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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
HoNoRED THEIR PRESIDENT.
Columbia Clubs First Reception TO
Ita New Presiding officer.

1t is the custom of the members of the
Columbia Club of Hoboken to give a re-
ception each year in honor of their presi-
dent. Last evening President E. H. Hor-
wood, who succeeded William A. Macy to
the presidency at the annual election last
June, was rendered his first reception.
The guests, numbering several hundred,
assembled in the main hall at Eleventh
Bloomfield streets, and at 1918 O'Clock
the opening march began. President Hor-
wood reviewed the procession as it passed
around the hall. After four dances the
guests formed in line and the members
of the Entertainment Committee pre-
scented ex-President Macy with a solid
silver tea set as a token of their appre-
citation of his valuable services to the club
during the seven years in which he held
the Office of president. Mr.. Macy was
president of the club upon its organiza-
tion. He resigned because he had re-
moved his residence to another city.
TIL committee in charge of the event in
vier. J. e. Linde, Louis c.. Cells, J. H. P.
Reilly, ". T. Wil1in and Fl. v. Meeks.
Among the guests were:-
Mr. and Mrs. E: =. Norwood, Miss Hor-
wood. Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Macy,
Mr.. and Mrs.kJean Schieb, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Kahrs, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kim
ball, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Ketcham, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Plumer, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
E. Linde, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Crevier,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs.
J. G. Pickenbach, Miss P~ickenbach, Mr..
and Mrs. E. W. Martin, Major Jackson,
C.. A Gilchrist. Mr.. Frank Frommel, Mr..
Paul Sheldon, DR.. and Mrs. H. F. Nichols,
Mr.. Walter Straub, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H.
Archdeacon, DR.. and Mrs. w. T. Stead
man, Mr.. Louis c. Cells. Mr.. VIM. Egg
genberger, Miss ~Eggenberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. F. FRANKIE, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Seitz. Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. S. Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. P. e. Moller, Mr.. H. A. Bony-
man, Mr.. A. r. Howard, Mr.. Stanley r.
Zeno, Mrs. Zeno, Mr.. L. B. ~Bruggeman,
Mr.. James Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Harp. Mr.. OeIbers, Mr.. Gabriel c. Chenes,
Miss Hatfield, Mr.. John Gehrs, Miss Has
brouck, Mr.. Arthur Dyer, Mr.. F. j.
Meystue' M,ss W1 Mr MI ana pMr;ss;H Ian \.
N Mrs. O. Fl. Luehrs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
Eamous Old Chnrch.

AT Alexandra, Va, stands an ancient
church in nearly its original condition,
Christ Church, whose architect bore the
name of Wren-not, however, Sir Chris
topher; it was completed in 1773. In
November, 1855, the vestry, of whom
George Washington was one, levied an
assessment of 81, 1856 pounds of tobacco to
build two churches, Christ Church being
one. The specifications called for hin
giles of juniper, mortar to be two-thirds
lime and one-third sand. the pediments
to be in the Tuscan and altar, pulpit
Washington was the purchaser of pew
No. 5, for e3s los.
The old records show some curious rec
ords: e. los. was collected of Bryan Fair
fax in ITO for killing deer out of sea-
son." and Thomas Lewis was fined FIVE
shillings for hunting on the Sabbath"
The money thus collected went for the
support of the poor, the lame and the
blind, and buried the dead. The old rec
ords show that seats were assigned ac-
One Susannah Edwards officiated as sex
ton, to the entire satisfaction of the con-
gregation. The old edifice had neither
chimney nor fireplace until 1872. foot
stoves furnishing the only warmth. The
most conspicuous families in the early his
tory of Virginia were w~orshipers at Christ
Church-the Adamses, Herbefts, Gus
tises. Blackburns. Carlyles, Muirs, Broad
waters, A~lexanders and others equally
prominent.
General Robert e. Lee attended Sum
day-school and was baptized and con-
frmed in this church, and a tablet to his
memory adorns the eastern wall.
During the occupancy of Alexandria by
the Federal troops the rector and many
of the parish fed within the Confederate
lines; the church was held by the mill
tary authorities. A large mound in the
churchyard marks the resting-place of
thirty-four Confederate soldiers, who died
in Federal hospitals in Alexandria.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

OF all the dirty work that the journal
has been doing lately, nothing has been
much dirtier than the onslaught on Bay
onne officials apropos OF the Martin act
sales. In a communication to the seold-
ing sheet. Mr.. Thomas F. Noonan yester-
day satisfactorily disposed of every ma
terial point in the charges which had
been made. Undeterred by this, the
Journal carpingly insists on the tech
meal details of it's allegations with a viru-
lence which shows the spirit in which the
great crusade is undertaken.
The "Journal' needs a few sharp les
sons. Mr.. Noonan might undertake to
teach it one. There is ample ground
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

sealed proposals will be received by the
Roard of Education, on Thursday, November
II 1897. at 8 p. NJ, in the Assembly Cham
her. city Hall. for the erection of
PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. &c,
reservoir and Palisade avenues. Jersey City,
tions for the same. on file in the office OF
.be Clerk of the Board, City Hall, where blank
Forms of bid and agreement of sureties must
be obtained.
EirstNAlj work and materials comprised in
carpenter specifications
Seeond-AlI work and materials comprised in
mason specifications.
1hird-Au work and materials comprised in
plumbing specifications
Eourth-AlI work and materials comprised in
heating specifications.
FIfth-For the entire labor and materials
complete.
velopes, endorsed Proposals for Gtem speci-
fedl Public School No. g." directed to Mr..
Frederick J. Mersheinser, Chairman of School
No 26." and handed to the Clerk in open meet
ing when called for in the order Of business
relating to sealed proposals.
No city official will be accepted as surety
nor will a substitution of s%ureties be allowed.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
or all bids if by so doing the best interests
Of the city may be conserved.
BY order of the Board of Education.
NJ J. WISEMAN,
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Sermon stories for Boys and Girls.

&(IWIOn DOyh t1hIIH
How to present truths to the minds and
hearts of children in a pleasant and at the
same time impressive manner has always
been a difficult problem. Parents and
teachers are confronted with this problem
continually. Any real help in solving it is
sure of a wild welcome. DIR. Louis Albert
Banks, in his new new and handsome vol
ume, Sermon Stories for Boys and Girls"
which has just been published by Messrs.
Funk & Wagnalls not merely
mas helped to solve. but has completely
mastered this problem.
Those who ave had any experience
whatever with children know a hid
susceptibility to strong character lessons
provided they are interviewer with capti-
waiting stories. DIR. Banks has success
fully incorporated this idea in his de-
liphtfuI book. He catches the eyes and
ears of mis- hearers by bright little. stories
about animals, events in current life. and
Interesting features of nature. and then
with rare skill makes each of these stor-
les carry a helpful message
The book has q special value for the
sunday school. the nursery. the pastors
study and the school-room.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
BIJOU ATHLETIC CLUBS DANCE

The Bijou Athletic Association of La
fayette held its third mi ball at Co
lumbia Hall, last evening. The event
was a success in spite Of the disagree
able weather, for over three hundred peo-
pie were present enjoying themselves as
only enthusiastic dancers can. Those IN
charge were:-Joseph O'Connor, Floor
Manager, and P. w. O'Donnell and Thos.
Miskell, Assistant Floor Managers; Floor
Committee, r. Lawless, John GorIniey,
M. Riley, A. Miller and F. Neville: Re-
ception Committee, p. Cullen. William
Waul, John Sturgis, James Gormley, Ed
ward Byrnes and John Connors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
PEOPLES PALACE RECEPTION.

The opening reception of the Peoples
Palace, held last night. was not as sue
cessfu1 as formerly. because of the bad
Those present, however, had a
good time. The young people gathered
about the piano and sang. Pool, billiards
and bowling were also played. The La
dies, Auxiliary served lemonade and cake
in large quantities until the young men
could take no more.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
Long Live Fake.

The New York Journal devoted W
pages on Sunday to the announcement
that it had been mad a text book in the
schools Of Kansas City. It gives a fac
smile of the letter of Superintendent
Greenwood's letter. in which he issues the
order.
In the same number are to be found
quite q number of articles which show
means of instruction for children. For
instance, there is the account of how
Anna Held was "Kissed to a Standstin'
in 156 kisses, with fu1l-page illustrations,
and an interview with the slady." telling
how she felt while the kissing was in pro-
gress. Then there is a Hindoo legend,
with nude illustration, and an elaborate
account of the barge IN which Roman
orgies used to be carried on in the times
of the Caesars. This is from the pen of
that notable moralist, Edgar aSaltus, and
there is a double-page picture of the
barge, showing nude men and women
dancing. Again, there is an article sug-
costing that the figures on the new S
bills issued by the Government are indie
cent. This is illustrated with a large pic
ture, emphasizing the "indecency" of the
Government designs. AS a training for
children to find filth in commonplace
things, this article is a gem. OF course,
these are only a few of the educational
features of Sundays great triumph of
journalism" There were other features
too numerous to mention, all of the same
general character.
But superintendent Greenwood says
/ hope to see the newspapers become
as necessary factors in school work as
the regular text books are now, and as an
initial step toward the accomplishment OF
New York journal be maintained in
each school Of this city, to be used for the
purpose of disseminating the newest and
the freshest knowledge among the chill
dren In school. The journal" teaches
progress, patriotism-is broad gagged and
brimfuI of public spirit; besides, its illus
tratfons speak volumes to the eager mind.
In another column New York .edu-
Gators are quoted as approving.
We are gradually reaching the apotheo-
sis of Fake.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
IN HOBOKGN.

The Right Rev. Thomas A. Starkey,
bishop of the diocese, visited Trinity Epis-
copal Church. Hoboken. yesterday after
noon and administered the rite of confirm
alton to a class of about sixty boys and
girls.
Bishop Wigger confirmed a class of fifty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
WORH WANTED

HAVE YOUR FIREPLACE HEATERS AND
Furnaces repaired and fixed and put In order
now. before the winter rush sets in.
We have good facilities for doing this work.
Cheap and quick; we also have al KINDS Of
repairs and fixtures for all classes Of heaters
ranges and furnaces.
Drop US a postal and we will call on Won.
JACOB RINGLE & son.
Nos. $3.50 Newark Avencc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
,sop Tou,. Exc.iIent SHOW.

The Bon Ton has an excellent bill this
week, and last nights crowded house
scstided 10 its excellence by most appre-
ciative applause. The programme was
Car and Mcleod, I'm Camp who are
musicians and fair comedians; Mile. Cha
let, elastic wire performer; Arnim and
Wagner, burlesquc opera singers: Stanley
Whitney SANG several negro melodies in
rag time, among them one of his own
composition. All We're received well, es-
pocially those IL which his colored assis-
TAM took part from the balcony. Nettie
Fields with her partner. Henry Frey. fol-
lowed with an exhibition of buck dancing,
never surpassed in the Bon Ton; Colby,
the ventriloquist, whose dancing and make
up OF Miss Way was exceedingly clever.
The Couture Brothers. clever tumblers,
with business new and clean cut, and
Harry Howard. whose songs were re-
ccived with boisterous applause. AS the
best things are always reserved for the
last. tho Rossow AIidgets closed the show
with their unique performance in feats OF
strength and agility. Their burlesque OF
the Observation-Disclosures mill convulsed
the house with laughter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

eacc adds to the interest Of the play. The
graceful dancing Of one of them is a pref
~ feature. which is enhanced by the burn
ing incense.
There are many opportunities for effec-
tive groupings. and all of them have been
made much OF. The staging is the per-
fectIon of detail.
The stage pictures are without excep-
ton pretty. The production as a whole is
admirable. ~"Cymbcline" will be given to-
night, wednesday and Friday nights and
Saturday afternoon. Thursday and Sa-
turday nights ana Wednesday afternoon
Miss Ma .her will present Romeo and
Juliet.r
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
Umbrellas of Glass.

It is rumored thai before long glass UNI
brellas will be in general use-that is.
umbrellas covered with the new spun
glass cloth. These of course. will af-
ford no protection from the rays of the
sun, but they will possess one obvious adj
vantage namely, that they can be held
in front of the face when meeting the wind
and rain. and at the same time the user
will be able to see that he does not run
into unoffending individuals or lamp posts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
REGULAR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS

For Asselnblymen:-
ALEXANDER SIMPSON.
JAMES j.. MURPHY.
ADoLPH WALTER, JR.
JAMES p. HALL
FERGUS T. KELAHER.
TIMOTHY j. CARROLL
ALLAN BENNY.
JOHN J.. MARNELL.
HORACE L. ALLEN.
n. j. BRUDER.
CHARLES #. BAURR-
For Coroners:-
WILLIAM DELANEY.
CHARLES HOFFMAN,.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

WITH the close of the campaign today,
the public approach the enjoyment of a
rare treat-Colenel Samuel D.. Dickinson's
reply to Congressman Thomas McEwan's
recent a~rraignment Of him. Presumably.
too, it win not be the last chapter in the
controversy.
.vive la joie!
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS
hereby given that the final account Of the
subscriber, Administrative of the estate Of
Silas II. Brown. deceased. will be audited and
stated by the Surrozate of the County Of Hud-
SON and reported for settlement on Friday.
the 18th day OF December next.
Dated October s. A. D. 1897.
cATHARINE BROWN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1897.

This paper as Democratic in PRINCIPLES
n Is independent za ats rletcs o1i al iocat
questions
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

FOR BARGAINS IN ALL WORK RE
lating to Painting, Kaisomining and
Papering, go to Frank A. Bergstrofn. No.
252 Warren street, north OF Montgomery
street. Orders by mail or otherwise
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
So TO

Never efrew ss such an opportunity offered to mn to ench themselves Before
clos of 1898 men Who have $500 wnl be minionares. In a flew short onMso of energy
they will p richer rewardst than years of arduous Toll nj hfesappng anxiety can bring
in the keen competition of business rush.
We needn not numerate the names or the fortlns of theses already made absolutely
independen The pres of the world has already told fl has and thel ts growing fast
md longer daily. Do you want to be among the numbag Do you want Il take the safest
way with thele east risk Of capital INT life?
WHAT YOU PAY-s2W. An Insignificant sum.
WHAT YOU GET-An excellent chance to each the Gold Fields and reap q
Out of every one hundred sutscnberst this Agency will select one to be sent as a
represenatv ito the Kondke Gold Fields The peson selected must be physically sound
They will enter ioa contract with the Agency to turn over pits representative at
Washington one half of the income and profits that accrue from thMrd discoveries
This mmeyw will bee distributed pre- rataa mongt the Agmys subscribers after the
twenty r cent commission to be paid to the Agency as hereafere explained
The other half of The profts will be- Maned by the representatives as payment for
their services. In this way both those who go and thossw who remain at HON share the
results of the enterprise.
This Agency procures for the representatives the means of transit to the Gold
Fields and acts as the bookke@r nd acountant Tor It's uhscrbers and ATTENDS 10 the
and distribution OF the profits and income.
The Agency will begin to send representatives OIL March $685. Jn us nov he
u subscribe the better are your chances OF going. We expectt to send 600 reWe-
GU at one ime Want you to get you fiends together and talk tover
Mining Engineer INC Physician wila accompany the party.
All tools furnished.
For further particulars address
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
HELP WANTED.

"a sm~r An A No. 1 Salaslady
M&WfeU-sfor Our Cloak and suit
Dept.. must be experienced and nave
80 r,ghf party. Apply bet. 8 and 10
a, W. II. STEKNBERG & CO., 34-3S
Newark Avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

THE journal and the Observer have
got into a nice. clean scrap.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Brofno Qninine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
The complaint was as follows:-

The water pipes on our street, Sea View
and Boulevard, have been exposed
for the last six weeks.
We nave notified the Water Board two
or three times. The pipes will surely
burst this winter if not covered.
Yours truly,
WIN. A. NORMAN,
J92 Sea View q vaDJp
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
A LOCAL

Nothing but q loca,
remedy or change Of CHI
mate will cure 1t.
Get q well-known phar
lnaceutfcal remedy,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
Street and Water Commits
sioners Provide for New
Sewers and for the Re-
paving Of Streets.
ASPHALT COMPANY PROTESTS HARD
Board Does Not Know What They
Want and Will Await Develop
ments-Routine Business.

The Street and Water Board transacted
considerable important business at its
regular meeting yesterday afternoon.
principally in the line of providing for
street and sewer improvements, including
preliminary proceedings for the long
sought improvement of Coles street, from
Thirteenth street to Eighteenth streets.
Bids for the laying OF a l2-Inch vitrifed
pipe sewer in Bergen avenue were re-
ceived from John ]. Mullery, at 115 per
cent. of the standard; M. F. Connolly,
104; Henry Cunningham, $50; P. J.. Plunkett
IS; Timothy Burke, So; William H. Neil,
S4; Philip Tumulty, Jr., 80; Charles O'Neill,
81; E. w. Conlin, 50; James Mannix, 79S;
Charles Comfy, 70; and for the opening
and Improvement of Baldwin avenue,
from Summit avenue to Prospect street,
from Thomas 7. Plunkett, 81 per cent;
John F. Mullery. 80; James j. Manning,
81; Edward O'Neill, SO; Timothy Burke,
s.; James Mannix IS; Sheridan Shea Co.,
81 sic; Rehill & Edwards, 81 $40; Henry
Cunningham. IS: NJ. r. Van Keuren, "a;
Thomas McCabe, 80; Charles B. Rodman.
SIS 4-10.
Applications were received for improve
ment of a portion of Bergen avenue and
Lott street; for the opening of Wilton
street. and calling attention to the bad
condition of Franklin street, between
Palisade n Ogden avenues, the surface
water not running off.
The following communication was re-
ceived from the Mayor
I would most respectfully call the atten-
ton of your honorable Board to the en-
closed letter. 1t refers to a matter Which
haG hHQn a IN fnT 1mn1atnf fnr a long
time. It IS nv desire that You look into
this matter and remove the cause for
complaint at you earliest convenience.
Respectfully,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

In another column New York "edu-
catorse are quoted as approving.
We are gradually reaching the apotheo-
sis of Fake.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03

Gentlemen-The California AsphaltCom
pany protests against awarding the con-
tract for the Improvement of Forrest
street, between Jackson and Bergen ave-
nuescsby the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners. to the New Jersey Next
can Asphalt Company. n against all
further proceedings which may be heres
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-03
Ely's Cream RaIm

II il quickly Absorbed.
Gives Keller at once.
Opens and cieanses this
Nasal Pas: a yes.
Ailays inflammation.
Trenlx and Protects thf
Evening star., 1897-01-12

no mechanical obstacle In the way Of such
an equipment. On the other hand. what
ever may be the line Of legal Limitation or
tolerance, an overhead wire would be a
positive nuisance and menace on this
bridge, hanging directly over the ordinary
driveway. which is thronged with vehicles
during great portion of the time. The
clearance from floor to trusses is too small
to permit the ordinary height of the trolley
wire from the ground. and from the point
of view of public safety that form Of con-
ductor should be prohibited regardless Of
the final decision concerning the legal
limits of the city.
Evening star., 1897-01-12
A Prompt settlement Probable.

If the Cuban question is handed over to
the new administration for action circum-
stances will favor a prompt settlement,
and that settlement ought to bring the war
to a close on terms highly favorable to the
Insurgents.
In the first place, not Only the new Exec
utive but the new Congress will be friendly
to Cuba They were elected on a platform
expressing sympathy with the insurgents.
and 1t is safe assumption that they will
remember the fact in an official way. 1t
will be a point gained to have the executive
and legislative departments of the govern
ment On speaking terms again.
In the second place. IT will be in order to
bring the question up at once. The appoint
ment of a new minister to Spain to succeed
Mr.. Taylor will enable Mr.. Mckinley to
address the Spanish government on the
subject. and open the way for negotiations
of some kind. He can. through this repre-
sentative. make the case OF the United
States entirely clear to Spain.
In the third place, both Congress and the
Spanish Cortes will be in session at that
time. so that any proposition about which
1t may be advisable to take the sense of
the legislative departments of the two gov
ernmeLts can be promptly submitted to
them and passed upon. Congress will meet
in extra session In March. and the Cortes
assemblies in regular session in April. The
Spanish ministry may be willing to allow
the Cortes q word or two in the premises.
Certainly the next President of the United
States will treat Congress with some of
the consideration which is its due.
Here then, If an opportunity is not sooner
provided. will be opportunity for a formal
discussion of the whole question between
the two governments A new administra-
ton comes into power in this country prac-
ucally instructed on the subject of Cuba.
Meanwhile. 1t is to be hoped that If the
present administration cannot be brought
TO take any action favorable to the insur-
gents. 1t will not exert itself particularly
further to embarrsss them. There may be
reason for General Weyler to redouble his
energies during the next sixty days, but
not for this government to become more
active In his aid