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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
NUDE BATHING NUISANCE
shameful Scenes ON Canal mud River
Police indifferent.

r0~ tOtACN OA
Police Indifferent.
Three weeks age THE JERSEY CITY News
called the attention of the Fourth precinct
police to the practice of men and boys bath
ing in the Morris Canal at Pacific avenue,
without proper garments, but the police
nave shut their eyes to the matter. Every
warm dayea gang of men and boys num-
herring from ten TO twenty congregate at
the canal at this point, and, after divesting
themselves of every particle OF clothing,
sport about in the water and play leap frog
on the tow path.
The nude bathers can be plainly seen from
any of the trolley cars which pass up Grand
street and Pacific avenue, and as a result
numerous complaints are being made by the
residents of the Lafayette section. III Cap
tain McKaig does not put a stop to the prao-
tice the indignant residents will appeal to
Chief Murphy.
At West Newark avenue n in West
Bergen the same nuisance is going on. A
| number of complaints have been received at
THE NEWS Office from persons who have
been insulted by the bathers at West New
ark avenue. These persons say that they
have asked the police to stop the practice
| and that their requests were either ignored
OF forgotten.
If the Captains of the precincts would fol-
low the example set by Captain Nugent or
Greenville, the bathing in the Canal would
soon be stopped. Captain Nugent gives his
men strict orders to arrest all persons found
bathing in the Canal, and after a few ar
rests have been made, the bathers invari-
ably seek other quarters.
Another locality is that of the Turnpike
road at West Newark avenue, where the
bridge crosses the Hackensack River to
Newark. During the day many fishing par
ties, chiefly composed of ladies and children.
visit the bridge, but are compelled to leave
on account OF the improper actions OF the
bathers. Despite the many complaints clti-
zens have made to the police the crowd still
continue to battle, inc no attempt is made to
stop them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
4 HERO, NOT A VILLAIN.
Revised Version of Byrne and Ellen
O,Brfen's Boating Adventure.

Ellen 0Brien, the pretty domestic who
came from Mrs. Cranes at No. 1858 Madison
avenue, New York. and had such a narrow
escape from drowning in the South Cove,
Wednesday night, was reported as doing
well al st. Francis Hospital, this morning.
Matthew Byrne, who took the girl out row.
ing, and who was arrested on suspicion of
having been instrumental in throwing her
into the water, was discharged last night by
Chief Murphy.
Byrne was taken before the girl at st.
Francis Hospital. AS soon as she recognized
him she threw her armss about him, kissed
him and declared that he had nothing to do
with the accident which befeIl her. Byrne's
statement to the Chief is that when they
started for home, the girl was suddenly taken
ill. She fell over on her side on the stern
sheet. In attempting to prevent her from
falling overheard, he overturned the boat.
He swan with her on his back to a pile near
by, seized hold of it and screamed for help.
He was rescued by a watchman named
Matthew johnson. The Chief believes that
there was no attempt OF Byrne's part to do
the girl any injury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

The new library of Congress at Washing
ton has two porches which are to be dec
GRATED with figures of famous writers Of the
past; each figure to stand between columns
that support the porches. On one side there
are four, on another side there are five
openings to be decorated with licensees;
these nine statues are as follows:-Demos-
themes, Dante, Franklin, Goethe, Macauley,
Scott. irving, Emerson and Hawthorne, a
band in which the only doubtful names are
those of Macauley and Franklin, since
neither was a writer of the first rank. These
nine statues have been given TO three sculp-
tors. Mr. Herbert Adams will model
Demosthenes, Dante and Scott; Mr.. Jona-
than Hartley will furnish Irving, Ernerson
and Hawthorne, and Mr.. f.. Wellington
Ruckstuhl is to prepare hkenesses Of Goethe,
Macanley and Franklin. 1t is of good
augury when Government officers begin to
ask the aid of our sculptors to decorate
public buildings at Washington.-N.. Y.
Times
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
JAPAN AND FOREIGNERS.

Japan laments the decrease of foreign
visitors, who formerly spent SO much money
in the country y. Since the agitation about
the treaties has aroused a regular a~nti-for-
country lest they should DO molested- in
travelling. Their absence makes a consider
able difference IN the profits Of curio-sellers
and dealers in embroideries and ali kinds of
art bjects.-Philadelphia Press.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
DRAGGED FROM a OLoIsTER.
A Novice I'm a New Hampshire Com
vent Abducted by Her Brother.

A Novice I'm a New Hampshire C0n-
vent Abducted by Her Brother.
MANCHESTER. N. H., July 9, lS94.--Miss
Mary Fay, twenty-three years old, a novice
in St. Mary's Convent. was torcibly abducted
yesterday by her brother, Mr.. Peter A. Fay,
a well known lawyer Of Lowell, Mass. Mr..
Fay went to tho convent yesterday and
asked to SEQ her sister, saying that her
mother was very ill and that she must go
with him at once. He said that their mother
was then in the office of the ran State
! Provident Association on Elm street, the
main thoroughfare of the city.
The sisters procured a carriage, and in
company with q nun, Miss Fay. started for
the Kennard building, whore the Granite
Stato Provident is located. When they
reached the sidewalk in front of the build
ing Mr.. Fay grasped his sister around the
waist and pulled her from the hack, shout
ing, Your mother is dead or is dying, but
she is not here; she is at home in Lowell,
where you are going"
The young woman tried to shake OIL her
captor, but hs clutched her firmly by the
arm and started down the street toward the
depot. A crowd was attracted by his
actions and seemed disposed to interfere.
Fay shouted:-.'This is my sister and | am
taking her home. | will kill the first man
who lays hands on me or herr. At this the
crowd fell back.
Word was hurriedly dispatched to police
headquarters, and when Fay and his sister
arrived at the passenger station there was a
posse of officers and a crowd of thousands
awaiting them
The officers demanded that Fay give the
girl up. ASK her whether she goes with
me willingly or notsn he shouted. The
police accordingly addressed the young
woman ana she replied promptly, Yes,
sooner than have any more trouble | will go
with him."
phatically, s'and I will now thank you, E" adj
dressing the police, ''clear away this mob and
let up pass
A curious crowd surrounded the pair, un-
til their departure in the train.
1t is not believed hat Miss Fay will stay
in Lowell, as she evidently with her brother
to prevent a scene. The affair has caused a
tremendous sensation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
JUST AN EMPTY SHELL.

NEwWoRK, July 6, 1s94.-The Bureau of
Combustibles ave out a report, today,
touchingthe character of the bomb that was
found yesterday in the tenement, No. 1919
Seventh avenue. The report stated that the
bomb was an iron projectile with a brass
can on one end and that it contained moth
ing of an explosive OF harmful character. 1t
was sent. TO-DAY, to a machinist to bs opened.
The authorities at the Bureau of Combusti-
bles say that it was probably used by a
family in the tenement as a paperweight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
KELLY's PRIZE EXCISE ARRESTS

The cases against Hugh Hennessey of No.
206 Coles street and John Hauglin of No. 253
Jersey e accused of selling liquor to
minors and violating the Sunday liquor law,
were postponed again this morning. In
Rauglin's case, Captain Kelly has Edith Col
ton. twelve years old, of No. 254 Thirteenth
street, as a witness. 1t is alleged that she
was seen to leave the saloon with a pail Of
beer. In Hennesssy's case, the witness is a
boy named MacAuliffe. He cannot be
found. Evidence will be taken next Mon
1aV
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
CITY NEWS NOTES.

owing to the storm, Mayor Wanser remained in
Asbury PARK today.
The S. C. z. of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church will hold q lawn party this evening at Miss
Neiie Klein's residence on Summit avenue near Van
Reipen.
Club last night at Headquarters on Central avenue
ten new members were initiated and a-social session
was held.
Che members of Teutonia Circle No. T42, X. and /.
OF i. rafiied eff last night at Paljsade Hall, the
articles left over from the fair held June "a.
Refreshments wefe served and dancing enjoyed.
Robert Carroll. David Thomas, John hawes and
John Stray. who demolished Anton Gjllett's barn
Sc Provost and Fifteenth streets on "Wednesday
with cTowbars, ware held tor a hearine gu Aorday
Y Justice Potts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
pated Iersey cIty. Jane e. 1sg
CORPORATION NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that On the twentysixth
day Of June. 1884. the Commissioners Of Assessment
Med in the Office OF the Clerk OF the BOARD of Street
and Water commissioners. their final assessments
map and report for the Improvement of
SEVENTEGNfH r.
from the westerly side OF Henderson street to thu
eaSterly side OF Jersey avenue. b. grading. curetng,
tagging. bridging and paving TIE cutters With Belgt
an BLOCKS. and the same is now open to public in-
spection in the ofiiee of the Clerk OF said Board.
And notice is also given thst the following streets
or avenues or particular sections thereof arc ia
Guided in said assessments
SEVENTEENTH STREET,
from Henderson street to Jersey avenue.
HENDERSON STREET,
ION the west side from Seventeenth street, about
IS feet east and Is feet west.
GROVE STREET,
from Seventeenth street, about lN feet eastand 100
feet west.
ERIE TREET
from Seventeenth street. about 10 feet east and 100
feet west
JERSEY AVENUE,
ION the east side) from seventeenth street. about %
feet east and % feet We T.
And that the 3oth day OF July, 1885,, at nine O'clock
and Water Commissioners are hereby fixed as the
time and place when and whore the Board OF Street
and Water Commissions RS will meet to hear, con-
slider and adjudicate upon 1l objections to said
assessment and report.
All objections thereto must be presented in writ
Inc.
GEORGE T. BoUTSoS
Dated Jersey city. June %. 1894.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
CURTIS THE AGGRESSION.
Justice Potts Releases a Truen,
Who Goes After Vengeance.


Who Goes After Vengeance.
Aaron Edward Van Truen, who fought
with John Curtis, ex-Presidenr of the
Paterson Board of Aldermen, last Mon
day, in front OF the First National Bank,
was arraigned before Justice Potts, this
morning. Counsel showed that Curtis was
the aggressor and the Court dismissed the
charge OF assault preferred by Curtis
Van Truen and Curtis were both ar
raigned before Justice Potts, last Tuesday,
for disor!erlv conduct on the streets. They
were discharged. Van Truen had Curtis
rearrested for assault and Curtis made a
counter charge.
AS soon as Justice Potts released Van
Truen, this morning, the latter went before
Justice Geiger and gave testimony in his
charge against Curtis The latter was held
in $500 bail. Robert Murphy furnished a
bond and Curtis went to New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
POLICY RUNNER ARRESTED.

Cornelius Manning of No. 26 Greenwich
street, New York, was arrested by Detec-
tives Dalton and Doyle this afternoon on
Exchange place. He is a runner for a New
York policy shop. He collects plays in this
city and carries them to New York. When
arrested he had four policy books, several
gigs and $40 in his possession. The police
have been after him for a week. He will be
arraigned before Justice Potts tomorrow
1uorninC
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
NEW JERSEY ~GLEANINGS

ELS. Smith of Lnwood has a pet kitten which
sleeps In a bird house on a high pole.
a man In Pennsville has a hens egg nearly three
times the ordinary size OF an egg. It is shaped like
a gourd.
Senator Thompson OF SomervilIe caught an os-
wego bass that weighed nine and one-Quarter
pounds while fishing in Lake Hopatcong recen ly.
had q hen that set on the nest every day, but he
received ne eggs. and finally killed and dressed the
hen and found within her twenty eggs of full size
with soft shells and q number Of smaller cues. The
eggs were found to be bad when broken
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
JAPANESE STATISTICS.

According to the recent statistics there are
now in Japan 643 Christian missionaries, SIT
churches (of which rs are self-supporting)
and 81, 400 church members, of whom $685.
were added during the last year. There are
also 1888 pupils in Christian schools, and
286 native ministers, 267 theological students
and 665 unordained preachers and helpers.
The sum contributed by the native japanese
Christians is given at 62,4o0 yen, or $4,000.
-phiLadetphio Press.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
HoNoRs FOR AN AMERICAN.

Professor Rufus F. Richardson, director
of the School of Archaeology at Athens,
Greece, was recently made a member Of the
German Archaeological Institute, an honor
which has only been given thus far to two
or three Americans who have made special
Investigations in classical archssology--Ec-
chGnge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
HANGED FOR ASSAULT.

MARLBOROUGH. Nd. July 6, 1S94.-James
Allen. colored, who committed a felonious
assault on little Cora Simpson, a twelve year
old school girl, last February, was hanged in
the yard of the jail here this morning. The
drop fell at eight minutes to six n the
mans neck was broken. He was pronounced
dead in fifteen mute
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
HINT FOR A soUDnBR CRUSADE

Mrs. O'Gorman of No. 553 Grov street
was fined 50 this morning by Justice Potts,
for dumping garbage in the gutter. When
fined she turned to the Court and
said:-sIf l allowed policemen to sit in my
kitchen, l wouldn't be arrested"
No one disputed her assertion. She paid
the fine and departed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
THE QUEENS STUD.

At the sale of the Queens breeding stud q
few days ago ssventy-eight head were sold
for s1l5, $780, Baron Hirsch paid s23, 1000 for
Wedlock, a 10-year-old and dam of Bestman,
last years best handicap horse. From time
imn.emorial there has been a close connec-
ton between the British crown and the turf,
but now the old order seems changing.-Er-
chunne
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
OVERCOME TN NEW YORK.

New YORK, July 8, 1~se4--John Walters,
sixty years old, Of No. 1877 Lexington avenue.
Jersey City Heights, was overcome by the
heat today at No.. l75 Chambers street and
was removed to Chambers street Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
NOTICE TO

NOAA0@
Sealed proposals VIII be received at the office of
Monday. July 8: 1894, at nine o'clock A. n, for the
L BERGEN ROAD.
between the Boulevard and Gates avenue. and
and JACKSON PLACE.
between Ocean avenue and Old Bergen Road, with
six inch macadam, in accordance with specifications
on file in the ofhce Of the Chief Engineer. corner Of
Jersey avenue and Mercer street. where blank forms
of bid and agreement of sureties must be obtained.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About $3.50 cubic yards OF earth excavation.
About Is. TO square yards OF McAdaal pavement.
About 1,s51 square yards of stone paving second
hand Belgian blocksl.
About a011 lneal feet of new curb stone.
About 1000 square feet Of new bridge stonas
About 1,W1 square feet of new tagging.
About H0 square yards CT repavinG.
About 100 lineal feet Of reset curp stone.
About $50 square feet of relaid bridge stone.
About Il basin heads to be reset.
About . manhole heads to be reset,
Time allowed for the completion of the work one
hundred working days.
The making OF the above Improvement and award
OF the contract therefor will be subject 10 the re-
moustrance of the owners of the property liable to
more than one-half the assessment therefor.
Proposals must lie enclosed in sealed envelopes
endorsed Proposals for Improvement Of Old HgA
gen Road. etc, etc" directed to John E. Macarthur,
Esq. Chairman of on Streets and Sew
erS, and handed 10 the Clerk OF the Soard IN open
meeting, when called for In the order OF business
relating to sealed proposals.
No city official will be accepted at surety, nor VIII
a substitution Of sureties be allowed.
The attention of bidders Is especially called to
Section Z, CHAPTER 134, Laws of 1891. under the terms
or become effective or operative until the boudsmen
offered by the contractor have been approved as 10
suficiency by this board. snd as 70 form by the
Corporation Counsel, tie President of this Board
having power to examine the proposed bondsmsn
By order Of the Board of Street and Water COM
GEO. 7. BoUToN,
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
DIR sHIP-BUILDING INDUSTRY.

WASHINGTON, July &, 1S94.-Sailing and
steam vessels built in the United States to
which Official numbers were awarded by the
Bureau of Navigation during the quarter
ending June 80, 1874
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-07-06
pated Jersey cIty. June q. Isl
NoTIcE no ~coNTRAcroRs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office Of
the Board of Street and Water commissioners on
mp BOWERS STREET,
from Central avenue to Summit avenue. in accord
ance with Specifications on file In tue Office OF the
Ger street. where blank forms of bids and agree
ment OF sureties must be obtained
ESTIMATE OF QUASTTrGEs-
About 1000 cubic yards OF earth excavation.
About 2l cubic yards of rock excavation.
About 400 square yards OF asphalt paving.
About 1850 lineal feet OF new curb stone.
About 90 square yards OF reIaying.
About $50 liueal feet of reset curb stone
About 2D square feet of relaid bridge stone.
Time allowed for the completion OF the work.
sixty (6) working days.
The making OF the above Improvements and
award of the contract therefor, will be subject to
the remonstranee OF the owners of the properly
liable TO more than onehalf the assessment there
for.
Proposals must be lnclosed In sealed envelopes.
endorsed Proposals for Improvement of bowers
Street." directed to John Z. Macarthur, Esg;
Chairman of Committee on streets and sewers
and handed to the CLERK OF the Board in open meet
ing, when called for in the order of business relae
ing to sealed proposals.
No city official viii be accepted as surety, nor VIII
a substitution of sureties oe allowed.
The attention OF bidders Is especially called 60
Section /, Chapter 1S4. Laws of 1891, under the terms
whereof no contract shall be blndin upon the ely
or become eli ectite or operative until the bonds
men offered by the contractor have been approved
as 70 suniciency by this Board, and as to form by
the@Gorporation Counsel. the President OF this
Board having power to examine the proposed oonuS-
men under oath,
GEORGE T. BoUToN,
GNlET III
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A SInrnIar Cnmhaf.

Lower California is country but lit
tie known, and wild animals are plen-
tiful enough to satisfy the most ardent
sportsman. An American surveyor
was recently the witness of u singular
combat while on a prospecting trip
no less than a struggle between a
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The great yellow puma, agile and
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lessly. There was every indication Of
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