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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
RECEIVER CAMPBELL
BRINGS SECOND SUIT
AGAINST LOAN ASSN.
Grows Out of the Assignment of LOUIS BRIGGS whose Assignee George
Valentine was at the Time the Middesex County Bank
FoaeJvave of Shares Is S3OOO--Frst Hearing Held AnOth
er will be in Newark Ton1OwOw-SeveraI Interesting Points
HnvoIved

Tomorrow testimony will be taken
before Vice. Chancellor Emery in
Newark in q second suit which Ed
ward s. Campbell, rec eiver OF the de-
funct Middlesex County Bank, has
brought against the Perth Amboy
Mutual Homestead and Building Asso-
citation to recover the par value OF
fifteen shares of its stock issued IN
1891 to Louis BRIGGS and his wife
Rosa. Sherrad Depue began the suit
in behalf of the receiver.
According to the testimony OF the
receiver's side in the case given Mon-
day, Louis BRIGGS executed an assign
ment to George M. Valentine, the
cashier who wrecked the bank, for all
his real and personal property for the
benefit of his creditors in May 1895.
The assignment was in the nature OF
a trust and gave Mr.. Valentine, who
was appointed assignee, the power to
sell. Included in BRIGGS schedule OF
assets were the fifteen shares Of build
ing loan stock which the cashier used
as collateral after the manner he fol-
lowed in his other ruinous transac-
tions with the Mlddlesex County
Bank. The value of the shares is
s., 900 with interest for almost seven
years.
The Supreme Court sustained de-
murer which the building loan filed
in the first case brought against them
by the receiver throwing the case out
of court.
The suit inovlves many fine points
in equity, and testimony will have to
be taken from the records of the de-
funct bank and from the books of the
defendant loan association to decide
the action of Mr. Valentine as cashier
of the former institution, and as treas
urer of the latter and as assignee for
Mr.. BRIGGS.
Another important point to be con-
sidered is the fact that the National
Bank of South Amboy, which held
the matured certificate for ten shares
at the time the Middlesex bank closed
it's doors, has been paid by the asso-
citation after suit brought in New
Brunswick two years ago. The re-
ceiver holds the original certificate
for the ten shares and both the origin
al and matured certificate for the five
shares.
Valentine had borrowed 5000 from
the building loan on the five shares SO
that the building loan. may try to
show in their testimony tomorrow
that if they owe anything it can be
only $500.
In speaking of the suit this morning
Mr.. BRIGGS said he never saw the bank
book after Valentine was made as
signee for his business. He supposed
that at the time the Middlesex bank
closed it's doors that he had 81, 800 to
his credit, but instead there was only
Sc. rs. He has never received a cent
from the receiver as depositor OF the
BANK but has had more than his share
of trouble in connection with it, having
appeared as witness in this and the
first case. He also testified in the suit
brought by the South Amboy bank.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
MARRIED THIS MORNING.
Miss Elizabeth Fagan Becomes Bride of
Dennis ]. Desmond.

Miss Elizabeth Pagan, of Smith
street, and Dennis J. Desmond were
married in st. Mary's church this
morning. The Rev. s. A. Mitchell
performed the ceremony. The brides
maid was Miss Mary J. Pagan, q
sister of the bride, the best man was
William Mccormick, Jr., of Smith
street. Mr.. Desmond is second engi-
neer on the United States dred ge
Gedney.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
VALENTINE REFUSED
TO RECOGNIZE HIM.
Policeman MCDermOtt Visits State
Prison Had Long Conversation
With John Rhodes.

While Policeman William McDer-
mott was in Trenton yesterday he was
shown through State prison by a
warden. In making the tour McDer-
mott came across George M. Valen-
tine, the former cashier of the wreck
ed Middlesex County Bank, who is in
the mating department. Policeman
McDermott spoke to Valentine but the
latter did not know him.
When he returned to the prison
office McDermott had half hour con
versation with John Rhodes.
Do you need a new tooth brush
Get one at SeXton's. 6-17-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
HELD BUSINESS MEETING.
3. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church Held
Social Hour.

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the B. Y. P, U. of the Baptist
church, was held in the chapel last
night. There was a good attendance
and matters of Importance to the asso.
citation were discussed.
At the close of thelbusiness session
a social hour was spent. The time
passed pleasantly ami refreshments
were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
TO SEE ORANGE GAME.

A number of baseball enthusiasts
from this city went to Orange today
to see the game between the Orange
A. @. and the Chicago National
League. 1t is not definitely settled as
yet whether Orange Will come here
this season or not.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
TO GIVE A PICNIC.

The Original Hebrew Ladies Beney :
olent Association are making prepara-
tions for their picnic. 1t will be held
on Tuesday, June 23, at Pulaski Park.
The ladies are we'll known for their
hospitality and a large crowd will
doubtless be on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
FREED CASE IN TRENTON.

Chief Burke, officer William Nc
Dermott and Joseph Fiigen visited
Trenton yesterday where they gave
testimony before the United States
Grand Jury in the case of Elias Freed
whom Officer McDermott arrested
about two weeks ago for an alleged
violation of the United States revenue
laws.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
CLEANING SMITH STREET.

Street Commissioner Matt Weirup
has succeeded in getting considerable
mud off Smith street. Superintendent
of the Raritan Traction Company, G..
w. Rock now has gang of laborers
at work. They are cleaning the mud
between the trolley tracks on Smith
street. They are also repairing the
tracks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Colonel Pope. of bicycle fame, re-
Gently said that the first essential TO
business success is advertising
that the second essential was 'big
advertising and the third, bigger
advertising"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Pianos at the old stand. Peder
Olsen, So Smith street.
6-9to7-4. 60. d-adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Cleanliness is akin to Goodness at
the Columbia Lunch Wagon.
6-5-tf-adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

For that pain in your back DIR.
Thompson kidney plaster, 10 cts,
Sections s Drug Store. 6-17-ady
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Sweet Glover Blossom perfunAs yexy
lasting. Sold only by Sexton, the
druggist. 6-17-adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
Something New. Perfumed Disin
foCtant.

This preparation contains all the dis
injecting and germacidal properties OF
the Strongest Chlorides, and besides it is
perfumed SO that it is pleasant to use.
Very large bottles, % cents.
Parisen's Prescription Pharmacy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Try the coffee at the Columbia
Lunch Wagon. 6-5-tf-adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Sexton s tooth powder, preserves the
teeth, 15 cts. 6-17-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Try our new dandruf cure, 80 cts
bottle, Sections Drug Store,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Hemstitched writing paper, some.
thing new at Sexton's Drug Store.
6-17-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17

Liquid Shampoo for the hair, % cts
bottle. Sexton's Drug Store.
6-I7-ady
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
MEYER IN CONTROL
Stock Of the New Trolley Co. in
Manager Young's Date of
Departure Uncertain.

Mr., Randall Morgan and General
Manager David Young, of the North Jer-
sey Street Railway Company, held a con-
ference today in the local Office of the
company relative to the trolley merger.
1t had been stated that Mr.. Young would
resign his position on June next. When
asked by Mr. Morgan whether he would
remain in charge after that date Mr..
Young replied in the affirmative.
1t was stated that the new company
was practically now in control of the
roads, as sufficient stock had already
been deposited to give the company full
charge
1t is said that more than two-thirds Of
the stock of each of the four roads in
eluded in the deal has been deposited.
The stock is deposited with the New
Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Com
pany of this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28

CITY HALL
Sealed proposals for repiping returns in base
ment of City Hall, Furnish
TANK. TRAP, AND REPAIRS TO BOILER,
WALLS. ETC.
Re-piping returns in basement in City Hall.
Furnish tank, trap and repairs TO boiler, walls,
etc. Bidders will bid according to plans and
specifications on file with engineer in boiler
room, City Hall. Bids will be received for
same in Room z, City Hall,
MAY H. 1903,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. Plans and speci-
ications may be inspected in boiler room, City
Hall. between the hours of 9 A. NJ. and p
NJ daily where blank forms Of bids must be
obtained. Parties making proposals for work
mentioned on plan and specification will be re-
quired to present with their estimate a bond
as now provided by law, or certified check for
% per cent. of the amount of their respective
bids, guarantee of good faith for signing
such contract and bond as will be drawn by
Corporation Attorney.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids II deemed for the best interest
of the city TO do. Proposals. win be marked
re-piping. etc, City Hall, directed to the
Board OF City Hall Commissioners and hand
ed to the Clerk in open meeting when called
for in the order of business relating to sealed
proposals.
BY order OF the Commissioners.
G. L. SEDORE Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
LATEST ATLANTIC WONDER
Newspapermen Inspect the
New Kaiser Wilhelm II of
the North German
Lloyd Line.


As the guests Of Gustav III. Schwaub,
of the North German Lloyd Steamship
Line, number of newspaper men Of this
and neighboring cities inspected at Ho-
boken yesterday the Kaiser Wilhelm II,
which has been appropriately called s'the
latest Atlantic wonder
The party was met on the main deck
By Captain Diederich Hogemann, the
commander of the new ocean greyhound,
and conducted by him over the great yes
sci. The visitors saw much to admire
about this latest giant of the seas and
were deeply interested in the various de-
vices for manipulating this monster ma
chine by merely pressing a button in the
wheelhouse.
As the party stood on the bridge, look
ing aloft, forward, the commander point
ed to the upper crows nest (seen on few
liners) 40 feet above the water line, and
said:
eOn our trip here I noticed when we
were off the Banks that the temperature
fell several degrees. Naturally, I decid-
ed that we were near icebergs. A dense
fog bank obscured the vision on every
hand. The lookout in the lower crow s
nest, just above the bridge, could see no
more than /, who was on the bridge. !
sent an officer into the upper crews nest
and he reported from his perch, like a
voice from the clouds, for he was invisi-
BILE, that we were within FIVE miles of
three big and one small iceberg. could
see nothing, but the officer was above the
fog. the roof of which was not SO high
at the upper crows nest"
Following the inspection of the ship
there was luncheon. Mr.. Schwab pre-
sided and talked of the wonderful prog
ress of the line. He referred to the sin
gle screw steamship Lahns once the flyer
of the feet, just across the dock from
the new giantess. and asked folks to con-
trast the two ships.
The Lain looked as if she would
make good launch for the Kaiser. The
American people, Mr.. schwab said, reaf-
" had built the Kaiser, for it was due
to their patronage that she, took form.
The ships orchestra thereupon played
ssThe Star Spangled Banner" William
Cullen Bryant hoped that the line would
launch ship every week, in the flow of
soulsand other things that go with new
liner. The skipper refused to tell, pub
licly, how old he is today. He said mere
" that he thanked everybody for think
ing so much of hi sship.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
DIED

MOOREG George G., son Of Robert W.
mad Martha Moore, aged 80 years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
evening, April IS, at p. NJ, at his
late residence, No. 240 Wilton street,
Jersey City. Funeral at convenience of
family,
RYDEROn Sunday, April 20, 1908,
Charles Il. Ryder
Funeral service his late residence
No. 272 Baldwin avenue, on Tuesday
evening, April %, at o'clock. Inter
ment at convenience of family.
THOMPSON-O Sunday, April 26,
1908, John. the beloved husband of
the late Ann Thompson
Relatives and friends aer respectfully
invited to attend his funeral on Wednes-
day, April 20, at 8 A. NJ, fromfthe resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Hunter, No. % East Twenty second
street, Bayenne; thence to st. Mary's
Star of the Sea r. G. Church, where a
solemn high mass will be offered for the
happy repose of his soul.
WHITE--In this city, on April "a, 1908,
Emma Frank White. widow of VIII
liam Seymour White.
Relatives an dfriends are invited to
attend the funeral services on Tuesday
evening, April 2S, at o'clock. at her
late residence, No. % West Hamilton
place. lnterment ut convenience of FAM
ily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
HEALTH BOARD OFFICERS.
Appointments Made BY the Board
Last Night,

Last Night.
The City Health Board met last night
and appointed the following officers
DR.. f. n. Sauer, chief deputy inspec-
tor, salary of $50 a month; Drs.
Jones and Robertson, inspectors, at $50
month; and Hugh Gallagher, George
q. Francis and Daniel Barry, sanitary
officers, at $50 month.
The Board condemned the two-story
frame building, ON. 262 Jewett avenue,
and ordered abated the nuisance COM
planned of, Of waste matter running into
the gutter in front of No. % Corbin ave-
nue..
Inspector Benjamin's report for the
last month showed that there had been
1886 complaints of nuisances, $50 of
which had been abated. The number of
notices sent out was 2,945. During the
month there was reported 81 cases Of
diphtheria, 81 Of scarlet fever, 3 Of ty-
phoid fever, so of measles, 2 of mem
braneous Group, 5 Of gIanders and of
chicken pox total Of 154 cases of
conta gious Diseases Sixty-nine exten-
sion permits had been granted to plum
bers nad58 new ones. The amount of
money collected from all sources was
81 1896. TO- Three hundred and thirty-one
premises were inspeced and 27 disinfect-
ed The number of children kept out
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
PENNSY'S REPLY
Genl Superintendent Shep-
pard Says Grove Street
Station May Come.

In reply to the notice of Clerk George
Z. Bouton, of the Street and Water
Board, to officials of the Pennsylvania
Railroad requesting on the part df the
members of the Board conference look
ing to the establishment of a passenger
station on Newark avenue, between
Grove and Erie streets, General Superin-
tendent r. e. Sheppard sent the follow
ing communication, which was read at
this afternoons meeting of the Board:--
Board of Street and Water Conmission-
ers, George 7. Bouton, Clerk, Jersey
City, N. J.
Gentlemen beg to acknowledge the
receipt Of your favor of even date en-
closing copy of resolution adopted by
the Commissioners at meeting of April
21st, suggesting that the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company establish passenger
station between Grove street and Jersey
avenue, and to say that the subject will
be taken up and given most careful con-
sideration.
off-hand, would say our people have
always feared that to stop at the above
point, just beyond the complicated ar
rangement of switches incident to opera
ting the main station, would be likely to
cause congestion, but the thought oc-
ours to me now that in the general line
Of improvements contemplated for pas
senger terminal service, these conditions
may be changed somewhat as the inn
provements are carried on, and there may
be better opportunity to meet your
wishes in the future than there has been
heretofore.
.'very truly yours,
IF. E. Sheppard.
General Superintendent"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Dealers in Special Castings.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Tuesa9 Vl May ana Water =.
the Assembly Chamber of the City Hall, for
FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF spF-
CIAL CASTINGS.
such as hydrant connections, plugs, caps
sleeves bends. half-sleeves and oversleeves
branches, frames and covers, manhole heads
and covers, etc., land any other special castings
that may be required). from date of contract
to May !, 1904, in accordance with specifications
on file in the office of the Clerk of said Board
Blank forms Of bid and agreement of sure
ties must be obtained at the office OF the Chief
engineer, City Hall, Jersey City, N. j.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals il 1t is considered that the
best interests OF the city can be conserved
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envel-
opes endorsed Proposals for Special Cast
Chairman of the Committee on Assessments Is
and Extensions, and handed to the Clerk
Of the Board in open meeting. when called for
in the order of business relating to sealed
proposals
The bonds required to be furnished ON pro-
posals (and a possible subsequent contraco
are those of some surety company authorized
to do business in the State of New Jersey
Bidders must state a single fixed percenta ga
of the hundred per cent. standard akoyn ouutSd
for which they will furnish all materials and
do all the work comprehended in specificat inps
per cent. stated will form the basis upon
which payment will be made for all items. :
The attention OF bidders Is especially called
under the terms whereof no contract shah ha
binding upon the city, or become effective or
operative until the bonds offered by the con-
tractor have been approved as to sufficiency
by this Board, and as to form by the Corpor-
alton Counsel, the President OF this Hoard
having the power to examine the proposed
bondSnen under oath.
BY order of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners.
GEO. t. BoUToN,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
SERGEANT WALSH RETIRED.
At His Own Request After Thirty
seven Years Of Service.

At his own request Police Sergeant
Michael Walsh, who has been an effici-
ent member of the Police force for the
past thirty years and for fourteen years
of that time has done desk duty at nights
at Police Headquarters, was retired on
half pay. The resolution granting his
application for retirement goes into eff
feet June /. Roundsman George H.
Murphy was made sergeant to sue
ceed Walsh.
In point of service Walsh is the oldest
police officer in the department. He was
appointed a patrolman on June 20, 1866,
and was made sergeant in 1897. He
has splendid record as policeman
and is especially popular with the news
paper men connected with morning news
papers, whose duties call tn Police
Headquarters at nights.
George H. Murphy, who was promot-
Su 4 SclScdhts llouSu q young Iulis HAS
been on the force for number of years
and has never yet had charge preferred
against him. He is one of the most duti-
full men on the force and was but recent
" promoted from patrolman to rounds
man and is on duty nthe Sixth Precinct.
Ee is nephew of Chief of oPlice Muir
ply. For quite a while he was detailed
to duty as court officer of the Second
Criminal Court, where his faithfulness
and urbanity made him popular with all
with whom he came in contact. The re-
solution making him a sergeant goes into
effect June l.
Clerk Robinson announced the receipt
of 500 check from James 81. Hyde,
president of the Equitable Insurance
Company, as donation to the Police.
Pension Fund.
Arrangements were completed for the
police parade and inspection on May 20,
which will be reviewed by he Mayor and
ely officials.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COAL TO
the Public Schools of Jersey City, n J.
Sealed proposals. are hereby invited for the
furnishing, delivering and placing In the proper
receptacles of one hundred 600 tons more or
less Of the best quality Of Lehigh, Glenwood.
Scranton, Consolidated, Susquehanna. Green
good
Schools Of Jersey City. N. j., for the present
fiscal year.
the ton, well screened, and to be delivered in
such quantities as the Committee on Fuel or
n the Board may direct. The bidder will state
The bidding will be divide. ,ato three Sec
A. All schools situated north of upper New
ark avenue, in which territory the following
schools are located, viz. mo. l. a Annex. 2.
l. All schools situated In lower Jersey city.
in which territory the following schools are
located. viz. No. 1, Annex, 2, 3, 4. 5, 8, .
III All schools situated south Of upper New
ark avenue. in which territory the. following
schools are located, viz.:-Schoos Nos. H. Ii
Annex. a ~ Is, a, 10 l6, II, IS. 1s, 20, .,
Proposals must be for each section. but bid.
ders may bid or more sections and must
guarantee delivery.
Proposals must be presented at meeting OF
the Board of Education. Thursday, April 2s
at p. M.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
Proposals must bear the names Of two Free
holders, residents Of the State of New Jersey
who will become sureties for the performance
of the contract or contracts
Proposal blanks may be Obtained upon appli-
cation to the Secretary Of the Board Of Edu-
By order Of the Board Of Education
JOHN Il. MORAN.
ROBERT THOMPSON.
HENRY c. CHUTE.
JAMES J. wisEMANSs. Ne
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-04-28
NOW FOR The TEST
Democratic Excise Board
Will Take the Usurpers
Into Court.
MAYORS FORMAL APPOINTMENTS
His Men Those Named in the
News Yesterday the In
spectors.
MAYORS FORMAL APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Pagan this morning formally
announced the names Of the men he has
appointed as members of his bipartisan
Excise Board. They are the same as
announced in yesterdays Jersey City
News s''-George w. Decker, of the
Eighth Ward; Thomas Burke and
Thomas Connolly, of the First Ward, and
William Mullins, of the Second Ward.
Decker and Burke are the Republican
members of the Board, and Connolly and
Mullins the Democratic members.
Decker is the leader of the Independent
Republican faction in the Eighth Ward,
and recently scored a victory over the
regulars in the Eighth Ward Republican
Club. He is a member of the Board of
Appeals in cases of Taxation. The SAL
ary of a member Of the latter Board and
the Excise Commission is the same
$1,000 year-but the latter go out with
the Mayor, whereas the appointments to
the Excise Board are good for two years
from date of naming them. Connolly is
a boiler maker. and Mullins is foreman
of the Wells Fargo Express Company.
Immediately after the announcement
of the personnel of the Board, it was
given out that Joseph II. Mclaughlin
and William Connerty. who served as in
spectors under Mayor Fagan's appointiye
Excise Board, which was knocked out as
being unconstitutional, would be the in
spectors under the new Board, and that
Charles e. Reynolds would berthe deputy
clerk. The inspectors, under the law,
are to receive $1,000 year and the
deputy clerls$50e.
1t is said that the members of the
Democratic elective Excise Board have
only been waiting for Mayor Fagan to
formerly announce the personnel of his
new Board since receiving Congressman
Allan L. McDermott's opinion as to the
nnconstitutionality of the act under
which the new Board is created to begin
proceedings to test its constitutionality.