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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
.FINANCIERs' WOE PLANK ROAD COST
Freeholders Will Try to In
duce Traction Company
to Maintain the
Thoroughfare.

Freeholder Fincke. chairman OF tie
Road Committee of the Board of Free
holders, announced yesterday tnat the
work of repairing the Newark turnpike
from the Hackensack River to the Lack
awanna Railroad crossing, would pe
pushed as rapidly as possible.
The turnpike, except between the points
named, has recently been put in gooo
condition with stone taken from the
Snake Hill quarries. and as the traffic
which now passes over the Plank road,
in the event of 1t being again closed, Will
be diverted to the turnpike, it is desired
to have the latter road in good shape
Freeholder Fincke stated that II II was
possible an attempt would be made to
induce the North Jersey Street Railway
Company to continue the maintenance of
the Plank road beyond the term of their
agreement, which expires on Wednes-
day next. so that the work of repairing
the turnpike will not be interfered with
by the heavy traffic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
M'GIvNEY's co. FORMED
Has the $1,000, 900 Contract
to Pave Streets of
Havana.

The McGivneyIRokeby Construction Co..
which recently secured the big contract
for the sewerlng and paving of the streets
of Havana Cuba, filed articles of incor-
poration at the County Clerks office yes
terday afternoon The capital stock is
fixed at 81, ,25O, 900 and the charter is an
omnibus one, covering all clss sses of con-
tracing work The principal office OF the
company is at No. is Exchange place, and
the incorporators are-Edward ]. Ber-
wind, New York; Grant B. Schley, Nor
ris county, N. j.; Ralph T. Rokeby. Stat
en- Island; S. S. Price, John D. Marsten.
F. s. Brown, James J. Ahearn, New York,
and Samuel P McGivney, Jersey City.
Others concerns to file articles Of in
corporation yesterday were:
Uniform Battery and Container Co., No.
44S Washington street. Jersey City, stor-
age battery and electric machinery. $780,
600; William F. Jackson, Leland S. Still
man. Charles N. King.
Walsh Paper Co.. No. Is Exchange place,
100000 Louis B. Daley, H. Q. Coughlan,
Kenneth K McLaren.
Tom Tobacco Co.. No. Is Exchange
place s1Oo.oOo Rudolph Tom, Adoiph g.
Tom, Adolph D. Bendhe!m. Henry Bend
helm and Henry Lehman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
Defendant in Arson Trial
Becomes Insane and Is
Removed for Exam
ination By Ex-
pert.
JUROR SENT TO COUNTY JAIL
Came to Court a Wee Bit
Under the Weather-Sum-
ming Up Both Sides.
JUROR SENT TO COUNTY JAIL

The long drawn out arson trial of Fran
cisco Rizzo and Phillipo Pallano, who are
charged with burning their barber shop
at Grand and Second streets, Hoboken, on
the evening of November II, last, had
very dramatic climax in the Court OF
General Sessions this morning when one
of the defendants went violently insane
and one of the jurors was committed to
the County Jail for contempt of court.
BY agreement of counsel the case was
concluded with eleven jurors in the box
and only one defendant present. The
summing up of counsel was concluded
shortly before the noon recess and the
jury retired.
The taking of testimony In the case was
concluded yesterday afternoon and when
the two defendants were returned to Jail
Rizzo exhibited symptoms of hysteria. He
laughed and cried in turn and could not
be quieted. This condition grew worse
as night approached and by midnight Riz-
20 had become so violent that Warden
Sullivan found it necessary to remove
him to a cell in Ward No. 3, Immediately
at the rear of the jail office. His raw
ings continued and this morning it was
evident that the prisoner was in no con-
dition to appear in court and the warden
notified Judge Blair to that effect this
morning when the court convened at nine
o'clock.
Rizzo, who is of a highly nervous tenn
permanent, had, at the conclusion of each
days session of the trial, exhibited symp-
toms of the severe mental strain he was
undergoing When he was returned to
the cell in the jail, which The has occu-
pied since November 20 last, he was az
ternately affected with spells of MEAN
cola and hysteria, but until this morn
ing was able after his nights rest, to
resume his place at the defendants table
in the criminal court room.
This morning when Rizzos condition
was explained counsel on both sides
agreed that the case should proceed with
out HIM Them it was discovered that
William G. Taylor one Of the trial jurors.
was absent He has been i'll for some
time and his condftscn when he finally
appeared in court bore testimony to tbs
as well as to the fact that he had par
taken moro of the cup which cheers"
than his weakened condition would stand.
Judge Blair directed Taylor''s removal to
the jaa, to enable him to 'straighten up"
and the trial proceeded with eleven jurors.
Prosecutor Erwin reviewed the facts of
the strong case made out by the State.
and ex-Judge Thomas F. Noonan de-
livered masterfui address covering the
points of the defence. Judge BBair's
charge was fair and impartial, covering
the case fully but briefly.
County Physician Converse will examine
Rizzo as to his mental condition in the
Jail this afternoon. The general be1ef
is that hi, condition is not permanent,
but ts due to the excitement attending
the long trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
AT TER MITCHELL.
Pioneer Verein Will Inves-
tigate His Naturaliza-
ton Bureau.
GERMANS COMPLAIN
Say His Unnecessary Cues
tions Prevent Them From
Becoming Citizens.

Numerous Germans who have attempted
to become citizens but have failed to pass
the rigid examination of Naturalization
Clerk Edward Mitchell, have complained
to the German Pioneer Verein and that
organization, at meeting held last even
ing. decided to bring the matter to the
attention of the proper authorities. Sew
eral of the complairants were present and
told their stories
The complaints against. Mr.. Mitchell
have been so numerous of late that al
though the verein is composed OF Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike it was de-
cided last evening to take steps to have
these complaints thoroughly investigated.
The Verein has a. membership of 1900,
and it is composed entirely of German
American citizens A prominent member
In speaking of the complaints made to
them, sad last evening"
1T is a shame and an outrage If these
complaints that the Verein has received
are true, and whoever the man is that
subjects all these men who are anxious
to zecome good American citizens to a lot
of unnecessary questions, which the law
does not direct him to ask he should not
be allowed to hold the office one minute
1.-THE reason these unfortunate men
have appealed to the Pioneer Verein is
that our constitution and bylaws states
in Section 1 that whenever a German or
one of any other nationality appeals -
US for aid it is our duty to investigate
their complaints and help them as much
as we possibly can.
1--WE rst started to receive complaints
about the naturalization office last fall,
and lately they have been coming into us
again. They have been very numerous
lately and that is why the members have
decided to investigate the matter.
we win investigate thoroughly and if
guilty party is found we will ask for
his removal from Office
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
SLOLE FOR HER CHILDREN
Plea of a Woman Convicted of
Larceny-Other Sentences
in the Sessions.

Justice was tempered with mercy by
Judge Blair in imposing sentences on the
offenders arraigned at the bar Of the
Quarter Sessions Court yesterday after
noon.
Rosie Kaufman pleaded guilty to steal
ing two rolls of calico valued at 81. Is.
When arrested she had in her possession
a bundle of pawn tickets for other things
she had stolen, but she succeeded in con-
vincing the Court that she had been driv-
en- to thieving in order to supply her five
young children with bread. Her husband
had been unable to obtain work for eight
months. She was let go under a susDen-
sion of sentence after paying the costs OF
court.
James Reilly was in the County Jail on
a charge of stealing coil OF copper wore
from the Jersey City Electric Light Co.,
when smallpox broke out in that insFi-
tuition and he became a victim of the dis
ease, and was removed to the Snake Hill
pest house. He recovered and yesterday
pleaded guilty to the charge against him.
In view of the fact that it was his first
ofrense and that he had been in prison
and the hospital for long time, the
Court suspended sentence and placed him
in charge of the Probation Officer.
Joseph McNen pleaded guilty to steal
ing a bicycle from a barber shop at No.
4O5 First street. Hoboken, and was let go
in custody of the Probation Officer, to
whom he will pay the costs of court.
julius Meyer. who struck boy with a
cane and broke his arm in Union Hill re
Gently. also got off with a suspended sem
tence. and the Probation Officer will look
after him for time. At his trial Meyer
claimed that a number of boys Were
teasing him when he used the cane 20
drive them away.
Although the jury that tried Edward
Stiles for the larceny of copper ingots
from cars of the Erie Railroad recon-
mended him to the mercy of the Court,
he will have to serve eighteen months at
the County Penitentiary. He was the
only prisoner arraigned yesterday who
was sentenced to confinement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
PROSPEROUS ASSOCIATION
Colonial B. &c L. Has Now $50 Mem
bers Holding 1900 Shares.

The next meeting of the Colonial Build
ing-Loan Assooiati ton for the receipts OF
dues and sale of money will be hel1 al the
office of the Association, No. 2 Foye place,
junction of Montgomery street and Ber-
gen avenue, on Monday evening, May 10.
This association was Incorporated in
April and at the present time has over $50
members holding shares.
The books are still open for new sub
scribers, no initiation fee being charged
Money is loaned at six per cent. and Ii.
terest reduced at every three months.
which makes low rate at the termiiia-
ton of the series In which the loan is
made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
DON'T SCATTER PAPER ON STREETS
polico Ordered to Enforce the Ordin-
nnce Against the Practice.

Captain McKaig, of the Communfpaw
avenue police station, has begun a cru
sade against persons who violate the
ordinance prohibiting the scattering of
paper over the streets The Captain
means to break up the practice and has
instructed his men several times to keep
a sharp watch out for offenders. There
is no doubling that he means business. for
two of his men, Patrolmen Post and
Scheffmeyer viii have to face the Police
Board tonight on charges of neglect Of
duty. These two men are charged by the
Captain with having failed to cause the
arrest of several persons in the Lafayette
section who careless.y threw paper in the
streets.
The cops as a rule are not over fond
of the new duties imposed upon them.
1t means more work and this work is
not the most pleasant either. A number
or men have had bitter experiences in
trying to enforce the ordinance. PATROL
man Lockwood was treated with little
consideration yesterday when he knocked
at the door Of the home of Mrs. A. Ryder,
No. 56S jackson avenue. and requested her
to be more careful about her paper in
the future. She slammed the door IN his
face and tod him to mind his own busi-
ness Lockwood acting under instructions
Rad Mrs. Ryder summoned to court and
she was fined one dollar for scattering
paper on the streets. She was warmed by
Judge Murphy that second offense would
cost her ten dollars.
Ragpickers are responsible for the scat
tering of the paper over the streets and
several of them have been arrested and
find The police are out to strictly enforce
the ordinance and arrests by the whole
sale will be made II necessary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
SANE OLD TRICK
Sneak Thief Robs Boarding House
Kaancr of ] aweIrY.

A clever sneak thief succeeded in rob-
bsng the home of Mrs. A. Watkins, at
No. 13 front street, late yesterday after
neon. The fellow visited the house, 20
she said to fire a furnished room He
was brought upstairs and after looking
at room decided to hire it. Mrs. Wat
Zsirs left him alone in the room white she
went downstairs. The man left saying he
would return later.
A short time thereafter Mrs Watkins
discovered aqlat a silver watch, two stick
pins and some other trinkets were miss
-dng. She came to the conclusion that her
prospective 1edger had stolen them. The
matter was reported to the police of the
Montgomery street station. Mrs. Wat
kins described the fellow as being of
medium build and dark complexion. He
wore a dark suit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
WAS SHORT $4,000
City Attorney OF Perth Amboy
Pleads Non Vult to Embszzlsmsns

Especial to THE Jersey City News.0
NEW BRUNSWICK, May ls, 1902
James S. Wright. City Attorney of Perth
Amboy, and formerly secretary of the
Perth Amboy Mutual Building and Loan
Association, was arraigned in court yes
terday morning on a charge of em-
bezzling $1,000 of the funds of the asso-
citation. He pleaded non vult, his counsel
explaining that the plea was meant as
an expression of unwt.fngness to fight
the charge, but not as an admission of
guilt.
The discrepancy arose out of careless
business methods. The loan association
had been reimbursed in full for the de-
ficit shown. Sentence was deferred, an,l
Judge Strong will confer with Circuit
Court Judge Fort before finally disposing
of the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
Hartustt's Record.
DIED

JENNINGS-In this city. on May H. 1909,
Stephen Jennings, aged 81 years
Funeral from the residence of his par
ents. No. III Brunswick street, on Sunday,
May IS, at F. NJ.
LYNCH-On Wednesday. May IT, 7so1.
Mary A., beloved wife OF Patrick
Lynch.
Relatives and friends of the family ara,
invited to attend her funeral from her
late residence, No. 322 Third street. on
Saturday, May II, at A. NJ; thence to
st. Mary's r. c. Church, where a high
mass of requiem will be offered fer the re-
pose of her soul
RIGGIN-on Thursday, May Is. 1902. Wall
ter Lee Riggln, aged p years and 10
months.
Friends and relatives. also Court Fair.
mount No. 1851. I. o. F.; summit Councl-,
No 81. Jr. 0. Z. A NJ, and Pennsylvania
Relief Association are invited to attend
his funeral services on Saturday, May II.
at s p Nj, from the residence OF his
father-in-law, Arthur E. Kouse. No. 2.S2s
Boulevard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
LABOR MEN TO VISIT NEWARK

Local Union No. IA, Journeymen Plumb
ers, last night arranged to attend the pic
mic and games of Newark Local No. "a
of the trade at the Shooting Park, in
that city, on Saturday. The affair will
partake of the nature of a celebration
of the great victory recently Won by
the Essex County plumbers after lock-
out of seven weeks. The visitors will
have a specially prepared nine to play
a game of ball with representatives of No.
0A
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
KAMENA GETS VERDICT FOR 5000
After Being Looked Up AIN fight
Jury Decides Against Traction Co.

After being locked up for several hours
ne jury in the case Of Henry J. Kamena
vs.. the NORTH Jersey Street Railway
Company came into the Supreme Court
at eight O clock last night with verdict
Of $500 for the plaintiff.
Kamepa sued for $4,000 for injuries sus-
tafnea IN an accident on Montgomery
s1reet. on January last, when a kagon
10 which NE was riding was struck by a.
trolley car and he was thr4wn to the
streee. The defendant company tried to
proYs ctnN9Butory negligence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
WORK AT BOONTON

Engineer James P. Hall. who represents
Jersey city's interests in the work on the
new waterworks at Boonton. reported to-
DAY that now that the Foundation
stone" Of the dam is laid the laying Of
masonry viii proeeed without Interrupt
ton.
1t was a very simple ceremony. he
said. the first bucketful Of cement was
put in the excavation at ten O'Clock in
the morning, and the first big stone plac-
ed on it not many minutes later. Things
are going like clockwork now"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
CHRIST AND HIS SOLDIER
Chorus of Fifty voices Sines the
Oratorio at Snnari. Avenue Church

Farner's sacred eratorio. Christ and
His Soldiers" was rendered by a chorus
Of fifty voices and several soloists before
an audience that crowded every available
seat in the large auditorium Of the sum
NIT Avenue Baptist Church last night.
The proceeds were for the benefit of the
church organ fund.
The oratoria was exceptionally well
rendered. the soprano so.os of Miss
Decker being the especial features. The
instrumental music was excellent and Tire
large audience thoroughly enjoyed she
musical treat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
coRgERY WILL GET DECREE

vice Chancellor Stevenson announced
tofsav that ON Monday he will decide the
divorce suit brought by Dennis Corkery'
a roadhouse keeper of Ridgewood, who
accuses his wife Of improper intimacy
with a farm hand. Corkery diseovered
tfc pair together and fred his revolver
at his wife's fleeing lover but missed
him.
A decree viii be advised in favor Of the
husband.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
CANNON FOR A SEWELL STATUE

WASHINGTON, D. c., May Is. 1902
Senator Kean has introduced a joint reso-
luton providing fer condemned brass
cannon, not exceeding 5000 pounds to
be delivered to the Governor of New
Jersey, for use in the erection of an
statue IN memory of the late
Senator wilfaam ]. Sewe.l at Trenton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
$40, 900 FOR $4,000 JUDGMENT

Especial to ''The Jersey City News.')
NEW BRUNSWICK. May Is, 1so2.-De-
positors in the wrecked Middlesex County
Bank have petitioned the Chancellor to
accept $4,000 from the directors to satisfy
a Judgment of 100000, which would ruin
the directors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16

tunity to place him. He never proved
that he was capable of doing the work
and failed wherever / put him. He has
proved himself most ungrateful and /
shall prosecute him to the end. He shall
suffer for his misdoings, but the girl I
feel sorry for as believe she is only the
tool of Carrotllers.''
Bishop Walters has held his position
since 1892
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
GRAND JURY MEETS

The Grand Jury is in session at the
Court House this afternoon. but no cases
Of any importance are scheduled for
investigation. a large number Of Wit
neses in minor jail and bail cases are
present waiting their turn TO be called.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
JUDGE HEvlus's MAlADY

Judge Henry NJ. Nevius of the Circuit
Court is confined to his home at Red
Bank suffering from blood poisoning as
result Of picking with his finger nail a
small sore on the back OF his neck.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
The Christmss Rose

The Christmas roses garden name is
Black He.lebore. 1t is so called from
the color of its roots Hellebore in small
doses ia a useful medicine, but larger
quantity acts as poison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
fouRTH's OFFICERS INSPECTED

Lleutenant-colone Boltwood of Division
Headquarters, inspected the officers of
the Fourth Regiment at The Armory last
night Almost everyone OF the officers
were present The inspection was a
most satisfactory one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, May 16. 1s02. Forecast COR
the thirty-six hours ending at P VI i,
Saturday:-Fair and rising temperature
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16
WATERS OF FAcE

Pavonia Brand OF Canned Tomatoes. extra
large cans. and filled with red. ripe tomatoes.
wholesale at D. E. Cleary Co.'S stores. Ask
ydur grocer for 'era
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-16

and the same will be payable to the Re-
gistrar at the office of the Water Departs
ment, Room 10, City Hail, Jersey City,
N J.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
SOME PosTscRIPrs.

parks puO'''
branches, ''ED
Petroleum has been discovered about forty
Tea drinking has become habit with N. -,
tives of Calcutta. ma
Some aaoo Irish donkeys are to b. sbin,.d =,
Cork for South Africa. PPeu S'
Near Kirton, Lincolnshire fanninvo wa, ,h,.
recently by a wild-fower 4' sno'
Some 400 large dog6sh have been la,d.a -
sold al Brixham, Devonshire. anu
among the birds shot recently near Colchester
England, was stormy petrol
Agricultural machines and ;r,nrs-..-..
mitted into Turkey free Of DUTY are @a-
-Four new light houses have b.., $1,000
Gently on the coasts Of the Red sea N's1 re-
Christmas cards bearing the s.,so,,.
inss in Gaelic are now being sold in ppbl greet
Including some troops under orders foy la.
there are now some $1,000 British .oIS;.! .noia
South Africa 'ae's N
Cardinal syampe' the archbishop of solo,r.
use bicycles 4io9ese 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21

ly determining part. and st is easy to see
that the same process Of mediation might
have been precipitated before a blow was
struck.
However that may be, the lesson should
be taken to heart. We should either aban.
don the principle except as a territorial
dogma which no European nation is dis
posed TO dispute because none can find in.
vitation to American colonization, or we
should extend 1t specifically to the prohibi.
ton OF European oppression by occupation,
whittier the allies In this case were rapidly
drifting by reason of the inaction of our
government There are no two opinions
about which alternative the American PEG.
pie will choose.
And this presents favorable opportunity
for developing the United States navy. at
the very threshold OF isthmian canal con.
struetion we are confronted with a posi-.
bility of embattled forts and peaceful
blockades" at either end, with no power
upon our part under the Hay-Pauncefote
convention to fortify or command. If the
highway is to be anything more than a feat
OF engineering and If the United States is to
be anything in respect to it more than
benevolent "ange" Of promotion and con.
struction, we must be prepared to enforce
in the open what we did not have the fore
sight Or the genius TO secure in treaty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Jack Dalton. the famous Alaskan explorer and
pioneer, who has been searching for Russian
landmarks in Alaska at the instigation Of The
government has just arrived in Alaska, having
finished his work
EN.Empress Engenies photographs taken
within the last twenty years are very few. bur
IN gu she presents a profile view. The reason
'os this The droop in her oblioue ewes has
acesntuatee with time and grief and the en-
PRESS IS still mindful Of her once great beauty.
William S. Devsry, formerly police chief ~
new York city, paid his taxes the other dav ard
me amount he turned over shows that "Big
sil IS IN the millionaire class In his twenty
tAEse years service an officer OF the law
Hevefy drew salary TO the amount Of sss.ooo.
The widow Of the late Congressman Amos T
cummings Of New York, who served his time a.
a typesettef, has given his library 10 the oId
Frnters home at Colorado Springs Mr.. Cum
nlngs had frequently stated that his intentio,,
:, vas 70 make this disposition Of his books b,,t
ms VIII made no mention Of II His v;dov
however has carried his wishes into executio,,
one OF Senator Lodges small stock OF stor;e.
ielatss 70 member Of the Massachusetts Ieeis-
la'ure who was much impressed with the dioni,,,
OF his position. One night his wife woks hi,,
and whispered John, there are burglars !, ,ha
aeute. You must be mistaken, my dear" said
nsr husband. There may be a few In ~. go
~, nui " ihs h0uss--eh, mo- the idea Is si1nJv