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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
A NEW COAL COMBINE.
Anthracite Companies at Work ON a
Deal That Will Add $I1.GOO.0OO
IN Their Annual Profits,

New York, Dec 22.-For several weeks
Wall street has been alive with rGmors of
a deal arranged among the anthracite coal
companies. designed to increase the profits
of the railroads and their mining compa-
MES. and to stiffcn the price of coal. Evl-
dencc of the deal has been given in the
steady rise of the 'coalers'' upon a slug
glSh and SiSgInS market.
The new plan is u monster piece OF
finance and bears the unmistak kable stamp
of j. Pierpont Morsan's handtwork. The
total profit annually to the coal combine
by the new scheme, ii Is figured. Will be
SH 6tS.GU0
The plan of the coal men is TO organize
under the liberal charter of the PennSEl-
Vdnia * Reading railroad as sales agent
which shall dispense entirely with the mid
dlemen aud save his profit to the producers
without increasing the cost materially to
the consumer. This new company, which
has not Yet received a name. is to buy from
the coal roads their entire product. pay
them adequate rates for transportation to
the markets, and sell to the retail dealers
direct.
The profits so saved it will distribute
monthly pro rata among the railroads. 1t
has been figured out that the plan means
an increase in the earnings of the Jersey
Central. the Reading, the Lchigh Valley
and the Delaware. Lackwanna & Western.
respectively of $l.W0.0o0 annually.
As the Independent producers have been
taken into the agreement. every ton OF
anthracite coal consumed in the United
States must be purchased from the general
agency company at whatever price it may
see fit to fix. The law of supply and de-
| mand will no longer enter into the economy
of this commodity.
Under the new plan cars will be trans
ported direct to the coal yard by the rail-
road companies in their own transfer floats.
which saves at least 20 cents a ton towing
fees and l per cent in the loss in dust and
droppings which is caused by breaking
ut the seaboard cities annually. the sum
of sS.6o0,o00 year will be saved TO the
trust.
Those who have figured on the saving to
the trust by the new departure allow 66la
cents per ton profit from the abolishment
of lighterinS across the bay and river. and
15 cents per ton saved on the profit of mid
dlemen. This makes n total profit of s1.1li2
per ton. On the 4o0O0,0I0 tons annually
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23

gents camps. proposing peace with auton-
omy. have failed. and that. therefore. no
other course is open than to finish the war
with war.
In a telegram to General Blanco protest
ing in the name of the Cuba autOnomistS
against the killing of Lieutenant Colonel
Ruiz. Senior Marcos Garcia says also that
hitherto the autonomiSts have observed n
passive attitude. but from this date they
will help to crush the rebellion. adding
that the war must be finished with war"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
ARENGUREN NOT KILLED.
On the Other Hand. He Wns PrOmOt-
cd. FollHovins the Execution
of Ruiz,

Havana. via Key West. Fla, Dec 90
All the best informed perssns deny chat
ArcnEurcn w"s killed with Ruiz. on the
contrary. there is good authority for the
report that. Immediately after Ruiz was
machcted. ArenGurcn was promoted from
the rank of colonel to that of briEider.
ii" delivered temporary command to his
first officer and wentto the camp of Con
cral heiandrc RodertgueZ TO inform him
of the execution Of Ruiz. after which he
returned and took charge of his troops.
General P4udu has written to Captain
General Rlanco to say that all the commits
Si0nerS who have been sent TO the inSur-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
WANAMAKER BUYS FINE CATS,
shipment of 100 PurebIOods Is Made
to Him From Maine An
EOrn Farm.

Watervilic. Me. Dec. 22.-The largest sim
gle shipment of fancy Angora cats from
the state of Maine was made from the Lin
da Vista Angora cat farm in this city yes
terday, there being 100 pure-blood Angoras
from the best known strains of imported
stock. This lot went to the store of John
Wanamaker in Philadelphia, except about
ten pairs. which went to New York
house. These cats are perfect in every way
Iii colors there are the pure white with blue
eyes, black and white Jet black bluffs.
tigers. raccoon and maltese. The shipment
vas made in three large crates This lot
makes nearly 800 cats which have been
shipped from the Linda Vista farm during
the present year. The cats are intended
for exhibition purposes by Mr.. Wanamaker
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23

the K1ondike country has caused persons
Interested in various routes to advance the
claims of their respective sections. The
Spokane chamber of commerce has sent
Frederic X. Marvin, an energetic newspaper
man of that town, as its representative to
urge the superior facilities of the overland
route northward from Spokane. This is the
old telegraph route laid down by the
agents of the Western Union Telegraph
Company years ago. when they sought TO
rim a telegraph line to EeriuS strait MIR.
Marvin has stated to the war department
that the route Is still clear: that through
tho dense Northern forests there is a trail
$50 feet broad affordng easy passage for
draft animals and that the feasibility oc
the route is shown by the fact that for
many wears il has been traversed by nU-
yerous trappsrs and prospectorS, while tha
absence of heavy grades insures the ami
mails to carry large loads. Secretary Alger
is; asked to delegate some of the army Off
GERS near Spokane to report upon the ad-
vantagcS of the route.
The Huntington Route.
The best line to st. Paul.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
SMYRNA BADLY SHAKEN.
The Great Asia Minor City Suffers Sc
vcrely From Another Earth-


earthquakes increasing in intensity have
occurred to-day around Smyrna. Asia Mi
nor. Already considerable damage has
been done and some persons have been
killed and mAny injured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
A NINETEEN POUND BABY.
Mrs. August RadE<c. of Oshkosh. Wis.
Gives Birth to "a Prize
Infant.

Oshkosh. Wis. Dec 22-The biggest baby
on record has been born in this city. At
least there is no record of a larger one. 1t
weighed nineteen pounds and local physi-
ciaus say the previous record was sixteen
pounds.
The parents are Mr.. and Mrs. August
R:.dke. They are Germans. but not of un-
Usual physique. The baby is the seventh
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Radkc, five of whom
still survive. one of these weighed fourteen
pounds and another eleven. The last child
measures two feet in length
Both mother and child are doing well.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
Second Suit to Break n VIII.

New York Dec. 22.-Another suit. in ad-
dition to the one now heing tried. was to-
day instituted to upset the will of the late
Mrs Mary johnson. who left an estate of
more than half million dollars. most of
which is bequeathed to Roman Catholic in
stitutions and the Rev. MIR. J. w. Power,
pastor of All Saints church, this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23

Smyrna. which has suffered repeated Vi
the capital of the vlayet of Aidan. on II
plain at the head of the gulf of Smyrna,
gus For centuries it has been the most
important center of trade in the Lcvant.
At the last census it had population of
nearly 10. 900.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
North Dakota Bnnk EpiIurc.

remhina. y. u. Dee. 22-The First Ma
tional bank is closed. The bank had accum-
ulated So, on IN valueleSs securities dur
ing the presidency of l.. T.. Booker. who is
now a fugitive from justice. having de-
fsulted his bond In the UHited States court
for other banking frauds. Stockholders
hope to reopen the bank.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
Pittsburg & Gulf Wreck.

Milan. Mo-, Dec. 22.-tSpecial) a freight
wreck occurred near Dur ham. on the Port
Arthur route. this morning. caused by IL
broken rail The engine and five cars were
dersiled All the cars were loaded, one with
cattle. No lives were lost. The passenger
due here at II o'clock this morning arrived
at o'clock this evening.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
Santa Fe Fireman Fall. Dead.

Newton. Kas.. Dec. 22-(Special) This
morning at O'Clock. Walter Burns. of this
city. Il fireman on the Santa Fe, fell dead
on his engine near st. John. He was shov-
cling coal at the time of his death. and fell
forward dead, without a moments warm
ing. Heart disease was the cause assigned
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
Prussinn Mine Horror.

Dortmund. Prussia. Dec. 22-An explo-
sion of fire damp took place to-day at
the Kaiser StuhlZwei pit. with terrible re-
suits. Eight corpses have been brought to
the surface. and seven men who are living
hut severely injured. There are five still
missing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23
Tho california limited

Takes you to Los Angeles In only 5s hours
over the Santa Fe Route. Best route-best
train-best time. Meals always good. g
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23

NO FINER TRAIN RUNS out of KAN.
SAS CITY than THE BURLINGTON
ROUTE complete NEW ELI for CHI
CAGO. New Dining Car service; flush yes-
Iibule on every car.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-23

for America but in the village of La Hulpe,
rear Brussels. Belgium. thc other day "A
farmers wife gave birth to child; wei sh-
ing tweiity-one pounds which is declared
hv experts to be the heaviest known.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26

Mrs. Dounegan aud children are on
the sick list.
Mrs. Anna Titus has purchased Samuel
Keen's bouse and will move there soon
William Vanleer and wife, who live on
the Walter Panooast farm, are both sick.
Samuel Oliphant and wife have been
entertaining John Crankshaw and wife,
of Frankford, Pa.
Lot Robinson moved from L. P. Neck
on Wednesday, and now occupies Morris
Peaks Sbarptown farm.
The moving slate of some of our bust
ness men is apparently in shattered
condition. We hope it may soon be
repaired.
Jehu j. Rook, who has been taking
course of training in the art of shorthand
writing at Eastman College, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y graduated last week, and
is now spending some time with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Rook.
The following are the names of the
pupils in the public school that received
the highest averages the past month:
Helen Moore. 96; Charlie Robinson, 94;
Elsie Titus, SO; Katie Stoltz, 80; Gertie
Whitesell, 90; Alberta Oiiphant, go;
Harry Jones, 80; Morris Purtell, 81.
Madam rumor says that WashiDgton's
Birthday was celebrated by Joseph
Weber's family, near Courses Landing,
in very pleasing aud Interesting manner
One of the daughters and Wilbert Sharp
engaged in tying a knot with their
tongues that they will never be able to
unite with their teeth. They returned
from their wedding tour 10 time to hold
a reception at the home OF his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp, or Thursday
evening, We wish them a smooth
journey through life.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26

Miss Mary Bassett is visiting relatives
in Woodstown.
Mrs. Morris P. Newton, of Sharptown,
has been visiting relatives here.
John K. DAYies and family have re-
turned from attending the funeral of
Mrs. Davies sister, Mis- Hannah Bell, at
Orange.
The Democratic caucus to nom mate
ticket for the spring election will bs held
at Acton's restaurant on Friday evening,
March 9th, a: 7.30 O'Clock.
The last of the socals of the Ladies'
Guild of St. Georges Church was held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs John H.
Jenkins last Wednesday evening. 1t was
a happy place to be.
Movings are getting in motion. Lott
Robinson moved to Sharptown last We'd
nefday. Others around the village are
exChangiD Dg places OF residence as fast as
opportunity affords.
The funeral of C. Lloyd Steward was
largely attended last Saturday. Revs.
A. ]. Dolbow and VIM. Lilly came down
from Bridgeport and took part in the
services at the church.
Charles Lloyd, an aged and respected
farmer OF this township, died at his
home near Harrisonville last Saturday,
aged 80 years. His funeral took place
yesterday morning,at II O'Clock.
The following offices are to be filled at
the election, Tuesday, March Oh: Town
ship Committeeman, to succeed Francis
StraugheD; collector, assessor, overseers
of highway and poor, com mmissioners of
appeal, constable and pound keepers.
The fourth gu srterly conference will
be held at the NJ. E. Church next Satur-
day evening, at 745. Presiding Elder,
Rev. George B. Wight, will be present.
He will also preach Sunday morning, at
1915, and conduct the lovefeast at 9.15.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26
WoodstoWn, N. ].



Notwithstanding the bad times the
delinquent tax list of the borough is no
larger than last year.
The revival services at st. Paul's NJ E
Church, under the efficient labors of the
pastor, Rev. s. X. Hickman, have been
very suecessfui.s
The revival services 10 Emanuel Church
still continue with much interest mani
tested, from five to ten persons coming
forward each night.
The mild weather of the last few days
has brought out a number of fishermen
from their state of hibernatiou, and pre-
paratlons are now being made to gill the
unwary shad.
Constable VIM. Carney was in town
Wednesday conducting a sale of the
effects Of VIM. Davis and Theo. Elch, for
the purpose of closing the partnership
between them.
Joseph Harbesou, while unloading a
car of stone at the Carney's Point Gun
Cotton Works. crushed his hand quite
badly, but not so seriously as to necessi
tate amputatiOn.
A special meeting of Borough Council
was called on Tuesday evening at which
the business of the year was wound up
and the finance committee made ont the
financial statement for the past year.
Politics seem to be dead letter in the
town, for although the spring election is
only about two weeks off, no one seems
to know who the candidates will be.
Possibly some one can be found who will
be willing to help spend the balance 10
the Borough treasury.
MIR. Edw. G. Brick has removed his
phi osphate house from it's old location to
position adjoining the rear of Captain
Whittaker's feed mill, aud MIR. Arthur
Green has had charge of the hard are
store while MIR. Brick was engaged in
perintendipg the removal of the build
ing.
The pbonograph entertainment given in
Emanuel Church on Saturday evening
last. by Mr.. q. E. Crompton aud Mr.. L
l.. Huff, proved very pleasing, and 10
spite of the exceedingly bad weather a
good audience was present. The Sunday
school realized enough to clear it of
Indebtedness.
The Borough Election Boardseem to be
in somewhat of a quandary as to how to
hold the coming election. 1t seems to be
the opinion of the Council that the Law
does not require municipalities of under
1000 inh abitans to erect booths and com
ply with the provisions of the Australian
Ballot Law, aud it is possible that this
will be the course adopted. Woodbury.
decided that this was the case, and SO
held their election last spring.
ISIS Harriet, daughter Of Chss Hor-
ner, of Centrevile, and Mr.. Alfred Cook
man Patten, were united in marriage at
the residence of Rev. j O. r. Corliss, pas
tor of the Wesley Memorial Church,
Bridgoton. on Saturday, Feb. 20th. It is
the " ish of their many friends that the
joyfulress of their wedding day may con
tInue through life. Mr.. and Mrs. Pattep
are at present residing in Pennsgrove, al
the residence of the groom's father, John
Patteu.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26
What To Do.
AIarried.

SHARP-W WEBBER-At the residence of
the BRIDES parents, in Warrington, on Feb.
%, 1897, by Rev. f. j. Collier, d. D., OF Woods
town, Mr.. j. WilDert Sharp, of oharptown,
and Miss Mary J. Webber. daughter of
Joseph IL. Weber.
RISCOM-BRADWAY AY-By Friends cere-
mony, on Fourth-day, Second Month 18th,
1897, Elmer Griscom and Lydia p. Bradway,
daughter of Jonathan J. Bradway, both OF
Warrington.
W.ARD-BROWN- the residence of the
bride, Feb II, 1897, by Rev. j Ward Gamble,
pastor of the Broad way NJ. e CT urch, Salem,
Mr.. Alburtus Ward and Miss Maggie Z.
Brown, both of Salem.
ERHARDT-O'BRIEN- the residence
of the brides mother, No. lG4O south Fit
teenth street, Philadelphia, Feb. 10. Is. Z. by
Rev. VIM. F. S. Nelson, Of Amber, Pa
assisted by Rev. q. W. Folwell, OF Pbiladel-
phia Paul Erhardr, of salem, and NJ. Flea
nor O'Brien, of Philadelphia.
MOORE-MEAD-At the residence of the
brides mother, Feb. II, 1897, by Rev. Alfred
Wagg, A. NJ J., of Elmer, Mr.. John b. Moore
ana Nj ISIS Clara Mead, bath of Elmer.
RICHARDS-WILTSE the residence
of the bride, at Lincoln, Feb. %, 1897. by Rev
W. E. Blackiston. Mr. Joseph &. Richards,
of Harrisonville and iss Carrie Wiltsee.
MICKEL-HITCHNER the residence
of the BRIDES mother Daretown, Feb. 24th
by the Rev. j John Ewing, d ID, Benjamin S.
Nickel. of p Philadelphia, to Alberta Hitchner
of Dare own
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26
v R l!1I!| N d VI E !
WIN be sold at public vendue, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. 1897

at the residence of the subscriber, in Piles
grove township. on the road leading from
WOodstown TO SwedesboFO. one and one half
miles from the former place, near Point
airy station, the following described per
Sonal property:
HoRsEs-3 head. Bay horse, II years old,
kind and gentle good orker; pair of mules,
years old, lsh hands high, are well-mated
and good team.
CATTLE-6 head of cows, now milking, or
will be in profit soon; 6 shoats.
FARMING lMPLEMENTS-lron-armp plantation
wagon, large market wagon, one-horse mar
ket wagon, lime body, with false sides; cart,
sleigh, Champion mower, horserake, set of
truck shelvings, two-hOrse plows, Syracuse e
plow, one-horse plows, Buckeye riding
cultivator, log roller, 3 sections: Jwo-h horse
harrow, small harrow, cut harI ow, Bos s
hanu fOdder cutter, corn marker corn COW
erer, corn shelter, gang pillow, . cullivators,
sweet potato harrow, Decker sweet potato
hitler, Decker sweet potato digger, stalk
sled, wheelbarrow, 2 straps of bells, waterin y
trough, IA feet long; grindstone, rubber
belting, 200 truck baskets, hay fork, rope,
DOCKS ana car; portable boiler, holds p
gallons; bushel basket, bushel, halfbushel
and hali-peck measures grain bags,
sacks, hotbed covers, wood swings, patent
beam, stalk knives, shovels, forks, rakes,
hoes, swingleIrees, large cider press, small
cider press, grinder, large cask with lCO gal
Ions of vinegar, years old.
HARNEsS-2 sets of double work harness,
set OF single carriage harness. brides, lines,
and trace chains.
HOUSEHOLD GooDs-4 bedsteads. good goose
feather bed, with bolster and pillows; 2 hem
feather beds, holsters and pillows; straw
beds, sheets, blankets, qui ts bureaus.
stands, 90 yards ingram carpet, 60 yards
good rag carpet. wool stripe; step c'rpet
and rods, half-doZen light cane-seat chairs,
half-d. zen dark cane-seat chairs, rockers,
Wilcox White organ. table u feet enten-
sion liable. round table, with drop leaf;
mal6ie-top stand, small stands, sewing
machine, hanging lamps, looking glasses,
table covers, curtains, lamps, . cross-legged
tables, parlor stoves, Model Harmony cook
stove. lot of Windsor chairs, dishes, Kettles,
pans, tubs, pork barrels, lard cans, clothes
wrfnger, ice cream freezer, churn, canned
fruit, boxes, barrels, and other things too
tedious to mention.
CoRN-500 bushels of corn on the ear, 20 lbs.
to the bushel.
Sale 10 commence at l O'Clock, p. NJ :, sharp.
Condftions-On albums of $40 and upwards
credit of seven months VIII be given, on
note with approved security, payable at the
Woodstown Bank, interest after thirty days.
All sums under $40 cash at close of sale. No
goods to be removed until conditions are
complied with GIDEON CRISPIN
!; Al Weatherby. Auct.
Nj. ID. Dickinson. Clerk.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26
SwedesbOrO Items.

1.-THE MONITOR REGISTER can be found for
sale every week at Pixies News Agency.l
l. Hurff Weatherby has been on a
business trip to Denton, Nj. this week
Evangelist Barker occupied the pulpit
of the M. E. Church on Sunday ey e ling
DR.. T. B. Turner lost a part of his
tomato hotbed by fire last Saturday
night
James Makelva, who has been SERIOUSLY
| i'll for some time, is able to be about his
room.
Our fishermen are taking catfish in
considerable quantities, but carp are
| scarce.
Rev. s. F. GaskiIl exchanged pulpits
with R.v. B. F. Sheppard, of Auburn.
on Sunday.
Levi Bowers and wife, of Clayton.
spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs.
William Eastlack.
L. W. Davidson has been West on a
trip connected with his business as COM
mission merchant.
William Mem ister, wife and son, of
Pittsburg, Pa, are the guests of Thomas
II. Gaskll and wife.
The first thunder storm of the season
visited this section last Monday night.
accompanied by heavy rain
Samuel T. Stewart removed from the
Henry Mitchell farm to the farm owned
by Aaron Huff, on Tuesday
We understand that Adrian P Lock
will move into town this spring, and
occupy VIM. IL. Poinsett's house.
'Uuele John" Plerso1 is improying
and hopes to be out soon. His chances
for re election as Freeholder are good
Arthur Sparks represented Memirako
Tribe at the great Council of Improved
Order of Red Men, at Trenton, this
week.
Miss Fannie Young, of Norristowp.
Pa. and Harry M,Intire, of Philadelphia,
have been visiting I. H. Weatherby and
daughters.
Siuniekson, Bro. 81 Co., of Salem,
advertise an auction sale of clothing here
on Friday and Saturday evenings. Look
out for bargains.
Swedesboro Lodge, No 2S, A. o. U. w.,
has paid to the widow of Allen Wallace.
of Paulsboro, the sum of So 600, on the
death of her husband.
The remains of Catharine, wife of
James j. Brennan, were brought from
her late home, 10 Philadelphia and in
tered in st. JOseph's Cemetery on Satur.
day.
The Epwortb League of the Methodist
Church will give an entertainment on
Friday evening, in Meley's Hall, entitled
'The Iuter.S State Milkmaids' Conven-
tion
Mrs. 8. F. Gaskill attent ed the Ed.
worth League Convention at Burlington
last week, and then went to Trenton,
where she spent several days with rela-
tives.
William, the youngest son of Mrs.
Hattie Croft, died on Tuesday of brain
fever. Mrs. Croft lost her husband only
few months ago, and she has the deep.
est sympathy of the community in this
added sorrow.
Charles Wilson, assiguee of Benj Fl.
Black offered the mill property and farm
at public sale on Thursday. The proper.
ties were put up subj.ct to the mortgages,
and no bids being received, the sale was
adjourned for two weeks.
Sweet potatoes still continue low in
price, the very best stock bringing only
90 cents per barrel at our station. Con-
sdering the large qnan tiles still on hand,
and the small prics. the prospect for our
farmers is anything bat encouraging.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-26

The sale Tor LAKES un Saturday did not
amount to much, only two properties
being sold.
Daniel Boyce and wife, of Pbiladelp hia,
paid flying visit to John NJ. Willis and
wife on Friday.
Daniel P. Dorrell, who has been con.
foed to his house for some weeks by
sickness, is now able to go out.
Robert Stone, of Fairport. New York,
is visiting his sick father in law, Isaac
Evans. His wife arrived several days ago.
The revival services at the M. E. Church
have closed. About twenty persons were
converted during the meetings, and their
names added to the church list.
Mrs. Beulah M. Kidd has purchased of
John B Dunham the house and lot on
Hedge street which the latter bought at
the sale of the real estate of the late James
Reeves,