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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
CAN SQUARE The CIRCLE
Board of Finance Finds a
Clerk and Geometrician in
Forrest Heath.

The Board of Finance Commissioners
met yesterday afternoon in the City HAL.
BY a resolution offered by Commissioner
Abernethy, Forrest Heath was appointed
assistant clerk 10 CLERK Kalaher at a
salary of 1920 a year. Mr.. Heath takes
the place of John Rebhan, who filed the
office for one hour and was then thrown
out. because he had no knowledge of
geometry and physics and therefore could
not help the Commission fix up the tax
budget.
Mr.. Heath is about thirtv years old.
He has been a newspaper reporter for ten
years, employed on New York City dailies,
chiefly as a political writer. He was a
correspondent in Albany during legislative
sessions for several years and is consid-
cred an able man. He is resident of
the Tenth ward, having lived at No. 55S
Summit avenue for six years. He came
here from Albany six years ago and soon
took a prominent place in Hill circles.
Three years ago he married grand
daughter of former Mayor Van Reipen.
He was born in Vermont and claims TO
be farmer by birth and inclination,
though he does not look it and would
probably resent being called a farmer,
Mr.. Heath took his desk this morning
and paid strict attention to learning the
duties of the office. He was seen by a
reporter of THE News" and was asked
"Do you know geometry and physies?"
,Yes. have studied both"
DO you think you could help the Com
nissioners make up the tax budget?"
Yes
He has always been a Republican and
was delegate to the convention that
nominated Mayor Fagan and was mem
ber of the Committee on Platform
After appointing Mr.. Heath the Com
mission passed on the bonds of the Ex-
ntsa Commissioners and approved them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
Commissioner Datz Says
There Was Some Objec-
ton; Chief Murphy
Tells What It Was.
TO BE PAID BY CLAIM
Indications That He Was to
Have a Regular Job as
Reward for Work for
Fagan.

The anxiety Of the new administration
to pay back those who were valuable as
sigtants in the recent campaign has 50
Tar known no bounds Any one who mad
ANYTHING TO do with the success Of Mayor
Fagan was promised that he would be car
ed for, regardless of previous conditions,
and the horde that filed TO the Mayor af-
ter his election to compel the redemption
of these promises included every manner
of man that needed assistance of any
kind Among them were many that had
lost their right to the respect of honest
citizens by past misdeeds. But that
seemed TO make no difference.
Among these was James Byrnes. He
has served eighteen months at the State
Prison for atrocious assault and battery.
He shot a man with a revolver in 1852.
Byrnes has not been restored to the
rights of citizenship, but he nevertheless
has been placed in the City Hall as a
porter as a reward for political work. He
has not been placed on the payroll, but
lie is nevertheless working for the city.
lie viii be paid by claim. He was work
ing this morning, his superior, Commits
sioner Datz, said.
IN 1882 Byrnes was working in a new
building at the corner of Gregory and
Van Worst streets as watchman. He
was lame then as now and had a right
to carry d revolver. The history of his
past as it is known to Chief Murphy was
given this morning by that official.
While Byrnes was working in the
building one night gang of toughs came
along and after annoying him threw
stones at him. He pulled his revolver and
ehet into the crowd. He wounded man
named Cox, but did not kill him. Byrnes
was arrested and convicted. He was SEN
fenced to State Prison for eighteen months
and served his term. ! do not know that
he was ever restored to the rights of
citizenship.
1t is clearly against the law for any
man who has been deprived of his civil
rights through convection for crime to
hold any public office. But what is the
law among friends Byrnes wae a hard
worker for the Republican Mayor and he
had to be taken care of.
Commissioner Datz was asked about the
man this morning and he said
HByrnes is still working here. He is
not on the payroll and will be paid by
claim. / do not know what will be done
withshim. He was not appointed the other
day with the others and he is still await
ing the action of the Commission. There
is some objection to him, but do not
know what ii is.
That the City Hail Commissioners had
this man in mind for permanent place
is shown by the fact that at their meet
ing Tuesday afternoon they appointed
only three men as porters whereas there
were four places to fill The place not
filled was reserved for Byrnes and it is
thought that the Republican ringsters
will still make an effort to carry through
their scheme to give this unpardoned con-
Wet a place because he was a heeler of
Mayor Pagan.
There is protest on all sides in the City
Han againat the retention Of this man.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
BREWERY CO. S ELECTION

Room No. COZ in the Commercial Trust
Company's building was crowded this
morning with stockholders of the Central
Brewing Company The stock of this
concern is all held by liquor dealers who
use only the brew from that institution
The first thing done was to elect officers
and this was the result:-B. T kearns,
President; c. f. Gminder. First Vice
President; P. ]. McArdle, Second Vice
President; c. w. Knoche. Secretary;
James Holmes, Treasurer. Directors,
Peter McGinn, Henry Hesterberg. Peter
Sherry. Karl frankie, T. d. OsConnell,
Michael f. Sharkey, George Andres, John
NIcCauley. John H. Fedcher and Peter
Padian.
The reports of officers showed satisfac-
tory growth of business during the year
past.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
TO ELEVATE MR.. H0uGH
Board of Managers Present
Comptroller With a Sub
stitute for a Clerk.

The difficulty that city Comptroller
Hough has had in getting clerks for MS
office has been partially overcome. He
has been presented with man whom the
party leaders want placed The man IS
Edward White, who is at present and has
for some time been assigned as elevator
man. he was promised a job in the cam
palgn and as soon as possible he was
placed on duty. His pay for his services
in the elevator win be had only by claim
as he is not or the payroll. He will go
into Mr. Hough's office in few days un-
less the present programme is changed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09

GRIMES-~A month mind mass u be Of
fered at St Maryss Church on Friday.
December 10. 1892, al 5 O'Clock. for 1lfs
repose Of the soul Of Minnie Grimes
nee Almond.
May her soui rest in peace.
HENRN-On Tuesday, January 1919
Henry.
Relatives and friends Of the fafnily are
<espcctfui{y inyiteG 10 attend her lpHHf*
avenue on FritaF; 1anuafN u. at a. n: {
thence 10 ST. AEicHaelss r G. Church
WEfrc a solemn high mass OF requiem
Will be offeree for the rfpose ot her snea
January 1. fSsz SenAh. wste ~ Hart
man AT S,afsf ia her Sain gnr.
Friends and sN,AtIxtS ARE Invited 20 af
fass0 her flfs.efSl Sek EeS u1 fifat -
late reSidetlc<. NO: ~ Third sfree>-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09

Broonle has been an energetic and per
sistent seeker after the place, but in a.
day his chances have been reduced to-
nothing, it is said.
The salary of the place is $1,000 All
the machinery of the Republican party
has been put in operation for the purpose
of giving this place to an adherent of
the old gang. but the effort appears to
be doomed to failure
There is no likelihood that any effort
will be made to displace Clerk James
Wiseman, as he was appointed for five
years and his term viii not run out until
January, 1905. the Meeker act extending
his term for eight months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
PlLoT COMMISSIONS ELECTION

The Board of Pi1otage Commis ssioners Of
this State met at noon today and re-eiect-
ed as its officers: Ex-senator Y 9 Ghase
Chairman; Captain John r. Dewar, Secre-
tary. The Executive Committee appointed
was: H. w Miller, Chairman; D. 9.
Chase and ]. R. Dewar. The Committee
on Improvement of Channels viii consist
Of the whole board, Messrs. D. G. Chase,
II. w. Miller, J. r. Dewar, Captain Wea-
vet. ana captain Mark Townsend. The
hoard voted 10 gIvs Waiter Earl q pilot 8
license and dismissed the application for
the re-inss aierne3lt Of Pilot Dexter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
LIBRARY BOARD MEETS
Resolutions Regarding Mr..
Harvey Passed.

At the meeting of the Board OF Trns-
tees of the Free Public Library held lasE
night the following resolutions compli
mentiag Mr.. Stephen L. Harvey. wne
had been trustee Of the Library for &
decade, was passed:
Resolved, That upon the retirement
Of Mr.. Stephen L. Harvey an active
and efficient member FOR the past
eleven years of the Board of Trustees.
We desire TO place upon record our
recognition Of his merits as good
citizen and jealous public official,
withal conveying 10 hiTn our deep re-
CARDS as a friend and associate;
Resolved, That with the sincere trust
that the same success which has al
tended his efforts among US. may fol-
low him unto all time. we tender to
him. the freedom Of the Free Public
Library of Jersey City.
BY order of the Board Of Trustees
No other business of Importance wa;
transacted -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
SNOW BLOCKED CARS

Traffic was blocked this morning on
the Newark, Belt and Bayonne trolley
lines. which run up and down Grand
street owing to the fall of snow. During
rush hours the motormen could make
nothing like schedule time. This was
due to truck drivers.
The cast bound Newark and Bayonne
cars were switched over to the Belt line
tracks and run down York street to the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
LABOR COUNCIL R0aoRED
The National Oficers Visit Local
Union.

Four of the officers of the National
Building Trades Council, who are on their
way to the annual convention of that or
ganization, which opens at Worcester,
Mass, on Monday next, paid a fraternal
visit to the United Building Trades Coun-
Gil of Hudson County at its meeting at
Council Hall, No. II Hoboken avenue last
night. They are:-General President Ed
ward L.. Smyth of the Operative Plaster
ers Of ST. Louis. Mo-; General Vice Presi-
dents X & Prics Of Dalias, an MeFs TeTaS; Svdr ana
ers No. IS of Jersey City, and General
Secretary-Treasurer II. w. Steinbiss of
ST. Louis.
President Smyth has served in his pres
ent position for two terms. He is about
thirty-five years old and the youngest
president ever chosen by the national or
ganization of the building trades. Secre-
tary-Trea surer Steinbiss is an old time
labor organization man and founder of
the National Building Trades Council. He
is member of the Brotherhood of Paint
ers editor Of the Labor Compendium
and has been chosen TO represent organ
ized labor as a director of the World
Fair. to be held at st. Louis next year.
The attendance was unusually large
when President q. X. Vreeland called the
meeting to order at $3.50 o'clock Tire fol-
lowing new delegates presented creden-
tials and we're seated: Joseph Fox. Paint
ers No. S0s; j. Patterson. Carpenters, No.
564. VIM. Sagaloviltz Carpenters, No. 3S3,
Herman Wcite. f1dffy TUp6 ana T. -.
Mulvaney, Plumbers. No. IA; John Wet
more Painters, No. IS: W; F. Keifer.
Painters No. SO: Aug. Tuebaeh. Carpen-
ters No. 6i2: Joseph Lynch. Laborers,
No. l: Harry c. Lynch, Painters, No. 1eg.
Business Agent Westlake submitted an
exhaustive and satisfactory report for:
the week, showing trade conditions In
every section Of the county remarkably
good. considering The season He also
reported that the grievance of the paislt-
ssrs against Boss Vapp OF Fsnien HiN had
not VET been adjusted, amt the Council
decided "a lake immediate and effective
Steps 10 PLACE the matter before fair con-
tractors ana the proprietors Of breweries
In which yapp does considerable work
4 committee Of three, consisting OF
Messrs Ward. Gallagher and Duf1y we're
appointed to entertain the visitors.
the conclusion Of the meeting re-
frnshments were served and social ses-
sinn heid Among those who contributed
with their vocal talents to the success of
the affair were Busiliess Agent West
lake. r. 0Donnell Of Plumbers Local..
No. s6S. of Hoboken Thomas Brady Of
Iaborers Local. No. and r, j. Mulvaiaey
of Plumbers Local, No. ~.
The faet thas most diseases sriss freaf aia
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
lNAUeuRaTlon DAY At TRENTON
Special Reduced Rates via PENN
sylvania Railroad.

For the benefit Of those desiring to wiz
New Jersey, at Trenton, on January 81
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company viii
sell excursion tickets to TEeBton from All
stations on its lines in New Jersey and
from New York City. on January 20 and
u good to return until January 22 Incsu-
sive. at rate OF a single fare for the round
trip. (MinImum rate Is cents.l
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
COUNCIL DEFlES MAYOR

The Hoboken Common Council at it's
meeting yesterday afternoon refused to
confirm the appointments of J. Henry
Timken and Patfick Smith to the Board
Of Police Commissioners, as announced
bv Mavor Lankering. The bolt was made
because Mr.. Lankering declined TO reap
point Michael Lally. Police Comnlssionlsr: llts:
< M I,ankering said this morning that
he would not change his appeintees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
MAY SETTLE OUT or COURT

The trial of the suit brought by the
A. A. Grifing Iron Foundry against the
London, Liverpool and Globe Fire Insur-
ance Comapnies was adjourned by JUS
tice collins today until next Friday morn
ing.
1t was rumored downtown this morning
that an effort was being made to settle
the case out of court, but the report
could not be verified.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
PERuNA ALMANAC.

The druggists have always been sup
piled with Peruna almanics. There is
sure to be a great demand for these al
manacs on account Of the articles on as
troiogy which they contain. The subject
of astrology is a verx attractive one to
most people. The articles on astrology
in the Peruna almanic have been fur
nished by very competent astroiogist,
ami the mental characteristics of each
Sign IS given, constituting almost a
complete horoscope a list of lucky and
anlucly days for each month are given.
There will b. great rush for these
books. Ask your druggist for one early
before they are all gone.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
FRY FILES HIS BOND

Excise Commissioner Edward Fry this
morning filed his bond Of s. 600 with Clerk
Kalaher of the Board OF Finance Com
missioners. The bondsmen are Henry
Holmes and Reuben Simpson. former FL
nance Commissioner.
If the intention of the Excise Commits
sion. as expressed yesterday. to organize
early next week is carried out the Boaro
of Finance win have to hold a special
meeting before Tuesday to approve Conn
missioner Fry's bonds Otherwise the
Excise Board will not be able to organize
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
He CAUGHT ON

Al youth about twenty years old called
at Mayor Fagan's offic@ this morning and
asked ore OF the attaches:J-
Is Mark IL
mo. aot now.
..I'm sorry 10 kear 1t. Anyhow tell
Mark that ] caught on over there. viii
you7''
Inquiry disclosed the fact thar the youth
was John Douglas one OF Mr. Fagan $
in the Fiffh ward He Is a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
HEavEY SLIPPED ON TIE ICE

rl11sser sneFsn John Heavey slipped on
the lee III Hamilton Park ear1y last even
ms ~nIie ON his way home 10 No: IS
Eleventh street, and sprainea his right
al N. The pain VAS great and Afr. Hea-.
vey did not 10 10 his office shis Tncfnifg.
He win be on duty. however, before thu
end CT the week
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09

shopred off and now there is trouble m
the Third ward and among the friends OF
Jacobs generally, 1llsy are abusing the
Mayer the party ana every thing Re-
publican and they say that they know
now how they will vote the next time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
ON DUTY AGAIN

Policeman William Stevens. Of the Fifth
precinct station house. who has been on
sick leave for the past week. returned 20
duty vest erday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. Jan. 9, 1e02.-Forseast for
the thirty-six hours ending at eight P. NJ.
Frlday:-Fair tonight. partly cloudy to-
morrow; winds southeriV.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09

70 cuRE A coLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo oninine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money il It fails to cure.
E W Graves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-09

Ravonfa Brand al Fine Earlr Jsne caraedl
Peas. Tor sale iii Reai1Y all good Er4cery
stores and Hlaolesale ~ the . = GieazS cos'
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EAST RRookEIELp.

DIR. T. H. Wheatley OF Brooklyn, n. Y,
arrived last week Tuesday evening 10
spend the holidays with his parents.
The selectmen met at the town clerks
Office last Friday and appointed w. IL:
Sprague constable to fill out the unexpired
term OF L. l.. Bigelow, resigned.
DR.. e. G. Sprague, who arrived from
Philadelphia last week to spend the. holi-
davs, left the middle of this week for
New York, where he viii sail next Satur-
day for London to complete his special
studies of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
w. A. Robbins, the venerable merchant,
has sold his store and stock of goods to
Judge C. n. Bigelow and son, Arthur,
who will continue the business. Mr..
Robbins has been in trade here for over
30 years and retires with ripe experience,
which Yields 'the handsome reward.
Louis L. Bigelow, the second son of
Judge Bigelow and wife, left for Proctor
Saturday where he has accepted a posi-
ton with the Vermont Marble Co. While
his departure from town is sincerely re-
gretted by the entire townspeople, as he
was one OF our brightest and most eXem-
plary young men, yet it is with feeling Of
satisfaction we realize that greater possi-
bilities are in store for such young men IN
the larger towns and business centers
than in our back and slow town, and we
predict for Mr.. Bigelow bright and pros
porous future.
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NO. l3--l472
EAST BRAINTREE.

c. II. Flint returned to Burlington last
Thursday.
Joe Rockwell's little girl has been sick
with tonsilitis.
Evan Sumner was quite sick the first of
the week, but is better COW.
Palmer Kenney Of Lebanon, y. H., at
5. Williams one day last week.
Miss Mabel Smith visited at NJ. c. Row
ellis in Randolph last saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Loomis and family of
st. Alhans visited her sister, Mrs. Perham,
few days last week
Walter Fullam has moved his family
and goods 10 the Kibbee neighborhood in
Brookfield and he is TO work for q. Kibbee
the coming year
Oscar Colburn started for southern Cal
fornia last Thursday. A line has been
received stating that he arrived safely at
Kansas City Sunday.
The Y. p. S. G. r. has just received new
topic cards. Topic for Thursday evening,
"That Which Comes First, Matt 6:33;
Gen. 12:7-S. Leader, LOtta Flint.
The annual business meeting and roll
call OF the East Braintree and West
Brookheld churches viii be held on Satur-
day, Jan. 18th, and not on the fourth as
previously announced.
Those who attended the oyster supper
last Tuesday evening IN the basement of
the church (for the benefit OF same)
seemed to enjoy themselves, but the in
clemency of the weather kept many at
home. Solos were sung by Messrs. Coffin
and Martin and Mrs. Coffin and Mrs.
Sumner. The last half hour OF the old
year was spent in prayer and praise SER
vice, led by the pastor, Rev. j. W. Coffin.
At Y the bell was rung ~ times 10 ring in
the new year 1902, and many hand shake
and "Happy New Year" were expressed.
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EAST GRANVILLE.

Willie Cookson was in Randolph Mon
day.
Pearl Campbell visited in Middlesex Sat
urday.
Ed Hill was in Mortified and Berlin
Tuesday.
Mr.. Carpenter of Middlesex is at work
for p. j. Campbell.
Dewitt c. Webb of Medford, Mass,
called in town Friday.
Miss Lnnie Jones OF Braintree visited
Mrs. p. j. Campbell Friday.
Miss Hannah Hanlon was the guest OF
Miss Minnie Tierney the last Of the week.
Cecil Richardson went Tuesday to
Mortified to visit his grandfather, samuel
Richardson,
Alden Richardson, wife and little daugh-
ter visited in North Randolph Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Amber Hill went Wednesday to
Waterbury to spend few weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. Woodbury..
A number of the friends of Miss Emma
Patch were invited to her home Tuesday
afternoon to help celebrate her fourteenth
birthday. Refreshments OF cake and cof-
fee were served and all enjoyed the pleas
ant occasion.
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BROoKFIELD.

David swinyer has moved to the L. Fits
farm in Vershire.
Mrs. +. L. Kelly of Northfield came to
the Durkee- Ketchum wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Churchill OF Ber-
lin visited Mrs. Lois Buck last week.
Walter Fullam has recently moved his
family into the house Of q. ii. Kibbee.
Charles II. Blake and wife from Bethel
Lympus spent Christmas with their par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton Snow were called
TO part with their little twin daughter
Tuesday, the 24th.
The elder Mr.. and Mrs. Swinyer are
very soon 10 occupy the farm they have
bought in Chelsea.
L. L. Bigelow has resigned his Office of
deputy sheriff and goes into the employ of
a marble company.
Dea. and Mrs. Wilcox and grandson
visited their daughter, Mrs. Fred Ladd, of
Barre on Christmas day.
The First church has its annual roll call
meeting and preparatory lecture on satur-
day afternoon, preceded by dinner
A nephew OF Mrs. c. r. Blake by the
name Of Wright from Boston, Mass, Is
recuperating here after severe illness.
The annual meeting and roll call of the
Second church will be on Friday at 1880
o'clock. Preparatory service in connec-
tion Herewith.
Too bad any Of our farmers failed to
hear Prof Hills very interesting lecture
last week Friday evening. His subject
was dairying. Those who heard his able
address were well paid.
Why will right-minded mothers allow
their little children, especially girls, to be
on the street and around the postofiice
every evening? II anything viii destroy
the finer senses and debase the moral
character Of little folks this viii.
The Christmas exercises at the churches
were appreciated by the listeners and the
children were remembered as usual by
Santa Claus. Among the older ones at
the First church, Rev. Mr.. Abercrombie
was presented with nice revolving book
case.
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting OF the w. r. c.: Pres,
Mrs Louise Clark I. sen. vice, Mrs. Sarah
Frink; junior vice, Miss Susan Adams;
sec, Mrs. Laura Hood; treas, Mrs Lottie
Carpenter; chap, Mrs. Marion Bullard;
conductress, Mrs. Nett Durkee; asst. con-,
Mrs Emma Ditty; guard, Mrs. Emma
Ravmore; asst. guard, Mrs. Della Fisk;
delegate to the grand encampment, Mrs.
Sarah Frink; alternate, Mrs. Nett Durkee.
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EAST RoxBURY.

Addie Ladd has gone to Randolph to
work for few weeks.
Howard Edison and Lillian Buck were
at ID. l.. Bucks one day last week.
Mrs. l.. G.. Kidder, who has been quite
ill, is able to SIT up part of the time.
T. Riley from Barre spent Christmas
with his daughter and family in this town.
Miss Eta Chamberlin, teacher in one
of the Montpelier schools, was a guest of
Leila Webster recently.
Mrs. Lizzie Freeman expects to go to
Worcester, Mass, this week to spend the
rest of the winter with her daughter.