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Arizona republican., 1899-08-07

County of Ar3pahOe.
I. Ellen Banks. notary public
within and for the county and state
aforesaid, do hereby certify that be
fore ma this day personally appeared
Francis l. AIeston and Francis L. Bel
Ian, TO me personally known to be she
same persons described in and whose
names are subscribed 10 the foregoing
certificate of incorporation, and each
for himself severaily acknowledged
that he signed and sealed the same as
his free and voluntary act. for the uses
and purposes ther5in set forth.
Given under my hand and notarial
seal this 31a- day of July y D.. 1899.
My notarial commission will expire
Sept mber 10Th 1901.
(SeaI. ELLEN BANKS.
Notary Public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
TOOK FRIENDS MONEY TO SAVE IT
But the Fsrryboat Passengers
Thouoht Him a Pickpocket.

William Dunlaf, of No. SO Trinity place
New York. was exonerated this morning,
in the First Criminal Court, from charge
of being a pickpocket. made by Charles
Mccormack, of No. 101 York street. Dun
laf was arrested by Patrolman Entwnis-
tie Of the Gregory street station.
Yesterday afternoon, while in a drunken
condition Mccormack fell asleep on 1ef-
rvboat bound for this city. DUNLAP, VINO
was with him, was seen by several passen-
gers to take some bills from the helpless
rian's pocket.
Nothing was said about the matter un-
til the passengers were discharged from
the boat, when Policeman Entwhistle was
notified of what had occurred. Dunla1
was then placed under arrest and locked
up.
This morning Mccormack, who was held
as witness. acknowledged Dunlaf to be
his friend. He said he and the prisoner
had worked together for the Adams Ex-
press Company for the past twenty years
Mccormack also stated that he had or
dered Dunlaf to take what money ne naa
about him for safe keeping.
DUNLAP was discharged by Justice Potts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
DANGEROUS ROCK BLASTING
Italians Arrested Because They
Took No Precau-
tionS.

Reckless blasting led to the arrest of
two italian uuarrymen who operate on
the side of the Hill in the vicinity OF
the Laidlaw avenue steps. A crowd OF
Italians are engaged in the vicinity max
ing paving blocks. They pay small
price for a certain amount of rock.
which they were obliged to blast. AS there
are few houses in the vicinity they do
not take the trouble when they set on the
blasts to cover them with chained logs
as is the usual custom to prevent splln-
tiers of rock from flying.
A few days ago one of the blasts sent
shower of broken rock far into the sky.
One of the pieces, weighing about ten
pounds. fell on the tin roof of the home
of william J. Crowies, No. 210 Palisade
avenue. nearly two hundred feet away
from the scene of the blasting. 1t weat
through the roof as though the roof was
nasteboard and fell on the floor of one of
the upper rooms. The house adjoins
that of Surrogate Lillis.
orders have since been given to the
Italians to put logs over the portions OF
rock to be blasted before the fuse Is
ignited. Captain Wohlleben gave orders
for the arrest of any one violating the
order.
The order resulted in the arrest of An
tonic De Palma, of No. SIS Monroe street,
Hoboken, and Thomas Farrell OF NO. 80
Concord street They were arraigned IN
the Second Criminal Court this morning.
De Palma was fined $40 and Farrell S..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
FIGHTING AT MANILA.
"Rebels" Left Many Dead On
the Field--AmericanS
All Right.
TBy Gable to The Associated Press.l

MANILA, April % 1S99.-(7:00 P. NJ
General Lawton took the field at day
break today with a column of troops
consisting of the North Dakota Regiment,
two battalions of the Third Infantry, the
Twenty-second Infantry, two guns of
SCOTS Battery, three troops Of the
Fourth Cavalry and Gales squadron,
equipped in light marching order. This
force started at five o'clock this morning
over the Novaliche's road, traversing the
country previously cleared of rebels. but
subsequently reoccupied by them. 1t is to
be presumed that General Lawton by this
movement will outhank the enemy before
joining General Macarthur, north of
Malolos.
The Dakota Regiment first encountered
the enemy in front of Novaliches at S:15
A. NJ The rebels opened fire on our
troops, but their fire was silenced fifteen
minutes later. the enemy retiring in bad
order and the Americans advancing along
the rough roads around Novaliches- They
were considerably annoyed by the fire Of
the rebel sharpshooters from the jungle
for two hours
At two o'clock in the afternoon the reb-
els were in full flight, leaving many dead
on the field, and our troops were compelled
to take brief rest in the shade as the
heat was overpowering.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
MISSOURI RIVER RISING.
Squatters are Moving in Kan
sas, Nebraska and
Missouri.

OMAHA, Neb., April %, 1S99.-The Mis-
souri, River rose seven inches at this point
during the night and a large amount OF
land on the bottoms is overfiowed. Many
railroad switching tracks on the bottoms
are now under water but no main line is
affected. On both sides Of the river much
valuable farm land is under water. Boyer
Island below Missouri Valley, was flooded
last night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April o. 1Ss9-The
missouri River continues to rise here
though not so rapidly as for the past
four days. Squatters on the low lands
between here and St. Joseph are moving
to higher ground and farmers are getting
property to safe places.
AT Kansas City, Leavepworth and St.
Joseph much land is already under wa
ter. but no serious damage has resulted.
The Burlington tracks between Kansas
CITY and East Atchison are partially sub
merged. At Kansas City, Kansas, the
Kaw River is rising rapidly and squat
ters are on the move
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April q, 1S99.-The
Missouri River flood resulted last night
in the breaking of the Payne levee at
Hamburg. Iowa, eighty miles north of St
Joseph. and the bottoms are Hooded for
miles below There would have been loss
Of life had not a large force of workmen
who had been trying to strengthen the
leyee for several days warned the farmers
of the impending danger. Many lost
ho11sehold goods and live stock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
HONORED THE LADIES.
Firemen of No. IS Showed
Their Gratitude by a
Reception.

"All honor to the ladies'" sang out the
firemen of No. Is Engine in their new
quarters last evening The ladies were
honored and in a most fitting, for the
firemen of that company do nothing by
halves. The reception rendered to the
ladies of that neighborhood, was in
recognition of the services they rendered
in preparing for The formal opening of
the new engine house on Monday night
last. This event was one that will live
long in the hearts of the firemen. The
food prepared by the ladies under the
direction of Mr.. Harry Higgins was excel
lent, and there was enough to feed regi-
ment Monday night being solely for the
sterner sex, the firemen felt that the
ladies should be taken care of.
, Mr.. Higgins and Captain Clair Birch
prepared all the necessary arrangements
for last nights entertainment and re-
ception. The sleeping apartment OF the
firemen was again transformed into a
hall The decorations were very pretty
Every seat was taken twenty minutes
after the doors opened Many were forced
to stand
The entertainment consisted Of songs
by Phillip Heck, Clara Joel, Nellie Null
rain; recitations by Hazel Sweet; piano
solo, by Mrs. J. Muller, and gramphone
selections by M. Shadow. The comfittee
headed by Mr.. Harry Higgins then served
cream and cake.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Higgins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stinard, Miss K. Potts, Miss Ella Potts,
Miss Berger, Miss J. Curry, Miss F..
Simms, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Stoeber, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen,
Mrs. J. Hunter, Mrs. ]. Graham, Miss M.
Graham, Miss L. Schultz, Mrs. g..
Auction, Mrs. Van Winkle, Miss Van
Winkle, Mrs Sweet, Miss Hazel Sweet,
Miss Mabel Higgins, Mrs. W. Thomas,
Mrs. A. Heritage, Mrs. J. Zyphers, Mrs. J.
Curry, Mrs. A. Dennison, Mrs. J. Draney,
Mr. and Mrs, p. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. F.
Christie, Miss B. Cotton, Mrs. H. Berg.
Mr. and Mrs Wills, Miss B. Wills, Miss
M. Wills, Miss s. Pine, Miss J. Andrews,
Miss Alice Bender, Mrs. NJ. F. Kerr, Mrs.
J. Connolly, Mrs. w Allen, Mrs. j. Jones,
Miss Susan Young, Miss Fannie Coffey,
Mrs. J. F. Muller, Mrs. e. Wakefield, Miss
E.. Young, Miss K. Jones, Mrs. Plume,
Mrs. N Schultze, Miss A. Lauer, Miss
| L. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lucas, Mrs,
G. Halsted, Mrs. j. Lyons and Mrs, s.
| Gallagher.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
NO CABINET CONSPIRACY.
Hold of the United States in the
Philippines Will Not be
Weakened.

WASHINGTON, April 22 1S99.-A cabinet
officer is authority for an absolute denial
of the story that the cabinet yesterday
discussed an alleged conspiracy in TINS
country to weaken the United States IN
the Philippines.
Secretary Long, in answer to direct IN
quiry, said specifically and cogently the
statement was erroneous that the cabinet
had been charging any. person or set OF
persons in the United States with trea-
son. That was as far as he cared to make
any statement.
Inquiry develops that the probable oasis
for the story is some exchanges of opin-
ions that have been taking place not only
among Cabinet officers but among the
close friends of the Administration ever
since the submission of the peace treaty
to the Senate for It's action, to the gen.
eral effect that the delays that were be-
ing interposed to speedy action upon the
treaty were harmful. 1t was said that
great encouragement had been given TO
Aguinaldo by the attitude Of the oppo-
nents of the Presidents policy among
American public men. But after all, this
was nothing more than was said openly
on the floor of the Senate during the
consideration of the treaty and the
charge was the basis of some bitter per-
sonal exchanges between Senators.
Since the conclusion of the peace nego-
tiations and the exchange of notifications
there have also been some expression
on the part of adherents of the Presi-
dents policy as to the ill-effect upon the
public and the soldiers not actually at
the front of frequent publication of let
ters from dissatisfied volunteers in the
Philippines.
1t may be said that the expressions
were rather in the nature of regrets than
of complaints, but as summed up by
Cabinet officer there has been no dispo-
sition to attach personal blame to indi-
vduals, but rather to note radical differ
ences of opinion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
MEDALS WEDNESDAY.
Volunteers Will Have Their
Delayed Reception at
the Armory.

The Executive Committee of the Volun-
teer Reception Committee and commit
tee of volunteer officers of the National
Guard held joint meeting last evening in
the Armory The meeting was arranged
for the purpose of preparing for the pres
entation of medals to the volunteers who
enlisted in the Fourth Volunteer Regi-
ment from this county.
According to the figure presented last
evening about 1859 men are entitled to
medals. Colonel Robert G.. Smith pre-
sided The meeting was very short
one After the number of volunteers had
been discussed the date for the presenta-
ton was decided. Next Wednesday even
ing was chosen. The Armory was selected
as the place of merry-making. There was
no dissension on the selection of the Ar
mory, as it was rumored there would be.
Mayor Hoos will be invited to present
the medals and address the soldiers. Each
volunteer will be allowed two tickets the
company officers, having charge of the
distribution. The Executive Committee
is thankful that the duty has been taken
out of their hands. Each person who
subscribed to the reception fund, will be
given two box seat tickets. The centre
box will be left at the disposal of the
committee and Colotnel Smith.
A committee was appointed to arrange
for speakers. Some Of the committee
men had doubts as to whether speakers
could be heard in the Armory DR.. Cor
don stood in the balcony and tested his
lungs His voice rang out through the
entire building. All doubts were then set
aside.
The Volunteer Regiment band of
twenty-five pieces will furnish music for
the occasion. Another orchestra will be
engaged for dance music The popular
pastime will be INDUCED in Immediately
at the conclusion of the presentation.
There was some talk Of having the reg
iment colors displayed conspicuously on
this occasion. This, it is possible, will
rot be done, as the Trenton companies
of the volunteer regiment carried the flags
home. 1t is not customary for the Gov
ernor to allow the regiment colors to leave
the Capital, hence other flags will have
to be used instead
The Volunteers are eagerly looking for
ward to the evening, which promises to
be memorable one. The building will
doubtless be taxed to its utmost capacity.
The company rooms Will be thrown open
to the visitors and the members of the
regiment will do all in their power to
make the event success.
Colonel Smith will probably provide
lnnch for the officers and members OF the
Executive Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22

The "Army and Navy Journal" tells a
story Of a warrior from Mississippi
Town. The women organized Red Cross
Auxiiiary Society and among their con-
tributions to the comfort of their absent
heroes was case of home made paJamas
ca mn but no acknowledgment of its re-
CENT was returned So the good women
telegraphed. Anxious to know il you got
the pajamas last week. " Now, the Cap
fam had been sitting up with the boys the
night before, and when the dispatch was
handed him he was trying to reduce his
swollen head with a wet towel, and his
rsr,nen 1f the rel ef society were aston
ished at the receipt Of this dispatch,
ssStory is a lie made out Of the whole
ciotn; probably made up by my senemde
.fetai abstairer, but never had the pa
ienas last week OF any other TINS"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
GEORGE CASE NEARLY OVER
Arguments Will Occupy Mon
day and Tuesday and the
Jury Will Take Its Turn
Wednesday.

CANTON, Ohio. April %, 1S99.-The
third week of the trial of Mrs. Annie
George for the murder of George ID.
Saxton the brother of Mrs. Mckinley
closed today. The arguments will occupy
Monday and Tuesday and the case will
probably go to the jury Wednesday. The
sensational features of this week Of the
trial have been the appearance as wit
nesses for the defense of the son and
the divorced husband or the defendant.
Although the latter had secured damages
from Saxton, as we'll as a divorce, with
Saxton as correspondent, he testified
strongly in favor of his former wife, stat
ing that they had always lived happily
until they met Saxton.
Neither Mrs. George nor Mrs. Althouse
was on the witness stand. Mrs. Althouse
remained in hiding. II she had been
found Mrs. George would have testified
in her own defense bupt attorneys for the
defense decided to rest on the alibi es-
tablished by the testimony of Mrs. Kiln
ger.
Mrs. Lizzie Miller, who saw the man
in the macintosh, cape and sailor hat
soon after the death of Saxton and who
had been called for ross-examination by
the State, was not on hand when court
opened. A doctor was sent to investigate
her condition and the State reserved the
right to take up the subject later.
Then rebuttal on behalf of the State
began. County Supervisor J. S. Hoover
was called to testify as to distances be-
tween points named in testimony for de-
fence. 1t was especially sought to show
icyhf hov left bG
scene of the tragedy after the shooting
and reached Florence Ringers home at
the hour named by that witness.
In an effort to rebut Mrs. Linimsn's
testimony about Mrs. George not having
a revolver concealed the day of the MUIR
der. Policeman McCloud was called to
show that Mrs. George wore in her cor
sage that daw a number of napkins in
tended to improve her form. This was
held incompetent in rebuttal
Michael Barr, postoffice money order
clerk, said he saw Mrs. George In the
office at 2:5O and 3:15 the day of the MUIR
der This was in contradiction of Mrs
Lindman, who said Mrs. George was with
her all of the afternoon. He also iden-
tilted two letters in Mrs Georges writ
ing.
Sample C. George was called to fix the
time of settlement with Saxton at two
days before Saxtons death.
DR.. A. c. Brant testified as a scientific
witness on the morphine habit, and also
on an examination of Mrs. Eckroate. He
said she shows no symptoms of the use
of opium.
DR.. A. B. Walker followed DR.. Brant
and the remainder of the morning was
devoted to medical testimony on the
morphine habit DR.. Walker testified Mrs.
Eckroate showed no symptoms of the
habit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
ALDERMAN MENGE's BIRTHDAY.
Prominent Democrats offered Con-
gratul ations Thursday Night.

Alderman August Mense celebrated his
thirty-fifth birthday at his home, NO. "
Jefferson avenue, on Thursday night.
Nearly all his colleagues, the Aldermen
elect and many prominent Democratic
politicians helped to celebrate the event,
which was done in royal manner
,Congra tulations were showered upon
Mr.. Menge. A number of his colleagues
Mr.. Foss and others made speeches. Re
freshments were served in abundance. A
number present sang songs. Taken in all
it was an exceedingly pleasant event.
Among those present and who extended
concentrations were:-Mayor Hoos, Col
lector Robert Davis, President Anthony
Hauck of the Street and Water Board,
Street and Water Commissioner Nolan,
Aldermen William Calnon, Charles Max
well, George Dittmar, Samuel G. Warrin,
p. ]. Murphy, Jacob ]. Muller, Daniel
Cole. Gustav A. 10th, John E. Boldt,
William ]. Kelly, William G. Howeth,
lanes Burns. James Mcbride, William F.
Midlige, James Perry, Peter Ehrhart, As
sistant Collector Thomas higgins. Sheriff
William Heller, Tax Commissioner
Charles H Dayton, City Clerk M. j.
ODonnell. Aldermen-elect Robert Cook
son. Edward White, Sealer of Weights
Edward Roede, Under Sheriff John
lHeavey, Surrogate James Lillis, Commits
sioner Barr, City Marshal Edward Vree-
land. County Collector Hugh Dusan.
County Superintendent c. p Smith, Street
and Water Commissioners Ferdinand
Heintze and Robert Smith, ex-Street and
Water Commissioner Boltwood, Assembly
nan Tarnes r Murphy. Maurice Marks,
John vollers and John ]. Marnell, Con-
gressman DAILY. Counsellor DENIM, Coun-
sellor M. Fagen, Aldermen Charles NJ.
Austin and Ambrose Guiton, Freeholders
Clements, McNally and McGovern, ex-
Aldermen Al. Losel and A. Henry; Frank
Koch. F. Steiger, James Mcclure, Huge
Weissenbaum, Freeman Foss, James Lar
kin. DR.. Frank Wilkens, John Begins
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
POTTS SUPERSTITION.
The Little Justices III Luck
Nearly Overlook Him
in Spite of His Rab-
bits Foot.

There Is no doubt in the minds of those
who frequent police headquarters that
Justice Potts. of the First Criminal Court,
is superstitious. He freely acknowledged
this fact this morning. He believes in
signs and omens. The little Justice was
accused by Chief of Police Murphy with
carrying a rabbits foot, deep down in his
left hind pocket. 1t is said that the ami
NAL from which the foot was taken was
caught by cross-eyed, bow-legged negro,
on dark night with the aid of dark
lantern, in a Chinese burying ground.
Frequently while seated on the bench the
Justice has been seen to cross his legs
or fingers when cross-eyed or hump
backed prisoner or witness was before
him. The Judge has never been known to
have moments hard luck in his life.
In spite of all his good fortune i'll luck
nearly overlook him yesterday. Marian
Brown, colored porter, of Cleveland,
Ohio, was arraigned before him on a
serious charge preferred against him by
Laura Golden, a negress, as black as the
ace of spades. She lives at No. 95
Steuben street Justice Potts found the
prisoner guilty and held him in $500 bail
to await the action of the Grand Jury.
The prisoner, in order to secure his re-
lease promised to marry the woman, who
seemed equally as anxious to become the
prisoners wife.
"Wen.', said Justice Potts, 81 suppose
if you get married that ends it and must
let you 60"
sWil you marry US, Judge?" asked the
man and woman in chorus
ssStep up here" answered the Court,
and the Judge got ready to perform the
ceremony, Laura and her prospective
husband stepped up in front of the desk
When Justice Potts looked up and met
the gaze of the woman he turned pale
Those who saw him allege that he crossed
his fingers and nervously rubbed his rab-
bits foot Silence reigned in the court
room while the unlimited guests awaited
the ceremony,
The proceedings, however, were cut
short by the Justice. who said
81 have decided to postpone this mar
riage until tomorrow
Brown was led back to the prisoners
pen. bearing a look of disappointment.
Justice Potts then turning to Clerk Hig-
gins, said:--
"uee, what a narrow escape. She is so
cross-eyed that you can't tell which way
she is looking. Suppose I hadn't noticed
1t and married cross-eyed coon on Fri
day My luck would have left me sure
Yesterday afternoon some friends OF
Browns called on Justice Potts at his
office and asked how they could get him
out.
"Get some Justice of the Peace to marry
the woman to him. answered the JUS
tice.
The men hunted up Justice of the Peace
Christian Ceiger. who performed the cere-
mony last night in Police Headquarters.
ssGeiger's goose is coked." said Justice
Potts this morning. "His luck will surely
leave him. Money could not make me
marry cross eyed man on Friday.
wonder If Geiger knew what he was do
| ing"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-22
JAMES REDDy DEAD.
Heart Failure and Brights Disease
Were the Cause.

James Reddy of the SOFA water manu-
featuring firm of Michae eddy & Sons,
Henry street, died suddenly at his home
adjoining the factory about five o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He was forty-seven
years old, and was single..< For some time
he had been ailing with Brights disease
complicated with some heart affection.
His brother, Martin. Is Ill and has been
attended by DR.. Culver
When the doctor called upon Martin
yesterday afternoon Martin told him that
his brother James was not feeling well
and had gone into an adjoining room to
rest. He told the doctor that he had
better step in and see him The doctor
entered the room and found James lying
on lounge. He appeared to be asleep.
The doctor called him. There was no
answer. The doctor quickly detected the
cause. James was dead,