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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
PAVONIAB CLAMBAKE.
Its Annual Feast Enjoyed by Many
Amateur Ears.

The Payonia Yacht Club had its annual
cIam-bake yesterday afternoon at its
club house, foot of Jersey avenue. The
expert chefs prepared a feast that de-
lighted the one hundred and fifty guests
who had keen appetites and ate heartily,
hut there was an abundance and enough
TO distribute and satisfy a hundred fam
ished urchins who gathered at the fence
and begged to be served. The partici-
pants had not the slightest cause for
complaint, as the well-cooked edibles
were brought in rapidly n one course
was not finished before another was
served. An ample supply of liquids was
kept on the table, and glasses were not
permitted to remain empty. The COM
mittee and their aides worked loyalty,
and did not sit down to dinner until all
the members and guests had retired from
the five long tables set on the broad
platform facing the bay. Many visiting
yachtsmen were present. Ex-Commodore
F. j. Herpess of Newark brought a
party from that city on his pretty steam
yacht Adele. His guests were ]. Louis
whyte, B. S. Knapp, E.. Sidney Ashley,
Fred Walbaum. Max Kenny, George H.
Hemming, NJ. j. Durkin and W. A. Baker.
Robert M. schefd, Charles B. Hogg,
Henry Raeppte,, R. G. Coleman. Franz
Floyd, Charles Kreter, Charles Kent,
John Guy, A. G. Halberstedt, Thomas J.
Fitzsimmons, Thomas Bins, Morris
Schuster, W. A. Miller, Frederick Knief
and William Englenan. Among the Jer-
sey City friends entertained were Assem-
blyman Thomas Egan, Freeholder Hen
nessey and his brother, John ]. Sheeran.
Frank Muller, E. Stone, W. Symes, P. ].
Klahr, P. II. McQuaid.. p. x. Tiernan,
". A. Foley, Thomas Doyle, W. H: Flood,
G. was represented by c.. V. Dyckman.
The successful event was in charge of
the House Committee-Norman L. Rowe,
Louis Mittlesdorf and William Willis.
They were assisted by Louis Keyser,
Secretary william Tobin. S Curtis,
Nat Pritchard, Philip Stebbins, William
Dougherty. Bernard Hottie, A. ]. Kreh-
meyer and Ben McClain. r
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
NOTICE TO OH DEALERS.

NOTICE ~ Oil DEALbfo.
|. sealed proposals will be received by the Board of
Street and Water Commissioners on Monday, October
Is. 1894, at 8 O'clock F. NJ. for the furnishing and de-
lvering at the Believille and High Service pumping
stations of the Jersey City Water Works or such
oil as may be required to the first dav of Nay, 1895,
In accordance with specifications on file in the office
Of the Chief Engineer. corner OF Jersey avenue
and Mercer street, where blank forms of bid and
agreement of sureties must be obtained
The estimate of monthly requirements are as
follows:
gallons of Engine Oil, and los gallons of Kerosene
Oil.
AT High Service. about Is gallons of Cylinder Oil
Is gallons of Engine OIL, and 80 gallons OF Kerosene
Proposals must be enclosed In sealed envelopes.
endorsed. .Prokosals for OIL" directed TO WIN. H.
Hooker, Esq, Chairman OF on Pumping
and Reservoirs. and handed to the Clerk of the
Board In open meeting when called for IN the order
Of business relating to sealed proposals.
No city official VIII be accepted, as surety nor will
a substitution Of %suretles, be allowed. 4,
bids if it considers that the best interests of the
citv can be conserved by SO doing.
The attention of bidders Is especially called uoSec-
ton Z, Chapter 1874. Laws of 1891. under the terms
whereof no contract shall be binding upon the city
or become effective or operative until the bondsmen
offered by the contractor have been approved as TO
suffciency by this Board and as to form by the
Corporation Counsel, the President Of this Board
having power to examine the proposed bondsmen
By order Of the Board of Street and Water Com
E T. BoUTQN,
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08

mo CHARLEs C. HASKELL. MARY A. HASKELL,
L his wife, and The Board of Chosen Freeholders
of Hudson County. New Jeisry.
Yoa are hereby notified that at q public sale made
by tie Cay Collector of Jersey City on tne 22d day
OF Ictooer. 1891. the Ma: or AMI Aldermen of jersey
City purchased for the sum of two hundred and
thirteen dollars and s~iXty-one cents ALL the land
ard real estate sitaate in Jersey City in the County
Ionnele avenue, which is laid down and designated
as lot thirfT,four t4i in block number nine hundred
ana nighty-fFe $50. upon an assessment map an
mex d 10 a report numb r fortS-SiN (46l. made BY
and 1oi said city by the Circuit Court OF the County
OF Hudson. a certified copy of which report and
map was fled in Ire ofdce of the City Collector of
ersey City on the ath day of February, lS9l said re-
The provisions OF an act OF the Legislature OF New
jersey. passed siarcii ath, 1856. entitled:
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collec-
tfon OF arr araaes Of unpaid taxes. as
sessmeats and water rates or water
rents il clties of this state. and imposing
and ~levyiDs q tax, assessment and lien in gu
and instead OF such arrearages, AMI to enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide for the sale
of lands subjected to future taxation and assess
melt."
And the several supplements thereto.
And You are further notified that you appear to
have am estate OF interest in said land and real eS-
tate, and unless the said land and real estate shall
expiration of six montds from and after the service
hereof. a deed for tn same will be given conveying
to the Mayor and Aldermen OF Jersey City the fee
simpi of said lard ami real estate according to the
p ,ions of the said act.
Dated jersey CITY, n. j.. September u, 1894.
aye n OF JERSEY. CITY.
?. +. WANSER.
{sEAL. Arrest, JOHN F. ScoTr,
CSale No. 9s9.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
LEGAL NOTICE.

~<N(~1
1 his wife Henry Burdett NJ. Abbott Burdett,
Sophia Burdntt, his wife, Leette gnrdett;, Frank
r. sre as E A 1I BSsastti w HaIFry : Pu W,itts dnfaRR ',+;d aele z
liama Infant. Matilda Williams, Frank Williams,
Frank PAVING. Levi Pawllng, Sophia rawling, his
Burdett decd. Louisa Williams and Henry Burdett,
executor OF Emma Burdstt, deed.
You are hereby notified that AZ a public sale made
by the City Collector of Jersey City, on the 18th day
OF October, 1899. The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey
dollars and ninety three cents, ALL che land and real
cstete situate In jersey City. in the County of Hudson
and state Of Sew jersey, fronting on I en- Horn Greek,
which is laid down and designated as lot one hun
dred and thirteen d1Sl iE block number one
sessinent map annexed to a report number
seventy two %. made by the Com.
said City by the Circuit Court OF the County Of
Hudson, a certified copy OF which report and map
was fled in the Office of the City Collector of Jersey
CITY. on the 18th day OF July, 1891, said report and
map and sad sale being made pursuant 10 the pro
passed March Goth, 1856. entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collection
OF arrearages af unpaid taxes. assessments and
water rates or water rents In cities Of this state,
lien in lieu and instead OF such arfearages. and
to enforce the payment thereof. and to provide
for the sale Of lands subjected to future taxation
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear to
have an estate or interest in the said land and real
aspiration Of SIX months from and after the service
to Fhe Mayor and Aldermen Of Of Jersey ess1c city the fee s
simple of said land and real estate according to the
THE MAYOR aNb ALDERMEN oF jersey CRY
Pr. wANsER
49,, City Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
ALLOWED HARD HITTING.
Thirteen Bouts Decided But the
Finals Not Reached.

The 1900 sports who reluctantly put up
their money to see kinetoscope boxing
at the Grand Central Palace last Satur-
day night were agreeably s~-prised to
find that the boys were allowed to hit
each other pretty freely without police
interference. Inspector Williams and
acting Captain Robb were again on hand
but they seemed satisfied to let the new
rules take their course.
Thirteen bouts were decided n none
was stopped, except when it became APP
parent tina one of the pair was out
classed. Master of Ceremonies Fred
Burns announced that he hoped to bring
on the finals tonight.
One hundred and thirty pound class
A. c., beat R. Kane, West Side A. c.;
First bout, Dick Wund erlick, Lexington
second bout, D. Mccoy, Chelsea A. c.,
beat P. Gray, Yonkers A. c., in two
minutes
One hundred and forty pound class
First bout, Hugh Dunn, Mosquito A. c..
beat W. O'Brien, Farragut A. c., after
2 minutes and % seconds of the third
round; second bout, M. Delaney, Star A.
c., beat E.. Donegan, FHicksonasA. c.;
third bout, ssJoseph Wallace. American
A. c., beat T.. Gull, Prospect Hill A.. C.
One hundred and ffty7efght pound
class-First bout, Thomas Gilmartin,
Xavier A. c.. beat j. Comiskey, Han
over A. c., in / minute and 30 seconds;
second bout, Patrick Murphy, Greenwood
A. c., beat Alfred Pfeifer, Sigloch AS
ISOLATION, after l minute and seven sec
onds of the third round.
One hundred and twenty pound class,
(continued)-Fifth bout, William Reid,
Acme A. c., beat Tommy Byrnes, Carl
ton A. Co. after 2 minutes and s seconds
of the second round; sixth bout, J. Don
ohue, National A. c., beat j.. Hook, West
Side A. c., after 2 minutes and 20 sec
onds of the third round; seventh bout,
J. McVoy, Lenox A.. c., beat H. Angus,
Brooklyn A. c., in l minute and So sec
onds.
One hundred and ten pound class, Sec
ond t~rials-First bout, Tim Keefe, Daunt-
less A. c., beat M. Lyons, Star A. c.,
second bout, Marty McCue. West Side
A. c., bea d.. Gearon, Cheslea A. c.,
after 81 seconds Ut the second round;
third bout, Jim Larkin, Acme A. c., and
A.. j. Valdine, Banquet A. c., boxed a
draw, and both were declared eligible
for the inals.
George Dixon,t the featherweight cham
pion, and-AI Griffith, better known as
'fYOung Critic were matched Saturday
to fight to a finish before thessc1ub. of
fering the largest purse and 5000 a side.
H2A AH4
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
NOTICE TO FOUNDRY MEN, CONTRACTORS,
N METER MFRS. ETC. ETC.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of
Street and Water Commissioners on Monday,
October IS, 1894. at o'clock 7. NJ, for the furnishing
and delivering of such Pipes. Branches, Sleeves,
Meters, Gates, Hydrants. Valves, Lead. etc; etc. as
are comprised in specifications on file in the once
Of the Chief Engineer. corner OF Jersey avenue and
ment of sureties must be obtained, and in accord
ance with which specifications. bidders will be
bound. Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes. endorsed. Proposals for Pipe, Branches,
Gates, ETC., y etc, directed to Geo. w. Harding, Esq,
Chairman of COMMITTEES on. Assessments and Elk
tensions and handed to the Clerk of the Board
in open meeting when called for i'll the order OF
business relating to sealed proposals.
No city official will be accepted as surety, nor will
q substitution of sureties be allowed
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids or to award in whole or In part II 1t considers
that the best interests of the city can be conserved
by SO doing.
TIE attention of bidders is especially called 10
Sc stion q. Chapter 1874 OF the Laws of 1881, under the
terms whereof no contract shall be binding upon
the city or bee ONE effective or operative until the
bondsmen offered by the contractor have been APP
proved az to sufficiency by this Beard and as to form
by the Corporation Counsel. the President OF this
Board having power to examine the proposed bonds
men under oath.
missioners. ar~
Clerk.
Dated Jersey City, october 8. 1885,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
SEVERAL SURPRISES.
Jersey City Field Clubs Capital Game
-~Prfncetonss Hard TussIe.

The Jersey City Field Clubs football
team played a creditable game on Satur-
day against the New Jersey Athletic
Clubs picked team. 1t vas the first
match OF the local club which was re-
Gently organized, and its players have
had very little practice. They were like
L~iiliputians compared with their stall
wart opponents; but there was plenty
of sand, skill and energy in he Jersey
City cam. Their execution in the first
half was a trife ragged, and it looked
like an easy victory and a big~score
for the home team, with a zero for the
visitors. The home team made three
touchdowns. The best effort was that
of Captain Ellsworth, who went through
the Jersey City team like a streak of
creased lightning and made a run OF
seventy yards. The other touchdowns
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record of circulation of books for
home reading for the week ending Octo-
Der 6, 1894, was as follows:-y
General works, 49, philosophy, "a; re-
ligion, AZ; sociology, 81; philology, A;
natural science, SO; useful arts, rs; fine
arts, Sc; literature, 1877; fiction. 1859; ju-
venile fiction, 1,2S6; history, 127; biography,
1922. travels, ITO. Total, $3.50.
OF this number there were delivered
through the delivery stations, 8, 1872
Number of borrowers registered during
the week, Is.
Total umbe of registered borrowers,
81 TAX
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
MUST SUPPORT THE WATER BILL,
Citizens Association Wants Pledges
From Candidates.

There was a special meeting Of the
Citizens Association Saturday night at
Paramount Hall at Paramount and Bergen
avenues. 1t was called for the purpose
of hearing the report of the Treasurer,
and to map out a plan of action for the
future. Mr.. Charles Ahrens, the Treas
urer, reported that ss1 had been sub
scribed and $61.6 expended, leaving a
balance of 68 cents due the. Treasurer.
The total cost of the mass meeting at
Bergen Square, including music, was sS3.
Secretary Meyers read asenmmunication
from Mayor Wanser, also one from the
Street and water Board, making ap-
pointments to meet a eommittee1 from
the association, ud hear what they have
to say on the water question: oThe mem4
bers have decided not to support any
candidate who WON pledge himself TO
support the water bill. The next meet
ing will be on October "a, when the ASSOC
citation will be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, to
take care of public q-uestionsl3that arise
from time to time. They will not tackle
anything else, however, until the water
question is settled, as it was to get pure
water that they organized.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
(saie No. s,1s4.

no BENJAMIN BURDETT. ELIZA J. BURDETT,
his wife. Henry Burdett. N. Abbott Burdett,
Sophia BSrdett' his wife Leetts Blrdett. Frank
Frederick A. Bprdett, Harry Burdett t~infant). Helen
~ Burdett infant. Walter f Williams, Burdett 8.
liams dnfantl, Frank Williams. Matilda Williams.
Frank Pawling. Levi Paving, Sophia Pawling. his
Burdett, decd, Louisa Williams and Henry Burdett,
executor OF Emma Burdett, decd.
by the. City Collector of Jersey CITY. on the lSth day
Of October. 1892, TIE Mayor and Aldermen OF Jersey
City purchased for the sum of three hundred and
seyenty-five dollars and thirty-one cents L the
land and real estate situate In Jersey City. in the
on Pen Horn Creek, which is laid down and desig-
mated as lots one hundred and two tltpD and part
lot one hundred and eight Q08), in block number one
thousand and two (1,0t2l, upon an assessment map
annexed too report number seyenty.two t72]. made
by the Commissioners OF Adjustment appointed in
and for said city by the Circuit Court Of the County
of Hudson, a certified copy OF which report and
Jersey City, on the 10th day OF July. 1881, said re.
port and map and said sale being male pursaanE to
5 5aeI pToy ns.Sea %a ae a s5t Or , sss e LefffiSlSatare OF New
san Act concerning the settlement and collection
of arrearages of unpaid taxes. assessments and
water rates or water rents in cities or this state,
lien in iieu and Instead OF such arrearages. and
to enforce the payment thereof. and TO provide
for the sale Of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear to
have an estate or interest in said land and real es-
redeemed. as provided in said acts, before the eX-
piration OF six months FROM and after the service
hereof, a deed for the same will be given con 9eylhg
to The Mayor aud Aldermen of Jersey City the fee
simple OF said land and real estate according to the
Dated Jersey CITY, N. j., September Ii, 1891.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN or JERsEY CITY.
P. +. WANsER,
sea-. Attest join E. scofr.
t~O2 City Clerk.
CSaie No q 161
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
Novel Shooting match.

The friendly rivalry existing between
Counsellor Alexander C. Young and Lou
is Coll. two we'll known Hobokenites,
regarding their respective merits as
marksmen, has resulted in the making
of a novel wager, and the friends of
both, parties are anxiously awaiting the
result.
Mr. Coll has been challenged by Mr..
Young to shoot a match, each contestant
to have ten shots. Both are members
of the Miller Rifle Club, and the con-
ditions of the match are as follows:-
Should Mr.. Young be defeated he shall
for one year, give legal advice and
sci free, any lawsuits the members of
the club may have; should he win, then
his antagonist shall furnish each mem
Der of the club with one half dozen
shirts. The members want the lawyer
to win.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
Dated Jersey city, october 5, 1894.
NOTICE TO FURNITURE DEALERS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board Of
OF Police Commissioners on the 18th day of October,
1894. for furnishing Iron Cot Beds. Pillows and Mat
tresses in the several station houses in Jersey City.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes,
endorsed Proposals for furnishing cot beds,
pillows and mattresses" and directed to Commits
sioner p. w. NJ. West, Chairman Committee on Sup.
piles for Station Houses, and handed to the Clerk
on or before four o'clock p. M. on the 18th day of
october. 1894.
Bidders will be required to have their samples of
the above mentioned articles at Police Head
Quarters on or before I e bids are presented.
Bidders win take 7 ,tice that payment for the
said articles win be m<de from the appropriation OF
the fiscal year OF 1894 and 1895.
No city dfficiai will be accepted as surety. nor
will q substitution Of sureties be allowed.
The Board of Police Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any OF all bids If deemed for the
interest ofthe city,
BY order Of the Board OF Police commissioners.
g. 7. ROBINSON,
y Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08

no JOHN EEL JAMES A. ALEXANDER n
L Enoch Richardson.
You are hereby notified thai at a public sale made
by the City Collector of Jersey City on the Goth day
City purchased for the sum of ninetyfour
dollars and ninety nine cents ALL the land and
real estate situate in jersey City, in the County OF
Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Broadway which Is laid down ana designated as
lot eight (S) in block number twenty-eight-
a report number seventy l0D, made by the Com
missioners of Adjustment appointed in and for
said city by the Circuit Cour OF the County OF Hud-
son, a certified copy of which report and map was
fled in the office of the City Collector of. Jersey
G t. on the lltn dsy OF Nav. 1891. said report and
map and said sale beng made pursuant to the pro
visions of an act OF the Legislature of New Jersey,
passed March 5Jth, lSS5, entitled:
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collection of
water rates or water rents in cities of this State,
and imposing and levying q tax. assessment and
lien in lieu and instead of such arrearages. and
to enforce the payment thereof. and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected to future tax
alton and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And You are further notified that you appear to
have an estate or interest in said land and real
estate, and unless the said land and real estate shall
be redeemed. as provided in said acts, before the
expiration of six months from and after the service
hereof. a deed for the same will be given conveying
to The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the fee
simple of said land and real estate according TO the
provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, n. j., September "a, 1894.
THE MAYOR N OF Jersey CITY.
Pr. WANSER.
SEAL. Attest: JOHN E. scoTT,
tI~3 City Clerk.
XXX Itg 8 {Sate No. $500
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
No11cn TO CONTRACTORS OR FURNISHES OF

4 NUIIIE TO OONIhAOIVNo OE T UIN4NIo11EKS VE
IN steam heat.
II Sealed proposals will be received by the Board OF
Police commissioners on the 18th day of October.
1874. at 4 o'clock P. NJ, for the putting in of steam
heat in the City Hospital building, in accordance
with the specifications on file In the office OF the
Board of Police Commissioners at Police Headquar-
tiers, corner of Cooper place and Gregory street,
Jersey City.
Proposals must be eneiosed.in sealed envelopes
CITY Hospital Buildings" and directed to Commits
sioner Fl. H. Abernethy, Chairman Committee on
Hospital and Dfspensary," and handed to the Clerk
on or before 4 O'Clock P. NJ. on the 18th day OF
october, 1894.
Bidders will take notice that payment fer the
work will be made from the appropriation of the
fiscal year 1891 and 1895.
No city official will be accepted as surety, nor will
a substitution of ~sureties be allowed.
The Board of Police Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any or all bids, If deemed for the best
interest," of the city.
BY order OF the Board Of Police commissioners.
G. ?. Robinson.
ClsRAh
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
TURNER'S EXHIBITION.

The members of the HudsonsCity Turn
vereins gave an exhibitiohso turning last
night atn Kessler's Hall, in which 400
peoplestook part. After the turning ex-
hibition, a one act farce. was presented,
after which, dancing was indulged in
until daylight. The affair was a sue
cess, there being over 2, 800 people pres
emf.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
OIL OAR BURNED.

Fire broke out last evening in box car
No. 4,223, filed with oil, on the Erie Rail-
road, zeal West End. The fire was
caused by a spark from a passing loco
motive. No other damage was done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
Boyd Bowlers.

The John Boyd Bowling Club had a
lively bout on Friday night at Col.
Browns Court House Cottage alleys.
ent by the small difference of ten pins.
The Riordan brothers We're in fine fettle,
and landed in the eighty block. The
score:-
1854; Munzing, 1874; Brown, ia; Ruffer, 125
Pine, 1853; Clark, 141. Total. LOIS.
Team No. 2-J. Boyd, 159; H. Hanley,
1876; H. Wolfe, 10S; F. Riordan, 1870; ].
Keilt, 1856; D. MaTon. $50; Egan, 40.
Total l.0OS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-08
Target Shots.

The scores made at thelast shoot of the
Greenville Rifle Club were:-
]. Boog,, 240; Purkess. 239; Agnean, 23G;
Scheeline, 2s6; Collins, 2S5; Carlin Berg,
234; Chovent, 2s5; Charlock, 2S2; Chase,
2S0; Rencker, 221; Hill, 220: Graef. 215.
The Lady Miller Rifle Club will shoot
for medals in Hoboken this evening.
Three class contests will be shot.