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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
EpWoRTH LEAGUE ELECTION.

quarterly rally and election of officers
of the Jersey City Epworth League Union
will he held this evening at Trinity M.
~ Church on York street. Presiding
Elder ]. r. Wright will deliver an adj
dress The various leagues throughout
the county have been requested to send a
delegate to act as nominating committee
for the ensuing year. The election will
take place at eight o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
Dan Riee,s First Circus Job.

Ibid you ever hear of the joke which
got DAN Rice, the most famous of all tbs
circus clowns, his first job under the can.
wasp" asked an old-timer.
s sNo--what was it ?'
Dan, while still in his teens, applied te
a circus manager for a position.
g What salary do you want?' asked the
manager.
Eight hundred dollars a night. re
piled Dan.
Tell you what I'll do, said the man
ager.
Well. speak quick returned Dan
I'm losing time
I'll give you "a week
All right, said Dan, ITS q CO. -
Atlanta Journal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
WOMAN IN FLAMES.

Ellen Tracey. sixty-five years old, wno
lived in a little shanty alone in Van Win
kle street, was heard to utter screams OF
.Helpl Firen' about ten o5'clock this
morning. Neighbors rushed in and found
her in flames.
She was badly burned before the flames
could be smothered, and was unable 70
explain how she caught fire. She was sent
to the City Hospital. 1t is supposed that
she was sitting in front of her stove When
her dress caught fire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS.

The County Board of Elections is in
session today and will be in. session again
on Saturday all day to register voters for
the election to be held on Tuesday
March 1s, in the townships Of Weehawken
and North Bergen. The BOARD was not
kept very busy today, but may have
something 70 do on Saturday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
HIS DRUNK" PAID.
KeIly's Arrest Showed Him He Had
More Money Than He Thought

James Kelly, of No. &c Union street, was
found drunk at the Communipaw and
ocean avenue junction last night. In the
Second Criminal Court this morning he
was fined IS. He searched his pockets
and finally fshed out 81.
When searched at the station house SIS
were found in his pockets. When he was
informed of this he was wild with joy.
He paid his fine willingly and even offered
to stake officer Lockwood for taking
care of his money.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
CRESCENT CLUBS STAG.

The members of the Crescent Club, a
popular association with headquarters at
Montgomery and Gregory streets. will
have a Jolly time this evening when they
will hold stag for the members. The
talent selected for the arrangement COM
mittee promises to be of rare order as
no expense has been spared to make it
one Of the best of its kind that has TAX
en- place in the lower section of the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
pILoTAeE BOARD MEETS.

The Board of Pilotage Commissioners of
this State held their first meeting in this
city today since their reappointment by
Governor Voorhees, last week. Ex-Sena-
tor D. c. Chase presided. Captain l. S..
Dewar was secretary The usual routine
business was gone through. There were
no complaints against pilots. The Com
missioners will shortly make a trip along
the coast to view dangerous wrecks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
MoLLENHAUER MUSICALE.
Excellent Programme Given Monday
Evening by Pupils and Teachers.

The teachers and pupils of Mollen-
hauer's New Jersey School of Music gave
a soiree musicale last Monday evening at
the hall of the school, No. 50 Montgom-
cry street. There was a large attendance
of the parents of the pupils and their
friends. The programme presented was
an excellent one and met with the ap-
proval of the large audience present. The
pupils acquitted themselves excellently
showing that they had received admira-
BILE training. A varied programme was
given
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
ToNIGHT's EVENTS.

Gottholds Gigantic Gathering of Care-
fully Chosen Celebrities at the Bon ION
Theatre. ~.
Ienten dinner of the S. C. U. Club at
the Newark Bay Shore House.
Quarterly meeting and election, Jersey
CITY Epworth Union, Trinity Methodist
Church
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
WILL VISIT LABOR UNIONS.

The President Of the National Brother
hood of Painters and Decorators of Amer
lea will pay an official visit to the Dis
trict Council of Painters at it's meeting
Sunday a1lernoon. He win also visit sew
eral of the locals.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

ovas the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery In
,he state. Lot owners have no expense for
care of grounds, nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs onels
.-on will be interested in its beauty and neat
1sss its moderate prices and easy terms Of
rsvment. office IN Jersev City. 2Ss Washing
ION street. over Provident Savings Bank Tele-
nhona No. 531
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
Market

The House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds have decided not to
present any bills for public buildings at
this session. so that Jersey City must
wait another year before anything is done
towards securing new Post Office
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, March s. 1sO0.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at elgns
P. NJ Friday. For New York CITY ana
vicinity:-Partly cloudy and warmer to-
night; Friday cloudy with rain; fresh
northeast winds.
rr4++,s Tharmoma%rioaI ReDort
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
,hermometrioaI Repert
An Old and Well Tried Remedy.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething shonld always be used
for children whire reething. It softens rhe
gums, allays the pain. cures wind collie
and is the best remedy tor diarrnoeas
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
WAGON OVERTURNED.
Horse Ran Away and Two Men
Were Hurt.

A horse attached to a delivery wagon
owned by McDonough & Co, of First and
Henderson streets, took fright this morn
ing and ran through Henderson street
northward until it reached Third street,
where the horse turned toward the side
walk and the wagon struck a trolley pole
and overturned. The driver, Vincent Nc
Hugh, of First and Henderson
streets, and John Taylor, a helper,
Of No. $50 Bergen avenue, was
violently thrown to the street. Both men
were slightly injured The horse was
caught at the corner of Fourth street,
where it ran after breaking the harness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08
MATTERS OF FACE

barrel than ordinary flour, but worth dollar
extra Wholesale only ct D. =. cleary Co.'S
stores Greene and Montgomery streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-08

Fortune favors the brave" 1t is also fav-
orable TO those who purify their blood at this
season by taking Hoods sarsaparilla.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
RUMBLE WAITS FOR AID.
General at Dewetsdorp Finds He
Is Unable to Cope with Strong
Boer Force.
STIFF FIGHT EXPECTED At THABA N'CHU
british Trying 10 Hiring About "A Sec
ond PanrdeberG If This should
Fall Beers Will Continue Present
Tnctics-pretorin bulletin Reports
british Driven Back at BoshOf.

London, April 24.-All attention is
centered on the interesting though
complicated situation in the southeast
ern portion of the Orange Free state,
from which developments of the ut
most Importance must ensue in the
near future. Gen. Rumble, il would
seem, has found the Beers confronting
him at De Wetsdorp in stronger force
than he cares TO engage, and so he is
marking time pending the arrival Of
supports. While Gen. Rumble is pre-
pairing to strike Dcwetsdorp Gems.
Brabant and Hart are pushing along
the frontier of Basutolaud. where they
will Ice able 10 Illustrate any attack on
Gen. Rundlc's right. and Gems French
and Polc-Carew are Fastening from
Bloemfouteiu TO bar the Boer line of
retreat uorthWards.
In the meanwhile the burghcr forces
occupying Thaha NChu are in posi-
ton TO fight a delaying action, giving
the Eocr forces M Devct>dorp ano
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Mothers
Friend

will do for every woman what it did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not to Use it during pregnancy IS
mistake to be paid for in pain and suffering.
Mothers Friend equiPs the patient with a
strong body and clear intellect, which In
turn are impaired to the child. 1t relaxes
the muscles and allows them to expand. 1t
relieves morning sickness and nervousness.
1t puts all the organs concerned in perfect
condition for the final hour, so that the actual
labor is short and practically painless. Dan
ger of rising or hard breasts Is altogether
avoided, and recovery IS merely matter Of
a few days.
Druggists sell Mother's Friend Tor 81 bottle.
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Send for ou- free Illustrated book
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

rlenced is slight, because of the dlfii-
culties of railroad communication The
suspension of freight traffic and delay
to mails is causing great loss and incon-
venience here. and distress among the
inhabitants of interior towns whose
supplies have been cut off for over a
week. The overflow Of streams has not
been increased a much as was expected
from Mondays rains, for while they
was terrific they lasted but short
time.
Unless there is another downpour TO
undo the vast amount of repairs &C
complished in the past week, the rail-
roads will be able 10 resume the run
ming Of trains in a few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

ton he had changed his opinion. Thi,
change, he said, was not based upon
emotion, but upon reason.
In an extended argument, Senator
Lindsay (Ky), presented legal and con
stitutional reasons why, in his opinion
Mr.. Quay ought not to be seated. He
held that the appointment of senators
by the state executive was provided for
by the trainers of the constitution
merely 10 provide for the filling of va.
cancies that may be regarded as unex'
pected.
Vote Taken Promptly.
The vote on the Quay case was taken
promptly at four o'clock.
The resolution which declared Mr..
Quay mot" entitled to his seat was
first laid before the senate. Mr.. Chand'
Ter moved to strike out the word mot,
and on that the vote was taken.
Quay Loses.
The vote on Mr.. Chambers motion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

Frankfort, Ky, April 2+-Ex-Gov.
W. o. Bradley, representing the repub-
Iican state officials, prayed an appeal
to the court of appeals from the judg-
ment Of custer rendered by Circuit
Judge Cantrill last week. The appeal
was prayed as TO all cases, except that
of Breckenridge against Pratt. Mr.
Pratt, the republican contestant for at
torney general. did not ask an appeal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Cure e rheumatism
KENNA, Jackson Co w. Va,

fI+.N4NNI J hN \ SUI " " ' a.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack OF rheumatism which confined
her to her bed for over month aud
rendered her unable TO walk a step
without assistance, her limbs being
swollen to double their normal size.
Mr.. S. Maddox insisted on my using
Chamberlain Pain Balm purchased
a fifty-cent bottle and used it according
to the directions and the next morning
she walked to breakfast without assis-
lance in any manner, aud she has not
had similar attack since.-A. B. PAR.
SONS. For sale by Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Tried and Acquitted.

Manila, April "a. - Louis Spitzel, an
agent Of the Remingtons and Maxim,
and one Of the biggest promoters in
the orient, has been tried and acquit-
ted on the charge of smuggling Gov
eminent detectives have Swallowed him
since he arrived in Manila, suspecting
his business was filibustering.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Changed His Mind.

Senator McCumber u. d. delivered
a carefully prepared constitutional ar
gument in opposition TO the seating Of
Mr.. Quay. Only a brief while ago he
was regarded as an advocate of Mr..
Quay's claim, but he announced in his
speech that after careful cousidera'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Indictment Qunshed.

Frankfort, Ky, April 24.-The in
dictment against eX-Congressman Da-
vid G.. Colson for killing Luther w.
Demaree was dismissed in the circuit
court on motion Of the commonwealth s
attorney in a statement in which he
said the failure 10 secure a conviction
for the killing Of Scott made it GER
tain that an acquittal would result as
TO the killing of Demaree.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Zuxf " IT,
swept by Fire.

Edinburgh, y. d, April 21.-Fire
wiped out the entire business portion
of this city. Property to the extent
of $4,000 was burned and Mrs. Jacob
Lindall, wife of a former prominent
merchant. and a bride of but few
months, and Mrs. b. Bjerson were
burned TO death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
I4ynched.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 2o.-Advices
from Bolton state that Henry McAfee,
"a negro accused of an attempted as
sault upon Mrs. Saunders near
Brownsville, in Kinds county, was
hanged by mobin front of the Browns
Vile schoOlhouse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Not Able TO Act.

Buffalo, n. Y, April "a. - The en-
gagement of Richard Mansfield here
has been Cancelled. Mr.. Mansfield ar
rived here from New York Monday. His
condition is such that complete rest
will be necessary. He will close his sea-
son Immediately.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
wins Big stakes.

London, April "a. The great metro.
politan stakes, of 1000 sovereigns, run
at EPSON Tuesday, was won by Lord
Penrhyn's fve-year-old horse Kings
Messenger. Fifteen horses ran.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, in
vigorate the body by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. These famous
little pills always act promptly.
Sharrar q Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Boers Retire Hurriedly.

Leeuw Kop, Monday, April 23.-The
Beers retired from their positions here
so hurriedly that they left a quantity
of ammunition and many rifles behind
them. When the Warwickshire regi-
ment took the farmhouse at the foot
of the ridge. the Boer pom-poms in
flicting no damage, the Welsh regi-
ment advanced along the Warwick
shires' left and approached the ridge,
expecting a cross-fre.
When the Beers fed they were
obliged 10 move for some distance along
the skyline, and the artillery plant
ed shell with great accuracy, IL burst
ing just above the Beers, rolling over
three horses.
IL appears that Gen. Dickson met
with opposition, the Beers firing their
rifles at long range. Their position was
one of great natural strength.
Gen. Pole-Carew's admirable DISPOSE
ton of his forces throughout puzzled
the Beers. who were unable 10 see the
direction Of the attack, owing TO deep
spruit.
The British artillery was unable to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

child came, which
is a strong, fat and
healthy boy, doing
my housework up
to within two hours
Of birth, and suf-
tered but a few hard
pains. This lini-
ment is the grand
est remedy ever
made"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
AIRED Minister Dead.

Leavenworth, Kan, April "a. - Rev.
J. G. Pratt, aged Sc years, died at night
IT Piper, near here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

Mankind realizes that 1t is imperfect
but few men realize their imperfec-
tions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Wife Says:

ave have four children. With the first
three | suffered almost unbearable pains from
u to IA hours, and had to be placed under
the influence of ehloroform. used three
bottles of Mothers Friend before our last
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
News from Boer Sources.

Pretoria. April %. - An official bull
letin issued here to-day says:
THE fcderals continue their fighting AT
Wepener and have captured herd OF Gen.
brabant's cattle and horses.
Gen. De Vets losses at Dewctsdorp
were one man killed and six men wounded.
Twenty British were captured, besides the
killed and wounded The British appear
10 be retiring beyond Dewetsdorp.
"Cr0nie reports that with strong COM
mand1 he attacked the British northeast
OF BJshof A heavy engagement followed
and the English were driven from kopie
10 kopje. The federals displayed great
courage and resolution, and sprtedly
chased the enemy I'm the direction OF
Eoshof only two burghers were wounded.
The British lost - men killed and left three
wounded and eight prisoners in tho hands
of the burghers.'
The Cronic referred 10 IS undoubtedly
Commaudant Cronje. the second son of the
famous Bocr general now prisoner on
the island of 81. Helena.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

join the right in time TO reply 10 the
Boer gun, which was Smelling the
mounted infantry vigorously. The
shells, however, burst 300 yards high,
and did no damage.
1t is stated that Gen De Wet holds
the waterworks with strong force.
The Beers who held Leeuw kop trekked
TO the eastward. Gen. French sent out
a body Of cavalry 10 the south, and a
few shots were heard; but, apparently,
the Beers did not hold strong positions
anywhere in close proximity 10 Leeuw
kop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

CA9TORIA.
Bears I'll. nIhs Kind You Haze kwars Bought
''', ct ENaZIzu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27
Smelling Resumed.

Warrenton, April 23.-Shelling was
resumed this morning, the fire being
directed at the British river redoubts,
which are steadily being pushed for
ward The Beers appear 10 be in strong
er force down the river: and the yeo-
many patrols are frequently SHIPPED.
1t is confidently believed that impor-
tant devel0ments are not far off.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-04-27

Wepener time TO retire in case Of de-
feat, and it seems as though Gen.
French must dispose of this Thaba
N'Chu force before he can reach the
rear of the Boer forces opposing Gems.
Rumble and Brabant, otherwise his
flank will be open 10 assault.
The Beers driven out of Leeuw kop
will probably rally at Thaba NChu,
where a stiff fight may be expected.
Should the British fail in this attempt
TO bring about another Paardeberg, it
must immensely affect the larger is
sues of the war, as it will undoubtedly
lead to a persistent repetition of the
guerrilla tactics which have been large
w responsible for the penning up OF
Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein for so
many weeks.
During the course Of Gen. Anderson S
advance on Leeuw kop the Canadians
found themselves in a tight corner sun
day near Donkerpoort. The Canadian
mounted infantry sent to reconnolter
the Boer position approached within
300 yards of farm flying the hospital
flag. under cover OF which the Beers
opened such a hot fire on the Cana
dams that they were unable 10 attempt
10 retir until another force of Cana
dians covered their retreat by threat
eninr the rear of the Boer position.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-04

n =
granger group, which was favorably af-
fected by the show of Increased earnings
for the fourth week in July, by the st.
Paul system. The showing was particu-
larly effective, because it compared with
a very high level of earnings last year,
and because st. Paul has rather been
looked upon as the leader of the reaction
airy tendency in railroad earnings, Incl
dent to the falling off in general bust
ness There was no special feature of
traffic to explain the recovery, which con-
traSts with decrease for each of the
earlier weeks of the month. 1t is at
tributed to the general merchandise traf-
fic.
There was renewed effort also to ad-
some success. AT the high level, the
grangers,.a Pacif1cs and Southwesterns
a We're generally a, point or more to- the
good. The movement was directed in
part against the short interest and when
stagnation and dropped lower. The trad
erS made something of the large increase
in cash in-prespect in tomorrow'S bank
it covered, the marketrrelapsed into semi
statement. .ses9 - s4.ssa.s
The subtreasury- has yielded to the
banks this week on routine operations
$2,814 COO. The receipts from the interior
are known to have been heavy, and are
estimated to be sufficient to bring the
total gain up to more than. five million
dollars. The time money market con-
tinues to show an easy tone today, in
response to this condition, sterling ex-
change advanced a fraction, and eX-
change houses expect gold to go out to
London next week. Possibly the policy
of the Bank of England in refraining
from advancing its discount rate this
week finds its explanation in the an
nouncement made this afternoon that
subscriptions will be invited in this coun-
try for the new -G10,0 900, 000 war loan
which will be issued in the form of 8 per
cent three-year exnhequer bonds. Lead
ing banks in New York; Philadelphia and
Boston are authorized to receive subscrip-
tons. The bonds are issued at 49,
The bond market today was only slight
ly active and without any feature. Total
sales, par value $93S;OG3 United States
refundfng Is, when issued, and the 5s de-
clined Il and the 9s, old and new As cou-
pom Is on the last CAL,
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Furnished by Charles H F. Smith &
Co., members of the New York Stock ex-
change Pioneer Press building, who have
direct wires to Chicago and New York
Closing prices are bid: -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-04
South st. Paul. Aug. 8.

South st. Paul, Aug. 8.
CATTLE-Receipts today were very
light and the quality of all kinds very
common. This has made the market dull
and quiet. For the whole week receipts
have been heavy, but the bulk of the
stuff in has been common to fair stock
cattle. Some few cars of Westerns have
arrived during the week, and included
In the offerings have Ibeen some very
good to choice cow stuff bringing up to
$425. The Western steer offerings, how
ever, have been common. We have had
some extra choices native fat cattle in,
steers good enough to bring $5.25, and
cows UP to $3.50. This is proof that if
We get the quality We can get the prices.
The butcher market is, generally strong
on all kinds. In the stock cattle division
the good quality stuff, both heifers and
steers, has been ready sale at fully
steady prices, and in some instances
stock calves have sold a. little higher, but
the common stuff has dragged badly all
week, and has onlysold at extremely low
prices. The stock and feeding bull mar
ket has been active at steady prices.