New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-22
HAS EARNED THE REWARD.
THE REV. DR. SCUDDER DECLARES THAT
NEw-JERsEY DESERVES THE HONOR BE-
SLOWED on HER FAVORITE son.

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The enthusiasm which prevails throughout New
Jersey over the selection Of Carrot a. Hobart as
National candidate has caused many thoughtful
men to wonder why this great honor was bestowed
on a man from New-Jersey The Rev. John L.
Scudder gave his opinion why New-Jersey had re-
ceived recognition IN a prelude last night at the
Jersey City Tabernacle He attributes the promi-
hence achieved by the State to the great improve
that has been made in the State in late years
He said In part:
New-Jersey merits the honor conferred upon her
last Thursday by the selecuon Of her iavorite son
years ago this could not have taken place, and our
State was not worthy Of any such distinction. We
and racetrack gamblers, who made New-Jersey
odious and kept her better citizens in a state OF
dsagreeable past. The people have emancpated
themselves. and entitled to stand az proud and
advance in political morality sef-respect and dig,
nifty mas been publicly recognized by the ssterhood
OF States In the recent acton OF the National Con-
vention Those who fought the battles against ring
rule can realize what gratifying progress mas oeen
made and able 10 appreciate the high level upon
which at present this commonwealth Is travelling
There has been a resurrection OF conscience. de-
velopment OF genuine patriotism and sense OF
Individual responsibility IN the dlscnase OF pelSoa,
are profoundly thankful. and every citizen IN New
Jersey appreciates the compliment paid our state by
In no part of the State has greater improvement
been made than in Jersey city The Introduction OK
pure drinking water. the severe restriction placed
upon saloons on Sunday, the brilliant illumination
o. our city by electricity in place Of gas, the new
street signs our spacious boulevard ana "tl-kePt
parks. increasing public school accommodations
all indicate regeneration most satisfactory TO the
people, and cOnspire 10 make jersey CITY a de-
srabe place to live in. These conspicuous changes
ar. certain attract people from other parts ana
give u5 city OF which We snail nave reason 10 ne
justly proud -,
AT present the most noticeable Improvement Is the
copious and systematic extension OF aspha!t pave
ments. owing to these, parts or OLD Jersey III!
Since the generous Introduction OF this ideal pave
the people happier especially the chlluTefl
and young people. We SEE JOY depicted Ia the races
OF the little they whlzz about on their
men and women In these favored localities are
enough TO cure a misSiuthrope OF the blues Ana
those who live along these modern thoroushfaTra
thank heaven for the removal Of cobole stones ana
the Notwithstanding noises they Invariably prolucc
A. Il city. we owe a debt OF gratitude 10 Mayor
Wansrr and the Board OF Public Works FOR their
quick response TO the popular demand, ana We
recognize the wise discrimination with when th-y
vantage. one would think our Mayor was a tnor'
| Oughhrel Nhcrlinan and every street tOmmlssiONti
J owned Il bike" believe the present admlnstd d.
ton will ~ down into history as marking new anu
progressive era In Jersey CITY.
Dame Rumor whispers that a smooth nignWay i
soon to connect the Pennsylvania Ferry and ppei
Jersey City II the rumor - correct every "hrt me-,
| man In brooklyn. New-York ana Jersey city VII
They live al over. The present plan OF the Mayor
| and the Board OF Works 10 asphalt lork-st ano
| place IL in touch with Barrow ana Mercer ana the
boulevard is the most far-sghted scheIle ever con
cayed bv our authorities and will greatly add 10 th'
| POPULARITY and prosperity Of Jersey CRY. In ume'
past Il has been duty 70 crtlcise various garlnt
evils but now Il becomes our pleasure 70 coihWrh,
| our public officers for this promised Improvement
it's funlrnent will come still greater praise from
| iubiart people.