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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THE BIG BRIDGE SCHEME.

Objectionable Features Taken Out of the
New York and New Jersey Plan.
Information was received in this city
from Washington last night that the
New York and New Jersey Bridge Com
papy's bill will probably pass the House
this week. The opponents to the bill.
which permitted the company to build q
bridge across the Hudson River, have
succeeded in having that portion OF the
bill which permitted the Bridge Com
city eliminated, ana have substituted
this amendment
That bridge suited to the use Of team rail-
roads may be constructed across the Hudson
River by the New York and New Jersey Bridge
Company between the States of New York and
New Jersey under and In accordance to the laws
of said States and upon plans to be submitted TO
and approved by the Secretary OF War, and
when built and constructed it shall be a lawful
structure and post and military road, and sub
iect to the interstate cornmerce laws. Said
bridge company shall display such lights, use
such fog horns or other signals as may be from
time to time prescribed BY the Light House
Board, and nothing in this act shall authorize
the laying down OF any railroad tracks except ln
conformity to the Constitution and laws OF the
State Of New York and under the authority Of
said State.
Provided however the location of all ap-
proaches Of said bridge in the city Of New - YORK t
city of New York; and provided, further, that
NO railroad or railroads shall be operated on any
of the approaches of said bridge company In
the city of New York. except on such ap-
proaches as have been located in said city with
the approval of the local authorities Of said city
of NeW York.
Provided, that this act shall not be construed
SO as to in any way enlarge or abridge the au-
thority given for the construction Of aid bridge
by said States.
The Bridge Company did not accept
L. -,
have the original bill passed, but through
the opposition of Congressman Dunphy
the company was obliged to make the
compromise.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THE COYLES AT TRENTON.

The Michael j. Coyle Association OF
Hoboksn made good showing yesterday
il the inaugural ceremonies of Governor
Werts. There were about four hundred of
them in line attired in the
regulation uniform, and wearing white
silk badre bearing the photograph of the
standard bearer. The Coyles were re
ceived at the depot by Joseph s. Weinthal,
and escorted to the home of the State
Democratic League, where they were
cordially received.
The George 7: Werts Club OF Norris
town, Newark Tariff Reform League and
the James Smith, Jr., Association of
Newark were reviewed from tho Ameri-
can House by Mrs. Michael Coyle. Mrs.
Martin " McDsrmott. Mrs. Charles A.
DonavaE, Mrs. Michael Boyle, Mrs. T.
Brandt, all of Hoboken.
The Coyles dined at the American
House and returned TO Hoboken at about
seven O'clock
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER TAKE PRIZES
Frank L. Clark of the Jersey City Ath-
letic Club Ahead.

Frank L. Clark of the Jersey City Ath-
letic Club Ahead.
Mr.. A. Clinton Wilmerding of the New
York Society of Amateur Photography
was visitor at the Jersey City Athletic
Club last night. He had been requested
by the members of the Camera Division
to act in the capacity of judge in award
ing prizes for the best work done by the
amateurs. Mr.. Wilmerding Is severe
critic, but after carefully examining the
work he made the awards. The pictures
were presented to him without the
names of the photographer" SO that a
complaint of favoritism could not be
made. The first prize for the best
single picture was awarded to
No. 6. No. 6 is y picture
of a country lad attired In short breeches
and a frayed straw. standing near a half
barrel of water. which is filled by
spring. Tho picture is cleverly finished
and is the work of Frank L. CLARK.
The second best picture is Winter" and
is the work Of George IL. Wilms. The
first prize for the best exhibit was also
awarded to Frank l.. Clark. Mr.. Wilms
coming in for second prize in this race
also. For the first dozen 4x5 exhibits
and H. c. Nichols second prize.
Mr.. George l.. Wilns won beth first
and second prizes for the best exhibits in
the 5x8 class. In the 611xS4 class Eloyd
Vail was awarded the first prize, and ID.
G. De Witt, the '.infapt" photographed.
second The first award for lantern
slides went to George L. Wilms. Mr.. ID.
best exhibit not finished by exhibitor,
and r. Esterbrook, Jr., second. The ex-
hibits will be open for inspection for the
remainder of the week,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
WHERE DOES BIRDsALL LIVE?

Chairman M. ]. O'Donnell of the Democratic
County Committee is struggling with difficult
problem which has confronted him in the
appointment of an Executive Committee
for the ensuing year. There seems
to exist little dissatisfaction in the Fifth pre-
cinct of the Fifth district. Justice Blrdsau is
the committeeman from this precinct. and by
virtue of this opposition is the executive repre-
sentative.
Mr.. Brdsall has been on the Executive Com
mittee for the past five years, bur this year an
attempt will be made to oust him.
The complaint does not originate from any
feeling of dissatisfaction, but the point OF resi-
dence is ralsed Mr. Birdsal's home is on Mag
nolia avenue. This is In the Fifth Assembly
District, but not in the precinct Mr.. Birdsall
now represents in the committee.
Mr. Birdsall, with view to overcoming the
difficulty, rents a furnished room, II Is
said, in Fourth street, and claims II as
his residence. The Democrats of the Precinct
desire Chairman O'Donnell to appoint George
Heaney or Director Garrison instead OF Bird
sail.
Some interesting developments are expected,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
AGRICULTURISTS In SESSION.
Special to The Jersey citp Ne,os.

Special to The Jersey Ctr Ne,cs.
TRENTON. Jan. Is. 1898. = The State
Board Of Agriculture is holding It's an
nual meeting in the State House today.
There are nearly one hundred farmers
present. President Edward Burrough is
in the chair. The morning session was en-
tirely devoted to routine business. Franklin
Dye the Secretary read the report, in
which he states the outlook for the far
mer was good and there was more inter-
est taken now in the County organiza-
tions than ever before. He announced
that farm labor was scarce in all counties
except Gloucester. He advocated that
the State should authorize the township
assessors to gather farm statistics and
pay for the infor nation. This afternoon.
President Burroughs will read his annual
address, and Francis B. Lee will read a
paper on the Jewish Colony at Woedbine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
BIG HAND SHAKING.
Brilliant Evening Reception to
Werts and Albeit In the
Executive Chamber.
Speeial to me Jerseu citu Ne.us.

TRENTON, Jan. IS. 1S93.-The inaugura-
tion of Governor Werts ended last night
with a grand reception in the Executive
Chamber. The numerous electric bulbs
which dot the ceiling, and the massive
chandelier which hangs in the centre of
the room, threw a soft light upon the
gorgeous uniforms of the military
and the beautiful decorations
of the room adding to the
splendor of the scene. The Governor
and Ex-Governor Albeit, surrounded py
their stats in full uniform stood In front
of the huge mirror and shook hands with
the steady stream of citizens which now-
ed by them for two hours. All classes Oh
citizens were represented In the throng-
The day. laborer pressed close upon the
banker and the merchant in their fault
less evening dress, and the girl who tolls
in the factory grasped the hand OF the
Governor, yet warm with the clasp of
the grand dame of West State street.
The colored brother was out IN force
and had much to say about being col
ored Democrat as he clutched the execu-
tive digits One entcrprising gentleman
of Mocha hue embraced the opportunity
which the occasion offered to importune
the Governor for an appointment OF some
kind and backed up his request with the
unanswerable argument, at that time at
least that he was q right smart cook.
There were many children In the throng
and the two Governors made them mex
pressi5ly happy by particularly noticing
them with the addition OF a pat on the
head or pleasing compliment
HUDsON'S NEW SOLDIERS.
But the TWO Governors were not all that
awakened the profound admiration OF the
crowds. Colonel Asa Dickinson and
~ padIn 0f Hn dQOn
County,s new warriors, made their de-
butts as members Of the Governors staff.
The new uniforms became them we'll
and they carried their swords and cha
peaux as though they had been reared in
regimentals. Mayor Wanser was anon 9
those who stood near the receivin g
party. He was attended by Colonel
Parker. Major Louis Broome, Major
Charles Boltwood of Jersey City and
other members of his staff as Brigadier
General He. however. appeared Ia his
civic capacity aud, as well as his STAN,
was in evening dress instead of uniform.
Only few Jersey City people attended
the reception. Among them were ex-
Governor Bedle, Senator DAILY. Judge
Hudspeth and United States District At
torney White.
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
All the afternoon the bands of the visit.
organizations kept roaming about the
town filling the air with 1.-The Bowery,'
my Love is the Man in the Moon, Pm
the Man That Wrote Ta-ra-ra- boom-de'
ave." and other gems OF current discord
The organization marched In q body
to the State House in the Afternoon
and proudly filed by the TWO
governors while the bands stood in the
hallway and blew and banged at each
other with quavers. and semi duavers
and the other remains of mangled airs
Toward night the clubs went away tax
ing with them their banners, ancient
high hats and cornet bands and by night
fall Trenton mad put out its usual pro-
Yincial Quiet
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
HEROIC MRS. REGAIN.
She Rescued Mrs. Bannon's
Two Young Children
From a Burn
ing Bed.
THEIR MOTHER LEFT THEM ALONE
The Stove Got Overheated and Set
Fire to the Room While the
Baby Slept.

Mrs. James Bannon of No. 40 Second
treet is separated from her husband. aud
earns living by cleaning cars at the
Pennsylvania round house at the head OF
Second street. She left her children
Mary, six years old, and John, four
years, In bed when she went to work this
morning. Her apartments are two rooms
on the second floor Of two-story RAM
shackle brick building. The children
were on bed in the kitchen which Is
about fifteen feet square.
At s:15 neighbors saw smoke issuing
from Mrs Bannon's windows and heard
the children's screams. Mrs. Margaret
Regau, of No. 449 Second street. and
James Nolan. who Keeps saloon near
by, found Mrs. Bannon's rooms
filled with flames and smoke. The
children were screaming on the burning
bed. Mrs. Reean was first in. She took
the children, one under each arm. and
turned TO go out. but, IN the seiHiuR
smoke and heat, could not see the door.
Nolan had gone back TO pull box
35, aud the alarm sounded at SIS. Mrs.
Regan CROPPED few steps and stopped.
uncertain which way to go. Just then
the hall door at which she entered fell
from its hinges. striking aud burning
han( The smoke rushed out Of
| the door and Mrs. Regan saw
her { ay out. Men met her on the steps
and assisted her. and carried the children
to Wagner's drug store on Newark
avenue.
Engines Ne. 8. 4. and 6, and Trucks 1
and 2, under Assistant Chief Deumead
| and a detail OF police under Captain
Farrisr were on hand promptly. Chemi-
cal engine No. put out the fire quickly.
| but both rooms were burned over
| and Mrs. Bannon's furniture was de-
stroyed. Captain Farrler called an am
bulance from the City Hospital, but Mrs.
| Bannon returned and refused to allow
the children to be taken to the Hospital:
The ambulance surgeon attended
them. and they were carried a
| to Mrs Merrow's rooms at No. 81 Colgate
street. The boy is severely burned on
| the face, neck, shoulders, arms and
hands. Mary's burns are on the hands
and arms and are less severe. DR.. John
Keating did what he could fer the little
ones at Mrs. Morrow's and tried 70 per-
suade Mrs. Bannon TO send them
said she was afraid her husband would
get them away from her, II they went
| there Then she declared they should
not go unless she could go too. although
| she hasn't dollar or any home. She
preferred to trust to the kindness or
| her neighbors. Mrs. Regan was
| burned slightly on the face and
| the drug store and having little rests
she was about as usual
The loss is s1o0 all teld. Bartholomew
| Conlon owns the house. He is insured,
| II is supposed that the kitchen stove got
| overheated and set flrs to the floor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
CRUELTY To ANIMALS ROW.

A reorganization meeting of the Hudson
County branch of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals will be held next wednes-
day evening at the store OF A. T. Witter on
Montgomery street.
There is a President to be elected and Mr..
George NJ Mccarthy is q candidate against A.
T. Witter. The loose manner in which the affairs
Of the Society have been conducted in the past
few years. has caused much dissatisfaction
amongst the respectable element and now
Thomas ]. Stewart, Fred Van Saun, Charles
Nestervelt, Simeon Smith. W. F. Lendrum and
Charles ]. Peshall intend having new and
distinct set of officers. Mr.. Mccarthy is the
building is to be erected and in connection with
it a hospital Uniformed agents will also be
engaged. Dr. Arrowsmith will probably be the
Veterinarian and Mr.. Peshall, Counsel. Inn
nediately aft or the reorganization the accounts
of the old officers are to be investigated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
FLoURIsHING UNION LEAGUE.
The Old Officers Reelected and Very
| Pleasant Report Heard.

The Old Officers Re-elected and Very
Pleasant Report Heard.
A pleasant time was had by the mem
bers Of the Union League Club last night
at their annual meeting for the election
OF officers. As THE NEWS some days ago
said would be the case, there was but enc
ticket In the fold and that was unani-
mouslv elected. The officers, with the
exception of Frank ]. Matthews, who was
elected Treasurer. were all reelected
They were:-John A. Blair, President;
Georgs w. Perkins. Vice President;
Thomas McEwan. Jr.. Secretary, and
Frank ]. Matthews, Treasurer.
The officers. with five other members Of
the club, form the Board of Governors.
The five selected to be on this Board
were:-George B. Eaton. Spencer Weart,
S. W.. Sweezsy, A. B. Dusenberry and
Robert H. cray.
After the election Judge Blair read his
annual report as President, aud it was a
gratifying one to the mem bers. 1t set
forth that The receipts since January 20,
ments $3.50 ID, leaving a balance in the
bank of S215.7 7S. The assets Of the club
are $33, ,205.27, the liabilities, $2S, ,055 81.
The number of members January 20.
1892, was ia: active members elected
since then eighty-six and nonresident
IHeIuUcrss Iens making Cobal OIL SiV mem
bers.
During the year the club lost four
members by death, thirteen by iresigna-
tiOn, aud three elected members failed to
qualify. making total of twenty, and
leaving the total membership to date
$50, net gain in membership during the
year of seventy-six. The increase of re-
ceipts during the year 1891 was 1884. 90.
President Blair alluded pathetically to
the losses the club has sustained FROM
dea tn, and saiu the most of the resigna-
ito ms had been caused by the moving of
me mbers out of the city. He predicted
that the present year would be as sue
csssful as the past, and in graceful
manner thanked the memb bers for making
him President for a third time. Other
speeches were made during the evening
and the steward was kept bu-. -ltil q
late hour.
Judge Blair has appointed on the
Finance Committee. F. S. Sweezey, Will
| liam e. Pierson and Freeman A. Smith.
The House Committee is composed OF
George e. Watson. H. H. Holmes, w. H.
Turner, o. Il. Loschen and Randolph
| Parmly. The other committees will be
appointed during the week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THE WASHES MADE MERRY.

The annual ball of the Thomas F. Walsh AS
sociation was held at the Avenue House last
night About fifty couples attended and danced
the hours away to the strains of Professor
Darling's band. The opening march was led by
the standard bearer. The officers of the as
John F. Macarthur. Vice President; John M.
DAILY, Treasurer; Patrick sCassidy, Financial
Secretary; A. B. Terhune. Recording Secretary;
Thomas F. Walsh, Sergsant-at-Arms The Com
mttee of Arrangements consisted of Hugh J..
Sarby, Chairman; Edward j. Corris, Augustus
A, Corris, John M. Sally and Thomas #. Walsh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
DANCE AT MISS NORTHRUP's.

The reception given by Miss Sadie Northrup
at her home on Atlantic street last evening was
a brilliant event. The spacious parlors were
beautifully decorated with potted plants and
fragrant flowers and a pleasant gathering
danced to the delightful strains OF Prof
Mazetti's music Mrs. Northrup laAd Miss
Northrup were charming hostesses During the
evening Miss Alice Segulne sang several soprano
solos, Among the dancers were Iisses Jennie.
Mamie and Alice Smith, Hattie and Jessie Nor
ton, Mabel Tracy. Sarah Jones, Mamie Mitchell,
Annie Dixon. Alice Ket, Hattie Brennan, Flora
Pearce, Hattie Kenny and Messrs. George
Bloomer, Harry McCartin, George Brown,
James Dingler, J. Drayton, William Tyndall,
Frank Pagan and A. D. Larkins.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THE WOODBRIDGE MURDER.
Two Men Who Have Disappeared
Thought to Have Been Involved.

Two Men VINO nave DiSapp08re0
Thought to Have Been Involved.
Special to The Jersey City Ne,os.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. Is, 1s93.-The
Woodbridge murder case seems to have
proven more of mystery than was first
supposed. Delvin was not shot in q
saloon as reported. but out OF doors q
short distance away. Neither had there
been any quarreling before the shooting.
Andrew George and John Pathe are
charged with the murder, but there is no
substantial evidence against them. just
before the shots were heard an unknown
Hungarian shouted chat three Irishmen
were fighting.
In the midst OF the excitement James
Moore of New York and his friend, Will
liam Hoar of Woodbridge. asked for
lantern to examine Delvin. Bo6h of these
men have disappeared, and 1t Is Thought
that they had something to do with the
deed.
The inquest will be held tomorrow
morning at ten O'Clock. Detectives Oliver
and Hosnell are working on the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
W. H. STARR RESIGNS.

Superintendent of Transportation Of the
New York Lake Erie and Western Railroad,
William H. Starr, whose office is at the foot Of
Pavonia avenue has resigned to accept the
office of General Manager Of the North Hudson
County Railway Company. He entered the
service Of the company as roadman and was
rapidly promoted to be road master of the
Buffalo Division, Eastern Division, Delaware
Division and about one year ago was appointed
to the office no has now resigned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
JUSTICE ALDRIDGE DYING.

The veteran Justice of the Peace, Thomas
Aldridge, who has an office on Newark avenue
adjoining the Court House, is at the point Of
DEATH He Is suffering from an attack of
It was doubtful if he would survive until tomor-
row. Justice Aldridge is at least sevsnty-five
years old and is one Of the best known characters
on the Heights.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
OLD AND ILL-MATED.

Lazarus woeff, seventy -one years Of age. and
Imogene Nee, forry-eight years of age were
arrested in Hoboken last September charged
by Mrs woeff with living illegally together at
No $50 Bloomfield street. They were arrested
and admitted to bail, Gustav Scharff OF No. 23
Newark street, becoming bondsmau. Last
night they were arrested by Constable Wise on
capiases issued by Judge Lippncott, they hav-
ngfbe en- indicted by the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
A JOLLY sLEIGHING PARTY.

most enjoyable sleigh ride party was made
mp on the Hill last night 1t went to Lewis
Hotel on the Hackensack Pick Road, way up
in Bergen County, where hot supper and
jolly dance were participated in In the party
were DR.. Joseph Autenwreith, Mrs. Auten.
wreith and the Misses Autenwreith Mr. aud
Mrs John Coyls, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Coyle,
Assistant Postmaster Ely. Miss Annie Duree,
Miss Osborn, Miss Andrews. A. Hauser. Miss
Ella Cannon, John O'Donnell, Mr.. and MIRA
John Tully, and Justice Macs and Mrs. Macs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THE KELLYS' STAG.

The Thomas J. Kelly Association had social
session at their rooms. on Newark avenue and
Grove street, Monday night. Mr.. Kelly was
absent and few members were at Tr enton. but
the room was filed. M. NJ, Mcbride was the
Nat. Hicks William j. McKigney. Billy Reen,
Mr.. Bischofr. P. " Dooley, Charles Solomon.
William Leslie, John McMasker and j. d.
CIements;J. D. Lee and Nat. Hicks sang
duet, and the colored minstrels, Joe Cooper.
Stephen Martin and Charles Miller, of New
York, rendered banjo and guitar selections and
songs. The Kellys are wo king to make a sue
cess Of their ball on the 24th
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
LABoRERS' CASE POSTPONED.

The cases of twenty laborers employe by the
Street and Water Board against the city for the
recovery of back pay came up before Justice
Puster this morning. Counsellor Warren Dixon
appeared for the Compliments, while City At
torney Hudspeth looked out for the nte rests Of
next Wednesday morning. The plaintiffs are
Owen McNally, P. Crowley, L. Quinn. D: Dono-
van, NJ. Foley. P. Nally, D. Burns, M. Murphy,
P. Lenahan. j. Farrell, W. Carey, Terrence
Cox nj Lynch. T. Smith, P. McGovern, M.
Mackin, T. Conley and Thomas Kelly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18

Joint Committee on the Chicago Fair. to
which all matters relating to the show
are TO be referred. Mr..
Parker of Monmouth. Introduced a bill
deciding certain lands at Sandy Hook to
the United States Government for the
erection of Notifications for the protec-
tion of New York Harbor,
Both Houses adjourned at 10 O'Clock
today until Monday evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
CREIGHTON BEAT sYMEs.

Justice Puster this morning rendered q decis-
ion 10 the case Of Bernard Creighton VS.. William
Symes, giving Judgment for $25 in favor of
Creighton. Several weeks ago Creighton went
to Symes' Hotel and gave the clerk, Patrick
when Creighton demanded his money, Murphy
said he had been robbed Murphy paid Creigh-
ton $25 and was then discharged by Symes.
Creighton brought suit and, through Counsellor
Simpson, won his case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
THREATENED TO KILL HIS WIFE.

Joseph Meter, thirty-four years old. la
borer. has been separated from his wife for
some time. Last evening he went to her rooms,
at No. 1O6 Railroad avenue, and asked her to
live with him. He had an axe and when she
refused, he threatened to kill her with it.. She
ran from the house and informed Policeman
their daughter appeared against him in Justice
O'Donnell's Court today. Meter was held for
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
RODE THROUGH STATEN ISLAND.

The Greenville Bowling Club held ''sleighing
party last night and the members enjoyed the
.sbiggest kind of time." The start was made
from the Belvedere Hall at eight o'clock and 1t
was long after midnight before they returned.
Almost every town on Staten Island was visited.
Among those who were in the party were:--s
George Mack, L. Kreiser, A. Bange, Henry and
Maurice Gennert. Walter Schmidt, W.. Schnitzer,
A. Koch and c. K. Dusel.