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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
CLERKS ASSOCIATION BALL.

The United Clerks Association of Jer-
sey City Heights held its annual ball at
Pohlmann's last evening. The efforts Of
the committee in charge of the arrange
ments were amply rewarded. A large
number of Hudson City people attended
the affair, and assisted in making it a
gratifying success.
Henry Holling, Jr., was floor manager,
assisted by Ernest Dorbandt. The Floor
Committee consisted of G. Bertman. f.
Henke, HI. Castens. C. Alters and w.
Woltmann. H. Lippman was chairman
of the Reception Committee. His con-
freres were H. Epstin. H. Weinhardt, H.
Fischer and M. Staples. The members of
the committee that arranged the affair
were Henry Woltmann, Henry Fischer
Fred A. Henke.. Henry Holling, Jr., and
Haskell Epstin
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
SPARTA FIREBUGS AT LARGE.
Posse of Armed Men Could Not Find
Them In the Mountains.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.'l
SPARTA, Jan. IS, 1904 posse of fifty
armed men, having secured the noun
tains, near Sparta, since dusk last night
for the firebugs, who made an attempt
to burn the Sparta schoolhouse, returned
to Newton this morning without sue
cess.
The posse reported that they had had
an encounter with the firebugs and that
occasional shots were exchanged They
were unable to capture the men, who
were in the Sparta mountains, to which
access is very difficult.
Several attempts have been made re-
Gently to burn the sehoolhouse at Sparta,
and each time the attempt has been frus-
trated The incendiaries made another
attempt last night. They soaked some
woodwork with oil and before they had
time to set a match to it they were dis
covered and pursued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
Mayors Proclamation Call
ing for Vote on Supply
Question Ready
Today.
WILL FULLY INSTRUCT VOTERS
City Clerk Hurrying Prepara-
tions : Election Will Cost
About $4,000.

Mayor Hoos will this afternoon. nave ms
proclamation ready calling special elec-
tion on February 49, at which the people
will vote for or against the purchase OF
water supply of 80 million gallons at a
price of s., ,5s5, 900.
The proclamation will set forth fret the
act of 1895 which authorizes the Mayor to
call the election, and then will follow a
simple statement of what the city pro-
poses to do and brief account of the
plant to be purchased. His Honor VIII
make the issue SO plain that none can
afterwards say the city bought plg IN a
poke. The reason the Mayor mad for
placing the election so far off as February
Is was that the people might have the
fullest opportunity of digesting the propo-
sition to buy the plant.
This is matter of such Importance.
said the Mayor. that any haste in action
would be a grave error. Every. taxpayer
and citizen should understand what the
city desires to do, and understand it thor
eughly. 1t is a question which affects
everybody
Preparations for the elections are being
hurried along in the City Clerks Office.
The polling places are all selected and the
ballot boxes are being overhauled. The
last special election was in September,
1887, when the constitutional amendments
concerning anti-gambling, woman's suf-
frage, etc, were voted upon. That elec-
ton cost the city between 900 and $1,000.
This coming election will mean the same
figure and the Board of Finance viii
issue temporary loan bonds for that pur-
pose. The polls will be open according to
law from A. NJ. to P. M. and the re-
suit will be canvassed by the. County
Board of Eelection. Before, however,
that body arrives at its figures these will
be published in the News few hours
after the polls are closed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
THE DAVIS STAG.
Excellent Programme Enter
tanned a Large Audience
Last Night.

over four hundred members of the
Robert Davis Association assembled at
the clubhouse on Mercer street, last
evening, when a stag entertainment was
given. Every available seat in the as
sembly room was occupied at eight
o'clock and crowds of men stood up dur
ing the entire performance, which lasted
until nearly midnight. The Arrange
ment Committee knew its work and a
better variety entertainment has not been
seen at any of the prominent clubs in
a long time.
Miss Lydia Hall, in comic songs and
dances, opened the evenings pleasure.
Her songs were up-to-date and her dane
ing exceptionally fine. Harry Framm,
attired in the dress of a tramp, was first
class. His witty sayings made good
impression on the audience, and they ap-
plauded loudly. Miss Ethel Vance sang,
to the delight of all present. She has
a sweet voice and good control of it.
The comedian, William P. Davies, was
very amusing in his turn, and his act
and jokes were all new. Gertie Gibson,
an artist of high standing, is too well
known to vaudeyille-going people of this
city 10 neeu crltlclSiu. IL - HeeuiEss ~
say that she made great hit with the
audience. Mr.. John Moody, the expert
musical performer of this city, was en-
cored time and again. Miss Madge Frou
sang three solos admirably. Miss Nellie
Seymour, representing the Tough Girl
was clever in her act, and she created
lots of laughter Some very difficult
club swinging was given by Mr.. Richard
Thornhill. The performance concluded
with a piano solo by Mr.. William Nc
Kenna Mr. Rube Baker presided at the
piano during the entertainment.
The committee in charge was:-George
Donaldson, R. B. Fish, Sherman Bonham,
William King, M. J. Garry, Matthew
Rooney. John Lenahan, C. Smith, p. Nc
Govern, r. Curlew and James Mckee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
DEATH OF HENRY GRUBER.
knights OF Labor Pass Resolution
OF Regret.


AT a meeting recently held of Distric
Assembly No. 1877, Order of Knights o
Labor. the following resolution was in
troduced and ordered sent to the family
of Henry c. Gruber:-
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Grand
Master Workman of the Universe to
remove from the scene of his earthly
labors our esteemed and beloved Dis
trict Worthy Foreman, Henry Y.
Gruber; and
there should be placed upon record, in
some especially marked form, our deep
sense of the great loss we nave suS-
tanned, suitable tribute to the mem
ory of the departed as jealous CO.
worker in the noble and holy cause
of the elevation of the toiler, and
some, however feeble, expression OF
our regard for him as man, friend,
a companion and brother; therefore
be it
Resolved. BY District Assembly No.
1877. Order of Knights of Labor, that
in the death of Brother Henry Z.
Gruber there has been talen from US
a loyal and true Knight of Labor, one
who contributed largely to the growth
and development Of our order in Jer-
sey City and vicinity that led to the
eventual institution of our District
Assembly one who took an active part
in the councils and displayed a lively
interest in the work of the district
and was ever ready to extend and pro-
mote its power, and influence and adj
vance the welfare of it's members.
While we have been deprived. through
the dispensation of an all-wise Provi-
dence, of the bodily presence of our
beloved brother, his spirit will abide
with us: the example he has set snail
serve as an inspiration to further eff
forts on our part, so that his work
shall ever remain to speak for him
IN these days when others are con-
tinuing the work he assisted In be-
ginning; and be 1t further
Resolved, That copy of these-res-
olutions be forwapied to the family
of our deceased brother, and that the
charter of the District Assembly be
draped for the period of thirty days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18

DIED.

Geneyieve C., elder daughter Of Dr.
BENJAMIN and the late Frances %
Edge, aged q years. =.
Funeral from her late residence no; g
WAYNE street. on Friday 18th 4nst-s at ss,la
A. III: thence to St. Peters Church.
Kindly omit flowers.
TRAEGER-At Jersey City Height on
Wednesday. Jan. II, 1900, Anna Eaiza-
beth Traeger, widow -or liaMfe..css s
"A DAYS, after lingering Illness
: Relatives and friends, also members of
the Erste German Kranken Uhterstitzuug
Verein and Harmonic Frauen UnterstltE-
rng Verein are invited to attend the
funeral services on Friday, Jan. y, sae 3
P. M, from her late residence, NO. ~
Hessen (Germany) papers please copy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
BATTALION DRILL POSTPONED.
Company B to Do Calisthenios to
Music.

The drill of the Second Battalion Of the
Fourth Regiment has been changed frcm
January 81 to February !. Major Arthur
steele has requested Company B to per-
form the new calisthenic drill on Monday
night to music.
This drill was recently ordered by Col
onel Smith. This form of drill was prac-
ticed by the troops in the camps in the
Spanish-American War. Colonel smith
hopes to have his men drilled well IN this
branch of physical culture. The first
battalion drill will be held Monday might
and this will be followed by a reception
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
COLLISION ON NEW YORK CENTRAL
Freight and Empty Passenger Trains
Smashed..Brakem Hurt.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is, 1904 misplaced
switch on the New York Central and
Hudson River Railway, this morning,
caused a head on collision between a
freight trains and an empty passenger
train at Highbridge station Both trains
were badly smashed. James Maloney, a
brakeman of New York, was badly hurt
The debris from the collision piled up
on both the east and west bound tracks
and stopped traffic for some time at the
busiest hour of the day. At the time of
the collision there were many persons
waiting at the Highbridge station for the
passenger train. Had the accident oc-
cured a few moments later many of the
men and women waiting for the train
would doubtless have been injured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
GRIGGS ON THE TICKET
Efforts Still Being Made to
Nominate Him for
Vice. President.

Especial to 'The Jersey City News."1
WASHINGTON, Jan. IS. s00.-Aanona
the important topics discussed at tira
White House was the subject OF the Rer
publican nomination for the vice-Prest<
dency Senator Scott, of West v1rginfas
talked with the President on this matter
After leaving the White House the Sena'-
tor said that the President had professed
to have no choice In this connections Tbs
New Jersey Republicans in Washington are
discussing the very probable nominatfe OF
Attorney General Griggs for the Vice
Presidency. They say that had .1lr.- Ho-
bart lived he would undoubtedly have re-
ceived a denomination, thus giving 1t to
the State of New Jersey. The ring gang
claim that the Attorney General fully
measures up to the stature of the otlca
and is sufficiently well known; throughous
the country and popular to make him as
strong running mate to Mckinley as
any man who has bsen. mentioned for
the vice-Presidency.
William Jennings Bryan win reach this
city from the West on Friday. He VIII
be given a reception here by the Dis
trict Democrats. A committee. headed
by Mr.. Duling, editor of thes. Assayer,"
/.
Daily and Salmon, will meet Mr.. Bryan
on Friday The object of the delegatioH
is to make several dates with him for
speeches in New Jersey. In response TO
a. telegram sent yesterday TO Mr.. Bryan
by Representative Daily. and Mr.. Dulfng.
Colonel Bryan wired that he could make
speeches in Burlington and Camden an,
probably Trenton and Jersey City
will not speak on trusts in New Jersf
but the date of his speeches willy not
fixed until he reaches WashIngA9n .
least There is already here New 4QrAN.
Pennsylvania and Maryland delegation Hf
Democrats waiting to meet Mr.. Bry
to make arrangements for speec1eS Z
him in those States Senator Daniels OF
Virginia; Senator Butler, of North & f0-
lima. and George Fred Williams OF
Massachusetts, are also here to rel eiva
Colonel Bryan and to bring him into
their States at the earliest possible DAY.
Colonel Bryan ds reported to be IN tne
best of health and spirits, and there as
not a Democrat in Congress- tor or
against him, who will not say thai ne
will be the next Democratic nominee Tor
the Presidency. ~
REPRESENTATIVE Gardner, Of New Jersey
has ANNOUNCED that the following speak
ers are on his list to eulog1ze m lf1a
House next Friday week the Iate. VIC y
President Hobart:-Messrs. Gardner or
New Jersey; Stewart, of New jersey
Payne of New York; Richardsons OF
Tennessee and Lands, of Indiana q rms
entire Jersey delegation, except Mr.s f12#-
ell will speak on this occasion: fice
President Hobart was personally very
popular in Congress, and in order 70 az
ford opportunity for his great num9sf oA
friends in the House to say sometnnBs
the speeches will be short.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
No Resemblance.

1t costs nothing to be ordinarily polite,
even under adverse circumstances, and it
generally pays. A passenger in a Sleep
ing car, who was tired and sleepy and
wanted to go to bed, called out to a
man who had just entered the coach
and was hurrying through it:-
Say, isn't it about time to have these
berths made up?'
what do you take me for?1 angrily
replied the other a ,,, stopping a'as ana coming
ductor, sir?''
NO. slowly rejoined the tired passen-
ger, looking up at him wearily You do
not beg your pardon. My observation
is that sleeping car conductor is all
ways a gentleman Youths Companion.
Hard 10 Mouth.
ssI hear you're making lots Of money 3
My dear fellow, lead a regular hand to
are yon doing? 'Practicing dentistry ~
Catholic Standard Times
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
Z MAY NEGLEcTS HIS FAMILY.

Martin May, Of Washington and Nor
ris streets, was arrested this morning on
complaint of his wife, who charged him
with being a disorderly person. Mrs.
May alleged that her husband is a hard
drinker and neglects his family. Mrs.
May said sne was married to her hus-
band twenty-one years ago, in Ireland.
The couple came to this country eight
years ago and left six children with Mrs
Mays mother Since they have been in
this country three children have been
born
Justice Nevin, after giving May Sc
we're lecture, put him under bonds to keep
the peace. The Court also compelled
May to take the pledge for six months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
BOYS BEAT MESSENGER.

Ten year old James Mahoney, of No.
594 Henderson street,sis one Of crowd of
boys that hang out at the corner of
Provost and Ninth streets. For the past
two or three days the crowd has taken
considerable delight in beating eleven
year old Alexander Deven, of No. I'll
Ninth street, messenger boy employed
by Hugo Henry, of No. 211 Provost street.
Deven was badly beaten last night
Mahoney, who is the leader of the
crowd, was arrested. He refused to dis
close the names of his companions He
was held for further examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE CLUB.

The Greenville Republican League Club
met last night at it's rooms, Danforth ave-
nue. near the Boulevard. William Van
Buslrirk, who recently resigned from the
U. S. Grant Association, was elected a
member. A proposition for membership
was also received. Van Buskirk was at
one time an adherent of William Burns,
of the Grant Club but lately they have
not been OH good terms. The club was
hardly large enough to hold both men,
and Van Buskirk decided to leave. He
was given cordial Welcomes by the
League Club.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
WAGONS HAD NO NAMES

Patrolman De Clark, of the Seventh
street station, arrested James Siak, an
italian, of No. $50 Grove street, for driv-
ing a truck through the streets without a
name on it. Justice Nevin fined the pris-
oner $40.
Jacob Borenstein, of NO. 132 Clinton
street, New York, and Frederick Breakow
of No. Clark place, were arrested by
Patroman Buckbee. of the same precinct,
charged with similar offense. The men
drove single wagons and were fined $5 re-
spectively. The fines were paid
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
DANIEL SMITH MADE FIREMAN.
Several Applications Received BY
the Commissioners.

Besides the reading of the annual re-
ports at the Fire Board session last even
ing very little business was transacted.
Daniel Smith, a member of the Robert
Davis Association and the Eighth Ward
Democratic Club, was appointed fire.
man. to fill the vacancy recently made
by the death of Fireman Henry A. Er-
Ter.
Seven alarms were received in the last
week, of which six were telegraph. Ap,
pljcations for appointments were received
from William Dunn and William Jobson.
The Board adjourned until Wednesday
evening, January "a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
JURY APPROVED NuFER'S NERVE.
Awarded Father More Than H
Asked In First Suit.

A suit Of Adrian Nufer against his son
Albert Nufer, was tried in the Circuit
Court, yesterday. The plaintiff was en-
gagged in the embroidery manufacturing
business and had a factory in Hague
street until 1896 when he sold out to his
son for $3.50. Albert failed to make the
payments agreed upon and his father
sued him. The defendant putin counter
claim for more than the amount OF MS
fathers claim.
mettle and he raised the ante to double
the amount of ! his original claim. The
Jury apparently admired his nerve Tor
they awarded him 81, 1893.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
SMALL POINT TO SETTLE.s
Question of alidity of Tfao-
ton Company's Lease
Remains.

President E. F. C. Young of the North
Jersey Street Railway Company was seen
this afternoon in relation to the decision
of Judge Gray, and he said
This means that we have won on the
main point. All that remains now is the
contention as to the validity of the lease.
The argument on this minor point will
take place soon and the result will be SO,
the lawyers say, that the lease will as
suredly be upheld.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
cAsTELLANE STORY UNTRUE.
fBy Gable to The Associated Press. !

TBy Cable to The Associated Press
PARIS, Jan. IS, 1S99.-The Marquis de
Castellane, father of Count Boni de Cas-
tellane denies most emphatically the
story that Count BoM has failed to meet
his obligations due to Bourse transactions,
for the simple reason, he adds, that his
son has never taken part in the alleged
speculations.
The Marquis explains that the fact that
Count Boni and his wife are on their way
to America has been taken advantage of
and furnished the opportunity for false
rumorS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
MRS. HEUMAH DEAD.

Josephine Neunan, wife of Henry. Neu-
man, Of No. 54 Boraem avenue, died in
Christ Hospital last night. Her death was
due to peritonitis.
she was born on Jersey City Heights
and had spent her life there. Her hus-
band and one daughter survive her The
funeral will take PLACE from Mr. Neu-
mans home at fsvo clock Sunday after
xiii Cemetery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
IN DELIRIuM THREATENED WIFE.
Saloon Keeper Hynes Was Taken to
the Hospital Today.

Saloonkeeper Hynes, of Tonnele avenue,
was taken to the City Hospital. early this
morning suffering with erysipelas He
shas been troubled severely with the mall
ady for over month.
About two o'clock this morning he be-
came delirious. He smashed furniture
and threatened to kill his wife and two
children They escaped and called at
the Emergency Hospital, the only open
house near by
Policeman Colohan arrested Hynes, but
he was sent to the City Hospital on the
order of DR.. Henry
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
THOMAS MCDOWELL DEAD.

Especial to ''The Jersey City News."l
! NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. IS. 1900
Thomas Mcdowell, aged SO, well known
resident OF South River near New .Bruns-
wick, died at his home today He was the
first Mayor of Sacramento City. He was
United States Consul at Melbourne under
Abraham Lincoln.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
ROLAND REED SITTING UP.

NEW YORK, Jan. IS, 1soO.-Rorand
Reed, the actor, who is Ill in St. Lukes
Hospital, is improving somewhat, though
not rapidly. He is now able to sit up in
bed for a short time during the day,
though it will be some time before he
can leave the bed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
ERNEST HEIDELBERG Hu RT..

Ernest Heidelberg fifty-six years old
of No. SS Central avenue, while crossing
that thoroughfare in the neighborhood Of
Zabriskie street, last evening, fell heavily
on the roadway and received an ugly cut
on his forehead. He was taken to his
home in q patrol wagon in an almost
condition.
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lqSIu GepuoW pIsq 90 IIIM HIP uoIIeaeq
10 Isqmsm sq.L s9IdRlS IN puB I7qosIH
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
ARLINGroN CEmRTRRx

was. the first Landscape Lawn Cemeteryrs ~
the state. Lot owners have no expense foE
care OF grounds. for fencing. II you 1eeo
a cemetery lot (apd every family needs enels
ness. its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment soffice in Jersey City zss Wesnings
ton street, over Provident Savings Bank &sis
phone No. Sn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
FRUIT JAR FACTORY BURNED.

Especial TO 1.-THE Jersey City News.',1
NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. Is. 19OO.-Fire
today at the Consolidated Fruit Jar Com
panys factory here caused about $50, 900
damage. The. damage was slight to near
by buildings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
SHAFT FOR E1RuRIA.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. IS, 1soo-The
Cunard Company is shipping to the United
States a shaft for the steamer Etruria,
which will be fitted with It at New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
TONIGHTS EVENTS.

Chauncey Olcott in the Romance of
Athlone" at the Academy of Music.
American Burlesquers at the Bon Ton
Theatre.
Meeting, Wanser Republican Club.
Evergreen sociable, St. Lucy's Catholic
Club, St. Lucy's Hall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18

the Eleventh Ward elected John E. Nc
Arthur, Chairman; Morris Heiney, Vice
Chairman; William Astheimer. Recording
Secretary; John Koeplinger, Correspond
ing Secretary Archibald Macarthur,
Treasurer; William Bellfield, Sergeant-at-
Arms
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
BEAT WIFE WITH STRAP.

Otto schlichting, of No. sS Long street,
was before Police Justice Potts in the
Second Criminal Court. this morning,
charged with beating his wife, Anna, with
a strap The case was laid over until
January 30.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
An old and Well Tried Remedy.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething should always be used
for children while teething. 1t softens the
gums, allays the pain. cures wind collie
ard IS the best remedy for diarrhoea
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
EVERGREEN socIABLE TONIGHT.

An evergreen sociable will be held under
the auspices of st. Lucy's Catholic Club
at St. Lucy's Hall this evening. Music
will be- furnished by the Columbia band,
composed of members of the club
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The annual invitation ball of the Calu-
met Club will take place at HenKePs Ca
sino, near the Palisade avenue elevated
station of the North Hudson County
Railway Company, on Monday, Feb
ruary IT.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
JAMES MATTHEW'S DEAD.

James Matthews, fftythree years old,
Of No. SO Coles street, died at his home
at half past one o'clock yesterday after
noon without medical attendance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
PRISONER SENT TO HOSPITAL.

Albert Thistleton, prisoner at the
Oakland avenue police station, was taken
i'll in his cell yesterday afternoon and
was sent to the City Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18
Kaiser Won the Sixth.

The Ward Association of the Sixth
Ward organized last evening at the La
fayette Republican Battery on Pacific
avenue John C. Kaiser was elected
chairman for second term. A short
resolution was passed, thanking the Coun-
ty Committee for re-electing its chair
man, Edward Woolley.