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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-09-08
FOR SALE.

offer for sale my farm Of 1891 acres
of good Limestone Land, situated one
half mile from Engle's Station. jefferson
county, w. Va, with good House and
Barn and other Buildings. Running
Water through the farm. Also large
Peach Orchard of 1850 Trees. Good
signs of Oil on the farm.
NJ. NJ. MOLER.
Keller's, W. Va.
Ian. 90 lS9S-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-09-08
100000
Saved in Two Years.
We Sold During the Past Two Years
10000 BIiGkenSderfer TypewTiterS.

In other words 10000 business and
professional men, instead of paying 500
for typewriter have bought the BLlCk-
ENSDERFER for $50, thereby saving
themselves the neat sum of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-09-08

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small in
size, tasteless, efficient, thorough. As one man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-09-08
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

he following is the time o train sstopping
Shenandoah Junction, In effect May To-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
IuCBNDIARY FIRE.
Lives of Sixteen People I'M
perilled by an Unknown
Fiend in a New York
Tenement.

NEW YORK, Jan. 49, 1Se7.-An incen-
diary fire imperilled the lives of sixteen
families living in the apartment house, NO.
,37S Third avenue, today. All escaped
without serious injury, however, and the
fire. caused but slight damage to the
building. The ground floor was occupied
by M. A. Berstein as dry goods store.
The fire had been started underneath the
stairway on the ground floor, and after
the fire evidence was found which will
cause an investigation. The contents OF
a gallon can of naphtha had been spilled
on the floor where the fire started.
Mrs. John Martin. the lady on the, first
floor being awakened by the smell of
smoke. aroused her husband They gave
the alarm Mr.. Martin rescued his little
daughter, carrying her downstairs through
the smoke and flames. The police rescued
a Mrs Ludwig and three small children,
who also lived on the first floor. The
other tenants amid great confusion eveu-
tually reached places of safety.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
n'GOWAu'S DIVORCE.
Vice Chancellor Reed Refuses
to Set Aside the Oklahoma
Decree.
Especial to ..rhe Jersey city News."l


TRENTON, Jan. 13, 1S9s.-Vice Chancel-
lor Reed has filed an opinion refusing to
set aside the Oklahoma divorce granted
to Frank A. Mcgowan from his wife,
Mary Mcgowan. The Vice Chancellor says
that there was no proof before the Court
of Chancery that Mcgowan was not a
legal resident of Oklahoma at the time
he obligated this divorce there.
Vice Chancellor Reed, in his opinion,
holds that whatever the law may be in
other States, that it is settled in New
Jersey that the recital in a decree of
divorce granted in another State, that
the petitioner was bona fide resident of
that State according to the statute Is
conclusive and stops the courts of this
State from disregarding the decree. \
The Vice Chancellor refuses Mrs. Ma
gowan's application for an allowance for
maintenance on the ground that it would
first be necessary to have the Oklahoma
divorce set aside. He also refuses to
compel Mcgowan to carry out the agree
ment which he made with his wife to
pay her certain allowance upon ver-
bal promise that she would not oppose
his suit for divorce in the Oklahoma
courts Her claims that this agreement
was secured by fraud did not prevent
her from defending the divorce suit II
she had seen fit to do So
Frank C. Lawthorp, counsel for Mrs.
Mary Mcgowan when seen by a reporter,
said the case might be carried to the
Court of Errors, or an effort might be
made to have the Oklahoma courts re-
open the case. He said he had not de-
cided what steps to. take in the matter
and would not decide until he had con-
suited his client. Mcgowan is still out OF
the city
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
THANKED GOVERNOR GRIeGs.
Greenville eRepublfcaDL~ague Pleased
WIFE Mr.. ErWIn,s Appoinlmens.

OreenviIle RepubItcaDL~ague Pleased
With Mr.. Eruvin's Appointment.
The Greenville Republican League Club
held a decidedly interesting meeting last
evening in the club house on Danforth
avenue and elected these trustees:-
Charles Rose, John Sotheren, Edwin
Birch, Benjamin Franklin and John
Hampton. Theodore Ennis was also elect
ed corresponding secretary after hot
fight, his opponent being Harry Petty
The following resolution was passed unan-
imously:-
Whereas, The Honorable John w.
Griggs having appointed one of our
most estimable citizens and fellow
townsmen, James s. Erwin. as Prose-
cutor of the Pleas for Hudson County,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Greenville Re
publican League Club heartily en-
dorses the action taken and hereby
tenders to the Honorable James S.
Erwin our most hearty congratula-
tions. and extend to the Honorable
John w. Griggs our sincere thanks
for this appointment.
Sergeant-at-Arms Charles r. Cocks
was presented with billiard cue which
was about two feet long. This was pre-
sented as joke, as Mr.. Cocks is only
about four feet seven inches in height.
The entertainment committee was in
structed to arrange for pool tourna-
ment to be given shortly. 1t was also
arranged TO nave the pictures OF the mem
berS taken in a group which will be
framed and hung in the club house.
The new committees are rapidly getting
the affairs of the club in excellent shape.
The members of the house committee
have busted themselves during the past
week in cataloguing all of the books of the
club, of which there are over seven hun
dred. The members are thinking seri-
ously of starting a library for the pur-
pose of lending books to the different
members. Frank Klein is the librarian
and has absolute charge of that depart
mant
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
ID he'd.

FowLER.-on Thursday, January Is.
Lucien D. Fowler, aged As years.
Relatives and friends also Van Houten
Post, G. A. r., and Hiram Lodge. No II:
F. e. A M are invited to attend funeral
services Saturday, at two P M, from
Emory NJ. E. Church on Belmont avenue.
Heights
LOSEY-On Tuesday, Jan: Il, 1898, Fran
els Carpenter, widow of Joseph Losey.
Services at late residence. No. 20S Bel.
mont avenue, on Thursday. Jan. l3, az
Interment at Washington, N. ].
.McHALE-A solemn mass (month's meme
ory) will be celebrated at the Church
Of Our Lady Of Grace HSsSke9 ,sos IN n;
O'Clock A. NJ, for the repose of the
soul of the Rev. John NJ. McHale.
PETTIT-At his late residence, No. 2aa
Eye avenue, on Tuesday, Jan. IL. 1898,
Isaac H. Petit.
Services on Thursday, Jan. Is, at
P. NJ. Friends invited. Burial at con-
venience of the family.
DODSON.--At his late residence, 14s Erie
street, on Wednesday,, Jan. II, 1885,
Ellis A. husband of Nellie A. Dodsons
aged Al years
Relatives and friends, also Jersey City
Council No 12 Order of Chosen Friends,
and Jersey City Police Department, are
invited to attend tn funeral on Friday.
Jan. IA, at p. NJ, from the Park Re-
formed Church, corner Eighth street and
East Hamilton place.
EGUELIN-On Wednesday, January 70,
1893, Tessie, beloved daughter of Cath
crime and the late John F, Eguelin.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funedal
from her late residence, No. 21S Thir-
teenth street. on Saturday, January Is, at
nine A M; thence to ST. Luey's r. c.
Church, where a requiem high mass VIII
be offered for the happy repose of her
soul.
STONEHAM.-On Thursday morning,
Jan l3, 1898 Alice. beloved wife of
Charles A Stonham and daughter Of
James and Ellen Rafter.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
BRUNS.-very suddenly. at his residence,
No. 1877 Jackson avenue, on WedneS-
day January Y, 1898. at 11:45 P. NJ,
John b. Bruns, the well known grocer.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
HETHERINGTON.--O Wednesday, JAM
uary 12, 1898, John Hetherington, aged
rs years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Friday, Janu-
ary IA. at eight 2. M. from No. 20 Bel
mont avenue, Heights.
LYONSOn Wednesday, Jan. u, 1898, at
No 159 East Forty-ninth street, New
York City Marie Aloysious, only be-
loved daughter of Richard j., Jr. and
Minnie Lyons, aged l year and 7
Funeral on Friday. Jan. IA. 1898. at
o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
THOSE AMENDMENTS.
Argument of the Cert7orari Will BE
Made Next Month.

In the matter of the writ of certiorari
brought against Charles Bott, as Gus
todian of the records of the special cleo
ton, last year, on the Constitutional
Amendments, the lawyers are now pre-
pairing their Reasons, and will file them
with the Supreme Court on the 22d in
slant. 1t is not probable that any testi-
mony will be taken, but the issues will
be argued on the face of the returns. the
principal question involved being whether
the majority of the votes cast or a ma
jority of the votes counted by the cleo
ton officers was necessary to the adop-
ton of the amendments. The argument
will take place before the Branch Court
some time in the week beginning Febru-
ary 10. The Branch Court is now COM
posed of Justices Dixon Van Syckel and
Collins The two last named will prob
ably be continued, while Justice Dixon
may retire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
BLAoKGUARDLY POLICE WORK.
Rooseveltfsm in Hoboken Rebuked
BIZ a Jury In the Court Of Sessions.

by a Jury Ira the Court of Sessions.
The West Hoboken police were seized
with an unusual spasm of virtue last july
and two astute officers. Philip Schunck
and Frederick Ruehl, were sent aut in citi-
zens' clothes to get evidence against John
Studle, a restaurant keeper, at No. 463
Spring street. who was suspected of SELL
ing liquor without license. The anna
teur lily cops had read in the newspa-
pers that policemen in New York had
captured violators of the liquor law by
pretending to be sick and getting the sym
pathetic saloonkeeper to sell the liquor,
and they decided to adopt that plan. On
July 16, they went to Studies restaurant
and started in on their detective work by
ordering coffee.
The coffee was served and then Ruehl,
with an ability which would make Sher-
lock Holmes green with envy, pretended
to be seized with violent spasm.. He
doubled himself up and groaned with
agony. Presently he suggested that a
little whiskey might relieve him. Stu
die, in the goodness of his heart, produced
a pint flask of whiskey and gave the ap-
Schunck suggested that little of the
whskey might do him good, too, and
Studle gave him drink. Having, as they
thought, accomplished their purpose, they
left two nicllles on the counter and went
to report their brilliant achievement to
their superior officers.
Studle was tried in the General Sessions
Court yesterday afternoon for selling
liquor without license Studle said he
took the nickels thinking they We're left
on the counter in payment for the cot,
fee. He had forgotten that the ''fly cops"
had already paid for it.
The jury lost very little time in acquit-
ting the defendant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
,rhe FInisllf,,. Touct,.

Lady Betty Cunningham. having had
some difference of opinion with the parish
minister, instead of putting her usual con
tribution in the collection plate, merely
gave a stately bow. This having occurred
several sundays in succession, the elder
in charge of the plate at last lost pa
tience, and blurted8 out:-
1--WE cud dae wi less O yer manners
and mair O. yer siller, ma leddy.
Dining on one occasion at the house of
nobleman, DIR. Chalmers happened to
in a not-over-w ll-pleased tone. said
Are you aware. Or. Chalmers, that
Lady Betty is a relative of mine?'
II was not aware my lord. replied the
doctor. ..but. With your permission,
shall mention the fact the next time tell
the story. The Observer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
LAWYER BABBITT'S REQUEST.
Asks Riparian Commissioners for :
Granl 10 Rlast nj the Palisades.

Counselor K. o. Babbitt of this city
sent to the meeting of the State Board of
Riparian Commissioners today a long let
ter asking for a grant of lands belonging
to the State in front of a tract of land
some 700 feet fronting on the Hudson
River and belonging to Frederick R. Con-
dict, the distinguished New York law
yer.
Mr.. Babbitt's contention was that it was
impossible for Mr.. Condict to utilize the
land lying. between high water mark and
the base of the Palisades unless the rock
lying between these points was first re-
moved. Twice within the year. he said,
an opportunity was offered to sell this
property for $35, 900 provided a grant from
the State could be obtained without re-
strctions to prevent preparation of the
land
Mr.. Babbitt submitted a copy of a letter
written to Senator Johnson of Hacken-
sack, in which he said:-
II am the loser OF S35. 900 which I could
get for the property were it not for this
obnoxious provision. The State loses the
money which am willing to pay for a
grant without conditions, and the County
of Bergen loses the taxes on at least
100000 of improvements which would be
put on the property, and the many advan-
tages of a new enterprise employing many
men. All this for a few hysterical old
women and persons interested in stone
quarries in other sections of the county.
1t is all very well to cry:-'Save the Palf-
sades, but let it be done at the public
expense and not by confiscating the prop
erty of a few individuals for that pur-
pose"
Mr. Babbitt enclosed an amendment to
the act of 1895 which excludes conditions
as to blasting and preparing the ground
for construction of buildings for CONNER
cial purposes. No action was taken on
the application.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
DEMOCRACY'S HOME.
The Davis Association Has
Bought the Mckenzie
Homestead.
THE CONSIDERATION WAS $4,000
When Fitted Up 1t Will Be the
Finest Political Club House
in the State.

Sheriff William Heller, who Is treas
urer of the Robert Davis Association, this
morning, on behalf of the association,
purchased the present clubhouse In Mer-
Ger street. The price paid was $4,000
cash. The purchase was made through
Robert McAndrew, the agent for Mr..
and Mrs. John Ewing, the owners. A
few weeks ago the association bought
two houses in Mercer street, opposite No.
8 engine house, paying $500. When the
buildings were examined it was found
that it would cost a few thousand dol-
lars to put them in shape for clubhouse
purposes. The subject was considered
by the Finance Committee and Sheriff
Heller finally came to the rescue, de-
claring that he would take the two
houses off the associations hands. His
offer was accepted and title was passed
to him a few days later.
In the meantime returns had been made
to Robert McAndrew for the purchase of
the present clubhouse. From $4,000. his
original asking price, he dropped to
81 600 He was offered $4,000, and after
consulting with Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing, ac-
cepted the proposition. A deposit to bind
the bargain was made and title was
passed today
The clubhouse is the homestead of the
late George r. Mckenzie. The building
covers two lots, and besides it is a part of
a lot on which stands a stable. The
house is just what the association requires
except that the assembly room is too
small. To remedy that difficulty, what is
now the conservatory is to be cut away,
and an extension built, which will enlarge
the assembly room so that seating ca
pacity for at least three hundred will be
provided. 1t is proposed to spend. about
$1,000 on improvements A bowling alley
and possibly, a gymnasium, will be added.
When the proposed improvements have
Been finished the association will have as
fine a clubhouse as there is in the State.
Treasurer Heller is delighted that the
association has secured the Mckenzie
property at such a reasonable figure.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
RAILROAD COMPANIES UNITE!
All the Junction Roads Merge i'm
One Corporation.


The stockholders Of the National Docks
Railway Company held a special meeting
at noon today at the company's offices at
Cobmmunipaw to consider an agreement
for consolidation with the National Docks
and N. j. Junction Connecting Railway
Company, the Kill Won Kuli Railway
Company and the Bay Creek Railway
Company At the same time the stock
holders of the other three companies
held special meetings for the same pur-
pose.
A large majority of the stock was
represented and the agreements made
by the Board of Directors of the four
companies were formally adopted.
Stock will be issued in the console
dated company, which will be known
as the National Docks Railway Company
to the value of the holdings of the stock
holders in the companies which have been
company will meet at an early date for
the election of directors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13

himself than had I. l must say Aow, and
will in due time to the public of New Jer-
sey, that the Republican party must now
be held strictly accountable for legislation
on railroads on what they do and what
they do not do. They will also be held
strictly responsible for all disbursements,
as the Democrats not being on committees
may vote or not vote on measures COM
ing from such committees. as we not hav-
ing representation on such committees.
would not have an opportunity to know
the reasons which moved them or urged
their enactment,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
TALENT AID LIBITUM.
Any Number OF Fright Young Mon
II aady to Detect for Prosecutor Erwin

When Judge James S. Erwin assumes
the duties of Prosecutor of the Pleas he
will have no difficulty in finding any num-
Der of clever and astute gentlemen will
ing to assist him in the capacity of Pros
ecutor's detectives. Although not can
didate for the position, 1t is probable
that Judge Erwin will ask his brother.
John y, to accept the position OF Chief
Detective, for the reason that he would
then have a man in his office in whom
he could place entire confidence and
whose ability could not be questioned.
Among the other candidates are George
Linn, brother of the late Fred Linn.
Mr.. Linn has very strong backing and
is competent. Other candidates are
Frank Lockwood, who will probably land
the second prize; Edward Mccormack,
Captain Jack" Graham, Constable Joe
Locke Deputy Health Inspector Ed.
Mitchell, whose name is always mention
ed when any office is to be filled which
has a comfortable salary and little work
attached to it, and Joseph J. Guisto, now
a member of the County Board of Elec-
tionS. There are others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
SAVED BY A BRAVE WOMAN.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 1S9S.-Mrs. Fred
erick Tomlinson when she found that her
boarding house, at No. 165 Eighth avenue,
was on fire today, gave her first atten-
tions to arousing all her boarders. Being
assured of their safety she and her hus-
band wrapped themselves in blankets and
made their way through the flames.
They got through all right except that
the husband was scorched by the
blanket catching fire.
The tenants of the upper floors sought
the fire escapes and remained there till
the fire was extinguished The build
ing suffered only small damage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13

daughter. survive him. Mr.. Fowler was
a member of the Emory Methodist Epis-
copal Church, OF Hiram Lodge, r. & A.
M, Van Houten Post, e. A. r., and was
also Royal Arcanumite.
The funeral will take place from the
Emory M. e. Church Saturday afternoon
pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Dr.
Lowery, a former pastor, will conduct the
services Members of Van Houten Post
and Hiram Lodge will act as an escort
to the hearse bearing the body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
GLEDHILL TO BE CHAIRMAN.
Speculation AboDt the Hudson
County Lexow Comm1tlee.


According to the Evening News of
Newark the Hudson Lexow Committee
will be appointed next week and will con-
sist of four Republicans and one Demo-
crat. The latter will probably be Assem-
blyman Woolley of Monmouth, and it is
expected that Leader Gledhill will be the
chairman of the committee. When APP
pointed the committee will go to work
at once and sit at least two days each
week in order that it may conclude it's
work and report articles of impeachment
If found warranted. before the heavy
legislative work of the session COM
mences.
The investigation will be confined prin-
cipally to the Sheriff's office, and very
interesting developments are anticipated.
The Prosecutors office will also be Lex
owed but more with the intention of
ascertaining officially the true conditions
of it's affairs than for the purpose of
securing the removal of the present in
cumbent of that office, because his term
has almost expired
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
BERGEN REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The Bergen Republican Club held its an
nual meeting and election of officers last
night The following officers were elect
ed:-President. John P. Landrine; First
Vice-Preident, William r. Harrison; Sec
ond President, Charles Stahl; Secre-
iary, c. L. D. Hopson; Financial Secre-
Stubenvoll; Trustees, o. K. Gardner
Garret Brace, George Johnson w. w.
Cook and A. G. Young; Executive Com
mittee, William Ely, Allan Mclean, A. w
Rake, Thomas Mills, George Divers and
John Graham.
A resolution was passed endorsing the
appointments made by Governor Griggs.
An effort will be made to have Captain
Jack Graham appointed Prosecutors de-
tective.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
FIRST NATIONAL BANKS OFFICERS

At the annual election of the officers of
the First National Bank. held this morn
ing in the bank building. Exchange place
and Hudson street, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:-E. F.
G.. Young, President; G. T. Smith, Vice
President G. w. Conklin, Cashier, and
r w. Omberson, Assistant Cashier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

The body of an unknown man,
apparently thirty-five vars old five
feet ten inches tall, and weighing 16o
pounds, was found on the tracks of the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Brunswick
street by a track walker at 5:45 o'clock
this morning. The body was dressed IN
a, dark coat. oyeralls and an outing shirt.
It was removed to Speer's nlorgue. The
man had evidently been struck by
passing train some time. during the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
BOYS STOLE LEAD PIPE.

William Harris IA years old, of No. 1852
Mercer street, was arraigned before Po-
lice Justice Nevin, in the First Criminal
Court, this morning, and was held for ex-
animation on the charge of stealing lead
pipe and faucets from the supply yard OF
owen Farley. at No. 200 Fifth street. He
will be tried tomorrow morning, when
other boys who were implicated in the
theft will be arraigned also.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
THE SIDEWALK PLBW UP.

Edward Snedicker 35 years old, of No. 80
Montgomery street, fell on Newark ave-
nue. last night while drunk, and cut the
back of his head He was arrested by
Patrolman Flanagan and sent to the City
Hospital He was not able to appear in
Court this morning.
Edward S. Barnes, 5S years old, of No.
357 Palisade avenue fell at Palisade ave
nue. and Franklin street, and broke his
knee cap. He was taken home and att
tended by DR. Steadman OF Hoboken.
Later he was removed to st. Mary's Hos
pital in Hoboken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-13
COLONEL PIOQUART ARRESTED.

TBy Cable to The Associated Press
PARIS, Jan. 1s. lSss.-Colonel Picquart
(who is understood to be the officer who
brought the charges against Major Count
Ferdinand Walsn Estsrhazy, recently ac-
Quilted of treason by a court martial)
was arrested this morning and incarcer-
ated in the fortress at Mont Valerien.