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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
IRON FROM JERSEY BOG ORE.

s'Raising" 1t Used to BE Leading In
dustry in This State.
The "raislng" of this ore and the man
facture of iron therefrom was the leading
industry of South Jersey during the early
part of this century. Charcoal was the
fuel used. and coalings were common
throughout the "pines." An active coal
ing is now seldom seen. Shells were
hauled by wagon or rowed and poled by
scow from the seashore for a fiux, the
oyster then being of more value for that
purpose than for food. Better oysters
could be picked from those shell heaps
than can be bought at the stands today.
In memorandum kept by the master
ore raiser" for one of the largest furnaces
there are many interesting notices of
large quantities of clans and rum bought
and sold, but the oyster is never mem
toned. These account books were deco
rated with pictures Of soldiers and war
ships, showing well the prevailing
thought of those days.
There was then an extensive trade be-
tween South Jersey and the West Indies,
exchanging lumber and iron for rum,
sugar and moIasses. in spite of the
pirates who were ever at homo In the
thoroughfares, bays and crooked chan
nels OF the coast. Scattered here and
there along these streams are the remains
of what were once centres OF flourish
ing industry. In some places the fur
naces and forges have been completely
obliterated and forgotten in others only
bits of black Stag remain; while in others
the ruins are still standing. At the head
of the Tuckahoe River there is crum-
bling stack, at Allaire there are ruins,
and at Weymouth the course of a canal
may be traced by which the ore was
brought to the furnace from the bog.
Populdr Science MOnthlN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
PALMA ON THE DRY DOCK
The Beautiful Club House
in the Hands of Decora-
tors and Carpenters.
VAN HORNE HAS THE CONTRACT.
Billiard fables Will Occupy the
Bowling Allevs-New Paper
and Carpet.

ga thorough renovating and redecora-
tion of the Palma Clubs fine house. on
Bright street and Jersey avenue, was be-
gun yesterday afternoon. When the
work is done the interior will have had
transformation. The bowling alleys
on the ground floor will be
taken up, a new flooring laid,
and the billiard table moved upon 1t
from upstairs for use during the summer.
Four of the alleys have already been
taken up, and the other two will be re-
moved next week. Bowling will cease
until next fall. Plate glass will be put
into the front first floor windows, and
the walls will be repainted.
A GRAND TRANSFORMATION.
The library and card room on the sec
ond floor will be made into one room and
redecorated. Japanese paper will be used
ON the walls. The decorating of the
building will be done by Van Horne OF
New York. 1t is expected his work will
be very fine. The improvements have
been begun early because it
would have been impossible to get
Van Horne later in the season. He will
be busy in New York decorating private
residences. The new Hotel Waldorf was
decorated by Van Horne. The room
formed from the library and adjoining
card room will be feature of the build
ing. The parlors and the card room on
the second floor will be redecorated and
papered and the halls frightened by
painters. The third floor card rooms Will
be redecorated and painted and the halls
and stairways will receive new carpets.
EXPENSE NOT REGARDED.
The building will be put in first class
shape regardless of expense. 1t is ex-
pected the improvements will be COM
pleted by April 10. a ladies' night re-
ception viii be given as soon as the house
is ready.
The improvements are in charge Of
Robert W. Elliott, Chairman; W. G.
Post, w. j. Fields, N. J. H. Edge, Prasi-
dent of the club, and c. w. Carter,
Chairman of the Board OF Trustees who
are ex-officio members of the committee.
The gymnasium room is now an apart
ment of general utility. Furniture is
gathered in iT from the room occupied by
workmen, aud it is used as parlor aud
card room. It's appearance is novel
The membership is increasing steadily.
The roll has 469 names. The limit is
500
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
RAIDING POLICY MEN,
The Hoboken Police Gathering in
the Law Breakers-Seyen Ar
rested By Noon.

The Hoboken Police are after the policy
dealers today with vengeance. AT noon
seven had been arrested, and by night it
is thought about twenty-five will be in
the clutches of the police
Detective Nelson has gathered the evil
dence in these cases. and this morning,
on his complaint, Recorder McDonough
issued some twenty-five warrants.
Detectives Nelson and Gallagher
are serving Them. AS fast
as arrested the men are
arraigned before Recorder McDonough,
and bail is fixed at $500 ALI SO far ar
resteed have furnished bail, The follow
ing are the arrests made:-
Louis Meese. twenty-eight years of age,
storekeeper. of No. 2O4 Newark street.
John Leatum, forty-five, shoemaker.
No. 107 Park avenue.
Hugh Kelly, thirty-seven, brakesman
of No. 81 Adams street. but who con
Quoted his business at the store, No. Al
Newark street.
John Carton, thirty-three, of No. go
Madison street, conducted the business
at No. 43 Jefferson street,
Carl Glazer, fifty-nine, shoemaker. No.
No 4o5 Garden street. ~
John Yeck, thirty-one, clerk of No.
497 Newark street, conducted his usiness
at No 509 Second street.
p. K. j. Lennaugb, clerk, M. 108
Seconk street, conducted his bur ess at
No. S3 Willow avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
MRS sTEINBERGER's BRy lis.

She Makes Things Lively Bel sen Hus-
band, Boarders and LoA jrs.
Cutie sensational story came ont this
morning in the First District Police
Court. Michael Steinberger Of No. 141
Eleventh street was charged with be-
ing disorderly person. Last night
he called on his wife, from whom
he is separated, at No. sec
Henderson street. and threatened
to kill her. The accused charged
his wife with living with Adam
Legizz2ski. Steieburger came fr ON the
County Penitentary only yesterday,
after serving three mouths. He found
the door locked and was refused admis-
sion.
1t came out in the evidence that Mrs.
Steinberger and Leziezynski have been
living together for some time. At one
time at No. Is Washington street, N. Y,
that he could not interfere with the pres.
ent domestic arrangements, and dis
charged him with the promise that il he
can produce any evidence that his wife is
living as he had charged, he would issue
warrants for the arrest OF both her and
her alleged paramour.
Jus ice O'Donnell expressed his opin-
ion that this arrest Of Steinberger was
simply a ruse Of his wife to
have him again put away as
Liezuyniski aud Mrs. Steinbergerl ap-
peared later. VIM. Winston and the two
former were sarrested by Policeman Cox
or the complaint of the latter and were
ordered to leave the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
MEIGHAN A Suicide.
A Noted Hobokenite Who
Served ValiantlY With
Gen. Meagher.

John Meighan, one of the best known
citizens of Hoboken. committed suicide
at noon ay by jumping into the Hud-
son in midstream, from the deck OF the
Hoboken ferryboat Morristown. IHis
body was picked up by tugboat and
brought to the shore, where Coroner
Parslow took charge Of it,. 1t was later
identified by Detective Nelson. La st
night Meighan entered the Hoboken
Police Station and insisted on being
locked up. He had been drinking
heavily. He was accommodated. This
morning he left the station house in a
verv despondent mood.
Meighan WAS perhaps one of the best
known citizens of Hoboken. He was
born In Ireland fifty-three years of age,
In 1861 he enlisted in the Eighty
eighth New York Irish Volunteers.
the famous Meagher's Brigade. He
served valiantly for three years, and was
wounded severely. His bravery won
for him promotion to the title of
Lieutenant. After the war he formed a
partnership with Patrick Hardy. and un-
der the the business title OF Hardy &
Meighan did most OF the carpenter work
in the CITY. At Hardy's death, Meighan
conducted the business himself. One
of his foremeu was John McGrane. who
later employed Melghan as foreman,
and stronge to say, McGraue committed
suicide some five years ago by shooting
himself.
For two years Meighan represented the
Third ward in the Common Council. At
one time he was reputed to be worth over
100000.
He was a man of strong opinions.
Drink beggared him, and brought him to
the position he has lately assumed. He
has OF late years continued his carpentry
business, but drank to excess.
He was married three times, and q wife
now survives him, also two sons, Thomas
T. Meighep, bookkeeper for Hankins, the
lumber dealers, and George f..
Meighap, a lieutenant Of Company
X OF the Hopoken Battalion of the
Fourth Regiment. Two daughters OF his
second wife also survive him. He resided
at No. 25S Fifth St
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Miss Brewer delivered a lecture on Zoology '
bef ore number OF school teachers, in the High
School building, yesterday afternoon. The at
tendance was small. but those who braved the
inclement weather were amply repaid for their
efforts.
There viii be great swearing in of troops
and commissioning Of local officers at salvation
Army Hall, on Gregory street, tonight, py Ad-
iutant Bell, the .'Eastbourne Hero"
The Y Nj. c. A. will have its anniversary ex-
ercises at the Bergen Reformed Church ext
Sunday evening.
Mr. II. F. Levarty, Of the Union Theolog c al
Seminary, will speak on my Friend at the
Y. NJ. q. A. rooms on Sunday at four r M GOOD
music is promised.
There will be meeting of the Citizens
Street improvement Association tonight In ST.
Lucy's Hall.
Frank Saborowski, who has been confined in
the County Jail since December 26 last, awaiting
trial on a charge Of assault and battery. was re-
leased by Judge Hudspeth, this morning, on his
own recognizances.
Judge Hudspeth, this afternoon, suspended
sentence In the case Of Edward Nolan, charged
with petit larceny.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
PLEAS In THE SESSIONS

Ernest Hildebrandt was arraigned in the
Court of Special Sessions this morning before
Judge Hudsperh, to plead to charge of grand
larceny His plea was guilty. Dennis Harmon
pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery. He
was admitted to bail in $4,000. John Murray
pleaded not guilty to charge of larceny fr ON
the person. He was admitted to bail in $500.
Judge Hudspeth dismissed the case against
FraLk Munford, who was charged with assault
and battery upon Joseph Bewig, a foreman at
Hexamer's Riding Academy Murphy remon-
strated with .Bewig upon being discharged from
Hexamer's employment, and a short scufde
ensued. No blows were struck. The Court re-
buked Bewig. and said that such cases would not
permitted to engage the time of the Court In the
future
Thomas Irving. Scotchman, employed as a
brickayer, was arraigned to answer charge OF
assault upon Mary Simon, neighbor. The case
was one of those cIassed as CLOTHES line fights
The prisoner was discharged. The Court then
ordered the people, who are all Scotchmen, to
stop the chickering's which was causing the strife
He warned them that il they did not stop it of
their own accord, he wonld see that it was,
through the process of law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
HUDSON RIVER TERMINAL WINS.
James Day Loses His Case Against That
Company Under a Statute.

James Day Loses His Case Against That
Company Under Statute.
Special to The JERSEY City News.
TRENTON, March "a. 1s93.-An opinion
in the case of the Hudson River Railroad
ard Terminal against James Day was
filed yesterday by Judge Green of the
United States Court.
The company, New Jersey corpora
tion, instituted proceedings to condemn
for Its use and purposes certain lands
situate in Bergen County belonging to
Day, a nonresident. In due course an
award covering the value Of the lands
taken and the damages resulting there
from, was made by Commissioners who
have been appointed for the purpose.
Mr.. Day was dissatisfied and ap-
pealed to the Circuit Court Of Bergen
County. Upon his appeal In the Court,
he also filed petition to remove that ap-
peal to this Court, Tor the reason that he
was not citizen of the State. At the
same time he moved for and obtained
a writ of certiorari from the SUI
preme Court of this State, directed
to the Circuit Court of Bergen County,
commanding that Court to send up to the
Supreme Court for examination and re-
view all the condemnation proceedings,
etc. The writ was served, its mandate
obeyed and the allegations of the re-
spective parties heard and considered.
No Judgment has been returned by that
tribunal, but the controversy Is still
pending.
The matter now comes before the
United States Circuit Court on a motion
to remand it to the Circuit Court of Bsr-
gen county, from which court it had been
removed under the statute regulating rec
moval cases TO Federal courts.
The Court held that by these proceed
ings, Day had waived his right to remove
the controversy to this court. and hence
the motion to remand is granted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
THE CRUCIFIXION PLANT.
Tradition of the Alleged Miraculous
Origin of Calvary Glover.

Tradition of the Alleged Miraculous
Origin of Calvary Glover.
The ,St Louis Republic says:-Those
versed in plant and flower lore, say that
the celebrated ''Piant of Calvary" was
unknown in the fora of the world prior
to the date of the crucifixion OF Jesus.
According to the tradition, the original
plant sprang up in the track made by
plate when he went to the CROSS for the
purpose OF placing that famous title"
over the head of Him Of whom the Jews
King of the Jews.'o The plant
as it is now known is common trefoil,
resembling the common clover In many
particulars especially in the peculiarities
of growth. There is but little doubt but
that in truth IL was originally native of
Turkey or India, but Christians who dis
credit the story of its miraculous origin
still claim that its native home is Pales-
time. Under the name of Cavalry Glover
it is known all over Europe. At present
the three round green leaves OF the plant
each have carmine spot 10 the centre,
which looks for all the world like drop
of blood. During the dav the three
lateIally taking on almost the exact form
of cross. During the season a small
yellow flower appears, its form and make
up reminding most startlingly or the
crown of thorns.
Early Christian writer's and not few
OF The vulgar" historians mention this
botanic oddity. Julian says that In his
time each of the leaves had white
centre in the form of a cross, and that
close investigation would reveal minia-
Jure pictures of figures hanging to each.
| The figure on the centre leaf was always
clad in white, those on the sides either in
| black or red. He also says that the
f<rnr nj dtany ~
| peared from the side leaves before the
| flower burst into bloom. but that the
central one (which In all countries was
| thought to represent the Sayiour) .'iasted
| for good fortnight after the others had
| faded from view"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
RAILROADS. DEFENCE.
President Thurston Says They Are
Not Exempt, and Gives Figures.

President Charles B. Thurstop. of the
Jersey City and Bergen Railroad. said
today thai IL the Board of Trades COM
missioners yesterday was no more accurate
in other matters than in their statement
of the Jersey City aud Bergen's taxes,
their information was all wrong. DR.. L.
J. Gordon of the committee quoted from
the report of the State Board of
Assessors that the exemption OF
perty in this city was $229, ,S27. "This
as the report shows is the valuation in
Jersey City. outside of the main stem,'
said Mr. Thursuop. "We pay in another
channel. We are not exempt. II the
State taxes were not chiefly paid by rail-
roads and other corporations, the state
money would have Co be paid by a direct
tax"
SOME OFFICIAL FIGURES.
"Our aggregate assessed valuation in
1891 was $3.50, ,895. on which the total tax
in 1891 was 81, 115.2S. This includes val
uation OF S55,.53 and a tax Of S552 in Bay
onne." Mr. Tnurston pointed to these
1891. "In addition to this we paY a ocal
tax. l cannot tell you what that is.
Joseph S. Van Zandt, the compa N.Y.
treasurer, has the figures"
Treasurer Van Zandt is In Philadel-
phia,
THIS YEARS VALUATIONS.
"Our assessed valuation this year is
over a million. Eight hundred and sixty
horses and mules are assessed at S103, 200,
about S125 head 139 cars are valued at
SLIT, 095; the track at S118. .313; the land at
$48,683. and the building except passenger
depots at Sill, 500. These rates are taken
from our inventory made soon
after New Years. Il is the
full actual value. The assessors do not
follow the plan of estimating on property
at 60 per cent. as in the assessment of the
property of individuals. We pay on a
higher valuation. II the State rate is
lower than the city rate. one reason tor it
is that the city rate is too high.
We ought to have police and fire
protection and other advantages of mu-
nicipal government at less than nearly
three per cent. Every foot of new track.
every improvement we make is reported
and sworn to. The law says how the tax
shall be apportioned. All we can
do is to make a careful and
reliable return Of what we have
If the law is unjust then the lawmakers
syould modify it. 1t is for them
to determine whether the law is
wise or not. The complainants against
our exemption from city tax
should not forget that the city is relieved
by our support of the State, and that we
are not wholly exempt from local tax.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
BARMEN's TRIBUTE TO TBRPSIcHoRE

The Walters and Bartenders' Union of Hud-
son County gave a ball last night at Odd Fell
lows Hall. The hall was tastefully decorated,
and everything connected with the ball was
unionism pure and simple The music was Iur-
nished by the Musicians Mutual Protective As
socation of Hudson County. The officers Of
the ball were: Floor Manager, A. Muller; As
mittee, II. Iinse, H. Jensen, Fr Ernst, L.
Merzbach, Aug. Rosenpleuber; Reception Com
mittee, II. Marschall chairman; NJ. Fliess B.
Reinhardt Chr. Schopf, J. Straub, job. Zech,
H. Pape L. Drewes, Ch Betz, w. Bischoff, Oh.
link, w. Sollng, W. Schultz; Committee of
Arrangements. II. Marschall E. GeIss, H. Jen-
sen, L. Merzbach. A. Muller. The officers of the
union are: H. Marschall, Secretary; B. Rein
hardt, Treasurer; E. Geiss, f. Ernst Trustees;
H. Jensen, A. Winkler, Revisers; A. Dietz, Ch.
Schopf, A. Mueller, Delegates to c. L. f.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
RACES HIS RUIN.

William ]. Everson of No. s1o4 Grand
street, this city, q clerk employed by
Leggett & Company of New York, was
reported missing this morning, and with
having embezzled $1,000 OF the firms
money. 1t is reported that the money
went on the horses at Guttenburg. but
they were denied by the young mans
mother and Everson has wife in this
city, and is well known In certain circles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
THIRTEEN CLUBS NEW HOME.

The Thirteen Pleas ire Club opened its new
rooms at Mcpherson Hall. Newark avenue, last
evening, when all superstitions connected with
the unlucky number were dispelled. The air
was evidently conducive to the great
enjoyment for the guests managed to have a
most pleasant time President VIM. Dingwall
and Secretary Conrad Schott did everything
possible for the comfort Of their guests, among
whom were Misses F. s. Schott E. Benjamin,
L. School, L. Dingwall, Clara Russell, Allie
Mornton, Ida PIatt Blanche Graham, Lottie
Ressenbocher, Lille Cox, g. Ryan. A. Carver
and Nettie Cox; Messrs. George Benjamin,
Harry Turney, j. H. Clark John Campbell, Jr.
Fred Coder, Edward Colville, George Isley, Fred
Schotr, Edward Woelfklli, Frank Smith, John
Schott, Walter Smith and William Dingwall
The next reception will be iven on April 10 al
Rove Hall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
NEW TRIAL. REFUSED.
Counsellor Daiy's Application Does Not
Meet Judge Hudspeth's Approval.

Counsellor Daly's application Does Not
Meet Judge Hudspeth's Approval
Judge Hudspeth sitting In the Court of
General Sessions this morning de-
MED Counsellor "Billn Daly,s motion
for new trial insthe case OF Charlie Wah
Kee, the Summit avenue ChiDaman who
was convicted Of assaulting little Chris
tian Korsen. He based HIS claims
for new trial upon Q statement made. it
is alleged by Henry Chasmer, Que of the
Jurors that he would hang the China
mar" That he ould stand up for
Americans. Irisbmen. Dutchmen aud
Frenchmen. but Cinnamon and Italians
he had DO use for.
The Court maintained that the remarks
OF Chasmer were made Ia flippant man
her and not intended In his belief to work
an injustice.
cision. at once filed writ of error. The
case will now be contested In the Su-
preme Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
MISS SEYMOUR'S FUNERAL.

The funeral of Miss Mary F. Seymour, was
held last evening at her home, No. 90 West
Eleventh street, New York, The Rev. DR.. Jack
son and the Rev. Phoebe Hannaford officiated.
Miss Seymour was editor of the american
Woman's Journal and the author of several
well known novels. She was member of the
Noman's Press Club and Vice President of the
American Society of Authors. Her coffin was
covered with handsome floral pieces that had
been sent by friends. The remains were buried
today in the New York Bay Cemetery Miss
Seymour was a sister Of ex-Judge R. B. Sey-
mour of this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
THE ANNEXATION POLICY
From Hayper.'s Weekly.

President Cleveland deserves the
thanks of the country for the prompt
withdrawal of the Hawaiian treaty from
the Senate. 1t will now become apparent
that all the commercial advantages s
which, according TO the advocates of the
scheme, annexation was TO secure TO US
can be had without cost to ourselves, and
especially without burdening this re-
public with the grave responsibilities
which the annexation of the islands
would involve. And it Is not difficult to
demonstrate the folly of the charge now
made by his opponents, that President
Cleveland. by blocking the annexation
scheme, has thrown away a great OPP
portunity for adding to our national
power by acquiring for us position OF
great strength in the Pacific Ocean.
What he has really done is to protect the
republic against the injection into its sys-
tenn of a dangerous element of weakness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
ON TO RICHMOND.

jolly party will leave for Richmond tomor-
Tow. They are most of them membersof the
Bergen Bowling Club. They are:-Carl Ruemp-
ler, Frank Gallery, II. P. Simons, Jacob Ringle,
John Stapman, Enoch Smith, Charles Harris,
Colonel Michael Brown. James T. Earl, DR..
King, Andrew Manning, James Coyle. DR.. Sprigue
aud Charles Mount. 1t is their intention to visit
Old Point Comfort and many Of the Southern
places OF interest. They have secured passage
on one of the Old Dominion line steamers, and
will sail at three O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The length of their visit will be about two weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-24
KEPT THE BOND TOO LONG,

In 1887 Henry Sturm of Orange. borrowed $50
of Claude Boland, g neighbor, and gave as secur.
ity Panama Canal bond then worth $50. AZ
terward it was worth over 500, but
Mr.. Boland kept it and Mr.. Sturm
failed to pay. Both are Frenchmen. Mr..
Roland sued Mr., Sturm in Justice Puster's
court today for SS023 interest and principle.
Mr.. Sturm said he thought Boand should have
sold the bond when 1t was valuable. After the
Judgment was entered Boland returned the
bond, which is worth about So.