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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
STRUCK BY AN AVALANCHE.

While walking along Broadway in the
vicinity of the New York Post office, yes
terday, Ferdinand w. Rave, of No. 142
Bowers street, was truck by an avalanche
of snow and ice that had been loosened
from the roof of the big building. A
big cake of ice struck him in the neck
and knocked him down. He was uncon-
scious when several pedestrians raised
him from the pavement. He was taken
into the Astor House. It was found by
Dr. Smith, who came up with an ambu-
lance from the Hudson Street Hospital,
that the Rave wore had ben jammed
into his forehead and had narrowly miss
ed binding him in both eyes. He was
taken to the hospital where it was
thought his skull was fractured When
he recovered consciousness, however, he
insisted on being taken to his home.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
MR.. STANLEY DYING.
Mournful News Received In This
City Today.

1t was with profound regret that news
was received this morning that Mr
Bernard M. Stanley couldn't survive the
day. Mr. E. f. c. Young was at Newark
yesterday when he was informed of the
grave condition of the sick man and this
morning received telephone message
that it was only a question of few
hours.
In the First National Bank this morn
ing when the distressing news arrived
were Mr.. John D. Crimmins and Mr..
Jas E. Hulshizer, Jr., and others asso-
ciated with Mr.. Stanley in his colossal
enterprises. On all sides were heard ex-
pressions of sorrow that the distinguished
financier was about to die. Up to yester-
day morning there was some hope that
he would recover, but he suffered re-
lapse yesterday, and the physicians pro-
nouneed recovery was impossible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
FIRE AT TOP AND BASEMENT.
Two Blazes Attack Different Parts
of Frame Houses.

A fire caused by a lamp explosion,
Saturday night, gutted the top story Of
the frame dwelling, No. 2S4 Terrace ave
nue.. occupied by John H. Raskaut. The
building was insured for $1,000 and the
furniture for $500.
A pan of boiling fat set fire to the base
ment of the three-story frame house, No.
6S2 Summit avenues, yesterday afternoon
and did damage to the extent of $25. The
building is occupied by Henry Mass, who
uses the basement for a bakery. 1t be-
longs to the Kerwin estate. The fire was
extinguished by No. IL Engine Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
SHIPBUILDERs EXEMPTION.
Germans Decide to Protest Against
It's Abrogation.
TBy Gable to The Associated Pres

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
BERLIN, March 10, 19OO.-At a recent
conference of German shipbuilders in
Hamburg it was decided to protest
against the abrogation of the exemption
from duty of ship building materials
adopted by the Budget Committee of the
Reichstag. Russia, it is said, is making
special efforts to increase her shipping
and will give free trade in ship-building
materials and pay bounties for NE es-
tablishment of navigation schools.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
HOT CAMPAIGN in THE NINTH,

The Democratic Society of the Ninth
Ward will assemble tonight at the quar-
ters on Bergen avenue and prepare for the
coming campaign, which promises to be
a decidedly hot one. The prospective nom
inees will be endorsed for the nominations
and plans laid for a vigorous tight to
carry the ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
FUNERAL OF FIREMAN SCOTT.

Fireman William c. Scott, who died
Thursday afternoon from the result OF a
fall from a trolley car on Pacific avenue,
was buried yesterday afternoon from his
home at No 270 Wilton street. Interment
was made at the New York Bay Gene
terry. Members of the Lafayette Republic
can Battery and Maple Lodge No. 222, /.
o. o. F., attended the funeral in body.
A great many firemen were also present.
A detail of firemen acted as escort.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
TExAs's ANTI TRUST LAW.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 1sOO.-The
Supreme Court of the United States to-
day rendered an opinion in the case of the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company against the
State of Texas, affirming the decision of
the Court of Civil Appeals of the State
of Texas. The case involved the con.
stitutionality of the antitrust law of
Texas, which was sustained by today's
n,n;ninn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
PRISONER TOO QUARRELSoME.

TBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
CAPE TOWN, March 10, 19oO.-owing
to the quarrelsomeness of Colonel schiel,
the German officer in charge of the Boer
artillery, who was wounded and taken
prisoner at the battle of Elandslaager, he
has been removed from the prisoners
camp to a transport.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
RUSSIAN MONEY ORDERS.

NEW YORK, March 10, 1sOo-Generai
Superintendent Joseph Elliott, of the
Money order Division of the Post office,
here said TODAY that as a result of a re-
cent convention entered into between the
Postal Departments of the United safes
and Russia. on April 2 next, for the nrsI
Of money orders between the two coun-
tries. They will not, however. embrace
Finland or Asiatic Russia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
TWO SMALL FIRES.
Lace Curtain and Overheated Stoves
Made Blazes In Hoboken.

A small fire caused by an overheated
fiue was discovered by the sexton in St.
Johns German Evangelical Church. Ho-
boken, last Saturday night. The flames
were put out by Engine Company No. l
without damage.
A lace curtain in the window of the
candy store at NO. 11S Clinton street, Ho-
boken. owned by John Hymes, was set on
fire Saturday night by a gas jet. An
alarm from box 43 brought the fremen
on the scene in time to prevent the flames
from SnrpadinQ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
MuscHER IN THE TOLLS.


[By Cable to The Associated Press.]
QUEENSTOWN, March 10, 1900-Nathan
Museher, the passenger from New York
by the Cunard line steamer Lucania, who
was arrested on the arrival of the vessel
here March 16, as the result of informa-
ton from the United States that war
rant had been issued for his arrest on the
charge of forgery. was brought into a
Police Court in Queentown, this morning.
Later he was handed over to London
detective and will be held pending the ex-
tradition hearing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
PRERIANS ON NlCARAsUA.

The Pierian Society of High School held
an interesting debate Friday afternoon on
Resolved, That the United States Should
Own the Nicaragua Canal" The affir-
NATIVE side was awarded the decision.
Maxwell Kightlinger and Willard Gaiger
argued in favor of the United States own
ing the canal, and Howard Mulry and
Edward Bouker took the negative side
The oration, essay and budget We're also
irforaStinp
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
SEVENTH DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club
will meet tonight at the New York Bay
House, Ocean and Wilkinson avenues.
Final arrangements for the spring election
will be made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
TbarmometrioaI Report
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery In
che State Lot owners have no expense Tor
care of grounds, nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery I (and every family needs onels
vou will be iterested in Its beauty anu neat.
1ees its moo rate prices and easy terms OF
nayment. office IN Jersey City. 2Ss Washing
ION street. over Provident Savings Bank Teie-
rhnne No. 521
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
UNIVERSITY BOYS COMING.
Pierrian and Forensic Societies te
Give Entertainment in April.

The High School will figure largely in
the concert world in Jersey City the next
month. Both the Pierrian and the
Forensic Societies will be represented, and
within two days of each other.
On Wednesday, April 25 the Pierrian
Society will ahold an entertainment in
Hasbrouck TIall, when the New York Glee
Mandolin and Banjo Clubs will occupy the
evening, and for Friday, April 27, the
Forensic Society has secured the services
of the Columbia University Glee. Banjo
and Mandolin Clubs. Dancing will follow
both entertainments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
HUsTLINe IN The SIXTH.

In the Sixth Ward the prospects of a
Democratic victory are unusually bright.
The ward club has reorganized for the
usual preliminary work, with hustling
set of workers. Great things are looked
for from this ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
MlNKS MEET T0NIGHL

The Minkakwa Republican Club will
meet tonight at its quarters, Ocean, near
Danforth avenue. Arrangements will be
made for the coming election.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
JURY FOR BRUNERT TRIAL.

special panel of forty-eight jurors was
drawn from the regular panel In the Oyer
and Termirler9 Court this morning for the
Bl.unnerE murder trial on Thursday. The
trial jury viii be selected from this spec
ial panel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
EIGHTH OUT FOR VICTORY.

The Eighth Ward Democratic Club viii
meet Wednesday night to plan for the
spring election. The members are anxious
to repeat the dose given the Republicans
last fall, and a hard fight will be made
to bring about the desired result.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
WEArHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. March 10. 1e0O.-Forecass
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
P. M Tuesday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Mild weather with showers To-
night and Tuesday; lower temperature
Wednesday; brisk to high southerly
winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
ToNIGHTs EVENTS.

Imperial Burlesquers at the Bon Ton
Theatre.
Club. ~.
Ninth Ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-19
FIRST TRIP OF THE SEASON.

NEW YORK, March 10, 19Oo-The Red
Bank steamboat Albortina made her t1rst
trip here of the season this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
PERSONALS.

Miss Helen A. Foss and Miss Marion
L. Foss are home on ten days. yaoa-
ton from the New England Conserva-
tory of Music, Boston.
Miss Mary Lynes OF Hallowell is visit
ing friends In Portland.
DR.. j. Haviland and daughter OF Port
land were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Al, johnson of Hollowell yesterday.
= MIR. and Mrs. Charles Roundy of this
city are visiting relatives in Fairfield.
Frank Walker OF Skowhegan is visit
ing relatives insthis city.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. W. Allen of Portland
partook of their Christmas dinner with
q. A. Allen at Auburn.
Mr.. Ross Evans, one sor the haokmen
OF the Falmouth hotel, has returned
from visit with friends in Saco.
Miss Mary b. Mason OF Portland, who
has b3en visiting parents and friends in
Cornish, has retained to this city. She
is to start for the West in January to
pay visits TO relatives and friends.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
POSITION OF MR.. BANKS.
He May Not Accept the Berth of civil
Deputy that Has Been THndsred.

There Is some doubt whether James IL.
Banks Of Westbrook will accept the posi-
ton OF one OF the three berths OF civil
deputy which has been rendered to him
by Sheriff elect Pearson. For the past
two years under the administration OF
Sheriff Despeaux there have been only
two civil deputies in the Office at the city
building. There has been just about
business enough in the office to keep
these two officers busy, so that they have
been able to earn a good competence. 1t
is stated by those who know that thsre is
not business enough to for three deputies.
Consequently there has been some talk
during the last few days that there might
not be three deputies as Mr.. Pearson has
intended. Mr.. Banks was in the city
yesterday, and when asked regarding the
matter, said: 81 don't know whether l
shall accept the place or not.---The thing
has NOT been decided as yet II am re-
quired to give bond for $4,000, simply
to act as deputy out in westbrook, do
not think that shall take the place."
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
WEDDINGS.
STROUT-BOOTHBY.


WATERFORD, December 25.-The spacious
home OF MIR. ana NJ re-. Harrison L.Strout
at "rhe Poplars," North WATERFORD, was
last evening filled with guests to witness
the wedding of their son, Eugene Henry
Strout, to Miss Gertrude Millicent Booth
by OF Limerick. Preceded by the best
man, Mr.. Frank Foss OF WATERFORD, and
the bridesmaid, Miss Marcia Hartford
OF Limerick. the bridal party entered the
parlors to the strains or the wedding
march from Lohengrin, played by Miss
Grace Fitzpatrick OF Limerick. Taxing
their places ben sath a bower OF evergreen
entwined with flowers, the ceremony was
imprsssiyely performed by Rev. VIM,
Cotton, after which the newly married
their friends. The ushers were Mr.. Hen
ry Chadbourne of Rumford Falls, and
MIR. Ansel Davis OF Portland.
While refreshments were bsing served
the company was entertained By graph
aphone concert which was interrupted
by some OF the young people singing the
new national song IA Hot Time
The very large display OF useful and
tasty wedding presents testified TO the
universal esteem in which the young
couple are held.
The bride was charnlingly gowned in
gray covert cloth trimmed with white
silk and carried bouquet OF brides
roses. Her going away costume was a
tailor made suit of blue with hat to
match. The bridesmaid wore a hand
some pink cashmere trimmed with silk
and chiffon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
STILL PUMPING AWAY.

There were some men in Portland be.
sides the newspaper men, who had to
labor, but none OF them worked as hard
as did those men who are at work keep
ing the bitches of Contractor Flanagan
on Exchange street, free from water.
There was a break in water pipe near
the ID. Il. Harmon store during the
night which threatened for time to
cause lots of trouble but the Water CON-
pany men were sent for and after som Q
hours Of work succeeded in stopping the
leak.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
GOSPEL MISSION CHRISTMAS
TREES.

The annual festival OF Christmas trees
was looked forward TO with hopeful an
ticipation by the attendants Of the Cos.
pei Mission this year. For many weeks
willing hands, backed by kind and
thoughtful hearts have been quietly labor
ling for the event that carries TO many
young lives the only merry occasion they
enjoy during the year. com ing as many
OF them DO, from neglected homes, many
OF them not knowing a ray Of human
sunshine with this exception for the year.
Two large trees were erected at the
platform and an Interested committee
was husiiy engaged from early in the
morning until early evening in dressing
the trees and ladening them with use
full and ornamental articles, ccnsis ting
OF wearing apparel, household goods,
toys, confectionery, etc.
At O'Clock the large hall was n lied,
several prominent citizens having come
in to witness the distribution Of gifts.
Rev. Mr.. Pearson called the company
TO order and all united most heartily In
sing "Ali Hall the Power Of Jesus
Name" after which a fervent prayer OF
Thanksgiving and praise for the blessings
OF the year was offered. After the sing
Ing OF another hymn the committee on
distribution began their work, and for
more than two hours were kent busiiv
engaged, and at the close none had been
forgotten. all had been bountifulIy sup
piled.
Mr.. Pearson desires to extend his heart
felt thanks TO the following named citl-
zens for their help and contributions:
Mrs. q. j. Pennell Mrs. John W. Dyer,
W. II. Scott, Mrs. Il. p. Wentworth, Mrs.
Frederick Fox, Carter bros. Co., Capt
Benz. webltsr, Danetts NJ. Lorne, John
Smith. Daniel Mccain, w. ii. Waidron,
Perez Griffin, Friend, Geo. p. westsott,
II. ID. Ford, Mrs d. II. Ingraham, Han
no W. Gage, and FOR con trittions of goods
from the following: A. MerDis Foster
Everett, Mass, dolls; Miss Carrie Curtis,
dolls; Il. l.. Robinson, games; +. IL.
Butler, hats; Mrs. F. W. Robinson, toys;
Mrs. Morrill, and Mrs. Wilson, candy
Friend; J. q. Woodbury. and Mrs. DIR.
Dodge, Christmas presents; q. A. Han
son, toys; Mrs. Abbie Adams, toys; Mrs.
Georgia Wiley, toys; r. N. York, furni- |
ture; Master Russell H. whits. toys;
Owen, Moore and Co., merchandise; Ira
+. Clark g. Co., clothing.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
FOR A WEEK IN THE WOODS.

Messrs. Philip CoDh, Ripley L. Dana
and w. l.. Watson OF this city leave this
morning for Bangor, where they will be
joined by John Appleton, Donald Snow,
RoiAn d Bragg, Herbert SWEET OF that
city, and Maurice Phipps OF Massachu-
sets, and will 60 into camp for a week
at Schoodic lake. These young men
are all Bowdoin students. and this wall
be the second winter that they have
passed delightful week at the camp OF
Mr.. Il. II. Appleton at Schoodtc lake.
They take cook with them, and antici-
pate rare good time.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
A RECORD BREAKER.
Many Tons of Mail Distributed In
Portland Yesterday.

This has been record breaking year at
the Portland post Office and in railway
mail service. Ii is impossible to ascertain
just how many tons Of mail matter have
been handled here in Portland during the
past two days, bnt the number has been
large. Every train into the city BROUGHT
its little mountain Of mail bags for this
city, and the thirty-two clerks at the
Portland Office have been hustling day
and night and about all day yesterday,
to keep from being buried hy the bags OF
Christmas gifts. The carriers had pref
ty hard day yesterday. There vera forty
three of them In Deering and Portland,
and they each made two trips. Twenty
eight Of them had carts to assist them In
distributing the mail, and 1t Is not sx-
aggerating the matter to say that they
worked very nearly the entire day in per-
forming their duty. Up TO o'clock Mon
day night, $S46 worth of stamps had been
sold at the Portland Office, besides the
large number sold In drug stores and at
the sub-stations at the West End and at
Woodfords. Besides this there were many
dollars worth sold after O'Clock on Mon
day, which is not accounted for in this
statement.
Captain Marshall, chief clerk of the X.
NJ. s., says that the clerks all report that
the mall has been heavier this year than
ever before. All mall cars had extra
help, and some OF them had baggage cars
attached to carry the enormous amount
of mail
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Patrolman Rilsy, who has been siok
for long time, was made happy Mon
day by a call from Patrolman Thrasher,
the officer on the beat, who when he
went away, left an envelope containing
SlO5, Christmas gift for Mr.. Riley from
the members of the police department
and friends.
The annual reunion Of the classes OF
'96 and ~, =. III. s., will be held at XIV
erton, Thursday evening, December 9th.
Cars leave at $50.
A fine new church register has been
placed in the lobby of the Falmouth
hotel.
One of the pretty sights Incident &c
Christmas yesterday was the tasty dec
Grafton of he dining room of the Con
gress Square hotel Wreaths OF holly
were placed In all OF the windows and
about the room,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
All THE REFORM SCHOOL.

Christmas is made much of at the
State Reform School and yesterday "a
observance OF this holiday was no ex-
caption to the rule. The 146 boys In
the Institution passed a very happy
day. In the first place they had fine
dinner with turkey and chicken ana all
the "hxins." Then In the afternoon
there were two Christmas trses, each boy
receiving two hsndkerohiefs, bag of
candy, an orange, an apple, a nair OF
mittens, diary and two pictures, and
the most OF them bad other things ssnt
them from friends. Major John NJ.
Goold. Mrs. Clark Barker and Hon. Fred
Atwood were among those who sent
gifts to the boys, following their u sual
CUSTOM. After the good things were TAX
en- from the Christmas trees and dis
tributed the boys gave an entertain
ment, many OF them giving recitations,
singing in chorus and in Eolos. On the
whole it was very happy day for all
hands. those present from the oity enjoy
ing 1t as much as aid the boys them
selves,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
RIYERToN PARTIES.

Christmas day passed quietly at River
ton Casino. There were no parties on
Christmas as Is the case on Thanksgiv-
ing day, which is a very busy day at the
casino. Christmas Observance takes
the attention of the people at home SO
that dinner parties at t he casino are
not usually In order. This evening t he
GLASS or 1900, Portland High school, are
to enjoy a supper and outing at the ca
sine.
Thursday evening the class of 1876,
Portland High school, are TO enjoy a sup.
per and social evening. Friday evening
Miss Lappin Is to entdtsin PARTY oil
friends, and on Saturday evening t he
Maine Commercial Travellers assoei'
alton will hold their annual business
meeting ana banquet at the casino.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
PORTLAND GUN CLUB SHOOT.

The members or the Portland Gun
club held well attended shoot yestsr-
day at their grounds on Ocean street,
Woodfords. There were present quite a
number of Interested spectators. There
were four 55-bird events, the prizes being
turkeys and chickens. The prize in the
first events was one turkey for each
event, and in the last events for the
chickens, the prizes were two chickens
ty Messrs. Clifford and Ernest Randall,
cnd Mr. W. N. Taylor. In the shoot for
tae chickens, Messrs. Coleman. A. II.
Zeal and Walter u. Rich were the win
psrs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
THE PERCY WIN TROUBLE.

The steamer Percy ", OF the McDon-
aid line, ON her return trip from Caps
Small Point Monday afternoon, got
caught in the fog and poked her nose
on the ledge of Orr's island and was
pinned in until the arrival of the tug
q. A. Beiknap. She was gotten on
without trouble, ana taken IN tow, was
carried yesterday afternoon to the ma
rims railway where she will be carefully
examined. 1t is thought not much dam
age was sustained.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
XMAS AYR rHE ALMsHoUsE.

Christmas was not allowed to pass I'M
noticed at the almshouse by Keeper Rob-
erts and his wife. A fresh pork dinner
with plum pudding and mincs pie was
served to the inmates. In the forenoon
all gathered about the Christmas tree
which had been loaded with gifts Mon
day evening. Then fruit, confectionery
and handkerchiefs and aprons were dis
tributed. Tomorrow evening an enter
tainment will be held at the house, out
side talent assisting.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
THE KNIGHTS rEMPLAR TOAST.

Following the custom of recent years
the Rights Templar all over the world
assembled at high noon to drink the
toast prepared in advance by the SUI
preme commander. This pleasing GUS
tom which Is relIgiously observed wher-
ever there is knight Templar, was
mad very pleasant occasion here In
Portland, n large number OF sir knights
assembling at the asylum here for that
purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
MIR. LEwsEN's HAPPY CHRISTMAS

MIR. LEWSEN'S HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
MIR. r. NJ. Lewsep. the enterprising
merchant, made many children happy at
his store, 5SS Congress street, yesterday
morning. He opened up at 9 o clock. and
kept open for nearly three hours while he
distributed about 1900 presents to the
young people who called. These presents
consisted of fifty different kinds of toys,
and there was a great rush for them. A
big crowd gathered around the store, and
Inspector Pickett was on hand to MAN.
tain order. The smiling faces of the chill
dren must have more than compensated
MIR. Lewsen for his generosity. Two
lady friends and three of the clerks OF the
store assisted in distributing the presents.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26
FUNERAL OF PATRICK J. K EATING

The funeral or Patrick j. Heating, a
young man who died at the Maine Gener-
al Hospital Monday. was held at the
Church of the Sacred Heart at $50
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. MIR. Keat-
ing had lived in this city for the past
three years, and was employed az the
Casco tannery. Rev. Father o'Dowd, the
rastor of the church. otticiated, and the
nall-pearers were Messrs. John j. Nc
Donald, John Ii. Siteman, Michael +.
Barely, Coleman Donahue.s Hugh j,
Sweeney, and John Il. Ward. Intsrment
was.at Calvary.