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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

the odds on various horses on a black
board and shouting to customers the
advantages to be gained at this particular
pen. While he Is thus talBing, and
chalking, he takes the money that comes
pouring in from dozens Of uplifted
hands and passes It over to a bookkeeper
who issues tickets to customers and re-
cords their bets with wonderful rapidity.
THE rear end OF the pen is devoted to
paying out money to the winners; one
man distributes the cash, the other re-
cords the returning tickets. / noticed,
however, that the front end Of the con-
cern did most Of the business Like
worthless COW, it had an outrageous ap-
petite, but gave very little milk. The re-
ceiviDg teller was overworked, but the
paying teller had a manifest sinecure.
When the races started it seemed as II
everybody was made OF money. When
the days sport was over most of the
money was safely slowed away by the
bookmakers. 1t was a case Of now you
see it and now you don't"
Mr.. Scudder concluded his remarks
with the customary political TRADE
against Democratic officials.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
SCARED BY ELEPHANTS.
A Woman and a Boy Badly Hurt
During the Parade.

The large elephants which paraded
through the down town streets with Bar
NUNS Circus this morning were the cause
Of an accident by which it is feared two
persons will lose their lives.
When the parade reached Warren street
on its way up Montgomery street TO New
ark avenue a horse drawing a heavy ex-
press wagon and in charge of John Con-
sance, became frightenened at the ele-
plants and started on a mad run up
Montgomery street. Mrs. NJ. Lunz, of
No 10 Essex street, was knocked down
and run over aud seriously injured about
the head. John Walker, fourteen years
old, OF No. 20'Skillman avenue, was also
Knocked down aud run over. He was
seriously injured about the spine and
It Is believed that be will
die. He was taken to the City Hospital.
Mrs. Lunz was taken TO her home in Sus-
sex street and from there she WAS re-
moved 10 the hospital IN an ambulance.
The surgeon expressed little hope for her
recovery. The driver, John Consance.
was arrested and was held IN 81 900 bail.
T. J. ellison furnished the bail and Con-
sance will have 10 appear at court to-
morrow morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
MR. ScUDDER'S DISCOVERIES.
He Tells What Some Practical Jokers
Told Him About the Gutenberg Races

He Tells What Some Practical Jokers
Told Him About the Gutenberg Races
The Rev. DIR. Scudder, Of the Taber-
nacle, preached last evening on the evils
of bookmaking and gambling at the Gut
tenburg race track. Mr.. Scudder and q
fellow clergyman visited the track one
day last eek, ana last evening he told
his congregation what he saw.
DR.. Scudder dweit on the fact that he
had to pay dollar to get into the .sun-
hallowed premises" He calculated that
the Racing Association took IN $4,000 a
day gate money. He saw very little en-
thusiasm in the races as such. Some
practical jokers told him that iI was al
ways settled beforehand what horse was
to win. The betting pavilion he found
the most fascinating resort-not for him
self, of course, but for the crowd. Evil
IDENTITY he fell into the hands Of some very
funny men, for he gave in mis- sermon the
following astounding points of informa-
tion:-
''The sight here was as good,
or, rather, as bad. as a visit to
pandemonium itself. There was no
lack of excitement here. Every one
was on the qui vive, swindlers and swim
died included OF the professional
gamblers engaged in the bookmaking
business there were two hundred and
sixty-four to each booth. A booth, by the
way, is sort of cattle pen. four by
twelve feet, containing four so-called
gentlemen, whose duty 1t Is to relieve the
multitude Of its surplus cash. One man
stands in front OF the pen chaiking down
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
Glossy WAS THIRD.
Another Prize Won by the waynes' Flee
Runners.


Burners.
The Wayne Athletic Club is making a
splendid record in the cross-country races.
Glossy, who had three minutes handicap,
finished third In the run of the Suburban
Harriers over a five mile course.
Vogellus the champion junior
cross-country runner, also a member
of the Waynes was the first home. He
was second in the test in actual time rec
ords, as he covered the distance in 50
minutes "a seconds. The prize for the
best time went to the scratch man. Lloyd,
of the Prospect Harriers, who was IS sec
onds faster than the Wayne runner.
When time was called at half past six
O'Clock siXty-three timber young athletes
faced Starter Hughes and started on their
Journey of five miles. The men kept well
together all the way, and finished within
ten minutes Of the winner. A. Mills of
the Yonkers Y. NJ c. A., handicap 8 min
utes 80 seconds, captured first prize,
handsome gold watch, by going over the
course in 80 minutes 81 seconds. E. B.
Leonard, of the Sylvan A. c., handicap
2m 30s., won second prize, a beautiful
seal ring; time, Sem. SIS. w. Glossy.
Wayne A. c., handicap minutes. took
third prize, a marble clock; time, Sam Is.
j. ID. Lloyd. of the Prospect Harriers,
VINO started from scratch. won special
prize for making the best time over the
course-viz, Bonn. lbs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
navonne Carpenters.

The union carpenters Of Bayonne, with
the exception of a dozen whose bosses
have acquiesced in their demands, struck
this morning for an increase of wages and
less hours of work. Altogether about one
hundred men went out.
The notification served bv the unions
upon the master builders and boss car
penters three months ago called for an
increase in wages of from so and s. rs
TO So per day and a decrease in working
hours of from nine 20 eight hours II is
understood that If they can secure the in
crease in wages the strikers will waive the
decrease in working hours.
At seven O'Clock this morning every
union man In the city reported to the ex-
ecutive committee at its headquarters In
Hendrickson's Assembly Rooms, and re-
ceiyed instructions for the day. Pockets
were posted at each of the four railroad
stations, at the Bergen Point and PORT
Richmond ferry landing and at the several
bridges over the Morris Canal. Other
sqauds were detailed TO communicate with
the bosses and TO attend TO other business
details. The Executive Committee will
remain in session until midnight to await
deyeloDmeuts
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
THE CIRCUS AqTACHED.

Sheriff McPhillips this morning served
a writ Of attachment on Barnum g.
Bailey's circus to securs claim OF S.. 600
which the Palisade Amusement ExnibI-
tion Company alleges is due IT.
Last year the Amusement Company e 81
tracted to purchase from the Circus Conf
pany d quantity of scenery and other
properly valued at t40, 600 A deposit
of 5000 on the contract was
made, and an agent of the Amusement
Company was sent to Cincinnati, O., TO
examine the property. When
he returned he reported that the property
was not worth more than Si5s sooJ-
The Amusement Company. when at
learned of this. demanded TO be released
by Barnum & Baiiey's Circus Company
from the contract. ,.and this demand was
refused. suit was then begun
by the Amusement Company.
to recover the s., 900 deposit and the at
tachment followed The company gave
bond IN SIS. 600 this morning 10 pay costs
of suit and the attachment was re-
moved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
THE sWINDLERs DOOMED.
Governor Albeit Takes Up the Fight
Against the PeDefit" Associations.
So~ciaI 10 The .JeTsey Cifg NernS


Against the " Renefit" Associations.
Special to the Jersey City Netcs.
TRENTON, May 4, 1ss1--Governor Alb
bett has signed the doom Of the get-rich-
auckland fly by-night corporations that
have been shearing Philadelphia lambs
under the supposed protection of New
Jersey law. Orders for their extirpation
were given by the Governor on last We'd
nesday night at the conclusion Of the
banquet given by the Camden Board Of
Trade at Morgan's Hall
Half a dozen gentlemen, including
Governor Albeit and Supreme Court
Judge Garrison. were chatting, when the
Governor, suddenly turning to the Judge,
said:-
81 wish you would look into the matter
Of these so-called beneficial societies and
see II fraudulent use OF the laws of
this State is not being made by them in
the promises they are holding out TO the
public"
NO QUARTER TO FRAUD.
The outcome Of such suggestion to
Judge Garrison Is a foregone conclusion,
ana II these corporations are Illegal they
can expect no quarter at the hands OF the
Supreme Court Justice. Several eminent
New Jersey lawyers yesterday declared
that they were clearly Illegal, and that
there was no law which gave them the
power they arrogate to themselves. That
means the death of the confidence cor
porarions. There are two ways by which
they may be driven out Of business. The
simplest and most expeditions is to in
diet the incorporators. who have nom
inal residence in New Jersey. The other
way would be 10 revoke their charters by
quo warranto proceedings by the Attor-
ney-General.
The law under which these com panies
were Incorporated was approved Match
%, 1886, and a glance at the section IS
sufficient to show their Illegally even 70
lay man. Here it is
That the sale and exclusive object of in
corporation under this act shall be 10 re-
lieye or support such Of the members there
of or sucn other persons as shall by sick
ness, casualty, OH age or other cause be
rendered incspa ole of attending TO their
usual occupation or calling; to discourage
intemperance and diffuse the principles
of benevoIence and charity; to promote
the decent interment of deceased men,
bers or widows of deceased members; TO
give and extend benevolent and charita BILE
relief and assistance to persons who are
not members or corpOrators; TO promote
religion, morality or industry by local
missions or Sunday schools or schools OF
charitable nature and other charitable
objects; any one or more OF the above
objects may be provided for in the consti-
tuition and bylaws of such corporation,
which shall have power to provide for
such necessary expenses as shall accrue
by carrying into effect said object or OBJ
jects; and no part of the funds OF such
corporation shall be used for banking
purposes or in any manner except as pro-
vided in this act.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
THE STRIKE MANIA.
Disastrous Defeat of the Bricklay-
ers---BayOnne Carpenters Act.

Contractor NJ. KelIeher resumed work
this morning on the new public school
building on Virginia avenue, West Ber-
gen, with q force Of fifteen men. A
watcbman has been engaged VINO will
guard the building at night. Mr.. Kelle-
her has also seen Captain McKaig, who
promised police protection. AS soon as
any of the striking bricklayers attempt
to repeat their operation OF Friday night
the watchman will telephone or send
messenger TO the police station on Com
munipaw avenue. Mr.. kelleher told me
this morning that he was as determined
as ever In his resolution TO light the
strikers to the end.
They have destroyed my property"
he said, ''and should / ascertain who the
men are who did that work last Friday
night / will prosecute them. fear no
further trouble, however, as believe the
strikers are afraid of the police"
The full force of men are at work at the
Zinc Works, and the work is being pushed
rapidly. Mr.. f. Edwards, who Is doing
the work, says that 1t will be COM
pleted on contract time. lie does not fear
that the strikers will interfere with the
works.
"We have appointed an arbitration
committee" said a striking bricklayer
who was In Justice Kimmerly's court
lllS anu our Will
meet the arbitration committee of the
boss masons this evening In St. Bridgeps
Hall, on Mercer street, when this trouble
will undoubtedly be settled"
The bricklayer refused to disclose his
name, but his statement is most emphati-
caliy denied by the boss masons.
"Our Arbitration Committee knows
nothing of such meeting" said Con-
tractor 2. j. Condor. 1--WE are not going
to meet tonight at ST. Bridget's Hall, but
in Mr.. EDglish's house at Jersey ave-
nue. and Wayne street. II the
bricklayers send their committee
to us we viii listen to what they have to
say, but we Will not acceed to their de-
mands for higher wages. We have not
been inconvenienced by their strike, land
it is q matter of indifference TO US whether
they return TO work or not"
The striking bricklayers in all parts OF
the CITY have given up hopes of winning
this fight, and are ready and willing to
return TO work at the old rates.
1t is stated on good authority that the
boss masons have decided not 10 re- employ
any of the strikers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
A Good for Nothing Striker.

Mrs. Michael Carey, of West Bergen,
appeared in Justice Kimmerly's court
this morning and asked for warrant for
her husbsnd, who is one Of the striking
bricklayers.
''He won't give me any money" said
the woman, "and / wouldn't mind that If
he didn't abuse me. Ever since this strike
was ordered he has not been supporting
me, and often come home intoxicated and
abuses me frightfully. l have some
money saved. but don't intend support
ing while be stays out on strike"
Justice kimmerly directed the woman
to notify him If her husband abused her
again. promising to issue warrant for
his arrest on a charge of assault and bat
tery. Mrs. Carey was referred 10 Poor
master Hewitt for assistance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
GUBERNATORIAL EARLY BIRDS.
Perhaps 1t May BE a Case Where the
Old Proverb VIII Not Apply.
sDeciaI to the Jersev citv Nelcs.

kDecldL 10 the Jerseu CttD Heirs
TRENTON, May 4, 1S91-There is con-
siderable gossip bearing on next years
Gubernatorial contest which promises to
be an eventful one. In the first place the
Democrats are getting in fight over the
nomination, and it is going to be a strug-
gle OF the giants. Within the past ten
days three names have been mentioned in
connection with the nomination, and
they are Senator Robert Adrain, f. F. G.
Young of Jersey City and Judge Kirk
patrick of Newark. The presentation of
these names. for the timely consideration
of the rank and file, has caused Senator
George I. Werts 10 seml-ofiicialiy an-
nounce that he is candidate for the Dom-
ination of Governor. This puts Senator
Werts in the field. while the others APP
parently are hanging on. waiting for
something TO turn up.
On the Republican side but little Is
heard. This is perhaps due to the fact
that the Republicans of New Jersey are
demoralized. There is hope that they
VIII pull themselves together in 1892 and
make at least an effort. There is an under
current favorable to Senator John Gard
ner OF Atlantic, as the candidate, but his
name has teen presented early insfthe
campaign for the past niue years. Cen
eral Sewell thinks very much about his
candidacy, and believes he is a possible
winner. IL is. however. quite possible
that General Z. Burd Grubb will again be
the candidate
There is going to be effort made to have
convention of the State League of Re-
publican Clubs. 1t mas been two years
SINCE the Stale League m ct, and that was
ut Elizabeth The League received no
announcement from the State Republi-
can Committee, which was jealous of it,
ana II feit sick for the want of something
10 DO
T. view OF the approaching Presidential
C N ,iign, there is some idea of reviving
the league this Fall, SO that it will be 10
shape to do work in the campaign OF 1892
lantfc City during August. but the place
10 not generally acceptable. The Essex,
Hudson and Passaic delegates refuse
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
THAT RAILWAY WAR.
Hot Words Before the Chancellor, Then
PostPonement.


The matter of the application OF the
Central Railroad Company for an iuiunc-
ton TO restrain the Lehigh Valley Rail-
way Company from interfering with its
improvements at the Griffng Iron Works
aud Communipaw avenue, came up be-
fore the Chancellor this afternoon.
Governor Bedle wanted Dostponement
because his associate counsel. ex-Chan-
cellor Williamson, was absent He could
not account for the ex-Chanceilor's
absence.
Mr. Corbin. who appeared for the
Lehlgh Valley Company, objected, and
said that he had understood the Central
people were going on with the work
Governor bedle somewhat hotly
as ked Mr.. Corbin 10 designate where the
work was being done, and resented
warmly the impuLation in Mr.. Corbln's
remarks.
Mr., Corbin said that he thought
the matter should be disposed OF
at once. The other side has OBJ
tained a restraining order. and II
1t was adjourned now Gov. Bedle would
have an engagement for the next day
liked for the case and so on.
Before Governor Bedle could reply the
Chancellor said that the standing in that
court of both the ex-Cnancellor and ex-
Governor was such that no such allega-
tion sheu'd be entertained against them.
The case went over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

50 until my term expired. On Saturday
morning | rang up Mr.. Dugan at nine
O'Clock, informing him through the
phone that he need NOS be ready, as /
would not be present Immediately after
! rang mp Mr.; Thurston. tell
in the Office. / told Mr.. Thurston
] was called away; In fact. Mr. Heppen-
heimer knew it, and he suggested that /
go away at night did not return until
Monday night and DIR. King, Of Snake
Hill. met me on Tuesday and prescribed
for me, and j never got up until yesterday.
also may state that have had legal ad-
vice on this subject which consider as
good as that given the Park Commission
ers. The alleged threat Of bringing me
Into court won't influence me one way OF
the ether. | might say also that IL the
matter did come up in court the star
chamber dolngs OF the Park Commission
ners would be brought 10 light and might
be very interesting matter for the public
to know. II Mr.. Thurston says that l
would rot sign the park bonds for per-
sonal reasons he SAYS an untruth. In
conclusion, ] wish the public to recognize
the fact that / am under $4,000 bonds,
and / will not place my signature to any
thing where do not believe | am doing
Hudson county"
Mr.. Thurston, President of the Park
Commissioners, did not seem to be at all
disturbed this morning when called his
attention to the interview with Mr.. Brug-
gemann. He said that il was all right,
and be did not see that he had anything
TO say about IL
If Mr.. Bruggemann was Influenced in
his course by all these things" added Mr..
Thurston Significantly, why did he agree
on Friday TO meet me on Saturday and
sign the bondsf"
Mr.. Thurston was inclined to laugh at
the whole statement, and seemed to think
that Mr.. Bruggemann had not strength
ened himself in the peculiar he had as
sumed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

Notwithstanding the storm, the new
chorus choir, under the leadership Of
Victor Baier, was out in full force, extra
seats having been arranged in the choir
gallery for the young men. 1t was COM
munion Sunday, and instead Of a sermon
in the morning addresses were delivered
by the pastor, Rev. John Scndder, and
the assistant pastor, Rev. j. Lester Wells,
on "The Spiritual Life and Work.
twenty-five new members were received
into the church, and tine right hand of
fellowship was given them
The Tabernacle monthly paper, called
1.-THE Trumpet" was distributed last
evening. 1t is a newsy sheet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
THE CIRCUS In TOWN..
Barnum, Bailey Hutchinson's Parade
Makes a Sensation.

Makes a Sensation
Early this morning a great crowd Of
women and children about Oakland Park
marked the presence of Barnum's circus.
One large tent. from which were flying
flags of many kinds, and a smaller
tent, in which were the curl
osities, occupied the park, and large
pictorial canvasses adorned the outside
On the opposite side of Oakland avenue
were the numerous faktrs, the three shots
for ten cents, performing alligator. pink
lemonade, and what the crier called
''camel jointed hump backet peanuts
All the morning the crowds loitered
about the tents or entered the side show,
which was open. About nine o'clock the
long line of gilded wagons lssued from
the park and paraded down Oakland
avenue 10 Newark avenue and all
about the lower part OF the
city. The elephants and open cages
containing the wild animals were the
most interesting part OF the long process
sion, which caused the car drivers 70
swear The wagons returned 10 the park
about noon, but the crowd waited around
until the opening Of the afternoon per-
fOrmaEce.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

The Montgomery Base Ball Club
cracked the Chestnuts Yesterday, who
claim to be the champion amaEeur base
bali club Of the Heights. by score Of u
TO Il
The Montgomerys would like to hear
from all clubs whose members are under
sixteen years old.
Result of Association games yesterday
Louisville ), Columbus 4: CincInnsti B.
st. Louis 2
The clubs are closing uD In the League
Pat Powers pets are dol ng nooly. They
lead the Eastern Associate on with cieau
record. They have won seven games
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

On Saturday afternoon a number of
prominent young ladies met and organ
lied the Postmeridies' Croquer Society.
The officers elected were:-Miss Annie
Osborne, president; Miss May Allen,
ice-president; Miss Sadie Strow, secre-
tary, aud Miss May Barricklo. chairman
OF the Refreshment Committee. The
other members of the club are Misses
Rose Lscell. NJ. Garrison, Daisy Rein
hardt and Male Wittemeyer. Meetings
will he held every Saturday afternoon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

to journey to the extreme other end OF the
State. IL is suggested as the convention
be held at Trenton, that it Is easy of access
from all parts of the State.
Two well known men are spoken OF here
for the presidency of the League. One is
Joseph H Gakill, Of Mount Holly, and the
other IS Colonel W. Il. Skirm, Of Trenton.
Ex-senator John W. Grig9s. of Paterson,
n favoute with the young. men, is also
mentioned. while the Camden clubs are
talking OF City Comptroller De Rousse e,
and City Solicitor L Willard Morgan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04
HE WAS A GOOD OFFICER.
Constable Crawford Made an Enviable
Record For Himself


Record For Himself
Constable Henry f. Crawford severed
his connection with the First District
Court on Friday, after having performed
fourteen years faithful service there. His
successor is John Masker.
Mr.. Crawford is the oldest constable in
the city, and has very enviable reputa-
tiou.
He was first appointed constable to
serve In Judge Randolph's Court, which
was at the time held in City Hall. He
performed his duties SO satisfactorily
that he Kept in service eleven years. He
next served under ex-Judge Douglass for
three years, and then one month under
Justice PuSter
During his fourteen years experience
he was sued but once, and then the case
was decided IN his favor. There Is not
another constable in the county who has
served half the time who can refer TO
such a record
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

Thomas Clark of No. II Bostwick place,
employed as driver by the Passaic Zinc
Works, had his left arm broken below the
elbow on Saturday by falling from his
Clark was discharged from the City
Hospital but three weeks ago. having
broken the same arm above the elbow
BIZ falling from his truck about two
months ago. Ii is feared that his last
mishap viii result in his losing his arm
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-04

for ever since, was captured by Police
Sergeant Reardon eariF yesterday morn
ing Ia Grove street Tuily is said 10 be
one Of two men who Knocked down Al
bert Bell OF No. 27l Erie street late one
night and robbed him Of bis purse and
gold watch and chain. When Iuily
espied the Sergeant walking towards him
he turned and ran swiftly away. The
Sergeant fired two shots in the air and
Tully stopped and surrendered. He was
locked up in a cell at Police Headquar-
ters