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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
CAPTAIN MAHAN RETIRED.
Withdraws from the Navy at His
Own Request Afser 40 Wears Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1S96.-Captain
Alfred T. Mahan, U. S. N. was today
placed on the retired list, at his own
request, after forty years active service,
in accordance with law. The announce
ment was received at the Navy Depart
ment with astonishment, as Captain
Mahan would have been promoted to the
rank of Commodore in a few months
and could then have retired with in
creased pay. 1t is thought that he must
nave been forced to act now by reason
of his pressing literary engagements, as
ne has been available for voluntary re-
tirement since September 80, 1885, having
entered the navy in the class of 1856
Captain Mahan enjoyed the distinction
OF being one of the most famous naval
writers in the world, and in this connec-
ton he is better known abroad than in
this country. His book on the eInflu-
ence of Sea Power on History is regard
ed as a standard of work by the great
naval powers of Europe The United
States Naval War College, at Newport. is;
his creation, and the curriculum there
was devised by him.
he was born in New York and appoint-
ed from that State. He served through
the Civil War with distinction. but Of
recent years the necessities of active
command have so interfened with the
work In which he stood pre-eminent that
he has frequently contemplated leaving
the service. In accordance with the
terms of his retirement he will at ali
times be subject to duty in case of war
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
KING OSCARS Kindly ACT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1ss6.-King
Oscar. the Second, of Sweden, who has
just been agreed upon as the designator
of 3 fifth member of the Venezueland
Arbitration in case the other members
fail to make choice, has ddno a gracious
act TO the memory of two Americans,
Mr.. and Mrs. Danied d. Youmans of
New York city, who were killed while
driving along mountain road near Ber-
gen, Norway, on July last. The State
Department has just received phot otogranhs
ed on the spot from the United States
Consul at Bergen.
Mr. and Mrs. Younlans lost their lives
through the horse backing off declivlty
and precipttat.Dg them into the water
below. Ten days later the King being In
the neighhorhood was shown the spot, and
was SO deeply moved by recital of the
occurrence that after placing flowers On
the little wooden cross marking the
scene of-the disaster, he ordered Inonu-
n1ent erected. THIS has now been erected
and is a rough hewn shaft resting upon
q massive base with a Norwegian IN
scription. translated as follows
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel ID. Youmans of
New York. Met their death here by an
accident on the 4th of July 1896. God S
grace be with them
On the reverse side
oscar thes Second erected this men,
orial''
United States Consul Man, in reporting
to the department, says he is sure that
it will appreciate so gracious. and syln-
pathetic act on the part of a Sovereign.
who thus accentuates his own and his
subjects known kindly feeling toward
our cOuntrymcn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
FOR A SHORT SESSION
Governor Griggs Says There
Are Too Many Laws
Already.
FAVORs ONLY A FEW NEW ONES
Trenton Full Of Politicians and the
Governor Besieged to Use
His Influence for
Places.
FAVORs ONLY A FEW NEW ONES
Special I, the Jerscy Citu Neacs.

TRENTON, Nov. II, 1S96.-Governor's
Day brought throng of politicians to
the State House today. The organization
of the Legislature, so far as its per-
sonnel is concerned. is the matter of
their chief anxiety and regard just now.
Never were there more candidates and
comparatively fewer offices to bestow. It
is rather early yet for states, but there
seems to be little doubt touching the
election Of Williams, of Passaic as Presi-
dent Of the Senate and Mcpherson, of
Mercer as Speaker of the House. Nc
Pherson became candidate two weeks
ago and since then has made a thorough
canvass Of the situation which leads him
to the belief that he will win Indeed,
he has found the opposition to him very
mid. Jones of Essex, GledhiIl of Passaic
and Weldes of Burlington are all com
sidered as in the Speakership contest, but
GteGhil must be eliminated in the event
of the election Of Williams of his county
as President of the Senate. The offices
are 100 few and the lighting too hot to
allow any county in the State more than
one Of the principal offices.
Abe Lever, OF Ocean, was busy at the
State House today, pushing his candi-
dacy for the Office of Assistant Clerk of
the House and will probably get it. Most
of the minor positions viii be filed by
last years men H. g.. Roilinson, of
Union, is slated again for Secretary CT the
Senate, and James Parker is working
for another term ses Clerk of the House.
Governor Griggs who is ovewun. with re-
quests from officeseakers to use his In
fiueEce in obta ming positions for them,
said teGay that he cared little who got
the Offices. His only concern was over
the length of the session of the incoming
Legislature, and the character of the
legislation enacted. He favcrs a very
short session ard d very small number of
new laws. The statute book, he says, is
too full already
If the Governors advice IS needed, the
legislative session viii last only about
six weeks.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
BUILDING TRADE BRISK.
For the Late Season Large Number
of Permits Granted.

Building was brisk with Inspector Kelly
last week considering the lateness of the
season. In addition TO permits granted
for dwelling and apartment houses, per-
mits were also allowed for improvements
aggregating s44l5.
The permits granted were as follows.-
Jacob Ringle and f. Gallery, to straight
en- houses, Mes. Sc and SIS Railroad avenue,
at a cost of $1,50D.
George Karfess, to build two-story
and half frame in Fairmount avenue,
to cost $780,
Mrs. Charles E. Maxon, to build a two
story frame house, to cost S4,400 in BENT
ley avenue, near West Side avenue.
Lewis III. Cain, to erect a two-story
frame house, to cost $2,400, in Boyd ave-
nue.
John Inglis, to erect a two-story frame
house at Popular street and Boulevard.
at acost of S., POO.
Mrs. Lohrengel, to build two story
frame, to cost 81, ,500 In Bay View avenue.
James II. Cubberiy, to erect four frame
houses. to cost 81 900 each. at Clinton and
Jewett avenues.
w. c. Cummings to build a two story
frame house, to cost $3.50, in Eye ave-
nue..
Robert Krause, to build two stor,
house. to cost S2,e00, on the Ba,,evard
Hall and Bellington, to erect a two
story house in Paramount avenue 10 COST
81, 900 =
j. Fl. Mcdonald, to erect a two story
frame house, to cost $1,000, in Ninth street.
L. Walter l.. Edwards. to build two
story dwelling, to cost 81 500, in Orient
avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
P. & RS REORGANIZATION.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II. 1896. The
new Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company. successor to the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad Co. was organized
today at the Readings general offices. A
new President and six directors were
chosen as fellows 81 President, Joseph s.
Harris; Directors, Geo. F. Baer. Charles
II. Coster, Thomas McKean Francis
Lynde Stetson, George c. Thomas ana
John Lowber Welsh. OF these directors
Messrs. Raer, MsKean and Welsh were
members of the old Board William r.
Taylor was appointed Secretary of the
meeting.
Under the act Of May, 1887. known as
the Railroad Law the change OF name
Of the raad, which was sold under fore
closure proceeding on September % was
made imperative. There, will be three
companies under the reorganization. the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Com
pary, Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company and the Reading Company
The latter is now known as the National
Company, but an application has been
This company will have supervision and
control over the other corpora TONS
The capital stock of the railway COM
pany was fixed at twenty million dol
lars, to be issued in 400 900 shares.
Messrs. Coster and Stetson presented
a deed Of conveyance. which was deliv
cred to the directors after they had for-
nally handed over to the accredited pur-
chasers the entire capital stock Of the
company, except seven shares cone share
for each Of the Board1, and also a bond
of the company for SEC coo OoA dated NoVs
is, 1886, and payable on january II 1897
with interest al the rate Of six per cent.
The bond Is secured BY MORTGAGE on iii
the property and franchises.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
FOR new NUMBER ONE
Additional Property Ac-
quired TO Build the New
School Building on
York Street.
HUGH ROBERTS TO BE ARCHITECT
Broome and His Brother -in-Law
Tried TO Get the Work But
Were Turned Down.
HUGH ROBERTS TO BE ARCHITECT

Public School No. / will be torn down
in the spring and a modern building
which will cost somewhere in the neigh
borhood .of $4,000 will replace it. The
preliminary steps for the erection of the
new building were taken by the Street
and Water Commissioners at their meet
ing yesterday.
The old school site now covers four full
city lots on York street, between War
rem and Washington streets, and is situ-
ated on the north side of the street
There has been such demand for school
accommodations in the lower section of
the city in the last year that the officials
decided, after repeated conferences with
the Board of Education, to erect a build
ing with about double the seating eapac-
ity of the old building. To do this it
was necessary to acquire three additional
lots. The block is soIidly built up and
to avoid condemnation proceedings. if
possible, Frank Stevens, President of the
Real Estate Trusts Company, was engag-
ed to acquire the three lots adjoining the
old school site towards Washington
street.
On the three lots desired are three
story and basement brick houses cut UP
into flats. Houses in that locality rent
well, it is said.
The houses required are Nos LOG, los and
10. Through Mr.. Stevens, Nos 1Os and
40 were acquired without difficulty. but
Emanuel Sands. the owner of No. los, re-
fused to sell for the amount offered
property was well rented and worth that
sum. The Street and Water Commits
sioners refused to pay $4,000, and as q
consequence condemnation proceedings
are to be begun.
The sum paid for the other two houses
was sl5,550, or an average of s7,775 a
piece, but in reality T. J. O'Conneu, the
owner of No. H0, was paid IS, $50 and John
MaSker, the owner of No. 106, $500.
AS soon as title Is passed the old build
ings will be offered for sale and the work
of tearing them down begun as soon as
practicable. 1t is expected by the officials
to have everything in readiness TO begin
work on the new building as soon as frost
| is out of the ground If an early start is
made the officials think that it will be pos
| sible to have the new edifice ready for
oaupancy by time the schools open in ths
| fall of 1897.
Architect L. H Broome, who designed
| the City Hall s'monstrosity," made hard
| fight to be appointed architect for the
new building. His brother-in-law did al
| he could to help him, but the officials say
\ that Mr.. Broonle has about all he can wei
attend to in the City Hall.
| The architect who will supervise tht
| construction OF the new building is Hugh
/ Roberts, whose plans for the new City
| Hall were generally cons idered to be ths
1 finest offered both as 20 design and plan
| Mr.. Roberts has designed some of the fin
est residences in the city. and is also tht
| architect of two of the new Bayonns
school buildings. There is no doubt but
| that he will plan a fitting monument fol
| historic No. school
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
PRAISE FOR MISS ANTHONY.
Mrs. Watson shows Characteristic
Feminine Conservatism.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Nov. II, 1896
The New York State Woman Suffrage
Convention will hold a preliminary meet
ing of its Executive Board this afternoon.
This evening an informal reception win
be held, at which Miss Susan B. Anthony.
who returned from California this morn
ing, will be accorded an ovation, and viii
make her first public address since the
California campaign.
A letter has been received here from
the Rev. Mrs. E. L. Watson, of Santa
Clara County, Cal, which gives some
light on the failure of the suffra gist
amendment at the. recent election. Mrs.
Watson says 1t was all owing TO the whis-
key ring in San Francisco
Continuing, Mrs Watson Says iss
Anthony is the greatest woman of her
time. If ever God chose an advocate of
freedom, leader sf liberty's army, then
He has chosen her To see her on that
last night of her most laberious campaign,
erect smiling, magnetic. eloquent, prac-
tieal, and full of pristine vigor, the young
est woman of them all, was worth going
a thousand miles to see. God bless her.
When the news of defeat came l was
bowed down with sorrow, and when saw
her full of vim. of faith and hope and
love, | seid, God will yet let her see the
promised land, aye. see and enter in.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
Therm meter Repers.
nrEn.

SMITH-On Sunday, Nov. Is. 1896, Mathew
J. Smith. beloved son of Jane and
the late Francis Smith. in his 32d year.
Relatives and friends of the family
also Branch No. AZ. N. A. L. c., are re
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
67i5 Erie street, on Wednesday, Nov. IS
at A. NJ, thence to St Mary's r. C,
Church, where a solemn high mass OF
requiem win be offered for the happy
repcse of his soul.
| Please omit flowers.
MIDDLETON Sunday evening. Noven-
ber 15, 1896, Julian III. Medole, second
son of John Medole, aged 40 years.
Funeral services on Tuesday, November
4. at r, NJ, az No. 10S Mercer street,
Jersey City.
Interment private.
BEHRENS-After a short Illness. on
Tuesday morning. Nov: Il. 1886, at his
late residence No. 295 Third street,
Charles Behrens.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
HILTON Sunday, Nov 49, 1896, Joseph
w Hiil, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from his;
late residence. No. II Old Bergen Road.
on Wednesday, Nov. Is, at P. M
RQEPKE--0n Monday. Nov. I6. 1856.
John P. Roepke. in his 6Sth year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence. No. 81 Bright street. on
Thursday, Nov. l9 at p M. sharp.
TURN3R-on Monday. Nov 16, 1896 Mrs.
Annie NJ. Turner.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral at her late
residence No. II Dick street. on Tuee-
day, Nov. lI. at p. Al.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
AGAINST JUDGE ERWIN.


TRENTON, Nov. II, 1S96.--The Supreme
Court this morning filed an opinion grant
ing a new trial in the case Of James
S. Erwin, who obtained verdict against
Jersey City for 1888 for three months
salary as Corporation Attorney.
Erwin was appointed by the Board of
Finance in December, 1888, to succeed
Spencer Weart. The Board claimed it
had absolute power to appoint Mayor
Wanser claimed he had the veto power
and he exercised it. The Mayor also
claimed that Finance Commissioners Fraz-
er, who had voted for Erwin, had resign
ed before he voted for Erwin and was
therefore not a member.
The opinion of the Supreme Court,
which was rendered by Chief Justice
Beasley, Justice Garrison concurring, held
that a de facto body could not create a de
jure office. and inasrnucn as the body
which appointed Erwin did otscontain a
sufficient number of de jure members, the
appointment was void and Erwin was not
entitled to any salary The effect of the
opinion is to compel a new trial, at which
the Hudson Court will be controlled by
the major opinion Of the Supreme Court
The opinion that a de facto body can
not create a de jure officer is a new doc
tfine of law in this State, and the case
will undoubtedly go to the Court of Err
rors. Mr. Erwin says ne believes he will
win his case, in spite of the points raised
by the Supreme Court.
Justice Dixon filed dissenting opinion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
ALLIsoN's DRY DOCK SOLD.
Bought by "a. A. simpson who Will
Organize a New Company.

The plant of the Allison Dry Goods
Company at the foot of Morgarl street
was sold at public auction yesterday af-
teTnoon by order Of Receiver Otto Grouse.
Tie two docks alone brought s20 75l
from K. A. Simpson, who Is connected
With the g. A. Woolsey Paint COMPANY.
There are toois to be sold which win
brsrlg, i is estimated, $1,000 making the
total $2s.7O0. This sum will pay nearly ali
the debts OF the concern
Tne Ailsou Dry Dock is one of the land
marks of cid Jersey CITY + was es.fai,-
iisped over forty years ago by Michael
Allison and has been conducted by Mr..
Allison and his son ever since Many ves-
sells were built there the most famous
being the river steamboat Mary Powell.
which for many years was the fastest YES
sci in the world. For many Years the
dock did q successful business. The
dock will be continued as dry dock
stock company will be formed BY the
purchaser and they VIII continue to run
The company who win continue the
business OF the dry dock will include MI.
Robert A. Simpson, who VIII probably be
President; o.. F. Kirk who will be Man
ager; r. G. Washburne, President of fhc
Hudson County National Bank; J. ID.
Carsca5len president OF the Third Ma
fiofaI Bank Directors ea3sssly and Van
zant. Of The Third National Rank. John
Smith and ofhefA s 81
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
DEADLY HAVANA.
Yellow Fever and Smallpox Mortality
Very Great In october.

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. 1Ss6-Dr. Bur-
CESS, Sanitary Inspector of the Marine
Hospital service at Havana, reports to
Surgeon n-General Wyman that there was
a greater mortality from yellow fever at
Havana during the past month of Octo-
Der than any month of this year so far,
and that smallpox has in no sense dimin-
ished. During the month of October there
We're 1852 deaths in this city.
Two hundred and seventy-two of those
deaths were caused by yellow fever and
1a0 by smallpox. During the week ended
November there were 305 deaths, 10 of
which were caused by yellow fever, with
200 new cases approximately 3S We're
caused by smallpox with approximately
$50 new cases. Sxty-t three of the deaths
from yellow fever during the week were
among Spanish soldiers in the military
hospitals.
Other reports from Cuba are as follows:
Cardenas. 81 cases and five deaths from
yellow fere, Santiago, nine deaths from
yellow fever.
Cienfueges, twenty-five deaths from yell
low fever and four from smallpox.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
TICKETS FOR THE YALE-PR1NoEToN
GAME.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. II, 1896
fale's share of the tickets for the Prince
ton game on Manhattan Field were sent
out this morning. Manager Garrison
mailed out about 1000 to prominent Yale
graduates and placed about 1900 at the
by subscribers. The management mas NOT
yet been able to fill all the applications
Tor tickets, and is thinking of refunding
Lhe money in some cases. It is possible,
however, that enough tickets NAV Vel he
procured from the minor colleges where
a few have been sent to complete the de-
mand. II IS estimated that at least 10000
people will see the game.
Captain Murphy of the Yale eleven to-
day announced that ex-captain W. j.
Wycion of Cornell would offeiate at the
Yaie-Prfnceton game as linesnnan, w. a.
Dashiei, q Lehigh graduate. has already
been chosen for umpire These are the
tive officials which Yale will choose.
The referee, to be named by Princeton
and the other linesinasl have NOT been
chosen by Yale's opponents
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
NO "WoMEN's BIBLE" FOB THEM
W. CT. U. Convention A dol pts Resolu-
tioss and Elects Officers

ST. LOUIS. Nov. II, lss6.-At this
mornings session of the Women's Chris
tian. Temperance Union Convention this
resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, That while we recognize the
right OF women to make commentaries on
the Bible as men have done from the he
ginning until now, we regret the name
IVY omen'S Bible" TO any volume, and we
further deplore the misrepresentation of
the press, secular and religious, in styling
fii fnis commentary on those parts Of the
Bible only relating to woman as a new
version of the Scriptures
We further disclaim any connection
Whatever OF our society or of cur national
president with this work
The old Board of officers were reelected
as follows President Frances E. VIII.
lard, Illinois; Vice President 7 ,aree
Mrs. Lillian NJ. N. Stevens. Maine: Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. Katherine
bento Stevenson, MASSACHUSETTS,; Re-
cording Secretary, Mrs Clara c. Hofg-
man, Missouri; Assistant Recording Sec
retary, Mrs. Frances E. Beauchafnn
kentucky; Treasurer, Mrs. Helen III
Barker, Illinois
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-17
THE DEFENSE OF OUR HARBoRs
Good Progress Made in the Fortifi-
cations this Year.

WASHINGTON, Nov II. 1Ss6-The an
nual report of the Board of Ordnance
and Fortifications, composed of General
Nelson A. Miles, Colonel Royal r. Frank
First Artillery; Colonel Peter C. Hains
Corps Of Engineers; Major F; H. Phipps,
Ordnance Department.; Captain ]. c..
AyreS and ex-Eepresentat j. III. Outh-
waite, was made Dubl-c today. It says
Under the increased appropriations of
the present fiscal year the work of placing
our harbors in q proper state of defense
IS making good progress, and if only the
same sums are appropriated annually for
a lew years our principal ports will pre-
sent formidable front to an attacking
fleet. 1t is hoped, however, that even
moro liberal appropriations will be made
IN order that we may sooner be ready fer
an emergency that may arise at any time
In view of the present serious aspect of
European politics it is only common pru-
denee for this nation to be on it's guard
for should conflict arise we are liable
TO be embroued with some power whose
navy, in the present defenseless condition
nous ransons from our chief cities.
"A war, II It come at all. will come
with no warning and no time for prepara-
ton. China, WIKI undefended ports and
an inadequate navy, was defeated in few
months. In the last war between the
great military powers of Germany and
France, the surrender al Sedan occurred
only forty days after the declaration of
war.
The wars of nations occur in cycles
OF varying length, but seldom does gem
Already more than thirty years have
elapsed since our last great war and
another may soon, if the past be guide
70 the future, terminate one of the longest
joyed.
Our. engineer department is ready
with the most modern plans for fortifi-
cations and our ordnance department is
prepared with designs for guns and car
riaEes that are equal to any in the world.
II Congress will but increase the appro-
prlations to the capacity of those de-
partments for useful and ecoIloraicai vvorlr
1t will not be long before our coasts are
secure against the attack of foreign pow
ers. An effective preparation for warais
OF foo .ar.d i..o.