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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01

results Of a Bryan victory to the army
Of men who depend for a livelihood on
the New York Central and its connec-
tons:
Fer the year ended June 30, 1896, the
New York Central earned SAP, 800, 900. Out
of thai we paid SIG. e00, 900 to employees.
The operating expenses, taxes and age
amounted to $50, 600, 900. The interest on
U bonds. payable in gold. amounted
TO $4,1f0,G90. The rental of leased lines,
payable in gold, amounted to S5,8Ss. 900.
So you see, a Free Silver bill would cost
US Sl0,O03.o0 a year, part of which would
have to come out of the employees.
The s1s,ooo.ooo has practically been paid
in gold. It has bought necessities and
comforts for these workingnen up to the
power of gold. But the first effect of free
coinage. or rather of a Bryan victory,
p~resaging free coinage, would be the de-
cline in the purchasing power of that
wage fund to about ss.4So,G8O.
Here would be a direct loss to the labor
ing class OF s7.s2o.ooo.
VIII some working men vote for such
a suicidal policy?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Commits
sioners OF Assessments for Jersey City, n. j.,
will meet at their Office, in the building Occur
pied by the Board OF Street and Water Com
missioners, corner Of Jersey avenue and Mercer
street, Jersey City, N. J.. on Tuesday. August
is, 1885. at nine O'Clock in the forenoon, to
appraise the value Of the land TO be taken
and to determine the value of the real es-
tate to be taken and the damage which any
owner OF such real estate or of any interest
therein may sustain by reason OF opening a
street to be called
LEMBECK AVENUE,
from the Old Bergen Road to the centre line
of Thompson avenue; at which time and place
said Commissioners viii hear all parties inter-
ested in said Improvement who desire to be
heard before them on the value OF the lands
to be taken for said Improvement, and the
sustain by reason Of such Improvement, and
the damages which each owner of any such
real estate or of any interest therein will
sustain by reason of said Improvement.
The land and real estate to be taken for
said improvement may be described as fol-
lows:-Al land and real estate within 50 feet
on either side Of the following described
centre line: Beginning at a point in the west
erly side of Pearsafi avenue. distant Al feet
s1S inches from the intersection Of the said
westerly side of Pearsau avenue. with the
northerly side Of the Old Bergen Road: thence
running westerly in a straight line or course
TO the westerly side of Pararapo avenue:
thence continuing said course to the centre
line Of Thompson arenue. Also continuing
said course easterly from the westerly side
of Pearsall avenue to Columbia place. ii pro-
duced.
Dated Jersey City, ". J.. July q, 1856.
HUMPHREY w. CARR.
MICHAEL SCHULTZ. IR@,
CORNELIUS ]. CRoNAN,
Commissioners of Assessments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01

MORE NICKELS NEEDED.
Pastor Wells Tells How the
Free Bath Baths Scheme
Is Progressing.

To the Editor of "rhe Jersey city
Il gives me pleasure to report
9ssyl baths given during the pasr
baths We're opened in July. Those of US
VINO know the value of a good bath in
our homes. or a plunge in old ocean.
can appreciate the bene6t of a similar one
TO the multitudes of poor boys who
throng the Peoples Palace for a din in
the ~Pequannock water.
These youngsters. who, from morning
until might, are playing on the streets
during the hummer, become very much
soiled by the dust and perspiration, and
having little or no facilities for bathing
az their homes. must of necessity re-
main IN an untidy and unhealthy condi-
ton. It is among this class that diseases
and epidemics arise.
The free baths are. therefore. q neces-
sify 70 the health of the poor, and must
pc sustained. We cannot think Of letting
them go down for want of the nickeis to
cover the expenses. All can do something
and all are Invited to help. Even small
contributions will be gratefully acknowl-
edged.
The following donations have been re-
ceived and recorded, for which the thanks
of the Board are extended
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METHODIST CAMP.
arrangements Made for the
Annual Gathering at
Mount Tabor.
EPWoRTH LEAGUE ANNIVERSARY
Discussion on Important Topics
News From the
Churches.
EPWoRTH LEAGUE ANNIVERSARY

The unusual conference camp meeting
of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this
district viii open on Wednesday. August
u, at Mount Tabor, and continue until
August d. The committee appointed by
the Newark Conference to take charge of
the arrangements are the Rev. DR.. r.
Lowrie, D. D. n the Rev. S. N. Be-
bout.
On the opening day temperance matters
Will absorb general attention. Missionary
work comes on the following day. Friday
will be devoted to the veterans, and Sat
urday the Epworth League will be prom
inent.
For the Epworth League anniversary a
very interesting programme has been ar
ranged, and it IS as follows
10 A. M, devotional services, conducted
by the Rev. s.. N. Bebout. I0:30 A. M,
open parliament, free discussion of the
Make Its Woodworking Members Active
The Social Department mi Its Relation
to Soul Winning 9TH Mercy and
Help Department. and Q It Can Help
League? and How to Organize and Run
IT,
Twenty minutes VIII be given to each
of the four topics. Brief remarks or sug-
gestions by any of the friends present
will be in order.
2 P. NJ. Praise Service, conducted by
the Rev. J. r. Bryan, Z, d. 2:2o P. NJ,
address by the Rev. E. A. Scheil. D. p.
Question Box opened at close OF address
by the Rev. w. c. Kinsey.
7 p. M, NeSpe Services. by
the Rev. D. r. Lowrie, D. D. s P. NJ,
E~vangelistic Services, conducted by the
Rev. H. z. Smith, from the West.
The Rev. DR.. Lowrie hopes that large
nurnbers OF Jersey City people Will attend
the anniversaries. Everything the com
mittee could think of for the public COM
fort and convenience has been done and
the fact that DR.. Lowrfe Is connected
with the committee is a guarantee that
everything is all right tight and snug"
as the story SAYS.
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vhe Rls-nf Of silver.

The Indications are that the deficit for
The north of July wiz be about s1s. 900, 900
This amount viii, of course, be reduced
mere or less in the next five months, July
and January being the heaviest months
IN shs year in point OF frequent payments
frsm the Treasury. The ~sesni-annual pay
naent Of interest on the public debt
have to he met in these months. and 50
they Invariably make a worse showing
that any other part Of the year.
Bat even allowing for this, the showing
Is a bad enc. The deficit for July. 1885.
was g. III. 2se, 50 that this year there seems
to bs an Increase of about x,5Oa.oea.
This VII. no doubt, be used by the Re-
pabsicsn party as an argumeat for tariff
revision AS a matter OF fact the Gus
tens receipts fell from sl4e7s.sS 1884 in July
1855 to s12.l57,sso in the month just ex-
p:red. But reallv the tariff itself has moth
ing 10 do with This result. IF It had. the
protecticnist element would be in a poor
way. indeed. for campaign material. 1t is
plain that if imports under the present
duties fan away. 10 protection is needed.
II the duties are raised, imports are
bound TO fell away stfll more and so the
revenue continues to 6windse and the
deficit to grow. If duties are reduced, ana
imports are thereby stimulated SO as TO
Increase the revenue. then where, oh
where does the protection come in2
But the real cause CT the drop in Gus.
toms receipts is the free silver craze
which is sspping away the vitality OF
Business. which is paralyzing all enter.
prise and speculation. and which is un-
dernining credit at home ana abroad. Ii
Is quite natural that importers Will not
now buy at gold prices. in foreign coun-
tries. goods which they may presently
be called upon to sell fer deprecated
F'ivei. an it is quite certain that Euro
pean producers win refuse to sell on
time to a country which may be on a Sill
yer basis before the obligations mature.
TIT blight of Populism is already upon
NJ. II is cutting away profits. 1t is throw
Ing men out Of work. II is running credit.
lt Is simply bringing trade to a stand
stu and finally It IS dragging the Federal
Government towards bankruptcy.
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STATE FAIR PRELIMINARIEs.
Trotting. Bicycle tournament ana
Political Debates

me Executive Committee Of the New
Jersey State Agricultural Society mas de-
cided to engage expert judges. as here
tofore, to award prizes at the State Fair.
to be held in Waverly, September Z to 70.
The committee intend to have ~trottins
and pacing races every day. except Sat
urday, when a bicycle tournament of
amateur and professional events viii be
held. William J. Linihan was appointed
Superintendent.
The question of holding political de-
bates between II and / O'clock noon was
discussed. w L. Tompkins, E.. 3. Cad
dis and H. Hayward Isham were selected
to ecure speakers.
The following Superintendents were ap-
pointed3Speed Department, Charles Bas-
SIM, Newark; Cattle Department. Charles
Ayrss. Metuchen; Sheep and Swine De-
partment, Dennis Long, ~Irvington; PouI-
try and Bird Department. T. f. Rackham.
Orange; Fruit. Grain, Flowers and yege-
table Department. P. /. Quinn; Woman's
Work Department. Mrs. ]. NJ. Smith:
Manufacturers and Merchants Display
Department, Henry p. Jones, Newark;
Fine Arts Department. Silas c. Halsey.
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TARS IN 4 FOG
Naval Reserve Mems Exper-
fence Off Montauk Sail
ing for Home.

On board tha II { Z partsnor,tb oef
Fishers island Il a,,s ! 1ss -Tbs
Jersey Naval Reserves are bark here
again, on their way home.
on tbe way bact On Tb,rsssv aftarroon
just off Montauk. the shin ran into 4 foe
bank that lay across the mouth Of the
Sound. she proceeded slowly under
shortened sail, and the lead was Kept GO
ing constantly. The men handling the
sails were obliged to go about their work
with as little noise as possible. Hardly
a sound could be heard on board save
me cllng-eiang q the ships bell going
- oAe minute intervals, and the monoton-
Gus reports of the leadsman. by the
1AiA q ASH NFe: Qaareer
less SIX . the deep SIX! BY COM
pass and lead alone was the channel kept
nos,tson - : -is' M
positAou OH flscners island, out SO skill
fully was 1t done that when the fog lifted
m the morning 1t was found that she lay
- more imam a huhared yards from her
old anchorage.
$500 49, ~ - aus
stoou Wheh II is stated tnat the men
working IN the upper topsail yard, before
-,,aan-s $3.50
suAuo"h, coua MOI De seen from the
deck Ii was certain that the ship's
lights could mi he sasn he nassins ,,assa4w
ana 40 $50 ~ = 80 e psssllg sesssls
alo the onleers Wen knew wnen night
settled down that it was to be a night
Of danger
m 49,.
Z clahsHag OF the peli was Kept up by
the anchor watch all night hanfabsno
sleen from many AZ ~ ,,rs,s oranr ha,,r,
aanrs Tsartas. 80"
uecAs. lieutenant Commander Craven
paced the bridge as officer Of the deck,
stopping every littla while 81 listen -
" y t -
me hofss WHISTLE OF some passing steam
er. All at once a light doomed up through
the gloom, and as it appeared to be sta
uonary, but growing brighter, there was
no doubt but thai sone vessel was bear
ing straight down upon the portsmouth.
STEADY there. keep the bell going,
Observation-Disclosures Craven ouiefiy
said to the man at the he'll. and then to
one of the anchor watch he gave an order
to go below and bid the busie sound the
r~eveille. Tha man disappeared down
the ladder. and IN "a trice the familiar
notes of Il can get them up; l can't
get them up. | can't get them IN IN the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01
JERSEY 9th BRANCH ALL RIGHT
Officers From New York Branch of
I. N. #. Make F~aafterfug Renort

The regular fortnightly meeting of
Branch Daniel o'Conneil, No. 27s. I. n.
F., was held in Humboldt Hall recently.
Chief Ranger Snanhan presided. Two new
members were enrolled and three pro-
posed. Visiting brothers from Branch
William o'Brien of New York declared
the branch was properly managed. and
said that when the several branches
throughout the United States would rem
der he next quarterly account to the
executive in ireland the men who or
ganized Branch Daniel O'Connell of Jersey
City would be esteemed for the progress
made In membership and the healthy con-
clifton of its treasury.
After the transaction of the regular
business of the branch a meeting az the
committees who are arranging for an
excursion to Sylvan Beach on Sunday
August so. was held, with Chairman cav
an presiding. The excursion is under the
auspices Of Branches Daniel O'ConneH
OF Jersey City, William O'Brien cf New
York and DIR. Grimley of Hcboken. The
report made by the New York delegation
showed that the sale of tickets was 50
great 1t was decided to have one thons-
and more printed. Everything at present
points to a good days fun.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01
Rights Of cyearss. on the Road.

The recent decision Of an English court.
that a bicycle is no more a vehicle fhah
q pair OF skates, is founded on common
sense. The radical error of all the law
We have 50 far on the subject arises from
placing SO unstable a means of locomot.on
upon the same basis as a carriage. The
essential difference is that the bicycle
cannot be stopped without the rider dis
mounting and he often cannot dismount
without danger For these conditions, no
law or rule or judgment Of a court tina
We have yet heard of makes any al
iowance.
It Is no doubt right tina the cyclist
should be submitted to strict rules for the
safety CT others and of himself. Rate of
speed may well be controlled within rea-
senabie limits. The rules OF the road
respecting passing and the like may well
be enforced. Bell ringing and lamp light
ing should be compulsory under appro-
pirate circumstances. But the bicyclist
shouid have certain rights as against
bath drivers and foot passengers in many
cases. because either one or the other
can TAX steps TO avert accident which
are wholly beyond the power of the
vhe Imam.
One trouble is that the attitude Of
courts. lawmakers. the police and ever
the public Is wrong-headed on the whole
subject. There is an instructive hostility
to the man with the new-fangled ma
chine. It is time this stopped. Bicyclists.
men and women are numerous enough
now 70 have majority rights on the road.
and It Is nearly time that all the old
cussoms and rules were modified In their
favor.
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PRESENT FOR JUDGE MENUS.
officer. of Hi Court Give Him an
Umbrella.

Judge Nevius wa the only Judge at the
Court House this morning. and he re-
manned only a very short time. Before he
went away, however. he was surprised by
the constables who are assigned TO duty
in the Circuit Court. Headed by Consta-
bic Dewey, they presented him with a
very handsome gold headed silk umbrella.
Constable Dervey handed the Judge the
umbrella with this note:-
PLEASE accept this small token as an
appreciation OF friendship from the under
signed officers assigned 10 your court for
the courtesy and assistance rendered
them by yourself during thA term lust
ended. Hoping you ma ind that this token
will always keep YOU dry during rainy
days, we remain, yours truly. Richard
Dewey. Philip Kaiser, Theodore Butten-
baum, Edward Carrigan, Anthony Bar
rett.
Judge Nevius will remain at his home
in Red Bank until the latter part of this
month when he viii so to st. Paul. MINI,
70 attend the National Grand army En-
canprneut.
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Dated Jersey CITY. July 81. 1895.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals wll be received BY the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners on
FOR fha ccaassisrrt.Sas, ! !, asss. e y eesesk 4 ~
SEWER IN HARRISON AVENUE
from a point about IS feet west OF Hudson
in West Side avenue.
Aiso = ls,ineh flsrIdsa PIPE
from a point about &e feet west Of Hudson
Boulevard 70 and connecting with the sewer
in West Side avenue.
Said sewers 10 be baiit eonfo~rabiy to
the provisions Of Chapter III Of the Laws OF
1855, and in accordance with Specifications on
Blank forms OF bid and agreement Of sure
ties must be obtained at the Office OF the Chief
Engineer. corner Of Jersey avenue aad Mercer
EsTIMaTE OF QUANTITIES
About 2.o@ lineal feet Of 15-inch yitrsaed pipe
About 30 cubic yards Of rock excavation.
About 1880 feet Of B. NJ. lumber in sheath
ing and bottom.
About 2 receiving basins.
Time allowed for the completion Of the
work, 60 working days.
The making Of the above Improvement aud
the award of the contract therefor viii be
subject to the rernonstranee Of the owners
the assessment therefor. on the basis OF pre-
liminary sketch.
yslopes, endorsed Proposals for Sewers in
Harrison and in Bentley Avenues. directed to
Mi. John G. Kaiser. Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Streets and Sewers aud handed to
the Clerk Of the Board in open meeting when
called for in the order Of business relating to
sealed proposals.
No city oa7cIal VIII be accepted as surety,
nor win a Substitution of sureties be allowed
The Board may, under the provisions Of the
act ahave cited. exercise lts right TO reject
any or all proposals.
Tbs attention OF bidders is especially called
10 Section !. Chapter is4 Of the Laws of is9.
under the terms whereof no contract shall be
binding upon the city. or become effective or
until the boadsnen offered by the
contractor have been approved as 70 sufE-
cheney by this. Board. and as TO form hy the
Corporation Counsel. the President Of this
Board having the power TO examine the pro-
posed b9ndsmen under oath
BY order of the Board Of Street and Water
GEO. 7. BoUroN,
Dated Jersey city. July 81. 1896.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-01
CHURCH NOTICES.

Trinity NJ. e. Church, York street. Roy =
:, : randolph pastor. Services at 1890 A.
- ana - F. NJ Rev. James B. Faulks.
ID D., will preach in the evening.
John Knox Presbyterian Church. cornar :,
Manning avenue and Grand street. Rev !
A.. Mcintosh. pastor. Services tomorrow CON
Quoted by the Rev. Tn. Douglas, Pm. d. PAS
Ter o. mesf Flfty-hrst Street Presbyterian
church. New York. at lo:45 "A. NJ. and by
Rev. David Mitchell in the evening.
South Reformed. corner Of Bergen ana Bov,s
avenues Rev. William D. Grant, Pm. IS.
pastor Services tomorrow at 1880 a. NJ
conducted by Rev. David Mitchell.
Linden Avenue NJ. E. Church. Roy. G. F.
Hull, pastor. At 1890. A. NJ, preaching b.
the Rev. Charles Hunt, of Port Rlchpoona
8. l., formerly of Greenvifle. The evenine
service. at 7:as, will be under the auspices
OF the Epworth League, assisted by the choir.
strangers.
christadelphian Meeting House, Erie ana
Sixth streets. Services at l9:so Al. NJ Mr.
), n. Washburne will lecture. subject, .rThe
Bond of the Covenant
Union Vacation Services. The Tabernacle.
Second Presbyterian. Park Reformed and
Wayne. Street Reformed Churches Will unita
during August. On Sunday. August q, In thA
Park Reformed Church. Hamilton SQUARE.
preaching by Rev. Thee. Heissg OF Freehold.
Cloud At 7:45 P. NJ. subject, Take Heed
Everybody welcome.
st. Paups Methodist Episcopal. Rev. n q.
Maghara, pastor. General Glass Meeting a.
$3.50 A. NJ. AT 1880. Reception Of Members,
with the Saeraments Of Baptism and The Lord !
Supper. In the evening the pastor Will preach
on The Christians joy.
Grace NJ. r. Church. Marion Rev. s Meach-
am. pastor. Services 1859 a n. ana 7.sg
F ~. Rev. Mr. Meaeham VIII preach al bofh
services.
The wsst side Avenue y. /. EEhurch. BOYD
and West Side avenues. Rev. X q. Church.
r The ev&nzne devok5S15 Mill bc Yn6&f
~ dirsettcn X ~ Epw0tth ESstns.
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OFFICIALS RETURNING HOME
Erie Railroad Shows the water
Board Its Track Elevation.

TIL Street and Water Commissioners
are expected home this evening. Since
Wednesday they have been in Buffalo
as the guests of the Erie Railroad. Word
received from them say they are much
pleased with the Erie's system of elevated
tracks in that city. The officials have
been royalty entertained. and are still
having a good time. They have seen
everything worth seeing in Buffalo.
Yesterday they We're at Niagara Falls
n all expressed a wish they could bring
the Falls back with them. 1t is possible
that the party will stop in Sullivan c3un-
Harding is a native Of New York. and
for several years taught school there.
The officials will be ready for business
on their return, and It is likely that some
Fries tracks in this city win be taken
at the meeting of the Board to BIZ held
next Tuesday
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NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners. on
Tuesday, August II. 1885. at 10 O'clock A. NJ,
IMPROVEMENT OF OLD BERGEN ROAD.
from Gates avenue to Fifty-third street.
to the provisions OF Chapter zl7 OF the Laws
OF 1885. and in accordance with Specifications
on file in the Office of the Clerk Of said Board.
Blank forms of bid and agreement Of sure
ties must be obtained at the Office Of the
Chief Engineer. corner of Jersey avenue and
ESTIMATE OF ouANTiTIEs.
About 20 cubic yards of earth excavation.
About LOCO cubic yards OF earth filling.
About 400 square yards Of Belgian paving in
cutters.
About 300 lineaI feet Of curb stone.
About 1000 square feet OF tagging.
About 1890 lineal feet of reset curb stone.
About 100 square feet Of relaid bridge stone.
About 1000 square feet Of relaid Tagging.
About ? new catch basins and connections
About aa lineai feet Of 1s-inch vstrified pipe.
About 2600 square yards o. maeadam paw
Time allowed for the completion OF the
work, 50 working days.
The making Of the above Improvement and
award OF the contract therefor Will bs su5icSt
to the rernonsfrance CT the owners OF tbs
property liable TO more than one-hals the is
sketch
Proposals must be enclosed in seated en-
msnt Of Old Bergen Road" directed to Mr..
John C. Kaiser. Chairman of the COMMITTEES
on Streets and Sewers and handed to che
Clerk Of the Board In open meeting whsr.
called for in the order of business relating u
10 city oaHeial will be accepted as surety.
nor will a substitution OF sureties be allowed.
The Board may. under the provisions Of the
act above cited exercise its right TO reject
any or all proposals.
The attention OF bidders is especially called
TO Section I. Chapter 12i of the Laws OF
1891, under the terms whereof no contract shall
be binding upon the city or become effective
or operative until the oondsmen offered by the
by this Board, and as to form by the Corpora
ton Counsel. the President of this Board hav-
ing the power to examine the proposed bonds
men under oath.
nv order II The Board Of Street and Water
Commissioners.
Clerk.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

The North Hudson County Railroad
Company is repaving between the car
badly needed it and the new paving Il !
gisat Improvement both in looks ana for
Elliott Rush, Of No. rs New YORK ave-
last evening and sustained a sealn wa,,ng
The Court House is practically dessrtei
today No business is being done III any
OF the courts and very little in any Of The