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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
CAPTAIN SMITH BURIED.

| A Guard of Honor of His Late Comrades
Accom- anies the Remains.
The funeral of Captain John S. Smith
took place at two O'Clock yesterday after
noon from his late residence on Grove
| street. near Grand. The casket, which
| rested on a bier in the front parlor, was
| almost hidden from view with flowers.
| There were many handsome pieces. Con-
s%picuous among them were the pieces
from the Captains comrades at the Fifth
Precinct. The large policeman.s shleld,
with the inscription Captain 5 Precinct,
was very pretty, and the large broken
column inscribed Our Captain" attract
ed much attention. There were also many
pretty pieces from Chief Murphy. Super
intepdent Smith and other officers III che
department.
the hearse formed in line at half past one
O'Clock, In the Adams Express stables on
Henderson street, and marched TO the
Captains late residence, headed by Beggs'
Baud. Chief Murphy and Superinten-
dent Smith were in command.
The p~all-bearers were Captains +. !.
Tarrier, John f. Kelly, James McNuity,
Archibald McKaig, Moses ewton n
William H. LANCE.
Eighteen men from the Fifth Precinct,
and commanded by acting captain Jelly,
composed the guard OF honor.
At two o'clock the funeral procession
began to move down Grand street. AT
ST, Peters Roman Catholic Church
iG halted and the casket was
carried into the church, where q
brief funeral service was conducted
bv the Rev. Peter j. OfCarroll and the
Rev. William lyman. A departure from
the usual simple afternoon funeral ser.
vice was made by a procession of boys OF
st. Joseph's Orphans Home. carrying a
cross.
The procession moved up Newark v e
nue.. The police went as far as the foot
of The Hill, excepting the bearers and
guard of honor. The intermen5 was in
the Hudson County Catholic Cemetery on
West Side avenue. It was found that the
grave had partly filled with water. Ihe
remains were therefore left in a temper
airy receiving vault.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
STATE NOTES.

The largest peach tree in South Jersey is on
Jones' Island. 1t is sixty years old, and is
loaded with fruit every season. One foot from
the ground 1t measures SIX feet eight inches IN
circumference.
Joseph Wood, an old railroad man of Red
Bank, has been granted a patent on a direct i'm
adopted by the Pennsylvania and several other
railroad companies. Mr.. Wood is over eighty
years old.
The policy pursued in the public S chools of
Rutherford was strongly condemned at a well
attended public meeting in the rooms of the
Rutherford Democratic Society on Saturday
night, speeches being made by Mayor Cooper,
Prof. G. R. Alyea. Commander Robert Leeds,
w. E. Sturm of the Board of Health, Anderson
Price and others. A universal lack of discipline
was complained of, and it was charged that
unusual punishments, such as writing 4,200
words, were provided for trivial offenses. 1t
was alleged that one teacher had to instruct
sixty-eight children, while another only had a
Ananias Richer of Wing Lane has a table that
was used aboard the Merrimac during her fight
with the Monitor.
Vessels have commenced trading up the Egg
Harbor river. carrying brick and wood from
NAYS Landing to New York.
The Shiloh rme Alliance has been organ
lied to supply members with machinery, farm
implements and fertilizers at manufacturers
The Sharpstown Methodist Episcopal Church
elected three old men, three young men and
three ladies as a Board of Trustees.
Black ducks are again plentiful in Cape May
County. Several hundred were killed Friday
during the snow storm.
Hester Bennett killed five foxes with an axe
in the woods near New Brunswick on Friday.
Jonathan H. Kelsy of Penberton has an eagle
measuring over seven feet from tip to tip. which
he will exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
The officers of the Consolidated Brewing Com
pany of Paterson, representing $4,000, 900 capital,
held a meeting on Saturday to consider a pro-
position to dispose of the interest of the concern
tc an English syndicate. An effort is being
made to induce the Hinchliffe Brothers, owners
of the Eagle Brewery, who have kept aloof from
the consolidated company, to join the syndicate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
TRENTON's GREATEST PRIDE.
New York State Will Contribute to the
Great Battle Monument.

New York State Will Contribute to the
Great Battle
Special to The jersey City Netys.
TRENTON, March %, 1S93-I5 is quite
probable that New York State will be
a liberal contributor to the Trenton Bat
tie Monument. A few days ago General
w. S. Stryker and ex-Congressman j.
Hart Brewer visited Governor Flower, at
Albany, and they were given a coraial
welcome. as j. H. Brewer and Governor
Flower were intimate friends, both serv-
ing in the same Congress. Tue Governor
thought well of the plan to ave
New York represented in the Battle
Monument, and it was suggested 10
him that New York should be on top,
aud they would be if they could get a
sufficient appropriation to place a statue
of Washington on the top Of the shaft.
There is no doubt but that an appropri-
alton will be made before the New York
Legislature ~adjoarns and the Governor
has promised his hearty cooperation.
Tine trenton Battle Monument Associa-
ton have already secured the assistance
OF Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New
York. The next move will be for a con-
.ribution from Massachusetts. Troops
from these States participated in the bat
tie of Trenton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
WOMEN AND TBE9FAIR.
Governor Werts Asked to Cooperate
With the Jersey COMMITTEES.
60 l. mia Ianna,. Nif,t Mana Il

Governor Werts Asked to Cooperate
With the Jersey Committee.
Special to The jersey City Netcs.
TRENTON. March %. 1e93-Miss Mary
Russell and Miss N. I. Compton. mem
bers of the Women's National COMMITTEES
of The Chicago Fair. mad an audience
with Governor Werts yesterday after
noon. In the Woman's building at the
fair there are thirteen looms, which have
been allotted. TO the thirteen original
States, for the purpose OF holdingfn them.
an exhibit. or the women of the States.
Each State is to decorate furnish
the room allotted to Ii. and The
ladies called upon Governor Werts
for the purpose of securing his CO.
operation in the matter. They wanted
him to appoint one lady i'll each county to
superintend the work of gathering to-
gether the material requisite for sucn an
exhibit. The ladies also thought they
would like to secure a share of the ap-
preparation made by the last Legislature
for the Fair, but that idea was ADAM
doued before the Governor was APP
preached.
His Excellency received The ladies
g~raciously, and after listening to what
they had to say, said that he would aiu
them in their efforts as far as he con-
sistentiy could.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
Highest Of all in Leavening power.-Late j. s. Govt Repo
Highest Of all in Leavening Power.-LatestU Y. S. Govt Report
Royal "a. B Bs1i5sz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A NEW CHORUS ON THE HEIGHTS.
DR. s. Austen Pcarce TO Be the Leader
To Giva Fancarfs

DIR. s. Austen Pcarce TO BE the Lsader-
To Give Concerts.
Although the series Of organ r~ecitals at
the First Presbyterian Church on Emory
street has been discontinued, the church
will not stop in it's excellent work of pro-
viding music for those who love it on the
Heights. Instead, concerts will be given,
and now a chorus of about 20 voices meets
every Saturday evening In the church
parlors on Emory street from 7.30 to 6
DR.. S. Austen Pearce. in part songs and
choruses. Mr.. John H. Watson. No. 81
Kensington avenue. is president.
or the work of the director.
DIR. Pearce. Jersey CITY has learned
much to admire and with him at The
helm, the chorus seems to be ah assured
succe So. He has been the organfst of DR..
Herbs Church for about a year, and is
well known by st. johns Free
Church choir and congregations. He also
enjoys an enviable reputation IN New
York. DR.. Pearce's plan in training his
chorus will be to give a lecture drill on
taking intervals, complex time beating,
breath taking, voice.production and prop
er. attention to language. h latter he
terms Sin gers English and shows it to be
different from Pedantic English, Accepted
English, Actors English and which
withal, is yet artistically perfect and The
only one suited for the musical voice. DR..
Pearce will also give the ordinary rehear-
sal drill with instructing remarks.
The chorus at present is as above stated.
about 70, but it is desired to swell the
number to 100. All instruction is free,
and any singer who desires to avail HIM
self of the excellent leadership of De
Pearce, and Incidentally, of much
pleasure, may avail himself Of this OPP
p%ortunity by calling at the church par
Tors on Saturday evenings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
DEATH OF DR.. LEVY.
A Noted New Jersey Dentist and Stat g
Official.
Special to The Jersey city Mevs.

Special to The Jerseg City Ne,us.
ORANGE. March %, 1s93.-Dr. Fred A.
Levy, a dentist OF Orange, died yesterday
morning at the residence of Mrs. Annie
Kirkland, Prospect street and Park ave-
nue., East Orange. DR.. Levy was born
in Richmond, Va, about forty-fve years
ago. He received his early education in
the College of Mobile, Ala, and was
graduated from the Baltimore College Of
Dental Surgery in 1874. Eighteen years
ago he came TO Orange. Three years at
forwards he married Miss Palmer, u
niece of Mrs. Kirkland. She died about a
year later. leaving a daughter.
DR.. Levy was President of the State
Board OF Registration and Examination
in Dentistry, Vice President of the Ameri-
can Academy of Dental Surgery, Secre-
tary of the National Board of Dental Ex-
aminers and a member of the Central
Dental Association and of the State
Dental Society. He held membership In
the Essex County Toboggan Clue and the
Orange Club. He was a leading Demo-
Graf.
A meeting of the Central Dental AS
ISOLATION will be held at the office of DR..
C.. A. Meeker. No. 90 Fulton street. New
ark, Thursday night, to take action on
DR.. Leyy's death. DR.. Levy was the in
ventor of many Instruments, which he
never had patented, rreferring to let the
profession have the benefit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
WEARING II GREEN.
Pencil Factory Girls Arrested for AM
noying 9 comrade.

Pc neil Factory Girls Arrested for AM
noying 9 comrade.
The girls employed in the pencil fac
tory of the American Lead Pencil Com
pany, Clinton and Fifth streets, Hoboken.
are as vivacious a set OF girls as one would
find in a days travel. They are known as
the pencil factory girls. They are not all
pretty. but the homely ones are the ex-
ception. The majority of the girls are the
da lighters of poor parents in the city. and
some come over from New York and
Others from jersey City.
They are of all n~atioLalities, but the
Irish girls are In the majority. But for
all this, there Is hardly IL holiday, whether
it be the Fourth of July. Pfngst Montag
| or st. Patrick's Day, that is not properly
observed by the entire band. and it was
the bre aKing of this rule by Miss Amelia
COLI of No. (old) 1874 Clinton street. that
ing companions.
On ST. Patrick's day last, all the girls
appeared at the factory bright and early.
| Their hair was tied up with ribbons of
| green, and cute little bows OF the same
color were pinned on their breasts. There
was one exception, and that was Amelia.
But the other girls soon fixed her up, and
| DCLOtO OIh OOSah 1LtSA "N0 10
thoroughly Irish in her sympathies as
were Mamie Carney and Kittie Nugent,
both of whom reside at No. 1853 Fifth
street.
All morning at their work the girls in
this particular room, sang sweetly the
songs of Erin and at noon, before leaving,
they decided thai they woul1 not return
to work that afternoon, but would In
stead go over to New York and review
the procession.
They all abided by the decision, with
the exception of Amelia. She eturneu
to work.
Next morning the girls heard OF
Amelia's action, anu there was a pretty
how-de-do. Amelia was talked to,
talded at, talked about and talked
around till her ears became as II
they were furnaces. The girls
pushed her, jostied her and '.jollied''
her, too. till 1T became unbearable, SO
Amelia went down to Recorder Nc
Donough and swore out warrants for
Mamie Carney and Kittie Nugent.
They were arrested by Detective Gal
lag her. and Recorder McDonough adj
mitr ed them to bail for examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
lang girls at school, moac

Many girls at school, mOaU
robust and promising well for the
future, were not always &c. In
fancy is a time of trial and Of
weakness, and it seems a merci-
full provision that in later years
all knowledge of that critical
time-a struggle between life
and DEATHS entirely blotted
out. Many a life, now established
upon a firm basis, owes its sub
stantiality to Johann Hoff's Malt
Extract. When nursing mothers
have introduced into their dietary
this wonderful tonic the issuehas
invariably been strength and the
maintenance of health. We know
what a terrible care it must be to
the parental breast for daughter
to be lolling about in one place
or another through l~istlessness
or indisposition to exertion, or
for a son to be untitled for study
or business through anemic con-
ditions. Begin early with Johann
Hoff's Malt Extract and let every
mother make it portion OF her
daily beverage, and those appall-
ing scenes which make the most
luxurious home a mockery of
comfort will be less and less fire.
quent. Purchasers are warned
against imposition and disap-
pointment. Insist upon the
"Genuine," which must have the
signature of Johann Hoff" on
the neck label. Eisner and Men
delson Co, sole agents, New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
Jersey AL WASHINGTON.
Ex-senator Pfe:ffer's Marshaiship-Hud-
son Visitors.

Ex-senator Pfe:fer's Marshalship-Hud-
son Visitors.
Special to The Jerseu Citv Nelos.
WASHINGTON, D. e., March 80. 1898
A vacancy occurred in the United States
Marshalship for New Jersey last Satur-
day when the term of Mr.. W.. Budd
Deacon expired. This fact led to the
presence In Washington yesterday OF a
number of New Jersey politicians. 10
day. in all probability, George PIE iffer,
Jr., of Camden County. will be nomln atea
to fill the vacancy.
In The delegation here yesterday were
Mr.. Pfeiffer, State Senator Perkins OF
Burlington county. who was an applI-
cant for the position; National ComniI-
teeman Miles Ross and Assemblyman W..
]. THOMPSON, whose autograph graced
the register of Chamberlin's. There were
also others in the delegation but OF less
prominence.
When Senator Mcpherson called at the
White House, the President called atCen-
tion to the vacancy, thus showing Gnat.ne
was posted as to the expiration OF terms
of Republican officials. Later in the day
the situation was canyassed and as a re-
suit Mi, Pfeiffer Will doubtless be nomln-
ated. He is a well-known ex-State Sen
ator, having been sent as emocra from
the strong Republican County In wLlch
ne lives. ne Is d CiOoS peiooAoA -
Senator McPherson's. There were a large
number of aspirants for the position.
/ Burlington County had six or seven, and
Chester d. Ely, of Paterson, was also
anxious to lave the lightning strike him;
c.. j. Tahen, member OF Assembly, or
Hoboken, is here on his wedding trip.
M. j. Coyie. also of Hoboken. and a
member of the Assembly, is in the city.
Mr.. Coyie is the president of the Hoboken
Board of Police Commissioners.
Assistant Secretary of tho Navy. Will
liam A. McAdoo, of New Jersey. at noon
yesterday, assumed charge Of his office.
relieving MIR. Solely. Mr.. Solely will re-
main in Washington a week or SO, after
which he will go to New York, and prac-
rice law with Ex-Secretary Tracy of the
Navy. with whom he has entered into
partnership. Mr.. McAdoo has appointed
William Howell. of New York his private
sacretarY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
HoRSEWHIPPED HER RIVAL.
An Indignant Philadelphia Woman AS
sauIts q Camdenite.

An Indignant Philadelphia Woman AS
sauIts a Camdenite.
special to The Jersey City News.
CAMDEN, March %. 1693.-A middle
aged woman known as Mrs. Lydia Clark.
and who lives at No. 800 Chester street.
was attacked and publicly horsewhipped
in front of her own door yesterday morn
ing by Mrs. Shields, who lives in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Shields says the Clark woman's
home is a house of questionable repute,
and that for several months past, AIRS.
Clark has harbored MIR. Shields. Yester-
dav morning Mrs. Shields came owe to
Camden, bringing with her u stout little
cowbide, and a letter full of loving words.
The letter she had found in her husbands
pocket, and it was supposed to be a mes
sage from the Clark woman. Mrs. Shields
was held in $500 bail for assault by Police
.Justice Paul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
CLINTON COUNCILS OFFICERS.

Clinton Council, ]. o. U. A. NJ, held its annual
meeting Monday evening at Clinton Hall, and
elected the following ficers:-Councilor, J. D.
Van Emburg; Vice Councillor, Clarence Samms;
Recording Secretary, Robert Orr; Assistant Re
cording secretary, Emanuel Britten: Conductor,
Walter Wood; Warden, F. L. Stivers; Inside
Sentinel, w. j. Miller; Outside Sentinel, Will
lam Pearey, and Trustee, G. l.. Britten.
Resolutions condemning the Parochial School
bill as an unAmerican measure calculated to
breed discord, and destroying the fundamen tai
principal of American liberty were adopted.
"A ommitt was also appointed to meet com
mittees from other councils in the State for the
purpose of making a united effort to prevent
the passage of the bill at any future session of
the Legislature.
The seven councils in Hudson County have a
membership of over 1000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
GREENVILLE's SOCIAL WHIRL.

Postponement of the Y. NJ. c. a. Fair
A Greenville Belle to Wed.
The Greenville Y. M. c. A. Dramatic
Society has decided to- postpone its pro.
duction of IA New Broom Sweeps Clean,''
and "Ihe Freedom of the Press" for one
week and not give the farces on April s.
es expected. A rehearsal will be held on
Friday and Saturday evening.
The Executive Fair Committee will hold
an important meeting on Saturday even
ing at the residence OF Mrs. Grady on Az
enue E. The members of the committee
are working hard and the fair will nc
doubt bs a success.
The wedding of Mr.. C. r. Dusel, ex
treasurer of the association. and Miss j,
Ludwig, will be solemnized in Brooklyn
this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
LIGHT. HEAT AND POWER.
Big Company to Absorb Newark's Ga
and Electric Works.

Big Company to Absorb Newark's Gas
and Electric Works.
Special to The JERSEY City Nefcs.
NEWARK, March %, 1893, The New
Jersey Light and Heat Company. with a
capital stock of $2,eo0,o00 and a paid in
sum of $50. 900. filed a certificate of incor-
poration in the County Clerks office yes
terday.
The incorporators are George R. Gray
of his city, Emerson McMillIn of Column
bus. O., and Henry b. Wilson of New
YORK.
The objecB of the company is to manu-
facture machinery for making and using
gas aud electricity. 1t has also the right
TO make contracts for lighting, heating
and mechanical purposes, TO acquire the
franchises of other companies anu also to
construct conduits to carry wires in the
streets. =
it is rumored that the company will
soon absorb both the Newark and Citi-
zens' Gaslight Companies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
THE ODD FELLOWS. ORPHANAGE.
special to we Jerseg City Ne,os:

Special to Tue JERSEY Citv NeI0s.
TRENTON. March 90, 1S93.-The Odd Fellows
Orphanage Association of The State of New Jer-
sey has sent a circular to every lodge in the
State urging that their members seek in their
various towns and cities for a site to be devoted
to the orphanage, on which they agree TO erect
a handsome brick and granite asylum, costing
$40, 001. Trenton has offered three acres, Mays
Landing five acres, Arlington five acres. The
Odd Fellows number 1000 members, whose
orphans now fiLd limited shelter in New Bruins
WICK. The Committee on Sites will meet In
Trenton on April 4, when the locations TO build
offered them will be decided upon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
sls to P. E. Martin for furnishing char

Sl2 to P. E. Martin for furnishing char
coal.
$51. 20 to Hugh f. McLangh1a for coal.
SIS TO Hugh f. Mclaughlin for coal.
$12 to National Meter Company for re-
pairing meters.
IS to N. j. Car Spring and Rubber Com
pany for hose. :.
S26o.43 to Edward O'DonnelI for salt
and hay.
$685. % to Edward O'Donnell for salt
hav.
s9o.93 to Edward O'Donnell for salt
hay.
s59.33 to Edward O'DonnelI for salt
s4s. rs to Edward o'Donnell for salt hay
SAL so to O'Brien 81 Kellt for plumbing
WORK.
S72.50 to o. H. Perry for coke.
$52.75 to o. H. Perry for wood.
$500 to Nathaniel Fowler for services as
general clerk September to December,
1892 inclusive.
Adopted by the following vote on the
call for the ayes aud nays:
Ayes-President Madden, Commits
sioners Dugan. Yoe and Cooks. 4
Nay-Commissioner Somers-1.
The Committee on Public Buildings,
Docks and Parks presented the follow
Resolved. That $105 be paid to VIM.
Zimmerman for 81 days service as In
spector Fifth Precinct Station house in
month Of February, 1893.
Charge this app'r.
Resolved, That $500 be paid to l.. IA.
Broome for services as architect. drawing
plans for steam heating at High School.
Charge special app'r for repairs To
schools.
The foregoing were each adopted by
the following VOTE, on the call for the
ayes and nays:
Ayes-All the members of the Board,
five in number
The Committee on Printing and Sta
tionery presented the following;
Resolved, That $50 be paid TO the j. G.
News for printing manual.
Charge printing aud stationery, lS92-'93.
Adopted by the following vote, Oh the
call for the ayes and nays:
Ayes-All the members OF the Board.
five in number.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Commissioner Somels moved TO take
from the table the veto of his Honor the
Mayor of a resolution of this Board of the
salary of John Mccarthy, Inspector on
cember, 1892.
Carried. M&,
The veto was then taken up and read.
COMMISSIONS Soniers moved that the
resolution do now pass Notwithstanding
the objection of his Honor the Mayor.
1he motion was lost by the following
vote on the call for the ayes and nays.
Nays-All the members of the Board.
five in number. s y
The President declared the veto of his
Honor the Mayor sustained.
The Board on motion adjourned.
GEO. Il. BoUToN,
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
FAKE MEDICINE INDIANS IN TOWN.

An Indian medicine Company is raising great
times at Kessler's Hall this week. They have q
band stationed outside. which summons all til 9
small boys of the Heights, and they congre-
gate on the sidewalks taking in the music. Then
the band suddenly disappears inside the Hall
and the Youthful auditors pay ten cents 10 see
an .Indian show This consists of musical en-
tertainment, prestidigitateur performances and
the like. At the close Of the show, the Indians
neddle Their warranted to cure any disease
remedies. Their audiences are large
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-22
rbourht II would Amuse the Boys.

George Butler, canon of Winchester
cathedral, was the son of DR.. Butler,
head master of Harrow. The boy gre w
up to be a dignified and serious man, q
power in philanthropy and the church.
but that he had u demure sense of umo
is shown by one. anecdote of his earliest
years.
Dr. Butler wore a fine suit OF black.