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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
ROMANCE OF MISS cERTIE HoMAN WHO WAS A
LITTLE LORD FAUNT1ERoY

It is announced that Miss Gertie Homan. the
Brooklyn actress who played in Little Lord
Fauntleroy," viii retire from the stage and in
February will become the wife of her present man
ager. Edwin Thanhauser, Of Atlanta, Ga The
wedding is scheduled to take place at Miss Ho-
mans home No. 2e1 Prospect Place on February
6. Il will be quiet affair.
IN her work the stage Miss HoEnan long played
juvenile parts. and II is only recently that she
added long skirts her theatrical wardrobe IN an
ricipatiOn OF taking a woman's role; She Is now
nineteen years old, and been the stage since
she was six years old. with the exception OF
period Of i've years she devoted TO study She
was born IN New-Orleans. On the advice OF a
friend Mrs Homan decided TO allow Gertie to go
upon the stage The girls first appearance was IN
Partners" At the age Of eight she played in
little Lord Faunteroy-
A year ago last October Edwin Thanhauser came
70 Eew-Tork and engaged Miss Homan for a stock
company which 70 play IN Milwaukee The
erga cement followed soon afterward- They viii
spend their honeymoon in Florida and Cuba after
which they will return TO Mr.. Thanhauser's home
81 Atlanta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
PROF. HERON TO LECTURE AT PLYMOUTH.

Professor George D. Heron, who until recently
held the chair Of applied Christianity at Iowa Col
lege Will address the Young Mems Club of Plym-
outh Church In the lecture Of the church
next Wednesday evening. The meeting is to be
public, and general invitation has been extended
10 the people Of Brooklyn Professor Heron viii
start for Europe Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
WANTED IN BRIDGEPORT.
THREE PRISONERS HELD IN NEWARK 1DENTI-
FED BY DETECTIVES.

District Attorney Samuel Fessendeu. OF Bridge
port, Conn. with Detective Captain Arnold and
other officers. and Seymour Butler. OF Pinkerton's
agency went TO Newark yesterday TO look three
prisoners arrested in that city last week for fight
ing and drawtng wea pons- They had reason be-
lieve that the concerned IN the bOwing
up of the safe In the Office Of Eckert's brewery at
Bridgeport. January $, and the shooting OF
Charles Morris, the Waterman, as he came out OF
the engine room after the explosion.
When arrested in Newark the gave these
names and addresses and said they were sidewalk
pedlers: Frank Lewis No 22S East Forty thirC-st
New-YOrk; James Oliver, No. 2S9 East One-hun-
ed-and-twenty- third-st, New-York, and James
OBrien No 40 Oak-st. Newark. The detectives
identified Lewis Frank Laskaway alias New
York White" a tramp safe burglar. and ''Oliver'
Henry ogden, alias Connecticut Blackie,' also
a safe burglar. Both seen about the brewery
Just prior to the explosion and shooting One wit
ness also identified O'Brien big Jim Murphy
said that he had him the brewery.
The three prisoners were held in default OF 8 900
ba 20 await reduisitiOn papers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
TWO SURVIVORS BRING SUITS.

Suits have been instituted against the Psnnsy-
vauia Railroad Company BY two OF the PASSENGERS
who were on the ferryoOat Chicago when she was
run INTO and sunk On the morning OF October J.
bv the steamer City OF Augusta o. the savannah
Line. Augustus Wlnterb0urne. OF Z nio1-sls Jersey
Cfrv who was rescued and taken 70 the Hu6aon
Street Hospital. asks for So0o damages and VIII
tam smith OF Ernest. jersey city. a prsssu1a1.
who swan ashore demands s. 600 damages Nc
Hernott & Flske have been retained TO PToseoute
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
AGAINST PosFoFFICE CONSOLIDATION.

The East End Taxpayers Association, composed
OF the property owners OF that part OF Flushing
town which outside the village OF Flushing.
has adopted q resolution putting itself record
IS opposed TO the consolidation OF the postofhces
OF Queens with that OF Brooklyn. II also demands
= tunnel 70 Queens Borough connecting with the
underground system IN Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
orr OF WORK; TRIED TO KILL HIMsELF

Paterson. Jan. p CSpeciaD.-James Demarest
teamster out OF work, attempted 20 commit SUICIDE
by swallowing carbouc acid last night he was
found writing in pain in the yard at the rear OF
carl Schultz's saloon at No. 10 Lafayette-st' anu
was taken 10 the General Hospital II was only
after several hours hard work by the physicians
that the man was out OF danger. he HveS a.
Straight and Montgomery SITS with his wife and
two Children. He thrown out OF Work rev
DAYS ago and. being without money 10 support MS
family he sought relief in suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
TO EXEMPT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.

Paterson Jan. q (SpeciaD.-A bill has been pre-
uared and will be introduced IN the Legislature BY
Assembyman Vivian NJ. Lewis providing for the
enactment OF law exempting from taxation char
table and religious Institutions, such as Young
Nen's Christian Association buildings. rescue mis-
sions and the like. The measure provides that the
property must be used in part by the institution
or orga nization owning it. and that the entire IN
come from the building must be used for the pur-
poses of such organization, although partly sup
ported by fees and charges received from bene-
Npfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
Urging TIE HTGH SCHOOL PRoJECr.

The new High School project FOR Jersey CITY vas
arrested by q few influential politicians who have
dshed the popular demand Their action has not
slIsneed the advocates OF the Improvement. and
the new High School earnestly discussed at ths
meeting OF the Hudson City Improvement Assocla-
ton on Friday night. when q resolution unani-
unously adopted urging the Board OF Financs which
has held up the Improvement. 20 act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
RIGRWAF ROBBFRY IN RArH RrAcH

A highway robbery was committed under ~. ,,t.
q an electric lamp at sixteenth-ave ana FYobtv-
sixth-st. Bath Beach. Saturday night The booty or
the robbers consisted Of a GOLD watch and chain
EaIued a 90 The victim OF the hiehUayrnsr was
James r Fofier. who Wv Nc -
- an ea 'e e and E.ghty-sixthst Mr. Porter
armed. Two men suspected Of the crime bs,a S H. e
arrested 49, ~'4l4S nave petu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
4 YE4Fs FIRE LOSSES IN HOBOKBs.

Chief Engineer WINS D. Applegate. OF the Hobo
ken Fire Department. has compiled hts report for
ISs9 showing the number o. fires and amount OF
losses IN that city during the last year There we're
eO2 alarms sent in and lbs nres were conined %
Ire buildings in which the flames originated Only
four fires extended 70 adjoining buildings The total
loss BY fire a07.esI 8. ard the Insurance. r.
covered amounted 70 IS. 90 Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
NEWS OF THE TRANSPORTS.

The work Of unloading the transport McClelland
viii begin this morning.
The transport Crook, which from the fact that
she brought North the bodies OF the soldiers who
died in the Spanish war, has been termed the
funeral ship is now al the Erie Basin being
lifted out 10 go 10 Manila She has been assigned
70 bring back to this country the bodies Of the
soldiers lying in the Philippines
The transport Sumner. which IS now being
dtred a Newport News is expected 10 sail from
Brooklyn for the Philippines about March /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
COME SOME OTHER TINE. SAYS PATERSON

Paterson Jan. q (SpecaD.-William g. Gourley.
chairman OF the Democratic State Committee mas
telegraphed 10 William Jennings Bryan that thls
CITY cannot receive him on Wednesday dLlet
and has requested him 10 include paterson IN rs
itinerary for an evening meeting on the occasion
Of his next visit Colonel Bryan had made ar
rangements TO come here on wednesday aIteL-
noon but the local party leaders under the peteNl
mat the time was too short arrange for the re-
Cept!on decided keep him away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

The basin where the wells Of the Orange Water
Company situated Il within L400 feet OF st.
Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery and the drainage
from the cemetery is toward the wells. IN the
opinion OF expert the percentage OF nltrates in
the East Orange water indicates that the water has
been polluted. but purified by filtration through the
earth, and such filtration publication cannot
tinue Indefinitely because sooner or later the ground
becomes saturated with the organic matter and
ceases to have 6ltratve powers
Citizens are becoming aroused on the subject.
There IS a movement foot which may result
in the city becoming the owner OF the water plant
in July 1902. when the present contract expires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
MOTHER AND CHILD VJSsJHe

The police are looking for Mrs Mary Bott. the
VIE o. carpenter living at No. 70 spencer-st who
has been missing with her six-yesr-oIs oh,15 60
s4erday Bot learned that his wife left The house
elLh ne child soon after he had gone 10 MS Uo~k
enc was apparently In agftated frame ~ mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
4 sTOREHOUSE FOR TORPEpOEs.

storehouse No. q Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
which is nearing completion, will be used to store
three hundred or more torpedoes. which will be
brought to the Navy Yard they have
been tested at Sag HarbOr. These torpedoes cost
g. each, and 10 contain about five hundred
pounds OF guncottOn each. Most OF them at
present stored in the navy yards at Boston. League
island. Norfolk and Mare Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
JAMES J. FI8AK DEAD.

lanes J. Ffnan, q newspaper man, Of Queens
Sorough, died last night. at the home az bis
tAAlher. In Long Island City Mr. Finan was tb,rt,-
yeafs CD he was born IN the old ,ir7es,
= a1I IL Manhattan his father being employed
ears Ar- tinan had been actively connecteS sL
local and New-York and Brooklyn papers WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
A wOuAy BURNED TO DEATH.

Margaret Warner So years cid. was facaily
burned last night az her home. No 2se Ogden-st-.
Nswa-k BY the explosion OF q kerosene lamp
which she was carrying The woman was taken
IN dying condition 20 the ClEy Hospital S2a
leaves family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
nEnocR4Ts TO ENrERTAIN.

The Democratic Club OF the Borough Of Queens
win tonight give an entertainment In St. Mary .
,-ceur1 The club has under Amusement the erec-
tion Of a clubhouse the property given Il by the
iats Roswell p Flower. The proceeds OF the enter
fainment 70 so into the building fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
STRUCK By 4 TROLLEY CAR

Michael Mcmahon. sixty-hve years old, was struck
by trolley car az BlOomheld-ave. and Webster-st,
in Newark yesterday and rolled under the fender,
receiving probably fatal injuries. Mcmahon lives
at No. 70 Seventh-ave.. Newark. He was taken 70
MfChaRls Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

The minstrel show Of the Unity Club. which IS
scheduled for February 8 at the Criterion Theatre,
g engaging the attention OF the members OF the
club at the present time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
HIS WIPE DID NOT WAIT FOR HIM.
LOSING HOPE OF RECONCILIATION WITH EzE
WILLIAM FRz1sNER COMMITS SUICIDE

LOsINs aOFs q F-lOO'-1-llN1lC1N Wiz E1-7-
WILLIAM FREISEER COMMITS SUICIDE
Elizabeth Jan 2 (SpsciaD.-WiIliam FrsSosr,
thirty-uine years cid committed suicide NJ his
boarding house No ~ BOnd-st.. al 1 O'Clock this
morning BY taking carbonc acid The BE-
Ionged 10 the Iron MOuldsrs' Union and the LSdsr-
kranz Singing Society. and employed n
Moore Brothers works az E1zabsthport- he wa
married. but for year had been separated from
his wife. who lives in Sew-Y0rk- The couple. 4
seems had agreed TO make up their quaErsl. and
Yesterday Freisner's wife 10 come out 20
ElizaberhpOTt and him She did 80. and called
at his boarding house during the afternoon, but he
was not home, she returned 10 Nsw-Hork
He was much detected when he came home and
learned that his wife had been there he refused
70 eat any supper, and went out About ! O'Clock
this morning he returned and woke Up his room
mate named Thompson Pulling out two haszs.
he handed one TO Thompson and said, Drink with
me, for this IL my last" Then. putting The ot1er
bottle to his mouth. he swallowed the contents. and
minute later dropped 70 the dOor- A doctor was
summoned. but the dead when he reached
rhe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
10 ToTE on THR BoRoUqR QUEsrToN.

Nutley Jan. n (SpeciaD-Thers VIII be an election
tomorrow in this village 70 decide for or against
the formation OF = borough An exciting oontsxt
Il expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
HIS TEYTH YEAR AS DIPEcroR

concert IN commemoration Of the tenth ami
Verssry OF Professor Arthur Claassen as musical
director OF the Arion Singing Society was given
attended g anu iaise'J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
UNION LEAGUE CLUB HOUSE WARNING.

The Union League Club OF Hudson County recsnt-
" renovated IT'S handsome clubhouse In Tork-st-.
opposite Van WORST Park. Jersey City. and VII
have club dinner and house warming this even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

Illustrated lecture on me New Japan next SdI-
urday night by Otis A Poole. Of Yokohama, who
has travelled extensively in japan and made many
original researches
The Crescent Athletic Club held its annual meet
ing last Saturday night. The reports Of the vari-
Gus officers were received The biennial election
Of officers comes next year. The annual report
showed that the membership Is 1853. an Increase
for the year of twenty-siX members. Next Thurs
the Crescent Club and the New-Yort Athletic club
at the Clermont Avenue Rink A return chess
February The usual Sunday concert was given
yesterday
The members Of the Montauk Club will enjoy a
Spanish dinner their seventh national dinner
next Thursday night. bottle pool tournament
viii be the feature Of interest at the clubhouse on
Saturday night next The eighth annual art ,ex-
February J. to continue a week
The Lincoln Club win celebrate Lnoolns birth
day with dinner. tas been its custom; Prep
the clubhouse. February Is. 16 and It.
The minstrel show Of the Unity Club which Is
scheduled for February at the Criterion Theatre,
club at the present time.
T. E Quinn. the chairman of the Entertainment
Committee Of the Invincible Club, announces a
stag" at the clubhouse for next Saturday night.
Home talent will furnish the entertainment. On
Tuesday afternoon a women's euchre will be given.
The Brooklyn Club IS arranging for some i'm
portant dinners. which will be given in February.
military "euchre'' will be given at the Union
League Club next Thursday night. Twelve prizes
will be awarded Charles r. Skinner State su-
perintendent of Public Instruction, will address
the members Of the club next Saturday night
the subject Of Educational UnihcaUIou The an
nUaI dinner on Lncoln's Birthday viii be given
usual Among those who expected 10 speak
are ostmaster-GeneraI Charles Emory Smith
Senator Nevada NJ. SLranahau. Chester s. Lord,
Senator Elkins Cornelius n. Bliss and the Rev
DR.. Newell Dwight Hills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
NEWS OF THE CLUBS.

The Hamilton Club will be entertained with
illustrated lecture on The New Japan next Sat
urday night by Otis A. Poole. OF Yokohama, who
has travelled extensively in japan and made many
original researches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

ACTRESS AND MANAGER TO MARRY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

The Brooklyn Club is arranging for i'm
portant dinners which will be given in February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

T. z. Quinn. the chairman OF the Entertainment
Committee OF the Inv1ncible Club announces a
stag" at the clubhouse for next Saturday night.
Home talent will furnish the entertainment. On
Tuesday afternoon womens euchre will be given.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
Herrett-schafcr Marriage.

The following account of
the wedding Of Mr.. George
Schafer and Miss Ada Ruth Her
rett, is taken from the Aberdeen
News of the 18th inst. Both Of
the contracting parties are quite
we'll known to many Of our Mil
bank people, as the bride is a
sister of Mrs. w. J. Weddell and
the groom is a brother Of Mr.
Henry Schafer of this city.
Their friends here unite in wish
ing the newely welded couple
every happiness:
Last evening at O'Clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Moore,
their niece, Miss Ada Ruth
Herrett, was united in marriage to
Geo. Schafer of Minneapolis, Rev.
f. w. Cliffe officiating. Only the i'm
mediate relatives and few friends
witnessed the ceremony. Following
the ceremony wedding supp was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Schafer went
east on the night train. After October
18th they will be at home at 2,3l3
Portland avenue. Minneapolis. The
bride is young lady who has large
number of friends and admirers in
Aberdeen. Mr.. Schafer holds an i'm.
portant position with Swift q Com
nany in Minneapolis. Many good
wishes follow them to their new home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
Church Notices

The fourth Quarterly Confer
ence will be held at the church
on Saturday right at 8 o'clock.
Subjects of sermons at the
Congregational church next Sun
day are rs follows: For morning
to fathers especially; Provoke
not-but nurture the child. In
the evening, the mother and the
Rowing child. Pastor Fitch, will
give d short talk to children in
the morning service. Bring
your boy and girl to church.
Services at the Methodist
church Sunday, September 23:
At $50 a. IN. Quarterly love
feast; 1890 preaching by pre-
siding Elder Rifenbark, recep-
ton of members, and sacrament
OF the Lords supper. 1915
Sunday school. Junior League
at $50 p. m; Epworth League at
$50 p. n. Preaching by pastor
at 7:30 D. m. Attention is called
to the fact that the morning SER
vice begins Is minutes earlier
than usual.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
HON. G. N. HERRElD.
Mtlbank Opera House, Oct. 4.

The republican candidate for
Governor of South Dakota, Hon.
Chas n Herreid, of Eureka, will
address the citizens and voters
of Milbank on political questions
at the opera house on Monday
evening, Oct. 1st. Mr.. Herreid
makes no pretensions to being
a great orator, but he is one of
the best known and most gen
timely respected men in public
life in South Dakota. His ster-
ling worth Of character is a great
er power among the people than
any hashy brilliancy could
possible be. Come out and hear
the next governor of South
Dakota.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
Notice to Taxpayers.
Office of County Treasurer

Office of County Treasurer
Don't forget that you mnet pay yonr real estate
taxes ut once TO save your property from being
advertised.
Don't forget that your personal property taxes
are long past due, aud must be paid now.
Don't delay this matter and compel the county
treasurer 10 make ycu extra expense. Sec 70
Chap. II Laws OF 1891 No demand for Taxes
necessary, but it shall be the duty OF every per-
son subject to taxation under this law TO attend
at the treasures Office at the county seat and pay
his taxes; and II any person neglect so TO attend
and pay his taxes until after the first day Of July
in the year next succeeding the leyying OF the
taxes, the treasurer is directed and required to
collect the same by distrese and sale.
j. N. Stafford,
County Treaeufer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21

Owing to a pressure of politi-
cal matter our school notes were
crowded out this week
Have you got your exhibits
prepared for display next week.
Don't fail to bring them in and
show what Grant county can do
in the way of raising things.
B. w. Brokaw, eye specialist,
and optician will be at Nelson S
drug store at Milbank the End
of every month. Eyes examined
free-A written guarantee with
every pair of glasses.
We extend to the ladies of Mil
bank and vicinity special invi-
tation to visit our Millinery
Department. We will be show
ing some beautiful Pattern Hats.
If you do not wish to purchase
come in just the same.
STONE & SULLIVAN.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
;,ya,h or Melvin w. Cross.

Word was received on Wednesday
from Amhoy. Minnesota. by the fam
ilv and friends. Of the death OF Mr.
Melvin Cross. and that the remains
would be brought here Thursday at,
ternoon by his brother, for burial at
the home in kilborn. Mr.. Cross had
beenaffiicted with an unnatural growth
in the bowels. for some time. and
short time ago had gone to Chicago
and was informed by the best medical
skill that his case could not be helped.
He recently. at the request of his bro
ther living at Amboy. went down to
the hospital at Rochester, Minnesota,
for treatment there, and had seeming
" been holding his own il not im-
proving. when suddenly the brittle
to his request his comrades Of the
Mllbank G. A. R. post took charge OF
the funeral services. which were tc
take place today at the farm home in
Kilborn. where the remains are to be
buried. The deceased was one of the
early settlers in Grant county, mai
of genial. kindly nature. with a facnl
ty Of making friend of every one ht
met. and his name will always recal
many of the interesting and amusing
incidents in the early settlement O
the county. The deceased was ;
member of the Milbank G. A. r. post
having enlisted when boy Of l8 il
company G.. Third Minnesota. and Iii!
time expiring he e-enlisted in Janu
ary 1864. He leaves wife and fon
children. three boys and girl. two O
the former having grown to mans es
tate.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1900-09-21
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WINSLoW' SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for chill
dren teething. It soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.