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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
THE NEW DISTRICTS.


The Legislators aud County Committee
conferring Over the Lines.
The Hudson county members OF the
Legislature and Commissioner Michael ).
O'Donnell. chairman Of the Democratic
County COMMITTEES; ex-Sheriff Robert
Davis. chairman OF the Executive Com
mittee; President John p. Feeny.
of the Police Board: james Hennessey
and Patrick Kenny held conference.
last evening for the purpose Of consider
ing the boundaries OF the new Assembl y
districts which will fall TO this county
under the new app0rtionment The
Hudson members think they are entitled
to twelve members, but have little hopes
OF getting more than eleven; so the dis
cussion last evening was on that basis.
IL Is proposed to follow the precedent
established by the Republicans, when
they established the Horse Shoe. and
placed 1000 Democrats and 400 Republic
cans in cue district, and make but one
Republican district in the county. 1t is
argued that owing to the large Demo-
cratic majority IN this county that would
be about all the Republicans would be
entitled to.
From present indications the new dis
trict Will be arranged about as follows:-
The First district, now represented by
Mr.. Mullone, will be strengthened by alb
sorbing some OF the Democratic popula-
tion OF the Seventh district, which can
spare several hundred votes. The Lafay-
cite part of the Second district has
a Republican majority of about 800.
Lafayette will be Joined to the Sixth dis
trict, the district it is intended to leave
to the Republicans. The First precinct
OF the Eighth district will be tackled on
the Third, making that Democratic.
IC Is now represented by Repub
lican. A Republican precinct in the
fFet. 81
cratic Fourth, in order TO reduce the Re
publican majority in the former and
make the whole district Democratic. To
aid in accomplishing this Democra tic
precinct will be transferred from the
Fourth. The present Sixth district in
ciudes Bayonne City. 1t is proposed to
make Bayonne separate district, as 1t
is Democratic. There is some opposi-
tion to this, however, as some of the
leaders favor making Harrison and
kearney the new district, while others
think it would be better to unite Hobo
ken and Weehawken and give them the
extra member. The present Seventh dis
rict will not be changed unles q it is
found advisable to put some of
$500 Democratic majority in
some doubtful district. The only
change in the Eight will be the
elimination of Democratic precinct for
the benefit of the Third. The Ninth EN-
DaaOcS al " AOoOnchs cASoPe bho 4 Jul eh
ward, and is doubtful. 1t il now repre-
sented by a Democrat. Adding Wee
hawken to it, as proposed, will make it
surely Democratic.
The Tenth, which is composed of the
northern townships, will remain as at
present except for the loss of Weenaw-
ken. IL can spare Weehawken and still
have Democratic majority Of 200 or 500.
The County Executive Committee
has the assurance of member of
the State Committee that what
ever lines are approved by it will be
adopted by the joint caucus in Trenton.
The personal ambition aud desires or the
Assemplymen will not be permitted TO in
terfere with party interest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
CORONER NJ. ]. BOYLAN DEAD.
The Fatal Moment Arrives When Least
Expected.

Expected.
Coroner Michael J. Boylan died at his
residence No. 2S6 Ninth street. at half
past three O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
He had been battling with a complica-
tion of diseases. involving the heart,
lungs and kidneys for the past six
months.
his first serious Illness was after at
tending a funeral in Calvary Cemetery on
rainy afternoon, and since then he has
been constantly under the care of physi-
clans. He was elected Coroner during his
illness, and has since been unable to attend
to the duties of that office. Mr.. Boylau,
though widely known among the bust
ness aud public men of the CITY, never
sought political honors. For the past fi.s
teen years he has conducted an under
taking establishment in the vicin-
ity os Grove street and Payonia
avenue. The present establishments
which he has conducted at No. 1893 Pavo-
mia avenue, was one OF the widest known
in the city.
The deceased was in the prime of life.
He was born in Jersey City. He was but
terday. He leaves a wife and five children.
He was a prominent member of the
Hudson County Undertaker's Associa-
tion, the Ever Faithful Council of the
American Legion of Honor; of Washing
ton Council No. Z, Order of Chosen
Friends; of lyanhoe Lodge. No. so
Knights of Honor; and of the
associations. All of these orders aud as
sociations will be invited to attend the
funeral from st. MichaePs Church on
Monday morning next at nine o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
A Coat Thief Neatly Caught.

About half-past six o'clock last night,
while Edward L. Bund was eating his
supper at No. 211 Washington street. he
heard footsteps in a hall where he had
left his overcoat He FASTENED out Just
in time to see sneak thief disappeari ny
through the doorway with his oyercoat
He gave chase, but the thief lodged him.
While complaining to the police of the
First precinct station house Sergeant
Cox came in with prisoner whom he
found changing coats on the street near
the soap house.
That's my coat" said Bund, and ne
described the contents of the pockets.
The prisoner gave his name as Micaael
Ballen. He said ne bought the coat of a
man on corner for fifty cents. Justice
StIising this morning committed him for
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
TIDAL WAVE EFFECTS
On Polluted Streams-Ex-
pert Testimony in This
Regard Taken.

NEWARK, Feb. ~. ls91.-The hearing in
the Passaic water pollution case was SET
down this morning tor II o'clock, but II
was 10 before the taking OF testimony
began. The hearing was in the law lib.
rary in the Globe Building. Newark.
Senator Griggs and Counsellor Russ for
for Passaic and Colonel Price and Rob
ert McCarter for Newark.
J. James R. Croes, of Yoakers, n. Y,
testified he was civil engineer, having
given particular attention to hydraulic
engineering. He had been connected
with several large water WORKS through
out the country, and had mis-
attention called TO the Passaic in
1878 and 1879, when he made an
examination for the city of Newark. He
testified as to the currency OF the stream
and The effect it had with regard to polu-
tion. Referring to what would happen
in case of contact between fresh water
current and flood tide, he said:-On the
inflow OF the tidal wave into the Passaic
the water rises by the action OF the tide
from the mouth to where tidal ac-
tion ceases. The result of the iBflOwing
move is to dam up the water which flows
down the stream and to penetrate it with
current of salt water. The wave en-
counters at the city of Newark the sew
age of Newark and carries such portion
OF such sewage as is in the centre or
on the surface. The retarding ac-
tion OF the shore keeps a great
deal OF the water at the shore, aud this
accounts for the denser contamination
at this point About one quarter mile
above the Newark intake the tidal wave
Is checked by the down flow of the nat
ural stream. The result is that the down
flowing water In the stream is re-
tarded and any impurities which
are in that water as diverted from centre
to sides, so that the total water of the
river at high tide at or near the intake OF
the Newark Water Works is probably in
worse condition than the stream a mile
above or mile below that point. If il
were not for the tidal wave the water at
this point would not be contaminated.
II the fresh water coming down stream
was in part polluted, the tendency of the
stream. Bnt with tidal wave coming up,
pollution is forced to shores.
Mr.. McCarter asked. Are you able 70
say then what would be the course of
water polluted at Passaic coming down
with he fresh water current?"
To which the witness answered:-The
mechanical effect of The tidal wave mnst
be to retard and retain the polluted water
in the channel of the Passaic, to throw
that water over towards the shore of the
river at the point where the tidal water
ceases.
What effect does it have upon the con-
tamination which it receives below?
The tidal wave pushes before it or car
ries with it such contamination as it en-
counters and tends to carry it towards
the shore
The witness divided pollution into three
classes, namely, insoluble, mineral and
soluble, and said all entered the Passaic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
TIPS To SERVANTS.
Anecdotes of the Extravagant Fees For.
merly Extracted in England.

Anecdotes of the Extravagant Fees For.
merly Extracted in En=iand
When Pope decided that he could not
afford to dine with the Duke of Montagu,
because each dinner involved disparse-
ment of five guines to the servants of the
Montagu House, the Duke sent with his
subsequent Invitation TO the poet an or
der for the amount in question.
Thus the difficulty attending walls" or
tips was overcome in this instance. To
avoid paying them was impossible, and
for its contributions from Lord chester
fieId-hints that a certain noble lord. by
eOnniyance With his servants, really COM
PEELED his guests 10 defray the cost Of the
entertainments afforded them.
AT length. however. it WAS decided TO
put stop 10 this system of extortion, anu
at a meeting OF gentlemen in Scotland in
the year 1850 it was resolved that in visit
iug one another thay would give no
money o servants, nor allow their own
donlestics 10 take any money from their
guests.
A few days later the honorable COM
pany OF Scots Hunters, at their meeting
held IN Edinburgh. came to a similar de-
termination. although one noble lord
vigorously opposed The proposition, and
threatened TO knock down the first ser
want who refused TO accept a gratuiiy.
TIE servants themselves naturally look ed
upon the movement with dlsfayOr, and in
1904 certain gentlemen y no had refused
the payment of walls were attacked in
Ranelagh Gardens by an angry mob OF
foOtnlen.-Cham Journal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
lMIFATgp EVA.
Marguerite Giovanni, of Hammonton,
Makes Good Use of a borrowed Baby.
Special to the JerseB City Netos.

Marguerite Giovanni, of Hammonton,
Makes Good Use of Borrowed Baby.
Special to the Jerseg Citg Ne,os-
HAMMoNToN, Feb. 12, 1S91-There is
considerable sport since Tuesday at the
expense of two local Justices of the
Peace, Patrick Jacobs and Arthur Pres
sey, who were made the victims of mis-
placed confidence. The facts of the case,
as they have leaked out, although being
carefully guarded, are ethese:-Marguerita
Giovanni, a poor Italian woman. had
been charged with stealing lot of poJa-
toes, and knowing her guilt, the woman
prepared for her trial accordingly. Her
first act was to borrow a little BABE from
one of her countrywOmen. and as she
came forward TO receive ner sentence.
after her conviction, she held the little
innocent up to her breast, and with tears
streaming down her cheeks, pleaded with
the two justices for the sake of the little
babe, 10 be merciful. The sight was too
much for young Pressy, and after con-
ference with his associate, the intended
sentence of three months and $50 fine was
reduced to s. fine and costs. The
daughter of sunny Italy then left the
court of justice and the babe was soon
back in It's mothers arms, having inno-
Gently acted the part OF the good Samari-
tau at Il very tender age.
The justices will wait eagerly for an
other charge against Marguerita.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
A Losr ART.
Few Yonng Men of the Present Day Able
to Carve Well

Few Young Men of the Present Day Able
to Carve Well
A newspaper writer notices and de-
plores the lack of good masculine carvers
OF fowl Laziness of men is assigned as
the reason for this state of affairs. Form
erly the art OF carving was considered
part of the education OF every head Of a
family. Paterfanllia5 occupied the seat
OF homer at table. In front of him was
placed Il pile of plates ana the odoriferous
body OF the goose, duck or turkey about
TO be oeYoured. There never was any
hesitation on the part OF the master OF
ceremonies. At tue proper moment
he weLted his knife with a Lherry sound
and plunged his huge FORK boldly into
the bird. Proudly and with assurance
be worked He knew where TO cut to ex-
tract the oyster dressing, how TO saw of
a leg, and just how tnick to slice the
white meat.
That carving is fast becoming a lost art
among men is shown by the fact that so
few young men or the present day know
how TO cut up a bird. Nothing embar-
raSses modern beau SO much as 10 ask
MN TO carve II he undertakes the task
at all he does well il he keeps his subject
on the dissecting table. This state of
things IS, perhaps, unavoidable. SO many
young men living in boarding houses and
hotels, where they have 10 opportunities
for practice. 1t should either become
fashionable for ladies' 10 do all the cary
ing, or else lessons should be given in our
public schools. Chicago Herald.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
PARTY LEGISLATION.

Special to the JERSEY citg Nsl0s.

Special to the jersey CITY Nsi0s.
TRENTON, Feb. 12 1s91.-When the Re-
publicans in the House noticed the un-
usual activity among the Democrats yes
terday 10 secure the presence of as large
a number or their members as possible,
they concluded that something unusual
was in the wind. The correctness of
the measures approved by the Democratic
joint caucus We're placed on final passage.
The Republicans offered no opposition
Mr.. Potts was away aud no one felt called
upoa to take his place as prime
Kicker" Alderman Smith, however,
did make an effort in q motion to nave
the measures changing the control of the
lunatic asylums laid over to Monday
night, but it availed aim nothing Young
Mr.. Jackson, of Bsllville, also attempted
TO raise his feeble voice in protest, but he
did not begin before the roll call and he
had to sit down. When another OF the
measures was up, Mr.. Jackson tried his
hand at obstruction by requesting Mr..
DAILY 0 explain the bill. Mr.. DAILY was
equal TO the request and replied tnat it
was non-partisan measure in the inter-
est of economy.
At this Mr. Eugene Cole wanted to
know why 1t was made a Democratic
caucus measure. To which Mr.. DAILY re-
piled that as the Republicans mad not
reached the standard of virtue the Demo-
Gratis had, the latter were afraid they
might defeat the measure.
This was the extent of the Republican
opposition, and the bills all went
through.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
POLICE JUSTICE War.
Hudson and Essex Fighting
Over the Appointing
Power.
NOONAN DEFIES THE CAUCUS
He Insists Upon His Right to APP
point His Assistant-Father
Nash Gets His Clerk.

TRENTON, Feb. 12, 1S9i.-There is a
lively storm brewing over the police
justice bill and 10 looks as though the two
giants, Hudson and Essex, would again
lock horns over that measure. Consid-
= 1rtible opposition to the bill was mani
tested at the joint caucus held Tuesday,
and the matter was laid over until next
week 1t seems that the trouble is all
over the manner in which the justices
shall be appointed
The Hudson delegation had selected
Tax Commissioner Michael j. O'Donnell,
ex-Sherih Davis and Freeholder Kim
merly for the places In Jersey City. They
proposed to go before the joint caucus
with these names. aud insist that the eau
Gus should endorse aud the joint meeting
appoint the men whom they named
This Is not mt all pleasing to the State
leaders to whom both Messrs. Davis and
Kennedy are distasteful. These gentle
men would never receive the appoint
ments with their consent. But as party
usage sustains the position taken by the
HUDSON men, they see no other way ont
OF the difficulty than to amend the bill
so that the justices shall be appointed by
the Governor and not by the Joint meet
ing. They claim to know that The Cover
nor would not appoint the choice OF the
Hudson delegation.
Either manner OF appointment would
be acceptable to Essex. The men have
been selected for the position and they
will be appointed no matter whether they
are named by the joint meeting or by the
Governor. The Hudson men are per-
fectly satisfied TO have the appointments
made by the joint meeting and will resist
every effort TO have it placed in the hands
of the Governor. On the other hand the
Essex men are exceedingly sore over the
way In which the Hudson men whipped
them in the Eght over Mullone's Water
bill. and they viii do anything they can
TO get hunk" 1t Is predicted by the
knowing ones that wnen the matter
comes up next week Hudson will be
beaten and Governor Albeit will have
the appointment of three police justices
for Jersey City.
There was another caucus yesterday
noon, at which Tommy Noonan aired a
grievance. In the caucus which appointed
the officers of the House, Mr.. Perkins se-
cured the appointment of Frank Jones,
of Beverly, as assistant clerk. Tom re-
fused to give him certificate OF his ap-
pointment. The caucus today asked him
10 explain.
He did SO by claiming that the appoint
ment was perquisite Of his own, and
that the caucus had no business to give it
away. He had promised it to Jersey City
man. and his promise still held good.
The SIsucus laid the matter over. 1t is
supposed by many that Tommy's Jersey
City man is Jimmy Beckwith of Atlautic
City, who was one of the assistant clerks
last year. aud who has been here ever
since the session opened. holding out his
hat for something TO drop into it.
Father Nash has succeeded in getting a
clerkship for his revision of laws commit
bee, aud TErley or Camden is to get the
salary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
BOTTLERS UNBOTTLE INDIGNATION
They are Excited over the Question of
License,

License.
The beer bottlers of this county are in
peck Of trouble. 1t is probable that the
majority, If not all of them, will be ar
rested for falling to renew their licenses.
Several are already under arrest, includ-
ing. it is said. the president and secretary
of the Hudson County Bottlers' Associa-
tion.
Some months ago a driver for a New
York bottling establishment was arrested
in Exchange Place for delivering bottled
beer to the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany in this city. He was find In
the First District Police CourE. The
New York firm certioraried the case and
it was taken to the Supreme Court, where
the Chief Justice decided that to impose
penalty on firm delivering orders in
another State was In direct conflict with
the interstate commerce law. 1t is now
claimed the outside firms have right to
deliver orders, but not TO solicit trade
here.
The Hudson county bottlers consider it
unjust to them that New York firms
should be allowed to sell goods In terri
tory where they. the Hudson county bot
tiers, are compelled to pay a license of
$3.50 a year. The Board of Aldermen
promised them relief. An ordinance
was passed repeating the one which i'm
posed upon the bottlers a license fee of
$3.50, but 1t was vetoed by Mr.. Cleveland.
The Board OF Aldermen then sustained
the veto.
Meanwhile the bottler's licenses had
expired and but few of them vera re-
newed. Detectives have been at work
the past few days searching for the
offenders.
Detective Smith yesterday arrested
Bother Albert Langburn, of Harrison.
A hearing was to have taken
place in the First District Police Court
this morning, but the case was laid over
until tomorrow morning. Among others
at present under arrest are Henry Eigen-
ransch, of Webster avenue; John
Keuhlke, of Congress street, and Bother
Naegli, of Hoboken. The latter was
caught delivering goods in this city.
The hearing of all four will take place
in the First District Police Court tomor-.
row morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12

sIocsnl TO the JERSEY Ctty Ns-ps.
PLEAsAETyILLE. Feb u. 91.-Mueh
activity is being displayed all over this
county in the circulation Of the petitions
for signatures against the West Jersey
Game Protective Society. These petit
tions are being numerously signed and
they viii be sent to the Legislature.
praying for the repeal of the society,"
privileges and the revoking OF their char
ter. The farmers are unanimous in thei T
opposition against the rights granted 10
tins society under their charter. and I'M
less some remedial legislation is enacted
the next cunning season wiz see an At
lantic County Protective Association
formed, in which farmers and owners UI
lands will take the law ia their own
hands, TO protect themselves from the
rasages Of Philadelphia gunners. who are
mem Ders of the West Jersey Game So
ciety. These petitions are signed by
Democrats and Republicans alike.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
NORTH HUDSON.

William Peters. Sr., the wealthy brewer,
is confined to mis- home on Union Hill
with severe cold.
The West Hoboken Iron Council met
last night and transacted routine busi-
ness.
Geore Du Prey, of New Durham, was
struck ON the head by falling bowlder
near tie West Shore Ferry yesterday. he
was attended by DR.. Hill his injuries
are serious.
1t Is said that Assemblyman Usher
favors bill increasing the police force OF
the different townships.
The engagement is announced of Mr..
Robert Braham, OF Gutenberg. 10 Miss
Annie Ellis, of Brooklyn. The marriage
will take place il Brooklyn after the
Lenten season.
Michael Kohl of West Hoboken has
been appointed a clerk in the Assembly
by Assembly man Usher.
Last nlgnt special meetidg of the Sec
ond Ward Young Mems Democratic
Association was held at Maas' Hail, PAii-
sade avenue and Lewis street. Six new
members were added TO the roll and SIX
teen propositions were received. A conf
mittee was appointed 20 make arrange
mems for public meeting at tue above
hail on the 18th. Good speakers will be
present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12

The New Jersey Athletic Clubs team
received its ninth consecutive defeat in
the Amateur Bowling Association
Leagues series OF championship
matches on the alleys OF the Elizabeth
Athletic Club on Tuesday evening The
team of the Riverside Athletic Club, OF
Newark, was the victorious aggregation
and its margin at the finish was lis pins.
The scorer
New JERSEY Athletic Club-W Farliu.
164, j. B. Duryee, IT'S; +. r. Grant. 1S1,
E 0. lockwood, 165; H. & Zust, 122; II.
&. Coles, 12S; C. Y. Van Duzer, 162: e. G.
Bolton, 135; f. Lutz. lac; E. Z. barnes,
l56 Total, !. 476.
Riverside Athletic Club - Cadiz, 150.
Bruyere, las; Abbott. lee; Osborn, 136; A.
D. Iompkins. i9l; Harrison. lA2; Pierson,
2lS; Van Clief, 14i, Manners, 14Ss w. A.
Tompkins, 14l Total. 1.59L
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-02-12
PROBABLY ARSON.

But Then the Coroner's Jury Could Not
Find Proof of II.
Coroner Parslow's jury, which has been
Investigating the death of Henry Gaus-
mann, the man who was burned to death
in the fire at Green and Sussex streets, on
the afternoon Of January "a, finished its
labors at Roche's Hall last night.
The jury rendered a verdict taat Cans
mann met his death through saf1ocation.
Inc belief was expressed that the fire
was OF lncendiary origin, but no evidence
had been brought forward to fasten the
crime Of arson upon anybody.
The papers IN the case Will be turned
over 10 Prosecutor Winfield