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vW5- WT: "f' i I CENTS A WEEK. DELIVERED; FREE. i 5 5 ALL THE i XLVII, NO. 244. FACT; ASP FANCY.

Subscribers who do not receire their papprs regularly would confer a great by imjnediately reporting the fact to this FOE a good staoke go to Geo. KuhVs, 879 Geqrffe street. dSl GREAT bargains at the Boston store. matter on fourth page, bargains at the Boston store. FONXV afterpiece at the Imperial tonight, THE "Hustler" Feb.

20, at the Opera Houa'. Tom. C. Dugan's add. on second f2t( parade of Guy Bros, big minstrels Friday noou.

HjOrsE to let Try the TIMES want col- G.dr BnoB minstrels Friday night, at tlie Opera House. Tutr an advertisement in our waLt col- SEATS now'on sale at Smith's drug store, forQuy Bros, naiiiistrcls. Ai' kinds of hardware at P. Welgel's emporium, 2, 0 Peace street. flS-tf STV PETER'S COUNCIL, C.

B. last eve- held a regular session. MIPS SADtfe WILLIAMS, aerio comic at Moosghac'tj theatre tvery night this Weelj. SPRING curry combs, 20 cents, at Welg-el's hardware stoBe, 2, 4 and 6 Peace street. DON'T see Steve Reed and Lew Ucunitsou tonight at Monaghan's.

FINK jellOw sldn pouHiy at J. Frank WfsUoir'f flfie grocery, 57 Albany street. TOWHT Miss Lilly LU1 ford, buck wing jler and skirt dancer, at Monaghan's I tnperial Theatre. '( AT Monaghin's Jpiperlal Theatre. The sisters, skettifF tt-am and song and dance artists.

MABIE WXINWKIGHT will open Allen's Theaare, Monday. Feb. 18, In her new play, An Unequnl Match. KARL'B CLOVER ROOT the great Blood Purifier, gives freshness snd clearness to the Complexion and cures constipation, fc.ir. 1.09.

Sold by R. G. Van Pelt Co. bargains in shoes at Harding Mans- fl'ij'i's are surprises everyone. See Iheir advertisement.

CHARLES HESB won the gold watch given to customers as a present by Joseph Schneider, of Is'ellson street. The ticket iiumber wn.8 38,240. BHILDH'S Ctrs.E Is sold on a guarantee It cures Incipient Consumption. It IB the Lest GougL CElre. Only one cent a dose.

25cts, 50 and 1.00. Sold by R. G. Van Pelt CO. FOR cougbs, colds and all kinds of bron chlnl complaints, use horehound, rock and rvr, prepared by August Streltwolf, 259 Burnefil street.

u25 8m' Retail Merchants' Protective Association wjill meet' tonight in their rooms over the post oflict at 8 15 o'clock, when the usual routine business will be transacted. MHB.T. S. HAWKINS, Chattanooga, Tenn Bays: "SniLon's SAVED MY I consider it the best remedy for a system I ever used." For Dyspepsia, Liver! or Kidney trouble. 75cts by K.

G. Van Pelt Co. For powder are cents, (our in Duality. own tirftud Gi and mother Chop Oolong. CO aud cents.

Very fim- OOlontrs, 30 and 40 cents. We recommend our taas nt 40 and 50 cents, If you WMiit a good fresh roasted cofi'ee can you bfcat us We roast all our own c.itK'cs and reX'uinuicud them to be of the Vfry beet Our -Einht Breakfast Coffee, 25 pe dujjlicdtc'd elsewhere for at 30 our milk, splc.es end baking pure and warranted. Kitrin Creatperv Butter, 27 i grniic). The Great and Pacific Tea Corn- puny, corner ctf Church and Pence streets. l-'lee Exhibition.

ne le'lovlted to call at Scheuer's thiu week and get a delicious cup of coffee free. This is to introduce their self clarifying coflee lor Which they received first premium at Ihe State Fair. A breakfast Is not complete without a cup of self clarifying toiler, its economical and self clarifying 3s uoied for Us strength and flavor put up In silver air tigbtvbag, sold at the low price Of 27 t-ents per po'tiotf; 5 ponnds for $1 25. CaD- uot be matched elsewhere at 34 cents per pound. 'The special sale will end next Satu nitty.

-j J29 Closing Out the Easiness. It is a great opportunity for purchasers ol carpets. Ingrain carpets at 25, and 55 cents 8 ya Brussels carpets at 50, 65 and 75 cents fi ya-d. on cloths at 20, 25 and SO cents a yard. In all widths.

B. M. PRICE, i 257 Burnet street. Jttst Read This! George E. Gordon ct Son received thia rooming a carload o( the finest horses ever seen in this vicinity.

They are all from the West and consist of roadsters, drivers, work ers and farm horses. They will keep constantly on hand from 50 to 75 bead of horses, to be sold at very low prices. Purchasers are Invited to and see lor themselves. jan24-tf For Sule. Hard, clean Le.hlgh No slate, no clinker.

Flour Cheapest and best brands In the market. Osts, Hay, Straw and Feed, all selected goods. Five barrels for 75c. No peddlers. Cannel Coal and Block wood for opeu grates.

A i us-ell's Yard, 46 French street. Fish and Oysters. All kinds of fish at Jacob Reed's, 62 Birani street, telephone call, 94 a. Con- Bluntly ou the finest oysters, such as Blue Points, Shrewsbury and MauriceCovea, direct Irom thfc beds, sold by the quart, hundred or thousand. Blue Point oysters delivered to all parts of the city on the half ehell at the shortest notice.

sepll-tf Bocklen'c Arnica Salve. 7'he Best Salve in the world for Cuts Br.ilses, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever So es, Tetter, phapped Hands, Chilblains, Co-ne, and nil Eruptions, and positively cur Piles, or Do pay required. It is guar- SB'. -ed give perfect satisfaction or. money refunded.

Price 25 cents per box. For salt! by R. G. Van Druggists. fitoiiey Saved.

Bargain No. pound of tea, one pound baking powder, one bag; of roller i r.icfsa fl'jur pounds) for 50 cents. Ba twin No. 2.t-Extra Elgin creamery butter 25 i-onts a pound for a few days only. Joiin P.

Flanagan, the grocer, Neilson and Js'ew streets. f5-llB Delicious Cejlon Teas. Titbu, Bhud, Bungalou Teas at W. J. McOurdy's, also full line of all fresh fruit, and vegetables, In or out of season.

Turkeys, capons audcbidkens. Hare lou Trie! It? We have testimonials which prove that Gaatrodyne has'-cured dyspepsia of 86 ywtl (tending. Curae all itpnwcb fat THECOUNTY INYESTIGATION. A Variety of Subjects Looked Into. COUNTY OFFICERS COMMENDED The Matter of Justices' Bills of Costs, Expenses and the South River Draw Bridge.

A variety of subjects were looked into at the session of the County Investigating Commission this morning. A high compliment was paid by tbe experts to the accounts of the Sheriff and County Clerk. The expenses of the justices and of detectives, the plumbing bills, the cost of coal and the plans for South River draw bridge were all considered and investigated. BEDS FOB Director Michael Welsh was recalled for a moment and testified that in the year 1892 bids were advertised for for supplying the county with coal. Mr.

Byington then offered to submit a voucher showing that In that year P. M. Welsh had supplied the county with eeg coal at $5.40 per ton He stated that the vouchers could be submitted as soon as Collector Servlss arrived. Dr. H.

R. Baldwin was sworn and put upon the stand to testify as to the cost of coal in 1892. He stated that he is a trustee of Rutgers College, and that in 1892 the college was supplied with coal, on contract, by C. R. OMver, of Rah way.

The contract had been for gross tons, delivered. Egg coal had been supplied for $4.60 per ton stove coal for $4.70 per ton, and chestnut coal at $4.50. The carting of the coal from the station had cost about 30 cents per ton. Tbe contiact had called for tbe best Lehigb coal. Dr.

Baldwin was cross examined by Judge Hoffman. He stated that he did not know if the price of coal bad changed in the period from September, when the college purchased Its coal, to October, when that supplied the county was delivered. He did not know how the coal bought by the college compared in quality and hardness with that supplied county. In reply to a question of Mr. Stevens he replied that Mr.

Oliver was not in the habit of supplying tbe college with coal, having received the contract for the first time in 1892. Judge Hoffman asked If it were not possible that a dealer often took a contract at a very low figure in order to secure an opening or to get himself known. Witness replied that as to this he knew nothing, being a professional man. This ended Dr. Baldwin's examination.

Mr. Welsh was recalled and stated that bids had been advertlHeffTor in 1892, but that he did not remember who were the bidders. He i sure the contract had been awarded to the lowest bidder. The contract bad been for gross tons. He stated he would look up the auvei tisement and the bidders.

PLUMBING BILLS. Charles R. Day was then sworn and pat upon tbe stand. He was questioned as to the various bills his father, whose foreman plumber be ia, had submitted for work done on the County Buildings. The bills were for 1892-93.

bill for $188 was handed, to him and he was asked bow It was that the greater part of the charge was for labor, while that for material was very small proportionately. He explained this by stating thai it had been necessary to tear away a great deal of masonry to get at the pipes. In other bills the same fact was apparent and the witness stated that in all repair work the labor over runs the cost of material owing to the difficulty of getting at the work. After having specified the work that had been done in the various buildings, the witness was turned over to Mr. Byington.

He stated that none of tbe work had been done contract. It would have been almost Im- jossible to contract for most of the work, is the extent of it could never be computed until the masonry had been torn away and pipes uncovered. The witness was not cross examined. THEIR BILLS ALL KIGHT. Just here Commissioner S'evens took occasion to remark that he bad examined the bills of tbe sherifl for witness before the 3rand Jury and the accounts of witnesses' fees and had verified them with the tickets that were properly stamped.

He bad also ixamined tbe clerk's accounts and charges the same -connection. Apart from two clerical errors, one for 70 cents the other for 20 cents, the bills of both officials had been bund correct in every particular. "It gives me great testify to this," added Mr. Stevens. Mr.

Byington who had assisted in the examination of the vouchers and accounts indorsed Mr. Stevens' statements. CHARGED FOR RKCOGNIZANCES. Deputy County Clerk Robert Helm was then questioned as to justices' taxed bills of costs. He stated that in each case where recognizances are taken by the jrstice, the recognizances must be attached to tbe billcf complaint.

A number of bills of Justice 3ayter, in which recognizances had been charged for, were shown him. All were for he April term of 1898. In one case two recognizances were charged for, but only one was attached to tbe bill of complaint. One bill charged for three recognizancta and none were attached to tbe bill of complaint. In one case five recognizances had bean charged or and only four were attached to the bill of complaint.

There were a number of such nstances in which more recognizances bad been charged for than were attached to the bill of complaint. Justice Harkin'e bills were then taken tip In one case he had charged for seven recog- nizances and only two were attached to the bill of complaint. In several caies where wo recognizances had been charged for only one was found attached to the bill. Similar descrepancies existed in a number of the bills of Justice Ford. In several nstancee be had charged for recognizances and none at all appeared On the bill of complaint.

Justice Russell's bills showed the same ircumstances In some cases he had charged for two recognizances, but none appeared attached to the bill of complaint. In the case of Justice Ford's bills of complaint it was found that on the backs of tome of them were docketed tbe histories of tbe cases, names of witnesses, etc. On other bills no such record appeared. Justice Ford -had testified that he kept no docket, but entered tbe record of every case on the back of toe bill of complaint. Tbe witness stated that all these bills had been taxed durli tbe term of County Clerk Convery.

The taxing or auditing of the bills had been done by himself or by Clerk Convery, usually by Clerk Convery. He had alwajs verified the number of recognizances barged for by the number of recognizances attached to the bill of complaint, and, where; discrepancies existed, had always altered the barges to agree with the cumber of recog- nizances attached to the bill of complaint. He did not think recognizances could be removed or lose from bills of complaints. B.e had never taxed a Jalll unaltered where the charges for recognizances. did not agree with the number of recognizances attached to the bill of complaint.

This ended the examination of the wit- nees, Judge Hoffman stating ihat be would Ike to taw Clerk Convery called to five fividence as to his methods of taxing justices' bills of SHBBIFF'S FBE8. Deputy Sheriff Wesner was recalled to testify as to Sheriff's fees for witnesses before the Grand Jury In cases where no Indictments had been found, this being during the year 1892-98, The fees were as follows September term, 1892, December term, 1898, $475 80; April term, 1898, $730 65; $1,508 80. Mr. Byington stated that this was in addition to the juBiiceaLfees referred 1o at a recent session and that the evidence had been adduced to show the expense, inde pendent cf salaries, necessary to secure 41 convictions during 1892 93. BTINGTON ON THE STAND.

Lawyer Byington, the City Club's Hen- tenant and factotum, then went upon the stand, as he wished to out certain facts and did not want to deprive Judge Hoffman of his right of cross examination. He was not sworn as he Is already under oath, having been the first witness sworn In the investigation. He testified that had made an examination of what were as "expense bills of costs," for extra expenses and detective work in the prosecution and preparation of criminal cases, apart from justices' bills, He found that In 1892-93 these expense bi Is of cost had approbated $3,045 56. Of this two large had been In "'connection with' "the Mary Anderson murder case, one for a survey of the locality of tbe murder and the other for the analysis that had been made of the dead woman's Judge Hoffman cross examined tbe witness as eb the inferences he had drawn from this array of figures. The witness stated that he thought some of the charges allowlngjjparticu- larly in cases where the detectives bad gone to Chicago In Pullman cars, had used sleepers and when in Chicago had eaten expensive He also took exception to the way in which the bills of Mr.

Oliver were prepared, holding tbe opinion that they were not properly itemized. Judge Hoffman held a contrary view, declaring that the bills were sufficiently explicit. In support of his statement that some of the charges were "alarming," Mr. Byington referred to a recent case whelre the detectives went to Minneapolis. "In your experience as a lawyer, Mr.

Byington," asked Judge Hoffman, "have you not discovered that there are many cases in tbe pursuit of criminals where It is necessary to spend the public money to conserve the public peace?" "Certainly," replied the witness. Judge Hoflman held that the incident to which Mr. Byington referred, was one of these cases NO COLLUSION SHOWN. Ex-Freeholders Fee and Allgair, who had been members of tbe committee which attended to the construction of the Washington draw, were both examined as to that matter. Mr.

Fee was the first witness. He testified as to the destination of the old bridge and the advertising for bids for a new one. He stated that the plans for the new bridge had been drawn up by the engineer of Dean Westbrook. The county then had no engineer. An agent of Dean Westbrook had offered to provide the county with plans.

If his firm did not receive the contract the county was to pay $100 for the plans, but If Dean Westbrook received the contract ne charge was to be made for the plans. This proposition bad been accepted by the commlteee and Dean Westbrook had been notified to that effect, The firm had put in the lowest bid and had received the contract. The witness was very closely questioned as to the commitcee's relation with Dean Westbrook's agent. He stated that the proposition had come from the agent, who had come to view the bridge of his own volition. Witness then met him for the first time and had heard his proposition.

Tbe proposition was submitted to the committee who acted upon it as upon any business offer. He had no previous acquaintance with the agent of Dean Westbrook or with the members of tbe firm. Freeholder Joseph Allgair gave similar testimony, declaring that he bad never met the agent of Dean Westbrook or had any communication or correspondence with him on any subject prior to the time the agent made the offer of bridge plans to the committee of which Mr. Allgair was a member. Tbe afternoon session was given over to the trking of testimony on roads.

Evidence was given as to the cost of stone, the depth add width of county roads and other details. This will be given in full in tomorrow's TIMES. The Jury Disagreed. Silzer must be a genius or else he is very lucky in bis juries. Some months ago William Albert's barns, near Sayreville, were destroyed by fire.

John Glostein was arrested on a charge of having set the buildings on fire and was Indicted by tbe December Grand Jury. The case against him seemed but when tbe case came to trial George S. Sflzer was assigned to defend him, Glostein having been unable to secure counsel. The case came to trial yesterday before a jury of 12 men, and the State's star witnesses weie cross examined sharply by Glostein's lawyer. Both Mr.

Silzer and Mr. Adrain summed up their cases exhaustively and after a sharp charge by Judge Bice the case went to the jury. Hours passed and It was finally found necessary to lock the jury up for the night. This morning the jury was discharged, having disagreed Judge Rice stated that tbe defendant will be tried again. It will be remembered that in tbe murder trial recently Mr.

Silzer was one of the counsel for the defense, and in this case, too, the jury disagreed. German Rebecca Officers Inctalietf. The recently elected officers of Deutschen Frauen No. 3, of Rebecca Degree Lodpe, were on Monday installed by District Deputy Mrs. Walter Flavell, assisted by the grand officers, as follows: Grand marshal, Mrs.

Pickering; grand warden, Mrs. S. FiaveJ jrrand secretary, Mrs. 8. Lee; grand treasurer, Mrs.

Frank Ltpplncott; noble grand, Mrs. Caroline Spittle vice grand, Mrs Wilhelm Hetn; secretary, Mrs. Eliza Schlee; treasurer, Mrs. Johanna Quad conductor, Mrs. Theodore Tegtrneyer warden, Mrs.

A. Feih'e; Inside guard, Mrs. F. Albert. The remainder of tbe officers will be appointed at the next regular meeting.

After the ceremonies of installation had been concluded a sumptuous repast was en- Real Estate Agent Dead. H. D. Bronk, a well known real estate agent and prominent citizen of South Amboy, died at bis residence on Augusta street, yesterday. The cause of death was Brlgbt's disease.

He leaves a widow to mourn her loss. A Sad Affliction. The five month's old child of Mrs. £. Lannon, of Hamilton street, died last night after a few day's sickness.

Tbe bereavement la a particularly sad one for Mrs. Lannon who only few months ago lost a mosV excellent and highly respected husband. A Fulse Rumor. Last evening a rumor was circulated in this city to the effect that Milkman Htckey had been killed on the railroad at Franklin Park. Happily the rumor turns out to be untrue.

OTHER PEOPLE. Items to Interest Ton Concerning Friend; and Acquaintances. Mrs. G. Schmidt, of NeliBon" street, went to New York on Saturday to visit friends with whom she will remain a week.

Mrs. Christian Bartenfield, of Guilden street is til with tbe grip. Me. Barten field ii with the Mine complaint, TMS DSMOCBAffIC Gcnttral City ot New Jersey. FEBRUARY 1895.

FKICE, TWO CMT8 SIGHT SINttlNQ. Professor TwiclieU's popular Instruction in Sight Singing. The eight'slnglng class IB to bo organized and have its first lesson In Asso elation Hall tomorrow night, by Professor William S. Twlchell. Four and four little boys are to come from Patereon to sing for the class, and also to give an exhibition of singing music that they have never before seen.

There is no doubt that a large number of people, some desirous ol learning to sing by note atfd some from curiosity, will assemble at Association Hall tomorrow night, to get an idea of what Professor Twichell's first lesson is going 1 to be like, and ateo to hear the eight children from Paterson sing. This will be a rare opportunity for onr people who have never learned to sing by note. A musical education in 15 weeks and at an expense of about 8 00 Our young people certainly cannot afford to let this opportunity pass without giving it a fair test. Professor TwlcheH'e work is very highly spoken of by many prominent men ol Paterson. He Is now conducting a large people's class in Paterson that numbers several hundred.

He has music printed especially lor this work, so arranged that you sing your own part after the second lesson. can we not have one too It would be a great benefit to our city for it will be so conducted that every body over 14 years of age can attend It and gain this accomplishment at almost no expense. It is not intended for singers alone. Professor Twichell says that everybody should be able to use what voice he has intelligently and pleasantly. It is possible to make all voices sound pleasant at least, and the better the voice the more necessary to be able to use it intelligently.

Using it Intelligently means to have the ability to sing a piece of music that one has never before seen or heard sung, without depending on tbe instrument for aid. The little folks from Paterson are goicg to "give such an exhibition before the class tomorrow night, and any person who would like to test the genuineness of this exhibition, is very warmly invited to bring music to the class with him, and It will be put before the children. Bring four part music, containing no greater difficulties than "America." We hope that all our young people will feel friendly toward this movement, and that hundreds of then) will benefit by the instruction given there. ANNIVERSARY. To be Celebrated in Newark Tuesday Evening Feb.

19. What promises to be a grand affair in Catholic Benevolent Legloa circles will take, place in Krueger's auditorium, Belmont avenue, Newark, Tuesday, Feb. 19, In the form of a great banquet under the auspices of the deputj state chancellor. The bacquet is to celebrate the llth anniversary of the New Jersey State Council. Among the invited guests are Bishop Winger, Bishop McFaul and the city officials of Newark.

The toasts as have been arranged up to date are to be responded to as follows C. B. by James A. Rowe, of Newark Supreme Council," by Dr. J.

B. Richmond, of Newark The Clergy," by Rev. A. M. Kammer, of Newark Washington's Birthday," by James Fitzgerald, of Jersey City "The Ladies," by A.

V. Harding, of New Brunswick. It is anticipated that fully 500 guests will be present from all parts of the State, including representatives from Jersey City, Orange, Elizabeth, Paterson, Trenton, Camden, Bordentown, New Brunswick, Perth and Sonth Amboy. Among those from this city will be K. H.

Becker, W. H. Mansfield, A. V. Harding and H.

Kearney. Funeral of John Bevan. The funeral of the late John Bevan, of 142 Church street, who died on Sunday from heart failure, after being confined to tils house for the past year, took place from nis late residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. E. B.

Joyce officiating. The interment was at Evergreen Cemetery. The remains reposed in a handsome black doth- covered casket, adorned with silver handles. The deceased leaves a devoted wife and eight children to mourii their sad affliction. Three of the daughters reside in this city, Mrs.

Harriet Reed, Mrs. William Wrfrle and Mrs. A. Sands. The others reside in tfew York City.

The deceased was born In Bristol, and came to this city 25 years ago. He opened 'fend maintained a profitable corset manufactory on Church, near Dennis street. The deceased was aged 71 years, 10 months and 6 days nt the time of his death. The casket was covered with loral tributes from the family. The pall rearers were the four sons of the deceased, Walter, John, Samuel and Charles.

Regarding Fire Traps. To the Editor of the New Brunswick TIMES DBAR would like to know whether it is criminal to maintain fire traps in a town like ours, endangering the lives and prop erty of citizens and taxpayers, and whether it is not equally criminal in the city authorities to permit them to be maintained and in the insurance companies to encourage their maintenance by insuring them. I am surrounded by just such traps. I consider that 1 am in danger of being burned out at any time, and of course 1 am not alone in this. There are hundreds in the same danger.

It is time something was done to avert possible, and 1 call upon the authorities and all good citizens to join me in an tflort to correct the evil. R. H. BECKEB. A Neat Little Enterprise.

There is some excellent skating on the congealed waters of the river for those "who enjoy the eihilerating exercise. A number of young men are making capital out of the cold snap as they are continually sweeping the snow from the ice so that skaters may more thoroughly enpy the sport. These young men have also erected plank walks from the bank to the ice and vice versa For the use of these bridges and the use of tbe cleaned off ice, each skater is charged five cents. And the enhanced safety and pleas ore are cheap at the price. Says He Soli No Beer.

To tbe Editor of the TIMES: DBAB SIB want you to understand that I am not selling any beer whatever, and therefore had not to be arrested. This is only a dirty trick played on me by my neighbor, "Charley, the shoemaker," as be is jealous that I am selling more goods than he is. gave to the latter a bottle of beer as a preset) lor some service he did for me, but never received-any pay for it. Respectfully, L. LASSBB.

The Hot Coffee Cart. The members of the Fire Department out exception to any individual company are much pleased with tbe promptness of the hot coffee cart at the late conflagration. The cart is looked after by Charles Snedeker and Charles Premo. The hot coffee was very-acceptable at the Peter J. McGovern fire yesterday morning.

Amusements to Come. Feb. 18, annual masquerade of the Singing Society Aurora, In Zimmerman's Ball. Feb. sociable of DivWon No, 3, 0.

Parochial CARCASSES FREE. Liberal Proposition to the Board of Health. OT SiNITARY MATTEBS. This City to Bare a Plumbing Or Regular- Meeting of the Board Last Night. "The tegalar meeting of the Board of Bfealth for February was held last evening In the office of H.

B. Willis. George K. Parsell, the successor to Dr. Charles Voorhees, made his first appearance ID the Board and was warmly welcomed.

The other members present were Dr. H. R. Baldwin, Pr. A.

Vau Nest'Baldwln, aKd Messrs. Kilmer and Tinuell. of of the preceding meeting, President Baldwin called the attention of the Board to the fact thai- soil, taken from the bottom of the canal, is being dumped on a number of streets in the Sixth ward. Mr. Kilmer added that Ibe soil is being taken from the raceway and is more or less mixed with sewage.

The stuff does not yet constitute a nuisance, but may do so on the approach of warm weather. Mr. Kilmer was made a committee of one to Investigate and attend to the matter. The Committee on Disinfection reported that there had been no need of doing anything during the past month and that a siderabie quantity of disinfectants was still on band. As usual in winter, the health inspector's report was very brief.

During the past month two cases of diphtheria have been reported. There have been no complaints. A communication was received from the Treasury department, requesting the number of deaths occurring in this city during 1894. As the City Clerk has such statistics and as" he is ex-officlo, a member of the Board, the communication was referred to him with the request that he forwaid the required information. Another communication from W.

H. Talman, of the committee of seventy, of New York, was read. Mr. asked for detailed information as to the tenement house population in this city, the vital statistics of the tenement house district, the number of public baths and lavatories and other such information. Dr.

A. V. held that the circular- was intended only for large cities, and that no facts concerning New Brunswick would be of any value to Mr. Talman. The presidest, however, maintained that such facts as the Board had should be given the New York man and so the secretary was instructed to reply to the correspondent.

J. M. Wiley, of 16 Jefferson street, Trenton, sent a writgjb request to the Board for permission to erect a fertilizing manufactory outside the city and to collect dead animals in the city, offdring to remove all carcasses from the public streets free of cost. Dr. R.

Baldwin stated that Mr. Wiley had seen him and was willing to contract to remove all carcasses of horses, from the public streets, without cost to the city. As Board is now under contract with another man to remove the animals, nothing can be done until the expiration of that contract. Nevertheless, if Mr. Wiley wishes to go the business of removing carcasses for private parties it was held, the Board cannot nterfere with him unless he creates a nuls ance.

As to the erection of the crematory, of course the Board has BO jurisdiction outside the city limits. Mr.Tlndelr moved that Mr. Wiley be notified to this effect. Just at this moment Mr. Wiley arrived and was given the privi- ege of the floor.

He stated that he intended to build a plant about seven miles from this city, and would put it in telephonic communication with New Brunswick. He will manufacture 'ertillzer from dead carcasses, particularly of horres. On being notified that there is a arcass to be removed he will come with a covered wagon and take away the animal, without charge to anyone, except in the ases of horses dead of glanders, as in that case they are useless for fertilizer and must be buried. A small charge will be made in that case. In case, be contracts with the city he will make no such charge, and will contract to remove carcasses from the streets for five years.

At present the Board of Health pays $200 annuccf for the same work. Mr. Wiley asked to come before the Board at the first meeting in May, when a contract will 36 made with him. Meanwhile he can do business with private parties, provided he does not create a nuisance. This he says he will not do, as he uses the most improved wagons and boiling apparatus.

The matter of an ordinance to regulate tfnmbing and plumbers was taken up. ounsel Willis read the Boards of Health power to make such ordinances, and then explained its scope. He read the ordinance In force in Perth Amboy. This ordinance provides that all foremen or master plumbers must be registered at the office of the Board of Health; that all jlans for new plumbing work or lor exten- ilona of old systems must be filed with the Board of Health and approved of before the work is proceeded with, that all work must be inspected and approved before being closed up, and a variety of other such regulations. It also deals technically with the lind of pipe that shall be used in various work and specifies as to the way joints and connections shall be made.

The ordinance was advanced simply to show the scope of such legislation. of the Board seemed impressed with the need of such an ordinance ind the minor difficulties in the nay of a proper enforcement of the ordinance were ilscuestd. The matter was finally referred back to tbe counsel, who is to be assisted by Mr. Parsell in the framing of an ordinance that will cover New' Brunswick's needs. The following bills were read by the secretary.

Artier Atkinson John Sebolt 50 31 H. Willis 95 A. V. N.Baldwin 75 In response to a question of Mr. Tindell the treasurer reported that he has in hand (288 76, all that la left of the entire appropriation.

Of this the bills JOT salaries, etc. already In take $236 leaving a balance of $52 70 to meet all the expenses of the Board until the next budget. The question arose as to the Board's right to incur any further expense, salaries alone wifr more than dispose of the surplus in hand. It was held that as the bills for salaries cannot be held to fall due until long after the budget shall have been adopted and the board's appropriation received, that they and other bills of the quarter can very properly be paid out of next year's appropriation, and the balance on hand will pay the current expenses of the board. The bills were then taken up singly, tbe items read carefully, and tbe bills then ordered Dr.

H. K. Baldwin insisting upon this procedure. The secretary was empowered to procure complaint blanks and stamped envelopes, and the Board then adjourned. Struck by a Train.

John Fostlc who lives at South Amboy, was struck at Perth Amboy by the eastbound Long Branch train last night and had" one leg cat off and his head terribly cut. He was taken in condition to St. Michael's Newark. FRANKLIN PARK. of the Winter in this Village and Vicinity.

FBAHKMN PARK, Feb. 14. D. Broach Is-seriously ill. He is the son of Conrad Broach, proprietor of the village hotel.

Frederick Lewis spent "Sunday at Plscata- waytown. A. Totten will move to Hillsborongh in a month or so. F. W.

Veghte is visiting his mother at Pleasant Plains. Arthur Goidman will move to George's Road in the spring. Mrs. 3. C.

Garrettson is confined to her room with a severe illness. Charles Gunther spent friends in New Brunswick. Sunday with The) will be a couple of dancing parties at Three Mile Run next week. John C. Garrettson is confined to his room with a severe attack of the grip.

The high wind here last week blew down a good many fences and did some other slight damage. The road overseers were all kept busy last week. They did their work well and deserve credit for it. Edward Bound will be clerk for Beekman Buckley another year. Mr.

Bound is tbe right man in the right place, The country schools were closed during the storm last week. They reopened- on Monday with a small attendance. Mrs. Hageman, the aged mother of Mrs. H.

P. Coitelyou, who has been quite ill for some time, is now much Improved. Snow makes business good for Wheelwright DeHarb. He is building a number of sleighs for the farmers in this vicinity. The milkmen at Three Mile Run had a bard time getting their milk to New Brunswick last week.

They say it was the coldest weather they experienced. DeHart Voorhees, has his fine new ice house well filled with ice. 'The snow spoiled tbe sport of the skaters, who were enjoying ttemselves on Ms fine The Millstone baker came through the blizzard last week, with bread for our rest- dents. His bread was frozen and he was nearly in the same condition himself. The roads In this vicinity have been blocked with snow for the past few days, and a good many of them are not opened yet.

Some places the snow is six and seven feet deep. Snow shovellers are still In demand. Carrier Graham had a hard time getting the mail last week. Our residents had to go without their letters and 'papers for two days on account of the blockade on the railroad, but the mail carrier made his trips all the same. Very few people attended services at the village church last Sunday.

The roads were blocked so badly that tbe farmers from the "back country could not get through, so they stayed at home and thanked the Lord that the snow was not deeper. The storm last week wae one day equal In this vicinity to the famous blizzard of '83. The farmers had a hard time to keep their stock Irom freezing, and in their anxiety save them they nearly froze themselves, and there is now a large crop of frozen toes and noses here. THE NATAL RESERVE. A Straggle Over the Appointment of Command er.

The bill establishing a Naval Reserve, which became a law on Tuesday afternoon by the signature of Governor Werts, Is not quite satisfactory to all those interested in the organization of the division in Camden and Jersey City. The original bill as passed provided for the election of a captain to command the two battalipns of the Reserve by tbe commanders and lieutenant commanders of the Reserve after the two battalions shall have been completely organized. A new blli.has been introduced by Senator Rogers Is being pushed through as rapidly as possible, which places the appointment of such captains in the hands of the Governor, the Senate to confirm. Tha object of this change, Senator Rogers is to expedite matters. Assistant Sec retary of the Navy McAdoo has held in reserve the warship Portsmouth which Is to be detailed for the use of the Reserve by the government.

Unices the commander is appointed eoon so that'he can receive the vessel, they may not be able to get her. Under the first bill the two battalions must have their organization complete before the selection can be made. But there seems to be more than this behind the new move. There are some persons interested in having a young naval of fleer of Jersey City named William H. Jaques at the head of the Reserve.

He may be an excellent officer and is said to have an honorable record of service, but should the Reserve elect its own captain, he would not be chosen. The Governor Is favorable to Jaques and will appoint him, -so the story goes. The Trenton members of the Reserve are not favorable to Jaquts. This gentleman served in the until 1886, when be resigned to take charge of the manufacture of heavy ordinance In Bethlehem, Iron works. Toughs Caught.

SOMEBVILLE, Feb. Hall, the young burglar who a few years ago btcame the leader of the Whyo gang, has been caught by Detective Jacob Johnson, of Easton, and is in the Northampton County Jail. The local authorities have been searching for Hall ever since the night of his desperate battle and escape from tbe Pottery- town vigilantes about a year ago. Hall and bis gang were surrounded by the vigilantes while attempting to remove booty from a country store near Potterstown. Hall and Frank lies attempted to escape with a horse attached to a light road wagon.

Then followed a midnight chase across the country. Niles received a load of buckshot and was captured. Hall, slightly wounded, jumped from the wagon, fought his way to a dense woods and escaped. Hall confessed hifrgu'lt in Easton and his Identity, and has been sentenced to two years and nine months in the penitentiary. A Rope Saved Four.

Charles Ludwig, of Newark, was awakened at 2 a. m. yesterday by choking smoke in his room on the third floor of his house. His cries aroused the tenants on the lower floors and they all escaped. He had to break the door down to get into the room where his children were sleeping.

He found a clothesline, which he made into a slip knot, and adjusting this about tbe shoulders of his 3-year-old baby he let her down to the sidewalk, where she was nntied by the neighbors. Willie, 8, and John, 14, were lowered in the same way. The father then fastened the rope to a lounge that was already burning and slid down to safety. To Save tbe Palisades. TBENTOH, Feb.

New Jersey Legislature passed what is popularly known as the Palisade Protection bill today. It provides that hereafter the Riparian Commissions shall not lease, any lands adjacent to or in front of the Palisades, unless there shall be inserted prOTlaions for their preservation. Mr. Coddington, of Union, announced that he would vote for the bill because public sentiment demand it but that it would beneSttbe New Jersey Trap Bock Company, of Jersey City. After genersFdiBCUssion the bill waa passed by a vote of 45 to 6, 4 STATE NEWS.

Beoent Happenings From All Over Mew Jersey. The tugboat E. L. Kane is ashore at the mouth of the Cohansey River, near Bridgeton, and lies in a dangerous position-. The ice is piled up over her deck.

George E. Watson, the Jersey City furniture dealer, indicted for embezzlement, was acquitted on Tuesday. Tbe court held that the transations involved were loans'. Reuben Faulkner, a brakeman, was crushed Tuesday between two cars in the Dataware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station in Hoboken, He died last night. An attempt was made in Hammontbrt Tuesday to wreck an Atlantic City train on the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad.

Ties were fastened on the track, but they failed to derail tbe engine, The large winter hotel at Brown's Mills, in the Pines, owned by the Forest Springs was deatrored by fire Tuesday afternoon. There was ao one living In the hotel. Tbe loss is $150,000. The trial of Alfred Clymer for the murder of Bridget Doyle, at Burlington, which was to have been begun at Mt. Holly Tuesday, has been postponed, bat it is said the case willlDe tried during the present term.

August ShaeSer, an old German miser, living near Millville, attempted suicide Monday night by cutting his throat because Mary Holsman, 23 years old, refused to His condition was discovered by bis son-in-law. Owing to bis advanced agfe it Is believed, however, that he will not recover. Almira Balcom, aged 26, a sister-in-law of Andrew J. Devoe, the weather was mortally burned yesterday at her home in Fairmount, while attending to the furnace. She caine up from the cellar with her clothing in flames, antl died a few hours afterward.

Her motherr-the wife of James M. Wtlley, of 58 Fulton street, New York, was badley burned in trying to smother the flaiues. Marie Wainwright. There is no more beautiful woman or tractive actress on the American stage than Miss Marie Wainwright, who will be Allen's Theatre, Monday, Feb. 18, when she will appear in her latest success, tbe brilliant and fascinating comedy drama, "An Unequal Match," by Tom Taylor, the famous author of "The Ticker of Leave Man." The Detroit News said: "As is generally admitted, the method and personality of the actress are sweet and attractive, and in tbe role of Hester Grazebrook, which owing to its dual aspect, is a difficult one, she has opportunities which display both herself and her talents to advantage.

While her assumption of the simple village beauty in the first act is not without its peculiar charm," she is, in our opinion, in her happiest vein in the last act, when she poses as tbe artificial woman of fashion. It must not be overlooked, however, that Miss Wainwright betrayed the work of the artist in the second act. Her sorrow lor the supposed loss of the love of her husband was naturally and feelingly expressed, while her little outburst of jealousy was effectively contrived. The support was very satisfactory." Seats now on sale at Smith's drug store in the Allen Building. Guy Minstrels, Friday Night.

The celebrated Guy Minstrels will be at Allen's Theatre, Friday night, Feb. 15. This company is composed of eminent comedians, cultivated voices, beautiful costumes and sensational novelties. A company organized in compliance with public demand, embracing all the greatest minstrel giants, consisting of 10 3 vocalists, 6 end men, artistic dancing, a matchless first part scene, The Knights of Honolulu," a strictly first class attraction led by the oldest team of performers on the American stage, George and William Guy, recognized all over the world. George Guy, and his six sons, all singers, dancers, acrobats and comedians, assisted by 20 more artists, such as Kane and Connelly, knockabout song and dance team; E.

McDonal, the flexible statue; Chapln and Smith, triple bar performers Frederick Smith, the wonderful bantam and three-stick juggler. Tbe best band and orchestra traveling. Don't miss seeing this big show. FILED THEIR BOND. The Pennsylvania Railroad in the Matter of Somerset Street.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company this morning filed with City Attorney Weigel (its bond In $25,000, as security compliance with the provisions of the ordinance passed by City Council giving permission to change the course of Somerset bond provides that the Pennsylvania Railroad shall pay all the expenses of making the change. The bond Is signed by George B. Roberts, president, and J. C. Sims, secretary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

Rutgers College. The second lecture of the fifth coarse of Saturday morning lectures will be delivered in the Fine Arts Building of Rutgers Col lege next Saturday morning, Feb. 16, at 11 o'clock by Miss Mary W. Whitney, the successor of Maria Mitchell, as professor of Astronomy in Vassar college. The subject of tbe lecture will be Pending Astronomical Questions." One who is familiar with Professor Whitney's abilities and work says of her "She has one of the best balanced minds I know, is a good writer and an excellent thinker." Single admission tickets at the door, 25 cents.

Have Ion Bought any of the bargains in boots shoes and slippers at out February clearing sale If not don't wait another day but call at once and secure a bargain. We will open the spring trade with the greatest and most extensive lines of latest styles and must sell our present stock regardless of cost to make room for these goods. As each day passes we see these goods go, and we feel satisfied our customers appreciate our mode of doing business, as we are in touch with the times. There a-e a number of desirable sizes left' for you to select from at onr and retail store, 9 Peace street, New Brunswick, N. J.

Harding Mansfield's. When and How to Advertise. Advertise today; Advertise tomorrow i Advertise to make a loan Advertise to borrow; Advertise if you want a room, or insurance on your life; Advertise for a boy or a even for a wife; Advertise for money lost (but not for money fonrid): Advertise for a house to rent, or fora piece or ground Advertise for tips on the races to be ran; Advertise a litfle song, like Get Yonr Gun;" Advertise yonr busjness. advertise it well; Advertise Jle you must not tell; Advertise judiciously, and always this remember; Start your ad in January and roll it till December. A Wolfson Sons.

The second great sale by A. Wolfson Sons was as large as the first. Their goods have disappeared like snow in a hot sun. Just imagine going in a store asking tbe price of an article, and then paying half the price asked and getting the goods. They are now getting ready for their Immense, stock of spring eur readers should keep well posted on their advertisements.

Fire at South Amboy. About 8.80 last evening fire broke oat in the slaughter house of George Gorndrnm The chemical engine was on the scene promptly and the fire before, much damage LATEST TELEGRAMS. WEED IS HELD IN $7,500 BAIL To Answer for Death of Mamie Shannon. LOST WIFE AND CHILD. Henry Carey Looking for His Wife and Child.

IN FAYOR OF TBE TROLLEYS; Avery D. Andrews Appointed to Succeed Police Commissioner J. G. Sheehan. WEED GIVES UP.

Held in S7.5OO for tlie Death of Mamie Shannon. NEW TOBK, Feb. L. Weed, who at the Coroner's inquest yesterday was implicated in the death of Mamie Shannon, the pretty waitress at Bennett's restaurant, in Brooklyn, gave himself up today at the office of his Hummel, to Detective Sergeant Crowley. Weed was taken at once to the Criminal Court Building and told by the District Attorney that he must furnish bonds in the sum of He sent to H.

0. Armour to go on his bond. LOST IN A BIS CITY. Henry Carey Searching for Hia Wife and Child. NEW YORK, Feb.

Carey, of 2211 North Eleventh street, Philadelphia, called at Police Headquarters today in search of his handsome wife and 3-year-old son, who mysteriously disappeared in this city on Feb. 2. IN FAVOR THE TROLLEY. No Action to Annul the Railway chises. ALBANY, Feb.

14. Attorney-General Hancock has just rendered his decision denying the application for permission 1o begin action against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company, of Brooklyn, for forfeiture of its charter. POLICE BOARD. Andrews Appointed to Succeed Sheehan. NEW YOKK, Feb.

Strong, at 11 o'clock today appointed Avery Delano Ajadrews, of 101 West Eighty-first street, to be Commissioner to succeed John C. ban. The appointment was a surprise to everybody. Mr. Andrews was sworn In immediately.

THE WEATHEE As recorded at the central office of the New Jersey Weather Service, State Experiment Station, this city. The following record shows the highest and lowest temperature recorded yesterday, in comparison with the corresponding date of last year also the amount of precipitation Feb. 13, 1884. I Feb. 13, 1866.

Highest S5.0 I Highest 30.0 Lowest 276 iao Rainfall 0.20 Rainfall, 0.01 THTJBSDAY. FEB. 14. Weather at Temperature at slightly warmer Friday afternoon. People's Mission.

Come to the People's Mission at 145 Neilg son street, and hear Mr. R. A. Eden, who will preach there this evening South Blver, February 13 Isaac, beloved husband of Margaret Anderson. Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Gordon street, Friday afternoon, at 2 o'olock.

dark pocketbook containing a valuable key and some change. Finder will, please leave it at this office. TABLE FOB accommodationa. 96 Welton street. TRAYED OB small sorrel from the stable of John Mulvey.

Seen on Liv- Dgstoh avenue at noon today. with barn on the premises- House to contain five or six rooms. Address Tenant, TIMES office. ALLEN'S THEATRE OPEKA HOUSE.) MONO AY EVENING, FEB. 18 MABIE WAINWRIGHT In the Famous Comedy Drama TOM TATLOB "Ticket of Presented With JL Great Cast AND Superb Costumes.

Seats now on sale at Smith's Drug Store. rrn "TITT nnoTT rn FEB. 20, THE HUSTLER. Notice to Taxpayers. Tie transcript of unpaid taxes for thfl year 1893 is now in my handf and if such" taxes are not paid at my office, 1O2 Ch-urch St WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS from.this date, the same will be advertised and sold according to law.

WILLIAM Collector. Sebroary 11,1895. fU-20t "9 -a.