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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
WOULDN'T MAKE A COMPLAINT.
Falker Was Treated and Then On
theoretically Beaten.


Charles Falker, of No. 243 Newark ave-
nue., was brutaIly assaulted early Sunday
morning on Newark avenue near Grove
street, by three men who gave their names
as John Conroy, of No. 152 Newark ave-
nue.; Alexander Brophy, of Nc. 112 Wayne
street, and Lawrence Levy, Of No. 165
York street. Falker, whose parents re-
side in Trenton, decided to spend the holt
days with them. He left his horne in
time to catch the midnight train Saturday
night.
While on his way to the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot he was stopped by the
three men and was invited into a saloon
to nave a drink lie went IN with the
men. After the liquor had been disposed
of the cuartette went out of the saloon.
When the sidewalk was reached the three
men began to pumel Falker unmercifully
He called for police. Policeman Cavan-
augh, of the Gregory street station, and
Maypother, of the Seventh street station,
answered the summons.
When they arrived Falker refused to
make a complaint. All soon as the officers
left the scene the fight was renewed They
returned an placed Conroy, Brophy and
Levy under arrest. Falker then consented
to make the complaint. He was a sorry
sight when he reached the station. His
face was badly discolored and cut. The
three prisoners were a~rraigned this morn
ing in the First Criminal Court. Falker
swore he was not positive that the men
were those who assaulted him. The charge
of assault and battery was then dismissed
and a complaint of disorderly conduct
against the three men was made. Justice
Potts found each guilty and imposed a
fine of IS apiece.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
Made from Grape
Cream of Tartar.

seem far back to him. He said he mad
heard far more about polygamy since nS
came East than when at home, anu' ne
added. with a dry smile, that since ms
sojourn here he had come to the CON
clusion that it was all a man coQlu og 70
take care Of one woman, ana ne oltSll
get along with, possibly. Polygamy, now
ever. was banished forever, no matter
what people said. OF course.
who had more than one wife when the
law was put into effect would not give up
those wives. and no sound mlneasa peIsoir
could expect them to. They MAD sala,
many Of them, that even Y me cnu BIT
in a few years all evidences OF
would have vanished.
Elder Tyson said that he had Just re-
turned from a trip to Washington, Wnefe
he had a talk with Congressman-eiect
Roberts, whom he knew personally. re
said The Roberts was not supported py
the Mormon Church, that the cnurcn nau
or election. As a matter OF tact the fgaa
ers in the church were, most OF lnem, ns-
publicans, while Roberts was a Tree SiEvSf
Democrat. He himself supported Hoperls
because. like the latter, he was a Bryan
Democrat. but many Mormons had voted
against Roberts. When he last saw Ropz
erts the latter was connden erm ne n wod,a
Elder Tyson added hat the story IN the
newspapers to the effect that DR.. Maggle
Shiop, one of Roberts wives, was mar
false. He knew Mrs. Ship personally
and could vouch for it that she was mar
ried to Roberts twelve years ago, mar =,
three years before polygamy was abolisn-
ed. But SO far as the Mormon Cnufcn
was concerned 1t made not a particle q
difference whether Roberts were seated
in Congress or not.
both elders Tyson and Whiting declared
that there was no secrecy whatever apous
their work in securing converts 70 lnear
religion. In fact, they were glad 20 nave
the newspapers print articles about them,
as long as they printed the truth. some
people thought they preferred secrecy p sa
fact mat the newspapers would not print
~artieles setting forth their faith, and the
vital points i'm their religion In some cities
they had been met with more consioeTa-
tion than in others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
COL. STOCKTON DEAD.
His Sons Death fastened His
lone Of Princeton's Promi-
nent Citizens.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."1
PRINCETON, Dec. 26, 1s99-Colonel
Samuel Waltham Stockton. one Of
Princeton's most prominent citizens drop
ped dead at his home in Princeton yester-
day afternoon. Death was due to heart
failure and was probably FASTENED by the
fact that a few days ago Colonel Stock
ton received word Of the death OF his son,
Charles, who was employed as a civil
engineer by the Nicaragua Canal Com
pany.
Colonel Stockton had been in failing
health for some time and his physicians
had fears Of a general breakdown.
When he learned last week of the
death Of his son, in Nicaragua, he was
greatly overcome, although it was not
believed then tina his end was so near
Colonel Stockton was St years Of age.
He was ore of the distinguished family
whose names have been so closely
identified with the history of the eoun-
try, being the son Of the late Samuel
ST ockton and a nephew of Commodore
Stockton. He was educated at Prince
ton University. being a member of the
class of 1855.
The news of the death of Colonel Stock
ton caused much sorrow in Princeton
where he was known by almost every
resident and was universally esteemed,
He was a man of rare qualities, being
absolutely without fear, but at the same
time possessed OF a genial disposition and
of courtly manners, which endeared him
to all with whom he came in contact
Colonel Stockton won his title OF
Colonel during the Civil War, in which
he gained distinction for his bravery.
Colonel stockton was the owner o.
"Morven," famous in history as the sits
of the battle of Princeton. The house
now occupied by former President Cleve
land is built on ground which was {
| part OF the "Morven" estate, and Colone
StOcktonss own home was situated directly
in the rear Of that of Mr.. Cleveland.
Colonel Stockton was noted as one O.
| the greatest horsemen in this part of thu
country. He took great delight in hi
| stables, which always contained some @
the finest horses in the vicinity. II
was also an enthusiastic sportsman, ant
| was a close personal friend of Mr. Cleye
| land. On many occasions and frequently
during the past fall Mr.. Cleveland ant
Colonel stockton went together on hunt
ing trips.
Colonel Stockton is survived by foui
| daughters and one son, Richard, who wa
| a member OF the class of 1885 in Princeton
| and who is now in Philadelphia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
DmEsPICABLE THIEVES.
A Gang Steals Flowers From
Graves in Greenville.

What appears to be ar organized gang
Of flower thieves has been operating in
the Greenvflle section during the past
week with considerable success. Florists
have been the main sufferers, but the
gang has not hesitated to steal flowers
from private houses when the opportuni-
ties occurred.
1t is the custom Of many people to
strew flowers upon the graves of their
friends and relatives in the New York
Bay Cemetery in the holiday season. In
many cases these flowers have been sto-
len, despite the vigilance of the cemetery
authorities. AS flowers usually being a
high price at this time of the year, It
is supposed that they are stolen for dis
posal in the New York markets
1t is noticeable that he thieves have
a special preference for carnations, with
chrysanthemums as a second choice. u
late a number of florists have found II
necessary to employ watchmen to protect
their property. Police Captain Nugent
has issued special instructions to. patrol
men TO keep a sharp lookout for this
class of thieves.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
Rice and Barton's Extravaganza
Company" at the Bon Ton Theatre.

Yesterday was a gala day at the Bon
Ton Theatre. At the matinee seats were
at a premium and in the evening one was
lucky if he obtained standing room. Men
fought for this privilege and even women
stood while they saw the performance
from beginning to end. The show of this
week is one of more than ordinary inter-
est, even to the old time admirers of a
vaudeville performance.
A goodly section of the programme was
given to a we'll written farce entitled.
MAUD of the Tenderloin." Twenty-one
! characters figure in this farce. The
situations are excruciatingly funny They
| keep getting funnier all the time and
average person in the audience holds his
| Sides. The troupe embraces any number
Of real good comedians. The scenery is
| rich, the costumes worn by the women
are all dazzling.
The olio Of the general performance in
cludes Harry Barton and Fred Eckhoff,
"up-to-date musical comedians They
are all that's claimed for them. Will H.
| and Lillian l.. Nelson. who claim to come
fresh from conquests in Europe's music
halls" give a very entertaining sketch
entitled. Twisted and Tangled If one
cares TO see q man get twisted ana
tangled" with his feet, he wants to see
| Mr.. Hickey. Nothing short of a pictorial
Illustration would conye the idea. The
irish element of the community will
greatly appreciate and applaud Toughey
and Mack, the greatest bag-pipers that
have visited this section in sometime.
The Princeton Sisters give a very artis-
tic dance and do some very graceful
| posing. J. x. Mullen, assisted by pretty
| Annie Dunn, entertain largely in a little
irish sketch entitled, Just a Little Fun =
company is brought out in the very
funny, yet picturesque farce-comedy bur-
lesuue entitled, .McDoodle's Flat, or,
| Satan Inn" The show is a good one
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
AMUsEMENTS.
Make Way for the Ladies' at the
Academy OF Music.

make Way for the Ladies" is a most
/ appropriate title for the uproariousiy
funny farce seen this week at the Acad-
envy of Music. The piece has an Original
plot and many intensely funny scenes ana
situations. The audiences yesterday fes-
tilted their appreciation of the efforts OF
the star cast by bestowing liberal APP
plause upon the participants.
The play describes the efforts of Madame
Pompon, a typical new woman, to emanci-
pate her sex from the imaginary bonds
that tie them down. Her husband, %
escape the horrors of his penpecked nome
gets up a hirtation with a washerWoman
In the meantime two of the three daugn-
ters of this ill-mated couple display the
| effects of their home life. Renee is an
artist and Camille a physician. Both are
pronounced followers in their mobners
footsteps. The third girl. Andree, is con-
| tented with her husband, greatly to the
| disgust of her advanced relatives F1naiiy.
| however. Renee consents to wed Mr..
Girard, who hal long paid court to her'
4 and then the troubles multiply. Glrara,
finding his wife does not love him, pays
marked attention to another woman. the
| love affair is discovered and Madame
Pompon determines to secure a divorce
for her daughter, whose cause she VIII
herself plead. Thinking two divorces will
be more exciting than one and give more
scope for her abilities, she drags her hus-
bands amatory adventures into court and
the great scene of the play occurs.
The judge who tries the case turns out
to be an old sweetheart of Madame Pom
! pom. and he yields at first to her blandish-
49, D-+ 1ofo~ m xrhon her famnar
gets the better of her discretion. and
take a different turn and the divorces are
denied. OF course in the end everything
ends in happiness all around.
The cast is heade by E. NJ. Holland,
Fritz williams and Miss May Robson, a
trio so well known that it seams vain to
attempt to add to their popularity. The
| applause was deafening as they brought
out the irresistlbIy comic situations.
AS the oppressed husband of Madame
| Pompon E. w. Holland was indeed
excellent. His absolute despair was
! admirably depicted, and the philosophical
manner in which he swallowed his harsh
/ treatment won for him lots of sympathy
Fritz Williams showed his versatility as
! the neglected husband of Madam Pom
| pon's daughter, Renee. Decidedly clever
was Mr.. Williams. He was especially in
teresting in the second act when he sees
his s~ister-in-law's happiness in her mar
ried life.
The original role of the emancipated
woman counsellor was taken and portray
ed in a finished manner by Miss May
| Robson. Her costume. which consisted OF
a sack coat, tight trousers and an Alpine
hat, caused considerable merriment. In
applying for divorces for herself and
daughter in court she created a barrel OF
fun by her eccentric actions and gestures
Miss Esther Tittell was the daughter
who sought honor as an artist and who
married Girard. Her work was we'll
done. Camille, the physician, was Miss
Marie Derickson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SEA
Coast Packing Company
You will 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 25, 1893. the following -esolu-
ton was duly Adopted
Resolved. That we. the Directors OF the Sea
Coast Packing Company, do hereby declare
that it is advisable that the capital stock OF
the corporation be increased from three million
of incorporation. 70 eight million dollars
(SS. 900, 600; the increase TO consist OF two thou
sand 2.00V shares OF preferred stock OF the
par value Of one hundred dollars G10D each.
preferred stock now outstanding, and three
thousand 6, 0Oo) shares of common stock Of the
par value of one hundred dollars $500 each,
with the same rights as The common stock
now outstanding; and to authorize the Difec-
tors in their discretion to receive subscriptions
for, sell at par, or issue in exchange or pay
ment, or in part payment, for property pur-
chased the whole or any part of the author
lied capital stock OF the corporation, 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-
sirable for the business OF the corporation.
and we direct that a meeting Of the stock
holders of the corporation be called to be held
street, Jersey C1ty, N j. on the fifteenth
Q5thy day OF November. 1899. at IL O'Clock
A. 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 that 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 6xed
and stated in and by the aforesaid resolution
Dated Jersey City, y. j., October 80. 1893
BY order of the Board Of Directors.
CHARLES H. RANDLE,
President
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
"llTTLE EVA" IN COURT.
She Was Madeto Pray When, Unlike
Her Namesake, She Didn't Want To

Tony Bisellick, forty years Old, who
boards with Joseph Scrubiski, at the COR
ner of Henderson and Eleventh streets,
went home intoxicated yesterday. In
stead of going to his room he went into
the parlor where two of Scrubiski's chii-
dren were at play with the toys they re-
ceived for Christmas.
Bisseilick caught hold of Eva, the thir-
teen year old daughter, and made her
kneel down ON the sofa and pray. He kept
the child saying her prayers for nearly a
half hour, when she managed to get away
from the man. Eva made a bolt for the
door and Bissellick picked up a small
chair ond threw it at her. The chair
struck the child in the back.
Eva reported the matter to her parents
and a warrant was issued for Biseliick's
arrest on a charge of assault ard battery.
This warrant was served by Chanceman
Lynch of the Seventh street station.
In court this morning little Evan said
himself" The child then told of the as
sault that had been committed on her,
Justice Potts found Biseilick guilty but
suspended sentence on payment of costs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
Academy's Next Play.

Louis Mann and Clara Lipman will pre-
sent their latest comedy, THE Girl in
the Barracks at the Academy OF Music
next week. The original of The Girl In
the Barracks was the work of Kraatz
and Stobitzer, German writers of farces'
and in the adaptation the story, 1t is SAID,
has been modified, although much of the
liveliness Of the German production has
been retained. Clara Lipman appears as
an actress form the Alcazar Lame Tour
billion.
The original New York cast, which viii
be brought here, includes Joseph Coyne,
George w. Barnum. Ben. T. Dillon,
Leighton Leigh, Thornton Cole, Bert
Flansburgh, Sidney Pryor, Claude Yerkes,
Helen Harrington, Vivian Edsall, Beatrice
Bonner, Mary E. Post, Amy Lesser and
Mabel Frenyear. Matinees will be given
Monday QNew Years day., Wednesday
and Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
TRAVELLERS POSTPONE MEETING

Owing to the holiday season the Trav-
ellers, Club, which was booked for q
meeting tonight at the residence Of Mrs.
4 + Newbury. No. 81 Clifton place, will
not convene until Tuesday, January 2
1900, when the programme s~cneduied 1or
tonight will be carried out. There WIN
be two papers, n on Guiana ana the
other on .svenezuela," which VIII con-
clude the Travellers study of South Am
erica. the following meeting. January y,
being booked for the first papers on
9Italy.v with which country the ciuD
will finish the 1900 season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
JOSEPH KELLY.
Assistant Secretarv.

STATE OF NEW JERSET-DEPARTEENT
OF State-Certihca of Dissolution.
To all to whom these presents may come.
Greeting:-
Whereas, it appears TO my satisfaction. by
duly authenticated record OF the proceedings
for the voluntary dissolution thereof BY tbs
unanimous consent OF all the stockholders de-
posted in my office, that The c. W. Pike
Company, a corporation ofnthis State, whose
principal office is situated at No. zn Nfsh-
ington street. in the City OF Jersey City, Jsun-
" Of Hudson. State Of New Jersey ISAAC ;.
Taylor being agent therein and in charge
thereof. upon whom process may be served.
has complied with the requirements OF
Act concerning corporations fRevisioa of 1885,
preliminary to the issuing Of this certificate
OF dissolution. ~
of state of the State OF New Jersey. DO hereby
certify that the said corporation did, on the
fourth dav Of December, 1892. hte IN my enice
= duly executed and attested consent IN writ
ing to the dissolution Of said corporaf.op- exc
cuied BY ali the stockholders thereof. which
said consent and the record OF the proceedings
aforesaid are now on file in my said oaics as
provided by law.
hand and affixed my official sea-, AZ
rSAaI1 Trenton, this fourth day OF Decem-
Der. 4. d. eighteen hundred ana
ninets GEORGE wuRTS,
Secretary of State
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26

cannot help feeling that the Saliva ton
Army Christmas dinner, yesterday, was
a public crime.
Whatever distress exists should, OF
course, be alleviated at this season, bu
he work should be done u~nobtrusively'
The wholesale pauperization festival held
in MADISON Square Garden did a ton Of
harm for every ounce of good that might
be credited to it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
CHIEF MURPHY HAS PNEUMONIA

Chief of Police Benjamin Murphy, who
has been confined to his home on Fourth
street since last Friday, sueffring from
an attack of pneumonia, is not better.
The Chiefs temperature is very high. II
his condition does not improve by tomor-
row DR.. Dickinson, who Is in attendance.
will hold a consultation with Or. Janeway
of New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
NEW K. OF C. COUNCIL

At Columbia Hall, Sunday afternoon,
the Knights of Columbus installed a new
council under the title of Paulus Hook
Council, No. 675. The initiation was per-
formed under the auspices OF the jersey
City Council. The new council VIII meet
Of each month After the ceremony the
members enjoyed an excellent supper IN
the dining room of the hail..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
100 MUCH FOR Mr.. zlM MERMAN

William Zimmerman, keeper of COLUMBIA
Park. reported to the Fifth Precinct police
Saturday night that a number OF boys
had been in the habit of late of defacing
the walks of the park with Objectionable
nictures and writings. Mr.. Zimmerman
had of late been in the habit of follow
ing the boys about with q pail Of wafer
and a mop. but the youthful artists have
proved too many for Mr.. Zimmerman, anu
hence the appeal for police assistance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
WILLIAM BARR DEAD.

william G.. Barr, an old Greenvilie resi-
dent. died Sunday morning at his nome,
No. 10 Lincoln court, of typhoid malaria,
contracted about a week ago. He VIII ne
buried in the family plot in the New fork
BAY Cemetery today. Mr.. Barr was =
brother of Commissioner Edward Barr
and was associated with him for a number
Of years in the bookbindery business II
G~reenyiile. He was fifty-three years oiu
and unmarried.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
PERSONAL.

Lieutenant Commander q. w. Mentz.
II. S. NJ. Of Newark, Is spending the
Christmas holidays at the Hotel del Cor
onado. Coronado Beach. California, where
as-s Mentz and her little son are guests.
Mr.. Mentz's vessel. the M~arblehead, Is
part Of the Pacific feet.
Mr.. Adna III. Underhi1I, who has been
for years the paying teller OF the West
side National Rank New York. has made
q new business departure. He has been
appointed manage of d new branch
which h International Banking and
Trust Company has just established At
Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue
nlefed. but they will be ready for business
some time before tire flrst Of January.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
n cHANcEaY OF NEw JERSEY.

ma Nolan. John Nolan, James Nolan,
Ia5srna Nolan and Laurence Nolan
~ USrfae Of an order Of the Court OF Chan
~ New Jersey. made ON the day Of ths
Ssts hersof. in a cause wherein Laurence
5rophy is complainant and you and others are
Ss,r.,r Or answer to the bill OF said complaint
~ ~ before the nineteenth day Of December
next or the said bill viii De taken as con-
The said bin is filed to set aside q certain
decree Of the above named Court and the sale
1s9s. and particularly set forth In said bill.
and foregoing an accounting, and that the
e the said complainant, subject to all equitabls
hens thereon.
or one Of YOU took part In obtaining said
Fraudulent decree and received the proceeds in
money derived therefrom-
Dated October Is. 1898
j. HERBERT OFT
SoPr Of Complainant,
No I Montgomery St..
Jersey city "
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
SOUTH COVE TRACT.

The Street and Water Board will again
take up the south Cove problem and en-
deavor, Is possible. to put the grant to
some profitable use. On the last occa-
sion. when bids were expected from rail-
road corporations. NOT an offer was re-
celged. The reason for that, Il was SAID,
was that before the tract can RI. "a serz
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26
GRANTS MEET TONIGHT.

The u. S. Grant Association will meet
tonight at its quarters, Ocean, near
Woodlawn, avenue An attempt will be
made to complete the task, started a few
weeks ago, Of revising the constitution
and bylaws.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26

THE Newark advertiser makes the
astonishing discovery, in Its Saturday edi-
ton, that the Jersey City wspap adj
vocate, 4for the first time" he improve
ment Of the Passaic River. This will be
a surprise alike to newspaper writer's and
readers at this end Of The line. We had
a very distinct impression that the news
papers OF this city had been clamoring
for Passaic improvement for twenty years
or more. We are glad to know that the
Rip Van Wrinkle Of New Jersey journal
ism has at last awakened to the fact.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-26

17oTTCE OF SETTLEMENT-NOTICE
IS hereby given } q the final account
" ashanas q. O'Brien, deceased, will be
o,,aited and stated BY he. Surrogate of
~ Sos,nfy al Hudson. and reported Tor
sefflement on Friday, the hrst day Of be-
es Hated October g. "A. p. 1899
b~sse DANIEL O'BRIEN.