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The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
BAYON[TTED BOERS
Squadron DIS Gallant Charge
on the Trenches More
Embalmed Beef.
rBy Gable to The Associated Press.l

CAPE TOWN, Friday. Nov ~, loss'-'1A
despatch received here from Pretoria un-
der date of Thursday, November =, says
the reports received there from Ladysrniln
said heavy cannonading started at day
break. that some of the Boer forces were
within 500 yards of the British, when the
cannonading ceased and rife fire COM
menced.
The Pretoria despatch also announced
that all was quiet at Mafeking and KIM
berley.
CAPH TOWN, Nov 15 1Se9.--An undated
despatch from Mafeking, received py run r-
ner. via Magalpye. Wednesday. November a,
8 says:-seToday all is quiet We have psen
9av "a " night Ms Captain Fitz Clarence and Lieu
tenant Swinburn, with ~ SQuaoron y
the Protectorate Regiment. mace HSss
nificent bayonet charge on the Boers III m
trenchment. driving them from their posi-
tions and bayonetting numbers OF Ihe
Beers. who must have lost very neaViiy-
The charge was most gallant ang 1s-
strenches and lost six men killed, TWO
prisoners and nine wounoed IN sheir -
tirsWsnt; .sWe Expect a general attack tomorrow.
The bombardment has been most inenect-
nal. Every one remains under snell-prooI
cover. So far the shells have only wound
ed one man. The enemy are using one "a
pound hoW1tzer, ana ssvsh oenes sa-, 1850
from to IA Founders. me toWn - sss mus Il.
cheerful and determined to resist attack
to the utmost. The Beers are entrencnea
1 IN every side in great numbers and are
pushing gradually closer and closer lo
me town fortifications. We are well ON
fay nrovfsions and water, though very
tired lodging shells and lighting.
sOuite on civilized lines, General CronJe
has always given due notice OF q bonn
hardment, and allowed an ambulance
s,artv ps, two hours. on Saturday, to recover
he he bodies of the six dead left IN the
,y;c;nitv Of the Boer trenches. On Friday
night. Jan Botha, the well known Boer
f~-.eS,an,andant. told a man with the ann
s,,,iance partv that their loss had been
beayy and that his heart was very sore.
.The wounded include Captain Fritz
clarence and Lieutenant Swinburn, both
slightly
day. one trooper was killed and pine were
xrotrpdad. -
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
M'LEAN's LAST JURY.
Several Membsrs Of the Sherr I
OHlce and jail STAFF On It.

The last petty jury under Sheriff Nc
Leans jurisdiction was drawn yesterday
afternoon by Under Sheriff Heavey and
County Clerk Fisher under the supervis-
ion of Judge Blair Among the lucky
men are several members Of Sheriff Nc
Leans office and jail staff. Warden Pat
terson. Bookkeeper Overend and Keeper
Gilhooley of the Jail and Clerks Mason
and Gardner of the Sheriff's office will
serve as jurors for two weeks from the
opening of the December term. This Is the
full list of jurors
Jersey City-Abra1am Post, A. L. Gran
ford, James Ritsman, f. Soheld, 5.
Rico w. Norris, O. X. Gardiner, A. Van
Reiper, d. Regan, T. Klein, E. T. Cog
ger. NJ Giihooley A. Overend, G. Pat
ferson, D. B. Gullik J. M. ArbucRle, G..
Johnson, G. Vreeland, John Murray, w.
Buckbee, p. C. Smith, j. Pia. t. Taft, G.
s. Mason K. White, P. SchantZ, H.
Swain J. l.. Cramer, J. Westervelt, j.
Mouncey, T. J. Clarke, J. White, E. B..
Requa, j. r. Jurgins, H. M. Abernethy,
west Hoboken-C. Ernish. S. Quimby,
o. w. Shindier A. Morris, G. Matthews.
Bayonne-W. A. Thorpe, e. Forbes, j.
Scarker, E. Van Buskirk.
Kearny-J. l.. Scott, A. Tallman, w.
Forrest, Richard Goss.
Weehawken-F. Bonn.
West New York-ErastuS Carpenter.
Arlington-Charles Shepherd,C. K. Bum
sted.
North Bergen--John Wilson.
Gutenberg - Jacob Scheyer, Charles
Sheath August Umhoefer.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
VICTOR'S THANKS.
Register Elect James G.
Clarke Celebrates the
Capture Of the Eighth
Ward.
MERRY DINNER LAST NIGHT
Brilliant Eulogies of the City
and Mr.. Davis by the
Mayor and Mr.. Yer
milyea the Guests.
MERRY DINNER LAST NIGHT

Register-elect James G.. Clarke, recog-
nizing the volunteer services of certain
gentlemen in that Republican stronghold,
the Eighth ward, at the last election, in
vited them to dinner at the Hotel wash
ington, and it took place last night. With
the host there were Mayor Hoos and the
following Charles Smith, ]. Cordes,
Sidoine Jordan, E. G. Brown, George j.
Pforr, Roderick Egan, Jake zimmerle, W.
G. Aiuirheid, VIM. H. yermilyea, D. ].
Mahan, E. l. Edwards, Edward See, VIM.
Wilson, Bertram Broome, J. F. w. Noe
Harry Datz, E. I. Morgan, James Baker,
Jr.. David 7. Edwards, Jas. A. Famill.
John Rohllfs, Daniel ]. Smith, Geo. Glenn
ents, George Jeffries, Homer M. Greene,
VIM Davis, James Z. Connolly.
When the guests were in their places
Mr.. Clarke said:-
Gentlemen, have invited you here In
recognition of the services each and all
of you rendered to me in the Eighth
ward lately. am glad to welcome you,
and only ask that you in the course of the
toasts offered will ignore politics entirely.
Please be seated
This was the MENU
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15

THE new SHERIFF F
Carl Ruempler Found His
Office a Bower Of Roses
and Chrysanthe-
NUNS.
THE JAIL INSPECTED
Mclean Took His Successor
Through the Building
Clerks Appointed.

Sheriff Ruempler walked into bower
of chrysanthemuns and roses when he
entered the Sheriff's private Office this
morning to assume the duties of his new
position Before reaching the private
office the Sheriff was greeted by host
of personal and political friends who
crowded the outer office.
After shaking hands and exchanging
greetings Sheriff Ruempler made his way
to the inner room where the outgoing
Sheriff was waiting to receive him.
Sheriff Mclean greeted his successor cor
daily and then the floral offerings Were
looked at and admired.
chrySanthemums and palms, with Dig
floral horseshoe for background card
on which was written, From Well WISH
the donors being too modest to let their
names be known To the right OF tnlS
stood an immense horseshoe, the g1Tt OF
the Central Democratic Club of Union
Hill. II was fully five feet high and big
enough to test the strength of two strong
men to carry 1t. Besides these there was
basket full of roses from relatives OF
the Sheriff. A big bunch of chrysantne--
NUNS from Freebooter Conrad Dietz ana
a vase of flowers from A. Honmah.
Sheriff Mclean was not forgotten, a
handsome basket of roses and crysantme-
NUNS having been sent to nlm' Inc
offerings nearly flied the room.
Sheriff Mclean formally turned over the
officed to his successor, who at once des-
ignated N p Wedin as Chief Clerk ana
Fred Crandall as Clerk. G: 5. Mason ana
@ K. Gardner. who have filled these posi-
tions for four months, retired.
Lawyer John A. DENIM paid the first zee
to the new Sheriff. 81, for the Hing OF q
paper Sheriff Ruempler and ex-SheriiI
Mclean walked over to the County jail
and were received by Warden Patterson
and Matron Rose Murray.
The iail was thoroughly inspected ana
turned over to the new Sheriff. Terence
Sullivan assumed the duties of warden
and Ambrose Lynch was installed as
bookkeeper. The underkeepers Will go
on duty this afternoon Sheriff Ruempler
returned to his office and is now ready for
business Ex-Sheriff Mclean has engaged
an Office in the Fuller Building where he
Will finish up his business.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15

=
May health and wealth attend you, ana
happiness through life; ra,rt
And. as you sit, of mornings, your Court
House chair within,
Know that in spirit we shall be your
guests as we have been;
And as our lips now touch the glass and
ouaff the tempting wine,
We pledge In true affection this toast 70
thee and thine
May all your future trials be as easily
ignored
ried the Eighth Ward.
loud applause greeted the effusion of
the Poet Laureate of the Tax Office. The
speeches were interspersed with songs g
from Messrs c. H. Smith, p JORDAN ana
Jeffries. all of which were admirably sung
Just before the departure of the guests
Mr. Clarke said
'1si want to say just a word and change
that saving. Public office is a puphc
trust / prefer to give you this axiom Z. :.
Always remember that a public of11cer IS
a servant OF the people and not the pee,
pie his servant. Good night gentlemen.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
TO IMPROVE THE DELAWARE.
DAILY Invited to Inspect the Route
of New Channel.

Congressman William D. DAILY has been
Invited by General William ]. Sewell to
join the Congressional party which WILL
inspect the contemplated Improvements of
the Delaware River. Tt IS proposed to
have the Government construct deeper
and wider channel from the ocean to Phil
adelrhia. which. It'll expected. will great-
" add 10 the commerce of Philadelphia
and Incidentally heneft Camden. The
party viii leave Philadelphia and cruise
over the route of the proposed channel
and the necessary improvements win be
pointed out and explained by the engi-
neers who will accompany the party.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
TRoUBLE CAUSED BY BARGAIN SALE
Mrs. De Loris Wanted Change For
IS and Only Got 81.

Thomas Callahan, a Hoboken peddler,
had bargain sale of apples on Septem-
ber Is, and Mrs Marie De Loris bought
a basket Of them James Gilmartin, CAL
lahan's assistant, delivered the apples
and Mrs. De Loris claims that she gave
him SIS bill Gilmartin took the bill to
his employer and returned with change
for 81. Mrs De Loris refused to take it
and accompanied Gilmartin to the wagon
where Callahan, was to settle the difficul-
ty. She insisted that she gave Gilmartih
q IS bill and Callahan was equally posi-
five that 1t was only 81 Mrs. De Eori&
saws that in the alteration Callahan
knocked her down.
trial In the General Sessions Court yes
ferday afternoon for assault and battery.
Mrs. De Loris testified that Gilmartin did
mt strike her and Assistant Prosecutor
Van Winkle aband ored the case against
him. Callahan said hat Mrs. De Loris
zand in the struggle for them she fell
down. The jury acquit tea him.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
ASSAULTED At HIS WEDDING.

Gustav Reuter-, OF No. 172 Beacon ave-
Court this morning charged with assault
and battery on Frederick Fehrens. OF
No. 16S Beacon avenue. The complainant
did not appear in court this morning
Fehrens and Reuter- are br0thers-in-law.
Reuters wedding took place at Fehreu'e
Hall Sunday night and 1t was during the
wedding celebration that the assault took
place. Reuter- is said to have hurled 8
beer glass at Fehrens' head. F6hrens
head doesn't show any marks Mr.. Feh-
rens refused TO discuss the matter.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
CHESS CHAMPION TO PLAY HERE.

Harry Nelson Pilisbury, chess cham
pion of the United States. will play eight
games, blindfold. at the rooms of the
Jersey City Chess Club, the Palma Club.
tomorrow. Ladies will be invited to wit
ness the exhibition.
Mr. Pillsbury made tour of the coun-
try last winter and spring, giving exhi-
billions of simultaneous, blindfold and
consultative chess. He also gave lectures
on chess and performances at checkers
and whist.
Mr. Pillsbury's greatest feat Is partici-
pating in a match game of duplicate
whist or In a team of fours while con-
ducting simultaneously blindfold games
of chess and checkers, in which he is
prepared to conduct twelve games.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
ToNIGHTs EVENTS.

The Heart of Maryland at the Academy
of Music.
Miner & Vans Bohemian Burlesquerl
at the Bon Ton Theatre.
Entertainment and ball. Columbia Han.
Lodge No. !. Car Inspectors and Re-
Bazaar, Zion Evangelical Luthera4
Church. Belvidere Hail.
Greenville Republican League Club
Dinner, Jersey City Club, Knights IS
Columbus.
Retil Butchers Association. Hchlif1
Hall. No. 1S0 Newark avenue.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
Use Gas for Heating and Cool

is claimed that If the Beers got their
forces within 1,500 yards of the British po-
sition it shows they fully realize the ne
cessity of utilizing the brief interval be-
fore the arrival Of the British reinforce-
ments to make determined attempt to
storm General Whites position.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
EARTHQUAKEAT PERU.


IBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
, LIMA, Peru, Nov. Is. 1888 (via. Calves
ton, Tex.)-There were no celestial
phenomena last night. but, at 1250 O'clock
this morning. there was g. strong earth
quake shock. accompanied by great
rumbling. The people Of Lima and Cailac
were alarmed and rushed to the streets,
public SQUARES and see. beach.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
coNsIABLE's ENTERTAINMENT.

Justice Of the Peace Milton Hanna last
evening fined Lawrence T. Sullivan SIS
for cruelty to team or horses. The own
er Of the team and Sulliyan's employer
Is John H. King of Bound Brook. the
horses were covered with sores Mr.. King
naid the fine
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15

BIJRKELon Tuesday, November "A, 1888
Patrick T.. beloved son of Jas w and
the late Mary Burke aged thirty
years. s. II .i
Relatives and friends, also Court Mont
gofnery. A. o. +. OF A., are Respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from bis late
residence No. 1l6 Pavonia avenue On
Thursday, November Is. at eight ~ A-
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15

the state Lot ckners have no expe1se tcg
care of grounds. dor for fsneing: r you ne<<
1 cemetery lot {7nd eu1rx fexn1V neeae q4e}
ness III modesto prices ard <esy t9zz1z n
ue ysne1{t. offi& 10 JeE'lex ciY. - W1t4|n<~
ton str{et osx Providezt Sey1no aAnk 44l@<
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-15
LAW HIRM DISSOLVED.

The law firm bf Ryan q Hoos he's been
60 It alone.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
YULETIDE AT BLENHEIM.
How an American Girl Makes Christi
mas Cheer in an Eng
lish Palace.

At Blenheim. the home of the duke
and duchess of Marlborough, ancient
and modern Christmas customs are,
pleasantly blended by the force of the
American ideas and dollars which now
revive so notably the gala spirit of the
natal season. Both the duke and
duchess have regard for the traditions
of the past, and they keep the days of
cheer with all the old-time hospitality,
freshened with modern innovations.
For centuries Christmas day at Blen-
helm has been a notable occasion for all
tie servants. tenants and adherents to
the wide estates; but since the coming
Of the new chatelaine of the palace there
has been added to the observance gen
uine sympathy and personality which
lend n new spirit 10 the celebration.
The Christmas tree, 90 feet in height, is
erected in the great audit-room, and,on
it and about it are placed the multitude
of gifts for the children of the seven
demesne towns round about. over
which the Marlborough domain eX-
tends. Seven hundred children and
their relatives are sometimes enter
tanned at the palace, and yet its vast in
terror is never crowded. One year the
duchess had 1900 half-pound bags of
sweets put up for her little friends, and
when Christmas day was done there
was not one left. you should come
out from London on Christmas morn
ing, sir said a faithful retainer on their
estates His grace and the duchess
have ready loaded up great van, and
they follow the van all through its
rounds in their own carriage, TO give
out the things themselves instead of
sending them, aB YOU might think
such high-born persons would do, sir.
And would you believe it, sir, her grace
knit with her own hands shawl for the
little sick boy next r!"-Edward
Page Castor, in Woman's Home Com
DaniOn
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PLAYING ALONE.

I have some building blocks, and play
The iolliest games with them all day.
/ pile them high upon the table,
And make the mighty Tower of Bab2!;
And then l build a railway train,
With coal for freight and bags OF grain.
I'm passenger ard engineer,
And I'm conductor, tOo-thats QueeI!
But when | play alone, you see,
/ am obliged o be all three!
I build a church with pews and choir,
And on the top a slender spire;
And make temple on the plan
OF one that stands in far Japan,
Just like the picture which | took
From out my last years Christmas book
! build a castle, grand ard tall,
Surrounded by a thick. high wall;
Storehouses, too-a solid block;
And once ! built great, wide dock,
And poured some water in pail,
on which my paper ship could sail,
And made believe it was a sea.
Oh, that was fun enough for me!
If you have blocks and toys your own,
'rTis not so bad to play alone!
-Woodson st. George, in Youths Compan
ion
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AN IMPOSSIBLE STORY.

willibert Marmaduke +. Braguppe
Said he would put the stovepipe up.
Said that a man was useless expense
Not to be thought of by people Of sense,
Said that the process was simple and
quick
Boastingly said II was not any trick.
Briefly, he said all the usual things,
Lacking the gumption experience brings.
But Mrs. W. NJ. E. Braguppe
Said that he'd better give that idea up;
Told him he'd ruin the clothes that he
wore,
Also the good reputation he bore;
Said from the ladder he'd probably fall,
And then DO a mighty poor job after all
She told him all this, and some more, don
you know?
Just so she could say that she did tell
him so.
WuIibert Marmaduke shed his coat,
Tied a handkerchief round his throat
brought the pipe from the basement dark
And whistled as gay as a morning lark.
Joint slipped In joint just as slick 5 grease,
And Willibert's soul it was full of peace.
He fitted the elbow in perfect calm
Evinced by his humming a cheerful psalm
Not once TO fit did a section fail,
And in two quick jerks of lambkln tan
The pipe was up and was also wired
AS sim and as straight as could be desired,
And Wnlibert still was clean and neat
And naught had said / could not repeat.
I'm the main a most truthful bard am l,
But once in awhile 1 love TO lie)
Chicago Daily Record.
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TOM, THE INDIAN FIGHTER.

ed many times, lived to a great age, an6
to his death was beloved and hOnored
member of his masters family. He
despised an Indian, and il is said many
a red man fell victim to his ferocous
attacks.
The last engagement in which TON"
figured was probably in 1875, when
band OF Indians attacked a small set
Element Of whites in the eastern por-
ton of Nelson county. In this attack
many of the settlers were massacred
and a number were made captives and
taken to the Indian towns in Ohio.
During this fight Tom and his
master did yeoman service, but final
ly, seeing that all the odds were
against them, they fled to the dense
forest surrounding the settlement.
They were pursued, however, by a
couple of Indian warriors and an en-
counter took place.
Tom" sprang upon one of the In
dams, and Notwithstanding the latter
was brawny fellow, soon made short
work of him. The dogs master, Peter
Patrick, had not been so fortunate.
His adversary had closed in upon him
and had nearly overpowered him. At
this juncture the faithful dog at
tackled the Indian from the rear. The
latter turned upon the animal and
struck him a vicious blow upon the
head with his tomahawk. This mo-
mentary diversion gave Patrick an adj
vantage, and he drove his knife to
the hilt in the Indians heart, kilE@5
him instantly. tom" and his mas
ter then succeeded in making their
way to Lynn's fort, and in time Pat
rick became an honored citizen OF
Nolan county. "Tom," though he
lived for several years afterward,
never fully recovered from the effects
of the blow he received at the hanos
of the Indian.
The picture of this remarkable dog
here shown was photographed from
the painting in the possession of the
venerable Mrs. Gilbert. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
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ANIMAL LIFE-SAVERS.
How Pet Pony Saved His Master
from Drowning and n Cnt Res
cued Her Mistress.

An interesting incident was that in
which pet pony was the direct means
of saving his Young master from
drowning. The two had been out to-
gcther for some miles for the usual
morning ride, and on the return jour
ney rode through some fields, wherein
were some ice-coyered ponds. These
the venturesome lad attempted to
cross, but in the center of the largest
the ice gave way. and both pony and
rider were immersed. The pony
scrambled out somehow. and gained
the ground; but returned TO the aid of
its young master, who, by holding
tightly to its ample name, was
dragged, safely to shore.
In another notable incident a young
girl was rescued from what might
have been a dreadful death by the
action of a pet kitten. The two had
wandered from their cottage home
into the woods, where the curious
girl had inspected the hollow trunk
of an old oak tree from the top end,
and in so doing had slipped down into
the deep cavity, and was unable to
eXtricate herself therefrom. The kit
ten, which appeared to understand the
trouble of its youthful mistress, re-
turned home, and mewed piteously I'M
til it induced a member Of the family
to go with it To the wood. where the
cause Of its distress soon became APP
parent. Help was soon forthcoming
and the eirl was saved frcm what
might otherwise have been a living
leDth
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Winter in the south.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where the in
convenences of a Northern winter may be
escaped. No section of this country offers
Juch ideal spots as the Gulf Coast on the
between Mobile and New Orleans. 1t pos
sesses a mild climate, pure air, even temper
ature and faciitei for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section Accommoda-
tions for visitors are Grst-class, and can be
secured at moderate prices. The L. & n.
r. r. is the only line by which it can be
reached in through cars from Northern
cities. Through car schedules to all points
in Florida by this line are also perfect.
Write for folders, etc, to j. X. Ridgely, n.
w. =. A., Chicago. I'll.
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UNIQUE FOUR-IN-HAND
New Jersey Girls Have Trained Some
Turtle Pets to Draw Il DOlfs
Carriage.

There are four girls in New Bruins
wick, n. j., who devoted good part of
their leisure time TO rearing and train
ing turtles. They have about three
dozen of them now, and of these four
were so intelligent that they were
trained to do all manner of queer
things. Among other things they were
harnessed together like four-in-hand
and made to draw dolls baby carriage.
The girls have now arrived at that age
when they begin to think of doing up
their hair, letting down their skirts and
going to parties, and though they hate
very much to give up their pets they
begin to find them something Of bur
den. The mere matter of feeding them
is in itself a big task. These reptiles
eat most anything, but they have a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
TURTLES DRAWING DOLL CAR
RAGE.

particular liking for snails and worms,
and, like grown people, they can acquire
a taste for almost anything.
Last summer. when strawberries
were plentiful, these three dozen turtles
made away with two quarts Of them,
and then, by way of an entree, they
disposed of PIT argleworms which a
boy had been specially hired to dig for
them. So you see, catering to turtle is
not the easiest thing in the world.
When cold weather comes on, just
before frost, these queer pets wriggle
their way down into the soft ground
as though it We're quicksand, until they
are completely hidden from view.
There they remain until spring thaws
everything, when they once more re-
appear.-N. y. Herald.
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DOG FOUGHT INDIANS.
of Pioneer GayI
Whose Memory Is HonOred In
Kentucky Family.

Mrs. Matte Gilbert, living near
Woodland, KY, is the possessor of an
oil painting, the subject of which has
an extraordinary history. The paint
ing depicts a Newfoundland dog stand.
ing near the open doorway Of pioneer
cabin. This dog, Tom" by name, was
the property of Mrs. Gilbert's grand
father, Peter Patrick, and, with the lat
ter, figured in the early Indian wars
in Ohio and kentucky. He was in the
battle of the Sandusky, in which Col.
Crawford was defeated; in Gen. Harm
ec's defeat at old Chillicothe; in Gen.
St. Clair's defeat, and in Anthony
Wayne's great and victorious battle on
the Maumee. Tom" though wound.