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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24
SOME BITS OF HISTORY.
springfeid's Historic state House
viii BE RemOdeled.

Epriugfieidis Historic S"t
viii BE Remodeled'
The ancient State House at sprins
field ILL.,. which, when It outgrew us
usefulness as the capitol of the state
became the courthouse Of sangamon
County, is about to undergo another
change. 1t has become too crampeu
for the needs Of the county Offices anu anu
the commissioners have voted SoO'ooO
for its extension. 49,.
This change is an impressive object
lesson In the marvellous growth oil lne
State. Less than fifty years ago Tue
building that has outgrown the require
ments Of a county was the most pre-
tentious edidce in Illinois. Its history
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The 2lst of December win be hence
forth a kind of Cretan Fourth Of July,
FOR II was on that day that Prince
George Of Greece arrived at Suda Bay,
escorted by the English, Russian,
French and Italian fagships, TO as
sumo the duties of High Commissioner
Of the Powers. The event marked the
complete substitution of Christian for
Turkish rule over the island
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

a French doctor has invented an cleo
tric helmet, inside of which is a small
motor that vlbrates strips of steel, the
motor making 600 turns per minute.
This whzzlug is supposed to cure
nervous headache and put the sufferer
20 sleen.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

A new strike In the Illondlke prom
ises big output Of gold In the mean
time there Is also a big output Of those
who failed TO make a strike.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

Auentythe proposition to make our
newly acquired dependencies self gov
erning,it IS interesting TO note that par
liaiheipary government has invariably
proved nat failure In scml-civilized
countries The negro republics OF IL
beria and Hayti form the most glaring
ex2nple; but it would hardly be cor
Z rect, after all, to describe their govern
nept as parliamentary. With the ex-
ception OF Chill. which. thanks to a
very large admixture OF English and
Scotch blood IN its best families,
stands FAR ahead Of the rest. nearly all
the Central and South American repub-
lies are pitinble parodies on popular
government. The grossest corruption
and lncaDaclty are thinly yelled by pa
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

A Jerseyman on the endless chain
principle wants to unite all mankind
into one friendship If the scientists
missing link could only be found II
might be carried farther yet.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

In Mexico, where DEAN is the penal
~ for railway holdups, there were none
last year. The trains in that country
might be thus held up for example else
where.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

"Flatirous" is the name given by Ad-
mlral Dewey to his new monitors. He
has an idea they Will do some very
smooth work If occasion arises.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The clothing manufacturers'are lit
tie doubtful OF the value OF the market
opening up for this country In the Phil
ipplnes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

4 Pole named szezepanik has dis
covered means OF exploding bombs
by rays Of light. lie might do It easier
by hurting his name at them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The first thing a volunteer does on
returning, Is to get weighed. If he
has lost AN ounce, his mother sub
scribes for a yellow newspaper.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The Governor Of New Hampshire in
troduced into his message PROPOSE
ton for bicycle path to skirt the
shores OF that State. Ten years ago
what a comic opera clause that would
have seemed In state document.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

Glass eyes are now made for pug
dogs so decelvlng that It's Impossible
for even the beast itself to see through
the deception.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

A woman thug has been operating in
Chicago. There IS such thing as
carrying this new woman movement
too far.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

General Sherman was something Of
a promiscuous l,lsser himself; but it Is
not OF record that he INDUCED the habit
until he had years enough behind him
TO give him license.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The new 81 bills arc handsome, but
good judges prefer the old $40 bills.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

Can man afford to be known as the
meanest man in town in order to save
three or four dollars a year?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

Uncle Sam will expect his Philippine
Islandeys when fully Amerlcanized, to
wear a tribe mere clothing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

A number of women have been ar
rested lately for sending poisoned
candy through the mails. but so far no
woman has been punished for the
brand OF cigars she presented to her
husband openly and above board at
Christmas
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

Quite a number Of routes are offered
for that lsthmus Canal, but after a
while the United States VIII consider
them ana then take It's pick and
ahOYol.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

From almost every Southern State
comes the news that the farmers are
loklng ruin in the face, and at last have
come 10 the conclusion that something
must Joe done TO avert Il. The cause is
not hard 10 find Every man who has
thought on the matter ut all knows
that what IS killing agriculture in that
section Is the ZONE crop" idea. A change
for the better seems about TO begin.
The Southern press has raised the cry
Of alarm aud is universally urging the
farmers to change their policy. The
crusade against the "one crop idea is
being waged vigorously. and there are
signs that a more intelligent and scien-
title direction of agriculture win result.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

The two great English universities
have been regarded as institutions for
aristocratic families, but during the
present year three OF the seven natural
science scholarships given have been
awarded TO boys from the crowded
tenem, nts of the East End OF London.
who were educated in the public schools
and the schools of the Peoples Palace.
These boys viii now have IN the great
university equal chances with the sons
OF dukes ana royal princes. So great a
leveler of ranks is mindl
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-03-24

How Irritating is the person VINO
never says anything against anyones
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
NEVINS' ESSAY ON GENTLEMAN
Tells Prisoner What He Should
Wear in Theatre Box.

James Flllipo, of No. 567 Grove street,
was arraigned before Police Justice Nevin
in the First Criminal Court this morning
for stealing box ticket from the Bon
Ton Theatre. He produced evidence that
he was discharged.
He might not have been arrested had
he been civil to the Bon Ton people and
the police. He presented the box seat
ticket at the theatre last night 1t was
recognized as one of a number of tickets
that had been stolen from the theatre.
The ticket seller asked him where he got
the ticket He was impudent and refused
70 answer questions.
Detective Larkins who has been looking
for the thieves who took the tickets ar
rested him. He refused to give Larkins
the information he wanted. This morn
in he was more communicative
Police Justice Nevin in discharging
Fillfpo gave him some good advice. He
told him in future to be more civil to the
police should he be apprehended with
stolen property in his possession. Fillipo
was begrimed with dirt and his clothes
were in anything but presentable condi-
ton.
.It is customary said Police Justice
Nevin, '.for gentlemen who can afford to
occupy boxes at the theatre to wear clean
collars. wash their faces and brush their
hair Some theatres would not admit
you at all in the condition you were in.
Remember that the next time you go to
the THEATRE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
NO CHANCE FOR WAT SON.
Lafayette viii Play Euchre
During Campaign--Can't
Carry His Ward.

A euchre tournament under the auspices
of the Lafayette Republican Association
will be held this evening in Bunnell's Hall,
Van Horne street and Communipaw ave-
nue. The committee in charge will pro-
vide refreshments for all who participate.
Appropriate prizes have been secured by
the committee. Many ladies are expected
to take part.
That's how we will spend our time
while the campaign is going on said a
member last evening. There is more en-
joyment in euchres than politics"
Several prominent Republicans of La
fayette were asked yesterday afternoon
if Mr.. Watson would carry his ward. The
unanimous opinion of those interviewed
was that the Mayoralty candidate stood
little chance of election. The fight be-
tween the Lafayette Battery and Associa-
ton will figure prominently in the cam
paign in the Sixth ward.
The condition of affairs existing be-
tween these organizations is still as bitter
as ever. This is due to the fact that the
association has been shut out from re-
presentation in the County Committee.
President Charles o. Barker of the asso-
citation was seen by a "News" reporter
and asked if the club would support Wat
son.
''You know the state of affairs existing
in the Republican party in this ward"
he said do you think we should enthuse
and break our necks hustiing for the Re
publican nominees? Well, you can rest
assured that the association will never
support him in body.
There is no need of the association
getting out and making an open fight
against Mr. Watson" he said in answer
to an inquiry as TO whether Watson
would be cut. Hes dead before he be-
gins the campaign. He stands no more
chance of winning than I do, and you
know how popular 1 am
'tHe won't even carry his own ward, and
tell me what chance he stands in other
parts of the city? He's not popular. He
has peculiar way of making enemies,
but not friends. He will make the poor
est kind of showing. He can't win, and
therefore the association need not work
openly against him.
1t is understood, however, that word has
been passed along the line in the associa-
ton, to ''do" Watson in a most thorough
manner in his own ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
SEVENTH STREET TO BE REPAIRED
Traction Company Will Do IT,
GreenvilIe Car Accommodations.

Mayor Hoos today received from Presi-
dent David Young of the North Hudson
County Railroad a letter, in which that
gentleman agrees to repair Seventh street
between the car tracks. Mr. Young calls
attention to the fact that the part of the
street controlled by the North Hudson
County Railway Company is paved with
Belgian blocks and is in good condition.
That part of the street complained of is
controlled by the North Jersey Company,
Mr.. Young writes. But being interested
in the North Jersey as well as the other
road, Mr. Young says he will have repairs
made as sooia as the weather permits.
Mayor Hoos says he does not care which
company is responsible as long as repairs
are made.
There is before the Street and Water
Board long petition signed by r. j.
Brownwell and several hundred other
property owners asking for increased car
accommodations to Greenville. TIE petition
will be forwarded to Manager Young and
an effort made to bring about meeting
between the petitioners and officials of
the company.
Manager Young, 1t is reported, is will
ing to do anything within reason to ac-
commodate the travelling public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
SJUHR'S BOOM GROWS.
His Chances Against Pagan
Are Constantly In
creasing.

The candidacy of ex-senator William
Stuhr of Hoboken, for the Mayoralty
chair is giving political students food for
reflection these days. Although Mayor
Pagan has frequently announced that he
is sure of reelection there are some who
refuse to admit that he has his present
office cinched for the next two years. Be
that as it may there can be no denying
the fact that as the campaign is growing
in days Mr.. Stuhr's candidacy is taking
on weight and that if not elected he will
put up one Of the most determined battles
ever waged in Hoboken politics.
The influential Republicans in Hoboken.
strange to say, still maintain rigid
silence and inactivity. So far they have
refused to take sides in the contest, which
everyone admits has dwindled down to
Mr.. Pagan and the ex-senator. No one
can be found who will hint at anything
like a Republican nomination for the
office. This fact is all the more remark
able when it is remembered that the
Democratic forces in Hoboken are dis
united and that a Republican of influence
would appear to have a better chance OF
securing election than ever afforded in
The Republican City Convention will be
held next Monday evening, and although
it is expected that the event will have
little effect on the situation the choice OF
the party men. as far as a Mayoralty
candidate is concerned, is keeping every
one guessing.
A runor ito the effect that State Leader
Sewell viii take an interest in Hobolsen
affairs this campaign, although current
is not regarded as true by the knowing
ones.
The campaign committee in charge OF
Mr.. Stuhr's candidacy announced yester-
day that the first gun of the ex-senator
battle win boom on March 2s, when q
monster mass meeting will be held at Ode
Fellows Hail.
The Democratic City Committee has not
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
SITE FOR SCHOOL NO. 20
Boards of Education and Fin
ance Did Not Agree.

The Board of Education at meeting
last night passed resolution recommend
ing the purchase of the Lockwood prop
erty on Old Bergen Road for schoolhouse
purposes. The tract consists of seventeen
lots. Lockwood at first wanted $16,500 for
the land but he is willing to sell it for
$15, 900 for school purposes.
After recommending the acquisition of
the Lockwood property the Directors held
a conference with the Finance Board,
which lasted from nine o'clock until half
past ten. No definite conclusion could be
arrived at
Henry Lembeck attended the conference
and urged the purchase of the Lockwood
site claiming it to be a cheaper and better
site than any offered.
The members of the Board of Finance
seem to favor the purchase of the Det-
willer land on Danforth avenue. 1t was
finally decided to inspect the several sites
again. The Board win meet on Saturday
and probably decide which parcel to pur-
chase.
1t looks as if the Finance Board would
be divided and it is believed the Lock-
wood proposition will prevail. The
Gennert tract will not be bought.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
LITTLE GIRL ABDUCTED.
Bridgeton Detectives Traced Gould
to New York and Lured Niece Here

Joseph Could glass cutter, nineteen
years old, of Bridgeton, this State, was
arrested this morning by Detective Wells
of the same city on a charge of petit lar
ceny Later the charge of abduction was
added.
Wells, VINO was responsible for Gould's
apprehension, walked into Police Head
quarters this morning about three o'clock
accompanied by Gould and a girl twelve
years old, who gave her name as Sydney
Bryan. She also lives at Bridgeton.
Wells told Chief Murphy that Gould in
conjunction with a woman named Maud
Holden, allured the little Bryant girl from
her home and took her to No. rs One
Hundred and Thirty-ffth street, New
York There they lived as brother and
sister This was on March 49, Wills said
he and the girls father traced the trio
to New York and tricked Gould into
coming to this city with the girl, where
he was arrested.
A charge of abduction was then pre-
ferred against Gould The principals are
colored people.
The girl was taken home by her father
this morning. Gould is still under ar
rest According to the police, he has been
graduated from Reform School, where
he served four years.
The detective is morethan six feet tall
He chuckled with glee when he was re-
lating the arrest of Gould to Chief
MGurphy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
MLAUGHLlN'S ON DECK.
Association Will Take a Most
Active Part in the
Campaign.

The Dennis Mclaughlin Association is
becoming revived and is aiming to be
again a potent factor in politics. The
annual election of officers was held last
night and there was a large and enthusi-
astic meeting. Tse officers elected
were:lPatrick Connolly, president; Tim
othy ]. Carroll and John Wolf, vice
presidents; James j. Halligan, financial
secretary; John r. Purtell recording
secretary; John F. Madden, treasurer;
Bernard Mccormack, sergeant-at-arms
Speeches were made by former Police
Commissioner John P. Feeney and others.
1t was decided to take an active interest
in the campaign and a campaign commit
tee with Assemblyman T. ]. Carroll as
chairman was appointed. A special meet
ing will be held tomorrow evening to rati-
fly the nominations.
Eleven new members were admitted
and number of applications for mem
bership were received and referred to the
proper committee. The standard bearer
and leading members of the association
are determined to make special effort
to infuse new life into it and they will
doubtless succeed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
FUNERAL OF MRS. PLACE.
Her Brother Refuses To Give Any
Information.

NEW YORK, March %, 1s9s.-Potter
Garretson, brother of Mrs. Martha Place,
who was executed in Sing Sing prison
on oMnday, declined to tell today when
the burial of his sister would take place.
The undertakers in New Brunswick, N. j.,
have completed all arrangements for the
interment of the body.
From the best information obtainable
the funeral will be held this afternoon,
and the body will be inferred in Millstone,
few miles from here, the former home
of Mrs. Place. There will be no services,
it is understood at the undertaking estab-
lihsment, but it is reported that the Rev.
DR.. Cole, of Yonkers, N. Y, who was
Mrs. Places spiritual adviser, and the
Rev Alan D. Campbell, pastor of the
Suydam Street Reformed Church, which
the Garretson's attend, will be present at
the grave and offer prayers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
WHY, THEY'RE
home !! !!
Colonel Smith Says the
Fourth Should Not Be
Criticized.
SILENT ON SOME SUBJECTS
May Not Escort the Volun-
teers No Contributions
From Guard AS Yet.

The stories af1oat regarding the alleged
antagonism of the volunteers of the
Fourth New Jersey Volunteers to the
Fourth Regiment National Guard, has
caused some of the militia officers to be-
come very indignant. Although it has
been stated on the best of authority that
the volunteers want nothing to do with
the guardsmen, there are stories to De
heard from the other side. These say
that the volunteers have never been op-
posed to the guard.
Colonel Robert G. Smith, in an inter-
view last evening with a "News" report
er, had this to say
.oThis calling the men who did not join
the volunteer regiment 'stay-at-homes, is
all wrong. Perhaps it is not known that
when five companies were called for from
this portion of the State, the men were
almost coaxed not to join the regiment.
The home responsibilities were laid before
them and even in the face of this many
were decidedly anxious to CO. who were
finally prevailed upon to stay at home
Those who remained are to be given just
as much credit as those now in camp.
at must be understood that the Fourth
Regiment was not called out. Therefore,
I say it is all wrong to call them 'stay-at-
homes -
The Colonel was then asked if he thought
a new regiment would be organized under
Colonel Gilmore of the volunteer regiment
now at Greenville S. G.. He replied that
he did not know.
eff any man should command such
regiment said he, Il think Colonel
Gilmore is that man. He is a thorough
soldier, has been in that line of business
for a great number of years and is
graduate of West Point Military Acad-
envy"
Colonel Smith said nothing relative to
the rumor that there would be re-
organization of the guard when the volun-
teers returned home.SHe was next asked
if the guard would turn out to escort the
Hudson County companies, but he evaded
the question. He said that the boys
would doubtless arrive about the morn
ing of Saturday, April 8.
It was said that even were the guards
men to turn out there are not enough
| muskets in the Armory for more than
one hundred men. Assistant Surgeon John
| J. Broderick says that there are enough
muskets on hand for the members.
In view of the fact that the officers of
! the regiment started the project for re-
| ception to the members of the six COM
| panies from this county, the news that
no contributions have yet been received
| from the regiment has caused little
| talk.
/ Chairman Cole of the Reception Com
mittee has not yet received any informa-
| ton from camp regarding the home com
| ing of the volunteers. The chairman,
who was given power to appoint an exc
cutive committee, has not yet done so.
| 1t has been decided to give every mem
ber who volunteered from this county
when the regiment was organized in July,
| a medal There are about seven hundred
men to receive these medals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
DEMOCRATS ENDORSED.
Kelly Association Approves the
Primary Ticket.

The attendance at the meeting of the
Thomas J. Kelly Association was larger
than it has been at many meeting.
Considerable business was transacted and
the meeting was very interesting one.
Four members were elected and seven
propositions received for membership.
The committee on the annual outing of
the association reported that it had se-
lected place for the days outing. 1t
will be held in Max lenders, College
Point, Grove, L. l., on June "a The
tickets are now being printed and will be
in circulation in a few days time
A committee was appointed to arrange
for another of the clubs popular pro-
gressive euchres and sociables. 1t will
report at the next meeting the date for
the event and the prizes selected for the
euchre.
The club then endorsed the Democratic
candidates. After the meeting social
session took place and songs and ad-
dresses were made by a number of the
members.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
PRESIDENT MAsoN'S JOLLY.
Tells Bergen Republicans To Hustle
For Their Ticket.

The nominees of the Republican City
Convention were endorsed at the meeting
of the Bergen Republican Club held last
evening. President Charles Mason gave
the boys jolly by telling them to get
out and make a rousing fight for the can
didates.
Jack Graham said he had been to Tren-
ton and had seen Governor Voorhees,. The
Governor told him that on account of
pressing engagements he would be pre-
vented from partaking of their hospitality
Friday night. Graham also said that the
Governor told him that he was not sure
whether or not he would be present at the
dinner of the Union League Club on Fri
day night.
A committee consisting of the following
members was appointed to prepare for a
ratification meeting:--J. Mitchell. Mr..
Stel1, william Ely and Mr.. Miller.
The Entertainment Committee reported