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The herald., 1898-10-18
ARTICLE v.
TAX COLLECTOR.

Sec. q. The CRY Tax Collector shall be
eIction. ana must @ have = been @ "s residens 81 n1t
thereof for at least Ave years next pre-
ccding such election. He shall be elected
oher ha upp peos st rs the Sy sDd o
nee for four years.
He shall appoint = Chief Deputy. and
such sue, % number Of extra clerks. during the
discharge Of his official duties, as the
Council may designate; but their appoint
mcnt shall be made under the provisions
Of the classified civil service Of this
charter:
SEQ. 20. It shall be the duty Of the City
Tag Collector. In addition to the duties
him In this charter or by ordinance, 10
collect all taxes and LICENSES of the city,
excepting those hereinafter provided to b
collected by the City Assessor.
He shall keep proper books. showing all
moneys collected BY him. He shall also
keep q book which shall contain, a record
Of every deed given by or on behalf of
the city for real estate sold for delinquent
taxes or assessments. which book shall
be properly indexed and shall be at all
tion.
He shall Immediately deposit with the
City Treasurer all moneys received by
him in his capacity az tax and license
collector, upon his settlement with and
receiving from the Auditor a certificate
authorizing him 80 TO do. He shall be
chargeable with all taxes levied upon real
and personal property within the city, ex-
cept such taxes on personal property as
are by this charter to be collected by the
Assessor. He shall pay into the treasury,
without any deduction for commissions
fees or charges. Of any kind or on any
account, the full amount of all taxes, as
sessments ana moneys received by him,
including all moneys paid under protest.
and money received for taxes paid more
than once. or other purposes. He shall
also be charged with. and be debtor 10
the city for. The fuil amount Of ali taxes
due upon the delinquent tax list, delivered
to him for collection. unless It appear to
the satisfaction Of the Council, expressed
by resolution. that 1t was out Of his
power to collect the same by levy and sale
Of property liablo to be seised and SOLD
therefor.
Sec. 90. He shall examine into the Sit
uation Of and ascertain all persons liable
to pay licenses. and see that licenses are
taken out and paid for. In the perform.
ance Of their onicial duties, he and his
deputies shall have the same powers as
police oficers In serving process and in
making arrests. He may demand the ex-
The herald., 1898-10-18

Sec; T. The oficers Of tho City Of Los
Angeles shall be:
Mayor:
City Treasurer;
City Tax Collector;
City AuditorI
The herald., 1898-10-18

Sec. II. The Mayor shall appoint all
officers of the city whose election or ap-
po!ntment is not otherwise specifically
provided for In this charter. or by law.
When a vacancy occurs in any office, and
provision is not otherwise made in this
charter or by law for filing the same.
the Mayor shall appoint suitable per-
Office for the remainder of the unex-
pired term.
Sec. IT, The Mayor may call special
meetings OF the Council The action of
the Council at special meetings shall be
confined to the matters specified In the
notice.
The herald., 1898-10-18
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

hibition Of any license for the current
term from any person. firm, or corpora
tion, engaged or employed In the trans
action Of any business for which a license
Is required; and IL such person, hrm. or
corporation, shall refuse or neglect TO ex-
nipit such license. the same may be re-
voked forthwith by the tax collector.
Sec. 81. He shall, once in every month,
ana oftener when required by lne Audi
tor. make to the Auditor a report under
oath OF all licenses sold and on hand. and
OF all amounts paid to the Treasurer,
and shall also in that regard comply with
the regulations which may be prescribed
Dy the Council. At the time of making
such report. the Tax Collector shall ex-
hlbit to the Auditor all licenses on hand
and the Treasurers receipts for all mon
eys paid into the treasury,
Sec. 30. The Tax Collector must settle
ury. daily, the full amount of money re-
ceived by him for the city. from any and
all sources.
The herald., 1898-10-18

manship in such works.
He. shall perform such other duties a.
posed by ordinance or the general laws
ARTICLE x.
CITY ATTORNEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law. duly ad-
Of this State and shall have been a resi-
the practice Of his profession for al least
five years previous to his appointment. It
shall be his duty to prosecute in behalf
upon Violation Of the provisions Of tais
charter and city ordinances, and
to, to attend attend to all S suits. malts.s
II ssss sn have 81 s x s
ton Of the city land may. employ other
Or to to take se Of GIN sn suaa M
therein.
| He shall give his advice or opinion In
or Council, or whenever required in writ
ing by the President or a majority of any
Of the. boards or commissions provided
city cit. officer % or by the city school SUPER
inttnden or suesrntendent Of FqtldiRE
such things touching his office as by the
Council or by ordinance may be required
Of him.
He shall approve by. Endorsement in
writing, the form Of all official or. other
bonds required BY this charter, or by or
the Council or of any Of the boards or
commissions provided fol under this char
ter before the mg same are res suPmitted b fo5
be approved without such approval by the
City Attorney.
He shall approve in writing the drafts
of all contracts before the same are en-
tered into on behalf Of the city.
| He shall oppose all claims or accounts
against the city. when he deems them
| unjust or illegal.
Sec. So. The City Attorney shall. whom
directed to do so by the Mayor, appear In
and conduct the defense in any action,
oofficer ofH% % or employee Of the city '" or any any
| board or department thereof, on account
of any act done by him while engaged In
the performance Of his official duties.
ARTICLE XII. !:
CITY CLERK.
Sec. 56. The City Clerk shall have the
| custody of, and be responsible for the
Corporate Seal. all books, papers. records
ana archives USlOuSlIlH " tIlc Cltys uOI IN
actual use by other officers, or elsewhere
by special provision committed to their
| custody.
the Council and of the Board Of Equaii-
cation. and keep a record of its proceed
ings.
He shall keep separate books in which
respectively he shall record all ordinances
and contracts and official bonds.
He shall keep all the books properly In
dexed and open to public inspection when
| not in actual use.
He shall make out, sign and deliver 10
| the City Auditor ali licenses other than
building permits, and perform such other
Sthf auses as bT Ss
He shall have power to take c;yDdavits
ns o se bUaness IN Of he ey and nd
shall make no charge therefor. He shall
devote his entire time to the duties of tia
office.
He shall be the custodian of the City
| Hall, and Of all personal property, the
custody Of which has not been e<hsrs
wise provided for.
ARTICLE XII
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
Sec. st. Tho legislative. power OF tho
bers, who shall meet in the City Hall Of
the city at least once in each week for
the transaction of public business
Sec IS. The members Of the Council
shall serve for the term of four wears.
and shall Be elected e at the general c
the manner following. to-wit: one member
of the Council from each Of the nins
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
La MONTE FOR GOVERNOR.
New Jersey Prohibitionists Select :
Former Candidate.
Especial to sThe jersey city News.'l

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News
CAMDEN, June Is. 1SsS.-The New Jer-
sey Prohibition State Convention finished
its work yesterday. nominating Georgia..
La Monte. of Bound Brook, for Governor.
He was the party's candidate in 1889 and
polled 6,S53 votes. He was not present at
the convention. Other names presented
were william Nicholson, Haddonfield;
Rev. Walter c. Kinsey, Essex county;
Rev. Ezra B. Lake, Rev. A. L. Wilson
and Rev. A. B Leonard. D. D., of Nor
ristown. but all declined the honor
The platform endorses the national par
ty platform adopted at Pittsburg in 1896.
and declares thai the suppression of the
liquor traffic is the supreme political ques-
ton of the day. On patriotic lines the
resolutions say:-"That believing our
country is the foremost exponent and
champion of liberty, humanity and pro-
press. as loyal citizens we pledge our
hearty support to the National Admins
tration In prosecuting the war to a sue
cessful termination Objections were
raised to the above section, as, according
to some. it did not accord with the peace
full will Of God, and an amendment was
inserted in favor of arbitration when
uracticab1e.n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
PRlNGIE BREAKS OUT AGAIN.
The Absence Of a Policeman Alone
Saved Him From Arrest.

James Pringle, a p-ugnaeious young
man with a jag created a disturbance on
Noble street last evening about nine
O'Clock, but luckily he escaped being ar
rested. Pringle formerly lived in Green
vile out of late has been working in
Long Island. Yesterday was pay day and
Pringle. accommodating a jag, came to this
city last evening to visit a young lady
who lives on Noble street. Pringie, while
trying to get in through the gate broke
1t. Mrs. Mason, who also lives In that
house, at No. rs Noble street, was sit
ting on the front porch when Pringle
came IN and she called to Mr.. Seibert.
who lives next door to come and put
him out. Mr.. Sefbert did SO, but Pringle
turned on him and struck him. Seibert
retaliated and knocked Pringle into the
gutter. Then the neighbors were treat
ed to an awful string of profanity, for
Pringle called Mrs. Mason and Mr.. Sci
bert all the names he could think of.
Seibert started to look for a policeman,
but while doing so .Pringie walked away.
He could not be found after that, al
though several were willing to make COM
plants against him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

Latin. Charles O'Neill; English, Thomas
Martin and James Rutledge; physiology,
James Rutiedge and Thomas Martin;
physical geography, Thomas Martin and
Francis Mcguire; bookkeeping. Thomas
Martin and Edward Hopper; Greek.
Charles O'Nein and Francis Mcguire; his
tory, James Rutfedge and Francis Ma
guire; catechism, Edward Hopper.
Sub-Preparatory-Geography Timothy
Creeden; history, John Miller and Tim
othy Creeden; catechism, Timothy Cree
den and John Miller.
Special prizes-French, Edward Brun;
Spanish, Manuel Pendas.
For distinctions-John Neiland, Alfred
Angulo and Michael O'Hare.
Among the large number of clergymen
in attendance were:-Monsignor Doane,
Rev. j. ]. O'Connor, Vicar-General; Rev.
Dean O'Grady, Rev. Fathers Dunn, Nc
Guinness. Donnelly, Behr. Brown. Stein,
Hall, McManus, Pindar. Callaghan, Smith,
Sullivan. Boyer, Bowl. Nardiello, Wallace,
Brothers. White, Hart, Brady, O'Connor,
Kelly and Clark. Among he prominent
Iaymen present were Thomas l.. James,
formerly Postmaster-General of the
United States, and DR.. Henry A. Braun,
of New York.
The financial report of the college pre-
sented at the meeting of the Board OF
Trustees, which was held at $50 O'Clock
this morning, showed hat a lumber of
improvements had been made during the
past year. and that the finances of the
institution are in excellent shape.
A luncheon was served to the guests at
the conclusion of the exercises.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
0'BRlEN WAS HURT.
His Bicycle Accident Severely In
iured His Leg.


William OsBrien, of No. GO Mercer street.
who was thrown from his bicycle on York
near Henderson streets, a few days ago,
by the earelessness of a driver on one Of
the Continental Match CoIapany's wagons
did not escape as easily as he thought. Al
though the accident happened last Satur-
day afternoon. O,Brien was compelled 10
consult a doctor yesterday concerning AZ
injury to his left leg.
After the doctor had examined the limb
he told OfBrien that the shock of being
thrown from his wheel while it was in
motion strained one of the muscles of his
leg, and he should take good care OF t.
O'Brien intends to sue rhe Continental
Match Company for a new wheel, as The
one he was riding when the accident hep
pened was only a week old, and it is a
perfect wreck now.
The driver Of the wagon was all ut
fault. as everybody who saw the accident
says O'Brien rang his bell to notify the
driver that he was about 70 pass him ON
the left side of his wagon, and that the
driver turned in towards the gutter, and
then suddenly swung his horses to the left
before OBrien had time to pass. The
whiffletree of the wagon caught the wheel
and smashed it in such 4 way that it is
impossible to have it repaired.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
LEGAL NOTICES


TO WILLIAM PITCHER, JANE PITCHER,
his wife, George Pitcher, Annie Pitcher, his
wife; Edward Pitcher, Ella Dunnigan, John
Dunnigan. her husband; Egbert Pitcher, Ed
win Cadmus, Emma %. Bixler, Frank Blk
Ter. her husband; Dudley G. Gautier, Walter
C. Witherbee and Charles e. Gregory, exec
utors of will of Josiah II. Gautier. decd;
Martin Albrecht, Carl Doring and Robert
Segelken=
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector of Jersey
CITY. on the sth day Of October, lsso. me
Mayor and Aldermen OF Jersey City purchased
for the sum of one hundred and eighteen dol
lars and thirty-three cents ALL the land and
real estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
OF Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting
on Pamrapo avenue, which is laid down and
designated as lots w. u forty-fve t45) & e. "a
forty-seven 90, in block number thirteen hum
dred and sexenty-nine Q379l, upon an assess
ment map annexed to a report number ninety
five t95), made by the Commissioners of Adj
jpstment" appointed in and for said City by
the Circuit Court of the County Of Hudson, a
certified copy OF which report and map was
filed in the office of the City Collector of Jer-
sey City, on the Cd day OF January, 1894, said
report and map and said sale being made pur-
suant to the provisions of an act OF the Legis-
fature OF New Jersey, passed March soth. 1886.
entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collec-
ton OF arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
cities of this Stats. and imposing and levy
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead OF such arrearages. and to enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for
the sale of lands subjected to future taxa
tien and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you ap-
near to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate, and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts, before the expiration Of six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed for
the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey CRY, the fee
simple Of said land ana real estate according
Dated Jersey City, N. J.. May Sd. 1885.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
E.. Hoos.
.Seal1 Mayor.
Attest NJ. ]. o'DONNELLs
City Clerk.
CSa1e No.. $685.
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

TO WILLIAM B. REYNOLDS N MRS.
William B. Reynolds, his wife,
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector OF Jersey
City, on the 18th day Of April, 1895, The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for the
sum of sixtyAthfee dollars and forty cents Ill
the land and real estate situate in Jersey City,
in the County of Hudson and State of New
Jersey, fronting on Gator avenue, which ID
laid down and designated as lot sixty-eisht
6S), in block number twelve hundred and
sexenty-three Q2I3, upon an assessment map
annexed to a report number ninety-three ty5),
made by the Commissioners of Adjustment
appointed in and for said City by the Circuit
Court Of the County of HUDSON, a certified
copy of which report and map was filed in the
office Of the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 9th day Of October. 1898. said report and
map and said sale being made pursuant to the
provisions of an act of the Legislature OF New
Jersey, passed March both. 1885. entitled:-
IAN Act concerning the settlement and coli
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and Imposing and
i levy Instead 4 "a, Of as suen arre RS and to
enforce the payment thereof, and to pro-
vide for the sale Of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you ap.
pear to have an estate or interest in said
and real estate shall be reS emed. as provided
IN said acts. before the N-piration OF six
RE TYua Mayor and Aldermen q sey City the
rerdina to the provisions of the said act.
hated Jersey City, ". j., May 24th. 1898.
THE MAYOR N ALDERMEN OF JER-
sI2 e'1i E. HOGS
fseaL) ..tsst- n. j. o,DoNNELL.
City Clerk.
fsa1e No. 5s71.9
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

TO EsTHER A. BRAMHALL widow, I
lam e. Bramhali, Florence A. Bramhall, his
wife; Nettie J. Bramhan, William H Bran
chine Company of Philadelphia. David B.
Day. Henry Prigge, Thomas Howe, Ada
NJ ease Henry rumm Benjamin w.
Arnold. executor of Benjamin w. Arnold, de-
ceased; Joseph B. Bartleman, and Kent K.
You are hersby notified that at a public sale
made by the city Collector Of Jersey City, on
Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for the
sum of five hundred and ffty-seven dollars
situate in Jersey City, in the County of Hud-
son and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Garfield avenue, which is laid down and desig-
number fourteen hundred and nineteen Q419),
upon an assessment map annexed to a report
number ninety-fye s5). made by the Com,
missioners of Adjustment" appointed in and
for said City by the Circuit Court of the
County and 1a map Vas fIed in the ONCE Of the
city Collector of Jersey City. on the Sd day
OF January, 1894, said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant to the provisions of
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey, pass
Ell March 3oth. 1856, entitled
ton Of arrearages Of unpaid taxes. assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
cities of this State, and imposing and levy
ing a tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
instead OF such arfearages, and to enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide for
the sale of lands subjected to future taxa
fion and assessment"
Ard fhe several supplements thereto.
AndTyou are further notified that you ap-
rear 10 have an estate or interest in said land
ma real estate, and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts, before the expiration Of six months
Ne same will be given conveying to The
Nov and Aldermen of Jersey City. the fee
simple Of said land and real estate according
~ the provisions Of the said act.
pafed Jersey City, N. r., April 10Th, 1898.
THE MAYOR AND OF JER-
sEh Si e. Hoos.
eesatl Mayor.
eSeAl' Attest M. j. o'DoNNELL.
City Clerk.
csale No. $780,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

A meeting of the Greenville Republican
League Gu was held last evening. Ar
engagements were made for celebrating the
Fourth Of July. The entertainment COM
mittee was instructed to complete the
necessary arrangements for a supper
which is to be given in the evening In the
clubhouse. At sunrise on July 4, John
8. sothern and s. H. Denton, two vet
Grams who fought in the Civil War, will
raise Old Glory on the hag-
pole. In the afternoon there win be a
game Of ball between teams made up of
married and single men, These are the
gentlemen in charge:-William Charlock,
Frank GrifHn, Robert Lutz, Harry Brown,
Joseph Hampton, Charles Aumack, Chas.
Cox and e. Griffin.
Contrary to expectations, the letter
which, was sent to the Leaguers by the
Harmony Committee of the Minks was
not read. 1t was simply announced that
u communication had been received.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
M'eREc0R AGAIN ARRESTED.
Man Who Gives the Greenville Po-
lice Much Trouble.

Donald MeGregor, of No. 127 Avenue e.
Greenvilie, who has perhaps been arrested
more times han he has fingers and toes,
by h Ocean avenue police for drunk
eness, was taken up again yesterday
Q noon time on the same charge.
iMcGregor, at this time, was as usual in
toxicated, and he made an attempt to
board a Greenville trolley car, burt select
ed the wrong side. Consequently he was
thrown to the pavement, cutting his nose
and otherwise bruising himself.
MeGregor. about two months ago, gave
the police quite a scare by becoming in
toxicated and going to sleep on a grave in
the New York Bay Cemetery. He was
found by R~oundsman Engles, who at first
thought the man had committed suicide.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
RACING AT AMBROSE PARK
Hudson County Riders Garry
OF the Largest Portion
Of the Prizes.
Wins AHEAD IN BILLIARDS.
Holds the Lead at the Jersey
City Club--Lewis' Horse,
Wonderful, Wins at
Mineola.
WILKS AHEAD IN BILLIARDS.

~
raoeIs from Ems coaii'y
rs pri1es fase iisne =
esents AZ Ambrose : .N,
Miiere the nrst fhsediiniele y
was nero. Inc iocai team
" alter =. Hoome, f1ehIs raSioiu
ransom ANU n - s-.
was uAdortunate iasiiis n res
tuMpie WHICH smut mn -ss
IN me one iHne haluieap' ~
from the PACK MAR iasioi0
mccall IN the nan niue opsn wy" -
denpurg seeoha, ano = - ..s
handicap V~reuenpurgh was
from thel 100 yard marx. fsesules
Half-Mile Open, rs.
neat WonsDy SnaIits .acand Time
i.o7 TX second heat won by H. e.
Caldwell, Manchester, n. H.; w. =. wv
en-, Is s e. Z Gnndmane New
York Tin1e-f0S 3-5.
Final heat won by h. T. Iaidmen
1naaies maels. * se5o
Half Mile. Open. Amateur-First heat
won by Harry Hosford; a. Z. = +
S Tssavdn = fo,,rfb Tfmei.15 SIS. Sec
ond heat won by LIE Roy See, X +.
Hutcheon, second, w. ~ noc ~ Ak
Etna1 Leaf won nv Harry Hosford; H.
L. Vre~denburgh, second; j. +. H~ufcneoa,
third, lime. III ~. profoss,onal-wo
hy = - Marine 2o wards; second. Z.
L. Miner, II yards; third, g. n. Miller,
10y, Ilme-4:le q. - W., Nv
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16
Schuexzeus Shoct for Prices.

The New York City Schuetzen Corps
held its annual shooting festival at the
Union Hill Schuetzen Park. In which the
members of the G~reenville and Excelsior
Rife Clubs of this city competed. holding
their own with the visiting marksmen
and won a-portion of the money. Mike
Dorrler was second on the ring target
and Z. P. Hansen was first on the bulls
eye target.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

The Young Oaklands wouId like to
heal from all teams averaging u years.
The players are as follows:-A. Free, p.
G.; e.. Kelly, c.; J. Daily, h., r.
Hollisey, %. 5. Walsh, 3D.. 7. D~ougherty,
S.; J. Clark. c. f.; 2. Hallisey, IT,; f.
King, IF. Address all challenges to Al
bert Free, No. 80 Oakland avenue.
The Pacific A. G. will strengthen their
team for Saturdays game on the john
ston avenue ground, in anticipation Of a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-16

Dan Lewis of the Jersey city Driving
Club trotted his horse Wonderful yester-
day on the Mineola Fair Ground. on
good style from a field Of eleven start
ers. The first heat In which Wonderful
finished in seventh position put the horse
in good shape for the remaining Meats,
which he won without a break in 2:25.
2:24 and 2:26, winning the big end Of the
purse money, which was $500.