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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
UNDER THE Lash.
Gresnville League Republicans whip
ped Into Line.

The threats of vengeance made against
Prosecutor Erwin by the members of the
Greenville Republican League for the ap-
pointment of George RELAY as detective
instead of Henry Petty President of the
league, has evaporated in smoke. That
the disappointed Greenvilleites have been
whipped into line is a certainty, for they
are now hustling for the party. AT the
meeting last evening Henry Petty was
endorsed for Justice of the Peace and
John Sotheren for constable. They were
also endorsed by the U. S. Grant Associa-
ton on Tuesday evening.
The following delegates were nominated
to be voted on at the primaries tomorrow
evening"
Ward Convention-Edwin Brick, Will
lam Char1ock, William Sotheran, Harry
Brown Stephen Dinton and Robert Lutz
Alternates = Herman Richter, Jr., and
Benjamin Franklin. Sr.
City Observation-Disclosures EMS, John
Sotheren. John Healey. Alternares-
Frank Griffin and Henry c. Petty.
In all there will be twenty delegates to
the ward convention, which will be held
in Belvedere Hall on March 25. Three
Justices of the Peace and one constable
will be nominated
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
HEALTH OF THE POLICE
Practical Suggestions in Sur
geon John Nevin's
Report

Police Surgeon John Nevin presented his
annual report to the Board of Police Com
missioners at its meeting yesterday. 1t
was as follows;
To the Honorable Board of Police Com
missionerS:-
Gentlemen-I have noticed during the
year that most of the disability by reason
of sickness can be attributed in great
measure to the fact that policemen, pc
cause of the nature of their business, are
mospheric conditions. i am pleased to be
able to state that in but few instances
could the sickness be attributed TO lntem.
perate habits, Notwithstanding the fact
that they, more than almost any other
class are subjected to the temptation to
indulge in alcoholic stimulat tion.
now in use and adopted by your honor
able body, regulating the appointment
and examination of applicants: refer TO
dates You will notice that the number
of rejected candidates has materially de-
creased while ON the other hand the ex-
animation and investigation of the char
acter and habits by the Chief of Police,
has resulted in raising the personnel of
the force to standard never reacheu
heretofore.
The adoption of the medical examina-
ton blank submitted by me during the
year has also produced good results, and
will in the future give. the department
it is entitled, and which it has not had in
the past.
/ have nothing to suggest at this time
except to again call your attention to
recommendation made by me to your
Board as well as to previous Commls-
sioners, with regard to the establishment
of a gymnasium. The value of some ex-
ercise other than that obtained in the
usual performance of police duties has
been recognized even by some OF the men,
This is notably so in the Second pre-
encouraged the idea. 1t is my opinion
that proportionate to the number of men
there is less sickness in the Second pre-
cinct than in any other precinct IN the
department, and the men are in a better
condition to do active police work
1t seems to me that whatever would be
expended by the city in establishing
gymnasium would be more than compen-
sated for in time by Q decreased payroll
for sickness. 1t is a matter OF ordinary
knowledge that most of the men, particu-
larly the younger men, take on weight al
most Immediately after their appointment
for the reasons stated in my previous re-
ports This means that quite a number
of them in a short time, become SO heavy
and the muscular system so degenerated,
that they are not in a condition to be
matched against some classes of crimi-
athletic.
In conclusion, permit me to take this
occasion to thank your honorable body
for the continued courtesy and consider
alton with which you have treated my re-
ports and recommendations during the
year.
Yours very truly,
JOHN NEVIN, M. D.,
Surgeon J. C. Police Dept
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
Died.

RAJJER.-On Tuesday, March Is. 1888.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence No. S72 Second street. on
Friday March is, at nine A. M; thence
fo. 81 Roniface' Church, where a solemn
high mass will be offered for the happy
repose of her SOUL
sCHMALFELDT.- Tuesday, March
is. 1885, Ella c., wife of Rudolph
months.
Relatives and friends, also John P. En-
twistle LODGE No. 204, /. o. Q. F., and
the National Union Hudson Council, NO.
vices from her late residence, No. 199 Pine
street. corner Communipaw avenue. on
Friday March Is, at two P. NJ
Allentown papers please copy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
PEACE OR WAR.
Report Of the Maine Naval
Court of Inquiry Ready
to Be sent to the
President.

WASHINGTON, March II, 1S9s.-The
President expects the report of the Court
of Inquiry tomorrow or the next day. 1t
may even now be on it's way from Key
West to Washington. When the court ar
rived at Key West yesterday from Ha-
vana and reported to Admiral Sicard
ing the end of it's long task, the Admiral
promptly communicated with the Secre-
tary of the Navy. 1t was the Secretarys
purpose to have a full synopsis of the
courts conclusions put in cipher and tele-
graphed to Washington. Upon consult
alton with the President, however, this
plan was abandoned
Both the President and the Secretary
are determined that no efforts be spared
to maintain the secrecy of the courts
verdict until they themselves have de-
termined to give it publicity. Therefore,
code could not be relied upon with com
plete satisfaction, and, at the Presidents
instance, Admiral Sicard was directed to
place the document in the custody of
some naval officer. according to the usual
method. and forward them to Washing
ton in that manner.
Whether this officer has started or not
is not yet known but if he and Admiral
Sicard have executed their orders with
the regular naval promptness it will not
be long before the President is placed
in possession Of such information and
conclusions as the Court has so far
reached. 1t is not even known positively
that these conclusions are final, but if
the ordinary routine of the Courts in
quiry has been followed in this case they
probably are so unless the Secretary OF
the Navy believes, after looking into the
testimony, that some lines of investiga-
tfon should be further pursued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
PRIZES AND DANCES.

The P. o. of A., Camp No. 8, held an
entertainment and reception last evening
in Fraternity Hall, West Side and Will
liams avenues. The programme given
was as follows:-Piano duet. Mr.. and Mrs.
Siefert; vocal duet, Miss Alice Rapp and
song, Mrs. Greenleaf. and piano solo,
Harry Shield Refreshments were then
served. Prizes were then drawn for. Mrs.
G.. Jefferies won a banquet lamp and Mr..
Galbraith won $3.50 in gold. Among those
who stayed to the dance were Mr.. and
Mrs Buchanan, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas,
lock, Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge, Mr. and
Mrs Rodgers, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. Vreeland, Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Styles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Triller, Mr.. and
Mrs Palmer. Mr.. and Mrs. Segman,
Misses Lizzie Galvery, Minnie Rapp,
Behrens, Eta Behrens, Carrie Siddons
and Jennie Van Dine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
THE FOURTH COMMENDED.
Major Tburstom Compliments the
Company Tiiat Appeared In N. ".

COMPANY THAT Appeared In N. X.
Captain Alvin H. Graft, who command
ed the provisional company from the
Fourth Regiment which took part in the
review at Madison Square Garden last
night, submitted his report to Adjutant
Gerardin this morning as fOlloWs.-
Sir-I have the honor to report that in
conformance with Orders No. s, Head
quarters Fourth Regiment, N. g.. N. j.,
supplemented by verbal orders from Col
Smith the provisional company left the
Armory at 6:1S P. NJ, arriving at Madi-
son Square Garden at 7:3o. The COM
pany was designated as the fourth COM
pany, second battalion of the provisional
regiment, to be reviewed by Major Gem
erai Miles, u. s. A. Upon the compile
ton of the ceremonies the company was
dismissed allowing the men full oppor-
tunity to witness the manoeuvres. Leay-
ing the Garden at 1880 o'clock, the COM
mand reached the Armory at 12:4e, and
was then dismissed. l wish to express
my appreciation of the good conduct and
soldierly bearing of the members of the
provisional company and to say that in
every respect they reflected credit on the
regiment Major Thurston, Twenty-see-
ond Regiment, N. c., N. T., command
ing the battalion, requested me to convey
to my command his entire satisfaction
with their conduct. / have the honor to
remain very respectfully,
ALVIN H.. GRAFT,
Captain Co. l., Fourth Regiment, N. j.,
Commanding.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
MORPHINE And GAS.
Samuel Lyons, Former Police
Sergeant, Takes His
Own Life.

Samuel Lyons forty-two years old, who
was formerly a sergeant on the Jersey
City police force, committed suicide this
noon by taking morphine and turning the
gas on in his bedroom. He lived with his
aunt, Mrs. Emma T. Judge, at No 2SS
Ege avenue. She entered his bedroom
this afternoon, attracted by a strong
smell of gas, and found him lying on
the bed stone dead.
On table at the head of the bed was
an empty bottle which had contained NOR
phine No cause is given for his act.
Lyons was appointed a sergeant OF
police in 1850. He served in the Fourth
precinct until 1884. when he resigned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
BERGEN REPUBLICANS.
Ninth Warders Preparing TO Nomi-
nafa Candidates for Defeat.

The Ninth Ward Republican Association
held meeting at the Bergen Republican
Club last night, and appointed commit
tee of seven to confer with a like COM
mittee of the Bergen Republican Club,
and select ticket to be voted for at the
primaries on Friday.
The ward convention will be held on
Tuesday, the 22d, at nine O'Clock, at the
Bergen Republican Club. The delegates
are:-Isaac P. Vanderbeek, John Graham,
A. W. Rake, W. ]. Miller, M. ]. O'Brfen,
F. Cassels, Robert Cook, T. D. Mills, A.
E. Overened, C. L. D. Hopson, O. K.
Gardner, w. 8. Tilden, Boyd MacLean,
John Mouney.
The delegates to the city convention,
which will be held on Wednesday, the 2Sd
at Lincoln Hall, are
James F. Blackshaw, Edward F.
Mitchell, Joseph McComb, George E.
Diven, c. S. Mason, A. S. Perine, George
Johnson, Sr., NJ. R. Harrison, David Gibb-
son, F. J. Matthews Isaac Romaine. T. J..
Carroll, C. Anderson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
TWELFTH WARD RBPUBs.

The Twelfth Ward Republican Com
mittee met last night at Zibettfs Hall,
Central avenue and Bleecker street. A
portion of the delagtes to the city con-
vention were present and it was decided
to hold the convention on April at Iii
bettis Hail. Vice President H. w. Will
Hams of the association presided in the
absence of President Siebert.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
BLAZE IN A SALOON.
Tenants Escape In Light Attire
Oily Waste the Canse.

Oily Waste the CansF.
Henry Oswald, a milkman, was passing
along Eleventh street. Hoboken, early
this morning, when he discovered Henry
Schwierings saloon at Eleventh and
washington streets on fire. He ran to the
fire house at Fourteenth and Washington
streets and notified the firemen. An alarm
was sounded and the entire Fire Depart
ment responded.
When the firemen reached the place
they found the saloon entirely enveloped
in fames They had gained considerable
headway and it was with difficulty that
they prevented it from spreading to the
adjoining buildings.
Many tenants CROPPED their way through
the dense smoke which filled the Railways
while others climbed down the fire es-
capes They were all scantiIy attired and
sought refuge in the homes of neighbors
and friends.
The Fire Department worked hard to
subdue the flames. and after two hours
succeeded The fire was confined to the
saloon, which was entirely Quilted.
1t is not known how the fire originated,
but Chief Engineer Applegate thinks that
it was caused by spontaneous combustion
of waste saturated with OIL used TO clean
the bar fixtures, which had been stored
in closet.
Schwiering says he was insured as FOL,
lows:-Stock, $1,000, and fixtures, $1,000.
He estimates his loss at $1,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
OPINIONS ON POSTAL CARDS.
Who Is J. M. 8. who Il So Much
Wfser Thnn EvcryOne Else!

An old resident of the city, who signs
]. NJ S. to numerous communications
which Mayor Hoos has received lately,
contributed two postal cards today.
Both contained brief opinions of the
writer concerning the Supreme Court
and the citys inability to recover 1ts wa
ter front property.
No 1 was as follows
| have not one bit of confidence In
the Justice of the United States SUI
preme Courts decision on our water
front question. 1t seems to me per-
fectly absurd The whole matter
should be reviewed in a. new form,
and our water front recovered. 1t was
only given up by official neglect ana
connivance-
Postal No. 2 read
If this city cannot recover its wa
fer front BY reason of the decision of
the United States courts and cannot
get its streets open to the river either
by purchase or right from the pratt
cal railroads. or by condemnation ors
right of eminent domain, then this city
i should give up its charter to the State
and dissolve. 1t seems we are getting
to that result anyway.
Mayor Hoos had the postals filed away
with his other curiosities
A. ,1n,1si1al treat found "a Feigen-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
ANNA's AssAILANTs on TRIAL

Judge Hudspeth and jury have been
engaged since yesterday afternoon in the
General Sessions Court in the trial of
James Conway, James Murphy and Luigi
Cuatell for a criminal assault on Anna
Hensgen. The assault was committed
about 10 p. M. on January 27. The young
woman who is eighteen years old and
quite good looking, is employed as a do
mestic by Mrs. George Neinaber, No. 101
Boulevard, Weehawken. She had been
visiting her mother and was returning to
Mrs. 1Neinabers house when three men
dragged her into a vacant lot and ASSAULT
ed her. The defendants were arrested In
Hoboken the next day and identified by
the young woman as her assailants. Their
defence will be an attempt to prove an
alibi The trial will occupy the remainder
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
THE NEW FIRE ENGINE.
Test at Van Worst Street Proves
Great Success.


This afternoon there was a test of the
new fire engine which the Manhattan Lo-
connective Works have just built for the
city at the foot of Van Worst street. The
engine is a high grade one, and IS what
is, known as a high pressure machine
There were present the Fire Commits
sioners. Chief Conway and his assistant,
Mr.. Denmead, and several battalion
chiefs. Mayor Hoos had been invited, but
he was unable to attend, owing to his
promise to review the ST. Patrick's Day
parade from the stand in front OF City
Hall.
A representative of the Manhattan Lo-
connective Works conducted the last test,
and in every particular it was success.
The new apparatus will be kept in the
lower section of the city for a short time,
and later will be detailed to the Marion
section.
The new engine, the Fire Commissioners
say, will greatly add to the efficiency OF
is to be purchased as soon as practicable.
The horses, apparatus and hose OF the
department are said to be in excellent
condition
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
HIS BROTHERS SHARE.
Charles Jobnson,s Assignment of
Estate Disputed-Lumb~r Behind II.

In April, 1896, Charles johnson conveyed
properties known as Nos. 23S-239-240 Pali-
sade avenue to Lumber Dealer John
Gardner for an account due for lumber
amounting to s4,50o. David johnson,
brother of Charles, afterward claimed he
was entitled to a half interest in the
property, which had been conveyed un-
der verbal agreement with his brother,
Charles Through his counsel, Henry II.
Dawson of Newark, he brought suit to
establish his interest in the property.
The trial Of the suit began Yesterday
Tor Stevens this morning Gardner, who
denies any such claim and says he never
heard of it until this suit was brought, is
represented by McEwan & Mckwan. On
an application for an Injunction made
some time ago, restraining Gardner from
putting David out of one of the houses,
Charles made affidavit that his brothers
allegations concerning his half interest
in the property were untrue.
In February of this year Charles filed
an answer to the present suit, in which
he swears that his brothers allegations
were true. He appears to be on record
hotf vvxyS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
YOUNG CIGAR THIEVES.

oscar Watson, Is years old, of No. A
York street, was held for examination by
Police Justice Nevin in the First Grim
inal Court this morning for stealing ci--
gars from a case in front of the store OF
Louis Berger, No. 81 Montgomery street.
The police are after other boys who were
implicated In the theft.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
Soldiers Graves iu Arlington Cemetery

Friends of any of the Veterans who
have been Inferred in Arlington Cemetery
are requested to send to the Cemetery
Office, No. 239. Washington street, Jersey
City such information in regard to the
deceased as will enable the officers of the
Cemetery to perfect their record Of
Veterans graves The number or desig-
nation of the regiment, and the date of
enlistment or discharges are particularly
desired. Address
H. F. TORREY, Treasurer,
No. 23s Washington street,
Jersey City.
Telephone No. 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
woULD-BE SOLDIERS.

Out of about thirty applications re-
ceived for enlistment in the United
States army at the recruiting rendezvous.
at No. As Montgomery street. since yes
terday noon not single applicant passed
the preliminary examination; Seversi
were acceptable but did not have with
them satisfactory references. As soon as
these are furnished the successful ap.
plicants will be referred to more critlca1
examiners at one of the government sta-
tions established in New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
CAMPAIGN RUMBLlNGS.
DETERMINED HILL DEMOCRATS

A meeting Of the Bergen Democratic
Association will be held this evening at
Van Antwerp's Hall, Harrison and Month
cello avenues. The committee which was
appointed at the previous meeting to Sc
lect a candidate for Alderman for the
spring election will report.
This ward is a strong Republican one,
but the members of the club say that
even if their man Is defeated they are
sure to cut down the large majorities
which the Republicans have received in
previous years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
DEF TAKES A DROP

(From This Mornings ''Tribune.")
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington, s1,s1s,7s7; internal revenue re-
ceipts, $26S $50, and the miscellaneous re-
ceipts. s15,557; total Government receipts
for the day, s1,sos,s5s; expenditures,
81, ,O45,ooo Receipts for the month to date
SIT, ,242, or; expenditures, s1s,2ss, 600; excess
of expenditures, s1os5,s2s.
True March deficit to date, s2,os5.s2a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
BROWNS SUCCESSFUL BALL.

The Joseph Brown Association held a
successful ball last evening at the Avenue
House. Mr. #. j. Madden was Floor
Manager. and James Hanley was his as
sistanf The Committee of Arrangements
were IS. Eaton. p Dougherty, M Hughes
James Lamb, j. Reynolds, M. Clark and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17

stores, factories and institutions can 49,
get their supplies as good as any r., hSase
can serve them. Complete stock. low prices
1t D. q. Cleary & Co.'S wholesale grocery
storsA Montgomery and Greene sSreetA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, March II, 1S9S.-Forecast
for thirty-six hours ending P. NJ. Fri-
day
For New York City and vicinity :-FaiH
tonight and Friday; cooler tonight; north-
west winds.
-stt,~ Thermosu eter Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
MA1TERS OFFACr

The eonnoisseurs always wait for Fei-
genspan's Book Beer CHERRY COLOR.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
,ett,s Therm m eter Report.

Men and medicines judged by what they
do The great cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla
give it good name everywhere.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
ST. MIOHAELs THEATRE PARTY

A theatre party will leave st. Michael's
Clubhouse this evening at Z As o'clock and
then proceed to the Academy of Music.
where they will witness "Cumberland 81. =
After the play the party will go TO Tay-
lor's Hotel, where a supper will be serv-
cd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
SOUTH COVE sQUATTERs.

neteetsve K:]csul sx, who has rfarga Of
South Cove for the city, reported to Conn
missioner Heintze this morning that he
was unable to collect any rent. There are
Heintze VIII have them evicted by the
police
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
CITY NEW ) NOTES.

Michael Nevin, Of No. 259 Wayne street,
while crossing Montgomery street at
Washington street this morning was
struck by motor car No. 8 of the Erie
street line. He was injured about the
legs, hut not badly. He went home
Mrs. Ryerson, Of No: 80 Vroom street,
was swfndled out OF So this morning by
a man signing his name J. n. Reed, who
prtended to be an agent of the Imperial
Tea Company He sold her some tea and
to come back.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17

Your grocer, bother or our wagons will
deliver FeiEenspanss Book in bottles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17

s The real spring opening. Feigenspan1s
Book Beer out today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17
BII,LY O0oK'S NEW DRAL.

William r. Cook, formerly member
of the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners of this city, was recently
elected member of the Board Of Free
holders Of Morris county. Mr.. Cook has
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17

An unusual treat found ~ Feigen-
tpap's Book Beer-today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-17

Feigenspan leads again with the popu-
lar cherry color Book Beer.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-30

The calendars this year are remark able for their sttractiveness Of design and beauty Of colorine, especislly the latter. In most of the color d cslen- dars one cannot help notice what marvellous improvement hes been made in lithogrsphy work. The msny calendars are ornameDted with ,teel sngravings at . considerable cost, and evidently deal ci decorative talent has been turned m this direction. There hss been . great rush for cal sndars from the different business houses, and some fine collectio ne have bsen made.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-30

The shelves ot the store belonging to Postmaster Sydow are being taken down. and will be removed to the Middle March Co. property in the Dragons for use in the company store tn be erected there. Postmaster Sydow will take charge of the mer- cantile branch of the business as coon as all is in readiness. Considerable work on an extensive scale is proposed by the company, and the camp will coon bud out into thriving little village.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-30

There is much excitement III min- ing circles in northern Mexico over a r.ch discovery just msde ia the State oi Coahuila, eighteen miles from the town of Salome Botellc. The ere assays from $200 10 S5GO p-r ton. . .Prospector. are rushing to the new distric. in large numbers. This is the first gold discovery made in that part of Mexi,s.