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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
NEWS OF THE LAB0RNORLD
Many Items Of Interest to
Jersey City Work
ingmen.

Charles Meehan, executive delegate Of
Lathers' local Union No. 1, is the latest
candidate in the field for Business Agent
of the Building Trades Council.
Notification of the nomination Of Nee
han by the industry he represents, and
Frank R. Vreeland of the Carpenters
District Council, was received at last
nights meeting of the Executive Board of
the Building Trades Council at Council
Hall, No. IL Hoboken avenue, last night.
The following delegates were present at
the meeting -CenRoaly, plasterers; Nee
ham, fathers; Conroy, carpeHters4 LAWN.
laborers; King, electricians, Farrell,
plumbers. and Kortz, painters.
1t was resolved that each candidate
procure printed ballots for tonight's cleo
tion. 1t is expected that almost every
industry will have a candidate in the
field tonight.
Business Agent Thomas F. Cenroy re-
fused to state whether crinet he would
be a candidate for reelection. 1t is sur
missed that he favors one of the other
nominees who, he believes will continue
the conservative policy which he has
pursued for the last three years.
By direction of the executive board
Business Agent Conroy will teday eail off
all the union men employed at repairing
No. engine house at Summit ID st.
Pauls avenues. This step wiz .e taken
in sympathy with the Sts jed Metal
Ceiling Workers of New York, frem whom
communication was received stating
that nen-union men of their industry were
at work on the building.
Bayonne is the only part of the county
in which the union wage rate of $2z5 is
not operative. When the increase was
made in other sections year ago the
Bayonne local of the trade was toe weak
numerically to insist on the rate then
established. Since, however they have
grown considerably, and at last nights
meeting of the District Council of Paint
ers at Council Hall. No. IL Hoboken ave.
nue., a formal notification that the rate
of wages prevalent in other places would
be insisted on by the Bayonne painters
after April 1, was received and filed.
A communication was read from C. 3.
Cronham, of No. 26S Washington street,
stating that his shop, which has hitherto
been non-union, after April next would
employ none but union labor.
1t was also announced that the shop Of
Bergman Brothers. of North Hudson,
which has hitherto been non-union, had
been Strengthened out.
The trade generally was reported good.
The report of the New York delegate
was to the effect that at the next meet
ing of the District Council of the trade in
that city, new business agent would be
elected. 1s.ssSt5
A special meeting of Plumbers' Local
No, IA to take action on the denand for
an increase to $3.50 day. which becomes
operative on April l. will be held at Ceun-
ell Hall, Thursday night.
AT the last meeting of Painters Local
Union No. So it was resolved to hereaftes
publish all calls for meetingsrin the news
papers instead of sending postal cards to
members as heretofore.
Recording Secretary William E. Ward,
Jr., Of the Building Trades Council, is
confined to his home at Griffith street.
suffering from a severe attack of pleur1sys
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
SOME SMALL FIRES.

A slight fire occurred yesterday in the
frame building, No. Il Thorn street, occu-
pied by Joseph Young and family and
owned by John Reilly, of No. Al Manhas-
tan avenue. The origin of the fire is un-
known. 1t was extinguished by No. IL
Engine Company.
Shortly after five o'clock this morning
fire broke out in the two story frame
building No. 35 Montrese avenue, occupied
by Louis De Forge and family, and own
ed by Edward ]. Murphy, of No. So Carl
ton avenue. The cause of the fire is un-
known.
Fire box No. 431 was pulled by citizen
last night for fire in the saloon of
Thomas Mccain, No. 513 Newark avenue
The fire was caused by Lawrence Gaffney
throwing lighted newspaper on an ,ex-
celsior mattress in the toilet room. The
damage was considerable. The property
I is owned by the Callahan estate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
DOESN'T AFFECT BARKER
Prosecutor Erwin Says
Francis Law Has
Nothing to Do
With the Trial.

Prosecutor James S. Erwin sustains the
contention of ex-Prosecutor Elvin w.
Crane, of Essex County, that the passage
of Senator Franeiss bill increasing the
penalties for atrocious assault and bat
terry with intent to kill will have no effect
on the trial of Thomas G. Barker, the
would-be slayer of the Rev. John kellar
of Arlington.
Mr.. Erwin agrees with Mr.. Crane that
the Baker case is fully covered by section
2S, chapter 25 of the General Statutes. He
admits that theFrancis act is ex-post
facto as to the Arlington shooting affray-
but insists that the trial will take place
as if no such law had ever been passed.
There are many lawyers who disagree
with this view, however, and still contend
that simple assault and battery is the
only crime of which Barker can be con-
victed.
In an interview given to a News re-
porter this morning, Prosecutor Erwin,
who will try the case against Barker,
said
sit is surprising to me that some of my
legal friends, if correctly quoted, should
have any doubt about the ex-post facto
character of the Francis bill SO far as it
applies to the Barker case. That the bill
is ex-post facto is obvious. My friends
evidently have forgotten or are unaware
of the fact that the following law in the
General Statutes covers the whole situa-
ton, and Mr.. Barker will be tried and |
believe convicted and punished without
the technical complications limited at in
the interviews published in certain papers
yesterday.
II seem to be in a hopeless minority
with the only basis for my opinion, an
expressed statute and a line of decisions
in this State by our Supreme Court and
Court of Errors and Appeals, which de-
cisions bear directly on the points at
issue. The substance of the law, which
will be found in the General Statutes,
page 3,194, paragraph 2S, section 4, is as
follows
ANY offense committed previous to the
time when any statutory provision is re-
pealed shall not be discharged or affected
unless the statute expressly declares that
such offense already committed shall
thereby be discharged; and indictments
and prosecution for such offense shall be
instituted and proceeded with in all re-
spects as if such prior act shall not be
repeated or altered ana except Wneie SUCH
subsequent act of legislature relates to
mere matter of practice, when the pro-
| ceedings shall be~as far as practicable in
accord with the subsequent act, Decisions
on this point will be found in the case
of the State VS.. Crusius reported in
Vroom %. page 279, which decision is by
Justice Dixon. This case grew out of
the indictment against the Big -Four"
VINO were indicted for keeping disor-
derby house in operating the Gutenberg
race track.
''Mr. Jospeh Noonan was assistant prose
cutor at the time and should be aware OF
the case. There is so little in this mat
ter it is not worth while discussing it fur
ther. merely give you the law on the
subject for the purpose of confirming my
remarks of yesterday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
DUEL TO THE
DEATH.
Two Italians Have a Brawl
and Wound Each Other
Mortally.
ROW OVER DRINKS
Brossio Slashed Iorio and
Then the Two Used
Revolvers.

| Michael Brossio, of No. 1894 First street,
| and Dominica Iorio, of No. 1876 Third
| street, engaged in a duel to the death this
morning at 1:15 O'Clock at the corner of
Third and Colgate streets. Pistols and a
knife were used Three shots were fired
and Iorio was cut with the knife. Both
are now at the City Hospital at deaths S
| door. The doctors say neither can re-
cover.
| The men have both carried revolvers
| for long time and they We're known as
bad men. The two men were around all
evening drinking. About 1890 they were
| in the saloon of Michael Fregonie, at
Third and Colgate streets. Brossio bought
two rounds of drinks and then told Iorio
that he should do the same An argument
followed. Threats were made and blows
struck.
Suddenly Brossio drew a long, ugly
looking knife and with we'll directed
plunge cut Iorio on the left breast Sew
eral other men were in the saloon at the
time and the two were separated after a
struggle. Iorio bled profusely. His rage
was terrible.
With curses and threats of revenge
Iorio left the saloon. He was quickly fol-
lowed by Brossio and the fight was re-
sumed on the street. Iorio drew re-
volver and he was none too quick. Hardly
had he levelled the deadly weapon when
Brossio had him covered with revolver.
In quick succession three shots were ex-
changed. One must have missed. Brossio
was shot in the left breast and Iorio was
shot in the head. Both men fell to the
ground.
A number of Italians quickly gathered
about the two men and some efforts were
made to carry them off so that the police
would not learn of the affair. Patrolman
Lurvey and Chanceman Burgess of the
First precinct police station heard the
shots and they approached the scene of
the duel on the double quick. Those who
had attempted to assist the wounded men
scattered and were lost to sight. Brossio
had been dragged into the hallway of No.
394 Third street. Iorio lay in the gutter.
A patrol wagon was called and the men
| removed to the City Hospital There it
was seen that they were most seriously
wounded, Their death is expected hourly.
An investigation was made by the police
and a dozen men who were thought to
know something of the affair were taken
to the hospital to see if they could be
identified by the victims. Brossio and
Iorio exonerated them all and told how.
they had shot each other.
Michael Coloskano, of No. 1896 Third
street, and Felemerio Paconnio, of No. 294
Third street, who had seen the shooting,
| were arrested as witnesses. They gave
bail in the sum of $1OO each before Police
Justice Hoos this morning for their ap-
pearance at any. time.
All efforts to learn from friends and
neighbors of the two men the details of
the affray were unsuccessful. Emphatic
denials were made of any knowledge of
the mems past deeds or their reasons for
attempting each others lives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
THE ELKS' FAIR.
Lillian Russell Has Promised
a Doll--Some Of the
Attractions.

Lillian Russell has notified the commit
tee in charge of the fair to open at the
new Ellls' Hall, York and Henderson
streets, by Jersey City Lodge of Elks on
Saturday evening, April 6. that she will
donate handsome doll to be disposed Of
by chance. This will be only one of many
beautiful and valuable articles which the
visitors to the grand fair will have an
opportunity to win. There will be a piano,
a rubber-tired runabout, bicycle, ten
shares of the stock of the new building,
oil paintings by old masters, furniture,
bric-a-brac, ornaments, ETC., in great
number and variety
The Building Committee has contribute
ed handsome gold watch and chain
with a charm in the shape of an Eiks,
tooth, which will be voted to the most
popular Elk. The members of the COM
mittee will not permit their names to be
used in this contest. Then there will be a
contest for the horseshoe made by Bob
Fitzsimmons while playing at the Acad-
emy of Music this season, which he do
mated to the lodge to be disposed of at
the fair. Mr. P. T. Powers will give tho
winner of the horseshoe sl0O in gold for
it if he or she does not desire to retain
Lie SOuN6Illr.
The fair will continue all of Easter
week, and every evening there will be
special, interesting and enjoyable attrac-
tions. Wednesday night will be Poll
ticians' night when prominent Demo-
Gratis and Republicans will attend Thurs
day evening Justice of the Peace Lehane
will marry Harry ]. Powell Of York street
and Miss May Waldron of New York. A
second wedding will occur some other
evening, and suites of furniture will be
presented to each couple. There will be
a night set apart for the lodges and an
other for the German singing societies of
the county.
Everything points to a brilliant success
and several thousand dollars will doubt
less be realized. 1t will be devoted to the
fund for paying the cost of the building
and Improvements which will amount to
$4,000. A large force of mechanics, ar
lists and decorators are at work giving
the finishing touches. The building al
ready presents handsome appearance.
The woman's auxiliary is hard at work.
and it proposes doing its full share to
make the venture a success. There will
be twelve booths and numerous attrac-
tions of a special nature which will be
presided over by the women. They will
be attired in pretty uniform costumes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
GIRLS STILL ON STRIKE.
Green Hands Only at Work in
Lorillard's Plug Department..

The sixty girls and women whe went
out on strike at the plug tobacco depart
ment of L4orillard's Tobacco Company, on
First street, last Friday, have not yet
returned to work. Their places are being
filed with green hands.
The girls on strike are making efforts
to have those who apply for jobs give
up work, telling their grievances, but
they have met with little success. There
is no trouble in the vicinity of the fac
tory A policeman has been on duty at
me factory ever since the strike begun,
but the strikers keep away from the fac
tory and give no trouble.
AT least thirty new hands are working
In the old hands places, and Mr.. Ma
loney, the superintendent expects to have
all the places Of the strikers hlled in a
few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
BABY'S FIRST OFFENCE.
Little Fellow Tells Hold-Up Story
to Account for His Theft.

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Green took the ofncer to the spot where
he said the robbery took place Lock
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
ENGINEER AT POINT or DEATH.

Especial to 'sThe Jersey city News.'l
BORDENTOWIN, March 27, 19O1.-Word
was received here yesterday afternoon
that B. F. Thompson, the engineer of the
Camden accommodation train that came
in collision with the third section OF the
Nellie BY at Russling siding, near Bor-
dentown, on Thursday afternoon, Febru-
ary 21, was sinking fast and not expected
to live at st. francis Hospital, Trenton.
Members of his family and other relatives
were sent for, and now think he cannot
live long.
Edward Garwood. MS fireman, who has
been in st. Francis's Hospital has so far
recovered that he is expected to leave
the hospital tomorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
MR.. SPENGEMAN'S VIEWS
He Places His Own Reso-
luton on the Lafayette
Park Site.

Street and Water Commissioner Anthony
Hauck has received the following letter
from F. H. Spengemen anent the Lafay-
cite park site Controversy
Jersey City, March q, 1901.
Mr.. Anthony Hauck, Lafayette, N. J.:-
Dear Sir-I take the liberty of writing
1t is your duty to look out for the inter
est of your constituents and the people OF
Jersey City.
There was a public meeting held of the
citizens of Lafayette last Friday evening
and Mr.. Slater made statement at the
meeting in regard to the value OF the
property. He at that meeting stated thar
lots on Communipaw avenue were worth
81 200. He is entirely mistaken. He also
said that lots on Van Horn street were
worth $500 and the inside lots $400.
Now, as you are property owner In
Lafayette you know the value of property
there as we'll as he does and better.
There is no agent in Jersey City today
who would value the property at the
amount he places upon them. What are
being put through? / claim that lots on
Communipaw avenue are worth on an
average about $500 and on Van Horn
street about $400.
1.-THE inside lots without the street
would only be good for farm purposes.
that $500 would be big price for them.
AS the city owns property of thirty eight
lots on Johnston avenue, l think that
would be a far better place than around
the zinc works, where they want to To-
cate it.
''If Mr.. Van Horn put the property up
at auction doubt very much if he would
get bid on it from any one.
''Yours truly,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
POLICE BOARD TO MEET.

The Board of Police Commissioners will
meet tonight. 1t is said that the only
business will be the passing of the pay
rolls, but there is a general air Of ex-
pectancy throughout police circles. 1t is
thought that some action may be taken
to shift some of the men whoshaye been
in particular precincts for SO long time
that they are known by almost every
citizen in the precincts. The Commits
sioners refuse to say what business will
be done on the ground that it would be
premature to discuss the points that will
probably be considered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
cENTRAL'S NEW SCHEME.
Locomotive Ashes Dumped and Dis
posed Of Expsditieusly.

The Central Railroad has adopted
novel method of dumping ashes from its
engines. Heretofore the ashes were dis
tributed along the tracks near the round
house. Recently a trestle was built near
the round house and beneath this a recep-
tacle for the ashes constructed. The en-
gines are run upon this trestle, the ashes
dumped into the pit below and then the
engine backs down to make room for
other engines. Running parallel with the
trestle but on a level with the pit, is a
track The small freight cars are run
in here to receive the ashes and to ulti-
mateiy scatter them along the road in
remote parts. The scheme works well.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
CRAP HOUSE OWNER HELD.

Charles Jackson, the negro sa1oonkeeper
who was arrested Saturday night for
keeping a resort for gamblers at No. 4S
Montgomery street, where crap game
was in progress at the time of the raid
was held in 81, 900 bail to appear before the
Grand Jury The twenty-five men who
were engaged in the game and arrested
were parolled. Police Justice Hoos heard
the case this morning in the First Grim
inal Court and considered a prima facla
case had been made out against Jackson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
SECURITY COUNCILS CONCERT.

The entertainment to be given by Ss-
curity Council, No. 49, Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion, at the Jersey City Club
theatre, Wednesday, April "a, will be SUI
perior to any yet given by the council.
The talent will all be professional and of
the highest order Pictures by the Edi-
son Projectosc6pe will be one of the fea-
lures.
Thomas F. Lynch is chairman of the
committee in charge of the arrangements.
The other members of the committee are:
John ]. Gleason, Francis Guilfoyie,
Joseph 7. Shannon, William E. Sanborn,
Michael Donovan and M. f. Hurley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
THE NEW BATTALION CHIEF.

The Fire Commissioners will meet this
evening at Fire Headquarters, No. 244 Bay
street. 1t is expected that some action
win be taken in regard to the appoint
ment of new battalion chief in accord
ance with the new law recently passed.
Captain Hugh Hague of No. 16 Engine
Company, who has been acting battalion
chief for4 the past two months, is slated
to fill the vacancy. This will leave a va
cancy of a captaincy and the Commis-
sioners will more than likely fill that
position at tonight's meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27

DIED.

FINN-On Monday, March 25, 1901, Mary
A. Finn. beloved wife of William H
Finn. and daughter of the ,late Daniel
Kane aged thirty-eight years.
tend the funeral on Thursday, March q,
at eight p. NJ, from her late residences
No 1Ss55 Morgan street; thence to St.
Mary's Church, where solemn mass of
requiem will be offered for the happy te-
pose of her soul.
BROWER-Tn this city, on Monday.
March IS, 190l Lillian NJ, beloved wife
of Copeland Brewer, aged twenty-six
years.
Relatives and friends are Invited tosat-
tend the funeral service from her lata
xssidence. No. 81 Tuers avenue, on Nv Cd
.nesday, March Il. at eight p NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
CATHOLIC CLUBS PLAY

The Reading Circle of the Catholic Club
will meet this evening at the clubhouse
on Jersey avenue. The Easter euchre and
reception of the club will take place on
Monday evening, April 49, There will be
twenty-five prizes awarded. The dramatic
talent of the club is rehearsing now the
three-act drama entitled. 'Held by the
Enemy" which it will produce in short
time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
LEGS MAHcLED BY DRILL ENGINE

Daniel Rice, thirty-seven years old, Of
No. Is Vroom street, had both his legs
badly mangled by being run over by
drill engine on the Lackawanna road ear
ly this morning. He was taken to St.
Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, in the city am
bulance. AT the hospital it was said that
both legs would probably have to be am
putated. Rice was an employe Of the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
PLEASED WITH THE MEEKER ACT.
Decker Republican Association to
Buy a Clubhouse.

The Decker Republican Association met
last night and discussed the Meeker act
which abolished spring elections. The
members were pleased that the bill was
held to be valid. The matter of purchas-
ing clubhouse is being seriously consid-
cred. A fund has been started and when
sufficient cash is on hand, suitable site
will be bought. 1t is not likely that the
present quarters will be purchased unless
the price comes down.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
AMlcABLY SETTLED.
Father Carroll and Security Council
in Accord on Embellishments.

Whatever misunderstanding existed be-
tween the Rev. L. c. M Carroll of St.
Patrick's Catholic Church and the mem
bers of Security Council, Catholic Benev-
olent Legion over the conflicting of the
parish euchre and entertainment of the
Council, has been amicably adjusted. The
pastor wishes it understood that he does
not oppose the Council in any respect and
that he is perfectly willing that the Coun-
Gil should hold a concert subsequent to
his euchre.
The pastors position in the matter was
looked upon in the wrong light by many
of the members.
The euchre tickets have been distribut-
ed, while the Council has consented to
mold back it's tickets for few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
FOUND DEAD ON HIS FLOOR.

John Ready. seventy-five years old, of
No. 1877 Morris street, was found dead this
morning by his wife on the floor of his
room, with pillow under his head. There
were no marks Of violence upon the body.
The County Physician was notified.
Death resulted from old age.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
GRANTS GROWING ACTIVE

Owing to the lack of quorum last
night the U. s. Grant Association did not
hold any meeting. The secretary received
an invitation from the Minks to attend
their housewarming. A delegation of
Grants will go.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
Unearthing a Roman villa

The site of an extensive Roman villa
has been unearthed in the village of
Rothley, in Leicestershire, the birthplace
Of Lord Macaulay, says the London Ex-
press.
The estate is being laid out for building
purposes, and in the course of the ex-
cavations numerous finds Of ancient pot
terry have been made. OF the Roman
villa now discovered the foundations are
In an almost perfect state Of preserva-
tion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-27
FIRST CLUBS NEW HOUSE

The meeting of the First Ward Repub-
lican Club last evening was held in its
new quarters, No. IA Gregory street. and
was largely attended. President Thomas
Burke presided. The Entertainment Com
mittee was requested to select date for
the formal opening of the club. The new
quarters are far superior to the old and
are in a better locality.
Three new members were elected last
evening and one proposition received for
membership.