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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
FOR STRUGGLING CUBA.
Patriotic Address of Colonel Gibcrga
to Van Heuten Post

Many people sat in the rooms of the
Van Houten Fife and Drum Corps last
night, on the top floor of the old City
Hall building. The room was hand
somely decorated with flags of every
country except Spain, and on the walls
hung the pictures of the great and noble
men who fought to free the American
colonies or the bondmen of the South.
After the regular business of the Corps
had been disposed Of, the meeting be-
came an open meeting of sympathy for
the struggling patriots of Cuba.
Mr.. Hervendez. ex-Vice Consul General
to Cuba, declared that Maceo was dead,
but that a man had been put in his
place who is as true to his country as
General Washington was TO his. He
then introduced Col. Benjamin Giberga,
who said:
Republic of Cuba, | thank you most
sincerely for your kind welcome. Jersey
is giving us her aid and Jersey deserves
and occupies very warm place in our
hearts. We know that all the people in
the United States are heart and soul with
us in our great struggle against Spanish
oppression. The grandest night ever wag-
ed by any people on earth to obtain
their independence has won your SYM
pathy, and the death of our great hero,
Antonio Maceo, has strengthened your
sympathy tenfold. His noble life and
heroic death have not been in vain. Cu-
America has reason to be proud of her
immortal Washington. Maceo, the be-
loved! Maceo, the martyrl Maceo, the
hero! BY these three titles will he al
ways be known among his loving coun-
trymeH. If not with Maceo, yet with
his memory will we henceforth fight;
and conquer we shall in the glorious
names of Maceo and Cuba Libre!
.Our grand old man, Maxine Gomez,
is now leading onward to Havana his
patriotic legions, and Maceo's death will
not long remain unavenged. But battles
must be fought ere this is accomplished,
and our soldiers must have bullets to
attack the foe who does not count
single success except butcheries in Gu
bans hospitals and victories by purehas-
ed treachery.
Continue to lend US your aid, all of
you whose hearts beat in sympathy for
Cuba's cause, and the gallant patriots
now in the field will soon achieve inde-
pendence, and in the great and supreme
hour of their triumph and their glory,
rest assured they will not forget their
generous American brethren.
Many moons will not fade from the
skies ere the Republic of Cuba will send
her greeting of peace and good will to
her sister Republic. the United States of
America. Long live the United Statesi
Long live the Republic Of Cuba.',
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
WARRANTS FOR PRIMARY OFFICERS
The GreenvfIIs RepuhIsean Row Gets
Into the Courts.

The Greenville Republican League Club
held its regular weekly meeting in its
rooms, on Danforth avenue, last evening
The annual election Of officers resulted as
follows:-President, Captain c. A. Rose;
President H. c. Petty; Treasurer,
A. Richter; Recording Secretary r j. B.
Lutz; Assistant Recording Secretary H.
]. Petty; Financial Secretary. Reuben F.
Simpson, Assistant Financial Secretary
F. Griffin and Ssrgeant -at-ArIns. w.
Vaughn. The installation will take place
the third Wednesday evening in January.
1t was decided to appoint ladies night,
and also hold entertainments during the
winter months. The following commit
tee, Messrs. w. Charlock j. SctIund. H
c. Brown, H. WaWarwooski and f. Griffin.
were instructed TO take charge of the nat-
ter.
The Cuban question was taken up ana
thoroughly discussed. Messrs. c. A. Rose.
H. c. Petty, c. s. Bennett and B. Frank
lin made excellent speeches. Mr. C. W.
Rose suggested that a suitable set of re-
solutions be drawn up expressing the
Leagues sympathy for the Cuban cause
and sent to Congressman McEwan.
Messrs. c. S. Bennett, c. W. Rose and T.
Muhlberg were appointed a committee to
prepare such resolutions.
After the meeting prominent meu-
Der said TO News" reporter concerning
the rumors that three of the Greenvills
primary officers had been arrested.
"As far as I understand it, Messrs. ].
Struthers, F. Seidell and w H. Kay have
had warrants served upon them, and
Grant. it appears is of upon an extended
hunting trip. Wen, possibly it Is good
thing for Grant to keep out of sight, as
it is his second offense. He was Rresi-
dent of the Primary Board of the election
held September 80, when delegates for the
County Convention were elected. At that
time Bennett appeared to vote, but was
denied the privilege"
Mr.. Bennett when seen, said:-sLast
Monday l went before Justice Weed who
upon my complaint issued warrants for
the arrest of the entire Board. As far as
know the warrants were placed In the
hands of Constable O'Byrne. who was In
structed to see that the Board appeared
before Justice Weed at 2 P. NJ. tomorrow.
1 Will push the case as far as the law VIII
permit as I believe that my cause IS just
understand that all of the Board except
Grant. who appears to have left Green
vile. have had the warrants served upon
them"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
Latest Phase of the Never
to- Be-Ended Fight Be-
tween Greenvil1e
Republicans.
ELECTION BOARD GIVES BAIL
Disgruntled Leaguers Seek Re-
yenge-0ne of the Defendants
Goes Fishing.

The long protracted row between tbs
Republicans clubs in GFeenville, the
Minkakwa and Greenville League, has at
last as everyone expected, got into the
courts. The latest phase is that three
members of the "Minks,'' the election
board at the last joint primary Of the
FIRST, Second. Third and Fourth precincts
Of the Seventh ward, gave bonds before
Justice Of the Peace Winfield s. Weed
this afternoon to appear before the April
Quarter Sessions and answer a charge ct
violating the election laws. The three
We're Walter Key, John Struthers aid
Frederick Seidel. inspectors The fourth
defendant, Richard Grant, the Judge, 10
on on fishing excursion, in blissful ig-
noralace that Constable R. O'Birne has a
warrant for him
From the complaint II appeared that at
the primary election alluded to Charles
s Bennett, a member of the GreenviIle
League Club and an unsuccessful eandi-
GATE Tor the nomination of constable. pre-
sented himself to vote The Board be-
heving that because Bennett. who rs-
oeaved the Ward Democratic Assocfatfon's
endorsement and ran on an independent
a-cRel * last spring. could not be considered
al, AS- uS1V 10 receive his ball
lot. Inls aroused ire in the hearts of
every member OF the League Club and
some OF the leaaing ones urged Benneit
70 swear ont warrant for the Board,s
arrest. Bennett did this. ana the papers
We're given TO Constable O'Birne. TbaT
lIntelilgent and energetic Officer found
sah snLee ot the men, but the fourth was eff
Promptly at two o'cloek this aftsrnoar
= ,. Bennett appeared in Justice Needs
once accompanied by some Of his fellow
,,leinpefs ana the three defendants short
II afterwards turned up. accompanied by
eSlaermaH a Reuben Simpson, Messrs Chas
Merker, r. Wiesert. Louis Schreibe.
NihHeld g Dunn and Others CounselIor
Jonn Keller, of the firm of Erwin & Kel-
Ter, was present to look after the interests
OF the Minkakwas -
When Justice Weed called tha cas.
Counsellor Keller said
we waive examination and are ready
70 give bonds in any sum Your Honor
may nane.''
Five hundred dollars EACH said the
Judge, and Alderman Reuben Sinussors
s1lpped forward and signed the bail bonds
Inc whole proceedings didn't last
more than five minutes much
10 the disappointment of some
present who would have been sat-
ished with nothing short of the death
sentence on the three unlucky Minks
The position taken by the Minkakwa
Club Is generally considered sound bv
lawyers who are familiar with the elec
tion rules governing primaries If a
candldate fights against a political or
ganlzatfon or party of which he was
formerly a member he Is not entitled
to vote at the following primary. one
OF the strict rules being that a voter
must have voted the party ticket at the
primary or election preceding the pri-
mary in question.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
DIED.

CHERRY.-In this city, on December 16,
1896, George Edgar, son OF John NJ. and
Mary s. Cherry, aged months s days.
Funeral private
DONOVAN.-On Tuesday, December Is,
1896, Johanna Donovan.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No 271 York
street, on Friday. December 1S. at $50 A.
M; thence to ST. Peters Church, where
solemn high mass will be offered for
the happy repose of her soul.
enthusiastically on Thursday, Decem-
Der II. 1896, Thomas t. Ferris, aged 81
years
vited to attend the funeral services on
Sunday, December 20, at / p NJ, at his
la te residence No. 253 Fairmount avenue.
Interment at Greenwood.
Wednesday. Decem-
ber 16. 1896, Jane. daughter of Thomas
and Mary Heatherly.
Funeral on Friday, December is. at ten
A. NJ. from st. Josephs Church, Baldwin
avenue
zERWECK.-On Tuesday, December Is.
1895, Emily Frances, second daughter
of Julia and the late Gustave A. zer-
Funeral Friday. December Is, at ten A.
M, at her late residence. No. "a Atlantic
street.
.-on Tuesday, December Is,
1896, Philip F. Meschutt. in his 7sd
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral on Friday,
December Is. at half-past one o'clock,
from his late residence, No. 244 Mont
gomery street.
BRowN.-on Tuesday, December Is, 1896,
Harvey l., son of the late Leander
and Carrie Brown. aged % years.
Funeral service on Friday, December 49,
at P. NJ, frim the residence OF Mr.. Geo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
COURT rAIRMoUNr ENTERTAINED

Court Fairmount, No. 1851, Independent
Order Of Foresters, held an entertain
ment and reception at Foye Hall last
night The affair was well attended and
an excellent programme was carried out.
After an overture by the orchestra, NJ
I. Ward, Chief Ranger, delivered an adj
dress of welcome to those present and
thanked them for their patronage. Du-
rand and Dexter played banjo ana violin
duets in creditable manner: the Lynn
Sisters, juvenile Characters. sang several
childish songs IN childish manner,
Niblo, hlmorist, sang several charac-
ter songs. and. told some funny sto-
ries. After the entertainment dancing
was enjoyed.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Frey, Mr.. and Mrs A. Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. |. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs.
" H. Toison, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Scott,
Mr. and Mrs. p Pumyea, Messrs, w
White. H. True. G. w Reynolds. L.
Jacobs, G. IA. Douglas. Mir. and Mrs
7. M. ponnelly, M. Thees. J. Miller,
Misses M. Hasson. T. Gedney, Mrs
Mead. Mrs. Carswell and Mrs. e. J.
Buckley
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
DROPPED DEADlN THE STREET. .
John Roane Expired while Going to
the City Hospital with His Wife.

John Roane. "a years old, of No. 4e4 Madi-
son street. Hoboken, dropped dead at
Bay and Grove streets at half-past eleven
O'Clock this morning. Heart disease was
the cause.
Roane had been i'll for several months.
and this morning started from his home
accompanied by his wife. for the City
Hospital, this city, where he intended ap-
plying for treatment
The couple got out of a car at Grove
and Bay streets, and were waiting for
Court House car when Roane complained
of pains about the heart. His wife was
endeavoring to assist him into Phillips
drug store when he threw up his hands
and died.
The patrol wagon of the Gregory street
station was sent for and the body re-
moved to Speer's Morgue
Mrs. Roane became hystericaI when told
that her husband was dead. She thraw
her arms about his PROSTATE form and
kissed him affect.onately She was
finally taken away by policemen and ad-
vised to return to her home. What seemed
to trouble the woman most was that she
was too poor to bury her husband She
was assured that her husband would be
given proper burial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
REAR END COLLISION.
Four Seriously injured n the Lehich
Valley Road In Buffalo.

(, BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. IT. 1896 -Four
persons were more or less seriously In
Jured in rear end collision on the Lee
high Valley Railroad, just south Of
Louisiana street, in this city, this morn
ing. They were:-Rev. VIM. s. Hub
OF North Presbyterian Church, this city,
arm broken
Burton Townsend, Philadelphia, express
messenger.
! Charles Scott. Buffalo, Pullman porter.
will prove fatal
The accident was due to the dense fog
that oyerhung the city early this morn
ing, rendering the signals invisible The
Chicago and Buffalo express over the
Grand Trunk line which leaves Chicago
at 3:26 P. NJ, was due here at $40 this
morning. Just as II was coming into
the city It struck train No. which left
Jersey City at eight O'Clock last night
The damage was not serious.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
WATER WILL NOT BE TOUCHED
Board or Finance Mcets Tonight, But
Not 10 Concur In Contract.

The Board Of Finance Is 10 meet tonight.
Until this morning it was regarded as cer-
tain that the award of the water contract
to the East Jersey Water Company would
be concurrcd In. 1t Is now authoritatiyeiy
stated that no action will be taken at to-
nights session Action is not being de-
deferred because OF any move by the
Board Of Trade. The members want to go
over the plans OF the company, it 6 said,
N order to satisfy themselves that they
are the most advantageous and cheapest
Of any yet offered the city. 1t is probable
that the Cornnls ssfoners will seek the aid
Of a diSinterested engineer before they
pass upon The award.
The five mem noers Of the Board favor the
acquisition Of a new supply, and have de-
clared from time TO time that the sooner
1t is obtained the better il Will be for the
interests of the csty.
Commissioners Simpson and Detwiiler
ere reported to have a leaning toward the
Company. AS that concern is out of the
competition, as il stands at present, there
is no telling what stand they will take.
Commissioner Kellers wants new water
and is ready. it is reported, to vote for the
East Jersey Company at once. From the
time Mr.. Kellers was a member of the
Street and Water Board he has studied the
water problem. He has said that the
pending proposition is the most advanta-
geous one ever offered the city.
Commissioner Bailey is a strong advo-
cate of pure water. He does not like the
East Jersey Company, but will, it is said,
vote for the award TO that company If his
colleagues do.
President Brautigam is pronounced in
his view for water. Since the award to
the East jersey Company he has not dis
cussed the water problem. He will, it is
supposed, vote with Commissioner Kellers.
Some of the officials who have TO deal
with the water subject have been before
the Grand Jury already 1t is reported
also that the Republican Street and Wa
ter Commissioners are to be interviewed
by the jury on the water question. 1t
fetal that while there may be some delay
in the Board in disposing of the award,
it will ultimately be concurred in.
Mayor WanSer still declines to talk
about wafer or a contract
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
HERRMANN IN JERSEY CITY.
He wasfa Great FavorIts and Played
MANY Franks Here.

Hermann was a prime favoritel in Jer-
sey City and appeared at the Academy of
Music once and often twice each sea-
son. He always drew crowded houses
and always received when he stepped
upon the stage an enthusiastic reception.
His last appearance here was during the
week beginning September "A. One might
as ne was about to perform his wonderful
Asiatic trunk mystery trick, a tall thin
man, with white hair and a struggling
gray beard, jumped up from his seat in
the second row of the first gallery, and
displaying large bag: ma 1e OF sail cam
vas, asked Hermann if he could perform
the trick with that bag as well as with
the one he had upon the stage Before
the magician could answer, some one iii
the gallery asked the man II he wasn't
rupting the performance While others
cried to~put him out
Chief Usher Moore, of the theatre,
called an officer and was about to eject
tins man, when Hermann spoke up, not
to put him out. He then asked for the
bag. and while it was being brought to
him he threw the one he had into the
aisle He then proceeded with the trick,
using the bag furnished by the old man.
Hermann then announced that he could
perform the trick with any kind of a bag.
Herrmann's manager. Mr.. Thurman, said
the next morning that he had no idea who
common, he said, that life was too short
to follow up the identity Of all the people
who set traps for the magician.
An empoye of the Academy said the
man was sailmaker with a loft on Nor
fis street, but he could not remember his
name.
While d News reporter was talking
with Mr.. Thurman about the incident
just before the matinee the next after
noon, Hermann the Great and Mrs. Herr
mann drove up to the theatre in their
handsome trap. As Mr.. Hermann alight-
ed he stopped in front of small urchin
70 rstx, .f hi a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
POOR LIGHT ON THE BOULEVARD
Greenville People Complain About
the Electric Light Systam.

For some time the residents along the
Boulevard in the Greenville section have
been complaining about the Boulevard
electric light system. A prominent resi-
dent last evening said :-'T wish to make
a few remarks regarding the electric light
system on the Boulevard. 1t is the last
system to be lighted in the evening and
the first put out in the morning. A num-
ber OF lamps are without carbon and
some are minus globes. Last Tuesday
evening during that terrible storm the
lights went out early in the evening
leaving the place in total darkness for the
remainder of the night. Last night the
Hight was poor, flickering in such a man
ner as to make 1t dangerous for the large
ward during the evening. An investiga-
tion should be made and justice done to
us Greenvi1le citizens"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
BOARD OF TRADES EXPERT.
Engineer Herring, of Philadelphia
Asked 10 Examins the Water Censyact

The BOaW Of Trade COMMITTEE ap-
pointed at it's last meeting to retain an
expert to examine the plans and speea-
iications under which It is proposed to
award contract to the East Jersey
Water Company has agreed upon Ru-
dolph Herring, of Philadelphia
Frank @. Cole has written to Mr.
Herring, asking him to undertake the
task, with the understanding that he viii
publicly report upon the feasibility Of
the plans now before the city officials.
It IS expected that Mr. Herring will be
heard from tomorrow.
Secretary w. J. TAFT of the Board OF
Trade sent a letter to the Board of FL
nance today. asking the members not to
.concur in the award to the East Jersey
Company until the expert exapnlnatson
decided upon by the Board Of Trade Is
made
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
Cheap labor In BOMBAY.

Nothing is SO cheap as human labor in
Bombay" said S. Comfort, United States
Consel in the Indian metropolis 10 a
Washington Post reporter sThe natives
support existence on wages that In this
country would seem absurd. In a big b9Isi-
of that is managed by Europeans. as ali
white men are called over there. con-
siderable number Of the Hindoo employees
work for ten rupees q month. which
American money. Some who get this sal
ary are married men. and must support
Their families on that stipend The COM
uniform. Hsildoo who gets as much as
fifteen rupees is rather high priced
man.
The native cashier of a great firm
who. is g model Of efficiency and VINO
handles with the most scrupuIous hon
esty thousands Of dollars day, receives
forty rupees or s1l,2o month, and was
pefaSatiOn y
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
GALVESTON COURT HOUSE GONE
Burned by Crossed Wires Last Night
Public Records Saved.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. H. 1s96.-The
Galveston County Court House was com
pletely gutted by fire last night The fire
was discovered shortly before midnight.
Only the walls of the edifiee are standing
this morning.
The fire started in the rear hall on the
third floor. near the office of the clerk
of the Criminal District Court and is
supposed to have been caused by an
electric and telephone wire becoming
crossed The records of the Tax Col
lector's and the Sheriff's office were
saved
records of the County Clerks and Dis
trict Clerks office will also be found in
tact, as they are kept in a steel fire.
proof vault The loss on the Court House
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-17
MKINLEY IN CHICAGO.
He Is Not Going TO Amuse Himself
While Hanna Fixes the Cabinet.

cHTCAO. Dec. II. 1s96.-Major Mckinley
arrived at the Union station at eight
O'Clock this morning in the private car
of J. S. Brooks. General Counsel of the
Pennsylvania road which was attached
to the New York express. The trip from
Canton was without incident.
Major Mckinley slept well and is in
excellent spirits this morning. He is
looking forward with pleasure to the
period of recreation which awaits him.
Lafayette McWilliams was the first per-
son to greet Major Mckinley upon
his arrival. He invited the whole
party to take breakfast at the
Union League Club, but arrangements
on the car. which was placed on a sid
Ing a short distance from the station.
It was nine o'clock when Major McKin-
ley left the car and walked through the
Williams carriage was waiting. AS the
President-elect emerged from the station
he was heartily cheered by large crowd
which had assembled and 1t was
with difficulty that he made his
way to the carriage. Captain H.
@. Heinstand, who Is Major Nc
Kinley's confidential secretary, drove
with him to the residence Of Captain
McWilliams. Major Mckinley said this
morning that he expected to spend the
day quietly with his wife and did not ex-
pect to receive any callers of note. His
first utterance when Captain McWiiliams
boarded the car this morning was an In
quiry about the health of his wife and
he expressed great satisfaction when he
was assured that her health had inn
proved daily since she came to~Chicago
Abner Mckinley, who came from the
East on the train by which the President
elect left Canton. Travelled on to Chicago
but will leave for New York this evening
He is the guest today of Charles G.
Dawes.
spend Friday and part of Saturday at the
residence of Mr.. Dawes in Evanston
This is Major McE<iniey's first visit to
Chicago since he made his memorable
speech before the Marquette Club in Feb
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