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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
DH ED.

FARLEY.on Sunday. April A, 1897, James
Funeral will take place on Wednesday,
April {, at nine A. M, from laS Seventh
street.
NEWKIRK-O Saturday, April 8, 1897,
Sarah, widow of Henry G. Newkirk,
aged 70 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services on Tuesday, April
Is, at eight p NJ, from her late residence,
81 Bergen avenue, corner Ege avenue.
Heights.
MARTIN-On Sunday. April 4, 1897, at
Marine Hospital, Stapleton, S. T.,
Thomas Martin, beloved husband of
Catharine Martin, in his 4Sth year.
p. NJ, from st. Agnes Chapel, Halliday
street and Communipaw avenue, Jersey
City. Relatives and friends respectfully
BOUCHER. Suddenly, in this city, on
Monday. April 5, 1897. John Boucher,
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services on
Wednesday. April z at eight P. NJ. from
his late residence, No. IS West Hamilton
place. Interment at Castleton, N. Y, on
Thursday, April 5.
FIELD.--In this city, on Monday. April
5, 1897; Ann Field, In her Saith year.
Funeral private, on Wednesday, April
r at $3.50 P. NJ, from her late residence,
No. 81 Suydam avenue.
ROBINSON.-On Tuesday, April 6. 1897
at Camden, s. G., Frank G.. Robinson
son OF Charles and Martha P. Robin
son.
Funeral notice later
VAN WINKLE.--At his late residence.
No. S031s Eighth street, on Monday,
April 5, 1887, Jacob c. Van Winkle.
q aged 54 years..
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the North
Baptist Church, Jersey avenue and
Fourth street, on Thursday, April 8, at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
BRYAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Martyr of Reputation Calls ON
McKInfeY.

WASHINGTON, April 6, 97-There
were some important callers at the
White House this morning before the
Cabinet assembled at II O'Clock First
came Senator Hanna of Ohio, who had
just returned from Ohio, whittier he went
to cast his vote at the municipal election
yesterday He was with Mr. Mckinley
half an hour. When he emerged he said,
commenting upon the elections, that they
were without any local significance.
While Mr.. Hanna was still in the White
House Mr.. Bryan, the late Democratic
candidate for President called with Rep
resentative Mcmillan of Tennessee, to
pay his respects to his successful rival.
They were Immediately ushered into Mr..
McKinley's private office. The Presi-
dent, who was talking with group of
gentlemen, advanced and the President
and the defeated candidate shook hands
cordially: Mr.. Bryan remarked upon
the PRESIDENTS apparent good health and
the latter spoke of the fact that he had
seen by the newspapers that Mr.. Bryan
was here to argue case before the Su-
preme Court. He also said he had re-
few days ago but as yet had not had
time to read it.
There is no law which compels you to
read 1t, remarked Mr.. Bryan, smiling.
After some further exchange of cour-
tesies and pleasantries Mr.. Bryan retired.
He expressed desire to be shown
through the White House, and Doorkeep-
er Dubois conducted him through the va
rious parlors and the conservatory. In
the main corridor, just as he was emerg
ing, he met Mrs. Mckinley, who was go
ing out for a drive, and saluted her cor
daily. Mrs. Mckinley acknowledged the
salute with a smile, but it is doubtful
whether she recognized him. On the
portico, while awaiting the arrival of the
carriage, In which he had driven to the
with newspaper T, M men. Who no asked ossi for his his
views on the Ohio and Michigan elections
yesterday They indicate that confidence
has been restored he said, laughing
heartily. "They need no explanation from
me- he added; they speak for them
selves.
Senator Platt of New York was also
among the early callers today. He had a
brief talk with Mr.. Mckinley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
THE DISABLED PURITAN.
Fault WAS In the Antique Designs of
Her Engines Not Her officers.

WASHINGTON, April 6, 1S97.-After a
careful inquiry into the conditions under
which the monitor Puritan was disabled
on her way north from Charleston last
month, naval court of inquiry have
fixed the responsibility for the breakdown
on the designs, which are old, and has
acquitted the naval officers from blame.
The report of the court of inquiry,
which was held at New York on the
18th ultimo, was made public today after
receiving the approval of Secretary Long.
It finds that the machinery and boilers
of the ship, as far as could have been
foreseen when she sailed from New
York, and considering the design, were
in fairly suitable condition for extended
service at sea. They, however, were
faulty in design, and should have had
larger bearings for the journals. Chief
Engineer Farmer, of the New York Navy
the ship for sea. The Board finds that
the officers also aboard ship managed the
machinery in proper fashion and rec
ommend that no further proceedings
be had.
The defects in the Puritan machinery
as revealed by the examination of the
court are:-Tubes leaking, the after fur
mace of one boiler collapsed, crank shaft
brasses badly worn, while metal in the
ent in unserviceable condition, pass over
valve requiring slight repairs, journals
requiring turning and crank shafts
realignment. The port engine could not
be started at all, although the cause was
not apparent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
TO AID MRS. PARNBLL.
Irish Patriots Preparing a Testime NJ
iaI Tor the Great Leaders, Mother.

4 n
faI Tor the Great Leaders, Mother.
A number of Irish Nationalists met last
night in response to an Invitation issued
by Judge John Kenny and Michael B.
Holmes, to confer as to the best means
to be adopted to cooperate with the
gentlemen in Dublin who have decided to
present a testimonial to Della T. S. Par
nell, mother of the late Irish leader,
Chardes Stewart Parnen. The following let
ter from DR.. Croise, Archbishop of Cashel,
which accompanied his contribution to the
fund was read
The Palace, Thurles, March I, 1897
My Dear Mr.. Harrington-It would be in
deed a burning shame and reproach to US
all, to those of US especially who, like my
self, appreciated to the fullest extent the
great and successful labors of the late
Mr.. ParneN in the cause OF his country,
to have it said of us, and said with truth,
that, while recognizing the transcendent
merits OF the son, we were allowing his
mother to pine in absolute want in our
by you in limited Ireland" few weeks
ago. Humbly following, therefore, in the
footsteps of the Archbishop of Dublin, 1
enclose small subscription of G10 to-
wards the contemplated ttxnd and take
leave at the same time to express my sur
prise as well as deep concern at not see
ing the movement more warmly taken up
AMI supported by the admirers of the dead
chief, especially in Dublin and throughout
the country.
| remain
Ny Dear Mr.. Harrington,
Yours very faithfully,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
ENTHUsIAsTIO FOB Hoos.
John A.. Toften Addresses a Large
Meeting in Pythagoras Hall.


A crowded meeting was held in
Pythagoras Hall, at Newark avenue and
Third street, last evening. Taxpayers.
citizens and large delegation of Build
ing and Loan Association members were
present to hear discussed the issues of
the campaign. Mr.. John A. Totten was
the speaker of the evening, and he held
the attention of the citizens to the ad-
jourIment of the meeting He drew the
attention of his audience to the past rec
ord OF the Republican party. He showed
where the promised reform failed. he
told how the grand old Reform party had
hoodwinked the people
They have created new Offices he
said, ''raised salaries, raised taxes and
drove property owners out of the city
business men go bankrupt, the tenants
1eaye the town, and the Building and
Loan people lose their investments Mr.
w Queen. the champion of Equal Taxa.
zion issue, g Democrat, tried to save this
city. Are the people blind? Are the tax
payers too ignorant to see their saliva
ton? Now they know they cannot trust
Republican reform and promises Now
they see but too late the value of prop
erty go lower and yower. But let us
save what can be saved-trust a busi-
ness man for Mayor, Mr.. Edwin Hoos, a
man who has a property and business
record of the last thirty years in this city
before the taxpayers. Judge by it, and
1t will show. you that such Il man is able.
y Ww4fls hc taxes care OF MS own property,
tojbe trusted with the care of yours.
I'VE do not care for party politics. we
dol not favor any political party, but we
Wdnt an honest, trusted housekeeper for
this city
This desperate crowd who have held
this much tax-ridden city at their mercy,
must be told through the coming election
that the people, property owners and
tenants. want man for Mayor who is
able and worthy to be entrusted with the
care Of this large city. and the interest
involved" !" MIR Totten's snaecb ioete5
oyer an hour. and many times he was
cheered to an echo.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL SWORN IN
John p. Stockton distinguishes the
Office 10 Samuel III. Grey

Especial to The Jersey City News."1
TRENTON, April 6, 1S97-After serving
the State in the capacity of Attorney
General for nearly a score of years, the
Hon. John Potter Stockton yesterday
went out of office and the Hon. Samuel
FL. Grey was formally made the law of
fieer of New Jersey.
The oath of Office was administered to
Mr. Grey by Chief Justice Magic. No
changes will be made in the Attorney Gen
erals office with respect to the clerical
force.
Mr.. Stockton will resume the practice
Of law. He has already engaged suite
of offices in the Dawson Building, Jersey
CITY, to which he is transferring his valu-
aole law library from the Capitol.
Attorney General Grey has for many
yers. His father was Phillip j. Grey, a
nattve OF Dublin, Ireland, who came to
America and settled in Camden where he
was very prominent citizen in his day.
and was the first editor and proprietor Of
the West. Jersey Press .
The Attorney General was born in Cam
den, April 6, 1886. After receiving a com
mon school education and at the age of
Il; IN ne = entered the law office of the late
until he was admitted to the bar in No
vember, 1857. Four years later he became
q 81, counsellor He was Prosecutor of the
1856, until April, 1873 He served as a
member Of the constitutional commissions
Of 1873 and 1894. He was President Of the
Commission in the latter year He was
a member of the Republican State Com
ntlittee from 1868 10 1871, was a Presiden-
tial Elector in 1872 and 1896 when he
east e3 i1is vote respectively for Grant and
the prosecution III the Laverty irnpeach-
nlent trial. He was a delegate ait large
TO the Chicago Republican Convention
and has been counsel for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company Frequently he
mas refused nominations for Congress and
the State Senate and other public offices
His salary is $1,000 a year and term
of office five years.
Ex-Attorney General Stockton is of the
Weli-known Jersey family, being a son of
the late Commodore Stockton of the II.
8. Navy. Mr.. Stockton was born at
Princeton, August 2, 1896, on the property
part of which is now the home of ex-
President Grover Cleveland He eraffI-
ated from Princeton College in 1913. and
studied law with the late Judge r. S.
Field. He was admitted to practice as
an attorney in lo4I, and was made a colln-
sellor in 1850 He, practiced law in New
Jersey until 1887, when he was appointed
" ). Minister to Rome by President Bu-
cnanan. Mr.. Stockton held that position
until 1861, when he returned to practice
OF law IN this city. In 1865 he was
elected to the United States Senate for
SIX years, but was unseated after serv-
ing one year. He was, however, re-elect-
ed to the United States Senate for the
term commencing March 4, 1869, and serv-
ell the full term, when he returned to
Trenton and resumed the practice of law
Mr.. Stockton has been a delegate to sew
eral National Democratic Conventions
T.e was appointed Attorney General in
1S77, and in 1882, 1887 and 1892 he was re-
appointed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
LOUISIANA LEVEES SAFE.
Flood Situation at ST. Louis OF a Re-
assuring Csaracfer.

NEW ORLEANS, La, April 6, 1897
Another day of good weather has aided
the work of protection and the Louisiana
levees are still safe. Supplies were hur-
ried in every direction and mud forts are
rising above the levees, making them
safer and stronger to resist a general
yielding. In the city are many fiat cars
loaded with gravel filed sacks ready to
be moved at a moments notice and the
country is following the city's example,
for in case of emergency the time re-
quired to fill sacks would count.
The levees all over the State are hold
ing out splendidly, even the La Fourche
line given up several days ago is still in
tact. But despite this fact there is no
feeling of overconfidence On the con-
trary building is being hurried along.
The members of the Levee Boards are
keeping away from the city, each mem
Der has certain section assigned to
him, and each has his forces as well dis
eiplined as an army of regulars. Each
board reports that its line is holding and
tnat the outlook is encouraging.
captain Derby, the United States en-
glneer IN charge of the district still has
fears of the Tensas line, but his assist
ants and forces, besides the State regu-
lars and volunteers, have been working
away for a week and the condition of
Things is better. The Atchafalaya line
also considered weak at one time, reports
that its safety depends on the river
banks holding. If there are breaks near
the Atchafalaya basin, the chances will
not be as good, but just now the section
considers its levees equal to most in the
State. Captain Derbys hope is to raise
the weakest parts of the line to four
feet above the 1898 mark. The embank-
ments thrown up are intended to only
serve as a guide for the people, who must
Immediately strengthen and broaden the
work, making the tops as wide as pos
sibles. That is the meaning of the Gov
ernor's proclamation, which the engineers
second heartily.
ST. LOUIS, April 6, 1S97.-With the con-
tinuance of cool and clear weather the
flood situation is assuming a more re-
assuring aspect here. There has been
no change in the height of the river dur
ing the past twenty-four hours and the
gauge still reads 27.8 feet, sixteen inches
below the danger line
Dr. Frankenfield the local weather OBJ
server, in his report today, says
The river at St. Louis will change but
little for two or three days with a ten
dency toward a slight rise. The Missouri
will rise steadily.
The upper Mississippi will rise slowly
from Hannibal north and fall slightly to
the south.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
COUNTY HEALTH MATTERS.
Board Wants Vital Statistics Re-
ported Eaore Quickly.

The meeting of the County Board of
Health yesterday was brief and devoid of
anything of an exciting character. An
application was received for permit to
disinter the body of Branislaw BrowslSi,
who died Of scardet fever on February is,
1895. If the body is buried in a metallic
caskst the permit will be granted, but if
not it will have to remain in it's present
resting place for three years f-om the
Gate of interment. Belated certificates CT
the birth of Lula and William F. Kranicn
were received for filing Lulu was born on
July %. 1879, and Mary Pane Mellon
officiated at the birth. William F. was
ushered into the world on February 5, 1882,
under the supervision of Mrs Mari Lerche,
a midwife. 1t was suggested that affi-
davits should be produced as proof that
these persons were really born, but the
suggestion was not adopted, as certificates
of other births are received without ques-
tion
The Board was asked to permit the
dfsinterment of the body of Walter Day,
who died of smallpox on January 6, 1871.
The relatives desire to remove the from
the Jersey City Cemetery to cemetery in
Flushing. L. I. The permit will not be
granted as the State law prohibits the
disinterment of smallpox victims
4 communication was received from
John w. Hill, an expert hydraulic engineer
III SllicliAilcSCl, OHIO, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Clerk
g. J. Rooney for his courtesy in supply
ing him with monthly reports of the
county's vital statistics. He speaks highly
of Mr.. Rooneys kindness and courtesy,
but his remarks are not news to any
body here who has had occasion to meet
Mr.. Rooney. Mr.. Hill entertains a hope
that he will have the pleasure of meet
ing Mr.. Rooney some time and expressing
his thanks in person.
letter was received from the Rev.
George G. Wilding asking if the marriage
license bill passed by the Legislature has
become law. The letter was referred to
the counsel. Counselor Winfield was di-
rected to ascertain why no return has
been made to the Board of the birth Of
William Wayne. on january TO- 1895. and
Of Florence Wayne, on April 12. 1896. Mr..
Winfield will also enquire why Justice Of
the Peace Smith, of this city, has not
reported the marriage of Harry Meyer to
Kate Rrerenberg on July 16, 1896.
County Physician Converse reported that
two cases Of diphtheria had been sent
to the hospital for contagious diseases at
Snake Hfll, and that the patients are
progressing favorably. The health IN
spectors made reports on some nuisances
and that wound up the business
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
MUST PAY TIE TAX.
State Beard of Assessors Upheld
Against the storage Battery Go.

Especial to tThe Jersey City News.''1
TRENTON, April 6, 1897.-The Supreme
Court this morning rendered. a decision
in the case of the Electric Storage Bat
terry Company against the State Board
of Assessors. The prosecutors object
ed to an annual tax levied on them on
their capital stock of S13,500, 900. This
tax was for the year 1895 and amounted
to s4,425. The company was first or
ganized with a capital stock of $500.
This was increased to s1O000,oOO and the
entire issue of stock in excess of the
$500, was given to Gibbs and Payen for
patents held by them. The stock was
further increased $3,500,00O and the new
issue given out for other patents re-
quired
The company operates plant in Glou-,
cester which cost about 5000 and another
in Philadelphia which cost about $4,000.
Exemption from taxation was claimed
under the law which provides that where
80 per cent. of the invested capital is used
for manufacturing interests in the State
no tax shall be required The Court said
it had nothing before it to show how
much of their big issue of stock is repre-
sented in the New Jersey plant and how
much in the Pennsylvania plant. The
Court. therefore, gives Judgment in favor
of the State Board of Assessors. This
decision will also apply to the tax of
1896
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
PARLIAMENTARY CHESS.
[By Gable to the Associated

by Cable to the Associated Press.l
LONDON. April 6. 1Ss7.-The chess team
of the British House of Commons, which
will play a team composed of members
of the United States House of Represen-
tatives, will be composed of Mr. Arthur
Strauss, partner in the firm of A
Strauss & Co. and director of several
Cornish and foreign mines, who repre-
sents in Parliament the Camborne Divi-
sion of Cornwall; the Hon. Horace Cur
zon Plunkett, member for the South Divi-
sion of Dublin county; Mr. Atherley
Jones, author of the Miners Manual
and member for the Northwest Division
of Durham, and Mr.. John Howard Par
nell, elder brother of the late Charles
Stewart Parnell, member for South.
Meath. The members of Parliament men,
toned will choose fifth PLAYER.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
ELECTION IN GUATEMALA.
The Fight Between Barrios and
Morales Renewed with Bitterness.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 1887
Guatemala is in the turmoil of an cleo
ton The steamer Newport brought
news that the fight between President
Barrios and ex-Minister of War Prospero
J. Morales has stirred up old factional
troubles. Barrios and Morales are Bit
ter enemies. Barrios subjected Morales
to severe discipline while the latter was
Minister of War. Morales resented Bar
rios action. In a fit of anger he re-
signed from the Ministry and announced
himself as candidate for the Presi-
dency.
His announcement was favorably re-
ceived and his support steadily increased
Then Barrios became alarmed. He feared
little opposition to his reelection and
began to look for opportunities to in
crease his popularity. While the New
port was at Guatemala Barrios had SO
far succeeded in his plans to win the
support of the Church party. About ten
years ago ex-President Barrios, the uncle
of the present chief executive. exiled
from Guatemala Archbishop Casanova. a
popular ecclesiastic
The nephew BarrioS ordered Casanova, s
return, at the same time promising the
cnurchman reinstatement. The Arch
bishop returned to the Republic and was
met by Barrios and a large delegation Of
Guatemala a grand reception was being
arranged for the exile.
~
A Poor Diet.
~ Biohbsa"Poor sappehsad is literally starv-
Slobbs-"What's the matter with him?
Blohbs-sHe been living by his Wits
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
FRANzJ0sEF TO HIS CABINET.
[By Gable to the Associated press.1

by Gable to the Associated Press.
VIENNA, April 6, lS97.-Emperor Fran-
els Joseph has sent an autograph Ietter.
to Count Badeni.@ President of the Coun-
ell of Ministers, declining to accept the
resignation of the Cabinet His Majesty
says the government ought to devote it,
self to the general interests of the States,
undeterred by temporary party difficulty
and he assures the Cabinet of a continue
he expects the Ministers will Loyalty ana
unswervingly devote themselves to carry
ing out the principles of the programme
submitted on their assumption of office
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
NEW JERSEY LIBRARIANS.
Especial to .The Jersey city News."7

Especial to "The Jersey City News.',J
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. April 6, 1887
The second days session of the joint
meeting of the New Jersey Library AS
sociation and the Pennsylvania Library
Clubs convened this morning in the
Grand Atlantic Hotel The first matter
to be discussed was THE choice Of books
bert H. Smythe, Of the Boys Central
High School of Philadelphia. He was
followed by Professor g. c. Richardson's
son, Librarian of Princeton, N j.. who
dwelt on Prospects of the Princeton
University Library
The final question to be considered was
discussion was taken part in by Miss
Emma L; Adams of the Public Library
Of Plainfield, n j.: Miss Alice b Kroe-
phia, and Miss Mary p Farr, Of the
Girls Normal School of Philadelphia.
The convention will adjourn this after
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-06
OHIuAGo's ELECTION.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April s. 1Ss7-With raw
raining weather, one of the liveliest
Mayoralty contests ever seen in Chicago
is taking place today. OF the seven can
didates in the field, four are considered
to have at least a fighting chance for
election. They are Carter H. Harrison,
regular Republican; washington Hosing,
Gold Democrat and Business Mems S
Nominee, and John M. Harlan, Citizens
Independent. On account of the strong
fight which has been made against the
so-called Republican machine, it is con-
ceded that both Hosing and Harlan will
draw heavily from Sears strength Har-
rison is running on wide OPEN plat
form, and is expected to receive nearly
all the free silver votes. He is the fa>
vorite in the betting. National issues
have been ignored almost entirely by all
the candidates.