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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
LAWN PARTY At ST. JosEpH's
Large Reception TO Be Held on Next
Tuesday and Wednesday.

grand strawberry festival and lawn
party viii be held on the grounds ad-
joining the new. st. Joseph's X. G.
Church Day Nursery, on Summit oppo-
site Sip avenue, next Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings.
The grounds will be beautifully illumi-
mated and decorated, and dancing will be
enjoyed on temporary platform which
will be erected ON the lawn.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
furnishing of the nursery, and the ad-
vance sale of tickets shows a general
public interest most gratifying to those
in charge of the arrangements.
The patronesses are:--Miss Coyle,
Mrs. Browning, Mrs. John J. Cone Mrs.
Joseph NJ. Noonan. Mrs. Nora Joyce,
Miss Ginnochio, Miss Vincent, Mrs.
Wheelihan, Mrs. II. P. Simon, Mrs. Tul-
ly. Miss Maroney, Mrs. Gilmore and
Mrs. O'Keefe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
GERMAN VEREIa MEETS
Annual Election of Officers at
Renters Hall

The annual election of officers OF the
German Pioneer Verein took place last
evening at Reuters Hall, Jersey ave
nue. and First street.
The entire board of officers of last
year were reelected. They were as fol-
lows:-Ferdinand Heintze, President;
Frank Galley, President; Louis L..
Finke, Recording Secretary; Theodore
Fischlein, Financial Secretary;,Jo John Il.
Prilliwitz. Corresponding Secretary;
Joseph Schellenberger, Treasurer; Henry
Puster, Attorney; Valentine Puster, Lii
brarian, and Superintendent. of Home;
Charles Roth. Collector; DR.. F. E. Lam
bert, Horse Physician, and Miss f. Lat
erman, Matron.
Mr.. Heintze, the President, has been
elected to that office for the bourth time,
and Secretary Finke has served for the
past ten years The different commit
tees of the Verein win be appointed by
the President at the first meeting in July.
In the absence of President Heintze,
Vice President Frank Galley occupied
the chair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
FAKlR'S CLEVER SCHEME
Works the Heights BY Asking Funds
for His Daughters Burial

For several weeks residents on the
Heights have been approached Dy md
dle-aged man, wearing brown suit ana
gray felt hat, who produced letter con
tanning an appeal for funds with whlch
to bury his young daughter. This letter
was crudly written. 1t was dated
Greenyille, and signed James O'keefe-
At its close are several signatures with
small of money written opposite to them.
Each signature appears to have been
written by the same hand, and CORE
spends very much to the writing in the
body of the letter.
The police of the Communipaw avenue
station were asked to arrest this person
over ten weeks ago, when he made his
appearance ON Clerk street. Those ap-
preached believed him a fakir. The fel-
low disappeared, but turned up again
yesterday and worked an entirely differ
ent section.
Fakirs have been reaping rich re-
ward on the Heights lately. Scarcely
day passes that several of them does not
call on a homestead with a scheme to ex-
tort money from the inmates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
DIAMOND WEDDING
Mr.. Geo. Johnson Returns
From Celebration Of His
Parents Sixtieth Mar
riage Anniversary
in Denmark.

Mr.. George johnson, prominent bus-
mess man of the Heights, returned few
days ago from Denmark, his native land,
bubbling over with news of his SIX
weeks trip. Mr.. johnson went abroad
to attend the diamond wedding Of his
parents. This event was celebrated in
great style in the town where the old
folks reside about fifty miles from Co
penhagen.
The celebration took place on May l5
in the town hail. In the morning the
children from two schools We're present
and sung numerous selections. All day
the exercises continued. The town Off
calls were all present and rendered their
congratulations to the old people In
the evening there was dancing and mer-
rymaking in which the whole town took
part.
Mr.. Johnson brought back with him
picture of his parents taken on the day
of the celebration. His father resembles
old Dom Kruger.
Mr.. oJhnson, in telling of the celebra-
ton, says that his parents are in perfect
health, and look as though they could
enjoy twenty more years of life. Both
are over eighty.
1T was a rare treat to see the old
people again." said he. "The whole
town turned out to honor them. My
father has resided all his life in the same
1..... =, ,,.t;.I, h. x.-,s. hn,n Ton vaarS
ago 1 visited them when they celebrated
their golden wedding. Neither appear to
have changed one bit since then"
Mr.. johnson Travelled very much while
abroad. He visited Prussia and Ger
many, and also celebrated his fifty-eighth
birthday while in Denmark. He took
treatment at the Carlsbad baths and is
now enjoying perfect health.
In discussing the proposed sale of the
Danish West Indies to the United States,
he said that the people were perfectly
satisfied to have the sale consummated.
He explained that the Danes considered
the islands a burden and would gladly
part with them.
Mr. johnson also referred to the re-
cent edict of the Gar Of Russia which
abolished the constitution of Finland.
Finland was governed by the Gar, but
not directly. The Finlanders had GER
tain privileges under their constitution,
one in particular that exempting them
from service in the army.
s1rha naoDle arc all hrhknn nm over fhe
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
JOHN |. SWAYzE WEEDS
Governor Murphy's Secretary
Married to Miss Eva
Grouse.
Especial to 'erhe Jersey city News.''l

Especial to 'eThe Jersey City News."3
TRENTON, June G, 1s02.-John Law
renee Swayze. private secretary Of Cover
nor Murphy, and Miss Eva Couse We're
married at the Church Of the Good Shep-
herd in Hamburg. Sussex county yestei-
day afternoon at half-past two o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Joseph Smith, rector of the church The
bride was given away by her uncle, Jo-
seph Coult, of Newark.
Miss Elizabeth Anne Couse. sister OF
the bride, was maid aof honor, and Miss
Florence. Edmonson, Miss Ethel Geer and
Miss Gertrude Rowe, of New York City.
ana Miss Emma ]. Couse, were the brides
maids. Archie E. Hough of Newton was
best man. and Horace /. Beemer and Geo
A. Smith of Newton and j. B. r. Smith,
assistant secretary of state, Of this city,
were the ushers.
The bride wore gown Of white crepe
de chine trimmed lavishly with duchess
lace.
Mrs. Swayze is the daughter Of the late
DR.. Joseph p. Couse and Hannah Givens.
She was born in Hamburg. and few
years ago graduated from the English
and classical school at Newton, after
which she took up. the study of kinder
garten work in New York City
John Lawrence Swayze is the youngest
son OF the late Jacob L. Swayze. He was
horn at Newton, october II. 1865 Mr.
swayze was educated al the Newton CoI-
leeiate Institute and at Philiips7Exese
Academy. Exeter N. H.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
SMALLPOX COST
County Has Spent $40. 600
Since the Present Epi-
demic Began.
TAXPAYERS WARNED
Freeholders Urge the Vac
cination of all Who Have
Not Been Inoculated.

Aside from the danger to which the
general public is subjected through the
rayages of smallpox the expense atfend-
ing the care of the unfortunate victims
of the loathsome disease by the County
is becoming q serious matter, and VIII
form a no unimportant item in the tax
budget for next year.
In providing for the proper care and
treatment of smallpox patients the Free
holders have not stopped at expense, and
the result is shown in the remarkable
low death rate prevalent.
The appropriation for the smallpox
hospital has been $500 for a number
of years. The cost of each patient in
the institution during the past year has
averaged 81 day, and, as they are gen
orally kept there three weeks, the con-
valescent has cost the County about S42
when he or she is discharged as cured.
The more than 1000 cases treated since
the present outbreak began has necessi-
tated an expenditure of about $42, 900,
and the prospect of no immediate relief
through the abatement of the ravages of
the disease is causing the County govern
ing body some alarm.
Prompted by these facts, Freebooter
VIM. ]. Moran at yesterdays meeting,
presented the following statement, with
request that the press be asked to pub
lish it,
To the Citizens and Taxpayers of Hud-
son County.
All who have not been should be vac
einated at once. All not vaccinated with
in seven years should be reyaccinated.
This would end the present epidemic of
smallpox. In this County cases of small
pox have been reported as follows:-
1900, s; 1901, 265; 1902, to April 80,
800.
These figures show the steady spread
of the coptagion. The disease still ex-
hibits great vitality. The rate of death
is increasing continuously, indicating
that the disease is becoming Of more
fatal type
The expense to the County is very
great, and promises from present indica-
tions to become a serious question for the
taxpayers to confront. The coming win
ter must be regarded with apprehension.
The Health Boards are reaching many,
but only those convinced of the need of
vaccination. All others should be arous-
ed from their Indifference and be vaccin-
ated or revaccinated.
Before the question on the disposition
of the statement was put Director Mich
ael B. Holmes said:-
Il heartily endorse the statements en-
bodied in this document. l believe that
nothing that this Board can do to in
duce the general public to be vaccinated
should be left undone. The burden of
expense for caring for the unfortunate
sufferers from the disease is becoming
heavy, and it is our duty to impress ON
the public mind the necessity and bene-
fit of vaccination" ="
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
MAIN BURSTS
Pipe Under the Hackensack
River Losing 1000, 900
Gallons of Water
Daily.
DIVERS SEARCH FOR LEAK
Unless Quickly Repaired Fin
ancial Damage May Ag-
gregate Large Amount
to the City.
DIVERS SEARCH FOR LEAK

60 olr
ihe water man ,os
River "iiieh supi''sS !. ,a,rg
again DfoAeh '1"u ooo 900 aal,ons
wasted AZ ra'e - s1s - ,,,e-,,+
oay ihe pipe p.oAe af+arnoon
put II was ny u'''-- -lS,.x ,aarrod
that chiei Ehsii'eei ma a.s+ init
that sohe'hiis @as "-oas .sa.4s - reos,ves
ma 'i0a oame w. ..,.-,,,,,t,o,, Of
oaiiy WIN e,aa NTH
water. -neeeis a r.T,o.,o,,o, h.
Inc elsiheei eseis s -. 50 of anv
learns Ina an ,'Si 80 - ,,aer,s an in
tliiou nos ','
ses''s . '-oA' .,ra.sa of
s'eiuas 49, 49,, ,,oil,,on gallons
1-a,,ra,, s,,snacted that the loss
80 oa,sad hv : hreak somewhere. He
+ha,,a,+ ~ t,rst that the break was in the
cove nlaoa that last wears break occur
Ia u;s on,niop was that some old
1ooaa, r,,,,.,s ,.,aro blown ont from the new
.,,, :, ~. r..+s renoired He went to
.,,.,ad o,,er the main. He
,.o,ao :. o.a mint and there
iocated the break He thinks it is some
e4,,, fea+ quay from the point of the old
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
TOO POOR 10 BURY HIN

When four-year-old Michael Recci died
of smallpox at No. AL Henderson street
yesterday, his poverty-stricken relatives
could not get an undertaken to bury the
childs remains CLERK c. J. Rooney. of
the County Health Board was notified
Of the circumstances and directed two
attendants at the county isolation hos
pitai to see that the body was properly
Inferred. A coffin war brought from
Snake Hill and before nightfall the un-
fortunate dead was buried in the paupers'
field.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
RICH PATIENT
Man Sent to Smallpox Hos
pital Said to Have
$4,000 on Him.

Captain Harry Bum, who claims to be
hospital service. was taken to the prsc
house at Snake Hill this morning from a
boarding house at No 245 Warren street.
When the case was discovered by the
health officials Dr. Sauer went to the
house and found Bum broken out with
smallpox When Health officer Edward
Salmon later went to fumigate the build
ing, having heard that Bum was mar
ried, asked for his wife. A short, dark
featured young woman came forward and
said she was not his wife but that she
hoped to be some day.
Bum previously occupied a room with
a woman as his wife at a boarding house
kept by a Mrs Needham at No. 141 Grand
was taken to the hospital he had con-
siderable money on his person. It was
said he had $4,000.
The authorities at Snake Hill this
morning when asked If any such amount
of money was found on the man, said ne
had large sum of money on mis- person
but they did not know exactly how mucf.
When Bum was removed a woman who
claimed to be his wife telephoned to the
pest house asking that her husband, Cap
tain Harry Bum. be asked to send some
money to her at her home. No. 141 Grand
street
When the message was delivered to
Captain Bum by the matron he sent word
back that the woman was not his Wife
and that he would not send her anS
nancy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
VIEWED BY HUNDREDS
Prof. De Grand ValIe's Friends
Pay Last Tribute-FuneraI
at Ridgewood.

The body Of Professor Leopold de Grand
Vale. who died suddenly at ST. Miehaefs
r. c. Church yesterday morning after he
had finished a requiem mass. Is now at
Careys undertaking establishment. No. s5s
Grove street.
County Physician Converse called late
yesterday afternoon and after examining
the body said the aged professor met
his death from heart disease.
Last evening hundreds of men, women
and children took last look at their old
friend. AS the people were leaving
the store. many women could be seen
with handkerchiefs in hand drying their
tears.
The body will be removed this after
noon for burial to the professors home
at Ridgewood by the dead mans nephew.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
WANT PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Socialists Oppose the Proposed
Expenditure of $5OO,OoO
for a New High School.

The following is the full text of the
school resolution referred to in yester-
days News" which has been COM
municated to the Board of Finance by the
local Socialist party
Socialist Party Headquarters.
No. S24 Central avenue, Jersey City.
June 2, 1852
To the Honorable Board OF Finance
Commissioners
Gentiemen-At a regular meeting Of
the Twelfth Ward Branch. Socialist
party. held May q. the following reso-
iutions were ordered transmitted 10
the Board OF Finance and Education.
EDWIN DICKSON.
Whereas. In these times Of prosper
ity for the Beef Trust. Coal Trust OIL
Trust and the countless other gigantic
combinations. when working men are
supposed TO be steadily employed IN
factory and work shop and the chill
dren ought 70 be al school, and
whereas. The high rents and meas
ly apartments over the river are
driving more and still more families
to the Heights. pressing upon the
school accommodations and resulting
in the crowding out of many children.
with 6alf day sessions for others; and
Whereas. Il has been reported that
the Board Of Finance were ready to
make an appropriation for a new No
10 primary school. but We're deferred
from taking such action by the assur-
ances of a Director of the Board OF
Education that old No. 10 School could
be fixed up; be it
Resolved. That the Twelfth Ward
Branch, Socialist Party, in regu-
lar meeting assembled respect
fully requests the Honorable
Board of Finance Commissioners to
reject the proposal to bolster up this
Inadequate, i'll ventilated and unsani-
tary school building which is fruit
full source of sickness among our chill
6ren and their teachers;
Resolved. That this Ward Branch
regards as i'll advised any expenditure
of public money in patching UP, when
the growth of the population demands
more school room capacity, with UP
10 date sanitary appliances and perfect
ventilating and heating equipments;
and be 1t further
Resolved, That we suggest, if any
economizing is urged. the present high
School building should be put In re-
pairs ard the half million dollars or
dered for a new High School should
be expended in the erection of primary
a~d grammar school; for 1t were better
that the comparatively few who can
AFFORD TO send their children to the
High School should be incommoded
rather than the many should be de-
prfved of the instruction necessary to
qualify them for the rights and duties
of American citizenship.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
WHITE FACE
IN THE BARS
Italian Incendiary Tries to
Avoid State Prison
By Suicide.
HANGING IN HIS CELL
Vigilant Keeper at the County
Jail Prevents a Tragedy
From Francisco Riz-
zo's Despair.

The vigilance of the jail officials shortly
before midnight last night alone prevented
the success of one of the most determined
and novel attempts at self-destruction
ever attempted by a prisoner confined in
the old gray prison on the Hill.
The would-be suicide was francisco
Rizzo who, with Philippe Pallano. was
recently convicted in the General Ses-
sons Court of burning their barber shop
at Grand and Second streets. Hoboken,
State prison. At the conclusion Of the
long drawn out trial Rizzo was thought
to have gone insane, but County Ply
sician Converse. after an examination.
pronounced him sound mentally and
ascribed his condition to the severe mem
tai strain attending the trial.
Owing to the prisoners somewhat err
ratio actions since his conviction a close
watch was kept on him, and Night Keeper
Copcutt received orders from Warden Sui
livan to visit rho cell of the convicted in
cendiary at regular intervals.
1t was while in the performance of this
duty shortly before midnight last night
that the night keeper noticed the pallid
face Of the convicted Sicilian pressed
against the bars of the upper part Of his
cell door. The eyes were closed and. the
face appeared like the face of death. It
was dark in the cell, but Copcutt realizing
the situation hastily pushed open the
door.
The would-be suicides body was sus-
pended by the neck from the cell door by
an iron chain wrenched from the upper
cot of the cell. Ills feet were within a
few inches of the floor and he was slowly
strangling to death.
copcutte released the mans neck from
the loop made of the iron chain, laid the
unconscious form on the floor and hastily
notified Warden Sullivan. Restoratives
were administered and Rizzo was soon
in his normal condition. Had it not been
for the vigilance and prompt action Of
Sheriff Ruempler's deputies the attemp,
at self-destruetion would have succeeded.
The hour selected by the would-be
suicide was a most favorable one. His
cell is located in wards 3, where convicted
criminals awaiting removal TO State
prison are confined. They were all locked
up for the night and there was no possi-
bility of his attempt being discovered ex-
cept by the night keeper.
This morning Deputy Sheriff Frank
Hague took Rizzo to State prison. With
him was Phillipo Pallano, his business
partner, convicted with him; Albert Rose,
sentenced to three years for larceny, and
Charles E. Lawrence, who will serve a
similar term for conducting disorderly
house in this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
PRETTY HEIGHTS WEDDING
Miss Mary Walter Married to Mr.
Halsey Petit

A pretty home wedding took place last
evening when Miss May Walter, of Nor
ton place, on the Heights, was married
to Mr.. Halsey Petit. The wedding
ceremony was performed at the residence
Of Mr. and Mrs. Petit, 85 Stevens ave
nue., by the Rev. E. w. Fulper, pastor
Of the English Lutheran Church of Our.
Saviour. Miss Carrie Walter was the
bridesmaid and Mr.. Louis Kpoth the
best man. A reception followed.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. Petit, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Walter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Petit. Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wal
ter, George Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. Neiz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Knoth, Misses Irene,
Estelle and Blanch Petit, Miss Minnie
Benner, Miss Rose Knoth and Miss Vir-
ginia Nugent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
NEW INTERPRETATIONS

New concerns to file articles Of incor-
poration at the County Clerks office yes
terday were
Inter State Ball Bearing Company,
registered once, 24s-245 Washington
street. this city; 81 100000, Of which Looo
shares Of par value Of 500 each are I
per cent. cumulative preferred stock IN
corporators. Frank w. @. Mack and
Licnei G. r. Killian. New xo.A, and
Geerge white. Jr.. Madison, A.
German American Steel Ball Co; same
registered once amount Of capital stock
ana inoorporators ar above
Internatlonal staker Co. No. IS Ex-
change place. Manufecturers Of ma
chinery skolE<rs $a5a. 80 Ioala n palIey,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
PHILIP M'AVINEY DEAD
Old Harrison Democratic Resi-
dent Stricken Fatally With
Apoplexy.

fsnecial to ssThe Jersey City News ,
NEWARK. June 6, 1902.-Philip Me-
Aviuey. who was one of the Oldest resi-
dents of Harrison, and who has held var
ious public offices in the town, died sud
denly at his home, 221 Cleveland avenue,
in that place, shortly after Z o'clock yes
terday morning. He was apparently In
good health when he arose at his usuni
hour. A little later, while walking IN
the yard of, his residence, he was stricken
with apoplexy, and died shortly after
physician arrived
Mr.. McAviney was born in Clones,
Ireland, February 6, 1888, and came 10
the United States when thirtsen years
old. For nearly forty years he bad lived
in Harrison. In 1868 he was member
of the old Township Committee, and was
the last of the town officials Of that
year to die. In 1865 and 1895 he was
the tax collector, and in 1871 was elected
a member of the Town Council for q
two-year term. During 1873 ne was ass
SCISSOR. For twenty years, and up nnSIl
1890, he was employed by the late Owen
McCabe, of this city.
In 1890 he became associated with his
son. Philip A. McAviney, in the man
agement Of the Kearny Record. anu at
the time of his death was the business
manager.
The deceased was a member OF AS
sumption Council No. AZ. Catholic Bene-
bolent Legion; one oftthe orsanIzrrs ana
a member of the board of directors Of
the Harrison and Kearny Building and
Loan Association. andaa member of the
Senior Holy Name Society of the Holy
Cross Church. A widow, three sons and
four daughters, one fthe latter beng
a sister Of charity, survive MIN. u
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
OWL-LIKE HEATH
Has Regained His Calm De-
meanor-"Nothing to
Say"

Forrest A. Heath, Assistant Clerk of
the Board of Finance, who was de-
nounced in open meeting of the Board
Of Finance by Commissioner Brock as
a liar and falsifer of reports against the
Street and Water Board, had regained
his usual calm demeaner this morning.
To inquiries by a reporter of "The
News" Mr. Heath replied that he had
nothing 20 say.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
GETS DERRICK CONTRACT
A. j. Corcoran to Do Part Of the
River Tunnel Work.

Mr. A. ]. Corcoran. the well known
wind mill owner. has secured his second
contract for work on the Hudson hiver
Tunnel. A few days ago he was mott
fed that his bid for the new twenty-six
foot derrick was the lowest. and that he
could go ahead with the work as soon as
possible.
This enormous machine will be used at
the mouth of the tunnel at Fifteenth and
Provost streets, for the purpose of hoist
ing iron and steel In and out Of the tun-
mel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-06
LOST WATCH QUICKLY FOUND


Alexander Smith, Of No. $50 Bramhali
avenue, reported to the police of the
Communipaw avenue station last night
that he had lost ladies' hunting gold
watch with the initials w. L. 5. on the
case The watch was lost on the Bouie-i
ward near Jewett avenue.
A few hours after the loss was report
ed John German, of No. $40 Communi-l
paw avenue. brought the watch to the
station house. The missing article was
then returned to the owner.