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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
POUNDING The PINS.
Van BeTgens We're Succl sss-
full in the Local
League Games.
THE INDIVIDUAL CoNTES SITS
st. Michael's BoWlers Defeated by
st. Peters Team-Cross Conn
try Team Championship.

The Van Bergens were again success
full in both games of the Jersey City
League, and are holding their own in the
race for the second prize. The club rolled
at home last night with the Unions, and
it was only by a very narrow margin
that the club landed the honors in the
second contest. Previous to the last
three frames the Unions were in the lead,
and it looked as though the team would
go down. They pulled, together, how
ever. at the right time, and ran it out
with a run. The bowling was not up to
the usual average in either instance, and
the Vans must improve in their remaining
games If they would land the prize for
which they are on even terms with the
Doolittles. The Unions rolled poorly in
the first game, and were two pins below
the 100 mark. The Van Bergens were
two short of a 100 average, but had a
margin of just 100. Ennis was the star
of the evening, and had an average of
&c pins for the two games. His record
of 22O was the highest made in a league
contest at home this season. For Union
l.. DUKE and Mccain We're leaders. The
scores Were:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
PECULIARITIEs OF THE QUAKER.
Ladies of West side Church Gave an
Interesaing Entertainment.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the West
Side M. e. Church gave a Quaker tea,
or, more properly speaking, a generous
turkey supper, and entertainment in the
lecture room of the church last night.
There was a large attendance and every
n who partook of the excellent repast
served by the ladies went home thorough
ly satisfied.
h members of the society were all
attired in the quaint garb of the Quak-
ers. Among those who appeared in cos
tune and assisted in entertaining the
guests were:-Mesdames Nighman.
Reeder, Hitchcock, Cummings, Fletcher,
Woodward, Scott, Schultz, Everett, Cook
and Clark. After the dishes had been
cleared away everybody gathered in the
Sunday school room n listened to an
interesting address upon the manners
and customs of the 4Quakers.
IT was delivered by Mr.. William H.
a Quaker he had been reared a Quak-
er, his grandfather. with whom he lived
in his boyhood days being one of the
He went on to show that his grandfather
was the proudest man in the neighbour
hood. He prided himself that he was the
best dressed and had the finest horse Of
any man of his acquaintance. He was
so proud of his faith that he would not
enter a 'steeple house, al he called
even then he would not remove his broad
trimmed hat. Mr.. Reach told numerous
stories illustrative of the characteristics
of the sect and concluded with an exhi-
bition of the peculiar manner in which
they intone in reading the Scriptures.
The evenings entertainment concluded
piano solos by Miss Helen Church and
Miss Ethel Peckham and ~recitations by
Misses Maude Woodward, Grace Watts
and Josie Boomer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
PERLMUTTER'a FASTER OPENING.
All the Novelties Of the Season or
Exhfbitfon.

Easter opening at Perlmutter's have
for many years been events of deep inter
est in the fashionable quarters of this city.
What makes them interesting is the
exquisite taste with which the store is
spring and summer goods which are dis
played on such occasions.
The opening which commenced yesterday
surpasses anything in point of attractive
ness that has ever been he'd in the
establishment. Over one undre large
palms adorn the counters and show cases,
and the ceilings are draped in ribbons and
lowers of gorgeous eolors. A feature of
the decorations is a shower of roses which
occupies q Large space m the centre of the
building from the dome u the lower floor.
A new assortment OF fancy summer
goods IN all the latest styles is open for
inspection.
Special attention has been given to the
millinery department wh.ch is both en-
ianged and refitted. Hats in all the up-to-
date shapes and c~olorings are to be seen.
There are greens, new blues, reds,
heliotropes and numerous other predomin-
afng shades. There are evening hats,
walking hats, carriage hats, and new stage
hats with all tho latest embellishments.
Tho foliage decorations are superb. Some
~ ~ RAOSSN' In i(tAN oS<1A eA y
creations Of CarolsneReboux, Linn Faulk-
ner, Madame jesse and Madarne earlier.
A speciality has been made of children's
and misses goods which can be found in
every quality. In the glove department
there is a most varied assortment. The
gloves are kept in a handsome abine
faced with bevel edged mirrors.
The new suits and fancy Jackets in
miltOnS n kerseys, lawn waists and
children's and misses REFERS are in all
the very latest makes.
On the first floor theirs is a large display
of ladies' bicycle suits. One of the in
teresting attractions is the flower depart
ment where limitations Of almost every
flower and bud that grows are aarayed.
The entire interior of the store has been
transformed into a veritable flower gar
den.
The Easter opening VIII continue until
Saturday, and those who wish to purchase
spring and summer novelties will be we'll
repaid by visiting the store.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02

Totals...... (. 30 80 IL lass

For the first time in the history of the
National Individual Tournament a bowler
from a district beyond the Metropolis
entered in the game for the champion
ship of America. He hailed from Gosh
en-, and the knowing. ones expected that
two defeats would be charged against
him. Brill and Cinch opposed him, but
calculations went wrong as he was sue
Scessful against Brill, although defeated
by Clinch. The latter won twice. Score=
FIRST SERIES-FIRST GAME.
Brill 800. 8 20 40 s. s. "a III 100 14s f5S
Clinch Is 81 SIS ga IS 50 100 100 14O 157
Strikes-Brilll, /; Clinch, 1. Spares
Brill. 6; Clinch. 6.
SECOND GAME.
Brill ]. ..1s So IS IS IS III 1876 ISIS TIA 1s3
Clinch 20 90 50 s. 10s 126 146 1es 1856 2os
strikes.Brill, 3; Clinch, 5. Spares
THIRD GAME.
Brill I. /. ....19 30 So Is 96 los 125 142 159 179
Clinch !. .......16 "a "a So 20 1c0 129 149 1863 1879
Strikes-Brill 2; Clinch, 5. Spares-Brill,
FOURTH GAME.
Brill ......20 81 46 rs IS lis 1856 152 1919
Clinch :. ]. .....27 81 Sc IS "a 1902 Ill 131 161 1883
Strikes-Brin, 4; Clinch, 8. Spares-BrilI.
A; Clinch. 5.
Averages per Game-Brill, 174A Clinch,
1879. Umpire-M. Wallaoh. scorer
Samuel Walter.
SECOND SERIES-FIRST GAME.
Howell 20 40 50 50 100 12o 1877 146 1865 1888
strikes-Howell,, 4; Brill, 8. Spares
SECOND GAME.
Howell :. . ali 36 So % 1902 121 1870 1879 1853 III
Brill ... 8 rs IS GA 81 104 122 1879 15S 167
Strikes-HowelI 2; Brill. l. Spares
THIRD GAME.
Howell !. !. ....17 81 81 II 81 112 121 1d9 1853 III
3Rrill 20 40 ~ 70 81 1n0 1on fia 100 ion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
CORPORAIION NOTICE
NOTICE TO

-
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners on
Monday, April ~, 1887, at W O'Clock Ms
in the Assembly Chamber of the City Hall
for the
IMPROVEMENT OF AvENU q.
from the south side of Brown place to the
south side of Gator avenue.
said ID infringement nragsssens If g Ssa De maze 81 Of S0f he Laws
OF 1895. and in accordance with specifications
on file in the office of the Clerk Of said
Blank forms of bid and agreement OF sure
ties must be obtained at the Office OF fns
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About LOCO cubic yards of earth excavations
About SO cubic yards of rock excavation.
About 1000 cubic yards of earth filling.
About 40 cubic yards OF sand or gravel MI"
About 1900 square yards of Belgian paw
About $500 lineal feet Of curb stone. !.
About 500 square feet of bridge stone. 9l4
About 1880 square feet OF Tagging. 4
About 200 square yards of repaving.
About 400 lineal fest of reset curb stone.
About 1000 square feet of relaid bridge stones
About 1000 square feet of relaid Tagging.
About 10 receiving basin heads TO be reset
About 15 manhole heads TO be reset.
About 200 square yards of macadam pave
Belgian block on street north of Danfortfi
avenue will be removed by ownersl
Time allowed for the completion Of the work.
as working days.
TIE making OF the above Improvement and
award of the contract therefor will be sub
iect to the remonstrance of the owners of the,
property liable to more than one-half the as+
| sessment therefor. on the basis OF prelimiA
i nary sketch.
Proposals must be enclosed In sealed en-
yelopes, endorsed Proposals for improve
ment of Avenue E." directed to 1.-The
Clerk Of the Board and handed to that
officer in open meeting when called for in the
order Of business relating to sealed proposals..
No City official will be accepted as surety.
nor will a substitution of sureties be allowed.
The Board may. under the provisions OF the
Act above cited, exercise its right to reject
any or all proposals.
The attention Of bidders Ia especially called
to Section I. Chapter 1874 of the Laws OF 1891.
under the terms whereof no contract shall be
binding upon the city. or become effective or
| operative until the bondsmen of5ered by the
contractor have been approved as to sufi-
cheney by this Board and as to form by the
CORPORATION Counsel, the President OF this
Board having the power to examine the pro-
posed bondsmen under oath.
BY order of the Board Of Street and Water
GEO. T. BoUToN.
Clerk
Dated Jersey City, April 2. 1887.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
80. -. ......lb 10 N
SEGnNn AME-u


ST. Peters Lyceum had it's revenge last
night when it won the second game from
the st. MichaeFs Lyceum, which was
rolled on Mullel's alleys. Two weeks
ago the st. Michaefs bowlerS entertained
st. Peters in a similar manner but now
that the compliment has been returned
the honors are even, and the clubs must
decide the championship in an extra
contest on a neutral alley. Some excit-
ing work was one and the result vas
more in doubt than at the previous meet
ing, when st. MichaelS powled over 1.700.
The st. Peters team beat the average
mark last night. and won by the close
margin of 33 pins. Ward and Welsh
rolled the highest records and for st.
Michaels Jack Gray was the leader. At
ter the match the visitors were dined and
well entertained. Score-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Dated Jersey City, April 2,


The annua election of officers OF the
Hudson County Wheelmen will be held
this evening. Some plan will probably be
arranged for the removal of the club
from their present quarters on Belmont
avenue, the lease having been given up.
date with another organization, but this
will be strongly opposed this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02

The Atlantic Boat Club, Of Hoboken, held
a well attended meeting last night at the
clubhouse, foot Of Fourth street.
Rudolph DINNERS, H. D. Deike and H.
Bauer were elected to membership and
two more applications We're received.
The members are making hasty prepara-
ions for the boating season and have a
number OF cruises planned for the sum
mer moE 1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02


Tomorrow afternoon the championship
cross-country team race will be held at
Morris Park under the auspices of the
stronges athletes in this vicinity are
entered. There will be eight teams and
the interest is unusually great. Several
practice spins ave been held over the
ours and fast time is expected. The dis
lance Will be about seven miles. The
New Jersey Athletic Club of Bergen Point
has its swiftest runners under the cap
fancy of Erne Hjertberg the steeple chase
champion, who is backed to finish first
in the event tomorrow. Walter Nipple, of
this city, the i-nterscholastic champion half
miller will run as a member of the New
York A. C.. team. The entries are
New York Athletic Club-George w.
Orton, captain; Walter s. Nipple, W. A.
de Podesta> J.. F. Cregans f. Du Puy
yeiller. Theodore G. McGirr, Alexander
Grant, w. 7. Laing, E. J. Keane, E. C.
Carter.
Rodgers, E. A. Yungel, ]. Rumpf. captain;
NJ. j. Muiholland, H. Grey, A. H.. Abels,
A. H. Walsh.
Pastime Athletd Club. B. Finnamore.
j. G. Lynch, 7. O'Connor, M. j. Donovan,
2. EstoppeyAJr, ]. J. McDermott, H. D.
Eggleston, &aE. Enright, P. ]. MeNabb,
w. French,N
Star Athletic CaubeR. Kennedy, John
Mason, A Ewers, James Moran, G.. Fitz-
gerald, John Dean, G. Ewers, J. Flanagan,
W. Dewane.
New West Side Athletic Club-Mschael
Regain, John Greer, John Layer, Peter
Rafferty,, James j. Delaney, Patrick
Mackey, j. T. Maddox. M. J. Mccarthy.
Frederick C. Brennes H. -Obertubbesing,
captain.
Huguenot Athletic Club, of New Rochelle
&C. Uplngtons captain; /. Clark, j.
Burgess, H. Roberts, j. Hewes, P. Pop
perlen, J. Connolly, E. P. Hewes, c.
Herrfck.
New Jersey Athletic Club. G. Ray
mond, S. A. Park, J. ]. Burke, r.
Campbell, w. Kunkle, +. II. Christensen,
q. Whitlach, E. w. Hjertberg. captain.
Knickerbocker Athletic Cubic. G. Hol-
lander, captain; J.. j. Storms, Jr., w. W
Ligghtthipe, C. H. Herche, B. J.. Kinney, ].
NJ. Kinney, w. E. Gray, E. w. Bedford,
NJ. J. Waters, A. R. Tomlinson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Renting. Victors, 500 Installments
FentOns, 500


Clinch, 1914; Howell, ISL. Umpire-F.
Gerdes. -Scorer-Sampel Walter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
SHOTS ON the Range.

The Miller Rifle Club in practice We'd
nesday night plugged the targets for
these totals
G. Bischoff, $50; Vanderheyden, 224; T.
Dewey. 221; Blake, 22S; Meyns, 23S; Knei-
sci, 1893; M~essenkopf, 234; Miller. 233, Beck
er, 23U; Whitlock, 22S; Nelson, 206; J. Bis
choff, 22T; Rogers, 217.
Several high figures were made in the
medal competition by member of the
Schlicht Rifle Gu in North Hudson at
the last meeting, in which the standard
bearer was most prominent. Scores
w. Aufderheide, 233; George Lautenber-
ger. 232; J. Miller, 22S; George Schlicht.
245; Captain Alderman. 233; Aug. Tribout,
215; f.. Kull, ga: ]. Dedrick, ga; Charles
Greyer, 235; George Dorr, 23S; C. Sch1icht,
227; Adolph Ahles, $40: George Weckes-
ser, 208, M. Mascart, EOS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Last nights pool Games.

The amateur pool tournament was
continued last night on the tables at
Whites. Monitor pool room, and another
big crowd was present. The audience
was disappointed, however, as the playing
was not up to the average, Hayden and
Pee outclassing their opponents easily. In
the first game Hayden vandervort
played, but the latter was unable to do
much with the cue, and was beaten eas-
iiy. In the meeting with Stevenson, Pee
checked off the balls very rapidly and
won by % balls. Score
FIRST GAME.
Vandervort.... ...... z I'll Is Is 90 % 80
Hayden ....-... ......12 % "a AZ 81 62 So "a rs
SECOND GAME.
Stevenson ........ 5 9 u 16 "a 50 30 As 50
Pee. -. ~. -. s II q 81 43 AZ So So 6S 10
The matches scheduled for this even
ing are. Smith VS.. Egan n Kirde VS..
Schwab.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Women Especially Invited

Bernstein & Go. invite women at their stores to see themost
beautiful styles in Boys and Children's Clothing Jersey City
has ever NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~Bows-Fancy
Ties and Shoes to correspond-Too early to buy them should
all you will without buying.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Fine Clothing

Certainly better than ever-this, our pet Dept filed up
brimful with the newest of the very latest--Beaaty Suits
for little Boys. sizes 3 to I, either q or 3 p-ieces-Sailor Vest
Suits, MILDLY Suits or fancy fronts-Big exhibit of Suits for
Boys, g to Is years of age-prices right, i. 90 to IL. Co.,
-Hats-Shoes-Shirt Waists-Fauntleroy Blouses and Ties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02

Gibson's best girl, although only a
month old, is setting the styles for young
ladies of her age. She wears sailor coll
lars to her elbows and hats that are mar
wells in size. She should be called kate
Greenaway' Gibson, for her father has
studied Kate Greenaway styles In design
ing her little garments. All of young
Miss Gibson's dresses are made by hand.
Around the neck there is a tiny cord and
the very softest ruffle of the finest muslin.
The skirts of the babyss dresses are four
feet long, coming almost to the bottom
of the long apron which the nurse wears.
When Miss Gibson goes out she wears
an exaggerated bonnet with an immense
crown and a double ruche round the
face. The bonnet Is made entirely of
French muslin. Her dresses are all trim
med alike. with hand embroidery around
the hem. Much of the handiwork comes
from the Virginia friends Of Mrs. Glib
son., who have Etvised the old-fashioned
art Of needlewq Tor this raueh-heralded
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Dated Jersey city, April 2.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-02
Tficof Knee Pants, soc.

In addition to the many beautiful Boys Spring Suits we've
called your attention to this week, we place on sale Tomor-
row morning, $500 pair Of plain, blue Tricot Knee Pants,
sizes 4 to 15-all are made with Patent Elastic Waistband.
and are in every particular known to you as the usual One
Dollar Grade-Sale Friday All Day
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Personal Mention,

Capt. A. T. Bliss of Saginaw, Mich, for
merly representative of the eighth con-
gressional district of Michigan, is the guest
of Captain A. j. Edison. ~ n street north
west, accompanied by Mrs. Bliss
Edward A. Walton of Newark, n. j., is
a guest of Mr.. Hin of 4 IL street
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. V. Richards of $3.50 14th
street northwest are entertaining during
inaugural week Mrs. r. r. Minturn, wife
of the superintendent OF the Chicago, Mil
waukee railroad. Green bay, Wis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richie of Coshocton, Ohio: Mrs. l.. Y.
Hulse of New York, and Miss Lizzie Nickel
of Baltimore. Md.
Grand Master of knights Templar of the
United States w. La Rue Thomas and
Mrs Thomas, who have lately come to
Washington to permanently reside, are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar w. White
l223 Yale street. Columbia Heights.
Mrs. d. r. Clendennin, the widow of Col
D. r. Clendennin, L. S. A. is in the city,
the guest of the family of Maj ]. NJ. Will
liams, u. S. A, retired. at No. 1873 7 street
northwest. Col. Clendennin was one of the
military commission who tried the noted
Suratt conspirators. and was well known in
this city in those perilous times. She will
return to her home at Oneida, H., on the
Sth instant.
Frank A. Weaver of New London, Conn
Is spending inauguration week in this city
Col. F. K. Denton of Denver is in this
city for a short time on his way to London
Mrs Mel C. Davis of Dubuque, Iowa, is
stopping at 2242 18th street northwest.
Mr.. David c. Bangs. clerk of the federal
building. KaI sas City. Mo-. is in the city.
Prof. Henry C. Cameron. one of the
senior members of the faculty of Princeton
University. Is in town, having come on for
the inaugural ceremonies. 1t was the fif-
teenth consecutive Inauguration that Prof
Cameron has attended.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales regular call O'Clock wasngton
Gas. - AT 4ila After call-rneumatic Gun Car
District of Columbia Bonds. 20 year fund 5s la;
bid 3esear fund is gold. 10 hid. Water siosk
currency. 1llks bid. 3s5s, funding. currency loa
lI2 bid, ll6ls asked. Belt Il. II. is. 80 hid. -
Columbia T. L 20 Ss iiss, bid Wash S.u Gas as do .sA, Gs
series A, ll3 bid Wash. Gas Co. g., series r.
satry M S and %T Trust ad a. p' io Tel % .o2 G Mark. %
hst lst 6s I lgs hid % wash MARKET E 2 Go imp d. i.i
Han kss IS, ioi bid Wa Wash Ss Light Si ' iafanffy s' is
ss @ aIse R.%k bank 81 e. Gf Sa 5
2lo asked. Metropolitan. ~, bid. $40 asked Cen
trail. 2d2 bid. Farmers and Mechanics, 10 hid
I26 bid. Capital lao bid iso asked. West End.
1851 hid. IN asked; Lincoln. ios bid. lo5 asked
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies iional Safe
Deposit and Trust. 1i2 hid. lis asked. Wash.
Loan and Trust. IlDa. bid, i2i asked. Amer Sc
curity and Trust. 14l bid, 145 asked. Wash. safe
Itailroaa s,oeks:-capital Traction. 50 hid; %
asked. Metropolitan. lV3 bid, Ill asked. Coinm-
Gas and Electric Light stoeks.-wash, Gas. ~
- Insurance stocEs,-Firemen's, 20 bid. Franklin
German; American, iss lid, 2i6 asked @ 'S Sstie@ai @
bid. 6l4 asked. Lincoln. sla bh, 8 asked. Com
mercial. AZ. bid. 81. asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title. "a
bid. 101 asked. Columbia Title. bid. q asked.
Washington Title, O asked. District Title. s
asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylvania. Is bid. 80 asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac SO bid. 60 asked Amcrl-
can Gaphophone. s,s bid. 9k asked. American
Graphophone. preferred. 9,s bid II asked. Pneu-
MISCELLANEOUS Stocks. - Mcrgentfaler Linotype
1241a bid, 1851 asked Lanston Monotype. 1is hid
n asked, Washinrton Market. 10 bid. Great
Falls lee l25 asked.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
General Feeling, Of Satisfaction in Regard to
tt Expressions Among Senators.
Mr. Mcmillan Say. It i. an Able Dec
lnration az nfhe President's Atti-
tude in public aue.tions.

Senator Mcmillan, speaking Of President
McKinley's inaugural address yesterday
said:
Il have read the address with care, and
am greatly pleased with 1t. 1t Is an able
declaration of Mr.. McKinley's attitude on
public questions 1 like his utterances on
finance, the tariff and our foreign rela-
TONS
disposition to commend in strong terms
the ideas given in Mr. McKinley's inaug-
ural address.
There was some disappointment on the
part Of the extremists on the subject Of
Cuba over the failure Of the President to
say more on the propriety Of this govern
ment taking measures for ending war In
Cuba. but those whose course on the Cuban
question has been more conservative de-
clare that the Presidents declaration that
American citizens would receive the full
protection which their citizenship war
ranted was a truly American position for
him to occupy, and they declare that the
new administration will not be found
wanting in the protection Of American IN
terests In Cuba. though 1t will not do any
thing to precipitate a war with Cuba
Mr.. Mckinley's views on the financial
question also meet the hearty approval of
the sound money" men in Congress. They
say his words on that subject places at
rest all doubt about what his acts will be
regarding any tendency toward the free
and unlimited coinage of silver, and they
think the silver men will have nol,e of that
sympathy which some of them expressed
during the campaign, from the President
on the subject of free coinage.
No one shows any surprise at what the
President had to say about the tariff. They
say he only declared what were recognized
as his firm convictions.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
HE LAY DOWN ON THE TRACK.
A Maryland Soldier Boy Teaches o
GriPmaR q Lesson.

An amusing incident, yet one that showed
great Eerve on the part of one of the 4th
Maryland Regiment boys, occurred this
morning at 7th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. The 4th Regiment left their head
quarters for the Pennsylvania depot and
instead of going to 9th street, the officer in
command decided to turn the regiment
through 9TH, around into B street. The
first company of the regiment had hardly
crossed the tracks of the 9Th street cable
line before a car approached. One of the
men left the line and in . quiet. dignified
manner asked the gripmaa to hold up for
q moment until the regiment could pass
The gripman promptly and gruffiy refused
The soldier proceeded to the front of the
car and stretched himself out at full
length on the track in front of it, and laid
there patiently all the while the regiment
was moving. The gripman pulled the lever
into position, in moment the car had
moved to where the nervy young soldier
was lying on the track. The fender touched
him. and the car kept moving. showing the
PROSTATE man before it for some feet The
motorman then seeing the determination of
the young soldier to remain where he was
stopped the car. AS the last platoon of the
regiment crossed the track, the man got up
from the track, touched his hat to the grip
man. said Thank YOU" and hastened to
the head of the column, to join his COM
mand. The crowd on the corner went wild
with enthusiasm at this exhibition of nerve
and determination, and they cheered him
Justify as he arose to his feet.