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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-28
MARGARET DELAND's LECTURE.

Mrs. Margaret Dsland is expected TO
arrive at noon today. The change In her
subject meets with general approval
While all agree that the duty Of Hap
piness''is not to be ignored the opportuni-
~ to listen to the discussion CT 1.-THE
Change In the Femi nine Ideal" by so
eminent student Of the signs Of the
times as Mrs. Deland. is too attractive to
lie allowed to pass unimproved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-28
Prize Canopy Ranges, fully warranted,
CHOICE DINNER CHINA.

mic which share of attention
Hereis Dresden Pattern o
coloriug The price stock
poraion, n $S.5t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-28
A GOOD LESSON.
Crepons VS.. Crepons.

TEACHER-"Johnny spell the name
of the best Dyeing, Cleansing and Car
pet Beating Establishment in town"
JOHNNY (spells) "F % s.
T. E-R-S."
TEACHER-"Georgie, where is it1'
GEORGE (lisping) -"Thirteen Preole
Street."
TEACHER-"Nary. what do they do
there every day?"
MARY "Cleanse kid gloves"
TEACHER-"Children you have
good lesson today. You may now go
and play" noy2Odtilotnp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-28
STAmPED
DOYLIES.

Scores of different de-
signs that we bought ex-
pressly for Chrlstm as
Gifts. You're more than
likely to find something
In this line that will please
your friend. Then We
carry the silks with which
to work out the designs
and both are very Low
Priced. It's tins you
made a start in this d.
rection, il Fancy Articles
are to be among your
list of Presents. Come
to US for the goods and
get started Right.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
FOURTH GUARDED vIRGINIANS.
Kept Them From Hurting New
Yorkers.

The stay of the Two Hundred and
Third New York Volunteer Regiment,
which passed through here. as told by
ssThe News at Camp Wetherill was en-
liyened by the trouble which broke out
there between the Second West Virginia
Regiment and the men composing the Two
Hundred and Third and Two Hundred and
First New York, Fourth New Jersey and
Fifth Massachusetts. The men all had
stories to tell of the feud which resulted
in the killing of eight men of the West
Virginia Regiment and the wounding OF a
number of men on the other side who be-
longed to the Northern regiments. The
later called the West Virginia men snake
hunters" and they in turn retaliated with
equally complimentary epithets The
trouble between the regiments began at
Camp Mead and continued until the New
York men broke camp on Saturday. The
bad feeling engendered was such that the
Fourth New Jersey Regiment was posted
around the West Virginias camp as a
guard when the Two Hundred and Third
men were leaving.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
ELEVATOR BREAKS DOWN.
First National Bank Buildings
Cable Breaks-No One
Hurt.

The atmosphere of the interior OF the
First National Bank Building for an
hour or two this morning was decidedly
sulphuric About half-past ten the eleva-
tor stuck and refused to move up and
down. At that time the only occupant
of the car was Johnny the elevator poy-
The cable broke and Immediately the
safety catches got in their work, and the
car was held in place with the grip OF
DEATH 1t caught between the main ana
first floor and was imprisoned in the cage
for over an hour He sat there perched
above the floor like the little cherub that
sits up aloft, singing his monotonous lay,
Elevators broke down and amt run
ming
In the meantime people who had busl-
ness on the upper floors, especially in
the Court of Chancery on the top, plodded
their weary way up the stairs, perspiring
at every step and saying things they
ought not to have uttered.
AS soon as the bank officials heard or
the accident expert elevator men were
summoned and after an hours work
Johnny was released from his close quar-
tiers and by one o'clock the elevator was
running as smoothly as ever.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28

DIED

BRESLIN.-On Sunday, March 2s. 1889,
Paul, beloved son of Michael and the
late Catherine Breslin.
Relatives and friends of the family ara
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of his father, No. 300
First street. corner Willow avenue, Hos
boken on Wednesday March %. at !
A. NJ sharp; thence to st. Bridgets
Church, Jersey City, where a solemn high
mass of requiem will be offered for tho
happy repose of his soul.
COLLINS.-On Monday, March 27. 1899.
Catharine NJ. Hennessey, beloved wife
of Edward v Collins.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Wednesday, March %,
from her late residence, No S27 Newark
r. c. Church, where solemn requiem
mass will be offered for the peaceful re-
pose of her soul.
NIXON.-On Sunday, March 26, 1899, Ed-
ward Nixon, aged SO years.
Relatives and friends are invited to att
tend the funeral services on Tuesday,
March 2S, at P. NJ, from No. $50 Virginia
avenue, Heights.
Interment at Greenwood on Wednesday.
REHRS this eli ~. on Monday.
q, 1899, Mary c., wife of Charles @.
Reers. aged rs years and II months.
Relatives and friends of the family also
members of Court Harsimus, No. 81, For
her funeral on Wednesday, March 29 at
A. NJ, from her late residence, No AS
Newark avenue; thence to st. Boniface's
Church, where solemn mass of requiem
will be. offered for the happy repose OF
her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
FIRST PRESByTERIAN'S DEBT.
Reduced SIS, 500 This Year--Eleotio1
of OfFicers.

The annual business meeting of the
congregation of the First Presbyterian
Church was held last evening in the
church on Emory street. Over $50 mem
bers of the congregation were present.
r. E. Hulshizer, Jr., was elected tempo
rary chairman and VIM. Ridgway secre-
tary.
The following officers We're elected
Trustees, John Smith, o. H. Perry, and
C. D. Ridgway; elders, for three years,
Henry Dusenberry, Flavel MCGEE and @.
A. Dewitt; for two years, George e..
Halsey; deacon, c. P. Benedict; deacon
ess, Mrs. II. D. Austin.
The report of the church treasurer
showed a remarkable advancement in the
reduction of the church debt. In the year
s., 500 had been paid on the $4,000 mort
gage on the church property. This was
done by special contribution exclusive of
the regular offerings. After the meeting
refreshments were served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
No SO q Yard Asphalt.

Mayor Hoos received Letter today from
a prominent property owner of the Repub-
lican persuasion, declaring that the
breaking up of the asphalt combine by
the Stret and Water Board is sufficient ar
gument for the reelection of Ferdinand
Heintze and the election Of John Sulli-
van.
Property owners will recall that under
the old Republican administration the city
was laying great quantities of asphalt and
paying more than So a yard for it. So
good was that game that Pacific avenue,
from Morris Canal to the Greenville line
narrowly escaped being paved with as
phalt.
Ex-Mayor Wanser blocked that scheme
forever and since then he and ex-Street
and Water Commissioner Kaiser have not
been good friends.
The Democratic Street and Water
Board now pays $1.75 a yard for better
asphalt than the Republicans paid SO a
yard for. All public work is being done
at an equally reduced rate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
NORTH HUDSON
LEASED.
North Jersey Company Will
Assume Control Of the
Hoboken Lines.
MATTER DECIDED TODAY
Details of the Transaction Are
Withheld at Pres
ent.

1t was practically decided this after
noon that the North Jersey Street Rail
way Company will a last lease the NORTH
Hudson County Railroad lines.
The officials of the North Jersey Com
pany have been considering the leasing
of the Hoboken lines for some days, and
will be finally made although the ar
rangements are not yet completed.
The advantage to the travelling public
will be enormous should the matter go
through and those interested in both COM
panies have without any exception decid-
ed ii lease the Hoboken lines.
A gentleman interested in the North
Jersey and North Hudson Companies said
this afternoon
g"I was not all in favor of the lease to
the North Jersey Company but with
others am inclined, in view of the great
advantages to the general public and to
the North Jersey Company in particular to
favor the leasing of the North Hudson
lines.
zone feature will be that the roads will
be under the same management, and
that fact itself ensures better facilities to
the travelling public. Then again
it will be a great saving for
the North Hudson Company that it
will be run with the same set of officials
as run by the North Jersey and without
any additional expense. In fact in every
way it will be benefit to both concerns
and to the people,"
No details of the lease could be learned
this afternoon, but statement will be
made in day or two
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
New Facts About the Nile.

A young candidate for admission to the
British civil service, in reply to the qres-
ton of what he knew about Egypt wrote:
''The Nile is another sea that has not any
tide, this is owing TO the crocodiles that
live in the waters, the oil from their skin
is supposed to be the chief cause Of the
Nile not having any tide; of course there
are other reasons. No ship whatever dare
venture to travel it's waters. To snow Us
now the sea is nke q magnet, the follow
man who ventured to sail his yacht on the
Nile. and before many minutes had
elapsed he was drawn in like a magnet
underneath its waters. 1t is said that his
yacht was covered with an oily substance
and the weight of the oil sank the boat
Buffalo Commercial
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to the Secretary claiming that he had
been nominated on Saturday night and
unintentionally counted ont by that Off
cial A motion was made that it be read.
This motion was voted down but the con-
vention relented and allowed Bogert to
read the letter.
After doing so Boyert said thatehe had
intended taking the matter to court, but
would not now do so as he would not run
on the same ticket with Farr. This
statement brought forth mingled cheers,
Kisses and howls. In fact, every pro-
ceeding of the convention was greeted
wit hthe same pandemonium, 'Farr' $
name particularly being Kissed and cheer
ed with great energy.
A secret meeting of the City Repub-
lican Committee Immediately followed the
noms . ations. Farr only had four ad-
herents out of about twenty-five members
present. The committee adopted reso-
luton reading substantially as follows:--
'It is the sense of this committee that
the proceedings of the so-called Repub-
lican convention held in Wakes Hail. on
March % and 81, are illegal"
This resolution will be placed before
the County Republican Committee: by a
committee of FIVE members of the City
Committee and an endeavor will be made
to prevent the name of either Farr or
Bridgeman being placed on the Republic
can ballot. If this is done an appeal to
the courts will no doubt be made by
the candidates.
The following A letter from Farr
A letter from Farr was read in which
h OH 1,a had a1x N
on National and State issues, except in
one case where he voted for Chancellor
McGill for Governor. This statement was
received with hoWls of dersion and
cheers.
Bridgeman spoke briefly, thanking the
convention-or rather what was left of it,
for the honor conferred. He did not men
tion Farr. The latter did not put In an
appearance probably because his weakest
point is speechmaking. His letter was a
surprise as he has never before declared
publicly what his political color was and
he has run as a Republican, Democrat
and Citizen, at various times.
Farr and Bridgeman have always been
at odds. During the formers term of
Mayor the latter was in an anti-Farr
combination of the Common Council and
each has expressed his opinion of the
other in the most uncomplimentary
terms. Both have run stump" against
regular nominees of their party and the
feeling against them among straight Re
publicans is very bitter.
Many Republicans will vote for the
Democratic candidates for Mayor and
Recorder and openly say SO. Truly the
situation of the party in Bayonne could
not be worse. 1t is a cheerful situation
from a Democratic standpoint.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
TWELFTH REPUBLICANS coNREAE
A1dermanic Candidates Selected For
Defeat Last Night.

The Republican convention of the
Twelfth Ward met at Zibettis Hall, on
Central avenue, last night and selected
the following candidates:-For Alderman,
Otto E. Dahl; for Justices of the Peace,
William 81. Hanshe and John Decker; for
Constable, William E. Wilson.
The two delegates from the Fourth pre-
cinct were present, but bore no creden-
tials. They were allowed, however, to be
seated. The Eighth was represented by
only one regularly authorized delegate,
Mr.. Diller, and on his motion J. Tre-
southwick was allowed to act instead of
the absent delegate. Charles Seibert,
president of the Fremont Club, called the
convention to order. Andrew Shaw was
made permanent chairman. 1t was pure
ly a machine convention. The McEwan-
ties had made no fight. Dahl, who was
selected as the Aldermanic candidate, is
the one who was recently preferred
charges against Thomas McEwan and ex-
President William e. Berger, of the
Twelfth Ward branch of the Thomas Nc
EVAN Association in the Republican
County Committee.
4 The call for nominations by Precincts
for an Aldermanic candidate resulted as
follows:-First precinct, no choice; Second
Otto E. Dahl; third no choice; fourth
no choice; fifth, Dahl; sixth, no choice;
seventh, Dahl; eighth, no choice. On the
first ballot Dahl got eight votes Justus
Herwig, 1; and there were seven blanks
On the second ballot, but one vote was
changed in favor of Dahl, which gave him
bare majority of one and he was de-
clared the nominee. 1t will be noticed
that while apparently having no opposi-
ton he was selected by this slim
majority. In the race for Justices of the
Peace, William H. Hanshe was selected
by the delegates of the First, Fifth and
Seventh precincts, and John Decker by
those of the Eighth. The Second, Third,
Fourth and Sixth had no choice.
The first applause of the evening broke
out when Decker's name was mentioned
Decker is an Albino. On the first ballot
Hanshe got twelve votes, Gustav Ping
sten twelve and Decker 4. Pfngsten de-
clined and Decker finally received fifteen
votes.
Ex-Justice of the Peace William e. Will
son was backed for the nomination by
gentleman also of the name of Wilson.
He was ]. Wilson. Some confusion grew
out of the fact that some of the ballots
merely read Wilson" Twelve votes had
been accredited to William 3. Wilson,
through this confusion and another vote
was taken resulting in nine votes for
William E. and seven for J. Wilson,
evidently the same vote which selected
Hanshe as the Aldermanic candidate.
Messrs. Bennett and Barnes were APP
pointed to notify Mr.. Dahl of his nomina-
ton. Mr.. Dahl was found after a time
and appeared. He accepted the nomin-
alton in short speech and set up the
looked for keg. A committee was also
appointed to look up Mr.. Hanshe and the
spokesman returned and reported that
he had found him 'sin the arms Of Muir
phy' morpheus Americanized).
The nominees of the Republican City
Convention were endorsed.
Mr.. Dahl is a member of the Fremont,
Lincoln, Union and Franklin Social Clubs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28

A new aspirant for an appointive office
loonssd up this morning. He is Henry
Hinteman, a grocer of York street.
Hinteman was mentioned for Freeholder
a couple of years ago but he retired
just before nominations were made. He
was next heard of as candidate for the
office of Sinking Fund Commissioner.
Now he is after that office again.
Today Alderman s. Warrin, ex-'Alder-
man A. M. Henry and Freeholder Trumble
with Mr. Hinteman called on the Mayor
and urged the Hintemsn appointment.
No one can extract a promise from
Mayor Hoos at this time Appointments
vii mot be made until April a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
REPUB RUnPUS.
Howls, Kisses and Cheers
Attend Bayonne Con-
vention.

The adjourned Bayonne City Republican
Convention reconvened in Woke's Hall
last evening and nominated ex-Mayor
William C. Farr for Mayor and Richard
A. Bridgeman for Recorder. After three
hours confusion on Saturday night the
convention, as told in 1.-The News ad-
journed without naming candidates,
Joseph T. Hanson having declined the
Mayorality nomination and Farr being
ruled off the track as not being a Re-
publican The ballots for Recorder also
resulted in tie between George S.
Bogert and Richard H. Bridgeman.
During Sunday and yesterday the Farr
men were active and they effected
deal with Bridgeman's adherents. They
had previously supported Bogert.
When the convention was called to or
der Farr man made a motion to de-
clare the Saturday nights proceedings ir-
regular. Chairman Wheeler refused to
put the motion, on the ground that it
was out Of order. He also refused to
call for vote on an appeal from his
decision.
Lewis A. Hawkes. then moved that
Chirman Wheeler be deposed and on the
refusal of the latter to put the question
demanded that Secretary Deubert do SO.
A regular delegate Immediately moved
to adjourn and Chairman Wheeler put the
question. The motion was declared car
ried though eveidenty lost, and the
chairman left the platform amid the
howls and cheers of both factions.
Secretary Deubert put the question of
the deposition of the chairman and 26 out
of the 80 delegates voted. Six of the
regulars did not vote. The result was IS
votes in favor and against Hawkes.
was then made chairman by about the
same vote. Farr was placed in nomina-
ton for Mayor and Bridgenan for Re-
corder, according to programme.
George s. Bogert.. the other candidate
for Recorder, had sent communication
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
SEVENTH DEMOCRATS ACTIVE.
Will Hold Monster Ratification
Meeting April 6.

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club held
It's regular weekly meeting last night at
the New York Bay House, Ocean and
Wilkinson avenues. The Building Commit
tee reported that fund of $500 had been
raised toward the erection of the proposed
new clubhouse, at Olean and Warner ave
nues.
Arrangements were completed for a mon
ster ratification meeting to be held at. the
New York Bay House, April g. Mayor
Hoos and number of prominent Demo-
Gratis win speak on this occasion.
Mr. Thomas higgins, Director OF the
Board Of Education, was present last
night and made short address. He COM
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28

of Inaccuracies Candidate Watson has col
lected. According to the letter to which
Watson attached his signature hes shows
that since Mayor Hoos has been in
charge of the city the tax rate has been
SOS. co.
Even the Mayors most ardent sup
porters have not claimed that for him.
Alderman Midlige declared that if Watson
is given enough rope he will hang hirn-
self. Mr.. Midlige says he is confident that
Watson will be out enclosing the. Hoos
administration if the Republicans keep
their hands off for a while.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
Mr.. STOREY DID NOT RUN.

JERSEY CITY, Mch 27, 1899
To the Editor of ''The Jersey City News'':--
Dear Sir-I notice, in reading your edi-
tion of this date, an article wherein you
say that .'Mr. Douglas Storey was not
the choice of the, Eighth Ward Republi-
cans for Alderman. Mr.. Charles Fitchell
won the nomination." I would most re-
spectfully say, in the way of correction,
man standing for nomination. as Mr.
Storey, previous to the naming of nomi-
nee withdrew entirely, in a letter
which was read by the chairman of the
convention to the delegates, asking that
his name be not mentioned in the con-
vention as a candidate for the nomination
of Alderman Trusting that you will give
this prominence in your earliest edition,
I am.
Yours truly,
GEORGE w. BRITTEN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
NoTHERn SECTION lMPRovERs.

The Hudson City Business Mems Asso-
citation met last night and further dis
cussed matters pertaining to the widen
ing of Ferry street and the securing OF
better street car accommodations for the
northern section of the city. No def
mite action was taken Resolutions ex-
pressing sorrow for the bereavement of
the family of the late James Henry were
passed Mr.. Henry was prominent
member of the association.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
Labor Unions Endorse Hoos.

Mayor Hoos is being endorsed by nearly
every organized labor union in the city.
The members say he has done all in his
power to conserve their interests They
say too that he displayed his interest in
local workmen on the occasion of the
signing of the water contract by request
ing Contractor Flynn to hire as many oa
the unemployed men of Jersey City as
possible.
Mr.. Flynn promised to do SO and he
will keep his word. Mayor Hoos is be-
ing warmly praised for the interest he
displayed in. the unemployed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
watson's Boom Confined to Printing
Company's Office.

The only place in town where there is
the slightest indication that Watson is
running for Mayor is in the Jersey City
Printing Company's office. There doz-
en- or more signs are displayed with this,
vote for E. NJ Watson for Mayor.
Watson is making a great play for the
union printers vote
Mayor Hoos has been as friendly to
union laborers as any candidate who ever
sought an office. Since he has been in
office he has given unions of all kinds
hearing.
Only few days ago he investigated a
complaint of the Shoe Mems Union, that
tile was being laid in City Hall by out
of town contractors without giving local
men chance to bid. The Mayor found
the fault to rest with the City Hall Com
mission, a Republican body.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28

plimented the club on the splendid work
1t had done in the past. and exhorted the
members to make a special effort to roll
up large majority for the Democratic
ticket at the coming election. He
prophesied a brilliant victory for the en-
tire Democratic ticket.
Mr. Mulvaney of the Board OF Education
also addressed the club in the same strain.
The meeting was well attended. All the
Democrats of the ward claim they have
YalkoYer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
INTERESTED IN THEIR CAUSE.

meeting of the German-American Re
publican Club was held last evening at
No. Al Coles street. 1t was of such i'm
portanee that about fifteen Republicans
were present to arrange for a hopeless
struggle against the Democratic ticket
this spring. This ward, in which this
club holds meetings only during the cam
paigns, is Democratic by large ma
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
FIFTH's RALLY TONIGHT.

The Fifth Ward Democratic Club will
hold rally this evening at EganNs hall,
No. 223 Mercer street. Addresses will be
made by Assemblyman P. Hall and James
J. Murphy, James A. Hamill, John j.
Mulvaney, Charles Maxwell and John
Tracy. All Democrats of the ward are
earnestly requested to be present.
This is the last day of registration.
Polls open. Observation-Disclosures. l P. M.
Polls close. 9 P. M.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-28
GOOD CHANCE FOR BEDLE.
Anti-Ring Element Expected to Cut
perine.

Hes my candidate and he's going to
win" boastfully said Leader Mitchell of
the Ninth ward Saturday evening, Of Mr.
A. S. Perine, the Republican Aldermanic
candidate.
The remark was hurled forcibly at John
P. Landrine at the adjournment Of the
convention which selected the sacrifices.
Mr. Landrine said nothing but smiled
sweetly.
The sentiment of the anti-ring element
in that ward has been demonstrated be-
fore, and unless all signs fail. Mr.. Perine
will come in second best in the race for