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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
The blizzard i'm st, Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Leb. Z, 1S94.-At eleven
o'clock last night snow began falling here
and continued throughout the night until
this morning. When about ten inches COW
cred the ground. At ten o'clock this morn
ing there was no cessation in the downfall and
it now looks as if the heaviest snow of the
season would be recorded. Reports received
this morning show that the storm is general
throughout Missouri and surrounding States.
Railroad traffic is badly delayed, nearly all
trains being from one to four hours late. The
local observer at the weather bureau this
morning issued cold wave bulletin and pre-
diets a fall of 80 degrees in the temperature
before evening This will place the mercury
10 degrees below zero.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
AMERICAN WATER WORKS.

Mr. Charles Corbin presented to Chancel-
lor McGill, Special Master Williams report
upon the accounts of the receiver of the
American Water Works. The receiver, ac-
counting for S25S. 900, was reported as cor
rect; claim of 800 is rejected. and the
travelling expenses of the receiver are
materially reduced. The receiver is allowed
$500 a month from October 30, 1898, to date
Mr.. Flavel McGee who represented one of
the creditors, made a request for a modest
little fee of $1,000 The Chancellor con-
fil1ned the report and laid over the matter
of counsel fee to another date.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
PRINoEss OOLONNA TALKs.

NEW York, Feb. IL, 1884, The Princess
Colonna today, through J. w. Mackay, Jr.,
made the following statement for pubiica-
tion:-
II authorize you to state that my sudden
decision to leave France and come to Amer
ica was due solely to plot that l discoy-
cred that Prince di Galatro-C Colonna, my
husband, had formed to steal one of my chill
dren from me as hostage, individuals hav-
ing been employed by him to that effect, as
well as to closely watch my movements.
(signedD PRINCESS EyELYNE
DI GALATRo- Col LoNNAn - :.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
SHAVING THE UNEMPLOYED.
Barber Caumpano Has Number of
Applicants Today.

On Grove street between Second and
Third, is barber shop owned by John ".
Caumpano, and every Monday, between the
hours of nine A. NJ and four P. NJ, Caum-
pano and his assistants have agreed to
Shave, free of charge, the employed. Twenty
six persons had been shaved up to half
past twelve o'clock, and the majority
of them are young men ranging
from eighteen to twenty-five years of age,
while only three of them were thirty-fiye
years old. Caumpano said that the greater
number of them were comparatively well
dressed, two were well dressed and only
three or four looked any ways poverty
stricken. A few men came in to get their
hair cut who wore boards and did not care
to get shaved, and they were accom-
modated after those wishing to be shaved
had been attended to.
Caumpano says he intends to keep on!hav-
ing the unemployed until times are such that
all those who are willing to work can find
emplOyment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
ooLORED JAY IN TOWN.
Green Goods Men Made His Acc
auaintanee in New York

Green Goods Men Made His Ac-
quaintance i'm New York.
Another victim of 'sgreen goods" men put
in an appearance at Police Headquarters
this morning He was Everett Bell, color
ed, of No. 10 Winchester avenue, Memphis,
Tenn. Bell complained to Policeman Luy-
ster, doing duty in the Central Railroad
road depot at Communipaw, that
he had been robbed of S270
on the New York side of the Central Rail-
road ferry. Policeman Luyster questioned
the man and learned that he had been COM
municating for some time with an agent of
the "green goods men, who gave his name
as Thomas Walsh and address No.
70 West street, New York Accord
ing to Bells story he was met
at Bethlehem, Pa, BY a man who accom-
panied him to New York The police be-
lieve the man was an agent of the green
goods" men. Bell was directed to report the
case to the Church street New York police.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
THE SENATE AND SUGAR.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 1694-The Senate
Subcommittee on Finance began its work
this morning with an earnest effort to get
together on the sugar question, and the
entire morning was put in on this mat
ter Senators Caffery and White of
Louisiana, were both before the committee
for some time presenting the claims of the
sugar growers. The committee at noon had
been unable to reach any conclusion, al
though it is evident a tax will be imposed,
with the possibility of refined sugar having
shade the best of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
WILLIE ROWLAND DEAD.

New YORK.. Feb. 12.-William Rowland,
the sixteen-year-old newsboy who was kept
alive in Manhattan Hospital more than four
teen hours by artificial respiration, died
there this morning.
The case of the boy attracted much atten-
tion among the hospital staff. He apparent
ly died from pneumonia. No traces of res
piration could be detected. Yet for hours
his heart continued to beat by means of ar
tificial respiration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
THE PEuKHAM NOMINATION.
Will BE Reported to the Senat
without Recommendation.


WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1s94.-The Senate
Judiciary Committee this morning by vote
of to agreed to report the Peckham
nomination without recommendation. Mr..
Hoar was absent.
The nomination of Mr.. Peckham was dis
cussed vigorously for some time, and an adj
ditional number of letters were read. The
votes against Mr. Peckham were Messrs.
Pugh, Hill, Teller, Coke and Wilson. These
for him were Messrs. Villas, Lindsay, Mitchell
(Oregonl, Platt and George. Lither side
could have secured postponement, but Mr..
Hill was favorable to the report without
recommendation. Mr. Hoar, who was alb
sent, it was positively stated by one of the
committee, would have voted in the mega
tive, SO that the opponents OF Mr.. Peckham
look upon the result as practically rejec-
ton Mr. Hill expressed himself as satisfied
with the result, and believes the nominee
will share the fate of Mr.. Hornblower. 1t is
probable that an executive session to con-
slider the case viii be arranged for Thurs
daY
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
A CHINESE BRIDGE.

One OF the sights of China is the antique
bridge Of Suen-Tchen-Fow, $500 feet long
and 20 feet wide. 1t has on each side fifty
two piers, upon which huge stones ss.se laid,
some of them twenty feet long. Many
thousand, tons of stone were used in tho
erection df this wonderful bridge, which is
regarded by engineers as indicating construc
tive talent as wonderful as that which raised
the Egyptian pyramids.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
HAVE FALLEN FROM GRACE.

The Rev Thomas Houston of the Elsey
Chapel yesterday afternoon, continued his
tirade against the Seventh Day Adventists
The whole of his discourse amounted to this
That God is of no effect with the Seventh
Day Adventists, and that they have fallen
from grace because they believe that they
are justified under the law and because tney
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
NEBRASKA SNOW BOUND.
Terrific Blizzard Prevail
Throughout the State.

OMAHA Neb. u, 1894. 94.-Nebraska is snow
bound in the strictest sense of the word. For
the last twenty-four hours, a terrific blizzard
has prevailed throughout the State, piling
the snow in enormous drifts. The. fall has
been about twelve inches and following the
eight-inch fall of snow Thursday last makes
the depth at least twenty Inches. The cold
is extremely severe. With few exceptions
Omaha traffic of every description is sls-
pended Trains in every direction last
night were abandoned. The mail trains are
being got through with difficulty. The high
wind has been piling the snow in great
drifts Reports from the interior show stock
in good condition, and farmers are pleased
with the immense snow fall, as it assures
fine winter wheat crop.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
A ooUNTERFEITER ARRESTED.

Patrolman Hennessy this morning arrested
Zaphanio Bill, on the charge of passing
counterfeit money on Saloonkeeper Burke,
of Belmont and Monticello av-
enue. A big bull dog revolver
was found in his possession. He was ar
raigned before Justice Kimmerly, who fined
him $40 for carrying concealed weapons, and
held him for examination on the other
charge
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
MArTERs OF FACT.

Often do we hear, what grand prepa-
ration Rouse's Rheumatic Remedy is to
those troubled with rheumatism Try
bottle.
New Defiance canned Tomatoes now in
ask your grocer for them. Packed only foA
DE. Cleary Grove and 11th streets.
-All the best families use "Renzi" Beer
Eliot & Co., 7S3 Montgomery streed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
BRINKERHoFP AND ERWIN.

Board of Finance VIII ssSit'' On
Them Friday.
The Board of Finance will meet next Fri
day evening. 1t was impossible to get a
quorum on Saturday, President Hitler
alone appearing. When the board meets
next Friday it will have to act upon the veto
from Mayor Wanser of the payment of the
salaries of Messrs. Brinkerhof and Erwin,
and also upon the veto of their appointments.
The Mayor will probably be sustained in the
latter unless the situation changes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
EXPELLED FROM SWITZERLAND.
BIZ cable to he United Pres.

BERNE, Feb. 12, 1s94-The Federal Coun-
Gil has decided to expel from Switzerland
thirteen men who are suspected of being
Anarchists. Among the number are
Giovanni Ottino, who comes from Turin;
Rossi, from Milan, and Cavachinol, from
Mantua All the others are Germans or
Austrians. The passage to England of the
expelled will be paid by the Government.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
BOY PREACHER HARRISON'S WORK
Has Converted Over One Hundred
and SaEen Adulfs

Mr.. Harrison, the boy preacher, continues
his good work at Old Trinity Church. So
far he has made 10 converts. The three
services yesterday were crowded. and much
religious enthusiasm was manifested. Yes
terday there were twelve converts. To-
night the programme of services will be a
varied one. Tuesday night Mr. Harrison
viii preach on the "Unpardonable SIM;
Wednesday afternoon on Tears; Wednes-
day evening" .Flattery of Beautiful
Women; Thursday, ssCol Ingersoll's
Answer; Friday, A Photograph"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
A. Pleasant Hsrospec.

lIistress-'Did you learn how Mrs. Upton was?'
Serv ant''P Please mnni, pulled at the doorbell
half an hour and couldn't make anybody hear.
think the bell had been muf1ed.s
Mistress The ideal How Is the poor invalid to
know that all her friends are anxious about her. II
her heartless relatives have mufed the door beli2
New York Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
PRINCESS EVA BETTER.
Ev Ccble to The Un;ted Press.

LONDON, Feb. 12, 1S94.-Princess Eva, the
six-year-old daughter of Prince Henry Of
Battenberg, and Princess Beatrice, who on
Saturday was thrown from her pony and
seriously injured while riding in the grounds
at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, is better
TODAY
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
BBATIFIoATIoN OF JOAN OF AFRO
Bu Cable to thc Untted press.

ROME, Feb. u, 1894-The Monitear De
Rome publishes decree announcing the
beatifcation of Joan of Arc. The Pope will
tomorrow issue documents showing that the
beatifeation is in accord with the private
records of successive pontifcates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
KILLED IN A HEAD END COLLISION

Fremont, Ohio, Feb. u, 1894. "A report
has just reached here of head end collision
between two freights at the Wheeling and
Lake Erie Railroad, two miles this side Of
Bellevue. Three people killed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YoRK, Feb I2 lsea.--United States Department.
of Agriculture Weather Bureau. Local forecast for
the thirty-six hours ending at eight p. NJ on Mon
day For southeastern New York. including Long
Island: also for Connecticut and northern New Jer
sey:-For today and Tuesday, increasing coudiness,
followed by rain snow slightly warmer Tuesday
morning; clearing colder Tuesday night brisk TO
high northwesterly winds today changing to north
westerly during Tuesday. severe gales with heav!
snow probable.
HarfnefI,s Thermometer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12

The application of Pearson Bros, ths English
OontT actors for the appointment of receiver
lor the Hudson River Tunnel Company, came
IN before Chancellor Mc9itl this morning and
Has postponed for four Eesks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12

A Newspapers smoke and Bottle OF
Fegenspan's Newark India Pale Alssse
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12

If you decide to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
do not be induced to buy any substitute
article. Take Hoods ana only Hoods
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-12
DIED..

CROTTY-0n February TO- Ellen Crotty. the beloved
wife of Thomas B. Crotty. and daughter of the
late Bernard and Anne McAleer, age twenty-four
The National tribune., 1894-05-10

was in command of the forces on the line OF the
Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama,
protecting the lines of supplies TO Sherman
army during the advance Oh Atlanta. During
the battle of Nashville he rendered valuable
service to Gen. Thomas as volunteer Aid, and
received his personal thanks After the war
he resided in Nashville several years. but re-
turned to Indianapolis in 1871, which has since
been bis home. He became a member of the
GAR in 1867, and has commanded George II.
Thomas Post. the largest Post in this Depart
ment. In 1887 and for four successive years, he
served as Assistant Acknowledgement of this
Department, during which time its member
ship increased 5000. In 1851, declining re-
appointment, he was elected Department Com
nander, and served with honor to the Order.
He has been Chairman of the National Pension
Committee for two years Last FALL when all
was doubt and trepidation lest the GAR.
would take some false step on this important
question, and our enemies hoped that we would
be rash and inconsiderate, Comrade Walker, as
Chairman of this committee, presented to the
National Encampment a full report, discussing
the question in dignifed and patriotic man
ner and recommended such firm and Just ac-
ton in the premises that his report received
enthusiastic Endorsement by the whole body of
his comrades. This report has formed the basis
of the GAR. on the pension question, and has
attracted the attention OF friend and foe. We
feel in this State, where Comrade Walker is
known and recognized as a leader that he is
the man to lead us on in the prosecution OF our
claims for the rights of the men who saved the
Nation. We assure the comrades that under
his guidance the Gal Z. will take no back ward
STEP In behalf of the committee-Irvin Rob-
bins Secretary.
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Banses great suffering.

Comrade Long returning from the army took
mp the study Of law, became prominent in his
profession, was chosen TO County Office for many
successive years, rendered nomination for
Congress (which meant an election) but pre-
ferrcd his profession. In 1887 he was elected
Justice of the Supreme Court OF Michigan for
10 years, being the first one elected for that
number OF years. His majority given by the
voters Of his State pronounced his popularity
He is to-day the senior Justice upon the Su-
preme bench Of this State
COmrSde Long entered the g. A. r. as a charter
member of Post las. at Flint. and was one of it's
most earnest supporters. In 1885 he was elected
Department Commander. his term OF office
being noted for its success. His family inter
ests calling him TO Detroit, he transferred his
membership to Post 3S4 Of that city, and is to-
day one of its esteemed members. He is be-
loved by his comrades wherever known. Modest
20 fault, he has neither sought honors nor
notorie;y in the GAR. or politically. The
honors of Office that have come to him have
been placed by people who esteem his worth.
Recently COmrade Long has been brought
into National prominence by his appeal from
the arbitrary and. as he thought unjust ruling
OF the present Commissioner of Pensions rea-
tive TO his pension. 1t was not for his personal
beneht that Judge Long contested Commits
sloner Lochren's ruling for he said at the start:
For myself / care nothing as to the effect &c
the ruling, but thousands of my comrades abso-
lutely rely upon their pension for their living
and for their sake ] shall make a test case. for
believe their money is being unlawfuIly held
from them" He has received thousands of
letters from the veterans coming from every
State in the Union, indorsing his course with
sratitude.-C. V. Z. POND COldwater, Mich.
The National tribune., 1894-05-10
RHODE ISLAND

RHODE ISLAND
Should any comrade or citizen in any part o
the State desire wreath of flowers or othel
floral Offering placed upon the Soldiers and
Sailors monument, or the Burnside statue in
Providence, on Memorial Day, they can have
it done by forwarding the same the day before
to the Asst Adjutant-Gen Of the Depart
ment.
VERMONT
George C. Randall Post Woodstock-Com
John S. Eaton, Woodstock s. V. c., Frederick
Fay, South Pomfret; ]. v. c., Sanford NJ. Whit
ney, Taftsville; Adj't L. J. NJ. Marcy Tafts
vile; @. NJ, Chas. II. English, Woodstock;
Surg, Henry Boynton, Woodstock; Chap,
Andrew J. McKan, Woodstock o. d., Homer
Darling Taftsville; O. g., John @. Morgan,
Woodstock; S. NJ, George 81. Vaughn, Wood
stock; Q. MS, II. II. Woodbury., Woodstock,
WASHINGTON AND ALASKA
In the last General Order the Department
Commander congratulates the comrades upon
the prosperous condition of the Order in this
Department.. Notwithstanding the general de-
preston in all branches of business and the
straitened condition of many comrades the
Department has done well. While it is difficult
to keep up some of the smaller Posts, COM
mendable spirit of fraternity prevails among
the comrades and nearly everywhere appears
an earnest desire to maintain the Order.
The President of the United States having
declared, In message to Congress- that Thou
sands of neighborhoods have their well-known
fraudulent pensioners, and recent developments
by the Bureau establish appalling conspiracies
to accomplish pension Frauds" reward of $50
has been offered for each and every comrsde of
this Department convicted of obtaining PEN
sion fraudulently.
WISCONSIN,
At GAINESVILLE, on April % and &C. there was
assembled large number of comrades of this
Department. The occasion was the annual
Encampment. Fully 1,500 comrades took part
in the parade and many more were in the city,
but did not march. The reports showed that
during the year $4140 had been spent by the
Posts in charity. The Adjutant-Generals report
showed loss of 3Sl. The number reported as
suspended was LOO. radical alteration in
the practice concerning suspension was de-
manded, so that the dues of men who are unable
to pay might be RENTED. Afternoon instead
of evening meetings were recommended in
farming districts. Both Commander and Adju-
tant made plea for permanent Headquar-
tiers. The following are the officers elected !:
Dept Conn., Col J. A. Watrous, of Milwaukee ;
S. Y. C., Richard Carter, Lancaster; j. V. c.,
Charles ii. Russell, Berlin. The Encampment
favored st. Paul as the place for holding the
National Encampment in 1895. and the dele
gates were instructed to cast their votes in its
support.
The National tribune., 1894-05-10

Survivors of the Ram Fleet who served on
the Western rivers during the war are requested
to send their names and postoffice addresses to
the undersigned at an early date, with view
of having a Reunion of these gallant men at
Pittsburg, Pa. in September next, when they
will all be cordially welcomed by the National
Association of Naval Veterans of the United
States. The valuable services rendered by this
Corps demands more prominent recognition
than has yet been accorded to it. The Naval
Veterans do not forget their zeal and faithful
work in our memorable struggle for the Union,
and even at this late day seek to do their share
in placing them before the country in a way
that shall be pleasant to them. These men
will be welcomed to the Inequalities of cur
Fleet, and if sufficient numbers will report
flagship will be detailed for their qusrters.-B.
S. OsBoN, Rear-Admiral, commanding National
Association Naval Veterans, 429 Broadway,
New York.
The National tribune., 1894-05-10
MICHIGAN'S CANDIDATE
For OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, GAR.

At the Department Encampment of Michigan
resolutions were passed indOrsing Chas. ID. Long
for Commander-in-Chiefa and the delegates were
instructed to use every honorable means to
secure his election. Charles ID. Long was born
in Genesee County, Mich, June IA, 1841 His
father, Peter Lcng, moved into the State the
year before from Tcwksbury. Mass, being de-
scendsnt of the family of that name who were
among the early settlers of the old Bay State.
His mothers family was from Connecticut. thus
giving 10 the son the heritage coming from a
sturdy race. Charles was given the ordinary
public school education. graduating at the High
School in the city of Flint near where he was
born. and with a desire TO enter the State Uni
versity. The breaking out of the civil war
caused him to give up his cherished wish of
higher education, and in August, 1861 lie en-
listed as a private in Co. A, Sth Mich. He was
present at the battle Of Fort Pulaski, in April,
1862, and on the 10th of the same month, at the
battle of Wilmington Island, Ca, he was twice
severely wounded, one causing the loss Of his
left arm, the other by ball entering the left
hip, penetrating the body and lodging in the
right groin, where it still remains This wound
has never healed Should it heal death would
follow; it requires attention every day, and
Banses great suffering.
The National tribune., 1894-05-10
VERMONT.
REUNIONS.
Annual Meetings and Other Matters Pertain
ing to Various Organizations.
MISCELLANEOUS.

ing to Various Organizations.
MISCELLANEOUS,
The Society of the Burnside Expedition and
of the Ninth Corps will hold its annual meet
ing at Concord, N. H.. on June 81 The head
quarters will be established at the Eagle Hotel,
where accommodations have been secured. A
book of registry will be provided, and every
comrade is requested to register his name and
address. Those complying will receive the
badge of the society. The society has abolished
the system of annual dues, and all arrears have
been Cancelled. The system of voluntary con-
tributions has been adopted.
MISSOURI.
The I'd Mo. L. A. held Reunion in the hall
of Gen. George G. Meade Post, AZ, Lebanon, on
April -. P. NJ. Musick, President, called the
meeting to order, and stated briefly the object
for which the comrades were called together.
He said that six years ago Reunion was called
at Warrensburg, and that they organized the
association at that time. Since then two Re-
unions have been held at Warrensburg and
three at Springfield. The election resulted in
Col. Nelson Cole Colonel; p. M. Musick. Lieu
tenant Colonel, and E. Kretschmor, Adjutant.
The Reunion will hereafter be held at the same
time and place as Department Encampment.
Fifty veterans of the association of the old
LIST Mo. (Col. Blair's regiment) assembled at the
Merchants on the evening of the 9th to cele-
brate their eighth annual Reunion. The regi-