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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-18

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The senate
began its work in extra session at noon
yesterday with 81 senators present and
with galleries packed to their full
limit. The business Of the day was
confined to the reading Of the presi-
dents message, the seating of the new
senator from Kansas, Mr.. Harris, and
the reference Of the credentials Of Mr..
Corbett as senator from Oregon to the
committee on privileges and elections.
No legislative business was transacted
during the day. At 1920 a recess was
taken until two o'clock to await the
reception of the presidents message,
and at two another recess was taken
until three, when the message was re-
ceived and read. 1t took but ten min.
utes to read the message, and immedi-
ately thereafter, on motion of Mr.. AL.
lison, the senate adjourned, having
been in session altogether but 80 min
ntes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
STATE FEDERATION MEETS.
WoInen's Clubs Congregate in Cam
Han TnAnr

The New Jersey State Federation of
Women's Clubs meets today in Camden,
Iii the Presbyterian Church. Sessions are
held today and tomorrow. The special
topic today is Education" and tomor-
row, Historic New Jersey" Friday
night the clubs of Camden and vicinity
viii give a reception to the State Fedora
ton and its guests. The delegates will
be entertained by the ladies of Camden.
Today-Morning session, 10:33 A. NJ:
Prayer, welcome from President Camden
Federation, Miss Cecilia Gaines; minutes
of last meeting, report OF Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Z. G. Miles; report of
Treasurer Mrs. Frederick Buckley; re.
delegates, informal ballot for two Secre-
taries and three Directors, reports from
new clubs.
Afternoon session, 2 P. M: Election;
Educational session; address by Miss
Gaines. address, by Miss Boylan. State
Chairman of Correspondence, original
What Can Women Do for the Public
Schools % Miss Burdick, Miss. Ballou.
Miss Sterling. Mrs. Hall. Miss Wilson,.
Fisher; address,, ssBrowning," Mary ray
lor Blauvelt; music, Federation hymn,
Miss. Smith.
Prayer. Rev. Phoebe Hanaford; revision
of by-law III; reports OF departments,
Library Department, Mrs. E. Z. Horton,
S Miss Mary MeKeen. ais chairm nupsf' ToWni
Improvement Department, Mrs. c. w.
Butler, Chairman: Forestry Department,
sades Question, MI. Morse, Mrs. E. B.
Afternoon Session, 2 P. M: Historical
Session: Paper on American Folk Songs,
Illustrated. Mrs. Coursen; paper. His
toric New Jersey" Mrs. Coils. Adjourn
ment. Evening, reception.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28

Academy Of Music.

.'Cymbeline," one of the most infre-
quently acted of the many Shakespearean
plays, is to be given a sumptuous pre-
sentation by Margaret Mather at the
play itself is poetical in the extreme, a
worthy companion picture, it might be
called, to the great masters other COM
edy. LAS You Like It." Its environments,
as presented by Miss Mather, it is said,
we'll suit the poetry and romanticism of
auxiliary aid of all description being
magnificent, glittering, indeed, at times,
in their beauty and gorgeousness, and SO
well keyed in sentiment and art as to
accentuate the main motive of the COM
edy. Nothing seen upon the stage with
in recent years. It is said, can at all COM
pare with 1T, while, as Tor the company,
it is said to reach the perfect. Mansfield's
"Richard Ill.," excellent as it was, car
ried no such convincing proof of the
earnestness of it's protector of care, pa
tience. toll and lavish expenditure of
money as this "'Cymbeline," as it will be
shown next week. Miss Mather has made
herself deserving of the best acclaim of
the public, and by this one effort placed
herself at the top of the promoters of
the Shakespearean drama Of the day.
irving, 1t Is said, may have given the peo-
Die of London something a bit more am
bilious, though it is doubted, but certain
ii il that no one on this side of the water
has better earned the gratitude of the
deyotees of the playhouse than Miss
Mather. The same magnificent production
that characterized its run in New York
last season will be given, IL the Acad-
envy is not packed at every performance
their appreciation of the better things. of
the stage. Or Thursday and Saturday
evenings Romeo and Juliet will be pre-
scented.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
HoBOKBN COUNCIL INTERTAINs
Quartctte Hall FILLED With a Throng
of Merry Makers

Hoboken Council, No. 80, Royal Ar
canum. gave an entertainment and dance
last evening in Quartette Club Hall on
Washington street. The affair was very
largely attended. Opening the programme
was an overture on the piano by BEN
jamin Lowenthal. This was followed by
a baritone solo entitled Queen of the
Earth rendered by J. A. Donahey of
the ..Geisha', Opera Company. There
were also solos by Miss Margaret Ashton
and Harry NJ. Peckham, and Rotations
BY Mrs. /. +. PattengiH.
Among those who attended were:-Mr.
and Mrs. w. Burford, Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gusttis Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. John K.
Schwer, Mr.. and Mrs. #. Burkhardt. Mr..
and Mrs. G. B~urkhardt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Day, Mr..
and Mrs. r. Alberts, Colonel and Mrs.
Charles Miles. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Cells,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Hamilton. Mr.. and Mrs.
WIN. Semken, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Dodd,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. f.. Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f. Shredder, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Koch. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kraft. Miss
Emma Muses.. MIR. and Mrs. B. McGovern.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Crawford, Mr.. and
Mrs. L.. Forth, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Haw-
bridge. DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Van Zandt.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ByToppor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl Hogan. Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Stewart,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Denaarest, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Links.
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Deilmann.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
HANDLERS STUDY AMERICA.
n Philosophy of History Discussed
-The Annuai RambIc.

The Ramblers held the first literary
meeting of the season yesterday, in HAS
brouck Institute. The subject was, The
Differences Between the Northern and
Southern Colonies The club is study
ing this year the Philosophy of Amer
lean History" Miss Park led the discus
sion. She took Massachusetts and Vir-
GINA as representatives of the Northern
and Southern colonies. She said the col
onies were all founded for one or more
Of three reasons, cupidity, PATRIOTISM ana
religious zeal. She described the coion1z-
alton of Virginia, the hunt for gold and
the final saving of the colony, after the
Starving Time by planting tobacco
One of the laws in the code drawn by
Church of England should be upheld.
Miss Park told the kline of people who
comprised the first hundred colonists and
told of the maidens sent out to marry
the men, and the fine or imprisonment
imposed on these girls if they were found
to be engaged to more thar one mar at
a time. Among the hundred were only
four carpenters and one mason and n
b~ricklayer. and there were fifty-tive
clasSed as gentlemen.
In contradistinction to these g~allants
were the austere Pilgrim Fathers who
settled Massachusetts. Their religious
zeal and its cause were descrihed. Miss
Park spoke of the other colonies and told
of the reasons for their colonization.
cne enpndSiZeQ the pOiul VI the ezra
loyalty of the Southern colonies to Eng
land shown in their naming the towns
and colonies for their monarchs. Miss
Parks talk was a most interesting one
and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
Miss Emma Van Horne. Miss Edith
Cairns and Miss Sadie Foster were elect
ed active members and Miss Elizabeth
Yreeland an honorary member 1t was
decided to hold the annual ramble Sat-
urday, November Is. The place was left
undecided. The HANDLERS have visited
all historic places in the vicinity and
they find it hard to find an interesting
spot close by. 1t was suggested that
this year the club ramble to the theatre.
The place of the rambie will be decided
at the next meeting. The study of his
tory will be interrupted at the next meet
ing by the hood day. Rudyard. kipling
and Robert Louis Stevenson will be dis
elssed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
GREAT DAY IN GREEEVILLE.
Columbia Guards Have a Target
Excursfon and Reception.

Greenvills was in holiday attire yester-
day when the Columbia Guards held their
second annual target excursion to Arm
pruster's Schuetzen Park. Nearly all the
business places and houses in that Sec
ton were decorated with flags M bunt-
ing in the day and in the evening with
Chinese lanterns. The event was more
successful than any of its kind held in
Greenville in some years. The parade
formed at Columbia Hall, Ocean and Ca
tor venues. at 1880 A. NJ. Over two
hundred men were in line, all wearing a
white Alpine hat, carried a cane and q
big yellow chrysanthemum on the lapel
OF their coats.
cipal streets of that section and reached
the park about twelve O'Clock. Dinner
was then served to the ~paraders, after
which was shooting for handsome ana
were distributed. The contest was close
and exciting and was kept up all the
afternoon until dusk.
The Judges of the shooting contest We're
w. Buehbinder, E. Gotthardt. W. Grees-
ner, E. Zeiger, J.. Smith, Commissioner
Anthony Hauck and T. Cogan. After
scores had been counted up, supper was
served and the march for home began.
Upon reaching Columbia Hall the Guards
disbanded, to reassemble again at nine
O'Clock in the hall, where the prizes were
distributed, after which a reception was
held.
A few of the lucky shooters were:-H.
Lutzen. G.. Lutzen, +. Zeugner, NJ. Dorl-
Ter, S. Herig, G. Weigel, Captain Nugent,
]. Winters, E. Bishop, F.. Chase. H.
Gotthardt. Freebooter Piercy, J. Weigel
and w. Charlock. A table was placed on
the stage. in the hall, and on this the
f1fty-two prizes were placed, including
hanging lamps. pickle dishes, sugar bowls,
umbrellas, canes, books Of all descrip-
tons, orders. for new hats, barrels of
-four and boxes of soap, several sets of
silverware and boxes OF cigars. AS each
mans name was called, he went upon
the platform and took his pick. The
money soon disappeared and silverware
soon followed, as did everything else save
the books.
After all of these prizes had been given
out the reception took place. The hall
was deliberately decorated with flags and
bunting. Alderman and ars. Edward
Barr led the march, in which the ma
jority of those present took part. 1t was
long after midnight before the affair
broke up. Among those at the reception
were Commissioner and Mrs. Anthony
Hauck, Freebooter and Mrs. Frank
Piercy, Alderman and Mrs. Fry, Messrs.
Joseph Kaiser, William Charlock. Geo.
Nreeland, Thomas Kelley and Barney
Kern,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
WELSH-HIcKEY.
Pretty Pink aud White W cddiDS at
ST. Peters.

The Rev. Father Haipes married MISS
Loretta A. Hickey and Mr.. William
| Welsh last night, at $50 +. M, IN 81.
Peters Church. The church WAS beauti-
fully decorated with palms. roses, carha-
lions and lilies. The bride was charm
ingly attired in a gown of white brocaded
satin trimmed with point applique lace.
She wore a large white hat turned up IN
irons and trimmed with white ostrich
feathers. Her bouquet was Of brides
roses. The maid CT honor, Miss Mamie
Fitzgerald OF Brooklyn, niece OF the
bride, wore pink moEsseiine dc sole ana
carried pink chrysanthemums, sIne
bridesmaid, Miss Katherine tSourke,
wore white mousseiine over PINK slin ~
carried pink and White
j. Mr.. Charles Welsh, brother OF the groom,
was best man and The ushers were MessTs-
John j. German. A.. y. Welsf,, Wiiiam =,
and Daniel Hickey.
After the ceremony q reception was nero
at the residence OF the brides rather, MT.
Thomas Hickey. No. 10 washington
street. The DECORATIONS OF the house
were exquisite. Smiiax was festooned
across the mirrors and WINDOWS ana
All the rooms were made bright with
pink cnrysanthemums and roses. In the
drawing room the br:da party received
the guests in & bower OF palms. Bonnot
was florist. I'M music was by Beggs'
orchestra and Morrow & Day served the
slipper
Mrs. Welsh started tot Niagara rams the
bride wore e. handsome travelling gown OF
blush grey broadcloth, trimmed with
plaid silk and n blue and jet nat trimmed
with natural ostrich tips.
Among the guests present were Af. ana
Mrs. Michael Falion, Mr. and MRS. rat
rick McArdIe, Mr.. and Mrs. John McGro
nan of Brooklyn. Mr.. and Mrs, Harry
Russ, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wtcker, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Steele. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Todd. Mr.. and Mrs. John j.
Hickey. Mr.. and Mrs. John Kennedy,
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. G. Clausen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter German, Mrs. William Welsh, Mrs.
Charles Lohse, Mrs. B. J. Vreeland, Mrs.
Weidermayer, Mrs. T. Winters, Mrs.
Welsh, Misses Katie O'Rourke. Mary
Fitzgerald, Josephine Manning of Phila-
delphta. kittie Hickey, Rose MeCormack,
Katie Mccormack, Mamie Kinian of
Brooklyn, Katie Langton, Maggie Smith,
Misses Herman, Elqa Welsh, Matte
Welsh, Bella Fitzgerald of Brooklyn, Lii
lie Bowling of New York, Cassie Lyons
and Messrs. John OBrien, Charles Welsh,
Edward Welsh, John Winters, Thomas
Rutledge, Tony Murray, Michael Garry,
Eugene Dewitt. Thomas Rooney, William
McCann, James G.. Fitzgerald, Thomas
Fitzgerald. Daniel Mullins. Eugene Muir
ray. Winfield Vreeland, Daniel Hickey, J.
E. German and William d. Grady.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
MRS. K00H'S JEALOUS HUSBAND
He Deserted Her Two Years Ago and
She Asks for Divorce.

Master in Chancery Charles K. Cannon
of Hoboken took testimony yesterday in
the case Of Mrs. Mamie Koch for an abso-
lutte divorce from her husband. Mrs.
Koch keeps a ship chandlery establish
ment at No. 2l6 River street. Her hus-
band. Conrad, who formerly conducted
the business, left her on October q, 1894,
and sailed for Germany on the Bremen
Line steamship Lain.
In her petition Mrs. Koch states tina
her husband was very jealous of her and
frequently quarrelled with her when she
talked to customers. She said she often
spoke to men who came to the store.
Whenever Koch noticed it, however, there
was trouble and usually the customer was
elected.
Before Koch vert away he told Mrs.
Marquardt, his sister-in-1aw. that he
could not stand his wife's conduct any
longer.
II cannot live with her he said, and
/ am going to leave her for ever"
Mrs. Koch waited for two years, accord
ing to the provisions in the statutes rela-
tive TO such cases and then filed her petit
ton in the Court of Chancery at Trenton
for a divorce.
The petition was referred to Cannon to
take testimony. The testimony will prob
ably be presented in court this week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
ECKS-sWENARTO
Pretty wedding at III West Side
MefhodfRt Church.

TMtttao0lSt ShuFcus
The West Sid Methodist Church was
Handsomely decorated yesterday in honor
Of the wedding Of Mr.. George H. Lincks
n Miss Grace Emma ~Swenarton, which
took place there at 5;45. The young people
of the church, with whom both bride and
groom are very popular, decorated the
church. At the altar an arch was erected,
made of autumn leaves. At the base
palms and potted plants were arranged.
The Rev. Charles Little, pastor OF the
church, performed the
The bride wore a gown OF wnlIe SIN
trimmed with applique embrofaered cnll5
fon. 1t was made with high neck and
long sleeves and the skirt had no tram.
She carried brides. roses. The maid OF
honor. Miss Hazel ~Swenartot, was attired
in white silk and she carried pink and
white chrysanthefnums. Miss Margaret
Server, Of Pearl River. cousin of the
bride. and Miss Addie Swenarton, were
n carried white chrysanthemums. and
Miss Swenarton wore pink silk and car
rfed pink chrysanthemums. The best
man was Mr.. Edward Thorpe. The ushers
Gates. Mr.. James Thorpe and Mr.. VIM.
Beach. The church was filled.
A wedding reception foflowed at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James H. Swenarton, No. rs. West
Side avenue. When MIR. and Mrs. Lincks
departed for Washington en- route for
Ola fOfnl tUiliOFL anu IeiSiiHichG' ShCS
were showered with flowers in place of the
uncomfortable rice formerly in vogue.
Mrs. Lincks' travelling gown was a tailor
suit of blush grey covert cloth. She wore
a large black velvet hat.
Among the guests at the reception were:
Miss Server, Miss Margle Swenarten,. Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Gates. the Rev. and Mrs.
Charles Little. Mrs. Edward Smith, Mrs.
F. Lockwood, Mrs. Louise Ritter. Miss
FLORENCE Ritter. both of Brooklyns Mr..
Heber Ware. Mr.. and Mrs. Morrell Bur
Dfsn ~, Tx rhfn
~swenarton. Mrs. Sophia Lincks. Mrs.
Llncks. Mr.. George F. Lincks. Mrs. P.
Carruthers. Messrs. Edward Iaylor.
Frank Burrows. Harry Stivers. Edwin
Tsylor. Charles Gates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
MARION-PRIEsT.

4 very pretty wedding was so1emnized
last evening by the Rev. Father Fullerton
in the upper part of ST. Peters Church.
The contracting parties were Miss Bella
Priest and Mr.. John Marion. q young
lawyer of this city. The bridesmaid was
Miss Frances Priest, a sister of the bride.
and Mr.. George f. Mccormack was the
best man.
The bride was dressed in white corded
silk trimmed with Duchess lace, and car
ried a bouquet of carnations. The
bridesmaid wore a dress of Duchess
white organdie over green satin with lace
garniture. and she carried a bouquet of
pink roses.
Mr.. Phillip McMahon was chief usher.
The couple held a small reception at
the residence of the bride on Cole street
before they started on their wedding trip
to Niagara Falls.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28

have been financially assisted during the
ministers of the State. :.
The ASPECTS of Ministerial Culture"
was the topic of the afternoon discussion:
1t was opened by Rev. D.. ]. Yerkes, of
Plainfield, on Spiritual Power"
Mr.. Yerkes was followed by Rev. A.
w. Wishart. on Executive Ability" who
said that more than holiness was required
by the pastor. He needed a great intel
Rev. S. z. Batten, Of Morristown. fol-
lowed. taking sympathy for Men for
his topic. He said a man might know
theology Thoroughly and still not be
have sympathy with men.
Principal j. Z. Perry, of Peddie Insti-
tute, addressed the convention. He de-
Athens were loaded in cars, and the
authorities were afraid TO give them arms
for fear they would shoot each other.
The Turks were trained. The boys were
worthy of confidence unless they were
Rev. c. c. Tilley spoke for the South
sence of Rev. II. X. 1Trask. He asked for
endownlents, and also that the people
send their children to the schools.
fer tie Training School in Philadelphia.
The Christian Endeavor Society in his
church sent one of their number to the
school TO receive ars z s ssh ;. training "a. IN ag, for
Iii il3 1iO SSAcCi
was founded by Mrs. Gushing, who once
held a commission as captain in the army
and commanded fourteen hundred contra
bands. She surely. had proven executive
ability. There are four New Jersey pupils.
Four girls are now on their way to mis-
sionary fields abroad. He made an appeal
for financial aid for the school.
The. Committee on Nominations re-
ported the following officers, which were
elected:-For President. Rev. e. T. Tom
linson. Elizabeth; Vice Presidents, Rev.
c. {. Tillley, Bridgeton; II. a. Greisemer.
~Haddonield Jadson Conklins Trenton:
medieu. Newark; J., W. Brougher. Pat
terson: j. A. Chambliss. Orange; Secre-
tary. @. p. caches. Hightstown; Treas
urer. Rev. L. B. Hartman, Trenton.
II. Dodd. NJ. M. Finch, w. H. Gardiner.
C. A. Jenkins, H. S. Kidd, c. H. Pendle-
ton, C. P. Runyon.
Foster, j. +. Hopping r. H. johnson,
H. M. Lowry, W. T. S. Lumbar, R. NJ.
Luther, H. H. Thomas, H. Allen Upper.
Henry Wood.
childrey. Henry Cross, Frank Fletcher.
w t. Galloway, n. c.. A. Jones, J. w.
Lyell, Joseph Sullivan, T. E. vassar, Jr.,
Henry Westcott.
mon was preached by the Rev. c. H.
Dodd, of Newark, who took his text
from the twenty-ffth verse of the tenth
chapter of Matthew.
was Rev. L. e. Wheeler, of New Bruins
The services were opened by Rev. A.
G.. lawson, of Camden, with an EXPOSE
ton with a text from Roman XII, T.
tian Minister" which was participated
in by Rev. j. L. HASTE, Jr., of Croton,
n Rev. c.. H. Pendleton of Mt. Holly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28

THE eurfew movement now being ur-
gently pushed BY some Of the busypody
women Of PlaiufeId Is a fair illustration
of the petty tyranny we would have TO
contend with II women were granted the
right Of suffrage. Probably the curfe%
regulation would be extended from minors
to husbands and the only people allowed
on the streets after dark would be busy
body women, inspired by Heaven to pry
into other peoples morals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
INSANE WOMAN MAKES a ROW

Lizzie Joeham. "a years old, of No. $50
Fifth street, Hoboken. created a scene
on River street last night by running and
shouting. She was caught by Policeman
HAYES after a lively chase and locked up
~ Police HEADQUARTERS. City Physician
Simon. who attended her said that she was
derrented. Upon investigating it was
learned that the woman had at one time
been animate of the insane asylum at
snake Hill. A few weeks 81 she became
urite rational and the authorities at the
asylum released her in the care of her
sister.
Last night she was again taken with a
ft Of insanity and wandered away from
her horne. She was re-committed to the
ASYLUM this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
MOFFETT's PLUM DROPS.
He Will Become Revenus Collector
at Once.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ISL 1s97.-Isaac
Moffett, of Glassboro, was appointed yes
terday Collector of Internal Revenue for
the First District Of New Jersey. Having
been Collector for four years under Presi-
dent Harrison, Mr.. Moffett is entirely fa-
miliar with the duties of the office. He
is . personal friend of Senator Sewell
and Representative Loudenslager, and be-
sides had the cordial support of the other
member of the delegation. There was
never any contest over the appointment.
AS there is a vacancy in the office. caus-
ed by the resignation of Collector Butch
ca President CleveIalld's appointee, Mr..
Moffett will take charge just as soon as
the formalities can be complied with.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
OYsTERMBN TO MAKE A RAID
will Take Possession pr tho Entire
Oranokeu Claims.

Especial to The Jersey City News"
BR1DGEToN, Oct. %, 1S97.-The action
OF the oyster Tongers' Association at
their recent mass meeting in resolving tc
go in a body to the oyster beds claimed
by the Oranoken Company aud tong oys-
ters is causing considerable interest.
The Tongers' Association has issued a
printed cali to all its members to meet
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when
they viii go in d body to the Oranoken
beds. 1t is expected that there will be
Il large representation of the association.
The Oranokcn Company have marshais
on the scene and say they will arrest the
depredators.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
WATCH LOST ON A TROLLEY OAR

Ralph Barmer, of No. 76 Wilkinson
avenue, reported to the police of the
Ocean venue station, last evening, that
he had lost his gold watch and chain on
a G%reenville car. He says he got on the
car at Monmouth street, with the watch,
which he values at SIPS. in his possess
sion, but when the car reached the
Junction it had disappeared from his vest
pocket, along with the chain. He fur
Their says he does not think the watch
was stolen from his pocket but that he
must have lost it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
Nothing If not accurate.

SENATOR KETcHAM. We observe. is
busy explaining" the Delaware Dam bill
BY which a gift of $40. 900, 900 in franchises
was made TO a capitalistie ring. The ex-
plantations do not explain why the State
is to get nothing for this vast concession,
or why the steal was any more accept
able to the New Jersey Legislature than
10 that of Pennsylvania.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-28
FIRE BOARD MEETS.

At the meeting of the Fire Commission
ers last evening the payroll for the month
az October was passed, amounting to
"a D .S9. The pensions for the firefnen,s
widows were also passed, Commissioner
Cone was absent and after the transae-
tion OF the above business the meeting
adjourned till next Wednesday evening.