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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH
Her Dress Caught From a Bon
Fire.

While playing around a bonfire near her
home, yesterday afternoon, Annie Lisa,
the the five year old daughter of Raffallo
Lisa, wholesale bottle dealer, of No.
Az jackson street, Hoboken, received
burns which caused her death. Almost
every particle of clothing was burned
from the child's body and in an effort to
rescue her, francesca Pelligerno, resi-
dent of the neighborheod, had both his
hands severely scorched
Annie was in company with her sister,
Rose, seven years old, and several other
children in some vacant lots opposite her
home. The bonfire was started by some
boys and the children were romping
about 1t when Annie's dress caught fire.
Her screams aroused the entire neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Lisa, who was in her home, ran to
her child's rescue, but before she could
get across the street. Pelligerino had
gone to little Annie's assistance and was
beating the flames with his hands The
fimsy material of which the child's dress
was made burned so rapidly, however,
that Annie was mortally injured before
the flames could be extinguished
Health Inspector Samuel Stanton, who
was passing at the time carried the child
to st. Mary's Hospital, where she died
several hours later
Pelligerino had his injuries dressed by
a physician. He suffered kreatly from
the pain He will be unable to use his
hands for some weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
FATHER GIVES SON AWAY.

Theodore Bell, of No. 1Ss Eleventh
street, called at the Second Precinct
police station yesterday and told Captain
Kelly that his seventeen year old son.
John, had brought home a bicycle on
Saturday which the boy had stolen. John
had ben away from home several days
Heis in the habit of remaining away for
extended periods and no one knows his
movements at those periods.
Patrolman Gordon was sent to inter-
view young Bell. Bell said he had found
the bicycle on oad near Mount Vernon,
New York, and that he did not steal 1t.
Shortly after he was brought to the sta
tien reuort was received from the
authorities of Sound Beach, Conn, that
q bicycle had ben stolen from T.. i.
Palmer of that place
a description of the stolen bicycle was
given with the report. The description
exactly fitted the bicycle young Beil had
He was held and he Will remain in the
county jail to await the action Of the
Connecticut authorities.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
LECTURE ON WASHINGTON
Invitations Issued for Evening
Lecture at Mrs. Ponds
Thursday.

Major and Mrs. James B. Pond have
issued invitations to their neighbors to
spend Thursday evening, at their home,
No. $50 Bergen avenue, to hear Mr.. Will
lam Webster Ellsworths true story of
George Washington, when he was young.
Mr.. Ellsworth will not give lecture"
on Washington in the ordinary sense of
the word. He proposes to show with
stereopticon the greatest collection of
prints, manuscripts and letters referring
to the personal side of Washington ever
brought together. For this purpose Mr..
Ellsworth has obtained the right to photo
graph the very choicest Washington
material in the country. Private collec-
tions have been placed at his disposal for
this purpose-including collections which
contain scores of interesting manuscripts
never before reproduced and which could
not be had for publication in books or
magazines. The great libraries and his
torical societies have given up their
choicest treasures for Mr.. Ellsworth's
lecture
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
BETTING ACTIVE.
Republicans Taking Odds On
Success of Democratic
County Ticket.

A great number of election bets have
been made in this city and county during
the past week and the end of the present
week will see the number doubled and
tripled. Betting on the local ticket seems
TO be the favorite and as far as s., 900 to
800 has been laid on the success of the
county Democratic ticket. Sums in: $3.50
TO $3.50 are quite common. In resort on
montgomery street a few days ago two
well known men entered this bet: $500 to
Sz5o that the Democratic local ticket will
be elected by 5000 majority or over.
Itbeing generally conceded even by Re-
publicans that their ticket will be defeat
ed in the county, betting ON majorities is
favorite pastime. city official bet
$5OV TO 500 that Bryan would carry the
county by over 1900. Smaller bets like
s25 to $40 and SO to S have been made by
the score. The biggest bet made was that
on the Presidenas&l electors, a sporting
man betting 5000 to 81 500 that Mckinley
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
BATTLE IN LAW SCHOOL
BayOnne Youth Accused Of
Insulting Girl Student
By Her Brother.

Indignant because he believed that his
sister, Miss Blanche Mendes, had been in
suited by some of her classmates in the
New York University Law School.
Arthur Mendes of New York City, visited
the school, on Washington square East,
on Friday night to complain. As a re-
suit there was a lively battle In the build
ing.
s. Marcuse, of Bayonne, was one Of
the number complained against. Mr.. Mem
desdes sent his card to Mr.. Marcuse and
awaited his coming in the library Mar
cuse, according to those interested went
to the library and in heated discussion
denied that he had insuIted Miss Mendes
He tried to explain the case, but failed To
convince Mendes. There was a scuffle.
which came to an abrupt end when Super
intendent Crockett and some of the school
officials appeared. This was before p
NJ, the hour at which the law class was
to meet.
At 10 P. NJ, when the class was DISMISS
ed there was repetition of the trouble.
Marcuse having told some of his friends
OF the battle he had fought earlier. Class
honor had to be maintained. AS the stu
dents fled down stairs they found Men
deswaiting to escort his sister home. A
rush was made for him Although only
q years old, he is an athlete, and in the
fight thae followed was able to give as
good as he received until the arrival Of
the police caused a stampede.
Those interested in the case, except Miss
Mendes. refused to discuss il last night.
The officials of the school say there may
be general suspension of the class.
Friends of the participants in the battle
promise second encounter this evening"
Miss Mendes. when seen in her home
last night, said she glad she had a brother
who was valcrous enough to take her
part There will be no repetition of the
trouble tomorrow night she added
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
WANT A PIPE SEWER.


There is considerable complaint of resi-
dents in the vicinity of Ninth street. and
especially those who own marsh lands.
against what they term an obnoxious
nuisance-that portion of old Mill Creek
which partially drains that section. 1t
has been used for some time to convey
sewage from the Heights to the Eighth
street sewer.
Recently it has been dug out so as to
allow a. freer flow of the sewage. The
slime and filth from the bottom were
thrown up on the banks and there allowed
to tester in the sun and throw off in
tolerable oders, that causes even passen-
gers on the Summit avenue line of cars
to put their hands to their noses while
crossing the meadows.
The residents of that section want to
see pipe sewer there instead, and blame
the health authorities for allowing such
a nuisance to exist
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
W. c. 7. U. CONVENTION
Special Attractions Arranged
for New Brunswick Session
Beginning Tomorrow.

The annual State conventions of the
New Jersey Christian Temperance Union
Will open for a four days session in New
brunswick, tomorrow, October %, and
many unusual attactions have been
planned. Countess Magri. wee Mrs
General Tom Thumb, and the Rev
Charles Sheldon. author of .In His
Steps; will be among the speakers
Mrs. Hunt will make an evening ad-
dress on THE Evangel of Liberty
Mrs. Gaffney, president of National
Council of Women, will speak on How
Women Can Best Help the Cause"
Mrs. Teats, of California, will con-
duct purity conference each evening
from to 5. She will give one Bible read
Ing and one normal chart lesson on
purity.
Miss Kate Latham, of New Bruns-
wick, and Mrs. Randolph, of Jersey City
will also give Bible readings.
Mrs. Werner will sing Victory" The
Sunday school orchestra of the First NJ
E. Church, New Brunswick, will be on
hand with eight musical instruments. We
hope also to hear the famous "Rut-
gers College Glee Club
Miss Mosher. of New York, will speak
"Y'' night: conduct "Y" conference
each day, will tell us why the w. C. t.
U. should have Physical Culture de-
partment, and give US exercises when
weary.
Miss Kate Lunden will respond to the
address of welcome. Mr.. ]. w.
Pierce will speak at L. T. L. rally.
Conferences for secretaries, treasurers,
superintendents and presidents win be
held in open convention.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
UNLUCKY GAR NO. So.

There is something unlucky about car
NO. Sc of the Jersey City, Hoboken and
Paterson Railway. A few weeks ago, it
will be remembered the car ran over and
killed, five year old Annie Heitcamp, of
No. BOB First street, Hoboken. 1t was
turned over by crowd in order to re-
lease the child's body and was damaged
to the amount of $500, according to the
Traction Company's claim Since then
the railroad company has had the car re-
paired and has again put it in service in
charge of eanother motorman and con-
ductor.
The same car ran over Carl Schmidt,
40 years old, near Secaucus yesterday
Afternoon and cut off his left leg. Schmidt
resides in Tyler Park, New Durham. He
was brought to Hoboken and removed to
st. Mary.s Hospital
The car was in charge of Motorman
Jarvis and Conductor Killon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
HEART TALKS FOR BRIDES.
Infant Rearing to Be Taught at
Sessions of Congress.

Especial to 'aThe Jersey City News.")
RIVERTON, Oct. q, 19o0.-Jersey brides
will hereafter be taken in tow by men,
bers of a duly organized Mothers Con-
gress and at stated sessions of that body
will be taught the fine points of infant
rearing. Later on classes may be insti-
tuted in the art of keeping husbands at
home nights without the use of dancing
girls or slot machines. The object of the
organization, as officially declared Satur-
day. is ito raise the standard of home
life" This means, according to the same
official statement, scheme of wise and
better parenthood.' 1t may also eventual
ly wipe out penny-ante poker in parlors.
The ladies allowed the Rev. DIR. Finey,
of Moorestown. to pray and then they
talked.
Mrs. Edwin C. Grice welcomed the
Mothers to Riverton. The Mayor was
in town and would have donned his Sun
day best for the occasion, but he was
not invited, and he is therefore discon-
solate. The next talker was Mrs. d. o.
Mears, who came all the way from Al
bany. N. Y, to have her say. She finally
gave way to Mrs. Theodore Birney, of
Washington. D. G., who had some unused
talk to talk, and she talked to her hearts
content. Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Phila-
delphia, talked until dinner was served.
They all had just-too-lovely-for-a
thing time.
The following officers were elected at
the afternoon session: Mrs. Edwin C.
Grice, President: Mrs. Yardley, of Orange,
and Mrs. NJ. Grey of Salem, yice-Presi-
dents; Mrs. DIR. Alexander Marcy, Jr., of
Horace Philips. of Plainfield, Recording
Secretary; Mrs. o. A. Dayton, of Mamden,
Treasurer. and Miss Lydia Griseom. Of
Wnndhnrv al1dftnr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.

Michael Gribner. stone cutter, of No.
s22 Barrow street. committee suicide on
Thursday or Friday. at his home. He was
found dead in his bed yesterday after
noon by Nicholas Mohrmite, with whom
Gibner had boarded.
The body was found in bed with a bull
let hole in the head. 1t is thought the
man had ben dead TO rtwo or three days.
Gribner had been drinking. The body
was taken to Speer's morgue.
Mr.. Mohrmite missed Gribner for three
days and yesterday found that he had
killed himself. He went to the mans
room and found the door closed. He then
told Policeman Foley OF his suspicious
and they freed the door open,
Grfbner had no relatives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
FIR. SHEPPARD'S CRUSADE
He Tells ST. Michael's Parish
Policy Shops Must Go.


At one of the masses at St. Michaeps
Church yesterday the Rev. John A. Shep-
pard, in speaking of the proper bringing
up OF children, said that he had been noti-
fed by letter that two more policy shops
had been recently opened up in the Sec
ond police precinct. He said he had run
across an urchin, who visited one of these
shops twice day, on his way thither,
and at that time had the last two cents
his mother could at that time raise.
Father Sheppard said he sent for several
well known members of his parish who he
found had been playing policy, and they
promised to discontinue the vicious prac-
tice. They We're highly respected mem
bers of the parish Father Sheppard said.
and played policy for mere sport He was
astonished to find such the case He said
he was determined to stamp the evil out
OF his parish, no mater whom it hurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
THIEVES DIDN'T GET MUCH.
Mr.. Nelson's House Ransacked, but
Little Found.

The home of Mr.. George Nelson, at
ergen Square. was broken into early
yesterday morning and ransacked. The
thief or thieves got very little. thesjewelry
and silverware having been sent to a
place of safety when the family went to
the country early In the summer
Patrolman Rourke OF the Montgomery
street station found the front basement
window open early yesterday morning
while passing that way. Upon Investigate
ing it was found that the entire house
had been ransacked.
Mrs. Nelson was telegraphed for. She
told the police on looking over the prem
ises, that q silver brush. a silver mas
sage box and an ivory handled umbrella
were all that tho thieves got
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
cHANcERY COURT ovERWoRKED
Woe Chancellor Has Enough Work
on Hand for a Year.

It was particularly duh day in the
Court OF Chancery this morning Chancei-
lor Magic and ce-Chancellor Emory
opened court but had little to do, and the
Chancellor took the 11:15 train for his
home in Elizabeth. No one connected with
the Court can give any reason for this
scarcity of business, but are all certain
that it does not indicate any falling off
in equity litigation. On the contrary the
court is still oyerworked This became
apparent when Counselor Leon Albeit ap-
pealed to the Chancellor to refer the case
of Cough VS.. Williamson to a vice chan
cellor. The Chancellor said he didn't
know who to refer 1t to. Vice Chancellor
Pitney's calendar was so full that he
could not hear new case within a year.
Vice ChancellOrs Stevens and Emery were
in about the same condition, he said, but
he would refer the matter to Vice Chan
cellor Emery and let 1t take its chances.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
HUDSON SILK COMPANY.
Receiver Expects That He VIII Pay
q Thirty Per Cont. Dividend.

Otto Grouse receiver of the Hudson SILK
Company, of West Hoboken, obtained
from Vice Chancelltr Emery this morning
a rule to show cause why his accounts
should not be passed and him discharged
as receiver. Mr.. Grouse reported that ne
had sold the company's property for
$4,000. Claims to the amount or $4,000
were put in but the receiver cut them
down to $4,000 The receiver reported
that he had s1lo0o on hand after $4,000 Of
preferred claims for wages aud rent had
been paid He calculates to pay q dIvi-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
ALDERMAN PRICE IN cHAncERY.

Lawyer Hughes appeared before Cham
celor Magic this morning and asked for
advice as to how to proceed IN fore
closure suit against Alderman James
Price OF Lafayette, who has been de-
clared a lunatice and is at present under
restraint. Mr.. Hughes said that he wish-
ed to foreclose mortgage on property
owned by Mr.. Price. and he wished to
know how to proceed. The Chancellor
told him to serve the process on both
Price and his wife.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
REGISTER TOMORROW.

Tomorrow will be the last day of regis
tration, and those who desire to vote on
election day must register then or they
will lose that vote.
Leader Robert Davis desires again to re-
mind Democratic leaders of precincts and
wards to give every attention to this inn
portant matter in order that the fullest
registry may be obtained. Every Demo-
crat who has for many reasons been un-
able to register before is earnestly re-
quested to do so tomorrow. The hours are
between l p. M and 8 p. M.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
PRESENTS FOR COLLECTOR DAVIS.

A fine specimen of the red fox artistical-
ly stuffed, stands on a table in Collector
Robert Davis's office in the City Hall. a
gift from an admirer. Very soon the Col
lector's office will be transferred into a
museum. Another adnnirer sent him cur
ious clay water bottles from Cuba, land
scape burned on wood, artificial flowers
and palms. There's scarcely week
passes by that some one doesn't send him
some memento.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
LADIES' AID CELEBRATION.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Second
Reformed Church Of Hudson City held an
anniversary celebration last night. The
church was crowded. Pastor E. A. Meury
delivered a sermon entitled 'Our Women
in the Light Of Holy Scripture An or
chestra with organ rendered Rubinsteinss
Melody in #. The united church choirs
gave professional hymn and the Willing
Hour Of Prayer Rudolph Diefrenbach|
sang baritone solo as d receSsiona1 and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
NEW ARCHITECT TO BE CHOSEN.

On Thursday next the Board Of Educa-
ton will present the name of an architect
to supervise the city schools to the Board
of Education for their concurrence. There
will be mo kick coming from that body,
for they are all heartily in favor of the
scheme, believing that in the end it will
be a saving for the city,
Almost every architects name In the
town has been mentioned, but last week
it narrowed down to two: Hugh Roberts
and John :. Rowland, with the former the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
SIXTH, EIGHTH AND NINTH COMBINE

A mass meeting of the Sixth. Eighth
and Ninth Ward Democratic Clubs will
be held Saturday night in Phoenix Hall,
Summit avenue and Grand street. A COM
mittee is busy preparing for the event.
The most prominent speakers of the
county will address the audience.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22

Dennis Gallagher, Edward Kenny, M. J.
Sweeney. John Finnerty, ]. Gallagher.
Denis M. Kelleher, Jas. 7. Mackey.
Daniel Harrington, James Malone, Jas.
Manning. Patrick Nugent, e. J. Ken
nedy.
The addresses of Mr.. Minturn and
James Hamill were also listened to with
great interest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
Mr.. STEVENS BIBLE CLASS.

The Union Bible Glass, led by the Rev.
D. NJ. Stearns. of Germantown, will be
held in Hedding Methodist Episcopal
Church, Montgomery street, near Barrow
street. at 2:So P. NJ, on Tuesday, October
q. All are welcome.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
ST. BonIFAcE'S S MISSION ENDED.

The Jesuit Fathers, who have been con-
faces Roman Catholic Church, on First
street. brought the mission to close last
evening. The mission was very success
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
NINTH MEETS TONIGHT.

A meeting of the Ninth Ward Demo-
cratic Club will be held this evening"
Reports will be submitted by the several
committees. Plans for mass meeting
will also be discussed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
COURT CALENDAR

Supreme Court cases.
Tuesday, October 2s. 1900. Nos g. q 90
AZ. q. IS 55. Il
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
PERSONAL

Assistant Postmaster General WILLIAMS
NJ. Johnson was in town this morning. Ho
didn't visit the postoffice. but paid visit
to his tailor instead.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
eARRABRAHDT 70 co TO PRISON

John Garrahrandt, the boy who murder
ed Henry Haass, who was sentenced to
thirty years In States prison. viii be TAX
en- 70 Trenton earlxspext week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
An Old and Well Tried Remedy

sclssiasen teethlng shonid aawavs pe used.
tor children Ws,ise tsethtne. II soflens the
gums, allays the pain. cures wind cole
and Is the best remedy tor diarrhoea.
IN ensy -tis'e cents per aottte<
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
CATHOLIC CLUB DIRECTORS 70 MEET

The directors of the Catholic club viii
meet this evening. s..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. o. 1900 Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at eight p NJ on
sunday Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day; winds west.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-05-22
FOURTEEN CONFIRMED.
Interesting Services Held at the Epis-
copal Church on Thursday Evening.

Fourteen persons were received into
full membership in the Episcopal church
on Thursday evening, the interesting
confirmation service being conducted
by Rt. Rev. G. c. Grafton, Bishop of
Fond du Lac. The church was crowd
ed to the doors, and many who were
anxious to enter had to be turned away.
The altar was very prettily decorated,
and the music furnished during the
evening was exceptionally good, so
much so that the Bishop heartily con-
graduated the boys chorus upon its
splendid harmony and expression. The
address of the evening was a mastery
effort and captivated the large audience
present, with its sound argument,
smooth flow of language, and trite-
ness of expression The Bishop has
gained many friends in Wausau, and
his visits to the city are signals for large
audiences and resulting intellectual
and spiritual uplift,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-05-22

A Y. NJ. C.. a. orchestra was organ
lied by several of the young men in the
association rooms on Wednesday even
ing last. The string instruments COM
posing the orchestra are violins, zithers,
mandolins and guitars, and the first
practice was had on the evening men
fioned. The organization will play at
the social functions of the association,
and its aim will be to help in the work
for young men in every way possible.
The officers elected were as follows:
President-Walter Flieth.
ice-President-Wm Manecke.
See. and Treas Henry Wolslegel.
Musical Director Manecke.
Miss Harriet Kemper, returned mis-
sionary from India, addressed the mems
meeting at the Y NJ. c. A. on Sunday
afternoon. He- address was very IN
teresting one, and as a result twenty
one dollars were Melted for the famine
sufferers in India. The lecture course
committee of the association Is now
making arrangements for a first class
course for next winter. The religious
services during the summer viii be held
on the Court House lawn, and arrange
ments for the same wiz soon be com
plete.