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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
LIVELY TIMES At THE posi- OFFICE.
Campaign Mail Matter Necessitates
tho Employment of Extra Help.

tho Employment of Extra He1r.
The clerical force at the Postofice has
been augmented owing to unusually heavy
rush of mail matter. This is for the most
part campaign documents sent out chiefly
by the Republican party of the county.
Chairman Woolley, of the Republican
County Committee, states that several
hundred Thousand documents have been
mailed to voters, in an attempt to put the
people right
The clerks are working far into the night
sorting and districting the loads of ma
terial for distribution. A dozen extra
carriers are doing duty during the day
and night. Last night carriers were de-
hvering on the Heights with big lanterns
to guide them over their routes and to 10
cate residences. Some of the men worked
until midnight getting the mail off their
hands. The extras will be kept on until
next Tuesday.
The rush of mail matter comes a trifle
later this year than usual. 1t appears
that both parties are holding off until the
last minute to lombard the voters with
a shower of campaign literature.
No confusion is experienced at the Post
office and the masses of letters are being
handled Systematically and with great
speed. The force is doing good work in
sorting and thousands of letters are dis
tributed for the various routes in no time
The new cancelling machines are prov
ing valuable assistants in getting the
stacks of letters out of the way. One ma
chine is calculated to cancel about 1000
an hour. This rate of speed has never
been used here, but in Chicago and New
York 1t mas been found necessary to de-
velop that speed This machine very sell
dom mutilates letters. The only time
letter is soiled is when it gets caught
before the machine can be stopped.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
WANT CONTRACT SET ASIDE.
Kossuth Street Town of Union I'm
PrOvement Taken Into the Courts.


Argument on the application for a writ
of certiorari for the review of the action
of the Common Council of the Town Of
Union in awarding the contract for the
Kossuth street improvement was heard
before Justice Collins in the Supreme
Court this morning.
Lawyer Charles J. Kelly, representing
Edward J. Conlon, whose bid was ss6
lower than that of Collery & Murphy to
whom the contract was awarded, con-
tended that under the law the Council had
no right in the matter other than to-
award to the lowest responsible bidder.
He insisted that his clients bid was reg
uar and in conformity with the provis-
ions of the advertisement for proposals
for the work
Lawyer Horace Allen representing the
town, claimed that Conlon's bid was ir-
regular and had been rejected as such by
the town council. In the interests of the
town. on account of the lateness of the
season, and so that work could be begun
at once, the contract was awarded to the
next lowest bidder. He said that work
had already been commenced on the inn
provement.
Justice Collins directed both council to-
submit affidavits as to the facts and re-
served decision until he considered the
same.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
JOHN STANLEY CHOSEN
He Is Now President of the
Essex and Hudson Gas
Company.
Especial to ''The Jersey city Nsws."l

Especial to "The Jersey City News"1
NEWARK, Nov 2, 1S00.-John b Shan
ley was yesterday elected President of
the Essex and Hudson Gas Company to
fill the office left vacant by the death of
his brother, Bernard NJ. Stanley, March
IS. AT the same time Senator Thomas N.
McCarter Jr.. was elected second vice
president in place of his brother, Uzal II.
McCarter, who resigned.
The entire board of directors was pres
ent at the meeting, which took place at 8
o'clock, in the offices of the company at
Broad street and Central avenue. There
was no opposition and both nominees ac-
cepted their offices.
The action of the board in electing Mr..
Stanley to the presidency fills the long
standing vacancy and settles the efforts
to induce former United States Senator
James Smith, Jr., to accept the place. Mr..
Shanley's selection is greeted with sincere
satisfaction by all those interested in the
gas company's welfare.
Former Senator Smith IS Mr.. Shanley's s
brother-in-law and largely interested in
the gas company, holding a large block
of the stock. 1t is likely that Mr.. Sham
ley will take advantage of Mr.. Smith S
advice in the management of the. COM
business interests will impede his giving
complete attention to the presidency. Mr..
Stanley, in addition, is executor of the
estate of Bernard M. Stanley, who, it
is said owned or controlled GOO
worth of the stocks and bonds of the
gas company.
John F. Shanley's acceptance of the
presidency sets at rest finally, the rumor
that the Stanley estate intended to dis
pose of their gas holdings in favor of
other investments. 1t is well known that
the late Bernard M. Stanley favored real
estate investments, but his executor is of
the opinion that his gas holdings will in
crease materially in value in the future.
Mr.. Stanley will enter upon his new du-
ties at once.
John F. Stanley was born in this city
June l, 1855, in Church street, which is
now Halsey street. His early education
was received in the parochial schools.
from which he went to Jesuit College at
Fordham, N. z, where he remained for
three years. From Fordham he went to
Seton Hall College, from which he gradu-
ated in 1875. After graduating and before
his marriage shortly afterward, he went
to work for his brother Bernard M.
Stanley. and was later admitted to the
FRI r.Nose name then became b. NJ. and
J. F. Stanley, and has continued so ever
since. Mr.. Shanleys town house is at
NJ II Washington street.
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on Twelfth street. was one of the best
illuminated houses along the line Of
march.
Mr.. Hugh Meehan of Mercer and
Brunswick streets, gave the marchers an
ovation as they passed his place of busi-
ness.
In the Fifth ward the houses were elab-
orately decorated and the voters in line
were given one of the best welcomes along
the line.
The Fifth Ward Democratic Club made
a very fine showing.
The delegations from the social organi-
cations of the lower section of the city
was very large and every one marched
admirably.
Mr.. James r. Norton and Mr.. Robert
O'Donnel who had charge of the news
paper mems lines were given gallant
reception along the route.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
PATRICK H. CONNOLLY
Sketch Of Assembly Can
didate From the Second
Ward.

Ex-Alderman Patrick H. Connolly, the
Democratic candidate for Assemblyman
from the Horseshoe section of the city,
was born In that neighbOrhood on
Eleventh street. between Grove and Hen
derson streets, on October IA, 1866 He be-
gan his education in Public School No. 4
on Erie street, completing it in st. Mary's
Parochial School at the age of seventeen
His ambition was to make money and be-
come Independent. Without the know
ledge Of his parents he accepted his first
position with the American District Tele-
graph Company of New York at salary
of $3.50, and after short time left it to
accept a new one with the Stock Ex-
change at Sc a week as call boy. Think
ing there was no room for advancement
he left this position to learn the carpen-
ters trade. He then worked at the
mason's trade, and after hethad learned
that he went to work for his brothers,
Lawrence and Michael, who were at that:
time in business.
AT the death of his brother Lawrence
he became silent partner in the firm.
He made his debut in politics in the
year of 1889, and was elected to the Board
of Aldermen Of 1891, on an Independent
Democratic ticket and the Republicans
also endorsed him. He defeated Dennis
Reardon the Regular Democratic candi-
date by large majority. He is a mem-
her of the Foresters, Denis Mclaughlin
Association. Robert Davis Association and
numerous other social organizations. His
upriehtness has won for him the respect
and admiration OF everyone irrespective
Of party.
Mr.. Connolly's career in the Board Of
Aldermen should not be forgettens and
II elected to the Assembly he swillllook,
after theSinterest of the people,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
NOTES OF The PARADE.

In the great Democratic parade last
evening the Mercer Social Club made
quite showing and received a grand
reception along the line of march. The
members wore light overooats, white
fedora hats and in buttons holes of their
coats were large white flowers. They had
over fifty members in line.
The First Ward Democrats turned out
in grand style and under the First Ward
Democratic Club they had . large delega-
tion In line
The residence Of Captain John F. Kelly,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
ONLY FoRTY-EleHT DEllNouEHTs.
That Number of Citizens Ask to Be
Registered.

Only forty-eight citizens who for one
reason or another failed to register on the
regular registration days presented them
selves at the office of the County Board
of Elections, No. 55S Newark avenue, yes
terday, to be enrolled so that they could
vote at the coming election. This is a sur
prisingly small number for a Presidential
election, but greater number is expect
ed when the board sits again for the
purpose tomorrow. The session will last
from s A. M. to 5 P. M. and it will be
the last chance of derelict citizens to be
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
THE FlFTH's GOOD MEETING.

The largest representation of Democrats
ever known in the Fifth ward was pres
ent last Wednesday evening at the open
air mass meeting of the German-American
Democratic Club, held at Newark avenue
and Third street There was lots of en-
thusiasm displayed by the large gathering
of voters, and every speaker was greeted
with loud applause. There was a display
of fireworks previous to the meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
SHIELDS--PARKER.

Mr.. John Shields of Lafayette, a promi-
nent young man in that section of the
city. was married last Thursday evening
to Miss Flora M. Parker at the brides
home, No. 105 Lafayette street by the
Rev. Mr.: Redhaffer of Lafayette Metho-
dist Church, Mr.. and Mrs. Shields are
enjoying their honeymoon on a trip
through New York State. They will reside
in Lafayette on their return.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02

touched on both local and national poll
tics and was aplauded.
The speaker of the evening was George
F. Pentecost. Mr.. Pentecost was fire.
quently applauded. His speech was a re-
sumo of the work accomplished by both
parties. He compared the results. Mr..
Pentecost was suffering from hoarseness,
and was somewhat at a disadvantage on
IA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
GREENvlLLE LIEDERKRANz STAe

The Greenville Liederkranz held a stag
last night at Turn Hall. Danforth avenue.
The evening was devoted to singing.
speaking and good fellowship. The fol-
lowing gentlemen helped to entertain:-
Clement Vonnegut, julius Schmidt,
August Rattof, Otto Storjohann, August
Meidel, Theodore Nuremberg.
The Committee of Arrangements was
composed of Julius Schmidt, Martin
Vanner, T. Haehlberg, C. Vonnegut.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
FlRKE GAINING VOTES.

Mr.. Louis Z. F'inke, the Democratic
Freeholder candidate, is making great
hustle for votes throughout the county
Every evening he is making speeches in
different parts of the city. Every meet
ing Mr. Finke has spoken at in this cam
,paign he has made a good impression be-
cause of his honest way of discussing the
issues of the campaign.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
REPUBLICANS PREFER THE PARADE

What was intended for Republican
mass meeting was held at the Avenue
House last night. There were several
musicians and a handful OF spectators
present when a band of Democrats on
their way down to the city passed. There
was a scatter to see the parade and when
the speakers renewed his efforts there
were just thirteen persons In the hall.
The affair was abandoned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
STILL CHASING RAlNBoWS,

The Republican leaders will hold their
1astc difference this evening in Lincoln
Hall, to map out eection day work Beau
tiful rainbows appear in the horizon to
these prophets and strange stories are told
each day after the scances are held. No
figures are given, for the leaders do not
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
THE FIRsT'S MASS MEETING,

The First Ward Democratic Club will
hold q mass meeting this evening at I'm
perial Music Hall, No. As Gregory street.
All voters are welcome There will be
prominent speakers present to address
the meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02

You have read Of the cures by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and you should have perfect comb
dence in its merit. II MIL de you good.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. Nov. 2. 1soo.-Foreeast for
the thirty-six hours ending at s p NJ. on
Saturday Fair and cooler tonight; fair
westerly winds.
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NET WITH \ wATERSPOUT.
Stirring Experience of Little
Schooner in the Pacific.

from the san francisco chronicle.
1T swayed and zigzagged over the ocean
like the staggering gait of Il drunken man,
then swept with 4 roar just under our stern
and carried away the spinRaker boom with
It."
That was the way Capt. Rice described
the encounter his vessel. the schooner
Metha Nelson. had with a waterspout on
the morning of October IS about thirty
miles northwest of Point Reyes. while she
was making for this port. The schooner
was bound from Makawell. Hawaiian ISL
ands. with a cargo of sugar She had fair
weather during all the voyage until the
capes which mark the entrance to the har-
Dor We're almost in sight, when the wind be-
gan to freshen and come in fitful gusts.
The schooner was holding well up to the
northeast to get n good slant of wind for
the port. after taking bearings from the
Farallone light. The wind, which had been
pretty brisk at the break of day, kept in
creasing, and a few hours after the sun
broke through the banks of fog clouds in
The eastward it was almost blowing a hur-
ricane from the northwest.
When nearly abreast of Point Reyes the
vessels course was changed, and she was
bowling in toward the harbor, with the
wind almost aStern.
Suddenly and almost directly ahead OF
the vessel there arose great, tall column
Of water.
For a moment It stood almost directly In
the track of the schooner and only a few
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The keystone of English Style.


In al! study of English literature, II there
be any axiom which every one has accepted
without question. 1t is that the ultimate
standard OF English prose style /. set by
the King James version of the Bible For
examples Of limpid, convincing narrative we
go to Genesis. to the story of Ruth, to the
quiet earnestness Of the Gospels: for the
mingled argument and explanation and ex-
hortation in which lies the highest power
of the other side of literature we go to
the prophets, and still more to the epistles
OF the New Testament: and for the glow of
Vehemence and feeling which burns away
the limits between poetry and prose and
makes prose style at its highest pitch able
to stand beside the stirring vibrations of
verse, we go to the Psalms or the book of
Job or the prophecies of Isaiah, or to the
triumphant declaration of immortality in
the epistle to the Corinthians. If one were
to Inquire the whole range of English prose
style In the form of an arch, one would put
the style OF the Bible as its keystone: and
one would put it there not only because it is
the highest point and elimination of prose
writing, but also because 1t binds the whole
structure together. On the one side would
be the writing which tends more and more
to the colloquial, which, beginning with
such finished and exquisite talk as Dryden
crystaliZed in his writings, runs off into the
slack and haSty style of journalism; on the
other side. such more splendidly and art
fully colored prose as Sir Thomas Browne g
or the ponderous weight Of DIR. johnson,
degenerating in the hands of lesser men
into precosity or pedantry. And with such
explanations we fold our hands in the COM
Portable feeling that here. at any rate, is
one question of literature settled for good !;
the standard Of English prose style is the
standard OF the authorized version of the
Bible; that style Is so clear and so noble
that there is nothing more to be accounted
for.
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DROPPING WITH A PARACHUTE.
n Circus Balloon Man Says It's Gentle
and Not Extra Hazardous.

From the New York News
Coming down from the clouds In a nara
chute Is like dream" said circus balloon
artist. Ever dream of falling from a
high place? You come down. alight QUIETLY
and awake. and you're not hurt. Well.
that's the parachute drop over again. No.
there Is no danger. A parachute can be
guided readily on the down trip, but YOU
cant steer balloon. To guide parachute
out of harms way a practiced hand can
UT IT one way or the other, spill out air,
ana thus work 1t to where you want to
land, or to avoid water, trees chimneys or
church spires. Circus ascensions are gen.
orally made in the evening When the sun
goes Gown the wind goes down. The bal
loon then shoots into the air and the para
chute drops back on the circus lot or not
1ar away. balloon is made Of 4-cent mus
lin and weighs about $50 pounds. A para
chute is made of Scent muslin
There IS much more danger in coming
down In balloon. When 1t strikes the
earth It's like big ball, and bounds up
again, taking you with it. Not long ago
IN Mckeesport. Pa, 1 came down in a bal
loon because the parachute would not let
go. nearly came down in a big stack of
a blast furnace, but the hot air drove the
balloon away. After that 1 never intrusted
the parachute arrangements to any one
but attended to them myself
The rope that secures the parachute is
cut with knife. The aeronaut drops fully
100 feet before the parachute begins to fill.
II must fill. if you're up high enough.
Ihere are several hundred parachute men
IN the business and the accidents are less
In ratio than railroad casualties. Our bus
mess Is new at that. After awhile the ratio
will be less. A man can't shake out para
chute If 1t don't open. A man in the air
Is simply powerless. Invariably the fall is
head first. When tho parachute begins to
I'LL the descent is less rapid. and finally
when the parachute has gradually filled it
| bulges out with a pop. Then the aeronaut
| climbs on to his trapeze and guides, the
parachute to safe landing In seven cases
out OF ten you can land back on the lot
| where you started from. The first perform
ers must have nerve to make the drop.
Now. 1t is a regular business. not considered
hazardous at all. The hardest work Is to
bring back the balloon with wagon.
Sometimes 1t tears In the trees, or wherever
t. may land when not in the open"
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guinlpe fit well that fastens on the shout
ders. The newest models in the silk gowns
have guimpes and yokes made of black ana
white striped silk or of white chiffon with
lines of black velvet. y gown of this de-
scripion is shown of a lowered six with
both yoke and sleeves of the striped ma
terial. The material of the gown itself
fastens in points at the collar. The same
striped trimming is repeated around the
bottom of the skirt, and at the top OF the
skirt in front, where there is also yoke or
heavy applique lace. The lace applique Is
repeated around the skirt at the foot. on
the upper part of the waist. and the lower
part of the sleeves. The only other TRIM
ming on the gown is the sash of panne vel
vet. which goes around the waist. with the
ends crossed at the back and brought for
ward across the bust. where they are tied
in bow. The objection is urged that this
style of gown is liable to cut the figure
and make the woman look short and un-
graceful. but the Clever arrangement OF the
lace points at the neck does away with all
that.
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From tie FJ4uin.


Ginpses Of slavery in Mohanlrnedan
lands are far from repellent. I once asked
q Turkish friend with whom l was walking
L. point out to me some specimens of slaves
IN the crowd on the streets. We met a
party of yelled Turkish women Walking
b. hind them was girl Of ten. plainly but
Comfortably dressed and carrying a bum
die wrapped in an embroidered cloth The
bundle was so large that the slender littlc
arms could hardly encircle 1t. and there
was q sense Of relief when the ladies hailed
cab and entered little girl. big bundle,
and all.
That little girl Is slave" said my
friend lit is the cheapest way Of get
ting help for the house. She Is treated al
most like daughter: does what work she
can about the house: carries parcels in the
street. runs errands to the baker and the
grocer. and goes to school when she has
nothing else to do Her work pays for her
keep. and when she has grown there Ia
sure 10 be some willing to buy her"
The lot or that little slave was certainly
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Vanished joys.

From the Spanish of Gustavo Becquer.
The swallows that circle dusky wings
And build their Nests in the spacious caves:
That breast the spray which your fountain hings,
VIII return once more with the born leaves
But the curious ones that checked their samca
To watch thy beauty and my delight:
Those friendly birds that knew names,
To afsther cline have winged their flight
Once more with Its clirSing tendrils fair.
The wo"-lhne shall drape thy garden walls,
And with Its perfume sweeten the air
When the blossom opes and the twilight falls;
But the pearls of dew that hung on the bloom,
Like tears for the vanished day that fell,
And softly lighted the fragrant GLOOM
VIII return no more with the o!den spell
Perhaps, thy heart may again awake
To the potent charm of lovers call,
Whose ardent tones will have power to break
The letters Of sleep that hold it In thrall:
But like a saint who inclines the knee
Before shrine, yet halts at the door
Such reverent love offer thee
None other shall bring thee evermore.
FRANK H. RAINEY.
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From the New York News.

From the New York News.
1t is no easy matter to quell 1.-The fiery I'M
tanned steed.' THE man who can break in
a vicious horse is not to be met with every
day" observed a horse breeder: land when
really good man is found he may COM
mand a lot of money.
Il suppose that an Irishman named Sui
Ivan was one of the greatest of horse
tanners. His power was wonderful, and
owners of vicious horses clamored for his
services. He always performed his work
in secret, causing himself and his fractions
charge to be shut up together for about half
an hour.
when the signal was given, the door was
opened, and the horse, covered with per-
SEPARATION and trembling violently, was seen
lying down. with the Irishman Familiarity
playing with him. The spirit hitherto so
untractable was completely broken; the
steed from which the boldest rider shrank
to mount child might have ridden with
the utmost safety"