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The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
ALADAMA coNvIcrs ESCAPE.
white Men Got Away From
Sockadc nt DoIive.

,.',S,e, a-SO',e, Ala. Feb. 25.-Infornna tion
s, el mere to-day OF the escape from
49,. '.o' kAde al Doliye. Ala. OF three
10 ~ gGonylcts. one OF whom IL said
~ frank Edwin. alias Randolph.
cent inef % Frank Duncan. Who ne,
or6s,s oroke jail IN Birmingham. The
snt men missing are J. NJ. johnson
~ Henry Watkins. '''"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
Th. nIinoI. for crowninshieid.

washington. Feb. 25.--The battleshlp
Illinois, which Is 20 be the flagship OF
the European squadron, has been or
dered TO report at New York navy
yard on the 2sth instant, TO make
ready TO convey Rear Admiral Crown
Inshleld TO his new assignment. He
will sail on March 2b.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
REALS FILIPINO GOVERNOR.
"f proposes to Clear His Province
OF LadrOnes and Insurrents.

Manila, Feb. 25.-Gov. Flores of
i'Ial province, has organized an ex-
9Vuition' consisting of native police
anu volunteers to cooperate with the
.O"s'souiary and military and clear
sme province of the ladrones and in
PGi,sghls Pi,s5 who have been pouring into
inces. anu SaNite proV-
,Iov. Flores says that when he has
dronse e'eu ms task there will be no la
Lieut.. Walt c. Johnston of the E,f-
.eenth Infantry, has captured Nal
vars battlenag. Johnston also 90
v voEed Malvars personal ieweiry. val
ued at over 5000 e'S' var
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
cha,,asoogn waits for Henry.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Feb. 25.--Final
arrangements for the reception OF
Prince Henry VIII be made Tomorrow
unon the arrival OF Gen. II. V. Boyn-
ton. ID "A probable the album OF views
y,iii be presented Prince Henry on thu
point Of Lookout Mountain.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26

washington, Feb. 2s.--The sixth ma
tionai congress of mothers met here
to-day Mrs. r. w. Birney. president,
delivered her annual address, Mrs
Robert D. Gotten of North Carolina.
the corresponding secretary, read her
annual report
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
'onlerFsd aa sehI.r cn.e.

isI,s..i.l iston. feb. 2s.-The Maryland
f.,s@'lpn ln Congress were Ia con.
i9-aay 90 the schley case and
yo.s -'hlf riH nneciiug the slate. Hs.
80 general discussion. no action
f.4s,.t tN'9 w ang " the subjects con-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
SPANISH STEAMER TowED IN.
French Bark Alice ct Isabelle
stranded Near Assateaque, Va.

Stranded Near Assatenque, Va.
Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The Spanish
steamer Ereza arrived at the Delaware
Breakwater to-day with the loss of her
propeller. She was bound from Fiume,
Austria, for Philadelphia, with a car
go of sugar. The Ereza was towed in
by the steamer Yeosnan from Calves
ton for Liverpool. She, had been in
tow of the Yeoman for four days.
The latter steamer is short OF coal.
and will go to Newport News for coal.
The French bark Alice ct Isabelle,
from Sables d'Olonne for Marcus
Hook. Is stranded three and a half
miles below Assateague, Va. Tugs
have left the Delaware Breakwater to
go to her assistance.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26

Orange. Tex. Feb. 25.--Flre which
started tonight al il:f5 o'cock has de-
stroyed the sawmili Of the ID. n. Win
gate Lumber Company, beonglng to
the NJ. y. Jones estate. The firo IN uu-
der control, apparently. Loss $4,000,
partiy Insured
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26

Richmond. Vs. FsD Sat = meet
inR N prominent business men from
VnfiDuf foHrH gnd riilfs in fhe state
held here fo-aay a Nas resolved - pss
fiftln ihf afnrrHi assembly ~ apprps
rFiafs fioQ0a0 fof 4 Vifsiula eRhlblt "a
ihs 81 Louie kRgyrlgeA
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
NEGRO WOMAN TO HANG.
Poisoned Husband by Putting Ar
senic in His COrnbread.

Baltimore. Feb. 25.-Gov Smith has
signed the death warrant and fixed
Friday, April 25. for the execution OF
Mary T.. Jackson. colored convicted
OF poisoning her husband by putting
arsenic In his cornbread. Efforts had
been made by colored men to have the
Governor commute the sentence to i'm
attainment
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26

voted to send a petition to King Ed-
ward to grant Mrs. Maybrick a par
don at the time of his coronation.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
A MILITARY REDUCTION.
TO Reduce Compulsory Ser
Vice 10 Two Years.

vice TO Two Yenrs.
na.'' Feo. 25.-The Chamber of
,.a.,s pu''es' after debate lasting several
SESSIONS adopted by vote of 55s to 2,
"ouon approved by the government
aor oav9r OF the principle OF the reduc-
year. VI the military service TO two
snn,.' sns' which viii be neutraIlzed by the
tbe tbpP'ession OF all exemptions, and by
sto,. enlargement of non-commls-
oHeers for short terms.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-26
DoER DELEGATEs ARRIVE.
vessels and woImnrnns and secre-
tnt.s DeBruyn Reach New York.

New York. Feb 25.--Among the pas
sengers who arrived to-day on board
the steamer Rotterdam from Rotter-
dam and Boulogne, were Messrs. VOL
marans and Vessels. Boer delegates,
and Or. DeBruyn, secretary OF the
Boer embassy. The party VIII remain
in this city for a few days. and then
proceed 10 Baltimore and Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
ST. BRlDGET's SMOKER
Entertainment Committee Prepares
An Excellent Programme.

The recently appointed Entertainment
Committee of st. Bridget's Lyceum, Of
which T. J. Connolly is chairman, with
his assistants. P. J. Smith, James r.
Mccormack, John A. Norton and Henry
A. sanderson. has lost no time in getting
TO work. 1t is the intention to make the
present year more successful from So
cial standpoint than the past year, which
was one of the most successful in the
history of the Lyceum.
The committee is now arranging for g
smoker to be held in the school hall.
Thursday evening. January g. and the
talent which will be secured will compare
favorably with any that has appeared az
any similar event this season Among the
numbers which have been engaged are:-
Thomas Banantyne. the well known
humorist; Percy Gilbert, in Illustrated
SONGS: Marion Musical cihu, Charles
Romar aud NJ j. Nolan, tenors and j.
Gepp. whistling soloist. The COMMITTEES
Is now arranging for number Of other
firat class numbers which viii be an
nouaced later.
The smokers given by this Lyceum n
the past have always been wei patroE-
lied az the talent has always been OF
the best. The present committee aims p
sustain the reputation gained by this pop
ular club.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
BAIRD S QUE I Us.

Especial to iThe Jersey City News.
TRENTON, Jan. III l9o2A sensation
in the Senatorial contest was sprung this
morning. Each Republican member Of
the Legislature received IN his mail a cir
cuiar which began by reminding the re-
cipient Of the hard fight the Republicans
had to redeem the State from the clutches
of the "old race track gang, and then
goes Some of that same old gang is
still at work. You viii conserve OF the
Republican party If you steer clear of the
old race track gang. The defeat OF the
Republican candidate for Mayor of Cam
den is fair warning Then follows q
fac-simile of letter dated Camden, 2-25,
90, and addressed to Edgar Cole, who
at that time was a member from Cape
May. The letter reads:
Please report bill for Thompson when
he IS ready. DAVID BAIRD"
The bill referred to was known as the
Two Bar Bill The Judge Of The Cam
den Court held thai Billy Thompson. who
was running a pleasure resort known as
Washington Park on the Delaware, OPP
posite Philadelphia. could maintain only
one bar under the license granted him by
the Court and the bill was to enable him
to sell beer and liquor at more than one
place in the park.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
WILL HOUGH YIELD q

city Comptroller Hough has not yet de-
termined to whom he will give the three
clerks hips in his office. The places are
now filled by efTicient Democrats who
have been there for years. IT has been
about settled that Mr. Hough will accept
the candidates chosen by the Board of
Managers
Sam Dickinson was in the City Hall
yesterday and 1t is said that ne showed
Mr. IToueh how to distribute the patron-
age at his disposal Sam saw Mr..
Hough just before he went into Mayor
Fagans office
Edward White. who has been for some
time running an elevator in the City
Hiall preparatory to taking a clerkship in
Mr.. Ii6ugh's office. today put in his time
Teaching his successor. Frederick Lufz,
how to run the elevator. White SAYS he
IS TO so into M Houghs Office either
Thursday or on February i Mr.. Hough
would say nothing about il this morn
ing White is from the First ward. He
has been actively engaged IN politics for
some years. His appointment was mate
by the machine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
"Mrs. DingeIstedt" and Her
business Name" Aired
in Court.

Mrs. Frederick Dingelstedt;, alias
West, alias Warren, was arraienea
IN the First Criminal Court this morn
ing. She was arrested last "Wednesday
with Ralph Cohen. an alleged New York
broker, both charged with conspiring 10
defraud the New Jersey Title Guarantee
and Trust Company Of 5000. Both we're
held az that time in $500 bail pendins ex-
animation OF their regulations
Cohen secured bail through wealthy
Hebrews of New York. On Friday, Mr.,
Henry Nathan. who owns $1,000 worth of
property in Paterson. became Cohen
bondsman, after Judge Blair received a
personal letter from the Prosecutor OF
Passaie County TO the effect that Nathan
was known to possess the property in
question.
Meanwhile "Mrs. Dingelstedl has
been in the women's prison in the 0rk-
land avenue station house Cohen waived
examination for the Grand Jury in tho
First Criminal Court. and thus his APP
plication for bail came before Judge
Blair.
Mrs 1Dingelstedt.n alias West. alias
Warren, was unable to secure bali il
tne First Criminal Court this morning !,
She was held for the Grand fury upon
the original charge. and she is doubtless
by TINS time enconsced in a cell IN Il
hudson County Jail She Is q woman be
yond fifty years of age. Of slight buIid.
modestiy but well dressed. The poiics
have the idea thar she is an old offendsr
"a well known imposter Chief haurpAy,
who has been pushing the investigation,
IS sure of this from reports brought In
by his detectives.
President James Hulshizer OF the Tifls
GUARANTEES and Trust Company presented
the facts in connection with The case as
the hearing. as had already been told ia
the columns of .'The News.
When Chief Murphy produced a letter
and asked Mrs. '.Dingelstedt alias
West. why It was addressed 70 Mrs.
Warren she replied. Yankee fashion:-
Wei, can't woman have a business
name as wen as a private one2
She was committed to await the action
of the Grand Jury in 1880 ball
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

have reposed in me by selecting me te
preside over this honorable body. Mr
Francis said in closing. 7 realize my
weakness and that may make mistakes
But relying upon your assistance ana the
guidance Of the al wise Providence,
shall do my utmost TO discharge the
duties. Of the Office ereditably to ourselves
and 10 cur State.
Walter Edge was reelected secretary
ana last year IS officers were chosen again
with the exception of Assistant Secretary
Frank Lindsey Of Norris, protege o.
Mahlon Pitney. who gives place to How
ard c, Tyler of Cumberland.
A concurrent resolution calling for the
appointment OF a committee consisting Of
the President of the Senate, the Speaker
Of the House. three Senators and two
Assemblynlen to arrange for memorial
service for General Sewell. was illtroduc-
ed in the House by Leader Horner. In
the Senate resolution was introduced
providing for a committee to arrange for
the Inauguration of Governor Murphy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

young man? want You to explain that
letter in fuil.'
link tried to reply looked as comforta-
Bile as if he was sitting on a red hot
stove, flushed and at last faltered:-
Il cannot"
s.I5unph returned the Vice chancel-
lor. with a I-believe-y you-are-lying look on
his face. '.the words here don't look like
those Of an innocent letter. It certainly
was intended for Mrs. White =
link and Mrs. White. who sat facing
him, lowered their heads and turned red
at the wincing remarks Of the Court.
ssYou sent that letter in an envelope
directed by Mrs. White herself2" asked
Judge Hudspeth-
II don't know. Yes; 1 suppose So. said
the unhappy link
And she gave you the envelope to help
youg''
4 don't know,
'It was addressed to her private letter
box?''
.Y-e-e-sp
~she gave you costly umbrella for
Christmas pursued links tormentor.
..y-e-e-s.''
.'Too expensive for boy in breeches e
~ don't know
.sshe chided you for talking to Roberta
McGrath?"
Eyes"
"But you never gave her cause for jeal-
ousy by your loving anybody else?''
link fell into the trap and stammered
out mo- Vice Chancellor Pitney laugh
ed at the admission.
$50, you mean to tell US that you wrote
this five double-paged letter of nonsense
to Mrs, White to anger the doctorG
-sY-e-e-sH
"That's all, young man. said Judge
f4udspeth, and link left the witness chair
considerably wilted by the ordeal
The trial will be resumed on Monday
for the bribery charge investigation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

C0LIsE RIA N.-At Jersey city. on jan r.
lsez. Mary Colleran, widow Of the iate
Vim. Colleran
Relatives and friends are requested ia
attend the funeral from her late reSN*
denee. No. 4s Walnut street. On Wedaf
day January =, at A. NJ; thence TO -
Johns r. G. Church, where a sultif11
requiem high mass will be offered fer sh%
happy repose Of her eonl.
lnterment in st. Peters Cemetery.
McNAMARA.-At Jersey CfSv, Jan 12
1892. Eridget the beloved vile. 81
Thomas AcNamara fnee Berry. ase4
33 years
Relatives and friends are invites % ot4
tend the funeral from her iats fesiaeA' E.,
sNo. Isl Randolph avenue on January 5.
at 3 A. NJ: thence 70 st. Patrick . ffhtf1t
where q solemn mass Of requiem wiz -
celebrated.
LEES 4on Sunday. IAN. Z, 1902 El!zabesh
E.ees.z aged 6S Fsase.
Relatives a10 friends are 7RepNc< -. 3z+
Invited ie attend the funeral services ~
t1e residence q her Sol1-ir-laW &eYfke
II sEctis No $50 jackson axcHte. IN
TUESDAY. January II. al r. 81.
lnterment At ees1ysni&z'Qe Of stmilt-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
STREET AND WATER BOARD

The Board of Street and Water Com
1nissioners are in session this afternoon
at the City Hall. There Is but little busi-
important being the receiving Mayor
Fagan's Little Italy park veto
Ii was said this morning that the elee-
frIc lighting matter would not be taken
up this afternoon.
The Board Of Assessment Commission
ers met this morning in the City Hall and
transacted routine business. The result
of their meeting will not be made pubic
until after this afternoons meeting Of the
street ana Water Commissioners
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
MARRIAGE NO z

Mayor Pagan yesterday performed his
second marriage cermony at his office in
the city Hail. Like the first couple thai
he united the bridal couple yesterday
were Italians. and they expressed them
selves as particularly delighted with the
honor conferred by the Chief Magistrate
in unitirg them in the bonds Of matri-
mony.
The Mayor had just taken his position
at his desk after lunch when he was
called upon. The contracting parfie
wart Rocco Lopeting twentyfour years
old Of No. $40 Henderson street, a law
student. and Cornelia Ordine, nineteen
wars old. Of the same address
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
BOARD OF FINANCE.

The Board of Finance meets tomorrow
afternoon. The most important business
- come before it is the passing Of pay
reils, There are many first timers on
them. T'ile Board Of Excise viii also
pass on the bonds Of Excise Commits
aioner Edward Fry His bondsmen are
Harry FL Holmes and former Finance
Commissioner Reuben Simpson. They
have gone his surety in the sum Of 5000
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
SECURITY COUNCIL OFFICERS

TIE recently elected officers Of Security
Council. No. sis. G. g. T.. were installed
last evening with appropriate ceremonies
in the lodge rooms. Jackson ard Clinton
avenues. Several State officers performs
cd the Installing work Tho officers in
efa1led were:--P T. Goodwin. president.
p. Enis. vice president; w r. Sanborn
secretary F. H. KilrDxs treasurer John
Gleason orator. R. ). Yrelai1d. collector;
Rev Father MonahaE. chaplain; p. r.
Byrnes, chancellor.
Al the conclusion Of the ceremonies an
informal entertainment took place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
HEIR TO $4,000

Roundsman Frank NcMahon Of the
Montgomery street police station, was in
formed this morning that hls only uncle
mad died in County Glare, Ireland, leav-
ing him a legacy of $4,000 The rounds
man will probably go TO Ireland this sum-
rner to see his relatives. He said that
he would not leave the force because Of
his nnexnected riches.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee Of the Hud-
son County Democratic Committee me-
and organized last night at the Roberi
Davis Association club rooms Unitet
States Commissioner Michael I. Fages
was elected President and John G. Len.
non was elected secretary Friday nigh
was set apart as the date to hear pro
tests against the committeeman of tht
Sixth ana Ninth precincts Of the NinJf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
COURT CALENDAR.

Supreme oprt:--January Is. la12. Noa.
A, ss. A. 4s, a and q
Circuit court:-Nos. 2S2 sz9. ~
General Sessions Court Robert Becker.
manslaughter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
NOT YET.

The Excise Commissioners did not or
ganize today as anticipated. Assistant
Corporation Attorney Carey said the rea-
son was that the members did not see
tit to do so at present; but he said that
he could not account for this. Mr.. Carey
said, however, that the organization will
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
BRIBERY CHARGED
Testimony Of Witness IN
White Divorce Suit
May Land Plain
Tiff in Jail.
EFFORT TO GAG WITNESSES
David Ross Says He Was Paid
to Induce Gilkinson to-
Disappear.


Anna May White, Lawyer Wood. for the
wife, started The Court by putting 81.
the stand i. Young man who swore that
i Dr. apbite =. ~ him IN sthe corridor sf the
ssornu.erc Trust CO. $ building. ii which
the cfancerv Chambers are situated dur
ing recess YESTERDAY. and gave him SIS
nor 70 tell anything which might hurt
the doctors side OF the case.
The witness was David Ress, who said
that the doctor told him to divide the
money with another man named George
Gilkinson.
ssEh, what's that?' asked Vice Chan
cellor Pitney. ard the witness examined
BY Judge n Ward repeated his story
s.Did DR.. 81 hite give YOU money n the
hallway when you came here today2
He gave rue SIS
What for,
man ramed Gilkinson's
Did your
gave IS 70 Gilkinson and he has gone
i away.
Where did this happen2'
i In saloon next door. II " ni's
'trcated me and | treated several times
Gj1kinson got drunk don know
i where he is
Were you subpoenaed by -drs.
Wh5se2
= don't know
Give me the subnoefla colnn'aiiu =
the Court. After examining II wee Cnah-
cellor Pitney said the defenaant hau psy-
sumabIy called Ross as a witness. linen
the Court took a hano ih 'nes
did Dr. White, inquired ths Soas,. 81.
ssrA- IL -lx.r.rt 70 oil
THE understanding was tnae ss'1A''',oi, !,
was to say he knew notnlns "nei esI'su
i to the stand. / sot slo IN me ns''s''s
ana Y n ais ss sbs sooo Doctor happen to
your
He met me coming n any sstia' 80 +, |.
are you here Tor I salu, oVil A'lo !"
White said, Well get eiAklnsoh oue =
here, and he gave $40
What did you doF
= invited Gillxinson out @ nave
drink. The Doctor followed. we nag
4 several drinks.
You gave him only S2g
~The understanding was ne was to nave
S more after being on the stand. ! was
to get the third fve Ior my uouols
what did you say to Gilkinson2H
4 said wnen l gave nun tAs i'os,Ss =
This is from Or. White It's as good 70
yon as anybody else.
). Where are the other o'iiss
IN my pocAee
Bring them out z?
Ross reluctantly produced two nve-dol-
lar bills. At once Chancellor Flnney
handed them 10 sergean' ms Ai'os.
Haggerty' and told him to pin piece o.
paper to them ana marx tns pap. ),
How about lmpouhalns 'hs ,nonvy s
custody Of counseis askeo Suuss va =,
II supposed you meant business saiu
the Court
= DO u-,,,.a !
1Well, shall caii upon Df' w. =
show cause why ne snousun oe psi''s''-
ed Tor contempt ol coua ...s.a. !.
& We court tne lul,est nis issss.saslon, s.ss.=
declared Seilaso' ,a.
tnis tnihg ssliseu - s,'s osss'' ,tt-
Was eiiKihson supposnsen - VIZ
ness ihQuiieu - y s.s'se .,s.,, s,,.,,
thllih. ile IA
N lne han"ay - -, ~ s.,,,,a,,
was % siSs, ~. J, ssertsS mr.,
pala ~ ens 49, -
Ward, ,.
senator hupst'e'A
Ross.
were soe iAoe eos.s =, -
70 Vloiaee 'le elsesse.' :. ~. ~
was not larry SMUT" '''e
ness. ,.,-.o.,
! ou asvs 0sta a,enaa s,ases' srvtb,pg sincs
~ u III inf, + zver,4
ihori'lns pus : ~ 8 y
next uoof. 49,
WHAT Were W. " 81 V~ - - x
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK. Jan. "A. 1se7-Forecast fcf
IS hours ending at p NJ. Wednesday -
Cloudy and warmer; cold tonight; snow
tomorrow; variable winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

Pagonia Brand of Fine Early Juas Canned
Peas Tor sale At nearly All x9od grocery
stores, and wholesale Al TN ri =. GlearS a. !
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

Happiness is the proper goal Of human EFFORT
and health is Indispensable to it-taks Heed
Sarsapariiia
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Mr.. Francis and Mr.. Brad
lev Have Their Lists Cut
and Dried for the
Opening.

Especial to s.The Jersey City News.')
TRENTON. Jan. IL, lsO2.-At the organ
ization of the Senate today, President
Francis announced his committees as fol-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14

Banks and corporations throughout
Hudson County held elections today
Their results follow:
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-14
FIRST N t;onal Bank

The annual. election of directors of the
Second National Bank took place today
and these were elected for 1s02:-William
Hogencamp, Charles W. ALLEN, Melvin
stephens. james G. Hasking and George
r. Hitler