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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
COAL FUR THE POOR.
Prospect Dramatic Society
Gives a Play to Swell the
Fund.

The Prospect Dramatic Company, an
organization of Hobcken amateurs, last
night produced the four-act drama 'Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE at Central Hall
There is to be special matinee for chill
dren this afternoon and another produc-
ton of the play tonight, followed by a
ball.
A dance followed last nights produc-
ton. Between the acts there is inter-
spersed vaudeville sketches. The COM
pany has announced that the production
Jersey City and Hoboken Coal Fund"
Mr.. George Haines assumes the title
role n the production of the play. 1t
would appear that his father is, in a
sense, backing the show. A man who
said he was young Mr.. Haines's father
stood at the door of the Central Hall
Theatre last night In response to
queries by News" reporter last night
as TO how the profits are to go ito the
jersey City and Hobosen Coal Fund"
the gentleman at the door said
Our expenses will amount to about
S127. We don't know how we are COM
ing ont Every dollar over and above
our expenses viii be paid out from the
box office tomorrow night to responsible
persons who will see that coal is pur-
chased and distributed among the poor
in Jersey City and Hoboken. One half
of the profits is to go to Jersey City's
poor and the other half to the poor OF
Hobolen.
But who is to collect this money ?"
asked the reporter.
Mrs. Holden, of the Helping Hand
Society, for Hoboken, and Poormaster
Hewitt, of Jersey City, for the poor of
Jersey City," promptly answered the
gentleman at the door.
As to the entertainment, it is not so
bad for amateurs. There were between
two and three hundred people in the hall
last night, many of whom were 'kids in
the galleries" The auditorium was over
half full. The occupants of the seats
were mainly we'll dressed young people,
! who We're evidently friends of the dra-
matte company and who were anticipat-
ing an enjoyable dance after the per-
/ of the amateur actors. Among the kids
i in the gallery" however. it was different.
They were inclined TO hiss the perform
anee. and it looked several times in the
early part of the performance as if the
whole affair might end in fasco. The
players, as amateurs, were doing nobly.
| 1t was an ambitious effort on the part
of young Mr.. Haines.
That crowd in the gallery could not ap-
preciate the portrayal of such charac-
ter as Hyde. They laughed and there
were at times a few catcalls. Young
Mr.. Haines was painfully embarrassed.
! 1t looked at one time as though he had
lost his temper. He practically demand
/ ed fair play. His acting, as an anna
teur, essaying such a role as Hyde, was
superb He won the intelligent members
Of his audience, and 1t was not long be-
fore even the "kids nthe gallery sub
sided and earnestly applauded. But they
were much better pleased with the vaude-
vile performance than with ''Dr. Jekyll
] and Mr.. Hyde" There is a matinee for
children this afternoon and another per-
formance tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
HIS MIDGET SOUL PATRO|
Police Commissioners Mitch
ell Says : No /" to the
Davises Charity
Concert.

At last nights meeting of the Police
Board a request was received from the
Robert Davis Association for permit to
give a sacred concert in the Bijou Thea
tire on Sunday evening, January 4. The
The communication stated that the law
would be complied with in every way and
also that the object of the concert was
charity.
DIR. McGill moved that the request be
referred to Chief Murphy with power,
which is the usual proceeding in matters
of this nature.
Commissioner Mitchell at once asked
that the matter be brought before the
Board Immediately and action taken up
on it.
The motion was put and President Til
den and Commissioner McGill both voted
in the affirmative while Commissioner
Mitchell voted No"
President Tilden remarked that as the
affair was for charity and charity COW
cred multitude of sins, he would vote,
yes" u
When asked for his reasons for voting
against the granting of this request,
Commissioner Mitchell answered II do
not believe in these Sunday night affairs
and that's all there is to it."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
.FIE! SANTA CLAUS
Runs Short Of Gifts and
Helps Himself in Reis'
Home.


Santa Claus ran out of gifts before
he reached Union Hill early Christmas
morning, and, finding it necessary to re-
plenish his pack and, having no time to
return to his mythical abode at the
North Pole, he visited the home of Peter
Refs, at No. 541 Humboldt street, that
town.
which he must have considered suitable
for Christmas presents awaiting him, for,
without stopping to obtain the consent
of Mr.. Refs, he proceeded to fill his
sack. He took two suits of clothes, an
overcoat, hat, pair of fur gloves,
watch and chain. two gold rings, ladies'
breastpin; cigar case and twenty-five
cents which he found tucked away in
drawer He also helped himself to some
thing to eat and enjoyed quiet smoke
out of Mr.. Reis's pipe. He was wholly
lacking in etiquette, however, for he neg
lected to leave his card.
There is very little sentiment about
Mr.. Refs, and, while he will play the
part of Santa Claus at the Christmas
entertainment of the Union Hill Turn
Verein tomorrow night, he has little love
for the gentleman who bears that name
for the reason that the children's patron
saint has cost him many dollars for gifts
since he attained his majority. He was,
therefore, very much exercised when he
discovered that Santa Claus had robbed
him of his gifts, and at once complained
to the police. The latter, fearing that
the burglarious Santa Claus might elude
them if he knew they were ON his trail,
made no mention of the robbery to the
reporters. They are working on a strong
clue and do not want to rob themselves
of any chance to run the burglar down.
From footprints in the snow they dis
covered that the burglar wore a No. Z
shoe and they are trying to discover
man who wears a shoe of that size.
They are satisfied that when they dis
cover him they will have the burglar
tina is, if his breath smells of tobacco
smoke and plum pudding, as he had
both at Reis's home
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
GOOD CHILDREN REWARDED
Skates for Learning Biblical
Facts and Vases for New
Scholars.

The North Baptist Church Christmas
Entertainment took place last evening
in the church auditorium. Exercises were
given by the Sunday School scholars,
prizes and presents were awarded, and
a collection for the benefit of the New
Jersey Children's Home Society was
taken up. About $23 was realized.
There was large attendance. The
church was decorated with holly and
evergreen. The middle platform was
made into chimney fireplace with an
open CRATE A gas log furnished fire
for the CRATE. The sides of the platform
were trimmed with holly.
The exercises consisted of songs, in
strumental selections and recitations by
the Sunday school pupils.
There were prizes awarded to forty
seven pupils for attending school regular
" during the year. The prize to each
was handsome leather bound copy of
the New Testament. The average at
tendance of the Sunday school is 2S6.
For correctly committing to memory
certain prescribed parts of the Bible
PRIZES -nSEc uMdIU0Q ~ MISS Il IOItuC6
Marvin, Ethel Bundy and Adrian FL
liott. The girls each received a hand
some hand painted china bonbon box.
The boy was presented with a pair of
skates.
For bringing to the Sunday School the
greatest number of new scholars during
the year, Miss Florence Jones was given
costly Japanese vase.
Miss Ada Depew, the pianist, was pre-
cd n ell hxyf he
Sunday School children.
The scholars of the advanced depart
ment each received a pound box of can
dy. These of the intermediate classes
each received a half-pound box of candy
and a book. The primary department
children-the boys got each half-pound
box of candy and a drawing slate. The
girls received candy and cups and
saucers.
The Rev. Benjamin Otto, pastor, was
pleased with the festivities and wished
each child a Merry Christmas"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
TO SEE TAYLOR HANGED.
Sheriff Ze1lsr Announces the rhysi-
clans VI ho Will Attend.

Sheriff Zeller this morning announced
his list OF jurors to witness the execution
of George W. Taylor, ON January 6 next,
unless the Court Of Pardons intervenes
and commutes the sentence Of the muir
derer to life imprisonment. The list of
jurors appointed By the Court to officially
certify to the death of the condemned me-
gro has already been printed and with
those named by the Sheriff today and the
duly accredited newspaper representa-
tives, these are the only persons permit
ted by lay to witness the execution:
The Sheriff's jury is composed Of
DIR. J. d. Murphy, T.. II. Vaughan and
Charles Hoffman, Hohoken; DR.. Albert
J. Loomis, Henry ID. Meyers. DIR. Robert
Stewart, John Murray, George Walms-
ley, Ernest Seitas and Alexander WalK-
er, Jersey City; DIR. Phenig, West Hobo-
ken, and DR.. Schmer, West New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
JAMES DICKSON DEAD.
Member of Firm of Stone Cutters
Succumbs TO Heart Trouble.

Mr.. James Dickson, of the firm Of
James Dickson & Bro, stone cutters,
died yesterday at his home, No. SO Bay
view avenue Greenville Death was due
to heart disease. He was sixty-seven
years old.
Mr.. Dickson had been in the granite
business in this city for thirty years. He
was in partnership with his brother, who
died several years ago. OF late Mr.. Dick
son managed the business alone, There
are thre places of business: one on York
street, OF Grand street and opposite the
New York Bay Cemetery.
Services will be held tomorrow in the
Lafayette Methodist Church, Of which he
was member. The Rev. William Red
heffer viii officiate and interment will
be made in the New York Bay Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
THE MAYOR WAS OUT
Mr.. Young Went to the City Hall to
Lsarn Something About Trol1eys.

General Manager David Young, of the
North Jersey Street Railway Company,
went to the City Hall this morning for
the purpose Of having talk with Mayor
Pagan about the trolley service His
Honor recently sent a letter to the conn
pany's officials complaining of over
crowded cars, etc. Mr.. Young did not
find Mr.. Fagan in. He said that he
hoped to have better luck next time.
Mayors Secretary O'Connor asked him
to come around again Monday after
noon.
Mr.. Young tried to have a talk with
the Mayor last Tuesday, but the latter
was in Trenton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
REV. Mr.. VANCE SPEAKER.

Meetings for Men, now being conducted
Sunday afternoons at four O'Clock in
Hasbrouck Hall, under the auspices of
the Central Department Y. NJ. G. A.,
will be addressed by the Rev. James J.
Vance, the gifted pastor of the North
Reformed Church of Newark on the sub
ject '9Ehe Son of Man.
The Empire State Male Quartette,
of New York, will sing 4sThe Lost
Chord. = Nearer My God to Thee" 20
Lord Hear Our Prayer" and Nov the
Day Is Over"
These meetings are very interesting
and have been well attended by the men
of the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
MORE pLUMS TO FALL.

The Hoboken Common Council, at its
next meeting. will re-appoint License IN
speetor Joseph McGovern and Second As
sistant City Clerk Daniel Kessler. These
appointments are also expected to be
made
For kkeepers-Edward Walker
John Sullivan, Charles Coyne, Jacob
Aeschbach.
For Poormaster-Henry Barck.
For mptroller-Frederick Kauf-
mann.
For City Hall Engineers-Chr Christopher
Kelly, Michael Kelley,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
FATAL AUTO SOLD.
A. H. Morris Pays $3.50 for Mr.
Mathews's Machine.

Alfred Fl. Morris, the we'll known race
track man, has purchased for $3.50 the
Panhard automobile, in which Frank J..
Mathews and Mrs. Cobb rode to their
deaths near Elberon on August 26 1t is
understood that Mr.. Matthews original
ly paid $4,000 for the machine
While Mr.. Morris's Chauffeur was run
ming the automobile down Montgomery
street this morning on his way across the
river the battery gave out in front of
the City Hall. and the big machine re-
manned stationery for several hours.
The machine can be operated at speed
of fifty miles or more an hour.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
FINED A DRIVER FOR CRUELTY

Samuel Friend, of No. 273 Canal
street. Brooklyn, was arrested at the
Junction at late hour last night by
S. 2. G. A. Officer Bennett and taken
to the Commtinipaw avenue police sta
ton, charged with cruelty to animals.
Friend was driving a lame horse to an
unloaded wagon, and Justice of the
Peace Charles A. Roe fined the driver
SO and COSTS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
stratford, r. Simon, J. W. Valentine,
r IT Whalan

Stratford, r. Simon, J. w. Valentine,
j. II. Wbalen.
From third class to second class-H
T. Bolen, Il. A. Barry, G. III. Book
staver, w J.. Blakey, I'll. Duffy. d. J.
Donovan. G.. A. Duffett, IA. Fox, Z. A.
Hearns. w. i. Kahle. J. j. Keefe, J. G.
McGovern, William MeCarron, r. Quet-
ting, r. S. Reilly, r. ]. Shugrue, w. e.
Sopher. w. Tauiman, II. YanHorn.
Chief Murphy, who at all times has the
interests of his men at heart, and who
worked hard to secure these promotions,
expressed his qualification last night by
saying that it was the happiest moment
in his life when he heard President Til
den declare the resolution adopted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
FACAN WAS
MISSING
The Mayor Didn't Show Up
at the City Hall This
This Morning.
WORKING ON HIS SLATE
Rumor Says That He and Col.
Dickinson Were in Con-
ference Somewhere.
WORKING ON HIS SLATE

Mayor Pagan kept under cover to-day.
He didn't put in an appearance at the
City Hall and his clerks said that he
wasn't expected there until Monday
morning. ItNwas said that he wasn't ill
nor was he out out of town. He simply
took day off and remained at home, ac-
cording to Secretary O'Connor.
Col. Dickinson didn't show up at the
City Hall yesterday or to-day.
The impression prevailed that Mr..
Pagan and the Colonel would have a lit
tie chat about appointments some time
to-day.
TALKS WITH HIS ADVISERS.
Finance Commissioner Bach and Cor
poration Counsel Record had long talk
with the Mayor in the latter's Office yes
terday afternoon. Both are close to His
Honor and are looked upon as two of
his immediate advisers. 1t was rumored
that they sylnpathized with Mr.. Pagan
over the embarrassing position in which
he has been placed by the G. o. P. ma
chine which he demanded that he turn
down James G. Lindsay for reappoint-
ment as a Tax Commissioner.
Mr.. Bacon and Mr.. Record were ex-
tremely mum as to the details of the talk.
LINDSAY DISTRESSED.
Later on Mr.. Lindsay was ushered into
the Mayors office. He had distressed
look when he went in. There was twin
kle i'll his eye when he came out. Lind
say has long had confidence in the Mayor
as man who kepes his word, and he
doesn't believe that the machine can bull
doze him into violating solemn obliga-
ton. The Mayor has assured Mr.. Lind
say that he will reappoint him and the
Tax Commissioner expects that his com
mission will be forthcoming at the proper
time.
KEEPS Mum.
The Mayor has carefully fefrained
from letting anybody into the secret of
the makeup of his slate. He says that
it will remain open until early next week.
The friends of the Mayor are hopeful
that the little difficulty with the machine
can be adjusted without declaration of
war on either side
Colonel Dickinson didn't show up at
his office in Hoboken this morning. His
subordinates said that they didn't have
the slightest idea where he was.
1t was said at the Union League Club
that neither the Colonel nor the Mayor
had bene seen there today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
FINE PRIZES FOR the LADIES
Arrangements A Completed for the
d Wis Association Euchre.

The committee in charge of the ladies'
euchre to held at the club house of
the RobefI Davis Association on Mon
day evening next, has received fifty
prizes, every one of more than ordinary
value and beatty. The play will begin
promptly at eight o'clock.
In order to prevent any misnnder-
standing. the committee desires to an
nounce that no tickets for the euchre
have been issued and that any lady ac-
companied by club memeber is well
come. There have been no notices, ex-
cept through the public press, issued by
the committee.
All indications now point to gratify-
ing success and no effort is being spared
to make all who attend thoroughly enjoy
the event.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
LAWYERS WILL TACKLE IT.
Bar Association to Discuss the Needs
of New Court House.

The question of the advisability of
erecting new courthouse under the act
passed years ago will be discussed at
Hudson County Bar Association. to be
held at the Jersey City Club, Clinton and
Crescent avenues. on next Tuesday even
ing, December 30, at eight o'clock. The
unfinished business of the recent annual
meeting will be transacted and the aues-
tion of regular bi-monthly meetings, be-
sides other important matters will be
considered.
A social session viii follow the meeting
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
SKATING CLUBS SEASON.

The season Of the Jersey City Skating
Club was formally opened at their rink,
Glenwood avenue. this morning, when the
clnb hockey team held its first practice.
Club members will be permitted the use
Of the ice during the afternoon and un-
til ten O'clock this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
GREENWOOD CLUBS STAG.

An invitation stag will be given by
the members Of the Greenwood Club of
the Horseshoe section of the city on
Saturday evening. January 3, at Elks'
Hall, York and Henderson streets.
Talent has been engaged and plenty of
refreshments will be served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
PAYS PERSONAL TAX.
E. F. G. Young Sends Check for
S1,l7O.3S to the CITY Collector.

Mr.. u. i. G. Young, president of the
North Jersey STREET Railway Company, to-
day paid 81, ,170.3S, representing his per-
sonal tax to City Collector Davis.
The Collector received $11 ,842. .46 in
taxes yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
BIDS FOR COUNTY SUPPLIES.

An adjourned meeting Of the Board of
FreeholderS to receive bids for supplies
to the county institutions for the coming
year Will he held at the Court House on
Monday afternoon at four O'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
Mr.. AND MRS. scUllY's GIFT

The stork visited the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Scully, of No. s. Booraeln
avenue. last night, and left beautiful
bouncing baby boy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

JAMES ]. MERRITY, Undertaken,
No. $50 Grove street. Hudson Tel. 2S9.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

THOMAS HUGHES, Undertakes.
dOi Montgomery street. N. Y. & N. u
Telephone 1876.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

BONNOT, THE FLORIST. has Z
large variety of flowers always on hand,
NO. 145 Newark avenue. Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 81, 1902.-Fore-
cast for the thirty-six hours ending at 8
r. M. Sunday Fair and colder tonight
and tomorrow: fresh northwest winds.
Hartnett's HeDort.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

Choice selection of Gut Flowers and
Funeral Designs,
At COLES, the Florist.
No. 146 Newark Avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

Peas for sale az nearly all good grocerJ
stores ana wholesale y the D. =. Cleery Co.'S
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27
GUESTS AT THE WASHINGTON

Among the guests registered at the
Hotel Washington are II. M. FL. Geir,l
New York: Walfrid Syiven, Washing
ton, d. c.; n. Meliis. Bellmarc. L., II
G. Bawen, Chicago: II. c. Richardson,
Manchester; G. III. koss, Philadelphia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

WILLIAM ]. MORAN, Undertakes,
147 Montgomery street. Tel 347.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

GEORGE STEVENS, Undertak aker.
No. 600 Jersey avenue. Tel. 124.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-12-27

After the grip, pneumonia CT typhoid fever.
and strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-07
BRILLIANT RECEPTION
Two Hundred Guests at Social Function
in Winchester.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WINCHESTER, VA. August 6.-ToI
day announcement was made of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Julia Ada
Bantz. daughter >of T. M. Bantz. one OF
Winchester's leading business men
and fianciers. and Professor Thomas
Beardsworth, of Staunton. The affair
will be home wedding on August Goth
Page Andrews. NJ. A, Of Washington
and Lee University. has become one Of
the faculty of the Shenandoah Valley
Academy.
Perhaps the most brilliant social func-
ton to occur in Winchester was the re-
ception last night at the residence OF
City Superintendent Boyd, in honor OF
his son, A. H H. Boyd. and bride, of
Roanoke Two hundred of the social
leaders of this city and nearby cities at
tended.
Mrs. Gavin Du High. daughter of the
late Colonel VIM Riley, who is now
meeting with great success in New York
as a singer, will shortly go to Europe
for a. special course of gaining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-07
VIRGINIA FIELD TRIALS.
Meeting of Sportsmen to Be Held To-
Morrow Night.

There will >be meeting OF the vir-
gtnia Field Trials Association tomorrow
night at Tgnor's store on Thirteenth
and Main Streets. This association has
been recently organized and has for its
object the running of a field trial for the
settlers and pointers owned by V;rginians
some time during November. The trials
will be strictly an amateur affair. no pro-
frssional handlers will be permitted and
each member OF the association will be
allowed to handle his own Cog.
The organization has SO far met with
success which promises splendid trials
during the fall
The officers of this association are: w.
H. lColauitt, president, Richmond; W. ".
Collins yice-president. Houston; Charles
B. Cooke, secretary, Richmond
Board Of Governors: w. n. Colquitt.
Richmond; w. w. Collins. Houston =.
w. Robertson, Newport News; Charles =
Cooke Richmond: J. c. Tignor, Rich
mond: John jackson. Richmond; George
G. Herring, Harrisonburg.