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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
POISONED IN
MANILA
Miss Mae A. ForE, ans FL
anoe Dies Suddenly in
the Philippines.
DR.. JAcKSOH's STRANGE D-llH
News Withheld from Miss
Forman Till OfRcially
Confirmed.
DR.. JACKSOH'S STRANGE D-llH

Captain Frederick G. jackson, captain
and assistant surgeon in the army, well
known in this city, and engaged to Miss
Mae Alhng F'orman, daughter Of the late
DR.. Samuel r. Forman, of No. $40 lBer-
gen avenue, is dead from morphine pois-
oning in Manila, where he has been stat
ioned with his regiment The circum-
stances surrounding his death are not
known.
Miss Forman's engagement to DR..
Jackson was announced on May IA, 1899,
at Columbus. Ohio, where she was one
of the bridesmaids at DR.. Jackson's sis
ter's wedding.
DR.. Jackson came home on sick leave
about year ago, having been shot in
the knee while with his regiment in ac-
tion. He returned to the Philippines
about nine months ago.
Miss Forman is well known in Jersey
City society, and a graduate of the class
of '96 of Hasbrouck Institute. She
has been prominent in amateur operates
and has a fine contralto voice.
AWAITS CONFIRMATION.
Dr. Howard Forman, brother OF the
young lady, when seen at their home
on Bergen avenue by a s'News" reporter
this afternoon, admitted seeing a cable
gram dated Manila, Wednesday, in
this mornings New York Herald" an
nouncing DIR. Jacksons death, but sale
that he had no confirmation of the news
although he had telegraphed DR.. Jack
sons parents in Columbus, o., and the
War Department, but had received no re
ply.
My sister does not as yet know the
news, as my mother, whom I have told
does not believe the story. Until hear
something more definite the news of hel
/ fiance's death will not be broken te
Miss Fornlan."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
DIED

AUZIERE.-On Tuesday, Sept. sol
1902, Jeanne @. Auziere, bellows {
wife of Charles Auziere, aged "a
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence. No. 14S McAdoo avenuer
on Friday, Oct. 3, at 2 P NJ.
BOURNONvILLE.-On Oct. I, 1902.
Albert Bournenville, aged / year and
] month.
Funeral from the residence of his
parents, No. 645 Grove street. on Thurs
day, Oct. 2, at 2 P. M.
DAVENPORT-On Oct 1902, Mary
E., beloved wife of Charles Daven-
port, aged so years.
Funeral from her late residence, Mo-
S91 Avenue d, Bayonne, Saturday, at
P. M. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
EBE.-On Oct. /, 1902, Rosalie Ebes
aged Is years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 3o4 Magnolia avenues
on Saturday at 2 P. NJ.
EVANS. .-On Sept. 30, 1902, Elizabeth
Evans.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend the funeral from her
| thence to st. Bridget's r. @. Church.
| where solemn mass Of requiem will
| be offered for the repose Of her SOUL
| FARLEY On Oct. /, 1902, Thomas
Farley, aged "a years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend the funeral frons His
| late residence No. 17S Seventh. streeA Oh
| Saturday, at 0 A. NJ; thence to asst
| Mary's r. c. Church, where solemn
high mass of requiem viii be offered Nfor
the repose of his soul.
LAMPSON.-On Thursday, Oct 2, 19D2
Edward D. Lampson, aged 80 yeafss'
Funeral services at the residence of
| his son, DIR. Mortimer Lampson, No. 332
Pacific avenue, on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8
| p. NJ.
Interment at convenience of family.
LEONARD.-On Wednesday, Oct. 1,
1902, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. r. J. Walsh, No. S67 Pavonia
avenue, Julia, beloved wife of Owen
Leonard.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral on Satur-
| day, at 8 A. M; thence to st. Johns
r. G. Church, where solemn high mass
of requiem will be offered for the happy
repose of her soul.
| LONG.-On Oct. 1, 1902, Mary Long,
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully'
! invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. IN Pavonia avenue,
on Saturday, at 10 A. NJ; thence to st.
AIichaels r. G. Church, where solemn
mass of requiem win be offered for the
repose of her soul.
| McMAHON.-On Sept. 30 Catharine
Mcmahon, aged 26 years.
/ Relatives and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend the funeral from her
| late residence, No. 5S5 Grove street, on
| Friday, at A. NJ; thence to st. Lucy's
/ r. G. Church, where requiem mass will
! be offered for the repose of her soul.
MULLIGAN.-On Oct. ?, 1902. May,
beloved daughter of John aud Mary
Mulligan, aged year and l month.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence Of
J her parents, No. 16I Morgan street, on
/ Saturday, at 80 p. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
HEBREW NEW YEAR.
othodox Jews Close In Observance
of Their Holy Days.

Cthodox Jews Close In Observance
of Their Holy Days.
The Hebrew holy days began this
morning This day, known by the He
brews, at Rash Ho Shonah, is zealously
observed by the faithful near the Five
Corners.
The observance began this morning
in the Avenue House Over one hundred
were present.
The services will continue until Fri
day night. During this time both mora
ing and night the Hebrews hold close
communion.
Next week, Friday, October 10, at sun
set, the day of fasting, Yon Kuppin, be-
gins and ends at sunset Saturday.
On Newark avenue, from the Hacksn-
sack River to the Hudson River. the es-
tablishments of the orthodox Jews were
closed today. Signs to this effect were
posted on the DOORS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
SHORTAGE IN FUEL ACCOUNT
Board of Finance Did Not Give
Board of Education $4,000
to Make Up Deficiency.

The Board of Education's request fol
an appropriation of $4,000 for coal was
not acted upon by the Board Of Finance
yesterday afternoon.
There is shortage Of that amount
in the fuel account for the present year
based on the present contract price fol
coal and the amount required for use in
the public schools.
1t is said that the contractor cannot
be compelled to furnish coal at his con-
tract price in view of the strike situation
and the difficulty in securing supply.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
HOUSE In BAYONNE RAEDED

Detectives E. M. Griffin and George
Mullaney raided an alleged disorderly
house in Bayonne yesterday afternoon,
arresting the colored proprietress, Mag
nolia Smith. Other arrests are promised,
when all will lbe arraigned together. The
raided premises are fiat at No. q East
Nineteenth street, several complaints
having been made to the police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
Prehistoric Egypt.

The discoveries made by Professor
Petrie at Abydos throw light on an inter-
esting prehistoric period Of Egypt. The
period thus unearthed explains the paleo-
ithic age of man, evidence Of which he
Nile, but also in the river valley. From
borings made through the deposit Of Nile
mud. he fixes the date of the world thus
decided at about 1000 b. C
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
NEW POLICE RULES In BAY0NN E

New rules and regulations for the gov
ernment of the Bayonne Police Depart
ment are now operative. Every police
man received the new rules yesterday.
They were adopted some time ago, but
wre just printed. The rules have been
revised and some amendments enacted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
Where the Hi-ds Thrive.

The birds are not forgotten by the
Swedish peasanfry At the door of
every farlners house Is erected pole,
to the top 0f ii Shich is bound a large full
sheaf OF gram There is not i peasant
in all Sweden who will sit down with
his children to dinned until he has first
raised alott meal for tie birds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
HURT CHASING BOYS.

Edward Benscoten, thirty eight years
old, Of No. So Laidlaw avenue, while
running after boys last night, fell vio-
lently ON the sidewalk and cut his head
badly. He was taken to the City Hos
pital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
A Substitute for Sleeps Wool

At Dusseldorf has ben discovered
means of using peat fibre. It is stated
that fibre has been produced capable
of being. spun, which is absorbent, and
vegetable fibres were first isolated AMI
treated with acids and allxalis, the result
being a peat wool. consisting Of nearly
pure cellulose. This turf wool is soft,
elastic and capable of being spun in the
same way as shops wool.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
HENRY w. VvOODMENCY BURIED
Interment Made This Morning in
Holy Name Genet cry

Henry A. Woodmency, the oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Woodmency,
of No. 100 Fairview avenue, who died
Monday morning, at the house of his
father, was buried this morning. A
solemn high mass was celebrated at 8
A. NJ. in st. Aloysius Catholic Church,
West Side avenue. The Rev. John A..
Sullivan and the Rev. Foster Connolly,
an associate Of Mr.. Woodmency, Jr.,
offciated.
The church was crowded. Interment
was in the Holy Name Cemetery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
DREDGING COMPANY MAY SUE

The Stret and Water Board has for
nlaIy accepted all the work done by the
Rackard Dredging Company for the inn
i4ovement of the South Core. This ac-
ia vas taken TO validate in 50 far as
|pbssible the legitimate claims of the
who expect that they will be
bliged to sue for their money.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
CAMPAIGN NOTES.

The Second Ward Democratic Club,
at its meeting this evening, win formu-
late plans for the campaign. The club
meets once month, but it is thought
weekly meetings will be held until after
November 4. The club may endorse
candidates for the Assembly and Alder
manic nominations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
CHARITY HOMES DEAR COAL

The Sisters of St. Joseph's Home in
York street were recently obliged to shut
down their laundry owing to a lack Of
coal. They hustled around town yester-
day and succeeded in getting two tons
from local dealer, for which they were
compelled to pay SIS a ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

''De race is got ter git up en- hustle
ef it ever hopes ter git der, said the old
colored citizen. .,Too many er us thinks
dat de sum er airthly happiness is ter
go ter sleep in de hot sun en- wake up
ter eat watermillons in de shade. At
lanta CONSTITUTION"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
MATTERS OF FACE

Pavonia Brand of Fine Early June canr
Peas for sale at nearly all good grocd
stores and wholesale at the D. E. Cleary cc
stores.
Try Bassetts Tuti Fruit and French crea
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

A meeting of the Greenville Republi-
can League Club was held last evening.
Two members were elected. Plans for
the coming campaign were discussed.
The Second Ward Democratic Club
will meet tonight at No. 22S Erie street.
The Dennis Mclaughlin Association
will hold it's next regular meeting on
Tuesday, October Z. A stag and smoker
will be given in the club rooms, Pavonia
avenue and Grove street the same even
ing.
The Robert Davis Association meets
Thursday, October 8.
The Third Ward Democratic Club will
hold its next meeting on Wednesday
evening, October s.
1t is Edward Sheehey and not Edward
Sheedy who would like to be a Demo-
cratic Alderman from the Second Ward.
Dan Coles friends say he will have
very little difficulty in getting a renom-
ination for Alderman in the Third Ward.
The young voters would like to see Fred
erick Cooper nominated.
The struggle for the Assembly nom
ination on the Democratic ticket in the
Second Ward is not bothering folk so
much now since it is understood that
Lawyer William d. Kelly is to get the
nomination.
''Who are the Republicans going to
nominate for the Assembly in the Second
,xyard -, Nol,odr, eaar,c varu oux;o,rc 10
run.
Whoever the Second Ward Democrats
name as candidate for Alderman he
ought to have a walg over on election
day. The Republicans can't find a candi-
date.
Edward Murphy has only to say that
he will run for Alderman on the Demo-
cratic ticket in the Second ward.
The German American, Democratic
Club met last night. President A. Losel
was in the chair. Mayor Fagan's Single
headed Street and Water Board Com
mission was denounced as foolish and
dangerous. The meeting also resolved
that there was no need for county parks.
The Sixth Ward Democratic Club will
meet tonight at Sileheimer's Hall, Bram-
hall avenue and Halliday street. Impor-
tant campangn business will be trans
acted. Several members will be elected
The regular meeting Of the Democratic
County Committee will take place to-
morrow night at the clubhouse of the
Robert Davis Association.
Leader Robert Davis said this morn
ing that the list of Democratic campaign
orators who will take the stump this fall
will probably be ready for announcement
on October 10.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

Choice selection of Cut Flowers I
Funeral Designs,
At COLES, the Florist.
No. 146 Newark Avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

WILLIAM ]. MORAN, Undertaf'
147 Montgomery street. Tel. 34f. A
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 1902. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
F. NJ. Friday and cooler tonight
and tomorrow; northwest winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

R.H. DUFF, Undertaken, now at
544 Jersey avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

Hoods sarsapa3slla cures radcalIy--that is,
it removes the robss of disease. That's better
than looping the branches.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

GEORGE STEVENS. UndertaI
No. Cos Jersey avenue. Tel. 124.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
UP To The PEOPLE
Freeholders Decide to Sub
nit the County Park Act
to the Voters.
VOULDRMBARRASS FINANCES
More Pressing Matters to Be
Attended To-Board Dis
countenances the
Proposition.
ULDEMBARRASS FINANCES


The Board Of Freeholders have decidet
to submit the County Park Act to th'
people and will direct County Cleri
Stack to have printed on the official bal
lots to be used at this falls election thu
referendum contained in the act.
The Board, at this afternoons meeting
will adopt resolution to this effect, bu
viii precede it with a preamble showinI
the present conditions Of the county
finances, which it is generally concede'
will not warrant the outlay necessary t
pay the bonds to be issued to meet tn
cost of these much to be desired improve
ments.
WANT PEOPLES VOTE.
The object of the Freeholders in sub
mitting the matter to the people is to 81
the general sentiment on the subjct. AI91
eryone is satisfied that majority Of I'll
voters of the county would under 9th
circumstances, be in favor of hayiT:
parks, but it is a question in view of I'll
immense bond issues for the Bouleva
and other recent improvements, if III
people will vote to saddle on the coun4
an additional burden which might ses'
ously embarrass the county financially. \
The bill passed last winter provide
for a new courthouse is also a good or
but the Freeholders do not feel that tIl
County can stand the expense Of OF
at the present time any more than th' Il
con stand the expense of parks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

JAMES ]. MERRITY, Undertais
No. 460 Grove street. Hudson Tel. 2
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02

The Fifth Ward Democratic Club will
hold their regular meeting this evening
at their headquarters, Brunswick and
Mercer streets. Business of Importance
will be transacted and every member is
requested to be present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
Eurning Oil.

Flour or sand sprinkled on burning oil
viii quickly extinguish it; water will only
spread the flames.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-10-02
An Old and Well Tried Remedy.

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup for children
|hilo reething 1t softens the gs,1ns, allays
be pain cures wind collie and is the best
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03

participated in by those present and
all enjoyed sumptuous repast pre-
pared by the committee on entertain
ment who deserve great credit for the
success of the meeting in every way.
Connaaut Castle held public meet
ing on Thursday evening which was
largely attended by members and their
friends and was addressed by Supreme
Secretary Stratton. Much good will
result from this meeting.
Chevaliers IL, V. Egbert and o. e,
Olin. and Supreme Secretary Stratton
attended a united meeting of Ashtabu.
la and Conneaut Castles at Ashtabula
on Friday evening, and, with the. as
slstance of Deputies Lowry and Cole
and officers of the Local Castles, exem
plihed the Chevalier's degree.
The meeting was one of much inter
est and will give great impetus to the
work in that section of the state.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03

O. T. NJ. hall, in the Abbey block. All
members who have not paid first term
of dues for this year, the same being
due Jan /, and also those who have
not paid death assessment No. 0, are
in arrears, and life benefit members
who have not paid assessment No, 80
are in arrears and out of all benefits of
the order until paid up. Life benefit
members who are in arrears and do not
pay before Feb. 10, cannot be re-instat.
ed without re-examination. 1t Is nee
essary to call special assessment of %
cents for all members of the hive. The
same must be paid by the. last of Feb
ruary.
Independent Hive Sewing society
will meet all day at the home OF Lady
Baker, 107 st. Clair ST., Thursday, Feb
8. All ladies are requested to be pres
ent, as there is a great deal Of work
to do. Bring your lunch.
Protective Hive will hold a specia
review Tuesday evening. Ladies', 1t il
important that all be present. Assess
ment No. 80 must be paid or you viii
be suspended. January dues are als'
due and must be paid at once.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03

Summit Council, No. 10, met We'd
nesday with the usual attendance. The
first degree was put on and one candi-
date initiated. Much discussion was
in order after the entertainment COM
mittee reported. After the storm. the
following was decided: The entertain
ment will he in the form of a minstrel,
to he given Feb. 10. The minstrel will
he Immediately followed by a dance,
the music for which will be furnished
by an A orchestra The tickets win
cost 10 cents each to every person. The
team is especially requested to he pres
ent next Wednesday night, as there
will be work in the second degree, and
the Council wishes to get the work
done early as possible in order to re-
hearse for the entertainment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03
WISE ano ~ M
" ~ Otherwise.


Pretty tough on the candidates.
+ + +
1902 is doing fairly well in the snow
business.
Snow-plows are having their innings
now.
This ground-hog business is also no
joke.
Home hunters are beginning to wear
inquiring looks.
More useful than beautiful-ear
muffs.
How'd you like to be the man exca-
waiting for gas connections?
+ T. +
That it is a cold world also admits of
literal Interpretation.
4. + 4
Then again, it is a mighty good thing
this did not come when there was no
gas.
1t is said that dialect stories were in
vented by country editor to enable
him to dispense with proof reader.
+ = +
Now that Grounding day has been
passed preparations may begin for the
proper observance Of All Fools day.
Just now the local police have con-
siderable to talk about among them
selves.
The twin disgraces of Youngstown
the Erie depot and the city jail. Oh
Lord, how long Tele
gram.
Col. John G. Bloomfield says 1902 Is
to be the greatest year in the worlds
history in a business way. Three
cheers for Col. Bloomfield.
r + 4
City Prisonkeeper John Il. Washe
is particularly glad the gas is back
Were he less sympathetic, however, tn
uncertainty of the supply would caus
him little worry but Your Uncle JON
cannot sleep If lie knows the prisoner
are uncomfortable, and that he ca
relieve them. This was the situatio
Friday night The furnace had to b
kept going in some way or other, so tn
big hearted Prisonkeeper remained o
duty all night firing up with coke. Th
prisoners were comfortable, thoug
the genial Mr. Washer had no slee
that niglit-but he didn't complain.
Il
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03
LODGES.
PYTHIAN sIsTERHooD.

Louise Assembly met as usual Jan.
Is with good attendance. Installation
of officers followed the regular bus
iness session, under direction of Sister
Pauline Chassagne, ID. d, G. c., who
did her work beautifully. And the
sisters who received the degree of
Friendship will never forget the i'm
pressivc ceremonies. The visit to sis
ter Williams, of Barberton, was an
other gala day to the sisterhood. Sister
Williams has not been able to be with
MS for many moons" at our home
gatherings and II was delightful day
for us all. The next visit will he witt
Sister Shatfcr, Home st, The new Off
GERS gave us meetings In the name o.
f., c., h. and l., Saturday, and we elor,
in the fact LAT we are happy and pros
porous.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03
X. Q. 7. NJ.

Tip Top Tent held very interesting
meeting. The new set of officers start
ed on their first experience. They are
Commander, Clarence Wall; chaplain
Fl. Richardson; lieutenant commander
Il. Valen; physician DR., W. A. Sack
cit; master of arms, Il. Wall; record
Ing and finance keeper, p. Pheriot; ser
geant, II. Moore; first master of arms
James Smith; second master of arms
Sid Smith; sentinel. Il. Bernell; pick
ett. r.. Fasig,
The new band organized by Tip ToI
Tent and known as the Bo-Bo-H Ho-Bc
took a trip Saeurday night to Copley
and entertained the copley Sir knights
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03

Saranac Tribe kindled its council fire
Thursday sleep, when one application
for adoption was received and the war.
riors' degree was conferred. Next
Thursday sleep there will be joint
meeting Of Fleet Foot Tribe, Of Canton,
and Summit and Saranac Tribes, of Ak
ron, when there will be work in all
the degrees. Chiefs of both tribes are
requested to meet early at the wigwam
of Saranac Tribe. corner Main and
Bartges SITS. Fleet Foot Tribe will work
all the degrees and every Red Man in
Akron should be present as the rep
utation of Fleet Foot in the work is
| second to none.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-03

gates will then visit to extend greet
ing. The visit of the Mayor of New
York and an exchange of military
visits will take place during the after
noon. Prince Henry and his suite will
attend the Irving Place Theatre in the
evening, and return to the Hohenzol-
lern for the night.
Sunday, Fen. 23-In the morning re-
llgious exercises will he held on board
the Hohenzollern. If the weather Is
favorable n visit to the tomb of Gen
eral Grant will be made in the after
noon. A private entertainment will
be given by the Deutscher Verein.
The Prince will leave for Washington
in the evening by special train on the
Pennsylvania railroad.