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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-04-28

in the future; try, IL It is possible FOL
one OF your ability, to mind your OWE
business"
And full Of ungovernable rage and
hatred, LOra Howard swept from the
room, her utter defeat coming to her
with sickening realization.
but I will vet have my revengev'
she painted II shall not be baked in
| this desperate game. Now that the
dark secret Of Claudia Verne's empty
wedding ring no longer bars her from
Ross DesmOnd's love, there is but one
! chance left me to secure the winning
card. shall sweep her. from my path,
| and then to win him to my side. If
fail, the most direfnl crime in a
woman's life shall pay the forfeit
And that same day, as little Claudia
stood in the dusky old library, she
never saw the wildly cleaning eyes OF
her rival watching her from behind the
heavy damask curtains of a window.
Stealthily Miss Howard crept forth
into the room and glided noiselessly to-
| ward Claudia, her jeweled hand clutch
ing a deadly glittering dagger, and
| then
No one will ever know who struck
her death-blOw,' she whispered; and
with long, kissing cry, she sprung
| upon Claudia and drove the weapon
to the llilt in her rivals breast
There was wild cry of agony rs
she reeled back and sunk, a blood
| dabbled heap, to the floor. the life
tide pouring from a CHASTITY wound,
just as Il strong hand seized Miss How
ards arm, and she flashed about to
face-ROsS Desmond!
You fiend incarnate" he painted,
flinging her from him, and pulling the
bell-rope furiously, you hi Re commit
ted murder! Now / shall denounce you
My God! what prompted you to this
mad act?'
She flung herself at his feet in sud
den desperation.
Because l loved you-because i
hated her! Have mercy on me..'
Never You shall suffer for this!.''-
as he bent over unconscious Claudia
in frantic grief and horror. while the
guests and servants rushed affrighted
into the ROOM Hear me. allr' lie
cried: IF Claudia Verne dies, then that
fiend there, Lora Howard, is a murder
| essv'
But death did not come to our hero
inc; and after many weary days. Mrs.
Creighton led her wan little charge
down to the sitting-rOom, where, a few
moments later, Ross Desmond found
her
He held out a bunch of sweet syrinsa
blossoms to her. 80
"Claudia.' he whispered, 1.-The dead
once promised you love and happiness
when these flowers were in bloom.
Let me take his place and fulfill his
promise! Again, l ask you: Will you
be my wife,"
And Claudia. looking up into his face,
answered softly:
Yes
A few weeks later, Lora Howard, in
a foreign city. read of their marriage,
and she then realized what she had
rcaped through the terrible sin
wretched misery and regret to the bit
ter end.
While Ross Desmcnd's happy wife,
thanking God for his mercy to her,
often thinks of that dark secret in her
romantic life. and it's hooking memen'O
of an ill-starred love-an empty we'd
ding-ring.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-04-28
No Reason to Complain.

Sourboy-Sir, you are on my feet.
Gailey-Wel, it seems to me that you
are the last person to complain.
Sourboy- why pray:
: Gailey--Why, you've certainly been
on them YOURSELF for the past forty
years. Boston Courier 49,
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-04-28

And then Keep Right on Kicking the Men who
Struggle to Preserve the State .n.s
from the StTaddlerS!

The Ventura Uit splendid California
the publishes at the
picture OF the harmonists in Minnesota
RESULTS FUSION
Local elections several Of the Northwestern
sweeping republicans The
populn showed but te strength The infamous
the sake OF few Offices Disguised the Independent
have n back the
dearly for the election Of the ustrous
The reform parayzed for the will
til the leaders, who endorse sach IDEAS repudated.'
And the popusts today actually turning
fusonists shells and
democratic artyand
until
God that had done this
given u.s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The employees Of the New York Standard
Watch Company, of Lafayette, have received
woru that the shops will open up on half time
next week.
The new stables of the Sixth Precinct Police
Station, on Central avenue, receiving the
finishing touches. 1t will probably be ready for
occupancy BY the first Of next month.
the members Of the Fremont Club have COM
pleted their ARRANGEMENTS for their second an-
nlixl picnic, which will take place next Thurs
day evening at Pahlman's
The summer nights feast OF the LIsderkranz
of this CITY will take place Tuesday evening at
Pohlnaus
Mr. vacco D. Dearborn and Miss Catherine
by Rev. j. G. jackson, d. D., at No. 242 Mont
gomery street.
People should not forget the grand compli-
nentarY excursion of the McLaughlin Associa-
tiou on August l.. Ali are invited and jolly
time 10 promised
night. He was arrested and will spend the
com ng four days at Alec. Watson's lodging
no
Jstice ODonnell this morning sent John Doe
to suake iiiIi for thirty days. Doe d German.
and Was uruuK and dis 5rdefly wnel arrest ID
Al beetle nuund owned by Tom Mastersou Of
Greenvilie, was run over and killed last night In
front Of Metropolitan Hall. The animal was
valuable one.
DR.. Phillip NJ. Senderling, aged sixty-one
years. of No. 2lS Bergen av nue., was taken sud-
oenly sick NJ eleven o'cock yesterday morning
al Bergen and Communipaw avenues He was
takeu TO the City Hospital in the patrol wagon
At the auction sale last Tuesday Of thirty lots
on cean and Arlington avenues, between B d.
well and Bayvlew avenues, there was q large
o eal avenue lots brought from $500 10 Sl.i50
spsree, but the uctioueer, Lewis Z. Wood, re-
sed an effer of $50 apiece for lots en- Ariing-
ton avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
MURDERER JORDAN CAUGHT.
The Negro Who shot Mrs. Copeland
Found in Gloucester Hay Now.
Special to The JERSEY Ctty Ne,ys

The Negro Who Shot Mrs. Copeland
Found in a Gioucester Hay Now.
Special to The JERSEY Cttu ee'es.
CAMDEN, July %, 1898. The police have
arrested the negro who shot and instantly
killed Mrs. Lizzie Copeland, aged rs, a
Jewess, in her store at this place yesterday
afternoon. His name is Charles Jordan,
and he was captured early this morning
hiding in hay NOW at Gloucester city.
When taken to the police station he
admitted that he had killed Mrs. Cope
land, but said that the shooting was ac-
cidental
The story which he tells is discredited
by the police, and is to the effect that he
stole revolver from saloon in Camden,
and then went to Mrs. Copeland's store to
try and induce her to buy the pistol He
says that while he was examining the
pistol and explaining to Mrs. Copeland its
make or pattern, the weapon was acciden-
tally discharged When he found that
Mrs Copeland had been shot he ran away
because he was frightened.
The police believe that Jordan com
mitted wilful murder, and are trying to
disco er the motive for the crime. At the
time of the shooting Mrs. Copeland's
three children, the youngest beng ten
months old, were in the dwelling apart
ments at the back Of the store. The Oldest
child is but four years of age Nothing
could be learned from the children re.
garding the murder.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
SOLITUDE AN EDUCATOR.

A Great Writer Who Owes His Full Frut-
tion to Sad and Lonely Contemplation.
Iu tracing tho career of others who have
done more than for human progress.
he tendency to formulate the best in
solitude becomes apparent lof each one.
Goethe found the quiet of early morn
ing most favorable for competition: the
feeming brains Of the great physicist
Hslmholtz and the mathematician CAUSE
marSed as most pro luctive the silent
hours Or walks abroad in sunny weathe-;
aud the famous electrician, Werner
Siemens, after being lncarcerated IN
fortress v, nishment for duel, de-
clared that 1t was with regret he re-
gained his freedom from an imprison
ment in which work and thought had
reapad Incredible benefit from solitude
Sneep and geese become restless
when separated from the fl ,ck; the eagle
and lion seek isolation. From quiet aud
solitude spring the greatest thoughts, iu-
ventions and compositions of arts; heEcs
their potentiali iu character formation.
| holi the theory that the child sxerts on
the child, as the friction of life GU man.
the greatest educational influence, while
our most valuable acquisition in the time
of our development through nature. art
and circumstance is the frnit OF hours
spent in Quietuue. desi able for cur grnw-
ing youth ana absolutely essentf for
'ur future philosopher, pot aud artist.
Personally. am indebted for my fuh
fruitiou, round d out ny a mothers i'll :
fuence, to the souitarv cDntemD Dlattors
which ~ ked the saddle I rerind OF my
iite.- Georg Ebers in August Forum.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28

DIED.

FITZGERAT Dat the residence of her father ~
81 MervSr street, day j., beloved wife or VII
liam Fitzgerald, and daughter of hugh and
the late Anna I. Lealie. in the twenty tSurth
year of her age
Funeral = sunday. July 30 from the residences
of her fathsr.No. 81 Mercer street. at two p. H..
FOSTE July 27 1898, Ebert Nelson. infant son
of Charles W. and Edith Esty Foster aged nine
months,
Funeral services Friday July g. as half-past
seven z, ~ at residence No. 81 Avenue G. BA, oane
Wet Eighth street station New Jersey Central
Railroad.
JoRDAN-In this oitv. on Wednesday. July o.,
1898 Charles b. son Of the late Thomas ID. and
Julia A. Jordan at his late residence, No. ~
Summit avenue,
Funeral services at St Matthew'S Episcopal
Church, SATURDAY, July 2s. at two z. N,
The members OF the Robert Davis Apso-
citation are requested to meet at their head.
quarters 81 Newark avenxe, on saturday.
July ", at one O'Clock p VI. sharp for the purpose
Of ATTENDING the funeral OF their late member,
Charles B. Jordan. P. O'NEILL,
T, J. cuMANGs. Cor. sec'y. Plessdent.
NOR sIS-In this city. on July q. 1895 Vincent j..
youngest son OF Ed~ arc P. and Ella Morris.
aged three years one month aud seven days
Relatives and friends invited att a the
funeral from tho residence OF MS parents, o. 5s0
G, mmunipaw avenue, on saturday. July ~ at two
p. "a.
srsIN- this city. Eva Stein wife Of Edward
Relatives snd friends are respsc fully invited to
attend the fune' al SUNDAY afternoon ct 2
O'Clock from 4JI Pavonia avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
GOLD POURS IN.
Treasury Folk Think the
Worst Has Passed-Fall
River Short.

WASHINGTON, July %, 1898. The large
orders given by New York financial
houses for gold abroad to be imported
into this country are regarded at the
Treasury Department as favorable
symptom of returning confidence. Much
of this gold now coming here is the same
gold that was exported several
months ago. The heavy shipment of
American cereals abroad within the past
two months has materially reduced the
balance of trade against ue. In sucn
circumsta noes it will be natural for The
United States to continue to receive gold
from abroad.
Gold In considerable quantities is also
coming here from the West Indies. This
Spanish gold. on reaching nur shores.
finds its way to the assay offices and Is
melted up into bars, and this and the
European gold soon fnd lodgment
in the United States Treasury.
In the treasury, therefore, will soon Dass
$l00 100000. II was today S97. $4,000. When
the $l00.0 900 mark Is passed The treas
ury will resume the issuance of gold GER
titcates which by law had to be sus-
pended when the treasury gold was re-
duced below Sl00, ,000, ,000
The gold certificates now outstanding
aggregate $S9 600. 900, which is an unusn-
ally small quantity for the treasury TO
shows little or no interest
whether the gold is s100 600 600
or S75. .000. 600, as it is the policy of Secre-
tary Carlisle to use the gold on hand ne
same as he does currency In meeting the
obligations of The Treasury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
UNIQUE CONFEDERATION
Paterson's Catholic Gene
terry Swept by Flames
Fight for Life.
Special to ,he Jeesey cltv Ne.os.

PATERSON. July 2S 1S93.-- destruc-
tive fire that caused heartaches co hun
dreds of persoss occurred IN the old
Catholic Cemetery in this city. this
morning. While Patrick McVilla, the
sexton of st. Johns Parochal school.
was trimming some shrubbery in the
centre of the Durrying ground. a
Spark from his pipe ignited the withsred
grass and soon he flames spre I'd IN all
directions, eDvelaping the sexton and
hundreds OF monuments and headstones
In fl mes.
See ng he was in danger of being
roasted alive McVilla tried to make
his escape on the side of the
grounds, but was forces back as
lhe trees and shrubbery burned
with the fury Of prairie grass.
Although nearly blinded ny smoke, the
terrified sexton pulled his CAD .over his
ears and ran In the direction of Park
avenue but when nearing the fence he
ihougnt OF his vest containing valuable
watch and some money, which
was lying at the foot of u m 'nu-
mert. He picked up courage again, and
raced the flame to save his property He
picked up the garment which was on
nre, but before he Rad taken d Zen
steps through the seething flames, the
garment was consumed in his hands.
The fire department was cary on the
scene. hut before 1t could get down to
duty the burying ground was practically
destroyed. Most of the monuments
are blackened beyond recognition Hun
dreds OF persons who have relatives
''uried In the cemetery wept bitterly
when they saw the once beautiful spot a
seemingly heap nf ruins.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
The Board Listens to Many Appeals FIR
Assessments

The Board Listens to Many Appeals From
Assessments.
The meeting OF the Board of Equaliz :
tion Of Taxes yesterday was better at
tended aud of more Importance than anv
the Commissioner have held as q Board
of Appeal.
The principal objector to the asssss-
ments made was the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna aud Western Railroad Company.
The company was represented by Otto
Baticher, one of its engineers. His
some of the property OF the company had
been increased over that of last year.
The particular property specified in his
objections were lots 10 to 36, Block 154,
Essex street. Harrison, had been assessed
this year for $500. while in 1892 tue valu-
alton was but s., 000 That the valuation
of Is Is lets on block 1872, Essex street,
had been increased from 81. 400 in 1892 to
So. 800 this year. He objected also 10 he
assessment on $40 lots, block 119, which
haa been Increased in valuatinn by the
assessor from $500 in 1892 to $l.680 this
year.
The boart referred the appeal to As
SCISSOR Nolan. who may rsuort today.
Balth ,zar Klein informed the board
that his property In Harrison had been
increased $500 over the valuation of 1892,
aud declared the increase was unjust.
j. A. Hillen of Kearny objected to ths
assessment OF 81, $50 on two lots OF his on
Beach street. He objected on general
principles.
Mrs. e. A. Bramhall OF Bayonne asked
to haveth valuailons placed on eleven
lots reduced, claiming the assessment
was uDjusC.
The board heard several other similar
cases, aud after referring them to the
Assessors for the respective districts. adj
journed to nlset this afternoon for the
last time as q Board Of Appeals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
THOSE ABSURD FAIR WOMEN.
Daily Wordy Wraneles Make the Whole
Country Laugh.


Country Laugh.
FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, July %. 1885,
The daily rows that take place in the
Board o. Lady Manaaers continue with
rather increasing intensity and are a
source OF considerable amusement
to the visitors that are attracted to the
sessions OF the board by those unfailing
episodes. The last break up is
regarded somewhat more seriously
tuan the previous attractions
of the 'lady managers" since a number
of female commissioners have found it
necessary to appeal TO the National Com
mission for relief for the alleged injus-
tc of the Committee on Awards.
In this appeal the National Commis-
sion was requested not to confirm any
each State or Territory has been repre-
sented. The communication concludes
with the statement that all appeals
to the female committee on awards
have been intentionally ignored and is
signed by Phoebe Couzins of Mis-
souri,, Mrs. Mclaughlin of North Dakota,
Moro LAdd of New Hampshire, Florihe
Cunningham of North Carolina. Mary E.
Davis of Nevads, Mrs, Besson of Okla
homa, Isabella Beecher Hooker of Con-
necticut and Mrs. w, r. Mcconnell of
North Dakota.
The National Commission referred the
communication to its committee on
awards. but tine protesting
ladies will insist that some
official cognizance be taken OF
The complaint. and that every State and
Territory be given equal representation
IN the distribution OF patronage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
MRS. LAMB DEAD.
Charles Gardner Will Now Have 70
Answer for Murder-He is
Still at Liberty.

Mrs. Catharlns Lamb, of No. 23s Thir.
teenth street, died at her home last night
at half past nine O'Clock. Her death was
the result Of q fractured skull caused by
being knocked down q week ago by
Charles Gardner. who escaped from
Patrolman DAILY after being arrested
for fighting with his stepbrother, Charles
MeManus. Gardner is still at liberty,
and 1t Is considered doubtful il he can be
onarsed with the womau's death, as his
collision with her, while escaping, was
accidental. McManus, who has been
under arrest, was arraigned before JUS
tice O'Donnell this morning and prompt
ly discharged.
At the time Of the accident it was not
thought Mrs. LAMBS injuries were ssri-
Gus. Thursday night, however, erysipe-
las set In. aud DR.. KeatipR, the attending
physician, bottled the police that the
woman's recovery was doubtful. A war;
rant was issued Immediately for Gard
ner's arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
WANTED REVENGE.

Hunted Up His Wife Who Was Living
With Negrs.
CLEVELAND. July 2s, 1898. Last Mon.
Gay white man. by the name of Davis,
was released from the OHIO penitentiary
and went to Corning, Ohio, where he
found his wife living with a negro,
Last night he loaded up with whiskey,
and went to his wife's home. A quarrel
WAS started which soon resulted in a
fi4ht.
There were several persons In the house
at the time aud the fighting became
general. Knives and revolvers we
freely used aud number of sho were
fired.
James Clifford. white mau, was shot
in the breast aud died few niau,es
later. His wife was shot IN the th,gn
and is suffering greatly. DAVIS
was seriously ent about the heal.
breast and arms aud cannot recover. A
colorea man uamed Wa ker was shot In
the leg. Both Mrs. Davis aud the coll
ored man who lived with her escaped
with only few slight cuts aud
b uises. All the participants in the
affair except Davis. who IL TOO Ill to b.
moved, ase under arrest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
SUMMER Outings.

The Rev. v p Bruce and family have gone
to Andes, N. T. for the rest Of the sumner.
Charles Woehensr, Sr., aud wife. of Danforth
avenue, and Mrs Lamcken and the Misses
Anna and Eta Lamcken Of Old Bergen Road,
leave Greenyille tomorrow for ShoKam, N. Y.
Warden Osborne and his wife have returne d
from nine days trip to the Chicago Fair
Health officer Robert Miller has returned
from his vacation. He spent part of it at AS
bury Park and the last four days he was the
guest of Captain Fred Lambert at Sea iGirt.
Billy Mackey. well known member of the
Fifth precinct police force, Is at present away
on his vacation. He will spend few days at
Sea Girt, where he will enjoy himself with the
boys.
Miss Ida Kratkie of No. 161 Gator avenue has
left for the Catskills, where she will spend
month.
George Camp. of Palsade avenue, has left for
extended fishing trip in the Adirondack
mountains.
gone to Hartford, Conn.,, on bicycles, to be
away two weeks
Mrs. G. Appel Of Prospect street had as her
guests last week Miss Lily Davis and Mrs.
Plaut, of New York city.
Miss Nettie Tintle, of Preakness, is the guest
of her friend, Miss Eva Smyth. Of Ogden ave
nue..
Mr.. Charles Meyn, Mr.. Henry Rohlfs and Mr..
Charles Segelken started Saturday for Chicago,
to visit the Far.
Miss Mamie Wilson, of Magnolia avenue has
gone to Belmar to emain some time.
Miss Florence D'Auby, or New York avenue,
accompanied by her brother Louis and Mr.
Traphagsn. spent a pleasant week at Galiee.
Mrs Platt and family of Palisade avenue are
summering at Glenwood, L. 1.
Miss Sadie Lynch of summit avenue will
shortly leave for Gleuwood L. L., where she
will be the guest of friends.
Miss Hannah Kicker, member of the ''Lady
Coptiouf 0f the Hudann Citv Ttlrn Wi
spend her vacation at Mount Be tel Somerset.
County. where she intends remaining four OF
five weeks.
Mr.. Fergsr, OF the Greenville brewing con
cern of Ferger, Becker & Kohl has just re-
turned from three months trip to Europe He
travelled through Germany and Switzerland.
Mr.. aud Mrs Hugh R. Mckenzie and family of
Van Worst square, and Miss Lillian Rouse Of
Mercer street returned to the city last evening
after a month'sisojourn at the Hotel Lafayette
Asbury Park.
Miss Leila wardeIl, accompanied by Misses
Ada De Witt and Lottie O'Hara, started on
Monday last for a summer vacation to Green
point, Peconc Bay, L. I.
Mrs S. Nenberger and daughters of Ogden
avenue, have gone to Chicago, to visit the Fair.
and are expected to return in about six weeks
Mrs j. A Jacobs, OF Paisade avenue, and
children. left on Monday for visit 10 Sidney,
Ohio
Miss Ackermann of Congress street will leav
shortly to spend her vacation on staten Island
The Misses Siocrm Of Webster avenue are
regiatered at Asnury Park for he summer.
1t is now officially announced that Mr. Henry
Brleck OF New York avenue and griffith street
aud Miss Katie Knapp of Ogden avenue, are ga
gagged The nuptiaas are to be soiemnlzsd in
September next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
THE WATER SUPPLY DECREASING.

The water supply in the reservoir on Central
avenue is decreasing rapidly. Inside of week
the fluid has gone done one foot at least. and
today 1t continues at the rate. IL the
same demand continues and the supply Is not
Increased, the town may find cause for COM
plant before long.
Il was sa this morning that the difficulty is
WITH the engines at the pumping station nsar
the intake. The engine, it was said. is slightly
dtsabi.d and cannot pump sufficient supply to
meet the great demand at present. With cooler
weather. of course, the amount of water use
would be much less and the reservoir supply
would correspondingly increase.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-28
ASSAULTED WITH A RED HOT IRON.
Bernard Wittenbert Was Unable to
Ward off Smiths Blows.

Bernard Wittenbert Was Unable to
Ward OFF Smiths Blows.
Two mGulders got in an argument
IN Wednesdat, at Hitching Foundry,
Gardner avenue, whsr. they are
,mployed. During the argu-
nent one of the men picked
ap red hot iron bar with pair of tong
jabb ed again and again at the other one.
de shrleked with pain and attempted to
back away. In backing he stumbled.
nd when he tried to regain his
'est he couldn't, as his LETT
finally dssfstsd in his brutal assault. The
Injured man was removed to safe place
where doctor examined MIN.
His body was frightfullY burned and
Is WAS found that in falling he had frac
tured his knee. He was removed TO his
nome. where she was attended Co by DR..
Stegman.
the doctor pronounced his case a SER
ious one bur not hopeless. He said. how
sver, that ne woald nos he able TO leave
ais bed for several weeks. The injured
nan Is Bernard Wittsnberr, of No.
IA 1-2 Van Nostrand Place, and
uis assailant was G. w. Smith, age
nirty-six, of No. 362 MoatxonsrY strs1t.
Mrs. Witteubert Went to Jusdce KIM
nerly yesterday and eutered complaint
lgainst Smith charging MIN with. atro-
ious assault.
He was arrested and arraigneu befor
Justice kimmerly this morning. Dr.
Stegman sent certificate saying that
WIttenbert would be in no condition ia
,ppear against him for several weeks. 40
he case was post poned / August 10
r nn II such time As WiJtenoert shall s
BILE to appear.
A JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter called
It Mr.. WNtenbert's home thls morning.
dis wife said tn he was able to talk
ud was resting easily,