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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
THE MEANEST MAN ON RECORD.

Charles Steinert, twenty-five years Of age,
carpenter, OF No. 5S5 Park avenue. Hoboken,
was arrested by Detective Nelson yesterday on
a warrant issued by Recorder McDonough,
on complaint of Mrs. Johanna Miller Of No. 60
Hancock avenue, Jersey City, who charged him
with grand larceny. In November Mrs. Miller 8
husband, who was employed on some buildings
in course of construction at the corner of First
and Hudson streets by ex-State Senator udolph
Rabe met with an accident, which resulted in
his death. Steinert was boarding with the
Mers then, and went around collecting sub
scriptions for the widow and orphans. He col
lected Sci from the men and $25 from ex-
Senator Rabe He owed Mrs. Miller $l4 so for
board and paid this out of what he collected,
giving Mrs. Miller some $17 and appropriating
the rest to himself When arraigned before Re
corder McDonough he acknowledged the theft
and promised to pay if allowed to do so. He
was held for examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
EVOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.
ESr. WestalI Finds Some Traces of Bar.
baristn Remaining To-day.

Mr. WestalI Finds Some Traces of Bar
barisn Remainin. To-day.
The Rev. Henry A. Westall, pastor Of
the First Universalist Church. or Church
of the Good Shepherd as it is also called.
at Cornelison avenue and Ivy Place,
preached the first of series Of lectures
last night on marriage relations. 1t was
generally understood that the con-
undrum, is Marriage FailureH would
be the subje I / { discussion last night,
That the members of the conGrega5 ion
were anxious TO have this question SO tiled
in their ninds was demonstrated by the
fact every seat in the church was occu-
pied.
They were disappointed. The pastor
postponed his lecture on this subject until
next Sunday evening, and preached, ln-
stead, upon "The Evolution OF Marriage"
He traced the evolution through four
steps or stages.
'srhe earliest form of marriage, that in
Genesis, is merely mythical. In this
class we have the tribal type of the Inter-
marriage OF men and women in groups.
This was succeeded by temporary type,
not wholly extinct among certain Lrioes,
where man aud woman would form
union to be broken by mutual consent
whenever each found a more conGenial
companion.
PoLYGAMY.
"The next is the polygamus or patri-
arcbial type. In this case the man can
marry as many wives as he can support.
Of course. it goes without saying that
wherever the polygamous type has pre-
vailed the condition of woman has been
little, If any. better than tkat of a Save.
She could not choose her own partner,
but Was piece of property TO be given
or sold by The father. or TO be purchased
or stolen by The husband. The most
common way of obtaining her was to
purchase her of her father, who WAS al
ways ready to sell to the highest bidder as
he would his OK. donkey or camel. BY
the terms of such purchase the husband
gained almost unlimited power over the
person of his wife, and could coIfine her,
beat her, turn her out of doors, and In
case Of infidtlitv even kill her.
AN EVIL OF TODAY.
"This barbai Gus custom OF buying and
Continued on Second page.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
OWNED BY SHYLOCKs.
The Starving Family Fake in the City
Labor Suits Exposed.

The Starving Family Fake in the City
Labor Suits Exposed.
There has been much said concerning
the determination of Mayor Wanser not
to paw claims of ballot box suffers for
work done for the city after they were
convicted, and not to pay men who were
put to work by committees instead of
being appointed by resolution OF the
proper Board. Tie Mayor has acted
under competent legal advice, and before
he concluded not to sign The warrants of
the specified claimants he was told by his
counsel that it was a serious question Of
law whether these men were entitled TO
receive pay. Investigation by the Mayor
showed that the men themselves had
doubt as to their right to be paid and
many months ago sold their time" to
speculators in this community.
The enemies of the Mayor for the pur-
pose of making petty political capital
have ever since Mayor Wanser requested
the Court to direct him what o do, howl
ed and shouted about the sufferings en-
tailed upon the starving working men,
who were kept out of money due them,
and needed by their families.
The records of the Court prove this
statement to be false. There are now
pending in the Court of Common Pleas
fifty-seven cases which were argued Fri
day last, and which Judge Lippincott
fifty-seyen cases. but nine were brought
in the names of the persons alleged to
have done the work and of these nine,
Thomas Fallon and Thomas Trotter were
two, and these two men were SO far from
being in starving condition, that they
had bought the time of some of the other
claimants. The forty-eight rema lining
claims in the Court of Common Pleas
had been bought by SPECTATORS in this
fashion,
William Heller. Water Assessor, one
Thomas Fallou. Janiter of the Street
and Water Boards building, four.
Thomas Trotter Jr., one,
Theodore Il. CLOCK. one.
Abram Post. wealthy real estate
owner, thirteen.
b Dennis Gallagher, liquor dealer, twenty
six. s.
Adam Stiep, one.
Thomas Holmes, one.
Total. forty-eight claims held by specu-
lators out of fifty-seven. not counting the
two Individual claims prosecuted by
Trotter and Fallon. who are themselves
spectators.
There are twenty-one other cases that
will reach the Court of Common Pleas
on January IL. These suits are brought
in the individual names of the claimants,
but 1t is believed that all of them are
assigned to spectators who do not want
to appear in court fearing to prejudice
their case should sympathy be asked.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
LINCOLN GUARD TOPICS.

Captain Bumsted, Company A, Fourth Regi-
nent, has notified the members that he will not
ask for permission to march to Sea Girt until
the petition has at least sixty names appsnd ed
There now forty names on the petition and
Santa Claus Randolph says that he will have
the additional twenty before the next monthly
meeting.
There are now eghtrecruits in the ''awkward" !"
squad. They are being drilled by Sergeant
Westervelt and Corporal Long.
The company rooms are crowded every even
ing with as jolly crowd of ''boys" as ever con-
The members are spending their leisure
moments in ''sizing up the new Court Mart ial.
1t is the general opinion that the Court win be
lonient one.
The new lockers in the room adjoining the
armory have been painted.
The drills Tuesday evenings are we'll at
tended and Captain Bumsted is proud of the
fact that the members take such an active inter
est The members in turn, are proud OF their
Captain, who is one of the jolliest and most
pleasant officers in the National Guard
The AFmory Committee is considering the
advisability of purchasing new furniture for the
company rooms.
ut is inpossibIe to keep this piano in tune, ''
said Sergeant Bouker few evenings ago while
playing on the instrument In the locker room,
''and if Corporal Randolph does not stop trying
to extract either music fromi. may be tempted
to bring him before the Court Martial. -
Sergeant Stratford has invented a new gun
carriage Ask him to show you the model
The annual dinner of the Veteran Association
will be held at Morello's Twenty ninth street.
New York, on the evening of Jrnuary 20. NJ M
bers wishing to attend are requested to notify
ex Treasurer George B. Biederhasse.
Among the members of the company are
many reading men, ana 1t has been suggested
that more attention be given to the library. 1t
has also been suggested that subscription list
be opened for this purpose, and prophecies have
been made that in short time fund could be
gathered sufficient to cover the walls of tie
fofice' with shelving and fill the shelves with
good books
Ono of the jolliest fellows in the company is
Sergeant Bouker. Nobody can have the blues
when he is around. iF9
Corporal Rink is a prince among debaters
When any question is before the house he has
way of presenting hits side Of it in 8 terse,
effective style.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09

improper intimacy had existed between
you and Miller?"
Eyes. she did: and / told her no, for 1t
was none of her business. never asked
her about what happened her before she
"Then you lied to herqn commented ex-
Judge Paxton.
"If did," exclaimed the pretty plaint-
i'll. with flashing eyes, II have told the
truth here. 1t was none of her businessl"
You did right" commented Judge
Daily.
LoUIsA's CHARACTER.
Mrs. Cleary, recalled, testified that
Loutsa's character was bad. She had
been told SO by Mrs. Lucia, two girls
who lived next door, Mrs. Morsby and
Mrs. Neuschell. That was all she knew.
Mrs. Neuschell said Louisa was the COM
monest girl in Union Hill
What did Mrs. Neuscheli tell youW
"She said that her husband had been
intimate with Miss Iten."
Mrs. Neuschell was next called. She
Testified that she knew of the engagement
between Miller and Miss Item. Louisa's
reputation was very bad.
who told you this ?' asked Judge
Daily.
sMy husband"
"Where is he now?"
"Dead."
"Oh." commented Judge DAILY. 81 ask
to have this testimony stricken out"
The Court overruled the objection, and
Judge DAILY asked:
when did your husband tell You the
character OF Miss Item was badW
Before we were married."
And that is all you know about it"
s'Yes. sir"
"That's ALL"
Arthur Stark and Mrs. Spitzberg were
called to testify to Louisa's character.
but their evidence was of less Importance
| than that of preceding witnesses.
Miss Iten. recalled, denied that she had
been intimate with Mr.. Neuschell. She
had seen him two or three times, bat she
had never been out with him. She also
denied having acted with improperly with
any one. She denounced as a lie the
Mother Hubbard episode described by
Miller and declared positively that she
did not know of any such place as the
Eagle Hotel in Hoboken.
This finished the evidence and the
defense rested.
After recess. the lawyers summed up,
and Judge Lippincott charged the jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
ITS ANNUAL BLOW UP.
The Dover Forcite Works Again Imi-
tate the Lady and the Stove.
CnaecinI to The .Iea.sea Cif1 Me1ns

The Dover Forcite Works Again Imi-
tate the Lady and the Stove.
Special to The Jersey City Nears.
DOVER Jan. 9, 1893.-The Forcite Pow
der Works at Lake Hopatcong blew up
again this morning with tremendous
report, which shook buildings in the sur
rounding villages and was heard miles
away.
Less than year ago these works blew
up and killed four of five pers ons. There
have been numerous explosions of this
kind at Lake Hopatcong In the past few
years.
The Forcite Powder Works are low
frame buildings. which in themselves
are not of mnch value.
There were two explosions. The first
one occurred at about 10 A. M. and the
other one about fifteen minutes later. In
all about three hundred and fifty pounds
br giant powder was blown up. The
building was badly shattered.
Superintendent Evans and his work
men escaped without being injured.
There was no loss of life and no person
injured.
1t is said that fire which broke out In
the sawmill on the premises was the cause
Of the explosions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
MRS. VANDERBILT DEAD.
Special to The JERSEY Ctr Ne,us.

Special to The Jersev Ctr Ne,cs.
RIvERToN, Jan. 9. 1893.-Mrs. Carrie E.
Vandegrift, of Burlington. the principal
figure in the notorious Vandegrift-Nor-
man poisoning case. died uddenly In a
car while passing through this place
yesterday. Mrs. Vandegrift was on her
way from Philadelphia to her home In
Burlington. and in hurrying to catch the
train was thoroughly exhausted, which, it
is supposed. brought on an attack of heart
disease. She was seated In the car, when
she was seen to suddenly fall back In an
unconscious condition. and she died in a
few minutes. Mrs. Vandegrift, 1t will
be remembered, was tried and convicted
at Mount Holly of poisoning her son
Norman by putting croton oil in his food
and medicine. Her case was lcarried up
and she was then granted new trial,
which was still hanging fire. She was
out on bail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
MUSICAL SERVICE In GREENVILLE.

The special song service at the Greenville
Reformed Church last evening attracted large
number. The choir rendered en- excellent pro-
gramme. The services opened with an organ
prelude by Director Westervelt. The choir then
sang GLORY to God, y after which Pastor Bruce
the hymn. "Wake, o. Ny Soul.'' After the choir
sang arise. Shine for Thy Light is Come -
Pastor Bruce read a lesson from the Scriptures.
The congregation then joined in singing the
hymn, 1.-THE Gospel Bells gre Ringing" The So
prano solo and male quartette, by Miss E. Por-
casi and Messrs. J. EMS, w. j. Kerly, G, s..
Smith and E. Allare, was well rendered.
The Misses NJ. Baier, Eta Spatschil. E. Forecast.
NJ. Schlund and Messrs. j. EMS and W. Kerly
sang the offertory, "Angels Holy Angels"
February 5.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
STABBED BY A YOUNG GIRL

Lille Dugan, of No. 367 First street, Hoboken,
rushed into the police station last night COM
planning she had been stabbed by Lizzie Nc
Carroll, who resides on Madison street, between
Third and Fourth streets. DR.. Kirk examined
her and found deep wound, but the blade Of
the knife had turned by striking rib, otherwise
it would have penetrated the heart. Miss Dugan
said she had been to Greenvlle, visiting Mrs.
Fageley, and when she alighted from a Grove
street car at Newark and Adams streets. She
was accosted by Lizzie. They became engaged
in an alteration over Jersey City boy. Lille
slapped Lizzes face, when the latter drew the
knife and plunged it in Lillie's breast The police
have been unable to apprehend Lizzie.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
A WOMAN'S SAD PLIGHT.
Detective Nelson of the

Detective Nelson of the Hoboken police was
entering the station house yesterday when he
was sccosted by yonng lady neat and tidy
who asked him to lock her up. She gave her
name as Miss Jennie Harris and said she came
of an old and respected Virginia family. Her
age she gave as twenty-eight years. Her hair
was gray She said she had been seeking en-
ployment but not securing it and her funds
running out, she wanted shelter. She was sent
TO the County Jail for ninety days, and in the
meantime the Recorder will endeavor to secure
a postion for her
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
FELL ON THE SIDEWALK.

Edward Jones Of Gregory street near Hender-
son fell on the sidewalk on Monmouth street
near Newark avenue, at half past two this M.
and received scalp wound. Patrolman Ragan
he went to the City Hospital in an ambulance.
Henry Struckman of No. SO Laidlaw avenue.
a grocer fell at Newark avenue and Monmouth
street last evening and his right leg was broken.
Patrolman Brune called the patrol wagon from
the First precinct and Struckman was taken
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
BUTTING HIS BRAINS OUT.

While Policeman O'Donnell was patroling
Oakland avenue at half past two O'Clock this
morning he saw man butting his head against
e lampost endeavoring to butt his brains out,
The fellow would probably have succeeded had
not the policeman arrived. Blood was flowing
from an ugly cash in his head. The would-be
suicide was taSen to the Third Precinct Station
House when he said he was Charles johnson.
forty-two years DID, He had no home, he said.
and was out of work He had been drinking
heavily and was undoubtedly on the verge OF
derium tremens Justice Birdsan comm itted
him To the County Jail
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
EMORY CHURCH SERVICES.

The religious services which have been con-
Quoted in the Emory Methodist Episcopal
Church for the past week will be continued this
week. On Tuesday evening there will be a
union class meeting. On Wednesday evening
the Rev. DR.. Lowrie will oficiate. Friday even
ing there will be o meeting of the Epworth
League, President Tuthill presiding.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
SACRED CONCERT IN HOBOKEN.

The concert last night at Ross's Hoboken
joyed. Miss Jennie Bishop, the Black Jennie
Lind, sang Millard's Ave Maria" in fine style.
Rosati's Military Band we'll received.
Others who participated in the concert were
Mile Alma Bellenni, Miss Millie Steve MS. little
Mabel Earle. Charles H. Stanley and Fred L..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
UNFORTUNATE DOTTIE.

Dottle Himan, twenty seven years DID, an un-
fortunate girl, was drunk at twenty-five minutes
to six yesterday morning and broke window in
Frank Moraus saloo n. at the corner Of Mont
gomery and Greene streets. Her wrist was
badly cut and she was weak from the loss of
blood when Patrolman Cody sent her to the
CiJy Hospital in the First precinct patrol
wagon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
QUARTETTE CLUBS CARNIVAL

The first Carneval Sitzung of the Hoboken
Quartette Club took place last nj ght at the beau
tffui new clubhouse of the association, on Wash
ington street. :, The affair was a decided success.
The singing was magnificent, and many anus
ing Incidents took place during the evening.
The second carnival win take place Sunday
evening, February 8.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
ORPHANAGE OR BOARDING HOUsE3
Special to The Jersey city Me,c.

Special to TIE JERSEY City NeaUs.
CAPE MAY, Jan. 8, 1S9S.-The Mayor
and Council of Cape May Point have
brought suit against the Presbyterian
Orphanage for opening seaside home at
that place without paying the boarding
house tax of SIS. The institution is
charitable one, and Judge Reed. at a
hearing Saturday, intlmated that he
would decide in favor of the Orphanage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
A FIEND In HUMAN FORM.
Special to The Jersev Cifv Nevs.

BRIDGEToN. Jan. 9. 1S93.-Enoch Filth
ian. iend In human shape is in the
county prison for repeated criminal
assaults on his own daughter, girl of
twelve years. Fithian was with difficulty
removed to the prison by the officer, the
news having spread of his inhuman
crime and threats of lynching him was
openly msde.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
THE BAR ASSOCIATION DINNER.

The date for tie Bar Association dinner has
been set for January IA. Among those who are
expected to make speeches are Governor Ab-
bett, Governor elect Werts Ex-Governor Bedle
Judges Blair and Dixon and Chancellor McGll.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
REVIVAL AT HEDDING M. q. CHURCH.

The revival meetings at Hedding M E.
Church will be continued every night this week.
The pastor will be assisted by the Rev. G. L..
Siles by brethren from John street, New York,
and perhaps by others. The services yesterday
were of intense interest throughout. In the
afternoon eighteen children and young people
in the Sunday school applied for admission
upon probationary membership in the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
RAPID RAPID TRANSIT.

A meeting of the Sixth District Citizens I'M
proveme mt Association will be held tomorrow
evening q Bamber Hall, Greenville. The Rapid
Transit Committee will render complete re-
port 1t is said that the committee has already
applied for a charter. The members of the
committee refuse to either deny or confirm this
rumor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
TERRAPIN CLUBS CALICO RECEPTION.

The Terrapin Club of Greenville has appointed
a committee to arrange for a calico reception at
Giebel's Hall, Rose avenue, on Friday evening,
January 13
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
FERRYBOATS in COLLISION.

The ferryboats Bremen of the Hoboken line
and Erie of the Erie line collided last night in
midstream. The force of the collision threw
many of the passengers from their SEATS but
luckily no was hurt, and the boats were not
injured and proceeded on their journeys.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
THE BERGS DANCE.

The second annual masquerade and civic ball
of the H. f. Berg Association of Hoboken took
place Saturday Night at Odd Fellows Ha II.
The grand march was led by Floor Manager
Charles G.. Miller and Miss c. Smith. Over 150
couples participated. The costumes of the
ladies were magnificent and the decorations
very good
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS MEET.

Special to The Jersey City Neaus.
TRENTON. Jan. 9, 1s93.-The Presiden-
t;al Electors met at the State House this
afternoon at half-past two o'clock, and
cast their votes for Cleveland and Steven
Snn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
TRIBUTES TO MIR. M'DoNALD.

In accordance with a resolution offered by
Congressman English Of the Sixtn New Jersey
the late Edward F, Mcdonald in the House Of
Representatives on February II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
NIT. HOLLY WEAVERS' STRIKE.
special to The Jersev Cftv Ne,o..

Special to The Jerseu City Ne,os
MT. HOLLY, Jan. 9. 1s93.-The weavers
in the Mt. Holly Carpet Mills have gone
on strike, because Of proposed reduc-
tion in wages.
The strike NAV become general.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
MAT3ERS OF FACT,

Physicians Prescriptions and Family Re-
ceipts carefully compounded at very low rates,
and only Pure Drugs used by Ewing and Com
pany.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
THE GELILIOS BAILED.

Mary Louri. of No. 10 Brunswick street, who
was assaulted by the Gelilio family, is confined
day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
Weather indications.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9. 1893 Weather
indications for twenty four hours for
Eastern New York, New jersey and East
ern Pennsvlvania: Colder in Eastern
New York aud Connecticut on Tuesday;
brisk and high easterly, shifting to west
erly winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09
INSTALLATION OF TURN VEREIN'S
OFFICERS.

The recently elected officers of the Hudson
City Turn veren will be installed OF the rooms
of the Verein tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09

Dyspepsia e victims find prompt and perm an
ent relief in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which tones
the stomach and creates an appitite.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09

No Boycott
Or standing army can close the gates against
popular demand for admiral" cigarettes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09

Physicians Recommend schaefer Bwg.
Co.'s
Bottled Especial Dark Brew as superior tonic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-09

x0r Dsata Notices Aes E0urtA Rags.