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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
LIBRARY MOVING DAY.
Work Of Transferring Books
to the New Building to
Begin Tomorrow.

Tomorrow the work Of moving tho
books from the old Free Library to the
new building on Jersey avenue will be be-
gun. In three days it is hoped all of
them will be on the shelves of the new
structure.
Under the direction of the trustees, the
contractor moving the books has provided
a number of boxes, each exactly the size
of the modern standard library shelf. The
books are taken from the shelves, placed
in the boxes and these again loaded into
vans. About sixty to one hundred boxes
will be a van load. There will be three
vans used.
The regular employees will superintend
the putting of the books into the boxes,
and the contractors men will carry out
the boxes to the vans At the new build
ing employees of the Library will place
the books on the shelves. which are all
ready docketed and labelled, SO that the
cataloguing system of the Library can be
carried on without break.
The future location of the books in the
new stack room have been already de-
termined. They will be taken in on the
floor by the elevators approximate to the
level where they ultimately rest.
During this removal the delivery wagon
of the Library will be used to transport
new books not yet catalogued. unclassified
gifts. newspaper files, unbound papers,
documents and the various things which
gather in a building of that sort and
which papers do not come under the act
ual list.
With the completion of the moving the
catalogue system, so far as classified
books are concerned, will be in instan-
taneous order.
The employees will go carefully over the
system so that no mistake will be made
when the Library opens.
Before the building is opened, pro forma,
it will be opened to the public for in
spection. This, however, won't be done
until the moving is finished, so that the
crowds visiting may not interfere with the
work
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
WRECK ON ERIE.
Twenty Hurt In Head-on
Crash Near Frank
lin.
FIREMEN MAY DIE
Crowded Trains Crash and
Frightened Passengers Are
Gut With Flying Glass.

Special to s'The Jersey City News.'')
NEWARK, Dec. 26, 19OO-One man Is
fatally injured and at least a score OF
others are seriously hurt as a result Of
two crowded passenger trains crashing
together in a head-on collision at Frank
lin late last night. The accident occurred
on the Newark and Paterson branch OF
the Erie Railroad. Franklin is a small
station, half way between here and Pater-
son. Signal set "AII cuear."
The road is a single track one. The
west bound train, instead of taking the
siding as it should, remained on the main
track and was run into by the east bound
train which arrived three minutes later.
The signal "all clear was set and the
engineer of the east bound train kept on
until the headlight of the locomotive
as he rounded the curve.
He whistled for down brakes and
clackened the speed of his train. but too
late. The two locomotives crashed into
each other and were demolished.
The passenger coaches were thrown
from the tracks and filed with flying glass
as result of the shock.
The passengers became panic stricken,
and there were shrieks from the women
and shouts from the men. Many Of the
women tainted. There was a wild rush
for the doors.
The engineer and fireman Of the east
bound train and the engineer of the west
bound train jumped and escaped serious
injury.
The fireman of the west bound train did
not, and was caught in the wreck Of the
locomotive and badly crushed. 1t is said
that he will die.
All the passengers were more or less
shaken up. Those in the forward ears Of
both trains suffered most seriously. More
than score were cut by splintered glass
and wood and by being hurled violently
to the oor of the coaches.
The Baptist Boy Brigade Band OF New
| York, was on the west-bound train. 1t
was on its way to Paterson. The instru-
ments were badly battered up, but all the
boys escaped injury.
There were no doctors obtainable to
care for the injured and the company
made no effort to obtain any. Cabs were
telephoned for and those of the injured
who live in this city were taken away by
friends.
The road was completely blocked and
the wrecking train did not arrive until
about 2 o'clock
Meantime many of the injured and other
passengers took the trolley cars to this
city and then proceeded over other roads
| to their destination.
Others remained at Frankling until 8
o'clock this morning. when they got a
train for Jersey City.
| Those on the train for Paterson did not
get away until even later.
| The west bound train was In charge Of
David Mack, engineer. and Powers, fires
man.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
CHECKER CLUB ELECTION.

The annual election of officers of the
New York Checker Club, No. S47 East
Ninth street, took place Saturday, when
the following officers were elected for
1sO1:-President, A. Schaefer, M. D.; Vice
President A. B. King Treasurer, A. J..
De Freest; Secretary, c. M. Potterdon;
Board of Directors, w. T. Call, Louis
Straus, Thomas Laheney, George Stew
art.
The club proposes to usher in the TWEEN
tieth century with tournament for the
championship of Greater New York, open
to all bona fide residents. Entries must
be made to the Board of Directors and
will be received up to p. NJ, January s.,
1901. Four prizes are offered, s25, SIS, $40
and S.. The club has also opened a
branch club room at No. 2 West Broad
way, New York City, where Harry Freed
man, the young Scotch expert, will be
found in attendance at any time between
IL A M and p NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY
All Hudson County Had
a Merry Time
Yesterday.
TURKEY DINNERS FOR ALL
Poor and Friendless Were
Given Cause to Remember
the Last of the Century.

Christmas Day was, observed by old and
young, rich and poor, throughout HUDSON
county. Inmates of institutions and Sex
in hospitals were given good dinners and
suitable Christmas gifts. The salvation
Army provided dinners for the poor and
the Newman Mission fed all who came:
Special services were held at all the
Bergen, Greenville and Lafayette churches
yesterday. The pastors preached appro-
pirate sermons on the birth of Christ.
The patients at the City Hospital were
well taken care of yesterday by Warden
Osborne. Deicacies of all sorts We're pro-
vided, turkey being abundantly served.
There were many visitors. These brought
numerous presents for the inmates.
The usual Christmas dinner was served
yesterday at the Home for Aged Women
at Bergen and Fairmount avenues.
The children in the home on Glenwood
avenue were made happy yesterday.
Presents were distributed from the big
tree and programme was arranged for
the little ones.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
AT THE COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.

Christmas Day was appropriately cele-
brated at the differents county institu-
tions. At the Aims house a handsome
tree had been placed in the schoolroom and
interesting exercises by the children of
the Institutions was followed by distri-
button of candy and gifts
The prisoners at the institutions
were allowed the use of the corridors all
day long and impromptu entertainments
with mouth harmonica musical accom-
paniments were the feature.
At the asylum the patents passed a
pleasant day. DR.. King personally look
ed after the enjoyment OF all. Trees were
placed in the Different wards and those
who could appreciate the occasion were
given every opportunity to DO so.
The prisoners at the county jail, as or
poultry dinner at the expense of Sheriff
Ruempler and the corridors resounded
with merriment all day long.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
CITY NEWS NOTES

Kate Mankey, forty years old, of No.
30 Grand street, fell from the stoop of the
house, No. 272 second street, Monday
night, and broke her left leg at the ankle.
She was taken to ST. Franciss Hospital.
Ralph Hermans, seven years old, of No.
212 Seventh street, while standing in front
of No. 220 Seventh street had his right
eye severely injured Monda9Hby flying
piece of an exploded torpedo hich some
boys had placed on the track of the Erie
street trolley line.
Fire box No. 451 was pulled for fire in
the three story frame building, No. ], ,1S9
Summit avenue, on Monday evening at
7:35 o'clock 1t was caused by the explos-
ion of kerosene lamp The house is oc-
cupied by Ernest Casselle and family.
James Regan sixty-five years old, of No.
22S Twelfth street, fell down a flight OF
stairs and injured his left shoulder Nom
day afternoon. He was taken to ST.
Franciss Hospital.
Patrick Machin, of No S35 Newark ave-
nue. ell from the Pennsylvania Railroad
emban lcn,ent at Rasir sad ayeaue sand Tre-
mont street YESTERDAY d sternGof and
broke rip HE was ken home: "
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
PATERSoN'S LAST CHANCE.
She Will Lose Locomotive Works
Unless They Buy took in New Co.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l
PATTERSON, Dec. 26, 1sOO.-C. Katz
Brothers. the brewers, who are trying to
keep the Rogers Locomotive Works here,
have issued statement to the citizens
ealing upon them for the last time to sub
scribe toward the capital stock OF the new
company. The option on the plant ex-
pires today.
If there is a generous response to the
call Katz Brothers viii have the option
extended. If the citizens do not respond
the option viii be allowed to lapse. The
subscriptions received amount to s100.COO.
One numbered thousand dollars more must
be raised
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
vREDEnBUReH, WALL, VAN WINKlE

The official announcement is made to-
day of the formation Of the new law
firm of vredenburgh, Wall & Van Wrinkle
in this manner
'The law firm of vredenburgh & Gar
retson having been dissolved by the APP
pointment of-Judge Garretsen as MEM
Der of the Supreme Court of New Jersey,
the undersigned beg to announce that
they have formed a partnership for the
general practice of the law. under the
firm name of Vredenburgh, Wall & Van
Wrinkle, to take effect January first, nine
teen hundred and one, with offices at
No. 1 Exchange place, Jersey City, New
Jersey-James B. Vredenburgh, Albert c.
Wall, Marshall Van Wrinkle, Robert S.
Grsen."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
BURNED AT BON FIRE
Three Year Old Boy Caught
Fire But Father Appear
ed on Time.

Louis Cutpano, the three-year-old son
of Joseph Cutpano of No. 314 Warren
street, was badly burned about the body
and face this morning shorty before II
O'Clock while playing about bonfire in
the rear yard of that house. The childs
father saw his clothes burning and rush
ed to his assistance. The father succeed
ed after hard battle in extingusshing
the flames, but not without severely burn
ing his hands. Both father and sen were
removed to st. Francis's Hospital, Where
they are be ngs treated. The child is m st
severely injured, but there is hope for it's
rAc0yqrv
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
FREE REFORMED CHURCH

The children Of the Free Reformed
Church on Grand street held their Christ
mas entertainment last night The Rev.
II. c. Cussler, pastor of the church, i'm
personated Santa Claus and distributed
innumerable gifts to the young people
The Rev. Cussler gave the infants dolls
and candy and the elders gifts of more
substantial character
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26

Illustrated with stereopticon views and
explained to the inmates by Dr.. Mary j..
Dunlay. medical director of the institu-
tion.
The yule-log also burned brightly at
the State Home for Old and INDECENT
Soldiers and Their Wives. Colonel Jar
Wis Wanser, the popular commandant of
the home. gave a bountiful turkey din
ner to the inmates, and in the evening
the old warriors and their faithful help
meets were regaled by a Photographic
entertainment under the direction of A..
j. Washburn, civil war veteran of Vine
land.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
RUNAWAY COUPLE LOCATED.
Edw. Markens and Wife at Hotel
Bristol Passing Honeymoon.

Registered at the Hotel Bristol, Fifth
avenue and Forty-second street, New
York, are Edward w. Markens and his
BRIDE who was Miss Cora Kaiser, of
Newark, until Sunday, when she took
French leave of her parents and was
married by Justice Poppick of her city
Following her ceremony the young peo-
pie went to New York. They have made
no overtures to their respective parents
for forgiveness of their matrimonial
prank.
Miss Kaiser is the daughter of Abram
Kaiser wealthy yeast manufacturer,
living at No. 20 Wickliffe street, Newark
Her parents had no objection to her mar
riage except her youth. Mr.. Markens is
the son of a wealthy broker on the Cot
ton Exchange. His home in New York
was at Eleventh. avenue and One Hundred
and Twenty-seventh street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
MORE THAN $500 RAISED.

Father Carroll and the parishioners of
st. Patrick's Catholic Church are happy
over the results of the Christmas collec
ton. The pastor asked for $500, to aid
him in his parish work and also to main
tain the good standing of the church.
The money was raised and more, too.
How much more has not yet been asoer-
tained. The pastor will make the an
nouncement next Sunday morning. The
funds come in particularly handy at pres
ent, as the pastor contemplates building
in the Snring
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
WILSON JACKSON.

Robert Wilson and M SIS Eliza jackson,
a colored couple, were married at the
residence of the BRIDES parents, No. 26
Court alley, Hoboken, on Christmas eve.
Justice of the Peace George Seymour
performed the ceremony. The bride was
resplendent in a gown of white satin She
carried pink roses. Two little pickanin-
nies attended her. The groom is a porter
on the New York Central.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
GUSTAV 10TH ASSOCIATION

The Gustav 10th Association, of which
Alderman 10th of the Twelfth ward is
the popular standard bearer met recent
ly and discussed arrangements for the
associations annual ball, which will take
place at Central Hall on eve of Wash
ingtons birthday. Both the theatre and
the upper hall have been secured There
will be twenty pieces of muse and cal
cium light effects will be a feature. The
souvenirs will be in the form of PLAQUES
and cream dishes. The holder of the
lucky ticket of admission will receive a
handsome gold watch
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
DROPPED DEAD AT MASS

Especial to ''The Jersey City News.'D
NEWARK, Dec. 26 190O.-At the Christ
mas mass yesterday morning in St.
Mary's Church here. while the priest was
intoning the solemn service, Mrs. Bar
bara Kunz. a widow, of No. 1861 Fif-
teenth avenue, rose from her seat with a
cry of pain and fell to the floor uncon-
scious. Several persons in the audience
ran to her assistance, but when they
reached her she was dead Mrs. Kunz
was II years old and leaves a family.
Heart disease was the cause of DEATH
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DELAYED.

The Greenville Turn Verein will hold a
Christmas festival on Monday evening,
December 81, at Turn Hall, Danforth ave-
nue., near Ocean avenue. A gymnastic
exhibition will be given by the older mem
bers and also the children. Dancing will
follow the exhibition. The Turner'S have
worked hard in the gymnasium for the
past season and they expect to show some
very fine work on the various apparatus.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
IS HOTTER lNNocEnT2
IF So Prosecutor Erwin Will See
That Justice Ks Done.

The case of John Hotter, of Weehawken,
who was sentenced to two years in State
Prison for the alleged robbery of wire be-
longing to the United Electric Light Com
pany in Highwood Park, is being closely
investigated by the Prosecutors detec-
tives.
Prosecutor Erwin believes, as ''The
News" stated on Monday, that an inno-
cent man has been punished for the sins
of others, and is determined that repara-
tion shall be made as early as possible.
Every phase of the case will be thorough
ly investigated and the indications now
are that by New Years Day Hotter will
rejoin his family
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
FATHER HEARESSY'S CRAVE.
People of ST. Patrick Adorn 1t
With Christmas Greens.

The grave of the Rev. Patrick Hen
Messy, of ST. Patricks Catholic Church on
the Heights. was appropriately adorned
yesterday morning with wreath of
Christmas greens and cross The grave
is located in the church yard directly in
front of the big church.
1t is the intention of the Rev. L. c. NJ.
Carroll to erect tablet to the memory
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
ST. TRlNlTATIS'S CELEBRATION
Sunday School Children Given All
Sorts OF Toys,

st. Trinitatis Evangelical Lutheran
Sunday-school held its annual Christmas
entertainment and festival last night. The
entertainment was enjoyed by an audi
ence that crowded the church to the
doors. Choruses, duets and solos, recita-
tions and tableaux were the principal fea-
lures The tableaux were arranged by
the Rev r. Hafer, whose artistic ideas
are always reflected in the entertain
ments given in his church. Toys and
confectionery were distributed among the
children
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
RIVAL HILLSIDE ENTERTAINMENTS

While the Original Hillside Singing So
ciety was enjoying a dance at Lieder-
kranz Hall last night, another Hillside
Singing Society, an offshoot of the
original and rival organization, were
holding a reception at Central Hall. The
ball room was well filled with dancers and
all enjoyed the affair. The Poverty Club
attended in body
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
LOOKING FOR PAT GROVE

4 The Hoboken police have been request
ed by the Omaha authorities to keep a
lookout on outgoing steamers for Pat
Grove, supposed to be the leader of the
band which kidnapped the Cudahy boy
Grove, it is believed, will make an eff
fort to leave the country. He is de-
scribed by the Omaha police as "a most
dangerous man." and caution is advised
in the event of an encounter with him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
HURT ON THE RAILROAD.

Martin Powes, twenty-eight years old
of No. 20i Eighth street, was one of the
injured in the collision that occurred on
the Erie Railroad at Franklin, N. ].
last night He was brought TO the Erie
depot in this city and taken to his home
Mr.. Powers was injured about the hip
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
TOO MUCH CELEBRATION

Antonio Rigino, forty-five years old, left
his home at No. 217 Willow avenue, Hobo
ken, on Christmas eve, saying he was go-
ing out to celebrate the holidays. He has
not returned since and this morning the
police were requested to raise an alarm
for him. Rigino drinks heavily whenever
he is celebrating, those who knew him
cav
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26

Mr.. Broderick hes achieved the rare dis
tinction of never having made a mistake
either as Under Secretary for War or as
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, says
the Saturday Review" He will return to
an office with the business and personnel
Of which he is well acquainted. and he
viii bring a task that might daunt an
older man proved Parliament courage.
a clear head and energy that has not yet
been chilled BY failure, Truly this Is the
are Of the young men. .f W
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
Ia THE HOME FOR THE HOMELESS.

Christmas at the Home of the Homeless
was celebrated yesterday. Mr.. j. e. Bern
stein sent his Santa Claus to present the
gifts to all concerned.
Miss Patterson. the matron, and her as
sistants each received substantial check
while the inmates received token of es-
teern
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
ROWAN HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Bernstein's Thieving Clerk Gets His
Come Uppt n

OoAAAo - y r. IA
John Rowan, who was recently arrested
on a charge of stealing clothing from
Clothier Bernstein and was held for ex-
animation in the Second Criminal Court
Saturday, was this morning held in $500
for the Grand Jury. He has been accused
of stealing over $1,000 worth of clothing
from the Bernstein store, where he had
been employed as a salesman since Feb
ruary last.
Some of the friends of Rowan, who had
received garments in payment of borrow
ed fsash, supposing that the goods had
been charged to Rowan's account, have
returned the articles, fearing they might
be incriminated as receivers of stolen
goods. The thefts were discovered
through pawn tickets unintentionally left
in one of the pockets Of a pair Of trous-
ers which he was having pressed His
parents live in New Haven, Conn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
EUcHRE AT ST. MlcRAEL'S

A grand progressive euchre will be held
this evening and tomorrow evening at
st. Michael's Hall, Erie and Tenth
streets, under the ausp' ces of the Holy
Rosary Society and Children of Mary of
St. MchaeFs parish. The prizes that
have been donated are unusually hand
some, and some are costly and well worth
contesting for.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
GIFT FOR SERGEANT eooDE.

Sergeant Thomas Goode. of Hoboken,
was presented by the men on his platoon
in the Second police precinct with fancy
gas lamp and an onyx table Christmas
eve. The men called on the sergeant in
a body at his home, No. So Willow Ter
race, where an informal dinner was served
after the presentation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
CENTENARY ENTERTAINMENT

The Sunday school of Centenary Metho-
dist Church held its Christmas entertain
ment and festival on Monday evening. A
large audience enjoyed a series of pro-
jectoscopic pictures. The children were
made happy with toys, confectionery,
fruits, nuts, etc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26

of the dead priest. This tablet will be Get
in the church wall, above the grave. 1t
will bear the date and country of the
birth of Father Hennessy and the date of
his death. Father Carroll has long had
this plan in mind.
Several ivy vines creep about the grave.
These were sent from the place of Father
Hem kssy's birth, County Cork, Ireland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
NOVEL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
How Six Small Pox Patients In the
Pest House Observed the Day.

Perhaps the most novel Christmas cele-
bration of 1900 was that of the six small
pox patients now at Snake Hill. For the
first time since they became inmates of
the pest house all were allowed to leave
the institution and wander in the woods
on the summit of the hill.
DR.. King said this morning that all the
patients were now convalescing and would
surely pull through.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
JERSEY CITY, DECEMBER q. 1900.
IMPORT ANT

Notice is hereby given that the Free
Public Library will be closed on Thurs
day next, December q, at s clock p. M.
for the purpose OF removal into the new
Library building on Jersey avenue, Mont
gomery and Mercer streets.
Due notice of the opening of the Library
in the new building will be given through
the public press, and also at each of the
Sub-Statiens.
Attention is again called to the privilege
of procuring two books upon each bor-
rowers card previous to the closing Of
the Library.
Respectfully,
LEONARD J. GORDON.
President of the Board of Trustees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
POLICE DINNER ToMoRRoW

The annual dinner of the Superior Police
Officials of Hudson County will be held
tomorrow night at Pohlmann's Hall. The
hour set is $50 o'clock. Captain Kelly of
the Second precinct is chairman of the
committee in charge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-12-26
SLIsHT FIRE

Slight damage was done by fire to the
two story frame house, Ne Ss Griffith
street, yesterday The house is occupied
by NJ Odenheimer and is owned by T.
Thane, of No. 3S Hutton street.