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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
FUN AT ST. BRIDGET's.
Arrangements for Trolley Ride and
Picnic Being Eade.

A largely attended meeting of st. Brid
gets Lyceum was held last evening in
the club rooms on Montgomery street.
VIM. II. Sproules, Second yice-President.
presided. Some very important matters
pertaining to the welfare of the Lyceum
were discussed.
The reports of the Treasurer and the
Financial Secretary were read. They
showed that the finances of the Lyceum
were in a most flourishing condition 1t
was announced that all members who
were in arrears over the limit and who
had received the usual notice would be
droped from the roll if not paid up on or
before next Monday. when the Executive
Board will hold special meeting to dis
pose of this matter. The Executive
Board is anxious to relieve the Lyceum of
all deadwood and will enforce the rule of
the bylaws in this respect.
The Entertainment Committee reported
that all arrangements had been made for
the annual trolley excursion of the Ly-
ceum. which will be held on the evening
of June 19. 1t also reported that the num-
Der of tickets must necessarily be limited.
AS the limit is almost reached 1t would be
well for all who intend taking part to Sc
cure their tickets at once.
The committee also reported that it was
completing arrangements for the annual
picnic and games of the Lyceum which
will be held at Greenville Schuetzen Park.
It exuects to make the picnic he most
successful in the history OF the associa-
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
Mrs. Annie 7. Coveney Asks
for a Divorce From Her
Husband, Dashing
George.
is BE WITH CRONJE ON ST. HELENA?
The Plaintiff, a Well Known
Actress, Was Formerly
Mrs. w. j. Florence.

A motion made before Vice Cnancellor
Pitney yesterday hass brought to light an
interesting suit for divorce Instituted BY
Mrs Annie T. Coveney, the well known
actress. against her husband, George
Howard Coveney, also of the theatrical
profession. Mrs. Coveney was formerly
the wife of that famous actor William J.
Florence, and after his death married Mr..
Coveney and with him played all over the
country in the Almighty Dollar
For long time Coveney courted Mrs.
Florence. who is a woman of great beauty
and an actress of great ability. Finally
she accepted him and they were married
on January 10, 1893, by the Rev. DR.. ]. ].
Morris in New York City. At the time Of
the marriage Mrs. Coveney had hand
some residence in Asbury Park, and there
with her husband she lived for three years
when not travelling with the company
Three years after the marriage Mr..
Coveney suddenly left the house and from
that to the present day his wife has never
seen him or heard from him. He left
behind him letter to Mrs. Coveney in
which he said:-
1T is my determination to go where you
will never find me, never, never"
In this he seems to have been success
full, as Mrs. Coveney says. for she has
made repeated attempts to discover his
whereabouts, but all were in vain. New
York City among members of the theatre
cal profession no one precisely knows
where the 'dashing George Coveney'' IS.
Some believe he is dead, others says he
is in Alaska hunting for god, while one
actor said recently that he commanded a
company under General Cronje in South
Africa and with him was captured by
General Lord Roberts and subsequently
sent to st. Helena, where, it is said he
now is. This actor added that he had re-
ceived a letter from Coveney prior to the
capture of Cronje's army. Mrs. Covensy.
however, has no knowledge of his where
abouts.
She came to Jersey City some time ago
and is now residing at the Hotel Wash
| ington. Her counsel. Mr.. E. A. O'Ca.la-
han, began divorce proceedings and ter
! timony will be taken before a Vice Chan
cellor No answer has been filed on the
part of the husband.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
STEELE SAIL.
Pretty Green and White We'd
ding Last Night.

Miss Lillian Clarke Pearsall, of this city,
was married to DR.. George Edwin Steele,
of New York, late yesterday afternoon at
the residence of the brides mother, No.
40 Jersey avenue The Rev. George S.
Bennitt. D. D., rector of Grace Episcopal
Church on Erie street, performed the
ceremony. Owing to the recent death of
the brides grandmother, Mrs. Hosea
Clarke. only the relatives of the bride and
groom were present.
The wedding was a green and white one
and was performed in the back parlor
under a beautiful canopy of ferns ana
white roses. The maid of honor was Miss
Bessie Pearsall a sister of the bride, ana
the best man was DR.. r. D. Elliott OF
New York. Mr. Harry Pearsall, brother
of the bride gave her away. The ushers
were DR.. Collins and Mr.. H. Stade OF
New York.
The bride wore the gown her mother
was married in. 1t was pure white satin
with point lace. The veil worn by the
bride was also worn by her mother. She
carried pink sweet peas.
The maid of honor was attired in
green silk gown trimmed with point lace.
She carried white sweet peas.
The mother of the bride wore gown of
gray satin. The gift of the bridegroom
to the bride was diamond heart.
The decorations throughout the entire
house were magnificent. Large palms
were used to make cosy places and white
roses adorned every available nook ana
corner in the house. A reception was held
from six to eight Maresi was the caterer
and the music was also furnished by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
THAT HIGH SCHOOL FUSS.
Board of Education Will Make
Another Effort for a New Building

At the meeting of the Board OF Edu-
cation Thursday night, the question Oh
new High School for this city is likely to
be brought up again. As the matter
stands now the Board is powerless The
Bosrd of Finance holds the key to the
situation, which is the outcome OF dit
ference of opinion regarding the most de-
sirabla location of a site. The Board OF
Education has decided upon the Harrison
site and the Finance Board does not ap-
prove the selection.
The only possible action the Board OF
Education can take is to decide to see the
Finance Commissioners again and tax
over the matter. Director Barker, of the
High School Committee, always Favored
a speedy settlement of the question and
he stands ready today to do all IN ms
power to push along the project.
Estimates for repairs for all the schools
during the year, beginning December ],
are to be put in at the same meeting. All
of the schools are to be looked after.
Nos 49, II and 90, in Lafayette, will need
about So. 900 for repairs and renovation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
HELPED CUPID.
DR.. Campbell Guided an
Unsophisticated Couple to
a Number Of Rectors.

DR.. George Campbell of this city acted
the part of a guide to young couple last
evening who were in search of an Episeo-
pal clergyman to perform marriage
ceremony. The Doctor was approached
on Montgomery street, near the ferry, by
the young man, who gave his name as
Arthur Burgess, about half-past eight.
Burgess inquired where a clergyman could
be found.
Campbell, who, by his own statement,
had taken part in no less than twenty
such ceremonies, fell in line like flash.
He consented to guide the pair and after
the prospective bride had been brought
from her place of seclusion, the party
started for st. Matthew's Episcopal
Church on Sussex street. The rector was
out Mr.. Burgess then proposed that the
two have dinner. They repaired to hotel
on Montgomery street, where an excellent
meal was disposed of.
The bride to he, said her name was Miss
Isabelle Keene, and that she lived in New
York Both were expensively dressed and
wore plenty of diamonds. Burgess had
lots of money. too, and spent it freely.
Dr. Campbell then headed the party for
Grace Episcopal Church, on Erie and
Second streets The Rev. George S.
bennitl, u. ~ was nus 'ieu ou. u Deo'
Whlie Mrs. beAiiitl prepaieu ioi tne
mohy III the parfoi- -. Deiiiii'' oeAoi
proceeding WIN the Hnarriase iiquiieo
garding their residences. When he was
told New York, hesaid that no marriage
could take place here unless the couple
i'au d l-'1
Inc prioe then pesah 70 uppiaiu ne
escort 1or oelaylns SO long at Tue no.ei'
saying lhat II Wouiu oe LOO ia,e - &c.
marled that nlgnt. LII. Camppeii entered
INTO Tue spifi' =. INC aiiali 80 s. -.
10 the rescue WIN susses', 'nel'
shouio go 10 NE" ioih anu oe mo- -
mus the roiiiaiice u oeins maj ~ -
Jersey eiiaeo
The guloe then lea theH 10 ot. 'oiiii
Church on Varich street. New ioi NJ CIV
again olsappolhtnleilt was IL s.oie ~
them. Inc rev. 6eorse oho"' 80 '
rector was not al iioine' ,a
shortiy peiore eiesen oioIh 60. ~ -
suide pusheo On anu -. l1u,e 49,.
on Huoson' near oniis stopi,ei s'-ee', 80
sought. Ihen lhey met .iie NeN' ~ ''io"
coming out of the rectery. Matters were
explained and DR.. Snow suggested that
-, ,,;- loX,a NaitI,er the
they go back to MS nome. Neither .ne
prospective bride nor her escort could see
- +t,+ nov Thav wanted the ceremony
II .,i@' 49, ~ cnou lad
performed right there. ". ohow
them back ino the rectory ana tleo the
tno+ Dr campbel gave the bride away,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
Jaran as an Industrial Menacs.

Russia will not reap the first fruits of
her railway invasion of Asia She IS NOT
the rival in the construction of her rail-
ways to be feared by the Anglo-Saxons.
A new power has arisen at the very door
of Asia. Forty million progressive, ire
pressible japanese stand ready, by force
of arms if necessary, to open the door
of new Asia to their manufacturers. 1t
is the only hope of salvation for the over
crowded Island Kingdom, and its people
will fight for this last chance with desper-
alton. Already Japan is beginning to un-
dersell other nations in supplying materi-
al for the Siberian railway, and Russia
will buy in the cheapest market.
Last July Japan entered the family Of
civilized nations. becoming by treaty
everywhere open to foreigners. She Will
multiply her machine shops and factories,
besides inviting capitalists of all other
notions to enter Japan and erect plants
where coolie labor is cheapest. Even now
Japanese ships convey freights at almost
a nominal tariff and with the open-door
policy enforced in Asia, Japan will doubt
less be the greatest gainer.-The Engi-
neering Magazine for June.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
THE SPEEDWAY.
Birdsall and Lewis Tell the
Benefit It's Construc-
ton Would Be.

Among the strongest advocates OF the
proposed county speedway are Boulevard
Commissioners Charles BirdsaH anu
Daniel Y Lewis, who perhaps more than
any other men are acquainted with the
need of the proposed driveway. In ex-
pressing their opinions on the subject to
several reporters this morning both gem
tlemen desired it known that they spoke
as private citizens and not as officials.
Commissioned Lewis said
"As Boulevard Commissioners we have
received many complaints from horse
owners who are desirous OF having a
portion of the Boulevard set aside for
fast driving. / am free to say that
sympathize with these people, but as Off
cials we must do our duty by the general
public and that precludes the possibility
of setting aside any part of the Boule-
ward for any special purpose.
II am a member of the Hudson County
Drivers Association. know OF
thousands of lovers of horses, some Of
whom find pleasure in driving and others
seeing them trot or pace. On the New
York speedway thousands of people,
many of them from this county watch
the driving every day. A few years ago
when horses were sped on the Boulevard
there were more people on the sidewalks
in one day than there are now in a week.
1t is we'll konwn fact that hundreds of
taxpayers sold out and left this county
because there was no place to drive in
Hudson County"
Commissioner Birdsall said, 81 fully con-
cur with Mr.. Lewis views and would like
TO see more improvements in our county.
If speedway were built the property adj
joining it would soon be improved and
the county's ratables increased thereby.
Lf it were not for the increase in the
value of property along the line of the
Boulevard the county, by reason of the
depreciation of realty in other sections,
would be in difficult straits"
Commissioner Lewis added:-"We need
80 many improvements that it is hard to
tell what we need most. 1 am an en-
thusiast on the subject of a speedway,
but do not want to classed as a crank
favor no particular site. There are
within the limits of the county vast tracts
of land which by the building of a speed
way would place in the ratables property
now almost valueless. I am not in favor
of sitting still and seeing other places lead
us in the march of Improvement.
1t seems that we are divoid of sufficient
public spirit. I personally favor the
developing of the Hackensack water
front, public parks and speedway and
believe that we can obtain these now at
osIe-third what they would cost twenty
years hence. BY that time we would have
our money back
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
TRUST coMPANYs BUILDING.
Contract for tho Work Awarded to
q Newark Firm.

THE Directors of the Commercial trust
.,onnanv of this city, today, awarded
+ba contract for the construction OF the
,,aw building on Exchange place, to V. j.
1Iadden q. Sons, Newark. This contract
covers the entire work to be done.
II is expected that the pilink work will
he finished within a few days and then
+ba foundation beds will go on. Work
will be pushed along ana the puiiuins
finished before the year IS out.
There will be eight stories Ine lrust
Company will occupy the groune' noor On
the east side of the main entrance anu
there will be store on the opposite oi
west side On the upper floors are tne
officers.
The plans showed a building OF an ex-
tremely artistic character.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
BuRMAN -MoyLAN.
Pretty Wedding Yesterday at st.
M;chael's Church.

Miss Agnes L. Moylan, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. H Moylan, of No. 296 Ninth
street, was married yesterday morning to
Mr.. Thomas J. Burman. The ceremony
took place at st. Michael's R. c. Church
and was performed by the Rev. Rather
John r. Sheppard.
The bride wore a gown of pearl colored
silk trimmed with white pointed d'esprit.
She carried bridal roses. Mr.. Thomas J.
Burman was best man. and Miss Mar
garet Burman, of Brooklyn, sister OF
The bridegroom, was the bridesmaid. She
wore blue silk trimmed with white point
d'espirit 80
the home of the brides parents. Among
those who attended were:-Mr. and Mrs.
r Fl. Moylan and Mrs. George Burman
Of Brooklyn, Mr.. and Mrs. E; J. RearSdEon' ss don
Mr., and Mrs B. B. Moylan, Mr.. and Mrs
frederick Noble, Mr.. and Mrs 3. J.
Manager, Mr. and Mrs. J. w: zimmerman
Miss Vincent Clossey, Miss Ella Cunning
ham, Miss Regina. F. Moylan' Ms MISS
Mamie Burman of New York, }. L. Nopie'
Edward Cahill, J. C. Rose.
The gifts to the bride were beautiful ana
some of them costly. The couple lett on
a midnight train for Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
LArAYET1E's PARK.

The BOARD of Finance will meet this
afternoon and take up the question OF
park for Lafayette. Mayor HOGS VIII pe
present to advocate immediate actlch. -
Is understood that the Van Horn sue
win be selected. The price VIII De an
nounced today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Louisa Brown, of No. "A John
street. West Hoboken, slipped and fell on
tfle sidewalk yesterday in front of No.
s61 second street, and received two ugly
s.raIf wounds After these were dressed
she was taken to her home.
John Furcz, seventy years DID,, of No.
3S7 Webster avenue, fell at South street
His head struck curbetone and he re-
ceived a serious scalp wound, which was
dressed by Dr. u. Allen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
THE POOR GRANTS.

r,a TT S. Grant Association held
short meeting last evening put oio lioen-
ing of Importance. The ampltion q ene -,
club appears to be hang togetner uh'i.
after the approaching election lew Q.
the regulars turn UP each meeting nignt
9oIa 4 short meeting and then adjourn.
r,,,av have the satisfaction of knowing
that at last a meeting has been neld.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
ss9 -
DIED,

CoILINs-on June Z, 1900 Alden w.
Collins formerly of this city,, in his
twenty-third year.
Funeral services at the residence of his
Bridge. Passaic, N. J., on Wednesday,
June 49, at eight P. M.
BEHAN-On Tuesday, June u. 1900. at his
late residence. James Behan, formerly
of Green Island, N. Y.
Funeral Thursday, June IA, at four P.
NJ. sharp Solemn high Mass of requiem
at st. Patriek's Church, West Troy. n. T..
on Friday morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
HONOR FOR Ex-JUDsE POTTS.

Mr.. ]. Herbert Potts of this city was
informed this morning that he had peen
appointed clerk at the approaching Re-
publican National convention in Phiia-
deIphia
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
: : old and Well Tried Remedy.

Mrs. Hinslow's Soothing syrup los
.,,,,s,Ten teerhfng should always be used
for children while r-ething. It softens the
gums, aliays the pain. cures Tina CONC
ard is the best remedy TOT olaftAosa.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, June 1s. 19Oo.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P NJ. Thursday. For New York City and
vcinity:-PartIy cloudy tonight; showers
Thursday; wind east.
Ear+nes+,, Thar.nonstr,oaI ReDort
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
Drying Linen by Balloons.

Balloons are used for drying linen in Paris
laundries. Bamboo frames attached to a
captive balloon, and the clothes are attached
to them The balloon makes six ascents daily,
to a height of about 100 feet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
ToNIGHT's EVENTS.

Entertainment, children Of St. Peters
Paroohial School. ST. Peters Hall, York
street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13

Bad blood is bad thing to inherit or ac-
quire but bad blood may be made good blood
by taking Hoods sarsaparilla
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
CIRCUIT COURT CASES.

Circuit Court cases. Thursday. June IA
1900.-No. S03. 5AH
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
Respectfully submitted,
GARWOOD FERRIS,
Engineer in Charge.

The Board took no action on the sub
5ect of enlarging the two tunnels, it being
the opinion of the Board that an estimate
of cost should be first submitted. 1t has
been repeatedly stated in ''The News" the
cost. as figured by engineers, will be
about S155, 600 at the outside. Because OF
the enormous benefit to the city by hav-
ing increased, capacity for any emergency
the Board will undoubtedly approve OF
the enlarge tunnels, thus giving 1Oo.0O,0oO
eaIlnns canacity.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-06-13
BOONTON BIG DAM
Chief Engineer Garwood
Ferris Reports As to
the Progress Of
the Work.
TUNNELS NOT YET BEGUN
Excavation Must Wait the
Result of Condemnation
Proceedings Now Un-
der Way.
TUNNELS NOT YET BEGUN

To the Street and Water Commissioners
yesterday, Mr.. Garwood Ferris. consulting
engineer for the new water supply, made
a report as to the progress made at
Boenton. He made some suggestions
which the Board will carry out. The re-
port was
Hon. Board of Street and Water Com
missionerS.
Gentlemen-Nothing of note has oc-
CURED since my last communication 70
you and 1 therefore have simply TO report
that continuous progress has been made
on the lines of. preliminary work fnen
alluded to-. namely: the removal OF ealeh.
shale and hard pan from the site IN order
TO secure suitable rock base for masonry;
, the excavation of the cut off trench, ana
the erection of the trestle work Tor
handling construction material at the
dam
The tunnels through Hook and Watch
ung Mountains have not been com
menced, nor can they be until condem-
nation proceedings now under way enable
the contractor to secure control OF the
portals. satisfactory. decision in the
matter is, however, looked for shortly.
] have arranged that due notice of com,
meneement of manufacture OF the speclal
steel for the pipe conduits shaiI pc gwen
to the inspectors appointed by your Board
so that they may be on hand when re-
quired.
on the 31st of May the contractor
placed with me tracing of the reservoir
basin, on which are the cross section ele-
vations, contourss ETC.. as determined by
his survey From the data thus furnished
the capacity for storage of the reservoir
rendered is now in process of ejaculation
While the contractor 3 survey is probaoly
accurate, l have no means OF verifying ~
nor can l do so unless an engineering
party and the necessary instruments are
provided.
is TO be tested to see if 1t fulfills the re-
uufrements called for in the specifications
a cement testing machine and adjuncts
fions / would also call the attention OF
vour Board to the necessity for the con-
struction of an office building at the dam
for fine use of your engineers. for the safe
Keeping of plans and working drawings,
etc, and also to provide a place where
the cement tests, If such be desired, can
be made.
Resnectf,llly submitted,
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-16

in the mountains, when driven out, the cost of herding. etc.
 2. Discuss the wool market and the market for hides and meat, with reference to the graz ing industry in the reserves.
 2s. How large an area in the reserve is re- qured to graze l0OO head during one season without over-grazing, and what number of head will the reserve safely carry;
 29. Would system of leasing grazing lands in the reserve work we'll and if so, under what regulations?
 30 Is the grazng in the reserve more or less valuable to adjacent communities than the pro- tection of the forest by the prohibition Of graZng
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-16
Arizona Reported as Flourishing.

T. E. Pollock of Flagstaff, A. T., is Il banker in that hourishing city. who, with relatives. is here to see the attrac- tions of this section. Speaking of the outlook for trade in Flagstaff, he said: "tlagstaff is all right. We have had plenty of rains and snows the present season, and everything is as lively as I've could wish. That is d great cattle country, and he recent dry seasons have in Il measure given the country q setback, but now we are again on top. Crops are in excellent shape, and there is plenty of grain and feed for the cattle. I am surprised to learn how many people from Southern Arizona spend their summers in this vicinity l presume it is the nearness to ihe sea- shore. It must he something of that kind, for they could get just as good weather in the northern part of the territory, say at Flagstaff. as here. l am going this afternoon to take look at he ocean at Santa Monica and see where many Arizonians spend the summer. I find that money is very plentiful in this section, ;ls it is with Us now. 1 never knew the outlook to be better for Arizona, and especially the northern portion, than it is at the present time. ."--Los Angeles Ex- press.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-16
Excursion Rates 10 Eastern Points.

The following round.trip rates are in effect from Flagstaff: To New York. $l45: Boston, $l47: Philadelphia, Sl45: Baltimore, Sl4+50: Washington, $l44.50. Limit nine months. For fur ther particulars call at ticket office.
 c. E. SULLIVAN, agent.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-16
From a e. A. R. Man

My attack of miller's Asthma was very bad l was afraid to lie down at night for fecr of smothering. couldn't get my breath.