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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
EXPERT YERMEULE
City to Have Assistance in
the Drafting of Water
Specifications.
NO CHANCE FOR KlCKERS
Street and Water Board Meets
This Afternoon and Discusses
Water.

The water question has again been
taken up and the officials believe that
this time an advantageous contract will
be made and one to which even the most
hardened water crank will be unable to
object. The first step was taken this
AFTERNOON al meeting of the Street and
Water Commissioners
When the water. question was taken
up before objections were raised because
an expert had not been appointed to
assist in the preparation of specifications
under which bids were to be advertised
Tor. In Difference to the wishes of these
people and with a view to having every
thing in connection with the present pro-
ceedings harmonious the Commissioners
py unanimous vote appointed Cornelius
Q. Vermeule of New York consulting en-
gineer.
In conjunction with Chief Engineer
Ruggles, Mr.. Vermeule will prepare the
necessary specifications. Before they are
adopted, however, they are to be pub
lished and suggestions invited from the
public If any are made which will add
to the strength of the specifications they
will doubtless be embodied. In all mat
ters concerning the first stages of the
work the wishes of property owners are
to be consulted.
The officials do not intend subIecting
themselves to the severe criticism they
underwent in connection with the award
to the Jersey City Company That the
Commissioners propose proceeding slowly
and as economically as possible, Mr.. Yer
meule has been retained by the year at a
salary of $780, His appointment. it is
said. is satisfactory to majority of the
members of the Board of Finance That
Board meets tonight and it is probable
Mr.. vermeule's selection will be con
CURED in.
There are one or two points which are
puzzling the officials. 1t has been prac-
tically decided that the supply to be fur
tiaai1eees III uSe pe coiiecleu III the ROCK
away River watershed The quantity to
be furnished is, of course at least 30
million gallons and the plan gravity.
The possible restriction to the Rockaway
shed brings with it difficulties
In the first place the Supreme Court
has ruled that no company under exist
ing laws can condemn the lands of the
Morris Canal Company in and about
Boonton. These lands are necessary in
the establishment of reservoirs and an
intake in the Rockaway She'd Inasmuch
as the East Jersey Water Company will
doubtless be a bidder under the new
specifications, it is thought that it will
be possible to secure such legislation as
is necessary.
Again, the Jersey City Water Company
has taken no action on the setting aside
of its contract by the Supreme Court. It
still enjoys the right to appeal and will
hold it for three years. An effort is
being made to have the company sign a
waiver of its right of appeal and also
to become a bidder under the new speci-
fications.
The officials as whole feel that all
difficulties will be surmounted and new
water obtained in a manner satisfactory
to all.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
ST. PAUL SAILS.

NEW YORK. Feb 27, 1867 Anne
rican line steamship St. Paul left her dock
this morning at six o'clock bound for
Southampton.
This IS the first trip of the big liner
since she went ashore off Long Branch
about month ago in dense fog. Cap
tain John G. Jamison, who was COM
9letely exonerated from all blame in the
stranding of the st. Paul, was in charge
eff the vessel today.
The steamship was to have sailed last
night, but was not able to get away be-
fore SIX O'clock this morning N She car
rieds hfty-two hrst-class passengers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
THEY WERE PARTNERS.

Jacob Hasselman was tried in the Cen
eral Sessions Court yesterday afternoon
on charge of embezzling 500 from John
O'Hearn. a peddler. of No. 246 Thirteenth
street. O'Hearn furnished Hasse,man
with a horse and wagon and gave him
the money to buy load of stuff. They
and as that practically made them part
ners Prosecutor Winfield said he would
not press the case. The defendant was
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
BROOKLYN JLWFLS STOLEN

BROOKLYN, Feb. 81, -sHe-Between
six and seven o'clock last r.ghe whils
Jacob C. Dettmer, the Vice President OF
the Peoples Trust Company, of No 173
Montague street. and his family were at
dinner, a thief entered his house and
stole about $4,000 worth of jewelry. Mr.
Dettmer has notified the police. but n0s
clue has yet been found to the robbers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
REBELS DEFEATED.
81 Cable Is the United Press.

MADRID, February q, 1S96-A des-
patch to the impartial from Santiago de
Cuba says that General Munoz with 1,200
Spanish troops, has defeated force of
1000 insurgents at Salespacio, and that
General Prats attacked Maceo's com
mand, 4,C00 strong, on Tuesday at Lomas
Guamagarot, skirmishing throughout the
day. The Spanish loss is is killed and
the e,arnv 42
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27

and able men; they have stood the test
of time and experience; they have more
than met the expectations of their
authors; let them stand
Equal Taxation simply means the de-
sire of Jersey City to equalize through
out the State her huge burden of local
indebtedness. In other words. she wants
the State to bend its back and help to
carry her big load.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
NO MARsOVAN MASSACRE.
IN 'nDIe to fve EJllifeU p1,cs2.

coNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. 27. 1896
United States Minister Terrell has re-
ceived information from Marsovan show
ing that there has no massaeres there
as had been reported.
An outbreak has occurred at Adana,
in which twelve Armenians were killed
and forty wounded. 1t is reported that
the Russian consulate at Adana was pill
laged, but this report is not confirmed.
The French consul who went from Mer-
sin to inquire into the affair reports that
order has been restored.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
COMMISSIONER HOOKER SUED.

Street and Water Commissioner Hooker
was sued in the First District Court to-
day for $50 by William Fisher. publisher
of a paper called ssClub Life, The suit
was over a contract for a. Geographic
sketch, the existence of which the Com
missioner says he knew nothing about
Decision was reserved.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
WIVES, OBEY YOUR HUSBANDS. )

John H. Smith, painter. of No. Sc
Thorne street, was arrested yesterday
for refusing to support his wife, This
morning Smith was arraigned before JUS
tice Douglass:<s He said he left his wife
because she went to her sisters house
and refused to go home with him The
Judge said he did quite right The case
was laid over to March 2S next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
TO EXPLORE s0MALILAND.
Bycallc to the United Press.

LONDON, Feb.27. 1Ss6.IThe Pail Mall
Gazette says that Dr. Carl Peters, the
African explorer who was recently elect
ed president of the German Colonial AS
soeiation, is about to undertake a new
exploration of Somaliland in the interests
of a number Of wealthy Americans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
ENdLAND BLUFFED OUT.
Bg Cable to inc United Press.

PARIS. February 27, 1S96.-The soleil
and the Eclair assert that Great Brit
aims isolation and the rebluffs to which.
She has recently been subjected are like
Egy ptian question, England accepting
guarantees for the naturalization of the
Suez Canal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
BAYARD SEES SALISBURY
Rp Cable to the United Pres.

LONDON, Feb 27, 1Sss-United States
Ambassador Bayard visited the Foreign
Office this afternoon and held long con-
ference with Lord Salisbury. The belief
prevails that Mr. Bayard had received
an advance copy of Sir Frederick Pol
locks compilation of the case of Great
Britain In the Venezuelan dispute, which
will be issued next week
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, February 27, 1S96.-Fon
the Sc hours ending at P. NJ, Thursday
For New York City and vicinity
Fair tonight. followed ON Friday by inl
creasing eloudiness and light rainsi
warmer winds becoming easterly.
Hartnett,s Th ermOmeter Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27
THAT FATAL NUMBER I3.

Mrs Mabel Hutchison died last week
in Christ Hospital of typhoid fever. Her
husband. Mr.. John Hutchinson, died OF
The same disease in Christ Hospital abou;
one years ago. Their deaths have led the
friends of the couple to renew the dis
number b. Mr.. and Mrs Hutchison both
died after sitting down. and feasting at
q table around which Is were gathered
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-27

Cures absolute, permanent cares hare given
Hoods Sarsaparilla the largest sales in the
world and the hnsst place among medicines.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

All members of Royal Arcanurn No.
1o47 are urgently requested to meet al
the office of Thomas and Cole. Sedgwick
block. on Monday evening. Dec. Z. at 80
On next Wednesday evening EggIeston
Post. G. a. R, Will elect officers for the
ensuing year. All Of the members are
requested to be present and participate
O'Clock.
The annual assembly of Wichita
Council No. II. r. & 5. NJ, viii be held
Tuesday evening. Dec. S, al 40 o'clock.
for the purpose OF ei=cting officers for the
ensuing year. Every member should be
present.
The regular meeting OF the ladies Of
the Unitarian church viii be held az their
room in the court house on Thursday
Dec. 10. a, 2:39 p. N. All members are
requested TO be present By order OF the
president
Wichita lodge No 10 Knights Of Pyth-
las. are TO give az entertainment on the
evening OF the 10Th inst. in conjunction
with their regular meeting. All members
are requested 10 b. present and visiting
members are invited
The members OF the GentIemea's Driv-
ing CLUB are requested 70 meet a; the Of
Ace % President Amid9n AZ ?. m
Thursday. Dec 10 1886. There viii be
business OF importance. Fred l. John
son. secretary and manager.
Fores; city Legion No. - :. h. A. o.
L. W, VII meet a. tae Office II r. J.
Spencer. over N0yes & Co. dry goods
store. Wednesday evening. Dec. Eta. a.
Z % D. m. Election OF officers. Every
member expected. A &. Cra-ne. Com
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATTERS


Miss Cora Hess is reported to be quite
ILL.,
J.R. Summers OF Hutchinson was here
yesterday.
Mrs. ]. X. LaRue is visiting Mrs. c.
H. Lulins.
Mrs. ]. r. Dyer is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Barnes, of Duluth
Judge Wyatt is still quite sick at his
home on South Water street.
]. B. Lewis and vie Of Kansas City
are stopping in the city for few days.
D. P. Marinne OF Woodward, o. t.,
called yesterday, enroute to New Mexico.
The patrol wagon went TO the shop
Yesterday. for a few repairs Of minor
nature.
The Occidental hotel has again chang
ed hands. Mr.. j. Duncan Of Augusta, is
the purchaser.
Officers Sutton and Wood arrested
James Nckinstry yesterday upon
charge of petit larceny.
3. H. Pierce of Mt. Hope and Miss
Nora X. Beal OF Bentley were granted 4
license to wed yesterday.
Miss Mayme Mahaney has accepted a
position with the Dold Packing company
as stenuographer and clerk.
The latest petition is being circulated
by Mr. A Clark. who desires a position
as blacksmith in the Leavenworth peni-
Tertiary.
The ominous sign of paint" is now
appearing in many unexpected places in
the city and the coat sleeves suffer ac-
cordingly.
Miss Nellie and Mr. Charles Poffen-
berg, who have bene visiting here for the
past two months, have returned 10 their
home at Richmond Mo.
Tickets for the Clarence Eddy concert
at the Cathedral this evening may be
procured at the church this afternoon
and evening and seats reserved.
The doors of the Cathedral will be
opened at o'clock for Clarence Eddy's
sacred concert and the first number on
the program will be rendered al o'clock.
Yesterday afternoon the Fifth and
Sixth grades of the Carlton school de-
feated the Lincoln Street school team in
IA lively game of football. The score was
IS to 0.
The sacred concert at the Catholic
church with it's organ recital by Clar-
ence Eddy. and some very attractive and
beautiful vocal selections, promises 10
be very largely attended.
The board Of health has not acted as
yet upon the petition of the West Siders
concerning the dump, as DR.. HUpp has
resigned and Dr.. Allen is out of the city
and DR.. Minick alone is left.
Ex-Mayor John B. Carey arrived yes
terday from California and Will remain
in the city few weeks visiting and on
business. He looks as if he was enjoy
ing the most excellent health,
The Gentlemen's Driving club is con-
templating for next year a season o;
greater magnitude than this. and to that
end the secretary has issued a call for
meeting at the office OF President Ami
don for Thursday evening, Dec. 10. at 5
D. m.
The shoe Of the man who was arrested
riday night was found after he had peen
placed in Jail and the counterfeit dol
lar was found in it. While the shoes or
his two companions were being searched
he slipped his shoe off and pushed II uE-
der a bench unnoticed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
Card of Coincidence

At regular communication OF Queen
City Lodge No. 20. d. of FL. December
4. 1895. the following preamble and reso-
buttons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. 1t has pleased the Great
Architect of the universe to remove from
our midst of Brother George kayser,
and
Whereas. II Is but just that fitting
recognition of his many virtues should
be had: Therefore be il
Resolved by Queen City Lodge No.
20. ID. of H., on the registry of the lodge.
That. while we bow in humble submits
sion to the will Of the Most High, we DO
not the less mourn for our brother who
has been taken from Us.
Resolved. That in the death OF George
Kayser this lodge laments the loss OF a
brother who was ever ready To proffer
the hand of aid and the voice of SYM
patty 10 the needy. destitute and dis
tressed of the fraternity; an active mem
Der of this lodge whose utmost endeaYOrs
were eXerted for its welfare and pros
perity; friend and companion who was
dear TO US all; citizen whose upright
and noble life was a standard OF Suuia-
ton TO his fellows.
Resolved. That the heartfelt SYM
Iathy of this lodge be extended to his
family in their Affections.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the lodge,
and a copy thereof be transmitted To the
widow of our deceased brother, and 10
each of the daily newspapers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
BUSY WITH MIR. DAWES
Mr.. ID. M. Brown of Wichita is One of the
Socially Inclined at Cantnn

Canton, Ohio, Dec. 5.-Majo r Mckinley
had little opportunity for an outing this
morning. He was engaged most of the
time with Mr.. Charles @. Dawes of Chi
cdgo, who remained the guest of the fami
ly during the night. Mr. Dawes left for
Washington on the 2:05 Fort WAYNE
train.
Congressman A. J. Hopkins OF the
Eighth Indiana district was among the
early callers on Major Mckinley. SION
ping over In Canton on his way IN tho
national capital. With Mr. Hopkins was
Congressman George E Foss of tho
Seventh Illinois district The representa-
uves had pleasant talk with the pres,-
dent-elect and left on the afternoon train
for the east
Congressman-Elect Mcintyre of Mary
land arrived here at 1920 this morning
and went direct to the Mckinley resi-,
dence
d. NJ. Brown of Wichita. Kansas. and
colonel Drury of York. Pa. had a very
pleasant talk with the president-elect
during the morning.
A Is. Campbell, one of the Idaho holt
ers of the St. Louis convention. with bis
wife. Is here 10 visit her parents. In an
interview Mr. Campbell said he did po-
expect silver senators TO attempt To blocl,
legislation People. he said. now want
10 give the Republican party fair
chance. A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
EXTRA SESSION PROSPECT GOOD
Whist Those Who Know if Anybody Does
say Aboutit.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 5.-There is
practically no longer any doubt of the in
tention of President-elect Mckinley to
convene the Fifty-fifth congress in ex-
ira session early next spring. There
were several arrivals of friends and con-
fidants of Major McKinley's direct from
Canton today VINO brought the very posi-
tive announcement that a call for a
special session to be convened few
days after the 4th of March, had been
decided upon. 1t was stated by men in a
position TO know, that this decision had
been definitely reached by Mr.. Mckinley
since his consultation with Mr.. Dingley,
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee, and Mr.. Dingley had been trusted
with the privilege of making known this
intention at the proper time. Senator
Thurston, one of the latest arrivals from
Canton, expressed today in the most
positive terms the conviction that an
extra session would be called. The SEN
ator was one of the earliest and staun-
est supporters of Major Mckinley and
there is every reason for believing that
his utterance is inspired to degree,
though the senator himself declines to
say that such is the case.
"Ail | can say he said today, ais that
] have very recently seen Major McKin-
ley. and that / am convinced that a ses-
sion OF the next congress will be called
for about the 18th OF March. That ought
10 be satisfactory. / cannot quote any
one, but l do not consider that there is
any doubt on the point"
Shall we have the extra session re-
gardless Of the result of the senatorial
elections this winter" was asked
Yes; the complexion of the senate will
not be allowed to influence the decision
at all. The Republican administration
has. been elected under a pledge to the
people to reform the tariff, and its duty
TO the country is to proceed about that
business at the earliest possible moment
and either to keep its pledge, or make it
manifest that it is impossible to do so. [
think we ought to secure a tariff which
could be put into effect by the beginning
OF the next fiscal year"
Senator Thurston said he did not con-
elder the passage of the Dingley bill at
the short session as probable.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
DAYS FIsTIc EVENTS
including Decisions in Favor Of Mike Lsea-
ard aad Lesis~ Pierce.

New York. Dae 5.1The Montauz Attn
ietic club. new organization. opened
It's doors at eordhs. I, l.. with three con-
tes;s tonight Lightweight, Sam Tomkias
a Asotria. Ia IL sknocsed out Tom Mcri-
arity OF iIslyci<e = Mss&. la the fifth
rounnd. Patsy Haley, OF Buffalo knock
"a out John Madden of Brooklyn. Ia the
fifteenth round.
New York Dec. 5.-Nike Leonard to-
night knocked out stanton Abbott. the
English lightweight. In the third round
in the Bf0okfyn Bridge Athletic clue.
The meo fought az catch weights aad
Leonard had the better OF 1t from the
start
The bout between Joe Burke Of this
cts and Maurice Hasefstrom Of proyi-
dsnce WIS Gnppei by the police ia the
third ro4nsf fiatarstrorn was roored
twice and the gong Saved him from a
Knockout
Philadelphia. Pa Dec 5--Lesiie Pierce
OF this city and Joe Burns Of Brooklyn
fought four rounds tonight az the Ar;
Athletic club. The Philadelphia boxer
easily ogtpointef BuTns and had the
fight won at all Stages
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
,,ntru want any currency legislation

country want any currency iesioid'ioii
In congress this winter?
at think the business interests are look
snr forward to the time when that ques-
ton can be taken up by congress IN an
Intelligent and nOn-partiSan way, repli-
ed Mr.. Hanna. Party lines nave peen
broken down on that issue ana now IL
remains to be dealt with by the best
thought of both parties.
The truth is. our currency matters
are in pretty good shape; think Tnere
Is nothing about the currency question:
There is no question about the Re
publicans of the west wanting conser-
Native tariff bill passed by congress.
Nj. Hanna was besieged by newspaper
men all day but he laughingly declined
TO discuss cabinet rumorS or to say any
thing about the reports If the effect that
Mr.. Mckinley had decided upon an aXtra
session.
After the return of the party TO the
Arlington, Mr. Hanna took lunch with
Mr. Henry c. Payne Of Wisconsin, MI.
A. NJ Parker of this city and General
Porter of New York. Subsequently Mr.
Hanna. Mr.. Payne, General Porter, Sen
ator Proctor and Representative Bah
cock of Wisconsin walked over TO the
White House, where they had some
what extended talk with Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Woodward. the prospective chair
man of the inaugural committee, had
conference today with Mr.. Hanna at the
Arlington and after his departure dele
cation of citizens of Washington called
and formally protested against Mr.. Wood
wards appointment on the sole ground
that he was Democrat. although he
favored a gold Standard, and that the
craftsmanship should be by right given
b a Republican. Mr.. Hanna said to the
delegation that the question Of chairman
ship had not been definitely decided upon
and that he would give their protest full
considera ton. Il is believed, however,
that Mr. Hanna sees no valid objection
to Mr. Woodward serving as chairman
and that he is very likely to receive the
appointment
This evening Mr.. Hanna dined at ex-
Secretary John W. Fosters, and among
the guests who were invited TO meet him
were Minister Hatch and Secretary Has
tings of the Hawaiian legation, Senators
sherman. Morgan, Hale. Hawiey, Chan
fler, Proctor, Lodge and Elkins; Rep
resentatives DalZell, Bariah, Wilkins,
Gardner, Hubbard and John Hay.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
FELLOWS AND HORR IN DANGER n
Two Noted New Workers. in . Very Critical
Condition,

New York, Dec. 5.-District Attorney
john r. FelIows lies al the point of death
at his home in this city. His family have
given up hope.
Colonel Fellows rallied little shortly
after noon, but toward night il was an
nounced by the attending physician that
he was growing rapidly worse.
The physicians in attendance made the
following statement: Colonel Fellows
is suffering from a membranous tumor
in the stomach. 1t Is an liberated, can
cerous growth, which has been develop
ing for some time. Colonel Fellows is
in a high fever and is delrious at times
His heart is giving out and the chances
are that he will not see day
Late tonight Colonel Fellows was I'M
conscious and cannot live more than a
few hours
New York. Dec. 5-Ex-Congressm
Roswell G. Horn is seriously i'll at his
nome in Plainfield, y. j.. with bronchitis
and complication of other diseases. He
took an active part in the recent cam
paign and made many speeches in diff
ferent parts of the country for Mckinley.
He travelled more than 10. 900 miles and
returned home the day before election.
Few days later he was taken sick.
physicians consider his case critical
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-06
RATES 20. TnE INAUGURATION
JOINT Transe Lilac. wiii Make One Fare fer
the Roaad Trip

Chicago Dec. 5--Tbs managers OF the
lines u the joint Traffic association have
approved fhs recommendation ~ the
Central Passenger COMMITTEES. regarding
Klnley IS president Il me United ssztes.
The rate wili Dc one fare Sor TIE roazad
trip. Tickets wiii BE- sold on the frss
four days ~ March and the final return
limit all BE- az any time between March
. and Is
The roads % tire Western Passenger
association have followed tss Example ~
the lines al the Ceafrsi Passenger corn
ruitt~e an granting HOLIDAY rates Tor
stgsen;s returning 70 their bones for the
EoIidays r. ksfz a. reduced rates Sfl
be granted to students BEARING esTsif-
cate~ from the presidents - to eo!lsSes
AZ which they have a<sn ATTENDING.