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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
The MODEL OFFICE.
Local Branch of the
American Express
Well Housed.
A COMPLETE ALTERATION.
New Headquarters Bnilt
For Convenience and
Comfort.
A COMPLETE ALTERATION.

The final touch of the brush has been
given the new offices of the American
Express company, Crompton block,
Front street, and all is in readiness for
occupancy. Nothing about the equip
ment is old except the location, which
is desirable from any standpoint. The
area in floor space is just double the
size of the old, and Worcester and the
company have in the new quarters one
of the largest and best appointed ex-
press offices in New England.
The plans for the reconstruction and
re-appointmen of the offices were
drawn by the best local architects. AS
financial transactions are a large fac
tor in the business of the American Elk
press company, the offices were de-
signed especially to meet this condition.
The banking house nature of the offices
is made all the more apparent in the
provision of a customers room for pri-
Vate consultation.
The Front street exterior of the new
offices has a large structural steel front
with plate glass windows. Above the
main windows the transom is set en-
tire with Luxfer prism glass, complete
ly lighting the entire room. The main
entrance is a corner one and through
this the public Office is reached. The in
terror finish is in quartered Indiana
white oak Of the highest quality. The
subdivisions of the offices, as noted in
succession, include first the private
office of the local agent, Archibald Nc
Dermid, which is just at the right of
the main entrance and in the enclosure
formed by the front windows. From his
office chair Mr.. McDermid can overlook
the entire suite of offices and, besides,
any one wishing to converse with him
can do so by advancing to a heavy oak
en- railing which separates the public
and private offices.
Next is the customers consultation
room, which is neat attractive and con-
venient. Here the patron can arrange
for his money orders, and travellers
checks.
The company will accept orders for
the purchase of theatre tickets, to pay
taxes, to redeem articles pawned to
buy berths on sleeping cars or state
rooms on steamboats, and we'll nigh
countless other things for it's Worcester
patrons, thus securing to them saving
of labor, time and annoyance. Adjoin-
ing the customers room is that of the
cashier, with every requisite that goes
to make complete such department
The further arrangement of offices in
cludes one for the drivers and collect
ers. This is equipped with desks and
all other conveniences for the force to
make up their returns.
The money order office is one of the
largest of the numerous sub divisions,
and like all others is perfect in it's facil
tiles for the convenient and expeditions
dispatch of business. The extent of the
space allotted to this department of the
local office is an evidence of the popu-
larity of this feature of the company's
business.
The selling Of foreign drafts is still
another important feature of the local
office.
Next adjacent to the money order de-
partment is one for the messenger
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

between the two. An especially novel
and effective arrangement is one where
by the lower moulding of the wainscot
turns at various angles and forms the
top of the frames above the divisions
which mark the different offices. The
open spaces above desks and counters
are filed with metallic grills of exceed
ingly attractive designs, The public Of
flee is fanked on one side by public
desk having a half dozen or more in
dividual sections, and it's provision is
certain to find hearty appreciation on
the part of patrons.
The company's facilities for handling
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

force. Into this the messengers of the
Worcester contingent can bring their
respective safes, make up their returns
and settle with the money department,
and receive from the same all outgoing
money packages, a routine that can be
accomplished with ease and CELEBRITY.
The floor Of the public office is laid
in mossaics with deep border in APP
proprlate colors. The walls of the en-
tire interior have a wainscot of oak
laid in panels, and some eight feet in
height. The wainscot is surmounted by
a double row of heavy beaded mould
ing, with distance Of about a foot
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

shipments to foreign countries is I'M
surpassed, and it offers special induce
ments to those interested in the COM
ing Paris exposition, through it's trans
portation and travellers check depart
ments.
The offices are lighted by combination
gas and electric lights, the fixtures be-
ing OF extremely tasteful design. The
further good effect of the whole in
tinting of ceilings and walls in color,
The interior finish was by the Flex-
ible Door and Shutter Company, and
the grille work by the National Man
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NAVAL
ORANGES

are fully four weeks earlier than Red
lands fruit. The first full car ever
snlpped into Worcester will arrive tomor-
row; They are as high colored and sweet
BURBANK PRODUCE co. win receive
them and have another follow for Christ
mas trade. Dealers should bear in mind
me me dliterence in quality and examine this
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
Mr.. BRINKERHOFF'S PAY
Echo of An Old Wanser Row
Heard in the Circuit
Court.

Former Corporation Counsel William
Brinkerhoff IS the plaintiff in suit
which is being tried today in Justice Lip
pincott's court to recover compensation
for the legal advice he furnished to the
city during a portion of Mayor Wanser's 8
term. Mr.. Brinkerhoff claims that he is
entitled to four months salary at $41666
per month. Corbin & Fielder represent
the plaintiff and the citys interests are
being looked after by Corporation Coun-
sci McDermott and William D. Edwards
The trial recalls the trouble which oc-
Cured in 1893 between the Board of FL
nance which was then nominally Demo-
cratic and Mayor Wanser The Board
appointed Mr.. Brinkerhoff Corporation
Counsel and James J. Erwin, who is now
Prosecutor, Corporation Attorney. May
or Wanser refused to approve of the ap-
pointments, but the gentlemen served
for four months, when they were
succeeded by Judge John A. Blair
and Spencer Weart Mayor Wanser re-
fused to sign the warrants for the sal
aries of Messrs. Brinkerhoff and Erwin.
Mr. Erwin brought suit and recovered
Judgment and now Mr. Brinkerhoff is
having his innings.
The difference in the two cases is that
Mr.. Erwin was appointed to fill a va
cancy resulting from resignation, while
a vacancy was created to make room for
Mr.. Brinkerhoff. That vacancy, it is
claimed, was illegally made. The case is
still on, and there is large attendance
of city officials at the court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09

completed, but the sanitary arrangements
have been brought to a standstill by the
excessively cold weather.
The inside work is nearly completed,
but it is impossible to make the sewer
connections when the ground is frozen
to the depth that it is at present. The
entire cellar has been concreted and fixed
with blind drains that connect with trap
in the front of the building and thence
with the sewer.
The trap and sewer connections are so
arranged that the water cannot back up
as it used to with each heavy storm. No
more water can settle in the cellar. TIE
boilers have been moved towards the
front of the building several feet and off
the boulder which interfered with the
foundations.
Everything has been done according to
the latest approved scientific methods.
On the first floor. which contains the in
door Fairgrounds and several small class
rooms, new floors have been laid through
out and the walls have been newly kalso-
mined and painted.
In the Fairgrounds a couple of dozen
well ventilated clothing closets have been
built. The clothing was formerly put in
piles in closets that were not ventilated.
The new closets each contain three pegs.
The doors are fitted with wire screens and
are also ventilated through the top.
Everything that could be done has been
done below the second floor, but now
the serious problem that faces the Board
of Education is what to do to make the
upper floors safe. The Board meets to-
night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
HIGH PRICES FOR BONDS.
Auctioneer .Wolbert Made an Inn
nartant Sale Yesterday.

Auctioneer F. C. Wolbert sold a choice
selection of git-edged securities yester-
day afternoon in his office. No. At Mont
gomery street The lot includes Jersey
City bonds, Bergen County bonds, Town
of Union bonds, Hackensack bonds and
corporation shares.
The sale resulted as follows
One $500 S per cent Bergen County
School bond, due June 2, 1899, to Thomas
Williams at 1O0ss -
One 81 goo per cent. TSTnsh,pc iso tn Cor Of
nelius Zabriskie at l02%. c+..
One $500 per cent. Bergen ige1 Co9n5y lar
school bonds bris,a que t MosaX YoaX is0i 70 COR
menus nns s5oo ner cent: Ridgewood bond
due July l. 1902 to Cornelius zabriskie,
One ne $500 5 per cent: Town Of Union
Zabriskie, at 1861.
One ssr cent fa oTneas Maekensaek aazrske nGde
One ne $500 per cent. bond Of the New
Jersey Title Guarantee and trust COM
pany, due April; 1872, to Y. j. erohah'
Same kind of bond to Mrs. Winant of
New York at 110. ,....
Five $1,000 per cent Jersey city
bonds, registered, due May l, lolS, 70
| sinking Fund Commissioner ]. &. Hask-
One 81, ,OO6ls per cent. Jersey City bond,
| coupon, due June l, 1910, to William Dohr-
| man, at 124. mai.
One $500 per cent. New Jersey Title
! Guarantee and Trust Company bond to
| C. j. Crowen, at 110.
Two $1,000 per cent. New Jersey Title
| Guarantee and Trust Company bonds TO
+ G. J. Crowen. at 10 each 80,
| one $500 S per cent. New Jersey Title
| Gnarantee and Trust Company bond to
| Jacob Dohrman at 1l01A.
One $1,000 New Jersey Iltle Guarantee
/ and Trust Company . per cent poiiu al
| 1101k to Jacob Dohrman..
Ten shares of stock of the Consumers,
| Gas Company of Jersey City were sold
| At 95 q share to Jacob Oohrman.
| Mr.. Hasking made the purchases Ioi
| the city
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
QUl vlvlE EucHRE.
Lively Time at the Berkeley Club
House Last Night.

The Qui Vive Bowling Club, which
bowls on the Berkeley Club alleys, on
Monday evenings, held a successful pro-
gressive euchre at the Berkely Clubhouse
last evening There was a large number
of contestants and the playing was spir-
tied.
Mrs. J. Wallis took first lady's prize,
a silver tray; Miss j. Lange, silver
chafing dish, and Mrs. E. Boese, a silver
belt. Miss Lueders and Mrs. Boese tied
for the third prize and Mrs. Boese won
the cut Porter Fitsch won the first gen
tleman's prize, a fancy necktie case Dr.
O. A. Weigand, a decorated beer stein,
and G. A. Koven, picture frame. An
excellent collation. was served and dane
ing followed.
Among those present were DR.. and Mrs
o. A. Weigand, Mr.. and Mrs. P. f. Reich
elm, Mr.. and Mrs. Hotopp, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Wallis, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Boese,
Miss E. Evers, Miss Lutjen, Miss Bues-
hausen, Miss Bornemann, Miss Meinecke,
Miss C. Lange Miss Often, Miss Elmer,
Miss N. Bahr, Miss J. Lange, Miss A.
Hotopp, Miss M Hotopp, Miss Povenz,
Miss Duenkel Miss Kate Vogel Miss
Brautigam, Counsellor Frederick Stuhr,
Charles Siebert, A. Meinecke H. f.
Michels, F. Pfeuger, Frank Matthes, Mr..
Fermier. c. w. Meincke, c. A Ruhl, e.
H. Conrad, r. A. ZuederS, q. II. koVen,
f. EverS, Porter Fitch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
MRS. .VANDERBEEK RECEIVES
Brilliant Reception in New
York Yesterday--Largely
Attended From Jersey
City.

Another New York "At Home" of in
terest to Jersey City society, was that giy-
en- yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Frances j. VanderbeeA, No .62
ST. Nicholas avenue, New York, from four
to seven, followed by dance in the even
ing.
1t was a pink reception and the mouse
represented perfect bower of roses. The
walls of the spacious drawing rooms were
literary covered with roses, while from
the ceilings hung festoons of the same
flowers and all the mantels were banks Of
green and pink. This with the woodland
scenery, upholstery of the room suftened
by the electric lights gave the house the
appearance of a sylvan fairy bower
Mrs. vanderbeek was assisted in receiv-
ing by her sisters, Mrs. John Ewing, who
wore gown of canary satin trimmed
with spangles; Mrs. Burdett Post Craig,
attired in, black net trimmed with steel
turquoise crepe with fiounces of lace, ana
Mrs. Frank Vanderbeek, in white damask
satin trimmed with pearls and diamond
ornaments Mrs. Francis T.. Wander
beck wore a gown of pink crepe with
point lace and diamond ornaments.
Refreshments were served during the
evening by Maresi, and music by Lam
ders orchestra fioated through the
rooms, mingling among the guests, OF
whom there was a large representation
from Jersey City. Mrs. Vanderbeek had
carriages stationed at the 145th street
elevated station, SO that the guests had
very little walking.
Supper was served at seven, and the
evening devoted to a dance, which Mrs.
Vanderbeek gave in honor of her nieces,
Misses Nellie Vanderbeek, who wore en-
broidered net over pink silk; Katharine
Mackenzie, attired in rose organdie over
rose silk; Miss Margaret Mackenzie, in
white organdie over white silk, and Miss
Mackenzie, in a gown of pink organdie
ffounced with lace.
over seventy young people remained to
the dance, and in addition were enter
tained by Prof. Khaldah, mind reader
and mesmerist, who caused lots of fun
and amazement with his talent and
tricks. OF course all those present had
their minds read.
Among those present from Jersey City
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Hulshizer, Mr.
and Mrs. j. E. Hulshizer, Jr., Miss Lou
ise Edge, Mrs. Thomas Kinds, Miss Leila
Kinds, Mrs. George White, Miss White,
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Throckmorton, Mr..
and Mrs. McMaster, Mr. and Mrs. E
F. C. Young, Mr.. George Toffey, Mr..
and Mrs. George Smith, Mr.. Clarence
Harmsted Mr. and Mrs. William Bum
sted, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Young, Mrs
Pearsall, Miss Pearsall, Mr.. George Bow
ley, Mr.. Isaac Pierson, Mr.. James Craig
Miss Nellie Vanderbeek, Mr. w. Gardner
Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Brown, DR.. Cul-
yer, Mrs. Henry Neise, Mrs. Cubberly
Judge and Mrs. Bedfe, Mr.. Walter Col
Inns, the Rev. F. E. Mortimer, DR.. and
Mrs. Rector Mr.. and Mrs. F. Pierson
Mrs Harry Platt, Mrs. Lambert and Dr.
and Mrs. Burdett P. Craig.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
DOG AS DEFENDANT.
Was Tried for His Life in
Hoboken Court Death
Penalty Given.

There was a remarkable case before
Recorder Stanton in Hoboken this morn
ing Yesterday James Collins, IA year
old youth of No 225 Willow avenue Ho-
boken. was was bitten in the leg by dog
owned by Albert Setter, of No. 231 Willow
avenue.
Collins went before Recorder Stanton
and demanded warrant for the execution
of the dog. There is city ordinance in
Hoboken which gives the Recorder power
in biting cases to apprehend the dog and
superintend his execution.
The dog was represented by Counsellor
George Abbott, who made a strong fight
for his client. Abbott had a dozen wit
nesses, who testified that the dog was a
most respectable and law abiding member
of the community, and that if the dog
had violated the law it had been provoked
by Collins.
The witnesses for the defense swore
that the dog was a valuable one, that he
was worth at least $50, and that he had
never before transgressed the laws of Ho-
boken.
In summing up, Counselor Albeit made
a strong plea for his client, saying that
he bore an unblemished reputation in
the community In which he lived, and he
prayed the Court to overlook this, his
clients first offense.
Then the prosecution was heard. Wit
! nessafte witness was sworn. Each tes-
titled that the dog was a 'loafer' dog,
| that he bore a bad reputation, was not
| a valuable dog, and, on the contrary, he
was a moagrel and was very vicious.
/ Recorder Stanton deliberated for some
time But the weight of evidence SEEM
| ed to be against the defendant, and the
! Recorder decided that the defendant
should die.
A warrant for his arrest was issued and
| moaning piteously he was locked up IN
| cell No. 13 at Hoboken Police Neadquar-
| tiers.
/ The defendant broke down completely
| when locked in the cell. Instinctively he
| seemed to realize his fate. His means
were heard in all the offices in the City
Hall.
The dog will not be shot, thanks to the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
Animals. Some time tonight he will be
chloroformed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
BRADBURY MUSlcAE.
Mr.. Wi1czek Delighted a Large
Audience Last Night.

musicale was given last evening at
the Bradbury Piano Warerooms, and, as
the musicales are deservedly popular,
there was a large attendance present
The soloists were:-Mr. Franz Wilczek,
yiolinist; Mrs Franz Wilczek, violinist;
Miss Katharyn Cowen, soprano; Miss
Mary Ballard, pianist
The programme was:-Bal Masque, Ru-
benstein Miss Mawson; Rondo Capricioso,
Saint Saens, Mr. Wiiczek; The Swallows,
Cowen, Miss Cowen; Violin Duett-Con-
certo. de Beriot Cwo movements), Mr..
and Mrs. Wilczek; Valse, Moszkowski,
Miss Mawson; Ballad, You" Denza,
Miss cowen; Gypsy Airs, Sarasate, Mr..
Wilczek.
Mr.. Wilczek is a young Austrian violin
ist. His playing is positive, virile, grace
full. and yet unstudied in effect. He did
particularly good work in the Saint Saens
rondo and the gypsy airs.
Mrs. Wilczek plays the violin with true
artistic spirit and the duets with her
husband were delightful and were warm
ly received.
ceived Miss CROWN also shared in the
honors. Mr. Holmes announced that he
had engaged the Wilczek company Tor
another musicale to be given Just before
the Lenten season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
FIFTH WARDS NEW OFFICERS.
Lately Organized Club in Most Prog
perous Condition.

Egan's Hall, on Mercer street, was well
filed last evening when the second meet
ing of the recently organized Fifth Ward
Democratic Club took place. There were
over two hundred Democrats present and
judging from the active part every mem
Der is taking, it promises in a short time
to be one of the leading ward clubs. This
ward, previous to the last election, went
over to the Republican party, because the
Democrats were not organized. The
majorities however, given for the Demo-
cratic candidates last November show
that if the party keeps together in this
ward its position is impregnable.
The meeting last night was called for
the election of officers. Thomas J. Burns,
who acted as chairman before the election
Of officers took place, ymade few re-
marks, in which he told the members
the duties they were expected to perform.
and said he hoped that they would live up
to them.
Alderman Charles Maxwell spoke of the
necessity of ward club in that section Of
the city, and of the good which could be
derived from it if the members only keep
active.
The election of officers then took place
| and the following gentlemen were elect
ed:-President, Thomas ]. Burns: First
Vice President, Thos. Kermode; Second
Vice President, Peter ]. Tuite; Recording
Secretary, P. j. Hayes; Financial Secre-
tary, Philip Tumilty, Jr.; Treasurer,
Thos. Aughney; Sergeant-at-Arms, Thos.
Mellon.
The next meeting will take place Wed
nesday evening, February Is, at the same
hall, when President Burns will appoint
a number of committees
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
M'GEE'S Bills NOT READY
County Committee Wants Bou-
levard Vacancies Filled by
the Governor--WilI Meet
With Senators.


The Legislative Committee of the Hud-
son County Republican Committee met
last night at the Union League Club.
There were present:-Frank J. Higgins,
E. w. Wolley, Fred Schoeber and Flavel
MCGEE.
The committee was to have taken final
action on the bipartisan Police and Fire
Board bills, but Lawyer Flavel MCGEE,
who was to have drafted the bills, re-
ported that he had been too busy to do
so. The proposed legislation was dis
cussed but no final decision was reached.
1t was decided to introduce as an
amendment to the law creating Boule-
ward Commission provision that vacan-
cies shall be filled by the Governor. No
change was made in the plans Tor the
Police Justice bill.
Arrangements were made for q confer
ence between the members of the Legis-
lative Committee and the Senators on
Monday evening next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
DR.. BENNITTs LECTURE

The parish hall of Grace Church, Van
Worst. Erie and Second streets, was well
filled last evening with the members OF
the congregation of that church, to hear
the Rev. George S. Bennitt, the rector,
deliver an illustrated stereopticon lecture,
entitled Switzerland and Austria.
Mr.. Bennitt is a forceful speaker and
he proved himself last evening to be
lecturer of ability The different scenes
thrown upon the canvas were very pretty
ones, and the speaker was interrupted
number of times with applause .
The lecture was given for the benefit
of the Ladies Rectory Fund, and the re-
ceipts were very large.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-09
Harsnstt,s Thermom etrioal Report
DIED.

FINLoN-on Tuesday, February Z. 1899.
Timothy, youngest son OF Ann and the
late Patrick Finlon, aged Is years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of his mother NO. .
Ash street, on Friday, February III, at
nine A. M. thence to All Saints Church,
where solemn high mass of requiem Will
be offered up for the happy repose OF his
soul
JOHNSON-On Tuesday, February Z, 1899,
at Clarendon, Secaucus, N. j., Loretta
B., wife of Edmond B. johnson, In her
74th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Friday, Feb>
ruary 10, at three P. M.
Interment at convenience of family.
KENNEDY-On Tuesday, February Z,
1899. Matthew Kennedy, aged 40 years
and months.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence,
No 551b Gardner avenue, on Thursday,
February 9, at eight P. M.
Interment at convenience of family.
5cOCHRAN--On Tuesday, February z,
1899, at the residence Of her uncle,
George Savage No. 6S Church street,
Catherine Savage, in her 26th year.
Relatives and friends are requested to
attend the funeral services on Thursday,
February 9. at eight P. M:
Interment at Keppler, Kan.