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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
THE EVENING MEETING,
A Beautiful Address by the Evan
gelist at the Park Church.

That the great bulk of the throng
which assembled at the Tabernacle to
listen to Mr.. Mills on Thursday evening
was not drawn there through mere idle
curiosity was fully shown by the pres
ence of hundreds of the same earnest
faces in the throng which greeted him at
the Park Reformed Church last evening.
The large auditorium with its wide white
galleries surrounding three sides. was
packed to overflowing, and stream of
Would-be listeners blocked the flights of
steps leading thereto.
The absence of the massed choir of 800
voices detracted somewhat from the en-
thusiasm of song, but nearly all the
choristers were present and sat in blocks,
on the pulpit rostrum, to the sides and in
the galleries. About forty singers oc-
cupied the rostrum, Mr.. Greenwood
leading. Captain Fred Appeles presided
at the organ. Gathered around Mr..
Mills were the same clergymen who lent
valuable assistance the night before.
The ushers handled the crowd with the
same skill displayed at the Tabernacle.
THE POWER OF PRAYER.
Mr.. Mills chose the text for last nights
sermon from the latter clause of the six
teenth verse of the f1fth chapter of
Pauls Epistle to James
eous man availeth much"
Evidently the object of the evangelist
was to impress upon the minds of his
christian helpers the power of sincere
prayer as an important factor in the ac-
complishment of the work they had Just
begun. He emphasized the true detini-
tion of the words "effectual' and tfer-
vent" He was inclined to the opinion
that the original translation from the
Greek two hundred and fifty years ago
was more or less erroneous The original
word suggested energetic repentance,
great concern, and was used In the same
sense as the word Strive" in the quota
ton, "Strive TO enter the straight gate"
Feryent prayer was such as Christ used
in the garden of Gethsemane. He cited
quotations from Jeremiah, the weeping
prophet, the burden of whose prayer on
one occasion was that his eyes might be-
come fountain OF tears; from Moses,
whose prayer when he discovered that
his people had sat mp and worshipped
idols of gold, was "Blot me, pray thee.
out of the Book which Thou hast writ
ten;" from Paul, who seemed to be im,.
pressed with the idea that those to whom
he preached the gospel mistrusted him.,
III say the truth is in Christ; lie not ~
The self Pronunciation of these men, espi-
cially the latter two, made theeir walls.
akin to the agonizlng sorrow experienced,
by Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
& I'VE DO not know now TO pray as we
ought, y said Mr.. Mills while alluding to
the woman Hannah, who, one of the high
priests said. was crazy because she
uttered no word while her lips moved in
prayer.
THE CHURCH AND SALVATION.
tJesus Christ was not designed to save
this world, he claimed. A commission
has been given us as broad and deep as
that which was given to Christ We are
Christs substitute Christ is utterly
powerless to save the world without the
aid of the church. The church Is his
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
THE BAR ASSOCIATION.
Discussing Other Bills They may ask tn Q
Passage of.


The Hudson County Bar Asso-
citation met in the Weldon Build
ing again last evening. Lawyer
S. A. Besson presided, and Messrs
Codlipp. Lewis, Anderson, Croose, Weart,
Rosenberg, Douglass, Bacot, Griffin and
McEwan were present H. C. McCartin,
John Garrick Charles B. Hughes. Henry
v. Condict and Earle Lindsey were elect
ed to membership, and a constitutional
amendment was adopted, fixing member
ship dues at 81 per annnm.
A proposed bill proposes that an ae-
tachment may be had in cases where
damages are claimed by reason of acci-
dent or intent without waiting for judg-
ment. The proposed bill will be strongly
opposed by lawyers.
Another proposed bill is an act shorten
ing the time in equity courts to close
foreclosure proceedings. The ''appear-
ance stayo is to be done away with.
President Besson introduced bill to
impose heavy fines on judges of district
courts who reserve decisions beyond a
reasonable time.
The object is to inaugurate discussion
upon the abuse with view to remedying
it.
The pending bill authorizing probate
of will during tie life of the testator was
reported by the secretary, but no action
was taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
THEY'RE SUMMING UP.
The End of Another Ourrie Litigation
Draweth Near.

The End of Another Currie Litigation
Draweth Near.
Ex-Mayor Charles H. O'Neill, ex-Judge
John Garrick and DR.. Benjamin Edge,
the Commissioners appointed by the Su-
preme Court to condemn right of way
through the Currie property for the Ber-
gen Neck Railway. met this morning in
the Law Library.
Mr.. Thompson. of the firm of Dickin-
son, Thompson & Heaney, appeared for
the Railroad Company, and Charles Black
and MuHgo J. Currie guarded the inter
ests of the Currie estate. Engineer
Slater, of the Railroad Company, testified
that the new road would be a double
track road and would run through the
Currie property parallel to and on Che
same grade with the Central Railroad.
Other testimony was introduced as to the
value OF the property. and then Mr..
Thompson summed up for the Company.
The Commissioners will view the prop
erty some day next week and then will
listen to testimony concerning the value
OF the land from the Curries' point of
view
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
FORENsICS EXCITED.
Many of Them Threaten to Resign-An-
other Prize Debate.

Many of Them Threaten to Resign-An-
other Prize Debate.
The Forensic Society held lively meet
ing at the High School yesterday after
noon, and several members were on the
verge OF resigning. The trouble started
when G. Ege was accused of misde-
meanor. The young man in question was
very indignant and Immediately rendered
his resignation Several others were
about to follow the movement, when
sober second thought prevailed and the
resignation WAS Withdfawn.After the
'.fghtn was over the boys had great
laugh over their folly.
Messrs. Eye and Cohn were elected edi-
tors of the Gatherings for the coming
month. It was decided to have another,
contest for the Baker Gold Medal, several
of the young men being anxious to have
chance to win lost laurels. The subject
for the next debate is:--
Resolved That personal tax should be abol-
ished.
Messrs. DuseI and Franz will argue for
for its abolition and Messrs. McNab and
Petit will argue the other way.
Our American Poets" will be the sub
ject of the oration and Mr.. L Goldenbam
will handle it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
Dick oroker on for Earope.

Richard Croker, the acknowledged and
undisputed leader of Tammany Hall, left
politlcal and other cares behind him this
morning and sailed for Europe in quest
of renewed health and vigor on the steam
ship Fulda, of the North German Lloyd
Line. Mr.. Croker was accompanied by
his three elder sons, Richard, Frank and
Herbert, aged respectively fourteen,
eleven and nine years.
The Fulda was to have left her dock at
the foot of Second street, at seven o'clock,
but owing to the delay of the mails and
the dense fog which fell over the North
River it was half an hour later when she
was towed out into the stream.
Mr.. Croker and his boys went aboard
the vessel last night. Before the Chief of
81, in the saloon, he was visited by the
foremost men in the organization of Tam
many Hail. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
BENEFICIAL AND POLITICAL.
The o'Neills Incorporate q New Featu
in Their Constitution.

The o'Neills Incorporate q New Feature
in Their Constitution.
The P. II. O'Neill Association was made
beneficial society last night through a
resolution offered by Thomas O'Connor
and unanimously adopted by the 105 of
the 213 members who were present.
On the death OF any member hereafter,
an assessment Of 81 will be made on all
other members, and the $213 collected
will be handed over to the nearest kin of
the deceased OF some one designated by
the member before his decease. No mem
Der in arrears to the extent of So will be
considered entitled to such benefits
Treasurer William Heller is credited
with originating the popular idea
The genial treasurer and his friend
Tom Fallon, both of whom entered the
fond realms of parenthood recently, were
each presented by the association last
night with handsome baby carriage
ordered of Hoos & Schultz. The young
water assessor first saw light the day be-
fore the inauguration. Tom caught up
with the older assessor two or three days
later.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
THE TEMPLE INVADED.
Burglars Clear Out the Fifth Stree
Synagogue.

Burglars Clear Out the Fifth Street
Synagogue.
When members of the Congregation
Chephra Kadischa Talmund Thora en-
tered their synagogue at No 622 East
Fifth street, New York, to worship this
morning they were shocked to find that it
had been despoiled of many of its valu-
able furnishings, evidently by burglars
The burglars had carried off much
booty, comprising the heavy velvet
plush curtain that hangs in the
arch concealing the tablets of the
Ten Commandments and the Jew
elled silver urns that are placed
uoon the tablets while the Command
ments are being read by the rabbi. Sew
eral other smaller pieces of valuable
silver service are also missing. Indeed
they left behind nothing portable of any
uols,o
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
THE CHOKED SEWERS.
Mayor Cleveland Has Prepared Letter
for the Street Board.

Mayor Cleveland Has Prepared Letter
for the Street Board.
Mayor Cleveland has sent a commune
cation to the Street and Water Board in
reference to the Second street sewer, of
which the citizens OF the Third district
complained during their call upon him
yesterday. The Mayor calls attention to
the fact that The city has been indicted in
consequence of the condition OF the out
let of the sewer The communication
states that the indictment was found
partly by the advice of the Mayor to give
The city an opportunity to construct
sewer without any petition from property
owners on the line.
The communication states further that
although the Corporation Counsel has
entered plea of not guilty to the indict-
ment on behalf of the city, somebody is
guilty, and it is time to apply O remedy.
The Mayor suggested that the Board
take charge of the matter without delay.
A delegation of Third district property
owners will attend the meeting of the
Street and Water Board ON Monday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
The Raoehourse Controversy.

Young John Berner, who claims the
ownership Of the racehourse Duff. and
who was arrested few days ago by
''Rody' Featherstone, OF New York, to
whom the minor had sold the running
qualities of the horse for $50 and a per-
centage of the prospective winning
purses, has turned the horse over to
Counsellor Row, as his counsellor and
guardian
with Counsellor Daily, appeared before
Justice Weed and had an attachment
issued by the First District Court. placed
in the hands of Constable Crawford, at
taching the horse for $500. Barner was
discharged from custody. The action of
"Rodyr is looked upon as a bluff, and a
sharp legal fight may be expected be-
tween CouNsellors Rowe and DAILY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
Thomas G. shearman to Lecture.

On Monday evening Thomas G. Shear
man, of New York, will lecture before
the Hudson Democratic Society on
1.-THE Common Sense of the Tariff Ques.
tion.'' Perhaps there is no man in the
country who is better posted on this sub
ject than Mr.. Shearman, as he has made
the tariff special study for years. The
lecture will be fee, and the public are
invited. It is the intentionsof the society
to have eminent economic speakers lee
ture before the members during the
spring months. so that all interest will
be created in the discussion of politico-
economic questions. Arrangements are
being made to have Horace f. Deming,
JohnsDe Witt Warner, ex-J Judge Wheeler,
III. Peckham and others speak
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

The attendance upon the school for
physical culture which is held in the
gymnasium of the Hasbrouck Institute
for the teachers in the public school, has
grown to such proportions that two ses
sions will be held hereafter; one from
a quarter to four to half-past four b. fn,
for the benefit or teachers down town,
and the other from balf-past four to a
quarter after five for those who live at a
distance from the gymnasium.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
the Fire Board was not at home when
called. He is a Republican.
c TAX COMMISSIONERS.


Michaei j. O'D0nnell, one of the three
Tax Commissioners said:-"Mr Cleveland
suits me we'll enough. | know both the
gentlemen, and also know that If Bob
Davis wants the nomination he can get 1t;
but as Sheriff Davis has another year to
serve in his present capacity, and 1t
always requires several years TO wind up
the business of the office, l think it un-
likely that he will run"
II am not in this OF any other po litical
fight, nor do propose to be. You must
excuse me from an interview on the sub
ject," was the resonse of Tax Commits :
sioner David w. Lawrence.
Alderman Prigge, the third member OF
the Tax Commission, said in THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS yesterday:-"B suits me
well enough, and he will suit the boys in
the Fourth district
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
LOOKS LIKE A STRIKE.

Another One of the scaly Bills introduced
Into the Legislature.
This bill has been introduced in the
Legislature, and is now being considered.
1t look very much like a strike.
''That it shall not be lawful for any wholesale
or retail dealer in meat, butcher or grocer in this
State to sell any beef mutton or pork. unless
such dealer shall upon demand produce GER
tificate from the Board of Health of the city or
county wherein such dealer, butcher or grocer
or hogs from which such beef mutton or pork
has been taken WAS In good health and free from
any contagious communicable disease at the
time it was slaughtered"
A penalty of $50 is attached to the bill
for failure to perform the demands therein
made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
New Ruie Abont Passes.

The North Hudson County Railroad
Company, owing to the fact that many
of the free tickets given instead of passes
have been used by parties for whom they
were not intended, have issued an order
requiring any offering ticket to
show the conductor an official pass duly
signed by President Brown. n
The rule will cut off many unauthor-
ized dead heads.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
BAY0NNE'S INV SERIES

Proceedings Begun to Certiorari the
Action of the Council.
Senator Edwards this morning on be-
half of William G. Farr and Peter Brady.
of Bayonne, asked Judge Knapp for a
rule to show cause why the proceedings
of the Bayonne Council should not be
certioraried. 1'he Senator took exception
to the, ward boundaries made by the
onunpil
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

governed by the whimsical, therefore it
deiies the shallow and nonsensical idea
that anything done on the 18th will re-
suit disastrously The friends of the club
are invited to be present and participate
in the festivities Of the evening. A good
time is positively assured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

bia, Ancient Order of Foresters of
America, will be held "Wednesday even
ing, February ~, ut the hall of Columbia
Building and Loan Ass ociation. Tonnele
avenue. All interested in the matter are
invited to be present. The lodge now has
forty-seven applicants for the charter.
The institution will occur the first We'd
neSday evening in March
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
A Prosperous Christian Endeavor.

The monthly business meeting of the
Greenville Reformed Y. p. S. @. e. was
held at the chapel, on Ocean avenue, last
evening Considerable business was
transacted and favorable reports were re-
ceived from all the committees The So
ciety is raising fund to put q window in
the new church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
They'll brave = Thirteen.

The Pioneer Democratic Association
of Hudson County will celebrate the
opening of its new rooms, No. 345
Palisade avenue, Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 13, 1890. The Pioneer Cub will
treat its friends right royalty, and en-
oeav9r 70 MAKE slSs Az VINO attend on this
open on the 18th which is considered an
evil omen by the superstitious, but the
Pioneer Club does not permit itself to be
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

The First German Ladies' Benevolent
Society, of the Heights, will hold its
eighteenth annual masquerade bail Mon
day evening, February 10, at Leitz's Hall,
No. 143 Beacon avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
school work to he Exhibitad.

some excellent specimens of the work of
the pupils Of the public schools in draw
ing and modelling, which, when properly
arranged, will be on exhibition in his
Office.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
Rain or snow.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s, 1890 Weather
indications for twenty four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and East
ern Pennsylvania:-Thr with
rain or snow; southerly, shifting 10 colder
northwesterly winds; cold wave.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
More Condemnation Commissioners.

DIR. Benjamin Edge. ex-Judge John.
Garrick aud r. G. Washburne were ap-
pointed by Judge Knapp today commits
sion to condemn the lands of the Pike
estate, wanted by the Waverly and Pas
sale Railroad Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

Report No. 40 Of the Commissioners Of
Adjustment of this city was confirmed
this morning by Judge Knapp.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
FOOLISH STAPLEFELD!

He squanders $4,000 in Seven Months,
and Is Now in Jail for EmbezzIing.
August Staplefeld, an agent for the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in
Hoboken, was arrested by Policeman
Chris Stanton this morning on complaint
of Louis Perme, the Hoboken agent.
Staplefeld is accused of embezzling $40
collected by him from the company's Gus
toners.
The warrant was issued about a week
ago, but he could not be located until this
morning, when he was found at his home
in Union Hill
Staplefeld is only twenty-five years of
age. He married a we'll known Hoboken
girl about seven months ago. At the time
OF bis marriage he possessed So, 900, which
he has since sqandered in riotous living.
He is well known in Hopoken and Union
Hill.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08


The Board of Freeholders at their last
meeting appointed Jack" Sturges a
wa.chman at the Almshouse at a salary
of $3.50 year.
The Hoboken Police Mutual Aid So
ciety realized $73S from their recent ball.
The Stevens Institute boys to the mum
Der of 156 will visit Jacobs Theatre on
next Thursday night to witness "The
Private Secretary"
The arrangements for the concert of
Glass 80 of the Hoboken High School, to
be held in Odd Fellows Hall on February
20. are complete, and the affair promises
to be success. Mrs. Kenneth Lee, Miss
Frances Slater, Mr. Charles Hill and the
Valencia Orchestra will participate
1t is highly probable that Mayor Grass
man will veto the resolution of the Coun-
Gil awarding the contract for the mason
and iron work on the new engine house
to Martin Farrell, whose bid was over
$500 higher than that of NJ. j. Connolly,
the Jersey City contractor.
The body of Louis Schultz, the Newark
harness maker, who was killed at the
west end of the D., l.. g. w, tunnel, was
taken from Cranes Morgue to Newark
this morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
New Court Columbia.

The last preliminary meeting prior to
the institution Of the new Court Column
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
Hoboken's New school House.

Messrs. Bergen & McCann have sub
mitted the plans for new school house
to the Council. The building will be
erected at the corner of Eleventh street
and Willow avenue, and will be 97x150
feet, and will De replete with all modern
Improvements
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08
Revival at simpson church.

The Rev. George Mooney, of the New
York East Conference, is conducting
series of very interesting and successful
meetings at Simpson NJ. E. Church, Cen
tral, near Hoboken avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-08

jesus ChrISt Was nOJ U6SIRn0U 70 save
this world,'' he claimed. "A commission
has been given us as broad and deep as
that which was given to Christ. We are
Chrst's substitute Christ is utterly
powerless to save the world without the
aid of the church. The church Is his
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-30

most conclusively that he is the man
for us to send to the legislature. Mr.. ).
A. Waldron, for the close, gave one OF
the clearest and most convincing ad-
dresses ever heard in Long Beach. He
reviewed the candidates of either party
impartially, and showed us why the
Democratic nominees were the most
preferable. His review of the tariff,
and silver bill, was simply unanswer-
able; showing how the Republican
party had been made the tools of the
moneyed classes since the close of the
war, and how it meant ruin to the far
mers to continue them in power. His
speech has made several converts from
the other party, and himself hosts of
friends. Long Beach is all right for the
ticket. MEMO.
Long Beach, October 2Sth.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-30

this country give direct employment to
704, TAB workers, averaging 459 to each
lOo miles of road. Another table is pre-
sented showing in contrast that the
number OF employees on English railways
amount to 1,74s per 100 miles of road, or
about four to one as compared with this
country.
In this connection the statistician
makes significant reference to the num-
Der OF railway accidents from all causes
for the year, the number Of persons
Killed and injured being respectively
o'o23 and 26.3O9. The tables presented
emphasize with tremendous force the
necessity for immediate and stringent
legislation in the way of safety appli-
ances.-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.