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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
Did the Horse Commit Suicide ?

A truck horse belonging to O'Neil the
lumber merchant, fell or jumped into
the North River from the Erie Grain
Elevator dock yesterday. and was
drowned 1t had been lett to wander
about the dock, hence It's untlmely fate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

aud Installing officer and p tst Post Com
mander Andrew VI. Buskirk: Department
Medical Director and Post Commander
William Hogan: Past Pest Commander
Thomas j. Bird. Jr.; Past Post Com
mander Daniel f Wairod: Depart
meut Officer OF the Day. MiDard
II. Clark; Member Of Department Coun-
Gil Of Administration Frank L. Smith
aud Delegates Robert M. Bird and Charles
NJ. Tidabock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

The series of SIX weeks meetings at
Prohibition Park. Port Richmond, Staten
Island, will close tomorrow with the
special sermons by Sam Jones. The
meetings have been surprisingly well
attended for first season.
MIR. Jones in these farewell sermon $
will have something to say that will be
especially interesting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
Cnn1er yyenlher cominr.

The temperature at eleven o'clock this
morning was ~ deg, and the humidity
90. But the humidity is evaporating this
afternoon. and the chances are that the
evening viii be cool and pleasant. Tomor-
row will be cooler still, with possible
storm that may interfere with pleasure
seekers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

a number of women were seen unload
ing a truck on Oakland avenue this
morning. A reporter was told that this
sight could be witnessed every day-an
evidence that old world customs are
rapidly heen grated upon the new.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
A PIous Hor.e Thlef.
spseial . be ysrssg citg Neles.

fpecf0l 10 the jersey CITY NeIrs.
Tons RIVER. Aug. Is. 1s9l-Constable
Asa Wilsey returned from Asbury Park
last night with horse thief Chris Aker
whom he traced to that place on Wednes-
day night. Aker, with a New York
crook stole a horse from the stable of Joe
Hilliard, at Writings. and put the horse
in a livery stable at Long Branch. Aker
went TO Asbury ParK, where he was ar
rested. His companion is still at large
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
raken IN ~ the Depot.

Joseph Hanna, an engineer at the Penn
sylvania depot. was taken suddenly i'll
from cholera morbus. while at work to-
day. He was attended by DIR. Watson
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
SUSPICION OF MURDER.
A Young Woman's Funeral Suddenly
Postponed for Serious Cause.

Srecial to the JerseE CITY Neios.
BURLINGTON, Aug 10, 1891. Miss
McMahon, the young woman whose
death occurred on Wednesday at the
East End Hotel and which was supposed
to have been caused by the heat, was TO
have been buried yesterday. just after
the boay had been placed in the hearse.
word was received from kev. rather
Treacey. pastor of ST. Paul's Catholic
Church, where the obsequies were to be
held. that relatives OF the deal girl de-
sired the burial postponed.
Ii is claimed by them that there are
well founded suspicious that the girl was
poisoned, and an Investigation is 70 be
held. An autopsy of the body will be
made tomorrow by DIR. Franklin Gauntt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15
CHINESE LEPERs ISOLATED.

The Two New York Victims Taken to
North brothers Island
Ong Moy Toy and Using Ding. the two
Mott street. New York, iepsrs, were re-
moved this morning to North Brot hers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

Daniel Sullivan and Patrick Finnegan
were arrested by Policeman Frederick
this morning for driving horses whose
backs were CALLED. The men work for a
lVeryman on Eighteenth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

WASHINGTON, August Is, 1921. -Weafher
Indications Tor twenty-four hours Tor
Eastern New York, New jersey and East
cru Pennsvlvania.-Ge Generally fair. with
occasional showers ana much snitriness:
slight changes !. in temperature; Westerly
Winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

Hoffman claimed him. Hoffman also
promised, he said. to pay the dogs board
but had not done 50. Justice kimmerly
discharged Meissinger on his promise to
return the dog.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-15

Max Stemfeldt. car cleaner at the
Pennsylvania depot, was seized by fit
today. DIR. Watson attended him aud
caused his removal to the City Hospital
The Republican., 1891-03-27

perhaps it is not as perfect as it
might be, but you'll admit that it is an
improvement over the other, and l eX-
pected to improve on it still more as l
got more practice.
"One day my boss threw a bunch OF
passes down on my desk and told me to
sign them and be quick about it. Twas
up to my eyes in work, and without
thinking put the old hen-track sigma
ture to them.
1.-The next batch that came in found
me more at leisure and / bethought me
of my new Spencerian copper-plate fist
and I put it on the passes. Then 1
breathed easier; the reputation of the
road was redeemed.
"a few days later man came in and
asked for my boss. His face was flushed,
his hair was standing straight up, and
could see there was trouble ahead for
some one, but hadn't the faintest idea
for whom. He went into the private
Office and few minutes later / heard
his voice. think it could have been
heard out on the street.
Yes, sir!' he exclaimed. Put off
the train, sir, and, by thunder, pro-
pose to know what it means. A jokes
joke, but when I'm accused of carry
ing forged pass | propose to make it
interesting for some one!'
There must be some mistake said
my boss.
Mistaken reared the man. Mis-
take! / should say SO! What want to
know is how your road makes mistakes
that result in your biggest shippers be-
ing accused of forgery. I'll be hanged
if I'll ever ship another pound by your
line
'My hair began to raise as I heard
my boss ask to see the pass and was
in cold perspiration when he ex-
claimed:
"'It is forgery! Where did you get
it,?
"'From you" roared the man.
""Never,' was the excited reply
Look at that signature-Elwyn Smith
The others are all right, but who is Ell
wyn Smith? We haven't but one Smith
in the office and his name is Jim, and
his writing is as scraggly as Johann
Most's beard. He couldn't write like
that if he practiced until the end of
time
81 left my desk and was sneaking to
the door when was brought back by
the cry:
"'Smitl,!'
81 just barely crawled into the private
Office. There is no need of going into
painful details. The matter was eX-
planned, the patron finally Modified, the
other passes called in, and as long as
hold my present position the counter
signatures on passes will look like the
course of nigger-chaser, as the boys
call it, on Fourth Of July."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

ciously, land they would be returned
to Won in the best of order. They
would merely be used for decorating
the rooms. Those sea-onions and that
oleander you might let us have also.
They are very effective. And then it
would only be necessary for us to pur-
chase some cut flowers. But it is the
lilies we particularly require. do not
mind saving in confidence to you that
Oriole being debutante this year, it is
all we can manage to keep her in new
gowns and entertain for her. VI
course it will be all different when this
lawsuit is decided in Hermann's-"
She broke off. She had said too
much, and she knew it. Over the SEN
sitive face of little Mrs. Bassett swift,
rosy tide went sweeping. The final re-
mark had hurt her, but it had not in
huenced her. Her mind was quite
made up before its utterance.
at is impossible" she said, quietly,
''for me to grant yourrequest. You re-
quire the lilies for Easter Monday. This
is Saturday. By this time tomorrow
I shall not have lily in my possess
sion"
What" sharply, you have sold
them in advanced"
The rose-bloom deepened to carna-
ton.
mo. 1 do not sell my flowers. 1
give them to the sufferers in the hos
pitfalls, and l have been saving my
lilies to give on Easter Sunday"
"Then," cried Mrs. Vandelour, in o,
The Republican., 1891-03-27
FIRESlpE FRAGMENTS.

Tho best thing to clean tinware is
common soda; rub on briskly with q
damp cloth, after which wipe dry.
Sponge carpets occasionally with
hot water in which either common salt
or powdered alum has been dissolved.
This not only brightens the carpet but
prevents moths.
-Disinfectants are useful possessions
in all households. Even the most sani-
tary plumbing may need the occasional
publication of disinfectants
Vegetable Hash: Any kind OF cold
meat and any cold getables-carrots
potatoes, turnips, ,etc.-chopped fine and
cooked like other 'hash," makes good
common dish. Be careful to season
well.-Household.
The back of an upright piano may
be prettily decorated with painting,
using canvas of the size required, fast
ened smoothly on the wood by small
taclls. After light, loose design of
flowers, grasses, etc, has been painted,
in oil colors drape slightly around the
top and sides with plain plush of vel
veteen.-N. Y. World.
" hSSP Sldoo"ulC hOS "tPC uI-
rectly from the hot suds. Tumblers
used for milk should be thoroughly
rinsed in cold water before being i'm
mersed in hot suds, as hot water seems
to drive the milk into the glass and give
them a dingy appearance.
I'm buying fresh cod, it is economical
to get large one. Take the portions,
next the head and tail for a chowder,
serving as course at dinner; cut some:
nice slices to fry for breakfast, and
sprinkle the thick part of the fish well
with salt, or put on ice to be boiled the
next day. In purchasing salt cod, find
the whole fish, if possible; it is a much
better article than most of the so-called
boneless Goldfish, much of which is not
cod at all.
Rolled Beefstcak: This is a very
good way OF cooking an inferior steak.
Take round steak, beat it well and
spread it with a dressing such as is
used for poultry. Begin at one end and
roll it up neatly, trying to keep it in
shape. Put it in baSe-pan with lit
tie water, and bake until the meat is
tender, basting it frequently, and when
nearly done put great spoonful of but
ter over it. Thicllen the gravy in the
pan with a little flour wet up with cold
water and season it nicely Cut the meat
as you would a berry roll, slicing off
the ends neatly.-Boston Budget.
-Fondue: Put into small saucepan
one tablespoonful of butter, one OF
flour; stir over the fire until they bub-
BILE, then add gill of milk; this malesa
very thick white sauce, which you must
stir well to prevent burning. When
smooth stir intoit three ounces of finely
grated cheese of the best quality,
scant salt spoon of salt and tiny
pinch of cayenne pepper, turn it into
bowl and stir into it the beaten yolks OF
two eggs, thoroughly whisk the whites
of three eggs solid, stir them in very
gently, the last thing. Butter the dish
in which you intend to bake it, which
must be only half full as it rises very
much. Bake in a quick oven fifteen
minutes. 1t makes handsome dish but
must be served the moment it comes
from the oven or it will fall. Must be
put on the table in the dish in which it
is baked.-Farm, Field and Stockman.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

swells with rejoicing at the glory OF the light.
Ringing copses DER the moorland, gardens fair
and meadows bright,
Roaring torrents from the mountain, sweeping
rivers DER the plain,
Raise their voices all together up to Heaven In
one refrain
GLORY to the King resplendent coming in his
robes of light,
With his brightness conquering darkness, lift
ing up the veil of night"
Glorious orb! thy dawn symbolic of that bright
er sun that shone
Der the world which Sin had darkened, and
which Death had claimed his own.
See, He comes in conQuering spendor, trt-
umphing DER Death and He'll;
Now the grave can hold no longer DER the soul
its darksomo spell.
Forth He comes in power bursting all the shac-
kes of the tomb
Spreading light where once was darkness, scat
tering JOY where once was gloom.
Where, o Grave, so proudly Boosting, do thy
victory trophies lie,
Where. o Death, thy sting so piercing? Tell US
what it is to die.
Christ hath made it but the pathway to the
realms of endless light,
FLASHED into the grave His glory-filled the
tomb with radiance bright
Grander than His death His rising, and the day
star of His birth
But proclaimed the glorious coming Of the sun
which burst DER earth.
Grand to speak world from nothing grander
was 1t to redeem;
Thus His brightest rays of glory from His res
direction stream.
For the fullness of redemption eenters in the
risen Lord;
Thus He conquered, and to mortals immortality
restored.
Angels left their homes in glory to proclaim the
Saviour's birth,
But His glorious resurrection woke the anthems
of the earth.
Let our praise then rise to Heaven on this glori-
Gus Easter morn,
Raise the shout THE Lord is risen" higher
than 1.-The Lord is born!'
II. O. Summers, in Chicago Herald.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
FROM THE COUNTRY.
An Old Lady's First Visit to Large City
Hotel,

Hotel.
A dear old lady from the country sat
with her son, also from the country, in
the big dining room of the Astor house
a few evenings ago. Men who have
come to New York from the country, if
they had seen her, would have been re-
minded of their grandmothers Her
face was kindly and there was just d
little color in it. She was not very tall,
and her figure was comfortable. She
wore q shawl. Her bonnet was little
one and in front of it was some white
lace. Her gown was of bombazine and
of somewhat ancient cut.
The big, brightly-lighted room inter-
ested her; so did the people at the
tables. While the son was engaged in
the somewhat perplexing task of select
ing their supper the lady talked amiably
with the waiter. She told him that she
hoped Landlord Astor and Mis- Astor
were pretty well. The waiter explained
that Mr.. Allen was the landlord. where
at the old lady expressed polite surprise.
When the waiter had gone with the
order she devoted a few minutes to
studying the chandeliers They repre-
sent candles.
81 wonder" she said, chow under the
sun Miss Allen ever gets up there to
snuff EN-"
Snuff what?" asked her son.
"Why, them candles; they're so high
up"
The young man did not answer. The
old lady again gazed at the chandeliers
-, lS>fo o11
that light" she said. "Miss Allen must
be powerful wasteful woman"
Her son was apparently a man Of few
words. Her criticism was unnoticed.
Presently the waiter brought the
bread and the plates and what the old
lady evidently thought was a super
abundance of knives and forks. She
greeted him pleasantly. Back again,
hey?" she said; you're pretty quick.
But, Horace" she added to her son,
you ordered somethin' more than
bread, didn't you?"
1T will be here shortly" put in the
waiter, with polite bow. The old lady
gave him a sweet smile. I'm pretty
hungry" she said.
Several OF the diners had overheard
her observations. Some of them were
very hard-faced business men. They did
not laugh at her. They only regarded
her with lively interest. She smoothed
out the tablecloth carefully and in
spected the silver, evidently with ap-
proval.
The waiter brought the meal and gave
the old lady close attention, which
pleased her immensely. She smiled on
him and asked after the health of his
family. AS she rose from the table she
said to him: '"Tell Miss Allen I'd like to
have her recipe for that snow puddin',
hut I'm in hurry" The waiter
bowed, and said gravely that he would
do so. And as the old lady passed out
of the door one Of the diners raised a
glass of wine and said THE old LADY,
God bless her!"-N. Y. Letter.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

nose was very large, her lips were very
thin; her brows were so arched they
gave to her countenance a constant ex-
preston of frigid inquiry; her gray hair
was frizzed against the flaring green
velvet brim of her bird-bedecked bon
net.
Glow do you do. Lavender?" she
cried, with effusion, and extended to
the mistress of the cottage short,
thick hand incased in a glove of prim-
rose kid. SIT was such an age since we
had seen you, or even heard of you,
that we felt we must really pay you a
visit
Mrs. Bassett experienced a sense Of
bewilderment. Never since her hus-
The Republican., 1891-03-27
COSTS IN THE CASE.
The Advice Was Good, But 1t Cost the
Witness Five Dollars.

"iInesS rive Dollars.
Az amusing scene was recently en-
acted in a courtroom in a small coun-
try town. The magistrate, high,
pompous official, with a voice like q
trombone, took il upon himself to ex-
anime a witness-a little, withered, old
man, whose face was as red and
wrinkled as a>smoked herring.
What is your name?" asked the JUS
tice.
'Why, SQUIRE" said the astonished
witness, ''you know my name as well
as l know yourn."
''Never you mind what I know or
what ] don't know" was the caution,
given with magisterial severity ~
ask the question in my official capacity.
and you're bound to answer it under
OATH"
With contemptuous snort, the wit
ness gave his name, and the question
ing proceeded.
''Where do you live?"
'Well, l declare" calculated the old
man. ''Why," he continued, appealing
to the laughing listeners, I've lived in
this town all my life, and SOS he, I"
pointing to the justice, IAN to hear him
go on you'd think"
''Silence," thundered the irate magis-
trate. ANSWER my question or I'll fine
you for contempt of court"
: Alarmed by the threat, the witness
named his place of residence, and the
examination went on.
''What is your occupation?"
"Huh?"
"What do you do for living?"
''Oh, get out, squire. Just as If you
don't know that tend gardens in the
summer season an sell coal in the win
terri
''As private citizen do know it, but
as the court know nothing about you, "
exclaimed the perspiring justice.
"Well, squire" remarked the puzzled
witness, "if you know somethin' outside
the courtroom an don't know nothin'
in it, you'd better get out an let some
body try this case that's got some
sense"
The advice may have been we'll meant,
but it cost the witness five dollars
Farm and Fireside.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

Still she stood. with her colorless lips apart,
while shudder
Ran through her frame and, forgotten, the flow
erets dropped from her fingers,
And from her eyes and cheeks the light and
bloom OF the morning"
LoNGFELLow.
GA carriage stopping here" ex-
claimed little Mrs. Bassett, peeping be-
tween the branches of the giant geran-
ium which stood in her front window.
''There must be some mistake. Surely,
the ladies intend to call next door"
But evidently the ladies did not.
They had alighted from the landau,
and without glance at the imposing
residence of green stone to their right
opened the small wooden gate, and
went up between the beds of budding
bulbs, crocuses, anemones, hyaclnths
and tulips. Mrs. Bassett's home was a
tiny frame building, which was sadly
in need of coat of paint; but so trim
ly kept was the bit of garden, so
scrupulously clean the porch and steps,
so golden bright the brass door-bell
handle, so dazzlingly polished the win
dows, above all, so delicate and glow
ing and beautiful the flowers that
bloomed against the background of
snowy Swiss curtains, one instinctively
felt for it friendliness which the more
majestic mansions around quite failed
to awaken.
81 declare" said Mrs. Bassett, taking
the glasses off those large, lovely, gray
blue eyes of hers, rubbing them quite
vigorously and putting them on again,
sit is really Mrs Vandelour, the wife
of dear ack's cousin, and her daughter. :"
The bell rang. Mrs. Bassett kept no
servant. She answered the door her
self The lady at the threshold was
tall, pompous, clad with the snowy
costliness that lacks true elegance. Her
The Republican., 1891-03-27
He Has an Old snhscribsr.

Editor-Mr. Hunker, you have been
taking my paper less than a year, and
yet you sign yourself "Old Subscriber"
in this communication.
Hunker-Young man, l am sixty
eight years Of age.-Jury.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
Matter of Conscience.

First Messenger Boy (excitedly)-
Say, Gully, come into this toy store and
see the nigger dance on box an turn
summersets widout losin' step.
Second Messenger Boy (solemnly)-
I've got a message for doctor-case of
life and death-and can't stop more'n a
half nour or so.-Good News.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
Method in Her Madness.

Dashaway-Last night l experienced
o novel sensation. Miss Twilling in
vited me out to dinner as her guest, and
insisted on ordering and paying for
every thing. wonder what she did it
for?
Cleverton-Shep probably wanted some
thing to eat.-Jury.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

Head of Firm-Oh, by the way, Mr..
Travers, shall have to ask you to stay
in the Office all day next Wednesday; l
am going out of town.
Travers (aside)-Hang the luckl That
is the very day had arranged to have
my grandmother die.-Life.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
A Remarkable Result.

Editor of the Ba2oo-Does it pay to
advertise in my paper? Well, should
say it does. Look at Smith, the grocer,
for instance. He advertised for a boy
last week, and the very next day Mrs.
Smith had twins-both of them boys!-
Life.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
just His Luck.

Wife (who supports him)-Did you
see that Williams has advertised for
help? Now, there's a good chance for
you.
Eydle-Chance? No chance at all.
Williams wants taoo mon. Just my
luck!-Judge.
The Republican., 1891-03-27

Mrs. Newed Qovingly)-What pict-
ure you make, dear, lying on that soft
down lounge.
Newed (who married for money!
Yes, it is better than being honest and
= hard'up lOunCer.-Spirit-
The Republican., 1891-03-27
MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE.

Pater (severely)-My son, this is
disgraceful condition of affairs. This
report says you are the last boy in a
class of twenty-five.
Henry-It might have been worse,
father.
Pater-I can't see how.
Henry-There might have been more
boys in the class.-Jury.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
behind with His Rent.

Editor Ito poet)-What is your ad-
dress?
Poet-That depends on you.
Editor-How so?
Poet-If you take this poem my ao'
dress will remain 1894 East Nine Hum
dred and Forty-second street; if you
don't take it, won't have any address.
Life
The Republican., 1891-03-27
Discouraging a Masher.

care you looking for husband?" said
an impertinent masher to an unpro-
tected female.
81 am," she replied. IT was to meet
him here about this time, and when he
comes I'll have him thrash you. Mum
sey's Weekly.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
A Lucky Fellow.

Billins-So Goodheart, who was once
engaged to you, has married Miss
Sweetie, eh? Well, he's lucky fellow.
Mrs. Bilkins-Do you know Miss
Sweetie?
Bilsins-No, but know you.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
EASTER MORNING.

PEN wide, We east
ern portals, for
the glorious King
Of Day.
AS he comes forth
in his splendor
scattering ra d j.
ance on his way.
See, the darkness
flies before him,
and the gloom Of
Natures night
By the glory OF his
coming now l 3
changed to blaz-
ing light.
See, the earth is
filed with glad
ness, carols float
upon the air,
Glis t ening dew
drops fash their
colors from each
blade and flower
fair,
AIn aRl
The Republican., 1891-03-27
They Were Friends, Too.

Ethel (age uncertain)-Well, Maude,
Charlie Hicks has proposed at last. He
asked me to be his last night.
Maude (young, but jealous)-You
don't mean it! He is the last man I'd
take for an antiquarian. - Harper's
Bazaar,
The Republican., 1891-03-27

Miss Jenway (who has had misun-
derstanding with George)-I knew he'd
follow me and make up, but Pm not
going to speak till he does. These men
need a lesson once in awhile.-Leslie's
Illustrated Newspaper.
The Republican., 1891-03-27
The Punishment Fits the Crime.

81 see that husbandry is suffering q
great depression in Portugal" said Mrs.
Snarley.
"Well," said Snarley, that is what
they get for getting married. Light
The Republican., 1891-03-27
CURED OF DUDEISM.
Tho Young Railroad Man Who Wanted to
BE AristOcratic and Failed.

A young railroad man got into serious
trouble recently over his signature. His
name is not James Elwyn Smith, but
that name will do.
II have been with the road long
time" he said, "but until few months
ago my signature cut no figure in the
operations of the road, and in conse-
quence was careless of it. l wrote it
something like this: