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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
HEALTH OF HUDSON.
Struggles Of the County
Board to Pro-
mote 1t.
LOOKING AFTER HOBOKEN
Permits for Burial May Possibly be
Preceded by Permits to Die
Nuisances and other
Matters.

The meeting of the County Board Of
Health yesterday was as long as usual
and concluded with the same unimport-
ant results that always attend these meet
ings. Counsel to the Board was directed
to notify DIR. F. l.. johnson that he is
practising in this city without being
registered.
Principal Wakeman of School No.
wrote the Board to the effect that . boy
had been excluded from his school be-
cause he had membranous Group. and
that his physician sent the boy back to
the school. The physician claimed
that the disease is not COM
tagious, notwithstanding the declar-
alton of the Health Board
that it is. Inspector Salsonstail reported
reported that Ross & Sanford, contrac-
Tors, were covering filling of garbage
In some sunken lots in Weehawken with
earth, and that there was no longer any
reason for Weehawken people to COM
plain.
1t was reported to the Board that John
Lumm, who had been refused license,
nad still been conducting his business of
scavenger, and counsel to the Board was
directed to take action in the matter. A
complaint from e. P. Luce was read. 1t
stated that Mrs Gill. midwife in Bay
onne, was not qualified to practice. The
complaint was not acted on.
HAD NO PERMIT.
Julia Ryan Of No. 10915 Railroad ave-
nue. died October and was inferred In
st. Johns Cemetery, Orange, without q
permit. The Boaru directed that suit be
brought against Dempsey & Co., of
Orange, the undertakers, ror not procur-
ing the necessary permit.
Mrs. Ann Form, OF No 26 White street.
complained to the Board of the horrible
condition of the Meadows between
Dupont and White street. The
complaint was refused. Mrs.
George Cole, of Ogden avenne.
complained that men brought leather re-
fnse to the meadows and boys set fire to
1T, thereby creating very disagreeable
odor. The complaint was referred TO
counsel, but it Is believed that 1t is i
subject only for the police to deal with.
A number of letters sent to the Board
inquiring whether the Hoboken Board OF
Health has the right to issue burial per-
lnits was read. The matter was referred
to counsel with instruction that he
should test the law in the courts to have
it settled definitely.
The Board was informed that Drs. S. J.
Meyer, j. A. Stegmeyer, Hamilton Vree-
land, X. B. Gilman, John J. McLain and
Evan L. Steadmann, had failed to report
cases of contagious diseases DIR. Vree-
land, 1t WAS claimed. was derelict In three
cases The complaints were refer red to
counsel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
HUDSON'S Park BONDS.
Why Was the Suit Against
Bruggemann Stopped?
JUDGE GARRETsON'S STATEMENT.
Better To Seek Amendments To
Law Than Endanger the Sale
of the Securities.

The account of the withdrawal of the
mandamus suit to compel Director-at-
Large Bruggemann to sign the Park
Bonds, which appeared in The JERSEY
CITY NEWS yesterday, caused consider
able surprise throughout the city last
evening. The action of the counsel was
freely discussed. and in the absence of
other information some indignation was
expressed. IL was said that the counsel
chad received an intimation that the Court
would declare the act unconstitutional
and that as soon as the election was over
and it was known that Bruggemann had
been re- elected, the suit was withdrawn.
Ex-Judge Garretson denied that state
weut this morning and said that on the
arxument of the case before the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Gilbert Collins. who appeared
for Mr.. Bruggemann, argued that the
amendment 60 the law creating
the PARK Commissioners, ap-
proved April II: 1889, made the
of the original act. approved March 13,
1883. provided that the Commissioners
should be empowered to make agree
ments for the purchase of sites. ''by and
with the consent Of the Board of Chosen
Free holders of said county" The
quoted, which, MFR. Collins, claimed.
made the Commissioners, an appointive
body, a legislative body, which was un-
constitutional and void.
Judge Garretson also denied that there
was any truth in the statement that the
Com missioners had waited until after
election before disseminating the suit in
hopes that Peloubet who, it was known.
would sign the bonds, would be elected
in place OF Bruggemann. He said that
the fact that the Court, instead
of deciding the matter az once, had
taken it under advisement, might raise
some doubt in the minds Of purchasers as
to the validity of the bonds and might
injure their sale. In view of this it was
thought best to withdraw the suit and
have the law amended SO that there
would be no possible question as to its
constitutionality.
Another consideration which also in
duced the Commissioners to take this
course was that in case the Court should
decide against Bruggemann he would
undoubtedly appeal. That would compel
an argument of the case before the Court
of Errors and Appeals, and there was no
telling when that Court would give de-
cision in the matter.
TO AVOID DELAY.
1t was in order to avoid this delay that
it was resolved TO pursue the course
which has been taken.
WnaC Lne nature OF Cn6 amenumenG
would be. Mr.. Garrettson said be could
not say, as he had not fully considered
the matter: nor was he ready TO affirm
that Mr. Collins position was correct and
tnnt the law was unconstitutional.
1t was said by a member Of the bar that
il Mr.. Collins contention is correct all
that was sought 10 be gained by the
amendment will be lost. If ig is held
that the Freeholders must confirm or ap-
prove of the acts of the Commissioners
it will amount practically to placing that
Board in control of the parks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
A LOAN AND A WATCH.
Constable Wright's Attachment Will Go
to the Grand Jury.

Constable Wright's Attachment Will Go
to the Grand Jury.
Constable Thomas M. Wright was
locked up in Hoboken last night charged
with larceny by boatman named Peter
Peterson. The examination this morning
developed proceedings which place a
Justice of the Peace and the constable in
queer light. Peterson's boat lies at
Weehawken. Acc ording to his story,
some weeks ago a fellow with whom he
had a passing acquaintance came to him
and asked for loan of $50, offering gold
watch as security. Peterson handed over
the money and received the watch.
Yesterday Constable Wright visited
Judge Seymour in Hoboken aud secured
an attachment for the watch. Armed
with the writ he visited Peterson.
Good morning, Mr.. Peterson" said
Wright.
"Good morning, Mr.. Wright"
"Have you the time, Mr.. Peterson"
asked the constable.
Peterson pulled the watch from his
pocket. AS he opened it to look at the
time the constable grabbed it, wrenched
it from the chain and started up the gang
plank. When Peterson attempted to fol-
low, Wright pulled a billy and said he
would arrest him.
Peterson hurried to Recorder Nc
Donough, and told his story The war
rant and arrest followed. This morning
Recorder McDonough sent the case to
the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
BOARD OF FINANCE.
Only One Bid for City Hall Bonds
Treasurer's Report.

Finance Commissioners Edelstein
Hitler and Allen met yesterday after
noon to receive bids for the 100000 five
per cent. City Hall bonds. Only one bid
der was present, who represented the
General Society of Mechanics and Trades
men of New York City. He bid fol
$4,000 worth of the bonds at par. The
bid was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The clerk was authorized tosnotify all
claimants against the water account to
meet the Commissioners Saturday after
noon at two o'clock. City Treasurer
Cleveland submitte ed the following state
ment of cash balances of the cty's
moneys deposited in the various banks
with the sinking funds:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
MIRTH AND MUSIC.
Miss Louise Dennis Entertains Her
Many Friends Handsomely.

Miss Louise Dennis Entertains Her
Many Friends Handsomely.
A pleasant party was given last night
at the residence of Miss Louise Dennis on
Montgomery street. The parlors were
filed with young folk and were scene
of merriment. All kinds of games were
played. songs were sung, apd there was
dancing also. Miss Mary Dtwey. of New
York, sang q pretty solo in pleasing
manner, and Miss Julia Dey gave an
excellent recita ion. Supper was served
at eleven O'Clock. and theeremainder of
the evening was spent in dancing.
Among those present we,e Miss Essie
Young, Miss Belle Wilson, Miss Gertie
Haddon. Miss Eva White, Miss Lucy
Parker, Miss Emily Fisher. Miss Jessie
Campbell. Miss Edna TapDy, Miss Lulu
Van Zandt, Mr.. Fred Campbell. Mr..
George Dewey, Mr.. George Elliott, Mr..
John Ratnor. Mr.. James Hopkins and
Mr.. Harry Jarvis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
JACKY LYNCH.
Admits that He Struck Hines and Is Held

Admits that He Struck Hines and Is Held
to Answer.
"Jacky" Lynch was held for the Grand
Jury in 500 by Police Justice o 'Donnell
this morning for assaulting John Hines
at the bath house precinct Tuesday. The
evidence was all against "Jacky." Mr.
Sheeran gave bail for him.
1t appears that "Jacky" and one Joe
Brown had had several disputes during
the morning. One of these was brought
about by Brown laughing at Sheeran's
Browns testimony. stepped in as peaci-
fer, and he and "Jacky" got to scumbel-
ling" But Brown didn't see 'Jacky'
strike the blow. Hines swore "Jacky"
hit him. Roundsman Cannon corrobor-
ated Hines testimony. and "JacKy" ad-
mitted that he struck Hines.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
MASKED BURGLARS.
Four of Them Hold Up Missouri Pacific
Train.

Four of Them Hold Up a Missouri Pacific
Train.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 5, 1S9l.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific train which left Omaha at
halt past ten o'clock last night was ''held
up'' by masked men at West Side. su-
burb, at IL o'clock.
-Four masked men took charge of the
train when it stopped at the station, one
covering the engineer and fireman with a
rifle while the others proceeded to plum
der the train with drawn revolvers. They
approached the coaches and ordered the
passengers to throw their han is up.
At the door they retreated and attacked
the mail car. By threatening to blow
open the door with dynamite the messen-
ger was induced to admit the robbers and
the car was plundered.
The officers refuse to give any infor-
nation as to the amount of booty secured,
but it Is said that large sums from Kan
sas City and st. Louis banks were Sc
cured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
HoBoKEN HHAlTA BOARD.

Taking Active Measures for the Abate-
ment of Nuisances.
John Salidan. Hoboken saloonkeeper.
who owns several houses on Madison
street, was arrested yesterday by Health
Officer Granelli. The outhouses had be-
come a nuisance and as SalLlan per-
sistently refused to obey the orders of the
Health Board concerning them he was
fined $25.
Peter Kerrigan also refused 10 comply
with the law and abused Grnnelli when
he served notice. Granelll arrested Ker-
rigan and Recorder McDonough gave
Peter a caustic reprimand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
LOST HIS SUIT.
Though the Defendant Was Fined SIS
and Costs.

Though the Defendant Was Fined So
and Costs.
Christian Reiper of East New Durham
caused the arrest of Mary Reiber. his
wife, and George Stengel. on Octo-
ber rs, charging them with living in open
lewdness, and Stengel with assault.
In the Court of Special Ses-
sions today Reiber said that bis wife
deserted her home at Croton. N. Y, and
went to Gutenberg. He claimed that
Stengel went with her, and that the wife
also took their child, Elizabeth, with her
when she fed. Reiber said that he went
TO the house of his sister-in-law, barbara
Hocksbaker, and demanded to see his
child. Stengel opened the door, and
recognizing Reiber drew a pistol, aud
would have shot him had not Mrs.
Ho;ksbaker interfered. The Court con-
victed Stergel of assault, and dismissed
the other charges. Stengel was fined SIS
and costs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

A Portland lady has a pug dog which
will enter an apothecary's store, stop in
front of the soda fountain, look back at
his mistress. and begin to sneeZe. He
has been taught to thus express his de-
sire for anything, and as he is very fond
of soda, he always asks for it in this way.
This same pug is equally fond of water
melon and ice cream.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Afraid OF His Father.

John higgins, sixteen-year-old lad,
was arraigned in the First Police Court
this morning on complaint of his father,
Michael higgins, a respectable old gem
tieman, of No. 1853 Erie street. Young
higgins ram away from home last Mon
day week. He said he was afraid his
father was going to send him to the re-
form school for staying out late at nights
and drinking beer. Justice O'Donne Il re-
manded him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
GAMBLING SUITS.
One Case Will Wait the Decision in the
/ Oihar

One Case Will Wait the Decision in the
Other.
Special to the JERSEY City Ne,cs
TRENTON, Nov. s, 1891.-Chief Justice
Beasley this morning announced that the
much looked for opinion in the race track
case would not be ready until late in the
Passaic County Agricultural Society and
Engermann, indicted for pool selling, on
appeal from the Passaic Circuit There
is now in the Court of Errors the celebra-
ted Harron case. disorderly house case
that has been before the Court for six
years. The Judges will render an opinion
at the opening of the Court of Errors and
the decision will be waited for by the
Supreme Court because of the identical
points involved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Joree Montt presldept or Chila

VALPARAISO, Nov. 5. 1891. The Liberal
party won sweeping victory in the re-
cent elections.
In accordance with the provision OF the
Constitution the Liberal President cleo
tors met yesterday and elected as Presl-
dent of the Republic for the next five
years Admiral Jorge Monst
InauGuration ceremonies will take place
at the Capital, Santiago de Chile, on De-
cember 26.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Mixed Results in Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 5. 1891. Returns
from ninety of the 106 counties in the
State show the defeat Of the Peoples
party ticket in seventy-five counties.
In the two judicial districts in which
elections were held seven Republicans,
two Democrats and one Alliance man
were elected. There were combinations
between the Democrats and Republicans
In three judicial districts. all of which
were successful.
Jerry Simpson was the only Alliance
Congressman who succeeded in putting
his county ticket through.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
A POLICEMAN REBUKED.

Murtha Had No Right to Use Club on
Walsh.
The charges of assault and battery and
resisting an officer recently preferre d
against William Walsh of No. 397 Grand
street by Patrolman Murtha were dis
missed by Police Justice O'Donnell this
morning. The Justice criticised Multha
for using his club. He said he had in
vestigated the case thoroughly and found
that the arrest was justifiable, but that
undue violence had been resorted to by
MurJha in making the arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
MUNICIPAL SUITS.

Jersey City Assessment Set Aside
Stuhr VS.. Hoboken.
81 ecidl 10 the Jerseu CITY Ne,cs.
TRENTON. Nov. 5, 1S9l-A decision was
given in the Supreme Court this after
noon in the case Of Vreeland VS.. Jersey
City. This was the case of new sewer
York Bay. The award of the Commits
sioDers is set aside
In the case of Stuhr v. The Mayor and
Members of the Common Council of Ho-
boken. on a rule to show cause why n
writ of mandamus should not be issued
to review the assessment of damages for
grading streets, it was held that the
process is not by mandamus but by GER
tiorari. So the rule to show cause is dis
missed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
A Tireman's strange Death.

Fireman John McManus, member of
Engine Company No. 81 in Franklin
street, New York city, was found dead in
the hallway of the tenement, No. SO Beach
street, shortly after seven O'Clock this
morning. He had deep cash near the
crown of his head and the question that
the police would like to have answered is:
How did he meet his death?
The cut is about five inches long, and
is so deep as to expose portion of the
brain. 1t is such cut as might be made
with a blunt iron instrument.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

TIN Rev. Mr.. P. G. Blight Will lecture
on Redmanship to the Z smbers of the
Improved Order of Red Men next Sun
uay at the Lafayette NJ. Z. Church,
OIL Pacific avenue. The following
tribes will attend:-Winona, No. 81; Pep
perhc IL. No. l42; Wawapahah, No l41;
High Rock, No. so; Lauxhkin, No. l4s;
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
MILITARY THEATRE PARTY.
Company E Sees 'The Fair Rebel" an
Dimes.

Dimes.
Company e Of the Fourth Regiment
celebrated its birthday anniversary last
night by theatre party and dinner.
They selected the New Opera House as
the point of theatrical attack, and the
gustatory sortie was made upon Linn's
Washington Hotel.
The party consisted of 1876 men and
filled considerable section of
the theatre. Their wives and
sweethearts sat in adjacent seats.
Colonel Wanser and staff occupied a
box. Colonel Dickinson was also present.
AS the party was in uniform the fine
Opera House was even more military in
appearance than the stage.
The performance of "A Fair Rebel"
was greatly enjoyed. AT lthe close Com
pany E marched to the Washington Hotel
where an excellent dinner was served.
Speeches were made by Colonel Wanser,
Colonel Dickinson and others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

Tide Hudson County Liquor Dealers
held their annual meeting at Roche's
Hall yesterday. President Nc
Ardle presided Treasurer Edei-
STEMS report showed gratifying
prosperity. There were 1913 members re-
ceived during the year, but yesterday 1928
were expelled for not paying their dues.
The following officers were elected
Patrick Govern, President; M. f Fal-
lahar. Vice President: John Edelsteiu,
Treasurer; John Hart, Secretary, and
John O'Brien, Il. B. Crottey and Philip
Kelleher, Trustees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

m nder be paid sufficient salary to en-
able him to devote his entire attention to
the interests of the order.
Between forty-five aud fifty Past Com
manders will receive their degrees this
afternoon. Tonight the Committee on
State of the Order will report 1t is ex
pected the Supreme Commandery will
attend reception of St. George Com
mandery No. 81 at Paterson tomorrow
night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Mrs vandergrifs Gets New Trial.

Spectut 70 Ute JeTSeB Guy NelDS.
TRENTON, Nov. 5, 18a1.-The Supreme
Court today announced that Carrie E.
Vandergrift is to have new trial. She
is the celebrated Burlington poisoner,
and is under indictment for attempting
to poison her son with croton oil She
has figured in several sensational trials.
The case has attracted much attention.
The new trial will begin in Burlington
county in few weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Trial Trip of the CinoInnati,

The new double-decked screw propeller
ferryboat Cincinnati, built by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, will make
its trial trip tomorrow. The Cincinnati
will leave the Cortlandt street ferry at
eleven o'clock a. m., and make run up
the Hudson and down the Bay, so as to
give those on shore as well as those on
board, an opportunity of witnessing her
movements. The boat will return to the
city early in the afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Blasted His Hopes.

The admiring young reporter tried to
say miss Blinkins looked lovely at the
ball last evening"" but the three-o CLOCK
in-the-morning compositor set it up
lonely" and dashed the young reporters
hopes forever. r.-SOmerUtlle Journal,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
THE CONVOCATION.
Business Session of tho Knights This
Morning.

UIOTHIuy.
At the opening of the convocatiop this
morning Supreme Commander Owen X.
Wilt read his semi-annual report. show
ing the excellent condition of the order
throughout the United States. The or
der is strongest in Pennsylvania. Two
years ago there were no communicates
ten. One of the features of the
Supreme Commanders address was
the suggestion OF minor changes in
the uniform, one of which is TO make
a distinction between the epaulettes
of the commanders and the Past
Commanders. He also suggested that
Grand Communicates be organized in the
various States, or else the Supreme Com
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

Ian, of Gates avenue. September %. The
and one of them struck him on the head.
He fell insensibe and did not become
conscious until three days later. Gillian
since then mas suffered from impaired
eyesight. They were each sent to Snake
Hill for six months
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Boies Has Ton Thousand.

DUBUQUE, La, Nov. 5. 1s91.-The ma
jority of Governor Boies (Dem.,, is from
5000 to 10000. The balance of the Demo-
cratic State ticket is probably elected by
from 5000 to 1900.
The Senate will have Democratic ma
jority of two and the House Republican
majority Of four.
The total vote cast In the State is 425,-
600. The Farmers Alliance candidate tor
Governor received about 1000 votes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Governor Russell's Plurality.

BOSTON, Nov. 5, 1891. The plurality of
Governor Russell. DEM. is 1000. He ran
Il, 900 ahead of his ticket.
The Republicans have carried both
branches of the Legislature. The Peo-
ple's party was a regular fiasco, only
about 1000 votes being cast The Pro-
hibitionists polled 1000 against Is, 900 last
vaar
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
WATCHING EGAN.
Chileans Double the Guard Around His
House.

House.
LONDON. Nov. 8, 1s91.--A cable has been
received from Valparaiso, Chile. which
announces that the number of watchers
about Minister Egan's house at Santiago
has been doubled.
The Chileans appear to be on the look
out Tor some prominent Balmacedist,
who is suspected of being In
Egan's house. with the intention
of slipping away uuobserved. The
Chilean Minister at Paris is in constant
communication with his government, and
it is reported that Chile will soon
place a large order for rifles with n
French arms factory.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
PARSON FRI UND's BOY

Sent to Snake Hill on Account of Deal
in Milk.
William Freund, the bad son of Pastor
Freund of Hoboken, was sent to the
Penitentiary for three months today by
Judge Lippincott. The young man re-
Gently stole can of milk from George
Allen, valued at eighteen cents. Judge
LiDpincott, In passing sentence. said that
Freund was a good-for-nothing fellow
and that his f,ther wanted him punished
severely for his misdeeds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05
Valencia Boat Clubs Concert.

The Valencia Boat Club of Hoboken
cert at the Hoboken Theatre on Novem-
Der 8, at quarter past eight. The list OF
artists ensures a delightful evening. 1t
includes Nine. Fursch- Madi, the Beetho-
ven String Quartette and the New York
Male Quartette
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

William Mcdonald of No. 126 Newark
avenue foreman of some telegraph line
men, was before Justice Davis this morn
ing for erecting telegraph poles in Woods
place on the wrong side of the street. He
was iectured by Justice Davis and dis
charged
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-05

William Kelly of No 100 Lsidlaw ave-
nue., and G. Cumming of No. 14l Beacon
avenue, were arrested by Detective
Keeney yesterday as disorderly persons
They are held TO await examination.