The Journal from Asbury Park, New Jersey • 1

ERSITA MAR 10 1902 XXVII. ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902. OFFICIALS NOT COMING. Atlantie City Junketing Trip Has Been Called Off. The plan to send a junketing committee from Atlantic City to Asbury Park and several coast resorts at the city's expense, to obtain insurance statisties, will probably be abandoned.

The matter has been severely criticised because of a general public opinion that the information sought can be just as satisfactorily and much more economically procured by mail correspondence. Chief Engineer Wiesenthal, of the fire department, was one of the memvers of the committee, declares he is not anxious for a pleasure trip at the taxpayers' expense, and comptroller Heston has intimated that there might be difficulty over the payment of the bill. If the plan is carried out members of the committee will probably pay their own expenses. BOND STREET IMPROVEMENT Former Councilman Meeks Says City Must Pay One-third of the Expense. A great many of the property owners on Bond street, between Lake and Fifth avenues, are anxious to see that thoroughfare substantially improved with gravel within the next few weeks.

Former Councilman William L. Meeks, who resides at the corner of Sewell avenue and Bond street, while greatly in favor of the improvement, is at the same time particularly concerned as to the method which Common Council apply in meeting the expense. The general plan has been to assess the cost of such an improvement on a pro rata basis, each property owner paying according to the frontage of his land. Mr. Meeks said this morning that if an attempt was made to carry on the Bond street improvement along those lines there would be a law suit.

Owing to the short blocks on that thoroughfare the entire cost of each section of road, in most cases, is assessed to four lots. For that reason Mr. Meeks believes the city should bear one-third of the expense. Mr. Meeks voiced the opinion that the city had adopted an inferior and burdensome method of providing for street improvement and stated that he thought such should be carried on only by general taxation, as good roads were a benefit to the general public.

BODINE-BRITTON NUPTIALS. Pretty Home Wedding Solemnized at Plainsboro. The marriage of Emerson Bodine, of this city, and Miss Nealie Britton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathanial Britton, of Plainsboro, was solemnized yesterday at high noon at the home of the bride.

The ceremony was witnessed by nearly two hundred friends of the happy couple, those from this place being Mrs. M.A. Bodine, Misses Ada and Laura Bodine, Harry, J. Bodine, James C. Canse, Mr.

and Mrs. J. D. Marshal and John W. Bodine.

The bride's home was prettily decorated with smilax and flowers. Miss Britton was attired in a becoming gown of white silk. Miss Waneta Britton was the bridesmaid, and Miss Sophie Oakson made a charming flower girl. John E. Wyckoff and Ray Britton were the ushers.

Day, of Newark, served an elaborate wedding breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Bodine are now in the South on their honeymoon trip. When they return several days will be spent in this place.

Coal May Become Scarce. Many coal trains on the Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad of New Jersey are stalled in Pennsylvania, As a result of their being delayed, there is likely to be a scarcity of coal, particularly of the small varieties. The railroad officials have been making special efforts to get through trains carrying large coal such as is used in factories and mills. As so many trains carrying small coal are now stalled there will necessarily be a shortage in that article until the normal conditions of traffic are restored. Fire in a Trash Box.

A large box located in the alley between the Spray office and Cook's dry goods store on Cookman avenue, was found to be on fire at 12 o'clock Tuesday night. The box was filled with trash, which had been burning slowly for some time. The blaxe was quickly extinguished by two young men. This is the second time the box has been on fire within a few months. The glaze was probably started by a cigar or cigarette.

NO. 10. READY TO FIGHT FOR ANNEXATION Required Six Days' Notice is Being Given of Proposed Application. NEW TERRITORY IS PROPOSED Considerable Objection is Anticipated from Property Owners Who Are Just Outside the Line. The annexationists of West Park and this city have given the required legal notice that they intend to apply to the legislature for permission to annex a portion of the township.

notice must be published six days and the bill will probably be introduced on Monday, March 10. The boundaries as set forth in the application include a very large portion of the tract north of a line drawn west from Cookman avenue. The Springwood avenue settlement is cut out entirely, the boundaries being as follows: Beginning at a point in the centre line of Deal lake where the railroad intersects the boundary line of the city of Asbury Park; thence southerly along the railroad to Cookman avenue; thence westerly along the centre of Cookman to Prospect avenue; thence northerly up the centre of Prospect avenue to the centre of Bangs avenue; thence westerly up the centre of Bangs avenue to the centre of Drummond avenue; thence southerly up the centre of Drummond avenue to the centre of Springwood avenue; thence westerly along the centre of Springwood avenue to the centre of a cross road at the foot of the sand hills, known as Springdale avenue; thence northerly up the centre of an old road to the centre line of the public road leading from the sand hills toward Asbury tark, said line passing west of the Whitesville school- house property; thence a along the centre of said public road and in part along the middle portion of the westerly end of Bangs avenue to the centre line or Sayre street; thence northerly along Sayre street to Hollow Brook; thence down the middle of Hollow Brook and the several courses thereto to the head of the southerly branch of Deal lake; thence down the centre line of said branch and centre line of Deal lake to the place of beginning. The promoters of the bill are H. Rufus Cook, J.

L. Kinmonth, Charles M. Baker and Claude V. Guerin. It is doubtful if the desired legislation can be this term as it is believed the boundaries will fail to satisfy a large element and the bill will be opposed.

A referendum bill might be rushed through, but such a bill is not wanted by the annexationists as it would be a difficult matter to win out in a fight at the polls under the present condition of affairs. STOKES ACT DOOMED. Court of Errors Denies Application for a New Hearing. The Court of Errors and Appeals has denied the application for a rehearing in the case in which the Stokes school act was declared unconstitutional. Application for a re-hearing was made by Attorney General Grey on the ground that to set aside the entire act would lead to general confusion in the administration of school affairs throughout the State, and particularly in the distribution of the school funds.

An attempt will be made to straighten out the complications by the of a new this year elimpassage inating the objectionable feature. The Stokes act has been continued in force, the court announcing that it would stand until a decision in the application for a rehearing had been decided. Children Inspect Journal Office. The thirty or more pupils of the kindergarten class at the Asbury Park school spent an hour Tuesday, in company with Miss Edith Mitchell and Miss Anne M. Hunt, inspecting the Journal office and the printing plant in the Pennypacker building.

The young people were shown the presses, specimens of type different, exhibited and the method of setting it and printing from it were fully explained. The tots manifested great interest throughout their tour of inspection and were to leave when lunch time arrisorry ved. To-morrow in their class room they will rehearse their experience. Not Afraid of New Law. Manager Tuttle, of the Trading Stamp Company's store at this place, his company will continue to do says business at the old stand despite the fact that the legislature is about to pass a law prohibiting the use of such stamps.

Mr. Tuttle claims the law will be declared unconstitutional. EX-COUNCILMAN IN TROUBLE William G. Massarene Arrested on Charge of Exceeding Road Appropriation. TO HAVE HEARING SATURDAY Bail Fixed at $1,500 After Stormy Session in Justice Borden's Court Last Night.

The troubles of the men who comprised the borough council of Deal during the fiscal year of 1900-1901 still appear to be without end. William G. Massarene, an architect and builder who was a member of the council during that period, was arrested on Monday at Deal by Marshal Parsells on a warrant issued upon complaint of Enoch L. Cowart, who is a member of the present council of Deal. Mr.

Cowart avers that during the interval between March 23, 1900, and March 23, 1901, there was appropriated by the council of Deal the sum of $2,000 for streets and roads. He further alleges that during that time the borough council expended $7,000 instead of $2,000 for streets and roads and that Mr. Massarene voted for such expenditure to exceed the appropriation. Mr. Massarene was brought before Magistrate Borden in the Appleby building about six o'clock.

Before entering a plea the defendant asked for a delay to secure counsel. This was granted and about nine o'clock Counsellor Thomas P. Fay and Paul F. Brazo appeared. The borough was represented by John F.

Hawkins. Mr. Fay moved to dismiss the complaint as the law under which Mr. Massarene was apprehended specified councilmen and not councilman. The motion was denied.

Mr. Fay then plead for a fixing of a low amount of bail, suggesting $100. After a lively discussion bail was fixed at $1,500 for a hearing Saturday morning at ten o'clock in Magistrate Borden's court. Paul F. Brazo became surety for Massarene.

The court room was crowded while the preliminary skirmish was in progress. Mr. Massarene was arrested under the 21st section of the crimes act. His friends claim it to be a political scheme, as Massarene had decared his intention of being a candidate for mayor of Deal next Tuesday. It is also claimed that further arrests may be made.

MRS. A. DEY WON PRIZE. Tuesday Afternoon Whist Club Met at Home of Mrs. Sisson.

The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club held another of their enjoyable card parties on Tuesday at Mrs. D. W. Sisson's, on Fifth avenue. The first prize was carried away by Mrs.

Alfred Dey. It was a handsome silk umbrella with an ivory handle and sterling silver trimmings. As second prize Mrs. Henry Mitchell won a sterling silver meat fork. The tallies wre pretty affairs and of a somewhat unusual style.

Instead of having different colors a distinguishing feature was introduced by pasting pictures of little white children and little black children upon gold hearts. Among those present were, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Samuel Patterson, Mrs. A.

Dey, Mrs. E. J. Benton, Mrs. Samuel Kirkbride, Miss Mabel Kirkbride, Mrs.

Theodore Beringer, Mrs. T. J. Winkler, Mrs. Henry Mitchell, Mrs.

A. D. McCabe, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. E.

Stroud, Mrs. D. W. Sisson and Mrs. George Hopper.

At its next meeting the club will be entertained by Mrs. E. J. Benton, of Deal. North Asbury's New Team.

The North Asbury Park Hose company has secured the services of Joseph Reynolds as driver for their new apparatus. Mr. Reynolds has furnished the company with a heavy team of grey horses. The team will be employed in the summer to a royal blue stage being furnished by the proprietors of the Monmouth and Columbia hotels. During the other seasons the team will work for the city when possible.

What Wireless Telegraph Did. One hundred and fifty homing pigeons have been sold at the Norfolk Navy Yard for $30.. The birds cost the government $8 each. The sale of the pigeons was ordered because rapid strides made by wireless telegraph systems have rendered them practically useless. Elizabeth May Get Federal Building.

It is understood that thus far the only bill that is likely to be reported favorably affecting New Jersey in Congress is that for a building at Elizabeth. This measure is being pressed by Senator Kean and Congressman Fowler. PASTOR BALE'S RESIGNATION Congregation of Presbyterian Church Took Action Last Night. RESULT OF CONSOLIDATION. Have Agreed to Pastor's Leaving, But Not to Take Effect Until July.

A meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church was called for last night to take action on the resignation of the pastor, Rev. A. G. Bale. This meeting was for the purpose of ratifying the work of the Session in accepting Dr.

Bale's resignation, which comes as a result of the consolidation of the congregations of Westminster and First Presbyterian churches. When the congregations joined it was understood it would be best for the future of the new body if a new pastor who had never served either congregation was chosen. Dr. Bale agreed to that idea. He then tendered 'his resignation, which will take effect on July 1.

In Jeaving First Church Dr. Bale does so with the knowledge that he is held in the highest esteem and that very many of his members will always retain a warm spot in their heart for him. At present Dr. Bale does not know where his new charge will be, nor has the church decided who its new pastor will be. ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.

Local Young People Had Thrilling Experience in the Klondike Finds Unearthed by Methodists. The young people of the First M. E. Church gave a Klondike social last Monday in the Sunday-school temple. It was attended by upwards of two hundred and fifty people, and was altogether a very successful affair.

The committee in charge was composed of the Misses Bessie Oves, Emily Wedderspoon, Edith White and Messrs. William Oves, Ryan Wedderspoon and Edward Fielder. The young people showed very good executive ability. The program was carried through without a hitch and each presentation elicited a hearty encore. The opening number was a duet by the; Misses Slocum.

This was followed by "Maybe" given by a chorus including the entertainment committee and Oliver Humes. Later in the evening the chorus gave another song "My Drowsy Babe." Miss Atkins recited twice giving "The Portrait" and "The Lady with the Jasmine." Miss Florence Wedderspoon sang Last Amen." and sponding to an encore with a German song, "The Vaal." Miss Richards closed this part of the entertainment with an exquisite piano solo. The "Klondike" part of the affair was to be seen in a small ante-room, admission to which was gained upon presentation of a five cent piece. Th prospector was given a little tin shovel and told to take one dig in one of the numerous pails of sand scattred around the floor. If he brought up a prize he stretched his imagination a bit, called it a gold nugget, and went away rejoicing, if not "he simply went away anyway.

By way of appropriate decoration Clinton Cook, an active member. of the Sunday-school, proved his great ability as an artist by painting an arctic scene of such vast proportions that it all but covered the four walls, and so realistic that the temperature of the room was lowered nearly to the freezing point. About ten o'clock refreshments were served and a half hour later the people began to wend their way homeward, after one of the most delightful socials that has been held in the church this year. Miss Angell's Discovery. A new species of violet has been discovered by Miss Lillie Angell of Orange, and Charles Louis Pollard, curator of plants at the Smithsonian Institution, at Washington, has named the species Viola angellae, after the discoverer.

Miss Angell is an amateur botanist and when she discovered this new type of violet growing on the Orange mountain she sent some specimens to the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Pollard sent for additional specimens, which he planted alongside of Viola palmata, the ordinary variety, but the new specimens showed no tendency to approach the known variety in general characteristics. Discharged from Bankruptcy. The William M.

Pawley Company of this city, has been discharged from bankruptcy proceedings in the United States District Court. Newburg Son, of Point Pleasant, were adjudged bankrupts. A UNIQUE DRILL. Wiseman and Dudley Carry Off Honors in Test of Company H. At the drill of Company last week the soldier boys were lined up by Lieutenant Guerin and put through the manual of arms in an interesting and unique manner.

Every time a member made a mistake in carrying out a command he was forced to leave the line and sit down, The contest for final honors narrowed between Harry Wiseman and Frank Dudley, who were proficient enough to bring the test to a conclusion with the honors divided. Fireman Vote Thanks. At a meeting of the members of Wesley engine company Tuesday a vote of thanks was tendered to Mayor Bradley for the use of the beach auditorium; to William Applegate for china and linen; to John Burtis for a piano, and C. J. Hause for laundry work.

FINE CONCERT HEARD BY MANY Newark and Brooklyn Artists Gave Pleasing Program at Presbyterian Church. A fine instrumental and vocal program was enjoyed by a large audience in the First Presbyteriau Church Tuesday night. Waldo C. Genung and Frank E. Drake, of Newark, assisted by Mrs.

Lillian C. Williamson, a popular Brooklyn soprano, provided an entertaining program, which included the following numbers: Organ, "'First Sonata," (D Minor) Alex. Guilmant; Piano, "Valse de Juliet," Gounod Raff'; Solo, "The Great White Throne," Will M. S. Brown; Piano, (a) "Prelude in flat," (b) Waltz in sharp minor," (c) "Ballade in A flat," Chopin.

Organ, Overture from "Martha," Flotow Solo, (a) Carmena," H. L. Wilson, (b) The Neidlinger; Piano, Liszt Organ, "Grand Fantasie (The Storm), Lemmens. The work done by Mr. Genung and Mr.

Drake was characterized by great brilliancy of execution, while Mrs. Williamson is the possessor of a clear, sweet voice, which she holds well under control. All three of the artists were heartily encored, and at the close of Mrs. Williamson's last song she was presented with a beautifnl bouquet of pink and white carnations. The educational lecture course will be completed on Monday evening, March 17, when Rev.

A. B. Bale will deliver an trated lecture on "The English Cathedrals; Canterbury and Thomas Becket." ICE CREAM AND TALK. Republicans of Ocean Grove Managed to Enjoy Both. The members of the McKinley and Roosevelt club of Ocean Grove had a lively meeting Tuesday.

Speeches were made by John who wants to be a freeholder; W. R. Miller, candidate for overseer of the poor; William Moran, the prospective justice of the peace; Magistrate Dodd, who is satisfied; Township Clerk Rainear, who ought to be, and Assessor William O'Brien, who already holds more offices than any other man in the State. About sixty members listened to their remarks and then cooled off with ice cream. A SPLENDID LECTURE.

Eloquent Southerner to Speak at St. Paul's Church on Friday. John Temple Graves, of Augusta, who is known on the lecture platform as "the most eloquent Southerner of to-day," will speak in St. Paul's Church, Ocean Grove, on Friday evening on "The Reign of the Demagogue." Mr. Graves has the brilliant endorsement of many prominent men.

Grover Cleveland says: "He is one of the most brilliant and statesmanlike orotors heard in New York in years." George W. Bain, Kentucky's famous orator, says: "I consider "The Reign of the Demagogue' by John Temple Graves the finest oration in the language." Leland Powers, the well-known dramatic reader who is to shortly appear in the Schubert club's course, says Mr. Graves is a wonderful orator and is, possessed with eloquence unsurpassed. New Railroad in Jersey. The Pennsylvania Railroad will build a spur to its tracks from Linden, N.

running along the meadows and low lands to Staten Island Sound and thence along the sound past the scores of factories from Elizabethport to Carteret. The object of the road is the carrying of freight from the main line of the Pennsylvania. The spur will be about fifteen miles long and will cross the Central's Long Branch division at the Rahway River. NEW SCHOOL HOUSE WAS DEDICATED Commodious Structure at Neptune City Inspected Monday. SPEECHES BY PROMINENT MEN.

Handsome Flag Presented by Glendola American Mechanies and a Fine Bible by Avon's Mayor. Tuesday the first session was held in the new Neptune City school. The building, which is a substantial and creditable looking four-room structure equipped with all modern conveniences, has just been completed. It stands on the corner opposite Steiner's mill, west of the railroad. On Monday at two o'clock dedication exercises were held.

They attracted considerable local interest and the building was almost unable to accommodate the crowd of people who turned out to hear the speakers. The Glendola Junior Order of American Mechanics presented the school with an immense American flag. Mayor Thompson, of Avon, also presented the new institution with a handsome bible given in behalf of friends of the school at the Avon M. E. Church.

Several addresses were made. Among those who spoke were Mayor Thompson, of Avon, Mayor Lieberman, of Neptune City, Edward F. Bennett, clerk of the Board of Education, Frank Carner, principal of the school, Rev. Mr. Kidd and County Superintendent John Enright.

Mr. Enright made a lengthy address. He said that Nptune City had had a school that was an eyesore and that they had just cause for pride in their new structure since it completed the now uninterrupted line of first-class schools along this part of the coast. He also compared the old education with the present reading a school certificate given in 1826, at Morristown, N. which gave proof of the very great advancement along educational lines that has been made since that time.

Mr. Enright closed his remarks by congratulating the Board of Education upon the erection of such a fine building and the people upon having such adequate school facilities. The thanks of the audience was extended to Mayor Bradley for donating the school lot, to the speakers, and to the township high school orehestra, which, under the leadership of L. van Gilluwe, furnished half a dozen selections of excellent music. JUNIORS' ANNIVERSARY.

Will be Held in Educational Hall on March 14-Vaudeville Program and Dancing. The fifteenth anniversary of Asbury Council, Junior Order of American Mechanies, will be celebrated in Educational Hall on the evening of Friday, March 14. The 276 members of the lodge will each be allowed one extra invitation admitting a lady and gentleman. A program of humor, manipulation, song and dancing will be rendered by New York artists. President of Council Appleby will make the address of welcome.

The music for dancing 'will be furnished by Mrs. Minton, piano; William Coggeshall, violin; James Forbes, flute; Fred Johnson, cornet. The committee in charge of the anniversary comprises H. P. Gant.

Clark Clayton, William Preston, Sheldon Woolley and W. A. King. Mrs. Baumgarter Wins Suit.

On December 11 Anna A. Baumgartner, this city, was sued in a justice's court at Matawan on contract. Abraham Bloodgood was the plaintiff. He alleged that there was $180 rent due him for a store formerly occupied in Perth Amboy by Mrs. Baumgartner.

It was claimed that Bloodgood was willing that Mrs. Baumgartner should be released and he accepted possession of the premises. No defense was made to the suit and judgment was rendered. Claude V. Guerin, attorney for Mrs.

Baumgartner, took an appeal and an effort was made to shut it out. Notice was received on Tuesday that the appeal had been granted by Judge Heisley. It is claimed that this practically closes the suit. Valuable Records Lost. The big fire in Paterson has placed the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in a quandry.

All the records of the society were burned, including the list which gave the names of children to whom homes were given in various parts of the State in the last five years. In consequence of this loss the society is now unable to tell where the children are. Special committees will be appointed to hunt them up..