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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-12


remember the official inquiry in the
matter of the death of Mrs. Clark Mel
ville's coachman. think l have good
reason to remember it. / wrote testi-
mony enough in the case to bring a dead
man back to life, il such n thing were
possible. hate writing testimony. If
the coroner isn't allowed stenographer
by the state before long shall resign.
1t isn't fair TO expect so much writing of
poor girl who has only her head and
her two hands to rely on for support.
Now, You needn't attempt to hurry
me. 1t will do you no good, Mr.. Charles
Gates, to keep saying ''Cut it short" If
you viii take yourself and your cigar
ont of the Office l will make u synopsis
Of the testimony taken III this case in
my own way.
To begin with, didn't see the body.
/ never do. The testimony is always
taken here in this carpeted room. The
witnesses stay out there in the public
room until they are wanted. When l
reached the office that morning-it was
in April, remember. and some one had
given me spray of wildwood flowers on
my way down town. found n woman
walking up and down the public office
crying and wringing her hands. There
was an air of youth about her, yet her
eyes were faded and her hair was gray
Perhaps you have seen old young women
yourself. If you have you know how
this woman looked
She had my sympathy the moment
saw her. never saw such misery re-
fiected on any other human face as
saw ON hers that morning.
Il am Mrs. Mary Winters" she said as
stepped into the room. 81 am here as
a witness in the case to come before the
coroner this morning.
gave her seat in The private Office,
and she just sat there and cried until the
coroner came in. remember that laid
rly spray OF flowers down only for mo-
ment, and she took 1t IN her arms, as she
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-12

best describe snle bxotnsr BY saying rnar
Ia disposition and bsus Of mind De was
theexzes counterpart II has ssss1r. There,
/ have described two persons In the
clumsy paragraphs yoa are likely 10 OBJ
Jet 20
One day Carrie came 10 me with a let
Ter from this brother III her hand and the
brightest look on her face l had ever
seen there.
$50 she said. holding out the mis-
saye, Maurice is coming home"
She gave me the letter 10 read. and
will write down what II said about
Maurice Green as near Is can remem-
Der il.
II shall soon be robbed Of my long,
cheering letters from Clifton, the writer
began, 'sfor somebody you are very
much interested IN Is coming home, and
l shah De forgotten. Can you guess who
it lie: Well. will not keep You in sus-
pense. l saw Maurice Green on Third
avenue yesterday, AID the day before
yesterday too. for that matter! l tried
nay best 10 get near enough 10 him 10
take him by the hand and send my re-
CARDS To the desolate little girl who
writes me such lonesonely loving letters
from Maine, but the crowd was 50 great
that couldn't even get near enough to
attract his attention. Never mind. You
can give him my address and he viii be
sure To call when he comes back. He
may be looking over your shoulder as
you read this, and beg of you to stop
reading long enough TO impress upon his
mind the reasonableness of my request"
After that we watched every train
from the south. but Maurice never came
1t nearly killed Carrie. And no letters
of later date than the one from New
York came from the army.
1T was not Maurice my brother saw
in New York" Carrie would say, wiring
ing her hands; "he is lying dead some
where in the soulful"
In few weeks-how well remember
the snow on the ground ard the keen
winter air that day,-we found two let
tiers in Carries little box at the postoffice
One was from New York, in her broth
er's handwriting. One was from Fed
eral hospital camp in Virginia, and the
writing was not that of her husband
The first letter reported Maurice's pres
ence In New York. The second recorded
his accidental death in Virginia. The
New York letter bore the latest date.
That night-without word or a hint
even to me-Mrs. Caroline Green left for
New York. have never seen her since
CHAPTER VIII.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-12

First" explained. ''go among the
gossips and turn their tongues in the
direction of Mrs. Caroline Green IL
viii not DO long before YOU viii be in
possession OF ali tho important circum-
stances IN Mrs. Caroline Greens life,
from the time she cut her first tooth until
she bought her ticket for New York.
Second, cultivate Mrs. Caroline Green's
sister. l want 10 know why Mrs. Caro-
line Green became Mrs. Maggie Winters
in New York, and why she went To New
York. IL she Is Obstinate, tell her that
eoncealrnent will only serve TO strength
en- the theory which has already placed
her sister urder the ban Of suspicion.
Then put your discoveries Ia narrative
form and bring it To me-"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-12
To Diapel l,olds.

Headaches and fevers, 10 cleanse the
system ehectually, yet gently, when
costive or bilious. or when the blood is
impure or sluggish. 10 permanently
cure nahltual constipation, 10 awaken
the kidneys and liver 10 n healthy
activity, without irritating or weaken
ing them, use syrup OF Figs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
OPEN AIR SERVICES.

Many WorshIppers at the Foye Place
Gatherings Yesterday.
tfAttracted by the sweet notes of cornet
hundreds of curiosity seekers gathered in
Foye place yesterday afternoon. At about
two O'Clock Mrs. Fanny HoDson. leader
in the Church of the Divine Fellowship,
appeared on the scene, and the reason the
cornet playing was not stopped was
readily SEEN The church has perm ission
to hold open air services there every Sun
day. The music is furnished by a cor
netist.
Mrs. Hopson Is an eloquent and earnest
speaker. She entreated sinners, If rh ere
were any within hearing of her voice, to
forsake the paths of unrighteousness and
follow in the footsteps OF the Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christ. She pictured the
happiness that would come to the rig ht-
eous and the misery that would befan the
unjust. Several bystanders became sud
denly animated with a desire TO be saved
and they were duly prayed fo-.
At about G O'Clock the Emory Praying
Band, which holds services every Sunday
afternoon at Montgomery street and Ber-
gen avenue, put in an appearance. A
goodly crowd gathered and listened to
several speeches.
A number of recent converts gave their
experiences and said they had never been
happy until they found the right path.
The services are never disturbed and are
usually largely attended.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
JERSEY CITY'S DRINK.
Interesting News From Paterson
About the Passaic River.
srteiai to the Jerssv cnv Nelus.

PATERSON. Aug. II, lssi.-Thes dry
weather has made the water in the Pas
sale so low that the river can easily be
forded anywhere between the basin and
the bridge at Straight street. Scarcely a
drop is coming over the falls. Old resid-
ents never saw the river as low as IL is
at present. The bed of the river Is 10th
ing but a mass of black mud and rocks.
There is terrible odor coming from the
mud Much of the water that does run
by the city from the basin to Straight
street is filth carried through the sewers
into the river.
In the First ward the residents COM
plain of the stencil arising from refuse
and decayed matter. There Is an eddy at
Riverside wherein matter from sewers
aud cesspools gathers aud remains.
There is also a thick, greenish colored
scum floating on the river at Eastside,
which comes from a number of dye
houses aud fat boiling establishments
along the river banks.
The water in the river at Passaic Is as
black as ink and full of unhealthy mat
ter. Up the river toward Little Falls
the river is scarcely wider than a small
brook. IL the water continues gettin z
lower it is said that some of the larger
mills which depend on it for power will
have to shut down.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
RECKLESS CLUBBING FROWNED ON.
Justice o'DOnneil Reads the Riot Act to
a Thug Watchman.

Justice O'Donneli kea&s the kiot ACT 30
Thug Watchman.
When the Police Commissioners dis
missed Policeman Garvey from the force,
he procured a position as night watchman
along the Central Railroad. Last night
he brought to the police station Samuel
Sheehan of No. As Grand street, also a
night Waterman. Sheehan's face
showed two bad cuts near
the.temple from which blood streamed
and his right eye was frightfuliy dis
colored and swollen Today Garvey told
Justice O'Donnen that Sheehan was
drunk and that he interfered with a
switcnman on the Central road. He ar
rested him when directed TO by the yard
master. He swore positively that he did
not strike Sheehau, but admitted he car
ried billy" in his hand.
Sheehan swore that he was sober and
had not drank any liquor since May 9.
ae declared that GarYey inflicted the
cuts on MIN with his club. He said that
his arrest was the result of a conspiracy
between Garvey and the yard master.
The Yardmaster testified that word was
sent him that Seehan was drunk and in
terfering with a switchman and he dis
charged SheehRn and ordered GarveY TO
drive him away or arrest him.
Justice O'Donnell said "Sheehan. yon
are DISCHARGED, and j will entertain a
complaint for assault ana battery against
Garyey. / don't propose TO allow special
officers TO club men in this way and go
unpunished. Garvey was held in 500
hail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
TO ADDRESS the FARMERS.
Governor Albeit Has Many Engage
ments in the Next SIX Weeks.
S,,ecinI 10 the Lerss,l Gin Mr.

ments in the Next SIX Weeks.
Special to the Jersey City Neirs-
TRENTON, Aug. II. ls91.-Goyernor Abb
bett is to speak at a number Of harvest
homes" farmers picnies and family re-
unions this year as usual. He viii be at
Belvidere next Saturday among the
farmers of Warren and Sussex county. 1t
is a characteristic of the Governor that
he can talk on crops with the same
knowledge and fiuency that ne can ex-
pound on the right of the State TO tax
corporations. He Is the farmers favorite
orator. No matter how much dema-
gogues rant, the farmers VIII always
turn out to hear the Governor, and 80
away believing that he is a true reformer.
The Governor in few days will 60 mp
TO the great Smith reunion at Peapack
with Senator Keys. and tell plain John
Smith and all his kin just how sorry he Is
that he was not born a Smith. This star
engagement of the Governor among the
farmers is Of interest at present, because
of the agitation now general throughout
the State by the Farmers Alliance and
the Farmers Political League, VINO have
written across their standard that they
favor all sorts of wild eyed notions Of
statecraft. The Governors sound COM
mon sense will have much effect in coun-
teracting this nonsense.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
COPPER AND coUNsELLOR.
Queer Effort to Save an Accused 1t
ian Youth.


A Queer Effort to Save Accused Ital-
Ian Youth.
Anton Piserio, one of the gang of
district, was committed to the County
Jail today for the action of the Grand
Jury on a charge of larceny from the
person. Little Paddy Coogan. of No. S3
Colgate street, ten years old, was handed
50 bill by his father Saturday night
about nine o'clock and told to 60 to a
store for some articles.
awhile WAS OH me way dere,' said he
to Justice O'Donnel today, "Piserio met
me. He sicked dog on me and grabbed
me 81 ana skipped. | skipped after him
and | tole de copper an' he coliared him. "
Policeman Dougherty said the boy told
him that Piserio had stolen the money,
and he arrested the alleged thief.
Please may take a chance here2'
suddenly interrupted Piserio. shock
headed youth of eighteen.
Were not rafting here," replied the
Judge, and Plserio subsidized
Policeman John Dougherty next volun-
teered mis- services as counsel Tor his Drls-
oner, and informed the Court that he had
a witness for Piserio. one who had
found the alleged stolen money.
Counsellor-Polic Dougherty then,
IN voice that resembled that of
the other and real Counsellor Dougherty
summoned his witness to appear before
the Justice. A mite of a boy appeared
and hesitatingly said ne had found So the
next morning.
Justice O'Donnell closed the case by
saving TO Counsellor- Policeman Dough-
egty, s"Ihe boy may have found 100 g
bills and yet Piserio might have stolen
one. will let the Grand Jury inyesti-
gate it,.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
ONLY A WORLD" FAKE.
That Story About the HightstOwn
Hebrew Colony Contra
dicted.

HIGHTsTowN. Aug. Il. 1891 1.-The New
York World OF Friday contains long ac-
count Of the condition and prospects Of
the Russian Jews in this place. SO far as
it concerns the citizens of Hightstown. it
Is highly sensational. and contains much
misinformation. 1t is true that men of
fifty have been set to learning TO make
shirts. and perhaps on rickety machines
and at very low prices; but girls in the
same families have better work and ap-
There have been no insults offered TO
them on the streets, or sermons preached
against them from the pulpits.
WaIlach's Sons aud the Committee of
the Baron Hirsch Fuud are responsible
for their coming They knew what work
could be provided for these exiles, and
they knew the sentiment of the commu-
nifty in regard to the matter so far as It
could be ascertained- Any workingman
who fears that a poor Jew may step in
aud take away the work that provides
himself and family with food. clothing
and shelter. would naturally be opposed
70 his coming; and any well-to-do mer-
chant. who sees in the same poor jew q
possible competitor for the trade of the
country might, or might not, be equally
opposed 10 him. The people generally
are kindly disposed toward these exiles-
CctAI6 tutln O1sy anu dppdICuLAl
cheerful, purchasing at the stores rice,
potatoes. butter. lemons. vinegar. and
occasionally noticing a man smoking
cigar or pipe, they have not regarded
them as immediate objects Of their
charity. What the Baron Hfrsh fund
was doing well it did not occur 70 them
might want supplementing.
WHERE THE FAULT LIES.
It has until recently been understood
that the Wallachs desired other families
of exiles sent here, but the committee of
the Baron Hirsh fund object on account
of the opposition OF the commun-
ity. The committee visited the
place beforehand aud ascertained the
views Of individuals, examined proper
ties for sale, were pleased with prices,
etc. No subsequent attempts were
made to buy, and prices have not been al
vanced. The truth appears to De that it
is not the citizens OF Hightstown who are
objectionable to the Russian Jews. but
the work that has been given them and
their treatment By the Jewish Charities
agent
Mr.. S. Emrichs, Jewish resident of
the place, who is familiar with these
to the Worlds reporter which the mana
gers Of. the United Jewish Charities
would do well to examine more carefully
than they at present seem disposed to do
Confidence in a man cannot supply the
place of written vouchers. It IS claimed
by two men that they received aid to the
extent of S5415 and gave receipt for
sos. Other similar statements are made.
such as the charging an individual So for
s. paid for house rent. Rigid inyestiga-
Lion harms nobody.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
CHOWDER PARTY.
The Burns Association Have n Good
Time at Currie's.

The P. F. Burns Association held its
annual chowder yoferday at Currie's
Moods The club MED six large trucks,
which were prettily decorated with flags
and bunting. After dinner a series OF
games took place, consisting of football,
quoits, tug of war and baseball Among
those present were: - Assembly yman
Bvine, ex-Freeholder Maxwell. Com
missioner Tumilty, ex Alderman
Sproules, p. Flynn, B. Eckerdt, r.
Schumann, NJ Jackson, ID. FurgesOn. NJ.
Violin, j. o. Holland, H. keenan,, vii
liam Setherland, f Shivey, J. Walsh. J
Herley, L. Shivey. D. Donnelly, p. Smith,
J. Losey. F. Elbis. T. Maxwell, Phil. Nc
Govery, P. Mulcahey, p. Wallace, J. Jones.
W. Maxwell, w Donohoe, J. Harvey.
James Connolly, NJ. Harney, NJ. Wiggins,
J. Norton, William Sheriden, G. McCor-
mack, R Quinn. Professor F. Birch. j.
II. Burnes, j. Roach, j. Kuchr, Profes-
sor f. Funk. D. Harmon, A. Doll, 2.
Suney. E. G orden, George Arnold. 2
Golden, Charles o. Ne il aud JsmesMil-
ler
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

Policeman OxAy made an arrest for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct yes
terlay. For some reason he tailed to ap~
pear before Justice O'Donnell 70 testify
against his prisoner. A policeman said
he represented Oxley in the case JUS
tice OSDonnen asked him II be knew the
circumstances OF the arrest and he re-
piled No
This sort Of evidences viii not be re-
ceived in this court. said the Justice in~
dignantly. "and want this police 70 un-
derstaDd it
The prisoner was discharged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

curTept was not shut of. The electric
company knew perfectly well that our
contract with them expired August Is. .
"Wili a new contract be madefn
asked.
"Not until we get The line through to
the ferry. II we can't run to the ferry
we will absndon the system altogether" :"
The Superintendent Of the Electro
Light Company informed me that the
Railway COMPANY had failed TO notify
him to shut of the current aud conse-
quentlyfke had kept IL on.
Starter Sullivan. at the car stables, was
kept busy all the morning answerinc
inquiries as 20 when the cars would again
be Ia operation There is some talk O.
circulating petition on the Heights ask
ing the city officials to grant permission
to the company 70 extend its rapidltransit
system to the ferry.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
ELECTRICITY WASTED.

Motor Current Kept on UselessIy Thirty.
six Hours.
The Montgomery street motors stopped
running at fifteen minutes past twelve
Sunday morning. but for some unknown
reason the electric current was not shut
off until eleven O'Clock this morning.
Ii was rumored about the car
stables that there had been 4 hitch
over the contract between the railway
company and the Electric Light Com
pany but the rumor WAS without founda-
ton / interviewed President Thurstou
this morning. He was Hot aware thai
tue current had not neen cut OF
II can't imagine" said he, why tbs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
ATTACKED By ROUGHs.
Extra Sunday Amenities at New Jerseys
Famous Resort.
Special to The JERSEY CIV Meas.

Special to The Jersey Cifg Neirs.
AsBURY PARK. Aug. II, ls9l.-Thomas
Halstead. young man residing here,
was murderously assaulted at the Inter
laken station late last night by gang of
toughs who were lying in wait for him
BY the roadside. He was badly cut about
the head and his body is covered with
bruises. The toughs evidently thought
they had killed Halstead and left him
living in the road. but he managed 70
crawl to Asbury Park and tell his story.
Halstead, it is said, is in the employ OF
the Law and Order League. and the po-
lice think that his assailants were hired
by one of those recently arrested for
illegal LIQUOR selling.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

tend demonstrating against the granting
OF the license. A man named NewcomD
has saloon two doors from where
OHara Intends opening, and most folks
think one Il enough
Thomas O'Neill. It is said. intends
opening a saloon on the same block, and
the property holders will undoubtedly
have their hands full fighting the two.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

John Schaffer. a gardner. OF No. 20
Graham street. was before Justice Kim
meriv this morning for attempting to
feloniously assault ren-ye ar-old Mary
Boyle, OF No. 129 Terrace avenue. The
complainant WAS not in court and the
case was laid over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

the floor, while she opened the door. Her
clothes caught fire. and her screams
startled the wedding party. Her father
found her enveloped in fitmes. aud
wrapped her in coat When the fire
was extinguished his hands were badly
burned, aud the child's legs aud lower
part of her hody were frIghtfully burn ed.
and she cannot live. The wedding party
dispersed without partaking of the repast
which had been provided.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
TRENTON FINANeIER DEAD.
Ex-PresIdent Phillip p. Dunn Passes
Away at Spring Lake.


AsBURY PARK, Aug. 16, 1S9l-Phillip
P. Dunn, of Trenton, died at Spring LAX .
this afternoon. He was until recently
the president OF the First National Bank.
and was largely interested in the Star
Rubber Company and the Trenton China
Company, which are now In the hands of
receivers. His losses led TO his resigna-
tion as president of the bank. and it is
stated left him without any resources.
He has turned all his property over to
his creditors. In this city he lived at No
I39 Hanover. His health began to seri-
ously fail him when the failures occurred.
and he has been summering with his
wife on Washington avenue, Spring
Lake He was generally regarded as a
safe. conservative financier, and his finan-
cial trouble was great shock to the
community. He was in the esixty-seventh
year OF his age.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

August Banks, twenty-five years old.
of Dutfiela street. had a narrow escape
with his life yesterday. He climbed a
telegraph pole on ST. Paul's ayenne on a
het. He reached the Top and was about
to descend when he slipped and fell TO the
ground. a distance of thirty feet. He was
removed to the City Hospital In an un-
4 CONSCIOUS condition. An examination at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

The Produce Exchange resem bled sheol
this morning and the wheat speculztors
acted like amateur fiends ont for holi-
day. December wheat was forced up to
ia, but fell TO III. For September the
increase Was q cents per busheL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
ONE IS ENOUGH.

And Residents shudder at the Prospect
of Two More.
Residents of the Heights object to
Patrick O'Hara's opening saloon on
West Side avenue. between Montgomery
street and Glenwood avenue. The par
ishoners Of st. Joseph's Church also in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

John Kneer. Of No. lc9 Halliday street
was before Justice kinsme rlly this morn
ing for refusing to work, drinking and
insulting and abusing his father. Justice
Kimmerllv parolied him on his promise
of good behavior.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
Give Him a Vacation without Paw.

Policeman Gsynor distinguished him
self by two daring arrests on Saturday.
in which he showed himself one Of
natures abiest detectives. Lecoeq and
Inspector Byrnes were simply discount
ed. He arrested George Pepper, or
Tucker, and John Barrett for peldling-
Both men had Licenses so do so and were
discharged By Justice O'Dounen today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

James Fitzpatrick and John 0'Neil
two loafers. were arrested last night.
They were found by policeman throw
ing stones at honse gu Twelfth street.
Justice C'Donnell sent them TO the
Ccnnty Jail Tor ten days
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17
MARRIED rue WEDDING.
A Little Child Burned To De.th Amid
the Festivities
s, eclai 10 the Jersey City Essrs.

NEWARK. Aug. II, 1soL-Annie Quense
the seven. year-old daughter of William
oaense, was fatally burned at her home.
No s94 Fifteenth avenue, last night.
just after Miss Annn Offerman. her aunt,
lad been married 70 Andrew Rink. she
went into the cellar, placing a lamp on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

WASHINGTON, August II. 1887 -Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey aad Eazr-
ern Pennsylvania;--Slight warmer and
generally fairs lignr. variable what's
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-17

the HosDital revealed the fact that he
was suffering from a compound fracture
OF the knee.