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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
MORE SLOT MACHINES
Those Captured Cheated the Men
Who Handled Them.

Detective Charles Kelley, of Prosecutor
Erwins office, made another excursion to
North Hudson Saturday hunting for slot
machines, and confiscated four from the
following saloons: c. w. Hopes, Hudson
avenue and Boulevard, Gutenberg; No. 20
Bergenline avenue, owners name not
given; A. Middleton, West New York;
Meyers Hotel, No, 535 Main street, Union
Hill
That the gambling devices are not
.rigged on the square is disclosed by an
examination of some of the machines
now in possession of Detective Reiiey and
which he took in former raids The sal-
loon keepers have long suspected that
they were not getting their just percent
ages from the owners of the machines,
and the examination made by Mr.. Relay
now proves that their suspicious wer We'll
grounded. Secret compartments were
found in the machines taken from the sa-
looms run by Stephen Litfaks, Shadyside,
Road, North Bergen, and J. Dusanch's 8,
No. 235 Spring street, West Hoboken
Every third nickel dropped into the
slots of these machines careened off into
a bag which the collector for the owner
took unto himself first, while he gave the
saloonkeeper a percentage out of the
other bag only.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
FREEHOLDERS ORGANIZE
John P. Egan Unanimously
Selected Clerk of the
Board.

The Hudson County Board of Freehold
ers met at the Court House at noon to-
day and reorganized for the fiscal year.
John P. Eagen presided and called the
roll of members, who are the same as
served during the year just ended.
Mr. Eagen was renoninated for clerk
in an eulogistic speech by Freeholder w
]. Moran He said that it was due to
Mr. Eagen's efforts that the Board was
able to give such creditable account
of its stewardship for the past year.
''The year witnessed decided change
in the affairs of the county" said Mr.
Moran 1.-THE unbalanced bid system has
given way to a businesslike administra-
ton of county affairs with the result that
we have been able to economize in ex-
penditures Much of the credit for all
this is due to Clerk Eagen and it is
therefore with great pleasure that | nom
mate him to succeed himself
Freeholder James Kelly seconded the
nomination and Mr.. Eagen was unan-
imousiy elected. The bondsof the clerk
was made the same as that of last year,
IS 900.
Clerk Eagen made brief speech of
thanks and the Board adjourned to meet
again at o'clock, when Director Michael
B. Holmes will be reelected. Bids will
be opened at the same time for contract
supplies for the ensuing fiscal year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
.SPO|LS FOR JERSEYnEN
Their Share Of the Con-
gressional Patronage
Not Overwhelm-
ing.
Tspecial to .erhe Jersey city News."1


WASHINGTON. Dec. q 1sO1.-Republi-
can congressman from New Jersey are
among the arrivals in readiness for the
opening of the Fifty-seventh Congress to-
day.
Fortunately for the Congressman and
their constituents, the places within the
gift of the House are not under the re-
strictions of the civil service rules, and
appointments may be made through in
fluence alone. Because of the interest felt
in the division of the ''spois" every two
years, it is believed any attempt to place
the positions connected with the House
under civil service regulations would pro
woke almost unanimous opposition.
New Jersey has Jared well in this dis
tribution of patronage for several Con-
crosses 1t was.d due, perhaps, to the fact
that when the combination known face
uously as the hog combine" was or
ganized to control the patronage a few
votes were wanted, and the New Jersey
votes were obtained through promises of
reward. Then it is also true that Con-
gresham Loudenslager was secretary of
the Republican caucus at that time.
William J. Browning, formerly Post
master of Camden, has for several years
been the efficient chief clerk of the House,
and it is expected that he will be re-
appointed to this position. John G. Shreve
of Atlantic City, has been clerk of the
Committee on Labor, and Fred j. RAN
dolph of Cumberland county is clerk of
.Ae Committee on Pensions. Charles T.
Parker of Burlington is printing and bill
clerk, and all three will probably be re-
appointed. For three years the post OF
chief messenger in the House has been
acceptably filled by J. M. Thompson, of
New Egypt. He will probably be re-
appointed or advanced to- more re-
sponsible position.
Other Jerseymen in the service are
doorkeeper, credited to Congressman
Howell; man on the police force from
Union County and another from Middle
sex County. One of the gallery doorkeep-
ers in the House is Jerseyman. and
there are two in the folding room and one
in the office of the folding room.
Jerseymen are not so plentiful in the
Senate end of the big building. Senator
Sewelps efficient secretary, H. j. Rum
rill, of Camden, is clerk of the Committee
on Enrolled Bills, and has for his assist
ant William M. Palmer, of Camden. Sem
ator Kean has his secretary as clerk of
the Committee on National Banks, of
which he is the chairman and a messen-
ger for the same committee.
There is another Jerseyman who is
chief telegrapher for the Senate He is
from Paterson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
BADLY MIXED AFFAIR
William Howe Has His Wife
Arrested for Bigamy On
His Aunt's Authority.

A man who described himself as Will
liam E. Howe, of No. 2621a Wayne street,
appeared before Police Justice Hoos IN
the First Criminal Court on November =
last and swore out a warrant for the ar
rest of his wife, Annie, whom he charged
with bigamy. He said that few days
before he made the complaint he had
learned that his wife had a husband still
living whom she had not seen in thirteen
years.
The warrant was issued but was not
served until Saturday Howe appeared
before Justice Hoos this morning and said
that he had obtained his information from
an aunt of his wife, whose name does
not appear He also said that he did not
know the name of the first husband.
Howe married his wife last May. The
ceremony was performed by Justice of
the Peace John Duffy. Mrs. olive. 1T is
said, had three children by her first hus-
band
The case was presented to Justice Hoos
in such mixed up manner that he de-
cided to let the Grand Jury settle the
case and paroled Mrs. Howe and sent the
papers to the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
BURNED AT KITCHEN FIRE
Mrs. Edwards's Servant Dies
as Result of Accident

May Costello, twenty-five years old,
servant employed by Mrs. William Ed
wards, the mother of former State Sena-
tor William d. Edwards, who resides at
No 231 Pacific avenue. was fatally
burned Saturday afternoon. She died of
her burns Sunday morning at St.
Franciss Hospital, where she was taken
after the accident.
She was boiling a pot of fat on the
kitchen stove when the grease boiled over
into the fire. The flames shot out and
set fire to the woman's clothing. Her
screams brought Cornelius Edwards to
her aid He threw his coat about her in
an effort to put out the flames. Several
men from the Boynton Iron Works across
the way rushed over to give assistance.
She became unconscious from the terrible
burns. Dr. Warren Hardenberg came and
he declared the case hopeless.
Some one turned in an alarm on seeing
the smoke issuing from the kitchen win
dows The engines arrived, adding to the
excitement The damage was slight.
The girl never regained consciousness.
Her burns were about the head and body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
BARNARD Law.
Brilliant Array Of Counsel
to Attack Hoboken' S
Ordinance.
CASE COMES up TODAY
Women Are Organized and
Will Make a Deter
mined Fight.


The HobolSen barmaid question will b.
aired again in the Hoboken police court
this afternoon when Recorder Stanton will
hear argument OF counsel for the proprie-
tors Of the six barmaid saloons that We're
raided week ago. The arrests were made
under a recent ordinance passed by the
Common Council prohibiting the employ
nfent OF barInaids in the city. The evl-
dence was secured by two detectives il
the employ OF the Hoboken Innkeepers'
Protective Association, which for some
time has bitterly opposed balmaids and
their employers.
The. barmaids have organized an asso-
citation and will make strong fight to
prevent their determination. They have
engaged counsel and a lively legal battle
is anticipated. It is said that efforts will
be made by counsel for the defense to
prove the ordinance illegal.
The portion of the ordinance which re-
lates to barmaids reads as follows
1T shall not be lawful for any owner,
proprietor, keeper or agent of any hotel,
inn, tavern, house of public entertain
ment, saloon or eating house. or other
public place, where Intoxicating liquors
are sold, to employ or permit the employ
inn, tavern, house of public entertain
ment, saloon or eating house, to sell,
vend, offer, procure, furnish or distri-
butte any spurious, vinous, malt or
brewed liquors, or any intoxicating drinks
whatever, or any admixture thereof, to
any person or persons, or to em-
ploy any female as woman conversation
alist, or for the purpose of attracting
persons to such places, or to permit the
assembling of females at such places as
aforesaid for the purpose. of enticing
customers, or making designations for
improper purposes; nor shall it be lawful
for any female not having a license, as
permitted by the laws of this State, for
the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt or
brewed liquors, to SELL offer, procure,
furnish or distribute at any hotel, inn,
tavern, house of public entertainment,
saloon or eating house and spirituous,
vinous malt or brewed liquors, or any in
toxicating drinks whatsoever, or any ad-
mixture thereof, to any person or per-
sons; provided, that nothingr in this or
dinance shall be construed as to prevent
the wife of any person having such Ii
cense from selling or distributing the
aforesaid liquors.
Among the lawyers who will defend the
barmaids and their employers are Alfred
Lotary, William E. Stuhr, Young &
Arrowsmith, Weller & Lichtenstein and
George Daily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
"sEEN HIS DUTY AND DONE IT.
Ex-Gov. Werts, Little Joke at the
Expense Of Capt. Parker.

Captain James Parker. assistant counsel
to Admiral w. S. Schley during the
memorable inquiry, was in Chancery
Chambers this morning and to many of
his brothers-in-law chatted about the
/" enquiry a subject which the worthy
captain is ever ready to broach and dis
cuss.
With brand new silk tile perched at
a rakish angle on his head he was asked
what news he had about the decision.
mot much yet, he replied, but I was
in Philadelphia on Saturday and met
Admiral Dewey who looked as happy as
if there were no such thing as an investi-
cation. We didn't discuss the decision
of the court. am. however, surprised
that it hasn't been announced already"
At that moment up walked Ex-Governor
George T. Werts. who espying the captain,
and divining that the inquiry was on
the tapis, slapped the captain or the back
and with broad smile on his face said.
Hello Parker: you did your duty down
at Washington. I see 'Sch1ey is Dusted.
Much laughter in which Captain Parker
Joined greeted the sally.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
AT Ter SPOlLS
Republicans Casting Hun
cry Eyes on City
Offices.
NEFAR1oUs PLANS
Fagan's Henchmen Clamor.
ing for the Places Of
Efficient Clerks.

There is considerable talk among hungry
Republicans who once fed at the pubic
crib and desire to do so again and among
those who actually think that their SER
vices are of SO much value to the Re-
publican parity and the city that the pre-
cepts of both parties for several decades
past should be upset and clerks whose
long service in the handling of the in
tricate details of municipal machinery
should be turned away to make room for
| their unskilled heads and hands, regard
less of consequences. Their hungry eyes
are actually turned upon the clerks hips
of those whose service are Of 80 much
value to the city that neither party,
through various changes of administra-
tion, for more than two decades have
thought of removing them. These men
are in the prime of life.
There is some speculation about the
attitude of a prospective Republican
Board of Finance toward the clerkshfps
in the City Collectors office, the City
Clerks office and the Tax Commission
ers' office The City Collectors staff
numbers twelve men, the City Clerk s
six. and the Tax Commissioners eight.
In the City Collectors and the Clerks
offices the appointment of clerks is
made by the heads of those departments
subject to the approval of the Finance
Board. The Tax Commissioners appoint
their clerks and the Finance Board fixes
the salaries.
The staff of the City Clerks office con-
sists of Thomas X Halsted. appointed
in September, 1865, salary at present $l2o
per month. Nicholas e. Furey, appointed
in 1870, salary at present $125 per month;
James Clark, appointed seventeen years
ago. Thomas Cummings, appointed fifteen
years ago; William H. Browning, appoint
ed five years ago and protected by the
veteran act, and A. B. Lenbeck, appoint-
ed two years ago, each 800 month. All
are Democrats except Browning.
The staff of the City Collectors office
consists of eleven men besides the Deputy
Collector, whose salary is $500. The stan
is composed of William H. Tuttle, Demo-
crat, who has occupied his position for
the past twenty-five years; Charles
Krebs, Democrat, who has worked faith
fully for twenty-three years, salary
81. 200; John Creech, Republican, twelve
wears, salary, s, 200; H. J. Burns Demo-
crat, twelve. years, salary, $1,000 The
Others are Democrats appointed by Mr.
Davis. They are:-J. G. Sweeney, $l,2oo;
G. F. w. Maurer, s1,2O0 Michael Garry
81 200; William Davis, $1,000; Sherman
Bonham, $1,000; John Noe, $500; Peter
Coffey, 5000.
The Tax Commissioners staff is COM
posed of four Democrats and four Re-
publicans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
OF Mr.. FARmER.
Christian Endeavor anj
Masonic Societies Largely
Represented.

The funeral of former Auditing Clerk
Arthur E. Farrier, of the Hudson County
National Bank and President of the Hud-
son County Christian Endeavor Society,
took place yesterday afternoon from the
Bergen Baptist Church, Clinton and Madl
son avenues, of which he was trustee
A short private service was held at the
home of his mother, No. 81 Bentley ave-
nue., prior to the church ceremonies.
When the cortege reached the church
every bit of space was taken. Delesa-
tions from the Christian Endeavor Socie-
ties of a dozen churches were present.
wearing badges bound with crepe. The
altar was bank of flowers. The music
rendered by the choir was beautiful.
After the Rev. Addison Moore prayed
the Rev. J. Francis Morgan, pastor of the
Park Reformed Church and presiden OF
the State Junior Christian Eniaavor So
ciety, with whom Mr.. Farrier had been
associated in Christian Endeavor work
for many years, delivered a glowing e'i
logy. Mr.. Morgan described the slmpie
honest life of Mr.. Farrier, and said that
he represented the very best type OF man.
His position in the Christian Endeavor
work he held for God. 1T is hard Just
now for his dear ones to say good-pye
hard for us who loved him to part with
him. he concluded.
The Rev. Cornelius Brett. DID,, of the
Bergen eRformed Church and ex-Presl-
dent of the State Christian Endeavor
Union. followed with a tribute TO the de-
ceased. Arthur Farrier chose the right
path in life he said, that of sobriety,
honor righteousness and liberty. He
sought no Office. the offices sought him.
His work was we'll DONE
Masonic services were then held. One
hundred and twenty masons were present.
Several women tainted and there was
scarcely dry eye in the big church. ono
old man walked slowly to the caskot,
shaded his eyes with his hat and gazed
intently on the form of the deceased.
Then he staggered away and fell into
seat nearby. crying as though his heart
would break.
Intermentfwas made in Bayview Gene
fery C1reanvjle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
SCHOOL NO 2s
Elaborate Preparations for Laying
Corner Stone.

All arrangements have been completed
for the laying of the cornerstone of No.
% School, at Claremont and Rose ave.
nues tomorrow afternoon at two O'clock
An elaborate programme has been prepar-
ed, in which many school children Will
take part. They will sing a number Of
patriotic airs There will also be brilliant
addresses The stone will be laid by
Mayor Hoos, who will also make an ad..
dress All the members of the Board Of
Education and other prominent city Off
Gals will be present. The arrangements
are in charge of Directors w. X .Rirdsall,
George r. Witt and Charles Q. Barke
The programme in full will be al follows.
/. Song, America" pupils of Schools
Nos. IA and Is, 2 invocation, Rev. John L.
Scudder; g. opening address. Walter 4.
Birdsal1, of the Board of Education; j.
laying Of cornerstone and address, Mayor
Edward IIoos: 5. song, Battle. Hymn Of
The Republic pupils of Schools Nos. Il
and Is: g. address, President john j. Null
yaney. Of the Board of Education. Z. ad-
dress, Henry Snyder. Superintendent of
Schools; 5, song, Red White and Blue" :"
pupils of Schools Nos. IA and Is: 9. ad-
dress, Hon. George L. Record; 70. song,
pupils of Schools Nos. IA and IS; IL. bene-
diction, Rev. Terrence Stutchell.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
JOHN J. PETERS is MISSING.

The police have been asked to assist
in the search for John ]. Peters, Jr.,
twenty-six years DID, who disappeared
from his home on October 81. last He
is described as being five foot six inches
tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with
smooth face. light hair and complexion,
blue eyes, gold tooth in front lower jaw.
He wore when he left home mixed gray
Raglan overcoat and Fedora hat of same
material a brown-green sack suit and
laced patent leather shoes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
BUTCHERS WILL PARADE

A big parade of members of the Bench
men Retail Butchers Association will
take place this evening. All butchers and
drivers are invited to participate in the
parade. Those desiring to do so will meet
at No. 1870 Newark avenue, Schlitzs Hall,
at o'clock P. M.
A regular meeting of the association
viii be held previous to the parade
Butchers will wear dark caps, gown or
jacket and apron.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
NEvlN's CASE GOES OVER

The case Of Patrolman Joseph Nevin'
of the First precinct police station, who
was arrested on Saturday morning when
he reported from post drunk. II Is al
legged, and struck Sergeant Haag because
the latter had ordered him to make q
report of tardiness in reporting from a
signal box, was reopened this morning N
the First Criminal Court by Police JUS
tice Hoos, but was adjourned at the re-
quest of Nevin's counsel, Arthur Archi-
bold, because of the absence of important
witnesses
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
NO AUTOPSY REPORT YET
County Physician Has Not Filed His
Findings in the Dale Poisoning Case

The report of County Physician Con-
verse Of the autopsy of the body of little
Emeline Dale, who died under suspicious
circumstances in Hoboken three weeks
ago, had not been filed at the Prosecu-
tors office UP to noon today, although
the same was expected. Assistant Prose-
cutor George T. yickers. when seen by q
News reporter at noon. said that ne
was Just about to communicate with Dr
when the same would be ready and what
its general nature might be. He might
hear from DR.. Converse, he said, before
the day was over.
Detective Weinthal was at the Prose
cutor's office this morning, presumably
in connection with the case; but Mr.
yiclxers said that. there was absolutely
was aware. He was waiting for the re-
port on the autopsy to decide what fur
ther steps were to be taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
SAVED THE PIANO
John H. Masterson's Home Destroy
ed First.

The home of John III. Masterson, No
so Chestnut avenue, was gutted by hre
this morning. The damake is estimated
at s3OO0 No one knew how the blaze
started. Before the engines arrived the
parlor floor was a mass of flames. The
firemen had to cut through the roof anc
side of the burning dwelling to reach the
fire.
Everything in the house was destroyed
except a piano which the occupants car
ried out. The easements of the houses Or
both sides of the burning building were
flooded with foot of water.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
COMMISSIONERS QUALIFY

The recently elected members Of the
Boulevard Commission took the oath OF
Office before Judge Blair at the Court
blouse this morning. Each filed bonds OF
SIS. coo with County Clerk Maurice J..
Stack. Charles Birdsall's sureties are
Carl H. Ruempler and James H. O'Nei;
Daniel Y. Lewis, John Tremble and John
Wheelihan; John Rotterdam, Neil Camp
bell and Denis Gallagher.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
BROKE THROUGH THE ICE

Kate HOFFMAN, nine years old; Leonia
Hoffman, six years old, and Elsie Van
Wyck, six years old, all of No. 147
Beacon avenue, fell through the Ice on
the pond in the old abandoned reservoir
site Saturday morning and came near
being drowned. They were rescued by. q
crowd of boys and taken home in a patrol
IRA Qnr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
lit BY A Ho0DlUM

Tony Garibaldi, an Italian laborer, OF
No. 112 Brunswick street. was the victim
of one of a gang of hoodlums that IN
tested Johnston avenue In the Lafayette
section. He was passing lot when ne
was hit on the nose by a large stone
thrown by one of the gang. DR.. Harden
burg found that his nose was broken from
the blow. Neighbors have often COM
plained of the gang.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
TUESDAY, NOV. .26,is0i,
AT THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY COLLECTOR,
IN THE
City Hall, Jersey City.

Upon all taxes paid prior to
the Goth day of December next,
interest at the rate of II per
cent. per annum will be deduct-
ed from the time of payment
to date.
If not paid until after the
3Ist of December, interest at
the rate of 10 per cent per
annum will be collected from
December 90 to date of pay
ment.
Office open from 9 A. M. to
a P. M. except Saturday, g
to IL M.
ROBERT DAVIS,
Citv Collector.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02

William Murray, tllirty-seven years old,
of No. SS7 Bay street. was knocked down
by Bayonne trolley car yesterday morn
ing at Grand and Washington streets.
He was injured about the head and chest
and was taken to the City Hospital. He
blamed no one and there were no ar
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
TROLLEY CRUSHED HIS TOES

At 12.45 o'clock this morning Michael
Mulic, fifty-two years old. of No. $50 Nor
folk street, Newark, while crossing Grove
street at Morgan street, was knocked
down by trolley car No. 50 of the Grove
street line. ThreeFof the toes of his right
foot were crushed. He was taken to the
city Hospital In patrol wagon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
PERSONAL

Mr.. William E. .Grattan. of the First
National Bank. who was married recently
f1rfaed to town this morning with Mrs.
Grattan from Lakewood, where they have
been staying since their wedding. They
will in future reside ct NO. Y Glenwood
avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
SECOND WARD DEMOCRATS

The Second Ward Democratic Club Will
hold reception at Elks' Hall on the
evening of january %.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 901.-Forecast for
the thirty-six hours ending at p. NJ.
Tuesday:-Cloudy tonight; fair and colder
tomorrow; northwest winds.
Hartuett's Thsrmometrica1 Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-12-02
MlTTERs or FACT.

The A-r-C Corn starch. one Of the very best
foods tor children. or puddings. etc.. wholesale
st D. z. C1eary Co.'S storess Montgomery
ard Greene streets, Jersey city.