The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-08
DEWEY
FLAG PLANS
5000 More Necessary to
Pay the $500
Cost.
GREAT PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
M'Dermott and Fowler Asked
to speak-Hoos Responds
For the City.
GREAT PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION

The Dewey Flag Committee OF Greeh-
willie held a well attended and ~hus
tic meeting last night at Columbia Hat
Ocean and Gator avenues. Previous 70
the meeting the members viewed the nag
which was stretched upon the floor IN the
main hall. The flag is a monster and II
called forth many expressions of adm1ra-
tim. II is made of the best navy bunting
and is guaranteed to wear a long time.
Vice-President Fry presided In the alb
sence of Mr.. Stowe. The pole committee
reported that the pole is at present on
the C-ommunipaw shore. where It IS re-
ceiyfng its first coat OF paint. It will be
placed in position some time next week,
and win then be properly rugged with two
sets of halyards. 1t was suggested that
a box containing ali newspaper clippings
pertaining TO the project be placed al the
base Of the pole for future generations to
read. The proposition was opposed by a
few members, which resulted in a COM
promise being affected. The Secretary
was instructed to arrange a scrap book
which will contain all newspaper articles
pertaining TO the project. The BOOK VIII
be later presented to the Public LIBRARY.
A. A. LANCER. in behalf Of the Commit-
tee appointed to arrange for the exnapl-
tion of the flag. reported hat he had seen
several downtown merchants and would
probably make arrangements this week
to place the flag on exhibition in Furst
Bros, large store on Newark avenue. A
subscription box will be conveniently
placed to afford those who are patriots
cally inclined the opportunity OF sub
scribing to the fund. It was also arrang-
ed to rave the flag on exhibition satur-
day and Sunday in Columbia Hail. Ad-
mission will be free but subscriptions will
not be refused.
Tt is estimated that the entire cost OF
the project will reach 800. Treasurer
Collins reported that funds amounting 10
$500 were on hand, $500 less h the esti-
mated cost.
AS a means Of raising the essentiai
amount ii was suggested that a circular
be sent to all Jersey City
stating the objects Of the ana
requesting their aid The plan was iav-
orably received. Secretary LANCER was
instructed to nave circulars printed ana
distributed. Anyone desiring to subscribe
can send his or her donation to the once
.of Treasurer William e. Collins, ocean
near Danforth avenue.
r. was decided to have a reception co1n-
mittee of one hundred President d. T.
stowe will make the appointments, at the
mating next Thursday night. Chairman
FVrv appointed Robert Carey, A. a Ian
oar Alderman william Ritter. Judge VII
liam c. Collins and Edward Fry as d
permanent arrangement committee
whose duties are to procure speakers
music and arrange all details pertaining
to the celebration. Mr.. Carey
that Mavor Hoos had agreed to denver
the opening address.
It was decided to erect a platform 1or
the speakers and members OF the COM
mittee. The structure will be a tempo
rary affair, large enough to comfortably
seat about twenty people, and will De
erected in the enter of the park.
The Jersey city Grand Army Posts VIII
he invited to send delegations to partlcl-
pate in the ceremonies
The committee outlined a
programme which was fayorably re-
ceived by the main committee. The hfst
number will be prayer by some local min
lister. followed by the singing of the star
Spangled Banne by the spectators. The
flag will then be hoisted and afterward
formally presented to the city. Mayor
Hoos. as the city's representative, Will
receive the flag, and viii then deliver the
opening address. This will be followed
with a patriotic song by the chool chill
dren. Patriotic addresses will then be
delivered by Allan L. McDermott and
Congressman Fowler, if the services OF
these gentlemen can be procured. The
event will close with the singing of
America by the crowd. If possible, a
display of fireworks will also be given
celebration will begin promptly at
three o'clock. Saturday, September %;
ceremonies. It is expected that a great
crowd will attend the celebration, and all
possible arrangements will be made for
its comfort.
The pole is to be erected in the north
west corner of the Bayside Park site. 1t
will he surrounded by a concrete walk,
and it is expected that it viii later be
enclosed by an iron fence. When in po-
sition it will be 1S9 feet above the ground.
An u~nobstructed view of the pole can
be had from any part of the New York
Bay and the Narrows. Admiral Dewey
and his brave men will not experience
any difficulty in witnessing the honor
members of the committee feel assured
that the event will be the largest and
most successful in the history of Green
vile. The citizens hav responded liber-
ally to the patriotic project. They will
have the pleasure of participating in the
grand patriotic celebration in honor of
the great naval hero.