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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
INSPECTOR BEAJAAIE'S REPORT.
149 Complaints and lit N uisanoe
Abated.

Inspector Benjamin made the following
report to the Board of Health at last
nights meeting, showing that he had re-
ceived 149 complaints against nuisances of
which III were abated.
The nuisances complained of were 43
privies, of Is waste water, 5 defective
plumbing, IA garbage, 5 cow stables, 81
yards. l sewer gas, 2 cutters, Is sewers, 1
receiving basins, 10 cellars and 4 sunken
lots.
The %nuisanees abated were as follows
plumbing 10, garbage s, cow stables, 4,
receiving basins 4, cellars 4 and sunken
lots 2.
Inspector Benjamin also reported the
number of cases of contagious diseases
up to date. They were-Diphtheria Y,
scarlet fever 16, typhoid fever 8, and
membranous Group 2.
Permits granted were as follows: To
clean privies 96, $192; to keep dogs u, Sl2;
to keep COWS 2, 81; unloading vessels 2.
81; to build privy vaults 2, SO; to keep
chickens l, 81; to cart manure l, SIS. To-
tai, 1921 Is.
Notices were sent out excluding 81 chill
dren from school because OF contagious
disease, of which "a have returned.
The total receipts of the Board OF
Health for the month were $466.75
DR.. Rector reported he has mad 81 vis-
its to n patients in the month of Septem-
Der, DIR. Wolfson. % visits to % patients;
DR.. Henry. 80 visits to 2S patients; DR..
Brinkerhoff, Jr., 20 visits to "A patients;
DR.. John R. Everett, 50 visits to 10 pa
TENTS.
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cox AND cooLIHAH PASSED.
Five Policeman Retired From the
Force For Disability.

The exa mining board appointed by
President McGill. of the Police Board 70
examine as to their physical AFFINITY 70
Policeman Valentine McDonough, Smith,
Crawford, Coolfhan, Miller n F1tzhenry,
decided that Captain Cox is MT Tor outy
and refused to recommends ms retlre-
ment. The same ACTON was taken IN the
case of Cooiihan. All the others on a mo-
ton of Commissioner Walter, were placed
on the retirement list at half pay. Inc
report was ordered spread in full upon
President McGill said in regard to the
retirement of these officers. "Ihese men
have all been referred to a medical
board, composed of the best physicians
in the city for examination as to their
physical ability to perform ponce DUTY.
The object Of his board is to get rio OF
all men who arte unfit to perform this
on our force, 1t would be an imposition
on our taxpayers in carrying an unneces-
sary expense. This is our reason"
On motion of Commissioned Walter the
position as city prison keeper was abolish
ed and John McComb, who held the 1op
at the Gregory street station was then
made permanent doorman at the Second
Precinct Station
AIf this resolution passes" asked Com
missioner West. docs it effect Mr. Nc
Comb?"
mo, it does not effect McCcmb. he will
be detailed as answered the
president. HE has no right to furnish
supplies. He is a city employee
Peter Beggan,s resignation as a mem
Der of the force was received. George s.
Murphy asked to be promoted to rounds
man, and the Italian Interpreter Caprio,
asked to be appointed a p~atrolman.
Robert Elliott asked that his name be
withdrawn from the application of ex-
Policeman Coyne, who applied for rein
statement.
After passing the. payroll for the month
the board adjourned.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. n tn tnanau
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
CITY NEWS NOTES.


A small fire occurred in the stable, No.
219 CIaremont avenue, owned by Jacob
Saigman, about six o'clock last evening.
The flames were e~xtinguished by members
of Engine Company No. s The damage
was slight.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Green
willie Reformed Church, Ocean and Dam
forth avenues, will hold an ice cream and
peach festival, Wednesday evening, at the
church An entertaining programme has
been prepared for the event. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the benefit of the
church.
The Board Of Aldermen will meet this
evening.
row.
This afternoon Collector Davis will sell
parcels of property in the Twelfth ward
for unpaid taxes and assessments.
AT the meeting Of The Americas Club
this evening, in its rooms, Grove and
Fifth streets, considerable business will
be transacted.
The Thomas j. Kelly Association will
meet this evening al It's headquarters.
Newark avenue and Grove street.
A meeting Of the Young der Repub-
lican Association Will be held this even
ing at the clubhouse, No. II Gregory
street The coming campaign will be dis
cussed and other business OF importance
will be transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26

TO HARRIET v. v. BERRY (widow)z
You are hereby notified that a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 9Th day Of october, 1896, the Mayor and
Aldermen CT Jersey City purchased for the
sum of seventeen dollars and twenty-seven
cents ALL the land and real estate situate in
Jersey City, in the County Of Hudson and
State Of New Jersey. fronting on e. Canal
street, which is laid down and designated as
lots 1 to 4, in block number 656-1T72, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report number
101. made by the Commissioner Of ADJUST
ment, appointed in and for said City by the
Circuit Court of the County of Hudson, a GER
tffed copy Of which report and map was filed
in the office of the City Collector Of Jersey
City. on the 3rd day of September, 1895, said re-
port and map and said sale being made pur-
Iature of New Jersey, passed March 30. 1886.
entitled:
IAN Act concerning the settlement and col
lection of arrearages Of unpaid taxes. as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities Of this State. and imposing and
levying a tax. assessment and lien in lieu
force the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest In said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
acts, beforasthe expiration Of six months from
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
same win be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey city. the fee simple
of said land real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, NJ. j., September 9TH, 1859.
n MAYOR y ALDERMEN OF JERSEY
e. Hoos.
". JsoDoNAELL,,
Sale No ssss.,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26

Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
THE STANDARD RAILWAY OF AMERICA!
RAILROADS..
IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER Il, 1899.

rra,na leave Jersey City as
FOR THE WEST.
s1s A. NJ, East Mail, limited to TWO bunee
parlort &c ca chic aslly tNo coaehes q PiitssurgJ
o1s 4 M. Fast Line, with Vestipule Farior
Car. daily for Pittsburg. pennsylvania
Yimifed' the pioneer OF this class OF the ser
Vice composed exclusively or fullna $1,000
h hM Compartment. Sleeping. Dining, Opssrsas
ti n anu a,nvabIe electric lights. daily for Puts
burg. chicago. G aineIanaii inaiaT ToIedo,
VlaS, p n Chicago and St Louis Express,
with v~estibuIe Sleeping and Dining SaF s,es ua,,s
~ St Louis and Chicago Througn s og IN,
gar : for Louisville via Cincinnati ana 7
dianaponsMa NJ. Western Express, with VestiDule
c, o, cars. daily to Pittsburg ana Snieaso,
2 Iin : car to Philadelphia. and PNtsDurs :"
Chicago; NJ. Express. Sleeping
,,n;ng cars daily to Cincinnati. NashViiis'
10 Cincinnati, ana st. LOUIS .,. c,oan-
Vie 10 Pittsburg. Connects for Chicago
ms nv ana Cleveland except SATURDAY. Daiiy
sa q yKnoxvilie. Tenn. via shenandoah sahss
Route ! NJ. Mail and Express, Pullman Buffet
ciaep;ne car to Altoona, East Liberty, risss-
burg and P9ln's WASHINGTON VAS AND THE
WASHINGTON sgduT ana the South at
For b q = ~ los DINING CARR. lila Dining
"a, "A NJ: la, 2.2s. sA ga Congressional
Limited, Parlor Cars ana anIn, psn1 rsr,. "a Din
Ioau IN and sis P. NJ. and 1880 night. On
s Sdav' s.44, s.44, lila Dining Carp A. N.
Ia. I'll Ssnnsyivania Railroad Dining Can,
Sars fsin,ne Carl. 5.14 Dining Carl, and 915
: NJ and Il. 80 night For Baltimore only. LIS
P. NJ weef FoR PHILADELPHIA.
Exnress for Philadelphia. e.ss. "a. L45. SIP.
=; e s ass. la lis, e s'la, ia. -. ~. s.iS, 81
tpinins av 6s4. S.44. 9.l5. ga (10.14 Penn
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Special MASTERS SALEM cHANcERY

SPECIAL MASTERS SALEM cHANcERY
Of New Jersey.
Between Charles p. r. Read, complainant
and Mary A. Soule ct ais. defendants.
On bill for partition and decree for sale.
Henry S. White, Solicitor
BY virtue Of a decree Of the Court OF Cham
cery of New Jersey, made In the above en-
titled cause, on the seventh day Of August.
eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, directing a
sale Of all and singular the premises men
toned and described in said bill of complaint
and said decree for sale, /, Charles l.. Carrick,
Special Master in Chancery OF New Jersey,
win sell at public yendue, to the highest bid
der, on Thursday. the nth day OF OCTOBER,
eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, at two
o'clock in the afternoon, upon the premises de-
scribed below, all the following described
lands and premises, being the same described
in said bill of complaint ana saiu decree LOT
sale. to Wit
All that certain lot. tract or parcel OF land
and premises, situate. lying and being in the
Fourth Ward Of Jersey City, In the County OF
Hudson and State Of New Jersey. butted.
bounded and described as
at a stake standing on the east line OF Grove
street sevenfy-fve feet distant in a southerly
direction from the southeast corner Of Grove
and Fourth streets uormerly called South
Fifth street,; thence running southeriy along
Grove street twenty-five feet to a stake; thence
street seventy-dye feet TO a stake; thence
running northerly and parallel with Grove
street twenty-five feet to a stake; thence rum
ming westerly and parallel with said Fourth
street seventy-iye feet to the place Of begin
ming on Grove street. Being twenty-five rect
wide, front and rear, and seventy-hve feet IN
length, and being just SO much of lot numbered
.twenty-one f2I, In block numbered one nun.
dred and twenty-seven (12p. as said lot and
said block are laid down on Mangin's Map. in
Guiding also the interests of James Fl. Lovs
and Hannah Alderman, under their respective
mortgages, and the interests Of Charlotte r.
Haisey, Mary A. Soule and the complainant.
underH their liens for taxes and interest. and
also including the inchoate rights Of dover
of Mary w. Read, wife OF the complainant and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
no CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday. October 8. 1899, at 2 o'clock P.
M. in the Assembly Chamber OF the City Hall,
for the
CONSTRUCTION OF AN 1S-INCH vITRIFIED
PIPE SEWER.
from a point about centre of intersection of
Van Winkie avenue and Ferris street, through
van Wrinkle avenue to Porter street, and in
Parfer street from Van Winkle avenue to con
meet with sewer in Newark avenue.
Said sewer to be built conformably
- fba nrovisions of Chanter M of the Laws
~ 1ses and IN aecordance with Specifications
~ ~ Fl 81 The offiee at the CLERK of said Board.
Riank forms Of hid and agreement of sure
ties must be obtained at the office Of the
ehiei M ESTIN ATTE oF +
100gs
STANDARD
Of cost.
Abo,t 5zo ,,neal feat AZ 1s-inch vitrided
nine sevar ner fneal foot -s Il. 50
Abort so c1bic yards of roek excavation.
: .uhic vsrd - $50
Ab q b. D. cubic wards n concrete. per cubic
var5 400
A6ont ! new recefvine basin at..+s....... $500
q Time allowed for the completion Of the work.
. The nak1ng OF the aD0Fe Improvement anu
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
DIED ON HER WAY HOME.

Mary schaunek, fifty years old, of No.
299 Newark avenue, while going home
from the Afro-American Emancipation
celebration and clam bake at Baldwin
Park, last night, was tricken with heart
failure at Baldwin and Pavonia avenue
and died after reaching home an hour
later. She accompanied her husband and
some friends to the celebration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
LITTLE TO DO IN COURT.

The calendar of the Second Criminal
Court was decidedly slim today. John
Henderson was fined 50 as a disorderiy
person. Sigmund Levy, of No. AIS East
Eighty-sixth street, New York, was ar
raigned on the same charge, but was dis
charged. The case of Annie Fetters, of
Morton place. accused by Patrick Kenny.
of No. 154 Virginia avenue, was postponed
until tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
A FIFTY DOLLAR ASSAULT.
Turner Hit Swartz Over the Head
With a Can.

George Turner, % years old, of No. 80
and battery in the First Crimina COURT
this morning by Druggist w. ]. A.
Swartz, of No. 314 Seventh street.
Druggist Swartz testified that he, with
his wife and brother, were seated in front
of the store about six o'clock last night
reading the newspapers Turner came
along with a can in which he was to get
beer. and hit him over the head with IT,
making a severe wound, which bled for
nearly an hour.
Turner plead guilty to the charge and
was fined $50 and costs. He claimed he
only acted in self defense.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
HIGH SCHOOL eyMNAsTs.
They Elect Officers and Arrange for
Seasons Work.

Jersey City High School Gymnasium
class met yesterday afternoon at the
school building and elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows:-President,
Mrs. Grace Elliott; Vice-President, Miss
Elsa Lemair; Secretary, Miss Lulu Pus-
ter; Treasurer, Miss Ammo Lee.
The class will be instructed by Miss
Carter and regular sessions will be held
at the Peoples Palace, Grand street,
every Wednesday. beginning a week from
tomorrow. The class has adopted a
brown bloomer costume with skirt and
stockings to match and white slippers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.

Frank Fee, of Cole street, an eleven
year old boy. was arrested by Detective
Bumsted of the Seventh street station, for
robbing the Chinese laundry owned by
Mark Fan, at No. "a Coles street, and
George Dryer, baker, of No. 2S9 Seventh
street. Fee accused a boy named Bowers
tence in the County Jail, of having COM
mitted the crime. He, however, admitted
having shared in the proceeds. Justice
Nevin held the boy in $500 for the Grand
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
ENJOYING ANOTHER FEAST

The officers and reserve men of the
avenue station house and mem
bers of No. IA Fire Engine Company,
whose house adjoins that of the police
station. are enjoying another feast today.
This time the big cauldron or the inn
provised furnace. in the rear Of the sta
ton house, is filled with ox-tafl soup. IN
stead of clam chowder. Green corn on
the ear and water melons is being served
with the soup. and the participants are
fright in it,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
THE eRlFFlNs' OUTING.

The annual trolley rid of the Joseph
w. Griffin Association was held last night
to Haverley's Park, Newark. About 200
participated in the affair, and left
the corner of Erie and Seventh street at
$50 O'Clock. A royal good time and sup
per were enjoyed at the park. Home
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
A SIX MONTHS. LESSON.

Daniel McNa1ly, of No. 331 First street,
was charged with assault and battery by
his wife Annie. in the First Criminal
Court this morning. He pleaded guilty to
the charge. but refused to nave any thing
to say. McNally's appearance in court
showed him to be a hard drinker. Mrs.
husband away, as a lesson to him. She
said she could support herself and two
children for the time being. Justice
Nevin gave Mentally six months at Snake
I'm ---.-.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
BOY DROWNED AT MORRIS STREET

Nine-year-old William Barry. of No. 50
Morris street, fell overheard from the
Morris street dock yesterday afternoon
and was drowned. Thu river was drag
ged for the body, which MS found by
John Councilman, of No. 46 Hadson street.
sician, it was removed to Speer's morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
WED THREE HOURS AFTER MEETING

John Derling. 30 years of age, Of No.
633 Clinton street, and Lena Braehm, of
No. 105 Hudson street. both Of Hoboken,
were made one yesterday morning by JUS
tice of the Peace Livingston Conkling.
Their marriage took place after an ac-
quaintance of three hours. Miss Braehm
was employed in a saloon at No. los Hud-
son street. Derling saw her there yester-
day for the first time. They were married
three hours later.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
FOUND WIFE AND VISITOR DRUNK

Hoboken, swore out warrants yesterday
before Justice Of the Peace Livingston
Conkling against his wife Kate and Alex
ander Lane, of No. 372 PaIisade avenue.
Jersey City Heights. Scott. who Is en-
ployed on the night shift at the Penn
sylvania shops, foot Of Twelfth street,
says that on returning from work at six
o'clock Yesterday morning he found the
defendants drunk in his rooms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE.

Herman Sim, thirty-three years old, OF
No. GIG Grand street, while walking on
the Weehawken branch of the Erie Rail-
road at the head of Twelfth street, yes
terday afternoon, was struck by a loco
motive and badly injured about the body.
He was taken to st. Francis Hospital In
a grocery wagon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
FINED FOR SLEEPING IN sTABAE.

James Maxwell. who was arrested for
insisting on sleeping in Scott's stables on
Thirteenth street, Sunday night, was
fined $40 this morning by Justice Nevin,
and also given three months in the Coun-
Nv Hail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26

Notice Is hereby given, az required BY Chap
has been made to the Board Of Aldermen Of
Jersey City by the following named persons
for Licenses to sell Spirituou5. Vinous. Mall
and Brewed Liquors. at the following named
places in Jersey City.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
HELD in $1,000 BAIL

Elridge street. N. E., who we're arrested
tain Kelly the night Of the Davis outing,
for robbing a saloon on Henderson street
was held in 81, 009 bail 10 await the: action'
OF the Grand Jury. BY Justice Nevln. this
morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26

We will distribute tomorrow, with the compliments of the
management and in honor of the homecoming Admiral, $4,000
small silken flags. to whoever will cross the thresholds OF the Big
Store.
It's needless to say that to an offer of this sort, at this store,
there are no strings attached. You need not buy a pennys worth
to get one. Every lady can have a flag and be welcome to it.
Come and get a flag!
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
VALLEY.

E1G- . q 3 ~ - - - 21 Z
Leave PENNSYLVANIA Railroad station. 4Daiy >
cept Sunday. fSunday only. Other trains daily
TIA Am Local Tor EASTON.
S.23 AN. For BUFFALO. NIAGARA
FALLS and West, and principal local
points. Parlor and Dining Cars. Connects for
Coal Branches-+
+I2.I4P.M. BLACK DIAMOND Ex.
PRESS" Handsomest tram in the world.
Limited to seating capacity Due Buffalo
9.s5 P. Nj; connecting with through
Sleepers to Detroit and Chicago Dining car
service a lacarte.
For W~ILKESBARRE
I.I6P .M.iSCRANTON, Coal
t4.22 PM. Branches and interms-
ldiate points
1929 Pm. Local for MAUCH CHUNK
t5.35P.M. Local for MAUCH CHUNK.
1875 Pm. Local Express for EASTON.
6.23 PM. For Buffalo and Points West
ThroughSleeping Cars to Chicago and Toronto
8.15P. NJ. Express for BUFFALO and
TORONTO. None but Sleeping Car passsn-
1911 T. NJ. For ITHACA, ROCHESTER,
BUFFALO and West. Sleeping Cars to
SoUfH %I4AINFIELD and BOUND BROOK locals
daily except Sunday: u.0f A. NJ, IA ASS and $40
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at Penn
syivania Railroad Station. -
N. :. Transfer co. Will call for and check baggage
from hotel or residence throughto Destination
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26

standard
of Cost.
About 1000 lineal feet OF ss-inch iron pipe
sewer relaid. per lineal foot..-....--. $500
About 5 cubic yards Of brick masonry. per
About 1000 iiinleai feet Of piles driven, per
About out 1900 feet B. M. Gaping. per N
About 1900 feet B. NJ. flooring, per NJ
The brick masonry called for is for the
brick sewer connections on each end of pipe
to be relaid.
the judgment of the Chief Engineer, not re-
quire laying shall be omitted.
Time allowed for the completion Of the work.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
,Ias . : endorsed saa 2 ~Prope eaasr for e d Re = e.
Mr.. James S. Nolan" Chairman Of
the committe on Streets and Sewers"
and handed to the Clerk of the Board in open
meeting when called for in the order of busi-
ness relating to sealed proposals..
The bonds required to be furnished on pro-
posals (and a possible subsequent contracn. are
those Of some surety company authorized 10
do business in the State Of New Jersey.
of the hundred per cent. standard above quot
ed for which they will furnish all materials
and do all the work comprehended in specif-
cations, and ii final award of contract be
made the per cent. SO stated will form the
basis upon which payment will be made for
all items.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals If it is considered for the best
interests of the city so to do
to Section Z. Chapter 1874. Of the Laws of 1891,
under the terms whereof no contract shall be
binding upon the city, or become effective or
operative until the bonds offered by the con-
tractor have been approved as to sufficiency
by this Board and as to form by the Corpora
tien Counsel, the President of this Board hav-
ing the power to examine the proposed bonds
BY order Of the Board of Street and Water
GEO. II. BoUToN,
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NJ. -
City Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-26
NotIes Of applications I0r Licenses

Dated Jersey CITY, Sept. 2, 1889.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-25

and said that he (sheloD was a native
of Patrick, etc.
Nr. Harvey, in his reply drew the re-
cords on Judge ShelOr about the Joyce
matter, and claimed they showed that the
amount was 81 900 Mr.. Harvey, during
both speeches was frequently applauded.
Mr.. II. T. Morrison, tho Independent
Republican candidate for the House. also
took the stand. He pitched into ShelOr,
and said he could not support him. as he
had sold out. ShelOr again took the
stand and pitched into Morrison and ac-
cused him Of being a gambler. This has
been a good day for Democracy, and our
ticket is sure 10 win.