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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
A schemer

NslliO-"That was a mean trick Jack played me.
all the samen'
Willie-'Wha was it?''
Negligible proposed Christmas eve. so that the
engagement ring would do for q Christra as gift.
And icouldn't say no. you know, because ia that
case he Wouldn't have given me anything at ALL
Puck.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
Arlington GENET ~,

Lot and graves cared for by Cemetery Asso-
citation. No assessments, moderate prices, per-
feet title. Four aud a half miles from Court
House; IA minutes by rail from Erie Depot.
Office over Provident Savings Bank, a3g Wash
ngton steets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
BOARD OF
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.

FCSuldl injecting u LuC DOdlu VI AlQGI-
men Of Jersey City at the Aldermanic Cham
The roll was called at $40 O'Clock PM.
Present-President Simpson and Alder
men Day. Dusenbery, Farley, Kelly, Mar
tin and Salinger
Aldermen Lahey and McCoobery were
quently appeared and took their seats.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Fleming, Hill, Kaiser
and Norton.
The minutes of the regular meeting of
the 10th inst. were approved as printed in
manual form.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, ETC.
Petitions, ETC., were presented, received
and disposed of as follows:
Petition of George Enrich:
For assignment of certificate of sale held
by city under chapter 112, laws of 1886. Il
Referred to Committee on Finance.
One () application for restaurant license
and thirteen (13} applications for transfer of
restaurant license. p
(See reports subsequently made.)
Referred to Committee on Excise.
Thirteen (13) applications for ~peddlers'
licenses. Jsts&
One D application for public porter's
One ID application for junk shop license,
One ~ application for transfer of junk
license.
#(See reports subsequently made.)
Referred to Committee on Trade Ii
censes. -
PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
Claims were presented, received and dis
posed of as follows:
OF Braden & McIlvaney, Sill. 90; N. Y.
& n. J.. Tel. Co., $1.05. IA
Referred to Committee on Aims,
OF United Gas Improvement Company,
SIS. rs and S18. 80.
Referred to Committee on Baths and
Armories.
OF John H, Masker, $96.
Referred to Committee on District
Courts.
OF Evening Journal Association, 500 20,
| $23. 10; Jersey City Printing CO., $31. so;
N. Y. & N. =. Tel. Co., So. So; Western.
Union Tel. Co., 81.
Referred to Committee on Printing, Sta
tionery and Supplies.
alderman Lahey appeared and took his
seat
OFFICERS COMMUNICATIONS.
Report of the Inspector of buildings for
September, 1898, showing the number of
permits granted for the erection of new
buildings in Jersey City, valued as follows,
was presented, received and ordered filed:
First District. .......... 2 S 175
Second District. ..,.... 1 200
Third District ........ 6 TIC
Fourth District. .........15 10, 1862
Fifth District. ...........15 39,57a
| Sixth District. ,.........41 1929
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
Communication from the Superintendent.
JERSEY Cry, Oct. %, 1893.

To the Board of Fire Commissioners:
Gentlemen:-I respectfully report that
James Doyle, Driver of Engine Company
No. l and detailed to Hook and Ladder
Company No. 1, died at 2:55 o'clock A. NJ.
October 20, thereby creating a vacancy of
Driver in Engine Company No. 1. His
funeral took place Monday, October %, and
was attended by the usual detail of members
of the Department.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
N. %eoWPERTHWAIT & 60.
Athletic Arena.

the distance at this wsy of going inside OF the
two minute mark. The OLD record held by Tyls I
WAS 2 % 2h -. |.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10

SCORE BY FRAMES
Y. NJ. Z. A. LEAGUE.

Klikow IA PSI 433 500 745 o. 1864 1915 1897 1871
Boyd. Isl 500 46l 500 III 500 1884 1I96 134S 1867
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10

The Usual Stny In Paris.
yisitor-'Did you stay long In ParfsY,
Little Giri-'N ON, only Jus long enough To oct
90 we could say 'Paree' real natural"-Stree and
The morning call., 1893-12-09
PIONEER BANKER.
N. d. RideOut Carved Out
His Own Fortune.
Now Prepared to Enjoy the Fruits of
His Labor Free From Busi-
ness Cares.

The dispatch from Sacramento which ap-
peared in The CALL yesterday, wherein 1t was
stated that n. ID. Rideout had disposed of his
interest in the california State Bank, set some
Of the oid-timers talking.
he story of Mr.. Rideouts business career
has some OF the elements OF romance. Arriving &
in the State In 1850, he experienced the vicis-
siiudes incident TO the life OF the average
young man without money. Undaunted, how
ever, by lack of means. Mr.. Rideout accepted a
very humble position In a restaurant that In
those days was dlgnifed by being termed a
hotel. Saving a little money, be dritted into
the mining districts and experienced the varied
fortunes of the average gold-seeker.
Some small speculations in land brought a
better return and proved to be the first step on
the ladder of prosperity. With increasing re-
sources he brancbed out in various ways. He
bought and sold not only land but merchandise,
and laid firm foundations for the fortune that
came to him later. The lack Of banking faci-
ties suggested 10 Mr.. Rldeout new sphere OF
enterprise. and soon after he established him
self at Marysville as private banker SO sue
cessful did the bank prove that its history In a
large measure is the history of the town. AS
time passed his banking interests were ex-
tended 10 Oroville, Chico. Sacramento, and
lastly to San francisco, he being interested IN
the deStinies of The London and San Francisco
Bank on California street.
While Mr.. Rideout's life has been one OF
ever increasing business activity he found re-
lief in the quiet OF home. While not given
much 10 social pleasures he found all the re-
taxation he either needed or desired with his
family at the beautifully appointed residence
on Washington street. His son, n. ID. Rdeout
Jr., is manag OF the bank at Marysville, and
consequently the care of that Institution has
been lifted from his shoulders. A. A. Abbott
a nephew, has been cashier of the California
State Bank at Sacramento, and Will, it Is said,
retain that position under the new order of
things.
There Is every reason, really, why Mr.. Ride
out should relieve himself OF some Of the cares
that wide and dive sifed interest always en-
tail He has arrived at an age when he Is
fairly entitled to lie back and enjoy the fruits
of his labors, and leave to younger hands and
heads the duty OF carrying on the work which
he inaugurated with so much ardor In the early
fities.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
THE CLARA MATTHEWS CASE
Testimony in the Trial of DIR. Won
Werthern.

Tho twelfth juror wanted to complete the
panel was quickly obtained In Judge Belcher's
court yesterday morning. and the trial OF DR..
Joseph Won Werthern, charged with tue muir
der Of Clara Matthews. was commenced.
Assistant District Attorney Peixotto con-
Quoted The prosecution. while H. c. McPlke
represented the prisoner.
MIR. Peix0tto made his opening statement 20
the Jury, in which he contended that the de-
ceased came TO her death by the direct instru-
mentality of the defendant, and he asked for q
verdict Of murder In he second degree.
The first witness called was j. b. Lands, who
stated that he knew Clara Matthews very we'll
In Lincoln, Placer County, where she was en-
pioyed as housckeeper TO bis father. She
seemed always healthy and OF good spirits. In
cross-examinat!on Mr.. McPike showed his
hand for the defense by asking the witness
QUE stions relaliDgt 10 the dead girls household
duties with a view OF proving that she was
physically hurt before she came TO San Fran.
cisco for treatment.
Mrs. Ann Long, who keeps a rooming house
at 816 Mission street, testified that Harry Gray
engaged q room for a week at her house and
brought there young lady, whom ne intro
duced as his wife, and whom the witness identi-
fed as the deceased girl. sirs. Longs testi-
moDy was corrObOrated by her daughter, Mrs.
Charlswortn, after which the case went over
till Monday.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
A FREE HOSPITAL.
Mrs. z. 6. JOhnSOn'S
Noble Bequest.
Her Will Is Understood to En-.
dow an Institution for Poor
Women and Children.

Shortly after the funeral of Mrs, f. c. John
son her will was read by Attorney j. NJ. Taylor
In the presence of Executor Benjamin Bangs
and few Ol her Interested persons Mrs. john
son died last Sunday at her country home,
Buena Vista Park. Sonoma County. The es-
tate consists OF valuable real estate in this city
and in other parts OF the State, besides art
treasures and other valuable personal prop
erty, the aggregate being roughly estimated by
the executor at over S3,000000.
A notable feature OF the Will is The starting
OF an endowment fund for a free hospital for
women and children. This was one of the pet
projects of Mrs johnson, who hoped TO see 1t
realized In her lifetime. Her aim was not self
GlorincaIiOn, but on the other hand TO make
the constitution so elastic tnat IL would be ca
pable of ceving subsequent donations or be-
quests OF the generous Tor a permanent institu-
tiOn OF practical charity.
With this idea she consulted her attorney. J.
M. Taylor, and her physician, Dr. Luke Robin
son, as long as i've years ago, aud by hem a
constitution and bylaws incorporating this
main idea of establishing the nucleus of an
endowment Were drawn up. The hospital was
TO be entirely free a1d open 10 poor sick women
and children of all nationalilies, creeds or de-
nominations.
The hospital was TO be under the practical
charge OF the hospital sisters OF ST. Vincent de
Paul. 1t was TO be managed by board OF
clergy, business men and doctors. Archbishop
Riordan aud DR.. Luxe Robinson were asked
and consented TO serle, and the latter completed
the list by suggesting Secretary r. j. Tobln of
the Hibetnia Bank, DR.. w. s. Thorne and DIR.
Cornelius f. Buckley.
The hospital was 10 be called "Mary's Help
Hospital" and Mrs. JOhnson's intention was 10
build an iDsli ution either on her CasIrO-street
lots near the Italian Hospital or on some
property she possessed near Golden Gate
Park. In either ease the building WAS TO be
credit to San Francisco both architecturaIly
and from medical standpoint. She always
insisted, for instance, on Inc absolute necessity
for an antlseptic operating-room and a CON-
piete equipment of the most modern appliances
known 10 therapeutic scieuce.
Mrs. Johnson's nearest relatives are three
sisters aud a brother. Two sisters, Mrs. X. B.
kellogg and Mrs. Henry. reside In this city.
Her other sister. Mrs. Dillaye. ana brother,
Mr.. Birdsall. live In the Eastern States. Mrs.
johnson h1d number of more remote connec-
tions. including nrphews ana nece>.
The late Mrs. johnson. beside her charitable
inclination, possessed a fine perce D ion of art
specially as expressed in paintings. She pos
sess a valuable collection OF canvasss aud
at one time IL was thought TO be her intention
to endow an art gallery. 1t is said, however
that such wish forms no part of the 20
visions or the WILL which will probably be filed
shortly.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
FOR A FLORAL EXHIBIT.
The California State Florists Con-
slider the Matter

slider the Matter.
letter from Emery E. Smith was read at the
monthly meeting of the California State Floral
society yesterday, asking The co-oI GRAFTON OF
that body IN making floral exhibit worthy Of
this STATE at the fort hcoming MdwiuIer taIr.
1--WE very much d. sire the hearty assistance
OF the society,"" the letter said, land we suggest
that strong committee be appointed 10 work
with us, the society having all due credit. At
present the idea is to have a series OF shows,
sueh as pansles, roses, pelargoniums, carnations,
ETC., but the eXacI plan has not yet been def
niieiy determined. Carl urdy will conduct
the wild flower exhibit, which will be kept up
for three or four months. He will, of course
want donations Of wild v rieties for this"
By the unanimous desire OF the members
present, the letter was placed in The hands of
instructions TO answer It as he saw fit.
Other business transacted at the meeting was
the nomination OF ofncers TO be voted for at the
January meeting. The following were nomin-
at d: For president, E. j. Wickson; vice.
president, Mrs. HodgkinsOn; secretary, L. S.
Aiken and Miss Bailey; treasurer, John Hiu-
kle; accountant, Miss Bailey; board OF direc-
tors-Mrs. Smythe, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Babcock,
Mrs. Rudolph, and Misses Barris, Brandt, S. A.
Miller, Keblner and c. McGo owan.
A discussion upon ferns and roses followed.
G. McGowauaeXhiblted variegated magnolia,
stating that he had never heard of another such
blossom. taisonia, or passion vine, was
shown from llant 10 months old, which had
made growth of 22o ell.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
THE O'NEIL TRIAL.
Attorney c. c. Hamilton Speaks for
the Defense.

"Take little cunning and little cheek ana
you get a policeman" Such cunning words
were evolved from the brain OF Attorney Z. Z.
Hamilton of O. kland in his opening speech for
The defense In the trial of Martin O'Neil.
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Kate Critics.
Mr.. Hamilton occupied the greater part OF
the day with his address and dii ected good
deal OF abuse against the police force OF this
city. Officer Cook he described as woud-be
detective and "hyeua." He charac eriZed the
whole proceedings against ONeil as police
persecution, aud he charged the jury not TO ac-
cept evidence against his client that was at
best circumstantial and therefore most unreli-
able.
The medical testimony in the case was dwelt
on at great length by MIR. Hamilton and Ii was
contended for the defense that the expert wilt
nesses called had demOnstratrd beyond doubt
that IL would have been physically impossible
for O'Neil to have inflicted such injuries were
discovered on Mrs. Critics. Everything tended
TO show that Mrs. Critics Inflicted the injuries
upon herself
Mr.. Hamilton occupied the days session and
the case was ihen continued until Monday.
when Carroll Cook will deliver supplementary
speech for the defense.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
ANOTHER STRAW BOND.
Billy Fitzgerald Is Arrested for Per-
iury

william T. Fitzgerald. who Is better known
as "Blly" Fitzgerald In the ward where he is q
shining political STAR was arrested yesterday
by Officer Allen and Cleary on warrant
charging him with perjury. The warrant was
I ssued some time ago on q complaint sworn to
by Clerk FaTren OF Police Court A. but for some
reason was not served until yesterday.
Ii Is another straw-boDd case. According to
the complaint saloon keeper was arrested las
May for selling liquor to a minor, and FiZger-
aid and pal went To him In jail. lold him they
could "fx' ihe case for $40 and that it would
not cause him any more trouble.
He paid them the money and they went TO
Clerk Farren and got bond for 5000 FItzeer-
aid swearing that he owned certain property.
A few days later the bond W as forfeited, and
when the matter was looked up the warrant
was issued.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
THE SAME OLD STORY.
How Some People and Their Money
Are Parted.

James Caldwell, young man from the
country, was taking in the sights on ''Fakirs'
Row" yesterday, when lie drfted into the
museum in the basement at 1877 Market street.
and, after sizing up The free part of the show,
paid 20 cents TO see the rest Of It.
When he had feasted his eyes on the "beau-
ties" on exhibition IN the back room, his atten-
tion was directed 10 a game where ne could
WIN back his quarter, and he put up SO for the
privilege of striking a bolt which throws up a
roo carrying an Index, and the number pointed
10 by The index corresponds 10 the prizes in a
case connected with the machine.
After he had struck sos worth and was still
striking blanks he went out ana sought an
officer, 10 whom he told his tale OF woe A
warrant was subsequently sworn out and John
Flemming who is connected with The place,
was arrested.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
His Money Gone.

Frederick Connell. Frank Holland and Albert
Leak were arrested yesterday on warrants
and booked at the City Prison on a charge of
graud larceny.
About two weeks ago Connell and Holland
plch ed up John Condor on the street, and to
perform br0therlv act they took him nIo a
clearinghouse 1t 712 Kearny street and put
him TO bed. Leak was employed In the lodg-
the pair lie had S490. but when he walked up
next morning he found only $40 IN greenbacks,
which he had carried in his shoe. The matter
was reported 10 the police. and the arrests
were made yesterday.
The morning call., 1893-12-09

says he hid closed his store ard was going
home when lie was attacked by TWO men who
beat him, and after overpOweriDg him took
Sl25 which he was carrying In his pocket, be-
sides SOM valuable jewelry.
Louis Martinez of PIT Broadway was struck
IN the face with a cobblestone walking along
the street near his home. at an early nour yes
ierday morning. q e was taken TO the Receiv-
ing Hospital, where bis injuries were attended
to. There is no clew to the persons making the
Attack
The morning call., 1893-12-09
A CHRISTMAS SPOILED.
Two Men Arrested for Cutting Down
- Pine Trees

2 Edward Hayes and Otto John were arrested
in, -Buena Vista Park yesterday, where they
were bnsily engaged in cutting down pines.
which were destined TO serve as Christmas
trees. It IS said hat the men were In The EN-
ploy OF Mission-street q ocer, and that he was
taking this method OF preparing for the holiday
trade.
The men were charged with violating park
ordinance, and the case was continued until
Monday.
The morning call., 1893-12-09

nesses examined were Deputy Sberiffs John
O'Bren and James McTierney, stationed at
the County Jail; Charles Coy and Emil Engel-
berg. jurors in the Curtis trial; John Wack,
Juror who was excused fIom duty at the trial,
and Captain Fitzpatrick. In charge OF the
County Jail. Tne investigation Is not YET
closed.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
Sandbagged and Robbed.

John j. Cronah, grocer at 351 Jessie street,
was taken to the Receiving Hospital about
2 O'Clock yesterday morning, with i've wounds
about The head and face. which had been made
win "blackjack" or similar weapon. Cronan
The morning call., 1893-12-09
The Jury Bribers.

The Grand Jury r. sumed the investigation of
ch argos against Frank McMauus and Senator
w. j. Dunn for jury bribing in the recent trial
OF NJ. B. Curtis yesterday afternoon. The wit
The morning call., 1893-12-09

90 lbs. New Zante Currants for 81; all gro
ceries; reduced. Sbarboro &Co., 53l Washing
ton street. Send for catalogue
The morning call., 1893-12-09

The Edison Light and Power Company at
tached the store of Metz & Co, at 1912 Market
street yesterday for S168 so. The amount repre-
sen ing a claim for light furnished.
The morning call., 1893-12-09

THOUSANDS of Christmas cards, wild flowers.
mosses and souvenirs. at SanDorn & VaiPs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-11
order - 10 The adjudieasios and fixing II
1afa~ NJ reoasoa1.

order - 10 The adjudicasioa and fixing II
rates Of peassons:
Fsns-A claim ios . psasion un1H tbe sssosd
ssetion OF the ses Of Jans 2. 1880, can only b
Allowed upou proof Of meatsi % physieal Dis
ehi,ssy OF . permanent character. NOS he rssuis
OF sas csaauanss ova vicious hsbtss. isespac1-
ssssae him from IL performances OF mammal
fssns In ssca 6egve - % ssndor him rnaoae
20 earn support
ssecod-So specific injury % disability can.
- szca. have . psusionabis rating uades that
set, nor b cocss1sred osherwise than that II e.
feefs tire incspaessy Of The claimant 70 perform
ord mary manual labor.
T:stsd-PYoos that the disability II not the ~
salt Of the claimants vicious habsss 10 requis-
i.s, therefore the causes and efscumstAncee o.
the origin OF the disability should Be shown ~
evidence furrished in support Of the claim soe
. pHnsicn. - Tar - caa - done, b. any pefDons
o:hsY than the claimant
F$sursh--To give the claimant . penssouaoie
ssassss usdey this oct, bic disability must Be
saca 10 incssscisAse him from the perform
aacs Of maouAs labor in such degree - 20 rem
der him unable 20 earn his support
fns the act recognizes the differences In the
eeztee Of such reasonable disability. giving
81 Der month in case OF the greatest and % per
motsth in the case of the lowest degree, OF
suea reasonable disability rendering the
claimant unable 70 earn support By
snsssuai labor. Il also provides for
intermediate ratings propostioned 70 inferno
diAte degrees Of suc0 pensionsbie disability. The
proper ratings under this oct viii, therefore. b
maze according 20 such rules for rating - the
r1e'fscai referee shall prescribe, subject 70 the
approval OF the commissioners.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-11

The Council 60 Purchase Enxines Z
Light Plant--GPOwth Of Schools.

The Council TO Purchase Enxines For
Light Plant--Growth Of Schools.
CHEHALIs, June l0.-[Spccial. The city
council has at last decided that it would
be more economical for the city to own
and operate = power plant in connection
with its electric light plant than to pay
rent. Heretofore this item has amounted
to 1910 a month. The council calculates
that engines and boilers capable of fur
nishing sufficient power can be operated
for 81 . day at tho outside, including
interest On the debt that will
have to be incurred. This will
make net saving to the city of 500 q
month. Messrs. Gingrich. Gable and
Goethe were appointed purchasing COM
mittee At the last meeting and have called
for bids. II the expectation of the council
is realized the light plant will be paying
expenses from the time the new arrange
ment goes into effect, and in the winter
season. when the demand for lights is
greater. will be source OF revenue.
The Lewis County Fair Association has
begun the work of preparing for the ex-
hibition much earlier than usual The
date for holding the fair has been fixed for
the first week in October. 1t is the inten-
ton OF the management to make 1t sur
pass any fair held in former wears.
Although it is only five years since the
people of Chehaiis built AN eight-room
schoolhouse. which was looked upon then
as plenty large enough TO satisfy all de-
mands for the next seven years, so rapid
has been the growth OF the city that an
other building rs large as the frs, must be
erected Immediately To provide for the
children now in attendance. The an
nuai school election occurs next Monday.
and besides selecting director
TO I'LL the place Of Mr.. Montgomery, whose
term has expired. the patrons Of the
schools will DC called upon to choose site
Tor the new building. and proposition
for bonding the district will he prepared.
The assessed valuation of The district this
year ia about Ssyl 0oo. the Indebtedness IA
comparatively light and the sentiment
now appears 20 favor q liberal policy in
ali school matters
The statement of tho Commercial State
bank, pgblisGea tins week, is a i!at,erine
one The amount OF cash on hand is even
greater than that required by conserva
tive rules 81 the business. The deposits Of
the institution are about $4,000 greater
than at the time OF the last years state.
meat
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-11

DrBrouE. Juno l0.-There was q rain
storm today which was the severest in
years. two and a half inches falling within
thee hours. The full force Of the flood
wis not manifest until nearly noon. when
the streets were a running river and
everything movable was being carried
wsth the current. Scores of houses in the
fist portion of the city were inundated,
sidewalks washed away. streets torn up
ard sewers burst. A rough estimate
places the loss in tho city at $4,000.
Near Rockdale two buildings were swept
from their foundations. Mrs. Pines and
tr: children and another woman occupied
one Of the houses and they rushed toxthe
se.,ond story when the food came and
wire rescued after IL subsidized. The rail
reads suffered severely between Julien and
Dubuque on the Illinois Central, and there
ais five washouts that will require several
days TO I'LL. Washouis are also reported
oH other roads and all the trains are
several hours behind time in consequence.
Reports from the country arc to the effect
that many bridges were washed away and
g:eat damage done TO crops.