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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
BERLIN's BIG SCANDAL.
secret Agent Won 'sausch on Trial
EarOns or Their Oasha.

lBy Cable to The Associated Press
BERLIN, May "a, 1S97.-The trial of
Herr Won Tausch, the former Commits
sioner of the Secret Political Police, who
was arrested on December last, at the
close of the sensational Luetzow-L Lockers
trial, during which the Imperial Chancel-
lor, Prince Hohenlohe; the Minister for
Foreign Affairs, Baron Marschall Won
Bieberstein, and the German Ambassa-
dor to Austria, Count Philip Won Eulen-
berg, were among the witnesses, COM
menced today and will probably last
week Among the witnesses summoned
are Count Philip Won Gutenberg, ex-
Ministers Won Koeller and General Bron-
sart Won Schellendorf, Police President
Windheim Herr Bebel, the Socialist
leader, and about fifty neWspapermen. be-
sides number of officials belonging to
the different Ministries
At the opening of the trial the President
of the Court cautioned Baron Won Luet-
zow who with Herr Leckert, was SEN
fenced to sixteen months Imprisonment
on the charge of libelling Baron Marschall
Won Bieberstein and Count Won Gutenberg.
in asserting that the wording of the
lau last year was altered at their at
their instance, not to depart from the
actual truth in the testimony which he
might be called upon to give against Won
Tausch
The former Chief Of the Secret Political
Police was then examined He made
a statement relative to the employ
ment of Won Luetzow and a
newspaperman named Schumann by the
Secret Political Police. and assured the
court that he. Van Tausch. had never
caused political interests to be served by
his agents.
Schnrann. or ACCOMPLISHMENTS is
said to have been much more guilty than
Baron Won Luetzow whose accomplice
he is charged with being. Schumann es-
capped from Berlin just in time to avoid
arrest. He was charged in conjunction
with Baron Won Luetzow, with having
signed fictitious names to receipts for
money given them to bribe newspaper
writers or editors or subordinate employees
Of the goVernmerT to furnish secretly in
formation of every kind wanted in the al
legged campaign to discredit the existing
cabinet. %
von! Luetzow, during the course of his
examination, testified that he received
definite instructions to publish reports
about the ear troubles of the Emperor.
The witness was asked if Won Tausch
assigned these troubles to an alleged
malady. He replied
certainly. Won Tausch said the malady
had a cancerous basis, was inherited from
his father and that the disease consider
ably affected His Majesty's health''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
AsBURY PARK's BEACH MUSIC.

Especial to '.The Jersey City News.pl
AsBURY PARK, May "a, ls97.-The
Music Committee of the Common Council
are besieged with persistent bandmasters
from various parts of the country. who
are deslrous of securing the contract for
furnishing music for the concerts on the
peach TINS summer. Thus far appliea-
tlohS nave been received from over fifty
Dandmasters. 1t has been practically
settled that the concerts will begin early
next month and continue until the mid
ole OF september. The beach music
costs the city $4,5O0 per year, raised by
general taxation. Mayor Tenbroeek IA
vors the employment of in italian band,
on the ground of economy, but Council
man Bradley insists that American nlu-
SIcianS be emploYed. regardless of nnst
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
MRS. JACKSON rs FREE.
Vice Chancellor Patney Grants
Decrea In a Local sAivOrct SIIif

Vice Chancellor PitDey Grants a
Decree In "A Local ssivorce Suit.
Vice-Chancellor Pitney granted this
morning, Mrs Kate Jackson, of Fourth
street, a decree of divorce from her hus-
band Charles Jackson, who runs a sa-
loon patronized by "culled gemmen'' at
No. 46 Montgomery street. Counsellor
George C. Tenant asked the Court for
final decree
But" said Vice-Chancellor Pitney,
my recollection is that Counsellor Klink
for the defendant had leave to file
brief in answer to your proofs. Is Mr.
Klink here?''
No. your honor replied Mr.. Ten
nant.
Then hadn't you better wait until he
appears before you make your notion"
into court and said that he didn't intend
to put in any brief The decree was
thereupon granted
The case attracted much attention be.
cause the complainant was a progresses
ing white woman, while her husband was
a negro After their marriage they lived
the birth of her little son, left her hus-
band because he was too attentive to
coal black beauty, one Miss Mary Jack
son,. whom he afterwards. it was alleged
IL the. petition, installed in apartments
over the saloon, vice the lawful Mrs.
Jackson, retired
the Court. He denied the liason with
Miss Jackson. and complained that his
wife was in the habit of emphasizing her
arguments during domestic disputes with
peer glasses. cutlery, furniture or any
thing not screwed down She stole his
clothes, he said, when he was sick in
bed, and often thrashed him unmerciful-
". Mrs. Jackson is a slim little woman,
while her husband is a strapping burly
fellow of six feet in height and about 200
lbs. in avoirdupois
The plaintive story, however. didn't 60
and Mrs. Jackson is now free TO marry
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
Y. NJ. G. A. MEMORIAL SERVICE
bergen Baptist Church Crowded
With Old and Young Saldiers.

Ihe attendance at the special memorial
service of the Y. M. C. A, held in Ber-
gen Baptist Church. yesterday afternoon.
was very large. Van Houten Post, G. A.
R., We're present, and the Second Com
pany. United Boys Brigade of Jersey
City, acted as a guard of honor to the
veterans.
The oration was given by Colonel Alex
ander s. Bacon of Brooklyn, a former
West Point man. He was greeted with
round of applause after his address.
Mr.. S. A. Bower, Commander of Van
Houten Post, was honorary chairman.
Following the Scripture lesson E. F.
Cowan led in prayer, after which an
address of welcome was given by the
Rev. ]. c. Allen. on behalf of the church.
Mr. Elijah S. Cowles, President of the
y M; c. A, who spoke for that body.
sad he was member of the Christian
Commlssion in the late war
Mr. f. Q. Cole made fitting and eIo-
quent response Miss Lucy F. Nelson
sang very sweetly. ASHAMED of Jesus. .
and only an Armor Bearer The Off
GERS of the Boys, Brigade acted as ush-
ers with the regular church ushers. and
TOOK the offering for the Soldiers Mon-
ument Fund which amounted to S2O06
Ihe pulpit was. decorated with Old Glory.
stacks of arms and portraits of Lincoln
and Grant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
FIRE RELIEF WORK.
The Fund Liable to Reach
So. 00o- Clothing the People
and Furnishing Homes.

Mayor Hoos received $50 more from
charitably disposed persons this morning.
Overseer of the Poor Hewitt was given
$50 by Vanderbeek & Sons, and Treasurer
William Sullivan of the Citizens Com
mittee also received several contributions
One was SS4.60 which had been raised by
Police Captain John r. Kelly. TIE fund
is growing and will doubtless reach 50, 900
by tomorrow. Oyerseer of the Poor
Hewitt has received handsome contribu-
tions from the pastors of St. Mary's and
st. Bridget's r. C. Churches. Mr. Hewitt
is using money sent to him very carefully
He prefers usingsthe city's money, which
is set aside annually for the relief of the
poor.
Tomorrow afternoon the Citizens Com
mittee will meet in the Mayors private
Office with the Aldermanic Committee. 1t
IS expected that all the sufferers will have
been provided with homes by tomorrow.
There are forty families to be cared for
and the Citizens Committee alone having
nearly $1,000 is able to devote about $50
to each family With that sum, it has
been estimated. it viii be possible to fur
nish the apartments which have been
procured as comfortably as were those
occupied by the unfortunate people be-
fore the fire.
DR.. Gordon and Misses Philbrook and
Bradford are looking after furnishing the
houses. Overseer of the Poor Hewitt is
seeing to it that that they ley do do not want for for
food. Unless present plans miscarry, the
furnishing of the homes for the poor
people will have been finished by tomor-
row afternoon
AT the meeting to be held in the May
ors office reports will be made showing
how much was contributed; what dispo-
sition has been made of funds and cloth
ing; what remains on hand; the condition
of the people who were rendered home
less and so on
MavOr Hons iS 5eliohte5 with tba
prompt and efficient manner in which the
relief work has been carried on. After
tomorrow it is likely the Citizens Com
mittee will disband, turn what money re-
mains on hand over to Poormaster Few-
lit and deputize him to continue caring
for the people whose homes and effects
were destroyed.
Mr.. Hewitt's care IN managing the re-
lief work has resulted in impostors being
unable to get funds from members of the
Citizens Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
GUNB0ATs READY FOR TRIAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, May "a, 1S97.-when
the Wheeling ana the Marietta, twin
gunboats recently completed by the
Union Iron Works for the United States
government. have their speed trial on
Thursday, it will be over a new course
which has been laid out between Tiburen
and Ell Campo 1t is exactly one nautical
mile in length
Heretofore trials have been made in a
stretch of the bay extending ITS nautical
miles, but the water was shallow, a fact
that lessened the speed of vessels and the
dense smoke issuing from the refinery
chimney one of the object points, usually
obscured tae rear signal of the north
range SO that it was impossible to tell
the exact moment when the vessel had
completed the distance.
In consequence a new course has been
laid out. The course win be of value to
ship-builderS and owners desiring to test
the speed of the vessels as the signals are
to be permanent and marked by granite
fnQnlln ef1ts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
FAKE BRANDY ON ITS TRAVELS

SAN FRANCISCO, May "a, 1s97,-The
consignment of adulterated brandy has
run the blockade which Food Inspector
Deckery thought he had placed upon it
and is said to be well on its way across
the continent. The manifest of one hun
dred and five barrels. minus the three
barrels which Deckery spilled, was yes
terday switched on board the Transport
Steamer Transit and thence taken to the
other side of the bay for shipment to
New York.
Inspector Deckery had no knowledge of
the brandy having been spirited away
until so informed He placed the con
signment in quarantine Saturday morn
ing, but did not watch it, as he deemed
his action sufficient to prevent its ship
ment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
To POOL THE CHAIR.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. May "a, 1897.
Attorney Charles E. Cromley, who de-
Tended Robert j. Powley. under sentence
OF death by eltrocution during the week
of June Is, for wife murder, has made a
statement that the condemned man had
prepared I'd hang himself while in jail at
Lockport, awaiting. removal to Auburn
Prison. A moose Gleverly made from
strips of bed ticking sewed together and
fabricated with soap until it worked easily
was found by accident on Friday, whef,
Powley was changed from his former cell
to the condemned cell.
Mr.. Cromley quotes Powley as saying
to him. "I'll fool the chair yet; just see if
T DON'T, = - II =
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
CONCORD IN COMMISSION.

VALLEJO, Cal, May a. 1s97.-The gun
boat Concord has been placed in commits
sion and is now being fitted out with
stores for service. She will be at the navy
yard for two weeks and then will go out
with an inspection board for trial trip.
The Concord is to be assigned for the
present to the Pacific squadron
The old coast survey ship Thetis is
being dismantled and will soon go out
OF commission and probably be sold as
unfit for further service
Work on the old wooden frigate Hart
ford which has been rebuilding for sew
eral years at the navy yard, has been
resumed and gang of ship carpenters
is at work on her hull.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
THE GUNB0AT HELENA.
a War Vessel Specially Planned for
Navigating Rivers.

NEW YORK. May "a, 1Ss7.-The United
States gunboat Helena arrived TODAY in
tow of tug Ocean King from Newport
News.
The Helena was launched last January
from the yards of the Newport News
Shipbuilding Dry Dock Co. and was com
pleted about the first of March. She has
made one trip as far as New T,nnsjnn
which occurred the last Of March. and
mas been given an official trial trim. the
time made, 1913 knots, proving satisfacS
tory, ana earning a bonus Of s56.00O for
her builders soo'o0o ~
The Helena is intended for river work
along the Chinese stations, and will start
on her voyage to join the Asiatic souardon
some time next month.
The Helena, like her sister shin the
Wilmington, launched the preyioI1s Gc7 e1le
tober, is specially constructed to navigs 70
swallow, winding rivers and for refnea
ana protection, where ordinary warshi5s
cannot go. Her tonnage is I.3i3 and Sc
Is 1893 feet long and 40.1 feet beam Vhiie Fla
she draws only feet of water. Her : 'tlre ar-
mament consists of eight four-inch r;fies
and number of small machine e,,nS
She has double rudders, so protected that 1,.s7t
sne may run her stern into a river bank
to turn round without anything touchine ,
them. and her propellers are placed in Is,
tunnels in the bottom of the vessel fms
enabling her to navigate in the most din
cult places without becoming fonIed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
WARWICK WINS HIs SUIT.

Vice Chancellor Emery this morning
rendered a decision in the case of George
Z. Warwick against Charles S. Stockton.
Warwick came from England some time
ago and claims to have been the first
manufacturer of bicycles in this country.
He patented saddles. chains, pedals and
other parts of the bicycle, which, he
says, are valuable. S ONE time ago he
located in Newark and entered into part
nership with Stockton, who was veal
thy dentist of that city, for the manufac-
ture OF bicycles. They had a disagree
ment lately and Stockton claimed by yir
tue of the partnership to own a share in
warwick patents. Warwick, through
McEWan & McEwan, brought suit against
Stockton for an accounting of the part
nership and a decree that the patents are
MS property. The Vice Chancellor decid-
ed in his favor
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
SAGASTA INEVITABLE.
by Gable to The Associated press.1


MADRID, May "a, 1S97.-The political
situation here seems to be as follows:-
Ihe government, not wishing to yield to
the opposition by resigning, will appear
before the Cortes; but, if the Liberals do
not attend today's session, ministerial
crisis will be occasioned. Under the cir
cumstances, the retention of the present
Cabinet does not seem possible The
Liperals, who consider the formation of
Sagasta Cabinet inevitable within a
rev days, have abandoned all idea Of
agreeing upon the formation of a working
ministry
The projected dual between the sons of
the Duke Of Tetuan Minister for Foreign
A51rairs, and Professor Comas, the Liberal
senator. whose ears were boxed by the
Duke on Friday last in the lobby of the
Senate, has been abandoned, the dispute
haXing been amicably settled
le5rn Inc heraldo," the1 Of this city, says. it
Marshal Martinez de Compos, the former
Captain General of Cuba, to come to Mad
u.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
SOLD HORSE AND BUGGY.

Robert Mclaughlin. of No. 1e5 Railroad
avenue. was sent to Newark this morn
ing to answer for stealing a horse and
buggy from John Blakey. of No. 26o Little
ton avenue, that city. Mclaughlin
worked for Blakey. On Saturday he dis
appeared and so did his employers horse
wood, where it was found. McIaughlin
had sold the rig for $50. Mclaughlin was
ARRESTED at his home last night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
POWERS REPRESENT HER.

[By Cable to The Associated Press
ATHENS. May a. IS97.-The Greek
Government, as a reply to the notification
sent by Edhem Pasha, Commander of the
Turkish Army in Thessaly, to the Greek
officers, who, in conjunction with Turk
ish officers, are arranging the neutral
zone, that he is empowered to negotiate
the terms of peace with Greece direct,
has informed the Ministers of the DOW
ers here that as Greece has already con
fided her interests to the powers, there
Is no reason why she should negotiate
directly with Turkey
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
ROLLED DOWN TWO HUNDRED FEET

Charles Gunlop, twenty-five years old,
OF NO. 66 Madison street, Hoboken, was
picking fds way from rock to rock down
the steep hill back of Christ Hospital,
yesterday afternoon, when he slipped and
fell, rolling the entire distance Of over
2VO feet to Hoboken avenue, which runs
along the foot of the Hill. He was pick
ed up unconscious and was removed to
Christ Hospital, by Patrolman Fitzhenry
and two of the Hospital attendants, who
mad witnessed the accident. He is not
expected to live.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
BOULEVARD TEST CASE
One of the Hog Association Drivers
Under Arrest.

George Earle of Court House place, a
driver for Louis Steinberger, soda water
manufacturer and bother, who was ar
rested on Friday last for driving a busi
ness wagon on the Boulevard after three
O'Clock, will be tried before Justice Nevin
in the Second Criminal Court tomorrow
morning. 1t is said that his is the test
case which will be fought by the Hudson
County Boulevard Association and that in
the event of Earie's being found guilty
he will go to Jail rather than pay a fine.
At the last meeting of the Boulevard
Association Mr.. Steinberger said that no
one could stop him from driving on the
Boulevard ct any hour if his business
called him there. 1t was the next day
that his driver was arrested. The out
come of the case is looked for with in
terest, as it is really fight between the
authorities and the Boulevard destroyers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
J !
DIED.

BENNETT.-On Sunday, May 23. 1897
Raymond S., son of George e. and
Augusta G. Bennett, aged year S
months and Il days.
Interment Wednesday,, May rs, 1897, at
PM.
Edward N. Callen, aged Is years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence
of his parents, No. IA East Forty-sixth
street, Bayonne, on Tuesday, May rs, at
8 p M
HENNESSEY-Qn Sunday. May %, 1897,
at l43 Mont1celio avenue, Heights,John
Hennessey, aged 10 years
Funeral services on Tuesday, May %,
MAHLENBROCK-O Monday. MAY "a
1887, Annie M, beloved daughtsf Of
piederich and Margaretta Mahlen-
Notice Of funeral hereafter,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
STABBED IN TIE CHEEK.

Michael Mannon, of No. 2OS Seventeenth
street, was committed by Justice Potts
this morning. for stabbing Michael
Mccormack, of No. 6s9 Henderson street
The men quarreled, last night, over some
tr1f1lng matter. Mannon finally drew a
penknife from his pocket and stabbed Nc
a dangerous one
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
PORTER SEES HAN0TAUX.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.
PARIS, May "a, 1s97.-General Horace
Porter, the new United States Ambassa-
dor to France, was received today by the
French Minister Of Foreign Affairs, NJ.
Hanotaux. General Porter will have an
audience of President Faure on Wed
nesday.
Mr. Henry Vignaud, Secretary of the
United Il states Embassy, today presented
ed states Bimetallic Commission. Senator
Edward O.. Wolcott of Colorado, ex-Vice
PRESIDENT Adlai e: Stevenson Of Illinois
chusetts
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
THE KICKS OF THE OUTS.
Probable Doings OF the Street and
Water Board To-day

The Street and Water Commissioners
met this afternoon. John Rowe was ap-
pointed a chairman in the Engineering
bureau to succeed Byron Fairchild, the
veteran, who was bounced for failing to
report for duty even occasionally. James
Corbett, an engineer at the Belleville
water works sent in his resignation.
Dan1ei carpenter was named to succeed
him c. Frank Sutherland. the profess
sicnal veteran and Assistant Assessment
Commission Clerk, whose Office was
aoohsned, has through Henry S. White,
procured writ from Justice Lippincott
compelling the Street and Water Com
mlssioners to show by what right they
remove him in alleged violation of the
veteran act. The Commissioners are not
at all concerned by the suit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
DIED In THE YOSEMITE.

SAN FRANCISCO. May a. 1876. A.
Madden, of the British Army, stationed
in India, returned yesterday from the
Yosemite, but without his brother, who
accompanied him on his trip there some
what over a week ago. The brother of
Madden, well-to-do tea merchant Of
Calcutta. died suddenly at the Yosemite
On Monday last, and the remains, which
would not bear shipment to this city were
inferred IN the, cemetery in the valley
Colonel Madden and his brother were
on their way to London to attend the
jubilee of the Queen. The survivor will
continue on his way. to England, as he is
under orders to be there early in June. s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
UNHHINGBD BY RELIGION.

Walter Gallery, a nephew of Mr.. John
Gallery of the firm of Savage & Gallery.
became insane yesterday and had to be
removed to the County Jail. Religion
has unbalanced the young mans mind.
He imagines he can walk on the water.
Chief Murphy, Colonel Dickinson and his
uncle, he declares, have prevented him
from getting property which belongs ia
him.. He also insists that the gentlemen
mentioned killed his sister.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
atirtesy Profitable.

The cultivation Of courtesy is the most
profitable harvest in the field of bust
ness.
Politeness costs the least, and pays the
best.
A kind word often clinches the trade.
business
1t is obvious that the customer is unrea-
sonable, and that the practice of courtesy
on the part of the customer is as com
employe but SO long as the seller desires
to sell more than the buyer desires to
buy, Just SO long is it necessary for the
seller to use the commodity of courtesy of
legitimate bait for the drawing Of trade
Qver-politeness is better than gruffness.
. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
RBPRIMAND FOR RoMEYN.

WASHINGTON, May "A, 1ss7.-The Pres
ident has RENTED the sentence of dis
missal imposed by court-martial on Cap
tain Romeyn, Fifth Infantry. who, after
sensational trial, was convicted recent
" of assault on Lieutenant o'Brien Of
the same regiment. at Fort Mcpherson.
Romeyn will retire by operation Of law, law
on June |. the President believes thai
the ends OF. justice will be secured bv his
severe reDrimand. = AAA'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
ROW AT COUNCIL MEETING.

suit of William f. Lawlor against
Alfred Davis and Edward E. stinson,
Bayonne Councilmen, for damages for
damages for false imprisonment, was
begun in the Circuit Court today Law
lor kicked up a row at a meeting of the
Council on June 49, 1896, and was ar.
rested. He was discharged the next
morning and he now wants IS, 900 from the
Councilman. 80
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
VANDERBILT TN NAPHTHA.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
ST. PETERSBURG. May "a, 1S97.-The
"OdessSy Listok," of Odessa announces
the coming arrival there of one of the
vanderbilts who. according to that news
paper, is about to start his naphtha
works at Baku, Russian Transcaucasia
The "Novoe Vremya," commenting on
this statement, protests vigorously al the
increasing invasion by foreigners of the
naphtha fields and says
They will not hesitate to create a
monopoly which will be prejudicial to
Russian national industry
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-24
VICT0RIA'S BIRTHDAY.

[By Cable to the Associated Press.1
LONDON, May "a 1S97-The birthday
of Queen Victoria, who was born May
"a, 1919, was observed today with the
usual artillery salutes, the ringing of
church bells and reviews at the different
naval and military stations
The London celebration will take place
on Wednesday