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The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
A NEW BAPTISM.
General Booth Added TO the Trinity
---Sounds Like Blasphemy.

In addition to the regular Salvation
Army services at the Elsey Memorial
Chapel last night there was a perform
ance of the Salvation Arny's substitute
for the rite of baptism, which they call
dedication. About three hundred people
handed up ten cents each to see the busi-
ness. A number of women and men
from the Salvation Army sat on the plat
form, and after an hour OF noisy demon
stration, the child was brought forth and
the travesty on the rite OF baptism began.
Mrs. Ballington Booth stood at one
side of the platform and on
her left stood Mrs. Glynn of Bayonne
holding in her arms her baby which was
TO be the helpless accessory. On the other
side of Mrs. Booth stood Mr.. Glynn.
First turning to the man Mrs Booth
said:-
"Do you, in the presence of God. and of
your Salvation Army comrades. promise
to give this child to the service Of God@
Il do" he replied.
Then turning to Mrs. Glynn she said
"Do you, in the presence of your Sal
vation Army comrades, promise to give
this baby to the glory of God?"
II do" said Mrs. Glynn.
Mrs. Booth continued to Mr.. Glynn,
do you promise to keep her and train
her for the service of the Salvation
Army, and to keep her from all the dress,
finery and education which might lead
her from the Salvation Arlny"
He answered II do"
Mrs. Booth then asked Mrs. Glynn:-
do you promise so to train her that she
shall have no other object in life than
that to serve God ?"
81 do" was the reply.
Mrs. Booth then took the baby in her
arms, and while Major Perry waved q
large blood red flag over the infant, Mrs.
Booth made this remarkable speech:--
"Ruthie Wilson Glynn, in the name of
the Father and Of the Son and Of the
Holy Ghost and Of the General of the Sal.
vation Army, take thee into the service
of the Salvation Army, and pray that
thou mayest always remain in the Army
and the service of the Lord"
Mr.. and Mrs. Glynn delivered short
speeches and the singing of a hymn fin-
ished the services.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
ALLEGED tXTOgTIoN.
Justice in the Guise of First Glass
Brigand.

Justice in the Guise of a First Glass
Brigand.
Justice Frank Casper, who holds forth
at No SO Morris street. is determined to
become wealthy. and it is alleged by
Counsellor John DENIM that his desire
has caused him to impose upon the ignor-
ance of unfortunate Pelacks arraigned
before him on petty charges.
Counsellor DENIM this afternoon went
before Justice Weed and caused Casper's
arrest on charge of extortion.
Yesterday Marie Boroska, of No. 142
Morris street. caused the arrest Of Fran
cisca Guromska on charge of assault,
alleging that he had struck her with a
broom. Tie case was called last
night, and Counselor DENIM ap-
peared in behalf of the prisoner.
DENIM moved that the charge he dis
missed, but the Court objected and COM
mitted Francisco for trial. A bondsman
was found, and Casper. it Is alleged,
charged $5.65 for his trouble in issuing
the bail bond. The cost should have
been in all, sixty-five cents, allowing
forty for the bond and twenty-five for the
acknowledgements.
Casper endeavored to return the money
and settle the case, but DENIM is tlerer-
mined to air the matter in the upper
courts.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
ALLEGED FORGERY.
Accused of Manufa cturing a Lease for a
Watch Sale.

Accused OF Manufacturing q Lease for
Watch Sale.
Morgan Green. recently employed by
j. H. Fletcher g. Co., dealers in clocks.
watches and jewelry. who sell on the in
staliment plan, was arrested yesterday on
a charge of forgery. He is accused of
turning in false lease for a $50
watch, signed by John H. Mitchell
of Oakland avenue. Green left the
firms employ about four months ago..
James Buchanan, another agent of the
firm, was sent over few days ago to in
vestigate the lease for the watch. When
Mr.. Mitchell was confronted with the
lease bearing his signature he was dumb
founded. buchanan then attempted to
hunt up Green and found him him in Sher-
man avenue. He was arrested on war;
rant issued by Justice of the Peace Weed.
Constable O'Grady made the arrest.
Green denied all knowledge of the forged
lease. He was held in $500 for hearing
next MOnday
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
ATRCCIoUS ASSAULT.

Martin Kehoe of No. 1876 Newark ave
nue. was committed for trial by Justice of
the Peace Martinez last night for afro.
ciously assaulting mis- wife. Yesterday
while under the influence of dridk he ac-
eused his wife of infidelity and brandish-
ing big carving knife threat
ened to cut her throat In
the afternoon the QUARREL was resumed
Kehoe hurled glass tnmbler at his wifo-
1t struck her In the side of the head, floor
ing her and leaving an ugly wound. Jus
tice Martinez issued warrant, but Kehoe
defied the constable. Policeman Kelieher
arrested him.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

lor McGlll intimated this morning that it
should close today. which may possibly
necessitate an evening session. 1t looks
at this nour as though the gehuineness
of the signature to the disputed will may
be esta blished. In addition TO the testi-
mony concerning It's genuineness given
yesterday by the cashiers of Lwo banks
with whom George p. Gordon transacted
business. President John Woodruff OF
the defunct Uuion Bank at Rhway, this
morning testified in the same strain. and
the testimony of Expert William Nc
Clelland OF Pittsburg, who was on the
stand nearly all of this morning. also sup
ported the genuineness of the signatures,
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
WENT BACK ALONE.
Two Prisoners Who Are Shrewd Despite
Their Youth

Two Prisoners Who Are Shrewd Despite
Their Youth.
John w. Gibbons and Maurice w.
Flaherty. each about twelve years old.
were released from the Reform School a
few weeks ago for good behavior. To-
day they were arraigned In the Court of
Sessions charged again with petit lar
ceny.
The two boys admitted their guilt be-
fore being taken into court aud the
Superintendent of the Reform School
had been sent for to take them back to
Jamesburg. When the lads stood before
Judge Lippincott they evidently recon
sidered their conclusion that they We're
guilty, for each pleaded not guilty, which
entitled them to jury trial and will de-
lay their return to the Reform School
some weeks. The Superintendent went
home alone.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
SHIN FANES
Had a Jolly Picnic at New Dorp Yester-
day

Had jolly Picnic at New Dorp Yester-
day
The Shin Fame Association, of which
that eminent Forester, Peter Scanlan, is
one of the Grand Moguls. held its first
outing at New Dorp, Staten Island, yes
terday. The association is composed
mainly of jolly set of county and ex-
county officials. Several hundred strong
the association marched down the
Hill yesterday morning. headed
by a big military band and
marshalled by Edward McDermott They
all wore dark clothes and uniform out
ing hats and carried canes In front
OF the O'Neil's headquarters they stopped
and serenaded the O'NeiIls. All hands
enjoyed the outing, and on it's return the
association paraded Newark avenue
amidst a shower of fireworks and colored
lights. They were greeted with fire.
works, too, in passing the homes of the
Keyes, the O'Neills, the Kellys, and by
ex-Assem blyman Murphy.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
FIENDIsH WORK.
Attempt to Wreck an Easton and Amboy
s Train.

Train.
Special to the Jerseu Cit3 Ne,cs.
PHILLIPsBURG, Sept. II. 1S9L.-An at
tempt was made to wreck No. 8 passenger
train near Kennedy's Station. on the
Easton and Amboy Road, Wednesday
night. pY placing dynamite cartridges on
the track. Fortunately the train was forty
minutes late, ana pusher which had
been sent ahead ran over the cartridges
aud was derailed. The explosion dam
aged the engine and tore up the track.
The accident was at the entrance to. q
bridge, and the intention, no doubt, was
to rob the passengers. Two unexploded
cartridges, eight inches long, one and
one half inches in circumference, were
found on the track few feet away, anu
had the passenger train been on time
serious accident would no doubt have re-
suited When the accident occurred
man was seen to run away.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
pnnrerous Awnlne Removet.

The police decided yesterday tnat the
awning IN front of Sofleld's burned trunk
store in Montgomery street was menace
TO the safety OF pedestrians. The I'M
observed to be sinking. Permission WAS
this morning obtained to pull down the
awning, aud Police Captain Farrier put
force Of men to work upon the job.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

Johnny Hayes. Familiarity known as
"Bucki," to the denizens of Gregory
street. has returned from protracted
visit to Europe. He is looking we'll, and
his many friends are glad to see him back
agaiu. Johnny reports that England'S S
crops have suffered by constant rains.
especially the potato crop. which has well
nigh rotted. His friends have no doubt
that the English fire departments have
been improved through following the
many valuable suggestions thrown out
broadcast by the inimitaDle Johnny.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

At half past eleven O'Clock this morning
one Of the retorts in the gas house on
Thirteenth street. Hoboken, exloded
with a deafening report. Luckily all of
the workmen, with the exception of James
McGloin, were in another part OF the
building. McGloin was badly burned
about the face and hands. He was re-
moved to st. Mary's Hospital. His con-
dition Is not serious.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
Toe MUCH OPIUM.
A Mistake That Almost Cost Thomas
Allen His Life.

a M1StaKo THU AIuOsC COSC ThpmA
Allen His Life.
Thomas Allen of No. 1855 Phillips street
yes terday afternoon either accidentally
or intentionally came within an ace of
taking his life. His wife found him lying
on the floor in an unconscious condition.
She endeavored to rouse him, but her
efforts were without avail.
She caused his removal 20 the City Hos
pital, where it was learned that he was
suffering from an overdose of tincture of
opium. A stomach pump was applied
and Drs. Shelby aud James, after work
ing with him tor seven hours, succeeded
in resuscitating him.
Allen informed his wife and the ply
sicians that he took the drug by mistake.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
Wanted to Die.

Lizzie Walters, a pretty girl, living at
at No. 254 Kent street, Brooklyn, took a
big dose of paregoric last night, turned
on the gas and lay down to die. The gas
awakened Mrs Nelson. for whom the
girl worked. Lizzie was sent to the
hospital, where it was said she would
probably die.
She left a letter saying she had been
betrayed by George Schess, of New York.
He was arrested, but denied the charge.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
The Inhumaa mothers Held.

Annie Mccormick and Clara Wittig.
charged with infanticide, are both in the
City Hospital. Miss WittiG's babe. which
was rescued yesterday, died this morn
ing.
The bearing of the charge against
Annie Mccormick, the servant girl whose
dead child was found in Mr.. De Wits
cellar In Mercer street. was postponed by
dav morning. Miss Mccormick left the
employ of Mr.. De Witt some ten days
ago.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
THEY'RE WILLING.
Justice O'Donnell Has No Jurisdiction
Over the Workers.

Justice O,Donnell Has No Jurisdiction
Over the Workers.
The Willing Workers squabble was
thrown out of Police Justice O'Donpelps
court this morning. The case had been
referred to the police court, by Justice of
the Peace Allen. who had issued the war
rant for j. Wesley Bothem's arrest for
calling Mr.. j. H. Peloubet names.
Mr.. Bothems counsel objected to Justice
Aliens hearing the case because
the Justice had threatened to get square
with Bothem. When the case came be-
fore Justice O'Donnell last week he post
poned it until this morning, when he said
he had as yet been unable to find any law
giving him jurisdiction over a case so re.
forra6
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

special 10 the Jerseu Citu Ms,ss.

Special to he Jerseu CITY No,oss
BRIDGToN. Sept II, 1S9L-Little Joe
Carmanis the hero of the hour here, ow-
ing TO his daring rescue of six-year-old
Willie Loper. who fell overheard In the
Cohansey yesterday afternoon. Young
Carman, who witnessed the accident.
rushed 10 the river bank, and Immediately
sprang overheard, gra bling the drowning
child and bringing him safely to shore.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
Fire ON the Heights.

Box No. 73 was pulled yesterday for q
fire that broke out in the apartments OF
Mrs James Conk of No. l22 st. Paul
avenue. Her furniture WAS damaged
only to the extent of S25. hut the build
ing, owned by A. M. Leftchild of Brook
lyn. suffered damages to the extent OF
SlOO The fire was mainly extinguished
by the chemical engine from No. En-
zine House.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

A well attended rehearsal of the opera,
"The Gondoliers." to be presented by the
Jersey City Athletic Cub operate Com
pany, November 49, 81 and 28, was held
last night at the clubhouse. The char
acters have not as yet been cast. The
chorus will be the strongest ever put on
the stage by the company.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
ALLEGED EMBEzzLEMENT.
Howard p. Wheeler Makes the Charge
Against Charles Swanson.

man, wearing eyeglasses, was arraigned
in Recorder McDonoughs Court, in Ho-
bokep, this morning, charged with appro-
priating the funds of the Metropolitan
Investment Company, of JERSEY City.
Swanson, who lives at No. 209 Willow
avenue, Hoboken, had charge of the
Hoboken district. He had several col
lecrors under his charge. Howard P.
Wheeler and Oscar l.. Fribourg, who
appeared in court against Swonson, testi-
fed that he had collected about $500
which he had failed to account for.
Swanson spent the money on a ballet
girl at Elderado. He was remanded.
promising to make good his deficiency.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

outing to the Shooting park at
South Orange October l. About one
hundred members viii go under the
leadership of Captain Al. Heritage. The
party will leave Marion by the Pennsyl-
vauia Railroad. They decided to extend
an invitation to attend to Mayor Haynes
of Newark
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
A Liberal Offer.
Special to the Jersey city Ne

Special to the jersey C7tu Net0s.
CAMDEN, Sept. II. 1s91.-Inyentor Spiel
man, the Camden prisoner who recently
attempted to murder his keeper. Jailer
Robinson, and attempted suicide by cut
ting his throat, is determined to die. and
a night or two ago offered his jailer ten
dollars and his watch If he would procure
him bottle of laudanum.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
New York,s Next Governor.

There seems to have been change In
Democratic sentiment in New York re-
parding the nomination for Governor,
and this morning it was currently re-
ported that William Z. Whitney was
quite as likely to secure the prize ss Ros-
we'll p. Flower,
Perhaps this is Mr.. Cleveland's answer
to the open letter of lieutenant Governor
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

appointment and excellence of service,
while among their many unique advan-
tages are the dining rooms and cafes on
the main deck free from all sleeping
apartments or berths and the close at
mosphere of lower cabin. Here one
may discuss a cuisine noted for excel
Ience, refreshed by cool breezes from open
windows and may enjoy, while dining.
the splendid scenery of Long Island
SnnnI
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

The searies. Estate to be Shared.
1t was reported this morning that the
suit concerning the estate of Mrs. Hop
kius-Searles will be COMPROMISED, and
Mr.. Searles and Timothy Hopkins will
divide the property between them.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
To Be Tried For Manslaughter.

William Donohue will be tried Tuesday
for manslaughCer. On Decoration Day, it
is claimed, he threw brick at Thomas
Flynn of Grove street and inflicted an in
Jury that resulted in Flynn's death.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1891. Weather
indications for twentv-four hours for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and East
ern Pennsylvania:-Fair;. followed ny
Increasing cloudiness and showers Sat
urday evening: stationary temperature;
variable winds.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

The Old Guard held it's regular meeting
last night at Aliens, on Newark ave-
nue.. The members decided that
they would have the annual
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS.
Eui1ding Inspector Clarke Thinks Them
1t NIaIicfnuu

poCEUI
Malicious.
For the past few weeks Building In
spector James c. Clarke has been receiv-
ing by every mail bath of unsigned let
tiers from persons. complaining of alleged
unsafe buildings. 1t is thought that the
Complaints are being made by tenants
who have some personal feeling against
their landlords. The Inspector has in
vestgated a number.of.the complaints,and
has found them to be without the slight
est foundation.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

Hoods Sarsaparilla has q steadily increasing
popularity which can only be won BY an article
Of real merit. Give it a trial.
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11
Nfagnificent steamera.

The Connecticut and Massachusetts of
the Providence line for Boston are con-
ceded to be excellcd by none in beauty Of
The Jersey City news., 1891-09-11

The Gordon will case, which has been
dragging wearily along for so many
months is drawing to a close. Chancel-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
A FLORIDA TRAGEDY.
Four People Murdered In n Most Brutal
NIanner-Revoiver. Gun and Butcher
Knife Used In the Bloody Work.

Four People Murdered in n Most Brutal
Nanner-Revoiver. Gun and Butchor-
Knife Used in the Bloody Work.
ORANGE CITY, Fla. Doc. H. The
scene of the quadruple murder Friday,
in which Miss A. II. Bruce of New
York city; Mrs. l.. d. Hatch and little
son. residence unknown, and young
Frank Packwood lost their lives, the
most bloodthirsty tragedy this state
has known for years. lies twenty
three miles from here, with no trains
or wires, and it is as yet difficult to get
details. A correspondent is at the
scene, and the full story will be
known tomorrow The house is
located six miles below New
Smyrna, on Hillsboro river. in the
midst of an orange grove, with no near
neighbors Frank Pacl<wood has lived
here for years, coming from New Or
leans. He married Miss Bruce, of New
York, but she died several years ago,
leaving young son. Her sister Miss
A. II. Bruce, then came TO live with her
brother-in-law to assist in bringing up
the child. They had been North, and
returned home last week, bring
ing with them Mrs. l.. ID. Hatch, who
was supposed to be from New York or
New England. The house is large
one and handsomely furnished
The following account was given on
the streets here Sunday: The house was
entered Friday night through win
dow, the intruder smashing the sash
and glass in order to gain an entrance.
A ghastly sight met the eyes of the
first visitors to the premises Sunday.
In one corner of the main room,
on the floor, lay the body of Mrs.
Hatch, shot through the left eye with
her throat cut, the bloody corpse pre-
senting horrible sight
In the same room, lying on the bed,
was the body of her six-year-old son,
shot under the left eye, and with his
throat cut from ear to ear In the ad-
joining room, lying on the floor, was
the body of Frank Packwood. four
years old, shot through the head, and
with his throat cut a-so. In the same
room, lying upon the bed, was the body
of Miss Bruce. She had been out
ragged. and her skull and face had
| cen smashed with some heavy weapon.
Her lace had also been shot through,
and her throat had been cut At the
entrance of the broken window large
revolver was found, two chambers of it
having been emptied. On the bed, by
the side of the body of Miss Bruce, lay
double barreled shotgun, with the
stock broken into splinters. On the
bed, near the body of the Hatch boy,
lay long bladed butcher-knife.
No clew to the murderers has yet
been found, but tramps seen in this
neighborhood, Saturday, are suspected
of the crime. A large posse, headed by
Deputy Sheriff Dmicls, started south
ward, Sunday morning. Packwood ST.,
is missing and the mystery deepens.
The posse is securing the country for
the murderers. If found no jury will be
necessary to try them.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
STRANGE AND CURIOUS.

THERE is doctor by the name of Mil
Ter in nearly every town in Missouri.
THE Fresno county (Cal) Jail is said
to be invaded by spoolSs, who keep up
no end of a row and rapping at night.
aJERRY WALLACE. farmer of River
dale, Ga. was carrying sack of apples
from his wagon to store, when the
sack ovcrbalanced and broke his neck,
killing him instantly.
THE baya bird of India ingeniously
illuminates its nest 1t catches tire-flies
and, without killing them, with moist
clay sticks them to its nest. On dark
night the baya's nest is like bright
beacon.
In the reform school at Jamesburg,
N. j., there is a phenomenon, in the
person of six-year-old boy named
Herman Hoffer, who has heavy mus
tache, and is so strong that he can lift
two hundred pounds.
A WHOLE bottle Of wine was drank,
Just before an important race, at Kemp
ton Park, Eng, by Greywell, a horse
which heretofore had not displayed
L,uch endurance of speed. 1t won the
rlee, badly beating several crack rum
IAArs
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
THE HOUSE SHAKEN

And the Representatives Yelled Dyna-
mite-But 1t Was Only a Steam Pipe
Bursted.
WASHINGTON, Dec ia steam pipe
burst in the southwest corner of the
house of representatives few minutes
before / o'clock Friday, causing great
commotion. The house was not in
session, but many of the members
were at their desks, and the hoor
was crowded with visitors. The re-
port was very loud, and the first
thought was that some craak had set
off Il dynamite bomb. Members and
others who were in that portion of the
hall tum bled over each other to get
out, but no one was hurt. Several Ia
dies were sitting in the private gallery
Immediately over the pipe which burst.
They beat hasty retreat. The steam
began to rise in dense volume, but in a
short while every one knew what the
trouble was.