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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
THE SCAFFOLD FELL.
An Accident That Might
Have Been Serious at
Mullone's Theatre.
ELEVEN MEN INJURED.
Careless Work said to Have Caused
the Crash-WhO Is To
Blame?

The outer scaffolding Of MulIone's new
theatre, now in course OF construction.
near the City Hall. fell just before two
O'Clock this afternoon and buried some
half dozen workmeu beneath the debris.
all being more or less injured, though none
very badly. The fail was about twelve
feet The break down Of the scafoldlng
is attributed By the injured workmen to
the weakness Yts construction. The
brick work on each side let go the hold #
bad on the supports Of the scaffoidinr
The carpenter was Hin Parker.
The list Of the injured men is as fol-
lows
ROBERT McCLARRoN. Of No. 20s West
Eleventh stree. injured about the body
ami legs Taken 70 City Hosnital.
FRANK MAHOS OF No. 800 Eleventh
street, New YORK, arms and hands in-
jured.
MICHAEL GILLIAN. No. % courilandt
street. New York, injured about the head
and shoulders.
PYRIAN wHELAS Of No. I76 thirteenth
street, this city. severe cash in front Of
left ear.
PETER MAeUIRE Of Second street. this
city, cut aud bruised about the head,
waist and arms.
FRANK PIETRo OF No $40 One Hundred
bruised.
JOHN HAGENs, No. 241 Wayne street.
Severely bruised.
THOMAS CoSSoRs. New York, badly in
1ured and sent TO the City Hospital
JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, No. 7G Washing
ton street, badly bruised and injured,
and sent to The City Hospital
Mr. GIBBONS, bruised.
K. MARTIN, bruised
The crash came without any warning.
The scaffolding suddenly gave way aud
precipitated the men at work thereon to
platform covered with mortar and
bricks some twelve feet beneath. The fall
of the scafIold and the cries OF the
wounded men soon attracted q large
crowd to the front of the theatre. A
squad police under Inspector Smith were
on the scene in a few moments TO keep
the excited crowd back The men were
soon extricated from the debris. and those
who were injured so badly as to be un-
able TO walk were hastily dispatched to
the City Hospital
The work OF rebuilding the scaffold has
already been commenced
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
BOUGHT BY FLAyEL M'GEE.
Colonel McAnernsy's House at Auction
Hasbrouck's Wanted Ii.


The handsome brown stone residence
Of Colonel John McADerney was sold by
Auctioneer +. q. WolDert yesterday Il
is located at the southeast corner of
Montgomery and Barrow streets and has
a frontage on the latter street of fifry-six
feet. The property was purchased by
Flavel McGee, OF the law firm of BsdIe.
Muirhead q McGee, for SIS, 100. The bid
ding was started by Mr.. McGee at SO. 900.
1t was spirited and Robert Elliott, uf the
Jersey City Gas Company, left of at S18,-
600. The conditions of sale were that ten
per cent. of the purchase money should
be paid down in cash. Twenty per cent.
more viii have to be paid on March IL,
aud the remaining seventy per cent. will
be taken on bond and mortgage % run
number Of years.
Colonel McAnerney viii remove on
March / 70 a residence he recently pur-
chased in Forty ninth street, New York
Among the persons present at the sale
was Professor Stimets of hasbrouck's In
stitute. While the sale was in progress
the anctioneer incidently alluded TO the
fact that the location was a splendid one
for the institute. From this remark
there grew a rumor to the effect that
tlayel McGee was purchasing for Pro-
lessor Stimetz
/ called upon the Professor this morn
ing TO ascertain If there was anything in
the rumor. The professor denied it.
Mr.. -deGee." he said. 'I persume was
purchasing a residence for himself.
heard him say, win have TO sell my own
house"
Prof. Stimets added, ssI attended the
sale to purchase in case the figures came
within our reach. Prot Waile and my
self have been looking around for some
time for a new site. We can't extend our
rooms here. We must find another build
ing. We have been offered inducements
to move 10 the Hill, but as travel eoncen-
trates down town where the post Office,
banks and public buildings are located
we have decided, If possible, to locate the
new Institute down town. Pupils find il
easier 70 come down than TO travel up
Hill -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
CONVENTION OF THE \. N. c. A.
The Twenty-seeond Annual Meeting %
Begin at Trenton on the 2efh-
4.


Special TO the JsTssE Ctr Seses.
TRENTON. Feb. Is, 1se1-The twenty
second annual convention of the Young
Mems Christian Associations OF the STATE
Of New Jersey is to be held in Trenton.
beginning with Thursday afternoon. Feb
ruary 90. and closing with Sunday. March
L These three days Of conference on im-
portan. topics relating to the 2 reat work
OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions OF this State will call together q
body of from $50 to 100 men, representing
every State and almost every town In this
State. besides a large Dumber Of proni-
nent speakers from nearly all parts OF
the United States. At the request of
the Women's Auxiliary Of the assoofa-
tion, who have the matter in charge of
securing homes for these delegates. .
very large number of citizens have
signined a willingness TO entertain.
Many OF the delegates who come will
look after their own entertainment. but
about $50 are to be provided with homes
BY the Auxiliary. and they request that
any persons who can entertain delegates
one or more days, call at the rooms OF the
Association either today or tomorrow
and leave their names and addresses As
the convention will no doubt result In
helping and strengthening all Christian
WORK in the city, II is hoped that as manY
as possible will respond TO this request so
that ample accommodation may De pro-
vided for those who attend this conven-
tion from abroad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
Baronne Republicans.

The Bayonne Republican City Commit
tee organized last evening in Hendricks
Assembly Rooms. The following officers
were elscted:-President, James p.
Northup; vice president. Edward E. Van
Buskirk; secretary, Thomas j. Bird: and
treasurer, John II. Sleaman. An appor-
tionment was made for delegates 10 the
city convention next spring. As a basis
the Republican vote for Assemblyman
last fall was taken, the ratio being one
delegate for each hundred votes or fac
tion of that number. The allotment Isl
First ward, two; Second ward, First dis
trict, three; Second ward Second district,
two; Third ward, three: Fourth ward,
(both districts) one; Fifth ward (both dis
tricts) two, making a total of twelve.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
HOODLUM DEPREDATI0Es.
They Steal Oats and sen Them for Beer
Money.

They Steal Oats and Sell Them for Beer
Money
For some time past Van Wagenen 81
Co. feed merchants ct the corner OF
Grand street and Bergen Point Plank
road have missed from their place several
bags of feed, taken at irregul9S intervals.
The police were notified ana detective
Hottie placed on the case. List night he
arrested James O'Donneli No. pa Com
munipaw avenue. Michael Kenny. No. %
Fatrmount avenue, and Charles Keyser,
No. 622 Grand street, for being RESPONSE
bic for the robberies- Michael Fallon Of
No. ID Sunmit avenue was also arrested
for receiving some Of the stolen goods
The complaint was made by H. b.
H. 3. Conelet. clerk for Van Wagenen
& Co.
This morning when the prisoners were
arraigned before Justice Aldridge In the
Second district police court, they entered
a general denial
Keyser and Fallon were discharged,
but ODonnen and Kenny were committed
for trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

An entertainment in the form Of class
specimen and piano recital was held IN
the hall Of St. Peters College last even
ing. The programme opened with an
essay entitled, Division and Deduition
Ia Logic" by Charles A. Smith. A Latin
dispuration between Jonn ]. Ireacy aad
Joseph A. Neyin in the first half and
Jonn r Murray and Charles A. Smith in
the second was entertaining. The replies
OF the several disputanss under IRE were
quick and to tie point. Joseph A
Nevin's essay, Review OF Matter De-
fended,n closed the exercises The sew
eral piano solos by Edward A. O'CaE
laghan were rendered with MS usual
tinisn Tre Rev Father Cassidy. rector
of the college, WAS so pleased with the
entertainment taat 10 his address at the
conclusion of the programme he excused
the class from the regular rnid-term ex
animation, declaring that the class ha0
shown in tnis specinlen how well ~,
vanced they we're.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
His rriendlIness ouestioned.

Bernard Curry. of No. lss Mercer
street, with james Mcdonald, OF No. $50
Mercer street. was arrested by Patrolman
Murphy yesterday. Mcdonald was very
drunk. and Curry claims he was carry
ing Mcdonald hone- When Murphy
questioned them, Mcdonald told Murphy
that Curry was trying to rob him. He
had in his pockets some forty dollars.
Curry made quite an oratorical effort in
declaring his innocence in tine First Dis
trict Police Court this morning where be
was arraignad for attempted robbery
Mcdonald on the witness stand said he
regarded Curry as a friend. and thanked
him tor the interest be had taken In his
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

The wedding of Mr. Robert Lee DiIks,
formerly of Memphis, Tenn. aud recent
ly prominent young lawyer OF Newark.
and Miss Virginia f. Lane took place
las evening at the residence of Dr. and
Mrs Frank II. Boynton on the Bergen
Point shore of Newark Bay. The Rev {.
+ Halsey. ID. d.. Of Newark. ofiiciated.
The bride was gwen away by her father.
Misses May Kline, Emma Marchand,
Virginia b. Fox. Aanie Eredenburg and
Annie Schuyler acted AS maids OF honor.
Stephen b. Fox was best man. Tbs
ushers were Messrs. john r. Ogden, J.
W. Miller, Charles Wheeler and Charles
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

J. Spencer. A reception followed the
ceremony. The couple left for a tour
through the Southern States. Among
the guests were Mr.. aud Mrs. George =.
Mellick. Mr.. aad Mrs. X Kelly, Mrs.
Charles Fox. DR.. Stebhen Kelly. George
II. Kennedy, Robert A Smith. MIR. aud
Mrs Thomas Moore, Miss Helen Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry 4. Imbrie. the Rev.
aud Mrs Henry Jones. Mr.. aud Mrs. II.
Selyage, Mr.. and Mrs. A. =. Vreendeu-
burgh. Miss Jessie Wheeler. Miss Caroline
lmbrie aud Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Salvage.
The bridal couple will make their home
at Bavouue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
SHERMAN ALIVE. PORTER DEAD.
Strange Dealings of the Grim Destroyer
with the Great Veterans.

"a M-After consultation this morn
ing the physicians find that the General
has lost nothing during the night
(Signed) Z. t. ALEXANDER, NJ. D.
10 A. M-Both DIR. Alexander and
Private Secretary Blrrett say that il the
present condition of General Sherman
continues throughout the day he will
have more than fair chance of recovery.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, l69i.-Admirai
David ID. Porter died this morning.
The trouble was an affection of the
heart
Admiral Porter's illness has been of a
considerable duration and it was feared
several weeks ago that he was approach
ing his end. A rally took place, however.
which carried him through until today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

The story of the seduction of pretty
Louise Becker by Leon Bauderet OF Ho-
boken. which was exclusively published
IN last nights JERSEY CITY NEws, createl
a sensation in that city. Banderet is a
young Frencnman and Is graduate OF
stevens Institute All day yesterday he
lanquished ia Jail, as nobody would 20
his bail. This morning ne informed Re
corder McDonongh that he would marry
the girl, but SAID that he could not sup
port her, as be was out OF employment.
Bauderet's stepmother, VINO keeps a
bakery on Adams street, heard of this
and hurried 70 the police station She
advised Leon not to marry the girl, and
said that she would get him out OF the
scrape. She then hustled around TO se-
cure the necessary bail. aud it is probable
that Leon will be released this afternoon.
His stepmother Is firm in her determi-
nation TO prevent a marriage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

Another one of the "Glass House
Angels" was nahbed yesterday afternoon
bp Detective Hottie, who gave mis- name
as William Foster, of No. rs Grand
street. Foster is the one who. 1t is claiiii-
ed, threatened McIntyre early sunday
night when he would not give him beer
This morning Justice Atdridge held him
for examination Till tomorrow inoFuiug
when the other members OF the gaug ar
rested Wednesday Will be arraig ired.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

welfare. He did not wish to press the
charge. Curry was, however, seen by
another policeman unbuttoning Nc
Donaid's coat. Curry was remanded until
tomorrow morning. Mcdonald was then
arraigned upon charge Of drunkenness.
Se ntence was suspended IN his case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

A service of welcome to Rev. J. Lester
Wells, who comes from Bethany Church,
at the Tabernacle. will be held at the
Tabernacle this evening. No regular pro-
gramme has been arranged. Mr.. Scudder
will say few words of welcome, as will
also other prominent members of the
church. This will take place in the church
proper. The party will afterward adjourn
to the vestry. where refreshments Will be
offered by several ladies of the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
GRAND COMMANDER MILLlKEN.
Excited C. A. II. Contest at Trenton
Veazey ON Pensions.


TRENTON, Feb. 13, 1S91.-After a long
and bitter contest, occupying nearly all
this morning. J. r. Mullikin, of Lincoln
Post No. IL. of Newark, was elected De-
partment Commander of the New Jersey
Department of the Grand Army. The
contest was between him and Colonel
Sawyer of Cape May. and the result was
not reached until two O'Clock, when Null
likin won by twelve votes. National
Commander Veazey was here this morn
ing and made an address in which he
frankly discussed the pension legislation.
There is to be sharp contest for Senior
Vice Commander. The contest is between
Armstrong of Jersey City. Stahl of Tren-
ton, and Franklin OF Woodbury..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

Mrs. Anna Nichols, OF No. sec Fourth
street, laid a $40 shoulder cape on the
counter of a store where she was shop
ping on January 10. and Katie O'Neill
made love TO it. Mrs Nichols notified tue
police and Kate was arrested. She was
tried today and sent TO Snake Hill by
Judge Lipplncott for two months-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

of Captain Kelly. of the Second precinc
surprised him last night at his residence
on Seventh street. They brought music
with them, and after offering congratula-
tions to himself and wife on the ami
versary of their marriage. danced and
otherwise made merry till early morn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
nnranne Mithont relephone..

of the postofiice at Bayonae. which was
split during the recent storm. was cut
down yesterday by order of the City
Council This leaves Bayonne without
any telephone service. and Manager
Leland Of the Telephone Company in
tends to sue the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
FOUGHT OVER TIRED EGGS.
LIVELY scrimmaee in Hobok~a Restau-
rant--Ta . sderet's II gat.

Thomas johnson, a clerk, OF No. 125
Washington street, HoDoken. went into
Duhrkoop's restaurant in that city last
night. While he was seated 1t a table
George Mencke. OF No. 13 Bloomfield
street. entered aud sat down At the same
table Mencke passed some remarks
about the age of some eggs with which
he was served Hnd asked Johnson 70 ex-
anime them. johnson did 50 and said
that the eggs were f-esh.
Mencke insisted that they were not,
and inside of few moments Mencke and
johnson were clinched. They upset the
table and created general havoc m the
restaurant A policeman heard the
rumpus and arre~fed JOtuson on
Mencke's con nplaint When the Recorder
heard the story this morning he dis
charged Johnson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

Assistant Commissioner Hunt pur-
chased yesterday the Inwright property.
al Erie and Fourth streets. facing I25
feet on Erie street and 70 feet on Fourth
street He will erect large and elegant
l. shaped fiat in place OF the old buildings.
Mr. Hunt paid Sl9. 900 for the property.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

MRS YOUNG TO Mr.. WALLER,
IS eLESwooD AVENUE.
Mr.. John A Walker, President chiidren's
Dear sir-I enclose herewith check of James
Robottom. Treasurer. for $l.03ls5. it being ths
proceeds of the opera. x hines Of Normand -
rendered by the Amateur Operatic Associat on ia
the Academy of Music ia the afternoon OF yanu-
ory g. 1891. for the benefit OF the Home.
Through the kindness of Mrs. Henderson. the
owner. and Mr. Henderson. her son, the man
g ger, the Academy was placed at my disposal
without charge. very generous and unpre-
cedented gift TO charity. | cannot give too
much praise to the ladies and gentlemen Of this
Ope ratio Association, to the management,
Messrs. Louis r. Dressler and Frank H. Motion;
also, not forgetting the many kind friends,
ladies and gentlemen who aided and patronized
the affair; also much IS due 10 Mr.. Frank l..
Clark, who arranged the programme and
secured the advertisements amt turned over 10
the Treasurer net profit of 8 1856, All Of which
enables US to hand your home 50 large an
amount
Mrs. E. +. c. YouNa.
Jersey City, Feb. 2, 1891.
Mrs. Young and all the association in
cluding the performers felt fully repaid
for their hard work, worry, anxiety. etc..
in the big attendance. the notable result.
the check being the biggest single check
the Children's Home has received for
many, many years.
This same association is to give
''Iolanthe" for the benefit of five charities
as the following letter EXPLAINS
No. 1856 HARRISON AVENUE,
Feb. 10, 1891.
Mr.. John A. Walker, President Of the Child en- $
Home.-
DEAR sIR:-In accordance with resolution
passed by the directors Of the Amateur operate
Association of Jersey City, take pleasure In In
forming you that arrangements have been per-
fected by which the opera OF ''Iolanthe'' VIII be
rendered by this Association at the Academy Of
Music on April 20, 81 and 22
The profits arising from this and future per-
formances are to be distributed among the five
charitable institutions OF this city of which that
which you represent is one.
Two hundred and sixty subscriptions are de-
sired at $40 eaeh--each subscriber will receive a
subscribers ticket, which may be exchanged at
a future date for ten reserved seats for either
performances, as preferred. Over one hundred
subscriptions have already been received. Tle
Board of Directors desire your cooperation and
assistance in the sale OF the remainder OF the
tickets and trust that your associ Itss will b g.
coma interested in this effort to add to the funds
of our charitable institutions. Kindly forward
applications TO Mr. w. T. Vidal, care Of n. j.
Title Guarantee and Trust Co, No. Is Montgom-
cry street. Yours very respectfully.
JAS w. RoBoTroM, Secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
AMUSEME ENTS.

Richard Golden and his company in
"Old jos Prouty," commenced four
nights engagement at Jacobs Theatre
last night. Mr.. Golden as Old Joe was
as original and comical as ever, and his
acting was warmly applauded. The
singing Of Miss Dora Wiley was fire.
quently encored. Pairice in The Md
night Call is the next attraction at this
theatre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

Last night Committee of the Whole of
the Hoboken Board Of Education met for
the purpose Of devising a plan 70 divide
the grades in the new public school No. G.
The school Is one Of the handsomest in
the State and has Just been completed. It
cost Sl00, 600. The committee did not take
any definite action last night and ad-
journed to meet next week
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s. lss1.-Weaths'
Indications for twen1y-fonr hours foi
Eastern New York. New Jersey and Esst
cru Penasvisania:--P0s rain o.
snow. colder
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-13
GOLDEN CHIMES.
Tue Academy Matinee Nets
a Thosand Dollars for
the Children'S Home.

The following letters and sta atements
regarding the recent performances of the
Chimes Of Normandy at the Academy Of
Music by the Amateur Operatic Associa-
ton for the benefit of the Children's
Home will be read with much interest:-
Ma JAMES RoBorTon TO MRS. YOUNG.
January 81, 1891.
Ny dear Mrs. Young.--
have the honor to incioss yol herewith
twenty five cents (Si.0s1.25). being net proceeds
OF Chimes OF Normandyr matinee given at
Academy Of Music on January last; also state
ment Of all receipts and disbursements, togsther
with vouchers for same, which please TO
acknowledge II found TO be correct.
need hardly say, that extend to you my
hearty congratulations for the sum thus realized
Tor 90 worthy charity, aud remain,
Yours very spcerely,
JAMES RoBoTron. Treasurer.
Treasurer's statement Of receipts and dis
bursements for Chimes OF Normandy mat
inee January :, 1s9l:-
For amount loss tickets at 81. 81. .ossoo
For amount recelv ed from sale Of boxes l200O
For amount received from pront on pro-
gralnne. ...s.-......-..-.......- l55.oO
si,aaOo
DISBURSEMENTS
To amount paid for cost Of pro
duction.. ...........- S25e.OO
To amount paid for extra help at
Academy .-.... ..........--.-.. 1b.O
To am ount paid for printing.
postage, &c..................... 675
- s2si.75
Net profit ...S1, LIS
Nfra Fn u "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-09

1000 head market fairly active; rough and
common So 30a4 IS; mixed and packers
e 50a4 75;' prime heavy and butcher
weights, "a 65a5 10; light 81 l0a4 %.
Sheep-Receipts coca head: shipments
3 600 head; market fairly active; steady
/ TO stronger; native ewes Sc 25a4 %; Weth-
ers 81 45a5 so; Texans 81 45a4 IS; lambs
g 00s5 o.
New YORK, October Sleeves, receipts
235 head; no trade, butfeeling firm; dress
ed beef 61{a9Lc per pound.
Sheep-Receipts 1900 head market firm I;
lambs l21Sa6 75: dressed mutton steady
at 7aSIfc; dressed lambs firm at Sal0c
Hogs-Receipts 5000 head; market firm
at 8 O0a5 so per hundred pounds.
CINCINNATI, o., October S.-Hogs,
In fair demand: common aud light s. pa
/ 90; packing and butchers - 25a4 90;
receipts, 5000 head; shipments, 5000 head.