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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
NO MORE CIGARETTES.
Grandpop Fowler's Funny Bnl-Hudson
Legislation.
fTecial 10 the Jersey Ctr Nei1a


special to tie Jersey City Neca
TRENTON, Feb. 10, 1s91.-The Senate last
evening passed the bill which authorized
the Hudson County Park Commissioners
to purchase tracts OF land at the terminus
of the county road for park purposes. and
also that which repeals the charter of the
Montgomery street fake medical college.
The bill authorizing the Aldermen of
Jersey City to redistrict the city every
i've years was ordered TO third reading.
President Adrain cut the seal Of the evil
denee in the Keys contested election case
and handed it TO Mr. Mcdonald, chair
man of the special committee appointed
| to consider the case.
The venerable Senator Fowler, who
keeps hotel away down in Vineland, and
who thinks his Cumberland constituents
are well represented if he votes with the
Republicans on every measure, introduced
bill which will make him one of the
most talk ked-of men in the State.
Small boys and dudes will
execrate him, while physicians
and fond mothers will laud him TO the
skies. His bill prohibits at all times aud
under ali circumstances the sale of cigar
etues in this State, not only to minors but
TO man, woman and chill D.. under pen
atty of not less than so for each and every
offense.
Senator Fowler is the oldest man in the
Senate and grandfatherly, long suffer-
ing old gentleman. But when William
Henry Koons, of the Philadelphia Press,
went by his desk this evening smoking a
Burlington county cigarette, the old man
kicked and Immediately drew up the bill.
He is going to fight hard TO get the bill
through.
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RHETT Is HELD.
Justice Taintor Denies a Motion for
Dismissal In the Katie Flynn Case.

Justice Taintor Denies a Motion for
Dismissal In the Katie Flynn Case.
AT the Tombs Police Court in New
York yesterday the defence of William
B. Rhett, charged with rape and abduc-
tion of Jersey City newsgirls. was heard
before Justice Taintor. Elk Senator
Thomas F. Grady, who appears for Rhett,
was as eloquent as usual, while Elbridge
L. Gerry preserved that quiet dignity
characteristic of him.
The arguments were confined to the
two charges of abduction, and on these
Mr.. Grady asked for dismissal. he said
that in the matter of Katie Flynn she had
proven Rhett's innocence OF that charge
from her own lips. She testified that she
had not spoken to Rhett, but that she
had gone along with Mary Morris, to
whom Rhett had said ''helloP' Another
contention made by Mr.. Grady was that
the abduction of Katie, if it took place,
occurred in Jersey City, out of the juris-
diction of the New York courts. If you
decide against the defendant" added Mr..
Grady, 'iJ will be dangerous for a man
to go carriage riding with girl under
the age of sixteen"
Mr.. Gerry quoted from decisions, which
he claimed, sustained his position that
of Jurisdiction Mr.. Gerry said that the
abduction was begun in Jersey City and
carried out in New York.
The motion to dismiss in the case of
Katie Flynn was denied by Justice Tain
tor. Mr.. Grady then asked for rhe dis
missal of the Mamie Williams charge, ar
guing that according to Mamie's testi-
mony she had seen Rhett talking to the
Morris girl. aud because the latter had
told her to remain behind in Jersey City
she had come along for Spite" as she
expressed it. Mamie paid her own way
across the ferry, and as Rhett was about
to get into a cab at the foot of Court
landt street he invited her to a seat in the
cab. NO." was Mamie's reply. II won't
go with you; the other girls will hit me. !"
Mr.. Grady eontended that this did not
constitute abduction. Mr.. Gerry pointed
out the law, called attention 10 the fact that
Rhett had asked Mamie to come over on
a previous occasion, and said that the
further fact that he had asked Mamie to
enter the cab where he had criminally
assaulted Mary Norris proved the intent
and constituted strong case against the
defendant.
Justice Taintor said he would reserve
decision until today at two o'clock 70
enable him TO LOOK over the testimony.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

In the Freeholders' office last night the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Com
mittee met Owing to an irregularity in
the previous election of officers a new
election was held and the following
were chosen:-Chairman OF joint commit
tee of Freehoders ana Grand Army mens
Freebooter Ellis: secretary, Assistant
County Clerk Fisher Of Zabriskie Post,
and treasurer, DR.. L. J. Gordon Of Van
Houten Post
The monument scheme is booming.
One hundred dollars from the old fund
will be turned over 10 the new commit
tee Several clergymen throughout the
city have signified their will
inghess to preach in bena1
Of the fund. The Arion Club intends to
do something for il and Senator McDon-
aid will probably give q lecture in
Trenton. the proceeds of which will -
to the fund.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

Commander of Lincoln Post No. /, OF
Newark
The other officers to be elected are
senior and junior vice commanders, sur
Reon and chaplain. Comrade Joseph l..
Franklin, OF Woodbury.. IS the hope Of
many for senior vice commander. Who
will succeed DR.. Conover. as surgeon,
would be nard to tell, as there seems TO
be no candidate. The Rev. Mr.. Hill. OF
Red Bank. will probably succeed himself
as chaplain.
Commander in Chief of the Grand
Army OF the Republic Colonel Wheelock
9. Veazey. Of Rutland, VT, will attend
the encampment and will install the OH
GERS aud deiive an address. Colonel Vea-
zey was in command of the Vermont
troops at the battle of Gettysburg, and
by throwing himself on Pickett's flank
and almost annlhilating him at a most
critical time. turned the tide OF battle.
Thursday evening there will be a camp
fire Ia Masonic Hall. and the Women's
Relief Corps will hold a meeting at the
same time in the Aaron Wilkes Post
room.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

resolution and substituted anoth er,
which. though word ed somewhat diffet-
emily, accomplished the same end, with
the addition Of advancing the bills TO
second reading. This resolution was
signed by Messrs. Smith. BOYLE aud
Jacques. of Middlesex, majority OF the
Committee on Municipal Corporations.
The enemies OF Hudson tried to defeat
this resolution by the same tactics.
Motions TO lay on the table and to amend
were all defeated. Mr.. Hardin again
moved to have the water bill taken out OF
the resolution. Mr.. Potts raised point
of order, but the chair decided it against
him. Young Mr.. jackson from Bellville
raised another point OF order.
Hold on, we don't want so many
points OF order here" exclaimed the
Speaker, and Mr.. jackson srbsided.
Mr. Mullone then renewed the fight and
delivered one of the most eloquent
speeches of the session.
Here is the chairman Of the commit
tee" he said. "in defiance OF majority
OF the committee refusing to report a
measure because 1t does not suit his
county. Such a course is an insult to the
House, and the gentleman is open to CEN
sure. II Is the duty OF the House to
maintain its rights against the arrogance
of chairman"
Mr.. Campbell tried to throw oil on the
trou Dled waters by suggesting that the
resolution be withdrawn aud a hearing
given on the bill. But the Hudson men,
bers would not listen TO the song of the
siren and the discussion went on. Mr..
Van Syckle did not see why the report
should not be received and the House
judge of the matter.
Baby Trefz was handled without gloves
by Mr.. DAILY, who SPOKE of him as the
youth from Essex to whom Is entrusted
the destlnies of that great common
wealth." and said that il Trefz continued
in the House much longer guardian
would have to be appointed for him. Mr..
DAILY further said that the water bill
affected every municipality in the State,
aud the sooner it was brought before the
House the better it would be for those
MUNICIPALITIES.
A vote was finally taken and the resolu-
tion was adopted by vote OF 81 to IA.
Mr.. L. b. Ward. Z. w. Harrison. ID. +.
Culver, Mungo J. Currie and the other
Jersey City gentlemen who favor the bill
were jubilant. The Essex men, on the
contrary, were wrothy, and when pool
little Trefz came out into the corridors he
was pounced upon, by Colonel Price
who gave him terrible overhauling.
A resolution, by Mr.. Mullone, was
adopted providing that the House should
go into the Committee of the Whole on
the water bill at two p. M, February IL.
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HUDSON'S BIG FIGHT.
Little Gar Trefz Drowned by huIlone's
Water Bill.

Special to the Jerseu City Netcs.
TRENTON, Feb. 10. 1s9L-Hudson was on
top last night. By their eloquence and
superior parliamentary tactics her repre-
sentatives won a signal victory over Essex
in the House. The fight was over Null
lone's water bill, which seeks to allow
Jersey City to condemn and take at q
valuation portion of Newark's new
water supply.
The House had scarcely settled down
TO business when Mr.. Mullone complained
that Mr.. l.refz, chairman OF the Munich
pal Corporations Committee had refused
TO report certain bills although TWO menu
bers of the committee had passed favor
ably upon them. and he offered resolu-
tion relieving the committee from the
further consideration of bills No, 66 81,
IS and 1872 No. CO authorizes hesale of
lands on which armories were erected
and the application of the proceeds to the
erection OF public buildings. Nos. 81 and
6S are in reference 10 the Ravfne road
sewer and No. 1872 is the Water bill. Mr.
Grafz claimed that the meeting OF the
committee which had endorsed the bill
had not been called according to the
resolution governing such matters which
was adopted last week.
Mr.. Mullone, in replying, said that
when a meeting of the committee had
been called for half-past seven O'Clock, at
given upon his bill. that number of
gentlemen came down from Jersey City
to speak upon the bill. but there was no
committee to listen to them. When the
gentleman from Newark, he went on, as
sumed that the House was not competent
TO deal with the Dill, as his action plainly
indicated. he reelected upon the intelli-
gence OF the Assembly. Mr.. Mullone
had no doubt that efforts were being
made TO smother the bill in committee.
The measure was altogether too impor-
tant to be disposed of in that manner. 1t
affected all the cities in the State and
should be discussed bv the entire House.
Then. il 1t was bad bill, let it be killed:
IL not, let it be passed.
MIR. Hardin, of Newark, moved that No.
1872 be taken ont of the resolution Mr.
DAILY hoped the amendment would not be
adopted Mr. Boyle said that Ar Trefz
had called a meeting of the committee
and had notified but one or two of the
members. This, Mr.. Trefz denied, but
Mr.. BOYLE named the gentlemen notified
and they said that Mr.. Boyle was correct.
Mr.. Hardin's amendment was lost, and
then Mr.. johnson of Monmouth opposed
the resolution on the ground that IL fuI-
nished dangerous precedent Alderman
Smith and Mr.. Potts contended for the
resolution and won an adherent to Hud-
sons cause in Mr. Smith OF Morris, who
thought that the Dill should be brought
forward and discussed by the House, not
smothered in committee
The Hudson men barely escaped defeat
on Mr.. Hardin's motion TO table the reso-
luton. which was lost by the tie vote of
- to IS. Mr.. Boyle then withdrew the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

The Rev. William Rankin Duryee. pas
tor of the Lafayette Reformed Church,
has been rendered The Frelinghuysen pro-
fessorship in Moral Philosophy OF Rut-
gers College. MIR. Duryee is Que of the
class of '56 Of that college. The profess
sorsnip was held by Dr. Gates. Mr.. Dur
yee said this morning that he had not yet
arrived at any decision, whether to take
the position or not, and that he would
seek the advice and counsel Of his con-
gregation and friends before accepting
He will be ready to give definite answer
at the church consistory meeting on Mon
day, March 2
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
MILITARY NOTES.

Adiutant Geraroin spends his evenings
at the regimental headquarters, studying
up the tactics. He expects 10 do great
work when battalion drills commence.
The owners of the Oakland Rink have
enlarged the heaters, so that the boys Of
the Fourth can drill without overcoaIs at
the co sing battalion drill
Recruiting is reported as brisk in all
the companies of the Fourth. Camp is
coming and the boys are getting ready
for il.
Company A. Second Regiment, was put
through the skirmsh drill by Captain
Saendorf last Monday evening. The boys
did well.
The bugle drill will be taken up BY the
various companies OF the Fourth Regi-
menL
Company F, Fourth Regiment, held It's
regular monthly meeting on Tuesday
evening. The new bylaws were adopted;
five recruits were sworn into the State
service. The court martial will convene
in a few days. when several delinquents
will be made TO toe the mark. This COM
pauy now has membership Of seventy
four, which will be reduced to near the
minimum number by the court martial.
Sergeant John H. Brown. OF Company
F. is one of the best of drill sergeants in
the regiment
Sergeant G. H. Kidder, Jr., of Com
pany ID, is one of tine very few mem bers
OF the regiment who has 100 per cent at
tendance to his credit
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WILL CLlPrON RACE AGAIN9
Mr.. EnGemar Refuses to Release Starter
james Rowe to Dundee.

Mr.. EnGeman Refuses to Release Starter
James Rowe to Dundee.
1t is now believed that the Clifton As
sociation will resume its racing at an
early date. 1t is not likely that the asso-
citation will again brave the wrath of the
Passaic county authorities, however. but
it is thought that track within easy
reach of New York will be opened.
James Rowe. who has been acting as
starter at Clifton. was approached by the
managers Of the Dundee track few days
ago and was made liberal offer. AS he
thought his services were no longer re-
ouired by the Engemans he came TO
terms with the Dundee managers. Last
night Mr.. Rowe notified Mr.. EugemeR of
what he had done. but Mr.. Engeman re-
fused 10 release him from his contract.
Mr.. Engeman Also stated that Mr.. Rowe
should mold himself in readiness 10 act rs
starter at days notice. From this il IS
surmised that the association expects TO
open somewhere III few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
CUMBERLAND REDIsrRICTING.
An Equitable Adjustment Giving Each
Party One Assemblyman.


BRIDGETON, Feb. Q. 1S90.-The Demo
Gratis have arranged to redistrict Cumber-
lana county in the following manner
Commercial township, with its Republi-
can majority, is to be set off iuto the Sec
ond Assembly district, while Deerfi eld
township and the Third ward of Mill
vile, with their large Democratic major
tiles, are to be brought into the First dis
trict. This will give the First district,
heretofore strongly Republican, Demo
cratic majority Of 200 while the Second
district will simply De more, firmly an
chored in the Republican column than
before. Assembly man Van Sycksl has
the measure in charge, and IL is believed
1t will go through Mr.. Van SVckei
claims that it WAS only the election of a
Democrat in this district last Fail which
prevented the annexation of Democratic
DeerfieId TO Salem county, and the con-
sequent reduction Of Cumoerland's repre-
seIltation in the Lower House to one
member
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w.. poane.d for Tire Chief.

At the meeting of the West Bergen
Citizens Association at No. 200 Westside
avenue last evening motion was made
by Mr. Vreeland that the association en-
dorse Acting Chief Denmead as Chief of
the department. The motion was carried
without a dissenting vote. The commit
tee that has charge of the petitions for
the Oxford avenue sewer reported that
fifiy signatures had been secured. The
COMMITTEES on Street Lamps had no other
report than progress. Tne Executive
Committee will meet tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

The jury in the case of William R.
Dumond against the Lafayette Mutual
Building and Loan Association returned
into court a verdict yesterday atterno on
They found for the plaintiff damages TO
the amount of stock Dumond mad in the
association at withdrawal value, less ST5
interest due the Association This YER
dict is substantially a vic ory for the de-
fendaut. for the association would have
turned over the stock or its value at any
time If Dumond mad allowed the interest
clairnal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

Daniel McAlear. who attends bar in 8
saloon at Grand street and Clinton
avenue, accidentally shot the
big toe OF his right foot
off Yesterday afternoon. He aud friend
be- as TO whether or not he could fire a
bullet through a knot hole in a wooden
shed in the rear yard He became excited.
and without noticing what he was
doing let the muZZle of his rifle
fall heavily on his foot. The ifle went
off and McAlear's toe was shattered He
lives at No is Monroe street and is now
in St. Mary's Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
Cosmos on Marriage and Divorce.

There was a good attendance at the
February meeting Of the Cosmos Club,
which was held at the residence Of Mr.. j.
Warner, Clifton place, last night. Pres
ident Fleming was in the chair. DR.. W
H. Newell read paper on marriage and
divorce. A large majority of the members
thought that the remedy for existing
evils was in the education of
the people, the development of a
correct public sentiment in regard
TO the marriage relation and the con-
tracing or dissoiving OF the same, and
the amendment of the Constitution SO
that Congress will have the power to
make the marriage and divorce laws uni
form
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
G. A. r. ELECTION.
Two Candidates for State Commander
The Contest on Thursday.
Srecial to the Jel,sgY % Nelrs.

Special TO the Jersey city Netns.
TRENTON, Feb 10, 1s9l.-On Thursday
the twenty fourth annual encampment OF
the G. A. r. viii convene in Masonic
Temple. The election of officers for the
coming year is always one of the main
features of the encampment, but little
competition is anticipated for any OF the
positions save that Of Commander. Am
brose NJ Matthews. OF Orange, is the
present incumbent. and there are several
VINO aspire to succeed him. The contest
seems to have narrowed down, how ever.
to two men-Charles +. Merritt. of Mount
Holly, and Colonel ]. X. Muliiken. of
Newark.
Comrade Merritt's friends are pushing
his interests with considerable spirit
They say he has several times Withdrawn
in favor of other candidates and deserves
the election this time. Colonel AulIiken,
on the other hand, feels assured OF his
success, and has received encouragement
from all parts of the state. He was at
one time Commander Of George G. Meade
Post NO l. Of Philadelphia. and Is Past
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

In addition TO the already extensive
improvements going on at the Pennsyl-
vanIa depot, the work of extending the
main pier, occupied by the Adams Ex-
press Company. was commenced this
morning. The pier will be extended
some fifty feet. Il is at preseSt 464 feet
in length and As feet wide- When the
extension is completed the pier will be
5l4 feet in length
Work was also commenced on tearing
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

frecs0f 10 tae JefSe9 Set1 <seaos
CAPE MAY, Y. J., Feb. Q, ls9l.-Owing
to the Irregularities in counting votes at
the Democratic City Convention on Satur-
day evening. the legal fraternity aud
sevefsA Successful as well as unsuccessful
candidates declare the convention illegal.
As q consequences the work will have to
be done again. This will probably make
slight changes In the ticket
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

away the express compnny's old shed
adjacent to the depot, on the end of which
is package room now occupied By tae
express company for the handling Of small
and valuable packages. IL Is proposed to
erect a building for this purpose on the
end OF the new extension.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

Acting Chief Denmead has received the
following donations TO the Dinan fund
Humphrey Price. 81; Edward MeGinnis.
SIS: German Pioneer Verein. Jersey CITY.
$40: from Newsdeaier Fackert's coatribu-
tfon Uox on Grove street. $2U
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

When Vice President Mcknight called
the meeting OF the Mechanics and Trad
erss Exchange TO order in the Board OF
Trade rooms last night there were
Just one dozen members present Five
new members paie an initiation fee OF So
Il was decided 10 have the rooms OF the
exchange open for the transaction OF bnsl-
ness next Monday and Tuesday between
the hours of II a. u, and D. m
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Crescent Tennis Club ReeeptIon-The
Assembly at Governor Abbett's.
The Crescent Tennis Club was pleas
antly entertained last evening by Miss
Gertrude Carlin at her residence. No. %
Ocean avenue. It was the last reception
OF the season, and was one Of the most
enjoyable. Music was by Cranmer and
supper by Morrow s. Day.
Some Of the guests were Miss Maud
Chiffon. Miss Jessie Per Lee, Miss Josie
Davis, Miss Clara Wilkinson, Mss Jennie
Toffey, Miss McKeon. Miss Lillian Tim
son. Miss Elsie Hamilton, Miss Lulu
Bumsted, Miss Alice Johnson, Miss Lulu
Manton Miss Carrie Bristow, Miss Cara
Dear, Miss Meyers, Miss Bliss, II. l..
Scott. vreelaud Tompkins. J. Wat
son, w. Watson, George Toffey,
S. Darlington, Joseph Eager, DIR.
Walter Wilkinson. w. H. Speer, r.
Rogers, z. Rudderow, W. Russell, E.
McBurney, Edward Mclaughlin, G.. NJ.
McLaugh1fn, g. w. Muirheid,. l.. w.
Manton, f. b. Mantcn. w. I. Dear. G. z.
Coleman. @. Ii. Valentine and W.
Clemens
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WASHINGTON. Feb 10. 1S9L-W Gather
indications for twenty four hours Tor
Eastern New York. New jersey and
Eastern PENNSYLVANIA older and clear,
westerly winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-10

Eight young loafers. ranging in years
from twelve to fourteen, were arrested by
Policeman Nelson in Hoboken this morn
ing on the complaint of John Seerdoff, o.
No. 163 Jefferson street. The boys were
accused of having stolen and smashed
Seerdoff's wagon Their names are
Stephen Bruno of No. 165 Second street,
Richard Murphy of No. Ia Second street.
c. Glasser, Fred Chaser and Frank Me-
Auiiffe. all of No. s. jefferson street;
Fred Witt of No. ia Second street, James
Lange Of No. 81 Willow avenue. and
Joseph Logomosin of No. 1877 Grand street.
All of the youngsters are held.
julius Hetzel is fifty-six years old, poor
and needy. His wife and daughter con
duct profitable millinery business at the
corner of First and Grand streets in Ho-
boken, but they refuse TO have anything
to do with the old ma1. Yesterday Het-
eel entered the apartments of Sebastian
Haas at No. Adams street and received
permission TO rest there Tor awhile. At
eight O'Clock last night be was too feeble
to move and the ambulance was sum-
moned and took him 70 the station house.
His wife and daughter were notified. but
said they did not care what became Of
him. This morning he was sent 70 the
aims house.
The Board of Education met last night
and transacted routine business.
The examination in the case of thirteen
year old Irene Dugan, who is charged
with stabbing twelve year old Herman
Sohmer, was postponed until tomorrow
morning. Several witnesses are prepared
to testify that il was not Irene but Henri
eta Dugan who did the cutting. Henri
eta, who is older than Irene, is said 10 be
in hiding in New York.