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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04

A German Council is being formed in
Hoboken. The preliminary pleeting is
to be held at Odd Fellows Hall this
evening.
Unique Council held rousing enter
tainment at Bergen Hall on Friday night.
A large number of propositions for mem
befship will likely follow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04
BayOnne Brevities.

Board Of Education meets tonight.
The second meeting of the Christian
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04

rested the sailors. The men said that
they refused to work because they were
entitled to rest on Sunday, and the steam
ship company wished them to work with
pay. They were discharged
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04
Estimated Democratic majority. /.

Mr.. Albeit addressed big mass meet
ing at Elizabethport Saturday mig hit, and
Senator Edwards addressed another at
Oxford Furnace
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04

tainment at Lexington Hall last Wednes-
day night. 1t will be repeated shortly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04

Polls open at sic q. nl and close u
seuen p. m. tomorrow,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04
Church Fair in Bayonne.

Polls open at sir q. m. and close at
seUe7t %. m. tonloTr0ae s--s-a.s.--
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04
catholic benevolent Legion

Security Council Catholic Benevolent
Legion had a special meeting yesterday
to make arrangements to attend the cen
tennial celebration at Baltimore on No
vember II and II.
All the councils in the county will be
represented at the centennial.
Our Lady of Grace Council visited the
fair of Father Corrigan's church in
body last Thursday night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04
Royal Society Good Fellows.

An Assembly is being organized in
Hoboken.
Hamilton Assembly had fine enter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-04

ron DlsoRpEaED LIVER try BEEcHAa's PnLa
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
River Bcacous.

In former times there were no bea- cons or lights on the western rivers. ''There were places then on the Mis- sissippi, " said Devenny, "where we had to lie by all night. Sometimes we had to send a skiR across the river to build Q bonfire as Q guide to the channel This was constantly changing from
 In going down the Ohio my atten- ton was arrested by the new feature introduced by the government, of beacons erected on the banks, which greatly lessens the dangers of naviga- ton. These are petroleum lamps commonly set upon posts and shaded by small roofs. A small steamer, the Lily, plies on the Ohio between Cairo and Pittsburg, supplies oil, pays the keepers, puts up new lights where wanted and changes the old ones, which is often required from the changes of the channel.
 The lights are placed on the channel side of the river, where the water is deep. Sometimes three or four hea- cons are put upon a single farm. The steamers steer from light to light.
 The farmers on the river largely consign the duty of attending to the lights to their wives and daughters who thus earn "pin money" some few dimes daily for each lamp. And the reflection Is certainly interesting that along on these rivers, sweeping the margins of many states in the az gregate, arc hundreds of worthy thrifty females daily ascending lad: ders and attending to the lamps; and among them all l venture to say no five foolish virgins could be found SC long as Uncle Sam with smiling wis age stands ready with his huge cans to pour out the Oil.-Howe's Histori- cal Recollections of Ohio.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
An Inte1ligent Newfoundland Dog.

Mr. Thomas Shanks, the mechani- cal engineer, 305 West Lombard street, is the possessor of a large, in tellectual Newfoundland dog, who goes by the name of 'Bonnie.n Mr Shanks walked into The American office, and the dog lay very still upon the floor. After hIr. Shanl1s had fin ished his business at the counter he said to the dog, Bonnie, are you ready to go home2" The dog immedi- ately arose and stood beside his mas ter. MT. Shanks then told the dog that this was The American news paper office, and after they had walk ed down to Holiday street he wanted him (the dog) to come back and get an American. The dog shook his head, as to say, ''I understand. l."
 Mr Shanks left, so did the dog: but in about two minutes the clerks were surprised to see the noble animal enter the door, place his fore paws on the counter, open his large mouth, and stand in this way until one of the clerks placed Q paper in his mouth, which he bore safely to his master, who waited on the corner of Holiday and Baltimore streets. The dog Is well known as the newsboys' friend At night his master will tell him to go to the first newsboy and purchase a paper. He always throws five cents ou tho ground, which the dog picks up, runs of, and jumps on the first newsboy he finds, and, after dropping the nickel ill the boys hand and re- ceiving the paper, he runs off, never waiting for change. It is for this generosity that the boys have named him the "Newsboys' Friend" |" He also mails letters.
 BIr. Shanks says that it is unneces- sary for him to have an alarm clock, as the dog regularly rings bell and wakes tho family up.-Baltimore American.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
Fnrlish Railroad Morals,

Herbert Spencer, the English phil- osopher, who has gone deeply into so- cioloCical questions, is at the head of a league to secure railway reform in Great Britain, and his study of the subject throws a good deal of light into dark places According to his statements the history of English rail
 ways since 1845 shows an elaborate system of tactics by which the con- panies have been exploited by the few at the cost of the many. He asserts that within the past decade there has been more corruption by railroads in the house of commons than has ever occurred in the federal or state legisla- lures of the United States; that today there are over 180 members of parlia- ment who are simply agents of rail- roads and similar corporations, and that most of these are lawyers who have been elected by the roads they serve. These members proclaim openly the number of votes they can control ill the house. Members of both houses are canvassed openly, and railway legislation Is very costly. Parliament ary expenses have varied from S3,000 to $15, GOO a mile, most of which has gone into the pockets of parliament ary lawyers. MT. Spencer expresses the opinion that the Union Pacific scandal, which brought out Oakes Ames' note book with the names of several congressman who had receiv- ed stock, would have been considered g perfectly legitimate transaction in England. d.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
NO. 15
THE FAITH OF TIE BRAHMIN.
His Belief Concerning God, Jesus Christ
 and the Future State.

and the Future State.
 The faith of the enlightened Brah- min is on a very different level from that of the common people. If you ask concerning his own belief he will tell you that he believes in one God; ac- cOrding to his particular school he be- lieves you that God is everything, or that he unites with matter to become everything. All proceed from him and all effort should be directed to re- absorption into him. Good acts tend to this result by the gradual putrifca- ton in successive incarnations of Kar- ma, or the residuum of unconquered passions and unexpiated sins after death. Bad acts debase men more and more.
 What happens to devil worshipers and other such outcast racesQn asked a friend of mine. ''They go to he'll" was the prompt reply. Observing my condemnation, the Brahmin with whom we were talking took it to indicate a doubt of the accommoda- ton, and hastened to add, "Oh, we have twenty, thirty, plenty of hells." Shiva, Vishnu, and the other gods and goddesses are regarded as embodi- ments of the various divine attributes or incarnations to reveal the divine will and to deliver men from evil.
 Many Brahnins would have no par ticular objection to acknowledge Christ in some such way as this. As one said to me, ''I do not know his history as well as my own sacred books, but if what is told of him is true believe that he must have been a saint If not a divine incarnation" Another thought that each race had it's own revelation. We" he said, 'have Krishna, you have Christ. You say that your Christ was crucifi- ed-our Krishna was shot" It may be said that such men as these are not far from Christianity.
 On the contrary, the vice chancel- Tor of the Calcutta university aptly compared. a contest with them to the encounter of Coeur de Lion and Sala- din in the '"Talisman." The sharp sword of the crusader is unavailing to sever a silken cushion which adapts it. self to every stroke. You ask why, if tAAOIi ONlA ielltl 1S oO ClCNetlCO, leave the masses to idol worship. "Ig- norant people and females" you are told, cannot at once comprehend the universal presence. We teach them first that God is in the image-so he is. for he is everywhere-and from that we go on to explain that he pervades the universe.
 It is doubtful if the ignorant people and females ever get beyond the first stage. One Hindoo ascetic, with an extraordinary love of quota ton and devotion to Thomas a Kem- pis, cited not only Roman Catholic ar- gumeuts, but also Tyndall's Theory of Atoms" in defense of idol worship. He demonstrated thereby that noth- ing, not even the leg of table, was unchangeable; that, therefore, the divine efiuence animated all things, and that the perfectly enlightened mind could see and worship the omni- present as well in that piece of wood as in any other object visible or in- visible. The Nineteenth Century.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
The Cautions Public.

A shoemaker on Grand River avenue painted his door the other day and hung out a sign of Paint" Pretty soon man came along and opened the door and asked:
 What sort of paint, and hoz7 do you sell itg"
 Its paint on the door," was the reply.
 "Oh, that's it. Better change your sign, then"
 Tho shoemaker took in the sign and hung up one reading: "Paint on the door" He had scarcely done so when @ second man ac- costed him with:
 "Is that alll Why didn't you paint the castings, tool Looks mighty stingy, and I'd change that sign"
 The shoemaker reflected for awhile and then made a new sign reading: Hook out for paint" It wasn't a quarter of an hour before a farmer came in with an old boot to mend, and as he rubbed his shoulder against the dooz he indignantly exclaimed:
 'How did know where to look out for this internal nuisanceg'
 The man went out and removed the sign and tore it up, and as he returned to the bench he said:
 "That's what a fellow gets for trying to satisfy the public. Now let the door take care of itself. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
MAReUERITE AND PEGGY ANfs.

Mistress Marguerite Anna Tandecker A,id poor little l'eggy Ana Ray Before the most tempting of windows Paused Q mDnens one cold winter day The lady was dressed in the warmest As well as the finest of clothes, And pair of bright golden trimmed glasses Hung astIide Of her aquIline nose But only shawl, thin and ragged, Had Peggy for cloak and for hood, And she clasped in her arms, like treasure, bundle of street gathered wood. Mistress Marguerite Anna vandecker With a look of deep thought on her face, To herself said; T really am puzzled As to what shall get in this place I'm quite tired of iellies and sponge cake, Oyster patties blanc mango, macaroonsi And charlotte russo, chicken and salad I've had two or three afternoons. Dear mel what bother find it For my luncheon to choose something new. An cream pufTs and chocolate. Well, . Must try if cant make them do." With look of deep thought also, Peggy Poor shivering Peggy Ann Ray Soliloquized: 'Is there, wonder, Folks wat have sich good things every day2 Oh. myl if there is aiut it daisyl But I scarcely can b'ieve there can be; For 'tWould make 'en so good they'd go halve
 with
 All mizzerble young 'uns hic me. Oh, deari how wish I'd a pennyi wouldn't expect more nor one; Proud as anything wouldn't walk in, An bay me shining brown bunr'
 -Harper's Young People
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
Benefits of Fencing.

The success of the ladies' fencing class has proved beyond doubt tho propriety of fencing as a ladies pas time. lis not too violent, for each one can regulate her activity to suit her self, and remain on the defensive or assume the offensive as she feels like it. Twenty minutes of active fenc- ing will give more exercise to all the muscles of the body than two hours of pretty fast walking. One of the mem bers of the ladies class said to the writer that in her opinion one months fencing will teach girl better how to walk and carry herself in draw ing room than a years lessons in dan cing or calisthenics
 Those who have seen the 1.-the, straight figures and graceful motion of the ladies who indulge in fencing will be inclined to agree with her fully and to wish success to those who have added to the list of female ath- letics an exercise so eminently fitted for the use of the fair sex and for their physical development, New York Star.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
Wanted to Go Faster.
Omaha World.

''T was reading in Q paper yesterday" be said as he halted a citized in front of the soldiers monument, ''that a duck could fly ninety miles an nour. Do you believe it pos siblef'
 ''Ihat is rather strange question to ask ne, sirI" replied the other, with considerable cold storage in his voice.
 "Yes, I know, but l want to find out. There gre occasions when have to leave my house in hurry, and if duck can make this gait, and there is no patent on it, I'm going to catch On. Perhaps you never tried to out run @ flat iron, sirl"-Detroit Free Press.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
Flats in London.

That the rent of flats in London il extravagant, and the accommodation contemptible, is the subject of com plaint in The Daily News; but the first grievance is one that will not long endure. The speculative builder caught up the idea of compound households'-and of course he has overdone it. Many of the great struc- lures provided for the use of bachelors or married couples without cncum. brances flew family mon enjoy living in a fa0 are standing almost empty and empty they will remain until the rents come down. Nor have the ar- engagements been always adapted to the needs of the aatsters. Coelebs in search of 0 home informs us that at several mansions which he visited he was told that the lift was working up to 12;3O o'clock at night-iust the time Che said when it ought 10 begin.
 St James Gazette.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
TTo- ewoot-Iv sba boved hack II
Mathematical.

Professor B.-Mr. Addlepate, notice that you invariably add up your column from the bottom, may ask the reason?
 Mr. 4. c93)-Economy of time, professor. In the ordinary way you add from the top, and then, as proof, add again from the bot tom. Now, by my method the addition and proof are obtained at one operation. -Colurn- bia Spectator
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
4 T1,orrhtful Friend.

'Who was that you bowed to on the carl" she asked of her friend as they stood in @ store down on Woodward avenue.
 ''That's Katie -"
 ''How sweetly she bowed back"
 "Yes we love each other dearly. When her father died last year was the only friend she had thoughtful enough to count the car riages and tell her there were forty-seven."- Detroit Free Press.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
At a Venture.

A medical journal asks; When should people eatF' There is no physician in this part of Gilead, but as layrnan who lives upon food and sustenance, we would suggest that meal time comes about as close to the stomach of the monster man as any hour of the day that occurs to us at present.-J. Bur dette in Brooklyn Eagle
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
IL Was Dear.

Fol-By the way, wasn't that pretty bonnet your wife had on last Sunday9 My wife noticed it, and called it a dear little thing.
 De Rol-Your wife was right, and you'd agree with her if you sow the bill I've got to pay for it.-Yankee Blade.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
mother Great Head.

Indulgent Mamma-Really, don't know what you'll do, Bridget, to keep the children cut of the sugar bowl Wecan't punish them. Bridget-I think can prevent it, mum.
 L M.-What do you propose to do?
 B.-rn keep the sugar bowl full Of solt.- Onaha World.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
ARIZONA & N. M. RAILWAY.
 TIME TABLE.
GOING NORTH.
GOING SOUTH.
PASSENGER RATES

Children between five and twelve years of age half fare. aP One hundred pounds Of baggage carried free with each full fare and 50 pounds with each half fare.
 FREIGHT RATES. Following are the rates per ton on the differ ent classes Of freight:
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24

JOHN SHENN AN.
 trcR-3''3l Sup (.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-24
Shocking.

Aunt Susan ito Boston girl who has just returned from New York)-And how did you enjoy yourself, Carrie'
 Carrie-I had an enjoyable visit, aunt, bul it was positively shocking to see so many people without glasses. Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25
CONFINED TO THE ERIE.
Local Engineers Give No Credence to the Ru-
mors of a General Railroad Strike.

In this city the locomotive engineers and
firemen make light of the strike which it is
rumored will begin on the trunk lines and
extend westward to the Pacific coast. One
of the veteran engineers says hat it is a
little early to start such q rumor. as it gen.
orally comes in March, with the time for
action fixed in June. No one here gives
any credence to the statement that there is
a widespread dissatisfaction among the
brotherhoods of railroad men. The c.. b.
g. @. strike has been almost forgotten, as
many of the men are again at work and do
ing better han ever before. The current
rum0r originated on the Ere road. as on it
there has been some dissatisfaction, especi-
ally on the western divisions. Three months
ago the manager of the Erie lines sent to
all the employees. from yardmen to con-
ductOrs, a book in which were 297 questions
to be answered. The men described the
book as a combination between an applica-
ton for life insurance and q civN-service
examination paper. The great objection to
the book, the men say. is that it il need
lessly personal in many of its questions,
and that it aims to shift all responsibility
from the railroad company to the men.
The divisions of brotherhoOds at different
points on the system have held meetings to
consider the matter, but have not signed
the agreements. Some have sent the books
back, while others have them ut home and
are watching developments with interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25
PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES

There will be no lack of amusements at
the local theaters this week. and no fault
can be found in the variety offered. The
Grand and English's Opera-houses will
both be closed tonight. and the Park will
have no opposition. excepting the Eden
Musee. which will be re-opened this after
noon with a varied list of novelties, in
GLIDING Hard hearted Hull, Paul Boyton's
rubber dress. his trained seals, a sea SER
pent and other features. AT the Park will
be presented Hassan's Zone of the Finest
Gus Wiiliams's old play, with several new
features. The play is one that has met
with favor elsewhere. and will. no doubt,
prove a popular attraction at the Park.
The Duff Opera Company will appear at
Harry Pault0n's latest production, "Paola.r
snces. The company bears a fine reputa-
ton. being large and we'll equipped.
Joseph Murphy. the Irish comedian, will
begin an engagement of three perform
ances tomorrow night in the new play.
The Donagh." which has been a success
wherever it has been played.
"A Tin Soldier" will be the attraction at
English's the last half of the week, the en-
gagement beginning with q Thanksgiving
natinee.
The attraction as the Grand in the last
part of the week will be Mankind a sem
s~afional melodrsma, which is said to have
great merit. w. III. Thomson and Forrest
Robinson are in the company. 1t is a
scenic play or more than ordinary prefen-
sions. The first performance will be given
Thursday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25
A DEMOCRATS SUGGESTION.
If the Mayor Had the Veto Power the Board of
Aldermen Might Be Easily Abolished.

A Democrat, whose name is withheld at
his request, told a reporter last night about
a plan which he said is very popular with
some of his party leaders. II believe,' he
said, that the whole system of government
in this city is OH a wrong basis. 1t is hardly
up to the standard in many respects, and
one in particular"
"What is that one in Particular" asked
the reporter.
Il refer to the veto power vested in the
Board of Aldermen. 1t is in some instances
a good thing, for it serves as a check upon
the Council and prevents the passage Of
any measure in undue haste. But at the
same time / believe that that veto power
should rest with the Mayor. He could not,
of course, preside over the Council in that
case, but that body could elect one of its
own members as a presiding officer. 1 am
told that this plan is adopted in Detroit,
and it may be in other cities"
What would be the function of the
Board of Aldermen in such a casei"
Il really don't know as it would nave
any, although / would never vote to abol-
isb the board unless some other check was
placed over the Councils power. / am not
certain that / should do so, wen if this
veto power was granted to the Mayor; but
in that case we could dispense with the
board without much danger to the city's in
terests. We certainly need achanRe here"