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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
CONCERT HALL Wall.
Aldermen Asked to Revoke Dive
Licenses by the w.
c. 7. U.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union has started a war on the concert
halls in the lower section of the city. Last
night the following communication was re-
ceived by the Aldermen
"Permit US to call your attention to
the. demoralizing effect of the concert
halls known as the ]. /. c., IN Grove
street. and the Washington Garden, on
washington street. which are licensed by
as guardians Of public morals to suppress
= these SEA lq w PLACES Ct amusement; L
ate lin fact some have been inmates of the
women's prison on Oakland avenue dur
On the stage no purs minded person would
thought and life are essential to happs-
these concert halls Without contamina-
ton. Many a mothers heart is sad to-
day because her boy has taken his first
is becoming degraded. and the mother Who
prayerfully teaches her children to shun
evil and cultivate the noble qualities of
boy when older maybe lead into tempta-
ton by such Objectionable amusements,
and UNITED for an honorable position
@"S1 re enf treat You yelaer to aa give our petition
your wise consideration and close these
concert halls. You are fathers. and are
not your, sons in danger of becoming de-
moralized?
I'm behalf of the youth of this city and
their loving mothers we ask it."
The letter was signed by Miss Anna
Raymond. Corresponding Secretary of Pal
isade Union. on behalf of all the unions
in the city.
1t was referred for investigation.
The concert halls used to pay a license
of IS per month. but a few months ago
Alderman Vermilye discovered an old law
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
a Large Class Ha Been Formed in
ST. Bridver,s Ieceum

The members of st. Bridget's Lyceum,
or a large portion of them, nave been
deeply interested in the movement to in
troduce physical culture as an addition to
the other branches at the clubhouse, n
they are about to see their effort crowned
with success, for at a preliminary meet
ing last night the prospect was very fat
tering indeed. Nearly one hundred MEM
bers were present at the mock trial. and
at its conclusion these were made aware
Of the benefits to be derived from the
course proposed. and readily grasping
these. they were not slow TO tender their
names as members of the class which
now has a total of 4S names. A special
committee of three. composed of ohm
Oxley, THOMAS Degnan and Martin Pagan
We're appointed to select a proper instruc-
Tor for the gymnasium. and also to engage
the services of a competent physician as
by the promoters of the movement will
be to have each member of the class ex-
amined by the doctor, who will. after
measurement. present the pupil with a
chart which will show whatever physical
development is the most deficient, and
this chart will be handed to the instruc-
tor. who will propose the course to be
followed to develop it. At the end of each
month each member Will be re-examined
Of training is progressing. It is said the
leading instructor in the gymnasium of
the Bowery Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION has accepted the terms offered
by st. Bridget's Lyceum. and will take
charge here the third week In February.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
HERE'S A LIVELY TURN
Variety Stars Tangled Up
in a Family Quarrel
and Lawsuit.
FITzGIBBoNs TRIO VS.. MCCOY
A Love Match and a Wrathy Mother
in-Law-Also a Broken
Engagement.
FITZGIBBONS TRIO VS.. M'Cov

An interesting case will be tried be-
lore Judge Puster tomorrow. Robert
MCCOY, an actor. will be tried for making
unIavorable criticism about the trio which
his mother-in-law Mrs. Catharine Fitz-
gibbons. manages. This is the Fitzgibbons
ITO. which consists of the three young
sens of Mrs. F~itzgibbons. Frank, Bert
ana Louis. These three play upon must
cal instruments and sing solos and con-
certed pieces. Lewis is a new conner in
this trio. Formerly the present Mrs.
Mccoy had Louis place.
Mrs. Fitzgibbons kept her laughter at
her side during her growth from a little
child. She was never separated from her
while the Trio was performing before
clubs and church congregations. Even
when they became o~ut-and-out profession
ais, and took to the boards there was
no change in these conditions. This
summer, however. the daughter went to
visit a friend in the country for a month.
During that time she met Mccoy. fell in
love with him and married him against
the wishes of her mother.
Robert Mccoy does a very clever turn
with a partner named Murphy. 1t is an
irish k~nockabout sketch. and they are
looked upon as decidedly neat In their
work: Last week they came to the Bon
Ton Theatre to fill an Engagement Of one
week. Mrs. Mccoy accompanied her
On Monday afternoon. the allegations of
the mother-in-law state, Mccoy dis
covered that the Fitzgibbons Trio were
Mccoy went to the manager, she further
States States y and ml,t INDUCED him e annul his
you make a big. mistake in dealing with
these people. I know all about them.
They are rotten" For these words Mrs.
to the amount she lost on the weeks en-
gagement, estimated at 500.
Mrs. Fitzgibbons swore out the warrant
his turn" he was arrested, but by or
der Of Counsellor Seguine, who represents
finish his turn before being incarcer-
ated. About elevenP. M. he was released
on n a bail bond before Judge Puster. Mrs.
make her take her daughter into the trio
again. This. she declares, she will not do.
One Of the statements alleged by her to
Dinkins Of the Bon Ton Theatre was to
the eect that his wife was the star Of
the t srd1, an and nth, thai. without her their act
legations. Both the teams directly and
I no McS sonc sra M,i are very fine u spsse ia J.
week at the Bon Ton Theatre that Mr..
Dinkins intends having them there soon
great success in Keith's Union Square
Theatre. which maintains a very high
standard of excellence.
Counsellor G~oldenhorn will represent
Court. Counsellor Seguine brings the ac-
ton for the plaintiff Warm times are
e Charges the he t Other aou With r09 nnrtur haeh sp 5lae
All the principals will be on hand and
possibly a little turnout of theatrical peo-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

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brain ana pen, n grateful to Pa1nes
celery compound for the timely help
when fail,,ra ana tro,,bIa owl dosnair
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seemed ABOUT 70 close round ner and smut
her off from everything that was dear.
sYour CONSTANT hrain worlr m,,s+ fan
' "o1n us 'eH
on your strength, observed the reporter.
Yes; you have no idea how much. I
am at nv desx for nine or ton hours a
- !, - sNs1As o., ~
day she repled, u am careful to obey
the laws of health, and l am never
Mienoue : upFss q Falhes celefy com
pound. WneH i reel weak and nervous
and there is a h~eaviness in my brain or
j shoot;ne main ovar tba eva which
paAi ese "
warns me that my energy IS nagging, |
take a little of the compound, and I am
strono and f,oa fron, r.in 81 ~ !
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
THE LITTLE QUEEN OF HOLLAND
h Probably Enyies Her Girl Sub
jrcts Their Unrestra1ned Freedom.


Arthur Warren contributes a very
bright and interesting article lllustrated)
on The Little Queen of Holland,'' In
February Ladies' Home Journal, He
presents this almost idolized girl sover-
efgn in a graceful pen picture, tells of her
daily life. her studies, her diversions, her
toys, her pets, and of her periodically
reciprocated love of her subjects. Mr..
Warren has sweetly pictured her in these
W~ords:-"She is a bright faced, blonde
little lassie who passed her fifteenth birth
day on August 81. 1895. She is rather pref
sy and has 2 slender graceful young
ant costume Of ICELAND. and she looked
for all the world like one of George
Boughton's dear, delightful Dutch maid
ems. except that her cheeks were not
plexion: her hair is pale brown, and long
and wayy; her eyes are blue and there IS
a delicious twinkle in them which sug-
gests that the young girl has a fair sense
helmina Helena Paulina Maria.
| suppose that If Wilheimina I. were
asked by some launch democratic nader
Of her own age whether in the dignities
for a little girl h would answer No
To be srre, there is some amusement to
be got out Of her position. but not so
much as If the girl were the daughter OF
e rich Dutch burgher. or Of 2 farmer
peasants are like walking jewelers. shops,
n where the land flows with canals and
honey: For one thing, the playmates Of
as there is no bevy Of brothers hers and iey sisters aer,
IN the family. the girls life has so far
beeen spent almost entirely among per-
sons much older h herself.
There IL q genuine affection for her
reason, for she fs a very lovable child
The sweetness of her nature shines out
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
CHRISTIAN ATHLETES.
The Brooklyn and Jersey City Y. m.
C. A.,s Give an Exhfhiffon.

At the z. M. G. A. rooms last evening,
before a packed house, the Y. NJ. C.. A.
gymnasts gave an exhibition, assisted by
the Leaders Corps of the E. D. Y. M.
c. A. of Brooklyn. The local athletes
exercises consisted of the Roberts dumb
bell drill, horizontal and parallel bar
drills and feats on the German horse,
also an exhibition OF pyramid building.
The several numbers were heartily APP
plauded. The two special features of
the evening were:-An exhibition Of
swinging flaming Indian clubs by W. H.
Caulder, assistant secretary of the e. D.
<. A. e A Brooklyn, and dumb-beIl
N. {; A. WHO manipulated 80 and 50
The Leaders Corps of the E. D.. Y.
Mr. n, 6. 4, gays %exhi6itions With the bar,
other. apparatus. The visitors were un-
der the direction of Mr.. George T. Hep
bron,. their physical director. After the
exhibttton the visitors and the local
the Auxiliary of the association. Much
credit IL U fMr. Theodore E. Bliech,
physical director Of the local association,
for the success Of the exhibition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
GIANT AND PIGMIEs.
a Tenement House Battle That Did
Not 6o to The strong,

Louis Clementz and his wife live on
the first floor of the apartment house,
No. 81 Park avenue. Hoboken. On an
upper floor reside George Brinkmann
and his family. Ciementz is a man of
small stature, while Brinkmann is a big
fellow. They do not get along very well
together. Some time ago the Clementzs
had Brinkmann arrested for intimating
that he would wipe the sspigmies" (mean-
ing the Clementzs) off the earth.
A few days ago they got into an argr-
ment and Brinkmann from his window
called Clementz some ungentlemanly
names. sClementz told Brinkmann that
he did not dare come down in the yard
down.. and when he stepped INTO the
yard he was net by clothes poles. brick
bats. pokers and other complimentary
articles from the hands of Clementz and
his wife and several of their friends.
Brinkmann retreated upstairs, and the
next day he secured q warrant for the
arrest of the whole crowd.
Detective Fenton this morning called
at the Clefnentz house and placed the
couple under arrest. Recorder McDon-
ough held them each in 800 bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
RAILWAY RBFORMAT0RY+
Rapid Progress Of the New
Building Reported by the
Commissioners.

fFNf
Mr.. Thomas M. Gopsiii, secretary of
the Commission appointed to superintend
the erection of a State R~eformatory at
Railway. reported this morning that the
have made remarkable progress
on the building.
Iooay they, are beginning the series of
arches on which will rest the floor for
the first tier of cells. The foundations
We're finished last week. The cellars
rising from the plane of the foundations
VIII contain the ventilating heating
apparatus for the entire wing. Over
head will be a series of arches forming a
ceiling for the cellars and the support
for the solid flooring on which rest the
massive iron cells, 1t is this archwork
on which the men are now working.
When this is finished the outside walls
will be run up as fast as each floor
IS reached. The Commissioners hope
tha the work will be ready before the
Only one of the four radiating wings
as provided for in the plan, will be built
at present. When the Legislature hands
gu n, the money the remaining work will
The act of the Legislature under which
the commissioners are operating gave
them s1Oo, 000; but a subsequent act re-
luHSu Ill Sldtt pqdTuS WHICH nad not
used up all their appropriations before
the end of the year, to turn in their UNI
balance to hi treasury. and the
Commissioners. having consumed only
$50, 600, had to hand over the remainder
to the State. A new appropriation bill
was thereupon necessary n one was
presented by Senator Foster M. Voorhees,
to the Legislature last week for the
$50, 900 required to uild the first wing.
At some future period the Commits
when they are ready to begin
remaining work Of building the
three wings, trade shops, infirmary,
and the necessary furniture, machinery
and apparatus for a model reformatory
which their plans provide, will ask
for more money, and the entire build
ing Will cost more than $500, 900, but it
will be q model of its kind and a credit
to the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
BE ON YOUR GUARD
There II a Possibility That a Enro-
pean Enemy May Invade Us This
Vyar--A suggestion in Time.

sAhere ~ a Possibility Tha a EDro-
Pean Enemy May Invade us This
Yyar-A suggestion in Time.
The latest news from London indicates
the prevalence OF a great deal of infii-
enza, not only in that city, but through
out England and Europe. This is the
way the grip Of last year started.
Ihefe is an unusual amount of cough
Giles, especially around the shoulders and
arms, cold feet; in fact, all the usual
You may say, I do not fear the grip.
But do you fear the terrible things
wnicn grip may bring? especially pneu-
msnt and cause your death within a
a y More people die suddenly from
than from any other known
complaint. Why? Because it comes I'M
expectedly, because it gives no warning,
mas no symptoms other than those above
stated, and yet it is the most fatal Of all
known diseases.
In view of these solemn facts. what
snail any sensible man or woman do who
reads these words? Manifestly guard
against the coming of this dangerous dis
inc but by strengthening, BY toning the
system with some pure stimulant of tonic
power. There are many which claim to
possess this quality, but there is but one
which actually does possess 1t. That one
stood the test Of years and is the most
American people. Physicians recommend
II. II is generally used and it Is univer-
sally admitted ito possess qualities known
only to Itself. Do not permit our drug
wise, but insist upon having what you
NdE1 ~ 1 a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
TRENTON OUT OF THE LEAGUE
Poor support Has Prevented Placing
a Team I'm That City.

All is not gold that g~litters, and things
are not always as rosy in baseball as
they would seem. AT least the claims
made by those most Interested in base
BAH in the Capital City have not proved
the test, and there is no possibility Of
Trenton's securing a franchise in the
New Atlantic Baseball League. The or
ganizers Of this new association were
promised a great deal of assistance In a
financial way If they would only include
Trenton in the circuit with Jersey City.
Paterson and Newark. This was done.
and AL. Buckenberger was given the
management of the Trenton team. He
made several visits to Trenton since as
Stunning charge but received very little
encouragement from those in the best
position to offer it. He consulted with
Ene directors of the street railway, and
almost fell in a At when he became aware
of their liberal offer ~ of 500 toward
fitting out the ground conveniently close
TO their line. This was too much for
B-uekenberger,s who has been connected
with baseball interests the greater part
Of his life, and he threw up both hands
and quit. He notified President Sam
Crone Of the Atlantic Association OF his
intention to withdraw from the, Trenton
management, and the latter declared the
cancellation Of. the Trenton franchise
was a most welcome incidents as it gave
the opportunity to make the Atlantic
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
WROTE : 4 GIIDHD GOD
The Latest Interview With
Mrs. E. Burke Collins.
Famous Novelist Recovered from
Nervous Prostitution.
Paine's Celery Compound Made Her
Vigorous and Energetic.

Du Maurier has made Paris studios
FAMILIAR to every one. But not until the
appearance of Mrs. z. Burke Collins
story Of "A Gilded God" did novel read
ers dream Of the wealth Of material
ready for some gifted novelist's pen in
the brilliant artist life of our W New
Orleans.
IN a recent interview by a New Orleans
paper she said:3'Of course, to a GER
tain extent my characters are drawn from
life, though never exact portraits. My
fayorite heroine is Mam'selle in my story
OF q Modern Heathens No. l rarely urge
aspirants to take up a literary career.
Success is obtained only at the price of
the most ~exhausting labor
Although Mrs. Collins writing has al
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
NEW TROLLEY GAR IN SERVICE

One of the first of the new trolley cars
ordered by the Consolidated Traction Com
pany for the Montgomery street line was
put on the road this morning. Fifty of
them have been ordered from Brill and
Company, of Philadelphia. and they are
When they reach here there is a little
work to be done on them before placing
them on the line. In another week Mr..
Young hopes to have so many of the new
cars IN service that the complaint of no
cars will not be heard. Is
The new car is a beautiful specimen of
the car builders art. and it possesses a
great many new features adding to the
comfort of the passengers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
A NEW ELECTION ORDERED.
In This Way h Trouble In the N.
b. 3. @. of RaYomne Was Settled.

u r. Os % hAfoklue ~ EPttl&0s
The Newark Bay Boat Club of Bayonne
held an adjourned meeting last night
for the purpose of hearing the report of
the committee appointed to investigate
the difficulty over the Office Of recording
secretary between Lucian C. Higgins
and Bert M. Cole. The latter was elected
at the annual meeting. but his right to
the office was disputed by Higgins, who
claimed that the constitution was not
complied with by the posting of Coles
name as a candidate thirty days prior
to election.
Lawyer Isbills read a lengthy report
upon the case. 1t touched upon every
minute detail. and even cited State law.
The point reached was that the protest
not having been made until after the
ballots were cast did not make Coles
election Illegal, inasmueh as he received
the greater number of votes, and If
these were to be thrown out, there was
still no ground upon which Higgins
could lay claim to the Office.
the constitution did not contain any bar
rier outward nominating a new man at a
special meeting. However. with a view
to bringing about a. amicable settle
ment. it was decided to call it mo cleo
tion."
Immediately the names of the rival
candidates were placed in nomination,
and a special election called for on Feb
ruary II. Higgins succeeded in having
his name Withdrawn. 1t is now believed
that Cole will be unanimously elected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
SPANKED HIs ToRMENToR.

George Smith, thirty-three years old,
and John Mulvey. fourteen years old, live
at No. 223 Park avenue. Hoboken. They
are continually scrappfng. On January
rs. the boy aggravated the man to such an
extent that he spanked Nm. Johnnie
told his parents, n they had a warrant
issued for Schmidt's arrest. Detective
Fenton arrested him this morning, and
Recorder McDonough remanded him for
further examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
Valencia Pool Touruamept.

The pool tournament of the Valencia
Boat Club was brought to- an end on
Monday and proved one of the most sue
cessful events arranged by the enter
tainment. committee. Henry Kilian was
invincible and gave the others eleven
straight defeats. Henry Behrman gave
him a close fight, but Kilian's success
over Behrman in their contest settled the
championship in his favor. Behrman
won second prize and Klahre third. The
record of. the games won and lost fol-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
LIKED HER SURROUNDINGS.

A Polish woman fell asleep on Spatz's
stoop. Palisade avenue and River street.
yesterday morning. Mr.. Spatz. who keeps
a saloon, brought her inside and gave
her something to eat. He questioned her
concerning herself, but she did not un-
derstand him. Finally he told her to
leave. but she wouldn't bulge. PATROL
man Hager was called and the woman
was arrested. At the station house she
was booked as Jane Doe, apparent age
% years This morning Justice Douglas
discharged the woman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
FxOlTIEG POOL TOURNEY.

The pool tournament at the rooms of
the Catholic Young Mems Literary AS
ISOLATION IS exciting considerable inter
est. Charles Mcneil, Thomas Duff and
William Kuhns are the leaders The
winner will receive a diamond pin and
the second best man will be presented
with q silk umbrella. The tournament
closes on Thursday next
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

circuit one Of six clubs. The Trenton
FRANCHISE will be. transferred to Hart
ford. Conn.,, which has been trying to
gam ADMISSION for some time. Mr.. Buck
enOerger viii not assume THE manage
ment, but Is negotiating for the Toronto
Iranchise Of the Eastern League, and
the zeal VIII probably be contaminated
within a few days,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
Curling mafches fn Hnboken.

Those interested in curling will have
Hoboken Rink, between the Thistle and
st. Andrews Clubs, and the Excelsior and
Caledonians. The former viii be played
IN four Kinks. while the last named CON
night, weather permitting. a three rink
match will be played between the Gale
domains and Empire Citys.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
Kuncken VITA. Fsr.s Prize.

r. Kuncken has won the Championship
in the billiard tournament Of the Friday
Night Rifle Club. with a record Of ten
games won and only one defeat. Aug
ust Guerber and John Ferris were tied
for second prize and in the play off
Guerber won, so to SO. Hanger is fourth
with s won and 3 lost. Phalon and
Schoeke won six and lost five. and the
list in this order:-ValIeau, L. Kuneken,
Lang, Meyer. Campbell and Wendt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
NOT Mr. INQUIRIES WIFE

Owing to ~roneo information, 1t was
stated In al obituary notice of Mr.. Ed
ward Mcclure, published on Monday,
that Mile. Rialta, the well known dam
seuse, q his wife. This was not the
Of Mile, Hfaltas nor we're they sven en-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

A match was played last night at East
Orange between the Elizabeth Chess n
Whist Club and the Orange Whist Club
by Orange. The visiting players were
beaten. Challenges are also pending for
field. North END Of Newark, Bayonne
Athletic Club and the Jersey City Whist
Club. They will probably be taken UP In
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

through her face. She has the most win
some smile that you could wish to see.
She appreciates her position thoroughly.
that is to say, as thoroughly as a girl of
her years can appreciate such an excep-
tional condition as Queenhood, and she is
amusingly particular about the dignities
which her. For all that, she is
delightfully."- c~onsiderate of others. Her
servants worship her, Dutch children
adore her, and everybody who comes into
fond of her ~