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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
.cRITIcIzEs OUR ROADS.
Bicyclist Says That Hudson's High
ways Are Very Poor.

ssThe roads in his county," said II BIZ
cycle enthusiast. ''are the poorest in the
State, and many a suburban town can
boast of roads far better than these" The
above statement is the truth, sorry as The
.bicyelists are to admit it. but there is no
getting away from facts. A few days
ago THE News described the condition
of Hudson's Boulevard, which road Is
now in a sorry condition. There are
places just as dangerous to cyclists as ne
Boulevard and one is the road leaiing
to the Boulevard from the city. The
m~aeadarnized section of Mercer street
whieh leads to the viaduct, is a strip OF
road that riders are forced to exercise the
greatese care when riding on and not
only is the road one series Of holes and
pitfalls, but there is no light to warn rid
ers.
At the foot of the viaduct the road Is
murderous. A rider when leaving the
viaduct is forced to ride into a deprcs-
sion fully half a foot deep. This portion
of the road is good when compared TO the
right of the viaduct. AT the extreme
right the road takes a direct slant and
fr0m the viaduct to the road there is q
drop of more than q foot. h would
happen to the rider going into that hols,
must be left to the imagination OF the
reader.
Those accustomed to the road akoid the
SPOT. but unfamilia riders are liable 70
fare ill. At Bergen avenue and Chrrcf1
street the asphalt has been SO Morn THAT
a strip Of the asphalt for Q tweEfy
some three or four inches deep is the re-
suit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
THEATRES WAKING UP.
Dates Of the Academy and
Bon Ton Openings Some
New York Shows.

The season of the Academy Of Music
this city. will open on Saturday night,
September 3, with a new play by Joseph
Arthur. entitled ION the Wabash" This
viii be the commencement of the fifteenth
season of this theatre, under the manage
ment Of the Hendersons', and it bids
prove to be one of the most prosperous.
Mr.. Henderson will offer a number Of new
attractions this season as well as some
fair to be one of the most prosperous.
grown tired. Among the new ones will be
way Down East" ..on the Wabash
a speetular production entitled THE Evil
Eye" A new Dantomine comedy by the
Byrne Brothers, a farce comedy BY the
Russell Brothers. and a new English
melodrama called Tempest Tossed
Among the stars will be Minnie Mad
dern Fisk, Robert Mantell, Chauncey Oh
colt, Andrew Mack and Marie VAIN
wright. The front of the theatre is be-
ing reprinted and the interior handsome
ly renovated. Most of the old employees
will be retained. and Manager Henderson
looks forward to a happy and prosperous
season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Joseph H. Choato ON Newspaper
Persecution.

Reading Mr.. Joseph H. Choate's re-
marks, before the American Bar Associa-
| ton. on the perversion of public opinion
/ to the purposes of persecution, it is al
most impossible not to believe hat he
| had the case of the Jersey City Jour
| nal',t and its recent yellow crusade in
mind. Every sentence of his scorching
| condemnation seems to fit some detail Of
that obscene exhibition of commercial
s-ensationalism.
The original ~concoction Of a fake
charge, the terrorization Of the jurors
the bounding of the accused, the spur
ring of the prosecution. the attempt even
to corrupt the ~bench-every phase of h a
hfdeous story of constituencies attack
upon the fountains of justice was pic
tured in It's true colors of moral turpi-
tude. The Investigating Committee, too,
defying every principle Of law and JUS
tice, and trampling on every personal
right in the interest of the lowest po-
litical purposes was properly analysed,
labeled and classified and set before the
ewes Of American citizens as a thing to
be abhorred.
Mr.. Choate is a Republican. He is a
very partisan Republican, too, and the
Evening POST habitually reproaches
H -
him for allowing himself, from time to
time. to be made the tool of Tom
Platt and the Republican machine. But,
however extreme his politics, Mr.. Choate
is a mastery lawyer, a lucid thinker,
and a MAJ with a dominant sense Of
right in his moral makeup.
There are things too abominable for
him.
Prominent among them is the reform
crusade for revenue only, with all its
attendant Observation-Disclosures of
public morals, victimization of helpless
individuals.
Against these crimes of the period Mr..
Choate cries out with the voice Of a
prophet, warning the people against the
Generalization Of their liberties and their
institutions-above all the common law
and trial by jury.
IT will be well if the people hearken to
him. 1t will be well if they crush under
their feet the criminals whom he ar
raigns at the bar of public opinion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
PACIFIC AVENUE BRIDGE.
Citizens Canvassing Lafayette as to
tho Crossings

The old bridge on Pacific avenue, over
the Morris Canal, closely resembles a
Spanish warship after having passed
through an engagement with Uncle Sans
battle ships The entire top iron frame
work has been torn down, only a few old
iron braces ard beams remaining. Work.
men his morning started in to complete
the demolition of the old structure. n
by nightfall very little of the bridge will
remain.
The street has been closed for four days
past and trucks reach Lafayette by way
of Johnston avenue. According to speci-
fcations, the new bridge should be COM
pIeted on or about December the first
The members of the Lafayette Improve
! ment Association are out canvassing the
entire Lafayette section Of he city in
order to ascertain the sentiment of the
people in relation to the grade crossing en-
Communipaw avenue, and which the Lee
| high Valley Railroad has been working
for over g year.
The property owners are about evenly
divided on the grade crossing problem,
and in order to find out whether the peo-
| pie want it or not, eight members Of the
lltIpIONClicl <1SSot1ct4CAl LIZ S(EAAAHS eAS
| signatures Of the residents, for or against
| the grade crossing. The committee is di-
| vided, so that -four members are on each
side of the question. The Lafayette sec
ton has been split into four sections and
a committeeman from each side is cam
wasting the district allotted to them.
If the majority are in favor Of a grade
crossing, the association will petition the
| Street and Water Board to allow the rail
road the right of way. In case the Com
m~issioners act favorably upon the petit
ton, it will be sent to the Mayor for his
approval.
1t all depends upon the action of the
Lafayette people whether they get the de-
sired grade for the new Pacific avenue
bridge or not, and by giving the railroad
the right of way on Comrnunipaw avenue,
tina company will let the bridge be built
on the desired grade.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Kiralfx's Naval Show.

Imre Kiralfy's naval show, "Our Naval
Victories has furnished the public with
a novel, historical and instructive enter
tainnnent, and the Madison Square Car
den, where this unusual spectacle is be-
ing presented, has in response been
thronged every night.
The m~anoeuvres of Dewey's fleet before
and after he gave battle to Montojo's
fleet at Manila. and the burning and
sinking of the later's ships are reaiistieai-
" portrayed. Schley's great achieve
ment at Santiago has found a dramatic
and awe inspiring lesson, as seen in the
Kiralfy show. The sortie and capture Of
Cervera's fleet is pathetic. The struggle
of the brave Spanish Admiral to escape
from the superior strength of the Anierl-
can battleships: his defeat and the de-
struction of his great fleet is 50 ~faithfuii-
" pictured in the la show, that u
makes the audience realize the horrors OF
war, and, as Mrs. Sampson. wife OF the
Admiral, said the other night. after see
ing the performance at the Madison
Square Garden at is too reallstlc.'
Hobson's heroic act in entering the har-
Dor of Santiago and sinking the MerrImac
amidst the fire of the shore batteries, is
also portrayed.
There are matinee performances as We'll
as the evening ones every day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
The BON Ton Theatre.

The advanced posters have appeared on
the streets for the opening of the Bon
Tor Theatre, which occurs Saturday
evening, August 2L- The carpenters and
painters are busily putting on the finish
ing touches. so that the house will be
ready for its opening. The theatre pre-
sents a very pretty appearance, having
received a full coat of paint both inside
and cut. In place of the red pressed brick
appearance on the front Of the house, a
pretty shade of cream takes its place.
The entire house has been thoroughly
renovated, and Manager Dinkins says
that from the general outlook, the coming
season will be the best in the history OF
the house. The performances given, will
be of first class nature. appealing partic-
ularly to ladies and children, it being de-
sired to make the Bon Ton Theatre, es-
sentially 2 family resort.
The opening attraction will be Wood
hull's High Rollers. The sale of seats for
the opening will be announced later.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
SECOND WARD DEMOCRATS.
Arrange for a Picnic and Enjoy a
Social Session.

The members of the Second Ward DEM
~ocratic Club turned out in force last
night. to attend the regular meeting of
the association, which was held at Nc
Cookery Hall, Erie street. President 2.
J. Kennedy presided.
The committee of arrangements in
charge of the picnic, which will be held at
Pohlmann's Pavili64 lon Monday evening.
August 20, reported progress; they are
working assiduously in order to make the
affair a social and financial success. They
have the assurance of the hearty CO.
operation of the members of the associa-
ton. and, Judging from the interest mani
tested, it is safe to predict that Success
will crown their Efforts
Communications were received from
Hoos, Sheriff Heller, Surrogate
Lillis, Colonel R. G. Smith, City Clerk
O,Donnell. A~ssemblyman Carroll and
others, acknowledging election as honor
airy members of the association.
The following gentlemen made stirring
speeches, clearly outlining the necessity
of thorough organization: M. T. Reardon,
J. w. Donegan. M. J. Mcmahon, John O.
Hahon and James H. Sullivan. The re-
suit of the election for officers was as fol-
lows
Floor Committee-William F. Barry,
Manager; Edward J. Shelly, George
Devin, assistants. Chairman Floor Com
mittee, Charles Hare; Chairman Recep-
ton Committee. John j. Burke.
New members elected were Frank D.
Lane, w. j. Murphy and P. J. Mulligan.
The meeting adjourned and a social ses-
sion followed, which was Thoroughly en-
joyed by those present.
Frank j. spillane, the composer, recited
.IIow the Rough Riders Fought. P. F.
Kennedy, the well known singer, sang
Break the News to Mother and several
choice selections; Joh J. McCabe, Jer-
sey City's noted tenor, gave selections
from the Bohemian Girl" NJ. j. Nc
Mahon, the popular baritone, favored
with a splendid rendition of the Bells of
~Shandon,'' and the Second Wards favor
tie. Bill Sweeney, "a Sweet Inniscar-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
This paper is Democratic IN principles
and Is Independent In its yfeaus on all local
questions.
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Some Philadelphia Phariseeism.

we are amused to see the Philadelphia
Times in spasms over the condition Of
the New York "Tenderloin'' district.
Readers of The News will remember
that two or three years ago, under the
heading of Studies in Municipal Corrup-
ton we gave a condensation of the re-
suits of an inquiry into the public morals
of the Quaker City.
In that inquiry, which was conducted
by a Legislative Committee, aided by a
Citizens League and by a couple of news
papers, it was shown that every magma
BILE violation of the excise code, the anti
gambling laws and of the laws of pub
lie decency was committed with the con-
higher public officials. Daily n weekly
articles in various prove h a
the condition of Philadelphia has not inn
proved one particle since that expose.
There is every reason to believe that
Philadelphia is the rottenest city, just as
Pennsylvania is indisputably the rotten
est State, in the Union.
1t is, therefore, amusing to US to see
a leading paper of that city setting up
as moral censor of its neighbors. It is
truly a case of seeing the mote in an
others eye and being blind to the beam
in their own.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Opera at the American Theatre.

Encouraged by the demand for sub
scription seats the management Of the
Castle Square Opera Company have de-
cided to N their second season OF
Opera in English, at the American Thea
earlier thar at first announced. The
sumptuous revival of "Boecaccio' will
furnish emphatic testimony of the elabor-
ate manner in the matter of cast, cos
tunes and scenic equipment which will
characterize all future productions at
this theatre. For the initial production OF
the forthcoming year. the management
has secured the services of Miss Villa
Knox and Miss Attalie Claire, who have
both been prominently identified with the
important productions of recent years.
In Difference to the many suggestions
made by patrons and press, the manage
ment purpose to include in the repertoire
of the forthcoming season not only the
lighter forms of musical composition, but
also the highest form of lyric drama, such
as "Lohengrin," Aida etc. In addition
they will present several novelties not
heretofore given in this country by any
permanently located operate organiza-
ton.
To defray the additional expense neces-
STATED by the enlarged scope of enter
tainment, the management have decided
to make a slight dvanc (25 cents) on a
few of the best seats. The prices Tor the
evening performances will range 70 cents
to $l.00, for the Saturday matinees from
Is cents to 70 cents. and for the Wednes-
day matinees from Is cents to so cents. AS
there are still remains every evening
over 1000 reserved seats at % and 80 cents
and at matinees over eleven hundred
seats at Is cents, no lover of good music
is likely to leave the American Theatre
dissatisfied with the entertainment for ms
outlax-
The subscription sale of seats will open
Thursday, August %, at 8 A. M, at box
office, American Theatre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
The Journals" Supreme Court
Forgery.
Court


The Evening Journals attempts to
crawl out of responsibility for its crimes
are even more abjectly contemplate
than the original offenses themselves.
The Raines Law Hotel editors must
have felt they were in desperate straits
when they undertook to tell the public
that the Telegraph Company was the
forger Of the fake Supreme Court order,
and had imposed 1t upon them in the
intensely probable thai these companies
or their employees deliberately concoct
false documents, with which to impose
on Mr.. Phelps, Mr.. Rappleye and the
other c-arpet-baggers of the journal,
staff. We think we see them doing it.
Now, we nave a strong idea khat that
Supreme Court order NEVER CAME
OYER ANY WIRE.
We believe the Trenton despatch re-
ceived by the @Journal.' like our own
(see 1.-THE News" of Wednesday,, said
that the purpose Of the extra session Of
the Court was not known at Trenton.
we believe h forged order was DE-
LIBERATELY FABRICATED IN THE
"JoURNALv OFFICE by Gilbert Rap
pleye ana his Raines Law Hotel assist
ants.
we make this liberal offer to the Jour
naIy: # IT can produce the original de-
spafch sent over the wires from Trenton,
on Wednesday. and containing that or
dr. as It appeared IN the Journal Of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
CAPTAIN HuGENT's RELAPSE.

Captain Thomas Nugent, of the Ocean
avenue police, is again in very poor
health, the result of another severe at
tack of rheumatism which he received
yesterday. He was taken sick some two
weeks ago and Thursday was so web that
he took a ride to Bergen Point. The at
as the doctor said the Captain would be
able to be about in a few days. Sergeant
Charles Haag is in charge of the precinct
during his superior's illness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD.
Low Rates Personally Conducted
Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad.

TIL recent triurnphs Of our arms by
sea and land revives the interest il that
greatest of all American batlefieids, Get
tysburg. In order that the residents OF
New York, Philadelphia and ~neighboring
cities may visit this great battlefield in
the most satisfactory manner, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company has arranged
for a three day personally conducted tour
ons Saturday, September ..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20

that dag. we will pay $50. cold cash. TO
Mr.. Ebert Rappleye, or to any charity
say the Home for the Homeless, in which
the business END" of the Journal takes
such an astonishing interest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
CORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
Of June, 1898, application was made to the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners by
Robt. f. Jennings, agent. and others for the
IMPROVEMENT OF EGE AVENUE,
from Bergen avenue to West Side avenue.
said improvement TO be made conformably 70
the provisions of Chapter 2iI of the Laws Of
1885, and in the following manner, including
all Intersections
of thirty feet thereof graded to the established
grade by excavating or filing the same 10 the
established grade.
To have the present curb reset and new ~
inch curb set where necessary.
To have the carriageway paved with asphalt
And all other work done that may be neces-
sary to- provide for the flow OF the surface
water and to complete the improvement u =
Notice is also given that on the 10Th DAY
Of August, 1893, the Commissioner OF assess
board Of Street and Water commissioner
their preliminary map for said Improvement
showing the probable total cost OF the con-
templated Improvement and the pronanle
amount to be assessed on property specially
benefited thereby, and the same is now open 70
public inspection in the office Of the Clerk OF
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections t1sre7
Of are included in said assessment, nameiy'-
EGE AVENUE.
WEST AVENUE,
about 254 feet north and south thereof.
HUDSON
on the west side, from l1ge avenue 70 points
abosf III feet south and 26.0S feet north there
HupsON BOULEVARD.
on the east side, from Eye avenue to points
about 146.54 feet south and 26-os feet north
thereof.
from T,ge avenue on the west side to points
about % feet south and 1000 feet north there
And that in accordance with the provisions
IF the Act above cited. the 18th day Of August
100 81 three o,clock p. NJ, and the Assembly
CHAMBER Of the City Hall are hereby. fixed as
the time and place when and Where the
49, n Hear parties interested in said APP
niieation and all remonstrances against the
said proposed Improvement that may be pre-
ae Bv order d If the Board of street and Water
Commissioner. GEO. T. BouToN.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
GRleGS HAS NO ASPIRATIONS.
Prefers His Cabinet Position TO Even
the Presidency.

WASHINGTON Aug. 20. 1S9S.-Attorney
General Griggs aid yesterday he would
stay here as long as the President, and
that he would taxi no vacation for the
present. at least. Many questions of law
were arising over the settlement of peace
and propositions growing out of our con-
quests. The Attorney General says he
has never aspired to the Secretaryship
of State. and prefers his present position
even TO that of the Presidency.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20

SPAIN does not seem to have fully
learned her lesson yet. She is splitting
hairs over the true effect of the sur
render OF Manila in q way that suggests
the need of more sound d%rubbing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Personal.

Miss Idbbie Howes, Of No. ia PaclEe
avenue. has aft town for Hurleyvlllo.
S,,livan county. N. X. to spend the re-
fnaindcr 81 August and the month ri
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20

THE Jackass revenue bill keeps it up.
The deficit for the month to date is
So, sos. s4s. For the year to date, it is
$40 995 o14
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
Cures Rheumatism
HOODS sarsaparlIIa Gives Entire
Relief from the Aches and
Pains Great Blood Purifier and
Tonic for the Whole Family.

aWhen / first began using Hoods Sar-
sapariIla ! did not purchase 1t for any
special disease, but my little ones needed
a tonic and blood purifier, and as Hoods
s~arsaparilla was so highly recommended
/ decided to try it. It helped them Won
derfuIly. I rave been subject to rheu-
matism for five or six years, and can
conscientiously say Hoods -Sarsapariila
has given me entire relief from this
disease. A month ago ] had indications
OF a return OF rheumatism, and to guard
myself against it I hastened to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was soon improv-
ing. always give this medicine 70 my
children whenever needing a tonic n
blood purifer.n MRS. s. A. SAaAR, 80
Lincoln ST., Passaic, New Jersey.
Hoods SarsapariHa
IS the bcst-in fact the one True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. Price, 81; six for -.
the best family cathartio
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20
STENOGRAPHE
WANTED.


WANTED-Case of bad health that
R-I-P-A-N-S will not benefit. Send 5
cents TO Ripans Chemical Co., New York,
for 10 samples and LOCO testimonials.
WHNTED-AN ACTIVE SALESMAN.
take exclusive sale in Jersey City for
'.Neyer Slip Pulley Covering Best in
the world. Liberal Inducements. Cres-
cent Chemical Co., 1s5 Dearborn street.
Chicago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-08-20

OF COST.
sewer, per nneai foot. $3.50
About 1850 lineal feet of 1S-inch vitriied
pipe sewer, per lineal foot -. 1.15
About $50 cubic yards of rock excavation.
per cubic yard Z. ....... 800
About 10 cubic yards of concrete. per
About cubic yards Of brick masonry,
About 5000 feet B. NJ. flooring, per N
About 5000 feet 3. NJ. s'heathiing, per NJ
About 10 receiving basins. eaeb 49,. Sc s5,S5
Time allowed for the completion Of the work.
so working days.
The making Of the above Improvement and
award Of the contract therefor will be subject
to the remonstrance of the owners Of the
property liable TO more than one-half the as
ssssment therefor, on the basis Of preliminary
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes, endorsed Proposals for the c~onstruc-
to Mr.. Jas. S. Nolan, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Streets and Sewers" and handed to
the Clerk Of the Board in open meeting when
called for in the order of business relating to
sealed proposals.
The bonds required to be furnished on pro-
posals (and a possible subsequent eontracD are
those Of some surety company authorized to
do business in the State of New Jersey.
Bidders must state a single fixed percentage
of the hundred per cent. standard above
quoted for which they will furnish all mate
rails and do all the work eomprehended in
specifications, and if final award of contract
be made the per cent. so stated will form the
basis upon which payment viii be made for
all items
The Board may, under the provisions of the
Act above cited. exercise It's right to reject
anv or all proposals.
The attention Of bidders Is especially called
to Section Z. 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 bonds offered by the con-
tractor have been approved as TO suffieienev
by this Board and as to form by the Cor
poration Counsel. the President Of this Board
having the power to examine the proposed
bondsrnen under oath.
Gee. T. BoUToN.
Clerk.
Dated Jersey city. AUGUST Is. 1898.