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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
hit WITH A TEAPOT.
Ellen Barker's Daughter-iD-Law Not
Home, but Miss Burgess Was.

Ellen Barker's Daughter-iD-Law Not
Home, but Miss Burgess Was.
Mrs. Ellen Barker, an elderly woman,
Of No. l Washington street. Hoboken,
paid a visit to her daughter-ln-Iaw at No
90 Grand street in that city yesterday
afternoon. Her daughter-in-law was not
at home, but Mary E. Burgess, of Kings
Park, L. l., was there. A quarrel arose
between the two women and Mary picked
up a heavy teapot and flung it at Mrs.
Barker's head. The missile struck
Mrs. Barker in the mouth
knocked several teeth down her
throat and ruptured blood vessel. The
injured woman's screams brought Police
man Fenton and Detective DAWN to the
scene and Miss Burgess was arrested.
Mrs. Barker was brought to the station
house. She bled badly, and DIR. Helfer
said her condition was serious. She was
removed to ST. Mary's Hospital. This
morning the hospital authorities said
she would recover. and her assailant was
bailed by Saloonkeeper Evans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
PASsAIC POLLUTION CASE


The Absence of the Experts Causes a
Long Delay in the Matter.
The examination in the case OF the
Newark Aqueduct Board against the city
of Passaic Tor the purpose of restraining
the city from euptyirg its sewerage into
the Passaic River was con t1nued
this morning before Master In Chancery
Walter knight at Newark. 1t was ex-
pected that the sitting would be an inn
portant one, as the experts who analysed
the water from the river at various points
were to give their testimony. The ex-
perts, however. did not appear and the
greater part Of the time was taken up IN
wranglings between Colonel f. A. Price,
counsel Of the Aqueduet Board, and ex-
Senator Griggs. who appeared for Passaic
City.
David H. Slingerland. plumber of
Passaic Falls, testified that he had made
three connections between private resi-
dences and the sewer system OF Passaic.
One of these was In operation now and
drained the sewerage from the sinks
and closet into the sewer Which nows In
to the river.
Gustav Fanlstrow, another plumber of
Passaic, testified that he had connected
one house with the sewer system In the
same manner.
Levi Aldous, another plumber, said
that he was making a connection for
dwelling house with the sewer system
Colonel Price then said that that was all
he had 10 offer then and asked Tor an
adjournment TO next Tuesday. Senator
Griggs objected to this on the ground
that he would be engaged in the Passaic
circuit for some weeks to come.
He was willing, he said, TO
20 on tomorrow and every day
after New Years until next Tuesday.
But this did not suit colonel Price. He
could not get ready until next tuesday,
and he Insisted upon going on then.
Passaic, as the evidence just taken
showed, was emptYing the sewers into
the river 10 the detriment of The health
of Jersey City and Newark. and he did
not intend TO put the case of further than
next week. The Master, however, ad-
iourned the hearing 10 January q.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE. GIRLS.
Eligible Young Women a Scarcity at
Sea Isle City.

Special to the JERSEY City Ne,cs
SEA ISLE CITY, Dec 80. 1s90.-Seyeral
weeks ago there appeared among the
New Jersey News Notes. OF the Phila-
delphia Press stat ement to the effect
that there was a scarcity of girls at Sea
Isle City.
The city is certainly lacking in eligible
young ladies. and the notice in the Phila-
delphia Press has caused a number of
young women in different sections of New
Jersey to write to the postmaster, request
ing him TO send them the names of some
mice yonng men,"
A number OF young men here have an
swered letters received from Asbury
Park. Trenton and Lawrence Station,
and no one would be surprised to hear of
matrimonial matches being the outcome
of this letter writing.
One young lady writing from Lawrence
Station, N. j., states that she "is quite
good looking, % years old, a dressmaker,
and able to support a husband if she has
to-" Here is chance for young man
who is afraid of work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
sta.e Llbrarv Assoeiation organIzed.

TRENTON, Dec so. S9O.-Twenty-seyen
sey held meeting yesterday afternoon
in Library Hall and organized a State
Library Association. Frank b. Hill
called the meeting 10 order and Barton B
Hutchinson. of Trenton, was made tenn
porary chairman.
A constitution aud bylaws were adopted
and the following officers eIecJed:-Presi-
dent. Dr. H. Pratt, of Orange; first vice
president. Frank Hill. Newark; secona
vice president, Prof. Richards, of Prince
ton; secretary, Miss w. f. Nelson, Trpn-
ton Miss Cutler, of the New York State
Library, spoke on the necessity OF organ
ization
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

The case of Blaiu and Quaife. the archi-
itects, against Michael V. Murphy, a
milkman iu Arlington avenue, for wor X
done In designing aud supervising the
building OF a house for Murphy,
was Tried before Judge Dayton
and Jury in the Second District Court
yesterday. Murphy was the Que who de-
manded the jury and was represented by
Alderman Max Salinger. aud the plain
tiffs had the legal assistance OF Assem-
blyman Henry Puster.
After listening to all the testimony and
inspecting various books OF the plainf IFS
the jury retired and remained cIoseted
for two hours. They then brought in a
verdict for the plaintiffs for So 63 This
did not suit either party and tine defend
ant has appealed aud the plaintiffs have
demanded e new trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

began to walk briskly away Their ac-
tons aroused the detectives suspicious.
He overlook them and placed
them under arrest They gave
their names as William Iunde aud
Nathan Fine, tailors, Of No. f0i Alien
street, New York Thev said they were
buying second hand clothes, and as they
had no license they were locked 1p. The
detectives are working clues Of recent
burniaries
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

The Rev. W. P. George, of the Linden
Avenue NJ Z Church. gave his popular
reading of Charles Dickens Christmas
Carol at the church last evening. The
church was crowued, ,everyinch ofstanding
room being taken. Mr.. Georges reading
was excellent and was applsuded at ire
oueut intervals. A handsome sum was
realized which will be given 10 the
church
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

Thomas Mackey. twenty-three years
old. of No. 26 Nelson avenue. was arrested
on Summit avenue last evening by Patrol
man HoIderer for being drunk and dis
orderly, Justice Wanser gave him thtri
days.
Joseph Cooler. homeless youth, who
said he was machlnist. was arrested by
Patroiman Murtna yesterday for being
dtsorderly on kearuey avenue. de viii
have thirty days board at the expense OF
the eouutv
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
Turned His Family out.

John Coupling. OF No. los Railrosd
avenue. got drunk Sunday night.
smashed the furniture of his home. aud
failing to throw his wife out of the win
dow, turned her and her two babies
out into the bitter cold streets. The wife
immediately lodged complaint with
Justice Martinez, of No. 1 Cooper place
Conkling was arrested and committed for
trial on a charge OF assault and battery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

speelal q the Jerssg e Nslrs.

kDecluI 70 Iae St3aS9 NaIs -Fe1s'
TRENTON, Dec. 80, 1sS0.-At the thirty
seventh annual meeting of the New Jer-
sey State Teachers Associ alion, which
began here yesterday in Model Hail, Prof.
W. S. Sweeney, OF the Jersey City High
Schoo. was selected as one OF the repre-
sentatiyes of the association in the
Council of Education. Prof Henry Say
der. of Jersey City, participated in the
discussion Of the question. should the
Public High School prepare for col
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

cutting across both lipssend also his arm
severing the muscles Hc was seriously
hurt. and Policeman Riekerick arrested
George Nug1ery for having done the cut
ting. The case was triedtn the Court OF
Sessions today aud. ples0 self defense
was made b. imagery. H was acquitted
by the jury late yesterday afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
Younr Porter Plead, cuiltx.

That young rascal, Frederick Porter,
whose many lies have recently kept the
police busy. pleaded guilty TO nine in
uic, ments for breaking. entering and la r
ceny this morning in the Court OF Ses-
sions. He was remanded for sentence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

WASHINGTON, Dec 80, Weather
Indicators Tor Iwenty-four hours for
Eastern New YORK, New Jersey ana
EASTERN Penusyiyania:-FaiE northerly
winds: colder.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

Patrick Rube went into the barber shop
at No. Montgomery street on July to
get shaved. He was intoxicated aud
went to sleep. When he awoke he found
himself In the hallway. One barber was
shaking him and another came up aad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30
POLICE SHAKEN UF.
Appointments Officially
Announced-Big Batch
Of Transfers.

The following general order has been
issued by Chief OF Polics Murphy. 1t
viii cause rejoicing to some members Of
the police force and gnashing of teeth BY
others
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

Use Dsvs' Pile Plk. Sold by ali druggists
Twenty -nvs cents per box
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-30

Popularly called the king Of medicines
Hcoass Sarsaparilla- /, conqaers scrotula, salt
rheum and al other blood diseases.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
THE HONEST OLD TOAD.

oh. II queer little chap is the honest old toad,
A funny old fellow is he;
Living under the stone by the side of the
road,
Meath the shade of the old willow tree.
He is dressed all in brown from his toe to his
crown,
Save his vest. that is silvery white.
He takes Il long nap in the heat of the day,
And walks in the cool, dewy night.
"Raup, yaup," says the frog,
From his home in the bog,
But the toad he says never a word;
He tries to be good, like the children who
should
Be seen, but never be heard.
When winter draws near. Mr.. Toad goes to
bed,
And sleeps just as sound as a top.
But when May blossoms follow soft April
showers,
He comes out with a skip, jump and hop;
He changes his dress only once, l confess
Every spring; and his old worn-out coat,
With trousers and waistcoat, he rolls in a ball,
And stufns the whole thing down his
throat.
"k-rruk, k-rruk, i" says the frog,
From his home in the bog;
Bat the toad he says never a word.
He tries TO be good, like the children who
should
BE seen, but never be heard.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
ONE CAgsE OF AGRICULTURAL ne.
PRECISION.

There are no more free lands fit Tor gem
eral agriculture. in June, 1880, the Gov
rnmen still had II, 800, coo acres ofarable
land. In June, 1888, only 5000, GOO acres
remained, and his has long since become
private property. 1t is clear that in a
general way, land fit Toy agriculture can
no longer be had from the Federal Gov
eminent. 1t seems to tie writer that the
prostration Of the farming industry. and
the low price Of the older farm lands
everywhere in the United States, are partly
due to the fact hat they are competing, in
a sense, With the practically free arabic
lands Of the public domain. This COMPETE
ton has now ceased, and it appears rea-
sonable to anticipate a substantial rise in
the value Of agricultural lands everywhere,
and especially in the Western States. This
will be one substantial protection to West
ern farm loans, whether they were wisely
or n isely made in the first instance
Prot. James WG3is Glced IN he March
F6raa.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
roo THIN.

A fat woman, with a very red face, got
on a crowded Broadway ear yesterday.
She was SO exceedingly fat that it was a
great effort for her to stand at all; and a
young man, as thin as she was stout,
squeezed up ont of his seat, and lifting his
hat gracefully, invited her TO sit down.
The fat lady looked him over with aeon
temptueus CLINT in her eyes, and then, in a
loud and angry tone, said, young man, l
suppose you thought you was awful cum
min to ask a woman as big as am to sit
in the six-inch space you've been in. I'm
fat, but I'm not foolish. and ifyou thought
you'd mortify me before all these people.
you're barkin' up the wrong saplin'. I'll
let you know who's to be mortified"
The thin young man blushed crimson
and muttered that he "meant no harm, :
''didn't notice, . etc.
''Oh, You didn't notice, didn't you?
Well, thisl teach you to notice next time,
and not Insult respectable ladies in such a
way. I'm fat and I'm not ashamed of it;
but if was hin and scrAwny as you are,
I'd go pad myself from A to lizard"
The young man tried again to say his
intentions were the best, but she cut him
off. ''Shut mp, you wasp-waisted eadaver,
or I'll pull you in two. Come back here
and sit down again in this crack, and here
after"
She reached Tor him, but he had wisely
fed the ear at the last erossing.-A. Z.
Nerld.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
AN oLD-FAsmIONED LOVE SONG

Tell me what within her eyes
Mikes the forgotten spring arise,
And all the day, if kind she looks,
Flow TO a tune like tinkling brooks;
Tell me why, if but her voice
Fall on mems ears, their souls rejoice;
Tell me why, if only she
Doth come into the companie
All spirits straight enkindled are,
As if a lit up a star.
Tell me this that's writ above,
And | will tell you why l love.
Tell me why the foolish wind
Is to her tresses ever kind,
And only blows them in such wise
As lends her beauty some surprise,
Tell me why no changing year
Can change from spring if she appear;
Tell me why 10 see her face
Begets in all folk else q grace
That makes them fair, as love of her
Did to a gentle nature stir.
Tell me why, if she but go
Alone across The fields OF snow
All fancies of the spring of old
Within a lovers breast grow bold;
Tell me why, when her he sees,
Within him stirs an April breeze;
And all that in his secret heart
Most sacredly was set apart,
And most was hidden, then awakes
At Il sweet joy her coming makes.
Tell me what is writ above,
And will tell you why love.
IL. c. Btaner, in Seribner's Magazine.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21

Going to her with his mothers tender
message, he had heard her regret that the
loving tender woman, whose soft voice and
light touch his life would have missed
forever, whatever new ties or new loves
came, was spared to him.
Love is often Of sudden growth and
fruit. As suddenly can love droop its soft
wings and die in a heart that has cherished
it.
The dart of death was in love for Leila
Cranston, when other words from her
dainty lips sent il in deeper.
"Oh, she was bent on giving you her
son. She wanted you for a daughter-in-law
and so you have reason to care for her.
But since the son preferred to choose lis
own wife, and ] found favor in his eyes,
she made herself distinctly unpleasant to
me; and have thought that if she would
only die now, | would be spared the trou-
bic Of insisting on a separate establishment
for her. when ! marry her son. I don't
mind speaking plain to you, Elaine, for
you have seen bow desperately Raymond
Powell is in love with me. lie is quite
wealthy enough to give me all the luxury
/ crave, and when he asks me, ! mean to
say yes to him"
"But-bHt you love him, Lela?'
How panied and sweet Elaine's voice
was, as it f~altered forth tue question.
which Ray himself had come to ask. but
now knew would never cross his lips to
LEILA Cranston!
Glove hIm9 Why, sometimes he bores
me unutterably. don't believe in love
as you do, my dreamy cousin. No man
will ever be the god to me that Ray Pow
ell is to you. lead your secret long ago,
Elaine, but-'
flush! oh, hush! he loves yon. Be con
tent with that and spare me.
Through every nerve of bis body thrilled
that low, panied cry; and a twig breaking
under his foot a afterwards made
his presence known to the girls, who, as
they turned to greet him did not know
what he had overheard.
Miss Cranston never understood why
Ray Powell babe her goodbye with no
word Of love, DO sign Of regret, when she
could 10 longer prolong her visit.
He did not tell the trath to any one for
years, not even to his mother, whose cup,
of JOY was CALLED to the brim when. at
Christmas-tide, her son led Elaine to her,
and told her that the girl she loved would
be his ife
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
MY CREED.

1 hold that Christian grace abounds
Where charity is seen; that when
we climb to heaven, It's on the rounds
0flove to men.
/ hold all else, named piety,
a selfish scheme, a vain pretense;
Where centre is not, can there be
circumference?
This moreover holu, and dare
Affirm where'er my rhyme may go;
Whatever things be sweet or fair,
Love makes them so.
Whether it be the lullabies
That charm to rest the nnrsling bird,
Or that sweet confidence of signs
And bushes, made without a word.
Whether the dazzling and the Hush
Of softly sumptuous garden bowers,
Or by some cabin door, a bush
Of ragged flowers.
Ills not the wide phylactery,
Nor stubborn fast, nor stated prayers,
That makeu us saints; we judge the tree
BY what it bears.
And when a man can live apart
From works, on theologic trust,
1 know the blood about his heart
Is dry as dust.
-DInaJo fsn.,,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21

tn at Old Cannon.

The old brass cannon which was taken
from the Pole Tavern armory last spring
by a detachment OF A. L. Robson Post,
G. A. r., Of Bridgeton, is still in the State
Arsenal at Trenton. Colonel Donnelly.
who was recently appointed Qnarter-Mas-
ter-General in place Of General Perrine,
deceased, has made an examination of the
gun, and states hat it is worn out and
unfit for use. Owing to its condition it
will remain in the Arsenal where it will be
classed with other relics of the historic
past of which New Jersey is justly proud.
This ends the controversy about the famous
gun. Neither Cumberland nor Salem will
have it. As the property Of the State it
will remain in the hands of the State.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21

The ropejumping season will come in
with the warm, bright days that may be
looked for soon. and then rope jumping
will be in order with young girls. 1t
would be well for parents who have regard
for the health of their daughters to caution
them against excessive indulgence in that
kind of exercise. A little of it may not
prove h%urtfnl, but when girls compete
has the greatest powers of endurance in
rope-jumping, the very worst consequences
may result. Last spring and summer a
number of fatal cases were reported, and
not a few in which young ropejumpers in
jured themselves for life.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21

The failure Of the ice crop is creating
considerable anxiety among housekeepers
and others who use this essential article to
any extent. Those who promise to suffer
most from the failure are the dairymen
who supply the larger cities with milk and
cream. They will have to transport the
ice they use from the importing centres by
team, and this will materially add to the
cost over that of former years. There
are number of cities in this and other States
which are contracting for ice machines,
which are capable of turning out any num-
Der of tons of ice per day, at a small ad-
vance over the cost of ice brought from
Maine. 1t looks now as if a number of
tow ms in New Jersey would depend upon
artificial ice for their summers supply.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
All BROKEN nowu.

Is it not sad to see so many young men
every day of whom this can be saida
Young man, take my advice. Stop all
indiscretions which you have practiced,
keep good hours, retire early, and build mp
your shattered system by using Sulphur
Bitters, which will cnre you. -OLp PHysI-
CIAN.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
rnEINalNEER.

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ness accompanied with those terrible sick
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21

Alittle girl was beseiging her father to
take her to visit her grandmother, whe
lived at a distance. To get rid Of her be
said: cit costs ten dollars every time We
go to see grandma, Florence, and ten dol
lars don't grow on every bush" Neither
do grandmas grow on every bush,n an
swered the little girl. promptly, and her
logic was convincing. They went.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-03-21
HINTS.

1t is recommended to freshen salt fish
by soaking them in sour milk.
1t is well to keep pieces of charcoal in
damp corners and in dark places.
The peanut, shelled, has been introduced
at dinner parties instead of almonds.
Apples will not freeze if covered with
linen cloth, nor a pie or custard burn if in
the oven with a dish Of water.
Boiling water should not be poured over
t%ea-tray, japanned goods, etc., as it will
make the varnish crack and peel off.
To prevent cake sdhering to the pan
when baked, scatter a little flour over the
creased surface before pouring in the
dough.
When making cake the butter should be
creamed with the hand, but in the summer
a wooden spoon may be used for this pur-
pose.
Tableeloths are again plain, spotless
spreads, while sheets are made with hem
stitched edges and rufiies of lace or en-
broidery.
Strong muriatic acid applied with a
cloth and the spot washed thoroughly with
water is recommended to remove ink stains
from boards.
Corks may be made air and water tight
by keeping them for five minutes under
melted paraffine. They must be kept down
with E wire screen.
An uncomfortably tight shoe may be
made easy by laying a cloth wet in hot
water across where it pinches, changing
several times. The leather will shape it.
self To the foot.
To set delicate colors in embroidered
handkerchiefs soak them ten minutes pre-
vious to washing 10 a pail of tepId water
in which a desertspoonful of tnrpentine has
been well mixed.
To render chiIdren's dresses freproof:
Add an ounce of alum to the last tub of
rinse water from which children's dresses
are wrung out. This will render them un-
infammable, Or at least they will take fire
much less readily han if alum is not used.
t'Haye you your life preserverp' She
timidly inquired, looking trustfully into
the face of her lover, as the little craft in
which they were seated SKINNED graceful