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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

can to ultimately defeat Senator Reeds
plan and have Assemblyman Cooper
turned down, and, secondly, to get Sena-
tor Reeds scalp.
The latter is not without considerable
ambition. 1t is said he would like to go
to Congress and that his friends are adj
vising him to get a place on the bench.
The Thompson element are mutually
pledged to defeat him for anything, and
nave incidentally thrown out the chaf-
lenge that he dare not run for Senator
in his own county.
Senator Reeds friends are anxious that
he should again be the candidate just to
demonstrate his popularity. They think
if he wins out he would max a favorable
candidate for Governor. The matter is
not definitely settled, because it is a
matter for the State Republican Com
mittee to consider. If Senator Thompson
and his followers chose, they could bring
about the defeat of Senator Reed, if he
seeks reelection, and with a United
that would be a serious matter and one
likely to invite the interference of the
State leaders.
The announcement that George L. Pier
son would seek the Republican Senatorial
nomination in Gloucester indicates to
those who make a business of reading the
political horoscope, that the anti-Stanger
element of the Republican party is not
going to give up the fight without a
demonstration of strength. Mr.. Pierson
has for the past two years been the pri-
vate secretary to Speaker David O. Watt
kins, who was regarded as the most ag-
g~ressive candidate against the present
Senator. The Speakers Senatorial ambi-
ton seems to nave been handed down
to his eright-hand man" while the
Speaker is accredited by numerous rumors
of having a large sized Gubernatorial
bee under his hat. The contest in Glouces-
ter is only for the nomination; it will
have no effect on the election. There is
every reason to expect That Gloucester
will return a Republican senator by a
large plurality.
The information is not authentic that
Senator Joseph L. Gross, of Union, will
not seek reelection because of his de-
sire to be a State official. The Senator
was a former preceptor of the Governor,
and both have for years had offices in
the same building. and it is said to be
the ambition Of the Governor to make
| some substantial recognition of the kind
ness of Senator Cross. The Senator's
law partner was the present Supreme
| Court Justice Magic, also one of the
| Governors preceptors. 1t is readily un
derstood by those who have heard the
statement why the Governor would like
to give Senator Cross a pleasant birth
to round cut his useful career.
The retirement of Senator Cross would
warm up Union County politics consider
| ably this fall. 1t was taken for granted
that Senator Cross would seek the re-
| election for a full term and that there
would be no trouble re-electing him.
If he goes out of the line of succession
it will bring on a new contest and one
that the Democrats regard as worth
making.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
Mr.. DRAKE PRESIDENT.
Y. M. G. A. Elected Him in
Mr.. Sherwood's Place.
Notes Of the Work.

AT a meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Young Mems Christian Association
held last Thursday evening, the Hon.
William E. Drake was unanimously elect
ed President to succeed Mr.. Louis Sher-
wood, who has been obliged to retire Oh
account of i'll health. Mr.. Drake was
for many years President Of the associa-
ton. and during this period the associa-
ton was very prosperous and made ma
terial advancement in all departments. 1t
is considered, therefore, very fortunate for
the association that Mr.. Drake will take
hold of the work again as its President
Mr.. Drake has promised the Directors
to leave no stone unturned in his efforts
to place the Jersey City Association in
the front rank. Mr.. Drake has been lden-
titled with the association work in Jersey
City almost from its beginning, sid is
well qualified to fill the important posi-
ton to which~he has been elected for a
second time. A very strong movement
has been developed in this city in favor
of providing the association with a build
ing. One of the first efforts of the new
president will be towards crystalizing this
movement, and it is expected within a
reasonable time the building fund will be
started.
F. H. Martin, one of the Superinten-
dents of the Mission of the Living
Waters, New York City, gave an Illus
trated talk yesterday afternoon on
Lights and Candles" The meeting was
held in Hasbrouck Institute and was Oh
an unusually interesting character.
Favorable comment was made on the
large number of boys and young men who
were present. 1t has been noticed for
some time that the Sunday afternoon
meetings of the association have been in
creasing both in attendance and interest.
Mr.. Martin brought with him a large
variety of candle and candlesticks and
various other objects, which he used in
illustration of the points of his address.
Mr.. Martin held the attention of his
hearers. The address was one of the
best that has been delivered under the
auspices of the association for many
days.
Messrs. Josephus Plenty and William r.
Cole nave just been elected TO the Board
of Directors OF the Young Mems Christian
Association.
A large number of boys of the Junior
Department were escorted by Prof A. Z.
Crockett, the instructor, to Hudson
Heights last Saturday for an outing. The
boys had a thoroughly good time. This
is the first of several outings that will
be given the boys from time to time.
A special feature in these outings will be
the instruction in botany and geology.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
MEDALS FOR JERSEY VOLUNTEERS
Soldiers 10 Have a Decoration to
Show the States Pride.

The brave New Jerseymen who vol
unteared for war with Spain, are to be
given handsome medals to show the
States appreciation OF their services
1t was ordered by the Governor, under
authorization of the Legislature, which
appropriated $500 for the purpose. The
medal, which viii be of bronze, will be
suspended from a cross bar, Inscribed
New Jersey Volunteers" and embel-
lished with the rifle of the in~fantryman,
sabre of the cavairyman and the anchor
of the naval arm of the service.
The medal bears the Goa Of arms of
the State, surrounded by a wreath OF
laurel, and bears the inscription, Span
ish-American War, 1898. The diverse
of each medal will be inscribed:-'Pre-
scented by the State to -" sailor or
soldier, as the case may be.
The medal was designed by George l..
DeWaters, of Bayonne, who also has the
contract for striking off the copies.
1t is proposed TO place the medal over
a blue ribbon, which, however, is not
considered part of the decoration.
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Dated Jersey city. May q
c~oRPoRAT1oN NOTICE.

~
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day
of March, 1893, application was made to the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners by
CoNsTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN SIX
= TEENTH STREET.
from Grove street, to and connecting with
sewer in Jersey avenue.
Said sewer to be built conformably to the
provisions of Chapter 217 of the Laws Of 1895,
and in accordance with the established plan of
sewerage, together with all the necessary man
holes. receiving basins and appurtenahces.
Nav. 1899. the commissioners of Assessment
filed inx the office of the Clerk Of the Board
liminary map for said Improvement. showing
the probable total cost of the contemplated
improvement and the probable amount TO De
assessed on property specially oenented there
by, and the same is now open to public IN
specti0n in the office of the Clerk of said
Board.
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
of are included in said assessment, namely
SIXTEENTH STREET,
from Grove stress 1FRsE y J svENr aYsnue-
on the east side, from Sixteenth street 10
points about Is feet north and s. feet south
thereof,
from Sixteenth street to points about 20 feet
north and south thereof;
IN the west side from Eighteenth street to a
point about 100 feet south of Sixteenth street.
and on the east side from a point about %
feet north of Eighteenth street to sixteenth
SEVENTEENTH STREET,
from Grove street to points about 100 feet east
""N EIGHTEENTH STREET,
from Grove street to a point about 200 feet
east thereof
fits which will become a lien, and due and
navabIe when lateral or connecting sewer mas
been constructed to connect with this sewer,
ERIE STREET.
fron, a.point about % feet north of Sixteenth
street to a point about % feet south of Seven
teeh'H sp GROVE STREET
ON the west side from Eighteenth street to a
nnint about . feet south of Nineteenth street
and on the east side from a point 3 feet
north of Eighteenth street to a point 20 feet
south of Nineteenth street.
EIGHTEENTH STREET.
from a point about 200 eject east OF Grove
street to a point about 50 feet west of Hen
derson street.
SEVENTEENTH STREET,
from a point about 100 feet east OF Grove
street to a point about Is feet west of Hen
And that in accordance with the provisions
.af the Act above cited the .31st day of May.
ISge at 3 o'clock P. NJ, and the Assembly
Chamber of the City Hall, are hereby hxeo
as the time and place when ana where the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners VIII
meet to hear all parties interested IN salo
application and all circumstances against the
said proposed Improvement that may be pre-
sented in writing. ..
commissioners GEO. T.. BoUToN.
Clerk.
Dated Jersey city, May 10th, 1899.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
FUND TO BUY PALISADES
Major McCIave Would Put Up
a Monument to Admiral
Dewey Opposite Gen.
Grants.

The Palisade Commission recently APP
pointed by GOV. Voorhees, to formulate
some plan for the preservation of the
Palisades. met at the home of Miss Eliz-
abeth B. Vermilye, at Englewood, Sat
urday afternoon, and organized by elect
ing Franklin w. Hopkins. of Alpine,
president, and Miss Vermilye, secretary.
The other members of the commission,
Major S. Wood McClave, of Edgewater;
William A. Linn, of Hackensack, and
Miss Cecilia Gaines, of Jersey City, were
present.
Major McClave suggested that the face
of the Palisades be bought and given to
the two States to be preserved forever.
Major McClave said the money might be
raised by subscriptions of not less than
five cents each and that the public, the
world, in fact. be asked to contribute.
He says
81 should be pleased to see this sub
scription reach such proportions that
we would receive not only money
enough for the object in view, but
would have a surplus sufficiently large
to erect a monument to Admiral Dewey
on these Palisades directly opposite
Grants tomb, and fully as handsome.
Although it is customary to erect mon
uments to men only after they have
departed his life, I believe this time
and for his man the rule should be
broken.
1.-THE plan is feasible, and none can
say but that it is a laudable one. If it
should succeed, the Palisades would be
saved. We would a Grants monu-
ment on the one side of theN majestic
Hudson and Dewey's on the other,
standing as s~entinels for ages to come.
each representing the highest standard
of the Army and Navy, and standing
there for the world to admire. To COM
plete the picture, l should like to see a
bridge connecting the two monuments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
PREPARING FOR THE STATUE

A huge truck made its appearance early
his morning before the City Hall. accom-
panied by a small force of men in the
employ of c. E. Parsons of New York,
who has tfe contract to build the base OF
the Soldiers and Sailors monument to
be unveiled on Decoration Day.
The guy ropes to support the derrick
were wound around the base of the big
pillars supporting the portico of the hall,
and in less tina half an hour the APP
paratus was ready for use. During the
erection of the derrick several trucks
were sent to the P. r. r. freight yard
to bring the granite blocks forming the
pedestal. These, it is expected, will be
in position by tonight and ready Tor the
statue itself tomorrow. The statue is eX-
pected from Chicago tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
LINDEN {. [. CELEBRATION
Tenth Anniversary of the Union
Last Nfght.

The tenth anniversary Of the Epworth
League was celebrated at the Linden Az
enue NJ. e. Church last evening. The
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers, plants and American flags. Mr..
J. Y. Forster, Superintendent of the He'd
ding NJ. g.. Sunday School, made an ad-
dress reviewing the work accomplished
by the league. Miss Kate Vreeland and
Mr.. Grady sang. The services We're well
attended.
The Rev. j. F. Baylis, of Imperial, Chose
county, Neb., preached at the morning
services. He chose for his theme,
sCleanse Thou me from secret faults"
Mr.. Baylis was a soldier in the British
army. under General Wolsely, in Zulu
land, and he is ~endeavoring to raise funds
Cor the erection of a new church in I'M
perial, Neb.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

IN cHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
raEa notice. that by virtue of an order
of the Court Of Gha99cei r. ! n made on na the
ua Francis w. Mitchell is complain
ant. and you and e others hers E are n, d%efen daala.
~ ansTver to the complainant's bill on
Or before the twenty-fourth day of June
next, or that in default thereof such de-
cree he made against you as the Chancel-
ior shall think equitable and just.
said bill is filed to foreclose q mort
claimant, bearing date December 10th,
1881. covering lands in Jersey City, and
riven to secure payment of the sum of
eight thousand dollars:
And YOU, Edward Hirst and Rachel
Greer. are mAde defendants because you
respectively 3laim TO own or have some
interest in the lands covered by said
mortgage or h part thereof.
Dated Aprili 24th, 1883.
WALLIS, EDWARDS & BUMSTED,.
Solicitors of Complt.
Office and Post Office address, No. !
Exchange Plpfe, Jersey City, N. J.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
TELEPHONE ORDINANCE READY

The amended Hudson Telephone ordin-
ance will be passed at tomorrow's meet
inc Of the Board of Street and Water
commissioners. The tax for the fran
ch:se will be. two per cent. OF the gross
receipts, with the other provisions m
bodied in the old ordinance winch the
Mayor vetoed.
His Honor refuses to discuss the new
ordinance. He will probably make some
Sts+ernant about it when it reaches him
Sa5eiaTy. 1t is said that the Mayor
daasTs,t favor a two per cent. tax. he
tbinks II should be five per cent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

IN HANcERY OF NEW JERsEY-NoTIcE
to absent defendant.
Nv Virtue of an order of the Court Of Chan
~ Nav Jersey, made on the day of the
49, hereof. in a cause wherein George r.
9G:rsv receiver Of the Granite State Provident
ss5c,ation is complainant, and you and
otssrs are defendants, you are required to ap-
pear and plead. demur Or answer : to the com,
pan ne fnne next, or the said bill will be taken
as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a mortgage
ciran hv Herbert Mills and wife to the Granite
ststa Proyident Association for eight hundred
5oqIars- dated the sixth day OF June. 1890. on
uren,isss in the City of Jersey City, County of
Hndson. New Jersey, and you are made a
narty defendant because you hold a mortgage
nneaneelled of record on the said premises.
Dated April 20, 1899.
HAYES & LAMBERT.
Solicitors of Complainant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

THE North Jersey Street Railroad Off
cials showed on Saturday that they have
in mind the comfort and convenience Of
the travelling public. They ran extra
cars to the circus grounds and handled
the vast throngs which travelled to the
big show in such a manner that the usual
discomforts caused by such large throngs,
Il, anxious to get on the same car. were
reduced to a minimum.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
FATHER HENNESSY'S CRAVE.

the joint committee of St. Patrick's
Catholic Church met Friday night and re-
-narte d that arrangements had been made
e.. aecorstjng Father Hennessy's grave
On Memorial Day. The flowers have been
They will be placed on the plot
in front Of the church at six O'Clock IN
the morning. There VIII be no cereanon-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
CAMERA cLUB's OUTING.

The Greenville Camera Club is making
preparations for an excursion to High
bridge, n. Ito a k place in q few weeks.
members will take q number OF pho-
3nrranhs ar he various points of inter-
az in that town. The club will take a
number Of pleasure iaunts 70 country
places this summer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
WATER TRIP POSTPONED.

The water inspection tour to be made by
+be street and Water Commissioners Will
not take place on wednesday as arranged.
&,rt on Thursday. On Wednesday AFTER
Sn - the Commissioners will confer .yitn
tie Board of Trade as to the aa1ational
TRst ~ Enard want 5000 for the streets
snd $500 for cleaning sewers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
pocKeT-Book FOUND WITH ss.57

Mrs. Mary Hughes, of Beason avenue,
on Saturday evening found a .pocketbook
containing 1857, on Newark avenue, near
Grove street. and handed it to Police
Sergeant Edwards Of the Seventh street
station house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
TENDERS FOR TROLLEY CARS

Mayor Hoos' request to the North
Hudson Railway Company that the Oak
land avenue cars be equipped with fend-
ers will be complied with.
Mr.. David Young said this morning. that
he had ordered the tenders and expected
them on in a day or two.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22
LEGAL NOTICES.


MASTERS CHANCERT OF NEW
Between The Farmers Loan and Trust COM
pany ct al, complainants. and Hudson Tunnel
Railway al Con PgaIg &c ct M ais d def Pramises. &c.
Returnable May Term, 1899.
Henry S. White, Solicitor.
Notice is hereby given that In pursuance CT
a decree in the above entitled cause, and by
virtue of the above stated writ. to me directed
and delivered. I shall sell by public vendue, on
the mortgaged premises, at the door of the
Office of the Hudson Tunnel Railway Company,
North River, in Jersey City. Hudson County.
New Jersey, on Tuesday, the second day Of
NAV, A. D.. 1899, at twelve O'Clock and fifteen
minutes in the afternoon, all the following de-
scribed property, rights and franchises, with
the appurtenances, that is to say
All and singular the Hudson Tunnel Railway
Company's tunnels and lines of railway, al
ready constructed or now in course of c~onstruc-
ton. and which said tunnels are now known or
t,,nneis extending from New York City, in the
of New Jersey, including all sidings. branches.
rights of way. deP9tS, Workshops, engine ethe-
buildings, structures and terminal facilities,
with the lands mot exceeding $50. 600 square feet
Of te same, and all rolling stock, machinery.
tools, implements, materials, fuel and all other
erty of every nature, kind and description
whatsoever now held or acquired, or at any
aeauired by the Hudson Tunnel Railway Com
pany. together with all and singular the tene-
meutS. Entertainments ana appuTtenanceS TO Ine
said railways, branches. lands and premises.
or either thereof, belonging or in any wise ap-
remainder and remainders, tolls, incomes.
revenues, rents, issues and profits thereof, and
also all the estate, right, title, interest, prop
| erty. possession, claim and demand whatso-
| ever, as we'll at law as in equity, of the said
| Hudson Tunnel Railway Company, Of, in and
to the same and every and any part thereof,
with the appurtenances, and all the property,
| rights and franchises granted to or conferred
! upon the said Hudson Tunnel Railway Com
pany.
RANDOLPH PARMLY,
Master in Chaneery of New Jersey.
HENRY S. WHITE.
Solicitor for Compliments.
7 Montgomery street. Jersey City. N j.
The sale of the above described property is
| hereby adjourned to Thursday, June ], 1899, at
the same hour and place.
Dated May 2, 1899.
Master in Chancery for New Jersey.
ENR S. WHITE.
Solicitor for Compliments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

NOTICE TO cREDIToRs-EsTATE OF
Catherine Mcbride, deceased, Philip A.:
Bour and Richard Morgan, executors of
Cafharine Mcbride. deceased, by order of
ths Deputy Surrogate of Hudson County.
daIed March Ia, 1899, hereby give notice
to the creditors of said deeedent TO bring
IN their debts. demands and claims against
the estate of said decedent, under oath
or affirmation. within nine months from
the date of said order, or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor
PHILIP A. BOUR,
RICHARD MORGAN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-22

THE Boulevard Commissioners are do
ing some very elaborate and expensive
work in the way of top-dressing part of
the road. It will doubtless be completed
about the close of the riding and driving
season. 1t will be a very snowy job.
Meanwhile, they neglect the cheap ana
unpretentious-but highly necessary
work Of cleaning the loose stones and
brickbats off the driveway. which con-
stitute a discomfort and danger to every
wheelmen. What is the reason Of this
o~bstinacy?
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners. on
Wednesday, May 31st, 1899, at 2 O'clock P. M,
in the Assembly Chamber Of the City Hall,
for the
IMPROVEMENT OF INcoLN TREET
from Hudson Boulevard ID Germania avenue.
Said Improvement 10 be made conformabIy TO
IN accordance with specifications on ME
In the office of the Clerk of said Board.
ties must be obtained at the office of the
Chief Engineer, in the City Hall. Jersey City,
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
Standard
of Cost.
About 1861 cubic yards of earth excava-
ton per cubic yard :.....-.~.-.--. 70
About 81 cubic yards of sand filling. per
About 1's2s square yards Of Belgian paw
ing, per square yard. ......-...-- 1.30
About s4s lineal feet of curbstone. per
About s,42s square feet of aagging, per
Ab b9utff II $50 square yards of fepaving. per
About 46 lineal feet of reset and dressed
About go square feet Of relaid and dressed
bridge stone, per square foot -. .05
About 352 square feet of relaid and dress
ed tagging, per square foot ..-..-...- .O2
About go iineal feet Of i~eribbing stone, per
About 1 receiving basin rebuilt and con-
nectionS complete - ..--.--.-.. $500
Time allowed for the completion Of the
work, 70 working days.
The making of the above Improvement and
award of the contract therefor will be sub
ject to the remonstrance of the owners Of the
property liable to more than one-half the as
sessment therefor on the basis of preliminary
sketch.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes, endorsed Proposals for the Improve
ment of Lincoln Street, directed to- Mr..
Jas. S. Nolan. Chairman of the Committee on
Streets and Sewers" and handed to the Clerk
of the Board in open meeting when called for
in the order of business relating to sealed
proposals.
The bonds required to be furnished on pro-
posals land a possible subsequent contracO are
/ those of some surety company authorized to
do business in the State of New Jersey
Bidders must state a single fixed percentage
of the hundred per cent. standard above quoted
do all the work comprehended in specifications,
and if final award of contract be made the
per cent. so stated will form the basis upon
which payment will be made for all items.
The Board may. under the provisions of the
act above cited, exercise the right to reject
any or all proposals.
The attention of bidders is especially called
to Section I, Chapter 1874, of the Laws of 1891.
under the terms whereof no contract shall be
binding upon the eify or become effective or
operative, until the bonds offered by the eon-
tractor have been approved as to sufflciency
by this Board and as to form by the Cor
poration Counsel, the President of this Board
having the power to examine the proposed
bondsmen under oath.
BY order of the Board of Street and Water
GEO. T. BoUToN.
Dated Jersey City, May goth. 1899.