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193. PBICE, TWO Subscribers who do not receive their papers regularly would confer a great favor by Immediately reporting the fact to this office. READING matter on fourth page. THE 5 cent cigar of the ilmea, "City of Havana." B27-3m QRA.ND show at Monaghan concert tonight. "O'DowD'g NEIGHBOR'S," Friday night, Dec.

15. MASK MURPHY in the opera "house next (Friday evening. "THE GERMAN SOLDIER," in opera house next Tuesday night. JAMES A. RKTLLT in "The German Sol- flier," Tuesday night, Dec.

12. GRAND matinee at Monaghan concert garden Saturday afternoon. KPHN'S celebrated cigars for sale at Mrs. Paterson's, corner of George and New Btreeto. Ja7-ly PORT and Sherry wine for the coming week a gallon, 50 a quart.

8. Scheuer Sons. d82t MIKB KELLY, the famous baseball player, appears with "O'Dowd'e Neighbors," Friday evening, Dec. 15. A HAT was left in George Kuhn's cigar Btor3 on monument day.

Trie owner can have it by proving property. January 1st Anton Roth will remove ills restaurant from No. 74 Al- bauy to No. 20 Albany street. i)24-lm FINE chickens, 11 cents per pound ducks, 13 cente a pound at 8.

Scheuer Sons, the Newark cash grocers. d8-2t THE Park View Social club held a social in the Banquet room last evening, with rnuslc by Daly's orchestra. THE best five cent cigar in the city Is the Flsr Del Fumar, at George Kuhn's, 879 George street, Parker building. ja7-ly THE Emmetts, Kittle and Bob, neat Irish sketch team and hard shoe dancers, at Monaghan Concert Garden this week. WHEN you want oysters or clams served In any manner, go to Hulslzer's dining room, corner of George and Albany FOB coughs, colds and all bronchial complaints, use rock and rye, prepared by August Streitwolf, No.

295 Burnet street. n2-3m GAB lamp and electric light fixtures and all bronze and plated work handsomely renovated at the New Jersey Lamp and Bronze Works. See adv. OWE of the chief delights of all mankind is a well cooked and well served meal. If you want both try the Albany restaurant, 8.

Hulsizer, proprietor. THE members of the Pitman Union met last night at Mrs. Hope's residence, George street, and enjoyed their usual weekly sociable and entertainment. CAPTAIN SWEENEY, U. 8.

San Diego, Oa). says Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy is the medicine I have ever found that would do me any good." Price 50c. For sale by John H. Van Duersen. Big Saving on Oliver Street Sewer.

THE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Next Friday Evening the Aldermen Meet the Promoters of the Electric Privilege. An.adjourned regular meeting of common council was held last evening at which considerable business was done. The Oliver street sewer committee reported that the sewer bad been completed under the supervision of the City surveyor in a satisfactory mariner and also that the city had been saved considerable expense by doing the work itself instead of awarding a contract for the same to outsiders, who do not reside in the city or pay any taxes here. During tbe temporary absence of President Jaques, Alderman Silzer moved that Alderman Atkinson take the chair.

So ordered. The aldermen present during the session were: Reynolds, Atkinson, Helm, Becker, Bergen, Donovan, Silzer, Muivey, Jaques, O'Gorman, Runyon and McKeag. The petition of John Greenwald, of No. 256 Burirtt street, requesting the transfer of his license to No. 44 Albany street, was granted.

The petition of William Gamble to transfer hie license at No. 157 Albany street to John S. Price, of South River, was granted. Tbe street commissioner's report relative to the Oliver street sewer being presented, was referred to the Oliver street sewer committee. jThe following bills were referred To the Poor Committee G.

H. BlBsett 9 80 G. F. Brown 75 2S 8. A.

Connor 40 75 To the Fire Committee G. H. Bissptt 10 70 To the Street and Road Committee F. Kellf 401S J. 600 O.O'OonneU.....

i. IS P. Hlokey 525 J. 3400 P. Hayet 4t 87 M.

Mlldefltoerger 4500 £. P. Hoeyi.w.w.... 2800 The reports of the following city officers for the month of November were favorably reportedYCity attorney, filed; city tress- urey, published; city recorder, filed; city 61erk, published. The ordinance for the grading vof NIchol avenue between George and Sandfbrd streets came up for the third'reading, and on motion of Alderman Reynolds was passed.

The following important resolution was then offered: i By Finance under resolution of common council passed April, 1892, the treasurer and finance committee were authorized to reissue bonds falling due in anticipation of taxes to an amount not exceeding $70,500, and whereas only 30,000 have been issued nnder such authority and $500 more have been met by cash, be it. Resolved. That the city treasurer and financial committee be authorized to Issue the balance of bonds authorized under said resolution and that the mayor and city clerk be directed to execute the same. This resolution is offered by direction of the mayor and Alderman Silzer. Alderman McKeag stated that it was not a new issue but simply a renewal.

The resolution was then adopted without dissent. On motion of Alderman Reynolds the following bills were paid under suspension of the rules. By the Street and Road Committee 5 00 J. V. Berdan 8 26 J.

K. Quaokenbofg SO Jonas Broxmire 89 37 D. J. Van Horn 25 Announcements of the Local Churches. SERVICES AND BiRMONS.

Religions Exercises for in Local Places of Worship of Different Mary Kern 5 00 J. V. Berdan 8 25 Broxmire 89 87 J. R. Quackenboss 14 D.

J. Van 2i To Oliver Street Sewer Committee is, and all who need hardware, irou or et.ee 1 for any purpose, or who desire house furnishing goods, call on Philip Weigel, Nos. 6 and 7 Peace street. SniLon'f CURE, the greatest Cough and Croup Cure is iu great demand. Pocket size containing twenty-five dosee only 25c.

Children love it. For sale by John H. Van Duersen. BOOTS and shoes made or repaired promptly, lowest prices, at Alfio Pappa- lando'e new shop, French street, near railroad. Read advertisement in another MICHAEL Foi, of Hlghlaed Park, and A.

Fcitile, of Peace street yesterday went gunning to Rocky Hill. They have not yet returned and their absence is accounted for by tbe supposition that they are overloaded with game. ELEGANT Selid Brass 8 light Chandelier with splendid globes put up in your house for $8.50 Also same In two lights for $2.59. Worth $10. and $9.

This is a great bargain. At these prices they are gifts. New Jersey Lamp Bronze Works. CLOVER ROOT will purify your Blood, clear your complexion, regulate your bowels and make your head clear as a bell. 25c, and $1.00.

For sale by 'John H. Vau Duersen. who desire especially fine wines and liquoru for the holiday season should call ou R. H. Becker, 202 and 204 Neilson street.

His special brands for Christmas and New Year presents are unequalled. O-17 TBE safest place for you to put your money IB In coal. Put in your winter supply now. Take no chances. C.

M. Russell has the hardest, st, brightest and best coal in the market at his yard corner of French and Schuyler streets. A KAUMEII was driving down Church street yesterday afternoon, when, at the corner o( Chuich aud Dennis streets the hind wheel came off the wajjon and threw the farmer out. He was not badly hurt and after repairing damages went on his war. Trade Prospects.

Local merchants when questioned usually do iioi care to express aii opinion on the subject of the effect the repeal of the Silver hill and the proposed tariff legislation have had upon trade iu general. It ia a fact however that business houses in this city find their trade brisking up in a very eu- oouraglug way. Nowhere else is this more in'i let-able than in the large stationery and store of Reed Randolph, 880 George street. No for the immense of every conceivable kind of holiday presents the firm has laid iu, invites custom and almost forces one to buy. No holiday purrLttsrs should be made until after a visit to store.

Books, fancy leather poodf, brie-brat, pictures aud engravings, these and more are specialties. d9 tt New Goods for the Holidays. We have just received a very fine Hue of Ulna, bisque, glassware and banquet lamps, to be given away to ourputrons. Those who have not visited our store are welcomed to inspect our line of holiday goods. New good goods, especially articles of food.

Choice teas, 50 and Our coffees spejik for themselves, they are always pure and (reel). Sugars sold at cost. We sell Elgin Creamery Butter, only one grade kept in stock, also pure npiccs, pure baking powder and condc-ubi-d milk. AM poods sold at reasouhble prices aud warranted. Wagon delivery, iJ p.

m. every The Great At- lautic Pat irk- Tea company. KOBEKT J. SMITH, Manager. iiiH'klen's Arnica Suite.

The beM salve in the world for cuts, bruiM-s. ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores. tetui, ctiupped bands, chilblains, corns and uii t-kic eruptions, and positively cures piles, 01 no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded, Price 25 cents per box. For sale by B.

6. Van Pelt Co, Souvenir. i A a meeting of the trustees of the Soldiers' and SjaHore' Mouutaent the Great AK lantic Pacific Tea company purchased souvenirs, which they give away free to a'l put chasers at the old reliable tea house, corner of Church and streets. R. J.

SMITH, manager. Cheap Cash Meat Market; Rib roast, I sirloin fcteak, purler house, Umb chops, leg lamb, leg mutton, mutton chops, pork chops, 13c, AM ether meats In proportion at Bonllnot'f tto. 7 Hiram afreet. i. Riley 6 00 A.

Moron 9 00 N. B. Coai 4 Ice Co 472 69 C. Orossen $8.25, 6 75 6 00 J. H.

Vanderveer 16 75 B. Wemgart $12 50, 81 25 John Moore 14 87 John Ooegrove 1 50 V. Bombone 6 75 Wm. Farley 14 (0 R. A.

Davii 9 75 F. Quirt 9 00 John White 7 50 Ttioa-Farley 900 John Kanond 9 00 W. B. Kelly 3200 D.Hayes 676 P.Cojne 1250 H. H.

Wobbe 320 J. TeTlin 6 76 J. Travers 5 21 M. Oalut 675 J.Frank 300 A. 6 75 J.

Waldron 2 25 Jthn BarnweU 6 00 To Incidentals Wm. Reed 4 60 The following bills were ordered paid By Oliver Street Sewer Committee Rolfe Son $11 7fi D. Oo 11 '0 O. P. btrong 4820 Joseph Epowjette 21 00 Vincent Wompoyne 26 26 Francis Benooll 21 75 Nicholas Florry 21 75 John Maloney 26 28 J.

Dalley 21 75 Peter Coyne 87 47 Thomas Flaherty 6 78 H. Wobbe W. H. 3 40 ThomM Lynch 16 10 R. A.

Davis 26 25 W.R. Farley 5000 Thomas Farley 94 76 D.Hayes 28 50 J. BarnweU 2325 J. Terlln 28 60 Thomn Ryan 1 68 Belli Dunham 2400 P. M.

Welsh 9410 M. Gljrnn 800 A.0»t*lina 26 25 J. Kanoud 60 F. Quint I860 J. Travers 24 J.

White 29 26 T. Graven. 1 5u J. Barley 3 00 W. Burke 9 75 A.

Horan 1126 J. Frank 21 00 By the Poor Committee Matiifleld $21.50, 20 08 N. B. Coal A Oo 8085 S. O.

Smith 2738 J. H. Van Penrsen $6.17, $28.05, 17 00 W. Dooley Son 800 J. T.

McOormlok 1950 P. Hayes 8 00 P. M. Welsh N58.40, 87 30 O. H.

Donahue 80 70 L. Hildererand $19.76, 20 75 Mn. U. Pieraon 25 Dahmer. Snedeker i Rimyon 1600 James Houghtoa $17.25, 2000 Peter Hoey 650 O.

W. Kent 5176 John Bergen 2181 J.Hammell 466 J. H. MoCormick $16.75, 42 05 W.J.Dalv 1900 F. Wllgnt 523 John H.

Daly 3 57 By Pest House: P.M. Welsh 1000 T. M. Anderson 1095 E. Hingher 3 i 70 J.

H. Van Dnersm $20.00. 3 50 H. M. Prloe's Son 91 SO Mary L.

Letts 807 By Fire Committee H. Price's Sons 12480 0 P. Strong fc Co 8336 N. 7. N.

Telephone Oo 1500 J.M. McOrolls 18225 O. Dougherty 600 F. P. Oottsohalk 8 26 D.

A. Woodhouse 16 00 W. Piradine 600 P.M. 8250 W.Collins 1 25 W. J.

Armstrong 36 00 W. Hefforman 2 00 Peerless Rubber Co BO 40 J. Maeley 1800 By the Police Committee O. P. Strong A Oo 86 P.

Welsh IJTBO Liberty Hose Oo 600 T. Ooiiboy 3 25 By, Public Buildings Committee C. W. Kent 90 00 J. Van Deursen 11 16 Br the Gas and Lamp Committee: T.

J. Globe Gas Light Oo 843 12 By Incidentals: Reed Randolph $10.04, 2195 F. Harding 550 By Commissions. W. H.

Price 26453 By A. P. and T. Oonboy 9 00 R. 3340 Times Pub.

Oo 149.08, 900 J. Heldlngjtfeld 250 Fredonlan Pub. Oo 2860 HughBoyd 42 Jamea 4 60 By Streets and Roads Committee W. Mew 2687 J. 11 25 C.

Leary. 1888 M. Kummer -27 75 H. Wright 87 76 T. OTJonneU 3688 O.P.Strong....

74 Bedaoaw. 1000 J. 3000 M. Paly. A.

3260 L. SB 00 J. Wortmao 00 P. 7 01 Bell i Dunham 6 12 A. Krouaa 3560 J.

4378 J.Biloocta. t. MM D. Kelly SB 26 T. ISM J.

Bebolt 48 u26 10587 I860 By the Finance Committee W.Eeed 460 By the Fire Committee G. H. BiBsett 10 70 By the Poor Committee G. F. Brown 76 25 By Oliver Street Sewer W.

Farley 14 00 R. A. Davis 75 John Kanond 900 B. Weingart $12.50, 31 26 Frederick Quint 9 00 J. White 760 V.

Rampone 75 J. OosgroTe 1 50 John Moore 1487 J. H. Vanderveer 15 75 B. Collins 600 0.

Crossen 825 N. B. Coal IceO6 472 69 J. Riley fl 00 A. Moran 900 A.

Oatallna 676 J. Frank 8 00 M. Kallett 4 87 John Travers 825 J. Tevlin 6 75 H. Wobbe 2 2t P.

Ooyne 12 50 D. Hayei 678 M. Oa ler 4 fi7 W. E. Kelly 3-2 00 T.

Farley 9 00 J. BarnweU 6 00 J. Waldron 225 ELECTIUC RAILWAY. Alderman Muivey stated that the the street and road committee had met the officials of the proposed electric railway company and that there were many difficult points to settle. He therefore requested that the board of aldermen meet as a committee of the whole to take the necessary action upon the Electric Railroad company's petition, -and he also moved that the report be Alderman McKeag said only one side of the case had been heard relative to the matter and only one thing could be done, refuse or grant the franchise.

He thought the opinion of the people should be heard upon the matter and requested the president to appoint a special committee to get information from property owners. Alderman Silzer called for the question and Alderman Mulvey's report was received and adopted. Alderman Reynolds asked that an evening be appointed to discuss the electric railway matter so that both sides can be heard. Alderman Atkinson moved that the board meet as a committee of the whole to discuss the matter at the call of the chair. Alderman McKeag asked if the meeting would be a public one.

The president replied Yes, and if necessary we could go into executive session." The motion of Alderman Atkinson then prevailed. The following report of the committee on the experiment of the Oliver street sewer was then adopted. OLIVER STREET BEWEH. To the honorable, the common council of the city of New Brunswick The special committee on sewerage beg leave to present a final and comprehensive statement of the result of the experiment of constructing the Oliver street sewer by the city itself through its own workmen instead of awarding the work by contract. The work has been completed by the street commissioner with entire satisfaction to your committee, and we believe that the city has secured for better results ID work manship and a more substantial work than might have been expected under the contract system.

The street commissioner was made directly responsible for the success or failure of the enterprise and was given the entire charge and control of the same. It is our privilege to state that he conducted the work with prompt dispatch and great thoroughness giving his personal attention to the numerous details connected with such an undertaking and with complete success. The sewer has been laid tn acccordance with the plans and specifications the entire length of Oliver street from Burnet street to George street. The total cost of the work including every single item of expense which has been contracted amounts to $1.544.70. There should properly be deducted from this sum an allowance for a certain surplus on articles in way of pipe on hand, tools, timber, whose present value is reckoned at $7500 leaving the net cost at $1,469.70 or at the rate of $1.40 per lineal foot.

It is gratifying to note that the amount is -even less than that calculated by your co ra- mittee in their preliminary experiment, which was $1,650, or $1.50 per lineal foot. Compared with the lowest bid for the same work the city has built the sewer for 50 per or one half of the lowest figures submitted by proposal, which was $2,400 and over. Now that the test has been made and the experiment has bean successful, your committee in the light of experience and practical demonstration can recommend that for the future the city should go slowly in awarding contracts for public work of any kind. If sewers can be laid by tbe common council more economically than by contract the same system can be applied to street paring and numerous other projects. lu any event, before awarding contracts the city surveyor should be required to submit an estimate of a reasonable cost for any improvement about to be made or any work proposed to be done.

Should, with this Information in band, unreasonable and extravagant prices be demanded, the city can rely upon its own resources and adept the policy of independent-construction of public" works by public officials and for the public benefit. H. A. RKTNOLDS, First Baptist church. Rev.

M. H.Pog- son, D. Dr, pastor. The pastor will preach at 10.80 a. and 7.30 p.

m. Evening topic, "Can Christians Indulge in the Pleasures, Recreations and Aumuse- ments of the World Sunday school in the lecture room of the church at 2 p. and at Memorial chapel at 2.15 p. m. Regular church prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at 7.45.

The usual T. P. S. C. E.

prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. AH are welcome to these services. Second Rev. Dr. M.

H. Button, pastor. All are cordially invited. Services at 10.SO a. m.

and 7.80 p. m. Sunday school 2.30p.m. Sermon and Holy Communion at morning service. In the evening the anniversary of the Women's Domestic Mission society will be he held.

The annual address will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Pool. First M.

E. Charles H. McAnney.of Tarry town, N. preach in the First M. E.

chureh-of this city, next Sabbath morning and evening. Rer. Mr: McAnney was the popular preacher in Princeton. The of Rutgers college should hear him. Rev.

Dr. Lfppincott exchanges pulpits with him. Pitman M. E. Church, Sabbath morning, preaching by the Rev.

J. H. Boswell, Subject, No Night There." Sermon to the children in the evening. The pastor will preach, subject, Flight into Egypt." Tbe first of a course of illustrated sermons on 11 Evenings with Jesus." Large pictures. Seats free.

Mt Zton A. M. E. church, Division street. Sunday services, 10 a.

m. love feast; at 11 a. preaching by Mrs. M. E.

Holt. Evangelist at 3 p. preaching by Rev. W. W.

Giles, of Newark, and at 7.80 p. preaching by Rev. W. 8. Dyatte, P.

E. Visitors are welcome, Rev. J. Cooper, pastor. The Rev.

John Miller will preach in the Remsen Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian church tomorrow (Sunday) at 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p. m. His subject, both morning and evening, will be Tbe Value of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as one to be Extended to the East." First Reformed (town clock) Church, Rev. P.

Theodore Pockman, pastor. 10.00 a. prayers in chapel; 10.30, sermon on Mary, the Virgin 2,30, Sabbath school; 6.45, Christian 7.30, sermon on Wilful Absalom." A cordial invitation to all. Kirkpatrick chapel. Preaching at 10.30 a.

on Sunday, Dec. 10, by Rev. C. H. Pool, D.D.

SNOW AND ICE. Thieving Carry On a Short but Profitable Trade. Officer Allen's detective skill was called Into service yesterday and he unearthed a neat scheme of robbery Mr. William Pngan grain and feed merchant; of New street, was the loser. While on his beat yesterday Allen learned that a number pf men, women and children were busy around Somerset street peddling corn at remarkably low figures.

There seemed to be a veritable glut on the corn peddling market. He learned on inquiry that tbe corn had been secured, from tbe freight yard where Raphael Scudder and George Jackson, two negroes, were unloading a car of corn belonging to Dugan. That gentlemen stated that the amount of com delivered was iar short of that ordered, but had no idea of Where the deficit had come in. The mystery was cleared when Allen; found that the ne- groes were filling up bags and selling them, or giving them away in exchange for whiskey. Charges of larceny were preferred against Scudder and Jackson.

Allen arrested one and the other was gathered in by Fox and Needham. Both were committed to jail. The names of fourteen of those who received the corn have been learned and these will be prosecuted for receiving stolen goods. Mr. Dugan has been losing stock for a long time and is determined to make an example of the offenders.

SOUTH RIfER NEWS NOTES. cks and Davidson's Factory Rebuilding. BREEZr PERSONAL NOTES. A Dancing Class and A a Interesting Letter. MRS.

DUNHAM'S st. Allegations of Cruelty Denied by Michael's Hospital Authorities. The TIMES was right in claiming yesterday that there must be two sides to the story of alleged cruelty to the late Mrs. Dunham, of Perth Amboy, in St. Michael's hospital, at Newark.

The sister superior of St. Michael's hospital, Newark, emphaticalJp denies the allegations of cruel treatment or neglect charged in the case of Mrs. Abram Dunham, of Perth Amboy. Mrs. Dunham died of heart disease shortly after her removal from the hospital, where she had been under treatment for a cataract.

She was sixty-eight years of age, and the sister superior says her relatives made arrangements for her removal several days before she was taken away, thus contradicting the report that the hospital authorities had ordered her removal. Sbe was provided with a lunch and all tbe corn- torts possible before leaving, and the hospital authorities are indignant that a charge of cruelty should be published. Police Surgeon Clark, who, with Dr. Sutpben, treated Mrs. Dunham, says she was well and tenderly cared for." Why is Not the Ordinance Requiring their Removal Enforced.

To the Editor of the TIMXB. Dear Sir is not the ordinance In reference to cleaning the side walks from snow and ice not vigorously enforced. Some of our citizens are scrupulously particular to give no cause of complaint and many, too many, are utterly indifferent to the public convenience, and pay no attention to the matter. Owners of property abutting on the street should be notified and promptly fined in case of neglect. Winter is upon us and it may be we shall have frequent occasions for removing snow and ice.

In justice to those who obey the law, delta qnents should be compelled to co-operation, since the work must be unlformaly done in order to be a general benefit. There are certain places, on George street especially, where the sun and rain are expected to clear the pavements and render them safe and comfortable for passengers, without any intervention by the lot owner. It will not do to wait until limbs are broken or other damage endured before making complaint. Tbe writer Is still suffering from a broken arm caused by slipping on a side walk two years ago from which neither snow and ice had been removed, and today the same side walk threatens the same mischance to any unlucky pedestrian though tbe sun will probably come to his relief within a week. The city ordinances should be promptly enforced, and we call upon city officers to insist upon compliance.

SUTFEREB. "A German Soldier." Mr. James A. Reilly, whose delightful singing will be pleasantly remembered in both the BroOm Maker," and A German Soldier," will appear at the opera house, Tuesday evening. No exponent of German comedy has been more acceptable to the average theatre goer than has Mr.

Reilly. He has a handsome presence and agreeable sweet voice and genuine ability for acting. Add to this his qualities as a dancer," and you will have all that goes to make a successful comedian, which Mr. Reilly has proven himself to be. One of the many features In connection with a good comedian is the introduction of a number of pleasing specialties between the acts, in place of the conventional overtures by the orchestra.

Among the clever specialists engaged are Miss May Tern pie the Musical Earls, the Gilt Edge Swells, Messrs. Dowley and Frye, and the clever dancer, Master Robby Reilly. Officers Installed. The following recently elected officers of Ivy Leaf Lodge, No. 103, Order Sons of St.

George, were last night Installed by District Deputy Grand President Joseph Wlldgoose W. P. David Lambert; W. F. G.

Robinson W. V. E. M. Oliver; W.

8., A. H. Wildgoose; W. V. 8., G.

Hawkesworth; W. J. Wildgoose W. W. H.

Kelly; W. A. C. Lambert; J. R.

Burnham W. I. 8., H. Dawes W. 0.

J. South worth trustees, J. Passey, 8. Goddard and James Hall. SOUTH RJYEB, Dec.

Alfred Stnlts, street, Is seriously 411. Mtes Era Cottrell, of Matawan, has been visiting relatives In South River this week. Alfred Miller has returned to his home, but will, not be able to walk for some time yet. Justice Simmons is confined to his home by a sudden, attack of heart trouble, which threatens to assume- serious proportions. A dancing: class will be commenced next week, to hold its meetings in Citizens' hall.

Rivers, of Brooklyn, has been engaged as Instructor. On Tuesday evening a meeting of the Building Loan association was held and money to the amount of $14,000 was sold at 6 per cent, premium. The shirt factory of Marcks Davlson, which was destroyed by fire some days ago, is rebuilt rapidly. A large force of men is working upon it. Certain people who were offered a fair price for a factory site', hut tried to extort a price of $10,000 for land worth probably $3,000, are commencing to realize that they have overreached thomselvea.

Mr. Ablal Price, one of our prominent citizens, was taken seriously ill some time ago and last week he appeared convalescent, but has since suffered a relapse and his con- dition shows no sign of Improvement. Mr. El wood Manahan, our enterprising liveryman, has been in New York for the greater part of this week attending the sale of livery, goods at Madison Square garden. We expect to see a big addition to his already finely equipped stables.

Riverside Council, Jr. O. U. A. will attend divine service at the Baptist church on Sunday morning.

A special sermon will be preached by the pastor and an address will be given by National Councillor Kibbe. At 7.80, song with sermon, on Giants of Modern Life and How to Overcome Them, or Jack the Giant Killer." The King's Daughters gave a pie sociable on Wednesday evening In the lecture room of the First M. E. church. A literary pro- gramme of a very high character was given In connection with the sociable.

Much credit is due Mift Grace Mooney, under whose supervision the programme was arranged. Her great pie quartette was certainly fine and elicited much laughter and applause. Rev. C. of Philadelphia, will give his celebrated lecture entitled The World's Fair," at the' Baptist church on Tuesday evening next.

The heads of tbe lecture are "The Colossal Buildings," Wonders of the Fun and Folly of all nations," The Dojngs on Midway Plaisance," Second Landing of Columbus." The lecture will be illustrated by stereopticon views. Admission 20 cents. Ever since the big fire which destroyed the shirt factory there has been considerable interest taken by the citizens of the borough in arranging to be better prepared to meet such a conflagration in the future. Several of our prominent citizens have had a petition drawn, asking tbe commissioners to supply a building in the central part of town for the storage of the fire apparatus. A reorganization of the fire brigade is also suggested.

THE HOLIDAY SEASON. CABINET MEETING. The Hawaiian Tangle Worked on Tester- day. WASHINGTON, Dae. 9.

The cabinet meeting yesterday was devoted almost entirely to a discussion of tha Hawaiian situation. Briefs showing what letters, reports and instructions of dates within the period mentioned in the sanate 1881 to present placed before the cabinet by secretaries Gresham and. Herbert, who entered into explanations of their contents In instances where the information by the president and other officers. It was stated although the correspondence to tf3 submitted was voluminous; It would be ready for transmisfcion in short order. As to the date of sending it In, it was understood that itjhould go to the senate waea prepared, the belief being that before tbe copy for transmission coald be completed definite information would have received from Minister Willis as to tha nature of the situation at Honolulu.

IA tbe House. The- defeat of the bankruptcy bill was the principal incident in the House. This was accomplished by a vote of 242 ia 111, on a motion by Mr. Bland Mo.) that the house concur in the recommendation made by the committee on the wbole that the enacting clause be stricken out Prior to the decisive vote Mr. Van Voorhis N.

inquired if a motion to recommit the bill, to the ju- committee waa in order, to which the speaker replied that it was not. This finally disposes of "the bill unless it should be passed by the faenate and come to tha house. A motion for tioh, nnder the rules, most be made on the same day on which the vote is taken or the succeeding day; and the housa by a formal vote adjourned till Monday. Tbe chief feature of the concluding debate was an eloquent appeal by Mr. Connor, 111.) to the democratic majority for the enactment of some legislation which would afford relief to the business interests of the country and a reply by Mr.

Bland Mo.) declaring that the bankruptcy bill was demanded by the banking and mercantile in order that the debtor classes might be still further oppressed. Spanish Politics, LISBON, Dec. 9. having been decided to dissolve the cortes, the elections for new members have been fixed for Jan. 14.

The new house will meet on March 5. It is uncertain whether the ministry will be changed before or after the elections. LOCOMOTIVE Engineer Goes Too, but is Saved. THE MYoTERIQlMHEGK. Bombs in the Frenck Chamber of Deputies.

7 AMERICAN EXPLORER LOST. Stabbed. Her mings May Sabbatarians vs. Horse. LOCOMOTIVE The Engineer OVERBOARD.

But A 0. U. W. Officers. On Thursday night Raritan Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen, elected officers for the ensuing year: Master -workman, Martin S.

Wilson foreman, G. H. Bond overseer, Fred Ulrich; 8. C. Gowen; receiver, James Anderson; guide, inside watchman, John Yoekey outside watchman D.

W. Bloodgood medical examiner, Dr. Barber; trustee, D. H. Merritt; representatives to the grand lodge, 8.

C. Gowen and J. H. Wbittaker. The installation will take place next Thursday night.

HUGH MOE.BA.G. Aid. Reynolds moved that the committee be discharged with thanks. So ordered. On motion the board adjourned to meet on Friday next 7.80 o'clock to give an audience to, the managers of the proposed eleetrie railroad and any citizens who care to give their vtewn OB the subject.

Eighteen Yean Ago. It yean ago today that the tbody of Dr. Dunham was found to the canal Lock. It waa never known with whether he was murdered or nOcide. There was evidence, howtwttat to had bwn robbed.

Bicyclists Undismayed. Tn spite of the snow that is piled up on each side of the road, tbe macadam road from this city to Metuchen is in good shape, and many bicyclists, undismayed by the frosty weather, still use their wheels. It has leaked out that one enthusiast rode from this city to Plalnfleld and back during the snowstorm on Monday, in order that! he might be able to claim the honor of bavin? done It on the hottest day in summer, and in a snowstorm. No wonder that with such enthusiasm bicycling is a grand success. A tiood Lecture.

Rev. H. B. Turner, chaplain of Hampton Institute, Virginia, will deliver a lecture in Association hall, this evening, on the work and needs of the institute. There will be no admission fee charged, but a collection will be taken up for the benefit of the institution, which is a school for the colored race, bur charitable people should attend in force.

A Hen Party. The ladies of New Market, evidently understand the art and mystery of paying pastoral visits with practical results. A few days ago the village was complimented with a "ien Every lady In the congregation carried a ben to stock tbe pastor's poultry yard, and the result was as satisfactory as the compliment waa neat. OTHEB'PEOPLE. Items to Interest Toa Coneeralns; Friends and Miss Nellie Tennant, of New York city, is visiting Mn.

Harris, of George street. Miss Katie Ladley, who has been side with a bad cold for tbe past two weeks, is now convalescent. Mrs. F. K.

Stevens, of Ntchol avenue, sjiled today for Europe, where she will spend the Christmas holidays jurf then visit the Holy Land. i Mrs. James Keegao, of Newark, died at her home afternoon. Mrs. Stefan and Jived this pltr whm htf numbfr of Mtwlv O'Dowd's Neighbors." O'Dowd's Neighbors" will be moved on the stage of the opera house on Monday, Dec.

15th, by Mark Murphy and his excellent company. The people of the ''Neighborhood" are very entertaining, proving themselves to be as pleasing a combination of music and mirth provokera as is often gotten together. The play of O'Dowd's Neighbors" Is original and holds the interest closely, in fact, It comes heralded as one of the leading comedy successes of the day. A "Trust" Which Is Popular. There is a great deal of indignation felt against trusts.

The Sugar Tru Oil Trust, the Welsh Tin Plate Trust, the English Salt Trust, and other combinations of the kind, are vigorously denounced, and it is a subject of controversy whether there are more trusts in England than America, and whether protection or free trade fosters them. But there Is one form of trust againsjt which no one has anything to say. That to the trust the public reposes in Hoods Sarsat- parllla. A Brhnswicker in Texas. Ex-Alderman William 8.

V.an Nortwick has communicated with friends In this city. He has reached Galveston, Texas. All his acquaintances and friends here will be pleased to learn that his health has been improved greatly and that his chances for complete restoration are very good. Social Entertainment Last evening Mr. August Streitwolf entertained a of friends to an excellent supper.

After partaking of the excellent viands social intercourse was enjoyed and roc al and instrumental. selections rendered. Freeholder E. C. Kelly acted as filled the position in an excellent manner.

New Business House. Mr. of Newark, will shortly open a matting and bedroom store in the Masonic ball in the building recently occupied by the pojst ofilce. He.wIU be here for about two weeks to see how the business will take. See advertisement.

Mrs. flardenbergh's Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Warren R. Hardenbergh, will take place on Monday morn-, ing from the residence of her parents, Neil- street, at 8.30 o'clock, and from St.

Peter's church at Oo'jclock. Dooleyhas charge of tbe funeral arrangements. New Postmaster. WASHnroTOir, Dec. Stinson was today appointed postmaster of Lynd- hnrst, Bergeuieounty, Groceries.

For the latest things in groceries, go to 8. Scbener Son's new grocery store. Just consult fheirj business announcement in another eolumn. AanjaemeBte to Come. Dee.

19, annual sociable of the Baton Fife and Dram A BOY namied Stephen Lyons, of Division street bad Us leg, badly braised jesteidsy, by a kick from Mr. Edward £Jv An Opportunity Prepare for it with Satisfaction. Those who wish to enlarge their stock of ladies' dress goods and trimmings, or of household dry goods, should consult the announcement of Isaac Posner's long established and successful dry goods house, Nos. 30 and 32 Church this city. Mr.

Posner has also laid in an immense stock of all kinds of staple and fancy goods suitable to the holidays. He has a very fine line of goods from which presents may be selected that are both useful and beautiful. In the lines of handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, plush and metal goods his stock presents an infinite variety at the most reasonable prices. Call and see his choice display. THE NEW SCHOOL.

To be Thrown Open For iOccnpancy on Monday Deo. 18. The-new parochial school of St Peters parish at the corner of Division and Somer set streets, will be entirely completed and ready for occupancy in a few days. School will be held in it for the first time on Monday December 18. The building will accommodate all the school children of the parish, including those who formerly attended the George street school and the 'pupils of St.

Agnes' The new structure is a beautiful one, and Is an ornament to that section of the city. It Interior arrangements are perfect in every particular. Onr Electric Eoadk Again the question of an electric road is agitating the public mind, and as in Fall, other matters affecting the travelling public there Is a wide diversity of opinions AS to the various systems now in use. Some people are not disposed to favor tbe change to electricity for purely selfish reasons, as they-are afraid the current may in some way affect the running of their watches. Not so with a gentlemen who was talking about it tbe other day.

Said he, "I am not afraid of my -watch because I have had it demagnetized by Tapken Miller, of 59, Church fitrret, and no electric car motor can hurt the running of It. Phonograph Entertainment. An excellent entertainment was given in Association hall last night by Professor Spencer, of Newark, with a- phonograph. The feature of the evening was'the reproduction of a recitation by J. Stanley Joyce, of this city, "The White Bootblack." He recited the sketch Into the phonograph, which reproduced his words with such minuteness as to cause hearty applause.

The affair was very successful and all present were well pleased. Higbee Acquitted. TBSNTON, N. Dec. Officer Frank 8.

Higbee, who was on trial for the second time for causing the deeth of Rose Palmer, was acquitted. At the previous trial the jury disagreed. Adams Nominated. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Adams, was nominated by the republicans to fill the vacancy in congress caused by the death of Charles O'Neill.

Double Hanging. DANVILLE, 111., Dec. 9 Pate and Frank Stiers were hanged at 1 p. m. THE WEATHER.

As recorded at the central office oi the New Jersey Weather Service, State Expert- ment Station, this city. The following record shows the highest lowest temperature recorded yesterday, in comparison with the corresponding date of last year; also the amount of precipitation. December 8, 1899. Dec-mber 8,1898. Highest 635 Highest 34.6 Lowest 41 a I Lowest 18.0 BsinfalJ 0.38 Rainfall 0.00 Indications Threatening weather with rain this evening and on Sunday morning, followed by clearing and colder Sunday evening.

EXPLORER CHANLER. Went Down Rescued. CAMDEJT, N. Dec. engine of William Tucker, on the Reading railroad, ran away last night and plunged over tho Linden street wharf into tbe Delaware.

fireman jumped, but Tucker went with air engine. He was taken 'from the cab fivefeetr under water. was unconscious, but was revived with difficulty. THAT MYSTERIOUS CHECK. George Gould Said to be Shielding Hig Brother.

NEW YORK, Dec. mystery rounding the suit of Mrs. Zella Nicolang against George J. Gould over-the famous $40,000 check is deepening every, day. The latest rumor in circulation check first came into Mrs.

Nicolaus's possession through Howard Gould during a visit of that young gentleman" to Chicago in connection with some railroad, business some time ago. DYNAMITfc HOBKOK. A Bomb Thrown in the Chamber of ties, Paris. PARIS, Dec. 9, 4 p.

is announced that a dynamite bomb has been exploded in the Chamber of Deputies. It is added that Deputies Le Myreand De Vllers, a Socialist deputy, and one aU- tendant, were killed by the explosion. A later report simply says that one or more deputies have been killed or injured. The city is tremendously excited wherever the report has spread. All sorts of rumors are discussed, but the full details are not yet given out.

CUT HIS ABM. Misfortune Overtakes the American in LONDON, Dec. Royal Geographical society has received alarming news from the expedition headed by the American explorer W. Astor Chanley, bound for Mount Eenia, Africa. A plague has killed a numbar of his animals and beasts of burden.

MAN NBW TOBK, Dec. race to decide the superiority of two horses over a bicyclist at twenty miles, or vice versa, will be brought off at the Madison" Square Garden today. The People's Mission. This evening at 7.45, Cbarles Inglis, of London, will speak in the People's Mission, 145 Neilson street. Tomorrow morning at 9.30 he will, give a Bible reading, and at 4 p.

m. and 7.45 p. m. will bold bis last meeting there. He will also preach in Suydam street Reformed church at 10.30 and to the colored people at 2 p.

m. in Ebenezer Chapel. Mettlogs in People's Mission every night in the week. Various speakers. Good singing.

All welcome. i Friends' Social Circle. The regular hop of the Friends' Social; Circle, held last evening in the assembly this city, 8, Lena beloved wife of Warren Hardanbergh, Jr. aged 27 years. EeUtiyea end friends are respfotfally Invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her father, Ctaorire Deinzer, 139 Nellaon street, on Monday morning at 8.80 and from 8fe church at 9 o'clock.

Husband in Hospital, His Wife in a Cell. BROOKLYN, Dec. a family quarrel this morning Mrs. Andrews, of 705 Washington street stabbed her husband in the arm with a table knife. Tbe man is in the hospital and the woman was arrested.

HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Words HART'S GOSMORAMA INCLUDING THB II On scale of magnifioflnea never before given In thteeity. Over one hundred views wfllbe thrown tbe canvas, imutrating every important and interesting feature of tb.8 World's Fair, ASSOCIATION HALL, JDeo 13, Under Auspices of the Y. M. MATINEE AND EVENING.

JBvontTigr VlolKAtM, 2Oo. EESBKVED Grand Matlnw at 8.30 p. m. for School Qhllfcen Tickets, lOo. Adults, 35c.

c94t UOTIGH. The undersigned bavins disposed of the Stock of Hardwars, House For oisWng goods etc of tbe late Ohas P. Strong, to his nephew Wm. do hereby solicit lot him a continuation of tae patronage heretofore liberally bestowed. All persons having upon, and those Irdebted to the estite are.

requested to settlement at once, WIIXABU P. TOOBUEKS. WM. COUTIWU'ATIOIT. Having purchased the bttrines of my uncle, tbe Strong.

I will continue ths samaat the old stand. No. i91 and 293 Bnraet street, where 1-abaU on. hind fnllliae of such goods as wen formerly carried consisting of Hardware, BOOM ramnbinff eooda, Carriage andBlaokimiths Fa'nta, etc and shall be pleasad to all former patrons of Botue and tbe poblle generally. WK.8 BTBOKGt.

HOTZCS. I hereby give notioato all whom it may concern Jhat will-mike appHestirn to -Common Oonaeil ai their next meeting for tbechaogeof tlT favldtvt viMMlAuvftf' fuf I able. W. Taylor president of clt, A. JSP.

Bennett Tlce presiflBnt, CfWCBfBWALD. Situ atlon Strained Significant From a Honolulu Paper. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9. From Auckland, N.

comes newa from Hawaii, brought by steamer Monawal, which left Honolulu on Nov. 24. All was quiet, but the news oi the proposed restoration of queen was generally Condemned. Hawaiian Gazette declares that only force will accomplish such a a project. It eays: As surely as thero is an eternal overruling the affairs of men, ao surely will the gross outrage proposed to be done to Hawaii fall of its purpose." GENEBAL CUMMINGS' DANGER.

He May Die from Burns Received In Rescuing; a Servant, HAOKENSACK, Dec. 9. It is that General Thomas 8. Cummlngs, who severely burned last even-Ing while trying save the life of Bettie Fergusou, a colored servant In his family, will not survive bftv injuries. He Is ninety years old and yerjr feeble.

The girl Bettie accidentally set her dress on fire while lighting a lamp, and was In; an effort to smother the flames that General Cummlngs received his injuries. The girl died in the Hackenaack this morning. General Cummings is the surviving founder of the American academy of desigm, A BLIND JOURNALIST. An Entertainment to be Given for Benefit. NEW TOBK, Dec, 9.

The concert which is to be given in Palmer's theatre tomorrow evening for the benefit o'f Marvin Bs Clark, the blind journalist, shonld attract an audience large enough to fill the theatre to greatest capacity. Mr. Clark is a newspaper" writer who has seen thirty years- of Five years ago he lost his sight, and i then be has straggled courageously to port himself by his own Ho has burdened with other afflictions, and it is now necessary that be should himself of the often proffered assistance off his friends. THE SABBATARIANS. Fifth Anniversary of tlie American Sabbath Union.

NEW YOBK, Dec. 9. Tbe fifth sary of tbe American Sabbath union will be held lu-Kev. Dr. D.

J. tomorrow and Dec. llth. The sermon will be preached by Dr. BurreH to-day.

This is the society in America having for its sole purpose to as- sist in preserving the Christian day of rest and worship tit the nation. LOHDOK, Dec. The oners! of Professor Tyntfall pJacofat today, and was attended by many, people. Mqi Firat entreat Hen 1 DtsunratkP elub fa.