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Volume 36.

Dean Swift was fond of joke at the expense of other people, as most witty people are. One very cold night, when he was travelling, he stopped at little inn. There was only one fire in the house, and the guests of the inn, crowding about it, left no place for the newcomer.
 With a solemn face Dean Swift called to the hostler, and told him to get peck of oysters immediately and take them out to his horse.
 "Will your horse eat oysters, sir ?" asked the astonished man.
 "Just take them out and see," said the horses master.
 The people around the fire stared at the man who owed this curious horse, and nearly every one of them left his seat and went out to see the remarkable horse eat ing oysters.
 Then the cunning Dean made himself comfortable in the warmest corner, and ordered his supper.
 Presently back came the hostler, with the disappointed crowd after him.
 ''He won't touch them, sir!" cried the hostler.
 ''Then take the foolish animal all the oats he can eat," replied Dean Swift. "You can tring the oysters here I'll eat them for supper myself"
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Miss Lizzie B. Thayer, is an efficient train dispatcher of the New London North London. Miss Thayer is probably the only woman train dispatcher in the United States, because usually the responsibil- ities of the position and the strain upon the operators nerves are such that it is generally believed that only men could bear up under the strain.
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Frederick E. Hyde, 60, prominent democrat, died at his home in Pomfret Center last Tuesday, after an illness of few weeks. He had held a number of offices, including that of representative, and was one of the most highly respected and well-to-do citizens of eastern Connec- ticut. re~
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SAVED HER LIFE.-I was taken sick one year ago with what one doctor said was overflow of the gall and another ul- cers of the liver. They thought I could not live. My mother persuaded me to try Favorite Remedy. My health was never better than it is to-day, and my weight is one hundred forty pounds. Favorite Rem edy saved my life. cannot praise it enough.-Mrs. Jennie Rennie, Virgil, N. Y.
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w. K. Vanderbilt wears ten dollar travelling suit on his journeys out west, although it is quite generally understood that he can afford to pay fifteen dollars for suit. There are some people who will not believe that man can purchase a presentable suit of clothes for ten dQ1- lars, but if such suit is good enough foa MT. Vanderbilt, nobody need feel very much humiliated by wearing one.
 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS. ID. Heald, druggist, believes that the secret of suc- cess is perseverance. Therefore he per sists in keeping the finest line of perfum- cries, toilet articles, cosmetics, drugs and chemicals on the market He especially invites all persons who have palpitation, short breath, weak or hungry spells, pain in side or shoulder, oppression, night mare, dry cough, smothering, dropsy or heart disease to try Dr. Miles unequaled New Heart Cure, before it is too late. It has the largest sale of any similar rem edy. Fine book of testimonials free. Dr.. Miles Restorative Nervine is unsurpassed for sleeplessness, headache, fits, etc., and it contains no Opiates.
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BANKERS, doctors, lawyers, carpenters, druggists, engineers. mechanics, in fact we have recommendations from people in all stations of life, testifying to the wonderful cures that Sulphur Bitters have effected. Send for testimonialt See another cOl'm
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A1nef shippee, Henry s. Brown, reps. constables, Frank M. Willard, dem., O. H. Weeks, rep. school visitors, Henry Huntington, Geo. H. Andrews, o. s. Hanks, dems., B. F. Rooms, rep. regis. trars of voters, A. w. Buchanan, dem. J. P. 2arfews. rep.
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WO7Ta-Oatt, "run down." feeble women, need Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It builds them up. It's a powerful, restorative tonic, or strength-giver -frae from alcohol and injurious drugs, The entire system is re- newsd and invigorated. It inn proves digestion, enriches the blood, dispsk aches and pains, gives re- frsan ssleep, and restores flesh and ss As soothing nerville, it a lnd subdues hysteria, spasms, az the nervous symptoms com monfy attendant upon functional and organic disease. It's the only guormateed medicine for women. It does what is promised -or it asks nothing. It gives satisfaction, in every case, or the money paid for it is refunded.
 That's the way its makers prove their faith in it. Contains no alco- hol to inebriate no syrup or sugar to derange digestion legitimate medicine, not beverage. Purely vegetable and perfectly harmless in any condition of the system.
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Holland elected the following town

Holland elected the following town officers last week: Moderator, Erwin o. Dimock;- clerk and treasurer, Frank T. NewcoInb; selectmen, Edmund Joslyn, Thomas O. Root, A. J. Mccormick; assessors, F. A, West, F. A. Newman, L..H Eeed sSHool committed, John N. Wafbridge, 2d, A. L. Benton; auditors, W.L. Benton, o. A. Leonard constables, John M. Bowers, A. R. Patten.
 The temperance sentiment of this town was shown by the casting of about 130 votes for no license against 57 for li- cense, making a majority so strong that we hope the question is buried forever. The town officers elected are democratic.
 BoLToN.-Town clerk and town treas urer, Chas. F. Sumner, Jr., d; selectmen, Wm. c. White, d., Wilbur F. Strong, d., Wm.. J. Maxwell, r; auditors Charles E. Carpenter, d., Olin E. Hunt, r; regis trars of votels, Charles F. Sumner, d. 7, Myron w. Sperry, r. For license, 52; no license, 28.
 MANsFIEID.-Selectm G. w. More, J. J. Andrews. slems., Lewellyn J. Storrs, .or, :. town cleNse au1S treasurer Pitt Rar
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Hartford Courant: The Stafford fair this year is the banner fair for its good order and freedom from the fakir nuis- ances.
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Kinney, bg, 3 1 TImeNs.sek. ssI, ..sIa. sIa-------- T x In the bicycle race there were five con- testants, who came in in the following order, the leader having an easy victory; purses gold and silver medal:
 E. c. Graves, Springfield.
 c. Carlton, Stafford Springs.
 A. Lahay, South Manchester.
 w. Nelson, Springfield.
 In athletic sports the winners were {: Standing jump:
 Stephen Farrell, Rockville, II it. 2 in. s. Whitford, Jewett City.
 Harry Darren.
 Three jumps:
 s. Whitford, 34 it. 10 in.
 s. Farrel.
 Harry Darren.
 In the 15O yard run, 300 yard and half mile runs, the contestants were in each in the following order:
 Stephen Farrell.
 Harry Darren.
 Chas. McManamy, Palmer.
 Stephen Whitford.
 School boys race, one-half mile: " Frank Eastman. l.. Owen Eastman.
 Rich Fisk.
 Harry Converse.
 Chas. Huden.
 THR MAIN BUILDING.
 The main building exhibit was better than 1t has been for some time. In fancy and art work there were more entries and the grade of excellence was good.
 The society most cordially gives thanks to the people who contributed so liberal ly to the hall exhibits without awaiting personal solicitation. Never before was 1t more apparent that the public has To- cal pride in the success of this s-Me pub Ec's--fair.
 f Under the management of Mrs. J. J. Clark and of MT. c. P. Hodgson the ar rangement of exhibits was great suc- cess, and the entire conduct of the fair within the main building and horticul- tnral hall was most satisfactory to all. FANCY GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. Samplers, 50c., Mrs. M. Bosworth, Westford; point lace, $2, M. J. Gardner, Providence; oil paintings, $1.75, Annie Crane, Stafford Springs toilet cushion, 5Oc., E. J. Sweet, Stafford Springs; en- broidered skirt, 75c., Mrs. Geo. Williams, New London; lace dress crochet, 75c., Lottie Ruby, Willington; knit bed-spread 75c., Mrs. Charles Eager Stafford; :; cray on, diploma, Thomas Reilly, New York; jewelry case, 35c., Alice Walker, Staf- ford; fancy work ,50c, Mrs. A.J Fuller, ,Tol- land; oil painting, 50c., Mrs. J. Allen Mix, Stafford; case of fmillinery, diploma, Miss K. Horrigan, Stafford; oil painting 5Oc., Grace Harris, South Hadley, Mass. sampler (old), 25c., Mrs. J. A. Sampson; fire screen, $1, Miss Thrall,, Stafford; toilet set, 75c., Mrs. F. G. Sanford, Staff ford; point-lace handkerchief 5Oc., table spred 75c., Miss c. K. Holt, Stafford; tidy, 25c., Lena Ladish, Stafford !. paint ed plaque, 35c., Mrs. Belle Howe, Staf- fold; lamp mat, 25c., Annie Walsh; painting French tea, $1, Maude Ellis, Stafford; knit spl cad, soc, Mrs. Joseph Ferry; crochet trimming, 5Oc., Mrs. Della Robbins; initial pillow case, 50c., Mrs. J. J. Clark, Stafford; drawn work hand kerchief, 25c., Edna Woodruff, South ington; picture scarf, 50c., Mrs. $. IT. Kimball; collection fancy and fine needle work, $2, Mrs. K. s. Yeoman; collection fancy and fine needle work, $1, Miss E. B. Smith; panel wood carving, $1, Elm ma Ellithorpe, Stafford; knit spread, $1, Mrs. c. Williams; embroidered skirt, 25c.; picture frame, 50c., drawn work napkins, 50c., Mrs. E.S. Yeomans, South ington; collection fancy work, $250, Ed na Woodruff, Southington; horn chair,
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AsnCOAL.

Call and see our 1S-inch Pine and Cedar Shing1e. Clear Butts are warranted to lay clear 6 inches to the weather. Prices as low as the lowest. This is fine weather to lay them. You will need them to keep out the rain and to keep in the heat.
 We have all kinds of Coal and sell as low as any one.
 Telephone connection,and order book at A. WhitOn's store.
 Prices will soon be higher.
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5sors, Chas. B. Wyllys, ood, rep. board oi re- kson, Wm. Reynolds, l.. Rosebrooks, rep. :; eposit fund, R. W: :Storrs :; B. Perkins, H. o. Hunt Green. dems LIT. ROlles.
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Holland County Leader: Many Rock vile omnibuses are in attendance at the Stafford fair, which opened yesterday and continues to-day. This is the last and has proved one of the best fairs of the eastern Connecticut circuit. The officers have been busy for many weeks arrang- ing the details of the big exhibition, which is one of the most successful exhibitions the society has ever held. 'sa- 5@'-s
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Hartford Courant: Stafford is to be congratulated on the fine display of it's agricultural products. It was decidedly the best of any fair in the eastern circuit as to quantity and number of exhibits, quality being good everywhere this year.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

WTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
 W Tailor, Room 1, Warren's Block, Stafford Springs, Conn.
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4 GENCY of Holland County Mutual A Fire Insurance Co. at J. w. CHANDELIERS office at residence WeStford-av. Stafford Springs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
PROGRESSIVE CITIZENS.
The West Bergen Citizens' Improvements
Association at Dinner.

The West Bergen Citizens Improvements
Association at Dinner.
The annual meeting and banquet of the
West Bergen Citizens Improvement As
sociation was held last evening at the
rooms No. 200 West Side avenue. Mr.. E.
Jenni1as was reelected President, Mr.. J.
Vreeland was elected Secretary, and J.
Long Treasurer.
After the election the members and in
vited guests sat down to dinner. Presi-
dent Jennings acted as toastmas-
ter, and delivered the welcome adj
dress. He said:-.1 am proud to
be able to welcome you on this
happy occasion. The West Bergen C1ti-
zens' Association celebrate their anniyer-
sary this evening, and have met here for
the express purpose of having good
time. The West Bergen Citizens Asso-
citation feels that 1t has a work TO do IN
this section. Our streets are poor, sew
age bad, and many improvements which
are too numerous to mention are needed,
and the associate pledges itself TO fight
until it has them. West Bergen is get
ting TO be quite large place, and We
need these improvements"
Among the prominent city officials who
were present were Building Inspector
CLARK, D. MeAghon. P. Il. O'Nein and
Dennis Mclaughlin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14

him who for more than quarter Of century
has proclaimed the Gospel Of our Savior in all
its truth and purity.
Resolved That we desire to bear testimony to
his long and usefal past crate coupled with so
much energy aud earnest effort; having devoted
his whole time 20 the building up OF our church
in the Christian faith
We also bear word to his careful presentation
Of the sacred word in the pulpit, and his sym
pathy and words of comfort In the hour OF be-
reavenent.
His life among us has been an example. and
we shall greatly miss his words of encourage
ment and comfort. 1t Is with feelings OF
deep affection and with feelings OF great loss
we consent to part with him. and with painful
regrets to the hearts OF so many OF his people
as the dear rotations Of so long ministry are
severed
Resolved. That our prayers and best wishes
shall be for him and his in the new work he has
been called to perform with the hope that his
life and health .maY be prolonged. aud
when at last the tie that biIris
him to earth is severed. HIS reward may be
many precious souls saved" as seals to his
ministry In the kingdom OF opr Lord and
Saviour. ALEX. +. DENNfsToN,
Clerk OF Consistorys
The Consistory granted the request of
the letter. Mr.. Zabriskie spoke of the
earnestness of DR. Duryee, and remarked
the loss to the church.
DR.. Duryee also announced his resigna-
ton as clerk of the Classis, and Mr.. Wick
of the Wayne street church was appoint
ed TO serve as clerk. The meeting adj
journed after prayer by the Rev. J. r.
Riggs. A religious meeting will be held
at two O'Clock today, and the business
session will reconvene at four p. m.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
ENGINE OYERBOARp.
A Lehigh Valley Locomotive Plunges
Into the Canal.

A Lehigh Valley Locomotive Piunges
Into the Canal.
Yesterday evening, between half past
six and seven o'clock, engine No. 214 Of
the lehigh Valley Railway plunged into
the Morris Canal while switching freight
cars iuto the freight depot on Grand
street.
Engineer Brown escaped with his life BY
jumping from the cab as the fore wheels
of the engine ran over the end OF the
trestle- The draw briuge, which was be-
ing raised at the time the accident oc-
CURED, was torn from its fastenings and
damages to the extent Of 5000 was done.
Engineer Brown was transferring a run
of freight cars from track No. 3 to track
No. 4, Bridge tender Williams gave the
signal 1t IS alleged that all was safe, and
accordingly the engineer started out at
an unusually lively rate of speed.
When within twenty feet of the little
draw bridge he was given the red signal,
but he was unable to prevent running oil
the trestle into the canal. He put down
the air brakes, but the freight cars
showed the engine in.
The engine was brought from Perth
Amboy three DAYS ago and is compare
lively new engine. The smokestack was
broken off and the piston rods were bent
in such a manner that the engine was
rendered useless.
Traffic on Morris Canal was delayed
about nine hours during which time the
engine was raised and the bridge put in
order
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
From Princeton to Columbia.
Special to The JERSEY city Ne,os.

SpectGt 70 tRe Jersey tttD NeiOS.
PRINCETON, April IA, 1s9L-Professor of
Comparative Anatomy Henry E. Osborn,
Princeton College, has received call to
Columbia College to become the head of
the recently organized school of biology.
He is a graduate of Princeton, class of
1877. After his graduation he went to
Cambridge, England, where he studied
with Adam Sedgwick, and afterwards
under Huxley and Howes. On his return
ne received the degree of Doctor Of
Science. He was called to Princeton as
assistant professor during the following
year.
He is called one of the foremost biol
ogists in this country. He is also popular
with the students, being member of the
Graduate Advisory Committee in athletic
matters; so that for many reasons. both
by the faculty and the students. it is
hoped he will decide not to leave Prince
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
sS. OOO FOR mrs. ALDAG.

When Judge Knapp was ready to con-
tinue the case of Frederika Aldag, admin :
istratrix. against the Hamburg American
Steamship Company. this morning, he
was informed that John Decker, forem an
of the jury, had died yesterday at his
home. No. 3l7 Fairmount avenuef Coun-
sci consented to proceed with the case
with eleven jurors, who. soon afler they
entered, found verdict for S, 900 for the
plaintiff.
Mrs. Aldag sued the company to re-
cover SO, 900 damages She claimed that
while her husband was steamer passen-
ger on one of the company's steamers he
was stricken with pneumonia. and by the
negligence of the company he was ex-
posed several hours to rainy weather after
the vessel reached New York. The ex-
posure caused the death of Aldag. the
plaintiff claimed, and for this reason she
demanded damages for herself and seven
children. The case will be appealed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14

The Duleis Association ball last night
at Froemchen's Hall, Union Hill, was .
large gathering. One hundred and
seventy eight couples promenaded in the
grand opening march, led by the floor
manager. Phil j. Greubel. who was as
sisted by Philip Wetzel, Jr. Delegates
were pr esent from all the social clubs Of
North Hudson, members os the Police De-
paItment, and members OF the Board Of
Council. An address was made BY H. T.
Fischer. the recording secretary Of the
association, in which he explained the OBJ
iects OF the association. The hall was
beautifully decorated BY Prof. Dudley.
The following are the oficerss-Jos. c.
Markus. president: Chas. J. Sailing, vice
president, II. J. Renzi, financial secre-
fary; Louis Genzel, treasurer; L. Froeh-
ner. sergeant-at-arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
GUILTY
Murderer Hallinger AstOnishes the
Court By His Remarkable
Plea.

The Grand Jury presented eighteen in
dictments to Judge Knapp today, and
among them was one against Edward W.
HallinRer for murder in the first degree
Of Mary Hallinger, alias Peterson, on
April 5 of the present year. The story Of
this brutal murder is fresh in the minds
Of the readers of THE JERSEY CITY NEWS.
On April 5. the Lords Day. Hallinge r, an
ex-prize fighter. who had once been a
Baptist exhorter in colored hurches,
entered the house Of colored man named
Moore, who lived on Third street, and
with lather's hatchet chopped his para
mour TO death.
As soon as Judge Knapp read the in
dictment he directed that Hallinger be
brought from the County Jail 70 be for
mally arraigned. A few minutes later
the negro, whose six feet of height
lowered above the heads of Constables
Carrigan, Hogan and Masker, entered the
court room handcuffed. A Constable was
on either side of him and Constable Masker
walked behind with his hands in his
pockets
HallinRer listened to the Indictment,
and when asked how he pleaded he re-
piled
Guilty"
"what did you plead }" almost gasped
District Attorney Winfield.
"GuIlty," replied the murderer. in
loud, firm voice.
Judge Knapp thought a moment aud
then asked Hallinger If he had counsel
The negro replied that he had not. and
then Judge Knapp called Gilbert Collins
70 him and said
"Mr. Collins, the Court viii not assign
you rs counsel TO the defendeut, but
would like to have you consult with him
and advise him as to the effect OF his plea
II then he desires TO change his plea the
Court will entertain il"
In this State when a man pleads guilty
to murder in the first degree no trial Is
required before a jury. but the Court
takes testimony in the case to determine
the degree of the crime committed. If,
after consulting ex-Mayor Collins, Hal
linger insists on pleading guilty, Judge
Knapp will appoint day for taking the
testimony IN the case.
Hallinger is the first murderer who ever
entered this plea in this county. Ii has
been frequent for murderers to plead
guilty of murder IN the second degree 10
escape hanging, bat Hallfnger Is the first
10 apparently want to be hanged His
actions in this matter are considered by
all as pure brutal bravado.
Hallinger, while walking through the
corridor Of the jail yesterday, noticed q
small trap door in the ceiling, and he
asked keeper what it was there for.
1T is where the weight will pass
through and fall IL they hang you,n was
the matter of fact reply
.'Oh, that's II. hey Well, the sooner
that happens the better. l only want 70
see my children once more, and then /
don't care how soon l hang"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
SOUTH BERGEN CLAIMS.
Touching Resolutions Apropos of Dr..
Duryee's Retirement.

Touching Resolutions Apropos of Dr..
Duryee's Retirement.
The South Bergen Chassis met at ten
thirty this morning in the Lafayette Re
formed Church. There were present
Rev. Cornelius Brett. Rev. William
Knox, Bayonne; Rev. ID. Wick, Rev. J. +.
Riggs, Rev. G. ID. Van,Rypen, Rev. E. A
Meury, Rev. w. r. Duryee, Rev. w. p.
Bruce, Rev. A. A. Zabreskie, Rev W. d.
Grant, Rev. J. NJ. Staehli, Rev. G. An
dre@
The Rev. W. D. Grant presided, and
opened the meeting with prayer, and the
Rev j. f. Riggs acted as secretary At
ter the usual reports had been submitted
and the usual constitutional questions
were put to the ministers, the Rev. A. A.
Zabriskie arose and read letter from the
Consistory of the Lafayette Reformed
Church asking for the dismisstl OF DR..
Duryee from the church. The letter also
said the request was made at the sulicita-
tlon of DIR. Duryee alone. The Rev. A.
A. Zabrinskie also read the following set
of resolutions made by the Consistory on
DR. Duryee's withdrawal
Atameeting OF the Consistory Of the Lafayette
Reformed Church. held April ls. 1891, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted for presentation to
the South Classis Of Bergen.
Whereas, Our beloved pastor. the Rev. w.
and accepted professorship in Rutgers College,
requiring his removal from our midst and
the seyerinx Of the dear relations
between pastor and people. therefore.
the Conslstory desire 10 express 70 the South
Nlassis Of Bergen their gratitude. and love Tor
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-14
HUSBAND AND WIFE DYING.
The Sad Plight of Greenville Couple
Overcome by Pneumonia.


Overcome by Pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rheinhardt Miller were
removed to the City Hospital yesterday
from No. 10 Corcoran Place, Greenville,
suffering from pneumonia. Mrs. Miller
is delirious and her recovery is doubtful
Her husband is insensible and will un-
doubtedly succumb to the disease.
Some months ago Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
took the rooms on Corcoran Place. They
were strangers in the city and went out
but little. About week ago Mrs. Miller
contracted cold. Two days after her
husband was brought home suffering
from pneumonia. Both steadily grew
worse, until yesterday Mrs. Miller be-
came delirious and raved in such man.
ner that her husband in endeavoring TO
hold her over exerted himself and be-
came unconscious. The woman's rawlings
continued for some time, and she then
dropped back on the bed apparently dead.
The lady with whom they were boarding
called assistance and an ambulance was
summoned as quickly as possible. Hus-
band and wife were still unconscious
when placed in the ambulance.