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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
DAVIS ASSOCIATIONS BOOM.
New Members Pouring In and Old
Ones Take Sudden Interest 1 N II

Ones Take Sudden Interest N H
There was melting of the Robert Davis
Association last night. The attendance
was what might be expected under the
circumstances. There was not half room
enough in the clubhouse to accommodate
the gentlemen whose interest in the asso-
citation has suddenly revived. Sheriff
William Heller is Treasurer, and al
though an adept at changing money he
was taxed to the limit in taking in dues
last night. Thirty-five new members
were elected, and somewhere in the neigh
borhood of fifty applications for member
ship were received and referred to the
proper committee.
OF course those who attended the meet
ing discussed politics, but there were a
few who were noticeably quiet about the
work they did to put the ticket through.
The standard bearer was present and he
did a hard nights work listening to tales
of Woe, taking applications for positions
under the new administration. Mr..
Davis refers all applications to the mem
oers Ts OF the Street and Water Board.
given by Robert Davis takes place July
7; Arrangements for the big outing for
the poor have already been practically
competed Eight barges and two steam
erS nave been engaged In case of an
emergency two additional barges will be
pressed into service
Robert Davis says he proposes making
TINS years excursion the greatest of any
yet held. The trip will be up the Hud-
son as usual. Provision will be made for
ten thousand people.
ISOLATION will be held September Is at
College Point. A steamer has been en-
gagged for the occasion. 1t is expected
ever held 49,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06

and the loss of that place would mean
that the Greeks would have to depend on
q difficult road across a portion of
Orthyrys range of mountains, through the
Phourka and Malouka Passes, each near
ly 5000 feet high, for their supplies
1t will thus be seen that the positions
of the Greeks are already half taken and
it would seem that If mastery retreat
could be carried out it would perhaps be
the best way out of the difficulty, for
Edhem Pasha seems to hold the key to
the situation and to be slowly and
cleverly closing around the Greeks, who,
from what the correspondent can judge,
are almost at his mercy unless something
great unexpectedly happens.
The bravery displayed by Crown Prince
Constantine and his brother Prince
Nicholas yesterday have had a good effect
upon the troops. But there is consider
able resentment among the Greeks against
their officers in general.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
died like A PRINCESS
Duchesse d. Alencon Said
Let the Visitors Escape
First"
GRIEF STRICKEN PARIS
The Castellanes Were Not Near
the Fire--American Girl
Missing,
[By Gable to the Associated Press.I


PARIS, May 6, lS97.-YVsth tie excep<
ton of the Socialist newspapers, the
whole press associated itself with the
profound sorrow which has overtakep
the upper classes of French society. Tha
papers point out that the question of tha
responsibility for the fearful fire at the
Charity Bazaar in the Rue Jean Goujonv
en- Tuesday afternoon last, resulting in
the death of probably about $50 people,
must be fixed. They reproach the Pre-
lecture of Police for not having taken
proper precautions.
The government has ordered all thA
subsidized theatres to be closed until Sat
urday, as a mark of respect for the dead.
To the list of victims must be added
the names of Mile. de Chevilly and the
Vicomtesse d. Avenal, who have suc-
cumbed to the injuries which they sus~
tanned while escaping from the fire.
1t is stated that Mile. de l. (name
not given in full, according to the cus-
tom of French newspapers), the daughter
of well known Colonel, visited the Duo
de Vendome, son of the Due de Alen-
con yesterday, and repeated a conversa-
ton she had with the late Duchesse d.
Alencon, who was one of the victims,
just before the catastrophe. Nile. de
Il referred to the courageous con-
duct of Her Royal Highness after the
fire broke out and continued: -
Il was talking to the Duchess in 'front.'
of the stall where I was assisting, when
heard cry of fire and Immediately
said to the Duchess
Let US go, Madame. Come at once.t
1.-The Duchess Replied
No; not yet. Let US give the visitors
time to get outside
I saw the crowd rush for the exits
and the flames spreading from hanging
to hanging around US, while drops Of
burning tar fell upon US. I took the
Duchess by the waist and was dragging
her away. I repeated
You must come, Madame
'I dragged her few PAGES, but with
a brusque movement she released herself.
repeating
No! No! / will remain
'As I was suffocating and as the flames
had already reached US was compelled
to abandon her.
She stood motionless, then took few
steps toward her stall. her eyes up
raised to heaven as though seeing yis-
ions. and that was the last saw Of
her.
The report that the Countess Castellane
formerly Miss Anna Could, was among
the missing. is pure invention. 1t was
not even limited at anywhere in. Paris that
the Castellanes were even in the vicinity
of the fire.
A cable message has been received
here from San Francisco, saying that the
french colony of that city is deeply
moved at the catastrophe which has
plunged SO many families here into
mourning and expressing coincidence with
the sufferers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS.

The meeting of the Seventh Ward
Democratic Club. held at their head
quarters, No. 1O35 Boulevard, last We'd
nesday evening, was made remarkable
for the resolutions adopted. Ex-Mayor
Wanser was commended for his wisdom
IN giving way to the voice of the people
as expressed at the recent election and
Mr. Robert Davis was praised for his
magnihcent generalship as leader in con-
quoting the recent campaign so success
fuIly. Pretended Democrats were ex-
coriated for taking part in the defeat Of
Alderman Henry Gotthardt, who was
rsecommenaed TO the party leaders for
future political honors.
After effusive remarks relative to the
adoption of the resolutions by several of
the members, 1t was on motion resolved
that notice of the proceedings be sent to
THE Jersey City News" for publication,
-Four new members were then elected
The next meeting will be held Wednesday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
TURKS GREAT SOLDIERS.
EBy Cable to The Associated Press.l

BERLIN, May 6, 1S97.-An interview
with Grumbkoff Pasha, the German Off
Ger who reorganized the Turkish artillery
and who entered Larissa at the head of
the Turkish troops. is published here.
Grumbkoff Pasha dwells upon the splen-
did conduct Of the Turks and says the
capture of L;irissa did not cost them a
single man.
works constructed by the Greek ensi-
neers at Larissa are deserving of all
praise and he fails to understand why
they were abandoned.
The Turkish army in the field, he fur
ther remarks, is one of the finest Turkey
ever possessed and he says no praise is
too great for both soldiers and officers
Grumblpoff Pasha gives many instances
of the self-sacrifice and enthusiasm ami
mating the Turkish troops
In regard tp the GreekA the German
officer asserts that both officers and men
were seized with panic and that great
numbers of Greeks. in the face of the
enemy, stripped themselves of their uni
forms, donned civilian clothing, and be-
seeched the Turks to spare their lives.
In conclusion. Grumbkoff Pasha says
the Turks treated all their prisoners and
wounded with the greatest care.
Considerable laughter greeted the uues-
tions but to lMr. Curzon by Mr.. William
Field, Parnelite, member for the ST.
Patrick's Division of Dublin regarding
the capture, On board schooner at the
entrance of the Gulf of Salonica, of Sir
Ellis Ashmead Bartlett member of Par
lament for the Esslesall Division of
Sheffield. Sir Ellis, as cabled to The AS
sociated Press yesterday, fell into the
hands of the Greek squadron and with
his vessel, was sent to the Praeus for
examination els suspicious character.
Mr.. Curzon, in reply, said that ne was
happy to assure the House that Sir Ell
lis was in no personal danger; but the
Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign
Office could not say whether the cap
ture of the Honorable Member could be
regarded as a breach of international
courtesy. In any case, he added, it was
not likely the Honorable Member would
be regarded sss contraband of war. He
had been taken to Athens. Mr.. Curzon
explained, and had been placed at the
disposal of Her Majesty's Legation there
The newspapers have been poking con
siderable fun at Sir Ellis since, in Janu-
ary last, he Was decorated by the Sultan
Of Turkey with the Grand Order of the
Medjidieh, upon the occasion of his visit
to ConstantinPple in order to ascertain
tile real state of affairs there. He formed
a very favorable opinion of the Sultan
and in an interview on his return from
the Turkish capital said he did not be-
lieye the Sultan ordered the massacres
or other crue!ties.
No Ob5ecxatbna hlo Medicinal Taxte
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
OANADA's TARIFF.

by Cable to the Associated Press.l
LONDON, May 6, 1S97.-In the House of
Commons today, the Parliamentary Sec
retary for the Foreign Office, Mr. George
N. Curzon, replying to a question as to
whether. in consequence of the tariff pro-
posals of Canada, the government was
considering the advisa bility of denouncing
the treaties of commerce between Great
Brltaln, France and Belgium, said the
matter was receiving careful consider
alton and the government was unable to
make statement on the subject at pres
emf = -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
AFTER VELESTINO'S FRAY
[By cable to The Associated Press

VOI1O, The.ssaly, May 2, 1S97.-Delayed
in transmission.) IA correspondent of the
Associated Press has made survey of
the field of Friday nights fighting at
Velestino. 1T shows that the Turkish
losses were over 1,200 men. The Greeks
buried on Saturday and today Sunday,
from 600 to 700 Turks Many of the lat
ter were partially clothed in Greek uni
forms captured at Larissa. The Greeks
lost 230 men
The correspondent as informed by
peasants who revisited their homes al
Risomylos. after the Turks left that
place, that three-quarters of the houses
were burned and that all of the houses
We're looted. The church was not burned,
but, the PEASANTS claim, its interior was
wrecked, the altar and pictures being de-
stroped The Turks carried off all the
oxen and sheep of the Greeks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
ARBITRATION TREATY REJECTED
London Papers Bitter Over the Sem
atess Action.
IBy Cable to the Associated Press

GBy Cable to the Associated Press.l.
LONDON, May g. 1S97.-The afternoon
newspapers are bitter at the rejection of
the Arbitration Treaty by the United
States Senate. The est James Gazette
publishes a long article headed Free
Trade and Brotherly Love-" during which
it says
Great Britain has removed every ham
pering tariff and in thousands of square
miles of American territory, scores of her
cities and millions of her citizens thrive
by virtue of the English market alone.
Yet the Senate Committee has just piled
up the most vexatious, harrassing and
impenetrable wall of tariffs any nation
ever formed against another, while the
senate itself has decide against a per-
manent machinery for the peaceable set
llement OF disputes. The much abused
diplomats We're advised that the treaty
would be accepted. but the politicians
preferred to listen to the counsels of an
ex-convict and sworn enemy of England
VINO. having taken the oath of allegiance
TO the Queen, spends his vacation in
washington advising the Senators to
nope and work patiently for twisting the
British lions tail. We rejoice at the
new Canadian preferential tariff for many
reasons, not the least of which is that it
restores us a weapon with which TO fight
our rivals in the future Free imports at
any price deprived us of that weapon
The Pail Mall Gazette" ON the same
subject remarks.-
In It's amended form the treaty was
not worth preserving, but the principle,
ike the soul of John Brown, goes march,
ing on President Mckinley backs it,
and his advocacy is worth having"
The Globe" says
The Heavenborn measure was too
advanced even for the most go-ahead ma
tion of the world The Behring Sea Ar
bitration ought to have fought our states
men that the American Government can
not be trusted to carry out its obliga-
tions in a matter of this sort. 1t has been
a hopelessly one-sided arrangement for
this country. However, we do not fear
that the ignominious end will harm in
any way the present friendly relations
between the two countries
The Westminster Gazette" remarks
The rejection is sufficiently deplorable;
but instead of venting wrath upon the
Senators it would seem more profitable
to ask whether the European statesmen
have not for several months been fur
nishing the best grounds for belief that
arbitration is useless, or premature"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
FORESTS TN FLAMES.

SHELL LAKE, Wis, May 6, 1S97.-For-
est fires are burning fercely in all di-
rections and unless rain comes soon many
farmers will lose their homes. The cram
berry marshes and blueberry brush are
all afire and light crop of each will re-
suit
Advdces from Spooner say fires are rag
ing north and west of that point and
clouds of smoke obscure the sun A big
force of men is out trying to check the
advance of the fire
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
DEATHS AL PHARALOS.
[By Gable to the Associated Press.7

7I11s OtIDIr 70 1Ass0cIdteu
LONDON, May 6, 1S97-A special
despatch from Athens asserts that the
losses of the Greeks in the fighting at
Velestino and Pharsalos yesterday were
certainly 1,000 killed and wounded, while
the. Turks lost fully 5000 Killed and
wounded.
The Greek Charge d. Affaires here has
received a despatch from the Minister
for Foreign Affairs, M. Skouloudis, dated
Athens today. saying:-
I am happy to announce that the news
from Thessaly is very satisfactory"
M Skouloudis then gives an account of
the fighting, which is practically the same
as contained in the dispatches of The
Associated Press, and adds
Prince Constantine kept continually
within the line of fire and contributed
by his presence to the ardor of the SOL
diefS ,,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
T0BLow UP a FIRE HOUSE.

NYACK, May 6, 1S97.-An attempt was
made last night to blow up the handsome
house of Engine Company No. 1, South
Nyack AT midnight candle was found
burning on the floor of the parlor, all the
gas jets were turned on and the kew
l, noles and cracks roughly plugged up.
me men who discoyered the ATTEMPT
a,d were only in time to prevent an explosion
arrests have been made.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
CANDY FACTORY BURNED.

NEW YORK, May 6, 1ss7.-The candy
factory of A. Green in Brooklyn was
burned today with total damage to
stock and building of $4,000. During the
confiagration two members of the Sal
wage corps were overcome by smoke and
gallantly rescued by firemen. The in
Jured men were taken to a hospital. 1t is
dred persons are thrown out of employ
ment by the fire. The loss is covered by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06

Henry Russell, who was born at Sher-
ness on December "a. 1872, is the oldest
living English composer. He has com
posed and published more than 800 songs.
His song, Cheer, Boys, Cheer!' is the
air played by the Guards" drum and fife
band when a British regiment leaves for
was, in 1889, adapted, by order of the Ad-
miralty, as the special march of the Roy
al Marines. Mr.. Salaman celebrates each
birthday by the composition of love
song, and, being still brisk and vigorous,
intends to continue composing for many
years to come.-Exchange
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE.
ley Gable to the Associated Press.

IBy Cable to the Associated Press.l
LONDON, May 6, 1S97.-The annual
meeting of the Primrose League took
place today at Albert Hail. There was a
large attendance of members an the gall
leries were crowded. The platform was
handsomely decorated with flags and
flowers. Among these present were the
Dukes of Marlborough, Leeds and Nor
folk and many eminent Peers and Mem
bers OF the House of Commons.
Nine. Albani sang the National An
them, after which the Marquis of Sails
oury, who was enthusiastically cheered.
congratulated the League upon the con-
tlnuous progress it is making in celebrat-
ing the reign of Queen Victoria
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
LAST LUNCHEON OF THE SEASON

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bergen
Reformed Church is holding its annual
meeting and election of officers this after
noon The last luncheon of the season
was given this noon. Covers were set for
fifty The committee in charge of the af-
fair was:--Mrs Edward Van Wrinkle. Mrs
Peter Van Wrinkle, Mrs. Edward Britten.
Mrs. 0. s.. Mecabe, Miss Alice Thock--
Maud Brett -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
WAR IN AFRICA
[Ry cable to rhe Associated press

lBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON, May 6, 1ss7.-A special des-
patch from Capetown says that the Army
reserve of the Colony of Natal, has
been notified to hold itself in readiness
for active service
II is further announced that the au-
thorities of the Transvaal have instruct
ed their Field Comets to thoroughly pa
troll the Natal border and report instant
ly any. suspicious movements
flnally, the special despatch says that
circular from the Transvaal has been
distributed in Cape Colony and in the
orange Free State calling upon the At
ricanders for help. 1t says
we do not want money or moral sup
port. we want you to come and help
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
EDHEM CLAIMS A VICTORY
[By Cable to The Associated Press.]

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.
CONSTAN1'INoPLE, May 6, 1S97.-The
Ministry of War has received the follow
ing despatch from Edhem Pasha, the
Turkish comlnander-in-chief in Thessaly
dated yesterday evening"
The Turks, today, won a great victory
The Turkish shells are commencing to
fall near Pharsalos. Details will be for
Warded later.T'
The "Sabah'' says that the division of
Turkish troops commanded by Haiku
Pasha has carried the first line of the
Greek defences at Velestino and tha the
attack is proceeding against the other
lines
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
SENATE HYPOCRISY.

WASHINGTON. May g. 1S97.-In the
Senate today. as sequel to the defeat
OF the Anglo-American treaty of arbitra-
ton, Mr.. Bacon of Georgia, introduced
joint resolution deprecating war and an
nouncing the policy of the Governments
favorable to arbitration.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
ANOTHER BICYCLE GONE.

George Smith. bicycle dealer at "a
briskie street and the Boulevard, is be-
moaning the loss of bicycle which he
rented yesterday to stranger. He de-
scribes the man as dark complexioned
about feet inches tall and d Years
old. He wore blue bicycle sweater
The wheel was an Erie No rs 559
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
RALEIGH GOES TO SEA.

NEW YORK, May 6, 1ss7-The United
States Cruiser Raleigh sailed TODAY nass-
ing out Quarantine at n:so this foranoo,
bound for st. Nicholas, in the Azores
and thence to Gibraltar, where she will
relieve the cruiser Cincinnatti On +t,o
mediterranean station. ehe latter vessai
having been ordered home. '''sei
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06

The theatres in Japan have novel
method of pass-out tickets which are
son wishes to leave the theatre before
the close of the performance with the
intention of returning, he goes to the
doorkeeper and holds out his right hand
The doorkeeper then, with a rubber
stamp, imprintss on the palm the mark
of the MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
QUEEN TO GIVE A CUP.

[By Cable to the Associated Press1
SOUTHAMPTON. May 6. 1ss7.-The
Royal Southampton Yacht Club an
nounces that the Queen will present it
with hundred guinea silver cup for a
race during the coming season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
American Girl i'm the FIRE.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May 6, 1Ss7-Mrs-
Mary B. Payne of this place fears that
her daughter. Fannie E. Payn, who for
months has been travelling in Europe.
may have been in the Charity Bazaar.
Paris, during the great fire. Miss Payn
who was born in Paris, was to have
reached that city on Tuesday morning.
She is a granddaughter of ex-Congress-
man Marvin of Saratoga. The family
has cabled the American Consul in Paris
to make inquiries
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
RAMBLERs WANDER TN SPAIN.

The Ramblers met in Hasbrouck Hall
yesterday and listened to talks on Spain
by Miss Parks and Miss Meyer. whose ad-
views loaned and exhibited BY the Rev
Mr.. West The last meeting of the sea-
son which will be devoted to business
viii be held In two weeks. 4
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. May 6, 1Ss7.-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending P. NJ, Friday.
Ior New York City and vicinity Fair to-
night and Friday; stationary temners-
ture; northerIy Winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
DROWNED IN A COLLIERY

by Gable to the Associated Press1
DURHAM, May 6, 1897-Eleven men
have been drowned through an inflow of
water into the Kelloe Colliery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-06
STANDARD OIL DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, May 6, 1ss7-The liquidat-
ing Trustees of the Standard Oil trusts
nave declared quarterly division Of
three per cent. and an extra, dividend
OF seven per cent. payable June, Is.
Weak and Nursing Mothers, Prouer
Beverage, Feigenspan's Newark Half and Half
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and the same will be payable to the Regis
trar at the office of the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners, City Hall, Jersey
City.
Penalties for non-payment win be added
as follows:
On all rents remaining unpaid on the first
day OF July following, one ID per cent.
On the first day of September, two ~ per
cent.
On the first day of November, three tS
per cent.
Interest at the rate of seven ~ per cent.
per annu1n will be added to all rents remain
ing unpaid on the twentieth day of Decem-
Der following.
Water rents for the year 1S97-9S win not
be received from property in arrears until
such arrears are paid.
Board of Street and Water Commission
ers, by
GEORGE T. BOUTON, Clark.
Dated Jersey City, April 80. 1899.