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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

Maaser MMifer Wiiihe VIII N Mcintirs 9aiiTs reeited pr
Morning neSt GRATITUDE. Master Clarence
Davidson recited HGifts of Field and
Forest Miss Clara Laws recited Whit.
tiers Harvest Hymn" and the school
sang Thanksgiving hymn.
Mr.. Stimets announced that the rest of
tf1e programme was in charge of the
Senior Class. The curtain, when raised,
disclosed wood scene with John Alden
and Priscilla dressed in Puritan costume
walking together. Miss Grace Harrison
read palt of the "Courtship of Miles
Standish," in which Priscilla thanks John
for his care of her Eugene Newkirk
was John and Miss Blanche Shafer
Priscilla. The second scene was Civ
ing and represented a mother, Miss
May Foreman. giving a bride, Miss
Lockwood. to the groom, MIR. Reginald
Van Horne. After the tableau Miss
Lillian Morse sang "St. Swithen's Bells
from Robin Hood. In the third scene
Mr.. James Mount, dressed as Turk,
lay on a divan, while Miss Harrison
rendered part Of Marco Bozzaris." The
scene where Bluebeard gives Fatima the
keys was next portrayed. Mr Val
Perlnutter,, Fatima. During the last
stage, where were placed two tables
covered with turkeys and Thanksgiving
ffxings These dinners were presented
to the janitor, Mr.. Davidson, and his
assistant, Mr.. Carter. A Thanksgiving
collection was taken up among the
scholars, which will be given to the
iPpOnla's PalacA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
PUBLIC NOTICE.

''The Jersey City News" desires to
notify the public that w. w. Baxter,
recently a reporter on its staff. is no
longer connected with the paper in
any capacity.
''The News also desires to have it
understood that Clarence W. tGesner has
not, for some time, been a regular mem
ber of it's reportorial staff, although
some articles have been accepted from
him and published. From this time for
ward, nothing from his pen will be al
lowed to appear in the columns of this
paper.
This announcement grows out of the
attempt which was recently made to
extort gratuity from Mr.. George F. Wool
Power Works. A careful investigation
of the circumstances of this scandalous
attempt has been made by the Editor
of 1.-THE News personally, during the
last two days. The three reporters con-
cerned were those named above and
an employe Of a Hoboken paper.
ken paper.
The man, Gesner, appears to have been
the moving spirit in the attempt. He
was the spokesman and leader in the
moral ''hosl-up which was directed
against Mr.. Woolstcn and Freeholder
Hanna, of Kearny. The other two We're
less aggressive but all the evidence
save and except their own denials and
explanations which do not explain
indicates that they were seriously COM
promised in the offence, SO much so as
to entirely deserve the public exposure
of their identity.
"Thie News directs the attention Of
Judge Hudspetn and Prosecutor Win
field to this matter. It is under the i'm
preston that the attempted extortior
comes within the pale of the criminal
law. If this idea is correct, it is urged
that the facts be laid before the Grand
Jury and indictments found
ssThe News will do anything in its
power to help in making the punishment
of this contemplate act exemplary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

DIED.

HoGAN4n eah Tfe %ffnfsa df sstaon Mon ehe as JAN hn
Hogan. of ]. G, F. p. aged fifty
Relatives and friends also members OF
Jersey City Fire Department, also Wood
Houten IIe N Post, No. 3, 6. 4. r., also mem
bers of Phoenix Hose Co. No. 2, Old
Volunteer Fire Department. are -, invited
day evening, Nov. q, at eight O'Clock
from her late residence. 80 Clinton ave-
nue..
John Russell eldest son Of Joseph
and Mary Russell, in his S9th year.
Funeral services at the residence OF
his parents no. 12o Gsarden e street. on
Interment Thursday morning, Nov. Is.
BATES-On Tuesday, Nov rs, 1895. at
South Elizabeth, Phineas S., relict OF
the late Eliza A. Bates, aged 81 years.
invited to attend the funeral services on
Thursday, Nov. Is, at p. NJ, at his
late residence. No. s79 South street.
Interment in Jersey City.
KENNY-On Monday Nov. %, 1895, VIM.
H, beloved son of John and Margaret
Kenny, aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
Thursday, Nov. 2S, at P. NJ
SMITH-At her late residence, No. 81
Morris street, Nellie, beloved daughter
of the late Matthew and Sarah Smith
and sister of Margaret. Smith, aged IL
years, IL months and g days.
Funeral on Friday, Nov. 20. at 8 A. NJ,
from st. Peters Church.
WISEMANN-On Wednesday. Nov. q,
1895, Annie, beloved wife of Frank
Wisemann, aged "a years.
Relatives and friends. are respectfully
Invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 80 Dwight street,
on Friday Nov 20, at 5 A. NJ; thence
to st. PauPs r. c. Church, where a
solemn high mass will be offered for thu
happy repose of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

violent Legion has an entertainment tonight
in Hasbrouck Hall.
Fourth annual ball of the Benefit Associa-
tion of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S employees,
at Woods Hall tonight.
Associated Councils, A. L. of II. of Hud
son County meet tonight in the Fischer
Building.
The Oriental Pleasure Club holds mas
querade ball tonight in Bergen Hall.
Sylvia A. c. gives a dance tonight at
Franck's Hall.
H. T. Chamberlain lectures tonight in the
rooms of Monticello Lodge l. 0. Q. F.
The Excelsior Rsplblcan Club holds a
love feast tonight in its rooms.
The Minkakwa Club bowls tonight on
Edingers alleys.
Humorist Fitzgerald and piper Cronin to-
night at st. Lucy's fair.
Harvest Home at st. Matthew's Church
this evening.
The Veteran Corps of the Fourth Regi-
ment shoots tomorrow on the Marion range.
Union Thanksgiving Day services tomor-
row IN Westminster Presbyterian Church.
There will be an entertainment tomorrow
night relating to tine Civil War in the Tab
ernacle
Y NJ c. A. will have an entertainment
tOHlUTTOW eNeniuB
Lafayette Circle Companions of the For
est will hold a reception tomorrow night.
Rising Sun Lodge, United Order of
Friendship will have a public installation
and entertainment tomorrow night at
Orient Hall.
The Rooster Guard holds tomorrow night
its twenty fifth anniversary.
GreenviIle Circle c. O. f. of A., gives a
dance tonight in Belvedere Hall.
The new Capital Club celebrates its open
ing with smoker tonight.
The Printers and Bookbinders' annual
ball takes place tonight in Metropolitan
Hall
The Geehawken Club gives an invitation
reception tonight in Teutonia Hall.
The first of the four subscription dances
takes place tonight in Foye Hall.
The reception Of st. Bridget's Choral
Circle takes place tonight in the School
Hall
The Advisory Council of the Junior Order
of American Mechanics in Hudson County
meets tonight in Pythian Hall.
The Bow-Wo Club holds its ball tonight
in Walhalla Hall.
Young Mems Society OF ST. Augustine's
Church play May Blossom tonight.
The Family Pleasure Club has the second
of its entertainments tonight in the New
York Bay House.
The inquest for evidence concerning the
death of Charles r. Herrick will be held to-
night by Coroner Volk.
The Newark Bay Boat Club holds dance
tonight i'll the club house.
The Waverley Pleasure Club gives ball
tonight in the Avenue House.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
70 HEAT THE M0NSTR0SITY

The City Hall Commissioners held a
short session this morning. 1t is neces-
sary for the preservation of the building
to have it heated. W. w. FAINTER who
is doing the plumbing, agrees to heat it
for $25 day. If he is not authorized to
do the heating, he will not allow the
Commissioners to use the boilers unless
they accept them.
Corporation Counsel Blair was asked
for his opinion as to whether it is the
duty of the contractors or the city to
heat the building until it is finally ac-
cepted.
Architect Brooome sent a letter to the
board saying Contractor Kiernan is
going ahead placing hardware in the
building contrary to his orders. The
specifications made it necessary for
Kiernan to use hardware selected by the
architect.
Broome it is said, was asked to make
the selection, but kept telling Kiernan
there was plenty. of time for the selec-
ton of the hardware. Kiernan became
tired of waiting and went ahead.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
LAWYER FRANKLIN IN TROUBLE
He Is Accused of Extortfng Money
From a Pole.

Counsellor Henry Franklin, young
lawyer of this city, is in peck of
trouble. He is accused of extorting
money from Pole upon the promise to
settle a criminal charge against the
Pole. About week ago Lovens Rhine
mann of No. 1856 Steuben street was ar
rested charged with having stabbed two
of his fellow countrymen. When he was
arraigned in Court he was defended by
Lawyer Franklin. and the case, for some
reason or other. was postponed from day
to day.
Yesterday afternoon Justice Potts
heard rumors of the bribery story
and had everyone connected with
the case summoned before him.
Franklin did not appear, but the others
did accompanied by Senator William D.
DAILY.
Rheinmann said he thought the case was
settled because Franklin had told him
that it could be settled for S145; S45 to be
divided between the compliments; $50
to Justice Potts and $50 to him for his
work. Justice Potts was very indignant.
and said he would take steps to have
Franklin arraigned for contempt of court
and he thought it was his duty to lay
the mater before the Supreme Court.
his morning franklin rushed into the
Justices Court and asked for an oppor-
tunity to defend himself. He will be
heard Friday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

One of the features of the bicycle dem,
onstration. commemorating the opening
of the Hudson County Boulevard to-
morrow, will be the ten-mile handicap
road race which will be held on the Bay
cnne section in the afternoon. In races
of this kind the prize most valued by
the competitors, and which every man
strives to win. is the trophy for the
best time over the course. THE Jer-
sey City News having suggested the
plan which the Clio Wheelmen have so
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
SULTAN BACKS DOWN.
Ru cah1e to tlle United Press.

LONDON, Nov. s27 1ss5.-The cores
pondent of the United Press, in Con-
stantinople, telegraphs under the date OF
November 26, that as a result of the
advice of the Sultan's Ministers. Tewfik
Pasha, the Turkish Foreign Minister. in
formed Sir Philip Currie, British Ambas,,
sador, yesterday that the Sultan had
decided to grant the permit applied Tor
by the powers to double the number of
foreign guard ships in the Bosphorus.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
P.FI.HANLFY
POPE SLOWLY SINKING.
au Cablc % the Untted Press.

LONDON, Nov. 81, 1s95.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Pail Mall Gazette is in-
formed by prelate who is in intimate re-
Iations with the Pope that the recent ill
ness of His Holiness was due to lack Of
vitality, which condition is increasing.
There is no cause for immediate alarm. he
says, but it is difficult to keep the Pope in
good health, owing to his habit of getting
out of bed nights whenever some Latin
couplet comes to his mind which he wishes
to record In addition to this the long
audiences which he gives daily faJigues him
greatly.
The Pope recovered his normal health yes
terday and issued invitations to the Car
dinals to attend a consistory on Friday,
November 30.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

well advanced. desired to aid the project
as much as possible and presented two
trophies, one for first time prize in the
race and another for the club with the
largest number of riders in the parade.
A picture of the time prize is presented
today so that the readers of "The Jersey
City News may judge of it's beauty and
worth.
The prize is clock of the latest de-
sign, and is the work of a well known
concern, the New Haven Clock Com
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
SCHOOL FINANCES.

Directors Hoos and Obergfell of the Board
of Education and Superintendent Snyder
waited on the Board of Finance this morn
ing and asked fer an appropriation
of So, 600 with which to pay salaries of teach
ers appointed to schools Nos. 10 and 20. They
also asked that $1,000 be transferred from
the fuel account and $4,000 from the census
account to the credit of repairs account. No
action was taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
THANKSGIVING AT HAsBRoUoK's
scholars Give the Janitors Thanks
irving TurGeys-Pretty Exercises.


The Thanksgiving exercises of Has
brouck Institute were held in the hall
this morning. The first part of the pro-
gramme consisted of essays and recita-
lions by the pupils under, the direction
of Miss Myers. The programme was
Recitation, Little Bell" Miss Alice
Furst; French recitation, Conseils a
nm enfaut." Miss Ethel Phillips; recita-
tion. when the Woods Turn Brown"
Miss Jessie Craig; primary exercises,
song. .Good Morning" by the class;
s.Who Did It," Master Edward Jarvis;
recitation, Jack Frost Master Richard
Gluck; recitation. The criekets," Master
edward Emmons; song, Hide Behind
the Door Miss Janet McIntire and Mas
ter Clarence Wells; recitation, The
tjoYs. .'Wly I Didn't Laugh, Miss Mary
McIntire, and recitation, His First
TIhanksgiving, !" Miss Fanny Franklin. A
German recitatio der Blinde KONG,
bv Miss Clara Alpers, preceded song,
1To Grandfather's House We Co, by
the Kind dergarten. Miss Dorothy Yale re-
cited Little Dot and Master Melville
Smith. ssThe Reason Why an attempts
ed explanatf tfon of why the Pilgrim Faith
ers made THANKSGIVING.
His idea was that the mothers were
too busy making pies Miss Katherine
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

The four Methodist churches of lower
Jersey City Centenary, st. Pau1's, Hedding
and Trinity-will hold their union Thanks
giving service in Trinity NJ E. Church,
York street, tomorrow morning at half
past ten. Rev E. C. Dsutcher, of the Cen
tenary NJ E. Church, will preach the SER
mon Usually large congregation attends
this service and it is expected that the con-
gregations Of the four churches will bring
large crowd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
GIVE THANKS IL is NO
HIGHER.

The Finance Commissioners met this
morning, and at ten o'clock and eight
minutes confirmed the tax levy. The
clerks of the tax department finished the
books by working until late hour last
night. A half hour after the confirma-
ton of the books Mayor Wanser ap-
proved their action.
Tax bills will be ready on Friday. The
rate is the same as 1t was last year,
$3.50 on the thousand.
The assessments have been equalized
this year and it is believed very little
kicking will be done by property own
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
FOR BRAVERY AT SEA.
RI Cobfe to the U3,ited Press.

LONDON. Nov. 81, 1s95.-President
Cleveland has presented binocular glass to
Captain Edward Gillings, commander of the
British steamer Banmore, in recognition of
his action in saving the captain and crew of
the American schooner Ellwood Harlow
last February, and has also presented gold
medals to the officers of the British steamer
Mohawk for saving, in March last, the cap
tain and crew of the American vessel Alton
S. Marshall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
CUBA AND SPAIN.
Bu Cable to the United Press.

BU CuOIe 70 tHE UHlttE fTeSS.
MADRID Nov. 27. 1S95.-A despatch
from Havana to the Correspondence
says the insurgents have captured the
fort at Guinez Miranda, which was de-
Tended by forty Spanish soldiers.
1t is reported that ex-Premier Sagasta
has informed his Liberal colleagues that
Premier Canovas del Castillo will soon
be compelled to approach the Queen
Regent upon the subject of the position
of his ministry in connection with vital
questions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
NO HOPE FOR DUMAS.
Bu Cable 70 the united Pres.

BIZ Cable to the United Press.
PARIS, Nov. 81. 1S95.-The condition of
II. Alexandra Dumas this morning is utterly
hopeless. He is unconscious and rapidly de-
clining and his physicians at Marly-le-Rel,
where he is lying, fear that and is merely a
question of hours.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
J.BEz BALFoLR CONVICTED.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

BIZ Cable to the United Press.
LONDON, Nov. 81, 1S95.-The trial of
Jabez Spencer Balfour upon charges OF
fraud in connection with the House and
Land Ivestment Trust ended today in a
verdict of guilty. Balfour and his assocl-
ates will be sentenced tomorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
MATTERS OF FACT.

Stores. factories and institutions can now
get their supplies as good as any N. \.
house can serve them. Complete stock. low
prices, at D. Il. c'leary Co.'S wholesale gro
scery stores. Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
TO PROSECUTE PROssER.

The Aldermen have found that man
named Prosser is operating a concert hall
on Central avenue without an exhibition
license. City Marshal Graham was di--
rected to investigate the case and, If
necessary, cause the offenders arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 1S95.-For the SO
hours ending at s P M. Thursday.
For New York and vicinity
Fair; colder tomorrow and Thursday !;
westerly to southwesterly winds.
K4arrneat,n rhern,omeIer Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
DOWN ON SECRET SOCIETIES.
By Cable to the On

Bu Cable to the United Press.
ROME, Nov 81, 1s95.-The congregation
of Cardinals has issued new decree,
couched in strong terms, against secret
societies in the United States.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
JAMES DIVORCE CASE.

The divorce dase of Mrs Marcella James
against her husband, John James, engineer
at Belleville, was heard today before Vice
Chancellor Emers. The bill alleges cruelty
and non-support.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
NO BuRGLARs AT RnfHATs

The burglar alarm in C. G. Rochat's S
jeWelry store on Montgomery street
went off at midnight. An immediate in
vestigation was made but no trace of
burglars could be found.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
THE Blu GAS CONTRACT.

Robert w. Elliott, manager of the
United Gas Improvement Company, and
Counsellor Flavel MCGEE had a long, con-
ference this morningupon the subject of
street lighting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
RooHBFoRT HAS INFL UENzA.
By Cable to the United Press.

PARIS, Nov. 81, 1s95-Henril Rochefort
is confined in his bed with an attack of in
fiUeuZa,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

pany. The urn to the right, in which
the clock proper is set,-is of beautiful
design and would alone be an ornament
to any parlor. The figure to the left
is that of a Roman warrior, who, at the
close of battle, is seated in an attitude
of rest. The urn and figure are of Amer
ican gilt bronze and rest upon slab of
prettily marked green marble. The clock
will run eight days with one winding
and strikes the hours and half hours upon
a cathedral gong
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27

IF Your Baby IS Cutt1ng Teeth
Be sure and use the old and well tried
remedy, Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup,
child. softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie. and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-27
TIE HoUsBsMITHs' STRIKE.

NEW YORK, Nov q, 1S95-The mem
bers of the Housesmiths and Bridge
mems Union, who are on strike, have
not yet resorted to their threatened
general sympathetic strike to bring the
iron firms of J. B. & J. M. Cornell and
Milliken Bros. to terms. These firms
are carrying out their intention of put
ting non-union men to work in place
of the strikers. This morning they sue
ceeded in getting many additional men
at work on their rush jobs. At the big
Siegel-Cooper structure at Eighteenth
street and Sixth avenue, Milliken Bros.
had about twenty-five iron workers busy
on the iron framework. The representa-
tive of Nlllliken Bros. said that they
were hiring new men as rapidly as they
appeared.
Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving Day, and
NJ. Sampler, Sons 81 Co have determined to
celebrate that event in no half hearted way.
They have decided to close their establish
ment the whole day and give their numer-
Gus employees at least chat much to be
thankful for. Button Friday morning they
will give Jersey City mothers something
else to be thankful for. On that day knee
pants will be sold at just one-half their pres
ent prices, and the Cooper's Hall establish
ment has not been closed up to mark the
prices up, either. This is a genuine offer,
and these bargains can be had for this day
only, bear that ii mind, = -Advt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

was not held to be my fault, and when
you remember how many years ] have
taken the fast trains In and out Of the
city, with all the grade crossings. my
record is one for which ! fell / need not
make apologies.
1.-THE one fatal accident that ] had was
in 1888, during the time of the Chicago.
Burlington and QUINCY strike. When /
approached the crossing at Thirty-flrst
/ saw a man standing on the track, look
ing down, with his head on one side as II
examining something, l set the whistle
going but did not slacken speed, as | pre-
sumed, Of course, he would step aside as
the train approached. But he never
budged from his tracks, the pilot struck
him on the head, knocking him twenty
feet and killing him instantly. 1t was my
belief at the time, and viii always be the
same, that he deliberately committed sui
eide. His relatives, Of course, sued the
company. but the facts were all the wrong
way and they failed TO secure anything.
Il Will never forget a funny accident
that occurred one night when / had No
3 and eleven coaches behind me during the
worlds fair. Alderman Gahan and a
warehouseman, whose name l have for
gotten. were driving a buggy and at
tempted to make a crossing in front If
the train. / heard the fireman yell,
Whoa" and put on the air brakes Just in
time to mako a perceptible stop. Other
wise VIC would have hit them square and
they would have been killed sure As It
was we caught the hind wheels, and the
way that buggy, horse and men were
mixed up would have passed for a fair
sample of a Chinese puzzle. Luckily both
men escaped with a few scratches on their
shins.
Il struck big cooper wagon one time
out at Forty-fifth street crossing" con-
tinued the engineer, with a little chuclle.
as he recalled the circumstance There
were a pair Of mules htched to the wagon.
which was piled high in the air with new
empty barrels. With usual perverseness
the mules baked right on the track and
stayed there, despite the whip and muscle
of the driver. who finally jumped and left
them to their fate. The brakes worked
we'll but the train could not be entirely
checked. and the mules got the worst Of
the matter. while the barrels went rolling
in every direction.
II remember one night striking an old
woman who was picking up coal. She ev-
identity thought she was far enough out
from the track, but the pilot struck her on
the hip, and / thought she was gone sure
As leaned out Of the cab window, how
ever, and looked back she was upon her
feet again. shaking her fist at me. If did
not put on the air brakes and slacken
speed very often when people and teams
were crossing the track / would hit any
number Of them"
When asked about the wrecks he had
been In Mr.. Covngton said that he had
been IN q good many rear-end collisions
and such when he was firing, and many
times had TO jump.
Perhaps the worst accident that I ex-
perienced was a little over four years
ago" he said. II got out Of It pretty well
az that. better than one IN a thousand
might have done. Ny time had not come.
] suppose II was on the night. or rather
early morning, Of Oct. 2, 1872. We had