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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

in Ahe public schools have more recently
honored inc with the highest gift in their dis
posal by eiectinE me to the presidency of the
Jersey City Teachers Club. With our honorei
State superintendent, DR.. Poland. with our res
pected city superintendent, Henry Snyder.
A: NJ, and With the learned principal OF the
Hign School, DR.. Sweeny, not only have my
official relations been OF the pleasantest, but
warm personal friendships have sprung up ard
continued unb.oken, while my intercourse with
such members of the Board as / have had oc-
casion to meet has proved uniformly pleasant.
Taking this opportunity to express my regrets
at parting, and to bid a cordial farewell to
students, teachers and members of the Board,
l have the honor to be. dear sir.
Very truly. yours,
WILLIAM ]. EcKoFE.
The only applicant for the vacant
position was that of Minna Herzog, OF
No. 80 West Sixtleth street. New York.
A second batch of school census claims
were ordered paid. They are those of
John Dale. $34I. 40. Phillip Muldoon,
S236-80; Fred. Nissan, S179.70: Louis II.
Vu!tee. SLIP. 70.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
A WATER BICYCLE.
A Hoboken Man VIII Try His Invention
T0pfoIt

A Hoboken Man VIII Try His Tnvention
Tonight.
Mr.. G. G. Spenglsr of No. 93s Willow
avenue. Hoboken. has invented and pat
ented a water bicycle, ana he declares
the intel ton OF launching it tonight in
the presencs of Commodore Ketcham OF
the New Jersey Yacht Club. and other
prominent boatnien.
Tine boat Is u very novel one, but it is
feared that its liuachiug will not be the
success that the inventor anticipates.
The prope!ling power OF the machine is
the same as that of a bicycle, with saddle
aud pedal, aud It's body is III the form OF
a catamaran. 10 navigate it a
person gets into a boat and
works the pedals as in a safety bicycle.
There are chains leading down between
the hulls OF tie ~catanlaran, aud py these
means the screw is revolved. Tne boat
will be lowed into miastream tonight,
u MIR. Spengler will get Into it, auu
Try to demonstrate It's safety aud speed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
INSANE MAN TAKEN AWAY.

This morning Mrs. Crowley the wife of Dem
mis- Crowley, the BROOKLYN man who attempt ed
to commit suicide by jnmping from a Hcboken
ferry boat. called on Recorder McDonough, ac-
companied by an officer from the Fiatbush III
sane Asylum. At present Crowley is confined
at the Hudson County JAN. DR.. Converse has
adjudged h i'm insane, but owing TO the fact that
he was a nonresident DR.. Converse has refused
to commit him to Snake Hill.
Mrs. Crowley and the officer from Flatbush
Asy YUM asked Recorder McDonough to issue q
discharge from the Jail, and said that they
would take the patient TO Brooklyn. Recorder
McDonough issued the discharge. and the
couple left for the County Jail. Crowley will
be taken to Brooklyn today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
4 FLIMSY EXCUSE.
President Madden's Actions
Belle His Words His
Colleagues Say
Nothing.

The three members OF the Board of
awarded The great bulk OF the asphalt
paving to be done in the city during the
coming year with the liquor license
money set aside for special street pur
poses 10 the highest bidder, were not in
cIined TO discuss the award this morn
log.
President Madden still maintains, as
do his colleagues. that the Barber Com
pany's work has been tried in other cities
and has been found entirely salts
factory. He says further that
in view of the fact that
the work performed by the Trinidad Com
pany in Albany WAS unsatisfactory he
does not propose having the city spend
a large sum of money for asphalt paving
anu then havs bad streets.
NOT CONSISTENT. SAYS DUGAN.
Commissioners DuEan, who opposes
the award on the ground that it is Illegal
and principally because the prices of the
Barber Company are higher than those
OF tie Trinidad Company, said:-
IF tho Triuidad Gompany's work is
not as good as the BARRIERS then why
should any members of our board want
to give The company any work at all. II
the pavement they lay is not good we
don't wanta any Of It. but it Is not con-
sistent for the members to condemn
the Trinidad Company's work aud
turn round aud immedi ttely award them
the work of laying their asphalt in soma
of u principal thorougnfares. don't
care III does the work. but the lowest
bidder must get the contract, 1 will
never agree 10 allow the Barber Com
pany to do the work awarded them"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

new study and consideration of the
subject by the Street and Water Com
missioners.
And 10Y comes the villainy of the
Street and Water Commissioners.
The law requires that a veto from the
Mayor a only be received at a regu-
lar meeting, and may not be acted
upon until the next regular meeting.
The plain purpose is to afford time
for further hearing, consideration and
protest by citizens.
To comply with the letter and out
rage the spirit OF the law, the Com
missioners who make up our Street
and Water Board have adjourned the
regular meeting of last Monday from
day to day. and at last until 9 o'clock
next Monday morning. The general
belief is that they will at that time
receive the Mayors veto, and lay it
over according to law" to the next
regular meeting. which begins at II
o'clock on the same day, or just two
hours later.
1t may be that this ~atrocity is not
really contemplated. Let us hope
for the honor of the city that it is
not; but assuredly the circumstances
are horribly suspicious.
If it is done, it is more than likely
that the ordinance will be invalid,
the interval between the reception of
the veto and action upon it being a
plain evasion of the law.
But, if it is done, that action will
be enough to send every participant
to State Prison. 1t will assuredly
constitute a clear case of malfeasance
in office. The act will be in itself a
strong presumptive circumstantial
proof of bribery. 1t is not recon
cilable with common sense that such
a IRIS could result from honest
motives.
The eyes of the whole city will be
upon this Board on Monday morning.
New Jersey has been. is. and will be a Demo-
cratic State Paterson Guardian.
Then what does the party want Of this in
famous Assembly gerrYmander. under which q
Democratic vote is made to count for about two
Republican votes9-Stute Gazette.
Well, if the State is not Democratic,
why don't you elect your governors
The ''gerrymander" can't reach you
L.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
JANIlOR DUFF BOUNCED
The Board Of Education
Appoints Charles Stuhr
to Succeed Him.
vREELAND GETS THE SALARY
Professor Eckoff Resigns-James
D. Dillingham; President of
School No. 25.
vREELAND GETS THE SALARY

The Board Of Education held a special
Of Education Alvin Fl. Graf is still at
Sea Grit. In his absence Janitor Sutton
was made Clerk pro tenn. Director Baily
was absent. Before the board adjourned
it appointed James d. Dillingham;. of
Toms River, principal of the new school
Ne. IS. in Zabriskie street: bounced
Thorn as Duff, the Democratic janitor Of
No. z School. in the elevator district. on a
charge of being absent without leave,
and appointed in his stead Charles Stuhr,
a Republican; ordered paid salary
amounting to 5000 to Garrett Vresland,
Jr., whose appointment as Janitor of No.
"a School was certioraried by Robert
O'Rourke, who was dismissed on a
charge of incompetency. and accepted
the resignation Of Professor William j.
Eckoff, Professor of German in the H Ugh
School, who has accepted the chair OF
philosophy in the State University Of
Colorado.
vREELAND GET THE SALARY.
The resolution ordering paid the sum
Of $500 for salary due Garrett Vreeland.
Jr., was In accordance with the advice of
Corporation Counsel Edwards. as til
Supreme Court dectded uhfaYorably to
O'Rourke. O'Rourke, however, per-
formed the work for which Vreaiand is
to be paid. The Corporation Counsel
letter, in response to Che inquiry OF the
President of the Board. is as follows
John N. Jenes, Esq. President of the Board
of Education, of JeTSey City,
DEAR SIR:-l have your letter of inquiry as to
the salary due Carrot Vreeland, Jr.. as janitor
Of School No. "a. Mr.. Vreeland was appointed
on September ~, t6J2 as janitor to succeed
Robert O'Rourke, to taks effect Ssptemhsr 81,
1892; OtRourke took the caSe to the Supreme
Court on certiorar and remained in posse ssioa.
In June, 1898 the case was decided against
O'Rourke, whereupon Vreeland entered upon
the duties of his appointment. During the
dispute upon my advice the board refused to
pay O'Rourke.
l advise you that yreeland is entitled to the
salary of the Office from October l., 1872, to
date. That portion of the salary from October
i, 1892. to June /, 1893. should only b. paid upon
his giving a refunding bond with suresfes for
the return of the m ,ney IN case the case should
be repealed and reversed. From June l to
date no such bond is necessary. / inclosa tbs
form of the resolution for the pay during tho
disputed term. leaving the amount blank. This
can be passed at any ttfns. Sinc4 Jdna /, 1888,
he can be paid in the ordinary way.
Respectfully submitted,
WV. D. EDWARDS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
ROOMS 10 LET.


FIRST FLOOR, FIVE ROOMS; HANDSOME
4 Queen Anne House, a lovely home; bath, ali
improvements. Pretty cottage. ell ht rooms; city
water. Enquire IS SIP avenue. Immediate posses
sion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
MASON WORK.


4. NASH g. CO.. Ma. 2B4 VIII On street.
artificial stone of every description, plain aud
ornamental sidswalks watertight cellars, plain
and ornamental piastering and general mason
work. All work guaranteed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
SATURDAY. AUGUST 10. 1899.
The Consolidated o rdinance

THIS paper is Democratic an principles and il
Independent in its vieies on all local questions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
Evil Communlcation.

A man had a great quarrel with his wife and
the neighbors were somewhat astounded. "Un-
til / married her. . he exclaimed, ssshe was the
incest thing In the world.-Atchsson Giobs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
B. & L. NEWS.

The receipts at the meeting. Thursday night,
of the Farlpoupt Building aud Loan Associa-
ton were Sis6,os; Home, SSa8. 80, and c5hlmer-
cial, &33f.54.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

THE Journal has resumed its old
and congenial practice of taking to
bolster up its waning circulation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

Court variok No. S.0s7, which made such a
creditabla showing ut Newark on Foresters's
Day initiated two more candidates at it's meet
ing 10 the Fischer building last evening, Saw
eral proposals for membership were also re-
ceived.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

The annual picnic of thu Hancock Associa-
ton composed OF snbs OF Hancock Lodge
~. rs. s q Z, e. poaisnana's on Thnrsiay
financially. and all the mem ,eFs are ~ju5ilant
thereat. The various committees deserve much
credit for the agreeable manner IN which the
duties asstgned thSm were performed. Morris
Fox was faoor. manager. assisted By iona Buck.
The Floor CJmIaitsse were:-Pass Chancellor
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
Weak and Poor

In flesh, had a cough all the time, and sometimes
I could not lie down for I was 30 distressed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
HUNDREDS HOMELESS.
DEEP WATER IN THE STREETS OF
QUEENSLAND TOWNS.
In habit ants Flee to Elevated Places for
safety from the FIoods-Dcstructio on of
Property and Heavy Loss of Life Re-
ported from Several sections.

BRISBANE, Feb. @. 6.--Incessant rain for
several days has caused floods throughout
Queensland. The water is rising steadily
in this city. The lower districts are com
pletely submerged. In the lower portions
Of the main street it Is 20 feet deep. The
shops and their contents are almost a total
loss, as the food come on so rapidly that
only small part Of the stocks could be re-
moved.
Men are at work in boats trying to save
the contents Of the third and fourth stories
before the water rises to thsm. The Bris-
bane river bridge, which connected North
aud South Brisbane, was swept away last
night.
All the inhabitants are crowding to the
highest parts Of the city. In consequence
of the interruption of railway aud teie-
graphic communication. only scanty infor-
nation about the disasters in other pGrts Of
Queensland is obteinab!e.
At Mary thorough, in March county, 30
persons have been drowned. Most Of the
town is under water Tao Mary river
bridge, the largest in tue coirny, has been
carried away. The towo has he3l de- ed
by two-thrds OF its inhabitants IL 20,
another town on ths Mary, IS also unuet
water
Bundamba are threatened with totsl de
molition. The inhabitants have deserted
the houses and those have not fled to the
higher land laws have taken refuge in trees
or on the tops of the highest buildings
All domestic animals and hundreds of
cattle have been drowned. A large loss OF
humaa life is reported.
Goodna is entirely under water, ard the
inhabitants have taken refuge on the hills
Railways have been washed out aud tele-
graph lines have been broken.
1nceusod Colonists Take Up Arms,
BuENos AYREs, Feb. 6-Tbree thousand
colonists in the province OF Santa Fe, armed
with rifles and also having possession OF
some cannon, have risen in revolt against
the wheat tax. A body of troops wit har-
tilery has been sent to Santa Fe to quel
the insurrection.
From Religion to Aunrchsm.
MADRID, Feb. Ga meeting in Barcelo
ma yesterday, which began in a religion,
demonstration, developed into an anarchistic
outbreak. The police were repuleed by q
mob. The civil guard was called out and
put the rioters to fight. \ petard was
| thrown, wounding corporal and severa
others. Teresa Claramun and dozen 9th
er prominent arnachists were arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
with Mcdowell In Charge.
OF THE MYSTIC BOND.

Second District Masons ana Visiting
Brethren in Convention al Arlington.
ARLINGTON, FEB. THE annual con-
vention of the second Masonic district met
in the lodge room of Red Mountain lodge
No. SO of this village to day. The
following five lodges In the district were all
well represented in addition to which there
were quite a number of visitors from other
lodges In this and other States. The con-
vention was presided over By District Dep
uty Grand Master Row. William Bosert
Wnlker Of Bennington.
The lodge was opened on the 3 degree at
3 p. H., by Worshpful Master c. NJ.
Bronson and officers of Red Noun
tain lodge. After refreshments the
first degree was worked by Tucker
lodge No. IS OF North bennington, George
E. Corey, W. II. Tue second degree was
worked by Red Mour'ain lodge after which
lodge closed in for F.. At 6:3J o'clock q
banquet was served.
The evening session being opened the
grand officers were received with appro-
pirate honors, after winch the third degre,
was conferred by Mt. Anthony lodge No. 13,
Brother L. ID. Bennett, worshipful master
presiding. Among the grand officers pres
ent were: Delos NJ. Bacon, grand master;
John II. Whipple, deputy grand master; d.
N Nicholson, q. j. W.; II. A. Smith, G..
S. D.; H. a. Sheldon, G. NJ, and others
After the work was finished remarks were
made by number OF the visiting brothers.
The lodges in the district are Mount An
thony No. 1S, Bennington; Aiororam AZ;
Manchester; Tucker AS, North Bennington,
Rcd Mountain 63, Arlington; Pownal l03,
Pownal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The president to-
day sent to the Senate the nomination Of
Howell Il. Jackson Of Teunesaee {, be a,go-
ciate Justice OF the Supreme Court oi ths
United States, vice J.. q. G. Lamar de-
ceased.
Mr. Jackson is at present Judge Of tina
Unitsd States court for the district embrace
ing Tennessee. Ho was born OF Paris, Tenn.
April s, 1882 he was graduated from
East Terness college in 19l8 aud after
waro spent two years at tire University Is,
Virgins. In 1856 he was graGuated from
Lebanon law school end Immediately began
ths practice OF law IN jackson, removin.
to Memphis three years later. lie served
on the Supreme Court 0snch OF ais State
twice by appointment.
lie was elected to the State House of Rem
resentstives in 1880, and On tbs state credit
platform was soon afterwards elected 10 tho
United States Senate rs democrat, taking
his seat on March 1, 1851. Iis resigned on
April II, 1856, to become United States
Circuit judge In Ohio and TesnesIee.
judge Jackson is remembered az q man
OF quiet, unassuuing mQnnsrs, Renerallv
well liked and distinguished for ia rness
ana Judicial confederation Of questions aris.
ing here.
Inquiry about tho capital shows that tho
appoin trlent is considered from O jud cial
cnd not s political view, as splendid one.
About the Supreme Cour. it Is SAID Presl-
dcn Harrison has shown once more E great
deal of Judgment in his selection OF inan
for place on the bench Of the highest tri-
bunoi IN tho land. II - stated that .Gr.
jackson has made q fnc circuit judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
TO REST IN VERMONT.


Funeral Services Over the Remaius of g.
a. Walker ard Aev. j. II. Worcester
New York, Feb THE funeral SER
vices over the body OF John Hopkins Wor-
cestsr, ID. D., were held in tho chapel Of
Union Theologl zeal seminary at 3 p. M The
faculty and studonts aud many old friends
of the deceased were present. The services
were conducted by President T. s. Hastings.
President Hastings Profs. Marvin r. Vim
cent, Phillip Schaif and other members of
the faculty made appropriate euolglstic
remarks The body was taken to Burling-
ton, VT, for interment.
Funeral of Stephen Ambrose walker.
Funeral services were held at University
Place Presbyterian church at p. NJ. over
the remains Of Stephen Ambrose Walker,
the well-known lawyer. Many eminent
professional men and other prominent c!ti-
zens wsre in attendance, Among the rela-
tives OF the deceased present were his
brothers, Rev. Henry 7. Walker and Rev.
George Leon Walker, his sister, Mrs. Board
man, Prof. Williston Walker, Gen. Francis
A. Walker and wife of Boston and w.
Aldace Walker and wife. The services,
which were simple and impressive, were
conducted by Rev. DR.. George Alexander
The body was taken to Rutland, VT, for
ntermsnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
REG.MENTAL STAFF.
Col. k.nsmHn Is,nes an order Nami
~, Lieu;eaants.

Gel. k.nsmHn Issnes an order Naming
i!ls Lieutenants.
CO.. {. G. kiusman has Issued his first
order, uot"J Jing the First regiment, Yer
mont National Guard, that he has as
sumei command and naming the staff as
follows:
b. D. Perkins OF Eutlsnd, adjutaut.
p. X. Peck of Rutland, quartermaster
J. d. Wymen of St, Albons |. R. P.
William d. Huntington OF Rochester,
surgeon.
Henry H. Lee of Wells River, assistant
surgeon.
b. c. Senton of Rutland, assistant sur
geon.
Rev. H. F. Hill CT White River Junction,
chaplain.
F. II. Chapman OF Rutland, hospital
steward and brevet second lieutenant
D. S. Wells of Barre, sergeant major.
j. T. Greed OF Rutland, qunrte.master
sergeant.
+. T. Austin of Northfeld, drum major.
C. W. McDoncuGh of Bennington, cnioe
bugler.
I. H. Robinson o; Montpelier, fr.t color
sergeant
f. c. Bennett Of Bennington, second
color sergeant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

James Sheeran, who died at his home in
this city the 9th inst. after q brief Illness
was one of the old residents of the city.
lie had lived here for more than so years
Ills wife died about a year ago under cir
cumstances peculiarly distressing, and he
had been in failing health ever since. Mr.
Sbesran was a man Of good education, of
general intelligence and Of upright charac-
ter. In early life he had considerable ex-
perience in teaching, and for many years
was an occasional contributor to local and
metropolitan papers. For several years
and until his death he had the care of the
Cherry street school building and took a
great interest in the ungraded day and even
ing schools. In addition to the faithful care
of the property he looked after ths scholars
and assisted the teachers in many ways. Ho
will be greatly missed by large circle of
old acquaintancss and by many young
friends among the scholars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
TIE VERMONT ROLL OF HONOR.
important Information Desirpd b. Adj
jutani-GenerRl T. : PECK.

Important Information Desirsd b. Ad-
jutan; General T. :. PECK.
Adiutant. General Peck has REQUESTED ug
to publish the following notice, and he horea
that all papers which see 10 will publish IL:
''All Nermontsrs who served with the
troops from the State OF Vermont, in the
regular army and navy, Unitod States CO..
ored troops, aud in organizations from other
States, or the relatives ard friends of de-
ceased soldiers, are requested to send the
names, rank and organizations ia which they
served, with short sketch OF their servcs, to
the adjutantgoneral'e Office az Burling ION,
VT, at their earliest opportunity, in order
that they may bs notified OF the "Nermont
Roll Of Honor" in process OF compilation,
which will contain series OF illustrated
biographical sketches of Nermonters who
served as soldiers and sailors in the civil
war OF ls61-66. and in which it is desired
to have the record of every Vermonter who
served III the war of the rebellion -
Cen PECK ilnls il y most impossible to
get Il correct list of Nermortsrs residing
outside OF the state, hut be bopes in this
way 10 receive many responses 10 MS re-
quest. Tho Vermont roll OF honor,n Of
which Re speaks will be Of tae greatest in
terest to Vermont soldiers, their relatives
aud friends in future years, ind it is hoped
that tho above notice may reach as many
as possible.