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, 1891-12-09
CONGRESS BEGINS WORK
Call is Accredited Senator
from Alligatordom.
Speaker Crisp Receives 1888
Votes and Reed So.
Mills Escorts Crisp to the
Speakers Chair.
Great Applause Greets the Dis
tinguished Statesman.
Crisp Formally Assumes Charge.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The excited
ership contest had no part in the pro-
ceedings of the house today. When Nc
Milliu appeared many members who had
not been with him in the fight rushed up
to shake hands and tell him he made a
good stand against the inevitable. Mr..
Springer had on his coat lapel a bright
scarlet pink, which had been the emblem
of his campaign. Having cast his vote
aud Influence 10 Crisp. he was in high
favor with the victors.
When nominations for speaker we're
made this morning that of Reed was the
only one greeted with applause. Jerry
Simpson. acting for the Farmers Ali
ance party of nine. nominated Watson Of
Georgia, and a smile spread over the
house. When Judge Holman placed
Crisp i'd nomination, the Democrats re
served their applause for the moment
when he should be declared elected and
escorted into the house.
At the name Of Reed the eighty-three
Republicans made all the noise consistent
with their numbers and their votes were
cast in peculiarly loud voices to show that
lneN were there DuTlnp Toll call MlllS
stood back behind the railing on the
Democratic side and when his name was
called voted with his usual depth of voice
and earnestness of manner.
Hoar and Villains of Massachusetts,,
who we're Mills most active workers. did
not vote. The silence on the Democratic
side remained unbroken while the tellers
counted the vote-Crisp 23S; Reed GO;
Watson S; but when the clerk announced
Crisp elected speaker wild bursts OF
applause filled the house. As Mills and
Reed conducted Speaker Crisp to the
chair, all the members stood in their
places clappipg their hands and cheering.
Said Sherman Hoar Of Massachusetts,
when asked why he did not vote fol
speaker on roll call today: Last fall
| stated that in the coming contest for the
speakership | would vote for no candidate
who would not promise to use his in
fuence, if elected speaker, against the
consideration of bad inancial legislation
and the extension of silver coinage. When
Crisp became the candidate Uf the party
| sent to him and asked him to give me
this promise, which he declined to do,
There was Their nothing left for me TO dc
but to refrain from voting for him. Ii
my Judgment, however, he will do exactly
what he refused to promise to do, nemely
to use his influence as speaker against the
consideration of measures looking to thu
extension of the coinage of silver. | fee
fairly sure that such will be his action
but, as | could not get his promise he
could not get my vote.
, 1891-12-09
McAIIIster Posrpones 1t.

WASHINGTON. Dec. SIS. McAllister,
OF Mississippi, the chairman Of the ma
tIonal executive committee of the anti.
sub-treasury alliance, who has been max
ing a rour of the states where his party is
strongest. found awaiting him here letters
from his fellow committeeman urging MIN
to postpone the date OF the national con.
v%ention, called for Memphis, Tenn, Dec.
l6. He has decided TO do this and today
issued a notice postDoning the convention
to a date to be named hereafter.
, 1891-12-09


Queer things, these travellers tales, arr
they mott Yet on being put to the proc
they are oftener found to be true thar
false. The story has recently become cur
rent that the rabbits of Australia and New
Zealand have learned to climb trees, anc
now a visitor to Queensland claims u
have captured and killed a tree climbing
pig. His name is Mr.. lie Mortemore, and
he ran across the animal curiosity in the
ueighborhood of Tinana creek.
For a number of years, he says, wild
pigs nave been numerous in that locality,
and his theory is that the original or
common pig must have a~malgamated to a
certain extent with some aboriginal ami
NAL, or that the necessities Of climate have
caused the variety. The captured animal
weighs about 100 pounds and is pretty fat,
with bristly brown fur, small black spots,
snout n ears like a pig, but the jaw is
furnished with front teeth like a rodent; it
has large CANNES and powerful back
grinders. The fore feet are furnished with
hooklike claws; the hind ones have two
hook claws on each hoof. The tail Is
thick, about a foot long and highly pre-
hensile, and in a state of rest is usually
carried in what is known as a Flemish
coil. The animal is also furnished with q
pouch, which it only appears to use for car.
rying a supply of food in while it is travel
ing to fresh pastures,
Mr.. lie Mortemore says the flesh is ex-
~cellent, and that it tastes like veal and
nan pie. He is sure there are plenty more
about by the marks on the trees. In
drought the animal climbs trees and hangs
by its tail while it gathers its ood by the
hook claws. He intends capturing some
live specimens and breeding from them.
1t is quite possible that this variety is due
to the breeding of the common pig with
the Queensland tree climbing kangaroo.
Mr.. lie Mortemore is at this IN busy
constructing traps to insnare some of these
climbing pigs.
, 1891-12-09
THE JUDGE JAILS EN- !
Il Texas Court Places the Grand
Jury in Prison.
They Sue for a Writ of
Habeas Corpus
And the Liveliest Kind of Times
Are Expected.
Judge JaiIs the Grand jury

New ORLEANS, Dec. s.-The Times,
Democrats San Antonio, Tex, specia.
SAYS; There is considerable excitement
here today over the arrest of the grand
jury. There is a fine OF $50 hanging
over each member imposed by Judge
King, who holds that they we're in con
tempt in serving an attachment on him
while he was on the bench.
The attorney acting IN their behalf left
here tonight with a petition to the su.
preme court, In session at Tyler. for q
writ of habeas corpus. Meantime the
grand Jury men are in Jail. An indigua
ton meeting was held by those in sympa
thy with the Jury tonight. Most lawyer,
say the action of Judge King Is correct
that the grand jury had no right to sum.
mon the judge on the bench to appear a
a malpfacfOr
, 1891-12-09

PARIS, Dec. s.-The body of Dom
Pedro, ex-emperor of Brazil, was removed
to the church of St. Madeleine today.
The inner coffin is lined with white satin
the outer covering is of black, dotted
with silver stars. A pane of glass in the
lid allows the face to he seen. The
inscription on the coffin plate is in Latin
and is a tribute to the deceased as a ruler.
An immense canopy lined with silver
hangs from the church root aud the wall
are draped with crane.
, 1891-12-09

The case of D. B. Dole VS.. Chas. Hecht
will come up for trial before a jury in the
district court today. 1t was tried once
before and a verdict rendered in favor of
Mr.. Hecht, but the decision was reversed
in the supreme court.
, 1891-12-09
False Kumors Of the Chevennes.

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Army officers in
this department are inclined to discredit
the reports t~elegraphed here that the
Cheyennes at Cheyenne Agency have
gone on the war path. Capt. Higgins
OF Gen Miles staff says it is hardly posi-
bic that the Cheyennes will at this time
attempt an outbreak. They are, how
ever. dissatisfied because the whites who
settled on their reservation we're allowed
to remain with the likelihood of getting a
patent for their lands. The number OF
Cheyennes is greatly over estimated in
the dispatches and instead OF 1000 there
are not more than 300 able bodied men on
the reservation.
, 1891-12-09

COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec. s-The house
Of representatives has passed Representa-
tive Childs' bill to prohibit the manufact-
ure and sale of spirits aud intoxicating
liquors in South Carolina except under
certain restrictions. The bill now goes to
the senate.
, 1891-12-09
They're stIlI Mighty Hunters.

The champion deer slayer lives in Day
township, Saratoga county, N. Y. His
name is Hutchinson, and he is ninety-three
years old, but his age does not interfere
with his love of hunting. A few days ago,
while several miles from his home, he
killed a deer that weighed 267 pounds.
His usual tramp is eight miles a day, and
the rife he uses is one that was owned by
his grandfather. In Day township also
lives Freeman Odell, II y~eterah~yho has
slain 200 bears.
, 1891-12-09
For the Children.

Our readers will notice tie advertise
mehtS In these columns of Chamberlain K
Co. Des MONIES, la. From personal ex-
perlence we can say that Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy has broken up bad colds
for our children, and We are acquainted
with many mothers In Centerviile who
would not be without it In the house for a
good many times its cost and are recon.
mendine it every day. -Centerville Is. d..
Chronicle and Index. Twenty-Five cent,
hity cent and 81 bottles for sale by drug,
, 1891-12-09
NOTICE..

Parties wishing their Christmas orders
of Jewelry, Diamond Setting, Special
Designs, Fancy Engraving, Euameling,
etc, done, should please call early and
leave their orders before the holiday rush,
and secure fine work by experienced
hands, at the well known practical jewel
ers, watchmakers and engravers,
ZEHNER. BUECHNER & CO.,
Sixtnenth and Ferguson Streets.
, 1891-12-09
rERsnNAL POINTS.

A. L. Ferguson and B. f. Guy of
ChuRwater are at the Inter Ocean.
Hon. b. f. Fowler came 10 from Sun
dance on the Cheyenne & Northern las:
evening.
, 1891-12-09

First Theatergoer-How was the new
play last night?
Second Theatergoer-Oh, it's grand
Most realistic dramatic success of the
age. They've got a real hydrant on the
.stage-spouts real water. Fought T. sec
it.-Good fTews.
, 1891-12-09

If you desire to make your Eastern
friends happy on Xmas and New Years,
sem them a ticket over the Burlington
noute' and have them come out and
, 1891-12-09

If YOU are going East for the holidays.
see that your tickets read via the Bur
lington Route
, 1891-12-09

The Union Pacific system will sell
tickets to cities of Texas, New Orleans,
cities Of Mexico, Key West, Havana and
New York via steamer from New Orleans
or Galveston at reduced rates.
, 1891-12-09

All common school branches will be
thoroughly taught at the evening schoo
of the Business College.
, 1891-12-09
Boys, Here's Your ChanCel

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darnlng, patching and
buttons sewed op without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-12-09

Iae largest stock of fine / aniics. old
WHISTLES, choice Rqaieurs au1 JupeI6ne
cigars at George Mssten's wei In 1wr
house, corner Sixteenth and ferguson
, 1891-12-09

B Hellman has struck the right idea.
Read his add.
, 1891-12-09

READ HELLMAN'S ADD.
Investigate what Hellman says aboul
, 1891-12-09
SILK MUFFLERS
that cannot be beat for the money.
DISHES.

We have lust received a new i'm
pOrtalion. and in order to make them
move rapidly we have decided to
give 10 per cent reduction on all
Dishes or Cruckeryware sold until
Jan. l., 1892
, 1891-12-09
TOWELS.

We will adopt the check system
again that has worked so successfully
other seasons. so that customers who
wish can have their packages checked
and laid away until they are ready
for them, Mistakes cannot happen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26
HOBOKE EN- T


Councilman Boncelet was buried at two
O'CLOCK this afternoon. The funeral was
a very large one all of the city officials
attending.
The Hoboken independent Pioneers, one
of the strongest social. political organiza-
tons in the city, will hold their annual
picnic at Pohlman's Pavilion on July 3.
Quite a number of Hobokenites atrend-
ed the annual picnic of Court Congress.
A. o. +. Of A., which was held at PohL
mans Pavilion on the Heights this even
ing.
Every Odd Fellow of prominence in this
county is aboard with the excursion Of
Fraternity Lodge, l. o. o. F., today.
The special election to fill the vacancy
In the Board OF Council. caused by the
death of Councilman Boneelet. will oe
held in the latter part of next month
Among those who are prominently men
TONED for the office are Factory Inspector
joseph j. Weinthal and School Trustee
Charles Hicks.
Colonel Enwin A. Stevens Will sail for
Europe in July. It is doubtful that he
will go to camp with the second regi-
ment.
the Hoboken Pioneers of Hobokeu. the
leading Republican club, will give a pic
Dic at Pohlman's Pavilion on June 30.
The National Association of Letter Car
riers Of this city will hold Il summer
nights festival at Pohlman's Pavilion on
the Heights tomorrow evening.
The Board of Health will meet tonight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26
MONMOUTH PARK TRACK.

No Foundation for the Rnmor That
There VIII be Racing There.
The happiness of the Monmouth county
| folk over the prospective harvest Of DOL
lars has been based purely on a rumor
that has no foundation. They rave fan
cied that the upper court of the State has
rendered its decision, and the opinion has
besn based solely on the fact that the
Racing Association has been putting us
track and grounds in condition Tor the
meeting II the decision is favorable. That
they are not jubilant Is evident BY the
fact that the association filed articles OF
incorporation yesterday with the Secre-
tary Of State of New York. The rumor
tina the court has disposed OF the test
suit was settled yesterday by Counsel
Tor Samuel kalisch of Newars, the
co unset for the Linden, Elizabeth
and Clifton associations. who declared
''tae rumor is without foundation. The
question is not In the Supreme Court, +"
continued Mr.. Kalisch, but In the Court
OF Errors and Appeals. upon an appeal
from the Supreme Court, which held that
the act of 1887, which permitted betting
at the race courses In this State. was IN
constitutional. The Ease referred TO Is
Haring against the State. Harin0 was
convicted of selling pools at Paterson,
and in June, 1889, the Supreme Court
held that his conviction was legal. IL
was only last March. through the instru-
mentality of the Monmouth Park Associ-
alton, that the counsel for Haring was in
duced to take an appeal.-.to the Court OF
Errors, and several lawyers were en-
ployed to file briefs in behalf of the consti
tutionally of the net Of 1881, so that the
matter could be decided, | suppose. at the
present term of the Court of Errors. As
that Court is still busy in hearing argu-
ments Ia cases on the regular list, and as
no day has been fixed as yet for the de-
livery Of opinions in cases that had been
argued at the last term, it Is not likely
tina the Court would go out Of its or
binary course to announce a decision for
the benefit of any particular individual or
corporation. 10 may be possible that the
Court has had a conference which re-
suited in favor of the constitutionality OF
the act Of 1887, and which fact has leaked
out and thus has given rise to the rumor
and confidence in Monmouth county that
a decision has been rendered in favor of
the track. 1t is not likely that the Court
of Errors will read opinions before two
weeks an yhow."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26
Cox.

A Supplement to an act entitled IAN act
to prevent the adUlteration and to regu-
late the sale of milk" approved March
fourteenth, one thousand eight hun
dred and eighty-two.
l. BE 1t enacted by the Senate and Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey,
That when any inspector or his deputy
acting under the act to which this is a
supplement- snail take any sample of
milk for analysis, he shall divide said
sample into two parts. shall duly seal
each part in a suitable can. vessel or
deliver, at the time of such taking one
part &c the vender of said milk or to the
person having tine custody of the same,
with a statement in writing OF the cause
of the sample having been taken.
2. And be 1t enacted, Thai in all prose-
cutions under the act to which this is a
supplement-, the defendant may at the
trial produce competent evidence to show
the percentage of milk solids contained
In the sample delivered to him, or to his
agent or servant, as provided in section
one thereof.
3. Aud be 1t enacted, That In all prose-
cutious under the act to which this is a
supplement-, where the violation charged
Is the addition of water or any other sub
stance or thing the defendant may at the
trial produce competent evidence to show
that the same has not been altered or
adulterated.
4. ARd be 1t enacted, That all acts or
parts OF acts Inconsistent with the provIs-
ions of this act are hereby repealed.
Approved April IA, 1891.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26
CHAPTER CcyIII.

An Act to amend an act entitled San ac'
to provide for the construction of mair
outlet sewer heretofore constructed al
the joint expense of two Cities" ap
proved March eighteenth, one Thousand
eight hundred and ninety.
/. Be it enacted by the State and Gen
eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey
That section four of the act entitled IAN
act to provide for the reconstruction oil
main outlet sewers heretofore constructed
at the joint expense OF TWO Cities" ap'
proved March eighteenth, one thousand
eight hundred and ninety, be and the
same is amended so as TO read as fol
lows
4 And be it enacted that the said com-
missioners shall issue acquisitions on the
board having charge aud control OF the
finances of the city to be drained by such
sewer for such sums and for such
amounts as the SAID commissioners may
the said work, the acquiring of
lands and easements, the payments
Of incidental expenses and the carry
ing out of all necessary contracts
with the purposes for which h same il
to be used; that said board having charge
Of the finances of such city so drained
shall thereupon DO authorized TO direct
the payment of the amount so required
TO the contractor or contractors Tor the
performance of work upon said sewer, or
to such other person or persons for the
purposes aforesaid as said commissioners
shall direct, and in order to raise the
moneys required for such payment said
financial board snail have the right from
time to time to borrow money in antici-
patton of the collection OF the assessment
for such ever, and to issue the bonds of
the city therefor under the seal of the
city, signed by the mayor and attested by
the city clerk, which bonds shall run for
any period not exceeding ten years and
shall bear interest at not exceeding five
per cent. per annum and be sold at not
less than par and accrued interest. and
the proceeds of such bonds shall only be
used for the purposes Of this act. and all
assessments collected upon such improve
ment shall be pledged TO the redemption
aud payment of said bonds; provided,
however, that no payments shall be made
by said board having charge and control
OF the finances of such city upon any con
tract for work upon said sewer, until said
board snail have approved of the same.
2. And be it enacted, That the seventh
section Of said act be amended so as to
read as follows
z. And be it enacted, That the said jus
tice of the supreme court shall allow to
each Of said commissioner II C compen-
sation as he may consider equitable and
Just for their services upon the contirma-
tion of said assessment; that said com
~missioners snail have power to appoint a
clerk whose compensation shall also be
fixed by said justice; that the corporation
counsel of such city so drained snail act
as the counse 10 said commissioners with
out extra compensation.
3. And be it enacted, That all acts or
parts of acts which are Inconsistent here
with be and the amt are hereby repealed
and that this act shall take effect imme-
diately.
Approved April II. 1891.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26
christian Endeavor AnnIversary.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church
was crowded to its utmost capacity last
evening with young people of both K
The occasion was the fourth anniversary
OF the Hudson County Local Union of the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
deavor.
A pleasing programme was rendered.
Miss Margaret Thompson performed ex-
~cellently on the organ and a service OF
song was led by Mr.. George H. Confeld.
The address Of welcome was made by the
Rev. /. w. Hathaway, the beloved pastor
Of the Westminster Church. Addresses
were also made by the Rev. Francis r.
Mutually, D.. D., and President Coleman
Of the Y. p. S. Of G. +.
The reports of the Secretary and Treas
urer were read and showed that the
union was in a prosperous condition. The
exercises closed with the hymn God be
with you till we meet again."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-26

LAWS OF NEW JERSEY.
By AUTHORITY.
CHAPTER ccvIi.

CHAPTER CCvIf.
Continued from Third Page.
needed for public use, and the mayor and
aldermen shall, in case of sucn sale, give
a good and sufficient title therefor. or
such title as the city may possess, aud
with the proceeds of such sale or sales
aud OK the bonds hereinafter authorized
the commissioners herein authorized
shall erect the city hall building and pur-
chase the lands as authorized by the sec
ond section of this act for the accommo-
dalton Of the various officers and depart
ments OF the city government thereof.
5. And be il enacted, That section i've
of said supplement, approved May
twenty-eightn, one thousand eight hum
dred and ninety, be n the same Is
hereby repealed.
6. And be 1t enacted, That no bonds
shall be issued under the provisions of
this act beyond the amount of two hun
dred thousand dollars: that said bonds
shall be issued at a rate OF interest not
exceeding five per cent per annum;
that said bonds shall not be sold for less
thar par and accrued interest: said bonds
shall be issued and made payable in such
manner that said bonds to the amount of
ten thousand dollars shall fall due each
year from and after three years from the
date of the appointment OF said commits
sioners; that there shall be included in
the tax levy ana raised by taxation in
such city each year a sum equal to the in
terest upon such bonds ami the principal
of such bonds falling due within the
year.
4. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall
take effect immediately.
Approved April ii. 1891.