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The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
cApsIzED IN THE BAY.
Four Young People Go For Sail
and Get a Drenching.

Two young women and two men hired
a sailboat at Communipaw yesterday and
started down the bay. In the hunder-
storm in the afternoon the boat was
struck by a squall off Liberty Island and
capsized. Men on the four-masted
schooner O. II. Brown, anchord off the
island. lowered a yawl and rescued the
pleasure-seekers, who were clinging to the
overturned boat.
Michael Hines and John Connors, who
saw the mishap, put out from the Island
in a rowboat too late to help in the rescue
They took the drenched party ashore.
One of the women said she was Mrs
Bushey Of Wayne street, and that the
other woman was her sister. The men
said they were brothers, named Russell
and lived in Jersey City.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
Thursday, July 6, 1893,

at four o'clock p. NJ, at the County
Court House, Jersey City, N. j., for the
construction of a
NEW STEEL BRIDGE
over the Pennsylvania Railroad cut at
Baldwin avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
Plans and specifications for the work
can be seen and examined at the office of
the Board of Chosen Freeholders, next to
the Court House, Jersey City, N. j.,
where blank forms of proposals can also
be obtained.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
a receipt OF the County Collector for de-
posit of a certified check with him. as
provided by the specifications.
Bonds for the faithful performance of
the work, to indemnify the County, will
be required of the successful bidder
By order of the Board of Chosen Free
holders, by resolution, June 18th, 1859.
JOHN p. EGAN, Clerk
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS = ESTATE OF
MARY J. VAN BLAR1COM, deceased; Fred
Millard Van Blarcom and George Walter Van
Blaricona executors of Mary j. Van Biaricom,
deceased, BY order of the Surrogate Of Hud-
son County. dated June 18th, 1885, hereby give
notice to the creditors OF said decedent to
bring in their debts, demands and claims
against the estate of said decedent, under oath
Or Affirmation, within nine months from the
date Of said order, or they will be forever
barred Of any action therefor against said ex-
ecntors.
FRED WILLARD VAN BT1ARICoM,
GEORGE WALTER VAN BLARICOM.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RELIEF OF H.
w. Hoefer in construction of Bay Windows
The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City, by
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners,
for and on behalf of the municipality of said
city, do ordan follows:-
Section THAT H. w. Hoefer be and is here
by granted permission to construct and main-
tain Bay Windows on building to be erected
by him at Block No 704, Lot No. IA, south
east corner Of Palisade avenue and Prospect
street, which Bay Windows may extend from
the first story to the roof of said building and
beyond the building line Of Prospect street,
three t3) feet, any ordinance to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The work to be done under the supervision
of the Inspector of Buildings.
Section 2-That all costs and expense incl
dent to the introduction, passage and publca-
tion of this ordinance shall be paid by the
applicant for same; and such amount therefor
as is estimated by the Clerk of this Board to
be necessary shall be deposited with that Off
Ger on demand.
Passed June 20. 1899.
RoBT. G. SMITH, President.
Approved June 81. 1899.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
MONEY TO LOAN
DISAPPOINTED FISH LOVERS
The Messes They Were Promised
Didn't MateriaIize.

Thomas Keely, George Keiss William
HEAVIER and Sile Waters, prominent citi-
zens of the Greenville section, went fish
ing in the New York Bay yesterday.
Mr.. Keiss, who captained the party, had
previously made up a list of his numer-
GUS. friends, among whom the fish were
to be distributed. They embarked with
a boat load of bait, sandwiches and re-
freshments.
however, returning with four weakfish
and seven cells. They also got wet Tom
Keely, who is a novice at the sport,
eels. The members went to their respec-
tive homes separately to avoid meeting
the people to whom they had promised
meSses of fish,
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
TO Mary E. Pimm ana Mary J. Hurley
By virtue of an order of the Court of
day of the date hereof, in a cause wherein
JOHNS. McMaster is complainant and you
are defendants, you are required to APP
pear. plead, answer or demur to the
Bill of said complainant, on or before the
twenty-sixth day Of June next, or the said
bill will be taken as confessed against
you
gage given by you to William De Camp
johnson, dated November 18th. 1857, on
No las Bright street, Jersey City, n. j..
and you are made defendants because you
own said land and premises.
JOHN S. McMASTER,
Solicitor pro se
! Exchange Place,
Jersey City, N. j.
DATED April 25th. 1899.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
FREEHolDERS' BUDGET.
Finance Committee to Consider APP
preparations Tomorrow

The Finance Committee of the Board
of Freeholders, Director McNally and
County Collector Dugan will hold a con-
ference tomorrow to consider the appro-
priations for the coming fiscal year. The
budget has to be made up during July.
The Committee on County Institutions,
the Board, will meet hereafter at Snake
TIill~on the last Tuesday of each month";
This is in compliance with request made
under the new management will be held
tomorrow.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
THOUGHT THE FOUNDRY WAS ON FIRE
And Murphy Hurriedly Pulled the
Fire Box.

kThonlas Murphy. of No. 1859 Morgan
street. pulled fire box No. liz at eleven
clock Saturday evening for a supposed
in Gibsons foundry, Nos. 1853 and 10
F7fst street. Murphy was passing the
foundry when he saw smoke coming from
the windows in thick volumes. He thought
the place was on fire and pulled the fire
box.
1t was ascertained later that the men
were working overtime.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
WILLIAM CHESTER MISSING

William Chester. thirty-two years old,
of No 4s3 Bergen avenue, has been miss
ing from his home since June II. The
police Of the Montgomery street station
were notified of Chester's disappearance
yesterday afternoon. He is five feet
eight inches tall. He wore blue coat.
gray trousers and black derby hat when
ao loft homo
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-ESTA OF
FRANZISKA Stencil, deceased
Louis F. Schneider, one of the executors
of Franzislza Stencil, deceased, by order
of the Surrogate of Hudson County,
dated May 24th, 1899, hereby gives notice
to the creditors of said decedent to bring
ia their debts, demands and claims
against the estate of said decedent, under
oath or affirmation, within nine months
from the date of said order. or they will
be forever barred of any action therefor
against said executor.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
cLlFFoRD's DEATH WATCH REMOVED

Edward Clifford has been removed from
the condemned cell in Ward 6 Of the
County Jail and once more occupies his
old quarters In the lower corridor The
death watch has been removed. The case
viii come up In the United States SUI
preme Court on July 20.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF
CARRIE A. ELSTON, deceased; Harry A
Elston, administrator OF Carrie A. Elston, de,
ceased by order Of the Deputy eSs 5sao Sf
hereby gives notice to the creditors of said
decedent to bring in their debts, demands and
claims against the estate OF said decedent un-
der a. III or affirmation within nine months
from the date of said order, or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor against
aid administrator HARRY N ~ 500 ~
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

JERSEY CITY, June %, 1899
At meeting of the Board of Directors, held
this day, dividend of
SIX (6) PER CENT.
was declared free from tax, payable on and
after July /. 1899
The transfer books will remain closed until
G. w. CoNKLIN,
Cashier.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

|)RY SANDS
a Demand For
hodation Say
[otel Men.
DIVERSIONS
play of Fireworks
hinged for the
/ Fourth of July.
=, - .orhe Jersey city News."l

ial to 'The Jersey City News'1
" PARK. June 26, 1S9s.-There
mo Doubt as to whether or not
son at Asbury Park has fully
The bud of promise is now the
,on7 rose of realization, and both
srs and hotel men have their hands
exnectations of full pockets later
,rdav,s trains arrived at the station
and went off empty, especially
in the afternoon, while Sundays
Is arrived at Intertaken with enough
ury passengers to keep stage men
~. Then. too. during the week
mher of the large hotels have opened
ca,r doors and hotel men declare with
S-eae accord that never before has there
taan s,ch a demand for accommodation.
As vaar the season is at least two
in advance of last and those anti
no trip to this favorite resort
Eu,v 4 need have no fear as to
er or no they will find all the Park
iohs and fakes at their disposal
yreyaous seasons it has been Gus
Tomary to open the bathing GROUNDS anu
hath houses on the eventful fourth, pue
already have the lighthouses been opened
and life lines all along the beach are IN
readiness for the cautious, as well as NE
savers for the reckless bathers, while the
sand is in prime condition, ready 10 act
as a show case for the dainty suits Whlch
adorn would-be but touch h-not-the-water
swimmers.
OF these latter owing, no doubt, TO the
vast improvement in bathing costumes
which comes with the up-to-date athietic
girl. there promises to be great plenty
a and several early birds have already
been seen along the beach in search OIL
the proyerbial worm.
There1svalso a great improvement TINS
year In the hotels. They, too. are adorned
with bright summer raiment, be 1t only
! coat of paint, while many have been add.
/ ing to their commodious structures in an
ticipation of an overflow.
/ OF course. there are the usual number
Of diversions planned for the summer
guests. and July will witness one of the
finest displays of fireworks Asbury has
ever witnessed. provided it does not rain
The celebration will take place from the
end of the Asbury fishing pier, in sight of
both the Fifth Avenue and Bradley's pa
viiions. and where the reflection will add
much to the beauty of the scene, even II
1t does scare off few fish,
This will be followed somewhat later IN
the season by the annual carnival when
Wesley Lake is transformed into float
ing fairly panorama of magic lights ana
japanese lanterns. Then comes the fam
GUS baby parade when the board walk be-
comes moving mass of flowers, car
riases, children, nurse girls and camera
fiends Another feature will be the bicy-
Gle parade, while hops innumerable will
be held at least twice week in all the
leading hotels. to say nothing of Ocean
Groves camp meeting which opens about
the middle of August and lasts until Sep
tember.
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
N NOTICE
--TO--
BRIDGE BUILD ERS

Sealed proposals will be received and
read at a meeting of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders of the County of Hudson, to
be held on
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26
Motto, Of Applications Iof License

Notice is hereby given, as required by Chap
ter 70 of the Laws of 1892. that application
has been made to the Board of Aldermen OF
Jersey City by the following named persons
for Licenses to sell Spirituous Vinous, Malt
and Brewed Liquors, at the following named
places in Jersey City
The Jersey City news., 1899-06-26

ELEVENTH WARD.
Elize Arnault 10 and 70 Ogden avenue; resi-
dence, 70 and Y Ogden avenue.
Beer Bott1ers.
ELEVENTH WARD.
Geo. NJ Zeh 80 Iienau place: residence, 10
Fifteenth street, New York city.
BY order of the Board of Aldermen.
M. J. O'DONNEIL4,
City Clerk.
: City Clerks OFFICE Jersey City. June o. 1899.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
NIGHT SESSION.

An amendment offered by Mr. Lloyd TO
refund $500 to NJ. A. billiard, a druggist
of Midlothian Texas, and one by Mr. Der
den to refund to T. b. Bond, druggist CT
Hillsboro. $500. and j. J. Hooper a drug
gist of Hillsboro, 5000, amount of liquor
tax enormously collected in local option
precincts. were defeated. An amendment
by MIR Jones was adopted TO pay Tho as
signee of II. b. Porter S54 for services rem
dered by said Porter as q quarantine guard
during the prevalence of smallpox at Del
Rio in December 1890, was adopted.
Mr.. McKeller succeeded in getting adopt
ed an amendment to pay w. :. Robinson,
sheriff of San Iacinto county 1874 for fees
in criminal cases barred b. statute for
failure TO file the claims wi h the comp
trollor within twelve months from date Of
their accrual.
Mr.. Marsh offered an amendment, which
was adopted. to pay the librarians ut Tyler
claims aggregating $3.50 for the care OF the
supreme court library.
Mr.. Barbee offered an amendment TO pay
]. 7. Brown, an eX-Confederate. 500 fer
labor done at the Confederate home TN
der Superintendent Hardeman.
A number of amendments providing for
payment Of special claims were voted
down.
The house adjourned to $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
MOUTH OF Tnn nnAzos.
Decd Transferring IInrbor Works to
the Government Filled.

Angleton, Texas, May S.-The transfer
from the Brazos River Channel and Dock
company to the government OF the jetties
at the mouth of the Brazos river, and the
auxiliary works connected herewith, to-
gether with all rights and privileges con-
ferred upon said dock company by congress-
to collect tolls for the use and navigation
of the river, was filed Ia the county clerks
office today by Captain Rene, now In
charge OF the government engineer corps
at Galveston. This is transfer to tne
government OF an enterprise which cost
private parties more than $l,000,0O0,
through which the water on the bar was
increased from four aud half feet to
eighteen feet. Work viii soon be COM
menced by the government to repair and
extend the jetties, and also to dredge the
bar TO a depth of twenty-five feet
The Post correspondent has 1t from re-
liable authority that the present appropria-
tion Of $4,000. now available. will be ample
both to secure and maintain n depth OF
twenty-five feet of water TO the light house
on the east bank OF the river, to which
point the Terminal railway VIII be extend
ed and extensive docks and sheds erected.
Some prominent ship brokers have ar
ranged to do business through the port
during the coming year and altogether the
season promises to be a busy one,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
AFTERNOON SESSION.

When the house met after recess tho bill
OF Mr. Harrington. TO exempt twenty live
bushels of corn end twenty-five bushels Of
potatoes frcm the operation OF the land
lords lien, was laid before the house as
pending business, and after the pending
amendments had been voted down the bill
was defeated-ayes 40, noes 81.
on motion OF Mr. Vaughan, the order OF
business was suspended to continue coh-
sideration of the appropriation hill.
The amendment offered by Mr.. Parish
in the morning session. 10 increase to Si5-
eco for each year the appropriation for
the payment OF the volunteer guards.
transportation of troops, etc, was dofeat-
ed-ayes 40, noes ~.
An amendment By Mr.. Terrell. TO strike
out all the items of appropriation for the
adiutant generals Office. was defeated by
viva v0ce vote.
The items for the adjutant generals OF.
Ace were then adopted as a whole; also
the items for the printing department
Under the head of public buildings ana
grounds. Mr. Caldwell offered IN amend
ment 10 appropriate s150,o0O for the first
and S20O 000 for the second year for the
Improvement OF the capitol grounds; de
feated.
Mr. Bailey offered an amendment TO APP
propriate ftou tor Tue purchase OF poe
trail IN oil OF Ex-Governor Culbs-so,,.
Mr. Bailey spoke IN favor OF his amend
ment and Messrs, Childers and Henderson
~ Lamar in opposition. Mr.. Ratcliff Of :
! tered a substitute to reduce the appropria-
| tion ~ 500. The latter amsndrlsnt was
| lost-ayes %. noes a.
Tho amendment OF Mr.. Bailey was lott
ayes 4S, noes 81,
Mr.. Adams offered an smsnamont to sp-
nrcnriatc $4,000 to pay tax assesso.s ter
taking agricultural statistics Tor The yea,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
BEE COUNTY VEGETABLES.
The shipments Arc Now Being Made
Regularly.

Beeville, Texas, May 9.The shipment OF
vegetables has commenced in earnest from
this place now. Beans, potatoes, squash,
cabbage ETC., are being shipped 70 the
Northern markets at the rate OF several
thousand pounds daily. 1t Is expected the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass VIII In a
few more days be hauling vegetables from
this place and points toward the coast by
the carload The shipment OF cattle to the
territory from this part OF tbs State has
been quite brisk for the past week This
extra movement is caused from lack OF
grass. After the rains In April It was
thought the range would get better i'm
mediately and shipments were held UP for
bit. The ground was so dry and mad been
dry SO long, however, the grass has not
grown as fast as was hoped and the stock
have to be moved to where there is more
grass.
The summer normal school Of instruc-
tlons, which opens here 'on the 2oth OF
this month. promises to have the largest
enrolment OF any summer normal ever
held in this part of the State Beeyille is
acquiring quite reputation as an educa-
tional center.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

amendment excmpting from criminal
prosecution those who make the afnda-
Wits
The bill was ordered engrosssd and
passed finally under a suspension OF the
rules.
On motion OF Goss The senate gNanted
inc request of the house for conference
committee on tho house stock inspection
Dill, and the chair appointed Sebastian,
Goss, YETI Hanger and Atlee on part OF
tho senate.
Greer secured the final passage of his
b.ll Incorporating the Port Arthur school
district,
Tcwns and cities corporations committee
reported favorably with adverse minority
rep9rt house bill empowering cities and
towns, Incorporated under the general
law, to regulate the charges of corpora
tons engaged In the business OF furnish
Ing public utilities.
stafford's bill prescribing penalties for
destroying or mutilating public documents
was passed finally under suspension of
the rules
Adjourned until 10 o'clock totnsrrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
AFTER MANY MONTHS.
Jnck Moore, Charged with Murder,
Is Again Free.


Dallas, Texas, May 9.At noon today
Jack Moore walked out of The criminal
district court room free man from life
sentence imposed for alleged murder, after
having spent the time in jail continuously
since January, 1896 on the night Of
September ., 1895, Deputy Sheriff Addison
G. Pate was murdered at the foot Of Com
merce street in Dallas. Sheriff Cabell and
posse followed Loren Cody TO the Indian
Territory, being assisted by United States
Marshal Williams. Tho man hunt resulted
in the killing OF Cody and the woundng
Of companion near Globe, Indian Terri
tory Lon and Jack Moore were arrested
al Waco as accomplices OF Ccdy's In the
killing Of Deputy Sheriff Pate. They were
tried and given life sentences. Henry s.
Crawford, now assistant States attorney
at Dallas, and w. T. Henry defended the
Moores they carried the case 10 the State
court Of appeals and were granted new
sial; when II was again called today there
was nothing practical left for States At
torney r. b Allen 10 do but recommend a
dismissal and release.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
BILLS INTRODUCED.
In The senate.

BY Patterson Prohibiting gambling in
cotton futures.
BY Davidson-To regulate the carriage
of freight and baggage over the lines OF
common carriers, and to FIX their llahlity
for damage to the same when said damage
occurs beyond its line.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
NAVIGATION OF rnE DRAzos.
Citizens of FsIi County Taking Great
IntereKf In the Nlntfer.

Marlin, Texas, May s.-A petition Is be-
ing circulated here and very numerouslv
signed by the citizens of Marlin and OF
Falls county. tue country people az well
az the town folks taking deep interest IA
the matter OF navigating the Brazos river.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

ment exercises Of the college, FOR which
great preparations are being made.
Hon S. b. Cooper and Hon. j. II. Kirby
are baih to deliver addresses on the occa-
sion, which will last three days.
Invitations win be sent cut and large
crowd from surrounding counties are cN-
pected to help Jasper celebrate the twen-
ty-third anniversary of the best college In
SCOUT heAst ToXns.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
In.ner schooI Exercirer.

Jasper. Texas. May IA mass meeting
was held last night at the Armory and
committee appointed TO take charge Of the
barbecue and dinner at the commence
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

The petition calls for a meeting OF the
citizens at the court house Saturday, June
10. TO select delegates to the Brazos navi-
cation convention at Brenham JULY ;.
Great Interest is being manifested in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

1895, to be pro rated among all who have
filed their accounts. Ruled out of order
The house then took recess To $50
o'clock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

|NAioR BURNS this morning secured
|ne hnal passage in the senate of his bill
Futnorizing the commissioners in charge
4 Inc San Jacinto battlefield park to use
ue unexpended balance of the appropria-
|ion made for the acquisition of said
PAfk IN the purchase of 100 acres of land
fhoWn as the Magnus 7. Habermehl
lpVmestead in the Arthur Mccormick
league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

the
December 81 s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS IN TEXAS
Risks Written, the Premiums Received Therefor,
the Losses Incurred and Those Paid.


dngp ecem 81.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
CHEAP RATES VIA Wabash.
National Baptist Society An
niverSarieS San Fran
cisco Cal. May 20
to Both 1899.

For the above occasion the
Wabash will sell tickets from
all coupon Stations to San Fran.
cisco Dial. and return at rate of
one regular Standard first class
fare for round trip, tickets on
sale May IA, -, 1G, and II, final
limit July 18th, 1899; For fur.
ther paoticulars, call on near.
est Ticket Agent or address H.
e. Watts, Pass. and Ticket Agt.
Moberly, Mo.
Sewing Machines 500, so best
in the world.
II, MANNING WALKER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27
A Whist Party

Miss Carolyn Rogers enter.
tanned Il party of intimate
friends at whist and carroms.
Thursday evening. At 1920 a
delicious collation. was served.
Misses Anna Boulware, Mary
Carson, Bessie Nelson, Bertha
Jaeger, Alta Booth, Dot Hiclr.
nam, Mrs. Grissell and j. M.
Johnson Jr., and wife and
Messrs r.. M. Boulware, w.
Verdner Carson, A. Jaeger Jr.,
II. e. Hume and Lester Hatch
were the delighted guests.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-27

Reduced Rates 70 Hot springs, Ark
The Wabash Lire las on sale
ninety.day rouud trip excursion
tickets. 10 the famous Hot
Springs OF Arkansas at very
low rates. Through Sleeping
Cars to Hot Springs with but
one change OF cars Gn st. Louis
Union Station.
Hot Springs j. The only health
resort endorsed lUl conducted
by the United States Govern.
ment. Climate, like Italy. This
is the season to go. Over 300
hotels, and boarding rates to
suit all visitors.
Illustrated pamphlets and full
information furnished by any
Ticket Agent Of the Wabash
Railroad or G. s. Crane, Gen'l
Pass Agent.