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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX.
Preparing Tentative Aists-Honest
Compliance with the Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1s95.-Commis-
sioner Miller has received preliminary
reports from many of the 63 internal
revenue collectors as to the number of
people they estimate in their district
will be subject to the income tax.
These estimates, so far, are necessarily
crude and inaccurate, but, upon a rough
compilation, Commissioners Miller esti-
mates there will be $4,000 separate re-
turns of corporations and individuals.
Numerous letters have been received by
Commissioner Miller from lawyers and
others representing corporations, and es-
tates, ETC., adj of whom express their
purpose of complying with the law at
once and only write, to have explained
some point not entirely clear to them.
Commissioner Miller says that, as far
as his correspondence and his interviews
with business men and their attorneys
goes he is convinced that there is a
general desire to make honest and full
returns.
Mr.. Miller says the receipts from the
income tax, he is convinced, will exceed
the early estimates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
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DIED.

RoMAINE-On Friday February 1, Annie A,
wife of Isaac Romaine,
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, from her late residence,
No. 407 Bergen avenue, Jersey City Heights,
on Sunday, February S.SSt P. NJ.
TAYNToR-suddenly on Friday, February /,
1885, Minerva Tayntor, in the 77th year Of
her age.
Funeral services will be held at her late
home. the residence of her son-in-law, Will
liam A. Lewis No 2sS Barrow street on Mon
day afternoon, February A. at o'clock,
FISHER-In this city, on Friday, Feb l, 1895,
at her residence. No. 205 Pavonia avenue,
Martha a. Redfeld, wife of Cornelius
Fisher, in her list year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
| HIGHAM-on Sunday, Jan. 27, 1895, Thomas
Higham in his 43d year.
Funeral private.
Interment in New York Bay Cemetery.
| HOPPER-On Thursday, Jan. 81, 1896, Electa
f., esteemed and beloved wife of F. L..
Funreal on Sunday, Feb. s. 1925, at P NJ,
from Grace NJ. E. Church, Tonnele avenue,
Marion.
RoBERTsoN-In this city, on Jan 81. 1895.
at his residence. No. 526 Jersey avenue,
Walter Robertson aged 58 years.
The employees OF Adams Express Co., also
employees of Pennsylvania F. R. Co., at Jer-
sey City. and Guiding Star Council, No. 522,
Royal Arcanum, are invited to attend the fu-
neral services on Saturday evening" Feb ..
at o'clock. and Sunday. Feb. g, at P.
M, at his late residence. No. 52S Jersey ave-
Interment on Sunday, Feb. s. at 2. oe clock
p NJ.
RoMA1NE-1n this city. on Friday. Feb. l.
1875, Annie A. Roraa;nc.
Notice of funeral hereafter. ~
SGH0LB-4Cn Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1926, Adam
ss-.o.i,a s.ee1 = esrs aild 40 lnontns.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
the funeral services on Sunday, Feb s. 1885,
from the residence of his daughter Anna
Makhom, No. 1877 Congress street, at 2 P. NJ.
SHERIDAN-on Thursday Jan. 81, 1895, John
Sheridan, beloved son of Mary and the late
Thomas Sheridan. in the 2sd year of his
age.
speetfully invited to attend the funeral on
Monday, Feb. 4. at A. NJ, from his late
residence, No 221 Provost street; thence to
St Mchaers R. C. Church, where solemn
high of requiem will be offered for the
happy repose of his soul
SNIITH-On Thursday, Jan. 81, 1895, Ethel be-
loved daughter of Nathaniel and Alice
Smith, aged 10 years. IL months and 80
Relatives and, friends of the family are in
vited to attend funeral services on Saturday
evening, Feb. ?. at P. NJ, from residence
of her parents, No. 1o6 IL Clinton avenue
TRENERY-In this city, on Thursday, jan 81,
1850 Sarah Trenery, in her list year.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
the funeral services from her late residence,
No. ls7 Jackson avenue. on Sunday, Feb. 3,
at 2:30 P. NJ
pYREE-william James, Jr., infant son of
months departed this life Thursday, Jan.
81, 1895. at 1880 P. NJ
The funeral Will at the residence of
his brother-in-law Mr. c. H Armstrong,
No. 1l3 Pacific avenue, Sunday Feb g. at 1880
O. clock Friends of the family are invited
to be present. Rev. r. A. McGuinn. of Balti-
more Nd will officiate.
Interment at Arlington Cemetery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
new ELEVATION Bill.
Conference Of Board Of Trade
and Assemblymen on Meas
ures Affecting Hudson
County.

Messrs Joseph A. Dear, A. J. Corcorani
Mungo J. Currie. Humphrey w carr
and H. V. Condict, representing the
Committee on Legislation of the Board
of Trade, met with Assenblymen Nc
Andrew, Gruber. Schober and Nutzhorn
and ex-Assemblyman Thomas McEwan
at the Union League Club house last
night and discussed legislation which is
desirable for Hudson County ana TINS
city particularly.
The best method of advancing Sehober'
equal taxation bill, Gruber's lower gas
measure, track elevation and cheap Ter
riage were discussed at length The
greater part of the evening was taken
up in discussing a bill for equal taxa
ton.
It was proposed to amend the bill now
before the House so as to make II
read that all real estate OF railroad
corpora tions, main stems and passenger
depots and all other buildings be SUD-
jected to local taxation, taxable In the
various taxing districts where found.
1t IS proposed to have the taxes collect
ed by the State, the State to retain
one-half of one per cent. for State pur-
poses on such property. committee,
consisting of Messrs. r. 3. Seymour,
William L. Douglass, Charles Furst,
Joseph A. Dear, Mungo ]. Currie, A.
]. Corcoran and Henry V. Condlct, was
appointed to prepare new Dill IN Whlch
the desired amendments will be en-
bodied.
When approved by the Board of Trade
It will be offered as substitute for the
'i-' MEAN TO PASS THE BILL.
The members of the Board OF Traoe
will spend time and money IN Irenton
to secure the speedy passage OF the new ,
committee believe that there Is fair
chance of an equal taxation bill becom-
ing a law this winter.
Essex county Officials, VINO are max
ing a hard fight for the abolition OF
grade crossings. have prepared bsil.
which will be offered as substitute Tor
the bill now in committee. The Dill was
talked of last night and it was decided
and ask if they desire. the enlargement
of the Board of Trade of this city ana
all the track elevation and Improvement
societies.
WHAT THE SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES
The substitute provides that the State
of New Jersey shall appropriate not
more than S500,000 year, or q total OF
not more than s2,5o0,000, towards the pur-
pose, the money to be raised with $780,
600 now in the treasury and the taxes
which shall be paid by life insurance
is SIPS, coo a year, all of which comes from
cities OF the first class-nearly all from
Newark. AT present Jersey City pays
100000 more than it's share of railroad
tax, and Mr.. Riker thought it only rea-
sonable that the insurance tax and Jersey
City surplus should stand off the grade
crossings. By the bill the State will
10 per cent and the railroads 65 per cent.
It meets with the approval of the local
grade crossing agitators, particularly
Andrew 7. Corcoran. who is looking
Elevation Society. Assemblyman Eisele
favors the bill. but believes that the
railroads should bear all the expense
of elevating tracks. The Hudson mem--
bers promised the bill their support, and
there is a possibility of its passage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
DRILLING FOR A PRIZE.
Entertaanment oftae O.. %. Howard
COpmuany.

The General o. o. Howard Guard,
Company 8, Boys Brigade, held an en-
tertainment at the Linden Avenue M. II.
Church last evening, the chief feature
OF which was competitive drill Tor a
handsome gold medal offered py the
trustees of the church. The church, IN
cluding the Sunday school room ana IL
brary. was crowded to the doors, and
chairs had to be placed in every aisle
to accommodate those present. In the
audience were many prominent citizens,
among them being Reuben Simpson,
President of the Board of Aldermen,
Assessment Commissioner Michael
Schultz. Jr., Finance Commissioner ).
j. Detwiller, County Clerk John G. Fisher,
Past Commander Patterson of Zabrisk!e e
Post Director of the Board of Educa-
ton William H. Beach. Commander Il.
Sands, of Van Houten Post, and Major
Thomas Whightman of the First New
Jersey Battalion, Boys Brigade. There
were delegations from every company of
the Boys Brigade in Hudson county.
The programme was an excellent one,
the competition drill being the last num-
Der. It was participated in by:-Choir,
Rally Round the Flag Miss Ellis of
Tottenville, S. l., piano solo: Miss Mamie
Smith, recitation; Mr.. William Vreeland,
banjo; Mr.. e. Hermann, piano; Lleuten-
ant VIM. Feree, tenor solo; quartette,
members of o. o. Howard Company
Miss Edith Jones, recitation; duet, MISS
Edith Vreeland and George Hampton;
Mr.. Rehan, either; Misses Kleppe and
Ingersou vocal duet; Major Lynch of
Van Houten Post Drum Corps, evolu-
tions with the Drum Majors baton; Wal
ter Saybolt, recitation; choir, Tramp,
Tramp Tramp, the Boys are Marching
Van Houten Post Drum Corps, selections.
Mr. Frank O. Cole delivered an inter
esting address on "Reminiscences OF the
Battle of Cedar Creek" in which en-
dress was illustrated with war maps
and was one of the features of the even-
ing.
The judges selected for the drill were
Mr. w. H Beach, County Clerk Fisher
and Mayor Wanser. The Mayor, how
ever, was unable to be present, and
Commander e. Sands of Van Houten
Post and Major Whightman of the Boys
Brigade were appointed judges. The
in the manual of arms, according to
Hardy's tactics. The competitor was
finally narrowed down to Sergeants Jas.
Kay and Fred Pitzer, Jr., who drilled
together for fully quarter of an hour.
The judges selected Sergeant Kay as
the winner.
The announcement of the selection met
with hearty applause, Sergeant Kay
being one of the most popular members
of the company: Mr.. Beach in a neat
speech presented the valuable trophy to
the happy Sergeant. After the presen-
tation refreshments were served to the
audience.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Mrs Stebken Dies Suddenly From
Heart Disease.

Annie Stebken. a young girl, eighteen
years old, who lives with a family on
Garden street. Hoboken, went to her
mothers house at No. 315 Adams street,
last night to sit with her awhile, as she
was in the habit of doing. Her mother.
Mrs. Anna Stebken, lived alone and sup
ported by Annie and married son who
lives at No. 13 Leonard place, Jersey
City Heights. When Annie entered the
house last night about 1856 o'clock. she
bounded up the stairs in her usual mans
mer with a. Halo. mother dear, how
are you?" but instead of receiving the
customary CHEEKY, rmenly5., her mother
never answered her. With some mis-
givings. Annie flew into the room, and to
her horror discovered her mother lying
upon the bed dead.
Not knowing what else to do, she lock-
ed the house I'D and went on the Hill
looking for her brother John. She never
found him until this morning. When
John heard of his mothers death, he
notified the police. who in turn notified
Death is supposed to have been caused
from heart disease.
Mrs Steblsen was fifty-th years old,
and was a widow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
THANK MR.. oAGNEY.
Hudson City Improvements League
Want n Park.

The Hudson City Improvement League
met at Groescheps Hall last night Aid.
Dohrmann presided. The members ex-
pressed pleasure at AssembIyman David
H. Cagneys success in passing through
the House his bill for steps at the foot
of Laidlaw avenue. A letter was sent
to the Assemblyman thanking him for
his efforts in behalf of the residents of
the Heights.
The subject of park to be located
on the Heights was discussed, and sew
eral places were proposed as suitable
sites. The old ball ground at Oakland
and st. Pauls avenue was selected by
one member, who said 1t could be leased
for a number of years at trifi.ng sum.
The property is owned by the Erie Rail-
road Company.
Another place selected was the Bella
VISTA or Beautiful View at Pallsade
and Newark avenues. This property is
more suitable for park than the ball
grounds, it being on higher elevation.
The members believe that the people on
the Heights should push the project with
say, will soon be lost. The property Is
now available. and unless 1t is secured,
it will be used for building purposes.
The property owners on 0t. dul ave-
nue., from Palisade to Summit avenues,
have aIl signed for the Improvement of
that thoroughfare. Ninth street, from
Brunswick street to the foot Of the
ELL, is sorely in need of improvement.
The League will arrange with the North
Hudson County Railroad Company for
the paving of the street, which is now
monopolized by the company's tracks.
Alderman Dohrmann was appointed a
committee of one to interview the Cor
poration Counsel concerning the water
front near the ferry house of the Central
Railroad Company. The piece of prop
erty referred to lies north of the ferry.
It is owned by the city, but IS used By
the Railroad Company. The members be-
lieve the Railroad Company have no au-
thority to use the property.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
TIE CASINO TO REOPEN.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 1Ss5-The famous
Casino, which has been closed for some
time during litigation, will reopen Feb
ruary lS under the management of Ru-
dop dopn Are as Of o OLD the
by Jury" Miss Ada Palmer Walker,
an Australia prirna donna, who is regard
ed by the people of that continent as q
second Melba, whose understudy and
successor she was in the opera at Mel
bourne, will make her American debut
on this occasion. and much interest is
manifested as to the impression she will
create upon occidental audiences. Mr..
Aronson and his associates believe that
they have found in Miss Walker q prima
donna who will reflect as much credit
upon their judgment as have the numer-
Gus ether operate stars of the first rank
who have gained first laurels at the
Casino
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
SHOT HIS ooMRADE THEN HIMSELF

HoLYoKE, Mass, Feb. 2, 1S95.-Patrol-
man P. J. Devereaux killed Patrolman
M D. Fenton at the Hclyoke Police
Station at 7:55 this morning and then
killed himself. The shooting was ap-
parently without motive, and took place
in the patrolmen's room as the day
squad was getting ready to go out.
Devereaux entered the City Hall base
mems room. Fenton was sitting near the
door, and Devereaux stepped directly
behind him and shot him behind the
right ear and then instantly shot him
self Both died before any aid could be
secured. Deyereaux had been brooding
over recent develoSnents regarding the
liquor license, ana had said that he
would be put off the Yorce on account
of his testimony. He was probably in
sane, as he had never quarrelled with
Fenton. Both were temperance men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
PREPARING FOR THE GREAT BALL
Fourth Regiment Committees Work |
ing Hard for ITS Success.


ing Hard for Its Success.
The committees in charge of the In
augural Ball of the Fourth Regiment
Arr22ory have worked untiringly and un-
ceasingly, and the result of their efforts
is pleasing to all interested. The drill
shed will be used as the ball room and
boxes are being erected around the room
for the patronesses and dowagers. These
boxes which will command the best views
of the dance will be sold ct auction.
Interest has been aroused and the de-
mand for boxes is great One lady, prom
inent in society. said she must have a
box at whatever cost, and there are
others who are equally persistent. The
bidding promises to be spirited and the
auction will probably be highly inter
esting.
Maresi has been engaged aS caterer
and the supper room will be second only
to the ball room; to some people. no
doubt, its powers will be more persuasive
than those of the ball room. The aues-
ton of music has not as yet been de-
cided. Every effort is being made to Sc
sonsa fo Band bd Whsh fe ntea M e. ss4a
The committee has offered every induce
ment to Sousa. even promising to pay,
hsds he s1 "a e age apa to ssed
them the next day to the point where
they left The arrangements have been
almost concluded. and the. committee
feels sanguine that the best band IN the
country will furnish an accompaniment
to the clanking of swords and the tap
ping of the small feet of Jersey City's
girls on the waxed floor. IT, however,
Sousa remains obdurate, one of the
other famous bands will be engaged.
Governor Morton and his staff have
been invited to grace the ball, but while
hope of his coming is expressed, his
official acceptance has not as yet been
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
NO SUPREME COURT APPOINTMENT

Mr.. Edward F. C. Young had lots of
visitors in the First National Bank this
morning, among whom were Governor
Werts. United States Senator James
Smith, Mr. Bernard NJ. Stanley.
The Governor smiled when News"
reporter asked if there was any truth
In the rnmor that he had made the ap-
po,ntment to the vacancy in the Supreme
Court.
NO he replied, IT have not made IL
vet
AS for the United States Senator, he
was simply in town on private business,
and fEr Shaniey was anxious to see If
the Consolidated Traction Company was
all risht. Being assured it was he left
for NeWark
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
FIRE ON TIE TAURIO.
Ru Cobie 70 tlIc unftcc Pres.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2. 1S95.-The British
steamer Tauric, Captain Jones, from New
York, January p, arrived today with
fire in hold number 4. The flames We're
extinguished
The fire, which was caused by an cleo
trio wire, was discovered on January
80. A hole was at once cut through the
deck and steam was injected into the
hold, where the cotton was burning. On
the 31st, after the fire had been got under
control sufficiently to allow of the hold
being explored, the body of the ships
electrician was found. He had evidently
been suffocated while engaged in repair
ing the wire. Three men who discovered
the electricians body had a narrow es-
cape from sharing his fate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
GAMBLING HOUSE RAIDED.
The Police Finally Capture the EEeR,l
bers of the fHusArat CIu6.

Charles Darrin. James Green, Joseph
Douney, Peter Hay, Walter Muddle. Geo.
Bolts, Henry Harrison, John Donovan, Pat
rick -O'Brien and William Duncan. mem
bers of the Musk Rat Club" were pris-
oners in Justice Potts Court this morn
ing. They had club house in South
Cove. where they gambled day and
night They had peep holes in the side
of the club house and always. had SEN
tinels on guard to prevent surprise
from the police Policemen Heath, ,Keefe
and Mcmahon gathered them in last
night, however, very neatly. Justice
Potts this morning gave them the op-
milton of paying s3 fine or going to Snake
Hill for fifteen days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
JUDGE M'GRATH's EYES.

Judge John A. McGrath went to New
ark today'to consult DR.. Kipp, the emf
nent oculist, who will perform an opera
ton on the Judges eye. For the past
two years Judge McGrath has been
troubled with an afi1iction of the pupil
which has prevented him dur ng the last
khree weeks from reading The opera
ton is not harmful and will restore the
sight effectively
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
CURTIS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 1S95.-Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury w. E. Curtis
arrived in this city last evening to con-
tinue his conference with Assistant
Treasurer Jordan and the representatives
of the banking houses which will prob
ably take the bonds for the Government
when issued. He will see the representa-
tive financiers this morning, and will be
in communication with Secretary Car
Isle by long distance telephone.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
NEW CORPORATION.

The Standard Manufacturing Company,
a new corporation filed its articles with
the County Clerk this morning. 1t pro-
poses TO manufacture all appliances for
the complete equipment of street raj
ways. The company commences business
with capital of $1,000. The stockholders
include John c.. Bowles and Josiah A.
Webber of Brooklyn, and Harry w.
Douty of Asbury Park. The principal
places of business will be in Jersey
City and New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
QUEEN LII ARRESTED
81 Cable b the United Press.

: LONDON, Feb. 2, 1895.-The "star"
publishes Honolulu despatch, under
date of January 10, which says:-All of
the leaders of the recent abortive revolt
have been arrested, and are being court
martialed. Three of them pleaded guilty
Of high treason. Ex-Queen LiliuolSalani
has been arrested. charged with COM
plicity with the Insurgents. The Gov
ernment is vigorously maintaining mar
tial law
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
THEIR BLUFF DIDN'T WORK.

Thomas O'Connor, thirty-one years old.
a bartender. of No. 66 Gregory street, and
of No. 206 Warren street. We're arrested
in the D., L. & W. r. R. depot obolsen,
this morning by Officers Haw and Han
Budd and Louis carter OF the road
The conductors said the men refused
to pay their fares and accused Kennedy
Of Striking Carter. Both prisoners were
locked up in the Hoboken Police Head
quarters station.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
OoLoMBIA's REVOLUTION.
BIZ Cdhze to the United Press

PANAMA, Feb. 2. 1S95.-The "Star and
Herald says:-""The Government forces
have engaged the revolutionists in the
State of Tolma. defeating them and
capturing thre hundred prisoners and
quantity of war material.
Miss Caroline Vifcuain, daughter of
the United States Consul General at
Panama, is dead. Her funeral takes
nlaca tndaV'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
OPENING OF A NEW CAFE.

A new cafe and restaurant viii be
day evening next by William B. Len
drum, an old resident of that district
Fifteen hundred Invitations have been
sent to prominent people and they will
be entertained with music and refresh
ments. Mr.. Lendrum was formerly con-
neeted with the Keystone. and promises
to supply first class restaurant which
the vicinity has for years needed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
TE:L-Ep! hone
RATES I

$50, $50 and $75 per year,
according to number of mes
sages sent and character Of
service. Full g-distanee
equipment. Call Telephone $40
Jersey City, or write The New
York and New Jersey Tele-
phone Co., 8 Erie Street, Jersey
City.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
COULDN'T KEEP OUT OF THE SALOON

James Tierney. sixty years old, of No.
674 Communipaw avenue, while drunk
last night. slipped and fell on Virginia
near jackson avenues. He lay there
Until picked Up at 3.30 o'clock this morn
ing by Patrolman McGovern. AIcGoyern
and Virginia avenues. While he. was
pulling the box he stood Tierneye up
AGAINST the door of Fl. Farringtons
saloon.
The old man was unable to keep his feet
and fell through a large window, cutting
his head and hurting his back He was
taken to to the Fourth precinct police
station, booked IS a drunk and sent to
the City Hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
TIE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

PARIS, Feb. 2, 1S95-''Le Memorial
Diplomatique" renews it's assertion that
the Emperor of Germany and King Hum
bert OF Italy have arranged for & per-
sonal interview, at which Premier Crispi
and Chancellor Hohenlohe will be pres
ent. The object of the meeting, the
paper says, is the formulation of and
agreement upon some important modifi-
cations of the Triple Alliance, to which
will be added a military convention fix
ing the minimum number of troops that
each party to the agreement is to fur
nish in the event of war