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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
FIVE HUNDRED MEETINGS OLD.
Notable Event in the History of Bay
View Lodge.

Notable Event in the History of Bay
View Lodge.
Last night Bay View Lodge F. and A.
NJ. of G~reenville, held its Eve hundreth
communication or meeting. and the event
was celebrated in a fitting manner by the
members. The meeting was not held az
the lodge rooms, but at Zeugner's Bel
vedere Hall, where an excellent supper
was served. 1t was one of the most note
worthy affairs ever held in Gre enville.
and the sparkle of wit, h popping Of
champagne corks. and jolly effervescense
of wine and good fellowship continued
throughout the evening
The happy party adjourned to the
dining hall at half past nine o'clock.
z. NJ. w. M. George Witt officiated as
master of ceremonies and his bright
witticisms kept the company IN excellent
humor. Mr.. Il. McCoubray was also ii
leader of the jollity. The toasts were re-
sponded to by Michael Schultz. Jr.. G. Il.
DuseI, j. e. Reiuhurdt and others. Inc
committee of arrangements was as fol-
iows: DIR. Charles A. Limeburner,
George Witt aud John Hovendeu,
and the result of their labor was APP
preciated by John Yoble, C. K. Dusel. J.
c. Reinhardt. Edward Schultz, d.
Howeth. John HovendeD, j. H. Jansen,
Jacob Burge, N. Shafbook, Harry Hunt.
S. Jansen. j. July, H. Kantner. w.
Dawes. Henry PECK aud l.. Higham.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
CLERKS AT THE Y. M. C. A.
A Successful Reception-Good Things t,

A Successful Reception-Good Things to
Come.
Two hundred young men attended the
reception to the clerks of this city, at the
Young Mems Christian Associat ion
Rooms. last night. The reception opened
with an entertainment. The Aeolian
Orchestra played. n Prof. Edward J..
WeIch's gymnasium class gave au
athletic exhibition. The members OF
the class are:-F. Schnaioel, D. l.. Curtis
w. Fleet. l.. Mathis, L.. Boorst,
H. f. bush. E. A. Cahill, f. Heeve, w.
w. Lewis, r. Hoos, Charles Nichols aud
c. Schleier. Ex-President Elijah S.
Cowles made an address telling the young
men about the Associations advantages
aud purposes. james 2. Butler sang,
Joseph Il. Pilson recited and Mamie
Mckinley sang. refreshments were then
served by Mesdames e. S. Cowles, Elliot
Greene, Jr.. Fleming, Lucas, a Horne
IL the Misses A. Frost and Susie Pad
dock of the Ladies' Auxiliary Commit
tee.
Prof. Horace G. Wait of Hasbrouck
will read Prof. Owen Seaman's lecture
on the marriage customs, burial rites and
The games of the ancient Greeks before
the Chautauqua Circle at the rooms TO-
night. The regular Sunday afternoon
meeting of the association will BE-
held next Sunday in the Wayne
Street Reformed Church. The Cecilia
Bradford Trio. Miss Cecilia Bradford, Miss
Charlotte Bradford, violiDis5 and vocal
ist, and Master Johnny Bradford, hutist,
will furnish very fine music. the Rev.
John Krantz, Jr., OF the Trinity NJ. e.
Church, will be the principal speaker.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
RECEPTION TO SECRETARY ELKINs.
Many Prominent Citizens Pay Their Re-
spects to the Cabinet Officers.
Special to The Jersey CITY Ne,os.

Special to The jersey City Neacs.
TRENTON. Feb. "a, 1S93.-Major Alex
ander G. Oliphant, of General Sewell's
staff, gave a reception yesterday after
noon TO the Secretary OF Wal and Mrs.
stephen B. Elkins, which was attended
by upwards of three hundred guests.
Mrs. Major Oiiphant is a daughter of
the Secretary, aud iG is the first visit of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elkins to this city since
their daughters marriage.
Their home on West Side street was
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
and the guests began to arrive at four
O'Clock. u there was q steady stream of
carriages containing prominent people III
front of the house till after nine O'Clock.
Prominent among the guests were:-
Governor and Mrs. George L. Werus,
General and Mrs. E. Burd Grub, Gen
eral Bird Spencer, John Kean, Jr., Cen
eral n Mrs. J. w. Plume, Miss
Plume, Mr.. and Mrs. Walcott Jackson.
General and Mrs. w. J.Sewell, Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. Howard Pugh, Leon Albeit, Miss
Albeit, Mrs. Dodd, Asa W. Dickinson,
Judge and Mrs. Chauncey H. Beasley,
Judge and Mrs. Van Syckel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Barker Gummere. the Misses Gum
mere, General George NJ. Robson, Miss
Robeson, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.. Lee. F. B.
Lee, General and Mrs. R. Donnelly. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry c.. Kelsey, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. D. w. Vroom, MIR.
and Mrs. Ferdinand Roebling. Miss Roeb-
ling, Miss Eta Roebiing. Charles G.
Reebling, Judge and Mrs. Edward L.
Green, Miss Charlotte Green.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
THE RICH ARE FAVORED,

And the Poor Have to Pay All the Tax,
Says DR.. Spahr.
1.-THE Taxation OF Large Fortunes" was
discussed by DR.. Charles Spahr. of Co.
lumbia College, in the lecture room of
the Tabernacle last night. He said
''Solon, the ancient Greek law giver
formulated laws that placed the heaviest
taxes on the luxuries of the rich, but the
tendency of modern government, and in
particular OF the United States Govern
ment, is to exempt the wealthy and put
the burden of taxation on the poor. The
things in which the rich invest their
money are not taxed. England once had
a direct tax that was very fair, but after
the times of Cromwell the system of indi-
rect lax was adopted by Charles the
Second.
''In 1920 the average yearly tax on a
family III England Was $S5, the average
earning of a farm hand $135 and Of a city
laborer 5000. Some Improvement has
been made since then in England. The
French revolution was the result of the
exemption of the property OF the church
aud the aristocracy and of the oppression
of the poor. The American government
is going in the same direction.
''Onr forefathers rebelled because
George the Third wanted them to pay
500, 900 without voting, but it is a cues
ton if the present tax system OF exempt
ing the rich and taxing tue pool does not
work as great injustice as King George
proposed. There is something which
violates the spirit OF the Constitution in
the wealth and consequent power of o few
OF our rich families. The Gould family
absorbs $5,000,00 u year aud
the provisions OF Gou1d's will are
such that the estate cannot leave his
family. We ought not to be willing to
nave such fortunes. The fortunes of the
rich are not so much added by their
possessers to the wealth of the country.
They are a part taken from IL for the use
of a very few. TIT income of the Gould
estate is equal to $500 a year each for
10000 families. 1t Is our duty to adopt
laws to prevent such an accumulation of
wealth. If we want "a union of all the pee
pie we must enact laws that will con
pei the rich to bear a just proportion Of
the tax and to prevent the continued
drift of our wealth from the many to the
few"
DR.. Spahr's theme next Thursday even
ing will be Shorter Hours OF Labor"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
STATE NOTES.

Rev. W. W. Moffett, Superintendent Of the
American Bible Society for New Jersey, Della
ware and Staten Island. reports his work as
prosperous and the gifts for the Bible cause
increasing.
The annual township elections fall on Tuesday.
March IA.
A lodge of the Royal Arcanum is to be in
stituted at Freehold on March 3.
A branch of the Order of New Jersey Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution is to be organized at
Toms River.
Vought Burke, of Eatontown. is called the
village giant. He is seventeen years old and
measures six feet six inches in height.
Even If the Delaware peach crop IS a faiiure
this year there will be plenty of the luscious
fruit for all. Hunterdon County VIII send u
phenomenal crop TO market. There are at ieaSt
a million peach trees OF the choicest varieties,
in the county and Stacy B. Bray, is authority for
the statement that after q careful test he found
but about one per cent. of the buds damaged by
the cold. He also says the season is now TOO
far advanced for the buds to be destroyed.
Other peach growers report that there IS notn-
ing yet to indicate that the trees are damaged.
The ice drift in the lower bay has Put a stop to
clam catching. The price OF this bivalve now
takes it from the plebeian rank. and places It on
a level with the aristocratic oyster. CLAM
catchersn are standing by to get their boats on
the fishing creek beds and resume longing just
as soon as the ice disappears from the
The Stuart Peterson Company of Phi ladeiphia,
have bought the large building in Burlington,
craving and Printing, and viii remove their en-
tire plant there. The company are manufac-
turers of timed and enameied hollow ware.
The chief reason for selecting Burlington over
two hundred other places, is its natural advant-
ages for manufacturing purposes.
Mrs. S. A. Cannon, of New Brunswick, has re-
ceived a letter from a brother whom she sup
posed was dead. His name is Garrett I. Bailey,
Somerville, twenty-six years ago. Mr.. Bailey is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Only George Has BE en- Prominent
In Society This Week.

The Only George Has BE en- Prominent
In Society This Week.
This has been a ch1ldren's week in
society, devoted to parties for their benefit,
since the elders are supposedly in sack
cloth. The immortal George, of course.
shared in the festivities. Musicales have
been frequent, out real dances-neverl
Mrs. t. w. Oakley gave q pleasant
progressive co~uversat1oa party" gu the
eve of Washlngton's Birthday for her
daughter, Miss May Oakley. The favors
were red and white carnations for
the girls and national colors for the
boys. The topics were "The Weather."
tine Blizzard" 'Your Favorite Author"
Your Favorite study Your Fayo,i5e
Prizes were awarded to Mr.. Carl Westali
Miss Blanche Leone jackson, Mr.. George
Harrison, Miss Ida M. Demarest, Mr..
Percy Fowler and Miss Florence Fowiet.
Mr.. Hilton Williams recited George
Washington" Supper was served and
dancing followed. Another unusuai
feature was a game OF "Questions and
Answers" that tested the memories aud
wits of the young people.
Mrs. William kimball, OF Culver ave-
nue., will eave next weeH for Asbury
Park.
Mrs. j.. E. Brister, OF No. 46 Madison
avenue, euuerUdlueU u uuulUSk VI Cutluicu
at a Washington's Birthday party last
Tuesday night.
Mrs. M. Hunter Brown will receive
this evening at her residence, No . Gin
ton avenue. Mrs. Browns evenings at
home'' are always ideal, aut entire nous.
there will be a particularly great lion
present tonight.
Members of the Cosmos Club who
know Mr.. George L. Records propensity
for lodging the question, when called
upon to make an after-dinner speech, will
relish what Mr.. S. L. DJdd aid to him
last night at the Twilight Club Inner at
the st. Denis. New York. He said that
he hoped TO be able to get on both sides as
successfully rs ssthe man with Il record.
from New Jersey, for he's u very Co
ossus OF Rhodes on q ~straddle!"
The Y. M. c. A. gaye a reception last
night to clerks of The city, At the club
house on Wayne street. About three
hundred young men were prescott, lis
tened to an 1npromptu musical pro-
gramme, and enjoyed M excellent supper
crowded py the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Apropos OF the dog show. travelled can-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
FREMONT CLUB SMOKER.

The Fremont Republican Club, of Central av-
enue. gave a successful S oker and entertain
ment last evening, with seven ty members and
their friends in attendance. John Dosher, the
President, extended a cordial welcome to those
present. Fourteen applications for membership
were received and will be acted upon at the next
meeting.
The entertainment consisted of recita tons
and songs by the club talent. John Jeutz,
Harry Norton and Otto Newkirk sang solos,
recitations being interspersed.
The members pulled away to their hearts
content, reclining far back in their chairs and
chatting with one another in a free and easy
manner. All formality was dispensed with. and
the room was filled with smoke and laughter.
After the entertainment had been finished, re-
freshments we're served, aud ths merriment had
reached the high water mark when the meeting
dispersed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24

inc has just left Jersey City. He is in
Irish terrier, one of those beautiful
creature s that look like a brown backing
brush, and his name is Paddy. He has
accompanied Mrs. TompKiu, who has
been visiting Mrs. R. G. Lyle OF Suydam
avenue, all over the world. Paddy had
Just come over III the Majestic. and is
Dow on his westward Journey.
AS the season OF March winds and
April showers approaches Jersey City
ties are going south by the score.
Those fortunate enough to be able to
leave this part Of the country and avoli
the March winds are doing SO, and with
in the past three days not less thar a
dozen prominent persons departed for
warmer climates. This morning a party
consisting of Mrs. John Lamb of Mont
gomery street, Mrs. Chase of Varick
street. Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. John
Roman and maid left for Jacksonville,
Fla, over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
All the Southern States will be visited.
A month is to be consumed tn pleasure
seeking.
On Wednesday another party departed
for rest and pleasure. Their destination
WAS brownsville, Georgia, amongst the
pines. u famous aud popular winter re-
sort. In this party were:-Mrs. John
Ewing, wife of the genial John Ewing,
of Ewing & Co., Master George Ewing,
Dr.. and Mrs. Burdette, P. Craig of Mont
gonery street, Miss Mamie Mckenzie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Alexander, two
nurses and three maids. The party will
spend four or five weeks in the South.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Kellers are In Jack
sonville. Fla, and Mr.. Aleck Mckenzie is
travelling abroad.
Miss Nellie Coffin, OF Glenwood avenue,
is visiting relatives ut Utica, New York.
The mary friends of Miss Rofeua
Rector, daughter or the late DR.. Pierson
Rector, will most heartily congratulate
DR.. Hill, of this city. on his engagement
TO so charming a young lady. Is is ex-
pected that the wedding will take place
some time this spring.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
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several instances of his devastating
humor, and touched upon the attraction
which he possessed for SO many, despite
his uncomfortable traits. The Judgment
OF his works was just and well con-
sidered.
The class before which Mrs. Wait gives
these talks is composed Of women,
residents of lower Jersey City, where, be
it said, there is n vast deJl of solid study
going OH that is not exploited abroad.
The number is limited to twenty-five, and
for convenience's sake, preserves the geo.
graphical boundaries mentioned.
There is a prospect that another and
similar class will soon be organized on
the Heights, 10 meet at the home of Mrs.
Cornelius Brett. OH Bergen avenue.
There were so many anxious to join Mrs.
Waits downtown class that it was i'm
possible 10 extend its limits upward
without overcrowding the meeting room,
and as before stated, 1T is proposed that
Mrs. Wait repeat the course 10 the par
Tors OF Mrs. Brett for the benefit of those
unable to attend downtown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
aoLE OLSuNn IN H0BOKEN.

The members OF the Union Athletic Club, OF
Hoboken, and a number OF ladies' crowded
Ross Hoboken Theatre last night to witness the
performance of .'Ole Olescn." They were wei,
ror.,sd NV Managers Saiter and Ross, and
showed their appreciation of the play by fire.
quent applause.
The attraction is one of the strongest pre-
sented at Ross Theatre this season. the COM
edy is u strong one and is interpreted by a COM
pauy of artists. Ben Hendl lexis as Ole Olson,
the Swede, presents a novel character, and in a
manner defying imitation. His work las.
NIGHT was very COOL. The soubrette,
Miss Lottie Williams, is one Of the most
bewitching creatures that ever trod the boards.
She sings and dances exceedingly well. Two
little tots. Marguerite AID Clara Salter, were
very cute. -
The performance viii be repeated tonight and
tomorrow afternoon auo evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
eoNsUMPTIvE OUT IN THE COLD.

Policeman Conlon of Hoboken while patrolling
his beat near the upper ferry about one O'Clock
this morning, was attracted to the neighborhood
of Ryan's boat house, at the foot of Fifteenth
street, by means. He found John Hanson,
forty-three years of age, lying unco nscious near
the boat house. The ambulance was summoned
and tie man taken to st. Mary's Hospital,
where he was found to be in the last stages of
consumption. Hanson had no home, but lived
around the boats as best he could. He was .
Swede and had no friends.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
OPERA HOUSE CONCERT.

The management of the Opera House will. give
Sunday evening a sacred concert with the fol-
lowing array of t~alent:-Emiiy Pearce, soprano;
Charles Grau and Ada Castleton, vocalists;
Frank Bush, the celebrated mimic; the w eston
B:others, musical artists: Bernard Dyllyn, bari
tone; James MeAvoy, parody vocalist; ]. Her
bert Mark, baritone; the Metropolitan Quartette,
introducing the latest selections; and the Opera
House Orchestra. under The direction OF Profess
sor Otto Vogler. Prices OF admission will range
from Is to SO cents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
MRS WATTS LENTEN CLASS.

The Sage of Lichfield Gets his Dues At
the Hands of Jersey IN
Mrs. Horace C. Wait gave the second of
a selies of Lenten lectures on English
literature yesterday afternoon at her resi-
de1ce.
The subject of the talk was DR.. john
son, aud the gIuff Old philosopher re-
ceived better treatment than be was ac-
customed to give other people. Mrs.
Wait sketched his peculiar personality
aud eccentricIiies of mannsr. citing
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24

THE City Hall Commission, says
the JouYnQI, " has nothing to do"
This is a mistake; it has duty of
overwhelming Importance to perform.
1t has to draw its pay monthly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
M[NKAKWA's ANNUAL DINNER.

At the annual dinner of the Minkakwa Club,
to be held at Beividere Hall, Wednesday even-
ing March s, at half past eight P. NJ, a new de-
parture will be made in assigning the various
toasts to the speakers. The believe
that the change will be not only agreeable but
also interesting and entertaining to all who at
tend.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
THE ONEILLS WASHINGTON TRIP.

The old p. Fl. O'Nein Association is rapidly
completing arrangements for the trip 10 Wash
ington on March 4. 1t is believed that there
will be at least three hundred men in line.
Last night several Of the members busted
themselves in sending invitations to persons
who are likely 70 attend the inaugural cere-
monies,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY "a. 1898.

This paper is democratic In principles
and is Independent in its vteaos on aat
local questions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
Hoods s s.s;;;. Cures

more, Tho physicians told me five years ago that
I would not live three years. and all the neigh-
bors think 1t q very strange thing to see me at
work again. 1t is tho strength given me by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which enables me to do It"
ISAAC AgER, Vienna, Warren County, n. j.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
Nearly Took Away My Life.

1 had heard of Hoods Sarsaparilla as a good
medicine, SO / bought a bottle. When 1 had
taken 1t, I found 1t had done mo some good, so
I continued till 1 had taken three bottles. / inn
proved so rapidly that I could walk out of doors.
and have steadily gained till I am at work
again and use my hammer and trowe1 once
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24

now a veteran In the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, at Quincy, ILL.,, and wrote to his sister
some years ago, but the letter was returned for
proper directions. Mr.. Cannon immediately
replied to his brother-in-law and told him that
h g had his discharge papers. He had advertised
for the long lost brother in New York State and
other places, but without result.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
Dyspepsia.

I could scarcely eat anything because Of the in
tense pain in my stomach. 1 was also at one
time covered with oait rhcuma, and my cough
weakened me so that / could scarcely walk. I
had several attacks Of bleeding at the lungs.
My breath became so short that I was unable TO
work and was obliged to give up my business,
which is that Of q mason. I could not even
walk about much. So 1 kept going from bad to
worse. l then had an attack of tho shingles,
which, with all my other complaints, confined
me to my room for three months and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24

salvation Oil has cured many of rheuma-
when other remedies failed. Price &c.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
OF Vienna, N. J.

Ut gladly testify to the following facts:
lave been a very great sufferer for tho last five
years with troubles Of the Lurgs and kid.
ueys and the worst stage of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
INSTRUCTION..

YOUNG MAN WISHES TO TAKE LESSONS ON
L the flute, Address J. G. UPRIGHT, No. %
York street, Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-24
FOR SALE.


A LII SIZES OF THE BEST QUALITY OF GOA
N for Sale at Rosenkrans' New Coal Yard, corner
18th and Henderson streets. Telephone Asa,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1893-11-09
More Like Them Exist.

The fool killer is at work. Take a
walk through any Of the cemeteries
throughout the country. You pass the
last resting place of the man who blew
into an empty gun. The tombstone OF
him who lighted the fire with kerosene.
The grass covered mound covers the
remains OF the man who took the mule
by the tail. The tall monument of the
man who didn't know it was loaded
overshadows the man who jumped
from the train to save a ten rod walk.
Side by side lies the ethereal creature
who kept her corset laced up to the last
hole, and the intelligent idiot who rode
bicycle nine miles in ten minutes.
Here reposes the old fool who married
young wife. Right over yonder in
the north corner the breezes sigh thro'
the weeping willows that bend over the
lowly bed where lies the fellow who
told his mother-in-law she lied. Down
there in the potter's field, with his feet
sticking out to the cold blasts OF winter
and the blistering rays of the sun. is
stretched the earthly remains of the
misguided regulator who kicked the
editor, while the broken bones of the
man who would not pay for his paper
are piled up in the corner of the fence.
Over by the gate reposes the boy who
went swimming Sunday and the old
woman who kept baking powder side
by side with strychnine in the cup
board.-Farmington Tribune.