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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19

BURNS-on Wednesday, Jan, 1s 1Ssa John J,
Burns beloved husband Of Margaret Burns
aged As years.
Relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invite3 TO attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. S0S Newark avenue. on Friday
January 90 at nine o'clock A. NJ, thence to St:
Bridget's Church. whore solemn hig h mass Will
be offered for the happy repose of his soul
KENNEDY. On Wednesday, january 1S, 1898,
Charles youngest son OF Patrick and Annie
Kennedy, aged seven months and eleven days
Relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence of his parents No. 2U5 Fifth street, Fri
day, at two O. clock 2. NJ.
III CARREN-On Thursday, January II, 1898, Will
liam McCar en-, aged fifty eight years
Relatives and friends OF the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from his late
re- tdence. No. 2S0 Barrow stree on Frtda Janu-
ary ~, at ten O'Clock A. NJ; thence TO St Mary's
Chu CHI, where a solemn hig mass will be offered
for the happy repose Z, ( his soul.
y. B Friends will please not send any flowers
McKAIG-On Tuesday. January II, 1898 Kate Lar
kin Nc kaig, native of the parish Of Contuscurt,
County Galway, Ireland, and belovel WIFE or
John cKaig. aged forty six yeirs.
Relatives and frienQs Of the family are respect
res dence. 204 sixth sJleet on Friday, January
30 at eight clock A. NJ, thence to St. Asry's
Church. where solemn high mass OF requiem will
be offered for the happy repose Of her soul.
NORTON In this city on Tuesday, January II,
1898, Catharine, beloved wife OF Robert +.
Norton. aged thirty TWO years.
Rels tives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funes from her late
residence, No. las Grand street, on Friday, january
20 at nine O'Clock A. NJ; thence to st. Peters
Cnnrch, where solemn high ass Of requiem
will be offered for the happy repose of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
THE MDONALD MONUMENT.
Eight Proposals for the Erection OF .
Granite Structure.

Eight Proposals for the Erection OF
Granite Structure.
Proposals to build the 81, 900 monument
in memory Of Edward T. Mcdonald
were received yesterday by Freeholder
William j. Tierney and Register Fielder
of the committee appointed TO have the
monument erected. The three other
members of the committee are:-G. ID.
Van Reipen John j. Toffey aud Hugh
Dugan.
Eight bids for the contract were read,
and with the exception of one, all the
proposals were for a granite monument,
Each bid was accompanied by plan and
diagram of the monument the contractor
proposed TO build. The propositions will
be considered by the committee. The pro-
posals were made by William A. Gah-
agen, George Kidder, Martin A. Adams
aud j. Dickson & Bro. of this city;
George H. Mitchell, Chicago; Hoffman g
Prochazka, New York; Bridgeport Monu-
ment Bronze Co.. Bridgeport Conn.t
Powers & MCGOWAN, New ark.
Congressman Amos Gu ummings and
General Martin L. McMahon have been
invited to deliver orations when the mon.
ument is unveiled on Decoration Day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
CATHOLIC CLUB COMMITTEE.

The committees of the Catholic Club were an.
nounced last evening. Tomorrow evening they
will elect the if Chairmen, who will form the
Governing Committee of the club. These are
the committeeS:-
Lbrary-Messrs John Griffen. Joseph War
ren, Nelson Vanderhoof, William Ryan, Edward
Dugan James R. Bowen, John f. Lynch,
Music-Messrs. Charles Gallagher, Joseph
Farmer, David Fitzpatrick, E. J. Gleason, Will
lam Hayes. Phillip Lynch, John and H. Murphy.
Dramatic Prof James Mackey, Messrs. John
Gerrity, Louis O'Neil, J. Began, j. f. Rogers,
Thomas Murray and Valentine Kennedy.
BiIliards-Messrs. Frederick Farrell, William
Delaney. A. A. DAILY, John Powers, Jr., Daniel
Tehan, Cornelius Slavin and E. Stoneham.
Bowling -.Messrs. Hugh j. Byrnes, Henry
Williamson, Thomas o 'Brien, James E. Riley,
Joseph Duane. John J. Hopkins and Dennis F.
Mallon.
Gymnasium-Messrs. Thomas O'Day. Edward
Reardon, j. P. Stone. John Joyce, Charles Nc
Entee and William Wall
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
DR.. CONWAY IN THIS CITY.
He Stops at Taylor's and Visits Faith er
Corrigan at Hoboken.

He Stops at TayIor's and Visits Father
Corrigan at Hoboken.
The Rev. DR.. Johu Conway. editor of
the Northwestern Chronicle of San Fran
cisco, is stopping at Taylor's Hotel.
Father Conway has been the
spokesman for Archbishop Ireland
in his controversy over the pa
rochial school question with Archbishop
Corrigan and is a great champion Of th Q
Bishop of ST. Paul. DIR. Conway arrived
in New York yesterday and registered at
the Victoria Hotel. He left the hotel
shortly after his arrival and did not re-
turn, although the Rev. DR.. Burtsell of
Roundout ana several other well-known
Catholic clergymen called TO see him.
When he left the Victoria, DIR. Conway
came direct to Jersey City, and after
registering at Taylor's he went TO Hobo
ken when he spent considerable time
with Father Corrigan. He returned to
Taylor's about midnight, and this morn
ing he went back to Hoboken.
He is on his way to England III the
interest," OF the Hill Catholic College of
St. Paul. and will visit Rome before he
returns TO this country.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
NEW ARM0RY At LAST
The Board Advertises for
Bids and the Militia
Men Are Happy.

It now looks as though the new armory
would soon be reality. Bids have been
advertised for today and happier set of
me cannon be imagined than the militia
men of this city. Architect Charles
Alling Clifford has submitted plans for
the new structure, which has been ac-
cepted and adopted by the Armory
Board. The site selected on which to
erect the new armory, is the north end
of the block bounded by Church street,
Tuers avenue, FoYes place and Mont
gomery street and Bergen avenue. 1t Is
better known as the Wheelihan property,
and has frontage of $50 feet on Bergen
avenue, and 178 fe, on Tuers avenue.
The depth on Church streets 24S feet.
THE GENERAL PLAN.
The general plans were drawn with the
idea of providing a building that will
combine the general features of fortress
with handsome exterior. The building
will be constructed of trap rock and its d1-
mensions will be 150x250 IT. A room 146x205
will be devoted to drill hall. This will
contain 29,93O square feet. The main
tower on Bergen avenue will be
so feet in height. There will be
smaller towers on the other cor
ners, with numerous loopholes and
embrasures in the parapets. On one
side of the building under the drill room
will be rifle range 225 feet long.
On the same floor with the drill room
there will be two company rooms. each
1SxS0; a room for musicians: beadquar-
ters for the regimental officers and a
quartermaster's room.
The second floor will be divided into
six company rooms. The roof will be of
the pitched order. The building promises
to be a handsome one, and will be flt
home for the militamen. General Wan
ser, In speaking of it today, said:-
81 am glad that bids have been adver-
tised for. We need a new armory, and
the one proposed by Architect Clifford is
a beauty. am anxious to see work
begun"
REORGANIZATION RUMoRS.
Now that the new armories are to be a
reality it is said that an attempt will be
made to do away with the present or
ganization of the National Guard and re-
turn TO the old regime. 1t is said
that the LEGISLATURE will be asked
to aid in the matter. The old Fifth Reg
iment, Of Newark, aud the Second, of
Hobokeu, are said to be behind the
scheme. Both of these regi.-
ments were legislated out of
existence by the act abolishing
the old organization. 1t is said the Ho-
boken boys particularly wish to cut loose
from the Jersey City regiment, and to ac-
complish this end. have invoked the aid
of Colonel Stevens.
General Wanser declines to discuss the
prospects of reorganization. The whole
matter rests with Governor Werts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
WARDS QUEER WILL.
His Wifessomewhat slighingtly Treated
John e. Scott's Luck

OOAu SCObb
The will OF Martin Ward was filed with
Surrogate O'Neill today and no one filed
any protest against it. The first provi-
sion of the document. which is dated
December 8, 1891. declares that
the testator's debts and funeral
expenses shall be paid. The second pro-
vision gives to his wife Margaret, one
third part of the rents and income from
all testator's real estate, she to pay the
water rates and Keep the rear
houses in repairs. The taxes are
TO be paid out of the rents from the front
houses so long as she shall remain I'M
married. ''This bequest," the will reads,
is made in accordance with the agree
ment made with my wife When | married
her. and IS in lieu of DOVER" The eighth
provision of the will adds that the widow
shall also have all the household furni-
ture and 81 900 in cash.
Under the will Jane Gilmore. of Gar
roll street, Brooklyn, receives $1,000
Mary Larry OF Forty second street, New
city. $500. The latter is the infant child
OF George Ormsby, and the will directs
that the $500 shall be invested, and the
principal and the accumulated interest
shall be paid when the child becomes
twenty.one years old.
Patrick Feely, SGeVedore In this city,
receives $1,000. and the niece of the de-
ceased, Bridget Norton. bequeathed two
thirds of all the rent and income from
the real estate of testator during her life.
The ninth provision in the will directs
that 500 be kept in the Provident Institu-
tion for savings. and that tine interest be
used to keep in repair the plot in the
cemetery where the tesGator is buried.
1t also provides that no one else shall be
buried in their plot except his wife Mar.
garet, who may be If sne desires.
The tenth and last provision is tn a5 all
the rest, residue and remainder of the
shall go to John E. Scott (City CIerk) and
to his heirs forever, "for John E. Scott
has been my friend for many years." the
will says.
The will appoints John E. Scott and
George w. Vreeland executors, and was
witnessed by Messrs. John and Clarence
Linn.
The estate is supposed to be worth
$65, 200.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
OUR NEW JUDGES.
Many Congratulations For
Job H. Lippincott, Who
Goes to Work at once.

Supreme Court Judge Job II. Lippin-
he quietly disposed of the little business
that came before him. From his unpre-
tentious manner no one who saw him
would have imagined that only yesterday
he had been presented with one OF the
highest offices in the state. NO
change In MIN could be noticed.
He had the same quiet dignity, affability
and courtesy that has always marked his
judicial acts, and he paid the same close
attention TO the argument of lawyers that
f1attered as well as encouraged them In
their efforts.
There were but very few lawyers at the
Court House today, it being thought that
no business would be ira isacted In the
courts, but those who did 60
were very hearty in their con
During 'H the morning ' ali the County
officials and the clerks and constables
expressed, individually, their delight at
the Judges promotion, and the best
wishes of Judges Kenny and Hoffman
were given in manner that left no
doubt as TO their sincerity. District At
torney Winfeld's congratulations were
characteristic, brief and to the point and
were followed by joke that made the
Judge smile.
Judge Lippincott said today that he
would perform all OF the duties of Pre-
siding Judge of the Common Pleas uptil
Judge Hudspeth assumed the office, with
the exception of trials in the Special Ses-
sions Court Judge Lippincott will, rs
Supreme Court Judge, hold Court Satur-
day at half-past nine O'Clock at the
Court House and an hour later he will
90 to Chancery Chambers and hold
Court.
It is thought that Judge Hudspeth
will begin his work as County Judge
Mnndav NEXT
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
UNCLE SANS RAVE BOYS.
Engineer Miller and His Wife
Went Through the Ice-Saved
By Soldiers,

NEW YORK, January 10, 189S-Second
Lieutenant FRANK Webster of Company
A, Sixth United States Infantry, now
joying skate on the thin ice skirting
the shore last evening was startled by
hearing the ice crack, which was followed
by sharp cry from a woman.
Halt a mile out he saw a man trying to
rescue woman who had gone into the
river through a hole broken in the ice.
The msn got her half way out and be-
gan to drag her away. Then Webster
saw the ice under both of them give way.
Man and woman sank into the stream.
As they went down both gave Shrek.
He recognized the man as Charles Miller,
one of the engineers at the Island bal
racks. The woman was Miller's briae.
They had been married but four months.
He kicked off his skates and made for
the mess house. The soldiers, about
forty in ali, were at the table. Webster
shouted that Miller and his wife were
drowning and started back. The soldiers
followed.
With Private Quincy in the lead and
Privates Hotchkiss, Buerger, Barry, Rod
enstein, Lynd aud Waleur and Musician
Petrie close at his heels, they made for
the struggling pair in the water.
When they started Quincy had
had selzed boards. AS the niue men ap-
preached the hole they felt the ice sway
under them. Every minute, they say /,
they expected to go down.
They threw the rope to the women
three times. She tried to grasp it, but
her arms where chilled and sne could not
hold on. The soldiers then pushei out
board as near to her as possible. The
others lay bpck OF it. They joined
hands, holding also to the rope. The
nine men then cautiously walked out on
the boards. In this way they managed
to get hold of Mrs. Miller's arm. AS they
lifted her up, the additional weight made
the ice and boards sink until the water
came up nearly to the soldiers knees.
She was unconscious as they placed her
on firm ice, wrapped in their blue over
coats.
Holding one another's hands, the SOL
diers again approached the edge. Quincy
led with the rope. He made loop In the
end and tried to throw it about Miller's
head. The second time he was success
full. Miller managed to get hold of the
rope now with his teeth. Quincy pulled
the rope tight about the engineers neck
and towed him to the edge of the break.
Still thev could not get to him. They
pulled him nearer, over ice that broke
and fioated away as he came. Soon. how
ever, The private succeeded in catching
the man by the shoulder. Then, as the
ice cracked and swayed. aud the
water arose above the soldiers
boottops, they dragged him out and laid
him by his wife. Miller and his wife
were taken into the barracks and put to
bed. Commissary Sergeant Fogarty
cared for them. AS both are
strong, healthy persons, it is hoped
that theY will survive their shocg.
Captain WetherilI speaks in high praise
of the rescue, which, he says, was the
most daring one he ever knew of. He
says that he will see that the privates who
saved the lives of the engineer aud his
wife are rewarded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
NEEDS OF THE FlREMEN.
Superintendent Brown Makes His
Annual Report and Makes Many
Recommendations.

The annual report of Superintendent
Brown was submitted to the Fire Board
last night. The report shows that the
position of one battalion chief, two fore
men, twenty-five hosemen at call and
seven truckmen at call are vacant. The
Department has 13 engine companies and
five hook and ladder companies. Engine
Companies No. aud 12 have double
tank chemical engines. The other en-
gine companies have steamers.
Engine No. needs repairs to its run :
ming gear; Engine No. 13. small third
class harp tank engine in the Greenville
district will be all right when
its pumps are put in order. An
extra engine, third-:lass harp
tenders have seen service for over 20
years and have nearly outlivad their
usefulness. The four new hose wagons
already contracted for will put the SER
vice in much better condition.
The Superintendent urges that suitable
quarters be erected for the new engine
company in Greenyille, which uses Truck
house No. f. A new steamer is needed
for the north easterly part of the city.
the old Hudson City Section.
The departments twenty houses with
six exceptions were iu use by the volun-
teer department tWenGy-one years ago,
and are still adapted for their use.
Th bell towers need repairs. IF the
| 5000 feet of rubber hose asked for is re-
ceived, the department will be all right
in that respect. No deaths occurred from
accident during the year.
Battalion Chief John Guiton died of
heart disease, June g. Others who died
were Hosemeu-at-Call John L. Green
of Company No. 9 and \ Fred
erick P. Book of No. z; Driver
John Hudson of No. 10, Stokor William
Smiah of No. 3, and Truckm man John Dom
nigan of Hook and Ladder No. Q. The
accidents were not numerous OF serious.
The total mum ber of alarms were 421, OF
which PAS were by the fire alarm tele-
graph. This is 35 more than last year,
and 100 in excess of 1890.
The losses were S62s, $685. upon which
there was an insurance of 1854, ,S11. The
heaviest loss was S239.0S6, the ire OF Oc-
tober 81, at the Brooklyn Cooperage
Company's shops.
Six lives of citizens were lost by f1te:
A. B. Church. at No. 1888 Harrison avenue,
January 12; night watchmau at
the Erie pier on the night of
March 10: three persons, name unknown,
in Detwiller's fireworks factory, April 10;
George Roster at F. Kramer's fireworks
shop Nav 81
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
Parish1oners of DR.. Stod-
dard's Free Episcopal
Church Resolve on
Extensive I'M
proVementS.
LIBERAL OPENING SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The Cost to be $4,000 of Which
$4,000 Was Promised at q
Meeting Last Night.

St. Johns Free Church on Summit ave-
nue. is to be enlarged and beautified.
A steadily increasing demand for seating
facilities has made such an Improvement
necessary, and last night, In response to
Invitations sent out by the vestrymen at
the suggestion of Pastor Stoddard, be-
tween sixty and seventy gentlemen of the
parish assembled in the Sunday School
rooms in the basement of the church, and
discussed the advisability of making the
improvement as quickly as possible.
ALL IN HARMONY.
The greatest harmony prevailed at the
meeting and one and all sjgnified their
willingness to labor industriously in the
interests of the work. Pastor St oddard
made an appeal to the gentlemen present.
He told them his desire was to raise by
subscription or otherwise fund of SIS, 600.
With this sum on hand the church Will
be extended to Summit avenue in front.
A spacious vestibule will be erected and
much additional seating space secured.
Besides, it is desired to furnish the
church with new carpets and TO repair
and rejuyenate the organ.
The main object of enlarging the
The proposed alterations will permit of
thirty-six new pews being placed in the
church, and this number of pews makes
room for 1S0 people.
PLANS READY.
The idea of enlarging the church was
conceived about a year ago. The vestry.
men at that time engaged Arc HE
tect ]. R. Onderdonk, who planned
the church, to prepare plans
for the extension. Two estimates
were received, and both contractors
placed the cost at $4,000. 1t was said aE
one time that many of the members Of
the church favored the payment of q
small standing debt before inc urring
new expense in enlarging the editic e, but
the urgent need of seats now compe Is the
vestrymen to take some action. A bout
$4, 900 was subscribed last night. and it is
confidently expected by Easter-tide the
entire $15,0 will be in the hands of the
vestrymen. Subscription blanks ha va
been distributed among the members of
the church. Four gentlemen subscribed
$500 each last night.
Pastor Stoddard is greatly pleased with
the success of the movement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
THE MERCURY TO FALL TOMORROW.

Weather Prophet Dunn gives positive assur-
ance of a cold snap reaching here to-
night, and prophesies that the ther-
mometer will go down ten degrees
by tomorrow morning. This means weather
corresponding 10 that of last Tuesday when it
was down to 5 degrees Mr.. Dunn insists that
this cold wave will keep us hustling to get warm
until Sunday at least and possibly until Tues
day.
In regard to the snow storm prophesed for
last night, but which didn't come, Mr.. Dunn
said: YESTERDAY there were two big storms
raging. One had its storm centre
over Lake Michigan and the other
over the Gulf States. Both of them were Wig
orous and strong. and last evening they in
duIged in an aerial tug OF war. Florida was
slight furry of snow. which fell between seven
aud nine o'clock this morning. escaped scott
free. Florida today is in terrible plight. A
storm plague has descended on it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
TUXEDO CLUB DANCE.

The opening reception of the Tuxedo Club was
held at Pohlmaun's Hall last night. 1t was
select and enjoyable affair. About fifty young
couples in evening dress attended and danced
the hours away. The Grand march was led by
Floor Manager William w. Hours and Miss
Crozer. The president of the club James F.
Kelly, made pleasing address to the guests.
attended.
The officers of the club are James F. Kelly,
President; Thomas A. Hart, Vice President:
Loft, Treasurer. The floor arrangements were
looked afte- by William w. Hours, William H.
Cutley, Frank ]. Lynch William T. Evans,
Commerce. Edward S. Loft, Thomas ]. Davis
and Thomas ]. Buchanan formed an efficient
Reception Committee
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
MCCARTHY ON TOP.
He Defeats Mr.. Witter for President of
the S. p. G. A.

He Defeats Mr.. witter for President of
the S. P. C. A.
The reorganization meeting of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. was held last night in A. T.
Wit, er's store on Montgomery street,
near Henderson. 1t was generally sup
posed that there would be consest for
the Presidency between Vice. president
A. T. Witter and George M. Mccarthy.
AT half-past seven O'Clock Mr. Witter was
OH deck with five supporters. Ten min
utes later Mr.. Mccarthy appeared on the
scene with seven members of the society
pledged to his support. The election of
President to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of G F. McAnenv. was the first
business in order. George McCreery
placed George NJ. Mccarthy in nomina-
tion. Mr.. Writer'S friends were aDpar-
entity little backward. as the nomina-
tions were closed before his name was
mentioned.
Mr.. McCarthy's election was unani-
nous. This did not please Mr.. Witter,
and he at once declared his intention of
resigning his position as vice president,
as a member of the society. His resigna-
tion was not accepted. George F.
McAneny resigned his position as secre-
tary. 1t was accepted. He also desired
to resign from the society. bnt he was
prevented from doing so by the unan l.
nous vote of the members. Mr.. George
McCreery was elected to fill the Office of
secretary.
The office of Treasurer which has been
vacant for the past two or three years,
was filed by the election OF Mr.. Thomas
j. Stewart. The newly elected officers
intend giving the officers good shaking
up. 'sDick" Onslow is going to be hauled
over the Goals and Justices of the Peace,
who have not accounted for fines for a
year or two, are going to be called to the
front. On February 6, meeting will be
held at Mr.. Stewards office, Erie and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-19
ON RUNNERS TO CARlSTADT.

toa;eb sbelghn9 paEsy wi ieave We poamann an ao5el
John Leiber of Union Hill will carry the greater
number of the party while others will follow in
cutters. At the Mansion House in Carlstadt
there will be spread. Among the participants
will be:-Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mutschler
Mr.. and Mrs. George ] Brackner Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Goddard. Mr.. and Mrs. John Koch, Mr..
and Mrs Peter Albers, Mr.. and Mrs Rudolph
Braumann, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mersheimer Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Humid, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kulat,
Edward Stricken, Miss Stricken, Jnlius Kock,
Miss Rudolph. Eugene Liffers, Miss O'Rourke.