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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
CAR RAN AWAY.
Trolley No. 446 Lost Con-
troll of Brakes and Ran
Into Cemetery.
MRS. PRYOR BADLY HURT
She Attempted to Get Off and
Was Thrown Sent to
st. Francis's.

About twenty passengers on Mont
gomery street trolley car had the most
exciting experience of their lives shortly
after one O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
when the car ran wild down the Mont
gomery street hill, toward West SIDE
avenue. The car dashed down the steep
grade at the rate of almost mile
minute for a distance of two nunoreo
wards. 1t finally landed in the west Sioe
Avenue Cemetery after leaving the tracks
at the curve, crossing the street and side
walk and crashing through the big Wnlte
board fence.
Every passenger was pretty well shaken
up and one Mrs. Pryor, of NO. SO6 seventh
street. lies in st. Francis Hospital, suHer-
ing from several severe cuts ana Druises-
She attempted to get off the runaway
car before it struck the CURVE and IN 40
ing so. was thrown violently from the rear
nlatform to the pavement. She was pick
ed up and carried in room OF hotei
nearby and cared for until the ambulance
arrived.
Other passengers were slightly bruised
ab,,t none seriously enough to necessitate
their removal to the hospital. Many OF
the men, however, sought stlmuiants 70
ouiet their nerves after the excitement.
Motorman George Meyer was IN charge
of car No. 446, which left the terminal
at Bergen avenue and Montgomery street
about l2:45, and William Jackson was the
conductor The car worked all rlght uh-
til the Boulevard was reached and theh
the brake refused to act properly. Ihe
length of the hill is about three hundred
yards.
The car with its load of human freight
went on down the hill for about two nun
dred feet when the brake refused to work.
Never tried in vain to break up the speed
of the car, which increased with every
revolution ofthe big wheels
Faster and faster went the motor, until
the passengers realizing that all was not
right shouted that the car was running
away. More shouts followed and several
in their excitement attempted to get on
the car to escape injury
The conductor however, prevented any
from jumping to the street. Mrs. Pryor,
who finally got out on the rear platform,
was thrown to the street when the car
hit the curve with the speed OF rail-
road train.
When the car struck the curve, It's
momentum carried it across the street
over the sidewalk, into the cemetery.
The passengers were huddled up IN
corner of the car, but all escaped serl-
Gus injury. The motorman stuck to ms
post and got off uninjured.
After the excitement had died down.
the passengers boarded another car that
came along a few minutes later the
wrecking car replaced the car on the
track later in the afternoon.
Mrs. Pryor is in danger from ner rougn
oynarience. She has an ugly cut over the
right eye and is otherwise bruised
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
MULES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
A Consignment of Fifty Raised 6
Rumpus in Exchange Place.

The British Government indirectly
raised great rumpus in Exchange place
this afternoon. About 1.S0 o'clock fifty
as ornery mules as ever traversed an
Alabama cotton field came trottfng down
Montgomery street and ran into the large
paved open space in front of the Brook
iyn Annex ferry. The animals came from
Bishops mule yard and were driven
through the street in the usual manner
without halter or harness. They had
been purchased by representative of the
English Government and were on their
way to Brooklyn to take steamer for
the seat of war in South Africa
There was no boat in the slip when
these latest recruits for the British Army
arrived at the ferry and while waiting
to get through the gates they became
reStive.
Moreover, the crowd of newsboys who
gathered about and made all sorts or re-
marks about them did not add to the
eouanfmity Finally one fine specimen OF
Young mulefesh broke, lost and ran up
Exchange place. followed by the news
bows. who yelled at him like as many
yoi1ng Indians One of the men in charge
of the consignment caught the animal be-
fore he had gone far, and in short time
all were safely on the annex boat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
KELLY ASSOCIATION BALL.
Large Crowd Attended the Kecep-
tion at Imperial Hall.

The John F. Kelly Association,
popular social organization of the Fifth
ward. held its second ball last evening, at
Tmnerial Music Hall. The grand march
was one of the features of the event. 1t
was led by the standard bearer, Mr.. John
II. Kelly and Miss Mamie Poynton. MISS
Poynton was presented with a horseshoe
of flowers, and Miss Annie O'Leary cap
tured a baket of handsome roses for wear
ing the fanciest costume.
Among those present wo took part IN
the march were:-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
MdCabe. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mr..
Mark NJ Pagan, Mr.. Thomas P. Nc
Manus Miss Susie Fullerton, William Gal
lager. Miss Mamie McGurk, Mr.. James
Coyne, Mr.. P. Murphy. Miss Mamie
James Carlin, Miss Katie
Murphy, Miss Susie Gallagher, Miss Kate
Curran Henry c. Ehrgott, Miss Katie
Ehrgott, George Mattill, Miss Mattil,
John Mcclellan, Miss Mamie Croswell,
Adam Ruby, Miss Katie Croswell, Mr.
Hugh Gallagher, Miss Anie O'Leary, John
Kaiser, Miss Flora Gray, Mr.. James
O1Leary, Miss Mamie May, John Shafer,
Miss Bertha Champiltu, James NJ Con-
molly, Miss Mamie Burke, Bernard Nc
iNally. Miss Katie Hines, Patrick Mooney
and John Schanalin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
SUED FOR CLUB DUES.
Newark Boat Club Tries to Recover
Sl2 From Former Member.

The suit of the Newark Bay Boat Club
of Bayonne against L. S. Kellog to re-
cover $12 dues was in the Common Pleas
Court yesterday on appeal Mr.. Kellog
was sued in justice of the peace court
in Bayonne two months ago and judg-
ment was given against him.
Lucius c. Higgins testified yesterday
that he was Recording Secretary of the
club from January 1, 1892, to December 81,
1896 He produced the minutes of a meet
ing held on September 4, 1894, at which a
constitution and bylaws We're adopted
Section 2, article 10 of the constitution
provides that the initiation fee shall be
$40 and the annual dues $24, payable quar-
terly. Mr.. Kellogg neglected to pay his
dues for two quarters. His name and the
amount due were posted as required by
the constitution and at the end OF the
third quarter the president suspended
him in accordance with the provisions OF
the constitution.
E. D. w Snyder, of 65 West Thirty
fifth street, Bayonne, treasurer of the
club and one of the trustees, testified to
MFR. kellogg Indebtedness and Suspension:
1t seemed that Kellogg became mlHed at
being suspended and refused to pay any
thing. The only defence put in was tnat
Mr.. Kellugg's membership and suspension
had not been properly proved. Judge
Blair reserved decision.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
APPEAL FOR JUDeEaEHI
Bowe Refuses to Pay Contractors for
Carrying iWater.

An appeal of James J. Bowe OF Union
Hill from a judgment rendered against
him in a suit of Thomas De Riso and MS
partner Emil Marino, which was tried be-
fore justice of the peace, was tried In
the Commons Pleas Court yesterday ar
ternoon. De Riso and Marino are IN the
business of digging out cellars and build
ing foundations for houses. Bowe maze
verbal contract with them to dig eel
lar and build a foundation in Bergenwooo
When they presented their bill BoWe
found an item of SO for carrying water
from a well and as that was not IN the
contract he refused pay it. holding tna1
the contractors should furnish the water
at their own expense. Mr.. Bowe also
discovered that the foundation encroached
about an inch on another mans land and
he was obliged to pay sS5 to the owner Of
the land. Mr.. Bowe therefore deducted <zo
from the bill and was sued for it.
The plaintiffs contended that Mr.. Bowe
agreed to pay for carrying the water and
that the foundation was built exactly on
the lines marked out. Judge Blair re-
served decision. Warne Smythe appear
ed for the appellant and Albert Leuly for
the appellee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

twelve O'Clock he was standing IN front u
a barber shop in Payonia avenue LOOKING
for the officer, who was due at that time
He saw Reddy coming toward him and
turned around for a moment. He was IN
civilians dress at the time. When he
turned to speak to the officer he was as
tonished to find that Reddy had disap-
peared. He located Reddy in the vacant
store at No. 200 Pavonia avenue. The
Captain said fifty minutes later he walked
into the store and came upon Reddy, who
was seated in chair talking to Joseph
Lyons, the janitor of the building.
Reddy had Counselor McCartin to de-
fend him. He also had Lyons to testify
in his behalf. Reddy answered the charge
by saying that Lyons called him into the
store to ask him questions regarding the
best method of obtaining the closest po-
lice attention for the store, as there was q
great deal of valuable property stored
there, and he and the people in the mouse
were fearful of burglars.
The Board held that such 1nformaIlon
could be obtained and given In consldef-
ably less than fifty minutes. Reddy de-
MED that he was in the store that length
of time, but was not positive just how
long he was there.
Lyons said that in his opinion the officer
was in the store not more than nIleeH
minutes. ne dOIultlSu, liOWCNCAf tie~A -
left the store for a time to go TO
neighboring store and when he returned the
officer was still there. How long he was
away from the store the witness did NOT
know.
Counselor McCartin moved for dis
missal of the charge on the ground that
Reddy was in the store only on ponce
business. The Board paid attention to the
lack of positive statements as to the time
of Reddy and his witness and the posi-
tive evidence of Captain Kelly.
In rendering the Boards decision Presi-
dent McGill said that the Commissioners
had found him guilty and that there were
absolutely no extenuating circumstances
so that it was the Boards duty to dis
miss him from the service.
Thomas Lynch and John Glynn, chance
men of the third class who were recently
appointed, were found talking together at
the corner of Jersey avenue and Twelfth
street on January q at 1145 O'Clock. Cap
tain Kelly could find neither of the Off
GERS on their posts and he came upon
them unexpectedly while they We're con-
versing. When asked why they We're not
covering their posts properly they had
nothing to say Captain Kelly caused
laugh at the trial by repeating what he
told the mem
siI'll bring you before the Commission
ers and let the President prescribe for
you"
Captain and smiled broadly. The men
were dismissed from the force.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
ANOTHER SHAKE UP.
Police Inspector Archibold
Transfers Captains, Ser
geants and Detec-
tiVes.

Inspector of Police Samuel Archibold
has made several important changes in
the department. The changes affect al
most every precinct in the city. They
were made for the good of the service
Three captains were transferred. Charles
Cox leaves the Fourth and goes to take
command of the Seventh Precinct. Cap
tain McKaig, who took the Seventh Pre-
cinct in the last shift; again moves. ffe
goes to the Third and Captain Fred. Far
rier goes to the Fourth from the Third.
OF the sergeants the most talked of
change is that which takes Nicholas Top
pin from the First Precinct to preside
over the desk at the Second, where he
will be under Captain Kelly. Sergeant
Charles w. Harrington leaves Headquar-
ters for duty at the Fourth Precinct sta
ton. A change in the detective corps that
meets with much approval is that which
brings August Hottie from the Fourth
Precinct, where he has done excellent
work for many years, to Headquarters.
The order announcing the changes is
No. Is, and is as follows:-
Headquarters Jersey City Police
Department.
Jersey City, February. 10, 1900.
The following transfers are hereby Or
dered to take effect tomorrow morning at
clock and assignments made:-
Captains-Charles H. Cox from Fourth
to Seventh Precinct. Captain Archibald
McKaig from Seventh to Third Precinct
CAPTAIN Fred. I. Farrier from Third to
Fourth Precinct.
Sergeants-Robert Miller from Tnrd 70
First precinct; Samuel Craig, from Fifth
to First precinct; Charles Haag, from
Second to First precinct; Theodore A. Sol
ornon. from Fourth to First precinct;
Thomas Howell from First to Third pre-
cinct: Fred Hellmer, First to Fifth pre-
cinct: Nicholas Toppin, First to Second
precinct: c. W. Harrington, from Head
Quarters to Fourth precinct; John Kelly,
First to Headquarters.
Detectives-George w. douglass from
sixth to Second; Robert D. Bumsted,
from Second to Sixth precinct; Augustus
A. Hottie, from Fourth to Headquarters.
Roundsmen-William G. Mackey. from
from Fifth to First precinct William
Higgins. from First to Third precinct;
William Brendt, from First to sixth pre-
cinct; John D. Jackson, from seventh 10
Fifth precinct. e
Patrol drivers-William Woiyerton, from
Second to First precinct; Ihomas Dooiey,
from First to Fourth precinct
ancemen-Michael Dundon, from
Fourth to First Precinct; George A. san
ders from Fifth to First.
Observation-Disclosures James kellt'
from First precinct to patrol driver, sec
ond precinct; John Egan, to patrol du-
ty; Patrol Edward Harrigan, from
Fourth precinct to house duty at the sec
ond precinct; Patrolman Patrick ). Heliiy
~ P SAMTrTET, ARCHIBOLD.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
PRAISED BY TIE DIRECTORS.
Mr.. Robert S. Ross Receiver Flat
tering Tribute From Third Nat Bank

The directors of the Third National
Bank today sent gold watch and an
engraved set of resolutions to Mr.. Robert
s. Ross, Vice President of the CONNER
cial Trust Company. who was formerly
cashier of the bank. The watch was a
very handsome one, bearing on its face
the monogram "R. s. r." and on the
back 1T N. B." On the inside of the
case was engraved
Presented to Robert S. Ross by the
a token of their esteem and apprecia-
ton of his services from May l, 1887, to
January l, 1907
The resolutions are bound in morocco
and are a fine specimen of the cali
graphist's art. They run as follows:-
Whereas, The undersigned committee,
appointed to express the wishes of the
Board of Directors of the Bank on the
resignation of Mr. Robert S. Ross, late
cashier, do report the following
'sResolved, That Mr.. Robert S. Ross,
having by his resignation of the position
of cashier, severed the relations which
have existed with this bank from its
inception, the Board of Directors do here
by manifest their appreciation of his val
liable services and bear testimony to his
unfailing devotion to the interests of the
bank, to his uniform courtesy to all with
whom his position brought him in con-
tact, express their regret at the loss of
so valuable an official, extending to him
their best wishes for his complete sue
cess in the future"
1t was signed by ]. D. Carscalen, P. G.
Van Zandt, A. @. Garretson, F. j. Mat
thews, H. H. Farrier, Henry Lembeck, O..
H. Perry, D. Mclaughlin. c. B. Van
Dyke and D. E. Cleary.
Mr.. Ross is receiving the congratula-
tions of his friends today on the signal
honor conferred
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
sT.PETER's soDALITy SOCIAL
Delightful Time Spent Last Evening
BY the Young People.

The monthly sociable of the Young Mems
and Ladies Sodality connected with St.
Peters Roman Catholic Church, was held
last evening, in st. Peters New Hall on
York street. The sodality started these
sociables about two months ago. They
have become quite a fad with the young
people. The evening is spent in dancing
and an impromptu programme is render
ed. The attendance last evening was
much larger than before. The balconies
were well filled with people who came to
witness the entertainment and dancing.
The energetic committee under the
craftsmanship of Miss Katie Salmon, ar
ranged an excellent programme which
was thoroughly appreciated by all
present. Mr.. William McKenna opened
it with a well rendered piano solo. Mr..
Frederick Gapp, Miss McTague, George
Siebert, Miss Anderson, Mr.. Blanchard
and Mr.. Walter Milton, sang solos.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
BYRNE WON HIS SUIT.
This Time Twelve Men Side With
the Obstinate Juror.

The jury in the, suit of Lewis Max
against Contractor Henry Byrne, which
was tried in the Circuit Court yesterday,
gave a verdict for the defendant. Max s
wagon loaded with glass. was standing in
front of his place of business in Mont
gomery street and Max was on the wagon.
One Of Byrne's wagons which had been
collecting ashes, collided with Maxs $
wagon and Jared it to such an exten that
Max fell off,
Max contended that his squll was al
most fractured and that he was per-
manently injured. The defence insisted
that the plaintiff had only received a
slight scalp wound. The defence also
showed that the collision was purely ac-
cidental The driver of the cart tried to
pull out but the wheel struck the car
track and forced the ash cart against
Max's wagon. The suit was forgthe mod
est sum of $4,000
The suit was tried once before Eleven
Jurors desired to give Max damages but
one held ont for Byrne.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
GRACE CHURCH SUPPER.
Delicious Repsst Served BY the
Young Peoples Guild Last Night.

The Young Peoples Guild of Grace
Protestant Episcopal Church, Erie and
Second streets, held it's seventh annual
supper last evening in the parish hall on
Erie street. The interior of the hall was
beautifully decorated with the Guilds $
colors and American flags, making very
pretty appearance. In the centre of the
hall was long table with covers set for
sixty people 1t was Illuminated by can
was praised by all for the excellent sup
per furnished. Mr.. F. Williams sang and
recited, and Mr.. William Redfearn sang
ASLEEP in the Deep" Addresses We're
made by the Rev. George S. Bennitt, Mr..
Bower, Mr.. D. l.. Decker, F. Goetschins,
Anton Christensen, HI. Terwilliger and
Robert Ferrier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
HIGGINS LIKES COURT ROOM.

Clerk Frank Higgins of the First Grim
ina1 Court was one of the most enthusi-
astic admirers of the newly furnished
court room in which cases were heard
this morning for the first time in three
weeks.
How do you like the court room now?''
he was asked.
'Why, it is the best room I have been
in in long time. I would like to stay
here for three years."
The point of the joke was caught like a
flash by the officials about the genial
Clerk, and his remark was received with
applause and laughter.
The official terms of Police Justice Potts
and his clerk, Mr.. Higgins, expire in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
BEDELL's MILL DESTROYED
Ex-Finance Commissioner Says 1t
Won't Hamper His Supply.

[specialNto '4The Jersey City News."1
BRADFORD, Pa, Feb. Is, 1sOO.-The
kindling wood factory of Bedell & Grouse
was totally destroyed by fire yesterday,
and the loss is estimated beyond $4,000.
Ex-Finance Commissioner Alva A Be-
dell of Jersey City is the senior partner of
the concern, and he was seen today re-
specting his loss. He said
1.-The factory has not been in use for
over year, and its loss will not interfere
with my supply to the trade. ] have two
other mills, the output from which l will
be able to take care of all my customers.
These two mills will give me continuous
supply and there will be no fear of any
all.r
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
LAFAYETTE REFORMED LIBRARY.

A short meeting of the teachers OF the
Lafayette Reformed Church was held last
evening Mr.. Harry Louderbock, the for
mer librarian of the Sunday-school, made
a final report on the condition of the
library. He stated that it was well stock
ed with good books and that many inter-
esting volumes had been added in the
wear. Mr.. Leonard Rakes succeeds Mr..
/ Innderhock as librarian.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
NATIONAL LEAD coMpANY's ELECTION

At the annual meeting of the National
Lead Company. held at it's office in this
city this morning, the following officers
were lected:-President, L. A. Cole; first
vice president, F. w. Rockwell; second
vice president, J. A. Stevens; treasurer. J.
L. McBirney; assistant treasurer, F. r.
Fortmeyer; secretary, Charles Dawson;
assistant secretary, John B. Frothing
ham. Directors-J. A. Stevens, ]. L. Nc
Birney, A. P. Thompson, and R. r. Col
gate The directors met in New York
previous to the Jersey City meeting and
declared the usual quarterly dividend of
IL per cent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
EMBEzzLED PACKAGES OF JEWELRY

John J. Bloom, who had been in the EN-.
ploy of the Adams Express Company for
twenty-six years, and whose honesty mao
never been questioned, was arraigneo IN
the Special Sessions Court this morning
to plead to an Indictment for emoezzie-
ment The company had been missing
valuable packages of jeweiry and Detee-
tive Larkins caught Bloom in the act OF
secreting a package, the value OF wnicn
is fixed at SIS. Bloom pleaded not guiity
and furnished $500 cash bail to appear 1or
trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
LAWYERS DINNER TONIGHT.

The Hudson County Bar Association
win hold it's annual dinner tonight at the
Hotel Washington. The President OF the
association, Mr.. James B. Vredenburgh,
win preside, and the speakers are Justice
Gilbert Collins, Circuit Judge F. j..
Swayze. ex-Judge Howard Carrow Of
Camden. r. p McDermott of Freehold
and Col. Chas w Fuller of Bayonne. The
Dinner Committee consists of L. M. Gar
rison. P. +. Cook, A. c. Wall, E. A. Lewis
and r. j. Wortendyke.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

The report of the City Hospital for last
year was received last night by the Police
Board, The report said there were 7S
patients in January, 1899. In the year 1853
were admitted, making a total of 42.
121 were discharged as cured and 20 were
discharged as improved. The number sent
to county institutions was L. Fifteen
deaths have occurred and there are re-
naming "a
In the dispensary department there were
As surgical cases and zl5 medicine. In all
2.104 prescriptions were filled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
WHITE ASSOCIATIONS BALL.
Popularity Of the Alderman Demons
strated Last Night.

The Edward White Association, named
after Alderman White of the Eleventh
ward, held its annual ball at Pohlmann's $
last evening. The popularity of the AL
derman was demonstrated by the un-
usually large number of people who at
tended the affair. Among these were a
number of politicians, including Street
and Water Commissioners Nolan and
Hauck, Surrogate James T. Lillis and AL
dermen 10th and Cookson of the Twelfth
ward and August Menge of the Eleventh
ward
The Martin Wildcat Association attend
ed in a body and the Summit Fife and
Drum Corps gave an exhibition drill
Standard Bearer White led the grand
march with Miss Moylan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
ARLINGTON CEmET ERx

.be State. Lot owners have no expense xoe
care of grounds, nor for fencing. II you need
a cemetery lot (and every family neeos onel,
11sss its moderate prices and easy terms OF
nayment Office In Jersev City 2Ss Wasnins-
TON street, over Provident Savings Bank Teis-
nhnne No 521.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
ToNlGHTs EVENTS.

Little Lord Fauntleroy.- at the Acad-
eiss Sam - Devere's 1 On Company at the Bon
iPI Election. ai'sa Company H. Fourth Regiment.
Minstrel show by Cooks Company At
the Jesey City Club c..-
Entertainment, New Jersey jubilee sing
ers. Bergen reformed Church.
81 John's Institute Gymnasius Class al
ST Johns Episcopal Church.
Dinner, Bar Association, Hotel WASH
fnofon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
EARRIER PACKED HIS MUSEUM.

Police Captain Farrier this morning
packed up his museum" at the Oakland
avenue police station preparatory to
transferring it to the Communipaw avenue
station. ssDewey'' the sky TERROR which
the Captain took in as a waif dog on
christmas Eve last goes along with the