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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
ST. JOHNS RECEPTION
Mrs. E. F. c. Young VIII Be in
Reception Party.

Miss Lillian Pitcher and her corps of
helpers were busy till late last night and
have been busy all day today decora ting
St. Johns Church and getting it ready
for the reception to be held tonight in
honor of DR.. Stoddard's twenty-fifth an
niversary. which reception promises to be
the grandest affair Of the kind ever given
in this city. Everything is to be as strict
ly high class as in private house re-
ception.
The Rev. and Mrs stoddard will stand
under bower of palms to receive con-
gratulations, and the presidents of the
various guilds viii act as reception
committee and viii be assisted by the
wardens and vestry of the church.
Among the ladies who will receive are:
Mrs. E. F. c. Young. Mrs. J. Frank APP
pieby, Mrs Henry E. Niese. Mrs Brice
Collard, Mrs. John Sidney Adams, Mss
Pitcher Miss NJ E. Ready. Mrs. John
Anness, Mrs Z. W. Harrison and Mrs..
George T. Smith, All the guilds win also
assist.
A feature Of the reception will be an
organ recital given by st. Johns new or
ganist, Mr.. Mckay. who is to begin his
engagement with the church May l. To-
night will be his first appearance and a
very delightful programme has been ar
ranged. Mr.. Mckay comes from SYRIA
cuse, New York. where he has had the
training and management of a boys choir
of four hundred voices.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
Lafayette and Hudson City
Citizens Ask Finance
Board for Money.


The Park Committee of the Hudson City
Businessmen Association waited ON the
Board of Finance yesterday and asked
that $4,000 be appropriated for the pur-
chase of a square block adjoining the
same present site of Riverview Park.
This same committee appeared before the
Legislature at the last session and sue
ceeded in having passed bill authoriz-
ing the Board of Finance to appropriate
$50. 900 for parks in Jersey City Ihe
whole object of the bill was to make 1t
possible for the Board to purchase the
desired site
The Board of Finance listened to the
arguments of DR.. Allen and a number or
others and looked over map Of the plot
and promised to carefully consider the
matter The delegation left with the inn
preston that its request would be
granted.
Archibald A Campbell, of Lafayette,
Fire Commissioners Angel and some other
gentlemen from the Lafayette Citizens
Association yesterday asked the Board OF
Finance to appropriate $4,000 for the i'm
provement of Lafayette Park.
They wish to begin work not later than
Arbor Day so that the opening cere-
monies, planting of trees and formal dedi-
cation may be made on that day The
Board promised to consider the matter
and to let the applicants know shortly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
He KNEW ALL RIGHT
Italian Boys Convincing An
swer AS to Where
Perjurers Go.

Many amusing answers are given by
juvenile witnesses when court or counsel
arc snterrogating them with the object of
learning If they possess sufficient knowl-
edge of an oath to have the same ad-
m.nistered to them Frequently children
o. fourteen or fifteen years exhibit sur
prising ignorance In this particular but
q little italian boy of about ten caused
considerable amusement at the trial of a
civil suit in the Circuit Court the other
day, and at the same time without utter
ing a word satisfied everybody that he
realized the sanctity Of the vow he was
willing to take.
DO you know what an oath tsp" was
the first question asked by the LAWYER
conducting the inquiry into the knowledge
Of the juvenile witnesses.
A negative shake Of the head was the
only response and the counsel for the
plaintiff, who had objected TO the child
being sworn, smiled in a satisfied man.
ner.
Where will you go If you tell a lie
here2" asked Judge Nevius, taking a
hand in the matter.
Without the slightest hesitation the
little fellow pointed IN the direction gen.
orally indicated as the location of the
place OF everlasting torment.
Court and counsel smiled as they looked
at the serious face Of the lad with the
index finger Of his right hand still point
ed at the floor OF the court room
He can be sworn. decided Judge
Sevius. ana the opposing counsel offered
no further objection,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
WHAT is The S. P. C. A.
1t Wants Tax Exemptions AS a
Charitable Institution.

An interesting hearing was held this
morning In the City Hall before the State
Board of Taxation. Counsellor James
Mccarthy brother Of President George
T. Mccarthy Of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals. applied to
the board for the exemption of that or
ganization from taxation. He based his
plea on the ground that the society Is
charitable institution and as such should
be exempted. He showed the statute Of
1881. which says that all institutions de-
fined as charitable in the old English
common law should be exempt from taxa
tion.
This law was enacted for he benefit of
the Y. NJ. c. A. of Paterson, it was held
BY the city. but the petitioners showed
one decided In the English courts and
one in Massachusetts In which societies
for the prevention of eruety to animals
were held to be charitable institutions.
The board told the petitioners to file
brief Decision may be handed down
next month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
LABoR'S VICTORY
Wage and Hour Schedule
Has Been Generally
Accepted in the
County.

Last nights melting of the United Build
ing Trades Council of Hudson County at
Council Hall was one of the largest AMI
most enthusiastic in the history of the
organization.
The reports of the different officers ard
committees telling of the general accept
ance of the new wage and hour schedules
with little opposition were well received
The Executive Committee reported on
its recent conference with committee of
the Bayonne Master Builders Trade Pro-
tective Association and said that the
prospects of an early settlement of trade
difficulties in that section Of the county
were gratifyingly bright The committee
was empowered to adjust all diffeffrenees
between masters and men at the confer
ence to be held at Hendrickson's Hall,
Bayonne, this afternoon.
The report recited the prompt action of
the Amalgamated Painters organization
of New York IN withdrawing its men wfc
had taken the places of local men on
strike, and warmly commended Business
Agent J. E, WestIake for his thorough
and able work during the recent trouble.
1t was announced that Steamfitters'
Local Union No. 274, which has jurisdic-
ton throughout the county. had appoint
ed w. j. Gallagher as business agent of
the craft. and that a special meeting Of
the organization would be held at But
lers Hall, Grove and Third streets, on
Friday evening 1t was also announced
that another section of the laborers had
placed an agent in the field.
Word was received that new organiza
ton of Building. Material Drivers would
be formed in Union Hill on Sunday next
and would apply for affiliation with the
Council.
anYouno, i5sa. m, ,hesh rdlsh rdlshrdlumm
The Repeal and Grievance Committee
rendered report on pending business and
the committee in charge Of the annual
Labor Day demonstration announced that
arrangements were progressing satisfac-
torily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
FIAANClERS' BLUFF
They Refer Excise Appropria-
ton Matters to Counsel
Record.

President Bacon of the Board of Excise
Commissioners failed to appear befire the
Board of Finance yesterday to ask TO rthe
appropriation of s4.s0o as provided in a
resolution adopted at the last meeting OF
the Excise Commissioners. The resolu-
tion was received and read and then re-
ferred to the Corporation Counsel for an
opinion The absence of the President of
the Excise Commission was something of
surprise AS there was no notice that
he would not appear. the Board of FL
nance waited for some time for him,
but it got too late to delay the meeting
any longer and at six o'clock the Board
adjourned. The money asked for is TO be
used for the payment Of salaries. The
Commissioners are to receive 1888 a
month until next December and two Ex-
else Inspectors are to receive the same
sum. Then there is to be an assistant
clerk at $500 per year.
The referring of the resolution to the
Corporation Counsel for an opinion by the
Board of Finance caused considerable
amusement about the City Hail. Every
one who has watched the trend of events
since the installation OF the new admin
istration already knows what the opinion
win be. Il Is known ofi AL sides that
Mr. Record drew up the bill that gave the
Excise Commissioners two inspectors and
an assistant clerk salaries.
Their was emo discussion on the resolu-
tion when 1t was read yesterday after
noon, but 1t Is expected that when Mr..
Record gives 1t as his opinion that the
81, 800 should be appropriated the Board Of
Finance win at once turn the money over
to the Excise Commission
T.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
CUI BONO?
Jersey City Board of Trade
Throws Cold Water on
State Board Scheme.

A proposition was made sometime ago
to the Jersey City Board of Trade BY
members OF similar bodies throughout the
State to unite in forming a state Board Of
Trade. but for many reasons the Board OF
Trade of this city has thrown cold water
on the plan.
What is the use OF it? We cannot see
any earthly reason for its existence. was
the cry of Jersey City. in which Newark
and Paterson joined.
Mr.. II. T. Baker. Of Bound Brook. who
is taking a great interest in the scheme
TO have monthly meetings either in New
ark. Jersey City or Trenton attended by
delegates from every board in the State,
the delegates to number in proportion TO
the membership Of the board. At thess
meetings we propose to take up the dis
cussfon of taxation and other mates
bearing upon State and local issues reia-
tive especially to cities. We also propose
to discuss methods. up-to-date methods,
for the management Of our municipaii-
ties
In spite of the opposition of Newark,
jersey City and Paterson boards Of trade.
meeting was held yesterday afternoon
in Trenton to organize the board. 1dE.
Baker was elected chairman and J. W.
Arrowsmith of Morristown, secretary.
The delegates present were
Trenton-Edmund C. Hill, Jacob c.
Bloom, Richard c. oliphant
Keyport-A Salz, F. F. Armstrong.
State Board of Agriculture-D. D. Den
ise Freehold; Samuel B. Ketcham. Pen
nington: Professor E. B. VOORHEES,, New
Brunswick; Franklin Dye, Trenton.
State Grange-George w. f. Gaunt,
Mullica Hill; A. E. Hedden, Verona; Hon
John T. Cox. Readington.
Bayonne-W. N. Gay, e. G. Brown.
Glassboro-A. W. seabrook. ]. F. I'M
hoff
Hackensack-Alfred t. Holley. A. H,
G. Maidment, w D. Snow.
Newton-Wiiliam w Woodward, H. c,
Ryerson. Lewis s. Iliff.
Camdcn-William H. Bradley. volnty
G. Bennett, George W. Jessup, " alter
Wood
Morristown-H. E. stirn, ]. W. Arrow
smith, Frank Rodler.
Elizabeth-AGr. McMaster.
Bound Brook-H. F. Baker, George NJ
LaMonte, w H. Durham.
General regret was expressed that til
boards of trade of the three big cities
named were not represented. and an effort
is to be made to win over these bodies. a
brief discussion ensued as to plans and
scope. ways and means, and the board ad
journed 10 meet May % in Trenton to hear
reports on constitution and bylaws.
Eve don't join Them said Mr.. Joseph
A. Dear, of the Board OF Trade in this
city, because we cannot see what gooe
can be accomplished by such an organiza-
tion's
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
Boulevard
SIDEWALKS
Freeholders Authorize the
Issuing Of Bonds to Pay
the Cost.
SYMPATHY FOR DIRECTOR
Committee Is Appointed to
Ascertain the Cost OF Inn
proving the Old Belle
vile Turnpike.

At the commencement Of yesterday
afternoons adjourned meeting Of the
Board OF Freeholders. Freeholder Patrick
Nugent OF Bayonne who occupied the
chair in the absence Of Director Michael
B. Holmes, spoke feelingiy of the recent
affliction 0 fthe popular Director by the
death OF his son, Thomas P. HolE.es, and
suitable resolutions of confidence were
adopted by a unanimous vote.
The Committee on Roads reported that
bids had been received for the crfbbing
and filing Of the south side Of the Pater-
son plank road in secaucus and that tina
bid of Charles Wagner, for Sss2. 50, was the
lowest. On motion Of Freeholder Ffncke
the contract was awarded to Mr.. wagner
at that figure
In a communication Contractors Gallery
& Murphy Acknowledged the reeeipt from
Clerk Egan Of a communication directing
them to at once put the Paterson plank
road in the condition called for BY the
terms Of their contract for the Improves
ment. They said that it now was IN such
condition and had been passed upon IA
vorably by the engineer in charge or ths
work and requested information as to the
cause Of complaint The comrnunicatiaH
was referred to the Road Committee.
A letter from F. r. Long & Co ac-
knowledged the receipt Of the boards re-
quest that only union labor be employed
at the work of painting the rev Paterson
Plank Road bridge over the Hackensack
bridge over the Haekensack. It was stat
ed that the work was already completed
with the exception of the Draw. and that
as far as practicable the wishes Of ths
board in the matter would be acaniesced
in by the American Bridge Co.. which Is
doing the work The communication star
ed that house painters could not be en-
ployed at this class Of work. and that tbs
men employed were union men. although
not affiliated with the local Building
Trades organization.
On motion of Freeholder Csparn, Acting
Director Nugent appointed Freeholders
Caparn. Kelly and Ellington commits
tee to obtain estimates OF the ptobaplc
cost of widening and improving the OLD
Relleviile Turnpike from the Newark
Turnp k TO Arlington as rsQness Sd reesn1-
Hudson.
on motion of Freeholder Fineke County
Collector Stephen Egan was directed to Is
sue sixty-fouf registered S.9O9 four per
cent twenty year bonds, which with the
S62 900 now in the sinking fund Tor Tn 2
purpose will be used to pay the cost OF
the Boulevard sidewalks Bids Tor ire
bonds will be received at a special meet
ing of the board to be held on Wednesday y
April % at four o'clock
BY a resolution offered by Freeholder
Ffncke the County Collector was author-
lied to borrow $50. 900 on temporary loan
in anticipation of the payment Of county
taxes by some OF the municipalities that
have NOT as vet settled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
LUTHERAN CONFERENCE
Closes It's Labors in This City and
Adiourns.

The conference of the Lutheran
Churches of New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut. which was held in St. Mat
thew's Church on Wayne street, Jersey
City. completed It's labors yesterday af-
ternoon and adjourned. At Wednesday
mornings session the committee on the
advisability of the removal of Wagner
College from Rochester n. Y, to some
pace further East mad e a report in
which they decided to leave the college
remain where it is at present and the
conference agreed with the committee.
The question of the education Of ministers
and organists at Wagner College was
placed In the hands of committee of
which the Rev f. Krealing Of Brooklyn
is chairman, and which will make re-
port on the matter in few weeks.
The Rev. D. Ewald of New Bruins wick
read paper on A Pastors Call" which
was discussed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
WHITE CASE ENDS
Rebuttal Testimony For the
Doctor Close Sensational
Divorce Suits.

The sensation divorce suit of DR.. G.
Wallace White. of West Hoboken, against
his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae White, and her
cross suit against him. is drawing to a
close, and everybody connected with in
Chancery Chambers are glad of 1t.
This morning Senator r. s. Hudspeth,
counsel for the doctor. put on the stand
witnesses TO rebut testimony against his
client and in the course of the hearing
there were some sporadic spats between
the senatir and Mrs. Whites lawyer,
Colonel a. Ward, which gave Vice Chan
cellor Pitney a chance to use his gavel.
Sylvester Conklin of Hoboken avenue.
keeper of the Franklin Hotel more fa-
miIiarly known as The Oold Stone
House. ;, recognized DIR. White as having
seen him in court Fl G denied that the
doctor had ever visited his house with a
woman, as Mrs. White charged he did
He indignantly denied that his house had
been pulled" seven times.
Police Sergeant Solomon was the next
witness. He gave Conk.in a good char
acter> and the "Stone House" an excellent
reputation. 1t was respectable hotel.
what has this got to do with it?' ask
ed Col. e. Ward Mrs. Whites counsel
"Your Witness retorted Senator Hud-
speth. for Dr. White, "swore that the
Old Stone House was redezvous for
disorderiy women"
Patroiman Donnegan endorsed the good
reputation OF the house. he had .nvestI-
gated it.
"Why?" demanded Col. Wood.
Because the captain told me to see If
there We're nickel in the slot machines
there
Did you find any?"
"No."
"of course not sarcasticaily rejoined
the lawyer.
Mrs. patterson, of Webster avenue,
against whom it was charged that DR..
White had been guilty OF impropriety,
was called to the stand and denied that
anything Of the kind ever took place.
Dr.. White attended her professionally.
Letter Carrier Cubberiy said that he de-
livered letters addressed to Mrs. Anna
Mae White, care of Mrs. Charlotte Young,
No. 662 Palisade avenue, and Mrs. Young
said they came twice day and oftener.
These letters were sent. it was said, by
young Edward link, the correspondent
named by DR.. White
All the testimony was In this afternoon
and the argument will be heard next
week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
YOUNG LIFE
CRUSHED OUT
School Boy Horribly Man
gled By a Trolley Car
on Grand Street
WAS ON HIS WAY HOME
Many Children Flee in Horror
From the Appalling Sight {
Motorman Arrested.

While returning to his home from Ne
Is School, on Bright street. at II o'clock
noon today, William Nelson, seven years
of age. of No. 623 Ocean avenue. was run
down by westbound Bayonne car, No.
615, in charge of Motorman Arthur 8.
Wilson, thfrty-one years old. Of No. g
Ocean avenue, and horribly mangled.
The ehild's body was struck by a ear at
Ocean and Bostwick avenue, which was
going at a high rate Of speed and thrown
a distance of several feet on the opposite
track and before Motorman Wilson could
stop his car both the front and rear
wheels passed over the body. His little
life was crushed out.
The car al the time was crowded with
passengers and they were all terrifial
when they learned what had happened.
Patrolman Brennan of the Fifth precinct
was on the scene Immediately and placed
Motorman Wilson under arrest. He was
looked at the station on the charge Of
manslaughter. At the time the accident
occurred both sides of Ocean avenue were
crowded with small children returning
to their homes after the morning ses-
sion of school.
1t was an appalling sight and the CHI
dren became so excited when they saw
the car wheels crush out the small life
that they ran IN all directions from tfs.
scene. No one recognized the boys body
and it was sent to the morgue. 1t WAS
claimed two hours later by the BOYS
mother who, when she saw her boys life
less form, became hysterical.
Those who saw the accident say that
the boy was waiting for an eastbond car
to pass him SO that he could cross the
street, and did not see the westbound
one approaching at the time, but stepped
right in front of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
HOBART MEMORIAL
Church Windows to Him and
Mckinley Unveiled at
Long Branch.
[snecIal q ..rhe Jersey c.Ity News.'''l


LONG BRANCH, April Il, 1so2.-With
appropriate ceremonies, the new First Re-
formed Church was dedicated yesterday
morning. The dedicatory sermon was de-
livered by Rev DR.. Charles J. Young.
pastor of the Church OF the Puritans, of
CNew York. who was pastor OF the old
church from 1879 to 1851 There was a
large attendance, all the churches in the
city being represented at the service
The afternoon service was a feature Of
the day. The unveiling of the memorial
window to the memory of William Nc
Kinley and Garret A. Hobart attracted
large audience
Previous to the unwilling there were
four presentation addresses, as follows
Pulpit furniture donated by the Chassis.
of Freehold: communion table, in mem
ory of Rev. Nathaniel Conklin, the first
preacher in charge, a gift of his son, Rev.
John w Conklin; memorial windows. in
memory of Mrs. Jennie Van Nortwick
Aitken. Joseph wardesl, Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Morford and Garret A Van Der
veer. by Rev. DR.. P. T. Poekman.
The unwilling address was delivered by
Austin Scott, LID. president of Rutgers
College. and was regarded as fitting
tribute to the two illustrious statesmen
The window is very attractive, and was
erected at cost Of over $500. The money
was raised by d voluntary contribution on
the part of friends of the church Mrs.
Hobart. however, contributed literally
toward the memorial, and it was at her
request that tablets were put in Instead
of portraits.
Last evening there was jubilee meet
ing, at which congratulatory addresses
were made.
The total Improvement cost less than
$4,000 The original church was built in
1S4g. 1t was remodelied in 1852, under Dr.
Youngs pastorate. The building comnir-
tee OF the new structure was composed Of
the pastor, Rev. B. B. Stats, Thelbert
Edwards. Frank X Gano. DIR. J. O
Green. Joseph Sutphen and Nelson 5
Olmstead. The work was started in AC-
gust Of last year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
HEATH MEDDLES AGAIN
Tries to Cross Examine Com
missioner Heintze on
Street and Water Bill.

Street and Water Commissioner Heintze
and Finance Commissioner Abernethy
chairman of the Committee on Concurrent
Resolutions, with Forrest A. Heath as
body guard. had a heated argument for
several minutes yesterday just prior to
the meeting of the Board Of Fisance.
Mr.. Heath started the trouble referring
to Commissioner Heintze bill that he
recommended be disapproved. Mr.. Heintze
has never felt very kindly toward Mr..
Heath since the latter admitted he had
made statements against the Street and
, Water Board that he could not sustain
When Mr. Heath began cross-examina-
ton of Commissioner Heintze, the latter
waved him away, but he was persistent
and called TO his aid his sponsor, Mr.
Abernethy.
commissioner Heintze we would like
to know about this bill,' said Mr.. Aber-
nethy.
THAT bill has been passed and we think
1T just one. II the Committee on Con-
Eeurrent Resolutions does not think so, let
them refuse to pay the bill. Then the
claimant will have to sue and the justice
or injustice will then be proven
6ut won you Ten US "ndt you hho"
about the bill2"
81 know that the bill is made up of
items that were ordered and delivered and
consider the bill just But the courts
will decide that"
Perhaps you won't be glad to have the
courts investigate the matter" remarked
Mr.. Abernethy.
Il am willing at all times to have my
record made public. 1t will show as well
as some Others
Then the interview closed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
RAePlcKERs FINED

Two more arrests were made yesterday
afternoon by two policemen from Captain
Cody's precinct for violations of the city
ordinance against rummaging through
ash barrels and distributing their con-
tents ON the streets.
The two men arrested were John Viiianc
of No. All Bates street. and Angeslo Gron-
zello. ragpiekers.
They were arraigned before Police Jus
tice Hoos this morning in the First Crini-
nal Court and fined 50 each.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
TROLLEY TUNNEL
Work Will Begin on the Work
in Earnest Next Monday.

work on the Jersey city side Of the
Hudson River tunnel. which will enter
thin city at the foot OF Fifteenth street.
and when completed viii be used by the
New York and New Jersey Railway Com
many. viii be begun next Monday morning
I'd earnest and the work pushed as rapidly
as possible. SO the contractors say.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-04-17
CONCEPTION couacIl's EucHRE

The annual euchre and dance OF Com
ception Council. No. 49,, K of q. will
be held in ST. Peters Hail tonight A
cured for the lucky winner.
The euchre VII begin promptly at eight
o'clock and VIII be followed ~ dancing.