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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
WE are surprised to find so III informet

WE are surprised to find so III Informed
a remark in the usually accurate "Tri-
bunep;-
The water company will be able to sup
ply Bayonne with pure ~Pequannock wa
ter, instead of the vile mixture which Is
now supplied by Jersey City. The sup
ply will be turned on within a few days.
The water which the company proposes
to furnish to Bayonne is exactly the
same which we are now furnishing-pure
~Pequannock. There is nothing vile about
Jersey City water now. 1t is about the
best in the world. 1t is far better, for in
stance. tina croton. The trouble about
1t is not the quality but the price, which
is fearful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PAVE
avenues.
Whereas. The city has laid a macadamized
pavement on Arlington avenue. from Grand
street on the north to Bay View avenue on
the south: and on Bay View avenue, from
Arainsten avenue on the west % Garfield ave-
nue. on the east; and on Garfield avenue. from
Bay View avenue on the north to Avenue ID.
IN the City Of Bayonne, on the south: said
pavement was nd 70 provide a road for the
use OF pleasure ~tehlcles, bicycles and such
uses on the part of the property owners 'front.'
ing thereon, as such a roadway should sup
Ply; said roadway being a part Of a system
OF park or Boulevard ~roadways, and that said
pavement was not laid until the city had
completed the paving with Belgian and speci-
ncation stone pavement Of Ocean avenue, from
Grand street on the north. southerly to near
the line Of the City Of Bayonne; the said
Ocean avenue being parallel with said Afiing-.
ten and Garfield avenues the said stone block
pavement providing a convenient and suitable
highway through the City OF Jersey City and
TO the City OF Bayonne for vehicles devoted
10 commercial pursuits; and
Whereas. Since the completion Of said mac
adamized road, vehicles devoted to ommer
cial pursuits and largely engaged in carting
TO and from the City Of Bayonne have aban-s
doned the use OF Ocean avenue, and are using
said macadamized roads on Arlington. Bav
View and Garfield avenues, and are destroying
the same to the loss and detrirnent Of the
City of Jersey City:
Now. therefore. for the purpose Of protecs-
ing said macadamized roads and keeping them
available for the uses and purposes for which
they were built. the Mayor and Aldermen Of
Jersey City, by the Board Of Street and Water
Commissioners for and on behalf Of the num-
cipaiity of said city, do ordaan as follows
Section lit shall not be lawful for any
person to drive Or cause to be driven or per-
nit his or her servant to drive upon the mac
adarnized roadway on Arlington avenue. from
Grand street on the north to Bay View avenue
on the SOUTH on Bay View avenue. from
+ Arlington avenue on the west to Garfield ave-
nue. on the east on Garfield avenue. from
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
A BOY GETS $500 DAMAGES.
Specfo,t to the Jerseu ctr osr.

BRIDGEToN. Nov. %, 1ss6.-Edgar
Trough, a small boy of this city, has
received $500 from the West Jersey &
Seashore Railroad Company, as a result
of serious injury to his leg n hip
of the COMPANY in their yard here two
years ago. The Supreme Court affirmed
the action of the lower court, in which
he got a verdict.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
a HEAVY BURGLARY.

George Mccarthy, fourteen years old. Of
No. 16 Essex street. broke into Emily
Stadlin's fancy goods store at No. 1Is
York street, yesterday and stole ten
cents. He is held for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

A REMARKABLE story comes from
Heboken this morning OF a police SER
geant who watched all day. Sunday. from
the windows OF his house the safe Of
liquor in progress at a saloon across the
street. He tool no notice until a couple
of poor devils were flung out Of the place
for begging back some of the money they
had spent for rum in 1t. Then he arrested
these two men and locked them up. and
that ridiculous old monstrosity, Record
er McDonough. sent them to Jail for three
months.
Comment would be superfuous on these
doings. They fairly cry out themselves
for reform. II the Republican majority
In this Legislature really wishes to do
Hudson county a service, 1t should send
an Investigating committee to Hoboken to
inquire into he Police Department and
the Recorders court. The most astonish-
ing mess Of incompetency and corrup-
tioa win be found that has ever been
revealed to the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
Lyric Theafre, Hoboken.

Miss Margaret Fuller and her excellent
company of players will be seen at the
Lyric Theatre, Hoboken, th~issevening in
an elaborate production of Dumas mas
terful drama 1.-THE Princess of Bagdad."
The play is of absorbing interest and re-
plete with thrilling and intensely emo
tional situations. Mr.. Horace Wall, long
known TO the public as a manager Of
keen judgment and liberal ideas, has
spared no effort to produce THE Princess
of Bagdad" in a n commensurate
With its great reaa, aptnorsnip He has Sc
pany of skilled players. Margaret Fuller,
a veritable Hebe of the stage, is seen to
the best advantage as Lionnette, the
Countess de Hun. Tomorrow evening
t"Camille." These performances are for
the benefit of st. Mary's Hospital, Hobo
ken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
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WORH WANIrED

ALL KINDS OFsREPAIRS FOR HEAT
ers, Ranges, Stoves andg Furnaces kept
constantly on hand. Drop a postal and
we will send a man to estimate on your
work Heaters and Furnace work prompt
ly attended to- JACOB RINGLE & SON,
So and IS Newark avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

printed in a New York newspaper. The
attacks Of John Kelly and Jay Gould on
James Gordon Bennett were decency itself
In comparison with this infamy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

IT is pleasant to know that Mr..
spreckels has ordered bathtubs for his
house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
BOARD OF FINANCE TO MEET.

The Board of Finance is to meet this
evening. The tax levy is to be confirmed
and other important business transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
Bon Ton Theatre.

On Thanksgiving Day the Bon Ton
will keep agoing from 1870 until II P. M,
so tina no matter what time you finish
your Thanksgiving turkey you can go to
that cozy little place of amusement and
witness a really good performance. On
the programme will be:-Ward and Cur
ran, singer and comedian; Hines and
d~elineators; We1hy, Pearl, Keys and
Nellis, the novelty clog quartette; Nord-
helm, marvel of the swinging wire; Nom
descript Trio, black face comedy aero
Highland and hornpipe dancer; viii and
little Irene Myer, the character singing
sketch duo; Yank ONO, grotesque juggling
comedian; May Walsh ireland, an attrac-
tive serio-cemic; Barney and Russell,
mimics and character artists, and Lillian
Chester, in soprano solos.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

THE contemplated move, by the way,
completely realizes the representation
made in eThe News some months ago,
which some rash persons. at the time,
pretended to deny.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
MONDAY NOVEMBER %, 1896.

This paper. is Democratic in principles
and Is Independent in its ciescs on all local
questions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

LADY HENRY SOMERSET and Mrs.
Orrnisten Chant are preparing 10 found a
school in England for the Instruction of
women In public speaking.
Pleasant prospect for England.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

~ II not likely that the 5ingos viii get
MUCH aid or comfort from President
cleve1and's message. He Is a statesman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

DOES anyone ever hear Of Hill?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

JUDGE KIRKPATRICK made a ten
strike when he caught on the favor of
senator James Smith.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
RICHARD Brown. President.
Approved November u, 1896
p. r. WANSER Msyor.
Attest: GEO. T. BOTTOM, Clerk.

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RELIEF OF
Richard English in construction Of bay win
dows.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City.
by the Board Of Street and Water Commission.
ers, for and on behalf Of the municipality OF
said city, do ordain as foilovs:-
Section THAT Richard English be and IS
hereby granted permission to construct and
maintain hay windows on building to be erect
ed by him at No. 100 Wayne street. which
bay windows may extend from the nrst story
to the roof of said building, and beyond the
building line of Wayne street two feet and
ten inches q # 10 nj. any ordinance to the
contrary notwithstanding. The work to be
done under the supervision OF the Inspector
of Buildings
Sec. THAT all costs and expenses Incident
to the introduction. passage and publication
of this ordinance shall be paid by the APP
plicant for same. and such amount therefor
as is estimated by the Clerk Of this Board to
be necessary shall be deposited with that off,
Ger on demand.
Passed November I6, 1896
RICHARD BROWN, President
Approved November II, 1895.
P. F. WANSER, Mayor
Attest: GEO. BeUToN, Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23
ELY,s
CREAM BALM

opens and cIeAns the
Nasal Passages, Alleys
Pain and I-ndaxAmetion
Hen1s and Pxofec<9
he afe5nbTane lrom
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-23

GENERAL WEYLER unkindly refuses
70 consider himself as badly beaten as
enthusiastic Cubans desire. A new u
rage. Of course.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13
sAMBo's NEW YEAR SERMON.

On New Yesths day rcsolbe straightway
10 miainlze yo' ills,
WAY saniulry common sense reduce yo'
doc,ii. 3 bills.
sweah of from cloSging greed.ness. wiv
gluttony an such.
Fo' ono who starbs h sself to def, ten die
who eat too much.
Doan', capah Hike a nooley COW on ruins
Keep way back rom do prectpico respec'-
fully am think.
Resolbe dat 70. will not flare up In wild
So extremes oh dress.
Take middle groun' atween a ton an none
at AL or less.
Dcant soak yo clay too iahishly WV red
eye. gin or rum,
Deyll switch yo' of down Eecc right
quick to wha' 10 good folks come.
Doant oberdo y wrks an ways. fom cy-
cling to IA walk
An nebah weah go wisdom thin by ebcr-
Doan't be a scandalmongah medn-a cav
m carrion crow
lnvent.n' odonous abuse In word bombs
packed wiz wee.
Doan't be a narrow gauge false saint wiz
no thought but oh crecds,
Let out de tucks Hewed In go soul, ex-
pand.n' yo good deeds.
BE faithful TO yo' chosen chu'eh. but widen
See noble motives ebcrywha, an glib all
souls n chance.
Disput yo' politics an points wlv tempah
all serene. ln
An nebah In far Argument explode an
make scene.
In shot. resolbe TO glib yo' soul balance
wheel an guide.
An nebah let II run slam bang wiz throt-
tie valve too wide.
Resolbe 10 he symmetrical upon de broad
gauge plan,
Which wav uncommon common sense
rounds out de noble man.
right good hings Inclined.
Instead oh a lop-stded soul by ehl under
mined.
In thtevish ways,
Yo' chickens may come homo to roos' IN
melon cole days
Doant Glib yo pcnn.os to dc chu'ch. yo'
dollahs playin' craps.
Or make yo sins all wide awake, yo'
'ligIon oh cat maps.
An when yo' sweah of on, New Yeah.
stick bravely to yo' word.
Instead oh foppin' like a flea. or playin'
nSoekin' bird
BE homes in yo life an Tub, no homes gal
deceive.
A f.rt am like a coward w!v a daggah up
his sleeve.
No grumblah. Rrowlah. chronic crank or
insect wiz sting.
But wiv lie sunshine IN yo soui soah high
on happy wing.
so shall yo' trabel heabcnwahd by dc best
an brightest way,
An IN yo' pledges 10 renew on many q
New Yeah'saay
De quatct now viii sing de hymn. we
knows whar we am at"
While Deek,n Bunette locks de doahs an
passes roun de hat.
i. Edgar Jones.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13

music by CASTOR serpettc, has succeed
a, the Parts Varieties
Henry V. Esmond. the young actor who
wrote The Couttship OF i.ccnic." was the
Little pillec In Bcerbohm Trees produc.
tion OF "Trllby" in London,
The engagement is announced OF Gerald
nu Maurier. son of the la,e George Du
Maurier and Marguerite sylvia Both are
members OF II Beerbohm Trees company.
The Bostonians are rehearsiag a new
opera by Victor Herbert and Harry n.
smith. called The Queen Of the Rue
cancers" II will be produced in Washing
ton next month
Thomas a. Seabrooke begins his new
starring season In The Spectator" under
the management OF Duncan IL, Harrison,
at the fremont thcater Boston, pecem.
Der a.
James o'Nclll was presented with hand
some floral horseshoe on the occasion OF his
return to New York II WAS personal ,es-
tmonial from n number OF his old fleuds
VITO were glad TO welcome him back TO the
metropolis.
The song. "Comprene1 Nouss" sung by
Merr Osborne in Jack and the Bcanslalk"
at the New York Casino. was composed by
y. \. Jennings, OF the New York Evening
World.
Pauline Hail was the first woman in
America to ride bicycle. Daring her bl
cycle trip through Great Britain and France
last summer she frequently rode hundred
miles day.
II costs $io0 week to furnish the apples
ice cream. cakes rnd sandwiches TO tho
urchins who appear In the festival scene OF
Roaring Dick Il Co" 1t is one of the
most onlivening stage pictures that has
ever been seen on the New York stage
A human skull "as large as n bushei
basket" is reported as having been found
In Sicily. 1T is almost certain" remarks
Wright Huntington. the light comedian OF
MIR. Lightfoot" that II belonged to n
very good Leading man OF a theatrical cont
rany who was Jealous Of the leading lady
and wanted 10 he the star OF the troupe ="
Nine Modjoska will play but Ave weeks
this season. and Will be under the manage
mcnt OF Ar Hayman and Charles Froh-
man. Three OF these weeks viii be spent
at tho Baldwin thcater IN Sen Francisco,
and the other two In California cities. Her
season will begin about January q. and
at It's conclusion she viii retire to hoi
ranch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13

invariably throw a pinch OF salt over her
left shoulder whenever that necessity by
accident Ia split at the table where she may
hc seated. To fail to do this would mean
a quarrel with some friend in tho near flu
turc
To fall while going upstairs Is q sign OF
good fortune in the eyes Of Fanny Daven-
port, whilo T.. II. Sotbern believes that Tor
one TO stumble or fall while going down.
stairs prcsages disaster
Bertha Creighton In said to be a firm be-
ilcvcr in dreams. aud she will not sign
contract with black ink,
Cutting cards la said to bc a weakness
with Francis Wilson. In referring to this
superstition Roland Reed said that Mir.
Wilson would always consult the cards ut
tho opening OF each season TO ascertain II
II were to be one Of misfortune or pros
perlty. W. NJ. Glenn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13

say farewell to the sardou plays. Her next
season will be devoted TO an American
drama which wag written specially for her,
she states that It is In every way equal to
ANYTHING Sar0ou ever wrote. and she viii
give it as elaborate production as she dii
''Gismonda Not even the name OF the
author is known by Miss Davenports NEST
intimate friends. She guards her secret
most jealously.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.

Or. A. Conan Doyle has written new
comedy. The Brothers Dnwson
w S. Gilbert has completed new play
in the style OF his earlier works.
Maxine Elliott was granted divorce
from her husband. George a. McDermott,
at San Francisco.
Wilton Lackaye will produce Captain
Bob" by Robert Drouet, IN san Francisco.
carly In December.
"If all the worlds a stage observes ].
Il. Dodson. then all the numerous doctors
are merely ushers-both ways"
Margaret Mather has leased Wallack's
theater. In New York. for two weeks IN
January and is to appear in revival Of
"cymbellne.
lie Carlton" a now fairy operetta.
words by Ernest Blum and Paul Ferrier,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13
STRANGERS NOW.

''ra Q, seabrooke walked hastily into
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13
MY SWEETHEART.
To me thore IL no other girl
Half 40 dear as she

To me thore IL no other girl
Half 80 dear as she
Who always comes at evcntide
And sits upon my knee.
There's laughter In her sparkling eyes;
There's sunshine in her hair.
or al the maidens that know
Not one is half so fair
without her life would be to ms
Not half so sweet as now,
And to her will, whate'er 1t he.
Submissiyely | bow.
Nhene'cr she. smiles my heart leaps up
And throbs With fierce delight.
Her tears. for me, whcne'er they flow.
Turn daytime into night.
I've loved her now for seven years,
Since first ! saw her face.
And TO this maid each year has brought
A now and charming grace.
What wonder then that ! rejoice
whence this girl draws near.
And whispers, as she kisses me.
IL love YOU pspa, dsar''
Trenton State Gazette.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13

Jessie Bartlett Davis started out In her
stage career determined to appear in moth
Ing but grand opera. but she has gradually
become converted. Her favorite role Is
Teresa. In I'm Mexico" 1t is a very try
ing part. but the character is full OF moods
so intense and dramatic that she has fair
~ fallen in love with IL. "one might think
II savored a little Of Carmen or Santuzza."
says Miss Davis. but It is even more feyi-
BILE than these parts. Then, again love
1t because am SO tired OF silken hose and
doubtlets."
The evening times., 1896-04-23
THEIR SPECIAL INTERESTS.

TT was feminine lunch party of twelve
and the conversation had turned upon
the daily papers.
II always like to keep myself posted
about our national politics. said
jbe girl whose father was at one time u
member of Congress.
II find the foreign news infinitely more
interesting" observed the neighbor ON her
right, who had been over for the last London
season and was supposed to be Interested
in rising NJ. p.
~ have read nothing this winter but
those horrible predictions of war;" shud-
dercd the small person, who has u friend
in the Seventh Regiment.
"somehow always turn instnctivciy TO
the weather probabilities when take up
paper,'' remarked tall blonde, who was
called the best dressed woman in her set.
Give me good murder or clever rob-
berry every time said a viyacious little
brunette, who was educated in convent.
.If had been man, i should have been a
det ective.'
Il find the scientific articles the most
Interesting things in the papers nowadays"
said a pale young woman, whose name Is
chropicled In the records OF Vassar.
or the remaining six, two declared that
hey never read anything but the adver-
tiscments OF bargains, while the other
four acknO Owledyed that they confined them
selves TO the marriage and death notices.
Htw York Journal.
The evening times., 1896-04-23
POPULAR FOSTER PARTY.

"HIS is one of the most amusing enter
Wv tainments that can be given 10y the
modern hostess. who in .,: each lnvi, Vi,
L tation must suggest to the invited
guest what poster or picture or
maya zine she is to copy in her costume
In preparing these dresses the material
used can be as expensive or as cheap
as desired. The soft, Ciinging effect
of cheesecloth serves an excellent pur-
pose for the Egyptian and Grecian figures
so OFTEN seen. These costumes are con-
trived and made with very little labor.
and If artistically copied are beautiful and
becoming. The gentlemen are expected TO
inform themselves of the politics. religious
views. etc, OF the publication they indi-
vidualiy represent and advance and air
them with becoming energy. The ladies'
very c,ercriy. as "a rule. take UP some no.
ticeabie feature of the book or ma "a zine
usually some feminine whim or fancy and
exaggerate II in an amusing way. From
these suggestions EucsSes are made as to
the characters. books, etc. represented and
the prizes awarded accordingly. The re-
freshmentS served are very light. and the
prizes subscriptions to magazines or news
papers. This covers the fun. but the char
ity. unless the affair is given with regular
tickets, depends upon silver Offering at
the door, or in passing the ginger ar
The evening times., 1896-04-23

n front OF the SADDLE, with one foot on
ne pedal and the other firmly planted
pn the ground: then by an upward and back
ward spring you are in the saddle in mo-
nent. with the machine well started by the
weight of the body thrown upon the pedal
and the push from the other foot On the
ground. The dress, moreover. falls equally
IN both sides, and needs no adjustment.
and the other pedal j. easily caught a> it
comes up by the foot which has just left
nc ground. In raising the body very little
actual spring is needed. Most ofthe weight
should, as we have said. te thrown upon
tie pedal, bur some pressure on the handles
will assist. Amer 4 ittlc practice it will
1e found much more easy ard effective
han the other me; rod. II is best to try 1t
at first at stauG>tIi. with some one TO
hold the machine In mounting down hill
Il is a good plan t. hold on the brake until
The moment Of starting.
This is one of The mCst difficult phases
)r cycling. and many women who wear
boomers prefer mounting even drop
frame from the rear. consi dering the
method not only far safer, hut also much
more graceful.
The evening times., 1896-04-23
SHE NAY FENCE FOREVER.

passing fancy. For the past two
seasons it has been steadily grow
ing in favor until il is now one O f
the most fashionable methods en-
ployed to strengthen the muscles, to give
Iighfness OF poisc and suppleness Of
motion TO the body, to cause the too solid
flesh to melt.
The quick stamping OF dainty feet, the
mystical pointing OF foils at the various
corners of the room and the rapid succession
of commands in voluble F french. 'En gartie.
mademoi>cIle," !" ''Touchez, " I'm, "Deux,'
are few of the many peCuliaritcs OF
sight and sound that first impress the un-
Initiated at a meeting or a woman's fencing
club.
Cntil the various poSturcs aud movements
N fencing have been carefully studied,
is value as an exercise developing grace,
strength and activity can hardly be appre
GATED. Nearly all tie muscles of the body
are brought into molten in the various POS
lures. and the lightning like mOveme mt OF
he foil, offensive aud defensive, is very
nearly perfection as a means OF training
Tor both eye and hand.
Besides cultivating the judgment. fencing
gives accuracy TO the eye and decision to
'he character. The attention must always
he on the alert aud the body under such
The evening times., 1896-04-23
SHIRT WAIST AND GIRDLE.

"HE shirt waist iS still with rs. and
will he quite as much in evidence as
ever.There is little novelty about
i these comfortable waists. except the
fact that the most expensive ones
have lining of thin but substantial Ia WI.
which causes them 10 fit the figure and APP
pear more trim than those which are un-
lined. Unless the latter are carefully put
on and pinned down they are apt to appear
baggy and negliGee.
Drawing strings are run in a casing a the
waist. so tina they can be readily laundered.
Adjustable collars and cuffs. like those on
mems shirts. are of white lircn or cOlored
lawn. and are sold separately or with the
waist.
The laundress must use great care in do
ing up these swell waists. which are, how
ever. usually dry cleaned at the dyer's, the
result being more certain than when the
services of the launuresS are called in.
Splendid Girdles. which have rather a
theatrical appearance. are of gold, elabor-
ately chased and studded with cabochon
jewels of many hues; clasps scintillating
with gems fasten these splendid ciuctures.