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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
CATCHES RUNAWAY
pIucky Patrolman Averts a Serious
Disaster.

George Dupont borrowed horse and
wagon from A. H Coleman, carpenter,
of Hudson and Essex streets. yesterday
to take a ride. He had a good time
until the horse was jogging along Grand
street on his way home late last night,
when it ran away. Patrolman Cox took
in the situation near the postoffice and
jumped for the horses head, catching it
by the bride. He did the swinging act
for a minute and brought the animal to
a standstill
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
DECORATING ST. PETERS


The decorations and repairs on st.
Peters Church are not yet completed
but are well under way. The decora-
tions are in the hands of Goetschius &
Watson, interior decorators, and the
Blue Stone Company has charge of the
stone work.
The exterior of the church, including
the tower, will be natural brick color.
The interior of the basement viii be dec
Grated in Gothic style. The color scheme
is gray
4 new carpet for the sanctuary has
been bought and the railing in front Of
the altar has been rounded out to give
more room inside the altar. New gas
fixtures have been put in and stained
glass will take the place of the ground
glass windows.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
HATLEss MAN SWUNG CANE.
And Drew Crowd BY HIS Merry
Whistl,ng--Demented..

James Wilson, who says he is proof
reader, and lives in New York, was
found wandering along Montgomery
street yesterday afternoon without hat
on. He was well dressed and whistled
merrily as he swung cane Wilson was
taekn to the Montgomery street station
ana held for examination. He is thought
to be demented
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR.

Hans Jens, fifteen years old. of No.
135 Prospect street. was struck by mo.
tor car No. 1874. Of the North Hudson
County Railway Company, on Ferry
STREET. yesterday afternoon, and was SER
iously injured about the head. He was
taken to his home BY Walter Cooper.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
ROLLS 0FF COAL CART.

John Newpyar, of No. 343 Johnston
avenue, brakeman employed on the Le-
high Valley Railroad, rolled off coal
car at Johnston and Jersey avenue yes
terday afternoon, and was cut about the
head and body. He was taken to St
Francis's Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
POLICE TRANSFERS

Doornan Pinkman, of the Oakland
avenue police station, has been transfer
red to the Ocean avenue STATION. and
Doolman Judson Srartup. Of the latter
station. has been sent to the Oakland
avenue station Pinknlan Is d Democrat.
Startup1 is Il Republican. There is more
pickings IN the Oakland avenue station
on account Of more prisoners being con-
fined therein and the doorman acts as
keeper also Of the women's prison. He
Is paid for So many meals furnished pris-
olfefs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
mot TALKING POLITICS. !"
"At.Least Just Now" says Post
master Wanser on Shrieval-
ty Rumors.

One of the papers on Saturday printed
a yarn about the ambitions of Postmas-
ter Wanser to be the Republican Shirley
atty nominee. The Postmaster was seen
by reporter of "The News" this morn
ing and asked about the matter. He
said.
Il am not talking politics just now"
He would say nothing more.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
WORK ON WATER MAIN.
Divers Building Foundation Under
Defective Pipe in the Hachensaok.

Although the break in the water main,
which caused loss of 45,000,o0o gal
Ions of water, was repaired Saturday
morning, there was still some work to be
done to pat the pipe in a safe conditions.
This morning the Merritt-chapman
Wrecking Company. repairers of the
break, had several divers at work build
ing up the foundation for the main on
the bottom Of the river. This work will
occupy several days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
COMPILING TAX LEVY.
Board of Finance to Take Up Mam-
mouth Task Wednesday.

Wednesday, and begin work on the tax
levy for next year. All estimates of APP
preparations asked for by the different
boards have been submitted with the ex-
ception of the City Hall Commissioners.
Clerk Kalaher Of the Finance Board is
busy tabulating the estimates in books
for the accommodation Of the Commis-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16

3
DEB,

Suddenly, June 13. 1902. Peter
Hall. Ridge6eld, n. j.. in his 77th
year
Services at St Matthews Church,
Tuesday morning, II o'clock
Carriages will meet train leaving Erie
Depot. W. 23d street, at 800
Interment private.
Kindly omit flowers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
prirna Esc;a.

The late Lord Morris, on one occasion,
rave a Characteristic Illustration Of the
meaning OF pfima-fac.e evidence
out of a public house wiping his mouth
that would be prina-faele evidence thA
he had been having a drink.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
DISTRICT COURT SESSIONS
Judge Grouse VIII Sit All
Summer Despite City
Hall Heat.

Judge Otto Grouse has decided to sit
in the First District Court, City Hall.
on Tuesdays only during the month of
July and August.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
THE OLD STORY
Mother-in-Law Stirs Up the Usual
Trouble.

Michael Brown, 27 years old, Of No.
16 Golden street, reported at the First
precinct station house last night that
an ugly cut on his head was made by a
bowl which had been hurled at him BY
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Boards. who
lives with him. He didn't want any
more trouble, he said, so refused to cause
his mother-in-law's arrest. Browns
head was bandaged at the City Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
wHEREAs. q LEGAL MEETING OF

WHEREAS, \ 14EtfAls MEEIl>s1 OH
the stockholders of the Industrial In
vestment and Development Cempans
cannot otherwise be called. the under
signed. three stockholders Of said Com
pany, having voting pewers, and heins
holders of at least one-tAifd in value O
the outstanding capital stock Of sais
Company. do hereby call a meeting o.
said stockholders to be held at the e6ics
of the Company in the city Of Jersey
City, at No. 243 Washington street. OF
the 9th day Of june 1902, a nint
O'Clock in the forenoon Of that day fol
the purpose Of reorganizing said Com
pany, providing for the resumption Q.
business Of said Company, the paymen
of its debts. the compromise and settle
ment Of contested claims and debts dus
said corporation-
Dated Jersey City n. j. June 16
y. EIO@RNBEEK.
WAITER WEBBEE,
ABRAM LIPFELD.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, June 16. 1982.-Fore-
cast for the thirty-six hours ending at
eight P NJ Tuesday y:-Showers and
cooler tonight; fair tomorrow; south
winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
NlNTR WARD DEMOeRATs.

: Thors Wli De : 0ls meetl1s o. z''s
~. .'sru --@e---sss;---sav y .Io so-salsAAe.
when plans regarding the construction Of
a new clubhouse viii be discussed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16
MaRsHAL's BROTHER DEAD.

Benjaznin vreeland, Jr., Passes
Away Afsor Lingering Illness.
After a lingering illness, Benjamin
yreeland. Jr., son of John B. Yreeland
and brother to Edgar yreeland (the
city's marshal). died at his home, No. $50
Garfield avenue. Greenvilie, at 10 A. NJ,
Sunday morning.
Mr.. Vrceland was one of the most
popular young men of Greenville both in
social coteries and politics.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-06-16

Your step has lost elasticity because your
blaod has lost vitality, which Hoods sarsspa-
riila viii restore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
MEMORIAL
Service Held at Brussels In
Honor Of Late Queen.

Brussels, Sept 25,-A memorial service
IN honor of the late Queen Marie Hen
rette was celebrated this morning In
the Cathedral of Sainte Gu6ule. Very
large crowds OF people thronged the ap-
proaches 10 the sacred edifce and the
windows anu balconies 90 the houses.
The street lamps were covered with
crepe and were lighted. The whole In
terror OF the cathedral was in1posf\ly
draped with black. An immense canony
suspended from the roof overhunS The
caancal high altar and the royal ihfohe
The velvet ard gold decorations cf the
latter we're covered with crepe. cata-
falque erected under the transept was
surmounied by the royal mantle aad
crown and was surrounded b. four rows
of wax tapers. bearing the royal arms
OF Belgium and Hungary. The process
sion Of the clergy entered the cathairai
at 1o:so. the carinal archbishop of Me-
chelin bringing up the rear.
Next followed King Leouold, the Count
of Flanders and court officials, and hen
came a long stream of members OF the
household, civil and military oh-cl&ls.
senator's and deputies, diplomats ana
cabinet ministers. The king and the
members of the royal family were re-,
ceivad at the entrance by the cardinal
Archbishop. who conducted the service.
ON leaving the cathedral King Leopold
walked at the head of the processlon
with tha Princess Clementine, his young
est daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
SURVEY TO BEGIN
Pre|lmlnaTies to Improvement
Of Harbor Now Under Way.

This morning Harbor Master j. T. p.
Bucklin received a letter from Congress
man Bull in reply TO letter written to
Mr.. Bull by Mr. Bucklin last week rela-
tive to the Improvement of Providence
harbor. Last winter United States Ship
ping Commissioner ]. w. Freeman and
Harbor Master Bucklin went TO Wash
ington and in that city laid before the
committee on rivers and .harbors of con-
gress the necessity OF the Improvement
Of Providence harbor for the admission
OF vessels of deeper draft than the pres
ent depth of water will permit.
Later on congress made appropriation
OF 500, 900 for the Improvement OF the har-
Dor, but as nothing had been done, ap-
parently, in the way of the proposed i'm
provement, Mr.. Bucklin wrote TO Mr.. Bull
TO ascertain when work was to be begun.
This morning. in Mr., Bulls letter. was
enclosed letter from Major George w.
Goethals. major of the United States En-
gineer Corps. which was written 10 Mr..
Bull This letter explained. under date of
Sept 20. that the recent army and navy
manoeuvres had recently delayed prepara-
ton for beginning the work and II was
hoped to soon have specifications ready 70
invite proposals Tor the work
The letter further explained that IL
would be necessary for the government 10
have the true herbor lines defined. which
had never been defined by the general
government. IL was proposed to start
survey early this week with view TO es-
tablishing the harbor lines and to sscer-
tain whether or not there was an objec-
ton TO the harbor lines established by
the state, by the national government.
,. a. t...ftI ~.
submitted 10 the secretary OF war with
the recommenda ton that the state lines
be adopted. which would expedite the
work II there be objection then public
hearings will be necessary to arrive at
compromise.
From the foregoing II will he seen that
the survey will be made and then will
come action by the proper authorities.
IL the report be favorable to the adop-
tion Of the present harbor lines II would
appear there was prospect of the work
being begun in short time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
ADMITS DEFEAT
Gen. B|ackmar Will Withdraw
From Congressional Campaign.

Taunton, Mass, Sept. 25.-General w.
W. Blackmar of bingham, VINO contested
with Congressman w. c. Lowering OF
this city for the Republican congressional
nomina ton In the 18th district. has con-
ceded the nomination to Mr.. Lowering.
and before the da yis over IL Is expected
that he will formally announce his with
drawal from the fight
The hesitancy of the Blackmar cam
paign committee to reach the conclusion
that their candidate had lost the noni-
nation was due to the belief that the
complexion OF the delegates In several of
the email towns was entirely in doubt and
also 10 the possibility that a recount of
the votes cast IN several sections might
mean the election OF Blackmar delegates
instead of Lowering delegates.
Just before noon. Gen. Blackmar's COM
mittee said that their candidate had re-
ceived AZ delegates, that Mr. Lowering
had won 65 and that nine were in doubt.
but these they will concede to Mr. Low
ering.
The, town of Norton is given to the op-
position.
This statement was given out by Dud-
ley NJ Holman. one of Gen. Blackmars
managers: THE battle in the 14th con-
gressional district came to an end in the
caucuses after one OF the hardest fights
seen In the district Sa closely were the
two rivals together that a change of Is
votes In city of Brockton would have
given the entire city to Gen. Blackmar,
thus assuring him OF the nomination.
change of 23 votes in Middleboro and
one in I.akeville would have given Gen.
Blackmer six more delegates thereby
bringing his vote up to the original
innate OF Gen. Blackmar's managers.
While the contest was very warmly
waged. Gen. Blackmar feels that in the
interests of the Republican party and Of
harmony. IL Is only fair TO Withdraw,
which will be done by him during to-
day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

IN PRICE
OF MILK
Producers Vote to Make Rate
40 Cents a Can Delivered
at Stations.

According to the statement OF middle
men today the action of the Rhode Island
Milk Producers association at a meeting
held at Irons hail. Olneyville. this
morning. will result in milk being eight
cents a quart from Oct. to May l.
The Rhode Island Milk Producers as
ISOLATION met to determine the price OF
milk delivered by the producer at the
nearest railroad station, and after con-
sidering the matter voted to make the
price 40 cents a can, beginning Oct. i.
IL was maintained by the producers
that while last year milk was sold dur
ing the winter for IS cents a can deliver
ed there would be no increase In the
price OF milk at retail. for the additional
FIVE cents a can charged would come out
OF the middle men.
One of the middlemen, or contractors,
when seen, said that the statement by
the milk producers was not so; that the
Increase would come out of the consum-
er, and that beginning Oct. l and contin-
uing TO May 1 the price of milk would be
eight cents n quart. The Rhode Island
Milk Producers associa ton claims TO
control the supply OF milk for distance
Of 20 miles north. east and south, and for
90 miles west OF Providence,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
WILL Be PROMINENT GUESTS

Portland, Me-. Sept 25.-Defnite and Of
fetal information has been received 10
the effect that Lady Henry Somerset
with her cousin. Miss Cameron, and the
Rev. Henry Sanders of London, will sail
from England Sept 26.
They will be The guests of the National
Convention Of women's Christian Tenn
perance union. which is 10 be held here
oct IL 10 22.- After meetings In Boston.
Immediately succeeding the Portland con-
vention, they will attend the provincial
convention Of Ontario. 20 be held at To-
ronto. Washington and New York city
will be the additional places included In
the itinerary OF these distinguished
visitors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
HIT BY STONE
McKenna Claims Derrick Was
Defective, and Sues for Damages

In Judge Dubois court was begun this
morning the trial Of the suit OF Bernard
McKenna against Robert Knight of War
wick The plaintiff seeks TO recover $4,000
for personal injuries.
Mr.. McKenna was on April Is, 1901, at
work laying stone at one of the defend
ants mills and was called by a foreman
to work at derrick that he. McKenna,
claims was improperly constructed.
Owing to the defective condition of the
guy ropes. which were two loose, plain
tiff says, the stone came too fast and
before he could get out Of the way he
was struck.
AS McKenna was in STOPPING posi-
tion at the time he did not get the full
effect OF the blow. yet the blow he did
receive was sufficient 10 havo several
ribs broken and TO have his spine seri-
ously injured.
Hugh ]. Carroll is attorney for the
plaintiff and Il. ID. Bassett attorney for
the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

ties the major general commanding the
division, National Guard OF Pennsylva-
mia. will make such disposition OF the
troops now on duty or place such addi-
tional troops on duty as may In his tudg-
ment be necessary 10 properly assist the
sheriff OF Lackawanna county and the
sheriff OF Lebanon county In restoring
and maintaining peace and order"
MESSAGE FROM FRANCE.
Paris, Sept 25.-The National Congress
OF French Miners in session at Commen-
purpose OF discussing important mining
problems. including the question. OF a
general strike. has cabled the following
the United Mine Workers of America:
''The French National Congress sends
fraternal greetings to the striking Penn
sylvania miners and forms sincere wishes
for the success OF the strike"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
SOFT COAL
Unusually Large Quantity Being
Received Here.

Seven barges laden with bituminous
coal have arrived in port within the past
"a hours, and OF the seven three are for
Pawtucket and four for Providence,
Two of the four are for the Providence
Coal Co, one for John r. White & Son.
and one for the Consolidated road, and
was sent to the wilkesbarre Pier.
The supply of coal on hand is exceed
ingly limited. however. and the Eastern
Coal company is not selling any OF the
soft coal on hand. The coal that is re-
ceived will not begin TO accommodate
the customers of the firm. to say moth
ing of meeting the increased demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
SUFFRAGE
Woman Taxpayers Of Maine
viii Ask Right to Vote.

Portland. Me. Sept. 25.-An important
meeting will be that to be held at the
Saco Baptist church Oct. 1. 2 and by
the Maine woman's Suffrage association
as the officers OF this association intend
to ask the next legislature for "Munici-
pal suffrage for the tax-paying wpnen
OF Maine"
A vast amount of preliminary work has
already been done relative to present
ing such a bill. Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait. president of the National Suffrage
association. will be the guest OF the con-
venuon and will deliver an address. other
speakers will be DIR. Abby NJ. Fulton,
Ellsworth Miss Margaret Koch, Water
Vile: Mrs. Eta II. Osgood Portland,
Park
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
GOV, STONE ISSUES
ORDER FOR MORE TROOPS
Latest Phase in the Strike in the
Anthracite Coal Mine Region
in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg. Sept 25,-The formal or
der issued by Gov. stope placing troops
on duty in Lackawanna and Lebanon
counties was made public today and Is
as follows
"The sheriffs OF Iackawanna county
having advised the governor Of their in
ability 10 preserve the peace. maintain
order. secure obedience to law and pro-
tect life and property and secure to the
citizens OF the commonwealth their
rights. privileges and safety under the
constitution and the laws; and the gov
ernor being satisfied upon investigation
that tumult. riot and mob violence does
exist in these counties to an extent that
cannot be controlled by the civil authori
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
AWAITING CONTRACTS

The big steam dredge Capitol of the In.
ternationnl Contracting Co.'s feet OF
three dredgers, which has been engaged
for a year and a half IN improving the
water of Narragansett bay, Is laid I'D
close TO the dry dock at East Providence,
awaiting orders. IL is expected that the
other two dredges, the National and In
ternational. will be laid up at the same
place In day or two. The dredges will
await the contracts to be made for the
improvement OF Providence harbor for
which 100000 was appropriated last win
ter by congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
AN INCREASE
Shown In Number Of Students
Entering Yale University.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 25.-Yale Uni-
versity was today reopened in its various
departments for the beginning of the 2o2d
year since the founding of the college.
The entering class especially in the
Sheffield Scientific school and the divinity
school were said generally to show an In
crease over those of former years but no
exact figures of the number OF new stu
dents were available today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
DEATH SUDDEN
Boston Coal Merchant Expires
at His Summer Home.

Boston, Sept. 81. G. Burnham,
prominent in the coal industry. died sud-
denly at his summer home In Essex to-
day. Apoplexy is assigned as the cause
OF death He retired last night appar-
emily liz perfect health.
Mr. Burnham was president OF the
Metropolitan Coal company, second vice
president of the United Fruit company.
ber Of Commerce He was also a director
of the Mechani National bank, trustee
Of the city hospital and president of the
Roxbury Central Wharf company. He
was IS years Of age and leaves widow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
HIS BODY
TERRIBLY
MANGLED
Sullivan Seemed TO Be Para|yz0d
When Hand Car Was Run
Down by Train.

Easthamptor, Conn. Sept. 25.-A hand
car on which a gang of section men were
riding was struck on Black Ledge bridge
on the Air Line division of the New YORK,
New Haven & Hartford railroad eaiIy
today by the "Rawhide" freight.
All the men except Daniel Sullivan es-
capped by jumping and crawling out on
the stringers of the bridge Sullivan, who
seemed to be powerless from fright, re-
NAMED on the car and was instantly
killed His body was terribly mangled.
He was 81 years of age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
AWNING DESTROYED

This noon a large awning on the build
ing occupied by the Hope club on Benev-
olent street, caught fire. evidently be-
cause OF pipe or cigar ashes dropped on II
from an upper window. The awning
blazed merrily for a few minutes and de-
spite the efforts OF the employees Of the
club. who used fire extinguishers and
pals Of water the awning was destroyed
The incident created quite little excite
ment In the vicinity Of the club for few
minutes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
MARINES WERE PRISONERS

When the steamer fremont of the Joy
line arrived this morning from New York
among her passengers were eight United
States marines. who were prisoners, in
charge of four officers. The prisoners
were handcunfAd together In couples and
were en- route 10 the Charleston navy
yard at Boston, where they will suffer
the penalties for several offenses. The
party took the S:07 train for Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
CAUSED PANIC IN THEATRE

Havana. Sept. 25.-A policeman in the
Alhambra theatre last night became sud
denly wssane and began firing his revolver
at the actors.
A I;anic followed. but with the excep-
,ion of a man falling into the pit from
the gallery, no one was hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
TOWER CHOSEN
will Succeed Ambassador White
at BarIin-.FOrmaI Notice.

Berlin, Sept. Is. - President Roosevelt
has chosen Charlemagne Tower ambas-
sador 10 Russia, Il succeed Mr.. White as
ambassador to Germany.
Notifications of this decision and that
Mr.. Whites letters of recall had been Is
sued by the state department have
reached the foreign office here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
IN SESSION
Pennsylvania Bankers Associa.
ton Meets at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Sept. 25,--The principal
address at the meeting today OF the
State Bankers association OF Pennsyl-
vania was that OF A. B. epburn. former
comptroller of the currency.
His address was devoted to a COM
parison of the currency systems OF Ger
many and the United States.
James III. Eckles also addressed the
convention on the governments relation
to the citizens business affairs.