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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
RAYINE SEWER.
Want of Proper Legislation Pre-
vents the City From Abating
The Nuisance.

The Grand Jury on Wednesday before
adjourning made presentment to the
Court in which they called attention to
the Ravine Road sewer matter, and at
tempted to place the responsibility for
the deplorable condition of the sewer upon
Corporation Counsel Edwards. The true
facts OF the case are there:-About
nIteen years ago a sewer was built to
drain the central part of old Hudson City.
1t was to run down the Ravine Road to
Hoboken. and was supposed to connect
with the Jersey avenue sewer, through
which its sewage was to flow into the
river. The sewer was only brick one,
and the rush of water broke it SO that the
sewage flowed out upon the Hoboken
meadows. There has always been a dis
pute. as to the responsibility for the
break.
About three years ago Corporation At
CorneY Mlnturn, of Hoboken, obtained
the passage OF a law compelling Jersey
City to build an outlet sewer. The law
was SO defective that it would have sim
ply transferred the nuisance to JERSEY
City. Judge Magic. of the Supreme
Court, however. appointed Edlow w.
Harrison. Michael F. Connolly and The
ophilus Butz Commissioners, to build the
sewer, but refused to sign their appoint
ments until additional legislation had
been obtained. Corporation Counsel
Edwards obtained law last winter CIV
ing the Commissioners the right to build
iiew outlet sewer from the Ravine Road
to Tide Water.
The engineers, however, found that
there We're no streets through which the
sewer could go and that they would be
oDIged to purchase private land belong
Ing to the Booream and Michael Lenan
estates. The Booream's agreed to
sell at fair figure, provided the
street and Water Board would agree
to vacate an old street across their prop
erty which had never been used The
Board took no action upon the matter.
The plan also involved the moving of the
tracks of the Erie Railroad in Mou-
mouth street. The sewer would also
have to be carried through Thirteenth
street, and that part of Thirteenth street
Is In litigation, being claimed by Jarvis
and the Delaware, Lackawann and West
ern Railroad Company. The route, at
the best. was so crooked that the engin-
eers doubted whether it would stand the
strain,
Finally Engineer Edlow W, Harrison
suggested that the sewer might be car
rled in an almost straight line through
the yard of the Lackawanna road to the
river Such plan would save the city
at least $4,000 and would remove
all litigation and complications over
claims of private individuals to the lands
through which 1t was to pass. The rail-
road turned the proposition over to Gov
ernor Bedle and he reported favorably
upon it, but President Sam Sloan has not
vet signed the agreement
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
ONE DEAD, TWO HURT.
Horrible Accident in the
Pennsylvania Yard at
HarSimuS Cove.
WORK OF A SWITCH ENGINE
One Mans Leg Cut Off, Another's
Hand Mangled-Third Crushed
TO Death.

peculiar accident occurred this morn.
ing shortly after four O'Clock in the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Harsimus Cove.
1t was attended with the loss of one life
another unfortunate lost both legs, while
third had his right hand horribly
mangled.
En- gineer w. A. E. Smith of Engine
No. 800 was drilling and switching freight
and coal cars from Grove street down
into the Cove yards. Yardmaster Nc
Nally had large force of men working
on Smiths engine and the cars were
being disposed of at an unusually rapid
rate.
Three freight cars stood about twenty
five yards north of the Grove street
bridge on the trestIe, preparatory to
being switched into the elevat or.
joseph Pearl, fifty-,wo years old, a
brakeman, of No. 23S Railroad
avenue, and George Arnett. forty-two
years old, brakeman, of No. 1923
Parschall avenue, West Philadelphia,
were standing on top of one Of the cars
waiting for Engineer Smith to back down
to them. Brakeman Mccarthy was
signalling him.
Engineer Smith ran his engine ahead of
the cars, ana was switched Ia on the same
track with them. He was signalled to
come back. He replied to the signal His
engine struck the first car with bang,
and the next instant an agoniZing scream
was heard. The engine was stopped and
an investigation begun. Mccarthy
was found with his hand mangled
above t he wrist. He was at once directed
TO go no me. The nsen were about to re-
sumo work when groans were heard a
little further down the track. A search
was made and the mangled body of JOS
eph Pearl was found under the tfestle. A
few minutes later Arnett was found with
both legs completely severed from his
body.
An ambulance was summoned, and he
was removed IN all haste to St. Francis
Hospital. Pearls body svas removed to
the morgue. MIR. McCaAhy, who was an
extra brakeman was emoved, to his
home.
gate The matIer thoz6ghly The railroad
men 4c explanation for the ac-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
E. F. M'DONALD'S MEMORY.

Congressman-elect Fielder is very much in
earnest about raising a monument in honor of
the late e. F. Mcdonald. He said today that
he expected the monument would be COM
reply reply to a % Question Mr.. l1:'' Fielder
said that he had refused sto accept more
than IS for any one subscription to the fund,
for the movement was popular one and he de-
sired to have everyone contribute to it.
I'VE need S1,000,'' said Mr.. Fielder. for it
may be necessary to purchase a new plot or
more ground joining the present plot ex-
pect to have the fund assured by February l..
1893, and the committee 10 charge of the fund
will then award the contract No design
has been decided on AS soon as the
monument is ready to be dedicated, the commit
tee will turn the whole matter over to Zabri ske
Post, G. A. R., of which Mr.. M cDonald was
a member, and the Post will conuuct the SER
vices We have now collected S30l Sub
scriptions may be left at Taylor's Hotel, City
Collector P. H, O'Neill, W. H. Ewald & Brother,
August Zoeler, No. 942 Summit avenue. City
GlerS McDermott, of Hoboken, or Register
Fielders Office
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
THE GREEN GOODS REIGN.
Mayor Stanton Condu cts an Investiga
tion-Rosult, Nothing.

Mayor Stanton Condu cts an Investiga-
tion-Rosult, Nothing.
Mapor Stanton of Hoboken, who. by
virtue of his office, is President
of the Board of Police Com
missioners. last night began an
Investigation into the change that the
green goods men, who have been oper-
ating in the city for some time. were
afforded police protection. The Mayors
investigation had all the outward SEM
blance of sincerity.
Chief Donovan, Sergeant Tanning and
Policemen Tietjer and Weike were pre-
sent. Sergeant Tanning reiterated his
statement that Officer Tietjen told he was
Instructed from headquarters to mind
hissown business. Tietzen, when ques-
toned, denied that any one had told him
to mind his business.
"Why don't you tell the same story
you told me, +" interrupted Fanny. Tietzer
did not answer
Didn't you tell me-" persisted Fan
Mug. that you knew about these men
being at that place on Willow avenue for
month, and that you reported it at
headquarters, and were told to mind your
own bus1ness?"
II didn't say exactly that" replied
Tietjen. II said l was told they were
hoFsemen."
The Mayor then asked Tietjen to whom
he reported at Headquarters.
II think Roundsman Jacobs was on
duty" was the reply. 81 was never in
structed," continued Tletjen, ITO do
other than my duty"
Mayor Stanton seid it was wrong that
reflections should be cast upon the police
by the newspapers.
The exposure of the workings of the
gang by THE JERSEY CITY NEWS has
not been relished in some quarters, but it
has had the effect of driving the grsen-
goods men out of town.
Their place on Willow avenue is to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
LIVELY M'LAUGHLINS.
a Big and Jolly Crowd at the First Stag
of the Season.

A Big and Jolly Crowd at the First Stag
of the Season.
There was a stag racket last evening at
the Mclaughlin Association rooms. You
have but to see any member to be con-
soon be forgotten. All the Mclaughlin
up siuce Democracy's grandest
triumph over Republicanism burst
forth. The result was a glorious time.
Everyone was good natured, and every
one seemed bent upon making his neigh
b1rs happy. The rooms were crowded
with members who have not been seen
since before election.
Chairman MiBiKan, in opening the en-
tertafnment announcea that the stag was
but the first of a series that he and his
associates had arranged for the winter
season. He also amounted that card
parties would be held.
''Iuterest seemed to have Jagged in the
Association during the summer" said he.
ut was caused, l presume, by the defeat
we sustained last spring. But now I
hope that more interest will be taken in
Dur affairs and that all will be back work
ing earnestly"
Walter Ferguson and Edward DAILY
rendered several piano solos and then P.
Kennedy rendered 'The Song That
Reached My Heart" and rs an
encore The Fisherman and His
Child:" The Venetian Quartette
composed of Messrs. George Witter,
Andrew S. Maxwell, John Bailey and
George Bernard was called upon. "Little
Boy Blue" was rendered in highly
pleasing manner. A darkey medley was
given as an encore. John w. Donnelly
was given triple encore for his rendi.
tion of MY Love Is the Man In the
Moon" John w. Garrity, a reci-
tationist. gave the Dancing Fifth" and
number of other humorous recitations,
John Egan, cornetist, received well
merited applause for his performances, as
did also George A. Bernard, ventrilo-
4uist. Timothy j. Murphy's rendition of
HE Stands Between Love and Duty"
was we'll received Frank Lane gave a
humber of recitations. humorous and
otherwise. William Foley recited. Mr..
Germaine sang. Policeman Sullivan,
Frank Regan, John Moley. William
McKigney, George Donelan. Mr.. Barrett,
Joe" Willis, J. Russell, r. Gardner and
Edward Hudson were the other singers
They all did well and elected much ap-
plause.
BILLY" Herberts feats with his feet
were startling He shook hem with good
effect. The fun was kept up until late
hour. Refreshments were served in
abundance and the first stag was re-
markable success.
John 7. f. O'Connell is deserving of
great credit for the manner in which he
superintended the entertainment.
President Feeney was present but took
no active part in the entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The William NJ Barry Association will give a
ball at Woods Hal this evening.
The Grand Court of New Jersey, Ancient
Order or Foresters of America, will give an en-
tertanment at Woods Hall on Monday evening
for the benefit of the widows and orphans of the
deceased members of the Order.
The Merchants Protective Association of Hud-
son County will meet at the Avenue House, Mon
day evening.
The Scottish-American Athletic Club nom-
mated William Crowley and Fred Molineaux as
candidates for president. The election will be
held two weeks hence.
William Bowman. a homeless tramp of youth
full appearance was convicted in the Court of
Sessions yes, erday on a charge of stealing a
pair of shoes from Leopold Linden, of No AZ
Montgomery street. He was sent to Snake Hill
for two months.
Rebekeh Degree Lodges of N, ]. win hold q
grand |. o. o. f. fair assisted by Canton, Jer-
sey City. No 3, Patriarch's Militant at Woods
Hall for five days, beginning Monday afternoon
The proceeds will be devoted % founding an
Odd Fellows Orphanage In New Jersey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
FATALLY CLUBBED.

Today three men will be arrested in NORTH
Bergen and committed to the County Jail, with
out bail. by orders of District Attorney Win
field. They will be charged with having beater
H. Lange of North Bergen so that he will die
The assault was committed on Thanksgiving
eve in Gustav VOLTS saloon on the Paterson
Plank Road, near the Homestead station. The
place has for years been known as Boch's Hotel
Lange went there to pass the evening He
left his wife and four small children home One
of these children now is dying from pneumonia
In the saloon quarrel began
In a statement taken before Justice P. W.
LeVering. Theodore B. Ryerson and DR.. Pfen
ming yesterday, Lange accused Wolf, Christian
Zimmerman and one Koch with having assaulted
him with clubs in the saloon and inaicting the
injuries which he said he believed would cause
his death.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
CARDINAL GIBBONS LIBERALITY.

CHICAGO Dec. 8, 1892.-In reference to the
question of opening the Chicago Fair on Sunday,
J. R. Thompson, Secretary of the Chicago Fair
Opening Association, has received from Cardi-
nal GibboGs a letter in which the reverend
writer declares that the closing Of the EXPOSE
tion on Sunday wo uld be very unfortunate for
many tho usands Of ou countrymen, who would
be tempted to spend the day In dissipation. -
The Cardinal adds: ''In their name would
favor tho opening of the fair Sunday afternoon
to evening, with the provision that all machin-
cry should be stopped and all mechanical and
laboring work that will not be urgently neces-
sary should cease In this do not see any
dissertation Of the holiness of the day; on the
contrary, those who will visit the fair on these
days will be nclined to raise their minis and
hearts to Him who inspired men who produce
such marvellous thingS ',
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
THE SPREE ALL RIGHT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 1S92.-A cablegram from
London today says that the North German
Lloyd steamship Spree, in tow of the British
steamship Lake Huron. Captain Carey, from
Montreal November 10 for Liverpool passed
Kinsale at twenty minutes past eleven this
morning. The Spree signalled that her shaft
was broken. She is safe in harbor at
Queenstown. Scores OF anxious relatives of the
passengers aboard the overdue Spree visited the
officers of the company in Bowling Green this
morning to make inquiries for the belated vessel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
MAY UNSEAT DAVITT.

LONDON, Dec. 8. 1692.-The Parnelites were nat
urally jubilant when they succeeded in having
Mr.. Fullam, the antl-Parnelite who was elected
to represent South Meath iu Parliament, de-
priv ed of his seat. and there is prospect that
they will have further cause for Joy in the case
of Mr., Michael Davitt. against whose return
from North Meath petition has been presented
to the Court.
AS in the case of Mr.. Fulam, clerical intimi-
dation in favor of Mr.. Davitt is charged by the
Parnelites. 1t is expected that the judges, after
unseating Mr.. Davitt, will report Bishop Nuty
of Meath and several priests OF that diocese to
Parliament as guilty of intimidation.
1t has been stated that Mr.. Davitt desires to
resign his seat and to stand again for election
without priestly assistance, but under the
charges of undue clerical influence he would not
Hundreds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
CLEAN OFF THE SNOW.

Captain A. McKaig of the Fourth Precinct
charges Clerk O'Connen of the Third Criminal
Court with neglect of duty. On Thursday over
thirty complaints were made by the officers of
the precinct about the violation OF
the snow and ice ordinance In each
case the names of the citizens,
who neglected to clean their walks. were filed
with the clerk. Subpoenas were made out but
the Captain has not received them. They are
locked up in the clerks desk. Among the resi-
dents for whom subpoenas were issued are:-
DIR. Forman. G. c. Stimets Jersey CITY Coal
Company, Garret Van Horn, Van Wrinkle &
Sons, Bergen Coal Company and D II. Perry.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
VAN HOUTEN POST ELECTION.

Van Houton Grand Army Post elected the fol-
lowing officers last evening" Commander, J. S..
Smith; Senior Vice Commander, VIM H Black;
Junior Vice Commander, Frederick w. Van
Bremen; Quar- rtermaster, Allanby Thompson;
Chaplain, Charles p Knoeller; Surgeon, John
E. West; Officer of the Day, Augustus Cole;
Officer Of the Guard, E. E. Bentell Trustees,
John Creecb, T. G. Hall, H. H. Brincker-
hoff. Delegates to the depart
ment encampment at Trenton in
the first week of February,-L. NJ Schlegel
William Fl. Black, Camille Baquet AlIanby
Thompson, T. g. Hall, Robert Douglas, Captain
F. F. Farrier; alternates, Charles Ray, G.. H
Benson, P. H. O'Neill John McCutcheon, G. A.
Bowers, William H. Van Buskirk and G. B.
Harvey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
FIRE In POTT'ER'S ROW.
specfcl to The Jersey citu Ne,r,

DPcttUt 10 oSI5tQ DtID lFgTB5s
ELIZABETH, Dec. 13, 1Se2.-Potter's Row, on
East Grand street, was nearly destroyed by FIRE
this morning, and eight families, most Of them
having children. were rendered homeless.
The fire was discovered in the middle of the
row about $50 o'clock, and as the building is old
and dry, it burned like tinder, the hremen only
being able to save the northerly END of it.
Scenes of wild excitement prevailed, as most Of
the inmates were asleep at the time. and some
OF them only escaped in their night shirts.
One woman, Mrs Sarah Rodgers. who was on
the point Of becoming mother. had TO be car
ried out through the flames and smoke. She
was taken to the hospital
Only a couple OF families saved anything.
Those burned out are David Hall. Mrs Cook,
Nelson Branch John Love, Charlotte Cromwell,
Ann Douglass and William B. Banks
The loss is not definitely known yet, but is
said to be at least S10000,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
BURIED BOOTY RECOVERED.

A rear window was broken in Louis Scheus
sllers saloon, at North and Provost streets
Thursday night and bottle of absinthe, boz
of cigars and eighty cents in pennies were alb
stracted.
Early this morning Patrolman Harris arrested
John Kane. 10 years old, of No. 145 Ninth street
on Pavonia avenue on suspicion, and found q
informed that Kane had buried something
in vacant lot near his house yesterday. and
this morning Harris dug up the missing cordial
and cigars. .Scheusslier identified them.
Kane was remanded. and boy named Court
ney, who is said to have seen Kane bury the
booty, will be summoned as q witness,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
DoLLAk-FORTY BURGLARY.

Thomas Smith, twentyfour years old, of No.
54 Harrison avenue, was arrested by Detective
Hottie yesterday on charges of burglary On
Wednesday night Smith entered Charles Joer-
gems grocery store at No. 521a Harrison avenue
and took all the change, amounting to St.4O.
from the cash drawer. He next visited the
saloon at No 62 Harrison avenue, forced open
the door and helped himself to several dozen
cigars and some small change When arraigned
before Justice Kimmerly this morning he plead
ed guilty and was held for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
NEED A MOTHERS CARE.

At the meeting of the Hoboken Board of
Health Thursday night, the Health Inspector
made complaint against Adolph Lambert for
neglect of his children. Lambert is a
hardworkingman, who lives with his
four children in a one-story frame house at No.
400 Jefferson street. His wife has been dead for
some time and he has depended upon his fifteen
year old daughter to look after the children and
take care of their home. He earns $l2 week,
and this he gave the daughter.
Unfortunately, evil companions have dragged
her down to very low level. and the result hiss
been that the money has been spent for other
than household affairs and the smaller children
allowed to take care of themselves.
The result was state of dirt and filth most
disgusting. Lambert said he would try to
remedy the evil The Board of Health will as
sist him
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
MERKER-HENNEMIER ROW.

The Merker- -Hennemier row which has been
the sole topic of conversation among the mem
bers of the Minkakwa Republican Club. of
Greenville, will be settled at the regular meet
ing on Monday evening. Merker, who out
witted Hennemier by presenting a petition to
the County Committee for his appointment and
whois now a regular member of the committee,
has the best of the situation. The members
have focked to his side and Hennemier's sup
porters can be counted the fingers of one
hand. These few, however, will be on hand
Monday evening, and the meeting promises to
be the liveliest in the history of the organiza-
tiou
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
A DRUNKEN MOTHER.

Mrs Kate Ryan of No. so Madison street, Ho-
boken, was found last evening at the
Hoboken ferry by Officer Stack in
highly intoxicated condition. In her
arms was SIX months old babe, and clnging to
her skirts a three-year-o Id curly haired
girl. All were scantiiy clad, and the moaning
of the little ones was pitiable to an extreme.
The mother was unable to walk, so intoxicated
was she. She was locked up for the night, and
this morning, beng repentant, she was reprl-
manded by Recorder McDonough and dis
charged,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
A NEGRO'S CRIME.

'Jack'' Stevens, homeless darkey, thirty
two years old. who is booked as a quack doctor
by the police, was arraigned by Justice KIM
merly this morning on a charge of gross mis-
con Duct. Last night Stevens entered the horse
shed at Montgomery street and Cornelson ave-
nue., which is used by the hill boy on the j. c.
& B. R. R., and assaulted fifteen-y ear-old Robert
Houston, of No. 100 Morris street, who is en-
ployed a s a hill bow,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
THE CoYLES TO PARADE IN TRENTON.

The NJ J. Coyle Association of Hoboken will
attend in body the Inauguration Of Governor
Werts, which will take place at Trenton on
January IT, The organization will go in the
attractive uniforms which made it so popular
during the recent campaign. Tomorrow even
ing the associa tion will meet in its rooms on
Washington street and complete all the neces-
sary arrangements for the trip.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
JUMPED ON HIS NECK.

''Dis yere man tried to kill me, honest.
Judge" said Austin Lewis, we'll known leader
in colored society, who lives at No. 767 Commu-
nipaw avenue, to Justice Kimmerly this morn
ing. The man was Spencer Lee. also coIored,
who is employed as a servant by MIR. and Mrs
Moses Earl Clark, of No. 1876 Fairview avenue
Lee comet to my rooms on Wednesday night"
said Lewis, Jumped on my neck and tore nv
shirt. My. life's sweet, Judge, and don't want
to be killed, nopey''
Lee denied the allegation. Lewis promised
to bring his daughter to Court tomorrow as a
witnes and Lee was held for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
NIX. zEYHER'S FLOUR DEBT.

David Zeyher and his wife kept bakery on
Ocean avenue GreenvIlle, and became Indebted
to Roberts & Collin, New York, flour merchants,
in the sum of $1,000. They owned property
valued at S. 800 and conveyed It to Louis Henni-
mier. Roberts & Collin filed bill In Chancery
to have The conveyance set aside. Vice Chan
cellor Green heard the case yesterday.
Hennemier claimed that the Zeyhers owed
him $500 for -four which he had sold them.
Messrs. Carrick & Wortendyke appeared for
Roberts & Collin and Judge Puster and Mr.. Otto
Grouse repreSented the ZaYharS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-03
READING ARGUMEN +.

Stockton Scores the Combine Prices
We're Raised.
Special to The Jersey City Neacs
TRENTON, Dec. 8, 1882 Chancellor McGill yes
terday listened to the continuation of the coal
combine argument by Attorney General
Stockton. A large array Of lawyers
was present. The Attorney Generals
first point was that the Chancellor has power to
appoint receiver and should do so. ii it is
necessary, to enforce decree and prevent an
abuse OF corporate frapchise The Attorney
General quoted much ancient and modern Law
to sustain this point
The second point made by him waSa y
SUPPLEMENTAL information with II Is
tached, proved concusively IN
Injunction have been wilful W
violated The suppleH1