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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
FIVE YEARS FOR A HOLD UP
Michael O'Connell and Joseph
Wirth Convicted of Robbing
Samuel James.

Samuel James, West Indian whose oc-
cupation is that of steward on a steamer,
visited Bayonne on the night of December
49, 1S99 for the purpose of going to
George Wechaser's saloon, No. TIA Ave-
nue. F, to get trunk which he had left
there on storage. He wanted to ship the
trunk to his ship in Philadelphia. James
stopped in a saloon in Twenty-second
street to inquire the way to Wechaser's.
Michael ObConnell and Joseph Wirth were
there and volunteered to show James the
way. They remained in Wechaser's half
an hour. James gave Wechaser 50, one
for the storage of the trunk and the other
to pay expressage. The party then start
ed back. On the way James's guides
stopped an old man and asked him for
money. The old man threatened to break
their faces and they didn't bother him
any more.
After walking a few blocks further
OaConnell and Wirth held up James
O'Connell, thrust the muzzle of re-
yolver in his face and threatened to blow
his brains out If he made sany noise,
while Wirth emptied his pockets. He got
about $4 in money, bank book, a key
with tag attached, on which was stamp
ed the word Steward" and some other
small articles. In their disappointment at
not getting more plunder the highway
men set upon their victim ard beat him
unmercifully. O'Connell pounded him
with the revolver and Wirth struck him
with his fists and kicked him. James
broke away and was running for car
when John Gainsford, trolley car in
spector, met him. James told him his
story and Gainsford took him to the po-
lice station Policemen Hunter and
Husmuller found O'Connell and Wirth in
a saloon across the street from the sta
ton and arrested them. When the pris-
oners were searched all the property
taken from James was found in their pos
session. OsConnell had thrown the re-
volver away as he was entering the sta
tion, but 1t was recovered at once and
found to be covered with blood.
notwithstanding the positive evidence
against them, O'Connell and Wirth had
the nerve to stand trial, and they were
tried yesterday afternoon. Their defence
was that James was drunk ana gave them
the stuff for safekeeping James testified
that he never drank. The jury deliberated
an hour before convicting them.
This morning Lawyer Simpson asked
for a postponement of Wfrthis sentence
to give his mother an opportunity to
show his previous good character. Judge
Blair refused to grant any delay and
sentenced the prisoners to FIVE years IN
State Prison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
News" Reporter Watched
the Effects Of the Storm
On the Male Wards.
FINANCE BOARD BLAMED
Police Commissioners Says a
New Building Was Asked
But "No Appropria-
ton

A reporter of ''The News" went through
the male wards of the City Hospital to-
day to verify the statements made by
Warden Osborne and published exclusive
ly in yesterdays News The storm this
morning enabled the reporter to see tha
Warden Osborne's statements were cor
rect in every particular. Although the
wind did not beat very heavily against
the east side of the building where the
cras ks and crevices are, the rain found
its way in. The plaster on the side walls
was soaked and the water ran down the
walls in tiny streams. 1t was not neces-
sary to move any of the cots however.
Even in such a mild storm as it was al
that time the rotten condition of the
building was plainly evident. Warden
Osborne said that to realize the exact
state of affairs the reporter should call
when a heavy wind was blowing during
a rain storm.
Commissioner West was seen yesterday
in reference to the hospital. He said
..The present building was never fit for
the purpose to which it has been put.
Its alselessness has grown especially ap-
parent in the last few years. Nothing
can be done with it to better its condi-
and it is a large and useless expense to
attempt to put it in repair. 1t is now
in as good condition as money can put
it. What is needed is an entirely new
building.
1.-The Commissioners are not to blame
for the condition of affairs. It is one OF
the best managed institutions in the de-
partment and reflects great credit on
Warden Osborn, who is the best man that
could be put in the position.
Il do not wish to criticise but some
thing must be done Immediately An en-
tirely new building is most urgently nee
essary. The situation of the hospital IS
an ideal one, but such that the buildings
are subject to every possible damage from
storms and wind. Warden Osborne mas
managed the institution in an ideal man
ner and it is too bad that the building
is not what it should be-"
Commissioner Walter said:-'4The build
ing is rotten and has been for years. The
condition of the building is an old story
and some action must be taken at once.
Il am surprised that the Board of FL
nance has not taken the matter up and
done something to better the eondlt on
of the building. A new hospital is most
necessary and should be put up at once
The present building is a disgrace to the
city,
"a new High School building is no more
necessary than a new hospital building
THE poor of the city should be cared for
as much as the young idea should be edu-
Gated
There was a big mistake in the first
place. All that property on Baldwin ave
nue. right through to Montgomery street
should have been bought and a proper
building erected Repairing is a useless
expenditure of money. Every storm
threatens the building and nothing can
be done with it.
In our last budget to the Board of
Finance the Police Commissioners asked
for an appropriation of 100000 for a new
hospital, but nothing was done about it. :"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
ARonsBGRe's FORTUNE.


Max Arousberg, sho dealer, of No.
se2 First street. Hoboken, who belives he
is a relative of man who died recently
in California, leaving an estate valued at
81 100000 reported to the Hoboken police
this morning that a man had called at
his store last evening who claimed to
have some valuable papers bearing upon
the fortune which he wuold produce for
sls.
The man represented 9imself as law
yer an dsaid that he had come from New
York He said he had no money and
would not charge very much for MS SER
vices. Aronsberg gave him enough money
to return to New York and told him 70
cali again today.
Al detected waited at the store today,
but the man had not put IN an appear
ance IN to two O'clock this afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
EFFECTS OF The STORM
Overlooked Meadows Cause
Some inconvenience.

The usual inconvenience incidental to
rain storm were experienced by pedes-
trians this morning. There was the
usual flooding of lower Pavonia avenue
and the backing up of water in the eel
lars of houses along certain imperfectly
Severed streets.
A big pool of water at Sixth street and
Pavonia avenue bothered Newark avenue
pedestrians slightly, and the meadows
about Ninth street at the foot of the
Hill were flooded, and the water partially
submerged the tracks of the Summit sv-
enue line of the North Hudson County
Railway Company. The receiving basin
at Pavonia and Baldwin avenues was
choked and the immediate vicinity flood
ed Should a cold snap follow the storm
the sunken lots on the Heights will form
splendid skating Kinks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
FIRE BUGS in HARLEM
Police Thinks the Blazes Look
Suspicious.

NE WYORK, March /, 1900.-There were
10 fire alarms between five o'clock last
night and five o'clock this morning, an
unprecedented number. The Harlem fires
of last night looked suspicious and their
origin will be vigorously investigated.
Assistant District Attorney Walsh, who
has been detailed on the case, is con-
WINGED that there Is new gang of fire.
bugs at work.
Antonio Limo, who was arrested in con-
nection with the fire at No. ,,755 Thlrl
avenue. was arraigned in a police court
today on the suspicion of arson and held
in $1,000 bail for examination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
HoNoRlNe JUDGE BEDLE.
Lawyers Esteem Him for His E1-
celIeut Qualities.

Judge, soon to be an .'ex.,' J. D. Bedle
received an ovation in the handshakng
line from the lawyers in his court room
this morning, who were genuinely sorry
that he was to retire from the District
Court bench The regret was tempered
with the satisfaction that in the appoint
ment of Mr.. Otto Grouse a worthy sue
eessor had been obtained HE will hold
court for the last time on Tuesday next,
when Judge Grouse will ascend the bench.
Judge Bedle was ever attentive, patient
a,d nafnstAlxing In his official career. and
ii his retirement he carries with him the
esteem Of every lawyer who praetised in
his court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
DIED.

IYoNs.-on Tuesday. February q 1902
James Lyons, only child OF James x
and Margaret Lyons enee Driseon)'
aged years months 10 days.
Reisfives and friends are respectfully in-
vited to attend funeral on Friday, Marcn
a. p. M. from parents residence, NO.
SIG Grove street
GARRETSON.--OnT Tuesday, FEBRUARY y,
1900, Emma L. Barclay, wife OF James
l. GarretSon.
F,nneral services at her late residence
Metuchen, N. T. on FRIDAY, March z az
. p M Relatives and friends invited
Trains leave Jersey City via P. U. r. AZ
TT Tnteruent at milestone, N. ].
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
THE sAPHo HEARING.

NEW YORK, March 1, 1sOo-The
"Sapho'' hearing was resumed today by
Magistrate Mott in his private examina-
ton room in the Centre street court. The
first witness was William Hughes, a re-
porter who resumed his testimony at the
point he left off on last Tuesday. He de-
scribed the second scene in the first act
shown him of the scene, one being that
of Fannie being carried up stairs by JEAN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
MILK AND BLOOD.

Frank shemer, of No. so5 Willow av-
enue, Hoboken, shot himself in the head
with 3S-calibre revolver last evening.
Death was instantaneous. Henry Rich
ards heard the shot and entering Sher-
mer's apartments found him lying on .he
floor with blood oozing from a hole over
the right temple. The sight SO unnerved
Richards that he fled from the room and
did not notify the authorities till 1Gapy
hours after it occurred.
Shemer was in the milk business in
New York. He failed recently and be-
gan drinking. When he returned home
yesterday afternoon he had black eye.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
ARLINGToN oEmETERH

<yas the nrst Landscape Lawn Cemetery In
.he state Lot owners have no expense Tor
care of grounds, nor for tencing. II yeu need
a cemetery lot (and every family neeae onsls
.,o,, will be interested In Its beauty ana neat.
sess its moderate nrIces and easy terms OF
nayment Ofiee In Jersey CRY. ass Wasnins-
tton street. over Providsnt Savings Bank Teie-
phone No. 521.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
AUSTRALIANS RESOURCES ASKED.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
N-.4liBOURNEN, Victoria, March 1, 1900.
The Secretary OF State for the Colonies,
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, has cabled to
the Australian Governments asking
whether they would be able to send ad-
ditional troops to South Africa in the
event of Imperial troops being required
elsewhere.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
BERLIN WON'T INTERFERE.
rBy cable to The Associated Press

10y CdDIe 20 1IIe lKss5cI5teu I5ss'1
BERLIN, March l. 1s0O.-In reply to q
question the Foreign Office told the cor
respondent of the Associated Press that
in spite of newspaper statements to the
contrary, Germany neither knows of any
project for intervention in South Africa
nor intends such herself.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
MAazERs or FACT

New Jerseys best Hour costs 25c more per
barrel than ordinary flour, but worth q dollar
extra Wholesale only at D. 3. Cieary Co.'S
stores Greene and montgomery streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
BoERs ADMIT LOSSES.
rBy Cable to The Associated Press.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
STERSPRUIT, Cape Colony, Feb. %,
1sO0.-The Beers admit that their losses
when Brabant recaptured jamestown
were so killed, 123 wounded and 800 miss
ing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
Hartnett's Thernometrical Report

safe bind, safe fnd.v Fortify yourself by
taking Hoods sarsaparlla now and be sure
Of good health for months to come
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. March l, 1900. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p NJ. Friday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Rain. turning to snow tonight,
followed by clearing and much colder,
Friday fair; northwest gales tonight, con
tinuing Friday morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-01
ToNIGHTs EVENTS.

"The Broadway Burlesquers.' at tn
Bon Ton Theatre.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
 The Best in the World |.

We believe Cha mberlain's Tough Remedy is the best in the wo rid. A few weeks ago we suffered with a severe cold and troublese me cough, and having read their advertise- ments in our own and other papers we purchased bottle to see how it would affect us. It cured us refore the bottle " as more than half used. It is the pest medicines out for colds and coughs.-The Herald, Ander- sonville. Ind. For sale by W. L.. Deweody & Co.,, druggists.
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Setting a Good Example.

The Earl and Countess of Meath are setting good example to Irish land lords and others affected by the new local government act, which has made a great change in the rural districts of Ireland Many of the changes may not be very palatable to those who formerly ruled the roost," but the in- evitable has to be accepted. The earl and countess gave an at home" at Kil- duddery, their County Wicklow resi- denee, to which "all sorts and condi- tions of men and women, irrespective of party or creed, received invitations. Members of the Dublin corporation. members of the county and district councils, etc., were amongst those bid- den to the feast gathering of this sort is distinctly novel in Ireland where class and mass do not commin- gle freely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
 A Mile . Minute.

Sixty miles an hour is the merest commonplace to the mind Of the up-to- date railroaf man, but it means other things besides those described that are wonderful to the outsider It means a steam pressure of twenty tons on each piston head every tenth of a second. It means that up in the cab the fire man is throwing into the furnace two thirds of ton Of coal every hour; one engine burns coal faster than ten men can mine it. It means two quarts of oil every hour to keep her journal box greased and everything running smoothly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Snakes Haye No Fascinating Power.

Naturalfsts are not at all agreed up- on the point as to whether snakes are able to fascinate their prey. Certainly they do not possess the power to the extent that popular belief would have it. Stories of the weird and mystic influence of serpent's eye fall fiat in the face of scientific accuracy What can be said of snakes, however, is that their very appearances paralyzes the victim. It cannot move for fright. for its faculties are temporarily suspended. There is no fascination about this, however. It is fright and fright alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
stuyvesants Pear Tree.

A tablet on the side wall of the Building on the southeast corner of Thirteenth street and Third avenue, New York, says: "On this corner grew 2etrus Stuyvesant's pear tree. Recalled to Holland in 1664 On his return he brought the pear tree and planted it as his memorial, by which, said he, my name may be remembered.' The pear tree fourished and bore fruit for over 200 years. The tablet placed here by she Holland Society of New York, Sep gem Der. 1896."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Hxdroren solidif,ed.

Prof Dewar has at length succeeded in solidifying hydrogen. In it's com pact form, solid hydrogen is trans parent ice, but owing to rapid ebulli- tion it usually appears as foamy white mass. It's mean temperature Is 16 degrees centigrade above absolute zero. Prof. Dewar says, with refer ence to his latest achievement: The last doubt as to the possibility of solid hydrogen having metallic character has been removed, and for the future hydrogen must be classed among the non metallic elements"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Flies are coming. Get your screens at Frank J. Murray's.

pr. W. A. Clarke has resumed the business management of the Arhan- sas Baptist. published at Little Rock. This will bring satisfaction to the many readers oi that excel lent religious journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Cyclists In France.

Everybody in Paris will soon be running on wheels. There are in France-chiefiy in Paris-over half a million registered bicyclists. In 1894 the number was 3,026 and last year 4S3, ,414 Each one pays a tax and car ries license. The above number does not include motorcycles and motor cars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

The services at the Temple this evening begin at o'clock. Rev. Kornfeld will deliver lecture on "The Influence of Woman in the Synagegue.' Saturday morning services will begin at the usual hour-18 o'clock. Subject; "Presen- tation of Psalm 90. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

Miss Lizzie Grace has returned from a visit to Mr-. .. F. J. Mooney in Memphis. Mrs. Mooney, who is quite we'll known here and is a leading club woman of Memphis, will sail shortly for Europe to cul- tivate her already exceliently trained voice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
"HORN'S BEST' is the best flour that ever came into the state.

LOST-Pointer dog, liver and white spotted; had on leather collar with common buckle, had short twine attacked to collar. Will pay a liberal reward for delivery at 1s17 Olive street. 174
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

!. The north bound Iron Mountain passeoger train was again late Thursday afternoon. The passenger was delayed four hours on account of washouts. which have delayed trains i'll all parts of the south dur ing the past week
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

You can buy from us three 3 ID. cans of tomatoes for ? cts, three lb. cans fne corn for 2 cts, three ? IL. cans French Red Kidney beans 9 cts, ct. bottle tomatoeatsupl l5c.
 iIi MCCAIN GROCERY Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

Walker Drug Co.,, keep standing ready at all times a horse and bi- eicle for quick delivery Of any thing ordered from them. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

Mrs. Gus Waterman and little girl, Dora, came down from Pine Bluff Monday ard returned Tuesday. Mrs. Waterman has many friends in Du- mas who were pleased to meet her. Dumas News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Additional Locals.

Ii you want your prescriptions de livered quicA send them to Walker Drug Co. W
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

L |. Ice. a trayeling solicitor f5. sams-Wilson Printing Co.,, ef ri,. Stuff, made us plea, ant call.-D Dumas News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

FOR SALE-Hotel wifh 70 ros ms Will sell ! cheap for cash 0r will sra6e for young cattle. Call and examine: " il bear inyesff- gaton. 309 3d avenue. IT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

WANTED-Six mill wrights at once at Fred E. Duboch Lumber Co., Duboch. La. Wages g. 50 to $3 50 per day. IFS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

| AGE CURTAINS washed and rnendei and I all kinds of clothes cleanIng. q yeng and repairing done by Mrs s. :. Fren h, i203 Elm street. Lakeside,
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 TO THE PUBLIC.

On and after this date the under signed proprietors of the various barber shops of the city. agree to close at D. m. each day except Saturdays, and no shaving will be done on Sundays.
 S. A. SIMMONS,
 FOREST GAY.
 k. E. PRICE. 
 R. !. LoNGLEY,
 JERRY WILLIAMS
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FOR SALE-Thirteen window screens. one ! front door screen. Also large range. Cheap. Apply at Money Order window. P. 0. 167.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

TOR RENT-A fnrpished room with or without board. Apply at e02 West Bar raaue street. 1T
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

lXTANTED--Hou keeper far widower w with three children. Enquire at 1.s09 East 9th avenue. f16
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

IT7ANTED--Fir class solicitors; either
 " sex: to write Industrial insurance. Liberal contract with permanepcy puaran- teec to right party. Apply 1T loom 5. Nor ris building, between and a. III 4. M. Freem yer. Supt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Ct1 ZAP 0Ol- UMN Advertise Your Wants.

If you have House for Rent, or have any thing for Sale advertise it in this Column.
 Rates: lines. one wees, 25 cents. CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged. will be charged Ut the regular local rate of cents line each insertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20
Human Sacrifices in India.

From the records of the Madraa high court 1t appears that the practice of offering human sacrifices to idols Is increasing in southern India.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-20

SICK al ner noIne ia onerrln, Is < pva- ted much better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-06
CONDENSED LOCALS,

Perry Sweet, twenty-siX years old, en-
ployed as driver of one of Tolman's laun-
dry wagons, fell from his vehicle near 4th
and F streets Saturday afternoon and was
severely injured. Sweet lives at 1904 7th
street northwest He received medical
treatment at the Emergency Hospital
A lace curtain was destroyed by fire in
the house of Miss Ella Fox. No 1875 9th
street northwest, about o'clock Saturday
night. The fire was caused by the curtain
blowing against lighted gas jet An alarm
was turned in, but the flames were extin-
guished before the arrival of the firemen
An incoming freight train and shifting
engine 1919 collided near Maryland avenue
and 18th street southwest about $50 o'clock
last night. A car loaded with lumber was
derailed and slightly damaged. No one
was injured.
Thomas Dove, sixty-six years old, who
lives at 4OS New York avenue, fell from car
No. 1S3 at New York avenue and 4th street
last night about 1870 o'clock and was pain
fully injured about the face and hands.
He was taken to his home by friends and
was attended by physician.
Herman Heyler. who escaped from the
workhouse last week, was arrested yeSter-
day afternoon by Detectives Brown and
Lacy They found him on Indiana avenue
in front of the city hall. He was returned
to the workhouse to serve his uneXpired
term.
John Johnson and Carrie Phillips, who
were arrested yesterday by Officer Pat
Creagh on the charge of fornication, were
today convicted in the Police Court. The
sentence of Judge Taylor was that each
pay a fine of $40 or stand committed to
Jail for sixty days.
For assaulting Maggie Brown, Jas. Bey-
erly of Chester court was today convicted
IN the Police Court. Judge Taylor fined
him $40, with the alternative of thirty
days.
Joseph Lanton was today convicted in
the Police Court of violating the bicycle
regulations, and Judge Mills fined him So
which was paid.
Gertie Jarvins of M street southwest. was
today fined s. in the Police Court by Judge
Mills for having made use of profane lam
gvage on the night Of July 81.