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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
RECEPTION OF REV. MR.. oRAsT0

A reception was rendered last evening in
the Palisade M. &. Church to Pastor 4. N.
Crasto and the new members. This will be
the fifth year that Mr.. Crasto hes bean pas
tor of the church. During the evening an
entertainment was given at which Mrs. G. C.
Rawlings and Mr.. D. F. Spencer rendered
several selections upon the organ and violin.
MIR. Henry Westervelt rendered several
solos, and Mr.. Samuel Chambers recited a
number of sentimental and eomical pieces.
Addresses Of welcome were made by Trustee
Il. A. Tappen on behalf of the official
board, Assistant Superintendent of the Sun
day School Mr.. Henry Schill on behalf of
the school, Mrs. B. w. Rome on behalf of
the Kings Daughters, aud MI. 9. +. Neill
on behalf of the old members. Mr.. c.. G..
Rawlings, the presiding officer. also made an
address. He told Of the advantages of the
prayer and other meetings held during the
week, and invited all the new members to
come out and attend them. After the enter
tainment and the delivering OF the addresses,
q sociable was held. during which a bevy of
pretty girls were kept busy passing refresh
mentS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
You should hear
the SYMPHONY

Ike the tigne, tallor maue Styles and YET
consider the usual rows OF
stitching too pialn and commonplace line
bralalng cammends Itself as an IDEAL TRIM
ming, SINCE ~ does not at an interfere WIFI
tne close severe lines OF socn costumes ana
yet gives an elfece OF ricnness ana elapora-
ton. Braid also stands dampness ana hard
usage patientiy, ana s1nefeIore a most ap-
proprlate decorapion Ior seaside ana noun
Tain gowns IA oWeeas ana otner nne qualt-
ties OF ml2eo geoos thaI expen-
slVe as 70 ilrso COST repay she outlay py
wearing forever coinparaslseiy speaklng.
America may Ialriy prloe herseiI on ner
cotton fabrics, n ner SILKS are ny some
udges CONSIDERED Almost equal 20 frencn
goods "a sne ooes NOT YET turn OUT such
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
ENJOYED THE SINGING sKEWLs

Aunt Polly Bassett's Singing Skewl'
was brought to a successful close last night
at the Bergen Reformed Church. The chill
dren had entirely lost their slight nervous-
ness of the night before and the piece Went
more smoothly. Belinda, the "Skewl
Marm'sn daughter, was q whole piece by
herself, and she and Aunt Polly kept the au-
dience in a roar of laughter the whole even
ing. The little ones did wonderfully well
and seemed to get as much pleasure cut of
the entertainment as the audience, who
heartily applauded the quaint old rounds"
ment was given for the benefit Of the Girls
Brigade Of the Bergen Baptist Church, who
undoubtedly reaped a substantial harvest at
this their maiden" entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
THANKS TO JERSEY WOMEN.

Especially Board of Managers at
Columbian Exposition.
Special to the Jersey City Meas.
TRENTON, May 2. 1s94.-The House adj
journed yesterday afternoon until this morn
ing. much to the surprise of those who had
expected that a night session would be held.
The reason for the change of programme
was that not enough Republican members
remained in the city to pass the partisan
bills.
The following resolution, by Mr.. Olcott,
was adopted
Be it resolved, by the House of Assembly, the SEN
ate concurring, that the thanks or this Legislature
are due and are hereby rendered to the Board of
Women Managers Of the exhibit of the State OF New
Jersey. at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, for
the Jealous and patriotic labors OF these distin-
guiShed women of our State In doing their part to
make our State exhibit a complete success. With
these managers we desire to include all the women
of our state who have directly or Indirectly aided
the managers In their arduous duties; and be 1t
Resolved, That a copy Of the foregoing resolution
be sent to each member of the board aforesaid.
Among the bills passed was Senate No. 90,
which amends the act relative to descent, so
that property of deceased may descend to
indirect heirs instead of being distributed
among children.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
THE A. M. E. CONFERENCE
Close of Its Sessions and Announce
nment of Appointments.

Special to the jersey City Meas.
CAMDEN, May 2, 1s94.-The fifth and final
days session of the African Methodist Epis-
copal Conference of New Jersey was held
yesterday in the church, Third and Spruce
streets. In the afternoon the Christian En-
deavor Societies held a rally and elected
Joseph S. Thompson Vice President and
Frank Thompson Secretary. The other
officers remain the same as last year. The
feature of the evening session was the an
nouncement of the appointments by Bishop
Tanner, as follows;-
Newark District, Presiding Elder, Rev.
W. w. S. Dyett; Morristown, Rev. George
B. Wordson: Washington and Stroudsburg.
Rev. Redman Faucet; Easton, Rev. j. w.
Leakens; Madison, Rev. A. B.. Cooper; New
ark, Rev. w. Fl. Giles; Elizabeth, Rev.
George Groves; Railway, Rev. G. H. Green;
Jersey City, Rev. +. F. Smith; Hoboken,
Rev. Horatio Mccoy; New Brunswick, Rev.
]. W. Cooper; Asbury Park. Rev. Walter
Thompson; Nayesink, Rev. f. S. Cox; Fair
haven, Rev. Abram Clemmons; Long
Branch, Rev. w. W. johnson. Orange, Rev.
|. E. Shovel; Plainfield, Rev. T.. A. v.
Henry.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
These are the resolutions:

y va 49,
Resolved, That the Attorney General be requested
to furnish the Senate with an opinion respecting
rne eGnsse ~ senate biI al No. i & to wit:
]. Those in section one claiming for the State the
right TO the use and control of water.
3. Those in section two. revokins rights 70 divert
and appropriate the waters within the State water
s Socation i ali OF a any Of the franchises now grant
ed TO municipalities to construct and operate water
5. Those in sections three and four. relative to the
protection { the waters OF the state Sy the STATE STATE
/. Those In sections five to nine inclusive. as to the
supply Of water from the State water shed to the
municipalities of the State upon their application
s. irhose in sections ten to eighteen inclusive con
ferrinR powers to purchase or condemn real estate,
damage done thereto, construct water works, make
contracts for work and material, make survey, EN-
purposes Of the act. and whether the powers there
In are not the same that are, usually conferred IN re
gard to the construction and administration OF PUB
s. Those in section nineteen to twenty one inclus
i've, as to the expenditure of moneys realized by the
sale of bonds authorized by the act, and as to the
bonds and redeem the same through a sinking
fund. and as TO the care Of moneys and the creation
i. Those in sectioh twentystwo and twentysthree
as to the assessment by the State Water Board Of an
s Matsr supply spm s a1d the en rneshod of It's CO coiiect IL
g. Those In sections twenty-four and twenty-five as
sS ter B a@P94ia aad The ana eua Hitaaieaaso co3pensation
and tenure OF ofhce of It's members. and those in
SECTIONS IWeHIf-SlA iWcnty-SCNCn pei
municipalities In certain cases to receive q water
supply from the State watershed otherwise than is
already provided in section five. etc.
9. Those In section twenty-eight authorizing au-
vances to be made to the State Water Board out of
the state Treasury.
These resolutions were drawn vi by Mr..
Ward and cover the points raised by the
water m~onopolies' LAWYERS on the hearing
Monday night. This has been done in order
to stave Off action on the bill until these
points could be authoritatively answered, as
there was a majority in the Senate against
the measure.
OTHER BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Smith introduced a bill which
makes it a misdemeanor to sell
spiritaous or malt liquors except IN
quantities of five gallons or more
outside the building wherein or whereat the
license may be granted to sell, under a PEN
atty OF five years imprisonment or fine of
$500, or both.
Among the bills passed were those provid-
ing for a College of Pharmacy; Senate $50
providing for a so-called non-partisan Board
of Education; House No. lib providing for a
naval reserve, and Senate 1913. which reor-
ganizes the Boards Of Riparian Commissions
So as TO consist of two from each party. The
bill providing for the annexation of Harri-
son and Kearny to Essex Counsty came up,
and ON motion of Mr.. DAILY rel over until
today
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
WoMAN,s MISSIONARY oIROLE.

The Woman's Missionary Circle of the
Summit Avenue Baptist Church held their
regular monthly meeting last night and
elected the following otfieers:-Presidnnt,
Mrs. Edwin MacMinns First Vice-President,
Mrs. Knapp: Second Vice-President, Mrs.
Percy Gemberling; Secretary, Miss Laura
Dominick, and Treasurer, Mrs. HOLSTER.
Following the election a number of papers
were read, among which was one by Miss C.
Trow, on Homes for Christ; = one by Miss
Emma Faulkenbury, on Pictures from the
Central Mission, Chicago and one by Mrs.
Rninehardt, on The Church in the Slums."
Miss Nettie Haines read a poem entitled
uChrist's Spiritual Temples Tine meeting
then adjourned to meet on the 1st Of June.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

vote against the amendments.
There were further speeches on this line for
and against the bill, and then a vote
was taken. On this the amendments were
carried by IS to "a, but before the vote was
announced Mr.. Storrs called for the sabsen-
tees. Then began a grand hnstling for
votes by the Prudential people. Mr.. Woolsey
and other members who opposed the bill
went around trying to induce members to
change their votes. Mr.. Carroll called for
the enforcement of the ralo which requires
members TO keep their seats. Mr.. Woolsey
made a decided kick against the rule. but the
Speaker enforced it and he took his seat.
The lobbyists were successful and secured
enough votes TO defeat Mr. Eisele's amend-
ments.
The vote of the Essex men was.-Aye,
Eisele, Clark, Olvaney, Duncan n Harrl-
gan.
Nay-Edwards, Murphey, olcott, storrs
and Woolgey.
The Hudson men votsd:-Aye, Carr oil,
Fgan, Erlinkoetter, Harding, Kerr, Kelly,
Salinger and Usher.
Nay-CoVle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
NEW COUNTY COURT BILL.

Will Abolish Common Pleas, Oyer
and Ternainer and Sessions.
Special 10 the Jersey city Neus.
TRENToN, May 2, 1S94.-The much talked
of County Court bill was introduced last
night by Mr.. Voorhees,. 1t abolishes the
Common Pleas Courts of the State and es-
tablishes in their stead County Courts made
up into Judiciary districts and presided over
by judges elected by the people. Counties OF
over &c, 1000 population shall constitute separ-
ate districts, and in cases of over 200. 900
population shall be. entitled to two judges.
The other districts are made up of Morris
and Essex, Bergen and Somerset, Bugling-
ton and Ocean, Warren and Hunterdon,
Cumberland and Salem, Atlantic, Gleuces-
ter and Cape. May. The law is to go into
effect on December l, 1894, and the new
judges to to be elected in the fall Of 1894 for
q term of five years, at salaries ranging from
$500 to $1,000. according to tie population
of tho judicial districts. Candidates for
Judges must have been attorneys and coun-
sellers at law for a period of ten years.
These new County Courts will supersede in
addition to the Courts of Common Pleas,
the Courts Of Oyer and Terminer and Quar-
ter Sessions, and abolishes the lay judges.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
JERSEY oITY's WoMAN's CLUB.
Hast Meeting OF she Season Mex
Thursday.

The Jersey City Woman's Club viii hold
the last meeting Of the season on Thursday
afternoon in Hasbrouck Hall. Among the
speakers will be Mrs. Louise Thomas, an ex-
president of Sorosis, and other prominent
club women. Dr.. De Hart of this city will
also make an address.
The club has been in existence only since
March, and is already established on a firm
basis. Miss Celie Gaines, the president, has
contributed to the success of the club moro
than any one person, although she has been
ably assisted by her two standing commit
tees. Il is expected that in the fall the club
will branch out into different kinds of work,
plans already having been made for it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
BEAT HIS MoTHBR-IN-LAw,

Julius Fetzer is twenty-five years old and
has been married six months. During that
time he has proved his ability as an accom-
plished wife and mother-in-law beater. He
has been arrested on complaint of the two.
Last week he tried to choke his mother-in-
law to death He was arraigned before Re-
corder McDonough this morning and was
held for the Grand Jury. He lives at no.
70 Jefferson street, Hoboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
MARSHAL NOTICES.


TINTED STATES OF AMERICA, DISTRICT on
~ New Jersey, SIS.
Whereas, a libel hath been fled in the District
Court of the United States of America, for the
District OF New JERSEY, on the twenty fourth dav of
April. In the year of our Lord, one thousand. eight
hundred and ninetyfour. by William Herne
ana Edwin B Holden; partners. etc.
her tackle e, &c, in a cause Of contract, civil
and maritime, for the reasons and causes in said
libel mentioned. And praying that the said vessel,
her tackle, Sc, may be condemned and sold to paw
the demands of the ibeilants. Now, therefore. in
pursuance of the monition under the seal OF said
court to me directed and delivered, 1 do hereby
give public notice to all persons claiming the said
vessel. her tackle, &c, or il any manner interested
District Court, to be held at the city Of Trenton. in
and for the said District OF New Jersey, on the 18th
day of May next, at ten O'Clock in The forenoon of
that day provided the same shall be a day of iuris-
diction, otherwise on the next day of jurisdiction
thcreafter1 then and there to interpose their claims.
and make their allegations in that behalf.
Dated this twenty fourth day of April, 1894.
GEORGE PfElFfER, JR,
United States Marshal for said District.
ALEXANDER & ASH,
Proctors for Libeliant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
JOINT MEETING BILL PASSED.
spceial 70 the Jereeu Ctu Nean

kHttttNt w NfO C\sc[ CIB t&pes
TRENTON, May 2, 1S94.-For the second
time within a week, Mr.. Somers, Republi
can member from Somerset, has kicked over
the party traces. When the bill p~lacingthe
election of Supervisor of State Prison in
joint meeting came up i'll the House yester-
day afternoon on final passage, MIR. Sorlers
asked what effect the bill would have on the
nomination of Major Anderson, To- before
the Senate.
The Speaker replied that the nomination
had not been confirmed.
But suppose he IS conirmeds" asked Mr..
Somers.
The Speaker made no reply, and Mr., Som
ers declared that he could not c~onscientiously
vote for the bill.
Mr.. Woolsey and several other members
tried to reason with him, but he remained
firm and voted against the bill. It, however,
passed.
The House passed the bill appropriating
$1,000 for the Essex County Troop.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

$625,0 DOC is a good round sum.
A concern that sells goods to that
amount is doing a good business.
A concern that can borrow that
much money has excellent credit
and the confidence of the COM
munity. The New Jersey Title
Guarantee and Trust Company
has sold over 100000 worth of
its Mortgage Trust Bonds which
pay an income to the investor of
five per cent. per year. Circu-
lars and information, No. SO
Montgomery street, Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

that he would have an Executive session in
the evening, and force the Majors confirms
tion. He was unable, however to carry
this out owing tosthe absence OF Senators
Skirin, Bradley and ADRIAN. The confer
ence also determined to support the County
Court bill, which was subsequently intro
duced by Mr. VOORHEES,. 1t was further
agreed to introduce a bill making the State
Tax Board non partisan. The bill is not yet
prepared, but will be introduced in q few
days,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
IN cHANcERy OF NEW JERSEY.


wife, Martha Jane Whitelow, James L. WhiteioY.
Mark Whitelow and Sarah Whitelow, his wife.
By virtue OF an order OF the Court OF Chancery of
New Jersey, made on the day OF the date hereof in
a cause wherein Ella Larry Is complainant, and you
and others are defendants. you are required to an
pear, plead, demur or answer 20 the complainant,s
bill, on or Before the twenty-hfth day Of June next.
or the said bill VIII be taken as confessed against
you.
The said biz Is died to f~oreclose a certain mort
gage Tor purchase money bearing date February 2S.
1853. made by John Whitelow to Wilson Totten and
George II. Larry. and which said mortgage was AS.
signed TO complainant, on lands situate in Jersey
Jersey.
You. Martha Jane Whitelow, ere made defendant
TO this suit, because you are the widow of said John
Whfte1ow, deceased, and by reason thereof claim
Some estate or interes in said Inortgaged premises
You William 2. Whitelow. James L. Whiteiow
and Mark Whiteiow, are made defendants, because
you claim to be, the owners. in whole or in part Of
S aid mortgaged premises.
You, Ellen Whitelow and Sarah whitelow, are
made defeadants. because you are the wives respec-
lively OF said William { whitelo,, and Mark
Whltelow, and by reason thereon claim some estate
or interest n said mcrtgaged premises.
Dated April a. 1894.
r & wORTENDYKE.
Solicitors OF Complainant.
rs Montgomery street.
Jersey City, NJ,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEEMAN.

The Eighth Assembly District Republican
Association held q meeting last night and
electeu Alderman William Dorhmann and
III. Doneck to fill the vacancies in the County
Committee, which have been open for the
past two weeks. Nothing else of any i'm
portance was transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
STILL FIGHTING FOR ANDERSON
Special to the Jersey cstp Nesrs.

TRENTON. May 2, 1s94-The Anderson
matter was in a chaotic state last night.
The Republican Senators held a conference
yesterday afternoon which lasted over three
hours. The question was thoroughly dis
cussed. and Senator Thompson would not
listen to the Majors withdrawal. He said
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

The instalment plan in business is
a modern invention. 1t must be pop
ular, for it is in general use. You can
buy Furniture, Pianos. Real Estate,
Books, Jewelry; you can even have
your life insured on the instalment
plan. You can borrow money on
bond and mortgage from The New
Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust
Company and pay off your indebted
ness in monthly instalments. Circu-
lars upon application, No. So Mont
gomery street, Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
HELP WANTED.


BOYS WANTED.iO BOYS WANTED FROM
twelve years of age upwards, in a manuractur-
ing town IN South Jersey; can earn from si2 a
month to Sl.W per day, according to age and ability,
and VIII have an opportunity to learn a trade which
pays large wages. This is a golden opportunity for
widows who have two or more boys Of proper age,
as rents are low and living cheap. In writing give
number and age of boys. Address s. s. Cline, no. pr
s. Front street, Philudelphia, Pa.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

THE Republican Legislature seems
determined to drag the Judiciary int o
the mire of politics.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
~ vour Raby il Cnttfnr reefr,

Be sure and use the old and we'll tried remedy,
Mrs. WInsiow-s Soothing Syrup, for children
tcsthine. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums. afiays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoeA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
WEDNESDAY, MAY ?. 1894.

This paper IS Democratic in principles
aud is Independent in its cielos on ell local
0usstious.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
STATE WATER WORKS
Attorney General Will Pass
Upon the CONSTITUTIONAL
ity of the Bill.
RESOLUTIONS IN THE SENATE.
Every Contention of the Water
Monopolists' Lawyers Will
Be Answered.
Special to the Jersey City Neacs
Be Answered.

Epectdt 10 the Jersey CHy Netpxs
TRENTON, May 2, 1S94.-At the afternoon
session of the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. DAILY
presented a series of resolutions, which re-
ferred the State Water Works bill to the
Attorney General for his opinion as to its
constitutionality.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
7 I he r ruth
is Best.

When you come to us for
a piano or for information
about q piano, we give you
just the plain rock-ribbed
truth.
Everything we say about
our pianos is backed by an
unreserved guarantee. We
have the best five pianos we
have seen in an experience of
27 years. We tell you all
about each one and you take
ycur choice. The prices are
less than the same grade
sells for any place else
that's guaranteed to.
You should hear
the symphony"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

IT is ruinored that Sheriff Toffey
proposes to make a clean sweep of all
the constables employed about the
Court House and appoint a full list OF
republicans In their places. We are
sorry TO hear this. Sheriff Toffey
could never have been elected with
out thousands of Democratic votes.
He has plainly admitted that fact.
himself. He has protested his obliga-
ton and promised to serve the public
as 4 non-partisan official. We are
sorry he should now belle himself by
coming down to a low plane OF petty
partisanship.
We hope the judges will give him
no aid in the scheme.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

uing McKinleyism has impressed
everyone. They will go about the
work cautiously and gradually. But
they are just shrewd enough to inli-
tate the course pursued by Sir Robert
Peel in England, half a century ago.
That will be the Democracy's day OF
disgrace and discontinue, IL it ever
ON to pass.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02
Hoods SPITE Cures

Hoods pills are prompt ard efficient. yea
sasy in action. Sold by all druggists. a5e.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-02

THE decision Of Archbishop Cor
rigan restoring the Rev. Dean Nc
Nulty to his Office and honors will be
received with especial satisfaction
by Catholics in Jersey City as afford
ing a guarantee that u similar vindi-
cation will be- afforded to a Jersey
City priest, who is highly esteemed by
citizens of all sects, and vino has re-
Gently been the victim of an adj
verse decision in Bishop Wigger's
court.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-07-20

The BULLETIN is democratic to
the core. 1t desires to see demo
Gratis in power from the president
of the United States down to and
including the school directors in
the different civil districts. In or
der to accomplish this result, We
must be alert-we must meet the
enemy with a solid front at every
point. And in this connection the
BULLETIN desires to make sugges-
ton to the democratic committee
men in Hardeman county. The
regular County election occurs or
the End day of August, only short
while off. AS soon as possible, let
every committeeman call a meeting
Of the democrats in his district, and
impress upon them the importance
of active work. This should be
done at once. 1t will arouse enthu
siasm and strengthen the party al
along the line.