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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
ONLY A BRIDAL CONCERT.
But Fish Made a Kick and Had til,
Boys Arrested,

But Fish Made Kick and Had the
Boys Arrested,
Charles Fish of No. 7015 Jones street
was married Saturday evening, and the
small boys in the neIghborhood "tumpled
10 de racket" collected all the old wash
boilers and tin caus that could be found
and serenaded him.
MIR. Fish did not care for that kind of a
serenade, however, and complained to the
Seventh precinct police who arrested the
following youugstei s:-Thomas Foley of
No. 93 Newkirk street; William White, of
No. IS Jones street; Ariel Cameron, of
No. 65 Jones street; Bert and Clark New
kirk, of No. 41S Summit avenue aud
Frank Hangeluer, of No. So Sixth ave-
nue..
They were arraigned before Justice
Kimmerly this morning and discharged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
FRANK KIMMERLY'S RIDE.
Thrown From His WaEOn-Got Square
by Selling His Horse.

Thrown From His WaGon-Got Square
by Selling His Horse.
Freeholder Frank Ii. Kimmerly took
his well known sorrel gelding Amateur"
out for drive to Newark yesterday. ana
any Jersey Cityite complaining of the
poor streets in this city, upon interview
ing the Freeholder in regard to Newark,
streets will learn that in regard to pave
ments Newark can't hold candle to
Jersey City.
While driving at fast gait on his way
home last night Freeholder Kimmerly's
carriage struck an embankment of dirt in
the middle of Harrison avenue, Newark.
The carriage was upset and Mr.. KIM
merry was thrown out. Although ne es-
capped injury, he at once jumped to the
conclusion that the nag was a Jonah and
when Hermann Walker of the Clark
House, Orange, offered him snug sum
for the plug ne parted with him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
PRINTERS AND BUUKBINDERS

Give q S9ag to Their Friends and a
Lamp to MIR. Barr.
The Printers and Book binders Pleas
are Club held an enjoyable stag racket at
their rooms on Greenville avenue Satur-
day evening. The members presented
Mr.. Barr with valuable piano lamp.
Mr.. Barr thanked the members in neat
speech. Mr.. Jon 5. Stamford. of the
Clipper Quartz tie, enter aimed the mem
bers with humorous songs and rectations
At the conclusion of the entertainment
the mem bers enjoyed the collation..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
STEAMSHIP PHYSICIAN SCHLAEGER

Found Eead in Bed at His Hoboken
boarding House.
George Schlaeger, German physician.
was found dead in bed al No. 1877 Hudson
street, Hoboken, yesterday morning. He
had been ailing for some time and death
is attributed to heart disease. He was
twenty-eight years old and settled in
Ho boken about six months ago, previous
to that following his profession on tine
German steamers. The doctor WAS
merely boarder at the house where he
died and Coroner Parslow took charge OF
his body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
STREET AND WATER BOARD

Inspects the Ravine Road Sewer Site
and Then Adjourns.
At the last meeting of the Board OF
Street and Water Commissioners,
the old Hill Side road was
vacated, but why no one seemed to
know. 1t was said, however, that
the property would have to be
used to permit the construction
of the big Ravine road sewer which will
drain the eastern slope of the Hill. The
Street and Water Commissioners this
morning inspected the Ravine road. and
are satisfied with the course laid down.
1t was twelve O'clock before they re-
turned, and on motion of Commissioners
Dugan, an adjournment was taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
TIM CAMPBALHS MARRIAGE.

The Bride Seems To Have Gone On Her
Wedding Trip Alone:
NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1s91.-rhe mar
riage of Congressman T. j. Cam obell is
the chief topic Of conversation among
the residents on the East side.
They are surprised at the fact that Mr..
Campbell did not accompany his bride to
Washington last night. He escorted her
to the train and left her there with only
the brides maid. who kept her company
until Washington was reached.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
MRS. DktW'S SUIT.


Claims the Central Railroad Is Liable for
Her Husbands Death.
The suit of Rose M. Drew for damages
against the Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey for causing the death of her husband
was begun today in the Supreme Court
before Judge Knapp and jury. Collins
& Corbin represented Mrs. Drew and ex-
Chancellor Williamson defended the Com
pany.
One day in July. 1890, Henry Drew was
a passenger on Que of The Central trains.
He alighted from the train at the West
Bergen station while it was in motion
and was dragged beneath the wheels of
the car next to the smoker" and crushed
to death.
The widow claims that the death was
caused by the negligence of the COM
pany.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
LOTS OF HOLIDAY GIFTS.
Ewing & Co. win Help You To Make
Selections.

The magnificent drug stores of Ewing
& Co.. at No. 50 Montgomery street and
Grove and Montgomery streets. have
been visited every day in the past week
by hundreds of holiday gift seekers, who,
upon learning of the immense bargains
obtainable, have come from all parts of
the city to select Christmas and New
Ye RS gifts.
The finest assortment of extracts and
colognes, in cut glass bottles of all sizes,
can be found at either store. In addition
to the regular line of goods a choice
assortment of toilet sets, manicure sets,
fancy mirrors, elaborate cigar boxes and
ipuumerable fancy articles, appropriate
for holiday offerings, are displayed.
Courteous and obliging clerks are in at
tendance and it is pleasure TO them to
show the goods.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
ANDREW CLERKS ESTATE.
Chancellor McGiIi Asked to Order the
Filing of an Inventory.

Mr.. James Flemming petitioned the
Chancellor this morning for an oruer to
compel the executors of Andrew Clerk
to file an inventory of the estate
and also give security. William
f. Clerk and his brother Andrew
Clerk were partners in business
and William sold out to Andrew for
$50. .0O0 Andrew gave him a bond upon
which he agreed to pay interest. and
S., 900 of the principal annually. Will
Lutkin's and Charles Imbrie his executors
but when he died they refised to act, and
his wife was appointed admins
tratrix Andrew is also dead,
and it was his executors which
the petition was against. The Chancellor
ordered that the inventory be made. but
refused to compel the executors TO give
bonds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
A TIDE WATER OH FENC Il.

Counsellor Van Buskirk Demands Its
Removal Forthwith.
Counsellor Van Buskirk of Bayonne
applied to the Chancellor this morning,
for mandatory injunction TO compel
the Tide Water Oil Company to
remove fence and wall which
the company had built across Twenty
fourth street, Bayonne. The ap-
plication was made on behalf of
John White, who owns some lots on he
street. Mr.. White claims that the fence
prevents free access TO his lots, making
them of little value for building pur-
poses.
The Chancellor took the papers and
reserved MS decision.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21

Bridge and companion found
William Kehoe drunk on sidewalk Sep
Iember "a. The atwo men searched the
''sleeper's' pockets, and finding nothing
to steal, contented themselves with steal
ing a SO hat.
Roundsman Dougherty arrested Bridge,
but the other man escaped. Dougherty
testified that he saw Bridge commit the
theft, and other witnesses corroborated
him. Bridge denien the charges. and adj
mitted that he had done FIVE years time
at Trenton. The jury convicted him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
BROOKLYNS MURDER MYSTERY.

Last of the Boschinsky Suspects Dis
charged from Custody.
BROOKLYN Dec. 81, 1S91.-Ihe police of
the Stagg Street Station House as yet
have no clue to the murderer of Mrs.
Fredrika Boschinsky and her little son Is
rael. who were brutally butchered at their
home, No IS Moore street, last Tuesday,
Max Lemberg. the Boschinskys' former
boarder. has proven an allbi, and this
morning he was discharged from custody
bp Justice Goetting in Lee Avenue Police
Cnurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
vhiskey Killed John Heck.

John Heck, aged forty-nine years, of
No. "a Adams street, died suddenly at
an early hour this morning. He was a
physical wreck from heavy drinking,
which is considered the main cause of mis-
death. He left The house shortly after
two o'clock to get drink, and ten min
utes later was found lying unconscious
on the sidewalk opposite his house. He
leaves widow in poor circumstances.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
RAYONNh'S SCHOOL FIGHT.

Trustee Hickey's Bible Prohibition Post
poned by His Illness.
The Board of Education will hold a
regular meeting this evening. Trustee
John j. Hickey is seriously i'll with an
attack of pneumonia, and his proposed
amendment to the Boards manual to pro-
hibit the reading of the Bible, and the
recitation OF prayers in the public schools
will not in all likelihood be brought up
for action.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
Yum FOON AND All YUK.
Held to Answer a Charge of Abductins
Gussie Schroeder.

Gussie Schroeder.
NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1891.--Yun Foon
and All Yuk, the two Chinese who were
arrested by Policeman Fitzgerald yes
terday afternoon while walking with a
German girl by the name of Gussie
Shredder, were arraigned before Justice
Hogan in the Jefferson Market Court
this morning and held in $1,000 bail each
on a charge of abduction.
Yum Foon Keeps laundry at No.
155 Oakland avenue, Jersey City,
and Ah Yuk lives at No.. 55 First
street, Hoboken. The girl GusSie is
nearly fourteen years old, and lives with
her mother, Mrs. Annie Schroeder at No.
"a Park avenue, Hoboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
MILLEi'S "ANGELUS."
A Double Fake by Way of BuIling the
Market

NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1S9l.-Verestchagin,
the Russian painter, asserts that the sell
ing of "The Angelus," the famous
painting by j. F. Millet. to an
American. and its subsequent resale
to the French Government, We're botn
bogus transactions, the main object OF
which was to create better market for
Mnlet's pictures aud give them fictitious
value in the eyes of collectors, both in
Europe ana America. The assertions
have created sensation in the art world.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
A FOOL FROM GEORGIA.
He Was Going to Invest 5000 in Green
Goods.

Goods.
Policeman Reeu last night intercepted
in the Pennsylvania Railway depot j. S.
Little, a clothier, of East Plains, Ca,
who was on his way to New York
to pure base $1,000 worth of green
goods' for 5000. Little was taken
70 the First Precinct Police Station
and when told of the green goods"
game thanked Reen for saving him ana
departed for home on the first train.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
KEARNEY'S SECOND SUIT.
He Now Seeks Muiier's Conviction on
Criminal Process.

CrimInaI ProCeSS
John Muller, who formerly kept a
liquor store at No. 295 Newark avenue,
was tried in the Court of General Ses
sions on an indictment for obtaining
money by false pretences. The complain
ing witness was Dauiel j. Kearney. He
charged Muller with having sold him the
beer saloon at No. 295 Newark avenue as
being free and clear of debt for $700, of
which amount $400 was paid in cash and
$500 in notes of S25 each, payable month
ly. which saloon he was afterwards de-
priyed Of on mortgage proceedings. Case
on.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21

W AsHINGToN. Dec. 81. 1891, The body
of Senator Plumb of Kansas, who died
suddenly of apopleXy yesterday, was re-
moved to the Capitol at ten O'clock this
morning 1t was placed in Inc catafalque
in the marble room, and there viewed by
a large nHmber of people.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
MzzlE HALMEk's FRENZY.
Stops a Horsecar and Almost Wrecks
Detention Room.

Elizabeth Hamer OF Spring street,
West Hoboken, who Tor the past nine
months has been mentally unbalanced,
escaped from her home yesterday, where
and wandered of to Clinton avenue.
After walking up and down the
street for some time muttering and
laughing and attracting the notice of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. 1S9l.-Weather
in ica,ions for twenly-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey, and
Eastern Pennsy sylvania;-Fair, stationary
iemperarui e; northerly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
Contractor Nolan Neglected the Lights.

Contractor Nolan Neglected the Lights.
John Nolan of No. 426 Second street,
is erecting building on Communipaw
avenue. The street is blocked with
building material and upon his failure
to display tight after dark was arrested
He was arraigned before Justice KIM
merly this morning and was paroled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
Michael Kelly killed by an Engine.

Michael Kelly of No. 10 Elm street, was
struck and killed by freight engine at
the Monmouth street crossing of the Erie
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21

Calendar Tuesday, December p, 1891. Su-
preme and Circuit Court cases.
Nos. 2, ~.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21
NOTORIOUS BILL BRIDGE
Convicted of Stealing Hat from
Drunken Man.

Drunken Man.
William Bridge, the notorious ruff1an
who recently beat a fellow prisoner in
the County Jail, was on trial today for
larceny from the person. 1t was claimed
by Assistant Prosecutor Noonan that
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21

For scrofula in every form / eds SarsapariIla
is a radical relaor temedy. 1t has an un
equalled record Of cures.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-21

The installation of the Rev. Mr.. Clist
as pastor of the Free Reformed Church.
Grand street. will take place at eight
o'clock tomorrow evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
Was Carele.s Mith His shntrnn-s

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, May IA
very distressing accident occurred here
yesterday caused 10y the careless handling
firearms, resulting in the death of Mrs
VIM, of Coronado, Kan, who, with
her husband and DR.. II. P. Candy and
wife, was returning from a months pleas
ure trip in the mountains, The party
rode in two carriages, the ladies being in
the rear one. There were two loaded
shotguns in the first buggy, one of which
was accidentally discharged upon being
moved by Mr.. Vim, the charge taking
effect in Mrs. Winn's neck, causing al,
most instant death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
There Was an Director Present.
The scoteh-Irish Co,yress

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 15-The annual
congress OF the Scotch Irish society was
inaugura.ed at Leiderkranz hail yester-
day morning promptly at 1890 Over :, ZOO
delegates from all sections of the United
States took part in the proceedings. Mt.
Robert Bonner, of The New York Ledger,
presided. Governor Buckner delivered IN
address welcoming the visitors to Ken
lucky. Mr.. Bonner responded in beha II
of the vising delegates. The time of the
congention will be principally devoted 70
addresses reeounting the services of the
Scotch-Irish TO tbs cause Of bUaan pro.
gress. 1t will adjourn Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
Queer Freak of Young Kaprobate.

NEW YORK, May l5.-Eight, year-old
Ella Booth was found in the woods near
Queens Monday afternoon, almost naked
by some women who were out gathering
flowers. The child said that on her way
home from school she met a colored boy
named James Freeman, who took her into
the wood, and, drawing a knife COM
PEELED her to undress. He then fed. Free
man is Is years old. The ehild's father.
William Booth, had him arrested. and
accused of assault in the second degree
His father offered to send him out of the
state, and the charge was withdrawn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15

issued elo.ing the hour ter receivi ng time
or perisnable freight at p. m No freight
trains were started out after 6 p. m Ex-
ira guards were placed along the main
tracks and all main line switches were
spiked in position. AS result of the fire
water imbibed Lawrence johnson, a new
switchman, was assaulted by three dis
charged switchmen last night and badly
beaten
viii Stand by the Company.
A general meeting of the trainmen OF
the road was held last night to cons ider
what action should be taken in the sw itch-
mems difficulty. 1t was decided almost
unanimously to stand by the company,
and give all possible assistance in sw tch-
ing and making up trains
News from Other Points
Dispatches from Green Bay, Wis; Des
Moines. Ia; Boone, Ia; Council Bluffs,
and Omaha state that the switchmen at
those points, together with the yard toss.
es, were summarily discharged yesterday
morning. The switching was done by
trainmen and new employees. In some
cases, as in this city, the officials took
hold OF the switches and did good service,
their hands not having lost their cunning.
Passenger trains We're run on time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
Hayti Threatened with Civil War.

NEW YORK, May 5--Advicss received
by persons in this city from Hayti indi
cate that another political outbreak, which
may result in civil war, is imminent in
that republic. Recently while riding in
company with a few officers near the city
OF Jacmel President Hippolyte was fired
upon by four men hidden under bridge
over which he was passing Two of his
companions were killed, and in the ex-
element which followed the assassins es-
capped. The Haytien consul here says the
above report is lie out of whole cloth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
President Sargent Heard from.

Mr.. Hall received a message last night
from President Sargent, of the supreme
council of the United Order of Railway
employees, saying that the supreme coun-
Gil would meet here next Saturday TO in
vestigate the grievances of the discharged
switchmen. There is no Likelihood at
present of the switchmen on the other
roads being called out in consequences of
this strike. In the first place, nothing
can be done like that until the supreme
council meets on Saturday, and in the sec
ond place we do not want to take any
action of that kind"
- Drinking and Getting Ugly.
In the afternoon the discharged en-
ployes began drinking freely, and mani
fest. d an ugly disposition, so, in the in
terest uf absolute safety, an order wa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
SPEECH AT INDIANAPOLIS.
No Friends Like Home Friends, and No
Greeting Like Theirs.

No Friends Like Home Friends, and No
Greeting Like Theirs.
Thous ands OF people were crowded on
all sides of this platform, and they
cheered the president heartily In re-
Spouse to addresses of welcome by Gov
ernor Hovey and Mayor Sullivan the pres
ident made an eloquent speech, as fol-
lows:
governor HovEY, MAYOR SULLIVAN
AND FRIENDS: / do not think l can
can speak much to-day. The strain of
this long journey, the frequent calls that
have been made upon me to speak to my
fellow-citizens from Washington to the
Golden Gate, from the Golden Gate to the
Strait OF Fuca, and from that most north
western portion of our territory here to
my own home, has left me somewhat ex-
hausted in body and in mind, and has
made my heart so open to these impress
sions, as greet my old friends, that can
not, fear. command myself sufficiently
to speak to you at any length.
Home Wei comes the Best.
'Our pathway has been attended by he
plaudits of multitudes; our way has been
strewn flowers; we've journeyed through
with the orchards of California laden
with golden fruit; we have climbed to the
SUBMITS OF great mountains, and have seen
those rich mines from which precious
metals have been extrated; We have
dropped again suddenly into fruitful VAL
leys, and our pathway has been made
glad by the cheerful and friendly acclaim
OF our American fellow citizens. without
regard to any party division Tapplausel:
but 1 beg to assure you that all the sweet
ness OF flowers that have been showered
upon us; that all the beauty of those al.
most tropical landscapes upon which we
have looked; that all the richness of those
precious mines sink into forgetfulness as
| receive to-day this welcome from nv old
friends lGreat applause The presi.
dents voice almost failed him at this
point, and there was perceptible moist
IRE in his eyes
An Offering of Gratitude.
My manhood has known no other
home but this. 1t was the scene of INV
early struggles; it has been the scene. and
you have been the instruments and sun.
porters in every success l have achieved
10 lie come to lay down before you
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15

NEW YORK, May l5-Within the past
few days news has been received here
from Caracas to the effect that
the shooting of an Englishman on
Venezuelan territory by an officer
of that government some weeks
ago has added another aggravating feat
ure to the already complicated question
of boundary between Venezuela and Brit
ish Guinea. 1t has also resulted in an at
tempt by the English government to
seize province in Venezuela
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
Was a Great woman in Her vav

ALCANo, Kan, May 15.-Mrs. Arthur
Briscoe was driving a team of broncos
from her home, six miles east of here,
and in crossing the river, there being no
brid &c, the team became unmanageable.
kicking and overturning the buggy and
throwing the lady into the water, where
she drowned before help could reach her.
Mrs. Briscoe was 81 years old, and leaves
twenty seven children. She had been
married six times, and had thirty-one
children, four of whom died. All her
husbands are dead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
New Paper for Government Notes.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 15.-The treas
ury commission on the selection of dis
tinctive paper for treasury notes, bonds.
etc, has selected the paper and the new 81
notes will be printed upon it, The new
note will be handsomer than the old one
In many particulars. The vignette of
Mr.. Window will show in the center of
the certificate instead of being on the end.
The pgly brown seal will not show on the
new issue, but bright carmine seal has
been recommended to SUPP liant il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-15
BUYABUFFALO

Wyoming lot. It's the coming CITY of WON.
ing. Has waterworks, electric lights, Touring
mills. Located in the garden of Wyoming
PRODUCED the prize potato crop of the United
states in 1880. For maps and further infor.
nation apply TO
MANN & THoM. Buffalo. Wvo