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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
BILLY BROAS' JOB GONE.
The Finance Board Reduces His
Salary From 81, 200 to 500
Per Annum.

The office of Personal Tax Collector,
which has been held for a number of
years by William Broas, was practically
abolished by the Board of Finance last
night The Personal Tax Collectors office
paid S100 a month. Just what the duties
of the office were no one seemed to know.
Mr.. Broas was never kept busy, it has
been said, and he has not been seen at
his Office or even at the City Hall for
very long time.
Finance Commissioner Simpson, who
has an aversion for SinecureS, got On
Broas' track and finally sought some ad-
vice from Corporation Counsel Blair about
the office.
In relation to the fixing of Broas' sal
ary Mr.. Blair wrote to Mr.. Simpson in
this way
Jersey City, Dec. %, 1897
To the Board of Finance.
CSentlemen-In the matter of Mr.. Broas re-
ferred by your Board to me, l respectfully ad-
wise you that in my opinion you nave entlre
control OF the question of his compensation
His employment, as it now exists, creates no
contract relation between himself and the city,
which you as a Board cannot change as and
when you see At. Your right to do so is fully
sustained by the cases of Gear VS.. Hoboken,
butcher 265, and Love VS.. Jersey City, II
Vroom 456
JOHN A. BLAIR,
s.s Corporation Counsel.
Mr.. Simpson read the letter at open
meeting last night, and then introduced
the following resolution
Whereas The City Collector, under recent
legislation, has appointed a number of Deputy
Collectors of Personal Taxes, for the collection
of the personal taxes in arrears, upon percent
age, thus doing away with the necessity OF a.
special officer for that purpose;
Resolved, That from and after February l.
1893 the salary of William c. Broas, as coll
lector of personal taxes in arrears be fixed
at the sum of hundred dollars per annum
in addition to such fees and dollarage as he
may be entitled to for collections to be made
by him under the supervision of the City
Collector.
The resolution was passed by unani-
nous vote. Broas, it is believed, will re-
sign.
The November pay roll of the employees
of Belleville and High Service was passed.
M T. Connolly was awarded a contract
for the construction of a main sewer in
Hoboken avenue. There was paid Hugh
Dugan, County Collector, 100000 on ac-
count of the county taxes of 1897. The
Street and Water Commissioners were
given $500 for the carting of crushed stone
for Tonnele avenue, 5000 for the repair
of the Franklin street steps and 5000 to
drain Jersey avenue where it enters Ho-
boken. The Street and Water Commis-
sioners were allowed $4,000 for the exten-
sion of the electric lighting system
There was set aside $1,S35 to pay old cleo
tric light bills contracted prior to De-
cember l. 1897.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
DISHONEST COAL HEAVIER CAUGHT
Philip Clark Kept 6Fonay He Collec
ted for Fred Casper.

Philip Clark, alias Costello, 80 years old, was
fined IS and costs by Justice Nevins in the
First Criminal Court this morning, for steal
ing IS. Clark was employed by Fred Casper,
a driver for John G. Gopsill, coal dealer, OF
No. IS Montgomery street, on Tuesday morn
ing to put in coal.
Casper delivered the ton of coal at the
Kingussie flats on Washington street. 1t was
consigned to Mrs. Post who lived on one
of the upper floors. Casper, who is old
man, sent Clark to get the receipt for the coal
signed by Mrs. Post. Clark not only got the
receipt signed but collected $5.25-$5 for the
coal and 25 cents for putting 1t in. He re-
turned the receipt but not the money to
Casper.
Two hours later Mrs. Post called on Mr.
Gopsill and asked why her coal had not been
put in; she also told how she had paid Clark.
Search was made for Clark, but he could not
be found. Late Tuesday evening he was
picked up on Exchange place by Chanceman
Bumsted. He was dead dYunk and penniless
Mr. Gopsin learned of his arrest and pre-
ferred a charge of petty larceny against him
He pleaded guilty. As he could not pay his
fine Justice Nevins sent him to the Penitentiary
for three months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
CITY NEWS NOTES.

A gas let in the window of John Hocke's
dr11g store. at No. 34S Communipaw avenue,
SET Are to the curtain last night. The fire was
quickly extnguished by Mr.. Hocke and MEM
bers of Engine Company No. TO- the damage
was slight.
Thomas Shannon, while intoxicated. last
night insisted upon entering the Bon Ton
Theatr He was twice sent away by Special
.f,tficer Heitman of the Bon Ton. who was at
last Obliged to arrest him. Justice Nevin, in
the First Criminal Court. this morning, fined
4 wagon owned by NJ Rode, dealer in
n,ct,re frames, of No. S03 Newark avenue,
co,ided with trolley No. 453 of the Mont
gomery street line last tie evening The s wagon gsa
ar,xer S,.1 morris Pipkin OF No. 34S East Twelfth
streef. New York city. escaped injury.
Charles T. Smith. Of Chicago. raised dis
LAST las night. He Yves arrested by Patroknan
TsTnothy Murphy Police Justice Nevin in the
I,srst Criminal Court this morning sent him to
the County Jail for thirty days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
THE JACKASS TARIFF.

[Frem the Evening Post" of Yesterdayl
An urgency deficiency bill is to be pre-
sented to Congress when 1t assemblies
today. but no one talks of any urgency
revenue bill. Yet the deficit for the MS
zeal year to date is upwards OF $40.0Oo,-
600. and it is certain to be increased IN
January, on Mr.. Dingley's own showing.
Furthermore, that glib "anticipatory-
importat.ons' explanation of the deficit
sounds hollow enough in the presence OF
Treasury. figures of imports for Novem--
ber 1t appears that the imports OF
wool in that month were large, as
were also the imports of sugar-both
nearly up to the normal, as the TRIBUNE
shows Yet we were only waiting, Mr..
Dingley said, for wool and sugar to be-
gin to come in, and then We. should have
revenue and to spare. Well, they came
in large quantities in November, and
still there was a deficit; there will be an
other deficit in January. Isn't it about
time for Mr. Dingley to take out OF his
sleeve that tax which he says he has up
it, ready to yield $25,ooO000 or $4,000 GOO
of revenue the moment it is needed!
If he means the beer tax, the brewers
and their Senators will tell him to put 1t
right back in his sleeve. One tax ac-
tually at work bringing in money is
worth two-or two hundred-up Mr..
Dingleys sleeve.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
CHARLES soHMALzE DEAD.

Mr.. Charles Schmalze one of Greenvile's
Oldest residents died yesterday morning at his
late residence, Old Bergen Road and Gator
avenue, at the age of 81 years. His death was
sudden and will no doubt surprise many of his
friends He was only i'll three days. His
death was caused by Inflammation of the
bowels.
Mr.. Schmalze leaves widow and five chill
dren He was a photographer and for many
years did business in New York CITY. He
has lived in Greenville from his childhood, and
is well known in that section. The funeral
viii take place tomorrow morning and he
will be buried in New York Bay Cemetery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
MAGOWAN LEAVES MRS. BARNES
HIS Friends Say That He Has Ssp-
arased From the Woman.
Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City Ne'

Especial to THE Jersey CITY News
TRENTON, Jan. 6, 1sss.-Ex-Mayor Frank A.
Magowan and Mrs Barnes Mcgowan are said
to have separated. The woman is at Barlow's
Hotel, where she and the ex-Mayor went last
week after Mcgowan had been notified by the
management of the American House that his
presence was no longer desired. Mcgowan left
Barlow's last night, taking with him his be-
longings and he spent the night at the Tren-
ton House in company with his son, Spencer.
Neither Mcgowan Mrs. Barnes Mcgowan
would see any reporters today, but the state
nent that they have separated is generally
accepted by Magowan's friends, with some OF
whom he had a conference yesterday.
1t is understood that Mrs. Barnes-Magowar
will go home to her folks in Canada. Her
little daughter Beryl, who has been with
her ever since she left Mr.. Barnes. was sent
to her father in Ohio last week, the father
having requested that the child be permitted
to spend the holidays with him. The general
impression is that the child will stay with tho
father.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
A DANGEROUS GANG.
How the Rufifans Escape Punish
vneus for 'Ehcir Grimes.

The poice of Hoboken are receiving COM
plants of a gang of rufians who infest the
western portion of the city, along the hill
side The gang is said to be composed of ex-
conyicts and other dsreputable persons. Peo-
pie living in the neighborhood are afraid to
Venture out Of their homes after dark for
fear of being held up by members of the
gang.
The Hoboken police officials say that the
only way to get rid of the gang is to have
the departments of Jersey City Hoboken and
the Heights combine The tramps, when
chased by the Hoboken bluecoats simply cross
the tracks of the West Shore Railroad and
stand still. The Hoboken police have no
TbaS' sa me rule applies with the Jersey City
Department. the local police having no power
to make arrests east of the tracks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
BERGEN REPUBLICANS NOMINATE

The Bergen Republican Club met last night
at their clubhouse. No. 544 Bergen avenue:
Messrs o. K Gardner, Robert Cook. Joseph
McCemb. j. Morgan Jones and John Mahan,
reported the following nominations for officers
of the club John P. Landrine. President w.
R. Harrison, First Vice Presidents G. F. Hop,
SON Secretary; Charles S. Mason, Financial
Secretary; Louis Stubenvoll, Treasurer Geo.
Divers, Thomas Mills, w f. Ely. and John
Morley, members of Executive Committee;
BOARD of Governors, Robert Cook, A. f. Young,
Joseph McCornb, 0. K. Gardner David Gibson,
George johnson, R. H. Williams and w. w.
Coward. The election will take place at the
meeting to be held on. January -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06

BEECHER-On Wednesday. Jan. 5. 1895, At
his late residence, No. lao Newark avenue.
Benjamin Beecher, Sr., in his 69th year
Relatives and friends are respectfully invit-
ed to attend the funeral from the residences
~ his son BENJAMIN Beecher Jr. No. 2S2 Sec
on street, on Friday. jan T. at A. NJ;
thence to St Boniface's Church, where mass
of requiem win be offered
RITCKLAND--In this city. on Wednesday.
IAN. 5, 1895 Mary s widow of the late
VIM. II. Buekland and only daughter OF
Caroline and the late George T. Stevens.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
the funeral services at her late residence. No.
247 Fifth street, on Friday, Jan. Z. at p. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
THIBsEN ORCHESTRA OFFICERS.

AT the meeting of the Thiesen Orchestra last
evening the following officers We're elected =
President, Arthur Miller; Vice President, f.
Harkins; Secretary, Charles Sohn; Assistant,
Harry Jennings; Treasurer, Charles Thomas;
Librarian, John Buckley; Musical Director.
George Thiesen; Musical Conductor, d. c. Col
Inns Musical Committee. William Krumsehied
and F. Fontard; Auditing Committee, S. Col
Inns w Marvin and C. Burdett
The next concert given by the orchestra will
be in Bayonne some time next month. Re-
hearsale are now being held twice week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
a YELLOW VISION SPOILED.

stAmy Wagner, " the girl who was arrested
and said She lived with her parents at No. 100
Essex street is not the interesting creature
tbe yellow journals make her out to be. She
is a Pole and her name is Marie Voiinski
She has no parents in this country and an sne 5ne
boarded with Polish woman on the Top
knew at the house this morning that the girl
had been arrested for stealing candy ana de-
CARED that she never brought any there.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
MRS. oALLAHAN GETS A VERDICT

On July 2s last Mary Callahan was pas
Railway Company open cars There had been
a washout in Bowers street and the cars We're
runninp in both directions single track
In order to avoid a collision the motorman
stonned the car in which Mrs. Callahan was
and very seriously injured.
She sued the company for s5,00o and the case
was tried in the supreme Court yesterday
The Jury awarded the plaintiff $500.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
.D|NGLEY'S CL|MBE R.

[From This Mornings "Tribune."l
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington today were s7s9,o4o, internal reve-
nue. receipts sSl5,o79, and the miscellaneous
receipts $5S,sO2; total Government receipts
for the day, s1,16S,o21; expenditures 81
$4,000; excess of expenditures. s2Ss,sls.
Receipts for month to date, ss,4s1 1873; ex-
pendtures, s4,o75,oOo; excess Of expendi-
lures, $6l3,sOl.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
MRS. NOLAN WANTS ALIMoNY.

Vice Chancellor Stevens, today, in Chancery
Chambers heard the petition of Mrs. Ellen
Nolan, of Pine street, Lafayette. for main
tenance from her husband. Andrew. The par
there was an agreement entered into that the
husband should pay his wife alimony, but
none has been paid for long time. Mrs.
Nolan charges that her husband receives all
the income from his property on Grand
street and is weil able to give her comfort
able allowance.
Nolan on the other hand, represented by
F.awyer Jas Manning, said that the property has
ps,ne down in value and he has not received
much rent from it. He is caretaker of
some shanties on the Mill Creek. Decision
was reserved
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
LADY TURNER'S BLEoT OFFICERS

The Ladies' Section of the Greenville Turn
yerein at the meeting held in the hall on
nanforth avenue, last night, elected the fol-
lowing officers for this year:-Mrs. Gothberg,
president; Mrs. E. Weisz- Hamburger, vice
president: Miss Lizzie Kruse, treasurer; Miss
H Weisz- Hamburger financial secretary, and
Mrs f. Ross recording secretary Prepara,
which the ladies will give some time next
week. 80,
The regular meeting of the Turner's will
elected for this year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
BRITAIN'S AMMUNITION.
[By Gable to The Associated Press.

LONDON, Jan. 6, 1S9S.-The financial ar
ticle of the "Globe" says it is reported on
the Stock Exchange that the British Gov
ernment has arranged to guarantee the
Chinese loan of f16,O0O0 900 $500 0oV. al
per cent, the price of issue to be ITO.
1t is learned on excellent authority that
in the event of Great Britain guaran-
teeing the new Chinese loan, the conces-
sions required will take the form of irl-
sisting upon the opening of new treaty
ports, open to all nations alike.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
PIRBMAN's HAND HURT.

lingo Kraus, of No. 1855 Hopkins avenue, a
q s,an,e, attached to Engine Company No. T.
haa his right hand badly injured last evening
in an accident which oecurrea fr On the NAY to
a NJ = ) Jordan avenue. Kraus was on the hose
earriage or tender. AS the tender was turn
inp out of the car track at Sip and Summit
avanl,es one OF its wheels was wrenehed off
aod ao vans was thrown heavily to the ground
He was taken home. The fire did little
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
Russin.. Bic Ship.

TBy Gable to The Associated Press
PORT SAID, Jan. 6, 1S9S.-The Russian
cruiser Rossia has arrived here on her
way to China. 1t is believed she will bs
compelled to disembark her guns in or
der to traverse the canal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
Japan VIII Re Ready.

SAN FRANCISCO, jan 6. 1S9S.-All the
men that can conveniently work on the
Japanese war vessel Chitos, now in course
of construction at the Union Iron Works,
are busy putting the finishing touches on
her huge body. The vessel will be
launched February 20.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
DROWNED AT THgo. B. R. DOCKS

Herman Heibner, So years old, deck hand
on the ferryboat Bayonne, drowned at
the Central Railroad docks at Ccmmunipaw
at 1:20 o'clock this morning. He was climb
ing from coal shute No. 1S to the deck of
his boat when he fell overheard His body
was racnvered and removed to Speer's morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
BURGLARS IN A SALOON.

The saloon of Rappaelo Faciazin, No. 1888
Brunswick street, broken into last night
and 5000 worth of liquors and $i25 in cash
were stolen. The thieves forced an entrance
through the rear door.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
MORE FIRE THAN SMOK :.

1s,,,, pittman. Of No 2sl Twelfth street,
sani in an alarm at $3.50 o'clock this morning
for tire in the three story tenement house,
Tba Are. which was quickly extinguished. was
caused BY Mrs Stanton, one of the tenants,
Who was fuInigating her rooms
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATS.

The meeting Of the Third Ward Democratic
f,,,,h was well attended last evening and hoth-
ing outside the regular routine business was
transacted. At next "Wednesday night meet
ing the report of the treasurer VIII be re-
ceived for the year ending 1877.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
TIE AMERICAN MILITIAMEN.

The second number of the American Militia
NAM has just been issued. This monthly
r,,agaz;ne r,,e which is published in Paterson, is
81, ne = excellent periodical for miltiamen Not
only does it contain matters of interest to
every member of the National Guard concern
sn,r fba citizen soldiers of New Jersey, but it
nrnts rl,5 81 the news from other States The Janu4
a. arv number contains excellent cut Of Colonel
{, w TIine the newly elected commandant
e e +be reeond Regiment There is also a pic
~ tnrea Of Company c of the Second Regiment,
which is commanded by Captain James Parker.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
MEETING OF THE RAMBLERs.

Tho Ramblers Met in the Hasbrouck In
titnsa bmilding Yesterday afternoon and list
sned to an able paper by Miss Amelia Meyers
IN s.rrhe critical Period of American History
ero,, i7S3 TO l7s9'' The meeting was largely
attended Miss Meyers was the only paper
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
n x1zERS OF FACT.

stores. factories and institutions can ~~-
ret their supplies as good ~ any ~ 4 AsSss
ccsr serve theu1 Complete stock. low prices
A D. g. Cleary Co.'S wholesale grocery
stores. Montgomery and Greene ssrestA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Jan. g. 1sa7.-Forecast for
hours ending at eight p NJ Friday.
For New York city ard vicinity:-Rain and
fog tonight and Friday; warmer; soatheriy
winds.
sanrneti,s Tb berinometer Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
&c. The genuine has L. 3. 9. on each tablet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06

a,,a 5isaases cured BY Hoods Sarsaparifla
are MANY. because most ailments disappear as
soon AS as the blood is enriched and purified
by it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06

THE WATER DEFICIT
Heroic Efforts of the Board
of Finance to Make the
Department Self
Sustaining.
STATEMENTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Water Registrar and Treasurer's
Estimates Show a Shortage
10 May /.
OF CITY OFFICIALS.

There was a meeting of the Board OF
Finance last night. In compliance with
resolution of the Board the Street and
Water Commissioners filed report OF the
condition of the Water Department, show
ing how much money will be required to
maintain it until May next. Water Reg
istrar Peckham also filed report show
ing what sums have been collected and
what will be collectible until May l, 1898.
The City Treasurer also submitted re-
port showing the receipts of the water ac-
count and the estimated expenditures un-
til the first of next May. The Street and
Water Boards requirements reach $3o4,-
1 tirar, ,od fall ntarc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06

The disbursements as estimated by the
City Treasurer will be about as follows
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-06
Grand total collections, May
l to December 1....

City Treasurer Dickinson, in his re-
port, estimates that the receipts until May
next will be 1882 264 16 in this way
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-09-30

ever reproduce for theatric purposes.
1.-THE management Of the different the
aters is really serious and wants to
help to complete the good work, and
the public refuses to be persuaded to
sit out six or eight minutes more OF
the entertainment furnished them, |
suggest a mode generally In vogue
Abroad. e., that the owrer surrender
his or her hat at the door, for which
a check Is given. and the hat returned
ut the close Of the performance. This
Is due to those few who paid for and
wish to see an entire performance,
and c~ocrteously and quietly sit until
the fall of the curtain, at which time
(again initiating their brothers across
the pond) a slight demonstration of
approval would be far more apropos
than the spasmodic applause which
greets the actor as he makes his en-
trance, causing frequent interruptions
of the dialogue and killing the illu-
sion aimed at by both actor and au-
thor"
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-09-30

OF the e~Xtravagant way of Rev. Mr..
Baldwin and he cut down the family
allowance to such an extent that it
beca:se necessary for Mr.. Baldwin to
find something to do to obtain a larger
salary. About this time he received
a call from a wealthy Episcopal church
In Saginaw, Mich, and promptly ac-
cepted 1t. This was one year ago and
he carried a glowing recommendation
to his new field from Bishop Potter.
After he vas settled In Saginaw Rev.
Mr.. Baldwin sent for Mrs. Baldwin and
the children. Shortly afterward he
sent for Miss Stafford, or Mrs. Bald
win No. 2, and rented an apartment
for her in Paul's flats, at Adams avenue
and Beautreu street, Detroit. He told
Mrs. Baldwin No. 2 that Mrs. Baldwin
No. 1 in Saginaw was his sister-in-law,
whose husband was worthless, and he
had to take care of her. This situation
continued for several months, and then
Mrs. Baldwin No. 2 learned that Mr..
Baldwin was spending much of his time
with a woman who had been known as
Charlotte Ella Reyes, but whose name
had been changed to Harolde Baldwin.
She said that she was the wife Of Rev.
Mr.. Baldwin and Is recorded as wife
No. g.. Mrs. Baldwin No. 2, believing
that the infatuation OF Mr.. Baldwin
for his third wife could be broken, went
to sec the woman she had believed
was his s~ister-in-law In Saginaw and
found that she was Mr.. Baldwin's wife.
This was a terrible shock to both wom-
en-. Mrs. Baldwin No. 1 could not be-
lieve that her husband had done wrong.
She went with Mrs. Baldwin No. 2 to
the house of Mrs. Baldwin No. 3 and
there learned that her husband had
lived there as the husband of another
woman Mrs. Baldwin No. l found her
husband In Saginaw. She was ready
to forgive him for the sake of their
children. but he would not desert his
third wife.