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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
NEW JERSEY CHRONICLERS.

Two Histories Now Being Prepared by
Well Known Trentoniaos,
Sooner or later New Jersey will have a
history that will fill an aching gap in
nearly every library in the State. There
are two men, both well known. at work
preparing two different accounts of the
historical evolution of the State. 1t has
been many years since general history
has been prepared and latter-day develop
ments show that many of the facts in the
old history are inaccurate.
Colonel Morris Hamilton. State Librar-
ian, and who was editor Of several news
papers in the State, is burning midnight
oil over what he thinks will be the mis-
tory Of New Jersey. he has already
completed what will make the first
volume, and he is busy on the second,
with the hopes of completing it soon. He
is now seventy-two years of age and still
vigorous, and hopes to leave as his monu-
ment the history of the State in about
three volumes. He has never been able
to break off the habits acquired in news
paperdom. He begins his work every
night at IL o'clock and continues to Q or 5
A. M. He works in his artistic den that
he has at the top of the State House,
surrounded by the many book OF refer
ences to be found in the State Library.
The other historian is William 8. Sharp
who owns the plates of Smiths History
of New Jersey. He has already secured
appropriation from the State to furnish
each school with copy of this obsolete
history from the plates In his possession.
He Is now getting out revised edition by
supplementing great deal OF new mat
ter and many illustrations to the story of
Historian Smith. He has placed himself
In communication with ea4l the local his
torians and during the pat week has had
q sitting with the Salem Historical Sociq
ty. It is impossible to state when
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
NEW JERSEY LITERARY WOMEN.

Copies of Their Works Wanted for the
Fair-A Permanent Scrapbook
The Committee of Woman Managers
on Woman's Work in Literature. Liter
ary Clubs and the Press appeal for aid in
promoting the interest of womau's work
The State of New Jersey and of the
Chicago Fair.
What the Women Managers desire is
assistance in securing an exhibit of all
books written by women natives or resi-
dents of the State of New Jersey. There
is a special committee for the city of
Newark, of which Mrs. A. F. r. Martin
is Chairman, and this committee solicit
contributions to the exhibit, iand will
esteem it favor If anyone having
written book or booklet will send a
copy to the headquarters of the Newark
Board Of Managers, rooms 72S-29 Pruden-
tial Building, and where 1T is practical
insert on the fyleaf, an autographic pre-
sentarion of the book from the author.
Exceptional facilities will be given for
the exhibit Of these books, and list Of
the contributions, with the names of the
publishers who present them will be
catalogued. II the hook cannot be pro-
cured the title of books with the
authors name is desired; also the name
OF every literary club or class of three
years standing in the State, and the name
of every New Jersey woman who has
written anything whatever for publica-
tion in the press or periodicals, with such
date as may be procurable in regard TO
the writer. ANY of the latter class of
writers who will send one or more ar
ticles or stories will confer favor,
, It is proposed to have such writings
collected in book to be called 'rphe New
Jersey Scrap-book," and which will be
indexed. printed and placed in the ex-
hibit aud afterward placed with books as
a permanent collection In the State
Library at Trenton.
To carry out this idea, an organization
is being perfected through all the coun-
ties of the State. Mrs. Charles B. Yard
ley of East Orange, member Of the State
Board, has charge of this library, and
Mrs. S. Baysrd bod. Harrison street. East
Orange, is Chairman of the Literature
Committee for all Essex county outside
of Newark. Books or magazine articles
and all communications should be sent to
the care of either of these ladies to rooms
728-29 Prudential Building. Newark.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
BUNGER's TRIAL FOR MURDER.
He Stabbed Foreman Diedrickson After
the latter Had Struck Him,

the latter Had Struck Him.
Herman Bunger. a Hoboken long
shoreman. was placed on trial In the
Court OF Oyer and Terminer this morn
ing: for the killing of Peter Siedrickson
On Monday. July 13. Judge Daily and
Jarvis Atkinson defended him.
Prosecutor Winfield in opening briefly
reiated the circumstances Of the killing.
Both men were employed on the Bremen
steamship dock. Diedrlckson was a
foreman and in the absence of
the head foreman had full charge of the
men on the dock. On July 13 Diedr1ckson
was slightly under the influence of
liquor. A few minutes bsfore
the fatal accident, Hendrickson
walked from the end of the pier
to wnere Bungen and two others were
standing and ordered one of the men to
go to his truck Bunger made some
comment and the men had words.
Finally Dledrichson ordered Bunger to
put on his hat and coat and leave
words and finally Diedrickson struck
Bunger. Bunger walked to the office and
Diedrlckson followed him. Diedrickson
struck Bunger again and Bunger walked
away about ten feet and drew a knife.
Diedrlckson, when he saw the weapon,
said, You don't think Pm afraid of
that. do you 2" and he struck Bunger
again. Then Burger plunged the knife
into Diedrichson's back beneath the left
shoulder GLADE. The injured man was
sent to st. Mary's Hospital when he died
the following day.
Several witnesses corroborated the
Prosecutors statement. The defense will
be self defense.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
Fortune Seeking and Angling

Angling is singularly like the pursuit
Of fortune in the lifework of men and
women. The average sportsman prefers
10 work all day for the capture of a single
big fish rather than catch a score of little
ones worth as much in the aggregate as
the one snowy and exciting prize. The
fish that are never landed are as fine as
the business opportunities passed by, and
the best fishing is always in some other
place, just as the golden land of easy
fortunes is forever in some distant part of
the world. These observations are not
particularly novel or valuable, but they
will come, again and again, into the mind
of one who has seen a prominent business
man of this city cast spoon hook with
unremittlng energy for hours, where a
solitary big pickerel nad just been landed
by anoUher angler. In the vain but indy
ing hope that another fish equally large
would be as easily deceived by the shin
ing lure. Cleveland Leader.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
FELL OFF THE TRESTLE.

Daniel Goldspink, dfty-four. of No. 10 Bruins
wick street, fell from the National Storage Com
pany's trestle, on Pacific aveuue at 11.45 Sat
urday night, His right ankle was injured so
that he was taken to the Fourth precinct in the
patrol wagon. He was then able to take car
for home
William Highland. thirty-three years old, of
NO. 5l416 Henderson street, a pennsylvania Rail
road watchman fell from the trestle at Provost
and Sixth streets at 6.10 P. N. yesterday, and
his left leg was broken. He is In st. Francis
HoaOital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
PEOPLES PALACE.

The fair having come to successful ending
the machinery of the Palace Work will assume
its usual activity. The Boys Brigade will
tomorrow evening. Prof Bramley will
meet the young men tomorrow evening.
All members of the Palace will be ad-
mltted free to the gymDastic classes hereaf-
ter The prize games will resume this evening
in Amusement hall
The Ladies' Chautauqua Circle will convene
tomorrow evening in the parlor on York street.
The steam plant Of the Palace mas been re-
paired, and the bathing department is now in
good condition. Young men who are thinking
OF uniting, are invited to visit the Palace and
receive one of the leaflets entitled Thoughts for
Young Men to Consider - The Secretary Rev
j. Lester Wells, is at his desk each evening. No.
le9 Grand street, and will be glad to welcome
young men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
Wisdom. From q Child.

A story is told of Harvard professor
who entertained number of advanced
students at his rooms with learned dis
sertation upon the expansion Of heat and
contraction of cold. He gave numerous
illustrations of an interesting and con-
vincing character and his guests were
evidently greatly instructed and pleased,
while he appeared In the best of moods
with his success. AS he took his seat his
little daughter, who was sitting in q
corner with her doll, asked:-"Papa, if
cold contracts, why did the frozen water
break my glass last nightr The great
scientist and the clever students were
alike dumbfounded by the question. No
answer was attempted. Which was the
greater teacher-tbe college professor or
his little child?.-Drake's MdQazine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
HONOR WHERE DUE.

The following resolution was adopted
this morning by the Street and Water
Com mmissioners:-
Resolved, That the thanks of this Board and
OF the city are due William D. Edwards, the
Corporation Counsel of this city and his associ-
ate counsel, for the professional ability, ener-
getic faithfulness and untiring diligence which
they have displayed in the prosecution of the
suit brought by the city to recover possession of
the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey of
the conditional grant in the South Cove, added
to the city by the State in 1872, which suit has
recently been decided in favor of the city by the
Court of Errors and Appeals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
MRS. QUINLAN'S UNHAPPY LOT.

james S. Erwin applied to Chancellor McGin
this morning for alinony and counsel fee on
behalf of Bridget Quinlan in her suit of divorce
against her husband, John Quinlan In her
petition, Mrs. Quinlan says she was married
April 10, 1876, and has had eleven children, the
Oldest of whom is fourteen years. She lived
with her husband at South Amboy. where he
kept saloon and hotel. She alleges that he
soon began course of cruelty and i'll treatment
which made her life with him unbearable Seven
times she had him arrested and each time she
reiented upon his promise to do better. His
conduct however, continued and became so
unbearable that on November II she took her
children and left him. The Chancellor referred
the matter to James S. White, a Master in
Chancery Of Perth Amboy, to take testimony as
to the amount of alimonY Ouinlan can nav
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
WANTS TO SELL ELDORADO.

Joseph D. Bedle Jr., applied to Chancellor
McGl for an order to allow Mary Fyfe to take
out an execution against property of the
Palisade Amusement Company, commonly
known as Eldorado. Mrs, Fyfe built a soda
water stand on the grounds and obtained O
Judgment on a mechanics lien for 81 800. As
the affairs of the company were in the hands of
q receiver appointed by the Court of Chancery, it
was necessary to obtain the consent of the
Chancellor before the execution could be levied
Mr. Besson, who appeared for the Receiver,
said that the stockholders were making arrange
take the concern out of the hands of the re-
ceiver. Upon this representation the Chancellor
postponed action on Mr., Bede's application to
January g.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
The Ancient Betrotha1 Ring.

The ancients wore the betrothal ring,
as now. on the next least finger of the
left hand. Many reasons are assigned for
this, as the erroneous idea that vein Or
nerve went direct to the heart. and
therefore the outward sign of matrimony
should be placed Ia connection with the
seat Of life; the Iefs hand is a sign OF in
fertority or subsection: the left hand is
less employed than the right, and the fin
ger next least Is the best protected. AT one
time it was the custom to place the we'd
ding ring on the right hand Of the bride.
The AnglO-Saxon bridegroom at the
betrothal gave wed or pledge, and a
ring was placed on the maiden's hand,
where it remained till marriage, and was
then transferred to the left
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
voluminous publication will be ready for
market.
DOMINIC THE PURPLE.
Special to The Jersey oltu Ne,es.

Special to The Jersey City Netcs
TRENTON, Dec. 10, 1892 The ecclesiasti-
cal authorities of the Trenton diocese
have announced that the Rev. Thomas
II. Moran. who has been made monsig-
nor, will be invested with the purple robe
In St. Paul's Church, Princeton. on
december 27. The exercises will consist
Of solemn high mass. The sermon will
pc preached by the Rev. James A. Nc
Faul: Chancellor of the diocese. There
will be addresses by James MeGowan in
behalf Of st. PauPs congregation. Prose-
cutor Bayard Stockton, of Mercer county,
Will speak in behalf of the citizens of
princeton. and Dean Murray for the
faculty Of Princeton University. There
Will be a largesgathering OF priests from
all parts of the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
A ST. LOUIS SENSATION.

ST. Louis. December 10, 1892.-This
morning the vault of the City Treasurer
at the City Hall was found open and
number of papers therefrom had been
placed on u table in the office and
burned.
Later it was learned that Ed Foerste1,
son and assistant of City Treasurer
Foerstef, had committed suicide.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
IT POISONS THE AIR.

The residents of West Bergen and GreenviIle
are up in arms against the Mallinckrodt Chemi-
cal Company. The stsnches arising from these
works every night ara simply frightful and the
residents Will present O petition to the Board of
Health, requesting that this nuisance be abated
at once.
West Bergen citizen yesterday, las long as this
nuisance exists The stencil is sickening and
the Board of Health should act at once.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
GREENYILLE YACHT CLUB STAG.

The stag of the Greenville Yacht Club, held on
Saturday evening, at the Club House, on the
New York Bay Shore, was pronounced success.
everybody had good time. The solos by
Messrs. D. D. jackson, Bob" Hendrich and
Commodore Simmons were enthusiastically ap-
plauded. Isaac Goldenhorn, the humorist, told
funny stories and rected. Refreshments were
served during the progress of the stag.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
PLENTY OF TICKETS PLACED.

The ball of the Robert Davis Light Guard
will be held In Woods Hall, Friday evening. The
dining room will be utilized for dancing. it being
believed that the main dancing hall will prove
too small to accommodate the guests. Forty five
hundred tickets have been sent to politicians,
public employees and saloon keepers. Cash re-
turns are expected. If enough money is realized,
the members will go to Trehton on January II,
to take part in the Inauguration of Governor
elect Werts, and to Washington March q, to the
Inauguration of President elect Cleveland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
JUDGE GARRETSON A RECEIVER.

Chancsllor McGill this morning finally dis
posed of the application of the American Con-
struction Company for decree declaring the
Florida Construction Company insolvent and
appointing a receiver. The application was
made some weeks ago by ex-Judge Stevenson of
Paterson and bitterly opposed by Attorney Gen
eral Stockton. The matter has been dragging
in the Court of Chancery for some time. The
Chancellor granted the application and appoint
ed ex-Judge A. L. GARRISON receiver.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
NEWARK AGAINST THE RAILROADS.
Special to The Jersey cytu News.

opectot 70 Inc JeTseY CfID NelOS.
NEWARK, Dec. 10, 1S92.-The Finance
Committee of the Newark Common Coun-
Gil has directed the City Council to bring
suit for the recovery of about $115, 900
from the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania
Companies for damages for the vacation
of number of streets. The Pennsyl-
vania is ready to pay its share, but as no
conference has been secured with the Le-
high Valley Company, and as the city
cannot make the apportionment between
the companies, the suit will be brought
against both
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
PAVE UNDER THAT BRIDGE.

The people of West Bergen, particularly those
living at the southerly end of West Side Avenue
are anxious about the fixing Of the avenue
under the Central Railroad bridge. 1t is three
the work and have it finished before the winter
set in, but the improvement is as far off as it
ever was. The residents think that the city
officials should arouse the company,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
TO PAY JOB MALES DEBTS.

Ex-ChancelIor Theodore Runyon, Ex-Governor
Bedle, Craig Marsh of Plainfeld and R. v.
Indaberry of Elizabeth, held long conference
this morning, in the Chancellor's private room
over the Job Male case There is not enough
personal property to pay the debts of the estate,
and it was proposed TO sell the property occu-
pied by Morrow & Day, on Montgomery street.
1t was thought that the proceeds from such a
sale would be sufficient to pay the debts
Governor Bsdle, however, did not approve Of
the plan, and the other counsel occupied the
time in trying 20 convince him of its feacibility
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
STATE NOTES.

William White and William Tilton of Scobey-
vile, Monmouth county, have shot "a squirrels
between them this year.
Charles Meyers of Camden has just recovered
Movers of Company A, Fourth New Jersey
Volunteers, at the outbreak of the war; Just
before Captain Movers was killed, at the battle
of Gaines Mill. he gave the Sword to DR.. Julius
Dienelt of Alexandria, Va, for safe keepi ng,
and the latter has just discovered the wnere-
abouts of the family of his friend.
The Camden Horse Railroad Company will
build an electric trolley road to Gloucester
Gideon II. Burt, a Camden liveryman is look
ing for woman who has disappeared with
valuable team.
That the last season at Asbury Park and
Ocean Grove was profitable one is evidenced
by the increased surplus in the local banks. The
First National has $4,000 more on hand than
year ago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
Thomas Hardy, the Novelist.

Thomas Hardy, the novelist. is In him
self gentle and singularly pleasing
personality. or middle height, with q
very thoughtful face and rather melan-
choly eyes, he is nevertheless an interest
ing and amusing companion. He is re-
garded by the public at large as hermit
ever brooding in the far-off seclusion of a
west country village. A fond aelusion,
which IL disproved by the fact that he is
almost more frequently to be seen in a
London drawing room, or continental
hotel. than in the quiet old world lanes OF
rural Dorsetshire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
WERTS NAMES A RECEIVER.

Some time ago the Jersey City Packing Com
pany obtained judgment against John Robin
son, a butcher. Later on an Examination he id
on writ of discovery before Supreme Court
Commissioner Ronaine, it was learned that
Robinson had chattes worth $3.50. that were
subject to an execution 1t was on O. statement
of these facts by Counsellor Joseph Anderson
that Judge Werts granted an order that Robert
L. Flemming be appointed a receAer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
BALM FOR ESTHER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10. 1892. This morn
ing in Part of the Superior
Court, Miss Esther Jacobs was
awarded s25, 900 as balm for her af-
ections which had been wounded by
Henry B. Sire. whom she sued TO recover
$4,000 for breach of promise. When
the verdict was read the
crowd in the court room
showed that it was in entire sympathy
with the young woman by applauding.
The verdict was great surprise. Besides
the $25. 900. Sire will have to pay $1,000
counsel fees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
THE BRIDGE TOO LOW.

The old story of the West Side avenue railroad
bridge obstructing that thoroughfare was heard
again Saturday night, Several loaded trucks
were unable to pass and were in some instances
compelled to make a circuit of almost mile by
way Of Bergen and Grant avenues to reach
points south Of the railroad, There was great
indignation expressed by citizens, and there are
many threats 10 bring the matter to the atten-
tion of the grand jury as a nuisance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19

continue service and pay on this route.
From July l. 1893, this service will be
covered by route 109.049. The same ac-
tion Was taken on the route 109.03l. from
Alison to Bridgeton, 37.67 miles.
The following PestMasters of the fourth
class have been Appointed for New Jer-
sey:-Clarence A. Cornish at Menlo Park,
John w. Young at Woodpine, Nank1e E.
Holdridge at ELM, Camden county.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
ARRESTED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.

Chancellor McGill this morning granted writ
OF attachment aaainst Theodore E. Sllngerland
OF Passaic for contempt of Court. Mr.. Singer
land will be arrested by the Sheriff and locked
up in the County Jail until the Chancellor sees
nj 10 release him. Some time ago Slingerman's S
wife began suit against him for divorce, and
obtained an order from the Chancellor directing
MIN TO pay her alimony and counsel fees.
Slngernan paid no attention to the order, and
another order was obtained directing him to
show cause why he should not be committed for
contempt. The latter order was returnable this
morning. and upon Slingerland's failure to pay
any attention to it. he was adjudged to be in
contempt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
HOBOKEN VETERANS FAIR.

The fair OF the veterans of Hoboken closed
Saturday night. The affair was a decided sue
cess The Sons of Veterans attended in body
Some of the winnings were;-Piush rocker, j.
Osendorf; cake, A. Paul; express wagon, George
room suite Henry Dennis; extension table. A.
Hasselman; cigars, David Lautorette; flour and
ham, j. Kilday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19

1t is announced that work has actually
been begun on the new Simplon tnnnel.
which, when completed, will be the long
est tunnel In the world. It will extend
from Brieg, in Switzerland. to Isella, In
Italy, and its total length will be 1914
miles. In this work ali the machinery
used will be of the most approved de-
scription, and all means will be used to
facilitate the boring of the tunnel, but it
is expected that from eight to nine years
will be required for its construction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
JUST LIKE A COMET HIMSELF.

Theodore Kobbe, thirty nine years old, de-
mented German, visited West Bergen last even
ing and smashed all the glass in the lamp posts
on West Side avenue from Communipav to Lex
ington avenue. Policeman Harms arrested
him. He told Judge Kimmerly that the comet
would not strike the earth because his wife had
two boarders, and that he would see President
Harrison about the matter. He was sent to the
County Jail for ten days to await examination
by County Physician Converse.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19

what Charlie will do today when he
meets Peshall before the Chancellor"
Il suppose you will erect the gallows
tomorrow"
mo. not until Wednesday afternoon.
VIII begin the work about three O'Clock
Wednesday,"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-19
CARELESS WITH A MATCH.

Shortly after seven O'Clock last evening, George
Kauch, boarder at the residence of Mr.. @.
Schaefer, on Rose savenue, near Long avenue,
carelessly threw lighted match in a clothes
closet. The firemen of No. 4 Truck and No. Is
Engine were called out to extinguish the blaze.
The damage amounts to $50.