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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-23
LIEBoLD WILL COMPETE.
Attraction for the New Jer-
sey A. G.. anne

Samuel Lieb0ld, the three-mne cham
pion walker of America, has signifed his
intention of. competing in the one-mile
handicap walk at the carnival of sports
to bH held on Saturday, May 80. and Lie
bold of course will Zoe placed on scratch
by the hanaicappers, but as this is to
be a record-breaking day his friends ex-
peet him to make a fine performance,
Notwithstanding the fact that the entries
will not close until Saturday next over
one hundred have been received up to
date. which proves conclusively that the
athletic carnival will De a success.
The first event ON the athletic pro-
gramme o Decoration Day will be the
team race. open only to the members of
S 5e o New mile Hefs TySe sf Biney T soho dlSf 81 ElI Mill
beth, inc Newark Academy and the Plain
field High School have promised to enter
teams and try for the banner and hand
taken in Tommy Conneff, = the celebrated
Irish runner and holder of the amateur
deal of excitement and reports from Wor-
cester pronounce Conneff in perfect con-
dition. The little Irishman has every
prospect of establishing a new worlds
record for running one mile. Charles J.
fitzpatrick, without doubt the greatest
half-mfle runner the world ever produced
race. and as he will have all the cracks
against him he will have his hands full
to win.
Gabe Hollender. the New Manhattan
Athletic Club flyer, is being carefully
trained by Harry Cornish for this special
on Fitzpatrick. Gabe is sure of victory.
The committee very wisely decided not
to put on these specials early in the day.
The one-half-mile race, the one-miie
special race and the weight-throwirg
records will all be decided between the
hours OF three and four p. NJ. which will
give New Workers ample time to reach
the grounds after dinner.
Besides these interesting features there
viii he a football match between the Raw
Ridge A.. C. and the Bayonne Rangers.
Entry blanks can be procured from
james p, Sullivan, No. 21 Broadway,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
DANNY LYNCH REFUSED PURSE
The I,ank VIII Not Pay Up TO Shark.
cy's HIanngep.

San Francisco, Dec 4.-Danny Lynch
manager of Sailor" Sharkey, walked
into the Anglo-California Bank shortly
after 1t opened this morning and de-
manded payment on the $4,000 check
He was referred TO Manager Lilienthal.
who said that the check could not be
paid owing TO an injunction. Lynch
met this with angry words, and said
that If the bank refused to hand over
the money he would Immediately bring
suit and ask for heavy damages. Liz
ienthal told him he could do nothing in
the matter and to go ahead with his
suit. Lynch thereupon turned on his
heel and left the place.
Wyatt carp. who refereed the FitZ-
sommins-Shnrkey fight, was compelled
to hand over to Police Captain White
man at the ring side, "a weapon which
he carried concealed. For this Il charge
was made against him and he was ar
rested last night. His case was called
in the Police Court this morning. but ut
The requesct of IIarp's attorney was
continued until Tuesday next
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
WILL NOT OPPOSE REED.
General GrOsvcnor Not n Candidate
FOX Speaker.

Canton, Ohio, Dec. 4.-The rumors
from Washington and elsewhere that
General c. II. Grosvenor. of Chic. has
been asked by Major McKinley's friends
In Congress to become candidate for
the Speakership against MIR. Reed, are
unfounded. Gen. Grosvenor will not be
q candidate for Speaker and the friends
OF Major Mckinley do not want him,
or anyone else to oppose Mr. RecI.
A man of wide reputat ton who is very
close to the President-elect. says: Gen
eral Grosvenor is one of the most able,
alert and useful men have ever known
on the floor of the House, and his friends
want him to fight the battles of the party
there just as long as possible. General
Grosvenor's absence from the floor of
the House would he a serious loss. ]
happen to know that there is no move
ment among the friends of Major Nc
kinley to have him become u candidate
for Speaker"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
THEY WILL NOT RETURN.
Gold Democrats, of aEIchicnn. VIII Re.
nnin Outside the Party.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 4.-The
State Central Committee of the gold
Democratic party met here yesterday ar
ternoon, most of the leaders Of the
movement being present After hearinl,
reports from the Executive Committee
regarding matters relative to the late
campaign, the question as to the future
of the organization was taken up. 1t
was decided to continue the orSaniZa-
tion and to spread it into every town
ship in the State. There was some talk
us to the question of trying to bring
about reconciliation with the silver
Democrats. but sentiment was emphat-
ically against it. The gold Democrats
will leave the question OF municipal and
county elections to the Democrats i'll
each place to determine for themselves.
Letters were read from National Chair
man Bynum, George Foster Peabody. of
New York, and others
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
HE WAS GRANTED a PARDON.
EAeontivc Ciomemcy fore. h. brooks
Petersburg siricfs.

Petersburg, Va, Dec. 4.--(SpeciaD-
keV. Robert p. Kerr. OF Richmond, ar
rived here this afternoon with n par
don from the Governor for C. p. Brooks,
youth VINO was convicted in the
Mayors Court here about two months
ago OF stealing chewing gum slot box
from In front of the drug store of Lewis
Wright, on Sycamore street, and sent to
JAN Tor three months. John Sommers.
II sailor from Massachusetts, was also
convicted OF the same offcnse and for
thc same punishment. Sommcrs sub
sequently got out OF jail. Brooks was
convicted of assisting Sommers To es-
cape, for which he was given six
months In JAIL with Il fine of $50. Dr..
Nerr and Brooks left for Richmond this
evening. DIR. Kerr purchased ticket
10 savannah Tor Brooks ana he left for
his home there at 10 o'clock Tonight.
About O'Clock this morning the gro,
Gerry store Of r. II. Mutteson Il Bro, on
Old street was broken into and robbed
OF Il watch, some cigars, tobacco and
cotlee. The money drawer was broken
open, but the robbers found no money I'm
1t. An entrance was effected into the
store by breaking one of the front win
dow glasses. officer Beck OF the police
force. shot at the burglaa as they ran
off.
The Pocahontas Cotton Mill company
nave just had II new weave shed added
to their factory. and have put into this
shed fifty-two new looms. The shed Is
nnety-five feet in length and ffty-ilve
rect wide. The cost OF the shed with
the machinery, was between $4,000 and
$1,000. This new addition TO the fac
tory will give employment to some
twenty or more hands.
The Swift Creek Cotton Mills in Ches-
teriield county. Il short distance from
Petersburg, will start up next week
These mills will give employment to u
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
1T MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
The Laurada Is Said to Have Been Ordered
TO Spanish Port.
WILL PROBABLY Be SEIZED BY SPAIN
Az She Is Flying the American Flag
Serious international COmplfca-
lions wonld Inevitably Result
State Department officials Think j
IL Would Lead TO Trouble.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Interesting IN
ternational complications are expected
If the American steamship Laurada en-
ters the port OF Valencia, Spain. Dis
patches from Philadelphia last night
stated that this vessel which will be
remembered as having carried several
filibustering expeditions to Cuba last
summer, Is now loading with fruit at
Messina, Italy, and that her charterers
have ordered her captain TO proceed to
Valencia to complete her cargo. While
no information is obtanable at the
State Department regarding the course
that the Spanish authorities may take
1t is believed to be extremely probable
that both she and her captain will be
arrested If they enter Spanish waters.
COMPARED TO THE ALABAMA.
Distinguished officials of the Govern
ment, who volunteered this suggestion
to-day. made more clear the situation
by asking the Southern Associated
Press reporter what action would have
been taken by the United States If the
Confederate cruiser Alabama had. after
destroying number of American YES
sells, steamed into the harbor of New
York.
Would she not have been detained
and would not the infuriated populace
have burned her at once to the waters
edge?"
rs 1t not reasonable to suppose. there
fore, that the Spanish authorities would
Mt least seize the Laurada, even though
no indisnity were offered to herself or
the crew."
1t Is asserted in other quarters that
the Laurada was sent out of American
waters some time ago to avoid the pos
sibility of being libelled by the United
States Government for her connection
with Cuban f1libusterng.
TRYING rpn CAJrSE TDnT1Ior T,
1t Is even limited that her orders to
proceed to Valencia are in pursuance of
Il deliberate purpose to bring about rup-
ture between the United States and
Spain. The strained relations between
the people of TWO countries would re-
suit. 1t is feared, in undue Importance
being given to such a proceeding, and
the hope is, therefore, expressed that
the vessel will not be ordered TO a Span
ish port.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
En- Rnnsetn Rome.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-Bishop Keane.
formerly rector of the Catholic Univer-
sity at Washington, who Is on his way
to Rome to take up the duties TO which
he has been assigned by the Pope, and
who came here from Baltimore yester-
day to visit Archbishop Ryan, left for
New York to-day on the 1890 train over
.he Pennsylvania road.
He will there visit Archbishop Corri-
ian and tomorrow noon will sail for
lavre. From Havre he will go to Paris.
TlisTe he will remain for several davs
and then go direct TO Rome, where nc
hopes to arrive the 18th or 20 Of De-
cember.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
THE srRIISETs COMPLETE.
Everything Called Out About the
Docks In Esnmburc

Hamburg. Dec. 4.-The Strike commit
tee has called out all of the Hamburg
harbor workmen, irrespective of char
acter OF their employment, in order to
assist the strike of the dock laborers
The men called out include engineers,
bargemen and others employed by the
State and city.
This action Of the committee Is taken
in response to an appeal from the strik-
ers as result of the meeting held YES
terday. The course of the committee
was approved by meeting Of the work
ers held subsequent to the issuance OF
the order calling the men out.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
Petition To CONGRESS.
Signed by 100000 American Friends
OfCuba.

New York. Dec. A meeting was
held last night at Grocers Hall by the
American Friends of Cuba" Associa :
tion. formed few days ago to aid the
Cubans in their efforts To win. independ-
ence. 1t was announced by President
Franz Mayer that over 10000 sigma
lures had already been obtained to a
petition to Congress to use its influence
to stop the barharities and inhumani-
ties being practiced upon the people of
Cuba by Spain, and that Congress take
cogniZance of the fact that war is now
being WaGed in Cuba.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH co.
Telcgrnphic Connection Restored 10
All Points North and East ard
south TO Camden, -, G.,

The Postal Telegraph Company is;
Eratifed to. announce to the public of
Norfolk and Portsmouth that ii has re-
stored its telegraph connection inter-
ruptcd by the recent storm, to all points
North and East, and as far South as
Camden, S. G. All telegraphic meg
sagcs to the sections above stated will
be promptly handled. The company is
hard at work in the far South with n
large force of repair men getting the
lines in working order. and will very
soon be completely restored to handle
business 10 all points.
c. II. ASHBURN.
Manager, Norfolk, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
THE sOTrHERN's DIVIDEND.
One Per Cent. ncc,nred at Meeting of
Directors.

New York, Dec. AT a meeting Of
the Southern Railway company this af-
ternoon the directors declared a divi-
dend of l per cent. on the preferred
stock. The statement Is made at the
office of the company that the dividend
on Its preferred stock has not been de-
clared as an annual devidend, but as n
distribution to the preferred stockhold-
ers as surplus earned the last two
fiscal years. 1t is not the purpose of
the board at this time to consider the
policy of further dividends
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
wYOMING's VOTE.
The Final Count Gives the Democrats
the State.

Cheyenne. Wyo., Dec. 4-The official
canvass of the vote Of Wyoming made
yesterday resulted as follows Republi-
can electors. Britain. 10000; Howell, TO-
033: Mrs. Mallory. 9.99S. Bryan and
Watson electors. Jourdan. 4S6; Sims. 427;
LeXering. Prohibition, electors. Hagby,
1873; jackson, 1856; Smith. 159; Bryan and
Sewa!l electors, ID. J.. VanMeter, 10, ,13S;
John A. Martin. 1896; p. ]. Quealy, 1O,-
352 Congress, VIM. Bryan, Populist,
62S; Frank w. Mondell. Republican, TO-
Oi4; John E. Osborne, Democrat, 1880
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05

Washington. Dec. 4.-The political
classification OF the members-elcct of
the Fifty-iifth Congress. made by Clerk
Mcdowell in the unofficial list, which
he has just issued. probably shows a
greater variety of political organizations
than ever before found representation
In that body OF straight Republicans
there are 2O4. straight Democrats, I24.
The members designated by other titles
are Populists, F'usionists and Silverites.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION
At The Cabinet Meeting Held on Ycs.
terday.

Washington, Dec. 4.-To- days Cabi-
net meeting was attended by all the
members except Messrs. Lamont and
Harmon. the former of whom is out of
the city, and the latter is in attendance
on the Supreme Court. 1t is under
stood that such portions of the Presi-
dents message as relates to foreign
affairs We're discussed and financial re-
concentrations considered. The session
was rather protracted
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
ALBERT ARONSON DEAD.
The Manager of the New York Bitou
Expires Suddenly.

New York, Dec. 4.-Albert Aronson,
manager of the Biiou theatre, fell to
the floor in fainting fit through weak
ness from attack of asthma in Koch's
cafe, on upper Broadway. last night.
Physicians were hastily summoned and
did what they could for him. He was
then removed to a private hospital,
where he died between and O'Clock
this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
NOT MUCH OF a REBELLION.
The Trouble in Uruguay Was Soon
Ended.

Washington. Dec. 10.-Consul-G General
Murguendo. of Uruguay. has received a
cablegram from the Minister of Foreign
Affairs at Montevideo advising him that
the threatened revolution in that coun-
try IS unimportant.
In the opinion Of the Consul the affair
is entirely over by this time, or he would
have had further advices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
AS.i@,li,lci,t.

Waco, Tex, Dec l.-W. E. Dupree.
dealer in hardware and implements,
filed a deed of trust this morning The
liabilities will amount TO nearly Sl50,OO0.
The assets are noininally largely in ex-
cess OF the liabilities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
A Strife at Anrwcrp.

Antwerp, Dec. 4.--The dock laborers
at this port refused to unload vessels
coming from Hamburg and a general
strike Of dockmen is imminent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
TO CONFER WITH 1'KrNEEY.
Governor bradley Conc to Discuss
Scnntorship.

Frankfort, Ky. Dec. 4.-Gov Bradley
left yesterday for New York by way of
Canton. He had been summoned by
Major Mckinley To discuss Kentucky
Senatorial matters or n cabinet position.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
Have Your sycs uxnmincd.

DR.. II. Mayer. the celebrated cculist
from the Imperial and Royal College of
Vienna, Austria, can be consulted at
his office. No. ISL East Main street
where he examines all defects of the
eyes tree of charge. Officers and sailors
from foreign countries can have their
cases diagnosed In their native Ian
guage. DR.. Mayer gives consultation in
six languages.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
AMURDEREnrAYs THE DEBT.
Hung for Killing His Wife ana
Child.

McLeansboro. Ills, Dec. Aired.
Behme, who murdered his wife and
child on Easter Sunday, was executed
here to-day. The trap was sprung at
1890 and his neck was broken He
made no statement on the scaffold.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
Naval Notes.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Lieut. G. II.
Emmins has been ordered to the Michi-
gan as executive officer; Passed Assist
ant Engineer i. c. Sampson has been
ordered to the Michigin; Lieut.. c.
Thomas has been ordered to the Oregon.
The orders of Lieut.. II. f Fichbom to
the Michigan have been revoked, and
he is ordered to the office of Naval In
tell!gence. L. S. Updike has been ap-
pointed pay clerk for the Puritan and
J. y. Morrison has been appointed pa.
clerk to settle the accounts of the naval
station Newport, the Constellation and
Gushing.
Cablegrams announcing the sailing of
the Minneapolis from Mersine for jana
and the arrival of the Machias at Pag-
ota were received at the Navy Depart
ment to-day. Advices were also re-
ceived that the cruiser Newark. which
has been at the Norfolk Navy-yard for
repairs had sailed to rejoln Admiral
Bunce's fleet in New York harbor.
Admiral Brown. commandant at the
Norfolk Navy-yard, stated TO Virgin
ian representative yesterday that the
Newark would go to Southern waters;
to assist the Raleigh in patrollng the
Florida coast. She got out at o'clock
yesterday morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
A FAMINE THREATENED.
Havana Papers Sny Farming Must
Re Done TO Avoid II.

Madrid, Dec. A dispatch from Hav-
ana to the local newspapers there are
urging the necessity OF carrying on
farming operations on the island, other
wise a disastrous famine is inevitable
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
LITTLE RUTH BRYAN WELL.
She Has Entirely Recovered From
Diphthcria.

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 4.-Health Officer
Rhode has removed the quarantine
from the home of Hon. w. J. Bryan, his
eldest daughter, Ruth, having entirely
recovered from an attack OF diphtherla,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
No silver lCicltei.

Boston, Dec 4.-There will be no silve,
municipal ticket at the city election. Al
candidates withdrew to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05

Newest Discovery--E,xt. Teeth; 20
pain. N. Y. D. Rooms, Ennis, 1862 Main.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05

Always in season. Hopkins Steamed
Hominy Hulled Corn). Elegant Iun CD
in Mix. Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
A REMARKABLE SHOWING.

MIR. w. w. Vicar, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, was caught in a
very busy moment. but he raised his pen
long enough 10 remark: you can quote
me as saying almost anything compii-
mentary to that article. though have
only had time TO go over 1t specifically
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
VIctorla's Earder.

When a dinner is given at Windsor or
Buckingham palace fish to huge out
lay of money is ordered, but for ordi-
nary family dinner three kinds Of fish
are put on the table, whiting being al
most invariably one of them. A sirloin
of beef is cooked every day and put on
the sideboard cold for luncheon. Her
majesty's wine, which is well known to
be incompatible, is kept in the cellar
of st. James palace and is sent in
basketfuls of three dozen to wherever
her majesty may be, this being done
more for the household and guests than
for herself, as when alone she drinks
only very weak whisky and water with
her meals, by her physicians orders.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
Traditions Regarding c
Buffalo Mans Iu-Fortune.

Byron M. Schultz, Of Buffalo, N. Y,
was worth 100000 two years ago. He
IA now living in the Peorhouse. He did
not lose his money in speculation or
reckless living. He had bought large
tract of land near Buffalo for $40, 900.
10 increased In value seven times that
sum. Schulz owned large suburban
hotel, where he held shooting matches,
and made friends as well as money.
A fire destroyed his hotel, and lawsuits
with railroad company cost him thou
sands of dollars. Other misfortdnes fol-
lowed. His land was sold by the sherif,
land company that he organized be-
came bankrupt and then Schultz asked
for admission TO the poor farm as pau
per.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
When tho Heart Rests.

Nature takes the time when one Ia
lying down to give the heart rest. and
that organ consequently makes ten
strokes less a minute than when one is
in an upright posture. Multiply that
by 60 minutes, and 1t IL 600 strokes.
Therefore, in eight hours spent in lying
down the heart is saved nearly 5000
strokes, and, al the heart pumps six
ounces Of blood with each stroke, It lifts
10000 ounces less Of blood In q night Of
eight hours spent IN bed than when one
IS in an upright position. As the blood
flows so much moro slowly through the
veins when one ia lying down, one must
supply with extra covering the warmth
usually furnished by circulation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
SOLVED AGAIN,
Individual in Oregon Claims Invention of
Perpetual Motion Machine.
generally

Individual in Oregon Claims Invention of
Perpetual Motion Machine.
Paul Heilbrun, an employee of the
Southern Pacific company, claims he has
solved the problem of perpetual motion.
This creator-for he cannot be classed
as an inventor-says that in 1891 he
perfected an engine that ran 365 sue
cessve days by air generated through
its own motion.
At the expiration of that time il
ceased operation because of a scarcely
perceptible leakage in one of the air
generating tubes. 1t was three months
before he discovered this trouble. Now,
he says, the engine has been running
four years without cessation by the self
generating air process alone.
'None but my wife and myself have
set eyes upon my great work." said
Mr.. Heilbrun, land none shall, till I
return from Washington with patent.
Regarding my work, I'll say this with
out bashfulness, that it win supercede
electricity and steam. The generation
of air, according to my process, costs
nothing, and my engine will ceaselessH
operate till it is physically worn out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
OPENING FOR FARMER.

$50 acres, II miles from city, all
fenced, good water never failing, 2
gins adjoining this farm, mile from
school house, good house, post oak
and mesquite timber, this insures
moisture, water can be had few feet
from surface. This is a good invest
ment for German farmer. We will
sell this place " cash and balance on
long time.
Call and see JOHN T. HANDLE
TON & CO., Daily Light Building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-12
The Little Finger.

Adopts in palmistry assert that the
length of the fourth or little finger is
the most important sign in the hand.
There is no man, they say,who rises to
Importance in any line of life without
a long and straight little finger.
Traditions Regarding the 0res..
The people of the different countries
have their various traditions concern
ing the wood OF which the cross was
made. In England the peasants say
that it was Of elderwood and that light
ming never strikes that tree. Dean
French, in . note to his Sacred Latin
Poetry" declares that it was made Of
the wood of the aspen, and that since
the day of the crucifiMon the leaves
Of that tree have never ceased to shud-
Ter. rs