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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
JUSTICE DIXON SERIOUSLY Ill
he IL Suffering From Severe Al
tacak or Pneume MIA.

Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Dixon
is confined to his home with a severe at
tack OF pneumonia. He complained of
teeiing III on Monday night when he
reached home. and Tuesday he was un-
able to leave his room and was obliged
10 call In his physician. DR.. Lutlzins pro-
nounced 1t an acute case of pneumonia
The Justice was in a very low condition
yesterday. and at times his life was dis
paired of. A News" reporter. who call
ed at the house. No. 479 Jersey avenue,
at O'Clock this afternoon, was in
forp1ed that the Justices condition has
changed slightly for the better. With
careful attention and no unforeseen com
plicafions, he should be convalsseent by
next week, but it will be some time be-
fore he will be able to resume his court
duties
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
LAFAYETTE'S GYMNASIUM.
Entertalnment Last Night TO Col
lecf Funds fnr Eas Caxnni ettcx,


Lafayette M. q. Church was crowded
last night by a select audience which
gathered to listen to an excellent enter
talnment given under the auspices of the
kings Sons for the benefit of their new
gymnasium. After the entertainment the
audience inspected the gymnasium The
programme was replete with interesting
things and was thoroughly enjoyed from
the first number to the last
1t opened with selections from the
West Side Avenue NJ. E. Church, under
the leaderyhip Of W. sa.vsn Taylor Miss
Augusta Van Alta, sang contralto solo
entitled Night Time Miss Sarah Allen.
child Of eight years played several
selections on tine violin in a credaable
manner and then Geo. W. Day, pro-
fessicnal humorist, gave medley of
stories, jokes and songs This ended the
first part of the programme. The second
part opened with selections by the West
SIDE Orchestra. Ralph Dalton, reeited,
Miss Zetti Kennedy sang and Mr.. Day en-
tertaAned some more.
Among those who remained to inspect
the gymnasium were:-Mr and Mrs Allen,
Miss Edith Kopido Mrs Kopido, Emil
Kopido, Miss Josie Lowell, Mt. and Mrs.
Landfear, Mr.. and Mrs. ). Dickson, Jr,
Mrs. G. R. Hitler, Mr. and Mrs. 6. w.
Booth, Mrs. B. F. Mead, Mr. and Mrs
D. Gland Bouler, E. ]. Dwyer, Rev. and
Mrs. Charles Little, A. A. Campbell,
A. Z. Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. Cole, George
Bocrkan, Mr.. and Mrs. p Scheid, John
Dickson, W. R. Wheeler, F. C. Harmsead
I'he Committee of Arrangements were:-
J: Allen Roberts, Ewing v. Dwyer and
Fred A. Keller. c. H. Plenty and f. A.
Keller, were head ushers, while E. G..
F'risber and Walter Williams, president of
the society took tickets at the door.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
JOHN BROWNS FRIEND DEAD;
Lyman Epps. Who Sang ssBIow We
Trumpets'' over she A Abolitfonfst's
dyrava

Grave.
sARANAC LAKE, N. Y, March rs, 1897
The death OF Mr. Lyman Epps occurred
at his home at North Elba Wednesday,
the 24th instant.
Mr. Epps was one of the negroes
brought from the South by John Brown
the Abolitionist, before the war, and he
has lived on the little farm at North
Elba, given him by Garret Smith, for the
past forty years. He was a music teacher
of rare natural ability, and was respected
by all who knew him. He was close
friend and confdant of John Brown.
One of the interesting and character
istic features of the burial service of
John Brown at the grave at North Elba
on December s. 1859, was the singing of
Mr.. Enps and family The hymn sung
WAS The Year of Jubilee" beginning
BLOW, We trumpet, blow
AT the public exercises at the time of
the transfer of the John Brown farm to
the State of New York, to be held for
ever as a public park, which took place
at the old homestead at North F,lba on
July Il, 1886, Mr.. Epps and family sang
again, by request, BLOW, We trumpet.
blow Mr.. Epps then remarked What
contrast between the sentiments of this
great assembly today and the general sem
timent of 1852
The funeral services were held at his
late residence today. and the interment
TOOK PLACE in the public cemetery at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
FILIBUsTBR RUMoRs.

KEY WEST, Fla, March 26, 1S97.-The
city is full of rumors of a filibustering
expedition. The City of Key West came
in last night and reported seeing large
steam tug anchored near Bahia Honda,
twenty miles from here. At noon yester-
day large steamer passed through the
harbor,. going out through the northwest
channel. 1t is reported that she came to
locate the United States revenue cutters
and get them to pursue her and thus
throw them off the scent. The steam tug
George w. Childs took on a large guam
tity of coal last night between eight and
nine o'clock and left the harbor to the
northwest. 1t is stated that the coal was
intended for a filibustering steamer that
did not come into the harbor. The cutter
Winona left this morning for Bahia
arms were on the Keys north of here all
ready for shipment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
ST. LOUIS CRIPPLED
Handsome New Ferryboat of
the P. R. R. Broke
Down This Morn
ing.
STEAM PIPES HAD BURST
Sent to HobOken Dock for Repairs
-Many Passengers Didn't
Know of the Accident.

me st. Louis. the new and very hand
some ferryboat of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, plying between Jersey
City and Courtlandt street, broke down
at noon today while she was on her trip
to Jersey City.
When she left Court1andt street. shortly
before noon. the engineer noticed that
steam was escaping somewhere. because
although the engines were running at
almost their greatest speed yet the pro-
gress OF the boat was slow. An examina-
ton was at once made and the men found
tnat TWO of the steam pipes had burst
ana the vapor was pouring out forming
IN It's contact with the air, dense volumes
Oh steam The engines were slowed down
and the journey continued to Jersey City
at slow speed. Then the boat was sent
at once to the repair slip at Hoboken. It
was found that the break had taken place
IN pipes which had not been packed with
the proper material; in fact the pipes
were bare. The boat had been sent out
with these pipes uncovered the intention
being to cover them at later period
The broken pipes were at once removed
and new ones will be fitted in by today.
Tomorrow they viii packed and the boat
ready for service on Monday by the
latest.
When the accident was discovered and
the speed was found to be greatly dimin-r
ished there was little alarm among thet
passengers, but no one tainted, nor was
any panic. as the new journalism would
say. The companys men worked prompt
ly and rapidly and lost no time in taking
the boat to Hoboken.
The ferryboat Cincinnati took the st.
Louis place and there was no delay In
the running of the ferryboats,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26

compelling it to be placed on the free
list destroy that Industry.
Mr.. Bailey returned his thanks to the
gentleman from Iowa for his frankness
eforts to destroy trusts are that they
will Interfere with the objects of the bill. =
1Democratic applause.)
Mr.. Simpson (Pop., Kan.) expressed his
surprise at the objections or the Repub-
leans to vote on this amendment. It
was apparent to him that they. were
OFF of the revenue of trusts than they
Were of those of the government. Cap
piause.)
Mr.. Grosvenor (Rep., % said it was re-
freshing, absolutely refreshing, to witness
the change of the attitude of the Demo-
Gratis towards trusts. The only law ever
passed against trusts was the act of 1890,
recommended by Republican President,
passed by Republican Congress and op-
posed by the Democrats. The late Demo-
cratic administration apparently approved
the action of its attorney general, who
refused to carry out the law, saying it
could not be enforced. But the law was
by the Republican administration of Gen.
Harrison and the Supreme Court had
just decided that it was effective and of
far-reachins Importance. The. Demo-
cratic party had never done anything to
disturb trusts; they had never increased
so rapidly in the history of the Govern
cratic misrule just ended. (Applause}
Mr. Terry Oem., Ark.)-Does the gen
tleman konw of any trust which did not
support Mckinley in the last cam
paign? Democratic applause)
Mr.. Grosvenor-I. can name several, and
the leaders. who did not support Nc
kinley.
Many voices-Name them
Mr.. Grosvenor-The most gigantic trust
of all, controlling which God gave, and
digging the article out of the bowels of
the earth-the Silver Trust. democratic
groans and loud Republican applause)
Mr.. Bell (Pop., ol)-Will the gentle
man tell me where the gold trust stood
in the campaign?
Mr.. Grosvenor-Was there any miner of
gold who asked that it be increased in
value one hundred per cent
Mr.. Bell-No; and there is no miner of
silver who asked that that be done.
There is no silver trust except in the i'm
agination of few gentlemen in the
East (Applause.)
I'he Republican members of the Ways
ana Means Committee have informally
decided to remove from the dutiable list
the glass discs used in the manufacture
OF spectacles and eyeglasses and place
them on the free list, where they have
been for number of years.
One of the contemplated amendments
which the Republican members may
make 20 the bill will be a change in the
paragraph relating to underwear valued
at less than s1.5O dozen. In the pres
ent bill the duty was fixed at 35 per
cent. the same as the duty in the law
OF 1880 In the present law the duty is
5o per cent, The committee learn, how
ever, that during the past few years there
have been considerable increases in the
Switzerland. and it is not improbable that
the duty will be changed to a compound
rate, which will equal the fifty per cent.
rate OF the present law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
HALIBU-r SAVED By ZOE.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. March u.s. 1857
eertle Evelyn, the first arrival from the
newly discovered halibut grounds north
ease OF newfoundland, came in today
having abandoned the voyage owing to
iceheids which extended hundreds of
iniies. While the vessel was at anchor
curing a heavy storm, ice came down on
net' t ana With great difficulty she was
~. ~. uiiSgr Se way IN time to escape destruc-
;.V slo.; Sne became encased in ice max
ing It impossible to fish A strong YrorfI1-
east wind drove the ice westward and
sseveral other vessels were forced to leave
TOT Ine southern edge of the grand bank
to complete their trips. Captain Mcshara :
OF the Evelyn says the ice was covered
VII, WIN seals, but none of the Newfound-
land sealing steamers was there.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
A JAMAICA MYSTERY. /.

JAMAICA, L. l.. March 2s. 1s97--This
forenoon the dead body of man was
discovered a short distance east of
Woodruff Park. lying face down. On the
forehead was a wound apparently made
with some blunt instrument. Nothing
whatever was found in the clpthing
which would lead to the identity ,of the
body. 1t is believed the man was mur-
dered and robbed and the body dragged
to the spot The Coroner has commenced
an investigation
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
GAN a MONKEY SWIM.
How ssalae Editors Decided n Ret for

an Anxious Inquirer
All sorts of funny questions come over
the telephone into a newspaper office
Somebody is always making a bet ON
some queer proposition or other and the
decision is left in many cases to some off
the papers. No sooner is the bet n,ada
than the men VINO have put up the money.
or promised to do So hie themselves to a
telephone and ring up tine 'feclitor'' Of the
paper to which the decision is left.
some of the propositions advanced are
enough to make a mule laugh and some
are sent over the telephone Just to worry
the man who answers the ring and nos
ssbly to catch him with some trick. The
other day, for instance, some fresh boy
rang up newspaper to ask for decision
on this proposition
Is it legal for man to marry his wild
ow's sister?''
The young man who answered the
phone refused to bite" and told the in
quirer. that his question would be an
sWered 3 ere through the columns of the paper
II ne would write it out and forward it,
with his name and address, That is the
d,sins+ia uie ~ most onces. This particular
question never came, of course.
But the other night there came one that
was too good to lose, SO the young man
account. :" 4
''WS's made a bet said the fellow who
rang up the office, and we want you
to decide it,
We'll, what is your question:
It's this came the answer; "Can j
monkey swim?"
What an easy onel The young man
at the phone smiled happily as he put
his mouth down close to the transinitter
and softly whispered
Just go down to the lake and jump in.
Then you'll find out all about it,
And then he gently rang off and went
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
JAMESON ON HIS RAID.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, March 26. 1S97-The inquiry
into the Transvaal raid by the Parlia-
mentary South African Committee was
resumed in Westminster Hall today. DR..
Leander s. Jameson. the leader of the
rald into the Boer territory. was called
to the stand and read statement in
which he said that the design of the lead
ers OF the reform movement in Johannes
burg was to act alone to the end Of OBJ
tanning plebiscite and electing a Presi-
dent. His (Jameson's) force, he said, only
intended to maintain order and nothing
more.
The witness further said that he acted
entirely upon his own Judgment In reply
10 a question by Mr.. Henry Labouchere
ne SAID that he had never been informed
that the officers of the British Govern
ment supported his action
pr. Jameson was pale. but self-contain-
ed. HIS answers to questions were given
In clear, firm voice and without evasion,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
OWL SERVICE VAGARIEs.
Candidates for the Goyernmep Mt
Office EJust Hop Hnso Lsns.


WASHINGTON, March 26 1S97.-In the
Senate, today. Mr.. Galinger (Rep., N. H.)
referring to his statement last Wednes-
day as to applicants for places in the Gov
ernment printing Office being required to
hop on one foot a distance of twelve feet.
said that statement had been challenged
In some quarters by penny-a-liners in the
press and by one gentleman connected
with the civil service commission He
held in his hand printed form of a cir
cular issued by the civil service commits
sion giving points of examination of ap-
pMcants for trades occupations in the Gov
ernment service and stating the hopping
test as one Of the requirements 1t also
required the applicant to state whether
he had any disease during the past five
years; whether any brother or sister had
died within that time. and If so from
what disease and to give his exact weight
and height.
Does the circular state,' Mr.. CockreE
Dem., MOI asked facetiously, whether
it is to be standing hop or a running
hop?"
81 do not think" Mr.. Gallinger replied,
"that the Senator and viii differentiate
In reply to a remark of Mr.. Gray's
Dem., Del.), Mr.. Gallinger asserted that
General Sheridan would never have had
an opportunity to become great mill
tary leader if the civil service commits
sion had had a chance at him. He
could not even have got place in the
Government Printing Office.
After further remarks in the same vein
the circular was referred to the Commit
lee on Civil Service and Retrenchment
Mr.. Gray Oem., Del) offered a resolu-
Of the Senate. of the recent decision of
the Supreme Court in the Trans Missouri
Freight Association case and of Justice
Whites dissenting opinion.
Mr.. Cullom (Rep., 1ll.) stated, in that
connection, that he had received a large
number of letters and kilograms asking
for perfect copies of the decision, and
that at least a thousand copies ought to
be printed
Mr.. Cockrell Dem, MOI suggested
that, after the decision was printed as
could be ordered within cost of $500
TEe resolution was then agreed to.
Mr.. Morgan (Dem., Ala.) offered a reso-
Attorney General to inform the sl Senate ate
whether any and what agreement has
been entered into by the President or any
of the departments relating to the future
disposition of the Union Pacific Railroad
property by sale or otherwise.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Lodge
(Rep., Mass.) and was agreed to calling
for copies of all papers and correspon-
dence, diplomatic or otherwise, on file
in the State Department, relating to the
arrest and Imprisonment in Cuba of the
two American sailors, Richelieu and Boil
ton.
A large number of bills were introduced
among them one by Mr. Quay Rep
Pap, by request, to suppress pauperism
and one by Mr.. Cullom (Rep., Ill) to
promote general transportation
At 1850 the Senate, on molten of Mr.
Davis Rep.. Minn.) went into executive
session on the arbitration treaty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26

DIED.

BURKE.--On Thursday. March 25 1897.
Edward J. Burke, beloved son Of
Peter and Theresa Burke, in his 25th
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of his parents, No. 6.3
West Newark avenue. on Monday, March
e, at nine A. M; thence to st. Joseph S
Church, where a solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN will be offered for the happy repose
of his soul.
HARRIOTT.-On Thursday, March 25.
1897, Thomas F. Harriott beloved hus-
band of Maggie Harriott, aged SO
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence No. Lienau
place. Heights, on Sunday, March 2s, at
two P M.
MURPHY-On Thursday. March Is, 1897,
Mary. widow of the late James Muir
ply, aged AS years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 81 Gilchrist
Nj; thence to st. Bridget's Church. G M where
a solemn high mass of requiem will be
offered for the happy repose of her soul.
DOLAN-On Friday, March 26, 1897, Mill
dred Dolan, daughter of Thomas and
Mary, Dolan. aged years and
Relatives and friends are respectfully
residence, 3S1 Montgomery street on Sum
day, March 2s. at 2.sO P. NJ
FARLsaIn BIS, a this city. on Thursday.
March 55, 1887, James Earls. beloved
husband of Della Earls. aged Sc years.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
members of Montgomery Social and Ath-
letic Club, are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence,
639 Montgomery street. on Saturday,
March q, at eight A. NJ; thence to St.
QUEEN will be offered for the happy repose
of his soul.
NIAGILL--On Thursday, March 25 1887,
VIM. Magill, aged So years.
Funeral on Saturday. March q. at two
rian Church, Hancock avenue, near Bow
ers street.
MULLIGAN-Tn this city, on Thursday.
M March q. 1897, Catharinee beloved wife
jeremiah and Maria Byrnes.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
street, on Monday March 90, at A. NJ:
thence to ST. Patrick's Church, corner
Bramhall and Ocean avenues, where a
solemn high mass OF requiem will be Of
soul.
FALLON:-On Thursday, March 25, 1897,
Mary Fallon, aged 6S years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
from her late residence, No. 175 Newark
avenue, on Saturday, March q, at nine
A. NJ; thence to st. Mary's r. C. Church.
where solemn high mass of requiem will
be offered for the happy repose of her
soul
Thursday, March rs,
1897, Johannah Lauterborn widow of
the late William Lauterborn, aged so
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services on Sunday,
March 2s. at 1880 P. M, from 81 Clinton
avenue, Heights.
VAN BERNSR-On Thursday, March 25,
1887, Frederick W., beloved husband OF
the late Margaret Won Berner.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
members of the Holy Name Society; G..
Van Houten Post, No. g. G. A. r.. and
Exempt Firemen's Association, are re-
from his late residence, No. 20S Third
street on Monday, March 29, at A. NJ;
thence to st. Mary's Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
O0LE-WILLIs.
Mayor Wanser Performs a Wedding
Ceremony Last Night

Mayor Wanser was called upon last
evening at six o'clock to perform a mar
riage ceremony for an old friend 1t was
William P. Cole an atache of the APP
praiser's Department of the Custom
House. The contracting parties were
Miss Caroline Mason Cole, the young
handsome and accomplished daughter of
Mr.. Cole, and Ernest J. Willis, a bicycle
manufacturer. of No. 200 West 123d street
New York
Mayor Wanser invited the young peo-
PIE in his private Office in the City Hall.
After the ceremony. which was witnessed
only by Mr.. and Mrs Cole, the bridal
party repaired to the brides home No.
220 West 123d street, New York, where a
Wedding supper was served
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
PASTOR HULL'S LECTURE.
Describes the Battle of Fort Fisher 4
Which He Took Part,

very interesting address on ssThe
Battle of Fort Fisher was delivered in
the Linden Avenue M E. Church, Green
vile last night by the Pastor, the Rev
G. F. Hull, who was present during the
engagement.
Mr.. Hull at that time was an offieer in,
the Federal Navy and his description of
the menorahie FIGHT was extremely thrill
hing. He alluded in an indirect way to
the controversy over the battle at a re-
cent banquet in New York between two
officers who had also been in the fight.
Pastor Hull'S address was admirably
given and his audience showed their high
appreciation of the treat by giving him
the closest attention.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-26
LONGEST RAILROAD RUN.
Cornwall Express from Loncon
Goes 194 Miles without a Stop.

Goes 194 MILES without a Stop.
The longest regular daily run made
without a stop by any railway train in
the world has just been placed on the
schedule of the Great Western Railway
of England
1t is made between Paddington Station,
in London, and Exeter, a distance of 1874
miles. In three hours ana thirty-six
minutes, by what is known as the Corn
wall express. 1t is remarkable not so
much owing to the time as for the fact
that not a stop is made from one end of
the run to the other. There have been
longer runs made without stop, but
they have been made by special and not
regular trains. The average speed att
tanned by the Cornwall express when
making this run is 538 miles an hour, all
though owing to a peculiar construction
of the road at Bristol, 11S miles from Lon
don, the train is obliged to slow down to
a speed of ten miles an hour
The express train is composed of six
Icing coaches, a tender and engine. An
American would call lit vestibule train.
but the English prefer to cali the cars
'bogie clerestoried corridor coaches
bogie being term applied to the trucks
They are fully as heavy as an ordinary
drawing room car, each one weighing
about $4,000 pounds, while the train with
out engine and tender weighs 140 tons.
The weight of the engine and tender is
eighty-one tons, making the total weight
Of the train as it rushes along on its
long run 221 tons.
During the run it Is necessary to take
water for the engine twice. This how
ever, does not necessitate any stop as it
is taken up from a trench beside the track
as the train speeds along at nearly a mile
minute.
The engine which draws this essentially
through train" is curious looking, pom
derous affair, quite unlike any locomotive
seen on American roads. 1t has on either
side single huge driving wheel seven
feet eight inches in diameter, while what
must by comparison be termed the small
wheels of the engine, six in number
known as trailers, are four feet six
inches in diameter.
The water tank of the engine holds
1900 gallons, and when running at full
speed there is a steam pressure of 100
pounds to the square inch, while there is
a heating surface of 1851 square feet
Each day the run is made, the train
leaving Paddington Station at 1925 O'clock
in the morning, and it never fails to roll
into st. David,s Station, in Exeter exact
ly on time. The time allowed by the
schedule for this run makes no allowance
for delays of any kind. Even the time
lost in going over the loop around Bris-
tol and the necessary slowing down when
going through Bath is not allowed for.