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MILWAuKEE cRAYN

MILWAUKEE. Aug. S-Flour steady yester-
day; wheat steady: No. northern. nhc; No
northern. zoe: oats steady. 31@a6Hc: rye higher
No. !. 53M9s3Ac. Barley Irm; No : 4oEc:
sample. 3e6S9c.
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ST. LOUIS GRAIN.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 9-Closing yesterday. wheat
No. red cash elevator, 677sc; track, 6S1a007Oc
Sept. 6s9s@6sAc: December. 7lec; May. 75c; No
2 hard, 671a@16Sc. Corn strong: No cash, 31c:
track. 31l4c; September. 30A 03OAc: December.
&c; May. Csc; Oats strong; No cash 22,sc:
track. &c; September. 1sHc; December. zoe;
Flax higher. 94,1@s5c. Lead. A.52A94.55. Spell
ter, S.. IS.
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PRODUCE.

Revised and corrected up to noon. Aug. s.
BUIIER-Receipts are running light. The
demand Is good The market Is we'll cleaned
up and prices firm at quotations Fancy dairy
Is In good demand at 16kc bid. Packing stock
Is closely picked up.
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NEW YORK MINING sH,

NEW IOIsh MINING SHARES.
NEW YORK. Aug 9.-Yesterday closing.
Cholor. 80: Crown Point q: Connecticut, Cali.
fornia and Virginia. 20; Deadwood. 90: Gould
stake. $500: Iron Silver 50; Mexican 60: Ontario.
go: Ophir. go: Plymouth. 10: Quicksilver. 10;
do pfd. $50; Sierra Nevada. 6; Standard 360s
Union Consolidated. Is: Yellow Jacket &
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Cash quotations We're as follows: Flour. quiet:
No. spring wheat 63M6SAc No. 2 red, 69A a.
70c: No. corn. SIC; No. yellow corn. a2Nc:
No. oats: 2ohc; No white. 2lA@24c; No. 2
CSC: Northwestern. sio2A: prime timothy seed
81 49, mess pork per Dbl. 81 COOS. So: lard per
100 lbs s. 1905 2' short ribs sides loose). =. 80
short clear sides (boxed, $54o@5. 45: whisky. dis
tllers' finished goods, per gal, 126 clover seed.
contract grade, 81. 306I6. 80.
Receipts-Flour, 17,0S4 bbls; wheat, $4,000 bu
corn. $4,000 bu; oats. $50. 900 blu: rye 1900 blu
barley, 21.3 800 bu. Shipments-Flour. $500 bbs
wheat, 1000 bu; corn, $4,000 bu; oats 462, 900
bu: barley, 1850 bu.
On the produce exchange yesterday the butter
market, firm: creameries 13l2M1Sc: dair.es, la
16c; cheese, firm, 9Ql1Oc eggs, firm; fresh. 12hc.
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Eer1S-Ihe market is steady and the demand
fafr Fresh stocks sold at ike In lob lots
ta nsos rec receipts sold at 1oAc.
EssS put up for cold storage must be strictly
nrst-class and free from checks cracks small
or dirty eggs They should also be put up in
wnlte wood cases, with odorless f!lers, cork
sIaVlnss on top and bottom. Such stock will
Drlns premium Of from N9lc per Dozen
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LIVERPOOL. GRAIN

LIVERPOOL. Aug. S.-Imports OF wheat fnto
LIVERPOOL during the week: From Atlantic ports
81 600 quarters: from Pacific ports none: from
other ports. 81 000 quarters. Imports of AMERICAN
ing the week. s.. 0Oo quarters N1'
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LINERPOOIa. Aug. 4-Closing yesterday
W meat spot No red western winter steady
o. "a; No red northern spring steady IS ia
futures closed steady; Sept. 5s sid; Dec 5s
s,1u. Corn spot American mixed. quiet. Is 3xd:
40 old quiet. n Md: futures quiet:> Sent n
3kd: Oct. IS sgd. Nov. IS 4Kd. -
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MINNEAPOLIS HAY MApEU,u

MIN NFAFU4IS HAY MARKET
MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 9.-Market is ahIx
ably steady. There is good demand for eIr
haY coming " aAA
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Cattie--MarKet Is active; not many RoOd
outcher cattle here; few Dakota cows brought
81; stockers and feeders are 25c higher than
last week. Sales: ~
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LIVE STOCK.

ST. PAUL LIVE STOCK.
SOUTH ST. PAUL. Aug. 9.-Receipts Tues
oay: 200 hogs. 600 cattle. $50 calves, GOO sheep
Ho6s-Market strong to &c higher Qualify
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FLOUR
FLOUR-The flour market ia hattar ,,....,
stanuin9 the duitness in wheat Good "a les orc
reported. M1ilers are now after the wheat
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q.
tected in crime. He saw her kind ewes
and his voice quavered.
Never before" he whispered, "but I'm
so afeared you can't hold this one over
Sunday meetin' I'm bound not to breathe
it,"
One dry sob brought him to terms,
1T air." he whispered, tiptoeing over to
her, 1T air that l telegraphed to Dew tn
git here on the Sunday afternoon ex-
press"
MIS-. Gladden's attitude toward the world
on Sunday morning was the gossip of the
helgnDornood for weeks. She suddenly as
sumed an air of funeral dignity; would
converse with no one, and stalked SILENTLY
out after meeting and climbed into the
sleigh triumphantly
You've done it," whispered her husband
delighted; Il didn't credit you with it,"
After dinner the parlor fire was lit. the
table spread for company tea, and Pa Glad
den wrapped himself up to go for Angelina.
He. was so happy his wife's heart trembled.
Pa, she said, don't you set too much
story by 1t. Devah may have other in
tentions, and Angeline may not agree"
Don't you think it," declared pa. can
geline air hundred times prettier than she
war. Devy air a man; that settles it all.
Now do your part. I've told you Jest what
to say to her. Leave Devy to me- Men
understand men,,
He brought Angelina and her valises
back in an hour. Mrs. GLADDEN. rejoiced in
ner womanly beauty. She kissed her as
tenderly as If she had been a young girl
when she helped her in. Angeline's face
beamed.
How nice you've made everything for |
ne! she cried. Its like home coming"
Her race grew thoughtful. 'It makes me |
.hink of old times-old friends"
well, just settle down and make your
self at home" said pa. coming in; 81 have |
70 be gone an hour or two. You and ma
an have good old talk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
EFFORTS TO SAVE REID.
WHETHER OR NOT HE WILL BE HANGED
TO-DAY DEPENDS UPON JUDGE
KIRKPATRICK

Charles Peshan. OF Jersey city. VINO has deiayed
several hangings. applied TO Justice lAppiheo't
Yesterday for a writ Of error 20 prevent the sh-
.cution OF William Reid. sentenced 10 % eNeS.tea
in Inc Hudson County Jail today TOT ne ulurus.
~ Andrew Reid in Hoboken. The alpncauou Vas
ba sod on the fact that Reid was tred uy ssruJiSS
iIry and h Was contended thit the irlat snous1s
have been before the ordinary panel Inc Our. "
Errors and Appeals reCenty pose d on tl' '"'eN'
and upheld such a trial in another case , A.
Justice LppincOtt would nor interfere sho or,
peshall went 70 Newark late yesterday ai's.noSS IN
70 make application 10 Judge kirkparch OF ,nS
United states District Court ana. II ne te'uSeu'
70 take an appeal which would act az s'ay. -
MI shall visited the county ia last asn ,; ana
ead that ~ mad arranged 10 present MS app"sess,
non 70 Judge kirkpatrick IN Newark, al ~
o'clock this morning The execution was ~ g.,d AZ
IN o'ciock and the lawyer went IN quest ot Snus'
Sheriff Heavey 20 persuade him 10 delay INV ""'s
Ing until II O'Clock - a. oorsasnt
he MI escsne The ealows. Reds brother ana SIS
Ter hade n IN farewell last nlGht. -, ,,
The preparations fOr the execution VIZ ~ We,
terrupied by the prospective VII nais aftsr-
TItse arrived az fne county jail yesterday 49,
noon with his portable gallo"s, WAeh " .,nars
in the lower corridor OF the womens depa' 'nne''
and tested n.
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BrRJED on HIS WEDDING DAY.
FRANK E swEZEY. OF TROOP c. DIED FROM
DIPHTHERIA. AFTER PREPARATIONS
FOR HIS MARRIAGE HAD BEEN

WITHOUT REGARD TO FITNESS
COMPLETED

Frank E Swezey. member Of Troop G, L. 5. v,
son Of the late Christopher Swezey, well-known
-four merchant Of Manhattan, was buried yester-
dav II was 70 have been his wedding day. and
Miss Minnie Estelle Crary, OF No. 36 Halsey-st
was 10 have been his bride. On Friday ne was
taken suddenly Ill., and on Tuesday he died from
dipntneria In accordance with the regulations
OF the Health Department the body was buried
within twenty-four hours
swezey who twenty-six years old. was Of
an adventurous disposition. and at the beginni
OF ne war Of the hrst 70 enlist for service
The dash Of a cavalry organization just suited ms
nature and throughout the campaign In Porto
Rico he was one OF the most daring men OF the
troop 40 task 100 dangerous 10 secure him
as a volunteer. -,
After the troop mustered out Swe7ey did
not 20 into the National Guard organization. as
he guiet humdrlm OF arnOry drill did not appeal
20 him His father. Christopher SweZey. who lived
az No 70 Leferts Place. d!ed since the young mum
return from Porto Rico. ,s,
since that time Swezey mad lived at ooardlng-
house kept by Mrs. Hampstead at No at5 HaIsey-
81 He soon formed an attachment Tor MISS trary
who was boarding in the same house ana al me
s-rangernents had been made for the wedding Wnen
Sv-ezev was suddenly taken III .
Mr. Swezey's friends say that the shaving on
az his full beard the cause OF severe cold,
which developed into The disease which caused his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
CHEERED BY GOOD WEATHER.
CROWDS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE
HOLIDAY AND THE SUNLIGHT
MANY VISITORS TO THE MUsEUM-A FINE DIS
PLAY OF FLOWERS IN THE PARK GREEN
HoUsEs-vETERAN FIRENEN HAD
THEIR USUAL PARADE

HOUsEs-vETERAN FIREAEN HAD
THEIR USUAL PARADE
Yesterdays bright sunshine and oalmy weather
In such contrast TO the stormy days OF the weeks
lust past seemed 10 inspire everybody 10 move
about in the open air. and the trolleycars ola me
largest business that they have done this year. Al
Coney Island and the usual holiday resorts there
were throngs of people.
There was gay crowd around the Park Plaza
and in the streets on the Park slope. Many OF the
people turned their steps the Museum OF the
Brooklyn Institute. 1t free day ana the
filled all day. -
one OF the most attractive displays ever " zen
by the Prospect Park greenhouses Is 70 o. sern
house" ia banked great row OF the golden genesta,
taperng down toward the palmhouse doors mo
hne array Of azaleas and hyacnths A. ne ,, snus
IN white. pink and purple. and the side shelves are
laden with gorgeous array OF pIlmroseSs , C1r
in full bloom. Head gardener Thomson has done
a great amount of work in bringing the Mowers 20
Ing much attention The orchids are coming
into bloom finely. and the great Bird OF Paradise
constant source Of surprise All day yesterday
there steady flow Of visitors. and every one
Of anything the houses had shown in recent years
At coney Island number OF the dance n 9a Us
summer life. Every place was full and II the Cycle
Path had been In good condition tne CROWD WOa al
pie made a start for the island on thelr wheels
out at late hour none OF them nod arrived m -
Al several OF the clubs the day was observed Win
programmes OF various sorts.
Washingtons Birthday is always marked by me
parade Of the Veteran Firemen and that day Wiz,
out turning out Of the old boys who ran VIII
the engines quarter Of century ago ~ouid %
as strange as a Memorial Day without snow
ing Of the G. A. r. As is the case with NE
latter organization. each recurring year mos me
number OF vets" smaller and the hair Of those
present whittier. They reviewed yesterday
by Borough President Grout. Aldermen Bridees
and McKenna and Judge Schntzpan II was
70 o'clock when the parade passed in front OF me
Borough Hall. with banners flying in the oreeze
and the music Of several bands. which are paio
for from the $3.50 which is annually given by me
Legislature for the expenses OF the parade Inc
square was filed with men, women and cnildren
who applauded the hre-hghters as they passed
The engineers 81 the various companies STOOD on
the lower steps OF the hall and saluted the com
panies they passed The Street cleaning, De, De-
nar+ment had done it's best 20 make me waking
over the line Of march good as possible, out
lots OF mud encountered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
MEDALS FOX THE SOLDIERS.
MONTCLAIR HONORs HER REPRESENTA-
TIvEs IN THE SPANISH -AMERl-
CAN WAR.

Montclair. Feo. 2 ,speciaD-The members OK
Company X, I'd Regiment. and other soldiers iro"
Montc.air who served IN the war With spain assem-
hled in the First Congre gatOnal Church to-hsh' "a
full uniform at the invitation OF the citizens anu
medals were presented 10 them. The church WAS
crowded 10 the doors. and the stars ana Stripes
predoDlirated IN the decorations. Upon the pslP9
plat torn were the members OF the loNh Nouisc's'
ms red guest ana the Committee or Arfdhe
After the sing NJ OF The star Spang.ed bahhs.
the Rev AmOry H. Bradford made prayer, ~
Mayor John II. Parsons. who presided Insq l, s,o
op.ning address Malor-Generai Joseph ~; ILe' IT,
delt cred an address, and the Key VIVA
Junkin pastor OF the First Presoy teiiah Shursn
delivered an grafton He served 30 the ContsuelaLyI
Army in the LIST Virginia Regiment IN the ~"
War. s . ia soidiert nv
Mayor Parsons The medals are oi otohze' Io6tte-
senting a volunteer preparing TO nre ana are ~,
War" on the bar is the inscription lsse Mont-
clair The name OF the recipient ana me fesi-
n1ent or vessel with which h. was connected u CT"
graved on the back 81 the bar.
The committee OF citizens in charge OF tne anar
was John K Anderson. Or. Morgan w. hye.s.
paul Ba Dcock. Alfred 5 BsdgLey. the Rev; Amory
" Butler. /. L. : Chairman. l. seymour crane
Henry Y Crawford. Philip Doremus, mares 3 :
Droste DR. r. " Foster. Or. RehaTd I. rs al
francis F Halpln John Hart. G H. nuesus, " "a
HeninE the Rev ". + Junkin. John X Lve'mot S 60
Colonel George A. Miller. BENJAMIN strong, q
Studer D. NJ Sawyer. J. c. Van Cleaf' Dr' D S'
& Watkins and Paul wilcox.
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THE VOLUNTEERS WELCOMED
ELIZABETH GIVES A PARADE AND BAN
QUIET IN THEIR HONOR

Elizabeth. Feb. q CspeciaD This historic New
Jersey City did Itself proud to-day In the weicoms
which II gave 10 the young men VINO Al the car
OF the Government went IL the front last May
ready and eager 10 defend the Stars and Stripes
The city was deliberately decorated. and the SOL
diers received ovation
In the stan OF Grand Marshal Drake whoss
only decoration the medal Of honor presented
10 MIN by Congress rode Edgar A. kaupp' hooee'
Morrell and Richard Stockton. Of the Hoosn
Piders. George Coyne. OF Troop 4. ist volunteer
Cavalry. and Greenville Harris. electrician on tne
Vixen. Frank Bergen and Postmaster Wheian
also in the staff which consisted OF forty
well-known citizens.
The parade moved in three divisions First came
the veteran zouaves. escor,ins the Grand Army
posts, and the barouches conianing Mayor Max,
the City Council and the Committee OF Arrange
Then came companies and Z. Of the 81 New
Jersey Volunteers. AMI a delegation rom Som-
Elizabeth who had served in the spanish: American
War Among these were men from the Naval he-
serve who served on the auxiliary cruisers
Fire Department and the South Elizabeth Cadets
passed through the streets factory whistles were
blown and at the city Han salute OF twsn NY.
one guns was fred by the gun detachment OF inc
The CITY Hall was elaborateiy decorated. and the
municipal flag drapei its front. From the lofty
spire OF the historic First Presbyterian CHURCH
no4sso Of The srevstone Presbyteran church
At the head Of the volunteers rode Major De
Hart. Chaplain Glazeorook AdJI,tH H,ar,n -
Company { and Captain McCarty Of company T.
The streets were in bad condition for maIcnins'
but in the fve-mile tramp not man dropped out,
II is estimated FULLY twenty-five thousand people
reviewed the parade. large numbers coming ITO"
Railway. Newark and other y aces -.
After the parade banquet was served a, 70
Veteran Zouave Armory, AT which Mayo, Maca
presided Speeches were made by FRANK bertsn.
Chaplain Hare OF the I'd; Captain Atkins OF ne ~,
Grand Army; President Ryan OF the city Councll.
Alderman Collins Chaplain Glazebro0k and Major
De Hart Then came the preegi4to 2 o. w mr.
volunteers by NayOr Mack. brakes Band rem
dered patriotic airs during the banquet ,.,.,A >.
n is the intention OF the city of tnzaoetn 70
nresent badg = 10 every soldier and sailor OF this
civ who pa anticipated IN the recent war
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JERSEY AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
GOVERNOR VOORHEES, IN wAsHINGToN-A DIN.
NER GIVEN BY CONGRESSMAN AND
MRS FOWLER.

Washington. Feb p Cspecla).-Senator Sewel
and Representatives Howell and Loudenslaser
called upon the President this morning TO press the
appointment as naval cadet OF Nixon Wiley Elmer
son OF the late Commander Horace Elmer. Of New
rarssv From what occurred at the interview they
bai,aye that the Young man Will receive he place.
Governor voorhees, dined to-day with Vice Presi-
dent Hobart and also called upon senator Se""lA
He left tonight for New-Jersey
AZ a late hour yesterday me Senate confirmed
~ nomination OF George r Whitaker 10 be Col
iector OF customs at Trenton Of the District OF
Burlington The docket is now nearly clear Of New
Jersey nominations.
The Vice-President and Mrs Hobart were the
guests of honor at small dinner last evening
9iver nv Representative and Mrs. Charles y
Fowler ~ New-Jersey. Among those present were
The Attorney General and Mrs. Griges. Senator and
Mrs. FRYE Senator and Mrs. Sewei. and Repre-
sentative and Mrs DalZell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
LADIES' yIGHT AT TIE INTNcIBLE GLIB

The Invincble Club gave its first ladies' reception
on Tuesday evening at its clubhouse. No lsls Full
ton-st Alderman James II. McInnes chair
man Of the committee in charge. which included J.
Edgar Coon Howard A. Knudson. John E. Burnes
y Y Halbert. W B Garvin and G. W Bailey.
The rooms were lavishly decorated with large
American banners and flowers.
ASter an address Of welcome from Chairman Nc
lines = short programme was presented By Mrs.
sevrs-d risnist. Miss Marion Mott and Charles
Eoman vocalists and Miss Frederici and C. T.
Weieand elocutonists. followed by dancing. About
No Trln5-ed guests present Among them
y's2e Indee and Mrs Van Wort, Mr. and Mrs Ed
ward Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Ward Phillips Mr..
o Oh M and Mrs J n Gstnne4. MT and Mrs
" W i'Ia so Mrs z n Reeves Mr. and Mrs F p
psnson ] A. Dnlard, A L. Ketcham. Percy
Retcham Mr. and Mrs. J. n Stubs and Mr.. and
NJ William j. Young
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
HER EIGHTY-sIITH ANNITERSART.
MRS CHARLES c. POST HOLDS a RECEPTION
AT HER HOME.

AT HER HOME.
Mrs Charles G Post. of No. 80 Warren-st.. cee-
brated the eRnty-sixth anniversary Of her birth by
a reception held yesterday afternoon and evening,
the hours being from until and until 10 o'clock
She wore A princess gown Of black satin. with
trimmings OF point lace. Assisting her we're her
daughter Miss Mary Post her niece. Miss Ella
salter of Passaic y J.: Miss Clyde and Miss Bee
Mrs Post has held similar celebrations for many
years and has lived In her present home for nearly
seventy years having come there soon after her
marriage. Among her many handsome gifts was
a large bin hday cake from the Board Of Managers
Of the Home for Aged Men and Couples Of which
Board she has been FOR long line ar active mem
Der. The cake stood on table BY ITSELF, sur
rounded by a wreath Of pink roses II bore
spray Of the roses made In pink spun candy. and
in the centre the figures So " outlined in candles
In honor Of the day group Of eizhty-six flags
was hung from the chandelier
some Of the guests present were Mrs. J. r. Hol-
lingshead Mrs Hayden ". Wheeler, MrsA. Angus
tus Hewlett Miss Russell Mrs. Il. T. Journey
Mrs Daniel Byrne Mr. and Mrs Ralph L. utter
Ms George Bee Mrs Aired Magrath. Dr. Charles
= West Mrs. John Gait Rosman. Miss Osborn
and Mrs David H. Cochran. and from Manhatia an
Mrs Isaac e Dyckman. Professor and Mrs. Dean
and Mr. and Mrs T Lyman Greene
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interest in the question because as a bank officer
have never Issued note to circulate as money.
The reason for not doing was the fact that u
was an Improbable tie-up OF capital. and In the
large centres where my life banker has been
passed. the credit facilities needed by that com
munity were substantially supplied through book
account. checks. drafts and bill OF exchange. That
a reform will come / have no doubt. The evolu-
tionary movement 10 which all the Improvements
in society can be traced violently Interrupted
by the Intervention OF Government paper money
and the prohibition OF banknote issues
That will eventually return TO a larger liberty
on the part OF the individual acting alone. or as
ISOLATED with others. IL. think. certain This re-
form however. will come slowly. The dsseminat-
Ing OF the knowledge of the truth must precede IT,
and each in his place may help II forward, not oy
words Of heat and passion. but by calm and patient
testimony 10 the truth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
IrycBEOy OF THE BARNARD GLIB.

According 70 IFS custom. the Barnard Club cele-
,-sted Washincton's Birthday by luncheon AZ ITS
.-..,ro.,se in Reusen-st About a hundred mem
hers were present. and thu decorations were en-
tirely OF red white and blue. Win large American
hsnrers hung against the walls. The Rev Or.
=, lf+rornell rector % Holy Trialty, presided,
-evral other well-known clergymsn OF this borough
pe?-iofic services succeeded the luncheon the
sneakers being the Key. DIT Richard > S'orrs
. 80 srceiuct and brilliant account OF the lie
81 Wsshingfon MS service 20 this Nation and par
ficularv the strong and LASTING effect % MS char
I'D personality Impressed upon our
Surisprudence The address vas short bur whole
49, ~ history was condensed into the Few words.
rs eN service ended by the singing Of America"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
RECLAMATION OF THE MEADOWS.
THE JERSEY CITY BOARD OF TRADE fNpoRsEa
SENATOR KETCHAM's BILL.

The Jersey City Board OF Trade discussed tne
reclamation OF the meadows at It's meeting Tues-
dav night r G. Ssloman. Of the Newark Board
~ Trade made an earnest speech urging the CO.
operation Of the Jersey City Board IN securing tno
Tssssge ~ senator Ketchams bill. which autnor-
fzed he Newark Board OF Works TO reclaim about
90 acres lanes McMasters Secretary OF the
t,iigs berb BOARD OF Trade advocated cooperation
Engineer Harrison. Of Jersey city. said me PHI
does not apply 20 Jersey city II ~ genera oils
~ cifv Is 10 pay One-nalf the cost which shall
not increase the debt OF the city 70 more than u
,,er cent OF the total ratabes. Mr.. Harrison
stated that Jersey Citys debt Is now over the IL
per cent marx. 49,, - -, ... -,....
o,t, md adooted the following resolution:
@Pesolved that the Jersey City Board Of Trade
recoenizes n Senate Bill No. ~ a measure OF great
nuhlic i'm portance and accords II our earnest In
dorsement Further. that We respectfully petit
80, The legislature for It's enactment and re-
o5es, the members from this county 10 Use their
Sesf efforts 10 have the same become law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
4 TROLLEY EXTENSION OPENED.

IT CONNECTS THE EASTERN AND WESTERN
PARTS OF BERGEN COUNTY.
The loud changing OF trolley gong was heard
for the nrst tine across the Hackensack meadows
and through the woods which lie between Leonia
"a Roeots Yesterday II the first car which
1bs ReTren County Traction Company sent over
Inc Hackensack branch OF It's system -
TnfU Yesterday Hackensack. the county seat.
co,ld he reached from the eastern part or bersen
County only BY a weary drive over a rough ana
I'D western sections OF the county into closer
Communication. and hence will be Of value TO the
people .- 49,. 49, f., 81. ,o,-, "a
from Leonis II cuts It's direct way across no
,,nsaaoys 20 the borough OF Bogofa. its present
,erminus II Is a single track OF standard gauge,
Ave miles long The tracks % the Northern and
Vest shore Railroad crossed by overhead
bridges ,,s - - -,
The officials and their friends were the only
aTsst OF Teaneck nnety-one years old was one OF
the party The regular service VIII o*sln harcn l.