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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
EXCELLENT CONCERT In H0BoKEE
The NJ. G. ". Lyra Society Entertalns
Its Friends Win Music.

An enjoyable concert and reception was
given by the M. G. v. Lyra Society, last
night, at Quartette Club Hall, Hoboken.
The concert was extremely well present.
ed and surpassed anything given by the
members in many years. 1t opened with
an overture by H. EngeI's orchestra.
Solos were sung by Miss Elise westhoff,
Walter Wirths and Miss G.. Jordan. Kari
Maurer gave a cornet solo and Alfred
Kreisel performed on the violin. Choruses
were sung by members of the society n
the Horn Quartette favored with a num-
Der of selections. The reception followed
the concert. Some of those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Volk, Edward Gate
CAST, Miss Gategast, R. F. Duis, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Berg, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Will
Zig, John Duhrkopp, President and Mrs.
F. Becker, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartz,
Fire Commissioner F. w. Bender, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Bieling, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Schroeder, Adolph A. Lankering, A.
Gressard, w. A. J. Riemann, August
Schroeder, Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Dehmke,
c. Magnus, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Fuchs, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Berri, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Schroe-
der, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jung, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius Holm, MIR. and Mrs. Peter
Hopf, A. Dehmke, Mr.. n Mrs. C. Frad-
niger, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Numerkel, Mr..
and Mrs. A Kreise1, A. Hoppe, C. Her
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bartel and J.
Wisloh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
A GREAT BOULEVARD DAY.
Pedestrians, Drivers and Rfcyclfsts
Enjoy the Sunshine

Yesterday was an ideal day for wheel
ing, and the thousands of bicyclists that
crowded the Boulevard and other roads in
this vicinity showed that the sport is
losing none of its popularity. There. is
only one drawback to wheeling on the
Boulevard and that is the countless num-
Der of small stones that are scattered
along the roadway, which make it very
dangerous for bicyclists.
The number of carriages that were out
yesterday was by far the creates ever
seen on the Boulevard. Pedestrians were
also out in large numbers and the
bridges and other points of interest along
the road were rowded all day long
with women and children ENJOYING the
beautiful weather.
There was the usual number of spills
yesterday,ebut only one resulting serious
ly.s While Alfred Toperlein, 81 Years old
a grocer living at Essex and Greene
streets. was riding along the Boulevard
yesterday afternoon, his wheel slipped al
the corner of Bidwell avenue. and he
was thrown heavily to the ground. dislo-
eating his shoulder. He began to bleed
from the nose and mouth and the doc
tors think he is hurt Internally. He was
removed to his home, and at a late hour
last evening he was considered to be IN
q very serious condition. The usual num-
Der of clubs were out in larger number
than ever, and the multitude of delega-
tons that came from surrounding towns
show that the road is one of the most
popular in the country. :
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

A number of prisoners were to be ar
raigned in the United States District
Court at Trenton this morning. for
various crimes ranging from misuse Of
the mails to counterfeiting. Al
most all of them viii plead not guilty.
and a considerable number of them, fail
ing to get bail, win have to be locked up
to await trial.
Monstrous as It may seem, these people
eanaot b tried until August Owing to.
the ~atrocious misconduct of the last
Congress and h present one. there are
no funds available for the expenses of
the United States courts, and nc present
prospect of procuring any. None of the
trials can b. held this term, because
there is no none for the purpose. and
none can b had unit the new fiscal year
begins.
To effect a show of econom the last
Congress appropriated far less money
for the court than was certain to be
needed. The present vile body has been
too busy building UP a tariff infamy to
AFFORD relief. Meantime. unfortunate men
all over the country, some of whom are
innocent, some only a little bit guilty,
are condemned to rot in prisons awaiting
trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
MONDAY. MAY II. 1897.
This paper is Democratic in principles
and Is independent in its raeus on all local
questions.
The Imprisonmens Of Chapma

The imprisonment OF Chapman.
The Chapman case is a beautiful proof
Of the idfocy of the recent legislative
methods. Congress recently passed a
law that thenceforward. business honor,
hdelity between man and man. the ordin-
airy precepts of decency should no longer
prevail in the United States. and that be-
trayal of confidence. informing and tale
bearing should be the law of the land.
To enforce this code OF blackguardism.
q new statutory crime was invented. that
of refusing to testify before a committee
OF Congress, and a penalty of imprison-
ment was established for it. Chapman is
the first victim. and he goes to prison to-
day to stay some months. as a martyr
in the cause of manliness and business
fidelity.
The boomerang character of such legis-
Iation is well shown by the general atti-
tude towards Chapman. So far from any
stigma attaching to him. he has the adj
miration, more or less freely expressed of
every ordinarily decent man, n the
brief personal inconvenience which he
VIII undergo viii be more than paid for by
the enormous advertisement to his bust
ness. People who want to find a trust
worthy agent. will be apt to turn their
eyes to Chapman as one who has demon
strated his honorable character. his re-
gard for business fidelity even at the
cost of personal suffering.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
WILL DECORATE HIS GRAVE.

Thu society Of the Sixth Corps, Army of
the Potomac, held a committee meeting
at Taylor's Hotel on Saturday afternoon
to arrange for the decoration of the grave
of Major-General John Sedgurck al West
Cornell, Conn.,, on Decoration Day, and
to place on his monument a bronze Greek
cross, the emblem of the Sixth Corps,
which was ordered by the society at a re-
cent meeting. The MEMBERS of the FAM
lily of General Sedgurck and the Grand
Army post viii be at the cemetery to re-
ceive the visitors. Among those present
at the meeting NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NJ.
II. McMahon. Lieutenant Usher Captain
George b. Fielder. Colonel Truesdale and
Mr.. James H. love. The committee IN
vited all m of the society to as
sIst in the ceremonies on Decoration Day:
Will leave the Grand Central de-
|pot at six P. NJ. on Sunday, May 80. and
AT : a, A.. on Monday, May 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
CUT BY HIS NEW ACQUAINTANCE

While James Keough, a boilermaker of
No. 81 Adams street. Hoboken, was on
his way home early yesterday morning
he was accosted by a man at Ferry street
and Park avenue. Although Keough did
not know the mans name he invited him
to a saloon to lave a drink. After they
an argument arose, and Keough chal-
lenged his new friend to a fight. The
latter accepted the challenge, and taking
a knife from his pocket he stabbed
Keough in the neck INJECTING a deep
wound. The man then made his escape.
Keough had his wound dressed at Po-
lice Headquarters and went home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

SUNDAY BALL GAMES
Patrons Of the Sport Had
Much to Interest Them
Yesterday.
HoBoKEN's FIRST DEFEAT
Arlingtons Won from Brigh ton
Johnstown Won in the Ninth
Local Athletes Won Henors.
HoBoKEN'S FIRST DEFEAT

Erratic playing and their inability to
hit the ball cost the Hobokens their first
defeat yesterday In the game on the St.
george Cricket Grounds in Hoboken with
the EiiZabeths of the New Jersey League.
The meeting between these teams had
been anticipated for several weeks and
the crowd was the largest that has been
at q game in Hoboken this season. Tho
Hobokens have been playing fast ball
this season, but their exhibition yester-
day was the opposite. They were short
the services of Cronin, their old pitcher,
who has signed with the Maine State
League, and Jack Dunn. who is under
contract with the Brooklyns, pitched in
his stead, but not with the same effect.
Dunn was hit hard at times and the
Elizabeths showed far better fielding
than the home team. Miron pitched for
them and he had the Hobokens guessing.
In a game three weeks ago he pitched
against the Hobokens for Brighton and
the Hobokens hit him hard and ran up
a big score. Yesterday he had a better
team back of him, which gave him cour-
age and he pitched a wonderfully strong
game, keeping the hits down at the most
opportune time. Neither team scored in
the first inning. Hoboken started the
second with a run. Votteler struck out.
Smith was put out at first and Burke
raped out a nice three-base hit TO
centre. Dunn mad a hit and Burke
scored, Dunn being forced at second by
Bassford's hit. The Elizabeths were more
successful. Cooke made a hit to MUIR
ray, who ielded it slow and Cooke was
safe. Steelman made a two Dagger and
Cooke ran to third. Bishop singled n
Cooke scored. Miron made a hit, bring
ing in Steelman. Lotus went out at
first. Bradley got his base on balls and
Toboldt hit to right field. scoring, bring
ing in Bishop. Bradley was put out at
home and Martin struck out. Hoboken
was shut out in the third, but Elizabeth
made two runs. Hoboken scored twice
in the fourth, which was duplicated by
Elizabeth. In the next three innings the
teams drew blanks. In the eighth, with
one man out, the Hobokens batted out
four runs, tieing the score, aided by some
poor fielding on the part of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, however. filled the bases. To-
boldt struck out and Martin made a hit
to Dunn, who threw to Burke, cutting
Miron off at the plate. Burke threw 10
Votteler to head off Martin at first,
which would have shut off the runs, but
the runner jumped in the air and the
ball hitting him rolled in the crowd and
ing he did not see the interference on the
part of Martin. This gave the Elizabeths
the victory, as Hoboken was shut out in
the ninth Srora.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
WONDERFUL rEATs OF STRENGTH
Heboken Turn verefn Gives an Ex.
hfbftlou.

The Hoboken Turn verein gave a gym
nastic exhibition at the Lyric Theatre,
last night, before a large audience. The
programme was carried OF by the mem
bers of the society and included exercises
in pole climbing, parallel bars, long
wand, ~dumbbells, pyramids, heavy
weight lifting. horizontal bars, club
swinging and all-around gymnastics. A
flower dance. which received much ap-
plause. was performed by thirty-two girls.
A short tableaux was also presented.
Rolando, who is said to be the strongest
man. gave an exhibition Of his strength,
which was greatly appreciated. The ex-
ercises were directed by Prof. Magnus F.
Winter.
The officers of the society Area. Mat
thiessen, chairman; H. Moerlaender, sec
rotary; F. F. Schmidt, treasurer; +.
Bauer, William Wild, H. H. Dierksen, H.
WOerner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
THREW A LIGHTED LAMP.

Tony Rice, Of No. al Eighth street,
was committed by Justice Potts this
morning for atrociously assaulting Felix
Lolinski of the same address.
Shortly after midnight Policeman Len
non was passing No. 141 Eighth street,
which is a Polish clearinghouse, when
Lolinski dashed out yelling murder. Len
non stopped him and learned that while
quarreling over a game of cards Rice had
thrown a lighted oil lamp at him.
Lolinski's head was badly cut and his
clothes were covered with oil. Fortunate
ly for Lolinski the lamp did not explode.
station to have his wounds dressed.
Rice was arrested. He admitted hav-
ing thrown the lamp, claiming that Lo-
linski had cheated. Rice was released on
$500 bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
REV. ARNBY B1DDLE's TRIP.

The Rev. Arney Biddle, pastor of the
Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church,
Church, left this morning for Monmouth,
Illinois, to attend the convention of the
Missionary Society of the United Presby-
terrain Churches in the United States.
Monmouth is the home of Mr. Biddle's
parents. His father is Dr.. Biddle, one of
the most influential men In the town. Mr..
Biddle will combine business and pleasure.
will remain in Monmouth with his
parents, whom he has not seen in four
years, the balance Of the week, and will
then go to the General Assembly, which
will be held at Rock Island.
He will return to Monmouth in time to
atten the celebration ceremonies of the
new auditorium OF Monmouth College.
He will be absent In all a little over two
weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
MASONIC FUNERAL IN GREENvILLE

Thomas Viewers, late of Arcturus
Lodge, No. 274. F. & A. M. of New York
City. was honored yesterday afternoon in
New York Bay Cemetery with Masonic
honors and a large crowd witnessed the
solemn and beautiful services conducted
by w. NJ. /. S. Titlar. assisted by w.
Bro. Stevens, Chaplain. and Bro. j. j.
Becker. w. Bro. Chamberlain of Bay
onne lodge, was present with a large
delegation from Bayonne, and there was
also present members of the Sons of st.
George.
All the arrangements of the funeral
were officially carried out by Undertaken
r. +. Routh and the floral ributes by
Geo. Kruse were magnificent. Police
Captain McKaig was on the ground and
rendered good service in handling the
crowds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
FROM A FOURTH STORY WINDOW
Baby Aste Horribly Mangled by Her
Fall.

Little Emma Aste, the ffteen-months
old child of Georgia Aste, fell from a
fourth-story window at her home, No. 227
Madison street, Hoboken, on Saturday
evening and was killed. Her mother left
her sitting on a chair near an open
n while she was working in another
room. The child crawled up IN the win
dow sill and toppled out.
Her mangled body was found in the
yard below. There were still some signs
Of life when she was picked up, and she
was hurried to st. Mary's Hospital in the
ambulance, but died a few minutes after
arriving, there. Mrs. Catharine Aste, the
mother of the infant, went into convul-
sions when she was informed of her
child's death and it was some time before
DR.. Simon succeeded In revfving her.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
SEN


Iohn " Isham's "Octoroons," a COM
many of the best talent of their race, will
be at tne Bon Ton all this week with a
urosramme OF such excellence as to In
vite every man. woman and child to wit
ness and listen. AS a matinee entertain
ment. It cannot be excelied, for every
feature is such as n child may witness
without disapproval of q careful parent.
The vocal selections during
the openine skit, THE Blackville Derby
are Of q humorous style n everything
is one Jingle Of gayety. Inose VINO
rsvel Ia the grand music OF nign opera
ana great 6oods Of delight in the close.
when selecffon1 from such gems as
HCavaiIeria R~usticana" .Tinafore..
Robin Hood .Erminie" Tar and
ii q manner beyond criticism.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
salvador stakes won by Capt. Money
Games on ,he Wlcket.

Saturday afternoon a number of inter-
esting contests were decided on the
wickets in this vicinity. On the ground
of the Staten Island Cricket Club, at
Livingston, the home team was saved
from a defeat by the New Jersey Athletic
Club of Bergen Point, through darkness.
The New Jerseys made a stand for 294
N before being retired, and the Island
ers lost four wickets for % runs, when
game was called.
The contest between the Paterson and
New York Cricket Clubs, at Paterson, re-
suited in a victory for the former by 63
runs to 81.
Roseville was beaten Saturday by the
Manhattans, at Prospect Park, by a score
of Is to 45
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
PUGILIsT COMMITS B1GAMY,

Frank Leon, a lightweight pugilist, was
locked up at Hoboken Police Head
quarters this morning charged with hav-
ing two wives. His arrest was mada
on complaint of Annie Leon, wife No. /,
who lives at No. 6S Jefferson street. Leon
was married to Annie about five years
age, and at n time was arrested for
sup
According to Annie's statement in hen
complaint, he also married Efie Herr
man. of No. 50 Franklin street, New
York, on November 16. last year, under
Leon is not living with either of his
wives at present. He was held for ex<
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
DIED IN A CHAIR.

Mrs. Elizabeth Capell, so years old, of
156 Newark street, Hoboken, died sud
denly yesterday afteroon, while sitting in
a chair at her home. She had been read
ing a newspaper. Her son who was in an
adjoining room tried to arouse her, but
being unable to do so he summoned DR..
Simon. When the physician arrived he
pronounced Mrs. Capell dead. Mrs. Capell
has been suffering for some time with
heart disease.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record 4 circulation Of books for
homo reading for the week ending May
Is. 1881, was as foliows1eneral Works,
So: Philosophy. Il; Religion. 110; Sociology,
198: Philology. 8; Natural Science, As;
Useful Arts, 80: Fine Arts, III; Literature
zsz. Efefion. 400; Juvenile Fiction, 2,55S;
History. 3S2; Biography, lis: Travels, So8
al this number there were delivered
fhroueE the delivery stations, b.621-
Number OF borrowers registered during
b week.. 81. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

Jersey City Democrats appear to be
afraid that the Legislature may interfere
with their programme of spoils
plunder They need not worry 1t will
Be worth thousands of votes to the Re-
publican party for Davis and his coad-
TUTORS to keep on as they are doing
Tribune"
And yet the proceedings do not seem to
afford you the slightest satisfaction. If
Davisx& CO. are making Republican votes
50 fast. friend Tribune" you should dis
play signs of u~nbounded joy. instead of
waiIing over the curtailment of pap. as
you do daily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
MR. pEVITT's BIRTHDAY PATTY

Mr.. Henry w. Dewitt, of the Board of
EDUCATION. n Mrs. Dewitt, entertained
a small party to linn on Saturday night
81 their residence on Tonnele avenue. 1t
was a family gathering in celebration OF
the birthday anniversary OF the director
hinrseIf. The dining table was beautiful
II DECORATED with dowers and smilax and
dinner was served a PAnglals. There
was music afterwards by Miss Dewitt and
songs BY Mr.. Eugene Dewitt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
ran 10 Rockaway Beach.

The cycling divisions of st. Michael's
and St. Bridget's Catholic Clubs, united
yesterday in a run to Rockaway Beach
and return, a distance of sixty miles.
Dinner was served at the Beach. The
st. Michael's boys were in of
Captain Kelly, while Alderman Tracy had
charge of st. Bridget cyclers. Sergeant
Cannon was one of the party.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
Local Athletes Won.

Saturday afternoon In the games of
the New York Inter-Scholastic Associa-
ton, Walter Nipple of this city, represent
ing Barnard School, won the quarter mile
run and the half mile run in clever
style, scoring a total of ten points for
Barnard, who finished second in totals
for the banner to Berkeley.
AT the dual games Saturday between
Lehigh York University at Williams
bridge in New York, William Hurley of
the Catholic Club finished third in the
quarter mile as a member of the N. Y.
10. team.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17
G BY A B
Fell from the Animals Back and
Caughf in the Harness.

Henry Reese. 46 years old, a ~truckman,
Of No. 713M West Newark avenue, this
city, was employed on Saturday night in
carting freight from the Hamburg docks.
at Hoboken. About 6 o'clock In after
noon he decided to take one of the horses
home and unhitched it from the truck.
While attempting to jump or the animals
back his foot slipped and he caught one
az his legs in the harness. The horse
became frightened and started to run,
dragging Reese about two hundred feet.
Recess head was badly cut and he was
also bruised about the body. He was at
tended by DR.. Simon at Police Head
quarters and taken to his home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

The Hon. .Bill' DAILY has returned
from Hot Springs, where he was, UNI
fortunately, at the time of the great
Democratic harmony, banquet. 1t is
not too late, however. for him to yentilate
his feelings on hat affair.-"Tribune."
The Hon. William knows when to get in
out of the wet. He is holding his tongue
and trusting to Time the Healer, just at
present
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

GOVERNOR GRIGGs has issued his
annual proclamation in reference to cor
poration taxes. 1t is published in six
Republican and one Democratic news
papers. Democrats be y~anderbilted is
evidently the Governors motto.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

n they did it quite successfully. The
batteries were:-Seniors, Bannon and
kayanaugh, pitcheds, Sullivan, catcher;
Juniors. Dolan, pitcher, and Fitzpatrick,
catcher.
Dolan amazed the seniors by his won
derful curves and allowed but four hits,
whereas ~Kavanaugh and Bannon were
touched up for a total of fifteen hits.
Had 1t not been! for a few errors in the
last inning the score would lave been
more ~one-sided, but even these errors did
not save the seniors from such an over
whelming defeat as has never been given
in the history of the college. The mem
berS of SO are today celebrating their
victory, and as they now proudly hold
the trophy, a solid silver ball, they have
reason to do SO. The score by innings
SENIORS seniors ..sS 3 3 : 3 I 3 i Ii
Yesterday, on the Duncan avenue
ground. the Johnstown Field Club defeat
ed the Yonkers Athletic Gu in the
in the ninth inning. At the time the
visitors were five runs ahead. Two bases
IN balls and free hitting, aided by an
error of the centre-felder, enabled Johns
town to score 6 runs and win by a score
of Is to II.
Champion Egan,s Father Arrives.
The arrival on Saturday of Thomas
Egan from County Galway, Ireland. the
father of John Egan, of the Mercer
Lac ~ 0oa oAo L1NAC A@9oAS
the amateur champion of America, added
greatly to the attendance at the Jersey
City court yesterday, where a number Of
lively games were played. The members
of the Jersey City Club held a sort of
an impromptu reception in his honor and
a. pleasant time was had. Mr.. Egan is
seventy years of age. but as hearty as a
man of fifty, and is very enthusiastic on
handball. He has played some hard
matches in his time and is proud of the
record his boys are making in this coun-
try. He arrived on the Campania Satur-
day. accompanied by John Whalen of this
city, who had been on a four weeks visit
to his old home. Proprietor Egan will
give a reception at the local court We'd
to which all the prominent players of
this vicinity will be invited.
Salvador Stakes Won by Capt. Money
Saturday at the big shoot at Long
Branch, Captain Money won the Salvador
handicap by killing all his birds. He
made a run of twenty-five. Noel Money,
the captains son. won second money
with a total of "a kills. Carl Won
Lengerke of this city made a total of
%. Score:-
Salvador Handicap: twenty-five birds;
$40 entrance; amateurs only; handicap
twenty-seven to thirty yards; high guns,
Captain Money, Oakland, % yards, rs
Noel E. Money, Oakland, 20 yards. "a; W.
r. Patten, Long Branch. q yards, %:
Justice Won Lengerke, Jersey City, e
yards. z; Phil DAILY, Jr., Long Branch, %
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1897-06-25

Clarence Link, who was recently
called to Annapolis to take his final
examination preparatory to enter
ing the naval school as a cadet, but
who failed to pass, wrote the Silver
City Independent concerning the
treatment he had received at the
hands of Delegate FERGUSON
rs follows: "Mr. FERGUSON has
spared no trouble nor expense to
see that 1 was treated justly. lie
could have done no more for me
than he has done had | been the
sou of rich, influential politician,
instead of the son Of poor citizen.
| tell you Mr.. FERGUSON Is gen
tleman. and whether ! "get there"
or not, I'll never forget h.m; and |
should like our county, especially,
to know how kind be has been to
me"