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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
4 Shocking SCANDAL.
Prominent Philadelphia Man
Arrested for a Young
Girls Death

PHILADELPHIA, March "a, 1S96.ZThe
finding of the body of a young and pretty
woman at No. 1925 Girard avenue last
night after she had been dead for twenty
four hours was followed today by the ar
rest of Samuel p. Langdon, president of
the United Galleries Company. The au-
thorities refuse to make public the exact
charge upon which Langdon was arrested,
but it is understood that he and the
young woman, whose name it was learned
today is Miss Annie McGrath, and aged
Is years, had lived together in the house
as man and wife for over a month
Langdon, who is a man OF prominence
and whose age is Sc years, was taken In,
to custody at his office in thei Drexei
building By Detective Sayer- The cause
of Miss McGrath's death is not known.
A post mortem examination was made
this morning by the Coroner's physician,
DIR. Mattern. but he declines to give any
particulars.
Bertha Stewart, a colored servant at
the dwelling, who discovered the body,
was also arrested today, as
q witness. The case is shrouded IN mys-
terry and the police are very retlcent on
the subject. A suspicious part OF the at
the cause of L~angdon's arrest is the fact
that he suddenly disappeared from the
dwelling yesterday afternoon. Police Sur
geon Bricker. who was called in When
the body was found, declared that the
man who had been in the house all Day
could not possibly have been ignorant OF
her death. ~
a bed, fully attired, and there was no
evidence pointing to fou play. 1t is ex-
pected that the police will make a state
ment regarding the case during tine DAY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
FL, 23 and rs Newark Avenue.
Through 10 l1s Montgomery Street, Jersey CITY.
NAVAL RESERVES DRILL.
First and Second Divisions Exhibits
their Proficiency onthe Poresmouxh


The First and Second divisions of the
New Jersey Naval Reserves held a bat
talon drill on board the Portsmouth at
Hoboken, last night. Commander Irving
conducted the drill, which was highly
interesting to the spectators. Ensign
{. Frederick Long commanded the First,
or Jersey City division, and Junior Grade
lieutenant Mather led the Second or
Newark division. The attendance on the
par OF The the amateur tars was unusually
numbers h they have any night for
the past six weeks.
&C Commodore Irving divided the men into
ed general quarters and the crews
Essen aSsemo lied, At tneir respective guns;
upon receiving that order pr nseod5ed ai 70
cast loose and prepare for action. The
act consists in loosening the guns from
they are anfaste posd'' and Drawn Mn1ls baak e
lne position for firing. Everything
movable is e conveyed amidships.
everything is returned to the original
shipshape condition.
AFTER this had been satisfactorily ac-
compilshed the c-ommandant called away
boarders," to different points on the shin.
When the details for that purpose sprinted
as was app Pr ~ as possible to that point. This
posed to have come in contact with the
Portsmouth at that point. A similar or
with, equal despatch.
said, and to the pump the baffaIion
started to clear the hold of water. Then
z nre drill brought hose and buckets into
play and wound up the interesting man
%oeuvres. The next battalion drill will
pc as infantry. IT will axe place next
month on the dock if the weather be
einct station house. which is to be used
py me reserve on wet weather.
Ine annette Association of the Naval
pers are strongly interested. They have
tWo boat crews in training, one from each
division. Sixteen men will train for each
crew, including. substitutes. A rowing
machine is TO be placed on board the
Portsmouth in a few DAYS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
AERH'S An OPPORTUNITY
Important Sale Of City Prop
erty at the City Hall
Tomorrow.

An opportunity will be given home-seek-
ers and spectators to secure cheap prop
cry tomorrow. In the Aldermanic
Chamber. City Hall. President Frank
Stevens. of the Real Estate Trusts Com
pany, win conduc a p~eremptory sale of
real estate owned by the city, which has
been acquired under the Martin act.
To every piece to be sold the city,
through the New Jersey Title Guarantee
and Trust Company. has secured a guar
antee of title.
In order that every buyer will know
had pamphlets repaired which show the
exact location of each parcel of land, the
improvements. and gave an accurate des-
crlption of the realty generally.
For instance. the house known as No.
81 Maple street. is to be sold. The pamph-
OF the street between Wilton and Prince
streets. It is a full city lot, and the
building is three story and extension
house II rooms, all improvements, and
suitable for two families. There is not d
vacant lot in the block.
165 st. PauPs avenue. 1t is a two story
house with six rooms. 1t stands on "a
lot 29x100 feet on the south side between
Summit avenue and Perry street.
No. 20 Jefferson avenue is another
chance for an investor. It is a two story
house 16x4 feet, and stands on a lot
Is. 25x122.e5 feet, and is located on the north
side of the avenue, between Palisade and
Oakland n
In all parts of the city valuable build
ing lots will be sold.
The sale is held under the direction of
Aldermen Vernnilye. Wilson and Ross, who
are the members of the Finance Commit
tee of the Board of Aldermen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
LEGAL NOTICES..


TO CHESTER c, MONROE, EXECUTOR
and Trustee, under will of Russell H. Hoad-
ley, deceased; Russell H. Hoadley, individ-
will of Russell H. Hoadley, deceased: Alice
II. Hoadiey widow. Edith II. Hoadley,
Rowland Hoadley and Charles w. Hoadley
Gnfant)%
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector of Jersey
Mayor and Aldermen 81 Jersey City purchased
for the sum OF thirty-three dollars and nine
Jersey City, in the County of Hudson and
state of New Jersey. fronting on Williams
as lot one o., in block number five hundred
and forty-hve t545), upon an assessment map
made BY the "commissioners Of Adjustme .Su}t';
appointed IN ana for said City by the Circuit
copy Of which report and map was fiIe d. IN
the office of the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the 18th day Of April, 1891, said report and
the provisions of an act of the Legislature
Of New jersey, passed March Both, 1856, en-
Act concerning the settlement and coll
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
cities of this State, and imposing and levy
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearages, and y enforce
the payment thereof. and TO provide for the
sale Of lands subjected to future taxation
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you APP
pear to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate, and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts, before the expiration of six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed for
the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey city. the zee
simple of said land and real estate according
to the provisions Of the said act.
H MAYOR AMI ALDERMEN OF JER-
SEY CITY,
(seal) Mayor.
Attest. City Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
POVERTY WRECKS Her MIND.
Sad Struggle Of . Hoboken widow
Ends In Ii Asylum.

After a series Of troubles and Affections
which fail to the lot of few women. Mrs.
Mary Langwar, who formerly lived at No. IS
Jefferson street. Hoboken, was committed to
the Asylum at Snake Hill. Up to a year ago
Mrs Langwar lived happily with her hus-
band and four children in Hoboken. Lang
war was an Industrious man. and while the
family had few of the luxuries of life, they
lived comfortably. A year ago Langwar fell
down stairs and received injuries which re-
suited in his death.
The funeral expenses Impoverished her. She
went bravely to work and succeeded in earn
ing q meagre support for herself and chill
dren. Then the children were all taken down
with scarlet fever and Mrs. Langwar had to
give up her work to nurse them. They were
attended by City Physician Simon. The fam
lily got some assistance from the city but
they often suffered from cold and hunger.
Her troubles affected Mrs. Langwarss brain
and one night about three months ago she
was found on the street acting in a man
ner which created the impression that she
was under the influence of liquor. She was
to the Penitentiary for a term.
and the children were sent to the Aims
house. AT the expiration of her term Mrs.
Langwar returned to Hoboken. Her insanity
became SO pronounced that she was arrested
and committed to the County Jail. Yester-
day Corporation Attorney Minturn made an
application to have Mrs. Langwar committed
to the Asylum. County Physician Converse
and DR.. Simon certified that she is insane,
and Judge Kenny signed the commitment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
NEW CITY HALL.

Sealed proposals for gas fixtures, with all
necessary labor pertaining thereto for the
New City Hall in Jersey City, according to
specifications on file with the Clerk of the
Commission, will be received at the meeting
of the City Hall Commissioners. to be held
in the Aldermanic Chamber in the City Hall. on
THURSDAY. APRIL !, 1896,
AT 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
specifications showing more particularly the
above work may be inspected at the office
Of the Clerk to said Commission, Mayors
ONCE, City Hall, between the hours Of 9 A.
M. and A P. NJ. daily, where blank forms
Of bid may be obtained.
Parties making proposals for the above
work under the specifications will be required
to present, with their estimate, a bond as
now provided by law, or a certified check for
Is per cent. of the amount of their respective
bid, as a guarantee of good faith Tor sign.
ing such contract and bond as will be drawn
by the Corporation Attorney.
The Commissioners reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids If deemed for the best
interests of the City so to do.
Proposals will be marked Proposals for
"Gas Fixtures, New City Hail." directed to
aCity Hall Commission, Jersey city, and
handed to the Clerk in open meeting when
called for in the order of business relating to
sealed proposals.
Bv order of the Commissioners.
GEORGE L. Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
LEGAL NOTICES.


TO SAMUEL MURPHY. TIMOTHY o'cAL-
lahan, Mary O'Callahan. his wife; John
O'Callahan. Martha OsCallahan, his wife;
Patrick o'Callahan. Julia McNevins. John
oBrien, her husband: Daniel Murphy, Della
Murphy, his wife; Ellen Murphy widow,
wife. heirs-atelaw Of Johanna Murphy, de-
ceased. and The State of New Jersey
You are hereby notified that at a public
City. on the 26th day of april. 1882. The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased for
the sum Of sixteen dollars and hfty-four cents
ALL the land and real estate situate in Jer-
sey City, in the County Of Hudson and State
of New Jersey, fronting on Miller street,
which is laid down and designated as lot thir-
ty (30), in block number five hundred and
forty,,fve @4O, upon an assessment map an
made by the Commissioners of Adjustment
appointed in and for SAID City by the Circuit
Court of the County of Hudson, a certified
copy of which report and map was filed in the
Office of the City Collector of Jersey City.
on the 14th day of April, 1891, said report and
map and said sale being made pursuant to
the provisions of an act of the Legislature of
New Jersey, passed March soth. 1885. en-
Al Act concerning the settlement and col
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes. assess
n1ents and water rates or water rents in
cities of this State. and imposing and levy
instead of such arrearages. and to enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide for the
and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you APP
pear to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate, and unless the said land and
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts. before the expiration of six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed for
the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee
simple of said land and reaf estate according
to the provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. j.. March 10. 1896.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
4 I
(Seal) Mayor.
E. w. woOLLEY.
Attest. City Clerk.
{Sale No. 25s3.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
MARY's TONGUE ANNOYED OouRq

John Gallagher of No. 1890 New York
avenue was arrested yesterday for as
,,saulting his wife Mary. This morning
there was a circus in the Oakland avenue
court room when the case came up for
trial. John pleaded not guilty. His wife
While attempting to describe the assault
1Trltated Justice Macs by her -volubility.
ana only answer yes or no to his cues
tions. but she talked for five minute
MI out nee : stepping. Then the JUS
witness chair, which she did after aues-
fioning his right to stop her from talk
ing. The Court found John guilty Of
beating his wife but suspended Sentence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
MORE OPEN OARS ORDERED.

The Consolidated Traction Company has
ordered fifty new open cars 60 be used
on the G~reenville and Newark lines.
These cars will have nine seats capable
Of seating forty-fiye people and win in
all aspects be similar to- those~used last
year. Mr.. David Young has ordered the
employees at the several repair shops to
inspect n thoroughly overhaul all the
open cars. just as soon asswinter thinks
of retiring in favor of warmer weather
the cars will be at once placed in readi-
ness for the road. The new addition to
the rolling stock will enable the Company
to furnish all the cars necessary on the
lines mentioned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
DOMESTIC REPARTEE.
The Husband Says His Wife,s = Big
amist. She Calls Him a burglar.

A man and a woman cam into Police
HEADQUARTERS. in Hoboken, last night
ouarreling. The man said his wife was a
bigamist, and she called him a burglar.
They were SO noisy that they We're both
locked up. This morning. before Re
corder MeDonough, the man, whose name
is William Heilfeing, said that he married
the woman three months ago. he
learned shortly afterwards that she had
already two husbands living. They quar-
relied. and she left him.
It was while he was on his way to
West Hoboken to prosecute her for big
amy that he met her in Hoboken, and
they decided to go to Police Headquar-
tiers.
The woman, who gave her name as Mrs.
Annie Heilfeing, admitted to having been
married three times. and said that hus-
band No. 3. William Heilfeing. was the
why, Judge she continued, that
man is a burglar. He always had a lot
Of tools about. the house, and always car,
ried a lot of Knockout drops with him.
Heilfeing denied. the woman's state
ment, and the Recorder discharged him.
He also discharged the woman. and adj
vised her not to annoy her third hus-
band. They both left the court room
looking daggerss' at each other. He'll
feing says he will prosecute her for
bigamy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
JOLLY SIX BASKET PARTY.


TIL Jolly Six Pleasure Club held the
basket party which was to nave been
such a financial and social success in
Metropolitan Hall last evening. The COM
mittee in charge confidently expected a
or more persons to be present,
but only a hundred dared the elements.
The highest price paid for a basket was
S2.a5. Miss Louise Sieben won the prize
for the best basket. A trio of Judges
agreed hat her basket, trimmed with
pretty flowers and well stocked with
good things, entitled her to an elegant
banquet lamp.
The organization which gave the party
is composed of six members. Mr.. Chas.
Mullen is President of the Jolly Six
Pleasure Club. NJ. Antonio, Altoona is
rotary, and Mr.. William e.. Coon is SER
geant-at.arms The other male mem
was floor manager. Mrs. William e.
Coons completes the sextette. The guests
danced until midnight, when the baskets
were auctioned OFF and the lucky pur-
chasers adjourned to the supper room
with the lady who owned the basket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
DID MARIA STEAL THE FREAK2
Cat Experts of Crescent Club Say
Nos strange for the Six-Toed
Kind TO Wander.

Maria Burns of No. "a York street was
accused of the theft of q six-toed cat
from Mrs. John Kelly Of No. 101 York
street in Justice Potts court his morn
ing. Maria is an old timer and has a
speaking acquaintance with the police
of the Gregory street station. A few
days g she became one of Mrs. Kelly's
boarders. Mrs. Kelly is a fortune teller.
She sized up Maria's cranium and ar
rived at the conclusion that something
was going to happen. Maria neglected
to settle her board bill promptly and
She was invited to pay or get our. She
got out. The same day Mrs. Kelly looked
for her feline freak, with which she had
been making money at a dime museum
on Newark avenue near City Hall. It
was gone. She suspected Maria and
bail. the Court believing the eat will
return In the course of a day or two.
Captain Farrier, 'sHi" Wallis and several
other members of the Crescent Club,
who are authorities on cats. say that six
toed members of the race have a weak
time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
SELLING TIN WATCHES.

Richard Roach, 50 years old, Of No. 41s
Cana street. New York, was arrested in
Hoboken last night for selling fake jewel
ry and acting in a suspicious manner.
HIS Jewelry consisted of tin watches
brass pins and glass, diamonds. which he
was charging all the way from five and
zen cents to as many dollars for accord
ing to his victim. If the victim hannened
to be a Hudson street ssangeP, the ar
flcles were sold at bottom figures, but if
y cnanced to be a ~greenhorn the ten
cent watch generally went for five or SIX
dollars, after the "jay'' had knocked the
price down from $40. Roach was held for
further examination by the Recorder this
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24

The Erie Railroad has completed its arrange
ments for the annual excursions to Greenwood
clad mountains. possesses attractions for a
days rest and recreation not to be eclipsed
by any place in the State. There is every IA
eiiity for boating and fishing and 1t is a splen-
did place for picnic parties. In the glens SUR
rounding the lake are found every opportunity
to spend a delightful day. Regular trains are
run at intervals at low rates. The resort is
specially adapted to societies, Sunday schools,
clubs and trade organizations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24

The Post Office employees Of the "old Fourth
District, are making a determined effort to
distinguish themselves in some way or other.
They bowl nightly ON Berg's alleys. Franklin
street Last week they organized a glee club
and are holding rehearsals three times a week
at the residence Of James Hogan. on Ogden
avenue. The members OF this very promising
club are Emil Laux, John Heirspeil, A. Thue-
rer, Sam Russell, A.. Rowland. J.. Gallagher,
j. Johnson. James Hogan, Brother Finck ana
Brother Kidder. They have an able director
In the person Of Charles Mcneil Postmaster
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24

Mrs. Alice Keith. q pretty young woman
with blond hair. made an application to the
Orphans Court this moring for an allowances
from a legacy left to her BY her aunt. Sophie
Redding. She WAS accompanied by James F.
Cannon. executor and trustee of the estate.
Mrs. Keith is married. but her husband is
unable 70 support her; II fact she does not
live with him.. Under the Terms of the will
ssse IS not to get the legacy until she is
twenty-one years old and she u now but
eiEhteen-
ia pay board Or provide herself with clothing.
Her legacy amounts to 3, 300. The Court
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24

Today is the last day Of registry for the
April election.
Polls open for registration at / P. M.
Polls close, 9 r. M.
See that your name is properly inscribed
on the list or you may lose your vote.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
FOURTH DISTRICTS MEROURIES

(Sale No. 25Ss.)
The New jersey Title Guarantees and Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-24
GREENWOOD LAKES CHARMS.

Sale No. 2593.)
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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-06-04

violence of the fit of ferocity that had
taken complete possession of him.
Rushing toward the point where the
light had disappeared, he Wcdgcd him
sell into the crovico, grinding his teeth
ip impotcnt rage when he found that,
he could not reach FAR enough TO gcb
the range for a second shot.
After IL was all over, he sat down
upon the log aud examined bis nrmWs
Well as he could by the sense OF tourP :
the wound was nothing but a seyei E
bruise, and hc put his coat on again
with a sigh Of relief. 81 can't aifor1fo
be disabled now" hc muttcred, MT tin
I've given these villains their deserts;
the hardened hrutcs 10 come here and
try 10 Kin man like nrat in trap!"
Then il suddenly occurred to him
that this Hugh ltugbrand, breathing
OUT thrcutcniuRs against his persecu-
tors, was quite q different pereon from
the miserable wretch who but n few
moments before had covered in terror
az the sight of the mountalneer's rife.
ITS the most singular experience |
over heard off, he mused. 1T is, In
deed; there's nothing On my collection
that matches IT, | Wonder IL Il was
only the instinct Of sclf-preservation ?
I thinl, after this / shall be able 70 un-
dcrstand what makes the most inof-
fensiyc animal turn and show fight in
tho last extremity | wonder too. il
hc fine and fcrocious enthusiasm will
come againWhCn it'snecdcd2 I'm afraid
IL Wont lat least, not without q similar
proyocation; and that isn't exactly
what one Graves. Anyway, I'm glad |
didn't die before I knew what IL was to
take my courage in both hands, u only
for This one time, lsuppose didn't have
amy such good luck az 20 hit The follow,
but If they hot got away don't believe
iheyll make me another visit Tonight.
Hcigh-ho! it's something OF bore d
be hungry and tired and sleepy and
! angry all In one oreatb, 1 believe ri
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-06-04

so think il out. Since the night was
clear and calm, the silence I'm the cave
was profound, and, knowing that the
ordinary noises OF the upper world
could not reach him, he was startled
from his rc,cry by sound like the
shunlng OF cautious footsteps, followed
immcd'atclyhs tho appearance ola duh
glow of light m the chamber beyond thc
crc,icc. Ills FIRST Thought was hat his
captors bad come 10 make another at
tempt 60 Kin him, and 1t brought with
il 90 Of tcrbpr similar to that which
had attacked him on the previous night.
hut hc set his teeth and oycrcamc IL,
0aticnng himself against the wall and
waiting hrCnthlcsely for what should
follow H. was q trying moment and
ic Was surprised to find himself grow
ing calmcr and moro collcctt u with the
passing of the tagging seconds; then
the tupling of his nerves told him bat
he had once moro passed the mysterious
boundary between helpless fear and
courageous resolution. and, drawing his
revolver. Ac waited i'm grim silence fer
the appearance OF face ot The opening
While me watched the EIGHT began TO
fndc, and the explanation came 20 bin
at once. They've gone into the mine;
thnt'r better; pcrhapa can catch them
ue thcy come out" I'm a few minutes
the drll glow began TO return, and NE
raw thf two gca as they emerged from
the y, lory leading TO the mine. They
were talking in low tones, and Ring
brand listened.
81 rychtvastoosoon," the one who
carried TIN lamp was snying; "wc-uil II
iest have TO wait ycrc spell till them
'ril,ra get sleepy"
Continued mex week.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-06-04

rick It and try 20 20 to sleep; they'd
have been after me by this time il they
meant to try IL again"
lie stretched himself out beside the
log with the coil of rorc for pillow
IN few minutcs wear.uCa again g..
erted It's claims, and this time hc did
~ awaken until the morning sun had
ace more turned he darkness OF the
avern into murhy twilight.