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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22
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LAST ENTERTAINMENT - BAPTIST
CHuRcH MAR 20, 7:30 r. x-Prof.
Kidd at the request of numerous per-
sons will give another entertainment
on Thursday evening with an entirely
new programme, including such
choice, aud humorous selections as
the following: "The Hypochondriac.'
The Timid Speaker, The Mad
man, Passages from Shakespeare"
"A side splitting Personal Reminis-
cence," DC, DC. This entertainment
will undoubtedly surpass the former.
Admission % cents. Doors open at
Z o'clock. N
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22
Tribute ofRespect.

The Presbyterian Sabbath School,
at its session Of March 18th, unani.
mously adopted the following reso-
lutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heav-
enly Father to take from our midst
to himself, our beloved companion
and school mate, Gertrude L. Finney.
Resolred. 1st, That in her death
our Sabbath School has lost dill
gent and earnest pupil, her school
mates loving companion, and the
Church the promise of a christian
worker
End, That, though sad at being
deprived of one we so dearly loved,
yet we rejoice in the knowledge OF
her happy, triumphant death, and
the certain evidence that her pure
spirit now rests in the arms OF ten
der Savior.
Sd, That to our bereaved pastor
and family, we extend our heartfelt
sympathy in this hour of trial, and
unite our prayers with theirs for
Gods sustaining grace in their attic
ton.
4th, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be presented to the family, and
also that they be published in our
local papers.
SUSIE NJ. Moore,
NETTIE w. NYE, Committee.
THos. E. HoDGEs,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. = The
following deeds were admitted to
record in the County Clerks Office
for the week ending Saturday, March
Is. 1884.
Eugenus Stumm TO Alfred c. Bar
ker, decd dated 1868, | acres, Grant
district, for $50
VIM. Ralphsnyder to same, deed
dated 1868, | acres, Grant district,
for $45.
Philip Z. Shuttlesworth to Barthol.
omew Jenkins, interest in house and
lot in Ellington for S155.
+. T. Stewart To Joseph Marshall
acres, Clay district, for $l65.
Nathan Henry's Admir- to Oakley
Henry. 305 acres, Grant district,
for $500.
Susan f. BalIah and others to
same, Ct acres, Grant district, for
1920.
Jno. A. Ollie to A. M. Kramer,
house aud lot in Durbannah, for $500.
Rob't J. Fleming to F., nj. Il z. r.
r. Co., Sc feet through MarstelIcr lot
for $l5.
West Va. Midland Ry. Co. to F.,
M. q p. r. r. Co, franchises from
Deckers creek to Pennsylvania line.
John Sanes to Robert Robe, 143
acres, Clinton district, for 5000.
L. V. Reed to Daniel l. Morris, 100
acres, Clinton district, for $4OO.
Geo. c. Stnrgiss to Isaac Franks,
part of lot No. 90, Morgantown, for
81, 800.
John II. Hoffman, Com'r, to Re-
becca A. Evans, deed dated 1858, in
terest in 6l4 acres, Morgan district,
FOR $500
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22
Committee.
- ~

TYGARD-At his home 10 Licking
county, Ohio, on February 18th, Ea-
gan B. Tygard, aged about 20 years.
Deceased was for many years q resi-
dent of Clay district, this county,
and prominent citizen. He was
buried by the Masonic fraternity of
which order he was member.
SxEDEKER--At her home in Iron
ton, Ohio. on March Sd. Mrs. Levara
NJ. Snedeker, aged about IS years.
Deceased was a daughter eff VIM.
Lanham, Of Cattlettsburg, KY, and q
neice Of Jno. w. Lanham, Esq, OF
this county.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

CHURCH News AND NoTEs.-The
Rev. B. Stout, President of the West
Virginia Conference, M. p Church,
win preach in this place on next Sun
day evening.
A few days ago about score OF
tile parishoners of Rev. Geo. A Glib
bons called at his home in Fairmont
and surprised that gentleman and
his family with a stock OF excellent
presents.
No services were held in the NJ. f.
or Presbyterian churches on Sunday
evening, all going by common con-
sent to hear Prof. Kidd's lecture on
tobacco. All who attended were am
ply repaid.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
the NJ. F. Church in this place on
Saturday and Sunday next.
A protracted meeting has been in
progress at the M. E.. Church for
several days past conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Crawford.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

State Of West Virginia, (ss:
County of Monongalia.
/, John H. Hoffman, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement il true to the
best of my knowledge and belief
JOHN H. HoPFMAN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this l4th day Of March, 1884
JOSEPH MoRELAND, Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
WI B. LONG,
r. G. BERKEIiyy DirectoTp.
wv. McoRUEAp
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

: CHADWICK 4 Co. have their new
stock Of Mems and Boys Hats and
lots Of new things.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

HAVE you seen the cheap Muslins
and Prints at Chadwick's? If not we
advise YOU to 60 there without delay.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

ID eport of the Condition Of the SEC
NOND NATIONAL BANK of Nor
gantown, at Morgantown, In the State
Of West Virginia, at the close Of business,
March I. 1881. Il
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

The Nrw DonlxIox and WhselinA
weekly Tntelfieeacer, -. so 4 vcss<
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22

MoRGASTowN PUBLIC SCHOOL Roll
OF HoSoR.--List of pupils neither
absent nor tardy FOR the month end
ing March IL 1884.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22
,RAILROAD ROOM

IS selling goods cheaper than any
other house in town for the follow
ing six reasons:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-03-22
Dr.. Geo. B. Morris and A. B.

Drs. Geo. B. Morris and A. B.
Hall, Dentists, will be at Nor
gantown on the 3Ist Of March,
and remain IS days.
WE received mail here on Sunday
last, which was quite treat.
]. S. REED, the Walnut Street tin
ner, has the thanks Of this office for
q handsome new sprinkler.
New Spring Goods at Chadwick s.
They keep the largest stock, the
newest STYLES and lowest prices.
The New Dom1sTSS never enjoyed
as large and profitable an advertising
list as at this time. 1t is a good
healthy sign.
primary; the delectable prim :
ary: that's what is claiming the at
tention of the boys now. The pri-
mary, however, seems to be on top.
WE would request the Democrats
of Monongalia county to notice the
call for a county convention, by
Chairman Shisler, that appears in
another column.
WE hope our Democratic friends
throughout the county will remember
the county convention to be held on
the 9th of April, and make their ar
rouunmanta In attend.
THANKS to our correspondent for
the excellent report of the education
al meeting held at Fletcher by Supt.
Morgan. The report is rather old
for publication now.
CHADwrcK's are the only buyers of
Garden Seeds in the county-keep
no commission seeds OF uncertain
quality-and all they sell will grow
and are true TO the name.
S. d. HIRscHMAN, the Clothier, will
return this week. He directs US to
say that lie has bought more largely
than usual and has some immense
attractions in his line of trade.
MIR. Kitchens, Corner of Main
and Walnut Streets Morgantown,
has changed his Grocery into a gen
cral Store, and has fine stock OF
Dry Goods and Notions fresh from
the City.
A BRANCH of the Monongalia Tenn
perance and Law and Order Associa-
ton will he organized at West War
rem on the 18th of April. Auxiliaries
will be formed in every district in
the county.
A YOUNG man named sleek Fin
nell, native Of this county and well
known here. was killed by fall OF
slate in Fayette county coal mine
one day last week. His remains were
brought to this place for interment
WE regret to learn Of the accident
that befcll Mrs. Lizzie A. Cobun on
Saturday last, by which her shoulder
Was dislocated. DIR. j. p. Fitch was
called and the fracture reduced. We
hope to hear of Mrs. Cobun's spee ly
and complete recovery.
THERE are just two men, we I'M
dcrstand, who are collectors to
building new court house. We
have endeavored to call them out
and have caught one of them this
week. Read him. When the other
fellow finds vent, the sea will be
calm, and the county court will have
smooth sailing. There's nothing
like allowing the DIRECTORS to blow off
CHURCH News AND NOTES.-The
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26

seventy three; has been abolished Dy sAn
act for the taxation Of failrOad and canal
property p approved April trflth, one tbous-
and eight hundred ami eighty -four3
And Whereas, Certain duties were imposed
upon the said commi sioner Of railroad taxa
tim az member Of the board Of railroad
taxation as member Of tire board of railroad
commissioners by @Ah ast providing for state
taxes on railroads and the riofe efficient
collection thereof" approved April tlir-
teenth, one thousand eight hundred and
seventy y-six, which duties the interests Of the
state REQUIRE to be performed notwithstand-
Ing the passage Of tie act entitled "An act
for the taxation Of railroad and canal pro-
perty,D approved April teiith, one til usand
eight hundred and eighty-foufj therefore,
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly Of the state ef New Jersey, That
the governor shall appoint responsible citizen
OF ,his state as commissioner OF railroad taxa
ton, who shall act rs q member OF the board
OF railroad commissioners established by can
act pro-iding for state taxes on railroads and
the more efficient col eciion thereof approved
April thirteenth, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-s SIX, and shall perform the duties
imposed by that act upon the commissioner Of
raiiroad taxation; he shall continue in office
until such matters as are now pending before
said board or as are necessary and proper for
their consideration shall be disp sed Of, and
during stiet time he shall receive from the
state treasury a compensation OF five hundred
dollars per annum.
g. And Be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved April IL, 1884.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
approved April I6. 1884.
CHAPTER CXXVIII.

An Act to repeal the first section Of the act en-
titled can act for the protection of fish, ap-
proved the twenty-filth day of March, one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-one.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and Genelii
Assembly OF the State of New Jersey, That the
hrst section of an act of the legislature Of this
state entitled 'An act for the protection Of fish,
approved the twenty-ffih day of March, one
thousand eight hundred nd eighty-one, and
which is as follows:
RI. Be it enacted b. the Senate and General
Assembly Of the State Of New Jersey, That 1t
shall not he lawful to cast or draw any seine or
net OF a mesh of smaller size than four and cne-
half inches in the Delaware river above the foot
OF Trenton falls, between the first day Of April
and the fifteenth day of June in each year; and
it shall not be lawful to cast or draw any seine
or net in said river above the foot of Trenton
falls, between the fifteenth day of June and the
first day OF November in any year, excepting
small mesh nets used fr the purpose of catch
ing bait and known as minnow nets,l be and
the me is hereby repealed.
2 And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved April l6, 1884.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
NUMBER A.

or the age Of sticli minor, upon any trial against
n manufacturer or employer for the violation of
this act, but any parent or guardian that shall
knowingly swear falsely in such affidavit shall
be guilty Of perjury, and the insnector or dep
uty inspector shall be authorized in case they
shall find any minor employed under any false
affidavit given as aforesaid, to order and COM
pei such minor to desist from work; the pro-
visions Of tbs act in relation to the hours Of EN-
pIoynent shall not apply to or affect any per
aon engaged in preserving perlshable goods IN
fruit-cannng establishments
6. And bs it enacted, That section six Of
the act to which this is a supplement-, be APP
pended to read as fcll0wss
re-. And be It enacted, That All necessary ex-
penses incurred by said inspector In the dis
charge Of his duty, shall be paid from the funds
Of the state, upon presentation d proper
vouchers of the same; provided, that not
more than one thousand dollars shall be ex-
pended BY him in any one year.
7. And be il enacted. That all acts or parts
Of acts inconsistent with this act, be and are
hereby repealed.
8. And be it enacted, That this act shall taze
effect Immediately.
Passed April IL, 1884.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
cHAPTER CXxXVII.

A Supplement 10 an act entitled IAN act cou-
cerning bridges and turnpikes." approved
March twelfth, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy y-e:ght.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State Of NV Jersey, That
in case any turnpike road within the limits Of
any county Of this state shall lead TO or ter
inmate at or near any bridge belonging in
whole or in part to the county in which such
turnpike road is situated, such turnpike road
may be purchased and acquired By the board or
chosen freeholders of said county in The man
ner prescribed by the act to which this Is q
supplement-
,. And be it enacted, That it shall be awful
for said board Of chosen 1rcehnldeIs to extend
said road to any point within the limits Of said
county BY the adopt and appropriation q
any other public road the consent therefor hav-
ing to be first had and btained from the
municipal authorities where such puDlic road
3. And be ii enacted, That this act shall
take effect Immediately.
Passed Aprll7 1884
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
Il. EMBRoIDERIEs AND zEPHYRs.

81. EMBROIDERIES AND ZEPHYRS.
patterns for vacation work.
81. HAMBURGS AND WHITE
GOODS.
White robes. from IS to s3t. One cas-. Tli.d Main
socks, at 20 cents quarter under price.
e.. CLOTH DEPARTMENT.
Wide double-width English suting for s. fer Suits or
listers. superb quality, worta nearly double.
"a. WHITE SHIRTS.
The conquerOr Dress Shirt at 81, make.
Has equal at the price.
*. TOILET ARTICLES.
Alfred wrights Delicate Extracts. Scientifically con
struced Tooth Brushes. Odontine for the Teeth, IS
cents
50. WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Very moderate prices and guaranteed qualities Of
goods Charity Boxes, IS cents to $3.50.
81. SPECTACLE DEPARTMENT.
All the shapes and numbers, in charge Of competent
ocuists.
e. SILVER DEPARTMENT.
Engraved. triple plated Ice Pitcher, S.
20. TRUNKS AND VALISES.
real good trunk suitable for any sort of travelling.
S. vaiise for So
90. HORSE CLOTHING.
Horse Sheets. 50 cents.
81. RUBBER GOODS.
All shapes o. Gossamcr Oyergarments The best
quality of Ladies' GOssamer Circular at rs.
62. CARPET AND MATING
DEPARTMENT
All best makes of Carpets; Seamless Maitings. %
styles less than ever offered
Or. FURNITURE.
An Ash Suit, Of specially durable make, for SIS.
64. MATTRESSES.
Made in our own workrooms. Of best materials where
you receive just what you purchase.
65. SCHOOL STATIONERY.
10 Japanese Parasols, gay colOrs for decoration IS
to 90 cents.
90. ARTISTS MATERIALS.
Portable Outfits for Holidaying, S. winsor a.,
Newton's ooors.
OF. PICTURES AND FRAMES.
house can be beautied in this department at slight
cost. large assOrtmen, OF engravings in Our port,
foiOs, from rs cents to $50.
OS. BABY COACHES.
The finest of sssortments. all shapes ami hnhings,
from 81 to SO.
90. TOY DEPARTMENT..
Thousands of little oddities TO take home the call
dren, from cent to sroo.
10. SUMMER PORCH CHAIRS.
The famous Vienna Brentwood Chair, won ieff;ly
pretty and strong 50 and upward her ciairs tr
porch from 81 up.
II. GAMES AND SPORTS.
Croquet Sets, Fishing Tackle Balls, Tennis Sets
Croquet, 90 cents to $40; Tennis s. to $50; Fsnihg
Rods, as cents to 81.
II. CHINA DEPARTMENT
Decorated English Chamber Sets. 81; worth sIaoo.
II. LAMP DEPARTMENT.
Hanging and Table Lamps, rich ra-:-rns. from S
to SO.
IA, HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Refigerators, Gas and Oil Stoves, Freezers and
Kitchen Things. Refigerators small and large. 500
s4s Ice Chests, s. to srs; Ice Cream Freezers,
szz5 SO; Oil Stoves, single and double sc sIo:
Gas Stoves s. to sas.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
:. LADIES, COATS AND WRAPS.


25. LADIES' COATS AND WRAPS.
Handsome otomans of Spring Weights, with Tabs
and Chenille Fringe, sIo-
70. JERSEY DEPARTMENT.
From inch gas perfect fitting Jerseys of all coors
and grades, at s.. You get quality worth Three
Dollars.
27. GENTLEMEN'S HATS.
Lightweight Pearl and Dark Derbys at s75o The
latest shapes.
2S. LADIES' HOSIERY.
New Mandarin Shades of Esches Superb Make, in
silks, at SIPS per pair.
20. CHILDREN'S HOSIERY.
Black spunsik Hose, for children, sl.ss for seven
years, up and down cents.
80. GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY.
Extra English black and ciocked at half a dollar.
RI. UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT
French Balbnggan Striped Shirts and Drawers at ss
cents, usually held at sr.5o.
81. SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Our own idea Of Ladies' waukenpfasts in super quail
ties of French Kid and Calf, IS and so.
33. MEMS CLOTHING.
Good Business suit low as 3d. and four-button Cut
Suits of the famous corkscrew worsted material
at $40
"a. BOYS CLOTHING.
Norfolk Blouse Suits, $3.50; Boys Jerseys at $3.50
35. CUSTOM CLOTHING.
Jesse Eddys Cashmere Suits to order at SIS cut in
latest style and fit guaranteed
90. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.
Wananlaker Best II 7. 16 % ., cen,s - - !;
still the popular writing paper Overland Note, for
foreign correspondence, 10 cents per qAire.
81. BOOK DEPARTMENT.
Any Book got
SO. FAN DEPARTMENT
French and yiennese Fans; 50 cents to $50.
80. LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Real Alligator Pocketbooks, with coin pocket, 81.
Shopping Bags, rs cents to sIaso.
40. ALBUM DEPARTMENT.
Photograph Albums in Plush or Leather, s.. to SIS.
Al. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
Fine French Milan Hats at 81, were sI.so.
AZ. TRIMMED HATS.
The Partisan Models. Round Hats and Bonnets only
arrived last week, and are now on show
AZ. RIBBON DEPARTMENT.
The rare and scarce shades satins and Gros Grains
always here.
"A. PARASOL DEPARTMENT.
Coaching Psrasos, s. for a4nch TafTeta Silk, Wine,
Cardinal, Marine and Blue.
AZ. UMBRELLAS.
A new lot of our celebrated Pickwick, S.
40. INFANTS OUTFITS.
Hamburg Rufied Collars for Children at as cents.
Al. MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SUITS.
Jersey suits at most moderate prices.
48. LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
Cambria Rufled Skirts. IS cents.
40. CORSETS.
Thompson GlOve-ftting, vendlating Summer Corset,
IS cents.
70. HAIR GOODS.
Mrs. c. Thompson's elegant make of waves, &C.
The Thompson Wave. 4K inch, So; inch, s.: sH
inch, $40; inch, srz.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
CHAPTER CxxxT.

A Further Supplement to an act entitled can
act to regul1te fisheries in the river Delaware
and for other purposes, passed the twenty
sixth day OF November, one thousand eight
hundred and eight.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the SAFE of New Jersey, That
from and after the passage Of this act no per-
son shall, by bout, anchor, dredge or otherwise,
interfere with, break, damage or destroy any
drift net or gilling seine, lawfully used for the
purpose Of taking shad in the Delaware bay
within the Jurisdiction of this state, above a
direct line from Arnold's Point to Ship John
Light, between the fifteenth day of March and
the first day Of May in any year, under a
penalty OF fifty dollars for each and every
offence with costs Of suit, and shall pay the
amount ofilamage done 10 such seine or net,
all to be recovered by an action Of trespass or
debt by the party or parties aggrieved; pro-
Tided, that if any such persons shall prove any
such interference, breaking, damage or de-
struction has been done accidentally upon
waters or grounds where such person had prior
right Of occupancy, then no such penalty shall
be imposed.
Passed April IL, 1884.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
CHAPTER CXXXII

A Supplement TO an act entitled can net to
authorize the formation Of railroad corpora
tons and regulate The same" approved April
second, one thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-three.
/. Be it enacted BY the Senate and General
Assembly of the State Of New jersey, That
whenever any railroad corporation, heretofore
or hereafter organized under and pursuant to
the provisions of the act to which this Is a sup
plement, and of the acts amendatory thereof
and supplement airy thereto may deem it expo
dieht to abandon paf't Of their proposed line
by reason Of having made connection with
another railroad or consolidated with the
Same, and shall file or cause to be filed in the
office OF the secretary of state, iii writing and
under its corporate seal, and attested by the
president and secretary of said corporntion,
formal cotice of abandonment by said corpora
tion of any part or portion Of the route Of the
proposed railroad Of said corporation, therefor
fore filed in said office Of the secretary OF state
as required by law, it shall be the duty Of the
treasurer of the state OF New Jersey, upon
being notified by said corporation that such
part OF portion OF the route Of its said railroad
had been so formally abandoned, to repay to
the said corporation out Of the moneys by the
said corporation heretofore deposited with the
said treasurer required by law, a sum equal
to the stn Of two thousand dollars for every
mile, and proportioaate sum for any distance
less than n mile, of it. route SO abandoned as
aforesaid; and said corporation shall not there
after extend. build or construct its said rail-
road over and upon the part or portion of the
route SO abandoned, without first fling a new
survey and description of the said abandoned
port on Of the route in the office Of the secre-
tary of state and paying 10 the treasurer of
this statea sum Of money equal to two thous-
and dollars for every mae and proporti nate
amount tor any distance less than mile, Of
the route so relied, said sums to be repaid to
said corporation as now provided by law.
2. And be it enac ed, That this act shaD
take effect Immediately.
Passed April l6, 1884.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
CHAPTER cxxvI.

An Act entitled can act to fix the salaries OF
theclerk of the committee on engrcssed bills,
the document clerk and the assistant j6urhai
clerk of the House Of Assembly.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State Of New Jersey, That
there shall be paid to the clerk of the commit
tee on engrossed bill If the House Of Assembly
an annual salary Of five hundred dollars and to
the document clerk Of said House of Assembly
an annual salary of three hundred and fly dol
lars, and to the assistant journal clerk an an
nual salary of three hundred and fifty dollars,
and that in no case shnll any additional com
officers.
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect immediately and shall apply only to the
one hundred and eighth session of the legisla-
ture.
Approved April l6. 1894.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-06-26
Approved April l6, 1884.
CHAPTER Cxxvn.

Supplement to an Act entitled Gan act re
specting couveyanees,s . (Revision), approved
March twenty-seventh, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy -four.
l. Be it enacted by tine Senate and General
Assembly of the Stale of New Jersey, That the
power vested by said act Ito which this a sup
plement) In the governor OF this state, by and
with the advice and consent of the senate to
name, appoint and commission foreign COM
missioners of deeds for New jersey shall not
be limited to the appointment of persons Of the
male sex, but such appointments may be Of per.
sons OF either sexj and all Words in said act, or
any supplement- thereto, referring to said com.
missioners as Of the masculine gender shall be
understood to include and shall be applied to
females as well as males.
2 And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved April I6, 1884