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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
SMALLPOX CASES
Miss Kitson Catches the
Disease While Doing a
Kind Deed.

The first case of smallpox in the Horse
shoe in twenty years has been reported
from No. 2OSls Twelfth street. The pa
tient is Mary Kitson, twenty-five years
old For week or ten days she had
been complaining of pains in the head
and back Dr. Hoffman was called to at
tend her yesterday and found her show
ing all the early symptoms of smallpox.
The story of Miss Kitson being stricken
with the dreaded malady created a scare
in that neighborhood and DR.. Hoffman
was kept so busy vaccinating residents
of the section yesterday afternoon that he
was obliged to call in an assistant. Prac-
tically all the people in Twelfth street,
between Grove and Erie streets, were
yaccinated The older residents wildly
recalled the scenes when the smallpox
was epidemic in the Shoe in 1881.
Miss Kitson's sweetheart, Massey
O'Donneil, died in st. Franciss Hospital
on January 49, While he was lying i'll III
that institution she made frequent visits
there. taking delicacies and cheering him
up during his illness On one of these
trips she recalls meeting in the street ar
old man with a rash on his face, and who
inquired of her the location of the health
office. She walked two blocks with him
in an effort to properly direct him. II is
believed he was a smallpox patient and
that she contracted the disease from.
him.
The attention of the Hoboken health
authorities was called to two more cases
of smallpox in that city this morning
The victims are Hugo Beekmann nine
teen years old. and Mrs. William Cor.
nelius. eighty-seven years, both of No. S23
Park avenue The new cases were re-
ported by DR.. r. F. Rabo.
Beekmann's brother Robert, was taken
with the disease on January 10. The
house is a private dwelling and none of
the victims were. removed to the pest
house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
M'EWAN'S BIC RECEPTION
Nesting OF Citizens on tho Hill to
Talk About Trolley.

L,ederkranz Hall was well filed last
night with men interested in securing
better trolley car facilities from the
North Hudson County Raj read C2mpany
for the Hudson CITY section. 1t was q
mass meeting hesd under the auspices of
the Twelfth Ward Improvement Asso-
ciat.on.
H. c. vogiI, of No. SO Sherman place,
presided. and Frederick Bugasef was
secretary.
Addresses were made by ex-S nk1ls
Fund Commissioner William Frenks1-
bach, Congressman Tlnsm9s McEwan..
Gustav Klingenstein and Street ARD
Water Commissioner Nolan, Wi liam T.
Kastenhuber. William Barber and Fred
ersck Stuhr, and letters of regret We're
read from Mayor Fagan, ex-Mayor Hoos.
School Director j. C. Egbest Mayor
Lankering of Hoboken, Mr.. Pibersux and
William Vom Cleft.
The feature of the occasion was the
ovation given to Congressman McEWan. an.
He is much talked of as an independent
shrievarty candidate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
AFTER THE
DANCINC'S
THROUGH
Echoes Of the Davis Ball
Ring Bells on Novem-
Der Politics.
zELLER'S STRONG LEAD
But Heavey, Too, Is a Prime
Favorite for Sheriff
Congressional Cos


There was more talk about the Shriev-
atty. nomination at the Robert Davis
Association ball than there was abeut
anything else Many groups spoke Of
John zeller as the most promising can
didate for the nomination. There, were
many friends of Under Sheriff John J.
Heavey, who were out to boom him and
they were active enough to make the
whole result a question of which Of the
two candidates would win cut from this
time the chances now being about even
for both. The impression was given by
some of the shrewdest politicians pres
ent that zeller is slated for the office bur
they had much less to say than the rank
and file.
It goes without saying that both men
are candidates. This they admit and then
stop talking for publication. Their Iespec-
tive friends take up the matter from this
point.
One of Mr. Zeller's friends said:
Mr.. Zeller viii be the nominee as sure
as there will be one. He has been look
ing forward to next falls campaign for
many months and has been working
quietly toward It. This means but ore
thing. He has had some assurance that
he has a chance. AS a matter of fast
others have been told to quit and he has
been told to go ahead and he has been
going ahead. At evelo gathering he has
attended he has been accorded most fiat
tering ovations. Now, suppose he is nomi-
mated. He will be elected as sure as he
lives. He is known in every part of the
county from the XIII Won Kull to the
Bergen county line. North Hudson is
clan oring for him daily. Hoboken will
be pleased ard he wifi be entirely accept
able to Bayonne. In Jersey City he is
well liked ard he workers, tiaere will be
found In line working for his election as
hard as they ever worked for anyone
nominated 1t will be Sheriff Zeiler after
the next election
An enthusiastic Heavey supporter ex-
pressed himself as follows:-
Under Sheriff Heayey is the logical
candidate for Sheriff next fall. He knows
the duties of the office as thoroughly as
anyone can. He is the personal friend
of everyone who has business with the
Office The lawyers of the county are
supporting him to a man, and he is high
ly respected and admired throughout the
county. There is no doubt that he will
be elected by handsome majority il
norlina ted. >,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
JEWEL FOR BRO. RlRGlE
Grand Lodge Recognizes His Labors
for Masonic Home.

Finance Commissioner Jacob Ringle is
receiving congratulations today. Yester-
day when setting in the Grand Lodge of
Masons at Trenton, he was presented with
a very magnificent gold pastmasters $
jewel.
For ten years, in the face of the bitter
est opposition, Bro. Ringle fought for the
establishment of a Masonic Home. BY
dint of his persistence and perseverance
he finally attained his object, and 10! the
scales dropped from the eyes of the Ma
sonic brethren and they realized the
good work done.
1t was for this that the jewel was be-
slowed. Or its back is engraved
Presented to r. w Brother Jacob
Ringle by his friends in the NJ w.
Grand Lodge. F. & A. M, of New
Jersey, January g. as a token of the
esteem in which he 10 held by them
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
Fa1Ions Were There

Michael Fallon, standard bearer of the
NJ j. F'allon Association of the First
ward. and his constituents were at the
bah and we're among the most pleased of
the guests. Mr.. Fallon has a following
in the lower section of the city that
proves his popularity to be of the firm.
lasting kind. He is not in politics but Is
a staunch Democrat and great admirer
of City Collector Davis. Mr.. Fallons posi-
ton is shown by his own remarks:
II am not seeking political honors. /
am just a good Democrat doing all in my
power to advance the interests of that
party. My business takes all my time.
but / am ever ready to put my shoulder
to the wheel and work with the rest
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
PENSIONS FOR HUDSON COUNTY
Six Granted Veterans and Four FOR
War With Spain.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 81, 1902
Among the pensions granted New Jersey
applicants during the past month are the
following ten to Hudson county:
isaac Cole, Jersey City original Sc; EN-
ma Reynolds, Jersey City, original wid-
ows 49, william Roberts, Jersey City, or
igi1al Sc; Jane Grace. Hoboken, original
Widows, SIS; James u. Scott, Hoboken, in
crease, restoration reissue, etc. sl2; John
Conner Jersey City, increase. restoration
reissue, setc., Sc.
For war with Spain: Abram A. Bush,
Jersey City Heights. increase, restoration
ieissue. SIS. George 0rtner Jersey City in
crease. restoration reissue, $l2; Anna nj.
Frank. Jersey City, original Widows. SIS;
minor Of Edwin r. Rich JERSEY City, or
iginal widow $l4.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
DEAD IN HER STORE
Miss Ellen Clark Dies Alone in
Her Place of Business.

At eight o'clock shis morning Miss FL
lea Clark, ffty-six years old, was found
dead in her grocery store at No. 81 YORK
street by Annie Burns, a young woman
who lives in the house. Death was due 70
heart failure.
The body was taken charge of by the
dead woman's sssser Mrs Annie Pink
man, of No. 1fS Cottage street.
Miss Clark was last seen alive by Mr.
Frank Magrini a barber, whose place of
business is located next door, when he
purchased a pail of coal from her last
night Then sac seemed in go5d health.
Her body was removed to Spaei's s
Morgue and later it was claimed by hej'
sister Mrs. Pinkman's husband is a
deputy keeper at the County Jail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
MR.. BEACH TO LECTURE
Fifth in Woman's Club Series t B
Hold Tonight.

The fifth in the course of ten free lee
lures, given under the auspices Of the
Jersey City Woman's Club, VIII be given
tonight in the Lecture Hall Of the Free
Public Library, Montgomery street and
Jersey avenue at eight o'clock. The lee
turer is to be Mr.. Charles T. Beach, re-
Gently of Paris, who will speak on that
city. The lecture will be illustrated by
stereopticon.
No tickets are required and children
are not admitted. To prevent annoyance
to the audience the doors of the lecture
fall will be closed promptly at eight.
The sixth lecture win be given on FRI
day next, February z.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
LIVELY PRIMARIES EXPECTED

Primaries wiz be held in the Sixth and
Ninth Precincts of the Ninth Ward to-
night to elect Democratic County Com
nitteemen. There. are two aspirants in
both precincts. The enrolment last week
was very heavy, and hot contest is
looked for tonight. Special committees
were selected to supervise the primaries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
DANCE HALL KEEPERS MAD
Meeting Called to Oppose tho New
Permit Ordinance.

The saloonkeepers of Lafayette who
run dance halls are to meet next week to
protest against the amendment to the
dance hall ordinance which were intro
diced Tuesday by Alderman Wall of the
Sixth ward. The amendments provide
that. all proprietors of dance halls or
places of exhibition where liquor is Sold
shall secure permit from the Commit
tee on Exhibitions. A fine of $50 is to be
imposed in case of failure to comply with
this ordinance. The saloonkeepers are to
appoint a committee to visit the Board OF
Aldermen at the next meeting to air their
views on the proposed amendments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
SISTER AGAINST SISTER

George Dotzert. former New York
hotel keeper. died December 10 leaving a
will dated February u, 1901, which was
offered for probate to Surrogate Lillis
this morning. A cavat has been filed by
a daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Mar
garet Wohn, OF New York, who. is prac-
fically disinherited, the bulk OF the estate
going to Mrs. Bertha Evers and Mrs.
Ellie Rose, her sisters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
Won on the Toss.

Zeller supporter and Heavey sup
porter stood at the bar. Naturally the
topic uppermost in the m nds Of both
came up.
'sHeavey Will be the Sheriff. /"
Not on your life. Ze.ler y the man. 4
.q8ot you a bottle of wine.
You're on.
Let's toss for 1t. Whoever loses pays
ard goes over to the other man.
Its a CO..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
sLIeRT FIRE

At $50 o'clock last evening fire broke
out in the one story brick building al No.
.157 Wayne street, belonging to Craven q
Son. No. Il Railroad avenue. 1t was caus-
ed by defective aue. The flames were
extinguished before much damage waa
done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
wnman Politician.

Mrs Martha Joyce of Newark, the only
woman politician in the State, was on
hand as diamond bedecked as eyer, and
she was soon surrounded by big gather
ing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
COURT CALENDAR.

Supreme Court cases.
February l. Nos. 12l. 124 136 ard II
Circuit Court cases
February 4. Nos z7s. 233 and 27s. Feb.
Nos. %. and z59:. Feb. s. Nos. "a and 2S6-
Common Pleas Court-Feb. and i ap-
reals from Justices of the Peace and Dis
trier Courts
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31

Pavonia Brand Of Fine Early June caa7ed
Peas, tor sale at nearly al good sroeeFs
stores. and wholesaie at the D E clea-y CO -
stores.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31

Some ardent friends of Frank McNaFy
began boom for him for Sheriff, but
ne quickly put Il down by saying:-
II am not a candidate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
Gre eted As Congressman.

Allan Benny. arrived shortly He was
greeted on all sides as Congressman
and smiled pleasantly, but said only
Wait.
Mr.. Benny is in the race for the nom
nation against George l.. Record in the
new Ninth Congressional District and his
friends say he will surely win
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II IT fails 70 cure
E. ". Groves signature i ~ each box 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-31
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. Jan. 81. 1902 -Forecass for
fhe thirty six hours ending at 4. NJ
Satirday:-Probably snow tonight and TO-
morrow; north winds.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
Election Of Officers.
week.

At the installation of Idaho Springs
Chapter Evening Star, U. D., the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year were
elected: Worthy matron, Mrs. Maggie
Coffman assistant matron, Mrs. Eliz
abeth wilkins worthy patron, w. L.
Bush secretary, Gertrude Noxon treas
urer, Mrs. Susan Plummer con6uctress.
Mrs. Kate Roberts; associate conduct
ress. Mrs. Selma Msgan; Ada, Miss Col
die Star Esther, Miss Luella Weinber-
ger /; Martha, Mrs. Ida WEIGH Electa,
Mrs. Leolya Frazier; warden, John A.
wilkins chaplain, Mrs. Augustus Smith;
organist. Miss Clara Weinberger; mar
shal, Fred Angove.
There were nineteen charter members
and at the meeting held on Tuesday eve
ming of this week twenty-eight new mem-
bers walked on the burning sands.
The chapter starts out with an exceed
ing1y fine outlook, and it is the intention
of the members to make 1t one of the
largest in the outside towns in the state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
Looking Alter Their Interests.

G. 1. Neptune, a manufacturer and DIR.
w. M. Seack, both of Memphis, Tenn,
arrived in the city Monday and registered
at the Club hotel. Both of these gentle
men are largely interested in the Mem
phis and Idaho Springs Gold Mining and
Milling company, and came here for the
purpose of looking over the property. On
Tuesday morning Manager c. A. King
drove them to the mine and showed them
over the premises.
DR.. Seack is man short in stature and
broad in width, and it is evident that he
does not like too warm weather. He is a
jolly good fellow and when the joke lands
he accepts the inevitable. 1t appears that
the doctor has been suffering with the
heat in his home and had provided his
fans. In addition to this he provided him
self with the thinest of underwear. His
wife, who compels him to always be at
home by the hour of in the evening,
had received his solemn promise on the
day that the fans were put in operation
that he would arrive home earlier than
usual. Eight o'clock passed, and then 9.
By this time Mrs Seack became alarmed
and hastene5 to the home of their friend,
Mr.. Neptune. The two went at once to
the DOCTORS Office, and there he was, but
unable to get away. The switch which
started the fans was wide open and DIR.
Seack was over by the fan. His hand had
hold of wire and he was taking the part
of contortionist. The perspiration was
not there as usual, but instead his hair
was blowing in all directions. The cap
tive was released and after good lecture
was escorted to his home by his better
half. This story is told by Mr.. Neptune,
and is not denied by the doctor. The
two gentlemen remained in the city all
week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
No Loss of Time.

1 have sold Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and
would rather be out of coffee and sugar
than it. 1 sold five bottles of it yester-
day to threshers that could go no farther
and they are at work again this morning.
H. R. PHELPS, Plymouth, Oklahoma.
AS will be seen by the above the threshers
were able to keep on with their work
without losing single days time. You
should keep a bottle of this Remedy in
your home. For sale by J. ]. Sherwin.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
UNIQUE CLUB ORGANIZED.
Known as the Coca Cola, and Membership
Limited to Five.

Llllltt4 " AlNCs
To be member of club is the latest
fad, and the man who can launch the
most unique order, and the one which is
most difficult to secure membership in, is
to be awarded a prize.
The latest to be launched is known as
the Coca Cola club, and the following
officers have been elected President and
general superintendent, Fred G. Shaffer /;
secretary, R. c. Bonney treasurer, Tom
Grow.
For the last three weeks the candidates
have been undergoing their physical ex-
animation, which consisted of test as to
drink in one day. Editor Shaffer started
the ball rolling by downing an even dozen
glasses the first day. This was consider
ed frst-class record, and Tom Crow was
called forth from his hiding place and
taken up to the drug store and compelled
to pay for a bakers dozen which Mr..
Bonney succeeded in putting under his
belt. Then Mr.. Crow decided he wanted
the presidency, which, by the way, was to
be awarded to the man who drank the
greater number of glasses. Tom tied Mr..
Bonney, and the next day Mr.. Shaffer
captured the position of president and
general manager by having the soda dis
penser draw an even eighteen.
Editor Cunningham of the Gazette
made formal application for membership
and he was escorted to the soda fountain,
but owing to the fact that his wife ap-
peared on the scene just as he was getting
away with his ninth glass, his application
was rejected. Mr.. Cunningham says
that his better half objects to the odor of
his breath after having drunk few
glasses of the coco, and that anyway she
says he is in bad company. On the other
hand, the charter members say that Mr..
Cunningham knew he could not make
good and is laying the blame on his wife.
The club meets regularly every half
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
THE BUILDING ERA +.
is With US N0W...
Some OF the Big Buildings
and Good Fortune to II
Which We Are Heir.

ton. They were erected by c. S. Berkin,
and that gentleman says he could find
tenants for ten times as many. All will
be completed by June 10. This locality
is very much alive and score or more of
new houses which were built of late have
added beauty to the surroundings.
Material is now being placed on the
ground for the Trocadero, which has long
been the talk of this community. The
grading has all been completed, and car
penters will be at work in a few days. The
lumber has all'been prepared to be placed
in the structure. and when once work
commences it will only be a matter of a
short time until the Trocadero is a fact
Simpson boulevard of Pine Slope ad-
dition is rapidly forging to the front as
Several applications have been received
by the Big Five company for reservation
of lots and in a short time number of
handsome residences will be in the course
of construction.
Two lots were sold last week to John T.
Mallalieu, who has decided to cast his lot
among the citizens of Idaho Springs and
the Clear Creek mining district. Mr..
Mallalieu is secretary of the Republican
state central committee of Nebraska and
superintendent of the State Industrial
school at Kearney. The lots purchased
adjoiu the hores already built there and
upon the construction of handsome six
room modern cottage. The structure will
be thoroughly modern and will cost when
completed in the neighborhood of $4,000.
The price of the lots was $500.
1t is expected that Mrs. Ida Northrop,
cousin of Helen Gould, will soon COM
mence work on her twelve-room resi-
dence which is to be built in the same
block. Both of these residences will
greatly improve the appearance of the
boulevard. Mrs. Northrup's house will
cost SIS, 200.
The view from Simpsons boulevard is
one of the prettiest to be found in any
part of this city. The city water works
run directly back of the lots and electric
lights are furnished to the residents.
As soon as the Big Five company erect
their magnificent hotel the property in
this locality will be greatly in demand.
As it is the price of lots has nearly doubled
during the last few weeks. Many stock
holders of the company announce that
they will build in the near future and
keep up their homes for summer use.
There is no doubt in the minds of con-
servative people that Idaho Springs will,
in a short time, be- the most largely pat
ronized summer resort in the United
States. Plenty of advertising is now being
done and it remains for the citizens OF
the city to put their shoulders to the
wheel and push the good work along.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-24
PosTOFFICE WILL SHINE FORTH
New Fixtures and Everything Will Be Up
to-Date and Royal.

Postmaster Noyes announces that by
the first of the coming month he expects
to have new fixtures in the postofhce.
Since Idaho Springs proved herself to be
capable of handling more money for
Uncle Sam than any city of its size in the
state, the officials at Washington have
lost no time in making final arrange
meats so that the city can boast of better
facilities.
As is the rule in all third-class post
Offices, the postmaster furnishes his own
office. and the government does not allow
him one cent for the expense. 1t has
been the custom for the retiring post
master to sell the incoming oficeholder
all his personal effects, such as boxes,
safe and all other articles used in the
office. The price received by the retiring
postmaster was always that which he
paid. Thus, if man wanted the posi-
ton, he must make arrangements to load
himself down with lot of goods that
would be useless unless it happened that
he got in the good graces of the president
of the United States.
On the first of July the postoflce will
become of the second class. On and after
that date the salary of the postmaster
will be increased and he will be allowed
additional help. The government takes
lease on suitable room selected by the
inspector sent out and the owner agrees
to equip the building with the latest i'm
proved boxes and other furniture as des-
ignated in the call for bids.
1t is only matter of time until the city
will have free delivery and carriers will
be employed in the Office. This depends
entirely upon the receipts of the Office
Should they reach certain amount, des-
ignated, an examination for carriers
would be held in this city and the ones
standing highest would receive the ap-
pointment. The city should have this
system as soon as possible.