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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
mrs EASY TO AcT."'


The number of women and girls who
want 10 go upon the stage is said to be
practically unlimited, and a trial in a.
New York court. My last week, showed
how many knaves there are who extort
money by trading IN this almost univer-
sal desire. Every artist Of any promin-
ence who travels is sure in almost all Of
the cities or towns she visits to be called
upon by one or more ambitious amateurs.
Some of the callers are funny, some
tragic, but all are in deadly earnest in
their desire to f~aseinate the public by
an exhibition of their talents and
physical charms. 1t was reserved. how
ever, for Miss May Robson to develop a
new experience in this line. The event
happened two weeks ago in a New
England town. which was visited, when
.Make Way for the Ladies' was forced
through the exigencies of previous book
ing to ~ncounte a week Of that theatre
cal bug-bear. one night stands. The town
in question boasted a very poor hotel, to
the defects of which the additional one
of women walters. 1t seems to be one
of the innovation laws of combinations
that bad hotels and women walters are
generally to be found in conjunction. The
young woman who waited on Miss Rob-
SON was a s~ingularly ~forlorn, weak look
ing and miserable specimen The actress
dinner, bad in itself, was so badly served
that she thought Of complaining, but
plying the evident i'll health of the
waitress and not wishing TO get her into
trouble, she forbore.
After dinner Miss Robson was lying
down, taking her usual rest before going
to her arduous work, and in this play
her work is very hard, when a timid
knock was heard at her door. On the
knocker being told to enter, the door was
opened just wide enough to allow the
slim form of the unhappy waitress to
slip into the room. She coughed depre-
~catingly.
what is it?" said Miss Robson, antici-
pating the usual request for a pass.
"Ain't there no openin' with your
troop?y
Fol whom?s inquired the actress.
why, for met' returned the applicant.
You see this works too hard for me.
Up at 6, wait at breakfast, wash-up. help
to make beds; then dinner and supper,
till Q o'clock, an carryin' heavy trays,
an sweepin' and things. Now 0 peo-
pie don't seem to have nothin' to do but
just travel about an see places, an wear
nice clothes, an learn a few pieces an
just speak EN- off at night. Now, I've
a very good memory an can learn most
anything"
Miss Robson saw this was too absolute
" hopeless a case to be discussed or even
argued with. All she said was
Unfortunately this p was all
made UP early in the season But try
all that come along. Meanwhile try to
learn to wait better, and remember the
proverb. Everything comes to one who
knows how to wait
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Escaped Gas and a Lighted
Match Together Injured
Benjamin Hunt.

Escaping gas and a lighted match are
responsible for an accident which hap
pened last evening in a restaurant on
Ocean avenue, near the New York Bay
Cemetery. While fortunately not fatal,
considerably damage was done Benjamin
Hunt, twenty-three years old, is a waiter
employed by the keeper, w.
p. Fireman. a gas jet is lighted every
night in the yestibule Of the cafe en-
trance.
Hunt lit the gas last evening as usual
and closed the outer vestibule door. In
passing into the cafe he also closed the
inner door with considerable force, there
by creating a current of air which ex-
tinguished the light, at the same time
allowing the gas to escape.
About ten minutes later Hunt had oc-
casion to visit the vestibule. He smelled
the escaping gas, but recklessly struck a
match. The result was a loud explosion,
the force of which knocked Hun through
a side door, landing him in the alley.
Several ~neighbors, hearing the explosion,
rushed to his assistance, and discovered
that he was severely burned about the
head and face. He was attended by Dr.
Hollister and afterwards removed to the
City Hospital.
It is hardly probable that he will be
able to leaye the Hospital inside of two
weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
of Music.

The last opportunity to see the Broaa-
way Theatre Company in the comic
opera success, .sTh Highwayman, VIII
be given tonight at the Academy q
Music. To miss seeing this splendid
opera presented by a most capable
organization Of principals and choruses
is to miss a treat seldom afforded u
theatre goers.
Beginning with a matinee on Xmas
the Academy of Music will offer for
its holiday attraction the brilliantly
amusing farce, MAKE Way for the
Ladies" with the entire Madison Square
Theatre cast and production. The COM
panv. which is the same that delighted
us in ION and off, is headed by r. NJ.
Holland, Fritz Williams and May
Robson, and also includes under the stage
name of Eric Hope the Earl Of Var
mouth. MAKE Way for the Ladies' Is
particularly well fitted for this season as
its motive is entirely unobjectionable,
and it may be enjoyed by the young as
well as the more mature theatre goer-
In addition to the matinee on Christmas
there will be the usual ones on Wednes-
day and Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
BERGEN LODGES OFFICERS
Annual Election Last Night--Inter-
esting Ceremonies.

The annual election of Bergen Lodge
No. AZ, F. & A. NJ, was held last even
ing. The following officers We're elected
and installad:-George A. Haynes. wor-
shipful master; DR.. George Wilkinson,
senior warden; Edw. f. Pierson, junior
warden; Samuel McBurney, treasurer;
P. Rocket, secretary; John A.
White, senior deacon; Walter Gardner,
junior deacon; I'm ]. Toogood, marshal;
Thos. P. King, p. M, chaplain; ]. K.
Tealey, organist; R. M. Packer. p. M,
and John ]. froffey, stewards; George B.
Edwards, trustee.
A special FIN Memoriam" service was
one of the features of the evening. The
late Past Master Charles B. Thurston,
during many years of his life, officiated
as installing officer at the elections of
Bergen Lodge. A past masters process
sion was formed and entered the lodge
room, bearing upon a cushion the apron
and past masters jewel Of the deceased
brother, and a sprig of acacia. AT he
conclusion of the ceremonies this was de-
posted upon a suitably prepared pedes-
tai in the east end of the lodge room,
a beautiful memorial wreath being at the
same time placed at the base of the
pedestal by the master of the lodge.
Worshipful Brother King The ceremony
concluded with a perfect rendering by
Brother William f. Ambrose of Phoebe
Carey's One Sweetly Solemn Thought"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
LENTz ON DECK AGAIN.
He Is Elected Chairman Of the
Essex Republican Com
mittee.
Especial to sIhe Jersey city News.s1

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l
NEWARK, Dec. %, 1S99.-Major Carl
Lentz won a sweeping victory over his
enemies at last nights annual meeting Of
the Essex County Republican Committee.
He was elected chairman of the commi
tee with practically no opposition, and
despite hercu1ean efforts to defeat him.
Until the last few weeks the anti-Lentz
faction has appeared to hold the balance
Of power in county politics. Ever since
last winter, when charges Of unprofes-
sional conduct as a lawyer were brought
against the Major. Early last spring the
opposition concentrated its efforts and
brought the case before the State au-
thorities. Powerful pressure was brought
to bear, and, as the spring municipal
campaign was about to open, Major Lentz
was forced to resign the Craftsmanship
of the County Committee, Henry M. Dore-
mus, the present Sheriff, taking his place.
So vigorously were the charges pressed
against Lentz that he was compelled TO
step into the background as a political
factor. That his case might not have an
influence on the last elections, xthe hear
ings were postponed until after Novem-
Der I. Then testimony was taken at TWO
or three sittings, but Of late the case APP
pears to have dropped out Of sight. and
the Majors temperance as the Essex
Republican leader causes many to believe
that he or his friends have assurances
that he will not be convicted.
The Majors reinstatement has a dis
tinct bearing on State politics, as he and
his allies in Essex have been in the habit
of exerting a strong influence on 1egis-
1afive naaftars at Trenton. I'm to late,
the Essex legislators have not he'd their
usual consultations with the Major, but
it will be different now Every effort
was made by the anti-Lentz faction TO
get Supreme Court Clerk William Riker
and others to run against him, but this
they declined to do. The committee elect
ed Mr.. Doremus treasurer and John Faav-
| ell, secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
TENNIS BIG SMOKER
Democratic Association Had a Royal
Time Last Night.

r-,.-.z rJa1I No 51e Neurork oSrendIp
: $50 - o,rs.aa S;,sy ,sst nipht ~
Was fowueu ~ - mgs4ness no
~ applss arta~ssj n,aer4 and enjoy tae
1s1. - ~ ~ rrs,1tb ward Demo-
49, ssaota+son rrba nroaram,ne was
e,ssa ,angtbv creat credit Is due Mr.. M.
Gasna me 1900 ~ anpo,rncer and
49, ~ caren,ontss covne IS ! prince
aSsa fo1lrn,s and his affabililfv aided
srSat,,T ~ kino tbe entertainment
- s,r,oa3nFv
ra1a,al T,ean oryen4a Inc smoker with a
us,eor,a ADDRESS apd recited two poems.
Sa~o - s9a5 Vii a. ba always does.
NJ ssna;,1 - Ire yal,nteer ouartette.
csaw1aa NO T,sornss FLYNN
4TNneu - = =. Re,ter cant;vated
n ama~a ar,5 ma boxing bol,ts of Al.
pas,sv ~ tbs ARLINGTON Athletic club and
o,pa,.rl7s of 0,Rnnrke 4. G.. and
~ ~ nT,,1lins q n,srnber Of the Tenth
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
day and Saturday

The story of the farce concerns the eff
forts of one Madame Pompon to throw
off the thraldom in which her sex has
been SO long held by man. She is married
but her husband is a ~nonentity, and for
the purpose of amusing himself falls IN
love with a washerwoInan. Madame
Pompon has two daughters, Renee and
Camille. Renee is an artist and Camille
is a physician. She has o daughter An
dree. who is entirely different from the
mother and her two sisters. h is mar
ried happily. Mr.. Girard a court to
Mile. Renee, who finally marries him. 1t
does not take Girard long to discover that
his wife has no love for him. He attempts
to make her jealous and pretends to a fir
tation with another woman. Madame
Pompon having been admitted to prac-
tice law, declares that she viii secure
Renee a divorce and conduct the case her
self. She also discovers her own hus-
bands adventures with the washerwoman
and adds Mr.. Pompon's case to that Of
Mr.. Girard's, going to h court for the
purpose of securing " divorces.
The scene in court follows. Mr.. Girard's
case is tried first. Madame Pompon learns
chat the judge who is to preside was a
sweetheart OF nerS lWenty-HN6 YEARS 9e-
fore. Pompon gets the judges ear n
Nine. Pompon having shown her temper,
the judge decides the case against Mad
anne Pompon. There is a row in the
court and all hands emerge from it more
or less d%isfigured. When the parties re-
turn home, small MISUNDERSTANDING are
settled. It turns out that Camille has
been smatten with a gentleman who sent
her roses every day for a year or more
and is ready to marry her, Renee wants
10 go back to her husband and Nine.
Pompon herself finally comes forward and
says it is all a mistake.
The changes in the prices at the Acad-
envy of Music have resulted in greatly in
creased receipts. The public have a
en- advantage of the fact that they can
see elegant companies and plays at mod
crate prices. The scale of prices are now:
Evenings. 81, 75c., Soc, 25c.; matrices, or
chestra, 75c. and 50c.; balcony reserved,
soc. and CSC. The matinees are sure to be
well attended at these prices. which the
management make a strong feature Of.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23

Thomas Swan, IA st. Mary aversue,
writes: II think it may of interest to
bring to notice the remarkable journey Of
a letter through the penny post, says the
London ssTimes., On Christmas Day,
1898, there came INTO force peny postage
with British Central Africa. On that day
I posted a letter with a penny stamp adj
dressed to a friend living in Uganda,
which is as near as possible in the centre
of Africa. I have just received this let
ter back through the Returned Letter
Office, and the manner of its journey is
indeed extraordinary. The first postmark
after leaving London is Momrbasa, where
it started inland for a short distance by
the new railway, and them by post run
ner to the Victoria Nyanza Lake, at
Uganda where, at Port Alice. the post
mark is dated March 2, 1899. 1t was there
forward to Toro, ~postmarked March %,
and. that being the extreme limit Of the
British protectorate, the letter was then
sent by messenger to the nearest Belgian
outpost of the Congo State On Lake Al
bert Edward. The letter here bears date
April 8 received and April 6 dispatched,
from Fort Benz, and certified by the Bel
gian officer in command there. Next come
postrnarks of Stanley Falls and Leopold
vile, with dates illegible. The letter was
r~eaddressed to Borna and seems to have
at last found its way from there TO the
Atlantic coast, and then returned to me
here. A point worth mentioning is that
the Letter is one of the very few that can
possibly bear the post date December p,
1898. on a penny stamp for the colonies.
On that day the receipt of penny letters
began. AS Christmas Day fell ON a sum
dav fine ad1ifi0nal difficulty was sur
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23

Touhey & Mack and other well known.
vaudeville performers. at which enfertaln-s
ment there viii be presented with elap-
crate scenic effects a highly successful
operate burlesaue called MAI Of the
Tenderloin,'' and a farce comedy concert
called .McDoodle's Flats; or, Satanss
Inn in which that clever and chic hit
tie burlesquer. frankie Haines, Will have
the leading part. assisted by nearly every
member of this big company. Notwith-
standing the expense Of this organiza-
ton. Rice & Barton will not increase the
price of admission.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23

Of the people at heart, and which holds y
above all other considerations.
The resolution for Us to make, there
fore. in the midst Of our enjoyment Of the
present good things is to stand fast in the
future for the same principles that have
benefited US in the past-for National
honesty and good faith, for the reign Of
law as opposed to license, for a liberal
policy which permits private enterprise 70
flourish. unrestricted. according to the
natural avs of business, and for q system
of local government which devotes Itself
rather to the promotion Of the general
good than to factious and mischieyous IN
reference with private life and personal
liberty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
CAT RI

no JOHANNA MoRoNEY, MICHAEL De
laney, Annie Delaney. his wife; Mary Ban
Dolan. Bridget Dolan, his wife; John Mo-
reney, stephen Mor9ney, Gatherins Moro Bay
ter. administrator Of estate OF Joseph paw
son and Christopher Ran, tenant--
You are hereby notifies. tlsas a. a public sac
made by the city Saaeetes e Sesssy I.as.
on the Sth day of October, 1880, Ihe Mayer
and Aldermen Of Jersey city purchased fer
twenty cents ALL the land and real estate
situate in Jersey City, in the County or Hua-
son and State Of New Jersey ~, ir snS 5ssfgl
mated as LOT Is. in block number 10 upon
an assessment map annexed 70 E repors h' M
iustrnent appointed in and for said City by
Inc Circuit Court Of the County Of Hudson a
egasf q he oosfice Of the City Collector Of Jer-
sev CITY. on the 24th day Of October, 1879, sala
report ana 1ap a ang saaa 81 sa1s an act aet IL the
legislature of New Jersey, passed Marcn SetA.
1856, entitled sas
zion Of arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates or water Fehss IN
ine 4 FAX. assessment and lien in lieu AMI
instead Of such arTearages. ana 20 eIr
force the payment thereof. and to proybie
taxation and assessment,
And the severalt supplements thereto. 1880,
10 have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and res
s ssta' before tie separation u six months from
and after the service hereof, q deed Tor Inc
sane wfl ss s s. 5er sssss eity. Re fec Simple
~ said land and real estate according to the
provisions % The said act .su.s.n -.
1 THr MAYOR AND ALDERmEN or JnR-
sHz ei11 3. Hoes.
sssah' A~ttsss II i. o.poSNEfL
AxX& AfE M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
POTTS HAS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Police Justice Potts. this morning, was
very lenient with the prisoners who were
arraigned before him charged with drunk
enness. The Judge did not feel disposed
to have any man sent to jail over Christ
mas. All those who had been charged
with drunkenness or disorderly conduct
were released, with the warning that if
they were again arrested they would get
a double sentence. The usual crowd
which formerly besieged the Police JUS
tees for the release of friends before
Christmas was not in evidence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
EAT AND ABANDONED HIS WIFE.

John c.. Meyer, of No. 152 Newark ave
nue.. was charged with abandonment IN
the First Criminal Court this morning
by Overseer of the Poor John G. Hewitt.
Mrs. Meyer, who is forty years old, has
been compelled to earn her own living
for some time. doing washing for private
families. She said:-
MY husband no only fails to support
me, but is continually abusing me-"
Judge, my wife is not telling the truth.
I give her all my money and I never
beat her, remarked Meyer.
Overseer of the Poor Hewitt cor
.roborated Mrs. Meyers testimony.
Meyer was ordered by Justice Potts to
pay his wife IS per week, towards her
SupDo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
Bon Ton Theatre.

Rice & Barton's big gaiety e~xtravagan-
"a one of the largest and most
successful organizations on the road, will
be seen at the Bon Ton next week.
The engagement of this mammoth COM
pany of artists will be of real interest to
theatre-goers. The entertainment they
furnish is full of fun. song, dance and
pretty girls, including a bevy of ladies'
of 4 Turkish harmon. Sultanas, Egyptian,
Oriental girls clad in handsome costumes.
In the clio there win be seen the beau
tiful and accomplished Princeton Sisters,
Hickey & Nelson, fresh from the Euro
pedan music halls; Barton & Eckhoff,
musical comedians; ]. K. Mullen, the
Irish comedian, assisted by Annie Dunn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
70 THE srocKHoLDERs On THE SEA

TO THE OF THE SEA
Coast Packing Company
You viii take notice that at a meeting OF
the Board OF Directors Of the Sea Coast Pack
ing Company, duly called and held on We'd
nesday. october p. 1893. the following resolu-
ton was duly adopted
Reserved, That we. the Directors o. the Sea
Coast Packing Company, do hereby declare
that 1t is advisable that the capital stock Of
the corporation he increased from three million
dollars (S3. 900, 0ND, as fixed by the certificate
Of incorporation, to eight million dollars
(sS. 600, e10}: the Increase to consist Of two thou
par vaIue Of one hundred dollars Glo0 each.
with the same rights and preferences as the
preferred stock now outstanding. and three
thousand q, 000) shares Of common stock OF the
par value of one hundred dollars 800 each,
with the same rights as the common stock
now outstanding; and TO authorize the Direc-
tors in their discretion to receive subscriptions
for. sell at par. or issue in exchange or pay
ment, or IN part payment. for property psr-
chased. the whole or any part Of the author
lied capital stock Of tae cooperation. and de-
liver certificates Of stock therefor, as a means
to provide further capital. plant or property,
or any or all of the same necessary or de-
slrabIe for the business or the corporation;
holders Of the corporation be called to be held
at the offi1e Of the corporation Ne 50 Grand
street, Jersey tlty, n. J., On the fifteenth
{15th) day of November, 1893. at II o'cioek
4. NJ, to take action upon this resolution,
and to take any other or necessary action In
relation to the business Of the Company.
You are further notified taat the meeting
Of the stockholders, directed by the said reso-
luton to be called and held. IS hereby called
and Will be held at the time and place fixed
Dated Jersey city. n. J.. October 80. 1889
BY order OF the Board OF Dirsc.ors.
CHARLES H. RANDLE,
President.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
MISS BLELLocH SURPRISED.
Her Friends Gave Her a Jolly Time
Thursday Nigh:+

A surprise party was given to Miss A.
Bfellock, at the residence of her mother,
81 Jersey avenue. Thursday evening.
All had a jolly time. A delicious supper
was served. The music was good. 1t was
played by James Beggs, Jr., and George
and Frank vogt. Miss Blelloch received a
beautiful basket of lowers.
Those present were.-Misses A. Blelloch,
c.. Blelloch, J.. Blelloch, N. Blelloch, J.
Tibson, A. Hausche. B. Hausche, M.
Hausche. N. Pierce, K. Robins, E. Rob
ins. Messrs. 7. Baumann, A. Meyer. J.
Mailly, T.. Vogt. J. Beggs, e. Desnan, FL.
Aldridge, ]. Reilly, G. BlelIoch. A. McIn-
tee, ". Baumann.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
WoESSNER MUST DIVIDE
His s6 a Week is to Be Shared With
His Wife.

Frederick Woessner, of No. 1877 Orchard
street, New York, vas charged in the
First Criminal Court. this morning, with
~bandonmant His wife, who is a resi-
dent of this city said
Il have been married to Woessner for
eight years. During that time he has
not contributed one cent toward my sup
port
Judge, I was always willing to sup
port, but I never had work interrupted
the prisoner. II am working now and am
earning a good salary"
How much dolyou earn" asked the
Coura
Six dollars per week" answered
Woessner.
eWell. divide it up with your wife Give
her three dollars a week." ordered JUS
tiee Potts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
NEW STEAMER RaEIA IN.

The new twin screw steamer Rhein. the
latest addition to the North German Lloyd
Ldne fleet Of steamers. arrived this morn
ing from Bremen direct. with a5 cabin and
522 Storage passengers and a full cargo
OF general merchandise. The Rhein was
by Blohn & voss, Hamburg. She
is 1880 tons gross and 1896 tons register.
has fonr pole masts and is fitted with ali
the latest and modern improvements. She
has accommodation for 80 cabin ind 1000
passengers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
KILLED BY C. R. z. ENGINE
Laborer Was Struck Last Night
Nothiug to IDENTITY Him.

A man. apparently a laborer. was struck
BY 4 west bound New Jersey Central
Railway engine, No. 1.o27, near
paw station, about $50 last night ana
instantly killed. The man seemed about
~forty-fve years old. Nothing was found
about him by which he could be idenfl-
fed. The body was removed to speers
morgue.
The police believe that the man was
employed in the neighborhood of the ac-
cident and was On his way home from
work when killed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-23
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.
Sharpers Attempt to Depreoiat
Local Stocks.

The recent panic in Wall street has
stirred M a flock of curbstone sharpers
who call themselves brokers and they
are endeavoring to intimidate people in
Jersey City, holders OF local stock py
telling them to sell out or they VIII lose
all. These disinterested % brokers' go
further and offer to buy the stock, gas
trolley or electric light, al half its par
value.
.sThe rouble is" said a well known
fnancier in this city, is that there are
many small holders of stock who listen
to these fellows and become frightened
and sell. Thus doing lat these sharpers
want. They gobble up the stock and viii
reap the benefit