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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
EVOLUTION AND DARWIN. :
Not Descended From Apes But
in Close Alliance Says Mrs.
Merrill at Odd Volumes
Meeting.

That society of DANES known as the Odd
Volumes, either do not mind the snow or
they do mind the dime imposed for abb
sence. Yesterday was an exceptionally
large meeting, the largest this season. Be-
sides the member the guest list was well
represented. Among these guests were
Mrs. Oliver Hazard Perry, Miss Louise
Perry, Mrs. Smith of Rochester, Mrs.
Charles Herr, Mrs. Shipnan, Miss Notion,
Miss Edith Tower, Mrs. Herbert Fisk,
Mrs. McKelvey, Miss Brigham and Mrs.
A. w. Ready.
The subjects under discussion were
Evolution" and Education" Mrs. Hor-
ace Merrill read a paper on the former, in
which she went all through the history of
evolution, dwelling for a short time and in
a few sentences on theDarwin theory. OAR
win, she said, never claimed the human
race were descended from apes, but that
the human vertebrate was SO much like
hat Of the ape it certainly proved an al
lance in ancestry. The paper was full
of wit, amusement and instruction from
beginning to end.
Mrs. Walker. who was the guest of hon.
or from the Engiewood Woman's Club,
had the second subject, Education"
Mrs. Walker spoke of the various sys-
TENS of education and their effect upon
the youthful mind. She compared the
educational system of America with that
of foreign countries, saying that here the
youth was educated by a system of eX-
pansion, and everything was done for MS
personal advancement, while in France
Germany, and ever England, he was edu-
Gated on &. system of absolute despotism.
wherein the child is absolutely at the
mercy of his parents or guardians, with
no choice as to what profession or EN-
ployment he shall take UP.
AS Mrs. Robert Lyle was unabl to be
present, the paper on current topics was
omitted. Light refreshments were served
at the conclusion of the programme, and
after a little discussion it was decided to
hold the next meeting at the residence of
Miss Pitcher, the fact of it's falling or
the Father of His Country's Birthday
causing no p-ostponement, SO on February
% the ID Volumes will study "Arbi-
tration'' and "The Army and Navy"
Those present We're Mrs. Harry Day.
Mrs. McMaster, Miss Adriance. Miss Buff
felt, Mrs. George Case, Mrs. Frank cav
ALI, Miss Grower, Miss Doremus, Mrs.
Gaines, Miss Harrison, Mrs. John Head
den, third; Mrs. Grace Marshall, Miss
Jean Mcbride, Mrs. H. 3. Merrill, Mrs.
James Robottom, Miss Sherwood, Mrs.
Howard Slater, Mrs. Frank SteyenS anu
Mrs. J. A. Walker
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
We ARE THRIFTY
Statistics Show That Jersey
mems Savings Last Year
Were Sl,Oo0,OOO,OOO.
LARGE INCREASE OVER 1897
More Money in Building and
Loan Association Than
in Savings Banks.
Especial 10 1.-THE Jersey city News

l-pcCidl ~ iiit btfGtJ ~iNS -Nt'
TRENTON, Feb. 9, 1Ss9.-Winiam
stainsby. Chief of the New Jersey Bureau
Of Statistics, has had prepared a state
ment showing the savings of the people
of the State. The amount in 1897 reached
the total $S7, 434, 760. When the reports for
1898 are compiled the amount will APP
proach 500, 600, 1000.
The figures given include the deposits in
New Jersey savings banks, and the saw
ings accumulated in New Jersey building
and loan associations. Information rela-
tive to the savings banks is furnished
through>the courtesy of the COMMISSIONS
of Banking and Insurance of New Jersey.
| Complete records of deposits in the saw
ings banks extend back thirty years. The
record of building and loan associations In
New Jersey are practically complete Tor
| 1885. but prior TO that time there is little
to be had.
The records show that in 1880 there were
106 associations in the State. The number
of shareholders and the amount due
shareholders is not known, but the share
holders did not exceed 20, 600 or 25, 900. and
the accommodations So, 900, 600. In 1855 there
were 156 associations with 37,73o share
holders and net assets So, 349, 517. In 1885
the number of local associations was
3O4; shareholders. 1884, and net assets
|, $3s, 1872, 06S. In 1897 the number Of 'local'
associations was 3O5; shareholders 1861
and net assets $42, 551, 1876, an average of
1853 to each shareholder.
The increase in each item is very great,
and the increase in the average net as
sets to each shareholder marks the prog
| ress of the shares to maturity-the I'M
crease in payments of installments and
the accumulation of profits.
Savings bank deposits have increased,
too, very largely in the past twenty
years. and are now considerably larger
than they were prior to the panic OF
1873. They were very large at that time,
but fell off heavily in the succeeding
years of depression. In the following ia
BILE the number of savings banks in New
Jersey and deposits each year from 1874,
the year after the panic, to 1881, are
shown
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09

Several banks went out of business
from 1874 to 1876, and from 1875 to 1878
deposits decreased from $S2, 1Sl, AL to $l4,-
993, 038. These were hard times, and peo-
pie were forced to withdraw their money.
The records of the New Jersey Banking
and Insurance Department show the
number of depositors as well as deposits
from 1877 to the present time, but for the
wears prior to 1877 no record of depositors
is kept. The average amount to the credit
of each depositor from 1877 to 1887 is S26S'
and each year of the entire twenty years
from 1877 to 1897 shows only a trifling vari-
alton from that amount. If the average
of 1858 is taken as a basis for computation
the number of depositors in 1894 was I'd
800. In 1878 the number of depositors had
decreased to 81, 63S.
In the following table the number of de-
positors, amount on deposit and the aver
age to zach depositor is given for periods
of five years from 1870 to 1856
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
DUPLICATE WHIST MEETS.
Interesting Game Yesterday at the

Duplicate whist was the order of the
day yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Everest B. Kiersted, Bergen and
Bentley avenues. 1t was the regular
Wednesday meeting of the club and there
was a very good attendance. The usual
number of games were played with the
usual zeal and the usual handsome prizes
for the lucky winners. After game re-
freshments were served and a social hour
ensued.
Among those present were;-Mrs. Ever
est B. Kiersted, Miss Adele Wilson, Mrs.
John Headden Sd, Mrs. William H. Mat
tocks, Mrs. A. P. Clarke, Mrs. H. L.
Hotchkiss, Mrs. George Wilkinson, Mrs.
Warren Dixon, Mrs. v. r.. Schenck, Mrs.
Harry Sloane, Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Howard
Bumsted. Mrs. Daniel Bowley, Miss
Louise Bumsted. Mrs. John McLaughlin,
Mrs. Frank Bennett, Mrs. Lee Condict,
Mrs. Roy Inglis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
broadway Theatre. Now York.

1.-The Three Dragons" de Koven and
n Smiths new comic opera. was pro-
duced at the Broadway Theatre, New
York. last week. and the success which
1t attained makes sure that 1t win re-
main at that theatre for a long time. The
story of the opera is briefly thus:-Three
young British officers Uack Sheridan. Box
Leslie and Archie Cameron) during the
INVASION of Portugal in 1909. saved the
life of an old merchant. who repays them
by leaving. them his fortune. By the
terms of the will. the merchants niece.
Donna Inez de Lara. is to choose one of
the three dragons as her husband, by
midnight on a certain day. The dragons
understand that the the fortune ORTIZ t has Is to s,g godt to
previous feminine acknowledgements. Jack
IS In love with a fair unknown. whom
IN Paris. dressed as a columbine. While
the three officers are resting at an inn
on their way to attend the Kings mas
querade at Lisbon. Donna Inez is also
on the road. Her horses run away and
she is saved by Jack. who recognizes her
as his ~columbine. but does not know that
she is the fair one q the legacy.
The next act is the bal-maSque in the
In act third the scene is a fortress in
the mountains. At the end OF the opera
chosen by Inez divide the legacy but
that there is another legacy left to Jack,
without matrimonial conditions.
In the above narrative little is said of
the two PRINCIPAL comic parts, Don Bam-
boula. the Kings cook. and Larry
OsBrien. the servitor of the Irish Dra-
COON. It is upon these two characters
that the author has depended much for
evidence almost continually throughout.
and humor is kept lively by their songs
and tomfoolery. The scenes and costumes
are lavish and the feminine portion of the
cast and chorus are pretty and shapely.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
GRACE P. {. SUCCESSFUL FAIR
It Will Close Tonight With Flying
Colors.

The second night of the midwinter bazaar
of the Grace Episcopal Church of Green
vile, held in Turn Hall on Danforth ave-
nue., was as successful as the preceding
night. Crowds 1ocked about the appro-
priately decorated booths and stands, and
many useful as well as ornamental arti-
Giles were carried away by those eager ID
assist. the church.
The funds realized will go towards pay
ing for improvements on the church a.
Ocean and Pearsall venue which were
made during the summer. The receipts
of last evening, judging from the liberality
of the patrons, must . have been highly
satisfactory.
The pastor, the Rev. Percival c. Pyle,
was on hand all the evening and was kept
busy going from booth to booth to see
that the wants of all were satisfied. To-
night is the closing night, and it is doubt
full if anything viii be left over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
storage Of Acstylene.

It is q grave question whether the
manufacture OF acetylene or calcium
carbide should be allowed in any popu-
lated place. AS a general rule, the manu-
facture of dangerous chemical compounds
is conducted in isolated buildings. The
salt marshes round Elizabeth are dotted
with them. In case of a~ccident-and acct
dents invariably happen sooner or later
the damage to life and property is thus
circumscribed within the smallest limits.
Judging from the fire in this city about
a year ago and from the known qualities
OF this substance, al acetylene plant is
lust about as safe to have around as a
g~uapowder mill or a dynamite plant 1t
Is peculiarly disastrous indeed in case OF
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09

TO LEAF WOOD (widowO, ISAAC W.
Wood. Lizette Wood, his wife; Sarah A..
Wilkinson (widow), Frances ]. Monroe, OIL
yer Monroe, her husbands; James A. Mac
Lauchlan and John Littell:-
You are hereby notified that at a pubic
sale. made by the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the 18th day of April, 1895, The Mayor and
Aldermen of Jersey City purchased Tor the
sum of eleven hundred and thirty-nine dollars
and thirty-eight cents ALL the land and real
es4ate situate in Jersey City, in the County of
Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Cornmunipaw avenue, which is laid down and
designated as lot eight G), in block NUMBER
four hundred and eighty-one 4SD, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report NUMBER
ninety-two f92), made by the Commissioner
of Adjustment appointed in and for SAID
civ nv the Circuit Court of the County or
undson. a certified copy of which report
and map was fled in the office of the City
Collector Of Jersey City, on the Srd day OF
Tune. 1898, said report and map and SAID sate
being made pursuant to the provisions Oh an
act of the Legislature of New Jersey, passed
March Both, 1886, entitled
"An Act concerning the settlement and col
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax, assessment and lien IN lieu
and instead of such arrearages, ana 10 en-
force the payment thereof, and to prSvios
for the sale of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment.
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear
n, have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate. and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts, before the expiration Of six months from
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
sama will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simple
of said land and real estate according 10 the
provisions of the said act. ~
dated Jersey City. N. J., January S1st, 1899.
THE MAYOR N ALDERMEN OF JER-
-r-NT GTuV
Sell 49, E. HOOS,
<c.o Mayor.
eoeai' .ttast- NJ. J. O'DONNELL,
City Clerk.
fSa1e No $500 .
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MRS. voLKENlNG AT HOME.
Second Reception at Her New York
Residence Yesterday.

Mrs. Otto Volkening. nee Miss Josephine
Gubelman, one of last Mays brides, held
the second of a series of Eat homes at
her residence. No. 4S East Sixtieth street,
corner Park avenue, New York, yesterday
afternoon. 4
The house was prettily decorated for the
occasion with palms, ferns and roses.
Refreshments were served, and notwith-
standing the Indictment weather there
were a number of society representatives
from Jersey City present, as well as a
large attendance from New York.
Misses Ida Jarvis, Ethel Potts and Lulu
Hussa, who acted as bridesmaids at Mrs.
Volkening's wedding, were chosen among
those who helped the bride receive.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy of Music

Through the Breakers" the melo-
dramatic offering at the Academy OF
Music next week, commencing with a
Lincoln Birthday matinee on Monday. has
several elements of novelty in its favor.
1t is a strong and truthful picture Of life
among the smugglers of the English coast,
of forty years ago. Briefly, the story is
this:-Maude Radford, an orphan heiress,
is kidnapped from a luxurious home by
the man who has sworn to protect her,
but is saved from a fate worse thar death
by a man looked upon as the most des-
perate of a gang of ~smugglers and wreck
ers. Her subsequent escape from the
smuggler's cave to a distant ship by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09

means of a life line. is one of the most
thrilling climaxes. The waves are made
to roll and break with perfect realism by
an invention. claimed to be used for the
first time On any stage. and said to be by
far the most expensive sea-effect ever
produced. The plot of the play is at all
times consistent. The characters are
strongly drawn and carefully developed.
Care has been taken to inject plenty of
good comedy and the cast is far above the
average in melo-dramatic work. including
people usually associated with the higher
forms of drama. Among others is Miss
Maude Bank who starred for years in
Jeanne Dare; Miss Hope, remembered for
her ingenue work with the Frohmans and
Mr.. Southern; Mr.. George Middleton. for
merly of the New York Lyceum Com
pany; Sol. Aiken. James Bevins. William
Stone, J. H, Cossar n others of estab-
lished reputation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 1899.
This paper is Democratic in psf1lc!ptes
end IS i~aldependent in its vieaos on an local
oafesfSo,x

ALBANY, Feb. S.-Mr. Mazet Rep.,
N. - introduced in the Assembly TO-DAY
the police bills agreed upon by the Ike
publican leaders. Senator Raines (Rep.,
Ontario) introduced the bills in the Senate.
Briefly, the bills provide for a single
headed commission to be appointed by the
Mayor. The Commissioner is subject 10
removal by the Governor, and the Cover
nor may also remove the Mayor and CHER
of Police together with the Commissioner,
II, In his opinion, any collusion exists be-
tween the three officers. thus placing the
Police Department under control of the
Governor.
1t seems as if it would be in order for
Congress to appoint a committee to in
vestigate as to whether a republican form
of government is maintained in New
York. in accordance with the requirements
Of the Federal Constitution.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
CSale No. 1850
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co

TO JAMES CULLEN. JOHN MANNING,
Sarah MCGOWAN, Thomas MCGOWAN, her hus-
band; William Gillen and Mrs. William Gill
len, his wife.
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 18th day of July, 1898, / purchased for the
sum of three hundred and forty-eight dollars
and ffty-seven cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County or
Golden street, which is laid down and desig-
mated as lot @, in block number SN, upon
Fowler's Official Assessment Map of Jersey
City, 1894, said sale being made pursuant TO
the provisions of an act Of the Legislature OF
New Jersey, passed March S0th. 1886, entitled:
AN Act concerning the settlement and collec-
ton of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State. and imposing ana
levyfng a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages, and to en-
force the payment thereof. and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you APP
near to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate, and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts. before the expiration OF six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed for
the same will be given conveying TO the pur.
chaser the fee simple of said land and real
estate. according to the provisions of the said
acts
JOHN T. L
Purchaser.
RANDOLPH PERKINS.
Attorney for Purchaser.
Cert. No. $685.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
Bon Ton Theatre.

The Rose Hill English Folly Co. will
appear at the Bon Ton Theatre all next
week, February IS. The Rose Hill Co.
is greater and stronger than ever before.
They will present a grand corps of bur-
lesque and vaudeville stars, introducing
New York's music halls latest and great
est success, IAN Affair of Honor; also
Mile. Eta Victoria, in her sensational
contortion act; Udell & Pearce, the bur-
Iesque opera; the Rice Brothers, in
"Rube's Visit to Chinatown; Miss Lii
liam Washburn, Cain & Mack, Cunning
ham & Grant, Blanche Newcomb; also a
bevy of twenty handsome girls, and two
new and original burlesques, entitled
wicked Paris and Round the Town, =
including the Garden of Palms, Cupid's
Gavotte, the Zig-Zag dancers. the Musi-
cal vivandieres, the Return of the Army.
In all a bewildering exhibition of female
loyeIinesS.
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LOUISE N. BrxBY. JOEL j. BIxBy.

TO LOUISE N. BTxBY JOEL ]. BIXBY.
her husband; Helen L. Jewell. Charles z.
Jewell, her husband; Alfred Heritage, Joseph
N. Scott and Paul M. Van Name, executors
of viii of Joseph N. Scott, deceased
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale, made by the City Collector or Jersey City'
on the 9Th day of October, 1896, The mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City purchased TOT
the sum of sixty dollars and eighteen cents
L the land and real estate situate in Jer-
sey City, in the County of Hudson ana state
of New Jersey, fronting on Virginia avenue
which Is laid down and designated as lois
fourteen "a and fifteen d5, in block number
six hundred and twenty-five o22)-seventeen
hundred and sixty-four Q76D, upon an assess
ment map annexed to a report number one
hundred and one GOD, made by the Com
missioners of Adjustment" appointed in and
for said city by the Circuit Court of the
County of Hudson, a certified copy or whIcn
report and map was filed in the office OF the
City Collector of Jersey City, on the 3Td DAY
of September, 1895, said report ana map ana
said sale being made pursuant to the pro-
visions of an act of the Legislature of New
Jersey, passed March S0th, 1886, entitled
"An Act concerning the settlement and col
lection OF arrearages of unpaid taxes. as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing ana
leyyiug a tax, assessment and lien IN lieu
and instead Of such arrearages, and to en-
force the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected 10 future
taxation and assessment.
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest IN said land ana
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate. shall be redeemed, as provided IN said
acts before the expiration of six months from
and after the service hereof, q deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City. the fee simple
of said land and real estate according TO the
provisions of the said act. -
DATED Jersey City, N. j., January Sist, 1899.
THE MAYoR M ALDERMEN OF JER-
E. HOGS.
5caa1h Mayor.
N'e"A Arrest M. j. O'DONNELL.
City Clerk
(Sale No. es12.)
III. ArAm 1arsau Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
PERSONAL

At the thirtisth ANNUAL reunion Of the
Alumni in the Hotel Savoy Tuesday
night, Congressman-elect w. d. DAILY
talked at some length upon the annexa-
to the policy of expansion because the
possession of the Philippines would en-
brace this country in all the troubles over
fighting at Manila, Mr. DAILY said
THE life of an American soldier Is
worth more than the entire Philippine
Archipelago"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
B;iOu Theatre,

1.-THE Silver King" a melodrama hat
has been popular and prosperous for
many years, will be given at the Bijol
Theatre, next Monday night, with Carl A..
Haswin in the titular role. Regulations
have been made by Inc in this play,
which has performed a part of no little
Importance in the history of the i'm
mediately modern stage. Mr.. Haswin has
been identified with the role of Denver
for many seasons, although he occasion
ally has forsaken it for other characters.
An actor of commanding appearance n
great natural equipment for his calling.
he is known 70 be unexcelled in this
particular portrayal; and comparisons
made between Barrett. himself and next
weeks Bijou star invariably ave been
to the great credit of the latter. We
are told that his revival of the play. this
season, is embellished with new and APP
propriate settings, and that his company
IS an excellent one. There is little reason
to doubt that his temperance in the
character will bring joy to the hearts of
the Bijou Theatre patronage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09

pIrRSIrANT TO AND BY VIRTUE OF AN
order of the Orphans Court OF Hudson
County. New Jersey, made on the 18th day OF
december, 1898, the undersigned, adninistra-
Tor Of the estate of Albert j. Bruggemann,
daoassad will sell at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
FEBRUARY, A.. D. 1899. at two o'clock in the
afternoon, on the premises. all that certain Iot
oorner of summit avenue and Congress street,
=, ths CIV of Jersey City, New Jersey, known
and distinguished on the map Of Jersey cry,
New Jersey, as lot No. seb. IN oloeA ny. 4
- ga said lot of land being thirty-two feet
wide In front and rear and one hundred feet
deep on each side.
Dated January II, 1893.
AUGUST NJ. BRUGGEMANN,
Administration
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
WAY TO tc0NOMIzE
Make Your Old Clothes Like
New With Diamond Dyes.
Anybody Can Use These
Simple Home Dyes.

Do not cast aside a dress, waist or jack
ct simply because it is faded. or of any un-
color. Buy a package of Dia-
mond Dyes and color 1t over. 1t is but
little work to use these dyes and they
make a new dress out of an old one, at a
trihing expense.
Diamond Dyes are the simplest and
strongest Of all dyes, and can be depend
ed upon to make colors that are fast and
beautiful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
COTTON COMPANY IN TROUBLE.

Counsellor Albert P. Wall secured from
Chancellor McGill, this morning, an order
to show cause why a receiver should not
be appointed for the United States Cot
ton Compress Company, a New Jersey
corporation. The only assets possessed
are some patents for COMPRISING cotton.