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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
GUATEMALA's EXPOSITION.
Scenes at tbe Opening of the show
ON March Is.


ON March Is.
Correspondence of the United Associated
PresSeS.l
GUATEMALA, March 10, Iss7.-The
opening of the first exhibition in this re-
public, which took place on the 18th inst,
will long be remembered. The day was
gloriously fine and the parade in connec-
ton with the opening of the exhibition
was the most gorgeous ever witnessed
here. A striking feature was the splendid
marching Of the marines of the United
States cruiser Philadelphia. The national
colors, blue and white, were displayed
from almost every house in honor OF the
occasion.
President Barrios arrived at the main
exhibition building about noon and was
escorted to a seat in the State gallery
reserved for him. A few minutes after
that everything was in readiness, and
arising from his seat, the members of
the Assembly standing at his right and
the judiciary and other functionaries at
his left, declared the exhibition officially
opened, and touched an electric button,
which proclaimed the fact to the world.
The opening address was read Don RAJ
fael Spinola. The singing of the national
anthem then followed, our marines stand,
ing at present arms throughout. This
was a most impressive and enjoyable
event. &
In the body of the building were assem-.
bled four thousand to five Thousand peo-.
Pile, who had been admitted to the build
ing " ticket. Admission to the grounds
being free, thousands availed themselves;
OF the opportunity tc wander through
them.
This exhibition will inevitably hasten the
coming of Guatemalas future prosperity.
La Republica, in it's issue of the 18th
inst, contained the following comment on
the visit of the Philadelphia and her
crew.
The government and people OF Guate-.
mala would be very grateful to the people
of the United States for it's Difference in
sending one of its men-of-war to celebrate
the Inauguration of the exhibit How
martial and orderly. were the move
ments of the United States marines.
Many saluted their beautiful starry flag
and numerous cheers were given for the
Republic of the North.''
The American residents of Guatemala
gave banquet on the 17th inst to Ad-
miraf Beardslee and the officers of the
Philadelphia, and President Barrios will
entertain them this evening at his pal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
FILIBUSTEB RETURNS.
Castillo surrenders After a Flying
Visit to Europe.

NEW YORK, April /, 1897.-Dr. Joachim
one OF the Cuban leaders, who was ar
rested here some time ago for alleged
participation in filibustering expeditions,
and who at the opening of the United
states Circuit Court of the present term,
failed to respond to the Indictment, sur
rendered himself today. At the time of
his non-appearance his bond was for
feited.
DR.. Castillo appeared in the United
States Circuit Court and surrendered
himself to Justice Brown
Assistant District Attorney Hinman
did not oppose the action of the prison-
er's counsel for withdrawal of the for
feiture of the bond, and consented to an.
application. for the release of the doctor
on new bail.
It is said that during DR. Castillo's alb
sence- from this country he took part in
the recent Roloff expedition to Cuba and
has just returned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
VBHTH WARD DEMOCRATS MEET

a meeting of the Seventh Ward
Fratie Club, held in their rooms,
Of the Boulevard and ,Greenyille
on Wednesday evening, the ac-
the Republican Legislature was
y CRITICIZED. The club, on motion
Miles McCarron, condemned the
ion passed as corrupt in the ex-
Ind in the interest of corporations.
ephen Miles denounced the city
nent for its attitude on the water
the members discussed the "Ex-
Bill' and the opinion of the Su-
Court, which gave them all great
faction. All the Democratic candi-
were endorsed. The Seventh Ward
IS a healthy organization of young
Their officers are:-Joseph Walsh,
president; Miles McCarron, Secre-
August II. Woeckener, Treasurer:
4. Kirk, ergeant-at-Arms; Fred
w. Woeclxener, Chairman Executive
ittee; Edward Woeckener, Chair
Campaign Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
HOTEL WASHINGTON CHANGES.
Messrs. H3mblcn Assume Control
rTodar and Sfafo r,r, 4. rpr<..s


Today and State Their Plans.
AS "The News" exclusively stated yes
terday the Hotel Washington has changed
hands. At midnight last night Mr.. George
Linn for himself and the other heirs of
the estate of the late Frederick D. Linn,
turned over the stock and property to
Mr.. Joseph P. Hamblen and his son, Mr.
J. P. Hamblen, Jr., who will henceforth
conduct the hotel.
Mr.. Hamblen is an old hotel man of
wide experience. He owns the Hotel
Devonshire, one of the finest hotels in
Asbury Park, and has for many years
been connected with the hotel trade in
New York. His son will practically super
intend the business of the Hotel Wash
ington. AS Messrs. Hamblen modestly
say, the hotel will never be behind what
Mr.. Linn made it, but be improved if pos
sible.
During the summer season the new pro-
prietors will make the hotel attractive
to visitors in town and everything neces-
sary to the equipment of first class
hotel will be found within its walls.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
BERGEN REPUBLICANS READY.

The Bergen Republican Club had it's
regular meeting last might in its club
house ON Bergen avenue near yroom
street. The election bill was discussed,
and President Landrine announced that
the club is prepared in the event of the
law abolishtng Spring elections, being de-
clarod unconstitutional. The coming APP
pointments by the Mayor was also a sub
ject of discussion. A set of resolutions
:ndorsing Fire Commissioner Mills and AL
Ian Mclean, director of the Board of Ed
ucation, for reappointlnent, were unani-
mously adopted. 1t was decided to have
a euchre tournament open to outsiders as
we'll as members of the club, at the meet
ing on Wednesday next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
NEW BRIGADIER GENERAL.

+ WASHINGTON, April 1, 1897 .-Col. VIM.
r. Shafter. First Infantry. has been se-
lected for appointment as Brigadier-Gen
eral by the President, but his nomina-
tion will not be sent to the Senate until
Brigadier- General Wheaton is confirmed
as Major-General to fill the vacancy
caused by General Ruger's retirement to-
morrow. General Wheaton's appoint
ment Is already prepared and will go to
the Senate tomorrow If that body does
not take a recess over to Monday Col
Shafer, who now gets his promotion, has
been at the head of the list of colonels
for long time, but was passed over
three or four times in the selections madel
by Mr.. Cleveland
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
LEAKS IN TIE NAVY.
Extravaganza In Altering the Details
While ships Are Building.


WASHINGTON, April /, 97-Secretary
Long, in an effort to stop some of the
wasteful leaks in the Navy has issued
two orders, the first of which is to do
away with the changes that are made
by the bureaus on ships in course of
construction. It has been found as these
new vessels progress fault is found with
details and as result of modification
adopted the contract price of vessels is
greatly exceeded.
Much of this comes from the alteration
of quarters to suit the future command
ing officers of vessels nearly ready for
commission, and as an instance it was
mentioned that all the maroon leather
upholstered furniture on the battleship
Indiana was ripped out and dark green
leather was substituted to suit the taste
of her expectant captain.
The other order restricts the use of
electric lights and dynamos in port. 1t
was found that the ships were burning
more fuel in port in many instances
than when cruising, on accounts of the
comforts to be obtained by the use of
electric fans, refrigerating apparatus and
the continual running around in speedy
steam launches.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
NEW "IMMORTALs.s
Bu Gable to Inc United Press.

PARIS, April l, 1S97.-M Albert Auguste
Gabriel Hanotaux, French Minister of
Foreign Affairs. and Count Albert De
Nun, the celebrated French politician
and philosopher and member of the
Chamber of Deputies for the Arrandisse-
ment of Morlaix, in the Department OF
Finistere. have been elected members of
the French Academy.
M Hanotaux is elected to fill the vacaD&
cy caused by the death of Mr.. Ch go =
Lacour, formerly President of theS
Senate, which occurred October
and Count De Nun, who is the les
the Roman Catholics in the ChamV
Deputies, takes the seat made vac$
the death of M. Jules Simon on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
Empress Eugenfe,g Flipht.

q sentence in a historical DISCOURSE.
lately delivered by M. Anatole France be-
fore Ta. the French Academy, recently set
T,st Farls 20 discussing who got the Empress
1870 M. France spoke of M. Ferdinand
De Lessseps as the friend who secured
her fight. DR.. Evans, the American den
calling that the Empress came to his
mouse IN cab, that he took her to Lon
don This story, which is generally fam
mar, seems to be true, though it is also
true that M. de Lesseps helped the En-
press to get away from the Tuileries.
Strange to say. the discussion brought
out no allusion to the story lately pub
nshed in the Boston tTrancrinto that
1t was the late General Meredith Read
who rescued the Empress, and carried
her out. of Paris in the general )
official equipage. sHarper's Weekly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
BERGEN DEMoORATs ACTIVE.

The Bergen Democratic Association will
meet tonight in the rooms on Monticello
avenue, near Brinkerhoff street, for the
purpose of organizing and having every
thing ready in case the Supreme Courts
decision shall order an election this
month"; 1t is the intention of the mem
bers to canvass the district thoroughly
and gather in to the association as many
members as possible
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
JERSEYS FIRST PLUM.

WASHINGTON, April /, 1S97.-The
President today sent to the Senate the
following nominations
Andrew D. White Of New York, Am
bassador to Germany
William F. Draper Of Massachusetts,,
Ambassador to Italy.
Chandler Hale Of Maine, Secretary of
the Embassy at Rome.
Samuel L. Gracey of Massachusetts,
Consul at Fuchan, China; Anson Burlin-
game Johnson of Colorado, Consul at
Annoy, China
Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio. Commits
sioner of Patents.
Oliver. l.. Spaulding of Michigan and
William B. Howell of New Jersey, to be
Assistant Secretaries of the Treasury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
DEFENDING CORPORATE BODIES.
Chamber eff Commerce of New York
Passes Resolutions.

NEW YORK, April 1, 1S97.-The Cham
Der of Commerce held it's regular month
ly meeting today, President Alexander e.
Orr presiding. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that the measures now pend
ing in the Legislature of this State. re-
lating to nearly every form of co-opera-
tive or corporate investment, tend to
drive business to other adjacent States,
and that such proposed legislation would
seem TO be unnecessary, is shown by the
fact that prices of all commodities and
services affected are reasonable, and the
returns to capital were never so low.
IL was further resolved that a copy of
the resolutions be sent to the Governor
ana members of the Legislature.
Inc Following correspondence was sub
mltted by the President
Executive Mansion;
Washington, March g. 1897
Mr. A. q. Orr President Chamber of
Commerce, New York city:
MY Dear Sir--I am directed by the
PRESIDENT to request that you convey 10
the Chamber of Commerce of New York
city his hearty appreciation of the cordial
greetings of that organization in connec-
tion with the inauguration
Very truly yours,
(Signed)
JOHN ADDISON PORTER.
Secretary to the President
WEsTLAND, PRINCETON, N. j..
March 26, 1897.
My dear Sir-The message YOU sent me
on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.
OF the State of New York, reached me
on the 4th instant Immediately after the
inauguration OF my successor and was
the first message received from nv fell
low countrymen after my retirement
from office.
assure you the greeting of so impor-
a commercial
lying, and shall always cherish it as
one OF the best rewards of an attempt
on my part to faithfully perform official
duty and to protect the honor and in
tegrity of, our beloved land.
Yours very truly
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01

Special TO the Jersey CITE Nesvs.
TRENTON, April /, 1885,. President
and Mrs. Cleveland win be in Trenton for
the first time next Thursday when a
dinner will be given in their honor by
DR.. Charles E. Green, President of the
Board of Trustees of Princeton University.
and Mrs. Green. Mrs. and Mrs. Cleveland
will on that occasion be formally intro
duced to Trenton society. The dinner will
be the most prominent event of its kind
in the city during the season.
On Tuesday evening an informal din
ner was given for the ex-President and
Mrs. Cleveland, by President Francis L.
Patton, of Princeton University. The din
ner was at Prospect, the home of Presi-
dent Patton. Twenty-Five guests were
present, each department of Princeton be-
ing represented
DIR. Charles E. Green, of this city, and
Bayard Henry, of Philadelphia. The
fa'ouity was represented, by Professor j.
Mark Baldwin. of the department of
psychology, and Professor William F..
Magic. son of Chief Justice Magic, of the
department. of physics. General William
s. Stryker. of this city; Adrian Fl. Jo-
line and WillIam B. Hornblower, of New
York. represented the alumni. Prince
ton Theological Seminary was repre-
sented by Rev. DIR. G. T. Purves, while
the Village of Princeton was represented
by President Edward Howe. of the
Princeton Bank, and DR. j. II. Wyckoff
Others present at the dinner were:
Mrs. Charles q. Green. and Mrs. William
s. Stryker, of this city: Mrs. Henry, of
Philadelphia; Miss Matthew Baird, of
Philadelphia: Mrs. A. H. Jollne, OF New
York; Mrs William B. Hornb.ower, of
New York Mrs. Edward Howe, Miss
Wikoff, Mrs. j. M. Baldwin, and Mrs.
w. F. Magic, of Princeton. The dining
room was tastefully decorated in yellow
and white.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
JOHN ADDISON PORTER.
Secretary to the President.
BISMARCK, EIGHTY-TWo.
Bu Cable to the u11ited Press

FREDERICKSBURG, April /, 1897
Prince Bismarck received a large number
OF congratulatory messages today upon
quietly with his family Among the mes
the occasion OF his eighty-second birth
Gay, Whieh the ex-Chancellor spent
quietly with his family Among the mes
sages of congratulation was a telegram
from Emperor William couched in most
cordial terms
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
Concerning Peanuts.

Peanuts grow in large quantities on the
northwest coast of Africa. but are known
there as ground nuts. They are dug up
by the natives and bartered with the Eu-.
ropean traders for merchandise, tobacco
and other goods at many places on the
Gambia River and afterwards shipped in
steamer loads to European ports, prdnci-
pally to Marseilless The nuts are not
roasted for retail sale as in this country,
but crushed and a fine oil extracted
which is valuable commercially.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01

About twenty miles outside of Toledo.
Ohio. in little town known as Richfield
Centre. nearly twenty families are down
with disease which they all claim is
caused by a phantom cat, which haunts
them. At first the medical men of the VII
cinity thought it was caused by bad
water, but there are no familiar symptoms
The patient simply fades away and does
not care whether he lives or dies. No
explanation has yet been .-"Phila-
delphia Press"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
THE ST. NAzAIRE HORROR.
BIZ Cable to the United Press

PARIS, April l, 1Ss7.-The Figaro" in
an article conveying strong expression
of opinion in regard to cuapa bility for the
loss of the French Line steamer Vile de
st. Vazaire. demands that inquiry be
made with the object of ascertaining the
name of the captain and the character OF
the cargo, as we'll as the name of the ves1
sci which, according to the statement of
the mate of the Willie de st. VazaireJ
stopped near the latter ship when sheI
was in distress. but did not attempt to!
render any assistance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
BURGLAR JoHNsoN's COMPLAINT

William johnson, the. burglar who
jumped out of the second story window
of the house, NO. 21s Washington street,
yesterday, was committed this morning
by Justice Potts. johnson says Henry
Haase, the bartender who captured ilim.
juring him SO severely that he had
hemorrhages all night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
ozAR TO VISIT PARIS.
B,f,nble 10 tie ITfaited press-

PARIS. April l. 1Ss7.-The "Evenement.r
says that President Faure has been ofi-j
cially informed of the approaching visitl
of the Russian Emperor and the CzarinaY
to France.
1t is reported also that Count Muravieff
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs ar
rived in Paris Unexpectedly this morn
ing and went at once to the Russian
Embassy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
CHARGES AGAINST A BRAKEMAN

John Hogan Of No. 145 Eighth street,
brakeman employed by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, was arrested this morn
ing for breaking into cars and stealing.
goods. He is supposed to be the leader
of a gang which has been operating since
last May. He is held for hearing on
Saturday. 1t is expected that some of
his accomplices will be arrested in the
meantime
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
WURTs IN OFFICE.
Special to the Jerssy City .Ncacs

TRENTON, April 1S97.-George
Wurts of Paterson, the newly appointed
Secretary of State, assumed Office today.
the term of Henry C. Kelsey, who has
held the Office for twenty-five years, ex-
piring.
William BEETLE of Camden, assumed his
duties as Commissioner of Banks and
Insurance.
The newly appointed Attorney General,
Samuel H. Grey will assume Office
April 4.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01

and made speeches on the issues. Coun-
sellor DeIIart and Mr.. j. A. Totten also
spoke, and their addresses kept the au-
dierce at a fever point of enthusiasm.
All the speeches made were excellent,
and the club was complimented by Re-
publicans even, who were present at their
successful gathering.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN DEAD.
BIZ Cable 70 the unitets Press.

DUBLIN, April l, 1S97.-The Most Rev.
William c. Plunket DID. Oord Plunket)s
here this morning after brief illness.
William Conyngham Plunket was born
in 1928, elected Bishop of Meath in 1876,
and translated to the Archbishopric OF
Dublin in 1884. He was a member of
the Senate of the Royal University of,
troll nd
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
WARD DEMOCRATS ACTIVE.

was q rousing meeting held last
the rooms Of the Third Ward
tic. Club, and the rooms were
Mr.. Edward Hoos, Democratic
for Mayor; James j. Nolan,
for Street and Water Commits
Alderman W. G. Howetsl,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
TARIFF In THE SENATE.
Specsal % az Jer;sa.t a. Neats.s.

WASHINGTON. April /, 1Ss7.-Immedi-
ately after the Journal was read the
tariff bill was received from the House
and was referred to the Committee on
Finance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
FERRYBOATS COLLIDE.
strong Wind and Tide no Some
malmaea to Erie aRnats

The Erie Railroad ferryboats John King
and John G. Mccullough came together
with bang in the Pavonia ferry slips
yesterday afternoon. The wall of the
ladies' cabin of the Mccullough was dam
aged to the extent of $500. No one was
hurt and the passengers remained quiet.
The boats were moving slowly when the
accident occurred.-The wind and tide
threw the McCullosh into the King as
the latter was drawing out of her slip.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, April /, 1S97.-For the as
hours ending at eight p NJ, Friday. For
New York City and vicinity Fair till
Friday night; slightly warmer during
Friday; northwest winds.
Harsnett's Thermasnaser seport.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
Where Does England stand.
-2ly Cnl5le tn fhe Tinted T7,.eee

VIENNA, April l, 1S97.-It is announced
here that Great Britain adheres to the
proposal that the warships of the powers
establish blockade of the Aegean Gulf.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01

Stores, factories and institutions can roz
get their supplies as good as anS ~ hslss
can sefNe them Complete stock, low pricd&
at d. e. Cleary & Co.'s Wholesale grocd
stores, Montgomery and Greene streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-01
An I|nterssaa F1re.

News from tiel interior:-@ John Smiths
IIapdware store ehd contents were destroyed
~ fire last niglzF Smith must have h2i "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-08
HOW PATCHES ARE PRODUCED.

Monroe Sentinel: John d. Rookie
Teller sleeps eight and one-half hours
every night, retiring at 1890 and ris'
ing at Z. Every morning when he gets
up he is s17,7O5 richer than when he
went to bed He sits down to break
fast at s o'clock, and in that short nal
hour his wealth has grown s1,04l.5o.
On Sunday he goes to church; ana IL
the two hours that he is away from
his home his riches have grown
s4166, His nigntly amusement y
playing the violin Every evening
when he picks up the instrument ne :
$4,000 richer than he was when ~
laid 1t down the previous night ihese
little facts give some idea OF the rev
son why some of us wear patches -
our pants.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-08

during the progress of the tariff bill
being DEBATED on three important
votes. Cotton bagging was placed on
cotton ties also by vote OF 20 to %.
The duty on white pine lumber was
reduced from 81 to 81 per thousand, %
to 81. The change on hhe pine rate
Occasioned the greatest surprise and
led TO general breaking up of party
During the early stages of tho debate
the duty on lumber, including pine,
was placed at 81 after a protracted
contest. Thursday Mr. Teller moved
to place white pine lumber on the free
list Senator Sponer rep, Wis.,
vigorously opposed Mr.. Teller's propo-
sition. The amendment was finally
defeated by the close vote of 80 to SO,
four rept blicans, Messrs. Baker, Car
ter, Hansborough and Quay, joining
with the democrats, the poulists and
silver republicans in the affirmative,
while three democrats, Messrs. Bacon,
McEnery and Martin, voted with the
republicans in the negative Following
Up this close vote Mr.. Mantle (silver
republican, moved to reduce the rate
on white pine from 81 to 81, and this
carried by majority of one. Two
republicans, Messrs. Barker and Car
ter, voted with the democrats in the
affirmative and three democrats
Meesrs. Bacon, McEnery and Martin,
with the republicans in the negative
exceptions of the reciprocity section
and some comparatively minor para
graphs.
Washington, July To-day in the
house Mr. Settle Dem., Ky) after
the journal had beer read, took the
floor and proceeded with an extended
speech on the general question of the
power OF the house to adjourn over
three days at a time, which he de-
clared was direct violation of the
constitution. Mr.. Knowles (pop., s.
u then rose to a question OF per-
sonal privilege and sent to the clerks
desk and had read a dispatch dated
Lewiston, Me, in which Prof. Bate
man charged on the alleged authority
of Knowles that the "middle-of-the-
road populists had accepted 81 500
from the proceeds of Bryan's book
with the understanding that nothing
should be done to prevent fusion in
1900. Mr.. Knowles denounced Prof
RGteman's statement IS wilful false
hood without shadow of foundation
Mr. Knowles then read letter in vim
dication of himself. Adjournment was
then taken until Monday.