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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
GONOOURT'S LEGACY TO LETTERS
VIII of tho Famous French Author
Ratified by the Courts.

BY Gable to The Associated Press
PARIS, Aug. 5, 1S97.-The Court of
Probate today gave judgment upholding
the will of the late Edmond de Goncourt,
the distinguished French writer, who died
on July 16, 1896. The will had been before
the court. for construction, since July 29
last.
M. Edmond de Goncourt, in his last will
and testament, appointed M. Alphonse
Daudet and M Leon Hennique as his
executors, and charged Mn. Roger Marx
and Defiant with the task of preparing
catalogues of his collection and to direct,
with the assistance of MN. Dumont and
Feral. experts. the liquidation of his es-
tate.
The document, after providing for the
payment of a number of legaeies, deals
with the De Goncourt Academy, which
in accordance with the promises the de-
ceased made to his father, he creates with
the bulk of his property.
The De Goncourt Academy is estab-
lished for the purpose of aiding young
men of talent, politicians, the nobility,
poets and public functionaries being,
|showever, excluded from its benefits. The
academy is to be composed of ten life
VI
the surviving members. Any member of
the De Goncourt Academy who becomes a
member of the French Academy is to
cease being member of the new in
stitution. Eight of the ten life MEM
bers of the De Goncourt Academy are
designated in the will. Their names are
Mn. Alphense Daudet, sHuysmans, Mir
beau, Rosny, Dr. Rosy, Jr., Hennique, F..
Marguerite and G. Gofroy. Each of the
members is to receive a life annuity of
5000 francs per annum out of the interest
on the capital to be realized by the liqui-
dation of the estate.
The will further provides for an annual
prize of 5000 francs, to be awarded by
the De Goncourt Academicians to the
author who in their opinion, has pro-
duced, during the twelve months. the
best novel or work on history, aesthetics
or ordination or the best book of tales.
Finally, the testator expresses the hope
that this prize will be called the Prix de
GOncOurt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
STOLEN INDIAN RELIOs.

SYRACUSE, N. T.. Aug. 5, 1S9T.--Head
Chief Daniel La Forte, of the Onondagas
and President of the Six Nations, has
given his consent to demand to be made
upon Mayor Thacher of Albany to secure
three of the missing wampum belts. He
says that If they are not returned legal
proceedings will be begun. The missing
wampum was entrusted to Wampum-
Keeper Thomas Webster, who died on
July 4, but at his death it was learned
that some one had sold three belts, Chief
La Forte says, for SS5. One is the Hia-
watha belt, and the second signalizes
the treaty of Washington. and depicts In
dams and white men joining hands with
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
Board of Finance Overrides
Mayor Hoos' Veto of the
Appointment of YER
meule and Ferris.
BUT THE MAYOR DIDN'T MEAN IT
Commissioner Midlige Translates
His Honor's Meaning for the
Benefit of the Board.

Before the Board of Finance met last
night the members held long confer
ence Commissioner Midlige wished to
explain to his colleagues that the Mayor
did not consider he was vetoing the ap-
pointment and fixing of the salaries OF
Messrs vermeule and Ferris, the water
engineers, when in his letter he pointed
out an irregularity in the disposition on
the resolutions appointing the gentlemen
Commissioners Brautigam, Kellers,
Bailey and Simpson insisted that the COM
munication was veto and could not pc
considered in any other light.
Mr. Midlige said he, too, considered the
letter veto, but said he wanted to make
1t clear to the Board and to the public
that the Mayor had nothing against either
Mr. Vermeule or Mr.. Ferris, but merely
wished to remove any possible irregular
ity surrounding their selection.
When the Board held its business ses-
sion the Mayors veto was taken from
the table and on motion of Commissioner
Simpson it was not sustained. The vote
was unanimous.
The resolution appointing the gentle
men now becomes operative and as soon
as the Street and Water Commissioners
are officially notified of the Finance
Boards action, Clerk Bouton will notify
Messrs. Vermeule and Ferris to report
for duty.
''The members of the Board of Finance
do not wish to be considered as antago-
nizing the Mayor in the water question:
Mr.. Simpson said this morning. when
we employed Mr.. Vermeule during the
previous administration we considered
that we had made a wise selection. BY
demanding his appointment to assist US
this time we are merely reaffirming what
we did before. If we were right before
we are right this time. trust that now
something definite will be done in the
matter of procuring a new supply of
water The quicker we get to work the
better 1t will be for all concerned"
Mayor Hoos still declines to make pub
lie the opinions from Allan L. McDer-
mott and Corporation Counsel Blair ad-
visng him that the city has not sufficient
power at this time to build its own water
works. Three lawyers are yet to be
heard from, and as soon as they respond
the Mayor will make public statement
relatire- 10 The proposition of the-eit5f
building its own works. 1t is understood
that His Honor had abandoned hope of
the city constructing a plant. 1t is also
reported that hep Will urge the officials
who have the power to procure a supply
by contract to go ahead carefully. and at
the same time to have as little delay as
possible.
1t being out of the question for the city
to build a plant, His Honor is said to ia,
vor a supply delivered by gravity, and
collected no nearer than the city of Boon
ton.
The. Street and Water Commissioners
say that the Indications are that there
will be at least a half dozen bidders for
the contract this time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05

The horse that the Duke of wellington
rode at Waterloo was named Copenhag-
en-. When that fearful battle was over
the horse appeared to sympathize with
and appreciate his masters success, for
when the Duke arrived at headquarters,
and after tossing the bride reins to a
groom, dismounted, the horse kicked up
his heels in an apparent ecstasy of de-
light, saying as clearly as it is possible
for a horse to say anything, Tired as /
am | will make you see that I as well as
the rest can show my joy in the victory
which my master has achieved
The Duke saw to 1T that Copenhagen
was well provided for in his old age. He
had abundant rations, the best of care,
and was allowed to roam at will in the
park at Strathfie1dsaye. His name lives
with his masters, for it is linked with his
in history"
Napoleon, when at St. Helena, once
knowledge and judgment. He distin-
guishes his master from his servants, al
though these are more constantly about
him. / had a horse which distinguished
me from the rest Of the world, and which
manifested, s by his bounding and naughty
gait when was upon his back, that he
carried a. man superior to those around
him He would not suffer anyone to
mount him except myself and the groom
that took care OF him. When had lost
my way threw the bride upon his neck
ana let him pick his way, with the inevi-
table result Of finding the right road.
Harpex's Round Table.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
THE INDIANA GOES TO HALIFAX
First War Vessel Sent from This
Country to BE backed There.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 1s97.-The big
battleship Indiana sailed away from
Newport today for Halifax, where she
will be docked, cleaned and painted She
is the first of the battleships that has
been sent from the United States to a
foreign dock for lack of docking facili-
ties at home, but it is probable that she
must be followed by her sister ship, the
Massachusetts and the Iowa, as it is not
expected now that the New York dock
will be repaired in less than a years
time aud there is no other dock on the
Atlantic coast capable of receiving them.
The Helena sailed today from the Wash
ington Navy Yard for Pensacola, Fla.
to relieve the Montgomery on the patrol
there. She will not be kept in Florida
waters longer than a month, but at the
end of that time will go to New York.
to be made ready for her voyage to
China. The San Francisco has sailed
frcm Cuxhaven for Flushing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
INSIDE FACT OF THE BoRAx TAX

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 5, 1S97.-F. l..
Smith, the .'Borax King" will establish
a million dollar refinery near New York,
to employ 200 men. The Dingley tariff
bill placed a duty of Sc a ton upon i'm
ported borax, giving Mr.. Smith an OPP
portunity to compete in New York with
borax imported from Turkey and South
America. The new refinery will be the
principal one operated by Mr.. Smith. The
borax will be shipped from Southern Cal
ifornia in a raw state. 1t is uncertain
whether or not his Alameda refinery will
be closed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
TURKS MUST GET OUT.
IBy Cable to The

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
CANEA, Island of Crete, Aug. 5, 1897
-he Admirals in command of foreign
fleets in Cretan waters today informed
the Turkish Governor of Crete of their
decision to prevent the Turkish Squadron
which left the Dardanelles on Tuesday
last for Crete, according to report, from
staying in Cretan waters. The answer of
the Governor was that he had received a
communication from the Turkish Govern
ment denying that the latter had des-
patched feet or troops to Crete, and
stating that the Turkish Squadron, con-
ceining whose movements there had been
SO much comment, was going to Sigri,
Island of Mitylene
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
WILL FLY THE HAWAIIAN FLAG

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. s. 1ss7.-The
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
steamer China will sail out of the port of
San Francisco today flying the Hawaiian
flag. 1t was decided yesterday by the
officers of the company to place the big
vessel, which is the crack ship of the
Pacific Mail fleet, under the Hawaiian
flag without loss of time, and it is said in
maritime circles that this action on the
part of the company indicates a belief
among the officers of the company that
annexation of the islands is likely to be
accomplished in the very near future.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
NOT ANDREE'S BALLOON.
[Ry Cable to The Associate

by Cable to The Associated Press.1
BERLIN, Aug. 5, 1s97.-The "Lokalan-
zeiger'' publishes a despatch from Var
doe, the Norwegian Island in the Arctic
Ocean, and the site of the most northern
fort in Europe, which says that the OBJ
ject seen floating in the White Sea on
July II, by Captain Lehman, of the Dutch
steamer Dordrecht, and which was be-
heved to be the balloon in which Prof.
Andree started on Sunday, July Ii, from
Amsterdam Island, in his attempt to
cross the North Pole, turns out to be
the body of a whale which, floating on
the sea, bore close resemblance to the
top of balloon. The whale was towed
into Vardoe Harbor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
BURGLARS STRIP 4 HOUSE.
Took an Innocent Junk man Int the
Building to Cart Away the Stuff.


Building TO Cart Away the stuff.
The story of a daring thief who stripped
house of all its plumbing in broad day
light was told in the Second Criminal
Court this morning to Justice Nevin. The
method of the robber in securing the
stuff was as unique as It's execution was
daring.
For some time the two-story frame
house at the northeast corner of Chest
nut and Magnolia avenues, which is
owned and was formerly occupied by
William Lofe. the confectfoner of No. 54
Barclay street, New York, has been
vacant. Yesterday afternoon it was re-
ported at the Oakland avenue police sta
tion that everything in the house that
could possibly be sold for old junk was
missing
Detective Keenan, was sent to investi-
gate. He found that every foot of lead
pipe in the building had been cut out and
removed. Even the Innings of the sink and
bath tub were missing. The real estate
agent who has charge of the property
could furnish no clue to the detective.
He had given no one permission to enter
the house. From some of the neighbors
keenan, learned that junkman had
stopped his wagon in front of the house
in the morning and had been seen re-
moving a quantity of junk.
On this clue Detective Keenan, worked.
He searched nearly all the junk shops in
the city and finally came upon the miss
ing pipe and furnishings in the place
kept by John Martucci at No. 40S Third
street. He arrested Martucci this morn
ing. He was Immediately arraigned be-
fore Justive Nevin and held in $500 bail
for examination on August 10.
Martucci tells straight story of how
he came by the stuff. He denies any in
tentional wrong doing on his part He
was driving his wagon through Magnolia
avenue yesterday morning, he said, when
a man came out of the house that was
looted and called to him.
1--WE are going to tear down this
house., he said. and want to dispose of
the lead pipe and iron"
The stranger took Martucci through the
house and got him to name the price he
would give for the junk. Martuccis
ngures seemed to satisfy him. and to-
gether they carried several hundred
pounds of lead and iron to the wagon.
Martucci who did not have his ssls-
picions aroused paid the stranger = the
regular market price for the pipe. He
had his purchase properly recorded in
his book. according to law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
RUIN BY RAIN.

DENVER, Col, Aug. 8. 1S97.-The heavy
rains which have fallen every day this
week have caused many thousands of
dollars of damage in and about this city.
Several bridges across Cherry Creek have
been washed away. Patrick Murray. a
laborer was thrown into the creek by the
caving of bank on which he was stand
ing to watch the food, and was drowned.
An unknown man who attempted to ford
the creek on horseback was also swept
away.
Trains are much delayed on account of
the damage to road beds. br3ges and
culvertS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
FRIDAYS FREE CONCERT.

The following programme viii he per-
formed by Holden's Band. tomorrow
evening, at Hamilton Park: March.
American Republic Theiles Overture
''Crown Of Gold,' Herman; Gavdtte
.sBijou. Kattaun; Piccolo Solo. The
Wren" Demare; Waltz. La Carmela, :"
Witmark: Overture, "A Pleasant Even
Creme, Lawsendau; Cornet Solo, The
Surf Hartman q Berger); Songs, a,
my STAR; b. VIII You Love Me Then
as Now" Cox; March, Under the Stars
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
ENGLISH YACHTING.

EBy Cable to The Associated Press.
COWES, Isle of Wight, Aug. 5, 1S97.-In
the race for the Town Cup today, under
the auspices of the Royal Yacht Squad
ron, Britannia, Meteor, Bona, Aurora,
Caress and Isolde started in a very light
wind. Britannia was first away, followed
by Meteor and the other yachts i'll the
order already given.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
MARIA KEHL IS INSANE

Maria Kehl. of No. 7o4 Sea View avenue,
was committed to the County Jail by JUS
tice Macs yesterday afternoon for ex-
animation by County Physician Converse
as to her sanity. Her husband Louis
Kehl. and DR.. J. w. Holloway testified
that she is violently insane.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
THE TRAFFIC IN DEGREES.
rRv cahle q The Agsociated Press.

TBy Cable 70 The Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. S. 1S97.-In answer to a
question upon the subject in the House
of Commons today, Mr.. A. J. BaIfour,
the First Lord Of the Treasury, and gov
ernment leader in the House. said Her
Maiesty's government would consider
the advisability of prosecuting, on the
charge of obtaining money by false pre-
lenses, the agents Of the so-ealled Ma
tional University of Chicago for Offering
to confer degrees for S. each.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
vynfcb was the better Z

"Brother.'' said the minister, gently,
"you should read your Bible more as
siduously. Brother Burrough-your next
door neighbor, by the way-never let's a
dav pass without perusal, at least, of
his copy of Holy. Writ
ssHe may read his Bible all right" said
the DELINQUENT "but he always borrows
my newspaper "--C Cincinnati Enquirer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
The cheerful Idiot.

hearted butcher who killed this lamb"
said the Cheerful Idiot, pausing in the
saving of his chop.
'.Why?'' kindly asked the shoe clerk
boarder.
HE must have hesitated three or four
years before striking the fatal blow
Indianapolis Journal.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
NOTED MINISTER DEAD.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."1
PHILLIPSBURG, Aug. 5, 1S97.-Rev.
Isaac Cook, missionary well known
throughout this section of the country,
died at his home here last night of en-
largement of the heart. aged So years.
He was minister of the Methodist
Church and was President of the local
preachers association of the Newark con-
ference, and. was to have presided over
the big camp meeting that opens at the
Delaware Water Gap next week
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
TO OPEN UP TUNIs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S, 1ss7.-lNegotia-
tions are now in progress with the French
Government looking to the conclusion of
treaty of trade and commerce to govern
the relations between the United States
and Tunis. This is to take the place of the
old treaty which does not fit modern con-
ditions and particularly the existing pro-
tectorate over TuniS maintained by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
GERMAN VILLAGE BURNED.
IBx CAME 10 The Associated Press.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.I
COLOGNE, Aug. ., 1S97.-Forty-two
houses, many farm buildings. a quantity
of grain and a number of cattle were de-
stroyed by fire yesterday evening at the
village of Pohlbach, in the Wittlich dist
rict. Three of the inhabitants of the vii
lage lost their lives during the confiagra-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
BELGIUM AS REFEREE.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
YoKoHoMA. Aug. 5, 1Ss7.-It is semi
officially announced that Japan has sug
gested that Belgium be selected to act as
arbitrator in the question in dispute be-
tween Hawaii and the japanese Govern
ment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
ROUTING OUT ANARCHISTS.

by Gable to The Associated Press
MARSEILLES, Aug. S, 1Ss7-While
searching the houses here of a number
of Anarchists who were suspected of con-
spiracy to cause an explosion, the police
seized q large quantity of explosives and
secured evidence which will lead to many
a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
D|NGLEY REVENUE.
(From this Mornings Tribune.)

lFTom this Mofning fff6dne.5
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ing today were s394,654, internal revenue
receipts 1854, ,OSo. and the miscellaneous
receipts $ls,os4; total Government re-
ceipts for the day. sss7 SO4; expenditures.
81, 900; excess of expenditures, 6,lse.
Receipts for the month to date, 81, 4ss, ,9s7;
expenditures. s4,74s.ooo; excess Of expendi-
lures, $2,256.Oos
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Aug. s. 1S97-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending eight p NJ Fri
day for New York city and vicinity
Clearing this afternoon, fair tonight and
Friday; cooler; westerly becoming north
erly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
Hcr Advantaxeous Complexion.
Il envy her her complexion" said

Maud.
That's Just it. She can go to the sea-
shore for a few days at the end of the
lseasou and look exactly as if she had
been away all er."-W ashington
Evening Star.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-05
PROCLAMATION! !!


I. Edward Hoos, Mayor of Jersey City.
do hereby, by virtue of the authority
vested iii me, authorize any person to
KILL ANY DOG OR DOGS
RunAiDg at Larke In said Cisy.
Between the 10th Day Of August, 1897,
and the list Day Of October, 1897,
except such as shall be properly muzzled
with a wire or leather muzzle about the
nose securely fastened.
Given under my hand, in my office, in
Jersey City, this Sd day of August. 1897.
EDWARD HOOS, Mayer.
tExtract from ordinance passed July Is.
1911
Mayor of said city at any time, when
in his opinion the public good requires
the same, to issue his proclamation au-,
thorizing the indiscriminate destruction
of all dogs male or female, found run
ming at large in said city Except such
as shall be properly muzzled with a
wire or leather muzzle about the nose.
securely fastened); and such proclamation
being published in one of the newspapers
published in said city for six days shall
be a justification for all persons who may
destroy any such dog or dogs, male or
female. found running at large as aforeS
said. during the time said proclamation
shall remain in force.
August 5. 1881. -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

A famous painting shows the infant Napo. leon in the chamber of his birth and shows his mother watching over him. The mother of Napoleon was strong, healthy, active woman. She brought into the world fam fly of smart, handsome, healthy children, Without health and strength Napoleon would never have risen above the position in which he was born. His mother could not give him wealth or high station in life, but she gave something better. She gave him the ability to secure these things for himself She equipped him with strong body and clear intellect. Every mother may do as much for her son. The first step in this direction is perfect health for her self Perfect health in awomanly way. She must take thought for the most important and delicate organs of the body She must keep them strongly healthy for the perform ance of the greatest and most wonderful work in the world. Women do not suffi- ciently appreciate the importance of health and carefulness. This is shown by the dreadful prevalence of so-ca1led -"Female Complaint" Every woman may be strong and healthy by taking Dr. Pierce,s Favorite Prescription. It is not cure-a1l. .S-It is in- tended to cure just one kind of disease, and 1t cures 1t. It works directly on the female organs, cleanses, strengthens and, makes them healthy. It makes weak women strong, and if it is taken during the period of gestation, it insures health for the child and, at the tine of parturition comparative freedom from the pains and dangers errone- ously believed to be unavoidable
 The physiology Of women in health and dis ease is contained in Dr. Pierce's great work the Common Sense Medical Adviser" copy of this book, paper-covered, free to anyone who will send 2I onecent stamps, to cover cost of mailing onLy, to Worlds Dispensary Medical Association No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

feating the movement The democracy of
 the Twelfth judicial circuit (of which I have the honor of being solicltor). is unan-
 imously In favor of a. constitutional con-. vention. I trust the, legislature of ouE state will recognize the importance of. this subject at It's present session and pass law submitting the question to the ..aor,Io ,---..-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
HOYT'S A TEXAS STEER
Laugh Loudest Laugh Longest Laugh All the Time

Twas never funnier than 'tis now. 'Twaa only done that you might enjoy it's fun.
 You know them all.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

a member of the convention of the com
 merclal organizations of the state. which
 met in Birmingham last fall, and then 1 voted aye on the question"