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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
Reina Mercedes Hound for Norfoiis

Washington, May 1S.-The navy depart
ment was notified today that tho former
Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes had sailed
from Santiago. She will be brought to
the Norfolk navy yard.
The Mercedes is the ship sunk in the
channel at the entrance Of Santiago har-
Dor as means OF barring it to the Amer
lean warships.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
N AILHOADs.

Wharton county commissioners are IA
vcrably disposed toward proposition made
by the Austin and Colorado Valley people
Florida legislature will probably grant
limited judicial powers to the railroad
commission.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
brotherhood Of rrainmen.

New Orleans, May 1s.-The convention
al snD Inc brotherhood Of Railway Tralnmen
~ rpoin'eu q committee to confer with
enr rg1 oIotherhoods upon the subject of Sc
tbs moe uniform action in regard to
worLir rsgulaung the appointment and
"'"ss OF state legislative boards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
CATAPRH OF THE PELVIC ORGANS.
The Reason Why So Many Women Are SICK.

weak lungs, nervous debility; indeed. al
most the whole category OF medical terms
has been applied to catarrn OF some organ
OF the female anatomy II these woheh
,yould only realize that their trouble Is
nrobabIv catarrn Of the organs peculiar 10
women or pelvic organs. and cure tnen-
selves with Pe-ru-na, how much unneces'
sary suffering would be saved.
Mrs. G. c. worstell, Clarksburg, w, va
writes the following letter to Dr. hart
man. This is only one of hundreds OF SIM
liar letters which the Doctor receives from
thankful women. Mrs Worstell says:
trust that no one Will think from TINS ina,
| want my name in public for any caus.
only to let sufferers know where they ma
find relief from many ailments l can
truly say l have been much bonehteu py
the use of Pe-ru-na. feel better than
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14

have for two years.
It is the best medi-
Inc that ] know
for female troubles.
I have taken medl-
cine from the doc
tors and found no
relief; but when |
began taking Pc
;u-na I could see
hat before | han
taken the first bot
tie that 1t was 40
ing me good. I rec
,mmend 1t to all
snfrnriny women. |
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14

Do you sley ~
Are you restl,M Y
morning. ~. N, y
an eager appe.Tr
breakfast? AZ
looking forwils
pleasurable ~
tons to the
Of the day! initms.I,
are INDEED ~ ~
II not. get wsn 70
like other f0'S
too late. !, rlES I
SPECIALIZE
Specific bloc '. "
oning. so "a q
t,y kidney l'.R'
s slr, difHcuitiis ~
cele. plhs''sk1 y
blood dises...rr,, =
forms. csurasis. /.
diseases otys1r
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
AN ALARMING FACT o

That large majority Of the peeps Z ~
to all the attributes which would ma
strong. brave aud noble. With mean"
body is CAPABLE of proper action. 4, n
Those who are suffering from pnsass
cay or any lingering disease as 'ne WA
violating tho laws of health. thus ~ NJ
the functions of the body. should D" "A
Thousands Of those whose healtn. ,ts a
impaired have found relief In ,us1sSl
under the careful treatment OF pf'
G. Co -. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
Waller County to he ncprc,entea

hemnstead Texas May ls-The agitation
Whieh is now on in all the country along the
erazos river for the purnose OF making that
river nayFable has taken root here and
county Judge Hannay has called for a mass
meeting to convene on June TO- at which
meeting delegates are to be selected for the
aeep water convention to be held at Brennan
on July 81 There are those who ridicule tho
'dea Of STRENGTHENING the Brazos as there
are many who ridicuIe any theory. however
aslole' simply TO be contrary, and to appear
smarter than what they consider the ordinary
M OF people. II the peonle along the river
mii Iieet arranGe their plans and then 20
az y IN the right way there "a no doubt but
.nat ooats Will be plying a considerable dis
~. oSnoe un the river sufficiently large TO carry
~ iIeignt onered from the richest lands In
me world. Waller county must have a repre-.
ssntnCys BODY Of business men vt BRENNAN
on July and she will have Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-14
NAVIGATION OF THE BRAzos
ConEressmen win Make an Ende,v.
or to BE Present


BRENNAN. Texas May 1s.-Mr. Arthur
called the convention to consider the nayiga-
ton of the Brazos river. to be held IN Prov
ham July 3. has received letters from Han
NJ ID. hIeoerg. Hon. R. c. De Grafenreid
and Hon. ]. L. Slaydeu, advising that thew
VIII endeavor to be present Each Of the con-
sressmen mentioned approves of the protect
and promises to give it aid. In addition to
those letters. Hon. D. c. Giddngs. Jr.. has
received the following letters:
Hon. D. O. GiddnRs, BRENNAN.
Austin. Texas. May 12.-Dear Sir: Your
favor of the 9th instant is before me, extend
InE 10 me an invitation to be present at the
convention OF all those interested in the nav
lgauon OF the Brazos river. which convention
Whlch convention ia to meet at Brennan July
g. fell honored by this invitation and
would be glad to attend the convention. bit
my duties here are so eXacting that / do moi
think II probable that | can be there In
former ,6n s years. while In congress. | secured
the hrst appropriation for the Improvement
OF the mouth of the Brazos. II the successflIl
navigation OF the Brazos can be secured II
VII De Of great yaiue to the people. Very
Hon. d, G. Giddings. Brenham. '''S'h'
Dallas. Texas May 12.-Dear Sir: 7 am
Just In receipt Of your recent favor request
ing my presence at convention 10 be held
~ inc city OF Brenham. July next to meet
nose interested in the navigation of tho
braLos river; can assure you / am N
hearty accord and full sympathy with YOUR
movement In my judgment the most impor-
tsnt ana tar-reaching proposition before our
state today is that of making our rivers maj
isanle as FAR inland as possible. In this will
ps round solution OF the question OF ex-
cesslVe freight rates. under which the indus
tries and general business OF our State are
now SUFFERING ANY movement looking to the
hetterment Of existing conditions should be
approved and encouraged by our people. Az
present l can not promise TO be present. hut
VIII promise to aid you as far as possible
should the measure come before congress
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-! Address OF call on DIR; dianIo' HTs... "
tom blank No. for men. No. .sloo1
No. 8 for akin diseases. NO w.
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Soldiers Were n,.ora.r,x

n,n,h Inan, Ca, May ls;--The Forty.
A'A'a Iowa. Colonel Downs, was mustered
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
The new SENATOR.
Career of John Kean From the
Silver Spoon to the Gold
Bug Era.

John Kean was born at Ursino, near
Elizabeth, N. j., December 4, 1852 H stu
died at private schools and entered Yale
with the class of 1875, but did not complete
the course, leaving to take UP the study Of
law He graduated from the Columbia
Law School of New York in 1915, and was
admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1871.
He was elected to the forty-eighth and
fiftieth Congresses, was Chairman of the
New Jersey Republican State Committee
in 1891 and 1892 and Republican nominee
for Governor in 1892, but was defeated by
George T. Werts, his Democratic oppo-
nent.
He was a member of the Commission
appointed in 1894 to revise the State ju-
dietary and practice, and in 1896 was
elected one of the Delegates-at-Large to
the Republican National Convention. Mr..
Kean is President of the National State
Bank of Elizabeth; Vice President of the
Manhattan Trust Company, of New York
city: President of the Elizabethtown Gas
Light Company; President Of the Eliza
bethtown Water Company, and Managing
Company. He is also interested in pros
pectfve electric street railway between
Elizabeth and Plainfield, for the franchise
of which he recently offered $200, 600 in
cash, and which will be constructed as
soon as the needful franchises can be OBJ
tained.
in New Arsey. It Is Colonial mansion
with man. historical associations. He is
unmarried.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
BOY and GIRL DROWNED
Watts Refuses to Save Himself
Without Miss Sim
clair.

NEWBURGH, N. Y, JAM "a, lS99.-Wal-
ter watts, aged seventeen, and Miss
Mary Sinclair aged eighteen, of this city,
were drowned last night in the Hudson
River. near New Windsor With siN 9th
er young people they had skated to Corn
wall. four miles distant and they were
returning. On the way down the party
crossed q crack in the ice a foot wide,
without difficulty, the tide being ebb
When they returned, the tide In the mean
time having changed, the ice flow was
senarated from the main body leaving
a wide sace of open water.
Watts md the girl were some distance
ahead Of. the Others They saw the open
water. but supposed it to be "black ice, "
thav skated into it. and in moment were
Struggling for their lives The others
made desperate efforts to save them, py
forming a line on the ice and passing a
coat to young Watts, who was holding
ontt to the girl. He might have saved him
self had he released his hold on her, but
he refused to do this, and as he became
benumber. was unable to retain hold OF
the coat and youth and girl sank to their
death.
The others of the party went ashore
and walked home. Watts was a student
inS the Academy and a leader in athletics
ia the Young Mems Christian Association.
Miss Sinclair was a bookkeeper In a
| business house, Both were highly respect
ed, and much sympathy IS expressed toI
their families.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
IF the crowd and heard the name Eng

of the crowd and heard the name Eng
lish'' called out.
Well" said the stranger, Il never saw
the English beat the Irish yet, SO credit
IS more for Mr.. Irish; that's my name.
Mr.. English dropped out and the race
was then confined to "Mr. Irish and
Mr.. Ellis. The buggy was bid up to $6S
and was knocked down to Mr. Irish"
When it came time to settle up, "Mr.
Irish found he had only $l2 with him.
He wanted to leave this as security, but
the management refused to accept 1t and
awarded the buggy to Mr.. Ellis Mr.
Irish felt exceedingly cheap as he walk
ed out of the hall observed by all present
The twenty dollar United States gold
bond was won by Tommy Nelson, the
young man who was distributing the tick
cts en- the lot while the fair was IN ses-
sion This is one of the few prizes won
by the needy.
M. T. Connolly four-year old bay geld
ing was won by Charlie Cassidy Cas-
sidy was afraid of the animal and wanted
TO sell it to Ignatius Noonan,. who IN
formed the winner that he would not give
the animal stall in his barn, n IN Mr, ia Gonf nf
it. as he was afraid OF 1t. Mr.; CASSIDY
will have to stable the animal for the
The Business Mems Building and Loan
stock was won by Inspector Kelly.
The silver water pitcher was captured
by Frank McDermott.
The Singer sewing machine was won by
The tapestry. donated by Mr.. John J.
Nevin was won by Alderman Patrick
MORAN.
The water contract contest for and
against the Flynn system resulted In n,
big victory for the Flynn system me
vote was 3.O45 for ana votes were re-
corded against it.
Before the building was closed for the
nigh.> Mr.. Davis took the opportunity qI
thanking those who helped make the af-
fair a success. He spoke of the liberality
of the patrons and the kindness OF the
attendants who generously volunteered
their services.
The management will have statement
of the finances ready for puDllcation
within the next few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
IN HER HUSBANDS ABSENCE.
Mrs. B1ackburn's Two Callers Get
Her Into Serious Trouble.

Isabella Blackman and her husband,
Joseph A. Blackman, were today ar
raigned in the First Criminal Court
charged with keeping a disorderly house
at No. 100 Montgomery street. Isabella
is thirty-one years old and Joseph fifty
years. The latter is employed as ma
chinist in New York and during his alb
sence from home in the day time his wife,
it was alleged entertains strange men.
Two young men, Henry Alliston, of No.
1854 Summit avenue, and Joseph Way, of
No. 109 Sussex street, said they were in
vited in, yesterday, by Mrs. Blackman,
whom they saw at the window. The
visit resulted in sending out for beer and
whiskey A subsequent row and the
smashing of pane of glass in the win
dow, attracted the attention of Policeman
Blackshaw, led to raid on the place
and the arrest of both Mrs. Blackman
and her husband.
Blackman, it appeared from the evil
dence, had just returned home from his
work, and knew nothing of what had TAX
en- place there during his absence. The
complaint against him was dismissed by
Police Justice Nevin and he was dis
charged from custody.
Mrs. Blackman, who protested her in
nocence of any wrong doing, and claimed
that Alliston and Gray, on whose state
ments the complaints were made were
Intoxicated and forced themselves into
her apartments, was held for the Grand
Jury in $500.
AiIiston and Gray were held as wit
nesses in $500 each.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
ORGAN GRINDER AN EARL
Poulett's Death Causes Two
Claimants to the
Title.
IBy Gable to The Associated Press.1

4
BONDON. JAN "a, 1899.-The late Earl
Poulett. who died in London on Sunday
in his seventy-second year, married his
first wife, a pilots daughter, when he
had only the remotest chance of sue
officer in the army, stationed at Ports
mouth, and there were five persons be-
tween him and the Earldom. They all
died within eight years. The late Earl
never recognized the present claimant for
the title The latter assumed the title
of Viscount Hinton, which is the title
borne by the eldest sons of the Earls OF
this family, and became an organ grinder
He was born within a few months after
the Earl's marriage. The Earl, however,
continued to support the claimants
mother until she died in 1871.
The claimant was left utterly destitute
and did not learn to read or write until
late in lite.
VIA his first wife died the latte Earl
Poulelt remarked within month.
There is likely to be keen struggle 1or
the succession between the claimant and
the third wife's son. It is alleged tnal
the claimant does not intend, IN the event
Of his winning to assume the position
to which his rank would entitle him; but
his son, who is 80 years old, has peen
well educated by persons believing IN tne
legitimacy of his descent with view to
his succession to the Earldom
# is noteworthy that when published
neerage gave the third wife's son as Wis
count Hinton legal proceedings were IN
stituted in behalf of the claimant, result /.
ing in an apology and the withdrawal or
the statement.
The claimant has been a familiar signt
in the streets Of London. He had tick
at attached to his organ, saying he was
Viscount Hinton and adding:
my father refused to assist me,
through no fault of my own
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
NO. HUDSON'S
ELECTION
Annual Meeting Of the
Stockholders in Hobo
ken Today.
new BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Question of Transfers Soon to
Be Discussed What the
Company Proposes.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the North Hudson County Railroad
Company took place this morning at the
companys Office in TIoboken. Among
those present :-Messrs. E. f. e.
Young, ]. F. Stanley, David Young. and
]. w. Omberson The result of the cleo
tion for directors was:-Messrs. David
Young, w. G. Shailer, j. F. Stanley, ].
1. Waterbury, John Kean, J. w. Omber-
son, John D. Crimmins, Allan L. McDer-
mott and Edward L. Young.
The Directors then organized and elect
ed these oficers:-David Young, presl-
dent;G. w. Roe, treasurer, and William
c. Doubleday, secretary. Schuyler =.
Stevens, of Storm avenue, Jersey CITY,
takes the place of G. 7. Lister as audltor
of the company, and Warren ]. Hall sue
ceeds W. H. Starr as general superlnten-
dent of the road. F. ]. Mershelmer Is
retained as adjuster. There are some
minor changes in the offices of inspectors,
etc.
So far as the above changes nothing
new in the policy of the company mas
yet been determined. While many OF tne
governing body are members of the North
Jersey Street Railway Company, yet the
companies are as far apart as the poles
The rumors about consolidation were dis
cussed this morning by one interested II
both concerns He said to News,
representative
.sIts all nonsense to say that these two
companies are one. Don't you suppose
the stockholders of the North jersey
Company will have something to say
about amalgamating those concerns? Vi
course. like everything else, these IS
possibility of the union, but at present i
is impossible"
President David Young has nothing t
say about the company's plans. He Il
busily engaged ascertainings the precis'
amount of the North Hudson County
property and that will occupy some time
| Just as soon as Mr. Young finds out wha
| the company owns he will be in
position to state what will be don
nj regard to transfers to Jersey City
as suggested by the Board
Trade. Mr.. Young understands tina
those south of Newark avenue wish t.
reach that point from any part of th
4 county for five cents and to the sam
| point from the north of the county TO
| the same sum. He will submit soon t.
| the Directors his views on the matter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
aartnett's Thermometrica1 Report
DIED.

LUKENS. on. Sunday morn
Mary c. Lukens. wife of Henry Clay
Lukens in her 5Sth year.
Funeral (private) on Tuesday evening,
Jan. "a, at her late residence, NO. lSs
Ogden avenue, Jersey City Heights.
Interment on Wednesday afternoon az
Mount Peace Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pas
MACHIN.-On Sunday, Jan. q, 1899, Mary
J., beloved wife of James Macnins
aged 81 years.
Funeral services at her late residence.
No 112 Washington avenue (WoodSIde),
Newark, N. j., on Tuesday, Jan. "A. al
P. NJ.
MERZ.-In this city on Sunday Jan. 22
lS99 John Adam Merz, aged 70 years.
Funeral services from his late residence
No 240 Jewett avenue, on Wednesday
Jan. %, at 10 A. M.
O'CONNOR.-On Sunday, Jan. 22. 1S9s.
Mary, beloved wife of Michael o'Con'
nor.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funerai
from her late residence, No. 3S5 Mont.
gomery street, on Wednesday, Jan: 70, a.
A. NJ; thence to St. Bridget's Churcn;
where a solemn high mass will be onerea
for the happy repose OF her soui.
VAN HORN.-On Sunday, Jan. r. lSyys
Andrew ]. Van Horn. aged I5 years
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend funeral services on Tuesday, Jan. z4s
at I 80 p NJ, from No. 800 Firth street,
Jersey City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
INSPECTED ON SUNDAY.
Mayor Hoos Disguised With
Montgomery Street and
Newark Avenues
Condition.

Mayor Hoos this afternoon sent the toi-
lowing communication to the Street ana
Water Board
January "a, 1899.
Honorable Board of Street and Water
Commissioners
Gentlemen-I most respectfully dlrect
the attention of your Honorable Board 10
the disgraceful condition of montgomery
street and Newark avenue on Sunday.
/ made a personal inspection OF the Two
prominent thoroughfares above mentioned
on Sunday the 22d inst. and found them
In a wretched condition. Refuse of every
description was scattered all over the
street. presenting a disgusting appear
ance to persons entering our city.
1 suggest that your Honorable Board
make arrangements to have Montgomery
street. from Exchange place to Newark
avenue, and Newark avenue, from Mont
gomery street to the foot of the hill,
cleaned on Saturday night, and also that
you communicate with the Chief OF Pollce,
requesting him to cause the arrest or any
and all persons who shall throw refuse
in the streets In this way 1t should be
an easy matter to keep the doorway OF
our city in respectable condition.
EDWARD HOOS,
Mayor.
The Commissioners say the Mayors
suggestion is to be adopted at once. Chief
Murphy is also to be communicated with
without delay.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
THEIR AMBITION FOILED.
Three Boys Indian Scalping Expe-
dition Delayed for 80 Days.

Charles and William Fisher and Will
lam Spooner boys burning with zeal
to destroy Indians, were arrested yester-
day by Patrolman Milburn, who discov-
cred that they had stored pile of gro.
ceries in the basement of the Clio Wheel
mems Clubhouse on the Boulevard, near
Montgomery street. These groceries
were a cache intended for use on the
plains.
It was Gustav Noble of No. 1873 Duncan
avenue, where the Fisher boys live, who
spoiled the romanca He told the police
that somebody had robbed him of his
groceries. Because the boys had once be-
fore been caught on the eve of going
West and scalping Indians, the trio was
suspected and arrested after the cache
was discovered.
Arraigned before Justice Potts, this
morning the boys said that others COM
mitted the. robbery, but the Court sent
them to Jail for thirty days. The boys
admitted that they were eager to get
away from the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
The COLLEGE. Of oxford.

Each college Is built round a quadrangle
with a large entrance gateway which Of
ten rises into a uuasi-tower. The rooms
fmmediately over the gateway are fnvar-
iably designed for the residence Of the
warden, provost. or principal Of the col
over ali who enter or leave the place. This
mode of building still exists in India, be-
ing introduced into Europe by the Moors
when they conquered Spain, where we
find that the compound, or quad, is still
used for the lettering Of all kinds Of ami
mails. Around the quad are arranged the
chapel, library, hall or refectory, presi-
dents lodgings, buttery and kitchen; the
students rooms generally occupy the
upper floors william of Wickham, the
celebrated architect wisely placed, his
Taller buildings. the chapel and hail. on
the north side,the keep off the cold winds,
lie lower buildings on the south more
freely admitting sunshine
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
NOT LABUAN MURDERERS.
TBv Cable to The Associated Press.

~ IBy CaDIe 10 The zAssUcIdlvu fEtsSI
LABUAN, ISLAND OF LABUAN.
British Borneo. Jan. u, 1S99.-The steamer
Labuan, Captain Pfort, which has arrived
here. came from the Island of Balabac,
thirty miles south of Paiawan, Philip
pine Islands, and not from Palawan, as
previously cabled The murder of the
Spanish officers which she reported oc-
Cured at Balabac.
The Labuan brought sixty-five women
and children here. They had been robbed
of everything but otherwise had not been
ill-treated The Sulus assisted the
Balabacs in killing the Spanish officers.
The Spaniards have left Palawan, where
the natives were fearful of the Sulus.
Stores had been looted. business was at
q standstill and the natives We're armed
and ready for mischief.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-24
FILIPINOS' DlCTUM.
Junta Has Issued a Statement
Regarding Americas
Action.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.1
HONG KONG, Jan. "a, 1S99.-The MEM
bers of the Filipino Junta here have is
sued the following statement
1.-THE urpchase by the American author
tiles at Hong Kong of a number of steam
launches for river work in the Philippine
Islands is high-handed, unnecessary and
vexatious.
sDomiciliary visits throughout Manila
are exasperating the Filipinos. Their
suspicious are aroused by such actions
The despatch of reinforcements is in
compatible with peace and the appoint
ment of Commission is only a pretext
to gain time. The American secret po-
lice is acting extensively towards the Fill
ipinos at Hong Kong, who are British
subjects
1.-The Filipino Congress at Malolos has
unanimously vetoed annexation"