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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-12
WOODCLIFF'S BOOM.
Land Company's Contract
of Reciprocity With
the North Hudson
Railway.

In the northern end of the comfy there
is an enterprising Land Company, which
perhaps is doing more co enhance reality
in this section than any oJher corporation
In the county. 1t is the Woodcliffe La nd
Company, and it owns acres upon acres
of property, and holds options on exten-
sive tracts whicn are assuming remark
able values.
BASIS OF RECIPROCITY.
The most recent move of the company
to place their lands upon the realty mar
ket, became known when a contract was
entered into with the Mort b HUDSON
County Railway Company, which was
filed last Wednesday in Register Fialder's
office. The contract shows that the
Woodcliffe Land Company has given to.
the railroad company the + light of way on
Broadway from the Weehawken elevated
road to the Bergen County line. 1t gives
the railroad company the + light to use
twenty-five feet of the thorougnrare with
the stipulation that the company shall
use either steam or electricity in operat-
ing its rapid transit system. The Land
Company has also secured from the rail.
road a promise to bring Thirty-fourth
and Thirty fifth streets TO grade from the
Bulls Ferry Road to Hudson avenue, and
also to grade broadway from Thirty
third street to the northerly liue of the
county, within four mouths from date.
The Land Company bargains that the
Railroad Company shall locate a station
at Broadway ADD Thirby-irst street, at
which so per cent. Of all ain or cars
operated, must stop TO take Of or let off
passengers. The Railroad Company has
IL 1880 ~ ~ n IN n rfC orE ~
Broadway and Bergenline avenue,
which it now holds in consideration OF
the privileges granted to it by the Land
Company.
ON THE VAT TO HACKENsACK.
By acquiring this right OF way from
the Weehawken elevated ron TO tue Ber-
gen County line, the North Hadson
County Railroad Company has secured "a
prize. and it is the scheme to open up con-
nection with Hackensack aud other out
lying hamlets by means OF steam or ID
electric rope transit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-12

pioneer 81 1877 14 2gl $50 AIS 100 SIC GIG 1872
FRIENDSHIP ..........68 ISL 225 322 59s 4sc 563 655 us 716
Umpire-C. A. Kendig.
Scorers. spohf. +. J. Lees and Geo. Bryan.
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Totals ~. 6 "a % sa2 Total
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Tn cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

A R SMyTH.
Sol citor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-02

The following things happened about sixty
years ago: In those times people used to GO
nine and ten milss to mass, especially OF
Christmas Uay. -Four men in the parish OF
Druntaond wen 20 Cahlrdonnell TO mass on
Ckr'-tmJ.s NJ ,:.G,,'t Start for homo till alter
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Taking Chances.


1t WAS late at night and my horse was clean
cabin, and hailed the house. Two or three
dogs set ND furious barking. and presently
the door was opened and a voice called through
the darkness:
sin About?"
replied. ,.,
.".oG horse or mewlH'
"A horse"
wall. .yo' stay right on that boss till git
that candle and hev a look ut, yo'"
He left the house by n back door and came
around to me- aolding a candle In his left hand
and a shotgun In his right After taking q
Long look he asked:
Wizard 20 come fromf"
What furp"
ITO see the country"
Got any shootin' irons2"
No, But what's the matter that you are so
|Wall.11 want to know who is who boio'
he'd % II ySh y want e run the chances"
why. my hoy Jake Is out coon huntin'. and
will be homo bimeby. When he comes he'll
take " look Mt yo'. ii Jake says yo'r travel
Ter and thars nuthin' to fear, then itll DO all
right. but II Jake says yo'r one o. them row
enue fellers a-smelin' round fur stills we'll
yo'r Maker! WIN yo' take the chances"
said would and was soon In bod An hour
or two later light shons in my face and
woke IN sufficiently to hear Jake saying:
Hes all right. pap, Int II he amt we kin
shoot him Dr;o' lie git aNay in the mornn'!"
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VIII you undertake the adventure, or would
you hear more before you make UP your mind"
Ihesitateo. Had been younger man by
ten years should doubtless have cried assent
there and thon, having been all my life ready
enough to embark on such enterprises as offered
a chance Of distinction. But something In tho
strangeness OF tho Kings preface, although l
had II In my heart to die for him, made me
pause, and answered with an air OF great hui
mility: You will think me but poor courtier
now, sire, yet he is n fool who jumps into n
ditch without measuring the depth. ] would
fain, II may say 1t without disrcspoct. hear all
that YOU can tell me-"
Then fear IL you would havo moro light on
the matter, my friend" he answered quickly.
you must get another candle
started. but porccNinE that the candle had
indeed burnt down TO tho. socket rosc with
many apologies and fetched another from tho
cupboard. II did not occur to mo at tho mo-
ment, though il did later. that the King had
yurposely sought this occasion Of consulting
his companion. l merely remarked, whom
returned TO my place on tho bed that they were
sitting little nearer ono another, and that the
King eyed me before he spoke-though he still
swung ono foot caroossly in the air-with close
attention II III speak to you Of course: sir. he
he IN honorable rs vol as "a brave man. That
which wish you to do is, briefly and in word,
to carry off q lady. Nay" he added
quickly, with q laughing crimacc. have no
fear! She is no sweetheart of mine. nor should
go to my grave friend here did l need as
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sistance of that kind Horny OF. Bourbon, I
pray God will always be able to free his own
lady love. This is t State affair and II matter
of quite another character though we cannot
at present cntrust you with the meaning Of it."
bowed in silence. feeling somewhat chilled
and pernlcXcl. a. who would not, having such
an Invitation before him. | had anticipated an
affair with men only, secret assault, or q
petard expedition. But seeing tho baroness Of
my room and the honor the King was doing me.
the case. Sire. an, wholly mt your service"
=, That is we'll" ho answered briskly-
though methouEht no looked at Mornay re-
proachfully as doubling his compensation OF
me: But will you say the same he contin-
ucd. removing his eyes to me. and spsnking
slowly. as though be- would try me. When
tell you that the lads to be carried or is the
ward Of the Niscount de Turenne: whose arm
IL well nigh rs long as my own. and who would
tnin make It longer! who never travels. as he
told mo yesterday. with css than fifty gentle
mon. and has Il Thousand arnuehusiers in his
Iayi Is the adventure stll toyour liking. NJ
1T is more to my liking. Sire" answered.
Yet. YOU UNDERESTIMATE ~ he rcjoincd. e 1t is
essential hat this lady, who is at present con-
fined in the viseount's house at thiz,sf should
there should be no breach. between tho Wis
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Nor was my. satisfaction diminished when his
COMPANION drew out a bag containing. as he
told me. 800 crowns in gold. and placed II In my
hands. bidding me defray thersfrom the cost
OF tho journey. Put lie careful" he added.
earnestly. ITO avoid. In hiring your mon. any
appearance Of wealth. lcat tho adventure
seem to be suggested by some outside person
rather to be dictated by the desperate state OF
your own fortunes. Promise rather ihnn give.
SO far ns that will avail. And for what You
must give Jet each livte seem to be the last In
your pouch"
Henry nodded assent. Excellent advice !"
he muttered. rising and drawing on his cloak.
such as you ever give me- M0rnay and as
seldom take, more,s the pi.y! hut after all o!
little avail without thisl" He lifted my sword
from the table ns be smoke and weighed II in
his hand "A pretty tool" he snid. turning
suddenly and looking me. very closely in the
face. \ very pretty tool. We're | In your
place, NJ. de Mnrsac. would see thnt II hung
loose In the scahhart. Az. and moro man. to
use it" lie added. sinking hts voice nnl stick
ing out his chin. while hts gray eyes. looking
ever closer into mine. seemed TO grow hard
as steel "Iec 1t to the last. for II you fall into
Turenne's hands. God help you. cannot ~
III AN taken. Sire" said. trembling. hut
not with fear. my fate be on my own hend."
] say the Kings eyes soften at that. and his
face change SO swiftly that scarce knew him
for the samo man. He lot the weapon drop
with clash on the table. "yentrc Saint Gris!'
he said. with a strange thrill OF yearning in his
tone. " | swear by God. would were In your
shoes. sir. To strike blow or two with no care
what may come OF 1t: TO take the road with a
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count and myself Therefore tho affair must
be the work Of an independent man, who has
nccted with me. If captured you must ray tho
penalty without recourse to me"
va fny yoef S ire
more AFRAID Of the lady titan Of the Vise S mt
Mornay. who had been sitting nursing his
knee II silence. .purscd up his lips. though it
the KIM a air WI" Hc we" now eIn'em wl
with your permission. Sire" he said. Il will
lie. his EcMtl,em,an, knew + nov, The details"
much longer l shall he missed. And in u
twinklnG, the court shall have found me new
He spoke in lest and with laugh but saw
Norway start at the words as,thonGh they were
that the court WAS really much exercised Mt
this time 10y tho question who would be tho
Countess de la Guich- bclDg evidently on tho
wanc, and that which he presently evinced Tor
Nine DO GrerchevilIe being as yet IL matter Of
Mornay took no overt notice Of the Kings
words; however, but proceeded to give mo my
said o W Isnsa you irons he4 ny
room on the first floor overlooking the park.
More cannot tell you, except that her wo-
man S name is Fanche,te and that she is to DO
trusted. The house is well guarded. and YOU
Of cnttnroats to be hired, ony see, H. DO ! Mar
sac. tina! they are such rs you can manage and
that NJ adamoiscle takes no hurt from them.
Have horses IN wa ting. and the moment you
have released the lady; ,rido north with her as
must nos spare her II Turenne be on your
heels You should he across the Loire in sixty
hours after leaving Chizd."
Across the LOirc!' exclaimed.
Yes. sir, across the Loire, he replied with
some stornness Your task, 30 good enough
with al possible speed 10 Bios. There YOU
Will, attracting as little notice us may be. inquire
for the Baron do losny at the bleeding Heart
IN the hue de II. Denys. He will take charge Of
the lady, or direct you how to dispose Of her.
aiid your task will then DO accomplished. You
,,it tPerieetly," answered, speaking in my turn
derstand. is young. What ii she will not ac-
night and by the window I"
That has heen thought Of" was his an
sWer He turned to the King Of Navarro, who
panion. aud the latter transferred 1t 10 mo. |
looked at 1t with cur osity. 1t was the half Of
gold caroius, the broken edges Of the coin
rough and Jagged. Show that to Madem-
oiseile, my friend" Norway continued. and
sshe viii accompany you. She has the other
- But be careful" Henry added. ito make no
mention even to her OF the King OF Navarrel
You mark me. NJ. de Marsac? Ii YOU have at
any time occasion to speak OF me- YOU may
nave tho honor OF calling mo simply your
friend. and referring to mo always In the same
This was said with SO gracious an air that
1 was charmed. and thought myself happy
indeed to be addressed in this wise by
prince whose naino WAS already SO glorious.
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CHAPTER II.-BooT AND SADDLE.


Meditnting deeply and far into the night on
the difficulties Of the task ntrusted to me.
saw that ii icll into two parts the release OF
lance OF sixty leagues. The release thought
it probable 1 could effect single handed, or
with one comuanion only but in the troubled
scarcely saw how j could Insure u lady's
with me- at lenst five swords.
loget these together 1T u few hours notice
presence OF tho Court OF Navarro had llIed st.
Jean with II crowd Of adventurers. Yet the
sacrifice, even at some, risk. must DO obeyeI.
Pressed 10y ihese considerations could think
oIno better man to begin with than Fresnoy.
His character was bad and he had long for
ieitod such claim Ms he hah ever possessed
Iheiirve i WAS misty one on tho dist"n side
had rendered me destitute. mean the death
OF Condo had STRIPPED HIM to the last rag:
and tbs nernaIs inGlning b, ne t." serve him
capable of striking, q shrewd blow And /
duty jumped with his interest.
Accordingly. as soon as 1t was light. having
the first employment o, my day. set out in
senrch OF Iresnoy. aud WAS presently lucky
enough TO hna him taxing MS morning draught
not far from the North gate. ltwas more than
afortniGht since had set eyes on hin, and
for the worse that forgetting my own shah
the wisdom Of cnlisting one who bore SO
plainly the marks OF poverty and dissipation.
His great face no WAS largo man had sni-
fered recent Ill usage. and was swollen and dis
colored, one eye Icing as good ms closed. lie
was unshaven his hair was ll.kspt. his doub-
let uniasrened at tho throat. and torn
and stained besides. Despite the cold
for the morning was snarp and irosty.
though free from wind there were
half a. dozen pacHmcn drinking and
sQuabbling before the inn. while the beasts
they droyequenched their thlrstnt the trough:
but these seemed with one accord 10 l"ave him
in possession OF the bench on which hc sat:
nor did wonder much at this. when saw the
m oIose and savage glance which le shot 1T me
az ! approached, Whether he read my first
Impressions In my face or for come other rea.
son felt distAsts for my COMPANY. could not
determine. But. undeterrod by his behavior.
sat down beside him and called for wine.
He nodded sulkily in answer 10 my greeting
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good horse and a good sword. and see What
craft and protocOlng. and never to ISSUE an
other declaration in this world. hut Just to tie
for once gentleman OF France with all to win
An. Mornny, would 1t not 10 sweet to leave all
this fret and fume. and ride away to the green
woods by Coar'aZey
Sire. Du Mornay answered. dryly. while
stood silent and amazed Lefore this strange
man. who could 40 suddenly change from
grave to gay. and one moment spoke sn sage
y and the next like any wild lsu in his teens.
choice Sire. and ii You think that even nj there
the Duke Of Guiss will leave you In peace
Turenne am sure will he glad to hear OF your
tector OF the Churches in your place. my. Sire.
for shame" DH aiornay resumed. almost with
herself Would you deprive her OF j, the only
heart: my friend" the King answered. laugh
ing. the tail Of his eye on ne; Never WAS one
50 60 coy or 50 hard to clip And besides has not
The Pope; A fig for tho Porel," Du Mornay
Fgl"nea "1h ea ne to a aO WI
Italian to boot. would he and ali the brood
OF them were sunk hundred inthoms deep in
t tns sea- ,n dg nn; meaat'nol would s"nd him
"Exe,nplar =! said tho King.
WHOM God has joined together lot no man
lair and comeiy bride. And alter that he Kept
such silence. falling, as 1t seemed to me. into
u brown study. that no went away without so
much as adding mo farewell or beinx con
scioue. MS far rs couli tell. OF my presence.
Du Norway exchanged u few words with me
to assu.e himself that understood what |
had to DO. and then. with many kind expres.
sions. which did not fail to treasure up and
con over in the times that were coming. has
tened down 81 airs after his master.
My JOY when l found myself alone may be
conceived. Yet WAS it no ecstasy, but = sober
eXhilratiOn. such as stirred my pulses indeed,
and babe me once more face the world with q
firm eye and an assured brow. but was far
from holding out before me troubudour's
palace or any daZzl NJ prospect. The longer
dwelt on the interview the more clearly saw
the truth. As the glamour which Hcnry's pres
cnco and singular Kindness had cast over me
began to lose some Of Its power. / recognized
only too surely why no had come to me, 1t was
not out of any special favor for one whom lie
knew hy report only, II at all by name, but be-
cause ho had need Of q man poor and therefore
reckless. middie-aged tof which comes discre-
ton. obscure. therefore safe Instrumental
crown all. Il gentleman. seeing that both q
secret and Il woman were in Question.
Nitha wondered. too Looking from the
bag oi money on the table to the broken coin
in my hand. | scarcely knew which to admire
more tho confidence which intrusted the
one to II man broken and beggared or the
courage of the gentleman who should accom-
pany mo on tho faith oil the other.
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at least $50 per capita exclusive of legal
reS0i We demand a graduated income
\ That our national legislation shall
ha so framed in the future as not to
build up one industry at the expense OF
another.
e. We believe that the money of the
country should be kept as much as
possible in the hands of the people and
hence we demand that all national and
State revenue shall be Limited to the
necessary expenses Of the government,
economically and honestly admins
tered.
f. We demand that postal savings
banks be established by the govern
men5 for the safe deposit of the ear
ings of the people and to facilitate ex
changes.
Land-The land, including all the
natural resources of wealth, is the
heritage of all the people and should
hot be mOnopOlized for speculative pur-
poses and alien ownership of land
should be prohibited. All lands now
held by railroads and other corpora
tions in excess of their actual needs,
and lands now owned by aliens, should
now be reclaimed by the government
and sold for actual settlers only.
be-
ing a means of exchange and q public
necessity, the government should own
and operate the railroads in the in
terest of the people.
o.. Tue telegraph and telephone, like
the pOstofice system, being a necessity
for the transmission OF intelligence,
should be owned and operated by the
government in the interest of the PEG
pie.
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b. A. GREY.

The Caucasian is ventilating the election law
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umns, and showing why a Legislature elected by
fraud did not want to change it, so fairness at
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counties, of the frauds committed in the late
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these facts If you have not seen the paper,
send for a sample copy. Subscription for one
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