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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
NOT STETSON's WIDOW.

BoSToN, April 16, 1Ss7.-Judge Morton of
the Suffolk Superior Court, has decided
that Adah Richmond has not established
her rights as widow to contest the will
OF John Stetson, Jr. The decision was
made public today. In it Judge Morton
says
The first thing to be determined is how
far the appellant is bound to go in show
ing that she is the widow of the testator.
think that she is not bound to establish
conclusively that there was valid mar
son, but, that, taking all the testimony
INTO account, it should appear with at
least a reasonable degree of certainty
that such was the case, 1 am not satisfied
that it does appear so.''
The hearing on the question thus decided
was held a few weeks ago and much SEN
Satlonal testimony was presented
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
SWITZERLAND WILL ARBIrRATE

WASHINGTON. D. G., April 16 1897
Information was received here that the
President of the Swiss Republic has
been selected as arbitrator of the bound
ary dispute between Brazil and French
Guiana. The territory involved exceeds
that at issue between Great Britain
and Venezuela, and includes rich gold
mining districts 1t was thought Presi-
dent Mckinley would be designated as
arbitrator, but as France was one of the
parties to the treaty a European ar
bltrator was preferred The disnute
reached an acute stage few months ago
when French war snip was olspa~S-->su
to the territory in question. In one of the
border conflicts several French officers
We're killed. 1t is understood that the ar
bitration will settle the boundary line
and also adjust the claims growing our
of the border conflicts
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
SEuTA'S SBAMEN SAFE
Terrible Experience Of the
Crew Of a Norwegian
Ship.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 1S97-Cap-
tain Haavig, First Mate Hellisen and
nineteen seamen of the Norwegian ship
Senta, who were supposed to have been
lost at sea, were brought into this port
today on the British ship Snowflake, from
Penarth, for Philadelphia for cargo of
petroleum. No one on board the Senta
was lost, but all experienced distressing
time during the twenty-four hours prior
to their rescue.
The abandoned ship was recently re-
ported at London as having been sighted
by the steamer Idaho in latitude As, longi-
tude 2S, dismasted, and until this morn
ing it was believed that all who had been
on board the unfortunate vessel were
lost. The Senta left st. john N. B.,
March 16, for Newport, England. From
the time of her departure from st. John
she had strong westerly gales and on the
night of April l she was struck by a
terrific cyclone. At two O'Clock on the
following morning her deck load of deals
was swept overheard; her main and miz-
zen masts, together with her rigging,
were wrecked and swept away, and two
of her lifeboats also went overheard
Later the tiller broke and the rudder was
lost, thus leaving the vessel helpless. The
pumps were also smashed and the water
casks and all movables were swept from
the deck. The crew had many narrow
escapes from injury from falling masts
and other flying wreckage, and one poor
fellow, a Belgian sailor, had a leg bro
ken. Three others sustained severe
bruises but were not seriously hurt.
Signals of distress was displayed, and
after the Senta had fioated about help
lesSly for several hours she was sighted
by the steamer Snowflake. Mate Cook
OF the latter vessel with four men put
off in small boat to land succor to the
unfortunate crew, but owing to the rough
sea and the danger of their boat being
smashed by. the wrecked steamer they
were obliged to lay off some little dis
tance from the vessel. After several un-
line on the Senta, which was made fast
by those on board The work of rescue
then began.
In an orderly manner, with an entire
absence of confusion the twenty-one men
lowered themselves on the rope to the
water and passed along to the small boat
and were then taken to the Snowflake
The injured Belgian was tenderly aided
by companions and later received surgi-
cal treatment on the reScuing vessel
The Senta was abandoned between -four
and five O'Clock on April in latitude
1920, longitude 9.20 The Senta was
built in Holland in 1868 Her registered
tonnage was zoos.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
CAPE WANTS PEACE.
Great Britain Will Not Attack the
Transvaal Without Reason.

By Gable to The Associated Press
CAPE TOWN, April 16, 1Ss7-In the
House of Assembly today, a motion was
introduced dilating upon the disastrous
and lasting effects which hostilities
among the Europeans in Africa would
produce, and inviting the Board to adopt
a policy of moderation and conciliation
in the settlement of differences in the
Interpretation of treaties and conven-
tions
Mr.. ]. Rose Innes, Under Sheriff Sec
retary for Native Affairs, moved an
amendment to the effect that the ends
desired would be best attained by strict
observance of the convention and the re-
dress of the genuine grievances of the
Outlanders. During the course of his
remarks in support of this amendment
Mr.. Rose Innes said the situation was
too acute to be remedied by pious as
pirations, adding that be did not believe
President Kruger, who himself urged a
maintenance of the convention, would
resent Cape Colony expressing it's opin-
ion
In conclusion Mr.. Rose Innes remarked
that Great Britain could not interfere in
the Transvaal unless she had some locus
standis and could justify her conduct be-
fore the world.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
pins. Pln,s. Pins.

The largest pin factory in the world is
that OF Birmingham. England, where 81
000,000 pins are manufactured every work
day. AN the other pin factories in<Eng-
land together turn out about 100000 pins
every day. The daily output of pins IN
France exceeds 20,00o000, and Germany
and the other countries of Europe manu-
facture about 10,0O0,0V) more daily, so that
the total production of pins amounts to
the trifle of S6,000,000 every day in Europe
alone. Now the question arises, what
becomes of all these pins?" A stat.sti-
clan has taken pains to ascertain that
only minimal part is broken, worn out
or spoiled by bending. but almost ninety
mine per cent are lost. Pms are consider
ed too trifling to picl. up by many. TAX
ing the population of Europe at 250, ,O0O. 900.
every third person must lose a pin every
day to use UP the production of pins OF
O day. The value of this loss would be
S5,00o. Still 1t is a wonder what becomes
of all the lost pins, and how it is that
we co not walk on pins by this time.
losing as many as we do.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
TURNING THE TABLES.

WASHINGTON, April ie, 1s97.-The
United States Consul at Bergen, Norway,
reports to the State Department that the
Norwegian tanners have petitioned their
Storthing to increase the duty on leather
to protect them against the competition
of Sweden and America The latter
country, they say, supplies two-thirds of
the leather consumed in Norway. The
Swedish Riksdag has already Increased
the leather duties.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
MARK HANNA'S SORROW.

CLEVELAND, O., April 49, 1ss7.--A tele-
gram was received this morning by the
Leader" from Asheville, N. G., stating
that Mrs. s. M. Hanna, the mother of
Senator Hanna, had died at Asheville,
N. c., from pneumonia Mrs. Hanna had
only been sick about a week and was
S4 years old. Her remains will be brought
to Cleveland for internlent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
EX-ARMY OFFICER DEAD.
Especial to 'The Jersey citv News. J,

Especial to THE Jersey City News."1
z NEWARK, April 49, 1ss7-Lieutenan of
Police Peter F. Walker died this morn
ing OF pneumonia. He was SO years old
and had been connected with the Police
Department of this city for the past 21
years. He enlisted in 1861 in the Thirtv-
fourth Illinois Regiment For bravery
on the battlefield he was promoted to be
Major and when he was mustered out
IN 1868 retired with the title of Lieu
tenant Colonel. He leaves a widow and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
THREATENING WARSHIPS.
[Ry Gable to The Associated press.l

[By Cable to The Associated Press
DURHAM, Natal, April 16, 1s97.-The
British cruiser Racoon, which left Cape
Town on February IL under sealed or
ders, arrived here unexpectedly during
the night with six other British war
ships. Two more war vessels of the
British fleet are expected here tonight
The object of the naval demonstration is
not known here,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
wILI.IANG II. SULLIVAN.
THE BOSTON, ntaAst tai *, HIaSa AZ Ne
T0LAVIEJA'S TRIUMPH.
[By Gable to The Associated Press. !

by Cable to The Associated Press
MADRID, April Is. 1Ss7.-Captain Cen
eral Polavieja, prior to leaving Manila,
cap1e- of the Philippine Island, sent a
despatch to the government here saying
the rebellion is nearly quelled, that only
six thousand insurgents, partly armed
are in the field, that A,00O insurgents have
alerady submitted to the Spanish author
tiles and that 10000 insurgents are upon
the point of yielding up their arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
TIE UNSETTLED TRANsvAAL.
fBy. Gable to the Associated Press1

Icy CabIe 70 lHe Assoclated Press I
LONDON, April Is, 1ss7.-Mr. John Hays
Hammond, the American engineer, and
former members Of the Johannesburg RE
Africa today. He says that affairs al
Johannesburg are very unsettled, which
precluded discussing Transvaal politics.
Mr.. Hammond did not think an outbreak
of war between Great Britain and the
Transvaal was likely to occur in the Inn
mediate future
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
MURDERER MAOKIN BURIED.
Simple Services in St. Mary,s Church
rEnAav

Today.
The funeral of young John Mackin, the
murderer, took place late this afternoon
in st. Mary's Church, at Erie and Second
streets. A large crowd of morbid curiosi-
ty seekers gathered in and about the
church and pushed and struggled in
their frantic effortsAto obtain a glimpse
at the coffin and some members of the
unfortunate family. Many crowded into
the church, expecting that the coffin
would be opened and they afforded an
opportunity to obtain a view of the dead
man.. In this they were disappointed, as
the coffin was not opened.
Mackin's father, mother and 4ittle son.
Harry, were the principal mourners Af-
ter a simple service the coffin was placed
in the hearse and taken to the Cemetery
of the Holy Name, where the interment
took place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
iGranite Monumental Cbip.

Are flying on the West Side 50 rapidly 5ust
now that it is dangerous for customers and
others to enter beyond a certain line at the
large Monument Works of M. A. Adams C
Sons, opposite the Cemetery gate on West Side
avenue. near Montgomery street, this city.
Mr. Adams says that from now to Decoration
Day Is his busy season. but he is prepared to
meet any demand. Just look at his Immense
stock and at prices so low, he says some Of
his customers look at him in wonderment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
ARMENIAN ARRESTS.

ley Cable to the Associated Press.1
CONsTANTINOPLE April 16 1ss7-It
is reported here that two hundred arrests
have been made at Tokat, in the Sivas
District of Armenia, in connection with
the recent massacre there, including the
Mutessarif and the Chiefs of Police and
iSeIlllarmeria.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
Russja,s Biz. pine Line.

The hundred mile pipe line of the Nat
ural Gas Company Of fitteburg is at
present the longest in the world, but a
line is building In the Caucasus from
Machailove to Batourn, which is 214 Rus
sian verst, or almosE $50 miles long. ii
will abe finished within a few weeks, ana
is estimated cost will exceed 100000 ru-
bieJ ($3, ,000, ,000.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
DIED.

SLACK-On Tuesday. April IS. 1897, Mar
garet. beloved daughter of James and
Elizabeth Slack, aged 10 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence.
No. Hl Grand street, on Saturday, April
II, at 8 A NJ; funeral services at 10 A.
NJ, at St. Peters Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
FOR THE DETECTION OF CRIMINALS
Police officials, Society Will Enlarge
Its m emhe re hin

At a meeting to promote the organiza-
ton of a State Benevolent Society of
Police Officials, held in this city last
night. it was proposed to have the mem
bership include roundsmen and all of
higher rank. Delegates were present
from Newark, Hoboken Bayonne, Eliza
beth, Camden and Stockton. Encouraging
letters were received from other towns
One purpose is to promote acquaintance
among police officials thereby facilitating
the detection Of criminals
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, April 16, 1s97.-Forecast
for thirty-six hours ending eight p. M
Saturday, for New York City and vi
clnity:-Generally fair till Saturday
night; winds becoming northwest.
Harsnett,s Thermemete~ ReporL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
WHO WANTS TO FIND TT.

NEW YORK, April 16, 1897-United
States Battleship Indiana, lying off St.
George, has lost nine foot torpedo. Her
boats are out searching for it
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
WEAsTELL TAKES ELS SEAT.

The Street and Water Beard met this
AFTERNOON and Mr.. John IT. Weastell
recently appointed by Mayor Wanser t.
fill the vacancy caused byI the resigna.
tion qf John Kaiser, now the Boulevard
Inspector, took his seat,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16

one Hundred Doses one Dollar Is peculiar
to and {frue only 0f Hoods Sai.sapari1ln It Is
economy to buy Hoods.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16
TIE BOSTON
42-44.46-48 Newark Avenue, j. G.
OUTPOURING OF EASTER OPPORTUNITIES
At THE BOSTON
Specials f0i Saturday 5C0ning Week
Mems Clothing.

Suits, regular $500 grade, all Nh
sizes, "a to AZ, now on sale at.... VusUU
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-16

CHAPTER ZS.
An Act relating to cities of the first
class in this State, and providing for
the holding of municipal or charter cleo
tions therein, and regulating the terms
of elective and appointive officers there
in.
Be it enacted by the Senate and Cen
eral Assembly of the State Of New Jer-
sey:-
/. Hereafter in all cities of the first
class in this State all municipal officers
required to be elected therein shall be
voted for and elected on the first Tues
day after the first Monday of November
inTeach year, and upon the same official
ballots required by law for the election of
State and county officers, and not other
wise; and the said ballots voted as afore-
said for such municipal officers shall be
canvassed and the result of any such
election as to such officers shall be de-
termined as now provided by law in the
case of county officers, and certified to
the city clerk of such city.
g. Hereafter the terms of office of all
municipal officers elected or to be elect
ed in cities of the first-class shall com
mence and date from twelve o'clock noon
on the first day of January next follow
ing the election Of such officers.
8. Every municipal officer theretofore
elected holding office In such city on the
first Monday In May, eighteen hundred
and ninety-seyen, shall continue in Office
and his term of office shall be and the
same is hereby extended from the time
when his term Of Office would otherwise
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE.

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 13-Wheat opened
fairly steady this morning but soon showed
signs Of weakness, losing 1ac quite early in
the session, recovered a little and ruled dull
for nearly an hour, then became quite active
and scored a good advance from the low
point by IL a.. m. On the whole, today's mar
ket was dull and uninteresting with a very
nervous feeling prevailing An order of any
size could not have been filled on either side
without materially affecting prices. So the
trade wriggled along, the price see-sawing
up and down within limited area up to noon
The Weare Commission company says that
the Americans may sell options, but the for
eigners are taking the cash stuff. One thing
IS certain, these conditions cannot last much
longer The trade will again wake up to the
fact that they have sold that which they will
want badly later and find difficulty in get
ting it. Mr.. Hill, president of the Great
Northern railroad, is quoted as saying that
early in the season his road had counted on
getting &C, COO 900 bu in their territory to haul
this year. but that the thrashing returns
have been so bad that they have cut their
estimate about 20 600 bu.
December wheat opened at S719c, against
S73sc yesterday, declined to S6Sc, advanced
to S7Ac, lost 1sc, frmed up to S71Ac, lost
Lice, frmed up to S7&c, lost &c, gained &c
by 11:20 a. m, and by noon held at size
May wheat opened at S712c, being 12c better
than yesterday, dropped to S6Ac hrmed up
to Sc lost 1-16c, advanced to S75sc, declined
to S71sc by 1:25 a. M, and by noon held at
87esc.
The demand for cash wheat was very good
>Aday, No. l northern going freely at 1Ac
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
SALTWATER NEWS.
Sew Order in the Schulenburg-
ROeckeIer Assignment Case.

ROeckeIer Assignment Case.
Judge Lewis. of the Ramsey county
district court, acting for Judge Willis
ton. of the First district, signed an
order on Tuesday, limiting the filing of
releases in the matter of the assign
ment of the Schulenburg- -Boeckeler
Lumber company to Nov. 5, and the
order was followed yesterday by the
filing of a report of the receipts and
disbursements of David Bronson, as
sienee for the Minnesota end of the
concern. The report shows that neary
all of the property has been converted
into cash, and amounts to $64, 10.
His disbursements are as follows:
General expense, $1,646.2S; labor and
clerk hire in operating store, etc, ST.
341 .96; taxes, $2,S55; insurance, $1,053;
preferred claims paid by order of the
court, S604:41; paid purchaser of assets
money collected by assignee after the
sale and before confirmation $592.5S;
paid to redeem stock of the Saltwater
gas and electric light company,
81, $780, paid to redeem stock Of the
ST. CroiX Boom corporation, $4151.11;
total disbursements, $14, 1924 net bal
ance cash on hand, $49, 9,763.36. The
date of hearing the claims, etc, has
been set for Nov. 8, and as soon after
that time as possible a distribution of
the assets will be made. The assign
nent will probably not be wound up at
that time, however, inasmUch as a
number of suits have been brought
against the assignee.
The Schulenburg-B -Boeckeler Lumber
company, at the time of its failure
some years ago. was one of the largest
numbering concerns On the river, own
ing mills and yards at st. Louis, and a
mill in this city, together with large
amount of property, such as real es-
tate, lands, etc. At the time of the as,
sgnment two assignees were appoint
ed, one to take charge of the affairs Of
the concern in the northwest, and an
other to take charge of its affairs in st.
Louis. The court made an order fix
ing Aug 10, 1896, as the last day upon
which releases could be filed. but an
extension of time was secured by
creditors, who feared that if thsy filed
releases here they would be prevented
from participating in the distribution
of assets at st. Louis. An order was
made at ST. Louis a few days ago,
holding that the filing of releases here
would not be a bar against further
dividends from the ST. Louis assignee,
and this order was followed by Judge
Lewis order limiting the time OF filing
claims. The st. Louis end of the. con-
Germ has paid a dividend of a little
more than % per cent, but no one is
able to say just how much the entire
concern will pay.
The Ed Douglass departed yesterday
with a raft of logs for Laird, Norton
Sc Co., Winona.
The town board of the town of Bay
town. has decided to call special town
meeting for early in November, when
the question of whether or not to pay
the town bonds held by George Kern
will be voted on. The bonds were
given him when he enlisted and
amount to $141. They have been out
lawed for several years, but some
membrs of the town board are anxious
to pay his claim and will submit the
matters to the voters of the district.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
ST. PAUL GRAIN.


Quotations on hay, grain. feed, ETC., fur
nished by Griggs Bros, commission mer-
chants:
Wheat-Wheat was little stronger yester-
day, closing at the highest point for the day.
No. 1 northern. SS12@90c; No. northern, $50
S712c.
Corn-No. yellow, 27@2714c; No. 3, 26@
2615c.
Rye-43d44c.
Barley-24@2Sc.
Oats-No. 2 white, 21@2l1zc; No. 3. 1870
201zc.
seed-Timothy, s1.2O@1.4O; red clover, $500
1880; fax, 99c@S1.
Flour-Patent, per Dbl, $4.S0d5. 20; straight
$44OQ4.6G; bakers, $4d450; rye flour, 5000
$40.
Ground Feed and Nilstuffs = No. 1 feed
81. .25@11.75; coarse cornmeal, s10.50@10.75;
bran, bulk, $7.50GS: shorts, $9G9.50.
Hay-Market holding steady, with good de-
mand for all qualities: choice to fancy up
land, $6@6.5O; fair to good wild upland, $59
5.75; inferior qualities $4@4.75; timothy, good
to choice. sos. Straw steady; oats, ss.25;
rye, $3.5o@4.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS.
GRAIN GOSSIP.

Gossip by private wire to c. H. F. Smith
& Co., St. Paul, members of the New York
stock exchange and Chicago board of trade
New York exporter writes: II can not
understand how those smart Chicago specu-
lators get influenced by export purchases.
We all know that Europe has to buy every
bushel of our surplus whether they buy to-
day or next month. 1 only can tell you one
thing; that Europe does not stop one single
day to buy our wheat. Last Friday and
Saturday Germany bought; Monday and yes
terday Antwerp got the craze, and today
England has the buying fever
Closing Cables-Paris: Flour October, 5
lower; January, % lower Wheat: October,
unchanged; January 10 lower. Antwerp:
Red winter, 1914 lower; Walla unchanged.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Oct 13-Flour-Re 27,-
4S5 bbls; exports, 1873 bbls; more active,
quiet. Buckwheat -four quiet. Buckwheat
dull. Cormeal quiet. Rye steady. Barley
dull. Barley malt dull. Wheat-Receipts,
S9725 bu; exports, 136,066 bu; spot firm; op-
tions opened steadier on better cables than
expected, broke badly under long and short
selling but recovered full on heavy export
purchases, and closed strong at %@Bc. net
advance; No. 2 red. May, s21sG9Sasc. closed
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
DULUTH GRAIN.

DULUTH, Mimi. Oct, 13.-Market active
and somewhat firmer; December opened un-
changed at SIC; sold off to S55sc at $50; up to
S734 @S77sc at p. M. and closed nc up at
S7%c. Cash-5O,OOO mills, $4,000 shippers.
Wheat No. 1 hard cash, 9OAc; No. northern
cash. SS3lc; October, SS&c; December S7&c;
May, SSAc; No. northern cash. S51ac; Oe-
tober. S51kc; No. 8, SO24c; rejected, 7O@77c.
To. arrive-No. hard, 9Oa4c; No. l northern,
SS%c; rye, 451ac; No. oats, 21c; No. oats,
21c; fax, $1.O3; corn, 271s@27c barley, 26c.
Car spection-Wheat, 379 cars; corn, cars;
oats, cars; rye, cars; barey, 81 cars;
flax, 46 cars. Receipts-Wheat 516,511 bu;
corn. 1869 bu; oats, 1851 bu; rye. S7SS bu;
barley, 80 1886 bu; fax, 81, $50 bu. Shipments
Wheat, 1299S9 bu; barley, 1854 bu.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-14
NEW YORK MINING STOCKS.
BOSTON MIMIC SHARES.
SECURITIES LISTED.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The governors of the
stock exchange met today and approved the
listing of the appended securities: Northern
Pacific Railway company $1,OS6 600 add tional
prior lien, railway and land grant per cent
gold coupons; Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf
Railway company $9,245,O goo; Central Trust
mortgage per ps cent ib bonds and sIS 29i 81 7os 5
certificates of deposit for capital stock; ST.
Louis & San Francisco Railroad company
$795,S0O common stock represented by the
voting trustees certificates; Kansas City Gas
company, $3,750,Oc0 first mortgage per cent
gold bonds of 1922; st. Louis Terminal Cup
pies Station and Property company $S,G00, 900
gold bonds of 1917