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New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
DREssMAKING ESTABLISHMENT BURNED

Morrstowr. Dec 10 (speciap-Fire WAS d,scov-
ered IN Miss Jordan's dressmaking rooms over
frice q Guerins livery stable office In South-st
at e;lo o'clock this evening When discovered the
iife had evidently been burning some time. as all
the rooms on the top floor were ablaze
The Fire Department responded nromn,,v >, ,h
alarm. and by hard work succeeded in conaninp tha
flames to the top floor. Miss Jordan's apartments MS
were burned out. The loss her own goods and
,nose or her customers viii probably reach s50J
Inc loss on the building Is about 81 coo The first
ana second fioors were used as living apartment
caused BY water ' was
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
SUICIDE RUNS IN THE FAMILY

Washington. y. j.. Dec 10 (SpeciaD.-Derrck
Gulick well-krown farmer. living between Mount
Bethel and Vienna, this county. committed suicide
last night by swallowing quantity of Paris green.
When found by Simon Ayers. his nephew. he was
Just breathing his last. Guck had been weak
minded, by spells for some time and 1t is supposed
he took the poison In fit OF melancholy. His
father committed suicide some years ago, as did
also two brothers Another brother Is In the insane
asylum, and sister is In bad condition mentally
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
MISUNDERSTANDING

That story about John Kean blossomng out
as a politicaI boss is funny enough to Warrant
its publication in Judge" boss must be pre-
nared to give and take hard knocks and IL MT
Kean has one characteristic more strongly de-
veloped than any other it consists In MS uh"hi-
ingness TO hurt anybody's feelings
William L Kearns's plan to make two counties
out of Essex is very pretty In its way OUT ~
viii not receive much attention from the Legisia'
ure Of 1896 By-and-by Newark VIII become
county by itself. yhen the city boundaries nave
been enlarged by the annexation OF rev ou'iy
. ing towns. When that ..me comes. an o'i'a''
municipal building will be ir order
The efforts of Judge Henry to get new triai
for Henry Kohl are not likely to succeed. kohi
was convicted of the murder of his cousin, Joseph
Preinel The evidence was aholly circumstanta'
and there are many who believe Kohl innocent
Including his confessor and Bishop Wigger NOT
withstanding that the United States supreme
Court will probably dismiss the appeal anu
Kohls hope for escape from the death pehal.s
will be with the Court of Pardons the most creu-
liable feature of this case is the manner IN "h'c"
Kohls counsel have sacrificed time and money
without compensation.
Honest men neeO nCt Dc hisSo"i"eNN -
news Of official negligence dereliction or crini'
raI,,v in the Municipalities Of Camden Jersey
CITY and Paterson. On the contrary, the exposure
Of those things ought to suggest better cohui-
ton of affairs in the immediate future For years
the local governments OF the cities named nave
been under suspicion. but it required vigorous
and healthy public sentiment to force the hght
in upon them Experts are overhauling the books
In Camden indictments have been found IN Jer-
sev CITY and some indictmen are reported. with
more TO follow in Paterson Exposure OF lne1-
fciency and wrongdoins and the removal or pun
ishment OF those responsible must necessarily pre-
cede any reformation.
Jerseymen are bestirring themselves these DAYS
They are taking greater interest than ever De-
fore in local and State government and are max
Ing II manifest that the day Of incompetent Of
fcials and tricky or dishonest politicians is about
at an end
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

in relation to reducing the price Of postage fost-
master Harrison introduced resolution IN lne
Iocb Arbor and other adjacent suburbs to Asbmry
Park The resolution was fav9pabyg recexen Iames II
Rrd: first vice-president Henry S;einbach; second
yicepresden, NJ L. Barmar; secreSTy; WTIts The
annual BANQUET of the Board will be held al the
Commercial Hotel on December H.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
Hodgman
D1hho~ 81 West a,d
H\UOU&A Street.
S;:. s,.:': to :''
Hospital yesterday 70 be rapidly recovering. n
said he felt better and was satisfied TO i've
BERGEN COUNTY LAW BREAKERS.
RAcETRAcK GAMBLERS SUNDAY LIoUOR-pEAh,


BERGEN COUNTY LAW BREAKERS
RAcErRACK GAMBLERS. SUNDAY LIoUoR-pEAh,
ERs AND "GREENGooDs' MEN SCORED
BY JUDGE VAN vALEN.
The opening Of the Bergen County courts for the
December term yesterday drew an unusual throns
to Hackensack the occasion being memorable be.
cause 1t was the first time the County Judge pre-
sided over the Circuit Court. the first time Re-
publican County Clerk performed the duties Of
that Office In the county, and the first time In
many years that Republican Sheriff summoned
a Grand Jury In the last case It is generally con-
ceded that Sheriff william c. Herring has made
an excellent start. The foreman is David A. Pell
president Of the Hackensack Bank. while the list
includes the OF Captain John j. Phelps.
Captain John s. Edsall David l.. Barrett and Will
lam c. Davis.
Judge Van Valen charged the Grand Jury at con-
siderable length. dwelling with emphasis upon tas
case OF the racetrack gamblers arrested by the
Sheriff last week. the "greengoods business az
RANGES Hotel, in Union Township and four re-
cent stabbing affrays. Of which proved fatal
In closing the Judge directed attention 70 the
constant violation of the liquor law. that fertile
source OF crime" TO which he attributed the fact
that there were 100 cases OF assault and battery
before the last Grand Jury. number extraordinary
beyond precedent
The calendar is a long one.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
TO REACH LAKE HOPATCONG.
1ovc TROLLEY LINE PROPOSED BY THE Ii

A LONG TROLLEY LINE PROPOSED BY THE LH-
HIGH VALLEY ROAD.
Hackettstown ~ j., Dec. 10 (SpeciaD'-ourVe!oIs
are busy this week upon route for the proposed
new trolley line TO connect Valley. on the Lenisn
valley Railroad with Lake Hopa tcong. This road
viii he buit by the Lehigh Valley ifairoau ds d
competitor Of the NewJersey Centrais PIaHcn Wsdan
uyhicob connects with the main line at High Brloge
trbe road will be about twenty-five miles long. ana
vii run through Washington and Hacke,ssto%n %ds
The right of way for nearly 'he "1o'e eo'''e ""'
hoor
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

THE REV. MR.. FEICKE NOT DEPOSED.
THE CHASSIS FINDS NO LAW AGAINST MINIS
TER BEING A SALOON KEEPER.
The Chassis OF South Bergen held special and
secret session Monday evening to consider the
case OF the Rev. Julius Fecke who recently re-
signed his pastorate and opened a saloon in Ho-
boken The Chassis had a long discussion and many
opinions were expressed relative to It's authority in
the premises. There is law which exactly
meets the case. 1t decided 20 meet again in
two weeks, when charges of desertlng his Office
Will be formally presented against Mr.. Feicke.
The members of the Chassis refused to discuss the
matter Yesterday There several German min
listers in 1t who will oppose any harsh measures.
and It is possible that Mr.. Fecke's will be
dropped at his own request.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
BOONTON.

Jacob Hoffman died at his home here Monday
evening from heart trouble.
William Gardner died Sunday evening from heart
disease He was one OF Boonton's bes.-known cit
liens
Mrs Combs will give whist party next Friday
evening at her home in Canal-st.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
THE FOX GOT AWAY.

HE sTRrCK ICE TOO THIN TO BEAR THE DOGS
LAKEWOOD HUNTERS NOT DISAPPOINTED
Lakewood Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-Instead OF Following
the anise bag to-day. the members OF the ocean
County Hounds had fox hunt. The meet was as
usual at the Laurel House at 2So O'CLOCK ana cover
was drawn soon after leaving Lakewood JUST east
of Lake Carasaljo the scent taken, and the dogs
flew away at stiff pace up by the Seven stars
former famous roadhouse. and then clear wlthout
check to swamp at Mounts Crossing here the
hounds did some pretty work. and finally forced the
fox from his cover. The latter started on que
east and gave the dogs hard chase through two, two
miles of thick woods, the riders having the utinost
difficulty in keeping up with the dogs Inc ox next
crossed ths road leading from Toms River tT 10 10
WhitesyilleS and, then turned due north until ne
struck the swamp and Dixs cranberry bog south or
Lake Carasaljo. Here the peculiar nature OF the
ice which was strong enough to bear the weight or OF
the fox not OF the dogs. enabled the FORMER 10
give his pursuers the slip This was not mucn @ re-
grete ed by the riders. who declared II the mcst en-
fovable run of the season and said they were per-
fectly willing that the fox should be preserved 10
furnish another days sport. There was a large
field Mrs. James B Converse and Mrs Rose r.
Dixon being among the riders. az was utterly I'M
possible TO witness the run from carriages
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

In buying the Jersey edition Of The Trib.
une you get all the New-Jersey news ana
features in addition to the complete News
York City edition of the paper.
The Tribune treats everything proper.
tionateIy II seeks to give nil the news fully.
fairly and accurately. but IL will not know.
"news."
The news from Washington this winter
will he particularly interesting To Jersey
men, The Tribune has n special wire from
Washington, and 1t has made arrangements
to net specfaI dispatches about the JerseN
delegation In Congress.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
4 WoRKMAN's MARROW ESCAPE.

Julius Cohen. a young man employed in the Singer
Sewing Machine Works. in Elizabeth had a mar
escape from death last evening. His shirt sleeve
got caught in a pulley the main shaft while he
was adjusting a belt and in instant he was
whirled around the shaft. The garment, fortunate
y. gave way and he dropped to the floor. His right
arm was broken in four places and his hand badly
lacerated. One finger had to be amputated at the
City Hospital
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN IN CAMDEN.


THE GRAND JURY. WHICH CONTAINS MANY RE-
FORMERS. SHUTS OUT THE PROSECUTOR
Camden Dec 10 (SpeciaD.-The December term OF
the Camden courts opened to-day by Supreme
Court Justice Garrison, who delivered the shortest
charge record in the county to the Grand jury
A surprise created when 1t was found that Dr.
John Davis. Of Stockton. formerly director OF the
Board of Freeholders and who was defeated tor re-
election had been selected by Sheriff Barrett as the
foreman Of the Coroners Inquest. Ii is known from
the complexion of the Grand Jury that politicians
will not control that body. and some sensations are
looked for
Immediately on retiring the Grand Jury passed a
resolution prohibiting either Prosecutor jerks or his
assistant W. Marston, from being present at their
deliberations, unless called in by the foreman.
Though the Grand Jury has the right to exclude
these officials it has not been done before, and It's
meaning Is only conjectured. The prosecutor
declares that the action is traceable to Sherin Bar
rett, who is striking back at him for cutting of
lot of fees and reducing the number OF tramps In
the county jail, for keeping whom the SheriN re-
ceives 81 80 each week.
Several members of the Committee Of One Hun
dred members Of the Grand Jury, and II has
been the custom TO excuse the twenty-fourth man
drawn the list. Justice Garrison caused some
thing of a hutter by ignoring this custom and eX-
cusing +. II. Nash The twenty-fourth man was j.
A. Vansant, president of the Reform Organization
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
THE OLD MINES TO BE REopENEp

Valley. n. j.. Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-Prospectors have
here for several weeks examining the
abandoned Wene mines for and ochre They
say they have found valuable deposits and have
leased the grounds. and will begin mining in the
spiir2. IL Is welcome here as II will give
employment 10 a large number OF men who have
idle since the mines were shut down several
Years ago. Thomas a. Edison is a member Of
he syndicate interested in the project
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
LONG BRANCH AGAINST THE TROLLEY
INDICATIONS THAT THE BLoDGETT TICKET is
ELECTED.

Long Branch, n. j.. Dec. 10 (SpecaD.-The munic-
pal election in Long Branch passed off quietly to-
day and with no exciting Incidents. More than 100
votes were pol,ed in two wards alone. and it was
after midnight when the votes were counted. The
fight between Blodgett, who opposed the introduc
tion of troleys, and Brown. who favored it,
a cose one. There a manifest disposition
the part of the early in the day to vote for
both and dodge the issue. IL this scheme IL
carried out Francis and Tabor may be the defeated
candidates
At late hour tonight the indications favored
the election OF the Bodgett ticket by substantial
majority.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

THE ASBURY PARK BOARD OF TRADE.
Asbury Park. Dec 10 (SpecaD.-The Asbury Park
Board OF Trade, at a meeting he'd here to-day, in
iorsed the action OF the National Board OF Trade
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

The New-Jersey edition of The Tribune Is
the regular New-YOrk City edition with
special New-Jersey department.
The Tribune writes large things large and
small things small. Ii reports. but does not
manufacture news. The Tribune never sac
rifces accuracy for splurge. It's special wire
from Washington and able writer's there
will make It's CONGREGATIONAL news exceed
ingIy valuable this winter.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
RAILWAY MANS SUDDEN DEATH.

NJ. X Stokes. OF Railway. died at o'clock yes
terday morning His death due a paraytic
stroke, and was entirely unexpected. He was one
OF the three members OF the Society of Friends in
Railway. and was In his sixty-ninth year.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
FLINT'S FINE FURNITURE.

DO not miss it if you wish to keep up
with the times. Rare goods at factory
prices. IS West 23d ST., near B'way.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

Mind you. The Tribune thnt you buy in
New-Jcrsey IL not abbreviated edition. IL
IL the same paper that is sale in New
York. and IL has all the Jersey news.
The Tribune does not pad elaborate for
sensational purposes. Ii gives each piece of
news the space and prOmine TINT the sub
feet matter and circumstances warrant
Above all IL aims 10 be accurate and fair.
The Tribune has "a special wire from Wnsh-
fngton. and its able correspondents in the
Capital will keep Jerseymen informed of all
that is interesting about Congress- this win
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
VALENTINE GEORGE RECOVERING

valentine George. who cut his throat at the
i'u'hefiord hre because his employer had been
burned TO death. was reported at tns Hacksn.acL
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
THE LIFE OF MARIA HALSEY.

Mrs. Maria Halsey widow OF William Halsey.
was buried yesterday at Hanover. y. J. She was
born in New-YoTk City October 3. 1928.
Mrs. Halsey left estate valued at 800 900.
Her executors are Mayor Haisey. of Morrstown.
and ex-Mayor Smith Ely. of this city.
Mrs Ha.sey baptized in the First Presby-
terian Church. which stood in Wall-st. between
Nassau and Broadway During her childhood the
family lived in Eberty-st.. afterward at Murray
st. and Broadway, with a summer house at Sheriff.
Delaney and Columbia SITS, and here the family
afterward came to reside all the year round From
their home in Columbia-st., which is still held in
the family, the view was unobstruced 10 the East
River. and Mrs. Halsey remembered seeing from
their piazza the captured British ship Macedonian
brought around TO the Navy Yard The tide came
up to the house occasionally.
In 1874 she married William Halsey, also of New
York. who died in Hanover. y. j., December 81,
1873 They lived in New-York City, al East Broad
way and GourverDeur-st., until few years before
Mr.. Halsey's death. when they took UP their per-
nanent residence In Morris County
Mrs. Halsey was woman OF great force Of char
lcter. and retained her mental faculties TO the
asst. She had five chlldren-Dr William Halsey
of Caldwell, ~ j.; Peter O. Halsey, Of Hanover:
Isaac Halsey. OF New-York who died In 1889 leav-
ing one son. Edwin W. Hasey; Maria wife Of the
late William H. Oglvie, who died in 1871 leaving
two children the late Mrs. Ida Ingersol and Clin-
ton Ogilvie the noted landscape painter; and Mrs
Annie o. Hunter. who died in Caldwell in 1857 leay-
ing one son, Charles Wllfred Hunter.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
Nothing
Wrong
But the Prices.

They're cut in two. It's yony chance
to get one Of "thesc stylish Hodg.
man Mackintoshcs" for just half
price. Only few Of each sort and
odd sizes at that, women's garments
only. Ifyou get here in time you
may find your size. All are first
class. No seconds nor make be.
lieves. About 800 all told Prices
are
$3.50, $40. SIS,
reduced from
SIS, SIS, $40, SIS and $50
Don't procrastnate.
Sale at 23d St. Store only.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
STEIN WAY
npkNn Ann IlpR.nuT PIANOS.

Call and inspect the newly invented patent Granh "nos
IN upright Also for sale for cash on nstaiI-
mems a large assortment OF nearly STEINWAi
Grand Upright and Square Pianos. all warranted IKE
their new Pianos Also. cond-hand Pianos OF other
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

urncr DEPrrp CHARGES THE ESSEX COUNTY
GRAND JURY THAT THE POLICE COMMISSION
ERs ARE TO SEE THAT LAWS ARE oBEYED
REGARDLESS OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL
op1NIoNs-sHorIp BE INDICTED If
THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THEIR
DtjTIEs-wII.L THEY ENFORCE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-29
CAMPSELL'S ISLAND.
4 Citizen Who Thinks High Lanes tire
Fest 10. the Proposed TO pitsi.

citizen VINO TninkS HiSn Lanes the
Fest i0s the Proposed TO pits,.
Rock ISLAND, Aug. 29.-Editor
ARGUS: An article published is to
the effect Of an Offer OF Campbell's
island up at Watertown as an induce
ment to the location of the new in
sane hospital. To place this institu-
tion within the boundaries of such q
low altitude, if seriously entertained
by anyone, and if selected as a site,
would be q serious mistake, as high
altltude-the bluffs-is the proper
location for institutions of that char
actsr, where the atmosphere is
more rare-not so depressing, dense
and foggy. often as Oh the river bot
toms. Insane patients need and
are given plenty Of sunlight. fine
air and all the bracing rare in
fiaence as a high spot can alone af-
ford to disorderea. nervous system
aad sensitive mind out Of, or easily
thrown out of balance. Compressed,
heavy air is depressing. weighs heavy
on . sensitive patient such as the in
sane are ordinary. Though the Their
mometcrs officially announced only
~ degrees day before yesterday. the
heavy moist air spread over Us like a
dense thick blanket was enough to
make The average loose wits by It's
!ercc and sweat OF 1.-The Drew. let
alone any further argument with sci
ence oil in favor OF the high altitude
for the insane hospital.
Who can gainsay the fact that the
finest specimens OF people-in men,
tai or physical development-are not
found in high attitudes or northern
chimes where the atmospbercs are
more tonic strengthening and not
quite SO relaxing, with plenty of sun
light, instead OF dense humidity.
Truly, FIJI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-29
Humane Society.

The official representative of the
Humane journal If the Illinois So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty
TO Animals and Children is in the
city for the purpose of extending the
circulation Of the journal. and to es-
tablish the Rock Island branch on a
permanent basis. The respective
Mcmbcrs will hold a meeting in the
directors room of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Thursday evening, Sept. ). at 1880
o'clock to elect officers and appoint a
humane agent. The ladies and every
one interested in this most worthy
and much needed organization are
cordially requested to bc present.
WILLIAM JACKSON. President.
W. b. FERGUSON, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-29
LABOR'S ANNUAL.
Arrangements for Next Mon
days Celebration.
LINE OF MARCH AND OFFICERS

Every Organization In the Three Cities Ex-
pected to Participate in the Demonstra.
tioa Which the Committee Will En-.
deavor to Make the Largest.
The acceptance of the invitations cx-
tended Moline and Davenport labor
organizations to participate in next
Mondays labor demonstration was re-
ceived by the general committee at
its meeting last evening. This
insures grand turn out which, with
the addition OF numerous other or
CARNATIONS, civic, ETC.. which the
com mittce intend. inviting will COM
plete the largest procession
in the history of Tri-city La
Dor day observances. Beside
the committee anticipates a general
response from the merchants and
manufacturers to have their bus
mess represented in the parade by
floats.
Tho officers Of the day are:
Marshall. z. Cox.
Aids-M. w. Battles, Pat Rooney,
John Wilson and j. w. Cavanaugh.
The Line or March.
The organizations will gather in
Market square at 9 O'Clock in she
morning and an hour later the pro-
ccssion will start. passing along the
following thoroughfares: North on
Seventeenth street to Second avenue;
west on Second to Twelfth street;
south on Twelfth to Fourth avenue;
l., 4
street; north on Twenty-third to
Third avenue; west on Third to
| Twentieth street; north on Twcn-
tieth to Second avenue: west on
Second 70 Seventeenth street: south
| on Seventeeth to the hopfields.
where the speaking will be followed
by the usual amuscmcnts of an old
time picnic. The procession will
move IN this order:
Marshal and Aids.
Police.
Eard.
spl akcrs, City Council and Officers Of Assolia-
| ton.
| Moline Unions.
| Davenport lions.
| Rock Island Unions.
| Floats.
| The floats will form east and west
of Seventeenth street On Fourth av-
enue. and the lsboring people arc
anxious that every business man in
the three cities DC represented. All
civic aud other organizations are
urged to participate.
| Privileges Eet.
| The general committee last even
ing also granted the pop corn and
peanut privileges to James Long
and the lunch and ice cream to +. +.
Eelf1ey. HcideMann & Schroeder
were gitrn She contract for bsiiding
TIE dance floor, etc.
Another mectinSi is called for Sat.
urday evening at Killers hall and
the presence Of representatives from
every organization is requested to
formulate the final details.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-29
THE FAIR
Cream Java Coffee for Breakfast.

Breakfast with most people is the push or start
for the day, and if it is not satisfactory they
are apt to go along in bad humor. The most
common cause of an unsatisfactory breakfast is
poor Coffee, but with Cream Java a good
breakfast is always certainty. 1t is high grade
and sold only in the bean-aways freshly roast
ed and uniform. Price 3oc per pound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-29
SAD AND SHOCKING.
Two Rock Island Ladies' Receive News OF
the Fate of Their brother.

Two Rock Island Ladies' Receive News OF
the Fate of Their brother.
Mcsdames W. E. Davis and Harry
Morton. of this city, have received
through the Sand Coulee Mont. }
Miner the following sad news per-
tanning to the death of their brother:
June 5, AL Vernon left Russian
Charley in their prospect camp at
the Big Belt mountains and came in
for a supply Of provisions. June 1,
Mr.. Vernon started back to the
camp. His 'pard' had but 5-days'
provisions. which he disposed of,
and then fell to hunting for susten-
ance until completely starved out,
as he reports. and came to this city
June "a. to enquire about Vernon
A search party at once set out. but
nothing else can be learned at this
writing.
The search party, led by a broth
er of the missing man. has reported
to the Miner that Mr.. Vernon's pro.
visions. gun and part OF his clothing
had been found in the mountains,
living comparatively close to the
camp. Also that the horse which
Vernon rode was found dead near by
the provisions. etc. 1t is said that
Vernon's compass was found in
possession of Russian Char
ley" and. this, with other circum.
stantial evidence, caused Sheriff
ny,yar 70 .rros. RusS;an Ch,rIax , ~
take him to Great Falls Tuesday.
County Attorney j. w. Freeman re.
NAMED in Sand Coulee until late
yesterday. gathering the links tina,
make a strong chain