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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
WOMAN's MISSION WORK.
Officers Elected at an Interesting
Meeting Yesterday.

The woman's Baptist Missionary Union.
composed of the ladies of the Baptist churches
of this city and vicinity held a session yes
terday afternoon in the Parmly Memorial Bap-
tist Church on Grove street.
Mrs D. w. Morrison was elected President,
Mrs Oscar Meyers. Vice President; Miss NJ.
l.. Foster Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs, Sanders delivered an interesting lee
ture on mission work in India. She told how
it was progressing and what good was being
accomplished.
by the ladies' of the church. In the even
ing services We're held, and the Rev. Claude
Raboteau welcomed the ladies to the church
and conplimented them upon the good work
they are undertaking. Solos were sung by
Miss Katrina Green and Fred Cierihew
The Rev. Claude Raboteau spoke on mis-
sion work in Armenia and China. Addresses
were also made by the Reys. E.. s. McMinn
and e r. Cooper
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
APPALLING WIOKEDNEss.
Pastor Krushka Censurcd Because
He Sells Cigars to Hsn Flock

The members Of the Greek Church on
Chestnut avenue are worked up over the CON
duct Of their pastor, Gregory Hrushka in
making and selling cigars. Last night they
held meeting at No. los Morris street to dis
cuss the awful scandal and speeches were
made by indignant members of the church.
Hrush<a, who was present, was asked If he
had anything to say in his own defense but
said nothing. After much debating It was de-
ad e t asf % bae ,Jea 20 priest
mittee consisting Of trustee of the church
and the leader OF the church choir, was ap-
formal demand for the keys Of the church.
Make It point to aee that your blood IS
purified, enriched and ritallzed At this season
With Hoods sarsap
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
DOES THIS MEAN WAR?
BIZ Cable to ihe United Press

LONDON. Feb. 81. 18sS.-The Govern
ment has approved the course pursued by
the British South Africa Company, and
have appointed Earl Grey to act conformity
with Cecil Rhodes in the administration
of the affairs of the territory controlled
by the company in South Africa
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
ALBANESIUs scHWAB.

DR. o. H. Albanesius, whose residence on
Central avenue was recently destroyed by
fire, was married on Wednesday last to Miss
Title Schaub, daughter of Jeweler Schaub Of
Palisade avenue. The wedding was quiet
AFFAIR and PERFORMED by Pastor Luhrp
of the German Lutheran Church In the pas
tors house. Paul Albanesius. the doctor s.
brother, was the best man and Mrs Emma
Steck was bridesmaid. The bride received
several handsome presents. The couple are
living in Rutherford
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
GOLD RESERVE FULL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. q, 1S9e.-The Treas
ury gold reserve became intact today for the
first time since September 7 last 1t now
stands at s105. 092.S43. The amount of gold
in the national bank depositaries bond
count taken up today in the gold reserve
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
WALLER is FREE.

WASHINGTON. Feb. p. 1sss.-secretary
olney received a cablegram this morning
from Ambassador Eustis saying that John L..
Waller had been released from prison. No
particulars given.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. FEB. q, 1Sss.-For the ss
hours ending at s p. NJ. Saturday For
New York City and vicinity: Fair tonight
and on Saturday. slightly warmer; high
backing to westerly winds and
diminishing in force on Saturday.
tznrf.sattss tFhevrua,mcxer ESeporf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
OFF FOR THE FIGHT

Ell FAso. Tex, Feb. 81 1885, The train
containing Maher and F!tzsimmons and
their friends left this afternoon for Lang
try, where the fight will take place
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21

BE sure and use the Did and we1l tried rem
edy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teethng It soothes the child; softens
the gums, a1lay all pain. cures wind collie,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
Arlfneton cameterr.

Lots and graves cared for py = Cemetery
perfect title -Four and a half miles from
Coart Houses IA minutes by rail from Erie
Depot. Ofiice over Prevident Savings Bank.
No. 2S9 Washington street. Z -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Second Battalion of the Fourth
Regiment drilled last night under Major
Brensinger. Tonight Company l. will
on application of Lawyer John Griffin to
the Orphans Court this morning the execu-
tors of Joseph Warrens estate were permit
ted to reopen their accounting for the pur-
pose of inserting payments which had
been overlooked
Justice Lppincott has purchased the I'm
derwood mansion in Sip avenue, and will
occupy it in few weeks
An overheated stove set fire to a freight
at Grand street and Pacific avenue, this
morning Damage slight.
The Arion Quartette gave entertainment
and hop in Germania Hall last night. The
attendance was large. L. Thurm Is President
OF the club.
to Health Inspector Benjamin this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-21

New Jersey ) best Hour costs &c. more
per barrel than ordinary -four. hut worth
dollar extra. Wholesale only at p. &, cleary
Cd. stores. Greene ana Montgomery streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
H2exeny- GW fNtonG

wares. and merchandise. or supplies OF
any kind. ordered by the said corpora
ton or by such committee TO be pur-
chased, or In any manner. directly or
Indirectly, to be interested in the pro-
fits of any such contract Every such
contract shall be void. and the officer.
agent. or member OF such committee
making such contract shall forfeit 10
the commonwealth the full amount
STIMULATED for thereby. No officer OF a
city. who. alone or with others. Is charged
with the duty OF auditing. settling. or
prgyiding by levy. or otherwise. for the
payment OF claims against such city.
snail. by contract, directly or indirectly,
become the owner OF or interested in
any claim against such city. Every such
contract shall be void. and IL any such
claim be paid. the amount paid. with in
,erast NAV be recovered back by the
c,tv within two years after payment, by
action or motion In the Circuit. or Cor
,oratlon. or Hastings Court, having
jurisdiction over said city"
II viii therefore be readily seen that
Msssrs. Grimes and Mann cannot be
nrosecuted; and, as the city ordinance
baarine upon this matter Is in accord
anca with the above section OF the Code
sna the dealings OF the two councllmen
,-,th TIE city ended about two years
aso very little. II any. OF the money
could be recovered by the city.
Cstv-Attorrey Meredith has notified
Mr.. Turpin. President Of the Board Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
A NeoIIthic Bnrial-Ground.
lThe Standard.l


The discovery at Worms Of a burying-
ground belonging TO the later stone age,
by Or. Koehl. the conservator OF the
Pauius Museum there, Is, In view Of the
rarity OF such graves, an important arch
geological event. Up to the present about
seventy graves have been examined. or
only part OF this burying-ground OF neo-
1.-THE man, and already the number OF
vessels found, most OF them very taste
FUZZY ornarnented, exceeds one hundred.
Not the slightest trace OF metal has "a
yet been discovered In the graves; on the
other hand, the presence or arm-rings or
blue and gray slate Is curious. In the
most recently opened graves OF women
three arIn-rings made OF slate were TO
moved from the upper arm OF one skele-
ton, four from that of another. and six
from the lower arm OF a third skeleton.
In q mans grave there was on the NECK
Of the skeleton small conlcally polished
ornament OF syenite. not perforated, but
provided with groove for the string. The
other ornaments from the graves consist
OF pearls. milssel-sheiis made In the form
OF frinkets, perforated boars' tusks. and
small fossil mussels. These ornaments
were worn by men and women alike.
There existed. according TO shi2,. every
kind OF ornament, 10 that time OF want
OF metal made of stone, mussels and
bones. Ruddels, and ochre fragments
which were used for tattooing and color
Ing the skin, are also frequent.
In hardly single case was there miss
Ing from the wpuen's graves the primitive
corn-mili consisting OF two stones. the
grinding stone and the xrain-crgsher: The
mems graves contains weapons and nn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
THE OLD CAPITAL.
NOTES REGARDING OLD WILLIAM
AND MARY COLLEGE.
An Address before the English Club
To Conduct n Teachers Institute
engagements of other Profess"'s-
Williamsburg Personals

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. April g.
Cspocial)-During the week MI Ch"i'e'
Coleman. college librarian, addressed 'ne
Tnrllsh club. his subject being Recent
Nf,gazine Writers" MI Coleman -
porsonally acquainted with a large num-
bar OF the best magazine writer's anu
gave sketches OF these, showing pho''-
graphs and autograph letters Inc Ens-
lien C1ub ia an organization OF students
8, the higher classes Of English and
history AZ william and Mary. and Is
rortlv OF A social character. II mee's
for,nightly at the residence OF profes-
s,r l. Leslie Han. for the discussion OF
suhiec,s that do not belong to any one
,loss bYt are Of interest 10 all the ma
ture students.
tr,fcssor Thomas J. Stubbs. of the
eChool OF Mathematics, has been put In
c.,rse Of the teachers institute, to be
,,1 next summer at Tappahan'ock.
I,.f,seor Stubs IL well qualified fc' the
,osltion. as be has conducted several
irstitutes very successfully, and was very
r,pu.ar vito botn teachers and students.
ms institute viii begin it's sessions early
IA July.
CALLED TO MISSOURI.
Mr. W. G.. Stephenson. an instructor in
the college. has been called TO take charge
OF the department Of English and his
tory in "a large military school in Mis-
aouri. Mr.. Stephenson will accept. HIS
duties will begin next fan.
The Rev. John Symmetrical Lindsey
OF 81. Paurs Episcopal church, Boston,
and ex-Chaplain OF the United States
House OF Representatives, was recently
ON his way TO williamsburg. and had
g.tten as far as Washington, when ne
was taken sick. He expects, however
o. be here before the end Of the college
session. Mr.. Lindsay is a native or TINS
place. and an alumnus Of the college ana
IS wen remembered by our older citizens
Professor ]. j.. Hall has been asked 10
take charge OF the English department
IN the proposed Southern Chautauqua' 10
b established at Goshen.
President Lyon G.. Tyler OF william
and Mary has accepted an invitation
20 address the Phi Beta Kappa Frater-
nifty. Of Johns Hopkins University OF
Baltimore.
VACANCY ON THE BOARD.
The death Of Colonel 10. NJ Mayo, OF
Ncstmoreand. makes another vacancy
e. the Visitorial Board OF William and
Mary. Colonel Mayo was appointed
by Governor Fitz Lee. when the college
was organized. In 1885.
Mr.. }. Calhoun Slater. who has been
spending some time In Richmond has
returned. somewhat improved by his
TRIP.
Nr Richard T. Frayser. OF Richmond.
has been making a visit here.
Miss Annie McCaw. from Richmond, is
here. 10 spend Easter with her uncle. DR..
James D. Moncure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
OLD BURG DONATION.
Personal Mention - Sheep-KiIliDg
DOES-Pythian Preparations.


FREDERICKSBURG, April 4.-(Spe-
eiaL)-Mrs. Louisa Lathram died at her
residence, on Commerce street, at noon
yesterday. She had been a great sufferer
for several weeks. Mrs. Lathram was 81
years old.
Ecy. Or. Hatcher. OF Richmond. was
here yesterday. on his way TO Baltimore
where ne has been called by friends, who
wish TO contribute TO the building Of hts
church. While here the Doctor spoke
in grateful terms OF the handsome sum
already contributed by the people Of i ed
tricksburg, and requested the press ~ SO
report him.
4 special from Spotsylvana Courthouse
says that Mrs. James Pendleton had four
shoe and nine lambs killed by dogs &
ngd1 or two ago. Mr.. Festus Carter has
had some ten or twelve killed in the last
few days Three mad-dogs have been
killed near the Courthouse this week; a
war OF determination is on against all
ours found running at large.
a petition Of the leading Confederates
On this town and county will be sent 10
General Peyton Wise to-day. asking that
he incluGe Ola the programme for the Con
federate reunion In Richmond visit to
the Lattle-helds OF this neighborhood, and
not be ignored.
Mrs w. Brannon and son left for
q visit to Alexandria yesterday, where
they will spend some time with relatives.
PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY.
The Committee OF Arrangements OF
Knights Of Pythias has arranged for an
elaborate entertainment here on the Sth
OF April. the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
the order. The programme Will be very
attractive and the Invitations sent abroad
ana accepted by distinguished members
Of the order ensures n large attendance
and many eloquent addresses.
A BIG HAUL.
Colonel Webb Waller. at whose home
President Cleveland goes 10 shoot ducks
made haul with his large seine yester-
day, ana caught a large quantity OF fine
rock and shad. Herrings have not gotten
up that far yet, though they are looked
for daily.
Father Kelly. OF Harper's Ferry; Father
Drake. Of Kygers. w. Va. and Rev. ii.
G.. McKeefrey. OF Martlnsburg, w. Va,
who have been the guests of Father Nc
Geefroy. here, have all returned 10 their
homes.
a pleasant party was given few nights
ago in Spotsylvania county, at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. w. +. Scott. The festlvi-
ties wound up with handsome supper.
which was enjoyed by those fortunate
enough TO be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

County Court. which convened on Thurs
day OF this week, was very slirnly pt-
tended, and Of but little public interest.
the most notable and attractive cases on
the docket having been compromised Just
prlor 10 the meeting Of the court
The continued cold and wet weather
has 50 delayed gardening and trucking
that many Of the farmers here have de-
ternined TO plant but small area to early
vegetables.
Mr.. c. C. Reddlng. a prominent citizen
and nurseryman OF this county, has To-
Gated, with his family, at Colonial Beach
Westinoreland county, where he will re
side in the future. Colonial Beach is
growing and improving so rapidly that
a goodly number Of the citizens OF King
George and other counties have bought
lots and located there recently. and the
town is attracting more attention now
as a residential place than ever before.
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.
Mr.. T. Randolph Arnold, a prominent
young man and school-teacher OF this
county, has been notified of his appoint
ment TO a professorship in one OF the
State normals the coming summer. Mr..
Arnold Is a recent graduate In physiology.
etc, etc. and a prominent young man,
and the people here think that Hon. John
r. Massey has made most excellent
appointment
1t Is reported to-day that some OF the
Potomac fisheries will suspend operations
the first OF next week, for the reason
that the meagre run OF FISH does not JUS
tify the expenses OF the fisheries.
Captain William r. Baker. OF Shiloh,
this county. one of the most prominent
men Of the county, who has been confined
to his room with rheumatism since last
fan has so far recovered his health
as 10 be able TO drive out several days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
THE NORTHERN NECK.
Measles and GHp-Personnl Mat
ters--F1shinR-Brlef

ters--Efshing-Brlefs
CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA. April Especial -For two weeks
past the measles and grip have prevailed
here 10 an alarming extent. During
the winter months but few children In
the county escaped the measles, but with
several exceptions. the little ones Jared
Tar better than have the adults since
the terrible disease turned upon them.
Many OF the middle-aged and old people
were suffering with grip when they
were taken with measles, and the two
diseases combined made some OF our
citizens extremely I'll, and kept the doc
tors busy, both day and night, for some
two weeks.
Mr' Shafies Newton. an old and widely
known citizen OF this county. died this
week after a lingering illness. Mr.
Newton was lifelong Democrat. and
was true TO his party as long as his
physical strength served him
Mrs. M. Mountjoy. who spent the win.
ter In New York and Brooklyn has re-
turned 10 her beautiful country home
here where she Will remain during the
spring and summer
Mr. w. r. Baker, Jr.. who h.. -
teaching school In Richmond county since
last fall. returned 10 his home. In This
county few days ago 20 spend seve-
raj weeks with relatives before entering
business in one OF the large cities.
Mrs. James Fountelow, one OF the
Oldest inhabitants OF this county. died
near Shiloh on Wednesday Of this week.
after an Illness OF several weeks.
Mrs. NJ. II. Rice. after spending the
winter IN Fredericksburg. has returned
TO her home near this place. for the
spring and summer.
SHINY ATTENDED.
! Tb> Ansil tarns az tina King George
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
H2saxe1s- m $Nsomas

elements, all Of stone with whetstonse
and homes for sharpening purposes. They
consist OF perforated hammers, sharpene1
Ia tches axes, and ehlsels, as well as Of
knives and scrapefs OF mint fhat there
was no want OF food Is shown By the
many vessels, often six or eight, IN onf
grave. and the remains Of food found
near them the latter being bones OF vari.
photographs have been taken Of the
skeletons as they lie In the graves with
their belongings, so that their appearances
after a repose OF thousands OF years car
be preserved for all time. Especial yalus
may be attachess to these remains enc
particularly 70 the skulls. Of the success
fui recovery OF which Professor yirchow
has already been apprised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
FINE HORSE INJURED.
SUFFOLK.
A Sad COincidence-Person and
General Mention.

SUFFOLK, VA, April 4.-(Speclal,)-
death by drowning was reported in
Thursdays Dispatch, was several years
ago engaged with the late Mr.. c.. Jones,
of Suffolk, In the proprietorship Of the
st. Elmo Hotel, Portsmouth, and was
also connected with him afterwards at
the Stuart House. Suffolk, and the fact
that they both died on the same day and
at nearly the same hour is a striking
coincidence.
Mr.. J. C. Darden. OF Randolph-Macon
College, Ashland, is spending the Easter
holiday at his home In Suffolk.
Mrs. +. T. Jordan, of Suffolk, has gone
TO Washington city, where she will spend
the month Of April with relatives.
Miss Sallie Pagan, Of Franklin, who Is
a student at Nansemond Seminary. suf-
folk. left to-day for her home to spend
Easter. She was accompanied by two OF
her sehool-mates-Misses Lilye King and
Minnie Brothers.
Rev. w. Asbury Christian, OF Rich
mond. has accepted an invitation to
preach the baccalaureate sermon before
the students Of Suffolk College next June.
Miss Annie O. Lawrence, second daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Maggie Keith, OF Suffolk,
will be married to Mr.. Ralph c. Browne,
Of Norfolk. tomorrow. at the home Of
her brother-in-law. Mr.. Samuel e.
Haynes. in Richmond.
Mr.. 5. r. Dunn. Of Philadelphia, who
was some years ago engaged In the in
surance business In Suffolk. and removed
from here TO Richmond, has been I'm
town this week visiting relatives.
Miss Mamie Ball, of Baltimore, is WIS.,
ting the Misses Booker, OF Suffolk.
Miss Mary Sebrell. OF SOUTHAMPTON
county. has been the guest OF the Misses
Boykin, Of Suffolk. during the past week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

Mr.. w. C. Orbison. one Of the veterans
OF the Soldiers Home. died at that
Institution yesterday morning. in the soth
year OF his age. Deceased came from
Summers county, W. Va. and served
In Company a. OF the Sixth Regiment OF
I1t,Isiair4 infantry. The funeral VIII
take place from the home chapel this
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. DR.. James
p Smith ofiiciatin9. J., --~-.-----s 49, 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
MD. for tn. E.po.ltion-Ground..

There was a meeting st Mcrphys Ho-
tel yesterday morning Of the Executive
Committee of the Virginia Agricuiturai
and Mechanical Society: NUMBER OF ps1s
FOR the lease OF the observation-disclosures
were received. but no action on them was
taken as n was found necessary 10 re-
construed the provisions OF the lease first
Meszrs Wickham and Harwood were ap-
naInted a committee 70 do this. The COM
mittee adjourned until next Wednesday,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Almost Half-Price
Jet Collars.

Mixed lot OF Black. Colored. and Cash
mere Jet Collars, Vests. and Shoulder
Pieces. closed out from a New York
importer, on sale at Trimming Coun-
ter. Prices Acc. to &.9S.
&c. Linen Handkerchiefs for 12izc.
Commencing at o'clock Monday, until
closed out, IL dozen Pure Linen Irish
'Scalloped Embroidered Handkerchiefs
will be placed on sale for l2l5c. each,
with a limit OF four 10 each customer.
The usual i2iac. Embroidered Handker-
chiefs are all cotton. while these are
Sheerest plre linen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
At the Hosiery Counter.

Children's Seamless Fast-Black Hose,
double at heel and toe. 12l5c. kind, at
10c. pair.
Ladies' Imported Hermsdcrf-Dye Hose,
with double heel and toe at 14c. pair.
Ladies Superior French Thread Herms-
dorf Hose. in Plain and Drop Stitch.
at 25c. pair, value S7izc.
Commencing at IL O'Clock 800 pairs Chill
dren's Fast-Black Imported Seamless
Ribbed Hose both small and large
ribbed. will be sold. with a limit OF
four pairs to customer, for 6 1-tc. a
pair. fully worth l2kc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Easter Sale of
Souvenir Gifts.

BY a recent law OF the Virginia Legisla-
ture, that 1t Is criminal offence 10
mark other than sterling s.lverware
sterling our manufacturers guarantee
all wares marked sterling t9 be
925-l000 fine.
Steriing-Silver Book Marks. OH three
strings, all silk ribbon. White and
Purple, 1sc
All-Sllk Easter Book Marks, sterling.
Faith, Hope, and Charity attach
ments, 19c.. value 40c.
All-Silk Easter Book Marks with sterling
attachments and Scriptural quotations,
6Oc., value 15c.
Cut-silver Garter Buckles, sc. per pair.
worth $3.50.
Sterling and Easter Engraved cLily')
Top Spoons, 4Sc.. value 75c.
Heavy Engraved Sterling Glovs-But-
toners. 25c.
Sterling Stationery Seals. 50c
Engraved Silver and Mother or PearlI
Paper Cutters &C., value 81.
Handsomely Engraved Sterling Scissors.
81, value $50.
Sterling Handle Nail-Pollsher, 81. value
$l.69
Sterling Silver and Real Leather Epistle
and Gospel and Prayer-Books In case,
2l5 Valuo 81