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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
NORTH RIVER BRIDGE

NEW YORK. Dec /. 1886 Secretary
Swan, of the New York and New Jersey
Bridge Construction Companies. informed
a reporter OF the United Associated
Presses today that the companies had
made a contract with the Union Bridge
Company to construct a bridge over the
Hudson River for s25, 900 ooo
The Union Bridge Company. he said,
had agreed to deposit a bond of 81. .ooo. 900
for its faithful performance Of its con
tract. His companies, he said, would soon
be ready to issue bonds for the construc-
ton of the Hudson River bridge and It's
approaches. He said he believed the
committees having charge of the matter
would soon report and show that traffic
crossing the river by the bridge will be
taxed less than by the present mode Of
handling it.
He predicted, that the plan of construc-
tion of the bridge would do much towards
restoring to this city the commerce lost
to it by the present inadequate facilities
for handling traffic crossing the Hudson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
THE BLIGHT OFF.

PHILLIPSBURG, Dec. /, 1S96.-The
American Sheet Iron Mil which has been
idle several weeks on account Of dull
ness in trade, started up yesterday with
enough orders to keep running all win
ter
The $50 employees of the Standard Silk
MILL who have been working on short
time for several months, went to work
on full time today
The knitting establishment of Seifert &
Eltonheart which has been idle several
months, has been purchased by Carly &,
souders. who commenced operations yes
terday.
MEDIA, Pa, Dec. 1, 1se6.-Fully 1900
mill workers, who were idle a month
ago, in Delaware county, are now at
work, with the prospect of steady en-
ployment through the winter The start
ing up of the Rhodes and the Riddle
mills was followed yesterday by the re-
sumption of the big mill at Angors 1t
has been started under the management
of an organized stock company and 1SG
hands are at work The mill was lit up
and running last night for the first time
in over a year.
Campbells mills, at Clifton Heights. are
running fourteen hours day, with many
orders on hand, and Kershaw & Com
pany's mills, at the same place, which
were run but four days week for many
months, have resumed on full time, with
every loom busy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
JUBILANT REPUBLICANS.
GreenvIIie Campaign Clubs Celebrate
the Victory of MCKINLEY.

The joint Mckinley and Hobart Cam
paign and the Minkakwa Clubs jollifica-
ton meeting held at the Columbia Hall
last evening was largely attended About
nine o'clock the members of both clubs
and their guests assembled in the BAN
quet hall and sat down to a royal feast.
After liberal supply of food and drink
Chairman James K. Hutchinson intro
duced Major W. H. Armstrong as first
speakers and he made a few remarks.
He was followed by Robert Carey, who
said
I'VE want to free Cuba, and believe
two weeks after Major McKinley's in
auguration we will see in nearly every
street in New York the free Cuban flag
Assemblyman-elect Isaac F. Goldenhorn
stated that the Republicans proposed
giving little Cuba their independence for
which they were so valiantly fighting.
He said he would fight for equal tax
alton from the very first session of the
Assembly.
Following the Assemblyman, Mr. E. S.
Brown, e. S. Fry, w. C. Dunn, three
of the 'Minks' primary candidates, and
Captain Bowly spoke. Between the
speeches the Rehan Mandolin Trio,
Messrs. Rehan, Scully and Lewis, rem
dered number of delightful selections.
Among those present were:-Messrs M.
Shultz, Sr., Robert Carey, Major Arm
strong, ]. K. Hutchinson, George Lam
Assemblyman Isaac F. Goldenhorn, G.
A. Lutz, Theodore Smith, James Greer,
Captain Bowly, E, Fry, G. Alexander,
Silas NJ Leech, L. Schefbe, H. Rehan.
Louis Mohl, Lewis T. Mcdonald and
SculleV.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
VARIEGATBD VOYAGE.
The Wfiikommen Reports Meteor,
Tidal Wave, Hurricane and Snow

QUARANTINE, s. T., Dec. 1, lS9e-The
German oil tank steamer Willkommen
which arrived here this morning from
Danzig, bringing 5000 bags of beet sugar
to order, had a particularly rough pas
sage. From the time of starting on
November 4, strong westerly winds and
gales were encountered and SO rough and
threatening was the weather that on No
vember 5 Captain Schaffer put into Hol-
Singfor Roads and anchored for the night
proceeding next day. Clear weather was
experienced in the North Sea, but as soon
as land was cleared the gale began again
and the steamer was continually plung-
ing into the heavy head seas and her
decks were badly flooded
Shortly after midnight on the 17th a
huge meteor shot across the sky from
southeast to northwest. and plunged,
kissing, into the sea some distance ahead
of the Willkommen. Almost Immediately
afterwards a huge sea, like a tidal wave,
broke over the steamers bow and swept
aft, luckily doing only slight damage.
ricane, lasting four hours and followed
head winds had exhausted the coal sup
ply and it was found necessary to put
into Sydney, C. B., tosreplenish the bunk
ers. From thence to New York more
moderate weather was experienced with
occasional snow storms.
The bringing of sugar to this port in
oil tanks is an experiment which will be
watched with interest This is the first
consignment to arrive and on the con-
dition of the sugar when unloaded will
depend future shipments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
DIED.
STEINWAT.-onM Monday morning. Nov. 50. a
his residence. 26 Gramercy Park, New York.
WILLIAM SrEHNWAY.

WILLIAM STEIN WAY,
in the 6ist year of bis age. of typhoid fever.
Funeral services at German Liederkranz Hail. III 10
III East sstn ST.. on Wednesday, Dec 3 at Il p N.
Intelment in Greenwood Cemetery.
ARNOLD.-On Monday, November 80, 1895,
Nicholas Arnold, aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No I3s Fulton avenue on
Wednesday. December 2. at two P. NJ.
BELTAIRE-Suddenly at Danbury Conn,
November 80, 1886 Elizabeth Beltaire,
beloved wife of John c. Beltaire, and
daughter of the late Benjamin Decker
of Jersey City Heights.
Monday, November 80, 1896.
William Francis Taylor, in the 2lst
year of his age.
Funeral services from his late resi-
denee, No. 80 West Twelfth street. New
York. Wednesday. December 2, at 1:3o
P. NJ.
HUMASON-Entered into rest at Bark
hamstead, Conn.,, on Sunday, Nov. %,
1896 Louise s. Humason, daughter of
Francis l. and the late William H
Humason, in her 18th year
PRIcHARD-On Wednesday, Nov. Is, 1895,
IN San Francisco, Mary. widow of
Joseph Prichard, for many years a
resident of this city.
BUCHTER.-On Sunday, November %.
1896 John Buchter. the beloved husband
Of Susan Buehter, in the 4fth year of
his age.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence. No. 1856 Palisade avenue,
on Wednesday, December 2, at P. NJ.
FRANKLIN Suddenly, on Monday, No
yesnber 80, 1895, at The residence of her
brother Mr.. Walter s. Hartley. No.
A Boulevard east of Tonnele avenue.
Sarah I. Frankiin.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
DIED LIKE DRIVER OMAN

EVERETT, Mass, Dec. 1, 1S96.-Whiie
crossing the tracks of the Eastern Di-
vision of the Boston and Maine Railroad
in response to an alarm of fire, at 1890
this forenoon, fire engine No. of this
city was struck by a locomotive and
Boardman Bennett, the engineer of the
steamer, was instantly killed. Walter
Stevens, the driver, was terribly injured.
and it Is reported has just died.
Both horses were fatally hurt. 1t was
learned that there was no fire, the alarm
having been rung through a misunder-
standing.
Gate-tender Ward declares that he flag
ged the fire engine to stop but others
state that he sfgnalled 1t to come on.
The dead engineer was the Oldest mem
ber of the Everett Fire Department He
was prominent in fire matters in the
State, an Odd Fellow, Grand Army man
and member of the United Workmen.
Driver Stevens was unmarried and had
been connected with the Fire Depart
ment for many years
The damage to the train was consid-
cradle and much excitement prevailed
among the passengers, who We're some
what shaken up by the force of the col
lision, though no one was injured.
The front of the locomotive was badly
smashed and several steps on one side
of the train were torn off
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
UNCLE SANS ESTATE.
His Claim Must Be Pressed Before
the New wAdmfnistratfon Comes In.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 1S96.--Among
the motions filed In the Supreme Court
of the United States yesterday was one
by Solicitor General Conrad, asking an
early hearing of a case involving the
governments claim to title to nearly half
million acres of land in New Mexico.
Jefferson Reynolds, for himself and other
inhabitants of the town and grant of
Las Vegas, N. NJ, brought suit in the
courts Of the District of Columbia to re-
strain Hoke Smith, Secretary OF the In
terror, and S. E. Lamoreaux, Commits
sioner of the General Land Ofice from
prosecuting the survey of 49e. All acres To-
Gated in the grant, or from attempting
to turn the lands back into the public
domain and asking that their title thereto
be confirmed.
All this was decreed TO the complain
ants on January last, the court speciii-
caly deciding that the United States had
parted from all interest in the land and
that the title thereto be quieted in and to
the town of Las Vegas. This decree was
confirmed by the district courf of ap-
peals September 80 and the law officers
of the government appealed to the SUI
prene Court OF the United States
The suit, as to Secretary Smith. abated
by his resignation, and IS likely to do so
as to Commissioner Isarnoreaux shortly
otter the fourth Of March next, and IL the
appeal be not decided before ne retires
from office. the United States VIII be left
without any means Of relief from the
claim to the land will have vanished.
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
THE CRUISER BROOKLYN.
Turned Over 40 the Government and
PLACED in Corr mission Today.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec /, 1S95.-The new
cruiser Brooklyn steamed away from
Cramps snip yard at eight O'Clock this
morning, and proceeded down the Della
ware River to the navy yard at League
Island, She was there turned over by the
builders by the commandant of the navy
yard ready to go into commission.
The Brooklyn arrived at the League
though the distance by water to the
Navy Yard is not over six miles, three
hours and half We're consumed in max
ing the trip because of the caution exer-
cised. The Brooklyn had steam up but
she was largely aided in making the
journey by three tug boats. Captain
Sergeant the navigator of the Cramps,
was in charge of the vessel The cruiser
was docked shortly before noon
Captain F. A. Cook, who will command
the Brooklyn, arrived at the Navy Yard
from Washington this morning, and wit
messed the docking cf the cruiser. When
this had been accomplished he went
aboard the receiving ship Richmond,
donned his uniform and then formally re-
ported to Commodore Howell the COM
mandant of the League Island yard. Sub
seouentlys the other prospective officers of
the cruiser alEo reported to the command
ant Captain Cook lunched with Lieuten-
ant-Commander C. A. Adams on board
the receiving ship and when the luncheon
was over preparation was begun for plac
ing the ship in commission.
Captain Cook said today that he expect
ed the Brooklyn would leave the navy
yard after receiving her stores between
ihe 18th and goth inst Sine will go from
here to Hampton Roads for the purpose
of settling down." as the Captain ex-
presses it, and will then proceed to New
port to receive her torpedoes. Afierward
the cruised will go to Tompk.nsville. s.
T. Of the crew of 40S men exclusive of
the officers about one-half are now here
and the remainder viii reach the navy
yard this week.
The cruiser will have the complement
of men allotted to a flagship. but whether
she will be chosen as such vessel could
not be definitely iearned today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
NEARLY SUFFo0ATED.
Deadly Effects of Coal Gas ON the
Orrok Family

William ]. Orrok. of No. Sc Atlantic
street, and his wife and children had a
narrow escape from asphyxiation by coal
gas about two o'clock yesterday morning.
Mr.. Orrok was awakened by hearing his
sop Willie coughing as if in pain. He at
tempted to arise and go to him, but as
he did so he became conscious of a dull
pain in the back of his own head and no.
ticed the odor of coal gas
Mr. Orrok got out of bed and hastily
opened window to admit fresh air. Mrs.
Orrok had been awakened by this time
and tried TO go upstairs to where the
children were sleeping. She, however,
fell unconscious on the stairs, and Mr..
Orrok, who had been parity revived by
the fresh air, mounted the stairs and
threw open all the windows
The children were not as badly affected
as Mr.. and Mrs. Orrok and all soon COM
pietely recovered from the effects of the
gas
It was found that one of the draughts
from the heater had become disarranged
and permitted the gas to escape through
the house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
DIVIDED REPUBLICANS.
The MfDks and Leaguers to Rend
Each other at Tomorrov,s Primaries

One of the most exciting primaries ever
held in Greenville will probaly be that o.
the First, Second, Third and Fourth pre-
cincts of the Seventh ward, which viii
be held in the Minkakwa Club rooms on
Ocean avenue, tomorrow from three TO
ten P N.
In past years, at nearly every primary
for the election of me mbers of the County
Committee, there has been trouble, and
this primary will be no exception. The
old trouble between the Minkakwas and
the Greenville Republican League Club
will, it Is expected, break out with re-
nEwed violence
Both organizations have tickets In the
field. The Minkakwa one contains these
names Joseph Hill, Edward Fry, Patrick
Patton, George w. Dunn and Edward z.
Brown. for members of the County Com
mittee for one year term, and Henry J.
Borgstede, James Greer, Samuel R. Will
Jams, Winfield C. Dunn, Gabriel Alexan-
der, George. Renker and Charles c.
Rode, for members of County Committee
for two year term.
The League ticket is made up of George
Fremgen Harry G. Brown, Charles A
Bose, Alexander Richter and Frederick
Schmidt, for members for one year term
and William j. Jordan, Charles r. Cocks
Theodore H. EMS, Robert ]. B. Lutz
William ]. Charlock, Henry C. Petty anc
John 8. Sothern, for members for two
wear term
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
NO PLEDGE WITH ESSEX.
Assemblyman-EIect Nelson Refutes
an Absurd Eumor.

A New York paper this morning prints
a rumor of compact between the Hud-
son and Essex Assemblymen by which
if the Hudson men will endorse Essex s
nominations for doorkeepers, ETC., in the
new Legislature, Essex will give support
to an Equal Taxation measure
THAT is simply ridiculous said AS
semblyman-elect William G. Nelson this
morning on being shown the paragraph
containing the rumor, 4'for the very good
reason that we have never met yet an6
discussed our plans, and Essex has never
even alluded to such thing. l know
our men won't go into any kind of deals
like that, and / am firmly convinced that
Essex would give blind pledges for the
purpose of capturing few petty offices
Rubbish, sir. rubbiship
Assemblyman John E. Macarthur laughed
when a News" representative spoke tc
him about the rumor.
I'VE have not met Essex Assemblymer
nor have we ever discussed such a pre-
posterous proposition. Our object this ses-
sion of the Legislature is to procure
Equal Taxation, and as for the organiza-
ton of the House that is too far dis
tant to discuss the matter. We are not
entering into deals OF any kind for
Offices"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
Delgado Defeated.

HAVANA, Dec. /, 1sa5.-GeneraI Fig
ueroa and strong force of Spanish
troops have met and defeated a rebel de-
tachment under command of the insur-
gent leader Belgado, at Navio. near San
Jose de las Lajas, in Havana Province.
The rebels had a much superior force
than the Spanish and occupied strong
positions, but despite these advantages.
they We're dislodged and dispersed with
dead on the field. The Spanish loss was
also heavy, sixty of their number being
killed. including a captain and lieu
tenant. A lieutenant and twenty-five
privates were wounded The combat was
an exceedingly fierce one and both sides
fought bravely. It lasted five hours
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
SOPHOMORE OFF FOB CUBA.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. l. 1896.
Frank Flickenger, a sophomore at the
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has
been missing for several days. His fa-
ther is President Of the Flickenger
Wheel Works of Cleveland, Ohio. The lad
was one Of the thirty students who were
suspended for building a Mckinley cele-
bration bonfire, but who would have been
reinstated with the others. The students
believe that he has gone to Cuba, as he
had frequently expressed warm sympathy
with the Cuban cause. He took with
him. one change of clothing and it is
believed only $50 In money.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
PAYING TAXES.

The rush of taxpayers continued to-
day and up to noon City Collector Smith
had taken in $4,000 Those paying now
and profftting by the per cent. a month
rebate are all small holders. The railroads
and other large corporations have not be-
gun to pay as yet. They usually hold off
until after the first of the year So far
very little fault has been found with the
valuations placed on property, but 1t is
expected that a. few of the annual kickers
viii make their appearance in a day OF
two before the Commissioners of Appeal
That Board met last night and heard pro-
tests from ten properly owners The pa
pers were taken and will be acted upon
as soon as the members have an oppor-
furify to examine the property whose
valuations are objected to.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-01
MINERS WANT MORE PAY

PTTTSBURG, Pa, Dec. /, 1sss-The coal
miners of the Pittsburg district had de-
manded of the operators an advance fron6
"a cents to go cents per ton for mining, to
take effect today. All of the operators of
the district had practically agreed to these
terms. After the meeting yesterday to
arrange for the joint convention of opera
tors and miners, to be held December g.
the operators decided that they would not
pay the Increased wages until after the
joint convention, at which it is hoped to
decide the wage question by arbitration.
The operators say they are willing to
contract for a year with their men at Ga
cents per ton. This the miners refuse to
accept, believing that they can advance
the rate to 20 cents per ton inside of a
year.