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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
FROMME[ BOUNCED.
Trouble Among Hoboken
Republicans Aired In
Committee.

The excitement in the Republican Coun-
ty Committee meeting last night was not
only due to the Farr-Dallas fight but Ho-
boken must needs create stir of her
own.
Oscar Frommel, who was nominated Tor
Alderman in the Fifth ward by the Ger-
man-American verein and was later en-
dorsed by the Republican machine, was
also bounced from the ticket. Frommel
has always been Demodcrat, and it was
not until recently that he became re-
former. He accepted the vereln's nomi-
nation against William Schaefer, the
regular Democratic nominee, who is
close friend of Fagan.
Commissioner Guisto and Postmaster
Leonard Schroeder of Hoboken made
strong objections to FrommePs endorse
ment and succeeded in having his name
.cratched.
Robert Evans, who withdrew from the
Republican ticket last spring. in favor
of Councilman stuerwald, was nominated
instead. After these changes had been
made the committeeman received their
instructions for the coming election and
later adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
DENTISTS ALLEGED CRIME.

NEW YORK, April l, 1s99-Dr. Theodore
J. Jacquemin, of Netcong, Morris
County, N. j., was arrested here today
ehargedcharged with being a fugitive
from justice, three indictments having
been found against him by the Grand
Jury of Morris County He was remand
ed to await the arrival of requisition
papers.
Constable Charles w. Blake of Morris
county, in police court, said that some
seven years ago the Doctor went into
business in Morris county and soon after
ward married wealthy widow named
Mrs. Hugh Allen. About six months ago
the New Jersey Constable alleged that
Miss Abbie Perry, "a young woman of
Netcong, while having her teeth treated
was drugged and criminally assanulted
by DIR. Jacquenin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
BACKED DOWN.
Abernethy and West Re-
scinded Their Outrageous
Dismissal Of Wat
son.
WILL GIVE HIM A TRIAL
Even This May Be Made a
Farce Walters Good
Fight.

AS war predicted in last nights
News. the police board at its meeting
yesterday afternoon, rescinded the resolu-
tfon passed at a previous meeting dismis-
sing Aleck Watson as prison keeper OF the
Gregory street police station. The COM
missioners also saw fit to rescind the
resolution appointing Graham to fill the
place.
President Abernethy, the Car OF the
Police Board said, "It is not my desire
TO take any steps against Watson nav
ing as much sympathy for him as posi-
ble but as a public servants, the board
must do it's duty. 1t his not right to
keep any person on the pay roll who Is
not able to perform active police duty
Commissioner Walters informed his Re
publican colleagues, last night, that he
had held a conversation with Watson
physicians and had been Informed that
the invalid would, in few. weeks, be
able to perform active duty again. Com
missioner Walters remarked that any
action of the Board in dismissing Wat
son. under the circumstances, would De
an outrage and a travesty on justice.
President Abernethy said he believed
Watson was permanently disabled, as the
Examining Committee appointed by the
Board had reported President Aber-
nethy ordered that charges of inability
be preferred against Watson, and that
the accused officer be cited to appear for
trial at meeting to be held Monday
evening, April 8, at six o'clock.
AS was stated in "The News" last night,
Mr. Watson's condition will prevent hin
from leaving his home for at least two
weeks The Commissioners were made
cognizant of this fact last night, but they
insisted on trial at the earliest possible
moment.
NJ. Watson will not, nor could he II ne
would, be on hand. He will, however, for
ward doctors certificate to the Board
to show that he is not in condition to
be out.
It is hinted that the Commissioners viii
hold the trial whether or not Mr.. Watts IN
is on hand to defend himself.
After these high handed doings had
been completed, communication was re-
ceived from Patrolman AL. Shellworth,
asking to be detailed to patrol duty in
stead of acting as the departments car
penter. Shellworth informed the Board
tnat as long as he was detailed as car
penter he would not be entitled to retire
ment on half pay.
Chief Murphy, who was present, said
it was question whether or not the
board had right to pay a patrolman
for anything but police duty, as that is
what it is intended for
The matter was settled by receiving and
filing Shellworths request. The board in
formed him that he should perform such
special duties as suggested by Chief
Murphy
Shellworth has been in the department
sixteen years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
FAIR Will FIGHT
Court Will Determine the
Contest on the Bayonne
Mayoralty Mat
ter.
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETS
Action In Substituting .. Dal-
las Generally Condemned
Mr.. Crouse's State
ment.
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETS


The Executive Committee of the Re-
publican County Committee last night
threw out the nomination .of William G.
Farr as nominee for >Bayonne Mayoralty
and substituted Dr. Alexander Dallas, the
gentleman who once ran for Assembly
before taking out his naturalization pa
pers This substitution means fight IN
the courts, and Mr.. Fafr has engaged as
his counsel Messrs. Otto Grouse OF this
city and w. Anderson of Bayonne. How
it all came about appears in this ac-
count.
The Republican County Committee met
last night in Lincoln Hall, on Pavonia
avenue, and it was lively nesting. Will
lam C. Farr, who had been endorsed Tor
the nomination for Mayor and Richard Z
Bridgman for Recorder were thrown Off OF
the ticket The action of the committee
was due to the fact that both men had at
previous elections run for the offlce on
Democratic tickets and were, in conse-
quence, not considered Republicans.
Elmer Demarest and Committeeman
Robinson and Wheeler, who were instru-
mental in securing the nomination for the
two men, put up a stiff fight against great
odds to have both names printed on the
regular ticket.
Committeeman Haux led the victorious
side and succeeded in having Farr's name
scratched. He was also instrumental In
having the name of DR.. Alexander Dallas
substituted.
When Bridgman's name came up 1t was
found that he had many friends among
the committee and, although it was de-
cided that his actions in the past had
been detrimental to the party's interest,
his name was allowed to be printed upon
the ballots He was scratched, however,
and later replaced. He received the con-
gratulations of all his friends. A COM
mittee was appointed by Chairman =. w
Woolley to convey the news OF the noml-
nation to DR.. Dallas.
Counselor Otto Grouse when seen today
about the matter said to News" repre-
sentative
sOur position in this matter is that Mr.
Farr is the legally nominated candidate
of the Republican party for Mayor OF the
city of Bayonne. His certificate has
been regularly filed with the City Clerk
and Mr.. Farr If the election laws of
this State mean something and are car
ried out, and we think they do and will
be. Mr.. Farr without doubt will be the
regular Republican candidate at the ap-
preaching election. At present cannot
say which course we will pursue. We,
that is Mr.. Anderson and myself, aIe
considering the situation with a view OF
securing to Mr. Farr his vested rights"
1t is well known that last nights pro-
cedure by the committee was condemned
by Chairman Woolley. He was simply
obliged to rule according to the majority
vote and he himself is of opinion that If
the dispute go to the courts the action
of the committee will be reversed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
MURRAY DIED AT CITY HOSPITAL


John Murray, of No. 227 Second street,
was picked up few days ago by officer
Bunnell. of the Seventh street station for
acting strangely on Grove street. The
officer, knowing the young man, tried to
persuade him to go home, but it was no
use just then. Murrays brother hap
pened along and also coaxed him to go
home The brother met the same resist
ance the officer did. The young man was
then taken to the Seventh street station.
Upon arriving there it was found he was
sick and he was removed to the City
Hospital.
When the hospital was reached it was
found that the young man had contracted
pneumonia. He died yesterday afternoon.
Murray's sister also died of pneumonia
after being married only eight weeks. His
sister was Mrs. Lizzie Cooper, daughter
in-law of Patrolman Cooper of the Sew
enth street station.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
A Rnyai Eookbinder.

At a recent exhibition of book covers
in London prizes were awarded to two
samples which were signed by Miss
Matthews. says '.The Young Woman Y
Weeks afterward it was learned that
Miss Matthew'S and Princess Victoria,
the only unmarried daughter of the
Prince and Princess of Wales, were one
and the same person. The judges and Her
Royal IIighness' family were as ignorant
of this fact as were the public. Only two
Years ago the pressure off amily counsel
made her relinquish her purpose of enter
ing Il London hospital as a professional
nurse. a position for which she had fitted
herself. Now the young lady $ energy IS
turning into decorative channels, and she
ii making a speciality Of bookhinding.
and the designing of book covers. IN
which she is said to be doing some very
excellent work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
DOWN ON GRAHAM.
Many Votes Lost in the Sixth Be
cause of His Appointment.

cause OF his Appo1ASn'
Prospects of victory for the Demo-
cratic candidates are very bright IN the
sixth ward. With the Democrats in line
and the Republican clubs fighting among
themselves victory is assured.
ratification meeting will be held to-
NIGHT in Palmetto Hail. Pine and
LAFAYETTE streets. Mayor Hoos and sew
eral other candidates will be among the
speakers.
The recent appointment of Jack Graham
made by the Republican Police Conn
missioners, has disgusted the Republicans
of this ward The members OF the
LAFAYETTE Republican Association spoke
IN bitter strain against Graham's ap-
pointment.
President Barker said he would not be
s,rnrised to learn of prisoners being
brutally handled while under Graham's s
care, and that the people should show the
Republican bosses and gang that such
low tactics will not be tolerated.
sThat miserable piece of work will cost
the PARTY many votes in this ward said
Captain Barker.
other members spoke in the same
strain. AS 'eThe News" stated, the as
sociation refuses to abide by the rulings
of the machine and not member mas
done tap of work for the candidates,
nor will they
The association people say that Watson,
the Republican Mayorality candidate and
the rest of the ticket is doomed They
saw that Watson cannot carry his own
ward.
1amas Price is the Democratic nominee
| for Alderman and his chances are uh-
usually bright. His opponent is William
Jones' Mr. Price has made an active can
! vass throughout the ward and ne IS con-
fident of being elected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
SITUATION IN THE SEVENTH
Ritter's e lie otion Certain--Disssnsio
In Republican Ranks.

The Republicans in the Seventh ward
are unusually quiet this campaign, oW-
ing no doubt to the hopelessness OF the
struggle. About the only Republicans IN
evidence are the members of the Seventh
Ward Republican Association, known as
the dissenting offshoot of the U. S. Grant
Association. These organizations are
still at loggerheads and it is said VIII
continue to be so.
Committees from these organizations
were appointed some time ago to 1nves-
tigate the alleged grievances OF the DIS
senters After lodging each other Ior
about three weeks they finally met and
agreed to keep the result of the confer
ence secret If harmony exists, as IS
claimed by a few Republicans. this pro-
ceeding would tend to throw doubt upon
the matter.
member of the Seventh Ward Re-
publican Club recently said that the ne"
organization is a permanent MIXTURE III
the ward, and that it is constantly aoo-
ing new members to the roll He claim
ed that the organizers of this ciup hao
been thrown down by the officers OF the
Grants. and will therefore remain alooI
from that organization in the future. II
the Republicans ever had chance to
elect any of their nominees in the Seventh
ward this party split has ruined It.
Mr.. Colbeek, the Republican candidate
for Alderman, recently said that he IN
tended to put the Seventh ward IN the
Republican column again at the coming
election. AS matter of fact, the Re-
publicans have lost their grip in tnat
ward. and Mr.. Colbeck's efforts IN tnat
line will prove ineffective.
Mr.. William F. Ritter, the Democratic
candidate for Alderman, is gaining IN
popularity daily and is confident that his
majority will exceed $50. The Democratic
party in the ward is working Industrious
ly and in harmony. When the election
is over it will be found rnnre strongly
Democratic than ever.
The Seventh Ward Democratic Club ls
arranging for monster ratification
meeting, to be hello at the New YORK
Bav House next week. A number OF
prominent Democrats will be present TO
address the meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
Mayor Hoos Makes a $780,
600 Coup for the Tax
payers.
INTEREST CHARGES SAVED
Business Men Endorse His
Honor's Administration
Journal Lies.

The city is just about half miilion
a,,,ars hetter off than 1t was yesterday.
This is only one of the trifiing instances
of the successful handling of the city
finances by Mayor Hoos and his SINK
ing Fund Commissioners.
There fell due today $4,000 of Sla per
cent. tax arrearage bonds, issued leli
years ago to pay the county taxes. Inc
original issue was $3s6,000, but in Decem-
Der last Mayor Hoos approved pian
whereby $4,000 of the bonds were bougnt
in to the advantage of the city. Inae
left s340,OO0 to be met today
The Sinking Fund Commissioners hao
the money to meet the bonds and plenty
more beside But they adopted clever
financiering plan whereby they PAID on
$4,000 of the SS40, 900, and then gonpied IN
for the city the remaining SS25,u Worth.
So that now the interest on the sozo'oVV
worth instead of being paid to OUTSIDE
holders. will be paid to. the SINKING uiio
Commissioners and will ultimately pc
Amnloyed in reducing the c1tys oeol anu
tessening the white mans burden-taAes'
Not only did the Sinking Fund COM
missioners adopt this clever plan OF re-
ducing the city's burden, but they aiso
made use of the Central Railroads ad-
isted tax money, S425,e00 by retiring
s412 900 of bonds which would have matur-
ed in May next.
The only reason the sS23.O00 issue was
NOT permanently retired was that the
sinking Fund Commissioners deemed II
wise to retire the s412,O0 issue for the very
excellent reason that the latter bonds pear
per cent. interest. while the former pear
only 31S per cent. The Sinking Fund COM
rissfoners have consolidated the tax ar
rearage accounts of 1875 to 1893 inclusive
and they are placing themselves IN
position TO retire each and every oplisa-
ton as it falls due.
In addition to the bonds retired TO-DAY
the Sinking Fund Commissioners also
bought in $4,000 of general bonds which
had been held by New York bands and by
spectators.
All told the city made phenomenal
step in the direction of getting rid OF It's
debt.
Mayor Hoos is delighted, of course, that
a half million dollars has been paid on
but he dislikes discussing the subject al
- Il He fears he might be accused
Of using the good work for political rea-
sons. After election he will have some
thing interesting to say After eiectlon
he will. over his own signature, give the
lie 10 many of the statements the Repuo-
licans are now making for political puf-
poses about the city's financial eonditlon.
now and what it was when he was electeo
TO the off ce oe Mayor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01

That such points exist, I hopefully be-
lieve The history of the sale Of the
valuable riparian lands and rights OF New
out reason to be proud. Until recent
years, not word was inserted in lease
or deed to preserve the right of public ac-
millions was sold for hundreds. Rights
that would have secured to the State and
to Jersey City large and annually in
creasing revenue were practically given
away / do not believe that the laws
looked to for support of these doings
square with the provisions of the con-
stitution of New Jersey. and hope that
If the Riparian Commissioners intended
to vacate Thirteenth street. they were not
authorized to effect their object.
Respectfully
ALLAN L. McDERMOTT,
Corporation Counsel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
More Republican Lies.

The assertion of the Republican orators
that e Republican Street and Water
Commissioners left the water account IN
good share is untrue. When the DEM
ocrats came into power the water ac-
count was depleted and the funds of the
ensuing year were mortgaged to the ex-
tent of s250.0o0
The Republicans also claim that theySieft
assets sufficient to meet every outstanding
obligation. That statement is equally IN
true. The assets consisted of assessments
on vacant lots and on houses which aad
already been condemned for Boulevard
purposes. One of the big assets left WAS
a bill of $4,000 against Bayonne When
that claim was adjusted the city received
5000. The Republicans really left moth
ing that was not nailed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
RATlFY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The Second Ward Democratic Club will
hold a ratification meeting on Monday
evening next at McCooberys Hall, No. 147
Erie street, for the purpose Of ratifying
the regular Democratic nominations. All
the candidates are expected to be present
ana several prominent speakers will ad-
dress the meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
SMASHED HIS HAT AND KICKED HIM
McGinness Says He Did That Act Of
Violence in Self Defence.

Edward McGuinness, rs years old. of
No. 22O Eighth street, was found guilty
of assaulting Alfred Brewster, of No. 30
Pavonia avenue, at the corner of Grove
and Eighth streets, Monday evening.
Sentence was suspended on payment of
costs.
Brewster claims that he and friend
were passing the corner when McGuinnis
stepped out and smashed Brewster's hat
down over his eyes. When Brewster re-
monstrated with McQunness, he was
knocked down and badly kicked.
McGuinnes claimed that he struck
Brewster in self defense.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
PIeaginx Support For Hoos.

Mayor Hoos today received copies OF
flattering resolutions passed last night at
a meeting of the Boulevard Democratic
club/ The club is new one and is COM
nosed of independent voters who this time
have turned out to make the fight for the
conformation of Mayor Hoos' economical
administration Of public affairs
The resolutions pleased Mayor Hoos. ne
is daily in receipt of letters pieoging nm
support. His supporters are properly
owners who have cast party amhatlons ~
the winds this time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
Hartnett's Thermometrioal
DIED

GATLEY-On Thursday, March 80, 1899,
John. beloved son of the late John and
Ellen Galley and husband of Marcella
Gatley.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence. No. 100 Norris
street, on Sunday, April ,, at P, M.
GIBSON-Margaret Agnes (Daisy), be-
loved wife of Francis ]. Magee ana
daughter OF p. w. and Margaret GID
son, aged 25 years.
Funeral from residence of her parents,
No l05 Sip avenue, on Sunday, April 2,
at 2 p M; thence TO Hudson County
catholic Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
INVESTIGATE REGISTRY LISTS.
Chief Murphy Has Detailed Five
Raundsmen to Do the Work.

Chief Of Police Murphy this morning de-
tailed the following roundsmen to inves-
tieate the registry lists :-Driscoll, Top
min rlosterman, Casey and Sheridan. The
investigation is being made to discover
What fraudulent names there may chance
to be.
The Chief said that information from
any citizen about fraudulent names being
on the lists would be thoroughly appre-
ciated.
The ronndsmen will make a written re-
port to every person giving such informa-
tion. The police do not believe any
fraudulent names will be discovered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
MRS. STEVENS DANGEROUSLY i'll

The condition of Mrs. Martha B. Ste
vens, mistress of Castle Point, who grew
dangerously ill yesterday, was not inn
proved up to noon today. Members of
the family were in constant attendance
at her bedside throughout the night.
Grave fears for her recovery are enter
aippd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01

II amuses Mayor Hoos to read the ef-
forts of the Journal to show that the
city has not improved under his admin
istration. So far that paper has not made
a truthful statement about the city
condition at present or what it was when
Mayor Hoos took charge.
The Mayor observes that one has only
70 consult the journal files to ascer-
tain that there has been very great
change for the better in the city's fnan-
cial standing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
APRIL FOOL.

"Any news detective?' asked scribe
of Detective Clay keenan,, this morning
aNothing in my iine'' answered the
detective, suavely. There's something
about man dropping one hundred feet
on Palsade avenue last night"
.ANhere?'' asked the scribe, pulling his
note pad from his pocket.
sThere were pigs feet" said the detes-
tive. with humorous twinkle in his eyes.
Thesn it suddenly dawned upon the
scribe that this was April I.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01

MAYOR Hoos today received letter fron
q prominent property owner who has
heretofore been allied with the Republic
can party assuring him his individual
s,nnort. The writer says that he has
been a keen observer and he knows that
the city has benefited by the business-hke
adrnfnjstratfon > Mayor Hoos has giyer-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
FINISHING CHRIST HOSPITAL

The new wing of Christ Hospital is al
most finished. Workmen are busy put
ting on the interior finishing touches. 1t
will not be opened, however, for the re-
ception of patients until next month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
Davi. and Ward Leaders Conferred

Leader Davis had conference today
with fhe several ward leaders IS
known that he advised the men 10 pc
on the lookout for repeaters and coioh-
izers.. He also instructed them TO leave
no stone unturned to bring Out the
whole vote Leader Davis is particular
" anxious to have Mayor Hoos' election
made emphatic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01

united than ever before and are entirely
satisfied with Maxwell.
New clubs have been formed IN the
several precincts. Every indication is that
an old time majority of at least 800 will
be piled up for the Democratic nominees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
ARLINGTON cEmETErs Y

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery" ID
the State Lot owners have expense fcz
care Of grounds. fer fencing. II you need
q cemetery lot (and every family needs one(s
ness its moderate prices and easy terms Of
pay1nent Office in Jersey City, 239 Washing
phone No. 52I-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
PAVING RAvINE ROAD.

The work of paving Ravine Road, which
had ITO be abandoned during the recent
severe spell of weather was recommended
this morning large force of men are
at work and rapid headway is being
n, a 10
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-01
,rwon1d Be had For Hoos.

Colonel Dickinson, the Republican lead
ar called on Leader Davis today a few
moments later Max Salinger dropped IN.
4 was reported that both men gave as
s,,rances to Leader Davis OF their peilel
q Democratic management Of public al
e }rs. II would not surprise the pubic
much If the Colonel declares for Hoos
sna II Max Salinger takes the stump 1or
the same gentleman. Both men know
that such a course would injure Mayor
Hoes, chances with the thinking voters.