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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
ALsAJE-LORRAlNE BLUE LAWS.
Bismarck Has Let Up a Little, But French
Must Not Be Taught.
by Cable to the United Press.l


[By Gable to the United Press.l
BERLIN, March %, 1885, The German
rulers of Alsace and Lorraine appear to
have become convinced that the dam
ger to their rule from the passage of trav-
ellers through the acquired territory is a
phantom of their own imagination, orthey
have been moved by the expostulations Of
traders and innkeepers, for there has been
a relaxation of the very strict laws regard
ing passports, and the guardians OF the
frontier have evidently received orders to
overlook infornalIties in the case of bona
| fide travellers The laws were really OF no
avail and only deferred hundreds OF Eng
| liSh and American tourists from visiting
Strasbourg, Metz and other points
of interest, where their sojOurn
has always been highly appreciated
| by the mercantile portion of the
| population. The French, against whom
| the restrictions were aimed, came and
went as they pleased aided and sheltered
by their friends in the sections from
| which the Germans have .vainly en-
deayored to exclude them, and felt nat
ural pleasure in eluding the vigilance of
the officials. Now, in the case of persons
properly vouched for, even permits to re-
main in Alsace and Lorraine will be freely
| issued in the future.
| The determination of Germanizing the
u6EIltOTy, uOWGNtI, Has ny nO iuSdh5
weakened Not only is the teaching of
| the French language forbidden in the
| schools, but also to private classes, and
| the Able Winterer's remonstrance against
| the latter state of things appears to
| have done more harm than good
All the satisfaction obtained has been
to draw the attention of the Under Secre-
tary of State, Herr. Won Puttkamer, upon
him, and that functionary significantly
refers him to the laws made and provided
against illegal teaching and the penalties
for their violation,
The situation in Westphalia has not
been exaggerated. The scanty crops of
! last season have been exhausted and pri-
vate adviceS represent the distress there as
being very great. The government will
be compelled to come to the assistance of
the most destitute, but this relief can only
be temporary one and the growing dis
content among the peasantry may be
manifested in a disagreeable manner.
The outlook is hopeless, while the crushing
armaments are sustained, taxes increased,
and the able-bodied fly from the country.
Eastern Prussia is still worse Off There
are no laborers for the fields, and propo-
sition has even been made to import
Chinese laborers to till the soil there For
its stinging comments upon this fmprob-
able resort the latest number of the Paris
ChdTiUdri has been relentlessly confis-
Gated in Berlin and other German cities,
with the natural effect of creating an in
tense demand for it. The Partisan
sheet gives ideal illustrations of the re-
suits of mingling the Mongolian and
Prussian races, and indulges in various
conjectures, more lively than compliment
ary, as to the future careerof the helmeted
DiQtailS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
RACING WAS ENJOYED.
Visitors to Clifton Yesterday Enjoyed tn,
Sport, and winners Made Money.

Visitors to Clifton Yesterday Enjoyed the
Sport, and Winners Made Money.
1t would have been difficult to find a
more perfect day for racegoers than yes
terday And, by the law Of contrast, its
beauty was enhanced by the lowering,
spiteful day preceding. The sun shone
bright and clear, and whatever wind was
abroad did no credit to the month of
March. Homegoers opened the railroad
car windows and permitted the gentle
zephyrs to fan their faces.
Clifton, than which no prettier race
track exists, looked its prettiest yesterday,
under the influence of renewed spring.
The snow had disappeared entirely, the
track, although wet andsloppy, was other
wise in good condition, and not few of
the many spectators present carried over
coats on their arms in honor of the occa-
sion.
The racing of the day averaged between
the mediocre and the exciting, while but
one favorite was successful 1t was wound
up by a race between so skittish lot of
horses that it reminded one of the mule
race which ends your country fair-down-
right fun, buck jumping and slow race
being the result. OF course, with such a
class of horses, the riders were not of the
best, as a crack jockey would consider it
as much as his life were worth to bestride
one of the six boiling, rearing, plunging
maidens that ran.
There was not a little feeling of disgust
at the way the favorite was ridden in the
first race, Rifeshine on Satisfaction evinc-
ing no desire to get away, and it was al
most dollars to doughnuts that Satisfac-
tion would win. Bay Ridge, who was
quite strongly backed, was the good thing,
as although Rifleshine sent Satisfaction
along in the stretch with the air of a boy
who only had to say the word and the
trick was done, he could not do better
than lap Bay Ridge at the finish. Light
house was third. The distance was a mile
and sixteenth, and was run in 1864.
The second race at seven furlongS, was
wan quite easily by Carnot, with Speed
well second, and Clontarf third. Time,
1921
The third race at mile had two start
ers well backed, Ernest and Prodigal.
But for the superior jockeyship shown by
Penney on the former, Prodigal would
have beaten him. AS it was, Ernest won
well in hand by neck in 1:451z.
The handicap at seven furlongs was
anybody's race to the finish, where, after
making up lot of ground, Alan Archer
came with a rush and won on the post by
head, with Souvenir second and King
Archer third and Tapped Time, 1:30.
The six and half furlong maiden race,
already referred to, was won easily by
Free Lance in 1:30, while V. L. S. just beat
out Jesse Rank for the place.
The excellent entry received for Gutten-
berg today insures good sport. The track
has been well worked and is in good CON
ditiOn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
PUGILISTs WITH GRAY HAIRS.
Two Old Men Fight to Finish on Staten
Island.

Two Old Men Fight to a Finish on Staten
Island.
Happy Jack" Flynn, o Constable Hook
sportingman, and Tommy" Miles, of
Bayonne, clever boxer, formerly of Lon
don, fought to finish at daybreak this
morning for purse of $500 in Myers
Grove, on the south shore Of Staten
Island.
Twenty rounds were fought under the
rules of the London prize ring, and Flynn
won by knocking his antagonist out of
time. Flynn's hackers say that but for the
fact that he had been in training for some
time past, while Miles had not been trained
and was poorly handled, Miles might have
won the battle
Both men are gray-haired and fifty-five
years old. They fought at 165 pounds.
There were about one hundred spectators,
and the party left Bergen Point at mid
night aboard tugboat
Chief of Police McNeill and several of
his policemen watched the party embark
and kept the tug in sight until it passed
st. George on the way down the bay.
Joe" Farrell, of Centreville, was master
of ceremonies
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
FOND OF STEALING RIDES.

A Philadelphia Runaway Whom Severe
Accident Could Not Cure.
Clarence Layer, aged fourteen years,
who said that he lived at No. 171s South
Sixth street, Philadelphia, was found by
Policeman Hunt last night wandering
about the streets. AS he had lost his left
arm from below the elbow and also his
right hand, the policeman took him to the
Grove Street Police Station.
This morning he told Chief Murphy
that he had run away from home because
his father beat him. He had stolen his
way to the inaugural, he said, and think
ing that he would like to visit New York
he stole a ride on the cars to this city. He
lost his arm and hand by being run over
while stealing rides on the train.
Chief Murphy telegraphed to the father
and is waiting a reply.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23

in church amt no good, no how, un-
less you do it at home, and when you
don't, it amt what its cracked up to
be. Card playing and dancing and
euchre parties-God be praised, l
don't know what that isis the work
of the devil, and if men will not de-
vote so much time to them, and vote
as they pray, We'll have temperance.
The resolution was on vote adopted,
but this did not suit Brother Gaiger;
he wanted to know if the president
voted for it. The chair said Yes" +"
and Brother Gaiger, with a doubtful
expression on his face, subsided.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
The Aldermen Decided Last
Night to Submit the Ques-
tion to the People.
THERE IS A STARTER ALREADY.
The High School Library Will
Be the Foundation According
to the Legislature.

The city fathers meet on Friday now
because Father O'Neil and Father Dom
nelly are Assemblymen, and therefore,
cannot be in Jersey City on the regular
meeting nights.
Last night these two fathers were not
there, and neither was Father Marinus,
but the other fathers managed to do some
good work.
First and foremost they decided to sub
NIT to the people the question of whether
Jersey City should have public library.
Father Jordan introduced resolution
that the people be allowed to vote on it at
the charter election next month, and it
went through decked with large sized and
sonorous bells.
The Fourth District Association urged
the extension of the North Hudson
Railway tracks through Central avenue,
and were sent to the Committee on Streets.
Father Reardon gave notice that the COM
mittee will give hearing on the subject.
Father Salinger offered resolution
calling for committee of five to protest
against the conclusion Of the water con-
tract about to be made by Newark with
the Morris Canal people.
TO LEAVE US THE REFUSE.
Father O'Rourke could not understand
the purpose of the resolution, and Father
Salinger explained that the Newark con-
tractors propose to divert the Passaic
above our intake, leaving US only the
refuse
Father O'Rourke thought the matter
was entirely within the province of the
Board of Works and the resolution went
to the Committee on Laws and Or
dinanceS
Chief of Police Murphy submitted re-
ports showing railroad crossings in the
city not protected by gates and hundreds
of telephone and telegraph poles that are
not painted as the law requires, and that
are therefore dangerous.
This is as yet only accessible to students
and graduates of the High School
But the Legislature has passed bill
authorizing its addition to the Free
Library II the people decide to have one
The Chief was instructed to enforce the
ordinance.
AFTER MANY YEARS
The free library has been matter of
placid contemplation for more than a
quarter of a century. The idea was
squelched when it was first broaehed just
as horses foot squelches an egg.
But it did not stop there.
Many citizens have been quietly watch
ing the subject, and after good deal of
opposition, the High School library was
established.
In 1884 the Legislature made law en-
covering the city to establish a public
library if the people by their votes decided
that they wanted one.
Now the Board of Aldermen have or
dered the election and every man in the
city will have an opportunity to vote on
the question the ninth day of next Au-
gust.
May every man vote for it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23

Rev. E. Eben Bayliss will preach in the
Gospel Wigwam at 1890 a. M, 3 D. M and
1880 p. m. tomorrow upon the following
themes:- Morning, "a Gracious Invita-
tion;,' afternoon, 5The Demoniac Healed
evening, ''The Principles Upon Which
the Decisions of the Judgment VIII Be
Rendered Seats are free.
At st. Pauls M. e. Church, Third
street, Rev. d. Halleron, the pastor, will
preach at 1920 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. At the
Sunday School Missionary Anniversary
at 2:30p m. addresses will be delivered by
Rev. DIR. Cunningham, who has Just re-
turned from India, Rev. D. r. Lowrie
and others.
Services will be held at the Bergen Re
formed Church, corner of Bergen and
Highland avenues, tomorrow at II a. IN.
and 7:30 p. m. There will be preaching
by the pastor, Rev. Cornelius Brett
Rev John 4. Seudder will preach at the
Tabernacle Church, corner York and Hen
derson streets, tomorrow morning and
evening. The evening topic will be 1.-THE
Relation of Earthly Life to Eternal Des-
tiny" Everyone is cordially invited.
Seats are free the moment services begin.
Beecham's Pills act like magic on weak
stomach.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
APARADISE FOR LADIES.
Perlmutter's New store on Newark Ava
nue. Opened Today.

Perlmutter's New Store on Newark Ave
nue. Opened Today.
Perlmutter, the halter, opened his new
store at No. 64 Newark avenue today with
stock of millinery, cloaks and wraps
which would make any woman's eyes
glisten. The building, which was erected
expressly for Mr. Perlmutter, is large,
light and handsome.
In the cloak parlor on the second floor,
which is conveniently reached by an
elevator, the floor is handsomely carpeted
and the room arranged IN every detail for
the comfort of the patrons. The line of
cloaks which Mr.. Perlmutter offers to
purchasers are of the best goods and new
est STYLES, and are sure to please those
desirous of fashionable garments.
In the millinery department are seen
many novelties in spring goods, which
will prove an attraction to the ladies. The
store appears at its best to-day, and the
goods are artistically and effectively ar
ranged. The large, handsome windows
drew crowd all day, SO tastefully are the
goods displayed in them. This new store
will, without doubt, be one of the features
of Newark avenue and favorite resort
with ladies'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
MRS. HARMS DIVORCE SUIT.

She Is Said to BE Hoboken DIillionaire's
Daughter, and Charges TI-Treatment.
A summons in divorce proceedings in
stituted by Mrs. Henry Harms against her
husband, has been issued by the Court of
Chancery.
Mrs. Harms is said to be the daughter
of the late Louis J. Stiastny, Hoboken
this district. The suit is for limited
divorce and sets up ill-treatment as the
basis.
Colonel Charles w. Fuller is counsel for
Mrs Harms. When applied to for in
formation this morning he asked to have
the case suppressed and refused to give
any details.
daughter of Mr.. Stiastny
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Out $40 and a Horse.

Thomas Madigan, of No. 13 Madison
street, sold horse on February 25 to
Thomas Grant, of No. 80 I4aidlaw avenue,
for $50 and received $50 on account. The
first day the horse would not bulge, and
Madigan said that he would take It back
and bring another. The first part of the
proposal he carried out very nicely, but
Grant has got tired of waiting for the new
horse and this morning obtained from
Justice Aldridge warrant for Madigan's s
arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Death of 1Yilliam D. Woodall.

The many friends of William D. Wood
all in Hudson county will regret to learn
of his death, at Rough Creek, Va, on Sun
day last. He had been for many years,
conspicuous among business men here, as
the representative of the mercantile
agency of r. G. Dunn g. Co., of New
York. A year ago the firm gave him a
long vacation, which he had earned by
faithful services, in the hope that he might
restore his health; but the fatal disease,
consumption, had advanced too far to be
eradicated, and for some months he has
been fully aware that his death was near.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
STRUCK WITH A CHUNK OF COAL.
Central Railroad Brakeman Seriousl.
Wounded by Coal Stealers.

A Central Railroad Brakeman Seriously
Wounded by Coal Stealers.
John Devine, aged seventeen years, of
No. 223 Varick street, and William Peter
son, aged sixteen years. of No. 1S6 Wood
ward place, were before Justice Stilsing
this morning upon charge of assaulting
William Biges, of No. 1865 Monmouth
street.
The two boys, it is alleged, were stealing
coal yesterday afternoon from the Central
railroad track at Communipaw. When
Biges, who is brakeman on the road,
attempted to drive them away,
one of the boys struck him
on the head with a large piece of coal,
cutting. deep cash. Biges is now in the
hospital
The boys were held to await the result
of his injuries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Hancock Lodges Entertainment.

This evening Hancock Lodge, No. IA,
K. of p, will hold their first monthly en-
tertainment at Humboldt Hall, No. 1876
Newark avenue. The exercises will con-
sist of an address by p. c., Tilden, fol-
lowed by recitations, dialogues, vocal and
musical selections. which promise to be
pleasing and entertaining to those who
have been fortunate enough to secure a
complimentary ticket. It is proposed by
ments on the fourth Friday evening of
each month, that evening having been
designated for the future meetings of this
lodge,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
You Bet Wen watch 1t.

TO tlle Edlt0f Jersey Guy NetDS.--
Under heading as above in your paper
of this date there are some misstatements
made which, however, it would not be
proper for me to even correct at this stage
of the proceedings (as the suit will be con-
tinued next Friday However, would
most respectfully ask that you and the
public will watch the proceedings to the
end and then will be more than willing
to abide by the Judgment of the public as
well as the Court of Chancery. Kindly
give this card a place in your valuable
paper.
Dated March %, 1889.
Very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM A. HARNEY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Good Bowling by Ladies.

Itwas 'ladies' night" at Colonel Browns
last evening and the bowling was lively
on all the alleys The game played was
between the members of the Ladies'
Friendship Bowling Club. The medal was
Sheriff Heintze. The scores were
Mrs Hentze . 1852 Mr.. Gustav Metzler 19l
Mr. Frank Gallery 217 Mrs Gustav NIetzler l2s
Mrs. Eugene Frank. .1s5 Mrs. Frank Gallery l5(
The medal won by Mrs. Heintze goes
each week to the lady who makes the
highest score.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Inspector smith on Hand.

Police Inspector Smith was driving
through Thirteenth street yesterday, when
he saw Peter Murray, of No 1853 Eleventh
street, strike William Hawkes., of Thir-
teenth and Henderson streets, in the face
with whip He ordered Policeman
Bergman to take Murray to the Grove
street station while he attended to
Hawkes.. This morning Hawkes. appeared
before Justice Stilsing with his face plas-
tered in several places, but he refused tc
complain against Murray. The Justice
fined the latter IS for disorderly conduct
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
HRNNEssEY MUST BE TRIED.

Judge Knapp Denies a Certiorari to the
Indicted Freeholder.
The writ of certiorari asked for by ex-
Judge McDermott of Judge Knapp in the
case of Freeholder Hennessey was denied
this morning Judge Knapp denied the
motion for two reasons. First, be-
cause the motion to quash the
Indictment had been denied, and,
second, because he thought the de-
fendant would not be injured by trial,
and that if convicted an appeal could be
taken to higher court.
Hennessey viii plead to the Indictment
next Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Failures Of the Week.

There were 242 failures in the United
States reported to Bradstreet's during the
week, against 1876 in the preceding week,
and 1877. 1871, 191 and 247 in the CORE
spending weeks of 1883, 1887, 1885 and 1885
respectively. The total number of fail
ures In the United States January to
date is 1855 against 2,S28 in 1888.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Results a. Gnttenberg.

First -Three-quarte of mile
Songster, first; Jim Brandt, second; War
der, third Time, 1895
Second Race One and one-sixteenth
miles Lottery, first; Osborne, second;
George Angus, third Time, 29:211.
Third Race1Five eights Of a mile, Glen
third. Time, 1.091
Jockeys Rifieshfne and Savage were
ruled off track.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
A Cotillion al Cartier,s.

A cotillion was given last evening at
Cartier's Dancing Academy, Crescent
Hail. 1t was led by Mr.. Cartier. Among
the couples were Mr.. Kidder and Miss
jackson, Mr.. Edwards and Miss Clark,
Mr.. Lewis and Miss Young, Mr.. Keating
Sipp, Mr. Vanderbeck and Miss Terry,
Joseph Mckay and Miss Dora Hill, and
Mr. Moore. The next reception will be
held on April u
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23

class composed of the following young
ladies, under the direction Of Prof.
Millner:-Misses Sadie Hoffman, Ida
Perry, Bella Kingnan, Elsie Pharaoh,
Millie Martin, Lottie Ward, Julia
Drake, Jane Peters, Hattie james,
Aggie Hamill, Ida Sniffen, and Eta
Miller.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
A sunday Night Concert.

The Hudson City Turn Verein will
give a musical and dramatic enter
tainment at Turn Hall, on Webster
avenue, next Sunday evening, which
will be followed by a hop after twelve
o'clock. The Hudson City Either Club
will render some of their excellent
music, and Mrs Charles Henkel, Mrs
George Page, Mr.. F. Brill and Mr.. @.
Sacher will sing a number of solos.
Mr.. Gus Humbrach will perform a
cnrnet solo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
The Boyd's Win.

The John Boyd and Century bowl
ing teams played match ON Colonel
Michael Browns alleys Thursday
night. The result was:-John Boyds,
1865; Century, 1,400. After the game
was over a collation. was served by
the Colonel, and a good time had.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Some New Patents.

Mr.. James r. Bowen, the patent law
yer, says that during the present week
fifteen patents have been issued to resi-
dents OF this State. The two following
were issued to residents of Jersey City,
No. 800, $50, to Joseph L. Firm, for print
ing newspapers and pamphlets; and No
$685. 9,902, to Frank M. jeffrey, for spring
hada
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23

Horses Worth Backing Monday.s
First Race-Savage, Effie, Hardy.
Second Race-Monte Cristo, Belmont.
Third Satisfaction, Oracle.
Fourth Race-Souvenir, Greenfield
Fifth Race--Bill Bond, Hot Scotch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
The Liquor Dealers, Association.

At the meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Hudson County
Liquor Dealers Association, Thurs
day, John Edelstein acted as chair
man. The Werts bill was considerably
talked over. The newly elected treas
urer of the association filed his bonds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Raglan Lodge,s Degrees.

Raglan Lodge, No so, Order of the
Sons of st. George will hold it's regu-
lar meeting tomorrow evening at eight
O'Clock at the Avenue House, Five
Corners. First and Second degrees
will be conferred.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Guttenberg,s New Bowling Alleys.

The new and handsome bowling alleys in Phil
Muendels Hall, at Kraemer's Rock Spring Brew
cry, Gutenberg, will be formally opened with q
grand prize bowling contest next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday afternoons and evenings Bowl
ing win begin at two O'Clock and close at eleven
O'Clock each day and $105 in prizes will be dis
tributed There will be ten prizes the first being
$25 and the last S.. fine luncheon will be
served day and night. Many clubs viii partici-
pate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
BasebaIl in Liverpool.

by Gable to the United Press1
LIVERPOOL, March %, 1889 The Ameri-
can baseball clubs played game here
today, resulting in the following score
All America, q
Chicago, l.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-03-23
Knocked out by 1swipes the Newsboy.'

.'Swipes the Newsboy" and Jack Devlin,
of Brooklyn, fought five rounds with skin
tight gloves in a barn near Gravesend,
L. l., this morning In the last round
Devlin was knocked out so completely
that he lay unconscious for ten minutes.
Jack Golden acted as referee and Dan
Gallagher as time keeper.