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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
HALLES INFAMOUS PLOT.
Three Little Girls Enticed from
Their Homes.

You are disgrace to mankind II It
was within my power would send you to
prison; but unfortunately the evidence Is
not sufficient for me to hold you, and
am compelled to discharge you-"
These words were addressed by Recorder
McDonough, this morning. to a respect
ably dressed young man who was ar
raigned before him in the Hoboken Police
Court. The young man, who said he was
William Halle, q druggist. refused 10 give
his address. Three pretty little girls.
ranging in years from twelve TO nIteeu.
were In Court, and made accusations
against the prisoner.
Shortly before dusk last evening De-
tective DAWN, whose post Is at the Four
teenth street ferry. noticed the prisoner
following the three girls. The girls went
into the Elysian fields near by, and the
fellow followed them The children cut
down in the grass, and the fellow walked
over and spoke TO them, DAWN. who had
been watching the fellow all the time,
saw him give one of the girls some
money. After giving the girl the
money the fellow happened 70 turn
around and saw Davis watching him. be
ran down Washington street. DAWN
pursued him. He was caught after
chase of several blocks and brought to
He positively refused to tell
where he lived. He was locked up. and
the three girls were then taken to the
station house. They said they were:-
Mamie Lawlor, fifteen years old. OF No
522 West Twenty-eight street, New YORK;
Lizzie Lawlor, thirteen years old, OF the
same address, and Ellen TobiD, eleven
wear, old, of Thirty-ffth street. All OF
the girls we're locked up to insure their
appearance against Halle in Court. They
cried bitterly when told that they would
have to spend all night In the cells
This morning Mamie Lawl0r, the eldest
Of the trio. told how the girls met Halle:
I'VE were all playing at the corner OF
Tenth avenue and Fifth street," said she,
"when that man"-pointing TO the prls-
oner--"asked us If we would like to take
sail on the water. He gave as twenty
cents and told US to go down to the -Four
teenth street ferry and go to Hobokeu.
We all went. He was on the same boat
with us. When we got off at Hoboken he
followed US, and when we sat down In
the fields he came over and gave my
sister fifty cents. Then he ran away, and
we saw the detective running after hinl.
Halle refused to say a word IN his own
behalf. He did not attempt to deny the
story told py the girl Recorder Melon
ough then made use OF the words men
toned above, and Halle left the court
room in a hurry. The girls were taken
to their homes in New York by police
man.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
THREE WIFE BEATERs.
One of Them Disiooated His spouse's
jaw With a Hatchat

One OF Them Disiooated His Spouse q
jaw With Hatchet
William Ziegler of No. 1315 Wallace
street, an habitual wife beater, was ar
raigned before Justice KImmerly this
morning on the usual charge.
Yesterday afternoon while drunk he
quarrelled with his wife because she had
failed to provide dinner for him. She ex-
planned that there was nothing in the
house TO cook. This enraged Zeigler, who
seized hatchet and dealt her terrific
blow in the face, knocking out several
teeth, dislocating her jaw and rendering
her unconscious. Some neighbors called
policeman, who arrested Ziegler.
Ziegler IN his own behalf this morning
stated that his wife spent all the money
he gave her for beer. He denied having
struck her with hatchet and claimed to
have used only his fist. He was admitted
20 bail In $500 to await the action OF the
Grand Jury.
Justice Aldridge this morning commit
ted James Lynch, of Newark avenue, for
trial Lynch. while drunk Saturday
night, chased his wife and two children
out OF the house with n baseball bat,
threatening to kill them If they returned.
Lynch also Is an old offender
John Kelly, of No. 5S Poplar street, was
held for the Grand Jury by Justice Davis
this morning for beating his wife. Kelly
pleaded for postponement OF the exami-
tion that he might have an opportunity
TO sell his horse before his wife could get
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
SHAKESPEARE AS AN ACTOR.


His Part In LAS You Like IT,
So little is known of Shakespeare's per
sonality that il were absurd to hazard
any opinion with respect TO, az least, his
physical fitness for a histrionic career.
That he was OF a fair presence. and pos
sessed OF an abundance Of natural v1gor,
IS a not unreasonable assumption, es-
peciaily when his likeness. as represented
IN the Droeshout copy, is studied for lit
tie. Such "a picture Of the poet, IS he Is
supposed to have appeared IN his twenty
ninth year, suggests a physiognomy
which is happily in keeping VITA the
idea as to what the appearance OF
a great original writer should be-
Extraordinary force, mental and physi-
cal, strikes ore as being the prominent
feature of the man Shakes peare, indl-
Gated by the Droeshout likeness and
thus tile authenticity OF his portrait be-
ing admitted, the popular ideal with re-
gard TO the personal appearance OF the
great dramatist it is in no danger OF ever
being destroyed. But 1t may be taken fel
granted that his fitness, SO Tar IS
physique was concerned, was in every
respect adequate to the circumstances OF
the actors profession. The tradition that
he was lame would, indeed, preclude the
possibility Of his sustaining. with such
an iniirmity, almost any character on the
stage. In the character of Old Adam,
however GHt ld1tIl14 aLO bttCA c-A Sc
want of Sir Rowland Du Bols, and lat
terly OF his cruel and INSCRIPTIONS son,
Oliver, IN the sylvan play, 'As You Like
It." it is but fair TO admit that
such a part would naturally sub
nit itself for performance more
readily By a lame actor. a frail and halt
ing gait would have, in a measure. to be
assumed by any player essaying the part
of the old weakly servant Night 1t not
have been from this very c1rcumstance
mat the tradition as TO Shakespeare
Iameness originatedf The drama Of 'As
You Like IT, became at once, on it's ap-
pearance in 1893, favorite with the fre-
uuenters of the Globe Theatre, who, see
ing Shakespeare in the pathetic part ol
Old Adam, hmping faithfully along after
his new-found master, Orlando-Sincs cs
Oliver has discarded him-might some
how have got the impression that the
player himself was lame. and hence tht
tradition.-Alerand Carqilh tN MAJ
SerfhHer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
ABANDONED THEIR CHILDREN


Two Little Ones Wandering the
Streets Almost Naked.
Policeman Cross of Hoboken found two
children, boy six years old and a girl
three years, wandering through Second
street on Saturday afternoon with scarce
ly stitch Of clothing on them, and cry
ing as though their little hearts would
break.
The policeman questioned the boy and
learned that they were the childIen OF
Edward Connors, who lives on Second
street between Willow and Clinton
streets.
AS far as can be learned both Mr.. and
Mrs. Couuers were addicted to drink and
their furniture was on the sidewalk, the
landlord having eyicted them.
The parents mad then gone away and
left their children on the streets Police
man Cross brought the children to the
police station, and they were placed In
care of the janit0r.
Several hours later Edward Conners,
the father of the children. called at the
police station slightly under the influence
of liquor. Chief Donovan ordered that
h 3 be locked up charged with neglecting
TO provide for his children. He Is held,
and the children are yet In the charge or
the ianitOr.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
UNDERTAKES WILL INSIST.



Their New Rule Is Likely to Result In a
General Strike of Drivers
The resolution passed by the Under.
takers' Association at recent meeting,
agreeing not TO employ any coach or
hearso drivers. either directly or
indirectly unless such drivers
agree to obey orders given
them by their employers, or the orders of
a stable keeper or undertaken. TO whom
such drivers may be sent, went into effect
today. and from all appearances the un-
dertakers will score victory.
Forty-f1ye undertak kers have signed the
agreement besides liverymen. The only
undertakers who have refused TO sign the
agreement are John Fiaherty, Mrs.
NJ j. Boylan and +. Nc
Donald. The undertakers and livery
men are determined to enforce the
resolutions and serious difficulty IS antic-
ipated. There were several small tuner
ais today, but there was no trouble.
Undertakers Zeigler, Hughes, Speer
and Phillips and Liverymen Clarence Ed
wards and John H. Ficken are being
boycotted by the union coach drivers, as
they positively refuse to employ any man
who is a member of the union.
The underwriters do not expect any
trouble until some of the above men,
toned men send their coaches to fun
ersls. and general strike is then antici-
pated. Arrangements have been
made by the liverymen to attend
the first funeral to which non-union
coach driver is sent, and the men who
object to driving in line will be immed-
lately dismissed. and not re-employed
again.
The undertakers and liverymen are
positive that the coach drivers will submit
to the new rules of the undertakers.
Several of the coach drivers were inter-
viewed today, but refused to have any
thing to say concerning the enforce tent
Of the rules. 1t is stated, however, on
good authority, that general strike will
be ordered the first time an attempt is
made to have non-union coachdriver in
line with the union man
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Once, in a country inn, an aged man
told me at great length, and with an in
finity of windings, turns, markings back
and episodes, a story. He was once, a
long time ago, he said. child. and in the
days of his childhood there was once, he
relnem bered, some kind Of fete or re-
ioicing at which he was present. A gen
fIeman who was there took him into his
arms and kissed him. MY dear said
rhe gentleman, kindly, you viii now be
able TO saw that you have been kissed by
the great Boswell. = Pray, Mr.. boswell,
said = lady land do think II was a most
crual thing to saw pray. Mr.. Boswell,
why are you so great :" "A story like
this seems TO give one a kind Of copnec-
tion. not granted to all the world. with
the last century, because BOSWELL died in,
the wear 1195.-Wdlter Besdat, In Hdr-
l1e1ss BQzddr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

night not to stand too hear the horses al
tached to the mail wagon he was ia chaGe
Of As they were vicious.
CLARK denied that ne made the assault,
bot said the driver was drunk and had in
suited some ladies he was With, one OF
whom was the wife Of a friend, who
avenged the insult. Rae could not swear
positively that il was Clark who struck
him, but said he was pounced upon by
two men. who struck him several times.
and bis mail wagon had been detained at
least twenty minutes.
The friend Clark referred to was Mr..
Vosburg, Of Newark, who testified that
Rae's language addressed to his wife and
to the lady who was under Clark's pro
lection was vile and abusive, and that
Rae did not get one-half he deserved. !.
Justice O'Donneli discharged Clark, and
told Rae he could complain to the post
office authorities IL the mail he was in
charge OF had been delayed by the assault
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
AFTER BENEFIT SHARKS.
There'u BE Many Arrests In Camden
Before the Day Is Over.
Special to the jersey Clfa Neios.

Special 10 the jersey ctta Netos-
CAMDEN, May II, 1s91.-Today is looked
for as day of surprises among the Off
GERS and agents of the skin" societies in
this city. 1t is said that the capiases
were issued this morning. and that the
officers will make the haul, which willin-
clude the big and little fish, who have
been raking in the sheckels OF the poor
dupes.
capiases for Henry A. Bosch, secretary
of the Gizard Beneficial Association, and
George w. johnson, one of the officers OF
the Benevolent Endowment Association.
The writs will doubtless be served during
today.
Ten additional capiases have been pre-
pared and include the Supreme Officers OF
the ''skin" orders.
The Phoenix Mutual Order of Protec-
ton. another one of the get-rich-quick
order, made an assignment Saturday, the
officers having seen the handwriting on
the WALL" and concluded it was time to
s'get in and out of the wet" The officers
OF this great mutual order of protec-
tion were X. NJ Davis and A. G. Will
Jams, who filled the offices OF president,
secretary and treasurer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
YAoHIMEN ARE BUSY.
There VIII be Big Fleets of Pleasure
Crafts In These Waters


Crafts In These Waters
The shores of New York Bay. Newark
Bay and the XIII Won Kull present q very
busy aspect at present and indicate a
promising season of sport for yachtsmen
and canoeisrs Old boats have been and
are being overhauled and dozens Of new
crafts are ready for launching to take
their chances against last seasons prize
winners.
For this time Of the year an unusual
number of both old and new boats are al
ready in the water. Every indication
points to an increased interest in the
fascinating sport OF skimming over the
water with sail, paddle or steam as the
propelIing power The increase in the
number of canoes, sail boats, naDtha
launches and small steam yachts will be
noticeable as the season advances.
In view Of the new and improved
models they will have to compete with,
some of the old racers viii need to look to
their laurels this year.
The first regetts that has been schedul-
ed Is that of the Kill Won Kuli yacht club
of Port Richmond. Staten Island. AT the
last meeting of the organization 1t was
decided to hold the regetta on Memorial
Day, Saturday, May 30 Their pretty club
house was recently thoroughly renovated
aud improved IN every respects.
The New Jersey Athletic Clubs yacht
ing and canoeing departments will soon
nave their cIaft ready for the water, as
Will the Newark Bay Essex and Newark
Yacht Clubs, and the BaYonne and Cres-
ent Canoe Clubs.
The Crescent Canoe CLUBS new home or
the Newark Bay shore at the foot OF Dan
forth Avenne, Grenviile is rapidly near.
ing completion and will be an adornment
10 the Bay Shore. The members OF the
Newark Yacht Club are hard st work
getting their craft ready for launching.
On Friday, May p. Tice Commodore
Wobeke viii hold a ladies reception
aboard his yacht ''Outvie" which is now
the largest craft in the club feet. The
club will open its season with ladies day
celebration on Memorial Day. The fol-
lowing local craft are already out in the
water s'Bon Ton." Dove" Florence,
tom Boy" "Our Own" watson,
"George Ross, "Apetta. " Fedora, (" a1c
"Florence". Henry Renke is working hard
at his new craft, the Dora. Walter K
Brown will soon have his schooner yaehi
"Pilgrim" ready for launching. w. p
Vreeland is building a new racer which
will be christened my Pardner' He
will ente her IN all the regettas and ex
poets that her will do as well If not better
than his famous "Aldia" and Lizzie V.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
HIGH PRICES FOR MEAT.

Inquiries at the meat stores along the
avenue this morning elected the informa-
tion that the prices of beef are somewhat
easier Some of the dealers, however, say
there is no diff erence from the figures Of
last week.
Mutton has again advanced ~ cents
ner pound wholesale. Good chops that
sold fifteen cents per pound month ago
are now bringing twenty-five and twenty
five cents per pound
The increase from TO z cents per
nonnd on corned beef is still on. There
has been no fall in the price of hams and
shoulders, which went up "a cents per
pound week before last.
Vegetables, although becoming more
plentiful, still keep the prices OF last
week. Berries alone are cheaper.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
TIE DEAD FREBMAs0N.


Identified as a Once wealthy Resident
of ST. Paula Queer story.
The mystery surrounding John Francis
Deacon, the freemasop, who died Satur-
day morning at the City Hospital, has
been solved.
Mr.. John Barber. by whom be was EN-
ployed, in searching an old valise IN his
room at No. G40 Communipaw avenue.
found letters which disclosed that he
had wife and family residing at ST Paul,
MINI. Fifteen years ago Deacon had
an income of s25.000 year and had
beautiful home in st. Paul. Family
trouble arose, and after selling nearly all
his property ne took the proceeds and de-
serted his family, coming to New YORK
to live Being unable TO secure employ
ment he became respondent and lost all
he possessed.
Five years ago he came TO Jersey City,
and secured employment with Barbier
Brothers as a painter, and since that time
he mas been living in seclusion. His fam
ily troubles are said to have been caused
by too much mosher-in-law.
He was a member of Corinthian Lodge
an d Zerabavel chapel Of Free Masons OF
New York.
His friends have been notified, and will
take charge of the body, which Is at
Speer's morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
FORESTER's GRAND COURT.
Hudson's Delegates VIII Go in a Body
The Train Time.


The Train Time.
The Grand or State Court of the
Ancient Foresters of America will con-
vene at Paterson tomorrow morning.
The delegates from this county met at
Roche's Hall yesterday and completed
arrangements for the parade, as the Hud-
son county members will march from the
depot at Paterson to the hill where the
meeting will be held in body. The Hud-
son county delegation will assemble
at the Erie depot, foot of Pavonia
avenue. at 7:45 tomorrow morning,
and not at Roche's Hall, as announced
Yesterday, as they must take an early
train to reach Paterson in time for the
opening game of the State Court. They
will leave on the train starting from the
depot at S:07. The train will start on
time, and tardy members will be left.
Delegates, see that your watches and
clocks are correct
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
MAIL DELAYED BY A FIGHT.

The Driver Alleges Assault, But is Ae-
cused OF Insulting Ladies'.
William Clark, a salesman who lives at
No. 10 East Tenth street, was arraigned
before Police Justice O'Donnell this
morning charged with assault and bait
terry on Charles Rae, United States mail
driver
Rae. with blood stains upon his shirt
and vest. said he was assaulted by Clark
simply because he cationed some ladies
who were on the ferry boat Jersey City last
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Thomas Curry. of No. $40 Henderson
street. and Patrick Cushing. Of No. 24s
Thirteenth st. were arrested by Rounds
man Dooly last night for creating dis
turbauce in a Hoboken horsecar. Both
men are giants Curry was drunk and
threatened To throw Driver May on the
ear Cushing. il appears. was trying TO
oT1iet his friend. but became obstreperous
when Dooiy ia citizens clothes started 20
arrest Curry. Police Justice OfDonneil
this morning discharged Cushing. but
fined Curry S, which WAS paid by Cash-
ing.
-. f.<.,-<.. = 4 .,-~azr uala IN fl,a Morld
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

William Synes, the Newark avenue
restauranteur, has assumed the five years
lease on the present headquarters OF the
p II. O'Neill Association, and viii con
vert them into a lodging house. The
O'Neills viii move into the Heller build
ing. adjoining Mullone's new Opera
House, about june l.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

The Hoboken Police Board will meet
tonight aud increase the present police
force by at least twenty men. There is
much speculation in Hoboken as 70 VINO
will be made patFolmen, and the Com
missioners can't walk half a block with
out being hutton-holed forty times.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11
Parents Quarrel About Their Children.
Counsellor Mervin H. Armstrong OBJ

tanned from Chancellor McGlll this morn
ing a rule to show cause why Ella
Wiedeman should not be awarded the
custody Of her two children and why her
husband, Edward Wiedemann. should
not be restrained from interfering with
her in the possession of the children
The parties have been separated for
some wears, and so, Mrs. Wiedemanh
alleges. hef husband has threatened to
take her children from her, by force if
n nacessarY
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Mr. zabriskie's Big Bond Investment.
Mr.. G. zabriskie. the banker. purchased
s2oo, 900 worth of 5 per cent bonds from
the Freeholders of Passiac county last
Saturday. The price paid was 101. SO.
The award was made at a meeting of the
Board held in the forenoon at Paterson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

superintendent Crawford is improving
rapidly and his wound is doing as well as
the most sanguine of his friends could
wish. He spent a quiet and comfortable
Sunday, and the knowledge that he will
not hsvs to lose his leg has had beneh-
cial effect on him
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

friendly adjustment of the difficulty.
The worK was in the same condition this
morning as when / saw it on Saturday.
Mr.. O'Brien believes that the railroad
managers were made uncomfortable by
the publicity given to the affair, and
that there is now some chance that he
may be indemnified for the land taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

vin II. Dunn, who owns a farm near
Someryille. which Is heavily mortgaged.
The mortgages are being fOreclOsed
and John l. Anderson has been appointed
receiver. Mr.. Bergen alleges that has
client is being charged an exorbitnnt rent
by the receiver IN order 10 drive him
away from the farm. The matter was
referred to a master.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Judge Knapp today said that the case
Of Edward w. Hallinger. who pleaueo
guilty 70 an indictment for tie the m4r~
der Of Mary Peterson. would probably pe
disposed of tomorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Rounds:-'Pve seen people laugh till
they cried; but never kn W of a fellow
crying till he laughed
Nephews:-.' Guess you never lost q rich
esn-Pnck
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

No work was done by the Susqu ehanna
Railroad upon o'Brien's land at Hudson
City yesterday. and Mr.. O'Brien says his
lawyer will confer with the railroad peo-
pie today and try to arrive at some
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-11

Joseph O'Connor. an American District
messenger, and John Walshen, Western
Union boy, while wrestling on the steps
of the First National Bank. slipped and
fell TO the sidewalk. O'Connor's head
was badly cut over the left ear. He was
sent home Walshen escaped unhurt.