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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
GRANTS HOT WATER,
Charges of In Republican
Tactics Preferred Against
Burns and McManus.

At a recent meeting of the U. S. Grant
Association, six designations were re-
ceived from members who are now af-
filiated with the recently organized Sew
enth Ward Republican Club Four of
these designations were unanimously
adopted at the weekly meeting held last
evening. The designations of William
Burns and John McManus were tabled,
pending an investigation of charges made
by Hery Smith, one Of the Grants.
Burns is charged with conduct unbe-
coming a Republican, and that while re-
tanning his membership of the Grant AS
sociation he attempted to organize an
other club with the intention of injur-
ing the Grant Association and the Re-
publican party in the Seventh ward not
withstanding the fact that he holds an
appointive position under the Republican
party.
AcManus is also charged with assist
ing in the organization of club to OPP
pose and injure the Grant. Association.
The following committee was appointed
to investigate the harges:-William Ro-
land, George Heaney, William Sothern,
David Jones and William Malin. The
time when Burns was defeated by Alfred
Hargen for the position of committeeman
in the Fifth precinct. Burns claims he was
defeated by unfair means. Burns and a
number of Republicans of the same mind,
thereupon organized the Seventh Ward
Republican Club against the wishes of the
Seventh Ward Republican Association,
which is supposed to govern Republican
nolitics in the ward,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
SEWAGE COMMISSIONERS
Governor Voorhees, Makes
Several Appointments of
New Officials.
Tspecia1 to "The Jersey city News

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.l
TRENTON, May 8. 1s99.-The Governor
| has awarded the contract for making the
| medals for New Jersey volunteers to Geo.
| D. Waters, Of Bayonne. There are to be
| 6, 400 medals, and the price is to be $1,000
No action has yet been taken on the con-
tract for the sword for Rear-Admral
| Sampson.
| Senator E. C. Stokes, who has been in
strumental in having the State Village
for Epileptics created, is much exercised
over the possibility of the State refusing
to contribute any monies for the use of
the village this year.
The trouble all comes about over a
construction of the clause in the APP
village. The bill, in this clause, contains
specific items aggregating $41, 900 for the
maintenance Of the village, and concludes
sums shall be authorized by an enact
ment of the Legislature"
He thinks that it in nowise affects the
law, and is urging that Jaeray the money Pc ap-
ferred the matter to Attorney General
Gray for an opinion.
The State Comptroller interprets this
latter phrase to mean that the money can
be paid only in case separate laws nave
been enacted for each specific item. Sen
atOr Stokes says tIidl lHe dpplOplidtiOii
bill itself specifically appropriates the
money, and says that the phrase was an
error.
Governor Voorhees, yesterday afternoon
appointed the State Sewerage Commits
sion, provided for by the last Legislature.
The new Commissioners are:-s
VIM T. Hunt and David L Wallace,
Essex: John Hinchliffe, Passaic; Charles
w. Fuller, Hudson; Charles F. Harring-
ton, Bergen. -
Mr.. Wallace is a member of the Newark
Board of Health All the other appajn-
tees served on the Passaic Pollution Com
mission.
The Governor also appointed the Oyster
Shell Commission, whose duty. 1t is to
plant shells in the waters of the oyster
district, which shells give the spawn
something to cling to. This commission
is as follows
First district. Abram Hance William
district, Josiah II. Gaskell. r. Rockhill
Parker; Third district, Msjah Mathis; Mathis
district, John NJ. johnson; Fifth district,
Robert Corson, George. Dickinson; Sixth
district, Major McDaniels, David Cloy-
poole.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
WHOLESALE VACCINATION
DR.. Coverse Thinks That the
Only Way To Avert SMALL
Pox Next Winter.


County Physician Converse has some
fear that there may be an epidemic OF
smallpox next winter unless proper pre-
cautions are taken to prevent it.
In order that these precautions be TAX
en- in time the County Board of Health
has decided to send out circular let
ter in a few days to the Boards of Ed
ucation. School Principals and school
teachers in the different municipalities In
the county urging extreme care.
Dr. Converse says his fears are found
ed on the fact that sporadic cases of dis
ease are making their appearance in
many of the Eastern cities.N A short
time ago there were some. cases in this
county, and some have been reported
from Newark Soldiers returning from
Cuba and Manila are liable to bring it
with them and too much care cannot be
exercised.
parent I, Dr. Converse Gays. II appre-
bend an epidemic this coming winter.
The indications favor it. The fact that
the disease does not spread much in warm
weather is In our favor, but in time of
peace we must prepare for war.
with my experience desire to impress
the danger as strongly as possible upon
the public.
DR. Converse suggests wholesale vac
cination. The circular letter will helpre-
pared by the County Physician and GPun-
sellor Mulvaney.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
MAY BE MASON'S STRIKE
If Contractors Do Not Accede
to Eight Hours Demand En-
ployes Will Obey Union.

1t was rumored in Hoboken this morn
ing that local masons had struck in COM
pliance with orders issued by the union
to retire unless contractors conceded the
eight hour day demand. Investigation
proved the report of the strike untrue.
When interviewed by News man .
number of masons at work in different
places said that it was decided to finish
up all contracts begun prior to the unions
demand If the contractors refuse to
agree to the eight hour day demand after
work on these contracts has been conn
pleted, a general strike will be inaugu-
rated, they said.
Twelve carpenters, employed by Build
er George Ruynton, of Hoboken, who
struck Monday returned to work this
morning. The men went out because their
employer refused to accede to their de-
mands for the eight hour day arrange
ment.
Ruynton when seen by News" man
at noon today said he had given in to the
men because he could not find ''scabs'
to do their work. The eight hour ar
rangement will remain in force at his
shops henceforth, he said.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
PRICE ONE CENT.

under the decisions of our courts)s that
aspect was not continued by the extern
sion of the corporate existence OF the
company. Uaws of 1876, p; 235) This
was emphasized in 1882, when the act
allowing extension of corporate existence
was amended to provide that nothing in
the act TO which this = supplement
shall be construed as continuing in forct
and operation any special provision ra.'
from, in the charter of any corporatiof
whose corporate existence may have beet
or hereafter shall be extended In CON
formity with the terms of said act, but
as authorized thereby shall be assessed
for taxes in accordance with the pro-
visions of the general law of this STATE
relating to the taxation of corporations
The general law of the State provides
that property of corporations (other than
certain classes not including the corpora
ton now in question: shall be taxed the
same as the real and personal estate or
an Individual"
From these enactments it appears to ma
clear
l. That the limitation of taxation found
in the charter of the Jersey City and
Bergen Railroad Company expirel In
1884 and was not continued by the ex-
tension of the corporate existence of 1fe
company.
H. That the State Board of Assessors
has no power to assess the real or per-
sonal property of said company.
III. That 1t is the duty of the Local
assessors of Jersey City to disregard the
assessment made by the Stale Board and
assess the real and personal estate of this
company as the estates of individual own
ers are assessed.
Respectfully
ALLAN L. McDERMOTT,
Corporation Counsel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
PRETENDED TO Be TRAMP
Hobo Leader Was Baltimore
Special Policeman in
Disguise.

The leader of the gang of hoboes, the
story of whose fight was exclusively told
in yesterdays News was released late
yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police
Murphy. He was a big, powerful negro.
He had quite hold on his companions.
1t was he who yelled 70 his associates
Lets take a chance with them; they
are only railroad men and are no good"
He no sooner had the words out of his
mouth when he picked up stone and sent
it sailing at the head of the pursuers 1t
narrowly missed striking Detective Lar
kins, who pulled his revolver and fired
shot in the air.
The negro refused to surrender to the
officers after his companions had given
in, and it was not until he was felled
by blow from Larkin's fist that he gave
up the fight. The other tramps had great
confidence in the negro as a leader.
When placed under arrest the leader
compared the battle with the police with
the charge up San Juan Hill.
What do you know about San Juan
Hill?' Detective Iarkins asked the pris-
oner, on the way to the station house.
why, read about it, answered the
hobo.
Sergeant Hopkins, who was on desk
duty when the prisoners were brought in,
was exceedingly surprised when the negro
stepped from his companions and asked
to have a private interview. The OPP
portunity was granted. When alone with
the Sergeant the prisoner asked to be
taken to Chief Murphy's office. He told
the Sergeant that he would prove to the
satisfaction of the Chief that he was not
the trammp he appeared to be.
Hopkins was little suspicious of the
man. But when the negro produced
certain document from his coat pocket,
showing that he had been honorably dis
and that he had served with great brav-
cry during the campaign in Cuba, Hop
kins called police officer, who escorted
the negro to the Chiefs office.
What do you want?" asked the Chief
as the negro entered.
II want to tell you that I am in the
employ of the police of a neighboring
city ard am in search of two tramps
who shot and nearly killed an officer"
answered the negro.
.'Ts that a fact2" said the Chief. Take
him down stairs for while" ordered the
Chief
The negro was taken down as ordered,
but was not locked up.
Chief Murphy communicated with the
police of the city in whose employ the
negro mad said ne was, and found the
with the best wishes OF the Chief and the
authorities. HIS name Is Wallace Har-
ris. He is nineteen years old and his
home is in Baltimore.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
OLD CERT AGAIN.
Mr.. w. d. Edwards on the Other
Side Of the Fence This Time.

The franchise granted by the West Ho-
boken Common Council to the North
River Heat, Light and Power Company.
Will be reviewed by the Supreme Court at
the June Term The writ of certiorari
applied for by former Senator William D.
Edwards, representing the Hudson Elec-
tric Light Company, was granted this
morning by Justice Lippincott.
CONGRESSMAN Daily was associated with
Mr.. Edwards in theepplication aud Law
yer r, " Lindabury opposed it. The writ
is returnable on May 1S, but will not be
argued until June. Postmaster Charles III.
Eichhorn of West Hoboken Is the nomi
nal prosecutor.
Insannouncing his decision Justice Lip
pincott said that the Court was bound to
take into consideration the affidavit of
the Prosecutor setting forth that the
franchise granted embraces every street
in the town.
This could not be done unless there was
proof of the company's ability to light
every street and In Justice Lippincott's $
opinion it would be just as well to have
the question passed upon by the Supreme
Court
The question also arises whether the
ordinance granting the franchise should
not contain the agreement of the COM
pany to reduction of 20 per cent from
the prices now paid by the town for
lighting the streets.
The affidavit alleged that such an agree
ment had been held out to the Council
as an inducement to grant the franchise
This should be passed upon by the SUI
preme Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
DIED

HUGHEs.-In this city, on May 2, 1889.
= at his late residence, No. 1856 York
street. William Hughes. in his nth
year.
Relatives. and friends, also svarick
Lodge, No. 81. F. & A. M; Hugh De
Payn Commandery, No. l, knight Tempo
lar, and the Exempt Firemens Associa-
tion are invited to attend the funeral
services on Saturday. May g. at 2:3e
o'clock. from Grace Church, corner Sec.
and Erie streets.
SANBORN.-In this city, on May 2, 1899.
Helen Carnes, the beloved daughter
of William F. and Julia NJ. Sanborn.
aged 10 years, month and q days.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her parents. No. 81
Hooker avenue, on Thursday morning,
May A, at 9 A NJ; thence to st. Paul. $
Church, corner Old Bergen Road and
Greenville avenue, where high mass Of
requiem will be offered up for the happy
reoose of her soul
KRAUSS-At his late residence, No. $50
Palisade avenue, Martin Krauss, hus-
band of Mrs. Lena Krauss in his 9th
year.
Funeral services from his late home on
Thursday, Nav A. at p. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
WILLIAMS is MANAGER.
And E. F. G. Young is Pres.
ident of the Griffing
Iron Works.

To the managers of the branch cfices,
superintendents and foremen of the diff
ferent departments and employees of the
A. A. Grifffng Iron co..
Notice is hereby given that at the an
nual meeting of the A. A. Grihing Iron
Co., held on the second day of May, eigii-
teen hundred and ninety-nine, the follow
ing officers were e1ected:-E. F.. C. Young,
President and General Manager, and
Isaac G. Ogden, Secretary and Treasurer.
AS such president. | hereby direct that
all orders issued by Thomas H. Williams,
General Manager, be obeyed.
"E. F. G. YOUNG.
President"
The annual election was held yesterday.
About twenty stockholders were present,
representing about 2,90O shares OF these
the Griffing faction controlled about 700.
The following directors were elected al
most unanimously:-S D. Tompkins,
Charles f. Imbrie George w. Conklin,
e. F. C. Young and Thomas H. Will
Jams. These were holdovers:-John ARM
strong, John F. Ogden, Isaac c. Ogden
and A. A. Griffing.
On the ballot for officers Mr.. Griffing,
it is understood, stood alone against the
following ticket, which was elected
President, E. F. C. Young; Vice Presi-
dent and General Manager, Thomas H.
Williams, and Secretary and Treasurer,
Isaac c Ogden.
THE meeting passed off very smooth
ly, said Mr. Williams when interviewed
by News" reporter.
Yes, you may say that all was plain
sailing and I am pleased beyond express
sion with the result. 1t clearly shows
that my management Is endorsed or else
| would not be placed in charge again.
'"The firm is now going ahead to make
some money, but to tell you the truth,
harly konw where I am at. All of my
executive help has been discharged and
things are turned upside down.
Just look at that desk of mine" and
he pointed t a big roll-top oak desk cover
ed with papers. will start in again to-
morrow to put thing in shape. / dislike
to be egotistied, but it must be admitted
that my efforts heretofore have been en-
dorsed.
"Hav'nt we the we the excellent presi-
Mr. Young is tower of strength to the
company, which 1 belive will go on with
its prosperous career, although it has
been badly disorganized during the past
few months"
Mr.. Williams was asked if he thought
any further action would be taken by his
opponents. He replied that he thinks the
matter is practically settled and there Will
be no further disturbance.
Mr.. Griffing did not care to be inter-
viewed at the conclusion of the meeting
and left Immediately.
The employees about the foundry gather
ed around the notice which was tackled up
last evening. All read it eagerly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
TO BUILD WATER. WORKS.
Company Organized Yesterday To
Construct the Plant.

That newly Incorporated Jersey City.
Water Supply Company which was or
ganized for the purpose of building the
new water works for which the city re-
Gently contracted with Patrick H. Flynn
was organized in the office of William
D. Edwards yesterday by the election
of these officers rs:-President, John Me-
Secretary, Henry Belden, and Treasurer,
M. j. Kennedy The capital of the COM
pany is s1,00oO00, and the incorporators
named are Michael j. Kennedy, Fred g.
Cocheu. Nicholas K. Connolly, John Nc
Carly and Louis H. Meht of Brooklyn;
Henry Belden, of Manhattan, and Will
lam b. Edwards of this city. The com
pany expects to get to. work at once,
as the contract calls for the completion
Of the work by September Ii 1901 Work
will be begun at Boonton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
FOUND DEAD BY HIS WINDOW
Won Minden Was Overcome b,
Hoboken Heat.

Burchart Won Minden, aged "a, one Of
the Oldest residents of Hobokan, was
found dead in a chair by his family early
this morning. Won Minden complained
of the heat last night and could not sleep.
He arose dressed himself and went X
4he window for air. There hts family
found him seated in a chair, dead.
T,he funeral vii Hake place Friday after
noon from rne von Manaen @ nqd1e 10 ;,;fs sts
survives him
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
M'coNvILLE- -coNvERY.

Patrick McConville, well known resi-
dent of the Hudson City section was mar
ried to Miss Mary Convery, of Perth AM
boy, on Wednesday last. The ceremony
took place in ST. Mary's r. C. Church,
Perth AmbOy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
CHURCH SUPPER AND ELECTION.

The annual church supper of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will take place
this evening in the parlors of the church
on Second street. A musical programme
will be rendered. Previous to the sup
per there will be the election of two dea-
cons and two trustees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
WEATHER INDICATIONS,

NEW YORK, May 8, Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. NJ. Thursday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Fair tonight and Thursday !,
cooler tonight and Thursday mornings
brisk northeasterly winds.
uxx, n.<
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery" ID
the State. Lot owners have no expense for
a cemetery lot land every family needs one),
you will be interested in its beauty and neat.
ness its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment Office In Jersey City 2Ss Washing
ton street. over Providsnt Savings Bank. Teie-
phone Nc. 521
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03
MATTERS OF FACE

Stores. factories and Institutions can now
get their supplies as GOOD as any N. Y. house
can serve them. Complete stock. low prices.
at D. E. Cieary Co.'s Wholesale grocery
stores. Montgomery and Greene streets
tsssasssSSs &c esSsssssks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03

II you have had the grip take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t will brace you up, purify your blood,
and overcome all bad effects Of the disease
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-03

This method os assessment has been
pursued by the State Board since its
creation in 1884. and the error prob
ably arose from the fact that prior
to that year. the property of this COM
pany has been assessed for State uses
under its charter, and has been wholly
exempt from local taxation. Its charter,
however, expired in 1884 and its corporate
existence was extended, under the general
corporation act, for the period of fifty
years, by the filing of certificate in
the office of the Secretary of State.
The act under which the right is claim
ed to thus extend the corporate exist
ence of this company provides that it
shall not be CONSTRUCTED to continue any
irrepealable or other contract with the
State in any charter beyond the time
originally fixed for its expiration" If
therefore, the provision for limitation of
taxation in the charter of 1883 was con-
tractual Gas 1t would seem to have been
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
PERSONAL.

-Ex-Gov. Taylor of Tennessee granted
500 pardons, communications and respites
during his two years in office. On the
last day of his term he signed forty-three
pardons.
Sir Henry McCallum, the new Govern
or of Newfoundland, proposes to make the
social side of his administration attrac-
tive. He intends to entertain very largely
and wishes provision made for dinner
parties of from fifty to seventy persons
and for dancing parties in proportion.
Little Prince George, son of the Greek
crown princely couple, would appear 10
take after" his imperial uncle, the Kai-
ser. He is most particular when on drives
about being properly saluted by the off
GERS who meet him. Lately an artillery
captain omitted this duty, being engaged
in conversation with a civilian when the
little prince drove past. The coachman
had to stop at once, and the prince called
the captain up to his carriage why
don't you salute me?" he asked in a rage.
Il beg you to forgive me, your hIghness.
had not noticed you" answered the Off
Ger. well then it is all right and the
royal youth ordered the coachman 10 drive
on,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
Am Embarrassinr situation.

The absent-minded man Is in evidence
again, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
This time he has been operating in one
of the Euclid avenue stores, and at the
time afforded a great deal of amusement
to the clerks within sight.
He was going out, parcel in hand, and
reached to open the great door. Open it
came obediently enough, and he passed
through.
Then he put back his hand to close it,
For moment he grasped uncertainty at
the empty air, and then at last his fin
gers closed on an unyielding edge and he
began to pull.
But somehow the thing did not come
just as he had expected it would, and in
place of the slight twitch he had given
at first he gave his arm a yank, when to
his horror and arnazement the thing gave
way completely and sent him staggering
a pace or two.
He had not grabbed the door at ALL The
thing he grasped had been a book car
ried under the arm of a lady just behind
him, and at the second twitch he had
pulled it clean away from her, so that
now it lay upon the floor
The absent-minded man did not stay to
pick 1t up. He glanced from the lady's
crimson face to the fallen book, and then,
without a thought of closing the door this
time, bolted ahead and was lost to view
in the passing crowd