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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
BITTER IN CHICAGO.
Two Deaths Caused by the Frost and
nEanv Reapio HnfnrAd

CHICAGO, Jan. 25 1397.-Chicago tasted
the deadliest bitterness of winter yester-
day 1t was the coldest day in twenty
five years, according to the records Of
the Weather Bureau.
Fifty-three persons were listed as over
come by the terrible cold in Chicago, and
were rescued in a partly frozen condi-
tion. Two deaths occurred which were
are likely to die as the result of frozen
suconnbed to the cold while about their
work, but a number of the victims were
homeless wanderers.
The. dead
A. Z. Tonner, No. 1892 Erie avenue;
Slipped on the ice while coupling train;
died of his injuries at midnight.
Freda Busch, five years old, died of
exposure and lack of medical attention,
at her home, No. III Fry street, on Sat
urday night.
The most serious of those who were re-
ported yesterday as victims of the cold
we're
George Grant, thirty-two years old, a
baker, employed at No. 329 Lake street,
both feet frozen and amprtation neces-
sary; found unconscious in an empty box
car, foot of Illinois street.
Patrick Coggins, twenty-five years old,
found wandering near Chicago avenue and
North Clark; ears and hands frozen.
George Dick, five years old, No. 70
North avenue, found unconscious near his
home; hands, feet and ears frozen.
William Thenas, c5lored, homeless, feet
frozen white stealing a ride on the Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad.
Frank Schmidt, homeless, fell exhausted
at corner OF Fifth avenue and Madison
street, both ears frozen.
Philip Dart, homeless, found helpless In
snow at Twelfth street and Michigan ave-
nue., feet badly frozen, hands and ears
also frostbitten.
M r. Gleason, found lying in snow under
the Twelfth Street viaduct Saturday at
midnight, feet, ears and parts of body
frozen; taken to Harrison avenue station.
Dick Pelka, cab driver, found ut1cou-
soious in the snow at Church and Benson
ayeliite, feet. ears and nose badly frozen
Sebastian Crazer, blind and homeless,
found wandering in South Halsted street
yesterday afternoon; hands and ears
Severely frosthitten.
Adam Sabora, May and Nineteenth
street. 6S years old, found roaming In
street near his home at midnight Satur-
day; hands and feet frozen; taken to his
hoTne-
Frank Jackson, "a Chicago avenue
found at Indiana and Wells street, ears
frozen; taken to his home.
James Tracey; found with his shoul-
ders. buried in a snow bank on the Mil
waukee avenue viaduct by police.
Edward ISinsey, 2, 100 West Lake street
26 years old; found lying in the snow at
Halsted and Lake streets at midnight
with hands and fet frozen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
UNDER THE SERVANTS MATTRESS
Mrs. DAILY Made the Bed and Found
Har Poeketbeok.

Maggie Mcdowell, Is years old, who
said she lived at Staten Island, secured
employment about three months ago as
a domestic in the home of Mrs. George
DAILY. No. leo Tenth street, Hoboken.
Shortly after she was engaged, Mrs.
DAILY began to. miss articles from her
home. Several days ago two gold
watches, gold chain and a pocketbook
containing 81 were taken from the
mouse: Mrs. DAILY could not account for
the disappearance Of the valuables. She
Gid not suspect her servant until yesTer-
qay, when she went to Maggse's room to
dress the bed. The servant had gone on
an errand, and when Mrs. Daily raised
the mattress on her bed she was surprised
TO hnd the pocketbook which she had
missed. There was no money in 1T
She questioned the girl and the latter
made confession. Maggie said that she
had taken all the articles. She said she
gave them to Thomas F. Land, of No.
rs Park avenue. with whom she was ac
quainted. Land and Maggie were both
arrested on a warrant this morning, and
larceny
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
DIED.

cAPRoN- Entered into rest on FTiday;
January 2, 1897, at her home No. "a
WIDOW WIDOW Of Of the late Alexander CapTon.
Funeral services Choral celebration OF
the holy Ceplrnunionl on Tuesday, yant :
ary 2e, at $50 A. NJ, at st. Marks
Inferrnent at Middletown, N. Y.
HILTOM.-On Sunday. January "a. 1887:
Mary M, widow of John Hilten, aged
SO years.
Reia5ves and friends are invited to at
tend f1neral services on Tuesday Jane-
ary rs, at tive p. M. from the residence
OF her son, John A. Hilton. No. 70 Clifton
place. Heights.
McGuire, Of ii Hudse1 street, city.
Niss s os f1peral ,I9ax f92merTow % ,saz
at his late residence, No. $50 Grove
Margsref and the late John sullivan.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
KEARNEy-Ath his late residence, No. Al
Grove street, Joseph Keafnsy, bsloy-i
ed husband of the late Margaret
Kearney, in his 64th year.
Of St. Miohaers 7. A. 5. society, ouT
Lady of Perpetual Help Council, c. B.. L.,
and Holy Name Society, are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from the
residence of his daughter, Agnes Monroe,
No. AT Grove street, on Tuesday, jan, IS
thence to ST. Michaeps Church, where at
8 A. M. a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered for the happy repose Of
his soul.
McCONVILL.-On Sunday, January 2t,
1897 Eliza McConvill. beloved wife OF
Patrick McConvill. in her SD year.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence. No. "a Palisade avenue, on.
Wednesday. January 27, at $50 A. NJ
thence to st. MichaePs Church, where e.
solemn high mass of requiem will be Of
fered for the happy repose of her soul.
GLYNN-On Saturday, January %, 1891,
Julia, beloved wife of John Glynn
Relatives and friends are requested to
attend the funeral from her late re<d-
dence, II Seaview Terrace on Tuesday,
January 26, at nine a. NJ; thence to ST.
Joseph's Church, where a solemn high
mass of requiem VIII be offered for ths
repose of her soul.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
AFRAID OF HIS PATENTS.
Applicatien for a Receiv yer for a
Sewing EEachs ae Co.

An order 10 show cause why a receiver
should not be appointed for the Broad
bent Manufacturing Company of New
York was. granted this morning by Vice
Chancellor Emery.
The corporation, which seems to be
on very shal1y legs, was formed in 1888
to make sewing machines under patents
secured by Mr.. Broadbent Solomon
Jacobie manufactured the machines on a
royalty Of 81 on each made for do
mestic use and 25 cents for each manu-
factured for foreign markets 1t doesn't
appear that Mr. Jacobie had done any
thing, and as the liabilities Of the con-
Germ have climbed up to S4, zoe and the
patents are the Only assets, the owner
of them, Mr.. Broadbent, who owns 8, 0e0
reasopably become alarmed, and he asks
for the receiver to protect his patents
On Monday next the rule is returnabie
and there will be q lively fight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
WANTS TO COMPROMISE THE SUIT

A suit of Peter Finn. of No. 80 Grand
street, against the Consolidated Traction
Company, for 5000. was on the Supreme
Court calendar for trial today, but it was
defendant, stating. that the Company was
willing to make a fair compromise Law
yer Warren Dixon, for the plaintiff. was
plaintiff will consult together with view
of making a satisfactory arrangement
Finn was thrown from Pavonia ave-
in June, 1885, His wrist was broken. and
he was SO badly injured that he has been
unable to work since that time He has
to use a cane to assist him in walking
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
FREE LIBRARY BURNED.

CHICAGO, Jan. Is, 1S97.--The residence
of Charles ]. Barnes, No. 22aS Calumet
avenue, was totally destroyed by fire at
two O'Clock this morning. HIS private
library, one of the finest in the Unite1
States and collection of bric-a-brac, o,a
which a high value is set. were destroyed
and with the damage to the huildtng and
furnishings, VIII make the loss fully $500, :
coo. fully ceved by inspcance
Mrs. Barnes maid Kitty was overcome
by smoke and was carried out by fire-
by A. H Cohen, was damaged to the ex-
tent of si5, 600 Abraham Cohen. Jr
who is i'll with typhoid. was carried by
the fremen to s. friend $ house across the
street. The origin of the fire is at
tribnte5 to a crossed electric wire in the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
ENGLAND WON'T CONFER.
BIZ Gable to the Tinted Press.

LONDON, Jan. 25. 1s97.-In reply to the
Interrogation in the House of Commons
today as to the intentions of the Gov
ernment in regard to their cooperation
in any movement designed to bring about
an internatsonai monetary conference
Mr.. A. ]. Balfeur, First lord of the
Treasury, stated that there was no prob
ability that the Government would take
the initiative in any such movement.
Mr. Balfour was then asked whether in
the event of the summening of such a
conference fair proportion of bi-Inetal-
lists would be appointed as representa-
tives thereon.
To this question Mr.. Balfour replied
that it would be premature to discuss the
composition of a conference which, SO far
as he knew, had not yet even been pro-
nOSe6
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
CANON MOYNAHAN a VISITOR.

The Very Rev. and venerable Canon
Moynahan, formerly an assistant to the
late lamented Father Hennessy, but now
of Peoria, ILL.,, is at st. Patrick's rectory,
spending few days. Canon Moynahan,
although 81 years of age. Is on his way
to Europe to visit his native Land once
1-aore before his death. He will sail on
Saturday and expects to return some
time I'm the sprfng. He will be at home
every evening this week to receive any
of his old friends who may call upon him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
PITNHY's RERUKE

Vice Chancellor Pitney gave the dev
PENDANTS IN the suit Of Mrs. Sara L
rap this morning which in granting Counf
sello- w. B. Williams an additional ala
lowance of five per cent, he said
II think counsel is entitled to It hef
cause the defence was one extremely
dangerous to the community If ever
there was case where forgery, fraud
and perjury were practiced, it was ID
this, and the allowance, under the stas
ute, is proper
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
UNPRECEDENTED BARGAINS.
T. c. Brown & Van Anslen,s Sale Of
Capek, Cloaks,. etc.

The bargains which the T. C. Brown &
Van Anglen Co. is now Offering will prove
a temptation which 1t will be strong
temptation for the ladies of Jersey City
to resist Beginning tomorrow morning
establishment will be sold for the uni-
form price of S5.9S. No garment similar
to these has been sold heretofore for less
than IS and some elegants garments We're
s25.
Even If person should not want a
coat or cloak very badly it would seem
like pity to let such a golden oppor-
tunity to secure a bargain pass. Every
body in Jersey City knows the sterling
reputation of this house, so that there IS
no possibility of any Misrepresentation
about this SALE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
A SHIP on FIRE.

The rigging of the schooner p.
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. Hobolsen.
was discovered to be on fire by one of the
ships crew at s:45 o'clock this morning.
The flames ignited the sail cloth and
burned rapidly An alarm was sent in by
some person who saw the fire from the
river walk, but before the engines ar
rived the crew had succeeded in putting
the fire out 1t is supposed that the fire.
was caused by sparks from the chimney
of the galley. The damage was slight.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
UNIT RULE PARLIAMENT.
BIZ Gable tdzhe United Press.

LONDON, Jan. Is, 1ss7.-A meeting Of
the Irish National panty in Parliament
was held today at which Michael Dayitt,
member for South Mayo, offered resolu-
ton declaring that every member of the
Irish Parliamentary party must loyalty aid
in carrying out the policy of the majority
under the pain of expulsion from the party
organization The resolution was adopted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
DID SIZE DIE OF 4 BROKEN HEARTH


Mrs. Patrick McConvill, of No. "a Pali-
sade avenue, died Friday. The physician
who attended her said she died of nerv-
bors, with a liking for the exaggerate5.
say she died of broken heart. Mrs
McConyill was the mother of little Rob
ert McConvfll, who came home the other
day and said that he had been robbed
of his watch by man. who seized him
IN the hallway of Hasbrouck Institute.
which he attended. He said that the man
told him that if he told anyone what had
happened the man would come back and
kill him. He begged his mother not to
tell anyone of the robbery and appeared
to be greatly worried over the threat of
the man to come back and kill him.
According to those who tell the story,
Mrs McConvilrs affection for her boy
was very great and when she saw how
ne worried over the robbers threat she
took it SO to herself that she died of a.
broken heart
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
MRS. BUHNER HAS A FIT.

Mrs. William Bunner of No. 229 wyck
off street, Brooklyn. was taken with a
ut on Saturdays afternoon on the corner
OF Sumrnit avenue and Church street.
She was walking with her husband at the
time end on her way to visit her brother.
who lives at No. 450 BeTgen avenue. She
was assisted into a nearby store, after
which coach was summoned and she
was taken to her brothers residence- -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
DIgoussINa ARBITRATION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. 1ss7-The Sem
ate Committee on Foreign Relations dis
cussed the general treaty of arbitration
this morning for more than an hour,
but no conclusion was reached on any
point. The whole time seems to have
been devoted to discussion of the re-
lations of the Nicaraguan Canal and the
Clayton Bulwer treaty to this proposed
new convention. Many suggestions were
offered, but none took tangible form.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
ERIE ELEVATION HEARING.

The Street and Water Commissioners
at their meeting this afternoon fixed Mon
day, February l, at three o'clock in the
afternoon as the time for a public hear
ing on the plans of the Erie Railroad in
the elevation of it's tracks. The hearing
is to be held in the Assembly room Of
the new City Hall Engineer Buchholz,
prepared to answer any questions put to
him by people interested in the great i'm
provement.
The Commissioners want to hear from
the public, and consequently everyone is
invited to attend
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
BEER GLASS his WEAPON.

Thomas surshak. 90 years old, an Aus
triaf, Guarrelled with his roommate, John
3izak, in boarding house at No. 3i2
Adams street, Hoboken, on Saturday
drinking and Bizak struck Surshak On
the head with a glass inf1icting q severe
scalp wound. The latter went to Police
dressed by the City Physician and walSS
sent home. TIL police endeav6red to ar.
rest Bizak but he could S1nt ne found 81
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
SENATOR GEORGE no BETTER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1Ss7.-There IS
practically no Improvement in the condi-
who is lying seriously Ill at the Garfield
Memorial Hospital. He was better yes
terday and rested well last night, bat
ttcel TODAY
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
TO ENTHRonE sfPLgs.sUooEssoR
BIZ Cable 20 the Ufsatca Press.

LONDON, Jan. 25. 1897.-The formal en-
thronement of the Right Hon. and Right
Rev. Mahdeli Creighton, who was re-
succeed the Right Hon, and Nest Rev
Frederick Temple the later having been
elevated to the Office of Archbishop of
Canterbury and Prirnate of all England
has been fixed to take place ON January
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
roRGER BURKEs TRUNK FOUND

Chief Murphy received information
from the. Chicago police this afternoon
to the effect that the trunk of William
road pass forger. had been Recovered. A
complete outfit for forging the names of
prominent railroad men was found In
the trunk Burke is now under arrest IN
Buffalo. He is accused of having swindIed
sevral installment houses of this city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
e8IIANT soT,DTHR DEAD

WASHINGTON. Jan. Is, 1S9T.-The War
Department has received notice of the
death of Major Henry G.. Thomas, re-
tired in Oklahoma. This officer was
brcveted Brigadier General of Regulars
at tire close Of the war, after two brevets
while serving in the Marine Volunteers
for gallant services at Spottsylvania ana
before Fredericksburg
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
RUN DOWN BY a MOTOR.
An Aged Woman's Presence of Mind
Saves Her Life.

Mrs. Ellen Sullivan, 60 years old. of No.
242 Fifth street, was run down this af-
Mullins furniture store, on Newark ave-
nue.. The car was going quite fast when
it struck her and it was only through
her presence of mind that she was not
seriously injured. When the fender hit
her she made grab for 1t, and clung
on desperately until the car was brought
to stop. Her injuries were slight be-
yond severe shaking up. She was as
sisted home by friends.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
rIsLo0ATED HIS SHOULDER IN JAIL

Edward Hughes, who was serving a
term in the County Jail for Drunkenness
and disorderly conduct, fell off his cot
shoulder. Hughes dislocated his shoulder
once before and 1t was set at Bellevue
Hospital IN New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
GUARDIAN FOR YoUHG soHMIDT

Vice Chancellor Emery this morning ap-
Schmidt of Jersey City. He IS seventeen
years of age and owns some property on
which IS mortgage given by his parents.
both Of whom are dead Mrs Sarah Charles
is the mortgage and has begun fnreclos-
ure proceedings,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
LITTLE STORM CLOUD.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

BIZ Cable TO the United Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. rs, 1ss7.-Count
Muravieff, the newly appointed head of
visit to Berlin on January %, remaining
at the German capital several days. The
object of his visit isFnots madespublic
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
TO BELIEVE KAssALA.
BIZ Conle 10 The United Press.

ROME. Jan. 25, 1ss7.-The Marquis di
Rudini, Prime Minister of Italy, has sent
his son to London on private mission to
supposed to be to obtain the concert of
Great Britain with Italy for the relief of
the italian garrison at Kassala.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
BOARD OF TRADE SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Trade will hold special
meeting on "Wednesday evening" January
", 1887, at S o'clock p. M, to receive the
report of the Water Committee
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
TIGHTING THE Prague.
By Cable to the UasttsdPress.

CAIRO, Jan. Is. 1S7.-An Egyptian
commission appointed for the PURPOSE.
has started on a tour of the various Red
Sea ports. to arrange precautionary nea-
sures against the bubonic plague which Is
raging in Bombay and other parts of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
ROYAL RUSSIAN BABY.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 25 1ss7.-The
Grand Duchess Xenia sister of the EN-
,perer OF Russia and wife of the Grand
Duke Alexander Michailovitch, gave birth
to q son today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

s NEW YORK, jan %, 1S97-For the 81
hours ending at eight P. NJ Tuesday. For
New York City and vicinity Fair to-
night and Tuesday, colder tonight; west
erly winds.
Earsness,s Thermen.sser Reperf.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
An old ana sVeii-tried nem.dv.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething should always be used
for children while teething 1t softens
the gums, allays the pain. cures wind
ssrhoea. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
MATTERS OF FACT.

New Jerseys best flour costs Csc. more per
barrel than ordinary -four, but worth dnllar
extra. Wholesale only at D. e. Cieary Co.'S
stores. Greene ana Montgomery streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25
HUDSON CIRCUIT COURT

Call eqdar Tuesday. January rs. A. d.
&192, 196, 197. 7s8, 199, 200.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-25

Prevent sickness and save doctors bills at
this season BY keeping your blood rich and
pure with Hoods saEsap rilia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-12
OALIFORNIA.
PersonalIy-Conducted Tour via PENN
sylvanIa Railroad.

At BIB A. NJ. Wednesday, January 81,
a special train of Pullman composite,
dining, sleeping, compartment, and OBJ
~servation cars viii leave the handsome
Jersey City Depot of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. bound for San Diego, Califor-
mia, and conveying the first of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company's personally
conducted tours to the Pacific Coast.
The train will be the finest that ever
crossed the continent, and the tour it
carries one of the most elaborate and
complete ever conceived for trans-contin-
entail Inc pleasure travel.
Five weeks will be allowed In this
Paradise of the Pacific" during which
tourists win visit Los Angeles, Pasadena,
Eye Alpine Tavern" Santa Barbara.S San
Bernardino. Mt. Hamilton. and the gar
den spot of the earth, Del Monte,
Returning, tourists will stop at Salt
Lake City. Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Two days will be spent visiting the fam
Gus and sublime freaks of nature IN the
Manitou region.
Tickets for this tour, Including railroad
transportation, Pullman accommodations
Tone double berthl, meals en- route, car
riage drives and hotel accommodations
going and returning, and transportation
$50 from all stations on the PennsyI-
vania Railroad System east of Pittsburg.
Apply to ticket agents. Tourist Agent
at 1895 Broadway. New York, or George
w. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-12
TUESDAY. JANUARY II. 1897.
This paper Is Democratic in principles
and Is Independent in its uieios on all local
Room Tor Inc news.

In accordance with our UNMARRIED policy
we surrender all the space in the paper
to the current news. We are able to pre-
sent very copiously the report of the
Equal Taxation Commission, and no doubt
Governor Griggs' message viii be released
for publication by the time we go to press.
The former of these documents is of abb
sorbing interest to Jersey City. The Cen
eral Report, signed by an the Commits
sioners, is given almost in full. The re-
port Of Mr.. Black is also fully summa-
rized. and a fair idea is given of General
Rusling's able plea for dis dear friends
the Railroads. The report of Mr.. vre-
denburgh is the least interesting docu-
ment in the lot. As was foreseen, 1t is a
SPECIAL plea for the downtrodden corpora
lions.
We suspend commen on the documents
merely for lack Of room today. There viii
be plenty Of time hereafter to discuss
them.
Governor Griggs' message is the short
est prepared by a Governor of This State
within anyone's memory As it is his first
annual message. a special interest at
taches 20 If. and we give a considerable
portion of it.