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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
BUTTERBREAD KILLED A CAT.

Henry Butterbread, a baker employed
by Lueker Bros, in Hoboken, was ar
raigned before Recorder stanton, on COM
plant Of S. p. G. A. Officer emmett who
charged him with cruelty to animals
A few days ago Butterbread killed a valu-
able cat owned by Tucker Bros. When
Officer Bennett learned of it, he decided to
prosecute Butterbread.
Butterbread was arraigned before Re-
corder Stanton this morning. The Re-
corder fined him $40.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
EVENING EUcHRE CLUB.
Net Last Evening at the Residence
of Mrs. Kinds.

Mrs. Kinds, of Clifford avenue, enter
tanned the final meeting of the Thursday
Evening Euchre Club at her residence last
evening. The house was prettily decor
ated with palms and flowers, and after a
most interesting game, refreshments were
served. The usual social hou was in
dulged in, and the club disbanded for the
season.
Among the members of this club are:--
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hulshizer. Jr., Judge
and Mrs. Bedle, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Albeit
Miss Jackson of Hoboken, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinds, Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew jenkins.
Mr.. n Mrs. G~udebrod, Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Fielder, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Sipp Van Win
kle, DR.. and Mrs. Craig, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burniston, DR.. and Mrs. Walter Wilkin-
son and DR.. and Mrs. Roy Inglis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
ARTERY CUT BY HAMMER HEAD.

Charles Pole, fourteen years old, of No.
449 Bergen avenue, and Lewis Ackelery,
twelve years. old, who resides next door
to Poole. were amusing themselves in
Ackelery's back yard last evening, by
driving nails in the w~oodshed.
AS young Ackelerly was bout to strike
a nail. the head of the hammer flew off
hitting Poole over the left eye and cutting
an artery. Poole was taken in his house
and attended by DIR. Pyle. The wound is
NOT a SarinuS one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
STOLE HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kehoe Acknowledged
Their Guilt and Were Fined 81.

Martin ], Kehoe and his wife Annie
were prisoners before Justice Potts this
morning. They were charged by Mrs. Mel
lie Champier, who keeps a furnished room
house at No. III First street, with petit
larceny. The complainant accused the
couple of having stolen from her house
sheets, pillow cases, towels. silver spoons
n other articles which they pawned.
The prisoners acknowled their guilt and
were sentenced to pay a fine of 81 and
costs of court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
TWELFTH WARD FESTIVAL

A committee appointed by the Twelfth
Ward Democratic Association TO arrange
for a summer nights festival, met last
night at Liederkranz Hall, and decided to
hold the festival at Pohlmann's on the
evening of July 8. The Committee is COM
posed of Maurice Burlshard, Chairman; A..
r Rahr. Secretary; Edward ]. Bruton,
a,rea s,,rer. r. NJ Rodgers, Thomas Coyle,
F~reeholder Schmidt. Edward AlcCaIty,
Alderman Gustav 10th and James >. No
Ian
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

Scaled proposals will be received by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners on
in fhe Assembly Chamber of the CITY Hall,
for the
rrn,o1,E,,r>-r ar ru,r1 Eru cTPErT
lMftNoN EMItN1 " 81
between the east side of Coles street and .
point about 200 feet west of Monmouth street.
Said improvement to be made conformabiy
of 1896, and in accordance with specifications
on nile in the office Of the Clerk OF saio
Board.
Chief Engineer, City Hall, Jersey City, n. ],
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
looN
Standard
of Cost
About "a cubic yards OF earth eXcaVatlon,.
per cubic yard 10
About 1910 cubic yards of earth filling,
per cubic yard ~
About 57s cubic yards of sand filling, per
cubic yard l.1U
About 2.469 square yards OF Belgian paw
About 40 lineal feet OF curb stone, per
lineal foot :. .--..... 10
About 92S square feet or bridge stone per
square 1901 =
square foot .. Is
About 10 square yards OF repaving, per
square yard -.ts--r ~
About 700 lineal feet of reset and dressed
curb stone, per iineal loot ...-.. ~
About 3,400 square feet OF relaid ana
dressed iagglng, per sSuars 1o0e.,, y"
Iineal foot =. =. ....a..-...-.--. III
About 8 receiving basin heads to be reset,
each SIm
About , mannote heads 70 pc reset; sach @W
About new RECEIVING paslhs ana con- a.
n%ections complete, each ........; io;Oo
work. 10 working days
award Of the contract therefor win be sub.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

For while he VIII be MISSED on many
grounds from the arena in which he has
50 been a prominent figure. there is great
ana general rejoicing at the honor that
has been done him and at the bright
career which it opens to him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
JAILED FOR BREAKING HIS PROMISE

For not paying his fine when he was
paroled about two months ago to get the
money, as he promised, Denis Reardon.
Of No. 26G Eleventh street, was taken into
custody by Patrolman Maxwell last night.
Justice Potts, committed the man to the
County fail for ten days for breaking his
promise.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

NOTICE TO CREDITORS = ESTATE OF
ANDREW J. A HORN, deceased; Eliza
Anne Van Horn, executrix of Andrew ]. Van
Horn, deceased, by order of the Surrogate Of
Hudson County. dated February I'd, 1899, here
by gives notice to the creditors Of said de-
cedent to bring in their debts. demands and
claims against the estate of said d~ecedent, I'M
der oath or affirmation, within nine months
from the, date of said order, or they will be
forever barred OF any action therefor against
said ~xecutrix.
ELIZA ANNE VAN HORN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
OLD CERT KNOCKED OUT.

Justice Lipp4ncott this morning refused
to grant the writ-ef certiorari, which had
been applied for to have the award of a
contract for a the construction Of a trunk
sewer in Bayonne.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
WANTED.

WANTED-Case of bad health that
R-I-P-A-N-S will not benefit. Send .
cents 10 Ripans Chemical Co.. New YORK.
for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
Pills

On retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs will be regulated and
YOU will be bright, active and ready
for any kind of work. This has
been the experience of others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
gsold by all medicine dealers. Is cts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
THURSDAY. APRIL 20. 1899.

This popcr is Democratic an principles
and is Independent IN ats vaelcs on a" 'oc"
questions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
IMPORTANT NOTICE

1T is important for you to know and for US to
inform you that none OF our Clothing, Hat, Shoe and
Furnishing Stock, which must now necessarily be
Sold out at Startling Prices. within Short Notice, was
neither touched by Fire or Smoke-Simply Water
soaked, that's all. =. :. :.
NOR must you labor under the impression that
our entire stock has been withered simply a
portion thereof. Such Mems and Boys Suits, Over
coats, Rubber Goats, Mackintoshes, Oil Clothing,
Alpaca Coats, Odd Vests and Extra Pants, Furnish
ings, Shoes and Hats, as have been injured by water,
will be sold out at quick selling figures; whilst a
great portion of our stock of Clothing, Furnishings,
Hats and Shoes, uninjured and perfect in every
respect, will be sold at a bona fde reduction :. =.
PERMIT us to assure all our Friends and Patrons,
and the Public generally, that whatever explanations
we will submit regard G this Sae--regards to
prices or otherwise, will be straightforward-true-
and in keeping with the good name and reputation of
Bernstein & Co. enjoy and hope to retain forever.
".
HOW long it may be before we are in a proper
position to celebrate our contemplated Anniversary,
we cannot foresee at this date rest assured, however,
that whatever promises have been made, be it in an
niversary gifts or otherwise, will be kept, Just as soon
as the Water Damaged Stock has been disposed of.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
Tonight

If your liver is out of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take a dose OF
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

(Seal of the Secretary of
state of New Jarsey.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21
HUDSON c COURT.

Dated jersey City, April IS. 1899.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

JOHN e. MOODY.
Deputy Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-21

Sealed proposals Will be received by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners en-
Tuesday, April rs, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. NJ,
in the Assembly Chamber Of the City Hall,
for the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
BAZAAR, DEC 10 & 20.
The Delgar Squad to Raise Money
to Furnish New Quarters, and
LiQuidate Indebtec ness.

Fire Fire Fire When 10 the midoight
hour OF q winters night, or 10 the uooutiue
OF scorching summers day this terrifying
cry 10 beard, the people Of Sumter can always
look TO their volunteer Fire Department to
render prompt and ficient service. The Fire
Department Of this city is a model of its kind
and our people can always point, with pride
to its achievements at home and abroad; it's
reputation as a 6rst class department has
gone abroad, and many cities of much great.
er professions than ours would be proud to
boast OF such an organisation. Whenever
the department has entered contests in other
States The gamecock has tapped bis wings
and crowsd, and the people of Sumter were
glad.
The young men who compose the two
squads give of their time. thought and euer.
81, aod cfttimes OF their PEN nies, to keep
The department up to its high degree of ex.
cei'ence; not only this, but there are times
when they risk their very lives for tho sake
OF people apd property.
10 view of these facts, ono arm of the de.
partmeat, the DsDgar Squad, fsels 90 hesi.
fancy 10 calling upon The people of Sumter
Tor assistance 10 time of need Therefore, 1t
10 annouuced that on the EVENING" OF Deceu,.
Der 10th snd 20,h theN Delgar SQUAD will
bold I. basaar. Will you contribute any.
thing? w. 8. Graham, A. G. Flowers, ].
q DsLorue, or e A Bultmso will be glad
to receive your contributions
The special features Of the bazsar will be
announced later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
New President for the Columb1s
Female College.

10 the report Of the proceediog Of the 8. G.
Conferences the correspondent Of the State.
uoder date Of Dec. 8 Gays:
Your correspondent has just learned that
Dr.. Joo A Rice hes rendered bis resiRna,ion
as presideot Of the Columbia College, to tske
effect June 4th, 1900. The trustees held a
meeting Yesterday and unaoimously elected
Rev. K. o. Watson to 6ll the place vacated
By Dr. Rice. Ar. Watson ssked the privilege
Of delaying bic reply until 10 o'clock this
morning. That reply has nov been giveo.
He does not zee bis way clear to accept the
position. he highly appreciates the honor
cooferred upon him by the action of the trus.
'ses. bot be feels .bst be should remain 10 tho
pastorste
Maoy will be both glad aad sorry because
Of this decision. Glad because be 10 too
valuable 10 the work Of the pulpit: sorry,
because OF the conviction that be would have
made most earnest effort oot only to main.
tain the present petition OF the college, hot
to advance its every interest.
The trustees OF the Columbia College beld
. special meeting this moroing for the pur.
pose OF elsctisg Dr.. Rice's successor, with
the result that Rev ". W Daniel Of Al.
dersoo we chosso, and be hes slgni6sd his
Willingness TO accept.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Sudden Death Of Mr.. Jas. Caldwell

Wsdss6sld, 8 o., Dec. li.-Mr. james
Caldwell died very suddenly on lsst Satur.
day moroing OF heart disease. His funeral
took place IN the Presby teriao Church aod
bic rsmains we're laid to rest In the church
yard yesterday, Sunday The attendance
wss perhaps the largest that WedgsAsld ever
ea0
Ne Caldwsll's death ves great shock to
bic family and the community. The 90 tire
nsigbooI hood deeply sympa,hiss With The
ssresved family, and the deceased shall DO
very much missed He had been for years
90 elder snd one Of the main pillars 10 the
Psesby terisn Church.
Mr. Caldwell had been unwell for q week
or more. aud after homo remedies did DOT
seem to relieve him, be drove down from his
home three miles above Wedge6eld, With bic
daughter 10 The buggy, to coosult Dr.. D wight
ABOUT h's cooditioo. telling hlm thu, he had
been very nervous for some time, and had
DOT been able to jlie down for three nights.
Amer exchanging only few words With h,m
the doctor saw be wss beyond ell earthly
help and stepped into the Two adjoining
stores and asked the gentlemen to stsp into
ois once as quickly 90 they could, Mr. Oald:
vell we dyisg NJ. j.. n. Caldwell, bis
SOD, Vas bniy tvo doors away, was also cum.
nossd, and 10 lsss than ave minu,sS, 10 the
ereseycs Of bic son, the doctor, and four or
nve other frieods, be very quietly and pescer
fully pssssd away.
.Troly 10 the twioklinG Of 90 eye hs passed
kom lie unto death. ". - +.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
THE TAX ON CITY HALL.
Sinking Fund Commission Agree q
to Reduce Valuation to 81 600.

Mr. @. Hurst. Jr. CLERK and Treasurer of
the city. went TO CoIumbis Thursday and ap.
peared before the Sinking Fuod Commission
to enect 40 adjustment Of the assessor cot of
the City Hall for taxation 1t will be re.
membere that the Sinking Fund Commission
made q demand on the city few weeks ago
for back taxes aud peualtes on the Oity Hall
ON sn assessed valuation Of ST. 900. Acting
under Instructions from the Mayor and coun.
cll Clerk Hurst wrote to Secretary of State
Cooper, Chairman of the Sinking Fund Com.
mission, otjectiug to the valuation az excess.
i've snd asking for . bearing before the mat.
ter should os closed. Several letters passed
without efecting an agreement, and no day
Was 6xed for The hearing asked by the city.
% Wednesday Mr.. Hurst received q tele.
gram from Secretary of State Cooper, say.
Jog: "Ths Sinking Fund Commission meets
tomorrow. Have money and representative
present."
hr. Hurst wen, over on the morning train,
and, appearing before the commission, pre-.
sented the case OF The city to such purpose
lnat the commission agreed to reduce the
valuation Of the City Hall for taxation to
$1,000, tho figure agreed on and recommend.
ed oy the township board of assessors and
the county auditor.
The valuation 10 based upon the portion of
the prop er,y not used solely for municipal
purposes and 10 foil and ample when CON.
pared With the basis upon which all private
property is assessed.
The part Of the Oity Hall that 10 used for
municipal purposes 10 not liable for taxation
~ oil, and 1t no part OF IL was rented or used
to produce an income for the city it would
not be liable for taxation 90 matter bow great
the original cost Of the bulldog may have
been.
CITY Clerk and Treasurer Hurst has settled
with the Sinking Fund Commission and has
received the receipt and discharge for all
taxes and claims on the City Hall property.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
The New Road q Niece ssity

hr Editor =: We notice With much satisfsc.
TOO your article 10 the issue of the 9Th in.
slant regarding the opening of the road
across Black river, and congratulate you
upon the very strong position you have taken
10 sustain the rigbts of the people against
the very few who have undertaken to try to
oostruct the efforts Of be many to secure for
themselves the right Of highway which win
largely benefit The entire country lying south.
east OF their county seat. We trust that you
VIII continue to advocate tho measure until
tois road 10 40 accomplished fact There i,
no question as to the great necessity of this
road, which, ss you say, has been needed for
more thaa q century past.
Many Citizens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
A FOX CHASE

A crowd Of fox huuters went on a chase
last Thursday night, and to make sure of the
game they procured a fox ahead of time,
and bad him led through the streets and out
into the open fields beyoodtoe water works
pumping station, where be was liberated.
The bounds were put on the trail after the
iox bad been given . good start and the sport
began. The hounds followed the trail
through the streets to the point where the fox
was set free and then they gave tongue and
followed the trail 10 full cry for about
twenty minuus. Then the chase came to 40
eod 10 the swamp but whether the does
caught the fox 10 the swamp and killed him
there or lost him 10 not koowu, for none of
the hunters saw the fox after be was liber.
ated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

u
good position, and RECOMMENDS our school
as the best rs does ali Of our students
Columbia. ). & Jan. 8. 1897
Prof. W. h. Newherry, p esdert G. h. C
My Dear Sir: During the month o. Janu.
ary, 1885, WAS the time began hu>inefs
course IN the Columbia Business Co!ltge
Although stranger "a ihe CIV, | w6s VEL
c0mtd by professors ard students, which
made me feel at home. Having completed
my course, ! eccegted "A position rs book.
keeper for Que OF tie .rrest dry goods hrms
IN the city, which position | he'd tor one
year, and then chsnged TO the grocery firm
ct james II Green, one Of ;hr leading fancy
Vrocers IN The city which position still bold
Owing to the thorough training received AT
the columbia Business College, have becn
able TO master every business transaction that
has come 10 my work 10 future years will
always look DaCn to the time spent ia the
Columbia Business College with pleasure. I
recOmu end this echool to all who desire a
business education.
From your friend aud student
W. W. GREGG.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Better Rates Asked by Compress
Company.

Nessrs Henry Hardy, w. A. Bowman
sad Altamaot Moses vent to Columbia FRI.
dsy aud appeared before the railroad commits.
sion 10 behalf Of the Sumter Compress Co.
They have appealed 10 the railroad commits.
s'on to have the sumter compress put on the
same footing - Other compresses. 10 90 far 90
freight rates on compressed ..co,too is con-
ceroed.
the commiss,on did not take action, but
postponed 1t until Monday when another
hearing was appointed TO be given to Messrs.
Harby, Bowman and Mosss.
Msssrs W. A. Bowms and n. ]. HARDY
on Monday attended . hearing Of the Rail.
road Commissioners 10 the matter Of fixing
rates on compressed cotton from this point to
the por's. Traffic massser T. N. Emerson
represented the Atlantic Coast Line and Mr.
Thomas Wilson tbs North " estero r. r Tue
comu ,ssioners heard from both sides and
took ,bs matter under COO Iteration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Cure stomach troubles. cold feet and hands
excessive menstrual ao~, with Simmons
squsw Vine Wine or Tablets.
u you feel dull, lsuguid, broken down, de-.
bili,a'ed. have weak stomach or Indigestion.
use Dr. Simmons liver medicine.
Psins 10 head, neck. shoulders, back, trout,
sides hips, and lubs sre readily cured by Sim.
mons Squsw Vine Wits or Tablets.
DR. N A S,mmoos' Liver Medicine has since
l840 steadily r,seo 10 public favor. and the
demand for I fer exceeds ,bs, OF any other
liver medicine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
RELIGIOUS.

Ths'Assnolis Street Methodist Church was
dsdiestsd Suoday, Bisbop Duucao conduct.
ine the dsdieatory exercises.
The ehuseh was 0llsd to ovsiaowisg ct IL
o'eleek vhsa Bishop Dupcao preached.
After the essmoe, the church vss formally
Dedicated, and the msnbsrs Of this church
are happy at The oonsumustiou Of their
dearest wish.
\ The ssruetufs 10 . ssat. comfortable one
With seating eapscity of 300. TIE interior
70 ualshs1 10 natural wood. The peWs are
the (ossdeomest IN the city, and the most
comsostae's The writer bee ever sst upoo.
AZ uight services we're held aud Dr.. J A.
gregatioa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
COMPLETED SHORTHAND IN THREE
MONTBS.


BiackVille, Barnweil 60 Men 80, 1898.
hr. W. h. Ne~berry, President Coluu bis
Business College, Columbia, S. G
NJ Dear SIR: 1t tfforts me pleasure 10
'.stlty to NE merits OF the Columbia Business
college DO rot hesitate TO say that have
tecei'ed substantial s2t beneficial results.
cheeIiuilv recommend It TO auy person desir-
ons Ct securing business education. Dur.
'ng my course OF study 1T the college there
was uniform kird aad courteous treatment
a0d attention. Close attention was given
The siudeots by the Instructors 20 insure sc.
cnracy and thoroughness IN their studies.
ara mJ progress was rapid, and presume.
tihcieni, ss obtained a situation as soon as
reached hone, and, 90 far as | know, am
giving satisfaction. | completed my Short
band course 10 three mooths. do not think
the Coiumbia Business College cau be excelled
oy any other 10 the State. Ever wisbiuc
yonr college grand success, | am
Your friend aud old student,
(xiss) DAISY STOKES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
a Frightful Blundcr

VIII often cause IA horrible Burn, Scald. Cut
or Bruise. Rucklen's Arnica Salve the best in
the world will kill the pain and promptly heal
II. Cures Old SoresS Fever Sores Ulcers.
Boils. Felons. Corns. all Skin Eruptions. Bost
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guaranteed. Sold BY J.::F. W. De Lorms, Drug.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Smallpox Near w edge field

On last Saturday Dr.. Dwight diagnosed a
csse OF smallpox on y negro, about three
miles South Of Wedgt6eld, and again next
day two new cases appeared 10 the same
locality.
DR.. Dwight at once telegraphed to Dr..
Evans, chairman Of tho Stale Board Of Health.
Who wired him 10 isolate the parties ard vac.
cinate parties around and also TO place q
guard over the patients. which has been done.
The disease 10 supposed to have been car.
REQ there oy q cegro named Glib Michau,
some two weeks ago, who is reported to have
gone from the factory subnrbs Of this CITY.