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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-17

Brazil has celebrated the tenth ami
versary of the proclamation of the re-
public. Long may it continue, TO prove
that government by the people is as
durable as desirable
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-17

some of the vast amount of gold boarded
in the national treasury, shows that
Uncle Sam is able to take UP his paper
at will when funds are demanded. This
stringency in New York is caused by
the enormous absorption of money in
the arteries of commerce, which brings
the reserve of banks down to where the
bankers are unwilling to extend loans.
1t is stated, too, that this stringency is
intensified by the use of funds in the
speculative market. the Wall street OPP
orators being willing to pay larger
rate of interest than commercial men,
thus excluding the legitimate business
interests from the loaning field. This
money stringency is not felt elsewhere.
The west and other sections have ample
funds for business needs. One of the
good effects, therefore, is to check spec
ulative movements in the chief seat of
commerce.
The fact that the secretary of the
treasury is able to buy bonds and pay
a premium for them reveals a health
full state of national finances and indi-
Gates the greatness and wealth and
commercial prosperity of a nation that
can carry on a war in remote quarter
of the globe, maintain an army of 1oo,-
900 men, meet all treasury demands and
have a surplus to invest in s25,ooo.ooo
worth of bonds. It's good movement,
irrespective of New Works demands, as
1T will save several millions in interest
in the end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-17
JOKE ON THE JoKERs.
TOttumWa COurier.19

Though it frequently happens that
the joke is on the newly married, the
tables were turned this morning, when
Dr. and Mrs. Sim CLANCY Brown, who
We're married at 10 o'clock at the home
of the brides father. DIR. c. G. Warden,
quietly drove to their home at Eddy
vile. while party of young people
We're waiting at the train, armed with
rice and old shoes, for the bride and
groom to appear. AS the Courier goes
to press it is reported that some of
the party at the station are waiting
yet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-17
LIBRARY COMMISSION BILL.


the task OF establishing town anu
school libraries all over Iowa. Under
,h,,,, ~. t,.av.linv library and district
,,f,,,
scAooi 4ioia-s ID w VIZ y
the public and their Dement'S more
widely distributed. The plan has Wen
- =, a,,,.r s,afas and nov
1Aat Iowa mas 80 many So - -
laws it can Well afford To systeinatizt
,,s wers 10 make effective its previous
,g,3-,,.,s ,;bra,v com
siA'2i = ~
mission Whlcn VIII TAKE ciiai s. " GO
direct the library movement.
b,;pE,AT PROSPERITY IN GEORGIA.
~, ia,
ENeisposis -
our prosperity is national ana psiie
/ traits ALI parts Of the union, south as
,3,.,b t,ay,.5ara i'm = position 10
4,a1-a -.
Know NOV y ~ )
case Of Georgia. one OF the most M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
JOHN yoUNc's TRIP.
Learns Something Interesting About
His Friends.

The friends of Mr.. John Young, of
Wayne street, ex-chief of the Caledonian
Society of this county, learned today that
he is at present in Washington and having
a fine time hobnobbing with the big folk
there.
One of the first things he did on ar
irving at the capital, SO his friends hear.
was to pay his respects to the President,
who was glad to see his old friend. Taking
him into a snug corner of the famous blue
room and after a quaich or two the Presi-
dent said:-
We'll, John, and how's the good folk
of Jersey City and my old friend Peter
McCree? Just tell him that l heard he
was in Washington a few days ago and
didn't call. l suppose he was too much
interested in the young lady with him to
him of me-"
Whats that We say, Master President?
that aud earle wilma conscience, but it's
awful, and to think he never said a word
to me about it,
The Chief was much distressed at the
news, but the President smoothed things
over by filling his visitors quaich and
the Incident was closed, as the diplomats
would say. Mr. Young will be bach In
Jersey City in a day or two and there'll
be a warm time for the head of the clan.
McCree.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
FIRE BRIeADE's DANCE.
Employees of Spinning Mill Give an
Entertainment.

The entertainment and reception of the
Fire Brigade of Chadwick's spinning
mill held at Columbia Hall, Ocean and
Gator avenue, was Il of the most sue
cessful events of the season. The hall
was crowded with pleasure seekers at an
early hour. An elaborate programme was
rendered which kept the crowd in good
humor during the evening. Professor
William Whfttle, the ventriloquist, is n
marvel in his line, and he was repeatedly
encored. Calvin Cook, the prince of con-
jurors, gave a number of sleight of hand
exhibitions, which greatly mystifed and
amused the audience. Havell and Curtis
were good in a humorous musical sketch,
n received considerable applause. Rex,
the cowboy pianist" rendered a number
of selections including an imitation of the
battle of San Juan hill; Kenneth Richard
rendered a number of descriptive songs,
which were we'll received. An exhibition
of Edison's cineograph was given showing
a number of war scenes, both naval and
military.
The officers were:-Secretary, A. Filter;
Treasurer, J. Johnson; Floor Managers, H.
THAI and G. Terrell. Reception commit
tee, A. Fisher, A. Davies, M. Magner, p.
Pearson, F. Fox, J. Harding, W. Jeffs and
It. Walsh. A dance followed, in which
about two hundred couples participated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22

monstrates their efficiency IN the science
of self-defense. In addition to the central
figure of the arena there will be a we'll
balanced vaudeville bill. "Theo." a hand
some woman n clever musician, has
been with The Fitzsimmons Company for
several seasons. She is master OF several
difficult musical instruments the foley
Trio, in a comedy singing act, will offer
a new departure IN this style of entertain
ment. Dan Fenton's dancing lady from
Cork" .ssaid to be something worth seeing.
Drewee is a juggler who seeks more after
novelty IN his act than the regulation
artist of his character. Frank White and
Billy Williams IN a black-face turn, Con-
roy and Mcfarland in an Irish sketch,
Whitman and Fenton in d bit of a refined
sketch, are Others in the bill. Carcidor, an
adept on the wire, is one of the recent i'm
oorta1ions from Europe. The whole bill
has been spoken of very highly elsewhere
and pronounced the best Bob Fitzsim-
mons eyer travelled with.
After the engagement the champion
goes into training at a Long Island re-
sort.
Robert F~ftzsimmons, the Champion of
the world and his big refine vaudeville
company appears at the Bijou Theatre
next week. This will be the last chance
for the public to witness the Champion
spar and punch the bag with his sparring
partner, Yank Kenny, before his coming
fight with Jim Jeffries in May at Coney
Island. The Champion commences training
very shortly under the direction of his
manage Martin Julian.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
TAX APPEAL CASES.
State Commissioners Gave
Their Decision Praise
For Mr.. Love.

The State Board of Taxation wound up
its work in Jersey City yesterday after
noon and in closing complimented the
local commissioners for their excellent
work. That work was shownsby the very
few appeals reduced. In the bulk of cases
the petitioners were dismissed.
Among these was that of F. M. Klein
& Co, owners of the Bon Ton Theatre
on Newark avenue. The property, which
occupies two lots, is assessed at $4,000.
1t was originally assessed at $4,000. Mr..
Klein stated tina the value of property
ON lower Newark avenue has greatly
reduced during the past few years and
claimed that lots are only worth $40, 900.
The petitions of John M. Jones and L.
Romano for reduction Of assessments on
a number of lots in the Marion section
were referred TO Commissioner c. G.
Black.
w. H. Ewald, No. 156 Newark avenue,
petition dismissed.
Pat Coyle, No. 101 Montgomery street,
petition laid over.
H.. Richards, q lots in the swamps, Pc
tition dismissed.
Payne, Son & Co., petition settled.
Eva Browning, town of Harrison, prop
erty assessed at $1,000, reduced to $1,000
by consent of the town.
w. Greer, No. 800 Tonnes venue, las
sessed at 81, 100, and reduced to s., 900.
avinia +. Lane, Avenue A, Bayonne,
block 375, petition dismissed.
Louisa o. F. Boynton, Avenue A prop
erty; petition dismissed.
Virginia r. Dix, property Avenue A;
petition dismissed.
r. w. Homer, vacant plot, assessed at
$4,000, reduced to 3d. 900. A mistake was
made in the assessment, as also in the
case of A. f. Oliver, Jr., of Bayonne,
whose property was assessed at $1,000 and
reduced to 5000.
Walter E. Ammon, tract of 300 lots and
some cores heal Currie's Woods, assessed
at $31, $3.50. The Board reduced it to $24, LIS.
Mary E.. Boyd, Bayonne, petition dis
MISSED.
Estate of T. c. Brown, % vacant lots on
Avenue A; petition withdrawn.
When these cases were disposed of Mr..
J. H.. Love, of the local board, was just
about to leave the room when Commits
sioner Black in a few well chosen words
paid a graceful compliment to Mr.. Love,
who retires from office today. Mr.. Black
said that his work had been faithfully
and efficiently performed.
Commissioners West and Lentz Joined in
the tribute and Mr.. Love thanked them
for their commentator.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
JOHN CRONRAM'S WILL.
Testimony in the Contest
Heard Observation-Disclosures
Influence and Testimen-
tary lncapacty.

Judge Blair heard testimony in the Or
phans' Court yesterday afternoon in the
Cronham will contest. The testator, John
E. Cronham, the well known painter, left
almost his entire estate to his widow, cut
ting off all of his children by his first wife
with the exception of his son Charles e.,
to whom hi left his paint shop and bust
ness.
The other children filed a caveat against
the probate of the will and Charles q.
joined with them. They allege testament
tary ~incapacity and undue influence on
the part of their stepmother. The contes-
tants are Mrs. Mary F. Snyder of Hobo
ken. Mrs. Bertha BROKER of No. 14
Mount Prospect avenue, Newark, and
Charles E. Cronham. They are represent
ed by Lawyer Otto Grouse Lawyer
Black represents the widow.
DR.. Flagg, of Rockaway, N. J., was the
first witness called. He testified that he
had attended Mr.. Cronham at Mount
Tabor the summer before he died and that
Mr.. Cronham was suffering then from an
affection of the brain.
DIR. Snyder a grandson of the deceased,
testified that in his opinion his grand
father was not possessed of te~stamentary
capacity. He had seen his grandfather a
number of times and was convinced that
his gr~andfather's mental facilities We're
impaired. Mrs. Cronham always remained
in the room when any of the children
were there. She asked the witness last
summer to request the testator to change
the original will SO that she would re-
ceive a large share of the estate.
ar, - 50 - A. 49, f4Ln
the original will did not provide sufficient
money for her to defray expenses and she
asked me to use my influence with my
grandfather to have the will changed so
that she would have entire charge of the
estate. I refused to have anything to do
with it."
DR.. Snyder said he was not aware of
the fact tina a new will had been made
and that he was named as one of the
executors. The further hearing was adj
journed for two weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
COMPANIES NJ AND c TO GO
Fourth Regiment Officers Says
They Have Been Selected to
Be Mustered Out.

An officer of the Fourth Regiment said
last evening that Companies M and G are
likely to be the ones mustered out by
Colonel Robert G. Smith. The Colonel
himself still maintains silence on the
subject.
I'VE are lucky though" said an officer,
''that only two companies were ordered
dropped. 1 suppose there will be a little
| feeling among the officers OF the two
companies to be disbanded." He said
the officers would never join the ranks,
but would leave the regiment.
There is much speculation as to who
will be the next Lieutenant Colonel. The
| resignation of J. Howard Bumsted from
that position, has brought about a
triangular contest between Majors Steele,
| Brensinger and Lohmann, Major Steele
is the favorite.
Just when Brigadier General Wanser
| will order an election, is not known. The
| officers are in favor of having he va
| cancy filled after the. reorganization of
the regiment, which If rumors count for
anything, will take place in about a
week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
of Music.

One Of the most enjoyable events OF the
season will be the appearance next week
at the Academy of Music of that charm
ing singing comedian, Chauncey Olcott,
who will present for the first time in this
city, his new romantic play, "A Romance
of Athlone'' by Augustus Pitou, manager,
which has just closed its successful run
of over three months in New York. Mr..
Olcott is an ideal interpreter of the high
est standard of the Irish drama. He is in
a high degree magnetic; a handsome per-
sonality combined with an earnestness
and artistic comprehension that has won
him an enviable position on he stage to-
day. His new play is a powerful romantic
story of Ireland in the early century, and
the production is made as regards scenery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
JOHN e. MOODY.
Deputy Clerk.

sTATE OF NEW Observation-Disclosures
of State.
Certificate of filing of consent by stockholders
to dissolution.
TO all to whom these presents MAJ come,
Greetings:
Whereas. 1t appears to my satisfaction, by
arr authenticated record of the proceedings
for the voluntary dissolution thereof deposited
in NV office. that the Barstow Fruit Jar Com
pany. a corporation of this State, whose
erv street, in the City OF Jersey City, County
of Hpdson. State of New Jersey THE New
Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Company
heine the agent therein and In charge thereof,
mon whom process may be served, has com
niied with the requirements Of An Act con-
parring CORPORATIONS tRevision OF $780,, pre-
si,,;naTv to the issuing of this certificate that
s,,eh consent has been flied.
Now therefore, !, George Wurts, Secretary
~ STATE of the State of New Jersey, do hereby
cArrifv that the said corporation did, on the
Snsantv-fourth day OF March, 1899, file in my
assica q duly executed and attested consent in
vsrtsine to the dissolution of said CORPORATION.
sxecnted by more than two-thirds in interest
ar thr stockholders thereof, which said certif
eata ana the record of the proceedings afore.s
said are now on file in my said office as pro-
yided by law.
In testimony whereof, l have hereto set my
hand and AFFIXED my official seal, at Trent On.
thiss twenty-fourth day of March, A. D. eigh-
teen hundred and ninety-nine.
GEORGE WURTS,
Secretary OF State.
fseal Of the Secretary Of the
State OF New Jersey.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
JAMES LOVE. HoNoRED.
Tax Board Passes Resolutions OF Re-
greet for His Retirement.

The Tax Board today adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions in honor of Mr.. Love:-
Whereas, James H. Love is about TO re-
tire as member Of the Board of Tax Com
m;ssioners OF the city OF Jersey City, at
ter having served as a member of said
Board for a period of six years; and
Whereas, We recognize the sterling
character, efficient service and uniform
kindness OF Mr.. Love in ali his official acts
and personal dealings, both with the other
member OF the Board and vita all OF
those attached thereto; be it
Resolved, That we extend TO Mr.. Love
our sincere regret hat he is about TO re-
tire from this Board, and our assurance
that he carries with him the highest es-
TEEN of the other members thereof and of
all other persons connected Herewith,
and that we extend to him our apprecia-
ton of the efficient and ~vaiuabie services
he has rendered to the city of Jersey City
as a member OF this Board; and further
Resolved. That we extend to him our
best wishes Tor his future welfare and
happiness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
Star Theatre.

The peer of all the racing dramas, "Ihe
Prodigal Daughter" is the next attrac-
ton at the Star. The play will be present
ed with a wealth of scenery and effects.
no less han six thoroughbreds being used
in the steeplechase race scene. The man
agement have secured a cast of unusual
excellence to interpret the different roles,
being the names of Jane Courthope, Harry
w. Bagge and Edwin Mordant at the head
of the cast.
The Star Theatres popular manager.
Edward J.. Nugent, is to have a benefit
this Sunday evening, April %, and from
the indications it will be a rousing one,
both artisticai!y and financially. Every
headliner on the vaudeville stage within
cas- hundred miles from New York has
unteered their services, and were Manager
Nugent to accept them all the show would
be an all night affair. A few of those who
will appear are John w. Ransone, James
Thornton, Bonnie Thornton, Cora Routt,
Madame Tavary, Minnie Palmer, Gus
Williams, Frederick Bond Inc Company,
Dolan and Leharr, Fred Hal1en and Mollie
Fuller, Zelma Rawlston, Gertrude Haynes,
Harry Mills and Lizzie Evans. An aug
mented band of forty-five pieces unde the
direction of Sidney H. Horner will furnish
the music.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
The Acquitta1 of Quay.

The acquittal of Matthew Stanley Quay,
yesterday. of the charge of bank rob-
berry was not unexpected by persons who
have kept an eye on Pennsylvania anairs
in the last few years. That State ap-
pears to be a hotbed of corruption, po-
iIfical. social and business, to an extent
that even Chicago does not equal. n
ator Quay appears to have been, in a
sense. the head centre and high priest
of the Commemorative depravity, and
so it cannot be considered surprising that
a jury of its citizens should whitewash
him or that its Governor should select
him as the fttest man TO represent II
in the United States senate.
The verdict in this case resembles the
one which is prognosticated in the army
beef case in one respect at least. 1t ex-
cites only the ridicule of the public.
Thanks to the newspapers, the facts OF
Senator Quay's intercourse with the Peo-
pies Bank are pretty nearly as well
known to the citizens in general
as they were to the jury, and citizens,
outside of Pennsylvania and not intoxi-
Gated by the vile atmosphere of that
State, are able to form an impartial
judgment. That their conclusion places
Quay among the worst of the worst class
Of scoundrels who avs ever made a
trade of politics in this country, is not
open to doubt or discussion. Out of the
trial, and outside of Pennsylvania,
Quay saves nothing but his liberty and
his salary and his privilege of voting
atrociously in the United States Senate.
1t is rather a painful state of things for
those who have a love for the instita-
tons of the country and a solicitude for
their future. How many such knock
down blows they can survive is becoming
D matter of anxious surmise.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22

eostuming. worthy Of its other great adj
yahtages. The action of the play tran
%spres near Athlone, Ireland, in the year
1S6o. Sir Philip Roayane has two sons,
Francis by his first wife, and Dick by his
second wife. When the play opens, Dick
has lust returned home after an absence
of three years. At the time of his arrival
Major Manning of the Irish Brigade, with
mis- daughter Rose, and his ward Eleanor
Mcbride, are visiting at Sir Philip for a
few months. Their is also staying at Sir
phillips he Hon. Standish Fitzsimmons,
a friend of Francis. 1t has been ar
ranged between Sir Philip and Major
Manning that Francis should marry Rose.
Rose induces her father to introduce her
as his ward and to Introduce eleanor as
his daughter. Francis pays court to the
ward. supposing her to be the rich heir
ess. Rose Manning meets the two brothers
and falls in love with Dick. Among the
many schemes of villainy Matched by
Fitzsimmons is one to abdact Dicks lit
tie sister, a child of seven, and to give her
to the gypsies, to be held by them for ram
som. Fitzsimmons determines to draw
Dick into a duel, hoping to kill him. The
duel takes place In the park adjoining the
residence Of Sir Philip. Dick wins the
heart OF his 'tWild Irish Rose Incident
to the performance Mr.. Olcott will intro
duce several of his new compositions, sung
with such delightful expression in his
sweet tenor voice that has been the de-
light of his many admirers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22

f--H-F ~ - 49,
week., that should fill every seat IN ms
pretty. little play house. The performance
will be what is known as straight vaude-
vile, and the bill is headed by the we'll
known black-face comedy duo, Mcintyre
and Heath, the original Georgia MINISTRIES,
who are too well known to the theatre
going public for further recommendation,
except to say that they enjoy the distlnc-
ton of being the highest priced vaudeville
team in this country; another big favorlte
who will be here this week is John ker-
nell, the Irish Counselor, whose wit and
laugh-provking oddities will no u be
fully appreciated. Al Reeves, the banjo
comedian, who holds the police Gazette
championship medal, for being the pest
banjoist in the world; Juno Salmo, a Eu-
ropean novelty act. which is styled the
Golden Mephisto; Gertie ellison. the sweet
singer of popular songs; Barton and ASH
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
PlTIFUL H0BoKEN CASE.
Gang of Young Boys Begged OFF BY
Their Mothers.

Recorder Stanton of Hoboken, was
besieged by a dozen or more women this
morning who begged him to be merciful
in dealing with a gang Of slick Juveniles
who had up to yesterday been conducting
a series of systematic burglaries on shop
keepers. Robert Bohnert, fourteen years
old. the leader of the gang was arrested
yesterday. Bohnert made a confession to
the police which led to the arrest of nine
other youngsters.
The boys, it appears, made a rendezvous
of the dilapidated Star Theatre, on Hud-
son street. John Manzas, a junk dealer
testified to buying lead pipe from Bohnert
and others of the ang
When Manzas finished his testimony
the boys were crying bitterly and their
mothers and other women folk were doing
likewise. The latter begged the Recorder
to be lenient with the juveniles.
The Recorder after making each n
promise that he would be a good boy in
the future dismissed them in the custody
of their mothers. Manzas the junk
dealer was also discharged. He claimed
he did not know he had been buying
stolen goods.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
AM USEMENTS.


The Bijou Theatre announces Bob
Fitzsimmons as the feature Of its Bill for
next Monday evening and usual matinees.
Less than a year ago Bob appeared in
this city with a vaudeville organization.
Since then events in his life v crowded
themselves very rapidly, and today he is
even more talked of than were ever any of
his predecessors enjoying the champion
ship honors. Believing that his friends do
not want to see his essaying that for
which he is in no wise fitted, he gives
that which he knows best and is master
ora scientific exhibition of 1.-The manly
art in three rounds, with his sparring
partner. sYank Kenny" He also punches
the bag and illustrates several new blows
that he has recently mastered, and de-