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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
IT IS SPENCER VHAR4
Mayor Wanser Appoints
His Secretary 'Corpor-
alton Attorney.
TWELVE CONTRACTS AHEAD
No Successor to Mr.. Weart in the
Mayors Office The Grouse
Canard.

Mayor Wanser this morning appointed
Spencer Weart, who has been his private
secretary since the beginning of his term.
Corporation Attorney to succeed Robert
s. Hudspeth, recently appointed by Gov
ernor Werts Law Judge of the Court OF
Common Pleas.
The Mayor had not intended to fill ths
vacancy occ asioned by the resignation OF
Judge Hndspeth at this time, believing
there was no reason for an appointment
to be made at once, but finding there are
about twelve important contracts to be
drawn, which work is req uired to be dons
by the Corporation Attorney, he recon.
sidered his previous determination and
made the appointment as above stated.
In reference to the report in circulation
for several days that Lawyer Otto Grouse
was slated for the place, Mayor Wanser
this morning said that he had never au-
thorized such q statement; that while he
recognized in Mr.. Grouse a gentleman OF
high character Rpd ability, he could
not but show his appreciation OF
the sacrifices made by Mr.. WeaFt
in becoming his private secretary. when
he required the assistancs or legal all
wiser, to the detriment of his own busI-
ingly lucrative. The Mayor further said
that Mr.. Weart's experiences in city mat
ters, especially fitted him for the position
to which he had appointed him, and he is
assured he will discharge its duties wit b
credit and satisfaction.
The Mayor says he will appoint no sue
cessor to Mr.. Weart as his pr ivate SEQ
retary, for some time. but will perform
the duties himself until the appointments
of one becomes absolutely necessary. In
regard to many recommendations re-
ceived from citizens in connection with
the appointment of a Corporation At
torney. the Mayor stated that on every
list of names suggested that of Mr.. Wears
was first
wANSER TO HUDSPETH.
Mayor Wanser accepted Mr.. audspeth's
resignation in the following letter:-
MAYORS OFFICE Cry HALL, I
JERSEY CITY, N. j., Feb. 2, 1893
Hon. r. s. Hatdspeth:-
DEAR SRI beg to acknowledge the receipt
of your very kind and courteous letter of resig-
nation of your office of Corporation Attorney
wish to thank you very sincerely for your kind
expressions of regard aud good wishes. l am
very glad that eau return them iu kind and
congratulate you on your elevation to the Bsnch
and wish you success in your new position.
think that it is my duty to say to you that since
I entered this Office you have earnestly and
honestly carried out my wishes in matters or
city business within the domsln of the Corpora
ton Attorney. Very truly yours,
PETER 4. WANsER, Mayor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
CAPTURED AT TAYLOR's.
Sheriff Stanton Arrests New York
Business Man.

Sheriff Stanton Arrests Now York
Business Man.
Sheriff Stanton. at Taylor's Hotel last
evening, arrested Adolph q. Lakey upon
an order of arrest issued by Supreme
Court Commissioner George w. Cassidy,
and locked him up Ia the County
Jail. Lakey kept jewelry store
up town In New York. and
was introduced to Nathaniel H. White &
Co. wholesale dealers in fine American
watches, as responsible man. Upon
this representation he obtained large
line of watches on credit. For
regularly, and from April to
November he obtrined credit to the
amount of $4,000. On January he con-
fessed judgment to friend for $4,000 aud
conveyed part of his stock to various
creditors. The remainder which, accord
ing to his own declaration al the time he
received credit, was valued at between
1000 and $4,000, he conveyed to his
wife for a debt of S. 0c0 which he claimed
to have owed her.
On January 2S Takey and his wife came
to Jersey City, and located at Taylor's
Hotel. About. the time of his various
transfers of his property, his creditors
became suspicious and had him shadow
ed by detectives, who tracked him to this
city.
The creditors then sought the as
sistance of H. w. Winfield, who pre-
pared the necessary papers upon which
the order of arrest WAS obtoined. The
papers were given to the Sheriff who
went to the Hotel early last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Laney were out
at the time, and it was after
eleven o'clock when they returned. A
Plnkerton detective who had been
waiting with the Sheriff. He was much
surprised at his arrest and his wife wept.
Lahey will remain in the County Jail un-
til he obtains 81 800 bail. His wife was
engaged all the morning trying to effect
compromise.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
ED GTiTTE,'S WINDFALL.
The Genial Court Clerk Inherit For
tune of S1OO, 900.

The Genial Court Clerk Inher its For
tune of S1OO, 900.
Any one who saw Assistant CLERK Ed
ward A. Gritten busying himself as usual
this morning with his duties. could never
have supposed that he had just received
100000. Such, however, was the case.
About a year ago Mr.. Gritten re-
ceived word that an aunt, who
has resided in Naples for great number
of years had died leaving him share OF
her estate. He said nothing to any one
concerning his windfall but engaged
counsel to protect his interests. During
the past year the estate has been settled
and distributed.
Mr. Gritten was informed recently that
his share was in an English bank and
was asked. what disposition he wished
made OF 1t. He directed the lawyers of
the estate to send his money to the First
National Bank OF Hoboken, and yesterday
it arrived there.
That's now the matter leaked out.
Someone heard that the money was in the
bank and where it came from, and he
asked Mr.. Gritten to tell him the circum-
stances. The popular court clerk was ex-
ceedingly modest aud evinced DISPOSE
tion to saying nothing about his inherit-
ence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
SIX STOLEN LETTERS.
They Were to the Second
National Bank and All
Contained Checks.

Last Sunday batch of letters arrived
at the Postoffice in this city from out of
town banks addressed to the S Second
National Bank of this city. There were
eight letters in all, aud on the outside of
each of the envelopes were the names of
the banks from which they ca me. ALI Of
the letters contained checks of more or
less value.
The mail should have been delivered to
the Second National Bank on the fl rst
delivery Monday morning, but they were
not. Instead, Two OF the letters We're
brought into the bank at about noon on
Monday. They were dirty and torn, and
had been picked up on Montgomery
street. One OF the letters con tanned a
check for $2S. from Southern bank, and
the other contained a check for much
larger amount.
The bank officials were amazed at the
carelessness, to say the least, of the post
Office authorities, and Postmaster DickIn-
son was at once Informed of the loss of
the letters. Six letters were missing, and
they have not been recovered yet.
/ called on President Hogencamp this
morning and asked him about the loss of
the letters,
The bank will suffer no loss," said he,
Although b the bauk has been seriously
inconvenienced, understand that the
postoftice anthori ties are looking for the
CuoCkS. 1uoy ur6 6uUIT6ly WOr bulcSS now,
however, and the bank does not care
whether they are found or not, although
we would like TO see the postoffice author
tiles catch the fellow who stole them.
understand that the letters were stolen IN
the Jersey City Posto fflce."
next called on Postmaster Dickinson.
The Postmaster admit ed that the letters
had besu stolen and said that the Govern
ment Inspectors were working on the
case.
81 cannot understand why any of the
men connected with the posotf1ce," +" said
he, SHOULD take bank letters. Their is
seldom anything to be found in bank
mail. Whoever took the letters must
have been very stu pid."
The loss of the bank letters acceutuates
the general impression of gross misman-
agemenE OF the Postoffi ce in this city.
There is a general complaint that the
Postofhce is very badly man.
aged establishment. 1t is very common
occurrence for the businessmen in the
lower portion of the city to recover let
ters that do not belong to them. THE
ceipt of letters which are plainly ad-
morning letter was received at the
NEWS Office which was plainly addressed
to City Collector P. H. O'Neill.
A prominent lawyer in the Weldon
Building. who receives large batch of
mail daily, has the same com plant to
make. When l spoke to P ostmaster
Dickinson about this. today. he said that
he could not understand it. He said that
the letter carrier must be very stupid and
careless, and that he would have the COM
plant Investigated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
DEATHS.


ANDERSON-On February 4. 1898, az his late resi-
dence, No. 50 South street. Heights ,CaptSin
Patrick Anderson Of Co. B I'D N Y. Vols.
aged 5 years.
FAHY-On Friday. February s, 1898, Annie, the be-
loved granddaughter OF Robert and Ann Flynn
Relatives and friends Of t6e family are re-
spectruily invited 70 attend the f9nsral al rom
mouth street, on Sunday afternoon, Feb 5, az
Newark papers ple,se copy.
FANNER-ln this City, on Thursday. February :,
1885, James A. Fanner. beloved son OF John and
Mary Fanner, aged tweuty-three years
Notice of funeraI hereafter.
FEss55NDE SEE !, EsN.Saddsnly ~ on Erldsy February ;,
1898. at her late residence No S5 montgomery
street. sara Fearing, wife OF Richard @ Fessen.
Funeral on Monday. February 6, at two O'Clock
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
5. two o'el 1ck P. NJ, at her late Residence. 4
Laldlaw avenue.
FRANcIs-on Thursday Eeoruary, 2. 1898, Emma
GREENE-In f6is city. on February 5. 1883 Han
nah E. Greene Ag sixty-sfx years.
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
on Sunday February s. st half past three P. n, at
his iaie residence, No SIS summit avenue.
ss Mary ANN 1na p9 be-
y @ 4u1y. aged six years years. and Il nine en- months ,
Invited to stsna the run from @
residence Of nsr parents No s.s II Tenth street
inte. ment in New Catholic Cemetery
IOGAN-on February O. 1883 Peter Logan
Relatives and friends of the family, also mem
bers of Zabriskfe Posr, g. A. h, respectfully
Invited to attend the funeral on Sunday, February
It one o'clock p NJ, from his late residence No.
461 Palisade avenue.
MMAKIN February 8, 1928 Mary widow Of the
late samuel J. McMakiu, in the fo.ry first year
os her age.
Friends the family are respectfully Invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, No.
so Third street. on Sunday, February S at two
=. NJ.
sCHMITT-on Thursday, February :. 1898 George
Scnlnitt, aged forty-four years, six mon tbs and
twenty-nine days.
Relatives and friends also the members OF HUM
TO DIT dge No. l.;52 knights OF Honor, are re-
spectfully invited to atteni he funeral from his
late residence No. 1855 New York avenue J.r.
sey City Heights, on Sunday, February 8, ar two
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
"oUR UNION" DANCE AND PLAY.

That popular amateur theatrical troupe, ''our
Union,'' gave Sher idan's comedy. "The Rivals, -
before large and appreciative audience at
Kesser's Hall last night. The members re-
a remarkable degree of proficiency and their
efforty were literally applauded. The following
was the cast:-Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr..
James A. Butler; Falkland, Mr.. John Costello;
Bob Acres, Mr.. George Meehan; Sir Lucius
O'Trigger, Mr. Henry Pinckney; Fag, Mr.. George
Carling; David, Mr.. William A. Dean; Mrs.
Malaprop Miss Harriet Wilson; Lucy, Miss May
Lessingham; Lydia Languish, Miss Marian Gill
bert After the play the hall was cleared and
the large company danced until the early morn
ing hours
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
ATLANTlCS CONTESTED SEAT.

James B. Nixon finished his argument
for Samuel D. Hoffman in the Hoffman
Riddle contest for Atlantic County's seat
in the Senate, in Chancery Chambers at
a quarter to six P. M. yesterday and the
hearing then adjourned until TWO z. NJ.
at Trenton next Monday. MIR. Nixon's
argument was review of the evidence
taken by the Senate Committee in refer
ence 10 ninety votes which Mr.. Riddle
claims were the product of a colony of
negro voters. Ex- Judge Papcoast of
Camden will continue the argument for
Mr. Hoffman at Trenton aud Allan L.
McDermotc will close for the contestant,
Mr.. McDermott told the Senators yester-
day that he would not speak more than
ten minutes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
EVENTS In LIVELY BAY0NNE.

The Columbian Dramatic Club of Bayonne
gave a very pleasan. calico reception in the
winter clubhouse on West Thirty-fourt street
last night.
The first annual masquerade and civic ball of
the Charles e. Kane Association took place last
evening IN Bestel's GermaEia Assembly Rooms.
Everybody present had good time.
The annual election for officers of the Thomas
Magner Association, the Tammany Democratic C
organization of this city, was held with this
result last evening" President, Councilman
William j. O'Bein; First Vice President, ex-
Councilman Timothy ]. Cronin; Second Vice
President, Councilman Marx Robinson; Third
Vice President, Michael j. Foley, Financial Sec
retary. Lyman Lazarus; Recording Secretary,
George II. Kraemer; Sergeant at Arms, Richard
4 MuilinS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
TOO FULL FOR UTTERANCE.

Christopher Manning, twenty eight years old,
of No. 2l5 Ninth street, graced the prisoners
dock of the First District Police Court this
morning in full dress suit. He attended ball
in New York last night, going with gay spirits
and high heart, but 'Oh, how diiferenG in the
morning." He returned to this city too full to
navigate and was picked up by Policeman Barry
and taken care of. He was presented at the
door of the dock SO that the Justice could see
him, but being too full for utterance or compre-
hension, he was sent back for a few hours more
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
COMBATIYE JOHN BULL.

Charles Bramhall, of Montreal, N, j., an
Eng lishman by birth, in appearance a gentle
man, and steward by profession, and Ed Eund
Naples, of Oradell, N. J., of equally good ap-
pearance, met yesterday in the Erie Rail road
deport and for some reason got into squabble,
and Bramhall, as alleged punch ed Naples in
the eve. discoloring and somewhat damag ing
that optic. Naples caused ths arrest of the
gentleman from Montreal charging him with
assault and battery. When arraigned this
morning before Justice ODonnsll, the accused
waived examination and gave bail to await the
action of the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
MATTERS OF F4CT,

Ewing & Company's Emulsion of Pure
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites of Lime, Soda and Potash, only 50
cents.
For nervous and Hectic fever Hartnett's
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil never fails to
cure. 30 cts. per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
SPECIAL RESCUE MISSION SERVICES.

Tomorrow evening the evangelist, Mrs. NJ.
M. Guindon, of New York, will speak, sing and
play upon the aatoharp at the Newman Mis-
sion, No. 60 Montgomery street. For several
years Mrs. Guindon has been actively engaged
in aggressive rescue work among the slums of
New York. She will state some touching Incl
dents that came to her notice during this period
Mr.. George Wave, of the Tabernacle. will con-
duct the service. estimonies of redeemed men
and women will be given.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
RED MEN TO ENTERTAIN.

Newahsing Tribe, Order Red Men, will give an
entertainment at Bamber Hall, Greenville, on
Wednesday evening. The programme will be-
gin with the minstrel sketch, 'sMassa's Birth
day. Among those who will assist George
Gehling in dulcimer solos; Master Bernardo,
ventriloquist; Mrs. W. Ellerby, soprano; john
L. Adams, magician; Chari brothers, banjoists;
James French, cluo swinger; Mr.. T. Haveman
and Miss Lucy Richter either. and James f.
Tan e
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
CYCLERS TO DINE.

At the meeting of the Hudson County VIII eel
men, last evening, the details of the nnual
dinner were arranged 1t will be held at the
Arena on Thirty first street, near Fifth avenue
New York. committee was appointed to
complete the arrangements.
The invitation of the State League to the H.
C. W. to become State League club wa
taken up, but no definite decision was reached.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
EXCELllNT SCHOOL EXHIBITS.

The exhibit Of the pupils of the public schools
at school No. yesterday was admired by
thousands of the parents and friends of the
pupils The work of the scholars was very
good. The High School showed excellent
specimens OF work from each class in history,
literature, geometry, algebra, bookkeeping,
arithmetic physiology, philosophy and drawing.
The exhibit OF No. school was very good.
The showing from the other schools were
equally interesting, and all who attended were
loud in their praise of what they saw. The
teachers of the classes having exhibits will
have the contributions bound in book form,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
CRIMINAL CALENDAR FOR MONDAY.

The following cases are set down for trial
Monday in the General Sessions:-The State VS..
Gus Schneider, Thomas Hartnett, Edward
Clark, Francis Hartung, Michael and May Man
ming; Jacob Hass, grand larceny Ralph H.
larceny; John Kane, breaking, entering and
larceny: Joseph Leroy, Gustave Darling, larceny
from the person.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
VIOLET TEA.

the auspices Of the Wood Violet Mission Band
of the First Presbyterian Church, &C the resi-
tlence of the President, Mrs Herbert Campbell,
were present friends Of the members from the
Oranges, New York, Brooklyn and other near by
cities The house was beautifully decorated
w ith yioletS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
AN ENJOYABLE MASQUERADE.

pre- tty as it did last night the occasion of the
reception of the Greenville Dancing Academy.
The hall was crowded with society people from
the Greenvile and Bergen sections and the
pretty and varied costumes of the dancers
made the scene one long to be remembered.
Dancing began at haf-past eight O'Clock and
evening Professor Anderson introduced many
new dances. The affair was success in every
particular
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
CITY NEWS NOTES.

at the meeting of the Young Mems Republi-
can Association of the Fourth district on Janu-
ary 80, portrait of the late Fire Chief Farrier
was presented to the association. The presen-
tation speech was made by Mr.. William Lowrie
and not by Mr.. William Somers, as previously
announced
The body of Nicholas Winler, who died ut the
City Hospital, is at Speers morgue
Sergeant Robert Jelly of Police Headquarters
has been temporarily assigned as acting cap
tain of the Fifth precinct during the illness of
Captain Smith. The latter is reported to be
very low, with little hope of his recoverY.
A roll of carpet was yesterday lost or stolen
from one of Thomas j. Stewards carpet wagons.
IL disapDeared
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
THE PLUMBERS UNION.

Plumbers, Union No. IA met at No. GAG New
ARK avenue last night and the following officers
were installed: Pre- .ident, William Salton; Vice
President, John Reilly; Treasurer, Walter
Thompson; Secretary. r. @. Higgins. The
union is arranging to hold a conference with
the master pIunibe rs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
COAL OVER THE CENTRAL
Pennsylvania Shortly to Make = Contract
for Quicker Transportation.

for Quicker Transportation.
Specialize The jersey City Ne,ss.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 4. 1S93-In few
days negotiations will be completed be-
tween the Pennsylvania Railroad andCen.
tral Railro ad Company of New Jersey
which will result in the former
company turning over to the latter lar ge
amount of coal tonnage, all of which
originates on the line of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
A great part of this coal has heretofore
been turned over to the Lehigh Valley and
the remainder was hauled by circuitouS
route over thePennsylvania's own lines. Is
is said this step is taken only to make
the haul short. aud is not done in any
way to aneagonize the Reading
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
YOUNG DIAMOND THIEF.

Arthur Thurston, twelve years old, of No. 81
Pacific avenue, was arraigned before Justice
Lennon at the Third Police Court this morning,
charged with stealing coal from the Central
Railroad at Commnnipaw. As 1t was his first
offense Justice Lennon discharged him with
severe reprimand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
STREET OPENING PERMITS.

Police Superintendent Smith has. by request
of the Board OF Street and Water Commissioners,
issued an order inst ructing the police through
out the city to arrest all perS ons found opening
streets or sidewalks without permits There
have been frequent violation of the ordinance
regulating such work, and the Board is deter
mined to put stop to it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
STRUCK JUhIEs FOR nURDERERs.

Struck juries were drawn by Judge Lippucott
yesterday in the cases of Joseph Lounefte and
John Gvens Ex-Judge- Hoffman, representing
Lounette, and Judge Thomas Noonan repre-
senting Givens, were also present. Lounette
shot fellow Italian on Fourth street and
Giyens killed man in Bayonne, The trial Of
Lounette is set down for February ii.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
APOLLO DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

The Apollo Dramatic Society will give an invi-
tation musicaand reception at Crescent Hall
on February T. The committee in charge
promises a good programme.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
A WIFE AT THIRTEEN.
Special to The jersey citu Mems. .

Special to The Jersey City Ne,Us.
BRIDGEToN, Feb 4, 1s93.-The negroes in the
southern section are considerably excited fover
the marriage of Calvin Demby tine burly negro,
to the little thirteen year old daughter of Charles
Lewis. Demby is charged with abducting the
child and then getting negro justics-Ike Sex
tom to marry them. Denlby is still lin prison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
Fine skating weather.

WASHINGTON, Feb. a, 1898. Weather indi-
cations for twenty-four hours for Eastern New
York. New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
Cold wave, with minimum temperature near
zero tomorrow morning. Tomorrow it promises
to be generally solder and fair.
RartnattsS Thern01neter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04

survives the cowardly tricks ofcompetitors
to suppress it, and occupies the position in
appreciation of smokers as the only real
high grade cigarette. "Admiral" VIII never
be controlled by trust.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
Hartnett's Thermometer.


s'I was deaffor a year, caused by atarrh in
the head, but was perfectly cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla." II. HICKS, Rochester, N. \.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
THE TAX APPEAL BOARD.
aAdmfraI,,

The Commissioners of Appeals discussed va
rious assessments at an executive session last
night, but took no action.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
CLASS OF 1892 TO MEET AGAIN.

The Class of 1892, January, will hold a reun-
ion in the High School building on Bay street
this afternoon at two o'clocS. musical and
literary programme will be given, followed by
and social session. This is the
first anniversary OF the class.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04

have been a great sufferer from dry ca
remedies, but none did me so much benefit
as Ely's Cream Balm. 1t completely cured
me. M. ]. Lally, SO Woodward Ave-, Boston
Highlands, Mass,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-04
JUDGE HUDsPETH GONE WEST.

Judge Hudspeth did not hold court this
morning. He mas gone to Toledo Ohio, on a