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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
NORTH JERSEYS STOCK UP
Rumor of That Sale Causes
Rise of Quarter a
Point.

North Jersey Street Railway stock
took slight jump this morning of a
quarter of a point and a few sales were
made at 81 1-2. This was caused by
rumor waited from Newark that by
Tuesday at least an announcement would
be made about the control of the road
by the Riker interest. President Il. f.
G. Young being at Niagara Falls, no in
formation could be secured from him as
to the truth of the report
For months the rumored sale of the
North Jersey has agitated local financial
circles and those who owned stock have
been on the ragged edge of eager curl
osity, confident that if the deal went
through stock would climb up 40 at
least. While President Young has re-
peatedly denied that any deal was in
progress, the Newark bookers persist
emily said that it was on the verge of
consumma ton. One of these said today
to Il News" Representatives
by next week you will find that the
control of the road has passed into other
hands. This is not merger, but a
merger, but a sale"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
CITY VS.. PRAxMARER.
Judge Hoos Reserves Decision
for Violating City Ordin-
anCe.

An interesting debate was listened to
in the First Criminal Court this morning
after rehearsing of the case of the City
VS.. August Praxmarer had been granted
by Judge Hoos.
Praxinarer was arrested and fined $40
for violating the city ordinance relating
to the soliciting of emigrants for hotels
and transportation companies
The Holland-AmeritA line, of which
Praxmarer is an empoye, decided TO
fight the case and employed Marshall
Van Winkle as counsel. The point on
which the case was contested was that
the HOLLAND America line had been re-
quested to make arrangements for the
meeting of the persons spoken to by
Praxmarer, and that he had perfect
right as the agent fthe company to do
so.
Assistant City Attorney Robert Carey
appeared for the city, and an interesting
debate of almost an hour and half du-
ration took place between these two gem
tlemen.
Judge Hoos decided to reserve decis-
ion for two weeks and in the meantime
Chief Murphy will in struct his men to
see that the ordinance is not again vio-
lated. AiAANlH@M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
MAYOR FAGAN
UP A TREE
He Wont Tell Whether He
Will Appoint Women on
the Board Of Educa-
ton.
THREE men TO RETIRE.
Will He Oblige the j. g. w.
G. by Given Two Direct
orships to the Fair
Sex?
THREE men TO RETIRE.

Mayor Fagan said this morning that
he has not received communication
from the Jersey City Woman's Club ask
ing him to appoint two women as mem
bers of the Board of Education on Janu-
ary 1 next.
when the petition arrives" said the
Mayor, 81 will give it due considerations
Further than this his Honor was
mum.
The terms of only three directors, Dr.
Egbert, William A. Lewis and Robert
Thompson, will expire on December 81
DIR. Egbert and Mr.. Lewis are mentioned
among the most active members of the
Board and they are reasonably sure of
reappointment, providing they wish to
return. Mr.. Thompson was appointed a
few weeks ago to fill vacancy.
OFFICIALS NOT TALKING.
Several city officials were asked this
morning for an expression of opinion as
to the advisability of naming two women
as directors. They all begged to be ex-
cused from talking for publication.
1t is expected that delegation of club
women will call upon the bachelor Mayor
to urge him to give the women of the
city representation on the Board
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
HISTORY REPEATED.
Defeat of Major Lentz Was
Similar to That of BOSS
Stainsby in 1884.
[specIal to .eghe Jersey clty Newg."I

i
NEWARK, Nov. 8, 1902.-There was
much in the election of Tuesday that re-
called to the minds of old timers in the
political arena the memorable contest of
November, 1884, when William Stains
by, the Republican boss of that tine.
was defeated by William H. Brown, the
Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Es-
sex county.
In more ways than one that battle of
the ballots was like the shrievalty con-
test that was brought to an end Tues
day. Stainsby, like Lentz, was the Re-
publican leader, and Brown, like NicoI.
was then comparatively new in politics.
Stainsby, like Lentz, had made vindic-
tive political enemies, and Brown, like
Nicoll, was in a position where anything
like an effective attack was altogether
out of the question.
The followers Of Stainsby stuck to
their losing battle to the last 1t was
the same way Saturday with the loyal
Supporters of the Major. And the results
was almost identical. Stainsby lost in al
most every district in the county; Lentz
ran behind his ticket in Newark in all
save about dozen voting precincts. The
count in both fights resulted in way so
nearly alike as to be remarkable. Stains
by was beaten in the county by 1869
votes: Lcntz lost his fight by 1853.
In the contest OF 1884 the whole Re-
publican ticket was elected. with the ex-
ception of Stainsby, the party candidate
for Sheriff 1t was exactly the same
way yesterday. The voters of the Eighth
and Ninth Wards showed their feeling
against Stainsby in the same way, and
almost with as much emphasis as the
present day voters went at the present
chairman Of the County Committee The
opposition to Stainsby affected the whole
Republican ticket, and so did the feeling
against Lentz at this election.
1t was said at the time of Stainsby's
defeat that it was his record that work
cd his overthrow. The same thing ex-
actly is now being said of Lentz. They
said in 1884 that the community had set
the seal of condemnation upon an unde-
sired candidates; and they are saying the
same thing of Lentz today. 1t is said
that only the people-the whole people
are able to accomplish what was done
on Tuesday Much the same thing was
said with equal truth the day after
Stainsby's Waterloo.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
RAILROAD CRAB.
West Shore Trying to Steal
Land From West New
York.

War is imminent between the Town
of West New York and the West Shore
Railroad Company over right of way
along the foot of the Palisades. Shortly
after midnight Friday morning Police
man Corlis, who was on duty near the
old ferry landing, which the company re-
Gently abandoned for one short dis
tance down the river, he saw gang of
Italians preparing to build a switch on
the road leading to the old ferry, which
is used very little now for public traffic.
He ordered the Italians to stop work
and then, seeing that they had no inten-
tioneof obeying his orders, he sent to the
police station for reinforcements. These
arrived in the persons of Policemen
Wallace and Kelley and their presence
stopped the work. Since then the police
have been guarding the place by day and
night and the railroad employees have
been resting on their tools.
The attitude of the town authorities
is due to their desire to possess a strip
of land owned by the company near
the new ferry landing. They have been
negouaUong with the company Tor Its
purchase for some time, but consider
the railroads demands exorbitant. Sew
eral iron bound agreements have been
drawn up by the company, but all have
been rejected by the town on the ground
that their terms were altogether too fav-
orable to the railroad
Some time ago the railroad company
seized another strip of land by similar
methods and the authorities fear they
will repeat their tactics on this occasion
The matter will be considered at meet
ing of the council to be held Monday
night when it will be decided whether
to apply to the courts for an injunction
to restrain the company from taking
possession of the road
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
CHRIS Gets WISE.
Knows Why He Was Beaten
and Blames the Lincoln
Hall Crowd.

Gloom, disappointment anger, scorn,
rage and other things were visible on the
face of the Honorable Gamaliel r. Chris
campaign committee with thanks. His
headquarters at the door of the David
son Building were crowded at an early
hour. and although the wind whistled
cold, Mr.. Christie's retainers didn't mind
it one bit. Wasn't the doughbag to be
opened and then something warm would
follow?
Mayor Mark NJ. Pagan did not show
up, being detained in the City Hall draw
ing up veto on the enormous extrava-
gance of All outlay of two cents for a
new duster for the scrubwomen of the
Hail.
AS Gamaliel hove in sight, dismal
groan was heard. He had no bag in his
hand. They comforted themselves with
the hope that the big wad was doubt
less slowed away in his vest pocket,
where the vote to elect him Freeholder
was carried. But Chris quickly unde-
ceived them.
NOT THAT KIND.
Fellows" he exclaimed, order
'AIine's a hot Scotch sang out little
Dickie Guggleby of North Bergen.
'.Chop that out" was the stern COM
mand of the leader. ''Come to order.
Now, yer see how they've done me. Sam
Dickinson threw us down, boys, and
We'll get square. How was it that Joe
Locke was beat? Same treachery.
Woolley and Ed. Fry didn't want him
and they done him up. Why was we
beat in the county? Tell me that?
FRIVOLOUS JOHNNIE.
"Not votes enough" hazarded Johnnie
Raddle, who, before he fell from grace,
was a sturdy Democrat of Johnstown.
"Say, no guying," said Mr.. Christie.
'The people gave the grand laugh at
Dickinson, Pagan and that push. Toffey
strong candidate? Amt aces high
with me- / told Dickinson and Near
thur that Tom McEwan told me that
l was the strongest candidate. Now, if
they had given me the Shreevavality
nomination Zeller wouldn't be in it.
Better luck next time. boys. Christie
amt. a. dead cock in the pit yet. Me
Evans with. me and by next election
We'll let the guys in Lincoln Hall know
trick or two. The meeting is ad-
iourned sinnydee" ,,ss s,z.s
"Nothin,s dom, Chrisf'' asked dele
gate.
'I'll blow" he said, sadly, leading the
party to the cafe next door.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
zELLER's BONDS
ThessSheriff Elect Names Six
Sureties for $4,000
Calls on Collector
Davis.

Sheriff-elect John Zeller will be sworn
in next Tuesday. He viii give bonds to
the amount of $4,000 required by law
for faithful performance of his duty
Mr.. Zeller said this morning that his
bondsmen viii be James Usher, of Union
Hill; Robert E. Weineke, of North Ber-
gen; Henry Stoekfsh, of North Bergen;
Alfred Blume, of Union Hill; Surrogate
James Lillis and DIR. Otto Albanesius,
both fthis city.
Blume is Republican.
Mr.. Zeller visited the City Collectors
office this morning with Freeholder-elect
Theodore Bernhardt and Anton Dite of
West Hoboken and William Dahm of
North Bergen, who We're anxious to meet
Mr.. Davis. The Collector congratulated
them upon the fine showing they made
Henry Stockfsh of North Bergen was in
the party.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
~V s6 km In HtaknE~ ttVO
Democratic County Com
mittee Shakes Hands
With Itself Over
the Victory.
THANKS ALL AROUND
Some to Spare for the "Jour-
nal" for the Democratic
Votes It Made.

The Democratic County Committee
had meeting last night which developed
into an election jubilee. The attendance
was large. The members exchanged
stories of the good work accomplished in
their respective districts and congratu-
lated one another on the great Demo
cratic victory.
After routine business had been trans
acted, Frederick D. Spengeman made q
motion, which was adopted unanimously,
extending a vote of thanks to Leader
Robert Davis, Chairman John Erickson
and Secretary p. III. Murphy of the
County Committee for their splendid
work during the campaign.
A vote of thanks was also accorded to
the local campaign speakers and out-of-
town spellbinders for their services, and
to the Democratic newspapers for their
support.
One of the committeeman said after
the meeting that he was of the opinion
that the committee ought to have thank
ed the Journal for its great success in
making converts to the Democratic
cause.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
PRESENT FOR JUDGE KRUGER
Associates of Savings Bank Give Him
Portrait of HimSe1f.

Judge Gottfried Kruger of Newark
was yesterday honored dy directors of the
German Savings Bank. @ which he is
president, by birthday gift of a large
oil painting of himself
The present was complete surprise to
the Judge, who had just presided at a di-
rector's meeting held for the first time
since certain improvements to the build
ing had been completed Vice-President
Joseph Isenburg made the presentation
speech, in which he emphasized the
work done in the interests of the bank by
Judge Kruger.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
LOWEST BIDDERS GET A WRIT
Carpenters Contest the Award of
Hoboken School Contract.

Lawyer Albert Leuly, representing
Toms & Topper, this morning applied to
Justice Collins, in the Supreme Court
for an order to show cause why writ
of certiorari should not be issued for
the review of the action of the Board of
Education in awarding the contract for
the carpentering work IN the new public,
school No. s. Hoboken, to Robert J.
Rath.
Mr.. Leuly said that despite the fact
that the bid of Toms & Topper was the
lowest, 6,4S3, the contract was award
ed to Rath at .$26,S72. He contended
that under section Sc of the School Act
of 1902 the Board of Education was
compelled to award such contracts to the
lowest responsible bidder
Justice Collins granted the application,
and fixed November 10 for argument.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
STAY AWAY FROM COURT
ThosesFeeling lnsulted Fail to
Press Their Charge and the
Men Are Paroled.

John Joyce, of Scranton, Pa. and
Michael Boyle, of No. 175 Fourth street.
this city, were prisoners in the First
Criminal Court this morning, charged
with benig disorderly persons by Mrs.
Marion Titzell, of No. 297 Barrow
street
Patrolman Murphy, who made the ar
rest, testified that about two O'Clock this
morning. Mrs. Titzell, her husband,
and woman friend, asked him to ar
rest the two men whom they said had
insulted them on the ferryboat
The complainants failed to appear in
court this morning and the defendants
were paroled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
BOY GANG RAIDED
Three of the Lads Who Have
Been Tearing Down a
Building Are Ar
rested.

Acting under orders from Captain
Cox, a squad of policemen in plain
clothes made raid at ten o'clock this
morning on a gang of boys who for
weeks past have been demolishing an un-
occupied building at Monticello and
Storm avenues, and succeeded in arrest
ing three of the youthful marauders.
The building is an old one, of wood,
and is not in use. until few months
ago dt was occupied as cooperage.
Boys have been continually at work
tearing down the structure and have
broken every window glass, beside cart
ing away, as fuel, doors, window sashes,
wainscoting and any other available FIRE
wood. What little lead piping there was
in the building has been stolen
The owner, as well as the residents in
the neighborhood, complained to the po-
lice few days ago. The latter acted
promptly and the arrest of the three
boys is expected to act as warning to
their companions and disrupt the gang.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
slLBERsD0RFF's MASQUERADE
Annual Ball Will Bs Given Thanks
Giving Eve.

The NJ. G. II. Silversdorff Association
is planning to hold its second annual
mask and civic ball ON Thanksgiving
eve, Wednesday, November 26, in the
Avenue House, Five Corners. There will
be prize drawing for the ladies. A
large attendance is anticipated and the
members expect this years event to sur
pass anything given by this organization
y The committee of arrangements in
cludes: James Range, chairman: Joseph
Klobert, George Ell. Witte, Fred Brutcher
and Edward Teutschenback.
The officers of the association are:-
Il. III. Bachert, president: A. H. Groe-
schel, vice president: George II. w.
Witte, secretary; James Range, treas
urer; Charles Black, sergeant-at-arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
SANITY QUESTIONED.
Two Persons From Bayonne Are
Found Acting Strangely.

in the County Jail, was accused this
morning of being dangerous lunatic.
The charge against her was made by
Warden Terence Sullivan. She will be
examined as to her sanity.
John Thompson, of No. 22T George
street, Bayonne, was found acting in a
crazy manner in the Waldo avenue yard
last evening. The police of Bayonne
were communicated with, but said they
did not know any such man. Thompson
was held in the Second Criminal Court
this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
BEWARE OF DANCES.
Recorder Stanton Give Young
Women Some Advice.

Alice Patterson, age seventeen, was
arrested at midnight last night ON COM
plant of her mother, who charged that
she went to Saturday night balls and had
stayed away from home at night.
"Some of these Saturday night func-
tions are not fit for full grown women to
attend" said Recorder Stanton, smuch
less girl of your years. You have time
to chose better life and hope this ar
rest will result in your reforming
The. girl was remanded until Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
BAYONNE' RATE.
Maturing Bonds Increase 1t
From 26s to 200 This Year.

Henry, Stetson, city assessor of
Bayonne, yesterday struck the tax rate
of that city. 1t will be 300 per hundred
as compared with 268 per hundred last
year. The reason assigned for the in
crease is that $4,000 worth of bonds
mature this year, which are to be paid
off instead of being renewed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
HIS LEFT FOOT CUT OFF.
italian Peddler Ovorsa ken Crossing
the Railroad Tracks.

Frank Falani, sixty-seven years old,
an Italian pedler,- of No. 420 Grand
street, while crossing the tracks of the
Lelligh Valley Railroad at the foot of
this morning. was struck by the engine
of westbound freight train. which cut
off his left foot above the ankle.
The injured man was removed to st.
Francis Hospital in an ambulance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
MUST SUPPORT THEIR WIVES
Justice Murphy Looking Sharply
After Delinquent Husbands.

Two cases of abandonment were be-
fore Police Justice Murphy in the Sec
ond Criminal Court this morning. One
was against Hugh McCoomb, of No.
Joy place. His. wife failed to appear
and the case went over until Monday.
The other case was against Charles
Briefly. of No. SO Canal street. He was
paroled on promise to pay his wife $3.50
per week. Poormaster Hewitt was COM
plainant in both cases.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
DECREE FOR MRS. VAN KEuREN

Ex-Governor George T. Werts, to
whom was referred the divorce suit of
Mrs. Van Keuren against her husband,
Graham Van Keuren, has made his re-
port He advises that a decree be given
in favor of the wife. The ground for the
suit was disertion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
BURNED HANDLING ACID.
Carboy Exp1odes and WaIsh.s Face
and Arms Are Tniured.

Ralph Walsh, forty-two years old, of
No. 357 Henderson street, employed as
laborer in the Pennsylvania Railroad
freight station, corner of Henderson and
Second streets, had his face and left
arm badly burned in an explosion of
carboy of acid yesterday.
Walsh was handling the carboy when
it exploded.
He was taken to st. Francis Hospi-
tai.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
LUTHER LEAGUE OFFICERS.
The Rev. Mr.. KNAPP, of Elizabeth
Chosen President.

The Luther Leagues of the State of
New Jersey in annual convention in AS
bury Park elected these officers:-
President, the Rev. Mr.. Krapf, of
Elizabeth; vice president, Mr.. James
Anderson, of the Holy Trinity Church,
this city; secretary, Miss Lena Block, of
Newark; corresponding secretary, Miss
Neubeck, of Elizabeth; treasurer, Miss
Kerr, of Atlantic City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
DRAMA In ST. LUCY's HALL.
Crawford Claim" Will Be Given
With a Fine Cast.

"Crawford's Claim" laughable COM
edy will be produced in St. Lucy's Hall,
corner of Grove and Sixteenth streets,
on the evenings of November 26, 81 and
%, under the auspices of the st. Lucys
Dramatic Society.
Rehearsals are conducted nightly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
COURT CALENDAR

General Sessions-November 10, Geo.
Fritz, embezzlement; Mozuto Ross, afro
cious assault; Frederick Harker, afro
cious assault. November IL, Frederick
De Erb, carnal abuse; VIM. Christie.
grand larceny and receiving stolen goods.
Circuit Court-November 10, No. 326
and 1863
Supreme Court-Justice Colline will
hear motions every Saturday morning
hereafter at 10 o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
FIDDLInG STILL.

"No tax rate yet: still fddling." was
the latest report at the Tax Board office
today. The Commissioners may strike
q rate ON Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
TEUToNIA SACRED CONCERT

The Teutonia Singing Society will hold
sacred concert at Pohlmann's on Sun
day evening, November 16.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
CHILD RESCUED
FROM FIRE
Mr.. Wittener Throws a Coat
Around the Girl and
Smothers the Flames.
BOTH ARE BADLY BURNED
Little Rosla Simone Ventured
Too Near a Bonfire in
Union Hill.
BOTH ARE BADLY BURNED

Eight-year-old Rosla Simone, of Pali-
sade avenue and Union street, Union
Hill, was badly burned this morning
while playing around bonfire and lies
in critical condition at her parent s
home.
August Wettener, the real estate deal
er, who rescued the child from the
flames and took her home, had his hands
and arms badly burned.
The little girl was playing near the fire
with several other children who had
kindled it. They were all running about
when Rosla Simone went too close. and
the flames caught her dress. In an in
stant her clothing was in flames. Her
frightened companions ran away from
her.
WITTENER'S RESCUE.
Wittener, whose office is a short dis
tance from the bonfire, ran saw the girl
standing in the street screaming for as
sistance. He reached her quickly.
Taking off his coat he threw it around
the child and rolled her on the ground.
In this way he put out the flames. He
then carried the child to her home.
DIR. Anna Rees found that the girl
was badly burned on the right side and
right arm. Part of her hair had been
burned away and her face was blistered
and scorched. The child's chances for
recovery are considered very slim.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

WILLIAM ]. MORAN, Undettaksr,
lat Montgomery street. TEL 347.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

Pavonia Brand of Fine Early June Canned
Peas. for sale at nearly all good grocery
stores, and Wholesale II the D. e. Cleagy Co. IS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

THOMAS HUGHES, Undertaken,
101 Montgomery street. N. Y. & n. ].
Telephone 1876.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

JAMES ]. MERRITY, Undertakes,
No. 400 Grove street. Hudson Tel. 2S9.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
CHILD RUN OVER. :

James White, seven years Old. while
playing in front of his home, No. $50
York street, was knocked down and run
over yesterday afternoon by a wagon
driven by John Lemer. of Belmont and
Monticello avenues. The boys left leg
was bruised and cut and he was taken
home by friends. Dr. Baker had him
sent to st. Francis Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

R. H. DUFF, Undertaken. now at No.
544 Jersey avenue. Tel. 5S1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

GEORGE STEVENS. Undertakes.
No. 605 Jersey avenue. Tel. 124.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08

BONNOT, THE FLORIST, has a
large variety of flowers always on hand.
No. 14o Newark avenue, Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 1902. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at 8 p. NJ.
Sunday :--Fair aud warmer tonight and
tomorrow; north winds.