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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
ADJOURNS TO MONDAY
Legislature Finds Nothing
To Do-- Abbett's Bills
introduced.
Especial to '"The Jersey city News.'D


TRENTON, Jan. 49, 1sO1.-Both Houses
met for short time this morning, but as
nothing was done except the introduction
of bills an adjournment to Monday was
taken before noon in both chambers. The
Governor sent to the Senate the names of
Abram G. Garretson and John F. Fort for
associate Justices of the Supreme Court
for full terms, they having been appoint
ed heretofore for unexpired terms. Coll
onel Alexander Oliphant was named for
Adjutant General to succeed the late Cen
eral Stryker. The office is life position.
Senator Francis introduced a bill pro-
viding for the widening of Main street,
Asbury Park, the idea being to make a
magnificent thoroughfare. Senator Hanies
of Burlington, Introduced a measure max
ing Ia high msidemeanor to maliciously
or wilfully set fire to the marshes, cram
berry logs or meadow of another.
In the House Mr.. Albeit came to the
front with his antitrust bills which he
worked so hard to pass as the last ses-
sion and which the Republicans worked
just as hard not to pass. These make
combinations to restrict competition in
trade misdemeanor punishable with a fine
of $1,000 to 5000.
Makes it unlawful for any railroad
company of this State or operating in this
State, to enter into any agreement with
any other road for the purpose of con-
trolling passenger or freight rates; PEN
atty, forfeiture of charter; Attorney Cen
eral to enforce act.
Provides that the issue of capital stock
of any Incorporated company of this
State in payment for property acquired
shall be subject to the approval of the
State Board of Assessors.
Provides that the present tax on rail-
road property which goes to the State
shall go to the municipality in which the
property is located.
Makes the annual franchise tax on cor
porations with three millions capital or
more one-twentieth of one per cent on
such excess.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15

of your fellow trustees you have erected
this monument to your honest toll for
the masses and if there are some who
still continue to criticise and find fault
do not mind; the day will come when all
of us have gone to that unknown land
from which ino traveller ever returned,
when dust will have mingled with dust,
history of Jersey City read by unborn
generations will tell them of the names
of the Trustees of the Free Public
Library, DIR. L. ]. Gordon, Stephen L..
Harvey, John J. Voorhees,. Nelson ]. H.
Edge, James Luby, and all who were in
strumental n ierectnig this temple of
learning.
Before closing my remarks 1 beg to
call attention to my predecessor in office,
Honorable p. F. Wanser. Under his ad-
ministration beautiful City Hall was
erected-under me this Free Public Lii
brary. In both buildings the city has re-
ceived in return for the money outlaid,
lasting monuments for generations to
come. and for their benefit we leave them
more than was left us In the good old
days gone by. Let the good work go on
improving the city in every way, so that
we may continue to be progressive, yet
not careless or wasteful. With these few
remarks and renewed thanks for your
labor l accept this building and may it
be saved from harm or destruction for
centuries. Applause.)
Right Rev. Monsignor Seton before
pronouncing the benedfction, made an elo-
quent little speech on the advantages of
Free Public Library. 1t was a remark
able thing, he said, that at the beginning
of the last century there were only two
libraries in the United States, one in
Philadelphia and the other in Boston, and
row only to think that from the Great
Lakes to the Gulf, the Atlantic to the
Pacific, there are so many institutions of
that kind!
'slt is great thing" continued Dr. Sc
ton ''to have a public library. A public
library is a beneficent thing for any
city. See what advantages of reading
and self culture it brings.
''Those desiring to learn more than the
simple curriculum of our public schools
will find in it his hearts desire and not
to seize the opportunity he is wanting
his duty. (Applause.) I would urge
boys-our boys God bless them to read
good books. Read Fennmore Cooper and
Sir Walter Scott and learn from these
works to be brave and good and not
waste time in reading the namby-pamby
novelettes.' daughter and applause.)
After a few words of congratulation to
the Trustees, Dr. Seton gave the bene-
diction, and this closed the ceremony.
The crowds then left the chamber,
thronged in the corridors swepts down
stairs and all over the building, exam
ming and admiring, and listening to the
music of the orchestra and the Arions
until a late hur.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
MINKS' DINNER POSTPONED.

The Minkakwa Republican Club held
its regular meeting last night at the club
house, Ocean and Danforth avenue. The
newly elected officers were installed and
refreshments were served after the busi-
ness had been completed
The committee appointed to report on
the ACCESSIBILITY of holding dinner on
Lincoln's Birthday decided not to do so,
but defer the banquet until some time in
March.
The other reports read shows that the
club was in good financial condition and
fourishing in other respects.
The officers installed were:-Edward
Fry, president; Edward s. Brown, first
vice president; William B. Mason, second
vice president; Charles e. Frazee, secre-
tary; w. c. Dunn, corresponding secre-
tary; A. A. Langer, financial secretary
Charles Merker, treasurer; Samuel r.
Williams, sergeant-at-arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
new SECOND WARD CLUB.
Organized Last Night With
Nearly -Four Hundred
Members.

The new Second Ward Democratic Club
was organized at its permanent head
quarters. formerly the Cable Club house,
last nghti. Nearly five hundred voters
attended the meeting. Three hundred and
eighty-two members enrolled. The meet
ing was very enthusiastic and harmon
ious.
Frank Hague called the meeting to
oredef and Under Sheriff John Heavey
was made temporary chairman. This
nominating committee was chosen:-Ed-
ward Murphy, Owen Duffy, Charles M.
.Egan, Mchiael Noonan, Thomas F. Carey,
Michael Currp and Frank Hague.
While the nominating committee was
comforting in a committee room num-
Der Of interesting addresses were made
and songs were sung by Mr.. p. Kennedy.
Mr.. Arthur Gray was one of the princi-
pal speakers. His subject was "Organi-
zation" Referring to the recent fac
tional fight in the Horseshoe ranks of the
local Democracy. He said it was as pleas
ing to see so many Democrats Of that old
Democratic stronghold gathered under the
banner inscribed Harmony
He also alluded to the fact that despite
factional disputes over ward political
matters the Democracy of the ward had
rolled up larger majority than that of
any other ward in the city at the last
election. Without mentioning any name
the speaker referred to the leadership of
the county Democracy which he declared
was unparalleled by that of any county
in twenty-seven States in which he had
spoken.
The election off offceirs resulted as fol-
lows:-Charles c. Cassidy president; Ed
ward Murphy, first vice president; Ed
ward Faherty, second vice PRESIDENT M.
O Keefe, third vice president; John Lea
craft, recording secretary; Charles M.
Egan, corresponding secretary; William
F. King, financial secretary; Michael A.
Sulyain, treasurer; Martin Coleman,
sergeant-at-arms.
The Executive Committee will consist
of the members of the Democratic Coun-
ty Committee and six members of the
association. The latter will be named at
the next meeting. Five trustees are also
to be named.
There is universal rejoicing in the ranks
of the horseshoe Democracy over the re-
cent turn of affairs, the disbanding of
rival factional organizations and united
ward Democracy installed In permanent
and happy home. 1t is generally regard
ed AS master stroke of diplomacy on
the part of Democratic Leoder Robert
DAVIS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
MOST CAREFUL POLICEMAN
He Follows McLeary from New
York and illustrates Two
Attempts at Suicide.


Edward McLeary, young man who
Ives at No 506 Grand street. made two
attempts to commit suicidt last night,
and as result he is occupying a cell
in the Gregory street police station. He
was noticed acting in 2 queer manner
in tht Desbrosses street ferry house, New
York, and when he boarded the ferryboat
Baltimore a New York policeman accom-
panied him
stream he made an effort to take car
bolic acid, but was prevented by the
policeman. Frustrated in this. he tried
to jump overheard. but was again re-
strained, and when the Baltimore was
docked in this city Policeman Hawkins
was called and McIearg was arrested.
He will give no explanation of why he
tried to take his life The police say
that he was drunk at the time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
UNIVERSITY CLUBHOUSE.
Board Of Governors Is Nego-
tiating With Phoenix
B. and L.

The Board of Governors of the TYn;ver.
stly Club, has opened up negotfstions
with the Phoenix Building and Loan A.
sociation of the Heights for the purchase
OF the former home of the recently dis
Danced New jersey Bowling Club, on
virginia, midway between Jackson and
ocean avenues. The University Club has
Deen looking for a home by itself for
some time. The meetings are now held
IN the Union League Club on York street
near Jersey avenue. When first organized
the Jersey City Club at Clinton and Gre
scent avenues, was the meeting place.
me popular organization, composed ex-
clusively Of college graduate. has for
members some of the most prominent
PROFESSIONAL men in the county. It's sue
cess is assured and its standing is secure.
Inc membership ST large and the finances
are in the best of shape.
The building formerly used by the old
bowling club is situated in an excelIens
locality and can be reached by two car
lines. The Jackson and Ocean avenue
routes. The building rs a two story ana
basement and has all the couvenienees
for club purposes. The building would
make an ideal home for the club. only
recently new steam heating plant was
built for the clubhouse. The building can
be bought for $500. No deal has been
made as yet with the building ana loan
association The teams were given to q
representative of the club and he Will
doubtless report to the proper comnaIttee.
The members hope that the deal may be
successfully consummated humorous
reasons are set forth for wishing clubs
house on the Heights One is that most fs
the members reside on the Heights.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15

O'NEILL.-On Monday, January Il. 1901.
Honora, widow of the late Owen
O'Neill.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral on Wednes4
day.. January 16 at A. NJ, from her late
residence, No. 90 Laidlaw avenue: then&e
to st. JoseDh's Church. where solemn
high mass will be celebrated for the re4
pose of her soul.
GESNER.--In this city, on Saturday. Jam
uary IL, 1901, John G. Gesner, aged a
years.
Relatives and friends. also the members
of Hiram Lodge. No. II, F. g. A. NJ, are
his late residence. No. SEA Pavonia ave.
nue.. on Tuesday, January 15 at SP M
McI.AUGHIdN. .--On Saturday, January
Jersey avenue. Frank Mclaughlin.
Funeral Wednesday, January Is Il 8
A. M, from st. Bridget.s Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
CAPT NEWBURY PRESIDENT.

The Marine Society of New York had
it's annual election of officers yesterday.
when Captain Andrew ]. Newbnry, of
No. 81 Clifton place. this city, was elected
president for the year 1901 Captain John
r. Dewar. of Summit avenue, was a
strong candidate for vice president. but
he declined the honor and in that position
was elected Captain David A. Scribner.
The Marine Society is unique insti-
tuition composed of shipmasters Of the
State. With the presidency goes a trus-
teeship Of the Sailors Snug Harbor In
stitution OF Staten Island.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
ST. PATRlcKs MEETING POSTPONED

Owing to other parish matters of inn
portance the meeting of St. Patrick S
Catholic Club. postponed from January Z,
owing to the death Of Bishop Wigger, was
put off last evening until Wednesday
evening. Unless the Rev L. G. NJ Carroll
the president, recovers from his attack of
the grip, there may have to be further
postponement He was forced to give
way at the masses Sunday morning in
favor Of the Rev. Father Keough. Father
CARROTS. voice is in a bad way. Father
Monahan is on the sick list and he has
secured months vacation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
PRESENT FOR DR.. GORDON.

A pleasing feature Of last nights open
ing was the presentation of a handsome
gavel of polished wood to DR.. Leonard J.
Gordon, the energetic, pushing, go-ahead
chairman of the Board of Trustees. 1t
was given to him by Mayor Hoos, who
originally intended to present it at a trus-
tees meeting. The Mayor changed his
mind and gave it to the doctor last night
with many protestations of regard for the
work accomplished.
This is your night, Doctor" said the
Mayor. "and I congratulate you
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
BEGGING DIDN'T NET HIN MUCH.

'Rollie" Bailey, colered, twenty-five
years old, was arrested on Wilkinson ave
nue. yesterday, for begging. Patroiman
Stevens gave chase and Mounted Officer
Burke also joined in the chase.
Bailey was caught in the woods below
the Boulevard. and brought to the Fifth
Precinct Station House. When searched
the only things found on him were a
comb, a shoe lace, a pencil and some
papers. He said he came from Florida
and when in Jersey City lived at No. GIG
Communipaw avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
CATHOLIC CLUB TO DANCE.

The Board Of Directors of the Catholic
Club met last night. Several matters OF
Importance to the club were discussed
A dance will be given in the near future
at the club, which promises to eclipse In
brllliaucy all previous affairs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
An Old and Well Tried Remedy

Mrs. Miissows Soothing Syrup for
shildren 1eethslg snonld atways ae used
tor children write rretAiHg- II soELens the
gums, aliays the pain. cures ~ind csl!c
4r6 ls the beSe remedy tor dfarrhoea
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, JAM 10, 100. 01.-Forecast for
the thrty-six hours ending at eight p NJ.
Wednesday:-Tonight and tomorrow fair
and warm; winds south.
Hartnstt's Thermometrieai Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-15
no PREVENT THE GR1p

Laxative Brolnoz Guipine removes Il
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
third millions.

third millions.
If could have the space l would like
to speak of other evidences of the live
condition of the churches as evidenced
by the great philanthropic and benevo-
lent enterprises of the times. Here in
Michigan the Presbyterians had no
college ID years ago, but now they have
their Alma college with buildings and
endowments worth three hundred and
fifty thousand dollars and attended by
three hundred students.
The Presbyterian church alone sends
over million dollars abroad each year
to christianize the heather. And all
the leading denominations are engaged
i'll great missionary enterprises.
The speaker, though he was making
a point against the churches when he
referred to the splendid benevolent
efforts of the various fraternal organiz-
ations, but surely those noble deeds of
the fraternities reflects credit upon the
churches. A large proportion of the
members of tho various fraternities are
church members. And where did those
fratcrnal organizations get their ben
evo!ent impulses but from the princi-
pies OF the christian religion. Non
christian countries have their societies,
but not such societies as care for the
orphan and widow. 1t is only where
the principles of Christ are preached
that societies and fraternities engage
Ill these Christly ministrations.
Charles ID. Ellis.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
HUNG HIMSELF.
Thomas Lumsden, residing at Lynn
Corners, Tired of Life.

Word reached Yale yesterday (Thurs
day. morning that old Mr.. Lumsden
who resided with his wife on an 80-acre
farm just west Of William Neeper al
Lynn Corners, had hung himself in an
old log stable on the place early that
morning, where he was found dead by
one of the neighbors.
The supposition is that the old gen.
tleman got out Of bed sometime in the
night or early in the morning, and
without stopping to dress, went to the
stable, fastened rope to beam with
In his reach and then around his neck.
When this was done he raised his feet
from the ground, letting the weight of
his body onto the rope, and in this
position strangled to death.
Several years ago Mr.. Lumsden had
a paralytic stroke from which he lost
his speech. Not being able TO express
his thoughts, although he could hear,
1T worked on his mind and no doubt
this trouble more than anything else
is what caused him to commit suicide.
He was between 60 and 70 years of
age and leayes wife, who is quite
feeble, and a daughter, Mrs. Elston
Huffman, who sorely feel the loss.
Mr.. Huffman was at Port Huron on
the Board of Supervisors at the time
and being telephoned to, came up on
the O'Clock train.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
Chas. L. Warns Lecture.

The lecture in the Cole church Tues.
day evening by Charles l.. Warn was q
highly intellectual treat. His subject
Ancient and Modern Hawaii; was
handled with that freedom which the
experience of living on the island alone
can give.
Many amusing incidents and occur
rences were related.
Mr.. Warn is promising young ora
tor of refinement, and the keen atten-
tion he received from his audience did
him credit
Two years of Hawaiian life taught
him much of the native language. In
Hawaiian style and dialect, accompanied
by his guitar, he amused the audience
with a few songs. Among them a
'dirge' which they sing at weddings and
The Lamentation of Queen Lii which
she wrote while in prison. He exhibit
ed the Hawaiian flag, also half shark s
jaw containing several rows of teeth
with which the voracious fish masti-
Gates its food. This was examined by
many with great interest.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25

EDITOR EXPosIToR:
Dear Sir-Will you allow me space in
your paper to challenge one of the
statements made by the lecturer, Mr..
Lou j. Beauchamp, last Friday even
ing? The lecture was such a splendid
effort that l am very sorry to criticize
it at single point. The moral aim of
the speaker was high, and his skill mas
terly. Too high praise could hardly be
given him. The Yale public should be
truly thankful to the ones through
whose efforts he was permitted to de-
light Yale audience.
But Mr.. Beauchamp made certain
statements which i believe are not ac-
cording to facts. He told us the Christ
ian churches of the country are declin-
| ing. He said the growth of the church
es was not keeping pace with the
growth Of the population of the coun-
try. Now the figures as to the growth
of churches are fully published from
time to time and any one who cares to
consult the published statistics will see
that the Christian churches of America
are making splendid progress. Let Us
look at some of the facts as shown by the
published statistics. / here give figures
as taken from Dorchester's Problem of
Religious Progress and the annual
tables published by the N. Y. Indepen-
dent. If we look at the figures for the
whole nineteenth century we see grand
progress made by the churches.
In the year 1900 there was one Pro-
testant Evangelical church member for
every fourteen and half of the popu-
lation of the country. In 1850 there
was one to each six and half of the
population. In 1870 one to every five.
In 1900 one to every four of the popu-
lation. at the close of the nineteenth
century there were in the United States
fourteen times as many people as at
the beginning of the century. At the
close of the century there were fifty
two times as many Protestant Evangel-
ical church members as at the begin
ming.
Or if you consider the last ten years
of the century. In that time the popu-
lation increased about twenty percent,
but Protestant Evangelical church
membership increased over twenty.nine
percent. The record of the last year
as far as the figures are accessible,
shows splendid gains. The Presbyter-
ian church North had net increase
last year of 1859 members. The NJ.
Il. church North had a net increase
last year of $4,000 members. Surely
these figures show splendid progress.
The churches are gaining on the popu-
lation steadily.
In the above have not given figures
of Roman Catholic membership as that
church does not report communicants
as distinct from the general mass of
their adherents. The Roman Catholic
population of this country now num-
bers about eight and half millions. a
gain in the past ten years of two and
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
Yale Clothing rIouse.

A fine line of boys REFERS.
Gentlemen, if you would be COM
Portable this winter provide yourself
with fur coat. You will find good
ones here.
We have rubbers of all klnds-rub-
bers with leather tops. Lambertville
rubbers n specially.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
THE FIRST NUMBER
In the List Of Entertainments
to be given by the Yale
Public Schools.

The Yale Public Schools Lecture
Course opened last Friday evening with
lecture by Lou j. Beauchamp and if
the following five entertainments come
up to the standard of this first one we
may feel highly gratilied at the success
of the course.
AS usual, Central Hall was snugly
packed and the large audience was
completely captivated from the first
word uttered by Mr.. Beauchamp to the
final sentence. A very rapid talker, he
can say more in an hour than almost
any one else in two and yet his articu-
lation is perfectly plain and clear. The
subject of his talk here was "Take The
Sunny Side" and more sunny lecture
we never heard. 1t was enjoyed from
the eldest to the youngest person pres
ent. He was overflowing with humor
and his audience was quickly with him
as was testified by the continued hearty
laughter. You couldn't help yourself,
you simply had to follow suit, and then
would come quiet, serious, sensible
application of the story, little moral,
in fact, which would go right to the
hearts of the hearers, and touch the
good spot located in that region.
The Laughing Philosopher; was there
ever a more appropriate name given q
man? He was bubbling over with
laughter and good jokes and yet the
philosophy was there and he proved it
all as he went along. His own poems
which he recited, are full of tender
pathos. The last part of his talk was
devoted to love, cOurtship and popping
the question and the young people GER
tainly must find that he gave them the
best of advice.
We would be glad TO hear Mr.. Beau
champ again and hope that he may
come before Yale audience at some
future time.
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