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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-06
0'BRIEN'S O'BRIEN'S
TIE GREAT
January Sale
that takes place every season. and the one that thousands Of our customers
have been waiting fr,
Will Begin This Afternoon,
At 2 O'Clock.
Our Store has been Closed ali Morning, until O'Clock, when the doors
we're thrown open and the GREAT SALE commenced.
You all know what one Of our January Sales means. The prices below,
and which prevail throughout The Store, tell the story:

Two cases Ginghams. worth
&C.; now 2 Use. per yard.
Five bales of Brown Cotton, SO
inches wide; worth &c.; now 3
Lee. per yard.
20 pieces All-Wool Scarlet
Flannel, worth l9c.; now 1Oc.
per yard.
SO pieces Glass Linen (checks),
worth &C.; now 4S-sc. per yard.
Five cases Twilled Crash,
worth &c.; now 1 Csc. per yard.
50 pieces Turkey Red Table
Damask. worth &c.; now
IL 1-2c. per yard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-06

a n Telephone orders receive prompt and careful attention
FREE DELIVERY THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-06

HOUSEKEEPING LINENS
Table Cloths.
Superior Quality German Damask:-
2 YDS. LONG .............. 98c.
Usual price, sI.29.
2A YDS. LONG ...-...... ST.
Usual price, $1.59.
8 YDS. LONG .......... s1.49
Usual price, s1,S9.
cE E5iEa Heavy Silver Blea'hea TABLE
2 YDs. LONG. ......... i 40
Value, $500.
214 LONG, 2 YDs. WIDE. s1.7s
Value, $2.35.
3s LONG, 2 YDS. wIDE.... S2.13
Value, $500.
Towels.
ALLsLINEN HUcK TOWELS hem
12ac each,
Actually worth 1Sc.
Fine Quality All-Linen HUCK TOW
ELS, knotted fringe,
&c.,
Usually sold at Csc.
Superior Quality All-Linen HUcK
TOWELS, either fringed or hemned,
zoe each,
Value. zoe.
Mems Unlaundered Shirts.
LOT 1. Good Muslin, Linen Bosom and
Bands, reinforced front and back French
&c.,
Actual value, SOC.
LOT @. Utica Nonpareil Muslin, extra
quality, linen bosom and bands, made
equal to custom shirts,
65c.,
Actual value 9oc.
Mems Laundered Dress Shirts
good muslin, reinforced front and back,
French sleeves,
69c.,
Actually worth 800.
Mems Night Shirts
Good Muslin, Fancy Embroidered
Fronts, full sizes and length,
43c.,
Actual value CSC.
MEMS DOMET FLANNEL NIGHT
SHIRTS, all sizes, extra length,
43c.,
Actually worth 75c.
e prompt and careful attention.
GHOTrT NEvv TCI,or,xr
The times., 1897-06-04
b. q o. SUMMER TOURS.
Valuable Publication for Pros
pecfive Travellers just Issued.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
recently issued To its many friends and
patrons volume of ESQ pages. entitled
Summer Tours" The book is richly IL
lustrate with steel engravings OF the
varions points OF historical interest along
the route, and contains hundreds Of repro
ductions of the picturesque landscapes
of the country through which the road
passes
The work is repiete with interesting
descriptions Of the beautiful scenery Of
the Adirondacks, the Alleghanys the White
Mountains, and the Catskiils; the quaint,
curious and wonderful formations and
bewiidertng z windings OF the famous caverns
at Luray; the attractions of Saratoga
and the far-famed springs located there,
whose medicinal properties have made
them famous to the boundaries OF civili-
Zation, as well as many valuable sugges-
tions to summer tourists in regard TO
routesfoT tours, hotel and other aCcOmnio oda-
tions
The work also contains many large
maps. made with special regard to the
convenience of the traveller, and likewise
contains complete lists Of the movements
of the lake, river and ocean steamer lines
for the surnmer of 1897, also the stop-over
privileges allowed on the various connecting
railroads of the country.
Copies of the book may be had upon
application TO the district passenger agent
The times., 1897-06-04
ORGANIZED LAB0RAND CUBA
District Assembly No. &c Arranging
for Mass Meeting.
a Committee Appointed for that
Purpose-Dedicatio Of the
Rea Monument.

District Assembly No. &c, knights Of
Labor, met last evening at Plasterers' Hall.
There was large attendance, as it was
generally known that some action wo uld be
taken looking TO the holding of mass
meeting OF the forces OF organized labor
of the District for the purpose OF giving
expression to their sympathy for the
Cubans in their struggle for freedom.
AT the last meeting of the assembly, IL
will he remembered, resolutions strongly
recommending the recognitionof the Cubans
as belligerents were adopted The suo-
ject was again discussed last evening, and
resulted in the appointment OF commit
tee to make arrangements for mass meet
ing to be held within the next week or
ten davs, the definite time and place to be
announced later.
The following committee was chosen
Messrs. e. f Moore, j E. Miles and a
c. Trophagan.
TIE following committee was appointed
ON the part of the assembly to arrange
for the dedication of the Rea Monument:
Messrs + K Potter, w E. Carr, Joseph g.
Fenton, j. F. o'Mora and w L. Bailey
The executive board reported that the
differences between Capt. E. s. Randall
and Painters Assembly, No. 1898, Knights
of Labor, had been amica bly, settled
The times., 1897-06-04
RENT BY AN EARTHQUAKE
ADgell Mountain, Near Pembroke,
Va, Split by Its Force.
Salt Wells Dried Up-Shocks Con-
tinued Two Days-Ignorant Pee
pie Crazy With Fear.

Roanoke, Va, June 3-From Giles county
done by the earthquakes Of Monday.
THERE'S large mountain near Pembroke,
Va, called ANGEL Mountain, on the top of
which i 5 an extinct crater about one mile
in length and one half mile in width, which
was filled with water and called Mountain
Lake II has been one of the most celebrated u
summer resorts in Virginia, hundreds Of
visitors annually flockingto thehotels which
have been built about it, During the earth
quake Angel Mountain was rent aSunder
for about one mile, the creyasse at some
points being five and six feet wide. One re-
suit or this split in the earth's crust has
been the gradual sinking of the lake, until
now it is reported that it Is entirely dry
Near Pearisburgis a rich valley, extend
ing out TO the Tennessee line, in which
are located the salt wells of the celebrated
Mathieson alkali works. 1t was learned
yesterday evening that tie wells which
had been supplying tie salt works with
water are dry, and the company, which
represents over $1,0o0,o0o capital and
gives employment to from 900 to 1000
hands, is at a standstill
No less than three separate and distinct
shocks have hen felt in that section dur
ing the last two days, and the people
so terrified that they are camping in OUT
houses and tents, fearing to occupy their
dwellings.
This section OF the county is some distance
from the railroad, and there is no tele-
graphic communication, but the informa-
ton here given is reported by responsible
parties, who have just returned from visit
through that locality.
One man says it is impossible to picture
the abiect terror of the negroes and ilit-
crate whites. They cannot account for the
disturbances, and are wandering and pray
ing around the county in a half-crazed con-
dition. From all sections of the valley and
mountain come reports Of houses being
shaken to the ground, and that the springs.
which have made Giles county famous, are
running muddy water, and in great many
instances have gone entirely dry.
The times., 1897-06-04
MIR. wIGHTis NEW YORK TRIP.
Municipal Affairs There Conpar red
with District Institutions.


Commissioner Wight has returned 10 Lis
duties at the District building after an
absence of three days in New York and
Philadelphia. whiiein New York he visit ed
all OF tic rolice stations aud found most
of them to he old and unfit for tile service
for which they are intended
One station, however, In the Ninth pre-
cipGt, is being erected on modern grin
ciples, at a cost Of about SEE, 900 The
police OF New York get 81 400 per annum
and arc required TO purchase three uni
forms year. IL was obser we'd by Ccsnlfis-
sioner wigh. that New York city ex-
pends more on her police depar tinent tian
this city spends for its entire municipal
service
The police force OF New York costs that
city between Sc ,oG0 900 and 81 600, 200.
There are about $500 members of the
force About ! 400 of the members Of
the present force were appointed under
the new regime. Appointments are made
and disinissals ordered on the merit system
The men are required TO maintain neat
appearance and are prohibited from swing
ing their hatons. The firemen OF New
York. in the opinion of Commissioner Wight,
hfbNt bCoNti tbofi nave ilAt ppifcs.
Commissioners Wight called upon Col. War
ing, in charge OF the street cleaning de
partment Of New York, and learned that
the city was divided into sections, for
the purpose OF street cleaning, aud man
employed as sweeper must clean $500
square yards ia the residence portion Of the
city fouf times a day, or 5000 square
yards in the business section OF the city
twice a day.
The times., 1897-06-04
ON A MISSION FROM GOMEZ
Capt Smith. Of the Cuban Army.
Tells a Graphic Story.
He VIII Speak Tonight at the New
National heater-His Views on
the Cuban Situation.


Capt. W. d. Smith, an American, who
has been for two years serving in the
Cuban army with Gen. Maxine q Gomez, W as
before the Senate Subcommittee on Foreign
Relations yesterday for nearly two hours,
telling the story OF his life in Cuba. He
described the present Cuban situation In
detail az he viewed it. Mr. Smith is EN-
phatieaIly OF the opinion that Spain viii
never be aiae To conquer the island.
1t wasiearnedlast night that Capt. Smith
is here ION inission'' from Gen Gomez
He expressed the most definite opinion yet
given on the probable duration OF the war
He was quoted by friend last night as
having said that the struggle would be
over II the United States recognized the
beligerent rights OF the Cuban patriots
II, however. the beliigerent rights were
not recognized the war would result never
theiess In victory for the insurgents, but
the end would, OF course, be deferred much
longer.
Capt. Smith attended the lawn party Ia
aid OF the cause last evening He will
speak tonight at the New National Theater,
where ne VIII relate some of his expert
ences In the war.
The times., 1897-06-04
wOMAN's BICYCLE RACE.
Miss Wilder Leading In the Sis
DAYS. Contest.

The midnight score for the ladies' six
day race at Center Market Hall was Miss
Wilder, 244: Miss Thomas, 229; Miss Toner.
q 5: Miss Owens, 1876; Miss Woods, 1S4;
Miss Davis, las.
Ali OF the riders are working steadily
and conscientiously, and as the end of the
race draws near the attendance is getting
larger
Sadie Thomas is making a strong effort
to catch the leader, Miss Wilder, but she
is still fifteen miles behind number Cf
those present last evening claimed that
Miss Thomas was not being fairly treated
by the scorers, and hereafter the score
board viii be closely watched by her
friends, who are confident she can win
the race
Three special events We're run last night
The first was race against time by Cliff
ford Brush for one mile. He made the dis
tance in 2:37.
The messen gers three-mile handicap
race between Smith, Major and Arnold was
won by Smith tscratch), Arnold 1.-TWO lapsl
second, Major (three laps) third Time,
9:28
In the two-mile race between Doyle and
Short, Doyle fell and Short won in 1907
Manager James L. Wilson announces
that special races VIII again be run Re
tween and 10 O'Clock tonight.
The times., 1897-06-04
CUBAN MEMORIAL sfEETING.
American 1iartyrs to Spanish OPP
pressiou 10 BE Houored.

pressiou 10 Be Honored.
A mass meeting will be hello tonight at
the National Theater in memory of the
American citizens who have died in the
cause of Cuba. The martyrs whose mem
cries will be honored are Gen. Jose daria
T. Aguirre, Col. Carlos Il. euirre, Col
Gordon, Correspondent Crosby, of the
Chicago Record; Cofespoa dent Charles
Gavin. Major w. osgood and Dr. Ruiz
Senator Daniel, Of Virginia, has been
invited 10 preside, and there will be on
the plat form the following named we'll
known business men, who viii act as
vice presidents:
Ron Charles Turner, " II HoitZman
Julius Lansburgb. b. f. Robertson, Frank
Hume, James l.. Norris, II f. Evans,
Noble u Larner, George T. Budd, Hon T.
c. Fletcher. Col X. B Boyd. Col Charles
r. Capbeard. Thomas Jarvis. s. Kann, Ben
jaiiin W Guy, J. A Luttrell Emmeus ).
Smith, Harry ID. Parker. B Bridget, Charles
Baum. II. Fishman, l. Eiseman, G. A
Knecs J. c. Ergood. Joseph Auerhach,
DR. WHIT HuuHeil, William II Warner,
Charles Rouff. u. n Walford Eli jah Smith,
G. Morse. ] s. Bigeiow. II c. Karr, Walter
b. Williams. j. l. johnson, B F Guy.
IL Strickland. James ). Davis, s. 7
Davis, T. o. Jones, John Marr, Herman
Koss and Albert Lake.
The meeting will be held under the
auspices OF the Cuban League and will be
called to order by the president or the
leagre. Gen William II Brown, who viii
Introduce Senator Daniei as the permanent
chairman. Letters will be read showing
clearly the horrible condition that exists
in CUBA and the shocking atrocities that
are being daily committed there by the
Spanish oppressor, asd q number of sd
dresses will be delivered.
The times., 1897-06-04
GARBAGE PLANT A NUISANCE.
Commissioners Approve the Recon-
mendatious as TO the Crematory.


The Commissioners have approved the
accommodation of Health Officer Wood
ward, in regard to the report of Inspector
Beaumont, relative to the complaint Of
certain citizens as to odor emanating
from the new Smith garbage crematory,
located on the grounds back of the old
Naval Observatory. DR.. Woodward recon-
mendec the adoption of Inspector Beau
mont's report, finding the crematory peo-
pie guilty of failure 10 live up TO their con-
tract, TO furnish plant of 100 tons daily
capacity and one that would be free from
odor. The Commissioners approval of the
report therefore stamps the concern as a
nuisance.
For some time complaints have reached
the health office that noxious oGors were
escaping from the furnace, and making
the surrounding atmosphere disaereeafIe
Co the citizens of the vicinity These
complaints were all Investigated and found
TO be well founded About two weeks
ago Inspector Beaumont was detailed by
the health office to watch the crematory
and make daily reports. His reports
confirmed the complaints of the citizens
The trouble is said 10 be due partly to AN
insufficient capacity and the consequent
overcharging of the furnace, and also to
an inadequate covering of the shells, re-
sulting in tie escape OF the odor. Both
these defects, it is 5; id, can be overcome
without serious difficulty.
TIE capacity of the furnace at present
Is between seventy-five and eighty tons
daily, as against 100 tons daily capacity
promised in the contract. The contractors
have advanced the argument that they
have not added the ether twenty-five tons
capacity because of the fact that they
preferred TO wait until the Commissioners
took some action in the matter of the COM
plants
The Commissioners will give hearing to
the crematory people at an early date.
The times., 1897-06-04
VARIETY Ar camnofL HALL
diversified s1stertssnusent fo Raise
Fands for the iuststate.


Fands for the iuststute.
The talent of Carresl Institute gave a
potpoaTr OF athletics. music. drama and
minstrelsy last night at the Institute Hail.
which was erowded, as y always the
ease whenever that clever eoterie combine
TO give an enter taIument.
The program was opsnsd with the "Lut
Spiel overture. played with splendid pre-
cision by the Carroll Institute Orchestra,
under the direction of Mr.. Ben Judsoh,
and wa S followed by an. AT Home. by the
Misses hathaway, Irwin, Rowland, Lack
aye, Jegee and seottsmitb, to Meet the
Gentlemen OF the Dramatic Club and Mia
strels''
As the curtain rose on "a dainty drawing
room scene, with the fair young hostesses
and receiving party awaiting the ARRIVAL
of their guests, the audienee testified It's
appreciation by rounds OF applause that
continued as each "eailer' was announced
by Butler Harry Leigh and made his ohei,-
anee to the ladies, The idea was novel
one and furnished clever vehicle for the
oiio of songs, recitations and character
sketches contributed by each visitor pres
ent, as well as the ladies themselves.
Mr.. Al. stearn, a Washington boy who
is playing an engagement this week at
the Grand Opera House, gave limitations
from Lord Chumiey," "Waag," and
1.-The Henrietta" and was succeeded by
Mr.. Charles Beehtel with q baritone solo,
which he sang with telling effect. Miss
X. Irwin gave recitation from owen
Meredith; MFR. George Cox sang a pretty
song abont sweethearts, and Mr.. George
O'Connsr and Mr. Percy +. Leach divided
the honors as singers of minstrel ditties.
Miss Edna scott-Smith sang u eoio. nd
there was dialect sketch 10y Mr.. Charles
Green, and an oid-time darky seraon Ly
Mr.. Harry Leigh.
The second part OF the prograni wes
devoted To "A Few Moments In the eynl,p
with acrobaties by Prof. Joyce and Messrs
Gnitchett, O'Doneghue, McAfee aud Nor
sell. and an exciting broadsword c.I;test
by Messrs. Nelson and Griffin The light
weight boxing by Masters Bowaey md
Baldwin, and the song and dance trio by
Messrs. Leach, O'Connor and Mccarthy,
scored deserved encore.
The entertainment was given for the
purpose OF raising funds To enlarge the
stage of the Carroll Institute Hall.
The times., 1897-06-04
THE SPANIARDs IN CUBA.

Hon. A. G.. Riddle to Deliver a Lee
ture on the Subject.
Hon. A G.. Riddle, the veteran lawyer.
will tell what he personally knows OF
Spanish phsrule of Cuba as soon as suita
ble place can be secured He was co!I-
snl on the island, and his duties at that
time gave MIN exceptional facilities for
the study of the despots and victims. Gen
william Henry Browne will preside on
the occasion. and due notice will lie given
Of time and place.
Mr. Riddle always was an interesting
speaker, and no doubt his talk on Cuba
wilt set forth In vivid colors the tyranny
Of the Spaniards and the suffering of the
Cubans
The times., 1897-06-04
SAYILLE-LEWIs EUPfIkLS
They Are United in Marriage at st,
Thomas Church.
Vice President Hobart to Enter
tain Party of Gentlemen.
Notes and Personals.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Saville,
to Mr. Fulton Lewis took place yesterday
at high noon, at st. Thomas Church, the
Rev Mr. Aspin wall officiating,
The church was adorned with quantities
of red and white roses, palms and by
drangeas.
The ushers, who were Mr.. James Long
street, 1r., Mr.. Joseph Bradley, Mr.. Frank
Davis aud DR.. Stuart. preceded the bridal
party to the altar, where they were met
by the groom and his best man, Mr. Reeve
Lewis.
The bridesmaids We're Miss Eshlerina Nc
Cready. of Connecticut, aad Miss Eastman
Green. daughter of the late Mr.. oeeaia
Green, OF this city. They were attired
similarly In white organdies, trimmed
with dainty frills of the same. They wore
large hats OF white chip, trimmed with
ribboa aud white carnations. Their
bouquets were OF sweet peas
The maid OF honor, who immediately
preceded the bride, wore dainty fTock
of white rnoasseline with fluffy trimmings
OF lace and tuousseline. Her large nat cor
responded with those worn by the brides
maids The flowers carried were sweet
peas.
The bride, who entered with her father,
was strikingiy handsome in her bridal robe
OF rich white satin, with its trimmings OF
point lace and orange blossoms, which had
graced the bridal gownof her mother. TIE
tulIe veil was caught to the dark hair
with wreath of orange blossoms, and
white sweet peas were carried.
After the ceremony there was wed
ding breakfast, attended only by the we'd
ding party and the immediate families
OF the contracting pair.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis left for wedding
journey, Which viii include short stay
at Atlantic City. They will make their
home ia this city, where the groom is
quite well known among the prominent
young meInhers of the bar.
The times., 1897-06-04

II understand. said Mr. Charles Con-
stable, OF New York, at the Metropolitan.
last night, that the syndicate which con-
trolls Madison Square Garden, In New
York.is greatly discouraged az their failure
to make the bHilding payon the investment,
end there is serious talk of pulling down
the building. New York city certainly
needs such a structure, and I should think
that with all the immensely wealthy people
IN that city, seme could be found who
are sufficiently public spirited TO carry on
the building even at slight loss. Madison
Square Garden has been talked of the
world over. and I should dislike very
much to see it raZed to the ground"
The times., 1897-06-04
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HONORS.
Degrees Conferred Upon Many Dis
tfnguished American Citizens.

The faculty OF Howard University has
conferred the following honorary degrees:
Master of Arts-James II. N Waring,
supervising principal of the Washington
public schools; Rev. d z. Wiseman, Major
George II Harries, president Of the Metro
poltan Railroad
Doctor of Divinity-Rey. and Hon. s. j.
Barrows, OF Boston, Mass, and W Garrett
Horder, London, England.
Doctor OF Laws-Hon. John Wanamaker,
OF Philadelphia.
The following persons have been elected
trustees: Bishop Tanner and Rev C.. II.
Richards, both of Philadelphia, and Joseph
Barnard, of this city; also trustees ON the
honorary heard: Hon. Joseph II Choate,
New York: Hon. George F Hoar, Massa-
chusetts, Hon. Joseph D. Sayers, Texas;
Francis Wayland, LII D, Connecticut; 5.
Y. White, esq, Brooklyn; Hon. George
White. North Carolina, and Andrew Lang
don, esq, of Buffalo.
The times., 1897-06-04
Mrs. Mills. students. Concert.

The Universalist Church, corner Thirteenth
and L streets, was the scene Of brilliant
asseEblage last evening, the occasion be-
ing the annual concert OF the students OF
Mrs. Harriet H. Mills. Those who par
ticfpated in the evenings entertainment
we're: MrG. Mills, Mrs Exnicios, Mrs. Shaler,
Mr.. Leech, Misses Doe, McColloch, Driver,
Tyler, Muir. Pollock Potbury, Towne, Chase.
Messrs. kappeler, Me yers. Leubkert, shaler,
Mooney, Murdoch. and Meyers. Mrs.
Mills students will give another concert
at the sane placeon re xt Saturday evening.
The times., 1897-06-04
street Fighters Lacked Up.

There was lively fight last night at
Tenth and streets northwest, the partici-
pants being Sonny Ward. James T. Crane
and william Craven, white hucksters. The
fracas was started, the police say, by
Craven jumping into Wards wagon and
trying To drive away with 1t. All parties
were arrested and this morning will be
called upon to face charge in the police
court Policeman Herndon arrested Crane
on Tuesday night for assauiting Arthur
Brown ana breaking the windows in Mrs.
Rudd' S saloon. No 943 street, and he
was fined $40
The times., 1897-06-04

TIE marriage of Miss Stella E. Foreman
and Mr.. Thomas Il. Kennedy took place
Wednesday evening at the residence OF
Nj. J. II. Collins, ass K street, Rev. DR..
Domer officiating Miss Mary Pennellacted
as bridesmaid. Miss Mary Collins pla yed
the wedding march. Only the immediate
relatives Of the couple were invited. The
rooms Were handsomely decorated with
roses and ferns
The times., 1897-06-04
MIR. MCKINLEY HOME AGAIN
ThIoBg of Visitors Expected at
the White House Today.

President and Mrs. Mckinley and the
party which has been in Philadelphia at
The opening of the Commercial Museums,
returned TO the city yesterday afternoon
at t1:45; onthe President especial train over
the Pennsylvania Railroad
The President received very few callers
yesterday afternoon He was busy until
late last night with Secretary Porter over
the accuuul ated mail OF the last two ,lays.
Today is Cabinet day, and it is probable
that the officeseekers andtheir friends, who
lave ahstained from calling during Mr. Nc
Kinley's absence, viii thrcng the White
House this morning before the meeting.
The times., 1897-06-04

The annual song recital by Miss Katie Y.
Wilson and pupils VIII be given at the
New National Theater this evening, June
IL, at O'Clock. Miss Wilson viii also
have the assistance Of such artists as
Mrs. Ernest Lent, Prof. John Porter
Lawrence, Miss Mckee, Miss Lucas, Mr.
Lent, Mr.. Jaeger and the Mandolin Or
chestra under the direction of Prof. Arthur
Yundt, and the CeciIian Quartet The
program includes selections from such
composers as schuman, Won Weber, Ros-
sini and Gounod