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Racket at Hainesport.

On Sunday man appeared before JUS
uce Kray err, of Mount Holly, presenting
pitiable appearance, and telling a woful
tale. His name was Charles Stultz. He
keeps boarding house at Hainesport.
which has had the reputation of a speak
easy" Some time since Stultz had trouble
with some of his boarders, who are Poles.
On Saturday evening there was more
trouble and stultz put some of the men
out of the house. Then, he says, he heard
them plotting to take his life.
On Sunday morning, according to
Stultz's story, when he went from his
house he was set upon byfive men--Joseph
Freutag, Joseph Schimgus, Jacob Kelpas,
Franciscus Schaulles and Theodore Kron-
so. They kicked and beat hun. but he
finally got away from them. and. without
a hat, came to Mount Holly and lodged
com plant. Stultz was certainly in bad
shape. His face was bruised and his cloth
ing was covered with blood which was run
ming from his nose and from the wounds
on his lace.
Warrants were issued for the five men
and they were brought before Squire
Krayer yesterday afternoon They told
tale entirely different from that o
Stultz. They said that the latter came 10
to the house on Sunday morning and be
haved in manner Objectionable to hi
wife, and when she demonstrated Stult,
slapped her. At this her brother inter
fered, whereupon Siniz seized knife an,
attempted to stab sntoe ofthe boarders
Stultz has been before our Justices sew
eral times and is now under bail for ap
pearance at court on another charge Al
ter considerable discussion at the Squire
Office. be withdrew the complaint agains
his assailants and the case was dropped
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Railroad Notes.

A man named Hartman, aged about 20
years, said to live in Philadelphia, while
walking from Bordentown to Trenton on
Friday evening. was struck and fatally
injured by passenger train near Borden
town. The injured man was placed on
the train and taken to Trenton Both of
his legs were so badly crushed they viii
have to be amputated.
Shortly after 40 o'clock Wednesday
night three tramps, while walking the
railroad tracks just above Pavonia station,
picked up the lifeless body of Walter Hart,
aged fifty years, of North Cramer
Hill. Station Agent John Caskey was
notified, and the body was gathered up
and removed to the freight station. Cor
oner Justice, of Camden, was summoned,
and subsequently the body was removed
to his home Just how the accident oc-
cured Is a mystery to every one. The
only plausible explanation is that he was
aboard the train which leaves PhladeI-
phia at 80 o'clock, and by mistake had
boarded the one bound for Mount Holly,
which train does not stop at Pavonia sta
ton, Not wishing to be carried on to
Dndley station. the frst stopping place Of
this train, it is supposed he endeavored to
get of just as the train had slowed up to
round the curve about fifty yards from
the station, and in doing so he fell be-
meath the train. When found his head
was entirely severed from his body, and
he was otherwise horribly mutiated
He was cutlery grinder by trade, and
worked in Philadelphia, and leaves a
wife and ten children. An inquest was
held and verdict of accidentally killed
was rendered.
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and George Faust was appointed overseer
of the poor.
On Tuesday night the shops of Haines
& Gaunt, at Parry, we're broken into and
three new carriage wheels were carried
away Two Of these wheels contained
new arms and boxes. The arms were
taken out and left behind, but the boxes
were borne off With wheels
While on the way to Riverton station
on Wednesday afternoon, the neckyoke of
the carriage of Alex. c. Wood broke and
let the tongue down, starting the horses
to run. In front of the residence Of Ed
ward Lippincott, the tongue broke in two,
and in front Of Robert Gsrwood's place
the broken stump came in contact with
the curb, capsizing the carriage and
throwing the passengers to the ground.
Miss Hannah Stokes received a scalp
wound. The other two persons who were
in the carriage escaped with slight
bruises and soiled garments. The horses
broke loose from the carriage and tore
down Main street at a rapid rate, and
were caught at the wharf by John Qug
lev
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Sheriff Chambers went to Trenton, on
TUESDAY, to interview Governor Werts
and get extradition papers to lay before
Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania, for
the seizure of one George Johnson, col
ored, who stole a watch and a pair of
shoes from Peter L. Giberson's hotel at
New Egypt. Johnson drove to New
Egypt with horse that had been pur-
chased in Philadelphia, arriving on Sun
day and stopping at the hotel over night
Monday morning he apparently didn't
get up till train time, and then rushed of
without waiting for breakfast. The bar
tender lost pair of shoes, and Mrs Ora
yatt, daughter-in.l law of Samuel Gravatt,
missed a gold watch. The negro was
suspected and Mr.. Gravatt went to Phil
adelphia, informed the police of the oc-
currence, and describing the thief, he was
consequently arrested by them.
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gan on their own account on Monday OF
last week, to operate the Barnegat Rail-
road, with connections between Mana
hawkin, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat City,
Beach Haven and intermediate points.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell tick
cts and make connections as heretofore,
and rything will be lovely for these
persistent and good natured soiourners
After all arrangements of a business
nature were complete the Two-twenty-
two-ninety social combination, headed
by Charles s. Ridgway, president phos.
Callahan, vice president J. A. Lee, gen
eral manager; and Francis Fenimore, sec
rotary treasurer, prepared to duly signal
ize the opening, and accordingly issued
the most remarkable invitation card, per-
haps, that it has ever been the good for
tune of guests to receive. Upon its face
was a series of pictures of animals, and
still life from the open oyster to the wise
owl, the speeding train to the skimning
yacht, and the terrapin, to the suggestive
symbols Of a luscious concoction de-
scribed as the Harvey Cedars cocktail"
The card also indicated that the celebra-
ton would conclude with large, healthy
pocket book, as plethoric at the wind-up
as New York alderman would be at the
close of ten dollar dinner.
Those who sent in their acceptances to
Secretary Fenimore included George A.
Shoemaker and A. Weir Gilkeson, of the
Bristol bar Captain Frank Edwards, of
the Upper Delaware River Transportation
Company; Nathan Haines, cashier Me-
chanics National Bank, Burlington
Thomas j. Budd, cashier Third National
Bank of Philadelphia; George Leaf, Fl.
Mitchell Forbes, David A. Craig, David
R. Bevins, G. II. Cone, S. Lynch, of
Philadelphia; j. Hampton Moore, Rufus
Hill, master mechanic, and B. 7. Smith,
master car builder, of Pavonia Car Shops
Jas. H. Scull, j. R. Eastlack William Il.
Braddock and James J. Morris, Of Camden;
Edward D. Stokes, of Mount Holly; Will
liam P. Bryan, of Yincentown; John G.
Price and c. M Headley, of Tuckerton,
and several representatives from the diff
ferent departments Of the Pennsylvania
railroad.
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petition asking for Eve trustees. The en-
tire matter was originally opened by 6
suggestion from Trustee Joseph q. Bower
that the increase be made, and asking
that Mr.. Kingdom be candidate.
Among the arguments in favor Of the In
crease are that there is now more money
to be spent and more teachers to employ,
involving more responsibility all around.
The speaker denied that he had been in
huenced by spite or feeling to become a
candidate, and was unpledged on any
school matter.
Josiah w. Evan said no good reason
had been given for the increase The
three trustees have done well in the past,
and there is no reason why they should
not continue to give satisfaction. His ex-
perence as trustee in a country district
/ had taught him that the position is not a
pleasant one, and he wondered why any
person should be an aspirant for the
office
Benejah P. Wills said no complaint had
been made against the old board of trus
tees
DIR. William NJ. Risdon favored the in
crease from the fact that there are twice
as many school children now as when the
law was passed constituting three mem
bers MS the board there are consequently
more teachers to employ and more money
to be expended. Another fact must be
remembered and that is that two of the
old trustees signed the petition asking for
five members.
Thomas J. Alcott could not understand
why there should be any opposition to
having five members. No salary is paid
to trustees, consequently no extra cost
will be placed upon the taxpayers When
there are only three trustees, one of
them virtually decides all questions upon
which there is a difference Of opinion,
and that member does not desire to have
SO much responsibility. This will not be
the case if there are five trustees.
Dr. Risdon stated that Burlington town
ship has nine trustees, with probably not
over one-third more school children, and
Stockton township, Camden county, has
five with about the same number of
scholars as Mount Holly.
The chairman then again put the ques-
ton of increasing the board to five, and
it was carried.
Edward d. Stokes nominated as trus
tees, Joseph g. Bower and Joseph C.
kingdom for three years, and Eckard P.
Budd for two years. No other nomina-
tons were made.
In order to comply with the law re-
quiring trustees to be elected by ballot,
Eve minutes was allowed in which to
vote.
After everyone had voted that desired,
the tellers James L. Jamison and Ed
ward D. Stokes. announced that Mr..
Bower had received 148 votes, and
Messrs. Kingdom and Budd l46 each.
They were declared elected and the meet
ing adjourned.
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A New Club.


There's a new club which manages to
do great deal Of business and have a
great deal Of fun in doing it. 1t is called
The "rwo-tweuty two-ninely Club" The
Climb meetings are usually attended by the
full membership and few guests ever de-
cline an invitation, FIR the meetings when
they once begin usually last from twelve
TO forty eight hours, although not in con-
tinuons debate Eloeution, song and jest
enter into the meetings, but they 20 be-
You'd even these, and into the realms Of
travel and experience.
The Two-twenty-two ninety Club is
composed Of residents Of Philadelphia,
Bristol. Camden, Burlington and other
points who own property and spend their
summers at Long Beach Their coming
together is an incident TO the stopping
last year Of Pennsylvania Railroad train
service on the northern end of Long
Beach. TO restore this service the mem
bers formed the Manahawkin and Long
Beach Transportation Company, and be-
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no YOU WANT GOOD GOODS
u CHEAP?
ma so GAIL ON Us.

IF so GALL ON Us
Baroain No. "A 4-ply linen col
lar Ioc each. oads
This is a good article and nlauo
to sell at l5c each.
Bargain No. 2-5oc suspendeis'
25c each.
Bargain No. g Regular maze
Half Hose, A pairs for 25c.
Regular price 2 pairs for zoe'
Bargain No. 4-Men's oVershllFS
CSC each. ,o
This is a good heavy shirt maze
to sell at Doc
Bargain No. 5-Waterproot COL
lars Ioc each.
These speak for themselves.
Bargain No. 6-5oc Neck Wear
csc each.
Bargain No. Boys Knee Pants
25c pair.
Bargain No. 8-Men's Working
Pants 75c pair.
Bargain No. 9-Heavy Wooden
Underwear soc each.
These goods former price $l.OO
each.
Bargain No. Boys Good
School Suits $3.50.
Heavy OvERcoArs, SUITS and PANTS re-
duced to one-half former price.
Big reductions in all kinds of Furnishing
goods We want to reduce our stock TO
make room for new spring goods.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Call and be convinced.
MARTIN BAYERSDORFER,
80 Main Street
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Mrs Joseph E. Young, who has been
paying a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip S. Scovel for several weeks,
has returned to her home at Reading, Pa
Charles Kelly, Of Rising Sun Square,
while in the act Of turning corner with
horse and roadcart on West street on
Tuesday struck a lamp post, breaking his
cart badly the horse running away.
The members Of the First NJ. E. Church
rendered a reception to Rev. William
Walter their pastor, who has beer re-
turned as pastor to the church by New
Jersey Conference, at the church last
night.
Charles a. Borden, formerly Of this
city, living ii Camden, and employed by
the Lasher Printing House, Philadelphia,
while employed in raising heavy piece
of machinery by the way of the elevator
lost his footing and fell headlong down
the elevator. The 900 lbs. Of machinery
fell upon him, killing him instantly.
Henry Hartman, an old man Of 70. was
walking on the railroad track at Borden
town Friday afternoon, on his way from
New York to Philadelphia. He did not
hear an approaching train, which ran into
him and injured him seriously. He was
taken to 81 Francis Hospital, Trenton.
where it was found that both legs would
have to be amputated He died on Sat
urday.
An immense interest was manifested on
Tuesday over the election Of School
Trustee to serve for three years to fill the
place Of John o. Hudson whose term ex-
PRED There were three candidates in
the field Joseph l.. Vanzandt received
2l0 votes DR.. James S. Gilbert, 309
John D. Hudson, 449 There were 962
votes polled, being the largest vote ever
gwen in this Township for School Trustee
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In his usual characteristic manner Con-
ductor J. ?. Ancker provided a most en-
ioyable entertainment for number of his
railroad friends at his home in Mount
Holly on Saturday evening. Among those
present were Station Master John W..
Bodine, telegraph operator Lou w,
Ancker, conductors John G. Clark, Sam
uel Robinson, G. T. Provost, fillmore
Lewis, Enos Simkins, Thomas A Robert
son, J Paul Kirkbrde, Harry B. Dill and
Harry Lewis.
Since Mr. Ancker's connection with the
Amboy Division Of the r. K. r. system he
has held a conspicuous place in the esti-
nation Of his fellow associates Being OF
easy and pleasing manners, with bright
mind guided By warm affection, be
has been enabled 10 come very close tC
all with whom he has been connected
aud his good judgment and fatherl,
council have often been the avenue
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fore the flesh was badly bruised and Gu
from the foot to the knee.
Joseph Husky Pole, 80 years of age
was brought to the Burlington County
Hospital, about half-past one o'clock yes
terday morning, with bullet wound IL
his right cheek. He says be shot himself
accidentally, but as he and some friends
were under the influence of liquor all day
Sunday. it is probable the wound was in
aicted either Intentionally or accidentally
by his companions. The man IS doing
fairly well, although there is danger OF
erysIpelas setting in.
John Mcdowell, living at Retreat, at
tended the school meeting at that place,
on Tuesday evening, apparently In goou
health. He took part in the business OF
the meeting, and after it had adjourned
engaged in conversation with some
friends and while talking he fell to the
ground. When picked up he was Dead
having been stricken with heart disease
Deceased was brother Of Constable David
Mcdowell, of Vincentown.
Trinity Church yesterday elected the
following officers: Senior Warden, Rich
ard c. shreve; Junior Warden, Franklin
B. Lewis; Vestrymen, Charles b. Parsons,
Richard P Holeman, Joseph Cross,
Charles w. Brown, John Cotter, William
w. Curtis, Rodman w. Bowker, Clarence
H. Polhemus, Edward Il. Lewis; Deputies
to Convention, franklin B. Lewis, Rich
ard P. Holeman, William w. Curtis; Al
ternates, Benjamin S. Cross, Harry L.
Walters, Clarence II. Polhemus.
w ardens and vestrymen of st. An
drew's Church elected yesterday Senior
Warden, Harris Cox; Junior Warden
Charles Evan Merritt; Vestrymen, Cliff
ford Stanley Sims, Edward Wills, J. Fred
Kiner,. B. F. Haywood Shreve, Robert l..
Nixon, DR.. Richard c. Darlington, Will
liam Burling Abbey, George Rendell;
Deputies to Convention, Charles EVAN
Merritt, Clifford Stanley Sims, B. F. Hay
wood Shreve; Alternates Edward Wills,
George Rendell, William Burling Abbey.
The house of Rev. William c. Chattin,
a retired missionary, living at Toms
River, who spent most of his life among
the Indians of the North Pacific Coast
was struck by lightning during thunder
storm on Wednesday night and nearly
demolished. Of It's seven occupants four
were stunned, but have since recovered.
Within a radius of few hundred yards
of where this house stands lightning has
struck nine times in the last few years.
and the houses on either side of it have
both been struuk.
Sheriff Townsend has curiosity on his
desk in the Jail that attracts much at
tention. 1t is nothing more than pet
ri6ed peach and is used as paper weight.
1t is very heavy, of large size and beautl-
ful shape. On one side piece has been
bitten off, which allows the peach to rest
in a firm position. All the color
ing has been retained in its Datural state.
On the outer surface can be seen several
which were caused by the
ripe fruit coming in contract with other
matter. The peach belongs to John b.
Townsend, the Sheriff's father, and has
been in the family for over ffty-five
wears
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To SARAH &. BENDER AND HENRY BENDER.
BY virtue of an order of the Court of Chan
Gerry of New Jersey, made on the day of the
date hereof, in cause wherein Joseph Evans
is complainant, and you are defendants, you
are required TO appear and plead, demnr or
answer, to the compliments bill of complaint,
on or before the fourth day of May next, or
the said bill will be taken as confessed against
you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose certain
mortgage, dated the twenty-seventh day of
August, A. d. 1884, made by IL e said Sarah E.
Bender and Henry Bender to Joseph Evans,
William j Evans and John K. Darnell exec
utors of the estate of Ezra Evans, deceased,
on lands in the township of Evesham, Bur
lington County, New Jersey, and assigned by
the said executors to the complainant
And you, Sarah K. Bender, are made party
defendant to the said suit, because you own,
or claim some interest in the said mortgaged
premises.
And you, Henry Bender are made a party
defendant to the said suit because you are the
husband of Sarah E Bender, and may claim
to have some interest in the said mortgaged
premises.
SAMUEL A. ATKINSON
Solicitor for Complainant,
100 Main Street, Mount Holly, N. j.
Dated March 3rd, 1894. l0-5t
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between the hours of II and o'clock in the
afternoon of said day. (to-wit at o'clock) at
Benjamin W. Zelley's hotel, MounJ Holly,
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through which many railroad man has
found success. Mr.. Ancker was educated
in the Pennsylvania University, Lexing-
ton, KY, and received commercial edu-
cation of no mean order IN Cincinnati and
Philadelphia. He entered the P. r. K
system as Train Agent in 1876, was made
storekeeper at Camden in 1877 and was
appointed Conductor in 1880. Those pres
ent on Saturday evening expressed the
wish that every added year may bring to
Mr.. Ancker added blessings, and the con-
ciousuess of having done fully his duty as
a man and friend, with the hope that his
closing days may be the happiest and
brightest of his life.
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The Bible Drill by Rev. W. H. Gill will
be omitted this week.
Boys Brigade on Saturday afternoon at
8 o'clock. All boys welcome.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Association will be given in the Opera
House this evening at o'clock. Tickets,
%, 35 and so cents.
A crokinole tournament will be played
on Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock. A
very pleasant evening is promised. All
young men.are cordially invited.
A public meeting will be held next
Sunday afternoon at S.45 O'Clock. An ad-
dress will be delivered by Joseph Shreve
Special music will be delivered by the
Methodist Church choir. All persons are
invited.
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Florence.

Albert Printz was elected school trus
tee oyer Fl. Keifer by vote of 100 to 90
More interest was manifested in the con
test than in the spring election.
The employees Of the Florence Manu-
featuring Company have accepted a re-
ductJn of u per cent. in their wages,
but refuse to work II hours a day instead
of 10
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The School Meeting.

The annual scaool meeting Tor District
No. 70 Mount Holly was held at the
Court House on Tuesday evening.
1t is not often that such a large attend
ance is to be found at school meetings,
the Court House not being near commo-
dious enough to accommodate the crowd.
A lively time might have been expected
judging by the attendance, but there was
but little opposition to anything proposed.
Trustee Edward Wills called the meet
ing to order, and Charles Evan Merritt
was elected chairman and w. l.. Powell
secretary.
The report of District Clerk Frank Dill
was read and adopted 1t was as follows
RECEIPTS
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An Acknowledgement.

The ladies Of the Dorcas Society ac-
knowledg very gratefully the donation OF
$40 in aid Of their work among the poor,
from Mount Holly Lodge, No. 10, A. o. G.
F. 1t comes just when most needed, for
although the winter is nominally oyer,
there are still those who cannot
yet supply their own wants, and the
means of the Dorcas Society, never very
large, are quite exhausted by the demands
of the last few months. We are most
grateful for this welcome gift which gives
us renewed power to relieve suffering.
Mrs. MORRIS Il. KELLER, Diroo,ors
Mrs. CALEB GAsKILL, Diio0'o'0'
Miss RHEEs, Sec'y and Treas.
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Sew school BuiIding Account.

The appropriation for conducting the
school for the ensuing year was next
asked for. The amount thought neces-
sary by the trustees was S6,6l5, made up
as follows Teachers 81 700, janitors, $500.
interest, 81 765; fuel, $500; books, $500;
bond. 81 1000; incidentals, $780,
Peter Walker asked if SLIGO included
all the salaries, the principals as well as
the teachers.
Clerk Dill responded that this sum is
added to the amount received from the
state appropriation.
Mr.. Walker asked what Principal
Raine's salary is Isl 800" replied Mr..
Dill.
Col. Charles NJ Sloan thought the
Clerks report should give the entire re-
ceipts so that the meeting could know
all that is expended.
Chairman Merritt said the report
showed that S6,67s4s had been received
( from the state, which had been read by
the Clerk, although the meeting might
not have heard it on account of the dis
order in the hallway.
James l.. Jamison moved that the
amount suggested by the trustees be ap-
propriated, and il was so ordered.
The next question was the increasing OF
the board of trustees from three to five
members Mr.. Jamison moved that the
board hereafter consist of five.
A vote was taken, and the chairman
was undecided as to the result. The mat
ter was then opened for debate.
Col. Sloan said he had not given the
question much thought, but on the sur
face it appeared to be a good move
There is more chance to get competent
men on the board if there are five than i
three. He thought arguments for anc
( against the increase should be made, Sc
that the meeting could act intelligently
William H. Rudderow was of the SAINT
opinion.
Joseph G. Kingdom said he WAS probably
! responsible for the movement to MAKE
} the increase, he having circulated thu