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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
MUST HOOKER GO.
Sweeping Changes at Belle
vile Contemplated : La
borers' Heads Off.

The Street and Water Commissioners,
at their meeting this afternoon, will in
all probability give the employees at Belle
vile and High Service a lively shaking
up. 1t was at first proposed to discharge
only laborers, but the Commissioners
subsequently concluded to distribute their
favors equally AS result of that con-
clusion, Captain Hooker, the ex-Street
and Water Commissioner. for whom the
Republican Commissioners created the
office of General Supervising Engineer OF
the Water Works. at $4,000 year, was
included in the list of those who were
to be made walk Spanish.
For some weeks past the Commission
ers have been watching the Belleville sta
ton closely. They were anxious to get
some definite information as to how much
work there was for each man to DO there
Board has concluded that the city will be
safe from a water famine even If the
working force at Belleville is reduced.
At two o'clock this afternoon seven Ia
borers whose salaries average $40 month
were slated for removal. There was lit
tie hitch, however over one of the remov-
ais, and it is barely possible that only six
The decapftations arranged for today
are only the first of a series which are
scheduled to take place. In the course OF
vile and High Service will be reduced
twothirds, only sufficient number OF
men being retained to perform necessary
work. As soon as the laboring force Is
cut down the Commissioners will tackle
the list of machinists, firemen and engi-
neers. In that department sweeping re-
auctions are to be made, and certain
members of the Board favor designating
one of the engineers who will have to be
retained as CfMef Engineer. In that way
it is argued the city will be able to dis
pense with the services of Engineer
Hooker.
The abolition of the office held by Cap
tain Hooker there is some opposition. One
of the members of the Board, while fav-
oring retrenchment in every possible man
ner, insists that Captain Hooker should
be retained SO that the department Will
have recognized head. The plan favor
ed by one member of the Board is to re-
tain Captain Hooker, give him an office In
the City Hall and allow him to direct
the management of the entire Water De-
partment from there. The decisive vote
rests with President Boltwood. If he
goes over with the majority, Captain
Hooker's career will terminate Novem-
ber /.
1t was known by only few today that
Captain Hooker was slated for dismissal
Those few were friends of his, and they
were making lively fight for him: The
Captain was warned at noon that his de-
capitation was under consideration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
PLEAS OF PRISONERS.
Buxom AssniianIs Of Chsnaman =
Forgery and Ataault,

A number of prisoners were arraigned
i0 the Special and General Sessions Court
today to plead. The two most interesting
We're Maggie Smith and Maggie Hoffman.
both buxom young woman who are
charged with having held up Hop Lee in
his own laundry and robbed him of $1,000.
They pleaded not guilty.
John M. Stewart pleaded not guilty of
having forged Contractor M T. Connolly's
name to check for SIG. James Holden.
who is indicted for having forged the
name of Mcmahon & TAYLOR to a check
for $780, also pleaded not galsy. Edward
Mcclure, charged with having bitten a
mans nose off in Bayopns pleaded not
guilty to an indictment for mayhem.
William Thompson and Thomas Mitchell
indicted for atTocioNs assault and battery
on a man in Harlison~ were willing to
plead guilty of assault, but Assistant
Prosecutor Noonan refused TO accept IT.
Then they offered plea Of non vult. but
the State would not accept that either,
and they finally peladed not guilty.
There will be trials in the Special Ses-
sions next Thursday and Ia the General
Sessions next Monday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18

mula taking the co-efficient N ito equal
ole (sixteenth-thousandth The small
est interior diameter of the she'll as con-
structed shall be considered to be the
diameter of the pipe. The carrying ca
pacfty to be determined by the kutter
formula taking as co-efficient to equal
-O14 for brick work and concrete, or -ols
for rubble lining.
Both plans and specifications VIII go 10
Mayor Hoos today for his approval. Then
when the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners pass resolutions to advertize
for bids that resolution will go to the
Board of Finance for concurrence. What
the Financiers will do it not yet even
mentioned. Should they non-concur then
there will be a fuss and the water supply
proposition will be hung up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
SURGEON GENERAL BATES
DEAD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S, 1Ss7-surgeon
General Newton L. Bates of the Navy,
the Presidents family physician, died
at the Shoreham Hotel, at half past nine
o'clock this morning from renal
trouble. He was appointed Surgeon Gen
eral about two weeks ago, to succeed
Surgeon General Tryon, and was obliged
on account of the illness which finally re-
suited in his death to take the oath of Of
flee in bed His illness at this time
was not regarded as serious but develop
ed alarming symptoms within the last
day or two and then grew steadily worse.
He entered the navy from New York
State in June, 1861, and prior to his ap-
pointment as Surgeon General was a med
ical director, with the relative rank of
Captain and was on duty at the Naval
Museum of Hygiene in this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
gNGLAND's GRIP ON EGYPT.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Oct. IS, 1s97.-The
DAILY POST organ of Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain, Secretary Of State for the Col
onies. announces today that there is rea-
son to believe that. as an equivalent for
the Marquis of Salisbury has secured an
important quid pro quo in Egypt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
rIoARAGUAN COMMISSIONER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IS. 1s97.-Colonel
Peter c. Hains of the Engineer Corps of
the army, at present in charge of river
and harbor improvements for the Balti-
more district, has been appointed to be
Engineer Commissioner on the Nicaragu-
an Canal Commission and has accepted
the appointment.
ST was troubled with impure blood and
liver disorder but Hoods Sarsaparilla relieved
me''-N E. Cubberly, 10 Greenville avenue
Jersey City, N. j.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
SALISBURY WILL NOT RETIRE.
[By Cable to The Associated Press

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
LONDON, Oct. IS, 1S97.-The Marquis of
Salisbury telegraphs to The Associated
Press, from Hatfield House. Hertford,
saying there is absolutely no truth in the
story published by the DAILY Chronicle,
of this city, today, saying the Premier is
anxious to retire, on account of i'll health
and anxiety respecting the health of the
Marchioness of Salisbury, and that an
early reconstruction of the Cabinet in
consequence is probable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
THE DEFICIT TALLY,
(From This Mornings "Tribune. y

(From This Mornings ''Tribune.")
The United States Treasury received last
week from customs $2,2ol, ,9S1; from inter-
nal revenue, ss,42s, ,446, and from miscel-
laneous sources s4o3, ,e45, making total of
s6O2s, ,o72, against s5,soS. .sS7 in the preceding
week. The receipts for the month to date
amount to s1S,os4, ,e35, and the payments to
$1s,S25, 900, making the excess of expendi-
lures over receipts IS, ,7sO,s65.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
STATUE TO FREDBRToK THE NOBLE

[By Gable to The Associated Press
WIESBADEN, Oct. IS, 1S97.-The EN-
peror and Empress of Germany, their four
sons, the ex-Empress Frederick and other
Royalties and State dignitaries were
present here today at the unvei1ing of the
monument erected in memory of the late
Emperor Frederick. The Imperial party
received an ovation from the large crowds
of people gathered to witness the cere-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
OONsULs NAMED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 49, 1S97.-The Presi-
dent today made the following appoint
ments:-Frank C. Partridge of Vermont,
Consul-General at Tangier. Morocco.
Consuls :-Chester W. Martin of Michi-
gan at Amherstburg, Ontario.
Joseph l. Britain of Ohio at Nantes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
THAT QUEER PEACE.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
CONSTANTINOPLE Oct. 49, 1s97-The
Greek and Ottoman Plenipotentiaries ap-
pointed to conclude a definitive treaty of
peace between Greece and Turkey held
their first meeting here this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
FOUR HUNDRED POISONED.

FBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
GENOA, Oct. 49, 1Ss7.-Four hundred
emigrants on board the Italian steamer
Agordat, bound from this port for Santos,
Brazil, have been poisoned by verdigris
which had formed to the soup kettles in
which their food was cooked 1t is ex-
pected that many of the sufferers will
lose their lives as a result of this acci-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
FUNERAL OF CHARLES A
DANA.

NEW YORK, Oct. IS, 1ss7-The funeral
of Charles A. Dana will take place at
Dosorisg his late Long Island home, on
Wednesday. The services viii be read in
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Glen Cove,
and the interment will take place at the
cemetery adjoining the church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
why she Named Fsina

Socratoots-sfNsrs. Prirppas calls her
husband her Little Pneumatic Tire =.
Spats-t.She must love him dearly
Socratoots--.I don't think So"
Spats-ssIsn't it because he makes her
path snooth?"
Socratoots--"No, because she's always
blowing him up. -Pittsburg News.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
DURRANT's CASE ADVANCED.

WASHINGTON, Oct IS, 1891 The su-
preme Court today advanced the argu-
ment of the Durant murder case eAhrought
here from San Francisco and set it for
hearing November Is.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

thirty-six hours, ending P NJ Tuesday,
for New York City and vicinity:-Fair
tonight and Tuesday; warmers; winds be-
coming southeasterly.
Harsnett,s Tberm omefsr Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18
MATTERS or FAGr.

New Jerseys best -four costs 25c. more per
barrel than ordinary flour. bs-r worth dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. &. Cleary Co.'s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-18

Business MEMS Table d'I1otA u to r. NJ.
Taylor's Hotel. 5Qc-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25

had lot arrived. Tie next day he
stopped and the next. but still it did cot
appear.
Cap. seems to be in hurry for some
thing" said the express agent.
Probably he has broke something in
his reaper and is wanting In, repairs"
sail tbs telegraph operator.
Then for two days the Captain did not
appear, as they were off on little trip
until Saturday night. On Sunday he
drove TO church as usual with bis wife
and two younger children, the visitor
choosing 20 remain at home. His hear
~. whole souled way OF doing things
always made him welcome at church
services as we'll as other gatherings. On
his return home as he was driving by
the depot the agert happened 10 be
sta-dirg in tie door.
Wait a minute" he said. III bring
You out that package. Its been here
since Friday. tried to get chance to
send it out. but the neighbors l spoke
to didn't happen to find it convenient"
The agent and operator brought it out,
set it in the front o. the buggy and,
with half expressed smiles, were gone in
q jiffy.
The old Capt. was little dszed at the
speed with which the package had been
loaded on to him. and on Sunday tco-
He drove on slowly and q little uncer-
tainly. He Looked down at the pack
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25
CAPT. JAMES SAMUELs,
Jamaica Rum.
2gals.

Il got good send off when l was
twenty one," said q man who had been
fairly prosperous in his farming opera
ton. III tell you about it. A great
many young men get something from
their father when they come Of age-a
team or little money, or even piece
Of land once in a while. But I'll tell
you what my father gave me. Perhaps
it was all right in the long run and did
me a. much good rs money. Father
went to farming over 10 Iowa after the
war, but he didn't get along very we'll.
He wasn't good manager and kept get,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25

age, then at his black Sunday attire, at
his daughter with the bible and hymn
book In her lap. All the appointments
were serious sad Of Sunday character
except the package. The perspiraticn
started on his forehead when he thought
that some Il the neighbors had bad
their attic ntion called to it. Probably
lot of the loafers arouId the depot also
had been looking it over and comment
ing on it. The bluff and eelf-satisfied
ait Of the Capt. vas thoroughly subiued
as he looked down at the package again
and more carefully read the address
Yes, there was no mistake about it.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25
ting behind q little more every year.

ting behind little more every year.
We boys had toshift for ourselves, go
after We were sixteen We worked out by
the month and paid our own way. We
would generally be at home awhile in
the winter, but most of the time We
we're away at work. One February.
just as l was coming twenty one, a man
about eight miles away sent for me. l
had worked for him the preceding sum-
mer and he had learned that was very
skillful in fixing up horses and making
them look well. When l got down to
his place found that he was to have a
sale in about two weeks and he wanted
me to fix up his horses aud make them
look Dice for the sale. So / spent the
next two weeks in treating those horses.
! fed them all kinds OF stuff and rubbed
them and handled them until the owner
himself hardly knew them. There was
one old gray plug in particular. He
didn't EN- worth bothering with. He
haG been stove up and crippled and
famed and really wasn't worth dollar.
But worked on hin good deal and
doped him with all the horse truck
could think Of, and it was surprising to
see how the old fellow came out in his
appearance. He carried his head we'll
up.-he must have been a good locker
in his youth-and calculated that we
could hold him up till after the sale and
make him bring something after all.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25
STORIES in PASSING.

Mr.. jam. Samuels had been q esilor
during al his early life. but at forty he
gave up the sea and came to Nebraska.
He bought farm close to a thriving
toxp, and after twenty five years he is
in thrifty circumstances with part OF his
children married and settled near him.
He is a man OF influence, an elder in the
church. careful and correct 10 his habits
Whether be ever won the title or not. he
is known all over the county as Cap.
SamutIs.
One day not long since brother came
out to make him visit. The brother
had followed the briny deep all his life
and they had met but once or twice
since fhsy had parted quarter Of CEN
try before. So it was pleasant reun-
ion, and there were many cid adven-
lures t. be talked over.
The day after be arrived The Wis or
mentioned TO the Captain that be had an
express package ordered to the town and
wished he would stop and see if it had
come. He said that as he was stran-
ger he had directed that it be sent di-
rectly 10 Capt. James Samuels 90 there
would be no Inconvenience in getting it
out. The express Office was in the depot
and so the Capt. as he drove in that
afternoon Stopped 10 enquire il any ex-
press package had come for him. It.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
LOST HIS PURSE.

Last night Mrs. Sam Mingea, wife of the efficient and popular clerk of the in ferior criminal court attended the Wood
 ward Warren performance at the opera house with her young son, Sam. They occupied seats in the parquet. While in the crowd at the exit Sammy's pocket
 was picked, and his mothers black leather poclSetbook, containing some val uable papers, tickets and money, wa ; stolen. Mrs. Mingea did not know exac.s ly how much money was in her purse at the time. Before she left home last night MT. Mingen, who was too unwell to accompany her. told his wife that she would be robbed and not to take her pocketbook. His forecast proved but too correct. Mrs. Mingea found herself in an embarrassing predicament, as she did mot miss the money until she started to get on the Ensley dummy on her way home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.

New Orleans, March 17.-Fine wea ther, a fast track and 1000 people marked to- days sport. The best of the day, the St. Patrick Ina ndicap of s1,000 nine fur longs, was won by Crawling. a to shot in fast time. The Fitzsimmons- Corbett fight was read at the track and created much excitement.
 First Race-Seven furlongs. Jake Zimmer, III (R. Williams), l to 3, won; Stachelberg, second Rapalatchie, third. Time. 1:29.
 Second Race-Half mile, 2-year-olds- Grace Hirnyar, 100 Clay, 10 to 2, won; Eulalia, second; Lillian Russell, third. Time, :4911.
 Third Race-Mile and a quarter. Booze, 10S (Clayton), ' to 5, won Otho second; Billy Mckenzie, third. Time, 209%.
 Fourth Race-St. Patrick handicap, $1,- 000, mile and furlong. Crawling. 93 CT. Burns). [ to l. won; Paladin, second; Honor, third. Time, 1:55
 Fifth Race--For 3-year-olds, selling, six furlongs. Charlie Christy, 101 (Clay), F to l, won; Sugar Cane, second; Grae- fin. third. Time, 1:15h
 Sixth Race-For 4-year-olds and up. selling, seven furlongs. Laura Gotta. 92 CT Burns), to 1. won; Little Tom, sec ond; Winslow, third. Time. l:29A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
ADVISORY BOARD
Of the Lend-a- Hand Society Will Hold Meeting Saturday Morning in
 the Y. M. c. A. Building

The Lend-a-Hand" society advisory board will hold an important meeting in the parlor of the Y. M. c. A. building Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock and all members are expected to be present
 The "Lcnd-a -Hand'' society Is new organization in this city and deserving of support by all of it's citizens. Its ob- ject is to disseminate pure. wholesome literature among the poor and those con- fined in prison cells. Ii is not a collect ing society or In any way connected with any of the charitable organizations of the city.
 The society deserves litera ture of all kinds such as magazines, books, news papers and especially Bibles and Testa- mcnts, all of which win be distributed Tn deserving places.
 All contributions should be ssnt to the Y M C. A. building from which place they will be distributed.
 Mesdames Neville and Parrish are mak- ing strenuous efforts in behalf of the society and are deserving of the highest encomiums for their faithful efforts in an unremunerative 0inancially) work Both ladies have been constantly on the move since the society's organization with but one aim in view-"a higher re- ward" sfe N4ess
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
A GOOD cAPrrrRE.

Early last night Officers Hagood and Patton had a lively scuff1e with young negro named Peyton Johnston in a sa- loon on Second avenue. The officers had been on the lookout for Johnston for sev- eral days, and last night located him in the rear of the saloon Officer Patton entered the door and the negro, seeing him coming, made break for the other entrance, where he ran into Officer Ha- good. During the scuffie. and before Pat ton could arrive the negro caused se- we're abrasion of the skin on the wrist of Officer Hagood. The negro was finally subdued and placed in the. patro wagon, in which he was taken to the police sta- tion The charges against the negro are varied, comprising, as they do. vagrancy, minor visiting saloon and gaming. He is we'll known to the police, as he has been in iail several times before.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

for the appointment of a receiver for the concern which he alleges is in hopeless state of insolvency. The bill also charges D. c. Butts, the former secretary, with deception and fraud by the employment of which he has wrongly converted to his own private use about S232000 of moneys belonging to the association. The charges sweep in the board of directors in general, as having compounded Butts alleged felony
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
KISSING RESIGNS.

Chicago, March 17.-Washington Hes ing has resigned his postermastership of the city Of Chicago. Two days ago he wrote and forwarded his resignation to President Mckinley.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
A pRoAD AssEBiTION.

Cticsgc. March ST.-Rcrsah A. Woods. one Of the Shareholders in the Pacific Loan and Homestead association has filed bill in the superior court asking
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10
N. w. MCDONALD,
FIRE, luouoouoo
LIFE and H\uHHIu
ACCIDENT IOUI uIUUs

I have large line Of Companies and
am prepared to handle large or small
lines OF insurance. Prompt attention
given TO any business intrusted to my
care. Office in Nolan Block, Reynolds
vile, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10

JtHefSOn County,, SS'
We, the undersigned, Auditors OF JEFF
fcrsoh county, In the State OF Pennsylvania,
do certify that In pursuance OF the I1th Sec
tion Of an Act entitled AN Act Relative TO
day OF April, A. ID. 1891, we met In the Com
mlssioners Office, In the borough OF Brook
vile, Pa, on the first Monday In January.
being the fourth day OF January, 1897,
and did audit, adjust and settle the sew
cral accounts required OF ns by law agreeably
20 the several Acts OF Assembly and the sup
set forth In the above report.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set
our hands and seals at the Office aforesaid,
this Goth day OF January, 1897.
T.B.ADAMS. lsEALl
!. q. MCLAUGHLIN. tsEALl
Attest: S.R. KELLEY. lsEALl
la. CARRIER. Clerk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10
Township Hccountv.

Amount of road, school, poor and water
funds In County Treasurers hands and due
the following Boroughs and townships, as per
Auditors settlement for the year 1895
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10

DUBLIC NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
l. OF PARTNERSHIP.
Notice Is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between J. X. Johnston
A. r. Mcclure and 4. ID. Smith was, on the 23d
day OF January, A. d. 1897, dissolved by mu-
tual consent All debts owing TO said part
nership are receivable by the said A. r. Nc
sented for payment. JAMES X. JOHNSTON,
A. r. MCCLURE
y. u. SMITH.
A new partnership was on the 23d day OF
January, A. ID. 1897, formed between A. r..
name OF Reynoldsville Hardware Co, by
whom the business will hereafter be contin-
ued A. r. MCCLURE,
II. ID. SMITH.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10
Auditors Report
or THE FINANCES or
Jefferson COuntu,
FOR THE YEAR 1895.

FOR the YEAR 1896.
Trcnsurer's Account.
JOHN WAITE, County Treasurer, in ac-
count with Jefferson county for the year 1896:
DIR.
To amt In treasury last settlements s 30,64T 20
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10

SherlG's Account.
ID. q. GOURLEY, Sheriff. In account with
Jefferson county from January lst 1896, to
January 4th, 1897, inclusive:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-10

JEFFERSON COUNTY, SIS:
Pursuant to law, we, the undersigned
Commissioners Of Jefferson county,
publish the foregoing statement Of the
receipts and expenditures Of said county
for the year 1896, and also present the
assets and liabilities Of the county on
the 9th day Of J0nuary, 1897.
Witness our hands and seal Of Office,
this let day Of February, 1897.
SAMUEL STATES. IsHAI.l
". G. MuRRAv. 'sDAL1
J. ;. HlhpERLlTER [sRAL.1
Attest Commisslonsrs.