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house. And no wonder, for the prc-
ducers of the tobacco know that "A
pays to send it to Cooper's. I han
pened TO be I'm Henderson on Febr7,a5.v,
Bird, and to have an opportunity ~
seeing the prices that tobacco broTgbt
The following are some Of the parfie,
who sold at satisfactory figures.
J. 4. Hart, SIS, S21, $28k
S30b, S3655, S47.........S 422O4
l. M. Green, $50, $50, $50, S4s,
33o ..s..- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S69.1S
l.. r. Cottrell, SIS, sos, 500,
s4oH, s4l .................. 2o58a
J. X. Spencer, $40, S21, S23,
$50, S34h $40, SiOh....... 1,3gs.7l
f. b. Jeffreys, SIC, $50, S25,
$50, Sal S45......... 2S6.g
J. w. Reaves, SO, $25, $50, S35. 243.17
S. G. Lyon, S15, SEQ S26, S2915,
$50, $40, l7ls ....... ~. -, ~ 4s9.8s
J. il. Balling, SIS, S17, $50,
&3lHs, s48 ...,.......,... a85l9
Il. II. Husketh, SIS, $50, SOS,
$40, $35, s38H ......... a3o4o
r. j. VIM, SIS, S16%, $50,
s2OK, $25 ............. 271.5O
J. H. Jernigan, SIS, $21, S26,
S35, $40, S4215, s45, SAC, $46h,
SAT. SHY, s4s, S4si5, $50, $50
$54h, $50 ................. 1908
S. II. Satterwhite, SIS, S25, $50,
$50, $40 ..........,...,... 256.64
J. J. Laughinghouse, 500, $25,
$50, $35, $40, s5o.....-... 1880
r. II. O'Briant, SIT, $40, S23,
$25, s251s, $33.............. 25O.55
j. A. Holloway, 500, S21H,
S251s, $291s, 1921, $685., $40
S42K, $50 ................ 474O1
Other good prices received on the
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same day were by the following farm
ers at the figures given below:
w. M. Estes, $183l, $221a, $50, S361s,
S44A.
L, ?. Moss, $l82l, $261a, 1854, s371s,
441A.
c. A. Tingen, $19A, $3O1s, s35, SIS.
r. L. Gooch, $40, 1913, S311a, SAT.
S. w. Greenway, SIC, $201a, $2I, $50,
S40A
r. L. Eaton, S17, $40, S23, $685., SAP.
r. S. Watkins, SIG, $22, SIS, SIS, $50,
$50
The name of Dave Cooper is forever
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ment and those measures that he
deems best calculated to give the lar
gest opportunity for success and hap
piness TO the individual. The State
needs more Dave Coopers. 1t would
be richer, happier, more contented,
and go forward at a more rapid rate.
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equipment Of all Sur. In good times
he has worked hard, in bad times he
has worked hardcs., and all the time he
has been alert to watch every move
ment on the market or in the world Of
trade that would help the tobacco far
mcrs and dcalersin the weed. Mr.. Coop
er appreciates the fact that the life
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/. That he knew all about tobacco,
from "a" to -" and had the conven-
fences and helps and accessories neces.
sary to display II in its best light; and
that he had the capital necessary 70
help and protect his customers.
2. That he is thoroughly reliable,
and has built up his immense business
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life, you will find that they are endow-
cd with these qualities. The measure
Of success, other things being equal,
always depends upon the measure of
the possession Of thorough knowledge,
perfect reliability, faithful industry
and zeal. and executive ability. Mr..
Cooper has climbed to the top because
he had q large endowment and a large
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linked with that of Henderson. He
has not only made Cooper's factory
like light set on a Hill that attracted
those afar off to sell tobacco on the
floor of his warehouse, but he has
brought business to Henderson that
has helped every business enterprise
in the town. He has not only been
successful in building up CoOper's
warehouse, but has been public bene-
factor as well.
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and it is always in his thoughts. The
reputation of his warehouse has been
built up because the people knew
four things.
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Cooper's warehouse is famous for the
good prices tobacco brings on it's floor.
To the knowledge of this fact is at
tributable the territory from which
Cooper's draws business. 1T is not at
all unusual to see piles of tobacco
from Virginia, South Carolina, and
counties in the extreme eastern section
of the State on the floor of this ware
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characterize

Weigh Master and Floor Clerk, Cooper S
Warehouse, Henderson, N. G.
great business, and his varied enter
prises.
If you will look around you at the
successful men in any department 0
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fills the position to the satisfaction of
everybody.
'rUncle Sim" Dean is known and re-
spected wherever bright tobacco is
made. He will have his full share and
no man is more highly thought Of by
the farmers.
Rufus staFks ID manages Of the leaf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
A PROSPEROUS CLUB.
Mr.. H. H. Holmes Installed as Presi-
dent of III Union LEAGUE Club.

The Union League Gu installed its
recently elected officers on Tuesday even
ing. Those who will direct the affairs of
the Republican headquarters on Van
Worst Square for 1896 are:-President,
Henry H. Holmes; Vice President, Flavel
MCGEE; Secretary, Robert B. Gray; Treas
urer, Harry Hill; Trustees, William c.
Pearson, General John Ramsay, George
R. Hitler, Edward w. Woolley and Fred
M. Lockwood. Z
Ex-Judge Blair, in ~resigning his office
to Mr.. Holmes, mad a report of the
past years condition of the club, said
The active membership of this club at
this time 219. During tie last year four
member have died, twenty-five members
have resigned. and one member has been
dropped. During this period We have ad-
membership now numbers 2l9, three more
than at the beginning of the year. The
club now has in Its treasury $z55.29. We
have during the year paid off ten. bonds
Of 500 each, as the mortgage requires,
leaving of the original bonded debt S2o,-
eco still due. We have paid out during
the year besides the $1,000 in reducing the
debt for interest and other expenses, the
sum of $5,037.17. We have taken In from
all sources the sum of $5,2S2. 46. There is
due the club from all sources $1,S49.M.
We owe bills for all causes, $l,55S.6S. We
have in bank today the sun of $255.29
Flattering speeches were made by Mr..
Flavel MCGEE and others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
EXEMPT FIREMEN's BALL.

The Exempt Firemen'S Fife and Drum
Corps held their inaugural masquerade
ball last night at Odd Fellows Hall.
The place was tastefully decorated with
flags, shields and of bunting,
while here and there upon the ceiling
were a number of grotesque figures and
c~aricatures which were the counterpart
of the majority of the Mosques worn by
the dancers.
The hall was over-crowded and the af-
fair was a decided success. During the
evening the famous Marcus L. Ward
drill which was very fine, and was high
ly appreciated, the firenen vociferously
applauding their guests.
Among the many present We're Drum
P Pa1Gf Ri T + Wagner aer, MIS-; Ahn ,Win ssfen,
Vice President 6. Wagner. Miss Amy
Southwood. Treasurer M. j.. Herlihy, Miss
Nellie MeGGlone, RecoTding secTstary J;
Secretary T. Sproul, Miss LIZZIE Wagner,
c. Lippert. Miss Emma. Schultz, w.
Cook, Miss Lizzie Kennedy. j.. v. Brier,
Miss emma Maxwell Ed, .Robinson and
H. J.. Heinsohn, Miss Tessie Dunn, H.
Mss Jennie smart; 7: casey; Miss Cart
and Mrs: /. Harksen, Mr.. and. Mrs. P.
Duffy, MI; a PdeI ME g. H ~ Meyer zr Mr. "a and
den, Justice of the Peace George F.
Seymour, Counsellor John Skeny; Mr..
nd NJ. : 7. Sinclair; Mr.: and Mrs.
q anderson. II. Gundergdorf, Miss L.
Livingston, Anthony Solfrino, Mrs. Annie
crown ana delegations from the Imperial
Regiment CT Ha rhree, iFs Tieadss N asso a'oafon
and Frederick ]. Devlin Association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
0RANKs' MASQUERADE BALL.

The Cranks held their third annual
masquerade and civic ball last night in
Pohlmann's Hall. The decorations were
very elaorbate and some very handsome
dresses were worn by the ladies. The
costumes of Mrs. w. Barnes and Mrs. c..
Hansen were very beautiful. Frederick
Biz was floor manager and William
Koenig was assistant. The Floor Com
mittee was composed of A. Guckes, F.
B~ruggeman, M. Ivory and W.. Schucker.
e. j. Kohl, C. Cordeau and D.. Machines
comprised the reception committee.
The grand march was led by Fred Biz
and Miss johnson.
Among those present were:-Fred Biz,
Miss Johnson, VIM. Koenig, Miss Brig
man, Anthony Guckes, Miss Guckes, +.
Bruggeman, Miss Brandt, M. Ivory. Miss
K. ivory, w. Schucker, Miss Mary An
derson, e. J.. Kohl, Miss K. Stohl. J.
Brown, Miss M. Jarvis, w. Thurber,
Miss NJ. Brey, C. z. Johnson, Miss John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hansen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert White, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Hansen, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Burns, Mr..
and Mrs. Ficken, Mr.. md Mrs. O.. Rick
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. L.. Dorbecker, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs, H. Roy
den, Mr. and Mrs; ], Purcell, VIM. VIII.
J. Brown, Miss B: Conway, C. e. Eaton
Miss Eaton, A. e. johnson, Miss john
son, C. Cordeau and d. Machines. The
following clubs were well represented.-
The Fremont, Hillside Wheelmen. Sher-
man Athletic, Palisade, Gentlemen's Sons.
Rovers Bowling, Meichels, Bachelors. Our
BOYS and the Anchor Athletic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
NICE KIND OF HUSBAND.
Mrs. Sanders Says Her Hubby has
Shipped with Her $500.

Mrs. Carl Landers. Of No. 3l6 Clinton
street. Hoboken, a good looking middle
aged woman called at Police Headquarters
this morning and asked the police to ar
rest her husband if they came across him,
because. she said, he left her a few days
ago with $500 of her money. Mrs. Lander
told Detective Nelson a long story of her
life, the substance of which was that
she came to this country several years ago
and married a well-to-do business man,
who died shortly afterwards, and left her
enough money to live upon the rest of her
life.
While she was looking around to invest
a few loose thousands she had, she met
Landers. who made desperate love to her
and wooed her into marrying him. After
they were married he suddenly became
too strong to work, and she had to
support hin Four months of loafing
and Landcrs decided that there was a for
tune to be made IN the saloon business,
and he persuaded her to put him in bust
ness. He lost 81. 200 in the saloon. and q
few months g gave it up.
-Four days ago Mrs. Landers said she
received $500 in cash from a mortgage she
held, and placed the money IN a trunk.
Yesterday she went to get a few dollars
of it and found that all but $45 of the
$500 was missing. Her husband went to
New York Tuesday and has not been seen
since.
The .Spolice promise to locate him if
pOsSible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
BROOKLYN LAWYER'S JAG.
His FIRST Drlnk ian Three Years Pro
duceS Trouble.

Dennis O'Sullivan, a lawyer, of No. lso
Van Worst street. Brooklyn, was a pris-
oner in Justice Potts court this morn
ing. He was charged with assault on
Policeman Breume and d~iserderly con-
duct on Exchange place.
The assault charge was withdraw and
a fine of So imposed for disorderly con-
duct. O'Sullivan drank yesterday for the
first time in three years and unwisely
came to this city to celebrate.
When removed to the Gregory street
station house he objected to being search
ed. The l~iveliest kind of a struggle en-
sued. O'Sullivan was strong and he gave
three coppers all they wanted to do to
hold him. He was held down on the floor
by two policemen while a third Went
through his pockets. looking for articles
with which he might do himself harm.
In the struggle Policeman Breume was
struck two or three times.
CAPTAIN Farrier insisted upon the as
sault charge being made. O'Sullivan was
penitent this morning. He is said to be
Secretary of the Kings County Demo
cratic County Committee. He paid his
fine and went home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD
Leave pennsylvania r. r. Depot.

Leave pennsylvania IA. R. Depot.
TIP A. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, for MAUCH
CHUNK and intermediate stations.
S:33 A. NJ. Daily for GENEVA. ROCKIES
TER. NIAGARA FALLS, SUS-
PENSION BRIDGE and the West and prin-
cipal local points; dining car TO Suspension
Bridge. Pullman vestibule sleeper to Chicago.
11:24A. NJ. Daily Qeaves 1912 A. M, Sun
day., for CHUNK and intermediate
Ills P. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, for ELMIRA
and all intermediate stations; connections for
POTTSvILLE and READING. Chair car TO
s:a P. NJ. Sundays only, for likes
BARRE L. & B. JUNCTION. and all inter-
4sa2 P. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, for L. s.
B.. JUNCTION and the principal intermediate
stations. Pullman buffet parlor car to Wilkes.
barre connections for Pottsyille.
432 p. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, for BOUND
BROOK and Intermediate stations.
532 P. NJ. Daily, for EASTON and inter-
mediate stations.
vestibule train. New York to Chicago, sleeper
to Buffalo and Toronto; connections for Read
ing and Harrisburg.
6:42 P. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, for EAS-
TON and intermediate stations
9:12 P. NJ. Daily for lac GENEVA.
ROCHESTER. BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS.
and all points west; Pullman sleepers to chi-
cago and Buffalo; chair car to Wilkesbarre.
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at
Pennsylvania R. r. Depot.
The 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, 1896-01-23
JOHN SMITH FROM FRANCE.

A colored man. IS years old, was ar
rested in Ho4oken yesterday afternoon
upon complaint Of Abraham Strahl. a
saloon keeper, of Bloomfield street, who
accused him of having broken a pane
Of glass in his saloon. At the station
house the colored gentleman said his
name was John Smith, and that II was
born in France. He spoke French quite
huently and appeared to be well edu-
Gated. -
When arraignfd this morning he said
that Strahis glass was broken by him
self John Smith being fired through it
by Strahl. Strahl said that Monsieur
Smith was Intoxicated and he was com
PEELED to eject him. Smith was fined So.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
VERY SLOW MINUTES.
How Marty MeDermost Col Square
With HobOken Councilman.

When Clerk Martin McDermott finish
ed calling the race at the meeting of the
Hoboken Council yesterday afternoon.
he proceeded to read the minutes of the
previous meeting. but only read a few
words when he stopped reading so that
anyone could understand him and began
10 humble. He was waiting for the Gus
tomary motion to dispense with the
reading and proceed to new business, but
it did not come. and he still continued
mumbling.
Whats the matter with you people
today?" muttered Marty, as she looked
around with an imploring air at all the
Councilmen in the hopes that one of them
would make the motion. But although
they We're all attentive to what was 60
ing on. not one of them would say
Boo" Then the respondent clerk gave
a still more imploring look at Chairman
Thinker whit took the hint and asked if
some one would not make a motion to
dispense. with the reading.
Councilman Murray said he thought
II wouid pc a good idea to have the min
moved that the clerk proceed Tsin r :
them SO as the Councilmen could under-
stand him. With almost q groan the
such an awful long drawn Out. hesitat-
ing way that the Counciimen settled
down into their seats and prepared for
an hour or two's sleep.
After they had endured the agony of
the reading for two or three minutes.
Councilman Offermann moved that the
minutes be dispensed with n proceed
Dropping them as If they were chunks
OF lead. Marty was himself again in
a moment and in his usual alert manner
began the ball arolling by saying that
ne had an Invitation for the members
OF the Council to. attend the Cranks'
Dali WhHnh Was ha1l Of nh1r,nn,s ~ IT.Ii
last night.
When he mentioned s'Cranks,'' he en-
phasized the word and smiled pleasantly
in as pleasant a manner
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
DELIBERATE SUICIDAL ATTEMPT,
Straw bfnger Suffering From Asthma
FRIES So. kTil Himself.


John Strawbinger. As years old, of No.
All Washington street, Hoboken, a tailor,
attempted suicide this morning by cut
ting his throat and the arte, in his left
wrist with a razor. He cut his throat
with the razor in his left hand and then
dropped his hand quickly to his side and
jabbed the razor which he held in his
right hand into the artery of his left
wrist.
His wife at the time was in another
room, and she heard him gurgling. Run
ming to him she was Mortified to find
him all covered with blood. She called
for help and an ambulance was quickly
on the spot and took him to St. Mery's
Hospital. where DR.. Simon stopped the
flow of blood as much as possible. 1t is
thought tina he will not recover. as he
lost considerable blood.
Strawbinger has been suffering from
asthma for the past two years and at
times could hardly breathe. Last night
he suffered intensely and walked the
floor the entire night. 1t was his disease
which caused him to commit the rash
act.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
INTERPRETER PREssLER DEAD.
In Ill Health for a Long Time Rut
His End Was sudden.


Court Interpreter Frederick A. Press
Ter died suddenly this morning at his
home. No. As Prospect street, IN the
Heights. Nh. Pressler had not been in
robust health for several months, but his
death was not expected. He got up at
eight o'clock this morning and told his
daughter, who asked him how he felt,
that he was much better. He went to
the dining room and had just raised a
cup of coffee to his lips when he fell
back in his chair dead. Mr.. Pressler
was 66 years old. He was born in Ger
many. but when a young man went to
ness. He married there. and remained
several years. From England Mr.. Press
Ter went to Hayti as commercial agent
for an English company, and while there
he was attached to several Consular
offices at different times. From Hayti
he went to Boston and from there to
New York, where he secured employ
ment in a banking house. He afterward
came to this city and was appointed a
clerk in the Surrogate'S office in 1875.
His linguistic attachments secured him
the appointment of interpreter in 1889, to
succeed Albert Hoffman, who was ap--
pointed Judge. Mr.. Pressler was noted
for the diligence and fidelity with which
he performed his duties. He leaves a
widow, two sons and three daughters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
A CHARMING CONCERT.
GfeenviiIe Reformed hurcll Menu
bers Enjoy Good Music.

A charming concert in many respects
was that given in the Greenvilie Re
formed Church last night under the aus
pices of the Women's Aid Society. A
fair sized audience showed itself very
appreciative by a~pplauding the artisticaliy
rendered numbers of the programme.
The concert was given by the artists.
who appeared voluntarily. with an eye
to the increment of the sinking fund
Of the church. Professor B. g. F'ontana
has had a number of young ladies and
gentlemen of the church rehearsing for
the chorus during the past month. The
Professors careful training was visible
in the fine effects last night.
The Thiesen Amateur Orchestra played
several selections. The players opened
the concert with the overture from the
Queen of Saba Miss H. %Ingersoll,
mezzo soprano. then sang S~ulhvan's
Looking Back" Il. Live and Love
Thee" a duet by Campana, was given
by Miss E. O~berhauser, soprano, and
Mr.. F. Roettger. tenor. Mr.. Ferruccio
Fontana played on the ciarionet a selec-
ton from ''T~rovatore." A sweet nocturn
duet by Denza. was charmingly. rendered
by Miss M. B. and A. M. Low soprano
Messrs. G. 7. Reid, Frederick Coleman.
Nicholas Pub and Frederick Reuter-
sang two or three selections in response
to encores. Rossini's Charity" was sung
by sopranos, mezzo sopranos and altos
and full chorus as well.
In the second part the Thiesen Or
chestra played an introduction by Prof.
Fontana. Miss E.. O~berhauser, accom-
panied by the orchestra, sang Apgeloni's
Gift Song" This is My Dream" by
Wellings, Mr.. F. Roettger rendered pref,
tily. Miss N. Lynch at the piano n
Mr.. A. Primrose on the violin played a
fantasy by De Beriot; To the accom-
paniment of Miss A. Low at the piano,
Miss b. M. Low sang .Fond Heart.
Farewell by Temple. The chorus sang
while So Gaily," composed by Prof.
Fontana. The orchestra concluded the
programme with Meyerbeer's Coronation
March" Miss j. Clark and Miss L.
Clark sang in the semi-choruses With the
mezzo sopranos.
The concert was successful in every
way, even financially, though the re-
ceipts fell slightly below expectations.
But as there was very little expense at
tached to the affair all possibility OF loss
was removed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
REBELLIOUs BIEOHEN.
Didn't Propose TO Lcss Time as q
Witness. So Nearly Landed i'm IaIl

When the Circuit Court was declared
adjourned by Justice Lippineott al 1880
z. NJ. yesterday, the usual announce
ment was made to the witnesses in cases
which had not been reached, to be in
court at ten o'clock the next morning.
A man named Bibchen, a Hebrew watch
maker. became very indignant. He loudly
he didn't propose to lose another. as his
time was too valuable. He declared that
ne would not come again. Justice LIP
directed him to take Bibchen over to the
County jail. Mr.. Bibchen grew pale and
was greatly frightened when the con-
Dixon pleaded with the Court for Bib
chen, who was his witness. and Justice
Llppincott. finally relented. at the same
cher, which he will not be likely to for
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-23
COMING EVENTS.

Mr.. Moritz E. Schwartz. organist and
director OF Grace Church. Van Worst,
Erie and Second streets. gives an organ
recital tonight.
Hall tonight.
The Board of Trade holds its annual
dinner tonight in the Hotel Washington.
The Rev. M. D. Church lectures to-
night in the West Side M. 3. Church.
The William NJ. Barry Association
gives its ball tonight in Woods Hall.
The Rev. Claude Raboteau lectures to-
night on IA Winter In Cairo ut the
Plainly Memorial Baptist. Church.
The sawdust Club gives ! aim er to-
night II TayIor's Hotel.