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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
seventh Ward Appoints Its
Men to the Precincts.

s,,ort meeting of the Seventh Ward
r annblican Association was neio Weunes-
aav avening at the rooms Of the MlnKa n
va Republican Club. The seven County
1,o,r,,,,stfeemen ~ to be elected at the prl-
no y,ss next wednesday were apportioned
fo,,aws.-Four Committeeman from
t,,a Esrst second, Third and Fourth pre-
e,,,ofs e,,, ana three from the Fifth and Sixth
,srac,yets ,,,.eciy, The members from the hrst
fo,,r nrecincts will represent the Minkak-
wa Republican Club. The seven Counss
.aapue club. The Fifth and Sixth pre-
clncts will be represented by mennpefs "
the u. S. Grant Association.
At a recent meeting Of the u 3. Grant
Association, William g. Reed, William
van Buskirk and William Burns were
nominated as County Committeeman.
Burns was slated to fill the unexpirea
term Of Alfred Haeger, who recently re-
signed. The ward association claims the
mower to fill the vacancy by appoint
men.t. In view OF the fact that Burns
has always been chronic disturber and
4 thorn In the sides of the ward leaders,
1T is probable that he will be turned
down.s
R1,rns was an active member of the Sew
erfh ward Republican Club, which was
oreanized last spring in opposition to the
u. s, Grant Association. The differences
were later settled and the clubs reunited.
Since then it is alleged that harmony has
existed.
Burns has a few followers In the Grant
club, and should the ward association "do
him." another split viii probably be the
result
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01

was masouerading as a clown wnen ne
was struck. The wound is not a serious
ONE He refused to state who committed
the assault. No arrests were mace anu
the wounded man was sent home.
Anthony Manzo. twenty-six years olo,
of No. 165 Griffith street, while riding on
a bicycle at Boulevard and Paterson
street yesterday afternoon, attempted 70
avoid collision with a horse and buggy
in charge of William Kuhl, OF NO. Nv
Paterson street He ran into the curp'
was thrown off his wheel and was severe
ly cut and bruised about the face.
Five scorchers were arraigned IN the
second criminal Court this mornlng'
Three Of them hail from New York. They
were Prosper Invernez, his sister Rachel
1nvernez. and Sapatta Pietoy. OF NO. z'VSs
Eighth avenue The young woman ana
Pietoy were on a tandem Prosper ileFf-
neg said his wheel broke down ana ne
stopped to repair it. His sister and Fietos
soorched off ard left him and he was try
ing to catch up with them The two men
we're fined So apiece and the young woih-
an sl Leo Rondrick was fined $. lie Is
an old offender. Alfred Lounsoerg' a
schoolboy. Of No. 81 Mercer street. was
fined 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
SCHOOL NO. 20 DELAYED
Bricks for Front Wall Can
not be Supplied at Con-
tract Price.

A special meeting OF the Executive con-
mittee Of the Republican County Com
mittee has been called for this evening.
A beautiful time is anticipated The elec-'
ton Of committeeman will be discussed.
and also the question as to who viii rule
the committee next year as chairman
A most interesting session is anticipated
In view of the complicated state of afrairs
now existing. The present chairman,
Edward w. Woolley, refuses to make
known his stand until after the COM
mitteemen are elected on Wednesday OF
next week. Secretary John J. Erwin, who
now has assumed the role OF party die
tator, has made himself very unpopular
with the bosses by his recent attacks On
iWoolley and Edward Fry, win be Thrown
down" good and hard when he comes up
for reelection. 6 = ~ =
Colonel Sammy Dickinson saws ~
does not want the Chatrmansh1p and
Chairman Edward Fry OF the Execu<{rS
Committee. is said to be out OF the race
Another candidate looming UPON the po>s
ltticaI horizonl is Treasures Mocha 81
Schultz. He has been asked to take f6s
position, but says he must be given his
Own way II he becomes Chairman. It 10
probable that q Chairman nay be t6o16~
ed upon tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
SHERIFF SURPRISED.
Presented by Mr.. Davis With
a Handsomely Jewelled
Badge.

Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r! went the telephone bell
in the Sheriff's office late on Wednesday
afternoon. When Mr. Ruempler himself
nut the receiver to his ear a voice said
sHello! is that you, Sherin!
yes; who is this?'
"Robert Davis! l want you to come
down to my office here this afternoon, II
you cam
The Sheriff boarded car, and half an
hour later walked into Collector Davis
office. where he found number OF proml-
nent people present. Mr.. Davis had, on
table before him, case in which re-
nosed a handsome solid gold badge, stud
ded with diamonds. Taking Ut up and
sastepine IT on the Sheriff's waistcoat,
Mr. Davis said
pMr. Ruempler, the people OF HUDSON
coundy. at the recent election, gave you
the largest majority ever given to Sner-
;Y That can only be meant as mark
of their confidence in YOU All your
fr,ands know that that confidence IS not
,,fsnlaced and that you will faitnIuhy
v,arsorm the duties Of your high of1ice.
as mark of our esteem for you, your
friends desire me to present you with
this badge. and we all hope that you wa
long live to wear IT,
The Sheriff was fairly taken aback WIN
tba Gift. He tried to speak, but was TOO
vouch overcome and he merely salu
.srrbanle YOU" and shook hands al
oround None enjoyed the surprise bet
tar than Mr.. Davis, whose eyes tWlnkieo
with fun.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
PROBING FREEHOLDERS,

The Grand Jury continued its investiga-
ton of county affairs on Wednesday af-
ternoon Charles s. Furst of the firm OF
Furst Bros, was called in and 1t Is un-
derstood that he told about the alleged
changing of samples on one occasion In
the office of the Board Of Freeholders for
the purpose OF fayoring certain contrac-
tor.
Storekeeper Patrick Henry ONeill was
questioned about the same matter. Col
lector Hugh Dugan was called In and
gave some information about the financial
affairs OF the county. The Grand jury Will
continue the investigation on Monday
next and examine all the subpoenaed OH
cials and employees who have not already
been examined
There are holding session this after
noon and disposing Of other matters. 1t is
said that on Wednesday or Thursday OF
next week they will come into court,
hand In some indictments and present
ments and asked to be discharged. It is
also understood that there will pc no
Grand Jury dinner and no presents or
bouquets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
THE CHURCH SERVICES.
DR.. Herr Makes an Address
Opposing Roberts.

At st. Johns Episcopal Church yester-
day morning the services were unusually
well attended. The choir sang Stanford's $
sTe Deum, in B fiat and the Thanksgiy-
ing anthem by Mourder was repeated
The Rev. Charles B. Rabbow of the
Christ German Lutheran Church of La
fayette celebrated special services yester-
day morning. "Our church has much to
be thankful for this morning, said he
1--WE have enjoyed an unusually prosper
Gus year and the congregation has grown
to surprising proportions. Success has at
tended all our efforts and the church
stands today in much brighter and more
exalted position than at any time since
it was organized"
The annual memorial requiem mass for
the deceased members Of Security Coun-
cil society affiliated with st. Patrick's
Church, was celebrated yesterday morn
ing. The members met In the chapel Of
the church and proceeded TO the church
In body. The Rev. Father Kehoe ceie-
brated the mass.
AT the Emory Methodist Church on Bel
mont avenue, yesterday morning, ten con-
gregations Of the Heights worshipped un-
der one roof. The Rev. Cornelius Brett,
D. D., of the Bergen Reformed Church.
preached the sermon Of the day. He re-
ferred to the prosperity of the county.
He said that now was the time to make
hay.
There were at least $50 people present.
Remarks were also made by the Rev.
Arney s. Biddle and the Rev. John l..
Gcudder.
AT the conclusion of the service the
Rev. Charles Herr p. d., spoke on the
recent petitions that had been circulated
protesting against the seating of Con-
gressman Roberts Of Utah. He hoped.
he said, that the practice OF polygamy
would be wiped out. All those opposed
to the seating Of Congressman Roberts he
asked to rise and every person in the con-
Eregation stood up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
-.
A ACRATEFUL TOWN
Residents of Jersey City
Give Thanks in Many
Ways.
RECEPTIONS AND BALLS GALORE
Home-Town-R Rangers Parade
Poor Are Fed Good
Time Enjoyed.
RECEPTIONS And BALLS GALORE

The lower part of Jersey City was ailse
yesterday with raga1nutfins parading IN
honor Of Thanksgiving Day. For the most
part they were orderly and well behaved
Extra police were put throughout the city
but they had but little to do. The usual
Thanksgiving Day organizations paraaeu
In costume. in wagons and on foot. There
we're none of the usual old time clashes
between the associations, which used to
mar the Thanksgiving Day festivities.
The Rooster Guards the Stovepipe Ran
rers. the Busters and the Monmouth
Rangers paraded the streets In costume.
MANY rode on horseback and others naa
wagons gayly decorated. Clowns, nlonde
haired women and imitation Uncle Sans
were the most numerous characters as
Iumed AS the parades protested those
who participated gathered turkeys ana
provisions from the shops along the hnes
of march These were cooked and ealeh
after the parades and the evening was
spent In dancing at the various music
halls throughout the city.
The Daniel ]. Dunn Association paraded
IN costume as preliminary to its annual
masquerade haIl( held at the Avenue
House. Two CLOVIS who rode astride two
small donkles. led the march and attract
ed considerable attention.
The Novelty Rangers invaded Green
vile and had a gay time. The members
met at their headquarters in the morning.
Rrrayed in unique and fantastic costumes
From there they marched to Columbia
Hall, the scene of the days festivities.
A masquerade ball was held during the
afternoon and evening, which proved one
of the most successful events held by the
organization.
A few of the members mounted on
steeds of various sizes and quality anus
ed themselves with impromptu horse
races in the side streets of Greenville.
Warden Osborne, of the City Hospital,
provided a merry Thanksgiving for the
inmates yesterday. A sufficient supply OF
good things was ordered ahead of time
and a turkey dinner was served to those
vino were well enough to relish it,
A committee of the Christian Endeavor
Society of the Bergen Baptist Church re-
ceived donations for the poor at the
chapel on Clinton avenue, Wednesday,
and these were distributed yesterday 10
many needy families.
The Rev. e. Z. Stoddard, D. D., su-
perintended the distribution of canned
goods and poultry among the poor Of St
Johns Church. Wednesday and Thurs.
day Many deserving families were as
sisted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
TURN vEREIH'S PLAYS.
Two Successfully Produced Last
Night.

The amateur actors of the German Turn
verein successfully produced, last night
at Turn Hall, the two German plays,
"Betrothed'' and 1.-THE Goblet of Honor. =
A large audience enjoyed the two excel
lent performa pces-
The cast in ''Betrothed" was:-Peter. II.
Gauthier; Liese. Miss J. Stengel; Anna,
Miss M Weisz- Hamburger; Catherine,
Miss H. Weisz- Hamburger; Nachtwach-
ter, "A. Misterfield.
The cast in Goblet of Honor was
DR.. Schmidt, William Malinback; Minna
his wife, Miss NJ. WeiszlHamburge
Else, his niece, MISS H. Weisz-dambur-
ger; Fritz, his nephew, J. Kruger; Marie
servant Of Dr. Schmidt, Miss Emma
Brinckman The deputies from Aberoch-
senheim were Loewe, G. Bilgewoth; Bar
B. Klose; Wolf, Otto Weisz-H Hamburger
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
HODAR1'S WILL.
His Wife Gets 81, 900, 600
Outright and Shares the
Rest With His Son.


PATERSON. Dec l, 1Ss9.-The viii OF
Vice President Garret A Hobart was
filed in the Passaic County Surrogate's
office today. The value OF the estate Is
not given, but It is understood to be
about s2.5o0,0O0 OF the estate Mrs. Jen-
ME Hobart, the widow, receives 81. .g0o. 900
outright, to do with it whatever she
wishes After number of requests.
amounting to about s100, 900, are paid, the
remainder Of the estate is to be divided
equally between Mrs Hobart and the
SON, Garret A. Hobart, Jr-, the portion
Of the latter who is minor, in trust
The legacies given by the Vice President,
were as follows
St, Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, $500
General Hospital. Paterson, $500.
IS, CO.,
Paterson Orphan Asylum. 5000.
The original bequests to these institu-
tions were 5000, but in each case the
amount was raised to 8, 900 in codicll.
Governor Voorhees,, and brother-ir-lau
of the Vice President, receives $4,000
A. A. Wilcox, close friend of Mr. Ho-
bart, receives $4,000.
David Hobart, a brother Of the Vice
President, receives $50 900. and to each Of
his children the Vice President bequeath-
ed $4,000.
The executors of the will are the wid-
ow, Mrs. Jennie Hobart: A A Wilcox
T: Bell and Colonel William Barbour.
While Garret A. Hobart Ir., will not
receive should he survive his mother, any
Of the 81 COZ, 900 given her. unless she wills
1t to him, he will receive all of the resi-
due OF the estate II his mother dies flrst.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
KINGS SONS CELEBRATION.

The Kings Sons and the Ladies' Physf-
cal Culture Glass of the Lafayette Metho-
dist Church enjoyed an excellent supper
Wednesday evening in the chapel OF the
church in celebration Of the tenth ami
versary of the Kings Sons society. Every
member was present. The festive board
fairly groaned under the good things
prepared for the members. Miss Flora
Wittpenn, violinist; Miss Minnie Freitag,
mandolinist. and Mr.. Harry Moore, read
er, entertained.
The Kings Sons played football and
basketball yesterday. There will be a
reunion of former pastors in the chapel
on Wilton street this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01

a dinner was given to the MONDAY
club wednesday evening at Symes' Cafe
by Counselor Michael I. Fagen. Gathered
about the festive board were:-James Bill
ington George Henry. William Symes.
city Marshal Edgar vreeland, William
navis, James Latin, J. ]. Mulvaney.
Henry Nebbitt James J. Murphy. DR.. A.
smith, ]. Devaney, w. Kehober, Michael
j. oDonnell. Mark FalIon and Michael /.
Fagen.
The dinner was excellent Justice was
done the good things placed before the
diners. Mr., g. Henry delivered happy
address, at the conclusion Of the dinner
ii which he spoke Of the excellent meal
ffe good service and the big hearfednexa
81 his friend, Mr.. Fagen. Mr. ], J. Mul<
varev also made a facetious speech. Mr..
were each concluded with g short address
BY the host.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
TURKEY WAS BADLY COOKED.
So Cannon Threw 1t at His Wife's
Head,

Because he did not like the way his
Thanksgiving turkey had been cooked
James Cannon, fifty years old. Of No. s5s
Fifth street. Hoboken, grabbed the bird
from the dinner table yesterday and
threw it at his wife's face. The row
which followed led to the couples arrest
bysPatroinen Barrone and Kelley. The
Connors had been too jealous in their eel.
ebratfon of the great national holiday,
and they were charged with being drunk
and disorderly. In Recorder Stanton's
court this morning they professed peni-
tence and were discharged with repri-
ma ,,t7
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
The DAY IN HOBOKEN.


The day in Hoboken was observed with
old time fervor. Special services were
held in nearly all the churches in the
morning and innumerable social events
made the night a lively one. There was
not a hall in town where something was
not going on. Two muffin" parades were
held, one under the auspices Of the Ex-
empt F1remen and the other by the An
chor Association. At Odd Fellows Hall
the friends of the former joined in the
Anchors hop was held at Pohlmann's
The Agathoi Dramatic Society present.
ed the farce "Incog'' at Our Lady of
Grace Hall before a large gathering The
affair was held for the benefit of the local
Catholic knights of Columbus, and netted
a tidy sum. The performance was also
given on Wednesday evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
THANKSGIVING At WEST SIDE n. {

An entertainment was given last even
ing in the Sunday school room of the West
Side Avenue Methodist Church. The mov-
ing pictures were the features Several
of the scholars contributed to the even
ing's entertainment.
On Wednesday evening the prayer meet
ing was converted into praise and
THANKSGIVING service
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
1.-THE FAIRIES OF The SEASONS.

An entertainment and reception were
given at Hasbrouck Hall last night by the
combined Sunday schools of the st. John $
German Lutheran Church of Fairview av-
enue, of which the Rev. G. Andreae IS pas
tor. The children who took part in the
cantata. "The Fairies of tho Seasons.
did very well and the piece was greatly
enjoyed. The costumes were handsome
and the groups formed were picturesque
Dancing followed the entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
WELLS, FARGO EMPLOYEES BALL.

The Wells, Fargo & Company Employees
held their eighth annual bali at Woods
Hall Wednesday evening. The decora-
tions in the hall were on an elaborate
scale. They consisted of American silk
flags. The balconies were draped with
white lace streamers.
The march was led by Mr.. e. A. Sted-
man and Miss Howell. Over four hundred
+f,ol M rf IN n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
PAv0nIA CLUBS BALL.

The annual ball OF the Pavonia Social.
Club took phase last evening at Imperial
Music Hall. 1t was a success. The COM
mittee in charge is deserving of credit
for the excellent manner in which 1T ham
died the large crowd that attended.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
CUCKOO RANGERS BALL.

The eighteenth annual mask ball Of the
Cuckoo Rangers was held last night at
Woods Hail. on Barrow street. The
Rangers are popular lot of men from
the Horseshoe District, and last even
ingss event was attended by over five
hundred people,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Dec. / 1s9s.-Forscas Il
for the thirty-six hours ending ct eight
vicinity:-Fair tonight fair and coldef
saturday; fresh to south, shifting to wsSf
Hartnett's Thermomstrioa1 Rspor<
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
AZ Ola ansl wall Trssd Remedy.

children teethius should always be used
for children while feetAtAs It sQrtsnS the
gums aIfay4 the pain. cures Wind cole
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01

Gesell. Mrs. oswald, Mrs Broich, Mrs.
Breitner and Miss L. Heimsoth In the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01
GAS VERSUS COAL

REDUCTION in prices of INCREASE in price of coal
makes gas popular than for heating and cooking
II is the ONLY fuel for the housekepeert to use.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-01

is unexcelled for comfort convenience and economy.
well lighted store is the best advertisement known
Gas Radiators Heaters and Cooking Ranges together with
all the latest gas appliances and gas lamps exhibit
at our saesrooms.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14

-Beloit is pestered with diph-
liberia. Now is good time for the
citizens of Mineral Point to be on
the alert and use every precaution
to keep this loathsome, death-deal-
ing disease from getting a foothold
here. Our past experience ought to be
sufficient to awake interest in every
one to vigorously guard against it.
The Young Bros Uncle Toms
Cabin given at the city hall Tuesday
evening drew good crowd and sat
isfaction is quite general Never
was the part of Little Eva better
in Mineral Point. The
proprietors are pleasant business
gentlemen. and all in all they have an
entertainment we'll worth the price
of admission.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14
The Local Field.

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AZ. BISHOP for Furniture.......
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER

| AT the regular meeting of til,
Geo. H. Legate Post tomorrow (Fri
day. evening business of Importance
is to be transacted and the attend
ance of all members is earnestly re
quested.
The mist and rain of Sunday ano
| Monday was followed by snow
enough to make sleighing had til,
foundation been dry, but as it was
the result was anything but pleasant
for man or beast.
The Rathbone Sisters bazaar ano
tea is next Wednesday evening re-
member. Only l6e for substantial
refreshments. Tables ready at
O'Clock, so there's no need OF going
home for supper.
The Annual New Years Tea
Meeting at the =. NJ. church will be
held as usual under the direction of
the Alpha I..ies and this is guar
antee for whatever Is excellent in
that line.
There are over 100 cases of small
poN in Dixon, III. The disease is al
so raging at Des Moines, Iowa, and
Albert Lea, MINI. At Dubuque they
are building pest-house with the
expectation that 1t will not be long
before it will reach that city.
Mr.. Remission, the experienced
miller of Jonesdale, was in onr city
Saturday. He has a desire to locate
here, and the problem of whether
ii would be a profitable move is one
he is endeavoring to solve.
-Thos. Gibbon, our efficient and
accommodating clerk of the circuit
court, came hither Saturday for the
purpose of attending the funeral of
Bennie Wallis and favored the Trib-
une with pleasant call before re-
turning home.
This city's correspondent of the
Highland paper, IN referring to the
game of football played here Thanks
giving day between the Cobb eleven
and a team made up of our firemen
termed the latter "burly." True, our
boys were somewhat heavier but
such an appellation is neither called
for or proper.
The Tribune has received infor-
nation to the effect that Miss Sallie
Day, who left here about n year ago,
was married at Lewiston. Montana,
Nov. 29th, to Mr.. Andrew Green.
The bride has many friends in Min
eral Point who wish her full share
of lifes comforts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14
WISCONSIN, Plioro Co.

The progressive social an
nounced to take place at the 7. NJ
church tomorrow night, Dec. s, has
been postponed until Wednesday,
Dec. II.
True beauty comes from within
instead of from without. A beanti-
ful face is the outward sign. That's
why Rocky Mountain Tea makes
women beautiful Eastman Il Mes
erole.
E. &. Spooner says he Will sell
you chiuaware, toys, dolls, etc, -
per cent cheaper than any other
merchant in the city. Don't buy un-
til you get his prices. iStf
Lost, on High street Tuesday, be-
tween the postoiiice and Miss Cora
James residence. pocket book con-
tanning over $500 and some postage
stamps. Finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving same at Tribune
Office or at the home Of Miss Bassett.
+
pelIing from the body the excess
OF bile and acids, improves the as
similative processes, puriiies the
blood, and tones up and strengthens
the entire system. Price 10 cts
Eastman d Meseole.
Have you cold /? A dose of
BALIAKB's HoREHouNp SYRUP at
bedtime will remove it. Price -
and 30 cents.--E Eastman Il Meserole.
Racine Journal: House holders
will do well to keep their outer doors
always locked, and il the chain sys-
TEN IL used with front doors 1t will
be all the better for the safety of the
inmates and their property. People
cannot be too careful in their inter-
view with strangers, or too cautious
in admitting them into their homes.
The agent who Il honest, who is civil,
will never intrude himself, all others
should be promptly fired at the first
impudent remark or too free Ia his
conduct.
#. G.. 5pooner takes the lead IN
fancy ard the cheaper grades of
candy from n per pound up. Moth
ing in the city will equal our choco-
late creams. 1871