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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
DEATH OF A POPULAR INDIAN
He Was Descended From q Highly
CONNECTED indian Family.

BY the death of the Namab Sirdar
Mahomed Afzul Khan the native Indian
army loses one of it's brightest and most
conspicuous ornaments. OF afghan
birth and descent. he was born in the
year 1884, his father, Nazim-ud-Dowlah,
being Minister to Shah Shuja-ul-Mulk,
the ill-starred Prince whom we placed on
the throne of Kabul in 1889. 1t may be
mentioned that the right to supply Min
listers or Dewans to the old Afghan rulers
of the Sudozai race was hereditary in this
family.
When Shah Shuja fell, Nazim-ud-Dow-
lab withdrew to India, and his son Afzul
entered the indian army at an early age.
joining the Eleventh Bengal Lancers, bet
ter known as Probyn's Horse. In 1878
he was attached to the mission to the
capital of Yakoob Beg of Kashgar under
the late Sir Douglas Forsyth. When the
Indian troops were sent to Malta he came
with them and visited London. on which
occasion he was appointed native aide=de-
camp to the Prince of Wales. During the
Afghan wal he served on the political
staff and took an active and prominent
part in the negotiations with the present
Ameer Abdurrahman.
In 1882 he was appointed the first native
agent attached to that Princes court, and
he discharged his delicate duties with
much tact until his failing eyesight COM
PEELED him after three years residence to
resign. For his diplomatic services he
was rewarded with the rank of Colonel,
the Companionship of the Star of India
and a jaghir, on which, named Afzulabad
after him, he passed the greater part of
4ho 1acf furo PC of hic 1ifa Tho AIla.
habad Pioneer, in recording his services,
states "he commanded the respect and af-
lection of Hindus and MohammedanS
alike, while every European who came in
contact with him was impressed by his
charm of manner and his courteous bear
ing. Mahomed Afzul made no enemies,
wide circle, extending far beyond the
Puniab."-London Times.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
MARION STREETS FLOODED.

The recent rains flooded the Marion
section and made many Of the streets abb
solutelyimpassable Marion place, which
is unpaved and has no sidewalks, could
not be used at all. 1t resembled a river
rather than asvGbMc thoroughfare. The
condition Of things this week, which has
caused the residents endless incon-
yenience. has aroused the Marion Inn
provement Association n it will seek
to remedy these evils by securing the
needed Improvements.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
UNCLE SANS BOARD BILL.
New Jersey Charges $1,575.95 for
Keeping Federal Prisoners.

Especial to THE Jersey City News."l
TRENTON, July II, 1ss7.-United States
Marshal Thomas J. Alcott has completed
his quarterly returns, to be submitted to
the Government, for the Board of Prison
ers from the District of Columbia who
State Prison.
Formerly prisoners from the District of
Columbia were sent to Auburn, New
York, to serve their terms, but some
time ago New Jersey made a bid to board
them for 80 cents a day. This was a cut
rate and the Government at once ac-
cepted the offer. Snce the latter part of
January s-eventy-eight prisoners have
been received, and the State board bill
against the Government amounts to
S,575.95
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
HARD ON TIE Dominic.
A Saloonkeeper Frees His Mind ON
Ministers.

An amusing incident occurred at the.
trial of the Blue Laws" in the Second
Criminal Court, yesterday. Among the
spectators to the proceedings was the
Rev. Charles Barnes, pastor Of the La
fayette M. E. Church. Beside him sat
william Shipman, saloon keeper, who
was present to prosecute the card sharps
who euchred him out of $5e. Shipman
was much interested in the case of the
ball players and could not refrain from
expressing his view of the matter. Turn
ing to the Rev. Mr.. Barnes, Shipman
said
Il wish 1 vas on dot 'ury alretty."
"Why?" asked the dominic, who had
been one of the compartments against the
ball players.
Because I would let them all go
quick and send every - preacher IN
town to JAIL replied the saloon. keeper;
the court room in disgust.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
GIVES UP A TELEPHONE FRANCHISE
The standard ReIinquishes Jerseys
CAPITAL.

Especial to ''The Jersey City News."1
TRENTON, July II, 1S9T.-The Standard
Telephone and Telegraph Company yes
terday filed a certificate with the Secre-
tary of State s-urrendering its local ram
chise. The was organized for
the purpose of supplying cheaper tele-
phones. The city gave it the right to
string wires and some Of the city off,
cials and business men were of the diree-
tory. Poles were erected and wires
strung on many streets and the COMPANY
had entered into the lease of a building
on West State street, which was fitted up
as an exchange. Just why the company
abandoned the project is not stated in
the certificate, but it is understood that
they were unable to raise local capital
sufficient to complete their plant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

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SCORE BY INNINGS.



The Bristols come into prominence
among the amateurs of this city by
defeating the strong players of the Pilot
A. c. It was a one sided contest as far
as the runs were concerned, but in field
ing the clubs did well. The Bristels made
only one error while four was the number
charged to the Pilots. They made a COM
paratively large number of hits, but fail
ed to make them count and in only two
innings did they send runners over the
rubber. The Bristols batted with judg-
ment placing their hits where they We're
most calculated to do good. In the first
inning Bristol banged the ball for Q
runs, a sufficient number to win, but they
continued to line the ball out and ran up
the unlucky total of thirteen which
brought the worst defeat of the year
upon the Pilots. The score:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
Amrty Camping Club Outing.

The Amity Camping Club held a meet
ing last night and made every range
ment for their second annual outing,
which will begin on August l and con-
tinue during the month. The vacation
will be spent in the woods, near Eldred,
Sullivan county, N. Y. The members
have secured the privilege of camping on
the property of C. T. Meyers, who owns
the Lake View House. This is a charm
ing spot. 1t is handy to three of the
largest lakes in Sullivan county, and the
boys will nave the full benefit that can
be expected from an outing of this ma
ture. There is lots of fishing and hunt-
ing. Two large tents nave been pro-
cured and during their stay the mem
bers will receive visits from their friends
in this city. Among those that will com
pose the party will be John Logan, Phil
Frey, Martin Strong. George Peterson,
Frank Bennett, Frank Clark. Burt
Hayes, Sylvester Hamilton, Frank Bar
ton, Emil Jones. Elmer Thompson, Philip
Jennings. John Weir, George Loder, viii
Weber, Henry Donaghoy and Pau Ire
main
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
a TREE DESTROYED.

The paving of Newkirk street is COM
pleted from Summit avenue to Bergen
avenue. The contractors are now at work
west OF. Bergen avenue. In raising the
grade of the street east Of Bergen avenue
1t was found necessary to destroy the three
remaining shade trees in front OF the old
Newkirk homestead, which had stood
there for nearly a hundred years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
MADE THE SURGEON 4 POLICEMAN

The Police Commissioners yesterday
gave the City Hospital ambulance SUR
{ special police power. A resolution
was passed authorizing the sale Of all
horses and other useless property Of the
\ department.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

Asbury Park is to be included in the
National Circuit of the League of Amer
ican Wheelmen this year. Manager Will
lam A. Brady has arranged for a
ton for a National Circuit meet, to take
place on the Asbury Park Athletic
grounds on Tuesday, August 8. This will
be one day before the big National Cham
pionship meets at Philadelphia, which
last four days, and it will give the people
summering there an opportunity to see
all of the crack riders who are following
the Circuit. There will be six events
given: One-half mile novice, one-half
mile handicap, one mile open for Jersey
riders only, and one mile tandem for
amateurs, and sone-half mile handicap
and one mile open for professionals. In
the latter events it is expected that Bald,
Kiser and Cooper, the big trio, will
start, and also the Butler boys from Bos-
ton and Teddy Goodman from New
York. The prizes offered are liberal in
the extreme and will call out all he
famous stars. Manager Brady will also
offer a big prize to Little Jimmy Michael,
the Welsh wonder, to race a mile paced
against time. With beautiful grounds
and enormous August population, there
is no reason why this meet hould not be
a record breaker.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
VOLUNTEERS CAMP MEETING.

The Volunteers of America will open q
camp meeting at Prohibition Park, Staten
Islands this evening. 1t will continue all
next week. The meetings a week from
today will be in charge of the Jersey
CITY Posts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

per New York State Investigation Com
mittee for disposition.
Harry B. Sargent protested against the
action of the Pastime A. G. in charging
him what he claimed oyerdues and re-
quested a trial by the committee. His
request was granted.
The G.. F. hamilton illiamsburgh A.
A. case, which has been tried and re-
tried. was brought up again on an APP
peal. The case was brought to a sudden
end by the following motion, which was
passed unanimously:-"That the Will
iamsburgh A. A. be advised of their
communication md that it is the sense
of the Board that inasmueh as Mr..
Hamilton, according to their own state
ment, was dropped from membership in
the w. A. A. and subsequently paid his
indebtedness to that association without
any request that he be reinstated, we do
not consider that they had any right
to reinstate him Of their own motion and
thereby cause him to incur additional in
d~ebtedness to their association; that Mr.
Hamilton was entitled to consider him
self freed from membership in the w. A.
A.. when he was dropped and freed from
any further obligation to the association
when ne pa1d the 80 Tor the nOn-paynleH
of which he had been dropped"
A communication was received from the
Knickerbocker A. c., appointing. Warren
Sage a delegate to the Metropolitan AS
ISOLATION from that club.
1t was enormously stated yesterday, in
the report of the meeting, hat the Ben
Hur Athletic Association had applied fol-
membership in the Metropolitan Associa-
ton and that the application was reject
ed. The Ben-Hur A. A., although a very
fine club in many particulars, did not
- ~ 30 fhA ~ m n1 c for Nom.
bership. consequently they withdrew
their application very gracefully. Mr..
SteiI, Chairman of the Club Investigation
Committee, explained the qualifications
necessary and the club at once withdrew
the application. The Ben-Hur A. A. is a
very popular organization in Brooklyn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17


10 NARY QUIGLEy widow, MAGGIE
Quigley dnfantj, Julia D. W. Gould, and
Mary Corcoran:-
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale. made by the City Collector of Jersey
city, on the 18th day of April, 1895, The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased for
the sum of eighty-nine dollars and twenty-si1
cents ALL the land and real estate situate IN
Jersey City, in the County of Hudson and
State Of New Jersey, fronting on Woodlawn
avenue, which is laid down, and designated as
LOT thirty-fve (35), in block number thirteen
hundred and thirty-six 1880. upon an assess
ment map annexed to a report number sinns@ ninety ~
iustment'' appointed in and for said City by
me Circuit Court of the County of Hudson, a
eaiIedd i in the office Of the City Collector Of Jer-
sew City, on the 18th day of December, lS9S,
said report and map ana SAID SAFE oeing MAGE
Legislature of New Jersey, passed March S0th,
1856, entitleds-
ian Act concerning the settlement and eoliec-
tion of arrearages of unpaid taxes. assess
ments and water rates or water rents IN
cities OF this State, and imposing ard levy,
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearages, and to enforce
the payment thereof, and to provide 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
raai estate shall be redeemed, as provided in
said acts. before the expiration Of six months
for the same will be given conveying to The
Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the fee sim
pie of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act;
Dated Jersey City, n. j., June 18th. 1891.
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN or JER-
sN E. Hoos,
(Seal.9 Mayor.
(sale No. 5527)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Pilot =. =. -. .....-1 Y 1 Y v y Z
The MERGERS defeated the M~onmouths
yesterday by a score of q to II. 1t was
a contest in which heavy batting ruled on
both sides. The unlucky seventh inning
was the cause of the Monmouth's de-
feat. They were in the lead, and two
were out and the bases full when a fly
was Knocked by Dunnigan to centre field,
which Hart let slide through his hands,
and before the side was retired the Mer-
GERS a tailed six runs.
Tomorrow the crack Meriden team of
the Connecticut League win oppose the
Hobokens on the st. George Cricket
ground in the second game of the series.
The Meridens will have a new pitcher IN
the box and as the last contest needed
II innings to decide it this game promises
to be Of unusual interest. Huyler Wes-
tervelt will do the pitching for Hoboken.
On the Johnston avenue ground, az 4
o'clock this afternoon, the Pacific Ath-
letic Club will play the crack Newark
A. C. champions of Essex county.
The West New York Field Club will
the ground in West New York, It will
Vicinity by the Cubans since their tour
The CentrevilIe Athletic Gu will play
the Murray Hills tomorrow afternoon on
the Boulevard Park ground, at Bayonne,
The Myrfles viii test the merit of the
West End In a game tomorrow on the
Central ground.
The failure of the jury to agree on a
verdict yesterday in the trial of the Ar
lington players for a violation of the
Blue Laws leaves the matter as far from
to piay tomorrow had the jury rendered
a verdict in their favor, but at present
the players are unable to determine just
the fence Until something more favorable
turns up. In the meantime games will
continue In other parts Of the city. while
the Arlingtons will have to keep their
| ground closed.
Charlie White Resigns Frem the
A. A. u.
Owing to the lateness of the nour of
adjournment Of the meeting of the Board
of Managers Of the Metropolitan Assoeia-
ton all the business transactions were
not given out for publication.
Owing to the passage of a new amend
ment BY the Amateur Athletic Union each
association is now entitled to six dele
gates to the present body. 1t was neces-
sary for the Board to elect three dele
gates. Barlow s. Weeks Of the New
York Al. c.. James ]. Frawley of the
Knickerbocker A. c. and John P. Boyle
of the Pastime A.. G. were nominated for
the positions and unanimously elected.
The resignation of Charley White from
the Board of Managers was also read at
the meeting and accepted with regret.
P. ]. Corley. who has been competing
lately for the Knickerbocker A. G., was
protested by the New West Side A. G.,
as he had not obtained his release from
that club. AS a result, Mr.. Corley will
be unable to compete for any club but
the New West Sid A. c. until Febru-
AIRY 70, 1898.
A protest was lodged by Andrew T.
Walsh. of Albany against the decision
of the referee In the one mile run, de-
priving him Of first prize, by claiming
that he was paced BY another competi-
tor. The matter was referred to the Up
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17


John w. Haarea. Ernst A Meinken and
Ernst A.. Haaren, partners, &C., as Haaren
& Meinken. vs.. Eliza NJ. Pohlmann. now Eliza
nj. Orleuinder.
On Contract.
In Attachment.
Notice
Notice is hereby given that a writ Of at
tachment was issued out of the Hudson Cir
cult Court against the rights and credits.
monies and effects, goods and chattels. lands
and tenements of Eliza NJ. lPohlmann, now
suit of John w. Haaren. Ernst A. Meinken
and Ernst A. Haaren, partners. &C.. as Haaren
& Meinken. fer the sum of five hundred doll
lars. returnable on the swenty-eighth day OF
December, eighteen hundred and ninety-one.
has been served and duly executed and was
returned by the Sheriff of the County OF
Hudson, on the second day of June, 1897.
Dated June %. \. D. 1897.
JOHN G. FISHER,
Clerk.
A. Is. DAYTON.
Attorney. 500.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

NOTICE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
is hereby given that the final account Of
the subscriber. trustee OF the estate of
John Ferme. deceased, viii be audited
n stated by the Surrogate of the County
of Hudson. and reported for settlement
on Friday, the gath day Of September
next
Dated July is. "A. d. 1897.
WILLIAM BL00DGOoD.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
Bias. Are Biting at Greenwood Lake

4 OF LIE DGIl6lt VI tilOcc WIZ 4 1iIlCi-
ested in bass fishing excellent reports a V
orable to the sport are being received
from Greenwood Lake Some magnificent
catches have been made during the past
ten days. The most successful method
has been trolling with live bait, in 20 to
% feet of water. Many large strikes have
been made and during the early hours of
Wednesday James Carroll, of Newark,
and William Spaeth, of this city, guests
of Degraws, at the Woodlands, landed
five fish, the smallest of which weighed
three and a quarter pounds. Yesterday
William Shaw, of Hoboken, caught twen-
ty bass, some three and four pounds each,
and the smallest one and a half pounds.
Mr.. j.. c. Welcher, of Paterson, another
guest at the house, caught eleven bass
Yesterday, and other good catches were
made. The fishing seems best in the vfcin-
ity of the Woodlands in the early morn
ing or evening.
The m. j. Coyle Association Outing
A feature in connection with the OUT
ing of the NJ. ]. Coyle Association outing
at Greenwood Lake on August Is, will be
a series of competitions for prizes, the
most prominent of which will be the four
cared barge race. 1t will be for all oars
men, and is creating an unlimited amount
of interest among the oarsmen in this vi
entity. The distance will probably be a
mile and a half straight away, as excel
lent water can be had for three miles If
necessary. The Coyles will provide a
special car to convey the boats to the
lake. A full set of athletic sports will
alSn he given
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
II n N II nfRpn Blood Cure, taken
\ persistently, will cure
~ u VII v all disorders Of the

Prof. Munyon. 1905 Arch street, Philadel
phia, Pa. for free medical advice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

NOTICE no CREDIToRs-ESTATE OF MAR
TIN HENKEN. deceased; Elise Henken. adj
ministratrix Of Martin IIenken, deceased, by
order Of the Surrogate of Hudson County,
dated May 9Th, 1897, hereby gives notice to
the creditors OF said decedent to bring in their
debts, demands and claims against the estate
Of said decedent. under oath or affirmation
within nine months from the date of said or
der, or they will be forever barred of any ac-
ton therefor against said administrators
ELISE HENKEN.
NOTICE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is
hereby given that the final account of the
subscribers. executors of Stephen B. Nreeland,
deceased, will be audited and stated by the
Surrogate of the County of Hudson, and re-
ported for settlement on Friday. the 18th day
Of September next.
Dated July Z =. 2. 1897
MARY vREELANDs
STEPHEN S. VREET4AND.
WILLIAM G. BUMSTED.
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So Say We All of Us.
The ocean is a good thing. Long may
she wave!
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17
HUDSON CIRCUIT COURT.

(SaIe No. i513.)
The New jersey Title Guarantee 8 Trust g
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

(Sale No. 5527,l
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-17

Hats having brims of one color and
crowns of another are seen quite fire.
quently. They are very becoming and.
being so effective in themselves. require
less trimming to make them look stylish,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-06
FOR KILLING ROBERT GORDON
Flock Master McRea is Placed Under
Arrest at Casper, Wyoming.
AUTHORITIES BELIEVE IT WAS MURDER
Circumstan in Connection with the
Death that Seem Singular
Stories of McRea and An
other Sheep Herder.

CASPER, Wyo., June 5.-lSpecial Tele-
gram.)-The cloud Of guilt seems to be set
tling around Kenneth McRea, the wealthy
sheep owner. Sheriff H. L. Patton and Hon.
Ed Notion have just returned from the place
where Robert Gordon was killed, on Wal
lace creek, about five miles east of Ervay
and seyenty-iVe miles north and east of
Casper. Immediately upon their return .
warrant was sworn out for McRea, and he
was arrested, and is now in the county Jail, a
prisoner, charged with the crime of killing
Robert Gordon McRea is one OF the
wealthiest sheep men in this section of the
county and has, heretofore bore an excellent
reputation.
From the officials interested in the prose-
cution of the case the following is what
the state bases it's case upon, which your
reporter Is given to understand will be the
evidence OF the man, Pete, who was asleep
under the supply wagon, situated about
thirty feet from the sneep wagon, where
McRea slept: Some time last Sunday morn
ing, between and o'clock, Pete heard
McRea aud Gordon having some words about
some whisky, which McRea had sent Gordon
after Saturday night. After Quarreling at
some length, Goroon came out OF the sheep
wagon and went away. Pete says that
during this time he went to asleep again.
and pretty soon McRea same aud said:
Cd d-n him. have had about enough
OF him. l will kill the.
After swearing around a little while he
went back into the wagon" says Pete, "and
i went to sleep again and between 8 and
O'Clock was again awakened by McRea
and Gordon quarreling In the wagon. and
Just as | got good and awake Gordon came
out OF the wagon and said, i am shot: am
shot and advancing to where l was sleep