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New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
THE B4LTIMORE NOT OvERDrr

It said at the Brooklyn Navy Yard yester-
day that the cruiser Baltimore not overdue
but would arrive at the yard on schedule time
about September 10. The vessel may arrive on
Sunday. Most OF the Baltimore's crew will receive
their discharge upon the arrival of the vessel as
their terms of enlistment have expired. The
cruiser will be put out OF commission and re-
eeive a complete and thorough overhaulng. She
was struck several times during the battle OF
Manila Bay and had several accidents her way
home. She will remain out Of service for about a
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
DIES FROM EATING JAMESTOWN WEED

TWO BOYS EAT THE POISONOUS BLossoMs-oNE
RECOVERING.
Attracted by the white blossoms of the poisonous
jamestown weed, two little boys chewed the bios
SONS. with the result that died yesterday morn
ing from the poisoning and the other is slowly
covering. The dead boy is George Lenz, four
years old OF No. 725 Dougass-st. and his companion
is Joseph Johnson. five years old. who lives nearby
The two boys went out Tuesday morning to play
in open lot near their home. They plucked the
blossoms and pulled the petals out.
Let's eat en- said George
IAN right" answered his companion. and the two
youngsters put some of the blossoms into their
mouths. George continued to eat the deadly
flowers until he suddenly became I'll. He home
and told his mother that he had a nasty taste in
his mouth. Then his mind seemed to be affected
and he talked incoherently Later the boy Iapsed
into coma.
% vFNa,a
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
ELIAS HOWELL

Sayvle. Long Island, Sept 5.-Elas Howell of
Bayport. died last evening from gangrene. He was
seventy-six years old, and had been afflicted with
lameness for some years, but not until two months
ago did his affliction develop a serious form. He
suddenly quit his work Of delivering mail to those
who had employed him by private subscription.
He was said to be the oldest bicycle rider In this
region In his earlier days Mr. Howell was master
Of coasting schooners.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
DEATHS UA LUAu ..LAND.
HERBERT IRA ELLEMs.

Herbert Ira Ellems, a direct descendant of the
Brewster family which in the May
flower, died at his home. No 246 High-st., on
Tuesday. at the age Of forty-four. He had worked
as Government printer at the Navy Yard for the
last twenty-three wears, and was prominent mem
Der Of the Foresters He leaves widow, two
daughters and son. The funeral will take place
at his home this evening, and the burial wifi be
at Evergreen Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
TROLLEY TO CARRY NAILS.

Arrangements were made yesterday by Govern
rnen+ ofacals with the officers OF the North Jersey
Street Railway Company by which trolley seryies
will be utilized to transfer the mails between JsS-
sAv Cfty and the towns in the northern ana soatn-
ern parts OF Hudson County. II Is thought Ihst
within six months the system will go into e1eS-
Tt Is intended 10 have messengers carry the mas
from the DostOfica in Jersey City to the uole!
cars The new system will save much time
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
MANDAMUs AGAINST THE CITY

The application of eighteen employees of the city
for a peremptory writ Of mandamus on judgments
for money to which the courts have held they were
entitled under the Prevailing Rate of Wages law
has been granted by Justice Mattice of the Su-
preme Court. The representative Of the Corpora
tion Counsel stated when the applications were
made recently that Controller Coler intended to
pay the judgments. but there was a DELAY in maxi
ing out the papers
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
RESIGNATION OF I. P y4YLoR

PIainfeld. Sept (speciaD-The recent friction
among the members of the Board OF Education OF
Crawford the selection of a superintendent of
schools has resulted IN the resignation of L. P
Naylor, a member Of the Board. Efforts are being
made to have Mr.. Naylor reconsider his Tesigna-
tion but he says that he will not do So
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
PoIS0Ns, THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF.

An unknown man committed suicide yesterday
in a vacant lot. at Buckley-st. and Jackson-ave.
Long Island City He made of accomplishing
his purpose by first taking paris green and then
shooting himself. Tightly grasped in the left hand
was the racing programme OF a poolroom in Man
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
BATTERY K MARCHING TO MoyTAUK.

Goodground Long Island. Sept 6.-Battery X 6th
Regiment. United States Artillery. went into camp
this place this afternoon. The battery is
bound for Montauk Point. where II Is to practice.
Captain w II. Coffin is In command and the force
contains First Lieutenant Getty, Second Lieutenant
Wilbur Surgeon Brooks. log men, l45 horses and
mules and hrindle bull mascot dog. The battery
has four 6-inch siege gunA.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
B. F. HOWELL REgonIyATEn
ONLY CANDIDATE BEFORE hid coveRr..
DISTRICT CONVENTION.


New-Brunswiclx. Sept. (sDeciaD.-Ths rrra -
gress District Republican Convention was heI5 -
to-day Benjamin F. Howell Of New-Brunx,s..
who has for three terms represented this distres =
Congress. was renominated
Senator Francis OF Monmouth County was -
porary chairman and Charles A Prckftt a. ~
tuchen, was secretary OF the convention A. -
afternoon session the permanent Organization 70 80
made, with Senator Char,es A Reed, OF Sonaa-.sss
chairman; Charles A P1ckitt. Of MddlsgsT 80 80
retary and John H. COnger. OF Middlesex: Ss,s-oe-5
w Kirkbride OF Monmouth and W 3 p W..si
Of Somerset vice-chairuen. eus
Edward ". Hicks made the speech rsnominataz
Mr. Howell, and AssenDlyman Adrian LYON sass
Onded the nomination. Mr.. HOwelFs rsnoTni1ss,se-
was made by acclamatbn. He thanked the "a
gates for the honor, and while pointing oTs -
necessity for work exposed his confidence n -
election OF the Republican National and ConErsSs
ticket.
United States Senator Kean followed Mr. Hovr,u
in a brief speech. The convention was then ~
dressed BY Edmund wilson, of Red Bank We
urged the support Of tie principles OF the pars1
and its candidates
The resolutions adoptal earnestly supported H.
National Administration and were sloQuently co--
plirnentary OF the NOMINEES OF the convention
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
ACTS AS HIS OWN COUNSEL.

jeremiah Casey. who believes IN appearing Is
his own lawyer. was before Chancellor Magic N
Jersey city yesterday and asked for an order 70
show cause why a suit to have him permanently
restrained from blowing UP iRjurins q sewer
and a fight of stone steps. extending rom Us
brow OF the Palisades 10 strip OF land below the
ownership of which is in doubt, should not oe ds
continued. He alleged that the suit Is not beng
properIy prosecuted and that the temporary n
junction which is held against him is an injustice
The order was granted and Is returnsoie N ON'
r--aA
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
SAID TO BE ACCESSORY TO 4 MURDER.

Antonio Lucinania, the Corona boy arrested in
Hoboken, charged with being accessory to the
murder of John Artz, at Corona was arraigned in
Long Island City yesterday He is said by District
Attorney Merrill to have made a confession nam
ing his brother as the who fired the shot which
killed Artz. Frank Lucnania has not been ar
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
DELEGATES WILL GO on DAVIS OUTING.

Primaries were held throughout Hudson County
last night for the election OF delegates 70 the
Democratic state Convention at Trenton, on Sep
tember l.. Few IL any OF the delegates viii attend
the convention however, as they Intent 20 attend
the Outing OF the Robert Davis Association Alex
ander c. Young. OF HOhoken. who is ulsntionsd A.
the possible candidate for Congress in the With
District, said yesterday that he had idea o.
deserting his free silver views.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
TEALE ATTACKS JUNK DEALERS.
SAYS THOSE WHO BUY FROM SMALL BOYS ARE
FAGINs.

FAGLNS.
Magistrate Teale, in the Ralph-ave. police court
yesterday, grew irate when he learned that Junk
dealers had bought for song lot of brass
moulds from five little boys, who were arraigned
in court He denounced such junk dealers as pro-
moters of crime. The five boys-the eldest not
over eleven years od-were charged with stealing
$500 worth of brass noulds from the factory of
the Unique Art and Glass Works, at No 2oO Nc
Dougal-st., some time Saturday Sunday.
asked the Magistrate OF Emil Marshall, eleven
years old, of No 9I McDougal-st.. one of the five
boy prisoners.
Ten cents" was the reply.
Did the junk dealer ask you to back?''
pursued Magistrate Teale.
Yes, sir"
"A man that does that" said the Magistrate lis
a regular Fagn with such small children as these.
I think the ought TO be arrested and
rnitted for the of his natural life 1t cry
ing shame that justice should not be dealt out to
such men"
The boys released in the custody of their
parents
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
CHAIRMAN GoURLET SEES Mr.. sTOSE

Chairman Gourley OF the New-Jersey State DEM
ocratic Committee visited Ex-Governor stone. Eho
is in charge Of the Eastern branch OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee in New-York, on Tuss-
day and yesterday He said that ne had met Wa
a cordial reception Mr.. GoUFey expects the Ma
tional Committee TO aid the State COMMITTEES "
sending out spelIbinders. The Hudson County ors-
tnrs win give most OF their time % home meeunga
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06

The I'D Regiment will visit Manhattan Beach
Tomorrow night. and attend he concert. and also
witness the fireworks. Special seats have been
provided for the regiment. whose members will be
and his staff, together with the line and field on
GERS, Will make up the officers Contingent
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06

has retracted his statement of 1896 thst 'it
0he gold standard) will not be maintained IN
this country longer than 1 am able TO get ria
Of H." Very truly yours. o
The Hon. Carl sohurz, Bolton Landing, Lake
George, ~. Y.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
TERNON-AVE. BRIDGE DANGEROUS.

Bridge Commissioner John l.. Shea said yester-
day that he wished the Municipal Assembly could
be stirred to pass the 100000 appropriation for
the construction of the Vernon-ave. bridge as the
structure In daily danger of falling to pieces
and new bridge was imperative necessity
Mr.. Shea said that calamity was likely TO hap
at time. F
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
EXPENSIVE BALL GAME IN BACKYARD

EXPENSIVE BAIL G1NE IN BACKYARD
Charles Loop. we'll to do resident of No 70
South Elliott Place. is exceedingly fond OF base
ball. and one day in May he practised with bat
and ball in mis- yard. In his enthusiasm he
knocked the ball through his kitchen window 1t
struck Anna L. Dickey servant. in the chest
and since then she has been under n doctors care
Mr. Loop has been made the defendant in an action
brought by his former servant TO recover 81 900
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
ALLEGED BOY MURDERER ARRAIGNED.

Charged with the murder of his playmate, Philip
Markowltz fourteen years old, of No 54 Siege-st
in a quarrel bat, Israel Goldman ten years
old, of No "a siegel-st., was arraigned yesterday
morning in the Manhattan-ave. police court. The
case was adjourned until this morning. 1t is said
that young Goldman has a bad record
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
DIVOPCE FOR A. J. DIrTMAR

Anthony J. Dittmar, of No. 127 Fort Greene
Place yesterday obtained a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Dittmar whose present address is said
be No. lis West One-hundred-and- -hfteenth-st.,
Manhattan. Statutory grounds were alleged. Mrs.
Dlttmar made no defence.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
THE SEPTEMBER GRAND JURY.

The September Grand Jury will be sworn in for
duty next Monday by Judge Aspinan There
will be plenty Of work hand the summer
has been productive OF many crimes Four IN
dlctments for murder will be found, II Is thought
The first batch OF indictments will be handed in on
September IA
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
AMERICAN MECHANICS IN SESSION

Trenton. Sept b-The New-Jersey State Council
Of the Order Of United American Mechanics held
It's hfty-second annual session here to-day and
secteo the foiloWing officers: Councillor A. Schuy-
Camden; secretary secretary R. Carney, OF Camden. and
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
WIFE REATER CO.'S TO LALL-

Elizabeth Sept. (SpeciaD-For cruelty beating
his wife with strap. James Tuite, of No. 41s
Wall-st.. this city, a prisoner this morning in
Elzabeth's police court. Justice Mahon committed
him to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury
in default of $500 bail.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES IN SCHOOLS.
TEN OF THEM TO BE STARTED AS AN Ex-
PERTINENT.

With the opening OF the public schools on Mon
day ten travelling Libraries will be started on their
Journeys IN Brooklyn. Graham F. Blandy, chair
man Of the Library Committee of the School Board
said that this departure was something In the
nature ofzan experiment and that the system would
be extended If 1t became popular and the funds
permitted. The books in the travelling libraries
have been. CHOSEN with the idea OF having standard
WORKSHOP vflfr
Deputy Commissioner Mofrett Of the Water De-
partnent announced yesterday that he had given
Instructions to have the water turned on in all
the public schools of Brooklyn before Monday
Under the law every child who attends the public
schools must be vaccinated. Vaccination is free
near Fulton-st. "
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06
THE WAY TO SECURE SAFETY

Your remarks upon this point seem TO indicate
mat you rely upon the exercise of the mower
already conferred upon the Republican party
70 prevent the country from experiencing dis
asteTs which Mr.. Bryan will, If he can bring
upon u.s. May l not suggest that the wav 10
secure safety is not 70 take power from those
upon whom you rely for protection and confer
cause TO dread? S e'"N
since you have raised the question of furtbe-
leslslallon, let us lock a little further forward
II Mr.. Bryan is elected President ~ js or eli
tnlngs the most probable that the NEXT House
VIII nave a Democratic majority: but even a6
lnittlng that that Congress dating from Marcb
4, 1901, viii not be able 20 effect any change in
our present financial legislation what we NAV
ialrly ask, VIII be the effect of the conttnra1
agitation OF the question upon business and tn
oustry ssf IN motion by a President bent unon
the Testofation OF free silver at the ratio oS 10
70 ]. and elected upon that platform? 40
You end your letter by suggesting that 7 re-
tract what have said in fairness 10 the brsi
ness community. which should not be lnneces
sarily disquieted, especially not by those I'm a~
lnorlty. Thinking, as Co. that the election of
Ar Bryan would be a real menace TO the con-
sserciaJ and Industrial interests OF our peonia
because OF the purpose he cherishes and tie
power ne would possess, / do not feel at UbArtHy
70 act upon your suggestion. I feel IL NV duty
70 al least wait until after Mr.. Bryan htmsei,
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06

The physician believes that the poison was some
thing the crabs had been feeding on '
New-York tribune., 1900-09-06

Ten years ago the death Of John r. Warner
better known Little Johnny Warner''-would
have left quite large vacant space in the Demo-
cratic party's list of working members. Yesterday
so nearly forgotten was he that almost the only
remaining reminder of him his grave.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Katie and the ,Phone.

= Katie is just over, and she is en-
ployed as domestic in big house
surrounded by shade trees on the
'Cass farm. She is as willing as Il
hungry mosquito, but there are
things she has not yet learned.
Katie is having a hard time in
mastering the telephone. She has
had many lessons and long, but
there is mystery about the whole
thing that inflames her superstition.
sAny one call or ask for me by
telephone while I was out, Katie p
asked the mistress.
SIN dade they did mum. The box
jinrled and lady wild voice like
coffee mill says: Hello and I
says, Hello, yerself,' and she says,
who is this?' and T says, None #
yer business'> And she says, SIS
Aunt Mary there?' And 1 told her
she'd betther ask policeman, and
she foired sumthin' in my ear, and
dared her to show the ugly mug OF
her back of our barn and she said
nuthin'. I'll talk in that machine
no more. num-"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Not Her On.

1t is characteristic Of the pervsr-
sity Of human intelligence to find
the most amusing things in the
midst of the most serious circum-
stances-such as railway accidents,
for instance.
1t is related that solemn faced
woman was once riding on the train
from Brookfield to Stamford. Some
where between the two stations an
accident occurred, and the train
rolled down an cmbankment.
The solemn-faced lady crawlo1
from beneath the wreckage, and
asked of brookenlegged man who
was near:
els this Stamford?"
"No, ma'am," the man gasped.
''This is catastrophe 7"
ooh, dearH' she answered. 'sThcn
I hadn't oughter got off here, had
T2',
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Always the Wrong One.

The New York Times relates a
rather grewsome club joke apropos Of
the custom of lowering the clubhouse
flag and posting a mortuary notice
On the club bulletin board when u
member dies. cit is such a delu-
sion," said clubman, with some
protesting disappointment in his
voice 81 catch sight on the pole on
my way up here and discovered the
flag at half-staff. EAh,' I say, SIS it
possible he is gomez My spirits
brighten and my steps quicken. PEI
haps now, at last! I hurry into the
club and up to the -bulletin board,
outfits never the right one.
Never -
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never fail
to cleanse the liver, remove ohstruc-
tons and invigorate the system.
For sale by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22

A little Penn wan: Presbyterian
church has Il remarkable acoustic
quality. The lowest word, a mere
whisper, spoket. from certain seat
in one Of the front pcws is plainly
audible in the gallery. On the even
ing of recent wedding a charming:
young girl was ushertd into Thu
front seat. She was Il tall, blonde,
robust, supple and of carriage
buoyant with health and youth. She
was, indeed, an admirable example of
the well bred American young girl
Of today. After she had seated her
self she tG,rned and shook hands with
some young matrons in the pew be
hind her. Then she said. and in the
distant gallery Il hundred people
heard her: @SThis is tie first long
dress l have ever had on. DO You
like it ?" Whatever ", re |; e answers
she received, she smiled and blushed
over them, and then went N: 81
am 16, but I look Older: hon't, I {:
l never put my hair up before to-
night, either, I'm so glad you like
IL -
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
American t7irl g i,sss.

A Brooklyn girl is the lucky one
selected to pose for the statue of
Eve which Bucher, a famous sculp.
:or, intends making his masterpiece
for the Paris salon Of next year. She
is Miss Clara Beta, who created flu
rore among the New York artist
just a little time ago. But Par $
has claimed her now, and Miss Betz' 5
superb figure and wonderful beauty
are winning her the plaudits Of ar
tistic Europe.
Miss Betz is well remembered in
New York. Though born in Ken
lucky, her girlhood days were spent
in Brooklyn, and there in her. Gin
ten street home she was married be-
meath a kiosk of sweet-smelling flow
Crs.
The mans love soon waned and
the beautiful bride of less than a
year was forced TO seek her own liv-
ing. One artist made himself IA
nous by painting her hair. The
Waldorf-Astoris's beautiful fresco-
ing was done after she has posed as q
model.
Paris calls her the american
Venus"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
General Insurance.

Life: Equitable Of the United
States.
Accident: Employ ers' Liability
Assurance GO.
Boiler: Hartford Steam Boiler
Insurance and Inspection Co.
Tornado: H"mc insurance CO.
Of N. Y.
Surety Bond: American Surety
Co. of New York.
Rent: Home lns. CO Of N. Y.
Fire: Liverpool & London
Globe: Royal Exchange; Royal of
Liverpool; Nor'h British and Mer-
camille; Greenwich Of New York !;
German American of New YORK !;
Lane shire OF Manchester; Penn
sylvania of Philadeiph'a; National
Of Hartford, Conn.,; NJ eChanics and
Traders of New Orleans.
S. r PARkERSON, Agent.
FELIX MOUTON, Solicitor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale Of any medicine in the.
civilized world. Your mother and
gr~ ndm ther never thosght of using
anything else for Indigestion or
Bil,ousness. Doctors were scarce,
and they seldom heard OF Appen-
dicitis, Nervrns Prostitution of
Heart failure, etc They used
August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation Of
Indigestion food, regulate the ac-
ton OF the liver. stimulate the
nervous and organic action OF the
system, and that is all they took
wien feeling dull and bad with
headaches and other aches. You
only need few doses Of Green's
August Flower. in liquid form, to
make vou satisfied there is nothing
serious t'.e matter with you. For
sale b, the Lafayette Drug Co. 49,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Does 1t Pay To buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and cure
the more severe and dangerous re
suits Of throat and lung troubles.
Wha, shall! you do? Go t. a war'ne:
and ,,ore regular climate? Yes, il
possible; if not p ssih!e fer YOU,
then il: elite cas- taxi the only
remsd, that has been introduced in
all civilized countries with success
il, severe throat and lung troubles,
"Boschee's German Syrup" 1t not
only heals and stim"'nts, lie tbs
sues to destroy the Germ disease,
but allays inhamm ton, causes
easy expectoration, gives a good
night, rest, and cures the patient
Try one bottle. Recommended
many years by all druggists IN the
world, For sale by Lafayette Drn"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
Applicants Must KISS the Flag.

Judge Ferris of Cincinnati is dis.
satisfied with the present method OF
naturalization. He says: ''l'm go:
ing to make this ceremony more in
pressive. The mere act of swearirc
in these people makes no impressiCr
on them. 1 shall procure an Amer
lean flag and every male candidat
for citizenship will have to kneel AM
kiss it's folds. I want to make i,
one of the most important acts oi
their lives. l want them to tinCle
down to their toes when they hear
our national airs
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Bills will be mailed or presented
TO our Subscribers for subscriptions
due now and which will become
due within the next six months
The fact that the tenn of oar sub
scripti"n is not ended sh, nld uo'
stand in the way OF settlement
will take advantage of the pre-ent
season to make our collections.
We urge our subscribers to be
prompt in settling for the paper
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22

Any adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis,
throat or lung troubles of any ma
ture, who will call at Lafayette
Drug Company's, will be presented
with a sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup, tree OF charge.
Only one bottle given to one per-
son, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever
had such sale as Boschee's Ger
man Syrup in all parts of the civil
ICED world. Twenty years ago
millions of bottles we're given away,
and your druggists will tell you its
success was marvellous. 1t is really
the only Throat and Lung Remedy
generally endorsed by physicians.
One IS cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in
all civilized countries.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-12-22

Of + ger in Bohemia, have just car
ried into effect the refusal of tn
Austrian authorities to allow the
erection of a statue Of Bisma Eek
with the funds collected by the pan
Germanic party. The court declined
TO consider the legal aspect of the
matter, simply taking the ground
that the patriotic feelings of the Aus
TRANS might be injured by the pro-
posed tribute to the German chan
cello