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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15

far forgetS his dignity as a Director of
education, as to devote several hours each
day TO the supervision of the construction
MS meddling is that the city has actual
~ erected a public building at a trif1e less
cost than the same could be done by pri-
vate contract. The public school has
justly been termed the cradle of liberty
and the bulwark of our government, for
there IS taught U youthful citizens the
q~uirements, made on the public school and
the teachers of today are far in excess
OF anything heretofore exacted. The
brightest scholar of our own school days
would now appear ordinary"
Ihe Wayerly Orchestra rendered sThe
Pearl Of Savoy" and after other selec-
tons. President Firm, of the Board of
Miss Reichert, who rendered THE Holy
City as a soprano solo. Then Director
A. Lewis made a short address
IN which he said It was a proud night for
the citizens of the Eleventh ward. He
was proud of the building, proud of the
Mayor and proud Of Mr.. Mersheimer. who
had watched every brick laid from the
T npaIssd On to the roof: Mr.. Lewis
corning the Mayor said he visited the
building one day and found His Honor
climbing out on a scaffold like a cat to
inspect the building.
Il am pleased" he said, ssto see proper
appreciation given to all responsible for
the new school. Public schools are the
ouiWarks OF our institutions-the State
and Nation.
Superintendent Henry Snyder thanked
the Mayor and others, who had a hand
In rearing the splendid building, for their
kindness. He said he knew of no city
that had done more in the cause of edu-
cation hi Jersey City. 81 know of no
one more earnest in his efforts to pro-
vide school accommodation thar Mayor
Hoos." he said. Members Of the School
Board have done their best. All that has
been said of Director Mersheimer was
fully deserved. He deserves all credit,
n more, too, for what he has done.
No buildings present greater problems of
construction thar school buildings, be-
cause in no buildings are so many people
confined so many hours day after day.
Therefore, school building construction
must be regarded as a special branch in
itself; II we cannot afford much out
side display, let us look after the inside,
Philip Heck sang Palms and the
Rev. e. A. Meury pronounced the Bene-
diction.
The rooms of the splendid building
were inspected by all present.
The committee of directors in charge
Of the construction of the building con-
sisted of Frederick J. Mersheimer, John
J. Mooney and William A. Lewis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15

TO LEA wOOD (widow), ISAAC w.
Wood. Lizette Wood, his wife; Sarah A.
wilkinson (widow), Frances J. Monroe, OH
yer Monroe, her husband; James A. Mac
Iauchlan and John Littell:-
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale. made by the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the 18th day of April. 1895, The Mayor ana
Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for the
sum OF eleven hundred and thirty-nine dollars
and thirtv-eight cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County OF
Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Communipaw avenue. which is lald down ana
designated as lot eight 81, In block number
four hundred and eighty-one HSD, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report number
ninety-two (99, made by the commissioner
of Adjustment appointed IN ana lot saio
citv by the Circuit Court of the County OF
Hudson. a certified copy Of which report
and map was filed in the office OF the City
Collector of Jersey City, on the sra Gay OF
June, 1898, said report and map ana salo SAFE
act Of the Legislature of New Jersey, passed
March 30th, 1885, entitled
can Act concerning the settlement and col
lection of arrearages Of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing ana
levving a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages, and to en-
Torea the payment thereof. and TO provide
~ tha sale of lands subjected 10 future
taxation and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate. and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts before the expiration of six months from
ana after the service hereof, q deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee sinple
of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
dated Jersey City, N. T., January 31st, 1899.
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
SEY CITY.
fseaI1 Mayor.
~ Attest NJ. J. O'DONNELL.
City Clerk.
tsale No. 5so4.)
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k00Nz-T0FFEY.
in Front Of a Forest
ofRoses, Azalias and Ferns
in Dr. Brett's Church
Yesterday.

One of the prettiest and most fashion
able weddings of the season was held
yesterday afternoon in the Bergen Re-
formed Church. at half-past five, when
Miss Jennie Rodger Tofsey, daughter of
Mrs. George Toffey, of No. So K~ensington
avenue, became Mrs. Albert E. Koonz,
the Rev. Cornelius Brett officiating.
The church was beautifully decorated
with palms, azaleas and smilax, white
and pink being the colors of the wedding,
and the pulpit locke like a tropical
forest of gigantic palms. The guests
began to arrive as early as five o'clock,
increasing in numbers with every min
ute, and the ushers-Drs. Sherwood
n MacNider and Messrs. A. Small,
George A. Toffey, Daniel Toffey and
Robert Toffey, the last three brothers of
the bride-were kept busy seating the
people until the arrival of the bride, when
they assembled, wedding fashion. at the
door to pilot the bridal party to the altar,
and the bride to her husband.
Slowly the party made it's way to the
altar to the music of L%ohengrin, played
by Van Barr, with Mr.. Louis Sherwood
atsthe organ. First came the four brides
maids: Misses Mary Wheeler of New
York, Lillian Drisler of Brooklyn, Mabel
Rodger and Grace Toffey of Jersey City,
all attired in gowns of white organdie
trimmed with blonde lace, white satin,
and broad girdles of pink satin ribbon,
the ends reaching to the bottom of their
skirts. Then came the maid of honor,
Miss Anna K. Koonz, in an exquisite
gown of pink net embroidered in chenille
over pink satin, and carried, as did the
bridesmaids, pink roses.
The bride, who came last with her un-
Gle, Clonei John j. Toffey, who gave her
away, was attired in a gown of white
duchesse satin lavishly trimmed with
point lace. She wore point lace veil pref
tily draped with orange blossoms, and
falling to the hem of her long court train.
and carried bridal roses. She was met
at the altar by the groom. DR.. Albert e.
Koonz, the officiating clergyman. the
Rev. Cornelius Brett, and the best man.
DR.. Harold Koonz. brother of the groom.
After the ceremony a reception was Civ
en- to the immediate friends and relatives
of the bride and groom, at the residence
of Mrs. Toffey, No. IS Kensington e
from whence, after receiving congratulate
tioHS aHu pditdhiiS u supper SerfSu ny
Maresi, DR., and Mrs. Albert E. Koonz
left for their wedding tour. Upon their
return they will reside at No. 1,1S4 Lex
jngton avenue, New York.
Mrs. George Toffey's gown was of yio-
let cloth. duchesse lace, amethyst and
gilt embroideries, with a bonnie to match,
and Mrs. Peter ]. Koonz wore a crea-.
tion of sage green bengaline. crystal and
lace with bonne to match.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Apgar, Miss Apgar. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Apgar. Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Albeit. Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. C. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Adams, Mrs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15
NATIONS DISGRACE.

From the Evening POST of Yesterday
The Mckinley administration is Begin
ming to get some faint idea of the scan
daI in which ii has become involved by
the Presidents regard of Gen. Eagan
for conduct which should have subjected
him to the severest possible penalty. For
reward it is that Eagan has received.
This BLACKBOARD is actually better off to-
day, and will be better off the rest of his
life, than he would have been If he had
not pleased the enemies of Miles in high
places at Washington by his abusive at
tack upon the General. Here is a state
ment, by the Washington correspondent
of the Chicago "Recotd," of the reward
which Mr.. Mckinley gave Eagan when
he modified the just sentence Of the
court-martial that the offender should be
dismissed from the army
.Nine-tenths of the population of the
earth would grab at his situation if they
could get it. speaking from a financial
point Of view. While It is true that he is
permanently d~ishonored, and viii bear the
badge of disgrace the remainder of his
life. his financial condition is assured TO
a degree beyond that of any other officer
of the army or navy. and II furnishes
some striking contrasts. General Eagan
Will QIdW lIOln LILY llGdSQ1S u Az a
States during the next six years, While
he is under suspension, a salary of S., 800
a year, without being called upon to per-
form any duty or bear any responsibility.
He will have his entire time to himself.
He will be free to engage in business, and
will probably go to California. where he
has a ranch. He was born on the Pacific
Coast, where his family still resides, and
has spent most of his life there. His pay
will be sufficient to support him in COM
fort and luxury"
Contrast the reward which the President
has given this biackguard with the treat
ment of high officers who are gentlemen.
Captain Clark of the Oregon, while await
ing orders at his old home in Michigan,
where he went to get over the strain Of
his long and wearing voyage, received
pay at the rate of $50 less than one-half
the pay of General Eagan, or $2,7e a year.
Having owe his health, he is to be
assigned to shore duty, and his pay, with
all his honors, will be $500 a year., or
81. 900 less thar Eagan draws. Commodore
Philip, who made q fine record ia Cuban
waters last summer, Is now commanding
at the Brooklyn Navy yard. where his re-
Sponsibilities and cares and labors are
very great, but receives only $4,000 a year.
or 1880 less than Eagan. If he should
90 on waiting orders, or take a leave of
absence, or be relieved from duty, he
would receive only $1,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15
THlESEN's CONCERT.
Excellent Programme Given Under
Heavy Odds.

The members Of the Thiesen Amateur
Orchestra of Greenville, in spite of heavy
odds, gave last evening an excellent con-
cert which was perhaps the most success
full from a musical point of view of any
during the past two years. Because of
the inability of a number of members
from Bayonne to reach Belvedere Hall,
the orchestra was reduced to almost one
half its size. Yet the numbers were rem
dered ~splendidly, and all the selections
were worthy of much commentator. Mr..
Thiesen deserves commentator for the
able manner in which he conducted.
The programme was a most elaborate
one. The features were several exceed
ingly clever solos by such talented artists
as AVE not visited Greenville in some
time.
A new member, Mr.. John Schilling, a
talented v~iolinist and a clever Jos
distinguished himself last evening, when
rendered, "Mazurka Capriccio,' a very
pretty composition of his own. This was
done in a mastery manner, with the ex-
cellent aid of the orchestra. The number
ELECTED much applause and the player had
to respond to an encore.
Signor Giovanni Angeleri and Signora
Guiseppina Sansone sang delightful solos
and duets. Both are clever artists. Sig
nora Sansone possesses a rich soprano
voice which she used to good advantage
in rendering "Ernani, Ernani inyolami."
Signor Angeleri sang mon Q YER" Tosti
in d most pleasing manner. He has a
powerful tenor voice. Especially good
was the duet from I'll Trovatore." They
also sang, '.Fid vero lascrasti,' from
La Fayorita,'' Donzetti.
The opening number by the orchestra
was a catchy march, 20, Metra." The
fenbach.' was asp excellent aea as o were Wiener Usr
Blut,' Strauss; s'Czardas,n a Hungarian
dance. H~usslemann, and Morning, Noon
and Night" Suppe. h members were
praised for their able work. They cer-
tainly deserve credit for bringing about
success In the face of such overwhelming
odds. The audience was a~ppreciative.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15
usEMENT

ssPinafores' and "cavalleria. Rusticana'
have retained their potency as drawing
cards, for despite the Indictment weather,
the American Theatre has contained dur
Ing the past week a succession of large
audiences. Mascagni's masterpiece fine
" rendered by Miss Norwood. Miss Mil
lard, Mr. Sheehan, Mr.. Stewart and hi
great singing chorus, proved to be an
effective substitute for 81 Pagiiacci,,
scoring as great a success with the pa
irons Of the Castle Square Opera Com
a
ssMignon, which was postponed on ac-
count Of the unprecedented success of the
double bill, will positively be given next
week. AMBROSE Thomas exquisitely
meaodious opera is one Of the most pop
ular gems in the entire operate repertoire
and il we'll calculated to display the vocal
and dramatic abilities OF this talented
group OF artists. The series of perform
ances win enlist almost the entire
strength Of the Castle Square Opera Com
pany. Miss Mary Linek. who sang for
several years with the Carl Rosa Opera
Company in London, and was later iden-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15
MRS. YOUNG ENTERTAIHs.
Afternoon Euchre Club Met at Her
New House Yesterday.

Mrs. e. F. c. Young, yesterday after
noon, entertained the Afternoon Hill
Euchre Club, at her residence, Boulevard
n Glenwood avenue. Mrs. Young, while
not a member of this, one of the oldest
clubs in the city, has often been a guest
at the regular club meetings. Yesterday
was not the day set aside In the original
programme of the club, for its meeting,
as the players usually meet on Fridays,
twice a month.
On account of the KoonzIToffey wed
ding, at which most of the club members
Intended to be present, the euchre called
at half past one instead of the usual hour
and dismissed in due time for the we'd
ding. which occurred at half past five.
There were nine tables. nearly all the
regular members and a large number of
guestsparticipating in the game. The prizes
were, as usual, very handsome and were
all won by club members. After the game
refreshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed the guests leaving just in
time to reach DR.. Brett's church at $50.
The next regular meeting of the club
will be held at the residence of Mrs.
eBurdette Post Craig, Boulevard and High
land avenue, Friday, February "a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15
NEVER FADING BLACK DYES
Diamond Dyes Make Colors
That Never Crock.
Clothing Of All Kinds Easily
Dyed at Home.

There's are three kinds OF fast black Dia-
mond Dyes. n for wool, one for cotton
and mixed goods, and a third for silk and
feathers. All of these dyes are specially
prepared for home use and are guaranteed
to make colors that win never fade or
crock and that cannot be washed out in
strong soapsuds.
The reliability of the fast black Diamond
Dyes have given them the largest sale of
all dyes. Be sure to get the Diamond if
you wish to color black, for no other
f~astneSs of color.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15

TO LOUISE N. BIXBY. JOEL J. BIABY.
her husband; Helen L.. Jewell, Charles G.
Jewell, her husband; Alfred Heritage, Joseph
N. Scott and Paul NJ. Van Name, executors
of Will Of Joseph n. Scott, deceased
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale, made by the City Collector of Jersey CITY,
on the 9Th day of October, 1896, me Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City purchased LOT
the sum of sixty dollars and eighteen cents
ALL the land and real estate situate IN Jer-
sey City, in the County of Hudson ana state
of New Jersey, fronting on Virginia avenue,
which is laid down and designated as lots
fourteen 90 and fifteen Q5). in block NUMBER
six hundred and twenty-five (622-seventeen
hundred and sixty-four Q76D, upon an assess
ment map annexed to a report number one
hundred and one Q0D, made by the COM
missioners of Adjustment appointed IN anu
for said city by the Circuit Court Of the
County of Hudson. a certified copy OF whlch
reDort and map was filed in the offlce OF tie
City Collector Of Jersey City, on the Srd Gay
of September, 1895, said report and map ana
said sale being made pursuant to the pro-
visions Of an act of the Legislature OF New
Jersey. passed March Both, 1886, entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement ana col
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessmeht and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing ana
levying a tax. assessment and hen IN nsu
and instead of such arrearageS, ana 10 en-
force the payment thereof, and to proVloe
for the sale of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment.
And tba several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest IN Saia iana ana any
raal estate. and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts, before the expiration Of six months from
sanoa will ba given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee simple
of said land and real estate ACCORDING 10 the
provisions of the said act; ,ooo
Dated Jersey City, N. ~, January sist, 1899
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
SE1 80 e. HOGS,
fcao, Mayor.
'oeai' ttest- M. J. o'DONNELL,
City Clerk.
(Sale No. 1922
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-15

TO MARY A.. MORTON (widow). JACOB R.
Sanborn, George f, A. Gerhold, Lucy Ger
hold, his wife; William V. Garrison, and
Annie E. Garrison. his wife,
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale, made by the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the 9Th day of October, 1886, The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for
the sum of one hundred and thirteen dollars
and eighteen cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
of Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting
on Virginia avenue, which is laid down and
designated as lots twenty-five cd and twenty
three (23), in block number six hundred aed
twenty-five t622)-seventeen hundred and sixty
four Q764), upon an assessment map annexed
to a report number one hundred and one QoD,
made by the Commissioners OF Adjustment
appointed in and for said city by the Circuis
Court of the County of Hudson, a certified
copy of which report and map was filed in
the office of the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the Bird day of September, 1895, said report
and map and said sale being made pursuant to
the provisions OF an act of the Legislature OF
New Jersey, passed March S0th. 1886, entitled:
.sAn Act concerning the settlement and COLI
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes. as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax. assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages. and to en-
force the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest IN sald iand ana
read estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts. before the expiration Of six months from
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simple
81 said land and real estate according to the
provisions OF the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. J., january S1st, 1899.
THE MAYOR AND OF JER-
SCI E. Hoos,
fcaaI Mayor.
soeai' Attest NJ. J. o'DoNNELL.
City Clerk.
(Sale No. 661S.)
rAo Norr Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Go.
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NOTICE 70 cREp1roRs-1N cHANcERr

NOTICE TO cREDIToRs-IN CHANcERY
of New Jersey.
Between Henry o'RourKe ct ais, complain
ants, and The Bergen Land Improvement AS
ISOLATION. defendant
BY virtue of an order of the Court of Cham
cerv of New Jersey, made on the day of the
date hereof, the Undersigned. as Receiver cf
The Bergen Land Improvement Association.
hereby gives notice to the creditors OF the
said The Bergen Land Improvement Associa-
ton to present to him and bring to him.
under oath or affirmation, or otherwise to his
satisfaction, their several claims and demands
against the said Association. within six weeks
from the date Of the said order, or they will
be excluded from the benefit of any and all
dividends that may hereafter be made and de-
Glazed upon the assets and proceeds of the
effects of said Association.
All claims must be presented to the under
signed, at his office, No. FL Washington
street, Jersey City. N. ].
Dated January 18th, A. D. 1899.
ISAAC S. TAYLOR,
Receiver.
al Washington Street.
JERSEY City.
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ROYAL s.kIno powpsa co., nlw xosx.

tilted with the Castle Square Company in
Philadelphia will make her appearance
with the organization at the American
Theatre in The leading role. Miss de
Treville will alternate as Mignon, Miss
Morgan and Miss Norwood as Filina. Mr..
and Mr.. Bassett as Wilhelm
Meister. and Mr.. Chase Will sing Lath-
erie: Mr.. Stewart, Laertes; Mr.. Butler,
Giarno, and Miss Maenichol. Frederic. As
usual. the scenes and costumes will be
specially prepared for the production.
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Legal NOTICES


TO JOHN w. FIELDER, oUIsE A. FEN
neman, Emily Watts. James r. Watts, her
husband, and James A.. Gordon
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 9th day of October. 1886, The Mayor and
Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased for the
sum of sixty-tYo dollars and ninety-seven
cents ALL the land and real estate situate in
Jersey City, in the County of Hudson and
State of New Jersey, lying northwest of Sand
street (no frontage), which is laid down and
designated as e. PIT; Plot r. IN block
an assessment map annexed to a report NUM-
Der ninety-three (9S), made by the "Commis-
sioners of Adjustment appointed in and for
said City by the Circuit Court of the County
of Hudson, a certified copy of which report
and map was filed in the office of the City
Collector of Jersey City, on the 24th day of
October, 1893, said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant to the provisions of
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey,
passed March Both, 1886; entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and COLLEGE
ton of arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
cities of this State, and imposing and levy
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearages. and TO enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide for the
sale Of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest In said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simple Of
said land and real estate according to the pro-
visions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. j., January S1st. 1899.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
e. HOGS.
'''A Attest:- NJ. j. o'DoNNELLs
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