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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
BIG HOLES In THE SEWER.
Horrible State of Things on Rail
road Avenue-Street Cleaning
Wasted.

The finding of an indictment by the
Grand Jury against the Mayor and Alder
men for maintaining a nuisance in the
form of disease breeding sewer In Rail-
road avenue, between Warren and Hen
derson streets, has had tendency to
cause the city officials to have the matter
attended to at once. Wednesday after
noon JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter
visited Railroad avenue.
/ walked from Warren to Henderson
street on the north side. Street Contrac-
tor Henry ByrDes was overseeing the
work being done by gang of about fifty
OF his men. The distance between the
sidewalk and the Pennsylvania Railroad
Comrany' immense stone foundation was
about ten fset. Byrnes's men had been
at work with picks and shovels all day,
but otwithstanding this fact not twenty
feet of the avenue had been cleared. On
top of the co5blestoDe pavement there
was bed of filthy earth two feet in
thickness.
THE SEWER OPEN.
Near Warren street, where Byrnes's
men were at work. it was discovered that
there was an immense hole in the top OF
the sewer. This fact was discovered
when one of the cart horses fell into the
hole. The cart loads of dirt removed by
byrnes yesterday came from the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Compauy's embankment.
and from the basement of frame struc-
ture recently erected by some Italian rag
pickers.
AS walked further up the avenue to-
ward Henderson street the sight became
more dise eusting. The avenue seemed
alive with disease. hundreds of Italians
We're lying about sorting rags and bones
The useless stuff was unceremoniouSly
tossed into the middle of the street. Here
IL lies, decomposes and emits an odor that
only persons of iron constitution could
stand for any great lensth of time. The
air is reekno with disease. Directly in
front of the office of Jeffrey & Co. another
break in the seweris noticeable. The two
feet or more Of decomposed animal mat
ter. instead of being packed hard, as in
| other parts of the avenue, is in the form
of II mud hole for distance of twenty
feet. The break in the sewer causes The
sewage water to overflow, and as there Is
no means of escape it becomes stRgnant.
At this point the avenue is impossible
and the stencil beggars description. The
employees of jeffrey & Co. and other
firms along the avenue are complaining
continually of the diseased atmosphere
they are compelled to brta athe.
HORRIBLE ODoRs.
"The odor is not very bad today, y said
| a mechanic yesterday. because the sew
age water has not backed up. If you
could see this place when the sewage
overfows into the street. it would make
you sick. n this sewer is not repaired /
see no way in the world for the city to es-
cape experiencing an epidemic of fever
or some fearful contagious disease. A
person who has not seen this place can
not realize what pest hole it isl
The Street and Water Commissioners
will ask the Finance Commissioners this
morning for an appropriation to repair
the sewer. Mayor Wanser favors having
the work done, and it is highly probable
that sufficient sum to do the work will
be borrowed on temporary loan bonds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
THE NOMINATION or MR. CLEVELAND.
From the Ne,oar E vening News.

From the Neoark E vsnin1 Ne,cs.
In the face of an opposition that was
spartan in its courage aud that was led
by men of splendid tactical resources the
National Democratic Convention nomi-
mated Mr.. Grover Cleveland on the first
ballot taken in the hours of the gray
GAVIN this morning Pubic expectation
is realized in the selection of the Presi-
Dental candida e. In the opinion of his
partisan friends and in the judgment Of
his political adversaries and In the fght
nf recent history.no other than Mr.. C1eve-
land could have been reasonably ohcSen
He was he logical nominee of the Situa-
tion, and the delegates by calling upon
him to take up the standard of Demo-
cracy have proclaimed anew their faith in
the principles of tariff reform for which
he stood, Colossus like, at time when
statesmen of smaller build lodged about
his sturdy legs.
The nomination of Mr.. Cleveland means
that the campaign of four years ago is TO
be fougnt over again. 1t means Il cam
paign of education on the subject Of taxes,
commerce and trade. and it means q bat
tie of royal character.
The SUCCESS of the Chicago ticket in
large measure will depend on the course
to be adopted by the political leaders Ct
New York State. If the rancor and per-
sonal bitterness manifested Ia the couveu-
tion are carried into the contest the pros
poets of Mr.. Cleveland's election are in
deed slight. But such q PRESUMPTION is
violent. 1ammany cannot afford to
defy the party and dare not satisfy its
resi- ntment against Mr.. Cleveland at the
nolls
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
BRAUN'S QUEER COMPLAINT.
Owen Mcguire Would Not Sell, So He
Had His Taxes Raised.

owen Mcguire Would Not Sell, So He
Had His Taxes Raised.
Curious mistakes made by Assessors in
placing values upon property are frequent
and sometimes hard to explain. One of
the most notable of these errors that has
reached the Board OF Tax Appeals ap-
pears to be the case of Owen Mcguire, a
well Known politician in Shinney Park.
Mcguire keeps liquor store Mt No. S06
Newark avenue. Ae is we'll known and
has been for years active at primaries and
on election days.
At No. S19 Newark avenne, Mcguire
owns q three story frame building 'front.'
ing on the avenue, and at the end of 200
feet lot he has II two story frame house.
Both buildings are in excellent repair and
DAY a good rental. The large yard is
used tor garden purposes. This property
was assessed by Tax Commis sioner
Prigge for 81. 500. The building adjoining
1t is of brick but unfinished and is used
as horse shoeing shop. 1t was assessed
for s2.400. There Is not more than one
half tie ground attached to 1t that
Mcguire has. Anton Braun owns the
premises and he is indignant because he
mas been assessed more than Maguire.
Before the Commissioners of Reduction,
Braun swore that his property was not
we rth more than $1,000, but concerning
Maguire's two houses ana lots he swore:-
That the property Of Owen Mcguire at No.
619 Newark avenue is assess ed 81 500 that said
property consists of two houses and lots and that
deponent offered the said Mag guire So, 600 for the
said property during the present year, and that
Magure refused the offer, saying his property
was worth 81, 600. Deponent claims that IL this
be true, that the said Mcguire Is not taxed in
proportion to what his neighbors pay.
The Commissioners of Appeal yester-
day investigated the complaint of Mr.
Braun and concluded it TO be correct and
that the Tax Assessor had made au error.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
Royal Arcanu,n Entertain msnt.

On June 23. 1877, the first Royal Ar
canum council was organized. Since that
time the order has Increased in strength
and popularity and today it stands as one
of the strongest organizations of its kind
In the United States. A few years agoan
order was issued by the GIaud Council
directing sub-councils to celebrate the
organization of the order in an appropri-
ate manner, In pursuance Of this order,
Pavonia and Genera al Dudley S. Steele
Councils held a joint en- ertainmenJ in
the club rooms Of the Elksnat No. 96
Montgomery street., last evening. The
j. int Com mIttAe of Arrangement consist
I'd of o. Birdsall, Chairman; A. Scott and
j. o. Erwin, tf General Steele Council,
aud Christie J. McCabe, W. H. Whltmore
and V. V. Vankerst hafer, of Pavonia
Council. The anniversary was well at
tended and jolly good time was en-
joyed by everyone. During tae evening
addresses on the workings and success of
the organization were made by Presiding
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24

Morris Bretzfeld, the lawyer, who If
common report be true, has been engaged
for years in swtndling peopls on the
Heights and in Hobok en- and who was
recently convicted and sentenced by
Judge Lippincott to a term Of five days in
the county Jail was again arraigned in
the Session Court this morning on an
Indictment for embezZlement.
The Indictment alleges that BretZfeld
EN- bezzled $3.50 from Rudolph BerGeman.
an artist, doing business at Bowers
street and New York avanue. According
to Bergeman's statement. he advanced
Bretzfeld the money to invest for him,
and it was never returned.
BretZfeld streuuously denies the charge,
and entered u plea of not guilty. Coun-
sellor Stoat represented him. and the
Court fixed the bail at $500. Fred.
Merschiemer became boudsman,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
CHASING A BANDIT.
Paterson Citizens After the One Escaped
Member of That Gang of Six.
S4,pc5nL TO the ,TerseU CitU Mems


PATERSON. June "a, 1s92.-Citizens
of Little Falls, hamlet near
here, are today securing the woods
In the vicinity for the sixth mem
ber of gang of highwaymen who held
up aud robbed travellers on the Paterson
road in broad daylight yesterday. Five
have been captured and are now In Jail
here.
About three O'Clock yesterday #, er-
noon, Melvin Daniels drove turiously up
to Justice Cranes Office ana said that
six young men, apparently tramps,
had spung out from dump
OF bushes near Little Falls. one grabbing
his horse by the bit, another pointing a
money in true Western siye.
with the Paterson and LiLtle Falls stage
aud said that the gang had just robbed
him Of all he had, q few pennies.
Dauiels struck right and left with
his whip. His horse ran down and
tianpled thd man at his bit aud Daniels
manag to escape under yolley
waymen. Justice Crane swore in
all the special Constables lie
could get together and they were
about starting on the chase for the
brigands when Albert Copeland drove nd
His story. was hardly finished when
New York, came running up. His
face was covered with blood. there
was big cash In his head and
four of his front teeth were Knocked out.
The gang had half killed him, rifled his
pack and stolen lis gold watch aud
money.
The constables were joined by pbout
100 armed men, some having dogs. The
gang were finally run down in
small wood. where they had eDcamped
and were about TO cook Il meal in
an iron pot which they had stolen
from q woman living near by. The high
waymen showed hght, DuL were soon
overpowered, and the hot headed oues
were with difficulty restrained from
lypchinR theit captives.
Que of the gang escaped, but he will
probably be captured touay. The five
men captured gave their names as
James h. Sexton. of Boston
Jack McManus, Charles Sylvester
} ohm Rilev ana William Ba ry. They
were all fairly we'll dressed. Justice
Crane held them for the action of the
Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
AT BUZZARDS' BAY.
Joe Jefferson Was More Anxious
Than Cleveland Himself-Mes-
sages of Congratulation.

BUZZARD's BAY, Mass, June a. 1902
Joseph jefferson. the actor, expressed
deep personal interest in the nomination
of his "boon fish erman." as he is pleased
to call Mr.. Cleveland. "The details of
the proceedings at Chicago are an enigma
to me-" he said, "but / understand the
situation su fflciently to say that know
the convention has made wise selection.
Great men are apt to be good fishermen.
You can Judge q mans charact erisiics
better when you fish with him than under
almost any other conditions. Mr.. Cleve-
land is an eminent philosopher aud a pro-
found thinker He Is a Sherman, couse-
queutlv Of n high order. rs eminent phil
osopherS generally are. He fishes with
rod In scientific manner and possesses
the art of cajoling bass to his hook with
almost absolute certainty.
"Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Glider of the Cen
tury Magazine, my son and myself own @
lake and three ISLANDS at Marsh Pee on
Cape Cod. We named tuem iu spirit of
mild satire. after the name of the capes.
which very frequently terminate in ft;'
for instance, Manomit. Cotonit, ana
nit, Notinit and CONFETTI.
"Some of the fishing that l have seen
Mr.. Cleveland do in the vicinity OF our
camping grounds at Msrsh Pee would
sound so Incredible that do not wish to
peril my repua alton as a reliable relator
of piscatorial anecdotes. During our
grea. raids on the finny tribe. Mir. Cleve-
land observed that wise reticence that in-
dicates an interest in the sport-com-
placency, and peace and harmony with all
mankind.
DROPS POLITICS WHILE FISHING
Speaking OF the last subject. L 90 not
remember that ! ever heard our distin-
guished friend make IN unkind allusion
to an opponent. He has been sorely
tried. no doubt, as The newspaper reading
public are aware. Mr.. Cleveland rarely
mentions political subjects among his
fishing friends except of a very general
nature. Last evening, while at his home
copversing with Mr.. Cleveland and his
que st, Governor Russell. drew upon my
limited political Knowledge aud ventured
to ask some questions regarding the gath
ering at Chicago, They are absolutely
certain to nominate YOU. l said.
"Mr. Cleveland laughingly replied -
1T is never best TO be too certain in poll
tics A convention may sometimes be
compared to petit jury and act exactly
as they see fit, and oftentimes exactly
opposite to the wishes of Interested
counsel
.,Sev raj times when have expressed
friendly sllcitude, after reading some
newspaper disquisition on the probability
OF the Democratic nomlpation, Mr. Cieve-
land would answer seriuusly:-
"'I allow myself to form no anticipa-
tion.' / really believe that he is the coo.-
est man in America, and If l were the
greatest man this country has ever
known, l would only express my feelings.
Therefore, when burned fireworks to-
night let off my pyrotechnics wi h quite
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
as much enthusiasm as any other Ameri-
candisplayed today,n

CONGRATULATIONS BOTH WAYS.
The following dispatch from Berlin
was received, transmitted through the
New York Times
NeO York Times, Nerc York,
congratulations to Grover Cleveland.
AMERICAN STUDENTS IN BERLIN.
The following dispatch from the can
didate for Vice President was also re-
ceived:-
Accept my hearty congratulations
ABLAI e. STEVENSON.
Mr.. Cleveland sent the following tele-
gram today
W. G. Whitneu -
| must say to you, and through you to those
VINO nave acted with you, that l have grateful
appreciation of the efforts made in my behalf,
and that my admiration is unbounded for the
prudence sagacity and generaiship of my
GROVER CLEVELAND.
This message was received from New
York.
June %, 1892.
Hon. Grover Cleveland Bltzzdrds Bay, Mass.
The Harlem Democratic Club extends to you
rs hearty congratulations upon your nomina,,
ton. and assures you of its earnest and devoted
support, and its belief that you will carry this
state by handsome majority
DANIEL P. HAYS,
President of the Harlem Democratic Club
Mr.. Cleveland showed the keenest
pleasure at his dispatch of which he said
thoughtfully. II am deeply sensible of its
kindly spirit. The writer is not indulg-
ing in mere compliments"
DEs MONIES, Ia. June 2S, 1Ss9.-Accept hearty
congratulations of all Iowa Democrats. Be as
sured that no one will be more devoted to you
than myself, and this am proud to think, ap-
pies to my friends in this State.
HORACE BolEs.
BUDS FOR THE DABY.
Many of the geatulatory messages were
couched In bowery language. Some were
poetical and some were highly senti-
mental.
Mr.. Cleveland has quite recovered his
freshness, and he spoke tentatively of
the coming formal notification.
1T is my impression that the official
| notification does not follow the Conven-
ton so closely In Democratic custom as 1t
does with the Republicans. think 1t is
| usually month before the committee
visits the candidates."
Then, looking about him at Gray
Gables, he continuet:-
Il intend TO remain here during the
summer. l cannot miss my salt water
and fishing. But the accommodations
here are hardly suitable or adequate for
the fifty or more persons that will make
up the party that will accompany the
Notification Committee, and think per-
haps New York would he the most suit
able place to meet the committee.
ut would be more convenient, and
New York is my home. There may be
other reasons for selecting New YORK for
the meeting. The matter has not been
settled vet, however"
Mr.. Cleveland expressed mild sur
prise that Ex-Governor Gray was not Sc
lected for his running mate, but said,
when the news came over the special
wire that in the midst of the roil-call in
Convention several States that had voted
for Gray had interrupted to change to
Stevenson:-- Ft
4 know General Stevenson very we'll,
aud an excellent man ne is. The scene
in the Convention must have been very
exciting. When the States began 10
enough votes had been cast to Indicate
the selection of either Gray or Steven
son.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Arthur Stocker may be sentenced by
Judge Werts tomorrow.
The Grand Jury will meet next Tues
dav morning at ten o'clock.
Clerk Bou on, Of the Board of Street
ana Water Commissions S aud his as
ststants are busily engaged preparing the
list of estimates for 1912.
The b ldy of seven-year-old Mary West
who fell flom Barge No. 65. of the New
England Transportation Company, lying
at the Scranton Coal docks on Monday,
and was drowned. was recovered yejter-
day and seut o Speers morgue.
The body cf badly Cecomposed child
was found, lied in feed bag, and float-
ing in the Morris Canal at Communipaw
avenue this morning by Policeman Sisco.
IL Was removed TO Speer's morRue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
NEW JERSEY TOOK TIE LEAD.

From the True Aniericdn of this morning.
New Jersey for the first time iu great
many years exercised decided influence
in Democratic National Convention.
And 1t was because her vote was cast as a
unit, and in response to the wishes Of
New Jersey Dem ocrats. The two small
States of New Jersey aud Connecticut cut
away all the force of New York's great
opposition to Cleveland, ana doubled the
Jersey.
Governor Abbett's speech nominating
Mr.. Cley Gland was worthy alike of the
advocate and the cause. IL is universally
commended by Jerseymen, and in no EAR
ticular more than when ne insisted that
ali Democrats would support the ticket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
A Canine Suicide.

SpeCldI 20 Ule JERSEY CftD NettS.
CAMDEN, June "a, 1S92.-Last night
there was q suicide from the ferry boat
from Philadelphia to this city. This
time the victim WAS large black
dog, when, initiating the recent sui
c:des, selected the Beverly from which to
make the fatal plunge. The boat had
reached the Jersey channel. when the
animal, which had boarded the boat
unobserved, deliberately walked to
the bow OF the craft. and springing
over the safety gates. hesitated moment
and then sprnng over the bow guard
rail. and was swept under the boat.
and was evidently struck by the
paddle wheel, as he was not seen after
wards. The ferryman now calls the
Beverly "The Hoodo," owing to the
many suicides from off that craft.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
onicer and Vice Regent S. J. Kullman

officer and Vice Regent S. ]. Kullman
and F. S. Peter, of the Commit on
Laws of the Graud C6uncil. Selections
by he Amphion Quarlette composed of
Nat Hicks, Charles Smith, John Renne
aud Billv Machin elected much ap-
plause. Comic recitations by Mr.. Pilson
and Bob McDonald were also pleasing.
Popular songs by George Rehill and w.
w. Baxter were loudly applauded. An
original song composed and sung by
Lewi-E -EVankerschaefer or Pavonia Conn
Gil concluded the eutertainmenG at Elk's
Hall Adjournment was taken and the
party repaired to Nat HICKS cafe where
a repast was served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
AT STEVENSON'S home.
Great Enthusiasm Among All Glasses On
Hearing of His Nomination.

Hearing of His Nomination.
Special to the Jersey CITY Neys.
BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,. June "a. 92.-The
news of tho nomination of A. e. Steven
son was received here few minutes after
the action of the convention. The great
est enthusiasm prevailed throughout the
entire county among the people Of all
parties, the Democrats almost going wild
over the honor bestowed on Blooming
toms favorite son.
1t had hardly become generally known
when the telegraph office was besieRed by
prominent citizens fastening to send
their congratulations. The people have
begun arrangements for an elabofa ate
greeting upon the arrival of the nominee
for Vice President Rhome from the cor
vention.
A reporter carried the news to the Stew
enson residence, where the greatest joy
prev allied. This news" said Mrs Stew
enson, sis indeed great and pleasant
surprise to me. 1t was. upexpected on
our part here at home, as Mr.. Stevenson
said nothing Of any such probability when
leaving to attend the convention True,
we had noticed the many press comments
upon the probability of his nomination,
but built no hopes upon tbem,"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
Funeral Of george NJ. Clifton. /;

George M. Clifton, who was drowned
on Tuesday while bathing at the Peun-
sylvania freight dock. will be buried to-
morrow morning Mt ten o'clock. The
funeral services will lie he'd Mt the resi-
dence of Mrs Lee. No.256 Grove street. with
whom he bearded. The decease was a
member OF the Tabernacle choir. Noue
of his relatives will present us they
live Iu Wyoming. The Rev. j. l.. Wells
mas by letter notified them of Cllfton's
death.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24

John SoliuskI. of No. II Essex street,
was prisoner in Justice Weeds Court
last evening, accused of breaking and en-
tering and assault upon Johanpah Bolos-
ky, of No. 40 Sussex street. The woman's
husband was the gccuser. SolinsKi, IL is
alleged, went TO Bolosky's house
Wednesday afternoon, demolished
door leading to the latler's sleeping
apartments and was making away with
coat and vest valued at S12, when Mrs.
Bolosky seized him by the arms and at
tempted 10 hold him. Solinski dealt her
a blow in the face aud escaped. Con-
able O'Grady arres ed Solinski yester-
day afternoon He is held in $500 bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
New Members Take Their Seats and Old
Officers Continued Temporarily.

Spec7dt 10 the JefSeU CftQ Netcs.
CHICAGO. June "a, 1892. The Democra-
tic National Committee. met Yesterday
afternoon and closed the business con-
rected with the holding of the National
Convention in Chicago and adjourned to
meet in New York with the Notification
Committee When 1t assemblies there to
Officially il form Mr.. Cleveland of the
act ou II the convention. The date will
be fixed TO suit Mr.. Cleyelaud's wishes.
The retiring members of the National
Committee gave way to their successors.
Chairman Brice, Secretary Sherln and
Treasurer Canda, of the old committee,
We're reelected to the same offices in he
temporary organization cf the new com
mittee, pending permanent organiza-
tion.
Resolutions of sympathy with the fami-
lies of Brca lwater, of Montana. and Bar
uour, Of Virginia, who died while mem
bers OF the National Committee. were
passed. and also some resolutions OF
thanks to various persons.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-24
E6SES NA111
DIED
LoNa.-on wednesday. juno y. rs9a,

LONG, -On Wednesday, Juno %. 1902 Ellen Long
belove ed wife If jeremiah Long
Relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to at. end the funeral from her aie
residence, Nc. 565 Grove street, Saturday. June
% lSy2. nine O'Clock A. NJ. thence 10 St. Mich
QUEEN will be offered for the happy rspose Of her
soul.
TO THR OFFICERS AND NEMBELS OF RISING
Star Lodge No. lN9. +. & \. M.
BRETHGtN- You are hereby summoned 70 attend
o Communication of Rising STAR oGge No. iul, T.
q \ NJ, on saturday June 25, Instant. at one
O'Clock. afternoon, sharp. for tho purpose OF 81
tending the funeral OF late brother William
smith
Brethren of sister Lodges fraternally invited 70
IN eet with US. by oruez OF the We II