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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
ST. PETERS DEBATE.
Commercial Trust Discussed by the
StudeutS

The warm weather had little effect upon
the attendance at the annual prize debate
of the students of st. Peters College, that
took place last evening at st. Peters Hall
on York street. A prize of SIS was do
mated. by Conception Council Knights of
Columbus. The judges decision will be
made known at the commencement exer-
cises of the college. The subject Re
solved, That commercial trusts should be
abolished was handled by the young de-
baters in excellent style, and the judges
win have difficult task picking the win
ner. The audience took keen interest
in the debate and was generous with its
applause.
An orchestra under the direction of
Professor ]. B. Ferry furnished excellent
music. Mr.. George E. Cutley, 1860 made
the opening address of welcome. Richard
L. Behan, 1900, was first affirmative; John
j. O'Regan, 1902, first negatives; John P.
Egan, 1900, second Affirmative, and Daniel
j. Griffin, 1900, second negative. The
judges were:-The Rev. Charles A. Smith.
the Rev. David W. Hearn, s. j., and Mr..
John t. Treacy, LIB
A reception followed. The committee in
charge was:-Claudio E. McNenney, VIM
A. GiIlen Francis A. Herman, William
Sullivan, Leo S. Sullivan, Edward A.
Glennon and John kiernan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
TROUBLE OVER PET DOC.


While endeavoring to protect his pet
dog from the cruelty of two Italians
father and son, John Masterson, of No
45S Third street, placed his own life in
danger and was even threatened with
death from a 32-calibre revolver held and
aimed by an enraged man. The Italians
are Nicholas Bernardo, forty years DID,
and his sixteen year old son, Denote, of
No. 562 Third street. They were arraigned
in the First Criminal Court this morning.
and the father was fined $40 and costs by
Justice IIoos. The son was discharged
with reprimand.
Masterson in his complaint alleged that
yesterday evening at 730 o'clock, he was
sitting at his front window awaiting the
preparation of his dinner. His pet dog, a
pretty fox terrier, was on the front porch.
Bernardo and his son came along and the
latter saw the inoffensive dog. He picked
up stone and threw it at the dog.
Masterson demonstrated with the two
men on the sidewalk, and they merely
laughed at him and yelled at the dog with
the intention of frightening it. Masterson
walked owed to the porch and put the dog
in the house. He then went on his truck,
which was in the street, to arrange some
rupees dliu oldilhCtS. iiC IoCi ilieli dOo
walked down Third street looking back
frequently.
Masterson left the truck with a coil of
rope. His intention was to go into the
house The elder Bernardo saw Master
son get off the truck with the rope, and
thinking Masterson was about to follow
him turned and walked back. When he
neared Masterson he drew revolver from
his pocket and said, Masterson alleges
.'You dare to touch me and I'll kill you.
With this Bernardo levelled the revolver
at Mastersons head.
Masterson's thirteen year old son saw
the action and ran through the street
screaming. A half block away he saw
Patrolman O'Connor of the First precinct,
to whom he told of his fathers position,
and the threat of the Italian. O'Connor
hurried toward the scene of the trouble.
The Bernardos saw him and started to
rum The officer chased them two blocks
and caught them. The father while rum
ming from the officer passed the loaded
revolver to the boy and told him to run
for his life The boy wass caught, how
ever, and both were taken to the station
house. The revolver was found in the
boys pocket when he was searched.
The prisoners had no defense to make
in court this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
A DUMMY REvERGED.
Kopinski's Unhandsome Treatment
of Ono Rewarded.

Joseph Kopinski, seventeen years old, of
No. Provost street, was arraigned be-
fore Police Justice Hoos in the First Grim
inal Court and held for further examina-
ton on charge of larceny preferred by
Joseph Fernstein, a clother, of No. $40
Henderson street.
Kopinsld was accused of stealing from
the front of the store yesterday morn
ing. He got away without being caught
then. He made the mistake of returning
yesterday afternoon. This time he was
struck with the swell appearance of
dummy clothes figure in front of the
store AS the small boy says he began
wishing He was so carried away with
admiration of the defenseless and mani
mate figure that he became jealous and
stripped the figure of its handsome
clothes. He was preparing to leave when
Mr.. Fernstein saw him and gave him over
to a policeman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
l. 0. o. r. MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Chairman Marsh Isenhart of the COM
mittee which is arranging for the memoir
ial services of the State order of I. o. O.
F., Announces that the Heading Methodist
Church on Montgomery has been secured
for June 10. The State encampment will
be held together with the subordinate
lodges All of the State officers will be
present in full uniform and will occupy
seats on the platform. The church will
be handsomely decorated for the occa-
sion The Rev S. T. Jackson, the State
chaplain, will deliver the only address of
the evening. This will be on Odd Fellow
ship. The church choir will render spec
ial music.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
FATHER cARRoLL'S RECEPTION.

The societies of ST. Patrick's parish
have done nothing further in their ar
rangements for the reception to the Rev.
l. C. M Carroll, who is to return this
week with Bishop Wigger from his
European tour. A smoker will probably
be arranged when the pastor gives his
consent to this form of a reception. He
will doubtless relate the story of his trav-
els to the young people.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
AGAINST MR. RlKER.

AT the afternoon session of the Court of
Chancery yesterday, Vice Chancellor Pit
ney decided the Atlantic Transportation
Company matter, an account of the hear
ing of which, held at the morning session,
was printed in yesterdays Jersey City
News The Vice Chancellor decided to
allow Mr.. Chanler Riker to file his OBJ
iections to the accounting of the receiver.
but refused to prevent the receiver, Cir
cult Court Judge Swayzee of Newark,
from disposing of THE assets of the COM
pany.
The receiver says he had Ian oppor-
t,,nity to dispose of the property at an
advantage to the creditors and stcckhold-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
ST. BoNIFACE'S MAY PARTY.

st. Bonifaces R. C. Church, Jersey ave-
nue. and First street. held a successful
May party yesterday afternoon and even
ing, The large enclosed yard directly in
the rear of the church, presented a fine
sight in the evening, being Illuminated
with fancy Chinese lanterns. There were
booths where all kinds of fancy goods and
sweets could be purchased and they did
a good deal of business.
In the afternoon the children of the
school paraded through the streets in the
vicinity of the church and thence to the
yard, where they indulged in all sorts of
games The festival was given for the
benefit of the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION.

The record of circulation of books for
home reading for the week ending May H.,
1900, was as follows:-General works, 116;
philosophy, "a; religion, 35; sociology, 102;
philology, Is; natural science, go; useful
arts, rs; fine arts. 6S; literature 21S; fiction,
s,79S; juvenile fiction, 1865; history, 142;
biography, 154; travels, 145. Totals, 6,S53.
Of this number there were delivered
through the delivery stations, 3,71
Number of borrowers registered during
the week, 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
FUNDS FOR H0BoKEN LIBRARY.

The Hoboken Public Library is badly
in need Of repairs which cannot be con-
tracted for because the fund set aside
for such purposes is depleted. The trus-
ties at their meeting last evening decid-
ed to so before the Tax Commissioners
Thursday evening and urge a special APP
preparation to carry on the work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
COLUMBIA PARKS FLAG.

The Columbia Park Flag and Pole Com
mittee will meet at Armbruster's Hotel,
Greenville Schuetzen Bark, Friday even
ing, to make final arrangements for the
flag raising exercises to be held Decora-
tion Day 1t is expected that the pole will
be placed in position some time next week.
The flag is now on exhibition at Green
vile Schuetzen Park.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
RIVERSIDE MINSTREL SHOW.

The Riverside Club of Hobolen enter
tanned its friends last evening with min
strel performance and vaudeville show.
The talent was all professional. Dancing
followed the entertainment. The COM
mittee of arrangements comprised Walter
Wfedemann. Chairman; w. Robbins, v.
Meyer, NJ. Speier, G. Lederer. c. Crosby,
G. Lederer, c. Crosby and B. MeGovern.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May Is, 19Oa.-Foreeast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. NJ. Wednesday. For New York City
and vicinity:-Fair. followed by thunder
storms and cooler tonight or Wednesday,;
fresh to brisk westerly winds.
Hartnest's Therm . N esrioaI Report Z
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
Might Have Known It.

An austere looking lady walked into
furrier's the other day and said to the
salesman:
II would like muff.
What fur?" $.
To keep my hands warm, you idioti''
exclaimed the lady.-B Buffala Commercial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
MATTERS OF FACT

--srores. factories and Institutions can now
get their supplies as good as any N. Z. house
at D. e. Cleary & Co.'S wholesale grocery
can serve them. Complete stock. low prices.
stores Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
TONIGHTS EVENTS

Graham's Blackville Society Company,
at the Bon Ton Theatre
Meeting. U. s. Grant Republican Asso-
citation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
An Old and Well TriedRemeay.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teerhing sfonld always pc used
for children wIife teetnlng. II soffens the
gums, alIays the pain. cures wind colic
ard is the best remedy tor diarrhoea-
twenty-five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15

Delays are dangerous. Those who have
poor, weak, Impure blood should take Hood $
sarsaparilla at once. Il never disapponts
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
CIRCUIT COURT CASES.

Wednesday, May 1S. 1906
Circuit Court cases-Nos. 279. 1S4. 2SS3, 2S1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-05-15
DUE on the 1st DAY of MAY

1900, and the same will be payable to the
Registrar, at the office of the Water De-
partment, Room 1s. City Hall, Jersey City
n. J.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
MIR. Watts Munificence

Through the beneficence of
Mr.. Geo w. Watts, the million.
aire cigarette manufactures of
Durham, N. c., Union Theolog-
ical Seminary will soon have a
handsome chapel in which to
hold regular religious services.
Mr.. Watts is one of the most
liberal men in the Southern
Presbyterian Church. Through
his generosity the administra-
ton building of the Seminary
was built. This handsome struc.
ture, which is the largest and
most costly ON the Seminary
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
The Maine Musical Festival.

The following excerpts from
criticisms in the various East.
ern papers of the Maine Musical
Festival will be read with in~
terest by those concerned in
musical matters whether pro-
fessionally or in a business way.
Referring to the playing of
Mr.. Richard Burmeister, the
"Bangor (Maine), Daily Com
mercial" says:
"But over and above the sing
of the violins, and the some-
times thunder of brasses and
drums. came the great tone of
the magnificent pianos; a choir
of melodies in itself, under a
touch so wonderfully delicate,
so marvelously vigorous, that
the audience was numb in its
delight. 1t was a musical ex-
perience of a lifetime,-to sit
there and watch and hear that
great man play"
"The Music Trades" New
York;, October IA. 1899, discuss.
ing the playing of Burmeister
and the response of the piano
says:
at establishes the right of
the Everett Piano Company to
claim a place among the FEW
illustrious makers of the highest
class"
"The Bangor Daily News
(Maine), October 9, 1899, says:
"The tumultuous wave If a2.
plause which greeted Mr.. Bur-
meister at the close showed that
the music lovers Of Bangor en-
joyed and appreciated this great
master of the piano"
1.-THE Musical Courier Trade
Extra" New York;, October IA
1899, "There is not any question
whatever that an artist of th,
calibre of Mr.. Burmeister could
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
Durham's Churches and Hospital

Durham's Churches and Hospital
All shades Of religious thought find
here free expression, and every person Is
at perfect liberty to worship In the way
that seems TO them right. The city con-
tains numerous churches, some Of them
Of extensive proportions and elegant
architecture. The doors Of our churches
are open to strangers, and one can always
be sure Of hearing interesting and profit~
able discourses from every pulpit; the
erudition and ability Of our ministers
being generally recognized. The reIi.
gious education Of the young 10 likewise
carefully looked after, aud the system Of
teaching and the methods used 10 bring
home Bible truths In our sunday schools
are the most thorough aud efficient that
can be adopted. Church people are among
our most active workers where missions
If charity are required, and are foremost
In Supporting ur benevolent Institutions
No city Is more cOnsidefste Of lie poor
and unfortunate citizens tban Durham.
The Watts Hospital, that noble monu.
ment 10 the benevoltnce Of that noble
Christian gentleman, VIZ Geo. ". Watts,
BY whose libefaIIty II was erected, is In
the hands Of . board Of trustees, and lie
management IL earnest aud effective.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16

do no justice 20 himself with
any but a high grade artistic
piano. This instrument which
Mr.. Burmeister used in the
Maine Festival - an Everett
Grand-hes been referred to In
these columns. Here is another
addition TO the celebrated and
great American grand instru-
ments.
The Portland Daily Press"
(Maine), October 8, 1s99,-"Mr.
Burmeister's playing is of suuch
an order that the Portland adj
mirers of the long haired Polish
artist are now divided in their
allegiance to him as the worlds
greatest pianaist. Mr.. Bur-
meister used an Everett Piano,
a magnificent instrument Of
great beauty Of t. ne. which
gave him every opportunity for
the display of his wonderful
art"
Bangor Daily News" (Maine),
October z, 1899:
1.-THE instrument used by Mr..
Burmeiester is an Everett Grand,
and is full, resonant, yet vel
vety melodious tones caDtivated
every ear"
"Musical Age" New York;,
October ~, 1899:
"Mr. Burmeister enjoyed the
great advantage Of playing up.
on the Everett Grand, an instru.
ment Of marvellous qualities -
the musicians ideal in tone and
touch and with responsiveness
to every mood, and with those
attributes well calculated TO in
spire the best work Of a per-
former"
"Music Trade Review" New
York;, October Ia, 1899:
1.-THE success Of Mr.. Burmeis.
ter and the Everett Piano cam
not be surprising to any one
who has heard this artist ex~
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
anime the medium he chose for

anime the medium he chose for
his Interpretation
"Bangor News" (Maine), says:
"Burmeister stands third
among the pianists of the world
today"
Readers of THE RECORDER will
be pleased to learn that our fell
low townsman, Mr.. w. R MUIR.
ray, Piano and Organ Dealer, is
the sole representative at Dur
ham and in other North Caro-
lima territory for the celebrated
piano mentioned in the foregos
ing excerpts, In addition to this
famous piano, Mr.. Murray carries
constantly in stock a number of
other of pianos, among which it
may not be out of place to men,
ton specially, the great favorite
among the middle class instru-
ments, the Harvard Buyers of
pianos and organs in Durham
and its outlying country will
consult their best interests in
going to Mr.. Murray for goods
in this line. A great many well
satisfied purchasers throughout
North Carolina attest the relia-
bility of Mr.. Murray and his
famous brands of pianos and
lorpans
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
TOBACCO.
Prices and Purchasers of the
Weed.

The following from the DsnyiIle, Va,
Tobacco Journal Of October oath, paper
devoted to the tobacco interest generally
''iH all It's branches" and the Danville
tobacco market in particular, throws light
on a subject which IL Of much interest TO
North Carolinians, 10 tobacco growers,
and TO the development Of truth and
justice. The Journal says:
ut has been heralded around that the
difference in the prices Of tobacco today
and wbs, they were eight or ten years
ago, 10 directly due 10 the formation Of
the American Tobacco Company, and
that that company now fGes prices on all
the markets.
Can this thing be truet
According to recent statistics gathered
by q contemporary journal It Was shown
thu, shout 24O.OOO.OOO pounds Of tobacco
were sold on the warehouse floors 10
Virginia aud North Carolina, to say moth.
Ing Of South Carolina, which sold about
2O.OOO,OOO pounds, making an aggregate
Of shout 10000, 900 pounds sold on the
warehouse aoOrs Of the three States. OF
this amour, the American Tobacco Com.
pany purchased about 3j.OO0,OOO pounds,
or lees than one seventh Of the amount
sold. Nov bow can any 6rm or corpora.
ton dictate prices Of = raw article when
that coLcern purchases only one seventh
Of the amount s0ids
As regards this market, DsnVille, Va.
II is the largest bright loose leaf tobacco
market la the world, the annual sales Of
which amount to jO.OOO,OOO pounds, and
Il really the market by which prices on
other markets are guAged. On this mar.
ket the American Tobacco Company buys
on Ghe warehouse floors less than one
ninth Of the total sales, with several
independent firms each buying fully as
much 81 the American.
II is nonsense TO talk Of 9 firm buying
only one seventh Of q crop debating the
price Of that crop.
II IL more reasonable 10 suppose that
the decline 10 tobacco, like cotton and
other farm products, 10 resultant from 9
mote rapid increase 10 production than
10 consumption"
We wore aware Of the approximate
amount sold 10 the three States, a. The
Post has II late published such informs.
tioB from the markets, and called atten-
lion 10 the fspid aud enormous increase
10 production, the production extending
10 Bsw territory, etc, but We before had
no idea Of the relative amount required
and purchased by the American TObaCc0
Company. This information given by
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Prom the dust and gloom of basement
room,
Mid rollers and wheels and bands,
Where the pressmsn watches his busy |
loom
With inky face and hands,
Each SILVER and jar felt wide and far
Over the busy earth;
From the dust and gloom of this noisy
Flashes spirit bright.
Der the mountain and lea, DER lard and
sea,
WingiDg its arrowy flight
Der land and sea, DER mountain and lea,
A motley burden it bears;
Freedom for slaves and bonds for the
free,
Bright hopes aud sickening fears.
Many an eye as it comes looks bright
That will dim when its tale is told;
Hearts beating high as its wings flash by
Grow suddenly still and cold;
The blushing cheek fond secret speak
AS it whispered loved ones name,
Or the smouldring fire of hate and ire
Burst forth in consuming flame.
Down the busy street, trod by hurrying
feet,
1t speeds on lightning wings,
And few too busy to stop and greet
The tidings that it brings;
At the brokers' board ii utters word
That pales their cheek with fright;
Whispers freedom nigh, and the exile's
eye
With sudden joy is bright.
By the dungeon dresr it fingers TO hear
The captive patriots grosn,
Then blows blast that shakes with fear
rhe despot on his throne.
Ger her babes soft sleep the young wife
keeps
Her watch at evening gray,
In the glowing embers tracing the face
Of the dear one far away,
Where the wild waves dash with thun>
dering crash
Upon the frozen shore,
Where the dying prayer and the shrek
of despair
Are drowned by the tempest's roar.
Sadly and slow does the Spirit go
The young wife's home to seek,
And the scslding tears from widow:
eyes,
Fall on an orphans cheek.
Ger mountain and lea, DER land and ses
1t speeds with arrowy flight,
And the earth is famed by its fresbening
wing,
And glows In its spreading light;
The owls and the bats with startled cry
Whirl of to their caverns dresr;
Ignorance flies with sverted eyes.
And Tyranny covers in fear;
The clanking chain Is burst in twain,
And myriad voices bless
The generous heart and mighty arm
OF the Spirit of the Press.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16

grounds, represents an expendi>
ture of about $4,000, all of
which was a gift of Mr. Watts.
The building was named after
him, and is more Familiarity
known as Watts Hall.-Rich-
mond Letter.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16

Durham County, In the increase Of
aggregate value Of real aud personal
property, leads I'll counties In the state,
showing IN increase for I7g7 over 1893
Of t2.Is3.jj7. The total value Of per.
sonal aud real property In this county 10
assessed for 1899 81 tgg32ggI.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16
The Renowned Charles M. Stief Piano.

Charles
The eIceen reliability and
front musical world This establishment justly regarded
and finest equipped plant the whole They
up Paro Concert Granda And not be forgotten
be- stIen' Piano
Harrisburg Pas Washington,
Norfolk and Durham, N c.
They caby represented here BY Msr Ramsey Bro
ali desired information concerning them.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-16

The consumption Of leaf tobacco by
the American Tobacco Company is full
$1,000, 900 pounds per year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
college Athletics

CHICAGO, June 1.-Collepa .+.,.
numbers are arriving in the CITY for
ie western intercollegiate Atb,a.io
eet winch will be held at Ravensvood
)morrow. va
Among the teams who are here ord
iii take part in the contests ara Nah
aska' Yankton Is. d.. Knox. Mime
TIA, Wisconsin, California. Michisan
and Notre Dame.
Inc men will continue to arrive TO-
lay, and before night every college in
he West which will be represented will
nave teams in the city. At meeting
OF the graduate committee of the Vest
ern Intercollegiate Athletic Associa-
ton last night the final arrangements
Tor the meet tomorrow We're completed
Inc Ravenswood field is now in such
condition that within an hour after a
heavy rain it should be in fit condition
for contests
Albert Plaw. the hammer thrower of
the University of California track team
gave an exhibition of his prowess on
Marshal field yesterday, which surpris-
Cd the rev students who were present
Paw has just come back from the
east, where he defeated the best COL
lege men in hurling the sixteen-pound
weight. His record of over 154 feet,
made in the Intercollegiate games,
STANDS as the best college record in the
world. But he distanced that mark
Yesterday by tossing the lead 10 feet
me throw was not accurately meas
ured and will not stand as a record
but it shows what may be expected of
this wonderful athlete when he gets in
TO competition tomorrow at Ravens
wood