The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-21

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Henderson, No. 81; Patrick shaughnes-
An the above named people have fami-
lies of caildren numbering from four to
nine They are to be attended to at once
for them. Tha was decided upon yes
terday afternoon before the committee
left Poormaster Hewitts office.
Last night in response to a call for
the Aldermen met IN the absence Of
President Midlige. Alderman Barr, at the
chosen t5 preside. Alderman Moran, on
behalf Of the Committee on Aims, of
which which ne. is chairman presented the fol-
Whereas, This city was visited by
conf1agration on Wednesday morning re-
sulting in the total destruction of the
many. If not all. of whom are left in
destitute ctrcums tances; and
Whereas, On g call Of his Honor the
this Board was held last evening in the
Assembly Chamber, the result of such
conference we desire to ratify; therefore
Resolved, That the Committee on
Aims, through the Overseer of the Poor
be and they are hereby empowered to
give immediate relief and provide homes
for those unfortunate people who are suf-
fering for the necessaries of life; and that
further
urged to assist said committee and over
seer in the discharge of a duty that will
be to relieve the wants of those afflict-
Chairman Barr called for report from
the Aldermanic Committee which had
been appointed to confer with the citi-
peal for aid.
Alderman N ran. as member of the
COMMITTEES, s | that the Aldermen had
overseer of the Poor Hewitt had an
nounced that the city would do all in its
power to relieve the wants of the dis
ls had been proposed that Mr.. Hewitt be
placed at the head of the committee to
distribute funds and provisions. The
citizens. CIT ze. however expressed themselves
as favoring that Mr.. Hewitt assume full
charge OF the city's funds and by acting
in conjunction with the Citizens Com
prove valuable, particularly in discrimi-
mating between dealIy needy, deserving
people and the imposters that may spring
up. That plan. Mr.. Moran explained, had
been approved by the Aldermen, as they
were willing Mr.. Hewitt should devote
his whole time to attending to the wants
of the sufferers.
Mr.. Hewitt explained to the Board that
what the sufferers needed most was fur
niture
i can get them all the provisions they
require and will doubtless be able to pro-
cure clothing for all such as need it, The
furniture is the most important thing
and agree with DR.. Gordon, who has
suggested that a list of the sufferers be
procured and then that a list be prepared
giving to each sufficient household furni-
ture to make comfortable homes for them
once again
Under the resolution passed by the
Aldermen, Mr.. Hewitt will proceed at
once to find apartments for the sufferers
IN localities which will be agreeable to
them. if possible. At the suggestion of
Alderman Moran a committee Of five was
appointed to act with the Citizens Com
INIT too ON Ntra%<
Mayors office. Appointed on this COM
mittee Were:--Aldermen Henry, Calnon,
Mullins, Austin and Decker. Alderman
Burns proposed that the Board act as a
Committee of the Whole with the Citi-
zens' Committee. It was decided that
such a committee would be too large and
might provoke confusion.
Alderman Barr as a substitute advised
all the members of the Board to go about
their respective wards, solicit subscrip-
ei4hs efbs ana Turn wn;atever they collect over
Aldermanic Committee, whichever may be
decided. This was agreed upon and sub
scriptlon hsts viii be placed at various
Further plans Were being suggested when
information reached the Aldermen that
a fierce fire was raging in Hobeken, and
that Jersey City engines had been sent to
assist i'll subduing the flames.
The Aldermen adjourned and many of
them hurried to HeIboken to- ascertain the
extent Of the fire in that city.
The statement that the fire was prob
ably caused by defective wiring of the
Payne building. has occasioned consider
Superintendent TitseH, of the Jersey
City Electric Light Company, seems to
the company he is associated With re-
sponsible in a way To News repor-
ter he said
IF the fire was caused by defective wir-
ing the Jersey City Electric Light Com
pany is In no way responsible We mere
ly furnish the current. Our company
done it is done by companies having alb
solutely no cennsetion with ours Com
panfees are ;1r formed fer the purpose of wir-
special wiring in his building it was with.
out our knowledge, or without the know
Ledge Ledge Of any one else 80 far as can
arise in the adjusfment Of iiheausn9os insuraness
when wiring is done without proper mo-
tice having been given the persons or
known where coH5panies have not not paid aid
policies under such circumstances"
Today's mail brought Mayor Hoos more
disposed to support His Honor in every v.
themselves to support His Honor In eyery-
thing he undertakes.
The syor ago reoeiyed the following
Counsellor Charles Hughes, 10; Principal
Towne, of No. S School, 81, raised by
pupils; McElyRan & MeEwan, S.; German
pemesrat and &c :, 81 st stsrsIg 4 Pleasure Club S.
An amateur dramatic society of the
Heights have, volunteered play at the
Academy. The proposition has been re-
ferred to the Relief Committee.
The Robert Davis Association has come
to the rescue as usual and at the sug-
gestion of the standard bearer who aided
In rescuing women and children the
night Of the fire, it will give an entertain
ment in the Academy next Wednesday,
night. Sheriff Heller is at the head Of
the Committee of Arrangements and he is
procuring excellent talent for the occasion.
The association has already been pledged
the support Of nearly every Democratic
club in the City. 1t is expected that a
goodly sum will be realized.
THE BOULEVARD BRANOHEs.
Director Green of the Board of Free
tslders Chief Engineer .Edlow w Harri-