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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
CUTE TpToK THIS.
Conspiracy of Germans to Copyright
American Patents,

WASHINGTON. Feb. IS, 1Ss7-Consul
General De Kay, at Berlin, has un-
earthed a, conspiracy of certain Germans
to take out patents or copyrights on the
trade marks of as many American bi-
cycles as. are yet unprotected by the
German law and he reports to the State
Department that he has made arrange
ments to have an agent. of American
machines, man of highest standing, an
ticipate the scheme by taking out the
necessary patents in his own name, to be
transferred to the American companies
hereafter on the payment of costs. which
amount to about $1S
The Consul General found that the Ger
man patent office does not inquire wheth-
er an applicant has a right to a trade
mark, or whether articles bearing such
trademark have been sold, but merely
sees that the mark is original, or not
already taken out in Germany He un-
derstands there is no redress for owners
of foreign trademarks who find that
some one has already taken out a patent
on their trademark in Germany The
German patentee can prevent the sale
of goods so marked in Germany unless
the foreign manufacturer makes terms
with him. Investigation showed that the
Columbia, Cleveland and Standard ma
chimes alone have been protected in Ger
many.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
TIE CLASSIC SPIRIT.
Greece Stands Firm as in the
Days Of Marathon-Turk
Is Timorous.
Bu Gable to the United Press.

ATHENS. Feb. Is, 1s97-Despite the mo-
tion of the Powers restraining the Greek
troops in Crete from aggressive opera
flons against the Turks and the probable
lty that that island will eventually be
handed over to Greece without the neces-
sify of her fighting for it's possession, the
war feeling here is increasing hourly.
The enthusiasm with which the reserves
responded to the call to arms has been
fully equalled by the military order Of
volunteers who are floclSing into the city
from all parts, eager to take part in bat
tie against the Turk. 1t is announced
this morning that the King of Greece
intends to take command of the northern
army in person and this report has had
the effect to still further influence the
martial spirit of the people.
An indication of what might be ex-
pected in the way of assistance from
Macedonia in any possible conflict with
the TURK Is shown in the steady acces-
sfons or Macedonians to the Greek ranks.
a force OF 1000 Macedonian volunteers in
one body crossed the frontier yesterday
and Joined the Greek army.
In reply to the demand of the Diplomats
representing the great powers here that
the Greek fotilla commanded by Prince
George be withdrawn from Cretan waters
at once M. Skousee, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, sent to each Minister note say
ing the withdrawal of the f1otilla will be
impossible until Crete is completely pa.
clned, ana Furthermore that the Greek
Government will not rescind it's orders to
the Greek forces in Crete to oppose the
landing of Turkish troops upon the
island. Colonel Vassos, commanding the
Greek military forces in Crete, has es-
tablished headquarters at Coma and is
of Beline
Georgi Berovitch Pasha, late Christian
Governor Of Crete, who resigned his Of
nee and left Canea on February A. has
arrived at Corfu, where he has been in
teryiewed by representatives of the press.
In describing the situation from his point
Of view the ex-governor says that from
the moment of the raising of the Greek
flag in Crete it became plain that the
only solution of the difficulties prevailing
in the island was it's union with Greece.
In his opinion any other course will re-
suit in bloody catastrophe.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

of the goods. but the witness would not
see 1t in that way.
What did you get for the Brookhaven
Il don't remember the figures, but |
can get them for you."
Why was the Brookhaven property
purchasedg'
They were doing a good business and
had certain value to u.s.
Then why did you sell 1t last year2"
We felt we could manufacture to
greater advantage at other points,
You were buying at other points?"
Mr. Flint said that it was Mr. Elverson
setaucket Mills. The witness then gave
statistics showing the wages paid by the
q. s. Rubber Co. to it's employees and the
wages paid by the Setaucket According
to Mr., Flints figures his company paid
emRI9yss, nMSsgs a,o vou sat =. sat.,,e,,.t -
ures?"
II got them from Mr.. Elverson."
II "Where nr did you s,. get the figures of the
y got them from one of the employees" :"
Mr.. Flint said that workers in FIRST
quality rubber shoes make from 50 to So
day and cutters get from So to $3.50.
THE wages of the Setaucket Company
given here are those given after the fac
tory was closed?" said Senator Lexow
Mr.. Flint looked surprised and said
These are the wages paid for. the past
wages would be paid, of course"
rCan you realize state of affairs
where some factories in a town are closed
and others open, and isn't this the case
in Setaucket?"
Il would explain Mr. Chairman
Can you say yes or no?'
Senator Lexow got angry at this and
snapped back DO you know anything
at all about it?'
Mr.. Flint again looked surprised. and
before he could answer Mr.. Lexow asked:
What is the difference between your
wages and that of the Setaucket Com
pany?"
Il don't know; but Mr.. Elverson told
me he got his labor rs per cent. cheaper
than the United States Rubber Com
pany.''
rs Mr.. Elverson PRESENT." asked Sena-
tor Lexow.
There was no reply, and the Chairman
mir. Flint. can you tell the committee
where MI. Elverson is?"
When did you get the papers from
This morning"
AT the Holland House,
That's very strange. A subpoena has
been issued for him and he cannot be
served remarked the Chairman
Setaucket factory is closed although
they tf,y employ Il labor % per cent. cheaper.
tnan your!
The factory is not closed; if you will
call at the, office you will find it is still
active in the market and selling goods,
How is it that the Setaucket factory
cannot compete with the United States
Rubber Company although it pays 25 per
cent. less for its labor?"
Well, we claim that we get more value
out OF our wage earnerS than they do.
although we pay them Is per cent more
We have also more labor-saving devices
and more economy in production
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
WILL FREE sSANGUILLY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS, 1S97.-The
Spanish Government has agreed to re-
lease Julio Sanguilly. the American citi-
zen who was arrested in Cuba almost
two years ago. When the Committee on
Foreign Relations yesterday took up the
consideration of Mr.. Calls resolution in
structing the President to demand his i'm
mediate release. the committee deemed it
wise to POSTPONE action for one day in
order to ascertain if there had been any
developments in the case since the sub
mission of the correspondence to the
Senate. This merning a letter was re-
ceived from Secretary Olney announcing
that the Spanish Government had agreed
to his immediate release. The commit
tee will, therefore, wait until next Wed
nesday, its regular nesting day, and If
the release is not granted by that time a
unanimous REPORT. In favor Of the reso-
luton will be amade to the Senate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
WATER main BURST.
Leak Discovered in the Big
Pipe Under the Haeken-
sack River.

serious break in the big 42-inch
cement water main, through which the
city derives the major part of its supply,
was discovered this morning. 1t was in
the pipe at the bottom Of the Hacken-
sack River.
The first knowledge the Street and
Water Commissioners had that anything
was wrong was when the report came
from High Service that the water in
the reservoir at that point had fallen to
an alarming extent in the night. Street
and Water Commissioner Harding sent
out a. dozen men to find where the leak
was. Every foot of the pipe between
Belleville and the river was inspected, but
no sign of a break was discovered.
The engineers of the East Jersey Water
Company were asked if the supply had
been lessened. They replied in the Mega
tive. Search, consequently; for the break
was continued until noon, when it was
located in the pipe under the river
How long the break has existed and
how much water the city has lost is not
known 1t is estimated, however that
the loss will equal if not exceed ten mil
lion gallons, which at the rate the East
Jersey demands, $4S million gallons, will
cost the city the neat sum of $430.
Commissioner Harding engaged divers
as quickly as possible and the work of re-
pair was begun. Owing to the depth of
the mud in the bed of the river the pipe
was hidden from view, and the work was
consequently slow. In order to get at
the break the divers tapped the main
which has a pressure of 80 pounds to the
inch, attached a hose, and in that novel
manner blew the mud away from the pipe
in such manner that the divers could
get at the break. Owing to the lowness
of the water in the High Service reser-
voirs it is impossible to shut off the water
in the broken pipe.
AS a consequence the work of repair is
tedious. Commissioner Harding expects,
however, that the break will be repaired
by midnight.
S There is no danger of water famine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
SHELD0N's STRAIGHT STORY.
His Relations with the sullivan
GirI-DOfngs on tho Fatal Day.

AUBURN, N. Y, Feb. Is, 1S97.-At the
opening of the court this morning Frank
Sheldon, who is accused of numbering his
wife, resumed his recital. He had not
cohabited with his wife since 1887. He
confessed to improper relations with Ell
len Sullivan, beginning in 1891, and con-
tinuing at intervals until he was arrest
ed. He had taken her on his lap at his
own home and kissed her but it was in
spirit of fooling. He had also gone
to her room but only for the purpose Of
chatting and playing cards. Other mem
bers of the family had done the same
thing. He had never done anything i'm
proper there. Once the girls had put
briers and thistles in his bed for a joke.
His movements on the day of the trag-
edy were related with minute particular
ity. He rose early and ate breakfast.
The boys went to the barley field to
work and the girls to school.
'I brought some water at my wife's re-
quest. Then I went to the barn and
chores / went in and told my wife was
going to Jordan. She asked me to get
some fish and a box of matches. I washed
my hands, changed my clothes and went.
4SOtIlBS III ali uupl0HScHL uetLuI0 OC-
CURED between us that morning.
The first person he met was old Ben
Teterly. He always came in the house
without knocking while going by. He
was in the habit of going cross lots.
did not say anything to him about going
back or going some other way. I did
not look back to see where he went |
have never spoken to him since that
meeting in the road.
81 next met Robert Powers, the ped
dler. He asked me If l were going to buy
ia lot of groceries and I said NO. I did
not say don't go to the house as my
wife is sick. No mention was made of
the house or of my wife. I saw Tom
Carter standing near but had nothing to
say to him. I granted permission for
Powers to put his horse in my barn and
fed it. He. paid me for it, in gro
ceries. 7 then went on to Jordan, TAX
ing the main road. without meeting any
body else
The witness then named people he had
met in Jordan, the stores he had visited
and the purchases made, Including some
bullheads and a box of matches. The
drive home, the stops made and the per-
sons met was next added to the history
of his days doings. Upon arriving at his
farm he drove first to the barley field
to see how the boys were getting along.
He saw Will drilling on the south side of
the field.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
SPANISH CEDAR.
Now the Price Is High. Owing to the
Cuban Ensurrection.

Cuban Ensurrocti0n.
Spanish cedar is wood used eSJten-
sively in making cofffns of the better
grades. The name would indicate that
the wood comes from across, the sea,
but in reality by far the larger propor-
ton of it comes, or rather did come.
from the island of Cuba. Since the war
mas become a death grapple, few Cuban
junction with Cuban tobacco, sugar and
other things formerly sent in large guam
titles out of Havana, Spanish cedar has
gone away up in price.
A year ago this expensive wood was
sold at $3.50 per thousand feet. Today
the, the hs5le tie that sa can be obtained is worth
Ifgm yerT SsT1 TO Ss2s per Thousand This is
most M dactories, and as result the number
OF coffns turned out made of Spanish
cedar Throughout, is limited
A reporter, who had learned of the
ADVANCE in price, called upon the head
OF large coffin manufacturing establish
ment. m I The reporter learned that owing
bought no Spanish cedar for nearly q
year: There was, however, a leftover
supply which had been used sparingsy
lot the past twelve months. AS conf
pared with American cedar the imported
article formerly was about twenty-five
per cent: more valuable Since the price
has doubled It is of far more compara-
tive value, although there has also. been
a slight advance in the price of the do
mestic product
Spanish cedar is used in the manufac-
ture OF high-grade collins for several rea-
sons. While it is not a hard wood, it is
OF lasting quality and endures under
ground longer than any other. For this
reason the shells" or boxes inside Of
which the coffin is placed are frequently
made of Spanish cedar. The wood is
hagdsome and takes a high polish One,
and probably the principal reason why
the imported wood is preferred to the
American article is that it comes in
wider boards: Most of the boards are Of
sufficient. width to form the whole side
or top of coffin. This is desirable as
it does away with any glueing or nall
ing OF boards together, which leaves an
opportunity for dampness to get in be-
tween the cracks and hasten decay.
The wood is also highly scented. This
has given rise to deceit on a somewhat
extended scale on the part of some coffin
manufacturers. AS stated, the price Of
cedar was always high. and now Spanish
cedar is almost impossible to procure But
people whose friends or relatives have
died demand something first-class in the
line of coffins, and want them made Of
urally resemble cedar or which. by a litfIe
manipulation, can be made to look like
cedar. So the manufacturers use these
other woods and smear the coffin with eil
of cedar. thereby getting every effect Of
the genuine article without half the cost
Few of the lumber companies in Roch-
ester deal in Spanish cedar The firms
that use it in the manufacture of their
goods buy their supply directly from New
York and usually in large quantities.
Rochester Union.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
SOCIALIST ASSAILS ASTOR
BIZ Cable to the Unstca prsss.

LONDON, Feb. IS, 1s97.-Quite a scene
was created IN the House of Commons to-
day by Mr.. John Burns. Socialist member
for the Battersea division of Battersea
and Clapham. The occasion was the de-
bate of proposal to erect new hall
for the use of the London County Coun-
Gil. In the course of the discussion Mr..
Burns, himself a member of the County
Council. made an attack upon the "Pall
Mall Gazette which paper is owned by
Mr.. William Waldorf Astor. because of
it's opposition to the proposal. The OPP
position of the paper to the erection of
a new building the. site of the present
one, he said. was purely in the interest Of
Mr.. Astor, whose house adjoined the
Council building. In concluding his re-
marks Mr.. Burns said he could stand
decent duke of a military marquis, but
he couldn't endure the miserable and un-
gentlemanly conduct of new million-
ai1e
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
NABBED A THIEF.
Police Believe They Have
Caught the Notorious
Boring Burglar.
CAUGHT In A DARK HALLWAY
Augers and Other Implements
Found on Him-Cleyer
Police Work.
CAUGHT In A DARK HALLWAY

Policeman Rogers of the Gregory street
station made an important capture this
morning. His prisoner is supposed to
be the burglar who bored his way into
many residences on the Heights and COM
mitted burglaries which terrorized peop,a
living in that section. Burglaries wdre
so numerous on the Heights few weeks
ago that Chief of Police Murphy had tAN
lonely residential sections practically
swarmed with policemen for a time.
The consequence of this move was that
for more than a month not burglary
has been committed on the Heights. The
Chief has been expecting an outbreak
down town. and almost daily instructed
the captains to warn men doing night
duty to be particularly vigilant.
The Chiefs instructions have been car
ried out to the letter with the result that
burglars and thieves have found the city
au unsafe place to ply their trade.
This morning shortly after one o'clock,
while inspecting store doors along Hem
derson street. Rogers heard pecuiiar
noise as though some one were boring a
hole in a heavy plank.
He listened and ascertained that the
noise emanated from the hall leading to
the saloon of John Moore at No. $40 Hem
opened the door cautiously. All was
dark in the hall. The noise had ceased,
but Rogers was satisfied that there was
some one in the hall, although he could
not hear nor see any one.
Lighting match he looked in and was
startled to see a man crcuching near the
door leading to Moores saloon. The light
from the match evidently exposed Rogers,
revolver to the burglars view, as he did
not move.
Rogers rushed upon the man, grappled
with him. and placing the muzzle of the
revolver against the burglars head
threatened to kill him If he attempted to
escape.
The thief surrendered peaceably. and
gathering up his tools accompanied
Rogers to the Gregory street station
When searched he was found to have in
his possession an auger, roll of heavy
twine, rasp. a canvas bag for
carrying booty. an improvised brace
and bit and shoemaker's knife,
the edge Of which was as
keen as a razor. The knife, Chief
Murphy says. is used in cutting out panels
of doors after holes have been forced in
it. The prisoner described himself as
John Morris, and claims to have a home
in Brooklyn.
Chief Murphy questioned the prisoner
closely this morning and arrived at the
conclusion that he is a New York crook
Il believe this is the man who COM
mitted the Hill burglaries,' said the
Chief '"The tools he had in his posses
sion answer in every particular those used
HILL
Among the houses entered by the borer
vas the house of Judge Joseph Bed,e
thdef's possession, and Chief Murphy says
they may. lead to the fastening of some
OF the Hill burglaries on him. The pris-
rogue,s gallery. His reputation is to be
looked up.
Justice Potts committed him to await
the action Of the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
EXIT THE STEEL BOARD.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS, 1Ss7-secre-
tary Herbert's final act before leaving for
Charleston yesterday was to sign an or
der abolishing the naval steel board and
transferring its work to the bureaus of
steam engineering and construction. This
board, which was constituted by Secre-
tary Whitney, has been for nearly twelve
years the source of continual trouble in
the Navy Department, and the subject
of drastic criticism at all times. Yester-
day Naval Constructor Dashiell was or
dered to the Construction Bureau, land
all matters pertaining to ships material
were transferred with him. Similarly,
Assistant Engineed Freeman was trans
ferred, together with all machinery. ma
terial matters, to the Steam Engineering
Bureau and the third member of the
board, its chairman, Captain Coffin is to
be given other duty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
OITY's FURNITURE SOLD.
Auction Of Old STUFF In the City Hall

Acting under instructions from the
Board of Aldermen, City Clerk NJ J..
O'Donnell and City Marshal vreeland
sold all the old desks, chairs, closets and
ather old junk, which had been left be-
hind in the Old City Hall. The sale was
attended by about two hundred people.
City Marshal Vreeland performed the
duties of auctioneer in clever manner,
making it apparent to his friends that he
has missed his vocation city Clerk
O'DonneH acted as bookkeeper and re-
ceiyer of the official funds. The sale net
ted about 5000.
Among the purchasers were John Kier-
nan, Thomas Harrington, James p. Hall
and lot of Italian junk dealers. Alder
man-at-L Large Reuben Simpson was an
interested spectator. He made a. few
purchases -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
DIED.

BARRAGA.-On Tuesday, February Ie,
1897, Mary, beloved wife of John
| Earraga.
Relatives and friends of the family are
! respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. los Ninth
street, on Friday, February 10, at nine
A. M; thence to ST. Michael's R. c.
Church, where solemn high mass of
requiem will be offered for the happy re-
pose of her SOUL
DOWNS-On Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1897, Rich
ard Downs, beloved husband of Annie
Downs.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 443 York
street, on Friday. Feb. 10, at A. NJ:
where solemn high mass of requiem will
be offered for the happy repose of his
soul.
O'CONNELL-On Thursday, Feb. IS, 1897,
Patrick beloved son of Michael and
Ann OConnell, aged "a years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 167 Provost
l.res H. oh thence seeuraay to st. e4SidapS miohasSrs "
Church, where a solemn high mass of
requiem will be offered for the happy re-
pose of his soul.
STEvENS-S Suddenly, on Thursday Feb.
husband of Jennie Stevens, aged Is
Friends and relatives are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
denee, No. 2o9sWhiton street, on Friday,
Feb. 10. at P. NJ.
KENNY-on Wednesday, February IT,
1897. Bridget Kenny, beloved widow OF
the late James Kenny
Funeral from hep late resiaepce, SfS
Seventh street, onySaturday, EebRuAry ~,
at two P. NJ Sisters of Lincoin Circle
No. s.. Ladies of G. A. R., are requested to
attend
McCAULEY-On Wednesday. FEBRUARY
IL 1897. Mary McCauley, beloved sister
of Mrs. Ann Howard.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend. the funeral from her late residence,
10 Grand street. on Saturday, February
20. at eight A.. M. thence to St Peters
Church, where mass will be given for
the happy repose of her soul.
DONAHUE.-At Jersey City, on wednes-
day February H. 1897 Charlotte Q.
1oonahue, only child of John A. and
Charlotte Donahue.
Services on Friday, February IS, at
p. M, at st. PauPs Episcopal Church.
Duncan avenue. Heights.
Interment at Liberty N. Y.
HOEHL.-Cn Wednesday, February II.
1897. Louise Georgiana Hoehl, daughter
Of Louise and George Hoehl, aged
months and II days.
Funeral on Friday February 10, at tive
p. W. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
oLEvGs oAPTuRg or rooTPADs

Rorke Grunow, of No. 146 Phillip street,
was just entering his hallway last night
when two men sprang on him and tried
to rob him. His cries attracted the at
tention of policeman, who came running
up just as the highwaymen fed. The
officer gave chase, fired shots into the
air and finally landed both men in the
Communipaw avenue station house.
There they gave the names Of James Cal
lagans Of Walton street and T. Talbusch
of Railroad avenue.
These scamps were committed by Jus
tice Douglass this morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
QUIET AT OANEA.
BIZ Cable TO the United Press.

CANEA, Crete. Feb. IS. 1s97s-Every
thing is quiet here this morning. The
foreign marines who are in occupation
of the town are still flying their respec-
tive flags, but the Greek flag has been
lowered from the Greek Consulate in
compliance with the notice sent to the
Consul by the European commanders yes
terday. The Turkish troops have occu-
pied fortified positions around the town
with the cooperation Of the European
officers.
The'mutilated corpse of a sister of the
Russian Vice Consul has beensfound ly-
ing en- the ground at Halepa. The dis
coyery of the body has created an in
tense feeling of indignation among the
foreigners here