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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
A POLICY SHARKS TROUBLES.
Meese Will Seek a Divorce From His
Faithful Wife.


Louis H. Meese, the ex-policy dealer, whose
exploits in Hoboken were told exclusively in
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS of last evening,
was released from custody last night, on
bail. Immediately he caused a warrant to
be issued against his uncle, William Muller,
preferring a counter charge of assault IL
battery. Policeman Chris Stanton served the
warrant on Muller and he was brought to the
station house about eleven o'clock last
night. 1t was at the instance of Muller that
the nephew was taken into custody earlier
in the day. Meese was seen by a reporter
last night. Said he:-
my uncle is mgrateful. | provided him
with a home where | lived, over my restau-
rant, and allowed him money. | never was
extravaganza, yet I gave my wife all the
ings in a tea cup, and leave them there.
Muller and my wife would empty the tea
cup, and the money would go. Ihad not
the heart to send him away as he
could get no employment and was in desti-
tute circumstances. He did not appreciate
my kindness, however, and in my absence
he endeavored to tax a mean advantage of
my wife. She admits that she consented to
his entreaties, and he mentions several ocea-
sions that, during my absence
from home, she permitted undue famil-
larity. When | came home at one time
l heard the two talking together and from
the conversation l gathered that he had
been conducting himself improperly again.
I stood them both up together in a corner,
after compelling them to go up stairs. / was
angry. They made a complete confession to
me. Muller cried like a baby, and after
severely ~trouncing him l left the coward. I
shut my wife up for a while in our apart
ments. 1t is my intention to secure an
absolute divorce from the woman. l have
- IL -
all my money. 1 nave advertised my res
taurant for sale"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
A TARIFF DEBATE.
Republican Speakers Denounce the
Wilson Bill,

The Sociological Society of the Young
Mems Republican Club, whose club room is
on Gregory street, had a debate last even
ing, in which its members took part, relative
to the virtues of a high protective and low
tariff. Messrs. Joseph Dover, Miller, John
Campbell and Mr.. O'Brien argued in favor
of free trade, and all took the stand that a
low tariff would increase wages all over the
country. Joseph Miller declared that from
1776 to 1912 there was no tariff, and that. in
1912, when a tariff was imposed, the
New England States threatened to
leave the Union. Jacob De Jong, Robert
McAndIew and George Francis argued for
high protection and maintained that a low
protective tariff meant low wages. They
c~ontended that the Wilson bill, although
only submitted for passage, was already
having an evil effect upon trade. They
gained the sympathy of the audience by
condemning it and declaring against its
passage. The debate was an interesting one
and about fifty people applauded the debat-
ers, when a particularly good point was made.
The event was such a successful one that
many Of the kind will be held during the
winter. NEXT Tuesday evening the club will
complete arrangements for an entertain
ment and hop to be held at an early date.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
ZION CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT.

The choir of the A. M. E. Zion Church. as
sisted by the Jersey City Price Literary So
ciety, gave a literary and musical entertain
ment last night at the A. M. E. Zion Church
at Monmouth and Eighth streets. A piano
solo by Miss Eveline Murphy was well rem
dered, Miss Mamie Cole rendered several
vocal solos which were loudly encored, Miss
Ida Peterson gave a number of recitations
which were highly appreciated; a violin solo
by Miss G. Tony won well merited applause:
Mrs. Mcpherson johnson delivered an essay.
and Mr.. William Painter entertained the
audience with select readings. An Grafton
by Mr.. George E. Cannon and selections
by the Jersey City Quartette Club concluded
the entertainment. An equally interesting
programme has been arranged for this even
ing. The Lyeeum officers of the A. N. E.
Zion Church are:-Mr. George E. Cannon,
President; Mrs. Mamie Aver, Vice Presi-
dent; Mr.. A. a. Dear, Secretary; Miss Ida
Peterson, Assistant Secretary; Mr.. M. A.
Cannon and William Painter, Critics: Mr..
David Smith, Librarian; Messrs. W. H.
Rias and Richardson, Marshals. Mr.. Rias
is chorister and Miss Susie B. Anderson ac-
companist. The ladies Of the church pro-
vided refreshments for the guests in the
lecture room.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
ELECTRICAL RAILROAD SCHEME
The Route of a Proposed Road 10
Connect Trenton and Paterson.
Specidl d the Jersep Citu Nett

special 70 INC JeTscy Luy NctS.
TRENTON, Dec. 80, 1s93.-There has been
considerable said in financial circles and
newspapers about a gridiron road between
Paterson, Jersey City, Newark and Trenton.
Agents of the corporation have been in
Trenton for some days, and they have as
sured some of our citizens that the scheme is
soon to be,a reality, and that all the capital
needed for the scheme will be Forthcoming
within the next six months.
The protector of the enterprise is Joseph
Fl. Real, q. citizen of Bloomfield, this State.
The road, which will be known as the New
Jersey Railway Company, Will begin at the
Delaware River, this city, and leaving Tren-
ton passes through Lawrenceville, Princeton,
Kingston, Rocky Hill and East Milestone to
Bound Brook, from whence branches lead to
Somerville and Raritan on the west and New
Bru nswick on the east. Passing north from
Bound Brook, the line runs northeast to
Westfeld, passing through Dunellen, Plain
field and Fanwood. From Westfield a branch
will run to Railway, Elizabeth, Woodbridge,
Boynton Beach and Perth Amboy, forming
a short line from North Jersey and Eastern
Pennsylvania to the seashore.
The line continues northeast from West
field, passing through Springfield, Milbtrn,
Wyoming, South Orange, Orange, West
Orange. East Orange, Bloomfield, Montclair
and thence to Paterson, with a branch from
Millburn to ~Irvington and Newark on the
east and to Morristown on the west. An
other branch extends from Montclalr to
Caldwell.
1t win extend through PIainfield, Orange,
Montclair and Paterson. This is the longest
electric railway built.
The cars TO be used are t~hirty-four feet
Ions, with double motor, of thirty horse
power each. They will run through the
cities at the rate of about ten miles per hour,
and twenty-five or thirty miles in the eoun-
try. Five electric power plants, with 1000
horsepower each, located at Trenton, Rocky
Hill, Bound Brook, Westfeld and Orange
will supply the power.
The road will also connect with the prin-
eipal steam roads of the State.
The estimate, made by the. engineer, shows
that the road can be built at a moderate
cost, and that the returns from the traffic
will about double the outlay.
The construction will begin at an early
date, and viii be pushed to completion as
soon as possible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
CATHOLIC CLUBS LADIES' NIGHT.
A Large Progressive Euchre Party
The winners.

IA AlaAA 80 IuClA1 AELH-
The winners.
Last night was ladies' night at the Catho-
lie Club. A different sort of entertainment
was provided for the guests than usual.
1t was a euchre tournament, and of the
200 guests eighty sat down to combat for the
prises offered by the club boys. Father
Kelly was present and made the evening as
pleasant as possible for those who
were not playing. He gave the
players encouragement and poked
fun at the unfortunate players.
Ten games were played, and the winners
were Miss M. Riley, who won all ten, re-
ceiving a beautiful lamp; Mrs. Rooney also
winning ten games, a Madonna picture:
Joseph McEntee, winning nine, receiving a
silk umbrella; Joseph O'Connell, also win
ming nine, received a decorated cigar case;
Messrs. James Burns and Palladeau were
awarded a box of cigars each. Mrs. Cook,
the winner of one of the BOBBY
prizes, selected a large candy pig.
Miss Nellie Reardon, the winner
of the other BOBBY prize, selected a silver
crumbt tray. Miss Mabel Burns and Miss
Daisy Kennedy tied the winners of the
BOBBY prizes, but in the draw they lost.
Miss Cue o another BOBBY, which con-
sisted of a candy jack-in-the-box.
The entertainment created much excite
ment and was greatly enjoyed by those
present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The installation of, and the opening of the
1894 campaign OF Sherman Council, Royal Ar
canuD, Will take place at the meeting Of ths
council on January 2. The two teams for Sc
curing new members will also begin WORK at thi.
meeting.
Lincoln Council. No. T. Cadets of Temperance
will hold their next meeting in Clinton Hall ON
January third.
There will bs q grand banjo concert at Has.
brouck Hall on January IL.
Two new cases of measles were reported tc
Health Inspector Benjamin this morning.
Augustus B. Reid, colored. of No. $40 Ogden
avenue, Newark. is detained at Headquarters
for the .Iiddlesex County authorities who want
for atrocious assault with intent 70 kill on
Fanny Van Pelt Of New Brunswick. Raid was
arrested last night by Detectives Dalton and
Doyle.
Sheriff Toffey delivered two prisoners at
States Prison today, They were James Maller,
convicted OF grand larceny aud sentenced to a
term of FIVE years, and John Mullins convic ted
Of burglary and sentenced to q term Of eigh-
teen months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
BOWLING CLUB PRIZE WINNERS.

At the New Jersey Bowling ClubIast even
ing an event of unusual Importance was held.
1t was the presentation of prizes won by
members in the bowling tournament which
began IN December Is and closed on Christ
mas day. The prizes were not only valuable
but useful, and it was a happy crowd that
assembled at the coy clubhouse to con-
graduate the victors. The winners of the
prizes were: First class-Frederick w.
Wright, parlor plants; j. Smederer, easy
chair; s. Leonard, parlor rug; J.. Lohmeyer,
gold sleeve buttons. Second c1ass-Jacob
Percy, smoking set; Judge +. H. Kimmer-.
", derby hat; Thomas Jacob, silver match
box, and James Degnan, book. Third class
John Cummings, r. Quaife and 7. Tormey
each received one box Of cigars.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
MORE BEER B0TTLERs ARRESTED.

Acting in accordance with the resolution
passed by the Board of Aldermen at it's last
meeting, Police Captain Nose Newton's
police have been keeping an eye open for
bottlers delivering beer, who have failed to
take out a regular license. Yesterday they
nabbed the following offenders:-John
G. Woehlke, of No. 12 Beacon
avenue; Frank Wieseman, No. 430 Ocean
avenue; Frederick Schierinbeck, No. 927
Park avenue Hoboken, n Eugene Gar
eckle, No. 1903 De Mott street, Hoboken.
They were arraigned before Police Justice
Birdsall this morning. In response to the
request of Judge Henry Puster, who has
been retained by the arrested bottlers, the
examinations were laid over until January
6. 1t is understood that Judge Puster viii
make a test case of that of one of the
offenders.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIsTs.
Plans For the New Building Have
Been Prepared.

Plans For IN New Building Have
Been Prepared.
The trustees of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, which holds its meetings in a hail at
jackson avenu and Union street, met last
night to discuss plans for the new building
which they are going to erect on Oak street.
They have purchased for $1,000 the lots mum.
bered IS and 81, between Jackson and Ocean
venues The house in which Brother
FRANKIE, the Adventist preacher lives, occu-
pies half of lot No. IS. The plot on which
the church will be built is 81 by 100 feet.
The building will be 81 by 70 feet, an alley
way being left between the building and the
house. TIL designs are being drawn by
Mr.. A. E. Watkins, a new convert to the
faith, who was formerly a member of the
Bergen Baptist Church. The building will
be built to hold about 400 people and with a
pitch of about forty-ive degrees.
st will not be a costly structure" said
Brother Frank, las our faith is expanding
rapidly, and we don't know how soon we
may need a larger place. The front will be
ornamented and an Illuminated star will be
placed at the peak of the roof. The interior
will be perfectly plain, and will be fitted
with pews. Seats will all be free. We
haven't taken up a collection since we start
ed our work in Jersey City. There is a
little box placed at the door, though, and
people can contribute what they like.n
"Does that support the churchg3 asked the
reporter;
$50 necessary to pay the rent, without ask
ing for a cent"
lis your salary paid out of this collec-
lionT'
mo. it is paid by the New York Confer.
ence. My work is more that of an evangel
ist than a local preacher. l go about the
country founding churches, and others fol
low in my steps and take charge. think
though hat | shall stay in Jersey City fol
some time. In the spring I shall hold a
| series of meetings in the city,
.''Instead of building temporarily, why
don't o rent Elsey Chapel? l understand
that Brother Elsey is anxious to find 6
tenant"
''Some of our people did write to Brother
Elsey and offer him 800 rent for the use Of
it for three months. Instead of treating il
as a business communication he read if be
fore his congregation, and, commenting OF
it, told them that he would not have US il
there at any price. The next evening Mrs
Earle, one of Elsey's followers, arose anC
said that we couldn't have it if we paid 81, 00
for it,
"Are you doing much work among thu
poor"
Eyes; we nave organized a missionary
society and helping band with a special com
mittee, whose duty it is to cali on the poor
nurse the sick, and in many cases do tn,
homework for them. There is nothing il
the way of helping them that these womel
| are not willing to do. Where we find desti
tute cases and can we help them with mone7
end clothes. Mr.. Watkins is president O
the society and Mrs. Keller is secretary
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
DEMAND BEER MONEY
Contemplate intimidation o.
Residents by Contractor
ByPne's Ashmen.

All over the hill people are complaining
daily of the neglect of Contractor Byrnes
men in not removing their ash barrels at
the proper time, letting them remain stand
ing sometimes for days. Among the com
plainants is Captain McKaig, who says that
he ann get the ashmen to remove the
ashes from the Police Station unless he pays
them. Another thing he complains of is
that the ashnen carry no shovel and broom
consequently when they spill ashes through
careless handling or when the bottom comes
out of a barrel, the ashes remain in the
gutter until the housewife can stand them no
longer and has them cleaned up, only to be
spilled again.
IT A E E
Charley O'Neill, the doorman of the Fourth
precinct station, two weeks ago placed a bar
rel of ashes at the rear of the building on
Harrison avenue, and it stands there yet,
untouched by any of Byrne's men.
Captain LANCE said to the reporter
HPeople from all over my precinct are com
planning that their ashes are allowed to
stand on the street for days at a time.n He,
too, complained that they fail to take them
from the station house.
WANT BEER MONEY.
Mr.. VIM. j. Doll, who keeps a furniture
store at No. 81 Harrison street, accosted the
reporter IN The Ihlfd CRIMINAL Court this
morning and said
Contractor Byrne's men won't remove
the contents of my ash barrel unless | give
them beer money. They refused to do SO
this morning and | complained of it to the
oyerseer, who rides around in a carriage
experimenting three men. | told him his
men would not empty my barrel and asked
him why. He said: We take what we
damn please | bribed one of his men with
five cents for beer tn fell me the name of his
boss. He told me it is Fitzgibbon. Mr..
Fitzgibbon should be indicted"
WELL FOUNDED.
A tour of the streets of the Hill shows
that all of these complaints are well found
ed. Unemptied ash barrels can be found
everywhere, and as for the streets and gut
tiers, in some places they are SO covered with
ashes, filth and garbage that the health of
the people in the vicinity is endangered
by il.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
CORPORATION NOTICE

CORPORATION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on the nineteenth day
filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board OF Street
and Water Commissioners their final assessment
map and report for the construction of a thirty inch
brick oval sewer in
AVENUE
from Gator avenue to Warner street, a twenty-four
inch brick oval sewer in
from Warner street to Cedar avenue, to be built
under the westerly sidewalk in
Also a twelve inch pipe under the easterly side
walk of
OCEAN AVENUE
from Stevens avenue to a point about one hundred
feet south of Sheffield street, and connect with the
sewer on the westerly side Of
OCEAN EMU
together with the necessary receiving basins, man.
holes aud appurtenances, and the same Is now open
Board. u Saiu
And notice is also given that the following streets
or avenues or particular sections thereof are included
OCEAN AVENUE
from a point about 1889 feet north of Gator avenue
to a point about 10l.9 feet north of Cedar avenue.
ROSE AVENUE
from a point about 94.07 feet south of Warner street
to a point about $685. feet north of Cedar avenue.
JACkS0N AVENUE
from a point about 8. Il feet south OF Warner street
to a point about 1856 feet north of Cedar avenue.
WARMER STREET
from Ocean avenue to a poiEt about 1896 feet east OF
Bergen avenue.
from Ocean avenue to a point about 100 feet east Of
Bergen avenue.
oALF 6ANS - y
from ocean avenue to a point about 100 feet east Of
Bergen avenue.
CEDAR AVENUE
from Ocean avenue to a point about 100 feet east Of
Bergen avenue.
For the purposes of assessment the property COM
prised in the foregoing description is. divided into
two sections, as follows@
First. That property which will receive Immediate
and direct tapping benefit, and the assessment for
which will therefore become due and payable inn
mediately upon the confirmation of assessment.
All such property Is colored yellow ON said map.
Second. The property coloFed green on said map
and further designated by Commissioners numbers
"a to 4l6 are prospectively benefited by said i'm
provement which prospective benefit depends upon
the construction of lateral and connecting sewers
not yet built, the assessment for same shall consSS
tute a first lien thereon at and from the time whed
the lateral sewer is constructed connecting the pro-
perty assessed, with said trunk line sewer, and shall
be collectable the same time the benefits assessed
thereon for the construction Of each connecting
lateral sewer, is or may be by law colleetable.
And that the twenty-second day of January. 1891,
at ten O'Clock A. NJ, and the meeting room of
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners are
hereby fixed, as the time and place when and
where the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
will meet to hear, consider and adjudicate upon all
objections to said assessment and report.
All objections thereto must be presented in
writing.
misSioners.
GEORGE t. BoUToN,
Clerk.
Dated Jersey City, December 81, 1895.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
A D OF SORROWS,

There will be a State assemblage at Quar-
tet Club Hall, Hoboken, tonight. The occa-
sion will be the German Lodge OF
Sorrows" of the United German
Masonic Lodges of the State,
The dead will be eulogized, and an elaborate
banquet will be held. The ceremoniesc com
mence at six O'clock, and will continue until
twelve. There will be present singing clubs
from all over the State, and the
order will be represented bv
its lodges from every portion of the entire
State.
The occasion will be a memorable one in
masonic circles. This will be the first as
semblage of its kind in the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
IN A SERIOUS FIX.

Harry Boag, formerly proprietor of the
saloon now owned by ssJack" Roberts, was
arraigned before Justice Kimmerly this
morning. A serious charge is made against
him by Emma Bloy of No. $50 Ocean ave
nue., who is about to become a mother.
Counsellor Norman Rowe appeared for the
defendant and asked for an adjournment
of the case until january IS. His Honor
granted his requested.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29

-
Notice is hereby given that on the nineteenth day
OF December, 1888, the Commissioner of Assessment
and Water Commissioners their final assessment
IMPROVEMENT OF BRUNSWICK STREET,
from the bridge stone on the northerly side OF
Fourth street to the s~outherly line of Tenth street
blOcks-except that part already paved-resetting
present curb and paving new curb where necessary,
walks and laying new Tagging and bridgestone
where necessary, and doing all work necessary to
the Improvement in a good and substantial manner.
and the same is now open to public inspection in
And notice is also given that the following streets
or avenues or particular sections thereof are in
.BRUNsWIcK STREET,
from Newark avenue to Tenth street.
FOURTH STREET,
on the north side from Brunswick street toa point
about l2-5 feet east F4 fRfTs9 srRErT
from Brunswick street about 1879 feet east and 1250S
SIXTH R
from Brunswick street, about 100 feet east and 200
SEVENTH sTEET.
from Brunswick street, about 800 feet east and 200
EIGHTH STREET,
from Brunswick street, about 400 feet east and 200
Avo AVENUE
from Brunswick street, about aS34 feet east and 100
NINTH STREET.
from Brunswick street, about 40 feet east and 200
TENTH STREET,
ton the south SIDE nom brunswick street, about 20
feet east and ~ feet west.
And that the twentysecond day of January, 1891.
at ten O'Clock A. NJ, and the meeting room of the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners are here
by fixed as the time and place when and where the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners will meet
to hear, consider and adiudicate upon all objec-
lions to said assessment and report.
All objections thereto must be presented in writ
ing.
By order of the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners.
GEoRG 7. BoUToN,
Clerk.
Dated Jerseycity, December q, 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
THE GERMAN AT HAsBRoUoNs..

A number of the scholars of Hasbrouck
noon from two to five o'clock, in Hasbrouck
hall, which they were permitted to ,..e
through the courtesy of Mr.. Stimets. The
german was led by Miss Alice Scudder and
Harold Koonz. None but the dancers were
allowed on the floor, but the gallery was
filed with spectators. Among the dancers
were: Misses Eye, Ada and Helen Cadmus,
Florence Kennel, Carrie Case, Reid, Addie
Scudder; Messrs. Bradford, Bumsted, Bent
ley, Gibson, Charles Hardenberg, Hague,
Stires, Everett and Scudder.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-29
ACKNOWLEDGED HE STOLE.

Marion Stanford, a writer in a hotel at No.
z Exchange place, was a prisoner in Justice
O'Donnell's court this morning charged by
Dominic Leon of the same residence with
larceny of 5000.
Leon called a witness who testified that
Stanford borrowed a knife from him and
explained at the time that he wanted it to
open the door of Icons room. The prisoner
acknowledged his guilt and was committed.