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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
FERRARO EXECUTED.
Five Shocks Were Given Before
Physicians Pronounced
Him Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 1900-Antonio
Ferraro was electrocuted at Sing Sing
Prison, this morning. for the murder of
Luciano Muchio in Brooklyn, on April 4,
1898 The electric current was turned on
at $40 A. M. and five shocks were admin
istered before the attending physicians
were satisfied that he was dead. He was
pronounced read at 9:20 Am.
AT ten o'clock A. NJ. Joe Ferraro, a
brother of the man executed today, called
at the prison in the hope of taking a last
farewell and when informed that the
execution was carried out he was greatly
affected, crying and moaning piteously.
The Warden informed Ferraro that he
would be permitted to see the body of his
brother after it had been properly pre-
pared for interment-
Two of the prisoners in the death house
were asleep when Ferraro was led from
the room and he was taken away so
quietly that the others did not know
when it occurred. AS he walked by the
side of Principal Keeper Connaughton he
looked more like dumb animal than a
human being. When he reached the chair
he seated himself without assistance and
the straps were quickly adjusted Fer
raro died harder than any man who has
so far been put to death in the electric
chair.
AT. exactly $40 the electric current was
turned on 1t consisted of 1, ,740 volts, and
was continued for seven seconds when it
was reduced to $50 volts, which was kept
on one minute and eight seconds. DR..
Irvine the prison physician, then ex-
amined Ferraro, and a second shock was
then given for nine seconds. This was
followed by a third shock for thirteen
seconds, a fourth shock for three seconds
and a fifth shock for five secnds. The
amperage was 9.
Antonio Fararo came from Naples,
Italy, to this country four years ago. On
April 4, 1898, Ferraro and Luciano Machio
quarreled in Brooklyn. Ferraro was being
roughly handled by Muchio when he drew
a razor and severed Muchio's juglar vein.
Muchio died almost instantly. The de-
fense set up by the prisoner was insanity,
but Ferraro was convicted.
The last ten days Ferraro spent in his
condemned cell at Sing Sing Prison was
a period of torture to the nine other men
awaiting their fate in the death house.
The italian moaned and wept and cursed
his fate continually and his outbursts Of
rage kept all the other occupants of the
death house in a state of intense nervous
excitement.
He slept quietly ana peacefully until
6:2O o'clock this morning, his mind not
being troubled seemingly by thoughts of
his approaching fate. lie refused to don
the new clothes furnished men about to
be executed, saying that his old ones were
good enough.
Finally he was induced to put on a new
pair of trousers, but the coat and vest
he put aside. Before the execution Fer
raro listended respectfully to tn admoni-
tions of a priest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
HER HUSBAND WAS THERE.
Moller's Attempt to Escort Barmaid
Home Was Not Appreciated.

Peter Moller of Hoboken was tried in
the Special Sessions Court this morning
for assault and battery and resisting an
officer. Peter, on February II, visited one
of the saloons in Hoboken where pretty
barlnaids are kept to attract custom, and
became infatuated with one of the more
or less pretty maids who appeared IN
court this morning as Mrs. Clara Diller.
Moller asked the maids permission to
see her home, and he says that she at
first consented. Mrs. Diller denied that
she consented and added by way OF ex-
planation that her husband was there to
see her home.
AS Mrs. Diller, her husband, and Kittie
Buckley. a friend of Mrs. Diller, were on
their way home about three A. M, to
Mrs OILERS house, No. 204 Willow av-
enue. Moller followed them and insisted
on escorting Mrs. Diller. She repulsed
him and MolIer struck her. Roundsman
Fall saw the blow struck and arrested
MoIler. The prisoner resisted and broke
away from Fall, but was recaptured by
Policeman Carick.
The defendant admitted that he struck
Mrs. Diller, but said that he was very
angry and didn't know that the other
man was Mrs. OILERS husband. He was
convicted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
Mr.. GROTTYS STRENGTH
An Exhibition of 1t Given at the
Associations Entertain
ment.

The Thomas B. Crotty Athletic, Social
and Political Association held an enter
tainment and dance at its headquartefs'
and Henderson streets, Satur-
day night, and the affair proved graft
fving success. The programme OF the en-
tertainment opened with songs by Viii
lam Livingston.
A wrestling match followed between
Peter Crotty Of New York and L. Lyons
of Henderson street. 1t was scientinc
bout. and resulted in a draw after two
falls by each man. H. Conroy and J.
Murphy of Hoboken gave a sparring ex-
hibition Thomas B. Crotty was reIeree-
Thomas B. Crotty, Jr., gave an exhlbi-
ton of his marvellous strength, throwing
a 100 h. dumbbell to the ceiling and catch
ing it in the palm of his hand. Then he
held it at arms length, and raised II
above his head dozen times. His next
feat was to jump over a stick with eacn
and resting on a chair and holding lVo ID
dumbbells in each hand.
He is willing to put up $500 to be COW
cred by any man in the State whe can
beat him in a jump of this character MI
Crotty also placed a 200 Id. dumDpeil
across his shoulder with a man hanging
on each end, making a total weight OF
-
nearly 600 lbs, and walked around the
hall. He lay on his back, and taking a
200 lb. dumbbell at arms length put It
back of his head and raised himself to
his feet.
A bout followed between Phillip Herrick
and Michael j. O'Toole of New York
Other bouts followed and dancing was IN
dulged in until midnight.
| Among those present were:-Mr. ana
Mrs Harry Marks of New York, Patrick
crotty and Felix Brennan of New YORK.
Charles Phelps, Harry W. Livingston
Peter Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyons, MI
and Mrs. John Burke Charles HesAn, MI
and Mrs. Morgan, the Misses o'Keefe,
Mr.. and Mrs. George TiRmens, John
Kennison, Edward Carlock, Patrick Wal
| ton and fifty members of the association
The standard bearer was cheered at tne
conclusion of the entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
USED CUPS TO ENFORCE ARGUMENT
Growiski's Faith In His Side of the
Quarrel Lands Him In Jail.

Paddy Growiski. laborer, twenty-four
years old, of No 200 Twelfth street, was
arrested yesterday charged with assault
and battery on complaint of Frank
Afejowiski, of No. 1888 Twelfth street.who
is Growiskis brother-in-law. The arrest
grew out of family quarrel in which
household furniture was thrown about
and general row precipitated in
Growski's rooms.
The families of both men were gathered
in the prisoners apartments discussing
mixed ale, it is said. An argument was
started and the men began to fight.
Afejowiski says that Growiski threw the
cups at him. When he was in court be-
fore Police Justice Potts he looked as
though he had been through thrashing
machine. Growisk waived examination
and his case went over to the Grand
Jury. He was placed under $500 bail,
which was given by Aaron Snapper, a
baker of No. 40 Twelfth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
WAS NOT A DRY DAY.
McKaig Says Saloon Busi-
ness Attracted No At
tention Yesterday.

Notwithstanding Captain McKaig' $
threat to close the saloons in his precinct
yesterday, the proprietors conducted
business in the usual Sunday manner.
The Captain gave orders to the men to
close the saloons, but there was no re-
port made of any arrests for Sunday
liquor selling. 1t was no drier than any
other precinct
The Captain said that it is probable
that some of the saloons were open, but
that the business was so secretly and
quietly conducted that it attracted no at
tention whatever. He called attention to
the fact that not single arrest was
made for drunkenness in his district. He
presumed that the saloons were general
ly closed.
Police Justice Nevin expected to find
number of excise arrests on the police
blotter this morning. He was agreeabiy
surprised to find it clear of such cases and
also clear of any arrest even for drunken
ness From this he surmised that Captain
McKaig had enforced the Sunday excise
law as he threatened he would do.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
Gilt EDGED SECURITIES.
Real Estate Trusts Company
Will Sell Them On Thurs
day Next.

A valuable lot of first-class securities
will be offered for sale on Thursday next
at 1890 P. NJ. in the Board OF Trade
rooms, under the Second National Bank
Building, by Mr.. Frank Stevens. This sale
of stocks and bonds is authorized by the
Real Estate Trusts Company of NO. 90
MONTGOMERY street, which hereafter will
hold regular monthly sales of local invest
ment securities on the fourth Thursday
f each month.
Thursdays sale includes, by order of an
executrix, shares of the First and Second
National and Hudson County Banks, Jer-
sew city 6 per cent. and per cent. bonds,
electric per cent, gas per cent ponos
and some of the Atlantic Coast Electric
Railway Company's shares; intact, sound
securities and splendid opportunity Tor
those who have little money to invest.
The Real Estate Trusts Company Will pe
glad to enter securities for sale at their
regular sales up to the day previous to
tha auction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
DID SHE BLACK HER OWN EYE7
Jamison Says His Wife Conspired to
Get Rid of Him.

George Jamison. of No. 4S Kearny ave-
nue., was arraigned in the Second Criminal
Court this morning charged with assault
and battery on his pretty wife, who IS
now living at No. 109 Arlington avenue.
She left her husband a few days ago, af-
ter an alleged quarrel and assault.
Jamison objected to This wifes habit of
visiting neighibors at night and staying
out late. A few nights ago he locked
her out, but she broke open the door,
at one o'clock in the morning. 1t was
then, she alleged, her husband assaulted
her and blackened one of her eyes.
The husband denies the assault. He said
he had not laid hands on his wife, and
that the bruised eye of Mrs. Jamison was
indicted by herself as part of conspiracy
to get at least temporarily rid of him.
The case was laid over until tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
FIFTEEN MONTHS FOR sS7.
George Moore Sentenced This Norm
ing to the Penitentiary.

George Moore was sentenced IN the Spe-
cial Sessions Court this morning to fifteen
months in the Penitentiary for stealing
sS from the money drawer in Henry
Bunker's saloon, No. 215 First street, Ho-
boken. About midnight on February
four men went into Bunker's saloon and
played pool. They asked Bunker to set
up the balls. He demurred, saying that
he had to look out for the bar, but the
men insisted and declared that they would
not clay unless he set the balls up.
and tapped the till. Bunker missed the
I'm the balls Moore went behind the bar
an dtapped the till Bunker missed the
money just as Moore was leaving the
saloon and pursued him. The fugitive
threw the money away before he was
captured. He pleaded guilty in Recorder
stanton's Court and also in the Special
Sessions Court.
Sentence was suspended in the case of
Peter Geisler, small boy who had plead
ed guilty of petty larceny, because the
theft was trifiing and he had been in jail
for three weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
VALENTINE BANKS DIVIDEND.
Receivers VIII Pay Thirty-Rve Per
Cent to Depositors.

On application of Shererd Depue, coun-
sci for Edward S. Campbell, receiver of
the Middlesex County Bank of Perth
Arnboy, which was wrecked by Valentine,
the receiver was ordered by Vice Chancei-
lor Pitney to make a dividend among the
creditors of the bank. The amount Of
claims allowed thus far is s457, .16, and
the receiver reported that he had on hand
at this time enough assets to pay divi-
dend of IS per cent. The Vice Chancellor
ordered that amount paid. The receiver
said that he expected to be able to make
another dividend in short time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
DR.. HERR'S
SERMON.
No Allusion to Club Cafe
But Much Against
Alcohol.
TOTAL ABSTINENCE A DUTY
Nothing Has Been Done by
the Board of Governors
Regarding the Pas
tors Statements.
TOTAL ABSTINENCE A DUTY

The Board of Governors of the Jersey
City Club failed to meet Saturday nlght
at the clubhouse to take action on the
outbreak of the Rev. Charles Herr, D. D-'
against the club and cafe at the Mcllroy
. funeral. A meeting has been called Tor
this evening. however, when resolutions
of coincidence will be passed and sent TO
the family of William ]. McIlroy, who
died last Tuesday evening. DR.. Herr was
expected to preach yesterday on the Nc
Ilroy case. but he did not allude to it.
He did, however, deliver a strong temper
ance sermon. He said in part
.sThe Christian Church appeals to its
members for the adoption of the princi-
ple of total abstinence in the interests of
a finished, symmetrical and beautltui
christian life. When it was believed that
alcohol was food, when reasonable
quantity of it was said to aid digestion,
temperance might be understood as It's
use in moderation. Now that scientlac IN
vestigation has shown that alcohol IS
drug, like strychnine, temperance can only
mean total abstinence
ssInasmuch as physicians and scientists
agree that alcohol is injurious to the hui
man system, except it be in moderate
medicinal doses and for a specific purpose
there is no alternative for Christian men.
We must accept as a rule of life the duty
of absolute abstinence from it.
ssIIeroic men and elect women have mad
their hearts moved by the pity of Christ
over great multitudes of those whose
lives had been ruined by drink They nave
dedicated their lives to the rescue OF the
lost. They have entered upon campaign
AGAINST the great foe of human happl-
ness. Who are any OF US, that we should
stand back or fail to take part in this
struggle or even clog the wheels by or
attitude?"
Several years ago layman of high
repute declared from this pulpit his con-
viction that so long as the moderate use
of alcoholic drink was sustained by social
custom it would be impossible to make
any progress in the cause of temperance
reform. Ny experience since hat time
has convinced me that he was right.
Who are they that sustain the fine
grocery, the gilded saloon, the sumptuous
cafe? Not the poor or the humble. or
those addicted to inebriation, but persons
of responsibility, wealth and social posi-
tion-the talent of our country, in fact.
Without their aid the traffic would lose
what little respectability it has.
THE church makes its appeal to these
persons on the ground that by counte-
nancing moderate drinking they help to
drag men down. 1t is this moderation
that leads to temptation, especially among
young men, and so finds ever fresh vic
tins who plunge over the Niagara of vice
and are lost forever
DR.. Herr was seen again this morning
in relation to his remarks regarding the
death of Mr.. McIlroy. He positively re-
fused to discuss the matter, adding that
he would say no more on the subject.
There seems to be a disposition on both
sides to allow the matter to drop.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
DAVIS ASSOCIATION DolNCS.

So successful was the ladies' eucFre Of
the Robert Davis Association that the
wives and female friends of the members
are initiating Oliver Twist and crying for
more. Mr.. Davis, who was responsible
for the euchre, and who gave it his per-
sonal attention, will be requested to fix a
day for another hearing.
The members of the House" commit
tee have already some other attractions
up their sleeves which will make the sea-
son Of the association the most brilliant
one. The big thing next will be the arr
rangements for the annual outing. Dom
nelly, he Of the grove, has Informed the
executive committee that he has several
dates open from which the committee will
choose.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
DOGS In The WAY AT A FIRE
$1,000 Damage Done at a
Blaze Today in Hoboken.

Fire was discovered this morning about
eight o'clock in the two-story frame build
ing occupied by S. Halpern as mattress
factory, at No. 1913 Adams street, Hobo
ken. The house adjoins a frame dwelling.
the ground floor of which was occupied as
a saloon. The department could not pre-
vent the flames from spreading to this
building Both buildings were razed.
The damage is estimated at $1,000, part
of which is covered by insurance. Two
large st. Bernard dogs gave the firemen
much difficulty by running in and out of
the burning saloon. The proprietress,
Mrs. Louis Fincke, finally succeeded in
calling them off.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
THE WHISKEY EXPLODED.
Disastrous Result of Theft of a
Bottle OF Hoboken Rye.

willis PolIin, 81 years old, of No. l5oe
wi1low avene. Hoboken, was held for the
Grand Jury this morning. by Recorder
Stanton, Of that city, on a charge OF
attrocious assault and battery. The as
sault was a peculiar one. Pollin went
into schncweis's saloon, on Fourteenth
street. Yesterday afternoon, and when the
back of Max Schneweis, prother Oh the
proprietor, who acted as bartender, was
turned, grabbed bottle Of whiskey ana
ran. Schneweis caught him at the Goor
and struggle ensued. As they passed
the big store in the saloon Pollin threw
the bottle into the open door, Sehneweis
stopped over to snatch uD the whiskey
when it exploded, burning him about the
head and neck He was taken to the
hospital and Poliin WAS locked up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
ToNIGHT's EVENTS.

.sThe Broadway Burlesquers" at the
Bon Ton Theatre. cr,..
Meeting. Minkakwa Republican Club
Pool tournament, Sans Souci Club ana
William Malmbach Association, at Maln-
Meeting. Board of Police Commissioners.
Entertainment, Lotus Club, at Has
Fair for st. Joseph's Home for the
Blind, Pavonia Hail. ....
Council. C. B. L., Arcanum Hall.
Entertainment and dance, Palma Ciup.
Dinner, Catholic Club, clubhouse, jersey
avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
UNIVERSITY CLUB DINNER.

At the University Club banquet which
will take place tomorrow evening at the
Union League Clubhouse toasts will be
given by the following The Rev. Mad
ison C.. Peters, D. D., Educated Men
Arion H. Jaime, Edward A. Bowser,
LII. D., S. St. John McCutcheon and Will
liam r. Wilder, 1.-The Cheerful Giver." "
Mr. Otto Grouse, president of the club,
will DreSide
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
ACCUSED OF STEALING ovERcoAT.

Henry Ihlo, ten years old, carpenter,
of No. 15S Bright street, was arrested yes
terday charged with petit larceny by
Charles Scott of No. 1853 Bright street. Po-
lice Justice Potts held 1hlo for examina-
tion Wednesday morning. Scott says that
Ihlo stole his overcoat. He was not in
court this morning and the prisoner was
held on request of the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
ZION SCHOOLS ENTERTAINMENT.

The Sunday school Of the Zion Evan
gelical German Lutheran Church will give
an entertainment tomorrow nigi,t at
Columbia Hall, Ocean and Gator avenues
Many unique attractions have been pre-
pared.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

.vas the FIRST Landscape Lawn Cemetery In
.ha state Lot owners have no expense Tor
care of grounds, nor for fencing. II you need
cemetery lot (and every family needs one2s
80 -, its moderate prices and easy terms OF
ravment Office IN jersey City. 2Ss Masnlng-
ton street over Provident Savings Bank Tele-
phone No. 521.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26

certs and entertainments. It was then de-
cided to ask again for years lease, with
the option of renewal. The following
letter was drawn up and ordered sent to
the Board of Trustees:--
Wien laying the matter of the lease
and its conditions before the Tabernacle
people we find they are willing to accept
the four conditions as imposed upon us
by you, provided the lease be written for
one year, with the privilege of renewal,
deemfng the time of one year too short
to carry out the conditions satisfactorily
to all concerned and l am instructed to
notify you to this effect and request you
to consider the renewal clause and notify
our Provisional Board through one Of
your formal actions on same.
''An early reply is requested.
yours truly,
louis H. DOUGHERTY,
Secretary"
A statement was read showing the debts
of the Tabernacle branch up to February
1. These amounted to s2OO49, less s45, not
received from the Schubert Glee Club.
This s45 has not yet been turned over to
the treasurer nor has any money been
sent to the treasurer since the first of the
year.
1t is not known what action the Trus-
tees will take on the letter from the Pro-
visiona1 Board relative to the leasing of
the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26

her residence, 1923 Madi-
son avenue, New York. February ~
messy and Youngest daughter of the
late MyIes McCartin. r. I. P.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
DR.. SToDDARD IN LAFAYETTE.

The Rev. q, 1. stoddard, Of st. johns
Episcopal Church, preached at the mis-
sion in Lafayette, at yesterdays services.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Feb. IS. 1sOo.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p M Tuesday. For New York City ana
vicinitv:-Fair tonight and Tuesday, con-
tinued cold, diminishing winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
CAR BROKEN OPEN.
Bows Accused Of Stealing From Sus-
ouehanna Yard.

William Hausche, twelv-year-old poy'
who lives at No. 204 Beacon avenue, was
held for further examination In the sec
ond Criminal Court this morning ON
charge of grand larceny. He is one OF
half a dozen boys who are accused OF
breaking open car on the New York
susuuehanna and Western Railroad
tracks and stealing a lot Of merchandise,
including books and notions.
The complainant is William H. Bond
Of No. 292 Sip avenue. The case was laid
over until tomorrow, when the other boys
will be arraigned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26
CIRCUIT COURT CASES
a., Old aad Well Tried Remedy.

Circuit Court cases, Tuesday, February
z7--Nos. 235 and 1875.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26

..rhere is no little enemy Little impuri-
ties IN the blood are sources Of great danger
and should be expelled BY Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-26

Hartnett's Thermometrioal Report
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-13
TOLD BY TELEPHONE.
Words Whispered an Our Ear From
Inland Towns I'm the Terrttofy
This Afternoon.
PROVENCE.

PROVENCE.
Will Ford has moved into his
new store house and will open up
a nice line of groceries.
Jim Shirley and Baxter Simpson
will soon have their store com
pIeted and will carry a nice line of
groceries.
HEALDTON.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Col
Inns died yesterday.
Mrs. Collins is quite ILL.
CHAGRIS.
Miss Cora Dawson of Comanche
was visiting here yesterday.
Virgie and Willie Creel were
visiting here yesterday.
Several parties left this morning
for Ardmore.
Jack Frost has put in his ap-
pearance with a killing effect.
THACKERvILLE.
John Myers and family left this
morning for Greer county, their
future home.
DIR. Sawyer of Marietta was here
this morning.
Mr.. Shelton of Ardmore was
here last night.
Will Shelton of Oakland spent
last night here.
TISHOMINGO.
E Beard left this morning fol
Little Rock. Ark.
R. Nj. Harris has returned from
Denison.
W. T. Simpson of Pontotoc il
in town.
w. T. Ward was here yesterday
Judge Hardy seemed to hay,
pulled in everything in town, an,
the result is he is doing a LAM
Office" business in town today.
r. l.. Reams of Wapanucka i
here today.