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INSURANCE WAR.
Wholesale Rate Cutting at San Fran.
cisco Moderated.

''AO1SStsHO ASWcO OUCUtus tSU SsSU 4 Tdus
cisco Moderated.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3.--The whole
sale rate cutting among the insurance
men has moderated. This is due. it is
said. to directions from the head offices
OF both the Eastern and English COM
panies. where the rate cutting has been
regarded as species c. insss.ity.
Inspectors are arriving at ali OF the gen.
eral offices. After the books have been
straightforward, as a result OF the recent
feverish transactions, it is understood
there will be many decapitations in the
managerial departments of the Pacific
COast
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secretary Gresham's Illness.

WASHINGTON, May a-Secretary Gres-
ham passed restless night and to-day is
much prostrated. The acute symptoms
have abated in severity, and it is hoped
in the course OF few days the Secretary
will have gathered strength sufficient to
enable him to undertake visit to q near
by health resort.
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A swIndler Arrested.

CHICAGO, May 3.-James f. Wilson.
said to be wanted in Brooklyn, n. Y, for
a $4,000 swIndle, was arrested at Lexing-
ton, KY. to-day. 1t is charged that he
ordered large consignments Of shoes on
credit, and sold them under the hammer
and diSappeared
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Oscar Wilde.

LONDON, May 3.-Upon application of
counsel for Oscar Wilde, the Judge to-
day decided to admit tho prisoner to bail.
The amount will be fixed tomorrow.
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Civil service commission,

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The resignation
of Charles Lyman as member of the
Civil Service Commission is in the hands
of the President. It is regarded as likely
that the commission will be practically
reorganized. Lyman aud Roosevelt. Re-
publicans, will retire. and Proctor, q
Democrat, will continue member.
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Village Destroyed by Fire

BERLIN. May 3.-The village of POM
morsig, near Frankfort, has been de-
stroyed by fire. Sixty-five dwellings
were burned and many persons injured.
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Gold Excitement in Canada.

QUEBEC. May 3.-A gold fever unpre-
cedented in Canadian history is reported
in what is known as the Rainy Lake re-
gion of Ontario, in the wild and almost
inaccessible territory that is best reached
either from Port Arthur or from the min
ing lands on the Minnesta side of the
lake. There are now probably 2, 500 men
in a small district, where, with the excep-
tiOn Of Indians, not a man was to be
found year ago. The miners are rush
ing In rapidly, coming from all parts of
the world.
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THE MONEY QUESTION.

Letter From President Cleveland to
Governor Stone of Mississippi.
JACKSON (Miss.), May 3.-Governor
Stone this evening gave the Associated
Press letter addressed to him by Presi-
dent Cleveland under date of April 26th.
The following is the full text OF the let
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Trouble With Miners.

HUNTINGTON wv. Va.), May 3.-Re-
ports from the mining districts along the
Norfolk and Western are of more seri-
Gus character. Several cars ara reported
burned along the line. About one hum
dred colored miners from the Elkhorn
region came to this city last night on q
freight train aud started east on foot.
Some think they are bent on destroying
property. A Calling gun was sent the
militia this morning.
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Discharged From Indictment.

CHICAGO, May 3.-JudRe Windes to-
day discharged Charles ]. and Frank r.
Meadowcroft, insolvent bankers, from
Indictment on charges of receiving money
when they knew the bank was insolvent.
The point raised against the indictments
was that they mad expired, as no attempt
had been made to try the defendants dur
ing the two terms of the court. The
Meadowcroft brothers are under sentence
of one year each, the case having been
carried to the Supreme Court.
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San Francisco Penston Office.

WASHINGTON. May 3.-Deputy Com
missioner of Pensions Murphy has just
returned from months tour of inspec-
ton of the pension agencies of the West.
1.-THE San Francisco Office found in bet
ter shape than it has been in ten years. 1t
has control of an enormous district, ex.
tending up to Montana and Alaska, and
down to New Mexico, involving an im-
mense amount OF work. 1t is so we'll
systematiZed, however, that only very
slight changes were necessary"
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both legs broken and were internally in

jured.
The house of C. Heggie is just west of
the schoolhouse, and where this morning
stood good buildings nothing is left Mr..
Heggie escaped without any material in
jury, but his eldest daughter was found
lodged in the trees where she had been
hoisted by the storm, and SO seriously in
jured that death is expected momeniarily,
while two grown boys who had come
from the field at the approach of the
storm we're injured, one seriously and
the other fatally, and will die before
morning.
Wires were completely stripped from
the poles, and some poles were twisted
from the ground. Horses, cattle and ve-
hicles were hurled through the air like
chaff.
At least forty farm houses were en-
tirely demolished, and the fields are
strewn with the debris OF the storm, an q
1t cannot be told as seen.
FATAL ELECTRICAL STORM.
MILWAUKEE, May 3.-A severe electri-
cal storm, accompanied by terrific thun-
der, heavy winds and rain, passed over
Wisconsin to-day. At Kellnerville. near
Manitowoc, John Anderla, fourteen
pear-old boy, was killed by bolt Of
lightning while lying in bed. At the
town of York, near Neillsville, the house
of Joseph Sutherland was shattered by q
bolt of lightning. Mrs. Sutherland. who
bad taken refuge in the cellar, was killed.
Her husband was stunned. Near Beloit
the barn of Frank Ensigle's farm was
struck by lightning and burned. Four
horses and thirteen head of cattle per-
ished.
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FATAL POWDER EXPLOSION,
Three Mills at South Acton, Mas
sachusetts, Blown Up.
FIVE PERSONS KNOWN TO HAVE
BEEN KILLED

President Cleveland Addresses Let
ter to Governor Stone of Missis-
sfppi, Expressing His Views on tho
Money Question-Charles Lyman
Hands In His Resignation as Menu
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New YORK Police commissioners.

NEW OK FOIIco Comm1SSfOnors.
New YORK, May 3.-The announce
ment is made this afternoon that Mayor
Strong has asked for the resignation of
Police Commissioners Kerwin and Muir
ray, Republicans. Colonel Grant and
Theodore Roosevelt are to be appointed
to succeed them.
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DENVER, May 3.-Governor McIntire
appointed Senators Teller. Wolcott and
Congressman Shafroth delegates to the
Silver Conference at Salt Lake May 18th.
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Jury Unable TO Agree.

SANTA Rosa, May 3.-After being out
twenty-tour hours, the jury in the case
of the people vs. John Eaton, tried for
burglary, were discharged this afternoon,
they being unable to agree. Eaton was
arrested in Los Angeles for the robbery
of Henry BelPs store at Windsor last
fall. He claimed. however, that he was
innocent, bnt that the crime was COM
mitted by companion named Hender-
son, with whom he had been stopping at
the Windsor Hotel. Another trial will
be had.
Collector Wise Gone to Washingt on.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.-Collector OF
the Port John III. Wise has gone to Wash
ington. 1t is said that he left in response
to summons that an explanation was
required from him in answer to q report
made by Theodore Roosevelt of the Civil
Service Commission. A number of SUBJ
ordirates recently removed by Wise,
although holding civil service positions.
have been persistent in their appeals to
the Civil Service Commission for hear
ing and reinstatement.
Injured by Powder Explosion.
SAN RAFAEL. May 3.-Walter Mander-
chied, a lad IA years of age. was severely
burned by an explosion of powder yes
terday. 1t seems that he and compan-
ion we're playing with a can OF powder
at Mount Tamalpais Academy, when
they accidentally touched it with match,
causing an explosion. handkerchief 8
face was burned frightfully, and it is be-
lieved his eyesight will be injured.
California's silver Delegates.
SALT LAKE. May "a special from
Helena, Mont, to the Tribune says: Act
ing Governor Botkin was to-day notified
that Governor Budd OF California has ap-
pointed the following delegates to the sill
yer conference to be held i'll Salt Lake on
May 18th: Ex-Congressman Thomas J.
Clunie, General A. l.. Hart and Henry
Laugenour.
Utah Constitutional Convention.
SALT LAKE, May 3.-The Constitu-
tional Convention spent the day in final
revision of the work Of the convention,
1t is expected thai an adjournment will
take place next week.
A Baron's Sentence.
SANTA CRUZ, May 2.-Baron Won
Kanseller, convicted of practicing medi-
cine without license, this morning was
sentenced to pay fine of $50 or serve
twenty-five days in Jail.
Fire In a Newspaper Office.
WOODLAND, May 3.-The incendiary
fire in the composing room of the Re
porter at o'clock this morning destroyed
the type. The presses were uniniured.
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Six INSURGENTS Kiued.

MADRID, May 3.-A dispatch from Ha-
vana says in an encounter between the
Spanish troops and the insurgents at
Santa Cruz six of the latter were killed.
The troops also surprised the rebels near
Baraca and killed three.
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A Baron,s Sentence.

SANTA CRUZ, May 2,-Baron Won
Kanseller, convicted of practicing medi-
cine without license, this morning was
sentenced to pay fine of $50 or serve
twenty-five days in Jail.
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Fire in q Newspaner Office.

WOODLAND, May 3.-The incendiary
fire in the composing room of the Re
porter at o'clock this morning destroyed
the type. The presses were uniniured.
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Injured by a Powder Explosion.
CalIfornIa's silver Delegates.

Utah Constitutional Convention.
SALT LAKE, May 3.-The Constitu-
tional Convention spent the day in final
revision OF the work of the convention,
1t is expected THAI an adjournment will
take place next week.
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ELIZA BETH.

directors: John Keal James Maguire> Julian II.
Kean, Hamilton F. Kean and Alexander Kean. A
luncheon to a number Of guests served after
the election.
The fifth annual meeting OF the Elizabeth Day
Nursery will be held this afternoon in the chapel
Of St. Jamess Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Grote, forty-six years old. was convicted
In the Union County Court here yesterday after
noon, OF an atrocious crime, the victim being a
Saturday.
The members OF the First Methodist Protestant
Church, OF this city. will visit Newark tonight, 10
attend the special services in the Methodist Protes
tant Church there The trip will be made by troll
ley-cars.
1t was reported In Elizabeth yesterday that the
old Brown dock at Eiizabethport, had passed into
the control Of the Consolidate Ted Traction Company
for the purpose of connecting the road by ferry
with Staten Island.
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KE1RNY AND AIRING TON.

The controversy over the proposed new public
school in the borough OF East Newark Will be re-
newed tomorrow night, when the Borough Councn
meets In regular session This action IL due to the
position taken by the architect. Baldwin, who has
recently refused to go with the work, and to
the fact that the land on which It was proposed to
erect the building belongs TO the Township o.
Kearny. At recent meeting OF the Borough
Council Mayor Edward Kenny vetoed resolution
adopting school plans made by Mr.. BALDWIN. on the
ground that they provided for building 100 afge
10. the plot of land At subsequent meeting me
resolution was passed over the Mayors veto MI
Bond president OF the Borough Council. who casts
ton of the councils former action. II is probable
that new plans will be adopted and another site
selected.
Nearly one hundred jolly young men and women
were passengers the trolley excursion to Bloom
field last night The party left Arlington AZ ;
o'clock and spent nearly two hours IN Bloomfield
attending the Epworth League Convention.
Hose Company No. 2 Of the Borough u East
Newark met last night in Duffys Hall. IN rhird-st.,
and filled the vacancy caused by The resignation OK
lanes Duffy recently elected chief Of the borough
fire department The bylaws reported AT the last
meeting were also discussed and referred back to
tne committee for amendment and printing,
The Republicans OF Kearny and Arlington are ar
ranging for a big meeting 70 celebrate the res x
of the recent election. Committees from each e.e
ZION district will be named and the meeting called
as soon as possible. Efforts VIII be MADE 10 nave
C;overnor-elect Gr.ggs present.
The opening dance Of the Arlington Dramatic
Society last night in Freemans Hall was great
guccess nearly two hundred taking part IN the
opening march.
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4 DISPUTE BETWEEN CAMDEN JUDGES

Camden Nov II 0SpeciaD.-There was an ex-
change OF sharp words between ex-Judge Wcscott
and Judge NJ Dowe before the Orphans Court this
morning Ex-Judge Nescott asked for an opening
of the decree in the Capitol S. Hill estate. which
the court on Friday last decided should be dis
trbuted among the half-brothers of the dead man.
This debarred Anne f. Hill, who is represented by
ex-Judge Wescott and alleges that she is the widow
Of Capitol ). Hill Ex-Judge Wescott contended
that no definite date had been fixed for the to
20 on while Judges Vroom and NJ Dowel declared
that II had been set down for Friday last
Judge M'Dowe said: This case has been going
on from time to time. and 1t should be settled. The
estate only amounts to about 5000. and with the
expenses OF witnesses from Atlantic City coming
up here continually the entire estate will be eaten
up in costs
81 don't believe there have been any witnesses
from Atlantic city declared ex-Judge Wescot,.
.'the costs will not amount to 80. and the widow
has some rights that are bound to be respected.
.'you haven't proved that she is the widow ex-
claimed Judge M'Dowell.
II have not had an opportunity 10 do so. guess
YOU have heard something outside the court said
ex-Judge Wescott .
There IL not scintilla OF evidence TO prove that
she is the widow. | go by the evidence before the
court .
II guess YOU have heard something outside re-
peated ex-Judge WescOtt as Judge NJ Dowel walked
into the law library.
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RTIUERFORD.

Justice Cornelius Collins and w. II. Peck. two
well-known members of the Boiling Springs Fishing
and Gun Club. and Benjamin Morris OF Newark.
will start to-day for sullivan County, \. Y. on a
hunting trip
Mss Estelle Modem returned on Saturday from a
visit to England. lasting fifteen months. Thomas
Modem. her father, will spend the winter there.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Lyndhurst Pres
byterlan Chapel will hold "A novel birthday soca;'
tonight at the home OF ex-Assembyman Charles
f. Harrington.
Three important fairs to be held next month are
taking I'D all the spare time OF those Interested
those OF the Rutherford Methodists. the West End
Chapel people and the Lyndhurst Presbyterans
The Wesleyan Methodsis OF East Rutherford be-
ginning on November 20. will hold festival OF the
holidays, for the purpose OF raising funds for a
church building They already own fine plot OF
land in Main-st., which is free from debt.
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Pa TE RSON.

The rigid enforcement of Sunday laws. which was
begun a few weeks ago. for the purpose of shutting
up the concert halls led to good deal OF dissats-
faction at a Russian Hebrew wedding in Helveta
Hall, Van Houten-st., on Sunday night Miss
Singer was the bride and young NewYork He
brew the bridegroom. string orchestra had been
gagged from New-York to play. and for the dancing
which have followed Guests were present
in considerable numbers from NewYork. Brooklyn,
Newark. and other places. When the proprietor
Of the hall the band he became alarmed. and
informed the people that the music could not be
allowed He secured an Interpreter, who told the
assembled company in their native tongues, tina;
It was against the law TO music on Sunday In
a public hall Some OF the guests sought out
Chief of Police Graul who declineGto take the ye-
sponslblity of permitting the music to go on. The
delegation of guests returned disgusted to the hall
ard the marriage proceeded without the expected
music.
Health Inspector Teal has raised the quarantine
at the home of James Simpson. in Hamiltonave
Dr. Deafed. of New York, VINO was called as an
expert. decided that the sickness of young Edmund
Burke, Mr.. Simpsons cousin, who arrived on the
an aggravated form Of inf ienza.
John $. Cooke. the head OF the Cooke LOCOMOTIVE
Company. has offered to Colonel Muzzy his resigna
tion as Inspector Of Rife Practice, on the staff OF
the ID Regiment of NeWJersey militia.
Recorder Stewart, in his capacity, as Fire Mar
shall Of Paterson. yesterday fined Eugene Rau $40
benzne or naphtha abou, his premises Il was at
Rau's silk printing and finishing factory that an ex
plosion and fire occurred several weeks ago. wreck
Ing the mill and killing unknown man. who had
obtained employment there only two hours before
the disaster.
Walter Lehman. fourteen years old. OF No. IS
Straight-st fell under the wheels OF Erie train
while trying to steal ride last evening and one Of
his legs cut OFF
Mary Grady. a native Of County Kildare. Ireland.
who says she Is l04 years old. admitted to the
County Almshouse yesterday morning by Overseer
OF the Poor Ryerson. The woman lived with friends
In this city until they ordered her out, saying that
they could care for her no longer Mrs. Grady say
that she to Paterson when she young
girl. and that she can remember distinctly when the
Indians were camped the banks OF the Passaic at
a point which is now the most thIckly populated in
the city
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DISSENSIOvS ~ THE CHTLDREN'4 HOME.

The Board OF Domestic Control OF the Childrens
Home. in Glenwood- lave Jersey CITY, will hold an
important special meeting on Friday evening al the
residence OF Mrs. Augustus Creveng. No. 653 Jer.
sey-ave.
For about year there has been a decided want
OF harmony between the BOARD OF Control and the
Board OF Trustees OF the home 1t had It's origin
In the dissatisfaction OF the ladies the methods
pursued by Mrs. Sarah Winchester. the matron.
The ladies believed that sufficient economy was
not exercised. but the trustees appeared be
pleased with Mrs. Winchester's MANAGEMENT. ard
sad so at different times. A few days ago Mrs
Marcus Beach. president OF the Board of Control
and Mrs. Augustus Creveling. its secretary. re-
ceived letter from the Board OF Trustees. to the
White, Mrs. w. II. Cummings. Mrs III. r.. Nese and
Mrs. L. y. cuimby had been dropped from tho
Board OF Domestic Control and nine new names
had been added
The officers OF the Board OF Control held meet
INK and discussed the action OF the trustees Inc
result OF the meeting was decision 10 can a
special meeting OF the Board Friday night 10
decide whether not the Board Of Domestic CON-
troll should not resign In body.
The Poard OF Control. as q was constituted %.
fore the change made by the trustees: cons sied o.
Mrs. Harry Mcbride. Mrs. AUGUSTUS Crevemns
George Miller. Mrs. Il. nlngworth. Mrs. Washing
ton Belt Mrs \. w. Condict Mrs James Flemns
Mrs @. r. Hitler. Mrs Edward Bennett MI Mt
Hudspeth Benson Mrs I. y. Qumby and MISS
Josephine Allison, The meeting Friday night PROM
ises to be . lively one
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LfOTOR MEN DEFEdTED.
THE NEw-JERsEY SUPREME COURT DECLARES
THE ACT OF 1892 UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

THE NEw-JERsEY SUPREME COURT DECLARES
THE ACT or 1892 UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Trenton Nov. II (SpeciaD-The decision o. the
Supreme Court. filed to-day by Justice Lippincott.
sffectually squelches the Democrats OF Warren
County who have for the last eight ten years
manipulated Legislatures and courts TO carry on
the sale OF liquors contrary to the express pro-
visions of the charter OF the town OF Washington
The Court declares the &C; of 1892 which provides
that Common Pleas courts shall have equal jurs-
diction with all boroughs and towns in the matter
Of granting liquor licenses to be special legislation
and therefore contrary the constitutional amend
ments adopted in 1876. In this particular case me
Common Pleas Court of Warren County granted q
liquor license 10 Eliphaet Hoover 10 Keep tavern
In the town OF Washington. The town authorues
declared that as the population was only S"" dila
two taverns and two saloons we're already licensed
there was no for Hoover's place.
The fight between the liquor men, the town aa-
thores and the Warren County Court mas oetn
going on for years. When the town authorities re.
fused a license. the Democratic court would grant
Il in the face OF all circumstances. The Gown az,
thorties would certiorari the case and II Won"
invariably go over from the June term until No
vember. and by the time a decision would be
reached. the license would have expired. Then
the Warren Democrats would the passage
Of another liquor law. and regardless OF It's con-
stitutionaty would secure another license despl's
the opposition OF the local authorities.
The County Court act being set aside by to-days
decision. the town authorities will he enabled IN
future to control their internal affairs. re-
CARELESS OF the Democratic ring ~
In decision. also flied by Vice-Chancellor Pr,
ney to-day. the Sterling Zinc and Iron Company. OF
Warren County. Is restrained from polluting tne
Wilkiee River The Sparks Paper Manufacturing
Company says the water Is unit for use by reason
OF its pollution by the overflow from the zinc
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ister 10 Rome In 1860 he elected TO the
United States Senate. but unseated after
serving one year. Four years alter. however, he
was reelected and served a full term Of six
years The lavish hospitality Of the Stocktons in
Washington left the Senator penniless, or worse
when he returned to Trenton. He was appointed
Attorney General In 1877 and has held the office
since He is a dignifed cOurtly gentleman of
the old school, and has a national reputation as
an orator and a brilliant lawyer. One OF the
worst bunders that he ever made was in allow
ing himself to be identified with the Senate con-
spiracy Had it not been for that Governor
Griggs might have tried to retain him.
Allan Langdon McDermotts term as Clerk Of
the Chancery Court expires next spring, and he
will be succeeded by a good Republican Mr.
McDermott began life as reporter. but he after
ward became q lawyer. When his term ends In
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the Chancery office he will have served ten years
The compensation is wholly in fees. and the net
profits are estimated somewhere between
$4,000 and 100000 yearly. Mr. McDermott is one
Of the btterest partsans In the State. but he
always fights In the open. He IL slashing
virulent and uncompromisng enemy and a faith
full friend. He is fory-one years old. His father
was Hugh Farrer McDermott journalist. dra-
matist. author aid poet.
Judge Jonathan Dixons term expires next
spring. but he will OF course be reapponted. He
is Republican and at the same time one Of the
chief ornaments Of the Supreme Court. His
opinions receive great weight throughout the
country. and II Is not unlikely that he will he
appointed Chief Justice when Judge Beasley
tires.
Another Of the men who must go next spring is
John II. Patterson. keeper OF the State Prison
Mr.. Patterson Is sixty-One years old and has been
Sheriff Of Monmouth County and doorkeeper OF
the National House Of Representatives. He has
managed the prison In such way as to win COM
mendation and escape criticism. But for his in
tense partisanship and the fact that he stumped
the State for McGill, he might be allowed to re-
main at the prison.
Here Is a list OF the other ofiiceholders whose
terms expire next spring:
District Court Judges-Henry Puster and John
A. McGrath. Jersey City; Patrick II. Gllhooly
Elizabeth: Chauncey II. Beasley. Trenton: How