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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-13
Nays-None.

Nays-None.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. Detwiller moved that when this Board
%adjourns it be to meet on Tuesday, July IL,
at 6 o'clock Pm.
Adopted.
The following resolutions were presented,
received and each adopted by the following
vote, the yeas and nays having been ordered
and taken
Yeas-All the members Of the Board, five
(5) in number.
By Mr.. Bedell. on behalf of the Committee
on Finance:
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the
Sinking Fund Commission on Water Ac-
count forthe sum Of 81, 900 for the purpose
of payment of principal Of $500, 900 FIVE per
cent. Water Bonds, dated January 2, 1898.
due January, 2, 1928, in accordance with an
Act approved June 8, 1890, and resolution
of the Board of Finance passed November
II, 1892.
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the
Sinking Fund Commission on Water Ac-
count for the sum Of So, 900 for the purpose
of payment of principal of $248, 900 five per
cent. Water Bonds, dated January 2, 1899,
due January 2, 1922, in accordance with an
Act approved June 8, 1890, and resolution
of the Board of Finance passed November
II, 1891.
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the
Sinking Fund Commission on Water Ac-
count for the sum of $4,000 for the purpose
of payment of principal of $3.50, 900 five per
cent. Water Bonds, dated April 1, 1891, due
April |, 1916, in accordance with an Act
approved June 8, 1890, and resolution of
the Board of Finance passed March 26,
1891.
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn or the City Treasurer in favor of that
officer for the sum of $54. 35, to transfer
said amount from Liquor License Account
to Special Street Account, to enable the city
officers to properly carry out the provisions of
a certain resolution heretofore passed by
this Board appropriating so per cent. of the
liquor license fees collected on and after Tuly
l, 1892, under Chapter 80 of the Laws of
1893.
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the
Sinking Fund Commission for the sum of
S27.17 on account of the 20 per cent of
liquor license fees collected on and after
July l, 1892, and now due said fund.
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of that
officer for the sum of S27.1S on account of
the 20 per cent. of liquor license fees collect
ed on and after July !, 1892, the same to be
credited to special school account of the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
for the construction and furnishing buildings
for the Public School Department of the city
and for no other purpose, in accordance with
Section 80 of Chapter 1877 of the Laws of
1889.
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WANTED TO EXERCISE TIE BEAST.
Move Excuse of a Horse Thief Caught
Rel Handed.

Novel Excuse of a Horse Thief Caught
Rel Handed.
Charles Frieger, a German florist who
lives on West Side avenue. was awakened
last night between twelve and one o'clock
by q strange noise In his yard. He lis
iutently o presently he recog.
nized the sound OF horses hoofs
Gathering dawn the ROADWAY beside his
house. He jumped out of bad and, only
waiting long enough to slip on. mis- trous-
ers and q pair of slippers. he rushed to
the stable anu found that his white horse
aad a set of harness had disappeared.
He ran uo Communipaw avenue until
he met Officer Beatty. He told the
officer his story end had started no me for
the rest OF his wardrobe when he espied
bis horse, which was being led along by
d red shirted indlvidu al of rather a tough
appearance e.
Frfeger ran back and pointed him out
to Beatty, who immediately gave chass
and placed him under arrest. The mar was
brought before Justice Kimmerly this
morning aud given 4 chance TO explain
who he 8 and how he came BIZ the
horse. He said he WAS Thonns J.. FHz.
patrick. thirty years old. a iaborer. with
no home. He said -that he had no inten-
ton of stealing helhorse, hut had mere
ly nut the harness on him and was taxing
him out for a walk when the officer
arrested him. The Judge did NOT be-
lieve what he said aud committed him
without bail to await the action OF the
Grand Jury on the double charge of en-
terIng and grand larceny.
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UBDERSqUDIHS PLAYED.
And Helped the N. ]. A. C.
Team to Defeat the
Murray Hills.
NEW JERSEY TURFMEN ARRESTED
international Athletic Meet to Be
Reid at Chicago in September
Athletic Notes

In spite Of the fact that the N. J. A. G.
team played five understands yesterday
In the match game with the crack Muir
ray Hin A. c.. of New York. at Bergen
Point, they had a walkover. Willie Day.
the champion cross country runner,
severed short stop in ex cellent style. He
made two runs. three base hits. and put
out two men. His brother Frank filled
third base acceptably. The other three
understudies. Mcdonald. Bolton and
Moore also put up a good game. Wester-
Welt pitched in fine form, striking out
seventeen men, The Murray Hlll's were
unable TO touch. his well delivered curves,
and as a result they only secured four
runs. Devereaux was hit for thirteen
hasa hits. Currie made TWO home runs.
while Mcdonald secured a three Dagger.
The score:-
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Inland JUBILANT.
he Hangs Out Flags and Dfspenses Free
Beer

he Hangs Out Flags and Dfspenses Free
Beer.
~Saloonkeeper John Hiland was jubilant
yesterday over his success in securing a
license in spite OF all opposition. He got
up bright and early 10 the morning and
hung out an American flag in front Of
MS building to announce his victory, aud
at both the windows and over the doors
he put smaller flags. Mr.. Hilaud said to
q NEWS reporter that he thought he had
a right 10 feel Jubilant as people had been
trying TO take away his means of earning
his bread and butter aud had failed, there
by leaving him a chance to. earn an hon
est living for his family. He said that h Q
dld not see on what grounds the people
could COMPLAIN Of his place. He never
sells a drop of liquor to a man that
is the least bit under its in1u-
ence, and The only drunken people
seen in the nelEhboorhood ars those whit
have fallen asleep II the electric cars ant
nsve oeen thrown of by the conductors
at the end OF the line, which Is, unfer-
tunately, directly IN front of his place.
he don't see why men who Gun aud do
Keep their own wine cellars should he
grudge the poor man. who can't, his
simple glas s OF beer when he comes home
In Tue evening tired by his days
work.
"Tney will have 1t anv way." con-
tinued Mr.. Inland, "and why make them
go to a distance from their homes for fr.
where they will be tempted to stay aud
neglect their families. The poor mans
beer is as much to him as the rich mans
wine Is Co him, the only difference being
that the rich man can lay ia a stock Of
his favorite beverage, while the poor man
can only get his in small quantities, and
sometimes not at all.n
There is a regular tobog gan slide of
houses down Paramount aud other ave-
nues which are crossed by the Boule-
ward. Large numbers of the houses are
being transplanted to the West Side.
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Totals ........15 q s Al Totals....., "A .
Mestervelt and W. Day. hit by batted balls. OF
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VAUDEVILLE AT ELDORADo.

Afternoon Entertainment in Addition
TO king Solomon at Night.
king Solomon" the gorgeous spectacle. of
course remains the main attraction at EIdorado
but the management now provides special en-
tertainment in the afternoons, and of a most
ENJOYABLE order. A stage has been erected
under the big shade trees in the soutberly part
of the grounds, and on this stage q first class
vaudeville show is given every afternoon. The
idea seems to have struck the public fancy.
Prof. Conrad and his trained dog, Tramp
the picturesque Neapolitan singers, Sig. and
Mile: Aramin, Ls Petit Freddie, the boy
wonder from Berlin, Egyptian jugglsrs and
others furnish the entertainment. iFhe band
concerts commence at four P. NJ. and the
variety performance is given Immediately after.
The fire works and king Solomop,s grand
bailets continue to attract the largest audiences
and Eldorado is prosperous. For Sundays
special musical programmes are always pro-
vided,
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To He Held at Chicago on Septic mbeI
IA, Is and 16-The Events.
The International athletic champion.
ship me citing which will be held at Chi
cago on September IA. Is and. under the
auspices of the ..Amateur Athletic Union
is the present all absorbing topic OF dis
cussion in athletic circles. All the con-
tests will be open to the amate urs of the
world.
The first day. September IA, Worlds
Fair Handicap meeting will be devoted
TO handicap athletic track aud field
games. the programme including rs yard
100 yard. 300 yard. 900 yard, 1000 yard,
aud 2 mile runs; 100 yard and 200 hurdle
races; "a mile and 2 mile walks; 5 mile
safety bicycle race; running high jump.
running broad jumd. pole vault, putting
16lb. shot. throwing 16lb. hammer, throw
ing 56lb. weight. tug of war (teams of
four meR), weight unlimited; all vents
handicap except tug of war. The
prizes for these games will
be the regular A. A. q. die
medals 10 first, second and bird in every
event, and an emblematic Worlds Fair
souvenir medal to every athlete who COM
petes. The second day, September Is.
will be devoted to team contests, such as
base ball. lacrosse, foot ball, eric ket, etc.
invitations are extended to the amateur
athletic clubs of America. Europe and
AUSTRALIA, soliciting correspondence and
entries OF teams for these contests. All
such correspondence aus close and en-
tries must he received by th e secretary of
the A. A. q. on or before An gust l..
When the correspondence is closed the
programme for September Is wiH be ar
ranged for the best interests of such
tea ms as may have entered. Appropriate
prfzss will be given TO each member of
each winning team in such contests as
may be arranged. The third day, Sep
TENDER 16. there will be a Worlds Fair
championship amateur athletic track and
dsld meeting. with Twenty-Five separate
competitions as follows:-100 yards, 229
yards, 440 yards, $50 yards. l mile and 5
mile runs; 120 yards and 220 yards
hurdle races; l mile and 8 mile walks:
2 mile bicycle race; standing high
jump, RAINING high jump. standing
broad jump, running broad jump. rum
ming hop. step and jump. pole vault for
k6lb. shot, throwing LIB. ha MINER.
throwing the 56lb- weight for distan ce,
throwing 56lb. weight for height. The
prlzesffor the third day will be suitable
emblems, of a design 10 he selected by
the committee. The entrance fees for
handicap meeting will be 81 for each
athlete for each event, and for the cham :
pionship meeting 50 for each athleJe for
zach event. Entrance fees for either
Gay will be waived to athletes entering
from clubs outside of the United
States. Athletes residing outside of
the United States will be required TO fur
nish a COPY of che amateur definition in
force in their country. and a certificate
from the association which governs
amateur athletic sports there, that they
are dulysquallied amateurs in accordance
with the definition adopted by that as
ISOLATION. Any further information on
any point whatever connected with the
athletic season in America will be
promptly furnished on application TO Mr..
]. e. Sullivan. z. 0. box 66l, New York
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TIE STARLIGHT TENNIS TOURNEY.
The Preliminary Rounds Finished-Th'
Drawings for Doubles.

The Preliminary Rounds Finished-The
Drawings for Doubles
A large crowd gathered at the Sea-
bright lawn tennis ground, yesterday. to
witness the second days play in the
tournament for the Seabright State
championship cup. The preliminarles of
Tuesday were finished and resulted as
solIows:-
Marion R. Wright defeated Valentine
E. Hall 81. 11-9; Dean Miller won
from II. Chatield by default; De Forest
aefaulted to A. W. Post; e. Il. Hall
Defeated "A. w. Post. Cd. 40.
~; w. A. Larned defeated M.
R. Wright. 12-10, ST.. Sc. The play
ing in the last game was exceptionally
good. The semi-inals and finals IN tie
lnples will be PLAYED today. Yesterdays
rawlings for doubles were:-Rienard
Stevens and I. w. Post. against e, u.
Fall and v. G.. Hall: the winners OF this
Zines against H. NJ. Alexander aud W.
:. Porter; II. NJ. Billings and N. Il.
Wright, against S. NJ. Allen aud partner;
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INTERNATIONAL ATHLETIC MEET.

2 0 0 l 2 0 0 o.
Virginia. ...........0 0 0 0 0 o O.
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BosToN, July 10. 1s93.-A cable des-
patch to the Herald from Gourock, Scot
land, says the large cutters left the Clyde
yesterday for Bangor. Tn Valkyrie ha 3
q new mast. which is slightly heayie r
and larger than the old one.
the Calluna's maiusail has been al
tered with a view to getting more hoist,
aud Captain Hogarth is saugutne that he
has at last got the boat into proper form.
He is satisfied thar the Valkyrie is just
at present the best all-round, but thinks
the Caliuna will yet be able TO tackle
her.
Hogarth complains OF Interference b y
diffe rent members of the syndicate which
owns the Calluua Both the Flies are
pleased with the late performances of the
boat. They think. however. tina she has
not been properly worked.
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MORE IMPROVEMENTS ON GRoYE STREET

The old frame building No. $50 Newark ave-
nne, recently occupied as a saloon called 1.-THE
Turf and IN as being in former
years q popular political resort kept by Schzan.
q prominent German, is being torn down to-
gether with a brick two-story and basement
house Immediately In the rear, fronting on Bay
street, to give place 10 the erection of a large
brick building by John Wilkens, who now keeps
the confectionery at No. 1852 Newark avenue.
the property on Newark avenue having been
purchased by Mr.. Wiikens from the Babcock
Est tate; and that on Bay street from the Dugan.
Mr.. Dohrman, who Mr.. Wilkens succeeded in
the confectionery business, and who is the own
er Of the building No. 15s increased Mr.. Will
KEN rent, which induced the latter to purchase
the adjoining property and erect a building for
himself.
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OAR OF FIN

Regular meeting of the Board of Finance
of Jersey City, held in its rooms at the CITY
Hall on Friday Evening, July z, 1893, at 5
o'clock.
Present-All the members of the Board,
President Hitler and Messrs. Bedell, Det-
willer, Fraser and Simpson,.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
The minutes of the following meetings of
this Board were approved as engrossed in
the Minute Book on motion of Mr.. Fraser.
Special, May 10, 1898; adjourned, May
80; adjourned, May 81; regular, June 3;
special, June 5; regular, June 16, special,
June %. adjourned, June 30, and adjourned,
July 8, 1893.
PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
NY. &N.J. Telephone Co. for telephone
service and tolls, City Treasurer's office
and City Comptroller's office, $13. so.
Received and referred to the Committee on
Printing, Stationery, etc.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on Concurrent Reso-
lutions reporting the following resolutions
adopted by the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners, and recommending that the
same be concurred in:
Authorizing the opening Of Seventeenth
street, between Jersey avenue and Hoboken
avenue.
Passed June 80, 1898.
Ordering paid certain claims.
Passed June go, 1898.
Ordering paid claim of N. T. Stats lei
tung Co., $14. 10.
Passed May 81, 1892.
The report was received and the recon-
mendations therein contained were adopted
by the following vote. the yeas and NAYS
having been ordered and taken
Yeas-President Hitler and Messrs. Be-
dell, Detwiller. Fraser and Simpson,.
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BEAUTIFUL GLEN ISLAND.
An Ideal SUNNI sr's DaY Resort on the
Sound.

An AdeaI SummerS bar Resort on the
Sound.
Last Sunday and on the Fourth of July the
crowd at Glen Island was unusually large, every
nook and corner being thronged with visitors.
The Island this year presents a more beautiful
appearance than in former years, if such a
thing can be possible. The flower beds are ex-
ouisitely laid out, and the collection of rare
plants Is very large. Aside from the many amuse-
mants on the Island a visit to the mieuaxerie is a
study in itself. In it are some Of the finest
specimens of animals 10 the country and the
collection is the largest exhibited nywhere
The prairie dogs also come in for a great deal
Of admiration. The bathing, which is excellent
and safe is always vel! pa!soniSsd. The bath
ventilation. This is not whit one usually finds
at the many summer resorts. Mr.. Starin's feet.
which Is an exceedingly large one, is always
ready to meet the demands of the many visitors
to this popular resort, and one can feel assured
Of comfort and safety and no overcrowding.
For q pleasant days outing Glen Island is the
spot in which to spend 1t.
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DID NOT CATCH THE BURGLAR.

Exciting Time Over Finding a Vacant
House Open.
An exciting time was caused about West
Hamilton place early this morning by the
discovery of a citizen that the front gate
and basement door of John Madden's old
home were open. The %discoverer aroused
the neighborhood by screaming for help
and police. The residents thinking that
a burglar had been rounded up rushed
out in scant attire to take part in the
chase. A half dozen policemen sur
rounded the house and then a policeman
entered, only to find that the house was
unoccuDied. /. MI. Madden moved about a
month ago. The crowd was sadly disap-
pointed.
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NO CHOLERA IN EGYPT.

NEW York. July 10, 1e9s.-In reply to a
cablegram sent by the Seymour Paper
Company OF this city TO Consular Agent
Ewing at Alex andria, Egypt. the folio W.
ing cablegram was received here today
Egypt is free from contagious diseases. We
give clean bills Of health TO outgoing vessels.
The s anitary Board reports the state of he nth
perfect. EWING,
United States Consular Agent
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THE FALCON At 81 JOHNS.

ST. JonN's, N. F., July ID, 1s9s.-The
steamer Falcon. with the PeAry ex-
ing from Portland. Me. All on the
steamer were well. Pleasant weather
was experienced, and a good passage was
made, lasting only five days. The steani-
er will take IN $50 tons OF coal and obher
supplies here. and will sail tomorrow
night for Greenland.
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TEMPERANCE DRUMMERs AT SNAKE Hill

The Temperance Band of HOPE Drum Corps
on Tuesday marched from their hall to the Ho-
boken depot, where, in company with some
friends. they took the tram to Snake Hiii.
There they visited the Aims House BY invita-
tiop of Warden Ryan. and after looking through
the various departments were ~eutertai ned at
lunch by the Warden. The children sang for
Drummers in a manner which reflected credit
upon their teacher, Mrs. Foster, and each child
was given bag OF candy.
The Drum CORPS then went on to this lawn
and played for the inmates. On the return
trip the children escorted the corps TO the rail-
road station.
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Athlet g Arena.

The Anchor Athletic Club will hold its annual
summer nights festival on Monday evening at
Oriental Park. on Ogden avenue. A large mum.
Der of tickets for the affair have been sold, and
a large crowd is expected to attend.
Richie Petit. the sprinter of the GreenvilIe
Y. NJ. c. A.. Athletic Club will go into training
next week. He will run. at the games of the
trade and labor organizations at CALIFORNIAN
Park on Labor Day.
The members of the Scotiish-American
Athletic Club are organizing a fife and drum
corps. All young men between the ages of
address President A. Negrayei. No ISIS Grove
street.
Ii. X. Kust Of the N. J.,A. C. has given up
the idea of entering the Cash Prizs Cycling
League, and is now training for the sprints.
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YALE DEFEATED VIRGINIA.
In the College Tourney for spauld

In the College Tourney for the spauld-
ing Cup.
Yale defeated the University OF Vir-
ginia handily in the big college ball
tourney for the SpauidinG cup at Chicago
yesterday. The plucky Virginians had
been In the tournament longer than any
any other team, but today's defeat being
their second they dropped from the race.
II Amherst wins from Yale tomorrow the
series will end with Amherst champion,
bu. should Yale win, another game on
Saturday will be necessary. The scOre:-
9 o 0 / 9 0 0-S
Virgins. ..0 O 1 1 O O O 0 O-2
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

A good time is promised all who attend the
second annual picnic OF the Washington Rang
ers at Caledouian Park on Saturday.
A slight fire In a woodshed at No. 40 Jersey
avenue, brought out the fire department at 11:20
last night, on an alarm from box sixteen. The
fire was quickly extinguished. Cause, unknown.
Damage, triiiug.
Patrick Moran, aged twenty-eIght ystrs, Of
No. 1877 Fifth street. was attacked with con
wilson's yesterday afternopn, AZ the corner 81
Montgomery and Green streets. auI taksi to
the City Hospital.
Engineer Rugsles and Building Inspector
lower Jersey City today.
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OPEN WAR In SAMOA.
30 cable to the United Press.

bU IUUte 70 Tue UNtIeu PT(sS.
SYDNEY. N S., July Is. 1693.-The latest
Samoan advices dated July z. show that
active hostilities have broken out be-
tween the natives who support King
Malietoa and the adherents OF
Chief Mataafa. The opposing fac
tions ave each form ed a am
about two miles from Apia. the capitol
and skirmishes occasionally occur. The
kings forces are numerically strongs,
than the supporters of Chief Mataatar
but the latter have the better arms. Both
leaders refuse to hold any district neu-
fraI
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Innocence.

The Husband-"wll you go to tho theatre
with me tonight. dearesls' ~
The Wife-"with pleasure. but there is q
favor ! wish to ask OF you
The MISUNDERSTANDING it, darling.a
The Wife-.Tt is only midday now you
have all the afternoon before you. Won't you
kindly go and see that man now instead of
going out between tho acts to see him to-
night?n-M Y. Necs.