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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
HERMAN PECK MISSING;

Mr.. Herman Peck of No. 124 Adams
street. Ho5oien, has been reported miss
ing. He is demented.
He left his home Thursday morning
March Il and when last seen was attired
In black suit of clothes, black derby,
5nq 9ar He q ieG4erpDa German H ftgefive years. ears
old. and is five feet six inches tall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
THE JUROR AT A FIRE.

When Juror Sweeney was called in
General Sessions Court yesterday after
noon he did not appear. This morning
Judge Hudspeth wanted "to know you
know" and Sweeney explained that he
was a buffalo" fireman and had answer
Judge Hudspeth thought that justice was
more important than the fire and warned
the juror to be less faithful to the Fire
Department when his services are re-
uuired at the Court House. 81 N
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
DIED.

| FALLON-On Monday, March II, 1895, Janes
Beloved wife of the late Anthony Fallon-
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence. No. 166 York stree, on
Thursday, March IA. at $3.50 A. M; thence to
St. Peters Church. where solemn high mass
of requiem will be offered for the happy repose
of her soul
GARRETSON-On Tuesday. March u, 1926,
at her late residences No. 5l1 Jersey ave-
nue., Mary Garretson. aged 80 years. Ware
of George Garretson.
Funeral Thursday. March IA, at p NJ.
ALLEN-on Monday, March II. 1895 at his
John A. Allen.
Relatives and friends and members of Sum-
NJ cegncil. No 2S4 e. B, L.; Court Jesse L.
Reno. No. 1872. A. o. +. OF A.; Catholic
Young Mems Literary Association and Holy
Name Society are respectfully invited to at
tend his funeral from the Church of St. Paul
of the Cross, Hancock avenue, Thursday.
March IA. at 10 A. NJ.
Irterment Calvary.
CoULsoN-sAt her late residence, No. sS7 St
Pauls avenue. Tuesday. March Il, 1895.
Henrieuta, beloved wife of James S. Coui-
SON. aged q years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
MARTEN-On Tuesday, March H. 1895, Ann
Marten. relict of the late Adolph w. Mar
ten of No. 80 Oakland avenue.
Funeral private.
MARTEN-on Tuesday. March z. 1895, after
short illness, Elizabeth Petty, widow
of John w. Marten, deceased.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
RESCH-On Tuesday. March II. 1895. John
Afford, Jr., only child of John a., Sr..
and Mary Resch, aged months and 10
days.
Relatives and friends of the family are in
vited TO attend the funeral Thursday,
March a. at 2:30 P NJ, from residence OF
parents, No. 1853 Lexington avenue.
ROwE-At Jersey City Heights, on Tuesday.
March IL. 1895. Edward opdyke, infant SON
of Wesley o. and Margaret e. Rowe.
Funeral private.
TAPPEN-In this city, on Tuesday, March
IL, 1925. at the residence of her parents,
No. S02 Grand Street, Alice May, daughter
of Frank NJ. and Louise Tappen, aged
year and months.
Funeral from the residence, No. so2 Grand
street, Wednesday, March 1s at 1880 p IA.
Intsrment at convenience of the family
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
TROOPS FOR MADAGASCAR.
BIZ Cnhle to the United Press.

By Cable to the United Press.
PARIS, March 13, 1S95.-A contingent of
troops destined for Madagascar left the
Lyons terminus at 2:45 this afternoon for
the camp at Stationary. A large crowd
was assembled at the station to see them
off, and they were enthusiastically cheer
ed.
The 'Sociel" says that General Metz
niger is arranging to open a campaign in
Madagascar with 5000 men. The object
of the movement is to explore and clear
a road to the marshy region of Madagas-
car for General Duchesne's main force.
General Bosnard is expected to go to
Toulon to present q new stand of eolors
to the Thirteenth Regiment of Marines,
prior to his starting for Madagascar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
INTERNATIONAL PIGEON RACE.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

PARIS, March 1S, 1895.-As the result of
discussion as to the usefulness of carrier
pigeons as messengers from distressed
vessels at sea, the idea having been
suggested by the late voyage of La
Gascogne. from Havre to New York,
lie Petit Journal announces an inter
national race for pigeons 1t is intend
ed that the birds shall be liberated from
tances from land to be determined later.
The promoters of the scheme offer 10000
francs in money to be competed for, and
there will also be other prizes; The
will be received until the end of April.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
ANY OF TT FOR YOU7

NEW YORK, March IS, 1S95.-The Di-
rectors of the Western Union Telegraph
Company have declared quarterly divi-
dend of IA per cent, payable on or after
April 15.
The American Bell Telephone Company
today declared its regular quarterly divi-.
oend of 50 per share. payable April Is
No extra
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
a NOBLE WOMAN.

Then I bade goodbye to an honest,
earnest woman who has given her life
to- a great cause. Abuse has not curdled
the milk of human kindness flowing in
her veins. Poverty has not embittered
her generous soul. Susan B. Anthony,
with her honorable seventy-five years. IS
more alive to-day than almost any wo-
man of my acquaintance. Why? Be
cause she is in love with noble idea.
Love begets enthusiasm. Enthusiasm
keeps soul and body young. Blessed be
that which makes the world go round.--
Kate Fields Washington.
Are you all tired ont, do you have that tired
feeling or sick headache? You be relieved
of ali these By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
new ORLEANS RIOTS.
All Quiet Today--British Am
basSador's Remonstranee
Diplomatic Letters.

NEW ORLEANS. La. March 1a. 1885,
Every thing Is quiet on the ievee front
this morning and no further outbreak
has occurred since yesterday.
y The only steamers being loaded here,
however, are those belonging to domestic
lines, such as the Cromwell and the
Southern Pacific. the work of which is
being done by white and colored laborers
the same as usual.
Governor Foster is still in the city
and the militia are under arms in the
various armories. ready for duty at q
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
BIG NAME FOR A LITTLE THIN @

DR.. Julius A. stegman of Linden ave-
nue.. Greenville. received this morning
a supply of Serum Anti-diphteriuue !"
sent to him from the Pasteur Institute in
Paris. Although blessed with a fornid-
able looking scientific name the com
pound Is an innocent looking liquid in a
very small bottle. The compound was
made by DR.. Roux, the inventor Of anti
toxine now applied to severe cases of
diphtherfa Dr. stegman proposes to test
the efficacy of the invention.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
THREW HER OUT OF The WINDOW

NEW YORK. March 13. 1S95.-Michael
O'Brien. cooper. thirty-nine years old,
of No. 264 Railroad avenue. Jersey City,
threw his wife out of the window at
midnight last night. Mrs. O'Brien fell
to the ground. a distance of thirty feet.
and was fatally injured. She was taken
to the City Hospital. where she lies in
critical condition. O'Rrien is under
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
WHO OWNS THESE OL0THEs9
Large stock of Wearing Apparel
Found in ,EugbOat.

John w. Ecken, Al years old, resident
of Rondout. N Y, cook upon the tug
boat Levy of the D., L. & w. R. r. Co.,
was arrested yesterday afternoon with
his companion, Frank Edwards, 2S years
old, of Henderson street. this city, by
detectives from Hoboken Police Head
quarters.
The men are charged with being sus-
picious characters. In Ecken's bunk was
found a bundle of clothes containing a
shirts. quantity of ladies' underwear
and other wearing apparel of both sexes.
The police are under the impression that
Recorder McDonoUgh held them In default
of bail for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
TUBULAR BOILERS IN PoMPEII.

A tubular boiler 1900 years old has
been discovered at Pompesi. 1t is made
of sheet metal, probably copper, in the
shape of q large amphora or two-handled
lar, with a hollow space running half
way Zip the centre of the Jar. IN this
ing on five firebars, which are tubes
three-auarters of an inch in diameter,
connecting with the water space The
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
DAKOTAH's RACES.
Bu came to the Unitesl press.

CANNES. March Is, 1S95.-The dispute
over the second trial for the Richard
Windslow cup is still undecided. A
change was made in the course but the
Irish yacht Delanagh was not informed
and consequently sailed over one course
while the Dakotah went over another.
Both claimed the cup. decision will
.be given tonight. 1t is probable that
each boat will receive a cup. Mr.. Henry
Allen. the owner of the Dakotah won
u, 500 francs in her recent races at Can
mes. Nice and Mentone.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
OUTLOOK FOR PEACE.
Bu came to the United Press.

LONDON March 13. 1Ss5.-A despatch
to the "Globe" from Hiroshima says the
Chinese peace envoys will leave Tien-
Tsin on March IA. The steamers will
convey them.
A Central News despatch from shang-
hal says Colonel Won Hanneken has left
the Chinese service.
The Government has ordered the gum
boat Bustard to prevent a large, two
funnel steamer which now lying at
Gravesend from leaving British waters.
There Is a japanese naval officer on
board the steamer, but ne will not say
where the vessel is destined.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
TRIESTE FLOODED.
BIZ Gable to &c U1aited Press.

TRIESTE. March 13. 1S95.-A phenom-
enally high tide in the Gulf of Trieste
flooded the streets in the lower part of
the city at eight o'clock last evening.
submerging the floors of theatres. cafes.
shops. ETC., to the depth of three feet
or more. All of these resorts were va
Gated by the public many of whom were
taken home in boats. The flood receded
at one o'clock this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
FRENCH TRADE STATISTICS.
n, Gable TO the Unitcd Press.

PARIS, March 49, 1Ss5.-The official re-
turns of imports into France for the
months of January and February show
the value of COZ, 3l5 900 francs as against
sos, ,535, 900 francs for the corresponding pc
riod of 1894. The expcrts for the periods
mentioned were respectively 520,067, 900
and AGO, ,621. 900 francs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
SPANISH CRUISER MISSING.
Ri cnhle 10 the United Pres,

CADIz, March 13, 1s95.-Some anxiety
is felt here for the safety of the Spanish
cruiser Reina Regent, which is three
days overdue at this port.f
The Reina Regent landed the Moorish
Embassy, returning here from Spain at
Taneier Under orders She left Tan
aierT for Cad!z on the afteracon of
:s1.eh 10. and has moi since been heard
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
A SOUTHERN POET.

Mr. James R. Randall, the poet, lives
in two cities. His days are passed in
Washington, where he has position in
the Senate; his nights are passed in Bal
timore, at the home of his mother, on
West Lanvale Street. When the Senate
is not in session he stays with his wife
Nfr RanGalI has many homes. He sell
dom or ever writes poetry now, and It can
u sod u nlIn ss aad 4sss poe s can claim,
that he never wrote Ene of poetry for
money. His poems have never been col
lected and published in book fogrn, but
continue as they have always been. fugii,,
tive pieces. His permanena' fame will
probably rest upon his Southern war song
.Narylands sfnx Marvlaue." whirh WIS
wr tin WfBn n @hss poet was III his 22t
year, sndgM ID. ..5tlsxfr Wei, isl.a + lil.es
on on eithS side ia during sna civil war. LEX
shaasl 81
ThS ,s no rrodit Vi it. but We are sure
eur q $50 chamber znits: eoisssSsting isssstisg of
til nisi' I'll Hdn3ey, House Fur
ri 81, No. II and zSs Newark avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
TIE DIAMOND DIVoRCEE SAILS

NEW YORK. March 10. 1ss5.-The
White Star Line steamship Teutonic.
which sailed this morning for Liver
pool. had on board Mrs William K Van
derhlt, her daughter, Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt, and one son. Among others
who sailed on the Teutonic were Mr.. ].
J. Collins. United States Vice Consul
General at London, and Lord Ava, the
eldest son of the Marquis of Dufferin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
DIPLOMATIC ISSUE.

WASHINGTON, March 13, 1S95.-The in.
ternational feature of the New Orleans
riof through the shooting of Purser Bain
Eof the British steamship Engineer has
resulted in the exchange of notes be-
tween Sir Julian Pauncefote, the Eng
slish Ambassador. and the State Depart
sment and Of kilograms between the State
Department and the Governor of Louisi-
ana.
Yesterday the Ambassador made COM
plaint to Acting Secretary Uhl of the
State Department that a British subject
had been shot by rioters at New Orleans,
and Mr.. Uhl sent the following self-ex-
p'aia'0rf fDEPnRTMENT SYshfsfn e ToeGFi Of STATE
.sWASHINGTON, D. c., March u, 1885.
His ExcelIency the Governor of LoGisi-
ana, Baton Rouge
sThe British Ambassador represents to
this department that according to ad-
vices from the British Consul at New
Orleans there We're continued disturb
this morning. Purser of British ship
Engineer shot in the head. Agents and
captains asking. for protection. Crews
Meeting of Consuls there at IL O'Clock
today. The Ambassador desires to know
the present situation and what measures
have been and are being taken for the
protection of life and property.
EDWIN f. UHL,
Acting Secretary of State"
This morning Mr.. Uhl received the fol-
lowing answer from Governor Foster,
which was probably written after mid
night
NEW ORLEANS. March 1s. 1895.
HON. EDWIN f. UHL.
Acting Secretary of State.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Your despatch repeated from Baton
Rouge. reached me here tonight. Riot
ing occurred along the .wharyes here
this morning. On my arrival this even
ing I find everything on the surface
quiet. Vigorous steps are being taken by
the municipal and State authorities to
to afford full protection to life. prop
erty and commerce. ! am satisfied that
crews of vessels are in no danger. The
shot while on wharf during the riot and
am no. satisfied that his identity was
known. Grand Jury now investigating
! MURPfIY y. FOSTER.
Governor of louisiana
In taking the action he has done. and
which was mentioned in United Press
dispatches last night the British Am
bassador has done all that he can do at
the present time.
Sir Julian, is entirely familiar with our
system of government and appreciates
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exhausted It's resources
The only ground upon Wnlcn the inter-
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
ToDAY's WOOL SALES.
Bu Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, March 10, 1Se5.-At the wool
sales today 12,55s bales were ordered.
The lot contained a good selection of
greasies and a better showing of cross
breds than has heretofore been displayed.
home trade There was a. large attend
ance and the competition was animated.
secured combings were in much better
demand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
STRIKING MATCHES IN FRANCE.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

PARIS, March 13, 1SS5.-The refusal of
the owners of the great match factories
of Pantin and Aubervilliers to accede
to the demands of their employees for
increased wages, etc, the labor union
to which the men belong has ordered the
employees of all the match factories in
France to cease work at noon today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
CUBAN REBELS REPULSED.


HAVANA, March 13, 1s95.-News has
been received from the Province of San
tiago which states that body of four
hundred rebels were encountered by Gov
ernment troops near Bayamo. The rebels
dispersed with loss of fifty killed and
wounded. The Governments loss was
trifling.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
QUEEN STARTS FOR NICE.
Bu Cable 20 The Unitcls Press.

LONDON. March 10, 1sa5.-The Queen.
accompanied by Princess Beatrice START
ed from Windsor at ten o'clock this fore
noon for Portsmouth enroute for Nice.
Ex-Empress Frederick will occupy Buck
sence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
M411!ERs or FAgr

1854 Defiance tomatoes just In Ask
your grocer for them. Cost more than com
mon goods, but great deal better. Wholesale
at D. q. Cleary Co.'s Wholesale stores.
We have two stores h the city well stock-
ed with only pure drugs. Our prices are very
low Ewing q ca.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
PROFESSOR BLAoKIEs WILL.
BIZ Gable to The United Press

By Cable to the United Press.
EDINBURGH, March Is, 1S95.-The will
of the late Professor John Stuart Blaekie
leaves $4,000 for a modern Greek library
in Edinburgh University.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
VICTOR HUGO IN THE PANTHEON
Ri Cable to the United Press

PARIS, March 13, 1s95.-The body of
Victor Hugo was deposited in sar-
icophague especially constructed for the
purpose in the Pantheon this morning.
The only members of the family pres
ent were two of Hugo's grandchildren,
Leopold Hugo and Paul Merice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
A Russian Story.
T,t Gable IN fbe TYnjfed preee

ST. PETERSBURG. March 10, 1Ss5.-A
despatch from Tien-Tsin to the "Novoe
Vremyn" says that the conditions i'm
posed upon China by Japan for the con-
clusion of peace includes the cesSion of
Manchuria as far north as Moukden and
the Great Wall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. March 1s. 1ss5.-For the thirty
six hours ending at P. NJ Thursday:-Fo
New York City and vicinity:-Cloudy and
foggy, with OCCASIONAL rain today; light rain
or snow Thursday morning, followed by clear
winds today, shifting to northwesterly during
Thursday.
Hartnett's Thermometer Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13

w AR REEH.

RICE-GILCHRIST-A Poughkeepsie, New
York, Tuesday. March 18th, by Rev. Spen-
Ger NJ. Rice, assisted by Rev S. A. Wei
kert, G.. Herbert Rice to Katharine Lee
C,ilohrist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
BUBBLE srn SQUEAK.

This Is an old L.. n dish, but one
worth adding to the family menu of to-
day. This is the way to prspare It: Slice
cold corn beef thin. season with pepper;
then saute with little butter in a frying
pan Brown some cold boiled cabbage Ia
a frying pan. Then make alternate lay
ers is a well5buttered scalloo. dish, hav-
ing the first and last layers Object Over
this noar a sauce of melted butter, slic-
ed cucumber pickle. and bit of minced
onion Bake and serve hot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
NON-RESIDENTS' PROPERTY
TAXABLE.
speeiql to The jersey city Ne,rs.

NEW YORK, March 10, 1Ss5.-By de-
>cision of the Court of Appeals all capital
invested in New York by non-residents is
taxable. This decision was handed down
in the case of Mrs. Bird of New Jersey,
who refused to pay taxes q Money in
vested in New York. The de lsion affects
5.0O00eo capital invested ii New X ork.s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-13
III your baby fs uuttfng Teeth

Re sure and use the old and well tried rem-
edy, Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething. It soothes the child softens
the gums. allays Gil pain, cures wind colic.
and is the best rexledy for diarrheea-
The evening times., 1895-10-31
SAYS HE Is A SLECTH.
Municipal Lodging Houses Queer Wis.,
ttOr NAV Have to Saw Wood.


ttOr May Have TO Saw Wood.
tall, angular man with long chin whis-
kerskers called at the municipal lodging
house, on Twelfth street. last night, and
requested Supt. Dunn to give him lodging.
He gave his name as James Mccarthy. and
said he was n detective from Philadel-
phia looking for two tramps who had COM
mitted criminal assault upon a little
girl in the Quaker City.
Mccarthy aiso stated that he spent Tues
day night in the free lodging room Of the
mission. and had found his men and traced
them TO the municipal lodging house.
He became confidential with Supt. Dunn
and said to him:
There Is only one person besides your
self who knows that i am II Philadelphia
detective in quest of big game. That one
person is Mai. Moore. chief of police"
Mccarthy wore pair of oldfashioned
spcctacles, which he said were portion
OF his disguise as an up-to-date hobo. He
carried n small alligator skin satchel, and
after the alleged sleuth had been given
dinner of District stew. a bath, and sent
to bed, Supt. Dunn carried the satchel into
the first precinct station and examined its
contents in the presence of Police Lieut..
Amiss.
1t contained a regular tramp's outfit.
including soap, combs. pencil, "a copy OF
The Evening Times, stale biscuit. clothes
line, f-burned candle. two files, rivet
hammer, q box of stuff labeled blue
Ointment" a large claw hammer, without
a handle. and the tail feather OF n rooster,
which Mr.. Dunn said was no doubt his
mascot.
Mccarthy said he would "pinch his peo-
ple'' this morning and take them back to
Philadelphia to answer the serious charge
which has been preferred against him.
If the mysterious stranger should prove
not 10 be n detective. he will be required
to saw wood for his bed, supper, and
brPa aEflSt.
The evening times., 1895-10-31
NOTES ABOUT THE .BOxERs.
Mike Leonard and jimmy Handler have
been matched to box six rounds before the
Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club next week

Mike Leonard and jimmy Handler have
been ma tched to box six rounds before the
Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club next week.
The new Manhattan Athletic Club, Of
New YORK, has devised plan 70 ascertain
who is the most skillful 20 and As pound
boxer in New York city. A tournament IS
to be held, the preliminary contests on No
venlber 4 and the final bout on November
1S. The contests are to be lfriiited to four
bout. 4,.rJ
The benefit for Joe Bateman, to take
place at Georgetown tonight, promises to
furnish some good sport, and, notwitb-
standing the very bad weather, 1t will no
doubt draw a good crowd.
It now looks as though Bateman would
be able to get all the fight he wants within
the next few weeks. The prospects are
that Glynn will meet him within the next
ten days, notwithstanding the numerous re-
cent failures to bring them together. Then
Eddie Avery wants to box hini, and yes
terday q letter was received from Jimmy
Anthony, the clever Australian 110.pound-
er, saying he would make a match II a club
could be found to give purse.
The local contingent is all on tip-toe to-
day watching for news from Hot Springs.
bout O'Clock this morning report was
spread around the eastern end of town
that Corbett and Fitzsimmons were at il
and there was a general flutter, but the
and the excitement soon died out.
1t is said that one or two dispatches were
received In this city yesterday saying that
the fight would surely take place to-day
but the press reports have knocked these
predicU0ns III the head, and Y is the gen
eral notion now that the battle, II 1t
tnkes' place at all, viii not come Off Tor
several days.