The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-23
BUSY TIMES FOR BOB
Democratic Leader Davis
Figures Before the Pub
lie in Variegated
Capacities.
PHILAN7HRQPISI, PROPHET, PROSECUTOR
Great Success of the Excursion
to the People Of Jersey
City.
STRONG TALK FOR M'GILL
The Ex-shsrif Tells the Newark
advertiser" That New Jersey
Is Surely Democratic.
THE SUPPLY COMPANY ROBBED
Shocking TngrarItude of Man
whom Davis Had Be
frIended.
STRONG TALK FOR M'GILL
THE SUPPLY COMPANY ROBBED
Shocking Ingralitude of a Man
whom Davis Had Be
friended.

The Davis free excursion yesterday
win probably never be forgotten by the
twelve thousand who attended 1t. The
day was all that could be desired and
the sail was delightful one. Not an
accident or hitch occurred to mar the
days pleasure, so admirably did the
members of the various committees 90
their duty. Although late start was
made from Morris street the excursion
arrived in good season at River view
Grove. The grove is beautifully situated
at the foot of the Palisades. directly
opposite Yonkers.
The excurstonists were landed shortly
after two O'Clock. From the time the
start was made until the excursion
reached its destination the free lunch
tables were thrown open and refresh
ments of all kinds were served. Some OF
the people ate all the time. 1t was an
excursion for everybody and all kinds
of people were there. Half dozen
nationalities were represented. There
we're. it is estimated, fully five hundred
colored people present and they were
treated with as much consideration as
anyone else.
P. H. O'NETLL IN HARNESS.
p n. O'Neill was in harness all day.
He went from one barge to another ana
when not securing food for people VINO
had been overlooked, was delivering ice
cold milk by the pint to mothers VINO
wanted it for their children. 1t was
great day for the children. TWO OF tne
barqas were practically converted INTO
NAV grounds for them. They were pro
,,ided with music and they had no END
of fun. There were 'chippies" py the
hundred. There were high Nchers'
vaudeville performers and fresh young
men. but they were kept in order "heh-
ever their fun ran too high
There were Jersey "Bowery girls anu
girls who chewed gum. The latter Walh-
ed about as though they owned the
barges. They were frequently told enes
did not. however. and always one u
them would find time to remark, get OF
do cart dis is a free excursion, see?"
There were few tough girls and plenty
of "bard'' boys. They were kept under
control and trouble was averted. No one
was insulted and everybody had jolly
fine At the grove the excurslonlsts
were given a free swing. They howled,
ran races, jumped and about fiye thou-
sand went in bathing. The dancing plat
form was crowded all the time.
During the stay at the grove Mr. Davis
went among the people and was given
a rousfng~ reception. He told them TO
enjoy themselves and advised them not
to be afraid to ask for whatever they
wanted. He assured them that there
would be another excursion next year
IL he lived and enjoyed good health 70
this there was howl that created ex-
citement in Yonkers, four miles away
First Vice President William H. Peck
ham also addressed the excursionists He
said he was pleased to see them so happy
and enjoying themselves. On behalr OF
Mr. Davis and the association named IN
his honor he thanked those who had con-
tributed and assisted in making the ex-
cursion the success it was.
He extended the thanks of Mr.. Davis
ESQ to the merchants who by inserting
cards in the souvenir of the excursion,
had assisted and he expressed a hope
that they would be patronized. 1t re-
quired more than an hour to get the ex-
cursionists on the barges
HOMEWARD BOUND.
1t was about five o'clock when the
start for home was made. Then the fun
began. Every song on the calendar was
sung. The politicians who had worked
in the morning were relieved by those
who had not The relieved ones played
cards all the way home. Professor Hold
ems men played all the popular airs for
dance music and the population of the
floating town sailed in for fun with
will. The barges arrived at Morris street
shortly after seven o'clock and 1t was
nearly nine before they were cleared.
Everyone pronounced the days outing
a glorious success.
Not morse1 of food was left, but the
managers have the satisfaction of know
ing that no one went home hungry. The
police arrangements were all that could
be desired. Sergeant Duffy and, dozen
men did excellent duty.
Some enterprising young peddler man
aged to get on the barges with little
bottles containing Florida Water, by
pressing a spring the water squfrted
out. If that gentleman sold one, he sold
ten thousand. The politicians had great
4 It was impossible to go further than two
or three steps before the contents of one
of these little bottles would be emptied
down your neck. No one objected. It
was fun and everything went Treas
urer Heller and the others who had work
ed all day made their way home as
soon as the barges were cleared. worn
out but perfectly satisfied that they had
If Your Baby is Cutting Teeth
Be sure and use the old and well tried
remedy Mrs. WinSlow' s. Soothing syrup,
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, seftens the gums, allays ail pam.