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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
AFRAID OF A VOTE.
Finance Commissioners Did
Not Attempt to Carry Out
the Drug" Deal.
MORE TIME FOR WIRE PULLING
Detwiller's Position on the City
Law officers Fight Not Posi-
lively Known,-But-

President Hitler of the Board of Finance
and Commissioner Simpson and Bedell
were on ham promptly at four O'Clock yes
terday prepared to carry out the drug
deal which has caused the strained relations
between the Mayor and the Board of FL
nance. Ex-senator Brinkerhof, the boards
Corporation Counsel, but to whom Mayor
Wanser objects, was on hand. The three
members hobnobbed together before the
meeting was called to order, and wondered
what ground there was for THE JERSEY
CITY News to base It's statement
upon that Mr.. Detwiller intended re-
naming loyal to Mayor Wanser. Mr..
Simpson told them that Mr.. Detwiller was
non-committal on the subject. Mr.. Det-
willer had not yet appeared. His absence
caused Mr.. Hitler some uneasiness.
A SHORT CONSULTATION.
When he did arrive there was a short con-
sultation. No one appeared pleased but
Mayor Wanser's secretary, John Nev1n. lie
enjoyed Mr.. Hillier's discontinue immense
ly. Mr.. Hitler, it appears, wanted to test
Mr.. Detwiller, but Messrs. Bedell and Simp-
son advised him to hold off until a few more
wires could be pulled.
Finally the meeting was called to order.
The regular order Of business was suspended
and the monthly payroll of the boards
employees passed. Mr.. Simpson Immediately
moved that when the board adjourned it
adjourn to meet March 2, at four o'clock.
His motion prevailed. He then moved ad-
journment. This motion also prevailed.
Within five minutes every member had
left the office, all going in different directions;
I asked Mr.. Detwfller how he intended
voting on the veto, but his answer was the
same as yesterday-he didn't know; he
hadn't fully made up his mind yet. He re-
fused to discuss the matter in any way.
SIMPSON AND BEST INTERESTS.
Commissioner Simpson also declined to
talk. When asked why he desired adjourn
ment, he said that it was for the best inter-
ests of the city.
Reconnaissance Detwiller, it is understood,
has pledged himself to support Mayor
Wanser in the fight. If this be true Mr..
Brinkerhoff will be compelled to do as he
said he would, contest the matter in the
courts.
Next Thursdays meeting is the last one
at which action can be taken on the veto. Ii
Mr.. De twiller still remains true to Mayor
Wanser, the veto will probably be allowed to
become operative without action being taken
unoO il
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
WHO DIED FIRST?
Right to an Estate Depends
On Whether Husband or
Wife Did.
BOTH KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Expert Medical Testimony Must
Decide-An Incident Of the
Valiant Execution.

A phase of a very curious case was before
Chancellor McGill this morning in Chancery
Chambers. 1t was that of John j. Post,
administrator of the estate of Ann Huyler
against Andrew D.. Westervelt and others,
executors of William Huyler. h facts in
the case are that in the fall of 1891, William
Huyler and his wife Ann Huyler. two very
old people living at Bergen Fields, Bergen
county, were killed by an express train on
the West Shore Railroad at Bergen Fields
station. The will of the husband bequeathed
to his wife the sum of &c. 900 if she survived
him.
THE HUSBAND DIED FIRST.
The only testimony that she lived longer
thar her husband was supplied by an old
lady who was first at the accident, II she
swore that Mrs. Huyler did not breathe or
move after she arrived there, but that she,
the witness, felt her pulse and noticed ten
neously killed, she said and his mangled body
could not possibly have contained a spark OF
life.
Upon the evidence of this old lady Mr..
Post. whose wife is a sister OF the deceased
Mrs. Huyler and who is an old resident OF
that part of Bergen Point directly across the
Passaic River from Avondale. commenced
suit for this bequest 0 N the ground that his
s~ister-in-law survived her husband and that
her heirs were entitled to the bequest.
THE EXECUTORS CONTENTION.
Mr.. Huyler's executor, Mr.. H. D. Wester-
welt. opposed the suit on the ground that Mir.
and Mrs. Huyler died simultaneously, and as
Mrs. Huyler did not survive her husband,
her estate could not be entitled to the money.
To support the statement that the executor
made, some eminent physicians of Newark
were called, and they insisted that the pulsa-
tions felt were not really the action of the
pulse, but merely reflex muscular action.
AN INCIDENT Of THE vAILLANT EXECUTION.
One of these speaking of the case cited an
incident which took place recently at the ex-
ecution in Paris of Valiant. After the axe
of the Guillotine fell and the condemned
mans head fell into the basket, one of the at
tendant physicians picked up the
head and whispered into the ears
the name of the criminal. The
eyes turned towards the doctor and the lips
moved but these movements, the physician
argued, could not be construed as indications
of life but the result of muscular contraction
Chancellor McGill rendered no decision.
The lawyers in the case are Messrs. Har-
vey and Peter w. Stage of Hackensack.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
REV. MR.. WEsTALL GOING.
Preached His Farewell Sermon a
Month Ahead of Time.


The Rev. H. A. Westall, Pastor of the First
Universalist Church, o Sunday evening
preached his farewell sermon, much to the
surprise of the congregation.
The surprise was occasioned by the fact
chat his term, according to his contract,
does not expire for several weeks. While
his people were surprised, it was not such a
surprise as would nave been felt if a similar
thing had been done in II other church, as
it was enly in line with ANY other queer
things Mr.. Westall has done.
Some weeks ago, without any previous in
timation to trustees or congregation he read
his resignation from the pulpit. Although
presented in rather irregular form it was ac-
cepted without hesitation, in fact it was gem
orally understood that Mr.. Westall would
not be asked to succeed himself.
According to the agreement he then en-
tered into he was to stay until the first of
April. When, therefore, on Sunday morn
ing he went to the trustees and told them he
would preach his last sermon that evening,
they were angry and spoke to the dominic in
pretty plain terms. After a long and stormy
interview, however, they decided to release
him from his contract and allow him to go
without delay.
He is going to Ashville, N. c., and he gave
as his reason for going so suddenly that he
la received a letter which necessitated his
being there this week. He offered to furnish
supplies for the remaining Sundays of his
contract, but the trustees relieved him from
that obligation. They don't know as yet
who they will get to succeed him, but it will
very likely be some recent graduate from
Tufts Universalist University, Boston.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
SWANS BOND.
Democrats in the Assembly Attack
1t, but Are Beaten.

H, but Are Beaten.
Special to the Jersey City Nelrs.
TRENTON, Feb. 81, 1S94.-There was trouble
in the House over the bonds of George B.
Swain, whom the Republicans elected State
Treasurer in tn, joint meeting held recently.
The bond is for $500, 900, and was approved
by Supreme Court Justice Depue. The
bondsmen are George B. Swain, George b.
Jenkinson. James T. Ball, Bernard Straus,
Edward Spaeth. Moses Straus, Franz j.
Cashier, Carl F. Seitz, John c. Eisele, Elisha
B. Gaddis, Frank A. Wilkinson, Samuel 5.
Sergeant, James F. Bless, of Newark; Chas.
B.. Thurston, Jersey City; William A. Jones,
East Orange: Charles M. Decker and George
S. S~pottiswood, Orange.
The Senate hastily approved the bonds
and then sent them over to the House for Its
approval. The Democrats Immediately be-
gan an attack upon Mr.. Swain.
Mr.. Byrne opened fire upon it with this
resolution
Whereas, George B. Swain, in pursuance OF
an alleged election as Treasurer of the State of
New Jersey, has presented bis bona TO th's
house for approval as state Tressursf' ana
nized by the Executive OF this state, did not
consent to o. participate in this alleged joint
meeting; therefore De it
the Attorney General of this State for his opin-
ion as to the validity of the alleged election of
said George B Swain as State Treasurer, and
also as to the form and validity of said bond.
There was considerable flibustering on the
part of the Democrats, but the resolution
was lost. Then Mr.. Bvrne tried another to
the effect that the POND of George B.. Swain,
as State Treasurer, be rejected, because OF
the fact that he was not elected by any legal
joint meeting of the two Houses Of the Legis-
lature of 1894.
This was declared out of order, and then
Mr.. Olcott moved that a committee of five
be appointed to examine the bond, which
was carried.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
CITY NEWS NOTES.

An Erie transfer truck in charge of Mr.. Con-
don co!iided with Montgomery strset motor,
No. 366 yesterday and wrecked the rear plat
form of the motor. The horses became fright
eued and ran away.
The veteran members of Company A, Fourth
Regiment, will hold their annual dinner next
Saturday at the Washington Hotel.
The office of the Efnancs Board is being new
ly painted and papsred.
There will bs a meeting of the Board Of Aldsr-
men tonight.
Samuel Wallacs of Steubsn street reported to
the police this morning that mis- four weeks Old
son had died last nignt without msdicIl assist
ance.
The meeting of the Naval Militia, which was
to have bsen held last night in the Arnory OF
Company A, N. g. was postponed until Thurs
day evening, there not being a quorum pres :
emit.
The third subscription dance of the j. G. A. @.
will be held on Thursday evening.
The Epworth League of Simpson M. Z.
Church did not elect officers at the meeting last
night on account OF the small attendance.
The choir of 6t. Mays T. Il Church of Ho-
hoken avenue is practicing its Easter music UNI
der the direction OF Choir Master John Bennett.
Kew. DR.. Fothergilt, Rector of Grace Church.
Tenafiy, N. j., will preach in St. Mary's Pc
Church on Hoboken avenue on Friday night.
The members of the hudson City tn II Verein
held a sociaoie at thor. headquarters on Web
ster avenue last night.
The members of the Saenger Bund of Hudson
City have completed arrangements for the
charity concert which they will give in the Ave-
ME, House on March II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
IN THE
To Investigate Building and Loan
AssOciations-Storrss Pool Bill.
SpecinE to the Jerscu

Special to the Jersey CITY Ecus.
TRENTON, Feb. 81, 1S94.-The House was
in session a short time last night and played
to comparatively empty galleries. Mr.. Dun
can secured the passage of a resolution that
the House 90 into the Committee of the
Whole on March - TO give a hearing to the
direct Legislation League of New Jersey
Mr.. Eisele had adopted a resolution which
provides for the appointment of a committee
of five to investigate the condition and
methods of doing business in the state,of the
so-called National and State Building and
Loan Association, the said COMMITTEES to
nave power to subpoena witnesses, call for
the production of books and papers and en-
ploy a stenographer if necessary. The COM
mittee shall report within three weeks, and
recommend such legislation as may be re-
quired for the better protection of share
holders in such associations.
Nj. Storr's bill Furnishing severely all
those who buy pools or chances in books, was
passed by a vote of forty-one TO four. Those
who voted against it were Carroll, Flynn,
Kelly and Thompson.
Mr.. Carroll made a fight for his bill, which
requires all electric light wires TO haye read
~insulators, and succeeded in securing its
passage. He made a speech in which he
pointed out the manner in which the bill
would save the lives of many linen1en.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
A SCENE IN A DRAMA.

Scene in a room in the State House,
Trenton.
Senator W. D. Daily sitting at a table
writing, with Counselor William Dougherty
at his side.
The Senator scratching his head and NUT
tering.-s'Those whom the gods destroy
make crazy-make cranky. WHATS that
phrase!
"s'First make mad" exclaimed Mr..
Dougherty with a smile.
"Where does that come fromg' asked the
Senator who wanted to use it in a certain
answer to a distinguished political OPP
ponent.
s'That's an old Latin maxim originally
coming from the Greek said a ~bystander.
Nonsense" put in Mr.. Dougherty whose
profound classical knowledge couldn't brook
such an explanation. THAT phrase is
from Pope. Pope you know the English
Poet o I I ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
CAUGHT A ooUNTERFEITER.

Policeman FIanaGan's Chase After
the italian, Who Drew a Revolver.
Policeman Flanagan, of the Second pre-
dangerous Italian counterfeiter this morn
ing. At about half-past SIX o'clock, Mrs.
Jane Merchant, who keeps O grocery store at
No. 16S Sixth street, informed Fl~anaganthat
a poorly dressed Italian had entered sher
store a few minutes before and purchased a
five cent loaf of bread. He rendered in pay
ment a silver dollar. He received his change
and hurriedly departed.
When he had left the store Mrs. Merchant
discovered that the dollar was a counter
felt. She gave Flanagan a description OF
the man and he started to look for him. As
he neared the corner of Henderson and
Seventh streets he saw a mar who answered
the description of the italian. His sus
picions were further aroused when he
noticed that as he drew hear, the
man made a break up Seventh street.
Flanagan at once gave chase and noticed
that the Italian threw something from his
pocket as he passed a snow heap. Flanagan
stopped to see what it was and recovered
four silver dollars. He resumed the chase
and, when near Grove street, was close
enough to grab the Italian. He was about
to do so when the italian wheeled round,
and, drawing a revolver from his
III POShObt AAleSO NA O1O NO
the policeman. A blow from Fl~annagan's
nightstick felled the man to the sidewalk. A
fierce struggle ensued for possession of the
revolver. Flanagan came off victorious
and took the man to the Second precinct
police station.
When searched he had in his possession a
big stiletto in addition to the revolver, every
chamber of which was loaded. AT the sta
ton the man gave his name as Fermori
BENZ, and residence as No. 304 East One
Hundred and Seventh street, New York. He
was identified by Mrs. Merchant. He had So
in good money in mis- possession.
Benz is believed to be the ringleader of a
gang of Italian counterfeiters who have,
within the past month, flooded the city with
bogus money.
Benz was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Romaine, in his Office in the
Weldon building, and committed for trial.
Detective Clark and Policeman Flanagan
had his picture taken, and it will hereafter
be on exhibition in the rogues' gallery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
CAROLINE CAN'T HAVE MONEY.

The case of Caroline Parolovics against
Henry Stettiner of Hoboken for breach of
promise was non suited in the Hoboken Dis
trict Court this morning. Caroline claimed
5000 damages. She said she had been
seduced by the man under promise of mar
rage. Stettiner claimed he never made any
such promise, and e~ndeavored to prove that
the girl came to Hoboken from her home at
Fishkill, ON tho Hudson, of her W ~volition.
His contention was sustained by the Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
DRUGGIST MARBAIsE OWED MONEY

The McGrath and Schwensen Manufactur-
ing Company sued Louis Marbaise, druggist,
of No. 700 Washington street, in the Hobo
ken District Court today to recover $500 on
a promissory note, and on articles pur-
chased.
The note was dated November 80, 1892,
PAYABLE in thirty days. Interest of $40 has
accrued. The full bill amounted to $S1.31.
Judge Paxton awarded Judgment in full
To the plaintiff.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
TRINITY's REVIVAL CLOSING.

Last night a good audience assem- bled in
old Trinity NJ. Z. Church. The snow did
not dampen the arder of the Methodists. A
rousing praise service and testimony meeting
preceded the altar meeting. At the first in
~vitation four adults came forward to the
altar. The number of converts has now
risen up to the rice figure of 275. Over 125
will nave united with the church on proba-
ton. Tonight viii be Mr.. Harrison's last
night. He will have been with this church
now five and a half weeks. The farewell
meeting viii be very interesting, and no
doubt a large audience win DO present
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
An Act in relation to assessment of taxes

An Act in relation to assessment OF taxes
in cities:-
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, of the State of New Jersey, That in all incorpor-
ated cities of this State that now. have, or may mere
after have, block maps. it shall be the duty OF the
taxing officer or officers in all cases in making tnelr
assessments for taxes upon real estate to describe
the assessment maps of the city.
2. And be it enacted, That when any change &C
ours in the ownership of property in any such Guy,
it shall be the duty OF the new owner to present his
deed or other evidence of title to the officer, or1cers
or department having charge of the assessment OF
properly noted on the books and maps kept by the
said taxing officer or officers.
8. And be it enacted. That no Register OF DeeQs.
County Clerk or other officer. whose duty It ShalI De
veys any property in cities of this State that now
have, or may hereafter have, block maps, unless u
shall be duly certified thereon that the same mas
been presented at the office of the officer or officers OF
other department having charge OF the assessment
OF taxes for the purpose of recording or noting such
changes as may have been made thereby IN the
property lines and ownership of the property pro
vided that nothing in this act shall prevent the re-
cording of such deed in case a fee OF twenty Genus Is
paid at the time any such deed is deposited for rec
ord to the Register of Deeds, County Clerk or other
officer, whose duty it is to record the same; upon
which payment having been made. it shall oe the
duty of said Register of Deeds, County CLERK or
other officer, within five days thereafter, to present
such deed or an abstract thereof to the oflcer or
officers or department having in charge the assess
ments of taxes for the purpose OF having such
changes in lines of ownership as may be made there
by recorded or noted.
Facts inconsistent with this act be and the same are
hereby repealed, and that this act shall take erect
immediately.
Approved March LIST, 1893.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
GROVE STREET PROPERTY OWNERS
Satisfied with the Position of Mayor
Wanser On the Trolley.


The property owners living north of the
Erie Railroad tracks met last night in St
Lucy's Hall. John J. McAuliffe was chosen
Chairman. The meeting was called to pro
test against the invasion of the double track
trolley system on Grove street. Tx prop.
erty owners gave Mayor Wanser a vote of
thanks for vetoing the ordinance n ex-
pressed themselves as being in sympathy
with him in the stand he has taken against
the company The meeting took ex-
ception to COMMISSIONS Cooks statement
that a majority of property owners on Grove
street wanted double tracks. To prove to
him that double tracks are not wanted,
Father Gillian, James j.. Halligan, John
Kennedy, Neil Campbell and Frank Reehan
were appointed a committee to procure for
presentation to the Street and Water Con-
missioners the names of the people opposed
to the double track.
The property owners hope that the North
Hudson County Railway Company will
agree to run to Hoboken through Henderson
OF Erie and return through Grove street.
Another meeting will be held next Monday
eyening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27

seat, he Voorhees, would have to speak for
him. He then read that extract of Mr..
Days letter which refers to the law re-
pealed. Mr.. Bradley said that since Mr.:
DAILY was in favor of the repeater, he would
vote for it.
When the session adjourned Mr.. Bradley
went over to the Senate Chamber and told
DAILY that he had voted for the Repeater be-
cause he DAILY favored it, and he asked him
in return to give him the names of the
signers of the protest against him.. MIR. DAILY
made the usual excuse that he hadn't the
protest.
Mr.. Bradley was distributing all around
the State House a pamphlet entitled, Xxi
parian Lands and the School Fund" The
book is full of interesting info rmation and
has this preface
within a few days the newspapers awe
kindly given publicity to the views enter
tanned by the undersigned in relation to the
disposal of the Riparian Lands now owned
By the State of New Jersey. | am having a
history of the Riparian Land question writ
ten. and, in reading up the subject, | have
been almost dazed when i have contem-
plated the loss the State has sustained under
the present system of disposing of these
lands. Or the other hand, l nave been filled
with enthusiasm when / contemplated the
immense sums that will accrue to the State
School Fund from a change in the law. The
lands should neUef, neue1 be sold. but leased.
| will not at this time present arguments IN
support of the resolutions and bills proposed
soon to be introduced to stop the great waste
of the present system, but respectfully ask
YOU to read the enclosed tract, which illus
trates the case in a clear and concise manner
THE story of the increase of values of the
Randall Farm sinks into ,insignificance when
compared with the river and ocean riparian
lands of New Jersey still owned by our
favo,ad State
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
MR.. JEWKEs WATCHED.

The receipts at the meeting of Bergen
Mutual Building and Loan Association, No.
8, held at Garrison's last night, were 1881 .09.
The members of Bergen Mutual Associa-
ton, which closed Tuesday night week, after
a prosperous existence of ten years and
eleven months, Clipped in and bought an
elegant gold hunting case watch and charm
to present to Mr.. Jewkes, President Of the
association. Mr.. Jewkes was unable to be
present last week, owing to the death of his
daughter, SO the presentation was made
Tuesday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
CONSTABLE SUES HALTER.

In the Hoboken District Court this morn
ing Constable John Reese sued Joseph Heath,
a halter, of Hoboken, to recover a horse,
buggy and harness. Some time ago George
Roman of Weehawken obtained a Judgment
amounting to $50 against William Blackburn
of Hobeken. An attachment was levied
by Reese on the buggy. Heath
claimed to nave a mortgage IN the parapher-
MALTA for 500. The property was sold,
Heath bidding $50 on it. When he got q
hold Of the buggy, etc, he refused to hand
over the $50. Reese. as agent for Roman,
brought suit. Decision was reserved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
REVIVAL AT HEDDING,

The revival services in progress at this
church will continue each night this week,
except Saturday. The engagement Of Rev.
J. Z. Glascock having terminated, Rev. w.
Eakins of st. Paul's M. E. Ckarch will
preach tonight; Rev. G. Z. Sites of New
York, on Wednesday, and other ministers
of the city, on Thursday and Friday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-27
MAILER IN COURT.

The fluctuations of Roundsman McAleer
of Hoboken are many. He was forced to re-
sign from the police force yesterday, and
today he was arraigned in the Court of Gen
eral Sessions .on an indictment for assault
and battery on William Sullivan. McAleer
pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail
in $500. Joseph Lagomosini became his
surety