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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
WHAT NEWARK DRINKS.
Still Takes an Occasional Pull at
the Passaic Pipe.
Special TO the Jersey city Meacs.

NEWARK, Feb. Is, 1S92.-Newark's
drinking water was bad last week be-
cause it came almost entirely from the
Passaic River. Ordinarily the condition
of the water would not have been COM
mented upon, but the admixture CT pure
water from the Pequannock two or three
weeks ago pampered the water drinkers
of the community, SO that they became
almost hypercritical and revolted when
again brought into contact with the un-
mixed liquid from the Belleville pump
house.
The Passaic water does not taste so
badly at this time of the year, but the
floating particles of foreign matter in it
disgust anybody who holds a glass of it
up to the light and suggests that while it
may be failure as palatable water.
it might be valuable as fertiiz-
ins On paas agent Of Only dsy Up sst Gas wask esy
did any Pequannock water flow into the
Bellevile reservoir, and then only five or
six million gallons went through the gate
house to mix with the volume dumped in
from the river. This was on Wednesday,
after it mad been announced in one or two
of the daily papers that the company had
turned on the water in the three-foot con-
duit through Newark, and that it would
be flowing into the South Orange reser-
voir In the afternoon. This was a mis-
take. The company did start to make a
test of the four miles Of three-foot pipe,
but suspended operations after filling the
pipe to the level of the Belleville reser-
voir. This level might carry the water 0
point near Central avenue. but 1t would
not put any considerable pressure on the
pipe and was not within sixty feet
or more of reaching the height
of the South Orange avenue ba-
sin. The three foot pipe leaves
the main conduit a few rods west OF the
gatehouse at the Belleville reservoir.
The connection is made between the two
with five branch pipes, each of which can
be closed with a gate valve. When the
water was started from a point further
up on the line these valves were opened
and left open until the level OF the Belle
vile reservoir was reached. Then the
three-foot pipe was cut out and for
several hours the water was allowed to
escape in the Belleville basin. Then it
was shut off above and the water which
had flowed into the three-foot pipe to this
city was left standing in the pipe and will
be measured for leakage.
The East Jersey Water Company sell
dom tells the city officials what it's inten-
tions are, but is believed that no test OF
the whole pipe between Belleville and
south Orange will be made until the lat
ter part or this week, and it is con-
fidentially asserted that the company
would rather let the water flow into one
of the rivers than supply Newark with
clear water before the big work is ac-
cepted. Meanwhile thousands of
more or less dainty Newarkers continue
to have suspicious-looking demijons left
at their houses once or twice week, and
tell the neighbors they contain spring
water from the country, while the poor,
who cannot afford such luxuries are COM
PEELED to drink the filthy water from the
Passaic or go thirsty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
HYER GETS BAIL.
Hunt and Brinkman Risk $4,000
Apiece on Him.

John Hyer, the alleged embezzler, was
escorted from the County Jail to the
Court of Sessions this morning. Hyer
was neatly dressed, cleanly shaved aud
wore white silk scarf ABOUT his neck
under his lightly buttoned brown over
coat. He looked out of place. and when
he was seated in the prisoners box he
was the cynoSure of all eyes.
Judge Lippincott directed the trial of a
petit case. When this was concluded he
remarked
"The Court will now listen to the APP
plcation for bail in the case OF Hyer.
The Court has fixed the amount at
$1,000"
Counsellor Max Rosenberg of the firm
of Vredenburg & Garretson, informed
the Judge that bondsmen were in Court.
He offered James Hunt, the well known
meat dealer, and Henry Brinkman,
wagon maker, as sureties.
"The bail is good" said the Court, and
then the usual formalities were gone
through with, and Hyer, with joyful
expression on his face. left the court
room.
/ asked him if he had anything to say,
and he replied:
mo, have not. do not care to say
anything at ALL except that the newspa-
pers have all been wrong in their reports
about me. got the Jersey City papers
while was in the West"
Hyer refused to talk further and went
away
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
HISTORY OF THE CASE.
Mr.. Edwards Letter to the Finance
Board ForeshadoWed the
Victory.

Asa thorough summary of the history OF
the case, THE NEWS reprints the original
letter of Corporation Counsel W. D. Ed
wards to the Board of Finance. It will
be read now with new interest. Here it
is:--
To the Hon. Board of Finance. Jersey
City:
GENTLEMEN-My attention has been
called to a yoIuminous resolution passed
hy the Honorable Board of Aldermen.
recitino some of the phases of the history
ot the grant Oh the South Cove to Jersey
Citv and its seizure by the Central Rail-
road Company of New Jersey. under
color of a grant by the Riparian Commls-
sioners. aud calling upon yonr BOARD TO
employ additional counsel in the progress
nj the litigation connected therewith. 30
faras il goes the resolution correctly re-
cites the history Of the natter. but If the
nronosar of the resoluti on had known the
taps which had been taken by the law
ysrs for the city, and the present situa-
yinn If the litigation, the Board of Alder
an would not have made this request.
Whep was appointed Corporation
Connsel in 1889 | found among other
cnnsas undetermined the ejectment suit
brought by the Mayor and Alder
men of Jersey City against the
Hmerican Dock and improvement
Homnanv. sub corporation OF the Cen
raj Raiiroad Company of New Jersey TOT
the nossession of the Sontll cove dlis MS
sI,it III had been instituted in MAY, 1880. ny
INV predecessor il otnee, nu1 nao ho'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18

TO Head OFF MONOPOLY.
Governor Abbett's Position
in Regard to the Read
ing Deal Inquiry.
ASKING FOB THE CONTRACT.
Attorney General Stockton Takes
Action-Pennsy's Ready
Remedy.
ASKING FOR THE CONTRACT.
Special to the JERSEY c,ty Nescs.


TRENTON. Feb. IS. 1s92:-Governor Alb.
their efforts to investigate the great deal
recently made by the Reading Railroad.
In accordance with his direction, At
torney General Stockton has written to
the railroads absorbed by the Reading
and asked them for copy Of the contract
which they have made with the Reading.
In speaking of the matter today. the Gov
ernor said that although the law govern
ing corporations doing business in this
State did not compel the production of
such contract, the parties to the contract
must realize that sooner or later the terms
must become known, and they would
hardly refuse the Senate's request. If
the Attorney General receives CODY OF
the contract, he and the Governor will ex-
anime it and ascertain whether any of it's
provisions violate the law of New Jersey.
LEGAL AND ILLEGAL.
There are certain agreements permissi-
bic under the laws or the State, the Gov
ernor continued, and there are others that
are prohibited. When the high officials
of the State have determined to which
class this contract belongs they will de-
eide what course TO pursue in the prem
ises, The Governor further said he saw
by the papers that 1t was fight between
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and
several other companies com bined. IL
seemed to be case of one big dog trying
to eat number of smaller ones, and he
wanted to see if the public could not get
some good out of it. OF course, he said,
the State would have to proceed cautious
ly. as no doubt the contract had been
drawn very carefully by able Lawyers
who were well acquainted with the law
governing such contracts.
LEGISLATORS WILL WAIT.
Mr.. Beekman, chairman of the COM
mittee on Railroads and Canals, to which
the matter was referred bv the House,
said that his committee would do nothing
until the members had heard from the
Attorney General. The Attorney General
was now engaged in looking the matter
up. and to do anything until he was
heard from would. Mr. Beekman thought,
be the height of folly.
When the matter came up in the Senate
Yesterday morning Senator Gardner said
he doubted whether it would be proper to
conduct the examination except by
committee appointed by concurrent reso
luton of both Houses.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
BOOKSELLERS KNOCKED OUT.
Justice Van Syck1e Confirms the Clifton
Track Case-Other Matters.

Justice Van SyckIe Confirms the Clifton
Track Case-Other Matters.
Special to the JERSEY City Neaos
TRENTON. Feb. IS, 1892. Justice Van
Syckle gave another decision this morn
ing against pool selling on race tracks. 1t
was the appeal of George Fl. Engemann.
John Engemann and William Engemann,
officers of the Clifton race track, under
sentence of two years imprisonment and
$1,000 fine: also Victor Loos
and G. H. Battersly, other
officers under sentence of one
year and $500 fine. The cases were ap-
pealed on the ground that the law judge
did not sit and was not absent because of
any disability. and that Supreme Court
Justice presided, and he had no jurisdic-
tion. The Supreme Court decided that
the Court that tried the defendants was
legally constructed and the sentence
must stand.
In the other case argued at the same
time against the Passaic County Agricul-
tural Society for keeping tiisorderly
house, the contention was that corpora
tion could not be indicted for keeping a
disorderly house. The Court decided that
it could and the judgment was affirmed.
The condemnation proceedings by
which the State acquired the
Sea Girt camp grounds were confirmed.
The Clark. Thread Works versus Hud-
son County Freeholders for damages dur
ing the riots at the time of the strike the
county demurred and said the re was no
liability and the Court owe rruled the
demurrer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
NORTH PTISr CHOICE.
Pastor woelfkin Has the Call If He
Cares to Accept.

Pastor Woelfkin Has the Call if He
Cares to Accept.
The members of the North Bergen Bap-
tist Church met last night to choose
successor to Pastor Nicholson. 1t was
quite lively gathering. Many speeches
preceded the balioting. Each speaker
had a favorite dominic whose claims he
u rged first
The ballot resulted as follows:-The
Rev. c. Woelfkin of the First BapuIst
Church. Hackensack, 9s: the Rev.
Thomas j Vilers of Glouce ster. Mass,
so; the Rev. j. B. L'Hommedieu of Port
Richmond S. l., 10. The motion to make
the vote unanimous provoked some dis
cussion. and the Villersites got in some
more speeches.
One speaker criticized the methods of an
opposing faction and said this sec ular
pettyfogging pickering on the part of
members is all a mistake"
Another said he was sure Mr.. Woelfkin
was just the man needed. He knew
Mr. Woelfkin's opinions on church So
cials Mr.. Woelfkin had told him
he "did'nt believe in allowing young
people to come into the church for social
pleasures only, and who, after the re-
spectacle element went home, held
sociables aud danced all night"
The motion to extend q call to the Rev.
MIR. Woelfkin resulted in vote of 1877
yeas and AZ nays. There were six blanks.
The salary question hasn't yet been set
tied
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
David Withers the Monmouth Park
Turfman Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. Is, 1S92.-David Dun
ham Withers, the veteran turfman, died
at the Brevoort House at twenty minutes
past three O'Clock this morning. None
of bis immediate family were with MIN
when he died.
The end had been expected for several
hours Oh Monday afternoon he called
on DR.. Partridge of No. 10 Fifth avenue.
He said to the doctor in joking fashion
that he was afraid that confounded
grip was going to mark him for
its own again. Last winter Mr.. Withers
had severe attack of grip. His friends
say that he had never been quite the
same man since. DR.. Partridge advised
Mr.. Withers to go home and go to bed.
Mr.. Withers said that would be impos-
sible.
He returned to the Brevoort House
yesterday afternoon in most alarming
condition. DR.. Partridge and DIR William
Polk, No East Thirty sixth street, were
hastily summoned. They found that their
patient was suffering from kidney COM
plant, diabetes and u severe cold:
At half-past six O'Clock last night Mr..
Withers became unconscious. he re-
mained in that condition until the end
Polk and Partridge, DR.. Russell of NO.
172 Tenth street and a professional nurse
watched beside Mr.. Withers' bedside dur
ing the night.
A New Haven Train Jumps the Track.
NEW DIRK, Feb. IS. 1892. about nine
O'Clock this morning train No. 23, on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad jumped the track in the tunnel
near Seventeen street.
The train was an accommodation from
New Haven and was running about
twenty miles an hour through the tunnel
Locomotive No 200, in charge of Engineer
Taylor and Fireman Law. was pulling
the train, which consisted of six heavy
passenger coaches and a baggage car.
For few minutss all was confusion
Passengers were rushing about 1nqulring
the nature anG extent of The accident.
No one was injured. The accident was
caused by broken rail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
El
HANNIGAN.- On Wednesday. February IL 1892,
Hannorah Hannigan, in the 18th year OF her

HANNIGAN.- On Wednesday. February IL 1882
Hannorah Hannigan, in the 18th year OF her
Relatives and friends of the family arc respect
February Ig, at two clock from The resid ence OF
her son-in- law, Patrick Gillick, " l67 Bay street,
BAR Es.-In this city Tuesd av, February lG
1897, Elizabeth rneS, beloved wife or Andrew
Byrnes, aged u years.
Rea ives and frie nds are respectfully invited to
Clinton avenue, Frd ay morning. Fe ,ruary 49,
at m: thence TO St Pat~ic&'s Church, COO
ner Of Bramhall Ocean avenues, where q
sole mn high mass will be o1ered for the happy
repo,e OF her soul
REEsIDE--on "Wednesday February H.. Miss
Maggie kees ide niece of the Rev. Robert
Armstrong, D. D., No. 10 Hancock avenue.
Jefaes Oity.
Funeral services on Friday evening. February 49,
at eli mt O'CLOCK. at the church on Hancock ave-
lnterment on saturday Philadelphia.
Jersey CITY \. j. February u 1892.
At a meeting of the Board OF rnd0 the follow
ing preamble ald reso utions we're ado lted;
Wn q. A., his board having recently lost by
death Mir. ste1ens. no mas tong been
prominent and esteemed clti anu active
member of this Boari; therefore be it
nk OWED, hat - Q sincerely regret that b this
dispensation of Divine providence we are deprived
OF one whom hav highly este med and whose
activity IN public alfairs we remember and desire
10 commend;
reaved family sympathy and co1dolence in
RFsoLvHl. That these resolutions be properly
engrossed aid transmitted TO the family OF our
memorN that the same be entered In full upon the
minutes and published in the daily papers.
J''S A. DEAR President.
WILLIAM j. TAFT. secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
GreenvilIe Republican League Gives Its
Annual Banquet

GreenvilIe Republican League Gives Its
Annual Banquet.
The Greenville Republican League Club
held it's annual supper last evening at the
Globe Hotel. 1t was one of The brightest
affairs of the season. About fifty persons
were seated at the table.
Mr.. Chauncey Dttmar delivered an in
teresting Grafton on 1.-The Life of Abra-
ham Lincoln"
Messrs. Theodore aud Joseph Ennis and
Oh rles Young sang, Henry Rehahn
gave either solos and Edward Lewis
twanged the banjo. Mr.. +. Gruber pre-
sideH at the piano. "Wilp' Wiishere's
recitations ELECTED several encores. Tire
Bnnd Quartete, composed of Captain
Roe, violin; Charles Young, banjo: rheo-
dore Ennis, baritone, aud James Young,
piano. WAS the feature of the evening.
Charles Oates gave clever clog dance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
SOUTH COVE WON.
A Legal Victory Which is
Worth Two Millions
to the City.
CENTRAL R. R. DOWNED.
Corporation Counsel Edwards
Double Triumph --Captious
Criticism Rebuffed.
The Supreme Court Holds That
Jersey City Has Clear Title to
the Much Disputed Land.
oTAER VICTORIES AS WELL.

Special to the jersey City Ne,us.
TRENTON, Feb. IS, 1S92.-Among the
opinions read in the Supreme Court this
morning was one by Chief Justice Beasley
in the case of the Mayor, Aldermen and
Commonalty of Jersey City against the
American Dock and improvement Com
pany, snb-corporation of the New Jer-
sey Central Railway, which involves the
title of twenty acres of land at the
foot of Henderson street, Jersey City,
valued at two million dollars.
This is the tract commonly known as
the South Cove Grant, about which there
has been so much talk. The land was
granted to the city by the Legislature for
$1,000, and because the city neglected its
opportunity the Central Railroad of New
Jersey tried to get possession. The au-
thorities endeavored to keep the COM
pany from getting hold, but they gradu-
ally frightened their grip on the South
Cove.
Chancellor McGill issued an injunction
restraining the railroad. but the case was
appealed. The city then resorted to
force to prevent the road from gettin ng
possession, and on one occasion the police
were called and the railroad laborers
driven off.
The police were withdrawn by advice
of the Corporation Counsel, who insti-
tuted ejectment proceedings to oust the
railway company.
Latterly the railroad company and the
Street and Water Board made temper
ary agreement By advice OF Mr.. Edwards.
under which the city's rights were pro-
tected. By the agreement of counsel
the company was to pay rental tor its
tenancy of the land in case the courts de-
cided adversely to it.
The railroad company claimed that the
city. having neglected to accept the grant,
it constituted a revocation, and that the
Riparian Commissioners then granted it
to the American Dock Co.
The finding of the Court is that the
Riparian Commissioners did not repre-
sent the State i'll the transaction. The
title is vested in Jersey City in trust for
public use, and is inalienable. All OBJ
iections were overruled and the Court
held the title to be in Jersey City.
Collins & Corbin were associated with
Mr.. Edwards as counsel for the city.
Ex- x-Chancellor Williamson represented
the Central Railway.
OTHER CASES.
The Court finds that in the case Of
Doyle vs. Board of Education, that
Doyle's election was illegal.
In the Board of Freeholders vs.. Bay
onne, a contest over new Boulevard, the
opinion read holds that ordinance per
mitting the LehIgh Valley to change
grade must be set aside.
In Ackerly VS.. Jersey City Fire Com
missioners, the Court finds Ackerly's
dismissal was proper.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
NEW YORK AT 1T TOO.
The New York Legislature Win Investi-
gate the Reading Deal.

Tha New York Legislature win Investi-
gate the Reading Deal.
ALBANY, Feb is, 1S92.-In the Senate
today Senator Mcmahon offered reso-
luton, which was adopted. citing the
fact that 1T had been currently re-
ported in the public prints that
a combination has been formed by GER
tain coal mining companies with certain
railroad companies doing business In this
State to advance the price of COAL
The resolutions provide that the Presi-
dent of the Senate appoint a committee
of seven to employ counsel and
examine witnesses and examine in
TO the matter and report on
or before March II as to what legislation
may be advisable to SUPPRESS such COM
bination among the corporations amena-
ble to the laws of this State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
YOUNG NEWMAN's CHECKS.
Seems to Have Used Them on Theatrl-
cal Tour.

Seems to Have Used Them on a Theatri-
cal Tour.
Joseph A. Newman. of the Central
Theatre, was again arraigned before Re
corder McDonough this morning on the
old charge of paying Actor Pepper with
worthless checks, and gave bail.
Just as he was leaving the
Court a constable arriv ed from
Paterson with a warrant for Newman's
arrest en- the complaint of Mrs. Cole. a
keeper of theatrical boarding house st
No. 35 West street, Paterson. Newman
played troop of dizzy blondes in that
city They boarded with Mrs. Cole. and
Newman gave her $50 check on the
Third National Bank Of Jersey City. 1t
came back endorsed "No account"
just as Newman was committed on
this charge fiashily-dresseu man came
In with another check and presented it
to the young man.
''Go to my father" walled Newman.
The elder Newman told the new man he
would pay the check, but the son will go
to Paterson on Mrs. Coles account.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18

The Fourth Aldermanic District Asso-
citation held a royal social session last
night. Over two hundred of the mem
bers were present The talent
included the Nyack Glee Club,
Edward Corrigau, Mr.. Bauman.
Eugene Bayar and Otto Brown delighted
the gathering with vocal solos and duets.
William Burns gave several choice
banjo solos, and Herman Hoppe
manipulated the strings of his
harp that brought him several
merited encores. President William
Kern and Colonel Henry Spielman were
among the orators Lunch and refresh
ments were served in abundance. Presi-
dent O'Neiu was unayoidably absent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
A Pennsylvania Station Burned.
suecial to the Jersey citv Ne,cs.

SpeClUI 10 tHe JtI5eV CttB 4VetOS.
Elizabeth. Feb. IS. 1892. The station
at North Elizabeth. on the Pennsylvania
Railroad was burned this morning. The
fire was started bv spark from loco
motive falling in the bedroom of the
station agent.
The station was built over the tracks
and the passengers had thrilling exper-
ences as the trains dashed through the
flames and smoke.
There WAS little interruption to travel.
Mrs. James E. Reid, the station agent,
saved the tickets and money. The loss
is about Sc 900
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
Riparian commissioners in Session.

Riparian COmmIssIOners In Session.
The Riparian Commissioners were in
executive session this morning for about
two hours. Several applications were re-
celved for lands under water on the Rah-
waw River, Cheesequake Creek and Della
ware Bay. They were read and referred
for investigation. The Commissioners
are receiving an unusually large number
of applications for lands.
The yearly report OF the Commission is
now in the hands of printer. and will be
delivered in about one week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
Knights OF I.ythi s.
Special to the Jersey city Neacs.

Special to the jersey CitU Nelcs.
TRENTON. Feb. IS, 1s92.-The twenty
fifth annual session of the Grand Lodge
of New Jersey of the Knights of
Pythias began here yesterday. The entire
session was devoted to hearing the an
nual report of G ancellor Uirich, which
shows unexampled prosperity, and listen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18

gentlemen who are also interested in
It's passage Judge Ringle, Fl. w. Carr,
A. j. Corcoran and several others favored
the passage of the bill. A com mittee
consisting of Messrs. Banks. Carr, Ringle.
Corcoran and Manners were appointed to
go to Trenton next Tuesday aud urge the
passage of the bill 1t is probable that
about dozen members Of the board will
accompany the committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-18
A Revolt in Brazil.

LONDON, Peb. is. 1S92.-A despatch
from Rio Janeiro reports that a revolt has
taken place in the Brazilian Province OF
Cara, at Fortalesa.
Rio Grande do Sui is still reported to be
in state of upheaval, and 1t is said
that disturbances have also occurred
in the province of Pernanbuco.
The Governor of Ceara was
strong supporter of President Piexotto,
now practically the Dictator of Brazil.
In business circles here very little
seems to be known of the state of inter-
nal affairs.