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Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
pAssAIC CITY NEW JERSEY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1893
The Pickaninny Scene

in the production of 4" In Old Kentucky"
at the Academy of Music, New York,
still continues to please the popular taste,
and new and attractive features are add
ed each week. This original and novel
scene is so true to nature that it appeals
to all classes of theatre-goers and con-
tinues to attract much attention as a true
picture Of phase of Southern life that
can be seen on almost any Southern
plantation. There will be buck dane
krown next week. Nightly contests now
occur on the stage of the Academy dur
ing the pi'kaninny scene IN the second
act The fact that - In Old Kentucky F"
has received the stamp of public approx
al is demonstrated by the large audience
that the play continues TO draw.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
Watch Night Service.

Special attention is called to the
watch-night meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor society of the Pres
byterian church tomorrow even
ing. The subject What God has
done, what He will do" is a very
suitable one for such an occasion,
and will afford every member an
opportunity of taking a part in the
meeting. All friends of the society
are cordially invited to be present.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
1000 Given Away.

The Boston Store is making this offer
to its customers. Every person entering
the Boston Store before lam
uary Ist will receive card, which viii
entitle the holder to handsome eight
day. black walnut. striking clock, or
very valuable book, an Encyclopaedia,
or large Webster Dictionary, and all
of the above is worth SO. The cards
mentioned must be brought along every
time purchase is made, and the amount
purchased punched out, until the
amount of $as of purchases
is made. This offer holds good for the
whole year of 1904. In addition to this
we offer some of the greatest bargains
ever offered in Passaic. In our
dry goods department we are making
sweeping sales. at prices away below the
times. We are not only offering dolls.
plush boxes. and cologne at half prices,
but we are offering staple and domestic
dry goods, such as muslin. calico, ging-
hams, blankets, towels. hosiery. under
wear, and many other goods nee
essary in household family. In our
millinery department we are offering to
clear the entire stock at one half of its
value. The celebrated clothing depart
ment that has been added to the Boston
Store, has met with the approval OF
every body in Passaic, and find it
great pleasure to deal in a one-price
clothing house. We are now selling
mems listers at $6. so. $3.50 and 5000.
which are worth double the price. Great
bargains in mems. boys and childrens
overcoats.
BOSTON STORE.
100 and IoS Main avenue. Passaic, N. j.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
III. Henry,s Minstrels Coming.

On Friday Jan. sth. this well known
and strictly reliable amusement attrac-
ton will appear at White head 5
Opera House in rousing Minstrel
programme embracing Thirty Stars.
This Company has everywhere been
voted a success. and comes to US bearing
the strongest endorsements from our
contemporaries. Such attractions should
be encouraged Their reserved seats
are now on sale at Struble's drug store.
IS, IS and so cents.
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No Money on That.

To the Editor of the Record.
Sir-Can you tell me where heard or
saw this couplet:
Don't, don't, don't be afraid.
Tariff Reform is not Free Trade"7
Can't you tell me where can borrow
money on it2 want something to feed
my family on. Yours anxiously,
HUNGRY MAN-our-oF-W WORK.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
Boy Wanted.

A grocer tackled upon his door
A bit of paper; this it bore:
boy wantedl AT the desk apply,
Pay sure-at first not very high.
Within two days. at early morn,
A grocer's baby boy was born.
His little brother, wild with Joy.
Said to his father. Here's your boyl'
Take down the notice on the door,
For you won't need it any more"
Then added this: We've got prize!
Now. don't it pay to ADVERTISED"
--Rossleaf.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
A Il HHPPY NEW YEHR! ''tfE<

goods in the line of ice cream, con-
fectionery, nuts and fruited can
dies, at the oldest established
stand in the city, namely, that of
Mrs. Schenk's at 188 Main avenue
The stock at this store is always
fresh and unquestionably the best
all the year round.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
S 7 e D E S
F II r S +.
Established 1851.
IA West 18th ST. New York.
SOME PRICES.
SACRIFICE SALE.

ON account of the backwardness of
Othe season we have concluded to sell
our entire stock of high-class fur gar
ments at about one half their cost.
$500 Seal Newmarkets .S2o5
375 Seal Sacques, ruffIe collar .24o
325 Seal Sacques, without collar. .224
25o Seal and Persian Sacques. 90
800 Seal Dolmans. ...................o .oo
The following Military Capes have
wide ruffle collars. and range from 2s to
IS inches in length:
Sa2s Seal Military Capes. ...... .sI2o
rs China Seal Military Capes. ......7s
IT'S Persian Military Capes. ....75
100 Astrakhan Military Capes. .... 80
100 Wool Seal Military Capes. -. :. 80
So Alaska Sable Capes. 40
Is M1nk Capes. ..-.............3 IS
90 Beaver Capes. ......25
80 Persian Lamb Capes..
40 Astrakhan Capes. .SI2. 20
80 Astrakhan Capes. 10. 90
25 Brown Martin Capes 90
20 Kremmer Capes 90
Muffs, Hats, Capes. Robes. Trimming
at about same reduction.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
Women Spectators.

1t is very human to wish to know about
things we are not familiar with, even if
we never expect to do them; and how
many have not had their curiosity arous-
ed by the terms used by stock brokers.
and wished to know their significance?
A simple explanation of them is seldom
given in; "A Womans Romance in Wall
Street. published in the January num-
Der of DeMOreSts FANNY Magazine,
"bulls" and bears" and may learn all
about puts and calls" and spreads.
and margins" S" and "bucket-shops" and
the other mysteries that go to make up
Wall Street.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30

It is said that many new"
people have come to Passaic DUR
ing the past year; this being a
fact, we take occasion to say to
them, as we'll as to those who have
been with us longer, that they will
find the choicest and most reliable
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
Money Plentiful.

Money is now SO plentiful in
New York that it is seeking
higher rate of interest abroad
and may start gold exports again.
The Equitable Life Insurance Co.
publicly announces that it will
accommodate borrowers on bond
and mortgage at s per cent.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30

We are now ready for New Years.
Everything in the line of glassware and
crockery to set New Years table, and
to those who make New Years presents
we would say that we have reduced all
holiday goods at cost. Cake stands,
wine glasses and wine sets, decanter
fancy cake plates. carving sets. Passaic
Crockery Store. IoI Main avenue.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30

Sneak thieving is again becom-
ing popular about town. Look
out for your windows and poultry
houses.
Passaic City record., 1893-12-30
Brief Matters Of Record.

Mayor Brown has returned from
his western trip.
Christmas was appropriately OBJ.
served in all the churches.
The statement of the Passaic
National Bank appears in another
column.
Stove dealers, coal dealers, black
smiths and plumbers are now
jubilant
The Herald is slowly getting to
rights in it's commodious new
quarters.
Your New Year will be all the
merrier, and SO will ours, if your
subscription to the RECORD, is
paid at once.
Councilman Scott and family
spent Christmas with relatives at
Boonton. The usual happy gath
ering was experienced.
Don't miss the opportunity to
secure the Blue G' Gray one year
in connection with the RECORD as
per announcement on page 8.
Begin the New Year right by
cancelling your obligation at the
Office of your local paper, whether
for printing, advertising or sub
scription.
Richard, son of Capt. c. NJ Will
cox, died at the home of his father
last Sunday evening. He was
well and pleasantly known in Pres
byterian church circles.
The showers and warm days of
the past week have caused lawns
and terraces to put on their Spring
time appearance. Truly we have
had i.green" Christmas.
January 4th IS the date of the
next Library entertainment. The
New York Philharmonic Club, as
sisted by Miss Marian Weed, SOLO
ist, will fill the programme.
Buckwheat cakes are in fashion
now, in the same shapes as usual
and in various shades of brown,
and the fad this year is to make
them of Sweet Clover Buckwheat.
They are worn internally.
Quite a large number of our
young people who reside away at
present, are home with their par
ents and friends spending the
Holiday season. There is no
place like the old home, after all.
The Institute A. C. will give an
informal reception on New Years
night in the hall of the ST. Nicho-
las school house. There will be
dancing and small admission fee
will be charged to pay for the nu-
sic.
Many families in town who had
bought christmas remembrances
for loved ones at home could not
wait for Christmas Day, but made
the hearts of friends and relatives
glad Sunday, presenting them on
that day.
Postmaster Norman and his as
sistants have hit upon a very
unique New Year card. 1t resem-
bles postal card, except that it is
somewhat smaller. The circle re-
presenting the postmark contains
"a Happy New Year. A. M. Jan.
1, a."
1t is unfortunate that the begin
ming of Summer should always be
heralded by the drownings from
bathing, and the beginning of
Winter by drownings of skaters
breaking through thin ice. Yet
the exercise of ordinary prudence
only would prevent both kinds of
fatalities.
No business man should be with
out printed stationery. Call at this
Office and give us an order for let
ter or billheads, cards, envelopes
or statements. We do all kinds of
printing and can fill your order
for anything in the engraving or
bookbinding line as well.
A man who didn't take his home
paper read an advertisement in an
western fake journal "how to make
pants last" and being of an econ
omical nature he invested SO cents
in the secret. The new method
was quite surprising and he has
not been wearing pants since. 1t
read make your coat and vest
first"
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AMERICAN WOMEN.
A CRITIC WHO POINTS OUT SOME DEFECTS.
FOOT AND LARGE APPETIT

A CRITIC WHO POINTS OUT SOME DEFECTS.
TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In your edition Of March Q" the criticism OF
New York women by foreign critic struck me- as
very faIr-mnded, clever and interesting There ID
40 much that Is charming about our American women
that one hates 10 see the growing tendency toward
assertive arrogance In them that strikes all foreign
ers with surprise. and almost with an amused Knd
Of disappointment.
Mime. de writes In her charming article that
the New.York womans arstocratic aspirations take
often the form OF arrogance toward inferims 'nu't
never committed by women who have been accus-
toned from their tenderest age to consider impote-
ness to servants In the light Of practical lowering
OF ones own social standing" ETC.. ETC. When VIII
women learn that a courteous. cOnsderate bearing
toward every one Will do more 10 place mem on tho
pedestal for which they ainns than aii inc coa'
bred nsolence they can overshad0w nelr lives VIII.
We are always measured By our own personni "ofth
from those como IN contact with 49, J..
il Is q we'll known fact that here In New oTK u
A woman finds herself entertained IN house wuera
the other guests not hnown TO her personally tnnt
posed TO be good form. and 10 proclaim ~ .nrr , ~
the poor outsiders that one from the inner tempE
Is In their presence. and Is 10 be looked NJ Only WIN
respectful awe. 10 this the noblest aspiration OK
womanhoodi Can not q member OF the -four nun
dreds be graciOus when transpanted INTO otner AZ,
mosphercs than the one she struggles to brenhe IN
Crossing ON OF the ocean steam'fr q Jew !enrs
ago with me there happened to BE- New.xork f. M
liz NJ unlimited wealth ana limited breeuing 20
attention was too much To exact rom the ..ewss
NOR from their servants. They we're appaIenuy
Obvious TO the fact that there were any Uss one or
fhs other would take hnguA interest In starting
sms fellow. passenger with his her grandeur y
hs1 20 happened that I'D bssn v's'ans 10 on "
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CRUISERS READY TO SAIL.
ADMIRAL GHERARDI's SHIPS TO START THIS
MORNING FOR HAMPTON ROADS

ADMIRAL GHERARDI's SHIPS TO START THIS
MORNING FOR HAMPTON ROADS
There was q suggestion at the Navy Yard last night
that the FIVE vessels now ready to 60 TO Hampton
Rods for the naval review might not get away until
tomorrow, but the intention was to carry ont the
orgnai programme 10 sail to-day. md those who get
up ut seasonabc honr this morning-that Is as enrly
as 6 o'ciock-wtl have opportunity Of seeing five
as attractive vessels going the Enst River toward
sandy Hook as ever carried the American nag. The
big cruiser Philadelphia. flying the blue pennant Of
Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherdi, will take the lead.
and as she steams out from tile Navy Yard will dis
play the signals Get under way" Then will follow
the cruiser Baltimore, which figured so prominently
tho ChiNan troubles; the gunboat Yorktown
which recently returned from duty In the Behrng Sea
the dynamite gun vessel Vesuvius and last the torpedo
boat Cushing, which Is TO serve dispatch vessel
In the naval review. These five vessels going to
Hampton Roads, 10 remain there until after the naval
rendezvous, and on April "a will start back here
again to take part In the naval review.
The lower part OF the Navy Yard presented IN In
tercsins picture yesterday morning when tse sailor
battalions OF the several ships had their final drills
in Infantry movements. There numerous visitors
In the Yard who witnessed the drills with opprecia-
tive interest. The report published that there
because Of so many being in confinement for
trivial oenses, declared by officer OF the ship
to be much exaggerated. Some OF the men who had
given themselves Temporary leaves OF absence, or had
Ovcrstaycd their leaves Oh shOro were put INTO tho
brig" but the number was In no way unusually
large; o, s, A.
quarters with slight attack OF tile grip. Assistant
not seriously III. There are several cases OF grip
among the officers and crews Of the ships
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those delightful country houses found all over Ens-
land and scotland during the summer ana haa r met
land had been poured in her veins. She mentioned
the names Of these Americans TO nae as some people
London, and that she had seen more less Of them
there She said they had been most profuse IN their
even to California in their private they would
knew Of them, adding Mr.. b. seemed TO be a
good sort Of man but the ladies .s,x In r. the family
voyage at the thought their level had been found
Among tie old families Of Europe. where for ages
Of gentleman" tho osteniatous display Of position Is
never thrust upon one One feels a1"t mas rnSs
mCorn. a few months ago [ went to an evening re-
oepti'n at the house Of one Of the iasya,med 50; go
some attention from Of the maids i was I'M
possible not TO overhear tho greetings and converse,
moment said: " Your daughter does not seem t.
10 among the debutants this wtnteri' "Oh no.
sex New ess fsR next SUMNER s as
more exclusive there than here Poor rrl; trust
mndding crowd and let her rosebud "blush ana
bloom unseen. and waste her sweetness on the New
in that same house. While was slowly making
my way down the stairs before entering Uic drawing
gown Being unknown to them, no apology was
considered necessary TO me Sny M Sanr wba
crowd but one must expect To sec here people no
one knows
/ fully believe In the right Of each person to
select the friends who most congenia and
10 them. But there II n duty devoving on US all
toward every come In contact with. and be-
fore II Is too late do not let arrogance I'LL our
hearts, teach Indifference about the feelings 81
others. don't want American women TO deserve IN,
title Of snobs: rise stepping stones OF other
wOmen's hearts In their haste for social position.
re impressed with .is growing evil before f. too
late for Il win inevitably lower the high standard
That has been accorded all over the world. IN praise
Of the American women NJ.
New. York, March o. 1893.
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WILLIAM l.. KENNEDY.

william L. Kennedy. a retired stock broker. fifty four
years old died at his home No. lac West seventy
fourthst. yesterday from complication OF diseases
after long Illness. 4 train leaving the Grand Cen
trail station at 10 80 O'Clock this morning Will convey
the body TO Johnsown. whore the funeral services VIII
be held tomorrow. The Rev. DIR. ID. NJ Reeves, OF
the Presbyterian Church at Johnstown. will ohclate
Mr. Kennedy was born at West Galway. Ills father
was wcllknown farmer and lind served several terms
~, member Of Assembly from his district. william l..
Kennedy was educated at Johnsown and at Albany
About thirty years ago he came to this city ana be-
came associated with his brother In the stock brokerage
business the firm name being H. Kennedy Co.
Upon the death Of his brother about three years ago
Mr. Kennedy inherited large part Of his fortune and
rot,red from nctive business Mrs. Kennedy, who died
about three years ago. was Miss Margaeta E9waras'
OF Johnstown. Mr.. krnn,dy was member OF the 70
loniaI Club. His only near relatives are brother
Martin. and a sister. Mrs. Lucindn stewart, ooth Oh
whom live ut Johnstown. lie leaves three sons.
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DIED.

.xnrpsoxAt white Plains, N. Y, on Monday, March
rosr services at her late residence White Plslns on
ca,riaac viii meet the i: SIS train from Newfork.
pIRKER-On Monday, March 9th, 1898 sarah Jenkins
1arker in her saith year, widow OF the late r. D. bafker
and daughter Of the late Thomas Jenkins Of huoson'
r;ncsi from the residence Of her sonin.law, II r
Wemple No ~ West 12lss-st., on wednesday, Marcn
goth. at IL O. IN. . =.
MoRE-Nlarch eth, Anna May, only daughter OF
Ward IL, and Emma L. Barmorc - ..,, q, =
Funeral services her late home, East Mstone NJ d.
THU Thnr says. & ke wy Sots Penn r. r. at
intermcnt Evergeens Cemetery, brooklyn, frosy "ofn
Amsterdam (N. W papers please copy.
DAYLEs--At Mt. Vernon. N Y, March -, 1893 Jona'
than Bayles aged Sc years - $780,.
Funeral services win be held ct the First NJ E. Church
on Thursday, at 2 o'clock y. m
South Eyangston Qll.) papers please copy
pECKWITFI-On Sunday. March GOTH 1893 Jenny. eldest
daughter OF the late Hussel IL and Elizabeth Z. Beck
with. ....,,. ,,... ., .,,.na ,h.
funeral services her late residence GOV Haneoekst
BrookIyn Wednesday evening. the 291 Inst. AZ
Inser%en. on Thursday. the Both Inst. Of Greenpos
Long Island
cARIISI,E-In prooklyn March 9th. 1898. Jane Car.
iisie I'm the SSth wear Of her agc,
Funeral services her late residence No. III South
Elliot. place, Wednesday 10Th inst at 10 p. m
CHIPMAN-In Philadelphia. q As residencc Of her son:
on March 18th. Mary Hasrison Chpmsn wife Of the
cd nx t. :as psps please copy. -
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NOTES or THE STAGE.

va. rumored last night that William Harris. Of the
firm Of Rich e. Harris. had bought the lease Of the
Standard Theatre rom J. NJ. Hill. He was not In
town and neither Mr.. Hill. and ct the theatre
nobody had heard Of any such transaction.
A delegation OF members Of the new association for
the Protection OF Children the Stage headed by
Joseph Jefferson will 70 Albany to-day 10 appear before
legislative committee for the discussion OF the new law
proposed In relation 70 stage children.
II 10 reported Manhattan Opera House 10 70 be
controlled ~ music hell BY large English syndicate
which hes variety hah In London. Paris and other
European eities.
This week ends tho successful run Of "Amerieans
Abroad" a the Lyccum Theatre. There will be no per
formsncc on Good Friday night Safony has completed
n ufc,izs pastel figure Of Miss Georgia Cayvsn as she
sppesrs In the 6rst oct Of "Americabs Abroad" H. has
bees executed for womans Committee Of Maine end
"A 70 be placed In their building &C the worlds Fair
Ma Csvysn ~ native Of that STATE. The picture has
been plseed on at the Lyceum Theatre Tor this
week.
It. IL repoftcd that the spectacle "Olaf." which the
Roscnfe,d Brothers 10 manage In this country next
,eason will be given In this city ct Sibos 0sden.
T. Henry French the manager Of the Garden Theatre.
the Broadway Theatre and the Grand Opera House. who
has been In Europe for several weeks. Ia expected 10
arrive here to-day the Teutonic. t'
Rehcsrsas are going at the Manhattan Opera House
for the performance Of "Don Caesar do bazan. - 90
Given there hy Alexander saiyni On Monday evening
me sale Of seats bssns to-day.
Mr. Frederick Verde has delighted the public In
California By his delivery q Antony's funeral GRAFTON
oysr csesas end he also 10 have made nj - 9e
chiypirous soldier. Ronado. IN Mr.. AesT5 Guy Sene"
pasy called 'Ths xien1 2sun."
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DIED.

cLARK.At East Orange. NewJer'ey. on Ns'en .'"'
Ri sss se aS R Sa ssc Invited to attend the
,s:dsnes Il: ''s; Mira rs MAJ p
E,S 4 49, T .ss .ssssss S. a. Sss:s'E
t SS%s. aud s'.na:sn o, shs late John n. wAiaAs-
Fa assS / b Sssss
DRESSER-At his residence In Brooklyn Tuesoay', "sf's
x Ss:s C Cherries nss,I + ,i Dresser ~SAs-
u ::ss!s Sc :: r.; g.. 'si .s 81. S ~.
st.. Thursday. March sOth. ~ y. m. *
ss home. s : on s! ss::y r s
II s ss T yss; we:
rSserai and inser%cns Thursday March 20. JdAas
KENNEDY suddenly. March 9th. Margaret D.. "sb~
G wsdn a. ssr es s:s Mseh
Friends respectfully invited 80 -
vSnsss d .sses '.t L.
Train ha's ssys. f Long i Siam cy
f1sas s. a c psss cs Monday March
Funeral sm he, late residence. rroseessvo wsdn's1's'
&. % DSs. % e g s Ss ys::
no. age Of ee,ebOrospin.As s,. meningitis; -
PnILLIpSAt Santos, Brazil In January Of yslow fevsr.
r. ESQ sssn q Il. k A.: S Ssp ss -
ericE and Isascetfs Rawollc. d paeumouis. ased !
Funeral private. Wednesday March ssth from eos icks
Please len r omit flowers.
RoUNDEYrOn Tuesday morning. Mereh .sth. ises'
rs"s. s ssI n % ss abs s s'' ~
s! Doueysrd on Thu, sd lay. MsTcs TO- At $50 M
snIELDS-At Yonkers. Tuesday afternoon. March eeth.
Of pneumonia George Tuner only soa q Sue Tune,
Friend. requested attend the funeral service: e. =.
CsSfAiase viii meet tho 2s train from Grand Central
sI1 a,s ks k.y :ss f sa s's s.
daughter OF the iato John Acken. OF New-Brunsw1ek
r % ss:y' D., the s.s.n1s be,
r"In leaves we: .sd: West Shore T. IT, q 10
Intern,ent private at wOodawn
TuRNEE s Patterson n Much 9Th Louis' widow
': s's e 'F %ssHs.dsy '' Mach lei fs
c; s e e.. s'' " ' T. s' H. Il ss
vANDERmoor-sarah j.. wife Of Henry T. vanderhest
Funeral Match Both. from ssa East Iesuh.s,. At -
So:. FL, w. S'rs s TSsiss:y March a'.
on arrival Of train leaving NewYork d., L. ~
II. RI 2 80 y. m.
Please omit flowers.
A. the stated meeting OF the Boord Of Managers os
st. Lukes Hospital, New.York. held Monday, March
- 1893 the President announced the death Of Mr. Chetlee
c. Landon. After appropriate remarks thereon By dneS
members Of the Bjard the following minute read
and unanimously adopted BY rising OF the Board
Of Trustees:
nd sss. che q h hss s;%t
with profound regret record upon de-
became q member Of this Board In 1885"
n nd mt In he WI A
prominent merchant in this city and secured marked
without the sacrifice Of principle lie has left
nNiable record, only among
but better ia, In the higher Life useful citizen and
Christian gentleman.
Beneath sngularly gentle aud unassuming dcmcanor
he possessed remarkable force OF cha Iuucrce
OF which cxerted questionable purpose
The OF such affords alike an example anl
prccept 10 the community Of which he long 20
So worthy member.
(Attesp BENONI LOCKWOOD. Secretary.