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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
COMING EVENTS.

An elaborate programme Will be pre-
sented at the nicer of the Valencia
Orchestra in Quartette Hall tomorrow
night. An excellent array of talent
has been engaged, and the concert
promises to be the best that the orches-
ira has ever given.
"Gessang Vereins Sangerbund' of the
Heights, will be held tomorrow night at
the Avenue House.
Invitations are out already for the
second annual reception of the Palisade
Council No. ITO. Jr. O. u. A. M, which
will be held at the Avenue House De
cember1 10.
The fourth annual reception of the
Waverly Pleasure Club will be held al
the Avenue House. November q. 1895.
Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, viii
have a euchre party tonight.
Special meeting of the Pleasure Cluf
will be held tonight at the club's rooms
No. 1853 Beacon avenue.
The Board of Trade holds tonight Its
regular monthly meeting in its rooms I'm
der the Second National Bank.
An election for Captain, to fiji the va
cancy caused by the election of Major
Lohmann. will be held by Company K
tonight.
The Minkakwa Club gives tonight q
euchre party.
Ex-Mayor and Mrs. Van Reipen eele-
brate fortnight fhe.r golden wedding. a.
their horue. on Summit avenue.
The Olympic Athletic Social Clut
will hold their opening reception tomor'
row, at their club rooIns. No. 4s5 Grove
street. Dancing at 6
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
THE MUSICAL CLUB.
Charming Concert Last Night at the
Residence of Mrs. Rrett.

Charming Concert Last Night at the
Residence of Mrs. Brett.
The Musical Club. composed of a number
of residents of the Bergen section, held their
second musicale of the season last night at
the residence of Mrs. Cornelius Brett, No.
500 Bergen avenue.
The programme opened with a piano duet,
Moszkowski's German Bounds" by Mrs.
Frank Cavalli and Mrs. John Headden, Bird
following were Bembey's .Hindoo Song"
by Mr.. Raymond Wheeler Smith; violin
solo. Zarzycki's "Mazurka," by Miss
Dora Valesca Becker; vocal solo,
stWhere'er You Walk" Handel, by
Mrs. Talbot r. Chambers: piano solo,
Schumann's .sPapillons," by Mrs. w. Hunter
Brown; vocal solo. "Ohl That We Two We're
Maying," by Mr.. Smith; Mendelssohn's
'iSpring Song" by Mrs. Chambers. The
programme closed with another violin solo
by Miss Becker and a vocal solo by Mr.. A.
Fl. Smock, of New York.
About sixty members and friends of the
club enjoyed the entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD

Leave pennsylvania IL. II. Depot.
20 A. NJ. daily, except SUNDAY, Tor AAUCR
rEI1NK and Intermediate stations
a.ss A. NJ. daily for GENEVA, ROCKIES
rSP FALLS, SUS-
1rEr:NSION BRIDGE and the West and prin-
aa,ns1 local points; dining car 10 Suspension
EErfdge. Pullman vesribuls sleeper 10 Chi
cage M. daily Qeaves 1912 A NJ. Sum
49, for MAUCH CHUNK and intermediates
Wants: connecting for Reading and Harris
nqrg; p NJ. daily, except Sunday. for ELMIRA
intermediate stations; connections for
1DoTTSyILLE and Chair car -
W sih p. IL. sundays only, for WILKES
teE%soPrs p M daily, except Sunday. for L. s.
q MrNCTTON and the principal intermediates
6sta+Sons Pullman buffet parlor car to Wilkes
ssa-re connections for PottsYllie.
AssP M. daily, except Sunday, for BOUND
rpSoK and intermediate stations
E:S2 P. NJ. daily for EASTON and inter-
n s1s 3 NJ. daily for BUFFALO. NIAGARA
FILLS and all points west Pullman sleeping
Eastfhs1Ied train, New York 10 Chicago, sleeper
~ prSYaJo and Toronto; connections for Read.
ing and and Harrisburg.
"F4S F. NJ. daily. except Sunday. for EAS
ron and i~ntermediate stations
RoCHESTER, BUFFALO. NIAGARA ALL
ma All points West; Pullman seepers -
TSicaSo and Buffalo: chair car to Wilkesharre-
TfcKets and Pullman accommodations 40
Rennsyivsnia r r. DEPOT
Tbe New York Transfer Co. viii call for
and check Baggage from hotel or residence
through to destination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
CLIFF CIRCLES DELIGHTFUL DANCE

The opening reception of theC Cliff Circle
of the Heights, was held last night at the
Avenue House, and it was attended by a
large and select gathering of young peo-
pie. Dancing commenced at nine O'Clock
and continued, with the exception of half
an hour intermission for supper, until
five o'clock this morning.
Among the many present were: Presi-
dent n Mrs. c. c. Fracker, Vice
President and Mrs. j. ]. Alexander,
Treasurer, g.. Steinberger, Miss Jennie
Dunn, j. r. Luhrs, Miss Minnie Povenz,
t. c. Wooley, Misses Mamie De Vine,
and Sadie Smith, of Elizabeth, F. Blank
sic White, Alfred A. Thomas, Miss
Mamie Kenelly, A. J. Raymond. Miss An
ME Whyley. H. H. Luhrs, Miss M. Berg
man, P. H. Keve, Mis- Belle Britten, of
Newark, s. A. Harring, Miss Agnes Cos
grove, Miss Dora Wittpenn, G. A. De
baum, Miss Mamie Callahan, Frank ia
cobus, Miss Minnie Hettenberg, Herbert
Allen and Miss Belle Pierson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
CLOS Big PROJECT
To Build a Half Mile Cycle
Track in the Old
Reservoir.
ADMIRABLY SUITED Fer TIE PURPOSE
The Banking ana Fence Already
There-skating carnivals in
Winter.
SUITED Fer TIE PURPOSE

IL the plans of the Clio Wheelmsn do
not go awry Jersey City will by next sum
mer have ole of the best cycling tracks
in the county. For some time the Clos
have been considering the project. but
ths lack of a suitable pieos of and
made it impossible for the club to a
any decisive action. The West Sid
Driving Park. which was favorably
looked upon. is tied up. owing to legal
proceedings. and until last week 1t
looked as though the hopes of the Clio
members~would never be realized.
This was the condition of affairs when
Secretary T. E. Longffeld took hold of
the matter. He promised that he would
find a site which would answer the
purpose.
AN ADMIRABLE SITE.
In his search about the city Mr.. Long
field came upon the old reservoir on the
Hill. IAN admirable place." said Mr..
Longfield. and he promptly sent a COM
munication to the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners asking upon what
terms the Clio Wheelmen could contract
with the city for the use of the property.
The Communication was received at the
meeting of the Commissioners this morn
ing. and referred to the Committee on
Pumping and Reservoirs.
Mr.. Longfield, when interviewed by a
reporter of 1.-THE Jersey City News"
this afternoon, said: 1.-THE old reservoir
would make an excellent cycle track. 1t
is not used by the city and | see no
reason why we cannot make suitable
arrangements with the city for the rise
OF the property. Being enclosed by a
high stone wall the greatest item of ey-
Gle track construction, the fence, is eiim-
mated. The property needs but niue
improvement. The land in its present
condition is peculiarly fit for a track; me
ground has a gradual slope around the
edges and but very little banking would
have to be done. A first class half mile
track could be built at very little cost.
There are few half mile tracks in the city
and if our plans meet with success, Jer-
sey City, no doubt, will be lnciuded IN
the National circuit. All the crack CLASS
b men would appear and l believe tnat
there are enough wheelmen IN the CITY
to make the undertaking a success.
TO BE FLOODED IN
SIN my letter to the Street and Water
Commissioners 1 stated that the Clos
contemplated flooding the property in
winter for skating. and in event of a
satisfactory arrangement being made,
would enter into a contract for the supply
of water. We propose TO hold skating
carnivals and lave JONI S. Johnson, the
Donohues and other crack skaters ap-
nearn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
FIRST A DEMOCRATS.

The First Ward Democratic Club eff
fected permanent organization last night
in the rooms of the Robert Davis Assoc
citation on Mercer street. The following
officers We're elected: William II Keyes,
Vice-President; James McGovern, Sec
ond Vice-President; John Boyd, Third
Vice President; Franz McKenna, FL
nancfal Secretary; James Mcmahon. Re
cording Secretary; Alexander Roe, Treas
urer; William Murtha, -Sergeant-at-
Arms.
A committee was appointed to secure
permanent quarters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
GOOD OLD STYLE SUPPER.

The Ladies' Society of the Bergen Baptist
Church had an cld-fashioned New England
supper in the chapel last night. About 100
people partook of the feast. The ladies
wore caps, aprons, necg handkerchiefs and
old jewelry. Those who waited upon the
tables were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Prior, Mrs.
Lcske, Mrs. Woslsey, Mrs. McConnekin,
Mrs. Moxson, Mrs. Wieting and Mrs. APP
pleby.
The supper was excellently cooked and
the ladies received many compliments
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
TENTH WARD DEMOCRATS ORGAN
TIE.

Last evening an enthusiastic meeting
Of the Tenth Ward Democratic Club was
held at the Avenue House. Five Corners,
with ex-AIayor Carrot D. Van Reipen
in tire chair.
After routine business. resolutions
Vega passed that the club b organized
c~afie Club, and elaborate preparations
We're made for a meeting on next Mon
day evening at the Avenue q e..
All Democrats OF fhe ;Nentn ware are
nszs Monday evening At eight T 4.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COAL TO
the Public Schools of Jersey City.
Sealed proposals are hereby Invited for the
furnishing. delivering and placing in the
proper receptacles five hundred tons, more or
less, of the best quality of Lehigh, Glen
wood, Scrantan, Consolidated. Susquehanna,
Green Ridge or Wilkesbarre coal in egg, stove,
nut and pea sizes. to the Public Schools OF
Jersey City, N. j., for the fiscal year begin
ming December l. 1895. and ending November
80, 1896.
Said coal must be furnished at 2.24o lbs. to
the ton, well screened, and to be delivered in
such quantities as the Committee on Fuel
or the Board may direct.
The bidder will state the company and
mine breaker from which he will supply coal.
Proposals to be presented at the next regu-
lar meeting of the Board. to be held Wednes-
day, November 81, 1895,
The Board reserves the right to accept or
The names of sureties to accompany bids
for the performance of contract.
NJ. O-BERGFELL,
ALLAN
BENJAMIN L. STOWE.
Committee.
Jersey City. November IS, 1895.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
INDIGNANT MERCHANTS,
Protest Against the Action of City
Officials and New York GrOcers.

AT a meeting of the Merchants Pro-
tective Association of Hudson county,
held last night at the Avenue House,
the secretary was instructed to inform
the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners again of the deplorable con-
dition of Grove street, between Newark
avenue and Twentieth street.
Two months G the association wrote
to the Commissioners asking them to
repair the street, and their communication
was ignored.
The association wishes it stated that
they have nothing whatever to do with
the food show Which certain New York
grocers are a%gitating about the city
which will be held in Oakland Rink this
winter.
At last nights meeting Messrs. R. j.
Letcher & Co. of No. 80 Grove street
We're elected to membership.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19

TO THE MoRfsIS AND ESSEX RAILROAD
Company, Edward Cooper, Sarah A. Hewitt
Peter Cooper, deceased; Howard Potter and
Edward Cooper, trustees; NJ. Taylor Pyne,
Albertina S. Pyne, executors of will of
Percy R. Pyne, deceased; trustee, The Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company OF New York
Manufacturing Company; James P. North
rup, receiver; Thomas G. Barber, William
Morrison, Patrick Murphy, Thomas Farrell,
John Farrell, Edward Trainor and John
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector of Jersey
City, on the 18th day of April, 1894, The
Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City pur-
dollars and eighty-nine cents ALL the land
and real estate situate in Jersey City, in the
County of Hudson and State of New Jersey,
which is laid down and designated as lots
one and two D q and 3D., in block number
five hundred and seventy-seven 67O, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report number
seventy-nine 90, made by the Commissioner
of Adjustment appointed in and for said
Hudson, a certified copy of which report
and map was filed in the Office of the City
April, 1892, said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant to the provisions
passed March S0th, 1886, entitled
"An Act concerning the settlement and col
lection of arrearages Of unpaid taxes. assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearages, and to enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide for the
sale of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed. as provided in said
and after the service hereof. a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
an1 A1dorp7aO nf JarcoU CifU tho foo SirnnIa
of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City N. j., October II, 1895.
THE MAYOR AMI ALDERMEN OF JERSEY
CITY.
p. f. WANsER.
Seal.) Mayor.
Attest: E. W. WOOLLEY,
City Clerk.
(Sale No. 1850
The New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Co
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
A SPY FOR BURGLARS.
The New Robbfng Dodge of a Prec-
ious Young Rufian.

fous Young RufTian.
A Hebrew lad, apparently about fifteen
years old, but large for his age, has been
working a novel scheme on ladies in Lafay-
cite. When he saw a lady standing in the
doorway of a house, he would run up the
stoop. rush past the wcm an and into the
house. When the lady followed him she
would find the lad in tears.
He would then tell a pitiful story about
having a sick mother and being out of work.
After telling his little tale of woe. he would
produce some pieces of celluloid and insist
on the woman purchasing some. In most
cases the woman would be alone in the
house. and, as the boy was of good size she
would give him ten cents to get him out.
The police have been notified of the fell
lows trick and an effort will be made to
capture him. Burglarics are becoming SO
~alarlningly frequent that the residents of
Lafayette are of the opinion that the fellows
scheme is to get inside the house and see how
the place is situated, SO that the house may
be burglariZed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
MAX sALINGER's KIND OF KICK

Edward School and Sophia School,
his mother. were tried in the Sessions
Court this morning for hustling John
Wecht, their employee, off their premises
on June 10. Wecht was told to come to
work early, but did not put in an APP
charged him and as he was violent,
School and his mother pushed him out.
Wecht swore that School knocked him
down and kicked him. Schoo and his
mother denied it, and swore that Wecht
was drunk. Max Salinger, who defended
the Schools, made one of his character
istic breaks by remarking that 1.-THE old
lady kicked him with her hands" The
Jury acquitted them both.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
BUT THE WEAPON WAS NOT CON-
CEALEU.

L. D. Morrison, a Pennsylvania Railroad
engineer, of No. &c Columbia street, Newark,
while helping a friend who lives on Newark
avenue to move yesterday, carelessly al
lowed a revolver he was carrying to pro-
trude from his hip pocket. He was arrested
for carrying concealed weapons. He is to
be given a hearing by Justice Potts to-mor-
row morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
HIGHWAY ROBBERY NOW.

ohm King was ~arraigned before Jus
tice Potts this morning to answer a
charge of attempt at robbery. Thomas
Carey. of No. 96 Hudson street, alleges
that King stopped him on York street
last night and asked him for silver in
change for a bill. Carey put his hand in
his pocket to get his money and King
grabbed him around the neck and en-
deavored to rob him. While. the scuff1e
was going IN Policeman Higgins was
told of it. He hurried to the scene and
placed King under arrest. He was COM
mitted to await the action of the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
THE POTATOES GENESIS UNsoLVED

The early naturalists differed greatly as
to the origin of the potato, writes John
Gilmer Speed in November Ladies' Home
Journal. In England it vas held to be
said to have originated in Peru. Modern
opinion holds that it is Indigenous to the
elevated tablelands of Chilli, Peru. Boil
VIA. Costa Rica, Mexico, and south
western United States. 1t probably got
to Virginia by the hands of some early
Spanish explorers. It Is certain, how-
aver. that it was not cultivated in Vir-
ginia till far into the eighteenth cen-
fury, and then 1t was introduced in the
American Colonies on account Of the es-
TEEN in which 1t was held in Europe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
HIS WIVES NO LONGER LOVE HIM.

ROCHESTER,. n. T., NOV. 1a. 1885,
William 7. Burdick, the young insn n
en.iced Miss Marjorie s. RLoden from her
home in Stockton, Cal, to this city, married
hel, and after securing her money, deserted
her. was before Judge Ernst yesterday.
Later. il the day Burdick MAS taken before
ti,a;ee Sutherland, and bail svas,i.aed in the
s,sn OF 81, 500. rpe prisoner was anable to
furnish bonds and wns taken back to jail.
Both women, who have lost their affection
for B.rdick, we're present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Frank McManus, who drove a coal
cart for Dealer Stevenson, of Harrison,
plead guilty this morning to embezzling
So paid to him by a customer. Judge
Hudspeth gave him three months.
The semi-annuai election of officers oil
the Jersey City Lawn Tennis Club, which
was to have been held last night at the
residence Of Mr.. Edward Mclaughlin,
postponed for two weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
KICKED AT THE INTERPRETER.
LAWYER Costelloss Charsesi In a Polish
Cutting Case-Vfllafnous Knife.

Cutting se-Vfllafnous Knife.
In the Sessions Cour this morning, Albert
Damrall, a Pole, is on trial on a charge OF
having cut Frank Waluski, another Pole,
inficting a wound that it took twenty-eight
stitches to sew up. The knife, a villainous
looking one, was offered in evidence. The
assault took place in the yard of the sugar
house, where both were employed.
Lawyer Costello. who defended Damrall,
objected to Tony Szymanski, the Polish in
terpreter, being sworn. He alleged that
Szymanski had been securing witnesses in
the case and was therefore interested. Sly
manski denied this. The lawyer then as
serted that he himself understood the Polish
language. and he knew that Szymanski in
terpreted to suit himself.
Judge HudspetR promptly sat on the
lawyer, and said that the court had every
confidence in S~zymanski. He then ordered
the case to proceed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
HIT WITH A POOL BALL.

Lawrence Rhineman. of No. 1854 Fourth
street, and Martin Shuts, of. No. 1856 Seventh
street, quarreled last night over a game of
pool in a saloon at Monmouth and First
streets inc finally came to blows. Rhine
man was worsted, but, it is alleged, when
Shuts was not looking struck him in the
head with a pool ball, inAicting an ugly
wound. Rhineman was arrested and
charged with atrocious assault. He was
committed by Justice Potts this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
A PROPHET OT FIRE.

Peter McGinnis pleaded not guilty in the
Sessions Court yesterday to an Indictment
charging him with setting fire to No. 1863
Railroad avenue on three occasions. The
third fire in the place broke out after he had
prophesied its occurrence to some men in a
saloon. Details of the case were given in
ssThe News at the time. McGinnis is lin the
County Jail to awaiJ his trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTION.

At a meeting of the Sunday School of
the Summit Avenue Baptist Church, held
last night, officers for the ensuing year
were elected. They are as follows
Superintendent, Maxwell McMasters; AS
First Lady Assistant, Mrs. Margaret
Reinhlard; Superintendent of intermediate
Department, Mrs. Gemberling; Superin-
tendent of Primary Department, Miss
Grace Hook; Secretary, Everett Gray;
Librarian, Dr.. Valentine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
SCHOOL SITE FOR HoBoKBN.

The members of the Eoboken Common
Council and Board of Education last night
held a conference relative to the selection Of
a new school house site. 1t was decided to
advertise for bids. Should the prices of
property offered not be reasonable, steps to-
ward condemnation proceedings will be
taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
NEITHER MONEY MOB SUIT.

Samuel Newman, alias Arthur Pearl, an
installment clothing dealer on Newark ave-
nue. was arrested this morning on COM
plant of Counsellor John DENIM, who ap-
pears for Michael Callahan. Newman, it is
alleged, took So deposit on a suit from
Callahan and later refused to return the
money or deliver the clothes. He was re-
mandnd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
A THIEF WITH A CONSCIENCE.
Confessed Tha<~Fe aud His Friend
Had RObbed Their Employers.

Harry Paulis of No.. 1T Bloomfield
street, and Albe.e Holman of Third and
Adams streets, Hoboken, employees of
Keufel, Esser & Co., surveyors instru-
were arrested yesterday for robbing their
employers. Their arrest resulted from a
confession made ITO the firm by Paulis,
of his troubled conscience. For a long
time, he said, he and Holman had been
stealing goods, which were at the latter's
house. Detectives visited Hohman's house
and found about 800 worth of goods.
The prisoners were committed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
ASPHALT IN HoBOKEN.

The Barber A~sphalting Company, which
received the contract for asphalting Hud-
son street, Hoboken, began work this
morning. City Clerk McDermott was
this morning served with an order from
Judge Lippincott, directing him to sub
nit to the Court all the papers relating
to the award to Thomas CaVanagh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
FOR KICKING HIS WIFE.

August Schroeder, a saloon keeper, do
ing business at No. IS Willow avenue,
Hoboken, was arrested this morning,
charged with atrocfous assault and bat
terry. Mrs. Schroeder says her husband
knocked her down and kicked her. She
says it was a habit of her husband when
drunk to insult her in presence of GUS
toners.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19

Between Patrick Lane, complainant,
and Catharine Lane ct ais, defendants.
On Bill for Partition, etc:
The sale of the lands and premises in
the above stated cause stands adjourned
until Monday, the t~wenty-fifth day of
November next, at two o'clock p. M,
on said premises, in the County of Hud-
son and State of New Jersey.
Dated October 2S, 1895.
FRANK C. WILCOX,
Special Master in Chancery of New Jer-
MICHAEL T. BARRETT,
Solicitor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Consumers Gas Company for the election
OF Directors, will be held at the Company's
Office, No. 109 Montgomery street, Jersey
City, on Monday, the second day of Deem.
Der next, between the hours Of twelve and
one o'clock. Transfer books will be closed
from this date and remain closed until after
the day of election.
r. W. ELLIOTT,
Secretary.