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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

To the Editor Of the jersey citv Essoss--
VIII the City Hall Commissioners give
the public any tangible reason why the
new City Hall is to be located upon the
site apparently agreed upon by them,
when OF right. and in justice TO the
people in Jersey City, ii ought 20 be built
in or about the centre of the city, which
would necessarily reduce the cast Of the
hail 10 the tune Of S125. 900 and upwardsR
The peonle are anxiously awaiting
what the EUeafng Journal may call the
result Of the Commissioner deljbera-
tions. MAY SALzSEzR
July %. 1881
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
A RACE AGAINST DEATH.
| While Jacob johnson strove to Obtain
Pardon, His Wife Lay Dying.

While Jacob Johnson Strove to Obtain
Pardon, His Wife Lay Dying.
Special to the Jersey City Nelos
TRENTON, July 20, 1ss1.-The pardon of
Jacob johnson of MilIville, and release
from three months incarceration in
Bridgeton Jail for an aggravated case of
drunkenness, came nos a moment too
soon. very near the end of his term. His
devoted young wife lay dying. He did
everything in his power to gain the re-
would take him home for the forgiveness
he so earnestly craved. At six o'clock in
the morning his pardon came. Then he
and the Sheriff had race in a carriage
against death. and won. They made the
ten miles and got here just before Mrs.
johnson became finally unconscious. She
smiled her forgiveness and died.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

The announcement in THE SUNDAY
MORNING NEWS, that the Fourth Regi-
ment would be home at six O'Clock drew
large number of people to Exchange
place yesterday afternoon ready to
welcome the boys home. 1t was five
minutes Of six when a rumble of
drums was heard in the station which
grew louder and louder unsh the red
pluined helmet of Major Brownley
emerged from the ferry house followed
by the screaming fifes and the rafting
drums OF his corps of musicians
Then came Colonel Wanser with
CAPTAIN Bush OF his staff
followed by ths regiment The boys
marched well, aud the blistered noses,
peeled necks and copper hued faces de-
noted what delightful time they had had
in the hot sun. But the I!gnt, elastic
step with which they swung along, with
head high in the air. showed that they
were IN excellent health and hau profited
physically as well as martially by their
weeks sojourn by the sea.
The regiment marched up Montgomery
street to Newark avenue to the Armory
amid the expressions of admiration of the
crowd which thronged the streets. There
they were dismissed TO their respective
company rooms and that Was the end Of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
one Thing THAT Hobart Gould Not Do.

One Thing That Hobart Could Not Do.
Application was made to Chancellor
MeGin this afternoon for the appoint
ment of receiver for the Philadelphia and
Sea Shore Railway Company, which runs
from Winslow junction, through Tucka-
hoe to Cape May City. The road
has not been finished and
is in bad shape. Garret a
Hobart attempted 10 finish It but did not
succeed. Samuel n. Gray. OF Camden, and
John K. Emory, of Newark, made the ap-
LEGATION. Mr.. Wright, OF Philadelphia
appeared for the railway company. For,
the present the Chancellor permits the
running Of the road.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

The Elsey Memorial Chapel on Jewett
avenue was formally opened yesterday
afternoon as headquarters for the Sal
walton Army About twenty-five persons
were present, some of whom testified to
the good work of the Army. The only
exercises that took place were the regular
ones led by Miss Captain Lahey, who was
supported by sister and half dozen
brethren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elsey were present and
during the services Mr.. Elsey offered a
prayer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

William Bryan Of No. 1872 Webster
avenue. was arrested yesterday charged
with not supporting his wife. He was
arraigned before Justice Davis
today. IL WAS shown by eyid-
ence and his own admission
that he had not given his wife q cent IN
four weeks He claimed that he did not
have it to give, and that she would not
get his meals for him when she had the
money. This the wife indignantly de-
MED, aud the case was adjourned for the
production of further evidence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
An UngratpfuI Element.


OCEAN GROVE, July 20. 1S9O.-The heavy
surf at last nights high tide cut away big
chunks of the beach at Ocean Grove The
huge waves washed under the board walk
and carried away portions OF the lawn
west of the promenade. IL WAS feared
that the board walk would topple over,
and ropes were stretched across tire threat
anad norffan
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Thomas Flanagan, thirly-one years
old. OF No. 453 Newark avenue, while
crossing Brunswick street, near
Newark avenue. slipped and fell Satur-
day night. His forehead was cut severe
ly, and he was taken 10 the City Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
As Usual. the wife Relents.

Thomas Martie Of No. 21 Cook street,
was arrested yesterday on complaint of
his wife. She charged MIN with having
been guilty of all the crimes of omis-
sion in general, and assault and battery
In particular When the case was called
by Justice Davis this morning there was
no one present to prosecute the charge.
1'ne wife had relented. The case was aa-
journed until tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

The body of drowned man. supposed
to be that of a young German named
William Lau, was found floating In the
river at the foot OF Seventh street yester-
day. Lau had been in this country about
two weeks. He was penniless and was
ont of a job. He secured position over
on Staten Island, but did not give salts
faction owing to his inability TO speak
English, and ne grew dependent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
ALBERT RuNTON's BODY.
Found on Staten Island-His Fathers
Heartrending Grief

Found on Staten Island-His Fathers
Heartrending Grief
The body of young Albert Run ton, the
last Of the victims Of the sad drowning
accident in the North River on Sunday,
July IL. was found floating off Staten
Island yesterday. and was at once re-
moved to Parslow's undertaken q
establishment on Washington street,
Hoboken. The remainder were badly de-
composed and the only means of iaenti-
fieation were some trinKets found in the
pockets. The grief of the father OF the
dead lad when he saw the body will not
soon be forgotten by those who witnessed
1t. The boy was. just budding into man
hood and was general favorite.
Now that the three bodies have been
found Coroner Parslow is preparing for
the inquest 1t will be held at Coyle's
Hall tomorrow night, and an effort will
be made to learn just how the sad aff air
haDpened
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

The home of Samuel Millions at No. l06
Kearney svenue. was entered by burglars
Saturday night and S2S, a gold watch
and chain aud quantity Of SiIverware
stolen An entrance was effected by
means of basement window. The case
IS being inve stigated BY the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
Arrested with death Near-By.

Thomas Roach. tfty-three years old, of
No. 1874 First street, HoboKen, was ar
rested by the police of that city on Satur-
day on a complaint of larceny, preferred
by Patrick Bagley. When the prisoner
was brought to the station house it was
noticed that he was deathly pale and Dr.
Simon who happened to be present after
examining the man. advised his removal
to ST. Mary's Hospital instead of a cell
Ronoh was taken to the hospital where
he died last night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
NOT A LAND OF PROMISE FOR HIN.
A German Emigran. Cannot Get Work,
So He Ends His Life.

n uerIhan EmIEfans Cannot Get WOrk,
So He Ends His Life.
William Law, twenty-seven years old.
left a happy home in Germany about
three months ago to seek his living in
this country. On July he arrived at
Hoboken and put up at Busoh's Hotel
and at once started TO seek employment.
But he found it hard matter. Several
persons to whom he applied refused him
employment because he could not speak
English. Law became moody and des-
pondent. A week ago he disappeared
from the hotel Yesterday morning his
body YVES found floating in the North
River off Seventh street. There appears
TO be no doubt that he committed suicide
The body is at Coroner Parslow's morgue
and will be buried at the expense of the
county If Laws family is not heard from.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Justice Weed was called from his bed
last night to unite in marriage Miss LeHa
" ellie and William Beuder,of Easton, Pa
The Justice was well paid for his ser
vices. and the happy young couple took
the midnight train for The West.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
CARRIED 100 MANY PASSENGERS.

Overcrowding of "A PaIisade Avenue Car
Results In the Loss OF Leg
William Thompson, fifteen yearf old.
of No. AZ Waverley street. fell from ths
platform of a street car yesterday at
Paiisade avenue and Booraem street One
of the wheels OF the heavily laden car
passed over his right leg just above the
ankle, and almost cut of his foot He
was taken to Christ Hospital. where am
putation was performed.
John Dillmann Of No. e. Hackensaek
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Seven-Year-old Thomas Cornley of No.
16 County road, while attempting TO hitch
a play wagon on behind wagon occupied
by c. Fisher of Summit avenue and
Grand street. yesterday. got his left leg
caught ia one OF the wheels. The poor
little FELLOW was jerked up under the
wagon, and. before he was released oy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Commissioners DugaR and Yoe were
SomeEs of the Board OF street ana Waca<
Commissioners raped for order. On mo
tion Of Commissioner Cook ii was decided
10 take recess until fonr o'clock this
afternoon Business Of Importance Is 20
be transacted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Charles BeItie of No. 4o0 Central ave-
nue.. was committed for the action OF the
Grand Jury today by Justice Davis.
Tae story of how he swim
died Charles Tomke, ef Newark and
Tonnele avenues. by an alleged
fraudulent check. has already been pQb-
lished in 1HE NEWS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

Plank road. the driver Of the car, and
" illiam Austin, the conductor. were ar
rested by Policeman Finan. This morn
ing they were arraigned before Police
Justice Davis, who remRnded them for
examination till July a. IL is said the
torty - as many as it should have
carrie d
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20
PAFRoLMAN O'RoURKB SUSPENDED.
He is Charged with Having InsuIfed
Ladies While Drunk

Policeman Thomas O'Rourke, Of the
Fourth precinct, had his shield taken
from him this morning By
Superintendent Smith. O'Rourke
was found under the influence
Of liquor yesterday, near St. Patrick's r
c. Church, on the Heights The police
man is also accused OF insulting ladies.
He viii be arraigned before the Board at
the next meeting. In the meantime Su-
perintendent Smith intends investigating
L the Case
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

''Is you rfrh new wife giviag You
plenty OF moueys"
mo. she isn't the loan widow I took
her 10 oe.n-Kate Fleld's Washington
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

The warrants for July and August viii
be ready for the school teachers tomor-
row
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-07-20

falling, his leg below the knee had been
lacerated in a terrible manner. DR..
Nevin put twenty stitches ia the injured
limb.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
BURNED THE BALLOON.
The Ascension at Highland Park Prevented
by an Accident-An Army of Boys Get
Their Revenge on One of the Men in At


The Ascension at Highland Park Prevented
by an Accident-An Army of Boys Get
Their Revenge on One of the Men in At
tendance.
The balloon ascension intended for High
land Park yesterday afternoon did not take
place Over 5000 people were present to
witness the ascension, but while the balloon
was being filled with hot air it took fire, and
was so badly damaged as to prevent its be-
ing used. The people commenced to ar
rive at o'clock and continued coming un-
til the grounds were crowded. The balloon
was to have gone up between and o'clock
but at o'clock it was only partly filled
with hot air, and the crowd became impa-
tient.
Bows crowded about those who were en-
gagged in filling the balloon, and in some
manner one of the stay ropes become loose.
The great bag swayed to one side, and the
inside of it caught fire from the furnace
beneath. The fire was speedily extin-
guished, but the hot air had es-
capped and the balloon was too badly
injured to be used. One of the colored men
working with the balloon became enraged at
the boys and commenced to chastise one of
them. He was surrounded by at least 100,
who began to pelt him with green apples they
had obtained from neighborlng orchard.
The man. took to his heels and only escaped
when he took refuge in house at some dis
tance.
Mile. Decca and her lady assistant, who
were to have made the ascension, were pres
ent and ready to go up but for the accident.
The balloon, it was stated, will be patched
up and the ascension made some day next
week. The police were on the ground.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
he DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME.
Showing That Not Everyone With a Chain
Has Watch.

Showing That Not Everyone With Chain
Has Watch.
1t happened on the Sixth street bridge
yesterday morning. The two individuals
interested had been leaning over the rail
looking down at the scaffolding now being
erected round the central pier. One of
them rejoiced in the possession of a some
what ostentatious watchguard which
would not have been out of place as dog
chain. The other evidently spent his spare
cash in other ways-principally at the
nearest saloon. Approaching the man with
the chain he observed:
"Might ask you what time it is?''
Certainly, you might" replied he of the
chain. The first speaker stepped back a
yard or so and waited. The chain man,
however, made no attempt at declaring the
hour. To him again the other said:
''What time might it be, sir?'
'It might be midnight" came the cheer
full response, but 'tisn't."
sLook here, SIR" yelled the querist,
"can't you tell me the time when I ask
you?"
Sometimes can and sometimes can Z, :"
replied the man with the chain. "Just now
1 can't as my ticker's with my uncle. See?"
and he held out the big chain with latch
key attached to its business end. Then the
pair started for Allegheny, and five minutes
later they might have been noticed in
Federal street saloon "setting 'em up' in
rapid succession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
Some City Snap Shots.

MISS NJ. E. GEsH, Of City Attorney More.
lands office, left Friday for three weeks
visit to Ohio Pyle.
THE Starvation Fishing Club, of the South
side will to-day visit the Manhattan Club, at
its camping grounds on the Monongahela
river, near Lock No. 2.
THE British American Association, Branch
No. 2, of Pittsburg, will hold no meetings
until October 49, unless something of import
ance demands its attention.
CHARLES BERG, the efficient assistant treas.
urer and ticket seller of the Duquesne The
ater, has returned from the East and was in
the box Office last night as genial as ever.
ALDERMAN S. A. RICHARDS and Councilman
Harry Lowery and wife, of the Seventh
ward, left last night on the fast line over the
P. r. r. for two weeks'vacation at Atlantic
City.
WILLIAM NEAL, a watchman at the Stock
yards Hotel, Woods Run, who was assaulted
yesterday morning, was better last night,
and will probably live. The police have a
description of the assailants, but have not
made any arrests.
THE Oriental Endowment Order, Of Cleve.
land, O., for the mutual aid of persons be-
tween the ages of 10 and 70 years, has sub
scribed to the laws regulating foreign cor
porations and been allowed to establish a
branch office at Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.

Newton Springer Dies From the Effects OF
Poison-Thought He Was Drinking Gin
The Terrible Mistake Not Discovered
Until 1t Was Too Late.
Newton Springer, a carpenter, swallowed
poison in mistake for gin and died yester-
day in great agony. Springer was AZ years
of age. He was employed on the steamer
Alex. Swift, now being overhauled at the
Brownsville docks. Friday evening after
work one of the men brought bottle of
gin, which all were invited to participate
of. 1t went the rounds of all the men ex-
cept Springer, who was busy about some
thing at the time, and told them to leave
the bottle and he would take some later 1t
was put down among several other bottles,
and the men went away.
After short while Springer finished his
work and thought of the gin. Going to the
place where the bottle had been left he
picked up one he thought contained the gin
and took long drink. After swallowing a
considerable quantity of the liquid he was
Mortified to find he had made mistake and
taken wood alcohol.
His companions were summoned, and
soon had DR.. O'Brien on the scene. He
worked with the suffering man all night,
but to no avail. The drink was fatal one,
and early yesterday morning Springer died
suffering terribly.
Coroner Mcdowell was notified of the
case and investigated it. After hearing the
testimony the jury returned verdict of
death from taking poison by mistake.
Springer lived at Brownsville, and the body
was sent to his late home. The funeral will
take place to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
POMPEII AGAIN DESTROYED.

A Big Crowd Witnesses the Spectacle in
Recreation Park-A Festival Day in
the Ancient City nlustrated--vesuvius'
Eruption, Followed by Fireworks.
A fine evening, and every attending cir
cnmstance auspicious. favored the in
augural performance here of the 'Last Days
of Pompeii," spectacle that has been pre-
sented in every country, and everywhere
received with much interest and applause.
For weeks past an army of mechanics has
been employed at Recreation Park, ALE
gheny, in fitting up the necessary structures
incidental to the display.
The enterprise is costly and hazardous
one, and it reflects credit on the few gentle
men who were instrumental in bringing the
entertainment here, that the performance
last evening was an unqualified success. 1t
is only necessary to mention that the
performances proposed to be given here
will cost 1000, and that nearly 400
people are engaged in the representation, to
show what the undertaking amounts to. r.
w. Barnheisel, Sr., Percy f. Smith and
George c. jerks are responsible for the en-
terprise, and their pluck in producing this
famous and attractive spectacle is bound to
be appreciated.
The scenery representing the city of Pom
peii, destroyed by the long-slumbering vol
cano of Vesuvius in the year 49, A. D., is
considered to be the best picture of the COM
panion town of the series. A miniature
lake fringes the street, with its temples,
palaces, baths, pantheon and coliseum,
and in dark grandeur, above, the slum-
bering cone of Vesuvius looks down
darklv on the doomed city and its people
Tho onfion of tho Tlau iutr0dunec q fnctiyo1
day in the life of the inhabitants. Boys
enjoy their holiday; civic dignitaries, sena-
tors, priests and priestesses, flower girls,
citizens and guards pass to and fro, march in
procession and finally assemble to witness
the sports. These are very fine, and con-
sist of running races, bicycle acts by skilled
artists, extraordinary acrobatic and contor-
zionist acts, boxing and a ballet. The
chariot races were not run last night owing
to delay in the arrival of the chariots, due
to the half holiday.
The sports over, the action of the piece
continues, introducing gladiators the war
ship of the Golden Calf and the seizure of
Christians who refuse to join in the sacri-
fee. The proceedings are interrupted by
an earthquake and the sudden eruption of
the mountain, which outpours its burning
lava on the city, putting the inhabitants to
flight. The spectacle of the eruption
and destruction was well conceived
and executed. Immediately following
was given very fine fireworks
display by Pain & Son, a part of the pro-
gramme that was literally applauded Leon
J. Vincent was stage manager, and on him
devolved most of the work of setting the
piece. About 3, 900 people were present.
The next performance will be on Tuesday
evening, weather permitting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
A BOYCOTT WORN OUT.
Local Delegates to the Green Bottle
Blowers Convention Tell
WHY SOME THINGS WERE DONE
Sharpsburg's Mill Trouble Still Remains
Unsettled.
THE TRADES COUNCILS LATEST MOVE

DO. Hayes, Tim Hovey, Albert Sahner,
Jeremiah Bunting, John J. Donnery, Sam.
uel Griffith, William Rief, John Raesler
and Henry Winters, the local delegates to
the Green Bottle Blowers Convention,
came home from ST. Louis yesterday morn
ing. They report one of the largest, most
important and most harmonious sessions of
that body ever held.
In regard to the criticisms heaped
upon the delegates for accepting the
courtesies of the Annheuser Busch
Brewing Company while the firms beer
was under boycott, the delegates say that
it is considered that the boycott has worn off.
This firm, it is claimed, gives employment
to large portion of the green glass trade,
because they use millions of bottles annu-
ally.
Wages Soon to BE Arranged.
There were few changes in the SCALE and
it is expected that the wages for the coming
year will be amicably settled at conference
to be held some time within the next ten
days-it may be this week-as it is thought
the Executive Committee will meet in this
city this week.
BY withdrawing from the knights of
Labor, the green bottle blowers have legis-
lated their organization into position oc-
cupied by them many years ago. They were
originally known as the Glassblowers'
Union of North America, which was changed
to the Grand League. In 1874 this was
changed to the Improved League.
Then in 1856 the division came and the East
and West took separate names, but in the
same year both affiliated with the Knights
of Labor as two distinct organizations
Three years later both assemblies united
and remained as a single trades assembly
until few days ago. They will now be
known as the Improved League of Glass
blowers of America, or at least until they
are fully settled. Speaking of the future of
the organization Mr.. Hayes, one of the dele
gates who returned yesterday, said:
Three Courses Now to Pursue.
''There are three courses for us to pursue
to remain as an independent organization
or to amalgamate either with the Flints or
the American Federation of Labor If we
join the Flints we become an integral part
of the American Federation. The Flints
have over 1000 members and 100000.
While we are comfortably fixed financially,
it remains for the Auditing Committee to
say how much of funds we have. With the
Federation we would not surrender our in
dependence as was the case in the Knights.
There would not be constant friction on ac-
count of a want of control in the manage
ment of our affairs
The delegates a-e loud. in their praise of
the manner in which they were treated in
St. Louis. Tim Hovey, one of the Pitts
burg delegates, was honored with a place
on the Executive Committee.