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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
Small Riot Over Sheridan
& Shea Company's At
tempt to Put Up the
Stone Crusher.
LABORERS RESIST THE OFFICERS
Hugh Sheridan and His Foreman
Arrested Inspector LaDge
at the Scene.

There was conflict this morning be-
tween the police and the employees of the
Sheridan & Shea Company, which resulted
in the clubbing of several of the employees
and the arrest of Hugh P. Sheridan and
Foreman Frank McGovern. A squad of
fifteen patrolmen, under command of
Inspector Lange and Captaine Newton,
We're on guard all the morning. Further
trouble is anticipated Justice Potts ad-
journed the cases of Sheridan and Nc
Govern until this afternoon. The trouble
is all over the stone crusher which the
Sheridan & Shea Company has been
fighting to erect on Washburn street,
near Palisade avenue, for some time past
When application was made to the Board
of Aldermen for permission to erect the
stone cruSher, for the purpose OF pfepar-
ing the stone taken from the Palisade
avenue sewer, for use in repaving Mont
gomery street. there was storm OF pro-
test from neighbors and property own
ers, who contended that the noise of the
stone crusher would make life miserable
for them and make the ne1ghboring
houses untenable.
Lawyer Marshall P. Van Wrinkle was
retained by Sheridan & Shea He ad-
vised them that the Board OF Aldermen
has no jurisdiction in the matter, and
that a stone crusher is not building Tor
vice the contractors unloaded the various
parts of the stone crusher which is built
in movable sections, and deposited them
last night on land leased of the Erie
Railroad for the purpose.
Early this morning Foreman Frank Nc
Govern and a gang of men arrived on the
scene and prepared to erect the stone
crusher. Captain Newton was warned of
what was in progress, and hastened to
the scene with Roundsman Duffy and
squad of policemen. He ordered McGov
ern to order his men to cease work. Mr..
Sheridan was present and ordered Nc
Govern to go ahead. Everything was
ready and McGovern gave the word to
haul on the fall ropes, and before Captain
Newton could realize what was being
done a huge derrick was in place. The
men had begun to place other sections of
the machine in place when, at a word
from Captain Newton, the police charged
the laborerS. A struggle ensued, in which,
according to Lawyer Van Wrinkle, the po-
lice used their clubs freely upon the labor
ers Captain Newton placed Hugh P.
Sheridan and Foreman McGovern under
arrest and arraigned them before Justice
Potts in the Second Criminal Court.
Chief Murphy was communicated with.
In anticipation of further trouble, he
sent ten policemen under Inspector Lange
to the scene, with orders that under no
consideration should the work of erecting
the stone crusher be permitted The hear
ing in the cases of Sheridan and Meow
ern was adjourned to give Justice Potts
and Lawyer Van Wrinkle an opportunity
TO hllnt 1Ip the law on the subject.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
SPAIN'S QUEST FOR CASH

[By Gable to The Associated Press.1
+ LONDON, Nov. g. 1S97.-It is announced
that E. T. Hooley, the English financier,
has abandoned the proposed Chinese loan
and is now giving his attention to Spain.
He is reported to have offered Spain TO
raise a loan of e3, 500 900 (s175 O00D, at 4
per cent, secured on the lines of the
old quicksilver loan, which is now nearly
wiped out. The Spanish Cabinet, it is fur
ther stated, will consider the matter next
Thursday.
this city, and doubts are expressed of
Hooley's ability to float it., even if SPAN.
accepts. which is doubtful, the Spanish
Minister of Finance having declared he
does not intend to raise another loan with
the quicksilver mines as security
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
DYNAMITE IN CUBA.
Train Blown UP and Officers and
Men Killed and Hurt.
IBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
A A .....-c. IL

[By Cable to The Associated Press.
HAVANA, Nov. 49, 1S97.-It was officially
announced today that column of Spanish
troops commanded by General Hernande
Velasco has been engaged with an in
surgent force at the Heights of Governa-
dora, Province of Pinar del Rio. The
enemy, it appears, was commanded by
Perico Diaz Ducassi, Degado and other
leaders. The Spanish troops, the de-
,spatch continues, captured four insurgent
camps, 2 storage places for insurgent
arms two prisoners and a quantity of
arms ammunition and stores. The insur-
gents, still according to the official report.
left forty-one killed on the field and re-
tired with many wounded.
The Spanish column, says the official re-
port in conclusion, lost one officer and
thirteen soldiers killed and had three
officers and thirty-nine soldiers wounded.
The insurgents have dynamited and de-
rallied a train running between Neuvitas,
the port of Puerta Principe, and the City
of Puerto Principe capital of the province
of that name. No further details have
been made public.
The force of the explosion overturned
the engine. destroyed several cars, killed
the engineer fireman, and ten other per-
sons and injured twenty-seven soldiers
and passengers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
DILLAWAY's BoEDsMEN RELEASED

Lawyer James j. Furey made an appli-
cation to Judge Hudspeth yesterday
afternoon to have an Indictment against
ex-Constable Godfrey Dillaway dismissed.
Dillaway and some other Constables made
a raid on July 6, 1898, on a gambling
house kept by Thomas W. Williams and
seized the money, which, it is said
amounted to s105 Williams was Indicted
for keeping disorderly house and when
he was arraigned on July 13 pleaded not
guilty. On October retracted, pleaded
guilty and was released on bail furnished
by Thomas Reddy. Williams failed to
appear for sentence and on November 2
his bail was forfeited and the bondsman
paid it,
In the meantime Dillaway had been in
dicted for stealing the money In the
absence of Williams, who was the prin-
cipal witness, the Indictment against
Dillaway could not be iried Prosecutor
Winfield said yesterday that he would not
consent to nolle pros the Indictment, but
he was willing that Dillaway's bondsman
should be released. Judge Hudspeth made
an order releasing the boadsman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
JERSEY MURDERER SURRENDERED

ALBANY, Nov. 10. 1S97.-At the request
of Edward B. Kelly. a State detective of
New Jersey, Governor Black today signed
the requisition of the Governor of New
Jersey for the extradition of Louis Roe
sell, who is under arrest in Port Rich
mond, Staten Island having been indicted
for murder in the first degree for killing
James C. Pitts a farmer living at SUM-
nit N. T., on September 3. Roesell had
a colleague in the crime. but he has not
been apprehended. RoeseH and his part
ner entered Pitts house in the night with
the intent of robbery, but being thwarted
they brutally assaulted Pitts and his
housekeeper Mary Davis, a colored wom-
an. Pitts died as result of the injuries
inflicted on him. but there is a chance for
the Davis woman to recover.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
CIGARETTE FIEND COMMITTED.
Thomas Kelleher Must Answer 10,
HIs Assault on Lefferman,

Thomas Kelleher, 20 years old, was this morn
Ing committed by Justice Nevin to the County
jail to await the action of the Grand Jury on
. charge Of atrocious assault and battery. On
Sae night of the 9Th of November, Kelleher
who is known as a cigarette fiend, attempted
70 get package OF cigarettes at the store OF
Daniel Leferman, No. 100 Morris street, on
credit. He was refused by Mrs. Dora Letter
man wife of the proprietor who was in charge
OF the store and an alteration ensued when
Mr.. Lefferman appeared and elected Kelleher
from the premises He soon returned and
struck Lefferman several times with stick of
wood, but was again put out
He then again returned with a cobble stone
which he threw at Lefferman, but it missed
him and struck Henry Lefferman the latter !
nAne-year-old son, in the stomach renderine 2
him unconscious and injuring him so badly
that he Is still unable to leave the house and
is under the care of a physician.
Kelleher was arrested by Policeman Oxley
Immediately after the assault, since which he
has been held awaiting the appearance of the
boy and is now committed the evidence OF
other witnesses.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
DIED.
City Collectors Office. I
November 6. 1897. {

ASHHURST-On Wednesday morning:
November 10. 1897, at the residence of
her mother. No. 100 Virginia N avenue.
and the late John Ashhurst.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral
from the above address on Friday, Mo-
yember Il, at eight A. NJ.
Interment at Newburgh, N. Y.
ROSSELOT-In this city, on Thursday,
Nov. II, 1877, Elizabeth NJ, wife OF
Edward P. Rosselot, aged 40 years.
invited to attend the funeral on Satur-
day Nov. IS. at P. NJ, from her late
residence, No. S7s Summit avenue
MARRON.-Suddenly. John E., beloved
husband of Mary Marron.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 16 Marion place. on
Sunday, November Ii. at Y noon. Mem
York, are requested to attend. Inter-
ment in Calvary Cemetery.
SCHOPPE.-On Thursday, November II,
1897, Henry A. Schoppe, aged 81 years.
P. NJ. from the residence of his daughter.
Mrs. E. p. Walker No. 14~Grand View
avenue, Somervile, Mass
SMITH.-on Friday. November 12, 1897.
Sophia, beloved wife of A. f. Smith.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 81 Walker avenue. ON
Sunday, November Il, at three p. NJ.
vANDALL.-On Thursday, November II.
1897 Catherine. widow of the late
William 6. Vssndall.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited TO attend the funeral on sunday,
November II. at 80 r, NJ. from her late
residence, No. 27S Halliday street.
WINTER.-0n Wednesday, November 10,
1897, at Wilmington. Del, Henry VIM
ter, Sr. ifl his 5Sth year.
Rela tives and friends of the family, also
the employees of AieSSrS. Morris & Cum-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13

Among the many Important purchases Of real
estate in Brooklyn this week was that of the
Harbor and Suburban Building and Savings
Association, with principal offices at 34-36 Wall
street New York, of large tract. being the
balance of the old Stilwell farm, adjoining their
former purchase of 11o0 lots upon the north
thus giving the large addition to Home
crest 1t is rumored that the price was in the
neighborhood of 100000.
The managers of the Tiarbor and Suburban
are pushing Developments very rapidly in laying
streets and avenues, and preparing for other
improvements in conformity with the city re-
quirements, and are prepared to build homes for
their purchasers, and on such reasonable terms
that it has already been proven by the charac-
ter of its clientage that its methods a pro-
rloiinced success. This property IL located in
one of the most desirable sections OF Greater
New York being within 26 minutes OF the
Bridge having exceptionally good transit facili-
ties, cent fares, and while being near to
the ocean resorts is still Jitst far enough away
50 that the residents Will not be interfered
with by them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
ELKS' MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Efforts Made 10 Hold II In the Ber
gem Reformed Church.

Colonel f. c. Agens and Mr.. Norman l..
Rowe representing a committee of the
Jersey City Lodge Order of Elks, called
on Rev. DR.. Cornelius Brett this morning
for the purpose of securing the Bergen
annual memorial service. Dr. Brett was
not at home so the negotiations have
been deferred until the pastor returns to
town.
The memorial service of the B. P. o. Il.
IS always very impressive and beautiful
in its character. The grafton this time
Judge VIM. #. Hoffman At one part of
the ceremony the names of those who
have died during the year are called aloud
twice. The death roll for 1897 is not a
large one. 1t includes the name of Col. A.
s. Otter: Rev. DR.. Brett and other well
known divines will take part in the SER
vices and the music will be of a very high
order
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
WATTS KEARNY TN COURT.
Lawyer Speer Trying to secure the
Ereedom of the Generals Son.

LAWYER William Fl. Speer, Jr., made an
application to Justice Lippincott in the
Supreme Court this morning for writ Of
habeas corpus to have John Watts kear-
nv. Jr.. released from the County Jail
1t will be remembered that after hear
ing in the Chancery Court about Two
weeks ago. which was held on the appnca-
ton of his father, young Kearny was ad-
judged to be an habitual drunkard. When
he was brought frcm the jail into court
this morning he was spruce and neat loeK-
ing, and there was nothing about his ap-
pearance to Indicate that he was a drink
ing man. His aunt, the Marquise de ker-
mel was in court accompanied by her
son. the Vicomte de Kernel, and they
chatted with the young man. General
Kearny was not present, but was repre-
sented by Lawyer Corbin
Mr.. Speer argued that the proceedings
in the Chancery Court were irregular and
were not properly taken under the law re-
1ating to habitual drunkards. His client,
he declared, is not resident of this
State, but Of Kentucky, and the Court of
Chancery therefore had no jurisdiction.
Lawyer Corbin opposed the application.
Justice Lipincott said that the practice
Of the Supreme Court in such cases is un-
certain, but he would permit plea to be
filed and evidence taken before Supreme
Court Commissioner Nugent. He will
hear argument next Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
SCHOONER ON A BAR.

NEW YORK. Nov. IS, 1Ss7.-A four
masted schooner which went aground ON
the Upper Middle Ground, near Sandy
Hook, yesterday. remains fast In the
same position today. The observer at
Sandy Hook reports that during the fore
noon the tug ID, S. Arnott was pulling on
her. but finally gave it up for the time
being. The Merritt and Chapman wreck
ing tug Wm. Cooley is also lying by the
schooner The name of the schooner has
not been learned, and probably will not
be known till one or the other of the
tugs come ASHORE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
eREENvILLE ToUGBs ARRESTED

For some time past crowd of young toughs
who hang around the corners of Ocean and
Kearny avenues have been in the habit Of an
moving William Laney, who keeps grocery
times they stole boxes and barrels from in
'front.' of the store and did other things to make
life miserable for him. Last evening Albert
Laney, brother Of the storekeeper, happened
to come around the corner just as Eddie
klrcnGer, the leader OF the gang, making
off with box which he had taken from in
front of the store. Laney caught young Kirch-
ner and brought him in the store. An officer
was sent for and Kirchner was locked up. He
bailed out later.
The police have for some time been trying to
break up the gang that infests those corners
but not very successful in their efforts
They think the arrest OF Kirchner will be a
big step to that end and they will keep sharp
lookout for any others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
SAVED BY A FENDER.

To the much-abused trolley fender Con-
ductor John McDurine, aged thirty three
years, of Lentz avenue, Newark, owes his
life
four % oeloeh TINS fro morning
avenue into Grand street, and the trolley
pole slipped from the overhead wire.
lMcDurine leaned backward over the DASH
board to readjust it, and in so doing lost
his balance, falling directly in front of
Belt Line car No. 429
The fender rolled him over several times
and finally pushed him off the rails as the
car passed by.
McDurine was unconscious when placed
in an ambulance and hurried to the City
Hospital, where it was found that he had
sustained serious injuries about the head
and body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
BLOCKED TIE FERRY ENTRANCE

Henry c. vaupel and Henry Noble were this
morning arraigned in the First Criminal Court
by Policeman MdMahon charged with disor-
Derby conduct last night at the ferry One
drove truck and the other a wagon, coming
off different boats, and locking their vehicles
III the passageway to the street in striving to
take the lead, neither weuld give way, causing
considerable trouble. Justice Neyin said that
Transfers are altogether too reckless in driving
cn the boats and through the streets and some
control OF them was necessary. He fined Naupel
and Noh3e S. each but subsequently on hearing
statements from other parties RENTED the fine
and discharged the accused.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13

tive Weinthal and said he was positive
that he was the individual who upset the
lamp. Weinthal took the man to Police
Headquarters and locked him up on sus-
piction. He gave his name as Gustav a.
Erne, 80 years old, of No. As Manhattan
avenue, Jersey City Heights. When Mrs.
Greenburg saw Erne she said she was
sure he was not the man.
Erne was held, however, for hearing.
He stated that he was employed as a
bookbinder in Lehman & Randurtz' 5
leather factory in Ferry street, and de-
clared that he could prove that he was at
work in the factory when the fire broke
out. Mrs. Greenburg said that her hus-
bands property was not insured.
1t was learned this morning that the
property of Harris Greenburg, in whose
clothing store the flames originated was
insured for $500 in the South American
Union Insurance Company There was
100 insurance on the stock, 800 on fix
lures and $500 on the household.
Gustav A. Erne, the man who was ar
rested under suspicion of having started
the fire. proved before Recorder McDon-
ough this morning that he was at his
employment in Lehman & Raudnitz's S
leather factory when the fire broke out,
and was released.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
ENGINEER FOWLER'S PLANS

Mr.. L. Dennis Fowler, the newly ap-
pointed chief or the Engineering Bureau
of this city will submit to the Street and
Water Board on Monday his plan for the
reorganization of the bureau.
1t is said to be very complete scheme
for the facilitation of public work, and
means practically a clean sweep in the
office. Mr.. Fowler declines to say any
thing about his plans until after his re-
port has been presented to the Board at
their meeting on Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
ROSTER FOUND GUILTY.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.''l
FREEHOLD. Nov. is. 1s97.-,James N.
Roster colored was found guilty OF mur-
der In the second degree today in the
Monmouth County Court, Roster was In
aicted for the murder Of David LecSer.
Roster iii his defense claimed that l.eeker
beat him The penalty for murder Ia
the second degree is twenty years IN
states prison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
HANKEKDORP ARRESTED.
He Says Katie Chesney Received Her
Bruises From Fall

Henry Hankendorf of No. 402 Grand
street, Hoboken, who is charged with
brutal treatment of Katie Chesney, the
eight-year-old child who was indentured
to him from the Almshouse, was arrested
in Hoboken yesterday evening by Con-
stable Mitchell, and lodged in the County
Jail. Judge Hudspeth, before leaving the
Court House yesterday afternoon, fixed
the bail at $1,000. Hankendorf says that
his landlord will furnish bonds for him.
He denies that he abused the child, and
says that her condition is the result of
a fall A fall that would lacerate the
childs ear and cover her body and legs
with bruises and black and blue marks
must be the most remarkable fall on rec
nrd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
THE MAYOR AND THE
WATER SUPPLY.

Mayor Hoos has not yet signed the
resolution ordering the advertisement Of
the water specifications. He intimates in
a diplomatic sort of way that he will have
something to say next week. Beyond say
ing that his action he believes will be
generally satisfactory, he declines to say
anything about the specifications As
''The News" said two days ago, it is
well understood that the specifications
will go through without a hitch, because
His Honor is very anxious to get the wa
ter problem out of the way.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
CIGAR PEDDLER CONVICTED.
Angelo Frigo Failed to Take Out a
Government License.
Especial to ''The Jersey City News.'1

Especial to '"The jersey City News."I
TRENTON, Nov 13, 1S97.-Angelo Frigo
an Italian of Jersey City, was tried in the
United States District Court yesterday on
charge of peddling cigars without hav-
ing taken out the required Government IL
cense. Frigo was the only witness on his
own behalf. He was defended by Edward
w. Evans. The jury brought in a yer
dict of gully, and sentence will be inn
posed later.
Judge Kirkpatrick denied a motion of
Mr.. Evans for an arrest of judgment and
a new trial in the case of John Miller
VINO was found guilty on Thursday of
operating an Illicit distillery in Jersey
City. The motion was made on the
ground that the verdict cf the jury was
taken by the clerk during the absence of
the Court
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
BUNOoED THE RESTAURANT.

Policeman Dunnigan, of the Seventh
street station, arrested at eleven o'clock
last night Edward Rehill, q years old, of
No. 566 Jersey avenue, as disorderly per-
son. Rehill ate all he wanted in the res
taurant at Newark avenue and Grove
street and refused to pay for it. He was
elected from the place, but created a row
and got pummeled. He was driven away
by the officer, but was not satisfied and
returned to make more trouble and was
then arrested. Justice Nevin fined him S.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
ULSTER ADRTFT.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 1S9T.-The strand
ed steamboat Ulster swung loose from the
Hudson bank last night and Jirifted down
the river Off North Dock she banged in
to an anchored sand schooner. The Ul-
ster careened and her stem sank slowly
from view The sand schooner stood the
shock more on account of her heavy ball
last than anything else. Divers went to
work ON the Ulster at daybreak. A wreck
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
SURPRISE PARTY FOR MR.. COURT

Mr.. John Court, of No. 1856 Pacific ave-
nue., was rendered a surprise party last
night in honor of the anniversary of his
birthday. The surprise was arranged by
Mrs. Court and very successfully was 1t
could not have been enjoyed. There was
music and, of course, dancing, followed
by a sumptuous repast. Among the
guests were:-Mr. and Mrs. F. f. Daily,
Misses Margaret Daily, Rich. Driscoll
Peters, Burke and A. Whalan, Messrs. P.
Curley, ]. Ryan, Huntington, J. Foran
Stincton, Ratmyer, L. Fenlow, J. M. Col
Inns and Alderman W. ]. Kelley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-13
DID NOT OBEY THE POLICEMAN

Mike Peel, as he called himself, son
of Italy, was fighting at o'clock this
morning at Railroad avenue and Henderz
son street, when he was arrested by Po-
liceman Heath. The other fellow got
away Mike was told to go by the Off
Ger, but he wouldn't, and was locked up.
Justice Nevin fined him S., or thirty days.