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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
NORTH HUDSON NOTES.

Mr.. and and Mrs. John Joiner, of
Union Hill, celebrated their silver we'd
ding yesterday.
A council of the American Legion Of
Honor will soon be instituted in West
New York.
The new school house in New Durham
was opened yesterday with appropriate
ceremonies. The building, which has al
ready been described in THE JERSEY CITY
NEWS, is elegantly appointed.
Mary Selgrove and Henry Ringler came
out OF Stadly's hive on the Plank Road,
Union Hill. yesterday, and the woman
had the man by the coat. They had some
financial dispute and proceeded to blows.
Both were arrested and held for examtar
alton.
The funeral of Jacob Earle. one of the
oldest residents of West HoboSen, oc-
Cured yesterday. Mr.. Earle had wit
messed the growth of Hoboken from q
few houses to its present prosperous size.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
William Russell and the Rev. Isaac
Cover at the Grove Church.
Assembly No. As OF the Royal Society
of Good Fellows of Gutenberg has elect
ed the following officers:--B. R. Burdett,
Lyon. c.; P. j. Welsh, s.; c. Crawley.
f. s.; H. Lusser, T.; II. S. Engle. p; G..
L. Hease, D.: II. Weintjes. g.; F. Mory.
s.; Charles Merrick, p. R., and NJ. S.
Ayres, o. A. Topper and G. II. Lozier,
Trustees.
Concordia Council, Order of Chosen
Friends. has elected the following
officers:-F. Durtel, P. D.; jacob Vost,
c.; Mrs. Pauline Beck. n. c.; H. Strasser,
t.; Sohn Armenian aud P. Bruggewortn.
Secretaries; Mrs. Strasser. c.; William
Claude, S.; f. Pipo, e.; Mrs. Frank, J..
s.; aud Louis Becker, o. S.
Court West New York, A. o. +. of A.,
held installation services last night.
The new West Hoboken Democratic
Club, the "Palisade," will elect officers
tonight. The club has grown with
amazing rapidly, and over 1000 worth
of shares have been subscribed for.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Is DALTON In LIMBO?
Queer San Francisco Story About Jersey
City's Detective

Queer San Francisco Story About Jersey
City's Detective
Detective Dalton seems to be laborer
who is not worthy of his Hyer-nor likely
TO get him, either. AS matter of fact
he is badly in need of habeas corpus
rather than of prisoner to bring home.
and unless the Police Commissioners
send some one to San francisco to bring
Dalton back they are likely to be minus
his valuable detective services much
longer than they expected.
According to dispatch published In
the Sun this morninG-which, by the
way, is no guarantee that it's ISOLATION
has been locked up in the Home for ln-
ebriates since December II. As Dalton
could scarcely have become con firmed
inebriate since his brief stay in San Fran
cisco, though that city is said to be the
fastest and wickedest town on the contin-
ent, the story needs confirmation. Even
il Dalton has been locked up
it is rather a proof OF Ryer,s
wiles than of the detectives
fall from grace-for they do not usually
semd men to ineDriate homes in San Fran
cisco for one little lonely, though pro-
longed drunk. From what has been
heard of San Francisco, drunkenness Is
rather virtue than vice there. sam!
of Posen" went around drunk without
being intertered with until he began
shooting policemen-or someone else did
in his name, which renders it very un-
likely that Dalton was arrested and sent
to the Home simply for shooting himself
in the neck.
The statement that he was locked up
for nearly three weeks before the story
leaked out is another indication of its
falsity unless, as said, it was hocus
pocus affair concocted by Hyer's attorney.
Superintendent Smith says there is nc
truth in the Sur. story. The department
here is in receipt of dispatches from Dali
ton under date of December 20 and "a
which is conclusive evidence that he was
not locked up December II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
BURNED TO DEATH.
Horrible Result of a
Mothers Inexcusab1e
Care1eSSneSS.
HER BABY STRAPPED IN A CHAIR.
Then a Little Brother Threw q
Lighted Match on Some Paper,
and the Tragedy Fol-
lowed.

Seven months old Bessie Kerr met with
a shocking death this morning by being
burned almost to a crisp. The horror
occurred at twenty-five minutes before
eight o'clock. at her home, No. 1873 York
street. 1t is supposed to have been
caused by her five-year.old brother
James. who, while playing near the cook
ing stove. accidentally set fire to,a pile Of
papers under the high chair in which the
infant was strapped. The flames set fire
to the child's nightgown, and in an In
slant she was completely enveloped. and
becoming strangled by the dense smoke
and the heat Of the flames, was unable to
emit single scream.
Her little brother, apparently not real
izing what had happened, simply stared
in openeyed wonder at the horrible spec
tacle. ln moment the room was filled
with the smell of burning flesh, and Mrs.
Kerr. VINO was on her way upstairs with
an armful of wood, detecting the odor,
dropped the wood and rushed into the
room.
THE MOTHERS AGONY.
A piercing Shrek, which attracted the
attention of the tenants on the upper
| floor, was uttered by the half frantic
| mother, who seized the child in her arms,
broke the strap which bound 1t to the
| chair, and rushed into the hall.
The flames were quickly extinguished
| but help had come too late. The flesh on
| the child's sides was burned to crisp
and large pieces fell from the bones as
the mother, wailing piteously, walked the
| floor with the infant in her arms.
| Its legs also were terribly burned. while
| its head and face presented sickening
| appearance. The hair was burned of
| and the eyebrows likewise. The child's
ears were literally roasted, as was also its
nose. Both hands were badly burned
| size.
| DIR. Faison, who was summoned, upon
examining the child's injuries, said she
| could live but few minutes. The mother
| was almost frantic with grief and when
| the child was pronounced dead, fell in
| faint.
THE FATHERS GRIEF.
| The father, John Kerr, who is employed
| in factory near by, was hastily sum-
moned. His grief was heart rending.
| He seized the child's body in his arms,
and paced the floor until induced to leave
| the house by his brother.
4 At about seven o'clock this morning
Mrs Kerr prepared her husbands dinner
and in placing cakes and pie in his bas-
ket, threw the papers in which they were
after the departure of her hus-
band she went into the basement
for coal and wood and it was during her
absence that the terrible catastrophe oc-
Cured. There was just enough paper to
set fire to the child's night dress.
Undertaken Bunnell took charge of the
| body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

when Trustee Hickey began at quarter
to nine O'Clock. Before he concluded
three of the Trustees were permitted to
withdraw amt only half dozen OF the
lobby remained.
Mr.. Hickey read a number OF speeches,
letters, and editorials in support of his
views, after which the Board
went into Committee of the Whole
and Mr.. Hickey went on reading.
At half past ten O'Clock Mr.. Hickey, his
audience and his documents being alike
exhausted, the committee arose and re-
ported adversely. The amendment was
then called I'D and killed, seven to i've.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Editorial Change at Elizabeth.

Special to The jersey CItv Nelos.
ELIZABETH. Jan. 5. 1892 The Central
Nelo Jersey Herald of this city has
changed hands. Editor William S. Nc
Kean, who was at its head. has severed
his connection with the paper, his place
being taken by Editor Todd of Vine land
who formerly ran the National Repub-
Hcan at Washington. The Herald is the
paper which was owned by eX-Proseeutor
Wilson, whom Governor Albeit refused
to reappoint last year. 1t has been used
since as the organ of Mr.. Wilson's per-
sonal malice. Its shameful and unjust
abuse of the Governor has desperately in
jured the paper and created the necessity
for the change Just made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
BIBLE AND PRAYER.
Both VIII Be Continued in the Rayonne
DuhIir SCh00Is

Both VIII BE Continued in the Kayonne
Public Schools.
The reading OF the Bible and the recita
ton of the Lords Prayer are to be re-
tained as features of the opening exer-
cises in the public schools of Bayonne.
The Board of Education of that city so
decided this morning. The decision was
reached half an hour after midnight
aud three and three-quarters hours after
School Trustee John J. Hickey began his
exhaustive and exhaus0ing argument in
favor of his much mooted and long de-
ferred proposition TO prohibit those Gus
tomary features.
Thirteen School Trustees and a large
lobby Of interested citizens We're present
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
MARRIED AND HAPPY.
But Miss Duesman Had to Catch Mr.
Ruben with q Warrant.

But Miss Duesman Had to Catch Mr.
Ruben with q Warrant.
John Ruben, of First street, Hoboken,
was a prisoner before Justice Seymour
yesterday, charged with betraying Miss
Winnie Duesman. They We're to be
enough money saved. But the ceremony
was long delayed, and finally, when Win
ME informed him that it must take place,
he told her he would make her
his wife last Saturday. He
did not keep the engagement. and
she. suspecting that he intended to de-
sert her, obtained warrant.
When Ruben was arraigned he signi-
fed his willingness to marry her, and
the Judge performed the ceremony ami
the charge was withdrawn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
TIE WILLING WORKERS SUIT.

One of MePhil1ips' Juries Will Try and
Assess the Damages.
The suit for damages brought by John
Wesley Bothem against John H. Pelou-
bet, Justice William Allen and Constable
Thomas J. Lynch for false Imprisonment
will probably be tried by a Sheriff's jury
to assess damages.
The defendants to the suit have let it
go by default. and when Judgment is en-.
tered mp writ of inquiry will be issued
to the Sheriff and he will summon jury
who will assess the damages.
This suit is the outcome of the trouble
in the little band of Willing Workers at
Marion, whose president and ex-president
brought in to unenviable notoriety.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
MR.. BRAMHALL'S SUIT.

Wants the "Hoboken News to Ante
$4,000 For Calling Him Gambler.
Papers have been filed with the County
Clerk in the suit for $4,000 dam
ages. brought by William H. Bram-
hall of the firm of Bramhall &
Mills. lumber dealers. of Hoboken,
against the EUening Ne,Us of Hoboken
for libel The case will be tried during
the next term of Court. the alleged
libel consists of the publication of an ac-
cusation that Bramhall is a gambler and
plays faro and poker, which Bramhall
declares is not true.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
SKATING IN GREENVILLE.

Adventuresome Youths Get n Cold Bath
In the Canal.
Ice of sufficient thickness for skating
has formed ON the ponds in the Green
vile section and lovers of the
sport are jubilant. The ponds
in the meadows near Claremont are
frozen solid and good SEATING can be had
there Several adventurous boys at
tempted to cross the canal in
West Bergen this morning. The
ice broke and the youngsters re-
ceived cold bath. They would
have drowned, but for the timely as
sistance of Mr.. James Peer, who pulled
them ashore
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
HALLlNGER's. REsENTENCE.

Judge Knapp Will Promo unce 1t To-
Morrow-The Murderer Indifferent
Judge Knapp said today that he
would probably resentence Hallinger,
the negro murderer, tomorrow. A
large crowd visited the Court
Houes to-day in anticipation that
sentence would be imposed this morning
but the persons were disappointed. Ex-
Mayor Collins this morning visited the
County Jail and told Hallinger to be pre-
pared to be resentenced tomorrow morn
ing.
The murderer appeared to be very in-
different about this important even in
his life. He evidently believes that
Lawyer Peshall will save his life.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
WALT WHITMAN IMPROVING.
Received Visit From His Little Thr ee
Weeks-Old Namesake.

Weeks-Old Namesake.
Special to the Jersey city Ne,cs
CAMDEN, Jan. 5, 1892.-Walt Whitman
is in about the same condition as he has
been for the past ten days. He ate lit
tie toast yesterday. About ten o'clock in
the morning a closed cab drove to the
ho me of the poet, on Mckle street.
Mr.. Fritzinrer, brother of Mr..
Whitman's faithful nurse. alighted wit tn
little three-weeks-old Walt Whitman Fritz
niger. He was taken to the sick cham-
ber, ana smile overspread the aged
poets face when he beheld his little
namesake 1t was carefully placed on his
breast, when Mr.. Whitman said:-"Oh.
the dear dear little boy, 1 hope that he
may grow up to be good man"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
A Relic of the Gibbons-McAulifrs Figh

A Relic of the Gibbons-McAuliffe Figb
George Winthrop, accused of trying to
pick pockets at the Gibbons McAuliffe
fight in Hoboken, was tried today. This
is the man Recorder McDonough sent
to Snake Hill for disorderly conduct,
for which Prosecutor Winfield severely
scored him in opening. Frank
McNulty swoIe he saw Winthrop
working at a mans pocket.
Then Policeman Weeks and Win
throp took turns, and each swore the
other tried to bribe him. The jury is
now wrestling with the veracity involved.
The capiases against Recorder McDon-
ough and Officer McAleer were dismissed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Kaiser Associations New Officers In
stalled.

The newly elected officers Of the
Leonard M. Kaiser Association were in
stalled last evening at the Lafayette
House On Johnston avenue The
members had most enjoyable
time. The officers are:-President, john
NJ. Dierkes; Vice President, Thomas +.
Muldoon; Secretary, George Ross; Treas
urer, +. L. Buchmann; Financial Secre-
tary. John McGovern, and Sergeant-at-
Arms. p. +. DAILY.
The arrangements for the second an
nuaI ball were completed. 1t will be held
at w ood's Hall on Wednesday, January
90, and Begg's orchestra will furnish the
music. The committee reported that the
sale of tickets was large.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
MInkakwa's Eetertainment.

The annual meeting of the Minkakwa
Club was held last evening at the rooms
on Ocean avenue. The Entertainment
Committee had been working hard to
make the affair a success. and he result of
their labors were made apparent. An ex-
cellent musical programme was present
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Isaac Fisher of No. 1857 Atlantic ave-
nue.. Brooklyn, while visiting friends in
the Greeuvlle section yesterday after
noon, was prostrated by illness and taken
to the City Hospital.
Special Evangelstic services are being
held every evening of this week Except
Saturday, at the First Baptist Church on
Grove street near Mercer. All ar made
welcome.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Atlantic County Democratic Committee.

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 5, 1S92.-At meet
ing of the County Democratic Committee
yesterday. in this city, the following Off
GERS were chosen:-President. Enoch A.
Higbee of Leeds Point; Vice President,
Joseph L. Veal of Mays Landing; Secre-
tary, James S. Beckwith; Assistant Sec
retary. William FL. Akin; Treasurer,
John S. Taylor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Judge Garrison Better.

Special to the Jersey Ctr Netcs.
MERCHANvILLE. Jan. 5. 1S92.-A letter
was received this morning by County
Clerk Barber from Judge Charles G.
Garrison, of the Supreme Court, in which
he states he is greatly improved in health,
and will be home to open the January
term of Court. The Judge was in Havana
when he wrote the letter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
South Jerseys High Tide.
Special to the Jersev city Ne,cs.

SpeCluI 70 UIe JtISt4 OtIU -FeUS.
BRIDGEToN. Jan. 5, 1892 The highest
tide tnis season, and, in fact, the highest
known for several years, swept over the
marshes at Bay Side and the mouth of
the Cohansey River Saturday. The
waters covered the marshes thereabouts
for miles, and come to the fast land
about two miles from the bay. The track
of the n ]. G. r. r. was covered for oyer
a mile. Muskrats and rabbits were
driven ashore.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
New York Fires This Morning.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5, 1892. br oke
out shortly before noon this morning in
the fve-story brown stone building
No. 534 Broadway, H. NJ. Rosen-
blatt dealers in plush cases and
novelties Occupied the ground fl oor. and
the rest of the building was taken up by
the flower and feather establishment Of
Importer Charles Weisker. All The people
in the building escaped to the street
early morning fire did $4,000 damage to
the Latin & Rand Powder Company's
building, No. 80 Murray and 80 Warren
streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
VIII He Use 1t?

Mrs. Wickwire:-"Next Wednesday is
Brother Edwin's birthday. dear. Don't
you think we ought to make him pres
entY
Mr.. Wickwire,-''Lemme see. He has
been visiting us for about two months
now. Guess Ill buy him real. nice,
handy travelling satchel. Eh?"-IndiGn-
upOliS Journal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
weebawken CouuciI Matters.

The Weehawken Council last night re-
ceived an offer to sell strip of land on
Herman avenue for $4.500 from Henry
Van Draler. The land is wanted that the
street may be widened. The Counsel
thought the price rather steep.
Mayor Kelly notified the Board that he
would not be able TO report on the sale of
sewer bonds until the next meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Justice o'Donnell's First Marriage.

Justice ODonnell yesterday per-
formed his first marriage in the capacity
of a Police Court Justice. The contract
ing parties were Max Wolfe, a jeweller,
of No. 1913 Railroad avenue, and Miss
Amelia Hoffman, of No. 623 Baltic street,
Brooklyn. The witnesses were Court
Othcer Pearson and Court Clerk Norton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Ex-sheriT stiles Dead.
Special to the Jersey City Neps.

Special to the Jersey City Nelos.
BRIDGEToN, Jan. 5, 1892. .-Ex-Sheriff
james Stiles. one of the oldest residents
of Cumberland county. died here yester-
day about an hour after the burial of his
wife. The deceased was at one time the
publisher of the Brdgeton Chronic e and
was well known IN South Jersey politics.
He was eighty-three years old.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

Billy Barry and his excellent company
appeared i'll "McKenua's Filtration" at
the Hoboken Theatre last night. BarrY's
drolleries as the widower McKeuna kept
the kouse in continual uproar, and the
singing and dancing of several pretty
girls made the performance a thoroughly
ENJOYABLE one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Eric sunerlntendent Egbert IlI.

Superintendent E. G. Egbert of the
Erie's floating equipment is contied to his
home with severe cold, with strong
symptoms of the grip. On New Years
Eve he complained considerably, and as
he stepped from the train at Elizabeth,
where he lives, he fell In dead faint. He
was taken home by friends. He is re-
norted better today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Who Owns This Boy?

Policeman Lomansy at four O'Clock this
morning fou nd a baby in vacant lot on
Prospect street near Palisade avenue. 1t
is a boy and is about one month old. He
was sent to Poormaster Hewitt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Fisks WIN Play "snowball."

The Fisk Democratic Society will pre-
sent the three act comedy, SNOWFALL" at
Crescent Hall Friday evening, February
%. Among those who will take part are
the well-k amateur actors, John
Dingwall, Frank Higgins, George Benson
and I l. Vile
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

A new flag labeled Second Police Pre-
cinct," in white letters on blue back
ground trimmed with red, which were
set with stars, fioated proudly from the
staff on the cupola OF ths new Second
Precinct Station House in Seventh street
this morning. The flag is triangular in
shape, and above it floated a long
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Look For Hawley Chapman.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 5, 1892. .-Geoffrey
Hawley Chapman, the insane actor, whose
wife was dangerously wounded last
November by Herbert Searvant. a
trained nurse, is still at large. The
police say that he is in New York en-
joying himself. 1t is expected that Mrs.
Chapman will leave the Seney Hospital
today
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Fire Consumes Thirty Cows.

JAMAICA, L. l., Jan. 5.--The large
barn and dwelling on the dairy
farm of William Goeger. near New
town were, together with their
contents entirely destroyed by fire this
morning. Thirty cows in the barn were
burned to death. The loss is placed at
$4,000, and the origin OF the fire Is I'M
known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

ed, followed by a collationthe officers
elected were:- President, L. Hennemier;
First Vice President, Reuben Simpson;
Second Vice President, Charles Detwiller;
Secretary, j, Petty; Corresponding Secre-
tsry, j. A. Smith: Treasurer, Theodore
Wegman, and Sergeant-at-Arms, John A,
Smith
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

Sunday School Teacher Ito infant
class)-"Who can tell what is meant by
foreGathers2"
Sage of Eight (promptly):-"One less
than five fathers "-Harper's Young
PponIp
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Democratic CIubmen to Meet.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5. 1s92:-The Execu-
tive Committee of the National Associa-
tion of Democratic Clubs will. hold a
meeting on January 90 in this city. 1t is
desired that every member be present
either in person or by proxy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
The p. r.. r. Office Building to Be En-
larged.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has concluded. while it is repairing the
portion of the office building which was
recently destroyed by fire. to add several
more stories to the building. When
completed the building will be eight
stories high which Will be reached by the
elevator. 1t will be one of the handsom-
est and most imposing structures in that
section of the city,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Governor Flowers First Message to
New York's Legislature.

ALBANY, Jan. 5. 1892 Governor Flower
submitted his first annual message to the
Legislature this morning. The Governor
says it is cause for congratulation that
all branches of the State government are
in political accord for the first time In
eight years. The State is in condition
of prosperity, is practically out OF debt
and the taxes are low.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Hartuett's THERMOMETERS.

Hudson Circuit Court.
Calendar. January 6, 1892. Supreme and
Circuit Court cases.
Nos. 4, so %, e3.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05

The best medical authorities say the proper
way to treat catarrh is to axe constitutions
remedy, like Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-01-05
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 1s92.-Weather
indications for twenty-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey. and
Eastern Pennsy slightly
warmer; winds changing to southwest
erly.