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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
COWARDLY DESERTION.
Mrs. Zapp Too Late to Stop Her Hus-
bands European Trip,

Mrs. Zapp Too Late to Stop Her Hus-
bands European Trip,
A lady and gentleman entered the
Hoboken police station about
ten o'clock this morning laboring
under some excitement The gentle
man told Sergeant Flattery that the
lady desired to get warrant for her hus-
band who deserted her and was about to
sail for Bremen. Sergeant Flattery looked
up the time table of the Bremen line and
found that the Elbe had sailed at seven
O'Clock.
The woman was Mrs. Fred Zapp
of No. 210 Palisade avenue
Union Hill, and the wife of
Fred Zapp of the firm of Zapp & Curry.
painters, on Palisade avenue. Mrs. Zapp
saws that she married her husband
six years ago. They have had no chil-
dren. Her husband did not treat
her well aud three months ago deserted
her. She engaged Lawyer Frambach
to have Zapp arrested. He was arrested
and was defended by Senator DAILY, u
postponment of the case was had from
time to time, with the result that Zapp
has closed out all his business orange
ments, pocketed the money and fed to
Germany.
Mrs. Zapp is an intelligent. honest look
ing person, and felt ner position keenly.
She was glad, she said, no children lived
to suffer the stigma of their father 8
action.
She will consult her lawyer today, and
In all probability will have her husband
arrested when he lands at Bremen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
TWO INSANE WOMEN.
Sent to Jail from Hoboken Turned
Adrift by Priest.

| Sent to Jail from Hoboken - Turned
Adrift by Priest.
| Two unfortunate women were ar
| raigned before Recorder McDonough this
| morning as insane, and committed to the
| County Jail.
| The first case was a sad one. About
half-past eight O'Clock, last night, Officer
Hammond found Annie Mulhearn,
| thirty years of age, wan
| dering aimlessly about at
| the lower ferry, carrying large valise, a
bundle of clothes done up in a small
| shawl, and an umbrella. She was NUT
| tering and moaning, and latter watching
her for some ten minutes he placed her
| UNDER ARREST.
When arraigned at the desk she gave
her name as Annie Mulhearn,
and said she came from near
Morristown, where she was house
keeper for Father Egan. Between
her incoherent remarks this was CLEANED
from her, ana also that he had sent her
away.
The Morristown authorities were COM
| municated with, and the following reply
received:-
Mr.. Egan says girl by name Anna Mulhearn
worked for him three months. She became
somewhat demented few days ago and ne was
obliged to send her away.
1nlS morning IL was learned that the
woman has a widowed sister, who liv es
at No. IL Harmon place, Jersey City, who
is very poor, and who supports her chill
dren by going out washing
Miss Mulhearn is what may be called
religiously insane. She is not violent.
la her possession she has recommenda-
ton from a MI. Carter OF Montclair, III
| whose employ she was for some time.
The Father Egau who turned the poor
woman adrift is supposed to be the
Father Egan who was assistant to Father
Killeen. of Bayonne.
The second case was that of Sophia
Book, a widow, thirty-fve years OF
age. of No. so Third street.
| She has manifested symptoms OF
insanity for some time past. but
lately has caused SO much annoyance to
| the neignbors that yesterday Louis
Haytie omplained to the police and Off
GERS Ktpp and Meyers brought her to the
Stati0u hOnSo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
GUARDIANS OF HEALTH.

Doings of the County Board-Nuisances
and Deferred Funeral
DR.. Converse was unable to attend the
meeting Of the County Board of Health
yesterday, because he was witness in the
Bunger homicide case. For that reason,
the clerk was directed not to read the re-
ports of contagious diseases. The
principal business done by the
Board was the presentation of the
report for the fiscal year ending Decem-
Der l. showing the receipts and disburse-
ments of the Board. The total amount
received was $3, 176. 43. The amount ex-
pended was So. e99.97, leaving on hand
balance of $276. .46.
This balance is smaller than that of the
preceding year, but this fact may have
been caused by the establishing of the
City Board of Health of Hobuken, which
deprived the County Board of many fees.
The attention of the Board was called
to the burial Of Patrick Glenn, at one
time messenger in the Office of Mayor
Cleveland. Glenn died in Smith & Nc
Nell's Hotel, New York. on December 9.
Undertaken McKenna of this city had
charge of the body six days before 1t WAS
inferred, or two days longer than the law
permits. Counsel to the Board directed
to ascertain why McKenna did this.
The old case of the application of J.
Llebrunner, 0alryman on the County
Road near Penhorn Creek, TO keep COWS,
came before the Board in q new form.
Liebrunner sent a certificate from
Veterinary Surgeon Mcintosh to the
effect that his cattle yard was in good
sanitary condition and asked again for
the permit.
The Clerk reported that the nuisance,
consisting OF filthy yard and vaults at
No 40 Sussex street, had not been abatea,
although the owner had been notified
Counsellor Winfield will present the facts
to the Grand Jury.
The application of Charles johnson of
No. 1856 Avenue Z. New York. to render
fat at Jersey avenue and the Morris
Canal was laid over.
A number of citizens complained some
time ago that garbage and refuse were
being dumped on Orient avenue near
Bergen avenue aud that they caused
nuisance. Inspector Keilt investigated
the complaint and reported yesterday
that he had not found any nuisance at
the place designated. President Varick
said also that he had visited the place and
hau not found any nuisance. The COM
plant was dismissed.
Counsellor Winfield reported that he
had notified the slaughter house proprie-
tors on Grand street to renew their
permits to conduct business, and that he
had heard from one of them to the effect
that the necessary applications would be
presented to the Board. The Board adj
journed to meet Tuesday, January 8.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
BY CABLE AND WIRE.
BLAINE SLIGHTLY BETTER.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 90, 1S92.-Reports
from Mr.. Blaine's residence at fifteen
minutes past eight this morning were to
the effect that he was improving.
The latest extended expression from a
physician on the case up to this time is
the following. given out by DR.. John
son at midnight:-"Mr Blain is rest
ing easily. Very much to my
qualification I found him awake
and apparently cheerful. He had par
taken OF nourishment throughout the
evening, and the family were also more
cheerful. DR.. Loomis's speedy return 20
New York is evidence that we 90 not con-
slider Mr.. Blaine in any immediate
danger.
'"Ihis last call of mine was not origi-
nally intended, but as was out with MY
family making social calls at a
rather late hour. thought l
would run in and see Mr.. Blaine
before retiring. During my stay he con-
vsrsed with me at considerable length,
and shall be greatly surprised ii my
services are needed at any time during
the night"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
81" ROAD ENTHUSIASM.
GreenyiIie Folk say They Will G
franchise and RuiId

Greenyilie Folk Say They Will Get a
Franchise and Build.
Seldom have the residents and property
owners OF Greenvllle taken such an
interest In any projected, improvement as
Is being taken in the proposed new
elevated railroad scheme. Nothing else
IS being talked of by the property owners
III that section and the meeting to organize
slock company which will be held
this evening at Bambsr Hall, will be we'll
attended. Invitations have been sent to
the following we'll known eitizens:-D.
w Oliver. Corporation Counsel Edwards,
Mayor Farr and eX-Mayor Newman, of
Bayonne; 9. Fl. Benson, Joseph A. Dear,
James Dodds, w. G. Collins. Linn Brull,
Herbert Gedney, George Vreeland and
G.. Washburn.
Mr. Thomas Cogan. the Secretary of the
organization Com mtttee. is particularly
enthusiastic. SAT tonight's meeung.n
said he. "the rapid transit company will,
beyond doubt, be organized. This mat
ter Will not fall through. The citizens
are sure of success. have list containing
the signatures of a number of Greenville
property owners, who have agreed to
subscribe for STOCK in the new company.
Ihis shows that we mean business, aud
that the rapid scheme is more than mere
talk. What We want is an elevated road,
and we are going to have it, cost what it
may. Even If the Jersey City and Bergen
Railroad should give US an electric road
at once, do. not believe the property
owners would drop the matter. They
believe that even electricity is TOO slow,
besides being dangerous
number of people believe that it
would be almost impossible for the new
company to secure franchise. They
say chat the Pennsylvania Railroad,
would use its money and influence to de-
feat any, enterprise that might show
promises of success. The members of
the Citizehs' Association laugh at this
idea and declare that il they want the
franchise they will get it.
It is quite certain that If the road Is
bnilt the route will be up Grand street to
Brnnhall avenue to Jackson avenue, to
Old Bergen road, to Avenue or E, Bay
onne aud thence 80 Bergen Point.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
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C|TY'S FINE CREDIT,
Five Per Cent. Bonds Bid
for at S1o4. Big
Interest Saving.

There was meeting of the Board Of
Finance this afternoon at two O'Clock.
The principal business to be transacted
was the sale of 100000 worth of water
bonds, which will bear inter-
est at per cent. These bonds
are being sold to meet bonds
for similar amount falling due January
l. The old ponds bore per cent. in
terest; the new issue will bear per cent
less. The bonds, 1t was stipulated, should
not be sold below par and accrued in
tsrest. The operation reduces the in
terest account of the city $4,000 yearly.
In addition to this reduction, the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners have announced
their ability to refund $3.50 aud
100000 worth of street and sewer thirty
year bonds which bore per cent. interest.
This involves an additional saving OF
S2D, ,090 per annum in the interest account.
The total net saving of today's operations
will, therefore, be over 1922. 900.
When the Board met, Clerk German az
once called for the bids.
The representatives Of seven New York
banking houses and one local banker re-
sponded. The bids on the whole, are
higher than have been received by the
city in any similar sale for years past.
Every bid was above par. The highest
bidder was f. Kloeckner, of No. 66 Wall
street. New York. His bid was Sl04 81
for the entire lot. The next highest bid
der was that of N. w. Harris & Co. of
$16434.
The other bids were:-
Messrs Coughlin and Stanton, $1O2.17.
George Brenwell, 10327.
w. E. r. Smith. SlO4 O4. ss
William Clarkson, $103.
S. T. Trask. $1o403
G. Zabriskie of this city. s104. .O7.
The bids were read and recess taken.
Kloeckneis' bid was accepted when the
Board reconvened.
John D. Germans bond In the sum of
$4,000, with Hugh Dugan and Joseph T.
Kelly as sureties. was accepted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
UNION VETERAN LEGION.

The second annual encampment of No. 3d.
Union Veteran Legion, was held last evening at
Teutonia Hall. The event was a success in
every particular. Among those present were
Colonel and Mrs E. A. Donnelly, Lieutenant
Colonel and Mrs. F. g. Hail. Major and Mrs Gar
rett Highly, Adjutant and Mrs. William Brown
ing, 9uartermaster and Mrs. Phillip Lynch,
Comrade aud Mrs. R. Essan and daughter, Com
rade and Mrs. Robert Smith of Delawanna. N j.,
Mr.. and Mrs: James Wyms, w. w. Douglass,
D. +. Shea, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hall, Samuel
Craig and family of Woodbridge
Mrs. Annie Hayes and daughter.
Mrs. Gertrude Hayes, George Sherman,
w. W. Farrer, Chief Murphy, e. Va!l:e of Har-
rison. Miss Veronica Egan Miss Marie Sullivan,
Mrs. Ellis Dodson, Frank Dodson, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Mccarthy. Stephen Ibbs, Mr. Sinclair,
Robert Flynn, Thomas Hetherngton, John
Cutlery, Judson Hartup. Joseph G. Sack and
family, "Ras. /" Lewis, Thomas Shea and Robert
Mcdonald.
Music was furnished by Prof. Teese. re-
past W as supplied by Tony Reuter-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
MRS. BLAINE'S DENIAL.

Mrs. Marie Nevins- Blaine, who re-
Gently secured devorce In Deadwood, S.
D.. from James G. Blaine, Jr., denied
this morning the truth of the
recent reports regarding her reconcillia-
ton with her former husband or that she
was about TO wed the young New York
surgeon who attended her during her re-
cent Illness.
Mrs. Blaine is confined to her room in
the New York Hotel. She could not see
any one. But when there was shown
to her copy of morning
paper containing a dispatch from
Washington that young Mrs.
Blaine wouldwed her attendant surgeon,
the invalid called for paper and pen and
wrote for publication the following
fercible note:--
Mrs. Blaine begs to state that the re-
ports circulated in regard to her the last
fortnight are untrue"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Revival meetings will be held in st. Paul's
Methodist Church, Third street, near Erie street,
every evening this week except Saturday. The
Wesley Praying Band will be in charge.
Vice Chancellor Van Fleet yesterday appoint
ed j Herbert Potts receiver in the suit of
Thomas r. Lombard against the American
Electric Motor Company.
white face which was stolen with a truck from
the Reid-Bell Engineering Company of New
York on December Ii. The truck number is
4,T01.
George Williams the Hoboken bigamist,
Philip Livingston and Chris brown convict ed
of picking pockets, were taken to Trenton yes
tertay afternoon BY Constable Hogan, to serve
out five year sentences.
The Fourth AIdeTmanic District Democratic
Cub Will have s'stag'' tonight. at its head
quarters, on Central avenue. 1t Will be largely
attended.
Judge McGrlth was engaged in the Session
Court this morning, and the cases in the Second
District Court went over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
DAUNTLEss SOCIAL CLUB,

The second annual invitation masquerade and
civic ball of the Dauntiess Social Club was he eId
at Pohlman's Hall last evening and proved big
success. Fully one hundred couples in varie-
gated costumes participated in the opening
march which was led by W. Cook and Miss
Annie Colligan. Dancing was indulged in until
q late hour. The officers of the club are:-WiI-
liam Russell, President; Joseph Doran, Vice
Il. V. Radoritz, Recording Secretary: John
Harder. Treasurer; Stephen Fallon, Marshal
John Hill was FloorDirector and he was assisted
man, M j. Clossy; j. Lennon, j. do Mepopnen seaaG 3
Harrington, A. Alyatter, w Hardy, R. Fowler
G. Arrance j. Jerrity and W. Barney. The fol-
lowing formed an efficient Reception Commit
tee:-J Smith. c. Schneider, S. Jennings j,
Macarthur, w. Burke, W. Glossy, W. Conk, ] =.
Roi G. Bouman, H. Wautman, J. Duffy, S.
Kane, W. RYAN, P. Walsh, ]. Hayes, M. Hol-
leran, c, McNichols
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
SUFFERS WHO VOTED.

William E. Reen and John S. DAILY, two con-
victed ballot box suffers, were arraigned before
United States Commissioner McEwan to answer
charges of Illegal voting.
Immediately following the con nviction of Reen
and Daily, their council filed appeals At the
last election both men voted and were imme-
diateiy arrested Commissioner McEwan held
both men in $l,5c0 bail. They secured bail and
were released
The question that now arises is whether the
conviction followed by an appeal prevented the
men from voting. 1t is said by many that the
men had r,ght to vote. United States District
Attorney White declined to discuss the matter
OF any length He says the higher courts must
determine the matter,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
WHO is THOMAS KELLY?
No One Seems to Know sthe Lowest
Street Cleaning Bidder.

No One Seems to Know sthe Lowest
Street Cleaning Bidder.
The knock out of Contractor Henry
Byrnes for the street cleaning job has
caused considerable excitement. Byrnes,
it is said, is about the only man of ali the
bidders who is in any way prepared to
execute the contract. Byrnes is the high
est bidder.
Thomas Kelly is the lowest bidder.
Who he is no one seems to know.
1t was whispered about the Office
OF the Street and Water Board
yesterday that Thomas Kelly was
in reality "Pat" Condor. but Condor
denies it. John Nolan is the next lowest
bidder, and the Street and Water Commits
sioners are in somewhat Of a quandary.
The Commissioners are now debating
what course to pursue, aud
the advice Of Corporation Coun-
sci Edwards is to be asked,
whether the street sweeping can be
awarded to one bidder and the removal
of garbage to another.
The whole matter will be disposed of at
the next meeting of the Board. II Kelly,
whoever he is, can furnish bondsmen, he
will probably be awarded the contract.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
BERGEN ACQUITTED.
1t Did Not Take the Jury Long to Find
Him Innocent

It Did Not Take the Jury Long to Find
iHIm Innocent.
The jury in the case of Herman Ber-
ger who was on trial for the murder of
John Dledrickson at Hoboken on
July IS rendered a verdict of not
guilty this morning. Bergen was over
joyed and Gag erly shook the hands OF his
counsel and each of the Jurymen. The
jury was out but few minutes
The evidence was closed yesterday
with the testimony of the defend
aut. He merely corroborated in
the main what the witnesses for
the State and defense had testified to,
but end5avofed to convince the jury
that he stabbed Diedrickson only
when he believed that act necessary
to protect himself from his violent as
sault. He declared he had no intention
of killing his assailant, and that he did
not use the knife until after he had re-
peatedly been struck by Diedrickson.
This morning Judge Daily aud Prose
cutor Winfield made their arguments to
the jury and Judge Werts delivered his
charge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
WHISKY AND BLOOD.
The Murderous Frenzy of a
Rum Crazed Hoboken
Mechanic.
HIS OWN LIFE THE FORFEIT
Fearful Struggle of a Woman to
Escape the Maddened Mans
Revolver.
HIS OWN LIFE THE FORFEIT

Crazed with drink, young man of
twenty committed suicide at half past
twelve O'Clock today in the tenement
house. No. 5S Adams street, Roboken.
He attempted to murder his boarding
mistress also. but after a severe struggle
or ten minutes she broke from the ma.
MACS grasp. and fed from the room.
Joseph Rittler, twenty years of age,
boarded with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter KappeI.
meir, at No. 58 Adams street, the past
two months. He was employed at the
American Lead Pencil Works, Cln-
ton and Fifth streets, until
last Saturday, when he lost his
position. Since then he has been drink
ing heavily. Sunday last the KappeI-
melr's buried their six-year-old daughter.
MARTHA who died Of diphtheria. aud
Rttier seemed to take the child's
death very muchs to heart. Last
night he lert the house to visit his brother
hans, who resides in williamsburg Be-
fore going he said to Mrs. Kappelmeir,
Good bye, give me kiss; this is the
last time Will see you"
MURDEROUS RAGE
Mrs. kattelmejr pushed him away, and
he went out. He returned this morning
about nine O'Clock slightly intoxicated.
He was asked to sit down to breakfast.
but refused, saying he wanted beer. Mrs,
Kappelnelr refused to allow him to have
pitcher or can or to let her child go for
the beer. He went out and returned with
can of beer. During the morning
he drank several pints and
about eleven O'Clock went out.
At half-past twelve o'clock Mrs. KappeI-
meir was engaged In making up her bed s,
when she, was, surprised by Rit.ler
standing behind her with cooked
revolver in his hand.
II kill myself, and will take you with
me. Three must die when one
Dies" he cried, and grabbed
Mrs. Kappelmeir. She struggled into
the kitchen. Here R1ttler grabbed
her by the throat and threw her to the
hoor. The woman struggled vaIiantly,
and released herself and ran into the
parlor. She raised the window and
screamed for help. He again grappled with
her and had the pistol against her temple
when she broke away and ran down
stairs. A number were rushing upstairs
to her assistance. Rittler fol-
head of the stairs with the pistol leveled
at the parties on the stairway, rhreatened
to shoot if they didn't retreaJ. They did
retreat.
SUICIDAL SHOT.
He re-entered the rooms, and standing
before the looking glass in pta parior,
placed the revolver to his right temple
and fired. The bullet enIsred there
and came out above the bridge OF the
nose. When the Mortified persons Eush-
cd into the room, Rittler was lying on
his back on the floor. unconsnions. with
blood gushing from his THROAT. as If trom
a fountain. DR., Pindar hastehed to the
mans assistance, but medical AID was OF
no USE
Coroner ParsIow will take charge Of
the body,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
THE CITY WINS ANOTHER SUIT.

In 1850 the Street and Water Commissioners
decided by resolution to open Lenan place as
public thoroughfare. Petitions for the improve
ment were mum erous but stout remonstrance
was made by Mrs. Naomi Wright, as the Board
of Adjudication the Street and Water Commis-
sioners decided agai nst Mrs. Wright The
latter then carried the matter into the courts
Yesterday the Street and Water Commissioners
received special information that the matter had
been decided by Judge Werts in favor of Jersey
City, The Improvement will now be made
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
DIED OF HYDROPHOBIA.

Joseph Briggs of No. 156 Essex street
was bitten in the leg by a mongrel dor
yesterday afternoon.
He gave evidence of great pain and
was taken to the City HOSPITAL. where she
showed all the symptoms of hydro
phobia. This morning Briggs
was in very bad way and consul
tation of the hospital physicians was
held, but all their efforts to save
his life were in vain, and he died in great
agony at two o'clock. The physicians do
not hesitate to pronounce it clear case
of hydrophobia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
TREIR ANKLES INJURED.

Thomas Shea, thirty-fve years old, of No. 53s
West Thirty sixth street, N. va brakeman on
the Pennsylvania Railroad, was caught on the
right ankle by the bumpers, as he was climbing
up between two cars, in Rarsimus Cove, at
three this morning. The ankle was broken, He
is in ST. Francis Hospital
Daniel L. Goldspink, fiftv-four years old, of
No. 10 Brunswick street. laborer, was found
at the Newark avenue and Sixth street corner,
unable to walk from an injury to his ankle, by
Patrolman Barry, at eight O'Clock today. He is
in the City Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
DEMOLISHED THE HOUSE.

Benjamin O'Keefe, John Garvin, Pat
rick Cotter and Peter Egan. small boys,
were arraigned before Justice O'Donnell
today on charge of damaging house at
Fourteenth any Henderson streets
TO the extent of 500 The complainant
was Dudley Kinsella, of No. 207 West Sc
street, New York.
The lads admitted that they tore off
some board and Justice O'DonEell told
them to go home until he sent for them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
EMIN PAsHA NOT DEAD.

LONDON. Dec. 20. 1S92-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Standard learns from
private letter dated at Dar-es-Salaam
on Nov. 20, that the rumors
of DR.. Emin's death are erroneous.
Dr. Emin, the letter says. is now follow
ing Stanley's route through the Congo
State, and, but for an affection of the
eyes, is In exceptionally good health.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-20
MACHINERY MOULDERS BALL.

The Brotherhood of Machinery Moulders No.
60, had good time at their inaugural ball at
Opera Hall last night The hall was comfort
ably filed Philip J. Caskin was floor manager
and Samuel Wilson and Patrick Mcdonald as
sisted HIM. The reception committee were: =
Robert Simpson. John Dunn and James Nixon
The officers of No. 30 are:-Frank Francis Pre-
sident !; William Blackburn, Vice President !;
John Anderson, Recording Secret etary; William
McCord. Financial Secretary William Kuhn,
Treasurer; William Kelton. Sergeant at Arms;
Robert I. Simpson, Inductor