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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22

citation were to have held their regular
monthly meeting on Wednesday evening
last, but owing to there not being a
quorum present the meeting was ad-
journed. Z
A district meeting will be held in the
rooms OF Bloomfield Council next Friday
evening.
The active workers in this city were
greatly surprised when the fifteenth as
sessment was called this year, and con-
siderably nonplussed as to why it was
done, as there was really no necessity for
it. The Supreme Secretary has admitted
that it was issued in error, but after
it had been sent out it could
not be recalled. However, it will enable
them TO carry q greater balance over into
next year, and so lesson the chances for
extra ones being called in 1872. Our SUI
preme officers are, as a rule, very careful
in their actions, but like everyone else,
they are bound to make mistakes at
times.
We have to congratulate Orator Merity.
of Pioneer Council. for the in
which he has taken hold of his duties. He
is doing all in his power to make Duty
XVII attractive, aud is succeeding adj
mirably.
The members of Arboret Council, No.
1907, are making active preparations for
their second anniversary. which will be
celebrated in kessler's Hall on December
s. Tickets have been sent to every Coun-
Gil in the city.
The new council in Gutenberg prom
Uses 20 be q hummer. The new men
have taken hold with q will and a num-
Der of new applications will be presented
at the next meeting.
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Mr.. MCPHERSON SPEAKS.
Very Positive U~tterances Regarding
a Malicious Scandal Moflger.

Senator Mcpherson yesterday sad-
dressed the following characteristic letter
to the New York World. which gives 1t 4
Sue:-
40 the Editor of the World
"A long article from the Trenton corr
respondent of the New York Times was
published in thai newspaper IN Novem-
Der IL, which reflected upon the character
OF certain gentlemen (unnamed) in New
Jersey, and added that certain allegedin-'
formation in my hands or at my disposal,
II revealed, would prove very damaging
to Governor Abbett's Senatorial boom.
my attention was not called TO this
article until late Wednesday evening, afid
| AT once sent to the editor of the New
York Times the reply which follows, aud
requested especially that it appear IN to-
days paper. 1t has not SO appeared, and
as / ave no positive assurance chat IL
will appear as written, l respectfully ask,
in the interest, of truth and in Justice TO
all concerned. that you give my letter to
the public through the columns OF The
World.
''Thi is the letter.
WHAT HE SAID TO H TIMES
"BREvoORT HOUSE
NEW YORK. Nov. Is, 1891.
g To the Editor of the Neac York Times.
"SIR: Returning to the city late this
evening after an absence OF several days.,
my attention was called to al article en-
titled New Jersey Frauds" which ap-
peared in your issue of Der is with
editorial comments thereon. Your Tren-
ton correspondent, who is unknown to
me, Is certainly al inventive genius when
judged by the article in question, or at
least q very credulous person, who ex-
| poses in the article referred to his more
han willingness to be deceived.
s.u,b arc 10 uhoo1y1fa1u nat n vyopd ~
truth In the statement of your cores
| pondent so far as it relates to myself. i
have not at any time held a conversation
with Robert Davis or any other person
| officially connected with said election in
respect to the conduct of the same. No
confessions or disclosures, as alleged.
have been made to me personally or to
any friend of mine, so far as l know.
Jersey, be they OF high or low degree in
the social or political scale with frauds at
the election referred to.
The animus of FOUR correspondents. In
spired by his obvious ~antagonism to Gov
ernor Abbett'S aspirations for the Sena-
torship, is plainly apparent in every line
Of his article, but based in ~falsehOod, at
least in part, it will probably fail to ser
cure the object sought. 1t is needless to
say, a fact we'll known to your cores
| pondent, that the court is now in session
in Jersey City, and is engaged in the trial
of these alleged offences against the
franchise.
1.-The publication of such an article at
this time. 1T seems to me, will not tend to
promote the ends of justice or aid the
Court and jury in arriving at a just YER
| dict in respect of the accused now on trial.
JOHN r. MCPHERSON"
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
RAPS, SIGNS AND GRIPS
The Events of the Week III
the Secret Societies.
ODD FELLOWS GRAND OFFICERS.
Chat About F%oreslers, Pythians,
Masons and Red Mems

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
The feature of this week was the ses-
sion of the Grand Lodge which convened
at Trenton on Wednesday and adjourned
the following day. The Grand Eneanp-
ment also met. The Grand Lodge amend
ed the law governing the election of dis
trict deputies so az TO give each lodge an
equal representation. In future each
lodge viii designate three Past Grands
TO represent it at the district convention.
The old method was to allow every Past
Grand to vote. aud the old lodges with a
long list of Past Grands consequently
contributed to the convention, n the
younger lodges were practically disfran-
chised. The officers elected were:-
Grand Master, JAMES Trenchard of
Bridgeton. A.A. King OF Paterson, Deputy
Grand Master: Frank w. Tusssy of Cam
den, Grand Warden: Joseph L. Lamb. of
.Juliustown, Grand Treasurer, and Lewis
Parker, of Trenton. Grand Secretary. P.
G. NJ. August Grassman was reelected
Creme Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge. The following prominent
members Of this County were appointed
on committees: August Grassman.
Judiciary. James S. Newkirk, Finances;
w. II. Allen, Returns, and A.. j.. Doane
on the Special Committee to confer with
tine managers OF the Odd Fellows Home.
1t has been suggested that the Grand
Lodge should assume charge OF the Home.
1t would please many lodges which do
not now contribute to It's support because
of their opposition to the rules that exist.
Grand Patriarch A.. j. Doan, of this
city, presided at the meeting Of the Grand
Emcampment. He delivered an inter-
estjng address. The figures show a pros
porous condition of this branch of the
order. During the year five new EN-
campments were instituted. The follow
ing officers were elected.-Grand
Patriarch, j. c.. Robbins, Hamil-
ron square: Grand High Priest. f.
Dairy mple. Clinton. Grand Senior
Warden, w. H. Blddle. ATLANTIC
CITY; Grand Junior Warden, w. H.
Mcmahon, Newark; Grand Scribe. Lewis
Parker. Trenton; Grand Treasurer, WA.
Courier. Jamesbufgh; Grant Representa-
tivos, j. Barton Smith. Newark. and
Thomas r. Blackwood, Damden; Grand
Marshal, George Dompierre, OF this city;
Grand Sentinel, ex-senator James E.
Moon, of Belvidere; Grand Outside SEN
tinel, E. r. Mutt, Trenton.
1t was a quiet week in local lodges.
The Grand Lodge and Encampmen t
meetings seemed to have a bad effect.
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CADETS OLE TEMPERANCE.

One of the grandest meetings of the
Cadets was held by Hudson Section OF
Friday night. The pleasant session was
emf Dyed by all. Fisk Section sent up a
large delegation and it's excellent talent
was present. Worthy Patron Isley had
charge of the entertainment. The Rain
bow Circle did nobly. A committee was
appointed to arrange a programme for
the public installation of officers in Janu-
airy. Harmony prevails in Hudson and
itSe membeeS are working together to
make it the banner section.
The Mystic and Rainbow Circles met at
the residence of President Isley on Tn Irs-
day evening and had a jolly time. Broth
ers Isley aud Campbell had a solemn on
ference. Look out for sona hing start
ling, Hudson.
Hudson's Worthy Archon blushed on
FRIDAY evening. The Mystic Circle Jared
badly last Monday.
Hudson Sect ion has quite a number OF
humorists, of which Brother Frank Smith
Is leader.
The members of Fisk Section talk of
having an entertainment and reception.
The Grand Section election is over with
the following result: Grand Patron,
John Dingwall. of Fisk; Grand V. p,
John gilbert of Ivanhoe; Grand Secre-
tary. Geo. NJ. Benson. of Fisk; G.. A. S..
| Sister Vile. of Fisk; Grand Treasurer, Ed
| SCHULZ, OF Fisk; Il. g.. Richard Viewers.
OIL lVGuuOc, VI. O.s OutIlto ODdlSCHl, VI
Hudson. and G. W., Ed Vile, of Fisk.
Three trustees were elected as follows:
For three years, Brother S. A. Isley, OF
Hudson; two years, Brother +. J. Aig-
gins, of Fisk; one year, Brother B. b.
Culbeit, of Ivanhoe. The excitement
was not near what was expected,
only a small attendance being present.
Brother Dingwall was elected over
Brother Isley by having his full support
while Brother Isley had only part of his
own section with one or two or Ivanhoe.
The selection is however a most excel
lent one, and it is hoped the order will
prosper. Brother Dingwall deserves the
honor he has received. His opponents
say:--"We do not regret his election. al
though he was not our candidate. Ac-
cept our congratulations, Mr.. Dingwall,
and may You INT the position you hold
in our order"
Great efforts will be made to resusci-
tate Eureka Section.
The Grand Section adopted its new laws
Wednesday.
All Grand Section matters should be
addressed to George NJ Benson, GRIND
Secretary. No. 65 Summit avenue; also all
acquisitions for supplies.
Brother kissing of Hudson is a regular
walking dictionary. He can furnish AL
information you may desire 0 any OF
the streets OF this city.
Brother Isley takes his defeat grace
fully. 1t is not the last election.
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THE IRON HALL.

The entertainment and hop given last
Wednesday evening at Bergen Hall by
Bergen Branch No. 1,143 was a grand
success. as THE News announced on
Thursday. The talent was first class and
everybody was well pleased. The Enter
tainment Committee consisted of j. q.
Hakes, NJ. c. Dohrman. j. G. Wester-
welt. B. 4. Roberts and L. B. O'Neil.
The Reception Committee was Paul
Sury, j. N. Bruins, w. 4. Wolbert. b. e.
Roberts and 4. Andres. Bergen Branch
has the reputation of giving first class
entertainments.
Friend Dohrmannt is proud OF his
handsome badge.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
RID MEN.

Pepoghon Tribe No. 142 is prosperous.
AT the last council fire Beaver Moon mi
tiatsd three palefaces, swelling the total
of its members to ninety. They ave thir-
teen applicants for adoption.
Brother Decker of Winona Tribe helped
make it pleasant for the trio at No. lag.
They were satisfied.
The ball committee of Hopatcong Tribe
No. 146 has finished its work, and all the
arrangements have been attended TO for
the event. This Tribe has matters of
much interest brought up at each Coun-
Gil Fire.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
a HAN Boy.s slg Haul.

Leroy Turner, of No. $40 Seventh ave-
nue., a colored hall boy in the St. Marc
Hotel, at Thirty-ninth street ami
Fifth Avenue, New York. was
arrested yesterday and charged with hay-
ing stolen about 81, 600 worth Of jewelry
from the guests of the hotel. When ar
rested pawn tickets calling for the jew
elry he had stolen during the past two
weeks, were found on him.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
ONION,

Advance Council No. 16 was the first
Council started in New Jersey. 1t is nine
years old, and has over 100 members.
The order was Incorporated in Ohio ten
years ago. 1t has AGO Councils in the
United States, and $4,000 members.
Ex-President G. Reincke and George
Suterlin have organized a new Council in
Hackensack with over 25 charter MEM
bers. 1t will be known as Hackensack
Council No. AGO.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22

Washington. where a banquet was
served.
Jersey City Lodge conferred the E. A..
degree on Friday night.
The C~Ummandery met IN Tuesday
night and entertained V. Il. Sir w. y.
After the work a feast was served.
The communication of Enterprise
Lodge next Friday night Will be one OF
the largest Of the year. The NJ. M. de-
gree will be worked for the last time
this term in costume. The Grand
Master and District Deputy will attend.
Jersey City Lodge held services at the
house of Brother Nilsson on Tuesday
night.
The Seventh District was well repre-
seneed at the communication of Jerusa-
lem Lodge at Plaintield.
Senior Warden Farrier of Jersey City
Lodge is improving.
During the communication held on
Thursday evening by Bayonne Lodge,
No. 80, F. and A. M, of Bayoune, the
First or Entered Apprentice Degree was
conferred upon William H. Mullarkey.
William Wright also received the same
degree ut the previous communication.
Brother William S. Mccormick of Bay
n Lodge No. 80. f. and A. NJ, of Bay
onne, was recently highly complimented
by the Elizabeth Daily Leader. An ar
ticle, including n biographical sketch and
a large engraving or dis handsome
countenance. was Published by thai paper
as AN illustration of his work and promi-
nence as an official of the Singer Sewing
Machine Mandatory.
Arrangements for a series of lectures to
be given after the weekly communica-
tions of the organi cations have been
made by Bayonne Lodge No. SO, F. and
A. M. of Bayonne. Among the first of
the curse will be an early history OF
Masonry by Prof. George A. Atwater.
Principal of Public School No. 8 of
Bayonne. This lecture will he Illus
trated by original s~tereopticon views.
The organization has had its at quarters
in the Schuyler Building at Bergen Point
thoroughly renovated, and the lodge
room is by far the haudsomest and best
furnished place of the kind in Bavonne.
Brother Stanley Gardner. of Bayonne
Lodge. No. 80, assistant editor of the
Bay0nne Times, is SLOWLY convalescing
from a serious attack of pneumonia.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
III WAS A LIVE BABY.

A Find That Was Somewhat Out of the
Usual Run. *
Patrolman Lee found a live baby a
month old lying on Ogden avenue late
Friday night. The child was wrapped In a
woollen blanket and unclothed. 1t was
sent to the City Hospital. There is no
clue to the identity of the person who
d it.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
.IuNIoR MECHANICS.

The Court Of Orient will meet next Sat
urday evening at Keyser's Hall, Johns
ton avenue and Wilton street. All de
siripg to take this degree are requested
to be on hand OF that date. About TWEEN
ty members representative all the coun-
ellis in the city have signiied their inten-
tions OF Joining.
One thing you do not want to forget is
Clinton's entertainment and reception at
Bergen Hall Thanksgiving night. Do
not miss it.
From appearances 1t will not be many
moons before the Greenville Council will
be a reality. The charter list now ex-
ceeds thirty, with great prospects Of fifty
within asfew days. The last meeting pre-
paratory to Institution will be held Tues
day evening December l at the Belvldere
House. Old Bergen Road and Danforth
avenue. Members of the order are re-
quested to be present.
Industry meets Tuesday evening at NO.
% Newark avenue.
Clinton Council will attend divine wor-
ship tonight at the Emory M. K. Church.
Belmont and Bergen The pas
tor, the Rev. DR.. Muller, will preach on
the objects Il principles of the order.
Members of all sister councils are invited
to assemble with Clinton. at Clinton
Hall, Grand street and Clinton avenue at
$50 p. M. n proceed thence to the
church. This is in accordance with the
request of the State CouDcil.
Brother Ed Strong of Valley Forge has
been appointed Deputy of this District.
May his term be a prosperous n
Brothers Holley and Frew of Summit
have again appeared.
Summit is getting new blood in their
Council and ere long the race will have
Summit in it.
Brother Dravton was taken for a good
looking bachelor by a brothers. sister.
The atfairsin the Board of Education OF
BaYonne is making an excellent founda-
ton for a new Council in that city, which
will undoubtedly be organized in a short
time. The members OF our order will dc
all in their power defeat the proposed
amendment to the School laws. IL offered
by Trustee Hickey. If it should come ur
before the Board or the people the Jr. o.
u. A. NJ. Will stand as firm as a rock, and
will no doubt use enoug influence to
overthrow the subject. The chances ap-
pear to be in favor of the Bible remaining
in the public schools.
Hellol Jack. Summit would like to see
yon.
The meeting of Clinton was largely at
tended last Monday. Over seventy were
present, and five candidates were Initiated
This was the largest meeting ever held by
Clinton, and TO accommodate their mem
bers a more spacious hall will have to be
poured.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
st. rrinitasas' children In the Lions

The children of the ST. Trinitatas' Luz
theran Sunday School Friday repeated
at Kessler's Hall the entertainment
called the LIONS Mouth" A large as
semblage was present and quite an
amount of money taken in.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
SONS OF VETERANS.

General John A. Logan. w. S. Hancock
aud w. Il. Sherman Camps will meet at
Henry Wilson Post, No. 140 Newark ave-
nue., today at 10 o'clock sharp to attend
the funeral of the late Frederick Stitch.
The ball of Christian Woerner Post was
a success. All the camps in this city were
represented.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child. she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria
When she had Children. she gave them Castorih
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Henry Wilson Post will today attend
the funeral of Comrade Frederick Steh.
hours before Pension Agent Armstrong
received the notice that the deceased had
been granted n pension. The comrades
of Wilson Post will assemble at head
quarters at one O'Clock today.
Zabriskie Post has nominated the fol-
lowing comrades:-Cnapman and Brady
for Commander. Locke for Senior Vice
Commsnder, Mcclure and Wood, Junior
Vice-Commander; Fisher, Officer Of the
Day; Fenton, Officer of tine Guard: Phil
lips, Quartermaster, and Wood, Fenton,
Locke, Kelly and Bligh for delegates to
the encampment at Trenton in February.
The election will be held at the first
meeting in December.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.

Martha Washington Council No. l has
been holding very interesting meetings OF
late, and the members are preparing to
make things interesting and enjoyable
for their many friends during the coming
winter,
A "novelty sociable'' will be given
under the management of the Social
Committee on Friday evening at thelr
Council Chamber. Union Halt, Grove
and Fourth streets. Members of the y.
w. A. NJ and Jr. o. w. A. NJ. are invited
to be present. Admission free, and re-
freshments will be furnished. This will
be the second of the semi-monthly
sucigbles and an informal affair.
The Junior Mechanics have given but
little attention to their sister order. The
The D.. of l.. of this city would be pleased
to see a few present.
The new council recently instituted at
Long Branch and organized by members
of Hollywood Council No. 30, Jr. O. w.
A. NJ. of Long Branch is reported TO be
in a ~fouriShing condition and rapidly
adding new members to the roll.
The journal of Proceedings of the
National Council, just issued by Brother
Burton of New York, is neatly gotten up
and contains a large mou of useful in-
formation.
During the year ending July l. 1891,
there were AZ new councils instituted,
5 dissolved and Z to whom charters were
refused. The increase in membership
was about 5000.
Evidently the "Ways and Means" Com
mittee has died n natural death. No re-
port last meeting. with lots of work be
fore it. Curiousl Where, Oh! Where
is WAR Horse Baker?
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
The strength of the order of Knights
of Malta IN this county is at present
about six hundred. 1t is divided into five
communicates. The first was Instituted
| about w years ago. The total strength
of the order in the State is about eighteen
hundred, divided into fifteen com
manderies, located at Jersey City, Bay,
onne, Hoboken, Newark, Elizabeth
| Paterson, Trenton and Burlington. Other
communicates are in the course of for
| nation In the southern districts.
The labors of Chief Chairman of Com
mittees, Gus Steup, is not yet finished
There are over one thousand badges yel
| on hand that must be distributed among
the communicates throughout the
country.
p. G. McClung of Alpha was one Of
the most admired of all the gold lacet
gentry at the reception.
The members of Damon must not for
get that at the next convention, severa
officers will be elected to fill vacancies.
When and where will the Degree Com
mandery hold its next meeting? Well
p. c. Clark. wake up, or has IL left u
never to return?
A warrant has been applied for to form
4 new commandery in this city, In thu
! Bergen district. and 1t is umored tina
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
TREE AND ACCEPTED MAsONS.

Varick Lodge had a rousing meeting on
"Wednesday night. The Grand Master
and District deputy were present. The
craft turned out well. The M. NJ. De-
gree was worked and the surprise was
the presentation of a jewel. TO Past Mas
ter Salt. Acol!ation was served.
Hiram Lodge worked the NJ. NJ. degree
on Monday night on TWO candidates n
of the two was Assessment Commissioner
James Hunt, who entertained the crafts.
men after the meeting &C the Hotel
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22

of the most prominent men In each OF the
wards a been appointed a COMMITTEES
on organization.
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FORESTERS OF AMERICA.

The next convention Of the Grand Court
will be held in Hoboken. and courts OF
thai city are making elaborate prepara-
lions for the entertainment of the grand
body. and intend that the reception shall
equal If not excel these given in the local
courts in Jersey City and Paterson. The
Ave Hoboken courts are working indus
triousIy to achieve success. Each has ap-
pointed Il committee of five aud they are
consequently not interfered with. The
committee is composed OF earnest workers
They have organized by electing
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10
principality OF Lieehtenstein; San Marine,

p~rincipality Of Liechtenstsin; San Marine,
the tiny republic in northern Italy;
at Saxons-les-B ains; at Aix-les-Bnins;
and oven at Belgrade and Sofia. Every
whore, however, their overtures were re-
iected, and after discussing the rival merits
of Taneier and Andorrs, they finally de-
cided in favor of the latter.
Andorra has been an independent repub-
lie since the days of C~harlemngne, who, in
the year 778, confirmed the rights. priv
leoes and fresdom of "the valleys and
soyereignties Of Andorrs.' The territory
comprises about 100 square miles and the
erned by a council OF twenty-four
members, elected for four years by
four heads of families in each parish,
The council elect a first and second syndic,
or mayor, to preside and to WELD the execu-
tive power. nhs costume of these two dig
nitnries is of a character to strike awe into
the hearts of those who may eventually visit
tho little republic for the purpose of trying
their luck at the gambling tables. 1t is com-
posed of ailver-buokled shoes. blue stock
ings, red carriers. gray knee-breeches,
broad scarlet sash, black cloak, catalan
cap, and q gigantic black cooked hat
perchcd on top of the cap. They take their
oath of office by laying their left hand on
tho sacred Books Of the Valley"-the Di-
geotium and the Politar-in which the his
tory. the traditions. the laws, and the
customs of the ancient republic are hope
character of the people may be estimated
by the fact that the salary n allowances
OF the first syndio-the chief magistrate of
the republic-amount to the magnificent
sum of sixty pesetas, or abont $l2. per an
num-,