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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
JERsEYMEH IN WASHINGTON.
Sewe1l and Kean See the Adjutant
General,

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. 1Ss9.-senators
Sewell and Kean are in the city. They
had some conversation yesterday morning
with the Adjutant General at the Wal
Department respecting further military
appointments for New Jersey. Papers
were submitted aad the matters were
briefly discussed. An arrangement was
made for a further ak today, which was
held this morning.
Some friends of Representative Fowler
in his city are confident of his assign
ment by Speaker Henderson to the chair
manship of the Banking and Currency
Committee Of the House. One of them
said today
"Since Brosius is out of it, by being
content with the craftsmanship of the civil
service committee. which he held in the
last Congress, the contest has been be-
tween Fowler and McCleary. It is now
well understood that the former is to be
chairman of the committee on banking
and currency. He was not only the first
man In the east to write and declare him
self for Henderson. but he has had sup
port from all sections of the men who take
most interest in finance and know most
about IT"
The Comptroller of the Currency yester-
day authorized the First National Bank
Of Perth Amboy to begin business with a
capital of $780, 600. Hamilton F. Kean is
: president n Harry Conard cashier of
the new bank, which takes the place OF
the institution which Cashier Valentine
wrecked.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
TO REFORM HOBOKEN.
The Taxpayers Association
viii Undertake a Her
cuIean Job.

The Hoboken Taxpayers Association,
representing about 100 out of an estimat-
ed 1000 Individual property holders in n a
town, met last night to arrange pfelml-
naries for the crusade it proposes wag-
ing against alleged municipal corruption.
Lawyer John I. Weller, the associations
counsel. was present and reviewed in de-
tail a number of the alleged public scan
dals. All of his talk was based on old and
oft repeated charges.
Summarized here are some OF the wrong
things in Hoboken that Lawyer Weller
s~ees:-Nineteen more policemen in the de-
partment than allowed by law, appropria-
ton to pay these extra men illegal, APP
preparation of $25,00 for election contract
Illegal, the failure of the Tax Board to
make the appropriation having deprived
the Common Council of its authority 10
include It in the tax ordinance; appro-
p~riation of 1850 for park opposite Mayor
Fagan's residences 500 spent on same
park; water contract Illegal for various
reasons.
The association appoints an executive
committee forthe purpose Of conferring
with the italian branch with a view OF
engaging additional counsel to assist Wei
Ter in investigating the alleged scandal.
The evidence obtained will be submitted
to the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
YOUNG COAL THIEVES CAUGHT.
They Jumped ON Cars and Threw
OFF Fuel.

John Smith, nine years old, of No. 45
Henderson street, and Benjamin YAM
powski, twelve years old, of No. 17S
Twelfth street, were charged with petit
larceny in the First Criminal Court this
morning, by Patrick vickers and Patrick
Dwyer, Erie Railroad detectives.
The boys, with six others of the same
ages, were caught by the officers this
morning throwing humps of coal from
gondola cars bound east. About 400 pounds
had been thrown off when the officers
arrived. Smith and vampowski, as soon
as they saw the officers approaching.
jumped from the cars and ran away
After a short chase the boys We're cap
tured and were taken to the Seventh
street station. They were later brought
TO the First Criminal Court.
Smith denied he had been on the cars.
vampowski confessed and implicated
Smith.
Justice Potts found both the boys guilty
and sentenced them to pay a fine of 81
and the costs of court.
The coal thrown from the cars was
worth SLIGO.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
MRS. JOHN R MCPHERSON HOME


Among the passengers on the North
German Lloyd liner Saale, which arrived
in lHoboken yesterday. was Mrs. John r.
MCPHERSON, widow of the late ex-untted
States Senator Mcpherson. Mrs Nc
Pherson, after having her run ex-
amined by the custom inspectors, left for
the Waldorf Astoria, New York, in a cab.
Mrs. Mcpherson went abroad over a
year ago upon the advice of her ply
sicians. but has not benefited much by
the trip. Her friends say she IS still, APP
parent1y, suffering from nervous pros
tration. due to her daughters marriage
with Dr.. Joseph Muir of. New York.
News readers will remember this mar
rage as having taken place in Hoboken
a year ago last July. Mrs. Mcpherson
raised %trenuou objections to 1t. The
daughter, whose maiden name was Edla
Coleman Mcpherson. was staying with
her mother at the Waldorf-Astoria and
eloped with DR.. Muir, who resided at NO.
254 West Thirty-nlnth street, 70 Hoboken,
where they were married by Justice of
the Peace Schllehting. The couple are
now residing in the Thousand Islands.
While abroad Mrs. Mcpherson spent
most of her time at Paris, where she was
under the care of specialists.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
DEsPonDENT MAN KILLS HIMSELF

Becoming Respondent over family
troubles Neil Lawson. twenty-five years
old. a on one of the North
Hudson County Railway lines, who lived
at No. &c JEFFERSON avenue, shot himself
in the left breast at his fathers home,
No. "a Charles street. yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Nevin was Immediately
by those who heard the shot fred and
discovered the dying man, but Lawson
was dead when he arrived.
The weapon used was a S2-calibre re-
volver Of the American bulldog make.
Lawson leaves a wife and one child.
Though Lawson's address was given as.
No. &c Jefferson avenue, he had not
lived there since July l. He and his
wife at that time broke up housekeep-
ing and separated, he going to the home
Of his father, No. 81 Charles street, and
the wife going to her parents at No. 1865
First street. HOboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
AL[[E SAhE[ GRIGGS.
Attorney General Grey In
parts Public Information
q la the Passaic
Man.

The following tells of the efforts of the
Newark DAILY Advertiser to get some
information about the Lentz case from
Attorney General Grey
Attorney General Samuel H. Grey came
walking into his little gray Office building
on Market street, Camden. yesterday af-
ternoon about $3.50 o'clock. He has a neat
little building all to himself and like him
self, not very high. It sauats on the
street, next to a gray stone building. Into
the Office from a skylight come gray
beams. A general air of graynes marks
the vicinity, and the reporter was gray
until he hard the step of the Attorney
General pattering to the office door, As
he entered. he began that little whistle
that is Grey's alone.
He babe the reporter good day and
| offered him a seat in his Office. Then the
reporter proceeded to get some informa-
ton. But Mr.. Grey is not prolific Of that
newspaper commodity.
whats being done in the Lentz's
caseg, quizzed the Advertiser" man.
"Who's Lentz?" was the counter query.
.Lentz, the Newark lawyer against
whom disbarment proceedings have been
commenced" explained the reporter.
ooh. oh. yes.s
The reporter waited for a more en-
tightening answer, so, to revivify Mr.
Grey, he asked the status Of the case at
present.
why, the Supreme Court has granted
the rule for him to show cause why he
should not be disbarred."
The reporter knew this. but he went on
"When will the hearings be?"
II don't know"
Don't you set the dates?"
az do"
"Wiil it be SOON"
81 don't know."
During the fall?' asked the inauisitor
thinking that the Attorney General might
be waiting for cool weather.
sFallg' remarked Mr.. Gray; that's
only eight days away"
The reporter explained that he referred
to the season as it is c~olloquiaIly alluded
to and not in its astronomical
"Wln the hearings De had them"
Don't Know"
Can YOU not approximate a time f0'
them?"
Il don't know when they viii be held
any more thar you. I'm sorry cannot
give you more news but I am not able
to-"
Good day. Mr.. Grey"
nGood day."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
FRIDAY, AUGUST ., 1893.
This paper is Democratic in principles
and is independent III its viescs on all tocat
o,estious.


This year is going to be an unusually
lively one in the amusement line in this
civ. The change of management of the
Academy of Music seems to have injected
new life into all the houses, and the
Promises made of first class attractions
Indicate a season far ahead of any pre-
yious one that the city has known.
The Bon Ton will open its doors on
next Monday evening, the 2Sth, with the
city Sports Big Show, a lively combina-
fion, which is understood to be well up
to the traditions of the house. The au-
ditorium has been newly decorated, and
the Messrs. Klein, the proprietors. claim,
we believe justly. hat this winter the
theatre will be made more agreeable to
its patrons than ever before
On Monday evening, September 4, the
Bijou will begin its season with the
s.Cherry Pickers.' one of the most sue
cessful Of recent New York productions.
The cast will be Al, and the mounting
just as good as was given in New York.
This house also has been in the hands
Of the decorators, and Mr.. Holmes and
his representatives say they have a sur
prise in store for the public. They add
that their bookings for the season far
surpass those of last year.
The Academy of Music will not be ready
until the 18th, owing to the extensive all
ferations which Mr.. Frohman is making
In it. The nature and extent of the I'M
provements are so far held as a secret
doubtless in order to provide a surprise
party for theatre-goers, but the indica-
lions are that old-timers will not know
the house when they get into it. The
opening production will be "Colinette,"
with MISS Julia Mariowe in the leading
part, and a star cast. The succeeding at
fractions will be the best that Mr.. Froh-
man has at his command. No more can
be said.
It is pleasant to see this great develops
. ament in our local theatres. With these
three houses catering to all classes and
vain tastes. the city will be s~elf-supplying
IN the theatrical line. It will be totally
I unnecessary to go to New York for a
nights pleasure. Practically, everything
can be secured at home IN the course of
the season that is offered there. We
[ wish all three houses complete success.
! and it is our earnest desire that, before
Hong, the city may be equally self-con-
fained and self-reliant in other respects,
SO that the o of the residents may
be spent here instead of being poured into
] New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
WAS LAWYER RUNYon
Body Found in Ferry slip identified
BY Friends.

The body Of the man who was picked
up in the Cortlandt street slip at the
Pennsylvania ferry, several days ago, has
been identified. The drowned man was
Joseph R. Runyon. a lawyer, formerly Of
Plainfeld. The identification was made
by relatives of the dead man at Speer's
morgue.
Runyon was about twenty-five years
old He studied law in the office of
Former Judge Runyon of New York, who
was a relative. He, after being admitted
to the bar, moved to Piainfield. His
practice was small. He opened a small
hotel, but the venture did not prosper.
Runyon was compelled to give up the
business and he returned to New York,
where he sought a position. He was not
successful and it is thought by many that
he became respondent and committed sui
eide.
The remains will remain in Jersey City
for a few days, when they viii be taken
to Piainfeld, to be inferred in the Hill
side Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
NINE NEW COMPANIES.

fspecia1 10 saThe Jersey city News."1

Especial to seThe Jersey City News.''1
TRENTON, Aug. Is. 1ss9.-Nine com
panies filed articles of incorporation with
the Secretary OF State yesterday, but the
total amount OF capital stock authorized
was only 81, 7s5, 600. The companies fol-
low
Cuban and West indies Exploitation
Company; capital stock. $500; office In
this State. Jersey City; incorporators, j.
Dobson Good. F.. M. Ramsden and James
NJ. Motley.
The Electrified Water Company; office
at Lakewood. N. j.; purpose, to sell wa
ter prepared by a special formula; capi-
tai stock, $500, 600; incorporators, Richard
E. Townsend. William R. Ecker and
Floyd b. Wilson, New York.
Consolidated Iron and Steel Company;
New Jersey office. Camden; capital stock
$500, 900; incorporators, H. K. Adams, r.
r. Hansell and W. S. Abernethy.
Gardam Laboratory and Development
Company; capital stock, $4,000; incorpor-
ators, Joseph W. C. Gardam, Brooklyn;
Walter Cartwright. Flatbush. n. Y. Will
lam II. Dennis, Hillsdale, N. J.
Eddington Mining Company; capital
stock. s125,Oo0: incorporators, F. R. Han
SELL w. .. AgtfiittAy dita JVAA Ma
leys address,. Camden
The Investment and Improvement Com
pany; office, Atlantic Highlands. N J.;
capital stock. $4,000; incorporators. sam
uel P. Franklin, P. and Charlotte 7. G.
Hammond. Newark.
The Heat Controlling Radiator Com
pany; New Jersey Office, Jersey City; I'm
corporators, Peter Whitney, David M
Bressler. Carlton J. Barnes; capital stock
$3.50, 600.
The D. W. Truss Company; purpose. to
manage theatres and to conduct general
shows: capital stock. s10,0oos Incorporation
John D. Huston. John A. Shean and D
w. Truss, New York, and Roland q
Pray, New Bedford, Mass.
Columbian Laundry Company; capita
stock. 5000; incorporators, Louis d
Chew. Frederick Fries and Thomas B
Hall, Camden.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
PEOPLE CRY FOR CHRISTIE
But Just Wait Until the Bosses
Are Ready to Name a
Sheriff.

The central organization of the Thomas
McEwan Association met last evening at
the Avenue House. But little routine
business was transacted. The meeting
developed into an informal talk on the
outlook of Republican success this fan.
and of Chairman Christie's chances OF
securing the ShrievaIty nomination az
the regular Republican convention. He IS
/ working hard for it and is travelling from
one end of the county to the other ana
is enthusiastic over promises Of support
in the convention. He said he did not
wish to say much concerning this. but left
it to his friend, Secretary F. A. Sofield,
who had accompanied him on his various
trips.
Mr.. Sofeld said he had travelled with
| Mr.. Christie from the Bergen line to the
XIII Won KuIl and from the Hudson River
to the Passaic, and said he had never
| seen a candidate meet with such a cordial
| reception. He declared that Mr.. Christie
| would go into the convention with a NUM-
Der of delegates that would surprise the
machine. Mr.. sofeld also referred TO a
new chairman of the executive committee,
but refused to divulge his name as yet.
| He said he had run across many Repub-
iicdilS VINO JufedtSitu " SOtc Lac L~hAo
cratic ticket If Mr.. Christie did not re-
ceive the nomination.
John Atkinson, who had been absent
from several meetings. was present and
aid he understood that Mark Pagan had
been promised the nomination by Colonel
Dickinson. He said Mr.. Christie would
have to fight hard for the nomination and
that the association might as we'll get q
| hustle on. He believed that it was neees-
sary to make a great demonstration at
the grand Republican rally to be held UNI
der the auspices of the association al
Armbruster's Schuetzen Park at Green
vile on Monday evening. September II.
Concerning this proposed rally. J. D
Allen, chairman of the committee II
charge of the arrangements, reported last
night that ten thousand tickets of invi-
tation were being distributed In every
section of the county. He said severa,
military and string bands had been Sc.
cured, a good floor committee would bt
selected and there would be plenty Of
dancing. He predicted that the affaii
would be a great success. Mr.. McEwar
will be home from his western trip and
viii make an address.
Mr.. Atkinson in speaking of Mr.. Chris.
ties strength in North Hudson, said tina
when he was defeated for Assembly ii
was defeated by only 800 votes, and thai
the Democratic majority at the last cleo
ton in that district was 1906,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
THREW STONES At HIS ENEMY

John Carlin. 80 years old, Of No. 17s
Thirteenth street. who was arrested sew
eral days ago for ~assaulting Frank Clone,
a Waterman employed by the Erie Rail-
road, was again arrested for a similar Of
Tense last night. Carlin, who was dis
charged from his position for ~assaulting
Clone, went through the yards OF the
company yesterday afternoon to go to the
office for a recommendation. He saw
Clone and threw stones at him. Several
Of the missiles wen through the windows
of the depot, narrowly missing the pas
sengers. Carlin was latter arrested.
This morning the prisoner was ar
raigned in the First Criminal Court. He
was found guilty. Justice Potts suspend
ed sentence on payment Of costs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
NEW JERSEYS QUOTA
Last Appointments Made at WASH
fu1tou.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is, 1s99-The fol-
lowing officers to the volunteer army have
been appointed from New Jersey
TO be Captains-Edmund Dubois, late
Major Fourth New Jersey, Forty-second
Infantry. -
Jacob NJ. Coward, late Captain Fourth
New Jersey. Forty-seventh nfantry.
To be First observation-disclosures
Murphy, late Captain Second New Jersey,
Forty-sixth Infantry.
Theodore C. Reister. late Captain FIRST
New Jersey, Forty-second Infantry.
Harry NJ. Dey. late Captain Fourth
New Jersey. Forty-third Infantry
A. Larue Christie. late Captain Fourln
New Jersey. Forty-seventh Infantry.
Lorenzo D.. Dyer. late Captain Thirc
New Jersey. Forty-seventh Infantry.
10 be Second Lieutenants-Harold :.
Swan, late Second Lieutenant Fourth
New Jersey. Forty-third Infantry.
The above fills the quota from New
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
STOVE PIPE GUARDS.
Regalia For Their Outing Can Be
Had Now.

The members Of the Stove Pipe Guards
held a meeting at the clubhouse at Jersey
avenue and First streets last night.
1t was decided in order to avoid trout
bles experienced in former years in dis
tributing uniforms the night before the
outing, to start giving them out tomor-
row night. The hats. badges and canes
can be a from tomorrow night until
the day of the outing. August 81. The tick
cts for the same must be presented when
calling for them.
The outing viii be held to Witzels Point
View Grove, on Long Island. The stea-
mer Crystal Stream has been chartered
for the occasion. Games consisting of
baseball, football, bowling. etc. will be
participated in. Walking. running, jump
ing and swimming matches will be held.
Prizes will be awarded for Zach con-
tncf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT.

Patrick Hayes. who resides with his
parents at No. 500 Henderson street, was
arrested several days ago. for assaulting
his father. James Hayes. After the arr
rest had been made. Hayes, ST., felt
sorry for the action he had taken and re-
fused to press the complaint. He did not
even appear in court yesterday when the
case was called.
Justice Potts issued a for
Hayes. He was IN court this morn
ing. Justice Potts gave him a severe rep
rimand for not appearing in court the day
previous. Patrick was later discharged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
ST. PETERS GARDEN PARTY.
Old Fashioned Dancing E~ntertains
a Large Crowd.

St. Peters garden party still continues
to draw large crowds and fully one thou
sand people were present last evening
Since the party opened, the spacious
dancing platform for the old people that
is erected in the yard was never so
crowded as it was last evening, when
couple after couple mounted the platform
to dance to the strain of the bagpipes.
The steps executed by a number of the
old people were real old Irish ones and
created a lot of amusement for the on.
lockers, who cheered them on until they
tired the piper, and he was compelled to
stop.
The sales at the booths last evening
were as they nave been since the party
opened, very good. The party will con-
tinue tonight and tomorrow evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
FAIRGROUNDS FOR CHILDREN.
Request That the Old High School
Site Be So Used.

A committee from the Ninth Ward
Democratic Club called on Mayor Hoos
this morning to ask that the triangular
piece of ground at the corner of Fair
mount and Bergen avenues, be used as
a playground for the children of the
neighborhood. The ground in question
was purchased for a High School site
some years ago.
Mayor Hoos said he was perfectly will
ing that the place should be put to some
use. 1t had cost the city a lot of money,
and not a cent had been realized from
1t. The Mayor also said that he had
advised the Board of Finance to sell it.
He would lay their request before the
Street and Water Board.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
FOR AssAulTlHc MISS ROMANO

Matthew Dalton % years old. OF No. s42
Henderson street. was charged with as
sault and battery in the First Criminal
Court this morning. Miss Tessie Ro-
maine. Of No. $50 Henderson street. was
the complainant.
The details Of the assault did not come
out this morning. as the case went over
until August so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
ENTERTAINED FIRE ladies.
Mr.. KirkoR and His Photograph
Visit Engine Co. No. 10.

Engine Company No. 10 was entertained
last night in the mems quarters by Will
lam Kirkoff. who is a son-in-law of Chief
Hogan. Mr.. Kirkoff is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a first class photograph and
about fifty u~p-to-date records. He
brought these down to the engine house
last night and entertained the firemen
with all sorts Of selections. When a
laughing song was put on, the laughter
Of the men mingled with the laughter
from the machine.
The concert was continued until bedtime
arrived, when the genial Mr.. Kirkoff took
his departure, followed by invitations to
call again. which he promised to do.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
GETTING READY FOR TUG or WAR

Captain Harms, of No. 2 Fire Truck, is
practicing regularly for the tug-of-war
contests between iremen and police at
st. Bridgetss lawn party, which COM,
mences next Monday evening and will
last all the week. The Captain is the tall
est and one of the strongest men on the
fire force and the truckmen are pinning
their faith on his strength and skill as IN
anchor or in any other position.
His hands lave grown callous through
the practice he has been undergoing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
DR. BRETT SPEAKS IN BRlDeEToH

Special to THE Jersey City News"
BRIDGEToN, Aug. %. 1s99.-The
Christian Endeavor Societies of lumber
Ian County held a big rally at Tumbling
Dam Park yesterday Afternoon and even
ing. The speakers were Chaplain Robert
E. Steel. of the Brooklyn Navy Yard; the
Rev. Cornelius Brett, of Jersey City,
State President Of the Christian EnGeavor
Union; the Rev. ]. Morgan Read, of
Atlantic City, the Rev. Henry r. Robin
son, James Boyd Potter and the Rev.
Charles II. Elder.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25
MENKEN ASSOCIATIONS PICNIC

Th Conrad Menken Association is
making elaborate preparations for its an
nuai picnic TO be held August %. at the
Newark Bay Shore House, at the foot of
Danforth avenue. A grand display Of
fireworks ana a presentation of a gold
medal to the best represented club Will
be among the features.
A large number Of tickets have been
sold ana All indications point to a suc-
cassful termination of the event.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-25

Shortly before two O'clock this morning.
John Bates, Of No. 40 Gregory street, d
brakeman, employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad. fell from d fteight car Iii the
front yard at the foot ef Warren street.
Bafey left foot was bal IDLY crushed and
ahfs right arm was broken Bates was re-
moved to st. France Hcspital Ia the am
6u1nnct.