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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
WOMEN ELocUTIoNISTS.
Interesting Article BY Joseph Dana
Miller of This City.

Mr.. Joseph Dana Miller of this city has
an entertaining article on Women
Elocutionists'' in the current number of
"The National Magazine" of Boston. In
opening Mr.. Miller makes sound and
sensible plea for elocution. He points out
how much is lost in reading and shows
how the beauties and true worth are
brought out when poetry or prose is read
in an intelligent and pains taking manner.
Especially true is this of the scriptures
and Mr.. Miller woefully exclaims ''how
few clergymen read the Bible as it ought
to be read. Have we not, all of US, grown
impatient oftimes of the pulpit droning
of that magnificent literature of the Old
and New Testament, the lifeless, spirit
less rendering of the splendid text
Mr.. Miller is of the opinion that women
make the best elocutionists. BY elocution
he does not mean simply "reclting pieces"
but that art which has been brought to
perceptibly high plane by the Intelligent
labers of a number of gifted and con-
scientious artists chiefly women with
whose work the article deals.
The many people who are inclined to
look askance at the ''female elocutionist"
and wonder what good purpose, if any,
she serves. will find much to think about
in Mr.. Miller's article
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
new JERSEY ARCHITECTS.
Chapter Organized In Newark
Last Friday.

A New Jersey chapter of architects was
organized Friday afternoon in Newark, it
will affiliate itself with the Society of
American Institute of Architects. The
chapter includes in it's membership COM
petent and honorable architects through
out the State.
An election of officers took place and
the following gentlemen were elected
Thomas Cressy of Newark, president;
Charles P. Baldwin, of Newark, vice
president; Albert Boyer, of Hoboken,
second vice president; Hugh Roberts, of
Jersey City, secretary, and Herman
Kreitler, of Newark, treasurer.
After the officers were elected delegates
were chosen TO represent the chapter at
the national convention of American In
stitute of Architects at Washington, from
December u to IA. The delegates were w.
II. Ely Herman Kreitler, of Newark,
and George w. Vonarx, of Jersey City
The Chapter has applied for a charter
from the Board of Governors of the
American Institute and as soon as it is
granted a meeting will be held for the
purpose of having the chapter incor-
porated under the laws of New Jersey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
RAMBLERS STUDY MYTHS.
Interesting Talk on Grecian
Mythology by Miss Myers
Yesterday.

The Rambler Club held an interesting
meeting yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Miss A. .B. Myers, the president,
No. 90 Clinton avenue, studying Greek
Mythology, especially the philosophy OF
the myths.
Miss Myers gave very instructive, in
teresting talk on the subject. The an
tiquity of myth, she said, is generally
proof that it contains an accepted belief,
or a widely received experience on the
part of the race, as the solar myths to
be found under various forms in all ma
tions. She spoke of the early Hindoo
gods, symbohcal of natural phenomena,
as the sun god, Indra, and passed on to
the Greek gods, the moral symbols. She
gave the story of Perseus, the story of
Oedipus and several others.
A general discussion followed this talk,
in turn followed by refreshments, and the
meeting adjourned to meet Wednesday
afternoon, November 2S, at the residence
of Miss May Forman, Bergen and Bel
mont avenues, when the years pro-
gramme on the Greek drama will prob
ably be ready for distribution.
Among those present yesterday were:-
Miss A. B. Myers, Mrs Martin, Miss s.
Evelyn Foster, Miss Margaret Page, Miss
Brook, Miss Bessie Hinds. Miss Matte
Nordine, Miss Bigoney, Miss Florence
Miller Miss Clerihew, Miss Belle Struck,
Miss Eloise Mayer Miss Ella McIntire,
Miss Hartnett, Miss Bessie White.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
LUCK WENT "AeIn HIM.
But Tony Made Up For 1t With a
Rabbit Stew.

Tony Reuter-, a hoseman connected
with No. 2 Engine Company, on Morris
street. took his usual day off last week,
and informed his brother members of the
company that he intended to spend his
day off on a fishing trip with a friend.
the members wished him luck, and told
him if everything went favorably not to
forget to bring some of his catch to the
engine house on the following day so that
they could have feast at his expense.
Tony smiled and replied
'Oh, that's all right. won't forget
you boys. never fail to get good mess
whenever go out on one of these expedi-
tions."
He left the house with a broad smile on
his countenance. and the other members
spent the day discussing the feast they
would enjoy when Tony returned.
He came back, but his expression was
that commonly supposed to be worn by
man who lost his last friend.
The boys knew what was up at once.
They surmised that his luck had failed
him, and Immediately began to poke fun
at him. He stood it as long as he could.
and then told the boys that he would
make it good with them by treating them
to rabbit stew when his finances were In
better shape.
He made good and last evening the
members of the company were treated to
the delicious stew, and Tony is forgiven.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
LIQUID AIR AUTO.
All Kinds of Machines ON View at
the Show.

Scientists have been watching the de-
selopment of liquid air closely, and now
hat it has been applied as motor force
for an automobile, people are wondering
where it all will end. The first attempt
to run a machine on a public track, pro-
PEELED by liquid air. was made at the Au-
tonobile Show at the Grand Central Pal
ace Monday night. The success of the
trial astonished the various automobile
manufacturers, who are exhibiting the
latest things in motor construction at the
palace The machine ran evenly and
smoothly and seemed to be under the per-
feet control of the operator. There are
two copper tanks in the rear of the body
OF the vehicle hidden from sight. These
connect with a little engine not unlike
that seen in the steam vehicle.
An automobile at the show, which sells
for $4.5. is attracting much attention.
One machine is said to have received
sixteen coats of paint, the finish being
superior to anything so far seen in car
riage construction. Most of the vehicles
have received six or seven coats of hand
rubbed enamel for their rich and hand
soTsse appearance An electric machine
is shown which viii travel eighty-five
miles without being recharged. The mos
tor bicycle, Weighing IN all seventy-fiye
pounds. was fairly annlhilatins space
around the track last night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
CLUB WOMEN IN ENGLAND
Interesting Papers by Miss
Webber and Mrs. Harri-
son at Literature Depart
ment Yesterday.

There were two very interesting and in
structive papers yesterday afternoon at
the meeting of the Woman's Club Litera-
ture Department, held in Room /, Has
brouck Institute. The first was by Miss
G. B. Welsh on Miracle Plays and Mys-
teries,'' and the second by Mrs. Henry
Harrison ON Festivals in Merrie Eng
land"
Miss Welsh described the miracle and
mystery plays, which originated, prob
ably, with the monks and were entirely
of a religious nature. Nearly every town
had its own circle of players. and the ac-
tors were chosen according to their trades.
THE Crucihxion of Christ Mary
Magdalene,'' 1.-THE Resurrection of
Lazarus" and other Biblical stories were
represented in these early plays. Droll
characters and ridiculous speeches We're
introduced by the devils or villains to
relieve the heavy tragedy of nearly every
play then in vogue. All manner of vice
and sin were held up to ridicule. Shakes
peare, the speaker thought, must have
felt the influence of these plays, as he
had plenty of opportunity in his boyhood
to see them.
said, were seldom seen in England, after
the sixteenth century, though visitors to
Germany every ten years have chance
to witness a modern production of a
mystery in the Passion Play at Oberam-
mergau.
The mystery and miracle plays really
died with the death of Queen Elizabeth,
but according to the speaker, they had an
indirect power for good.
Mrs Henry Harrison spoke of the num-
Der of English festivals, saying there was
one for nearly every day in the year. She
spoke particularly of Christmas, New
Years Whitsuntide, Palm Sunday, Easter
and May Day, and brought out the fact
that nearly every festival originally cele-
brated some pagan god or event, but had
been made to fit the Christian events by
a Christian country. She described the
old English Christmas and May Day, with
the old customs andacostumes many of
which have been handed down to the
present generation, and concluded by
reading an extract from Blackstone,
showing how these holidays governed the.
bank holidays of England and the legal
holidays
general discussion followed these
papers, and roll call on current events
name with an item of news from the past
month. The best selling books were given,
a review of DR.. Watson's Life of the
Master" and a number of newspaper
clippings and magazine articles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
TO Be HOLMES.
New Board Of Freeholders
Decides in Caucus on
It's Director.
WILL REFLECT MANY OFFICIALS
Rumor Says There Will Be
Changes in Snake Hill
Institutions.

AS result Of a caucus the new Board
of Freeholders, to be organized on Mon
day, December 3, will elect Michael B.
Holmes as the Director. 1t was a close
race between him and James Ellington
who last night withdrew The present
clerk and assistant clerk, James r. Egan
and John I. Noonan, will be reelected
There are many changes to be made, lots
of positions to be filled, and for each Office
there is at least half dozen applicants,
each eager to serve the county for a
trifiing consideration
The law officers of the county, Messrs
John Griffin and Alexander c. Young will
be re-elected, also the County Superinten-
dent, C.. P. Smith, and DIR. Converse, the
County Physician
At Snake Hill, it is rumored, there will
be some changes. Col Grimes will be re-
talned bu there may be a change in the
Almshouse, Asylum and Storekeepers s
Offices
The new Freeholders have had a busy
time since their election in hearing appli-
cants for places. They all maintain dis
Greet silence as to their plans.
s'.Youll know all about what we are go
ing to do on Monday when we organize"
said Freeholder Ellington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
!. NO MORE FREE JOBS.
Building Trades Council OBJ
jects to Cops Doing
Laborers' Work.

The action of the police and fire boards
of Jersey City in detailing men in their
respective departments to do mechanics
work at the police stations and fire houses
was subject of much discussion and no
little criticism at last nights meeting of
the United Building Trades Council, at
Council Hall, No. IL Hoboken avenue.
The matter came up in the report of
the Executive Committee and it was de-
termined to impress upon the city Off
cials the fact that such action was OBJ
jectionable to all union men allied with
the Building Trades Council
Credentials for NJ Kohl as the repre-
sentative Of Lathers' Union No. 2, were
presented and he was seated.
In communication the Central Labor
Union protested against a Hoboken local
connected with the Council meeting in
non-union hall. 1t was decided to use
every edeavor to have the proprietor of
the hall unionize it,
The reelection of Thorn T. Conroy as
business agen by the Executive Board
was concurred in. He submitted a report
showing that he had made a general tour
of the county and found building trades
matters in good shape everywhere.
1uS ui1lCulty Oh Ine eleCIrlcdl workers
on the new Commercial Trust Co.'S build
ing in Jersey City was referred to the ex-
ecutive committee, and it was reported
that Union No. Is of that industry had
appointed W. Brown, former delegate to
the council, as business agent.
A plasterers' grievance against job on
Palisade avenue, and one presented by the
plumbers against a job on Montgomery
street, were announced settled. A num-
Der of Bayonne jobs were reported and
the Business Agent was instructed to
move against Contractor Cromwell.
Every trade reported business booming
Delegate E. C. Thorout of Plumbers
Union No. "a, was unanimously elected
sergeant-at-arms.
Therfe was considerable criticism of the
reported action of the Bricklayer Masons
of Essex county in imposing payment
of SIS on all men working on large jobs in
that county. 1t was stated that an effort
would be made to inaugurate the same
scheme in this county and the council de-
cided, if it was attempted, to fight it in
every way possible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
FIVE LIVELY FIGHTS.
Republicans Preparing For
Battle at the Primaries
December 5.

Republicans, machine and otherwise,
are preparing for the primaries, the date
of which has been fixed for December 5.
County Committeeman are to be elected
and there will be very lively fights in at
least five wards.
In the Bergen section the customary tri-
angular duel between John P. Landrine,
Louis Steubenvohl and Edward Mitchell
will be fought. Mr.. Louis has repented
of his leaning toward Democracy and is
now anxious to get back into the fold
again and into the graces of the powers
that be.
Gamaliel Christie is at it again with
Thomas McEwan behind his back, and
Gamaliel talks about ripping the "innerds'
out of somebody. A meeting of the "as-
sociation" was held last night.
There were three out of the five mem
bers present. Since 1t was private affair
no newspaper men were admitted. After
two hours talk the chairman was inter-
viewed and this Is his statement:-
1--WE are preparing to fight against the
ring. Just look at the last election fig
ures and tell me if it amt a throw
down? We don't stand for it. and -
we mean to get the party up to
where it ought to be
and don't you forget it,
The plan to get all the disgruntled
people to send delegates to a meeting to
be held next week where it is fintd the
Honorable Tom will read manifesto over
which he has been expending much
thought an dtime.
"Its fine Brother George is reported
to have said. "and we'll open some peo-
pies eyes,"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
ELKS START WORK.
Tabernacle To Be Made
Ready for the Lodge
By February.

The Board of Directors of the Elks,
who purchased the Tabernacle for the
lodge, held a meeting last evening for the
purpose of receiving bids for the painting
and reconstructing of the building. The
bids were received and contracts will be
awarded at a meeting tomorrow evening.
Architect Sailer was to have submitted
his plans and specifications but they were
not quite ready. They will not be acted
upon before tomorrow evening.
The directors have decided to push
matters as quickly as possible. The con-
tract for the painting will be awarded to-
morrow evening for the outside of the
building and the work will be started the
following day.
This will be done for the purpose of hav-
ing the experior part of the building ready
by December g. when the Elks will hold
their memorial service.
A member of the board of directors said
this morning that the whole building
would be ready for occupany by about the
first of February.
There was no action taken in regard to
the suit, which, it is said, will be brought
by the downtown people of the Tabernacle
to regain possession of it. A member in
speaking of the suit said that it was all
foolishness for the Tabernacle members
to begin suit as the Elks have a cellar
title to the property and the lodge acted
fairly with the members of the church
who had a right to sell it.
A prominent member of the Elks So
ciety was interviewed on the status of the
Tabernacle sale. He said that if the
downtown members were to sue in an
effort to secure the property to thems-
selves, the suit must be instituted against
the Board of Trustees of the First Con
gregational Society. 1.-THE Elks have
nothing to defend as they are well pro-
tected,'' he said.
There is much speculation as to the le-
gality of the transaction and as to how
it was made. For a long time the Elks
had attempted to secure quarters, but ev-
cry time they signifed their intention of
purchasing prices were boosted. So at
last it was decided to work quietly. AS
far back as year ago, the Tabernacle
was spoken of as being desirable place.
Some strings were pulled even then.
Instead of purchasing the property in
the name of the Elks Water Registrar
Peckham, one of the committee, negotiat-
in his own name. The purchase price is
$40 900, of which 81. 900 was paid down and
a mortgage for 1000 taken by the trus-
tees of the First Congregational Society.
The deed will be conveyed to Mr. Peck
ham, who will in turn hand the property
over to the Elks Society.
Mr.. Peckham and the Elke are we'll pro-
tected and cannot possibly loose anything
even should the talked of litigation go
against them.
A prominent Elk in talking of the uses
to which the building would be put, asd
that only the best class of people will be
allowed the use of the building.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
ST. PATRIcK's EUcARE.
Pretty Prizes Awarded to Lucky
PLAYERS.

The second euchre of St. Patrick's
Catholic Club was held last evening in
the clubhouse Much interest was shown
and the contest was exciting. The prize
winners were-Miss M. ]. KERN, blue tea
set and case: Mr.. Maurice Ward, card
receiver, Miss M. Gallagher, vase, Mr.. p
H. Kilroy, pair of vases, Miss A. Nugent
bouquet holder; Mr.. James Pierce UNI
brella; Mr.. NJ. Dwyer, picture; Mr.. Pat
terson, japanese tobacco jar, and Miss M
Lillis, alarm clock Dancing followed and
these stayed to dance:-Miss Sadie Nc
Hugh, Miss Nellie McHugh, Miss M
Manning, Miss F. Bluett, Miss Carlock
Mr.. Carlock, Mr.. Kilroy. Miss NJ Kilroy,
Miss A. Driscoll, Miss Nora Rea, Miss M
]. KERN, Miss ]. Mannion, Miss Atkinson,
Miss Moran, Miss G. Nugent, Miss A.
Nugent, Miss Nevin, Miss M. Lii IS, Miss
Mahoney, Miss Whelihan, Miss ]. Nevin,
Miss c. Murphy, Miss Jessie Brown, Miss
K. Norton, Mrs. Mara, Miss Morris,
Rev. ]. A. Keough, Messrs NJ McHor-
ney, NJ. Mara, F. Brady, Phi. Murphy,
James Manning, P. H. Kilroy, r.. Carlock,
w. j. Carlock, t. Lynch, J. Mcguire, w.
Driscol, j. O'Hare, D. Byrnes, W. Kicker
ich, t. Byrnes, w. Dwyer J. KERN, J..
Murphy. J. Daily. P. Nugent. T. Tanner,
Whelihan, J. F. Kerwin, James Kerwin,
James p. Pierce, A. KERN, w. Rickerich.
These were on the committee in charge:
Andrew KERN, Francis j. Brady and +.
J. Murphy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
THE NATURALIZATION MILL
Judge Blair Will Examine Appli-
cants Every Friday.

Judge Blair announced yesterday that
hereafter applicants for naturalization
would be examined on any Friday morn
ing before the session of the Orphans
Court began.
AS will be remembered this paper prior
to election pointed out the injustice of the
system which had practically disfranchis-
ed over Loco willing to be citizens who had
filed their applications in ample time but
were given no opportunity to be examined
until shortly before election when COM
paratively few of them were able to be
present.
1t was pointed out that during the in
cumbency of Judge Hudspeth, Judge
Blair's predecessor, as head of the natur-
alization mill, applications for naturaliza-
ton were disposed of before each days
session of court, and the result was that
there was no accumulation as was the
case last year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
COMING EVENTS.

Indications point to the fact that the
ball of the Mulligan Guards, composed of
some Of the best known young men in
the Horseshoe district will be one of
the events of the season at Woods Hall.
1t will take place on December 10.
The Scottish-American Club will hold its
annual ball at Woods Hall on Monday
evening, December g. The Committee Of
Arrangements consists of William Flana-
gan, William ]. McGuinness, Richard
Whelan, James S. Frisnan, John Halli-
gan, Thomas vogellus, Frank Clapp, John
Smell, Frank Kenny and James Gillen.
Walter Ince will be chairman of the Re-
ception Committee.
The James Rcflly Repair and Supply
company.s employees will dance at Wood $
Hall on the evening of December 49, The
committee in charge Of the arrangements
consists Of : Merrill. chairman; William
Humphries, w. Haggas, a.. Buesf, G.
Boige. ]. Rooney, and D. Powers. E. Nc
Gowan Is president Of the assoeia tion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
RECEPTION AT ST. PETERS.
Young People Had Good Time
Last Night.

The young men and ladies of ST. Peters
Sodality opened the season last evening
with their usual monthly reception. 1t
was largely attended. The programme
rendered previous to the reception was
greatly enjoyed by the young people The
Rev. Father Zwinge, rector of the church,
opened the programme with an address
Of welcome.
Solos were rendered by Miss R. MCGEE,
Miss Kathyrn Finnerty, Mr.. H. Gepp,
Miss Weile, and Mr.. T. Rooney, gave a
number of selections. The Rev. Father
freeman interested the young people with
a chemical experiment. Dancing follow
ed the entertainment.
The committee in charge was:-Miss K.
Salmon, chairman; Miss r. Madden, Miss
]. Gillic, Mr.. w. Mallen and Mr.. J.
Dolan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-11-22
GREAT LABOR CONVENTION.

The twentieth annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor will open
on Thursday, December 6, in Louisville,
Kentucky. The convention will be an
unusually large one, the largest, it is ex-
pected in the history of the great labor
federation. 1t will continue in session
about two weeks.
The Federation of Trade and Labor
Unions of New Jersey will be represented
by J. P. Mcdonnell, of Paterson. Before
leaving for Louisville, Delegate McDon-
nell desires to hear from labor organiza-
tions and workingmen if they have any
suggestions to offer respecting the labor
questions to be introduced or discussed at
the convention