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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
AFTER PENNsY'S NEW CABS.
New York Cabmsn Will TRY to Drive
Them Out of the CITY.

There appears to be trouble ahead for
the Pennsylvania Railroad with its new
cab system in New York. The old cab
bies are up in arms against the new sys-
tenn, which cuts the city's rates one
half. The cabmen do not propose to re-
sort to violence in any way, but they
propose to boycott the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and endeavor to get all the labor or
ganizations to help them The hotel
men, between whom and the cabmen
there is an understanding. have declared
that none of the Pennsylvania chean
cabs will be permitted to call at their
hotels for passengers. None of these
things move the railroad officials. They
have encountered these little difficulties
in every city where they have established
their cab system. They have encountered
the New York eabnlen before That was
When they gave the New York Transfer
Company monopoly of the Desbrosses
street ferry,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
KING HAS $4,000.
The Missing Bank Messenger still
in New England.

BOSTON. May 90 1897-The police to-
day received several reports that Albert
M. King, the 10 year old messenger of the
Boyston National Bank of this city. who
disappeared yesterday with $4,000 of the
banks funds, and $4,000 legal tender
certificates, had probably been seen at
several New England points, Dispatches
from Woodsyile. N. H, Lowell Mass,
and New Haven, Conn, state that a boy
answering Kings description was seen at
those places.
Early this morning Chief of Police
Watts received the following telegram
from the chief of police of New Haven
Man answering to Kings description
had through ticket to New York but gave
1t away at Willimantic this State and
left the train there
search of New England for the fugitive.
When the banks here opened this morn
ing 1t was definitely learned that King
cashed the $4,000 United States certif-
cate, making the total amount Of money
which he took $50, 000 The money was of
three denominations. There were seven
teen $1,000 bills, a number of $500 bills
and the balance in $100 and $40 bills.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
MARRIED AT SEA.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 20, 1897.-Don
Jose I. Barrillas, the nineteen-year-old
nephew of the ex-President of the Guate-
malan Republic, and Miss Kate Kinsey
the nineteen-year old daughter of c. c.
Kinsey of this city. who have been en-
gagged for the past six months, despite
the objections of the young lady's parents,
were married by Captain j. Selovich on
board the tug Vigilant outside the Heads
on Monday last. The romantic affair
would probably have remained secret
longer had not the departure of the young
steamship City of Sydney yesterday
brought matters to crisis. Young Bar
riilas is reputed to be very wealthy in
his own right.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
STEAMSHIP ooNPANY's BANQUET

The Hamburg-American Packet Com
pany will give a banquet next Thursday
evening in honor of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the foundation of the company.
1t will take place on board the big
steamship Pennsylvania, which is lying
at the company's pier at Hoboken- The
Pennsylvania arrived here this morning.
She is the largest boat in the Hamburg
American fleet and her spacious dining
room will afford excellent accommodate
tions for the banquet. The company will
also add to the celebration by giving a
free excursion for the benefit of all the
longshoremen and other employees on the
docks. The excursion will probably take
place on Decoration Day, May 30. Two
barges will be engaged to convey the
men up the Hudson to some summer re-
sort where they will be allowed to re-
main a few hours and enjoy themselves
A full supply of refreshments will be
placed on board of the barges and served
at the expense of the company
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
W0MAN's QUO WARRANT0.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l
TRENTON, May 20. 1S97.-Adeline w
Sterling, James Nj. Cooper and Charles
Huckin, today instituted quo warranto
proceedings in the Supreme Court to have
themselves adjudged entitled to seats in
the Englewood Board of Education.
Miss Sterling, in her information, says
that the election resulted in a tie be-
tween herself and Huyler Bogert and
that the Common Council of Englewood
appointed her in consequence of the tie.
Cooper's information is directed against
Frank M. Deniarest, who, Cooper
charges, is no longer a resident of Engle-
wood. Huckin brings his proceedings
against Edward O'Hara, who was recent
" appointed by the Board of Education
to fill an alleged vacancy after Huckin
claims he had been legally elected to the
r,la oa
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
GEN. H0RATI0 KING DEAD.
Ruchanan,s Postmaster General Suc-
cum be 10 Grip at E!ehtY six.

WASHINGTON, May 2os. 1s97.-General
Horatio King, who was Postmaster Gen
eral during portion of President Blu
chanan's Administration, died in this city
at $40 O'Clock this morning. He was in
his eighty-sxth year and died from the
effects of an attack of grip His sons
General Horatio C. King of New York
and Henry King of Boston, were at his
bedside when he passed away
Ills wife survives him
Horatio King came here from Paris
Postmaster General in 1854, serving un-
der Postmaster General Holt. President
Buchanan less than month before his
term expired, appointed Mr.. King Post
master General He served in that capac-
1ty from February II, 1861, until March
5 following, when he was succeeded by
IMsontgomery Blair Mr.. King was a
tired from active life in 1875
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
BROTHERS AND RIVALS.
Murder Prompted by Jealousy over
a WuBuan.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 20, 1s97.-samueI
Williams, 50 years old, a ship carpenter,
was shot and instantly killed on Ellicott
street this morning by his brother Alonzo
Williams.
Samuel Williams for six months past
has lived with woman whom he claim
ed as his wife. His brother called at
their rooms yesterday and took the wom-
an to Niagara Falls, where he married
her. 1T is said The brothers have not
been on the best of terms and a fit of
Jealousy prompted Alonzo to take his
brothers life.
They met this morning in r. A.
Pierce's saloon at Eagle and Ellicott
streets, and had some words about the
woman. in question. They were talking
loud when they left the saloon, and went
toward the house where Samuel roomed
They had not gone far when Alonzo
pulled revolver and threatened to shoot
Samuel took a knife from his pocket
Before he could make an effort TO use it
Alonzo pushed him backwards against a
tree, placed the revolver to his heart and
fired. Samuel fell to the ground and
Alonzo went back to the saloon, where
he was arrested. An ambulance was call
ed, but Samuel died @on the way to the
hospital.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
& q
DI Ed.

TREMEARNE-At s2S Summit avenue,
Jersey City Heights, May 10, 1897,
Charlotte Tresidder, widow of Thomas
Tremearne, in her 99th year.
Funeral services will be held at the
o'clock
HECK-On May Is, 1897, Caroline. widow
of the late George Heck, aged 81 years
at IS Franklin street.
Funeral services postponed to two p M
Friday, May 81.
STEIN-On May 10, 1897, Mamie Stein. nee
Smith beloved wife of Joseph Stein,
aged q years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend her funeral from her late residence.
Z Fraser place, on Friday. May 81, at two
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
GREEKS FIGHT ON.

by Cable to The Associated Press
BERLIN, May 20, 1S97.-A telegram re-
ceived here from Constantinople this
afternoon says the attempt of the Turkish
commander in Epirus to treat with the
Greeks for an armistice has resulted in
failure, owing to the Greeks having fg-
nored the flag of truce and to their hav-
ing attempted yesterday. with two bat
talions of troops. to make a fresh incur
sion into Turkish territory The Greeks,
it is further stated. also shelled the Turk
ish positions.
In conclusion, the Constantinople de-.
spatch says the Turkish Government dis
follow -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
AS BAD AS DUB OWN FIRE.

MERIDIAN, Miss. May 20, 1ss7.-The
Southern Hotel, one of the finest blocks
of its kind in the South, was damaged
to the extent of s15o,oOO by fire early this
morning. The fire broke out in the
kitchen on the top floor and spread with
such rapidity that the firemen had hard
time saving the block from destruction
The hotel was well filled with guests
and wild panic ensued when the alarm
was sounded. but so far as known no
lives were lost, though there were several
narrow escapes. There were number
of the hotel building, all of which suffer-
ed great damage from fire and water.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
RAVINE ROAD SEWER BIDS.
Anomas Aavanaugh Successful
Among Mine bidders

The Ravine Road Sewer Extension
Commissioners completed about four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, figuring up
the nine proposals submitted for the con-
struction Of the proposed extension of the
read sewer. AS stated in yesterdays
News Thomas Kavanaugh was the
lowest bidder and will receive the con-
tract. The following gives the amount
of each bid:-Henry Byrne, S2s1. .3O7; Ed
ward o'Neil, se5,a5s.5O; Patrick T. Plunk
ett, s91, $3.50; John Hopkins, $s1. .6s2. so: T.
A. Gillespie Co., s8561s.75; Holmes & Co
gan. ss6,596; Van Keuren & Connolly. sS5.-
632; M. ]. Curley, $19,261.75; Thos. Kava-
naugh, SIS, ,625.25.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
ONE OF HIS WIVES" MISSING.

Rufus Wilson, the alleged bigamist
who was arrested in New York about
three months ago and brought to this city
on requisition papers, was released from
custody this morning. His counsel, Allan
L. McDermott, appeared before Judge
Hudspeth and asked him for Wilson's
discharge. 1t appears that Mrs Fiske,
Wilson's alleged second wife, cannot be
found. and as her testimony is essential
to the prosecution, nothing can be done
until she is located. Assistant Prosecutor
Nocnan agreed to Wilson's discharge and
Judge Hudspeth allowed him to go on
his own recognizance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
ALBANY CAPITOL In PERIL

ALBANY, N. Y, May 20 1S97.-A tenn
porary roofing over the eastern approach
to the Capitol caught fire at one o'clock
today. A stiff east wind was blowing
and in five minutes the entire Capitol
was filled with sitting smoke. Great ex-
citement was occasioned throughout the
departments. The structure which is
burning is directly in front of the private
rooms of the Judges of the Court of
Appeals, which are filled with valuable
law libraries and documents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
Is he DUKE OF HAMILTON ?

by Cable to The Associated Press.
LONDON, May 20, 1Ss7-A special cable
gram from johannesburg, Transvaal
published today says that gentleman
VINO has been a resident of South Africa
for a score of years, claims to be a
younger brother of the late 4,uke of
Hamilton, who died May 16. 1885. and,
therefore, the heir to the Dukedom He.
alleges that he left Scotland in 1875 after
to have died shortly afterwards He is
said to have convincing proofs of his al.
legations and expects to return to Eng
land and claim the title and estates.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
TR0UBLEOVER CAR VEsTIBULE LAW
Davfd Young Says it i~ So Drawn as
TO BE Almost UseIess.

Mr. David Young, Superintendent of the
tonsoldated Traction Company, is some
what perplexed over the law which com
pels the vestibuling of all horse and troll
ley cars, which was passed at the last
session of the Legislature and was ap-
proved by the Governor last weak He
said this morning that the law was
loosely drawn and if strictly enforced
would make anyone liable to a fine who
operated car whether vestibuled or
OPEN Nevertheless. Mr.. Young said the
company proposed to observe the law. if
possible, and he was in Philadelphia yes
cerning the matter of equipping the Con
solidated Company's cars with vesti-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20

At two o'clock P NJ. on the Premises, by
order of the Mayor and Board CT City Hall
Commissioners,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
DANISH PERTURBATION.

by Gable to The Associated Press
4 COPENHAGEN. May 20, 1S97.-As it has
been found impossible to form new
ministry commanding the support of the
Landsthing, whose recent vote on the
budget estimates led to the resignation
OF the Cabinet of which Baron Won
Reedtz-Thott was Premier and Minister
I Ior Forelgn Affairs, the Folkething has
consider the situation.
The Government of Denmark rests in
the Rigsdag, or Diet, acting in conjuc-
tlon with the Sovereign. 1t is composed
Of the Landsthing, or Upper House, and
the Folkething. or Lower House -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
NATURAL GAS AND A FOOL,

BRADFORD, Pa, May 20, 1S97.-Near
Sugar Grove, Warren county, yesterday
test well drilled for oil was being shot
with torpedo. There was no flow of
oil, but natural gas in great quantities
gushed from the casing. spectator
wanted to light cigar and the flame
of his match ignited the gas. There was
a terrific explosion which scattered the
spectators in all directions
Postmaster Balton, DIR. Kelley. L. w
King and two persons named King were
frightfully burned about the head, face
and hands. Several others were slightly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
WOMEN AT CAMBRIDGE.
By Cable to The Associated Press.1

by Cable to The Associated Press.1
CAMBRIDGE, Eng, May 20, 1S97.-The
University is in a ferment on the question
of comforting degrees upon women, on
which vote will be taken tomorrow
The Undergraduates, who oppose the
proposition, are terrorizipg the Seniors,
threatening to migrate to Oxford and to
refuse to take their degrees in June.
They are spending large sums on fire.
works and rotten eggs in readiness either
to celebrate. the defeat of the proposition
or avenge its victory In consequence of
the threats of the Undergraduates there
have been may defections from the ranks
of those who supported the proposals to
confer degrees upon women
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
SAVED BY A OLOTHEsLINE.

Two year old Kate Kalouski, Of No. 1888
Eleventh street, had a narrow escape from
death this morning. The girls parents
live on the third floor of the house, which
is five story tenement. She was play
ing at the window this morning when she
lest her balance and pitched out. In the
descent her body struck clothesline.
which broke her fall and tended to swing
her about SO that she dropped on a shed
injured and her head was cut. Her in
juries are not of a dangerous nature.
however -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
0ENTENARYs NEW TRUSTEES.

The annual meeting of the congregation
of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
for the election of trustees was held last
evening in the iparlors of the church
The following gentlemen were elected
for ensuing William E. Drake.
John w. Curtis, c. M. Van AIKEN w. s.
Pearson and George "A. Wilaphon. No
other business of Importance was trans-
acted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
THANKS AT LONG RANGE.

Mayor Hoos today received a letter
from Mr.. William H. Quinn, from
Columbus, Ohio, thanking him for having
made him member of the Board of
Education. Mr.. Quinn assured the Mayor
that while he is member of the Board
he will perform no act which will in any
way reflect upon His Honor, either per-
sonally or politically. The Director also
wrote that he would use his best efforts
to improve the efficiency of the public
schools of the city. The Mayor was
pleased with the letter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
MRS. DENNIS FUNERAL.

Funeral Services were held for Mrs
Mary Irene Denim, wife of Counsellor
John A. Denim, yesterday afternoon at
the residence of Mr.. Denim, No. IS Lin
den avenue. Requiem mass was cele-
brated in St. Pauls R. c. Church by the
Rev; John J. Tighe, the rector, assisted
by the Rev. William H. Dornin and Fa-a
ther Sheehan of ST. Bridgets Church.
Newark, and Father Halleron The pail
bearers We're: John Dougherty, Michael
iennessey, Thomas Egan, CHRISTOPHER
2. Smith, James Hennessey and Norman
Z. Rowe. Mr.. VIM. Broderick Of the Err
mimic Company sang. T he body was
buried in Hudson County Catholic Gene
tery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
: ANOTHER WOMAN's PI0TURE.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. May 20, 1S97.--George
A. Taylor, teller at the Third National
Bank was found in a room at the Nor
mandie Hotel today. He had committed
suicide by shooting himself with re-
volver.. When found, Taylor. who is a
married man, had clasped in his hands a
letter from another woman ana her
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
.Felephone for the Deaf.

TeIephones for the use Of deaf peonle
are arranged with the transmitter mount
ed ona stand having folded feet capable
sliding ring. The receiver is secured to
a support by bayonet fasteing having
the necessary springs. A spring provided
the receiver is grasped for use.-Ex-
change
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
BREWER SOHAIPER DEAD.

NEW YORK. May 20, 1ss7.-Frederick
Schaefer of the brewery firm Of F. & M.
Schaefer, died today, at his residence in
this city. He was born at Wetzlar,
Germany, 80 years ago.
He came to America in 1888 and started
a brewery. He was practically the
pioneer of the lager beer industry in the
United States
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
SUICIDE IN AN ICE BOX.

NEW YORK, May 20, 1Ss7-Anton Kup-
ser, a wealthy butcher today, committed
suicide at his home in Brooklyn. He shut
himself up in one of his big ice boxes in
the celler of his residence and then shot
himself He was said to have been
respondent over the recent death of his
wife. He was so years old
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
THE DICKER FOB PEACE

[iBy Cable to The Associated Press.I
CONSTANTINOPLE May 20, lSs7.-AI-
though it is not definitely decided, it is
thought the peace negotiations will be
conducted between Turkey and Greece
direct, and that, afterwards following
the precedent of the Treaty of St Ste
fano, the terms will be submitted to q
European Conference, which will prob-
ably meet at Paris.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
LAMA DESERTED.

TBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
LAMA, May 1S, 1876 (Night.) I'D Delay
ed in transmission )-This town is desert
ed, with the exception of the Prefect, the
newspaper correspondents, the telegraph
operators and a few others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
WON'T SELL CUBA.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.
MADRID, May 20, 1S97.-A semi-official
declaration is issued to the effect that
Spain will never agree to the sale of
Cuba, nor to foreign mediation in "a
question which she regards as exclusive
ly concerning herself .
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
Hay SEES SALISBURY.
[By Gable to the Associated pres.

[By Cable to the Associated Press1
LONDON, May 20, 1Ss7-The United
States Ambassador, Colonel John Hay,
had a long interview today with the
Marquis of Salisbury. Their meeting took
by special appointment with the Premier.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
Not Sentiu,en,al.

Darling, he said, falling upon his
knees before her and covering her little
white hands with kisses: darling. can't
your"
She drew herself up to her full height,
said s'Well. I should hate to think that
this was just your natural way of be-
having in company. y."-Clevelanc Leader.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
SCOTCH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

GBy Cable to The Associated Press 4
EDINBURGH, May 20, 1s97.-The
General Assembly of the Church of Scot
land was opened today with State cere-
monial by the Marquis of Tweeddale the
Queens High Commissioner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
POLICE POWER CLIPPED.

by Cable to The Associated Press.1
BERLIN. May 20, 1s97.-The Committee
Of the Lower House of the Prussian
Diet, to which the bill amending the Law
of Public Meetings and Associations was
referred on May Is, today rejected clause
one and clause three, providing that meet
ings and associations which contravene
the criminal laws or endanger the safety
Of the State or public security may be
dissolved by the rolce
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
ARMISTICE CONCLUDED.

by Gable to The Associated Press.1
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 20, 1897, 6
?. M-An armistice for IT days has been
concluded in Epirus.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 90 1S97.-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending eight P. M Fri
day, for New York City and vicinity
Generally fair and warmer tonight:
showers FRIDAY morning; cooler Friday
winds = - = -'s-A = ,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
URUGUAY's BIG LOAN.

by Cable to The Associated nress.1
MONTEVIDEO, May 20, lss7.-A new
loan of s4,o0o,OOo has been sanctioned by
the Uruguayan Chamber
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
Hartnett,s Thermometer Renort
MATTERN nFFAcr

Stores factories and institutions can re--
get their supplies good as ary A. n h;Is-
can serve them Complete STOCK, low prices
at D. E. Cleary Co.'S wholesale grocery
stores Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20

When you are weak, tired and lifeless YOU
need to enrich and purify your blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-20
TO AID TIE HOMELESS
Mayor Hoos and the Alder
men Trying to Relieve
the Distress Caused
by the Fire,
MRS. nENDERsoN's GENEROSITY
Furniture and Clothing Needed for
Over Fifty Families-Elec-
trio Wire Caused 1t.
MRS. nENDERsoN's GENEROSITY


Mayor Hoos appeal to the public to
cooperate with him in arranging to re-
heve the sufferings of those poor people
who were rendered homeless by yester-
day mornings connagration, has already
been answered by many Of the city's fore
most citizens. Mrs. Ettie Henderson, the
proprietress of the Academy of Music,
with her accustomed promptness and gem
erosity, has offered that place of amuse-
ment free of charge for any concert or
entertainment which may be arranged
Tor the benefit of the homeless. The offer
reached his Honor this morning, and at
once he penned the following reply
Your kind and generous offer of the use
OF the Academy of Music for a concert
or entertainment in aid of those who
We're rendered homeless and peniiess by
yesterdays conflagration on Newark ave-
nue. and First street. is highly appre-
clated- If such an affair be arranged. I
veil take advantage of your thoughtful
offer. AS Mayor and as an individual. I
tender you my sincere thanks for your
prompt response 10 my call for aid.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD HOOS