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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
ton. The Board adjourned to meet next
Wednesday evening when the yearly esti-
mate will be made up.
oOsMOs CLUB TALKS NEWSPAPER.

Great Variety OF Opinions from q
Variety OF Ten on a Popular Subject.
The newspaper was the theme for dis
cussion before the Cosmos Club last
evening, furnished By an essay on
"a merican Journalism" read by Mr. Ed
ward q. Sanborn. The occasion WAS the
June meeting Of the club, which was
held at the rectory Of the Rev. Fa ther
Corrigan at Willow avenue, Hoboken.
The, reading of the essay was followed
By general expression Of opinion rela-
tive 10 newspapers, on the part Of those
present.
The Rev. DR.. Stoddard commented
humourously upon the press, but
thought constant reading Of the news
paper weakened the intellect, and
diverted the people from the perusal OF
" holesome and instructive books Major
Pangborn declared the sensationalism of
the press was due to the demand Of the
public for such reading. DIR. Gordon
considered the newspapers unreliable
and untrustworthy, and actuated by
mercenary motives. He believed with
Wendell Phillips. that free press is as
near public curse as can be.
Mr.. Record In his usual vigorous war,
handled the newspapers without gloves
and declared the press was not so black
as painted. He could not see why an ed
itor, OF all men, caunot be independent
and speak the truth. Mr.. Holt thought
newspaper work overdone, particularly
in the direction of sensational aud sport
ing news, TO the neglect Of more solid
matter. Father Corrigan considered the
newspapers great ciYIlizers. doing an
enormous amount OF good, which over
balanced any evil effects; though he
thought censorship Of the press desir-
able.
Mr.. Dear believed the tone and morale
OF the press had improved, though he did
not altogether admire ths journalism Of
this country. IL is too ready to believe
evil, and impute dishonest motives. Re-
porters, he said, use facts in themselves
Insignificant to make up story regard
less of the injury and injustice it may do
q man, but he believed there Is more de-
votion 70 the public welfare in the news
paper office than can be found OUT
side 1t.
Mr.. Walker thought the newspaper
had become simply vehicle for purvey-
ing the news. The voice of the editor
does not WELD the power, socially or DO
hticaly, 1t once did. Mr.. 4. w. Pang-
born considered the tone OF the New York
papers low. They pay little attention TO
the truth of news. The standard Of the
press throughout the country, outside
New York, is high and pure. He attrib-
uted the lack Of interest in historical and
political matters among boys aud young
men to the imperfection OF the public
school system rather than 10 any fault of
the newspapers.
On Invitation Of Father Corrigan the
club adjourned to the dining room and
partook of an elaborate collation..
The next meeting of Cosmos Will be on
the second Monday in September.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
HIS LEG CRUSHED.
Joe Scott Writhes in Horrible
Agony Until a Druggist
Feels His Leg.

A Summit avenue car was bowling
merrily up Summit avenue last night
just as Joseph Scott of Griffith street.
stood at Oakland and Summit avenues,
in the condition described as "a little in
Joseph signalled the car and attempted
to mount the step when his foot slipped
and his leg went under the car wheel.
Immediately a crunching sound was
heard and Joe gave yell of agony.
The car was stopped and the driver and
conductor alighted aud tenderly and
carefully lifted the unfortunate man into
the car. His face was twisted into awful
commissions as IL the pain was too great
to be borne. lie was placed in a corner
of the car, and Captain Newton looKed at
him for a moment aid then burst into
hearty laugh. The conductor looked at
him with reproach and the car proceeded
slowly on. The driver was careful to hold
In the horses and have the car 20 as slow
ly as possible. and the conductor was ex-
tremeIy solicitous as to the injured man
In the car and never attempted to collect
a fare from one in the car whose leg was
crushed.
Scott moaned and groaned and every
jolt of the car wrung howl from him.
The conductor was pale and seemed
worried and the driver was all broken
up. Captain Newton laughed all the
time.
When the car reached Bongartz's drug
store at Summit avenue and Griffith
street 1t WAS stopped and the injured
man carefully lifted out TO his accom-
paniment of "Ohi ohi ohl OIL ohp'
When the druggist felt the injured
mber, Scott said, "Ohl doctor. Oil
look outl" The druggists face assumed
a mystified look He seemed to doubt
his senses, then began to prod Scouts
leg harder Notwithstanding Scott's howls.
With look of dawning knowledge and
disgust he said, "Oh, shut up you -
fool, it's wood"
mate, the driver swors slightly, the drug
gist disappointedly returned behind the
counter. and Scott hoped off with
his leg under his arm.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
DROWNED IN NEWARK BAT.
The Unfortunate Experience of Staten
Island Boating Party.

The Unfortunate Experience of Staten
Island Boating Party.
About O'Clock on Sunday evening a
boat containing five men was upset about
four hundred feet from the Bergen Poi Mt
light house at the mouth OF Newark Bsy.
Keeper Joseph Koons reached the men
within five minutes after the accident.
Three of them were ciinging to the up
turned rowboat, and a fourth was about
one hundred feet away, he havin g drifted
there in an attempt to save companions s
life. He was exhausted, although a
powerful swimmer.
The saved men described their unfor-
tunate companion as a German known as
Peter" from No. 127 West street. New
York City. He wore e gray moustache,
was slightly bald, weighed about two
hundred pounds, was five feet. eight
inches I'm height. and about forty-seven
wears of age. The names ana addresses
Of the men saved are:-PhiIip Reilly. of
No. 10 Virginia avenue, Jersey City;
john Dunn, of the steamboat Waterman,
of West Brighton, Staten Island; Chris
tian Bunker, of the steamboa Thomas
Hunt, and Charles Miller, OF No 127 West
street. New York City
The men obtained the boat on Staten
Island, where they returned after the
rescue They had been rowing in the
Kills for some time during the afternoon
and were about TO enter Newark Bay
when the craft got caught on the counter
currents near the lighthouse and upset
The body of the dro xned man has not yet
been recovered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
WAR ON THE CROSSING
The North Hudson Wants
to Lay a Double Track
Across the Erie.
POLICEMEN ON THE SCENE.
A Watchman's Wages the Main Is
sue--Amicable Settlement
Looked For.

The North Hudson County Railway
Company has been granted permission
by the Jersey City authorities 70 lay
double tracts on Grove street. from South
street TO the Hoboken boundary lima
Heretofore there has been . single track
on this street with q switch every two
blocks.
Last night a gang OF men started -
work at South street TO lay the tracks,
superintendent Brown, Of the Fire De-
partmenf, who il also chief Of the Erie
X. r. detectives, was at the Park House.
two blocks distant, when be was told
that the workmen were about TO lay
tracks across the Erie Railway. Chick
Brown at once enlisted the services Of
the police of the Second precinct, and
policeman was sent to the scene OF opera
tions. de forbade the workmen to cross
the Erie tracks and work was stopped at
once.
This morning policeman was station
ed at the railway crossing. with orders
not 10 allow the tracks 70 be crossed
/ called at the Office OF the North Hud-
son County Railway in Hoboken, this
morning, and saw President Bonn. He
spoke lightly OF the difficulty, and said
be hoped IL would be settled anlicabIy
MI bonn sAlu bhab Tie WAolt uf4A-
Guilty hinged on the payment
of an extra watchman on the
crossing. General Superintendeut Bar
rett. Of the Erie, maintains that the lay
ing Of an extra track across the railway
viii make the crossing more dangerous
10 human life, and that another watch
man should be appointed there. the salary
of this wAtchman TO be paid BY the street
railway company.
Mr.. Bonn claims that there win be less
danger of accidents MT the crossing when
another track is laid than heretof0re-
Under the present Arrangements one
horse.car has to wait on the switch until
another crosses the track before it can
cross. In other words Alr. Bonn claims
that there is less danger when two horse
cars cross at the same time than when
two horse cars make two crossings Mr..
Bonn showed me copy OF q letter whlcn
he had sent to General Superintendent
Barrett. in which he advances this arRu-
ment
Chief Brown when seen said that II
any workmen attempted TO lay the track
to-day they would be arrested II is not
likely that such extreme measures Will
be necessary, however. as the affair VIII
be amicahiy settled
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
death of lame. Imbrie.

James Imbrie, prominent citizen. of
Bayonne. and New York business man,
died on Sunday evening at his home, No.
173 Avenue c, Bergen Point, after long
illness ia his seventy-eighth year, death
being due to a complication of diseases.
Mr.. Imbrie was born in 1918, in Phila-
delphia. He was for many years
recognized factor in the dry goods trade
o. that city. The civil war proved dis
astrous TO his business. and he turned
over everything he possessed to his
creditors. Soon afterwards he was ap-
pointed assistant manager of the Phila-
delphia Clearing House. He retained the
position several years. In 1867 he came
TO New York city. and became financial
manager for the old firm of Schuy-
Ter, Hartley & Graham, the Mai
den Lane dealers in firearms, cut
lery and fancy goods. This
connection led him to settle in Bayonne.
After long service with that concern he
became connected with his nephew.
Charles f. Imbrie. in the fishing tackle
business. Ill health finally compelled
him TO retire. For many years past he
was an elder of the Bergen p oint Re-
formed Church. He leaves q widow, two
sons and four daughters. His funeral
will take place this morning at half-past
ten O'Clock from the Bergen Reformed
Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
XAYER,S THIRD DEGREE.
Father RennsseIaer's Club Capturing the
Star Athletes.

Star Athletes.
A lively war in the Metropolitan Asso-
citation Of the Amateur Athletic Union is
predicted with the Xavier A. G. and its
allies on one side and the prominent clubs
and their supporters on the other. The
cause is the mysterious methods en-
ployed by the Xavier's to capture the
star performers of the big clubs.
They have taken from the Manhattas
w. Mccarthy, the crack mile rum er
Tommy Connect, the distance champ ion
j. c. Devereaux, the middle distance
man; Jimmy Rose. the cross-county run
ner, ana Jack" Norton, the sprinter.
From the New Jerseys they have scooDed
" Nike" 0'Sullivan, the all-round ath-
lete; ]. Rogers, the distance runner;
Frank Edward, the high jumper. and
Jim " Mooney, another all-round man;
The Acorn A A, IL is said, will lose
Frank Murray. the champion walker, and
holder or the world's record for mile,
and boast they will put Xavier uniforms
on Sliny, the sprinter. and several other
of the Manhattans; Mitchell, the weight
thrower of the New Yorks.
Ii has become common question now,
Have you been up to the Aaviers and
been put through the third degree s'
" THAT this captivating third degree is has
not Oeen aSceF taiAeo OutSide VI tAo9c hHo
nave received the degree which Is con-
ferred by Rev. Father Van Rensselaer,, a
courteous gentleman and a millionaire.
He organized the club two years ago,
bat it is very recently that it began TO
grow prominent when 1t added to its
list OF performers some of the cracks.
The big clubs are disturbed and have de-
cided not to release any of the athletes
claimed by the new club. An investi-
cation win probably be ordered and per
haDs the mysteries of that irresistible
third degree will be made known
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
WANT CLEAN STREETS AND SEWERS.
West Bergen Citizens Stir Themselves to
Get wis At They Need

West Bergen Citizens Stir Themselves to
Get What They Need
The regular monthly meeting Of the
West Bergen Citizens Improvement As
sociation was held last evening at the
rooms, No. 200 West Side avenue. Mr.. n.
G. VreeIand reported that committee
had visited the Central Railroad officials in
regard TO the low bridge on West Side
avenue. The officials promised TO look
into the matter. Mr.. William n. Beach
reported for the new sewers COMMITTEES
He said that the preliminary assessment
maps were now being prepared BY the
Street and Water Board and the West
Bergen citizens would know in few
weeks how much the new sewers would
cost them
Mr. Jennings said that something
should be done towards filing IN the
uusightIy and disease breeding ponds on
Yale and Hatch avenues The following
committee was appointed 10 look into the
matter:-W. J-sJenningss n q. Nreeland
and w. Beach
Mr. Beach said that something should
be done IN the matter or having West
Side avenue cleaned. The thoroughfare
mas not been cleaned in over a year, and
the Belgian blocks are hidden under a
mass of rubbish and 1lth- Mr. n g.
Vreeiand was appointed 10 visit the Street
and Water Commissioners about the
matter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
MR.. YREELAND ARRESTED.

While Haniey Sings Oh for a Glimpse of
a Vanished Trunki
Mr.. Albert ]. Vreeland of West Side
and Communipaw avenues was arraigned
in Justice Kimmerly's court this morning
to answer a charge of grand larceny pre-
ferred by Timothy Hanley of Lafayette.
Hanley was boarding with a Mrs. Will
sou, who rented a house from Mr.. Vree-
land. Hanley went off on a trip for three
days to New York, and before he re-
turned Mrs. Wilson had moved. Hanley
looked for his trunk but could
not find it. He learned that
men employed by Mr.. Vreeland
to clean the home had thrown 1t away.
He then caused Mr.. Vreeland's arrest.
The trunk is supposed to contain deeds
for small piece of property in Ireland, a
violin and $40. Mr. Vreeland knows moth
ing of the whereabouts of the trunk and
through his counsel. Mr.. Brinckerhoff.
waived examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
Girnniic nInst-

A novel and startling event is to occur
at South Bethlehem, n. Y. on Tuesday
afternoon, June 10. when blast OF gigan-
tic proportions viii take place Sixty
thousand tons Of rock-an entire noun
tain Ledge is to be blown awav by tons
OF dynamite. Mr.. p. Callahan, the
owner Of the quarry. has so arranged that
the explosion will take place upon the
arrival Of the West Shore special trains,
which viii be run 70 the bluffs opposite
the quarry. The explosion, while ter
rife, will be absolutely safe for specta-
tors. 1t will be the most extensive blast
known to the mining world, and will be
a magnificent spectacle. A special train
will leave New York at ten o'clock a m.
arriving arSouth Bethlehem at 2:36 O'Clock
D. m. The returning special train will
leave South BethIem at six clock D. M
Information regarding special rate can
be obtained of West Shore ticket agent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
ERIE HANDS DISCHARGED.


Reductions in the Car Cleaning Force
The Men Disappointed.
Considerable dissatisfaction prevails
among the brakemen, mechanics, car
cleaners and car repairers Of the Erie
Railroad owing TO the great reductions
made in the force in all these departments
during the past week. In all about sixty
men have been discharged. and The men
who are retained are working on short
time.
On Saturday Superintendent Hogan OF
the car cleaners. was directed to reduce
his force twenty-five men, and il then be-
came currently reported that the brake
as soon as they had made their trips The
brakemen learned Of this move and
threatened. it Is alleged, to strike Il sucn
an order Was issued.
The discharge OF the twenty car
cleaners has handicapped the cleaning
cars which used to be scrubbed inside and
out daily, are now sent 20 the yards and
the windows and sides only washed.
Superintendent Fuller of the Motive
Power Department has DISCHARGED forty
met who were under his charge and many
more, it is said. are to go In few days
The mechanics at the car repair shops are
all on short time. working eight hours
daily. instead of ten
The forces principally reduced are those
men who have peen receiving thirteen
and fourteen cents per hour.
AZ the Office OF Superiptendenr Fitch
the report was denied that the brzkemen
were TO be compelled 70 clean cars. Tho
chief clerk stated that the present re-
ductious in the forces OF the company at
this point are made everv year.
interviewed one of the braksmen yes
te-iay afternoon and he stated that the
brakemen, il asked 10 clean cars, would
decline TO do so, as they are already being
compelled to work oyer time owing 70
the fact that a portion Of the summer
schedule has gone into effect.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
YOU ARE RIGHT, MR. FHURsTON.
Tho People De Want Rapid Transit and
They Will Sustain You.

Tho People De Want Rapid Transit and
They Will Sustain You.
President Charles B. Thurston of the
Jersey City and Bergen Railroad Company
was interviewed this morning by NEWS
reporter concerning the distractions put
in the way of rapid transit by the Street
and Water Board yesterday
81 am not bothering myself in the least
about the matter" said Mr.. Thurston.
''Our counsel, Mr.. James Vredenbergh.
will be home from Europe IN few days.
/ am satisfied that within ten minutes
after his arrival he can show US We have
authority to continue the motor line to
the ferry under the present system. We
have already laid the underground wires.
As to the plans OF supplying electricity as
motive power. which the Street and
Water Board require shall first be sub
mitted TO them, what more do they want
than an inspection OF the method already
in vogue west of Varich street?
"We are satisfied the people want rapid
transit. At present / see no other way
of their getting 1t than by the trolly wire
system If Mayor Cleveland or any one
else opposed to the trolly wire system can
prevail upon the hackers OF any other
system to exhibit its superiority from
safety standpoint at their own expense in
case it proves failure, we are willing to
give them the chance and hold o urselves
ready to adopt the system and pay for the
experiment in the event of its proving
success. What do we care, even if we
are prevented from extending the mot
line Up to the present time the run
ming of electric motors has cost US
over a thousand dollars month in excess
Of what it would have cost to run the
same number of horse cars. We hope by
extending the lines to get portion OF this
money back do not care TO express my
opinion as to the legal status of matters
as they at present appear, until Mr.. Vre-
denbergh comes home, but we are salts
fed if the matter goes into the courts the
courts will sustain US.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
A Tribe Hard on Lawyers.

When the trial of William Reddick
charged with arson was called this morn
ing a clerk from Counsellor Stuhr's Office
appeared and asked that the trial be
allowed to go over because of the absence
of Counsellor Stuhr who was engaged
before the Supreme Court at Trenton.
Counsel must not expect" said Judge
Lippincott. that attendance at the
Supreme Court will suffice TO adjourn
case in this court. II counsel wish TO at
tend the Supreme Court they must make
arrangements to have their cases in this
Court attended to-"
The Court, however, permitted this case
to go over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09

One year ago Simon Hammer, a
vidower. of No $50 johnson aFenae. was
united In marriage to q widew
hamed Sophia Anderson Ham
mer had two children and
Mrs. Anderson four For about six
months the couple lived happily together
and then the trouble arose. resulting in
Hammers skipping away with his two
children.
Mrs Hammer cause his arrest for aban-
donment, alleging that he had not contrib
uted a cent to her support for two months
The woman was unable 20 speak
English, but made her chal gss In Ger
man. which language Justice kimmsrly
speaks fluently.
Hammer was directed to pay 8 month
to Poormaster Hewitt for his wife's sup
port.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
Elention Preoinct Llnes.

The Democratic members of the Board
Of Aldermen met last night to fix the
precinct lines of the Assembly districts.
nights meeting of the Board of Alder
men. Under the law the general COM
mittee OF each party is required TO select
this month the names Of those whom
they desire TO serve as election officers st
the next election. This. OF course, can
not be done until the precinct lines are
established.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
Helm the LITTLE Ones.

The All Saints Sisters, connected with
the Holy Innocents Church, Of Hobo
ken, viii open a fair this even
ing at the church, the proceeds OF
which will 90 towards the support
of the Country Home for poor children
at Miiburn- Rev. E A. Moffetf, Treas
urer Of the fund, has issued the following
statement. Received during 1890, S5z1. 80,
as follows: Offertory Holy Innocents
Church. S2OS. 16; concert. Ss4 % subscrfp-
rions, S192; donations, S36- IS. The expenses
at the Home We're as follows: Household
expenses, s30s.S3; re Mt, 500. railroad fares.
S72 O5: furniture. $3.50, and tho
moving OF furniture, sl6.50; total, s519. As
During the season 325 children were en-
tertained at the Home. The expenses are
small, no wages being paid. and because
the people OF Milburn contributed meat
and vegetables.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09

The funeral of the late William Gopsill
took place from his late residence. No. PCS
Montgomery street. at half-past one this
afternoon. The parlors and hallway
were filed with prominent people. The
floral tributes were many. The Rev. DIR.
Paul d. Van Clief, assisted the Rev. Mr..
Wick. officiated. 1t had been requested
that the funeral arrangements be made as
private as possible. The interment took
place st Greenwood Cemetery. The
pail bearers were DIR. Lut-
kins, Dr. Morris, G. f. E. Young,
A. W. Dickinson, Henry A. Greene, John
w. Harrison. John <. Muller and Rich
ard H. Wilson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09

John McGouegal, telegraph messen-
ger boy, indicted for grand larceny in
stealing a watch from house where he
was awaiting an answer to a message, Of
fered a plea OF guilty. to petty larceny.
This being the boys first offence sentence
was suspended.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
No Racing a. sronmouth Park.

There will be no racing at Monmouth
Park this season It was arranged at
Morris Park yesterday that the Mon
mouth Park Racing Association would
begin their summer meeting at West
chester on July 4, and have four racing
DAYS at Morris Park. on which TO
run OF their important stakes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09
She mixed Up Her Dates.

John Schmidt of No. 1,152 Summit ave-
nue.. charged by Catherine Hauser of No.
374 Zabriskie street. who was employed
by Schmidt as servant, with
criminal assault, was discharged by
Justice Davis this morning. The exami-
nation In the the case occurred last week
and the woman was confused as to dates.
For this reason, Justice Davis said, he
discharged Schmidt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-09

Two ordinary cases of wife beating
wers before Police Justice O'Donne1l this
morning. William J. Shoup, who. h1s
wife says, beats her twenty tfmee day
street, and John Walton, Of Newark 1re-
nue.. who occasionally punches bis villa -
the eyes, were each held IN $50 Tor ~
Grand jury.