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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
KILLED HER INFANT CHILD.
Mrs. Macie, Deserted by Husband,
Gives Laudanum to Her Family.

WOODSTOCK, VT, April A. 1S99.-Mrs.
Edward ]. Macie, an inmate of the
Barnard Poor Farm, has been placed in
Jail here to await the action of the grand
jury on charge of killing her infant child.
1t is claimed that the woman, having
been deserted by her husband, was com
PEELED to go to the town for help for her
self and her young daughter. After she
had been admitted to the town farm,
several weeks ago, she gave birth to an
infant. Last Monday, in a fit of despond-
ency. it is alleged that the woman adj
ministered laudanum to both her children
and took a dose herself.
The illness of the three victims was dis
covered in time for the woman and the
older child to be saved. The infant died.
Mrs. Mace formerly was Miss Myrtle T.
Jessarnin, of Rochester, N. Y. 1t is
claimed her husband and six-year-old
son are in Hartford.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CONSULS GOING TO SPAIN
United States Has Directed
Their Return--Mr. BartIeman
and MIR. Bowen to Go.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA, 1sss-.
The Secretary of State has directed the
return to their posts in Spain of the
United States eonsuls who were obliged
to leave on account of the war. Two Of
these officers, Consul H. w. Bowen, at
Barcelona, and Richard NJ. Bartleman, at
Malaga, are now in New York. The third,
Mr. ]. Howell Carroll, consul at Cadiz, is
now at Gibraltar
The department has determined that
they shall all be retained in the consular
service, there being no evidence of any
personal ill-feeling incurred by them. The
sub-consular officers mostly remained in
Spain throughout the war and were un-
disturbed, some even continuing to dis-
charge part of their official duties~
They will also be continued in the ser.
vice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
TRIAL OF MRS. GEORGE.
Witness Detailed Threats Made
Before the Murder.

CANTON, o., April IA, 1S99.-Additional
cross s-examination of Mrs. Mary Finley
opened today's proceedings in the trial
of Mrs George, for the murder of James
D. Saxton. This was chiefly directed to-
wards proving that the witness had been
coached for her direct testimony
Mrs. Mary Hauman related CONVERSE
tions of Mrs George. In one the latter
told of having kept Saxton from entering
the Althouse home by pointing a pistol
and making him come away with her
Mrs. George asked Saxton if he was
ready. to die then and said she could
have killed him then, but wanted her hus-
band, Mr.. George, to get some of his
money first, Witness also detailed other
threats made by Mrs. George
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
LONDON'S EXCHANGE Dull.
New Stamp Duties Caused a
Stagnation In American
Securities.
[By Cable. to The Associated Press. ]

DONDON, April A. 1899.-Business was
dull on the Stock Exchange here today,
owing to the new stamp duties Give shili-
ing per el0o on foreign and colonial bonds
stocks and shares, and two shillings per
G100 on loan, capital and debenture stock
created by corporations or companies un-
der the statutes). This caused a stagna-
tion of business, particularly in American
securities.
AS it works out there is a shilling per
share duty on every purchase, which is
a serious blow to option Arbitragers In
London, Amsterdam and New York are
notably affected some declaring that a
third of their income is gone.
The new order of things also materially
interferes with frequent transfers Of
stock and it is pointed out that the new
tax hits New York tremendously.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
AIDING FRENCH CoNvIcTs' ESCAPE
Abuses at Penal Settlement So Out
rauaous Shipz Take the Men,

TORONTO, Ont, April IA, 1s99.-A spe-
cial from Victoria, B. c., says
A letter received by a resident of this
city from Wellington, N. T., gives details
of frightful cruelties to which the un-
happy convicts in the French penal set
tlement of New Caledonia are subjected
by the officials in charge, throwing into
the shade the worst abuses of the old
convict settlements in Australia.
So outrageous has the treatment of
prisoners been and SO great sympathy
for them been evoked, that foreign ves-
sells have aided the wretches in making
their escape to such an extent that no
less than thirty have got away in the
last month Three have arrived at New
wellington on the steamer Rippingham,
and they tell fearful tales of their suffer
ings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CANON HMoyNAHAN HERE.
Staying For, a Few Days With
Father Carroll.

The Rev. Canon Moynahan, whogwas a
very close friend of the late Father Hen
messy, of st. Patrick's' Catholic Church,
and who is well known TO the members of
that church, arrived here from the West
yesterday, and is at present stopping with
the Rev. L. C. M. Carroll of st. Patrick's.
Canon Moynahan will leave for Newark,
probably tomorrow. where he will remain
with the Rev. Father Sheehan of the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The VEN
cradle pastor, who is now more than eigh-
ty years old. will remain in Newark the
rest of his days.
Canon Moynahan was born in Ireland
and educated in that country. On coming
to this country he went to New Orleans,
where he built large cathedral. Every
year while Father Hennessy was at st.
Patrick's, Canon Moynahan would visit
him in August and preach the anniver-
sary sermon.
Canon Moynahan remained with Father
Hennessy several years before the latter's
death. He then went TO Peoria, Ill. Last
summer he visited his old home in Ire
land. Canon Moynahan is now enjoying
good health. He has an excellent MEM
ory.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CRESCENT HALL ENTERTAINMENT.

A very interesting entertainment was
given last evening in Crescent Hall, under
the direction of Prof Trickert. All of
the numbers were excellent and the enter
tainers were heartily applauded. The pro-
gramme included selections by the Wash
ington Band, under the able direction Of
William Anstett, recitatfons by Miss
Emma Sidmann; piano solos, by Mrs W.
d. McCowaI selections, by the Little
Folk Quartette. composed Of Miss Millie
A1tyattter, Charles Lynn, Fred Martans
and Joseph Hopper; whistling solos. by
Cecil Tippett, and negro oddities, by Miss.
Ethel Orr. Dancing followed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
KAPIoLANI SERIOUSLY ILL

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April IA, 1Sss--
Honolulu advices of April says:-"Ths
ex-Queen Dowager Kapiolani is seriously
ill. She had another stroke of apoplexy
about week since, and in place of be-
coming better, she walled from day to
day. Not even her most intimate friends
are allowed to see her.
Prince Cupid Kalanianole returned from
Kona in the steamer Mauna Loa on April
4, having been summoned to hasten to the
bedside of his aunt. The physicians are
hopeful, but the case is a desperate one.n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
THIEVES ON. ARLINGTON AVENUE.

The house occupied by Louis Evans, Of
No. 110 Arlington avenue, was entered by
thieves, between one and six o'clock this
morning. Entrance was gained'by means of
a parlor window which was left open. The
following articles were stoien:-An open
face stop watch, a pair of opera glasses,
a leather travelling bag, a pair Of shoes,
and a black double breasted overcoat
The value Of the articles was $50.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
SURPRISE PARTY TO ALLIE LUTEs

A surprise party was rendered last night
to Allie Lutes, step-son of Mr.. Walter
Dear, at the latter's residence, No 255
Fifth street, last evening. There were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dear, Rich
ard Evans, Prof. Hartwick, Miss Mary
Eckhoff, Miss Lottie Curtis, Miss May
Wicks, Mrs. ]. A. Waddell, Mr.. and Mrs
Draemus, Miss Hattie Waddell.
A number of plano selections were rem
dered by Miss Curtis and Miss Waddell
and others. Prof. Hartwick rendered sew
eral selections on the violin, with piano
accompaniment by Miss Waddell. There
were a number of vocal solos and cho-
ruses sung The evening was very pleas
antly spent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
MUST NOT LOAF ON CORNERS.

Matthew White Is years old of Jersey
avenue; Joseph Tolnilson, 70 years, of No.
100 Railroad avenue and Joseph Bradley,
10 years of No. 142 Newarkavenue, were
charged with being disorderly persons by
Johnathan Campbell, of No. 325 Barrow
street, in the First Criminal Court this
morning. Campbell is annoyed by their
lettering on the corner of Barrow and
Railroad avenue and acting in dis
orderly manner.
They were reprimanded and warned
against repitition of the offense and
were paroled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
DIED

ARNOLD--On Wednesday, April u, 1884
and daughter of Jacob and Mary
Schmidt, aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 1S5 Fulton avenue, on
Saturday, April Is, at 2:S0 P. NJ.
HARDER-On Wednesday, April II, 1899.
William Harder, beloved son of Ferdi-
nand and Louise Harder, aged So
years.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 129
St. PauTs avenue, on Sunday, April 16s
at l p M
Interment in New York Bay Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CABLE CLUBS sATe.

The committee in charge of the Cable
Clubs proposed stag, to be held at the
clubhouse tomorrow night, has COM
pleted its labors. An excellent programme
has been arranged and everything prom
ises to be fully up to the clubs usual
standard in running off such affairs. 1t
will embrace number of clever sparring
events.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CELEBRATED BY THE BAND.
Inspector Lange's Birthday Was
Observed On Board Ship.

Chief of Police Murphy, this morning,
received the following letter from former
Inspector William Lange, from on board
the Kaiser Frederick, in the German
Sea-
Benjamin Murphy, Chief of Police, Jer-
sey City
French coast in sight. All well on
board. Good voyage with the exception
of the first two days from New York.
During the storm which ragged the steam
er lost two blades from her propeller. In
spite of the loss the vessel made $50 miles
per day. Easter Sunday morning, when
we were 2,oOo miles from Jersey. City, we
saw a three-masted ship sinking. The
sails were in rags, the masts broken and
the sea rolling over her. The captain of
the steamer sailed the vessel around the
sinking ship and blew the distress whis-
tie. We saw no signs of life. I hope
all on board were saved before we saw
the wreck.
To-day is my birthday, and 1 was sur
prised by the ships full band playing In
front of my state-room door. 1t was the
work of Mr.. Engelbrecht of the Dixon
Crucible Works With best regards to
all. Yours truly,
wv. H. LANCE"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
PRAIRIE ON FIRE.

CHEYENNE WELLS, Col, April II,
1899.-Hundreds of square miles of graz
ing land have been burned by prairie fires
south, east and west of Cheyenne Wells.
Thousands of cattle have been driven to
other ranges.
Further west on Wild Horse range, an
other fire started yesterday and has burn
ed over an area of twenty square miles.
Today it is spreading unchecked toward
the west
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER BETTER

NEW ORLEANS. La, April IA. 1895
Charles Dudley Warner, who is i'll with
pneumonia, continues to improve. His
wife and Charles H. Clark of Hartford,
are with him. The physicians are hope
full of his recovery.
Mr. Clark said today that no danger is
apprehended at this time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
sCHLEY's NEW DUTY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA, 1S9e.--
Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, who has been
on waiting orders since relieved of the
command of the Flying Squadron, was to-
day assigned to duty as a member of the
Naval Examining Board in this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14

There are three different police bodies
in the Holy City, "gensd 'armes, police-
men and municipal guards 1t is now
the first named ana to reorganize the
''guardie di citta'' This body will CON
sist of thirtytwo officers and 1858 nom
commissioned officers and men. subdivid-
ed into fourteen companies of 10 men
each
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
C oMPANY Els REP RESERVATION.
Captain Gibbs Says Forty-One Men
Enlisted for the War.
EDITOR of ''The Jersey City News":- :

To the Editor of 1.-THE Jersey City News
Jersey City, April 13, 1s99
Dear Sir-Kindly allow me to correct
slight inaccuracy in tonights edition.
This company furnished thirty-seven
men to Company E, Fourth N. J. Volun-
teers; one each. to Compan IS and K,
Second N. j. Volunteers, and two to Com
pany G, Second u S. Infantry, making
total of forty-one men who enlisted during
the war. The two who took on with
the regulars, Meyer and r. Borneman,
were present at both San Juan and Sam
tiago.
WALDO e. GIBBS,
Captain Company e,
Fourth Regiment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
AGREEMENT REACHED.
England and Germany at
Peace On Samoan
Question.
rRv Cable 70 The Associated Press. I

IBy Cable to The Associated Pfess.
BERLIN, April A. 1S99.-The Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Baron Won Buelow, an
nounced in the Reichstag today that an
agreement had been arrived at with Great
Britain with regard to sending a Commits
sion TO Samoa.
The Interpolation on Samoa was pre-
sented by DR.. Lehr, an Extremist Pan
German, and was replied to by the Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs, Baron Won Buelow
The whole affair was looked upon as a
fizzle and lasted only eighty minutes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
ARLINGTON cEmErEn y

Was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery su
the State. Lot owners have 40 expense f64
care of grounds. nor for fencing. If you need
cemetery lot land every family needs oneys
you will be interested in its beauty and nesfs
ness, Its moderate prices and easy terms 81
payment. Office in Jersey City. 2Ss WashirS-
phone No 62L
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
ROOF ON FIRE.

A small fire on the roof of house ar
No. 59S Grand street, caused by sparks
from the chimney, did slight damage yes
terday afternoon. Patrolman Murray
sent in an alarm, but there was nothing
for the firemen to do.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
MATTERS or FACE

Stores, factories and institutions can now
get their supplies as gooo as any N. Y. house
can serve them. Complete stock. low prices,
at D. e. Cleary & Co.'s wholesale grocery
stores. Montgomery and Greene atrsets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. April IA. 1S9s.-Foreeasa
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. M. Saturday. For New York City and
storms tonight. Fair and colder Satur-
day. brisk to high southwest, shifting te
northwest, winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
An Old andwell Tried Remedy.

Mrs. wtnsIow's Soothing syrup for children
tecthing should always be used for children
pain cures wind collie and is the best remedy
for dtarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
Hartnett's Thermometrioal RsnorA

Sweet, refreshing sleep Is given by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which feeds the nerves tones thS
stomach and cures all dyspeptie symptoms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
Special Notice.

ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
AGAINST THE BOARD OF ALDER
MEN OF JERSEY CITY FOR ADJ
vERTIsING, PRINTING, STATION
ERY. CARTING, ERECTION OF
BOOTHS, REPAIRS, ETC. IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE LATE CHAR
TER ELECTION, ARE HEREBY RE-
QUEsTED TO PRESENT THEIR
BILLS AT THE CITY CLERKS
OFFICE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
IN ORDER THAT THE SAME MAY
BE PROMPTLY AUDITED AND
PAID. OFFICERS OF ELECTION
ARE NOT REQUESTED TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN.
M. J. o'DoNNELL.
CITY CLERK.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-14
SPRING CLEANING IS AT HAND.
It HEMLDS THE APPEARANCE OF A GAS STOVE IN YOUR KITCHEN

When this Company piping house. take the opportunity do
Spring cleaning. We PIPING FXTURING houses
for LIMITED time at these ridiculousy LOW figures:
sRoo1 1HsEoR IA LEI ITO oPEN IN BIrTI
ROOM HI A N KITCHEN
ROOM N KTHE
BROOM H N KITCHEN
NOW the time buy GAS RANGE You will COMFORT
BETTER OFF FINANCIALLY than year.
DETROIT JEWEL GAS sToVE, GEO nm
RELIABLE GAS STOVE U e1ISe-IHUU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21
THE MARRlhGEA8LE AGE.
IL Differs widely IN Law in Different
Countries.

IL Differs Widely In Law in Different
Countries.
In Germany the man must he eighteen
years OF age before he can legally marry.
I'm Portugal a hoy Of fourteen IS con-
sldered marriageable and a woman Of
twelve
In Greece the man must have seen at
least fourteen summers and the woman
twelve
In France the man must be eighteen and
tho woman sixteen. I'm Belgium, the
same ages
In Spain the intended husband must
have passed his fourteenth year and the
woman her twelfth.
Tn Switzerland men from tho ago or
fourteen and women from the age Of
twelve arc allowed 10 marry.
I'm Austria man and a woman are sup
posed 20 be capable Of cOnduCdVg home
OF their own from the age of fohrtcen
In Turkey any youth and maiden who
can walk properly and can understand
the necessary religious service are ale
lowed o. be united for lie.
In Hungary. for Roman Catholics. the
man must De- fourteen years old and the
woman twelve for Protestanis. The man
must be eighteen and the woman fifteen.
In Russia and saxony they are a little
more sensible and D. youth must refrain
from entering into ma rimony tll he can
count eighteen years and the woman tll
sbo can count sixteen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21

seem like treatment SO heroic as 10 be
absolutely cruel. but there IS kindness IN
il. a. viii be discovered later on. for
weeks the plants will appear to stand
still as if-debating whether 70 live or
die. and you may think you have nearly
killed them, but you must bear IN mlhu
tho fact that the conditions which pre-
vail are not favorable 10 development,
and uossess YOUR soul in patience \
few leaves may grow. but there viii ne
little done I'm the way Of branch-makihs'
II you are discouraged over the OUTLOOK
for future flowers examine the plahls'
and you viii find that plump little DudS
are forming am about the crown or the
plants. and then you begin 10 under
stand that when conditions are favorable
later on. these buds win develop into
branches. and YOU get something Of an
idoa of the benefit the plants are de-
irving from the treatment they are get
ting. As soon as the hot weather seems
over-but not bcforc-apply some feru-
lizcr. Ike finely ground bOnemeal. OF
some of the flower foods Of which there
are many really good kinds on the
market. bv digging them IN about mo
roots of tho plants. I'm n short time YOU
will find The plants beginning % mako
a strong mxur'ant growth. and IL VIII
not De long before hl0-s1m-ouos app'-r
And these. when they have developed.
viii give YOU flowers ~ great size and
richest c0ioring. and there will be num-
droGs Of thom. and YOU will conclude
that your plants have renewed their
youth. And from tnat time until snow
falls your beds win De bright with pam
sfeos as zinc as any found ON The plants
whom they were in the heyday Of YOUTH
I'M vicor. Indeed r always have larger
finer pansios in the f1u chan 7 ever 10
ir enring. ard this i attribute 20 the
treatment T give thcm. The old plants
n3va more force in them than 'he Young
ones could Doe expected TO have. bnt TINS
force comes from a Droper consefFa on
or strength at time when there would
DO "a drain ON tho vitality or the plant il
30 wore left TO take care Of Itself.
THE treatment J have described is
simple and 2 practical one. ana wa
o,olvol from careful study az me
,flnf an4 its nature. and me influence
of our usual climatic conditions ON TO-
Some lovers of This charming flower may
dislike 10 be without it for two months
o~ moro. but p trial of II will convince
tnom that what they lose By ~ is amply
made MP for hv the maenifccnce am
..,,rueion Of tho flowers which late fal
,-fr give Thorn II quality counts FOR
moro chan quantity with them. they
r.,ilv lose nothing for all-enmmS PAN
.f.s ara ouito sure 20 bo inferior three
e,~o unsatisfactory. and ono can Wei
,eror7 to dienrrro with these few roor
ro,.ars for tho sake ~ having perfect
amos in large numbers hv-and-hv.-E
IT, Rovfor1 in Harpor's Boz7r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21

days planning her revenge. At length
sac came 10 a decision. She got a large
square piece II cardboard and started
her letter in the very centre OF 10. VIII
ing in am overwhelming circle. Tier very
FIRST sentence was: Dear Jack: lt YOU
persevero I'm reading this letter YOU wIh
find I'm it something YOU greatly wish
20 know. II you do not read = YOU VIII
never know IT," There was something ne
did wish to know and only she could tel
him, so DC buckled down 20 90.
At first he turned the paper AROUND
slowly as he read and I'm few minutes
almost topped over with dizziness lie
rested and tried 70 again. but was conn
PEELED 10 stop for his eyes burned ana
his head ached. After another rest he
placed DO on the floor and STOPPING over
walked slowly around 10. reading as he
won't. The first evening he was compelled
10 stop before he had half finished &c.
and before ho had come 10 the desired
Information.
The following night he tackled 30 again.
and On the course OF am hours work. as
hard as any De had ever attempted. he
came upon this sentence almost near the
end. "This is what ! wanted t0 tell yon
Don't ever again try to ho funny wi ID
mel can get eyea with you every
time"
The young man didn't finish the letter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21

Vanitv's Notary firt ~ hir's
BRIGHT with "a borrowed bloor'
click Of heels. swish-svash of skirts
And the vi0lrt's faint perfume
Fads and fashions and frivolous rms
caprice and comb and curl
Ribbons and iaces feathers and qnii's
You have her-The SIX Lined Girl.
Dainty. delightful grave and gay
Charming clever and coy
beware ladsi Cupid's in her pay.
And Crnids naughty boy
Down dropped lids-then an upward
glance.
10, Your head IS al a-whirl;
Ard spite OF her lads. ~ some m'schance
You loved her-The slk-Lined Girl.
Bu' when NJ her feet you MEAD your love.
Aias' You viii often fnd
Tho her gowns and glances ars lined
with silk
Thu, hs- heart T. marble lined.
--Addie :. COLON. IN Detrol, Free Press.