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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
FELL OFF A ROOF.
Berkopski Made His Bed There
Found in a Pool of
Blood.

shortly after five o'clock this morning
residents of the tenement house, No. 64
Canal street, Jersey City, found William
Berkepski. a blacksmith, 3S years old, who
lived with Anton Recarski in a single
room on the second floor, rear, lying in
the yard beneath the window OF his
room. His skull was fractured in two
nlaces and he was lying in pool OF
blood. When the police arrived he was
barely alive He was sent to the CITY
Hospital. where it was said he could not
possibly recover.
The police believed at first that ne was
victiniq of foul play. but after an inVes-
riga tion they decided that he was the
victim of his own foolishness. They ar
rested Recarski. Berkopskfs room mate
and examined him carefully at the sta
ton house.
Beneath the window of the room occu-
pied by the two men is shed with q
roof that has a steep slant to it. 1t was
in front of that shed that Berkopski was
found Recarski told the police that
Berkopski came home drunk last night
and instead of going to bed in the room
took a blanket and spreading 1t on the
slanting roof went to sleep there. he
said Berkopski must have rolled off.
The police took his explanation and re-
leased him, telling him that they would
send for him if he was wanted again
The case is still under investigation. There
were no signs of astruggle in the room
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
HORSE OF ANOTHER COLOR
Mrs. Hay Who Insisted On
Nero's Execution, Asks
Mercy For Her Brother.

The papers necessary for the appeal
of LAWYER Peshall from the fine of $40
imposed upon Butcher Jacob Boucher
for failing to produce his New Found
land dog "Nero' in the Second Grim
inal Court last week to be given over to
the police to be shot were not ready this
morning. Clerk Higgins, of the court,
had the records made out, but Lawyer
Peshall insisted on further insertions.
Mr. Peshall said he would probably go
before Judge Blair this afternoon and
ask to have the case removed to the
Court of Common Pleas.
Mrs. Jenny Hay of No. 113 Lake street,
who. was bitten by the dog and demand
cd that it be shot, was in court on busi-
ness in connection with another case.
and took much interest in the discussion
between the lawyer and the Justice
She accompanied her little brother
Patrick Allen, who with four other boys,
was before the Justice for throwing
tacks on the Boulevard to puncture the
tires of bicycles. Her brother, along
with the other boys, was fined s., and
received a severe reprimand in addition
from the Justice.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
AFFECTED BY COUNSEL
DR.. Schweishelm Became
Hysterical When Prose-
cutor Denounced
Her.

"Dr." Anna Schweishelm, of No. 1oll
Willow avenue Hobolzen, whois on trial
in the General Sessions Court for caus-
ing the death of Mrs. Mabel Negley, by
malpractice, created a scene in court this
morning and had to be removed to the
iury room The testimony was all In on
Thursday and there was nothing to be
done this morning but the summing up
and the charge TO the jury.
Congressman Daily, at the opening OF
court, asked permission to reopen the
case for the purpose of introducing some
additional testimony. Judge Blair de-
clined to reopen it and Mr.. DAILY began
summing up. While he was using MS
utmost aloquenee to convince the jury
that his client was innocent the defendant
smiled and looked as If she beileved every
word her counsel said
When Assistant Prosecutor Van VIM
k1a hogan to denounce Mrs. Schweis-
helm in very vigorous language. she mad
a violent fit of mysteries and was carried
into the Jury room shrieking:-
81 didn't do it It's a lie! l didn
do it,"
Her shrieks could be heard block
away. After a while she grew calmer
bl1f continued to moan and cry. In a
few minutes she began shrieking again.
AS the windows were open, people going
along Newark avenue could hear her.
crowd gathered in A the Court House
erounds. The case was given to the jury
a ftar recess
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
KERRIGAN WILL CASE.
Argument Resumed This Morning
Rafore Vice Chancellor Emery.

Further litigation over the kerrlgan
estate of Hoboken, which has been pc
fore the courts since 1886, was resumed
before Vice Chancellor Emery this morn
ing. Under the will of Mrs. Kerrigan one
ouarter of her estate was left to her hus-
hand Peter, one-quarter to her daughter,
Catharine Ann, and one-quarter TO each
of her sons, Francis Paul Kerrigan ana
William Stephens Kerrgan.
Mrs. Kerrigan also left legacies to the
following institutions:-St Michaeps Mon
astery. West Hoboken Church of the
Most Holy Rosary, Third street, New
York; st. Mary's Church, Hoboken; st.
Joseph's Church, Hoboken; Woodstock
College in Howard County, Maryland;
sisters of ST. Josephs, Hoboken; Sisters
of Charity, Hoboken; Sisters of the Poor,
Hoboken; Poormaster of Hoboken City
of Hoboken and st. Joseph's Church'
Jersey City.
when the bill for partition OF the estate
was filed the heirs filed answers claim
;no. that the legacies mentioned in the
will should be a charge upon the land.
The land was sold and the amount OF the
leeacies was withheld by the administra-
tor pending litigation.
Speeial Master Washington B. Williams
to whom the case was referred, reported
in favor of the heirs. Counselor James
f. Minturn of Hoboken, representing the
legatees. and Counselor Joseph Anderson
representing the hers, argued the case
this morning before Vice Chancellor
Emery Decision was reserved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
CRAzED BY The HEAT.
Zemmer Shot Himself in the
Head Yesterday.

John Zemmer, of No. 96 Hancock ave-
nue., employed as an engineer in the
pocketbook factory of John Mehl, Jr.,
committed suicide yesterday afternoon by
shooting himself in the head. His dead
body was found near the Erie Railroad
crossing of the County Road. A 3S-calibre
bullet had entered his head directly be-
meath the left ear.
The revolver with which Zemmer killed
himself and eleven cartridges was lying
near by. The body was taken to the Oak
land avenue station and from there to
Speer's morgue where it was subsequently
identified as that of Zemmer.
Zemmers deed is thought to be the re-
suit of overhead. During the hot spell OF
last week he frequently complained OF
feeling wrong in the head, and expressed
the fear that he would do harm to him
self or somebody else His actions fright
ened his wife.
Saturday he was noticed to carry a re-
volver around. His wife grew afraid OF
him and left home Saturday night and
stayed with q married daughter, Mrs. Z.
Helms, of Hutton street.
She reappeared at her home att noon
yesterday and found the house deserted
Late in the evening she heard that the
description had been found out near the
Erie Railroad tracks. Her worst sus-
picions were afterwards confirmed.
Zemmer was the father of four children
two married daughters. married and
| single SON
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
EDWARD DINGLER DEAD.
Veteran of the Civil War--Funeral
Wednesday.

Edward Dingler, resident OF TINS city
for the past forty years, died at his
home. No 54 Erie street, yesterday AFTER
noon after a short illness. He was born
in New York City sixty-two years ago.
He came to this city when he was
twenty-five years of age.
He was well known throughout this
city and he had large circle OF
friends. He is a brother of Captain
George Dingler of No. 3 Engine Com
many. He was veteran, having served
with the Second New Jersey Volunteers
for three months in the Civil War. He
then came home and re-enlisted in Com
many d, Seventh New Jersey Volunteers,
where he served for three years. taking
mart in all the famous battles.
Upon enlisting in the last named reg1-
ment he entered the ranks as sergeant
and for bravery shown upon the field OF
battle he was promoted to captain
which rank he held until the close of the
war. He was a member of the Union
Veteran Legion. Encampment No. 81.
The funeral will take place from 81
PauTs M. E. Church, on Third street, OF
which Mr. Dipgler was member, mex
edpa9daV afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
POLICE FEAR FOR LIVES
Think Many Accidents Will
Be Caused by People
in Cars.

An accident similar to the one of last
Sunday evening happened Saturday night
on the Greenville trolley line. James Ross,
carpenter residing at No. IL Manning
avenue. while riding on trolley car
bound for the ferry, was struck by car
going in the opposite direction and
knocked unconscious. Ross had been at
tending the picnic of the John Mahon
Association at the Greenyille Schuetzen
Park. He started for home about eleven
o'clock and with number of friends
boarded trolley car bound for the ferry
On the journey home one of Ross
friends lost his hat Ross leaned over
the rail in an effort to discover what had
become of his friends property. He evil
dently leaned too far out and he was
struck by north bound ear. Fortunately
he received the blow in the muscles of
the neck, just below the base of the
skull He was knocked unconscious
A passenger notified the conductor, who
had the man removed to the Ocean ave-
nue. police station. The accident occurred
at Ocean and Winfield avenues.
Ross regained consciousness about an
hour later and he requested to be sent
home In the meantime the ambulance
had been summoned Upon the advice of
the surgeon the injured man was removed
to the City Hospital His wounds were
dressed and he was taken to his home.
This is the second accident of this
nature within week. The police believe
that unless extra precautions are taken
many such will occur this season.
Captain Nugent said last night that it
was providential that the young man
was struck in the neck. Had he been
struck in the head death would have been
instantaneous. Ross neck struck against
a brass stanchion, which was bent.
He was riding on car No. 1907, and was
struck by car No. 1881, on which Will
liam Bloodgood was motorman and James
Anderson, conductor. Both men were
paroled. 1t was later reported that the
wound was not serious
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
DID'T PAY STElNERT.
But Minturn Will Try to Please
Abbett's Client.

Assemblyman Leon Albeit was before
Vice Chancellor Pitney in Chancery
Chambers this morning for an order to
compel the city of Hoboken to pay August
Steinert 81, 200, which is due him as his
share of the money held from Contractor
Arthur Clayton to satisfy the liens OF
mechanics who did work on Public School
No. 7 The city held back Clayton's final
payment of $4, 100, because of number OF
liens which were filed against him. In
February last the lawyers representing
the various claimants got together and
going before Vice Chancellor Pitney filed
a. bill of interpleader and secured an or
der from the Court for the city to dis
tribute the money in its hands according
to an agreement made between the credi-
tors.
The amounts due the creditors exceeded
81. 100 but they agreed each to take his
share of that amount August Steinert
was to get 1,200.
LAWYER Albeit told the Court this
morning that all the other creditors but
Steinert had been paid and that the
Council refused to pay his client.
City Attorney Minturn said in defence
of the city's attitude that other claims
had entered into the case and that the
Council had thought it best to hold
back Steinerts money until the matters
had been settled.
Vice Chancellor Pitney told Mr.. Min
turn that he had the privilege of apply
ing to have the decree opened, but that
he would have an up hill job to nave the
decree changed as ne had filed bill OF
interpleader
vice-Chancellor Pitney told Mr.. ALBEIT
that he might consider the order but
he would not sign it until next Monday
which would give Mr.. Minturn time Il
prepare affidavits and make any motion
he might decide upon.
Mr.. Minturn said that in the meantime
he would try to get the Council to pay
the claim at its meeting on Wednesday
night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
GRADUATES WERE PHOTOGRAPHED

The sweet girl graduates of the High
School class this year were photographed
tbis morning on the Mercer street steps
of the city Hall by Mr.. G. l.. Wins.
There were some boys, beg pardon, men,
among the group to whom the posing OPP
eratfons were exceedingly trying because
. gang of irreverent small boys stood at
the back of the camera guying them
much to the amusement of the City Han
clerks. who focked to the windows TO
look, not at the pretty girl students OF
course. but at the camera.
.Hey. Jirnmie," sang out youngster
TO one of the graduates, who sported a
rod lie and very high collar, where's de
ribbon in yer hair?D
IAN ready?" said the photographer
emerging from the black cloth covering
the instrument.
"No,y screamed the irrepressible boys
"willie on de yacht up dere wants fan'
- keep quiet, boys, shouted the photo photo
grapher ~ l,e~e now. one, two, lhree-
that's all, they We're looA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
ANNOYED FERRY PASSENGERS.
So Barnes Was Arrested--He Pleads
Guilty and Was Fined.

Wrile drunk last night William Barnes,
thirty-one years old, of No. % Hopkins
avenue, Brooklyn, created a scene in the
p r. r. ferry house at the foot of Ex-
change place. Barnes was very abusive
to the Ferry Master and several passen-
gers who were waiting for a boat for
New York.
Policeman Byrnes, who is detailed at
the ferry house, was summoned and ne
placed Barnes under arrest. On the way
to the Gregory street station Barnes be-
came very abusive. He acted in dis
orderly manner when arra1gned at the
Sergeant's desk This morning when ar
raigned in the FirstCriminal Court Barnes
was very penitent and begged for mercy
Police Justice Nevin refused to listen to
the prisoners excuses and on. his own
confession of being drunk and unable to
care for himself fined him $40.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12

ents not on hand at the arrival OF the
boat, lost no time in asking questions
when they heard that they were safe ana
sound but hurried to the wharf, where
they made a great time over the returned
ores.
Commissioner Edward Barr became
very anxious after his little girls in the
neighborhood of ten o'clock. when he ar
rived home, and was told that his young
sters had not returned from the trip He
went to the wharf to see if he could learn
the cause of the delay.
Ex-Alderman Edward Fry, whose son
was on board, heard the news of the
sighting of the boat and hurried to the
shore.
School Director George F. Witt, another
anxious parent who had spent the night
between the station house and the shore,
lost little time making for the beach,
when he learned of the boats arrival
Great were the scenes when the heavy
eyed youngsters were lifted on shore. one
by one they were lifted from the boat
to the float. Ready arms were waiting
to clasp the dear ones. No time was
lost in tying the boat to the wharf. 1t
took little time to transfer the children
from the boat to Mother Earth
Attendance at the morning service yes
terday was unusually large, but the
music was far below the standard, very
few of the boys being on hand. They
were all at the vespers, however, and
were made heroes.
The story of the all night sail was on
the tongue of almost every Greenviliite
yesterday Everywhere could be heard
gossip regarding the trip
The rector was not at home this morn
ing when a reporter of The News"
called at the rectory on Pearsall avenue.
He had left town for the week.
Commissioner Barr, Alderman Fry and
Director Witt were among the happiest
mortals in Greenville yesterday, and all
bubbled over with praise for the yachts
men who brought their children home
safe and sound.
In addition to those already named the
party consisted of DR.. Kilgore OF Bay
onne and the following children:-Walter
Hay, George Witt, Albert Brickner, Corell
Bartelman. George Dawes. Lester Greville
Leo Franklin, Joseph Ashmore, William
Colbeck. Thomas Hornett. Charles Wes-
ton. William Weston, William Aumack
Raymond Brewer and Norman Fry, choir
boys. and Edith Colbeck. Helen Colbeck
Agnes Colbeck. Melvin Colbeck and Nellie
Rarr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12

the depot in trolley cars and were joined
by the paraders on special trains.
ST Palrick's parishioners went 10
Newark via the Newark and New YORK
Railroad About three hundred members
of ST Patrick's Catholic Church assem-
bled at the church shortly after noon
and marched to the jackson avenue sta
tion. This body went Independent of the
Catholic organizations. Each member
wore a green badge, with the words ST.
Patrick's" in gilt letters thereon. Inc
train conveying the members to the ded1-
cation services left about three O'CLOCK.
The Rev. Father L. c., M. Carroll and
his assistants, Fathers Monahan aA.a
Kehoe. were also in the gathering.
Frank Guilfoyle and Thomas Lane were
the marshals All of the members VINO
assisted at the garden party, concluaeo
Saturday. were cared for by rather Car
roll.
ST Paul of the Cross and st. Nicholas
laymen Joined the North Hudson ana
Hoboken churches and left via. the Della
ware I,ackawanna and Western Rail-
road.
IT is estimated that between seven and
ten thousand men from Hudson county
took part in the great parade IN Newark
that formed in the vicinity OF Military
and Washington Parks.
The ceremonies attending the laying OF
the stone were of most Impressive
character. The stone was laid by the
Right Rev. Bishop Wigger, assisted by
Vicar General O'Connor. Archbishop Cor
rigan was present and accompanied Bish-
op Wigger in the march from the chapei
to the altar site Others who accom-
panied the Bishop were Bishop McDon-
nell of Brooklyn, Bishop Burke OF Al
bany, Bishop McFaul of Trenton, Apbot
Hilary of Newark Mgr. Seton of Jersey
CITY. Mgr. Doane of Newark, Canon
Moynihan of Peoria. and priests OF the
Dominican, st. Benedictine, Capuchin
Jesuit and other orders.
A huge wooden altar marked the site
of the altar Bishop McQuaid of Roch-
ester delivered the sermon, in which ne
paid an eloquent tribute to the memory
of Bishop Bailey. the first Bishop OF the
Diocese.
A feature was the singing of the hymn
'Holy Lord by chorus of one thou
sand voices, accompanied by severa
bands.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
DRY SUNDAY IN H0BOKEN
Prosecutor Erwin's Letter
to Chief Donovan Results
in Police Activity.

1t was dry Sunday in Bohemian Ho-
boken yesterday. At least that is what
the local police claim. The saloons were
supposed to be closed tight, no amuse-
ment of any kind was permitted, and the
only thing which disturbed the serenity
of the Sabbath was baseball game.
The reason for the change was a
notice received by Chief of Police Dono-
van Saturday from Prosecutor Erwin.
The Prosecutor informed the Chief by
letter that he had received numerous
complaints of the fragrant way the law
being violated in Hoboken on Sunday
and that if the police would not take
steps to prevent things from going on
as they were, the Prosecutor himself
would take a hand in the affairs of the
town.
Chief Donovan accordingly issued or
ders to his men, and the saloons and
other places of amusement are dead to
the world all day-via the front door
The side doors were not by any means
Theoretically sealed: but that is another
story, the Hobokenites say.
Prosecutor Erwin, among other things
complained of the Sunday theatre and the
Sunday baseball game in Hoboken. The
only playhouse in town has been closed
for the season the past two weeks, SC
Chief of Police Donovan was moi
troubled on that score. Regarding
the baseball game at the St. Georges
Cricket Grounds the Chief refused to in
terfere, saying that no beer or othel
drinks were sold on the ground. and ht
did not wish to take the responsibility il
his hands of shutting down on the game
T1Q la nm dox N hall c No n ld1
ly defined, and if the Prosecutor wants
games stopped in Hoboken he will hav'
to stop them himself, the Chief says
Hoboken was by no means a deserted
village" yesterday. but shades We're dow
all around and things were more quie
than they usually are. How long such will
be the case remains to be seen. The onl.
ones who appepar to welcome the limo
Vation are the dominies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
cHRIsTINED AT MOTHERS FUNERAL
Mrs. Dawson Buried Today In Wood
lawn Cemetery.

A pathetic scene was witnessed at the
funeral service of Mrs. Margaret E. Dau-
son. at No 706 Garden street, Hoboken,
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dauson was
the wife OF r. A. Dauson, a trustee of the
First PRESBYTERIAN Church. She died last
Thursday after having given birth to a
strong and healthy boy.
The Rev Mr.. Beatty conducted the
funeral services and christened the little
fellow beside his dead mother. naming
him after his father. Richard Allen Dun
son The funeral followed Immediately
after the christening. The remains were
inferred in Woodlawn Cemetery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
STILL WATER.

Especial to "The Jersey City News."l
TRENTON, June II. 1ss9-George and
Thomas McEwan and Lebbeus Ward
were here all day ready to argue the
application for a writ of certiorari to
remove to the Supreme Court for review
the proceedings of the Jersey City au-
thorities in awarding to p H. Flynn the
contract for furnishing Jersey City with
a new water supply The case was set
down with number of others for today,
but up to three o'clock the Court had
not reached the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
PLEADED FOR HER BRuTuL SON

Joseph Connolly, seventeen years old,
of No. 221 MONTGOMERY street. was ar
raigned in the First Criminal Court this
morning charged with beating his aged
mother Mrs Connolly appeared in court
in ptiful condition. He face was badly
bruised She pleaded for her sons re-
lease. Notwithstanding the fact that he
had beaten her in a frightful manner.
Police Justice Nevin refused to listen
to her pleadings, and held tsonnelly in
$500 bail to await the action of the Grand
Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
in HONOR OF MR. FOX.

The Racquet Club last night entertained
Mr.. Michael Fox, brother of John j.
Fox, a popular member of the club. Mr..
Michael Fox is on visit to this coun-
try from ireland, and will remain in this
city about four months. A large crowd
was present last night and pleasant
time was enjoyed William J. Carey was
master of ceremonies. He rendered sew
eral piano selections. There were songs
by John Shields. Richard Buckley, Patr
rick r. Walsh James j. Forde, Richard
Connen and Dennis ]. Smith Refresh
ments were served during the evening
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
Harrnett's Thermomer rtrioal Report
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery" IN
the State Lot owners have expense foE
care of grounds, for fencing. If YOU need
a cemetery lot tand every family needs onel.
YOU will be interested in its beauty and neat5
ness its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payrnent Office in Jersey City. 2S9 Washing1
ton street. over Provident Savings Bank. Tcse-
phone No. sci.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, June 12, 1Ss9.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p. NJ Tuesday For New York City and
vicinity:-Cloudy tonight and Tuesday,
possibly showers tonight: warmer Tues<
day; fresh southerly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
KEPT ON THEIR HATS.

In spite of the prelude alleged to haye
been given by the Rev. Mr.. Mayham OF
Grace Methodist Church, on Tonnele av-
enue, asking the ladies of the congrega-
ton to remove large hats, those essen
tials of dress remained perched on the
ladies heads at the services yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-12
CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS.

James CORDIALLY, twenty-five years oio'
of No. 16n Lexington avenue, New ork'
fell between cars of an Erie freight tram
naar Monmouth street yesterday a1ter-
.e,, md was run over. His left leg
Vas almost severed from the body and ne
vas otherwise badly injured: He was
taken 10 St Francis Hospital