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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
PALMA CLUBS STAG EUcHRE.
Sixty Members Played for Hand-
some Prizes Last Night.

The Palma Club held a stag euchre last
evening at the clubhouse, Jersey avenue
and Bright street. Fifteen tables were
used to accommodate the players who
contested for the prizes. They played ten
games.
The playing was exciting. At the finish
of the last game the following gentlemen
were found to be the winners:-T. W.
Kennedy, first prize, silk umbrella; John
H. Freeman, second, engraving, and John
Wahl Queen, thAvd, a pearl handled knife.
The committee in charge were:-J. R.
Wortendyke, Chairman; DIR. f. C. Bar
low, Frank E. MMenagh, George K. Col
by, Joseph A. Duffy and r. f. Corcoran.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
UNIDENTIFIED BODY FOUND.

The body of an unidentified man was
found near the Erie Railroad tracks at
the Lake street crossing Immediately
after west bound train had passed that
spot at $50 O'clock this morning. Richard
Farmer found the body. 1t Is that of
man five feet seven inches in height, with
smooth face and weighing 135 pounds.
He was dressed in blue sack coat, black
vest and black pants, white outing shirt,
brown suit of underwear and white stock
ings, laced shoes and black derby hat.
The body was taken to Speer's Morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
MULLIGANS' GOOD WORK
The Association Hears Its President
and Standard Bearer.

All the members of the Daniel Mulligan
Association turned out last night at their
rooms. Jersey avenue and Tenth street,
to hear their President. Mr.. Richard
Schultz, deliver an address on ''The Du-
ties Of the Wage Garner" The subject
was treated in an interesting manner.
Mr.. Schultz was heartily cheered for his
splendid effort.
Mr.. Daniel Mulligan the standard
bearer of the association, also addressed
the meeting. He complimented the mem
bers on their good work, and encouraged
them to still greater efforts for election
day.
This association has large member
ship. All. the members are enthusiastic
workers in the cause of Democracy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
OFF TO FISH AND CHESTNUT.

Edward woeckner of Boulevard and
Pearsall avenue and a party of friends
will leave tomorrow for Bulls Head, S. L,
where his father owns a large farm. The
party will shoot rabbits and chestnut for
few days, when they will go to the
Atlantic Highlands for few days cod
fishing Mr.. Woeckener has taken the
trip before and been very successful
catching cod.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES.

The Athletic Association of the High
School held an enjoyable entertainment
yesterday afternoon. The programme in
cluded piano solo by Miss May Madden.
recitation by Miss Wall, vocal solo by Mr..
Grob. vocal selections by the Aetna Quar-
tette, Messrs. Wilson, Rhinehart, O'NeilI
and Sneider; whistling solo by Mr.. r. D.
Brown, and vocal solo by Miss Kelly. But
the principal was a lecture on My Trip
to Italy" by Miss Lulu Farrant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
DAVIS ASSOCIATIONS SOCIAL.

On Tuesday next there will be social
session of the Robert Davis Association.
A large number of invitations have been
issued and it promises to be thoroughly
enjoyable night. Chairman George H.
Donaldson of the entertainment commit
tee, announces that first class talent has
been engaged. Refreshments will be
served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
ITALIAN DEMOCRATS ACTIVE.

President Lombardi of the Italian
Democratic League of Clubs of Hudson
County, says that the league is in an
excellent state of organization. There are
no longer factional troubles and the mem-
bers are enthusiastic in their support of
the county ticket. On November l, the
league will join with the other Democratic
clubs and take part in the parade.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
KNOCKED DOWN BY BICYCLE.

Irving Mcmahon, five years old, Of No.
IA Gregory street, was knocked down BY
% bicycle ridden by John Patterson Of
No. 273 Summit avenue, last evening at
Ave O'Clock. The child was playing In
front Of No 131 York street In the street
at the time Of the accident. DR.. Rector
was called to examine the boy and found
that he was only slightly injured. He
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
RALLY AT COLUMBIA HALL.

Democratic mass meeting will be held
at Columbia Hall, Ocean and Gator ave-
nues, Tuesday October %, at eight P, M.
The following speakers will address the
meeting: Hon. George L. wellington,
Rep. U. S. Sen. of Nd; Hon. Jas. J.
Murphy, Warren Dixon, Alexander
Young, Jas. Ellington, Hon. Edw. Rice,
Jos. Tumulty, M. B. Holmes, Jas. Kelly,
Geo. Tenant
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
MR.. MoRAN'S BAD FALL.

About five o'clock Thursday afternoon,
Della Moran, aged 80 fell down stairs at
her home No. 2O1 Garfield avenue. DR..
Limeburner attended her and found she
was severely injured internally. She was
removed to the City Hospital yesterday in
the Ambulance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.

The Irish American Union, with Demo-
cratic headquarters, at No. 201 Mont
gomery street. will hold grand Demo-
cratic rally this evening at the Taber-
naclc, York and Henderson streets. The
principal speeker of the evening will be
John F. Finnerty, of Chicago The local
candidates will be present and viii also
make addresses. Besides Mr.. Finnerty,
Mr.. James F. Minturn, of Hobolxen and
James A. Hamil will address the meet
inr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
Mr.. PURTELL'S NEW OFFICE.

In recognition of his faithfulness to
the Democratic party, John R. Purtell
who recently lost his position in the coun-
ty Clerks office. has been appointed re-
cording clerk in Register James G.
Clarke's office. Mr.. Purtell will take his
new position next Monday. His friends
are pleased to learn of his appointment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
SIXTH, EIGHTH, NINTH RATIFICATION

Philips Hall the latter part of this month.
monster mass meeting of the Sixth,
Eighth and Ninth Wards to be held in
Phoenix Hall next Saturday, is doing all
in its power toward completing arrange
ments for a successful demonstration.
The best speakers of the county will be
present. Each ward delegation will march
to the hall headed by band big
crowd is expected and excellent results
icif ted. ..3...sl.a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
AMERICUS CLUB TO MEET.

The Americans Club, a popular Repub-
lican organization of the .Horseshoe''
section will hold a mass melting Monday
evening, October 29. at st. Michaeps Hail.
Erie and Tenth streets. Among the speak
ers who will be present at the meeting
will be Marshall Van Wrinkle, Mark M.
Pagan, John Rotterdam, Frank Perlow-
ski and George B. Harper.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MoRcUE.

Extensive improvements are being made
in the morgue. The structure was badly
in need of a thorough overhauling for it
was fast going to decay. A new concrete
floor has been laid and additional racks
for ice boxes are being built. A new sys-
tenn of drainage has also been added.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
REPUBLICANS TO HAVE A PARADE.

Republican leaders are arranging a
parade for the evening before election
day. All the campaign clubs are expected
to attend. 1t is proposed to meet at the
County Committee headquarters on Paw
onia avenue and march along the Boule-
ward and through the downtown section.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
RoARENBECKS STORE ROBBED.

The shoe store Of Frank Rohrenbeck
was entered Thursday evening by thieves
who stole about IS from the till and did
not touch anything else Entrance was
effected by the rear door, The store is
located on Old Bergen Road near Green
vile avenue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20

them all about citizenship, to register and
to vote for the Democratic ticket.
The association will have great mass
meeting some time next week, at which
there will appear prominent Democratic
speakers. The association anticipates a
great assemblage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
SAID TO BE Mr.. ROBERTS.

The Board of Education will make its
selection of a supervising architect at
next weeks meeting. The successful cam
didate is said to be Mr.. Hugh Roberts
Of this city, an architect of high pro-
fessional attainments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
NINTH TO HAVE A MASS MEETING

The Ninth Ward Democratic Club has
decided to hold a mass meeting in
Philips. Hall te latter part of this month
The plans will be consummated at the
next meeting of the club. The Campaign
Committee has this work in hand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20

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DIED.

REIS-On Wednesday, Oct. IT. 1900. Ru-
doiph, beloved husband of Elizabeth
Reis. aged 40 years and II months
Relatives and friends, also members Of
F., are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence. No. los West Fifty
first street. Bayonne, on Sunday, Oct. q,
at p. NJ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
PATRIOTIC SONS ORDER.

A new society to be called the Patriotic
Order of Sons of America will be organ
lied at Fishers Hall, Newark avenue and
Erie street, Wednesday evening, Octo-
her "a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
BUFFERS AT SCHOOL NO. 2l.

Work of repairing the boilers for the
heating apparatus of No. p School was
commenced yesterday and will be finish
ed by Monday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Fire box No. AT was pulled laSt night
for a fire in the one story frame building,
No. 231 Hutton street, occupied as wagon
shed by H. G. Faller, and owned by the
Hildebrandt estate. The shed was con-
sumed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
PERSONAL

Counsellor James B. yredenburgh has
rented house in Van, Worst Park for the
winter season.
Mrs. William Brinkerhof1, of Summit
avenue, IS at present visiting her daughter
al Amherst, Mass.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-10-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 19Oo- Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at eight P. NJ. on
Sunday:-Fair and warmer weather to-
night and Sunday; winds south to east.
The age-herald., 1900-09-23
THE CITY HALL AGAIN

It is incomprehensble how the City Council should be carried away on the City Hall proposition. Let us look at the facts for a moment and no prudent business man can escape the conclusion that we are again on the high road to bankruptcy. To pay past due interest the city has just authorized the issue of $269 900 of bonds, and the interest on these, added to the prior debt of over $l,6OO,0OO. makes the in terest charge $125,OO0 per annum. Accepting the most optimistic estimate of valuations at ST, 900, we have a revenue from taxes of $170,000, and thus we have left from taxes for all purposes s45,O0O. and the balance necessary to conduct the city's affairs must come from licenses, and I hardly think anyone would say they should be in creased.
 By the terms of the bonds the coupons are receivable in payment of city taxes, and this contract can be enforced Now if we have a period of depression again, as may reasonably be expected what is to prevent another assault upon the credit of this city and the use of coupons to pay taxes? If this is done, where is the money to come from for police. fire department and sanitation, unless are able, as Is now attempted, to pay our debts by in- creasing them?
 ALEX T. LONDON.
The age-herald., 1900-09-23

"So I am an old resident, eh?"' said the
 major, "and should know something about
 Birmingham. We'll that is true. I don't
 own up to being old myself, mind you-a man can be an old resident here without
 being that. Well, let me see.'
 The major had just dined and was willing
 to talk. He thought moment recalling scenes of former days, then he began:
 Tn the early days of Birmingham, don't remember the exact year, there lived and moved a young man of much promise. He was bright, we'll educated and of abundant means. He had moved to Birmingham just after graudating at college with some dis tinction, with the object of growing up with the town and becoming identified with it's interests. He had intended to practice med icine. His father being wealthy supplied him freely with money, which was proba- bly, a mistake. He had fitted up in great elegance. a suite of bachelor apartments,
 where he entertained his friends in gen. erous and open-handed way. These apart ments were probably the most exclusive
 and most luxurious in the city, for Lane,
 as he shall be called, was somewhat of a sybarlte. The footstep was rendered noise less by thick Brussels carpets, the glare of the burning sun softened by artistic shades and curtains, the walls beautifully papered and hung with exquisite engrav- ings, but the most beautiful work of art in the rooms was a life sized statue in the
 purest Italian marble of that most beauti- ful thing in the world-the Venus de Milo. This was placed in one corner of the apart ment near window, with crimson velvet curtains at the hack and with other cur tains at the front which could be drawn to- gether, thus forming a recess, where the statue stood on its pedestal, and which Lane usually kept closed from the vulgar gaze, on account of some hobby. This statue was piece of extrAyagance even for Lane. It must have been worth several hundred dollars, and probably Lane kept it enclosed from view, to avoid inquisitive questions as to its cost
 With his many gifts of intellect his per-
 sonaI popularity and wealth, Lane did not seem, as we say now-a-days to progress. In truth he was misfit in the place. Bir- mingham in those days was a busy, driV- ing, community. where people to get along rose early and worked late. Lane did neith- CT. He had nothing to drive him, he dis liked early rising, and had never been taught how to work. So somehow he be- came a failure. His chief obstacle perhaps
The age-herald., 1900-09-23

be compelled to produce it after his aston ishing statement in Chicago.
 Chairman Hanna is really trining with the people. The old trusts have become new corporations without any alteration of their monopoly purposes. Hanna avails himself of this technicality, but in fact the old Standard Oil trust and the new Stand ard oil corporation are alike. Each could never have too much. Each was or is monopoly. Each was or Is grasping. Each would crush out all oppoistion. MT Han mas technicality will deceive no one. The new corporations are becoming more nu- merous, more grasping, more Wonopolizing every day, and more law-defying also, be- cause they have the Republican party and it's attorney generals and it's boss behind them
The age-herald., 1900-09-23
Egg and Chicken Crop.

The Swift and Armour Companies have been trying to effect a chicken trust, but, fortunately their chicken operations do not cover the Gulf States. The small dealer is still master of the chicken situa ton; but the small dealer is not developing his field producers up to the limit.
 This town, for example, is chicken hum gry. It needs throughout the warm sea- son 5000 chickens a day by rail, and it is now receiving but 150O. Arrivals in farmers wagons cannot be counted, but beyond these 5000 chickens day by rail are needed, and formerly that number was freely of- fered. The demand was never greater, and yet the supply has been only 5000 to 4O00 day, and is much less at present. Prices go up. and other meats are substituted
 But why are there fewer chickens and fewer eggs? Why have the farms and poultry yards lost their former productive ness? Why must people be turned away chicken hungry who have been able here to-oIe to procure ample SuPpleS al low rates? The country is full of corn and other fooa crops, but yet eggs and chickens are scarce and high, and the supply of each is deficient. Perhaps new issue is needed in this form: More chickens and less cot- ton--more eggs and less moonshine whisky The industrious hen Is presumably doing her duty, but sine is not numerous enough. There is something out of gear in the hen industry, and no one in the produce mar ket seems to know what it is All produce dealers, however, know that they want more eggs and chickens than the country storekeeper can supply.
The age-herald., 1900-09-23
E ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Manila Bay Battle.

Naval Constructor Hobson has arrived at Vancouver, homeward bound. While he was in Vancouver he was asked by the Vancouver Daily Providence to tell the condition in which he found the Spanish ships that he raised in Manila bay. Ill substance he stated that the Spaniards pulled out the plugs and opened the valves of the ships, thereby sinking them, and that no one of them was injured enough by shells to cause it to sink.
 The truth is the truth, and there is no more reason why the truth should not pre- vail in the history of the Manila Bay bat tie than in any other battle or affair in the world. Lieutenant Hobson told what was within his own knowledge, and he told nothing that could in any wise be consid- cred an official secret. And yet intimations have already come from Rear Admiral Crowninshield. chief of the Bureau of Nav igation, and Acting Secretary of the Navy, that Lieutenant Hobson may be repri- manded. If the officer of the navy should
 
 a matter that is of historical interest only, then perhaps Lieutenant Hobson should be punished. Before, however, the Secretary of the Navy censures him, 1t would seem to be better to ascertain the truth. If MT. Hobson has told the truth he should not be censured in any manner He has been squibbed and discussed unjusuy already, and an unjust censure from the Navy De- partment will turn public sentiment in his favor again. He has received but little re- ward for his heroic act in Santiago Bay, and the people will not stand any nonsense iE his case from officers in their pay. The country was not made for the officers, but the officers for the country, and the coun- try wants the truth in the story of the Manila Bay battle as in those of all other battles.
The age-herald., 1900-09-23

man, his love and his reverence, as the heart of a goddess or a woman ever should be. The Venus was in love, and now she longed for arms that she might enfold him to her heart and comfort him; how she longed for speech that she might tell him all that a woman may tell to the man she loves Was ever fate more cruel, that she a goddess, with a woman's love should be condemned to life of silence, evermore to stay metionless on her pedestal. never by word or deed to comfort this unfortGn- ate.
 Another year passed. Lane had fallen from grace more than once. Often he reeled home, hardly able to find his way to his bed, with the fumes of liquor mud ding his grain and drowning out what little manhood remained with him. Those scenes were hours of agony to the Venus. A deep melancholy had possessed her She saw and felt that Lane was hopeless and a great resolve took hold of her mind. After @ particularly painful scene with Lane, when he had again knelt before her and for the hundredth time swore that he would reform, she determined to try him once more. 'I will give him one more chance,' thought she, "and if he falls me again will kill him and myself also''
 Late In the night Lane, blind with the fumes of liquor, staggered up the stairs. He reached his room and sat down in his accustomed chair before the Venus. He was too drunk to notice that he had left the curtains drawn all day exposing her to the gaze of any vulgar passer by. He sat in the chair and dozed, suddenly he fell to the floor underneath the Venus.
 'It has come aS Slast." thought she Fate wills it. Lane my beloved, though I cannot tell him so, is worse than dead. His heart is broken, and his head will be by morning, and Tiny heart is broken as we'll as my arms. I need but broken head to be like my loved one. feel that I will soon be all broken up. Give me strength O Jupiter, to end it all!''
 For moment she rocked unbalanced on the pedestal then with mighty effort she hurled herself forward and fell on Lane who lay motionless on the floor. Lane was killed and the statue shattered by the fall. It was said at the time that Lane In a drunken fit had reeled against the statue, upsetting 1t and causing his death. This seemed the natural solution of the mystery. But how can man ever know the myste- rious workings of the heart of a goddess.
 F. H. M.
The age-herald., 1900-09-23
SKETCHES FROM EVERYDAY LIFE.
THE FATE OF A DREAMER AND A VENUS

I'LL hhI VI n DANA@FAiAA-hN AhAt| n was his education. He loved the beautiful too much to care for the practical He had been over-refined. He was human razor. sharpe, but too delicate to deliver the sledge hammer blows which are necessary to drive a wedge into the world.
 
 He had been in Birmingham five years when two crushing blows fell upon him. First, he received news that his father had died practically bankrupt. This cut off the income on which he had always been de- pendent, still he could have supported him. self. The second was more serious, he was disappointed in love. A girl that he was engaged to quietly and without any excuse married another man. This was bitter pill to him and made him somewhat sour and morose. Gradually he lost interest in life, lost hope and lost faith.
 
 In a few years he had changed so much for the worse that friend seeing him after such lapse of time would not have known him. He had given up his luxurious rooms and lived in what was little better than garret. He had taken to drink in his des- pair, and with love, hope and faith gone, had fallen by the wayside, and the world was passing him by on the other side. Out of the wreckage of his former life he had preserved but one thing, the Venus. This he had enshrined as before in & kind of temple, and though often pressed for money he would not sell her. This was the one joy of his life. On this marble beauty he layished all the love, all the adoration that was left in his soul. She at least he could love without fear. She was incapa- ble of treachery, incapable of deceit. The statue was placed as before near a window whose light illumined each graceful curve of her body, as the pedestal revolved under Lanes touch. Often in the summer even ings he would sit silent before her, gazing spellbound on her beauty; then suddenly pouring out his whole heart and soul to this marble goddess, speaking caressing words out of the fullness of a bitter heart which should have melted even a heart of marble and caused a blush of joy to mantle her palld cheek. Once he grew serious, and falling on his knees before the goddess he swore that he would lead better life, that never again should drop of liquor pass his lips. That by Gods help and his love for her, he would be better man.
 And now a thing happened which to the ignorant will appear strange and impossi ble-the goddess fell in love. Her heart had been touched by the misfortunes of a