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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
PARLIAMENTARY Law. JO.0. 4. MECHANICS dine
A Banquet in Masonic Hall
Follows the Opening Of the
Seeretary's Offices.
Special !, the Jersey citu Ne,rs.

TRENTON, Nov. 20, 1896.-It was a not
able day yesterday in the growth of the
state Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics. The order has grown so large
that il became necessary at the last State
session to provide a salary large enough
Tor the secretary to give his entire time
to hrs work. Offices for the secretary
were formally opened yesterday in Ma
sonic Hall The rooms are fitted with all
the modern conveniences for clerical
work, the furniture being of chartered
OAK. TO mark the opening a number of
prominent members of the order called
at the rooms to examine them. In the
evening there was a banquet ali the Tren-
ton House Grill. The bill of fare, among
otner things, contained sweetbread cro-
queues and young turkey, with chestnut
stuffing.
me toastmaster was H. A. Kibbe, of
New brunswick. Toast were responded
to as follows-"The National Council, the
legislative Head Of Our Order" Robert
carson. of New Brunswick; .sThe State
Council" C. 7. FISHER. Camden; 'sThe Old
Gnard, Secretary w. H. Miers, this city;
Legislative Work" J. ]. Reed, sea
bright; Organization" j. r. Robinson.
Railway; The Personnel of Our Order,
e Hall Packer, Seabright; "The Church
Iuu Om oruSF, the Kew. j. Morgan
Among others present were.-E. Apple
gate, w. G. Vanhise, Camden; =. L.
Moore, Camden; f.. x. Muta, Bridgeton:
l.. p Austin, Newark; B. f.. s.. Brown,
Matawan; David Avery, Burlington:
Maurice A. Rogers, Camden; Jesse Perry
and c. B. Schenck, Metuchen; H. L.
Knight and H. s. Bogart, Medford; HI.
Norris, Newark; Charles Neuman, Ross
Slack, George Mcfarland, Harry Lee. ].
K. Covngton, Edward Thornley,, Of this
city.
The order in ley Jersey has 245 coun-
els with $4,000 members. In the whole
United States the order Is hourishing in
forty-two States and with 5000 councils
has a membership of about 300. COO. In
1863 New Jersey only had eight councils.
w. II. Miers, the present secretary, has
been in office since 1880.
The objects of the order are to promote
the interests of Americans and to shield
Them from foreign competition, to assist
Americans in obtaining employment. to
encourage Americans in business. to es-
tablish a sick and funeral fund, to main
tain the public school system, to prevent
sectarian influence herewith, and to up
hold the reading of the Holy Bible there
i'm
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
MISS BEHR'S DAMAGE SUIT.
Her Case Against the Traction Conn
pany Heard In Trenton.
Special to the Jerssu Cftu Nam

TRENTON, Nov. 20. 1Sse.-Argument
was heard in the Court of Errors and
Appeals yesterday in the case of the Con-
solidated Traction Company VS.. Edith
Rehr. Miss Behr is the young woman
whose case has recently attracted much
attention throughout the State on ac-
months Imprisonment in Union County
jail for assaulIing two men who insult
ed her father. She was released on We'd
nesday on a writ of error.
The case before the Court of Errors
and Appeals was taken up from the
Essex Circuit Court by the traction COM
pany. Miss Behr and her father operate
a truck garden at their home, and while
riding into Newark on a wagon one of
the company's cars ran into the wagon
and Miss Behr, who was sleeping on
top. was injured. Her father was Lead
ing the horse at the time. Behr secured
a verdict for $1,000 Coult & Howell APP
peared for the plaintiff In error, and
Samuel Kalisch represented the defend
ant.
Counsel for the Traction Company ar
gued that Miss Behr's father, who was
leading the horse, was responsible for
the accident and was guilty of contrib
utory negligence. Mr.. Kalisch held that
the actions of THE father did not make
Miss Behr guilty of contributory negli-
gence, and could in no wise affect her
claim for damages.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
A PRETTY FAIR.
Daughters of Liberty Have Good
Things TO Sell in Crescent HALL.

AutnSs 10 sell In crescent Hall.
A pretty fair under the auspices of On
ward Council, No. 10, Daughters OF Lib
erty, was opened last night at Crescent
Hail. The fair was well paeronized by
the members of the council and their
friends. The booths were prettily deco
rated and presented an attractive appear
Rnce. Mrs. L. Weis was chairman of the
Committee Of Arrangements and saw that
no one escaped the ravages of her many
assistants.
The refreshment booth was looked af-
ter by Mrs. Nellie Neeves and Mrs. Schu-
maker. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. mckinley
served icecream at another booth. The
grocery table was presided over by
Messrs. Stiles and Clements. Mr.. Dalrym-
PIE and Miss Dalrymple served soft drinks.
The fishing pond was there of course
and the Misses Dingwall appeared as the
sprites who baited the hooks with good
things.
The fancy table was in charge of Mrs.
Gotterer, Mrs. Arnold, Miss Darrah and
Mrs. Dalrymple.
Misses Jennie Clark and Grace Mont
gomery waited Upon the thirsty al the
lemonade well.
The fair win be continued tonight and
tomorrow night.
During the evening Onward Council
and Loyal Council, Daughters of Liberty.
presented to Clinton Council. No. Is. a
handsome silk banner. Mrs. D.. Cummings
made the presentation speech, which
was responded to by Mr.. ]. H. Murch of
Clinton Council.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
BEAD-PrEIrER.

A pretty wedding was celebrated last
night at the residence of Mr.. Christopher
Pfeifer, No. 1873 Randolph avenue. His
daughter, Miss Mary Pfeifer, was married
to Mr. Adolph Bead, also of jersey City.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Wendt of the German Evangelical
Lutheran Church of the Heights, in the
parlor of the house. under a grotto of
evergreen and roses. TIL house was
prettily decorated with plants and flow
ers throughout, while the parlors were
veritable flower gardens.
The bride was married in white silk.
trimmed with orange blossoms and car
ried in her hand a large bouquet of brida
roses. Her bridesmaids, Miss Julia Hefe
and Emma Roth. also wore white silk.
The groomsmen We're Messrs. Christie
pher Rath and Fred Hiebert.
Following the ceremony a reception was
held, at which the guests danced until
early morning. At midnight supper was
served, immediately after which the
happy couple left fer a two weeks trip
through New York State. On their re-
turn they will reside upon the Heights.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
GRAND LODGE ADJoURNs.
Omcers EIected-Propositfons of the
Grand Master Adopted.
1uccicI 70 fbe Terae,, C;f,, Uss-~

TRENTON, Nov. 20, 1Se6.-The Grand
Lodge of I. o. o. F. of New Jersey adj
journed it's annual session yesterday
afternoon at about four o'clock. The
principal work of the day was the cleo
ton of officers and the adoption of the
Grand Masters report. The Grand Mas
tiers propositions for laws dealing with
unprincipled members who come in the
order for revenue only, to sustain more
thoroughly a lodge in enforcing its rules
and to secure a more uniform schedule
regulating the amount of benefits 10 be
paid by the lodges, were adopted.
The contest over the Office of Grand
Warden resulted in Malcolm B. Wood, of
Newark, winning by an overwhelming
majority.
The officers elected were as follows
and they were installed by Frank w.
Tussey:-
Grand Master, Peter w Stage. Hacken-
sack; Grand Deputy, c. Fleming STAN
ger. G~lassboro; Grand Warden, Malcolm
3. Wood, Newark; Grand Secretary,
Lewis Parker, Trenton; Grand Treas
Grand Representative. William H. lizard,
Camden; Grand Chaplain, Rev. D. w. c.
Mclntire, Gloucester City; Grand Mar
sha1, David A. Speeght, haywood; Grand
Conductor, Henry Pfoertner. Jersey CITY:
Grand Guardian. e. o. Bussing. Lynd-
hurst; Grand Herald, Chester Thomson,
AIiIllUI-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
PLATTDUTsOHERs MAKE MERRY
The Hudson County Verefn Gives a
Ball in KessIer,s Hall.

Kessler's Hall last might presented enc
of the prettfest appearances 1t has since
the great carnival of sports held in that
place last year. From all parts of the
ceiling hung streamers of bunting, while
upon the walls were the flags and shields
OF all nations. The stage was made to
represent a summer garden, and with
the many plants and flowers upon IT was
lndeed a pretty sight. All these decora-
tons We're in honor of the ~Plattdutsche
Verein OF Hudson county, which was
holding its fourth annual ball.
h affair was more thar a success.
me nan being entirely too small to ac-
than half the people Were unable to dance
on account of there not being room
enough, and they had to satisfy them
selves by watching the others dance who
floor.
The ball was in charge of the officers of
Ex-President Christ. Back: ex-Presi-
dent Henry Hagen; President, George
Bodensiek; First Vice President, Henry
" y. Lieth; Second Vice President, Henry
A; Woltmann: Prot, sekr:, John Kuehlke;
Treas. Henry Holste, l.; verwalter, Hem
~ Holste, IL; / ~Fahendrager, John Egg
gers; II. F~ahnendrager. George Tango
Henry f. Kafdell.
Trustees, Henry A. Woltmann, Cord
Bischof, Henry Book.
They were assisted by the following
committees
Floor Manager, John L. Holste; Assist
ant Floor Manager, Peter Meyerdierk.
Floor Committee. Charles Buck, John
Strube. George Brunies, A. Jefsen, VIM.
HIM, John M. Schnibben. VIM. Groth,
Herm. .Mustermann. Fred, SEMINARS, w.
Boedecker, George Fangmann-
Reception committee Henry Book,
Chairman; Fred Schopmann. Bernard
DECIDE. Christian Back. VIM. Schroeder,
Henry Holste, l.. Henry Holste, II, Her
man Behnken.
Committee of Arrangements, Frank
Cordts, Chairman; John Kuehlke, August
v. D.. Heide, John Blohm. Henry Hagen,
Peter Schroeder.
During the evening Chairman Frank
Ccrdts, of the Committee of Arrange
ments, presented to President George
Bodensick. of the society. a large hand
some oil painting. a likeness Of the Presi-
dent himself. on behalf OF the members
of THE society: President Bodensick ac-
cepted the picture in a few words.
Among the other Plattdentsch societies
present were the Hoboken Schuetzen
Corps, Sueddeutscher Vereln and Platt-
deutsher verein of Gutenberg.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
YOUNG BAPTIsTs ENTERTAIN.

The Young Mems League of the Parmly
Memorial Baptist Church gave their sixth
annual musical and literary entertainment
last night in the parlors of the church.
The entertainment was an excellent one
and was greatly appreciated BY the large
audience which was present. The pro-
gramme opened with Mr.. Herbert l..
Brown, an entertainer and humorist. The
audience was greatly unused at his fun
ny sayings. Mr.. Joseph Under. trick
pianist and accompanist was very good
and received a number of eacores.
Following Mr.. Linder came Mr.. Howard
Sheck, magician and i~llustonist. He was
very clever. h entertainment closed
with Mr.. Howard w. Durand in a musi-
cal monologue.
The object of the Young Mems League
is to cultivate sociability among young
men and in every way advance their gem
eral interests. The league meets every
room of the church where the members
indulge In games and the like.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
AM
Morfz RossntbaI,. second Recital.

Those who attended the second Rosen-
thai recital at Carnegie Hall, yesterday af-
ternoon, had q rare opportunity of hear
ing the great Beethoven Sonata in
q minor, Op. Ill. presented on the high
est plane OF artistic Interpretation. The
extraordinary technical ~intricacies Of this
master work presented no difficulties 10
such a player as Mr.. Rosenthal. He con-
ceutrated his efforts, 1T would seem, upon
bringing out the sublime conception Of
the and In this he succeeded
to . degree which establishes his place
among the great interpreters of classical
music.
Equally successful was the rendering OF
with luminousaess and grace. The Chopin
section Of the programme, Nocturne iE r
sharp, Waltz IN c sharp minor, Scherzo
IN b fiat minor, and Study La A fiat, re-
made IN similar work at the preceding
fecEtai. n point 81 tone. and IN fancsful-
mfg3 Of ornament, they were all that
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
The Set Back of weyler and Its
Effects.

There can be little doubt that General
Weyler has made a miserable failure of
his grand movement to drive Maceo out
of the Province of Pinar del Rio. There
may be some dispute as to the extent of
his collapse, but the general truth cam
not be concealed by any circumlecution of
official dispatches.
1t has been generally said that this
movement marked a crisis in the affairs
of Spain. If Weyler failed to reach and
crush the main body of the insurgents.
the chance of holding Cuba amy longer
became too slight for serious consider
alton. The next thing to be looked for
was a counter movement of Maceo and
his forces against some of the large towns
Of the island.
Yet, now that 1t has come, the check to
the Spanish commander seems to have
very little effect on the situations. In the
first place. 1T is simultaneous with a wave
of self sacrifice On the part of the Spanish
people which shows that their patriotism
and their resources are alike far from
exhausted The loan which the Govern
ment appealed for, to carry on the war.
was subscribed two and a half times over.
This is about as well as we have done
ourselves. and, when the straights of the
monarchy are considered, it shows a de-
votion not surpassed in history.
As for the military situation in Cuba
itself. it is hard to see what the rebels
have gained. except a little more prestige.
II General Weyler has not been able to
penetrate the Businesses where they Turk,
If they have been able to frarrass his rear
guard by guerrilla tactics, still he has been
able to drive AVA their cattle and burn
whatever edible material he found. and
so place them in very serious embar-
rassnent for means of subsistence. In
fact, the net result Of Weyler,s foray
may be just what he desired, since the
rebels may be obliged to abandon their
present positions for ack of supplies.
Spain is not beaten yet. The Spanish
people are accustomed to hardship and
sacrifice and their courage is at least as
great as that of the Cubans. 1t is true,
they may not win in the long run, but
they win not be apt to admit that they
have lost until the Cuban forces storm
Havana and batter down the walls Of
the Moro Castle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20


contrasts, and some melodic stiffness In
the owe movements, married the gem
eral effect.
Mr.. Rosenthal played several Of his
own composition whicn showed rather
He closed with ais Wiener Carneval,"
written on Strauss themes, which was
heard as an encore at the opening con-
cert, and which brings out his special
merits as a performer.
The audience was large and applause
was generous; The impression made by
Mr.. ~Rosenthals short New York season
L. that he stands without rival among
piano virtuosi in point of technique,
while he takes high rank as a musical
scholar and as an interpreter of the
creative conceptions of musical genius.
stevens Cadets See the ssLast Strokess
af the Lyric Theatre.
From the applause given to the play
OF the great Cuban war drama, 1.-The
boken, last night. it is easily seen that
the people of this vicinity are in SYM
pathy with the Cubans in their struggle
for liberty. The play possesses all the
elements which constitute a frst-class
melodrama and well deserves the crowded
body of the theatre were occupied by the
Stevens Cadets and drum and fife corps.
MT. Richard Stevens occupied one of the
boxes with a party of friends. The the
atre was prettily decorated with Amer
honor Of the cadets, and the boys heartily
cheered.
The play and the actors is the same as
was given in this city not long ago and
was presented in the same artistic and
CONSCIENTIOUS manner. 1t will be repeated
night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS OF AND
Dealers in Fire Hose.

Sealed proposals viii be received at the
office Of the Board of Fire Commissioners OF
Jersey City, No. 24 Bay street, on Tuesday
evening, November "a, 1896, at eight O'clock.
to furnish four thousand feet of best quality
21z-inch internal diameter Of circular, solid
woven multiply cotton rubber lined
FIRE HOSE,
as per specifications and sample on file In
the office of the Clerk of this Board.
Each bidder must submit samples of the
hose proposed to be furnished in order that
comparison may be made with that on file
in the office OF the Clerk Of the Board.
A certified check for ten per cent. OF the
amount of the bid must accompany each bid,
which will be returned to each bidder after
contract is awarded.
The accepted bidder viii be required to
furnish a bond, with two ~snreties. in the
sum of so per cent Of the amount Of his bid
for faithful performance Of contract.
Proposals must be enclosed In sealed en-
velopes and directed to the Cemmitte on
Supplies, and handed to the Clerk Of the
Board in open meeting when called for.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
or all proposals. If it considers that the
best interests of the city can be conserved by
so doing.
Chairman of COMMITTEES on Supplies.
CHARLES ESTERBROOK,
Clerk Board of Fire Commissioners.
Jersey City, November 16, 1896
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING BOOKS
and Stationery to the Public Schools Of
Jersey City, N. J.
nishing Books and Stationery TO the Public
Schools of Jersey City, N. j., for the fiscal
year beginning December /. 1896, and ending
November 80. 1897.
The contractors will be required to deliver
goods free of cost of transportation to the
various schools at such times and In such
quantities as the Committee on Books, Sta
tionery, etc. or the Board may direct, and at
the prices named in their bids. The Board
will hold bidders to that portion OF their bids
which may be accepted
The Board reserves the right to accept or
reject any bids In whole or in part.
Proposals must have the names of two free
holders. residents Of the State of New Jersey.
who win become ~sureties for the performance
of the contract.
Samples of books and stationery must be left
in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Board, High
School Building. Bay street, for the inspection
of the Committee.
A list Of the stationery to be bid for can
be had on application TO the Clerk.
Proposals, sealed and directed to the COM
mittee on Books and Stationery, must be pre-
scented at the meeting Of the Board to be held
November q. 1896.
By order of the Board of Education.
Liza LEA
WM- n. OBERGFELL.
JOIN j. KEILT,
ALVIN n. GRAFT, Clerk.
Jersey City. November IS. 1895.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
CATHOLIC CLUB EUOHRB.

There was a progressive euchre at the
Catholic Club last night. There were
twenty tables n the games were ex-
citing. The ladies to win were:-Mrs.
John DENIM, Miss Della Cahill and Mrs.
Charles Somers, they winning first, second
and third prizes respectively. The first
prize was a silver tea set, second a
chocolate set and third a silyer-backed
hair brush. The gentlemen who won
were Richard Davis and James Wayiett.
Mr.. Davis was awarded a S LIVER handled
cane and Mr.. Waylett a diamond min
Dancing followed the award OF prizes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20

Felix Morris tomorrow night at her resi-
dence. No. III Ocean avenue. Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilton and Mr.. Morris has consented
to give some of his Charming recftat.ons.
Mr.. Morris made a number of admirers
some time ago when he gave an after
noon recital for the benefit Of the Wom-
ans Exchange.
The Cosmos Club meets Monday night
at the Hotel Washington. Major Pang-
born win talk about Hawaii. Major and
Mrs. Pangborn stayed for some time in
Hawaii and are enthusiastic lovers of its
beauties.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Bergen
Reformed Church gave a luncheon yester-
day in the church. 1t was followed by
the exhibition of the Needlework Guild
Mrs. Edward Bennett gave a birthday
party" last night at her residence, Dun
can avenue. 1t was not Mrs. Benefits
birthday and 1t was not the birthday of
any of her daughters. 1t was one of
those mysterious silken bag affairs. Bags
were sent all over the city with the re-
quest that everyone fill them with the
same number of coins as their respective
ages. The money thus raised was do
mated to Christ Hospital.
So
The Defenders League of the Volunteers
of America will hold a meeting Tuesday
evening in the Bergen Reformed Church.
The local secretary of the league, Miss
Emma L. Gopsill, has sent circular letters
inviting the people of the city to attend.
The Rev. J. L.. Scudder, Colonel Pattie
Watkins-Lindsay, Major Fred Lindsay,
Captain Lucy J. Kirk and Colonel Halli-
mond of the Volunteers will address the
meeting. There win be a musical pro-
gramme as well. Miss Elizabeth Speers.
Miss Eta Anness n Master Walter
Smith will sing and Miss Ida Falkinburg
the Volunteer Army are invited to at
tend.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bradley Tanner gave
their first lat home Tuesday afternoon
at No. TIA Carteret avenue. Mrs. Tanner
was Miss Katrina Green.
:
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Hewitt Sisson, Jr.,
received their friends recently at their
new home, "Chrystelhurst," in Tenafy.
Mrs. sisson was assisted n reoa,v,ng nv
her bridesmaids Miss Alice Thrackmorton
Miss Grace Toffev Miss F,oranca uovav
Miss NAV sisson ond Mis- Ma,a prat+
They wore their bridesmaids gowns of
mink and white
-.
The New yora Karam,c AT r,,,h o,vas
a racan+ion OF +na uata Mo,aass 49,
afternoon and aven;ng and tomorrow
afternoon and evening M,S Eannv
Rowell Priestman pras;aan+ 90 +ha Tor.
sev CIV CHR Is ora ~ a. mamhar. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
FLOWER SHOW.

TIL women's auxiliary committee of
the Y NJ c. A. will give their first chrys-
anthemum and flower show at the build
ing Nos 1888 Wayne street, next Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon
at three and evenings at seven O'Clock.
They will also have a sale of useful and
fancy articles. The Waverly Orchestra
Of the Congregational church of that
name will furnish music, as will also the
orchestra of the Y. NJ. C. A. This prom
ises to be a very nice affair. as many
florists viii make displays of flowers and
the ladies are working hard for a -srccees-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20
BOILER ExPLoDEs IN AsBURY PARK
SpeciaI to the jersey Citv Ncus.

AsBURY PARK. Nov. 20. 1sss.-The
steam boiler in a -four and feed mill on
Main street exploded yesterday morning,
wreeking the engine house and seriously
The boiler. an old one, was Being fred
when it exploded. 1t was hurled in the
air a distance of fifty feet, and landed
on the trolley tracks on Main street.
forty feet from the eng ne room Van
arsdale was hrow under the fire box
by the force of the explosion, and before
he could be rescued was terribly scalded
about the face and body, and cut about
the head His injuries will prove fatal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-20

HUDSON COUNTY ORPHANS coURT-sEP-
TENDER Term, A D. 1896.
On the application of James F. Cannon, ad-
ADMINISTRATION. with will annexed. of Rachel A
Bishop, deceased.
Order TO Show Cause.
James F.. Cannon, administrators, with Will
annexed, of Rachel A. Bishop, deceased. hav-
ing exhibited TO this Court. under oath, a
just and true account Of the personal estate
and debts OF said deceased, whereby it APP
pears that the personal estate of said Rachel
A. Bishop is Insufficient to pay her debts,
and requested the aid of the Court in the
premises.
1t is ordered. that all persons interested in
the lands. tenements and real estate of said
Rachel A. Bishop. deceased, appear before the
Court. at the Court House. in Jersey City. on
the 18th day of January next. to show cause
why so much OF the said lands. tenements.
Embellishments and real estate OF the said
Rachel A. Bishop. deceased. should not 81
sold, as will be sufficient to pay her debts.
or the residue thereof, as the case may re-
quire-
Dated November IS. 1896.
BY the Court.
JAMES a. o'NEIL. Clerk. $3.50