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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
NEW DEPARTURE
Newman Indus rial Home to Estab-
lish a Labor Loader.

lish Labor Loader.
The newly appointed superintendent of
the Newman Industrial Home, Mr.. E. NJ.
Forrest, comes to Jersey City with large
experience in mission and industrial work.
This experience will be used in forwarding
to larger results the work of the Newman
Home Charcaning and the supplying of
men for odd jobs at reasonable price
will be two new features of industry that
Mr.. Forrest will add to the working de-
partment OF the home. During the win
ter just past the resources of the institu-
ton were put to their utmost to feed and
lodge the large number of men that ap-
piled for temporary assistance. The ex
pense incurred in providing for the great
number exceeded the receipts from the
wood sales. and now at the opening of the
summer the superintendent appeals to ,.e'
people of the city to extend their practi-
cal aid in placing the financial condition
of the institution beyond any possible
embarrassment. during the warm season.
Believing that the Newman Industrial
Home and Mission is great necessity in
our city as an agency in relieving thu
city and the people from the burdens
caring for the homeless and hungry. -.r.
Forrest appeals in the greatest confidence
for support to this most wortay charity
that uses every effort to help men better
their condition.
The immediate need of the Home is a
larger demand for its wood, a larger mum
Der of orders for men for odd jobs and
char Gaming, contributions of money.
clothing, shoes and anything that can be
Used in an institution like the Newman
Home. viii be gratefully received by tn.
superintendent Newman Home. Johnston
avenue, near Grand street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
SMALLPOX IN CITY HALL
JohnJ. Keane Clerk in the Tax
Office Has the Disease.

John J. Keane a clerk in the office OF
the Board of Tax Commissioners in the
city Hall. is confined to his home with
smallpox. He had been complaining for
several days, but thought he had only
measles. He worked for four days in the
office while the dread disease was de-
yeloping in his system. At last the rash
appeared and Dr. Stout told him the dis
ease was smallpox. He went home The
other clerks in the office and those OF
other offices who have business with the
Tax Office became frightened Those in
the Tax office were quarantined. while
the physicians from the Board of Health
vaccinated them
The vaccine was then injected into the
clerks in all the offices on the ground floor
who had not been vaccinated before As
a result there are many sore arms in the
CITY Hall
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
ST. JOSEPA'S LYCEUM
Preparations Being Made for
An Active Season in the
Athletic Field.

The fact that st. Joseph's Lyceum has
entered on new era that bids fair to
eclipse its record of several years ago. is
a source of much satisfaction to the Rev.
Father P. w. Smyth, rector of S..
Joseplls Church. and his popular assist
ant, the Rev Francis NJ. Foy. who is tne
moderator of the Lyceum.
Nightly the new headquarters of the
organization. Pavonla Hall. Pavon.a near
Baldwin avenue, is crowded by the young
men of the parish. and already prepara
tons for a season of athletic events is
under way. 1t is the intention to affiliate
with the Diocesan Union and participate
in outdoor sports Of all kinds. A strong
baseball team will be organized and the
Lyceum expects TO make record on the
diamond this year.
Pastor Smyth, who believes that an or
ganization for young men under the SUI
pervision of the church is essential in
every parish, is much pleased In the re-
juvenated Lyceum.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
GRATIFYING SUCCESS
Second Annual Reception of Star OF
Hudson Lodge.

The second annual entertainment and
reception of Star of Hudson Lodge, No.
Il, Shepherds of Bethlehem, held at the
Avenue House last night proved a grati-
flying success. The attendance exceeded
expectations, the programme was excep-
tionally good and well rendered and all
present enjoyed themselves.
The entertainment, which was under
the supervision of c. H. Hanson and f.
EversoIe was as follows:-Phonogra phi
selections, Fl. Brockhurst; A. e. Watson,
comic songs; Miss Eta Mansuy, vocal
selections; Dan Fitzgerald, humorist;
Miss Ida Pugh, recitations; Billy Van.
Negro comedian; Jones Brothers, sketch
Dog Wanted; Frank Hanson. songs;
]. P. Wiedener, boy bag puncher: 0. Nit
chler, dancing comedian; Chas. H. Han
son. black face comedian.
The prizes in the several contests were
won as follows Target game, George
Holden, pair live chickens; Mrs Ansell,
live lobster and a statue; Mrs. Moore and
Mrs Steigler, pin cushions. Bowling
John Cummings, pair live pigeons; Mrs
Donnelly, pair live rabbits; Mrs Hill, silk
umbrella; Mrs. Brigan, pin cushion. Bean
bag contest-Mrs. Weber, pair of vases
Mrs. steigler, pair live pigeons; Mrs.
Hogg. writing outfit; Mr.. steigler, chair
rest.
The committee in charge consisted of
F. Trautmann, Sr., c. Holden. Sr.. Miss
NJ. Trautmann, Mrs Moresby. Mrs. Davis,
Irving Hunt, E. steigler. Mrs. F. Traut-
mann and Harry Holden.
The handsome clock was won by ].
Ningens, who held ticket No 5.95s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
HOPPE GETS A RECOUNT
Testimony in the Union Hill
Election Case Will Be
Taken friday.

Judge Collins in the Supreme Court late
yesterday afternoon allowed the formal
application of Lawyer James A. Gordon
representing Assessor August Hoppe, for
a recount of the vote cast for assessor dt
the recent election in Union HILL The
Court fixed Friday morning next at ten
O'Clock for the commencement of the can
vass of the County Board of Elections
The application made is for the recount
ing of four of the six boxes, but Mr. Cor
don said TINS morning chat the contents OF
only one box may be examined. This IL
dicates that the object in view is to have
the Court pass on the legality of the So
called "Citizens and Taxpayers ballots
which contained the names of all the
couneilmen, and which, it s claimed, were
not counted for the candidates for asses
sor or members of the Board of Eduea
tion.
The County Board og Elections would.
not canvass these votes, but would refer
them to the court for a decision as TO
their legality, and there is little or no
doubt that Justice Collins will order theii
reiertfotl
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
FUNNY ELOPEMENT
After Marrying, Hill CoupleGoes
Right Home and Tells
All AboutIt

Another elopement took place on the
Heights last night when Miss Annie Mar
tin of No. 40 Monticello avenue, was
married to William Funck of Communi-
paw avenue. This time the principals did
not attempt to hide the facts from their
parents. They were married in the PAL
sonage of the West Side Methodist
Church by the Rev. w. c. O'DonnelI.
who succeeded the Rev. Charles Little last
Sunday.
Immediately after the ceremony tn
newly welded paid went home to the par
ents of the bride. There they announced
that they had been married. storm
arose, but passed over quickly and the
usual blessing was bestowed. Tnen the
parents Of the bridegroom Wee told of
the wedding. They too were of foreglv-
ing disposition. After congratulations
had been given the couple left for WASH
ington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
PRESBYTERlANS MEET
Jersey City Presbytery Accepts
the Overture of the Gem
eral Assembly.

The Jersey City Presbytery, which in
ciudes Hudson, Passaic and Bergen cour-
ties met yesterday at the First Presbs-
terian Church of Rutherford. There were
representatives present from all of the
thirty-eight churches in the district. The
Rev. Harvey Iserman of Ridgewood pre.
sided. The principal business transacted
was the overture of the General Assem-
bly, concerning judicial commissions Al
present controversies arising in ths
church are heard and decided by the Pres :
byteries with an appeal to the general as
sembly. This procedure is so cumbei-
some. especially when the general assem-
bly, sits as a court. that it was deemed
best to establish a commission to hear all
assembly sits there are SO many mem
bers that is is difficult to obtain delib-
crate and careful decisions
To remedy these difficulties commits
sion was established almost unanimously
yesterday, and the General Assembly will
also select a commission which will act
as an appellate body whose decisions viii
be final in all ecclesiastical causes. This
delegates to the commission the power
now vested in the Presbyteries and Gen
eral Assembly to hear and decide all
cases.
Reports were heard on the results of the
various missionary enterprises showing
the state of religion in all the churches.
The increase in membership was shown
to be about per cent. This increase is
less than was anticipated.
Two new pastors who were examined
Monday were received into the church.
They are Joseph 4. Jones. who studied
at Auburn Seminary. and Walter R. Muir
ray, who attended Princeton Seminary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED
Body Found in River Bore the
Suspicious Wounds.

The body OF an unknown man was
found this morning floating alongside of
Pier D Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, by
Daniel Lyons. OF No. sl4 Fifth street.
From the appearance of the corpse it is
thought the man had met with foul play.
His right arm was amputated and healed
up, but on the left side of his head there
was large scalp wound which looked as
il it had been made with some blunt in
strument.
The body was removed to Speer's
Morgue, and County Physician Converse
notified. The body is that of a ms.a
about s5 years of age. 1--WE feet eight or
nine inches in height. with black nair or
moustache, and was dressed in dark
clothes. In his pockets sl.15 was found.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
The ONLY WAY
Removal Of the Duty on I'm
ported Meat Will Strike
the Root of Beef
Trust Infamy.
(From the New York Evening Post" of
vecterdavo

From the New York Evening Post" OF
Yesterday
That the present price of beef is wholly
abnormal ia generally admitted, and the
fact is commonly attributed to the ac-
tivities of meat Trust composed of the
six greatest packing-houses. This sus-
picion is credible enough TO set the At
torney-Generars office investigating the
present condition of the meat trade, with
the intention of thwarting possible con-
spiracy to keep up prices. It is certain
that. under the Antitrust and Interstate
Commerce Laws. an injunction would lie
against the parties to such a combination,
while under certain circumstances
criminal action might be brought. Repre-
sentative McDermott's resolution to re-
move the duty on meat strikes, however,
at the root of the matter. Here is a
remedy which would spare us the tedious
decays of investigation and of litigation
a remedy, too, which works automatical-
ly; for if the high price of meat is due,
as is alleged. to a general scarcity of
cattle, the admission of dressed meat,
and cattle on the hoof free win not ap-
preciably lower the price; while if the
present suapiciously high prices are due
to the fact that certain great packing
houses maintain a virtual monopoly in
their allotted territory, the free entry of
meat products will soon bring prices to
the normal level. 1t should be remem-
bered, too that the total Importation of
meat products can never he sufficient to
demoralize the market. and that, accord
ingly, the present duty of two cents a
pound is largely nominal. Great impor-
tations are possible only under the stim-
ulus of the most alluring prices. The
poss .ble sources of an additional meat
supply are Canada and Mexico. Any
opening of the tariff door should include
ali substitutes for meat, such as poultry,
fish and game. 1t is unlikely that Con-
gress, which shudders at the mere
thought of Opening the tariff will so
much as consider Mr.. McDermotts reso-
luton. The chances are that the investi-
cation of the whole matter will pursue
the usual roundabout way to futile con-
clusion, while all the time the Beef Trust
is presumably taking it out of the retail
dealer and the consumer. 1t will probably
require few more experiences like the
recent doubling in price of the cheaper
cuts of beef to show the American people
that the short way with Trusts lies along
the line of tariff reduction, rather than
by way Of Judicial investigation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
Hudson Assemblymen Will
Try to Crush Beef Com
bine in This State.
CONFERENCE LAST NIGHT
VIII Ask Governor Murphy
to Call an Extra Session
of the Legislature.

The Hudson County Assemblynen aad
State Senator Hudspeth met in conference
last night at the Robert Davis Assoela-
tim headquarters to discuss ways and
means of fighting the Beef Trust. The
eoncensus of opinion was tnat the oest
thing to do was to urge a special session
of the Legislature and to enact a law
making the operations of the Trust mi
possible in this State.
A committee was appointed to inyesti-
gate the matter and to report at another
meeting next Friday night. The commit
tee consists Of Assemblymen Iennan
Snurmann and Treacy.
After the meeting, which was private,
the following statement was given to tle
press
The meeting last evening was held 10
discuss the present high prices of beer
and to determine upon some means 10
compel the Beef Trust to reduce the price
to the former scale. Requests have been
made to some of the members of the Leg
islature from this county to petition the
Governor to call special session to enact
legislation to deal with the Beef Trust.
AS members of the Legislature from
Hudson County. the Assemblymen feel
that the people of this county look to
them to act as sponsors and to take
some initiative to bring to an end the
present hardship on especially the poorer
people. A committee was appointed to
examine nfto the question and to report at
a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening
The action of Congressman McDermott
in calling upon the Ways and Means
Committee in Congress to repeal the tariff
on imported beef was heartily approved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
STOLE HIS MOTHER SWATCH
Bad Little Boy From Newark
Caught in This City.

Patrolman Harris, of the Seventh street
station. while standing at the Pavonia
avenue ferry late last evening, was ap-
preached by a small boy who was cry
ing.
The youngster said his name was
Thomas Collins, thirteen years of age.
and that he lived at No. 2411s Ogden street,
Newark He wanted to go home. Off
Ger Harris brought the boy to the Sew
enth street station. and when he was
searched a gold watch valued at $40 was
found on him. His parents were commun-
icated with and the boys father arrived
here this morning. He told the police that
the boy had stolen the watch from his
mother and also 81.
The father claimed that the boy was a
bad one and that ne was on probation in
Newark.
Thomas was turned over to Probation
Officer Higgins this morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
General Palma on His Way
to Assume the Presidency
Of the Ever Faith
full Isle.
AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXILE
Distinguished Compatriots
Greet Him at the P. r. R.
Station With Viva
Ell Presidente.

A little old man rather shabbily dressed
stepped of the Twenty-third street ferry
boat into the Pennsylvania Railroad depot
this morning. and before he had had
passed the gates In the train shed crowd
Of well dressed people removed their hats
and shoted:-
viva el presideHtet'
1t was General Tomas Estrada Palma,
the newly elected first president Of the
Cuban Republic. ON his way to assume me
duties Of his office in Havana on May 20.
As he stopped at the barrier to surrender
his ticket he was respectfully greeted by
Cuban, who was accompanied By two
little girls The general lifted them in his
arms. kissed them ard diving into his
pockets fshed out two dollar bfll whiea
he gave to the elder girl
Then two handsome Cuban girls and :
score OF men stepped up to him and what
with the huggings, kissing, slappfrgs on
the back and shaking of his hands. the
Presldent-eiect had busy time Of ii all
along the platform to the special car at
tached to the train Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad. Accompanying the press-
dent ON his journey were: Antonio Nor
aies. who viii be appointed Cuban minis
sar to Washington; Emmanuel Ross the
private secretary of General Palma:
Rafael Sierra, negro, and Gonzales
Quessda, a member of the House OF Repre-
sentatives of Cuba, and Mr.. R. A. g
Smith. agent of the Ward line of stea-
mers, on one OF which, the Admiral Far
ragut, the president will embark on
Thursday morning from Old Point Com
fort for Cuba.
In the Cuban colony to see the general
off were:-Dr. Ponce de Leon. Ernest
Zaldo, DR.. Parrayo, Ricardo Naryauez.
DR.. DALI Of the province Of Pinar del Rio
DR.. Agramonte Miss Gloria Morales and
her sister, Miss Maria Louisa Morales,
daughter of sener Antonio Morales. Cap-
tain Mestro, DIR. ]. A Galagarra, Angel
Martinez and q. Kussam.
President Palma stood on the steps OF
the car Hazlemere bowing to his friends
on the platform, and before the tram
slowly pulled OUT of the depot there was
more kissing and embracing and cries of
'.Adios, hasta luego.'' C'Good bye, till we
meet again.'0
on the arrival at Old Point Comfort
President Palma will board the steamer
which will land him at Gibara on the
northern coast, whence he will pro-
ceed overland to Santiago via Manzanillo.
From Santiago he viii continue his jour
ney coastwise to Havana where he w.ll
be Installed chief executive. His family
will join him in a few weeks.
President Palma left Cuba Twenty-Five
years ago. his lands being cenfiseated to
the crown Of Spain. For the last eighteen
years he has taught school in Central
Valley, Orange county, N 7.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
OPEN HAND REETS
Future Fotes PIanea for May and
June.

The Open Hand Club held its regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Reside, No. 100 Han
cock street where there was a very good
attendance Although several papers had
been booked for the afternoon, their au-
thors were unable TO be present-all but
Mrs. Wright, president, who read an ex-
cellent article on Russia"
A short business session was held and a
number of future events planned for the
next two months An evening reception
will be held on May at the home of Mrs.
Sohn on Summit avenue, and lawn fefe
in June will end the season.
AT the conclusion of the meeting re-
freshments were served and the usual So
cial ensued.
Among those present were Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. Ulamar Allan, Mrs. Franmbach,
Mrs. Mcneil, Miss Sturdivant. Mrs. Heis-
senbuttle, Mrs Reynolds. Mrs. Parker,
Mrs. Sohn, Miss Page. Mrs Van Houten,
the Misses stuhr, Mrs. stenck, Mrs. Nc
Evan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
RECORD DEFEATED
Court Denies His Application
to Set Aside Verdict
Against the City.

Judge Nevius in the Circuit Court yes
terday afternoon handed down a decision
denying the motion of Corporation Coun-
sci George L. Record to have set aside
the verdict of IS, 900 returned fro the plain
tiff in the suit of Augustus Zabrikie, an
executor Of the Tonnele estate, against
the Mayor and Aldermen.
The action was based on an appeal from
an award made for lands taken for the
new Manhattan avenue main sewer. 1t
had been the intention of the city to run
an open continuation of the sewer through
the Tonnele property, but this plan was
abandoned and a closed sewer decided on.
On account of the change the Corporation
Counsel thought the award excessive.
His application for the setting aside of
the verdict was fought by rex-Senato
William D. Edwards.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
POLICE IN EARNEST
Seven Arrests for Littering the
Streets With Waste
Paper.

The order issued few days ago by
Chief Murphy, to the captains of all pre-
eincts. instructing them to tell their men
to strictly enforce the recent ordinance
passed in regard to distributing circulars,
and also putting waste paper in recepta-
cles on the streets, has produced good
results.
From the police returns this morning it
appears that seven arrests were made
throughout the city, for violating the or
dinance, and every one of the offenders
was fined 50 when arraigned in court this
morning.
The police intend to keep the streets
free from waste paper no matter how
many arrests they must make to enforce
the new ordinance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
P. R. R. TUNNEL
Governor 0dell Signs the Bill
for the Construction in
New York.

ALBANY, April 16 1902 Governor Odeh
today signed the Stranahan Pennsylvania
Tunnel bin. after vetoing the Kelsey bill
This action was taken at the request OF
Mayor Low, both bills having been in
troduced at his request.
The Stranahan bill gives the Rapid
Transit Commission power to grant a
franchise to any railroad corporation for
constructing and operating a tunnel rail-
road from point within the city to the
boundary of an adjoining State. The
commission is to fix the route Of the road
and to prescribe such regulations as it
may deem necessary for the conduct Of
the road.
The grant is to be for twenty-five years,
and the commission is given power to fix
the amount of the fee which the railroad
shall pay to the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
hearts CLUB
Entert aimed Last Night by Mrs. ]
a. Dear. Jr.

Mrs. ]. A. Dear. Jr., of Bergen avenue,
entertained the Hearts Club at her home.
1t was hte first game the club had played
in over a month. this being one of the
few card organizations to close during
Lent therefore the game was doubly en-
joyed.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Frank H. Hall
and Mrs Howard Gurney. and the even-
ing closed with refreshments and social
hour
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. a. Dear, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William
speer Jr., Mr. and Mrs Frank Hall, Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Gubeiman. Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Gurney. Mr. and Mrs. J. T, Row
land. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carey. Mr.. and
Mrs J. T. Mclaughlin. Mr.: and Mrs. >.
s. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs A. Stratford. Mr..
and Mrs Charles Negus.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
CONGRESS AND The BEEF
TRUST.

Congressman McDermott's resolution
jnstructing the Ways and Means Com
mittee to report within ten days a bill
removing the duty from imported beef
should be amended by including all
meats and poultry, and then PROMPTLY
passed
Apologists Of the Beef Trust say that
the sharp advance in prices is caused by
scarcity, though cattle receipts at Oma-
ha last week were so per cent. greater
than last year. Its critics charge that
only its raDacity is at fault In either
case the cure is the same; abandon our
two cents pound tariff on beef. pork
and mutton and open the door to Cana
dian and Mexican meats; abolish the
duty on poultry of Eve cents a pound and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
nlsTRlaL IN cuRRYS SUIT
Important Witness for Plaintiff
Could Not 30 Secured.

Owing to the absence of a necessary
witness for the plaintiff, the suit of John
Curry against the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company for 5000 damages for injuries
alleged to have been received through de-
feets in coal derrick on which he was
working. ended in mistrial in the Su-
preme Court yesterday afternoon.
Before the conclusion of the presenta-
tion of the PLAINTIFF case, Lawyer War
rem Dixon, who represented Curry, learn
ed that an expert witness, who was to
testify, would not be present. He accord
ingly notified Justice Collins that to COM
tinue the case under the circumstances
would be preiudiciial to his clients inter-
ests and requested that Juror be with
drawn and mistrial granted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-16
THE sHAucHRAUn"

st. Johns Hall was packed last night at
the second performance of ''The Shaugh-
raun by the members Of ST. Johns
Dramatic Circle The play was even bet
ter than the first night. There was not
the slightest hitch from start to finish
and the audience was generous in its ap-
plause The play Will be given tonight
and tomorrow night.