New-York tribune., 1896-01-02
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWNS.
JERSEY CITY.

| One hundred newsboys enjoyed New Years din
ner yesterday at the Whittier House. The feast
was provided by Sheffield Phelps. Editor OF The
Evening Journal" James Luby Editor Of The
| News" Major u. X. Pangborn. A. j. Post d.
| Mary F. De Hart, Miss r. Doremus. Miss Cornelia
Bradford superintendent OF the Whittier House and
| the Bergen School for Girls. The Rev John L..
Scudder delivered address in which he told
many amusing anecdotes and also impaired some
excellent advice which the boys promised to heed
| A necktie was presented to each boy.
| Henry Hornung nineteen years old. of Commun-
paw and Randolph aves., reported to the police yes
terday that he had thrilling experience while re-
turning home along Grand-st. at o'clock In the
morning. He alleged that he was attacked by three
negro footpads near Pacfc-ave. They rihed his
| pockets but found nothing of value. He was again
! set upon. he said near his home by two negroes
and received cut on the head. The thieves
searched his empty pockets. The police have shown
no disposition to search for the footpads.
Burglars visited the apartments of Henry Warren
in the fiat No. 219 Passac-ave. early yesterday ana
stole wearing apparel valued at 800
| John Peterson of No I42 Philips-ave.. was awak-
ened at O'Clock yesterday morning by pecuiiar
noise. He made investigation and found the
| feless body of his nineteen year-old brother,
| Claus lying the floor of the front room Ihe
| youth had been with convvial companions
The electric lights turned on last night along
the new boulevard for the first time. The road has
been In darkness since work was begun on ts
construction and 1t has been consequently 'avor-
| ite spot for the raids of burglars.
The transfer of sergeants and patrolmen recently
| ordered by the Police Commissioners went into ell
| feet yesterday. One-half the force OF sergeahts
| were moved from precinct to another
The Young Mems Christian Association had open
| house yesterday. The callers were numerous.
A defective fine caused fire yesterday afternoon
In the three-story frame apartment-house. No l26
| St Pauls-ave owned by Daniel McKane. The
dwelling adjoining. owned by Dennis Mullins. Ihey
not extinguished unit! the belongings or the
six families had either been damaged By fire or
water The loss Is estimated at $l.JOO
Simon Connors of No. l6t Morgan-st.. entered the
saloon of Charles OFee. No 1876 Henderson-st, last
night and was badly beaten about the head Inc
tain whether the saoonkeeper or Michael kiiIoy,
OF No. II Summit-ave.. was his assaiant OFee
assa ut and battery. Both denied having struck
| Conhers. blackjack was found on the saloon
keeper.
Michael Reddy. Of No ca Henry-st was driving
along Newark-ave. late Tuesday night when his
horse took fright and became unmanageabe. II
into the house OF John Gallagher. a grocer. and
breast Of Gallagher's horse, nficting wound ten
| inches deep.
The window Of Michael McNe'lrs saloon. No. COZ
minutes after midnight 1t IS supposed that some
reckless person, In celebrating the advent Of the
New Year used a revolver loaded with ball car
| ,ridges.
The last fire OF the old year was caused by
Christmas tree in the house Of Rudolph eurgemann IN,
candIe. which werc lirbted as rhe vear expire2
The flame OF the candle lgnted the branches which
had become dry. The damage was slight.
Several social clubs Will observe Ladies' Day and
keep open house. The Mclaughlin Association
and the Greenwood Club will have entertainments
this evening and supper will be served.