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CAMlVEN. NEW JEBSEY. TUESDAY. MARCH 24 1896, ONE CENT, -CLSTf USD'S ISISSIET AT WORI. WHrEiriSFIOUE I CiSI ntwprtiie being la rrred for text aeason CITTlMfflnOimSTER HOT SUBURBAORUl ARIE POSTSCRIPT coujcirs coaanrrw willuhi kbit otbkr aTI'8 no.

"YORK AND MINNESOTA REPCBLICIS STATE C05TI5TI05 EAST AID WEST T0DAT, oversor Mcrtoe'i Esthasiastie Fellow Citizen! Cheer their leaden as Tbey Against iti Favorite Son. New Yoax, March 24 New York Republican State Convention met in the) Grand Central Palace this morning, and was fully attended. When tha ball waa a boot two-thirds full, ex-Senator Thomas P.att, who bad at 12.15 got np from sick bed to attend tha convention was aeen coming own the aisle. Mr. Platt'g passage down the aisle was a continuous ovation, and after he had take hia seat ia the third row from the front tha crowd gave three cheers for the Republican, leader.

A few minutes after Mr. Piatt's entranos, Warner Mil'er came down the aisle and also received an ovatien. Hi took a seat few rows back of Piatt. Chairman Hackett came In unobserved, Clly CgbimI Margin GiTM th Flnuc Con. Brltw ii Opinio ComptreUer Bollieitied Askea for a Statemest of Jalanees Work or lie Polk Commitue BUb Approved.

he members of City Connc'iTi committees braved last night's torm and met to finish op the city's butts fur tie month. TM COMMITTIt OS HIS. The special committee, consisting of Messrs. Roberts, Lawton, Humphreys, 6oathrd and Sayrs, which was appointed by Cooncil to Inquire Into the fee sad salaries of the eity officials, held a meeting. Little was done, however II r.

8eyrs said that ha believed the officials now reoeluog fees In addition to salaries were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Counsel, City Surveyor and Beoelver of Taxes. "I think all orolals should be pat on salaries, said Mr. Ssyrs. "I don't know that I agree with yon," remarked Mr. Roberta for instance, the ReoeiTer of Tsiee; I think It would naturally make him more zialoas in the collection of delinquent taxes, to receive a certain fee for each one he collects, rather than to put bim on a salary which he knows he will receive anyhow, whether all the delinquent taxes are collected or not." The committee dsolded that It could not do much at that meeting and instructed the clerk to communicate with other second class cities and ascertain what salaries their officials received and whether they received fees or not, and further, to report to tbe committee what officials of our city are receiving fees and what salaries they are also getting.

TH CITY'S FINANCES. At the meeting of the Flnanos Committee, an opinion of City Counsel Morgan ai received, whioh had previously been requested, oonoerning the liability of the Ciiv Treasurer for the oity's money which bduoeits in the banks of the city, in the event If the failure or one ol tbe banics. Mr. toVgan gave It as bis opinion that in such a Oase the loss would fall upon the citv and the City Treasurer would be relieved Hbould there be a failure of an or all of ihe banks. City Treasurer Felton presented his monthly report to the committee which wai approved and follows: Bafance on band, as per last report 9,104 05 Kece'pts Water Department 1.91138 T.

Varney 645 50 Street Committee 1 00 district "Court 183 60 JlavOr no Delinquent Tax Fire Department Bills Miscellaneous Bond and Coupon 9,079 19 20 00 i.C-cooo 25 00 4,38 70 Total $-96 43 Disbursements City orders J23.299 35 Coupon interest F. F. Michellon, clerk 16 50 Exiise 70 00 Interest and Ulscoun u. 25 27 63 SaUiiM 11.978 SO and at 12.22 called the convention to order. At the roll call waa interrupted by tbe entrance of Lieutenant Governor-Saitoh.

As he Walked down the centre aisle he was loudlv The Lieutenant Governor's appearanos was made the oceaaion for another demon stration for Governor Morton, tha crowd repeatedly ahouting "what'a the matter with Morton?" At 12.45 the roll call was' concluded, and Chairman Hackett nominated aa the temporary presiding officer of the conven-' tion Senator Coraellna Parsons, of Rochester. Senator Paraona waa greeted with applause, when he appeared on the platform. In taking the chair be made i 1 Feeling the Pulae cf tha Cbicags Demacriti ci tha Svund Soney Qufetica. Chicago, March 24 A morning paper ye: President Cleveland has had special emissary in Chicago far the past week lnveetigallng the true feeling on tha enrreccy question. Calvin Tomkina, secretary of the Sonnd Currency Committee of the Reform waa the agent.

Yesterday be left Chicago, and then tbe local Democrats began to wonder why his mteeion had been kept eo secret, and hia Investigation had be-a made eo thoroeeh. For several days Mr. Tomkina haa been eallinz on the Democratic leaders. Ha told then frankly he bad eome aa tbe accredited agent of the President and that he was after confidential Information regarding the real stanaing of sound money in Illinois. Mr.

Tomkina waa aacompaaied by Mr. Hentz, and a a rule thev made calls upon tba "Democratic politicians together. Mr. omkme, however, did most of the talk-? leg Lodz interviews were bed with many prominent Democrats of Chicago. air.

Tomkina told the Cbicaeo men that President Cleveland, In common with the leasing Democra'a of the East, was convinced llli-jois would be the pivotal State over tbe money question, which is looked for In the coming Democratic atlon al Convention. Ha told them that he Seen told by Colonel William K. Morrison that Chicago held tbe key of this State, and that aa Chioago went on tbe money queetioa so Illinois would go. While Mr, Tomklns did not ask the Democrats to work for a declaration for a gold standard, be urged tbat the Illinois State Convention declare against the coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. Before he left Mr.

Tomkina is reported to have said that he waa satisfied that the sound money men were in the majority of tbe party if they only wonld make an aggressive fight at the polls. STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT. The Governor nominates Charles J. Baxter, Of Union Conaty, for the Position. Statu: Hocsi, Tex.ntojt, N.

March 24 'Spiciai Charles J. Baxter, of Union connty, baa been nominated by the Governor for State Superintendent of Publlo Instruction. For members of the State Board of Medloal Examiners E. B. Godfrey, of Camden connty, reappointed.

Uharlea A. Groves, of Essex connty In place of Anthony H. Worthington and David-P. Borden, of Passaic county, in place of F. B.

Dane. Tbe $13,000 supplementary apprcprla tion act for Camden'a armory has-' paaaed tn senate. What Maceo and His Men are Doing. Madrid, March 24 The Havana cor respondent of the Impartial cables that the rebels in the Havana and Mantanazaa provinces. are constantly on the move with the object of assisting Maoeo and his followers to get on of the provinoe of Pmar del Rio.

Maceo ia destroying all of the small Inhabited places through which he passes, snd burning all of tbe sugar and tobacco plantations by the use of petroleum. 9 Death of Colonel Charles H. Buebler. Gettysburg, March 24. Colonel Charles H.

Buehler, of Gettyburg, died this morning aged seventy-two years. Colonel Buehler was the vice president of tbe Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Asso ciation, and a prominent trustee of Get tysburg College. He commanded the lC5th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the rebellion. He will be bnrled on Thurs day." Three Boys Killed on the Track, A thicks, March 24 At noon, yesterday the north bound passenger train on the Cotton It picked up, abont three miles west of Brownsboro the bodies of three boys who bad been killed by the northbound Cannon Ball bundav night. They were aged fourteen, twelve and ten years, sons of William smith, of A.

Shiflet and of Charles McLain, respectively, all citizens of this county. ell Known Moravian Minister Dead. Bethlehem, March 24. The Mo ravian Church Bishops here have been informed of the death last night at York. Pa.

otRev. Robert W. Herbst, one of the wldestKnown Moravian pastors in the United States. Death waa dne to throat Deceased served Moravian churchea in Maryland, Ohio and Wiscon sin. He was about fifty years of age.

Ot. "Jim" Still Coder Examination. London, March 24. The examination of Janeson and his officers was sumed in Bow Street Police Court this morning. And as upon the previous arraignment of tbe raiders, the court room was crowded with aristocratic friends and admirers of the defendants.

The testimony of witnesses wag of the same character as that taken at former hearings. Killed at Base Ball. Cisco, Texas, March 24, Walter Neal, aged fifteen, was playing base ball, and while at the bat a ball from the hand of the pitcher, Will Kennon, etrnok him on the left ear. He ran balf way to the nret base, and then fell and expired. Tbe Opening ef Eighth Street.

The commissioners appointed by City Couneil to assess damages for the opening of Eighth street from Line street to New ton averue, ooncluded the hearing of testimony yesterday, and awarded Joseph E. Roberta $3,000 and Martha Taylor $1,500 damagea. Browning Council's Entertainment. Abram Browning Jr. O.

l' A. will give an entertainment in its hall. Third and Market streets, this even ing. Lat Day to Register. -The registry boards today ait In the various preclnot honses from 1 to 9 p.

m. to finally revise the registry lists. The March of Progress. Superintendent Rbedemyer, of Harlelgh Cemetery, haa jnst pnt in a long distance 'phone and can now talk to his friends in the Black Hills, if necessary. BRIEF C1TI MOTES.

There was one oase of typhoid fever nd one of diphtheria reported to the Board of Health today. The funeral of Owen Jones will take place tomorrow at 1.30 o'clock, instead 3 o'clock, as printed by mistake yesterday. A quoit match will be played between Jamea Bray, of Centrevllle, and Charles Henry, cf Bine Anohor, on Saturday a-ioon. at Fillmore and Jefferson anil pattiat llat 01 tnote bons ahicb art going tc entertain over Easter Sunday. SUCK, mm- JLOCCESTER OTI (LIUI3S1 lewi-Jotea at Inure 4 from Orer Bewtoa Creek Frank Green Is at Atlantio City.

Tbe Republican oauena takes place this evening in the C.ty HalL Ex-Assessor Henry P. Gannt la Improving from his late lllneaa. Dr. Richard Gardner Is able to be abont again after bis recent serer'e fllneM. William J.

Byrns, or. aiuiviiu. was a guest of his brother here yesterday. Lookout Council." So. 33, Jr.

O. U. A. will bold meeting tonight at Washington HalL Clond Lodge, No. 101, F.

A enter tained a number of visitors from Camden at lta regular communication last evening. Lowell Stnrgees and Christian Eppert-sperger are candidates for re-election to the Bo Aid of Ednoation on the Democratic ticket. Word haa been received from George Willian of his safe arrival at Cripple Creek, and that be is delighted with the country and people there. Joseph E. Farqubar la still pushing his claim for the Republican nomination for Mayor with vigor, and from pr- sent ladi- catlosa will receive that honor, He la popular and a thorough business man, and will make a lively ngnt tor tbe omoe, an.d If elected will make an efficient offioer.

Postmoeter Collings has the following list of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice for week ended March 21 Mrs. Baberta Merz, Mary Miller, Miss May Shetzline, Prof. Henry Arsqnith, Frank Brawner, William Carmen, Thomas Grav- horn, John Heron, Jaek Meagher, F. D. Zular.

EXCUBSI0I RATES TO ASEVILLE. Tke Soattern Railway is tbe Only Line Pene- rating the Land of the Sky, Nestling in the bosom of the mountain ous region of Western North Carolina, Ashvllle has become the great winter resort of the South. Nowhere else can be found a greater variety of lovely and pio-tnresque scenery, nor such ideal olimate oocdltions. Another reason for its popu larity is its easy accessibility. Leaving Broad Street atation at 6.55 the Sonthern Railway "Southwestern bnled Limited," carrying through Pullman drawing-room aleeping cars, reaches Ashvllle the following day at noon.

Es? onraion tickets are now on sale at very low rates. For a copv of "The Land of the Sky and Beyond charmingly written and beautifully illustrated book, write to Jno. M. Beall, Distriot Passenger Agent, 33 South Third street, Philadelphia. A 6oed Thiag for the People.

There are thousands of people, who, while not exaotly sick, are out of order ailing in some wsy. They don't feel well and oan't nnderstand what the trouble ts. Yon oan learn exactly what ails you, with out its costing anything, by writing a let ter to the noted and successful specialist, Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th New York City, and telling him just how you He will answer It, explaining every symptom in your oase and tailing just what to do. to get well.

He gives most careful attention to every letter, and makes his explanations so dear tnat you understand exactly what the matter is and ow to cure And all thia costs yon nothing. He makes a specialty of treating patients throngh letter correspondence, and this method has proved wonderfully successful. His vast experience enables him to nnderstand from reading your symptoms, the exact nature of your complaint. He is the dlaooverer of that wonderful remedy. Dr, Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy the bet medicine In the world, and he has discovered many other valuable remedies.

People living at a Distance from the city will at once see the crest advantage of this system of consul atlon and treatment by letter cor respondence. No long journey and no doctor's fee. Write him and it will doubt lees be the means of your getting strong and well. 'The Time Extended. At the meeting held March 21 of the Camdsn Atlantic, the West Jersey, the West Jersey Atlantic, the Philadelphia, Marlton Medford and other railroad oompanies proposing to unite, merge and consolidate their stocks, franchises and properties, it wa- reported that while responses tavorabla to tne consolidation bad been reoelved from more than two- thirds of all the shareholders of each of said companies, inclndlnga large ma jority of ihe 'aggregate- stock held by Individual holders, the time mentioned, for in prox ieswas hardly sufficient to enable shareholders living at a distance, particu larly In England, to respond.

It- was suggested that an extension of time be granted in order that the shareho ldera may have full and ample opportunity for Investigating the subject and conferring with other shareholders before sending in their proxies, and before the stockholders should be convened to Vote on the ques tion. It was thereupon resolved that the time for sending in proxies la favor of said consolidation be extended to April 6th. Entertained His Friends. Charles B. Mattson entertained a num ber of his young friends at his parent residence, 026 Mt.

Vernon street, on i rl day the ocoasion being his six teenth birthday. The evening was spent in Barnes, mnsio and singing until a late hour when" the guests adjourned to the dining room where a bountiful repast was found awaiting them. Among those present were the Mises Florenae' Van Hart. May Way, Anna Price, Lillie Reed, Hattie Cramer, Linda Jonea and. Mamie Thorne; Charles Lay, William Chambers, and Charles R.

Matteon, George Crouse, Joseph Voegtlln, William Bruce, William Mounoe, of Westmont Clyde Hutchinson. William Hutohinssn, Abner Mattson, William Mattson, George Riohardson. Howard Cramer, Lonis Voecrthin and many others. Mr. Mattson received many pretty and useful presents, A Consignment 8ale firm of Beokhart, Klee Co.

of ifew York, one of ihe best clothing man ufacturing firms in tbe country, wishing to retire from business has consigned their entire stook of men's, boys' and children's clothing, which they manufactured for the Spring trade amounting in valne to $d0, 000 to J. Weyl's Camden Clothing store, 516 and 513 Market street, Camden, to be sold in the shortest poasiDle time. This means that they must be eold at once at whatever they will bring. For tiii purpose a sale will be started tomorrow, Wednesday morning, at eleven o'clock, and the greatest bargaina la clothing ever seen will be found mere. In CotswiifDce to ts til for Court Bcfiu't fad.

Charles FielJe waa kcked up thU morning in default of 00 bail (or his appeir-anoe at court, charged with grand laroeoy. Last Friday Jules Sief. who his a banana stand at Fifih and FederU stiee's, sent him to eomm'Mion dealt to get a pushcart and a load of banants. Kle'ds borrowed lbs cart, had It loadd wi.h the fruit, and started out to sU. He deposed of the Roods, but Instead of taming in tbe prooeeds, started to drink np the cash.

He succeeded in petting lnt ilca ed, left tbe cart on the etrec, aad yesterday he arraateJ by Officer Shaw and locked np at the Hall. Xhia morning he admitted to the Mayor that he had ipsut the money and he was sent over to the county jail. STOLE BIS LISDLIDT'5 CASH. Denies' Tbs Charge, but the Evidence Againit Bim and Es IV si Locked Up. ffa Silas Leotard was before the Mayor this morning charged by Emma Dangerfield, of 1080 Lewis street, with the larceny of her pocketbook oontalniog 4.50.

Emma said that Silas had been lodging at her house and yesterday morning, while she was out of the house a few minutes he went to her bedroom and took the money from under her pillow. Leonard deniei the charge, but aa a couple of the arilc'es that had been in the pocketbook were found in his possession, he was locked up In default of 200 bail. Learops of John Emkio. Notwithstanding the storm last evening sixteen members of Tbe Literary Society of the Tabernacle M. E.

Epworth League, Chapter 1833. met at tbe home of William H. Hunter. 220 Vine street, and held the regular meeting with Miss Helen Jtffers, the' president. In the otalr.

After the routine business tbe life of John Rnskln, the great art oritio, was thoroughly die eneeed. The aocie'y was very much pleased with the reading given by Sudler Hood, entitled "Tne Bald-headed Man. Tbe last feature of the evening was spelling bee, and and if one of the ladies had not forgotten that there were two fs In the word whiff she would perhaps have been the vietor, bat E. P. Bryan, the president of the League snd vioe-preeldent of the soolety carried off tbe laurels.

Prohibitionists for Prohibition Only, Tbe Prohibitionists held a convention last night to nominate candidates for City Treasurer and Counoilman-at-Large. An extended debate was participated in aa to the advisability of endorsing R. H. Reeve for City Treasurer, the nominee of the Committee of 100 A resolution to en dorse the 100 ticket was tabled, and resolntion was presented tbat no one but Prohibitionists should be placed on their ticket. No candidates' wera chosen last night, but another meeting trill be held tomorrow night, when they will make straight Prohibition nominations, as they say that the principles of the Prohlbltio party prevent them from endorsing tbe nominees of any party that endorses the license fyatem.

Tbe Revival at Calvary Church, The special evangelistic services at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Rev. Ford C. Ottman, of Newark, began laat evening. Considering the condition of the weather, there was a good attendance at the opening meeting. The first sermon by the evangelist, on "The Friend of God," made a profonnd impression, ana ooaia not tan to stimulate Christians to put forth every effort to bring others into this relation, Ottman is a forceful, eloquent preaoher, and it is a delight to liBteu to his luoid nnfolding of gospel trnth.

The ohuroh will be filled this evening. Come earjy so as to be sure of securing a seat. After noon meeting at 3.30 clock. All wel come. Matured its Feurth Series.

The Economy Building and Loan Association, notwithstanding the depressed oondition of bnsinets, has matured its fourth series and paid the same off last evening without any previous notloe." Tbe offioers of this association deserve favorable mention, notwithstanding many drawbaoks in the bnsinest world in this past three years, who without regard to these bad $10,000 to distrlbu'e to the holders of the foorth series books -The security and safety of the local building sooiety is well illustrated in this transaction. Secretary Burleigh is surrounded with a body of officers and directors that have kept a olose supervision npon the affairs of the society, whioh accounts for its prosperity. Illaiikd Fifletu Tears. and Mrs. Edward Pierce, 738 Chestnut last eveningoelebrated the fifteenth anniverswy 9f their wedding.

Many beantiful presents were received and music and dancing were indulged in nntil a late hour. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Clement, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Morgan and Harry Lang, of Red Bank; Mr, and Mrs. Frederiok Lang, Edward Phroe, of Woodbury Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, William and Linda Davis, of Gloucester; Mrs. Christopher Norcroes, of Haddonfield; J.

Davis and daughter, Mrs. Celia Pierce, Mr, Ennls. Building in tbe Eigbtb Ward. William' and "John Bergen-wera this morning granted a psrmit for the erection of bye two-story buildings in tbe Jvghth ward, to be need for dwelling and store purposes. Three are to be located at Ninth atreet and Ferry avenue and two at the southeast corner of Kossuth street and Central avenne.

Short Time at Croft's Mill. The large mill of Howland Croft.Sons Company, whioh has been in full opera tion all winter, haa commenced this week to rub but fonr days in the week. This haa been made neoessa-y because they are at present overstocked. Fall time will be resumed as soon as the present atook is disposed of. Ill and in the Snow The daughter of Charles Stevenson, of Jefferson avenne, fell in a fit at Broadway and Viola street yesterday afternoon, where she was found lying in the snow, nnconsciona, some time later.

A patrol a'zon was summoned and cook her to homo, where medical attention was given her. Republican Ticket Ecdorsed, The Eighth Ward Yoncg Republican Cinb held a ratification meeting last night a ana pacsea reauiuvivus the ticket. 1 KEPIEUC15S OF ST0CET0S 110 MIR- CHmVILLE SUE lOMlSiTtOSS, Harmonious Retails and Exceptionally Stroeg Caadidatet Sominated tot Burgess, Coa. cilmea aad Other Local Officei Tha Stara tii lppal Toter. Tha Repnbliean primary meeliBg was held in the Conacll chamber last night and interest waa shown than was aver known before at a Republican primary la Merchantviile.

Notwithstanding the severe waathsr the room was packed with voters, and a lively Interest was manifested In. the scramble for local offices. After the meeting had been called to order. Wiiliam Longstreth waa elected chairman and H. Ael secretary Capt-in William ti.

iee wsa elected jnaje ana Artnnr Craig and(Wi)lim C. Dix, tellers. When nominations were called for the following gentlemen were placed in nomination: Burget J. E. Vankirk Council, F.

S. Walton, A. MaoCallum. T. S.

Nekirvla, A. H. Moses, R. W. Preston ana George W.

Logan Justice of the Peace, J. B. Wilson and R. B. Knight; Constables, Nay lor and Daniel Carlin; Poundkeeper, William Llnderman.

Tbe polls were kept open from 8.45 nntil 9.45 and in the over one hundred votea were polled resulting in the nomination of Vankirk for Burgess Walton and MaoCallam for Council for three years and Nekervla for one year WIIbou tor Justice of tbe raace, and Baylor, Carlin and Linderman for their respective positions. Messrs. George W. Algur, M. B.

Rudderow and Channiag Allen were appointed a oommittee to fill vacancies, after which the meeting adjourned. The ticket nominated is an exceptionally strong one, and will no doubt be elected as an entirety. A lame number of tha congregation of Trinity M. E. Church gave Pastor W.

F. Herr and family a royal welcome last night at the parsonage, in token of their appreciation of his retnrn from confer ence. Uotn instrumental ana vocal musio were tbe principal features of the pro gram, and a Dountnui repast was also a very pleasant feature, xne pastor la very popular among tha people and all are glad that he haa been returned here. C. H.

Eendrick haa rented a bouae on Prospect atreet and will move there in a few days. C. Harry Showaker, of Philadelphia, moved Into a new house on Clifton avenue yesterday. J. A.

Ellison, of New York, Is moving to No. 122 West Rogers avenue. CR0S8 COOPER'S CREEK. .2 The Republican Primaries Result in a Satis factory Conclusion Serious Charge, The most hotly contested primary elec tion Stockton has yet experienced passed off In a quiet manner last night, despite the predictions and fears to the contrary, Tbe raging storm proved no barrier be tween the voter and the polls, and the biggest vote ever caat at a primary election was recorded. In the Third ward, where ex-Chief of Police John Zane opposed Councilman Alfred Cramer for renomlna- tlon, the latter was victorious by ma jority of fifty; a great surprise because of the stormy weather, as the opposing faotion olaimed to control" that element which visit tbe polls regardless of the while the other element, whioh seldom votes at a primary election, it was fear.

would remain home. Bnt the latter did not. The situation seemed tc- be folly appreciated as the vote will show, and it is to the taxpayers credit The remainder of the Third ward ticket follows, eaoh one of the delegates to convention receiving maionty cf five votes: Delegates, John B. Davis. Samuel Jaequillard snd Mason T.

Younff iBoardof Ednoation, John Crawford Primary Election Board, Judire, Daniel W. Pierce; Inspectors, Newton S. Danen- hower, John G. Polk; CleTk, Horace Kills. Second Ward Town Council, Robert Lee Board of Education, George W.

Klrk- brlde delegates, W. Oscar Buck, John Learning, Thomas C. Zane; Town Execu tive Committee, George W. Miles; Ptim ary Election Judge, Howard Snyder Inspector, Andrew J. Morris; Ulerk, John Julier.

In this ward the fight was cen tred in the selection ol Kobeit liee- -over William Llewellyn for Council. In the Firt ward the fight was similar to that in the Second, on the Connoilmanlo choke. in which Aequllla ShimjT was victorious by a majority of 29. iot withstanding the intense feeling that characterised the opening of the campaign, the result last night seems to be accepted with one or two exceptions, and tbe defeated candi dates will fall Into line and work for the success of the ticket. Chief Corkill was on band with his entire force in anticipa tion of threatened disorder, and there waa not the slightest disturbance at either of tbe-polline plaoes.

The oonventinn at ihich Town Ulerk, Assessor, collector. Justice of the Peace and Conneilman-at Large will be nominated will meet Thurs day night at tbe headquarters of the Union Republican League. A communication has been received here from Charles Tinker, formerly wellknown and highly respected resident of Dudley, whioh advises his friends that through nnfortnnate circumstances be is held on a terrible charge tbat of accom plica to murder and arson in Lancaster, where he has resided since leaving Stockton. The story, it goes, seems in itself to exonerate Mr. Tinker from connection with any such an awful charge, and a let ter from his attorney also states that after a thorough Investigation he finds that 11 r.

Tinker is wholly innocent. It seems tbat Mr. Tinker, while driving along in a car riage toward evening on the night of January 28, was met by a man named Miller, who asked for a ride, which he granted. The same night his oompanion father was burned to a orisp in a bnilding at which he was watchman. Miller la charged with the murder and firing of the building, and Tinker, having been seen in his company and with other surrounding circumstances, is held as an accomplice Mr.

Tinker's reputation here is of the best and he was actively conneoced with the St. Wilfred P. E. Church of this place. popular subscription will be started with which to defray tbe expense ot bis de fense.

Saloonkeepere John Hoosey, Frederick Fell and Lonis Everley were fined $20 each by Recorder Miles yesterday for Snnday liquor selling. This is the result of Chief Corkill's work of Stockton. Wm. Cronmiller, nndir a similar charge, will be tried today. Eat the best Rudolph's br ad.

119 and 121 Arc street, Catnd Office I A bill of George A. Vroom for $66 for presiding as Judge in the Distriot Court for twenty-two days was presented to the committee. The bill was referred to City Counsel Morgan, Comptroller Hollinshed presented at the reqnest of the committee a statement if. of balanoes to the committee as follows: 1TU5TIC niT HOTELS A5D C0TT1GES CPi.V15 THtlE BOOBS. tarter Somber of Visitors Tkere How Than There was a Tear Ago The Jew Esplan ade Great Citv Hall Project taasip at the Best dries of the bland.

Atlantic -J4 Sfxcux This resort is now In the midst of ths Lenten aeaionTand to one who would but stroll the walk of an afternoon it hardly seems possible for it to be the blnstry month of March. The register of the many hotels, and they are nearly all open, show a decided increase of arrivals over this time last year. The gueeta now be ing entertained by our famous hcetelries hail from every portion of the country. All eyes are cow centred upon the advent of Easter Sondy, as on that day the wealth and fashion of the large cities flock here to participate in tbe grand parade cf liiks and tatin that haa become eo famous for this seaside retort In the Interim society leisurly whiles away lta time with novels, strolls on the. beach, takes short trips to suburban resorts, all for the ooveted rest from the past winter's campaign.

The evenings are delightfully filled In wltb recaptions, tne tneatre ana the dizzy games of euchre, whist, chess and such pwtimee that make a lenten stay pleasa.ro. -Each week new arrivals add to tha already large population and era another week pasaea there sboaia be tuny ten thonsand new comers to this Island. Among the larger hotels now open are the Rudolph, Lnray, Cnalfont, Haddon Hall, Seaside, Dennis, Traymore, Brighton, Mansion. Of the smaller bosses doing a good business I find the Ponce de Leon, Stickney. Boscobel, Penhnrst, Norwood, Irvington, Westminster and others too numerous to ment'on.

A matter of vital Interest to our Camden contingent is the proposed steel esplanade, to supplant the frame structure now hemming in our ocean front. During the present session of the Legislature a bill was introduced allowing thi city to issne bonds to cover the coat of the new walk, to be erected of steel supports and to cover the space most traversed. The oost la estimated to be $183,000, and at the meeting of Conncil the past week this question wss mads a speoial order of business. Everybody Is in favor of the improvement and it is thonght the walk will bs completed by June 1st. It is proposed to build the new walk i from Massachusetts avenue to Texas avenne, forty feet wide, with forty foot spans.

The flooring is to be of planking, and ornamental poles to carry the electrto lights are to be another feature. The railings along the structure will be ornamented with sharp points to do awsy with what Is called the "rail bird" habit. Another mnoh talked of improvement la assuming proper shape and Is now before the city fathers, that is, the erection of the new City Hall to oocnpy the site of the one destroyed by fire a couple of yeara ago. An ordinance has been Introduced in Counoil setting aside a sufficient sum to purchase the lot npon whioh the opera house stood ana wblcn-also was destroyed with the Hall. It Is thought by tbose who are in a poeltlon to speak from an authentic standpoint that a grand struoture will be under way before the summer season opens.

The Hall is sadly needed, as at present the government is ecattered from one end of the town to the other, there being no building in; the city where the different departments can be housed. A visit to the two railroad depots by your correspondent resulted in finding many contemplated cnaages ana improvements. Among others being pushed by the Resdiug offioials is the equipment of its entipe road with tne block system of signals. This system is eucn that an accident is all but impossible, and it is considered by all railrotd officials toeparfectlon itself. With its donble track the entire length of the road, the Reading may well be considered one of the best in the world.

The Pennsylvania people are going to make vast changes in and aronna tneir aepot. ine avenne leading to me uep is to db widened and additional buildings are to be ereoted faolng Atlantic avenue. The march of improvement has certainly struck this town A mammoth new hostelria that will bid Jorjthis season patronags is theSt Charles Hotel, located on the board walk at the foot of St Charles Place. It is to be a grand struoture, four stories in height and is to contain about- fonr hundred rooms. It is aoredit to its neighbor, the snlendid Rudolf, located on the oppo site corner.

The new addition to the well managed. Haddon Hall completely ohanges the house. The building now reaches to the esplanade and is provided with a splendid portico extending" the entire width of the building. One important change in the amusement line is to be made to the Mnsio Hall on Atlantio avenue, above Kentucky, now owned by genial Louis Kuehnie. He haa leased the property to Louis H.

Donnelly, a wealthy resident of th's place, and one who is a thorough theatrical man. Mr. Donnelly holds the right te several standard road attractions, his latest success being -The Widow Hunt." The hall is being closed in and a force of rrescoers and carp snters are changing lta appearance and when completed it will be a first-olas all-year-round play house. The opening will take place about Jsneflst and only the highest class of vaudeville will be booked. The sterling business qualities of the new lessee aae a sufficient guaranty of what may be expected.

The wall known Ponce De Leon Is again open under the management of Mrs. Sarah E. Sweeney, whoae qualities aa a hostess are well remembered by nany Camden visitors. The ever popular Stiokney la in full blast, after extensive improvements, and once more Mrs. Laura Y.

Stiokney assumes charge of this well known hos-telrie. The Howell Inn Is another new addition to Chelsea, being located at the sea-view and of Pacifio avenue. Sherman Johnson and his estimable wife expect to take charge on April at whieh time they-desire to see all their friends and patrona of their former Hartford Inn. The sale of the plot at ground at the foo.oft Virginia avenna, upon whioh aite Jackson's bath houses are now looated. to Alfred Adams, for $150,000, rather set the town agog.

The new purohaser Is undecided whether to ereot a handsome and stone hotel or build grand bathing establishment to contain thousand rooms. In my next letter I ahall endeavor to give some spice to the many amusement 905 91 Distriot Court 179 38 Disnenearies 750 On Walaries 10.6S1 32 Tre following bills were approved C. C. Moffett, T. P.

Varney, W. T. Q. Your.g, $75; J. Moore White, $40; Charles Acklcy, $40; William H.

Jones, $40; Frank O. Brace, $40; H. Wileon. $40; Chs Bosoh, $40; Robert Hurd, $30; Daniel M. Chambers, $40.

POLICB COMMITTEE WORK. The Folioe Comlttee ordered a new patrol box placed at Broadway and Mecha nio street. Chief Dodd was also instructed to purchase new looks for the jail. The O' ruaittee approved these bills: Samuel S.Um, James Baird, Camden Lighting and Heating Company, William Mnrry. Max Lowen- ateln, 8.

A. Kilpatriok, $33 75; r. South Jersey Telephone Company, O. A. Jankc, $40; Delaware Telephone I Company, $299 R.

S. Justice, patriotlo speech. The mention of Gov ernor Morton 'a name waa tha signal for prolonged applause, which waa repeated at the eonclnslon of the address. At one o'clock the chairman concluded his ad dress. Resolutions for the appointment committees cn credentials, permanent organizations, resolutions and nomina tions were next in order and adopted After the appointment of the committees the convention adjourned until 7.30 this evening.

"MINNESOTA REPUBliBiSS. Major McKinley Will Have Sixteen Delegates and Davis Two. Minneapolis, March Republican State convention waa called to. order at 12 o'olock noon today. Ex-Gov ernor A.

E. Rice waa the temporary chair- tion is strongly In favor of McKinley, and will so instruct the delegates. It will also pass resolutions In favor of sonnd money. This part of the program is already cut SQ(1 dried. All of tha Congressional districts exoept the first, have held their conventions: Only one has instructed for Davis, The others have instructed for McKinley.

The thirst district will do likewise. This will give McKinley sixteen votes and Davia two. The convention is being held in the Exposition Hall, wherein General Harri son was nominated for the Presidency in 1892. Those who are on the inside claim, and with a great deal of confidence, that Davis will withdraw his name in a very few days. At the opening of the convention Con gressman iawney read a telegram from Senator Uu-hman Davis that he had with drawn his name as a Presidential caadi date.

mtm SchoOBer Ashore at Cape May. Cape Mat, N. March 24. During the snow storm of last evening the three masted schooner Charles L. Mitchell, Captain G.

W. Forst, of Boston, from Port Spain, for New York, loaded with asphaltum, ran on the outer end of Cold Spring bar. A heavy sea, running at the time caused the vessel to spring a lesk. Keeper Sooy, of the Cold Spring Life saving Station, boarded her with his crew and remained on board all night. The vessel had seven feet of water in her holdV this morning.

She lies in a- dangerous position, but luay be gotten afloat when tbe tide rises. Tugs are oom- ing to her assistance. Death of Chief Examiner Webster. Washington, Maroh 24. William Webster, of Connecticut, a war veteran and chief examiner of the civil servioe commission, dUd suddenly at his home in this city list evening of heart disease.

He had attended to his official dntiea as usual and at 4 o'olock he left for his home onv his bicycle. It is supposed that the sleet on the streets and the wind from the north made the riding more of an effort for him, although he did not complain of being fatigued npon reaching home. He bad been at home but a few moments when he arose from his chair, and pressing bis hands to his head staggered to his bed and expired without having uttered a word. LOCAL FORECAST OF THE WEAT3E5. Forecast till 8 a.

Wednesday Fair and, warmer tonight and Wednesday; northeasterly winds, becoming southerly. Merchantviile. v-- Xew story frame, 10 lath, gas, hot and cold heater; lot 55x 170. Price 3.S00 THE EBKMtl, Federal Street. People read a newspaper 1 for news' and opinions.

J-r The Courier eives both' and is eagerly read, by all wb appreciate a paper. of it ies I Samuel Ashton, $4. 8 The Temple J'rogram forthii Week. List evening at the Temple Theatre the new bill for the present week was received irom beginning to end ny an exceedingly iair sized lionse considering the condition of the weather. Of (the eleven nnmbers onlv one can bs said to be not np to date.

The curtain raieer "B'flt Mistake," elicited much applause; Hamilton, and Hamilton in songs and wittioism deserve speoia, mention Mack and O'Day in planl tat'on melodies; Moresetti and Williams, vocalists and dancers; Billy Angeroth, black faced comedian in songs and say ings; Bibo and Tehi, maglo wonders; Hide and Leola, in a return engagement, were welWapplauded Pearl Forepaagh, "the human fly E. M. Hall, one of the cleverest banjoist on tbe stage, and Edwards and Kernell. The Ryders and their trained monkeys kept the house in a continoue uproar. The bill for this week wos'd do credit to any first class vaude-tuli honse.

Doinga in Realty. Barlin, lot 1 and part lot 2, sec. plan Sbreve Caleb -D. Shreve, rtistee, et to Ephralm Q. Shreve, $4,500.

Camden, e. oor. Tioga, sc. ana uentrai ivt Christophei C. Hioks to Charles Tin-son, $100.

Wlnslow township, 3 tracks of land-George Barrett, Sheriff, to William T. EiklngtoUj $000. To Talk to Railroad Men. Thomas, engineer on the West Jer sey and Camden Atlantic Railroads, will speak to the railroad men tomerrow at the Pennsylvania itatiroaa i. All rauroa a men invueu.

Last Day to Register. The registry boards today sit in the i various precinct houses from 1 to 9 p. m. to finally revise the registry lists. last Day to.

Register. The retr'strv boarda todiy sit in the various preotaot houses from 1 to 9 p. m. finally revise tbe registry lisia. Whr -r vour throat and patieflqs JtlJhed cough when a bottle -i Tj, Sfjgh 8yrup will cure you (FT uF5 I 4' si.