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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
Dated Jersey City. May u. IS
NOTICE TO


Sealed proposals win be received by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners on
tuesday, June /. 1897, at 2 o'clock p. NJ,
in the Assembly Chamber of the City Hall.
IMPROVEMENT Of SEVENTEENTH
STREET.
from Jersey avenue to a point about 1870 feet
west of Monmouth street.
Said improvement to be made conformabiy
to the provisions of Chapter 2i7 of the Laws
Of 1896. and in accordance with specifications
on file in the Office of the Clerk of said Board.
ties must be obtained at the once of the
Chief Engineer, City Hall. Jersey City, N. j.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES,
About 10 cubic yards OF earth excavation.
About "a. 900 cubic yards of earth hlling.
About 200 cubic yards of sand or gravel I'LL
About $40 square yards of Belgian paving in
cutters.
About 400 lineal fest of curb stone.
About 1900 square feet of tagging.
Time allowed for the completion of the
work, 100 working days.
The making of the above Improvement ana
award of the contract therefor will be sub
ject to the remonstrance Of the owners of the
property liable to more than one-half the as
sessment therefor on the basis of preliminary
sketch.
velopes. endorsed Proposals for the Improve
ment of Seventeenth Street." directed to sMr
Streets and Sewers" and handed to the Clerk
of said Board in open meeting when called
for in the order of business relating to sealed
No city official viii be accepted as surety
nor win a substitution of sureties be allowed
The Board may, under the provisions Of the
Act above cited. exercise it's right to reject
any or all proposals.
The attention of bidders is especially called
to Sectlen Z. Chapter 1874, of the Laws of 1891
under the terms whereof no contract shall
be binding upon the city. or become effective
or operative until the bondsmen Offered BY
the contractor have been approved as to sufh-
cheney by this Board. and as to form by the
Corporation Counsel, the President of this
Board having the power to examine the pro-
posed bondsmen under oath.
BY order OF the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners.
GEo T. BouToN.
Dated Jersey City. May q. 1891.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26

TO HAMILTON WALLIS, GUARDIAN OF
Frederick F. Harral, q ~lunatic; William
Mrignt Aarral, Helen "a Mullken; EDWARD
Harral. individually and as trustee for Henry
H. Harral and Clarice Marie LIE Cars Harral
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 18th day Of April, 1892, The Mayor and
sum of ninety-three dollars and forty-six cents
ALL the land and real estate. situate In Jersey
City, in the County OF Hudson and State of
New Jersey. fronting on Marion place, which
is laid down and designated as lots seven and
eight q and S,Ain block number twenty-four
ga, upon an assessment map annexed to a
report number seventy, fT0, made by the
and for said City by the Circuit Court of the
County of Hudson, a certified copy Of which
report and map was filed in the office of the
City Collector of Jersey City, on the 18th day
of May, 1891, said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant TO the provisions Of
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey, passed
March S0th, 1856, entitled
"An Act concerning the s%ettiement and col
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes. as
in cities of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax. assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages, and to en-
force the payment thereof, and to pro-
vide for the sale of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest In said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts. before the expiration of six months from
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee simple
Of said land and real estate according to tie
provisions of the said act.
Dated, Jersey city, N. J., May 18th, 1897.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
E. Hoos.
seal Attest: M. J. o'DoNNELL.
(Sale No. 27s1)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
oOMMUNIPAw COUNCILS SMOKER.

C~ommunipaw Council No. 1917, Royal Ar
canium, had an enjyable smoker in its lodge
rooms in Masonic Hall, Lafayette, last night
after its regular business meeting, There
was q number of visitors from other lodges
present. An entertaining programme was
arranged for their amusement. It was as
follows : Either solo, G. Striber fire eating
and magic, w. Inoring; humorisms, S.V.
Sanford; hag-pipe, Charles Sharpe. The
committee in charge was: Alfred e. Thomp-
son, Frederick Jones, w. W. WiIes, Robert
Bates and #. G.. Harmstead.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26

TO HAMILTON WALLIS, GUARDIAN OF
pTeasrleK e. Harral, a %lunatics William
Wright Harrt,l. Henry H. Harrai. George
Harral. individually and as trustee for Henry
Il. Harral and clarice Marie LIE Cars Harral
You are hereby notided that at a public sale
MADE by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
me 18th day Of April, 1892, The Mayor and
sum OF forty-three dollars and eighty-nine
I s AL the Land and real estate situate in
sSy Sfy, IN the County Of Hudson and State
OF New Jersey. fronting on Wright avsnne
Wnicn r. laid down and designated as lot ffty-
stght gSol, IN block number twenty-six-df1y-
four (26-A). upon an assessment man annexsd
% a report number seventy C7O), made by the
CemmlssioneTs Of Adjustment appointed in
ano Tor sald Cry by the Circuit Court OF the
county or Hudson, a certified copy Of which
report and map was flied in she office of the
CITY Collector OF Jersey City. on the nth dav
OF May, 1891, said report and map and said
saie pelng made pursuant TO the provisions OF
an AZ act Oh the legislature of New Jersey, passed
March goth, 1856, entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collsc-
ton of arrearases of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
cities OF this state, and imposing and lew
ing a tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
instead OF such arrearages. and to enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for the
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that YOU an
pear to have an estate or interest in said land
and real estate. and unless the said land and
real estate snall pc redeemed. as provided in
said acts, before the expiration of six months
from and after the service hereof, a deed for
the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee
simple Of said land and real estate according
to the provisions of the said act.
Dated. Jersey City, N. J.. May 18th, 1897.
THE MAYOR n OF JFR-
SEY CITY.
E. HOGS,
(Seal.l AZ Mayor.
City Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

Sealed proposals will be. received by the
Board of Education, on Thurday, May 81, 1897.
at s o'clock P. NJ. for the NT
TAKING DOWN AND REMOVING OF OLD
SCHOOL BUILDING NO. -
and buildings adjoining, the taking down Of
which is necessary to the construction of new
buildings the same to be done in accordance
with specifications on file in the office Of the
Clerk Of the Board, City Hall. where blank
forms of bid and agreement Of sureties must
be obtained.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes, endorsed Proposals for the Taking
Down and Removing of Old Buildings" d-
rected to NJ David R. DAILY. Chairman Of
the Committed on School No. l." and handed
to the Clerk of the Board in open meeting
when called for in the order of business re-
lating to proposals and bids.
No city official will be accepted as surety,
nor will a substitution of sureties be allowed.
The Board reserves the right to reject any o.
all proposals If it considers that the best in
terests Of the city can be conserved by so
doing.
BY order or the Board of Education.
JAMES J. WISEMAN.
May q. 1897.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26

THE opinion of Corporation Counsel
Blair regarding City Clerk oDonnell's
salary was one Of the s~trangest ever
given IN this city. There are endless
p-recedents. In every department of the
city sovernment for the action of the
Aldermen. Nothing Is more usual than
Tor = Board to increase the compensation
Of a deserving efieiaa and the Board of
Fthanee to make provision for paying the
i1creass. IA the present instance, the
spressat time Ia obviously the appropriate
time Tor action. A. the new term is be-
ginning and Afr. ofDonnen has Just been
re-esacked.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
AMERIOUs CLUBS MEETING.

The Americas Club held a very well
attended meeting last night In their club
rooms on Grove street. Four member
were elected and six applications for
membership were received. The com-
mittee In charge of the outing, which
takes place on Tuesday. June Is, reported
thai everything Is in readiness for the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Messrs. Funk & Wagnalls Company an
o n9q HSshe ar csst seGTy q By s0P Profe sn efe L atser
Tracy Towsend, as in the market.
This book is by a well and favorably
known author. Professor Luther 7. Town
send, and should be read by every person
who has any doubt as to the historical
integrity of the story of Jonah,
After speaking OF the several types OF
age, n after defining what is ~variously
called the critical, or literary, or scientific
method of investigation. the author APP
method to the narration of Jonah, reach
ing what must be regarded as remarkable
conclusions.
as are used by those who attack the Book
of Jonah, DR.. Townsend succeeds in turn
ing the tables completely upon all such
adverse critics.
June Ladies' Home journal.
CHE June Ladies' Home Journal pre-
sehts an infinite variety Of strikingly in
It opens. with an article by William
George Jordan on What Victoria Has
Seem The establishment Of Methodism
in America Is told in an interesting arti-
Gle. by Rev. w. ]. Scott. DID,, on when
Jehn Wesley PrsaShed IN :, Georgia.s
how the money paid into the Conscience
Fund Of the United States Treasury is
fully avoid revealing their Identity;
Edward w. Box make an appeal that
the poor children of the cities be given
an outing in the country during a part
Of the summer He vigorously ~denounces
"The Offense of the Colored Shirt; also
discusses the Itch to be Seem" Lovers
OF fiction will read with delight Ella
H~igginson's short story, zone O. Them
SIN. Stubborn Kinds" and Alice S.
Wnifs Tier After-Fame.'
Charles Dana G3bson's drawing-.The
Peonle Of Dickens'-most interestingly
pictures Mr.. and Mrs. Micawber, David
NEopperdeld and Traddles, and a page of
Mr.. Wooff's waits gives a most touching
Insight into what summer means to the
c WEE Up, Cupid BY Willard Spencer.
au{i1or OF 1.-THE Princess Bonnie THE
every lover of music. Dwight L. Moody's
Contribution to his series of Bible Glass
arflcles discusses Hope In the Evangel-
istss characteristic, lucid amer and
aprochn chats of 1Humor and the Hu-
Maorists.
Along the more practical lines are Mrs.
S. q. korer's Cooking Lessons. on veg
etaaaes and their preparation; "A Sim
8 Summer Retreat, Lamp Shades for
Sunnker Cottages 1.-The City Woman's
Garden,s' tiFor Wear In Summer Travel
what to Expect from a Young Man.,
by Ruth Ashmore. articles Of dress. nee-
aiV"VAhs ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
ALDBRMEN's GIFT TO TIE POSTS

The Aldermen at their meeting, last
night, set aside $50 to each of the six G.
A.. r. Posts for the proper observation Of
Memorial Day. The Posts given money
Were:-Henry Wilson, Van TIouten,
zabriskie n Thomas, Union Veteran
Legion, No. 8, a Gushing Command. u.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26

FOX TERRIER BITCH, COLLAR MARKED
Mischief, white body, black on neck and ears,
one white eye; reward. Return Taylor's Hotel.
Jersey CITY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
H0B0KEN GRATEFUL.
Fire Commissioners Thank the Cities
Which Gave Them Assistance.

rAfe OmmlssHONef hnank tine Cft1ea
Which Gave Them Assistance.
At the meeting of the Hchoken Board Of
Fire Commissioner last night. the following
resolutions of thanks were adopted relating
to the valuable assistance received by Hobo
ken in. extinguishing the disastrous fire of
last Thursday
Whereas, on the evening of Thursday,
confiagration destroying valuable property
and rendering homeless a large number of
people, and
aWhereas, we found our force incapable
to cope with such a sweeping fire which
threatened the destruction of adjacent prop
erty, and
ssWhereas, we were obliged to call for as
sistance from our neighboring city and ad-
adjoining townships, which was rendered
promptly and trustfnlly, therefore, be it
"Resolved, that we extend to the authori-
ties and departments of Jersey City, West
Hoboken, Union Hill, North Bergen and
WeehsIwken our sincere thanks and apprecia-
ton for their kind service given in response
to our call, and, let it be further
Resolved, That the clerk shall be directed
to forward a copy of the foregoing preamble
and resolutions to the municipal boards of
the municipalities mentioned herein.
JACOB E. w. KUPER,
F. W. BENDER.
JOHN BRUNING,
W. OsDONNELL.
WILLIAM FENTON.
Three applications for appointments were
received. A short discussion arose over the
length of time the members of the depart
ment should be allowed for their summer va
cation. 1t was decided to allow them the
same number of days as they were granted
last year. The officers of the department
will receive ten days and the firemen eight
days. Chief A~pplegate's vacation will ex-
tend a month. The time set for the clerks
vacation was agreed upon.
A payroll of $4,353. II and claims amount
ing to ss6s4.97 were passed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26
EDUCATIONAL.
HOTEL

MESCHUTT'S HOTEL
DIN IN@ NE
No. 80 M ontg0mery Street,Jersey City
OPEN AY AND NIGHT.
LADIES, DINING ROOM UPSTAIRS
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VSaIe No. Z8V6.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-26

tSale No. 2Sls.) ~
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
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(Sale No. 27s1.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
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Notice is hereby given that On the 18th day
of January, 1897, application was made to the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners by
Charles Pulls and others for the construction
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NOTICE

Csale No. 5425.)
The New jersey Title Guarantee & Trust g
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-19
THE DEFENCE or YELASQUEz.
Thought lie Was Doing Mexico Service
hN nrcamiZing q MOh.

CITY or MEXICO. MEN. Nov. N.-A
profound sensation was MADE IN tne
course Of the trial OF the police oihcldls
charged with the murder OF Arroyo. by
the production OF the confession Of the
late Inspector General or Ponce Nelas-
Qucz. IL Is "a most remarkable attempt
at self lf-iustihcation. and falsely states
that a mob Of the common people lynch
ed Arroyo.
Velasquez said in part:
Il entertain the most enthusiastic admi-
ration for General Diaz / have known
him since infancy. when my parents
taught me 10 love and respect him. ] saw
him at Gaudaloupe during the siege or
Mexico and since then I have entertain
ed absolute idolatry for the man who
rules our country.
Il maintain that have done service 10
my country I'm proving that an attack on
the President Will be followed by swift
and terrible vengeance Of the populace,
for nothing but the smallest harm TO him
is needed 10 arm the hands Of populacc
and let loose their fury OF criminals
This confession in the light of evidence
IS seen TO be full Of mistaken enthusiasm,
and I'm no case would II have prevented
Nelasqucz' execution. for the government
was determined TO punish the crime.
The prosecuting attorney this after
noon I'm a strong argument plead for the
execution OF a death sentence on ali the
prisoners except eX-Assistant Chief or
Detectives Cabrera and one other minor
prisoner who were not directely impl-
Gated i'm the tragedy. The case Is likely
to be concluded Sunday or Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-19

ALTON. VA. Nov -Spocial-There
IS considerable dissatisfaction here among
the people holding school bonds upon
money advanced or discounted 10 last ses-
SONS teachers.
They have been refused by the county
IN payment Of taxes except for one eighth
Of their value.
The condition OF the school funds is
unfortunate for teachers boarding away
from home as under this rule. no money
can be collected upon school orders. even
with a good per cent, loaners are not
willing 10 keep money idle for "A sufi-
Gent number Of years 10 roll around be-
fore II IS made good.
DR.. Fitzpatrick. the newly elected mem
Der Of the Legislature. advocates school
taxation according 10 values that Will
only support white schools or pro rata
or colofed schools. according TO the prop
erty owned by negroes.
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by the Secretary OF the Treasury, and an
architect in the Treasury building Is now
hard at work on detailed drawings. Ihese
viii have TO be completed before the su-
pcrvising architect advertlses for bios
dozen or more congressman aftlNe1 W
day. and II Is estimated that there are
now at least fifty in the city. Among 10
days arrivals was Hon. CLAUDE A. swan =
son. of the Fifih district. whose seat is
contested by John II. Brown, MT swan
son is here looking Tor quarters, ana VIII
return home this evening. not 10 come
back until Congress convenes. lie expects
10 be able 10 hold his seat. lie Is exceed
ingly popular personally. with hepubn-
cans AZ well as Democrats. but that does
not count I'm party warfare.
Brown was here recently, ana Expressed
the belief that no would he seated.
Senator Daniel was at the Capitol yes
tcrddy consulting the records.
Mr.. Sol L. Boomberg and wiie. VINO
have been visiting friends here for sew
cral DAYS. left for home this afternoon.
MIR w Greanor Neal was I'm washing
ton to-day on his way from New YORK.
Mr.. r. G. Harris and bride are spend
ing the day In Washington. They leave
tonight for Norfolk.
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Jr., was allowed to represent him IS a
friend
Messrs. Albert Gioyanitu, J. II. Baker
Joseph Firth. William Morris. James DIS
noy. and William Ioler all testified that
they had seen Mr.. Calder just after 1
clock ON November ID, and ihdt he ap-
pearcd 10 be under tne influence Of liquor,
but that shortly afterwards he seemed
perfectly sober. Some OF Che witnesses
seemed very doubtful ass to whether Mr..
Calder had been drinking, end only two
Messrs. Morris and Tolcr were positive
that he had taken q drink. They would
not swear that ae was drunk.
Mcssrs. Adam stephen. of the Fire.
Alarm Department; Joseph shelton. Gas
Inspector: O DOnncll, and $. j. i. wright
testified ON Behalf of Mr.. calder tnat
they had seen that gentleman between tine
hours OF $3.50 and Gas II. NJ, ana that he
was perfectly sober
MIR. Wright testified that Mr. Calder
was subject % attacks of vertigo, and o.
certificate 10 the same cnect was SUBJ
mitted from Mr Caider's physician, Dr
Albert &. Palmer.
This concluded the evidence. and Mr..
Smith addressed the committee. summing
ND the evidence. which ne declared had
not justified the charge.
Mr. Sncad also spoke in behalf OF Mr
Calder, saying that he hlm7el was Hup-
icct to attacks of vertigo. which made
him staggor. and often produced the sus-
picion that he was under the influence or
liquor In view of Alr Calder's inhrmiiy.
he urged that hc be given the benefit of
every doubt.
lie then moved that the charge be dis
missed. but Withdrew his motion, i'm or
der that Captain Brock might make it.
that gentleman having first preferred the
charge upon information received.
In moving TO dismiss the charge. Cap
tain Brock said that he was satisfied that
j il was true. hut had not been proven.
On recorded vote the motion was car
riod. only Mr.. Lowdor voting in the Mega
I tive.
Tho committee then adjourned. after
! Mr.. Nealc had warned Mr.. Calder TO be
more circumspect in the future.
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co,,rrrrroR rRIsONEBs FREE.



WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Nov. ls'-Minls-
t.r Woodford has teegraphed the Sta'e
p.n,rtment that the Spanish OaDine. I's
rofite0 him that the queen mas paluo"'"
th. competitor prisoners .,.,,o,,,,ce.
Tlc State Department uoM 'i.l' "l','t t,Irned
tl.f fbe competitor prisoners VIZ eS,'u'i,,
'l" 49,, .on.ul-Gencral Lee last MoiiuoS,
o.,' ,'1i h@ sent by him direct 10 Ne"
Afier thcir bitter experience III tnv , ~
t-,, mills n A. not believed mere lhat ,n0
,,,.,, yrUl he disposed TO violate any ul-
ii',-t'rdinp of this kind 10 which lhey
.incIllar that the men should nave
been for four days in the Ius'VUS yhtaVine
.ul-Geueral Lee without the l"Vt 20 .o,33 -,,33
neen generally known, but IL Us suppoSeu
mat secrecy was observed ln JUL ~ ~
insure departure from havana without
pNciting trouble from tho extreme wi"
FDrNatiVe Spanish iacuon' .o,,.. Al
,rhere were four prisoners-namel Al
fredo IabOrdc. the captain on III, IN
uetitor. a native of New orleans NII"H
tud,a the mate. "a naturdhzed Ciu@vh'
om3 Mellon. who claims kansas as MS
native state. ana VINO went on tht Nolh-
petltOr ln the capacity OF a heWSpehti
'orrcspondent. Charles Barnett OF bill-
lsh birth but who claimed thc piott'uol
~ thn limited States log virtue OF his sail
'np on AN American vessel l
I'M, conditions under which the Com
r.fifOr was captured AliN - A,'"f 'ii
fhe Cuban coast. while engaged IN LANDING
srms Tor the insurgents, nave been oIleh
onr government. through It's Consul
General az Havana. then Ramon Williams
sNd also through Minister Hannis Taylor,
n Madrid. interposed an energetic protest
tsaIust the execution of the sentence OF
NE court-martlal. claiming that the men
sere improperly tried without the guaran-
ices held out in the famous Cushlns pro-
loeol This protest caused the removal oi
Nc case To the higher judicial authorities
A. Madrid. hy whom new triai was OF
sercd The Spanish Government now
svcr. did not and has not conceded thal
lhe Cushing protocol applied 10 such
taHts. -
senor Dupuy DeLomc, the Spanish Min
sttr, had "a long conference win Assistant
Secretary Day this morning, ana IL is pe-
NcNcd That the Spanish Government Is
voluntarily able 90 remove another trou-
Dlcsome factor from the ntld OF negotla-
lions ln rcNoking the decree made by
Ncyler prohibiting the expectation OF to-
JaCCo from Cuba
Reports that come to Washington are
10 the eject that the new crop of to-
bacCO that viii bee ripe in February next
is Of excellent quality. and amounts 20
tour-niths OF AN average crop.