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Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
SECRET SOCIETIES.


Middletown Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. M.
Meets every Monday night in McWhorter's
Hall at o'clock. t-t
Union Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M. Meets
first Tuesday of each month In Town Hall.
Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 9, I. o. o. F.
Meets every Thursday night in McWhorter's
Hall at O'Clock.
Damon Lodge, No. II, K. of P. Meets every
Wednesday night in McWhor4er's Hall at
s O'Clock.
Major John Jones Post, No. q, G. A. r.
Meets every Friday night in Town Hall at
o'clock.
Welcome Conclave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In K.
of P, Hall.
Union Lodge, No. G, A. o. U. w., meets every
I'd and 4th Tuesday night in McWhorter's
Hall.
Lord Delaware Circle, No. 16, Brotherhood
of the Union. Meets 1st and Sd Friday, Nc
Whorter's Hall at p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

Catarrh can be successful treated only
by purifying the blood, and the one true
blood purifier is Hoods Sarsaparila.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
Our Wornan's
:. Column.

she could nbut 'tshe hath tried to do
what she couldn't" There is, per-
haps, no other time when the despair
ing housekeeper feels that she is so well
preparing herself for similar epitaph
as when arranging for family Thanks
giving dinner. 80
If she be the young bride of a man
blessed with numerous ancestry Of
maiden annts and married housekeep-
ers, and this has been the day selected
for the house warming, or "swarming''
Of relatives anxious not only to greet
the newcomer, but to see if she ''keeps
house, as we'll as his mother did, this
can scarcely be for her day of Thanks
giving. The possession of two things
can best carry her through this trying
ordeal. the first and greatest being
simple common sense, which will lead
her to attempt only that which she can
accomplish; the second, a large supply
of woman's last and best gift-tact.
Pumpkin pies may seem so iDsepar-
ably connected with the Thanksgiving
feast in the minds of her coming guests
that they may feel menu the empty with
out them, but II neither cook nor
housekeeper have ever made good
pumpkins pies, have the sense not to
attempt them. Nothing will detract
more from the dinner than first
course of Shot hostess;' a charming,
self-possessed manner may disarm
Uncle Reuben's criticism, and deli.
ciously cooked, daintily-served, though
simple dinner, will leave Aunt MAJ tina
but little to say. 1t is said that the
impression of womanly difference is
nowhere more completely given than
in Millions "L'Allegro." One pic
ture of the high-born Lady Clara We're
de We're, the other of the thrifty gar
denel's wife. The one lady in litera-
ture and life, whom all men are said to
wish especially 10 know, is the "neai-
handed Phyllis."- The. more lofty, the
more lovely a woman is, the more ca.
pable her lover thinks hrr, and the
skeleton in many hidden closet is
that the higL-born lady has not proved
neat handed Ply Let your wo-
mans tact come to your relief fore
the fateful hour of dinner has come,
and if your lines before this day have
fallen in the way of French verbs and
and Euglish history rather than of
broiling steak and baking bread, either
pratise the Thanksgiving dinner as
you have your scales in days gone by,
or do not attempt to have ii and then
resolve that instead of scorning the
work of the Phyllises of this world you
will remember what more men should
remember, too, that ''unless men and
woman both have brains the nation
will go down." AS much brain is
needed to govern household as TO
command ship; and as much to guide
family Alright as 10 guide "a Congress
Alright; as much 10 do the least and
greatest of woman's work as TO do
the least and the greatest of mans
work.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

.
A pretty little story is told Of Nine.
Marchesi, the famous operate teacher
of Paris, in connection with Nine. Ne
vada. When that then unknown, un-
trained singer welt 10 Europe
she dill Lot have much money, and by
the time she reached Paris her purse
was nearly empty. She told Madame
of her condition, and madame very
kindly replied: II believe you, and,
what's more, believe you have a
voice. | Can see the vocalist in your
eyes. You are now too tired t., sing
to me. You want a. hume. A pupil
of mine has just left a family with
which she stayed for two yeais. You
can replace her. You will have a
beautiful room and will he we'll cared
for. When you are resi- ed We shall be-
gin our studies" a.
Her ambitious pupil rem tineu for
two and half years in this improvised
home. Nine. Marchesi had theatrical
influence, which, when her California
charge was lit to leave her, slls exefted
in her behalf. The new star made her
debut under Colonel Mapleson- at Her
Majesty'S Theatre, in Loudon, in
April, 1880. The opera was = La SOM
nambule," which has al ways been "a
favorite with her. '3sgsL saE ~
Nine. Nevada'S name before SHE
went on the stage was Emma Wixon.
She was born in Nevada City, Cal,
and, Melba-like, adopted the name of
her birthplace.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

A grand daughter of Jennie Lind is
said to have fine voice, whie;h is be-
ing cultivated with view to it's pub
lie use. The great singel's own chill
dren showed none of their mothers
talent, but according TO the law of ht-
redity, in the third generation it again
breaks out with almost as much eclat
as in the original package. There are
few people who remember Jennie Lind
in her Prime, now living, though there
is lady in BJs:on who has the dis
tinction of having been kissed in her
cradle by the Swedish nightingale, who
was guest in her fathers house at
the time of her Infancy.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
ONLY SIa Year.

All the Leading Features that have made
the monthly so popular are retained and
many new features added: such as General
and Local Market Prices, Crop Reports in
their Season, Condensed Farm News, and
Letters Among the Farmers.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
Offer Extraordinary.

Remember, we furnished the american Ao-
'fc'ttt't''ist and our paper one year each, also
the Book containing 500 pages of useful infor-
nation for everybody, for only sl.75. Ad-
dress. Middletown Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Volunteer Hose Company, meets first Fri
day night of each month in Hose House.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
AMERICAN
AGRICULTURIST
An Ideal Farm and Family
Weekly

70 extend its usefulness and make it pract-
ical necessity TO every progressive farmer and
and his family, the american Ag1fculturist is
now published weekly (instead of fmonthly) at
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

MIDDLETOWN, DEL, NOV. %. 1896
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23

s. M. PROVOST, General Manager.
J. K. WOOD. General Passenger Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-23
Extraordinary
Offering
GaIitec & Son.,

Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, No. 51S
Market Street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

FRIENDSHIP CoRNET CoRps.-At a
meeting of the Friendship Cornet Corps
held last night considerable routine
business was transacted, after which
the following officers were elected !:
President, w. S. Harper; secretary, d.
E. Robey; financial secretary, G. NJ.
Myers treasurer, NJ. F. Padgett Mar
ayers, M. F. Padgett and James Mans
field fife instructor, W. S. Harper !;
cornet instructor, G. NJ. Myers; drum
instructor, Benz Scrivener. The fol-
lowing were appointed committee on
absentees NJ. F. Padgett, John i.
Huntington and Walter Goebel. This
corps was organized less than year
ago, but it has gained au enviable req.
utation, both at home and in the differ
ent cities it has visited, and has the
support of every organization for which
it has played.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

MEETINGS.-The Independent Mutu-
al Fire Insurance Company of Fairfax
county held their annual meeting yes
terday and reelected the old directors.
The report of the affairs of the COM
pany showed an increase of insurance
during the year of S92,21S; number of
policies written during the same Pc
Rod, 533; losses paid, sS,575.9O. Of
this amount $7S14 was paid in Ale1an-
dria. c. Lukeps was elected president,
Walter Roberts treasurer, r. ii. Hav-
ener secretary, c. Lukens, j. w. Rob-
elts and @. F. Wilkins executive COM
mittee.
The stockholders of the Commercial
Investment Company met in this city
yesterday and reelected the old OIL
GERS.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Consolidated Quarry
Company was held in this city yester-
day evening, when directors were
elected.
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the McLachlen Real Estate and Loan
Company met in this city to-day and
reelected the old directors, who subse-
quently met and reelected the follow
ing officers: F. r. Horner, president i;
J. F. Batchelder, vice president; A. M.
McLachlen, treasurer; j. n. Hood,
secretary, who with w. H. Owens and
T. H. Bear are the directors. The re-
ports of the officers show the company
to be in fourishing condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

A New CITY DIRECToRY.-The can
vass for material for directory was
started this morning, and the book
when completed will be worth having.
Richmond & Co., who have here as
their local manager Mr.. W. L. Rich
mond, are we'll known throughout the
south as directory publishers, and have
reputation for producing directories
that are as near perfect as is possible.
Mr.. w. L. Richmond has long been
connected with directory work in the
southern States, and having had such
an extended experience, first class
directory can be assured. The bust
ness public can well afford to patronize
this work, for it will be reliable pub
LEGATION and just what is needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIN.
Norton p-esiding.-Emma E. Crump ys.
Thcs. r. Crump, decree for absolute
divorce. The divorce was granted on
grounds of adultry and the plaintiff is
allowed to resume her maiden name,
Emma E. Arnell, and is given the Gus
tody of her children, Grace and Helen.
The estate of Alice E. Mason was
committed to W. n. Smith, sergeant,
for administration.
The civil docket was called and
cases set.
The following cases against the
Farmers and Mechanics Insurance
Company were dismissed Hall and
Haywood, S. p. Gray, Norwich Shook
aud Lumber Co., j. w. Hickman, &.
R. Burns, and the Phillips Glass Co.
The case of ]. II. Meyer VS.. the Plant
ers' Insurance Company was also dis
missed.
The criminal docket was also called
and all the cases set for the 29th.
The grand jury will meet again to-
morrow.
Judge Norton also granted an
amendment to the charter of the Nc
Lachlen & Batchelder Company. chang
ing its name to the McLacblen Real rs
tate and Loan Company and extending
its limit to perpetuity.
Judge Norton also granted an
amendment to the charter of the Gin
cinnati Gas Company, changing its
name to the United States Gas Com
pany and making several other
changes.
Judge Norton granted charter 10
the Washington Ice Manufacturing Co.,
the object of which is to make and sell
ice. The capital stock is $4,000 and
G.. H. H. Moore, of Washington, is
president. Mr.. X. Kemper is the
agent in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15
MARLEY ENcAMpMENT.-The Marley


MARLEY ENCANIPMENT.-The Marley
Encampment held very interest
ing meeting at Odd Fellows
Hall, on north Columbus street,
last night. The royal purple and
golden rule degrees were conferred
on two candidates, and after some
routine business they installed the
following officers for the ensuing term ::
C. p, G. w. O'Meara; H P, r. Robey;
S. W., w. NJ. Davis; J.: W., j. E. Swain;
Scribe, w. e. Latham; Treasurer, P.
NJ. Bradshaw; F. W.; P. E Cliff; S. W.,
G. w. Bontz; T. w., Geo. Written; F..
W., w. NJ. Brissey; Guide, VIM. barley;
F. G. T., G. W. Johnson; S. G. t.,
Lorenzo Pope; o. S. g.. E. H. Ham,
mond; l. S. c., A. j. Butcher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

OFFICIAL VIsIT.-Grand Chancellor
E. P. Holce, of Virginia, with the G. NJ.
of E. will make an official visit to the
knights of Pythias of this city on next
Thursday night, on which occasion
there will be regular meeting of Me-
chanic's Lodge. Of course members of
the other two lodges-Oriental and AL
exandria-will be present. D. D. g. c.,
Ernest R. Boyer has been officially no.
tilted of this proposed visit by Grand
Chancellor Holce, who with the G. NJ.
E. will reach this city from Richmond
about noon on Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

THE MosBY REUNIoN.-The arrange
ments for the reunion and banquet Of
the survivors of Mosby's command have
all been completed and the programme,
as heretofore published, will be carried
out. The meeting for organization will
be held at the Odd Fellows Hall to-
morrow morning at II o'clock and the
banquet will be spread at the same hall
in the evening at o'clock. Col. Mos
by. Major Richards and Capt. W. 81.
Chapman will be present and the. re-
union will be made joyous occasion,
as some OF the men have never met
since the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

ORGANIZED the organization OF
the Alexandria society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty TO Animals took place
with flying colors last night at Pea
body Building.
The nu,ober in attendance was far
beyond the most sanguine expectations
of the most Interested friends. 1t is es-
timated that AT least 800 people were
present to eujoy the evening.
Mr.. X. Kemper kindly acted as tenn
porary chairman aud conducted the
meeting in his usual efficient and agree
able manner. aud Mr.. Greenaway fill
ed the office of secretary most &C.
ceptably.
Early in the meeting Capt. ]. P.
Woody, one of the society's warmest
and best friends, made number of
excellent explanations regarding the
society, its aims and objects.
The following officers were elected ::
President, Henry Strauss; 1st Vice
President, Capt. ]. P. Woody; I'd do,
]. w. Burke; Sd do, Capt Geo. A.
Mushbach; 4th do, NJ. B. Harlow; 18th
do, X. Kemper; Secretary, n. S.
Greenaway Treasurer, Thos Lead
beater; Directors. Worth Hullih, Geo.
r. Hill, Noble Lindsey, Thos. S. Rob-
inson, Robt. F. Knox, Miss Sallie
Stuart. Mrs. Frank Daley, Mrs. G..
Vim. Ramsay, Mrs Geo. A. Musahacb,
Miss Lucy F. Fawcett.
After reading the Virginia State law
regarding cruelty 10 animals it was
shown that the object of this society
was not to be law into itself, but to
carry out the most excellent State law.
which has been very much neglected,
and the society desires the most hearty
support aud cooperation of the author
tiles and citizens of the city of AleXan-
dria.
Resolutions of hearty thanks We're
offered to the sweet singers and play
ers of The evening, who so kindly and
successfully entertained the company.
The first of the musical entertain
ment was solo by Mr.. Hatley Nortor,
with accompaniment by Mrs. Barker,
which was greatly enjoyed. The COM
pany was further entertained by Mr..
Vim. II. Starnell, as pianist, with a
ouartette consisting Of Mrs. Edward
Nails, Miss Ellie Tyler, Mr.. Urban
Lambert and Mr. Phin. Dempsey, who
rendered beautifully Moonlight on
the Lake" and were followed by
the Mandolin Club, whose efforts were
most fully appreciated by the audience.
Then came solo, "Fancies, > from Miss
Ellie Tyler. whose sweet, clear voice
gave deliche to the audience.
1t was moved and seconded to make
the editors aud proprietors of the Alex
andria newspapers honorary members
of this society.
A last treat from the Mandolin Club
closed the entertainment.
The society starts out under very
favorable circumstances, having al
ready membership of one hundred,
most of whom are prominent and rep
resentative Alexandrians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

A SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Maud, the
fve-year.old daughter of Mr.. Jacob
Brown, who lives on south Fairfax
street, was the victim of a serious acct
dent yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Brown
was engaged at the time in fitting some
straw mating in room when the door
bell rang. The little girl, who had
pair of scissors in her hand, started to
follow her mother to the door and fell,
when the point on one of the blades of
the scissors penetrated deeply into her
right eye The unfortunate child
shrieked piteously, and when picked
up stream of blood literally spurted
from the injured optic. The hemor-
rhage was stayed as much as possible
until the arrival of DR.. Klipstein, who
rendered surgical aid. 1t is feared the
little one will lose the sight of her eye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15
I. SCHW ARR & SON.
SIS KING STREET.

gs- Read and become interested. Cell and
be convinced.
Dress Plaids that were 121bc are now Sc.
Dress Goods that were 121bc are now &c.
Dress Goods that were 25c are now 17c
Dress Goods that we're SOC are now 35c.
Dress Serges that were SOC are now 321ac.
Eiderdowns (all colors) that were 45c are
now 25c.
Percales that were 121acare now &c.
Table Damasks that were 25c are now 19c.
Skirtings double width, that were 25c are
now 14c.
Apron Ginghams that were SC are now 534c
,Satines, all colors, that were 121bc arc
NOS, 9lhc.
12lhc Blue Ginghams arc now SC.
10c Dress Ginghams are now &c.
10c Heavy Canton Flannels extra wide, are
now Sc.
sc Cheese Cloths are now 37sc.
10c Bed Tickings are now 7aic.
15c do. do. are now 121ac.
2Oc do. do. are now 16c
25c do. do. are now 19c,
Doc do do. are new 22c.
25c White, Red or Gray Flannels are now
16c.
10c Domet Flannels are now sac.
SC Indigo Blue Prints are now 51bc.
&c Shirtlng Prints are now 4lbc.
SOC Heavy Pantaloons Cloth are now 35c.
60c Mems White or Gray Shirts and Draw
ers are now 35c.
Toe Red Undershirts and Drawers are now
4Sc.
81 Atwood Red Undcrshirts and Drawers
are now 73c.
SIPS Atwood Red Undershirts and Draw
ers are now S1.03.
$L50 Atwood Natural Shirts and Drawers
are now $1.19.
SIPS Ladies' Scarlet Vests and Pants are
now 73c.
35c Ladies Rib Vests and Pants are now
24c.
25c Table Oil Cloths are now tic
81 Ladies' (Forster Hook Kid Gloves are
now 63c
25c Wool Mitts and Gloves are now loo.
S1.25 Adler's Celebrated Gents Kid Gloves
are now Ole.
25c Ladies' Cashmere Gloves are now Ice.
Toe Ladies' ready made Skirts are now 48c.
Doc Extra Large Linen Towels are now 24c.
SOC Breakfast Shawls are now SOC.
12lbc Gents Bordered Handkerchiefs are
now &c.
SOC Corsets are now SOC.
15c Corsets are now 49c.
81 Co,sets are now 69c.
10c Ladic,', Misses and Gents Hose are
now &C.
75c "A Chenille Covers are now 45c.
SIPS Cd Chenille Covers are now soc.
35c "A Felt Table Covers are now 24c.
$3.50 Ladies' Atwood Jerseys are now 49c.
25c Teck or 4-in-Hand Ties are now 19c.
1Oc Best English Pins are now &c.
5cSoaps are now &C.
$3.50 Blankets are now $780,
SIS Blankets are now $299.
12lhc Rug Fringes are now Sc.
20c Rug Fringes are now 16c.
SOC Gents Unlaundered Shirts are now 33c.
So Ladies' Fur Capes are now S249.
S1.50 Children's Eiderdown Coats are now
F3c
All our Ladies', Misses and Childrcn's Coats
are now marked down one-half
25c Seamless Mattings slightly damaged"
are now 121sc.
35c Floor Oil Cloths are now 24c.
ES>Seeing is believing, so come at once
/. SCHWARZ & son,
! 51S KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

OPERA HoUsE-The Philadelphia Ledger
says of Gus Hills World of Novelties: 1.-THE
show Is good one. The feature of the ex-
celent entertainment was the performance of
John K Harty, the juggler. Estelle yelling
ton, an attractive little miss, does well in her
character dances: Bryant and Sayille give
their comic musical performance, and play
well on variety of queer instruments.
Marion and Bell are pleasing in their charac-
scter delineations and songs. The two big
features were Gus Fill, the world renowned
club manipulation, and Baggesmen, the hu-
man corkscrew. Throughout the show is a
good one indeed The fact is certified by the
applause and laughter which greeted the
large audience present"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

DR.. B. F. Hance is building handsome
brick house in the county about two miles
west of Washington.
The public schools of the county arc pro-
crossing well, and it is understood that COM
petitive examination will be held about the
last Of the session between the scholars Of
the different schools.
The question of building large brick
graded school house at Del Ray, in the SOUTH
ern part of the county, will be considered
and decided at the meeting of the County
School Board that convcnes about March 1.
DIR. L. w. Richie, of Georgetown, has pur-
chased of Peter T. Birch, fourteen acres Of
land in Alexandria county, between the Aquc-
duct bridge and the village of Ballstou. 1t is
understood that DR.. Ritche will subdivide this
tract and that he will erect several houses
there during the coming summer.
petition is being circulated in the county
asking the Senators and Representatives
from Virginia to press the passage of a
law for the sale of !, 100 acres in the Airing
ton reservation, aud to apply the proceeds to
the construction of the memorial bridge from
Washington to Arlington 1t is estimated
that 500 acres is as much land as the govern
ment needs for the cemetery, Fort Myer and
park purposes, and that with bridge the 600
acres of surplus land would bring much more
than enough to construct bridge of the most
beautiful and costly design.
The Mount Vernon Electric Railway Com.
pany is pushing the building of its road from
Alexandria city northerly toward the Aque-
duct bridge, and the authorities of the road
say they expect to reach that point by May
or June next. The Washington Arlington
and Falls Church Railroad Company are also
grading their road from the Aqueduct bridge
10 the Arlington estate and surveying and OBJ
tanning the rights of way from land owners
from Arlington on 20 Falls Church. Mr. R.
Henry Phillips is the manager of the last
mentioned road, and is pushing the matter
with great vigor. Both of the roads will con-
verge at the Virginia end of the Aqueduct
bridge when a concerted and determined eff.
for will be made to obtain the right to widen
the bridge and cross it with their cars, SO as
to get into the new central depot now being
erected in Georgetown at the north end Of
the Aqueduct bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

THE FIRE AT THE GAS WORKS yes
terday afternoon was he result of an
explosion. An attempt had been made
to disconnect six inch pipe leading
from the gas holders for the purpose OF
freeing it from water. Through some
neglect those engaged in the work did
not turn Off the flow from the retorts
to the holders, and q stream of unpuri-
fed gas began to pour into the room.
1t soon reached q jet which was burn
, ing and an explosion followed. Messrs.
Thomas Zones and John Mullin, en-
ployees at the works, threw mud into
the opening and endeavored to ex-
tinguish the flames, aud finally, at the
instance of Mr.. Albert Cogan, the gas
was turned off by stop cock in an ad
Joining room. Mr.. Zones was painfully
burned on the face and neck and Mr.:
Mullin on the hands. The damage will
not be over S15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15
UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS.

The muslin and the linen and the making
of the 39-cent Shirt have been as carefully
looked after as the higher priced ones No
better Shirts made in America at the several
prices than those we offer you.
Mems Fancy Flannel Night Shirts. We're
$3.50 each. Now $500.
Fancy Fleeced Night Shirts Made to sell
for $500 each. Now SIPS.
Mems Fancy Ribbed Cotton-and-Wool-
Mixed Shirts and Drawers Made to sell for
S1.25. Each Zoe.
First floor 1907 F st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-15

FOUND DEAD.-Mrs. Mary Ann
Reed was found dead in her residence,
at Rosslyn, on Sunday morning. The
deceased lived alone, being in easy cir
cumstances, and it is supposed she was
stricken with apoplexy. When dis
covered her body was found to be
frozen. Mrs. Reed was apparently as
we'll as ever Saturday evening. She
has son living in New Jersey.