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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17
LooTlHG IN CHINA

IBy- Cable to The. Associated Press.1
SHANGHAI. Nov. II. 1S9S.-The rebels
have attacked and looted the town of
Kwei-Fu, in the Upper Yang-tse-kiang
Valley. and have burned the Catholic
mission there. No further details are OBJ
tainable al present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17
SMITH ESCAPES WITH A. FINE.

Thomas Smith. who was arraigned in
the First Criminal Court yesterday for
smashing Grocer Oscar Kagon, of Fourth
and Grove streets, in the face with a
seltzer water bottle. was this morning
fined IS by Police Justice Nevin, who said
that Smiths provocation was great.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17

was the figst Landscape Lawn Cemetery ia
the STATE Lot owners have no expense faf
ARE o9 grounds. nor f0f fencing If you need
a cemetery lot fand every family needs onel,
hess is moderate pfiees ana Easy terms q
payment office IN Jersey Cisy $50 Wssfifs-
ton street. oser ptovident Savings Bank. Te-c~
vfone Nc. s2i.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17
BOULEVARD COMMISSIONERS.

The boulevard Commissioners viii or
ganize December, S Charles Birdsall will
be president and Daniel K Lewis secre-
tary Robert UrQuhart VIII just be a,
member.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17
Hartnett's ThermolnetrioaI Eepors
nxED.

TAGGFRT-0n tuesday, November 76
1925. Edward s Taggerts aged S5 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to AZ
teua the funeral services al the funeral
naYior OF, George Stevens, undertaken, No
6d5 Jersey avenue. ca Thursday, NoysEa-
Der II at eight F. A.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Nov. II. 1S9S-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p NJ Friday. For New York City and
vicinftv:-Rain tonight. clearing during
Friday: stationary temperature; brisk TO
high northeast winds.
rTn.4untt.s Thar,,arrss africal Rennrt
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-11-05
itTIII
IN" Best Plaster.

\ plor" Of llannol damp"ned
win Chamh"rI'n'% Pain Balm
and bound ON - the affected
parts l. superior 10 any plaster
When troubled Nl'h a pain in the
chest or side, or lame back. give
1t trial. ! on are certain to be
more than pleased with the very
prompt r"hct which 1t affords.
Pain Balm Is also a certain cure
for rheumatism. For sale by j.
/. MaCkey Il Co. and b. g. Hough
n Co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-11-05

NJ" Na.a, Nov %.--AGviro~
...'h N...'H-u ...a ru'ugr J. ear.
rent tH"r" that the United States
transport rnnama.whirh loft San
Havo fer New York last Tuesday
with 32O passengers, has been lost
oil Cap" Mavsi. Cuba. The news
l. said 10 have been brought 70
Santiago by Il fishing schooner
which, crushing along the coast. -.
sighted wrpckage, among which
was n life prescrver marked
"Pan"ma." Most of the Pauama's :
passengers were soldiers. Among
the civilians were CONGRESSMAN
John Dalzcll. of PENNSYLVANIA
and eX.tUugrcssma George II.
ilutf of GCcensburg. Pa.
ANOTHER REPORT.
Havana. Nov. 3.-The steam.
ship Panama arrived here - dal.
iHud"j cIgltr,.srn@"y< and wa.r
t. K"v West.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-11-05
>"-ro- T:.r for riry Goats.

bn4i' i'"l"rh tobacco haplt cure. Innk,~ weak
men strong. D.UOd pure. 5Uc 81 All Grug.,,sl.i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

show his business sense and ability as a diplo
matist
There are many conflicting reports regarding
the climate OF Liberia, and II is generally re-
garded az the white mans grave" but r. A.
Wright an emigrant from this country, in a let
ter to the Colonization Society, under date of
July 3. 1891 writes:
might say n word concerning my health. I
have been a great deal more healthy here than
| was in America 1t is true that |, in common
with everybody else coming TO this country. had
TO become accrnated. That is to be expected .
if an inhabitant OF this country goes to America
to reside he has to become acclimated there,
but by exercising little care and a little obedi-
to the laws Of health one can very easily
pass the process OF accllmation. | have been
attacked by fever here. and also by the fever
I'm America, and / can truthfully say that | have
had much more severe attacks in Florida than
| have had in Liberia. After passing the
ciimation only has to be careful with him
SELF and is perfectly safe. | have not had to
call for the services of a doctor since my
rival in Since County. For the length OF time
l have been in Liberia l never in my life before
enjoyed better health.
The climate is very seldom too hot. but some
times about this season of the year, ii becomes
rather chilly for me. 1t Is the rainy season and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

vivisection and do not practise 1t. and on that
account they are centuries behind the time on
the subject Of medicine. They have perverted
Ideas OF anatomy and their physicians give all
sorts OF ridiculous trash to their patients ana
rely upon charms and sayings more than they
do upon science. Without vivisection we should
be on the level OF the Chinese to-day"
Dr. Gibier took his visitors to his roof gar
den," where the animals which are used by him
for experimental purposes are kept There were
several kinds Of dogs. rabbits sheep, guinea
pigs and some feathered stock All looked we'll
fed and acted perfectly normal They showed no
fear Of their guardians, although many of the
animals had been operated upon. Blood was
drawn from sheep for antitoxin. and while the
operation was being performed DR.. Gibier ex-
planned that the animal had received cocaine
and felt nothing OF the operation
Later more delicate operation was performed
Tor the purpose of obtaining from a rabbit
hydrophob.a preventive. The animal was placed
on the operating table ana anns.hetized with
the same care as would be bestowed upon
human patient; then the head was sprayed with
antiseptic solution and with carefully clcansed
and perfectly polished and sterilized instruments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

the head was opened by the same operation as
Is performed On the human patient for abscess
on the brain or for the purpose OF extracting
projectilcs Then drop OF hydrophobia virus
was infected on the surface Of the brain and the
wound was closed up with three stitches and an
antiseptic dressing. The little animal was ne
stored to its cage, and five minutes later 1t
"came to" and looked about for It's food When
II found the meal OF carrots which had been left
for it in the cage it nibbled with evident relish.
IAN animal which has been trephined as this
one has been" said DR.. Gibier, will live about
nine days after the operation. For five days 1t
will act in perfectly normal way. and will then
go into a decline. On the seventh day paralysis
will probably set in and the little fellow will
have painless death. possibly a few months
before the time when he would have been
slaughtered by the butcher or died Of disease
contracted through confinement; but the virus
which is taken from him may be the means
OF saving many human lives"
1t was explained that only about one-half Of
one per cent of hydrophobia patients now die.
while % per cent died before the discovery OF
the preventive virus which the direct result
Of vivsec.on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

politicians OF his race as we'll as to his church
people, and he has received the Endorsement OF ms
people generally without regard to religion. his
principle Influence" indeed and the man 10
whom his selection is directly due, George H.
White, member of Congress from the lld Nor'h
Carolina District, is a Presbyterian MT smith
only opponents were those who supported other
candidates, and their opposition was withofa"n
as soon as It was known that his nomination haa
been definitely decided upon
Strange as 1t may seem when the locauon'
climate and life OF Liberia are considered theie
were a number Of candidates for the post many
colorcd men who were anxious TO exchange Vic
comfort and ease OF life In America FOR the
emoIuments and possible glory OF the post al
Monroyia with It's trying climate and the deprl-
vations life there imposes. There Is however,
cboncc for the Minister at this far-away capitai
IN make a reputation for himself, and to bring
the colored people OF that republic iouhdeu Wy
black men. reared by black men, maintained py
black men" closer to their brethren on TINS SIDE
OF the water, and to promote commercial reia-
lions between the United states and Liberia
In his report to the State Department William
IT, Heard, United States Minister ana Oohsui-
General at Monrovia, says:
Tho commerce OF the Republic Is steadily In
produce Is, therefore. ever in the market. I'd"
material is not gathered as formerly, TOT iapoi
ers are now employed steadily on coffee anu
ginger plantations The American merchant
could enter the field here and find great oppor,
tunity to sell his food supplies, for the demand
for American -four. meats, lard, etc. Is s'eduy
and on the increase, the only immigrants are
from the United States and Sierra Leone. rei-
many is now the leading exporter and importer.
German steamers are in these harpors 49,
and sometimes triweekly; British steamers can
once In two weeks and Spanish steamers qudi
tery No American steamer visits MonroVla' az
though Yates and POrteriIeld make regular uiP9
TO Sierra Leone ard have an agency there. rms
Is becoming a great coffee and rubber inarhet
The rubber trade had died out, but IL mas peei
revived by the Germans.
The State Department in its report OF the COM
mercial relations OF the United States IN com
menting on this report remarks:
Further on the Consul-General states that
american products not Imported orcCe
from the United States but are received via
Liverpool and Hamburg, the merchants Oh l1ooe
norris supplying the same. VIZ. toOdst uils vi
goods and shoes principally. IL nee1s scaIce
be remarked that the consumption OF amer i1fii,
nroducts in Liberia through the sources hoted
nv the Consul General, is comparatively IN
significant No European traders, no Del'He.i'
traders in particular. Will push American pI ,
ucts in the Lihcrian or any othcr mdTket M
will of course as good business men, sell AIleri-
can nroducts rather than sell goods at all,
hut under no other circumstances. They are
interested wholly In the sale OF their own prou-
ucts and manufactures.
the limited States has wide field in which TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

our midwinter. Sometimes an oyercoat is ser.
viceable.
Mr.. Wright says Of Monroya:
was agreeably surprised on reaching Mon.
rovia to see It's beautiful situation its size and
the apparent prosperity OF It's Inhabitants IL
may well be called the brick city OF the west
coast Of Africa Many OF the houses are az wen
built and handsomely furnished az are uiose
Of the wel-to-do people OF Richmond, Chares-
ton. or Savannah and, what Is better, all OK
them are owned and occupied by negroes
In conclusion he adds
shall only say that am perfectly saushe1
with Liberia. 1t Is true she has no' ad'ahce1
along the lines Of material deVeiOpW'hl as
could wish to see her. but still she mas Dcoih-
plished quite as much In that direction ~ Ihe
first English settlers in Virginia did IN me same
length OF time making a reasonabie ALLOWANCES
for thu difference in the people OF the 1"o coun-
tries. =, ,,.o.o ,,,
All that has not been done az yet III u'pn.'', -,
the country in every direction Only remains W
no done The foundations have teen iaiu' a,o
the only thing required Of those OF our "a, ~
Will come here in the future Is 70 puip ~. a
these foundations Here the oppor'ul'.i,es ars
nresent for any and every one OF African ~
n do and TO be something both ior Minis t nv
nc race No avenues closed asA'''St I'm, =.
There is no unjust Discrimination Uii - ea,S.
his oolor or race He is a man in the true 'en'e
Of the word. ,. 90 reeide2 No: I
would I return to America 70 res'ue' wv
would not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

Of HIS race. whose welfare and progress are near
to his heart. He was born OF slave parents AT
Glddensville Samson County, N c.. May rs,
1881, and, though only lad when the war broke
out, went a servant with the son Of his mas
ter. Captain II. ID. Lewis. into the Confederate
service. Later like so many colored youths. he
followed Sherman's army. and before the
war closed saw enough of its horrors and Of bat
ties to make him grateful to those who fought
for his freedom.
Mr.. Smith was at Bentonsville the last battle
Of the Civil War. After this battle the regiment
to which young Owen had attached himself
marched to Goldsboro N. c.. to await Schofield
from Newbern and Terry from Wilmington.
When these forces Joined they marched west
ward to Raleigh in pursuit of General Joseph e
Johnston. who surrendered without being at
tackled Smith came North with Sherman's
army but learning that slavery abolished
he turned his face southwark again In search
OF his family. He finally found his mother in
Newborn. and she. with an appreciation Of
education shared by so many slave mothers
which considering their training and environ
ment, it is difficult to understand, placed him at
in school.
The story Of his education is the story Of the
education OF all colored children just after the
war. Whenever and wherever he could he at
tended school. working with faithfulness and
carncsnoss. and from the beginning he showed
marked ability. His early days were spent I'm
the service Of Colonel c. w. Smith. Northern
farmer. Every spare moment at his disposal he
devoted to study and before reaching his ma
jorty had passed the examinations and re-
ceived certificate az a public school teacher.
In the session of 1874 the Legislature OF
South Carolina passed "A law offering all worthy
youths OF the State. white and black. scholar
ships in the State University after they should
have successfully passed certain examinations
owen Smith was the first applicant. and having
complied with all the conditions. entered the
academic department. Later on he took up the
law course, which interrupted by illness
Before he had recovered in the spring OF 1871
the Union troops withdrawn from the
South by President Hayes. the Democratic party
gon the Legislature refused TO make the neces-
sary appropriations for the maintenance OF the
University 1T was closed.
Disappointed in his ambition to obtain a legal
education, Mr.. Smith returned to teaching, but
finally, feeling called to the ministry. he Joined
the North Carolina Conference Of the A. M E.
Zion Church, and was ordained a minister
Since then 1880 he has been a popular and In
nuential preacher, and Is known throughout the
South as an able organizer and builder Of
churches.
Mir. Smiths appointment is acceptable to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
A NEW MINISTER TO LIBERIA
THE REV. OWEN L. w. SMITH AND HIS
INTERESTING RECORD.
A NEGRO BORN IN SLAVERY. HE FOUGHT FOR
THE UNIoN-IIIs INFLUENCE As
LEADER OPPORTUNITIES
LIBERIA
IN LIBERIA.

Washington, Jan. S-The diplomatic appoint
ments Of President Mckinley have been I'M
usually happy. and the men he has CHOSEN
to represent his country abroad VIII reflect
credit on his Administration and make II notable
for all time for it's superior handling of foreign
affairs The President has recently made a
minor appointment, but one Of especial sgnh-
canoe TO millions Of American citizens, that OF
Minister TO Liberia The Rev. Owen L. w.
Smith Of Wilson N. c.. minister OF the a. NJ
f. Zion Church, and leader among his people
In the section from which he comes. has been
named for this post, and his appointment meets
with universal approval from his people.
Mr. Smith is q man Of force and ability. and
no nossesses the gift Of eloquence characteristic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
II Would DETER HIN.

From The Nebraska State Journal
Two ladies' i'm Nebraska town were talking
recently about the characteristics of Mr.. Bryan
one Baptist and the other 4 Presbyterian
The lady who was Baptist remarked that Mr.
Bryan, HlO Is a PresDy terrain, had serious
thoughts Of Joining the Baptist Church. The
other lady looked at her increduously and after
awhile remarked:
"Oh no. he WOn,."
why nOtY
He would have to be immersed and he's
afraid to sc, cut of sight Of the people that
long"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
so HE COULD STAY AT HOME.

From the Chicago Post
IL would go with you to the end Of the EARTH"
he asserted passiOnately.
Not with you wouldn't" she replied
coldly.
"Why not?" he demanded.
"For two reasons" she answered "One Is
that I'm not going. and the other is that there
isn't any"
When meets the prosaic new woman one
has to be careful what he saya
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
BOTH SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED.

From The Yonkers Statesman
Yeast-When woman sings l take notice
she wants a piano. fiddle, or something OF the
kind to accompany her.
CrimsOnbeak-Why, certainly.
well. a bird doesn't need anything TO accom-
pany IL"
"Oh yes ii does"
what"
"A bottle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
on JANUARY I.

From The Cincinnati Enquirer
First Imp-The old man seems 10 ne prev"
busy these times l., ,sts
second Imp-Yes This IS the time he seU
In his paving material, you know.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MONUMENT.

The first step toward securing the Soldiers and
Sailors Monument on the Riverside site from the
new administration was taken by a committee
from the Grand Army of the Republic. in company
with James A. Gouden, In the Mayors office yes
terday afternoon. General Martin 7. Mcmahon.
ex-Judge George NJ Van Hoesen and George Is.
Loud were the G. a. Il. Committee. James a.
Goulden appeared both as n representative OF the
g. A. r. and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Commissions OF which he Is member. They
called on Mayor Van Wyck and presented resou-
tions passed by the Grand Army of the Republic
in favor OF the Claremont site They also had a
plan OF the monument and of the proposed site
one thousand feet north OF Grants tomb.
The Mayor received the committee and talked
over the monument plans. He seemed 10 be favor
ably Impressed and made arrangements with NJ.
C;oulden for calling meeting of the new Soldiers
and Sailors Monument Commission next week.
Tho MAYOR showed TO his callers the list OF names
submitted to him by the Fine Arts Federation and
asked their opinion of the men 10 select for the
Art Commission. They told the Mayor that J. q
A Ward had repeatedly vetoed the resolutions
OF the old commission and suggested Herbert
Adams as a good 10 be selected the sculp-
tor member. Either Mr.. Cook or Mr.. Post was
sugges ted as the architect member John La Fargo
as the painter and Charles r. Rarney Of
the three non-prOfessional members.
The Mayor made n note OF what the visitors
said and may act their suggestions.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
LONG HAUL FOR LOWER FARE.
AN ORDER OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION
EXTENDED FOR YEAR

EXTENDED FOR YEAR.
wasbing,on Jan 1.-THE Interstate Commerce
Commission has issued order. dated January l.,
$50. continuing In force until December 81. 1898 the
order ~ March o. 1897. authorizing certain named
railroad companies 10 charge less for the transporta-
,,o, NJ messengers both eastbound and westbound
.r tho lonser distance by their several connectins
ur.s between points in the Kootenay district :.
r,ritsh Columbia near the northern boundary Of the
Irpi,o1 States between the Cascade and the Rocky
Mountains and points on ,he Detroit and st. Clair
r,vers and easterly thereof IN the Dominion OF
Canada and In that portion OF New-Eng!and reached
diractlv bv the Grand Trunk Railway. than for the
h-tar d,sta noes 10 intermediate points their
s~.rttye lines. II Is prov ided. however, thdt sucn
i,Vsr rates for longer distances shall NOT at any
In he less than those previously established or
trnutnortation of passengers between tie same
polnts II IL further provided that TINS order may
tc revoked at any time without notice.
The following the names or the railroad COM
paneg which made application for the cohinu nee or
tho order and In whose interest 1t was Issued:
Grear Northern Railway, Northern Pacific, Union
p,cidc Afchson, Topeka and Santa re. Chicago
ana Alton Wabash. burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Enithcrn Chicago and Northwestern. Chicago and
Craua Trunk Chicago. burlington ana Northern.
ChIrago burlington and Quincy, Chicago Great
W.sf.rn chicago Milwaukee and -. Pau. Chicdgo.
rock Island ana Pacific. Chicago, 81 Paul. Mime
anoIs and Omaha, Minneapolis and 81. Louis Wis
ch'nsir central Grand Trunk Of Canada. Spokane
sails ana Northern Michigan Central and Toronto.
Hamilton and Buffalo.
The ground FOR the application for the order re-
Veving these carriers from the operation OF the
fourth section OF the act 10 regulate commerce as
regards this traffic was that they might meet the
competition OF the Canadian Pacinc road. line
wholly in Canada
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
GRANTS VIEWS on VICKSBURG.
THE CAMPAIGN NOT JUSTIFIED AS MILITARY
OPERATION-THE PLAN FOR
MILITARY PARK.

OPERATlON-THE Pl'AN FUN
MILITARY PARK.
Washington Jan. u.-General Grants estimate oi
the yIcksburg campaign was an Interesting feature
developed during call to-day of prominent military
men on Sneaker Reed and his Republican associates
n, the Committee on Rules The delegation inciud-
ed Generaf Goblin. Commander-in-Chief OF the Grand
Army of the Republic; Colonel Frederick ID. Grant
representing the Army Of the tennessee ana 'he
Loyal Legion: Captain Rigby. OF Iowa secretary OF
the Vlcksburg Association, and Coohei EVers' req
reseutin the soldiers OF Illinois. They appeared 10
urge consideration OF the bill making a National
military park OF the Vcksburg battlefield. General
Goblin spoke for the Grand Army or the Repuohc'
that body having resolved at the Buffalo encamp-
ment to advocate this measure strongly. He SAID
that Of all batte-helds not yet designated as parks,
this one was regarded by the soldiers as the one to
be set aside similar view was expressed In LET
FER from General Dodge, president OF the Army OF
the Tennessee. who stated that the Vicksburg cam
pagn was looked upon as the key 10 the do"nia!i
OF the rebellion.
Colonel Grant spoke for the Army OF the Tennes-
see saying that IL had furnished to the Nicksours
camnaign Grant Sherman Sheridan, Mcpherson
and Howard. Shiloh marked as National
park yet Vicksburg was more particularly the great
victory OF that army. Colonel Grant said that MS
fathers estimate OF NicksDurg from the standpoint
Of a military operation, was low General Grant
had not considered IL safe move, but II had peen
forced on him by political considerations. since a
retreat would have meant political disaster In the
North But while in principle the campaign nad
not been approved Colonel Grant said his fatner
regarded the bodness OF its execution as making II
a success. 1t had furnished a lesson 10 European
military authorities to leaving base OF supplies
and depending on the enemys country for supplies
and although a dangerous precedent, European mil
itarv authorities now approved II. Colonel Grant
said that sherman agreed with Grant that the cam
paign was not justified from a military standpoint
Speaker Reed. IN replying, said the committee
needed no prompting toward h0norng the service OF
Grant and the Army OF the Tennessee. Yet, the
question was not simple one. as many bills were
pending and It was most difficult 70 determine
which were the most meritorlous. Moreover, Mr..
Reed said. the question Of keeping expenditures
within the revenues OF the Government was still
vih congress and was an injunction against many
steps which K desired 10 take. He assured the
delegation ;hat the measure they advocated would
receive every possible consideration