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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
John Manning Of Grove
Street and His Sister Mrs.
Borthnsr Think They
Been Left a Legacy
HEIRS ARE AT PRESENT IN HUM
BILE CIRCUMSTANCES, WITH
LARGE FAMILIES AND SMALL
MEANS.

John Manning, of No. 555 Grove
street, and his sister, Mrs. John Bothner,
of No. 80 St. Paul's avenue. have good
reasons to believe that they have beer.
left legacy that will amount TO nearly
$3,00o,0O0.
Manning is employed in the planning
mill of the Carsacallen Company, in Pa
yonia avenue. He has been employed
there eleven years and earns but $12 u
week. He has wife and three chill
.dren to support. The children are: Mar
garet. seventeen years old; Ella. thirteep
years old, and Harry, ten years old. His
sister, Mrs. Bothner, has also three
children to support: Lydia. twelve years
old; Harold. seven years old, and Gladys,
two years old. Her husband is pain
ter, and though an Industrious man. is
in comparatively humble circumstances.
Monsignor Sheppard. rector of st. III
chaePS Church. and Slcar-General OF the
Newark Diocese, recently received a let
ter from a legal firm in Sydney, Aus
traIia. The letter stated that one Albert
Manning had died there. leaving an es-
tate valued at $a.oOO,000 to brother
and sister who lived years ago in Jersey
City.
Mgr. Sheppard invited all the members
of his parish who bear the name of Man
ming to come and see him. He also
sought information in other parishes.
The result was the finding that John
Manning, member of his parish. and
his sister. Mrs. Bothner. who lives on
the Hill, had a brother answering to the
description of the millionaire. They say
he went to Australia many years ago
and that they heard from him occasion
ally for the first few years, but that
later they had lost all track of him.
The local beneficiaries of the viii al
highly elated over the prospect Of for
tunes.
The Manning family live on the third
floor Of an ordinary fat. Mrs. Manning
said this morning that if the news was
true she wouldn't buy any automobiles
or endeavor to hive in princely style.
Her children. she said, might possibly
do so, but she was sure that she and
her husband would not. She said she
would see to it that poor neighbors about
her who nursed her when she was sick
and looked after the wants of her family
during dark days were properly rein-
bursed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
TIDAL WAVE IN
ECUADOR
Submarine Earthquake at
Guayaquil Causes tbs
Loss of Hundreds of Lives
TOWNS ARE DESTROYED
VOLCANO CUMBAL IN COLOMBIA
HELD RESPONSIBLE FOB THE
DISASTER.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. Feb. IS,
1906-News of great tidal wave, prob
ably caused by an earthquake under the
sea. in which possibly hundreds of lives
were lest, has reached here from towns
along the coast as far north as the
Isthmus of Panama. The violent erup-
tion of the Colombian volcano CumbaI
is said to have caused the earthquake.
It is believed that all the towns be
tween Tumaco and Beunaventura. in
Colombia, have been totally destroyed.
In several Of these places the submarine
earthquake included the coast. The
ground opened and swallowed who's
communities
The steamship Quito. which arrived
today from Tumaco, reports that ninety
bodies had been recovered when it left.
The earthquake and tidal wave cc-
Cured on Jan. 81, and its effects as now
discovered corroborat~e the story pub
lished on Feb. 5 concerning apprehen-
I, sions of disaster because of the break
ing of many West Indian cables.
The earthquake was 50 severe and Gov
cred such a great territory that it was
felt across the northern part Of Colom-
bia and in the towns on the caribbean
seacoast Of Colombia
In the port of Cartagena vessels were
broken from their moorings and many
houses were wrecked.
Passengers from the province of E's-
meraldas, in the extreme northwestern
part of Ecuador, report that earth
quake shocks were felt there Jan. 81,
and that several towns in the province
of Esmeraldns and Manahi were seri-
ously damaged. At Esmeraldas City
several houses collapsed, including the
Government House.
The village of Pinguagi, near the Co
lumbian frontier. wGs inundated by a
tidal wave. and many inhabitants were
drowned.
At Rio Verde several houses collapsed.
During eight days twenty-five shocks
were felt in Esmeraldas. The Colombian
village of Guacada also was inundated
by a todal wave and 20 persons were
drowned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
WATKINS REAOMINATED

Special to THE Jersey City News"s
TRENTON, Feb. 10. 06.-Governor
Stokes sent to the Senate yesterday af-
ternoon the nomination Of David Q. Wat
kins. Of Woodbury., as State CemJnis-
sioner of Banking and Insurance, fer a
term of three years. 1t was a re-appoint-
ment. and under the rules was referred
kine has given general satisfaction since
he held this Office and his confirmation
seems to be almost foregone conclusion.
The Senate confirmed the Governors
nomination Of Dir, John ]. Bsumann, Of
Jersey City and DR. Edwin H. Baldwin.
as members Of the State Board Of Med
ical Examinera
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
COLBYlTfS SCORE ONE

Special to .'Tne jersey City News"}
TRENTON, Feb. Is. f9O6.-It devel-
oped yesterday that Governor Stokes did
not comply with the resolution adopted
by last years Legislature providing fOr
the appointment of q commission to cod
ify the Jersey laws relating to corpora
tions until after Assemblyman Martin,
of Essex, had offered a resolution in tho
Assembly last week requesting the COM
mission to make report before Fsbru-
ary 10, or failing in that, to report how
far they had proceeded with their work.
Thereupon Governor Stokes appointed
John B. Vreeland of Morristown; Judge
Joseph H. Gaskill, Of Burlington, and
Counsellor William H. Corbin, Of Jersey
City, as members Of the commission.
The commission met yesterday and mo-
titled the Assembly that it was unable
to make any further report than progress,
owing to the fact that it had not been
appointed until after Mr.. Martins resor
luton had been adopted.
The Colbyites knew that no commis-
sion had been appointed and it was for
the purpose Of forcing the Governor to
appoint one that Mr.. Martin offered his
resolution. They scored victory, much
to the Governors discontinue. The
Governor has given no reason for his
failure to appoint the commission at an
earlier date.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

"let the attention of the State and of its
citizens be now and primarily turned TO-
ward the proposition made in the Parker
bill that the lease on the canal has been
forfeited and that steps be taken to EN-.
phasize the point clearly. Enthusiastically
and fairly :
Among other speakers were Stephen
A. Condict and Adrian Riker, of New
ark. and Counsellor Richard v. Linda
bury, Henry w. Goodrich and Erskine
Hewitt, representing the Lake Hopat-
cong and Greenwood Lake property own
ers. They asked that if the canal be
abandoned their rights TO the water shall
be protected.
Counsellor ]. w. Rufus Besson. coun-
sci for the Warren Manufacturing Com
pany. with numerous mills along the
Musconetcong River, contended that if
the Legislature decided upon abandon
ment the waters Of the Musconetcong be
allowed to follow its natural course and
not be stopped as proposed BY the Mills
bill.
The hearing will be continued next
Wednesday, when the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company will be heard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
Conference At Trenton Re
suits In Amendments to
the Liquor Law to Be Pre-
sented to the Legislature
STATUS OF LOCAL OPTION
PRESENCE OF LIQUOR MEN AT
THE CAPITOL GAVE RISE TO
RUMORS OF THE BILL BEING
ADVERSELY REPORTED.
Especial to "The Jersey city News..y

TRENTON, N. T., Feb. 10, 1906
The four Episcopal and Roman Catholic
Bishops Of New Jersey agreed at con-
ference here last night upon the amend
ments to the laws regulating the liquor
traffic of the State which it is proposed
to offer at the present session of the
Legislature. There were number Of
other clergymen and laymen at the con-
ference.
The most radical amendment proposed
was that all screens and Instructions be
removed from the windows of saloons so
that the interior of the places where in
toxicants are sold shall be plainly ex-
posed to public view. Another recon-
mendation in the direction OF high license
fixes minimum license fee of $500 in
all cities having a population of 10000
or more. Those present included Bishop
OsGonnor, of Newark, and Bishop Nc
Faul, of Trenton, representing the Catho-
lie Church; Bihsop Scarborough, of Tren-.
ton, and Bishop Lines, Of Newark. repre-
senting the Episcopal Church; Mgr
Sheppard, of Jersey City, and the Rev.
Henry Collin Minton, d. D., formerly
moderator of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church.
The presence Of large delegation of
Hudson County liquor men in the State
House yesterday led to rumors that they
had lobbied with the members of the
Municipal Corporations Committee which
has the Miller local option bill under.
consideration. and had succeeded in in
fuencing a majority to report The bill
adversely.
Last week it was reported that As
semblymen Scovel, Scott and Walsh, be-
ing majority of the committee, had
practically agreed to report the bill fa-
vorably, and there was some surprise
expressed ait the change in tho situation
which the rulnor denoted had taken
place.
Mr. Scovel declared that he favored
the Miller bill and would vote to report
it, even if he was the only member to
do so. He said If he found himself in
the minority he might submit a minor
ity report, telling why the bill should be
brought out on the floor of the House
and discussed there
Messrs. Scott and Walsh refused to
state their position regarding the bill,
notwithstanding that last week both de-
clared they favored it. They We're bat
tofl-holed by the Hudson liquor men and
spent several uncomfortable hours at the
conclusion of which it was reported they
had changed their views and would vote
with Agsemblymen Wright and Burk in
opposing a report on the bill. thus leav-
ing Chairman Scovel in ehe minority.
The fact that the Hudson Equor men
left Trenton last night well pleased with
their visit led to the rumor that the
Miller bill would be kept buried in the
committees graveyard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
FIRE IN ST. JOHN

ST. JOHN. N. B.. Feb. 10, 1906.
Fire that originated in the business dis
trict at 2 o'clock this morning had, be
fore it was under control, an hour later,
done damage estimated roughly at $780,
600.
The flames started in the jewelry store
of ]. H. McDuffy and spread to the
stores Of the American Clothing Com
pany and Brock & Patterson, wholesale
milliners.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

MENTIONED

Mayor Fagan's combination Board-of
Police Commissioners will have meet
ing tonight. Republican patroImen are
wondering if any more Pagan Democrats
will get places that ought to go to Re-
publicans. 1t would seem as if the Fa-
ganites are the only ones to be consider
ed when promotions are to be made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
METAL WORKERS BALL

Sheet and Metal Workers Local No.
13, Independent Sick Benefit Society,
will hold an entertainment at EIks Hall
on Monday evening, + bruary 10.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Would-be Patrolmen-De Democrats. Fa-
ganites and Republicans--who worked
and voted for Mayor Pagan on the prom
ise that they would be made members.
of the department, are wondering how
much longer they will have to wait.
They are becoming impatient and are in
sisting that the ante-election promises
should be kept.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

In cases Of catarrh Hood . sarsaparilla heals
the tissues builds pp the system. expels inn
purities from the blood and cures.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Thorugh the efforts of committee of
the State Patrolmen's Association, the
bill of review in which the patrolmen are
so much interested has passed the As
sembly. At Trenton the impression pre-
walls that it is scheduled to pass. If it
becomes a law, Supreme Court Justice
will have the right to review the dis
missal of patrohnen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

What about that Civil Service Board?
Isn't it about time that the law was
complied with? There are many vacan-
cies in the lower grades, but despite the
promises that were made to get votes
for Mayor Fagan, no appointments can
be made without the applicants passing
the necessary examination and there can
be no examination until the Civil Service
Commissioners are appointed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Senator Colby is candidate for Gov
ernor. That is his privilege. He would
like to get the Republican nomination.
but he knows he hasn't a chance, unless
he is able to oust the present party lead
ers. That is his purpose in organizing
so-caled Equal Taxation Clubs in diff
ferent counties Of the State. Colby's
only hope of winning the Republican
nomination is by hoodwinking the mem
bers of that party.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Mayor Fagan's followers are finding
fault with Sheriff Kaiser for taking care
of Republicans whom the so-cal,ed re-
form administration have turned out Of
places in the City Hall because they
would not dc the bidding of the Pagan
ties. Assemhlyman Calvin lost his job
as Clerk in Collector Fry's office because
he voted against the Colby -Record-Fa-
gan candidate for Speaker. Sheriff Kai-
ser found place for the man who voted
as his conscience dictated and now the
Faganites are charging that GaIvin's ap-
pointment was the result of deal be-
tween the Sheriff and the Democratic
Board Of Freeholders which confirmed
the appointment. Polttical reformers
are certainly the Mmit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Freebolder Langan, of the Fourth
Ward, was boomed last night for re-
nomination at ball given BY the asso-
citation bearing his name. Elke' Hall
was filed by friends and admirers of the
Fourth Ward Democrat. and it was
agreed that if he runs again the Ward
will be safe for the Democrats.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15

Colby is rich. and it is said that he
isn't afraid to spend his money. Re-
publicans in Essex County know this to
their sorrow. He fairly swamped them
when he went after the nomination for
Senator. For every dollar the Lentz or.
ganization put into the contest Colby had
two. and he had men back of his can
didacy who knew how to put it cut. But
Colby is a reformer. and like all of that
class he wants people to believe that
only political machines put up money to
win elections.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-02-15
J WEATHER INDICATIONS

n NEW YORK, Feb. IS. 1905. Fore
cast for the thirty-six hours ending
P. M. Friday:-Fair and colder to-day,
fair and warmer tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. Ruth r. Houston and children
returned from Baltimore Saturday.
MIS- L. J.. Harmon. OF NORTH seventh
street, IS SLOWLY improving. but is NOT
4ct able 70 leave her room.
AL4-a Jul4a -. AudI, 80 .4-4 4cturncd home
after a pleasant visit TO Norfolk friends
Among the entertainments iu her honor
Was reception on the battlcship kcar-
sarge.
--rs Edwin r. Foster. OF Baltimore. is
visiting her brother. the Rev. W T..
Robertson, at his nome, no. 50e Randolph
street.
Miss Enrea Chaplin IS visiting friends
in Norfolk
Mrs. Myrtle Duke. who was recently
operated on at the Shclterng Arms Hos
pital, is improving rapidly. and is now
able to sec her friends.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Ancient
Order of HiDernlans. Division No. =. VIII
give their social meeting tonight al 81.
Patricks Hall. This meeting is for mem
hers only, and all members are invited TO
attend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
TO HOLD BAZAAR
IN ST. MARY'S HALL
Ladies Of Church to Have Affair
in Charge-Many Interesting
Contests.

Richmond is to be treated to another
bazaar. The members Of St Mary's
Church have arranged 10 give a grand
festival in ST. Mary's Hall for two weeks.
beginning Monday, the 18th. and lasting
until the 3Oth.
The ladies' OF St. Anne's Society with
Mrs G.. Henry Plageman as their leader
Will conduct. in connection with fancy
table. country store, where general
assortment of everything may be OBJ
tanned They viii also have charge Of the
restaurant. where splendid suppers will
be served every evening in true old Ger
man style.
Tho young ladies' Of the sodaIity with
Miss Agnes Wallinger as their chair
man, Will preside over the two fancy
booths. the ice-cream booth. the fishing
pond and new feature. the japanese
booth.
The ladies' who have the arrangements
in charge are taking much pride In their
work. and their efforts viii be expended
to tho best results. As on previous oc-
casions 81. Mary Hall will be decorated
TO its best advantages. and everything
VIII be made as attractive as possible.
The many contests that have been on
for several weeks. and IN which consid-
cradle interest has been aroused. are
growing ia popular favor.
The merchants Of the city have donated
literally TO the bazaar and with the
hearty cooperation OF the public. this
VIII prove TO be very successful affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
AWKWARD BRIDEGROOM
CREATED MERRIMENT
When Handed the Ring Tried to
Put It on His Own Clumsy
Finger.
Especial to Tho Timos-Dispatoh.l

STAT NTON. VA. November IA
wedding which attracted considerable at
tenuon ana amusement took place in the
Circuit Courtroom yesterday. when Miss
Bessie Punenberger and Mr.. Pink Losh
were married by Rev. w. @. BuIihen. OF
tile Episcopal Church.
When the ring was called for the bride
tools off her glove and. pulling of her
ring. gave d 20 the groom. who tried 90
put ir ON. but after being instructed
otherwise he put IL on the finger OF the
prospective bride.
This caused much amusement among
t"c distinguished guests present AMONG
whom were senator Edward Echols. J
NJ. McCuo. S. ID. Timberlake. Harry
Burnett. Commissioner r. +. r. Nelson
and others
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18

Street. southeast corner OF Fourth street.
Ss.uUu
j. s Moore and wife 20 John T. DUFFY.
IS feet on west line OF seventh street. on
plan OF Port Mayo. $500.
Charles Stratus and wife 10 Annie V
Jacobs. l6 l-3 feet ON north line OF Jack
SON street. a 81 feet east OF ST james.
s.nn
Houricc-Tax Title Company OF Rich
mond 90 Old Dominion Real Estate Conn
paI}. lot l6 in section Is. lots s and in
az Tus land Park s..
ID H.. ID. +. and b. l. Woodward and
vito. Florence L. Duval, A. r. Gum and
Allen g.. collins, Jr.. trustee. to w. e r.
BASS. interest in two tracts OF land aRr-re-
eating 81 acres IN west part OF Hcnrico
county. S.
r 81. wells and wife 20 Mrs II NJ
Anderson. co feet on Cary Street south
west corner of Ritchio Street, subject to
cced OF trust for $500 SLIGO
Deanc Cartwright and wife to Mary w
Mayer. lots u and is I'm block A. plan OF
Leonard fciehts 81. go
William H. Coy and wife n John II
L1neruan interest in 30 feet on east line
81 Iwe1ts- fourth Street 30 feet north of
street. yS1O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION
lay q ny Looks IKE sixteen.

A Nashville lady found way 90 beau
tfv her complexion without tho use Of
drurs or face creams.
Before 4 began tho use of Grape
Nuta.' -le writes. II was convinced
could nov live long. J was sick AN the
time. heart trouble. kidneys seriously af-
fected. cys.ieh, bad. sense of smell was
gono and bearing very poor
'Aiy family thought i had dropsv and
could uat e.t well. and 7 only ate Grape
Nuts because slept better afterwards
did NOT dream I could be entirely cured.
nlo eu.t .N treatment and given up hope.
after pending "a large sum OF money.
and being under the best physicians for
tree ,eI.s without relief, I commenced
eating trre-Nuts food three times q
nIr .rt DOW 2 am sound as Cd dollar. am
r rD't... health. fifty years old and
Nr ..u lesion is better than some girls
at -.Nf.er
rr..r have headache. nerves are
stroHe sight SO much improved ] need
r. FHeDs heart and kidneys in perfect
condition.
inlr caue-Nuts alone cured NE. and
cannot aul words to express my thanks
t' tae Postum Co. ! have told hundreds
of people what cured me. II was simple
food unt Z could digest
THERE'S reason" Name given by
Postum co.. Battle creek, Mich.
10 sometimes amazes persons what
d'naer als been done by improper eat
if u.t moving any better way. A
change to Grapc-Nuts soon tells The
story. Read tho famous book, The
Road 10 MELVILLE" IN pkgs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
Fruit and "Caretakers.

WASHINGTON. November 1.-THE IN
tcrstate Commerce Commission to-day
announced that the term fruit" IN con
necton with the free transportation that
may be furnished TO necessary care
takers Of such merchandise, includes
perishable vegetables when shipped under
conditions that render caretaScrs "neces-
sary.' The commission holds that trans
portation Of such necessary caretakers''
includes their return to point from which
they actually accompany such shipments.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18
WASHING in POLICE
GAME LAW VI0LATOlS
Arrested in Fredericksburg and
Dismissed by the
Mayor.

FREDERICKSBURG Va. November
l'.-Ohicer c. +. Bl-kc. OF the Metro
poiitan Police Force, OF Washington. and
several felow-oniccrs. who have been
hunting ia Stafford county. near mere. FOR
several days. were arrested here to-day
on thcir way 10 Washington by Game
Warden Aldrldge, charged with violating
the game law.
The case was tried before Mayor Wal
lace and dismissed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-18

Associated Charities. and wood and coal
from city" The family was provided for
and. ~ length. the children were taken
away from the father, and given a home
elsewhere.
Another report gives the case ~
young married couple. Tho husband was
OF mo- account. ana drank a. great deal.
The wlte applied Tor assistanl-. and II
was given Cd ncr- She husband failed
Goo better his conditions. and at length
tae rotAer became ili ana was sent 20
the Memorial Hospital. Ou coming out
o- t.r uo-l taL she was taken to the
Uomcus department. She had 900 home
to goo To-. and her two small children were
taken from n.r and turned over 90 tle
Cllircus Home Society. WHALE che moth
or. with ler oldest boy, went Oh live with
friends
a more hor. ful instance was that OF a
family WHO had just moved into Hich-
mond TAe husband had secured posi-
ton. but ass le could noe draw pay for
a. month. had not the money with which
10 keep tle family. An order WAS taken
on his pay. and he was advanced $3.50.
Ile money WIS afterwards refunded.
And $50 the list goes through the same
form with lN families. whose conditions
have been thoroughly investigated. and
au of whom have been afforded some
relief
DR. buchanan works from a constitute
tive charity ioint Of view. upon a prac-
ucal and syst matte basis
The iart is 90 help people to help
themselves. to inculcate in them self
respect wat.1 in many Instances has
boon eatir.Ir .ost and 70 encourage them
through al .eir mistakes and their falls
from t-e r.il of virtue and honesty
That Doc aa elcceeded in a large degree
Dr. demons l.l by the results of his work.
one th'.su and sixty-nine families have
been helped and the majority OF them
iaF" uro. nlle self-suppo Mclli-
carfr -.oull oncs-na.e in many
instances been run out OF business and
the FL more Wholesome condition
among Oh. poorer classes OF the city.
The Report.
Following is the report OF tho Assoc
oinroI Charities as given on November
j. In.f
HOMELESS DEPARTMENT.
Applications for shelter Cmale) ...... 20
Applications for shelter 0emale).... Al