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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
But Say Boys !! the Captain
SWears He Never Struck
a Blow.

The suit of Captain Jack Graham
against the Iron Steamboat Company for
5000 damages for physical injuries,
mental sufferings and for the humiliation
and indignity suffered which began in
the Supreme Court late yesterday after
noon, is still in progress, and will prob
ably occupy the remainder of the day.
Counselor Marshall A. Van Wrinkle, in
his opening address for the plaintiff. said
that on Saturday, August IL, Captain
Graham had entered the iron pier ar Long
Branch to go to New York by the steam
boat Columbia. His coupon admitted him
TO the pier, but the one for the trip to
New York was refused by the boat col
lectors at the end of the pier. Graham,
he said. had Travelled two weeks before on
a similar ticket on the same boat. No
reason was given to Graham why his
ticket was refused, but the OFFICERS push
ed him back He offered to pay his fare
and produced dollar bill. which was re-
fused. Then the captain of the boat gave
orders to eject him.
Lawyer Van Wrinkle said that the
doughty and generally pugnacious Cap
tain was then set upon by six or seven
men and thrown down and badly beaten
and his clothes badly torn.
Counsel for the plaintiff claimed that
the expulsion was improper in itself and
improper in its execution, that an un-
necessary exercise of force had been used
He said that the ticket had been issued
by the steamboat company the year be-
fore. but had no time limitation en- It.
After the assault Graham was left on
the pier and the gang plank was drawn
in. When the boat was few feet away
from the pier Graham ran and jumped on
board and rode home free. He was at
home some weeks suffering from his in
juries.
When the plaintiff vase allied to the
stand this morning he exhibited his torn
coat and shirt and told the story OF the
assault. There were several smiles when
he told how fhe lay PROSTATE and did not
attemtp to strike blow through ell the
trouble. He said the reason he did not
strike anybody was because he had once
struck man, and he thought he was
right, it cost him $SOkin get out Of the
trouble.
''Otherwise,' hes milingly said. there
would have been different story to tell.
All the witnesses at yesterdays proceed
ings swore positively that Captain Gra-
ham had not struck blow even in SELF
defence
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
SENA TOR SEWELL
With All Due Ceremony
the Generals S Election
Was Declared.
ALL INVITED TO MAKE MERRY
Even Clark's Supporters We'll
coined at the Trenton
House Feast.
ALL INVITED TO MAKE MERRY

Especial to '"The Jersey City News.'')
TRENTON, Jan. 49, 190l.-At noon today
the 125th Legislature of New Jersey for
mally declared William Joyce SeweH of
Camden United States Senator for the six
years beginning March A next. This is
the third time General Sewell has SO been
honored, and 1t is generally accepted that
it will be the last.
Although the event is one of the most
important of legislative functions it at
tracted little attention this morning. The
Assembly chamber was comparatively
deserted. The galleries were only half
filled while the lobbes were mostly oc-
cnpied by those who have business with
the Legislature.
The Senate, led by its Sergeant-at Arms,
filed into the chamber at noon and was
received by the Assembly standing. Wren
all had been seated Mahlon Pitney was
chosen chairman of the joint meeting and
Secretary Edge of the Senate was made
secretary and Clerk Parker of the House,
assistant secretary.
Secretary Edge then read the proceed
ings which took place relative to the cleo
ton of United States Senator in the
Senate yesterday, and Clerk Parker read
the proceedings on the same matter in the
House. Chairman Pitney then announced
that as the minutes of both houses show
ed that General SeweH had received a
majority of votes he declared the General
elected Senator. The joint meeting then
proceeded to the election of State Director
of Railroands and Canals. Senator Nc
Carter nominated Charles Bradley, of
Essex and Mr.. Hudspeth named Patrick
Doyle of Hudson. Mr.. Bradley was elect
ed by a strict party vote
Senator Pitney then announced that he
had been requested by General Sewell to
state that he was at the Trenton House
and would be pleased to meet socially the
members and officers of the Legislature
and the representatives of the press.
This invitation" facetiously remarked
Mr.. Pitney, includes the supporters of
the Hon. Alvah Clark. The joint meeting
then adjourned and everybody went to
the opening of General Sewells skating
rink"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
GROUSE RENOMINATED.
Voorhees, Names Lentz, Black
and Rankin for Good
Berths.
Especial to ..The Jersey city News."l


TRENTON, January g. 19O1-In the As
sembly today, Mr.. Albeit stirred things
up slightly with a resolution calling for
an amendment to the Federal constitution
providing for the election of United State
Senator by a direct vote of the people.
Mr.. Lewis moved that the resolution be
referred to the committee on revision of
laws. To this Mr.. Albeit objected, saying
that the resolution should not be re-
ferred to any committee for consideration
as the object it sought was well known
and had been discussed for some time in
this and other States.
Mr. Lewis replied that there was no
intention to smother the resolution in his
motion to commit and that the committee
would give it full and careful considera-
ton and would listen to the views of the
members. This satisfied the majority and
Mr.. Lewis's motion prevailed.
The House then adjourned to noon.
The Senate. after receiving a single bill
relating to the laying out of imaginary
streets through the sand dunes of Cape
May, took recess until time for the
joint meeting.
The Assembly passed its first bill of the
session under a suspension of the rules.
1t merely changes the phraseo1ogy of a
sectionsof the general oyster law Of 1899.
AS the House was about to adjourn Mr..
Tenant obtained consent to introduce a
bill. 1t was Mr.. McDermott's measure Of
last year giving the Boulevard Commis-
sioners authority to regulate the use Of
the County Road.
The Governor took up his note this
morning and renominated Carl Lentz for
Tax Commissioner Charles C. Black was
also renominated. Otto Grouse was re-
nominated for Member of the State Board
Of Education. The Governors stauch
supporter, John G. Rankin, was named
for assessor in place of Amos Gibbs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
CAPTAIN STANTON lncAPAclTATED

The physicians appointed by the Hobo
ken Fire Commissioners to examine Cap
tain William Stanton, who has made ap-
plication for retirement on half pay. re-
ported to the Board at its meeting last
night that the applicants claim of being
unfit for further duty had been found by
them to be correct. Captain Stanton was
incapacitated for service as the result of
catching cold while fighting fire in Clin-
ton street two years ago. He contracted
pneumonia and rheumatism and has been
sufferer ever since. The Commissions
ers will grant his request for retirement.
Before adjourning the Board announced
the appointment of Nicholas Fitzpatrick,
]. D. Sinclair and G. Gibely to the De-
partment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
Story Of Napoleon.

In Napoleon: The Last Phase Lord
Rosenberg hmrhm hm hm hm hm hmhu
Rosebery says: Daru one of Napoleon $
most efficient Ministers, told curious
story which Illustrated this unf1agging
diligence One day. in the Eylau cam
paign sDaru left Napoleon saying that he
had to open the letters.
What letters can you receiver" asked
the Emperor derisively, 'in this Arab
camp where we live on the country as we
march?"
Your Majesty shall see, replied Daru,
and in . short time returned, followed oy
half a dozen secretaries laden with pa
pers. Napoleon opened the first at hazard.
1t contained a demand from the hospital
at Mayence for a hundred syringes.
'sWhat!' he thundered do you provide
syringes for the hospital at Mayence r.
Yes, and your Majesty pays for them,
retorted the unabashed General. Thereon
the Emperor spent four hours opening
and reading all the lette he continued
to 10 50 for eight successive days then
he satd sEor i he first time understand
~ 6hafiism Of 3an arm S. ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
HoBoKEN DOCTORS TO BLAME

The record of births in Hoboken has
been twenty-five per cent lower for the
past few months than it was for the
corresponding months of 1900 At their
meeting yesterday afternoon the Health
Commissioners discussed the decrease and
came to the conclusion that nidwives,
nurses, doctors and others who have to
deal with Hobekens youthful population
were responsible for the falling off in the
figures. These persons have become care
less about reporting births to the Health
Board, the Commissioners think, and with
the end in view of keeping ahead of the
census figures as much as possible they
have decided to request the local physi-
clans to give the matter careful atten-
tion in the future.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
OBJECTIONABLE SALOONS
Board of Aldermen Asked to
Revoke Two Licenses
Petitions Received.

The Board of Aldermen last night re-
ceived two communications from Chief of
Police Murphy asking that two licenses
be revoked.
The Chief complained that Mrs. Annie
Goldberg, who keeps a saloon at No. 295
Newark avenue keeps a disorderly place.
He had given orders to have the place
raided. and when the police entered the
dive they found men and women drinking
inside.
The second request was to take away
the concert hall license given to Law
renee sutton who keeps a place on the
corner of Newark and Hoboken avenues.
That house. the Chief said, was resort
for disorderly characters. The Board Will
grant the Chiefs request.
A number Of petitions for licenses were
received last night. The demaining busi-
ness was of routine character.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
BIG MASONIC MEETING.
Prominent Jersey Cityites at
Trenton Where Grand
Lodge Is In Session.

All the prominent Masons of this city
are in Trenton today attending the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons of the State of New Jer-
sey. Mayor Hoos, Joseph e. Moore,
Finance Commissioner Jacob Ringle, Past
Grand Master Thomas w Ti,den, DR..
George Wilkinson. Master and Mr.. Geo
B. Edwards, trustee of Bergen Lodge; Mr..
Robert A. Simpson, Register J. c. Clarke
and other members of the order started
early.
Delegates representing nearly every
lodge in the State will be present and sew
eral high dignitaries in the order from
ginia and Delaware are expected to at
tend.
The session viii be presided over By
Grand Master Josiah EVAN, of Mount
Holly. who will in all probability, be
elected for another term. The meeting
will be called to order in Masonic Hall
at II A. M.
The remainder of the morning will be
taken up in examining credentials and re-
ceiving visiting delegations. In the af-
ternoon the annual report of Grand Mas
ter EVAN will be read and other routine
business will be transacted.
This evening a meeting will be held,
open to all members of the order, at
which the work to be carried on during
the coming year will be exemplified.
The session will probably be brought to
a close Thursday afternoon, when Off
GERS will be elected.
The order in this State claims a mem
bership of nearly $4,000, with about 1.eoo
in Mercer County.
number of delegates arrived in town
last night and others are expected this
morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
BERGEN REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEES

President Harrison of the Bergen Re-
publican Club announced these standing
committees for the year at the meeting
last evening"
Finance-Joseph Barrett, Isaac Ro-
maine and Joseph McComb
Membership-C. S. Mason, c. R. Marsh
and George Johnson, Sr.
HouseA- N. Brice, N S. Mooney, Ed
ward Johnston, R. G. Little, Benjamin
Duncan and Garrett Felter.
The Auditing Committee, Messrs Gard
ner Ely and Barnett, reported that the
clubs books were in excellent shape. In
the future the treasurer will report
monthly instead of bi-weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
MUSICAL C0PPERS INDEED.
Communipaw Avenue Police Station
Full Of Musical Policemen.

The Communipaw avenue police station
is fairly bubbling over with musical tall
ent. There are six or more members of
the force who furnish amusement for
their comrades while on reserve ard
while waiting to go out on post. quar-
tette has been organized for the sole
purpose of providing entertainment
whenever the occasion presents itself.
Patrolmen Rehahn, Rooney Kavan-
agh and Herche are the members of the
quartette. There are two violins, a
either and clarionet. These policemen
have rehearsed often together and have
reached high degree of proficiency.
There is talk of preparing programme
of music for some evening in the near
future, and inviting Chief Murphy and
other officials to participate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
WHO DROPPED THE sTUMP2

Edward Zeiger of Ocean avenue is
mourning the loss of a fine new umbrella.
While walking up Ocean avenue the light
before last some one. either Intentionally
or accidentally. dropped cigar stump
which was lighted. in the umbrella. Mr..
Zeiger did not discover the umbrella was
burning until the cover was ruined. He
has kept the frame and he will have it
recovered. If anyone remembers having
dropped cigar stump in an umbrella on
Ocean avenue he can notify Mr.. zeiger,
who will let him have the umbrella
recovered
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
TWO WERE HURT.
Ale Wagon Struck and Driver and
HELPER Thrown Out.

Trolley car No. 659. Greenville line,
bound west, struck an ale truck belonging
to G. H. Evans & Son, of New York,
in Montgomery street, near Hudson
street, shortly after six o'clock, last even
ing. The driver, Patrick Costigan, No. So
North Moore street, N. r., and his helper,
Michael Doyle, of No. 2S7 East Forty
second street, were thrown out and were
thought to be seriously injured.
They were taken to the City Hospital,
where It was ascertained their injuries
were slight. They were then taken to the
Gregory street station house and atte i
ed by DR.. Hart, who said that Costigan' 8
thighs were both strained, as was the left
knee of Doyle. Both went home unassist-
I'd.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
HOLY TRINITY DEDICATION.
Services Held Again Last Night at
the New Church.

Tie dedication exercises of the English
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy
Trinity were continued last night The
musical programme was under the direc-
ton of the vested choir of Christ e. L..
Church of Brooklyn. The attendance was
as large as ON the previous occasions, and
the pastor, the Rev. E. Neudowitz, was
delighted with the hearty response of the
congregation to the collection of offerings.
Mayor Edward Hoos was to have presid-
ed, but he was unable to be present ow-
ing to pressure of municipal business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Bartley Gallery, thirty-two years old,
of No. II Frazer place. while working
around the lighter Lockport, lying at the
south side of Dock K of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company at the foot of Second
street. yesterday, was crushed to death
by barrel Of currants that fell upon his
head The barrel rolled from the lighter
to the dock. Besides having his head and
upper part of his body crushed Gallery
wos pinioned to the floor of the deck The
body was taken to Speer's morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
NEW BUILDINGS PERMITTED.

Board of Aldermep last night in the fol-
lowing instances
]. F. Petersen, who desires to build a
house at No. rs Boyd avenue.
Jersey City Cold Storage Company,
building at No. $50 Henderson street.
Mrs. Bridget OBrien, to raise house
on Oswego street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
CHARITY BALL A BIG SUCCESS

Mr.. J. E. Hulshizer, treasurer of the
Childrens Home, will in a few days make
his report on the recent ball in Has
brouck's in aid of that charity.
st was distinctly social and financial
success, said Mr.. Hulshizer, and will I
think surpass our anticipation so far as
the amount TO be transferred to the Home
is concerned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23

The total amount devoted BY two Cali
fornia women to the cause Of higher edu-
cation on the Pacific coast IS at least $25.
900, ,0o0 These two women. the widows Of
aires, are Mrs Jane L. Stanford and Mrs.
Phoebe Heart. The formers gifts to the
Leland Stanford Junior University of
ceed $4,000. .900, and Mrs. Hearst who has
already given large sums to the Univer-
sity of California at Berkeley is like
Mrs Stamford, constantly increasing the
institutions 5 obligations to her generosity.
December Ladies' Home Journal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
YOUNG REPUBLICANS EUcHRE.

The Young Mems Republican Associa-
tion met last night. The committee in
charge at the annual euchre and dance,
which will be held shortly, reported that
the prospects were that the affair would
be the most successful in the history of
the clubs social affairs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23

DIED.

sOLLEDER--On Sunday, Jan. 20. 1901,
Peter Solleder, aged 70 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend funeral from his late
residence, No. 207 Grand street, on Thurs
day, JAM a. at $3.50 A. M; thence to-
the Chure4s of Our Lady of Grace, where
solemn requiem mass will be offered up
for the happy repose of his soul.
Interment in Hudson County Catholic
Cemetery.
BRYSoN.-On Monday, Jan 2l. 1901,
Bridget, beloved wife of Patrick
Bryson-
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 70 Woodward street,
on Thursday, JAN "a. at 9 A. NJ; thence
to st. Patriek's Church, where solemn
high mass will be offered for the happy
repose of her soul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
RoDEN ASSOCIATIONS BALL:

The T. ]. Roden Association held its an
nual ball last night at Woods $ Hall. The
large hall was crowded with the friends
of the popular young standard bearer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roden led the march at
eleven O'clock Frank Hennessy was floor
manager and he had an able assistant in
William Curley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
FINAL MspS. CONFIRMED.

Final assessment maps for the follow
ing improvements were yesterday after
noon confirmed by the Street and Water
Commissioners at their melting
Improvement OF Broadway, from West
Side avenue to Wright avenue.
Improvement or Giles avenue to its
southerly terminus at the p. r. r.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
COLONEL HAMILTON DEAD.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News'')
STATE HOUSE, Trenton, JAN %, IDOL
Col. Morris r. Hamilton, the oldest mem
ber of the bar and for many years State
Librarian. died this morning at the age
Of 81. He was born on the same day as
the Queen, May "a, and died one day
later
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
NINETEENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT

An effort is being made by Mr.. Michael
r. Connolly and others, in the Second
Ward to have the sidewalk on Nine
teenth street paved. They are also inter-
ested in having some improvements made
in the opening of Nineteenth street, from
Grove to Jersey avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23

Of the 5S deaths certlf1ed by physicians
during the past year. as la grippe, pure
and simple, Al took place in February,
March and April. There were only three
deaths from this disease In the last seven
months of 1900.
In the first three weeks of the present
month, ending on the goth inst, there
were IS acute lung deaths, of which s
were charged to la grippe directly. This
would average about 119 acute lung deaths
for the month, 10 of which would be from
la grippe purely, as certified.
These figures show a much better con-
dition than prevailed in February, March
and April of last year, and are insignifi-
cant compared with those of other So
called epidemic years.
For example, January, 1890, had 2S9
acute lung deaths as against an average
of so deaths from similar causes for each
month of the balance of the year.
April. 1891, shows q large mortality from
acute lung disease, S19, of which SIS we're
charged directly to la grippe. The aver
age number of deaths from acute lung
diseases for the remaining months of that
year was 81, except in March, April and
May, during which months la grippe is
generally more prevalent than at any
other time.
The death rate for the county from all
causes in January, 1890, was 1854 per 1000
of population. In April, 1891, it was the
same. Now the average is from 16 to 1S
deaths per 1000 of population.
Clerk c. ]. Rooney, of the County
Health Board, who is regarded as an
authority on health matters saws that
these figures show that the present epi-
demic of la grippe, as far as this county
is concerned, is of very mild character
Too mild in fact to increase the average
death rate to any great extent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
N. y. U. CONCERT.

A concert will be given by the New
York University Mandolin and Banjo
Clubs under the auspices Of the Arion
Athletic Association. al Hasbrouck Hall,
February H.. The entertainment will be
followed by reception
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
SLIPPED ON THE ICE.

W. p. Leitcher, of No. 1O6 Mercer street
slipper upon cake of ice at Grove and
Mercer streets. yesterday. and severely
wrenched his back.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Jan. q. 1so1.-Forecast for
the thirty-six hours ending at eight P.
NJ. Thursday Tonight and tomorrow,
fair; winds variable.
Hartnett's Thermomstrieal Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
PERSONAL.

Finance Commissioner and Mrs. John
Mullins will leave town in few days for
q months tour in Florida.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
CITY NEWS NOTES

appointed P. Kellaher inspector on the
construction of the Manhattan avenue
sewer outlet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-23
COURT CALENDAR.

Supreme Court cases, Thursday, Janu-
AIRY "a 1901 mos. 65, Sc. 6s. 40. So.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
"UNLEAVENED RREAD-

ss,@ A c1eFer company of actors produced
 onleaVened Bread' at Poli,s Iast evening, before an audience which might be called one of the smalles+ of .ne season. The question arises a1ter seeing last evenings audience why will not show-goers patronize worthy performances instead of mack Ang the houses at something that is oniy mediocre! The play last evening was handled in an artistic manner. It ueals with the present time. and shows no" the society rage. or the itch to enter society and be counted as good as ones neighbor, can find a place in tne breast of the most ardent despiser, apparently, of society Selma White gave good delineation of the woman Wno dld not care for society. but vet Who can drive husband to despera- ton Just because she thought he was Hot aggressive enough to keep up with ms rich neighbOrs. The scene be tween Selma and Mrs Williams. where tne former accused the latter of snub- ping her, was one of the best Selma, III her disappointment at being left out when invitations were sent out by Mrs Williams, upbraided and scolded the latter in a truly twentieth century woman manner. Mrs Williams neatly turned the shafts thrust at her in a clever manner and exposed Selma so that she ShOne in her true light. The piece was well received, curtain calls having to be responded to on two or three occasions.