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.

The Dewey Flag Committee of Green
Vile held a well attended and
tic meeting last night at Columbia Han,
Ocean and Gator avenues Previous to
the meeting the members viewed the flag
which was stretched upon the floor In the
main hall. The flag is a monster ana II
called forth many expressions of admira-
ton. Ii is made of the best navy bunting
and is guaranteed to wear a long time.
vice-President Fry presided in the abb
sence of Mr.. Stowe. The pole committee
reported that the pole is at present or
the C~ommunipaw shore. where II is re-
ceiving its first coat of paint. It will be
pIaced in position some time mex week,
and win then be properly rugged with two
sets of halyards. 1t was suggested that
a box containing all newspaper clippings
pertaining to the project be placed at the
base of the pole for future generations to
read. The proposition was opposed by q
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. anger, in behalf Of the Commits
tee appointed to arrange for the exhIpl-
ton of the flag, reported that 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 e A
subscription box will be conveniently
placed to afford those who are patriots
cally inclined the opportunity OF sub
scribing to the fund. It vas also arrang-
ed to have the flag IN exhibition satur-
day and Sunday in Columbia Hall. Adj
mission will be free but subscriptions VIII
not be refused.
1t is estimated that the entire cost OF
the project will reach 500. Treasurer
Collins reported that funds amounting TO
$500 were on hand, $500 less than the esti-
mated cost.
AS a means of raising the essential
amount it was suggested that a circular
be sent to all Jersey City merchants,
stating the objects Of the COMMITTEES ana
requesting their aid. The plan was raw
orably received. Secretary LANCER was
instructed to have 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.
If was decided to have a reception com
mittee of one hundred. President b. l.
Stowe will make the appointments, at lhe
n~,aeting next Thursday night. Chairman
Frrv appointed Robert Carey, A. A Lam
gel. Alderman william Ritter, Judge VIII
liam &. Collins and Edward Fry as a
nepmanent arrangement committee
whose duties are to procure speakers
music and arrange all details pertaining
To the celebration. Mr.. Carey
that Mayor Hoos had agreed TO denver
the opening address.
It was decided to erect a platform Tor
the speakers and members OF the COM
mittee. The structure viii be a tempo
rary affair. large enough TO comfortably
seat about twenty people, and VIII De
erected in the center Of the park.
The Jersey City Grand Army Posts VIII
be invited to send delegations to partlci-
pate in the ceremonies.
The committee outlined a
programme which was favorably re-
ceiyed by the main COMMITTEES. The nrst
number will be prayer by some local min
lister. followed by the singing of the star
Spangled Banner" by the spectators, the
flag will then be hoisted and afterward
formally presented to the city. Mayor
as the city's representative, will
receive the flag. and Will then deliver the
opening address. This will be followed
with a patriotic song by the school 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
of fireworks will also be given.
The celebration will begin promptly at
three O'Clock. Saturday, September %.
Mr.. Robert Carey win act as master of
ceremonies. It is expected that a great
crowd will attend the celebration. and all
possible arrangements viii be made for
Its comfort.
The pole is to be erected in the north
west corner of the Bayside Park site. It
will be surrounded by a concrete walk,
and it is expected that it will later be
enclosed by an iron fence. When in po-
sition it will be 139 feet above the ground.
An unobstructed view of he pole car
be had from any part of the New York
and the Narrows. Admiral Dewey
and his brave men will not experience
any difficulty in witnessing the honor
done him by the G~reenville patriots. The
member of the committee feel assured
the event will be the largest and
most successful in the history of Green
vile. The citizens have responded liber-
the pleasure Of participating in the
grand patriotic celebration in honor Of
the great naval hero.