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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
WHOSE BOOM is THIS /?

a Call for a Injecting of Citizens on the
Senatorial Question
Copies of the subloined letter have
been sent to the leaders of the Demo-
cratic Party In the State, and the Sena-
tors and members OF the Assembly. just
who is responsible for it. no one appears
to know except so far as the signatures
to it imply
meeting of citizens of New jersey for the
purpose of discussing the approaching election
of United States Senator will be held at Tay-
lor's Hotel. Jersey City, on Thursday. Decem-
Der 29 1892, at two P. NJ.
You are respectfully invited to attend the
meeting.
Yours truly,
Charles T. Root David Dood, w. A. Linn,
William A. Co,ter, Preston Stevenson, j. D.
robst, Henry F. Hitch, George A. Miller,
VIM. T. Peoples Gustave Pollak.
line most prominent name Of the Sign
ers is that of Daniel Dodd, who nomin-
ated General George b. Mcclellan for
Governor.and stampeded the Convention.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
ACCUSED BY A GIRL.

Is Gustave Bremen the Father of Caro-
line Schneider's Prospective Child?
Gustave A. Bremen, youth of twenty,
was committed to the County Jail today
by Justice Reinhardt, of West Hoboken.
He was charged with having criminally
assaulted Caroline Schneider, sixteen
years old, of West Hoboken.
The young woman, a few days ago. told
her mother chat Bremen had. about six
months ago, euticed her into the back
room of saloon in West Hoboken.
While they were in the room, Bremen
locked the door and abused her.
Sne said she was afraid 10 tell her
mother Immediately after the assault,
and she refrained from doing so until
she could no longer conceal her condi-
tion. Mrs. Schneider took Catherine to
Justice Reinhardt to whom she told her
story, and the Justice issued
warrant. This was given Constable
Michael Kohlf who arrested Bremen last
night. Bremen denied having ever
assaulted the girl. He was committed
for the action of the Grand Jury. Today
Bremen gave $1,000 bail before Judge
LlppincoLt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
STREET CLEANING BIDS.
The Lowest Will Not Get the Contract
because He is Too Low.

The Lowest Will Not Get the Contract
because He is Too Low.
Yesterday afternoon the Street and
Water Commissioners held an executive
session after the regular meeting and dis
cussed the street cleaning contract. What
conclusion was arrived at the Commits
sioners refuse TO say.
Commissioner Yoe. in speaking of the
matter this morning, said:-s'I am in
favor of awarding the contract to the
lowest bidder. but do not care to see
repetition Of the trouble the city had
about ten years ago In awarding
the contract to bidder
who it was known could not
The contractor at the time l speak of
was Paddy" Sheeran. His bid was SO
low that he lost $4,000, and finally
asked the Board of Works to
release him. He was released
by au act of the Legislature.
Another instance of this kind was that of
a man named Sniff. He came from New
York to do the work, and. when he left,
his bondsmen owned all he brou yht
over here with him. He became
bankrupt Jersey City has her
streets cleaned cheaper than any city of
her size in the country. / would rather
see the work awarded to man who can
do it well at the price named lin his bid
and it is my impression that Kelly's bid
is too low,"
Contractor Nolan will get the work, as
he is believed to be the only bidder be-
low Byrne who has the material to carry
out the contract.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
ATHLETIC OLUB,S MEETING.

The Jersey City Athletic Climb held its regular
meeting last evening in the club house. The
most important business transacted was the
election Of trustee to fill the vacancy in the
Board caused by the resignation of Frank
Reilly. Major Burrow, James c. Young and
Edward R. Case we're nominated. Major Bur-
row and Mr.. Case declined, and MIR. Young
was elected.
Several of the standing committees made re-
ports the most interesting one of which was
Ihat of the Enter rtainment Committee. This re-
ported that the profit of the dramatic entertain
ment recently given by the club amounted to
$216 and that of the minstrel show to S26 The
which it had made for the stag on New Years
eve guarantee an entertainment which would
cause the boys to open their eyes when they
saw it. Some new and starting specialties are
promised
The following gentlemen were elected to
membership:-A B. McGowan of No. l6l Bel
mont avenue, H. B. Spear of No. ISL Arlington
avenue, E. L. Prior of Bergen avenue and Otis
Smith of No. 80 Summit avenue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
THE CATHOLIC CLUB.

Father Kelly VIII Banquet the Assist
ants at the Recent Fair this Evening.
The Catholic Club House on Jersey
avenue will this evening present happy
scene. the occasion being banquet ten
parish by Fathers Senez and Kelly In ap-
probation Of the good work OF the ladies
at the recent fair, An informal reception
will take place early in the evening.
Prof. Ho1den's full orchestra will
furnish the music. Father Kelly
has received over two hundred ap-
plications for membership In the
new club. The house has been thorough
ly furnished and will be opened to the
mem Ders every night hereafter.
The several committees will be appoint
ed by Father Kelly. in week or so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
TO DRAW A CONTRACT.
Street and Water Board
Wants to Know What
the Water Co.
Will DO.

After the meeting Of the Street and
Water Board yesterday afternoon the
Commissioners requested Corporation
Counsel Edwards to prepare the draft Of
contract with the Hodgkins. Moffett s.
Clark Company for new supply Of
water. This action of the Board was not
official and in no particular binds the
city. The reason the Commissioners
called for the draft of the contract was
that they might have just what the COM
pany proposes to do, and what it will re-
Quire the city to do, before them for their
consideration. Such course has often
been taken before in similar matters.
Mr.. Edwards and Corporation Attorney
Hudspeth are at work upon the plans
and propose to have them ready for the
Com missioners at their meeting on Fri
day morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
MURDER0US BROTHERS.
Wanton Attack by the Lees On
Saloonkeeper Bettinger of
Lafayette.

A stabbing affray in which one man
was seriously injured occurred last night
in the Lafayette section. The injured
man is fifty-five year old John Bettinger.
who keeps saloon at Pacific avenue and
Ash street.
At half past ten o'clock last night, John
and Lawrence Lee, both of No. IS Halla-
day street, entered the saloon and invited
have a drink. When all
had been served, Mr.. Bettinger demanded
his money John and Lawrence started
to walk out OF the saloon, and BettinGer
Jumped over the bar and grabbed John.
Leave me alone" said John. address
ing the saloonkeeper, land will settle
He put his hand in his pocket, drew
started in to carve Bettinger. Lawrence
held the saloonkeeper while his brother
used the knife. Three times was the
knife plunged into Bettinger's side, and
each time it went uD to the hilt.
interfere, John aud Lawrence had fin
ished the job y and were
running down Pacific avenue
Several men gave chase. but the Lee
brothers were fast runners and succeeded
in making their escape.
nen the men returned TO Ghe saloon, !,
Bettinger was lying on the floor, un-
conscious, in pool Of blood. DIR.
Hardenburgh was sent for
and he pronounced Bettipger
TO be in very precarious condition.
There were two large gashes in his side
just above the hip and another In his
stomach. 1t Is feared he will die.
The Fourth Precinct police were noti-
fed, ana Patrolman McDevitt was
sent to the residence of the
Lee brothers, on Halliday street,
bus they, Of course. were not
at home. William Lee. another brother,
was there. however, and ne gave the po-
liceman warm reception. He refused
him admission, and IN addition tried
to give him beating. McDevitt
put his 'billy" to good use and took
Williams to the station house where he
was given a berth.
The police are looking for John and
Lawrence
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
FOUR NEW CASES TODAY.

Frank Snyder, twenty-one years, of No. 81
Jordan avenue, walked into the City Hospital
this morning and said he sick. 1t was at
once seen that he had the smallpox. He did not
get further than the waiting room and
Warden Osborne and Health Inspector benjamin
have no apprehension that the patients were
exposed Snyder was at once removed to the
smallpox hospital in an am mbulance used for
such purposes only. Inspector Benjamin went
to No. 81 Jordan avenue and vaccinated the
occupants.
Other smallpox CASES reported today are Ed
street; Sarah Dougherty. two years, of No. $40
Grand street. and Gussie Sales, eighteen years.
colored. of No. 255 Henderson street Edward
Flood went to the Smallpox Hospital this morn
ing, and Inspector Benjamin said the others
would be taken there before night. The Iu-
spector and his deputies vaccinated all persons
living In the homes of the patients.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
NEWS BY WIRE.
KILLED By DYNAMITE.
A Quantity of the Explosive Placed
Near Fire to Thaw, Explodes

A Quantity of the Explosive Placed
Near Fire to Thaw, Explodes.
LONG ISLAND CITY. Dec. 2S, 1892.-A
large quantity Of dynamite exploded at
this place at eight o'clock this morning.
-Four persons were killed outright and a
large number are reported seriously hurt.
The explosion occurred in the rear of the
tenements. Nos. 81. 23. 25, "a and 20 jack
son avenue. In the rear of these houses
Is the entrance TO the tunnel that the
New York City and Long Island Tunnel
Company Is putting in under the East
River, between this city ana the New
York Central depot.
Last night the dynamite used by the
worKmen in blasting froze. The work
men placed three barrels of cartridges
'st back of the tenements to be thawed
v@t They built big fire beside 1t, and
ne twenty men at work went down
lnbo the shaft of the tunnel. The fire
burned too near the dynamite and the ex-
plosion occurred. 1t was like an earth
quake, and could be heard for
miles. People passing along the
street were knocked PROSTATE
by the shock, big plate glass windows
We're smashed and there was great de-
struction. The tenements did not have
window or door lett in them. Many
mangled bodies are believed to be In the
debris.
Henry O'Brien. grocer's clerk was
killed in his own house. Glass cut his
throat and he bled to death. The others
killed were:-
Mrs. Rocco. Italian, wife of barber at
No. 81 jackson avenue.
John Hopkins, restaurant keeper, skull
crushed. face. neck and body cut by fall
ing glass.
Mary Greeny. a young woman living
near the postofice, skull crushed and
internal injuries. There were a large
number of others injured, some Of whom
will probably die.
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HANGED IN HIS CELL.

Prisoner Slowly Strangled to Death
Before the Eyes of Four Tramps.
Michael Be1er. well known charac-
ter of Union Hill, tcommitted suicide
early yesterday morning. in the presence
of four others, who though,
within six feet OF him were
unable to stop the rash act. About three
A. NJ, Beier was arrested for drunken
ness and placed in the lookup. The
lodger's 10 room is, Is directly II. opposite
corridor. -Four tramps were in the
lodger's room. and Beier the on
ly man in the cell. At seven
o'clock the dodgers were surprised 10 see
Bsier eating glass and chewing on
it.. with a decided relish. The
lodgsrs al;,aa mi made -. an outcry but It
Beier, who drew from his pocket
silk handkerchief, which he tiGhtened
about his neck and then fastened
to bar in the cell door. He dropped to
his knees, the tull weight of his
body suspended to the band
Essn aaa The 0dgsrs were az 1ssd
the lookup being rather secluded their,
outcries were not heard. Beier was
slowly choking to death before the
eyes of the four tramps. They az last
forced open a window, and one
of them fastened to Jailer
Scheidt's home on Garden street,
and told him Of the suicide. The jailer
hurried to the jail aud lcut down
Beier, but too late. for life
was nearly extinct. DIR. Byrne
was summoned, but the man WAS dead
before he arrived.
The body was removed TO Coroner
Ryerson's undertaking establishment,
And Dr.. Converse notitled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
CAR STABLES BLOWN UP.
Work of Miscreant Boom Thower in
milwaukee.

Work of q MisCreant Boom Thower in
milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. IS. 1S92.-At two
o'clock this morning bomb was thrown
into the main building of the south side
plant of the Milwaukee Street Railroad
Company.
There was a tremendous explosion, and
in moment the interior of the building
was in blaze. In less than an hour the
entire plant was consumed. entailing a
loss of $4,000
The cars stored in the building were
valued at $4,000, while the structure it
self is worth 100000. The machinery is
valued at fully So. 900, while the stores of
the company were kept in the building
and were worth S25, 600 The insurance
carried was on the building and amounts
to 100000
The barns which were destroyed were
the principal depot of the Milwaukee
Street Railway Company and the fire
geeatly cripples the company.
Who the man is who threw the bomb is
not known. He is supposed to be the
firebug who has started fully dozen
other disastrous fires within month. A
Grand Jury will be summoned TO investi-
Oatn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
BERGEN'S THIRTEEN CLUB.

A rather curious club has been organized by
number of young men iu the Bergen section.
1t is known as the Thirteen Pleasure Club and
as may be judged from its name it has declared
open warfare on superstition. There are
thirteen members, no more nor less Recep-
tions will be held on the thirteenth Of each
month and everything will be done to demon
strate that there is nothing unlucky about the
number thirteen.
William Dingwall is President. and Conrad
Schultz, Jr., Secretary. the first receipt ion
will be held on Monday February l3, at Foye
Hall. The admission tickets are coffin-shaped,
and are made of black cardboard. GRIMM &
skull occupies prominent place on the ticke t,
and the whole thing has decidedly CHASTITY ap
pearance
If the reception is success, a banquet will
be held, when the thirteen members will sit
down at one table.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28

Finance since 1885, when he was appoint
ed to clerkship. In 1889 he was pro-
NOTED to be Deputy City Treasurer.
Mr.. McAneny began life as a news
paper reporter. He reported for several
New York papers and for the defunct
Jersey City Argus. He was a mem
Der of the Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church of Greenville, and a member OF
the Vestry for several years. He leaves
wife, two sons and a daughter. The
eldest son, George F. McAneny. Jr., is a
well known newspaper man, and is now
a correspondent for Harper's Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
UMBRIA STILL OUT.

Her Agents Admit Her Machinery May
Have Broken Down.
NEW YORK, December 2s, 1892. 2.-The
Cunard Line steamship Umbria, which
is now nearly four days
overdue did not arrive at port this morn
ing as was expected. and speculation as
to the whereabouts and cause CT the
delay Of the big steamship is still rife.
While the agents of the Umbria bank
their hopes upon her perfect sea-
worthiness, they would not deny
the probability that she had met
with some accident to her machinery,
and were free to admit that stormy wea-
ther alone would not likely have caused
her to be so long overdue.
in the event OF serious accident, such as
the breakiu0 of her shaft. il Was thought
not improbable that the Umbria had
drifted out of the regular course of
steamships.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
OUR HISTORY CLUB.

Our History Class held holiday meeting last
night at the residence of the Misses Greaves. on
Summit avenue. There were but two essays, by
Mr. Joseph Greaves and Mr. Samuel Richard
son. followed by stereopticon views illustrative
of English history.
Then the members laid aside modern history
for the more ancient department of legend. and
celebrated Santa Claus's presence by Christ
mas tree with presents for each, which were
humorously personal in character. and accom-
panied by bright verses by the hosts and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
Hartnett's Thermometer.
Try Special Holiday Brew
OF F. & NJ. sehaefer Bwg. Co. At all custoh


BRODERICK-On Monday, December 20, 1892 M,
Broderick aged twenty-one years and ytx
Relatives and friends of the family are resuectl
fully invited to attend the funeral from the TesI
oeuce Of her brother-in-law, Patrick Gin. Nol 1sq
Morris street on Thursday, December %. at hinel
A. NJ; thence to s.. Peters Church, where sotennl
repose of her soul.
LILLIs-On Tuesday, December q, 1892 Denis
Funeral from the residence Of his parents N. 4.
and Julia LiIls, No. 126 HoboKen avenue on Thurs
day, December 2s at two P. M.
MUIR ReHY-on Tuesday, December e. 1852 Ellen
Murphy, beloved wife Of Robert j. Murphy.
aged thirty seven years
spectfully invited to attend the. funeral
gomery Street es on Frday becemSer So 1853 a.
nine a. NJ. Thence to st. Peters Church whore '
solemn high mass OF requiem Will be offered foS
the happy repose of her soul.
TURNER-On Monday, December &C. 1892 ElizaLeth
Turner, wife of the late Nathaniel Turner Of
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral on Thursday, December %,
from her. late residence. No, $50 Garfield avenue,
Greenville, at two P. NJ
BUTLER.-At his residence No. 1e7 Fifth street.,
Funeral saturday morning at Port Jervls. NY
ERWJN-on December a. 1892 Gilbert r Erwin.
youngest child OF Janes s. and Martha J. Err
Funeral private.
FORSYTH ON, December 2s. 1892. Ann Forsyth
widow of Ale xander Forsyth.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
FRICK -On Tuesday, December o. 1892 Edith
ErtcS. beloved daughter Of August and Katd
Frick, aged one year, three months and twelve
days.
Funeral from the residence of parents, 15s FuA
McANsN y On wednesday morning, Decembes :.
2 1885,, George F. McAneny, in the forty sg atA
year of his are.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
MOORE. In this city, on December o. 1892 Ben
jamin T. Moore, son OF Benjamin f., il, an
| Sa lie a. Moore and grandson OF B. Il. Muori
aged fourteen y ana four months
Relatives ant friends OF the family are lnvite
to attend the funeral services Friday event
eight C o from the residence of his paren ~
No. IS Glenwood a, enue.
O'MARA-On Tuesday, December q, 1892 Gera
F., son of Mary and the late john O'Mara, agtA
twenty one ears.
Relatives and friends of the family are respe
fully invited 20 attend the funeral on Thursd (
morning at niue O'Clock from the residenl
OF his mother, No 2J2 Payonia avenue, thence to M
Michael's Church; where solemn high massf1
requism will be offered for the happy repose of
soul. W
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
NINE MORE LIVES SAVED.

now in progress, that does not reflect credit on
the school The late Jantor Emory had a
pet white cat which led life of ease around the
school building. Since his death, the
animal has subsisted on the remains
of the chiidren's lunches. Since vacation
its provisions have been stopped, and finally the
half starved little skeleton crepI into the High
school exhibition room, where it added itself
to the geological exhibit. At last accounts, a
warmhearted grocer the corner of Bay and
Grove streets had adopted the animal, and given
it its first square meal since the holidays.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
FARNswORTH LODGE OFFICERS.

Farnsworth Lodge, l. o. o. F.. elected the
following officers last night:-C Chancellor Com
mander, George W. wareing;.. Vice Chancellor,
E. w. Barthoit; Prelate, Richard Drummond; !;
Master Of Arms, Emmet' Mcbride; Master of
Exchequers, Edward Waldeek; Master OF FL
nance, James Milyaney; Keeper of Records and
Rouse, D. W. Armstrong. F.. Winstanley;
Widows and Orphans Trustees w h. Mead
Joseph Locke, Richard Lahey Medical Exam.
iner, DR.. E. Putnam; Delegate to Grand Lodge,
Andrew Wilson; Alternate, w. H. Mead
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
THE FlELDERS MEET.

The George B. Fielder Association met last
night. President Bruins in the chair and large
attendance present None of the commit lees
respectively to draft suitable resolutions touch
ing the death of Sheriff McPhiliips to arrange
for the trip to Washington on the occasion Of
Cleveland's inauguration, and to Incorporate the
Association, had any report to make aud the
members we're soundly scored.
1t was decided to place the price of tickets for
the annual ball at 81 each. The ball will be at
Pehlmann's on February 10, and the committee
having it In charge will spare neither pains nor
expense to make 1t one Of the events of the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
GEORGE M'ANENY DEAD.

The End Came Sooner Than Expected
His Career.
Deputy City Treasurer George F. Nc
lnsny died at half-past five o'clock this
torning at his residence, No. 10 Columbia
APE, from Bright's disease. Yester-
vi morning Mr.. McAneny's condition
|feared somewhat improved, but
Yards eveufng he weakenea and he
tan to sink slowly. DR.. Limeburner
q at his bedside all night. but he
d do nothing to save the dying man
r. McAneny was forty-five years old.
THs President of the Society for the
ention of Cruelty to Animals. In.
les he was sterling Democrat, and
q position unaer the Board of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
USELESS FIRE APPARATUS.

The residents in the Greenville section are
about to present a petition to the Fire Board
for new engine house. At present, in No. a
truck house, on Linden avenue, there are stored
the truck, the new engine and q hose cart The
house was originally built for No. 4 truck and
not too much extra room was allowed so, con
perience considerable difficulty in getting out of
the house. At o recent fire, on Rose avenue
within stones throw of the engine house, o
citizen timed the fremen. 1t was exactly
twelve minutes after the box was pulled before
the truck arrived. The engine did not arrive
until two minutes later. Fortunately, the fire
was not a big one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
DETERMINED TO BUILD.

New City Hall Plans to Be chiselled
Down Further
The City Hall Commissioners tomorrow
morning will probably award the
contract for the erection Of the main por-
tion Of the building to r. English, the
lowest bidders. There are stone trim
mings on the building that are to be done
stituted.
This one item alone will make a re-
duction Of $25. 900. Several other alter
atoms are to be made which will bring
English's bid nearer the appropriation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
DROWNED FROM A DREDGE.

Word has been received at police headquarters
that the body of q man who was drowned from
a dredge. is at the Staten Islanu police head
quarters. The address, Bart FL nes No. os5
Fourteenth Street, Jersey City. was in the dead
mans pocket. No one is missing from No.
235 ourteenth Street
A man named Bart Hines, of Staten Island,
visited there while ago, and it is probably he
that Ia drowned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-28
MARTIN WARD VERY ILL

Martin Ward is very ill Of acute pneumonia at
his home No. 50 York street. Mr.. Ward was at
his Office yesterday until P. M. and was well
as usual, excepting a cold he caught during the
day. He was taken sick early in the evening
and at 2 A. M. his condition was so alarming
that priest was called. His condition renamed
eri1ical TINS arternoon. Mr. Ward Is seventy
years night watchman for the Hudson County
National Bank and while so employed laid the
foundation OF the comfortable fortune, chiefly in
real estate, which he now owns.