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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
TwENTY-FOUR NEW LAWS.
Bills Signed by Governor Werts Yester-
day-A1i second Rates.

Bills Signed by Governor Werts Yester-
day-A1i second Rates,
Special to The Jersey City Nclcs.
TRENTON, March 1S, 1S93.-Gover nor
Werts has approved of the following
twenty-.our bills.
Senate No. 22l-Provides for the support Of the
N wv Jersey state Reform Scnool for Boys.
senate No. 52-Concerning roads.
Senate No. 65-Authorizes cities to renew
maturing bonds
Senate No. 17T-Provides for Incorporating
societies for the promotion Of learning.
Senate No. 159-For the preservation Of clans
and oysters.
seoate No. 179-Provides for a commission to
review and consolidate the general statutes of
this State relating to villages, towns and Gown
ships
senate No. 262-An act to authorize and
regulate tire construction OF street railways
un turI p kes.
Sena NJ. l50-For the better enforcement in
M4.r.ce River and Delaware Bay of an act for
the preservation of CLANS and oysters.
g. No. 2zO-Reiating to Sales of lands for
taxes assessments.
Assembly No. 174-For the prevention OF
cruelty to animals.
Assembly No. l4s-Enables Township Commit.
tes to encourage the use OF broad tires on
wagons and carts by a rebatement of taxes
Assembly No. 6--Concernlng taxes.
Assembly No. 60-Fixes the minimum salary
of the Prosecutors of the Pleas in counties of
the fourth class in this State.
Assembly No. l94 For the relief of cred itors
against absconding and absent debtors.
Assem- lv No. 125- Concerning contagious and
infectious diseases among animals, and to repeal
certain acts relating thereto
Assemble No. s6i-Proyces for the sale OF
lands for unpaid laxes and e. ssssnients hereto
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
NEWARK AVENUE BRIDGE SMASHED.
Run Into by Schooner Loaded With
Lumber.

A schooner loaded with lumber, con-
signed to Dodge & Co., collided with the
rickety old bridge over the Hackensack
River at the foot of West Newark ave-
nue. at hale past eight o'clock
this morning, and totally demolished the
west wing. The schooner is the first
vessel that has sailed on the river since
it has been passable. The tide
was running down swiftly. and
a stiff breeze was blowing.
The bridge attendants answered the Call
of the captain and had the drawbridge
opened before the schooner was within
Two hundred yards of the bridge. The
schooner's bows were pointed for tbe draw
opening and everything seemed safe,
when puff of wind caused her to veer
from her course and crash into the rick
ETY. bridc-. Her DowsDrit and jib were
torn away, piles were smashed ut the
waters edge and rotten beams separated
in such a manner as to render the bridge
dangerous for traffic. The draw bridge
was badly damaged, and cAn now be
worked only by means of cross bars.
Superintendent Cannon hurried to the
scene of the accident with alarge force of
men and at noon The damage had been re-
paired so that traffic could be continued
in safety. 'rhe old bridge is in a fright
full condition" said Superintendent Gar
rison, "the spiles are rotten anu the main
timbers are in equally bad condition. We
will not repair the bridge to any great ex-
tent. If we can worK the briuge with
crowbars, all right; it not we will close
it until tue new bridge can be brought
into play"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
SQUIRE ABINGDON DEAD.

NEW ORLEANS, March IS, 1898. Squire
Abingdon, the noted English sport
ing man and the backer of
Charley Mitchell In his proposed
match with james ]. Corbetr, died at the
St. Oh ailes Hotel in this city at twenty
minutes past eight this morn
ing of pneumonia Squire Abingdon
came to this country with Charlie
Mitchell on February Il. He was Mitch
eil's hacker. He put up SIC. 900 for Mitch
ell to fight Corbett. He left this city for
Boston little over two weeks ago.
Mitcnell accompanied him. From
Boston they went to Niagara
Fails and thence to Chicago.
Then the pair went to New Orleans to
second Hall in his battle against Fitzsim-
nous. They remained in the Crescent
City until Arlington was taken Ill. Mitch
ell and Hall lett him him in the South and
went to Chicago via the Texas Pacific
route and st. Louis to avoid the
Mississippi authorities, who are
likely to arrest Mitchell If he
puts foot in that State. The Squire's
illness was not thought to be serious un-
TIL last night Symptoms Of pneumonia
then set in.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
HOBOKEN'S OUTLOOK.
Fagan's Mayoralty Boom is shaky
Bitter Personal Fights.

The Democratic City Committee of Ho-
boken met last night, and the following
were appointed the Executive Committee:
First ward, Councilman Weinthal; Sec
ond ward. Councilman Stegmau; Third
ward. Councilman Tahen; and Fourth
ward, Philip Gerhardt!,
Politics in Hoboken, the coming elec-
tion, are going to be 'red hot" Besides
the usual party opposition. personal feel
ing is going TO enter largely into the
campaign, aud the politician and office
holder who comes out of the battle with
out losing some friend will indeed be
lucky. The Democratic primaries will be
held Monday night and the Republican
primaries Tuesday night.
The real fight will be for Mayor.
Lawrence Pagan feels sure of The Demo-
cratic nominating. but II he doesn't keep
his eyes open and watch his supposed sup
porters. he will be surprised when the
nominating convention Is called to order.
AS said before, personal feeling will be
an impOr tant factor In this tight, and
there are Two or three gentlemen who
have sharpened their knives to very
keen edge, and have them up their sleeves
to use il the opportunity presents
ITSELF
Chairman Erlenkoetter of the Common
Council, can't understand why 1t ia that
anybody wants to be Mayor but bimself,
aud for the past six weeks has been
hustling around trying to convince peo-
pie OF his right and title 10 the position,
but there is only one man who has con-
sidered the gallant Colonel seriously and
it Is said that he now Is inclined to be-
lieve Charles has no show.
The Republicans seem apathetfc. The
City Committee was organized last night,
but there wasn't much enthusiasm dis
played at the meeting. The following
officers were electea:-President, DR..
Arlitz: Vice President, Joseph Lagormar-
sino; Secretary, Henry Ortllep; Treasurer,
George p. Bissonette, aud oergeant-at-
Arms. John Hagen. The Executive Com
mitLee will consist of John Ryan, William
MahoD, John Reid. James Campbell,
George P. Bissonette and John Tango
mann.
For Mayor, the party will undoubtedly
nominate Jonn Tangemann. He wants
the nomination. and is willing to make a
hard fight for election. Some of the more
conservative OF the party have not yet
lost faith In John r. Virgins drawing
powers, and would very much like to see
him the Republican nominee. 1t will be
remembered that Virgins beat rahsn in
Hoboken in the Assembly fight last No
vember, and only for Weehawken's ma
Jority, Tahen would have been defeated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
THREE NEW MAJORS.
Results of the New ractics Election in
the First Regiment.

the First Regiment.
Special to The Jerseu City Necs.
NEWARK, March IS, 1S93.-Three new
majors were elected last night for the
First Regiment, at a special meeting
which was held at the City Armory on
Orange street. Tne men who have thus
holds the rank of Captain; George Town
send. Captain of Company l., and Charles
Champlin, Captain of Company E. The
elections were unanimous. By being
chosen first Major Freeman becomes
Regimental Major, while Major Town
send will have charge of the First battal-
ion, and Major Champlin of the Second.
The regimental major ranks next to the
Lieutenant Colonel.
The election took place In the company
headquarters and was secret. Assistant
AdjuIant General John A. Parker of DER
sey City presided.
Assistant Adjutant General Parker
called the meeting to order at about q
quarter to nine O'Clock. Major Freeman
he was elected unanimously. Major
Townsend was the next candidate. He
and Major Champlin were also chosen
without a dissenting voice. Each OF the
successful candidates made a few re-
marks. thanking the officers for their
Kindness, and Assistant Adjutant Gen-
eral Parker congratulated the new majors
upon their success. In half an hour the
meeting adjourned and the officers dis
persed.
Captain Champlin's company had just
finished its drill when the news of the
election was made known and the
men gave three cheers and tiger be-
cause of the success of their chief.
Only one of the new majors was ap-
pointed to fill Il vacancy, and he WAS
Major freeman, who taxes the place Of
Major Hoyt, retired. The other two fill
positions created by~an act of the last
Legislature. The meeting was held pur-
suant TO an order issued last Saturday
by Brieader General Wanser.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
DOESN'T OWN THE EARTH.
C. Blanket Furst's Storm Door Will
Have to 60, Says Justice
O'D0nnell.

Charles S. Furst. who runs store on
Newark avenue somewh ere's, within the
past week or two has become exceedingly
familiar with Police Court proceedings.
He figured conspicuously in the suit
brought by young girl against Charles
Wolfson, his brother-in-law, who was
charged with rape. In that instance
Charles head puffed up to about
twice It's regular size His pull was
enormous, he thought he owned the
town, and consequently in mild manner
proceeded to take possession of it. Some
how there was hitch fand smash, and
Charlie Blanket Furst was lugged into
the First District Police Court by Frank
Monohan the pride of the First Precinct.
FursE was wild. His pull was in the
wrong direction and Charlie has been
nothing but duty that he will not soon
forget. Furst built storm door at the
rear of his store on Railroad avenue that
resemoled a stable. James Gillian, an
adjoining property owner asked FursG to
remove It, He declined, and on February
23 Mr.. Gillian made complaint
against Furst in Justice O'Donnell's
Court for obstructing the streets.
Furst was asked to improve matters.
"Ohf he couldn't think of it." He was
asked to appear in court tNand explain his
actions. TO appear in a court as pris-
oner was beneath the dignity of his
blanketlets. Finally Justice O'Donnell
sent Detective Pearson after him. He
was not inclined to accompany Pearson,
and the same day he sent petition 60 the
Court, signed by his 'ipfuental" friends,
asking the Judge to let up on him.
Another petition came from Fursts
lady employees In which 1t was set forth
that the storm door was PUBLIC benefit.
Justice O'Donneil had allowed Furst to
run to the end Of his rope, and yesterday
when Fnrsr was telling his lady
clerks what pulp he had
Policeman Frank Monahan entered his
store and in short order landed him in
the prisoners dock before Justice O'Don-
nell. CityAttorney Weart appeared for the
city II was shown that the Railroad
avenue sidewalk WIS IL feet wide and
that Fnrst had gobbled up. feet 8 inches
of 1t, with his storm door. Justice O'Don-
nell has given hini until next Friday to
remove the obstruction and II it Is NOT
doue ut that time. Street superintendent
Tumulty will remove 1t Tor him.
Furst wants TO expire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
BERGEN CITIZENS MEET.
The improvement Association Discussing
Public Matters.

The improvement Association Discussing
Public Matters.
The Bergen Improvement Association
met last evening at its rooms on Mont
gomery street. and was poorly attended.
President Isaac Ronlaine, presided, aud
in the absence OF the Secretary, Mr..
Hopheu looked after the record of the
proceeding. Mr.. p II. Frey, who had
been elected recording secretary, said
that he would be Obliged to decline the
honor. as he hau not the time to devote
to the Office, and some one else would
have 10 be elected in his place. The resig-
nation was accepted. Mr.. Campbell of
the committee appointed to call on Chief
Engineer Ruggles and the Corporation
Counsel in regard TO the opening and
sewering of several streets to West Side
avenue, reported that it had not been
able 10 accomplish anything, although
the committee had tried hard enough.
The Legislative Committee reports the
failure of the bill for the opening of Sew
enteentn street and said that there was
no way now for opening streets except by
the old plan. In regard to the extension
Of Pavonia avenue, the committee said
that the avenue would be extended as
soon as the Street aud Water Board had
taken the preliminary steps required by
law. Mr.. Campbell explained Mr..
Salinger's bill allowing the Board OF
Street and Water Commissioners TO open
streets without petition of the property
owners. which did not get through the
Legislature. He spoke of the difficulty
in getting one-half Of tine property owners
to petition fol the opening and regretted
the failure of the bill.
long discussion then followed over
the meeting night and it was finally de-
cided to meet on the third Friday In each
month except June, July and August.
Another discussion took place over the
proposition to abolish the offices of re-
cording and corresponding secretary and
unite the duties OF the two offices into
one to be known as secretary. The pro-
position was accepted and Mr.. Frey was
eIecLed to the Office
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
THE ENGEMANNS' LUCK.
Court of Errors Changes Postpone De
cision for Months.

Court of Errors Changes Postpone De-
cision for Months.
Special to The Jerscv Citv Ne,cs
TRENTON, March is, 1893.-Tha last
session Of the Court of Errors was held
yesterday for the purpose OF voting in
several cases which were laid over for
want of quorum. At the last confer
ence Judge Krueger was sick and unable
TO attend. He was present Thursday and
again yesterday, but no quorum could be
obtained. Judge Whittaker's term ex
pires todav and the changes in the Law
Judges will now make it necessary to re-
argue number of important cases.
Among these are the three racetrack
cases brought against the managers of
Clifton Park, George Epgemann, the
President, and William and George En-
gemann, and Victor Sass and q. H. Bat
tersby, who were sentenced to term In
prison and fined $500, are anxious,y
awaiting the decisions in these cases.
Their counsel, Samuel Kalisch, made
strong argument against the jurisdiction
OF Judge Dixon in the Court below, and
has strong hopes of having the judgment
set aside.
Besides these there are numerous cases
to be reargued because of tue failure to
obtain a quorum yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18

fore levied or imposed, or which may here
after lie levied or imposed in towns of this
State.
Assembly No 1O-An act respecting convey
anceS.
Assembly No Concerning the settlement
and collection of arrearages of unpaid taxes as
sessments, water rates or water rents IN cities
of this State, &c.
Assembly No 130-An act concerning taxes.
Assembly No. 27-Regulates proceedings IN
criminal cases.
Assembly No. 59-Incorporates the r ed Bank
and Eatontowu Turnpike Company.
Assembly No. 302-Revises and amends an act
TO tax inrestates estates gifts legacies and COL
lateral inheritance in certain cases.
Assembly No. i27-For the better protection
of manufacturers of malt liquors, &C
Assembly No. 11-Provides for the more per-
manent improvement of the public roads of this
State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
W. F. soHWEIGLER'S SUICIDE.
He Was Out of Work and Had Been
Drinking

he was OuC OF WOrk ana a2o Been
Drinking.
William F. Schweigler of Guttenburg
shot and killed himself in the pre.ence of
his wife on the top floor OF No. 1877 New
ark avenue, this city, at twenty-five
mi nutes past four +, NJ. yesterday.
SchweigIer was forty years old and
was formerly for many years a
West Shore brakeman. He was
married seven years ago to
Lena Brandenberger, whose parents
now live on the top floor of No. 1877 New
and then an arm, while at work at his
dangerous vocation. After losing
the arm, he was for some months
a watchman In the West Shore
depot at Weehawkep. but he lost that
position six months ago through his
been employed as collector for a furni-
ture dealer on Union Hill. Two
weeks ago he lett his home at
Gutenberg and remained away.
His wife returned to her mothers
house. Schweigler lost his position in
Union Hill, and there is a report that his
accounts showed a small deficit.
Mrs. Schweigler was alone when her
husband called at her mothers house
yesterday afternoon. He raped on
the kitchen door and she opened it.
A few words passed between Them, not
loud or angry and then Schweigler drew
80 calibre revolver. Mrs. Schweigler
started back in alarm for herself Schw-
eigler put the muzzle OF the pistol into
his mouth and fired. He fell into the
doorway aud turning on his back ex-
pired before the arrival of neighbors who
came running in answer to Mrs.
Schweigler's calls. The bullet wena
through the roof of his mouth into his
brain. The body was removed to Nc
kenna's undertaking rooms, in First
street near Newark avenue.
In Schwelgler's pockets, In envelopes
addressed 10 isis" and Darling" were
the following notes:-
NEW JERSEY, 3, II, '93
DARLING SIs-I am about to leave this climate
and would like to see you before leave here,
because l want to make some arrangement for
Garfield my youngest boy; so If You can spare
the time please come down and see me. II you
cannot take care OF him you give him to me and
will take care of him also Garfield mean. /
would just like to see you for about fifteen min
utes, so we could have an understanding. Yours,
as ever, WILLIAM
The other letter has no date or sigma
ture. II reads:
DARLING a-For the last time address you for
by the tine you read this will lay corpse in
your hallway, dead man From a broken
hearted father. Good-by. God bless my Off
spring
George Hahn, who Keeps a saloon in
First street near Newark avenue, was a
half brother of Schweigler.
According to accounts, Schweigler's
misfortunes and death were the result of
his intemperate habits. He leaves three
children. the eldest about six years old.
Union Hill. Mrs. Schweigler went to
Union Hill Immediately after the tragedy.
Her mother remained at home, but was
very reticent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. JOSEPHs HALL

A grand musical and pictorial entertainment
took place last night at st. Josephs Hall, Hobo
ken, under the auspices of the Holy Name
Society. The place was crowded and some two
hundred persons had to be turned away. Police
Commissioner Patrick Hayden, the President,
opened the entertainment with an address on
the benefits of the Society. Prof Brown ex-
hibited views of ireland and during the evening
the following musical selections were rendered.:
Song. "Bels of Shandon," James D. Lee; song,
Killarney ~ Miss Katie German; song, Angels
ever bright and fair,'' Miss T. F. Snyder; chorus.
Sweet and low." st. Joseph's Choir; with
cisms" with song, Douglas Hughes; bassi song,
Vincent Clossey; tenor song, Walter Archibald:
comic effusionS. Dania Lane.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
POETIC RETRIBUTION.
The Race Tracks Closed Through
the Laws Passed to Keep
Them Open.
Special TO The Jersey citu Ns,es.

TRENTON. March is, 1S93.-The OBJ
iect of the writ OF certiorari Wnich
Chief Justice Beasley granted against
the race tracks yesterday, as men
toned in The JERSEY CITY NEWS last
evening. is to bring up for review before
the Supreme Court, the question of the
constitutionality of bill 299. under which
Gloucester, Gutenberg and Monmouth
Park race tracks already have been
licensed 1t also serves as a stay to pre-
vent these tracks from taking advantage
of these licenses.
ARacing, therefore. cannot now be car
ried on without placing the owners III
contempt the Supreme Court, which
they will hardly be willing 70 incur
The argument Oh the constluutionality
of the law will probably not take place
until the June term of Court, although
the defendant can at any time. upon
days notice, move for dismissal of the
writ.
The basis for the contention of uncon-
stitutionality is that uili 299 Is special
legislation within The prohibition Uf the
State Constitution. This is predicated
upon two particular points. the one that
the bill provides for the licensing of exist
ing race tracks by a majority vote of the
licensing power, while a two-thirds vote
the other exempting cities of 100000
population from the operations OF tue
law.
SAID TO BE SPECIAL.
1'he former is clearly legislation in the
interest OF the tracks now in existence as
against those which may hereafter be es-
tablished, and consequently, it is con-
tended cannot, be viewed as other than
special. The latter establishes cassif-
icalion of cities and towns which makes
certain exceptions from The operations of
the law, and it is held that no conditions
exist that justify this classification, there
fore making the bill partake of The ma
ture of special legislation.
Ex-Judse William NJ. Lanning of this
city, who has been active in connection
with the opposition of the State Citizens
League to The passage OF the race track
bills, said to a reporter last evening that
be believed the race track laws were
clearly unconstitutional, on the ground
stated above.
ALL FALL TOGETHER.
With sucn u tindlng III Lhe case of bill
$780, bill 300. which permits boekmaking
and poolselling Within Ghe race track en-
closures, would fall with it, as it only
permits such bookmaking and pooiselling
on licensed tracks. OK course, ii bill 299
licensed.
Ex-Judge Lanping said also that If
auy race tracks other than those which
have been made defendants in the present
application should secure q license. writs
of certiorarf would be applied for in all
cases.
Mr.. Lanning also remarked that there
was 10 question as to the constitutional
ity of the anti-winter racing bill. which
prohibits racing during the months De-
cemner, January aud February, under
the most severe penalties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
MARY GRACE's PROPERTY.

During the lifetime of Judge Knapp. Henry
Lembecf, John C. Crevier and Benjamin Edge
were appointed Condemnation Commissioners
10 asses the value of house and lot owned by
son stree is, which the Docks Connecting Rail-
way Company desired to purchase. Tne prop
cry is worth about 5000. While the proceed
iags were pending, Judge Knapp died and it
became necessary have the Commissioners
reconfirmed, which was done by Judge Nerts.
In December last Mrs. Grace died, and this
morning Counsellor James Manning applied to
Judge Lippincott to have the rame Of Thomas,
husband OF the late Mary Grace, substituted IN
the proceedings, also to have the Commissioners
confirmed for second time. Tne application
was granted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
LARRY KELLS'S NETS BURNED.

Mr.. Larry Kells, well known Greenville
fisherman. reported to the Fifth Precinct Police
yesterday that some one had set FIRE to the nets
which he had laid out to dry on the New York
Bay shore at Chapel avenue. The nets, which
were totally destroyed, we're valued at $500.
The outrage was committed on Thursday even
ing, and Detective Egan has been detailed to in
vestigate the matter and bring the mscreant to
Justice.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-18
DIED.

LAMY,- Friday, March IL Christiane Lamy.
aged seventy eight years, i've months and
thirteen days
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral from her late residence. No.
T24 Hudson street, Hoboken, on Monday. March @,
ut eleven A. NJ.
PRIAE-on Tharsday March IS, 1873. Mary Prime,
widow of the late Peter Prime. aged etzhty-
four years Ttve months and thirteen days
Relatives and fr ends are invited to attend the
funeral services at the residence of her SON in law
Burlin Brown. lie Pine street, Jersey City, on sun
day March i9 at four p II. lnterment at Catsktu as
convenience OF family
STERN Fernando Wood Stern after short III
ness, thirty two ears old.
Il, latlves and friends resp ctfully invited TO
attend his flnera sunday. Marca ~. AZ half-s ass
West Aohoken.