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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04
NEAT TOY BALLOON.
This Tells How Any Boy Girl Can
Make One of Them.

1t is easy enough to make a neat lit
Tie balloon at Il cost of only Il few cents.
Buy several large sheets of stout tbs
sue paper and cut them into IA sections
the shape of that shown in the picture,
and of such size as you may wish-three
feet is a good length. Now paste
these strips together at their edges,
being careful to leave no Sits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

SIMPLIFYING TIE MATTER -Attorney-"In
order TO fight this case intelIigentiy must
know, in the first place, whether you are
guilty or not" Client-"Well, if you've got
to know the truth, I'm guilty" Attorney
Good Now the affair is simple All that
We've got to do is to establish an alibi .
Chicago journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

"PoP," said Willie, "why is it called a
gymnasium "Why! Why, because that's
It's namo-ah--' "Ycs, l know that" said
Will e, but why didn't they call it Tom
nasium or Bobnasium, eh?"-Harper' 8
Round Table.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

the Dogr" asked the lady of the house, in
dignantly. "No, mum, ] really canuot,' re
piled the tramp at the door; ''you see. |
ruined my eycsight looIin' for work. -
Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

ARTIE-'Darling, you have no idea how
anxious | was while you were coming down
the rope ladder Twas so afraid you had not
fastened it securely above" Susie-"You
needn't have been alarmed, dear. Papa
tied the knot for me. ''-Detroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

SOME of DR.. c. +. Watkins cures of chronic
disease are called miracles by his patients.
DR.. Watkins charges 10 cents in stamps TO
consult with him. His address is Aver, Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

Teacher, is this ruler straight?"
mo, Mary; l bent it a little this
morning on Bob Timbers, but I'll ham
mer it straight pretty soon on Tommie
Grinwell. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

1t willtel any farmer how to cure abortion
(slinking), Barrenness failure to breed or
retained afterbirth, free. Enclose two
stamps. 3. NJ. LISTER, Lyndonville, Vt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

=. FITS stopped rec and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer Free 50 trial bottle IL
treatise DIX. KLINE, g33 Arch St., Phila, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

'WnY can't you get an accident insurance:
Grumpy" "B cause they say I'm TOO stlf
to dodge BICYCLES "-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

WHEN boys first get to thinking they are
men they call each other by their last names
w ashinGton DcmocLat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

A MAN must have mighty little to do who
has time to preserve and keep in order
every scrap of business paper he ever gets
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

~ KNOW now, remarked the young man
who was sued for breach of promise, why
they call it courting Credit Lost.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

PIso's Cure is the medicine to break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-MRs. Nj. e.
BLUNT, Sprague, Wash, March s, '9i.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

WHEN women notice anything suspicious
they begin to talk and the men begin to
WatCh.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

THE John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse,
Wis, sent special train load of seed pota-
toes, seed oats, grasses and clovers 10 Texas
customers, leaving La Crosse January l1th
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

BREArH1Ess HuxTER-"I say, boy, did
you see rabbit run by herem Boy-''Yess,
sir" Glow long ago." Boy THINK
it'll be three years next Christmas Amer
lean Review,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

If you are unjust to friend don't i'm
agine that because he says nothing lie
didn't notice it.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

A sLIP-a sprain- lame. st. Jacobs Oil
cures it all the same.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

LOTs OF people fool away a great deal
more time training a dog than they do on
their hildren.- Washington Ia.) Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

THE man who wears hair shirt hates
those who dress comfortably .-Rams Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

PAINS and aches break down. st. Jacobs
Oh builds up and finishes with cure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

That Castelane baby is getting enough
presents to stock u Department store.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
Is Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

BEFORE YOU put in crop Of wild oats
remember that you will have to reap what
you soW-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

THE inventor of pins did more for tho
world than the builder of the pyramids
Ram Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

A MAN humps himself with lumbago. He
hustles when cured by ST. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

SIMULTANEOUSLY with the discovery of
her first gray hair, woman discovers that
it runs in her family to turn gray carly
Atchisou Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

AN Atchison man and his wife are not on
speaking terms, because he said he dn't
tell his rubbers from hers.-AtchisOn Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04
New Orleans

CHURCHES are beginning to understand
their business wheu they serve free lunches.
-AtChisOn Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, l0c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

In FL Paso a meal can be obtained at a
place called the Pigs Ear restaurant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

ONE reason there is so much profit in
chickens is that if properly managed the
,eighbors provide all the feed for them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04
No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 490, 00J cured. Whynot let No-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SIC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04
To Make Lnce YeIInM.

To give cheap white lace the yellow
ish tinge beloved of artists, steep it for
q few minutes in weak tea.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

WHEN bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed 1Oc, 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

How 1T would soften the push of the door
in the book agents face sometimes, if we
could see the little hands that stretch out
to him for bread.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

WHEN the world comes to its worst twill
soon be ut it's best.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04
Queen g. Crescent

Sc Miles Shortest to New Orleans, 100 Miles
Shortest TO Jacksonville from Cincinnati.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

II robs the world for n man Of ability to
live in idleness Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

EITHER people should be more natural out
in company or less natural when alone
with their families .-Atchison Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

Queen and Crescent Route "a hours Gin
cinnati to New Orleans.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

Our idea of good cook is one who fries
oysters in such II way they don't shrink
more than half.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

JUST try 10c. box of Cascarets candy CO.
thartic, fnestliver and bowel Regulator made
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

DoN'T refuse or excuse-St. Jacobs Oils
the cure for bruise.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

KEEP the heart young and the body will
be slow in growing old.-Ran's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

Lone and short-years with rheumatism,
no time with St. Jacobs Oil-and cure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

SOONER or later every great thought viii
make its way around the world.-Ram's
Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-04

WRINKLES come with neuralgia. They GO
with st. jacobs Oil's cure OF it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
/" BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS"

arrives Buffalo s.55 p. NJ. Pullman vesibul.
Day coaches and Parlor Cars. pdning Car
Service. Meals a Ia carte. Connects at
Buffalo with through sleepers to Detroit and
l2.55 P. M. daily. except Sunday, for MAUcH
CHUNK and intermediate points.
LES P. M. Sunday only. for EASTON.
MAUCH CHUNK and Coal branches.
BARRE. PITTSToN. SCRANTON and princi.
ni intermediate stations. Conneo Is for ali
points in coal regions. Chair Car to Wilkes
barre.
sAAR fS ffTTTsToN. sscRANTyoNa' and prinei.
nal intermediate stations. Connects for ali
points in coal regions Pullman Buffet Par.
for car to Wilkesbarra
5.sf P. M. daily for EASToN and interme-
S.ss P. M. daily. except Sunday, Express for
s~LATINGTON and principal intermediate sta
tiors. Connects for Reading and Harrisburg.
Chair Car to Siatington.
7.1a P. M. daily for BUFFALO. NIAGARA
FALLS and all points West. Pullman Sleeper
vestibuled Train. New York to Chicago. Sleep
ers to Buffalo and Toronto.
s.4s P. N, daily. except Sunday. Stopping
SpHETTHLEHEM. MAUCH CHUNK. L. & B
IITNCTION. SAYKE. GENEVA, ROCKIES
TER, BATAVIA, and BUFFALO Pullman
Sleeper for Buffalo. None but Sleeping Car
Ds sss 8. NJ far asiiy f S1 9rfHEascA. cat dsaEvA.
ana ali points West. Pullman Sieepers TO
Wilkesbarre and Ithaca.
Additional local trains daily. encept Sunday,
leave as follows: 9.ls A. M. IA. 4.a and
III tickets and Pullman accommodation at
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.
baggage from hotel or residence through to
destination t&f
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15

SPECIAL MASTERS SALEM cHANcERY
Between Charles H. Poppe and wife, COM
claimants, and Wtlhelmlna Z. Hutaf and others,
defendants.
On Bill for Partition and Decree for Sale.
James A. Gordon. Solicitor.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of
Chancery Of New Jersey, made In the above
cause and bearing date, on the third day of
August, eighteen hundred and ninety-seyen, di-
recting a sale of all and singular the premises
mentioned and described In said bill of com
plant and decree for sale, /. Isaac Romano.
Special Master in Chancery of New Jersey
shall sell at public vendue. to the highest
bidder, on
Der next t1S9Tl,
at two o'clock in the afternoon. upon the
premises hereinafter described, in the civ IF
Hoboken, in such portions as to me shall seeu
certain lot or tract Of land and premises sit.
uate in the City of Hoboken, in the County
of Hudson, bounded and described as follows
to wit:-Commencing at q point In the west.
Willow street). distant. eighty-one and one.haIf
(S15h) feet northerly from the northwestern
corner of Willow avenue and. Eighth street
and running thence northerly and along the
feet (27 ft.); thence westerly and parallel wifi
Eighth street one hundred feet 100 fl 4. tbenoa
southerly and parallel %with Willow avenre
twenty-seven CD feet, and thence easterly and
Of Willow avenue. the point or place Of he
ginning. including the inchoate right Of dover
Of the complainant. Honora Poppe. and the
defendant. Sophia Johanna Gerken Poppe, and
Pagan Iron Works thereon.
Together with all and singular the heredita-
ments and appurtenanees to the said prem
ises belonging or in any wise appertaining.
Special Master in chancery OF New Jersey.
S14.40
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
WERE THEY FREIGHT CAR THIEVES

About half past seven o'clock last night
Patrolman Rockford of the Sixth pre-
cinct noticed Frank O'Grady of No. III
Griffith street, and Frank Fortwengler,
of No. 242 Hancock avenue, entering Mey-
er's drug store, at the corner of Summit
avenue and Irving street, with a we'll
filled feed bag. The officer waited until
they came out and an examination of the
contents of the bag revealed the fact
that 1t was about -three-quarterS full of
oilmeaL When questioned they admitted
having tried to sell the stuff, which they
claimed to ave found in an Erie coal car
lying near the S%ecaucus Station. They
were taken to the Webster avenue police
station.
There they repeated their disconnected
the bag at four o'clock. When asked
where they had spent their time TIL the
hour of Dheir arrest, each contradicted
the other.
O'Grady was remembered as the man
who was shot by a driver of a swill wag-
on on the Boulevard, hear Paterson ave-
nue., about three months ago. He claim
ed at the time that he and a companion
had caught hold of the tail board of
the wagon In a spirit of fun and hat
the driver without any other provocation
had drawn his revolver and shot at them.
The police doubted the story at the time
had attempted to hold up the driver for
beer money. 1
Although young in years, each is known
as a hard character. The police believe
that the bag of oilmeal was stolen from
an Erie car.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
HIS LEGS CRUSHED
Wheelman Baldwin Run
Down by a Trolley Car
While Dodging
Trucks.
he TOOK 1 CHANCE ONCE TOO OFTEN
Bicyclist Greyille Thrown OFF by
Reckless Drivers on the
Boulevard.
HE TOOK L CHANCE ONCE TOO OFTEN

William C. Baldwin, twenty-five years
old. of No.. 212 Nunda avenue, was run
down by a North Hudson County Rail-
road trolley car this morning. Both his
legs were rushed, his head was cut and
he sustained other injuries which may re-
suit fatally.
At ST. Francis Hospital, where he was
taken for treatment, it is said hat his re-
covery is very doubtful.
Baldwin had been to New York on his
bicycle, and crossing the Erie ferry TO
this city was on his way home. Pavonia
avenues was crowded with trucks and it
was with difficulty that Baldwin remained
in his saddle. Dodging in and out between
them n having many narrow escapes
Baldwin managed to get a far up the
avenue as kelso street. At that point he
was put in a pocket behind two trucks.
His only avenue of escape was between
the truck wheels and SO out on the car
tracks. Both trucks were heavily loaded
and the boxes on them were piled up SO
nigh. tina Baldwin was unable to see
whether or not a car was approaching.
He determine to take the chance. One
hard push on the pedal sent him out in
the middle of the car tracks. He was be-
tween the rails when he discovered that
a car was rushing upon him. Baldwin
became frightened, and for an instant sat
motionless on his wheel. The next mo-
ment the fender had struck the bicycle
and hurled it from under him. His head
struck the fender with terrific force. The
motorman made an effort to stop the car,
but it was under such Roadway hat ne
was unable to do so. = s.
polju-io rolIa3 Of thu fandar 1,pIora n
and the front wheels of the car passed
over his outstretched legs mangling them
to such an extent below the knees that
both will have to be amputated If he re-
covers. The car was crowded with pas
sengers. Many of them "a the acct
dent. One woman became hysterical and
finally tainted.
Others left the car hurriedly, sickened
by the crunching noise when the wheels
passed over Baldwin's legs.
The motorman. George Wetzer, of No.
SO Beacon avenue, remained on the front
platform as if afraid to move. Several
of the men passengers became excited and
cursed him for his stupidity and reckless
ness.
A crowd collected quickly and Baldwin
was carried to a near by saloon. A police
man appeared later and after sending a
hurry call to St. Francis Hospital for al
ambulance placed Wetzer. the motorHlan,
under arrest.
Baldwin was unconscious and the
ambulance surgeon said he thought his
skull was fractured, but a SUBSEQUENT
examination proved that it was not SO.
Three physicians are attending the I'm
fortunate wheelman and everything pos
Sible is being lone to save his life. Wet
police station and charged with atrocious
assault and battery. Subsequently he was
arraigned before Justice Potts. He is held
to await the result of Baldwin's injuries.
Baldwin was employed by the Wells.
Fargo Express Company on the pier at
the Erie Railroad depot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
ROOMS
NO. 80 Montgomery street, ersey City
OPEN AY AND NIGHT.
LADIES, DINING ROOM UPSTAIRS

TO DUDLEY G.. GAUTIER, INDIVIDUALLY
and as executor and trustee under Will Of
Josiah H. Gautier, deceased. Annie E. With
erbee, Walter c. Witherbee, her husband, in
dividually and as executor and trustee under
Will of Josiah H. Gautier, deceased; Clara
S. Bird. Oliver W. Bird. her husband;
under Will of Josiah H. Gautier. deceased;
Charles E. Gautier and Charles E. Gautier.
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for the
sum Of eleven dollars and ninety-one cents
City, in the County of Hudson and State Of
New Jersey, fronting on Sand street. which is
laid down and designated as lot E three
dred and ffty-two u252, upon an as
sessment made annexed to a report number
ninety-three 1888, made by the ommissi
ers Of Adjustment appointed in and for said
City by the Circuit Court Of the County Of
Hudson, a certified copy of which report and
tor of Jersey City, on the oath day of October,
1893. said report and map and said sale be-
act of the Legislature of New Jersey. passed
March 3Qth, 1886. entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collec
tion OF arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates nr water rents in
cities of this State. and imposing and levy
ing a tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
instead OF such arrearages. and to ~eLsorcs
the payment thereof, and to provide for the
sale OF lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
ARD you are rIrther notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate. and unless the said land
and real estate shall be redeemed. as pro-
vided in said acts, before the expiration of
six months from and after the service hereof,
a deed for the same Will be given conveying
10 The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City,
the fee simple of said land and real estate
according to the provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City. N. J., August 16, 1897.
H MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
E. HOGS,
(Seal.) Mayor.
Attest: NJ. ]. O'DONNELL.
City Clerk.
(Sale No. 5451A
rha n,au- 1eraev Title Guarantees & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15

TO HULDAH WHEATON. ENOCH
Wheaton,, her husband; Phoebe Corbett,
John Corbett, her husband; Henry ".
his wife; Robert Lundy, julia B. Sey-
mour, and The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York.
You are hereby notified hat at a pub
lie sale made by the City Collector OF
Jersey City. on the 18th day of october,
1892. The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey
dred and thirteen dollars and forty-one
cents ALL the land and real estate sit
P5ss in a 5sTs Stats CITY y, New IL the yers eSqnft 4on q
which is laid down and designated as
Rts one p II to lis SIX IS = b 10 = n ann n,ne fen TO b sIn-
bred and seventy-nine A Q079 AZ, Upon
an assessment ma annexed to a report
n nCommis ssaenss Il 3d}}usstm maeS a pg mt
Court Of the County Of Hudson, a GER
srnep in oo tSe ONCE Of the City Collector Of
Jersey City, on the 18th day of July,
1891, said report and map and said sale
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey,
passed March 30th. 1886. entitled
.An Act concerning the settlement and coliec-
ton Of arrssrages OF unpaid taxes. assess
cities Of this state, and imposing and levy
ing a tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
instead a. of Of su ,her arsea angg s. a npov, To- enforce inf rec
sale of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate. and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided In
said acts, before the expiration of six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed
for the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the fee sim
Die Of said land and real estate according to the
provisions Of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, NJ, September 4th,
1897.
SEY CITY.
E. HOGS.
Attest: N. j. o'DoNNELL.
(Sale No. s2s7.)
mb~ N~U IaraAS Ta45e Guarantees q u.uat q
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A I. Stewart & Co, Broadway, 4h Ave, 9Th and 10th st.
NEW YORK. #Y
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD
Preparations for a Notable Event &c
Take Place Next Month

A meeting of the session and trustees
was held last night at the Second United
Presbyterian Church, Hancock avenue, of
which the Rev. James Parker is pastor,
to discuss arrangements for the annual
convention of the General Synod, which
will be held in that church on October 10.
The Synod comprises about lis ministers
from the Presbyteries of Albany, Argyle,
Boston, Caledonia, Delaware, New York,
Philadelphia, Stanford, Vermont and
Canada. The last convention was held at
Ontario, Canada.
The Synod represents 100 congregations,
1S,29s communicates, and $500 Sunday
School scholars, and has collected for re-
ligious purposes 1921, 600.
The present officers of the Synod are
Rev. David Anderson, Moderator; Rev.
Arney S.. Biddle. State Clerk; Rev J.. A.
Williamson, Treasurer; Trustees, Rev. J..
G. D. Findley, D. D., and William Nelly,
1897; Rev. j. B. Lee, D.. D., and Andrew
Rae, 1895; Rev. r. D. Williamson and r.
C. Strangeway, 1899.
The convention which will honor the
Heights section in October 1t is believed
will be a most important one, as it is ex-
pected that the Committee on Sabbath
Day Reform will submit a report Of it's
labors during the past year.
The Synod includes all the United Pres
byterian Churches in the Eastern States
and Canada,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-15
HoBoKEE FIRE BOARD MEETS.
Captain SOf@Hs Trial Postponed
WHY the Alarm RelI II Silent.

why the Alarm Rrll If Silent.
A meeting of the Hoboken Board of
Fire Commissioners was held last night.
The trial of Captain Soffel of Engine
No. 1, for not properly performing his
duties, was laid over until the next meet
ing. Commissioner Fenton asked why
the fire bell did not ring as usual when
the fire alarm was sounded. He was
informed that it was in a very dilapi-
dated condition. Several Of the Commits
sioners did not approve of ringing the
bell because 1t attracted crowds and
greatly hampered the firemen in their
work. Chief Apologize said that 1t was
all very well to ring the bell morning,
noon and night, but he did not see any
necessity in ringing it for fires.
"The only people supposed to be around
q fire." he continued, ARE the flremen.
They don't want a crowd to annoy them.
You may as well ring the bell for the
ambulance as to ring it for the Fire De-
partment.'
When the members were informed that
it would cost about $3.50 to repair the
bell tower they dropped the discussion
A recess was then taken and two bid
were received for a new repeating fire
alarm system. A. K. Bonita of the Hud-
son Electric Light Company offered to
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company present.
ed a bid of $3.50.
The bids will probably be acted upon
at The next meeting,