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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
BUNCO MEN IN HOBOKBN.
Police Commissioners Should
Give Weinthal a Chance On
the Steamship Wharves.

A countryfied looking Individual entered
the office Of the Hamburg American
Packet Company, at No. ST Broadway.
yesterday afternoon and purchased a
ticket for. Hamburg on the steamship
the companys liiy' sra pier in III HoboSan. AT the
same time the "hayseed purchased his
ticket there was suffering, lisping
way 70 the he { Battery. The suffering in
dfvidual did not seem to know what the
clerk told him until after the country
about TO leave. Then it suddenly dawned
upon him that he remembered where the
Battery IS and with number of g4g-
Outside he was joined by another man,
and the two instead of going to the Bat
2 nsp II The wse I the strasf aT wapa
they all embarked for Hoboken On the
boat the. pretended simpleton approached
started sta le.,e conversation with him. -
much pieasanter Stranger the farmer,
thing he knew about himself and where
he. was going to. OF course the easy
talking stranger was going to Hamburg
gether. He called his friend from the
cabin, and the three swore eternal
When they arrived in Hoboken the pre-
tended simpleton said that he had q few
purchases to make, but was short of
ready cash.. f1G ulSpidyeu 3l,uOV U0Lu,
Atlantic Cable Telegraph Company, and
asked the farmer to loan him s45 on it
until they got aboard the steamer when
the. captain would cash it for him. The
real sirnpieton went down in his pocket
and produced the cash. The the fellow
left to make mis- purchases, but not be-
fore he shook hands with the farmer. and
promised to be, back at the boat :. by dark la ].
left, his friend told the real simpleton
that he was just going, up the street
away to say goodbye to friend and
would be right back.
But alas for the poor "hayseed." He
Travelled to Europe alone this morning
S45 poorer.
the Hoboken police of the bunco game
worked upon him and gave them the bo-
gus bond He said his name was Henry
Cafe and that he lived until a few days
ago in Cincinnati. AS he was leaving
the station house he said that he was
lucky to get off SO light;.-, as he would
have given the fellow hundred dollars
on the bond He also remarked that he
thought all the tickle, grass had been
shaken out of his clothes by the expe-
rience.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
INSANITY EPlDBMIO. IN HoBoKEN
An Old Policy Man aud Carpenter
Lose Their Mind

Charles Leofiler, well known policy writer
Of Hoboken, is thought by his friends to be
insane. A few days ago he thrust his arm
down horse's throat and held it there until
man came by and compelled him to take
it out He said that it was Gods will that
his arm should be bitten of by a horse
Loefi1er also openly boasts that he is still
in the policy business and Is his own backer
No one makes any plays with him, however,
as he is not considered responsible.
The police refuse to arrest him upon, his
own admission Of policy writing as they never
saw him do any business in that line. They
consider him harmless semiAimbeefle. His
friends are going to have him sent to an
asylum.
William Thorns, carpenter, forty-eight
years old, Of No. 317 Clinton street, Hoboken
was arrested this morning upon complaint of
his brother, who says he is insane. The
brothers are engaged in the carpenter business
and for some time past 1t has been observed
that William acted strangely. The other day
he made vest of tin, placed tin band in
side Of his hat, after puncturing it with nails.
This morning he became wild and seizing a
carving knife chased his brother about the
room. Detective Fenton and Officers Nc
Kenna and Gerken were sent to the house
to arrest him, and only succeeded in over
powering him after hard struggle. When
searched at the station house $40 was found
upon his person. wrapped up In strips OF tin.
He was committed to the County Jail to
await the action Of the County Physician.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
sIX-HAEDED EUOHRE CLUB.
Jersey City Society Play
the Attractive Game.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew j. Post, Sr., entertain
ed the Euchre Club at their residence Mag
nolia avenue, last evsning. The club plays six
handed and awarded prize TO the one at each
table having the highest score. The guests
of the club were Miss Hathaway, Miss Lillian
Pearsall Mr. and Mrs Andrew J. Post, Jr-,
Mr. Donald of Brooklyn and Mr.. Durland of
Chester, Orange county. The prizes and their
winners were Mrs. Mackey a china tray;
Miss Condict, desk pad Mrs. Falkenburgh,
a chocolate pot; Miss Hathaway, a silver but
ter spear: Mr.. A. J. Post, Jr.. a silver whisk
broom; Mr.. Warren Dixon, a vase; Mr. Harry
Mcbride, a cut glass vaseline jar with a
silver top, and Mr.. Hulshizer, cut glass
mucilage pot with a silver top. After the
games supper was served by Maresi. The next
meeting of the club will be at the residence
of Mrs E. f. C. Young, Friday evening,
January 81. The members Of the club, all of
whom were present are:-Judge John A. Blair,
Mrs. VIM. N. Condict, Judge and Mrs. Jona-
than Dixon. Judge and Mrs. Marcus Beach,
Mrs Martha Dodd Mrs. S. r. Falkinburgh,
Miss Ida Falkinburgh. Mr.. and Mrs j. T.
Hulshizer, Jr.. Mrs. Everest B. Kiersted, Mr..
and Mrs. S. D. Mackey. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
MaRride
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
FIRHMEN WERE USELESS
Inadequate Water Supply En-
ables a Fire to Do Much
Damage on the Hill.

A fire broke out in the three story brick
building running from Lewis to Jones
streets. near Van Keuren street. formerly
known as the Marion Brewery, this morn
ing about half-past two o'clock. At the
time of the fire the place was occupied by
Albert Cunnard of Palisade avenue, West
Hoboken. He used it to grow mushrooms
in.
Adrian Christman watchman at Dodge
& company's lumber yard. first discovered
the fire.. and pulled box No. 156.
The firemen responded quickly. but
on the fire for fully twenty minutes. All
this time the flames were making great
progress and the building was fast be-
ing consumed. Finally engine No. 8
managed to get a stream on the building
No. engine could not find any water. nor
could No. "A engine. and they were both
because the engines would be useless with
out the necessary water.
There being plenty of water hydrants in
the vicinity. but that beautiful new water
supply was found to be inadequate, and
only furnished enough to carry a stream
bndng IF h free fee Stories hgS Tas
The fire shot out of the windows,
through the halls. and soon thas entire
firemen stood nearby looking helplsssly
at the burning building patiently waiting
for the fire to burn out.
The dremen directed their whole atten-
managed after hard work to save it, If
the fire had been in a thickly settled
business portion of the city several build
ings would have been DESTROYED, and the
firemen would have been unable to check
the progress of the fire
The ruins smoked all day. and every
once in a while flames would shoot from
under the ruins, and the firemen who
were stationed there to look out for such
occurrences would direct a stream on
that part and extinguish the blaze. The
fire was said to have been caused by an
overheated stove. but this statement
could not be verified
The mushroom dealer places his loss
at $780, The building itself was old and
the people in the vicinity say that. they
expected it to blow down at any moment.
The loss will not exceed 5000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
GOT in TIE WRONG ROOM.
Frank Gray's Encounter With
an Irate Husband Lands Him
in the Hospital.

Frank Gray, Of No. 1873 Bay street, is
lying in the City Hospital in danger
Gus condition, suffeEing from wounds
sustained in an encounter with an en-
ragged husband
William Ryan. telegraph lineman,
Of No. 224 Bay street, went home a little
earlier than. usual yesterday afternoon.
He found the door locked. but thinking
his wife was in some other part Of the
hoGse raped for admission. Ryan heard
noise inside and became suspicious
when the door was not opened.
Suddenly it swung back and man
made break to escape down the stoop.
Ryan seized him by the collar and clung
TO him; Believing him to be a wrecker
Of his home he proceeded to punish him.
He brought a pair of plyers into use
and brought blow after blow down on
the mans head; Both men were covered
with blood and were struggling hard
when Policeman Cavanagh arrived on
the scene and arrested them both.
The injured man was Gray. His con-
dition was such that DR.. Hoffmann who
attended him ordered his removal to the
City Hospital There are nine serious
wounds in his head.
Ryan was ARA gned before Justice
Potts this morning and is held to await
the result of his victims injuries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
ONWARD LODGES INSTALLATION

onward Lodge, knights and Ladies of
Honor, met last evening in Belvedere Hail.
and installed the officers for 1896 The cere-
mony Of Installation was performed by Dep
ilty w Schmidt. The officers are:-John
Struthers, Past Protector Andrew w craw-
tor: Mrs Barbara Wittnebert, Secretary;
Frank Roehrenbsck Financial Secretary; Ed
ward Martin, Treasurer; Harry Wittnebert,
Guide; John Decker, Guardian; William Will
son, Sentinel, and Mrs, Anna Harris, Chap
lain Mr.. and Mrs John Roehrenbeck were
several propositions for membership were re-
ceived.
At the conclusion of the. meeting the mem
bers adjourned to the bowling alleys down
stairs and rolled a few merry. if not strictly
scientific games. After that a supper was
served by Mrs. zeugner. Present at the sup
per were in addition to the above, Mrs e.
Harris. Mrs. Reitenger, Messrs. Harry Deck
er George and Harry Wittnehert, Harry
renbeck and Mrs. Edward Martin. Dancing
followed until a late hour.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment given last night at the
Second United Presbyterian Church on Han
cock avenue was a success in every respect.
The dramatic readings by Miss Eva NJ. Shohtz
were excellently rendered and were evry much
enjoyed. Miss Shontz has travelled all over
this country and every place she goes her
Last night she rendered the following pro-
grarnme, yz:-"Fiddling His Way to Fame, :
by Will Allen Dromgoogle; medley, Old
Soapy' Samantha Aliens Trip to the White
House,; 1.-The Arsenal at Springfield" by
1ongfellow. and 'aThe Chariot Race" by
General Lew Wallace.
Between the different readings the Glee Club
of the Young Mems League sang catchy melo-
dies and surprised the audience by the great
progress the members have made in such a
short time The Young Mems League is a
literary organization and was organized about
one month ago with twelve members The
committee that had the entertainment in
charge was composed Of the Rev. J. ]. Parks,
chairman; John Wray, John Scott, William
Sharp and Mr. Hamilton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
FareyveIls to Campos.
BIZ Cul,fe to fjzs limited p,.csx.

HAVANA, Jan. IS. 1894 large number Of
residents Of the City Of Havana called upon
General Martinez campos today to pay their
respects The retiring Captain-General re-
ceiyed his visitors in the capacity Of private
citizen. 1t is believed that he will sail for
Spain on Monday. Lieutenant-C General Marin
is now in charge OF the Captain General :
palace. A great many changes are expected
in the military department. There is CON
siderable talk intimating that General Pola-
vieja will be sent here from Spain to act as
Governor of Cuba and commander r-in-chief of
the Spanish forces.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
NOT GUILTY 20. E. D.
The city Hall commissioners Trial
Reaches a Pleasant Issue.

TIE minds of the City Hall Commissioners
we're greatly relieved yesterday when, at mid
night news came from the jury room that
the Jury had agreed, and that the verdict
was not guilty. MIR. McDermott resumed his
argument at 1:sO P. M. He was followed by
prosecutor winfield who delivered a scath-
ing address, paying special attention to Arch
itect Broome and scoring him unmercifully
Judge Hudspeth occupied one hour and
Quarter in the delivery of his charge The
charge was entirely impartial The jury re-
tired at 4:40 and the general impression
was that verdict would be found in a
short time AS hour after hour passed and
there was no agreement, the Commissioners
and their friends began to worry They mad
confidently expected acquttal and predictions
had been made that the jury would not re-
main out more than an hour at the utmost: IS.
So far as could be learned the jury on the
first ballot stood eight for acquittal to four
for conviction. The next was ten to two;
and the next eleven to one II remained
was unanimous for acquittal. 1t is believed
that the other Indictment against the Commits
sioners and Architect Broome, which IS for
conspiracy, will be nolle pressed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
A DISHONEST SERVANT.

Mrs Kahler. of No. AZ Second street. Ho-
boken, hired a servant girl from the inteli-
gence Office of Justice of the Peace John
White, on Fourth street, that city. few days
ago, and now she regrets it. Last night she
went out and left the girl alone in the house.
When she returned the servant had disap-
peared, and with her several valuable ar
ticles Of jewelry and clothing and $40 in
cash.
Mrs. Kahler reported her Dss to the police
this morning and an effort will be made to
apprehend the dishonest servant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
HoB0KEN's ADJUSTMENT.

The final report of the Adjustment Com
missioners of Hoboken was submitted to JUS
tice Lippincott this morning. through General
Heppenheimer. The Commissioners We're ap-
pointed by the late Justice Knapp in July.
1891. The report set forth that the arrear-
asps of taxes between 1868 and 1884 $410,-
oS6. 49, The Commissioners reduced this amount
to $685. 606. 80. The expense of adjustment was
about 16 per cent. of the amount adjusted.
At the sale of property, under the adjustment,
the city was not obliged to buy over one par
cell General Heppenheimer asked that the
Court fix the compensation Of the Commits
sioners Justice Lippincott allowed them ST.
500 each. The Commissioners are e. A. Ste
yens, Aaron S. Baldwin and Edmond Russ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
BOYS HAVE REAL GUNS

The Fourth Company, Boys Brigade, held a
Company Council at the Bergen Reformed
Church last night The proceeds of the fair
netted the company over $500. Two Of the
new breech loading rifles, which the COM
pany is purchasing, were at the meeting
and were tested by a committee composed
of Privates f. yreeland and o. Grundy, who
found them perfect. Enough rifles have been
purchased to fit out the entire company. The
boys are very glad to get rid of their make
believe guns and receive guns that will
shoot real cartridges.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
VIGILANT O0UNOJL.

Vig1lant Council, No. As, Loyal Additional
Benefit Association. installed the officers for
The present year last night at Arcanum Hall.
Grand Deputy Dunont came in from Bound
Brook to officiate Or. Louis r. Wright was
installed Councillor
81. Wright has the best record for recruit
ing members Of any officer In The State, OUT
side Of those Of the Grand Lodge He has
personally introduced over 800 members g
the Royal Arcanum, among them being Cow
ernor We11s Principal Haskell OF the Fligh
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
KICKS AT DOUBLE TAXES.

Henry Greenfield Of Kearny sought the aid
of Justice Lippincott this morning to be re-
lieved from the necessity Of paying double
taxes. He owns large tract Of property
which has been assessed for taxes both be-
fore and after the Incorporation Of the town
ship into borough. Mr.. William c. Corbin
appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr.. Lindabury
and Mayor Kenny of Kearny for the borough
which is now East Newark. Mr.. Greenleaf, $
afldavit sets forth that the assessors Of Kear-
ny assessed his property for State and county
taxes When a part of Kearny was set oft
assessor Of the borough assessed MI. Green
leafs property again. Mr. Greenieaf is Will
ing to pay once but he objects 10 paying a
second time, and for that reason he wants the
Court to decide to which he will pay tribute
+ Justice Lippincott reserved decision as to
whether q writ Of certiorari will be granted
| Lcrtr mot
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
AFTER M'GRATH'S SHOES.
Many Aspsrants for she Position of
Counsel to she Freeb olffers

There is lively contest in progress for
the $1,000 berth of counsel to the Board
of Freeholders Some of the friends of
Governor Werts put him in the race but
he acted so unconeerned that he has been
Ian L. McDermott could have the office If
he would take it. There. is too much
v ork and too little money for h,nl. Coun-
sellor John Griffin is looked upon as a
winner. Justice Paxton. of Hoboken
wants the place, and has the support Of
the North Hudson Freeholders.
Assistant Prosecutor Joe" Nconan. ex-
Judge A. @. Garretson and ex-Judge
Thomas Noonan are also in the race The
plum will probably be given out at the
next meeting of the Board ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
TWO DAYS SUPPLY IN A WEEK.
Full Extent of the Great Water
Efxxsp

Up to noon today the East Jersey Water
Company had furnished the city with about
l6 600 600 gallons OF water. This quantity it
has taken just one week to deliver. Under
ordinary circumstances this quantity would
have been about sufficient to keep the city
in water two days. The greatest quantity
delivered on any one day was on Thursday
last, when it reached s,976.o0o. The least
water was delivered during the twenty-four
hours ending at today 1t was some
thing less than G, 900 gallons. The aver
age supply for the week has been 6.571, AIS
gallons, which is a little more than one
half the quantity Engineer Herschel repre-
sei.led would be delivered the day the water
W. t--~ea1 en-.
The further the company goes the more per
p.e..e1 the officials become. The Street and
Water Commissioners win perhaps, at their
meeting on Monday, fix time for con-
ference with the Finance Commissioners tc
discuss the company's proposition
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18

has been hastv aad / fear the result Of
His :i.JitlIde The idea of retaining
counsel to bring civil suit against Mr..
Franz for the recovery of certain papers
is ridiculous. Mr.. Throop has exceeded
his authority.
'iThe people are little tired of all the
souabbling that is going on. Our rector
is an earnest man. but he makes mis-
takes and | think new pastor would
be beneficial to the church. The whole
disagreement is an unfortunate affair."
THE vestrymen propose having dis
tirlct understanding with Mr. Throop.
They contend he has brought this trouble
upon himself and must now bear the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

Hudson county has a Philharmonic Society,
articles of Incorporation Of which were filed
in the County Clerks office yesterday The
objects Of the society are the cultivation of
the art of music in all its branches. the pro-
motion of friendly intercourse among the
members and the relief of needy members.
The incorporators and officers are: Henry F..
Wagner. President; Philip Armon. Secretary,
and Julius F. Rodick. Treasurer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
THROWN FROM HIS WAGON.

A horse attached to a wagon belonging
to Dodge & Company. lumber dealers Of this
city, became frightened and ran away
St. Pauls avenue, at the Susquehanna Rail-
road crossing, about four o'clock yesterday
afternoon William Bradley. the driver was:
thrown out of the wagon and received se-
we're scalp wound. He was sent to the City
Hospital in the ambulance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
CAMPOS' COLLAPSE.


MADRID. jan IS, 1896 Dispatches receiy=
ed here from Havana say that General Mar
tinez campos will san for Spain on January
90
superseding Of General Martinez Csmpos In
command Of the Spanish forces in Cuba will
greatly improve the situation there. The mill
pos and declare that his splitting up his
100000 followers into small sections to pro-
tect rural property has been the chief cause
of the extension Of the Cuban revolt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
ULTIMATUM TO CHINA NOW.
BIZ Gable TO the United Pres,

PEKIN, Jan. 49, 1Sss.-The Government of
Great Britain has presented an ultimatum to
China demanding the opening of the West
River.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
PREMIER FL0QUET DEAD
Bu Cable to the United Press.

PARIS, JAM 49, 1Sss.-M. Charles Thomas
Floquet. formerly President of the Council
of Ministers, Minister of the Interior and
President of the Chamber of Deputies. died
at noon today. All of the members of the
present Ministry visited him before he died.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
PREMPEH BACKS DOWN.
81 Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, JAM IS, 1Ss6-The Government
has received information that King Prempeh
of Ashantee has accepted and conceded all of
the demands made by Great Britain.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
WHO LOST HIS KEYS2.

* citizen brought. bunch of keys to the
Fourth precinct station house last night. He
said he found them at Crescent avenue and
Astor place. The owner can have them by
calling at the station houses
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
CHAPMAN CONVICTED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. 1sss.-At 1925 the
jury in the case Of recalcitrant sugar witness,
Broker Elverton r. Chapman. of New York.
returned into court with verdict of guilty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
MATTERs OBJECT.

New Jerseys best flour costs Csc. more
per barrel than ordinary flour. but worth a
dollar extra. Wholesale only at D. E. Cleary
Co.'S stores, Greene and Montgomery streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
VERY OMNIBUS INDEED.

CowEs, ISLE OF WIGHT, Jan. IS.
1Sss.-It is reported here that Emperor
William, through Lord Lonsdale, has or
dered the stoppage of the preparations
of the auxiliary steam yacht White
Heather, which His Majesty had char
tered, and in which he purposed to visit
the Mediterranean in the spring. The
reason for this step is said to be that
the Kaiser will not be able to use the
yacht at the time mentioned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Jan. 49, 1Ss6.-For the SO hours
ending at P. M, Sunday:-For New York
City and vicinity: Fair; warmer: northeast-
erly, shifting to southerly winds.
Hartnert,s Thermometer Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-18

aahe Rev. NE Throop
Chadburn. II No. s.
ed h'm the Treasurer
Mr.. Throop, it is sa d,
e5ofne. The Dominic
1t and seyeral other
urn giving him as
entitled 70 a part Of
nitted. Eut the trou-
seq into a game of
sNryruen cannot d s.
5ishob alone having
easing his income,
Wing stereopticoD
Ben Hur.''
Jllers threaten to
tons. To pro-
0r may. with the
rilorta.ge the
Mr.. TErooD pro-
Sc. In this way
b will be COM
iculty. Many of
said want the Rev
vestrymen was q
Throop was haI-
q the rector to ap-
y at a meeting TO
= evening.
.ig to be asked to re-
Statements of last
IF he refuses he is
1 to hand in his re-
onsans.cal said a
ing. 1.-THE people
h the young men,
died our church
We have worked
lctive, but our eff
crowned with the
Mr. Thrcop has
people are dissalfis-
,sasinn for him to
he did. There was
IN telling us he was
.l1arActer. Mr.. IaTo9p
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