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Evening journal., 1888-06-01

The Finance Committee presented q re-
port settling forth that tho total city assess
ment for school purposes in round numbers
was $50. 100 900, and for school purposes,
sS2. 200. 600; the appropriation for 1888 9
amounted 10 1882 7O5; the estimated reve.
nue. was SOS. 1853, all OF which left balance
TO be raised by taxation OF S469. .S55. A
tax rate Of 40 cents on the 500 for school
purposes would realizs fl29,20O, and Of
81 Is for city purposes would realize
$3.50 $50. thus giving a total revenue OF
s49S. $50. &C rate Of Sl.55 on the Sl00
This would provide balance Of SIS, ,99s Tor
rebates and errors. Tue committee there
fore recommended fixing the tax rate at
Sl55 on the 500, and the report was
adopted.
During the consideration OF the ordinance
fixing the appropriations Mr.. Taylor ex-
CLAIMED that the large appropriation for
redemption of loans was to meet four loans
that come due next year. No. 10, S25.000.
would come due, April %. 1880: No. IL.
s25. 600, April 1, 1889; No. II, $1,000, April
1. 1850: No. lS. $4,000. April /, 1889. Mr..
Taylor said that this would remove. with
tse instslments falling due, nearly 800 ,O00
worth OF city bonds, and in year or SO
nearly S5O0,0O0 worth Of bonds would be
due.
Mr. Qninn then offered the following
resolutions which was adopted unanimously
on a cali for the yeas and nays:
Whereas. Mr.. Merrie Taylor by bis
manly conduct. straiEh forward course AM
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
The weather

Delaware and Maryland i pm: Warmer
fair weather, winds varying from the west
70 the southwesterly.
The New York Herald weather forecasts:
A depression now central north OF Lake
Ontario win probably move eastwardly,
its passage followed by temporary clearing
on the Middle Atlantic coast. Tempera-
ture was nearly stationary 10 the United
States yesterday; the chief minima we're SO
degrees at st. Vincent. MINI, and 3s at
Noorhead; the chief maxima were 70 az
North Platte. Neb. and 81 at Fort sill.
Texas. In the Middle States partly cloudy
to fair weather and fresh southsrly to
westerly winds will prevsil, with slight
thermal changes, preceded by rain on the
Jersey coast. On Saturday in this city and
section and in New England warmer. fair
to partly cloudy weather will prevail. with
variably winds, mostly fresh to sontherly,
followed by rain in this section, and on
Sunday partly cloudy to fair weather,
with slight thermal changes, preceded by
rain on the Jersey and New England
coasts.
BaynArd's Thermometer: = m Go; 10 a.
N. ~; p. m. 81.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
Crosby G. Hill


Are now offering special in
ducements to close cash buy |
ers in the way of extremely |
low prices. at every counter
and in every department may |
be found extraordinary value
in all kinds of Dry Goods,
which intelligent and careful
buyers cannot fail to appre-
oiate.
Just opened and placed on
sale one case of Mems Gauze
Undershirts, superior quality,
silk stitching and silk bind.
ing. pearl buttons and regular
cuffs; good value for 30 cents,
to be sold at % cents each.
In a few days we expect to
open lot of Ladies' goods of
equal value at..the same price,
viz: % cents each.
Splendid bargains at our
Hosiery and Glove Counter
all the time.
At our Dress Goods Coun-
ter may be fouad many real
barpains. 36.inch Wool Dress
Stufs, worth SOC, marked
down to 25c. These are ex.
cellent fabrics and very desir.
able, and are wonderfully
cheap. A line of Wool Hen.
riettas, 96.inch at SO cents q
yard, IN the new and fashion.
able colors; a very desirable
and servIceable dress material
at a low price. An immense
assortment of French and
American Sateens, beautiful
designs and coloriDgs, at the
lowest prices. at 12ac yard
we are showing an American
Sateen, Of decided merit,
styles and colorings are ex-
quisite. The goods are sold
in Philadelphia at 15c; our
price 1910 a yard. We are
selling Black Silks quite
freely; and no wonder, as the
prices are go very low. Think
of q good Black Silk at SOC,
better at 75c, S1.00, $1.25 and
$3.50. Have you seen our
special bargain in Colored
Rhadames In the new golden
brown shades, at sec a yard?
If not, it will pay you to look
at them right away.
We call special attention to
our Lace Curtains at $3.50
$4.00, $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
Buyers Of these goods should
inspect our stock before pur.
chasing. Two special num-
bers Of Marseilles Spreads,
elegant goods; price $3.50
and SIS 90 each.
A new line Of 81 Napkins
which we think are worthy Of
special notice, prices S1.25,
$3.50, $500, So 80, S2.75, IS
$3.50, $500 and $500. Table
Linens and Towels in large
variety at bottom prices.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
rnstIfute LIbrnrv cIo.ed.

Beginning this evening Friday. June L.
the lostitnte Library will close at instead
OF 10 o'clock. This will prevail during the
summer. Tomorrow evening Saturday
the library will close at o'clock. because
OF the election. The returns will be brorght
10 the Republican headquarters on the sec
ond floor Of the Institute building, and the
crowd and noise produced by this makes it
necessary to close abe library.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
streel ana seyrer nlreelors..

A special meeting OF the Street and
Sewer Directors was held last evening. Il
was decided to place a new gutter on
Franklin st. from Reed TO Front. The
complaints for neglect OF work by the
street cleaning contractors having become
quite frequent the street Commissioner was
directed to hire teams and men and clean
the streets at the contractors expense.
Plans were directed to be prepared for q
drain to extend from Delaware Ave- and
PaPont St. 20 Rattlesuake Run sever and
proposals were directed TO be received for
a 10-inch terra Gotta drain on Chestnut
ST. from Monroe to Franklin.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
PersonaI Pnragrnnhr.

Hon. James 4. Hoffecker Of Middle
town, was in the city last evening.
II. G. Jones of the firm of Hilles &
Jones is confined 70 his home by ILL
ness.
Wilson S. Brown OF Wyoming and
J. J. Boyceo of Laurel were yesterday
elected members of the National Pro
hibition Committee from Delaware.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
70 Liquor Dealers.

All members Of the Licensed Liquor
Dealers Association must close their
places OF business tomorrow, Satur-
day, June 2. and keep within the
requirements of the law. By order Of
the Association.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

We have some beauties just
arrived In Wash Goods, and
also in Woods which we are
moving lively at the very low
prices which they are marked.
To give the prices would take
up all our space, SO we give
you a kind invitation to come
and examine quality and price
and we know that will con.
vince you Of the
Evening journal., 1888-06-01
WORK OF COUNCIL.
REPORTS FROM THE FIRE DR-
PARTMRNT AND THE COM
mITTRE ON FINANCES.

The City Assessm ents Exceed
ss2,oOO,o00, the Tax Rate IL
SI.55, and the Amount 20 be
Raised by Taxation s40s,35O. Exr.
Taylor Complimented.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

The treatment of disease depends
largely on the quality of medicine.
Be careful that you get the best. Go
to Belts, corner Sixth and Market SITS.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

For sideboards. 60 to johnson &
Barnhill's.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

Have you tried Powdermaker Bro. s
Sugar Cured Corned Beef?
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

The best is the cheapest. Try I. G G..
-four, sold by Nichoiz. eth and King.
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

Mr.. Taylor called up for a third reading
the ordinance in relation TO appropriations
and II was passed unanimously. The ap-
propriations for next year are as follows:
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

Lne miscellaneous pay -roNs Sliu3oc 90 ana
police payroll. SSH 6s, were paid. Mr..
Taylor presented the annual report OF the
Board Of Park Commissioners, which was
received and filed. In substance the com
mission reported:
The small appropriation granted was
not sufficient with the revenues received 70
allow much work to be done. The work
was directed towards the preservation OF
the park lands and to procuring a topo-
graphical survey. The survey is now
undar way and will shortly be finished aud
submitted to the landscape gardener for a
permanent plan OF Improvement. II suf.
fcient funds are provided it is proposed TO
put up a house o. public comfors for the
accommodation Of frequenters Of the park
and' TO grade aud improve the lot on the
Rra vvfna On tha Rluhfh Wnrd
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

The regular weekly meeting Of Cou neil,
held last evening was called to order by
President Farra. 1t vas the last meeting
OF this Council and at least ak OF the
present members will be absent at the next
meeting. Tho opinion OF City Solicitor
Ball on the printing OF the Street and
Sewer Departments report was read and
il declared that the act did not fix the re-
Fponsibility OF the printing upon any body
bat simply mads il imperative that the
report be printed. The solicltor recon-
mended that Council and the Street and
Sewer Commissioners have a conference
over the matter. 90 motion of Mr.. Moore
the Finance COMMITTEES was instructed to
confer with the Street and Saver Depa IT.
ment
Mr. Quinn from the Fire Committee sub
mitted a rspors on the recent tssts, the sub
stance OF which Ia as follows The Friendahip
engine was frat in position generating steam
In 9 min. 0 sec. threw a stream lo7 IL. Q in.
through single lins OF 600 H. hose with
l-inch nozzle and through double line OF
500 10. OF hose, 300 It. IL 10. steam pressure
100 lbs. water pressure 280 bs. The Wee
cacos generated steam min. aud 80 sec /;
threw a stream 16S Il. Ia. through @ sin
gle line Of 1000 II. hose with 1-inch noK6le
the company could not give a satisfactory
test on account OF the bursting OF their
hoes; steam pressure lis lbs The Reliance
under a steam pressure Of S0hs threw a
stream through ,0d0 IT, Of hose l22 ft. 8 in /,
and through 900 It, OF hoss 140
II. Q in.; water pressure. $50 lbe
The Fama Company threw a stream
through single line OF bose lSs II. ain. /,
and through double line Of hose 173 IT.
In. with l16-inch nczzle: steam pressure
ITO lbs., water pressure, $50 lbs The COM
pany has 900 feet OF new hose manu-
fActurei by the Fabric Hose Co. OF Akron.
o The Washington threw a stream
/ through l 900 feet OF hose 173 1t. with
/ i1s-inch nozzle; steam pressure 1lO ibs.
The Phoenix with a steam pressure OF 100
4 lbs threw stream l69 fact through ain
4 gle line of 1000 feet hose with ! inch neg
/ zle The Delaware truck arrived at lAth and
/ Walnut Sts from their house nni erected
three ladders, doing oil Ia 6 min. aud 80
sec. from the time the alarm struck.
The Fire Committee through Mr.. Qainr
presented an itemizad report Of the com
mittee's expenditures for the past year. /
showed balance On hand OF Sl33 81.
The city treasurer reported bslanco Il
bank OF S7,S78lt for current expenses
sand lot, IS. l03a7, nad park fund si27 "a
Receipts, E. r. Moody S5oS9; Dsnni
Kane S40O, aud NJ. j. Mealey SG59
The Board Of Assessment. Revision an,
Appeal reported the following as the valu
or property for taxation
rfor city vsttrpaaso4
Evening journal., 1888-06-01

If you want Great Bargains
in Dry Goods of all descrip-
tions from the
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
RINGoEs GLEANINos.


Last Monday evening, (Jan. 23d), the
sheep house Of David Bond, near here,
was mysteriously burned to the ground
2S sheep and is lambs were burned to a
crisp; also guile some hay was in the
building. The house came near catching
fire. Mr.. Bonds were just retiring when
they came to the front of the house and
observed the fire, which, by that time,
had full sway.
The "Village Restaurant was also re.
Gently downed by fire about 3 o'clock In
the morning. This was also mysterious
confiagration. 1t was restaurant, legi
mately kept, and good order always pre-
vailed, notwithstanding the tutorings OF
few angelic females, who. we suppose,
are glad the "horrid restaurant" was
burned.
p. S. Moore has sold his place at "a very
fair figure. He will remove to Philadel-
phia the latter part of the coming Sum-
mer The independent pastors of that
city have asked Mr.. Moore to turn Tho
Monitor, of which he is editor and pro
prietor, into religious weekly. They
promise him hearty financial aid; but it
is intimated that he will not accept.
Extra meetings are being held nightly,
in the Lecture Room.
Some mschievous lawyer at Fleming.
ton, has recently pulled Parson Pitcher S
hair, relative to the matter of permitting
private views to be given. We suppose
in the next issue of The Monitor, Dominic
Pitcher will do some scalpiug.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION.

At the invitation of Mayor Mcgowan
a number Of business men met at the
Mayors Office in Trenton, on Saturday
afternoon, to take preliminary steps for
the formation of National FAIR Associa-
tion, the location of the fair to be on the
grounds of the Fashion Stud Farm, two
miles east of Trenton, and with frontage
of one mile on the line of tile Pennsylva-
mia Railroad. The capital stock is to be
$500,000. Ex-senator John Taylor gave
assurances that 100000 would be
raised in Trenton. To start the pro-
ject but 100000 will be needed
About 169 acres will be devoted to the
purpose and 500 box stalls will be erect
ed. Already there is a splendid track
on the grounds which can be enlarged
and improved. 1t is proposed to offer
the highest premiums for the best ex-
hibition of stock and to have the finest
running races and trotting contests in
the country. Promises from prominent
gentlemen of New York and Philadel-
phia to take stock have been received
Mr.. H. N. Smith was present at the
meeting and displayed by largo map
the prospectus of the enterprise. A
grand stand will be built with seating
capacity for 10000 and to cost $50, 900.
A mammoth exhibition building will
cost $25, 900, and tho art and floral de-
partment will cost $15, 600.
Among those present were Messrs.
Henry N. Smith, John Taylor, Col. John
G. Owens, Mayor Mcgowan, Jonathan
II. Blackwell, J. f. Rushing, Edward
Boyd. Henry F. Smith, John Fl. Scud
der, William 7. Craft, Thomas Grocer,
John W. Brooke, Albert Brewer, City
Surveyor Haven, John b. Fell, John
Extou, A. II. Kuser, Geo. r. Whitaker,
Lawrence Farrell, VIM. Fl Earley and
Peter Katzenbach.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25

On last Monday evening, number of
members Of Branch No. 2, e. B. A., of
this city, assembled at the residence of
Mr.. John Byrnes, on Delevan street, in
response to an invitation extended to
them by that gentleman and his wife. A
very pleasant time was had. Mr.. Byrnes,
who is the trusted Treasurer of Branch
No 2, delivered an address of welcome,
which was responded to by State Presi-
dent Jas. P. Carmody. Then came cake
and lemonade in abundance, OF which all
present partook literally. The evening
was then given over to dance and song,
aud those who were fortunate enough to
be present to listen to NIessrs. Sheridan,
McConnon, Behan, Reilly and Conway,
enjoyed good treat. Mr.. Byrnes is Que
of the loyal members of Branch No. 2,
and his good wife is one of its best lady
friends.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
LETTER FROM TRENTON.
TUESDAY EVENING. Jan. "a. IS,

TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. "a, 1888.
Trenton Lodge, No 60, K. of p, aud
America Council 107, o. U. A. NJ, have
Just closed weeks combined fair, at
Taylor Hall Assembly Rooms. The lodges
realized about $1,000. The music each
evening was delightful, being furnished
by an orchestra in which the two leading
members are we'll known to the readers
of THE RECORD MIR. J. q. Rittenhouse,
cornet, and Mr.. j. W. Kitchin, pianist.
Gen. Clinton B. Fiske delivered au ad-
dress in the Greene Street NJ. E. Church
last Sunday morning, and in the evening
the same pulpit was filled by the we'll
known Chaplain McCabe.
Rev. s. NJ. Studdiford, d. D., of the
Third Presbyterian Church, was present.
ed with a beautiful lamp, few days
since, by members of his Congregation.
Charles Williams, son of Mr.. d. s.
Williams, of Lambertville, who has been
attending one of the business colleges in
this city for some time past, has secured
q position as book keeper at Stapler'i
grocery store, corner of Greene and Han
over streets.
The Legislature opened again last nigh
for the week. A number of bills were in
troduced and several bills passed. In tht
Senate, Speaker Large presided with
grace aud dignity. He wore a neat button
hole boquet and on his desk was a mas
sive boquet of flowers. Secretary Read
ing stood at the side of the Speaker,
desk, tall and commanding, wearing the
customary button-hole boquet. On the
floor of the Senate, just before that body
was called TO order, we noticed ]. N
Voorhees,, Esq, of Pennington, in earn
est conversation with several Senators
In the House lobbies we noticed ex-As
semblyman Woolverton, Deputy Revenue
Collector Parks and Jack Clark, OF Hun
terdon. At reporters desk we saw w.
Scott Snyder, formerly OF Lambertvile
who is now engaged in reporting for two
or three city dailies. In the House gal
leries we also saw Mr.. Chas. S. Joiner
Local Editor of the Warren Repu 5lican
at Hackettstown. B.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25

A writer Of humorous stories wns stopping
at summer hotel where he was admired by
two small boys who had read his tales A
real live writer was evidently curiosity to
the youngsters Finally, one Of the boys
plucfed up courage to speak TO him.
aAre you Mr.. -, who writes stories tor
the ---gr
The writer acknowledged his identity with
becoming nnodesty, and the boy, after mo-
ment's reflection, continued his invcstiga-
tions: show much do they pay you for one
OF these storiesr
From $50 to $50" replied the writer,
kindly, and tho youngster seemed buried III
thought Suddenly the question came like a
shot from a gun:
"Well, wouldn't they pay you more II your
stories were not so foolishF'
The writer was too taken abaclf TO answer,
but he has been thinking over the matter
ever since, and vainly trying to draw tho line
between "humor" and sfoolishness, Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
The pennsyiyanIa Railroad Co.'s FIorid a

The Pennsyiyania Railroad Co.'s FIorid a
Tours.
No opportunity of making delightful
trip to the South has ever presented it.
self in so attractive shape as that which
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Is
personally conducted pleasure tours to
Florida offer TO the people OF this sec.
tion. The tours have been arranged by
the Tourist Bureau of the Passenger De
partment, and will be conducted und 81
the personal supervision Of the Tourist
Agent and Chareron.
A special train OF Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars will convey the party
through to Jacksonville on the fastest
schedule ever made on similar occa-
sion. The train will leave New York Oh
the mornings OF January Goth and Feb.
ruary 9th, Philadelphia about noon, and
arrive in Jacksonville for supper the
next evening, stopping for meals al
convenient points zen route" The
round trip tickets, which beside the
railway fare in both directions will in
clude meals zen route" sleeping-car ac
commodations going and returning. and
one days board at the Hotel Everett,
Jacksonville, will allow stay Of about
two weeks in the fowery State. The
rate from New York is SAT. 90, and from
Philadelphia and all points south there-
Of $4,000. Tickets at correspondingly
low rates will be sold from all principal
stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad
system.
This is not only by far the cheapest,
but at the same time the most desirable
Southern tour ever presented. Tho
dates. too, and well timed, as they cover
the choicest portion Of the Florida sea
son, which has great attraction ihii
winter, the Sub. Tropical Exposition al
Jacksonville and the opening OF th'
magnificent new hotels at st. Augustine
The time limit of the tickets permits o
an extended trip through the State.
Names may be registered now 70
either date by calling at the ticket
agencies Of the company.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
Elooutionary Entertainm ent.

Evolutionary Entertainms snt.
Prof. E. l.. Barber, Of Philadelphia,
will give an elocutionarY entertainment
for the benefit of the Stryker Library, at
Thatceer's Hall, next Monday evening,
at s O'Clock. Mr.. Barber is fine reader
as the following notices testify:
"Fully thousand people were assem-
bled in the model chapel last evening to
listen to the Readings of Prof. Barber, of
Philadelphia. No better reader has ever
appeared before in Trenton. The Pro.
fessor is equally happy whether his selec-
tion is from the classic or comic piece.
His humorous impersonations were very
laughter provoking, while his pathe tic
ones brought tears to the eyes of his lis
teners. He is well worth a long Journey
to hear. State Gazette.
Prof. Barber, the well-known Elocu-
ZIONIST, made his appearances again last
evening, at Holly Tree Hall, to packed
house. As usual, he charmed his audi
ence, particularly with his humorous i'm
personations, which were received with
great hilarity, aud he was compelled to
respond again and again to their de-
mands.- Chester PA Neos.
Prof. Barber, the prince of humor,
again afforded our pleasure loving public
an evening of rare enjoyment. Prof. Bar.
Der is possessed of a rich, clear voice, com.
bined with graceful and easy carriage.
In all his readings, whether humorous OF
pathetic, he enters naturally into the
spirit of the author.-Frdnkford Times.
Let everybody 60. Tickets 35 cents.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
LAMBERrvlLLE, Jan. eOtb, 1888.

An interesting statement concerning
the State of New Jersey has just been
submitted by Pension Commissioner
Black to Congressman Pidcock Of the
House Committee on Pensions. This
statement shows that according to the
pension rolls New Jersey furnished the
Union armies during the late rebellion
with 76,Sl4 men. or au aggregate re-
duced to three years standing of ST.
9O8. The total number Of pensioners
in the State is 8. 459; amount paid in
pensions during last quarter, S23s, ,324.
In Hunterdon county there are 231 pen.
sioners, to whom was paid $7,346 the
last quarter.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25

AN exchange says: Several persons
in Hunterdon county find themselves in
possession of promissory notes to the
sum of $4,000. The notes came due a
few days ago and the maker, Richard
W. Packer, prominent business man
of Bergen Point, refused to honor them.
Subsequent inquiries developed the fact
that the name Of the endorser r. w.
Packer, tho father of the maker. was q
forgery. On Friday two officers were
looking for the young man. but be disap-
peared. He came to Newark about five
years ago and secured employment as q
freight agent of the Central Railroad 81
Bergen Point. He then started in bust.
ness for himself and prospered. Nc
reason is known for his strange action as
the real estate he leaves behind is worth
double the amount for which the notes
We're forged.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25

Mayor Coryell, we believe, is the first
Mayor of this city, who has shown suf-
ficient interest in the comfort of visitors
to public entertainments to personally
look after the preservation of order. Last
Monday evening, at the dramatic enter
tainment at Holcombe Hail. the boys and
some men in the gallery got noisy and
annoying. Word was sent to the Mayor
and he soon appeared on the scene with
two policemen, and 1t is said that the
lighting quickness with which the hood
lums closed business was pleasure to
see. All it wants is for these fellows to
know that our authorities mean to en-
force order.