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The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
BERKELEY CLUB.

The announcement of the date of the
annual reception of the Berkeley Club
will soon be made.
The club claims it has the boss penochle
player in the world. There is money to
back him against all comers. His name
will be disclosed when the chaliengers
appear
Vice President Gates likes to play
poker; that is, of course. when he can
find congenial players. He would sit up
all night over one hand.
President Guilford is quite enthusiastic
over the success of the night schools.
Next to the Berkeley Club there is moth
ing nearer to his heart than the night
schools.
One good feature about the club, which
should draw those who long for comforr,
is the custom of Saturday night suppers.
These Suppers are substantial but
homeIy, and after the smoke cards or
billiards grace the close Of a nights s
pleasure. No speeches are permitted, as
time is not plentiful enough to waste any
on Speechiu0.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

THE Newark Common Council talks
of licensing bootblacks and tagging
them with tin badges. If this is not
descending to small beer legislation,
we should like to know what it is.
But it is just about Newark's size.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
NEW JERSEY CLUB.

Affairs at the New Jersey Club house
are unusually quite just now. The
rounce layers are in their glory. Euchre
has been almost discarded aud rounce
predominaJes. Ex-Alderman Shawda, it
is said, has given up the idea of endeav-
oring to open euchre tournament, as
the latter game has been "plaved out"
The most enthusiastic players are Presi-
dent Hogencamp. of the Second Nation al
Bank; President q. w. Allen. of the
Board OF Aldermen; S. w. Anness and
ex-Alderman Shawda.
The club house is in perfect order and
the members are now talking of holding
Il "SraQn and smoker
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
SITUATIONS AND WORK
WA NTED.
REAL ESTATE

VALUABLE CORNER PROPERTY AT PUBLIC
auction, Warren & Augent. Auctfoneers for
+: 4; pal & Co. viii sell on .resiay. November
IL, lSsi, AZ tWo 2. M on tue premises. the three
with lot s5x5, No IA Warren street. the north
east corner OF Grand street J. c. House Is In Der-
feet conuiuon. and contains all modern impruvo-
ments- This prurerfy can be altered for business
purposes at small expense. For permits. Iernls
aud all particulars, apply to Warren s NuRen Z
Auctioneers, S51 Groy street. telephone l1G or e
A. DAILY y Co. W Greene street. J. q
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
Two Men Killed at Kearny.

Michael Kilroy, who lives on the
Heights, works in the Pennsylvania
Meadow shops at Kearny. He
reac he'd there at seven o'clock yes
terday morning and in leaving the train
stopped directly in front of another train
and was instantly killed. A companion
named Deany was struck by the same
train and badly injured. He was taken
to his home in Harrison. Kilroy's body
was brought to this city last night.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

right? Where are those Democratic
ordinances that someone was said to
be drafting? If they are not forth
coming, pass Mr.. Salinger's, by all
meansl
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

The Rev. John L Scudder, pastor of the
Taheriri,Gle VIII preach tonIorrow.- Morn
ing subject, "Chr~tiln Hopes" evening
subject, "This Side of Sweet Sixteen or
How 10 Train Our Girls"
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING BOOKS AND STA.
tionary TO the Public SCHOOLS Of Jersey City
Jersey City. Novsmbe

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING BOOKS AND STA.
tionary TO the Public Schools of Jersey City.
N. j.
Sealed proposals are hereby invited for furnish
ing books and station ,ry 10 the Public Schools Of
Jersey CitY. N. j.. for the dscal year beginnin &
Dece mber /, 1891. and ending November ~ isy2
The contractors viii be required TO deliver oods
free of COST OF transportation to the various
schools at such times und in such quantities
Committee on Eooks aud Stationery or the Board
may direcs and at the prices named in their bids
The Board will hold biddcrs TO that por tion Of
their bids whicn may be accepted; rhe Board re-
serves the right TO accept or reject any bids in
whole or In part. proposals must have the names
of two Freeholders residents OF the state OF New
Jersey, who will become sureties for performance
of contr act Samples OF books aud stationery
must be left In office of the Clerk of the Board
High school Bay street for the Inspection OF the
Committee. A list of the STA ionery to be bid for
can be had on application TO the Clerk Proposals
scaled and al ected to the Committee oa Books
Sta fonery and Music must be presented at the
meeting OF the Board TO DO held November n
1891.
JOHN REID.
HUGH A KELLY,
N. 7. MORAN.
Committee on Books, Stationery and Music.
JAMES 1. NIsEMAS,
Jersey city. November Il, 1891.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER Is, 1891.

This paper is democratic In principles
and is independent IN its ptea0s on dtl
local questions.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

Mr.. THURsToN talks right out from
the shoulder. He and his company
are in earnest if the Street and Water
Commissioners are?
Now let us see if they are!
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

WHY does not the Board of Alder
men pass a fire escape and fire limit
ordinance? Have the members been
seen by some OF our INSCRIPTIONS
owners OF high and dangerous build
ings who think it cheaper to buy
of legislation than to do what is
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
DIED.

DIED.
ASHHURsT.- On November IA, 1891. at his late
residence, Riverside avenue, near Grafton,
Woodsioe N. j., John A. Ashhurst.
Funeral on Monday at Newburgh, N. Y.
NELSON In this city, on November 49, 1891. at her
reside nee. 2J2 Horne street. Eliza wife OF
Erasm US Nelson, aged ~ years, months and III
days
Relatives and friends of the family. also mem
bers OF umner Lodge No. l8U, l. .. o. f.: Har-
mony Fncampment No. Al and A. B. Of Steam boat
Pilots: Harbor No. G. are respectfully invited 70
O'Clock from the Lafayette NJ. e. Church, Pacific
avenue.
VAN DERZEE. .-On Friday. November 1s. 1891
Jennie, wife of W ilIam l.. Van Derzee. Esq.
Funeral from the resi- fence of the family, ISL
Summit avenue. Monday. November IL at l'30
O'Clock p. IN.
WHIT. Suddenly. on Frid ay. November ls, 1891
Maud, daughter of Atkinson and Anna
White. aged years. mouths ana days.
Relatives ana friends are respectfully invited to
attend tn funeral from the residence of her par :
ents, 81 Clark avenue on sunday. Move mber 10 at
y. m.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
OFFICES OF
FRANK w. COLES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES
127 ERIE sT. CORNER EIGHTH ST,
and Equitable Building. 1c0 b Broadway, Room s6
tDird floor New York city.
will purchase sell all First Glass investment
securities, such Railroad konds Electric aud
Horse Railroad Bonds and stocks. Water and Eiec
tric Co.'s Bonds and syocks, Industrial Boud nd
Stocks. and City, County and STATE Bondn In large
or small quantities. Correspond ence sofici ed.
Information reRnrding value OF properties viii.
ingly obtained and given.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account OF the
sunSc ibar execulrix OF Harrison Miller. deceased
win os audited d stated oy the surrogate OF the
County OF Hudson and rep 1rted for settlement on
Friday, the 18Th day OF January. 1881
DaEed November 3, A. D. is9L
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

The tin plate liar will give US a rest now until
the Presidential campaign opens next year
Stcte Gazette.
Yes. iu's time. The public has been
waiting good while for You fellows
to sit down. You can amuse your
selves, ad interim, by counting (or
matchmaking, as you please) McKin-
ley's Welsh buttons.
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-15

The chief topic of conversation in the
clubhouse of the Jersey City Athletic
CLUB these days Is the performance of the
"Gondoliers" when the operatic society
Of the club will give in its cozy theatre
THANKSGIVING week. A rehearsal was
held the other evening which clearly
demonstrated that the company OF young
ladies and gentlemen who will take part
in those performances will form one of
the best amateur opera troupes which
ever trod the boards. aud those who have
witnessed the amateur performances
given in this city know what that means
Not only is ''The Gondoliers" one Of the
most tEneful aud pretties5 OF all Gilbert
and Sullivan's productions, but The work
which the company Is now doing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
WILL THEY HAVE CAUSE TO FIGHT?

The intimation conveyed in our telegraph
columns this morning that while the In
dians are at present peaceful, there may be
an outbreak in the spring if they are not
treated properly, is interesting as furnishing
a commentary on the relations between the
savages and the Government. Just what
treatment the Indians would consider proper
is of course unknown, but judging from the
ease with which they have been satisfied in the
part, they cannot expect very much. Also
judging from the past. it is almost certain
that they will get less than they expect.
Promise little, do less, has been the policy
of the Government toward the Indians al
most from the beginning, and unless de-
sirable change mas come over the
various powers that be, this policy will
likely hold good in the future. The
people at Washington are not always
directly to blame for the n-performance
of obligations, as the Indian agents
intervene between Uncle Sam and his
wards. and not always to the latter's bene-
fit. The President and his advisers are,
however, indirectly responsible and should
remember that this fact ought to have more
weight than political gratitude in appoint
ing the agent. Possibly lesson has been
learned from the recent outbreak which, as
is becoming known, was not so much the re-
suit of tanaticsl devotion to so-called re-
ligious ceremonies, as 1t was a protest
against dishonest and incompetent agents.
Ii SO, no outbreak in the spring need be
feared.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
NECESSARY MoNoPoLIEs.

Concerning bill to regulate the charges
of ferry boats over the rivers at New York,
a Brooklyn newspaper remarks, "The ferry
business is necessarily monopoly and cre-
ated by the State" and thence goes on to
argue that the State should therefore regu-
late its charges so that it shall not take un-
fair advantage of the people.
The deduction is unquestionable if the
premise is correct, but it is a remarkable il.
lustration of the way in which stereotvped
and antique superstition is received without
question that is afforded when an intelligent
person is tound at this day to assert that a
ferry is necessarily a monopoly. There is
nothing whatever in the state of the case to
prevent two ferries running side by side in
competition with each other, except that stu
pid and generally corrupt legislation was
induced to grant each ferry monopoly; and
as these ferries ply in navigable waters of
the United States, ard monopolies are op-
posed to the spirit of the constitution, an
intelligent and independent system of law
would probably declare the monopolles
void.
There is an immense amount of talk
about natural monopolies, as creating the
necessity for State socialism; but if the case
is intelligently Investigated it will be found
that the monopolies which are not created
either by the blindness of legislation, or the
ability of organized wealth of override the
law are about as scarce as just men in
Sodom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
NEW YORK CITY'S LATEST FOLLY.

New Yorkers seem to be anxious to outdo
themselves in absurdity. Ever since they
proved that they had not enough respect for
General Grant to bear the expense of a
local monument to his memory they have
been engaged in various schemes each one
more foolish than its predecessor, to erect q
monument without paying for it. One
after the other these schemes have proven
vain, and now the latest, widest and most
impracticable is sprung. The dollar-loving
residents of Manhattan Island ask the
Legislature to appropriate $780, of the
direct tax recently refunded by the Ma
tional Government, to pay the expenses of
the long.delayed memorial. The getting is
another matter. If the rural members of the
Legislature pursue their accustomed policy
in this, it will never get beyond the form of
a request, and it should not. There are
other and more beneficial ways in which
the refunded money can be expended
than building monuments for New York
City. 1t is not necessary to point
out these ways In this paper. The sensible
Legislators will take care to do that when the
proper time comes, but we wish to enter
protest against making harmful precedent
that other States might follow with regard
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
NOT MUCH PURIFICATION.

With city sewage, coal mine drainage,
salt water from oil and gas wells, and the
refuse from paper mills, saw-mills, tanner
les or manufacturing establishments ex-
empted from the provisions of the bill to
preserve the purity of streams, there is not
enough left of that measure to swear by.
Mr.. Wherry's view that it is an unjust dis
elimination against the farmer to forbid
him to place the carcass of dead animal or
load of dirt on the bank of stream is
nonsensical, because there is no special
hardship to the farmer in that prohibition.
But that cause OF pollution is really so
unimportant in comparison with the other
causes, that it alone is not worth legisiating
about.
The fact is, the bill was based upon
wrong plan. 1t started out to secure the
purity of streams, and then recognized that
two of the chief causes of deflement were
too powerful for it to attack, and exempted
them. When that was done great share of
the proposed publication was abandoned.
and the logical sequence put in operation
which necessitated the other exemptions.
There was no reason for the exemption of
sewage or coal mine drainage, which does
not apply to sal: water from oil and gas
wells. When those three sources of deteri-
Grafton were condoned the other exemptions
could follow on the principls Of de mininais
To make any real progress in the important
work of purifying the streams it must be by
directing inquiry to the means Of prevent
ing the chief causes of defilenent. Thus,
it is we'll known that there are successful
methods for utilizing city sewage; but in
quiry is necessary as to the means for induc-
ing the cities to invest the money necessary
to put them into operation. No method is
now known for disposing of mine and oil
well drainage; but scientific quiry on that
subject would not be wasted. If these
great causes of impurity can be disposed of.
the smaller causes can easily be abolished.
But until some adequate policy for curing
the greater sources of tine evil ca be made
plain, it is idle to tinker with the petty
phases of the evil. When a measure
exempts two of the main troubles, and seems
to be aimed at third which has an equal
claim for exemption, it stands on a very
weak foundation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Sparrow Cunning.
, knows. saws the PHILADELPHIA Press.

Everyone knows, says the Philadelphia Press,
that the English sparrow is a valiant warrior,
but everyone doesn't know that he is also an
able tactician. II anyone will watch them
going to roost among the ivy vines at sun
down, they can easily verify the assertion.
Several thousands of them make their homo in
the ivy vines that cover the old brownstone
church at Thirty-sixth and Chestnut streets.
and though there are hundreds of square feet
of shelter, there is apparently not sufficient
room for all. There are always lot of strag-
glers who arrive to find the snuggest and warm
est roosts under the leaves preempred by the
wise and early birds. The late c0mers dart in
one place after another only to be driven out
again. 1t was very cold evening couple of
days ago when a halfdozen belated gray pirates
made a persistent search for lodging under the
ivy leaves, but each time were driven out.
Then they few to the root of the church and
put their heads together in a noisy discussion
that lasted fully minute. Then, as If by a
pre-arranRed signal. they few in the air. utter
ing shrlI choruseS of alarm and warning
Hundreds of little yellow and gray heads were
poked out from under the leaves, ana hun
dreds of shrill voices inquired the cause OF The
hubbub The alarmists redoubleu their wild
cries and gyrations. There was stampede,
and in an instant the air was filled with scream
ing sparrows. The conspIrators watched the
result of their plot for a minute, then picked
out the best beds in the lodging house, and
there was half-dozen wise early birds on the
outside with cold feet and some additional
wisdom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25

This system has already had partial trlal
in the New York Registers Office, and ha,
worked so satisfactorily that its use is rapid
ly spreading.
The Torrens system, which comes with the
ballot reform idea from Australia, is much
more comprehensive and thorough. The
objects fland transfer reform are two-foId-
to place the guarantee of title beyond doubt,
and to make the transfer easier. The Olm-
stead plan does not materially effect the first
object except as it makes the search OF the
records easier; and does great deal toward
the second in the same way. But the
Torrens system accomplishes both by giving
a real estate title much the same character.
istics as stock certificate, with Govern
ment guarantee of Its validity, and the
ability to secure its transfer on order, just as
is done with shares of stock.
1t is worthy of notice, however, that there
is nothing in the two plans that conflict with
either; and they may both ultimately be
adopted In thorough reform. The Olm-
stead plan deals with the indexing of
the. records; the Torrens plan with
the evidence of title held by the
property-owner. To either of them
the other could be added without
infringing on its methods or depreclating
from its usefuln ess. With the example of
both before ii, State which undertakes a
complete reform of its methods of land
transfer will find it possible to draw up a
plan that shall unite the merits of both.
When that is done it will create practi-
cal revolution in the status of real estate
When the possibility of defective titles is
taken away, and the transfer of land is
rendered cheap, quick and safe, its value
will be easily capitalized, will probably be
Acknowledgement where there is already a
speculative infation-and the difficulties in
the way of the common man becoming a
landholder will be immensely diminished.
At present title insurance in the responsible
companies organized for the purpose seems
the only absolute protection to buyers Of
property.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Fairyland Explored.

The comparative mythologists have begun to
turn their attention to fairy tales. says the
New York Ledger 1t lis a fascinating subject,
interesting, whether or no we accept the scien-
tihc and historical significance imputed to fairy
lore.
The investigators find fairyland very human
in its organization. Its Inhabitants marry,
sometimes among themselves, sometimes into
mankind. They have children born to them,
and they require at such time female assistance.
They steal children from men, and leave their
own offspring in exchange-the so-called
changelings. Their females sometimes become
captive to men, but such unions are not last
ing, for on the first opportunity the female
larry returns to her own land, and her husband
must follow her there if he would regain her.
On the other hand, the mortal who enters
falryland and partakes OF fairy food is spell
bound; he cannot return-at least, for many
years-to the abodes of men. Among their hu-
man traits it is observed that fairies are CRATE
full to men for benefits conferred and resentful
for injuries. They never fail to reward those
who do them kindness. but their gifts
usually have conditions attached which detract
from their value.
Their chief distinction from men is their pos
session Of unbounded magical powers. They
appear and disappear at will. They make a
long time seem short and short time long.
They change their own forms. They cast
spells over mortals and keep them spellbound
for ages. All these customs and powers are
imputed to the fairy folk wherever traditions
about them are preserved Such legends and
beliefs bear witness to a remote antiquity
times. 1t seems probable that all of them rise
out of the doctrine of spirits, the doctrine of
transformations and the belief In witchcraft
held by savage tribes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
EXTRACTS FROM EXCHANGES.

An East Indian Snake Legend Fairyland
Explored - Tribulations of Teachers -
Sparrow ng-Rothschild's Maxims
An Odd Palm-The Seven Wonders of
Corea.
There is belief current in all parts of India
says writer in american Notes and Queries
that a certain variety of snake called Shesh
Nag, when 1t attains the age of 1000 years. has
a. precious jewel formed in its head. This
Jewel. II is affirmed, possesses the quality Of
sucking up the poison of the deadliest snake,
il applied in the wounded part Strangely
enough. Paris gentleman is reputed to pos
sess this invaluable jewel, according to a cor
respondent of Gujarati weekly, published at
Wadhwan, in Gujarat The correspondent
says that when the present owner-who by the
way. IS 63-was % years old, he lighted upon
snake OF the above mentioned variety, which
he killed. Then he found the jewel in his
head. It has already saved several lives.
Last year, when Mr.. Vidal, the collector of
the district, was there. it was shown to him.
too. The Jewel is said TO contain thn cres-
centlike fiber, which increasingly oscillates in
the center. The gaikwar of Baroda, the
maharaJah of Kolhapur, and several of her
native princes are SAID to have offered several
hundred thousand rupees for this UNIQUE jewel.
The name of the owner is Mr.. Framji Dadab-
bal Govekar Tarspur, Bombay Presidency.
There is another belief prevalent in India that
if man is sleeping. no matter where. and a
Shesh Nag come and SIT beside him, with a
hood spread over the sleeper's face. the latter
is sure to be a son of fortune. Popular tradi-
tlon assigns the same reason to the rise OF
Halda Ali, OF Mysore. from common soldier.