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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
VOLUNTEER CHOIR SINGS.
Lafayette SReformed Church Has It's
First Service Without Quarsette.

The volunteer choir of the Lafayette
Reformed Church at Pine street and Com
munipaw avenue, rendered the music yes
terday for the first time. Considering the
small amount of rehearsing done the
members did well. Mr.. Louis Sherwood,
the organist has the drilling of the new
members.
There are a great many in the church
who are opposed to the action of the Con-
sistory in dismissing the quartette and or
ganizing the volunteer choir, They term
the move as Cheap bit of economy
and say that the 5000 paid yearly for the
trained duartette would never be felt by
the prosperous church.
That quartette, said prominent
member, furnished superb music. far
better than It is possible to. get from a
volunteer choir that can never be relied
upon. The Consistory will be urged to
give up the choir and go back to the
quartette and good music.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
TOO MUCH TRUST.
Mrs. Miller Is Out S75 as
the Result Of an Ad.

own your own home. Will trust
one. Payback in monthly rates the
Box 200.
The foregoing advertisement in Ger
man newspaper attracted the attention
OF Mrs Helene Miller, of No. 233 Column
bia avenue. North Bergen, who opened
up correspondence which led to an
acquaintance with Charles Blumenthal, SS
years old, who claimed to be an agent of
the Birbeck Building and Loan Associa-
tion of New York
Mrs. Miller was buying on instalments
three lots in North Bergen, through the
law firm of Wallis, Edwards & Bumsted,
of this city, at the time. Wishing to build
home on one of them she consented
to become member of the association on
Blumenthals solicitation. Blumenthal
promised to arrange everything in con-
nection with the erection of the house
and obtained her consent to proceed as
he saw fit. "A balance of SIS was due on
one of the lots. This Blumenthal advised
her to have paid off at once in order that
the association he claimed to represent
could be secured before it proceeded to
build her home.
The evident fairness of this proposition
induced Mrs. Miller to advance Blumen-
thai s10O to pay off part of the balance on
the lot. The other $25 she would pay
later it was arranged.
Blumenthal paid s25 of the s100 to the
law firm, keeping SIS for himself This
transaction took place on September Is
last. Mrs. Miller had no more interviews
with her adviser until last night when
she took detective to his home at No.
131 Park avenue, Hoboken, and had him
arrested on a warrant issued by Magis-
trate Meade of New York, charging him
with grand larceny.
The 500 in question was given to Blu
menthal by Mrs. Miller at No. So East
Eleventh street, New York, where she is
employed as tailoress. When she failed
to hear from him after paying over the
money she reported the matter to the
New York police The case was placed
in the hands of Detective Sergeant John
Krauch, whose investigation resulted in
the issuing of the warrant by Magistrate
Meade
The arrest of Blumenthal was brought
about principally through the efforts of
Mrs. Miller, who played amateur sleuth
home on Saturday. Last night she called
upon Detective Sergeant Julius Nelson in
Hoboken and explained matters to him.
Detective Fallon, who had already been
furnished with the warrant from the New
York authorities, accompanied her to the
house Blumenthal had shaved his beard
but he was easily recognized by Mrs. Mil
Ter. He admitted having retained the SIS
intrusted to him, and he was locked up at
Police Headquarters.
Later in the evening Detective Sergeant
Krauch came from New York and in
formed the Hoboken authorities that
many complaints of a similar character
to Mrs. Miller's had been lodged against
the prisoner in New York. The Birbeck
Building and Loan Association denied
that Blumenthal was it's agent, the Ser
geant said
Blumenthal was arraigned before Re-
corder Stanton today and remanded to
await extradition papers from New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
BLAMES The WIDOW
Ex-Detective McKenna's Mar
tai Woes Aired in the
Court of Chancery.

The marital woes of John E. McKenna,
for many years head of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com
pany's detective force were aired again
in the Court OF Chancery this morning.
Last March McKenna's wife Josephine
filed a bill against him for maintenance
and support alleging that he had deserted
her. In her bill Mrs. McKenna alleged
that she was married in 1878 and lived
happily with her husband for almost
twenty years. He had a good position,
was man of domestic tastes and pro-
vided well for him family, in which he
appeared to take a great interest. In the
spring of 1899 he began to neglect his;
family and to reduce the allowance he
made for their support. He absented
himself from home and once when he
had been away several weeks his wife's
brother looked him up. He found him at
Sheepshead Bay playing the races and oc-
cupying the same house with Mrs. Bar
bara Augen, a Hoboken widow of means.
He afterward occupied the same house
with Mrs Augen in Hoboken only a short
distance from where his wife and children
lived much to their shame and annoyance.
He agreed to pay his wife $40 per week
and made the payments regularly for a
while. Then he neglected his agreement
and his wife filed her BILL At the same
time she received writ of re exeat
compelling her husband to give bonds not
to leave the State.
This morning Mr.. Weller, of Hoboken,
counsel for McKenna applied to Vice
Chancellor Stevens for an order yacating
the writ. He read a log affidavit by Nc
kenna in which he set forth that his
wifes continually nagging and tating
conduct drove him from the house.
Whenever his business, as it frequently
did, kept him away overnight his wife
reproached him and refused to believe
that he was away on business accusing
him of improper conduct. Mr.. Weller ex-
planned that Mr.. Augen was unable to
collect any money from her husband S
estate and was obliged to keep boarders.
Mckenna boarded with her because he
could not afford to go to a hotel.
Mr.. Weller further said that McKenna
was out of work and poverty stricken.
He had an opportunity to obtain work in
Pennsylvania, but was prohibited from
going there by the Courts order. If he
could not get the work in Pennsylvania
he would become a charge upon the city
and would be unable to contribute any
thing to the support of his family.
Mr.. Robert Carey, who represented Mrs.
McKenna, said that McKenna paid his
wife the $40 per week almost regularly
until his wife began suit against Mrs.
Angen for $4,000 for alternating her hus-
band $ affections. After considerable ar
gument on both sides the Vice Chancellor
reserved lis decision.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
TEMPORARY LOAN BONDS WIPED OUT

Another batch of temporary loan bonds
to the amount of $2S5,00O was paid off
in the Comptroller's office this morning.
These were issued in anticipation of the
collection of taxes and have interest at
the rate of per cent
Comptroller Jordan is at present work
ing on the annual statement which he
hopes to have ready by April. tt is a
task and means careful figuring and
plenty Of work for all his assistants.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
TRIBUTE TO THE BISHOP.

Discussing sadly the death of Bishop
Wigger, the Rev. John A. Sheppard of St.
Michael's Church this morning, in con-
versation paid a glowing tribute to the
dead prelate. In the course of his re-
marks he said
Self abnegation marked his career as
a prelate. His interest in all the churches
of his dioceses and is unsparing labors 10
advance the cause of Catholicity inspired
admiration. He was modest and unas-
suming and lived the life of a practical
Christian
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
COMPANY DRILLS, RESUMED.

Company drills will be resumed at the
Armory tonight. None have been held
during the holidays. An election is to be
held this evening in Company C to fill a
vacancy caused by the election of former
Lieutenant Parker to the captaincy of
Company A.
The regular games will be held Friday
night. A two mile race will be a fea-
fiJre
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
CITY NEWS NOTES

The explosion of an oil lamp caused .
nre IN the apartments of George Reifier,
IN the three story building, No. 43 Bowers
street, yesterday afternoon. The dam
age was sight. Mrs. Anna Eunne owns
the building. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Jan. T. 1seO-Foreeast for
thirty-six hours ending at eight p. NJ.
Tuesday-Tonight cloudy, Tuesday fair
and colder; winds northwest. r---
Hartnett's Thermomesrisal Repo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07

The best prorectien against fevers, pneunodz
MA, diphtheria. ETC.. is In building up yhe
system with Hoods sarsapariila
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-07

REPORT SoFr THE CONDITION OF THH
Commercial Trust Company of New Jersey OF
Jersey City, N. j., at the close of business,
December 81, 1900
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

southern California. It was in this
valley that he made negotiations with
some Mexican grant holders for a
large tract of land and he came here
with large party of Mormons and
camped in the canyon pass which
overlooked this beautiful valley. He
hoped to make this his future home.
wagons drawn by oxen, these were
followed by others until over 800 peo
pie in all we're settled in this valley.
But very soon after their arrival there
was an Indian uprising in the valley
that gave them much fear and some
trouble, also about this time an uneX-
pected event happened to the great
Norm on leader. President Buchanan
took control of affairs in Utah and
appointed a governor for the terri
tory, whereupon Brigham decided to
defend what he conceived to be his
rights. He resorted to arms and call
ed upon the faithful to assemble in
defense of their cause. This caused
Cn0 MOfmOnS IN Cal1fOrn1a TO sell OUT
their property here for what they
could get and start on long journey
back over the desert to fight at the
command of their leader in what they
thought was a worthy cause. The
struggle was short one. There were
few who refused to go and still live
in and about Redlands. After the de-
parture of the Mormons the country
was given over to the Indians again
and this beautiful valley has lain in
idle waste no one realizing until of
late the possibilities of it's prolific soil.
Yours truly,
H. F. PILLSBURY.
Los An geIes, CaI., Mar. 18th, 1901.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

DIR. +. r. HASTINGS
DHYSlCIAN AND SURGEON, BARTON,
l. VT. With DR.. Nichols.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
BARTON, VERMONT, MONDAY. MARCH 25, 1901.

and as he was dressed in grey, I made
veteran. He asked me if I was an
eastern man, and then my name and in
what part of Vermont I belonged. He
then introduced himself as Mr.. Wood
bury of Burlington. Of course he did
not introduce himself as Ex- governor
Woodbury., but [ knew him iwhen [
put the name and the empty sleeve in
com bination. His wife and daughter
were with him and found them very
pleasant people to travel with. Be-
ing invited into the room of the captain
and pilot in the very highest part of
thesteamer) we consequently had fine
view Of both banks of the river. Mr..
Woodbury. and myself were very
much interested in all the points con-
nected with the rebellion. It was
certainly pie easing and instructive to
have the captain point out all the
places of historical interest on the
river and Hampton Roads. The place
that made the most vivid impression
on my mind was Clutch Gap"
where Gen. Butler began to cut
a new channel for the James river,
he never finished it but it has been
since, and saves over six miles Of travel
in going up or down the river. I saw
the home Of Gen. Pickett of Gettys-
burg fame, the home of Gen. Lees
mother, built in 1912, Bermuda Hun
dred, City Point, Malvern Hill and
many other places of interest. 1t
would take too much of your space to
mention all the points of interest on
the James river.
Yours truly,
j. W. MURKLAND.
Barton, IT., March 22nd, 1901.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
A VISIT TO THE SOUTH.

| Mr.. Editor:
| In my former letter [ mentioned
| the fact that all the cities have at
| least one fine hotel and they have the
| finest looking hotel in Richmond [
of the building is concerned. 1t is
| called the Jefferson" I thought
| when it first came into view that it
was some large public building Or
cathedral of the style of architecture
like cathedrals in Mexico, (as [ re-
member them IN pictures). 1t has
two very high towers and a clock in
each tower. 1t is built of stone and
| is very handsome. In the center Of
the building is an open court covered
with glass overhead, and many trop
ical plants growing as they would in
a hothouse or conservatory in Yer
mont. had my mail sent there be-
cause a party in Boston whom [ do
business with, told me that was the
place for me to stop while in Rich
mond, but as I learned before [ got
there that it would take about what
a working man could earn in a week
to stay there day, decided to try
less expensive hotel. There are two
other very good houses, ''Murphy's
Hotel" and "Ford's Hotel' where you
can get good room for $1.OO to $3.50
per day. I would recommend all who
are out sight seeing to get room and
get their meals at the nearest restau-
rant they can find that will suit them.
But be sure and see your room be-
fore you pay for IL.
On the outside of the city they have
laid out a fine park, "Lee Park''
named after Gen. Lee, who seems to
be revered in the south next to Wash
ington. There is a fine equestrian
statue Of of Gen. Lee in the center of
the park. was informed by a gen
tleman met there, that it had been
severely criticized, in regard to the
pose of both man and horse but after
he explained to me the artists con-
ception, thought could see that it
was very natural.
Sunday evening I attended the st.
Johns Protestant Episcopal church. !
1t is very old and I think that the |
pews and doors to the same, are the |
same as we're in the church when |
Patrick Henry delivered that famous
speech when he uttered the world |
renowned sentiment, "Give me liberty |
or give me DEATH" It has quaint
burial ground, the church stands in
the center. and they both are consid-
cred among the sights Of the city that
one must see if they visit Richmond.
saw where the ''Libby Prison" did
stand. It may interest some of your
young readers to know that the build
ing was taken down and set up in
for exhibition purposes, but
did not pay and was shipped to Bos-
ton, Mass, but whether it ever was
set up in Boston or not, l do not
know.
Monday morning I boarded the
steamer, "Pocahontas" for a ride
down the James River to Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe. The captain, @. @.
Graves, is very courteous gentleman
is I found in my days "trip with him
Down the river. I had been on the
steamer but few minutes before I
1oticed man who had lost an arm,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
Oliver MarteIl's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF Or
- LEANS, S. In Probate Court held at
Newport, in said District, on the 22nd day of
March, A D., 1901.
N. A. Ross, Administrator of the estate
of Oliver MarteSl, late of Greensboro, in said
district deceased, makes application for
license to sell real estate of said deceased
described as follows, to wit; being $50 acres
of land in Walden, County of Caledonia, and
acres of land and buildings thereon, occu-
pied by said deceased at the time of his de-
cease as his homestead, situated in said
Greensboro. Representing that a sale thereof
is necessary for the payment of the debts of
said deceased and charges of administration.
Whereupon, it IS ordered by said Court
that said application be referred to
session thereof, to be held at Pro-
bate Office in Newport, VT, on the 10th
day of April, A. D., 1901, for hearing and
decision thereon.
And it is further ordered that notice hereof
be given to all persons interested by publica-
tion of the same three weeks successfully in
the Orleans County Monitor, a newspaper
published at said Barton, previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause,
If any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed and such & decree made.
12-1s F.E, ALFRED. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
General News Items.
Barton, IT., March 221d, 1901.

Gen. BOtha Rejects British Terms.
Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial
secretary has informed the house of
commons to-day that Gen. Botha had
rejected the peace terms offered.
Gen. Botha, Mr.. Chamberlain said had
conveyed the inform alton in letter
to Gen Kitchener, in which he an
nOuced that he was not disposed to
recon mend the terms of peace Gen.
Kitchener was instructed to offer to
the earnest consideration of his gov
ernment. Gen. Botha added that his
government and it's chief officers en-
tirely agreed with his view.
VIII Withdraw Troops.
Russia and Great Britain have
agreed to withdraw their troops from
the disputed territory at Tien-T Tsin
and reserve the question of title and
proprietary rights for subsequent ex-
animation. The dispute concerned
an extensive area on the left bank of
the Pei-HO, VIII ich the Russians occu-
pied in the autumn and claimed by
right of conquest. subsequently the
government was informed that China
and Russia had reached an agreement
placing the area under Russian occu-
patton. The area, however, compris
ed plots belonging to the Northern
Chinese Railroad, and was therefore
part of the security of the British
bondhOlders.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

pARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
Ab Hours frC an a. M, 10 p. m. Every
accommodation extended Go our customers
that is consistent with sound banking. Amorv
Dawson Pres't; J.. J. Hartman. Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

Is 1T Because There is More Rum Wanted?
If more liquor is being sold under
the prohibition law than would be
under license law as is claimed by
many of the supporters of local op-
ton, then why is it that in the sections
where the present law is best enforc-
ed that the people who would patron
ize an open saloon are forever
bowling againtt the prohibition law
and calling for local option.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
w l. j JACOBS,
BARTON. VT.
EARTON. VT.

Terms-wHEx PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
I.5O a ear.
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
init by Post Ofice Order, Registered Letter
or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see il
proper credits are made, and keep your sab
scriptions an Advance.
In asking for change of address, always
state where your paper is roao sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
Hcation. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

JOSIAH A. PEARSON.
nENTIST, BARTON, vi. OFFICE IN
- OWENS Block.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
County Court.

The entire time last week was taken
up by the case of Clark VS.. Gallagher,
which is dispute over the boundary
lines Of their farms. It will all be
given when the trial is completed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

A clock should be more than a
timekeeper. 1t should combine
beauty and attractiveness with ac-
curate timekeeping. | haven't a
clock but looks well and times well.
Tastes will differ so will prices,
and | can fit all conditions of buy
ers' limits. Buy your clock Of a
practical clockmaker who knows
how to take care Of it for you and
will do It. Buy here and | viii
see that you have timepiece as
well as an ornament and an or
nament as well as a timepiece.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25
w. l.. JACOBS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

DIR. u, IA. NICHOLS, BARTON, VT.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DIS
~ eases OF the Ear, Nose and ThrOat. aud
Diseases of Children. Office Hours. Tues
days, Tbursdays and Saturdays until 1850, ,
and after $500 p, N.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
MIR. RAYNER is DISAPPOINTED
Will Advise SchIey to Fight Case
by Every Appeal Possible.

Will Advise SchIey to Fight Case
by Every Appeal Possible.
Baltimore, Dec. 13.-Isidor Rayner
showed keen disappointment when the
findings of the court of inquiry were
communicated to him tonight. He an
nounced that he would go to Washing
ton as soon as his engagements will
permit, probably Monday or Tuesday
and he will counsel Admiral Schley to
fight the case to a finish by every APP
peal that is possible.
In an interview he said:
81 would prefer now not to say any
thing in connection with the opinion.
l think the country will almost unani-
mously accept Admiral Dewey's judg-
ment The testimony was so over
whelming upon almost every one of
the specifications in favor of Admiral
Schley that 1 must confess l am utterly
a loss~t to understand upon what facts
or upon the evidence of what witnesses
the other two members of the court
reached their conclusion.
II am absolutely satisfied that the
opinion of the two Judges is at total
variance with the opinion of the coun-
try, and that this will not by any
means terminate the controversy.
shall advise the admiral to fight it to
a finish, to open it by every appeal
that is possible, congressional or 9TH
erwise, and / believe that the senti-
ment of the whole country will uphold
him in his resolve not to let the judg-
ment stand"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
MRS. BONNIE ACQUITTED.
The Verdict Generally Expected.
Husband, Sons, Brothers and Sis
ters Embrace Her.

NCAS
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The fury In
the trial of Lola Ida Bonine, accused
of the murder of James S. Ayres, Jr..
the young census office clerk killed in
the Kenmore Hotel last spring, to-
night returned a verdict of not guilty,
after being out about four hours.
Such a conclusion of the trial was
generally expected. the popular impress
sion here being that from the evidence
submitted the prosecution had failed
to prove its case against Mrs. Bonine.
The Jury was out less than five hours,
retiring a few minutes after o'clock
in the afternoon and reporting their
verdict shortly before o'clock this
evening. The attendance in the court
room when the jury returned was linn
tied to the members of the bar, repre-
Sentatives of the press and the en-
ployeS of the court There was some
little attempt at a demonstration of
approval, but this was quickly sup
pressed by Judge Anderson, who had
previously warned the spectators
against NANTES tations of any charac-
ter.
Mrs. Bonine maintained the calm de-
meanor which has characterized her
conduct throughout the trial and smil-
ed approvingly when the jury returned
its verdict. Ter husband threw his
arms .affectionately around her neck
and kissed her, followed by her sons
and sisters and brothers, who clustered
around her, embracing and kissing her.
Others in the court room also added
their gratulations.
After leaving the court house Mrs.
Bonine, accompanied her husband TO
their home, where they will reside in
the future.