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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
INSPECTING WATER
The Mayor and Officials Off to
the Roekaway & Hud-
sons Shed.

The city is without a Mayor again to-
day. The Mayors secretary, Edward
Hoos. is in charge.
Mayor Hoos. the Street and Water
Commissioners and Finance Commission
ers Simpson and Midlige are out today
inspecting the Rockaway River water
shed with the Rockaway & Hudson
Water Company. Mayor Hoos did not
invite many citizens to accompany him
on the inspection. His Hon would have
liked to have had the same gentlemen
who have gone with him on the previous
trips go today, but the company's invita-
tion excluded visitors. Citizens would be
welcomed, it was reported, provided they
paid their own car fare and other ex-
penses. Not many went on the trip.
The party started from the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad Sta
ton at S:15 O'Clock this morning. The
officials will be back this evening.
On Friday the George b. Inman Con-
tracing Company will take the officials
out oyer the watershed it. proposes CIV
ing the city. The company has extended
to the Mayor the privilege of inviting all
the public spirited citizens he desires. The
company has engaged a special car,
which will leave the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Station at $3.50 O'Clock in the morn
ing. 1t is expected the car will be
crowded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

The greatest and by far the most impor-
tant increase in the use of the library
is. reported from this department, its use
for the year being 1886 volumes. This
work has, in fact. been doubled since the
last report. With our limited room we
have accommodated on an average about
fifty people each day.
1t is our ambition to develop this work
to its highest usefulness, and to provide
such facilities for research that all,
whether the simplest beginners or adj
needs at their home library rather than
be blige to seek the larger libraries
across the river.
Much of our work with the young must
of necessity be dom in the reference
room, and it goes without saying that a
large percentage of the visitors thereaare
young people from our schools, both pub
lie and private. who have been sent by
their teachers to study certain subjects.
But it is a great pleasure to be able to
say that the circulation of good, whole
some reading among the children stands
today on a frmer foundation than ever
before in the history of the library. Two
chief items constitute this work, the first
of which is our system of school classics.
This continues to be popular and service
able and has been enlarged since our last
report by a number of sets, as follows
Pratt's ssStories Of Colonial Children
Davis animals, Tame and Wild, Davis
Stories of the United States, Brooks
.sStories of the Red Children" Dana's
1.-TWO Years Before the Mas" CARROTS
mas Carol" an duplicate sets of Aesop's
Fables and Lambs Tales from Shake
speare." Reports from the teacher rep
resent the results of this work as emf
Secondly. we are now Circulating gem
eral reading through the medium of the
schools. This means simply an Increased
corporation with the teachers and can be
teacher who desires, may select from the
library shelves as many books as the size
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
MRS. EWALD'S WILL.
Upheld bv Judge Hudspeth-Cenway
ScraWI Throws Out.

Judge Hudspeth filed his decision with
Surrogate Lillis today in the Ewald and
Conway will cases, Which have been be-
fore the Orphans Court at intervals for
several months. The decision sustains
the will made by Mrs. Mamie Ewald,
leaving her estate, amounting to about
5000. to her husband The decision in
the Conway case is a refusal to admit to
probate the paper writing purporting to
be the last will and testament of Michael
Conway, Mrs. Ewald's father, on the
ground that it was. not his last will and
testament.
This paper, which was a scrawl, turned
been instituted by John Conway, Mrs.
Ewald's uncle, to contest her will on the
ground of testamentary incapacity and
undue influence. 1t left Michael Con-
ways estate to his daughter, Mamie, for
her lifetime, and at her death it was to
go to the testator's brother, John.
1t was shown by the evidence hat at
the time Michael Conway is alleged to
nave signed the will he was lying on his
death bed. with his hands frozen and in
such a condition that it seemed impos-
sible that he could hold a pen between
his fingers.
Mrs. Ewald will be remembered as the
young woman who brought herself under
the ban of the Catholic Church, of which
she was a member, by marrying Ewald.
who was a divorced man. She was re-
fused the last rites of the Church when
she was on her death bed because she
would not promise to leave EWald in case
of her recovery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
POOR PAVING BLOCKS
Mayor Hoos shakes ZIP the>-North
Hudson Railway on Centrsl Ave.

Mayor Hoos today caused the following
letter to be forwarded to the North Hud-
son County Railroad Company
Complaint has been made at this office
regarding the blocks used in the pavement
of Central avenue. | must insist that
this work be done in strict accordance
with specifications, and in order TO avoid
further difficulty / sincerely trust that
you will exercise great care to see that
none other than specification blocks be
used"
Some month ago Central avenue prop
erty owners complained to Mayor Hoos
that the Railroad Company la neglected
the pavement between its rails SO long
that the avenue was rendered almost i'm
~passable. The Mayor communicated with
the ompany and finally was given a
promise that the avenue you'd be re-
paved.
The repaving is being done now, but
Alderman Al Heritage and others declare
that cobble stones are being used. They
say the blocks are a disgrace to the
street.
Inasmuch as the company promised to
do the paving to the satisfaction of the
city, Mayor Hoos will accept only specif-
cation blocks. Commissioner Heintze OF
the Street and Water Board is going to
look after the work, have the objection
able blocks removed n proper ones sub
cfitufad w
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
: BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS"

arrives Buffalo sos +. III. Pullman Vestibuls
bay Coaches and Pario- Cars. Dining Car
Service. Meals a Ia carte. Connects at Buff
falo with through sleepers TO Detroit ana
Iia T. M. daily, for EASTON, MAUCH
daysl. PITTSTON and Coal Branches. Chair
Cal to Mauch Chunk
4:22 p. NJ. daily, except Sunday, for WILKES
BARRE, PITTSTON. SCRANTON and princi-
pal intermediate stations. Connects for ALI
points in coal regions. Pullman Buffet Parlof
4.33 P. NJ. daily. except Sunday. for MAUCH
CHUNK and intermediate stations. Chair Car
to Easton.
5:29 p. NJ, Sundays only. for Mauch Chunk
and intermediate stations.
6:23 P. NJ. daily except Sunday. for EASToN
7:ld p. NJ. daily for BUFFALO, NIAGARA
FALLS and all points West. Pullman Sieepss
Vestibule Train. New York to Chicago. Sleep
ers to Buffalo and Toronto.
STA P n; g, daily sxes gFI SUNDAY st STaN
Rnsi { MAucH cHUNK. sAYRE.
GENEVA ROCHESTER,. BATAVIA, BUF-
FALO and TORONTO. Pullman Sleeper for
Buffalo. None but Sleeping Car passengers
carried. No baggage carried.
s:13 P. M. daily for ITHACA.
and ali points West. Pullman Sleeper TO Ith-
AGA.
Additional local trains daily. except sunday.
for SOUTH PLAINFIELD. BROOK,
and intermediate points. leave as follows:--
S:45. 1850 Sundays only). 11:03 A. NJ; 2:i4.
5:34 and 6:42 p. NJ.
Tickets and Pullman accommodation at
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.
N. Y. Transfer Co. will call for and check
baggage from hotel or residence through to
destination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
TEE NEW FINANCIHRS
The Mayor as Not Made Up
His Mind AS to Who
They Will Be.

There was a special meeting of the
Board of Finance last night. 1t was
called to s~traighten out a few tax sale
transfers.
Upon the recommendation of City Col
lector S. H. Smith, James Creech was APP
pointed a clerk in hts office to look after
the Martin act work. Mr.. creech's salary
was fixed at 800 a month until December 1
next. After that it will be 500 a month.
Mr.. Creech's salary will b. paid out Of
the salary account, which was recently
augmented to the extent of $e2 a month
by the reduction of Personal Tax Collector
Broas' salary from 800 to IS a month.
Frederick Hartmann. father of the Al
derman, who was ~janitor Of the Second
District Civil Court, asked to be paid $40
due him for two months services. If he
is not paid he threatens to let the law
take its course.
A batch of claims chargeable to the wa
ter account. which had been passed by
the Street and Water Board, was referred
to the Committee of the Whole. The
new Board of Finance will be asked to
pass Upon them.
President B~rautigam and Commissioner
Kellers will sit at only two more meet
ings. Their terms expire next month.
Both declare, with considerable emphasis,
that they have had all the official life
they want. Who will succeed the gentle
men the gossips have been unable to de-
termine. The latest report is that the
cut has been shifted on David w. Law
renee, who will succeed Mr.. Brautigam.
Mr.. Myron r.. Fnrst is still in the race.
He says he is not seeking the Office, but
if it comes to him he will accept it with
all it's responsibilities.
There are candidates against Mr.. Furst.
Reconnaissance George w. Peterson is
in the cad in the race just now.
This morning it was announced that
ex-Commissioner John Edelstein could be
persuaded to help keep the city finances
straight.
Mayor Hoos will not discuss the APP
pointments he has to make next month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
SARDINEs CONDEMNED.
Board Of Health orders the O'Grady
Brand Seized.

The. Board of Health met yesterday and
considered a number of important ques-
tions. A communication was received
from Henry Moser relative to the pas
sage of a bill which he caused to be in
| troduced, which gives the Board of
Health power to compel scavengers to
do their work in the daytime by means
of the odorless barrel system Counsel
lor Atkinson was ordered to draw an or
dinance in accordance with the provisions
of the new law. City Chemist Krauss
presented the result of his analysis of the
sardines from the store of Peter Weiss,
No. 343 Railroad avenue, some of which
poisoned a whole family.
He reported that the sardines were abb
solutely rotten; he even doubted that
they were sardines. The Board condemn
ed all that were taken from Weiss store
and instructed the Health Inspector to
seize any of the same brand he found in
any other store in the city. The sar-
dimes were packed by s.. O'Grady & Co.,
Eastport. Washington county, Maine.
Health Inspector Benjamin reported the
contagious diseases for the month as fol-
lows:-Diphtheria, Sc; scarlet fever, 1902;
typhoid fever, Z; measles, al; smallpox,
3. He also reported two cases of CLAN
ders. The matter of the lime kiln in
Eighteenth street was brought up for
discussion. Mrs. Brooks the owner, was
instructed to either close the place by
May 1 or build a chimney which will
carry the smoke and stencil above the
surrounding buildings, so that it will not
further annoy the residents in that vicin-
ity.
Phillip Seidell was appointed dog catch
er. His compensation is to be thirty-five
cents for each dog caught. The owners
of dogs are to redeem them at fifty cents
and twenty-five cents for each day they
are held in custody.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
ASSESSMENT COMMISSION.
Passing on Property improvements
Changes in the Board.

The Assessment Commissioners today
filed with the Street and Water Board
the final maps for the opening, widening
and improving of Pearsall avenue and
the improvement of Church street.
The same Commissioners have fixed
April S as the day for the final hearing
on the Improvements of Summit avenue
and Manhattan avenue.
The present Assessment Commission
will pass out of existence next month.
The members are consequently doing
their utmost to clear up ali the work be-
fore them. Who will succeed the pres
ent Commissioners is not known, There
are now twenty candidates for the three
offices.
The latest candidate is Alderman Borne
mann, a Republican,. The idea seems to
awe gone abroad that Mayor Hoos will
make the Commission n-on-partisan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
TO NJ. HUNTER WIDown,
Fanny Parker Gardner and Henry K. Nal

TO ELIZABETH NJ. HUNTER WIDOwn,
Fanny Parker Gardner and Henry K. NAL
lard.
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector Of Jersey City, on
The 18th day Of April, 1885, The Mayor and
sum Of two hundred and eighty-eight dollars
and hfty-four cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
on Danforth and Gator avenues, which is laid
down and designated as lots seven % and
thirty (30l, in block number twelve hundred
and seventy-two q272l upon an assessment man
annexed to a report number ninety-three (93).
made by the Commissioner 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 oath 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 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 State, 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
ton and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that YOU ap-
pear 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 4 a wilI he be s siysn e nsreori deed ta T for
Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee
simple of said land and real estate according
dated Jersey City. n. J.. February IS, 1898.
THE ago AND OF JER-
f. HOGS,
sssal' Attest NJ. ). o,DoNNHE Mas0r'
tsale No. 5s7o.o
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
ROBBED A PRIEST.
Father Farrell, in His NIgDtrobe,
Pursues a Thief Through His Garden.

A thief last night entered the residence
of the Rev. Father Thomas Farrell at
Belleville. N. j., and stole a number Of
valuable articles. He was surprised by
the priest, who in his night shirt chased
him from the house and through the gar
lem.
Father Farrell was awakened between
two and three O'Clock his morning by
a noise in the basement. He investigated
and found a man Just making for the
rear door hroug the kitchen. He ran
after him. but the fellow ESCAPED in the
yard in the darkness. A search showed
the. following things to be missing:-A
gold watch. Howard movement, with "Eu-
gene to Tom engraved on the back; a
Mosaic cross. with a iamond set in It;
an onyx ring, a gold watch chain, a pair
Of trousers, a Japanese book containing
visiting cards.. passes on the Central and
Pennsylvania Railroads Il $40 in cash.
The Jersey City police We're requested TO
look out for the thief.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
In 1891 the library was open only five

In 1891 the library was open only five
a progressive increase will be noted
under the respective headings with the
single exception of the attendance in the
reading room. This may be easily ac-
counted for when 1t IS stated that the
ventilation of this room has been a con-
slant cause for complaint, in that fresh
air can be admitted only through the
windows, thus rendering the room ex-
ceedingly uncomfortable at times whether
the windows are opened or closed.
The efforts made in the direction OF
home circulation of books for the blind
have proven entirely satisfactory; a NUM-
Der of volumes printed for the use ct this
class has been presented to the library
BY blind persons who desire that others
may share their advantages; the books
are well used. and to many of these un-
fortunate ones have proven a boon in
deed as shown by their earnest interest
both in procuring and caring for them
Finally. we desire to commend our
Librarian and staff for their earnest eff
forts TO advance the best interests Of the
Free Public Library of Jersey City, end
% express our appreciation of the uni
form courtesy we ave at all times re-
seived from our city officials.
The Treasurer's statement, signed by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
HURRYINGTHE NEW I. R. R.sTATIoN

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company is
making great progress with its new wait
ing room. which Is to take the place Of
the one which was destroyed by fire last
week. The debris has been cleared away
and it was said there this morning that
If the compan had the steel girders on
hand it could begin the erection of the
building this morning.
Those who have seen the plans for the
new structure say that it will be a great
improvement over the last. IT is expected
to have the new waiting room ready for
the public on July 4, and the present in
dications are hat the expectation will be
realized.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
STATE PIREMEN's ASSOCIATION.

Especial to "The Jersey city News.'l
TRENTON, March 80. 1S9S.-The Execu-
i've Committee of the State Firemen's
Association met at the State House yes
terday afternoon, but did little further
than the transaction of business of a
more or less routine character. They re-
ceived reports from several s~ub-commit-
tees 4 considered the financial condi-
ton of the organization. The principal
purpose of the meeting was to make pre-
liminary arrangements for Nthe annual
State convention, to be held in September.
With this end in view, another meeting
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

MONTGOMERY STREET NUISANCE

The condition of Montgomery street,
from washington to Hudson street, is a
deep disgrace to the city and steps should
be taken at once to remedy it at once.
From curb to curb the t~horoughfare is
simply impossible to everything except
the trolley cars. The cross walks are
covered with mud at least an inch deep.
through which pedestrians must wade, to
the block between Warren and Washing
ton street at all. and as far as the BUSH
ness men are concerned, the street Is
$500 $3.50.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
DAVIS CLUB SCRIP.

busy getting out the scrip of the Robert
Davis Association. Already $4,000 worth
has been subscribed for. The association
meets this evening. It will be the last
opportunity members will have to get
the scrip. What is not subscribed for
tonight will be taken BY the standard
bearer n Sheriff William Heller.
The officers of the association are anx-
ious to have the work of ~renovating the
club started as soon as possible,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
The Standard hallway of Amerlcs
in EAaecE III. 1883.
Trains leave Jersey City as folioWs.-

The Sbam0arA haAIM1y OF AfnorAca
in Enecl January IL. 1889.
Trains leave Jersey City as foliows.-
. THE WEST
SIS A., M. East Mail. With Buffet parior
S Car; daily nc S0 a alssaSafs e i PilpsSars5 there i0s
9.15 A. NJ. Fast Line, with Vestibule Far
Tor Car daily for Pitt as51g pennsylvania
Limited. the pioneer of this class of the SER
vice. composed exclusively Of Pullman, Vesti-
ton and Smoking Cars. lighted by stationary
and movable electric lights. daily for Pittsburg,
Chicago, Cleveland. indianapolis. Louisville. ST
Louis. Cincinnati and Toledo.
2.1s p. M. Chicago and st. Louis Express.
to St. Louis and Chicago. Through Sleeping
Car for Nashville (via CincinnatD:.
6.A P. NJ. Western Express, with Vestibuis
Sleeping Cars, daily to Pittsburg. Chicago ana
Cleveland. Dining Car to Philadelphia and
500 P. NJ, Express. sleepins
and Dining Cars to Cincinnati and St. L9uis;
p. M, St. Louis TOO A. M. second morning.
s.15 P. NJ, Pacific Express. Putlman Sle sain
s Gad 6 Gle yaIasDHr exee otn saturday.
900 P. M, Mail and Express, Pullman BuTet
Sleeping Car to Altoona, East Liberty. f1o1s-
BAiiTTMoRE. wAsiiINGroN AND TIE
SIS nor s sa,ei sssa. 1o Gasn lis !. n; IN. is:
2.23 GA Congressional Limited, Parlor Cas-
d day: a s.a. " s'al 1. Ills :: a. NJ. Ss.M Congressional
limited, HarlOT LARS II Etnusy oitA1 AtN4
road Dining CARR. 4.44. 5.13 and s.15 p M: AMI
IL. 80 night. For Baltimore only. Liza = NJ
week days. 1925 P. NJ. Florida Limited, VIA
Southern Railway, daily, except Sunday. Tor
jacksonville and St. Augustine. 1913 p. A..
Florida Special, via Atlantic Coast Line, daily.
except Sunday. for Jacksonville, ST. Augustine.
and Tampa.
FOR PHILADELPHIA
Express for Philadelphia, 6.55. 1:fS. IA, Sas'
s.H. s.15, 9.44 COLA Pennsylvania Llnitedl, lo5a'
and Ills A. M: l2l2' 1is. LA rs sla'
41S, 4.43. 4.44, 5.13r GA. 500, sis. Sl5 I. NJ:
and IL so night. Sunday: 6.34, S.44. 9.l5. 9.44
Cl0.14 Pennsylvania Linitedl, 1915, ul3 a NJ
2i3, 4.13, 4.44. BIB. GA, 500. S.15, 9.15 r. N.
and II. so night. Accommodation. liz A Nj
a.5s and 7sI5P NJ. week days. sundays; sis
r For Atlantic city, 1870. 11.1s A. NJ, 12.12
Saturdays only asa P. NJ, through Buffet
Parlor Car and Combined Coach, and 2.2s PM
weekdays, ~. 30 and 6S4 A.. M. sundays.
For Cape May, IL. 80 A. NJ, 1.A P. NJ wees
days, 1880 A.. NJ. Sundays.
For Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove
Point Pleasant and intermediate stations. via
Railway, 1923 A. Nj. 1924, 3.52, 6.2s r N
and 1904 night. On Sunday. 1000 A NJ, SIS
p. M. (Stop at Inseriaken for Asbury PARK or
ocean Grove on Sunday
The New York Transfer Company VIII call
for and check baggage from and to hotels and
residences.
J. B.. HUTCHINSON. J. r.
Can't Narperr Gent passenger Agent
IE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
HORSE DAMAGES a TROLLEY.

A horse attached to a wagon owned by
a man named Connolly, Of No. sa5 Mon
mouth street, ran away last night and
collided with Bayonne car No. 105, at
Grand and Bishop streets. The wagon
broke d window in the car. The horse
was stopped by Dennis Donnelly of No.
RqS Grand street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
mains at much the same ratio from year

IOldl nuInUef OF ledcieTS cdfco.+, TO-
The following table gives a very good
idea of the subjects read during the year
and their relative popularity But there
are soma points which it does not bring
out which may be of interest. OF books
in the German language there have been
circulated 1914; in the French, $50; in the
Italian 2s6. The most popular b9o l1r has as
owns % copies. Closely following this in
order Of popularity come Inc n G sst IN
A Lady of Quality. Honorable Peter Ster-
ling and Hugh aWynne AS for our nctlon
less than ever before), we do not offer
the least apology for it, for the lover OF
romance is a fact in nature. If a person
for his own reasons desires a novel, we
give him as good a one as we can induce
him to accept; if he asks for something
more solid, we give him the best the
Library can afford on the subject. we
have made no special effort to lessen the
quantity of fiction read, but we have tried
to raise the standard of quality in every
branch of literature circulated.
The following table shows the number
and percentage of each class circulated
Dor
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

The number of delivery stations remains
the same as at last report. with some siignI
Changes as to location. one being found
in each principal section of the city which
is at any distance from the main Library.
That our -townspeOple appreciate these
efforts for their convenience is shown by
the fact that 245,9 1888 volumes Cor 50 per
cent of our circulation). have been dis
tributed through the stations.
The following table gives the circula-
ton through the delivery stations as COM
pared with that at the main library