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The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
FreshoIders Will Be Abolished i.

On and after Jan. 1, 1907. we ancient
and distinguished body of chosen free
holders will be reduced to the respect
able number of five numbers, who will
receive for their services each $1,000
and NJ perquisites or other compensa-
ton.
The people have decided by referen-
dunn that the present board of free
holders must be abolished. The
majority for proposition is two to one
and as the law of 1902 merely requires
a majority of the votes cast, it can be
taken for granted that the taxpayers
of Monmouth county are pretty gener-
ally dissatisfied with the board of chos-
en- freeholders as a county institution.
Under the act of 1902 the five new
freeholders to constitute a board
must be nominated and voted for the
same as assembly candidates at the
next annual election of freeholders in
November, 1906. The new officials will
assume office Jan /. 1907. During the
interim the present board will con-
tinue to do business with its appointed
officers, including the boards attorney
and the county collector. The latter
will hold over until his successor is
/ duly appointed after the reorganiza-
ton. The offices of other subordinate
| offices and attaches are declared va
cant from Jan. 1, 1907, and no salary
will attach to the positions until
they are filled by appointment.
The ensemble of the new board will
1 be made to represent equitably the in
terests of the various sections OF the
county without auy preponderatlng
] influence in favor of one district over
another, although this, like the selec-
tion of assem- blymen, is matter OF
political adjustment and is not pro-
vided for under the law.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
WANT 10 JOIN STATES.
Residents of Isle of Pines Ask Admis-
sion as Territory.

Residents of Isle of Pines Ask Admis-
sion as Territory.
Havana, Nov. 15.-Residents of the
Isle of Pines have issued a declaration
of their independence from Cuba and
organized a new government as Unit
ed States territory. A delegate to con
gress will be sent to Washington in or
der to have questions affecting the flu
ture of the island discussed before the
house of representatives, ignoring Gu
ban authority.
Mass meetings were held under the
name of territorial conventions, and of
fcials We're appointed to fill all posi-
lions except those that must be named
by the president under the constitution
of the United States. The first officers
of the new territory are:
r. B. Anderson, secretary of state;
James M. Steere, treasurer; ed G. Ry-
an, delegate to congress; A. I. Friese,
chief justice; David B. WALL sheriff
The convention divided the island in
to five districts and ordered elections to
be held today to select members of the
legislature, which is to convene next
week; tax assessors and collectors One
ticket was named in each district, the
only political question being to keep
the island under the stars and stripes.
The election is proceeding in an order
ly manner under the forms of law, the
men ON the different tickets announc-
ing that they will take office immedi-
ately without regard to those serving
under the Cuban government.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Prince Louis, Grand Ball

New York, Nov. 15.-The ball given
by Prince Louis of Battenberg, com
handing the British squadron now an
chored in the North river in company
with Admiral Evans and Admiral Da-
Wis squadrons of the American navy,
was one of the most brilliant functions
ever seen in New York. The ball was
given on board the Drake, flagship of
the prince. The vessel was brilliantly
lighted and decorated in red, white and
blue. More than thousand invitations
to the ball were issued.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
States Balance Short This Year.

New JERSEYS fiscal year for 1905 end.
ed Tuesday with all claims against the
state paid and a balance in the treas
ury of SO, S5S. 39S.19. The balance at
the end of the fiscal year October 81,
1904, was So $40 91S98 showing a de-
crease in the balance for this year of
$S2, $50 So.
/ The books of the state were bal
anced for the year promptly at the
| close of business Tuesday. After the
balances we're struck Comptroller
/ Morgan sent an official commune
cation to Governor Stokes noiifyir G
him of the financial showing The
letter was as follows:
1.-The close of the states fiscal year
shows a cash balance in the treasury
of 50, S5S, 39913 This, although IA de-
crease of of $50, 520S5, as compared
with the last fiscal year, includes pay
ment of more than one million dol
lars to the various school districts
for the purpose of the reduction of
taxation and the payment of over
three hundred thousand dollars for
the increase of the facilities for cor
rectional and charitable purposes
The exact amount of the ex;raordi-
nary payments referred TO is 1886, 600.
The money was expended on account
of special needs of the tuberculosis
sanitarium, state home for girls, the in
sane asylum in Trenton and at Morris
Plains, and $50, 600 for the new wing at
the state prison. Without these extra
expenditures the balance would have
been 1858, 49, IS more than last year.
The balances for the past five years.
have been as follows: 1900, 80, 005. 222.-
10; 1901, So, 351, 6S3. II; 1902, So, IA, u.s.
26; 1908, 50, 951 ,637.17 with 1904 and 1905
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Peculiar Election Wager.

Samuel S. White and Peter F. Dodd
of Neptune township are the loosers
of peculiar election bet as a result
of the defeat of Charles E. Close for
sheriff
Previous to election they made a
contract with Walter Gravatt, Fran
els enthusiast. that if the latter was
elected sheriff, Gravatt might hand
cuff them together and lead them
wherever he wished for three days. If
Close was elected, vice versa. Mr. Gra-
watt has not demanded the fulfillment
of the wager, as yet, but the losers
are expecting visit from the winner
most any day.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16

After Jan. 1st, 1907, Monmouth
county will be governed by II Free.
holders Commission of five members.
the voters, by Il majority of 900, hav
ing decided to abolish the present
Freeholders as now constituted
The commissioners will be elected at
the election to be held next fall They
are to receive 4 salary OF 81 800 each.
At present $17,0 900 is appropriated
for freeholders' COMPENSATION.
Aspirants for commissioners are al
ready in evidence. A number of the
freeholders now in office, it is said, ARE
anxious tor the lob.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
THE HICKS ALMANAC FOR 1906.

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac viii
not be published for 1906, but his
Monthly Journal. WORD ANE
WORKS. has been changed into a
large and costly Magazine, and 1t VIII
contain his storm and weather fore
casts and other astronomical features
complete. The November number
now ready, contains the forecast from
January to June. 1906. The January,
humber ready December Goth, will
contain the forecasts from July to
December, 1906. The price of this
splendid Magazine is one dollar year
See it and you will have 1t. The NO.
De,nhar and January mum bers con-
tanning the Rev. Irl r. Hicks fore
casts for the whole year, and more
complete than ever, can be had by
sending at once 25 cents to WORD AND
WORKS Publishing Company, 220l
Locust Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
TN CHANoERY OF NEW JERSEY

IN Oh ANCERY OF n EW j ERSE4.
TO Frederick a. Wilson and Sarah B. Viii
son, his wife.
Gerry of New Jersey, made on the day of the date
hereof, in cause wherein Albert b Aschen-
bach is complainant and YOU and another are de-
PENDANTS you are required to appear.
plead answer or denur to the bill of said
Complainant on or before the TENTH DAY
OF JANUARY, next, or the said bill will be taken
as confessed against you.
The said bill is filed to obtain decree ofthe
said Court, adjudging and decreeing judg-
ment recovered against you Frederick A Wilson
and one Alexander c. Buck, in the Supreme
Court of New Jersey OH the Ninth day ofOctober
Nineteen hundred and three by one Roland D..
Crocker (Which judgment has since been as
signed to the complainant herein) to be lien on
certain lands in the Township of Neptune, in
the County OF Monmouth and State of New Ter
sey conveyed to you Sarah B. Wilson by deed re-
corded in Book 723 OF Deeds for said Monmouth
County on pages 249 &c; and decreeing that the
said deed is fraudulent as against the complain
ant; and directing that the said lands be sold in
order to satisfy the said judgment.
WILLIAM PENNINGTON,
Solicitor for Complainant.
500 Broad Street
Newark n. J.
Dated November 9, 1906 (S7.2o)
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16

WANTED-BY CHICAGO MANU-
FEATURING House, person of trust
worthiness and somewhat familiar
with local territory as assistant in
branch office Salary SIS paid weekly
Permanent position. No invesunen
required. Previous experience not
essential to engaging.
Address, Manager Branches, Com
Block, Chicago. 12t.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16

Doctor r. s. Bennett of Asbury
Park, Edward Brewer and David E.
Ravens OF Neptune township returned
to their homes Saturday, they declare,
81 rabbits, one gray squirrel and two
pheasants as the result of a two-days'
cunning trip at Manalapan.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16

A big founder was washed up on
the shore at Long Branch on Sunday
and was picked up by Carl j. Dietz,
of Red Bank The fish weighed seven
pounds. Mr.. Dietz had been spending
the day here with his sister Mrs. Col
morgan.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Help Wanted, Female

WANTED. - First-elass operators
on fine lawn shirt waists. Steady work
and good pay. Apply in person or
write. McCutcheon Manufacturing
Co. rs and so Mechanic street, near
Mulberry ST., Newark, N. j.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16


state of New Jersey, County of Monmouth, SIS:
T. T. w. S. Campbell, Cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
]. w. S. CAMPBELL, Coshier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of November, 1905.
JOSEPH T. LAIRD, JR.,
Notary Public.
coRREcT-Attest:
W. II. VREDENBURGH, \
JAS. LAIRD. Directors.
D. d. DENISE.
F. ID. BENNETT,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Help Wanted, Female,

WANTED.-Fir st-cass fuckers on
fine lawn shirt waists: steady work
and good pay. Apply in person at
once, or write McCutcheon Manu-
featuring Co., rs and so Mechanic ST.,
near Mulberry, Newark, N. j.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Hiuher Railroad Taxes in Jersey.

The State Board of Assessors filed
with the State Comptroller Wednes
day a schedule of assessments of rail-
road and canal property in New Jer
sew. There are included in the sched-
ME 113 railroads and one canal cor
poration. The aggregate assessed
valuation of this property is S23i, U2o,
Ala. and the total tax levied for the
year is So, 092, AL. OF this 1851, $50 VIII
be devoted to state use and 81, l4O, SO6
distributed among the local taxing
districts.
The assessments were made by the
state board under the Duffield act OF
last winter. which provides for the
taxing of second class railroad prop
erty At local rate for the benefit OF
the locality in which it issituated. The
assessed valuation shows an Increase
over 1904 Of So, $40 $50, and the Increase
in the total levied is $497, 800. The
aggregate assessed valuation and to-
al tax Ievieed bv rhe state board up
on the larger companies in New Jer
sey follows.
road companies in New jersey follow;
Pennsylvania . ST. .7S9, 1872 S6l7, 800 80
Jersey Central. 40, 259, 022 400, 635.03
PhiIa. Sc Reading 1882. 300 90. 246. Y
Erie. ,6lS, 600 S23, 96u "
D.. l.. 81 Wester 40. S52, 024 377, 567. ST
N. Y. S. & W.. 1882, 57 1924. i
Lehigh Valley ...22, 734, 942 POS, 81
Not classified -. 10, GAG, 800 55,0O9. 10
Totals 1881. O26, Ala s., 092, AL. 80
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
Report of the Condition
OF THE
First National Bank
AT FREEHOLD,

in the State of New Jersey, at the close OF
business November 9Th, 1905.
d rSS0IrPcIlS
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-16
FreehoIders To Go

Totals -. ss87, o26, Ala s. ,O9a, AL. 80
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
OTHER CRIMES CHARGED
TO ALLEGED FOOTPADS
Thomas Walker Booked for Burglary
and john Sweeney for Assault
With a Deadly Weapon.

Two of the four men arrested on
suspicion of holding up Theodore
Schultz, grocer, Stockton and Chest
nut streets. on the night of February
Is have been charged with other of
fenses by Detectives Bunner and
Matheson, aSSchultz failed to identify
them. The other two have been re-
leased from custody.
Thomas Walker was charged with
burglary. He is accused of entering
the room of H. T. Belmer, 607 Post
street, on the night of January "a,
while Belmer was asleep and stealing
a gold watch and fob, two silver carl
cases and Sc so. In his room were.
also found several door mats and
other articles stolen from the ware
house of the Harry Unna Company,
113 Battery street, and an additional
charge of petty larceny was booked
against him.
John Sweeney was booked on a
charge of assault with a deadly wea-
pom. He and the others entered the
saloon of J. Connors Bay and Taylor
streets prior to visiting Schultz. They
tried to coax Connors to come from
behind the bar and when he refused
Sweeney rushed at him with a knife.
Connors ran out of the saloon and
blew a police whistle. His assailants
ran away.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR
TRUSTEES ARE ANNOUNCED
Seven of Fourteen Members of Me-
chanics' Institute Board on Ticket
for Reelection

The trustees of the Mechanics In
stitute held a meeting last night, Ru-
dolph Taussig in the chair. 1t was
announced that at the general cleo
ton for seven trustees Tuesday, Feb
ruary 2S, there will be eleven candi-
dates, seven of whom are trustees now
in office. The trustees who will be
elected will be installed at the annual
meeting of the institute, March IL.
The installation committee is COM
posed of d. E. Hayes, DR.. A. w Scott
and j. II. Gilmore and the following
are the candidates: Trustees Alpheus
Bull, Tirey L. Ford, Byron Mauzy,
Robert w. Neal, James G. Spaulding
Otto Won Geldern and Luther Wagon
er. The other candidates are John M.
Curtis. Oliver Everett, Edward I.
Hewitt and A. NJ Hunt. 1t was an
nounced that ii had been decided to
pay off the mortgage of $4,000 to the
University of California on account Of
the interest having been raised from
51z to per cent. The money has
been borrowed elsewhere at 51s per
cent.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
NATIVES DANCE
EVENING AW Az
Brilliant Assemblage at An
niversary Ball of Members
of Stanford Parlor No. rs
TASTEFUL DECORATIONS
One of the Most Gala
Functions Ever Given by
Sons of the Golden West

Native Sons Hall was last night
a scene of brilliancy that has not at
any time been surpassed therein in
any social function during the present
winter season. The occasion was the
nineteenth anniversary invitation par
ty given by Stanford Parlor No. rs,
Native Sons of the Golden West In
the past this parlor has been noted
for the pretty effects at it's social
functions, and the decorations of last
evening were not only along the line
of previous efforts, but far surpassed
any. The color scheme was white,
tule and fish net. renewed with silver
bullion, and as an offset there was a
lavish festooning Of pale blue, while
the center piece was a dream of white
with small garlands Of delicate flow
ers. The floor was crowded with
dancers, the ladies in full evening
gowns, the brightest conception of
the dressmaker's art, while the gen
tlemen were all in conventional ball
room attire. The members Of the
several, committees were distinguished
by each wearing a broad ribbon sash
in lieu of a badge. The effect of
those who joined in the grand march
under the subdued lights and in the
shadow of the magnificent decora-
tions was one that was most pleasing
to the eye, and the brflliancy OF the
affair will long linger in the memory
of the many who were in the galleries
as we'll as those on the floor
Those who had this affair in hand
We're:
Floor director It. l. Fitzpatrick.
Assistant floor director. Leo j. Mcmahon.
Floor committee-Henry A. Catalan, Thomas
p. Grennan, Charles A. Monaghan. Robert
Schord George w. Springer. David B. Torres,
A H. Giannini. Harry NJ. Kelly. George Ric-
comi. A. F. Schleicher. Louis A. Steiger. John
j. Van Nostrand.
Chairman reception committee, William NJ
Mcguire.
Reception committee-Fred C. Boden. D. A.
Curtin Bernard ]. Flood, Carl T. Granz
Frank H Kerrigan, John ]. Mccarthy, Joseph
NJ Campodonico c. Arthur Dangers. Alfred
]. Fritz Fred H. Jung, Arthur c. Koehler.
Charles A. Sweigert
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
SONS OF ERIN
Are The HOSTS
Members of the Order From
Nearby Towns Are Present
and Join in Festivities
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS
Evening Is Spent in Native
and Gaelic Dances and the
Audience Is Delighted

In true Gaelic fashion the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and their guests
last night at Eintracht Hall spent an
enjoyable evening. An entertainment
and ball were given for the benefit of
the State board of directors OF the
order by the county boards Of San
Francisco and Alameda counties.
Members Of the order from nearby
towns were on hand to join in the
festivities
The programme included some very
clever numbers and the audience at
tested it's merit in frequent applause.
M. Donohoe, county president, intro
duced the programme with a few re-
marks; he was followed by Thomas
Lahane Of San Jose. State president,
who talked on the progress Of the An
cient Order Of Hibernians.
Eugene D. Sullivan rendered a beau
tiful selection entitled Twill Wave
Again." A recitation by w. ]. Sulli-
van was cleVerly given Mrs. F. Null
lin, who possesses a beautiful soprano
voice, was heartily applauded. O'Con-
nor and Lynch showed their versatility
in Irish step dancing. A song by Miss
H. c. Sullivan was well rendered
Frederick Churchill gave a recitation
and Professor S. J. Sandy sang a beau
tiful barytone solo.
Rev. Father T. Caraher concluded the
programme with an address. He made
stirring talk which appealed to the
hearts of Irishmen. He referred to
some of the deeds of the immortal
Washington and he said the time would
come when another Washington would
be born in Ireland and release the
country from its yoke. He received
a volley of applause at the conclusion
of his speech.
The floor was then cleared for dane
ing. The following were in charge of
the entertainment:
Floor manager, Thomas E. Dunning:
assistants, James T. Lynch, Miss Kate
Flynn; floor committee, the Misses
Lizzie Murphy, Mollie O'Connor, Liz
zie Reilly, B. Egan, Kate Egan, Fran
els Minahan; the Messrs. Frank j.
Clancy. r. J. Curtin, John J. O'Connor.
Daniel T. Buckley, John O'Connor.
Frank Murphy, James Neely, Daniel
Spillane; State officers: State president,
Thomas Lahane; first vice president,
w. ]. O'Brien; secretary, James Far
rell, and treasurer, E. ]. Murphy.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
REEFS WILL SUE
FRIEND CICNOUX
Eccentric New Yorker Says
He Will Have Revenge on
Man Who Caused His Arrest
ALSO AFTER GARDNER
Threatens Action Against
Head of Sanitarium for
Keeping Him Restrained

Howell Caradoc Rees, the eccentric
young New York clubman, who es-
capped late Monday night from pri-
vate sanitarium at Belmont and Ia
ter returned to this city, after a long
overland trip, was about town yester-
day trying to renew old acquaintances.
His efforts to be sociable, however.
proved anything but encouraging, al
though he did find few who listened
to his threats of what he proposes to
do with those who were responsible
for having him arrested and kept in
confinement.
Rees announced that he may sue
his former friend, r. M. Gignoux, who
caused his arrest for threatening his
life, for slander, in charging that he
(Rees) is insane, and he said he would
also bring suit against DR.. Gardner for
keeping him in restraint. Inquiry at
the sanitarium last evening brought
the response that under no circum-
stances would Rees be taken back
there, for he Is regarded by the at
tendants as q hopeless case and de-
serving of the immediate care of his
relatives
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
ATTORNEY GENERAL WANTS
PERMANENT INJUNCTION
Affairs of the Pacific Coast Savings
Society Are Again Discussed in
Judge LawIOr's Court.

The motion OF Attorney General
Webb for a permanent injunction re-
straining the Pacific Coast Savings So
ciety from doing any further business
was up again before Judge Lawlor for
argument yesterday. 1t was agreed
thar the society was insolvent and the
Attorney General insisted upon the
temporary injunction being made per-
manent.
Attorney Van Ness took the view
hat the court might be embarrassed
on the granting Of the motion in re-
gard 10 subsequent proceedings. He
thought that a satisfactory arrange
ment could be made for the liquida-
ton OF the estate if additional time
were allowed.
Attorney Wise again pleaded ur-
gency in the appointment of A receiv-
er so as TO protect the unsecured
stockholders.
The Judge agreed TO grant a fur
ther continuance till Friday morning
and said that the policy of the court
would be expedition and minimum
Of expense to the stockholders.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
DAVID BISPHAM
SHOWS TALENT
IN MANY SONGS

David Bispham delighted a large
audience at Lyric Hall last night with
a repertoire that was as varied as it
was interesting. The artists we'll
rounded and powerful barytone was
never heard to better advantage and
the plaudits of his auditors proved
his concert a pronounced success. He
sang a score of collections, gay, humor-
Gus and dramatic, and in all of them
he was perfectly at-home. The faint
est presence of huskiness due to a
slight cough was powerless to affect
the magnificent quality of his voice,
which rang true and vibrant in each Of
his well-selected numbers.
The full power of Bispham's vocal
organs was perhaps more particularly
delineated in The Evening STAR from
Tannhauser The exquisite manner of
it's rendition held the audience almost
breathless. The prologue from "Pag-
liacci" demonstrated in a marked de-
gree the character of his vocal tech
nique, while his faultless Interpretation
of "Alberich's Curse by Wagner ex-
hibited his admirable dramatic train
ing.
Among his numbers in a lighter vein
was MY Lady Sweet, Arise" which
was sung with tenderness, pleasing
and impressive, and it well earned for
him the laurel wreath presented him
by an admirer. 20 Ruddier Than the
Cherry by Handel and "The Pretty
Creature" an old English song. pleased
the audience immensely, as did 1.-The
Pages Song" from Falstaff, which
Bispham himself announced was quite
a contrast to others of his collection.
Kiplings Danny Deever" and Burns
..Killycrankie'' concluded a programme
which was designed to please the most
fastldious. Harold Smith was a most
efficient accompaniSt.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
VETERANS OF BOHEMIA
IN ANNUAL REUNION
Old Timers of the WelI-KnOwn Club
the Guests of Raphael
WE'LL.

Well.
Veterans of the Bohemian Club who
were connected with the institution
when the owl dwelt on Sacramento
street were the guests of Raphael
WE'LL at Marchands last evening and
enjoyed a delightful reunion. Mes
sages were received from Charles War
rem Stoddard, Senator George c. Per-
kins, Russell J. Wilson, James M. and
Jasper Mcdonald, Horace Hill, Andrew
Mcfarland Davis, Jennings S. Cox,
Theodore F. Payne, Frank L. Unger,
G. A. Muecke, George Ives and others.
Mr.. Stoddard wrote from Greylock
Massachusetts, and promised to be in
California next April. The message
came by special delivery letter to Mr..
WE'LL, reaching the banquet board at
the hour appointed for the feast.
Ben Clark sang the Anchors, .
"Noell" and sally In Our Alley" Sam
Mayer also sang old-time songs.
The banquet room was beautifully
decorated by Mrs. Solly Walter A
bust of Uncle George Bromley by
Robert Aitken was a feature of the
decoration.
The guests at dinner were: Rueben
II. Lloyd, DIR. George Chismore, Lucius
H. Foote, Peter Robertson, Benjamin
Clark, S. d. Mayer. L. r. Mead, George
Matter, Edward Bosgin, /. Cutie, War
rem Payne, H. NJ. Bosworth, r. H.
Bloomer, N. ]. Britain, George T.
Bromley, Dr. Benjamin r. Swan,
David Bush, John Landers, Ralph c.
Harrison, Alexander G. Halves,
Thomas B. Bishop, j. H. N. Irwin,
Hugh M. Burke, Raphael WE'LL.