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Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

For several years We have been great
ly annoyed with oul neighbors' cats,
which indulge in much cat-erwauIing
when they pull one another's hair on
our kitchen roof. From this terrible
nuisance we have long sought relief in
vain. The times are too hard to throw
any more firewood at the grimalkins.
Our stock of chamber utensils was ex-
hausted long ago, in unavailing efforts
to smash the heads of some of tho Tho
mas cats which made night hideous in
our neighborhood In fact, no effort
to enjoy peace and quiet has been lack
ing on our part. The demand for cats,
by unscrupulous sausage manufacturers,
has been so iaeagrc thus far, that we
are satisfied We shall obtain no relief
from dealers in these Injuries. Almosr
driven to despair, we concluded finally
to have little sport, and at the same
time thin out the cats that disturb our
pleasant dreams. AT heavy expendi-
ture. we have just procured Thomas
cat whose fighting weight is fifteen
pounds. Last evening, when the con-
cert began on our kitchen, we silly in
troduced Thomas to party OF one hun
bred and fourteen cats engaged in the
serenadc. There was an awful yell as
he went into the circle, but in less than
two minutes the LATEST cat in the crowd
was several blocks away. For aught
we know, those cats are running yet.
There will be no more concerts on our
kitchen roof and hereafter onr sleep
will be sweet. Our new cat is not for
sale. SMIKE.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
PLAINFIELD ITEMS.

On Thanksgiving Day, Company E,
Third regiment, N. G. S. N. j., of this
city, turn ont for target practice. The
shooting will take place at the foot of
the mountains in North Plainfield.
The military hop to be given at
Laing's hall, Thanksgiving Eve, No
vember Goth, 1878, under the auspices
of Company Z, promises to be first class.
The committee of arrangements are
doing all in their power to make the
| occasion one of enjoyment Tickets
one dollar, to be had of members OF the
company.
On Thanksgiving day, the new truck
of Excelsior hook and ladder company,
No /, of Scotch Plains, will be deliver
ed to that company At the regular
monthly meeting of Gazelle engine
company, held on Wednesday evening,
it WAS resolved to extend an invitation to
the Excelsiors to land their new appara-
tus in Plaintield, and be received by the
first mentioned company. The invita-
ton has been accepted, and the truck
will be received on the morning of the
9th by Gazelle, and after short parade
about the city, the Excelsiors will be es.
corted by them to Scotch Plains.
Gallaher's lecture at New Market,
Nov 9th, was well attended, and the
audience delightfully."- entertained by
the remarks of the reverend lecturer.
Rev. Il, Il. Edgar, for many years
past pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Westfield, has purchased n lot on
Broadway, near the Presbyterian church,
on which he proposes erecting hand
some dwelling house, to be occupied
by himself and family.
James Killoran and John Schneider
vein were arrested and brought before
Judge Suydam on Friday last on COM
plant of William Hetfield. charged by
him with having stolen and taken away
from his premises part of harness, con-
sisting of the saddle, collar, britching
and sundry traps also pair of buggy
cushions and quantity of rye straw,
all of the value of eighteen dollars. The
prisoners were committed to the county
jail, to await the action of the next see
sion of the court.
Ia
will hold its regular quarterly meeting
in Grace church on Tuesday and We'd
nesday the 18th and 10Th. Service on
Tuesdaynight at quarter to eight clock.
Wednesday morning prayer at seven
o'clock. Holy Communion and sermon
at ten o'clock. Business ses ion at
twelve NJ, The public are invited to
attend all these services.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

THERE are few sadder sights, at any
time, than that of husband and father
reeling home from a grogshop to annoy
and terliiy his family. At this time, es-
pecially, such spectacle is very un-
pleasant, because every one knows that
the inebriate is spending money on his
vices that should he saved TO buy bread
for his unhappy household. And yet
these wretched men are seen on our
streets daily. The liquor saloons appear
to be well patronized, although many of
the customers are heavily in debt to
groeers and others who have furnished
necessaries 10 those who waste their sub
stance in strong drink. Temperance,
under Gods blessing, Is the only hope
for many of the sons of want at this
dreary season. JoHN GRIMES.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
THE PRESIDENT IN ELIZABETH.

President Grant has given the mana
gers OF the Newark exposition encour-
agement to expect him tomorrow even
ing, in response to an invitation they
sent him some weeks ago. In case no
unforeseen exigency requiring his pres
ence at Washington, he expects to be
on hand on the evening in question,
and will spend Sunday with his mother
in this city.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
POLICE MATTERS.


Martin Bragan, convicted a few weeks
ago as a common drunkard. and SEN
fenced to the county jail for thirty Gays.
escaped after serving hah has time, was
re arrested yesterday, and this morning
sent up again for three months.
Mary Macree, got on il spree and laid
herself in the gutter on Jersey street.
Hugh Macree, Mary's loving husband,
was found with her, They were fined
and discharged.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
HOUSES WANTED.

Almost every day the real esta e
agents are visited by poor and destitute
persons, who apply for " iligant houses
on Quality Hill, which they were in
formed could be had g for the askin' of
EN-" Pat. O'Shanghnessy wanted TO
know if he could get the big stone
house, He thought it would answer
for hotel--providing he could get
money enough together to purchase a
gallon or two of whisky to start with,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
kAAsA

WE'LL behaved boys are certainly
great blessings to their families and to
society. True, there are many wants to
be supplied. About this time the
thoughts of youth are directed to the
subject of skates and skating. In tho
course of ten days we shall be favored
with ice as thick as silver dollssa-ah.
We forgot that these nice pocket pieces
don't circulate nova days. Well, say
as thick as piece of chalk When the
ponds are covered with ice us thick as a
piece of chalk, probably sooner; new
skates will be wanted by multitudes of
youth. 1t makes us sad to think that
many nice boys will have to get along
without these Injuries, at least till the
money market is easier.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
HEATING THE ALMs-HoUS.

The committee on public grounds and
buildings have had the steam heating
apparatus at the alms-house examined,
and they find that it answers the pur-
pose intended-now that fourteen bush
els OF SCOT and ashes have been removed
from the coil OF pipes, which were sup
posed to heat the water. No wonder
the steam pipes refused to work.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

Messrs. Callman Brothers, No. 1893
Broad street, take pleasure in informing
their many patrons that they will sell
after this date as follows Ladies
Windsor scarfs, forty cents-extra
quality fifty cents; Coates and Clark s
cotton six cents. Purchasers are also
invited to examine their stock of
zephyr wool, Germantown yarn and
wooden yarn also large stock of hosiery,
gloves, trimmings, etc. Agents for
Schoppers celebrated iron frame hose,
selling at thirty-tivc cents per pair.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
ELIZABETH, N. j.. Nov. H. 1879

MEssRs. EDIToRs My attention has
been called to the remarks in Ropes
Real Estate journal, and copied into
ether journals, regarding the estimates
of A. A. Humphrey, Brig. Gen. and
Chief OF Engineers of the War Depart.
ment, leaving out the figures for much
needed harbor improvements in the
Staten Island channel
The matter has been before Congress
and estimates We're submitted, but the
case was brought before the Senate at so
ate day, that that body failed to act
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

Mr.. J. o. Tichenor has purchased
the interest of the business at No. 4 Ar
cade. He invites the public to inspect
his stock of stationery, music, books
and fancy articles, among which are
many novelties. His prices are Just,
and everybody will be treated with due
courtesy, whether they purchase sheet
of initial paper or grand square piano.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
BARGAINS AT BIRDS,

We are now offering the following goods,
that cave cen used as travellers samples, at
half their value. They emb ace Mems, L.
dies aud hildren's Cloth and Berlin lined
Gloves, Misses Kid G oves, Ladies' Linen
settles and Honey Comb Quits. Also, job
lot of Ladies' Windsor Ties, all col r, at so
cents. A job iot of fine old Soap at half price.
+. 1. BIRDS,
No. 1853 BROAD STREET.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
COMPETITION DEFIFD.

Captain John A. Engel succeeds Mr..
John Engel at No. 90 Broad street.
Splendid patterns for fall and winter
wear just received. All suits warranted
to fit, Give the Captain call, examine
his goods, and leave your measure.
az 3n
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

DIp the reader ever notice at this
season of the year the curious habits of
poultry in the matter of selecting a roost-
ing place !? Many persons insist that the
most sagacious BIRDS in their posses
sion, including fat turkeys, roost very
high just now. By-the-bye, citizens
who are fatting gobblers and roost. rs for
the thanksgiving feast, will do we'll to
keep a sharp look out that nocturnal
marauders don't bag their game"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
MILITARY ELECTION.

Mr.. John Stein, formerly of H Com
pany,) was last evening unanimously
elected second lieutenant of B Company.
Mr. Stein accepted the position in
neat speech, and promised to 40 all in
in his power to advance the interests of
the command.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
COMMON SENSE.

If you want to make your wife or
friend present give fine French
china tea set A pieces, only Sc. so, or
a beautifully decorated toilet, II pieces,
Sc, or one dozen fine glass goblets, II,
or some other beautiful and useful
house furnishing article, imported and
sold at wholesale prices at MARREN's,
POI Broad street, opposite post office.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
A RIG TCRNIP.

A turnip weighing thirteen tons Tor
pounds,l raised on farm belonging to
a cousin of Mr., Jason Hicks, has been
presented to that gentleman.
Mr.. Dan. Wolfskeil, ex member of
the board of surveyors of highways, has
a turnip which weighs seven pounds.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

CAPT. Furey drilled his company in
double time again last evening, and the
lively step shook the floor SO much that
Aldermen Smith inquired the occasion
OF the noise. He was answered that
the Third regiment was getting ready
TO 20 to Cuba.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

That was good joke. of Bacon,
when he called on the Comptroller to
get seven thousand dollars, promised
him by Sam. Barber for signing the pc
ton in favor of the Maple avenue mash
pavement
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

If your friend or neighbor is discour-
aged because the times are out of joint,
bid him take courage, aid him so far as
prudence warrants if he is in trouble
and when you see that the dark clouds
that lower upon his house begin to dis
play their silver lining, hasten to point
out to his beclouded vision the indica-
tions OF more happy period near at
hand.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

THOSE Of our citizens who do not go
to Cuba, will live longer if they remain
at homeland buy their groceries at MIR.
J. +. Adams old established store, cor
ner of First street and Broadway. Mr..
Adams has large stock OF fine grocer,
les, fruits, etc, and receives daily fresh
meats-all offered at the lowest prices.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

SEALED proposals will be received at
the office of the HERALD until Thanks
giving Eve, 1873, for the establishment
of soup houses for the benefit of the
hundreds Of broktn.iown journalists
and printers in the city OF Elizabeth.
Bidders will be required to give bonds
that they will use only trst-class shin
bones, Texas and Jerk" beef positive
" excluded.) A penalty OF five dollars
will be enforced for each days neglect
to furnish liberal allowance. A sam
pie of the appetites to he supplied can
be seen at the Journal Office, from a.
M. TO p. M, daily.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

MFssEs. Marsh, Norris, and II. Will
liam Smith, the newly-elected members
of council, were present at the meeting
last evening. They will soon know how
it is themselves.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

Col. Dick Sisco, of the Eighth ward
of Newark, has rendered the president
one hundred men, raised in twenty-four
hours, for the relief of Cuba.
THE cheese is mitier than the pen.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

COMMODORE Dixon would like to see
a ship load OF Spaniards drown in Staten
Island sound, as in that event he would
be in funds all winter-the state paying
a premium of five dollars for every body
recovered from the water
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

NEVER before within the memory Of
the oldest inhabitant were painters and
other heuse-decorators doing 80 little,
work as now. 1t is good time to have
painting done, and we would suggest TO
house-owners that have the funds TO
spare, that they can get good work done
promptly and at very reasona BILE price
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
SELLING OUrI

TWENTY PER CENT. BELOW COST.
Your only chance to get good bar
gain. Don't fail to secure some of w.
II. Brooks's fine stock of house furnish
ing goods. This opportunity only until
the oath.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

JAKE Dixon will accompany the Third
regiment to Cuba, as caterer. Jake has
q reputation for clam bakes which can
not be excelled.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

LAST evening, Irvington division Sons
of Temperance paid visit to Essex di-
vision, OF Newark. The visitors were
accompanied by G. W. P. Scott, and a
delegation of members of Lincon divi-
sion. Rev, Mr.. Osborn, aged eighty
two, Messrs. Scott, Mccormick, Boyce,
Melvin, Terwilliger, Gideon, and others,
made interesting remarks-the five min
ute rule being adopted. Essex division
will visit this CT y ON Tuesday evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
The Elizabeth Daily Monitor.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1879.
WEATHER TODAY.

The signal Office predicts for the east
ern and middle states northwesterly
winds, cold and partly cloudy weather.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

MIR. John Foley, Of First street,
much better man than the John Foley
of New York, is selling flour, oats, grain,
etc, at reduced prices. He asks a call
from those who wish anything i'll his
line-guaranteeing satisfaction to all
who favor him with patronage.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

The newest style OF boys trousers,
which are copper fastened, and plated at
the knee to defy friction, are known as
the "knee plus ultra"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

A NICE little boy said he liked "a good
rainy day, too rainy to go to school, and
just rainy enough to go fishing"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

EVERY description of job printing
done at The Monitor office, 205 Broad
street, at short notice and at the lowest
cash prices.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
'E E. SMITH d CO.'S
CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT.
Manufactured at the

CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT.
Manufactured at the
ATLANTIC FLOUR MILLS.
Nos. 10, 20 AND % HAMILTON AVENUE, BRo0SLys
2.Y.
The most delicious, wholesome and nourisbins
preparation of Nstpre's great food yet produced,
contains tie elements Of phosphorus and nitrogen
as organized by Nature In wheat, which are found
ia no other single article of food in euch pr-per
proportions TO meet the requirements OF the whole
human system, and almost entirely taken by sera
rat lon from GRe white four-the grtstest mistake
committed In the use OF any one of the Creators
benehcent gifts.
Allphysicians and scientific m en- unite in attest
ing to the fact, that If such food our crushed
white wheat was more extensively used as q daily
diet there would be much less sickness, and q
healthlsr race would grow up.
To thoss suffering with dyspepsia, costly ensss
indigestion. lack of mt ntsl and bodil. Sgor, It is
particularly recommended.
II can he used for puddings, soups, elpsl, MaJ'
fms. cskeR, dessert, cold with mills, sugar OF
syrup and is an excellent substitute for rice, cat
meal, corn meal, barley, tapioca, seRo. &c.
Boiled. and when cold, sliced and flied, either
with or without batter. it makes most sKcellen
dish.
Directions for cooking on each package.
For sale al the mills. and by grecers generally.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
OFFICERS MEETING

The officers of the Third regiment
will hold special meeting at Company
c parlors, (Arcade.) on Monday eve
ming next.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14
SOUP HOUSES.

Several persons were at the meeting
of council last evening, in confident ex-
peetation of hearing the bids for the es-
Enlistment of soup. houses opened.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

The MONITOR is served in all parts of
he city at twelve cents week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14


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Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

upon it. No return therefore, could be
made by Gen. Humphrey; still, lest 1
might in some way have been mistaken
in waiting for further action by Congress
| have applied for full information of
delay
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-14

might in some way have been mistaken
in waiting for further action by Congress
| have applied for full information of
delay.
The correspondence is submitted
ELIzABETH, n. j., Nov. 9th, 1873.
DEAR SIR As new member of
Congress l am not as familiar as
should like to be, with the requirements
necessary, before you send in your esti-
mates, for the next years harbor and
river improvements. / notice in the
papers that your estimates have been
sent in, leaving ont the much needed
and very desirable Improvements in my
district, comprising the Elzabethport
and Staten Island channel, which was
submitted by you to the senate, Feb
ruary 9th, 1873, in compliance with
the resolution of that body on February
Goth, 1878.
Is that matter sufficiently before Con
gress now? or can it be brought in at
any time hereafter ? Again, does it
have to be acted upon in any manner
by Con yress before you can include it
in your estimates ? The presumption
in my mind is that it has to receive
some sanction of Congress before you
can include it. Is that the case
am anxious to have the subject
brought before the House this coming
session.
l am compelled, through the interest
displayed in this matter, by many of my
constituents, to seek this information
thus early, and fully to satisfy them
that something has already been done.
Your estimates for next year leaving out
our section has been duly commented
upon here.
Hoping you will give me the required
information l remain yours, sir,
AMOS CLARK, JR.
70 A. A. Humphreys,
Brig. Gen. and Chief of Engineers.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINERRs, /
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 10, '73
Hon. AMOS CLARK, JR.-Dear Sir ::
Your letter of the 9th instant is receiv.
ed.
The report on the survey of the chan
mel between Staten Island and New Jer-
sey was, as you are aware, transmitted to
the Senate of the United States in ODE
dience to resolution of that body in
February last. This report contained
two estimates, one for the permanent
improvement of the channel, amounting
to S449, 210 the other for its temporary
improvement by dredging, amounting
to 1912, 491. 60.
No action was taken by Congress in
the matter, and consequently nothing
further was required from the War De-
partment.
The report of General Newton, above
referred to, accompanies my annual re-
port for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1878.
Your surmise that the improvement
in question must receive the sanction of
Congress before further action can be
taken in regard to it by this office is en-
tirely correct.
Annual estimates are submitted for
those works only which have been ap-
proved and appropriated for by Con
gress.
Very respectfully, your obi servt.,
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Brig. Gen. and Chief of Engineers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-22
Literary.

EcLEcTIc MAGAzNE.-The Eclectic
for November is especially strong in lit
erary biography. Whittier's sad and
noble countenance looks out upon the
reader from the frontispiece, and in the
letter-press is an appreciatiye sketch OF
his life; while brilliant paper on Johann
Frederick Schiller forms the leading
article Of the number. Besides these
there is inc essay, biographical and
critical, on Milton, by Peter Bayne;
and, in another field, the impressive
sketch of Madame de Maintenon, and
the Last Years of Louis XIV, will at
tract attention.
Scribners Monthly for November be-
gins a new volume, Edward Kings care
fully and profusely illustrated paper on
Old and New Louisiana, in the Great
South Series, is remarkable for its calm
and dispassionate statement Of the &C
tual state of affairs 10 New Orleans and
Louisiana generally. Two American
serial stories are begun; KatherineEarle,
by Adeliue Traitor (suthor OF The
American Girl Abroad }, to run through
the year, and the other, Esrthen
Pitchers" by Rebecca Harding Davis
which will be concluded within three or
four numbers. Mr.. Froude's historical
sketch Of an English Abbey" is also
here beguH; and in Stedman's series on
the Victoria Poets" there is an sd-
mirable paper on the " Most Inspired OF
Women" Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
In the same number appears BIO
graphical sketch Of Stedman, by A. X.
Marlborough. with portrait, in the series
Of Younger American Authors. Serb
ners for December viii have a new
dialect poem BY Bret Hsriei and 70 the
January number he will contribute 3
Christmas story, entitled How Old
Man Piunkea Vert Home"