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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
TO SELL WAVERLY FAIR GROUNDS
A COMMITTEE APPOINTED. WITH FULL
POWER TO ACT-THE FAIR WILL
NOT BE ABANDONED.


Trenton Jan. IS (SpecaD-The annual meeting
OF the State Agricultural Society was held at the
State House to-day. A committee. consisting OF
Elisha B. Gaddis and H. II. Isham. was appointed
TO sell or lease the Waverly Fair Grounds on the
most advantageous terms possible IT is CONSIDERED
probable that the grounds will be sold to the Essex
County Park Commissioners to be converted INTO
public park The committee was vested with
full power. Secretary Quinn said an impression
seemed to prevail that the sale OF the tar groulSs
would mean the abandonment of the FAR, out ne
said that II the property is disposed OF the iali
would be continued on new and better-eq1ippeidd
grounds He recommended that the fair be ne ~
on later date than heretofore. in order to AVOID
the hot weather.
With the exception of Franklin Murphy who was
succeeded by George b. Swain all the old directors
were reelected. Mr.. Murphy has disposed OF ms
interest in the society because of his connection
with the Park Commission. which contemplates
purchasing the fair grounds. a...
At a directors meeting the following oflcers
were elected: President. Elisha B. Gaddis OF New
ark; vice presidents. n. S. Rue, Of Cream Kldge;
w j. Sewel OF Camden II. H. lsham, OF Eliza
BETH Amos Clark, of Elizabeth, and william l.
Tompkins, OF Newark; treasurer. William a. CIark'
of Elizabeth; recording secretary, Thomas w paw
SON. OF Newark: corresponding secretary, r. -
Quinn Of Newark, and Executive Committee, W.
l.. Tompkins f. B. Gaddis. William A. Clark r. T.
Jones. H. H. Isham. Thomas w. Dawson g r.
Kilburn and p T. Quinn.
The directors afterward met at the Trenton
House. where they partook Of dinner at which
Governor Voorhees, was one OF the guests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
NEW-JERSEY SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
THE WORK DISCUSSED BY THE STATE AS
ISOLATION

THE WORK DISCUSSED BY THE STATE AZ
ISOLATION
Trenton, Jan. IS (SpeciaD.-The New-Jersey Sun
day-schoo Association met here to-day. General
Secretary E. NJ Ferguson in his annual report
stated that the number OF Sunday-schools In ts
State 2317, with a total membership OF 362 90.
over $500 pupils united with the churches In the
year. The Sunday raised for all purposes
$4,000 The secretary reported that the plans fo-
grading OF pupils adopted at the last State conyen,
ton had been tried in Paterson and had worked
successfully. The pupils were graded into phi
mary Junior, senior adult and other departments.
Plans were discussed for charging and increas-
ing the scope of the general work which were after
ward formulated and adopted. The plans call for
further enlargement. of house-to-house vsitations,
with preliminary enrolment OF all families by
churches to avoid conflict and neglect in vista
tons
The Rev. ]. X. Manning. OF Trenton, spoke on
plans for the home department work. Mrs. Alonzo
Petit, of Elizabeth, and Mrs. 7. n. Skillman, or
New Brunswick, spoke on primary work.
George w. Bailey OF Gloucester County, the new
chairman of the State Executive Committee read
a paper on the advantage Of setting apart Gay
in the sunday schools to be known as decision day.
when the pupils will be asked TO connect tnem-
selves with the church. and on motion OF Mr. Fer
guson. Sunday, March %, was decided on as de-
cisiOn day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
EXAMINING INSURANCE BOOKS.

Riverhead Long Island, Jan. Y-Thomas A.
Waves. Louis Newgress and Thomas J. McCabe Of
the state Insurance Department, are examining the
hooks OF the Suffolk County Mutual Life Insurance
Society here.
An investigating committee OF the society short
time ago reported deficiencies in the accounts Of ex-
Secretary Ahaz Bradley TO the amount OF N'"9'
One book kept by Mr.. Bradley, known as the cash
relapse book is said to be missing.
Bradley declares ne turned the books over to the
soc,etv At the expiration OF his term, while Secre-
tary Perkins says that ne Ola not Kho" Oh IT'S eN-
istance. -, 49, l., 49,. Aos.,oro,, ~,
accounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
RUMOR AS TO MEWAN'S PLANS.
1T IS SAID THAT HE WILL TRY TO DEVELOP
AN ANTI-sEwELL FACTION

washington. Jan. IS (SpeciaD Representative No
EVAN, # is said rs in conference with what u
called the anu-Sewe element in New-Jersey Re-
publican politics. intending II opposition
not be developed all through the State. II is IN.
ferred therefore, that his recent defeat IN the
Hudson County Committee has caused a modica-
ton in his plans, In accordance with some recent
news telegraphed to The Tribune New-Jersey
men familiar with the local politics Of the With
District predicted that Re would fall In his efforts
to control the committee and would then head an
Independent movement as candidate for Mayor OF
Jersey City.
Mr.. McEwan was asked to-day II there were any
DEVELOPMENTS and he said that there were none
but stated that there would be and could be no
success for the Republican ticket this year and
not command the confidence OF Republican voters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
ENGLEWOOD'S CHARTER.

IT WILL SEEK TO PRESERVE ITS STATUS AS
CITY UNDER THE AsBURY PARK ACT.
The form Of government to supersede the pres
ent one in the city OF Englewood has al last been
definitely decided A bill will be introduced In the
Legislature shortly providing that the city be gov
erned under the Asbury Park act.
When the Supreme Court handed down a decision
declaring the act under which Dover was moor
porated unconstitutional Englewood was put 10
The necessv NJ taking steps 10 preserve its status
as city, as it Incorporated In 1888 under tne
same act as Dover. -.
Various forms Of government TO supelseue "a
present one were suggested and discussed, ana
citizens committee to work 70 IND Jaw ap-
nlicable 10 the city The committee reported tues
day night to the City Council In favor OF me AS.
bury Park act as the only one available Inc Acs
third class or under twelve thousand popu,ati93na-
The necessary bill 10 be presented 70 inc Nee"
lature will be prepared at an early date.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
SHEPARD IGNORES MEREDITH.
THE POLITICAL WILL NOT REPLY TO THE
CLERGYMAN'S REMARKS.

CLERGYMAN'S REMARKS
Edward NJ Shepard would not reply last night 10
the sharp things said about him by the Rev. DR..
r. r Meredith OF the Tompkns Avenue Congrega-
tional Church on Tuesday evening at the installa-
ton ceremonies of Grant Post. G.. A. r. DR.. Mere
dith is a member OF Grant Post and Republican.
and he took exception to what Mr. Shepard said at
the Democratic Club dinner about the President S
course being the shrinking and shuddering OF his
cowardly heart"
That was original and 1t will stick TO Shepard
as long as his hair does" said DR.. Meredith. NO
body else on earth would IT, and nobody else
could keep It. Mr. Shepard Is educated man,
and in times past have honored him. but can
honor him no longer AS an American citizen and
a member OF Grant Post / resent his declaration"
When seen at his home, in Congress-st., last night
Mr. Shepard rather frigidy said that he never
replied TO attacks made him. and that ne had
not read what Dr. Meredith said about him. 1t
was a matter OF no consequence to him. anyway.
he said.
When DR.. Meredith seen. he said:
Il haven't much Of anything TO add 10 what I
said on Tuesday night. In matters municipal
have always looked upon Mr.. Shepard good
citizen and a wise leader but after his utterance
about President Mckinley ] wouldn't trust him
with a rushlight. II his sentiment came from the
mouth OF hOOdlum In a dance nall IL would have
httle weight with decent people, but Mr. Shepard
is a man Of education and accustomed TO weighing
and Mclaughlin ne Is welcome 10 do so, but he may
rest assured that intelligent people will understand
his motives. and give him credit for exactly VIII.
he proves himself 10 be"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
RUTHERFORD OFFICIALS PRESENTED.

THE GRAND JURY DISCOVERS ILLEGAL ACTS AND
EXCESSIVE CHARGES.
Hackensack Jan. IS (speciaD. The Bergen Coun-
~ Grand Jury. after spending five days inYesti-
eating the financial affairs of the Borough OF Rutn-
erford came into court to-day with two present.
ments against the officials. One charges that the
Mayor and Council took $4,000 raised by tax as
a sinking fund to meet certain sewer bonds ana
paid other indebtedness with IT. This was llegal'
although done on the advice of counsel. The sec
ond presentment charges that certain borough
officials, who unnamed. charged excessive 1ees
for acknowledgements advertising and so fOrtn one
item being a charge Of $50 where 1t should have
been 50 cents; also that they drew warrants illegal
" and failed to perform other duties according
10 law The presentments were ordered to he pub
lshed.
n Is understood that the Grand Jury so long
in considering this matter, because the books OF
the borough were found TO be in such muddled
state that IL was difficult to understand them II
Is further said that the officials of the borough
had a narrow escape from indictment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
CONTEST OVER AN EASTHAMPTON ESTATE

The will Of Esther NJ Hedges. late OF Easthahp
ton who died a few weeks ago. Is TO be coh'esteu
by relatives who object 10 the estate gong "honS
20 Miss Mary Domny, OF Brooklyn. niece OF the
,estator The contestants are Sarah NJ. Osborne.
sister; Nathaniel Dominy. jr., and Felix Dominy'
all of Easthan4pton. who alege that there are TWO
wills in existence, and that the instrument now
before Surrogate Petty at Riverhead is not INC
last will made by Mrs. Hedges. The VIII was
drawn by Robert E. Peetreau. who will defend 1t
in favor of Miss Dominy. 7. Nj. Griffng repre-
The other will divides the estate equally among
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
A CHURCH THIEF CAUGHT.
HE LOOTED A SYNAGOGUE IN JERSEY CITY. AND
is WANTED FOR CHURCH RoBBERIEs
IN NETWORK


sacrilegious thief. who makes speciality Of
robbing synagogues and houses OF worship
captured in Jersey City yesterday with booty taken
from the synagogue of the congregation Tefereth
Israel In Fifth-st Morris Klein. the sexton. went
10 the synagogue at O'Clock to make preparations
for morning service. and was surprised TO find
a young man in the yard who said he was home
less and had been sleeping In the cellar of the
building The sexton invited him in TO get warm
but the stranger declined. and started toward the
street The sexton entered the synagogue and dis
covered II had been looted.
The police informed and Patrolman Wolf
who on Sunday night arrested Red Dugan, the
burglar accosted man in Newark-ave. who was
carrying big bundle and a satche and found
that the bundle contained praying robes and vest
ments. and arrested the man, who registered as
Louis Neklar tWenty-seVen years old OF BoWery
and Hester SITS. New-York. On him were found
thrty-three pawntickets for articles pledged in
New-York and Brooklyn pawnshOps in November
and December. The articles pledged were princi
pally those used in synagogues and churches
Chief Of Police Murphy Informed the New-York
police of the arrest. and found that the thief Is
wanted for many raids on houses of worship. JUS
tice Nevin committed Neklar in default Of $1,000
for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
CONSOLIDATION. NOT ANNEXATION.
THE ORANGES WANT TO BE UNITED. But NOT
Tackled ON TO NEWARK

Orange Jan. IS (SpecaD.-Dr David A. Kennedy.
president OF the NewErglsnd Society of the
Oranges, announced this morning the committee 10
watch all bills introduced in the Legislature affect
ing the interests Of the Orange communities This
committee consists of Louis D. Gallison and Frank
H Scott Of Orange Judge John Franklin Fort and
william H. Baker OF East orange. and Robert
Ward, OF South Orange
The main business OF the committee will be to
fight any bills that introduced In the Legls-
ature looking to the consolidation of the Oranges
with Newark The sentiment In the society and in
the Oranges is strongly in favor of consolidation
of the Oranges in one municipality as a means OF
preserving the identity OF the community and of re-
sisng the efforts OF Newark to absorb the Oranges
The Ampere Association Of East Orange held a
public meeting this evening. at which James s.
Holmes. a real estate dealer, who originated the
Greater Newark scheme made address. and an
address was also made by City Controller Gibson
OF Newark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
PLANS TO BENEFIT JERSEY CITY.

The Jersey City Board of Trade appointed two
committees at its meetings Tuesday nght-one 10
confer with the Aldermen 10 secure appropria-
ton OF 5000 be disbursed by a Joint. committee
OF the Aldermen and Board. TO exploit the advan-
tages OF the city and induce manufacturers 10 To-
cate I'm the city the other committee TO wait on
the managers OF the two traction companies, now
practically one company, and secure the issuance
OF transfer tickets 10 divert the traffic OF North
Hudson to Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
STOPPING STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

Ahanv Ian iS-Assemblyman Torborgs bill
x,h,cb nroy,des, for the discontnuance of certain
improvements in the Twenty-sixth Ward OF brooN-
lyn applies to the grading and paving OF the foio"
ing streets: Richmond-st.. between Jamalca-aVe.
and Fulton-st.: Sutter-ave., between hocKa"ay anu
Alabama ayes; Berrian-st' between Atian'lo w.
80 Nv lots Road: Snediker-ave.. between Lib
artv-ave and Dumont-st.: Logan-st., between A.
lantc-ave and New Lots Road; SaokmaTnl-sl pc
tween Eastern Parkway and Livonla-st' oeILnor
81 between Jamaica-ave. and Eastern PARKWAY
Hinsdale-st between Atlantic ana suffer avs
Ashford st between Jamaica and Arlington dNe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
SINGERS WILL USE THE IsTH's ARMoRY.

Arthur Claassen director OF the United Singers
NJ Brookyn has received a letter from S. X.
Sanger. president OF the society in which Mr..
Sanger said that permission for the use Of the 18Th
Regiment Armory. in Sumner-ave.. Brooklyn for
the festival Of the nineteenth National saengerfes
Of the Northeastern Saengerbund had been granted
by Governor Roosevelt 49,
The saengerfest is 10 be held in Brooklyn In 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
CARS PILED Up IN A WRECK
A BROKEN AXLE ON A FREIGHTcAR Stops
TRAFFIC ON THE READING RAILROAD

Planfeld Jan. IS fspeciaD.-A freight train wreck
occurred at 3 o'clock this morning near the Bella
Meade station, about fifteen miles from here on
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Twelve
cars on a fast freight train badly broken I'D.
A broken axle on a in the middle Of the train
caused the trouble. The trucks Jumped the rails
and the following cars piled up on top OF one an
other. Both tracks were strewn with wreckage for
distance OF several hundred feet and trafc at thu
point was completely blocked The track and road
bed were damaged for considerable distance No
one was seriously injured. The conductor and
brakemen in the caboose and were bruised
All the Philadelphia and Washington trains vera
compelled 10 the main line Of the Jersey
Central to Bethlehem. Penn where they trans
ferred to the North Penn branch Of the Phladei-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
BAYONNE.

For more than four hours on Tuesday night the
warning factions among the members Of ST. Pauls
German Evangelical Qutheran) Church, in East
Twenty-ffth-st wrangled over the differences ex-
listing between ex-Mayor William c. Farr, the presi
dent Of the churchs official board. and the Rev.
George r. Herbst, who the annual meeting on
New Years Day summary dismissed from the
pastorate The session understood 10 be an
investigation OF the church troubles by the Rev.
A. Z. Frey of Brooklyn. the moderator for the dis
trict embracing Bdyonne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
JERSEY CITIES AND TOWNS.
JERSEY CITY.

The Union League Club Of Jersey City has elected
the following officers; President, Flavel MCGEE;
vice president. William NJ Kink; secretary. Robert
B. Gray: treasurer Samuel Limerick. jr: trustees
H. H. Abernethy. Johr Ramsay Ebert Rappleye
E. 3 Bacon and Walter Collins.
The North Jersey Street Railway Company has
decided 10 extend it's West Slde-ave line 70 Green
Vile II will also build a line in Jsckson-ave.. and
have three routes 10 Greenvile.
Jury i'm the Supreme Court branch OF the Hud-
son County Court yesterday awarded $500 dam
ages to Mrs Elizabeth Sanborn, and 1896 damages
10 her husband for the loss OF her services While
she getting car In July last, the car
started suddenly and she thrown 10 the street,
injuring her spine and dslocating her kneecap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
MONTCLAIR.

The resignation Of Captain Thomas II. Slack. Of
Company X. I'd Regiment. OF this town. has been
accepted. First Lieutenant Bayard T. Garrabrant
is now the acting captain, and will probably be
company
Tie annual meeting Of the Montclair Athletic
Club will be held in the parlors Of the Montclair
Club on Saturday evening. The Nominating Com
mittee has made the following nominations: Pres
ident William Elder Marcus. vice presidents Rob-
ert VI Boyd jr.. and c. d. Backus treasurer, c. S.
Chambern; secretary, J. Hallock Waring captain,
Francis T. Ranney; financial secretary, William p.
Hadwen. jr.; governors (three years., Hugh No.
Clure, NJ. Park Parker and W. II. Truax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
COOPERATIVE BREWERY SUCCESSFUL.

The Excelsior Brewing Company. the first CO.
lucrative brewery Brooklyn. held its second an
nuai meeting yesterday afternoon al the office Of
the president Fifty -eighth-st. and Eighth-aVe.'
Manhattan and the following officers were elected:
John Reisenweber. president F. Neumuler hrst
yice-presideni T. b. Gale, second vee.president;
= ID Frcke treasurer; Charles =. Faber, secre-
tary and Charles Faas Henry kruse, William r.
Hencken and A. Redling, directors; The company
hrewed nd sold in 1898 II 900 barrels of lager beer,
and showed good financial statement, notwith-
standing the 81 additional war tax on each barrel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
ANOTHER WRIT FOR CLIFFORD.

Counsellor John P. Stockton. jr., has procured co,
writ OF habeas corpus in the case OF Edward IN.
ford. convicted Of murder and now imprisoneo ~
the Hudson County Jail The writ Is retu rrnsr,,-
before the Court o. Errors and Appeals on fessaIp
ary A. This Is the third writ taken out IN o ens
OF clifford whose friends are making an es was
fght 10 save him from the galows. Clinoiu 81
the detective who mortally wounded D.vislonn IL
perintendent Watson at the West Shore NaN'N-0
station. Weehawken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
u.nE DOCTOR N FOUR MONTHS.

Paterson Jan is (SpeciaD.-A short cut 10 'ns
practice OF medicine was revealed In the Our ~
ouarter sessions to-day at the trial OF Or. Frank
x Irving. Of Passac indicted for the illegal prSo.
tice OF medicine On cross-examnaton lrvlns 800
mat his degree conferred by the NationJ s
Electro Therapeutica College Of Lima, ONO ,dns
had not attended the college. but TOOK 80
months course by correspondence. and aiter paSS
ing an examination by the same method the "a -
gree was conferred on him aud ne receives
ll,tn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
JANOWSKI BEATEN BY MARSHALL.

short match begun at the Manhattan
Chess Club last evening between Janowsh. the
French champion. and F. ]. Marshall champion
OF the Brooklyn Chess Club. Marshall is a candi-
date for the international tournament which IL
being arranged in London for next May. and is
also mentioned for d place in the coming cahla
chess match between this country and Great Brit
ain. The match is for a small side bet The trst
game was by Marshall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
HIS HORSE FOLLOWED THE HEARSE.

For twenty-five years. before he dropped dead on
Sunday last, Michael Demar OF No lG Paynter-
ST Long Island City had owned horse The ami
nal was greatly attached to his owner. and Mr..
pemar charged his relatives that If he should die
before the horse the animal should be led directly
behind the hearse the way 10 the grave MI.
Demar dropped dead in the street on Sunday, and
was buried yesterday. The horse. as he requested.
followed the hearse The old animal was draped In
black.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
DIR. J. CLEMENT FRENCH I'LL.

The Rev. DR.. j. Clement French. pastor OF the
Park Presbyterian Church. OF Newark and pres-
dent OF the Christian Endeavor Society is critically
III. DR.. French is native of Vermont, and was
educated at Williams College and Union Theolog-
cal Seminary. He has been pastor OF the Park
Church since 1879 and directed the recent semi
centennial celebration Of the church Before going
10 Newark Dr. French was pastor OF q church In
Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
JERSEY CITY MUNICIPAL NOTES

The Street and Water Board has announced that
It will stop cleaning sewers until the Board of
Finance makes the usual supplementary appropria-
ton OF 5000 for trucks TO remove the refuse
Congressman McEwan has filed a petition with
Mayor Hoos signed by 1875 property-owners against
the proposed water contract. The CONGRESSMAN
Informed the Mayor that water plant should NOT
cost over 1850 900 or 100000 The Mayor stated
yesterday that he would not act the water reso-
luton for several days
Mayor Hoos signed a warrant yesterday for
81. so In favor OF the East Jersey Water Company
for water supplied In July, August and September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
TRYING TO BREAK HOJER'S WILL.
.,,c,,sr1,s VAN WICK IN COURT AS CoUN-
Sell FOR THE CONTESTANT.

Sell FOR THE CONTESTANT
Augustus Van Wyck. defeated candidate for Gov
ernor. appeared in court yesterday. Tor the mrs.
time since the election. in an effort TO nreaK wiz
involving $4,000. He is counsel for Emma L.
Hoier. who is contesting the will OF her husodiio
George W. Hoier.
NJ toier belonged 70 the firm OF Hojer q
Graham who are engaged in the sign-palhlins
business in Manhattan. Hojer finally got coh'roi
NJ the business and retired some years prior u
his death in November last His bonds ana NOR
cages and ali his real estate ne lei. 10 So'ep =,
e., 80 tho law firm of Townsend g. Mahan, In
trust with instructions 10 pay 800 month Oh the
income to his daughter Julia L. Lent one-.hiIu
Of The remainder to his widow and the rest OF 'ne
income TO Others. The personal estate goes "
the widow and other relatives
Augustus F. Friend one Of the witnesses 10 liz Sns
viii testified that the old man was nearly DIN
end deaf and dull Of comprehensi.or ~ ~ tiron
he signed the will and that the testator al no ''e
seiS n was his will that he was signing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19

SeaIskin. Otter. Motre. Persian, h"
sable, Mink etc. Coats, Capes, Collars W.
Pieces MuHs, etc. Too many manufac
goods, don't want TO carry them Owe"
4. the time 10 buy reliable furs at q sfee
.avtnx I'm cost G. c. shayne, MsnufseeS
A2d s. near 9Th Axs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-19
TOO MANY FOXES on LONG ISLAND.

East Morichcs. Long Island. Jan. B.-Poultry
farmers in this part Of Long Island are complain
ing because OF the large number Of red foxes now
in this neighborhood. The foxes have increased
so rapidly that they swarm about. and carry
on all sorts OF small game as well as destroy farm
produce. The farmers around Eastport are or
ganizing big hunt at which the foxes viii be
chased TO the death The hunt Is not in opposition
10 the fashionable hunts OF the Meadow Brook
Club but is being formed merely TO get rid Of
the foxes