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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
Isayonne Lodges New officers.

During the communication held last
evening in Schuyler Hall at Bergen
Point by Bayonne Lodge No. 40. +. and
A. M, the following officers were elected:
-Worshipful master, ex-School Trustee
II. A. Wheeler; senior warden, DR.. G. A.
secretary, City Recorder John H. Besher;
treasurer Mayor John Newman; trustees,
Past Masters Edward Smith, George w.
Yates and William Sanford. Next Thurs
day evening these officers and those to be
appointed will he installed. The lodge
now has 116 members.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
TEACHERS NEW YEARS GIFT.
The Board of Education Makes Som
Advances in Salary.

The Board of Education held session
last evening and passed the December
pay rolls. They also distributed a num-
ber of Christmas gifts in the way of adj
vances i'll salary.
Vice Principal w. II. Paddock, of the
High School, had his salary increased
from 81, 900 to 81, $50 and William J..
Eckoff and Henry Snyder, instructors in
the same school, were advanced from
81 ATS to 81, 500
Miss Adrians, first assistant of No. 2,
had her salary increased to $3.50 per
annum and that of the young ladies in
the first two years were advanced from
sos to $50 per month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
HiChland I.odge,s Sew Oficers.

Highland Lodge, No. 80, F. and A. NJ,
last evening elected offisers for 1890, and
P. NJ. Henry M. Pierce was assisted by
Edward P. Cogger in installing them.
The new officers are these
w. M, r. NJ, John Wright; S. W.,
William j. George Nelson; }. W., Will
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27

lam L. Wright; S. D., II. H. Leinweber;
j. d., William H. Hall; trustee, James
Beach; proxy to Grand Lodge, William
H. Mead: S. NJ of c., William johnson;
j. NJ. of c., John Manning; treasurer,
Charles Mierau; secretary, William H..
Mead, and tyler, R. G. Booth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27

A fire broke out in the apartments of
Frederick Salskie, of No. las Steuben
street, yesterday afternoon, and damaged
his property to the extent of $500. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
a Seal on enc Bayonne Shore.

While boating in the Bayonne cove of
New York Bay on Christmas Day, Philip
Van Buskirk, son Of eX-Freeholder John
Van BuskirK, shot and killed Il fine fat
seal that ne noticed sporting in the shall
low water. The animal measured four
feet, six inches in length
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
THE RAILROAD CASE.
Arguments Continued Today Before the
Arbitrators.

Arbitrators.
The argument in the case Of the State
against the Morris & Essex Railroad
Company for back taxes, was continued
this morning before Judge Dillon, of
New York. and ex-Judge Stevens, of
Newark, the arbitrators.
Ex-Governor Bedle, on behalf of the
railroad company occupied the attention
of the arbitrators during the session. He
commented on the differences between
the testimony Of the expert Stevens, who
was employed by the State to go over the
eompany's books, and the reports which
tho company made to the Secretary OF
State, as required by the company's char
ter.
He took up each years report separately
and designating certain items which Mr..
Stevens mad included in the cost Of road
upon which he company is required to
pay tax. argued that those items should
not be included in the cost OF the road.
For dlsordered Liver try BEEcHAa's PgLs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
The ssengerbund Christmas Tree.

The first family Christmas party of the
Sangerbund of Jersey City Heights was
lots of children, at the Avenue House last
night. 1t was an informal affair, but it
was very sociable. A Christmas tree was
laden with prizes for the children, each
of whom received present There were
also numerous other gifts intended for the
adult members of the company.
These were disposed of at auction, C.
d. j. Noelke acting as the auctioneer. A
score of little girls participated in an ex-
hibition dance, in which they represented
various nationalities. and with games,
romps and promenades the children
passed a pleasant evening, while the
older ones made merry around the tables
with wine, beer and songs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
choked a Mad Dog to Death.

Policeman Woodberry, while.sitting at
a desk this morning in Justice Weeds
office writing was attacked by\a white
Spitz dog owned by Grader. theNWayne
street butcher. The dog rushed tNrough
the open door and jumping upon i I'm tore
MS sleeve almost from his coat TEh dog
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
A Compromise Likely.

A compromise between the Curries and
the various railroads seeking a passage
through the Currie property is very prob
able. otherwise the matter will be in
litigation for several years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
Hoboken Briefs.

Cronheims Theatre was crowded with
sports last night to witness the bout be-
tween Jack McAuliffe and Billy Madden.
Owen Kilduff, bricklayer residing at
No 9Grand street, was arrested by Police
man Gerken last night, charged with as
sault and battery on his father. He is
held.
At the Holy Innocents Church there
will be Christmas festival this evening.
The Water Commissioners met last
night and transacted routine business.
Wilbur Hoyt, young man well known
in Hoboken, was recently married to Miss
Lillian M. Wilton, of West Hoboken.
The Sunday school scholars of the First
NJ. +. Chnrch will give an entertainment
at the Sunday school rooms this evening.
John Toss is a coat pedier living at No.
81 jefferson street. At two O'Clock this
morning he came home intoxicated,
broke in the door of his house and at
tempted to annihilate his wife. He was
arrested and bond over to keep the
DeaCe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27

The Board of Fire Commissioners held
a fifteen minutes session last evening and
passed the payrolls and several claims.
John Paxton, who was appointed hose
man-at-call at the last meeting, seems to
have had all he wants of being fireman
and sent in his resignation last evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27
warmer Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 27, 1899 = The
weather indications for Eastern New
York and Eastern Pennsylvania are fair
and colder weather today; warmer to-
morrow, with westerly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27

got there, and Sarah retaliated by having
her arrested. Annie was this morning
compelled to give bonds to keep the
peace
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-27

bore every indication of having been at
tackled by the rabies. but the policeman
declares that he had La Grippe" He
grabbed the dog by the throat and choked
it 10 death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-26
LINCOLN HARRISON,


1t is not within the province of this article
to set forth the portoutous events just pre-
ce'lin- the Inauguration Of Abraham Lin
coin; the fierce four sided campaign of 1850:
the lcng winter OF anxiety and eleom the
successive retirement If concrtssgacn Is seven
states secel9i the runners Of intended assas-
snatiou and tie secret ri-h; journey of Mr.
Lincoln to Washington. Nevertheless, these
things must he borne in mind by one who
would understand the scenes Of that inau-u-
ration Gen. Winfield Scott, then Lieutenant
general Of the Cuijcl States army. and in
command NJ Washington was firmly per-
silaGed that riot was planned for juau -ura-
ton day during which an attempt was to lie
made to assassinate Mr. Lincoln He there
fore organized the militia of the District and
disposed of his available force Of regulars as
seemed to him bes- calculated to prevent
blootlshed
On the lth Of March 1861. the retiring
president, Buchanan. and Mr. Lincoln rode
together to the Capitol, the president driving
to Wizards hoteI tor the presi,lcn--elect
They rode between double tiles of a sqaadrol.
of District Of Columbia cavalry In front Of
them marched a company of sappers and
miners, and behind them came the infantry
and riiemeu Of the district On the roofs of
all the highest houses along Pennsylvania av-
enue were placed squads Of rifemen from the
regular army with orders to watch the WIN
dows On the opposite SIDE and fire upon them
in case any attempt should be made to Ere
from those windows upon the presidential
carriage. A small force of regular caval-
ry, the only one that could be obtained.
was detailed in squads to guard the street
crossings on Pennsylvania avenue, each squad
retiring by side streets as the presidential
carriage passed and taking up its position
ahead, 50 that each street crossing was thor
oughly guarded A battalion Of District Of
Columbia troops stood near the steps Of the
Capitol, and a. the windows and wings
ss-.leiY detailed riaenen were placed. In
addition to shis, GU tho brow Of the Ill, not
far from the north end Of the Capitol, CON
mandins both tie approach and the broad
plateau to the east front, was stationed
battery Of osing artillery. under the com
nand Of Gen Scott himseif
When the presidential carriage reached III,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-26
RICHM

A runaway horse which tipped the lad,
driver out at the corner of Maine and Chest
nut streets Monday night was stopped about
a mile out of the village and brought back
having five mile walk.
A lab rer at lceboro giving the name Of
John Fox of New York, was taken to thu
town farm sunday and is there now, thr' at
ened with rheumatic fever. He is destitute
ard alone and the town is looking after him
The thermometer registered % degree,
below zero Sunday morning. at several places
in town.
P,of r B Hall and Mrs Virginia Hall
were at Bowdoi1ham Monday, called there
by the illness of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Houilette started
for Washington, ID. c. Monday morning
ehere they will visit until after the inaug
ural celebration.
Mr.. E. II. Daley of Lynn, Mass, the
well known representative of the Lasterr
Union was in town Saturday, looking over
the difference of opinion between Cald vel
& Libby and their lssters. 1t is reported
that no settlement or arrangement was mait
but that the matter was left for the interest
ed parties to adjust between themselves.
The village schools close a week from mex
Friday.
/ Ice from fourteen to sixteen inches thick
is now being run into the various companies
houses.
/ The band is getting out small a1vertis
ing sheet in connection with their concer
aud bail for March 4th.
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4iailroaDs d Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement of Trains IN Eject
Dec. 81. 1888.


Until further notice trains leave Augusta ~ fol-
lows
GOING WEST-aeo A. NJ. for Lewiston, Rock.
land, Portland and Boston; $50 A. NJ. for Hal
lowell and Gardiner: 1905 fOrl.ewiston, Far
mngfon, Rockiani. Portland and Boston; 200
z. II for Haowell and Gardiner, 3.0s p. N.
$50 NJ. FOR Bath Lewiston. and Portland; 5.45 p.
Il for Halloweli and Gardner, 1888 Z. NJ. might
pullman Cor Lewiston, Portland and Boston. and
FOR Bath saturdays only.
GOING EAST rps A. NJ. might express) for
>kowhegan, Bangor. BAR Harbor, St. Stephen,
Il. John aad Aroos,oos County, $50
A NJ for Wateryiilo, Skovhcean, Bangor and Green
vile, $50 z. NJ for SkOwbegau, Belfast, Dex-
TOR, Bangor, st, stephen, ST. John and Aroos-
COX COUNTY. 40 +. IT. for Watcrvile on Satur-
dnv'- only
The Night Pullman Trains run each way every
night Sundays Included but not TO Skowhegan, or
up4tA.l h1s To B.ltirt and Dexter, or be-
voTd h""gnr -ruhap mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves Gardiner for
Augusta at A. a. NJ 20 and sos p. NJ; Hallowel,
al SOP A. NJ. LBS and % 2. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAINS for ,rtland. 7.os A. M, and
l2.ls l. NJ, for WafrrVn a "a Nanceboro, l245 +.
VI, and 80 T. ". due from Boston. 1928 and 4.i2
7. VI, due from Nsuccboro and Nateryiile, 6.55 A.
NJ. and i2.O5 +. NJ.
Through tickets to California and all points South
and West may be had of F. u. Walker, ticket agent
Augusta, the only Office selling via all routes and
checking baegag. free of expense.
FAYsON TUCKER, Gent Manager.
7. +. BOOTHBy. Genl Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
p rtand, Dee, - 1883.
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Electric Htstsrs.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular a. to need no special men
ton. All who haze used Electric Bitter.
sing the same song of prsis.-A purer med
icine does not exist and it is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the Liver ard Kidneys
will remove Pimples, Bpls, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood -
Will drive Malaria from the s. stem ard pre-
vent as we'll as cure all Malarial fevers -
For the cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion Try Electric Bitters-Eutire sat
isfaction guaranteed, or money refunded
Price 80 cts. and 81 90 per bottle at j NJ.
Mixers drug store. janl4d&wchwky
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Penobscot.
Ilrt

TIfIFfTs
NJ. 4. Abbott writes that he is opposed To removal,
that Their. is but little call in his town for such Il
measure. that he favors the enlargement of the
present building and that in hi- opinion, the people
Of hi. town would not be willing to assume the ex-
ira burden If taxation which the erection of u new
building would put upon them.
f. h adhnrs writes.
There is no desire expressed by the citizens of
thi. town for thc removal of the capital To any
point further west. few who do not like its pres
Mt location would tsefer its removal eastward |
know of none who willing TO be taxed for II new
state House AT the present time. the sentiment
generally expressed in favor of repairing and
moderately eulnrging the present structure
GaridHd
l.. %. oaks writes
our people to a man would say No. II Unnecessary III"
pres ut building shnu Il be enlarged but do not
think u new one l. called for.
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JACkSON-liNCOLN.
n-t.nr-xx+ F.rEEnN


The administration OF Andrew jackson was
an epoch In American history There never
Lad be-n Ia Washington anything Ike 50
large crowd a. that which was present at
tie Inauguration of Jackson.
Gen jackson delivered his Inaugural aEi
took the oath ot office at the EAST front OF the
Capitol The processiOn both to and troE
the Capitol was the longest ever seen down 10
that time III Washington. From there the
president went to the y bite House, where d.
the DOOR were open and no one was refused
adnlittanee Orange punch by barrels WAS
made and in serving 1t pals ~ouil he up
set glasses broken ana painful cuniusIoo
caused The opposition writers declared that
tubs Of punch were carried troa the lower
story into the garden 70 lead OF the crowd
from the room, ana that men with boots
heavy WITH mud stood OF the daniasb SATIN
covered chairs il Their eageruess 10 SEE tie
president Al subsequent leNee the scene
was stili more remarkable. prominent
dairyular had honored the occasion by send
iug Gen jackson an enormous cheese the
larsest that could he manufactured and
transported. IT. weight was LOO pounds.
The cheese was cut up and distributed u the
crowd. who struggl,! for it, dropped 1t, uod
it into the carpets and thereby ruined them,
The condition Of the White House l. described
by Il writer OF the day as that OF republican
palace which had just passed through Gn OBJ
stinate and prUtractel siege and been sacked
by the victorious enemy. The events OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-26
N others

Castoria is recommended by physicians for
children teething. Ii is purely vegetable
preparation, its ingredients are published
around each bottle. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and absolutely harmless. II relieve.
col ssipation. regulates the bowels. quiets
pain, lures diarrhga and wind collie, allay.
feverishness. destroys worms, and prevents
commissions, soothes the child and gives il
refreshing and natural sleep. Csstoria is the
children's panacea-the mothers friend.
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I.GOnsmmpiio nIncnrahle..

Read the folloving: Mr.. Gil Morris New
ark, Ark says; Was down with Abscess o
Lungs, and friends aud physicians pro
nouuced me an iucurable Ccnsumpfive. Re
gan taking DIR. kirg's New Discovery TO
consumption, am row on my third bottle
and able to oversee the work on my farm
1t Is the finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Mi ldievart. DecaiIr Ohio, saws
-' Had it not been for DIR Kings New D,s
covery tor Consumption | would have dee
of Lurg Troubles. Was given up by doc
tors Am now in best of heal-h." Try it
SAMPLE bottles free at J VI Mixers drul
store. jtnl4d&w ,hwky
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M aine Baptists.

The Maine Baptist Convention Board met
in the Baptist vestry last evening. vi h
President Moses Gildings in the chat
Twenty Que members we're present. In
portant business concerning the iniercs's Of
Maine Bspti-ts .as transacted.
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Pisc ataquis.


prominent citizen writes;
In answer to lonr questions relating 10 the pro
posed removal 81 the capital, would say that see
present necessity for change AT ALL and regard
agitation of I'll" question NJ this time simply ~
one of those periodical ovcriiows of gas which have
occurred i'll the past, and may he expected 10 occur
in the future After this furry is over, aud the hon
est y.omanry have the matter plain presented to
them in he form of dollars aud cents IL will be
quickly settled aud not In favor of Portland. When
the time for a change comes round, as 1t perhaps
may. some ycars hence, Bangor will be the place in
my opinion, and think all the eastern rtion Of
the state would favor that point. 'icauwhe, our
law makers had better bear in mind the fact that
Outside their own charmed circle, the plain people
entirely cool. and have not the least idea of pay
log the expense of putting the state House On
wheels.
Forcron
Hon. A. q. Lcbroke writes:
am opposed TO the removal of the State Capital
The pres'Dt site Is more central than Portland II
wound he .afer than an sea board town in case of
70 eign invasion II will cost the State much less IL
remain at its own 'mcile on the pciu e-qu" bask-
"f the hennebec, than 10 j,unt away TO IA distant
city bounded by the Atlantic and within the sound
of diuner bells Of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
for the purpose of erecting gorgeous bniIng in
Por la d. at AN expense which eventually. and III
the near future, would b. ii burden upon all oui
people aIno N iHg to oppression upon many bai
ma ional obligations our state indebtedness and ou
incTc sing stne bur Gus to sustain our many state
institutions, from the support of which we canho
escape, other eNpendit ares hlch we can OF proper
ly avoid. the deOts of many o. the counties, /
cpai debts wcig ing heavily upon II ANY towns
driving of them into dissolution Of their cor
pprdie cN sttnce and uiheis upon tue verge of in
soivency, and III ny sen oil district debts, present
in the aggregate, sources of taxation almost ~ pail
ing Add To these, prirafe Indebtedness person,
and CORPORATE ms and 1t would IN that the legis
lIturc would add dollar to the ioat
whic this people must v, unle-s the
necessity therefor should be made clearly apparent
The people have not called for ANY change Of III,
eapi al and the consequent great outlay therefor
80 far as know there per oh> in this towi
who favor such change bu, bel the vppos tioi
to 1t here by tho VINO have given any attention Il
the .uhIeci Is almost, if not uite, unanimous. bu
valuable state Library should be preserved aud
de ed more easily acce> ihe. If TO protect this anC
the archives of the >tute from hire and TO render
their use more convenient by bull ing lire proof an
ucNrs wings TO the present state House, the PEG
pie would see The c. -siiy therefor would sub
! I'M 10 the expense. some repair and some ang
| might properly be made If remori should eve
be seriously contemplated it is obvious 1t SHOULD b,
made To the East aud not TO the West.
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RA"os9> y hers given, the da.es
of thcir birth, popular election, eletioa
by completion u electoral count or
house of representatives, Inauguration,
retirement and death. In tho easc Of
tho four vice presidents who succeeded their
inecasssd chiefs, tho date Of their assuming
ths Office given, az that Of their forJaai III
aayuration was II oourse the same as that Of
the president
Georsc Washington e. lT32 No
common date In stats for popular election,
April g. 40. April 20, 1883; March :, t797
Dec Il. li'9
JOHN Adams Oct 10. l73j; Nov 4, 1870.
Feb 4. l7,ri March T. 1917, March !, 1901
JAY :, 49,
Thomas Jo.Tcrson-April ., i7i3 No cleo
ton by popular vote IN 800. clecteI by
bouao I'e1 u, 1901 March 4, 1901 March 1,
100, JDly T. ls26
James Madison March t. i75l, Nov. S,
1865. Feb s, ls0J, March =, 1893, March 4,
1877. Juac ~, 1884
Ja,ncs Ionroe-April 2s, l1JS. Nov, 8,
1910. Feb T.. 1917. March 4, lSl5, March I,
1871, July I, ISL
John Qaincy Adams July H. l7G7 No
popular el ctiou ia ISL elected by house
Foo 70 -. March 4, Isl, March j. is-y
Feb e., lSA
Andrew Jackson March IS, 1907, Nov 4,
ls-5 Feb II, 1879, March 4. ls2o, March 4,
l5j, Jme s. 49,
Maria Van buren, Dec ., l7S1 Nov. S,
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Keunebec.


q. I. Henson, writes;
should be opposed To il. should sooner see II
90 to bangor. know of no call among the people
hr.e for it, removal al ali. but think il sh nld b,
made to do for the real "f the state for some
time 10 come do not think the farmers (and they
ar. 4 e ones to VIII IN shuuh look " zen cones
10 tANiug the p ople fo- luxurious surroundings or
uncalledtor changes In public hui dingsl would ap
prove OF such change and II II Is submitted IL
tbem they will Ve.o il.
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feb2dTu Ih&stillIune l6tarcnr

TO THE DEAF-A Person cured Of Deafness
! and noises In the head Of q years standing b,
ample remedy will send descrfntiou ~ !, =,
. any Person Who applies to NlChOLAOy. IT5
AseDougan Street, New York. u. 4. a.
oncx164aykW1y
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STATE NEWS.
kESSEB BEG.
Rirerside.

htFfJstnS.
Sunday morning at sunrise the thermom-
ster registered in this place % degrees be
low zero.-Mr John G. Erhait and wife
Who have been here for the past eight
months have returned to their HON. in
North Whitefield The singing school hat
has been in keeping by George Dennis a,
Browns Corner and The one at the Sturgl.
school house will be united and the school
will be held in the hail in this pIace-There
is more sickness here now than there ha.
been at any one time for the past yesr-A
good supply of mill logs are being hauled
from the sidii To Mr. Bakers saw mill
The school in this district closes this week
after a very successful term.
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SOME RSET.
IidTmoay.

At seven O'Clock on Sunday morning the
thermometer registered thirty degrees beinv
zero at this village The grange of ? of II.
has invitel the 81 Adams grange to an en-.
ter'ainmeut and la quet on WeAacsaa,
evening March G'h Miss Florence Bartle,i
will close her school in this tnvn this week
,nd in two weeks afterwarl will - to ths
Pennington Normal school, where she ha.
attt nded one term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-26

The good old Vegetable Pulmonary BaIsam
Best known cure for Coughs, Colds K Consump.
uon. ienuine Cutler Bros & Co. Boston.
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