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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Highest Of all in Ieavenins POwer-U. S Govt Report. Aug. ~, 1850
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destitute OF the singable quality.
Thus what Tennyson terms songs,
beautiful as they are considered as
/ literature, are not for the most part
adapted to music. Verses which can
be happily married to music must
havea multitude of open vowels. and
must lay on the vowels the rhythmic
stress.
Tennyson's songs are too full of
consonants and too alliterative. and,
moreover. the weight of the measure
is on the consonants. 1t Is true, how
ever, that a few of TeDnyson's songs
are truly singable, as, for instance,
Sweet and low" Byron wrote al
most nothing which can fairly be
called a song. though some OF his
stanzas are melodious, as when we
two parted in silence and tears, +" RE
mind me not, and Though the day
of my destiny's over"
Scott had a better ear for tuneful-
ness. and some OF his lays are resonant
with melody. For example. "Pibroch
of Donuil Dhu,n or "A weary lot is
man, Campbell, has written two or
three battle songs that might be
chanted to. the sound of a trumpet,
ehOAA ao Ia DNtbiC VI Ah0 .
and "Ye Mariners of England"
Shelley is one of the English masters
Of melody. There is nothing more
singable than his Zone word is too
often profaned,n or his "Music when
soft voices die" or, best of all, II
arise from dreams of thee" Yet in
Robert Burns Scotland can point to
m even greater artist in song-craft.
Some OF his songs sing themselves, as
''Ae fond kiss and then we sever and
..My love is like the red, red rose,"
and, in another vein, "Scots wha hae.n
The musical quality of Moore's
Melodies is partly due to the fact
that he used to sing them himself, and
as he wrote them tried their adapta-
ton to the voice. OF course, too, he
was greatly indebted to the delightful
old Irish airs, for which his verses
were composed. There is no doubt,
however. that he had a true ear for
music, and had mastered the secret of
song writing, which consists of avoid
ing all consonants as much as possible,
and certain consonants altogether.
We can all appreciate the tunefulness
of his loft in the Silly night and
Loves young dream. "-Ne1o York
Ledger.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Choosing the BETTER Part.

~ |ChtNA - -
Men have early learned the law Of
self-preservation. They specialize.
They choose that pursuit and that re-
creation which best suit their natures
and their needs. Does not the artist
steadily refuse to be a merchant?
Does not the broker refuse to paint
floors? Does the historian expect to
be equally learned in astronom v?
Does the want of knowledge or ex-
p%erience in any business or study pre-
vent appreciative and respecting in
tercourse between men?
Let q woman then realize that she
cannot compass the universe. Let
each woman quietly take account of
her stock in trade, of her mental en-
dowments, her capacity, and her
strength, and from these let her select
what is best for her to do and
to be. Whatever is wisest for
her home-that trinity of hus-
band, children and self-is her better
part, which can never be synonymous
with mere pleasure, self-indulgence or
stagnation. Let her then resolutelY
turn her back upon all those ambi-
tions foreign to this purpose. for no
thoughtful woman will find her aims
too narrow, even when she has re-
stricted her interests as much as pos
sible. Let her not be deceived into
spasmodic efforts in other directions
by other women whose aims are not
like hers. Let her not attempt to
reach for their successes, or look upon
her own as insignificant or insufficient,
for she will soon find in a wisely or
dered, TRANQUILITY lived life happiness
and strength (which will not be taken
away."-Harper's Bdzar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
THE GAVEL FELL
Some of the Lodge Notes
That We're Crowded
Out Yesterday.
SONS OF VETERANS.

w. s. Hancock POSTS ball was a grand
success, The participants will long re-
member the jolly event. Comrade OFT
made it pleasant for the guests. Comrade
Post was up in the ianciers. All the
posts in the State were represented and
the visitors We're not forgotten. The post
had a jubilee at It's meeting on Friday
night over the success of its reception.
Quarternlaster Hoffman and Comrade
Rape are rival claimants for the honor
of being the Apollo of the Post.
Officer of the Guard Gsnander is rails
ing a regiment of his own.
Chaplain OFT is as quiet as a church
mouse at the meetings.
Hancock Post was presented with a
silk flag. The donors were Mesdames
Smith and Stieb. and a gavel by Mrs.
offman. wife of the commander. The
gifts We're received at the ball of the Post
In Turn Hall last Monday night.
The wards of the Post were at the ball
arrayed in the national co,ors.
Logan Camp will meet next Friday
night Drills nave been suspended since
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
His Wife Gave Him the Watch.

John Clark, the husband of a woman
who applied for a position as servant TO
the family of Mrs. Margaret Abrams of
No. 4 Wayne street, was committed for
trial by Justice O'Donnell this morning
for the larceny of a watch and So. When
Clark's wife was installed as servant
Clark made application and secured
board of Mrs. Abrams. He said his wife
gave him the watch to pawn tor a lady
stopping with Mrs Abrams. He did not
know she had stolen il until two days
later, and then he surrendered himself to
the police. Detective Smith recovered
the watch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Denounced BY His Mother.

Justice O'Donnell this morning CON-
mitted Michael Hughes, of No. 9i9 Erie
street, for trial for assault and battery on
his brother Philip.
About one O'Clock yesterday morning
Policeman Harvey heard screams of 'tPo-
licei" Murderl' on the upper f1Oor of the
above address. He rushed in and found
the two brothers engaged in a fight. The
stove was upset, the furniture scattered
around and the aged mother yelling for
help and trying to separate the contest
ants. Philips face was streaming with
blood.
In Court this morning the mother said,
pointing to the prisoner:-''He's a thief
and a robber, Judge"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
ENDORSING THE WATER BILL
The Street and Water Commissioner
Urge its Passage.

Urge its Passage.
A resolution was adopted by the Street
and Water Board at this mornings meet
ing declaring that the Mullone Water
Bill now pending in the Legislature is
just to all parties and setting forth that
its passage by the Legislature is exped-
lent. Corporation Counsel Edwards will
go to Trenton to argue the matter before
the Committee having charge of the bill.
The Board decided to ask the Finance
Board TO appropriate $1,000 for the cree
ton of a new house on Sixth street for
No. 5 Engine Company.
Ex-Judge John Garrick notified the
Board that the proceedings relative to
the proposed opening of Nesbitt street
and Lienau place had been certioraried.
The Board adjudicated on the proposed
improvement of Jones street. John NJ.
Jones opposed the improvement on the
ground that the assessments as proposed
are not equitable. The matter was re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Begcing, Drunkenness and Larceny.

Michael McCartY and Michael Ryan of
Philadelphia were found begging on the
streets yesterday. Justice O'Donnell this
morning sent them up to Snake Hill for
thirty days. John Monroe, for disorderly
conduct. was sent up for thirty days.
Confectioner Fred Goerdtou of No. 21S
York street was fined S. for getting
drunk. William Hart and James Supple
of No. SO York street were held on sus-
picion OF the larceny of a watch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

Justice-in Embryo O'Donnell was busy hear
ing cases in the First District Police Court this
morning. Enter Justice-in-Embryo Davis.
Good morning. judge ''Good morning,
Judge The lobby smiles.
A wag seeing Rev. John L. Scudder out walk
ing yesterday afternoon accompanied by a
huge blood hound, remark ed:-'He's afraid to
go out alone. He might meet a member of the
Board Of Alderman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Bohemian Glass Blower.

Prof. Grifin's Glass Blowers and Wiz
ards Annex begin a weeks engagement
at Cooper Hall, Newark avenue. tonight
In addition to the Glass Blowers at work
a stage performance is given every hour.
This entertainment is especially caicu-
lated to please ladies and children. Mat
inees. 2 TO 4. Evening receptions, Z to 10.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
No New Commissioners To-day.

The appointments to fill the vacancies
in the Police Board and the Board of Fire
Commissioners caused by the resigna-
tion of Commissioners Benson aud Con-
way were not made this morning. Mayor
Cleveland said that he had not made the
appointments, nor would he make tn em
today. He could not say when he would
name the new Commissioners.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Take a Recess and DRAFT a New Tax
Bill

The result of the late Tax Commits
sion's ''labors, y however disappointing
it may be, is not surprising. 1t is a
result which has constantly attended
the delegation to ineonclusive and ir-
responsible bodies the work which the
Legislature alone is constitutionally
qualified to perform.
The members of the Commission
knew full well that they had no sort
ofpower or authority to give effect to
their efforts, that their conclusions
were binding on no one, and that
whatever they did was sure to be
altered and remodelled out OF
all semblance of itself. This
explains, though it by no
means excuses the reckless way in
which the work was done. The work
OF actually framing a tax bill was left
to the last few days Of the Com
missions existence, and was then
thrown into the hands OF only two or
three members. When they sub
mitted their crude draft, other menu
beers hastily and carelessly carved and
hacked and chopped at it. Sections
were chopped out and Others put in,
and finally the bill was tossed into the
Legislature without final review to
save it from mechanical imperfections
of omission and inconsistency. On a
mere mechanical basis it was perhaps
the most careless bill ever presented
to a legislative body.
And the Legislature in the
course of a couple of weeks casual
discussion-Speaker Bergen says he
expects to adjourn in two weeks-is
expected to reduce this ponderous
mass of crudities and injustices and
errors into a complete, we'll matured
system OF taxation which will cover
the whole subject for a generation to
come. Surely some one is over san
guine. Might it not be well to refer
this all but useless draft to a joint
committee of the Senate and Assem-
bly, and then order a Legislative
recess of say six weeks, in which the
committee might evolve a reasonable
bill. which would have some prospect
of passage and which would not an
tagonize more than half the people of
the State, at worst.
A committee of the Legislature,
being under obligations to the people,
and having the negative guidance of
the opposition the present bill has
aroused, would probably be able to
prepare something acceptable and
useful in the time suggested.
We are well convinced that the
amendment OF the Commits
sion's monstrosity into any
thing like respectable shape is
hopeless, and fooling with it will re-
suit in n of two things, the defeat
Of all taxation reform this year or else
the enactment of a law which will
cause endless confusion and evil
throughout the State, and, inciden-
tally will wreck the Democratic party
here.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

| General Sherman died. and the boys are
wearing Grape on their badge
Jimmy smith has forgotten Paterson
and its attractions.
Jay Sherman wa married last Sunday
night to Miss May Rose ut the home OF
the bride.
J. 5. Mcmahon would like to hear from
J. ii. kimmerle, of Kaetes Camp OF New
York, late OF the post system.
A union Of camp and post should be
effected
Where is Fred winter Ditto Forrest
Stringham.
Harry Jeffreys, the young. patriot. wen {
TO work reluctantly on WasAinRton's
birthday. He was made happy at noon
when the employees were given a half
holiday.
Tommy Court and James Conkliu will
distribute their photos in Il few days.
IL is rumored that Ben Williams be-
came n Benedict last week.
To whom did George Beiz refer When
be remarked his moustache will be visible
Sunday.
Conspicuous among the loyal members
Of Logan is John Paynton.
Logan Camp, of this city, and Irish
Camp, OF Paterson, will unite In forming
a camp on one of the lakes this summer.
When will that fife inc drum corps be
organizeds This is the conuudrum put 10
William Lowenstein.
Max Lowenstein is not as buoyant as
usual.
Chippy ran an awful risk of TAXI ng
pneumonia on Friday night. He W as out
without his cape oyercoat. Reckless
youth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
MUSEMENT


AcadennN OF Musics
Tonight the laughing success, my
Aunt Bridget" with Monroe and Rice
and their company Of comedians, will
open an engagement at the Academy
! of Music for one week and usual matinees
Wednesday and Saturday.
This will, no doubt, be a Laughing week
for the Academy patrons.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

Bobby Gaylor. at the head OF a splendid
company. viii present The Irish Arab"
at Fl. R. Jacobs Hoboken Theatre, begin
ming this evening. with the usual We'd
nesday matinee.
IL is a very successful farce comedy, in
which Mr.. Gaylor's laughter provoking
powers have ample opportunities.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE 2gTH
the B Say 10 Of S sasess and nd w sepnse co%m Il lnaas b y
j. X. Mcpherson ana others Tor the improve
" vRooM ST,
from summit Avenue , 60 I, Gr ;nts street In the follow
70 nave the street for the run width thereof
filling the same 70 the esfabiishsd grade.
90 have new 2~Ineh curb set on either side
10 have the present curb reset and new Inch
curb set Were necsssars.
TO have new Dlaestoue nagging a feet wide laid
TO have he present nasglng relaid and new Tag
10 have a - inca drain pipe laid from Gray street
70 have new bridge-stone crosswaiks LAID.
To have sSe pre- bridge e., stone crosswalEs re-
And all other work done that may be necessary
to provide for The flow OF the surface water and %
complete tho Improvement in a good and suosran-
Eotics Is also given tia. on the sh day OF Fsbru
with the Board of Street and Water Commission.
erfy Will probaniY Be assessed. ana the probable
amount Of benefit 70 each lot or parcel OF Land.
frontage for the said Improvement. and the same
y r,s nov 9ps n e gr6ns iS ssIssa an Al I Mss olle so, ol sns
avenuss.or Dardculsr sections thereof. are includsd
in said assessment psinelys ST
from summit avenue 70 a point about 4fest
south OF cray s're SUNNI AVE.
from Union street about IS feet east and Is feet
And that the 2d day OF March. 1881. at 10
O'clock a. IA, and the meeting room OF the Board
on Street and Water Commissioners are hereby
lxed as the time and place when and where ne
meet TO hear parties interested In said APP
plicarion. aud ali reUonstr ances against the
said Improvement that may be presented In writ
Ing.
GEORGE T. souTos.
Data Jsrasy CITY, FEBRUARY a. ls2l
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Songs

Everybody loves a good song, but
few of us stop TO notice why much OF
the finest lyric poetry cannot be sung.
A short poem may read well and yet
sing very badly. 1t Iuay be exquisite
in thought and diction. and yet be
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
SITUATIONS " WORK
CORPORATION Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on THE 10TH
~ day OF November, 1892. application was made
to the Board OF street and Mater Commissioners
9y William Hogencamp. Robert Q. Babbltt and
Robert .. Lawrence for the vacation OF q street
called
HOWELL ST.
through the following described property
Beginning at a point On the western line OF the
NEW YOnK, n WESTERN
where the northerIy line Of Cherry lane intersects
the same. and thence running alon. the northerly
side OF
CHERRY LANE
$40 feet. 9 inches to 9 pointi thence northeasterly
+ ST.;
thence In an easterly direction and along the cen
tire line Of Dey st. 20 the westerly line Of the
NEW YORK, N WESTERN
RAILROAD
to the point or plece nf beginning.
Said plot or land Is crossed by q street known as
Howell St. Is shown In the map accompanies
said petition.
And that the 2Sd DAY of March, 1884, at 10 O'Clock
q. M, and the meeting room OF the Board of Street
and Wa1er Commissioners. are hereby 6xed as the
time aud place when and where the Eoard OF
Street anu Water Commissioners will meet to hear
and consider all objections 70 said vacation III az
may be presented In writing.
By order OF she Board OF Street and Water Com.
missioners.
GEo T.. BoUToS.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Money TO Loan
NOTICE 10 cREpIroRs.

Estate OF Dora Stoveken. deoeased, aenry stst
Tens administrator OF Dora stoyeken. deceased
by order OF the Deputy Surrogate of Hudsoa
county. dated December Is. 1870, hereby gives no
tice 70 tho creditors of said decedent TO
against the estate OF said decedent. under
oath or ami nation within nine months from the
Of any action therefor against said administrator
HENRY sgEFkESS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

ABRIEF despatch in the Sunday edi-
ton of THE JERSEY CITY NEWS told
of a new enterprise in which a promi-
nent resident of this city has recently
embarked. MI. E. F. C. Young's ap-
pearance in the ranks Of a great COM
bination for the manufacture of type
and printers material is doubtless the
result of his splendid rescue of the
Dixon Crucible Company from its
wreck. This achievement has brought
him into great prominence, not only
in general business matters, but es-
pecially in the particular section to
which the type combination belongs.
1t must be a matter of pride to
Jersey citizens to find one of their
number playing so important a part
In the great Industrial movements of
the day. Not only has Mr.. Young,
through the bank of which he
is president, made Jersey City
the financial centre of the
State, he has attracted hither the
headquarters of such great organiza-
tions as the Sugar Trust, and of such
enterprises as the North River
Bridge.
All these things add greatly to the
standing and Importance of Jersey
City; they tend to increase not only
the commercial dignity of the place
but also its material prosperity. As
a home Of great c~apitalistic concerns,
all its property values r braced up
and under a sound system OF assess
ment and taxation the public would
reap great benefits.
Everything that Mr.. Young touches
appears to turn TO gold, and doubtless
in his skillful hands plain ordinary
type metal will prove very good stuff
from which to coin legal tender dol
lars.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
= the ONCE OF the Board OF street and Water
commissioners on Monday. March ID. 1891. at ten
O'Clock q. m. Tor Tie construction OF a
SEWER IN ST. PAUL5 AVE,
from Tonnele ave. to the iiackensack River. In
accordance with plans and specifications on file in
the oniee OF the Chief En- gineer, corner of jersey
ave and Mercer ST.. where 6iank forms OF bid aud
agreement OF sureties must be obtained.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About 500 liueal feet of piling.
About U,UO feet b. NJ. OF Hemlock sheathinx.
About lU,UOO feet b. NJ. of linen nooring.
About S,UU feet Is. VI. OF lUxlU inch stringers.
About So pounds of iron bolts.
About % cubic yards. OF cradle masonry.
sewer.
about Z. $50 lineal feet of 50 inch circular brick
sewer.
About 10 new receiving basins.
& About 9O cuDlc Yards OF rock excavation.
Time allowed for the completion OF the work.
one hundred and eighty $50 working days.
award OF the contract therefor viii be subject TO
the remons-rance OF the owners of tbs property
for.
proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes
endorsed Proposals for Sewer in 81. Paul's ave, ("
directed to T. A. Dugan. ESD, Chairman Of
Committee on Streets aud sewers, and handed to
the CLERK or The Board in open meeting wnea
sealed proposals.
No CITY official viii be accepted as surety, nor
VIII a substitution OF sureties oe allo vel.
The atten ion OF bad ters Is especially calle1 to
Section u OF me New Charter OF 1888, under the
terms whereo; no contract shall be bindIns upon
the city uatil the bondsmsn ofersi by the con-
nance, the President OF said Boart havilg bower
to examine the proposed bondsmea under oath.
BY order Of the Board OF Stree and Water Com.
GEoRGE I. BoUroN.
ClerS.
Dated Jersey City. February q. 1891.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.

uhDbh Uf u ,.
When Myrtle Rebskah Degree Lo dgs
was first spoken of, it was predicted that
IL would be a failure from the fact that
Evergreen No. 3 could Accommodate all
who desired to take the Rebekah degree.
Strange TO say at its reception there were
enough brothers n sisters found and
initiated to make the lodge an established
Institution So numerous were they that
it promises to be In a short time the BAN
ner lodge OF the county. Propositions
are steadily coming In. me new lodge
has shown remarkable energy and go.
ahead-itiveness. 1t astonished the Order
by its declaration that it would celebrate
the anniversary of the constitution of the
Order by holding a fair. A better time
could not have been CHOSEN. For seventy
years past the gentle influence of Odd
Fellowship has been exempiiied in the
lives of our citizens IN this country, and
a vast amour Of good has been accom-
plished through Its teachings. The
mount OF suffering ft has relieved, and
the widows and orphans taken care o:
aud shielded. cannot be appropriated.
In this State alone last year the sum paid
out for the relief of its members
was S104, $4,000. Who. among the Chart
able would not be happy and
feel like celebrating the anniversary OF
this grand Order. and assist in making
its anniversary memorable. The fair is
$3.50 ~ - ~ o81
mothers of the members and friends of
the Order a chance to participate. 1t will
open on April 20. The indications are en-
couraging; generous support has been
given not only by the subordinate lodges,
hut also from the citizens. The hopes OF
the most %sanguine have been exceeded.
Jersey City Odd Fellows will be able to
look back with pride on the event. 1t is
predicted that IL will be the little acorn
from which the massive Il will spring,
as one-third OF Its proceeds will be devoted
to the fund on building an Odd Fellows
Hall, a scheme that has often been
broacned, but no definite action mas been
taken. With this nucleus b fund
should rapidly grow and undoubtedly
will. To start with a cash basis is what
has been needed to enlist interest land
arouse energy. The Odd Fellows Home.
that magnificent charity where the aged
and INDECENT members find a refuge to
pass his final hours in peace and comfort,
will receive a third Of the proceeds. The
fur should be u grand success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02

THE Republican newspapers every
where writhe this morning under the
blow which the Democratic minority
In Congress iniicts on Boss Reed and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-02
How sIilliners are Paid.

One of the best paid branches of
female industry is that of trimming
ladies' hats. To the inexperienced
person it might seem to be an easy
thing to take a hat frame and put on
a little velvet or silk or ribbon or
flowers or feathers or birds. But the
fact is that practically it is difficult to
find operatives who have the requisite
taste and skill to do this with success.
1t is necessary, while preserving the
general style of fashion, to put into
the work a certain dash of originality,
because no two ladies' hats are pre-
cisely alike. The trimmer must un-
derstand the harmony Of coiors and
the arrangement of materials. In
fashionable establishments this work
approaches high art and commands
$40 n week.