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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
HoBOKEN's FOOL RECORDER
Trial stopped by McDonough,s In
cempeteDcy-Boy Wire Thieves.


August Waukeman, Oloff Paulson las.
Delaney and James Maloney. four of the
gang of boys who are accused of stealing
a quantity of copper wire from the North
hudson County Railway Company,s
tracks, We're placed on trial in the Gen
eral Sessions Court this morning. Sena-
tor DAILY appeared to defend Maloney and
SAID he would take charge of all the de-
PENDANTS. The Senator was loaded with
objects and technicalities, as usual and
prolonged the trial officer John ]. RYAN
testified that on June he saw some
boys, about six or eight of them, bending
over the tracks in Fourteenth street Ho-
poken. On his approach they scattered,
but he caught two of them They suualed
and Detective Fenton and Special Officer
Wood arrested several other boys. Those
who were nine years old and under were
allowed to go.
Special Officer Wood testified that he
told the boys that if they told the truth
and told VINO bought the wire they
would not be prosecuted. His testimony
was stricken out.
Recorder McDonough was the next wit
ness called. The defendants had made
statements to him which were taken down
in writing, acknowledging their guilt. and
had signed the statements, but the Re-
corder could not remember whether the
statements were read to the boys or not
before they signed them. The Recorder
said that he asked the questions. and his
clerk, James Moore. took down the state
ments. Senator Daily objected to the Re-
corder testifying to the documents under
the circumstances and the objection was
sustained.
Assistant Prosecutor Noonan announced
that ne could not proceed with the trial
until Moore was brought to court and di-
rected Constable Wise to send for him.
The. trial was delayed until Moore could
be found. He. had not been found up to
one O'Clock, when a recess was ordered
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
AN EVIDENT SUICIDE.
Body of an Unknown Man Found
Near tho Cath oIlc Came terry.

Patrolman George S. Murphy, aat $50
this morning, found the body of an un-
known man in a lot near the old Catholic
Cemetery, within 800 feet of Tonnele ave
nue. Beside the body was beer bottle
containing the remains of white liquid
with which the man had evidently ended
his life.
The suicide was apparently about So
years old. He was five feet nine inches
tall, light complexion, red mustache and
wore a dark coat and striped, trousers
with a patch on the knee He had lace
shoes, white stockings and a white straw
hat with a black band He was evidently
a German. The body was removed to
Speers 1norgue where as yet it has not
been identified
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
A YOUTHFUL FAKIR.

A pretty and intelligent girl, thirteen
years old was found wandering the
street of New York. last night, and was
taken to the East Sixty-seventh street
police station. There she sad she w:l.,
81 Monticello avenue, Jersey City. Her
pafcass '.ere dead she said al. her Two
n!o;Aars bad C. Jnpelled her to iasxe uoIne.
There is No. Sc Monticello avenue in Jer-
sey City Chief Murphy believes the
girls story is a fake
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
WATER BOARDS EXPERT.

The Board of Street and Water Com
missloners will nett tomorrow to select
an expert to prepare plans and specifica-
tons for new water supply. The Board.
It is understood, has agreed on John II.
Ward, and he will act with Mr.. G. G.
Vermeule who, it is expected will be an
pointed by the Board of Finance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
BIDS FOB CITY HALL FURNITURE

The City Hall Commissioners met this
morning and received bids for additional
furniture for the new building Estimates
We're submitted by the st. Louis Art Meta,
company, Which concern partly furnished
the Hail; Derby Desk Company. Office
specially Company and the Hoffman,
FURNITURE Company. The bid of the last
formality.
The Derby Desk Company was lowest.
us bld was $S,155.13. A contract will be
awarded at the next meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30

VIII meet in the Church House, West
sntnre mslnsrer, From Thursday, July p, to
meet daily to receive the reports of the
te6mmittees. GO and on Monday. August 2.
mere mere Wi be concluding service with the
GGeieDration of Holy Communion at st.
PauPs Cathedral, at which the Arch
bishop of Canterbury will preach
No part of the debates or discussions
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
ALBERs SALOON CHANGES HANDS

Henry Albers, who has kept the saloon
in the Weldon Building since the build
ing was erected. has disposed of his
business to Richard Wohltmann and Otto
Wilkens, who have for many years been
Mr.. Albers' genial assistants The new
proprietors will take possession of the
business tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, June 30 1S97.-Forecast
for New York city and vicinity for thirty
six hours ending eight P. NJ Thursday
Showers this afternoon or tonight; gener-
Winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30

xb6rted on capest Aopr costs 25c. more per
hsS favor or 1ry -four but worth dnifsr
eS S1s Aenly at D. e. C1eary o. a
6onssQnsTy streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
HENRY O ROSS SAILS FOR EUROPE

Mr.. Henry C. Ross, Private Secretary to
f. Wolcott jackson, General Superinten-
dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, sailed
for Europe this morning on the steamship
Paris of the American line. Mr. Richard
Fessenden. of this city. was also pas
senger on the Paris.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
VOLUNTEERS SHUT OUT
Simpson Chureh's Shabby Treat
ment Of the Followers Of
Ballington Booth.

There is trouble between the Volunteers
of America of Post NO /, at No. SIT
Newark avenue and the officials of Sinlp-
son M. E. Church, on Central avenue
There is a question Of ve,acity to be
settled between Captain Rugge of the
Volunteers and the members of the
church of the Board of Trustees of the
church. The members of this committee
are:--George I.ahy, E. F. Wanser ana J..
II. De Grootd. Hitherto the people of
Simpson Church have been very friendly
t. the Volunteers and have aided them in
many ways. Their attitude has ap-
parently changed. why, Captain Rugge
says he doesn't understand, unless it is
that they have been unduly Influenced by
enetnies to the Volunteer cause
A week ago the Volunteers began an
nouncing a welcome demonstration to
Colonel Miles, the new Battalion Com
mander, who has recently Joined the
ranks of the Volunteers. They advertised
that the meeting was to be held in Sirnp-
son NJ. e. Church and issued and sold a
large number OF tickets of watch the fol-
lowing is a copy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30

Pure. rich blood feeds the nerves. That Is
why Hoods Sarsapa-illa, the great blood purl~
fer, cures nervousness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30

Grand Welcome Demonstration and Ice
Cream Festival will be given to
b COLONEL MILES,
Volunteers of America, New Battalion Com
mand1ng Officer, assisted by Head
quarters Staff Brass Band,
Simpsons M E. Church. Central ave, JIG. H.
On Tuesday, June 20, 1897.
Meeting P. NJ. Tickets 1Q cents.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

nomination of William D. McHugh, nominated to be district judge for the district of Nebraska. The weekly post ponment of the consideration of this nomination is looked upon as an indica- ton of the desire of the committee to leave this appointment hung up until the end of the session.
 The nomination of Charles B. How rey, of Mississippi, to be assistant jus tice of the court of claims, and Charles F. Armidon, to be district judge for the district of North Dakota, was ordered to be favorably reported with the proviso that action shall not be taken by the senate until Senator George, in the one case, and Senator Hansbrough, in the other. can be heard from.
 SENT THE REQUIRED LETTERS.
 Washington, Jan. 25.-The president to- day sent to the senate in response to a resolution, a list of American citizens either native born or naturalized, who have been arrested in Cuba since the be- ginning of the present insurrection, to- gether with the action taken in each case. The arrests number seventy-four. Of these seven have been tried, and appeals were taken in two instances from the sentence imposed-those of Sanguilly and Someillan. In the cases of the five Competitor prisoners a new trial has been ordered. Seven American newspa- per correspondents were also arrested and baniShed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
PIT1FuL STORIES OF WANT

Coming Tn at Omaha-One Foot of Ice
 on Missouri River-Frozen to Death.
 Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 25.-Pitiful stories of want and Restitution are ecoming to the attention of the authorities, aggravated by the intense cold which still holds its grip on the city and state. The city au- thorities today had over 1000 families to provide coal for, in addition to feed and clothing. The charitable institutions of the city are able to assist only a small proportion of those in actual need of pro- tection.
 There is a report tonight that woman and baby have been frozen to death at Oak Hill, a suburb of the city. Several persons were seriously injured by burst ing water backs of cooking ranges and one child may not recover from injur- ies received.
 The Missouri river is entirely frozen over and ice has formed @ foot thick on the lakes. Out in the state the ther- mometer ranges from 12 to r degrees be- low zero it being the coldest at Colum- bus. 100 miles west of this city. Stock seem to be weathering the cold snap better than anticipated.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

New Orleans, Jan. 25.-A decided drop in the temperature brought out heavy wraps and top coats today at the race course, but big crowd was on hand and 1 saw some lively sport over a fast track, with only one favorite successful.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Strathreel, 100 CT. Burns), 15 to l, won; Alame, sec ond; R. Q. Ban, third. Time, 1:15%.
 Second Race-One mile, 3-year-olds. Cannonade, Ill (Walker), 15 to 1, won; Senator Penrose, second; Mamie L's Sis ter, third. Time, 1:441a.
 Third Race-Mile and twenty yards, selling. Fasdg 106 (Scherrer), to l. won; Terra Archer. second Booze, third. Time. 1:45.
 Fourth Race-Seven furlongs, handi- cap. Grayling, 91 CT. Burns), to 5, won; Marquise, second; Lonely, third. Time, 1:29A.
 Fifth Raoe-Six furlongs, selling. Judge Bullock, 97 GA. Barrett), 4 to 1, won; Fischer, second Ida Wagner, third. Time, 1:15k.
 Sixth RacelMile and twenty yards, selling. Samson, 107 (Morse), 5 to 2, won; Elano, second; Amber Glintz, third. Time, 1:45.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
, THE FIELD TRIALS.
Champion Trials Begin Today-Ashford
 and Odom's Won Gull Among @ the Starters-Cold.

West Point, Miss, Jan. 25-The cham pion clubs trials begin tomorrow to set- tie the question of champion dogs for 1897, with $30 to start and two hours heats. There are eight entries: H. B. Ledbetter's English setter, Maries Port; w. H. Beazells English setter, Harold Skimpole; Charlottesville kennels pointer Delhi; Delmonte kennels English setter Minnie T., and pointer Tickboy; For and Blyth's English setter Tony's Gale; Ash ford and Odom's pointer von Gull, and Norvin T. Harris English setter Tony Boy w. s. Bell and N. Wallace are the judges. The weather is very cold and unpromising for this trial
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
SUFFERING IN ST. LOUIS.
Hundreds Caught by the Cold Snap Pro-
 .vided For byeC Charity.

Hundreds Caught by the Cold Snap Pro-
 .vided For byeC Charity.
 St. Louis, Jan. 25.-The cold wave which gathered in British Columbia on Friday, swept down upon this section yesterday and still continues here, though slightly abated tonight. At 2 o'clock this morn ing the temperature here was exactly zero At noon threel degrees above was indicated, and at 5fp. rn., four degrees above was the reading. This extreme low temperature, followed sharply upon a long season of mild weather. found thousands of poor families unprepared. The demand upon the associated chari- ties for food and fuel was never greater. When the ticket window of the Prevalent association opened at 6 "a. m, 300 men and women were in line waiting for as- sistance. The police department Is doing everything possible to relieve the dis tress. Twenty-Five frost-bitten victims were treated at the city dispensary today and three amputations were necessary. Hundreds of homeless people are shelter ed tonight at the police stations.
 The river has not closed here, though 1t is full of$1oating ice which endan- gers shipping. Trains Were generally on time this morning. hut this evening all due from points Westzand south were late. in one instance tw0 hours and ten
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
TODAY'S ENTRIES.

New Orleans, Jan. 25-Tomorrow's en- tries are as follows:
 First Race-Three-fourth mile, purse. Tern, 89 Connie Lee, S9; Mairete 91; D. L., 91 Gold Top, 94; Minnie Murphy 99; Gaston, 99; Gismonda, 104.
 Second Race--Three-fourths mile, sell ing. Lott, 97; Illia, 97; Seelbach, 30; Bar ney Adler, 99; Senator Penrose, 99; Marmion, 99; Little Nigger, 102; Harry B., 102; Prince Proyerb, 104.
 Third Race-One and one-eighth of a mile, hurdle handicap. MT. Dunlap. 137; Folly, 125; Austin, 139; Partisan, 135; St. Leo, 131; Granada, 140
 Fourth Race-Mile and sixteenth, ham dicap. Cannonade, 91; Rossmar. 109; Jack Hayes, 91; Kruna, 96; Constant. 96; Sharon, 92; Anger, 98; Olivia L.. 94 Full Hand, 92; Partner, 96.
 Fifth Race--Seven-eighths mile selling. Sobriquet, 94; c. c. Rumrill, 96; Oracle C., 97; Terra Net, 99; Stark, 99; Galley eWst, 1O2; soundmore, 107; Bob Campett, 1o7; Hailstone, 110.
 Sixth Race-Three-quarters of mile, selling. Ollean, 97; Mary Chance, 97; Maud Lyles, 97; Plaudita, 97; Gracef1n, 97; Some Hopes, 97; Old Ham, 99; Harry B., 102; Sanguine, 102; Juanlta, 1o3.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
FROM. EAST ID WEST And From the Great Lakes to = the Gulf
 4-s
 at.Iz -E e#al9cH OLD BOREAS HOLDS SWAY
 asi ---is
 58 taA p--s ls eai4 Coldest Snap Recorded in Twenty-Five Years
 in the Windy City.
TWO SCORE THOUSAND SUFFERERS
Require Urgent Assistance-Pitiful Stories of Suffering and Want at Omaha-St.
 Louis Has Her Quota-Missou-
 ri River is Frozen Solid.

Never before in the history of Birming- ham has there been such a sudden fall oil temperature as that recorded between sunset and midnight of Sunday.
 In the afternoon the weather was but little below temperate, and in fact, rain fell during the, evening for a short time. By nightfall it was evident a blizzard was on hand and yesterday morning ear 1y it was here in full force. All the fore4 noon snow and sleet fell at intervals and water in exposed places was turned to ice. No fatalities have as yet been re- ported. -1 aE e1
 At a. m., thermometers registered six teen degrees above zero in exposed places in this city. 4f
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
MILWAUKEE TWENTY BELOW.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 25.-The cold wave was here today in full force. This morning the. thermometer recorded twen- ty below zero. The relief organizations of the city are overwhelmed with appli- cations for help from the suffering un- employed, and there is much distress that cannot be alleviated. Lake traffic con- tinues under obstacles, an almost impene- trable mass of steam arising from the water.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
CUr OFF FROM THE WOpLD.

Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 25.-This city has been cut off from the outside world for the past four days. It has received no eastern mail or papers since Friday morning, and there is no prospect for the blockade being lifted before Wednesday. Sunday was too stormy for members to attend church, and they devoted their time to an attempt to break the senato- rial deadlock. Their schemes failed to work, and the vote today showed the situation unchanged from last week. The vote: .Pickler, 52; Kyle, 30; Leuchs, IS. Plowman, II; Goodykoontz. (; Keller, 2; Kirk, 2; Palmer, 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
coLDEsT OF THE SEASON.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 25.-The coldest weather this winter has prevailed dur ing the last twenty-four hours in this section of the southwest. There is no snow, but a high, freezing wind has added to the suffering. Great damage to i've stock is reported. The cold wave extended to the territories. An average of four degrees below zero is reported in Kansas with no prospect of immedi- ate relief.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
BEAT THE RECORD.

Malone, N. r., Jan. 25.-The weather this morning beat the record of the win ter here for Arctic cold, thermometers in this village registering from twenty-six to thirty degrees below zero and the mer- cury touching thirty-two degrees below at o'clock a. m. stiff gale and drift ing snow added to the severity of the day in this country, and practically stop ped all outdoor business
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
minutes. All were delayed by snow

mlnutes. All were deIayeu Dy SHOW blockades.
 Special dispatches show that no section west or south of this city has escaped the sudden fury of the blizzard.
 For the first time in mans memory ice formed for short time over lower White river in Arkansas today. Snow is report ed in West Tennessee and Southern Illi- nois. The great fruit section of South west Missouri and Northern Arkansas, has especially suffered and nothing can save the crop. A fall of snow that would have saved the wheat fields of Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska, did not come with the cold wave and predictions of disas- ter to the cereals were frequent on change
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
CINCINNATI 12 BEIOw

Cincinnati, Jan. 25.--The cold wave struck Cincinnati in all it's fury Sunday night and the thermometer fell steadily until it reached degrees below zero at 5 o'clock this morning. There is much suffering among the poor in the suburbs Adam Feise, aged 19, of Dunlap street, was the first victim of the extreme cold wea ther. He was brought to the hospital with both hands frozen. At o'clock the thermometer registered 12 below S
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
IN THE METROPoLIs.

New York, Jan. 25-Today Is the cold est day experienced by New Workers this winter. At o'clock this morning the thermometer indicated only five above zero. It gradually rose, however, dur ing the morning and at noon indicated thirteen above.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
coLDEsT IN TwENTY-Two YEARS.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 25.-Detroit experi- enced the coldest weather in twenty-tw years last night and this morning, and the coldest January weather on record. At o'clock this morning the mercury stood at fifteen degrees below zero and at nooE it had not raised much. Reports from the state show that the Arctic weather is general. Marquette reports fourteen degrees below; Alpena, six; Ig- nacio, twelve; Escambia, twenty five; Ishpeming, twenty five; Dayison, twelve; Buchanan, twenty; Portland, ten; Utica, nineteen; Port Huron, eleven; Decatur, fifteen; Grand Rapids, four.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
51 BELow ON THE RANGEs.

Duluth. Minn., Jan. 25.--The govern ma5it thermometers here today registered thirt y-two degrees below zero, but priv ats instruments went much lower. There is no wind. It is 51 below on the ranges at Virginia; forty-two at Tower; forty at Ely, and twenty-eight at Two liar bOrs.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
REPORTS FROM FLORIDA.

perature at 10 p. m. in Florida was as follows: Jacksonville, 54; St. Augustine, 56; Orlando, 58; Tampa, 63; Jupiter, 64 {; Key West, 68. A slightly falling barome- ter Is noted at all South Florida points, with rain at Key West. No damage has been done to crops and none is expected
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
yICrIMs OF TTIE STORM.

Marquette, Mich., Jan. 25.-Joe Martin and John Ford were instantly killed, and Pat Donahue fatally wounded in the woods near Huron bay this morning. The men were returning to their lumber camp in a blinding snow storm when tree fell on the party.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
THE SUPREME COURT.
Takes Its Usual Recess. and Will Hear Important Cases Beforea Full Bench.

Important Cases Beforea Full Bench.
 Washington, Jan. 25.-Chief Justice Fuller announced today that the supreme court would take the usual February re- cess beginning next Monday and end ing Monday, March l.
 He also announced that the several cases assigned last week to be argued be- fore full bench would go over until the reassembling of court fin March. These include the cases of the interstate com- merce commission vs. the Alabama Mid 1and and the Detroit, Grand Haven and Wisconsin railroad companies.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
ELECTRIC POWER HOUSE BURNED.

Joliet, H.. Jan. 25,7IThe Joliet Economy Light and Power company's building was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. The total loss is estimated at $75, ,000. The fire was caused by an oyer heated stove in the office A number of factories which depend on this company for motive power will have to close down.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
FROZE TO DEATH.

Prairie Du Chien, Wis, Jan. 25.-A trapper known here as Henry York, but whose name is said to be Henry Litze, was found this morning eight miles north of this city, frozen to death. opposite his camp on the ice.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
BIG DROP AT JACKSON, MISS.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 25-There was a drop of thirty-eight degrees in tempera- ture here last night. The thermometer yesterday was sixty degrees and today stands at twenty-two above. Some sleet and snow has fallen.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
NO ACTION TAKEN

In the Nomination of William D. Mo-
 Hugh-rwo Others Reported.
 Washington. Jan. 25.-The senate conn mittee on judiciary took no action on the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
QUEBEC "A BELOW.

Quebec, Jan. 25.-The mercury here this morning touched 24 degrees below zero.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
TEN ABOVE AT WASHINGTON.

Washington. JaRr 25.-The mercury here stood at 10 degr&ks above at midnight tonight Ernest SotherIi, a white man, was frozen to death on the street in the southwesterp part of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

Young Women's Christian association
was conducted by Mrs. Frank Watts.
Rev t. r. Doty, pastor Of the Hdmp
ton St,eCt Methodist church. occupied his
pull as usual at both services Yesterday.
The topic of his morning sermon was
'Thc christian sabbath"
"rnu Glory OF tie Son Of God" was he
theme Of the sermon preached by Rev.
l.. Il. Foster, NJ. A., Gt the evening ser
vice Of the sunni or Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
church. There was large attenduncs
and good congregational sluSlEg. John
j. Jones also sang a solo.
Rev. j. T.. Sweet, pastor Of tnc oirrpson
Methodist church. preached the conclud-
ing sermon OF the segiys dealing with the
life Of Christ, at last evenings service.
The topic vas what ThiuK Ho OF
Christi These sermons have proved
very interesting and instructive and have
been attended 10y large congregations.
Rev. Nyrnwy Morgan, OF swansea,
Wales. occupied the pulpit of the First
Welsh Baptist church yesterday at both
services The morning sermon was in
Welsh and that Of the evening in Eng
ush Tho able divine is well known
throughout Wales. lie has Just returned
from a trip through the southern and
western states. and will do the New ing
land states before returning TO Wales.
lie Is the guest Of James W, Evans, f
North Hyde Park avenue, while here.