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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-17
Have You a
Cold Room?

A GAS RADIATOR will make it CHEEKY and
comfortable.
In the dining room m,reception room, bathroom
or bedroom the gas heating stove is invaluable e
Rooms can be heated in five minutes by turn
of the valve.
RADIAT0RS:. S2.t5. up
GAS HEATING STOVES: $l.25 up.
Crates, Fires and Logs of all descriptions sold
at cost.
Attractive reading lamps, Welsbach supplies
and lighting appliances of latest description on
exhibit at showrooms.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01
MoFFAT Is SURE TO BUILD.
So Says Mr.. Cable Of the Rock island
Company.

Chicago. April 27.-"Ihe Denver &
Northwestern railroad will certainly be
built" This Is what X. Il. Cable.
chairman Of the Rock Island, said yes
terday on his return from an extended
visit 20 the West.
II did not say, as quoted In Los An
geles papers," continued Mr.. Cable.
that the Rock Island was going to
extend west from Denver. for such IL
not the fact. became familiar with
the facts regarding the Denver Il
Northwestern, however, and you can
state that 1t Is n fact that -. II. Mof-
fat has got the money to build the
road, and that he Is going to build 1t as
fast as he can. When completed 1t
will connect with Senator Clark's new
Los Angeles-Salt Lake City line, thereby
making splendid new coast connec-
tion for the Rock Island and the Bur
llngton."
Mr.. Gable stated that II the road was
being built forthe Rock Island. or would
be later taken over by the Moorcs, he
was unaware of the fact Railroad
men in the West, however. would not
be surprised II the Deliver Il North
western were n Rock Island project,
with view of giving that road sum.
mer rs well as n winter route to the
Pacific coast. II Is said that the El
'Paso line would not be exceedingly
popular during tEs summer time, when
passengers will seek the northern
routes to the coast. With n northern
route, however, the Rock Island would
be as strong factor as tho Southern
Pacific. II not stronger.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01
sUAeR TRUST INVESTIGATION.
Committee Will Act on the Line Of
TelIer's Resolution.

Washington, April 26.-The Senate
committee on Cuba yesterday decided
to institute an Investigation into the
charge that the greater part of the
present crop of Cuban sugar is held by
the sugar trust of this country, as di-
rected by the resolution introduced in
the Senate by Mr.. Teller April 10th.
The action of the committee was IA
vorable only to the first half of the res
olution. which provides for an inquiry
affecting the present holdings of Cuban
sugar.
1t was decided to strike out that por-
tion of the resolution requiring an in
vestigation of the normal cost of max
ing sugar in Cuba. and also into the
general question of reciprocity with
Cuba. The committee held that those
questions were always before the COM
mittee and that to adopt that portion
of the resolution would be equivalent
to instructing the committee to per-
form its ordinary duties
A provision was added empowering
the committee to send for persons and
papers and subcommittee consisting
of Senators Platt (ConnecticuD, Burn
ham and Teller was appointed to hear
| the testimony. Senator Platt announced
| that it was his purpose to extend all
| facilities to those making the charge
| that the Cuban planters would not get
| the benefit of the proposed reduction
| in duties to prove those charges, add
| ing that he would do all in his power
| TO render the inquiry exhaustive.
The resolution was adopted and the
preamble upon which 1t Is based fol-
| lows:
| Whereas, it has been currently re-
ported that nearly the entire crop of
| Cuban sugar has been purchased and
Is now held by what Is generally
| known as the sugar trust which Is
the principal consumer of sugar in the
| United States, and that any conces-
| sions given to the raisers of cane sugar
in the island of Cuba. or any measure
| intended for their relief by admitting
! their sugar Mt reduced rates of duty in
to the United States, will only benefit
the said sugar trust, and that the Gu
| bans will receive no real benefit from
such concessions: and,
| whereas, it is alleged that large
number of citizens of the United
States have acquired large holdings of
cane-producing lands In Cuba and are
now especially urging the reduction of
duty ON sugar, under the claim that
such reduction will benefit the people
| OF Cuba. therefore. be 1t
"Resolved, that the committee on re-
| lations with Cuba be and hereby Is
directed to make an investigation as
to the truth of such charge and to re-
| port to the Senate
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01
convicts Plead for Pardon.

Following is a list of the fifteen ap-
plications for pardon flied to come be-
fore the state board May I'd:
Postponed cases:
Alex. Moore, sentenced from Lake
county, October 10, 1901. to serve from
ten to twelve years for attempt to mur.
der.
Charles Cornish, Pueblo county,
Sept. 2S, 1900, for from three TO five
years for grand larceny.
Jose Lab6te. Rio Grande county,
April Goth, from three to three and
one-half years for grand larceny.
David T.. Mackley and John Mack
ley, Weld county, Nov. %, 1900, for
from eight to ten years for larceny Of
live stock.
]. Il. DeMoss, Peublo county. June
3, 1901 for from three to five years
for embezzlement.
Martin Bacon, Bent county, April II,
1900, for from four to eight years for
voluntary manslaughter.
Charles +. Colcord. Arapahoe county,
April @, 1901, for from one and one
half to two years for larceny of stock.
james Brennan, Chaifee county, Sept.
90. 1886, for life for murder.
New cases:
James Melvin, Weld county, Nov. 1s,
1890, for from five to ten years for lnr
ceny OF stock.
Harry Smith, Mesa county, Oct. II.
1900, for from two to five years for
burglary.
Angelo Silver, San Miguel county
Dec. 8. 1900, for from three to five
years for assault to murder.
William A. Dyer, sentenced from El
Paso county, May IL. 1900, for from
three to six years for burglary.
Il. NJ. Deputy, Pueblo county, March
Z. 1900. for from seven to nine yenrs
for assault.
Joseph Parry, El Pnso county, March
Z, 1890, for life for murder.
Jncog Zweifel. Arnpahoe county,
Sept. 8. 1901. for from twelve to thir-
teen months for burglary and larceny.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01
Presbyterians Fear Mormonism.

Omaha, April 2G.-At Thursdays ses-
sion Of the woman's Presbyterian
board of missions of the Northwest.
synodcal reports were the order and
were heard from Montana, Nebraska.
North and South Dakota, Utah and
Wisconsin. The report from Utah, pre-
pared by Mrs. NJ. NJ. 4. Allen of Salt
Lake. created considerable discussion.
Mrs. Aliens report said:
'The conditions in Utah have come
to crisis. Polygamy is being taught
with renewed vigor. Mormon children
nre being prohibited from going to gen.
tile schools. and religion and state are
being too closely Identified
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01
TO KILL AND BURN
SUCH WAS GEN. SMITHS ORDER
General Smith Admits That He In
structed Major Waller to Make
Samar a Howline Wilderness.

Manila, April 26.-The trial by court
martial of Gen. Jacob III. Smith, on
the charge of conduct prejudicial to
good order and discipline, began yes
terday. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton presided.
Col. Charles A. Woodruff, counsel for
the defense, said he desired to simplify
the proceedings. He was willing to
admit that General Smith gave in
structions to Major Waller to kill and
burn and make Samar bowling will
derness; that he wanted everybody
killed capable of bearing arms, and
that he did specify all over ten years
of age, as the Samar boys of that age
were equally as dangerous as their
elders
Capt. David Porter, marine corps,
and Lieut.. John III. A. Day, marine
corps, We're the only witnesses exam
ined. Their testimony developed moth
ing new.
Maj. Littleton W. T. Waller, marine
corps, will be the only other witness
for the prosecution. He was unable
to be present to-day ON account of
sickness, but it is expected he will be
in attendance tomorrow.
The defense will call several officers
VI tle ANlHtu lllltutfy.
Major Waller and Lieutenant Day of
the marine corps, who We're tried by
court-martial there on the charge OF
executing natives of the island of Sa-
mar without trial. have been acquitted.
AT the trial to-day of the editor of
Freedom, who is charged with sedi.
ton in publishing an article from an
American periodical, to which the ed
itor of Freedom agreed, adding re-
marks of his own censuring the United
States commissioners, the attorney
general, l.. II. Whitley, created sensa
ton and astounded the judge, lawyers
and spectators. He lost his temper
with Judge Odlin and said:
'The civil government wants to
know where it stands under the law
passed. 1t wants to know whether it
Will be enforced, or whether such un-
warranted statements will be allowed.
The court knows the wishes of the
government, and it Is to be presumed
that it knows its own rules"
Judge Odlin replied:
THE court will determine the case
according TO law. The court wants
you to understand that it believes in
dividuals have rights as well as gov
ernments."
The defense has asked for a delay
of week owing to counsel having
been disqualified on account of not
passing the Filipino standard of law.
The hearing of the demurrers in the
case was postponed until May 3rd.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

King Edward. 1t is announced. will
give a dinner to half million poor
persons in London as a feature of the
celebration following his coronation.
After the pageant and the rejoicings
are over 1t might be well for the king
to give serious consideration. IL he
is capable OF It, to the question why
.here are 100000 persons in London
SO poor as to be glad of dinner from
the royal bounty.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

While there is room for improve
ment in modern burial customs. the
evening funeral is not likely to become
what the society reporters would call
"deservedly popular"
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Future reception committees for
royal visitors will do well to remem-
ber that after Prince Henry boarded
the Deutschland. he slept almost con-
tinuously for forty-eight hours.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

To the Berlin charge about the paste
diamonds worn at Prince Henry's ball
at Chicago the Windy City retorts
that, anyway, they wers not Rhine
stones.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

The press is an educator whose
claims are beginning to be recognized.
The superintendent of the public
schools of Evanston, ILL.,. has advised
children to read the newspapers.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

The czar has massed 10000 fresh
troops in China. The force will be
inadequate, however, unless one Rus
sian is equal to full regiment of
Cinnamon.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

After all, there may have been n
little affectation in DR.. English 3
@strenuous objection to being called
the author of Ben Bolt" The poet
Gray professed to think lightly of his
immortal "Elegy;" but Gen. Wolfe
said, Just before he fell on the Plains
sf Abraham. 81 would rather have
written that poem than taken Quebec" :"
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

The New York World agrees that 1t
Is not a bad precedent that Boston
sets for letting good man know how
warmly his work has been appreciat-
ed while he is still living to enjoy the
compliment.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

1t is doubtful, if under the law, ade-
Quate punishment can be given the
man who spends his Sunday shooting
song birds.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Emperor William has written a play.
Not only this, but he has compelled
the public to applaud and. the critics to
praise it.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney says she
nnds that New York high society Is
silly. Mrs. Whitney is young woman
who doesn't regard the biggest string
of pearls as the greatest thing on
earth.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

!, 1t was the same old Fort Sumter
that frowned down upon President
Roosevelt at Charleston, but the
times have changed since the days OF
the siege.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Susan B. Anthony is doubtless OF
opinion that the tour of Kubelik il
this country has done the cause of fe.
male suffrage no good.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

If the meat trust shall succeed in
getting control of the henneries and
truck patches, the country will be done
for.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

The great powers of the world are
not so much concerned for the terri
torial integrity of China as they are
about the prompt payment of indem-
nifty claims.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

A San Francisco man named Dennis
swallowed carbolic acid. There wer
no doubts as to the mans name b,
the time a doctor arrived.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

II the charmed shirts that the Fill
pinos are wearing can go through an
American steam laundry without fad
ing or ripping it is high time Uncle
Sam imported lot for home use.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Santos-Dumont enthusiastically says
America is the greatest country On
earth. Can he be foolish enough to
believe that this is news to us?
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

try continue to advance prices, the
genius of man will have to be called
upon to invent substitute for sirloin
and porterhouse.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

The czar will probably be obliged
to recall some of mis- troops from
China to assist in subjugating the OBJ
streperous Russian students.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

To win a bet Kansas man ate 8
box Of axle grease. Now his wheels
are creased.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

King Alfonso is reported to be
Jealous OF King Edward. Yet the lat
ter would doubtless be glad to give
half OF his years and half Of his
weight to All II 1t were possible.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

King Edward is going to work the
press by knighting lot of newspaper
men at the coronation.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Boston papers, forgetful Of John L.
Sullivan, are now alluding to DR.. Hale
as "Bostons Grand Old MAN.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

Cecil Rhodes did pretty well with
his s3O,0000O0, but wait till Russell
Sages will is read.
Gilpin observer., 1902-05-01

strength to beat his wife evidently
did not believe in faith without works
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
SERIOUS BLAZE IN
S7AljuT0N'S JAIL!
The Prisoners Are Almost Sufo.
Gated Before the Jaiier
Can Be Found.
Especial Dispatch to The T!mes.1

STANTON, VA, December 90
Fire that broke OUT in the county jail
between 9 and 10 O'Clock Saturday night,
came near resulting very seriously
The fire originated in vacant room
in the cellar of the Jail and had made
such Roadway before the alarm was turn
ed in that the prisoners on the seco.
and third floors Were nearly suffocatsd
before the fire department reached the
scene.
The jailor could not be found for some
minutes, and it seemed that nothing
could be done to save the prisoners
from suffocation.
Policeman Newman succeeded in open
ing the front door. The prisoners We
in an awful state OF excitement, scream
ng and crying. and at the same time
the friends and relations of the phi
soners We're running to the only open
door, with wet handkerchiefs which they
passed to the prisoners to put over their
eyes and mouths.
Things would have resulted very serious
but for Mr.. Newman finally succeeding
n breaking the other large outside door
on the east OF the Jail. and also the large
grated door and finally let the prisoners
out. some badly suffocated and half
scared TO death
Most OF the prisoners were removed
TO the county courthouse, and the jail
physician was summoned. The physician
stated that he thought no serious harm
would result to any Of them from the
effects OF being overcome by smoke
The fire was soon gotten under control
after the doors We're opened and the
fire department could gain entrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
OWENS PAYNE
Beautiful Marriage Ceremony in War
rerton Church.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WARRENTON. VA. December So
Mr. Charles Allen Owens and Miss Mat
tie Ryrne Payne were married In tho
Presbyterian Church here at O'Clock
Saturday evening" It was wedding of
much interest and one that has been
talked of for some time past.
In honor OF the event large and fash
ioable embIaSe was present. The
bride, who was given away by her I'M
Gle, Mr. w T. Brooke, of Norfolk. was
gowned In white mousseline de sole over
white silk and carried bouquet of
brides roses and lilies of the valley
Brooke Payne, a sister of the bride.
She.wore a white lace robe and car
ried e large bouquet of American beau
ty roses. The groom was attended by
his brother, Mr.. Harry Owens. as best
man. The ushers were Mr.. Alfred Tyler.
of Washington; Mr.. Fritz Payne, Mr..
Keith Payne, MI. Edward Henry of
Norfolk; Mr. A II. F'ouschee. Of Dur
ham n. c.. and Mr.. w L. Lockwood
of New York. The ceremony was per-
formed by the pastor of the church, the
Rev Walter H. Robertson.
After the wedding the young couple re-
ceved their host OF friends a the resi-
dence OF the brides mother On Waterloo
Street.
Miss Matte Burne Payne is daughter
of Mrs Jennie Brooke Payne. and is one
of Warrenton's most charming young
women. She has wide circle of friends
in Norfolk, where she has spent much of
her time,
Mr.. Charles Allen Owens IS a native Of
Norfolk, but now resides in Savannah.
Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
MANY PARENTS
NOW |N7ERCE[)|N(
Effort to Induce the Institute
Board Of Visitors to Reinstate
Thirteen Cadets Dismissed.
{Special DISPATCH to The Times

LEXINGTON. VA. Dec 29-During the
past past few days many of the parents Of
the cadets recently dismissed from he vir-
ginia Military Institute for their fire.
worl1Sh escapade on December 9th have
been in Lexington for the purpose of in
terce1ing with the superintandent Of the
Virginia Military Institute, relative to
the reinstatement of their sons but the
matter has passed from his hands into
that of the Board OF Visitors the next
meeting of which will be held after the
middle Of January.
The Christmas holiday for the cadets OF
The Virginia Military institute passed off
very quietly Contrary to expectations
The cadets have remained in the var
"a ks. Lexington was not visited BY
them, and no fireworks were purchased
that day by the cadets, much to the dis
appointment OF some Of the merchants.
who reap a harvest from the sales to
them.
The chain gang of Lexington. recently
reinst'tuted by Mayor Pierson. has not
proved a success. Two out OF the three
prisoners have taken French leave. and
are snendinG their Christmas holidays
elsewhere, Joe Franklin. who shot a COM
nanion on the main street left the Sc
cond time he was taken out to the stone
quarry to work. and Henry Ross refused
to work. and was denied his dinner. SIM
ner and breakfast in consequence While
IN the cart going to work with the e-,ard
The next morning. he ilIrnned and left for
a more conganial climate. and is now
eniovinC his hoIiaavs "SoCkev" Pou,les
is now the sole representative Of the dis
oroan;zed chain gong and Is now taking
his regular meals with Tailor Jackson
The force of hands enga gel to work
NJ tho large iron furnace near Goshen
Va. owing TO the Chrisnn1s season Is rn-
po~+ea 10 be much iisn~ganized. and prant
7iHio'tlv Is e~ne-ienced in securing enorgh
work'0en N order to run the furnace The
reason asst ene1 is that the negro work
men laid IN p sunn'v OF whislsev. and are
on a p,>>'onred snree. When purchased in
quantity there Is no intnr-1iSSion until
.he gallon or ea1lnrs are drunk ND
In anrreciat'nn of the services Of the
Rav J. r. Boo1ee". of lexington. IN sup
wing their pulrit. tha CONGRESS- ton OF
the Old Stone Presbyterian Church. AT
Tin''er RIDGE. have presented him with
a handsome buggy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30

Five or Six Succeed in Breaking
Out at Clifton Forge and Have
Not Been Captured,
Especial Dispatch to The Times

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Dec. %
Several prisoners in the Clifton Forge
jail made their escape Saturday night
and have not been captured. Among
them were the negroes George Johnson
and Robert Hansberry, who were sent
on to await the action OF the grand jury
for highway robbery Christmas Day.
The door was broken open and outside
help is supposed to have been contributed
by some of the gang who have been
holding UP people in this locality during
the past two months.
Red Bill a notorious character, and
John Smithers, also colored. who stole
gold watch and other valuabIes from,
the office of Gladys Inn, and who was
sentenced yesterday 10 six years in the
reformatory, also escaped
George johnson and Robert Hansberry
had been sent 10 the grand jury for hold
ing UP Jim King, colored
King. who is resident of the Valley.
came to town to take the train for his
home, in Stanton, and the two negroes
followed him to a dark spot on the out
skirts Of the town and held him I'D.
taxing SET and an overcoat from him.
The desperadoes SHOT him In the left
hand making a painful flesh wound.
John Smothers, a coored bell boy at
the Gladys Inn. had been sent to the
coiored reformatory, in Hanover county,
for six years Saturday by Mayor ". E.
Tinsle. for stealing satcheE from Miss
Florence Lochhart. OF Paris, Ky,
guest of the hotel. The satchel, which,
contained a fine gold watch and other
valuables. was found in his possession
atnd he confessed tue theft.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
CHASED AIEN NESoEE GREY
Splendid Hunt Gv-n by keswick Club
Christmas Day.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times

kESWICK, VA, Dec. 29.-The Christ
mas fox hunts, given by the keswick
Club to the whole country side. are unique
and quantity picturesque, in that they
bring together large and varied assem-
b!aSe OF men and mounts. of every degree
and class. The hunt of last Saturday
was no exception to this usual &mas hunt
frolic.
Among those riding were Mr. and Mrs.
Eowcock, Mr.. and Mrs. Magruder, Mr.
and Mrs. Julian Morris. Mr.. and Mrs
man, Mayor McCue. of Charlottesviiis'
Mr.. Malcolm Brown of New York:
Messrs. Duvail, of Richmond: MIS- Jas.
E. Latham, of North Carolina: the Misses
Fox, Hancock. Carrie Randolph. Charlotte
Randolph N1illiken. Miss Clarke. of New
York; Mr. Jim McComo, Wilbur Osborne.
Frank Randolph George Macon. Dick
Morris, Will Morris, Davis, Smith. Her
ring and many others too numerous to
mention.
Promptly at u o'clock fine grey from
the State of Tennessee was shaken from
the bag and the hoC>5s were put on some
fifteen minutes later. The dogs followed
the scent keen!y and furiously for about
hauled and dispatched by the pack In the
presence OF Mr.. Julian Morris. Mr.. Nc
Comb and Dir. Malcolm Brown. who pre-
scented the u1uch-coveted brush to Miss
Carrie Randolph as the first lady In at
the death.
The whole field repaired to MY Clunk,''
where they were entertained at charm
ing breakfast by Mrs. Charles SBowcock
and Thurman.
Two more hunts and hunt breakfasts
are looked for this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
the ho,idars. with her sister, Mrs. Greg

the holidays. with her sister, Mrs. Greg
ory.
Miss Mary Brown has returned to her
home here after a lengthy visit 10
friends in Suffolk.
Mr.. Stuart Leake came home from the
University of Virginia to spend his 44e-4-
days.
Mr.. Julian Fox has come from New
York 10 spend the Christmas season
Mcssrs Paul and Olin Bincoe are
staying at their mothers during Inc
present season.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes children are
now conralcscent.
The Methodist Sunday school held
their Christmas tree celebration last eve
ming in the chapel Of Rand lph-Macon
College.
Dr. Hart went 10 his old home IN
Louisa to rest during Christmas.
Mrs NJ. D. Hart has returned to hart
land" in Louisa, the home OF her nus
bands family.
The Lnristian Church gave tnelr sun
day school Chris mas tree last night
Miss Mamie Walden has gone to balti-
more to spend some time with relatives
and friends.
Sickness. which has been SO prevalent
for many weeks past. is now on the de-
crease. 20 new cases nave developed
recently.
Mrs. Jr Vest and her son and daugh-
ter have returned here to occupy her
old rooms.