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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17

name of the person so employed and the
compensation to be paid for such services.
1t cannot be material to consider how
employments have been made. nor what
liability has been heretofore incurred by
the ratification and adoption of illegal or
irregular employment.
ONLY THE BOARD CAN ACT.
1t appears to the Court to be an under
lying principle of the legislation respect
lug Jersey City that employment for
general services Of contracts for such
services, should be in accordance
with the prescribed form. But even if
this power be only generally delegated to
this Board it can only be exercised
by the Board, and it is not subject to be
delegated to a single member of the
Board, nor even to a committee of such
Board, aud much less to any other per-
son, and therefore irrespective of the
question whether The Charter expressly
prescribes specific mode of employment
or not, the power existing only In the
Board to create such employment it can
be exercised only by the Board as such,
at some meeting of the Board by resolu-
tion entered upon the records Of their
proceedings at the time, or by some other
recorded public action equivalent TO such
resolution.
But under the Charter of Jersey City
mode or manner is prescribed by which
this Board must exercise its power on
this subject. (See Charter 1871, sec. 81;
supplements 1873, 1876 $780,
1t is u general principle, now unassaila-
Bile, that where the mode in which the
power Of q municipal corporation upon
any given subject can be exercised is pre-
scribed by the Charter that mode must
be followed. The mode in such case,
while not restrictive In the sense of di-
minishfng the general power, constitutes
the measure of power, and aside from the
mode designated there is u want OF all
power on the subject
THE ADVERSE DECISION.
1t is only, therefor, necessary to state
that the conclusion of the Court in these
cases is that these plaintiffs in order to
recover for their services rendered to the
city, in the absence of ratification, must
have been employed by public resolution
of this Board, or by some other public &C.
tiou of the Board equivalent thereto.
No COMMITTEES of such Board, nor any
member of it, nor any other person upon
any delegation had the right to engage
their services and bind the city TO pay
ment therefor This Board had no power
to make such delegations.
These principles of law are founded in
public policy, and are promotive of just
and economical government, and should
be rigidly adhered to. The vIcarious
exercises of public powers is vicious and
conducive of fraud and corruption.
There can he no recovery In these cases.
The Court also said that this decision
applies to the cases of Burke and Cochran
against the city and disposes of all the
cases now before the Court except that
of Herrick against the city. and as to that
case the facts do not show how Herrick
was employed and the parties must take
such course as they see fit in relation to it.
The Court will not further consider it un-
less different case Is presented.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
DID GARDNER TELL?
A Rumor That the Blackmailer Has
Conc Back On Parkhurst.

A Rumor That the Blackmsiler Has
Conc Back On Parkhurst.
NEW YoaK, Feb. II, 1s9a-There was a
rumor in circulation at Police Heada uar-
rers this morning that Charles w. Gard
had become angered over GER
tain unkind remarks attributed
to officers of DR.. Parkhurt's~ So
cietv, since his conviction for attempted
extortion. and in revenge had revealed
certain secrets of the sOciety to Superln-
teudent Byrnes, who was making quiet
but thorough investigation ia conse-
Quence.
The rumor originated, apparently,
through mysterious conference that oc-
Cured at Police Headquarters.
About hslf-pas5 nine last night Super
intendent Byrnes came came down to the
big white building and quietly, almost
stealthily. entered the basement on
the Mott street side. In a little while
Inspector Mclaughlin was called down
stars, and held long secret consultation
with his Chief. Later. Detective-Serge cant
Crowley, who arrested Gardner. was ad-
mitted to the conference, aud finally the
three officials departed together as my
steriousiy as they had assembled.
In this connection the arraignment of
an unknown prisoner by Inspector Nc
Laughlin and Detective Crowley az the
pombs this morning is interesting. At
their request Justice White remanded
the prisoner until tomorrow.
Neither the Inspector nor the Detective
would tell ewho their prisoner was or
anything about him. except that ''a good
story would probably come out of it.
Superintendeht Byrnes was equally
uncommunicative. The police blotter
has this entry concerning the arrest
'sJohn Doe; arrested 1918 P. M; twenty
eight years old; white; native of United
States; no occupation; suspicious per-
son"
The prisoner il about five feet eleven
inches i1f. heighth. and wore a shabby
brown melton oyercoat, black derby hat,
gray striped trousers and dark
sack coat and vest. His frame
was thiD,, and his brown eyes were
somewhat sunken npder high standing
forehead, over which he had pulled his
thick, dark-brown hair in an effort to
give himself careless appearance. His
features were long and narrow, with
prominent nose and q pointed chin, on
which there were several days growth Of
beard. The man appeared as If he might
have just recovered from severe Illness.
To questions whether or not this pris-
oner was the man William Crawford who
was charged some time ago in the York
VILE Court by keeper of a dIsorderly
house in the Tenderloin Precinct with
having blackmailed her out Of $50 the
officers would make no answer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
COACH DRIVING VILLAINS.
Boycott Notices Nailed on Trees to Ipjure
Well Known Undertake rs.

Boycott Notices Nailed on Trees to mi ure
Well Known Undertake rs.
Cards, upon which are printed the
names Of six undertakers of Jersey City
and Hoooken. and the words ''Scab Uu-
dertakers" and Boycott" have
been nailed to trees and tele-
graph poles In the Bergen
section and in Hudson City. Among the
underJakers whose names are on the
card are Messrs. Moran, Kllroy. Coyle
and Faherty. These together with the
other undertakers havs charge of fully
three quarters of the Catholic funerals
which take place in this city and Ho-
boken, and why boycott is declared on
them is mystery to every undertaken in
the city.
One well known undertaken on the
Hill who does not wish to have his name
mentioned, said that he believed the boy
cott was declared by the defeated Coach
Drivers, union.
"The Union." said he "failed to draw
the undertakers of Protestant faith into
their fight, and I believe that they are
now trying to down the Catholic under
takers in order that they may be better
prepared to tackle u.s."
The matter is causing much comment
among the underCakers in this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
A FOOLISH JERSEY GIRL.

wELLsv1LLE, N. Y, Feb. II, 1893 On Tues
day last train carried from this village a
young woman bound for her home in Newton,
N. j., deserted by her husband and with the
fruits of bitter experience weighing heavily
upon her.
Her name was formerly Celia Washer. A
stranger representing himself as Harry H.
Castleton, of Erie, Pa, made her acquaint-
ance by chance and induced her to marry him
secretly. He then left town.
Last week he sent her money to meet him in
Hornellsvlle. Last Thursday they came to this
village aud stopped at the hotel. Tuesday he
left after borrowing the girls $50 watch, and
has not since been seen. The girl, left pennil-
ness, was taken care of by the hotel people, who
made up purse to pay her expenses back to
Newton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
THE AWFUL CRIME OF TleK-TACK.

William CUMMINGS, eleven years old, who
lives with his parents at No. l4s Beacon street,
has been ringing door bells and arranging tick
tacks on many Of the houses in that neigh
borhcod during the past weeB. The police have
been Keeping vigilant watch for the disturber
OF the peace but had not been able 10 trace
him up.
Last night Patrolman O'Donnell, of the Third
precinct, saw William run up stoop on Ho-
boken avenue and proceed to arrange his tick
locked up over night. This morning Justice
Birdsall scared him half to death by sentencing
him to be eiectrocuted The Judge was induced
by the culprit s tears to commute the sentence
to summary spanking at the hands Of the pater-
nal executioner TO whose tender merces he was
confded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
WRIGHT AND WRONG OF IT.

Mrs. Kate Wright, of No. 70 Lincoln street,
appeared before Justice Brdsall this morning
charging her husband, Frank Wright, of No. $50
September the two were married, and, on ac-
count of some trivial quarrel, the husband left
his wife, and took up his residence on New York
avenue. Mrs. Wright went to ex-Judge Sey-
mour about the matter, and it was mutually
agreed that Wright pay his wife 81 week.
Wright said he would but failed to do go. This
morning he promised Judge Brdsal that he
would do it thenceforfh, and the Judge held him
in $500 bonds.
Wright receives salary Of ss5 month as a
hand on q tug boat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
LEG THRICE BROKEN.

Thomas Prlmpable, "A years old, of No. e74
Thirteenth street, met with an unfortunate ac-
cideut yesterday afternoon at the Standard Oil
Company dock at Caven Point. Primpable
was unloading barrels of oil from a schooner
when he lost his foothold, stumbled and fell.
The barreil fell upon his leg breaking it in
three places He was taken TO st. FIR ancis
HOSPITAL in an ambulance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
RooKERIEs TORN DOWN.

The dilapidated frame buildings at Halliday
and Lafayette streets, owned by Seth G. Bao-
cock, are being torn down. Building Inspector
Kelly threatened to arrest Babcock unless the
buildings were torn down, and yesterday a
gang of men started to work on the job. The
buildings are two story frame and have not
been occupied for over two years. The small
boys in the neighborhood soon rendered them
unfit for habitation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL WARBLERS.

A meeting to reorganize the High School choir
was held yesterday afternoon in the High
School building. Charles A. Woolsey was made
temporary chairman and steps were taken to
obtain an instructor.
The object of the choir will ba to furnish
music az the commencement exercises in
June Between so and 60 scholars attended.
Another meeting will be held in the early por-
tion of next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The eighth annual tournament of the New
Jersey Chess Association will be held at the
rooms of the Union Athletic Club, Hoboken, on
Washington's Birthday. Any chess player of
the State may enter the tournament upon pay
ing membership fee of one dollar. The Asso-
citation will convene for business at nine O'Clock
in the morning and playing will begin promptly
at ten O'Clock. In addition to the custody of the
.'Waterbury Cup an appropriately inscribed
gold badge will be awarded to the champion Of
the Tournament
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
MATT.ERS OF FACT.

For large assortmentofT Toilet Articles,
Brushes, Combs, at low prices, visit Ewing
& Company.
of Cod Liver Oil is the best remedy. 80 cts.
per bottle;
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
SESSIONS ARRANGEMENTS.

In the Court of General Sessions today the fol-
lowing persons were arrragned:-
Charles Wah Kee, Chinaman, charged with
aggravated assault, pleaded not guilty.
William Graves, for grand larceny, pleaded
not guilty.
Thomas W. Cook, for assault and battery.
pleaded not guilty.
James Mcbermott, for grand larceny, plea ded
not guilty.
tALuther and Lillian Terry for burglarizing JUS
tice W eed IS house, pleaded not guilty.
Stanislaus Komnisky. for assault aud battery,
pleaded not guilty.
Fanny Morris, for grand larceny, pleaded not
guilty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
THE OLD O'NEILLs.

There was meeting of the P. H. O'Neill AS
sociation last night. 1t was generally supposed
that arrangements would be compl ted for the
trip to Washington on March to witness the
inaugural ceremonies. There are many things
which require the att enton of the Committee
postpone definite action until next Thursday
evening On Washington's birthday the old
O,Neills will have social session. Ex-Congress-
man McAdoo will honor the club with his pres
euce Some fine talent has been engaged for
the occasion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
WANSRR,S FRIENDS 10 DANCE.

The wanser Independent Club held meeting,
last evening, and arrangements for the ball on
February 81, were completed NJ ayor wanser
will lead the grand march. a numoer of pro-
minent Republicans have been invited, aud the
committee has received acceptance from the
majority of them. Among those who have
signi1ed their intention to attend are:-John
Kean, Jr, and General E. Burd Grubb. The
dancing orders will have half tone picture of
Mayor Wanser on the outer cover.
John Dingwall will be floor manager, and will
be assisted by George Blaird and Robert F.
Marten.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
PlONEER DEMOCRATS MEET.

The Pioneer Democratic Association met at
Spaud & Spatz's Hail, Central avenue, last
evening, with Mr.. w illam Norton iu the chair.
After the regular routine business had been
transacted, John Connolly was elected to active
membership
The Committee on New Constitution and By
laws submitted a draft to be considered next
Thursday, at which time ball will be held at
PohImanu's Hail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
A VILE WRETCH Gagged.

fellow who described himself as Edward
FIannelly, a carpenter, of No. 376 Fifth street,
was arraigned before Justice o'Donnell this
morning charged with improper conduct. The
noon Flannely was acting Improperly In pres
ence of a number of women and children who
were picking coal near the Erie railroad tracks.
Justice O'Donnell remanded Flannelly until to-
morrow morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
G. r. PATERSON'S ILLNESS.

George R. Paterson, soda water manufac-
turer of West Newark venue lies dangerously
sick at his home. Last Monday Mr.. Paterson
was out in the rain and contracted severe
cold. 1t affected his system in such manner
as to cause large swelling on his side, just be-
low his chest. DR., L. Good, who attended him,
said this morning that he could not say exactly
what the trouble was, but that Mr.. Paterson is
dangerously Ill.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
TROMPsON'S TRIAL POSTPONED.
Duke Billy obtains Respite Until the
Legislature Adjourns.


Legislature Adjourns.
Special to The Jersey Citv Nesvs.
CAMDEN, Feb. II 1893. The trial of AS
semDlyman William j. Thompson, for
maintaining a race track at Gloucester
City, was again postponed yesterday
morning. The indictment against fhomp-
son was found at the May term of court
10 1892, and was twice before postponed.
Thompson's counsel, Mr.. Rex. made an
argument that the case go off on the
ground that the constitution has declared
that all members of the Legislature are
exempt from arrest while in performance
of duty, except when charged with the
crime OF treason or felony. Judge Garri-
son said in reply that, as a matter of law,
the constitutional section quoted did
not have any application to a case Of this
kind, bat was intended to prevent mem
bers Of the Legislature from being hsr-
rassed by the inception Of suits after elec-
tion.
Judge Garrison then conferred with
Lay Judges Gannt and Mcdowell, who
outvoted him, and the trial was post
poned.
Ky
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
SHE MISSED HER PoCKETBoOK.

Michael Regney of No. $50 Wilton street and
Joseph Horner of No. 24o Grand street are can
vassers. Yesterday afternoon they entered the
apartments of Mrs. Annie Lakewood, colored
woman at No. 3i5 Varick street. Shortly after
they left Mrs. Lakewood missed her pocket
book which contained SO. Detective Dalton ar
rested the pair later and this morning they were
arraigned before Justice O'Donneu aud COM
f,rt rio
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
NEW R. R. STATION FOR GREENYILLE

The Central Railroad Company will make
extensive improvements at the Greenville sta
tion this spring The old building which
served as o station for twenty years. will be
razed and handsome structure erected in its
stead. The new station will be very much like
the handsome one at Bergen Point, and will
cost over $4,000. The plans are now being
prepared, and the work will begin within a few
we
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
THE PAPAL JUBILEE.

The exclusive publication in THE JERSEY CRY
NEWS Of the programme that will be rendered
at the Papal jubilee services at the Academy Of
Music Sunday afternoon, has aroused consider
able interest and on all sides one hears Of ths
numbers that anticipate attendance The
Bishops address will be special effort and the
singi ing will be a rare musical treat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
HoBOKEN COWS HEALTHY.

At the meeting of the Hoboken Board Of
Health last night the Veterinary Surgeon, DR..
Dixon, reported that he had examined all the
stables in which more than one cow was stabbed
and found them all In good con iiton. Coun-
sellor Alex G. Y Young was appointed Counsel to
the Board
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17

These strictly high class cigarettes may cost
the dealer little more than ordinary trade
brands, but they are made from higher cost
tobacco than any other cigarette.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
WORK, LEAVE, OR GET LlCKED.
Special to The JERSEY City Nelcs.

Special to The jersey City Nelcs.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. II, 1s93.-The village Of
Old Bridge. about twelve miles south of this
city, is excited over an alarm of white caps. On
Sunday night notice to go to work or get
ready TO be whipped was posted upon one man S
door, and since, several other notices have been
posted on the doors of those who have for some
time past led an idle life. One Of these notices
read
Work, leave, or take licking inside of forty
eight hours -
All the notices are signed White Caps.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
GRAND LODGE <. OF P. ADJOURNs.
Sueciol to HE ,Jerssu Cltu Ne,rs

Special to The JeTssu CLtD NelCs.
TRENTON. Feb. II, 1s93.-The Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias concluded its work yesterday
afternoon. There was a large attendance and
the Grand Lodge degree was given to $50 Sir
Knights. There was number of amendments
made TO the constitution and bylaws. The
salary of George Pierson, Keeper of the Records
and Seal. was Increased 500. Supreme Chan
celior W. W. Blackwell, or Kentucky installed
all the officers and gave an exposition of the
new ritual Of the order adopted by the Supreme
Lodge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
THE FARRELL INSANITY CASE.

Chancellor McGill heard the summing up to-
day over the petition of Frank Farrell for an in
QUESTION of lunacy for his brother, William W !.
Farrell of Atlantic City. H. NJ Drake of Cam :
den opened for the petitioner, and Samuel H.
Grey of Atlantic City followed for the respond
ent. Ex-Secretary of the Navy Robson will
speak next for the petitioner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
SIMPSONS SECOND MURDERER.

John Heslin was today arraigned In the Court
of Oyer and Terniner on an indictment charg-
ing him with the murder of Adoph Schmidt on
New Years Day. Heslin asked the Court to as
him, and the Court said it would consider the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
GENERAL DONNELLY TO BE MARSHAL.

A letter was received by Congressman elect
Fielder, yesterday, from General McMahon,
Grand Marshal of the inaugural procession,
when President Cleveland will take office, to the
effect that Geueral Donnelly will be substituted
for Mr.. Fielder as Marshal Of the New Jersey
Division of the procession. This change was
made at the earnest solicitation of Mr.. Fielder.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
A FIVE MILLION DOLLAR CONCERN.
Special to the Jersey Citp Ne,vs.

TRENTON, Feb. II. 1893 The New England
Street Railway Company Incorporated yesterday
with S5,o0O,o0o capital They will lease, build
and operate railroads all over the United States.
The incorporators are Albion B. Turner, New
ton Mass, Is shares; Albert G. Pond, Boston,
Is. and James B. Dill, East Orange. 10.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
FREMONT REPUBLICAN CLUBS STAG.

The Fremont Republican Club will give stag
reception and smoker next Thursday evening.
Recitatons musical selections and other enter
tainments will be furnished by the artists in the
cub, and the affair promises to be great sue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
weather indications

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1s93.-Weather indi-
cations for twenty -four hours for Eastern New
York, New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
Generally warmer. and from cloudy to partly
cloudy, preceded by snow and rain, with dam
gerous winds on the coasts.
EIa..4.aatt,. Hl.ar...a..aakax
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS.

The Grand Jury, lale yesterday afternoon,
presented fifteen indictments to the Court The
cases were all OF minor importancs excepting
the indictment OF john Heslin for homicide.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
MONMOUTHs DISORDERLY HOUSE.
Special to The jersey city Netos.

FREEHOLD, Feb. II, 1S93.- The Monmouth
county Grand Jury came into court yesterday
with an indictment against the Monmouth Park
Association charging the officials with keeping a
disorderly house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
SIXTH DISTRICT REPuBLIoANs.

The Sixth District Republican Committee win
hold an important meeting this evening at the
Minkakwa Club rooms, on Ocean avenue,
Greenyille.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
Major,s Cemept is the stronoeat.

For repairing china. glassware, meer-
schaums, vases, ETC., at l5 and % cents per
bottle. At all druggists or by mail. A. Ma
1or Cement Company, New York city.*s%
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17
no Dime sntisfaetorlIy

man needs a package of Old Dominion
Cigarettes. A sweet and pure smoke. Pho
tograph In each package.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17

Why Hawaii Desires Annexation.
Old Dominion Cigarettes could be mora
easily obtained. Photograph in package.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-17


For real estate Advertisements see Sec
ond PGge.
william H. Green aud wife to Hugh NJ. Wilkie
for So, 500 property on the westerly side of WAL
nut street, 125 feet from Woodland avenue in
Kearny.
Charles Fall of Hoboken to Frank Ryszizyns1is
for $4,000, lot and premises in Hoboken, on the
northerly side of Washington street, i61 feet
southerly from the southwest corner Of Thir-
teeuth street
William Brnkerhoff to Thomas Kinds, for
$4,000, lot and premises on the northeasterly
side of Bergen avenue, IA feet southwesterly
from Belmont avenue lying between the pro-
perty of the Clifford estate and First Presbyter-
ian Church.
Arthur Setz to Vincenzo Cattoggio of New
York. for S19, l00 lot and premises on the west
ery side of Washington street, III feet from the
northwesterly corner of Twelfth street, in Ho-
boken
George W. Wright to Hannah T. Cassidy for.
5000, lots g. 10, II, IL, ID and IA, in block 12s,
in Hoboken
Arthur Barber to Henry A. Barber for 81,
lot rs. on the easterly side of Monticello ave-
nue.. ffty-one feet south of Fairview avenue.
Henry Barber to Mary E. Watson, above de-
scribed property for $500.
Catharine Harmon TO August Probst for
ST. 000 lot AZ In block 10, the southery side Of
Grove street.