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The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
ACTIVE LODGES ENTERTAINMENT.
Mr. Phil Heck Had Charge and
Pleased All.

The members and friends of Active
Lodge No. s, of the Ancient Order of Unit
ed Workmen, last evening enjoyed a first
class vaudeville entertainment at Pohl-
mann's The entertainment was under
the direct management Of Mr. PM Z.
Heck. 1t took place in the music hail,
which was crowded with between seven
and eight hundred people.
The orchestra opened the programme
with the rendition of a number OF popular
airs. Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Spaun gave an
entertaining and laughable sketch en-
titled .-The Lean Gal and the Farmer
This was followed by songs by the ever
popular Anlity Quartette, composed OF n
w. Zones. first tenor; G.. b. BrockWeIl
second tenor; C. Each, baritone, ana ";
Gensen, basso. Will and Birch amused
the audience with gags and funny sayings
in which sense was we'll mixed with non
sense. The Bernards, German comedy
sketch artists followed. -
Mr. Phil Heck sang number OF ms
most popular songs, and, as usual, ms
efforts were rewarded with tumuituous
applause. Past Grand Master workman
n. w. Stahl made a very interesting ad-
dress. setting forth the Objects thestrength
and the splendid financial condition OF the
order The Castro Trio followed IN a sing
ing and dancing comedy act that was uuly
appreciated. Berjew and Fisher, VINO
claim to be Americas representative BAN
joists, gave some clever solos and duets
on their favorite instrument.
The Au1ity Quartette rendered some up
to-date selections and the successful show
closed with a very coHdcal sketcn. entltlea
"a Visit to the Widow" by Barrett ana
Bearned Mr.. Heck was thanked Tor the
splendid entertainment, both by the lodge
and general audience.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
GROWTH or A. VOLTS STORE.
Progress the Result OF Good Stock
and M Msthods--Place to Buy Present

Great oaks from little acorns grow
never had a better illustration than in the
birth and growth of the magnificent bust
ness of Nj A. Wolf, of No. 135 Newark
avenue It's progress inded exemplifies the
adage. Beginning in an unpretentious
building, all of which was not even occu-
pied by his earlier venture, the business
has grown until now the establishment oc-
cupie a floor space of twenty-five thou
sand feet. Such great increase in area
would never have been needed but for the
business methods of a man who knew
how to cater to the public wants, ard
who conducted his affairs In a straight
forward upright manner. discerning
public is quick to perceive that which is
favorable to it's interests, and Just as
quick to reward those who make no
catch-penny announcements, but perform
faithfully all that is promised.
Mr.. Wolf can therefore confidently rely
on the support of the Jersey City public
He deserves it and ought to get it. His
stock is as fine and varied as that of any
establishment in this city or in New York
either, for that matter, and as to his
prices--well, his past record is sufficient
guarantee for that.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
WOMAN'S DEVOTION.
Tale of a Little Dog That Could
Not Ride on the Troll
ley Cars.

=. .,s = .x..x....4 .,{t~o offud and
She was mllo-malnefeu' s assi =, :
styIishly dressed young woman ana sne
carried her sealskin carefully in her arms
,.--.-s h.ot attho,,pf the rner-
instead OF on hef Dach' ditious :. -
curry was flirting with the freezing polIit.
She came from one of the Twenty-third
.-....s. ,,,a,,sd ranis1v ta a Mont
street boats ana moved rapluis ~ : =. ~
gomery street trolley car stahoiAs IL 'ne
North Jerseys car shed. Just as she was
.t.,,,+ =, e+a,, ahoara the car the sealskin
ABOUT - ssep aoo.u -. 80 The small
suddenly became aSitateo anu sHe $3.50.
head of diminutive Scotch terrier
u,rigoled ont.
.s.asss -. -, oa,,,+ +.rs that dog on
naudhe, you ea'A
the car" said the starter. VINO stooa near
the car The Young woman became ag-
'--.s,r,. - o,,oa ana sranned ont
Eiessise ae oites a'-a ~ sc
''Why can't IL
because it's against the rules of the
o,vv,,,,n.,-,, ,.a,liad a. nal,ta starter
ss nss,,e ear who over3esrd this conyer-
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
CATHOLIC CLUB VAUDEVILLE.
Excellent Programme Entertained a
Large Audience.

The audience that attended the enter
tainment and reception, last evening, at
the Catholic Club, on Jersey avenue, was
very large and the programme was ex-
cellent. The evenings entertainment
opened with stereopticon views, showing
points of interest in Egypt, London,
Scotland. Spain and numerous other
places. The views were followed by a
series of moving pictures of the Spanish
American battles at Santiago, between
the fleets of both countries and the bonn
bardment of Moro Castle. The moving
pictures were very good and the audience
was very liberal in it's applause. Another
view that was well received was the
storming of San Juan Hill.
The Ladies' Quartette, consisting of
Misses Lane, Davies. Taylor and Nixon
in solos and part songs, rendered some
very fine music. Their efforts were
thoroughly appreciated and they were
encored time and time again Mr. Burt
K. Forest, a comedian, was just what the
people seemed to want and he amused
the audience for fully forty minutes with
witty sayings, and comic songs. He re-
ceived at least six encores. The enter
tafnment closed with feats of magic by
Professor Bancroft Dancing followed
under the direction of the Games and En-
tertainment Committee. Mr.. James A.
Kelly announced the artists.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
BIDS FOR CoALlNG SCHOOLS.

The Board OF Education last night re-
ceived the following bids for furnishing
and delivering coal to various schools, by
division of the city into six districts:--
First District--Horace Mcbride, egg
coal, s4.4s; stove, $3.50; nut. s44s; pea,
81 05
Second District--O. H. Perry, egg, A-2o;
stove, A.55; nut SASS; pea s2.55.
Horace Mcbride, egg, $4.4S; stove. $3.50;
nut. 81 48; pea. s3-a5.
No bids for Third District.
Fourth District--Greenville Coal & Ice
Company, egg, A.e9; stove s4.60; nut. s4.so;
cfopper Bros. egg. N.47; stove, s4-47;
nut SAT-; pea, $780,
paudenbock g Co, egg, A.7S; stove.
s4.eS; nut. M.S5; pea, 1850
For ali schoois--11axweil & Co., egg,
81 20; stove, $42o; nut q 70; pea, $2 %
James Coyle, egg. 1885; stove, $500; nut.
The BIDS were referred 10 the Committee
On Fu6i. to report III an adjourned meet-
ing on next Monday evening
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
CLAREMONT PRESBYTERIAN
Ladies' Aid Society Opened
One Last Night.

The Ladies' Ali Society of Claremont
Presbyterian Church opened bazaar and
supper last evening in the church on
Claremont avenue. Buying was brisk from
the start and il it continues this afternoon
and tonight, when the fair closes, the
ladies' will have realized a handsome sum
for the church benefit.
The interior of the church was an array
of pretty colors. Each booth was taste-
fully draped with bunting and the young
ladies in charge of them had smiles that
would break miser's pocketbook. Sup
per. including hot turkey was served
from six O'Clock until eight by Mrs J.
Lindsay, Miss F. Bidwell. Mrs. Pierce,
Mrs Harnski, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs Vail,
Mrs. McGeown. Mrs. Scott and Miss
Alexander and Mrs. Higham
A fishing pond, which did a good bust
ness among the children, was conducted
by Charles Swart and George Young
The tables were in charge of the follow
ing
Gandy-iMiss Amy swart, Miss Edith
Crawshaw. Miss Cora Duke and Miss
Aprons-Miss Higham.
Games-Gordon Lindsay and George
Kaiser.
Dolls-Miss Belle Swart. Miss Bessie
Kirkwood. Miss Ethel Mitchell. Miss Net
tie Kirkwood, Miss Evelyn Quaife and
Miss Bessie Lindsay.
Fortunes--Miss Hazel Mitchell and Miss
Bessie Demott.
Fancy-Miss Laura Garretson, Miss
Madeline Bruder, Miss Sadie McIloroid
Misses Annie and Grace Corswell, Miss
Gertrude Kaiser. Miss Clara Sproul and
Miss Edna Bender.
Grocery-Yo Mems Society.
The officers of the society are:--John
Kaiser, President; Walter Phelps, Vice
President; William Bryan Secretary, and
Ferris Reeve, Treasurer.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15

TO JOHANNA MORONEY, MICHAEL De-
ianey. Annie Delaney, his wife; Mary Ban Ban.
non Patrick Bannon. her husband; Martin
Doian, Bridget Dolan. his wife; John No
roney, Stephen M0roney, Catherine Moroney'
William Moroney. Mary Wines Henry n 5sus- vs.
son and Christopher Rau tenant:--..,,...s,,
You are hereby notified that at public saae
made BY the CITY Collector e 'sTey 5e NAVY stS
and Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased les
the sum Of hundred s and and fS anS aea
situate in Jersey City, in the County OF Hud-
son and state of New Jersey. fronting on
Gator avenue which is laid down and oesls-
mated as lot Is. in block number 1913, upon
an assessment map annexed 70 report nuA- 4
Der 49, made by the commissioneIfas 1s saIa c1tv oy
the Circuit Court Of the County of Hudson, a
certified copy Of whisSh report lss,dr ana ag u ysr
sew CITY. on the oath day of October, 1873 sag
report and map and said sale being mace age
pursuant to the proyasions ae ssssd :. March soth
1885, entitled
"An Act concerning the settlement and coilec-
tion Of arrearages OF unpaid ssass, rsrts n
cities Of this State, and imposing Anu iess =
ing tax, assessment and Hen m heu an an,
instead of such arrearages. anu soa,,laa ~
or's for the s sale M q lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment
And the several supplements thereto
Ana vaa are further notified that you appear
70 have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate ana unless the sara lana anu az ssd
80 80 bsfars me expiration of six months from
md md after the service hereof. deed for the
same viii be given conveying TO The Mayor
s5sd Aldermen Of Jersey City the fee simple
81 said land and real estate according to the
prosslSgh5I stsS Jersey gs w city, n j. November s7th.
1899. nr,,rrN or rrR
sEf CITY e. Hoos.
<r.a,> Mayor.
tseahl Attsst NJ. ]. O'DoNNELL,
City Clerk
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
COLUMBIA CONCERT.
Delightful Programme Given
by Glee, Banjo and Man
dolin Clubs.

The concert by the Columbia University
Glee. Banjo and Mandolin Clubs held last
night at the Jersey city Club. was one
of the most delightful ever held III this
city. The hall ana stage were artistically
draped in blue and white. the Columbia
College colors large and appreciative
audience was present. which was not
chary Of applause. The programme bore
evidence of careful ARRANGEMENT and
every number was excellently rendered
Smoky Mokes.s, by the Banjo Club:
waltz. "Andalusia., by the Mandolin
club: sThe Blacksmith, BY the Mandolin
Club and columbia Medley" by the Glee
Club were exceptionally well rendered and
were received with delight.
,rba fs1ss s,,,, i -,,,sad f
e uies ciup ~ eoalipossu = ~
members, with Lee M. Bingham as leader-
The Banjo Club has fifteen members and
i d,raotal, ~ AIfrad Vrrioht The rHando-
= " scssu ~ 1alliso v
I'm Cup mas tWehty-nVe ineilpefs' u'iue'
the leadership of A. M. Cregier.
erha ,,st,ars ,..aras-.Ailap r Reaf51ev
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
SALARIES RAISED
Board Of Education Advan-
ces Some Teachers
Years State Allot-
ment $500, 900


Notice was last night received by the
Board of Education from the Street and
Water Board to put in proper repair the
sidewalk in front of School Building
No. 26.
Director Berger stated that portion OF
the curb and sidewalk had been taken up
by those who recently asphalted the
street and that is the cause of the COM
plaint The matter was referred to the
committee on that school, of which Dl-
rector Berger is chairman
The Board received notice from e. A.
Murphy. County School Superintendent OF
the allotment to it Of s25,967. 50 out of the
State appropriation Of $4,000 for the
school year beginning July !.
A communication from the principals OF
the schools through w. j. Tuers, Secre-
tary of meeting held for the purpose.
expressed their thanks for the Board S
liberality in recently Increasing their sal
aries
Communication from the Merchants
Protective Association, the Twelfth Ward
Improvement Association and the Hudson
City Business Mems Association were re-
ceived, all approving the Boards selection
of the Harrison Estate for site for erec-
ton of a new High School building
One months leave Of absence was
granted to Miss Alice Ashhurst, Miss
Kate Gregory and Miss Mary A. Lynch,
teachers, on account of sickness.
The following promotions were made on
the Recommendation of the Teachers
from $7O0 to $500; Miss Hattie E. Phillips,
from $52S to 1924: Miss Clara V. Horton.
from s40s to $52S, and Misses Mary ".
Scott and Katharine Brann, from $4O0 to
$40S.
Director Egbert in recommending the
promotions said that in the case of Miss
Stanley, the very efficient assistant of
Superintendent Snyder, such advance was
necessary to retain her services, as she
has received an offer from elsewhere
which she would accept If not given this
advance in salary to which she is deserv-
ing, being Of great value to the public
school system of this city, which cannot
afford to lose her.
The rule requiring the sessions of the
schools on extremely stormy days to close
at one o'clock p. NJ. and the same to be
signaled by the striking of the fire alarm
bells, having been rendered obsolete by
the abandonment of the bells, Director
Egbert offered as substitute that on
such days the Superintendent may in his
discretion direct the principals and head
assistants to close the schools at 12:15,
experience teaching that the noon hour is
of tri1ing account to either teacher or
pupil in school exercises. This amend
n1ent to the rule was laid over as required
until the next meeting.
Reports of the Committees on Text
School Books and Stationery submitting
lists of each for use in the schools and
awarding contracts to the respective low
est bidders for the same, were adopted
and the Board adjourned to next Mon
day evening.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15

Much opposition is developing in al
parts of the State to the new school Dill'
which Senator Stokes introduced into the
Legislature last winter, and which was
nrepared by a commission to codify the
school laws. The bill failed to pass put
it is intended to Introduce it again at
the coming session.
The commission having the bill IN
charge recently scattered a circular
broadcast through the State asking for
auerestions or criticism regarding 1t, and
they are getting both with a vengeance
The greatest opposition comes from the
c;ties wherein. 1t is claimed, the Dill
takes much power away from the Boards
Of Education and places it in the hanos
of a county superintendent. It IS claim
81 tbat the bill gives to this one man
an authority and power which should De
left entirely with the Board. that 1t great
av magnifies the superintendent, while 1t
reduces the Board to the rank of mere
cipher.
The bin gives the Mayors Of cities OF
$1,000 inhabitants or over the power 70
appoint superintendent, while the
Board is elected by the people Tnese
single creatures Of one man are given
much more power than the six elected by
4ba neanle. For example, the superinten-
dant can suspend any teacher he may
wish and in order to be reinstated thae
4saeber has to secure two-thirds vote
of the Board.
1t does not require very deep insight
into educational matters to see that TINS
is a most dangerous proposition TO place
4 IN the mower of one man to dismiss
arbitrarily a teacher in this matter IS a
nrnoedure most detrimental to discipline
and The best interest Of the schools A su-
perintendent however learned and expert
enced in pedagogics, is human and pos
sessed of all the frailties of human ma
ture. He is as liable to entertain preJu-
dicss as the man who keeps the schooi
f,aors clean and takes care Of the fur
nacas. and there is nothing to prevent him
from wording the greatest injustice to
some worthy and deserving subordinate,
who happens to arouse his prejudices.
The inapossibility of gaining full redress
under the bill is illustrated in an article
In our news columns today. The feature
is but one of the many dangerous fea-
lures Of the measure. but in itself is sufi1-
cient to call for the defeat Of the bill in
the Legislature
The Boards of Education in several OF
the cities which the bill win affect have
passed resolutions condemning it, and
have appointed committees to go to Tren-
ton next month and oppose the bill. 1t is
evident that the measure will not have
walk-over. 1t should not pass. Broadly,
1t is revolutionary in character and IN
many OF its features it is unjust and ty-
rannical 1t should be utterly beaten,
ana il a new school law is needed new
commission should be named to draft one.
ana the teachers should have a voice in
the work.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
GIVEN THE THIRD DECREE.
Bayview Lodge Had Good Time
Last Night.

The third degree of masonry was work
ed on Charles Mitzenius and A. A. Tod
by Bayview Lodge. No. 146s F. and a. M,
last night at Columbia Hall. Ocean and
Gator avenues. A large delegation from
Bergen Lodge, headed by Past Master I.
B. King and Parker, participated in the
ceremony. Past Masters Andrews and
Chambers of Bayonne Lodge were also
present. About one hundred craftsmen
from various sections of the county wit
messed the ceremony. Worshipful Master
H. Kantner was Master Of Ceremonies.
After the regular business a supper was
served in the hall dining room. after
which the members fell into a reminiscent
mood and told stories of times long ago
the party broke up.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
MRS. eUDEBRoD's TEA.
Second Given at Her Home This
Season a Brilliant Success.

Mrs. Gudebrod gave the second and last
of her series of teas at her residence, NO.
264 Montgomery street. yesterday after
noon Like the tea of week ago. it was
entirely informal The hostess was as
sisted by the same ladies' as on the former
occasion: Mrs. Packer, attired in black
lace over white satin; Mrs. Black, attired
in pink silk and lace; Miss Douglas, in
white organdie: Miss Harris, white ore
candle; Miss Gudebrod, silk and lace.
The house was very Drettily decorated
with palms and flowers, and a buffet col
lation was served from a table trimmed
with a canopy of red satin ribbon and
festoons of smilax. Among the guests
were many society representa- tives from
Jersey City, New York, Brooklyn and
Newark
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
HOLY TRINITY FAIR OVER.

The Ladies Aid Society of Holy Trinity
English Lutheran Church, which has
been conducting fair in the church.
Montgomery and Barrow streets. for the
past three evenings, brought 1t to close
last evening The members of the
auspices of the church, but none have
never idle
Similar events have been held under the
aurpiees of the church, but none have
been more successful that this last one.
The various booths were literally clean
ed out at closing time.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
Y. u. c. 4 FAIR
Large Crowd Attended 1t Again
Last Night.

Another large crowd attended the fair
of the Hudson City Branch of the
Young Mems Christian Association, at
No. 80 Central avenue, last evening, and
considerably swelled the receipts, which
are piling up higher than was at first
anticipated The fair has been open all
the week and will close tomorrow night.
1t has been crowded every night thus
far and the character of the purchases
and patronage of the various features
show that the associations efforts to
rear a home has the general support of
the community
The young ladies in charge have been
untiring in their efforts and to their en-
ly due. As fast as the stock is depIeted
it is repienished and every one OF them
is as attractive now as at the beginning
Of the fair Many of the goods have
been purchased by those in search Of
Christmas presents.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.

The Christmas bazaar of the Sewing
Guild Of Ladies' Aid Society No. 1, of the
German Hospital and Dispensary Fund
Association, now in progress at No. Sc
Danforth avenue, is proving successful
beyond the expectations of its managers.
1t has been decided to continue the
bazaar until Saturday night, when all
goods left over will be used as prizes at
the wheel fof ortune.
The proceeds already amount to 5000
and a total of $500 is expected.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
WAR VETERANS ORGANIZE.
Spanish-American Soldiers Incor-
porate Their Association.

Especial to The Jersey city news
TRENTON. Dec. 15, 1Ss9--The reorgan-
ized National Association of Spanish
American War Veterans was given legal
existence yesterday by the filing of a
certificate of incorporation with the Sec
retarv OF State A few months ago an
attempt was made to organize the assoc
ciation and General Kifer, Of Ohio, was
elected commander-in-chief. He IS a close
friend of Senator Hanna and it was cflarg-
ed that the association was given a Do-
litfcal bent This caused majority Of
the officers to resign. Eight of the
twelve members of the Council Of Admin
istration left the association and 1t went
to pieces. The reorganization Of today
Incorporated in It's constitution provi-
sion prohibiting the injection of politics
into the association.
AZ meeting held here today officers for
the new association were elected as fol-
lows
4 f.ommander-in-C Chief. Colonel Willis J..
4e,,lInas. Of the sixteenth Pennsylvania
Regirnenf. yice-Commander-in- Chief, Colo
nei I. B. Coryeii, Philadelphia; Adjntant-
General General William G. Lillen. PENN
svivania. Quartefmaster General, Colonel
Edwin w Hine. New Jersey; Inspector
einia; Judge Advocate General. Colonel r:
II Townsend, New York; Chief signal
0filcer. Colonel James p. Tyffe, TeEnes-
see. ChapIain Captain Charles ii. Jones'
New Jersey. A design for an official
badge was adopted q II a Geneva cross
entwined by wreath Ct la lmnaortslies.
,ro tsTyx 4 ( xsOBD IN ONE DAY.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
suRsuRBAA CLUB 10 GIVE DINNERS

The Suburban Club with quarters at
Bergen avenue and Montgomery streets,
has decided to give dinner each month
this winter. 1t is the intention Of the
plembers to serve the famous Chinese
DISH Chop Suey. at an early date. 1t is
likely that the next function will be held
about the middle of January. Social
gatherings take place each Saturday
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
MRS. 1HRocKaoRToNs EucHRE.
rendered to Gard Players of the Cit
Yesterday.

A euchre was given yesterday by Mrs.
James Throckmorton, at her residence,
No 81 Glenwood avenue, with a large
number of the society euchre players
present.
The game was Of the usual progressive
order, and the prizes very pretty. After
the game g. supper was served. The
favors were heart shaped tally cards tied
with ribbons and attached to a bouquet
of flowers.
euchre of the kind on Tuesday next.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15

IT the ladies Of the Town Improvement
Department of the Woman's Club are in
earnest in their crusade for clean streets,
they ought to take up vigorously the cir
cular and handbill nuisance The manner
in which the streets and areaways of the
Hiil are Uttered these fine days is to say
the least Objectionable. Not a morning
passes hut a fresh crop of grocery store
broad sheets or pawnbrokers' pamphlets
are thrown into vestibuies or upon veran-
das, to be caught up by the wind and
whirled into the kennel where they grow
muddy and mushy and remain an eye
sore until the next faraway visit Of Henry
Eyrns's corps Of italian noblemen.
There is plenty OF law to stop this #
the ladies would induce the police to en-
force it. There can be no difficulty about
placing the responsibility, for the guilty
party furnishes the evidence against him
self in every circular 1t is not neces-
sary. however, to go to the police, reso-
luton calling upon housekeepers to boy
colt an tradesmen who Hitter the streets
would have the desired effect.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15

Rev. John Reid. Jr, OF Great Falls.
Mont. recommended EIy's Cream Balm
to me. can emphasize his statement.
1T is positive cure for catarrh If used
As directed. ."-Rev. Francis w. Poole
Pastor Central Pres. Church. Hesenas
= AFTER USING EIy's Cream Balm six
weeks i believe myself cured Of catarri--
Ioseph Stewart. Grand Ave, Buffa!o. NY
The Balm does not initiate or cause
sneezinz. Sold by druggists at 50 cts. or
mailed By Ely Brothers. H Warren ST,
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-15
WILL PLAY EucHRE.

A special meeting of the GreenviIle
Musical and Social Club will be held to-
night, at Belvedere Hall, Old Bergen
Road and Gator avenue, to arrange for a
progressive euchre to be held the first
week in January The club expects to
have ten or more handsome prizes