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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
WANTED A BON FIRE.
So Two Youngsters Started
Fires With Their Fathers
Furniture.

A couple of youngsters not over seven
Years old, succeeded in creating enough
excitement in a three-story frame dwell
ing at No. 249 Pine street, Lafayette,
last evening, to last the twenty odd oe-
cupants for an indefinite period. The
two sons of Hugh Coughlin, who lives on
the second floor, wanted to have a bon
fire and they hit on their fathers furni-
ture as good material. They choose their
fathers lounge in the front room as a
starter as a time when many of the oc-
cupants were about to seek repose. Pill
ing some newspapers beneath this article
of urniture, the lads proceeded to burn
up their fathers home The lounge soon
became eveloped in flames. The mattress
on one of the beds also struck the lads
as being excellent material for fuel and
this too was set on fire. The lads watch
ed the progress of the fire in great glee.
MT. Coughlin, who was seated in the
rear room, soon realized that all was not
well by the amount of smoke that filled
the rooms. A citizen saw the smoke issu-
ing from the windows and sent in an
alarm. The occupants of the house were
aroused from their slumbers and hasty
exits were soon in order. Many carried
various articles of furniture to the street
and some of the tenants fought the flames
The firemen arrived in few minutes,
and stream was turned on the burning
apartment. The flames were soon under
control. Much damage was done by wa
ter. The furniture of the parlor was de-
stroyed, also several articles in one of the
bedrooms.
The boys responsible for the blaze
watched developments from the street.
Neither seemed to realize the seriousness
of his act. 1t is safe to assume that they
were reckoned with by their parents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Conference of Officers to BE Held at
the Hotel Washington.

Judge George H. Lambert, as president
of the Democratic Society of New Jersey,
has issued call for conference of the
officers and executive committeeman of
that body, to be held next Saturday. The
conferrees will meet in the Democratic
State headquarters, Washington Hotel,
and the object of the gathering is to select
delegates to a national convention OF
Democratic clubs, to be held in Indian
apolis on October and A.
The State organization is affiliated with
the National Association of Democratic
Clubs, and on its rolls there are about 100
separate clubs, representing every county
in New Jersey. Joseph johnson, Jr., OF
New York, one of the national organizers,
called upon Judge Lambert yesterday and
offered his services for this State. Mr.
Lambert told him that he was doing some
thing himself in that line, and was meet
ing with success.
Chairman William B. Gourley, of the
State Committee, is advocating the or
ganization of clubs in every ward and
township in the State and in furtherance
eff the scheme he has written every Demo-
cratic County Committee chairman asking
for cooperation. So far the efforts have
borne fruit and Mr.. Lambert declares that
the present number of Democratic ciups
in New Jersey will be doubled before cleo
tion day.
One of the objects of Saturdays confer
ence will be to arrange for State con-
vention of Democratic clubs to be held in
Trenton. 1t is proposed to have the con-
ventien on October 25, so that William
Jennings Bryan can address the members.
Bryan is booked for Trenton for that day
and the intention is to arrange the con-
ventfon to fit the candidates Itinerary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
MR.. ALLEN TO co.
Pastor Of the Bergen Baptist
Church to Tender His
Resignation.
DEMANDED BY DEACONS
The Bad Condition of the
Church Finances Said to
Be the Cause.

The Rev. John C. Allen, pastor of this
bergen Baptist Church, at Clinton and
siaolson avenues, is to resign his posi-
tlon- The story is that his resignation is
asked for by the Board of Deacons. 1t
Is probable that the pastor will make the
announcement from the pulpit Sunday
morning. He may also give his reasons
1or going and if he goes into detail,
something interesting may develop.
1t was decided that Pastor Allen sho,,Ia
resign at a meeting of the Deacons held
Monday night in the chapel. The offcial
board was made familiar with the un-
pleasant situation existing in the church
and 1t deemed best that a change of pas-
tors be made.
1t was learned that the members were
no longer pleased with their pastor. They
are dissatisfied with his aduinistra4ion
some claim that he is too lnigh-toned.
AS result of the apathy shown among
the members, the finances of the church
TOOK decided drop Members have not
ielt the church. but they refuse to at
teha services. This disapproval of the
PASTORS actions has had tendency to
iniluenee those members who formerly
haa not thought of taking sides.
me Board of Deacons. of which the
pastor ls chairman. had an interesting
session Monday night.
Ihe condition of the church. It Is said.
was discussed among Deacons Woolsev-
Reed, Miller, Record, Davis, Brown. SAN
denson and Paul. The outcome of the
session was that the pastor should resign
Tor the best interests of the church.
very Few members of the church ars
aware OF the action taken by the deacons
or of the intention of the pastor.
prominent church official who Is In a
position to discuss the state of affairs now
existing, stated yesterday that for two
years the apathy had been apparent and
| even then a change of pastors was de-
| sired.
Members stayed away on purpose,
said he, land the failure to contribute to
the support of the institution aaturaIlv
| caused some apprehension as to the I'm
ture of the organization. The main cause
for the dissatisfaction lies in the fact that
the members refuse to tolerate the bossing
tendencies of Mr.. Allen. One feels that
he must bow to the will of the pastor in
almost every matter, even those of the
most trifiing Importance His hand is ap-
parent everywhere.
| There is no doubt that he wishes to
rule completely, but here he has made the
mistake of his life. The people won't have
1t, and the natural consequence are a de-
mand for new pastor. Since May of last
| year the finances are not what they
should be. Lack of interest has caused
a drop in the support and the treasury
has suffered. Mr.. Aliens resignation is
demanded and the people will not be sat-
| isfied until he goes'
| Mr. Allen came to the Bergen Baptist
Church in March 1895. He succeeded the
Rev A. Ellison, who is now at Liberty,
N. Y. Mr.. Allen came from Brooklyn.
He preached at two churches In that
city, the best being the Calvary Baptist
The Bergen Baptist Church, where he IL
now pastor, was his first permanent
| charge
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS.
Finance Board Promises
Great Things to Edu-
Gators.

A long conference took place between
the School Directors and the Finance
commissioners prior to yesterdays ad-
Journed meeting of the latter body. The
ochool Directors want a new school for
the Twelfth ward. They want to rebuild
NO. School and they want an annex to
NO. IA School. The Directors showed the
imperative necessity of more school ac-
commodations.
The Financiers listened attentiyelv Ia
them and when the conference was over
and they emerged from the conference
room they wore pleased countenances and
in other ways appeared contented with
the outcome of the conference The III
nanciers had promised to do all in their
power 10 grant the necessary appropria-
tions.
There was also conference between the
nnanclers and small delegation of Lex
ington avenue residents who want that
thoroughfare asphalted. This conference
was not fruitful of much results.
At the meeting the communication from
Mayor Hoos published in yesterdays
News" asking the Financiers to heed
the Street and Water Boards request ad-
dltional appropriation for street sweeping
and cleaning, was received and filed, and
later on the Board appropriated ten thou
sand dollars, supplementary to the former
appropriation for street sweeping and
cleaning, and authorized the issue of
temporary loan bonds, to bear interest at
a rate not to exceed 4 per cent. to raise
that amount.
The Street and Water Board was an
thorized to devote the unexpended balance
of the appropriation for the establish
ment of park for Little Italy to the i'm
provement of said park.
On recommendation of the Finance
Committee the Board was authorized to
issue bonds to raise s250000. said bonds to
bear a rate of interest not exceeding four
per cent, for current expenses. This is
in anticipation of the collection of taxes
already due. 1t is customary every year.
A daily bank balance list. dated Septem-
Der IS 800, showed that the city had to
its credit in the various banks of the city
q grand total of moneys for general ac-
count and sinking fund purposes Of $685.
S97.97.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
IRISH H=ANERIGAH UNION.
New Association Has a Big
Meeting and Outlines
Work.

successful meeting of the Irish-Ameri-
can Union was held last night in Hum
bolt Hail. The seating capacity of the
hall, which was taxed to it's utmost ex-
tent, was not sufficient to properly ac-
commodate the large gathering, and many
who could not obtain entrance crowded
eagerly around the door.
Mr.. O'Mara, speaking for the Executive
Committee, stated that the organization
would be very shortly placed on a sound
financial basis and would devote its eff
forts to the carrying on of an aggressive
and determined fight to triumphantly es-
tablish as the policy of our government
every principle contained in the Unions
platform. He declared that in the near
future the first of the contemplated series
of public meetings under the auspices of
the Union would be held, at which proni-
nent speakers of this State and elsewhere
would appear.
Reports on the progress of the move
ment were then received and they showed
an encouraging outlook. Up to the present
time, two new branches of the work have
been formed in this city. The organization
has developed great strength in Paterson
and soon other branches will be estab-
lished in Newark, Elizabeth New Bruns-
wick and other prominent cities of the
State. The Jersey City central branch
means to make itself felt in this cam
paign by zealously supporting the entire
ticket, National, State and local of the
Democratic party.
Mr.. James Sullivan was nominated for
the office of sergeant-at-arms The
members evinced their appreciation of the
long and devoted service of this member
of "Ireland's Old Guard by electing him
unanimously to the position by a rising
vote.
Speeches were then delivered by the
Democratic Freeholder nominees, Mr..
Michael B. Holmes and Mr. William T.
Moran. The applause that greeted them
on their rising afforded ample testimony
of their being sure of an Overwhelming
vote from the citizens OF Hudson county
They thanked the members for the kind
demonstration in their regard and pledged
themselves, if elected, to administer the
affairs of the county with an eye single to
the public good.
Mr.. Hamill. the President, then intro
duced Mr. Monaghan of New York, Col
Dean and Patrick Hayes, all of whom
delivered eloquent and stirring speeches.
The meeting accorded them a vote of
thanks.
Mr.. Richard J. McMullin was appointed
to make arrangements for the next meet
ing of the Union. His report that he had
procured the Hall for Friday, October 5,
was accepted. At that date another meet
Ing will be held at P. NJ, to which all
who desire to attend are cordially in
vited.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
THREE cLUBs IN ONE.
Each Has Its Own Department and
Work.

The Amity Social Club and Madison A.
G. have united in what will hereafter be
known as the Junior Democratic Associa-
ton. The members will still be interested
in athletics and social events. The ath-
letic events will be given under the name
of the Madison A. c., the social events
under the name of the Amity S. C. and
all political business will be conducted
under the name of the Junior Democratic
Association.
In honor of the union of these clubs a
spread was given last night to the mem
bers and some invited guests. Morrow &
Day were caterers.
Among those present were:-Robert
Davis, Jr., George Davis, sons of City
Collector Davis; Chester Smith, son of Col.
Smith; Hon. 7. J. Kelleher, B. Heinse,
M. Bamberger, Hon. M. Buckley, E. Rice.
G. Hewitt, D. Ferris, j. Rider, w. Nu-
gent, Hon. j. Dolan, F. Quinn, w. Pea
voy, T. Lodick, J. Gillick, p. F'laherty, c..
Riley and J. Murphy. The members had
an enjoyable time and many were the
toasts given for the success of the asso-
citation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
COAL NOW S6.25.
Dealer Gopsill Says Everyone
Has a Small Supply.

Coal Dealer Gopsill, of the Montgomery
street firm of Gopsill & vanderhof, said:
Goal has advanced already from $475
per ton to Sc. Some retail dealers are
charging $6.25. I cannot tell how much
higher it may go If the big strike con-
tinues. One of the surprising things in
connection with the strike is that all the
big coal companies were caught with a
limited supply, in fact with only about
one-half of their usual supply. Our firm
is bound first to look after its regular Gus
toners. We cannot supply them. If you
were one of customers and came, to us
and asked for three tons we could only let
you have one.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
MAY LEARN IN NEW YORK
Two of Our Firemen to Be
Taught Life Saving.

The Fire Commissioners at a meeting
last evening received an affirmative an
swer to the communication sent Chief
Edward F. Croker of the New York Fire
Department, by the Commissioners of this
city, asking that Captains Coleman and
Hague be allowed to take a months
course in the New York Fire Training
School, so that they might teach the men
of this city when the new training school
is established. They will take their first
lesson today.
Th eCommittee on Buildings and Re
pairs passed a resolution to advertise for
bids for the erection of a new supply
house and a building suitable for the
training school. 1t will be located en-
Wayne street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
MOUNTAINS OF ANTHRACITE
Nearly Million Tons of Reserve
Supply in Jersey.
[special e "The jersey City News."l

lSpecial to The Jersey City News."1
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept 27, 1eOo.--
Half of the reserve anthracite coal sup
ply of the East is at present in Middle
sex county, within twelve miles of this
city. The exact supply is given as 2.
900 tons. of which $4,000 tons are in this
county, being distributed as follows
Perth Amboy, 100000 tons; South Amboy.
$4,000 tons; South Plainfield, 100000 tons.
When the transportation companies
were some years ago perplexed by the
problem of keeping their rolling stock in
motion the plan of storing the coal in
immense piles was devised, and since that
time the storage grounds at South Am
boy and South Plainfeld have been used
for that purpose.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27

her engagement with Hellstern. She also
denied that she had ever been more than
friendly with any other young man.
A number of North Hudson ladies testi-
fed to the previous good character of the
complainant, and Counsellor Anderson
moved for non-suit on the ground that
the defendants responsibility for Miss
Marteka's condition had not been proven.
This was denied, and the case went to
the jury without any defense being Of
fered
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
THE EleHTH'S BANNER RAISING.

At meeting of the Eighth Ward Demo-
cratic Club held last evening. plans were
made for the banner raising on October 8.
This will be a big night for the Democrats
of the Heights. There will be several
prominent speakers on hand and fireworks
and music will be plentiful
Routine matters We're discussed last
evening and report submitted on the
primaries held Tuesday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
THIRD REPUBLICANS MEET:

An enthusiastic meeting of tha Third
Ward Republican League was held last
evening at the clubrooms, Jersey avenue
and First street. Addresses were made
by Mr.. Edward Mitchell and Nh, Horace
Benjamin. Two new members were elect
ed and three proposition for membership
were received. Mr.. George w. Harding
and Mr.. Louis Wolf, members of thseiub
are being spoken of as possible Free
holder candidates to represent the Re-
ta,,h orfxr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
why the kittens Changed religion

Among the stories which found their
way into the newspapers was one to the
effect that boy was said to have ear
ried some kittens to Bishop Brooks and
they were Episcopal kittens Doctor
Brooks was said to have declined to
make the purchase, and few days af-
Unitarian clergyman when the same boy
offered the kittens to the Unitarian, say
ing that they were Unitarian kittens
DR.. Brooks asked the boy if they were
not the same kittens which had been
offered to him a few days before as Epis-
copal kittens. The boy answered - Yes,
but they have since then got their eyes
and wrote to DR.. Brooks asking him If
it were true. He replied that the story
was not true, but that 1t was not the
Home Journal Is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
ANOTHER MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE

A midnight marriage was performed
last in the Office of Justice of the Peace
McKenna, No. 295 Grand street. The con-
tracing parties were Vincent Sorrento,
a years old, of Keeport. N. j.. and Mrs
Clara A. Morrell, IS years old, of New
York City. She refused to give her ad-
dress in full
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
THIRD WARD CLUBS ELECTION

The Third Ward Democratic Club met
last night and reelected all of the past
years officers. Director Frank McNally
of the Board of Freeholders. is President.
The club will raise a Bryan and Steven
son banner next Monday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
SIXTH TRANSPARENCY

The Sixth Ward Democratic Club will
hold a ratification meeting at Palmetto
Hall, Lafayette and Pine streets. on
Monday evening, October /. A trans
parency will grace the front of the clubs
headquarters on the occasion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
DEBATE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
Hendriok and Atkinson VIII Dis-
cuss Camnaign Issues.

Lawyer C. C. Hendrick has forwarded
to Lawyer ]. N. Atkinson the following
acceptance of the latter's challenge to a
joint debate on the issues of the pending
campaign
Respected Sir--In reply to your
challenge ito debate with you on the
issues of the day, etc. 1 herewith ac-
cept the same and in addition give
you the privilege of calling to your
aid any Republican orator of city,
State or national reputation. The
place and time for debate | also leave
to your choice.
Very respectfully,
G. O. HENDRICKS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
nsass...sli..I'g
DIED.

WHTTE-On Tuesday, September 25. 1900,
William A. White, beloved husband of
Ellen White.
vited to attend the funeral from his late
residence. No. - Dey street. on Friday.
September Is, at nine A. M: thence to ST.
Johns r. c. Church, where a solemn high
mass will be offered for the happy repose
of his soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
1HOh0E Il. T IkA NOIS,
GEORGE-O. MINNINGHAN

Reporters were barred. The majority
of those present were members of the
Republican County Committee. George
w. Decke was chairman. Thomas Hem
deson was secretary.
A number of letters were received from
prominent members of the party regret
ting thir inability to attend the meet
ing, but expressing sympathy with the
cause. Republicans throughout the
county had been invited to participate
Much indignation was expressed over
the article in yesterdays "Journar'
stating that the ''kickers'' intended to
put an opposition ticket in the field. II
was given out after the meeting that the
leaders of the movement intended to work
tooth and nail for the election of Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt and in unison with
the Republican party in Hudson County
from a Republican standpoint, but that
the main object of the nomination was to
better the party and promote its interests
in Hudson County.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27

Stunted dogs are vedy much admired by
Parisian ladies. The demand for them Is
met by at least forty professional .dos
dwarfers, who bring up the dogs on an
alcoholic diet which has the effect of
;sfuutine them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
PAINT ON ALARM BOXES.

The fire alarm boxes throughout the
city are receiving a new coat of paint
Citizens are advised when sending an an
alarm to give the door a strong pull as
some of them are liable to catch around
the hinges from the varnish.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for
children teeshlng sno,iid sivays be used
fer children write sesthIne. ii softens the
gums aiiays the pain. cures wind collie
AID b the bess remedy tpr diarrhoea.
swtnty-fiye cents per bottics
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
STATIONERY FOR REGISTRY.

The celerical staff Of City Clerk o'Don-
nell is busy preparing the stationery nee
essary for next Tuesdays registry.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
ST. PAuL'S CHURCH FAIR.

A fair for the benefit of st. PauIs
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
will be held at the Avenue House. from
October Is to October 20.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
1f4TTERS OF F4CT

--Storez .ssss..s and institutions can now
81 b. s. cleary & Co.'S wholesale grocery
can serve fhen Complete stock low prices
atores Montgomery And Greene streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 1so0.-Forecast
for thirty-six hours ending at p. NJ on
Friday:-Tonight and Friday fair and
cooler; winds northwest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
WHITE RATS BALL.


The White Rats will hold ball at the
Avenue House next Monday evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-27
TROUBLE OF THEIR OWN
Republican Opposition Or
ganized at the Avenue
House Last Night.

1t would appear that the Republicans
have little trouble of their own, locally,
in this campaign.
Quite a large and enthusiastic meeting
OF those opposed to the tactics of the
local Republican machine was held last
night at the Avenue House. 1t looked
considerably stronger than the McEwan
Association movement, and it further
ioaAed like an outgroth of that move
ment. When it is permanently organized
It will be known as the Central Republ-
can Association of Hudson County. In
response to the following circular fifty
prominent Republicans gathered in the
bail roem of the Avenue House and
paved the way for a permanent organiza-