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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-04-28

p. ANTHONY BROCK.
President.
The above ordinance was presented to His
Honor the Mayor March 16, 1904. for his ap-
prevail, and not having been acted upon by
him within the time required by law, has
gone into effect without his action.
NJ ]. OtDONNELL,
CIarlr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-04-28

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed Proposals will be received by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday, April 18th, 1904. at 2 o'clock P. NJ,
IN the Assembly Chamber of the City Hall,
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
Personal COmmentsOn Men and
Things in the Field Of Sports

much risk Of getting a hot shoot on his
salary wing.
The Vespcr Boat Club of PhladeI-
pAia, is So enthusiastic over the success
0i its crew aU ST. Louis last summer
that IL VIII probably send an eight 10
Henley new QuadIupie shell and ten
single sculia have been ordered.
IL IS said that the makeup of the
Cleveland club for next year has been
definitely decided and that Hickman will
certainly play nrst base. Germany
Sch3ler viii play second and Bobby
Lowe is slated Tor release.
Tod Sloan IS said to have spent sC39 %
en ms hotel expenses. in Chicago last
week That doesn't look muck like He
.a broke.
W. j. Warner viii assist his brother.
Glenn s Warner i'm the coaching of the
Cornell eleven next season. He was
head coach al Ithaca before his brother
got the job, buJ last year developed the
Sherman Indian team Of the Vest
F The reason given for the delay I'm IS
suing the American League averages
was that the scorer in 81. Louis was
not prompt ia turning in h.s ugures
The neIdlng averages viii be out shortly
TOM ROLAND.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

II is said that the other National
League clubs are going 10 DO something
% help the Philadelphia club out OF the
hole and sea lLat it gets team that
win bc of some account. That reminds
me. What happened 10 Ban Johnson
fnat ne dld not promise 10 give N ASH
ingIou about halI the star players ln
the American League for next season.
Ban musJ have been i1 "a trance NOT 20
make that little statement ~ the Amer
lean League meeting ia chicago
Looks like the G-st guess was right
and that the taiK of Auson buying the
Washington franchise was merely cute
little advertising dodge on the part OF
the old man. Tie dearly loves "a break
loose now and dsaln
Ned lannon's suggestion 20 c'iNIate the
light batting Of the past season is 10
move the pitchers box back farther
lie says 10 is ali robustness TO talk OF
les.slariug against the spit ban.
It must be hard work 10 make nv-
ing iu England as a trainer or prellm~
mary fighter. judging from the purses
OF $3.50 which are offered FOR principals
in championship bouts
G.. S. Titus. the famous amateur oars
man. haas joined the Eoupareil Club. of
New YORK and VIII coaeh IFS crews.
dtoet the NeisAts ana classta III p'A-
lnsf The same trouble about men claim
iue Chamu.ulsuips 60 which they have
had no claim whatever has sone on tor
se'''' ''i-- 'i' 0-- l-,-- Fl -1''' az
--.---- sr..--.... .s 4r.,-7--, f...- g.
------ i--F @ --'
sued sweeping challenge % meet any
body al from lls 90 l-2 pounds. There s.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
NEBRAS KA AFTER
HOGAN FOR COACH

LINCOLN. Neb., Dec. 1G.-It is an
nounced from an authoritative source
that the University OF Nebraska Will
make efforts TO secure James J. Hogan.
the Yale eleven captain, as football
coach for the coming year.
An o.Ter 10 Hogan is contingent upon
the result Of the negotiations now under
way to re-engage Coach Booth. the
Princeton expert. who held the position
during the season just closed. Booth
had asked for an increase In salary from
- COO 10 s.. eco. The maximum salary fix
ed by the athletic board is g COO and il
is not believed that an increase will
be authorized. The outcome Of a dead
lock will be an offer 10 Hogan.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
=OOTBNL e BOWL ING q RACING 8 ATHLETICS BOXING
Washington Skaters
Enjoying Fine Sport
Thousands Throng 10 Lakes and Streams
About the Ciy-!Ce on Tidal Basin
Nearly Four Inches Thick.

The cause of the sad accident two
years ago was the venturIns OF those
who came to grief TO the place Wneie
the engine which runs the Monument
has its steam outlet and the Ice was
naturally thin. This year stones, bricks
boards. and other dCDTis has been scat
tered about this spot, SO no one can
take chance in that place
Splendid Facilities.
An incline which runs out thirty feet
from the shore TO the floats, which are
used in connection with the bathing
beach in summer, affords a fine bridge
to the thick ice. From one side 10
the other the basin is frozen so that
il is possible TO go far out aad even SIT
on the hulk Of the old boat which has
been in the center of the basin for I'VE
years All the Old-time Keepers or skate
chairs are on hand. The George WASH
ingtOn. George Leary Norfolk Lady OF
the Lake, and other chairs named aItet
the once Well-kn0Wn boats OF these
parts, are in their accustomed places
and the Keepers have supplied them
selves with long ropes to be used IN
case the ice should break and some
luckless enthusiast go through
AT Chevy Chase, Soldiers HOmes anu
other lakes, the ice Is in good shape,
ami is being used daily. an the deal
ers of the city report au unpTeced nted
demand for skates at the present time,
ana are in many cases unable 10 MI
the orders.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
WRAY SIGNS AS
HARVARD COACH
Old Professional ScuileI
Will Instruct Oarsm II.
LOOPHOLE FOR GRADUATES
The Power Of the rTew Man viii Not
Be Absolute-Under Captains
Direction

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dec. l6.-Thc
Harvard athletic committee has closed
q contract with James Wray, AN Aus
tralian single sculler. coach Of the De
troit Boat Club and formerly coach Of
the Weld Boat club at Harvard. TO
coach Harvard crews FOR five years at
a substantial salary.
The contract reads that he is 10 coach
any crew that the captain of the varsity
crew may direct This does not commit
Harvard definitely 10 the professional
coaching system Wray will coach the
club crews and the class crew. but he
may be called on TO coach the varsity
crew and ne may not,
Committee Doaging.
The athletic committee are leaving a
loophole by which they can keep their
old system of graduate coaching or they
are able 10 meet Yale on her own foot
ing and oppose the work Of Wray 10 that
OF Kennedy Wray may De head row
ing coach or ne may not. il is certain
however, that Wray Is not 20 have ful
charge OF rowing at Harvard, as Court
Gcy has m Cornell
He is TO be under the control of the
athletic committee through the captain
Of the varsity eight. Nrdy was cOaci
/ of the Weld Boat Club az Harvard fOl
three years, leaving there last spring Il
take charge Of rowing AZ the DttrOl
Boat Club. While at Harvard his cTeWl
were invariably winners and his system
! seemed TO be good one.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Washington is at present enjoying the
best skating in several years.
Nearly every one of the lakes and
streams about the city where the facili-
ties for the devotees of the skate can
have their fun is i'm excellent condition,
and the sport is being enjoyed by thou
sands.
All during the last month the condi-
ton of the water has been colder by far
than usual, SO much SO that nearly all
the fishing has been destroyed and the
fishermen have been put out of the busi-
ness. As soon as the weather became
cold enough eek ago to freeze the
lakes the Tee thickei;cd at once, and is
now in excellent condition in most
places to enjoy skating without taking
long chances of il breaking and the
skater drowning.
Monument Basin.
Most of the crowds have been throng-
Ing TO the big basin behind the Monu-
meut. There the ice is nearly four
inches thick, and is smooth enough 10
satisfy the most fastidious. Two years
sco. when a large number OF hazardous
skaters went through and five were
crowned. considerable sentiment was
lroused against ever using the basin fol
the sport. but AT present the stretch as
being used from morning until night.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
CONDIrION oF - 80.

Temperature ana condition OF water at
S. m. Great FaIis-rondition g. Dele
cariia sevvoir-Temperatur 80. con-
ditiou. 90, condition at north eounec-
ti0u. 30, condition at south connection,
b. GeaTs, town distributing reservoir
Temperature, so. condition at iufuent
gatrhouse. 81 condition at effiuCut gate
house 30 Washington city reservoir
Temperature, 90; condition at iuhUent,
81; condition at efiutnt -
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

It is thought that the feature OF golf
next year VIII bee interIcague team
matches The West is particularly de-
siTous Oi advancing this form OF sport.
and has asked the support of the golf
leaders of the East In lltheTiug the
scheme In year or two national team
championships arc cXTectcd 20 be a
regular institution
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Many critics believe that the reason
Lou Dillon did not show W TO her ex-
pectcd form last season was because the
great mare did not winter In California.
Tor that reason she has been sent 70
San Jose 10 round into shape for a hard
campaign next summer. Last winter
was IRE first one she ever spent away
from the coast.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
Cleaned Up Bntishers.

This viii be Jackson's first appearance
since his return from London, and as
he succeeded la attaching three titles
20 his belt. il IS natural 10 suppose
thai ne must have improved. He sue
ceedcd in winning the welter, middle.
and heavyweight championship OF Eng
land. and none of his bouts went over
five rounds.
jackson realizes that in meeting the
Dixie Kid on Christmas afternoon
he is meeting a formidable op-
Bonent and he did not lose any time
In going 20 his old training quarters
at McD0nald's Hotel a CatOnsVillc just
as soon as he heard the match was
pliuched
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
PETER JACKSON
AND DIXIE KID
Holiday Attraction Before
Baltimore Club.
WON THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jackson Cleaned Up Welter, Middle
and Heavyweight Divisions in
England.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 1.-THE Eureka
Athletic Club has arranged TO have its
next regular meeting on Christmas
Monday afternoon at Germania Maen-
nerchOr Hail. The feature event viii
be between the Dixie Kid of California,
and Young Peter Jackson, who recent
Is returned from a successful trip TO
England.
The Dixie Kid, who IS the welter and
middleweight champion OF the Pacific
Coast, has never appeared in Baltimore,
but mis- reputation has preceded him
here. He has done most OF his boxing
in the West, where he has succeeded in
knocking out Al Neil, who was consid-
cred the best welterweight that San
francisco ever turned out. He also dis
posed OF Tom Reilly in two rounds,
cyclone Kelly In three rounds. defeated
Joe Walcott in nineteen rounds. and a
number of other good men.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
BASKETBALL GAaES
Y. h. c. A. FEATURES
Rangers VS.. Rough Riders and Cow
boys VS.. Indians Tomorrow Night
by Graded Class Teams.

Two games of basketball viii be
played al the y. N. q. a. tomorrow
night between four Of the leading teams
in the Graded Class League
The games wiIl start al $40 p. m., i'm
oediately after the calisthenic drilI. and
joF eighty minutes thereafter an cxhi-
biuou OF good basketball Will be given
by the Rangers and Rough Riders and
boys and Indians.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
SCHL0SSER'S TEAM
WON CHAMPIONSHIP

The second Of the bi-weekly athletic
and gymuastic contests for the all
round team and individual championship
OF the y. NJ. q. A. took place hast night
iE the association gymnasium
The total team results to date are as
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
Kid Fights Good Ones.

about three months ago, and since he
has been in the Quaker City he has
met and bested Dave Holly twice. Larry
Temple, George Cole, and Joe Grim.
The Kid also boxed Philadelphia Jack
. Brien six fast rounds. The Westerner
deserved lots Of credit for that bout,
Tor il Is well-knOwn fact that he
agreed 10 box o BrIen on one day S
notice. and went into the ring and gave
good account OF himself lOr the tull
six rounds The reason he took ~ on
such short notice was that the club had
John Willie, OF Chicago, billed 10 meet
. Brien. and the day before the bout
Willie notified the cub that he could
not appear II offered the Kid the
match and he acceYted.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

The schedule for touisht-Depari-
mental-Intcrior rs. Navy District VS.
Market House. Bank Clcrks-AfetrCpUl-
ltan vs. American Security. Ascanum-
National US. District.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
DOWN THE ALLEYS.

Down went the champions.
You can't always tell.
one pin won the first game of the
evening.
Bureau braced up and ia the second
game rolled pest the nine hundred
mark.
The tail endcrs were only four pins
shy the nine hundred mark iu the last
game while Bureau got their lowest Of
the scIics-StJ.
Helmerichs ana Hardie were the only
mem bers of the plate printers quint
who reached the double century.
saeng,rbunds took all three from the
North Capitol club in tHe District
League. The nearest the losers came TO
winning was I'D the last game when
they rolled SEQ 20 thc Germans SIS.
No one IN the District League got
into the 200 class Miller Of the win-
ners, was high man with 49, but there
were two others ln the series who ieli
but one short OF his mark
After taking the d-at two Station T.
lost the last game I'm the Postomce
League by a score OF l64 20 s,J-
weber made the highest ana next
highest individual scores ln the frs,
game he made lg3 and I'm the second H.
Charles speiss. OF the Acme, has NOT
been practiclnE much or late and as a
result his bowling is suffering,
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

The attendance of ladies Is increasing
all the time and each evening "a crowd
Of the fair sex assemblies in the balcony
20 watch the games OF the several
leagues.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Substantial glttS-t1e
sort that convey the Hol-
iday spirit and are practical
and useful besides.
A good, warm overcoat;
a stylish yet inexpensive
suit, some neckwear, hos
iery, handkerchiefs, or
house footwear, would be
most acceptable for any
man or boy.
But the paramount fea-
ture Of all holiday tokens
IS their quallty-WnateVer
you give-bs sure its
worthy.
A BiebeT- Kaufman label
on a Xmas gift guarantees
its quality to the recipient,
and a fair purchase price
to the donor.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Manager Brown, of the Palace Alleys
has not been doing any bowling this
season. but Pc has turned into quite "a
billiard enthusiast and Is often seen
with cue I'm hand.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

u has been fourteen wears since POP
Aus1n received any dividend ou his mi
nority holding of stock iu the Chicago
National baseball club.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Looks like the G-st guess was right
and that the taik Of Anson buying the
WASHINGTON franchise was merely "a cute
littIe advertising dodge on the part OF
the old man Tie dearly loves "a break
loose now and dGlIn.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Ned Hrnl0u's suggestion % C'iyiate the
light batting Of the past season is 10
move the pitchers box back farther.
He SAYS ID b. all fo0lishness 10 talk of
leE.slaIinE against the spit ban.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16
posrnFFIcE -LEAGT-E

bradley rolled last game.
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

Cy Young Is said Co use the Longest
bat in the country. but he is approached
by Esrl Moore. who uses the long stick
made for Larry l-sioie, Moore likes q
long bat because he can stand farther
away from The plate and not run so
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

nqea l.le: risk ef getting hot shoot on his
The Washington times., 1904-12-16

lt must be- hard work 10 make a Iv-
ing il England as Il trainer on prellfl-
mary fighter. judging from the purses
Of $3.50 which are offered Ior principals
in championship bouts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
CONGRESSMAN
HIT is OUT.
Means That Senator
Fairbanks of Indiana
Win Be Nominated
For Second Position
By defamation.

Chicago. June p. The Lilly Whitesu
from Louisiana, who we're drummed out
Of court by the national committee, were
given very different reception by the
credentials committee today Former Cover
nor Yarmouth made mastery presenta-
ti0n of the Lilly White case and achieved
personal success. The committee decid-
Ell to give the contestants and the contes-
tees among the delepates-at-large half a
vote each, eight being thus seated
The Fourth Alabama district the COM
mlttee approved the findings Of the nation
al committee. The same was true Of the
Third Mississippi. where each delegate
from either side was seated with half a
reported 10 the fun committee In favor Of
the Spooner delegation from Wisconsin.
Before noon today Senator Cull0m an
nounced the withdrawal Of Congressman
Hit from the presidential race This
means that Fairbanks win be nominated
by aecIamatlon.
At noon the hall had nearly filed with
delegates, each strte receiving applause
as Il entered Senator'S platt and Depew
entered arm Q arm and received an ova.
si0n. and Senator Fairbanks, entering d
few minutes later received the greatest
ovation thus far accorded any one.
The convention was called to order at
1926 BY temporary Chairman Root The
entire convention stood while Father Cox
offered prayer Then Senator McComas
presented the report Of the committee on
credentials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
THE REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION is
IN FULL SWING
DEMOCRATS MEET
TN BURLINGTON
Ex Mayor Mslchsr Sure Of Election
As Delegate at-Large to
St. Louis.

Burlington, June 22.-The four Demo-
cratic state district conventions called for
today opened at the opera house, the for
mer preceding the latter. The two state
conventions were for electing delegates TO
the Democratic national convention and
for nominating state ticket 1t Is prac.
tieally assured that Elisha May Of St.
Johnsbury and G. w. Melcher Of Barre
will be two OF the delegates-at-large
The temporary Organization Of the state
conventions was as follows Chairman,
@. I'll. Pape Of Barre; secretary. Henry
Conlin OF Winooski; assistant secretaries,
NJ g. Leary Of Burlington, G, II. McGet-
trick OF ST. Albans, William Hogan Of
Bennington; sergeant-at-arms, G. w KEEL
ley Of Burlington.
The democratic state committee had one
Of the longest and most hotly contested
hearings on contested delegation last
night In its history The contested dele
cations were from Rutland and each dele
CATION came with determination to
secure a seat in the state conventions to
be held today. The fight before the COM
mittee began shortly after eight o'clock
and it was not until after one O'Clock that
a decision was reached aud then the dele
CATION headed BY George @. Ynderhill
was declared seated by unanimous vote
Of the c0mmitte
Eli III. Porter of Wilmington will prob.
ably be nominated for governor and &. 4.
Mcmahon Of Stowe will probably receive
the nomination for lieutenant-governo
Candidates for other offices were not mem
toned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22


largest attendance 0f alumni and friend:
Of the class aad school af any time during
the week. The stage was very attractive
II decorated with roses and potted plants
At the back of the stage vas hung the
class motto Row and Drift and the
class flag Of purple and white.
The class marched In an took seats at
the front and the trustees sat in body at
the left of the stage Gilbertson'a orches-
ira Of six pieces rendered selections at in
tervals during the programme. The ex-
ercises were most successful and enjoyable.
The essays and orations showed that
much careful thought and study had been
put into them. They we're especially well
written and delivered 10 clear and in
telllgent manner.
The exercises opened with prayer by
Rev. VT. r. Shipman and the first essay,
with salutatoTy, was read by Grace Edith
Brown, Barre. Her subject was "a For
est Idyl'' aud her treatment Of the theme
was most interesting and polished In CON
struetion. Social Equality was the
subject Of a iuely prepared Grafton by
Arthur Thompson Stuart Lyndonville
Another interesting essay was that Of An
ma Bethia Poor. WilIiamstown who wrote
on ssIsland Life The work that Brain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
FIRST BURMESE NOVEL.
serial Publication Giving an Insight
Into Native life and Customs.

serial Publication Giving an Insight
Into Native life and Customs.
& new departure Ia Burmese Iitera-
ture, in the form Of a publication Of d
Burmese novel. has been welcomed in
Burma, says a correspondent Of the
Lahore Tribune. To every one IA
miliar with the literature of tile Bur-
mese aud, unhappily, they are moi
many there is no doubt tlat this de-
parture viii be welcomed an relief
from the tedious tales printed ii pom
derous volumes and written ia conyen-
lional style
An educated Burman well known in
Rango6n has had tie happy idea Of
writing the novel somewhat on the
lines Of those issued daily by publish
ers IN other countries The task was
one beset VITA many difficulties, the
first and greatest Of these being the
language itself. for its heEibility in eN-
pressing new ideas makes IT. we are
told. very unwieldy instrument in
the hands Of even the most accom-
plished scholar. The cause Of this
stlflness j. " vs. tVAilu ~ the tA0thti5u
0f Burmese literature
The first Burmese novel which intro
duees this new departure from conven-
iionai literature. and surprised and
even astenished Burmese readers has
appeared m serial form a tine Friend
1f Burma and will shortly be publish
"a ii book form with Illustrations The
story Is entitled Maung Gin Manng
Ma Maydo Yatthu" Il is interesting,
we are assured not only as to IFS plot,
but as giving much valuable insight
Into Burmese family life aud into the
customs and practices Of the Burmese
people Burmese life is painted, not
as seen through European glasses, but
from within By one who had lived and
IS liying in it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
MeIYER MeLEAY.
Pretty wedding At Home Of SIR. and Mrs
w. Mcdonald.

Pretty Wedding At Home Of SIR and Mrs
w. Mcdonald.
The charming home Of Mr. and Mrs. J,
w Mcdonald on Hill street was the scene
last evening Of pretty wedding when
Murdo @. MeIver Of this city aud Miss
Mary A. MeIeay of Boston were united
IN marriage Ia the presence OF about fifty
friends and relatives The ceremony was
performed in the parlor at s o'clock, Rev
w. A. Kinzle otiieiating. The bride was
dressed In white muslin, trimmed with
cobweb hand lace, and carried flowers
The double ring service was used.
Following the ceremony there was re-
ception, and refreshments were served
The bride and groom we're the recipients
Of very large number Of most appfopri-
ate wedding presents in sterling silver,
cut glass, dinner sets, furniture, paintings
and fancy and useful articles.
The guests included several from out of
town, among them being Miss Elizabeth
N. MeLeay Of Boston, cousin Of the
brides, Miss Mary Blundellot Englewood,
Florida. a niece OF the bride, and Miss
Annie MoIver Of Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. ATcIver will reside on
Perry street, In new house Just being
completed for them by Mr.. McIver. who
Is a we'll known contractor and builder of
this city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
RECOVERED $50 BODIES.
victims Of steamer disaster Continue to be
Found.

Victims Of Steamer Disaster Contlnue to be
Found.
New York. June 22 Up to eight
0'cIock this rnorning $50 bodies Of victims
az the Slocum disaster has been recovered.
Over one hundred were recovered yester-
day "a the result of the use OF explosives.
The hulk of the steamer was raised and
towed TO City Island during the night.
In memory Of the Slocum's victims the
entire city hall was draped In mourning
today. The relief fund now aggregates
$50, 600
At the inquiry into the holocaust follow
Ing the destruction Of the General Slocum
today. Attorney McManus, representing
the KnlekeTboeker Steamboat Company,
owners of the Slocum, announced that his
company desired to cOneede that no new
life preservers had been purchased for
the Sloeum since 1926, Rev. George
ShuIz testified that when he attempted to
adjust a life preserver ON himself il
erumhled In bis hands and the strap
parted.