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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


These are the contents of the Forum
for SeptembeF:-sThe Conference at The
Hague. wbliam r. Stead, Editor RE
view OF Reviews. sswashingtonss Fare
well Address and It's Applications r. E.
Jones, President OF Hobart College; ''Th
People of the Philippines, Ramon Reyes
H<aia, a native OF the philippines; sPro-
gress of Philosophy In the Nineteenth
Century," r. Eucken. Professor of PhH-
osophy. University Of Jena; Criminal
Legislation by Proxy Frank Moss, late
President Board Of Police Commissioners,
New York; Cotton Spinning at shang~
hal" Charles Denby, Jr.. late Secretary
OF the Chinese Legation; "A Word to the
Next Speaker, a Friend Of General Hen
derson; trThe Teacher and His Duties, "
Macmillan P. q. Groszmann. indian
Famines.p Sir william II. Rattigan; s'Th
Prob4em OF an American Marine Capt.
w. Bates. late Commissioner of
Nayigation; Voting Machines We. the
Ballot" Frank KEEPER. Examiner
Of Voting Machines, II. s. Patent ONCE.
Agricultural Progress n the wheat
Problem b. w. Snow, statistician to
the "Orange Judd Farmer; Regent
Events IA the Transvaai, Thomas r.
Do4d. secretary Of the South African
League; The Philadaiphia Commercial
Mpseum.t Dr. w. r. Wilson. director OF
the Museum fThe Younger Russian
Writers. A. Cxhan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
REFORMAT0RY CONTRACT
Awarded to Gum q Co.
But the Governor Has
Not Approved.

Htf4+1 49, A<&E - Zsiy &fEWGt
TRENTON, Aug. 80, 1S9s.-Fhe contract
for the finishing of one wing the adj
ministration building Of the New Jersey
Reformatory at Railway. which was
awarded some time ago to Enoch r. Hoo
per of this city by the failure OF that
gentleman to file his bond ON time, was
Co, Of East Orange, by Commissioner
BY the Commission on Refor-
matory having IN charge the work of
building the reformatory.
The contract was awarded to MI.
Hooper about six weeks ago n a day
was set for him to file his bond. Some
difficulty was experienced in the arrange
ments for filing the bond, and when the
time came the bond was not filed. Sew
era1 extensions were made, the last date
expiring on Friday last. when the bond
was stiIl not ready, owing to an accident.
Mr.. Hooper had everything In readiness,
but the gentleman who represented the
security company that was to have fur
nished surety for the faithful performs
ance of the contract was struck by a
train and was unable to the
agreement. The surety company wrote
to Mr.. Hooper, telling Of this accident,
and aging that the president of the
company would be at the office yester-
day, when the matter could be adjusted
Mr.. Hooper did not go to the office Of
the mpan yesterday. but paid a visit
to Governor Voorhees, instead. It is nee
essary for the Governor to approve the
contract before 1t can be awarded to any
one, and the Executive is very well
pleased with the work that Mr.. Hooper
has already done on the Reformatory
buildings.
The Governor said to a reporter yes
terday that he had told Mr.. Hooper to
go IN and file his bond today, and that
he a arranged to have a meeting of
the Commission called to consider the
matter
The bid Of Mr.. Hooper was sls1,o0D ana
that Of John Gum & Co sl55,55o. The
work already done by Mr. Hooper and
the fact that his bids about $4,000 lower
than the bid Of Gum & CO.. 1t is thought.
predisposes the Governor to favor the To-
raj cOufrarfQrs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
R0CERT zEIc|E Frs FUNERAL
Prominent Citizens Show
Their Respect For Their
Dead Friend

Funeral services for the late Robert
zeiger were held al: his late residence.
No. 70 Linden avenue yesterday, The
house was crowdeti with the many
ffiends OF the deceased, and as many
more. unable to get inside, occupied the
porch. yard ana sidewalks surrounding
the house during the services. The cof-
fin stood In the front parior and was sur
rounded BY the numerous floral tributes
sent by the friends. There were about
fifty floral pieces. some of them Of rare
beauty and design. A broken column,
seven feet high, made of red and white
roses. bore the inscription, z one we
loved; fron the boys. 1t was sent BY the
Columbia Club. The Greenville Lieder-
kranz sent a floral piece in the form OF a
Tyre. which is the emblem OF the CLUB.
Court Greenville Nd. is, Foresters Of
America, sent as their offering a beaufl-
full pillow De roses.
The casket was OF red cedar. bound
with silver gray broadlcioth, and had sill
yer extension handles The silver plate
bore the Inscription, aRobert zeiger, 6
IS years. Died August q, 1885,
The Rev. Psrciyal q. Pyle. pastor Of
Grace P. 81. Church. 3 the Episcopal
ian burial service. The Rev. John e..
Heindel, pastor Of the English Lutheran
Church of the Redeemer, delivered an adj
dress, in which he spoke feelingly OF the
deceased's past life ard his many good
and charitable acts. which had won fer
him the respect and love Of all those with
he came in contact.
After the service the vast crowd filed
slowly past the caskeE, to take a last
at one who hut a short time ago was
the picture of health and happiness and
a friend of friends.
The body will be inferred IN the family
plot in the New York Bay Cemetery at
two o'clock today. The pall bearers viii
be Joseph Kaiser, John 0'Iaiaoran, will
lam c. Collins, Joseph Floramo, Doug
lass Hague, Patrick Higgins, Paul Lig-
and Edgar yreeland.
Among those present at the services
were:-Commissioner Edward Barr, Alder
William Ritter, Alderman Peter
.Fhrhardt. ex-Aldernan Edward Fry,
Freebooter joseph Murray. A. A. LANCER,
Thomas Keely, Detective Robert Pearson,
Joseph Kaiser, Michael Schultz, Jr., Will
lam c. Collins. City Marshall Edgar Vree-
land. Charles Meecker. Winfield Dunn,
Reed. Henry Petty. Joseph FIJI
oramo and William Chaflock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
NAN WANTED.
That Is Why Miss Nc
Michael Was Dismissed
From Holy Cross.
NOT ASKED TO RESIGN
After Thirteen Years Service,
No Longer Required.


The Church of the Holy Cross, on Clair
mont avenue, is to have a new organist.
Miss Mary McMichael. who has patiently
played the organ there for the past
thirteen years has not resigned. She had
no chance, but was simply told her ser
vices would be no longer required after
pires.
Rumor a it that Miss McMichael was
somewhat indignant over his treatment,
but this morning when seen by a
News representative, she refused to
say anything on the subject.
1T is simply a case of expense" said
the organist with a smile, they want
someone who can act as both choirmas-
ter and organist. Last year Mi. Elmen-
dorf trained the choir and before that the
curate, Father Mcneil, took charge
Il oppose j could train the choir con-
tinued Miss McAichael. II answer to
another query, but l would not care to
undertake the work"
+Do you intend to continue playing at
the Sabbath che service2' was asked.
NO. came the answer and. after
another query, eI have nothing else in
view. In fact / do not think / shall take
another position of the kind"
rs it not usual to resign from such q
position as you holdg'
"Well, in my case, considering the
Iengfh Of time / have been there I really
think a resignation hould have been
asked for. 1t was just before my vaca-
ton, about August 1, that 7 received a
letter from Mr.. Eimendorf, stating that
my services would be no longer required
after the expiration of my term in Octo-
her, as a choirmaster and organisf had
been procured. Although nothing had
been said prior to this I rather expected
it as I knew that was Mr.. Efmendorf's
idea
The letter referred to further stated
that Miss McMichael might continue
playing at the Sabbath School exercises
at a nominal sum, which position she has
declined.
Mr.. Elmendorf, when seen on the mat
ter said, w have no fault to find with
Miss McMichaeIs service. and would pc
glad to nave her continue. II is simply a
question of procuring a man who can
train the choir. This work was done by
the curate, Father Mcneil. before he
went to Indiana"
No. continued the rector, ut is not
customary to ask for a resignation from
any of the musicians. They are simply
hired from year to year"
Mr.. Elmendorf further stated thai Prof.
Oscar Lang Of this city would take
charge of the Holy Cross choir and or
gan after October 1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
This papcr Is Democratic in principles
and is Independent in ats uiescs IN al local
xuesffons.


The Water Certiorari Kn0ck-oufs
The decision OF the Supreme Court on
the Hon. Thomas McEwan's water GER
tiorari application comes as a surprise to
ereryone-simply because everyone had
forgotten the existence of the case. No
one ever attached any Importance to it.
The lawyer for the city went to the sea-
shore, the lawyer for the Flynn syndi-
cate went to Europe. The people went
about their business. and the bright young
ex-Congressman's great boom persisted
and Eitnered a lily In the seorching
summer. heat.
The decision is. therefore. a surprise In
one sense, but in another it IS not a sur
prise, even to the bright young ex-Con-
gresham himself. It is no surprise that
the Court throws out the case and in
Inmates In no uncertain way that it con-
siaers the application for a writ was
trifing with It's dignity. The arguments
nut forward by MIR. McEwan and his
hackers and associates had already been
considered and rejected as Insufficient,
and the attempt to obtruda them on the
Judges a second time, disguised in a
slightly altered suit Of verbiage, was
nothlng more or less than an imports
nence.
1t is to be hoped that Mr. McEwan has
had enough Of 1t now. Thus far, we do
not think his efforts have had any seri-
Gus edfect in retarding the great public
Improvement. The contractors. it is un-
derstood. have gone on with the prelimi-
nary work OF surveys, requirement OF
lands and right Of way, and the formula
ton of contracts for work and material.
But now, It Is to bs expected, actual work
must begin. and ~vexatious litigation might
cause serious trouble. rendering it inDos-
sib3e for the contractor to complete the
enterprise at the stipulated date. This
Auld be a serious wrong to him and dis
krous to the city, as it would prolong
necessarily our present outrageous re-
hons with the East Jersey Water Com
am
Mr.. MeEwan. If he has a wise regard
for his W interests, win take the SUI
preme Courts hint and let the matter
drop. He WI not increase his popularity
by any further efforts at obstruction He
wil simply get the reputation of being
q crank, and nothing can be more harm
fui to a man with ambitions in active
politics.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
CHRIST LUTHERaH's PICNIC
Children Enjoy q Trolley Ride and
Games at the Park.

The Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church. of Lafayette, held its second pic
mic of the season yesterday, at Greenville
Schuetzen Park. The members assem-
bied at the church in the morning. Three
special cars conveyed the member through
Lafayette and lower Jersey City and
hence to the park A band enlivened the
trip through the city with excellent
music. Coffee and cake was served to
the children upon arriving at the picnic
grounds, after which athletic games
were held. the winners of which received
useful prizes. Prize bowling for ladies
gentlemen were among the features
of the day.
The winners of the mems contest re-
eeiyed cash prizes, while the ladies bowl
ed for prizes in the shape Of household
goods
Dancing was the main attraction. and
was INDUCED in by the majority Of the
young folk. and also a good many mid
dieaged and old folk. The event broke
up about midnight. The pastor, the Rev
c. B. Rabbow. was in charge n was
assisted by the Ladies' Aid Society.
Following are the Committees
Dinner commitfee-Mrs Z. Martens,
Mrs. q. Bron. Mrs. W. Echterdecker and
Mrs. A. Mienek.
Candy Communicable. Fl. Adelung.
Mrs. c. Marchner and Mrs. H. Behnke.
Bowling Committee-H. Dulo, chairman;
c. Martens, H, Drewes, J. Martens. M.
Dohrmann, C.. Koernig and ]. c. Witt
penn.
Gate Committee-C Muller. C. Brown.
H. Adelung and ]. Gchoenwetter.
Floor Cpmmittee-C. Luck, ]. Hauck, "A.
and Henry DreWes.
Delegations from the Knights of Maea-
bees. Gestendorfer Club !. Hoja Bruedu
Gese1lsheaft Society and Plattdeutche
Volks Fest Society were present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
CONTRACTS DELAYED.
Chief Engineer Van Keuren
Makes an important
Statement.

Chief Engineer sent thee following let
ter to the street and Water Board
@Gentlemen-If positive action is not TAX
en- bv your Board with reference to the
delay in the execution of contracts. we
certainly will not be able to complete the
work which was prepared, adver-
tised for. and contracts awarded early
enough in the year to enable contractors
to fully complete their contracts before
December /.
After bids have been received, the pre-
liminary sketch is made and hearings held
as soon as possible. the records will in
dictate this.
After final concurrence the proposals
are then referred to us which we for
ward, together with h specifications,
etc. to the Corporation Attorney, whose
duty it is to notify the contractor to APP
pear and sign the necessary papers fer
the execution of the contract. Thu pa
pers when executed. are then forward to
a surety company who require an in
demnity bond to be furnished by said
contractor before they will execute the
necessary surety for the protection of
the city. Here delay occurs Whether
ii is the fault of the company or of the
contractor, I am unable to say, but the
company when communicated with say
the contractor has failed to filesthe in
demnity bond, as above referred to. The
contractor, when asked the same ques-
ton. replies it is the afault of the surety
company.
"A resolution passed by your Board
compelling the contractors and the sew
erai companies to complete their part Of
the contract. as set forth in the specih-
cations. after notification from the Cor
poration Attorney. would probably rem
edy this evil.
Very respectfully,
&c. A. VAN KEUREN."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
Mr. BURNS MAN0EUvRE.
He Said to Be After the Presidency
of the u. S. Grant Club.

The u. S. Grant Association held a
short meeting last night at its quarters,
Ocean, near woodlawn, avenue. Two new
members were elected.
The majority of the recruits being added
to the Grant Clubs roll lately are friends
of william Burns, who was n of the
active organizers of the Seventh Ward
Republican Club. The club was the re-
suit Of a fractional tight among the mem
bers Of the Grant Club. a armon
agreement was patched III recently and
HI two clubs amaIgamated.
A member said, last night, that Burns
is making an effort to strengthen his
following, with the view of obtaining the
presidency of the club at the next elec-
ton in December. Should Burns succeed.
it is probable that another split in the
organization will occur, as he is far from
popular. William E: Reed. the present
president. villa probably be the opposing
candidate for the office.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
LEADER DAVIS COMING HOME.
Freeholder Kenny Says He Will
Return Next Week.

Freebooter Michael j. Kenny, of the
Horseshoe has returned from Akra, IN
the catskills. He is looking well and
thoroughly enjoyed the trip. When asked,
last evening, about Leader Davis, who is
stopping at a hotel directly opposite the
Meadow House. at which the Freebooter
was rusticating. he said
.sMr. Davis will, In all probability, re-
turn to Jersey City next Saturday, ali
though he may remain until after Labor
Day. He has thoroughly enjoyed his va
cation, and when he returns he viii be
In good condition for he worriment OF
the fall campaign. Mr. Davis" contin-
ued the ~Freehoider mas peTs'sIentiy re-
health and pleasure, and politics do not
worry him In the least at present. When
he returns, Mr.. Davis will meet all COM
ers on the situation Further than this
Mr.. Kenny refused to talk for Mr.. Davis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
THIS MARRIAGE IS A FAILURE
Groom OF Three Days Tells His Wife
So and Goes Back TO His Nj.

Thomas Graham, twenty-five years old,
Of Moss Adams street, and Rose Grady,
nineteen years old. Of No. "a Adams
street, Hoboken, were married by Justice
OF the Peace Livingston Conkling, of that
town. Saturday night. The conjugal re-
~lations of the pair were not as harmonious
as they might have been Monday even
ing aha threw up his job as a truck
driver. He was tired of working. he de-
clared to his wife of three days.
ssBut how are we to continue house
keening If you stop working7' demanded
the new Mrs. Graham.
Search me, : replied the husband. sour
marriage is a failure. I'm going home
to the odd folks. And he went. Mrs.
Graham was n~enplussed. Consulting
friends she was advised to have her tickle
man arrested for -non-support- Last
night she applied to Justice Conkling for
the warrant. The Magistrate promised
that it would be forthcoming as soon as
he could satisfy himself that one could
be drawn.
Awaiting the arrest Of her husband
Mrs. Graham is living with her parents
In the tenement at No. "a Adams street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
ST. BRlDcET's LAWN PARTY.
Crowds Continue to Throng Mon.
month Park Each Evening.

The crowds that attended the second
night of St. Bridget's lawn party, which
is being held at Monmouth Park, Mont
gomery and Monmouth street, last even
ing, was estimated at fully n thousand
people. The different booths did a rush
ing business and the sales were exceed
ingly large. The young ladies' with their
chance books were very active and few
people who entered the grounds escaped
their eyes.
The museum of art tent, which is
superintendent by Mr.. Charleson, is quite
IN attractive feature at the party and 1t
is well worth a visit to the park to see.
The Rev. Father Ryan and his assistants,
Father Keyes and Father Boil, attend
the party each evening and are very ac-
tive themselves in helping to make the
event a success. The party viii continue
every evening this week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
LUCY NJ. COPELAND. SIMON "
Morrison. and Achiile S%tarace. and Otto

" ,
Brown, and John Nordhals, tenants.
You are hereby notified that at 3 public sale
made by the City Collector OF Jersey City, on
the 9Th day of October, 1896, The Mayor and
Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased for the
sum of two hundred and afty-seven dollars and
twelve cents ALL the land and real estate
situate in Jersey City, In the County Of Hud-
son ana State of New Jersey, fronting on
ed as lot 81. in block number SIS, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report number
Idz, made by the commissioners of Adjust
mentp appointed in and for said City by the
circuit Court Of the County OF Hudson, 8 Gers
tined copy of which report and map was fled
in the office Of the City Collector Of Jersey
city, on the 18th day Of November, 1888, said
report and map and said sale being made pur-
snant to the provisions Of an act 81 the Lfg@
fslature OF New Jersey, passed March seth.
1856. entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collec-
ton Of arrearages OF unpaid taxes, ASSESS
ments and water rates or water rents IN
cities OF this State. and imposing and levy
ing 4 tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
Instead OF such arrearages. and 10 enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for
the sale Of lands subjected to future taxa
tion and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And SOW are further notifaed that you APP
near to have an estate or interest In said land
ana real estate. and unless the said land and
real estate shall be rsdeemed' as provided IN
said acts, before the expiration Of six months
from and after the service hereof. Z deed for
the same viii be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee simple
81 said land and real estate according to the
Dated Jersey city. N. u August ard. 1889.
THE MAYOR N ALDERMEN Or JER~
- n Hoos.
1seal.1 Mayor.
- Attest N. j o'poNNnLLs
LILY &tEIA4&1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
LABOR DAY EXCURSIONS.
Niagara Falls and Mauoh Chunk at
Half Rates via Lehigh Valley r. r

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
is early in the field with its preparation
for Labor Day with two popular excur-
sions at cheap rates. One will include
a trip to Niagara Falls for only IS the
round trip. For this tickets will be ac-
cepted on ain leaving Jersey City,
62s p. NJ. only on September J. but on
September 2 and 3 they win be available
on all trains except the Black Diamond
Express. Returning tickets will be ac-
cepted on all trains except the same ex-
press up to and including September 8. AT
Niagara Falls tickets may be purchased
to Toronto by boat or rail to visit the
Canadian Exposition. Another Labor
Day excursion is TO Mauch Chunk Glen
Onoko and the famous Switchback for 81
the round trip, good On special excursion
train leaving jersey City S:2S A M;
Tickets and full details may be obtained
at ali of Their offices or at the general
eastern office, No, s55 Broadway, n Y.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
VETERANS HOME IN WNELAHD.

Register George 3. Fielder, who is one
Of the commissioners In charge OF the
Home In Vineland for Veteran Soldiers
and Sailors and their wives, said this
morning that h work OF getting the
Home ready Is progressing rapidly and
Will probably be completed BY October 1.
No date has been fixed for the opening,
but it will be early In October. Some OF
the commissioners will call on Governor
Voorhees, next week and ask him 10 al.
low an additional 1850 with which To
put new hoors IN the building. The 7oors
are needed very much and the renovation
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
END or CAMP MEETING
Ocean Grove Completes the Service $
Of This Year.
Especial to "The Jersey city News

Especial to THE Jersey City News.s
OCEAN GROVE. Aug. so. ls99--The
Ocean Grove camp meeting came to a
close yesterday In a manner befitting the
ending of one of the most successful
seasons at this Methodist resort. Thou
sands of people gathered in the Auditor
iurn and partook of the sacrament and
participated in the customary march
around Zion.', shouting ana singing hal
lelujahs.
The final sermons Of the camp meeting
were preached yesterday BY Rev. DR..
Thomas O'Hanlon, President of Penning-
ton Seminary. and Rev DR.. A. r. Rich
ardsen of Jersey City. DIR. OtHanlon has
been the wash day preacher on these
grounds for the last fifteen years. This
term is applied to the Monday following
camp meeting Sunday. There are few
men whose popularity enables them to
draw an audience commensurate in size
with the Importance Of the occasion, but
DR.. o'Hanlon always ana to do so.
His theme yesterday was The Lifted
Curtain; or. Glimpses into the Future
State
The customary evangelistic service IN
the Auditorium was omitted yesterday
afternoon, and the celebration of the CEN
fennial anniversary of American camp
meetings was held. Bishop Fitzgerald
presided, Rev. DIR. Adam Wallace, Of
Philadelphia, read a paper on Methodist
Camp-meetings.' The first camp-meet-
ing, he said, was held one hundred years
ago the present month. at Russellville,
Logan county. Ky. or the banks OF the
Muddy River. The camp was in charge
OF. two brothers named MCGEE. one a
Presbyterian the other a Methodist.
Hundreds were converted at the first
camp meeting.
Rev. DIR. a. E. Ballard. vice president
of the Ocean Grove Camp-meeting Assoc
citation, traced the history OF camp
meetings in New Jersey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-30
yARlcK LODGE OUTING


-Four car loads of Masons from varick
Lodge, together with their families and
friends, left the Junction about half-past
eight last evening for Bergen Point.
where a COLLATION. Of cold meats. salads
and birds was served at the Shore House.
After supper the pavilion was cleared OF
tables and 4 chairs and dancing, Inter-
spersed with song, INDUCED ia until half
past Twelve, when the carH left, with
their jolly load Of human freight, for