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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
COLLEGE WoMEH's CLUB.
listened to Lecture by DR.. lsihler
Last Night at Miss Henry's.

DR.. Sihler, professor of Latin, at the
New York University, gave an interest
ing talk, last evening, before an open
meeting of the College Women's Club, at
the residence of IT'S acting president, Miss
Margaret Henry, No. Magnolia avenue.
The subject of the Doctors address was
Strength and Sweetness of Classic
Literature" The strength he considered
as the masculine characters and the
sweetness as the feminine characters. In
Homer's Had, he said, there was more
of the heroic strength because there were
more masculine characters, but that
strength was often found where sweet
ness was expected in the feminine char
acters He gave several examples of this
and recited several original verses Illus
trating his talk.
Among those present were:-Mrs.
Henry, Miss Margaret Henry. Miss White,
DR.. Florence De Hart, Mr.. John De Hart,
Miss Margaret Lacey. Mr.. and Mrs. A. ].
Newbury, Miss May Oakley Miss Mabel
Smith. Mr.. William sutphen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE.
Twelve Mon Quit Work Because
Their Foreman Is Discharged.

Twelve weavers quit their looms in the
Majestic Velvet Mills, Hoboken, yesterday
because their foreman, Joseph Pasch, was
told that his services would not be re-
quired after today. A formal strike was
inaugurated and Superintendent Meyen-
burg was informed that unless he would
reinstate the foreman the men would not
return.
E Hartstein, the spokesman of the
strikers declared that the treatment
Pasch received at the hands of the super
intendent was unjust. The foreman, ne
claimed, left responsible position IN
Connecticut a year ago upon promises
held out by the superintendent. The two
went to Germany where twelve looms
were purchased and a dozen skilled work.
men engaged. This force was installed at
the Majestic Mills with Pasch in charge.
The latter did excellent work, Hartstein
said. as he is the father Of eight children
1t is not proper to deprive him Of em-
ployment now that the factory IS in good
running order.
Superintendent Meyenberg when seen by
a News man said Fasch had been dis
charged because he was not a competent
foreman and could not control the men,
He had received due notice of ais dis
missal, the superintendent claimed The
strikers can stay away if they choose.
Their places can be filed with other
-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
In South Africa, making total of about
1900 men Of General Buffers army corps
that have arrived
NEWS FROM BOER CAMP

lBy Cable to The Associated Pressl
LORENZO MARQUES, DeIagoa Bay,
Nov. IS, 1Ss9-Belated dispatches from a
correspondent with the Beers near Lady
smith, up to Tuesday. November "A. are
arriving here after being strictly censored
at Pretoria. They threw some light on
the fighting already reported from other
sources. They say that on Friday. No
vember 10, eight lyddite shells were fired
into The Transvaal central artillery po-
sltion, without doing any harm. The
wooden platform of the second big gun on
Bulwana Hill was damaged, but has since
been repaired.
Commandant Weilbach captured man
who reported that General White was
wounded and had gone to Pietermaritz-
burg, leaving General French in com
mand. This however, does not tally with
the TransvaaHs information The pris-
oner also reported that the British forces
were hiding in underground chambers, in
order to avoid the shells, and said there
were about one thousand wounded in the
hospitals.
General Joubert. 1t further appears, had
been indisposed but is better.
On Monday, November 10, the British
forts on the north side of Ladysmitn
opened on the nearest Boer battery and the
shells fell so thickly that the Beers were
compelled to lie fat and sheltered. Later
they opened fire on the British batteries,
which ceased firing.
Heavy fighting occurred between the
Orange Free State troops and the British,
south of LadysSaith. during the morning
of Tuesday. November IA. The result is
not known.
From Lombards Kop. the British bat
teries were visible. shelling the Free
Staters' position.
A Transvaal big gun shelled the Brit
ish batteries.
The official svolkstem" reports that the
great bridge over the Tugela River, near
Colemso, was completely destroyed We'd
nesday, Novmber Is.
The Beers are looking forward with
great interest to the impending encounter,
between Colenso and Estcourt. with the
advancing British. About six hundred
Burghers, with cannon are guarding the
Helpmakaar Pass, eighteen miles from
Dundee, to baffle any strategical attempt
to reoccupy Dunde by the Pietermaritz-
burg -Greytown route.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
BROWNING CLASS FORMED.
Flight of Duchess Yesterday at
Residence of Mrs. Walker.

The Browning Glass met yesterday af-
terneon at the residence of Mrs. John A.
Walker, No. 260 Montgomery street, and
studied 1.-THE Flight of the Duchess"
Mrs Marion Leland. who has resumed her
former position as leader of the club,
called for the various interpretations of
the various members, bringing out the
fact that the one thing in the world is
love. that which the duchess craved and
which could not be satisfied with any
amount of wealth.
Mrs. Leland had devoted the summer
months to the study Of Browning with
this class IN view, and has planned reg
ular programme for the winters work.
The class will meet on alternate Fridays,
at the residence of the members, the next
being booked for December l, at Mrs.
Walkers, when THE Strafford" will be
the poem for Interpretation.
Among those present yesterday were:-
Mrs. John A. Walker, Mrs. Cornelius
Brett, Mrs. James Robottom. Mrs. James
Hunt, Mrs. A. ]. Newbury, Mrs. George
B. Wilson, Mrs. George R. Hough
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
INHUMAN FATHERS.
Refuse to Care for Their
Motherless Children I'm
til Police Inter
fere.

Two heartless fathers who positively
refused to care for their motherless
children were arraigned in the First
Criminal Court this morning. The first
called was that against Frank O'Nei, "a
years old, moulder employed by the
GrifIfng Iron Works. O'Neil is the father
OF our children who boarded with him, at
NO. S6 Harrison avenue
Several respectable residents Of the
neighborhood called on Poormaster John
Hewitt about six weeks ago, and COM
planned to him about the condition of the
children. The poormaster lost no time in
going to the boarding house. He found
the children in worse condition than had
been reported to him. They were covered
with vermim and bleeding sores. Mr.
Hewitt Immediately reported the matter
to Police Captain Cox who went to the
house and satisfied himself that the mat
ter was as bad as had been stated.
Mr.. Hewitt wrote very strong letter
to ONeil, informing him that he must
better the condition of his children or he
would suffer to the fullest extent OF the
law O'Neill, informing him that he must
the following day and promised that offi-
cial that he would do as he had been
ordered. A week was given O'Neil to pro-.
vide better care for his children.
At the end OF that time, PoofmdSt tef
Hewitt again called at the house on Har-
rison avenue and found the same condi-
ton of affairs as on his first visit. The
poormaster then took the children from
the house and sent them to the Snake
Hill Alnshouse, where they were washed
and given clean clothing. Medical care
was next given them. The children re-
NAMED at the Almshouse where they have
prospered and have nearly recovered from
the sores which covered their bodies.
Not wishing to burden the county with
the expense of keeping the children,
Poormaster Hewitt summoned O'Nein to
his office and insisted that he provide for
their support, as he was earning from
SIS to SIS per week at his trade. O'Neill
showed no desire to care for the little ones
and in consequence Poormaster Hewitt
had him arrested.
The case was heard this morning by
Acting Police Justice Mccormack O'Neill
prisonment. He asked the Court to be al
lowed to take the children from the
Almshouse. The Court made O'Neill prom
ise that he would put the children in a
home. O'Neill promised and he was par
oled in the custody of Poormaster Hewitt
for one week.
The other case was not so bad. Jacob
Fisher, 80 years old, of No. 779 Ocean av-
enue, was charged by Poormaster Hewitt
with abandoning his three year old daugh-
ter Fisher is a conductor and he makes
fairly good wages.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
LIEUT.. WHYTE RESIGNS.
Trouble in Company c Ends in
His Withdrawal.

An eruption In Company G of the Fourth
Regiment, which has been gaining force
since the recent election of Captain for
that company. broke forth last evening"
in the shape of resignation sent in by
First Lieutenant William R. Whyte.
Lieutenant Whyte says. in the letter ad-
dressed to Colonel Robert G. Smith. that
.business,, is responsible for his discon-
tinuance of regimental duties, and deeply
regrets that he is forced to take THESE
steps.
But there is another version of the
story. At an election held about ten
days ago, to fill the position made va
cant by the promotion of Captain Henry
H. Brinkerhoff to the rank of Major, Lieu
tenant Whyte was turned down good ana
hard by the entire company. he was
candidate for the captaincy but no one
stood by him. No reasons were given
at the time for the opposition, put tney
have now come to light Sergeant Waiter
Whittemore of the Hoboken company was
chosen over the head of Lieutenant
Whyte to command the company
Whyte, it seems, gained the displeasure
of his fellow members on the day the
regiment participated in the parade In
honor Of Admiral Dewey. The men want
ed to take some luncheon with them, put
some Of the members say Lieutenant
Whyte, who commanded the company
refused to allow the men this privilege.
This ranked when the election came, and
their axes were ground when Lieutenant
Whyte was beaten.
Lieutenant Whyte was not at the Ar
mory last evening, so his side OF the
controversy could not be had. His resig-
nation will doubtless be acted upon at
the next meeting of the Board OF Off1-
GERS, when an election for first lieu
tanar1t will he ordered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
THE WIFE A PRISONER,
But Drisooll and e Policeman Let
Her AosempIioe Escaps,

James H. Driscoll, of No. 51S Pearl
street, New York, employed In the Dis
trict Attorneys office In that city, last
night caused the arrest OF his wife, Della,
twenty-five years old, whom he surprised
with Thomas Flanagan, a railroad
brakeman, in the house, No. 214 Boule-
ward. Mr.. Driscoll was accompanied by
Chanceman Larkins, of the Oakland ave-
nue. station. They had considerable
trouble getting into the house. Mean
while Flanagan escaped through a win
dow Mrs. DriscoH opened the door, and
she was only partially dressed.
She was taken to the Oakland avenue
station, where she was locked up during
the night, and was this morning arraign-
ed in the Second Criminal Court and re-
manded for further hearing.
Mr.. Driscoll said he was sorry to have
been compelled to take the step he did
He said he and his wife had been sepa-
rated for some time on account of her
fondness for drink. He had recently
heard certain stories that he decided to
Investigate and found true.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
AN EXCISE BOARD :?
Mayor Hoos Has Not Yet
Carried Out His In
tention.
LEADER DAVIS VIEWS.
Thinks It Is Unwise and
Would Be a Burden On
the Taxpayers.
LEADER DAVIS VIEWS
Thinks It Is Unwise and

Mayor Hoos gave the people of Jersey
CITY something to talk about yesterday
when. through 1.-The News" he said that
he was considering the advisability OF ap-
pointing a Board of Excise Commission
ers. who would take out of the hands
of the Board of Aldermen the granting
of licenses as it exists at present.
Among the lawyers, the legal aspect OF
the 1894 law. under which it is claimed
the Mayor could proceed, was a theme OF
interested discussion, some upholding the
Mayors authority to appoint and others
denying it. The politicians hailed the
news with delight; it meant more plums
and they licked their lips and began
a-guessing as to the lucky new commits
sioners.
Since the announcement that the mat
ter was under consideration His Honor
has refused to say anything beyond that
He will not say whether he intends TO
take advantage of the act or not. His
Honor's valor lies in that better part
discretion.
Mr.. Robert Davis. Leader of the Demo-
cratic party, had his attention drawn to
the subject this morning. He treated II
indifferently, carelessly remarking that II
it was for the benefit of the whole people
he was not opposed to it. He doubted,
however, whether the Mayor had the
power since the city had not taken the
advantage of the act referred to- That
was a legal question, however, and ne,
of course, was not prepared to discuss
that phase. On the expediency of doing
so, Mr.. Davis said
II question whether 1t is wise or econ
omical to saddle the public with burden
of Sc, 900 to $1,000 a year, which the Com
mission must cost at least, when we are
getting the same work done now by the
Excise Committee of the Board of Alder
men for nothing
Mr. Davis attention being directed to
statement in "a New York paper that the
reason for the appointment of Excise
Commissioners was that when Repubh-
cans wanted licenses they had obstacles
placed in their path by the overwhelming
ly Democratic Board of Aldermen, because
of their activity in Republican politics,
Mr. Davis replied
That is nonsense. I suppose the paper
refers to the Connolly case. Now the
facts are that the Committee on Excise
refused the application because of the dis
orderly character of the place and not be-
cause he was a Republican. Throughout
Jersey City licenses are being every year
given to Republicans and because they
conduct their saloons in an orderly way;
that at least disposes of such a ridiculous
charge. I do not see any reason for
changing the present system. It works
well, is cheap, and we should leave well
a1one.'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
PRESIDENT cAssAT IN TOWN.
He Orders Many New Cars for
p. r.. RS Increased Business.

President Andrew ]. Cassat of the Penn
sylvania Railroad passed through the city
on his way to his home in Philadelphia
this noon. He has been attending the
horse show in New York, where he ex-
hibited several fine specimens of horse
flesh Mr.. Cassat travelled In his private
car No. 60, which was attached to the 2:lo
Philadelphia express, and which is one of
the handsomest appointed cars that runs
on wheels The President has just COM
pleted an inspection Of the entire Western
system of the Pennsylvania lines and was
much pleased with the excellent condition
i'm which he found everything. The OUT
look impressed him SO fayorably that he
has ordered 5000 new box freight cars
and 500 gondolas for the increasing
freight business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
FIRE CAUSED A PANIC.


Fire was discovered in an Living on the
third floor Of the American Lead Pencil
Company's big works in Hoboken last
evening by Engineer William Burt An
alarm was sounded and the department
responding found the entire floor in
flames. One hundred girls employed in the
drying department Of the factory were
working overtime when the flames were
discovered. They left the building panic
stricken, refusing to believe the assurance
of the firemen that there was no immed-
late danger.
The department poured water into the
burning apartments from seven until nine
O'Clock After that hour the fire was un-
der control. The entire third floor was
destroyed. The damage sustained by the
company is estimated at several thou
sand dollars. The exact amount could not
be ascertained today. Insurance will COW
er the loss
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
WORD FROM WHITE.

TBy Cable to The Associated Press
A runner arrived here from Ladysmith
today bearing dispatches from General
White, who reports all well there. He
adds that the Boer shells have no effect.
General White recently made sortie and
drove the Beers from their guns position.
The British did not lose a man. The
town is healthy.
1t is rumored that the Beers have occu-
pied the village of Weenen, twenty-five
miles hence. What advantage they hope
to derive therefrom is not known
The bombardment of Ladysmith was
continued almost daily with big guns.
The Beers endeavored, Tuesday. Novem-
Der IA, to make closer investment, but
were repulsed General White following
this up with sortie which drove the
Beers from all their positions, with con-
siderable loss.
The Beers are reported to be seriously
short of provisions
DR.. Briscoe, who was in charge OF the
Red Cross train sent to fetch the killed
and succor the wounded of the armored
train disaster, gives an interesting account
OF a second interview which he had with
the Boer commandant, who met him as
soon as DR.. Briscoe left the train, carry
ing white flag.
The Comnandant replied to the Doc
tors reuest for permission to remove the
DEAD and wounded by saying that there
was no need to hand over the dead, who
had alrady ben buried. and that so far
as the wounded were concerned they were
being well cared for by the Boer Hospital
Corps.
The Boer Commandant and DR.. Briscoe,
it is added, interchanged compliments on
the pluckiness exhibited on both sides.
The Commandant spoke English fuently.
was of highly polished manners, ex-
pressed admiration for the British sol-
diers and promised to do his best to get
the names Of the killed When question:
ed concerning the whereabouts OF Win-
ston Churchill, the commandant replied,
II do not know
DR.. Briscoe says the public and the rela-
tives Of the wounded may be assured that
they will be well cared for, as Scotch
surgeon, DR.. Maxwell was pressed into
the Boer service at Ermelo to take charge
OF the Boer hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
GOLF CLUB HOUSE WARNING.
An Afternoon Tea and Match Game
Today.

The handsome new clubhouse of the
Jersey City Golf Club on the West Side.
is to be formerly opened for inspection
today. Numerous invitations have been
extended to the friends of the members.
The ladies' have decided to give a tea
party in the Afternoon. The decorations
promise to be elaborate and profuse.
A match game will be played on the
links, between team from the home club
and representatives from the Powelton
Club, of Newburg, N. Y. Ten members
will constitute a team. A reception COM
mittee will look after the comforts of all
the guests.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
COMPANY AS DANCE.

The members Of Lincoln Guard, Com
pany A, of the Fourth Regiment, the
crack company as it is termed, added
more honors TO their long list by giving a
most successful reception last evening in
Phillips Hall Very nearly all the mem
bers were present OF course in addition
there were many friends of the members,
the fair sex predominating. Dancing be-
gan as early as nine o'clock. This con-
tinued until after midnight Captain John
f. Pringle. Lieutenants James O'NeiIi and
John G. Fisher, Jr., constituted the recep-
tion committee, and looked aftef the COM
forts of all the guests.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
BISHOP WIeeER SAILS.


The Right Rev. winaud M. WIsger>
Bishop Of the Newark Diocese: the ReyI
Father L. c. NJ. Carroll OF St. Patrtck,s
Catholic Church. and the Rev. ]. Koaberle
Of Brooklyn. sailed this morning for E'u-
rope, on the Fuerst Bismarck Of the
North German Lloyd line. The steamer
sailed at eleven o'clock. Father Koeberls
viii cave the party at Naples.
The Bishop and Father Carroll will
continue on to Rome, where the former
VIII deliver report OF the ten yearsy
work OF the Newark diocese. Father Carr
roll said he wcs not sure whether they
would be granted an audience with the
Pope II the Pope Is not busy, upon their
arrival, 1t is possible that he will see
the visitors. From there the travellers
VIII continue on the tour published Ia
'eThe News"
The Bishop will say mass In Jerusalem
on Christnan morn. assisted bv Father
Carroll. The party viii not arrive home
before May.
There were few on hand to Sc the dis
tingushed travellers on this morning. The
Bishop met Father Carroll In Hoboken
by appointment about nine O'Clock. Father
Carroll had taken charge OF all the ar
rangements and the couple got on with
out mishaD.
Father Carroll visited the clubhouse
last evening, for a short and In tie
brief space of time, played several games
Of pool and Billiards with the young men.
He was informed that the Noninat-
ing Committee had met and selected the
old officers for reelection, as not one Of
the members would consent to run
against the present incumbents
The pastor was greatly pleased at this
announcement and said that it spoke well
for the club and its members.
He wished them success during his ab-
sence and gave them his blessing before
leaving
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
BIG SYRUP REFINERY.
Many Hoboken People Will Fin
Employment.

An industry that will give employment
to many hundred people will be opened
shortly in Hobolen Through the office
of the Hoboken Land and Improvement
Company the firm of Hobart Company
Of Brooklyn has negotiated for the build
ing of a big syrup refinery. The works,
which will cost $4,000 viii be the largest
Of the kind in the State. The building will
have dimensions of 100x75 feet. 1t will be
located on Fourteenth street, near Hud-
son. Ground for it will be broken a. once
and within another six months the in
dustry, it is expected will be in operation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
WILL REACH THE $1,000 MARK.
The Christmas Bazaar Is to Be
Closed Tonight.

The Christmas bazaar of the Zion Evan
gelical German Lutheran Church, being
held at Belvedere Hall. Old Bergen Road
and Danforth avenue. was well patron
lied last night. The proceeds up to last
night amounted to $425 1t is expected
that the 81, 900 mark will be reached. The
event will close tonight
An excellent programme was rendered
last evening. Miss Annie Pazet gave
piano solo. Miss Annie Smith sang several
soprano solos Mr.. Leo Franklin and Miss
Fanny Franklin played a piano duet. Miss
Mamie Bender sang lullaby song. The
programme closed with a stereopticon ex-
hibition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
IN THE RIVER SIX WEEKS

John Reddy, the watchman Of the dock
at the foot of First street, found the body
of a man floating In the river about nine
O'Clock this morning The body was
about five feet nine inches tall and weigh
ed about 100 pounds. 1t had dark hair.
sandy moustache and 1t was dressed In
brown overails and black and gray trou-
sers. In the pockets was found gold
plated watch and a braided chain. Coun-
ty Physician Converse was notified and
the body was removed to Speer's morgue.
The body had been in the water about six
weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-18
INSURANCE SOCIETY PROGRESSES
Nominating Committee OF the Davis
Association Scheme Appointed.

The movement to form an insurance
society within the bounds Of the Robert
Davis Association took = big step last
night towards permanent organization
The committee to whom was referred
the preparation Of bylaws and constitu-
tion made its report and it was adopted.
1t was decided to continue the temporary
organization. with John A. DENIM as
chairman and N. P. Wedin as secretary,
until after the applicants for membership
shall have been passed upon by DR.. John
Nevin, the medical examiner Of the So
ciety.
In the meantime Messrs. T. J. higgins,
J. ]. Heavey, J. P. Hall, James Ellington
and J. C. Clarke were appointed nomi-
mating committee to name the officers to
be elected at the next meeting to be held
on Friday night next.