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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27
eoPsILL APPOINTS.

Hudson County's member Of the Rah-
way Reformatory Commission, John e.
Gopsin. of Jersey City, has secured the
appointment as prison keeper for Viii
liam III. La Tourette. of Bayonne. AS
sistant Postmaster Edward w Woolley
gave the candidate active support Mr..
La Tourette is a member OF the city
and County Republican Committees tie
has been employed several times by the
Ravonne Democratic administration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27

pied.

RYAN.-On Friday, June 81, 1902,
late residence, No 657 Summit ave-
nue..
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27
COURT CALENDAR

Circuit Court. June 50, No. 379; July
1, Nos. 81 and 42s: July 2, Nos. 305
and 500; July 3, No. 329.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27
POOR SCOTT.
What Made Him Steal Baby Car
riage.

John w. Scott, thirty-four years old,
of No. 141 Grand street. was arrested
this afternoon for stealing a baby car
riage from in front of F. III. Hanley $
store on Newark avenue. Richard Rior-
dan, a salesman. caught him as he was
pushing the perambulator along the side
walk near Henderson street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27

Hoods Sarsaoarilla builds up 4 broken
down system. # beBing its work right,
that Is, on the blood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. June. .27, 1902 Fore
cast for the thirty-six hours ending Al 8
P NJ. Saturday:-Fair tonight and to-
morrow; west winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-27

ravonfa brand Of Canned Tomatoes. extra
large cans and filed with red. ripe tomatoes
wholesale at d r. Cleary Cos skores. Ash
rour grocer for en
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE NEWS.

The National Association OF Blast
Furnace Workers and Smeltcrs made
formal demand npon the United States
Steel Corporation and kindred organiza-
tons for an eight hour day
f. \. Dixon was sent 10 Jail for ,
months IN Richmond Va. Tor admins
iering knockoa. drops io \. Lamb.
Of Petersburg.
\ molten was made III the British
House OF Commons with view Of hav-
ing the government interfere 10 prevent
the contamination OF The big shipping
syndicate. which. after debate showing
its serious character. was withdrawn.
\ Vote III the Danish l.andsthing indi-
Gated 4 determination on the part of the
majority to postpone ratification of the
sale Of the Danish West Indie. 10 the
United States until after Il plchsc,c
OF the islands has been taken.
The SEM: annual conference OF The
Board az Bishops OF tho Methodist
Episcopal Church MAS begun in Chaita-
nooga fcHn.
Capt. Ramon y. Garcin. an interest
ing and picturesque character OF Rich
mond. Va died. there al the age Of u
wears.
Charles J. Secrecy. The Aquia Creek
tram rohbcr. wa> released from the Nir-
gina rcniteniarv
Speaker Henderson was rcnomnatcd
for Congress lly tire Republicans o: the
Third Iowa D;,,ric;
1t is reported tl,.: r. e. Erwin will he
offered tie presidency oi the Atlantic
Coast Line Is soon ~ the consolidation
OF that company ard the Plant system
has been effected.
Mrs Adcliuc Sage Detroit woman.
c-"zcd by the death of her child poured
kerosene over her clothing and then ig-
nited il, She was burned to death.
!. Pierpont Morgan notified the White
Star Line that he would accept the agree
mcnt whereby the White Star Line enters
the shipping combine. Ii was stated that
MIR Nlorgans firm would receive IT,
100000 for organizing and financing the
concern.
The federal troops. under General Go
inez and General Ferrcro. drove tho Co
lombian insurgents out OF Chiriqui
Grande the loss on the government side
being 90 killed or wounded
Princess Radziwill was convicted in
the Supreme Court in Cape Town OF
forging Tie late Cecil Rhodes name to
note. and Was sentenced TO two wears
i'll the House oi Correction
The Beef Trust Is beginning to feel
the effect OF the boycott. and men are
beginning 20 bc laid of - the various
plants.
Rear Admiral Remcy. on the cruiser
Brooklyn. arrived II New York from
the Philippine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
LIVE NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
MckinIey's Doctors Bills.

Congress will pay the funeral OK
penses Of President Mckinley, including
the doctors bills. over which there has
been so much contention.
An item Is 10 be inserted in the Ur-
gent Deficiency bill. now under consid-
Grafton by the House Committee on Ap-
preparations. which provides for an ap-
preparation OF $soooo TO defray the ex-
penses attending the death and burial OF
the President.
The committee has gone fully into the
question OF compensation 10 the doctors
who attended the wounded Executive
and has decided that. notwithstanding
the physicians declined 10 submit bill
tor their respective services. they are
entitled 20 liberal fees for their efforts
To save the President life.
II j. understood that an agreement
has been reached whereby Sal 600 OF the
amount 10 be appropriated shall go TO
the doctors and the remainder will be
used to defray the funeral expenses.
Friends OF the dead President and 9th
ers interested in the subject have been
consulted. and il is believed that the al
lowance thus made is not only liberal
and reasonable. but will be entirely sat
istactory 10 all concerned. Statements
OF all the expenses incurred were sub
united 10 the committee. and the amount
named will cover all obligations OF the
government
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
cOURT.MARTIAL ON BATTLESHIP.
Officers Arrested in Venice 10 Be Tried on
the Illinois at Naples.

Trieste. Austria Hungary, tBy Cable
The United States cruiser Chicago ar
rived here At noon from Venice. The
usual exchange of >alutes took place.
Rome BY Cable Private dispatch
es from Venice say the Cruiser Chicago
will proceed for Naples May -. and
that she will there be Joined by the bat
tleship Illinois. the flagship of the United
States European Squadron. on board OF
which vessel tho officers Of the Chicago
who were arrested and imprisoned in
Venice will be tried by court-martal
Another United States cruiser. these
dispatches further say. is expected TO
arrive at Venice shortly She will moor
outside the St. Mark dock
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
CUBAN CONGRESS
ASSEMBLIES AT HAVANA
No Legislative Power Until After Trans
fer of Government.
WILL PASS UPON CREDENTIALS.
General Wood Made an Address, Wishing the
Legislators Success In the Work They Were
About to Enter upon-Senators Met in the
PaIaeio Segundo and Representatives In the
Comsndancia General de La Marina Building.

Havana, (SpeciaD .-Thc Cuban Sen
ate and House of Representatives assem-
bled at noon Monday.
The senator's met i'll the Palacio Sc
gundo and the representatives in the
Commandment General De La Marina
building.
Governor General Leonard Wood
made an address wishing the legislators
success in the work upon which they
were about 10 enter. He informed them
that no legislative power would be vest
ed in the insular congress until after the
formal transfer of the government. Their
work now was 10 pass upon credentials
and to inform the military government
officially who had been elected president
and e-president. senators and MEM
bers of the House of Representatives.
The position of president pro TEN. in
the Senate and the House was unani-
mously accorded TO the oldest member
of each body. Salvador Cisneros was
elected president of the Senate. while
Pedro Albarran was elected president of
the Representatives.
After appointing committee TO pass
upon credentials both bodies adjourned.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
GIRLS VICTIMS or PANIC
TrampIed 20 Death 10 a Cigar Factory
Three Fatally Injured.

Philadelphia, (Spccial( An unfortu-
nate accident TO a deaf and dumb boy,
lSador Baccus. was directly responsible
for the death OF eight girls. the fatal in
jury oi three others and the serious in
jury OF more than 10 employed in the
cigar factory of hamburger. Homau &
Co. branch Of the American Tobacco
Company. al Tenth street and Washing
ton avcn-e.
The building in which tho disaster oc-
CURED Is five stories high. OF brick and
extends an entire block Twelve hum
bred persons were al work there at the
time OF the accident. 90 percent. OF whom
were girls ranging in age from IL years
upward.
The trouble hogan on the fourth floor.
Baccus. who Was lanitor of the building.
started for the fifth floor for 4 ball of
tw;;t The elevator was at the top OF
the shat, and Baccu> pulled the rope to
bring il down. lie opened the door lead
ing To the shaft and leaned forward to
see where the carriage was. As he did so
tho elevator. which was descending slow
~. struck him across the back of the
neck. piniouing his head between the Gle
vator and the floor
\ stool: hoy released Baccus and cried
for help The foreman rushed from the
building to call ali ambulance and almost
Immediately there was panic among
the employees. Some OF the younger girls
tainted. while others. not being able to
control their feelings, cricd:
Fire.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
POTTER PALMER DIES SUDDENLY.
Was One Of chieago's Most Prominent Bust.
cess Men-Iiad Nervous Trouble

Chicago. Especial Potter Palmer
for nearly half a century one Of Chica-
go's most prominent business men. died
4; lis residence on Lake Shore drive.
The exact cause OF Mir. Planners death
has not yet been determined. lie had
been suffering for several weeks with a
nervous disorder. but. as he was able TO
be about the house. his condition was not
thought TO be serious.
When he retired Saturday night he
was feeling il anything. better than for
several days. During the night. now
ever he seemed TO lose all his energy.
and Sunday morning was unable 10 leave
his room. He gradually grew weaker
during the day and a, : 40 O'Clock he
suffered 4 sudden collapse. from which
he expired.
The physicians who were attending
Mr. Palmer are a, a loss a 10 the uti-
mate cause Of his death. Apparently he
had no organic troubles. Mrs. Palmer
and their two sons. Honore and Potter.
Jr.. were with Mr. Palmer when he died.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
PROHIBITION STATE q YEARS.
Governor Stanley. OF Kansas. Says Effect
Has Been Beneficial

Topeka, Kan Especial )-Twenty -onc
years ago prohibition was adopted in
Kansas. Governor Stanley discussed lis
effect as follows:
Prohibition in Kansas has been
marked by very beneficial results. and
this is apparent TO anyone who will travel
through Kansas and through any of the
license States that may be selected and
note the difference in the types OF young
men in the two States. There are thou
sands OF young men in Kansas who
never saw saloon. and will avoid it. il
for no other reason, because it is under
the ban of the law There are thousands
of men VINO probably would patronize
the saloon if sanctioned by law and CON
ducted. as the law brands il. rs an Ish-
maelite among the legitimate enterprises
OF the community
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
TWO KILLED And
MANY INJURED
immigrant Train and Fast Freight Come
Together on the B. & O.
OCCURRED ON A STRAIGHT TRACK.
When tie Crash Game the Baggage Car
and the Three Coaches Next We're Almost
Demolished Amos; Every Occupant Was
Cut and Bruised by the Shower of Broken
Glass.

Rock"ood. Pa, tSpcciaD Two per-
sons Nerc killed and IS injured. two
probably tally. in a hcad-on collision
between immigrant train and a fast
ireigh; near lockwood on the Connclls-
iilc division 81 the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. The two trains dashed tow
ard each other on 4 straight stretch of
track. ard this fact alone avertcd what
might have been TIC worst wreck III the
history OF the road
Foriy-tivc Italian immigrants, the ma
FORTY ~ them men, were injured. but
their injuries arc not serious enough TO
warrant their removal to the hospital.
he sCerc of the wreck is a half mile
cast OF lockwood and half way TO the
luzon telegraph station, which marks
the terminal OF the double tracking oper-
atoms on the Conncllsvillc division of
the road. From Lu2on for a number of
miles cast the road IS operated over
single track. The Immigrant tram was
i.,c ~; 81 Cumberland Md. and had
been gwen time" al the telegraph Office
along the line Ii was hauling 10 coach
cs Of Italian immigrants. The last freight
caStbound was hauling - loads OF mer-
q ..nd:,c
Wien ;hc crash came the baggage car
and the three coaches next were almost
demolished Nearly every occupant was
Cit and bruised by the shower OF broken
glass. \ Number were pinioned beneath
the wrcckagc. and their cries for aid in
foreign tongue were terrifying. nc
tTainmcn aided * tho willing irlmi-
grants who were riding in the rear cars,
worked hard TO release the sufferers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
RAN AWAY WITH ROBBERS.
Train Flew By Their Confederatcs at q Nile
Minute.

Paris Texas. SpcciaD An attempt
was made to hold up the Frisco express
between Selignan and Washburn. Mo.
Two men boarded baggage car at the
former place and after the train pulled
ont covered the engineer and tiremcn
with pistols. They ordered the engineer
to increase speed. but to stop when they
gave til signal. Two miles beyond Sci
igman seven or eight men appeared at
the spot designated on the train. III the
meantime the engineer had pulled the
throttle wide open. and when ordered
to stop was making more than mile a
minute down grade. Il was impossible
TO stop within half mile Alter leaving
the confederatcs ont OF sight the rob
bcrS abused the engineer for not stop
ping and ordered him TO let them off at
WaShburn. 4 way station The engineer
obeycd and the two would-bc robbers
c>CaDcd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Determined TO Kin Himself.

Chicago. tSpeciaD Thomas Gregor.
a real estate dealer. committed suicide
here in sensational manner He was
one OF a crowd at the Wrightwood Ave
nuc Station OF the Northwestern Elc
waited road When Tie train ap-
preached he jumped from the platform
and fell across the rails. By a desperate
cffor; the mo,orman succeeded III stop
ping the train Gregor was hoisted back
to the platform but no sooner were his
arms released than he stabbed himself
several times in the neck The jugular
vein was several and he died within :,
few minutes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
MRS. KATE S0FFEL
HAS NO DEFENSE
Aided The Biddie Brothers TO Escape
From Pittsburg Jail.
ENTERED A PLEA OF GUILTY.
Mrs. Soffel Catered the Room With a Firm
Step - She Was Accompanied Only by
Her Physician and Attorney. Having Made
Special Request That None OF Her ReIa-
tives Be Present

Pittsburg. Pa. (SpeciaD Mrs. Kate
Soffel. the wife Of Warden Soffel. of the
Allegheny county jail. who figured in
the sensational escape and recapture OF
the Biddlc brothers last January. was
called into court and entered plea OF
guilty to the charge OF aiding and abet-
ting in the escape OF prisoners.
The maximum penalty is two years III
the penitcntiary.
The courtroom was crowded to the
doors. many women being present and
much curiosity 10 see the prisoner was
manifested.
Mrs. Sofcl entered the room with a
firm step.
She was dressed neatly. unveiled. and
appeared 10 have entirely recovered from
the wounds received during the battle
between the bandits and officers
D.ning the prelminaries incident TO
tie opening OF the court She showed little
embarrassment and talked freely with
her attorney and physician.
The Soffel- Biddle tragedy is still fresh
in the minds OF the public. and the story
in which love. romance and bloodshed
figured vii not soon he forgotten. On
January 90. Ed and "Jack" Biddle.
condemned murdererS. escaped from the
Pittsburg prison. They were aided by
the wife OF the warden OF the prison.
Mrs. Kate Sofiel The Biddles, after
their dash from prison. might have made
good their escape. but they were not
without certain feeling Of chivalry that
made them true 10 the woman who had
riSked all To aid them.
The three lef, Piti>burg ard FOR about
20 hours nothing was heard from them.
Then the authorities got on the right
track. and the pursucrs and pursued
met near Butler. Pa. on the evening OF
the day following the one on the morn
ing OF which they escaped The two
Biddles were mortally wounded and Mrs.
Soffcl was seriously wounded
Mrs. Soffel was infatuated with one OF
the Biddle brothers. and as soon as the
men escaped. her husband the warden.
made a statement to the effect that he
believed her guilty Mrs. Soffel has never
denied that she loved one OF the muir
derers. and the very fact that her mad
love led her 10 such extremes has arous-
cd not d little sympathy in her behalf.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Ladybug to Fight San Jose Scale.

he Department OF Agriculture is pre-
pairing 10 fight the ravages OF the San
Jose scale throughout the country with
lis natural enemy, the ladybug. brought
from the interior OF China. Assistant
Botanist Marlattc has just returned from
the Orient. where nc sought the original
home OF the dreaded scale Far in the
interior Of the latter country. where Ell
rropean plants had no, penetrated. nc
found the scales and also the ladybugs.
which kept the scaks in subsection and
permitted the native plants 10 flourish
Mr.. Marlatte started home with a good
supply Of these ladybugs. but only 10
survived on arrival in this country and
II OF these subsequently died. The two
remaining. however. were nursed care
FULLY by the government with view TO
fighting the scale in the same manner
As III China. There now are go Of them.
requiring the constant gathering of
scales from The department grounds for
food. While not expecting the scales to
be extorminatcd from this country. cx-
perts are planning 10 attack them with
the increasing breed Of their natural enc
mics.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
MILLIONS OF EGGS STORED.
Big Packers Are Gradually Starving Out
Small Shippers.

Kansas City. Mo. (Special) The big
packing houses have made such inroads
into the business of packing and ship
ping eggs and poultry for consumption in
Eastern markets that the business of the
small shippers in this part OF the West
IS threatened with destruction. according
10 members OF the Produce Dealers As
ISOLATION of Kansas and Oklahoma
which met here to consider the situation
John Stewart. of Concordia. Kan
president OF the association. said: The
packers are so firmly intrenched that
do not believe that we can do much TO
oppose them. do not know whether
the recent operations of the beef dealers
could be called corner or not. How
ever, do know that four big firms have
stored ~. 100000 eggs. or 100000 cases.
AT this time last year more than 1000.
1000. or 100000 cases. were i'll cold
storage There will be fewer eggs stored
this year, because the prices are higher. ="
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10

The Supreme Court decided that the
government authorities have the right To
order the deportation 10 China OF China
men caygh, here claiming 10 be on their
way 10 other countries.
An urgency resolution making an add
;ional appropriation OF $4,000 Tor the
expenses incident 10 the dedication oi
the statue Il Marshal dc Roclambeau
was adopted hy the House.
The destination OF the GauloiS. the
haitc>rip that Will bring the representa-
,ivcS 81 the French Government 10 at
tend the unvcil:ng OF the Rocl,ambeau
monument, has been definitely fixed at
Annapolis.
Senator Lodge made an eloquent
speech N the Senate in defense Of the
Administrator policy III the Philippines
and also in defense OF Tie american
army in the archipelago
The President appointed B. g. Squicrs
secretary Of the legation at China. 10 be
minister 10 Cuba and Gen. f. s Bragg
Of Wisconsin. 10 be consul general At
Havana.
The State Department received a dis
patch from Bogo,a that General Nalc,l-
cha. with 1900 Colombian government
troops, Was on the way 10 prevent the
reyolmionists attacking Panama.
Private Daniel !. Evans testified before
the Senate committee that he saw a
comradc strike a 'water-cure" victim 4
number If times
Gbiection Wa made in the House 10
consideration Of bill TO authorize Capt.
T. II McCalla to receive the decoration
81 Tie Rcd Eagle from the Emperor OF
Germany.
Anlbas>ado. 70 Italy Meyer has been
granted q days leave oi absence to come
home He intends 10 contest Tor the
Congressional nomination 10 Congress.
Arthur Nenncr. secretary OF the Sugar
Trust, testified before the Senate Com
mit:cc on Cuba with reference tb the
trusts holdings IN Cuba.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
WANTS RHODES GIFT REFUSED.
Boer Says II Is Seized With Blood Of Women
and Children.

Detroit. Mich. (SpeciaD Rev. H. D..
Brockhciscn. former pastor TO President
Kruger. OF the Transvaal. delivered an
eloquent address TO large audience at
Light Guard Armory here under the au-
spices OF the local Transvaal League
He said he had shouldercd rifle and
preached between battles. and had never
seen British officer or private ill-treated
by the Beers Referring 10 the death
OF Cecil Rhodes. he said:
The gold he ha, taken from South
Africa is soilcd with the blood of women
and children. God pity the man who
takes this gold from any Englishman.
hope the presidents OF your universities
and your men OF affairs will warn those
under them 10 beware of this gold and
10 shun il as they would viper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Pardous From Italy.

Rome. tBy Cable The King has
pardoned the officers of the United
States cruiser Chicago who have been
imprisoned a, Venice. They will be i'm
riedia,cly handed over TO the United
States Consul. from whose charge they
will be transferred TO the Chicago. which
is ready 10 sail United States Amba>sa-
dor Meyer conferred with Signor Pri-
nei,i. the foreign minister. and the re-
lease al the american officers was ar
ranged. conditioned upon the payment,
al civil damages amounting TO $4,000
/, is understood that after caution they
will leave Venice aboard the cruiser Chi
cage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Spotted Fever.

Helena. Mont. (SpcciaD DR.. \. f.
Longeway. secretary OF the State board
OF health. and party Of scientists lei,
here for the Btile Boot valley TO in
quire into tho mysterious malady known
as spotted fever. which i causing panic
among the inhabitants OF that region.
Every case OF the disease has been fatal.
and up 10 the present time it has ba.ficd
the skill OF all physicians who have
sought TO investigate il, Several emf
nent New York scientists have been in
yited 10 participate in the investigation
now commenced by the State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
PLAN TO FIGHT BEEF TRUST.
Enormous Independent Packing Plant to ]
Erected ia Chicago.

Chicago. tSpcciaD Hundreds
retail meat dealers throughout the co
try have begun the organization of
independent packing company. wit
capital stock OF Ss.oooooo. il is
posed by the organizers to erect mo,
crn packing plant i'll Chicago iarg
enough to supply all the beef product
handled in the trade
4 considerable amount of the capita
necessary to carry through the projcc
already has been subscribed The larges
subscription which will be accepted froi
any one firm or individual is $1,000. Til
is TO prevent the absorption of the con
pany by the packers who now contr
the beef business Men skilled in {
beef trade already have been cngae
to manage The new concern.
The work for the promotion or
new company began two weeks ago.
promoters expect TO intcres. betw
1900 and 10000 retailers in the pro.