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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
CABLE CLUBS SHOW.
Minstrels Entertain Large Number
of People.

The popular Cable Club scored another
triumph last night. It's members gave a
minstrel show, just to vary the monotony
of receptions. There are quite number
of talented young men in the clubs mem
bership, and the club seldom has to go
outside to secure talent for its numerous
entertainments. The mere announcement
that an entertainment is to be held under
the clubs auspices is sufficient to crowd
its roomy gymnasium hall, which is
equipped with good stage.
Holden's orchestra furnished the music
The end men -Tambos-Richard
Buckley and Frank D. Lane; bones, John
E. Fields and Richard Young. All four
are favorite fun-makers and well known
through the Horsesoe section. Mr.. Will
lam Carey was intelocutor. Original
jokes and gags were sprung with the
rapidity of a rapid firing gun.
The soloists were Messrs. John Shields,
James McCabe, Charles McCune, M. F.
Corcoran, Peter Kennedy John Kehoe,
Richard Connell and Raymond Moore.
The Aetna Quartette also sang selections.
Both luderous and sentimental songs
were rendered by the soloists.
This part of the entertainment was fol-
lowed by a tableau by Miss Nettie
Hawkes.. Then came Nip and TUCK .
in fancy exhibition of buck and wing
dancing. Joseph Collins and James Nc
Cabe gave very amusing sketch entitled
the Stage Struck Darkey,' and Joseph
Norton and Con Crowley, trick, novel and
eccentric cake walkers, gave novelty ex-
hibition of cake walking and dancing.
One of the principal features of the pro-
granme was the production of funny
negro absurdity, written by the popular
comedian, Mr.. Frank D. Lane entitled
"Rebecac at the Well The cast was as
follows: Silas Magny, Richard Lane;
Ebenezer, Frank D. Lane; Rebecca, NJ F,
Corcoran; Mandy, Little Helen Dorgan.
Mr.. John Fields, comedian, told lot of
funny dialect stories and the entertain
ment concluded with another sketch writ
ten by Frank D. Lane, entitled Creole
and Coon,' in which Mr.. Lane and Miss
Maggie Hart appeared to the delight of
the audience.
The Aetna Quartette, which contributed
much to the enjoyment of the audience, is
composed of J. R. Neill, first tenor; S. H.
Wilson, second tenor; T. B. Pinchart,
/ first bass, and T. B. Smedes, second bass.
Dancing followed the entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
TO WELCOME CHURCHILL
Large Delegation From Jersey City
VIII Attend Waldorf Lecture.

A large party of society people from
this city has planned to attend the re-
ception to be rendered Winston Spencer
Churchill, in the Waldorf-Astoria tomor-
row evening, in honor of his American
tour, under Major James B. Pond.
Mr.. Samuel l.. Clemens mark Twain)
will preside, and give the address of well
come, after which Mr.. Churchill will give
his first lecture in America on ''The War
as / Saw It," with the story of his cap
ture thrown in.
Among those who will make up the
Jersey City party are:-Major and Mrs.
James B. Pond, Mrs Glass, Miss Glass,
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Stevens, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Case, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
z. Niese, Mr. and Mrs. James Robottom,
Rev. and Mrs. Cornelius Brett, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Calvin Stimets, Hon. and
Mrs. Flavel McGee, Miss Julia MCGEE.
Hon. Flavel MCGEE, Rev. Cornelius
Brett and Mr.. Charles Calvin Stimets are
on the reception committee to welcome
Mr.. Churchill
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
FIRE IN GREENvILLE.
Youngsters Returned to Find
Their Home in Flames.

A fire occurred in Greenville yesterday
afternoon which threatened to consume
two houses, but was confined to one. The
home of John Barney at No. 10 Linden
Court, was badly burned. The rear of the
house was gutted and the fire threatened
to spread to the home of Commissioner
Edward Barr, who resides next door. The
firemen did some very good work in con-
fining the fire to one house, and in finally
putting it out. The buildings were both
frame
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney were both in New
York at the time of the fire. Their two
children were home, one a boy of seven
teen, the other girl of thirteen. The boy
went out to play and left the girl in the
house alone.
After she had been alone some time she
heard some noises which frightened her
and she went to look for her brother.
When they returned the house was full of
smoke. They ran out yelling for help, and
Arthur Hayes, who happened to be pass
ing, gave the alarm from the nearest call
box.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but is
believed to have been a defective f1ue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
JoRDAR'S UNIQUE CARD.
Former BARRIERS Novel Way Of Pro.
claiming His New Business.

Every one who has lived in the old Ber-
gen section during the last decade or two
knows "Cap" Jordan who for many years
commanded the dandy Wilson Guards,
who when on parade caused the heart of
every dusky maiden on the Heights to pail
pitate with more than admiration. The
captain by profession is an artist-a ton
serial artist-and for many years swabbed
sturdy chins with lather and scraped them
with keen razors in parlor on Monticello
avenue. Recently he has dropped out of
view of the patrons of the parlor afore-
said and some curiosity to know where
he was and what he was doing has been
expressed.
The other day one of the denizens of the
the Heights, who once tried to raise a
beard under the captains tutelage, met
him on the street near the ferry.
What are you doing now, captain?s'
asked the man who wanted a beard, after
the usual salutations had been exchanged
Use in a new bizness, sah," replied the
Captain producing a card with much the
same flourish he used to salute the re-
viewing officer when on parade, take a
keard, sah.''
The former patron took the pasteboard
and almost had fit. It was a curio. On
one side it read: "To avoid disappoint-
mentment white your order ON this card.''
On the reverse was: Edward J. Jordan.
Furnishing Undertaken and Livery"
you'll hev to 'scuse me. sab, said the
captain, Else in a hurry to see mon wots
very sick, sah,'' and he disappeared into
the ferryhouSe
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
wAsHBURN-


AT At meeting Of the managers of the Provi-
gent institution for Savings of Jersey Citv
neid at the banking house on the 10th day OF
december. 1900, action was taken In relation
70 the death OF Mr.. Richard c. Washburn
iaIe vice President Of said Institution. as fol-
Resolved. That this Board learns with deen
sorrow OF the death of their fellow member
Flcnard G. Washburn, Vice President Of this
nfy its respect to his memory
Mr.. Washburn was born at North Castle
7th, 1881. About 1858 he Commenced business
in Jersey City. dealing in brick and building
material, which he continued until his DEATH
he was we'll known in our business circles
and as years passed on became useful in the
larger fields of politics and banking. In 1873
and 1874 he represented Hudson County in the
House of Assembly. In 1876 he was appointed
on the Board of Public Works and served one
term. He was a Director Of the Hudson Conn
ty National Bank for about twenty-one wears
and for the last eleven years its President
He was member of the Board sof Nansea-s
of the Provident Institution for Savings for
sixteen years: from 1880 TO 1887 and again from
1881 to the time Of his decease He was elected
held that office until his DEATH
This Board found him an associate who added
great weight and good sense to its discussions
and who brought to his duties as Manager ana
Bank Director wide business experience,
faithful attendance on the Boards Of which he
was a member, sound judgment as to credits
and prudent and conservative elements OF char
acter.
He was painstaking legislator. always pres
ent at his post, and vigilant for the interests
of his city. county and adopted State: and in
the Board Of Public Works his practical knowl-
edge of construction and material made him
very useful in the interests OF the city.
As citizen and neighbor he did much to-
wards the building up of the city; he was
universally respected and esteemed and it may
be truly said that his wide circle OF acqnaint-
ances can all be numbered his friends. IN
private life he was good friend genial
companion and an affectionate husband and
father; and we extend TO his family our pro-
found sympathy in their great bereavement
When such man IS taken away the whole
community has cause FOR sorrow, and particu-
lary the depositors OF this Institution whose
interests he guarded so we'll.
Resolved That these resolutions be published
in the daily papers of Jersey City and that
copy thereof, suitably engrossed, be sent to his
widow.
EDMUND W. KINGsLAND.
President.
Secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
The COST OF INSPECTION
Clerk Bouton Advises the
Issuance of Short Term
Bonds.

Another important matter was brought
to the notice of the Street and Water
Commissioners today by Clerk G. t.
Bouton. 1t was in reference to inspection
bills for new water works. The letter
read explains itself and is as follows:-
Jersey City, December II, 1900.
ITO the Honorable the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners.
"Gentlemen-Bills for the inspection of
the new water works are now being pre-
sented in increased number and volume,
giving promise of aggregate charges
against water account of a considerable
amount. This matter has been heretofore
gone over with the Board of Finance and
a tacit agreement arrived at that new
water works matters should gtand for
themselves. l would suggest that positive
action be now taken with a view to Sc
curing legislative action for the issuance
of short term inspection bonds in amount
not to exceed one per cent. of contract
figures and that a conference be had with
the Board of Finance in order that some
such result may be brought about.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE I. BOUTON,
Supervising Clerk, etc."
This matter will at once be brought to
the attention of the Finance Board and a
conference arranged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11


purpose of gambling policy playing the
pictures, and the infraction of laws for
the observance of the Christian Sabbath
have been properly dealt with and in
dictments found with the result that there
have been few repetitions of such offenses
since our last session. The Court relies
upon your vigilance to maintain this sit
uatian. The gradual encroachment Of Of
lenses of this character is most insidious
and demands constant watchfulness In
the main we must rely upon the veal
police authorities but they need and
should receive the support of the Grand
Jury There has been an attempt to re-
commence policy playing and the Prose-
cutor will lay before you the evidence
that has been furnished to him. If a
prin1a facie case is made a prompt in
dictment will discourage those wishing
but hestating to break the law.
It is matter of common knowledge that
many disorderiy houses in the city of New
York have recently been closed by the
public authorities. 1t is rumored that
their proprietors propose to transfer their
operations to our county. They must not
be permitted to find lodgment here, and
know that you will supplement the eff
forts of the local police to prevent their
doing so. Or if in any section there
should be a failure of municipal duty you
will investigate and act for yourselves as
you will be advised will be most eff
cacious.
My attention has just been called to
the killing of man last Sunday night.
The circumstances surrounding the kill
ing are not before the Court and you will
investigate the case"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
QUEER JERSEY CITY.
Anything You Lack Can BE Had
Here If You Have the Money.

Jersey City in many respects is a Won
derful place. 1t is said of London that
you can buy in it anything from a pin to
a kingdom; but for variety and oddity
of wants to be supplied or desires to be
gratifed Jersey City is far ahead. Do
you doubt it? Take walk through some
of the office buildings downtown and you
will be convinced.
Cecil Rhodes and England spent millions
of sovereigns and thousands of lives, pre-
cipitated the Boer war, involving count
less blood and treasure. to establish a
government in South Africa. All this
could have been saved by stepping into
the First National Bank and there they
could have obtained the services of the
"Rhodesian Manufacturing Company"
Queen Victoria has always been ac-
counted a successful arranger of mar
riages, not only in her own but in other
royal families. Jersey City can do all
that, for in the same bank building is the
Royal Match Company
Take the Weldon Building next and OBJ
serve the curious industries there. Kan
garoos are not found in America and are
not much in demand as pets, but should
article apply TO "The Kangaroo Manu-
featuring Co." Should you be troubled
with all the ills flesh is heir to, you find
in that place ''The Curative Co.." ready to
fix you up. There's a concern there
which is particular in announcing that it
makes yeast only at noon; another
which promises to purchase anything; a
third which will make khaki, and a
fourth declares it runs the Santa Cruz
Falls. Just think of that ye milk punch
devotees.
Step across the street to the Davidson
Building and there you will find COM
pany organized to cure seaeickness, and
another to perpetuate the inventions of
Sir Richard Arkwright Go lower down
the street to the Fuller Building and an
other remarkable concern appears.
Imagine a business house establishing
nurseries in the desert, yet the "Oasis
Nursery Coz promises to do all that.
Should you be in a devlish frame of mind
there's the "Cavanaugh Wrecking CO..
ready for business
A queer one of these queer corporations
is that called the Church Machinery
Co.," but whether it pertains to the
physical or the spiritual part of the
church, and which church the deponent
on the corporation board sayeth not. So
on, the list is voluminous and curious,
and after the tour the stranger within
Jersey City's gates remarked
81 am convinced now that New Jersey s
outside of the Union, because you couldn't t
match this strange department store any
where in America"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
NO PAY,NO WATER
Clerk Bouton Writes to the
Board of Works About
Buildings Now IN
assessed.
LEGAL REMEDY TO BE SOUGHT
Stringent Measures Against
Delinquents Bring in
$1,752. IS in One
Day.
LEGAL REMEDY TO BE SOUGHT
Day.

Mr.. George T. Bouton, clerk of the
Street and Water Board, is losing no time
since additional burdens have been placed
ON him. He has turned his attention TO
the water receipts and especially an effort
to place the financial end of the depart
ment on a sound basis. To that end he
this afternoon made the following sug-
gestion to the Commissioners at their
meeting:-
Jersey City, December II, 1860.
''To the Board of Street and Water Com
mIsSlonerS.
"Gentlemen-It has for many years, in
fact since the establishment OF the water
department, been a source OF grievance
to those officials charged with ats care
and maintenance that the financial officers
of the city made no allowance to water
account for the water used Tor nre ana
other pubic purposes. During the time
that water was being pumped from the
PaSsaic the ratio of income TO expense
account was such that the department
otncials could af1ord to be QuieScent under
their enforced lberality.
Conditions are now radically cnanSeQ.
BY reason of the necessity for temporary
supply the water account is now put to
an additional expense of almost one
thousand dollars per day, and column
is gradually growing on the wrong side
OF the ledger An effort IS now being
made TO re-establish the department on a
sound financial footing.
Arrears are being collected and econ
omies are being enforced; but it would
seem as if action should be taken towards
securing some recompense for what has
been heretofore gratuity. The Assessor
assures me that there are in the city OF
Jersey City and abutting on our mains
over ten thousand dwellings and other
buildings with which water is not con-
nected. No allowance being made this
department for the water used for fire
ana other public purposes, it is apparent
that these buildings escape payment OF
their just share of the cost of water so
used and while they may be assessed in
general tax for use of fire department,
they bear absolutely no share of the cost
of water used for ext sguishing fires, etc.
This should not so, and / would
suggest that the OPTION of the Corpora
ton Counsel be requested as to the power
of the Board to assess for such purposes
a fractional per cent, based on valuation.
Ii such power should be found not to
exist l would further suggest that the
same officer draft a bill legalizing such
charge and that the Legislature be ap-
pealed to.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE T. BOUTON,
IS Supervising Clerk, etc."
The Corporation Counsel will be so re-
quested to give his opinion.
MIR. Bouton reported that there were
received yesterday s1,752.25 of water rents
in arrear.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
MINKS WANT THEIR MONEY.

The Minkakwa Republican Club met last
night at the clubhouse, Ocean and Dam
forth avenues. AT the meeting Secretary
w. G. Dunn read a communication from
the Board of Education in regard to the
payment of the claim held by the Minks
The claim was for $3.50, but as the ap-
preparation for the rent of the building
was only s22.50 the Board sent check
for that amount. The Minks are going
to try and get the other five dollars due
them and will take the advice of counsel
in the matter The claim was for the rem
tai of Annex No. 20. 1t has been allowed
to run for about nine months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
BOTH ARE INDICATED.
But Damage Suit Is Decided So Both
Win and both Lose.

The celebrated RoSenberg-Carroll dam
age suit, which has been dragging through
the courts for over two years. has at
last been settled by Judge Blair, to the
satisfaction of both parties Who the vic
tor is it is hard to tell, but by the terms
of the Courts compromise decision, each
feels that her honor has been vindicated.
The basis of the suit was the alleged
assault upon Mrs. Max Rosenberg by her
landlady, Mrs. Ann Carroll. The former
kept a green grocery in Hoboken and in
order to impress her contempt for her
tenant as forcibly as possible, Mrs. Car
roll threw squashes and divers other
vegetables and fruits at Mrs. Rosen-
bergs head.
A jury in the Hoboken District Court
about two years ago, gave Mrs. Rosen-
berg verdict of 500 as a panacea for
the injuries she alleged having received
at the hands of Mrs. Carroll. Through
Lawyer John 1. Weller, the latter took
an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.
After numerous postponements the case
finally came to trial, burt seemingly the or
atoricai outbursts of counsel had mystified
| the jury, for disagreement resulted
A second trial a few months ago result
/ Gu III q fCi uiSt VI 9Ao 1OI V1IS. INOSGuUcTS.
| She and her counsel, Lawyer C. de Leon
| ard, were satisfied-to them the verdict
was a vindication and victory. Strange
| to say Mrs. Carroll and her counsel, Law
yer Weller, Regarded the verdict in the
| same light. The amount given by the dis
trict court jury had been quartered-to
/ their minds it was a substantial victory
| for their side.
But the end was not yet. Each side was
| satisfied that it had been vindicated but
| the matter of costs of courts was still to
! be settled. Lawyer Weller claimed that
as the judgment of the district court jury
had not been upheld his side was the vic
tor and the costs must be paid by Mrs.
| Rosenberg's counsel. Lawyer Leonard
did not care whether the verdict was for
one cent or s25, it was in favor of his
client and therefore he contended that
the appellant must pay the costs.
Judge Blair's decision upheld both con
| tentions in part. He held that the cost
of the District Court trial must be borne
i by Mrs Carroll, while the expenses at
tending the proceedings in the Common
Pleas Court should be paid by the ap-
pellee. OF course the costs will more than
wipe out the amount of Judgment OBJ
tanned by Mrs. Rosenberg, but she has
4 been vindicated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTION.
Colonel Fuller Elected President
and Speer. Vice President.

For the first time in the history of the
Hudson County Bar Association there
was contest for the presidency at the
annual meeting of the organization held
at the Court House at noon today
There were twenty-four members pres
ent when President James B. Vreden-
burgh called the meeting to order. Coun-
sellor Charles l.. Carrick nominated Dis
trict Court Judge Charles w. Parker OF
Jersey City for president, and Counsellor
William H. Speer, Jr., nominated Colonel
Charles w. Fuller of Bayonne. Ex-Presi-
dent Charles Hartshorne and Counsellor
Max Rosenberg were named as tellers
The vote resulted:-F'uller, 13; Parker, 10;
blank, l.
Assistant Prosecutor Marshall A. Van
Wrinkle nominated William H. Speer. Jr.
for vice president and Counsellor Rosen-
berg nominated Howard c. Griffith for
secretary. Both We're chosen without op-
position, and Counsellor Randolph Per
kins was reelected treasurer
Grand Jury Clerk James F. Clark was
proposed for membership by Prosecutor
Erwin and ex-President Hartshorne pre-
sfented the name of Lawyer Eugene w
Leake botn proposluonS were reIerreo
to the membership committee.
A resolution expressing the association's
appreciation of the appointment of Su-
preme Court Justice Collins to the Hud-
son Circuit was unanimously adopted
Counsellor Hartshorne presented reso-
luton, which was adopted, directing the
executive committee to inquire into the
system of examination of applicants fo1
admission to the bar in vogue in other
States with the view of elevating the
standard of the bar in this State. Mr.
Hartshorne said that some of the young
men who apply for examination for ad-
mission to the bar of New jersey would
not be able to pass a primary school ex-
animation.
On motion of Counselor Robert Carey
the president was directed to appoint 8
committee to arrange for the annual din.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
MAYOR RoOS COMPLAINS.
Thinks Sweepings Should Not Be
Left on the Streets.

Mayor Hoos sent today to the Street
and Water Board a communication re-
specting the cleaning of the streets. He
eaid that the Board of Finance had been
extremely liberal and he thought the re-
suits ought to be better than last year.
He complained that sweepings were left
in the cutters of many streets. These
should be removed at once.
In fairness to Contractor Henry Byrne
his men are working night and day and
it may happen that as his Honor walks
to and from the City Hall some sweep
ings may have been observed. Mr.. Byrne
said today that he is doing his best to
keep the streets clean. Inspector Boyle
is by no means idle. He, too, is busy
looking after the streets and the Commis-
sioners are satisfied that all things con-
cerned the street cleaning is satisfactory.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-11
ENGLISH AS SHE is SPOKE.

A little girl, who is a pupil of No. 15
School, asked her father last night to hear
her spelling lesson.
''Spell conclusion"
She spelled it correctly, but when asked
what it meant, she promptly replied:-
Something in the stomach
'Now," resumed her father, after a
Strengthening out of the last example.
.'tell me is a synonym the word you
have just spelled?"
"Oh,'' replied the small pupil, "that's
something in mammals spice box"
what does language mean?" was the
next question after the word was rightly
spelled.
when my teacher asks how to bound
New Jersey or tell about the oak tree,
that's language" came the reply. All of
which goes to prove the old rule about
giving small words and making the chill
dren understand their meaning.