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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
PRINCE OF IDAU ROUTED.
Major ArnoIdss Column Victorious
0B the Gunfea Coast.

GBy Gable to The Associated Press.1
BRASS, Guinea Coast Nov. 49, 1891
The column of troops commanded by Ma
jor Arnold, consisting of 1s0 men belong
ing to the Niger Constabulary, with
field-guns and maxim guns, which was
sent to subdue the slave raiding Prince
of Idau, who was entrenched in place
four days march from the river, and
who for month previous to the de-
parture of the troops had been raiding the
Akpoto tribes for sixty miles around his
headquarters, landed at Etobe on No
vember IA, and marched direct to the
Princes stronghold. The latter was de-
tended by 400 guns and 100 rifles.
There was a hot engagement in front
of the town of Haussas of the British
force charged up to the eight-foot, wall
surrounding the place and completely
routed the defenders. The Prince fed to
the bush and the town was burned and
evacuated on November IS. The enemy
lost heavily. The British force had two
men killed and twelve men wounded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
SUDDEN MARRIAGE. NOW DIVORCE
sad Ending of Ida ScE,snaIoetz,s Ro-
nance--EI.r ParemtS, Cmarges.

Mrs Louis Abrahams. who, as Ida
Schimloetz, was married by Justice Weed
in this city on October 25 last, retained
Lawyer James Manning this morning to
bring suit for annulnent of the marriage
She alleges or rather her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Schimloetz. of No.f222 East
111th street. New York, allege three rea-
sons why the marriage should be de-
clared void.
The first is that their daughter is not
of a marriageable age, although she told
the Justice that she was q years old.
Then they claim that Abrahams has a
common law wife and child living. They
also have the evidence of his having de-
serted his wife a few weeks after the
marriage.
The marriage was the result of a sud-
den infatuation short courtship and an
elopement Abrahams, who was employ
ed by the clothing firm of M. jacob &,
Co, of No. 65 East Broadway, New
York is missing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
LUBTeBRT's SECOND TRIAL.

CHICAGO, Nov. %, 1s97.-Judge Gary,
who presided at the trial of the Hay
market Anarchists, will occupy the bench
at the second trial of Adolph l.. Luetgert.
the alleged wife murdered, provided the
venerable jurist does not consider the
strain of a long contest too severe for his
advanced years. States Attorney Deneen
and Attorney Phalen will consult with
Judge Gary this afternoon, and the Judge
will announce his decision then.
It is expected his answer will be favor
able.
Luetgert appeared before Judge Horton
today and signed an affidavit in which he
stated that both Judge Horton and Judge
Baker We're prejudiced against him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
FOUR RUNAWAY BOYS.
Found iu the West shore Yards
EarlY This Morning.

Sergeant Jacobus was III charge of the
Willow avenue police station, In Hobo
ken, at three o'clock this morning, when
he received a telephone message from the
New York police requesting that search
be made for four boys who had run away
from their homes in New York. The
message also stated that the runaways
were to cross the Fourteenth street ferry
TO Hoboken. Sergeant Jacobus immedi-
ately sent Policeman Gebhardt to the
ferry and notified all the men on post.
About 1886 o'clock while the snow was
falling fast Gebhardt noticed four boys
standing in the West Shore Railroad
yards, near Fourteenth street. He ap-
preached them, and after asking them
few questions learned that they had come
from New York, as he marched all four
off 10 the police station
The lads gave their names as James
Heating. Is years old, of No. 357 West Six
teenth street; George Haywood, 10 years,
of No. AIS West Seventeenth street, John
Halihan, 15 years. of No. AIS West Seven
teenth street, and John Wade, IA years, of
No. 356 West Fourteenth street, all of
New York
fore Recorder McDonough this morning
in the court room. The mother of one of
the boys, 1t was said, became prostrated
at her home when she learned of her sons
misconduct, and could not appear In court
well, whose the captain?" asked the
Recorder, as the boys Were marched up
to the rail.
what were you doing lettering around
those railroad yards at such an early hour
this merning?"
''Ill. tell you how IT was, Judge con-
tinued Hallihan, I'VE started out for a
trip on the road. We were going to ride
on a freight train to New Brunswick
The boys denied that they intended to
shoot Indians They were all discharged
and taken home by their parents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
MICROSCOPIC
SURPLUS.
From This Mornings "Trlbune. y

(From This Mornings "Tribune."l
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington today Were s6s,72o, internal rev.
enue receipts sS73, ,1OS, and the miscellan-
eous receipts SIS. .49s; total Government re-
ceipts for the day, 81, s2l 1927; expenditures,
sl,279,o excess of receipts. s42,s27. Re-
ceipts for month to date sls,5255o7 ex-
penditures. $25. .sse, 900; excess of expendi-
lures. ss:S6O, 49s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
GAGE ON CURRENCY.
Western Banker VIII BE Chief Speak
err AT Chamber of Comm erce TopIghk


NEW YORK, Nov. %, 1897.-At the 18th
annual dinner of the Chamber of Com
merce, in Delmonico's new uptown place
tonight Secretary of the Treasury Ly-
man j. Gage will be the principal speak
er. He will talk upon the currency. Four
hundred and fifty members and guests
will attend the dinner, testing the full
capacity of the banquet hall. Alexander
E. Orr, President of the Chamber, will
preside Members and guests will meet
at $50 o'clock and will proceed to the
banquet hall at o'clock. The speaking
will begin at 9 o'clock.
Other guests, besides Secretary Gage,
will be Secretary Of War r. A. Alger,
Governor Frank S. Black, Mayor Will
lam L Strong, Major General Nelson A.
Miles, Daniel c. Gilman, President of
Johns Hopkins University; Seth Low,
Henry E. Howland and the Rev. DR..
Kittredge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
REV. STEELE ORDAINED.
Impressive Services I'm the Parmly
Memorial Church Last Night.


In the Parmly Memorial Baptist Church
last night William B. Stelle was ordained
pastor. On the platform were Rev. Dr.
Edward Judson of New York, Rev. J. B.
Hunter, Rev. w. ]. Swaffield Rev Mr.
Johnson, Rev. Mr.. Stelle of New Rochelle
Rev. c. L. Rhodes, district secretary of
the Missionary Union; Rev. w. ]. Chal-
mers, pastor Of the church and the candi-
date.
The devotional exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Dr. Johnson of Trim
ity Baptist Church of Newark. and Scrip
ture reading by Rev. J. 3. Hunter of Ho-
boken. The latter read the minutes of
the council which had examined the cam
didate and its favorable decision.
TIE sermon was preached by Rev. Dr.
Edward Judson. whose text was. I'VE
Love Him Because He First Loved U.s.,
After the sermon the candidate kne,t
while the Rev. Mr.. Steele of New Rochelle
delivered the prayer Of ordination The
Rev. Mr.. Swaffield and the Rev Mr. Jud-
son stood behind nim, with their hands
resting lightly olrhis head, and invoked
the Divine Master to bless him.
The charge was delivered by Rev. C. L.
Rhodes.
The evening closed with the benediction
by the new minister.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
CONVENTION OF THE FIVE TRIBES

ANTLERs, I. T., Nov %, 1S97.-About
300 Indians from the Five Tribes are
holding convention here in opposition
to the Dawes Commission agreement.
Delegates from the Five Tribes will be
appointed to meet in an additional con-
vention at Eufaula in about two weeks
when a memorial will be prepared for
Congress setting forth their views in OPP
position to the Dawes Commissions plans
and their wishes as to future legislation
for the Five Tribes in an international
agreement.
A committee will be appointed to go to
Mexico Immediately to investigate the
plan of colonizing the Indians there and
renort to the convention at Eufaula.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
ALaHR IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nov. %, 1897 General
Russell A. Alger, the Secretary of War,
who will be one of the guests tonight at
the banquet of the Chamber of Com
merce arrived in this city from Wash
ington today. General Alger met several
of his political friends. Among those
with whom he talked were Senator Thos.
G. Platts ex-senator Frank tIiscock, of
Syracuse, and Ex-Governor Campbell OF
Ohio.
the tariff. said that he would advise that
a change should be made in the duty
imposed by the Dingiey tariff law ON white
pine, WHICH is imported from Canada. He
at present IN force. was unnecessarily
high.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
SUNDAY CLOSING IN GHENT.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2s 1Ss7.-Consul
Morris. at Client, Belgium. reports to the
State Department that q movement is on
foot in that city to have all business
houses voluntarily close at noon on Sun
day instead of remaining open all day,
as now. There is a possibility of sue
cess of the movement. A reason given
for Sunday opening is that laborers have
no opportunity of trading ON other days
and must make use of Sunday for that
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
MAY ASK FOR IT'S REPEAL.
objection TO Law Requiring the
Milking Of AddftIons 10 the u egfssry.

OelectlOH 10 LaN E1eQulFz0D the
Making of Additions 20 the Registry.
The chances are that the next Legis-
lature will be asked to repeal the law that
requires the County Board of Elections
to add names to the registry on the Elec-
ton days and the Saturdays preceding.
The matter was discussed in an informal
way at a recent meeting of the Essex
County Board. and it will probably be
presented in statement to the Legisla-
ture.
The provision of the law that requires
the Board TO sit on these days has never
been favored by the County Board and
the officials have always contended that
1t made election frauds possible, as hun
dreds of certificates of registration were
granted without any investigation.
All that the applicants can be required
to do is to swear to the truth of their
statements If any chose to swear false
II. it is claimed they could do so in al
most perfect safety, because there is no
time and no one to investigate their state
ments.
Should the present section of the law
be repealed 1t is likely that some other
provision win be made for the registration
Of voters who fail to get registered on
5ne Of the regular days
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
NEW TRIAL FOR K0E2NBR

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. %, 1Ss7-The
Court of Appeals has reversed the convic-
ton of murder in the first degree with the
penalty of electrocution, against VIM Jay
Koerner, the newspaper artist, who shot
and killed Rose A. Redgate of Brooklyn
on Fourteenth street, New York City
September, 1896, and grants him new
crime itself being adInittedsAy counsel for
Koerner. 1t was shown that Koern was
.7ac,,a<.a oil in love 3
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
WATKINS LEADING.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."l
TRENTON, Nov. %, 1S97.-The corridors
of the State House were crowded with
politicians and members of the Legisla-
ture today. There is no change in the
Speakership situation. Watkins Is in the
lead. although the Porter men are making
a gallant fight,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
IMPROVING GIBRALTAR.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1S97.-In a re-
cent report TO the State Department con
eerning the use of bicycles at Gibraltar,
Consul Sprague incidentally refers to-
work in progress at that place that IS
not generally known He says 5000 work.
men daily enter the fortress and labor
on the extensive improvements now go
ing on in the building OF dry docks and
nfher government works.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
DIpLoMATIoALLY-IF POSSIBLE.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON, Nov. q. 1S97.-According to a
special despatch from Berlin received here
today the German Government considers
that the land occupied by the forces of
Germany at Kiao Chou Bay, Shan-Tun
Peninsula, China to be insufficient for a
naval station and proposes to enlarge its
holdings there, automatically, if possible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
GENERAL LooKHART AT DATOI.

IBy Gable to The Associated Press.l
sIMLA. Nov. %, 1s97.-General Sir Will
lam Lockhart, with the Fourth Brigade of
the British punitive expedition operating
against the insurgent tribesmen, has
reached Datoi, after having traversed
three miles of dangerous defiles. Luckily,
few of the enemy were encountered. The
British loss amounted to only ten men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
NEW STANDARD on COMPETITOR

rBy Cable to The Associated Pressl
BERLIN, Nov 90, 1Ss7.-It was an
nounced today that the Mannheim Pure
Oil Company, a competitor of the Stand
ard Oil Company, has purchased an island
in the Rhine on which it is proposed to
build gigantic tanks.
At a meeting of the Mannheim and
South German oil dealers it was resolved
to exclusively patronize the Mannheim
Pure Oil Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
PRESIDENT AT a WEDDING.

WASHINGTON, Nov %. 1ss7.-The
Cabinet held a very short meeting today,
as the President and several of its mem-
bers attended the wedding of Mr.. Harlan.
son of Justice Harlan, and Miss Noble.
The time of the meeting was taken up
with matters from the several depart
ments. President Mckinley informed the
Cabinet that his message was practically
completed but he did not read any por-
ton of them. 1t is probable that the mes
sage will be considered at the next meet
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
q. P. PAYMENTS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. 1ss7.-Ths.-
available cash balance in the Treasury to-
day was increased by $13. .645, $50, making
the total s216, ,50S, ,585. the increase being the
amount received on account of the sale of
the bonds in the sinking fund of the
Union Pacific Railroad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
INDIA's JUTE CROP.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1Ss7.-Consul
General Patterson at Calcutta in a re-
port to the State Department says it is
estimated that the jute crop of India this
year will be 6,S0O000 bales of 400 pounds
each, Of which 100000 bales will be avail
able for export. He says manufacturers
may look for low prices for raw material
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
MILAN WANTS DIVORCE.

IBy Gable to The Associated Press.1
PRAGUE, Bohemia, Nov. %, 1Ss7.-A
newspaper of this city says ex-King
Milan of Servia is again seeking to di-
voree his wife. Natalie in order that
he may marry Artemisia Christie. the
divorced wife of Mllan's former secre-
tary, by whom the former King has son.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
SUNDAY LAW IN GERMANY.
rRv cable to The Associated Press. ]

fBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
BERLIN, Nov %, 1S97.-The opening
session of the General Synod of Prussia
was held in this city today. The meeting
will extend over fortnight. The Synod
will discuss, among other things, the ques-
ton of the employment in universities OF
Liberal theologians; proposes to protest
against duelling, and will urge the en-
forcement of stricter observance OF the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
I1VBRPooL'S DOCK EXTENSION.

WASHINGTON. Nov, %, 1s97.-Consul
Boyle. at Liverpool, has sent to the
State Department report on the sub
ject of the extension of docks at Liver
pool The system under way will cost
aver $21, 500 900. The Consul also says
It has been decided to spend $780, 600 for
dock and harbor improvements at Bris-
n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW YORK, Nov. %. 1S97.-Forecast for
thirtv-six hours ending s p NJ Thursday,
for New York City and vicinity
Fair tonight Wednesday and Thursday.
colder tonight; brisk to high north Winds
HarsneEt,s T'bermo omsr~r Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
GLADSTONE STARTS FOB CANNES

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON, Nov. %, 1S97.-Mr. and Mrs
Gladstone arrived in London today on
their way to Cannes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
MAz1ERs OF FArr.

New Jerseys besS flour costs 25c. moro per
barrel than ordinary Hour. out worth e dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. 2. Cleary Co.'S
stores% Greene and Montgomery streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
WEYLER IN BARCELONA.
lBy Cable to The Associated Press.l

[By Cable to The Associated Press.l
BARCELONA, Nov. %, 1S97.--General
Weyler, the former Captain General of
Cuba, arrived here this morning on board
the Spanish steamer Montserrat, from
Havana. via Gibara, Porto Rico and
Coruna. The General landed beneath the
Columbus Monument at ten a. NJ, and
was acclaimed by about 10000 people. In
order to escape the manifestations the
General was driven to the house of Depu-
ty Saladigas, where, however, he was
was appiauded by the crowds of people
who had gathered about the house.
A number OF bands and choirs took
part IN the welcome extended to General
Weyler and the Montserrat was met by
by many boats decorated with flags.
When the General landed, accompanied
by General Montaner he entered the
carriage of Deputy Saladrigas, and, on
the way to the latter's house, General
Weyler cried Long Live National Pro-
duction.''
The General also called for cheers for
Spain" and Spanish Cuba" which met
with enthusiastic responses from the
populace.
The General will remain in Barcelona
for two days, and on leaving here will
go to Palma, Island of Majorca, his birth
place, where the inhabitants have been
preparing to give him a hearty welcome
home. He will arrive in Madrid about
the middle of December.
1t is understood In Barcelona that Cen
eral Weyler will hold aloof from the
Carlists and Republicans; but he desires
to pose as the champion of National
Protection
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23

The statements Of those who have been
cured BY Hoods Sarsaparilla prove the great
merit Of this medicine. Get only Hood $.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23
The Omcial Version.

MADRID, Nov. %, 1S97.-The official re-
port of the landing of General Weyler at
Barcelona differs from the independent
reports. The former says the General
landed without the demonstration in his
honor assuming the proportions antici-
pated and that as he traversed the
streets the public appeared Indifferent.
Continuing, the official version of the
affair adds that six gala carriages await
ed the General, but that the crowd was
small, little enthusiasm was manifested
that there were no delegations of stu
dents or politicians and that no windows
were decorated
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-23

Business Mems Table dIzote. u to p. NJ,
Taylor's Hotel. Soc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-11

first class, two of the second and ls other
vessels, ranging from armored cruisers to
torpedo boats. There are under construc-
torpedo boats and one submarine boat. No
provision has yet been made for the nrmoR
Of three of the Ave battle ships. as 1t has
been impossible to obtain II at the price
liked by congress. 1t Is of great Importance
that congress provide this armor, as until
The present naval force, especially in view
of its increase by the ships now under con-
few other powers. is formidable force;
Its vessels are the very best of each type:
and with the Increase that should be made
TO II from time TO time in the future, and
careful attention to keeping 1t In high
state of efficiency and repair. II Is well
adapted to the necessities of the country.
The great increase of the navy which mas
taken place In recent years was justified by
the requirements for national defense and
has received public appreciation. The time
has now arrived, however, when this in
crease, to which the country Is committed
creased facilities commensurate with the
increase of our naval vessels. 1t is an un-
fortunate fact that there is only one dock
on the Pacihc coast capable ut uockng our
largest ships, and only one on the Atlantic
coast, and that the latter has for the last
six or seven months been under repair and
therefore incapable of use. Immediate
steps should be taken to provide three or
coast, at least one on the Pacific coast and
a floating dock on the gulf. This is the
board, Appointed to investigate eGesvbs the sub.
ject. There should also be ample provision
made for powder and proJectiles, and other
munitions of war and for an Increased
number of officers and enlisted men, Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
yards for the repair and care of our larger
number of vessels AS there are now ON
the stocks five battleships of the largest
class, which can not be completed for a
year or two, l concur with the recommen-
dation of the secretary of the navy for an
appropriation authorizing the construction
of one battleship for the Pacific coast,
where at present there Is only one In COM
mission and one under construction, while
on the Atlantic coast there are three in
commission and four under construction;
and also that several torpedo boats be
authorized in connection with our gen.
eral system of coast defense.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-11
ANNEXATION OF HxwAII.
Dignity and Honor Require Confirm
RtiOn of the Treaty.

BY a special message dated the 10th day
of June last, l laid before the senate
FbRed Re ned hs s ststee BY ya6d ae
public of Hawaii having for its purpose the
Incorporation of the Hawaiian islands as
under its sovereignty. The senate having
removed the injunction of secrecy, although
the treaty is still pending before that body,
this message because the necessary action
of the congress is required to determine by
union should the fact of annexation be ac-
complished, as believe 1t shoud be.
While consistently disavowing from d
very early period any aggressive policy of
absorption in regard to the Hawaiian
group, long series of declarations through
the vital interest Of the United States in the
independent life of the islands and their
intimate commercial dependence upon this
country. At the same time Ii has been re-
peatedly asserted that In no event could the
entity of Hawaiian statehood cease by the
passage Of the Islands under the domina-
United States Under these circumstances
the logic of events required that anneXa-
ton, heretofore offeredNout declined. should
in the ripeness of time come about as the
natural result of the strengthening ties
that bind us to th9se m ISLANDS M ,iin ana be real
That treaty was unanimously ratified
without amendment by the senate and pres
of September last. and only awaits the ia
vorable action of the American senate to
effect the complete absorption Of the
islands into the domain of the United States.
What the conditions Of such union shall
be, the political relation thereof to the
United States, the character of the local
administration, the quality and degree OF
the extension of the federal laws to the
territory or the enactment OF special laws
to fit the peculiar condition thereof, the reg
ulation II need be of the labor system
therein, are all matters which the treaty
has wisely relegated to the congress.
Shnuld lie Ganfirmed
II the treaty is confirmed, as every con-
sderation of dignity and honor requires.
the wisdom of congress VIII see to 1t that,
avoiding abrupt assimilation of elements
perhaps hardly yet ttted to share in the
highest franchises of citizenship, and hav-
ing due regard to the geographical condi-
tions, the most just provisions for self-rule
in local matters with the largest political
liberties as an integral part of our nation.
will be accorded to the Hawaiians. No
less is due to u people who, after nearly
five years of demonstrated capacity to full
NIL the obligations OF self-governing state-
hood, come of their own free will TO merge
their destinies in our body polite.