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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
IRON MoULDERs' BALL.
Grand March Led BY Mr.. Steele and
Miss O'DonnelI.

The Iron Moulders' Union, No. z, of
Hudson County, held their grand annual
ball last night at Columbia Hall. The
affair was very largely attended and
every one had a good time. The grand
march took place about twelve O'Clock
and was led by Mr. Thomas Steele and
Miss Katie O'Donnell. About one hum
dred and fifty participated.
Those in charge of the affair were:-
Floor Manager. Thomas J. Steele Assist
ant Floor Manager, John j. Cannon.
Floor Committee-Thomas J. Wheelihan,
chairman, Sidney Williams. Robert Nc
Elvee, John Nicol, Hugh Shaw. Recep-
ton Committee-WilIiam Karnatz, chair
man, William j. Maher, Patrick McDon-
ad, Michael McInerney and Edward Bah
cock. Committee of Arrangements-Wm
Farrant, chairman, Patrick Foley, Thos.
Steele, Thomas Muldoon, Patrick Dillon.
Edw. McNally, A. Babcock, Robert Shaw,
Thomas Finley John Cannon and S. Nc
Connell.
The officers of the union are:-Robert
Shaw, President; James Glenfield, Vice
President; VIM. Farrant, Financial and
Corresponding Secretary; Thomas Reilly,
Recording Secretary; Edw. McNally,
Treasurer; John Reilly, Sergeant-at-Arm
John Garland, Assistant Sergeant-at-
Arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
TWO NARROW ESCAPES.
Frightened Horse Came Near
Killing Some People.

A runaway accident occurred on the
Heights yesterday afternoon on Com
munipaw avenue in front of the station
house. Two lives were saved seemingly
by miraculous chance. Those who wit
messed the runaway are puzzled as to how
1t was possible for the persons directly in
the path of the flying horse to escape
death.
The horse, attached to light grocery
wagon, owned by Charles Thompson OF
NO. 263 F'airview avenue, and driven by
Charles Sofield, became frightened at a
passing Newark trolley car while standing
on Crescent avenue. He dashed around
the corner into Communipaw avenue at
full speed. A well dressed woman aiight-
ed from the car at Madison avenue lust
as the runaway came along She barely
had time to step back when the horse
sailed by. The woman Immediately faint
ed. She was picked up and taken home
by friends
The horse dashed along until It crashed
into light wagon owned by s. T. Hunt,
of No. 600 Communipaw avenue. Both
wagons went over in the crash. The two
horses were thrown and before either
either could regain his feet dozen fire-
men rushed out of the engine house and
held them. The rigs were partly de-
molished and both horses were cut on the
legs. There were no persons in either
wagon when the crash came. Cars were
tied up for some time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
Law MADE HER INSANE.
Over Jealous Student
Pleads Her Own
Case.

Annie Lannon, an insane young law
student, pleaded her own case when ar
raigned before Recorder Edward Stanton
in Hoboken today. Overstudy of the pro-
fession in which she has striven to shine
is responsible for the young woman's con-
dition, her relatives claim.
She was brought to Hoboken yesterday
from Bellevue Hospital. New York where
she was removed from the Utica Insane
Asylum last Thursday. Her family for
merIy lived in Hoboken. The New York
authorities learned of this and authorized
her removal there, claiming she was
New Jersey State charge.
Miss Lannon is twenty-six years old.
She is a comely brunette and she at
tracted much attention when arraigned in
court today.
Il am not mad, your Honor she plead
ed. Il am a victim of family persecution
and treachery. In the name of law and
justice 1 demand that I be set free.
have done no wrong. Why should be
subjected to such treatment? Why should
I be confined behind bars? Why am |
here at all? 1 defy any person TO prove
that 1 am insane. 1t can't be done.
want to be released. I'm only weak
woman. What harm can 1 do anyone
Why should I do anyone harm? I'm only
unfortunate because I'm not strong.
But that has no bearing on this case.
My family says 1 am mad. say 1 am
not Let witness for the prosecution be
produced. Let me cross-examine that per-
son and I'll convince everyone in this
court of my sound mind.
Law is a rule of action. Why is that
rule not followed with me? Why are the
privileges that are mine in equity re-
fused?
applied justice must be clearly de-
fined. There must be no foundation to It,.
That's why your statutes are so numerous
and positive. These principles are eternal
and they must prevail in all adjudication.
Blackstone teaches them. They are the
elements of the law as well as its ethics"
The demented young woman continued
in this strain for over ten minutes. Then
she broke into mad rage and began to
berate her family and beat herself. Court
attendants had to restrain her from doing
herself injury.
Recorder Stanton remanded her for a
second examination by the city physicians.
She will probably be committed to the
Snake Hill Insane Asylum.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
er to testify yesterday against Mrs

ter to testify yesterday against Mrs.
Fetter.
Several witnesses were called by the de-
fense to prove the impossibility of any
ones being able to see what Whitaker
says he saw under the grape arbor.
Mrs. Mary Jarbinot, sister of the de-
fendant, was also called. She is very
energetic young woman, who wore a deep
red waist, so red indeed that the ther-
mometer went UP several degrees when
she passed by. Mrs. Jarbinot was inclined
to be frivolous and got some amusement
out of what up to this time
has been rather lugubrious case.
On cross-examination Mrs. Jar
blnot was asked about letter
which it was claimed that she had given
her husband to give to the mysterious
Harry Washburn, in which he was told
that he had better get lawyer to pro-
tect his interests. The young woman de-
MED any knowledge of such a letter, and
when its pieces pasted together were
shown her she refused to say whether it
was her handwriting or even to look at
the letter.
The case was adjourned to enable Mr..
Ryerson to take some testimony in King
ston to show that Whitaker was not en-
titled to be believed under oath.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
DRIscoLL ASSOCIATIONS CAKE WALK
Annual Ball Given Last Night at
Woods Hall.

There were over four hundred people
present last evening at the second annual
ball and cakewalk of the John j. Driscoll
Association, at Woods Hall, on Barrow
street. This association is one of the best
known in the city. The march was led
by Mr. and Mrs. John ]. Driseoll.
In the cakewalk there were ten couples,
and some of the steps given by the walk
ers were very amusing and created much
laughter.
The officers of the organization are:-
President, Joseph Hayden; First Vice
President. R. Wilson; Second Vice Presi-
dent, W. Johnson; Third Vice President,
M Sweeney; Treasurer, w. Farley; Re-
cording Secretary, Frank White; Corre-
spending Secretary, ]. May; Financial
Secretary, ]. Russ; Sergeant-at-Arms, D..
Donovan First Assistant, E. Minnix; Sec
ond Assistant, w. Williams.
The young men who looked out for the
comfort of their friends last evening
were:-Floor Manager, ]. J. Bennett; As
sistant, J. Calvin; Floor Director, p.
Kane; Arrangement Committee, H. Prove,
chairman, j. ellison, j. Mulligan, A.
Whalen, ]. O'Neil and B. Waugh. Recep-
ton Committee, George Quidor chairman,
J. Hughes, D. McMiniman and T. Long.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
IGNORED COURT SUMMONS.
Italian Witness Refused to Appear
at a Trial

When the case of the State against
Philip Alphonso, an Italian, accused of
cutting four of his countrymen with
razor was called in the Court of General
Sessions yesterday afternoon it was found
that Michael Machetta, one of the wit
nesses for the prosecution, had failed to
put in an appearance. Assistant Prose
cutor Van Wrinkle applied to Judge Blair
fer capias for the arrest of Machetta.
who, it was said, had boasted that he
would ignore the Courts subpoena, and
Constable O'Brien was deputized to find
the belligerent Italian and bring him to
court
O'Brien found him in a saloon in the
italian settlement on Railroad avenue
Machetta at first refused to accompany
the officer, but finally consented At the
jail a vicious looking bulldog revolver,
fully loaded, and two knives sharpened to
razor edges, were found in his pocket
Machetta was arraigned before Judge
blair this morning. but as Alphonso had
been convicted the Court decided not to
punish the missing witness. Later he was
charged with carrying concealed weapons
and fined SIS by Judge Murphy in the
Second Criminal Court
The case against Alphonso was one of
the usual italian cutting affairs. Domin-
lex Gorro, Anton Amoroso, Guissepe
Florentine and Pasquale Selino sang OBJ
stoop on the night of July 25 When
Aphonso objected the noise increased and
the result was razor and four badly cut
Italians.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
THE AUTOMOBILE SHOW.
Horseless Vehicle Prove a Great At
traction.

The popularity of the horseless vehicle
has been demonstrated in Greater New
York during the last few weeks The at
tendance at the Exhibition at Grand
Central Palace, which has another week
to run, shows this.
The wonderful strides made in so short
time by the American manufacturer
has made itself felt at this early date
abroad. Many foreign machines We're
shown at the first exhibit. The Ameri-
can machine is handsomer in outline and
finish and lighter in weight. In the
opinion of the manufacturer the American
automobile will cause the same furry in
the foreign industry that the American
bicycle. has done during the last three
years. America leads the world in me-
chanics and the great majority of ma
chimes turned out to date are practical.
The American maker has paid little at
tention to machines made for racing only.
The output to date, as illustrated at the
Palace, is of vehibles for pleasure driving
and for business.
One prominent maker was asked at the
show last night why he did not display a
racing machine. Cant afford to make
'em and few can afford to buy them.
They cost much money and two or three
races rack them all to pieces. I do not
know anything which will burn up money
faster than one of those immense racing
machines of the sort used in France re-
Gently in the road races. In runabouts,
victorias, hansoms, carriages and golf
traps the American maker has agreed
upon a line which is bound to be copied
by the foreign manufacturer"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
"ARISTOCRATIG" NO. 6.
Hoboken Pupils Crowd School
and the Commissioners
Get Angry.

Public School No. 6, which has always
been known as the "aristocratic school,"
of Hoboken is over crowded with pupils.
This condition caused spirited discus
sion among the Commissioners of Public
Instruction at their meeting last night.
Until recently it had always been the
rule in Hoboken for pupils to attend the
school of the district in which they re-
sided Exceptions were allowed in the
observance of this rule, however, and
these resulted in the congestion of No. g.
Transfers have been refused none of the
children showing a preference for that
school with the result that the classes
in the school now have all the way from
forty to sixty pupils each. But one
teacher is allowed for each. class.
Commissioner Doley protested against
these wholesale transfers last night IF
this thing keeps on we'n have to be form
ing classes in the cellar of the building, -
many of the classes have fewer than
twenty pupils. Here the class rosters
average fifty and the teachers have alto
gether too much work If the children
were made to attend their own district
school this condition would not obtain.
The idea that a better class of pupils at
tend No than the other schools is fool
ish and nonsensical. The same instruc-
tion is given in all the schools and the
preference shown for No. should be dis
couraged in the children"
A resolution was offered to leave the
matter in the hands of City Superinten-
dent Demarest for adjustment. Commits
sioner Dooley opposed the resolution on
the ground that it left too much in the
hands of the City Superintendent and was
not a positive remedy for the evil. The
resolution was passed Notwithstanding his
protest Mr.. Demarest making lengthy
address and declaring that he always
thought Mr.. Dooley credited the City
Superintendent with more common sense
than his objection to this restitution would
indicate he did"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
TYPEWRITER THIEF CAUGHT.
Reilly Stole s11O Machine from
Harvey's Office.

The law office of c. B. Harvey in the
Weldon Building was entered on Novem-
Der 8 and a new typewriter valued at $110
was stolen. The theft was mysterious
one, and the police were much wrought up
over the case. Detective McNally of Po-
lice Headquarters was assigned to the
case and he succeeded in landing the thief
yesterday in Brooklyn. The man is John
Reilly. He is known by a number of
aliases and as many addresses
At first it was supposed that the theft
was committed early in the morning but
this was proven false by McNally. He did
very clever work. The capture is consid-
cred by police authorities to be exception
ally good.
Reilly is a thief who has added his pic
tures to rogue galleries in various cities,
but 1t was supposed that at the time his
job was done he was working in the
West. When McNally caused his arrest in
Brooklyn the man was arraigned in a po-
lice court and held to await extradition to
the State. The evidence against him is
conclusive.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
HARRISON CHURCH OPENED
Impressive Services Were Held
Sunday.

The Church of the Holy Cross, Harri-
son, was reopened Sunday with i'm
pressive ceremonies. A large number of
men had been employed in decorating and
frescoing the interior of the church for
several months past.
The services began shortly after 10
A. M, when Bishop Wigger in his pom
tifical robes, preceded by number of
altar boys, Father O'Connor and Father
O'Neill, the chancellor of the diocese,
marched from the sacristy to the front of
the church. where the bishop blessed the
stone carvings over each of the three
church doors.
After blessing the carvings the process
sion marched down the centre aisle of
the church to the altar, where are the
statue of st. Anthony, the gift of Mrs.
Cornelius Owens of Second street, East
Newark, and the statue and painting
which Father O'Connor purchased in Eu-
rope recently. solemn high mass fol-
lowed the ceremony of blessing the
statues, the celebrant of the mass being
the Rev. H. G. Coyne; deacon, the Rev.
E. O'Malley; sub-deacon, the Rev. William
F. Grady of st. Patrick's Cathedral, New
ark. The Rev. M. ]. Welch, of Northamp-
ton, Mass, former assistant to Father
OConnor was master of ceremonies
Haydn Mass, No. 8, was sung by the
choir, which was assisted by full or
chestra, led by Professor voss, of New
ark, and a harp and organ accompani-
ment
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
Father Vanentine, of the Passionist Or
der of st. Michaers Monastery at West
Hoboken.
At 7:S0 P. M. solemn vespers was sung,
the celebrant being the Rev. Mr.. j. WEIGH,
deacon. the Rev. H G. Coyne; sub-deacon,
the Rev. Edward O'Malley. The Rev
James F. Mooney, of st. Cecilias Church,
Kearny, preached the sermon. During
both services the electric lights were
turned on in the church making pretty
sight.
All who were at the 1890 o'clock mass
Sunday were presented with a small
cross, which had been blessed by Pope
Leo XIII, and brought to this country by
Father O'Connor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
Mr. eRIeGS TO PRACTICE in N v.
Intention to Open Law Office In
New York and. Washington.

Personal friends of Attorney General
John w. Griggs in his home city of Pater-
son are authority for the statement that
Mr.. Griggs, upon his retirement from
President McKinleys Cabinet, will open
law office in New York city, following the
example of ex-speaker Reed and ex-Seere-
tary Carlisle 1t is said that he Will also
have an office in Washington, and will
make speciality Of practice in the United
States Supreme and Circuit Courts
It was intimated today that Mr.. Griggs
has had hattering offers from several
noted New York law firms, and is cons
sidering the question of entering an es-
tablished partnership. bit Is inclined
rather to form q new law arm, Of which
he Will be the head.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
BOTH WIN AND LOSE.
Justice Gummere's Opinion on the
Damage Suit Against the p. r. r.


Supreme Court Justice Gummere has
rendered decision in the interesting case
of Leopold Kriwinski VS.. the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company.
The injury to the plaintiff was received
on Greene street just south of Pearl
street The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany were sauatters on that part of the
street They laid railroad track di-
rectly across the street. Greene street
end at the railroad property, SO that the
part of Greene street on which the plain
tiff stood was surrounded on three sides
by the railroad property making
cul de sac at this portion Of Greene street.
The railroad placed their cars directly
across Green street. The only way that
the plaintiff could legally go out of Greene
street was by going in another direction,
which way was blocked by the cars of the
railroad company SO that the plaintiGc
was hemmed in on Green street.
The plaintiff had, it is claimed, an un-
doubted legal right to be on that portion
of Greene street, and to have the street
open for exit at all times, and notwith-
standing that the railroad company were
squatters, and Illegally blocked the
street. and left no opening whereby foot
passengers could go out the Court holds
that the railroad company is not liable
for the injury done to the plaintiff under
these circumstances.
The opinion holds that the railroad conf
pany is a trespasser. and vet decides that
it is exempt from liability to the person,
in this case a boy of thirteen years, who
is rightfully on the public street, and
who would not have been injured had not
the railroad company removed the car and
jerked him off the platform.
Mr.. Joseph Anderson represented the
plaintiff and Mr.. Jas. 3. vredenbergh the
company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20

DIED.

McKENNA.-On Sunday. November Is,
1900, after a short illness, Thomas r.,
beloved husband of Mary McKenna.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
the John E. Kennedy Association. are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. u Sussex
place, on Wednesday, November q, at $3.50
A. NJ. sharp; thence to St. Peters r. c.
Church, where a solemn mass of requiem
will be offered for the happy repose of his
soul.
HUNT.-on Monday, November 49, 1900.
Harry R. Hunt, Jr., aged Is years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, No. IS Pearsall avenue on We'd
nesday. November q, at p. M.
DOWDELL.-On Sunday, November Is,
1900 Margaret NJ, daughter of Ann
and the late Christopher Dowdell,
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. go Newark
avenue, on "Wednesday, November II, at
$50 A. NJ; thence to St. Mary's Church,
where a requiem mass will be offered for
the happy repose of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
FEDERATION OF CHURCHES.
Mass Meeting to Be Held at DR..
Herrss Church Tonipht.

A meeting of the Federation of
churches, formed by FIVE clergymen of the
heights about three weeks ago, as told
in the News will be held this evening
in the First Presbyterian Church, Emory
street, at eight O'Clock.
The meeting itself will be open to the
public who will listen to an address on
the meaning and methods of Federation,
by Rev. Dr.. Sanford. Of New York After
the general meeting, the pastors and dele-
gates from the different churches will as
semble to elect officers and an Executive
Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
BOXES BROUGHT HIGH PRICES.
Robert Davis, Association Theatre
Party ON November 25.

Boxes for the theatre party Of the
Robert Davis Association, on November
2s, were sold last night in the rooms of
the club on Mercer street and brought un-
usually high prices. Mr., Davis himself
was the auctioneer. The purchasers
were Congressman Allan L. McDermott,
SIS, Mr., Robert Davis. sA5; Mr. w. G.
Heppenheimer. $50; Senator-elect Robert
S. Hudspeth, s45; Colonel Robert G. Smith,
$3.50; w. II. Peckham, SIG; C. P. Smith,
S25; John P. Feeney, SIG.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
An Old and wsll Tried Remedy

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup 10.
children teerhing should a.ways ne used
Tor children white reetning. II softens the
gums. allays the pain. cures wind colo
aud Is the best remedy Tor diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
couRT APPEALS.

The Justice Court appeals not already
disposed of will be called for trial before
Judge Blair in the Court Of Common
Pleas on Tuesday. November 27
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, fNov. 20. 1sOo-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at P. NJ, on
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-20

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
Two Railroad Passes.

When its limited express trains We're
put Oh some years ago, the Lake Shore
Railway company decided to charge
extra for the privilege of riding on
them, and John Newell. who was pres
ident of the system at that time, gave
orders that passes, half rate tickets.
etc., should not be honored on the eli
ers." 1t was not intended. Of course,
that the complimentaries issued to high
officials of other roads should be void
on the fast trains. but through an over
sight a yearly pass was sent to D. W.
Caldwell, president Of the Nickel Plate.
which bore on it's face the words:
Not sood on Lake Shore limited
trains
A few days after Mr.. Caldwell's pass
had been issued Mr. Newell received
an annual pass on the Nickel Plate
with the following Endorsements:
Not good on passenger trains
Messrs. Newell and Caldwell remain
ed consistent enemies until the former
G:ed and was succeeded by the latter
as president Of the Lake Shore.-Chi-
caso Times Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
A Composite Name.

Zone of the differences between the
east and the northwest" said Puget
sounder, lis the names Of places, and
the Skikomishes. the Snohomishes. the
Snoqualmies, the Wahkiakums and the
lot Of them give man funny feelings.
and when he rurs across Bucoda, on
the Northern Pacific railroad in Pierce
county, Wash. he doesn't know wheth-
er it is Chinook or Siwash or what
But it is none of them-like kenova, in
West Virginia. which is near the juno
ton Of Kentucky. Ohio and Virginia.
or Delmar. where Delaware and Mary
land come together
"Bucoda is q composite name. and
it's story is simple enough. When the
Northern Pacific came in, 4 town
sprang up. and it must have name.
There were Indian names in plenty,
but something more novel was wanted,
so Messrs Buckley, Coulter and Davis.
all n p officials. put their heads to.
cether first and their names later. and
the name Bu-co-da was evolved. With
an etymology very apparent to any one
who is at all Informed in Technology.
Bucoda it has remained, and it is not
half bad as names go in the Puget
sound coun1ry."-New York Sun.