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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

The work of the average woman,
whether she be in charge of a household.
where the work is always doing, but never
done, or behind a counter, or in a school
room, is of a sort that rarely leaves her
with strength or inclination for anything
else.
The strain upon most women's nerves,
is so great that a breakdown stares many
of them constantly in the face, which
means loss of work, doctors bills n dis
enlargement.
One of the earliest and one of the most
infallible indications of failing nervous
strength is the inability to sleep soundly.
No fact is more clearly established than
that sleep repairs the tired nervous It's
sues and that the loss of sleep deranges
the health more quickly and more serious
ly than any other privation the body can
suffer. The great effort, then, of every
poor sleeper should be to strengthen the
nerves. The fact that hundreds of men
and women in every community AVE been
cured of insomnia by Paine's celery COM
pound tells it's own story of the invigorat-
ing effect of this wonderful remedy, not
only upon the nerves, but upon the entire
nervous system.
Physicians prescribe Paine's celery COM
pound where the nerves nave become SO
exhausted that not only sleep but diges-
ton is interfered with. It's immediate in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
AGAINST ANNEXATION.
Kearny Citizens Meet and Oppose
Four Wards Ordinance.

Kearny citizens held a mass meeting
Thursday night TO protest against the
proposed ordinance to cut the town UT
into four wards. Charles C. Reick, Vice
President of Third District Mutual I'm
provement Association under whose au-
spices the meeting was held, presided.
Several citizens spoke and all advocated
five instead of four wards. The speakers
were Joseph Smith, former Assemblymar
| Joseph P. Millin, Colonel T. C. whitman,
William Bardsley, Harry Croakall, John
Terhune, C. c. Rieck and a number OF
others. Joseph P. Mullin offered the fol
lowing resolution. which was unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That it is the sense of his
meeting that a committee of five ne
appointed by the chairman to corner
with Aldermen Goldberg and Silliman,
and see If il is not possible to convince
mis- take in voting for a division OF
the town into four wards and request
one or both to have the ordinance SO
amended on final passage that the di-
vision would be five instead of four
wards.
Former Assemblyman Mullin said, be-
fore a vote was taken on his resolution
that it was the solemn duty of each of
the gentlemen to do the bidding of their
constituents, no mater what their per-
sonal opinion was.
The idea seemed to prevail at the meet
ing that Mr.. Goldberg would change his
vote on the final passage of the ordinance
to five wards in place of four.
Chairman Bell appointed this commit
tee to wait on Aldermen Goldberg and Sill
Imam and endeavor to have one or both
to vote for n division of five wards
William Key, w. G. Greenfield, Charles c.
Rick, Joseph P. Mullin, Thomas Adams
and Chairman Bell.
The meeting also decided to oppose
Mayor Kenny's bill for annexation of the
West Hudson towns to Essex county.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

guests assembled in fancy costumes a few
nights before Queen Victoria's jubilee
Day. That fancy dress ball was to Lon
don what the Bradley-Martin ball at the
Waldorf Hotel last winter was to New
York. All Europe talked about it before
it came off, and talked about 1T all the
more after it was over. 1t was the most
gorgeous and richest spectacle ever wit
messed in a civilized country. The Prince
of Wales, the Duke of York and other re-
representatives. of royalty were there and
the cream of English nobility. All were
costumed regardless of expense, and 1t is
because the finest of these costumes, re-
produced by the makers of the originals,
at a cost of over $50, 900, are presented on
the stage with Alice Fischer, in the mag
nificent dress worn by the duchess herself
in the white Heather" and form a part
of the extraordinary show. hi display of
dresses and jewels is marvellously beau
tiful, and they show that the Bradley
Martin ball was q commonplace straw
berry festival sort of an affair compared
with the Duchess of Devonshire's event.
This wonderful ballroom scene is only
one of twelve of like tremendous dimen-
sions and striking effectiveness that are
presented in the successful big melo-
dra ma.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

The results at Santiago showed that
three screws have a tactical advantage
of combining economy and great power
where two sets of engines are placed on
each shaft. The New York and Brook
lyn are each fitted in this way, and on
the day of the battle each was cruising
with her forward engines ~uncoupled.
There was not time to stop for coupling
up the forward engines, which, more
over, were not warmed up and ready for
use, and, as a result, the vessels could
work only at half power. Had they been
fitted with triple screws, the engines not
in use could have been started as soon as
they were warmed up, and thus full
power would have been attained in a
short time, even had all the engines not
been In readiness at the momen of the
sortie. Triple screws would have many
advantages for the h~igh-speed merchant
steamers now becoming common The
great advantages possessed by twin
screws in the security against total dis
a6lement would be emphasized in the
case of triple screws, as the breaking of
the shaft would reduce the power only
one-third instead of one-half There
would also be the great benefit of a re-
duction in the size of parts, as the en-
gines now built are very large. 1t would
be the greatest advertisement that any
company could have and would undoubt-
eddy attract NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Magazine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

MIGRATING effect in such cases Is shown
in the following letter from Mrs. Fannie
West, President of the South Sid RELIEF
society of Chicago. The letter is dated
December IL, 1885,
1--WE feel very glad to acknowledge the
fine qualities of Paine's celery compound.
it is the best remedy we know of for
building up the nervous spstem. Our doc
tors prescribe it, and it always gives inn
mediate relief"
Back of nervousness. sleeplessness and
many of the peculiar ailments of women
is poverty of the blood. Paleness, thin
ness of body and weakness are evidences
of poor blood. In some cases palpitation
of the heart is complained of, and when
the poverty is greatest. the lips are paliid
and the tongue almost colorless.
In these cases of anaemia if Paine's eel
cry compound is used the gain from day
to day is plainly noticeable. Its tonic eff
feet in renewing the blood and restoring
the strength has been little short of mir
aculous in cases of extreme emaciation
and nervous prostration.
If a woman feels that she is losing
ground in weight and strength she should
set about increasing the blood supply at
once with the aid of Paine's celery COM
pound.
Give the greatest of all remedies a trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
sEWELL'S SON APPOINTED.
New Major General Designates Him
Assistant Adiutant General.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."]
TRENTON, Feb. 25, 1S99.-Major-General
William J.. Sewell has issued an order in
which he assumes command of the di-
vision, New Jersey National Guards, APP
points his son, Captain William ]. Sewell,
Jr. 4 acting assistant Acknowledgement,
and designates Colonel William HI. Cooper,
Sixth Regiment, as acting commander of
the Second Brigade. General Sewell will
defer making his staff appointments for
some time.
Colonel w. H. Cooper, commanding
the Sixth Regiment, N. G. N. j., has is
sued a general order restoring the officers
and ~privates of Company A of Burlington;
C and G. of Camden, to their respective
commands. The above companies entered
the volunteer service and were known as
Companies X. L and M, of the Third
Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers. Nom
commissioned officers who were acting in
their stead nave been relieved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
CRANBERRY Boes DAMAGED.
Ice and Water Work Destruction at
Egg Harbor City.
Especial to "The Jersey city News.'l

Especial to The Jersey City News."1
EGG HARBOR CITY, Feb. rs, 1892
Heavy damage was wrought to the great
cranberry boys located near the lower
river edge of this city, Thursday. The
boys are on public lands leased from this
city for a term of years by ]. II. Boz
arth & Sons, of Elwood, and are the larg-
est in South Jersey.
The damage lone vas caused by the
ice, several nch in thickness, being
driven up by the large amount of water
under it. The ice being frozen to the
thick piling it drew these from the
ground like sticks and f1oated them away.
The water and ice being Free it tore
away the ground for a large distance and
changed the course of Union Creek from
which the water was regulated. The sur
rounding Instructions were torn away
and the DAM, with its expensive flood
gates, which had just been erected, was
destroyed.
The loss may reach upward of $1,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

Among the leading shows booked at the
Bon Ton Theatre, this season, is the
Gay Morning Glories," vaudevillers and
burlesquers, which, judging from the ros-
ter of comedians and burlesquers, gives
promise of being a most entertaining nov
city. The old time first part, with its
worn gags and ~stereotyped songs and
dances, is eliminated from this show, and
in it's place will be found a number OF
strong speciality acts, such as Grant q
Grant, the eolored Kohineers of rag-time
songs and melodies; Miss Madeline
Franks, a charming vocal star, in the
latest catchy song creations; Wills q
Barron, a clever pair Of comedy enter
~tainers, In a lively sketch; McCabe 4
Sabine, w of the funniest of Irishmen,
in brilliant repartee of Irish wit n hui
NOR; McCloud & Melville, presenting an
act tina is new to vaudeville and which
has been acceptably received in the con-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

play. George c. staley, W. T. Melville.
and Jay l.. Packard, character comedians
of widespread reputation, are said to in
terpret the comedy roles in an artistic
and highly amusing manner There are
forty well known people in the cast, and
the plot of the piece is said to be fascinat-
ing and sensational; the climaxes and
scenic effects of the different acts rival
anything attempted in melodrama for
some time-one scene showing three giant
Chinese %acrobats, one upon the others
shoulders, forming a human tower upon
the summit of Which a beautiful girl is
carried rapidly across the stage from one
balcony to another and thus saved from
the hands of the villain, a Jekel and
Hyde character known as the king of
the Opium Ring" This scene is said to
rival the famous "Span of Life" and
nightly so thrills its authors that the
daring participants are called again and
again before the curtain.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
Ma nhattan Theatre.

Having survived the blizzard. Mile.
Fiji" entering upon its fourth week at the
Manhattan, does not shiver with appre-
hension over the rigors of the ~penitenrial
period. This adroit, ingenious and novel
French farce, with a pretty love story of
two high spirited young people, woven IN
to its fabric of fun, keeps the House
full" sign in nightly evidence. Grace
George, a young actress comparatively
unknown, has sprung into instant pronli-
hence by her sweet, sympathetic and ex-
quisitely shaded performance of a rak-
ish French Vicomte's American bride and
admirable art is displayed by those skilled
y Rose Coghlan, Aubrey Bouci,
Louise Beaudet, John t. Sullivan
and Thomas H. Burns. "Fifa" is a trifie
.risque in spots, but mirth compelling all
the way through. 1t is a sort Of success
that is stamped with dollar marks and
that everybody Is bound to see. Fiji is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
MR.. cRAEF WILL NOT RUN.

Mr.. E. A. Graef, the owner of the dessi-
Gated coeoanut factory of G~reenville. who
was spoken of as the Democratic candi-
date for Alderman, has declined to run.
Mr.. Graef told a News reporter that
his business will not permit him to enter
the political arena. Just who the candi-
date will be has not yet been announced.
This matter will probably be made known
at the next meeting of the United Demo-
cratic Club of the Seventh ward. which
takes place on Monday, March 6, in the
New York Bay House, Ocean and Wilkin-
rnn avenues.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
Broadway Theatre New York.

The comedy element predominates 'Ine
Three Dragons de Koven and Smiths
new comic opera now being presented
with such success by the Broadway
Theatre Opera Company in New York.
Jerome Sykes and Richard F. Carroll are
the drol gentlemen mostly responsible
for the many laughs which the audiences
nightly enjoy. Sykes is the chief COOK to
the King of Portugal, and his ponderous
personality is happily fitted to the part.
He brides himself on his resemblance to
the King n aspires to be Minister OF
War. although he is forced to remain
minister of the interior He IS con-
tinually bestowing upo himself medals
for his fancied great achievements, and
making typical presentation speeches to
himself that keep the audiences in a high
state of glee. Carroll is the servant of the
Irish dragoon, whose chief mission is to
get his master out of scrapes. The CHAR
acter is one of those rollicking Irish lads
for which Carroll is e~ninently famous.
He has a song of nations in which he
sings Of the military of England, Ireland,
France and America, impersonating each
very cleverly with q lightning change
When he gets to the American
verse he brings down the house by APP
pearing in a very clever caricature of
Teddy Roosevelt. Each verse is followed
by a typical national dance in which four
pretty girls separately appear, the fourth
made up as a. negro wench, winding up
the song with a rousing cake walk in
which the entire company appears.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
RED MEN TO REFUND MONEY.
especial to saThe Jersey city News."l

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey city News."J
TRENTON, Feb. %. 1s99.-The Great
Council of the Improved Order of Red
men spent many hours yesterday discuss
ing the merits of the funeral benefit
branch. The result was the passage IF
a resolution to refund to the subordinate
councils from the funds of the State cour-
ellis the sum of $500.
1t was also decided to issue bonds fer
a term Of from two to six years at thrfe
per cent. interest to pay off pressing
debts. All the tribes are expected 10
the general debt.
Charles G. Connolly. the great chief Of
the United States, was present and gave
a lengthy ak on Red Men topics. Com
mfttee reports were heard this afternoon
and the Great Council has adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
WASHINGTON.
Three : Day Personally : Conducted
Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad.

The third of the present series of Penn
s~ylvania Railroad ~three-day personally
conducted tours to Washington, d. C.,Wil
leave Thursday, March 9. The rate, $l4.oO
from New York, $11.50 from Philadelphia.
and proportionate rates from other points.
include all necessary expenses during the
entire trip-transportation, hotel accom-
modations and Capitol guide fees. An
experienced chaperon will also accompany
the party.
For itineraries, tickets, and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agents; Tourist
Agent. No. !. 1856 Broadway,New York; No.
5S9 Broad street. Newark, N. j.; or adj
dress Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
PhiladelDhia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
JEFFERSON CLUB MET.
Will Have Night at Businessmen's
Exhibition

The regular weekly meeting of the JEFF
ferson Club was held at its headquar-
tiers, No. 40S Palisade avenue, last night.
Two new members We're elected. The
chairman of the Committee OF the Pin
ochle Tournament reported that the tour
nament would close in the coming week.
1t was decided to hold a stag some
time in March. President Mckay said
he would appoint the committee next
week.
An informal discussion was held con-
corning a proposition to attend in a
body the Industrial exhibit to be held at
.Pohlmann's, beginning March I'M
der the auspices of the Hudson City
Business Mems Association. An effort
will be made to make the night of the
visit known as Jefferson Club Night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
AM 4
Academy or Music

The attraction at the Academy next
week will be "The White Heather.V New
York's 400 rarely condescelds To- lend
its lustrous presence to melodrama IN a
popular price theatre, But just now the
swell people crowd to see the "Whate
Heather" nightly, and they make quite an
interesting show in their elegant cos
tunes. The attraction for the "400'-rnat
is. the special feature Of the play that APP
peals to them-is the big scene picture in
the interior of Shetland House, London,
and showing the ballroom in which the
Duchess of D~evonshire's royal and titled
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
Biiou Theatre.

An excellent opportunity is offered play
goers to study the true character of the
Chinese in the new melodramatic sue
cess, king of the Opium Ring" and
both the comedy and dramatic side of life
among this ant-1ike race is ingeniously
brought out by the author, Mr.. Charles
A. Taylor, who has dwelt many years
among them. The Chinaman seldom
laughs, but he has a quaint way of max
ing Others do so; and as a laugh-provoker
he reigns supreme in this truly original
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
Stage Notes.

1.-THE Turtle" now presented by two
companies, is drawing all kinds of money.
One organization is in st. Louis and the
other in ice bound Montreal, where a
thaw set in upon its arrival. "The Turtle
is somewhat sultry in spots.
Anna Held and 9TH French Maid" are
obtaining substantial favor at the Column
bia, Chicago. Miss Held will find a con-
genial part next season in .sPapa's Wife"
a feature of the famous Judic repertoire
rewritten by Harry B. Smith.
Way Down East has forged into
first place in the rustic drama compe-
tition. Not a little of its success is due
to the charming personality and art of
Phoebe Davies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
Ainslee's Magazine for March.

1t is interesting to note Senator VIII
sons learned and readable paper in
"Ainslee's Magazine for March, under
the title, "What Trade with he Orient
Means to the West" Sir Walter Besant
furnishes a unique story, 1.-The Short
Way 1.-The Real Reed" is another val
liable contribution to his issue of Aims
lees. Ainslee's for March, further
more, introduces a new writer, Arthur j.
Stringer, in THE Loom of Destiny" Al
bert Kinrose affords a thrilling story of
the weird adventure of an artist in the
Spanish Sierras and A. w. Worse in "A
Tale of the Darkness and of the Cold"
has written, and written exceedingly
well, a remarkable story of life in the
Polar zone.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
COPPER TRUST FORMED.

Articles of incorporation we're filed this
morning by the New Jersey Corporations
gency for the Florence Mining COM
many. with a capital of $a,000, 900. The
object Of the company is to control cop
Ter mining interests in the West.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
PERSONAL

Hninaes x Cogan, Of Greenville, is at pres
ant living IN Plainfield. Mrs. Cogan has
6een in delicate health for some time and
the change has wrought q great improve
menk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

another "Zaza'' to draw the women. They
like its piquancy as well as its senti-
ments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-25

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
Ring-a-Ring o. Roses.

When Phyllis dances on the green.
Her airs SO witching sweet;
Beside the hawthorn bush I'd lean
For half a day to watch unseen
Her pretty tripping feet.
When Chloe binds her auburn hair
With graceful curvlng arm,
I'd linger-if / might but dare,-
Long hours beside her silken chair
To view those mirrored charms.
When Lesbia lifts her lovely eyes
From some divine romance.
I'd kneel beside her where she lies
TIL eve had spread its starry skies
To catch one melting glance.
But, OH when glorious Sappho sings,
So heavenly Is her tone,
Such passion in her looks she filings,
That forget all earthly things,
Am hers and Loves alonel
Pail Mall Gazette.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
Drum-Horses in British Army.

From the Woman's Home Compan-
ion: In the army of Great Britain the
bands of cavalry are mounted, and the
honorary position in these musical
cavalcades is that of the bearer OF the
kettle-drums. The horse selected for
this high position is often pie-bald, but
this particular coloring is not essen
tial to the office; the animal may be
pure white. At any rate, his appear
ance must be consistent with the show
piece he is in the band. His education
is severe and persistent, bringing him
at last up to the point where his pride
and intelligence make him a dignified
and graceful bearer of the handsome
trappings that surround his high call
Ing. His nerN es are severely tried by
the booming of the enormous drums
he is destined to bear, but in time he
becomes as Indifferent to the noise as
do his brothers to the singing bullets.
In the parade his rider has his hands
full in the use OF the sticks He con-
trolls the steed by means of the reins,
which are fastened to the stirrup-strap
near the foot. The fame of the drum
horse is often won on the field of bat
tie. His duty classes him with the
war-horse, and in similar lines lies his
path to glory and renown. The horse
that wins laurels in the battlefield, and
carries himself with becoming dignity
in the parades of peace, will sometimes
find himself in the line of promotion
to the proud position of drum-horse in
the regimental band.