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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
1T WAS A HUMMER.
German Democratic Club Held
an Enthusiastic Mass
Meeting.

An enthusiastic mass meeting of the
German Democratic Club of the lower sec
ton of the city, comprising the Third
and Fifth wards. took place last evening
in Vessels Pythagoras Hall, Newark
avenue and Third street and there was
any amount of zeal shown for the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Their was not a vacant seat in the
spacious hall when the chairman OF the
meeting, Louis L. Finke, called it to
order and explained its purpose.
Director John J. Mulvaney was the first
speaker introduced He severely, criti-
cised the Republicans for their extravag-
ance when they held office, and clearly
showed how a vote for any Republican
candidate this election would be thrown
away, as the peoples interests would not
be looked after as they should
Mr. Keim, we'll known campaign ora
tor, spoke upon municipal and national
affairs, and explained what it meant by
winning in the spring election, as more
important one is not very far off. he
urged the Democrats to get out and vote
on election day and pile up an old-tlme
Democratic majority
When Alderman Maxwell, the next
speaker, stepped upon the platform ne
received Tremendous ovation from the
Ia re crowd of voters who were present.
Mr. Maxwell spoke for the Democratic
ticket in general and said If reelected he
would perform the duties of his offlce as
he has done before and will look for the
peoples interest
John A. Totten spoke in regard to Re-
publican reforms. He created. a lot. OF
amusement in explaining how the reforms
were made in the Republican ranks.
The meeting was a hummer and 1t
showed that the majority in that ward
would be largely Democratic on election
iobt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
STILL AT CREENVILLE.
At Noon the Fourth Have Not
Left Camp--Reception Ar
rangements Completed.

Arrangements for the reception of the
Hudson companies of the Fourth New
Jersey Volunteer Regiment are COM
pleted. The first section was to have left
the camp at Greenville at ten o'clock this
morning, but up to noon time the soldiers
were still in camp. Barring accidents the
run to this city should be made in twenty
hours If the train arrives in rush hours
the railroad will switch it over to the Bay
street depot. By this the officials hope to
avoid a crush at the ferryhouse.
The Reception Committee has done ev-
erything possible to make the homecom-
ing of the volunteers rousing one. The
soldiers too have expressed desire to
make creditable appearance, and the
parade promises to be a pleasing one If
the police arrangements are carried out.
Army belts, canteens, rifles and the
bands instruments will be confscated by
the government.
TWO bands have been hired for the par
ade 1t was the intention of the commit
tee to have the trains carrying the vol
unteers run into the Adams Express CO.
shed adjoining the railroad shed. This
plan has fallen through. The soldiers will
now form at Bay street.
Chief of Police Murphy has compleSed
his plans for keeping the crowds IN
check The veteran organizations will
lead the procession. General Ramsey has
been appointed grand marshal.
A number of discharged volunteers. will
also parade. The line of march has been
published in "The News =
Mayor Hoos will probably deliver a
speech of welcome from the stand in front
of the City Hall. The men will mfrch
sixteen file front. The police hope this
will do away with confusion along the
line.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
-nEMENTED BY CIGARETTES.
Crazy Jack Is Now Too Violent
to Be Freed--Would Pick
Out Baby's Eyes.

John Hanley, 10 years old. of No. s1i
Grove street, known for years in the low
er part of this city, especially around po-
lice headquarters, as Crazy Jack was
arrested this morning by Captain Archi-
bald of the Gregory street station, as a
dangerous person. on complaint of his
sister Mary.
Hanley always sat during the day in a
doorway on Washington place which runs
alongside of police headquarters. He
would beg pennies from passersby and if
lucky would run to the nearest tobacco
store, purchase some cigarettes and re-
urn to his resting place and enjoy his
smoke.
He did this for almost three years and
gradually became so demented that the
children were afraid to go through Wash
ington place. He became violent at times
and would threaten people.
Miss Haniey, his sister, came to the
Captain this morning and told him the
following story
saCaptain, my brother Jack, whom you
possibly know by reputation. is becoming
so violent of late that we fear for his
safety A few days ago lady friend OF
moments conversation she said; Mary,
Tn going in the next room and take a
look at the baby. AS she locked into the
room she started back and let out cry.
"I rushed into the room and found my
brother standing over the baby with the
fingers of one of his hands fixed in such
a position as to lead one to belive that he
Intended to pick out the child's eyes. My
friend said Jack what are you doing?'
and he replied that he was going to pick
out the babay's eyes as he didn't ike her
We managed to pull him away and he
seemed to forget what he had done. Since
then we have kept a close watch on his
actions.
"The other day he became SC, violent
that he began to beat my mother and
only for the fact that was at hand and
came to the rescue he might have killed
her. I think it best to have him put
somewhere for safe keeping.
This morning Jack was arraigned be-
fore Justice Potts in the First Criminal
Court ana was ordered to be sent to the
County jail for ten days, within which
time the County Physician will examine
him. His sister suggested that he be sent
to Snake Hill.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
PAVON|A IMPROVEMENT.
Finance Board Concurred
Last Night in the
Resolutions. !

Those property owners who, for four
ten months or more have been hghting to
secure the improvement of Pavonia ave-
nue. on the east end from Tonnele avenue,
between the Pennsylvania Railroad cut
and West Side avenue, won a. victory
last night before the Finance Board. All
the members of the Finance Board We're
present save Mr. Ringle. He was in New
York attending exercises in which his son
was taking part
Counsellor George Tenant appeared on
behalf of the petitioners. He said the
improvement was desired by fifteen out of
sixteen property owners on the block. He
also declared that they were quite willing
to bear their part of the burden. The
upper end of Pavonia avenue has been
improved and Mr. Tenant insisted that
the fortunate ones of the street seemed
determined to prevent the Improvement of
the lower end,
Mr.. George Gantz, the owner of 7l0
feet, spoke in favor of the Improvement
He declared that there was a disposition
among Jersey City property owners to
oppose all public work He said they
objected to removing porch or fence,
no matter how great the benefit would
be to the public and to the city.
The Improvement of the avenue Mr..
Gantz argued, would be of wide benefit.
1t would provide new thoroughfare and
make streets accessible that are now be-
yond reach. Property valuations would
be enhanced, he said, and the neighbor-
hood improved in every way; An entirely ely
residential purposes, he insisted.
On behalf of c. G. Van Reypen, who
owns property on the west side of the
ton, Counsellor c. c. Black entered a
protest. He said the improvement was
unnecessary and cited the TACT that the
whole improvement would cost only $l3,-
900, still $4,000 would have to =. spent on
the one block running to West Side ave-
nue.. He said the avenue could never
possibly become a thoroughfare.
He cited the fact that the Ra1lroad Com
pany had promised great many years
ago to build bridge over the cut. Not
having done It as yet he INSISTED tnat II
rover would. Mr. Black said he. repre-
sented more than $1S, 900 worth of prop
erty, as against $40, 055 of the petitioners.
Mr.. Van Reypen said he had been en-.
powered to present protests on behalf Of
Mrs Symes, Mrs. Eaines, Mrs. Newbold
and Mrs. Mckenzie. or a75 feet as against
z66 feet of the petitioners.
Daniel Y. Lewis made an urgent appeal
for the improvement on ,o behalf s OF the the
attention to the fact that the locality has
a new engine company and maintained
that the Improvement of the block in
question Eould enable the firemen to rem
der bettsf service
Counsellor Grouse for Mr.. Van Reypen
and Mr.. Vreeland vigorously opposed the
Improvement, taking the same grounds as
did Mr.. Black
The petitioners made the final appeal
and the Finance Commissioners. after
consulting, met and concurred in the
Street and Water Boards resolutions or
r ,-ff,c "a i'm x,arr an fn rr0
The action will doubtless be certioraried
by the opponents of the improvement.
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equal taxation and an eeononieals admin
istration. He was roundly applanded.
Ferdinand Heintze gave NUMEROUS rea-
sons why Mayor Hoos and his admln-s-
tration should be sustained.
Why do We ask you to vote t9r ms re,
election?" he said. Because his record
who every held the Office. (Applause9
Why shouldn't he be re- elected? In nine,
ty-nine times out of g hundred you VIII
find him in his office from nine o clock IN
the morning until four o'clock in the az
ternoon ready to receive you.
His position is no Ssinecure.. There are
ten boards and he Is responsible Tor the
over every resolution. One board alone
consumes two days of his time. He must
9Th "The - only pleasure that relieves the
monotony of work is when young couple
drops in TO get married Even after ne
mands of his constituents press upon
MIN He must go home and dress for a
dinner or some other social function. AS
ing officer of the Board of Alderman and a
faithful member of the Finance Board.
He knows his business. ="
Mr.. Heintze subsequently spoke on the
new water supply. He declared that the
supply contracted for will be free from
pollution and pure and wholesome in
every sense.
President Anthony Hauck said that If
the Democratic administration had done
nothing more than do away with un-
balanced bids or giving contracts to
favored bidders it would still be entitled
to the confidence of the people. That
reform along with others, he declared,
had been inaugurated by the present
administration and the taxpayers now
secured one hundred cents worth of worA.
or material for every dollar expended,
(Applause.)
Commissioner Nolan discussed the i'm
provements the Hudson City section had
secured from the Democratic powers that
be and he promised to use his influence
street.
Assemblyman Vollers also addressed the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
ALL FIREMEN ALIKE.
Commissioners Won't Countenance
Capt aims Persecution.

Henry Steuler, hoseman of No. En-
gine, detailed to duty with No. 8 Truck,
was brought before the Fire Commission
ers last evening on charges of neglect of
duty and refusing to obey orders, pre-
ferred by Captain Braun, of No. 8. He
was first charged with refusing to clean
the horses stalls.
Captain Braun testified that enc day
he found the stalls of the horses, dirty.
He asked Steuler if he had cleaned them
and he said he had They had some words
and the captain ordered the fireman up
stairs but he refused to obey. Then
the Captain ordered him to clean the
stalls which he did not do
The other charge was disobedience of or
ders. The captain ordered Steuler to
clean upstairs, and he did not obey. Steu-
Ter made statement practically corro-
berating the captain and added that Cap
tain Braun was continually bounding
him, and he finally complained to Acting
Chief Egineer Lowell. He also said that
Braun told him that if he did not with
draw his charge against him the Cap
tain would make charges against him.
Tillerman Dunn and Truckman Corbett
both corroborated Steuler and stated that
he was a good man and always attended
to the duties he had to perform. Com
missioner Mills said that all men in a
house should be treated alike, and that
he had heard that Steuler was good
man and always did his work right. and
the Commissioner explained to Captain
Braun that all the men in the. house
should be on an equal footing and treat
ed the same in regard to working and any
other duties that should be performed.
The Commissioners dismissed the
charges against Steuler and told him to
return to his company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
is IT A BADGER" GAME2
Recorder Stanton Thinks Mr. and
Mrs.. Fates Tried to Work One.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Bates, of No. Sc
Ferry street, Hoboken, were arrested at
one o'clock this afternoon on a warrant
issued by Recorder Stanton. The Re-
corder issued the warrant on complaint Of
william. Wiegman, fireman on the
steamship Paris.
Wegman was arrested on complaint of
Mrs. Bates yesterday on a charge of dis
orderly conduct. The woman said she
had entered her apartments Tuesday
night and had to be forcibly elected by
her husband. A roller pin was part of
the persuasion used in ejecting Wegman.
who was badly cut about the face and
head.
From the story the prisoner told Re-
corder Stanton has strong reasons for
ing a badger" game. Interesting de-
xelopments are looked for.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
FELL DEAD IN HIS HOUSE.
Patrick Kelly, of Seventh Street, At
tackled by Heart Disease.

Patrick Kelly, fifty-eight years old,
dropped dead as the result of an attack
of heart disase in his apartments in the
fiat house No. 201 Seventh street, shortly
after five oclock this morning.
Mr.. Kelly had been ailing for some time
and was under the care of physician.
He had risen from his bed and was about
to enter the kitchen when he suddenly
fell to the floor. His SON. Patrick Kelly,
Jr., with whom he lived, heard the fail.
When his son reached him he was dying
He expired before doctor could reach
him.
He leaves a window and five grown
children The funeral will take place
from ST. Mary's Church, Saturday morn
ing, wnen a solemn requiem mass viii De
celebrated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
MUST STRIVE FOR HARMONY
Greenville Republicans Told to Stop
Fighting.

The Greenville Republican League Club
held its usual weekly meeting last even
ing at it's quarters, Boulevard and Dam
forth avenues. The members were In
structed to make strong effort to place
the ward back in the Republican column.
Arrangements were completed for the
progressive euchre party. and house warm-
ing to be given Saturday night. Dele
throughout the ward will attend. A NUM-
ber Of handsome prizes will be awarded
to the winners in the euchre contest
g. e. Colbeck the Republican candidate
for Alderman, will contribute prize in
the shape Of an order for a s. hat to the
winner in the euchre contest
The entertainment committee is COM
posed of the following::LWill illiam Char
lock, Harry Brown and William. Bunker.
clubhouse, much to the satisfaction Of the
members.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
CHILD BURNED WITH BOILING SOAP
Three-Year-Old Boy Pulled Pot OH
the Stove.

Three year old Alfonso Fagin, of No. Il
Walker avenue, while playing IN the
kitchen of his home, shortly before noon,
pulled pan of boiling soup from the
stove on himself and was badly scalded
about@tlle face and body.
Mrs Fagin, the mother of the child
was in a bedroom at the time and only
knew of the accident when the little ones
cries of agony reached her. She rushed
into the kitchen and found the child lying
on the floor writhing with pain. His face
was a mass of blisters.
Dr. Wilkinson, the family physician,
was quickly summoned and Immediately
ordered the little ones removal to St.
Francis Hospital
The physicians at that institution have
had little hopes of the child's recovery
Mrs Faginyis is prostrated with grief and
over sons misfortune.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06

All arrangements have bean completed
for the ratification meeting to be held at
the New York Bay House, Ocean and
Wilkinson avenues, tonight, under the
auspices of the Seventh Ward Demo-
cratic club. The speakers will be Mayor
Hoos, John Wahl Queen. James ]. Muir
ply William C. Ritter, William F. Mid
lige, Ferdinand Heintze, John Sullivan
and John Sweeney. Mr.. Thomas Fftz-
gerald will act as chairman and Mr.
Joseph Murray as secretary.
Messrs Midlige, Heintze, Sullivan ana
Ritter and a delegation from the seventh
Ward Democratic Club will start on a
thorough canvass of the ward Saturday
evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
PARTIES ENOUGH IN HoBoKEN.

The cart tail campaign of the Stuhr
party, was continued in Hoboken last
evening in the Fourth and Fifth wards.
The reform orators drew, good crowds in
the latter ward. The regular Democrats
held number of small meetings at halls
and club rooms and the town in general
was we'll canvassed between the two fac
tions. The work on both sides will be
kept up until the last moment.
The Socialist Labor Party will shortly
begin to increase the excitement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
MRS. FLEMING AND .coyNE HELD

Mrs. Annie Fleming and Thomas Coyne,
who were arrested Tuesday afternoon on
serious charge, were held by Justice
Potts in the First Criminal Court this
morning to await the action Of the Grand
Jury.
James Fleming, who was charged by
his wife, the convicted woman, with hav-
ing abandoned her. was ordered~to furnish
banfjs in the sum Of $3.50 for the support
Of his children, including the tive con-
fined in the aimshouse at Snake Hill
Mrs Fleming said her husband had not
supported her In seven years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
BERNsTEIN's EMPLOYEES DANCE

The third annual reception of the
Bernstein & Co.'S Employees Mutual
Benefit Association took place last even
ing in Imperial Music Hall on Gregory
street. 1t was well attended
The gentlemen in charge were Floor
Manager, George Armstrong; Assistant
Floor Manager, Charles Hartnett; Recep-
tion Committee Joseph Duane chairman,
J. Freligh, S. Backus, H. Van Buskirk,
A. Hofield, Theodore w. Wolf, w.
'Cramer Committee of Arrangements,
William Cunningham, chairman, A. T..
Benedict and Thomas Secor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06

DIED

DUNN-Suddenly at Jersey City, Tuess
day, April 4, 1899, James Dunn, be-
loved husband of the late Ann Dunns
at No 800 Halliday street.
Relatives and friends are invited to att
tend the funeral on Friday. April Z, at 3
O'Clock; thence to All Saints Church,
where a high mass of requiem will be
offered for the happy repose of his SOUL
GROGAN-On Tuesday, April 4, 1S99s
James Grogan, beloved brother Of
Sarah Lally.
Relatives and friends are invited to att
tend the funeral from his late residence,
No. 1913 Grand street, on Friday, April Z,
at clock A. M; thence to St. Bridg-
cts Church, where a high mass win be
WITTE-On Wednesday, April 8, 1899,
Jugen L. Witte aged 81 years, IL
months and % days.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 76z
Jersey avenue, on Friday, April Z, at two
o'clock p. M.
Relatives and friends, also the memhfd-
of Justus Won Liebig Lodge, No.ry OF
K of H., Brooklyn; Amt Verdenenindary
New York and Jersey City Grocers odueed
citation. are respectfully invited to Man
At
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
FOUND HORSE AND WAGON.
But the s24O Worth Of Grooerie
Was Missing.

A team of horses "a truck and $24O worth
of groceries, belonging to F. H. Leggett
& Co, of New York, were stolen from
in front of the grocery store, at No. 2eo
Newark avenue, while John Z. Losse, the
driver was inside Losse searched all
over the city for the missing rig and
could not locate it.
& He reported the loss to the police, who
follnd the horses and wagon at the corner
of Washington and First streets, several
hours later The groceries, however, We're
missing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
TO CONTEST ToDlcKs WILL.
His Grandchildren Are Not Satisfied
With Their Legac!,.

The VIII of the late Policeman Charles
Lodick will be offered for prooate in the
Orphans Court tomorrow and will be at
tackled Lodick had saved considerable
money.
He left the bulk of it to a married
daughter with whom he lived for years
and left only $500 apiece to his grand
children. These have decided to contest
the will on the ground of undue influence.
Matron Wyatt of the Women's City
Prison and, ex-Police Captain Moses New
ton were the witnesses to the execution
of the will.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06

result. On Mr.. Spengeman's motion the
entire Democratic ticket was then unani-
meusly ratified.
Messrs. John Totten and P. H. O'Neill
spoke in the same strain as the previous
speakers. denouncing the shortcoming of
the Republican party particularly the
action of the Republican Police Commits
sioners in regard to Prison Keeper Wat
son. endorsing the administration Of
Mayor Hoes and the Democratic party
during the last two years, and bespeaking
for its continuance increased prosperity
and an honest efficient government.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
LOAD OF HAY ON FIRE.

The residents of Twelfth street were
treated to novel sight yesterday after
noon. A truck load Of hay owned by
John Healey, of No. 271 Twelfth street,
standing in front of the house, caught
fire by some means and burned fercely
for a short time. No alarm was sent in
and the fire after it had scorced the front
of the house was extinguished by several
citizens.
Mr Healey attributes the fire, to a
lighted cigarette or cigar stump. The
loss is about $50
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
NORTH JERSEYS NEW OFFICERS.
Mr.. E. F. C. Young Reelected Press
ident.

The North Jersey Street Railroad Com
pany yesterday elected these officers:-
E. F. c. Young, president; David Young.
vice president; Wilbur S. Johnson, secre-
tary; E. N. Hill treasurer; E. D.. Hibbs,
auditor, and Gordon Campbell, purchas-
ing agent; P. A. B. Widner, A. ]. Cas-
satt, Thomas Dolan, John D. Crimmifs
William L. Elkins, j. R. Stanley, e: F.
A. @. Garretson, F. o. Matthiessen Geo.
F. Perkins Peter Hauck, DR.. Leslie D.
Ward and John F. Dryden, directors
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
GOOD TIME AT TRENTON.

Sergeant Joseph Edwards and PATROL
man sylvester Mulcox, of the Communi-
paw avenue station, attended the annual
meeting of the Good Fellows Insurance
Company, held in Trenton last evening.
Both have wonderful tales to relate of
the capital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
Surprise for the Eighth.

The vote polled by the Democrats in
the Eighth ward on election day will sur
prise the sanguine Republicans of that
ward That ward is considered hopelesslyy
Republican. but the large majority Will
doubtless be chopped down considerably
Mr. A. T. Lockwood, the Democratic
Aldermanic candidate, is conducting
lively canvass.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
HER HAND SMASHED IN FERRY GATE

Mrs. Margaret Durham, aged fifty of
No. 241s Eighth avenue, New York met
with painful accident yesterday after
noon while crossing the Central ferry.
She was caught between the gates of the
ferryboat and her right hand was badly
smashed After having the injuries
dressed Mrs. Durham left for her home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
$40 TO HIS WIFE IN THREE YEARS

John Garfield, who was committed to
the County Jail for sixty days Wednesday
for assaulting his wife, was again IN
court this morning. He was charged
with abandonment.
Mrs. Garfield testified that her husband
has only given her $50 in three years JUS
tice Potts warned the prisoner to pay his
wife 81 per week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-06
THE HILL is GETTING GOOD.

Not single arrest was made yesterday
on the Hill, from Greenville to West Ho-
boken. The returns from the Third,
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh precincts
were all blanks. The police say the peo-
pie are becoming more civilized.