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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
pEsHALL GIVE IT'LL MONDAY
Must Secure AppS1 Papers Then or
Pay for Nero.

The celebrated dog case again formed
briefly part of the proceedings in the
Second Criminal Court this morning.
Lawyer Peshall had been given until this
morning to secure the necessary papers
for an appeal from the fine imposed up
on Jacob Boucher, the owner of the dog.
for failure to- produce his Nero in court
that he might be given over to the police
to be shot
Mr.. Peshall who, by the way, has spir
tied the dog away to some haunt not even
known to Nero's owner, explained that
his wife was lying critically i'll and that
during the past few days he had been un-
able to attend to matters pertaining to
the dog case.
Assistant City Attorney Henry Puster
consented to the proposition to allow Mr..
Peshall until Monday morning next 10
prepare the necvessary papers for his an
peal Mrs. Jenny Hay, of Lake street,
who was bitten by the dog and demanded
that it be shot, was not in court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08

very little routine business was lrdnS-
acted at last nights meeting of the
Fire Commissioners. Charles Wicker of
Engine Co. No. 2 was granted two days
leave of absence. Richard Green of En-
gine Co. No. A, who is about to become
a Benedict, was granted four days off.
John Finnerty was appointed perma-
nent hoseman of Engine Co. No. 10, to
take effect June 15
A communication from the residents
and taxpayers in the vicinity of Neptun :
avenue and Old Bergen road complaining
of the few fire hydrants in the locality,
was received and referred to the commit
tee of the whole with power.
The resignation of Driver James Allen of
Engine Co., No. II was received and ac-
cepted. The vacancy was filled by the ap-
pointment of James Finnerty, friend Of
Commissioner Hennessey. Stoker James
Hennessey was promoted to driver.
Chief Conway's report for the month of
May showed the total loss by fire to be
$685. The total insurance $100,246. The
total insurance paid amounted to s23,649
During the month there were 56 alarms
received; thirty-five of which were re-
ceived over the telegraph system.
Commissioner Hennessey introduced a
resolution that no furloughs be granted
for July g. and 5. The Board will meet
June 81
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
RAYMOND ROTH DONATIONS.

The list of the gifts and the names of
tbe donors for May to Raymond Roth
Pioneer Home follow:-Presents-M
Wrinkle. one gallon wine; Mr.. Bricke, one
keg lager: Mr. Meyer. greenware; Mr.
Gallery, mems clothing; bread and cakes
-Messrs. Martens, Berger, Kneisel,
Klink, Helwig Kuhrfehs, Brantigann,
Klein. Beck, Lohmann, Spangenberg
Steuernagel, Ackermann, Magdeburg,
McAusland, Freitag, Hooker, Koehie,
Maienknecht. Bluhm Mrs. Grau; meal
Messrs. Alexander, Bender, Bush Bros,
Bergheim, Simon, Kopf, Mertens; Ade-
lung, Jansen, Knobloch, Wittpenn, ku-
lat Munstermann, Heffner, and Mrs.
Henning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
BARR BADLY BURNED.
He Tried to Put Out Fire Caused
BY an Oil Stove.

While trying to extinguish fire which
occurred in his apartments, at No. 17S
Seventh street, Isaac Barr was badly
burned about the left arm and hand. Mr..
Barr was removed to st. Francis Hos
pital in the Second precinct patrol wagon.
The fire was caused by the explosion of
an oil stove in the kitchen. Smoke poured
out of the windows in volumes, which at
tracted the attention of citizen, who
pulled fire box %. The department ar
rived promptly and extinguished the blaze
before any considerable headway was
gained. The kitchen was badly damaged.
however.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
THREATENED TO TEAR HER TO PIECES
Sisters-in-Law Assault Each Other
and Are Arrested.

A potato masher was the weapon of de-
fense in a family quarrel between Mrs.
Annie Hart, of No. 167 Morgan street and
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Mu1ligan,
who lives at No. 169fb Morgan street.
Bad blood has existed between the two
women for some time. Every time they
meet a quarrel ensues. Yesterday Mrs.
Hart went into Mrs. Mulligan's home and
renewed hostilities- She picked up po-
tato masher and struck Mrs. Mulligan
on the arm with it, Mrs. Hart also prom
ised to tear her relative apart
Justice Nevin, in the First Criminal
Court, found both women guilty and COM
PEELED them to sign bonds to keep the
peace
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
WIFE BEATER HELD.

Dennis Shay. of No. 499 Henderson street
was charged in the First Criminal Court.
this morning. with beating his wife
Sarah. Shay waived examination and was
held in $500 bail to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
WHERE is VATCKY !?

The body of big black dog that was
killed several days ago is still lying near
the curb of Beacon avenue. short dis
tance east of Oakland avenue. 1t Is in
a purifying condition. Under the swell
tering heat of the hot sun. decay has
been unusually rapid. The stencil aris-
ing therefrom is intolerabe and residents
nearby and pedestrians are hurting
anathemas on head Dead Animal Contrac-
tor Vactky and the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
FROM PRISON TO HOSPITAL

James Flynn, prisoner who was ar
rested by Detective Lee a few days ago.
and was sentenced to ninety days in the
penitentiary, was taken sick in his cell
in the City Prison while waiting to be
taken to Snake Hill. Flynn was removed
to the prison ward at the City Hospital,
where he will remain until he recoYers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
HIT BY THE ELEVATOR.

John Miller. aged twenty-five years, an
employe of the New Jersey Ice Company.
on Jersey avenue, south of the Canal,
was struck by the elevator shortly after
nine o'clock last night. Miller was bad
ly injured and was removed to the City
Hospital in the ambulance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
FIRE OFFICERS 70 MEET.

A regular meeting of the Superior Off
GERS of the Paid Fire Departments of the
State of New Jersey is being held at the
Avenue House this afternoon. banquet
rendered the visitig members by branch
No Of the association, comprising the
superior officers of the Jersey City and
Hoboken Fire Departments. follows the
meating.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
DAVIS EMPLOYEES OUTING.

The Robert E. Davis Employees Asso-
citation held successful picnic at Pohl-
mann's last night The association halls
from Hoboken and quite number of
Hobokenites attended the affair. Law
renee Heasey led the grand march with
Miss Lizzie Greevey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
Thermome rtri oal Reports
Es III
DIED

SEGGEL-On Tuesday, June G. 1899, Her
man G. Seggel, beloved husband Of
Jennie Greenleaf and son of Ludwig F..
Seggel. aged "a years and 10 months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
yited to attend the funeral on Friday
June 8. at two P. NJ, from his late resi-
dence Boulevard, near Fisher avenues
IIrion Hill
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
ARLINGTON CEmETER \

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery I'm
,he State. Lot owners have expense for
care of grounds. nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot land every family needs one)s
yea VIII De erat nrces IN as nd s ana T nea
payment Office in Jersey City. 2S9 Washing
ton street. over Provident Savings Bank Teles
phone No. 52i
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, June s, 1Sss.-Forecast
for the thirty-siX hours ending at eight'
p NJ. Friday. For New York City andS
vicinity:-Thunder storms late this after~
noon or tonight; Friday fair; high tens
perature today, cooler tonight or Friday
morning; winds brisk to high west to
northwest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
MATTERS OF FS or

Stores. factories and institutions can now
get their supplies as gocn as any N. 7. house
can serve them Complete stock low prices.
-tA-Ass MnntEonnary and Greene Streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08
FIRE BOARD NEEDS.
$238.45O Asked From the FL
nance Board This Year.

The following estimate of the appropria-
ton wanted by the Fire Commissioners
for the coming fiscal year was read last
evening at the meeting of the Board.
Clerk Esterbrook was directed to forward
it to the Board of Finance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-08

Necessity knows no law" It is law Of
Nature that the blood must be kept pure, and
Hoods Esarsapari1la does 1t.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
FOUND IN A QUARRY HOLE
AGED NEGRO RESCUED FROM A
PERILOUs POSITION.

Henry Burlis, colored, aged GO years.
was found lying in a hole near the
Bellevue quarries on Saturday night by
Edwin w. Pierce, a farmer Of Brandy
wine hundred.
Mr.. Pierces attention was attracted
to the spot where Burlis was lying by
the barking Of dogs, and when he
reached the hole found the colored man
in an unconscious condition, suffering
from cut five inches long in his head.
He at once removed Burlis and took
him to his (Pierce's) home, but later
sent him to the Homeopathic Hospital
for treatment.
1t is supposed that the man had been
in the hole for several days, and he un-
doubtedly would have died had he not
been rescued by Mr. Pierce, Burlis re-
covered consciousness yesterday suffi-
ciently to state that he was employed
at the Bellevue uuarries and worked
there on Tuesday last. He had no rec
objection as to the time he met with
the accident.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
BOWLING GAMES ARRANGED

A bowling team of the Wilmington
Whist Club will play the team Of the
Penn Club, Of Chester, on Wednesday
evening at the rooms of the club in
this city. The team will probably be
composed of Messrs. Mehaffey, Wood
ward, Bush, Townsend and Bye. In the
game recently played between the two
teams at Chester, Wilmington won. The
Whist Club is arranging for a return
game with the Belmont Cricket Club
team, to be played in Philadelphia. The
date viii prObaly by December 10.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
SADIE BUCK WAS DEMENTED
SHE MADE THINGS LIVELY ABOUT
CITY HALL FOR A WHILE.

When Officer Todd arrested Sadie
Buck, cOlored, and sent her to the pO-
lice station Saturday afternoon he
little thought what trouble he was
creating for the guardians OF the law
at the City Hall
When the patrolman firstsaw Sadie
at Fourteenth and King streets she
was waving a club in one hand while
in the other she carried a knife. She
was ready to kill anyone and every
one who came her way. To prevent
any such calamity Officer Todd dis
armed the woman and arrested her.
and sent her into the police station.
Then the trouble began; Sadie became
violent and endeavored TO annihilate
everyone about her. It was thought
for time that the cell in which she
was confined would not hold her.
Police Surgeon Harris was sum
moned and upon examination pro-
nounced Sadie insane and ordered her
sent to the Delaware Hospital at Farm
hurst.
Sadie proved to be an ugly customer
in fact, as Matron Wogan says. "The
worst case OF the kind we ever had
since I've been here" After beinl
placed in a straight jacket the womar
jumped upon the bed. an oak struc
ture. in the cell and broke it almost
to pieces. She then pushed il ~
against the iron door of the compart.
ment with such force as to sink the
castor Of the bed into the floor.
Turnkey White rendered valuable ait
in subduing the maniac. She was Later
sent to the asylum at Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
GEORGETOwN's BIG FIRE
TWO HOMES DESTROYED AND
OTHER DAMAGE DONE-HOs-
TIER ARRESTED.

Georgetown. Dec. 4.-This town is
still excited over the big fire of Satur-
day, and now there is more talk than
ever about the necessity OF at once
procuring water works and a new fire
engine. both OF which the town badly
needs.
The flames originated In the livery
stables OF Charles Marsh and quickly
communicated 10 the stables of the
Eagle Hotel. The stables OF Attorney
General White next caught fire and
the handsome new residence of ex-
Sheriff Truxton and the home OF
Charles Marsh fell prey to the fire.
The home OF Attorney General White
was also partly burned and nearly all
the furniture damaged caused by being
thrown and carried from the house. Mr
TruXton succeeded in saving most of
his furniture. but Mr.. Marsh lost all his
goods. The loss in all amounts to about
i$25. 900.
Robert Redden. who was employed
as hostler by Mr. White is under arrest
in Georgetown Jail ON suspicion OF hav-
ing started the fire.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
DELAWARE COLLEGE SCORES.

The Delaware College football team
has now closed its season. This year
the college had one OF the best teams
that has ever represented it on the
gridiron, having won nearly all of the
games played. To show the teams
efficiency, IL scored in eight games 229
points. while all OF its opponents this
season only made an aggregate score of
40 points against it.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
NJ. Z. PREAcHERs. AssocIATIoN.

The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Preachers Association held its regular
weekly meeting this morning in Union
NJ. e. Church Routine business was
transacted. after which Rev. DR.. ]. NJ.
King. OF New York. made an address
on Truths OF the Bible" DR.. Kings
talk consumed large portion Of the
morning. and nearly all the noOntime
hour, and was very interesting. Among
the visiting ministers present were
Rev. w. L. White, of Lewes; Rev. 7. r,
Terry. of Elkton, Nd. and Rev. j. d.
Rigg. Of Chester. Pa.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
MEETING DAY CHANGED.

The quarterly meeting of the Will
mington Auxiliaries Of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society will be held
tomorrow afternoon, instead of Thurs
day, in Scott NJ. e. Church, at 2.3O
o'clock. During the session the report
of the branch meeting will be read and
Miss Spencer will make an address. In
the evening at 7.30 O'Clock a mass
meeting will be held at which DR..
Henry Baker. of Grace NJ. Z. Church,
will speak.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
TWO OF THE FINEST.

James A. Kelley. OF Tenth and Ship
ley streets, has secured the services OF
the noted mixiologist Joseph l.. Hay
wood, author OF the bartenders' guide.
"The Mixiologist." in connection with
those Of John V. Garland. Mr. Kelley
has now two Of the finest bartenders
in the city, and is prepared to serve all
characters OF drinks.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Notice is hereby given that Black
Fish Bank buoy, a black first-class can
with "B. F. B. in white letters, mark
ing a thirteen-foot sDOt on the south
end Of Black Fish Bank. of ASA
league lighthouse, Virginia. has gone
adrift from its station. The buoy will
be replaced as early as practicable BY
order of the Lighthouse Board.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Clayton House Tonsorial Palace
uses nothing but antiseptic lotions.
Building Inspector Cassidy issued
twenty-one permits valued at SS6,5O0
during the month of November.
Lunch OF all kinds at Delaware
House every Wednesday and Saturday
night.
On Monday evening next the East
Side Republican Association will give
a smoker and musical entertainment at
the clubhouse, No. sos King street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
KNIGHTs ELEcr oFrIcERs-

Moriel Encampment. No. 35. Knights
of St John and Malta will hold a meet
ing at their rooms. I'm Eden Hall, to-
morrow evening, when the annual
nomination and election OF officers will
take place. The officers elected will
serve for a term OF one year and will
be publicly installed in January. Other
important business will be transacted.
including the admission OF several can
didates who have made application for
membership.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
MOTOR FAILED TO WORK

The new water motor recently at
tached TO the organ at Central Presby-
terian Church refused to work at yes
terday mornings services. and the
choir was compelled to render several
hymns unaccompanied. Mrs. William
F. Smalley sang for the first time yes
terday. temporarily taking the place OF
Mrs. Victor r. Pyle.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
PLLor ooMMIssloNERs MEET.

A meeting Of the Delaware state
Pilot Commissioners was Held at the
Hotel Wilmington to-day. lntil' the
time OF going TO press no business was
transacted except hearing testimony in
the case of George s. Lubker, who
made application for rerating as q
pilots assistant, and TO be registered
as such. He now holds the commits
sion Ct a second-class pilot. Mr.. Rob
inson. of Georgetown, moved that The
case bc dismissed. but through II, II
Ward, counsel for iubkcr a committed
was appointed TO make "a decision IN
the case.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
CASE OF A s0RREL MARE
WAS HEARD IN SUPERIOR COURT
TO-DAY-OTHER CASES.

Judges Spruance and Grubb sat in
the Superior Court this morning. the
former presiding. Chief Justice Lore
being in attendance at the Kent County
Superior Court Court Stenographer
Hardesty was also absent. having gone
to Dover. Joseph Gilbert. of Philadel-
phia, repCated the proceedings.
The repleyin case OF Samuel NJ. Enos
VS.. Samuel p LOhand and Daniel w.
Cush, constable was taken up. j. Frank
Biggs represents the plaintiff and W. j.
Willis appeared for the defendants. In
this case the constable seized a sor-
rel mare. which is claimed by Enos as
his property. The horse was replevined
by the sheriff on January 4, 1899, in st.
Georges hundred. where all concerned
reside. The horse was levied upon by
Constable Cush last Fall.
Saepllel sSV..I1phs, ,tssii ,tpat Ne
TDought the horse at Greenwood In 1872
and in 1894 Il was bid in at sale by
Lofand, but the latter did not conform
to the terms OF the sale. lie requested
Iofand to return the horse to him in
January, 1898 Al that time the levy
on the horse had been made, but Enos
did not know it.
The arguments on the contested
liquor license applications Will prob
ably be heard on Saturday next.
Judgment against defendant was q.
dered in the case OF Bowdoin Ys
Mousley.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
KNIGHTS OF ST. John TOURNEY

A SWORD COMPETITION WILL BE
HELD BETWEEN TWO COM
WANDERERS.
The Knights of ST. John and Malta
win give a progressive euchre, prone
made concert and ball on the evening
OF January Q next in Horticultural
Hall, Philadelphia. A feature OF the
occasion will be q competitive sword
drill between two visiting command
cries. st. Johns. No. %, of Lancaster
Pa, and Columbus Encampment, No
271, of Reading, Pa, in full knights
regalia.
The prizes offered for the contest
will be valuable. and will number
nearly 300. Representatives will b'
present from Moriel Encampment, No
SO. and Wilmington No. 81. Of this
city
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
READY FOR DOUBLE TRACK.

The Wilmington and Brandywine
Springs Railway Company is complet-
ing the grading for a double track for
its line from Prices Corner to Bran
dywine Springs The work Of laying
the track will be begun this week. Both
tracks viii be hallasted with stone dust.
and waiting sheds will probably be
erected where the most passengers
board the cars.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
cOMMtINITY TRANsFERREn.

BY an arrangement between Bishop
Coleman, Of this. diocese, and Bishop
Seymour, Of Illinois, the community OF
All Angels in this city will be trans
ferred TO Springfield and will 30 there
on Wednesday. The community con-
sists of Mother Mary Margaret, two
sisters and one pOstulant, who have
been doing excellent work for St. Mich
aels Day Nursery, Old Swedes Church
and st. Matthew's Mission.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
AWARDED A CONTRACT.

Philemma Chandler has been awarded
the contract for erecting a four-stors
building at the southwest corner of
Seventh and Shipley streets, TO be used
as a restaurant by Charles II. Beckett.
The work of tearing down the old
building formerly known as Gardner's
restaurant, began to-day The new
structure will cost $4,000
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
STRUCK WITH A Shovel

Joseph Flood, aged IL years. Of No.
105 Justiscn street. was struck on the
head with a shovel while playing with
some boys at Third and French streets
yesterday He was rendered uncOn-
scious end was removed TO his home
by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
DOGS MAKE GAME SCARCE.

The reason for the unusual scarclety
OF game in Kent and Sussex counties
this season is said to be due more to
dogs than to the cold weather Of last
-Winter. Itis.caimed that farWers re-
siding iDhllessyeWessse,tstt Ah0w their
dogst0 rim at large and that they kill
the game before IL is able to take care
of itself.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
srEEL In THEIR EYFs.

John Provencher and Richard Grlse,
laborers employed in the foundry OF the
Harlan and HOllingsworth Company,
were struck in the eyes by small pieces
of flying steel on Saturday. The men
we're removed to their respective
homes, where the substance was re-
moved
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
BISHOP COLEMAN VERY BUSY.

Yesterday was Bishop Coleman's busy
day. At 7.30 o'clock in the morning he
celebrated holy communion at St. Mat
nndsday yyssrvices a at 81. '1ohn 1 chSrsR
-Lanstlowne, Pa. The bishop then made
az flying trip back to this city and
preached at st. Matthew's in the even
ing. During his sermon he called at
tention to the departure Of Mother
Mary Margaret to Springfield, ILL.,
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
BUST OF MIR. BAYARD.

DR.. B. Ashburn Capehart, one of the
sculptors who has submitted a model
in the Bayard memorial contest. has.
since the contest closed. made a bust
of Mr.. Bayard and has taken it to
Washington to have it cast.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
QrO MARRANro ARGuMENr

Chief Justice Lore went to Dover to-
day to preside at an adjourned meet
ing Of the Kent county Superior Court,
before which a hearing in the quo war
rantO proceedings against the old Del
aware Electric Railway Company will
come. The state will show its plea in
in answer TO the pleas and
affidavits which the lawyers Of the old
-company have filed.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
DrCOvERED BICYCLE-

Chief Dolan this morning recovered
a bicycle at a local pawn shop that was
stolen Saturday from William J. Kel-
ley. of Eighth and Walnut streets. The
wheel was pledged for 81. The thief is
rs vet unknown
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
SAW THE FOOTBALL GAME.

Professor and Mrs. William II. Will
helm, of Baltimore; DR.. S. c. Frederick
and Miss Wilson, of this city, composed
a party that witnessed the great army
and navy football game in Philadelphia
on Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
THREE HORSES DOWN

AN EXCITING RUNAWAY NEAR
FRONT AND KING STREETS TO-
DAY.
An exciting run away took place near
Front and King streets this morning.
in which three horses were injured.
While the team owned by Fred
Mammele was standing in front Of No.
log King street a wheel came off the
wagon, causing the horse to run away.
the wagon collided with a double team
belonging TO Laws Bros. causing all
three horses to fall.
In the mix up the animals sustained
slight injuries about the legs and head.
The shafts of Mr.. Mammele's wagon
was broken and the top knocked cff.