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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
THE BROOKLYN'S TRIAL
TRIP.

BOSTON, Aug. n, 1ss6.-The new cruis-
er Brooklyn left her anchorage below at
S:15 this morning for her official trial
trip.
At s:35 the Brooklyn passes the western
end of Thatcher's Island with her trial
flag set.
AT 9:55, after running neal the starting
line, the cruiser changed her course and
headed westward.
At 1905, she again changed her course,
heading for the first buoy. Her progress
appeared very fast.
At 1918, the Brooklyn's course was
again changed and she headed off shore.
Her trial flag was still flying. The wealth
er conditions are excellent.
At 1890, the Brooklyn tackled ship. and
headed to the eastward.
At 10:46 the Brooklyn passed the first
buoy, going at high rate of speed, APP
parently. Astern, however, the commotion
in the water is extraordinary, and may be
due to the fac that the ship is down
by the stern instead of trimming on an
even keel.
ROCKFORD, Mass, Aug. q. lS96.-At
HOS the weather became somewhat hazy
and as near as could beb ascertained
the Brooklyn had passed the second buoy,
which is just visible. The distance from
the first to the second buoy is SO knots.
which was made in about 10 minutes
and 80 seconds.
The United States cruiser Brooklyn
passed the Isles of Shoals, going east
ward on her trial trip, at 11:45. She was
cutting the water at a great rate OF
speed and it is beblleved she will exceed
q knots per our.
ROCKPORT, Mass, Aug. q, 1s9s.-The
weather conditions were almost ideal for
the official speed trial of the cruiser
Brooklyn today. Early this morning a
light wind from the southwest prevailed.
with hazy weather, but the wind changed
to the southwest with nearly a dead calm
and the sea was as smooth as glass,
though the sky was cloudy.
The Government vessels that partici-
pated in the trial left Gloucester harbor
early and took up their positions along
the course which is 41.5 miles north
northeast from the first buoy, making the
total distance to be run 50 miles. The
location of the bbuoys were somewhat
changed from previous trials, the first
one being anchored northeast of Thatch-
er's Island, instead of southeast, as here
tofore. Each end of the course was
marked by two large bbuoys with smaller
ones between the terminals dividing the
course into spaces of SO knots each, ex-
cepting that between buoys Nos. 8 and
4, which is exactly seven knots. At each
of those buoys a Government vessel was
stationed to take the force of the wind
and the direction of the tide.
At all the principal points of observation
large crowds of summer tourists gath
cred to see the cruiser.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
BARON FAVA DISAPPOINTED.
Uncle sam Has Done Nothing About
= The Louisiana Lynchfno..

WASHINGTON Aug. q, 1S96.-The re-
port OF the Governor of Louisiana. regard
ing the Italian lynchings, did not reach
the State Department this morning. much
to the disappointment of Baron Faya. the
Italian Ambassador, who makes no con-
eealment of his regret at the DELAY of
TINS government in rendering redress for
what his w government is disposed to
look upon as an international affront.
The Baron, since he hurried here from
Bar Harbor, ten days ago, has been nm
ceasing in communications and visits. al
tnough he has been made aware that the
United States, if the circumstance
should seem to warrant it, will grant full
reparation for any %indignity that appears
to have been offered Italian subjects in
louisiana. thus following the precedent
which gave Italy SO much qualification
when similar unfortunate occurrences
took place in New Orleans and Colorado.
The State Department, however, will
give no definite assurances until reports
are secured from the proper legal au-
thorities.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
Ii HUNG CHANGES ENTERTAINMENT
All Preparations made for His Ar
rival Tomorrow.

~
NEW YORK, Aug. q, 1Ss6.-Major-
General Ruger completed his arrange
ments this morning for the reception of
the Chinese V.ceroy, Lii Hung Chang.
upon his arrival here on the
st. Louis tomorrow. General Kruger. ac-
~companied by Major Davis. of the War
Department, and his aide-de-camp, Cap
tain Stephen c. Mills, of Governors ISL
and, will go down the bay early in the
morning on the Dolphin and await the
arrival of the st. louis. When the steam
ship reaches Quarantine, General Kruger.
Major Davis andsCaptail Mills viii board
her, receive the Chinese Ambassador and
extend to him the freedom of the coun-
try. While the steamship is passing
Governors Island the guns of old Castle
William will thunder out a royal salute.
On the arrival of the St. Louis at the
American line. foot of Fulton street, the
famous Oriental statesman and his nu-
merous suite WIN be conducted to await
ing carriages. Then a detachment of the
sixth Cavalry, United States army. num-
berlng two hundred, under command of
Colonel summer, will escort the party
70 the Waldorf Hotel. The route will be
Gown West street to Bowling Green. up
to Fourth street, thence to
Fifth avenue and through that thorough
fare to the Waldorf Hotel.
Arriving there the escort will be dis
missed and returned ito Fort Hamilton
TO await further orders. There will he No
military guard maintained at the hotel.
General Ruger Will make his headouar-
ters at the Waldorf and will remain with
the chinese Ambassador during his stay
in the country. 10y
AdmlraI Bulce's arrangements for well
coming Il Hung Chang have not been
announced, but it is said he will undoubt-
suIy oroer a sante fired from the squad
ron now assembled in New York bsrhnr
As TO the entertainment of the Vice
roy only a general plan has been ol,t-
lined, and nothing definite will be decided
upon until his personal wishes have heen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
Energie. Misdirected.

It is announced that "a Frenchman has
discovered a new use for electricity, and
has invented an arrangement by which
the cries of a baby are received in a mi
crophone placed in the cradle over the
infant's head, and by some intermediate
mechanism not described start the cur
rent in a circuit containing an electHic
deplorable spectacle it is to see a genius
thus wasting his energiesi What is
wanted is not something that will enable
us to hear the little cherub's cry at the
distance of hundreds of miles, but rather
some device that will enable the baby to
cry in our bedroom without disturbing
our slumbers. The man who will invent
once and plenty, but that Frenchman
has mistaken the demands Of the times
Electrfcitv-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
PUSSY WAS THE BURGLAR.
Hoboken Policemen
Building to CanIure Tihieuex

A report was made at the Second Pre-
cinct station, Hoboken. last night that
Forbes machine shop on Fourteenth
street, Hoboken, was being burglarized.
The officer on that post said there were
mysterious noises in the shop as though
someone was moving things about.
Detective Kivilon was sent to investi-
gate He approached the place with great
caution and stationed men at various
places to intercept the burglar in his
fight. Kivilon then drew his pistol and
entered the shops, which were as dark
as pitch.
Suddenly as the detective was creeping
cautiously among machines and boilers
he felt something brush against his leg.
IN his alarm he almost discharged the
pistol. He controlled himself and looked
around in time to see a furry form shoot
through the open door. The midnight
marauder was a cat. Klvilon drew off his
FORCES and went back to report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
BURGLED FROM WITHIN.

BOSTON. Aug. q, 1s96.-The house oc-
cupied by Mrs. Emma Wilson, at No.
1774 Washington street, was entered some
time this morning between one and
three O'Clock n a trunk containing
clothing, jewelry, none and laces valued
at $1,000 taken. The police have arrested
John Moran, aged nineteen, as an ac-
complete in the affair. They are looking
for Fred Gillespie, a nephew of Mrs. Will
son, and a young man named Couch, both
of whom were boarders with Mrs. Wilson.
The trunk was found this morning in a
vacant lot in the rear of the house. 1t
had been pried open and scattered about
on the ground were the laces and dresses,
but diamonds valued at s725 and $500 in
cash were missing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
ROUGH ON JOE
His Affafre de Occur Abruptiy Ended
by q Joke.

Uy y Okt 49, tr =
The practical jokers in the sheriff's
Office got one on Deputy Sheriff Joe
O'Donnell a few lays ago. Joe, who is
something of a practical joker himself,
took it good naturally. He and Under
Sheriff Erwin and Deputy Sheriff Nc
Cormack went to the Pattdeutscher
festival at the Union Hill Schuetzen
Park. Mr.. Erwin, who is acquainted
with the lessee of the park, introduced
his companions and the party sat down
to a table and had two or three rounds
of beer.
Pretty soon the ~lessee's daughter. a
very charming young woman of about
nineteen, came over to the table to con-
suit her father about something and
was introduced to the gentlemen from
himself as he had to go and attend to
some business and left her to entertain
the guests.
1t soon became apparent that Joe was
smitten with the young woman's hand
some face, charming manners and inter-
esting conversation. He spread himself
in his efforts to make an impression on
her. The other two were not at al jeal-
Gus. They are both married men and
they let Joe have the field to himself.
Joe was called away for a few minutes
and he tore himself away regretfully,
saying that he would be back presently.
He had no sooner disappeared than Nc
Cormack remarked to Erwin in a tone
of pity: It's too bad about Joe, isn't
it?"
The young woman was interested at
once.
What's the matter with him?p she
asked.
He's insane replied Mccormack,
without a smile.
you don't say So" exclaimed the
she remarked, her voice full of sympathy.
rs he dangerous?"
No replied Mccormack, mot as long
as he is humored. He is liable to become
always let him ave his own way and
lave much trouble with him. He
has wealthy relatives who take care of
him. They don't want to send him to
he wants to go and take care of him.
He doesn't i4alize that he is practically
in custody"
isn't it awful?" exclaimed the young
woman and there was a suspicion of mois-
ture in her big blue eyes.
Hes such a nice looking young man,
she cont nued, .and so gentlemanly.
Do vol think he will ever be cured?"
Before Mccormack could answer Joe
returned and resumed his seat next to the
young woman. He attempted to resume
the conversation where it had been broken
but the young woman edged away
from him.. In a few minutes she excused
herself and went away. Joe could not
the look of sincere pity she
cast upon him as she said goodbye until
during his absence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
DIS0RDERLY HOUSE RAIDED.
PONCE the Proprietor and His
DisreputabIc CompanIansL

Another disorderly house was raided in
Hoooken this morning. Last night Mrs.
William johnson, who lives at No. $40
Garden street, came to police headquarters
and complained that William ~Steinhauser
was running a disorderly place in the
same house with her. She said that
there were women there and men coming
night.
This morning Captain Hayes sent sew
enal offlcers n Detective Weinthal TO
raid the place. They arrested William
women, Annie Miller and Katie Rutts
The women were given ninety DAYS and
was committed for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
CITY NEWS NOTES

The Fourth Company, Boys Brigade.
OF the Bergen Reformed Church will hold
a meeting in the lecture hall OF the
church on Friday evening. Important
business viii be transacted, and ii IS Ake-
ly the recent un-pleasantness between the
Second and Fourth Companies will be dis
cussed.
be held on Friday evening. Road officers
VIII be appointed by Captain Corley.
William Curran, IS 'Iongshoreman. while
handling iron rails on board of The ship
KenilWorth, lying at the foa>>of Second
street, his morning. had l& leg
crushed BY q rail falling ok Mis-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
Rfcyciers and Scar.

Last fan while riding in company with
a friend l had the good luck to run with
Hampshire. The fellow made, off ait a
great clip as soon as he saw us, and we
were surprised that SO unwieldly an ami
could get along SO fast. 1t was for
tunate for US that he ran, for we were
riding down hill very fast and did not
see him till we rounded a curve almost
on top of him. He saved a collision by
getting out of the road. Three or four
times I have stolen up on foxes that
ware hunting along the road, and once
had the fun of measuring speed with one
that attempted to escape by running
the bushes. For a quarter of a mile ]
did not gain or lose an inch as far as |
see, and the fox was about twenty
yards ahead OF me. Then he cook to the
cover. and the chase was over.-Forest
and Stream.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
WESTrSHORE
=RAILROAD=
Picturesque Line of Travel 10 the
oil and West.

THE FALLS ROUTE
Trains leave 42a street North River, station,
New York, as follows, and fifteen minutes
minsl station at Weehawken. n. j.: can be
reached via trains OF n. J. J. Rd-. leaving
$50 A. NJ Daily. Local 10 Bur4io. Sleeping
car, New York TO BIoomyiIlc. Sundays only;
7.s0 A. NJ. Daily. Local to Albany. for Cats
XII Mountains and Saratoga Parlor car 10
9.15 A NJ. Daily. for Albany, Utica, Syracuse,
Rochester. Buffalo. Niagara Falls, Toledo,
Cleveland. Chicago. Parlor car to Syracuse
Bloomviiie and catssiil Mountains. New
PaItz. Lakes Afohonk and Minnewaska. Pars
Bills A. NJ. Daily. except Sunday. to Cats
kill Mountains. New Paltz. Lakes Mohonk
Lake George. .Parlor cars to oomvil Sar-
atoea and Caldwell.
cial to catskill Mountains. Parlor car at
tached.
c;s4s N, Daily. except SUNDAY to Cats
and Minnewaska- Albany. Saratoga. Parlor
car attached to Bl0omviile and saratoga-
C-+@ p. NJ Daily. except Sunday. for Al
500 r. NJ Daily. for Albany. Montreal. uues,
Toronto. Detroit, Cleveland. Chicago and ST
$50 P. NJ Daily. except sunday, for New
burg, Albany. Saratoga and Montreal. Sleep
ing car. Albany TO Montreal.
Syracuse. Rochester and Buffalo.
SIS p. N. Daily. for Albany, Utica. Syracuse.
Rochester, Buffalo. Niagara Falls, Torontos
DETROIT. cieyeiaT nro, G1hieag e and as,s s: Loq u
B lo4e A. NJ. c sos P. NJ; Jersey City, r.
n. r. Station. A 1910, B I.2d C 3S p. NJ.
Haverstraw Locals, 100 a. M 245. 4.3o. 5-3a.
900, $1,000 and l1-45 P. NJ
Newburgh Locals. D15 A. NJ Ills. SIS. -6-50
.Daiiy. ..sundays only. Kingston Local liz
P NJ.
Syracuse, Rochester. Buffalo, Niagara Falls.
Toronto, Detroit. Cleveland and Chicago on
through trains
For tickets. timetables, parlor and sleeping
car accommodations or Information apply
Characterization, Nos. S3S, $50, s726 Fulton
street, Annex Office. foot Of Fulton street.
New York City: Nos, us, sss. ell and s42
broadway, NJ. 81 West Cne Hundred and
Twenty-hfth street, art at station.
C. e. Lambert. Cent Passenger Agent.
No. S Vanderbilt avenue. New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
TO IRELAHD's CONVENTION.

QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 27. 1Sss.-The
Canadian delegates to the Irish National
Convention, which is to be held in Dub
lin on September ], arrived here on board
the White Star Liner Britannia today.
They are all well and report having had
a pleasant passage. Major Mcclure and
Captain Buckley Of Chicago, who also
arrived here as delegates to the conven-
ton. have suddenly decided to return to
America, and will sail on board the
steamer Rhynland for Philadelphia to-
day. Their reasons for returning are not
known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
THEY CAUGHT SPANISH MAoKERBL

A fishing party consisting of Charles
6chumann, Henry Spillmer, Charles
Meyer and Ernest jacket, residents of
the Heights, returned home last night
from a two days cruise in the waters
around and about Sayvfle, eight miles
below Fire Island. They were on board
Captain McGraff's famous thirty-foot
yacht, had a splendid time and caught a
big mess of fish, several big messes in
fact, in which were many founders,
dukes. and as the merry fishermen claim,
Spanish mackereL They literally dis
tributed their surplus supply among their
friends.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
OTTOMAN BANK RAID
Mob Seizes the Great Financial
Institution at Galata-
Quiet Restored.

LONDON. Aug. q, 1Ss6.-A special
despatch from C-onstantinople says that
yesterday afternoon a party of forty men
armed with revolvers and bombs forced
their way into the Ottoman Bank, killing.
the gendarmes who were guarding the
doors Of the institution. The clerks EN-
ployed in the bank fed and took refuge
In the office of the Tobacco Reggie, which
is next door to the bank.
The attacking party posted themselves
at the windows and upon the roof of the
bank and kept UP a lively exchange Of
shots with the police. Riotous outbreaks
also took place in various. parts of
Galata, the largest suburb of Constan-
tinople, a number of shops being sacked
and many persons killed and wounded.
Up to a late hour last night the Ottoman
Bank was still In possession of the band
which had seized it. A bomb was ex-
ploded near the guard house in constan-
flnople, kiasing severa.. soldiers and
wounding a number Of others. The British
warship Dryad and the French and Italian
g~uardships rave steamed up to Galata.
There is no doubt tina the rioting is the
work of the Armenian Revolutionary So
ciety.
CoNsTANTINOPLE. Aug. q. 1896
Rioting of a desultory character was
renewed in the city this morning. but
was speedily suppressed by the police.
Nothing was taken by the rioters from
the banks which they attacked yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH BURGLARS
Give a Policeman a Severe Beating
and Then EscaDe.

NEW YORK. Aug. 27. Sss.-Policen.an
John H. Jones, of the East 125th street
station. had a desperate encounter this
morning with two negro burglars who
We're trying to break into a house at
No. lS2 East 121st street. at present un-
occupied. the family being in the coun-
try.
The policeman was so badly wounded
that he. was left lying UNCONSCIOUS on the
sidewalk. The negroes got away bur
Jones is sure hat he shot one Of then,
in the breast during his struggle with
Tied to Harlem Hospital in an ambulance
He recovered Consciousness in a few ho,,rs
and was pronounced out of danger He
is suffering from w severe scain
wounds and a broken rib.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
R4ILROADS.

Trains leave JERSEY CITY as rollows:-
FOR H WEST.
s1s "A. NJ. FAST with vestibuls
Parlor Car. daily for Pittsourg
LIMITED. the pioneer of this class of the SER
vice. composed exclusively of Pullman Vesti-
ton and Smoking Cars. lighted by stationary
and movable electric lights, dairy for Pitts
Vile, St. Louis. Cincinnati and TOLEDO.
2B P. NJ. CHICAGO N ST. LOUIS Elk,
Dining Cars. daily to st. Louis. Louisville a"a
ST r NJ. WESTERN EXPRESS. with
burg, Chicago and Cleveland. Dining Car to
ps sds q. Ana PI5ssSggg e Shi E9PREss.
ssati and 81 Louis. Arriyss SIncisaatl o s%
SIS P. NJ. CT EMPRESS. Pullman
cago daily. aud Cleveland and Toledo except
saLTisoRE. wAsHISsros AND TIE
For Baltimore. washington ana the South q
sls q sc "a, ssiti KS LfM1Thi. p p4r Tor
Cars and 9ennsylvania Railroad pining car,
siouai Limited Parlcr Cars and Pennsylvania
RaiIr Dad Dining Carl.~444s $50 and SD
NJ. and 80 right. For Baltimore onlys ~
FOR PHILADELPHIA.
for Philadelphia. e33- l-El ltS
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1924 and lis A. NJ l2-12. Us. LA, AZ -,
1 Isl 443. IA, 80. GA. S.02, SIS. Sia P. Nj
and IL. 10 night. Sunday, 63I. SK. aia 80
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s1a AS. 44t. 5s2- GA. 800. Sis. go
p M. and IL 80 night. Accommodates. -ss
A. NJ, 445 and rs P. N. week DAYS SKI
days. 5.13 and rs P. M.
ana 11,is A. NJ. 1212. 11s t2qs r NJ, Pullmsn
BUFFET Parlor Car and Day Coach. sI.d 21
p M weekdays. 6.34 A. NJ. Sundays.
ForN Cape May, 1113 A. NJ. 1i4 sSs ana
90 P. NJ. weekdays.
q cove Point Pleasant and intermediate SUI
ions via Railway. S.4S, T.5s. s.sS. 1Ac5 a. n,
10 % l 70 saturdays onlv). Us. 3.24. an. AZ.
( % and ia P. NJ On SUNDAY. SIS. i03 a.
NJ 5.ss r. NJ. tStop at Interlaken for Asear-
park or Ocean Grove on Sandayo
1she New York Transfer Company will ca,
for and check baggage from and TO hotels
and residences
S. NJ. PROVOST. Ii WOOD
Gent Manager. Geni passenger AgeTt-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
OUR NAMESAKE CRIPPLED
Ry Cable to the United press

LONDON, Aug. 27, 1S9s.-The steamer
Jersey City of the Bristol Line, which
sailed from Bristol August Il, and Swan
sea 18th, for New York, was spoken
August %, in latitude 81 north, longitude
70 west with her propeller gone. h was
steering east southeast. making about
four miles an hour.
she was spoken again on the 26th inst,
In latitude 81 north, longitude 10 west.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
SHERIFF ToFFEY's LUCK AT CARDS

The guests of the Hotel Breslin at
Lake Hopatcong had a progressive eu-
chre party on Monday night. There were
sixteen tables. Sheriff Toffey was one of
the players, and with his usual luck. to
say nothing of his skill re won the irst
prize, a valuable cut glass pitcher. Ii Is
said of the Sheriff THAT if he fell into the
water ne wouldn't get wet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
COLLISION AND EXPLOSION.
Double Catastrophe on the Boston
and Railroads-W onderfuDE scapes.


and Ra1lroads-W onderfuIE scapes.
BOSTON, Aug. q, 1S9S.-At Ills O'clock
this morning. after a freight train had
pulled from the main track into the
yard On the eastern division of the Boston
and Maine Railroad at Somervillle cross
ing, Charlestown, the switch was left
open and a passenger train, inward bound
from Lynn. crashed into the standing
freight.
A scene of wild confusion followed, in
the midst of which the obler of the
freight engine exploded. sending forth a
large amount of steam. 1t was thought
at first that several people were either
killed or injured, bbut upon investigation
it was found that the fireman and engi-
neer of the passenger train were the
only ones seriously injured.
Traffic on the road was stopped for a
short time. The fire department was
called out and helped to clear away the
debrbis. The people on the passenger
train escaped with a slight shaking up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
ACCIDENT TO A soMNAMBUL1sT

George Meyer. of No. All Paramount
avenue is a victim of somnambulisam.
Last night about midnight while walking
about in his sleep he fell down a flight
or stairs, receiving a severe scalp wound.
He was attended by DR.. Brinkerhoff.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-27
ORANKs AT

The Cranks Of Hoboken, that is as
many of them as belong to an association
bearing that name, will have their an
nua1 dance tonight at Pohlmann,s. A
prominent feature OF the affair will be an
exhibition OF fireworks in front of the
hoteL