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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
THERE is FOUNDATION ENOUGH
But Not For Complaint on Pearsall
Avenue.

When the improvement of Pearsan av-
enue, from Ocean avenue to Avenue E.
was proposed several months ago. there
were several applicants for the position
of inspector. Among them was Daniel
Mulcahey. He failed to land, however,
Patrick Mcdonald being given the job.
This caused much bitterness which con-
tinued through the entire time the ma
cadam was being laid.
Several times during the progress of the
work, complaints have been made that
the Improvement was not being done ac-
cording to specifications. No attention
was paid to these petty kicks until yester-
day when Contractor Nolan notified the
Chief Engineer that the work was COM
pleted. 1t is said that Edward Mulcahey
complained that the ten inches of
crushed stone called for in the plans had
not been laid.
Commissioner James S. Nolan and
Chief Engineer Van Keuren made two
tests this morning on the macadam pave
ment. Two spots at least two feet square
were torn up. The work was found to be
in accordance with all the requirements
and both Mr.. Milan and Mr.. Van Keuren
said there was no foundation for conf
plants.
It is probable that some one will have
to be hired at an additional expense to
repair the holes made in the pavement
by the two tests. Contractor Nolan says
he will not repair the pavement without
extra compensation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
SULLY FOUND GUILTY.
Anxious Time For Carol
Until Decision Was
Given.

Luke Carroll, the old man whose wife
Mary died on December 10 last year. frorE
a fractured skull caused BY being thrown
OUT of her home. No. 6 Hamilton street.
Harrison, spent an an anxious i've hours
yesterday afternoon. ffis son-in-law,
William Sully, had been tried for causing
the death of Mrs. Carrolk and the jury
was dsliberating on the verdict.
If Sully were acquitted Carroll would be
placed on trial for inaicting the injuries
which caused his wife's death. If, how
ever, the jury should convict Sully the
old man would go free The witnesses for
the State had testified 4 positively that
Sully had thrown his mother4in-law out
of the house. Equal positive testimony
was given In behalf of the defence that
it was Carroll, the old womans husband.
who threw her out, causing the injury
which resulted in her DEATH
After remaining out Ave hours the
jury returned with verdict of guilty ac-
oompanied with a strong Recommendation
to mercy The recommendation was
probably compromise suly was on the
list to be sentenced this morning, but
Judge Blair postponed It Until next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
OBJECT TO POLICE CARPENTER
Union Says Policemen Are Paid To
Protect the Peace Only.

The United Building Trades Council of
Hudson County held a very interesting
meeting at Van Houten Hall, No. II Ho-
boken avenue, last night. A resolution
was adopted to the effect that on buildings
only plasterers' unions would be recog-
nized. There are some union bricklayers
who also do plastering. The bricklayers
do not affiliate with the Trades Council.
There was considerable discussion over
the assignment by the Police Board of a
man of the force to do general carpenter
ing work about the various police sta
tions 1t was argued that the public
pays the officer thus assigned to protect
the peace The matter was finally re-
ferred, however, to the executive mem
bers of the Carpenters Union with in
structions to report at next meeting.
A protest was received from the paint
ers concerning the quality of work being
performed by the non-union painters en-
ployed by Contractor Witter on the two
viaducts. The complainants were told to
put their complaint in the form Of an
affidavit and Business Agent Conroy was
instructed to lay the matter before the
Street and Water Board.
The council was notified that local No.
10 of the Amalgamated Metal Workers
would hold stag at Van Houten Hall on
the evening of May q.
Business Agent Conroy reported that he
organized a local of the painters and
decorators in North Hudson last Satur-
day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
FATHER HEnNEssY 70 sE HoNoRED
Plans For Decorating His Grave On
Memorial Day.

An interesting matter was brought up
last evening at meeting of the Board
of Directors of ST.. Patrick's Catholic
Club, relative to, the decorating of the
grave of the late Father Patrick Hen
nessey.
It was three years ago, son February
27, when the venerable pastor died. His
body, after being inferred in the Catho-
lie Cemetery for several months was
buried in the plot In front of st. Pat
ricks stately ediflce. The church is his
monument
Father Carroll has often spoken of
having plans prepared for the erecting
of footstone on Father Hennessey's
grave. Although his plans are rather in-
definite, it is likely that the plot will be
cared for within the coming year. The
plan to decorate the, late pastors grave
has met with the approval of the mems
bers of all the societies.
AT the meeting last evening, Daniel
P. Byrnes, Andrew KERN and John Gull
foyle were appointed committee to as
sist in the preparations for Memorial
Day. Committees from the Catholic Ben
evolent Legions will also take part. 1t is
not known as yet whether there will be
any programme prepared. sl
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
HORRIBLE MURDERS
Man Kills His Wife, Uncle,
Grandmother and Wounds
Child, Father and
Himself.

HOWARD CITY, Mich, May II, 1885,
Joseph Harvey last night killed his wife,
his uncle, Robert Pierson, and his grand
mother. He also fatally wounded his
three months old baby and his father-in-
law, John Logenslayer, and finally shot
himself, infiicting a wound which is ex-
pected to prove fatal.
Harvey's uncle and grandmother live a
mile north of town. The murderer went
there last evening. He asserts that Pier
son, his uncle, was quarreling with his
grandmother, and that he interfered; that
thereupon Pierson stabbed and killed the
old lady, aged 70, and that he Harvey)
retaliated by shooting his uncle dead. Af-
ter shooting Pierson Harvey stabbed him
three times.
Harvey then returned to his home, two
miles southwest of town. Arrived there,
he shot his wife twice, killing her. He
then fired at his three-months-od baby,
the ball going into the baby's arm. Next
Harvey entered his father-in-laws room
and shot him twice, infiicting, however,
no fatal injury. He then turned the re-
yolyer on himself, shooting himself in the
neck. Harvey's wife when attacked was
sitting UP with the remains of her mother,
who died yesterday.
The Pierson home presents horrible
appearance. Persons body was found
In a chair and that Of the old lady on
the floor clad in night dress. There
are signs of a desperate struggle between
Harvey and his grandmother. but no in
dication of fight between the two men.
Harvey himself today informed the
sheriff Of the murders at Persons house.
He was tnen arrested for numbering his
wife. He has nothing to say about the
tragedies at his own home There are
strong threats of lynching.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
We WANT DEWEY.
Mayor Van Wyck Says New
York Will Give Him An
Official Welcome..

NEW YORK, May II, 1s99.-The follow
ing eablegram was sent by Mayor Van
Wyck to Admiral Dewey today
''The people of the city of New York
desire an opportunity to officially well
come you on your return home. They
earnestly request that you first reach
America at the city of New York, the
metropolis of the Western Hemisphere,
where the fullest opportunity can be
given the people of this country to do
appropriate honor to the hero OF the
Spanish-American war;
He also sent the following telegram to
Secretary Long,
1.-THE people of the city of New York
intend to extend an official welcome to
Admiral Dewey when he comes to this
city. 1t is their earnest desire that the
great Admiral should first reach the
American continent at the port of New
York. They sincerely hope that the
United States Navy Department can so
arrange his home coming"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
NOT DOWN ON mr.. SCUDDER
Deacon Lutier's Absence Was
Caused BY Business, Not
Inclination.

Mr.. Hiram Lutier. one of the deacons
of the Tabernacle, is pained at the rumo-
which has been going the rounds that ne
is opposed to the Rev. Mr.. Scudder, and
for that reason remained away from the
communion service last Sunday at which
Mr.. Scudder ofticiated, as. told in "The
News Three deacons. Messrs. Vance.
Dougherty and Lutier, were not present.
Messrs. Vance and pougherty are
known to be openly opposed to Mr.. Scud-
der. When Mr.. Lutier was also absent
it was feared that he also remained away
because he disliked Mr.. Scudder.
Mr.. Lutier remained away from the
church because compelled to do SO by LIS
business. He is employed by q railroad,
and he was obliged to work last Sunday.
Before he started on his days work at
seven O'Clock he went to the Tabernacle
and set the communion table, duty
which Deacon Vance had refused to per-
form. Mr.. Lutier thinks that that act
shows his stand on the question.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
ROBBED A cHInAMAN
And Judge Blair Gave Kelly Three
Years For Doing It.

The most important prisoner Judge
Blair had to dispose of today was John
Kelly, a pugilist, who is known as Tin
kerr Kelly He had pleaded guilty to q
charge of robbing a Chinese laundryman.
Kelly and two others went into the laun-
dry, and Kelly held the Chinaman while
his accomplices robbed the money
drawer.
''The Court is informed said Judge
Blair that this is not your first offence
and there is no reason why any tleniency
should be shown in your case. The sem
tence is that you be confined for three
years at hard labor in the State prison,
and thence until the costs of Court are
paid"
Daniel Decker and william Thompson,
who had pleaded guilty of larceny, were
committed to the County jail for ten
days.
Colon Chisholm. who pleaded guilty of
mlsdemeanor and Franklin Thomas. a
boy who had pleaded guilty of petty lar
ceny were both discharged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
CONFIRMATION At ST. PETERS
One Hundred and Forty Children
Make Their Commuuion.

Over one hundred and forty children
received their first Communion this
morning in St. Peters r. c. Church, at
Grand and Van Worst streets, at eight
o'clock mass. The interior Of the church
was crowded, every seat being occupied
during the services.
The children assembled in the basement
of the church at 1880 oclock. After they
had formed in line, the children marched
from the basement of the church to Grand
street, thence to Van Worst street, and
upon entering the upper part of the
church proceeded to the large altar rail,
where they received the Holy Sacrament
from the rector. the Rev. Father Harpes,
who was assisted by the Rev Father
Roche, who held the communion card.
The girls were attired In white dresses
They wore wreatns on their heads. The
boys wore dark suits with white rib
bon, and satin bows on their left arms.
Tomorrow evening, at eight o'clock, the
children will be confirmed by Bishop
Wigger in the upper part OF; the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
BACKED DOWN.
Company Il" Men Are
Being Transferred To
Other Companies
Ofthe Fourth.

According to a decision rendered by tine
Adjutant General a few days ago the
members of Companies l. and M of the
Fourth Regiment must accept transfers
to other companies. The decision was
given in order to smooth over a row pre-
cipitated by the members of former Com
pany L. who claimed that the reorganiza-
stion order states that the men in dis
banded companies are to be discharged.
The men seem to have backed down
from the defiant stand taken at a meet
ing last week when a committee was ap-
pointed to confer with the Adjutant
General protesting against being trans
ferred. The work of transferring the men
to other commands is progressing rapidly.
But five have asked for transfers.
The men will march on Memorial Day,
when the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
will be unveiled.
Had 1t not been for the stand taken
by Captain Graft of former Company
L. said an officer, there never would
have been word said. The men natur-
ally stood by their captain, for which
they must be given credit. However,
those who were acquainted with the in
side workings knew that the kick was
a useless one
A general inspection of the regiment
will take place May 27. at which medals
for craftsmanship will be awarded by
Brigadier General B. w. Spencer, who is
also Inspector of Rifle Practice 1t was
originally intended to have the inspection
next Wednesday BY having both the in
spection and presentatf tfon of medals that
evening It is hoped that greater part of
the members will be present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
FERRYMEh VS.. PASSENGERS.
Each Told Different Stories--Justice
Discharged the Prisoners.

Peter Carroll, of No. 535 Greenwich
street, and Thomas Payne. of No. 50
Charlton street, both of New York, were
arraigned before Justice Nevin in the
First Criminal Court on a charge Of being
disorderly persons. The men were slight
ly under the influence of liquor. They
entered the teamway at the ferry house
instead of entering the passenger en-
trance Ticket Seller Longstreet stopped
the men. He claimed that they then as
saulted him.
This testimony was upset by several
witnesses, who said that the two pris-
oners had been roughly handled by the
ferry attaches.
Carroll produced two. ferry, tickets. He
said that they had no intention of beat
ing their way over the ferry, as was
claimed by one of the witnesses.
Justice Nevin was at first, inclined to
flne the men S25, but on hearing the
testimony Of several disinterested wit
nesses. who placed the M blame mes entirely 1i on.
oners.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
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DIED

GIBBONS-Suddenly, on Monday, May ss
1899. Martin F. Gibbons, beloved son on
Michael and the late Bridget Gibbons.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. $50 Morris
street on Friday, May II, at nine A M;
thence to ST. Peters Church, where q sol-
enn high mass of requiem will be offered
for the happy repose of his soul.
HEIMBUCH-On Wednesday, May 10,
1899, Carolina beloved wife of August
Heimbuch aged 40 years months ana
% days.
Relatives and friends are requested tq
attend her funeral from her late residences
No. 1S9 Wayne street, on Saturday, ha{s
13, at nine A NJ; thence to ST. Boniface'5
Church. where a solemn high mass ot
requiem will be offered for the happy res
pose of her soul.
IIAY4ES-On Monday, May s, 1899, Ther-
,essa Hayes, beloved wife or Jonn
Hayes and daughter of the late Rich-
ard and Catherine Grove.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. II Manning
avenue on Friday, May II, at nine A NJ
thence to St. Patrick's R. c.. Church,
where a solemn mass of requiem will pa
offered for the happy repose OF her
soul.
BROWN-On Monday, May s. 1899, Mary
Ann, beloved wife of James Brown, IN
her 61st year. q
Porter street, Jersey City Heights. ON
Friday. May Il, at 10 A. NJ. sharp.
Interment in Hudson County Catholia
Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
GROVE STREET CHUTES.
The Erie Depression May Form
a Basin Por Drainage of
Six Streets.

Grove street, at the Erie Railroad cross
ing, still remains In its unfinished condi-
ton. The work of completing the depres-
sion is progressing very slowly notwtth-
standing the fact that hundreds OF work
men are employed. Eleventh street is
being depressed to meet the incline at
Grove street, and will, when completed,
form a drain for the entire thoroughfare.
with the depression of Grove sire. as q
receiving basin. The same can be said
of Tenth street In consequence of the
change of grade, the depression on Grove
street will act as receiving basin lor
water flowing from six directions. To
overcome this difficulty one of the promi-
nent railroad men said this morning.
Eve intend to put in the most modern
sewerage system that can be secured
A prominent civil engineer who, for va
rious reasons, does not wish his name
mentioned. said
.iThe remedy for the accumulation OF
water in the depression, as suggested by
the railroad authorities, could not be ac-
complished as the sewer In Grove street
is hardly large enough to fulfill It's re-
Quirements at present. The now OF water
down the several inclines, after heavy
rain or snow storm, will be SO great that
the sewer will become flushed and the
depression will be filled with surplus
water which could not flow through the
pipes Shooting the ehutes would then
become a reality. Passengers in the troll
ley cars would at times be compelled 10
ride through water above the floor OF
the car, and it would be an utter Inn
poss for pedestrians to walk under
the trestle work"
The railroad company has closed
Grove street aot only Tor traffic, but for
pedestrians as well. Last night when the
street was crowded with men and women
on their way home from work, they were
surprised to hnd the sidewalks piled high
with railroad ties and cement barrels. 1t
was an ippossibility to@reach an opposite
side of the depression without walking
around the block.
Although the workingmen are employed
on the job work by night and day they
have accomplished but little since Sunday
night; the streets have been depressed,
but the sewer, gas and water pipes, be-
sides the telephone conduits and man
holes still remain exposed to view. 1t
was said this morning that the pipes
would be removed today, but on account
of the rain work was discontinued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
HER MOTHER
Testimony in a Jersey City
Saloon Keepers Suit
For Divorce.
Especial to "rhe Jersey city News u

lSpecldl TO Inc Jersey Aily NEWS. j
NEWARK, May II, 1Sss.-Testimony was
taken yesterday in the Court of Chancery
before Vice Chancellor Stevens In suit
for divorce brought by Joseph Weipert,
at present a saloonkeeper in Jersey City,
but formerly of Newark, against his wife,
Touselda Weipert, who resides here. The
ground for the action is desertion.
The couple were married on May 81,
1889, and lived together in West Kinney
street until August %, 1894 Weipert was
then employed as a tailor. Shortly before
that time, he said yesterday on the Wit
ness stand, he had some trouble with his
wife about the care of their children. He
said that his mother-in-law interfered in
his family affairs and that his wife left
him to live with her mother to whose
house the Weipert children were also re-
moved. Weipert took one of them home
with him, he said, but after he went to
work the next day, it was taken back to
his mother-inJlaw. He said he then asked
his wife whether she wanted to live with
him or her mother and said she chose
the latter.
He then left Newark in disgust, he said,
and went to Philadelphia, later to New
York and finally to Jersey City. While
in the last place last January, his wife
made a charge of non-support in this
city against him. and he was arrested in
Jersey City and broughtfhere. The case
was dismissed on technicality and fur
ther proceedings in the lower courts were
discontinued on the commencement of the
divorce suit.
Part of the trouble between the couple,
said Weipert, arose because of the differ
ent religious beliefs of his wife and him
self. She Is a Protestant and he a Cath
olic. He said she abused his faith and
applied contemptuous names to him. Dur
ing their married life, Weipert said, his
wife did not sit at the table with him
fifteen times altogether. He charged her
also with not taking care of their children.
Last fall, he said, he asked her to live
with him in Jersey City, but she refused.
On cross examination by Herbert Boggs,
Weipert acknowledged that he had not
given any money to his wife since he
left her in 1894 until the suit was begun,
when he had to pay alimony pending the
suit He denied that he had ever beaten
or abused his wife. The defense was that
Weipert had treated Mrs. Weipert cruelty
and that he had deserted her. Shortly
after he left her child was born to Mrs.
Weipert and another one died.
The case was continued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
DANGEROUS PLACES.
Mountain Roads Retaining Walls
Are Crumbliug Away.

The retaining walls Of the old Noun.
tain Road are in a dangerous condition
between Liberty and Franklin streets,
and in the vicinity Of the foot OF Bow
ers street and Paterson Plank Road
They have crumbled away and in some
instances the stones have entirely dis
appeared either fallen over the cliff or
been carted away. There is little or no
protection for pedestrians or horses and
vehicles. Should staggering person
stagger over the side of the road in the
vicinity of Franklin or Liberty street he
would fall distance Of about eighty
would fall about forty feet. They are
dangerous spots also for. horses when
they become uncontrollable
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-11
ORIGINAL ASPHALT CLUB.
Received It's Friends and Danced
Last Night.

The Original Asphalt Club. composed
principally Of Hoboken politicians whose
headquarters are located at Con Tahen' 8,
held a reception at Pohlmann's last night
Nearly all the members were accom-
panied by their wives. It was select
and very enjoyable affair. Dancing and
banquet We're the principal features.
William e. Davis and Miss Nellie Lon
drigan led the grand march. Prominent
In the gathering were Boulevard Super
intendent Michael ]. coy1e, Councilmen
James L0ndrigan, Fitzpatrick and Hugo
Ocns, ex-Councilmen James J. Fox and
cornelius J. Tahen, Freeholder Keating,
Constable Dan Mccarthy and Michael
Duffy