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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
RECORD IN OPINIONS.

Special to "The Jersey city News.")
TRENTON, Feb. Is, 1905.-vice-
Chancellor James ]. Bergen has just
completed the work of his first full term
as member of the Court of Chancery,
and it has been noted in connection with
this fact that in his first years work
he lived up TO the standard Of his pre-
decessor, Justice Reed, who is now a
member of the Supreme Court, by rem
dering opinions in almost twice as many
cases as any other vice chancellor.
As a result Of the work of the Novem-
ber term Of the Court of Chancery
eighty eight opinions We're filed. OF
these twenty were written by Vice
Chancellor Bergen. The net largest num-
Der was fourteen, rendered by Vice Chan
cellor Emery. Chancellor Magic gave
opinions in eleven cases, Vice Chancellor
Stevenson in twelve and Vice Chaneel-
.or Garrison in ten.
The promptness with which Vice
Chancellor Bergen decides the cases that
come before him has attracted the atten-
tion Of the members Of the bar. A
lawyer who has large chancery prae-
tice, in speaking Of this matter. said
When a lawyer argues case before
Vice Chancellor Bergen he knows that
he Will get a decision soon. and that is a
satisfaction, even if the decision be
against him. for then he, knows iust how
he stands and does not have to wait in
suspense
The first Of Vice Chancellor Besgen's
opinions to be carried to the higher
court was affirmed by the Court Of Err
rors aud Appeals last Friday 1t was
in the suit Of Alice III Strong against.
Bernard Smith and others Involving the.
right to sell some mortgaged property
on the Rumson road in Monmouth
County.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
PATROLMEN INDIGNANT.

The Patrolmen's Benevolent Associa-
tion met yesterday and passed the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas, the Chief of Police issued
to the Jersey City Police Department on
January 2S a statement to the effect
that he Vas in possession Of information
that money was being collected from
members Of the police department for
the purpose of corrupting legislation,
thus throwing suspicion on every mem-
her of the department,
Resolved, That this association re-
spectfully suggests that the Chief OF
Police III view of the fact that he is iii
possession of such information, and the
charges being criminal against the laws
Of the State Of Now Jersey. chat he take
action against the guilty parties and
4lfus remove the stigma he has placed
upon all 4lle men Of the department.
The pafrolmen are trying to get . bill
through the Legislature increasing their
pay, aud It is alleged that the patrolmen
have been contributing money TO IN
Huence legislation IA their behalf.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
STRIKE IN MOSCOW.

LONDON, Feb. 10, 1905 According
TO the Moscow correspondent Of the
STANDARD, several thousand men have
again gone out on strike there. There is
a general feeling of insecurity in the city
owing to the fact that today is holiday
Ample precautions, however, seem to
have been taken by the police.
The military were alert yesterday in
view Of the possibility Of demonstrations.
Patrols Of dragons were on duty in the
disturbed section.
1t is reported that 5000 men struck
work and marched out Of factory at
Pernau. Three hundred infantry held
the bridge there. The strikers did not
stop when ordered to, and the troops. af-
ter firing a hasty volley, retreated to their
quarters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
DUFF
$. & ". Board Orders the
Law Departmental Pre-
parea Bill on the Lines
of That Already In
troduced.

The Street and Water Board yesterday
passed resolution favoring the prepar-
alton by the law department Of bill
TO be submitted TO the legislature similar
70 the Duff bill, which will make tie
bonds which are to be issued to pay for
the new water works plant first lien on
the plant. The resolution with its pre-
ambles reads as follows
.'Whereas, It is probable that Jersey
City will in the near future desire to
complete the purchase of the new water
works plant, and
Where's, It is desirable that the se-
curities to be issued for such purpose
should be 50 conditioned that the city
may realize the highest price for the sale
Of the same.
Resolved, That the law department
be directed to have prepared and intro
dueed into the legislature a bill providing
that any bonds to be issued for the pur-
chase Of the new water plant shall be
a first Hen on the property purchased. z
The Board also passed resolution
empowering the Board of Assessment
Commissioners to prepare map showing
assessments for the improvements of
Skillman avenue. The contract for the
proposed improvement was awarded to
Peter E. Mccabe at91 per cent, Of stand
ard cost,
The fnal assessment map for the i'm
proyement of Ferry street, from Central
avenue to Albeit street. was confirmed.
Specifications for tire improvement of
Myrtle avenue, from Ocean avenue to
Myrtle avenue as submitted by the
Chief Engineer, were adopted.
The Board received word that tie
Finance Board had concurred in the res
olution for the Improvement Of Mallory
Avenue. from Duncan avenue to the Holy
Name Cemetery. and Of the award Of
contract to John Nolan at SO per cent.
Of standard of cost; also the resolution
ordering the improvement of Carlton
avenue, from Montrose avenue to the
Hudson Boulevard.
The salaries Of Water Registrar
Peekham and his assistant, Charles X.
Hart were ordered paid over the Mayors
veto
Bernard Garvey was appointed in
speetor of the new Jackson avenue relief
sewer at S3 day.
B. C. Broome. son Of Architect
Broone, was appointed a draughtsman
in the water department at Sl25 a
month. His duty viii be 10 bring dia-
gram books up TO date and maintain the
same and to perform other duties re-
quested.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
WOODS WORRIES
Man Supposed to Have Muir
dered George Williams
Is Concerned Only
About His Family
Special to '.The Jersey city News.sl


sOMERVILLE, Feb. Is. 1905.-What
seems to disturb George Wood accused
Of numbering George Williams is the in
jury his situation inficts ON his family.
His thoughts are wholly of the welfare
Of his wife and children. When the
Sheriff and reportef entered the corridor
of the jail Wood was sitting off in one
corner By himself, with his head and
face buried in his hands. and apparently
unconscious of his surroundings. During
the day time Wood is placed in the
same apartment with the other twenty
odd prisoners.
Since his short stay in the someryille
jail Wood has failed to shed any light on
the mystery surrounding the crime. He
readily talked with the reporter, but
when asked if be wished to make public
statement he refused and referred him to
Lawyer Swackhamer. He sticks to his
story originally told when he was placed
under arrest.
Wood denied the fact that he visited
this city, and declared that the police,
newspapers and everybody in general
We're fakirs. He vigorously denied the
fact that he was in this city before the
crime, and said that he did not know or
ever see Jacob Blimm, Jr., here. He adj
mitted, however, that he knew Jacob
Blimm, ST.
Wood eyinced no particular interest in
the conversation. except when the re-
porters inquired about his wife coming
out to see him. With this query his pale
blue eyes opened widely and he asked
Sheriff Cooper if she knew he had been
removed to Someryille. He said that
she was t,the Whitten house, and would
be down 10 see him. The Sheriff assured
him thar when she called at the Jail he
could see her.
In appearance Wood has a boyish
look. He has decidedly light complex
ion and light hair. He is of light build
and probably does not weigh over 125
pounds He told the reporter he was
- years ohl He has already made
friends with his fellow prisoners. De
spite the enornity of the crime he is
charged with, they all join in making his
existence as bright as possible under the
circumstances. He talks and jokes oe-
casionally with the nnfortunates near
cerated with him. but has never yet al
luded to the crime of which he stands
suspected.
On Sunday he enjoyed immensely the
imnromptu concert given by the four
Plainield negroes, Henderson, Tunstall,
Hunt and TENS. who are awaiting their
sentence on the coming Friday for their
assault on the North plaintieid police on
Christmas eve. The qnrtette enlivened
the surroundings by singing old planta-
tion songs and melodies. Wood occupied
his cell in the morning. but when the
singing started he made his way to the
corridor and joined in the songs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
PRESENTED TO
The PUBLIC
New School No. II Formally
Opened With Appro-
pirate Exercises.
MAYOR FAGAA'S SPEECH
President Ward Accepts che
Building for the People
Music and Addresses.

The assembly room Of the new 10. Il
School was last night crowded to iEs
utmost capacity during the deaicatory *
ercises Of the new building.
Interesting addresses were intersperse1
with fine singing.
On the platform rested an old weather
vane in the shape of a rooster. II had
not only served on the elpoIa of old
No. II School, but did service on ths
top Of the old Columbia Academy, which
was OF the same site. Near one Of
the entrance doors rested an old nell
that had been used to summon children
to the old No. II School.
The Rev DR. Brett made the invoca-
ton and he was followed by Mayor
Pagan, who was introduced By School
Director John W. Coyle, who presided
The Mayor said he had long looked for
ward to the occasion and it afforded him
great pleasure to be present aud see the
school personally presented to the peo-
pie Of the section as their valentine for
1895 He congratulated the people Of
the Bergen section on securing such a
splendid school building and 50 eonamodi-
Gus, 50 well built and so spIendidly veH-
tilated. He said the building compared
favorably with any Of those In large
cities of the same class as Jersey City
in the country. He paid q nigh eomplis
ment to the standard Of the teachers
and Congratulated the residents Of the
section on having such a building erected
on the oldest school house site in New
Jersey. He thanked the Board Of Eslu-
cation for the time they had given te
the project of erecting such building
and for sacrifices in looking after its
construction.
President John H. Ward, Of RE
Board Of Education, acceved on behalf
Of the Board the compliments showered
upon It. He made an interesting and
concise address on educational matters.
Director Coyle, who presided, con-
graduated the residents Of the section
and said he was sure they more than
ever appreciated the value of such
public educational institution In their
midst.
Prosecutor speer IN the course Of an
interesting address, said anat religion
and education were two coed twins to
accompany one through the world.
The Rev. DR.. Arney S. Biddle al
luded to the work the Bergen Improve
nent Association had done in con-
nection with securing the building.
Superintendent Snyder made an in-
teresting address.
Mrs. AppIegate on behalf Of Onward
Council. Daughters Of Liberty presented
the school with splendid Bible. Il was
accepted by School Director Ridgewax.
Rev. Robert Craig on behalf Of summit
Council of the il. o. Q. A. NJ. preseat-
ed the school with beautiful Aineriesn
flag that is to wave over the school
house. 1t was accepted ea behalf Of the
school by Miss Francis soper, vice-prin-
cipaI Of the school.
During the evening Miss Hellerman.
Miss Decker and Miss Currie Latimer
sang solos. Miss Decker sang 'Neares
Ny God to Thee. a May Morning"
and IF Were a Rose
The exercises terminated BY the whole
assemblage singing THE Star spangIed
Banner
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
FAIR PROGRESS
Sales Continue to Be Brisk
at the Knights of CO.
lumbus Bazaar at
EIks' Hall.


The Fair. which is being held in Elks
Hall, under the auspices Of Columbus
Chapter, Knights Of Columbus. is making
a decided hit with those who have paid
it a visit.
Every night there are different attrac-
tions and many Of the visitors have de-
cided to pay It more than one visit.
Last night a Chinese fortnne-teller di-
rect from pell street. New York held
forth in a corner of the japanese room
and large string Of people gathered
there to await their turns to have their
horoscopes prepared end to hear the se-
crets Of the future divulged.
The electricians have made improve
merits IN the lighting of the room, adding
10 The color scheme of lights.
Al addition ID fhe hall is a picture 1ox
u feet Of Christopher Columbus landing
On San Salvador. painted. By Charles
Isuete a welknown Jersey City artist.
The picture is painted in red and is
much admired
The Greeian Booth With its large as
$ rtnant Of cut giass, silverware, gilt
clocks was largely patronized and ar
ticies worth $40 we're raffled off at FIVE
cents chance.
The windmill toeth was simple and
reaiistic with its Illuminated revolving
-ilaaes. IN he HaiIl. were jolly crowd
Of young sirs. VITO DID thriving trade
III Irish ana linen articies
The dell display en- the stage was
greatly admired. 4 number of dolls
have been added amongst which may be
mentioned Japanese, doll dressed in
native costume which VIII be raffled off
at i've sents Glance There is also a
policeman a wonderful likeness of
Tim Marphy" and 'senny Jim" whom
one cannot fail 20 recognize as Jim
O'Melia. The dolls VII be judged to-
morrow night There viii be a prize for
the prettiest. enc fot the most original,
and one for the hcmeliest doll. The
Judges will be: Mss Lavelle, a sister of
Mensisnor TaveIlc Il New York, Miss
Ella O'Neill, Mrs. Robert Davis and Mrs.
J. W Holmes. The dolls which are being
raifled oft at one cent a chance will be
sfsen to The w;llac.s or Friday night.
The Grocery srore last night received
a fresh consignment cf pumpkin, squash
aud otIer ii IA p..,dncts and "B'Gosh''
the proprietor and Isl Perkins. the
salesmen were kept busy.
The Flower Booth. last night. received
fresh supply Of beautiful and rare
plants which were raffled off at five
cents a chance 'rhe curio booths treas
ures were augmented by some rare cur
los and tapestries Tile Fair, without a
doubt has already proven to be one of
the most successful even. seen in Hud-
son County. Tonigat Conception coan-
ell Of Jersey City and Trinity Council If
Hackensack will oay an Official visit and
there viii be several new and novel fea-
lures especially added for the entertain
ment and amusement of the knights and
their friends.
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
Resolution Against Perpet-
ual Franchise Amended
to Uphold Corporate
Interest.
REPUBLICANS sERyILE VOTE
By a Vote OF Forty-One to
Nineteen the Assembly
Majority Declares Itself
the Peoples Enemy.

Special to "The Jersey City News.')
TRENTON, Feb. Is, 1905.-Tbe Re
publieans in the Assembly, with the ex-
ception of ave members, placed them
selves on record yesterday as being loyal
representatives Of the corporations as
against the interests of the people. By
a vote of Al Republicans to 10, of whom
fourteen were Democrats, the House
agreed to amend the resolution offered
by Assembyman Colby of Essex, last
week, declaring against perpetual fran
ehises. It was amended in 50 many
particulars that there was scarcely any
thing left Of Mr.. Colby's resolution ex-
cept The mere skeleton.
The resolution as amended reads:
Whereas, a strong and urgent public
sentiment is growing counter to the gem
soral practice of municipalities granting
70 public utility corporations perpetual
ana unlimited franchises, and without
proper compensation to said municipali-
ties for such grants and
Whereas, the general principle upon
which such grants are made is funda-
mentally wrong in theory and in fact,
and is so recognized by the best authori-
ties upon municipal government and adj
ministration; and
"Whreas, this problem tisl vital to
the welfare Of every community;
Reselved. (the SENATE concurring).
TlaG It is the sentiment of the Senate
and General Assembly Of this State, that
all franchises granted in perpetuity to
pubic utility corporations without ad-
eauate compensation and proper restric-
tons and safeguards, consideration be-
ing had to present and future conditionsl
are wrong in principle; anticipating CON
ditios impossible TO forecast, and deprly-
ing future generations of their just rights
and are therefore unfair and wrong, and
In every respect contrary to public policy.
These parts were stricken out: From
the third whereas should receive the
most careful consideration of the peo-
pies Representatives in legislative session
assenlbedt.. from the resolution proper
the words; pending possible legislation
and the final, fair ana equitable ADJUST
ment Of all interests involved"
The section between the words .'cor-
porations' and "are wrong in principle
was inserted.
Leader Dufield presented the amend
ment. It was plainly evident that it
was offered 50 as not to offend the cor
porations. who had contributed 50 hand
aomely TO the campaign fund last fall.
Mr.. Colby made an eloquent appeal
for support for his resolution. He in
sisted that It did not commit the House
to any legislation heretofore or hereafter
to be enacted but merely answered the
anestion rs it tile sentiment Of the
House that the granting of franchises
: in perpetuity is Nrong?'
He continued BY saying that if the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15

the Board Of Trustees Of the Teachers
Retirement, including the expenses Of the
State Treasurer and all clerical and other
expenses.
This measure has beeen sought BY the
school teachers Of the State for many
years, but Governors Murphy and yoor-
hees always vetoed it after the bill had
passed both Houses.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
TRIAL BY JURY IN
CONTEMPT CASES
Bill Limiting Judges Power
to 0ffenses Committed
In Their Presence m
troduced BY sena-
tor Minturn.
wOMEN's REFORmAT0RY BILL
Bacheller's Measure Creates a
State Institution and Rag
ulates It's Government
Other Bills Put In.
WOMEN's REFORmAT0RY BILL
Other Bills Put In.

Especial 10 THE Jersey city News.')
TRENTON, Feb. 10, 1905. Senator
Minturn introduced several important
bills in the Senate yesterday afternoon.
One Of them provided that in all cases.
i where charged of contempt of court are
made and when the contempt alleged is
not committed in the presence of the
court, such charge Shall be tried before
a jury.
In explaining his bill, Mr.. Minturn
said thar il was intended to relieve the
courts Of the responsibility Of consider
ing contempt charges when the offense
was not committed in the presence of the
court. He esrecaIlea that Vice Chancellor
Pitney had passed Judgment upon the
Paterson strikers for contempt when the
offense WAS not committed in his pres
ence. He said that if his bill became
law it would not leave il in the judges
power TO pass Judgment on cases, but
place the responsibility with a jury.
Another of Mr.. Minturn's bills makes
it a criminal offense for any corporation
or officers of such corporation TO contri-
butte any money o. give any aid~f0--a.
nolfffcaI aapds,3a4a ~. nartx
This bill IS aimed at the corporations
which supplied the Republicans party
with funds last fall and is intended to
prevent them from making such dona-
tions in the future. 1t was referred to-
a friendly corporation committee. where
it viii certainly be allowed to sleep for
ever.
Senator Bachelor introduced a bill
which provides for the creation of a com
mission to build a State reformatpry for
women. 1t gives the commission of
eight, four Of whom are to be women,
full power to provide for the government
q such lhs9ltu9ioh ana commit thereto
women convicted of crimes and other of
fences. All the employees are to be
women appolhsea pS tae board q man
ayers me relofnlatoiys IS 70 pc CON
| structed OH the cottage plan. The cost
IS % De nAea py me appropriation COM
mlttee' no unit neAng named
/ Senator hutchinson, OF Mercer intro
duced a bill which provides for the pub
ieation Of the county financial state
ments annally in at least three news
papers Of the two political parties cast
ing the largest vote at the preceding cleo
ton. Il makeS it 1nisdemeanor for any
Board Of Freeholders to neglect comply
ing With the act.
| There was twenty six bills introduced
in the House Mr.. Colby, Of Essex, in
troduced franchise measure Il pro-
vides that no franchise Or other right 10
use any street, avenue, parkway or high
way of any county or municipality shah
be given, granted, conveyed Or leased BY
any county board or municipal body to
any person or corporation (otier than a
municipal corporation or state or county
public board for a longer period than
% years. and that every such grant, CON
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15
MORE PLUMS AWARDED

Special to "The Jersey city Nsws.'o
TRENTON. Feb. Is. 1906. (soyerior
Stokes sent TO the Senate yesterday these
nominations: David F Borden, CHARLES
a. Gross and Il. Il. B Godfrey as menl-
bers Of the State Board Of Medical Isx-
amiliers. They were referred to the isls
dietary committee which win probably
report farorably next Monday evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15

Legislature declares against the now
prevailing policy Of perpetual franchises,
millions Of dollars will be saved TO fu-
ture generations. New Jersey, he said.
was behind her sister States in enact-
ing laws forbidding grants in perpetu-
ity. In Wyoming franchises are granted
for 20 years; Kansas Montana, South
Dakota and Illinois for 20 years;
Maryland for 80 years; Georgia
and Michigan for 40 years; Ari-
zona, California, Kentucky Utah, Texas,
West Virginia and Washington for 90
years; North Carolina for GO years;
Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee for
80 years. while III Massachusetts no spe-
eifc period is fixed, but grants are made
only for good behavior.
In New Jersey with no laws on The
subject franchises worth millions Of dol
lars have been granted in perpetuity 10
various corporations The State is
growing rapidly and in few years re-
gret will be expressed, when loo late,
that these priceless grants are given
never to be recovered. New Jersey is
going to continue to grow and the future
development of the commonwealth viii
allow public utility corporations to be
financed on a limited franchise basis.
He cited cases where corporations
granted limited franchises had been
profitable TO the stockholders and fair
to the public. In answer to the query
propounded by MIR. scovel as to whether
he proposed to follow up with bill the
subject matter now before the House,
Mr. Colby answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Duftield took issue with Mr.. Colby
and said that while, he, with other mem
bers Of the House, did not favor the
granting under all circumstances Of per-
petual franchises, yet he thought The
Colby resolutions too sweeping in their
terms. He was not prepared to say that
under all circumstances the Judgment
Of municipalities in granting perpetual
franchises was not sound, for to his
mind ali grants in perpetuffy are not
necessarily wrong. He even submitted
amendments providing that when ade
quate compensation and broper safe
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Hlas pe s4ante1 Win saIety 60 puplle
utility corporations.
Nh. Hamill opposed the proposed
mem, ,,,srts ,.b;cb 4 .aa,.oa :l
y 80 s'i''' ''t'''e 'ie s''sais.h q the
Solby resolution lie said he was op-.
posed to the granting OF perpetual fran
chises even. when surrounded with e.
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should pe enacfed as originally introduced
or not enacted at ALL
Mr.. Colby said he introduced his res
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1''o7 = s'1D-'si' !" ~ p's'
one lhat aeciafest against granting per-
petual franchise under any circumstances
consea,,o,,ti,, ia VS. o,,,,oso5 ~ ~ L.
held caused friction between he ss,r eorpar +
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-15

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