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The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

III Is sincerely to be hoped that tns
New Jersey authorities are not going to
allow the incident of the kidnapping OF
the Molfneux witness, Mary Melando, TO
pass by unnotieed. The lawless manner
In which the New York police acted in
ahis matter has insulted the dignity OF
New Jersey and should not be allowed
to 60 unpublished, Their action was IN
contempt of our laws, and the State owes
it to herself to resent their conduct In
an emphatic manner.
The Passaic authorities should see tnat
the two detectives who stole the girl are
indicted for kidnapping, and Assistant
District Attorney Osborne should be in
dicted for conspiracy with the detectives
to steal the girl. If such action should
be taken, there is little reason to be-
lieye that the Governor of New York
would honor requisition for the culprlts
and turn them over to the New Jersey
authorities for punishment, but the in
dictments would have the effect of keep
ing the three men out of the State. which
in itself would be of great advantage to
New Jersey
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
PHILANTHROPY READY.
To Open Organized Aid Work
Room at No. $50 Mont
gomery St.

Fifteen children's garments were nnisn-
ed by the ladies' of the Woman's Club
Philanthropy Department yesterday at
ternoon at the residence of Miss Conn,
No. S6 Glenwood avenue. Not that all
these garments were made from cutting
to finishing in yesterdays sixty minute
meeting. They were cut and partially
made at the last meeting and the finishing
touches completed yesterday These gar
ments are for reserve stock to be called
upon in case of emergency
There should have been paper yester-
day, according to calendar, on Develop
ment of Thrift" This paper, however,
was omitted on account of the inability OF
Miss McKain, the author, to be present,
therefore after sewing as above stated,
refreshments were served and dozen
and one matters of philanthropy were
discussed.
Among these matters was that Of open
ing the workroom of the Organized Aid,
premises for which purpose have been
procured at No. $50 Montgomery street.
and which are decidedly better for this
work than the rooms OF last spring. at
No. 1872 Railroad avenue The work. oom
will probably be opened in the course OF
a couple of weeks, after the caretaker mas
moved in and Is settled.
This work is a department Of the
Organized Aid Association, where poor
women are taught to sew, thereby sup
porting themselves, as they are paid in
groceries or clothing for days work in
the workroom, besides being fed. The
matter has been put in charge OF Miss
Coffin and Mrs. Britten.
The next meeting will be held January
8, being postponed in order to escape
Christmas, which falls due in two weeks.
but the place of meeting has not yet been
fully decided.
Among those present yesterday were
Mrs Brice Collard, Mrs. Clara Miller,
Miss Barlow, Mrs. G. Myer, Mrs. Frank
lin Whitney, Mrs. Louis Apgar, Mrs. Gar
wood Ferris, Mrs. e. F. Britten, Mrs.
Gray Mrs. M. L. Ringle, Mrs. G. Brown
Mrs Jennie Van Wrinkle, Mrs. Held, Mrs.
Ryer, Mrs. Van Keuren, Mrs. Curtis, Miss
Mallory and Miss Coffin.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
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TO MYRTILL.A H pALT. WIDOW OF
Hatch. her husband cbsfes n. DAILY and thu
State of New Jersey.
You are hereby notified hat at public sals
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, or
the sth day OF octoees.a Bse. The Mayor ana me
sum Of forty-four dollars and hfty-fonr cents.
all the land and real estate situate In Jersey
New New L Jersey. M fronting on Piainiisld avenue.
which is laid down and desieHated as Lots a.
q. o, in block number 1ss-fsss upon q, e
1O1 made by the Commissioners Of Adjust.
ment" appointment IN and for said city by tns
fied fi co copy OF which report and map was flied
in the office OF the City Collector Of Jersey
city on the srd day q sspsspsBs Bsas asss ss sss
nurs,1ant TO the provisions OF an act cf the
Legislature OF Nsw Jersey. passed March seth
1886, entitled -
s.An Act concsraans the settlement and eollee-
tion Of arrearages Of unpaid taxes, assess
rnents and water rates or water rents ~
cities Of this State and imposing and ieyy-
ing tax assessment and lien In lieu ana
instead Of such arrearages- and 70 enroree
the payment thereof and to provide foz
the sale Of landa subjected to future TAXA
tion and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you sp..
pear to have an estate or interest n said tane
srd real estate, and unIexs tbs said land and
real estate shall be redeemed. as pEnvided ID
.sid acts before the expiration OF six moHtha
from and after the service hereof. deed foI
+he same will be given conveying 10 The Maycs
and Aldermen OF Jersey City. the ssa simple
os said land and real estate according 10 tnf
provisions OF the said act.
DATED Jersey City. N. J.. Angust 18th. isos:
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JEhr
E. Hoos.
rsaa,1 Mayor.
Aos' Attest n. J. o'DoNNELI4
City Clerk
fsaIe Ma ss7s.s
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
SYLVIA A c. BALL.
Successful Masquerade Last Night
at Pohlmann's.

RI was a red letter night in Hudson CITY
last night, the occasion being the annual
masquerade and civic ball OF the popular
sylvia. Athletic Club, which was held at
Pohlmann's Hall The work of the COM
mittee in making the affair such sue
cess both socially and financially, was re-
warded by very large attendance. The
costumes of those who masked were
both fancy and humorous.
Music was furnished by Prof. Loth's full
orchestra. The supper was served in the
banquet hall.
Tha grand march was lead by Floor
Manager Charles F. Carter and Miss
Maud Wagner. followed by Assistant
Floor Manager William A. Chapman and
Miss Ida Pflueger and the ofncers anu
members. Among those who participated
were Mr.. and Mrs Morris Burkhard, Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Schaffer, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. T. Hilliard Mr.. and Mrs. Thos- =.
Farmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Guthmui-
ler Mr. and Mrs. VIM. II. kruse, MISS
Kate Heiny, Miss Nellie Burke Miss car
rie Wagner, Miss Larifn. Miss Foell, MISS
Fanny Shanley, Miss Emma WIGHT, MISS
Mary Wolf, Mrs. States, Messrs- Jonh
Doscher Jr., VIM. Mehl, Henry Harde,
Ed. Bates, Chas. j. Sehinck, WIN.
Kalshoven, Henry Siers, George De witt,
Gus Murken. Herman Theneu, Richard
Hackett E. #. Charles, Daniel Snaw'
Thos. A. Hart. Frank Geerer, James =.
Mulhearn. Herman Kneisel, Frank Roem-
melt, Herman J. Robert, Louis g. Schaei-
fer. Joseph Gallagher, Henry Wilims,
Chas. Pombrien. John B. Mcmillan,
Louis Marx, Otto Hagen, Dominic j.
Hart Chas. J. Finch, Harry De WittJohn
Neil. Fred Gassman. Chas. ]. Markstein.
Henry Schmidt George H. Harmon
Frank Pfueger frank Uchtman, Ernest
Hund. A. ]. Moran, Gus Otto. Willia.~
Hornblower, Nicholas Vidulch, FRANK
States, and representatives from the toi-
lowing associations Jefferson Club, Pow
erty Social Club, Pioneers, Company a,
Fourth Regiment; Orpheus Either Circle,
Farragut Council K of p; c. X, NJ. L.
A.; Eleventh and Twelfth Ward Demo-
cratic Clubs: Arboret Council. =. A.;
Hudson City Turn verein. @. A. 10th AS
sociation. Fremonts. Anchor Athletic Club
and Frank Social Club
The officers Of the club are:--President,
| VIM. A. Kron: Vice President; Herman
| Thenan; Recording Secretary, William A.
| Chapman; Financial Secretary, A. a,
4 Siegfried: Treasurer. Vim. 7. Mflliard;
| Sergeant-at-Arms, r. Harde; members OF
| the Board Of Governors. p. F Charles,
/ Thomas ri farmer and Otto Hagen.
! The floor committee consisted of Messrs.
/ Philip Schaffer, A. A. Siegfried. Frank
| Geerer Charles J. Schinck, VIM. a. Kron.
/ Thomas Al Hart, August Murken, VIM
Beckmann and Ernest =. Charles. VIM.
n. HilIlard was chairman Of the reception
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
The IEACHERs FAIR.
Retirement Fund Bazaar
Auspiciously Opened in
Hoboken.

The Hobolxen Teachers Mutual Aid As
sociation opened It's fair for the benefit Of
the Teachers retirement fund last even
ing at Quartette Club Han. Mayor Law
renee Pagan made the opening address.
The efforts OF the sehoolmarms to make
the opening night brilliant one were
more than successful Tho hall was q
blaze Of glorious decoration. Six booths
big bargains as a coterie Of training
school misses with chance books were as
spring everybody. All the tables did
good business for the opening night. The
pedogogues wheedled the coin OF the
realm from the pockets OF the most par
simonious. For three good hours or more
the ubiquitous chance book was in per-
petual motion and the traffic it piled was
satisfactory on all sides.
Innumerable attractions were offered to
coax Hberality. .Klondike corner saloon.
managed by little girls. did a thriving
business in curios and refreshments.
Sahlumie, a gypsy queen, forecasted the
future and dispensed lucky charms and
talismans, and a wheel of fortune lured
young folk with sporting propensities to
reckless gaming for chewing gum, boxes
of carpet tacks and other oddly assorted
wares.
The bazaar will keep open until Friday
evening. The booths are in charge Of the
following attendants
Booth 40. i, aprons and embroidery
Misses Anna Moore, May Mcdonald,
Angeline Beronett, Isabelle Jackson and
Ienn.a Reid.
Booth No. Q, Observation-Disclosures May
LAwIor, Tillie Henry. Josephine Primer,
p. Luehs, Jessie Wendone. Ida Schroeder
and Harriet Pinner.
Booth MO. 3, assorted-Mis L. Robin
son, ]. McCausland. L. Mott. A. Offen-
heimes, M LaWlor. J. Kellert, G. Lung
stone, A. Tallen. H. Ettinger, Ella Moore,
Agnes O,Callahan and Laura Pierrez.
Booth No. misses Addie Harding. A.
Mebang, E. Toohey. A. Talon, K. Hicks
e. Jackson, NJ Gandman. g. Geyer. M
dcCulIogh, E. Leonard, A. Nesler. l.
Pinner, III. Seyd and E. Johnson.
Booth Mo. 5. fancy goods-Misses l.
Lambert, Charlotte Lambert, C. From
NELL Harriet Griggs and g.. White.
Booth No. 6-Afisses Louise Bailey, A
Greenbaum, M. Loomes, J. Judge. Nellie
Rue, l. CARING, ]. Rees, J. Hensen and
H Herbert.
Klondike corner saloon-Little girls
Misses Bose, Wellenkauf, Wiidenman
Kretzen, Peterson and Briggs.
Popularity voting contests are included
in the money spending inducements in
good1y numbers, and politicians, teachers
business men and others have golden op-
portunities to ascertain the strength oi
their acquaintance at the bazaar. To
night a big gathering of the first named
individuals Is expected and the teachers
are getting themselves ready for the
slaughter.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
MlnKS' NOMINATION.
Fry Named for Prssident--E1eotion
January 8.

At meeting Of the Minkakwa Repub-
1ican Club last night the nominating
committee presented the following nomi-
nations:-
For President. Edward Fry; First Vice
President Edward s. Brown; Second Vice
President, C. P. Reiliey; Recording Secre-
tary, DR.. Charles Frazie; Corresponding
Secretary, Winfield c. Dunn. Financial
Secretary, A. A. LANCER; Treasurer,
Charles Merker; Sergeant-at-Arms. Sam
uel r. Williams: Executive Committee,
Reuben Simpson. Robert Guy and VIM.
Armstrong; Membership Committee, John
Struthers, Michael Scultz, Jr., and Henry
Bergstede; Entertainment Committee, A..
A. LANCER, DR.. Charles Frazee, Samuel
Williams and Henry Borgstede.
The election will be held Monday even
ing. January s. 1t is probable that the
entire ticket will be elected without oppo-
sition.
The following communication was re-
ceived from Mrs. Hobart
Mrs. Hobart desires to express her
deep and heartfelt gratitude for the
resolution adopted and sent to her by
the Minkakwa Republican Club, in her
"A great bereavement.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

enjoying 1t quite as much as, ana perhaps
just a little more thsn The average
sheatrc goer.
-.,rhe Sign OF the Cross is one Of those
appeallngly strong dramas. portrayiES the
persecution of the Christians in purely
reverentIal way, to which no rational per-
SON could take exception TO the readers
of t'Quo vadis,' it Is perhaps even more
appealing, than to the non-readers, as II
portrays a number of the scenes described
in that work 1t is the story Of young
girl. .Mercia', CMiss Lille Thnriow.) lead
ing a Christian life in Rome, and portrays
scenes in the time of Nero when SO much
debauchery and cruelty existed in the
Empire
The first act portrays a street in Rome
and ii is here that the audience is intro
duced to the principal characters IN the
drama. Marcus Superbus," prefect OF
Rome, .s9Mercia," CA1iss Lille ThurloW);
.stephanus. Miss Gertrude BoswelD,
and it is here that Marcus Superbus' for
tha FIRST time sees and loves the Christian
ssMercia." Nero has ordered that al
christians be slaughtered, but Marcus"
determines to save 'sMercia.
The second act portrays three scenes:
nv the Cestrian bridge, all Of which are
as elaborate as the costumes OF tne ac-
tors. Marcus, by his love for the Cnrls-
tian girl has incurred the enmity Oh
Berenls fAIiss Agnes Scott), who uses her
power with the Empress Poppea eMlss
Florence Lecierg) for the destruction OF
Mercia
II is in the second act that one OF the
strongest parts of the piece appears: II ls
when Stephanus. the Christian child, is
taken prisoner and tortured. In this MISS
Boswell $ work is excellent, and the
screams heard when she is placed upon
the rack are only too natural. The Chris
tians are betrayed but Marcus appears
in the nick Of time, carrying off Mercsa-
In the third act a scene of a Roman
feast with all its disgusting debauchery Is
portrayed. In act four Nero appears. HE
is portrayed by w. E. Bonney, who makes
a typical emperor. Marcus pleads for the
life of Mereia, and here is one OF the
strongest scenes of the piece. Mr. Dalton
in that pleading moves even the strong
sex to tears Nero refuses unless Mercla
will renounce her faith. Marcus goes to
the prison, offers her a crown, but she
refuses, The roar of the lions is heard
from the arena. Marcus decides to be-
come Christian and together they throw
themselves to the wild beasts.
Last night marked the first performance
under the present management where the
prices had been reduced, and that fact
combined with the play brought out
crowd which filled the Academy to over
fiowins.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
CHRISTMAS GUILD EXHIBIT.
Thousands Of Garments Collected at
Phillips Hall Today.

The Christmas Guild, which is conduct
ed much after the manner Of the Needle
work Guild holds its annual exhibit in
Phillips Hall. today. The exhibit was
opened at two o'clock this afternoon,
when thousand OF garments were display
ed on long tables, and contributions were
still arriving at three o'clock In previous
years the Guild has always collected in
the neighborhood of five thousand gar
ments, as well as coal and groceries, and
does not expect to fall behind on this
occasion.
Thse garments. coal and groceries, are
to be distributed among the various
Catholic Churches Of the city, and these
churches viii in turn distribute them
among the poor. Miss Louise Edge Is
president Of the Guild. and has fifteen
district presidents to assist her.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
no MYRTILLA DAILY, WIDOW o
yr,u,s,n ii Daiy: May Daily Hatch. Frederic

TO MYRTILLA pALY, WIDOW op
William II. Daily: May Daly Hatch. Frsasriss
state Of New Jersey ss
Ya,, are hereby notified that at q public
sale made BY tie sy EosetoT ss el ye5ssy suo Sss
and Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased ,i foi
the sum of twenty-eisht dollars and hfty-nvs
ssass e s's q New New Jersey. fronfins on freeman
EOS ISss s. "A il, Ii block number iss-is5s upor
an assessment map annexed to report mum.
her ioi. made by the s'commissieness e Adjuss
ment appointed III and for said City by The
tined copy of which report and map was MED
City. On the srd day q September. 1885. sais
report and map and said sale being made
pursnant to shs pF9vslens q ss aa s., el sss -
1856 entitled
.An Act coneerningS the seSsiernenr and col
& lection q arrsasasss e unpaid ssxss: m e. g
In cities Of this State. and imposing and
Ievying a tax. assessment and lien in lieu
and instead e such arrssrAsss; saa = SIS g ,sss q.
for the sale Of lands subjected % N;ture
taxation and assessment.
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU arc further notilea that yon appea1
10 havs an estate 81 interest ii said land and
real estate and unless the ssid land ana real
estate shall Be redeemed. aH provided "a said
acts before the expiration Of six months from
ana afser the service hereof. deed fur she
came win be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen q Jersey CITY, the fee simpis
tssshs & ss saa 8 sna 81 ss ssa's z
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The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

1.-THE Highwayman," De Koven and
Smiths romantic comic opera, is ex-
pected to meet with a rousing reception
when it is presented in this city. The
entertainment is well adapted to draw
large house, with its efferyescent music,
groups of pretty girls and the humor Of
its comedians. of which there are three.
and the fun is consequently fast and
furious. Arthur DEACON will be seen as
Captain Scarlet role which has estab-
lished him as the leading exponent OF this
kind of work and a very captivating
stage presence and is especially fitted to
the character he assumes.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
GERMAN HOSPITAL FAIR
Ladies Aid No. Conducts a
Christmas Bazaar.


Ladies' Aid Society No. Of the German
Hospital. and Dispensary Fund Associa-
ton formally opened its Christmas bazaar
yesterday afternoon at No. s6 Danfor.h
avenue. The articles on sale are mostly
the result of the Sewing Guilds LABOR
Business was brisk yesterday and the
ladies were happy. The proceeds go to the
hospital fund. The bazaar will continue
until all the articles are sold.
The booths and those in charge are:-
y Doll Booth-Mrs. William Blumlein ana
Fancy Table-Mrs. Lajorie. Mrs. Kleber
and Mrs KunnoW. 80. zf;.s
Toy Table-Mrs. Joseph glaise. MISS
Lena Abel and Miss Fanny Thiesen.
Candy Table-Mrs. Charles Mitzenius
and Mrs. George Thiesen-
Grab-bag and Peanut Tapie-Ars'
Flower Booth--tMrs. Henry Jahene.
Luncheon Table-Mrs. Scheaft.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

GOVERNOR VOORHEES, has covered
himself with anything rather than glory
in the premises. His total failure to re-
sent the action of the New York authori-
ties or to make any effort to secure the
lfberafion of the girl, shows he is con-
temptuously Indifferent to the majesty OF
the State.
IT does not matter how badly the New
york District Attorneys office wanted
this girl. It does not matter who or
what Molineux is or who or what she IS.
1t is this State that is the Injured party
and there can be no justification for the
failure of ner authorities to protect her
citizens and uphold her rights.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

ANOTHER strange phase of this
strange prosecution was the examination
of the Melando girl upon the witness
stand. Surely never such scene was
witnessed in an English or American
court before. The prosecuting attorney
put leading questions to his own witness,
and he was allowed to put in her mouth
substantially the story which he wished
her to tell.
Then came Recorder Goff's extraordi-
nary action. His Honor" took the wit
ness in hand and cross-examined her in
the interest of the prosecution. The pro-
ceeding would have been quite in order
at French court martial, but it was to
say the least, an innovation inan American
court. Mr.. Weeks took mild exception
to it, but. Of course. he was overruled.
What rights has he or his client in Re-
corder Goifs court?
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record of circulation of books for
home reading for he week ending Decem-
ber, 1899. was as follows:-General works.
11G; philosophy, 26; religion, 105: sociology,
IA; philology, 4 natural science, $40;
useful arts. ss; literature, 45o; fiction. 3se7;
juvenile fiction, 3.077; history, 565: bio
graphy, 593; travels, 431. Total. 10. 0.11S
through the delivery stations. $780,
Number of borrowers registered during
fhe week 1913
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
GRANTS EXPECT A FUSS.

The U. s. Grant Association will hold
its usual weekly meeting tonight at the
clubhouse, Ocean near Woodlawn ave-
nues. NOMINATIONS for officers to serve
during the coming year will be made. 1t
is expected that the Burns faction win
endeavor to block the reelection of
President William e. Reed, and will
nominate a candidate Of their own.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

AFTER all it is hard to see how this
girls story did the case against Molineux
any very great good, OF course if the
defense had persistentiy denied that
Moiineux ever used the crescent paper,
Mary Melando's evidence would have
had certain weight. But as the defence
has admitted the use Of the paper. what
additional point is gained? If any. It
must be of a decidedly attenuated de-
scrlption.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
BROKEN WIRE CAUSED DELAY.

The falling Of a feed wire at the juno
tion about seven o'clock last evening,
caused block lasting almost fifteen min
utes on the Bayonne and Newark trolley
lines. The wire snapped IN two, and one
end fell spluttering to the pavement.
A team of horses standing in front of
Kerin's grocery store were frightened and
started 10 run away. but were caught.
The wire was repaired by the repair
wagon
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
TRUTHS" CHRISTMAS NUMBER

OF all the Christmas numbers which the
various periodicals are issuing at this sea-
son Of the year, none is more attractive
or artictic than that gotten up by
Truth of New York. Its illustrations
are master pieces in their way and the
stories and articles in the text are
literary gems Accompanying the Christ
mas number Of Truth is very artistic
and attractive calendar for 1900.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
THlEsEN CONCERT TOMORROW.

The Thiesen Amateur Orchestra will
give concert tomorrow night at Bel
vedere Hall, Old Bergen Road and Dam
forth avenue. A number Of new selec-
tions. lately rehearsed, will be rendered.
Miss Fanny Thiesen will sing several so-
prano solos. The orchestra consists Of
thirty members, under the direction OF
Mr.. George Thiesen.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
OLYMPUS CLUB PRoSPERs.

The Olympus Club VIII meet tonight at
its quarters on Rose avenue. The bowl
ing alley has recently been repaired and a
new pool table purchased. A number of
the members can be found at the club
house any night cultivating their skill in
bnf51 games
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
MUSICAL MATTERS.
DR.. Desserts Recital Takes Place
Tonight.

DIR. Frank G. Dessert win conduct the
first series of organ recitals this evening
at the Bergen Baptist Church.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
MEETINGS

FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
JERSEY CITY. Dec. 9Th. 1899
Notice is hereby given that an election
for eight Directors of this Bank will be
held at the Banking House on Tuesday,
the 9Th day of January next.
The polls will be open from IL NJ. to
: ~ G. w. coNKLTN.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12

.rots, Isl. .7ss. .5s2 81
State OF New Jersey, gbunty Of Hudson, ss.-
T. O. w. Conklin CASHIER of the above named
Bank. do soIennIy s~ea: that the above state.
ment is true to the besfo my knowledge ans
D'''eA 1. ". coNKLIN.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn y before mel
this sth day Of December, 1899.
FRANCIS H MCGEE.
;. N6ary Public
GEO. T. SMITH
J. D. BEDLE,
E. II. C. YOUNG,
- Directors.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-12
TUESDAY. DECEMBER u, 1899.

9hfs paper is Democratic in principles
ana Is independent in its gietvs on al local
n4fesflons