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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
THINKS HE'S MAYOR.
Crank Visits the City Hall
Today and Announces
His Mission.

John Cannon, the demented negro, who
announced six months ago that ''he had
been appointed by the Lord" as Mayor of
Jersey City, again visited the City Hall
this morning.
The Mayors new clerk Dennis Ryan,
was in the outer Office when the visitor,
brushing him aside. entered the private
office of the Mayor. Cannon was accom-
panied by his brother, who found it i'm
possible to restrain him In his desire to
enter the City Hall.
Cannon upon entering the office placed
his hat on the Mayors hat rack and sat
in chair at a table opposite the Mayors 3
desk.
We'll, sir am here according to the
Lords direction said Cannon.
Mayor Hoos recognized his caller and
! remarked
This IS fine day.
'sNever mind the weather. replied Can
non. Il am here to take the office of
Mayor of Jersey City as this is the first
day of May. The Lord has sent me. You
will please pack up and 60"
Cannon then stepped to bookcase and
looked over the Mayors library. Cannon's
brother in the meantime was endeavoIing
to attract his attention to get him cut of
the office without any trouble When
Cannon saw his brother, whom he had
apparently forgotten, he turned to the
Mayor and said
Mr.. Hoos, allow me to introduce my
private secretary
Cannon's brother stepped forward and
whispered to the Mayor that he would
. get an officer. He left the building and
returned with Sergeant Wade of the FRS
precinct police station. who arrested Cam
non.
He was arraignad before Police Justice
Hoos in the First Criminal Court and
committed to await an examination as to
his SANITY
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from the very first moment he had any
idea of their true character.
Dr. Maddox corroborated Mrs. Weath-
erbys assertion about Mrs. Eylers nav
ing stated in Mr.. Fitzgibbon's office that
she was anxious to get the cerkship at
the school for her husband; as did also
Mr. Fitzgibbon, the next witness.
P. j. Fitzgibbon followed and testltied
that one of the Trustees said to Mrs. Ey-
ler "You want Frances Days place for
your husband" Her answer was "A wom-
an cannot be blamed for wanting to do
something for her husband.
Mrs. Eyler objected to Miss Day as IN
competent. Mr.. Parker wrote note de-
manding that she be retained. tlnally
Mrs Eyler said that she would do the
work herself 1t was not until Miss Day
was offered the position by Mrs William
son that the trustees accepted MISS Day
resignation
Mr.. Fitzgibbon asked for detailed
statement Of the work of all the teachers.
When he got this he favored employing
clerk for Mrs. Eyler.
s'It was distinctly understood said the
witness, when the board employed MRS.
Eyler that her husband was 10 nave no
position whatever at the school.
Mr.. Mungle said to the witness, Some
of the witnesses say that the trouble
began when Mrs. Sickels Went to the
seisib .sisbe trouble began, said tne witness,
sswhen Mrs. Eyler came
MANY of the witnesses say" said Mr.
Mungle, THE trouDie pegdh "neh MI ,,
Sickels came
sWell,'' said the witness, signifi-
cantly ''she may have had something 10
do with it,"
The witness said the cells. had been
ordered by the trustees, but the details
were left to the managing trustee. He
thought the cells were all rights as a
bluff. but never expected them to be
used to imprison a girl for two weeks
They were an Improvement upon the
attic dungeon.
During the past few years there was
not time to talk to the girls religiousiy
t d5aGe REQUIRED ,rls all the ting to talk to the
The Board of Trustees were at one
time unit for the dismissal of Mrs.
F,yler and others The matter was re-
considered, however, and the Board con-
ciuded to give her another. chance, hop
ing that she would do better. In doing
this, the witness said, the majority in
favor of dismissal was lost
After the testimony was taken the
Of the committee rooms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
AID ASKED FOR TRUE CHARITY.
st. Johns Bulletin Calls Attention
to Two Good Objects.

These notes are taken from st. Johns
Church .'Bulletin":-
''The Organized Aid Association will
hold sale of new and made over gar
ments for the benefit of the Work Rooms
during the month of May Persons de-
sirous of assisting worthy women, who
ask work rather than aims, are requested
to send donations of clothing to No. $50
Montgomery street. 1t is desirable that
these articles be received as soon as pos
sible in order rnat they may be repaired
at once Upon receipt of card addressed
to office of society at No. 65 Montgomery
street, messenger will call for contribu-
tions.
THE Jr. st. Hilda Guild will give on
Tuesday evening, May s. one of it's enter
tainments. The members would be very
very much pleased if the parish would en-
courage them by being present or at least
buying ticket. In the past, only per-
sonal friends of the Guild have patronized
these performances but as the proceeds,
at this time go toward funiture for the
new building in which the whole church
is interested, a full house istsolicited.'
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McCARTFIY-on Saturday. April 2S. 1900.
Catherine Mccarthy beloved wife OF
the late Timothy Mccarthy, and
daughter of the late jeremiah and
Catherine Long, in SSd year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family
are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral from the residence of her brother
in-law, John Carroll No. 249 Twelfth
street, on Wednesday, May 2, at A NJ:
thence to St. Michaels r. @. Church
where high mass will be offered for the
happy repose of her soul.
SANDBRS-0n Saturday, April 2S, 1900.
in her 18th year. Annie Muriel Sand
ers, eldest daughter of Henry L. and
Annie ]. Sanders.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral service from her late
residence, No. SS6 Fairmount avenue. on
Tuesday May 1, at 8 P. NJ.
Interment at convenience of family.
SMITH-On Monday, April 30, 1900 ex-
Police Officer Nathaniel B. Smith
Relatives, friends and members of
Palisade Council No. 14O, Jr o. U. A NJ.
are invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 10 Boulevard, op-
posite. Wiley street, on Wednesday, May
2, at s P. M
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NIBLETT LEARNS THE ROPES.
New Fire Commissioner Taken On a
Tour of Inspection.

Fire Commissioners John Erickson,
James Hennessey and H. z. Niblett made
a tour of several of the engine houses
Sunday, to introduce the new Commits
sioner to the men and to acquaint him
with the workings of the well equipped
department Commissioner Niblett ex-
pressed himself as being pleased with
what he saw in the course of his journey
about the Heights.
The engine houses were inspected care
fully. The Commissioners were unani-
nous in declaring that the houses needed
repairs badly and that these matters
should be looked after as soon as sufficient
funds were on hand to warrant the ex-
penditure.
No. 10 house, on Halliday street, was
one of the structures the Commissioners
SPOKE of as being the first on the list for
a general overhauling when the work was
begun. The stairway in the rear will be
replaced by an iron spiral staircase. in
order to make reom for another stall-
Three horses will soon be required for the
new engine to be placed in No. 10 on
Wednesday, and the doorways will also
be widened. The ceilings need overhaul
ing, besides many minor details that are
of no pressing consequence.
The men of Nos. 10 and engines are
delighted with the new steamers which
arrived yesterday from Seneca Falls, New
York, and which were manufactured by
the American Engine Company. They
are now at fire headquarters and they will
be tested tomorrow afternoon in a lot Oh
Van Horne street. Four streams Will be
thrown by each apparatus, instead of two.
the force of the present steamers. The
steamers are perfect in every detail. They
cost 81, 500 apiece. No. los engine will go
ito No. 13 in Greenville. There will then
be four emergency engines.
No date has yet been set for the tour OF
the department, which the Commission
ers are to take with the Mayor and Chief
Conway
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BERGEN TO Be JUDGE.
Appointment to Porto Rico
rendered Him Yes
terday.
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ELIZABETH, May l. 19OO-Lawyer
Frank Bergen, whose appointment as
United States Judge in Porto Rico has
been predicted, made a flying visit to
Washington yesterday to confer with the
Senators of New Jersey and with Attorney
General Griggs, and to call upon Presi-
dent Mckinley. Mr.. Bergen called to see
Attorney General Grlggs. had an interview
with President Mckinley and saw Senator
Sewell at the Capitol. He was accom-
panied by Senator John Kean, who has
indorsed him for the position with the
other prominent Jerseymen mentioned.
Mr.. Bergen returned to Elizabeth on the
noon train. He said the position had been
rendered to him and he had it under con-
sideration, and would make known his de-
cision in a few days.
II am favorably disposed toward the
place." said Mr.. Bergen in talking about
it, because the work is in line with
that 1 would like. To be Judge in
Porto Rico when new law code will
have to be established, and the old Span
ish laws adapted in measure to the Am
erican ideas. will be a work that I be-
lieve will afford one very desirable ex-
perience. L have been in doubt as to the
climate, but have been told that it is not
as bad as 1t has been painted. 1 appre-
ciate the honor of having been selected
for the place and if ! decide to accept it,
will go to Porto Rico with the determin-
alton to discharge the duties of the posi-
ton to the best of my ability
Senator Kean is very much gratified
over the tender of the appointment to Mr..
Bergen. He told a correspondent that Mr..
Bergen had strong endorsements and his
friends were urging him to accept the
place.
Those closest to Frank Bergen here say
he has practically made up his mind to
accept the position as Judge in Porto
Rico.
Mrs. Bergen said yesterday afternoon
that she understood her husband could
have the appointment if he would take it,
but the question of climate entered large
ly in his consideration of the matter. If
he went to Porto Rico she and their two
children would have to accompany him,
as Mrs. Bergen by no means would con-
sent to his going there alone.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
.FIRENEN'S CLOSE SHAVE
Engines Just Cleared Big
Hole in CommunipaW
Avenue Bridge.

Several horses and a dozen firemen on
Engines Nos. s, 9 and Is, had a miraculous
escape from a horrible death at the Com
mupipaw avenue coal bridge yesterday
afternoon while responding to small
fire on Van Horn street. Carpenters were
busy replacing the old rotten board that
form the wagon way of the bridge. and
every plank on the south side of the
structure was torn up leaving a big gap
ing hole with the water running beneath,
distance of twenty feet. The iron sup
porting beams that run crosswise were all
that saved the engines, horses and men
from being precipitated into the canal
when the engines came dashing down the
Communpipaw avenue hill at full speed.
A dozen men stood in front of the arer-
ture and waved their arms frantcally to
attract the attention of the drivers. The
shouts of hundred men and boys did
not seem to be any warning to the drivers.
Down the steep grade they came with the
wheels in the trolley tracks and stra ght
over the bridge they went, where place
had been kept secure for the trolley cars.
The wheels on the right side CT the en-
gines were seen to go in the holes. The
iron beams Were so close together that
the wheels were prevented from slipping
furthr. This alone saved the lives of the
men on the three engines, as one went
over the bridge right after the other. The
drivers had presence of mind enough to
keep the horses close to the centre of the
track to prevent them from going into
the canal The patrol wagon, which came
last, was the only rig to go over the op-
posite side of the bridge.
Several prominent citizens commenting
on the closeness of the firemen's escapes,
stated that the police should have noti
fed the fire department of the repairs on
the old bridge. Hundreds of citizens who
stood watching the engines, expected every
moment to see them go crashing into the
canal. 1t is indeed miracle that no in
jury resulted from the accident. Several
firemen jumped from the engines when
they heard the cries of the people.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
FUSIONISTS DEFEATED.
Result of the Union Hill Re-
count-Democrats On Top.


The recount in the Union Hill contest
resulted today in the defat of the Fusion
ticket and the election of the Democratic
ticket. The vote was as follows:-R.
Schlemm, Democrat, 1886; Emil Groth,
Fusion, 912; majority for Schlemm, "a.
Board of Education -Phelan, D., 9SS;
Rersenberger, F., 925; majority for the
Democrat g.
Commissioner of Appeal-Kennel, D.,
1886; Clarke. f., 902; majority for the
Democrat, a.
undmaster-Denning, D.. 949; Sanford
F.. 904; ajority for Democrats, As.
Constables-Saunders and Fehr, Demo-
Gratis, beat their Fusion opponents Dom
nelly and Frehrlen by so majority.
The rejected ballots allowed by the local
Republican board were SO and the dis
puted ballots counted by the local board
are to be passed on by the court were 65.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
PURCHASE E--H0LLER.
Pretty Wedding at St. Johns G. e
L. Church Last Night.

"A pretty wedding occurred at st. John s
German Evangelical Lutheran Church. in
Fairview avenue, last evening, when Miss
Bertha L. Holler, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Holler, of No. 632 Grand
street, was married to Mr.. Arthur T.
Purchase of Asbury Park. The church
was beautifully decorated.
Mr. James Travis of Long Branch was
best man. The bridesmaids were Miss
Annie Holler, a sister of the bride, and
Miss Anna Purchase, a sister of the
groom. Miss Lena Wittpenn was the
maid of honor. The flower girls were Miss
Julia H. Laight of Asbury Park and Miss
Lulu Ohlsen of Brooklyn. The ushers
were Messrs. Joseph Craig of this city,
William Schumanwede of New York and
Albert Robbins of Stranton, N. Y.
The bride wore gown of peau de sole,
with lace applique on nevisse net. Her
veil was fastened by a diamond sun
burst, the gift of the groom. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Gott-
iieb i Andrea. A reception took place at
the residence of the brides parents,
which was artistically decorated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
PHILANTHROPIC WOMEN.
Successful Season Concluded
With Salmagundi Party
Yesterday.

A very pleasant afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. James Erwin, No. 81 Cliff
ton place, concluded the season OF the
Woman's Club Philanthropic Department.
A short business session opened the meet
ing at two o'clock, when the matter OF
a programme for next year was dis
cussed, it being eventually decided to take
up miscellaneous programme on "The
Improvement of the Condition of rne
Poor" 1T will consist of papers on the
subject every month"; with sewing and
other works of philanthropy in between
every other week. The meetings will oc-
cur fortnightly.
At the conclusion of the business meet
ing the social commenced. 1t was
Salmagundf party, consisting of seven
tables at each of which different game
was played. Checkers, dominos, old
maid and all kinds Of games favorites
with children, were in progress, the
players moving from one table to the
other, as in euchre. This continued for
eleven rounds, at the end of which five
prizes were distributed
Miss Mary Abercombe Haight won a
handsome hand painted placque; Mrs.
Thomas, another PLAGUE; Mrs. Charles
Van Keuren, g Wedgewood puff box, and
Mrs. Krugler pretty match safe. The
consolation prize, a lady's hat brush was
won by Mrs. Charles Browne.
Following the game refreshments were
served and the ladies chatted merrily till
nearly supper time. when they dispersed
to meet again next fall
Among those present were re:-Mrs. James
Erwin. Mrs. A. j. Newbury, Miss A. D.
Fuller, Mrs. P. S. Van Winkle, Mrs. Ed
Van Winkle Mrs. Charles Van Keuren,
Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Held Mrs. Gluck, Mrs.
Bush, Mrs. Malsted, Miss McKain, Mrs.
Brice Collard, Mrs. E. F. Britton, Mrs
Louis Apgar, Mrs. Hornblower, Mrs
Cunning, Mrs. Louise Fisk, Mrs. Charles
Rrownne, Miss Haight Mrs. Mount,
Mrs. Charles Muller, Mrs. Charles Gray,
Miss Coffin, Mrs. John Anness, Miss Bar
low Mrs. Krugler, Miss L. Fuller. Mrs. A.
O. Thomas
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
THE PROFIT IN BEER.
Interesting Testimony In the
Rupert Brewery Hurley
Case.

Vice Chancellor Pitney, in the Court of
Chancery, yesterday afternoon continued
the hearing of the case of the Jacob Rup-
pert Brewing Company against Bridget
Hurley of Hoboken. The company has
filed a bill against Mrs. Thurley TO have
set aside a conveyance whereby Michael
Hurley, her husband, conveyed to her
property at Thirteenth and Clinton
streets, Hoboken. Hurley ran saloon
on the property in his own name and
everything indicated that he owned the
property The Rupert Company trusted
him for beer until he owed it over $2500,
and then when he refused to pay the
company obtained Judgment against him.
Execution was issued and when the
Sheriff went to levy on the property he
was told that it belonged to Mrs. Hur-
ley.
At previous hearing, held two weeks
ago, Mrs. Hurley went on the stand and
told how she had bought the property
from her husband, paying him therefor
81, 200. She also told how she had saved
the money in order that her sons might
receive an education. AT one time she
said she ran barber shop. in HoSoken
from the proceeds of which she saved a
considerable sum- She said that al
though the license to the Clinton street
saloon was in her husbands name, it was
her property, and her son managed it
for her.
At yesterdays hearing Hurley was a
witness and he corroborated the testimo-
ny given by his wife on the previous
hearing as to the manner in which she
cavad oer ruouev and hnt1pht the nronerfv
from him. He said that he did nothing
while his wife was working and saving
her money and taking care of him. This
caused Vice Chancellor Pitney to cast
upon the imperturbable saloon keeper
one of his most withering glances, and
he made a remark about Mr. Hurley 5
manhood which would have made many
another man vince.
Another interesting witness was Joseph
Gantz, the agent for the brewery, whose
testimony deeply interested the Vice
Chancellor. He told of the price of beer,
the terms on which it was sold, and the
profits derived therefrom The retailer,
he said, made 81 profit on half barrel.
The case went over until next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY.
Edwin w. Fay of This City Among
the Number.
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TRENTON, May l, 190O-Judge Kirk
patrick in the United States Insolvency
Court. granted four discharges yesterday,
including one local bankrupt. Theodore
r. Rue. of this city, who had been in the
tolls for MANY months undergoing a series
of examinations and investigations into
his business affairs, was among the for
tunate ones, and the. others were:-
Herman Kruse, of Long Branch; Edward
NJ. Kellar, of Paterson, and Edwin w.
Fry, of Jersey City.
The Court in addition to naming the
above dismissals, ordered rules to show
cause why the following bankrupts
should not be discharged ERNEST Busse,
of Elizabethport; Edward NJ Smack, of
Morristown; James H. Sheppard & Son,
of Asbury Park and Lewis Rehmean,
Of Newark.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
TEACHERS THANK THE NEWS
Support Given the Salary Bill
Appreciated.
Jersey city. April 90. 1soo.

Jersey City. April 80, 1900.
To the Editor of THE Jersey City News: :
AT a meeting held in School No. l, the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted by the teachers of Jersey City
That we, the Public School teachers
of Jersey City desire to thank sHThs
Jersey City News for the cordial in
terest and support given to the Teach
ers Salary Bill through all the
stages of it's progress, to the final
referendum. The bill had no partisan
or political feature and was advocated
only on its merits, but it's justice and
merits could not have been understood
and appreciated by the citizens as
whole, without the aid of the press.
The teachers are also grateful to the
various clubs, whose voluntary en-
dorsement was invaluable.
Last, but not least, to all who by
their votes, made the bill effective. the
teachers feel greatly indebted and will
endeayor to show their appreciation
by increased devotion to their work
L. A. Goodenough, ]. ]. Hopkins.
g A. Hoyt, Julia Mipihan, Mrs
Susan Marvin, Jennie M. Frost, Clara
McCarter, Mary Dugan, Maggie
Wheelihan, Annie Armstrong, Anna
Wittpen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
LOVE ON THE TAX BOARD.
Lippineott Gives In and Names Him
This Morning.

The long contest between James III.
Love and David w. Lawrence for mem
bership in the County Board for the
Equalization of Taxes, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Garret D. Van
Reipen, was ended this morning by the
appointment of Mr.. Love- The appoint
ment is made by the Court OF Common
Pleas.
Justice Lippincott favored Mr.. Law
renee and Judge Blair preferred Mr..
Love- Justice Lippincott announced this
morning that Mr.. Love would succeed
Mr.. Van Reipen and that William q.
Hamilton, whose term Is about to expire,
wiIl succeed himself for another term.
Mr.. Hamilton is City Clerk of Bayonne.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
LAW FIRM DISSOLVED.

The law firm of Hayes and Lambert,
with offices in the Prudential Building
Broad street, Newark, dissolve by mutual
consent today.
Mr.. Howard w. Hayes will continue the
practice of law in the offices now occu-
pied by the firm in the Prudential Build
ing, No. 765 Broad street. Mr.. George H.
Lambert and Mr. Charles H. Stewart will
open law offices at Rooms "a to SO in the
Telephone Building, No. 16O Market street,
Newark, under the firm name Lambert &
NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
/. BALzER ACQUITTED.
Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of Poi
souiug Hit.

The jury in the case of Henry Balzer,
who was tried in the General Sessions
Court for the alleged poisoning of Chris
tian Hit, fellow workman, at the
Mutual Chemical Company's works in
West Bergen, on December 10, last year,
acquitted him yesterday afternoon. A
strong circumstantial case was made out
against Balzer. Testimony was produced
that Balzer had threatened Hit and
August Zabowski.
The next night poisonous substance.
consisting of chemical compound used
in the factory, was put in Hits tea in
the factory and after drinking 1t Hit was
seized with violent pains and profuse
vomiting. 1t was the vomiting that saved
his life Former Judge Hudspeth made a
strong appeal for the defendant and sue
ceeded in saving him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
COMMERCIALS NEW BUILDING.

Work on the new building of the Com
nnercial Trust Company on the site of the
old Taylor's Hotel is progressing at a
lively rate. Two pile drivers were. at work
this morning driving down the big sticks
for the foundation of the new structure
This part Of the work it is expected win
be finished this week and then the ma
sons and bricklayers will start in. Cur
iolls people on their way to and from New
York stopped this morning and watched
the pile drivers at work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-01
HoBoKEN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Music lovers among the boys of the
Hoboken High. School have organized a
union and named it st. Alban's Orchestra.
Professor William Sanders well known
enthusiast and accomplished musician, is
training the young men, who are making
great progress. The orchestra, which is
composed of thirteen pieces, will give a
concert in Trinity Hall Friday evening.