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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
COL. SMITHS WRIT
Counsel Expects a Favorable
Decision From Justice
Fort Soon.

Counsel for Col. r. G. Smith, of the
Fourth Regiment. who has applied for
writ of certiorari reviewing Major-General
wanser's call for an election for a Com
mander of the First Brigade, is daily eN-
pecting a decision from Justice ]. Frank
lin Foot, and a favorable one.
That decision would arrive in a day
or two is regarded as sure because the
new Fifth Regiment is being formed and
the officers elected will be affected by it,
great deal of nonsense has been
spread about the suit, and hints that feel
ings anything but amicable existed be-
tween the parties to it. Such is not the
case. The election raised certain legal
questions which both sides are anxious to
settle; the main one being the constitu-
tionality of the act under which the exist
ing National Guard operates.
Major General Wanser refuses to discuss
the case at all. His position is simple
He had to make an order in accordance
with the law as it now stands, and he
made it. If there was error in the law,
he will be glad to know just what he can
and cannot do
Colonel Smith and Colonel Campbell are
the candidates for the vacant Brigadier-
Generalship. If the officers of the squad
ron of cavalry and battery of artillery
were allowed to vote, 1t is said that com
ing from Essex, they would surely vote
for Colonel Campbell Without their
votes the friends of Colonel Smith say he
would be elected.
Both are good officers. and either would
fill the position efficiently
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
HIM STILL
Miss Aird Indignantly Denies
That Her Prosecutions
Caused Martin
Daly's Death.

Miss Elizabeth Aird, of No. 332 First
street, is somewhat indignant over the
assertion that the death of Martin Daily,
was partially due to her prosecutions af-
ter the suit was tried. She says
Il had seen Mr.. DAILY but twice since
the suit was tried the second timeI was
not satisfied with the result of the first
suit $50. and secured new trial in which
/ was awarded s275 and costs. My hono-
had been attacked at the first trial. | am
not mercenary woman
"The amount received does not pay
any woman to remain under the shadow
of suspicion. merely wanted to protect
my good name. 1t was for this reasin
1 had him arrested for subornation of per-
jury, it having developed during the trial,
according to evidence. that he had offered
John McCue SIS to testify adversely to my
character. l am truly sorry to hear of
his DEATH
Il really loved Mr. Daily. was not
locking for money / own a big four
storier fat. have had no convsrzatson
with Mr.. Day since the beginning of the
suit Neither have sent any messenger
OF &OtlIl 10 ll4Lt lie t4tSAAl o4-
ter the first suit ended I was sitting N a
drug store in Newark avenue, near Coles
street. with one of my tenants.
He stopped and gazed through the win
dows for several minutes. went out. but
avoided him. He looked at me kindly, as
though he wanted to speek to me- At
that time would willingly have met him
half way. provided he came to my house,
because l still loved him.
After the second trial we met upon the
street. 1t seemed to me that he wanted
to speak to me- 1 managed to pass him
in the crowd without spanking. These are
the only two occasions when we saw
each other. AS said before l have nell
ther sent a messenger or communication.
How. then, can I be accused of parse-
cutting him? All I have done since the
first trial has been along the line of ef-
forts to protect my good name and char
acter. which were attacked during the
trials Of the suit I instituted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
ALEX YOUNC'S MISTAKE
Thought the December Grand
Jury Had Adjourned,
But 1t Hadn't.

Because Lawyer Alex. Young was not
aware of the fact that the December term
grand jury had not been discharged, his
personal suit for legal services against
Charles Bonne ended in non-suit in the
district court yesterday.
Mr.. Young's action was for $500 and in
his state of demand he says that Mr..
Bonine had become responsible for his
brother-in-law's debt for professional SER
vices In the event of the December term
grand jury adjourning without indicating
Bonine's brotherin-law it was stipulated
that Mr.. Young was to receive the $500
balance of his fee of $3.50
Are you aware of the fact that the
December term Grand Jury still acts?"
asked Lawyer Jos. NJ. Noonan, who rep
resented Bonine.
"It certainly has adjourned replied the
lawyer plaintiff
WELL if it has the court. prosecutor
and the members of the Grand Jury are
not aware of the fact said Mr. Noo1an.
Il believe a non suit is the proper thing
to enter at this time" remarked Judge
Smith. "The December term Grand Jury
is certainly still in existence"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
THE POLICE GIG
Little Girls TWO Cent Play
Causes a Hoboken Policy
Joint to Be Raided.

It all came about because he played the
police gig" The gig came out and net
ted him just 81. But the police, unfortun-
ately. came out also and now he occupies
cell at Police Headquarters. Hoboken.
The prisoner is James Courtney, thirty
five years old, Of No. 512 Court street,
Hoboker- Courtney is a longshorenan.
He called at a policy shop kept by John
T. Eysei, at No. 60 Second street. that
city, this morning. to collect 81 for two
cents which he had played on a winning
gig Shortly after he received the 8 De-
tective Sergeant Nelson and Detective
Kerrigan entered and arrested all hands.
The prisoners were Courtney Eysel and
Peter Peterson, also longshoreman.
Both Courtney and Peterson frankly adj
:nitted having made plays with Eysel-
Did you ever win any money! inquir-
ed Recorder stanton of Courtney.
Yis, your honor, have. I won two
dollars this very mornin'"
What numbers did you play?''
II played &c 54-ss''
"And what gig do you call tAat?''
Courtney looked puzzled for a moment,
and then replied
Sure 1 don't know what they call it,
unless it be the police gig
1t turned out that the attention of tbs
police was called to the shop by Edward
w Martin. owner of the premises. AR.
Martin was collecting his rents this morn
ing when he noticed little girl come out
OF No so Second street He knew the
girl did not live in the house so ne asked
her what she was doing there. The girl
said that she had played two cents on
policy for her mother. Mr.. Martin at
once informed the police
After Eysel, Courtney and Peterson
were arrested. Detectives Nelson and Ker-
rigan returned TO the policy shop and TOOK
charge. They had been in the place bu-
q few minutes when a big husking Ger
man entered aaa handed te Drtertive ESei--
son ten cents and a small piece of pa
per on which We're written three numbers.
Nelson informed the man that he could
not play The German insisted unon
playing, however, and was placed under
arrest He tried to escape upon learning
that he was in the hands Of the police.
but was quickly subdued. He gave his
name as William Urer, Of No 127 Willow
avenue.
Recorder Stanton held Engel for the
Grand Jury in default of $500 bail charg-
ed with dealing III policy. The other mer
were held in $2Oe bail as Witnesses.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
RESPONDED TO FIRST CALL
Mr.. Welsh Receives a Medal of
Honor From the Govern
ment for His Patriotism.

Archibald Welsh, well known resident
of West Bergen. recently received med
al from the government for having re-
sponded to the first call for troops at the
outbreak of the war of the Rebellion. Mr.
Welsh resides on Clinton avenue. He is a
life long resident Of this city and is a
highly respected citizen.
When President Lincoln issued his firs-
call for troops Mr.. Welsh was among the
first in this city to respond He was a
member of the same corps with Police
Captain Archibald McKaig.s Captain Nc
Kaig received a medal short time ago.
Although considerably advanced in years
Mr.. Welsh is as active as a man twenty
years his junior. He is an ardent patriot
and says he would gladly re-enlist if his
services were needed by his country
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
STAND BY FACAN
Finance Commissioners
Table Resolution Ask
ing for Mayors
Reason for Nc
Dermott Veto.

Commissioner Brock yesterday intro
duced in the Board OF Finance a resolu-
tion requesting the Mayor to send to that
Board his reasons for yetoing the Board
of Finance resolution of January q auth
orizing Corporation Counsel Record to re-
tain Allan L. McDermott as associate
counsel. After some discussion the reso-
luton was Withdrawn by Commissions
Brock. Under the head Of new business
Commissioner Brock arose and said.
4 have resolution to offer the Board J
1t was passed to Clerk Kalaher and reat
thus:
Whereas on the fifth day of Febru-
ary his honor the Mayor returned to
this Board without his approval the
resolution passed by this Board on the
twerty-seve day of January, re-
tanning Honorable Allan L. McDer-
mott in certain cases, without giving
his objections therefore, and
Whereas In the opinion of the Board
such a veto is intalid and this Board
Is entitled to be informed of his rea-
sons for the refusal to approve of said
resolution, be it
Mayor, is hereby requested to send to
this Board his objections to said reso-
luton.
Move it is put on the table indefiaite-
", shouted Commissioner Abernetny
Commissioner Brock smiled like one who
has forced the enemy to show his hand.
This is the veto that became sffectivt
last week by the failure of the Board tc
meet. This failure was caused by Com
missioner Abernethy leaving before the
meeting. ON important business
President Ringle followed Commissioner
Abernethy by saying
THE veto became effective by the fail
ure Of this Board to act on it at the lasi
scheduled meeting. .
But said Commissioner Brock. '.as
there were no reasons the veto is mol
legal
1T became effective replied the Prest
dent.
Then I withdraw the resolution"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
DANGEROUS
SCHOOLS
Grand Jury Investigates
Deplorable Condition of
High and No. 6.
TO TAKE ACTION TODAY
Authorities Will Be Compelled
to Make Both Build
ings Safe.

The condition of Public School No. 6 at
Central and St. Pauis avenues was inyes-
tigated yesterday afternoon BY. special
committee OF the grand jury. consisting
of Arthur w. Clayton, A. P. Hexamer,
John Header, third; F.. S. WoIbert, DR..
Craven and Foreman George w. Peterson.
Their report will be submitted at the
meeting of the grand jury tomorrow af-
ternoon when action will probably be
taken to force the authorities TO put in a
proper condition the High School building
on Bay street, and also to make necessary
repairs to No. s school
The south wing of No. school, which
was No 1 of old Hudson City, is probably,
with the exception of No. II at Bergen
Square. the Oldest building used for school
purposes in the city. 1t is without modern
sanitary or ventilating apparatus and
totally unfit for it's present uses. The
main building. which points on Central
Avenue, was erected over a quarter of
century ago. and, although possessing an
imposing exterior is anything but what a
modern school house should be.
In this antiquated structure over 2se0o
children-the largest number Of any
order to accommodate the demand nearly
all the assembly room space of the en-
tire building had to be given up for class
rooms and the accommodations. or rather
lack of accommodations, for teachers and
children are a disgrace to the city.
A few years ago No. IS School, at Pail
sade and Reservoir avenues, was erected
to relieve the overcrowded condition of
the primary department of No. s, nut
the growth of population in that section
Of the Heights has been so rapid that the
relief was but trifing and temporary.
Principal J. W. Wakeman. a thorough
executive official as well as one of the
most efficient instructors of the city. with
the able assistance of Director julius
Berger, during the past few years has
systematized the arrangements Of the
school to conform with conditions and
relieve as far as possible the incenven.-
ence to which both. teachers and scholars
are subjected by reason Of the overcrowd-
ing of the building
The school has no fire escapes, al
though the sfairways OF the old building
are of wood The main building has stone
stairways for pupils use on either side.
To guard against possible panic in the
event of fire an excellent system Of fire
drill has been inaugurated by which the
whole building can be emptied in a re-
markably short space of time.
No director of education has ever work
ed harder to improve the deplorabie and
disgraceful condition of the school house
than has Director Julius Berger. He has
found it impossible. however, to induce
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
RAILWAY REFoRRAToRY
Hudson County Sends Two Mem
Visit Tomorrow BY the Governor

Hudson County yesterday sent two
prisoners to the new State Reformatory
at Railway. Secretary Thomas NJ Cop
sille of the Commission, said that the
total number now in the institution is 90
The Commissioners met yesterday.
Tomorrow Governor Murphy, the State
officials and members OF both Houses of
the Legislature will visit the reformatory.
They are expected early in the afternoon
and viii make tour of the buildings
The Commissioners are anxious to show
the party that the money appropriated
has beeen spent in the most ecoaomicel
and effective manner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATS
New Members Are Added to
Their Flourishing Club.

The attendance at the meeting OF the
Third Ward Democratic Club. which took
place at the clubs house No. 25o Sixth
street. last evening, was very largely ct
tended, considering the stormy weather
Eight new members were admitted. who
bring the membership Of the club up to
three hundred and forty.
Six propositions for membership were
received and viii be acted upon at the
next meeting. Only routine business was
transacted. The committee which is now
busy making arrangements for the an
nual picnic of the club did not make a
report last evening as was expected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
Are You Going Anywheres

II so, a letter or a postal card ad-
dressed to Guy Adams. Division Passen-
ger Agent, Lackawanna. No. 749 Broad
street, Newark. viii bring you full infor-
nation in regard to rates. routes. time
of traine or sailings of steamers, berth or
state-room accommodations, etc.
Low excursion rates to many Southern
and Western points, including California
and Mexico Through trains, unequalled
service and fast time to Buffalo, Chicago
and ST. Louis via the "Lackawanna- "
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
PIONEER yEREIR TO MEET

There will be meeting of the German
Pioneer yerein this evening at Reuters
Hall, Jersey avenue and First street.
Considerable business OF importance in
regard to the Pfngst Monday celebration,
which viii be held at Pohlmannis Pavii-
ion ON May 12, under the auspices Of the
verein, will take place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
MONEY FOR HEALTH BOARD
Financiers Give Them Enough
Last to May |.

The Board of Finance yesterday appro-
priated $1,000 for the Board of Health. The
Health authorities asked for 5000. But
the Finaneiers had an idea that the
amount appropriated would be sufficient.
This amount, it is believed, will carry the
Health Board along to May l.
Now those employees who were not paid
for February will receive their monies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
MISS PROCTOR TO LECTURE

Tho seventh of course of lectures at
the Free Public Library lecture room,
under the auspices of the eJrsey City
Woman's Club. wiz take place tomorrow
evening at eight O'Clock.
The lecturer viii be Miss Mary Proctor
whose subject win be 'Other Worlds
Than Ours" which will be iHsutrated by
stereopticon views.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
FOR NEW ENGINE HOUSE

At the next meeting Of tho Fire Com
missioners on the evening of March 10,
bids will be received for the new house
for engine company No. II.
The new company win be located at
Manning avenue and Grand street and the
building Is to be one of the finest in the
department.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
ALEXANDER MlLNE's FUNERAL

The funeral Of Alexander Milne. who
died at his heme No. 223 Warren street..
a few days ago, after a lingering Illness
took place this morning q his late resi-
dence.
He was young man twenty-five years
of age and popular member of the
Fourth Regiment. The funeral was large
'ly attended
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
FREEHoLDERs TO MEET

The Board OF Freeholders will hold a
regular meeting this afternoon. An in-
teresting report from the legislative COM
mittee will tell of the progress of different
measures in which the people of the
County are interested.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
JOHN ]. VOORHEES, HELPS
Sends s25 to Van Houten Posts
Cemetery Fund.

Mr.. John j. Voorhees,. of the Voorhees,
Rubber Manufacturing Company, sent
check for s25 this morning to the Finance
Committee of Van Houten Post to assist
the Post in purchasing a site in Bayview
Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, March 6. 1sa2-Foreeast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. NJ Friday:-Fair tonight and tomor-
row; high north winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
Hartnett's Record.
MATTERS or Fzcr.

Pavonia Brand OF Canned Tomatoes. extra-
large cans. and filled with red. ripe tomatoes.
wholesale at D. E. cieary Co.'S stores. Ash
your grocer for 'em-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
FATHER fof GETTING BETTER

The Rev Father Francis NJ. Foy, senior
curate of St Joseph's R. c. Church, who
has been confined to the rectory on Paw
onia avenue for some time suffering from
a severe cold. is rapidly convalesing. The
rector, the Rev. Father P. f. smyth, who
has also been i'll, has recovered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06

2. " Groves signature y % each box. ~.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06

A-N"<
by experienced men in the electrical line,
the new alarm bells are made of such
material, and of such good workmanship,
that there is not another firm in this sec
ton of the country that can duplicate
them for from "a to s425 each.
Superintendent Speicher of the Fire
Alarm Telegraph Service smiled when he
heard the Mayors letter read and so did
President Niplett. These two gentlemen
are both considered very close tigurers on
all such work.
Superintendent Speicher, after the meet-
ing, said
whoever informed the Mayor that he:
could purchase bell like that in the open
market for s1.35 does not know what he is
talking about and I am willing to wager
they can not be bought for one penny less
than the amount named in the Gamewell
claim. In the first place, made trip
among number of electrical concerns.
securing estimates of the price at which
they would turn out a bell like the one
the Gamewell people made, and I tell you
they all said they could not do the work
for less than s4, or s4.25 apiece, and they
said they would make very small profit
at that"
81 will mention the J. H. Bunnell Com
pany of No. 25 Park place, who told me
they would not make a bill like the sam
pie less than $4.25. The Manhattan Elec-
trical Company of this city told me thai
they could not make it, as it was a special
made bell. and even if they tried, their
figure would be about S a piece. The
bell is a storm proof one, and the mag
nets are made of Norway iron, which is
soft and flexible, and in case of storm it
will never stick, and it is impossible Tor II
to get out of order, and it will never rust.
The magnets are wound with silk and are
non-corrosive. In my opinion it is vers
cheap bell and will be great saving to
the city "
President Niblett, who is fire ad-
juster and who has considerable knowl-
edge of work on electrical appliances,
spoke in the same strain.
Those bills which were ordered by the
o.d board" he said, "are a special make
and I truthfuIly believe that a bell of
that construction is worth s3.75 apiece.
Now if it can be proved that there is an
overcharge we will certainly not approve
of the claim, but l think myself it is
just claim, from what information l have
gathered
The Mayors letter was laid over until
Wednesday, March 10, when the Coamis-
sioners will more than likely pass the
claim without his approval.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06

Don't think less of your system than YOU do
of your house. Give il a thorough cleansing
too. Take Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-03-06
FA('AN FAKE
Fire Board Resents His In
sinuation in His Veto of
GameWelI Claim.
BILL IS A JUST ONE
President Nibblett Says the
Work Could Not Have
Been Done So Well
for Less.

At the meeting of the Fire Commissions
ers last evening. Mayor Mark M. Fagai
sent his first communication to that bod,
since he was elected to office.
1t was not very pleasant communica
tion, as it was veto of claim of tn
Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Com
pany for the amount Of s487 so. for 1S0 FIVE
inch special made vibrating bells, whicl
claim was passed by the Commissioner:
at the meeting of February 10.
The Mayors communication was as fol
lows
Jersey City, N. j., Feb. 26, 1902.
To the Honorable the Commissioners
of the Fire Board of Jersey City.
Gentiemen-I herewith return ciaiin
of the Gamewel Fire Alarm Telegraph
Company, embraced In resolution
passed by your Board on February l9,
1902 without my approval, for the fol-
lowing reason, to witt
Item one in said claim is charge
of 1870 5-inch vibrating bells, amount
S4S750. ro at the rate of s3.75 per bell.s
This charge, in my estimation, is hign-ts
ly excessive. Inquiry satisfies me that
these bells can be purchased in the
open market at retail for si.35 each, or
in lots of one hundred for $l.z5 each.
At the retail market price the cost &c
the city would be $16250 instead of
$4S7. So or at the rate OF So. IS per bell.
city should be obliged to pay for any
article at the rate of 300 per cent. or
its market price. ! am,
Respectfully yours,
MARK NJ. FAGAN, Z.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-31
=. P. $. 6. Q. CONVENTION.
me Resolutions Adopted Condemn An
sunday Pisasuring and Dsnouncs the
rWids Open" Policy In City Affair."

Tacoma, Wash, July 2e.-This was
the closing day Of business with the
convention Of the Y. P. s. C. U. The
committee on resolutions submit
ted a report which was adopted. The
committee recommends the prepare.
ton and publication in the Chris.
tan Union Herald Of a course of
systematic studies Of foreign mis-
sions, to be used once a month ms
optional subjects, instead of the
regular subject during the year 1903;
condemns all Sunday pleasuring and
business which desecrates the Sab.
bath and denounces the tendency
toward what is called q wide open"
policy in city affairs, especially in
western towns, and recommends
book OF psalms selections, prepared
with music, simple in character, at
tractive in harmony and yet clearly
within the compass of the children's
voices.
A resolution was adopted declar- !
ing answering adherence to the
historical belief Of the Protestant
church in the verbal inspiration and
nerrency of Gods Holy Word"
At night there was a song service
md an address on "Unconquered
by Rev. Watson, Of St.
Iouis.