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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
TnE CHANGES an STATE HOUSE
Plans for the Assembly Chamber Being
Drawn by Assembiyman Moyian.

Plans for the Assembly Chamber Being
Drawn by Assembiyman Moyian.
Assembiyman Movlan, who is an arcni-
tect and civil engineer, is preparing the
plans for the new Assembly Chamber at
Trenton. under instructions from the
Governor.
The new chamber will be 81 feet by 118,
outside measurement, while the present
one is "a by 70 feet. The outside walls
will be raised Is feet over the present
height. thus giving a loftier dome and
affoIding means for improving both the
light and the ventilation. The main en-
trance to the chamber win be from the
north side, and the Speaker will sit In
the south.
Another extension will fleet the
Executive Chamber and Supreme Court
room. The Court has not sufficient room
at present. and the Governor does most
of his work in the main reception room.
The idea Is to make the extension 20 by "a
feet, which will give the Governor a
working room with southern exposure,
and will give the judges upstairs pri-
yate apartment for conference
The old Assembly Chamber which Is
now being torn down was built durin z
the years 1871 and 1872. under the direc-
ton of Charles r. Olden. Thomas j.
Striker and Lewis Perrine, commission
ers appointed for the purpose.
The Senate chamber, on the opposite
side of the capitol, was built at the same
time and by the same committee. Both
were erected at a cost OF $50, 600.
State Superintendent OF Public E1uca-
tion K. o. Chapman will have to vacate
his Office and will take temporary quar-
ters in the Office OF the Engrossing Clerk
of Senate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
70 support his wife Justice Davis paroled
him for four weeks.
PRESIDENT FEEXBY AGAIN.
Police Board ReorganiEsd-Three Moaths
Police Work.

Police Board Reorganized-rhreeM Moaths
Police Work.
The Police Board met yesterday after
noon and reorganized by electing John p.
Feeney president Commissioner Kelly
cast his vote soiidly for Mr.. Feeney.
BY resolution the duties of the new Su-
perintendent Of Police were prescribed as
those heretofore performed by the Chief,
and the Chief will hereafter perform the
duties Of Inspector. The resolution went
into effect this morning.
Chief Of Police Benjamin Murphy's
quarterly report showed that during Jan
uary, February and March of this year,
there had been 1,517 arrests OF them 513cul-
prits were c0mmitted,4 ,45 bailed. .13l fined ,e5
delivered to other authorities and 40 dis
charged. The whites numbered /, ,433,
coiored, 81 The number who had trades
were ga; with no trades, 1.243. The males
numbered 1852, females, l55. The total
amount of property stolen was IS, 563, OF
which 81 ,2s5 was recovered. Amount Of
money collected as fines, $500; number Of
ambulance calls. 166; lost children, 50; ac-
cidents, ia; doors and windows found
open, l0l; persons found sick on the
streets, aS; dead bodies found on the
streets. %; dead animals removed from
tie streets, COZ.
a rumor was afioat last evening that
while the Police Board had at the after
noon meeting declared that the Chief
should hereafter perform the regular
duties OF Inspector. a new Inspector was
nevertheless to be appointed, aud that
Captain Kelly Of the Second precinct was
TO be selected, and Sergeant Newton pro-
NOTED to the Captaincy. This report is
denied around Police Headquarters.
superintendent Smith says he believes
there is not the slightest foundation for
The rrnlnr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
OUR GRUBB

The Experiences of the United States
Minister at the Spanish Court.
The recent doings of General E. Burd
Grub, the United States Minister to the
Court of Spain, are highly interesting to
those plain American citizens whose op-
portunities for foreign travel and snaps
at the government expense are limited.
General Grubb was sent to Spain by
President Harrison as a consolation for
his defeat in 1888 or 1889 for the Office of
Governor of New Jersey. General Grubb
when he went to Spain took along in
his trunk his dress suit, his modest
uniform as General of the United States
Army-his by virtue of his position as a
diplomat-and also his uniform as Cap
tain of the First City troop of Philadelphia.
To saw that General Grub0 has been Civ
ing the Spaniards points on the art Of
cutting dash is stating it mildly. Grubb
seems to have appeared in the Castilian
firmauent blazing meteor of how not to
do it. Recently there was reception at
the Royal Alcazar 10 which the Court
sent out 5000 invitations Gru6b
made the dons and hidalgas
rub their eyes. The reporter for La
EDochd in the morning issue said
limited States Minister General Grubb,
whose brilliant uniform, that OF captain
of the First City troop of Philadelphia,
called the attention of every eye for its
novelty and excellence of style" That
uniform consisted Of blue jacket, which
surmounted white tights, allowing the
eve to gaze upon the beefy contour OF
General Grubb's ample legs down TO the
knee, where a pair Of jackboots begin
| their downward reach. The waist is en-
compassed by red, white and blue belt.
and on the shoulders are silver epaulets OF
| dazzling brilliancy. Over the blue back
ground of the jacket, especially on the
| sleeves, is scattered q regular milky way
| of silver stars, flowers and buttons, while
surmounting all is bear skin helmet hat
| two feet high. AS the United States min
fster entered the Royal Alcazar ne must
have attracted attention, as the reporter
saws, for he is quite six feet tall in his
pajamas. Philadelpnians, who have seen
| the First City troop on parade, manifest
no surprise that General Gruob should
have attracted attention.-SprinGfet
ReDltbLicdu.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
VIOLENCE THREATENED.
The Striking Brickiayers Are Growing
Desperate-Poiice Alert.

The Striking Brickiayers Are Growing
Desperate-Police Alert.
Contractor Kelleher, who is doing the
work at the new public school building
on Virginia avenue, West Bergen, is
meeting with considerable trouble with
the striking bricklayers, A committee OF
the strikers. five in number, visited the
new bricklayers at the school on ias :
Tuesday, and threatened them with bodily
harm If they refused TO stop WORK Inc
new men, fearing trouble, stopped, and
no work mas been done on the building
since.
Contractor Kelleher was able to ascer-
tain the name Of but one of the commit
tee. who, he says, was John Dooley,
the chairman of the Arbitration Com
mittee- The men who were working on
the building came from the southern part
of this State. They have returned to
their homes. Mr.. Kelleher is not dis
couraged, however, and will continue to
fight the strikers. -.
He was seen by JERSEY CITY NEWS
reporter this morning be said, II am
more determined than ever to keep up
the fight. will have force or men az
work Monday morning who will not be
bulldozed into resigning their positions.
The strikers have succeeded In getting
nv old force TO quit work, but should
they try the same tactics ON the new
force they will meet with a warm recep-
tion. IL they try TO pick quarrel, my
men wifi accommodate them, and, with
the assistance of the police, will give
them red hot time"
The full force OF men is at work at the
Ziug Work building in Lafayette, and the
work Is being pushed rapidly. Inc
strikers have not yet approached the men:
The strikers are getting desperate and
NAV cause trouble at any time. Chiel
Murphy is watching them, however. and
will be on hand as soon as there are any
si0ns of q disturbance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
THE ODD FELLOWS FAIR.

Status of the Contest.-ronight is the
Last
The success of the Odd Fellows fair
last night was most marked. DELEGATIONS
were present from Hoboken and Bayonu g
lodges. Van Houten Post, G. A K, leads
In the contest for the silk flag, followed by
the O'Neill Association. Myrtle lodge
leads for the banners with Evergreen
second. Jersey City lodge leads in the
race for the gavels with Mechanics good
second; Hudson, third; Harmony En-
campment, fourth; Garfield, 65. filth;
sumner, 1S0. Sixth.
The sword contest for Patriarchs' Mill
tanr stands:-Captain Wehr. of Canton
Keihe, first; W. +. Day, second; w. G.
Johnson, third.
The handsome regalia for Past Officer
of the Odd Fellows Lodge stands;-P. G.
w. A. Bickell, first; p. G.. James Hall,
second; p. G. w. N. Allen, third; z. G.
w. Z. Day and p. G. J. n. Whitford be-
Ing even.
The race for the Association gayels
stands:-Sumner outing CtUo. first;
Court Hamilton, A. o. F.. second.
Tonight will be the last night Of the
fair
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
TIE RAILWAY WAR.
Truce Under Arms Is the Status Quo mt
the Grifing Iron Works.

Aruco Luder arms Is tne status quo nj
The Grifing Iron Works.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Central Railway secured an order
restraining the Lehigh Valley Com
pany from interfering with its
tracks and fence on the strip of land
lying along the Morris Canal. between
Communipaw avenue and the embank-
ment of the Newark and New York Rail-
way, large force of workmen were
housed at the Griffing Iron Works last
night to prevent the Lehigh Valley en-
ployes. who were stationed In a scow.
from tearing down the fence. which has
nav become bone Of contention.
Captain McKaig has but two officers on
duty at the scene Of the trouble, and they
have orders only TO stop any one who
attempts to lay track across Communi-
paw avenue.
Roadmaster Higgins. Of the Central
Railway, has force of seveniy-five men
still working on the tracks laid up to
Communlpaw avenue, and 1t Is very evil
dent the tracks are being laid to-day.
The Lehigh Valley empioyessare still
widening the tow path, and a single track
is to be laid on it TO connect With the
tracks north of Pacific avenue as soon as
possible.
The Central Railway officials undoubt-
edly expect sharp move on the part of
the Lehigil Valley officials. as Roadmasier
Higgins is to be kept on duty with
large force of men at the iron
WORKS until the fight for the possession
of the desired strip of land Is settled in
the courts. The Dehigh Valley employees
are also to be kept on duty day and night
to present any further encrnachment on
their property by the rival company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
KILLED BY THE -ARGUsp FIRE.
Buffalo Lawson Dies from the Effects of
Exposure.

Buffalo Lawson Dies from the Effects of
Exposure.
The Fire Board held regular meeting
yesterday afternoon with Commissioners
Kern and Henderson present. Superin-
tendent Brown was also there, and re-
ceived an unlimited number of congratu-
lations upon his appointment. Several
applications for permission to erect frame
houses were received. An invitation was
received from Empire Hose Company of
Hoboken to participate in the ceremonies
OF unyeiling the Firemens' monument on
Decoration Day. Chief Conway reported
that during the month there were forty
four alarms, ten of which were bell
alarms He also reported the death Of
Buffalo Thomas II. Lawson from expos
ure at the argus fire. Lawson died on
April 16. The loss on fires for the past
month was sl63,35 upon which there
was an insurance of S152, ,S64.
DR.. Saunders reported twelve sick
horses treated, six OF which are still un-
der treatment. On resolution of Commis-
sioner Henderson hose not TO cost more
than $500 was ordered purchased, and at
the instance OF Commissioner Kern w.
A. Baker was ordered 10 vacate old No.
10 Engine House on South street. War
rants wera ordered drawn to the amount
of <62 AT for salaries
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
Hard ON the Poor workman.

The case OF John H. Foley against the
Jersey City Electric Light Company was
tried Yesterday in the United States Cir
cult Court, at Trenton, before Judge Ed
ward /. Green and jury, and resulted
in a Judgment in favor of the defendants
on the ground that the plaintiff, Foley,
knowing the defect in the pole before
climbing it. assumed all risk OF accident.
The company had an electric light pole at
the corner of Bergen avenue and Mont
gomery street, with steps thereon, one OF
which was off Foley IN February, 1889,
while In the employ OF the company.
climbed the pole at night to trim city
lamp thereon while lighted; on his way
up he noticed the absence OF this step.
He claimed that In descending his foot
slipped from another step by reason OF
the absence of the missing step and
bruised his knee, for which injury he sued
for 5000. The Court non-sbited bin st
the close OF his case upon his own evil
dence Of the facts.
Warren Dixon represented the plain
tiff. Foley, and J. Herbert Potts and C..
Fl. Voorhis the defendant. the Jersey City
Electric Light Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

George w. Farrant in August, 1880,
brought suit in the Circuit Court against
his brother, James E. Farraut, to recover
5000. The case was disposed OF by Judge
knapp today. George w. Farrant in bis
complaint. alleged that his son stole $500
from him, and gave 1t TO James z. Far
rant, the young mans uncle. Farrant
claimed that his brother used this none y
for his personal benefit. knowing at the
time that the plaintiffs son had
stolen it.
separate occasions. but was adjourned
from time to time because the plaintiff,
George w. Farrant. failed to appear in
court to move the trial Of the case Tc-
day when the case was called Counsellor
Max Salinger, for the defendant, asked to
have the case pon-suited because OF the
failure Of the plaintiff TO appear. and the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
stole sporting Goods.

The stationary store of Ewald Brothers
on Newark avenue, was .entered by
thieves Wednesday night and baseballs,
bats. footballs and other articles valued
at S75 stolen.
An entrance was effected through the
cellar. An immense glass case contain
ing gold pens was forced open, but the
thieves were frightened away before be-
ing able TO remove anv of these articles By
hearing the burglars alarm 20 of. The
police are investigating the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
VAN KEUREN IN BENSON's SHOES.

Ex-Street and Water Commissioner
Benjamin Van Keuren was this morning
appointed Police Commissioner to fill the
vacancy in the Board, caused by the de-
clination of G. II. Benson. Mr.. Van
Keuren was Immediately sworn IN by
CITY Clark Scott in the presence of Street
aud Water Commissioner Somers and
Dugan. Financial Commissioner Edel-
stein. School Director Muldoon and City
Treasurer Jerry Cleveland. He was
heartily congratulated few moments
later by Police Commissioner Kelly. His
nav as Street and Water Commissioner
was 81, 900. The salary of Police Commits
sioner Is 81. 600
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
GUqTENBERG's TAX COLLECTOR GONF.
So Is 5000 of the Towns sIoney-A Let
ter from New York.

So Is 5000 of the Towns Money-A Let
ter from New York.
Tax Collector Thomas Bernhart of the
town of Gutenberg disappeared last
Wednesday, and an examination of his
books having been made, the fact that he
is about 5000 short in his accounts was re-
vealed.
William BernharGt, brother of the de-
faulting collector, received letter
from him this morning, dated
New York, in which he informed
hun that his accounts would be
about $1,000 short, and after asking
him to make good the shortage bade him
good BY. William Bernhardt is the pro-
prieror OF saloon at Gutenberg and is
his brothers bondsman to the extent of
$4,000. r. Bernhardt fears his brother
has committed suicide.
The police have been notified of the
case. aud search is to be made for the
missing collection.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
ONE WEEK MORE AT GRADE.

The running of trains into the new
PENNSYLVANIA Railway depot has been
postponed for one week. General Nam
ager Charles B. Pugh, Superintendents
jackson and Crawford and Chief Engin-
eers Brown and Brooks examined the
WORK this afternoon, and then orders
were issued not to run trains into the new
depot until Sunday. May 8, when the
work will be much nearer completion.
The object Of postponing the opening of
the new depot was TO give the iron men a
hitter opportunity to complete their
work. II Is expected that by May all
the scaffolds will be removed and every
thing in order so that no delays will occur
ia transferring passengers and switching
trains
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

The employees of the New York Stand
ard Watch Company gave a ball at the
Avenue House last night The attend
ance was fair and dancing was INDUCED
In until early this morning. The large
hall room was decorated with flags and
flowers. The costumes OF the ladies were
varied and elegant
The ball was voted a success by all
presens, ne ooHi - mites " selien1s ~
Baker, John Kieffer and Charles Cham
bars
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
For rnnniug over a CbtId.

Patrick Krugelbergsr. the driver of
Feigenspan's Newark brewery wagon.
who ran over lthree-yeRold Mary Hays.
OF Fifth street, on March 25, was this
morning committed for trial without bail
on the charge of manslaughteF. The
child fingered until April II, when she
died at St. Francis Hospital Henry
Crannier. an eye witness OF the accident,
testified before Justice O'Donnell this
morning to the effect that Krugelberger
was asleep on the wagon when the
child was run over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
The La,np Exploded. !.

A lamp exploded at the residence of
James Wright. No. IS Hatch avenue, at
nine O'Clock last evening, and set fire to
the window curtains. In a few minutes
a good sized fire was raging in the room,
and Engine No. s and Truck No. were
summoned to the scene.
The firemen succeeded in confining the
fire to the top floor, where the lamp ex
ploded. and after a hall hours hard work
the flames were extinguisned. Mr..
Wright places the damage at SIPS, fully
covered by insurance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
saengerbund stag.

The stag entertainment Of the Jersey
City Saengerbund last evening was one
of the most successful given this season
Prof. Moritz Loewy, d magician Of New
York, and Prof. Groeshel were the princi-
pal performers At midnight COLLATION.
was partaken of, after which the usual
games OF cards, pool and billiards were
induiCed in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

Mr.. Buliion-''I notice, sir, that you call
to see my daughter quite frequently; and
as she-er-appears 70 be fRyorably i'm
pressed by you think / have a right to
inquire concerning your prospects
Young mani snail be rich some day.
q am glad TO hear IL. F"
YES; your daughter and | have been
secretly marrles, and she has promised
me half you leave"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

O'Dounell Of school No 2i was accepted,
and Miss Lille NJ. Kelly was appointed
her successor. An invitation from the
graduating class at High School TO at
tend an entertainment May l was &C
cepted, aud the monthly pay VIII be
ordered paid.
Mr.. Pflngsten informed the Board that
the walls in the closets of School NO.
were falling TO pieces, and read letter
from Principal Hoyt TO that effect. The
matter was laid over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
rh. Harlinrer Murder.

Judge Knapp will take testimony in the
case of Edward w. Hallinger. the muir
derer of Mary Peterson, on Tuesday. The
accused man win not be permitted to
offer auy evidence in bis own behalf. and
il is believed the investigation made by
Judge Knapp viii be concluded in one
DAYS hearing,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
Burning Rubbish Injuries the vIaduet.

The officials of the Pennsylvania Rail-
way have decided to put stop to New
ark avenue me rchants burning papers
and boxes aga INST their new own stone
foundation wall, extending from the rear
OF Furst's dry goods store to Henderson
street. on Railroad avenue
Since the wall was built fires have been
made against it every inorning until the
stones have been cracked and mortar
loosened. 1t is stated on good authority
that if the merchants do not stop this
warrants will be issued for their arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
BLUE LAWS AT AsBURY.
BARRIERS Determined to Fight the Law
and Order League.

sreeiaI to the Jerses City Ners.
AsBURY PARK, April "a, 1S91.-The an
nual agitation over the enforcement of
the Sunday blue laws is now disturbing
the merchants of this town. The Law
and Order League has issued a notice TO
the BARRIERS, citing the law, and request
ing them TO keep their shop closed on
Sunday in the future.
A majority of the BARRIERS will ignore
the request of the League. In case the
blue laws are enforced the BARRIERS will
retaliate by closing up the drug stores,
butcher shops, bakeries and news stands,
aud they also threaten to prevent milk
men from delivering milk on Sunday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
Albsr Gets slsI.

The jury in the suit for damages
brought by Bartholomew Alber against
James Dempsey and tried yesterday in
the Circuit Court, rendered q verdict of
S19l damages for the plaintiff. The action
was brought to recover damages for as
sault committed by Dempsey on Adler
with q bar of red hot iron The defence
was insanity.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
None for Himself. So None for His wife.

Henry WIsseFI, Carpenter, OF fuItOu
avenue, was before Justice Davis this
morning for not supporting his wife.
wissert said be had been out
of employment for two weeks
and could not give his wife any money
when he had none himself He promised
TO take the pledge and go TO work i'm
medlately il released. Justice Davis
made out pledge for him and he swore
not to drink for year. On his promise
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

The schooner Ella Drewes of New York
ran into the draw bridge over the Hack
ensack river at the foot of West Newark
avenue Wednesday evening aud injured
the bridge 80 that it will cost about $5QJ
to repair the damage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

Superintendent C. P. Smith of the Pc
lice Department issued his first circular
this morning. 1t informs the
officers and men of the De-
partment of his acceptance of
the position OF Superintendent. and tells
them that he confidentially relies npon
their hearty cooperation to the end. that
harmony and unity Of action may prevail
in the performance OF the duties imposed
upon the Department
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Weather indi-
cations for twenty-four hours for Eastern
New York, New Jersey and Eastern
Pennsylvania; Generally fair. northerly
winds; slight changes in temperature.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24
ne Did what He Coul'

sheepsdiu:-"Shall you send your son
to college?"
Hardup:-'No; cannot afford It: but
I've bought him a cape overcoat. PUCK.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-24

Calendar Monday. April e. A. D.. 1891.
Supreme and Circuit Court cases Nos. 20, 50.
By order Of the Court,
DENNIS McLakusaLfs. Clerk