s6.123
A communication was received from
the National Water Supply Company CIV
ing notice that the company could secure
for. Jersey City n durable, ample and
clear supply of water at moderate cost,
either from ground or from surface
water bodies. The company agreed TO
send an expert to make thorough exam
ination of water sources. paying the ex-
pert for his time II the Board would pay
the experts hotel and railway bills. The
communication was referred.
The contract for improving Pearsall
avenue was awarded to Charles ONE ill.
Michael Mullery was awarded the con-
tract for constructing the Oc can avenue
sewer, and Patrick Ryan the contract for
improving Forest street.
The Board decided TO improve Fif-
teenth street, between Erie and Grove
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26

Albert McCully, twenty three years old,
Of No. "a Graham street is demented on
the subject of Christianity. He was
found by Policeman Ryerson of the Sew
enth precinct, wandering about the
street, and taken TO the station house
McCully has been attending Tor some
time a mission In lower New York, con-
Quoted by Miss Doran-
A short time ago he developed signs Of
insanity. His idea was that Miss Doran
was destined to become bis wife The
mania took possession of him to such an
extent that be began to press his suit to
that lady. He latterly became such a
nuisance that those in charge were COM
PEELED TO have him elected from the mis-
sion house, and the New York police
brought him across the ferry. Since then
he has been wandering about the streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
He stole a Glass Eye.

John Plumquest, of New York, was
tried in the Court Of Special Sessions to-
day on nine indictments for larceny.
The first indictment TO come TO trial was
for the larceny of glass eye, pass, a
coat. vest aud scarf pin.
The complainant was John Standish OF
No. PARK Avenue, Hoboken.
Mr.. Standish swore that a few days ago
he left his boarding house. In his hurry
to get to business he forgot to put his
glass eye in his head.
Plumquist soon afterward entered the
house and ransacked IL. taking anything
he could find. Three other boarders were
robbed before Plumquist reached tue
room of Standish and became fascinated
with the glass eye Why he stole the eye
did not come out in the trial
He had no use for II as q
substitute, but Prosecutor Noonan sug-
gested that he might have wanted It for
a case of emergency in the future. Plum
quest was convicted on all the indict-
ments and sent to State Prison for six
years
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
HOBOKEN'S COUNCIL.
Considerable Work Done
at Its Meeting Last
Night.

The Hoboken Council held an import :
ant nesting last night at which several
surprises we're sprung and the question Of
Sunday theatricals incidently brought up
but only to be squelched. All the men,
bers were present A communication
from William Bowes revealed a pretty
state OF affairs IL stated that although
be had demanded the fire house at the
corner Of Sixth and Washington streets
va Waieh he had had purchased some Ell, lime ago
pied the house. and refused
70 vacate. He threatened to
charge the city double the rent. C0un-
Gilman Timken said that the company
had been ordered out by the city some
time ago, and be said that IL a social club
met there still ne could not see how the
CITY Was responsible. After considerable
discussion the communication was re-
tered
A communication from the Mayor was
next read. ve5oing the appointment of
Thomas G0ode, Sr. as van driver. Al
though according to the city charter the
Mayor has not the power TO veto an ap-
pointment. the members lost sight OF the
fact, and Cnairnan Stanton called Coun-
Gilman Bewig to the chair and spoke
against the vote. The consequence was
that the appointment was confirmed by a
two thirds vote, Councilmen Erlenkoetter
and Ttmken alone voting in the negative.
Councilman Londrigan then offered an
ordinance providing for the better gov
ernment of cities. The ordinance passed
its tirst reading by title
IL provides that no person shall hold
more than one oaicial position under the
city government. ana all persons holding
more tnan one position after the passage
OF the ordinance are directed to resign, or
their extra position will be declared
vacant.
School Trustee Darcy, who will be ap-
pointed Clerk OF the Board of Education,
rendered his resignation as school trustee
Of the Third ward. and Luke X. Brandt
was appointed to I'LL the unexpired term.
Councilman Boncelet then started q
discussion about the Sunday theatre by
Offering a resolution asking wners the
petition that was talked about was. aud
asking what authority the Police Board
had in the matter
Councilman Erlenkoetter offered
substitute. 1t provided that the man a
gers Of the theatres that kept opea on
Sunday be cited TO appear before the
License Committee on next Monday and
show cause why their license should not
be revoked.
Councilman Boncelet. who is a saloon
keeper. was on his feet in au instant.
''rhe resolution should not pass" he
said. IF it does it will be the means of
closing up every saloon in the city"
Councilman Londrigan did not think
that the Board should take any action In
the matter until a protest against the
theatres would be made. The resolution
was then put TO vote and it
was defeated by vote Of to
4. Chairman Stanton who voted
against the resolution, explained his vote
by saying that he could not See how the
theatres were any more disorderly than
a great many other places aud he did not
believe in making fish Of one and flesh OF
another. An ordinance extending the
term Of the assistant city CLERK to three
years passed its first reading by title, and
the Board adjourned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26

The mild weather Of the past few dsys
will be followed by a severe cold wave
which is developing in North Carolina
aud is moving northeastward In the lake
regions and as far south as the Tennessee
Valley snow Is falling. There is rain in
all the States bordering on the Atlantic
Coast. Thefe Is very little fog down on
the bay, and incoming aud outgoing yes
sels are not impeded. The temperature
in this city this morning was 40 deg, but
exDectad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26
OPPOSED TO MARRIAGE


Au 1PAbOuG IN Tue G0f4y4 VAL 0A58 N
Chancery Today.
The famous Gordon will case was be-
fore Chancellor McGill this morning on
the application Of the contestants TO the 90
year old win, which was probated last
mouth, TO have the probate
opened The Chancellor ordered that
the viii should be admitted 20
solemn probate. That is, the witnesses
should be produced for cross-exanina-
ton by the contestants counsel
Several new parties were represented,
among them Count Richard Ruysaners,
of the Chateau Won ValKinberg, Staeg,
Holland, who was very attentive to Mr.
Gordon's daughter Elinor when she
was in Europe. The Count wanted
to marry Miss Gordon, buE
she was opposed to matrimony, although
she was very fond Of the Dutch nobie-
man.
Upon her death she left him four ftfths
of the portion Of her fathers estate which
she inherited under the original distribu-
ton of Mr.. Gordon's estate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26

Constable Graham this morning ar
rested Benjamin Yalinski. the shoe dealer
at No. 1S1 YorK street, for assault
and battery on Isaac Freeman.a a workman
In his employ Freem1n asked Naiinskf
for IS which he clEimed was due him.
Valinsh said he wonld not pay Free
man until his job was eomplele-
The two men fought and Nallnskf
elubbed Freeman. A hearing Of the
charges are now going on before Justice
Weed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-26

Vice Chancellor Pitney took testimony
this morning in the dispute over the
Fashion Stud Farm near Trenton.
Henry y. Smith. noted Wall street
bear" owned the property, but trans
ferred 1t TO his wife In 1855. Subsequently
be was tossed out of sight in "bull''
he suspended payment. The as
signee of Heath & Co., his
brokers. whom he owed $685., SIG. 50,
brought suit to have the deed set aside.
Mrs. Smith claims that she receive the
property In lieu Of dowry in other lands.