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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
NO. Il WOE.
Board of Education Hears
Formally Of the Astor
Place School Wreck.

The exclusive announcement in ''The
News" of the ricketty condition of Public
School No. 12 Astor place and Crescent
avenue. caused furry in the city last
night. The members of the Board of
Education were aware of the deplorable
condition of the building, for they had
taken precautions to keep the news from
becoming public.
Every statement contained in 'HThe
News relative to the fearful condition
of the structure was verified by the mem
bers of the Board last night At their
meeting. Director w. H. Quinn, who is
chairman of the committee having the
school in charge. stated that while the
lower part of the building has been re-
paired somewhat, the roof is
still greatly in need of repairs.
1t is so unstable and leaky, Director
Quinn announced, that he is opposed to
allowing children to enter the building
At his suggestion an emergency resolu-
tion was passed requesting the Board of
Finance to appropriate s., 600 at once for
the repair Of the roof. The resolution
Will be concurred IN by the Board of
Aldermen, as Is required by law.
The building has been examined by ex-
pert mechanics and they report that If
the roof is not repaired at once the whole
interior of the schoolhouse will be de-
stroyed.
The Finance Board meets next Wednes
day evening, and it is possible that money
for the repair of the building will be
appropriated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
H0OS IS HAPPY.
Politicians Consider Dugan's
Boom Exploded dark
Horse For Water
Board.

Mayor Hoos was in happy frame of
mind today. He was asked to divulge
the nature of the message he received
yesterday from Collector Davis, but he
declined He smiled and reiterated his
declaration relative to the Leaders COM
plant about cold disagreeable weather in
Lakewood.
The atmosphere in the Mayors office has
changed, however, and he walks about
with his accustomed satisfied air Those
not particularly familiar with His Honor
wink knowingly and observe that the
message from Davis has settled things.
AS a consequence speculation has ceased
and politicians have come to the con-
clusion that Mayor Hoos has Leader
Davis support
Viewing the situation from that stand
point they can see nothing but a walk
over for the Mayor. 1t was reported yes
terday that some Fifth ward Democrats
had endorsed Collector Dugan's candi-
dacy, but investigation revealed the fact
that those behind the movement were not
men of much prominence or power.
The Dugan boom is regarded as being
exploded. There have been some silly
speculations about Dugans boom and
of Mr.. Dugan's friends have succeeded in
the. leader. Those who are on the inside
declare that it is all over but the shout
ing. So far as the Mayorality nomination
is concerned it is not believed that there
will be a particle of a hitch.
Where the trouble will be, if there is
ther is to be any, will be in the selection
of Street and Water Board candidates.
1t is said that there are surprises in store
for the aspirants. A dark horse is already
being talked of and he is regarded as a
sure winner.
Collector Dugan declines to discuss his
candidacy except in a laughing way. 1t
is believed that he has had the fun he
mapped out and now proposes retiring to
the secrecy of the Office he has so long
and faithfully filled to his and the public's
satisfaction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
WAS SHE HELD UP7
Chief Murphy Doubts Miss Reilly's
Story and Investigates.

Chief of Police Murphy does not believe
the story of Miss Lizzie Reilly, of No
25 st. Paurs avenue, who late Tuesday
night created a hue and cry and told
the police she had been robbed. Miss
Reillys story was that as she was walk
ing up the Thirteenth street viaduct a
negro accosted her and stole her pocket
book, containing 81. The negro, she al
legged, fled towards the Weehawken
tracks. The police reserves of the Greg
ory street, Oakland avenue and Seventh
street stations were sent out to look for
the alleged highwayman and spent halt
the night in the bitter cold searching for
him. Not a trace of him could be found.
Chief of Police Murphy put Detectives
Gallagher and McNally. on the case Wed
nesday morning. They Questioned the
girl closely. Her story did not appear to
have true ring to it. After working
on the case all day the detectives re-
ported that they could find nothing to
substantiate the story. Chief Murphy
then sent for Miss Reilly. She is about
seventeen years old. She Is employed at
small wages in a china decorating place
on the Heights.
In reply to the Chiefs questions she
said that as she was nearing the top of
the viaduct negro, who was walking
in front of her, turned and seized her
by the arm. He demanded that she give
him money. She gave him 81 and then
begged him to let her go. He insisted
on having more money. She doled him
out a dollar at a time until she had given
him 81, when he seized her pocketbook.
He got in all ST.
where did you get so much money!"
asked Chief Murphy.
my brother gave it to me" replied the
girl.
Chief Murphy sent his detectives to the
brother, who lives in Second street. He
denied having given the girl any money.
When told what her brother said Lizzie
said:-"It wasn't my brother who gave
it to me; it was his wife
The wife was questioned She said
81 haven't seen the little liar1 in three
months. I never gave her any money.
Where would I get money to give her?"
Come now" said Chief Murphy, when
Lizzie had been caught for the second
time in lie, isn't it true that you spent
the money and was afrfaid to tell your
mother, SO Invented the story of the thief
to account for it ?"
mo, Chief, replied Lizzie, II didn't
spend the money. I'll tell you the truth.
I only had s1.75, and he took that from
me-"
The girl has told so many contradictory
stories that the police do not believe any
of them. Detective McNally tried to ques-
tion the girls mother, but she closed the
door on him and refused to say any
thing
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
FAMILIES FLED IN COLD
Disastrous Fire in Hoboken
Injuries Firemen and
Does $4,000
Damage.

Fire last night destroyed $4,000 worth
of tenement houses In Hoboken and rem
dered thirty poor families, mostly Ital-
ians, homeless. There were many fear
less rescues and narrow escapes. Handi-
capped by the zero weather, the firemen
met with many casualties.
About ten o'clock last night the ten
ants in the big tenement house, No. 80
Clinton street, were clamoring for water
All the water pipes in the house were
frozen tight. John Lavara, an Italian.
who owns the house, started a blaze in
the cellar with the intention of thawing
them
In an instant. the cellar was ablaze. The
flames crept up to the first floor, and
panic seized the tenants, who all fled
longings that they could hastily gather
together Box No. 80 was pulled and the
fire department quickly responded.
Chief Applegate, who was one of the
first on the scene, at once saw that he
had a fierce blaze to contend with, and
he sent out general alarm, which
brought all the five apparatus In the city
to the scene. All the police reserves
were called out.
Notwithstanding the best efforts of the
firemen, the flames destroyed No. 80,
and then caught to the double tenement,
The hrenen suffered terribly from the
cold. William O'Donnell, a member of
No. Truck, was stationed on a ladder
hose in his hands. When a man was
sent to release him it was found that
Q'Donnelfs fire armor had frozen stiff to
the ladder. Axes had to be brought into
play to release him, and he was carried,
benumbed by the cold, into IN adjoining
saloon, where he soon revived.
In getting the families to place OF safe
~. Carrie Baroni, a cripple and Mrs.
Mary Early. an invalid, both h Of d,,.I whom
street. were carried out by Sergeant Mar
nell and Policeman Werner, who dashed
through L. , blipding SMOKE a "a and a., flames; anseas
and saw that the poor families were shell
tered at No 341 Clinton street. Mayor
Pagan arrived about midnight and assist
ed PoormaSter Barck in caring for the,
homeless families.
through the skylight of No. 80 Clinton
back He was taken to st. Mary's Hos
pital.
Chief Applegate had his right hand sew
erely injured, and several other firemen
Several of the homeless families Were
cared for at the Continental Hotel at
the expense OF the city About one Nos ocloes sos
$40, 312 and 514 Clinton street, the flames
spent their fury and were controlled by
the fremen.
Hundreds visited the scene of the fire
this morning and witnessed a novel spec:
tacle. The burned houses were masses
of fantastic designs in frozen snow ana
Ice. No. 1 Truck was frozen solidly and
a force of firemen were busy digging 1t
out. A number of amateur photographers
took 'snap shots" of the ruins and
scenes
The damage is estimated at $4,000. Of
this the poor families will lose about
$1,000. Tie remainder is fully covered py
Insurance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
BISHOP SILENT.
Mr.. Elmendorf's Parishion-
ers Have Had No An
swer to Their Letter.

Bishop Starkey has not as yet answered
the letter of one of the members of the
Church of the Holy Cross regarding aur
ocular confession, and the distribution of
the book, 1.-THE Way of Penitence,' which
some have spoken so harshly against,
and which was the cause of many re-
signations. Some of the members are now
inclined to think that the Rev. Mr.. Ell
mendorf was right when he said the
Bishop would probably never bother his
head about the communication, as he is
not in the habit of interfering with his
rectorS.
Even if the Bishops. silence gives CON
services, there are members who will not
go back to the church until the present
incumbent goes. The rector's position is
permanent, and the Bishop alone has the
right to transfer his rectors.
In spite of the fact that the troublesome
book has been publicly distributed on sew
eral occasions. some members refuse to
zone thing that is CALLING" said one
member; lis the statement given out re-
Ths IS pure To Never b
were we in such poor condition Just
think of the debt, $4,000 Does that look
as if the church was ascending prosper
itys ladder?
.'And how will the church ever reach
a good standing if the rector refuses TO
eater to the wishes Of his r. p;s
handed actions. This does not benefit a
church financially. I almost shudder TO
think of the position the church will oc-
cupy if this controversy continues for any
length of time.
1.-The rector is elevating the church en-
tirely too much. His statement regard
ing the new side altar and the sacrament
lamp caps the climax.
1--WE do not object to confession, but
we do dislike his manner of trying to
force his parishfoners to confess. This
7, cd h1rf ic tr11
"Then there are statements from the
supporters Of Mr.. Elmendorf that there
have been no designations There have
been designations, and what is more,
many have vehemently declared that
never would they go to that church while
Mr. Elmendorf was the rector. He said
he would stay there until he dies. but I
guess it will be until the church dies"
Mr.. Elmendorf still seems untroubled
over the row in his church He still re-
tains the views he has SO often expressed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
SPREADING FALSE NEWS.
"Journal" Publishes a Story
That Volunteers Time
Had Expired.

The Evening Journal of this city, yes
terday, had fool despatch from Wash
ington, which said
The ratification of the peace treaty,
which ends the war with Spain, means
the mastering out of all volunteers as
speedily as possible. While it is be-
lieved that, constructively, they do
not have to be mustered out until the
treaty has been ratified by the Spanish
Cortes, there is some doubt on the sub
ject and Attorney-General Griggs will
be asked for an opinion.
Meanwhile arrangements will at
once be made for the muster out of all
volunteers except those in the Philip
pines who will have to await the pas
sage of the army bill by the Senate in
order that they may be relieved by
regulars enlisted under that measure.
The volunteers in the United States
Army enlisted "for two years unless
sooner discharger,'' and how there can
possibly be any doubt as to when this
term expires only the wiseacres who
work for the Evening JournaP can tell.
It is to be regretted that there is not
some way in which the dissemination of
such fake news as this cannot be prohibit
ed. In this case it arouses hopes in the
families of the brave boys now IN the
volunteer army which when expoNd only
increases their sorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
COLONIAL coMPANy'S BIRTHDAY.
Phenomenal Success of a Young In
surance Society.

The officers of the Colonial Life and In
surance Company will tonight celebrate
the close of their fiscal year with din
ner at the Hotel Washington, and it will
be a sourc of congratulation all around
for successes unique in the history of an
Insurance company~
Within the short space of time which
the Colonial Insurance Company has been
in the field they have written more indus
the Fast for that period of its existence,
and Z ch an achievement has been solely
due to good and efficient management and
active workers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10

At the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation last night Director Nimmo report
ed that the Board of Finance made no ap-
preparation to pay the salary of the jani-
fress of Nnnex No. / Mr. Nimmo served
notice on the Board that unless the mon
ey is appropriated by the next meeting he
will offer q resolution closing the school.
more than 900 pupils of instruction, Mr..
Nimmo says he Will not ask the janftress
to work without compensation any LANCER.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
PULLMAN CAR BURNED.

A Pullman Palace car, standing in
what is known as dead head yard of the
Erie Railroad, just west of the Erie tun-
mel. Yesterday caught fire in some un-
known manner and was totally destroyed.
The loss is about $4,000.
engine company tried hard to reach the
scene Of the burning car, but was pre-
vented by the steep western slope of the
Hill. The firing of the car is supposed to
be the work of tramps, who are also sus-
pected of having made a Systematic eff.
fort to destroy the Pullman coaches Of
both the Pennsylvania and the Erie Rail-
way Companies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
TRANSFER QUESTION SHELyRD.

lpresfdent David Young, OF the North
Hudson County Railroad Company, has
not vet been able to effect any solution
Of the transfer system between that com
pany and the North Jersey Street Rail-
way Company, as suggested by the Board
Of Trade Mr.. Young is very dubious that
such an arrangement can be made, be-
cause the North Jersey Railroad Com
panv's officials are of the opinion that it
would be impracticable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
DOC DEFENDANT DEAD.

The dog owned by Albert Setter, of No
231 Willow avenue, Hoboken, which bit
James Calhoun, and which was sentenced
to die by Recorder Stanton, Of Hoboken,
yesterday. was executed last night. II
chloroformed by the s. P. C. A., but he
was not He was shot by s. P. G. A.
Agent joe Bennett One shot did the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
M'EWAN'S CHANCES.

President Christie of the McEwan As
sociation was absbent at last nights
meeting. Counsellor Henry Morris pre-
sided. It was agreed that all petitions
that have beben in circulation for Nc
EVAN should be brought IN 70 neadquqar-
ters next Thursday night.
It was reported that the petitions bore
4S00 signatures 1t was also stated that
down in the First Ward six hundred had
signed the petitions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
MR.. BRlNKERHoFF WINS.

The suit of William Brinkerhoff against
the city to recoer four months salary as
under an appointment which. was claimed
to be Illegal was closed yesterday after
noon. After the testimony was all In
return a verdict for the plaintiff for
s.. .257. 80, with interest. Corbin and Field
er appeared for the plaintiff and the de-
fendant was represented by Corporation
Counsel McDermott and William d. Ed-
wards.
Counsel for the defendant gave notice
that an appeal would be taken to the SUI
preme Court on the ground that Mr.;
Brinkerhoff was never legally appointed
and was therefore never entitled to any
salary
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
BOARD OF TRADE DINNER.

There is no doubt that Admiral samp-
son will be present at tomorrow evenings
dinner of the Board of Trade, to be held
in the Jersey. city Club, but General
Wesley Merritt it is doubtful will be able
to attend. Ex-Assistant Secretary of the
NAVY w. McAdoo, Governor Foster M.
VOORHEES, and Senator Allan T.. McDer-
mott viii be present and speak.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
STREET NAMES TO PLEASE.

The Street and Water Commissioners
will sustain Mayor Hoos veto of the or
dinance remaining certain streets. The
objectionable changes will be eliminated
SO far as practicable.
If possible, residents of streets where
changes are to be made are to be con-
suited before anything definite is done.
Academy street is one of the thorough
fares which will retain its identity.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10

DIED.

MACKIN.-On Thursday, February 9. 1899,
Catherine, beloved wife of James
Mackin.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 44S Heuder-
son street, on Saturday, February H. at
where solemn high mass will be offered
for the happy repose of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery, in
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YOU will be Interested in Its beauty and neat.
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
LIBRARY TRUSTEE NAMED.

Mayor Hoos today appointed Mr.. James
Luby Free Library Trustee, to fill the
unexpired term Of Mr.. Michael Murray
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Feb. 10, Ss9.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. M. Saturday For New York City and
yieinity:-Fair and continued cold weather
tonight and Saturday; fresh to brisk west
winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
MATTERS OF FACT.

New Jerseys best flour costs CSC. more per
,arrel than ordinary -FOUR but worth dollar
extra wholesale only at D. g. C1eary Co.
stores Greene and Montgomery Streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-10
arsn .ts'. Thermometrloal Rspor

Success comes to those who persevere. Il
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-07
VIM. ]. MAXWELL DEAD
WAS HEAD HONOLULU TRUANT
OFFICER.
An Old and Trusted Employe of the
Board of Education-Was Printer
of the Old Days.

William j. Maxwell, for many years
head truant officer of the board of ed
ucation, died suddenly at the home Of
his daughter in Palama this morning,
of appopleXy. He leaves several chill
dren, and two grandchildren, to mourn
their loss.
Deceased was well known, having
spent a life time here. BY trade he
was printer and served a long time
under H. NJ. Whitney and Robert
Grieve in that business. In the early
days he was foreman of the printing
department of the Advertiser officer.
Almost since the overthrow of 1898
he had been connected with the depart
ment of education as truant officer and
was an exceptionally good one in every
respect, displaying the best of tact, to-
gether with strict attention to bust
ness. Of late years he has been the
head of that particular force, directing
the duties of the truant officers under
him.
Maxwell was physically a weak man,
thin and subject to slight ills at all
times almost. Withal, he seldom COM
planned and always had a smile for
his acquaintances. His management
of truants has always given the great
est satisfaction to school teachers and
the department of education.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from the residence in Palama.
The undertaken will be Ed A. Williams.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-07
SILK WORMS ON HAWAII.

The teachers met for their reading
circle on Friday night. the oath L. c.
Lyman mentioned receiving silk worm
eggs from the department of agricul-
ture in Honolulu. The Boarding school
boys are feeding the worms with a
view to experimenting in cocoon cult
ure. Mr.. Lyman has since kindly pre-
scented a number of eggs to the Union
school. The neighborhood is hereby
warned now to lock up mulberry trees.
The appetite of old Polyphemus or OF
Beanstalk Jacks Ogre is nothing in
comparison with that of a silk worm.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-07
THE EASTERN STAR.
Preliminary Organization of a Chap
ter In Hilo.

HILO, March 4.-On Monday even
ing last meeting was called of those
interested in the formation of a
branch of the "Order of the Eastern
Star" The meeting was held in the
Masonic Temple and a large number
attended. After considerable discus
sion it was unanimously voted to es-
tablish branch of the order in Hilo.
j. II. Smith was elected Deputy-Or-
ganizer; Mrs. c. a. Gailbraith, Matron;
Philip Peck, Worthy Patron; Mrs. j.
L. Smith, Associate Matron. An APP
plication and the necessary fee for a
charter was sent off by the Garonne.
-Hilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-07
POLICE COURT.

In the police court Kwong Chong,
charged with assault and battery on
j. Herring, was fined $25
Kaoo, the man who stole Charlie
Martins bicycle, was sentenced to nine
months on the reef at hard labor.
Iwachi was given ten days on the
reef for being found on the premises
of another without excuse.
r. Palau was fined $25 for having
che ia tickets in his possession.
There were but half dozen cases on
the police court calendar this morn
ing and all of these except one went
over to future dates. Tin Moy, Chinese,
pleaded guilty to having opium in pos
session, and was fined $50 and costs.
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