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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
MRS. NEELY BURIED.

Mrs Mary Neely, who was murdered on
Friday morning BY her husband, William
Neely, after coming from q ball In COM
pany with Gamaliel Brewster, was buried
this afternoon in New York Bay Gene
terry. The funeral took place from the
morgue at the Junction. great many
friends Of Mrs. Neeiy. who betrayed thu
expenses Of burial. attended the services.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
ToNIGHTs EVENTS.

'sWhy Smith Left Home" at the Acad-
emy of Music.
'sFads and Folhes Company" at the Bon
Ton Theatre.
Election of officers, Lafayette RepubIi-
can Battery.
U. s. Grant Association meeting.
Fair. Greeaville Reformed Church.
Ocean and Danforth avenues
Liquid air demonstrations, auspices Of
University Club, Bergen Reformed
Chanel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
ARLINeroN CKmKTEnx

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery.. ii
the State. Lot owners have no expense for
care of grounds. nor for fencing. II you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs one)<
vou will be interested In its beauty and neat-
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms %
payment. Office in Jersey City, 239 Washinxs
ton street. over Proviient Savings Bank. Taloe
phone No 621
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
LAMP EXPLODED AND CAUSED FIRE

Fire caused by the explosion of a
kerosene lamp, damaged the apartments
of william Hawkins, on the fourth floor
of the residence. at No. 92l Park avenue,
Hoboken, last night. to the extent of s1O0
The department was kept busy for half
hous extinguishing the blaze.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
RACQUET CLUBS BALL.

The annual bah of the Racquet Club.
which is composed Of young men of the
Second ward, took place last evening at
Woods Hall, on Barrow street. It was
a success. The grand march was led by
Mr. Patrick Walsh and Miss Sadie Walsh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
MUSICAL MATTERS.
DIR. Dessert VIII Give Free Organ
HanifaIs.

The Educational Committee of the Ber-
gen Baptist Church announced last even
ing that the first of a series Of free organ
recita1s would be- given next Tuesday
evening. DR.. Dessert will prepare ths
programme
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 1ss9.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. NJ. Wednesday. For New York City
and vicfnity:-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day; warmer by Wednesday afternoon; I;
winds becoming fresh southeriy.
Hartnett's ThermometricaI Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05

New Jerseys best flour costs 25c more per
barrel than ordinary -four. bur worth a dollar
extra. Wholesale only at p. H. Cleary Co.'s
stores. Greene and Montgomery streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
An old and well Tried Remedy.

children teething should always be used
for children while teething- 1t sofrens the
gums. allays the pain cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for diarrhoea-
Twenty-Five cents rer bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05

ssf1e plays well that wins z Hoods Sarsapa-
rjlla Wins the hstory over disease because It
possesses genuine curative power.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
HORRIBLE DEED or A TIpND.
A Drunken Son Throws Burning Lamp
at His Mother and Fatally Burns
Her Friend.

SAN FRANCISCO. July s.--whne In
drunken frenzy corneiius Manning tried
TO kill his mother BY throwing a Ilgnted
lamp at her The efforts Of Mrs. KEN
neiy. who was visiting Mrs. Manning. to
save the life Of her hostess. resulted In
frightful burns. which will probably end
fatally for the unfortunate woman. Paul
Kennedy. the husband. Is also painfully
burned about the hands. and face. and
bis little 5-year-oId niece. Maud Kennedy.
Is seriously injured from the flaming oil
that. though she win recover. she may
be marked for life.
The tragedy took place at the home q
Mrs Manning. on Jones and Commercial
streets. Young Manning came home with
a friend named Taylor. A quarrel en-
sued and when Mrs. Manning attempted
to quiet her son ne dashed small lamp
on the floor. where It exploded. He then
threw larger lamp at his mother. II
struck Mrs. Kennedy. who attempted TO
interfere. and fell at the feet Of the little
girl. All were dreadfully injured and
Mrs Kennedy was badly burned In try
ing to sxtlngulsh the flames.
Young Manning at once hed and has
not been captured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
voN DGEDmcHs NICE LETTER.
The German Admiral congratulates Ad-
mIral Dewey on His Promotion.

BERLIN. July 1.-THE Neusie Mach
rlcsten today publishes the letters ex.
changed between Admlra.s Dewey and
Won DIeiricha. The Ianer's letter s
dated March II. and reads: "5ir: have
the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your communication of March 4. inform
Ing me that your excellency has been
promoted TO be an admiral. While con-
graluiatIng your exeellency sincerely on
This new token Of recognition. beg you
20 believe me the good news gives me
the greatest satisfaction have the hon
or TO be. your e1celiency's obedient SER
want. DIEDRTcHs."
Aemleai Dewey replied April is. saying:
Dear Admiral Won Dledricss: I wish
70 thank you mcst heartily for your cor
dial letter Of congratulations upon my
promotion. II Is great pleasure for me 70
feel my advancement, Is a source Of salts
faction to you and rejoice iha. cur dif-
ferences have been Of newspaper manu-
facture Hoping 10 have the pleasure
OF meeting you again before leaving this
station, am. very sincerely DEWEY"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
OAKLAND. ORE. IN FLAMES.
Nearly All the Business District Burned
Loss Very Heavy.


RoSEBURG. Ore. July 5-About 2
O'Clock this morning fire was discovered
in the rear OF Joy & Neft's store on LO-
Gust stres<. in Oakland. which rapidly
spread to the adjoining buildings. There
was no fire apparatus except a bucket
brigade and the fire could not be con-
trolled until two entire blocks had been
swept clean, from Depot hotel to Smiths
livery stable. except two brick buildings
owned and occupied by Young & Co., and
Peage & Dimmick. The cause Of the fre
is unknown. A majority Of the citizens
were away celebrating the Fourth at dlf-
ferent places so iessened the force COM
batting the flames. The principal losers
are:
Mrs. Thomas, Depot Hotel. contents,
and outbuildings, $500; no insurance
]. H. Mahoney, saloon, $500. small In.
surance.
Page x Dtmmick. warehouse. contents
$500; insurance, $1,000
G. ]. Sterns, building. 500.
A. F. Winniford, $500
E G. Young X Co, warehouse. cor
tents. $50 ., partially insured
Odd Fellows, $3.50.
John Candy, building. bowling alley.
SOOO.
Joy 4 Men, racket store $780,
E, II. Pinkston, hotel, SlOM
Smith livery stable, contents, 5000: in
surence $3.50.
L. L. Set;le. soda works. $500.
Mrs, Settle, building $500, millinery
stock. 500.
Stearns x Chenoweth damage to build
ing and stock. $1,000.
f. H. Henderson, barber shop. $3.50:
insurance $lO0.
c. H, Medley, household goods, $3.50: in.
surance 500
Postal Telegraph Company, instruments
and office fixtures, 800.
A. F. Brown. damage to front Of build
ing. 500
A conservative estimate places the loss
at $4,000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
MORE ALASKA GOLD.
Seattle Sends Out a Gllttering Report Of
Alaska Gold Finds.


SAN FRANCISCO. July Ia special
from Seattle says:
Gold dust was pouring into Dawson
when the Humboldrs passengers left
They allegc ina, on the morning Of June
% a pack train ol % horses. each animal
carrying 81 pounds Of gold dust. arrived
from Eldorado creek. There we're two
tons OF 1t, worth fully $4,000. It is
said that II OF the horses we're weighted
down with dust from one claim.
Another Dawson party has arrived
from the north today on the Dirigo.
Joseph Putran and Henry Berry had
jointly 7oO pounds Of dust. Aside from
this no one man had to exceed 80 pounds.
The total on the vessel was abou,siSo. .OO0
The City Of Topeka Is close behind the
Dirlgo. with considerable more treasure.
Richard Emmons. j. osham and O. W.
jackson sought to reach the Copper river
section from Dawson and came near
starving to death. They were making the
journey for the North American Trans
poriaiion & Trading Company, their In
dian guides deserted and the men were
left for 10 days.
The men have reached Dawson from
Copper river without gold. they say they
explored tse rivers as far north as Hei-
island. in the Arctic ocean. but found
nothing
A copper vein. the groupings o.
which have been traced distance of l6
miles have been located at Williams point
BY San Francisco syndicate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
Crew Of the Battleship Iowa
Given a Great Ovation
In Tacoma.
is A sign ON THE WALL
OF the Sentiments Of the People Of
rhe United States on Question
Of EXPANSION.

SEATTLE. July 5.--A Post-Inteiilgen-
Ger special from Olympia quotes Gov.
ernor Rogers as saying: There is one
thing DO know. and thai is that 1, is
Idle and useless 10 talk or work against
expansion or holding OF territory con
quered by the milhary branch Of the
United States government. After seeing
the reception rendered to the officers and
men OF the baitleship Iowa at Tacoma
yesterday 1t is prosperous to talk
against expansion.
The people simply went wild over
them and they were eheered TO the echo
and called the heroes Of Santiago. Even
the mascot goat came in for his share Of
praise"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
BISHOP NEWMAN DEAD.
The Great Methodist Prelate Passes
Away

SARATOGA, n, Y, July 5.-Blshop
John p Newman. of the Methodist Eps-
copal church of San Francisco, died at
ESQ O'Clock this afternoon. Bishop New
man had been in failing health for the
year past but it was only week ago
that his condition really alarmed his
friends, Since July l he has been sink
ing rapidly and this morning his ply
sicians announced that in all probability
he would not survive the day. The I'M
mediate cause of his death was pneu-
monia and myelitis.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
WELCOME FOR EDITORS.

MNIINNvILLE Ore, July 5.--A mass
meeting was held at the opera house
tonight concerning the Editorial associ-
atoms visit to McNIinnvile next Sunday,
with 96 business men and citizens present.
All but two voted in favor Of the resolu-
tions that cordial invitation be extend
ed to the association to visit the city Of
McMinnviGe and its surrounding country
on such day as may best serve their
pleasure and convenience, whether 1t be
on Sunday or any other day.
Rev. Grannis made two vehement
speeches against the resolution, but It
passed with great enthusiasm.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
AGRIcuLrURIsrs TO MEET.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 5.-The associ-
alton OF American agricultural colleges
and experiment station and its allied or
ganization. the association of official
Agricultural chemists met in joint ses-
sion today at the academy Of science A
large number Of delegates were present
from all parts of the union After a brief
speech of welcome by Mayor Phe,an and
responses by the president OF the asso-
Citations. the work of the convention be-
gan with a discussion of alkali soils,
participated in by Professor Hilgard. OF
California, electrician Of Montana. Dur
ing the sessions, which wih continue for
three days, many subjects Of practical
interest will be considered The visiting
scientists will then be given an opportun-
ity to visit various parts Of the state.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
s. P. TRAIN WRECK.
East-bOund No. one Left Rails in Ne
vada and Turned Completely Over
Particulars Meagre.

wINNEMUCCA, New, July 5.--Scuth-
ern Pacific train number one. east-bound
jumped he rails at a point 10 miles
east Of here this morning. Particulars
are meagsr. A box car behind the engine
kept Its place. but the whole line o. day
coaches and PulImans left the rails and
turned over completely.
Ten persons were more or less injured.
One old lady is reported in critical
condition. A negro porter had both less
broken, So far as known, no one was
killed outright. -
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06

lion Is much gra,i6ed at the result, The
delegates could rot aniIclpsis the prac-
iicai issue at this time. The maximum
success possible was the fun and free
opinion Of placing the American view on
record and continuing unbrokqn the tra-
dltIon OF a century Of American proteEs
in behalf Of progressive ideas 10 inter.
national law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS.
San Francisco Making Arrangements to
Welcome the Soldiers.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.-The United
States transports Ohio and Newport
with the members OF the Oregon volun-
teer regiment on board, are due here
within the next two weeks, and prepara-
tons for the reception Of the returning
soldiers are being made, The Merchants
Exchange has volunteered to notify the
residents of this city as soon as the
transports are sighted, so that the people
will know exactly when to expect the
vessels.
Shipping houses will be notified in time
to have their vessels decorated with flags
and to prepare the chartered vessels for
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
CHINESE FINANCIAL PROBLEM
The Rise in Copper Brings Trouble to
Mint Officials

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The sudden
rise in copper is responsible for the ex.
traordhary difficulties now confronting
the Chinese currency system, according
to United States Consul Fowler The
result has been that the cash or subsidy
Chinese coin is now worth much more
than Its token value In silver.
In fact the Chinese government is
paying 1.S5 taels for copper and zinc out
of which is minted enough cash to make
one tael in the aggregate. The consul
says that in the end the present scarcity
in cash will cause the issue of silver sub
sidiary coinage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06

excursions 20 heads 10 receive the yolun-
teers. Already many vessels have been
chartered and large feet Of bay boats
will escort the trOopships to their moor
lngs. The same reception win be ac-
corded to the Nebraskans and Utah vol.
unteers who are now on the way to this
city on the transport Hancock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06

ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTORY.
THE HAGUE, July THE American
delegates scored great success today
In obtaining from the peace conference a
unanimous vote in favor OF having the
question OF private property at sea in
time OF war dealt with at special con-
ference to be summoned hereafter.
Much diplomatic management was ne
cessary and many obstacles had to be
surmounted before this result was
reached, The second committee met this
morning and Andrew d. White, OF the
American delegation. broached the sub
ject. The question of it's admissability
under the conference mandate was dis
cussed No vote was taken but an agree.
ment was arrived at to allow the Amer-
cans to present their case in full this
afternoon.
AT the afternoon session Of the COM
mlssloners the successive clauses of the
laws OF war having been adopted, NJ. de
Mertens, OF the Russian delegation
moved resolution to that effect. Mr.,
White seconded Il. In the course Of
clear and eloquent statement OF the
American case. he said the United States
government had accepted the invitation
to participate In the conference wits al
acrity because of the opportunity 1t was
expected the conference would AFFORD for
prea ching the truth with regard TO i'm.
munlty from capture of private property
at sea. The head Of the American dele
CATION concluded with an eloquent ap-
peal to the jurists, diplomats and states.
men of all the nations assembled in con-
ference to take the subject under careful
consideration.
The resolution was then put and car
ried without opposition, with reservations
on the part OF Great Britain, France and
Russia. The committee also adopted a
resolution on the question of determina-
ton OF the rights and duties of the sew
eral states should be placed on the pro-
gram of the future conference. The
plenary conference assembled subse-
quently and accepted all the resolutions
Of the committee. The American delega-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
-FOUR STATES
. WANT A MAN
A Confidence SwindIer Gets
Between Four Hot
Fires.
A HUNDRED YEARS IN JAIL
Would Be His Punishment II
Each State Got a Whack
at H m.
AN AMERICAN VICTORY
Get Peace Congress 10 Consider Ex-
emption Of Private Properly
In Time Of War.
AN AMERICAN VICTORY

HARRISBURG. Pa. July 5.--Tne case
Of ] II. Grcen. who il wan;ed in half a
dozen western states for buncoing Ear.
mefs was before Governor Stone today.
Green was arrested here 10 days ago
aud has since been In All awaiting the
arrival o detectives ftOm tne west The
shrrln ami deputy sheriff of walla Wal
Ia. wash. came here with requisi,ion
Tor the prisoner for buncO!ng a farmer
on, OF FDo In iha, city. \ Chicago de-
tecilye also arrived with a requlsillon for
the prisoner. who is alleged 10 have
buucoed farmers In Illinois and officers
are on the way here from Iowa with a
requlsi,ion.
To-day detective OF West Moreland
county reached Harrisburg with a war.
rant Tor Green who Is wanted at Green's
baro for fleeing farmers ou, o. 5000 In
Is>1 Al OF the parties were represented
by counsel a, the hearing before Cover
nor Stone today on the rcquisi,ion.
The governor ordered Green turned over
TO the Yves, Moreland county authorities
and decided to allow the requisition OF
the Washington authorities after the
wes, Morcand people re through with
him.
The governors action was checked by
the issuing of six warrants this after
noon from the executive department to
sheriff Sellers on requisltlon papers sen,
mere from the state Of Washington
Judge Weiss said the only thing he could
do under these conditions Is to hand the
prisoner over to the Washington AUTH
critics. providing the accused mans iden-
iity Is established by the officials.
After several hours OF consultation be-
tween the judge and attorneys, Green
was sen, back to The jail untn further
orders are received from Governor Stone
The governor left this afternoon for
Washington and will no, return bsfore
Friday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
POLITICS IN PORTO RICO.
Republican Party Pledges to Support
,Amerieanlzing the Islands.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO. July S.
The Fourth was celebrated here yesser-
day with great enthusiasm. The events
were military and civic parade. barbe-
cnue. athletic sports. fireworks and pa
triotic speeches. The republican party
of Porto Rico, in convention here yester-
day adopted platform and resolution
20 support the government in every meas
ure tending TO Americanlze the Islands.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
THE WHEREABOUTS OF DEWEY

NEW YORK July "a dispatch TO the
Herald from Port Said saws The latest
news from the Olympia Is that the ship
stopped at Colombo to enable Admiral
Dewey to recuperate his health in the
hill country of Ceylon.
The Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on
board. will probably arrive soon at suez,
and proceed to the Dardenelles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-06
YELLOW FEVER AT SANTIAGO.

SANTIAGO, July 5.-Ten new cases of
yellow fever and seven deaths were o.
ficially reported today. All the victims
of the disease were soldiers except one.
Iron County register., 1899-08-31

ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
In thecircuis court OF Iron county, Missou-
n, in vacation August 7th, 1899.
Ihe State OF Missouri at the relation and to
the use of w. T. O'Neal, collector Of the
revenue OF Iron county, Missouri,
against
r. b. Wingo, Relic B. Wingo, Luther r.
Chapman, Thomas II. Smith. and all mn
known interested parties. defendants.
ACTION to Enforce Lien for Taxes.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff. w T.
oNeai, collector of the revenue of Iron
county. Missouri, and files his petition and
amaavit, setting forth among other things
that the defendants are non-residents of the
State OF Missouri, and cannot be summoned
IN TINS acton by the ordinary process OF law;
Il IS, therefore, ordered by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Iron County, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made. notifying
SAID defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the Circuit Court
OF said County, the object and general nature
of which is to enforce the lien of the State of
Missouri on the following real estate, situate
IN iron County, Missouri, belonging to the
said defendants, for back taxes for the years
1894, 1895, 1896 and 1897 to wit:
The west half OF lots four "a and 1--WE l5l OF
the northeast quarter, and the east half of
lots lou Iogr ~ and FIVE lsl Of the northwest
four ts4l, north. range two t2l west, situate in
Iron county. State OF Missouri.
An iteinized statement, in the nature of a
tax bill, showing the amount of taxes now
due on said real estate for the years aforesaid,
Iron County register., 1899-08-31

the use of W. T. o'Neal, collector of the
revenue OF Iron county, Missouri,
against
Kate O'Neal, Annie Garretson, James
O'Neal, Mrs. Dan McCarty, Cornelius
O'Neal, Agnes Giggie and all unknown
interested parties, defendants
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.]
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, W. T.
O'NeaI, Collector of the Revenue of Iron
County, Missouri, and files his petition and
affidavit, setting forth among other things
that the defendants, Cornelius O'Neal, Mrs
Dan McCarty, James O'Neal, Annie Garrett
SON and all unknown interested parties are
non-residents of the
State of Missouri, and cannot be summoned
in this action by the ordinary process of law;
1t is, therefore, ordered by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Iron County, Missouri, In
vacation, that publication be made, notifying
said defendants that an action has been
commenced against them IN the Circuit Court
OF said County, the object and general nature
of which is to enforce the lien of the State of
Missouri on the following real estate, situate
IN Iron County, Missouri, belonging to the
said defendants, for back taxes for the years
1895, 1896 and 1897, to wit:
Lots thirteen lI3l apd fourteen Q4) in
block three (3l in the Town of Pilot Knob,
Iron county, Missouri.
Gan itemized statement, in the nature of
tax bill, showing the amount of taxes now
due on said real estate for the years aforesaid,
IN the aggregate to the sum of
SLOWS IS filed with said petition, as pro-