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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD.
Ladies' Relief Corps Hold Memorial
Services,

The Ladies' Relief Corps No. %, auxil-
larry to Zabriskie Grand Army Post, held
their annual memorial services at the
Avenue House last night. Touching SER
vices were also held In memory of the
unknown dead. 1t was the first time that
guests were invited to be present Their
beautiful and patriotic ritual captivated
the visitors and in one instance at least
brought about notable conversion. Past
Commander Wale of Zabriskie Post who
was one of the guests, confessed that he
had antagonized the womens auxiliary
idea ever since it started, but with watery
eyes and considerable emotion he declared
last night that henceforth the Women's
Relief Corps would have no stauncher
friend than he.
The services were held in memory of
the late Comrades William Simon and
Philip Geisel, of zabriskie Post, the late
Sister Caroline Richter of the Relief
Corps, and the unknown dead. In the
centre of the lodge room stood an altar,
draped in black, with an open Bible rest
ing thereon. This was, however, covered
with flowers. Above the chandelier was
draped with American and Cuban fage.
Near the altar arranged in a row, were
three vacant chairs also drapfd in black.
On the two outer ones restedSU. S. army
coats and hats. On one of them rested a
sword. A bouquet of lilies rested on the
centre chair. All around the room sat
the members of the corps, most of them
in black, some with pure white locks and
a majority with locks tinged with. gray.
few comrades sat in the rear On the
rostrun. beside the presiding officer, sat
Sister Clark the Rev. Robert NJ Ayles-
worth, of Simpson Methodist Church, who
made snort patriotic address; Com
mander Clay Keenan, and Past Command
ers Patterson and Vale of Zabriskie Post.
who also made remarks. The ritualstic
work OF the corps is frequently punctuated
America and Nearer My God to
Thee, which were sweetly sung by the
corps last evening. 1t sets forth the three
great PRINCIPLES of the organization:
theme is that though comrades and sisters
die they are not forgotten and that
"Liberty's starry flag is the emblem of
the worlds best hope,
The tenor of the Rev. Mr.. Aylesworth' S
remarks was that there is no longer any
North or any South, but that the country
is now thoroughly united. He called at
tention to the fact that soldiers wearing
the gray uniform of the South marched
in line to pay their respect to the memory
of u. s. Grant, who, after conquering
them bade them 60 back to the peaceful
cultivation of fields. Years had passed,
he said, and ws now found the grandson
of Grant arrayed for war side by side
with Fitzhugh Lee. the grandson of the
conquered, fighting for the same cause
as the kindred of the yanquished.
The sisters We're complimented on their
service by Commander Keenan,, Past
Commanders Patterson and Vale, Com
rades Tice, Foster, Van Ness and others
present One of the features of the SER
vice was a recitation. concluding with the
singing of America by little Miss
Stripes about her childish head.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
WOLSELEY KNOWS It ALL
TBy Cable to The Associated Press

EBy Cable to The Associated Press
I LONDON, May "a 1S9S.-Lord Wolseley,
the Commander in Chief of the British
Army, in conversation with an American,
today, said
'grhe United States would make mis-
take in attempting to invade Cuba with
volunteers who are hot fully drilled and
disciplined If that was done, the United
States might expect heavy reyerses when
those troops encountered the trained
Spanish troops on land 1t would be a
grave error to underestimate the strength
of the adversaries Of the American troops.
I would regret to see the Americans even
temporarily beaten, as all my syrnpatiaies
are with them
Continuing, Lord Wolseley remarked
'It is fortunate for the United States
that this war is not with a fiTst-class
Power, for is evident that in such an
encounter they would be badly beaten at
the beginning though believe the Amer
leans are able to defeat any nation in the
long run -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
CONFLICT OF TESTIMONY.
John Sexton on Trial for Assault
and Robbery.

John Sexton was tried in the General
Sessions Court today for robbery and as
sault and battery. Sexton was out of en-
ployment in March last and spent most of
his time in Thomas Mcdonald 5 saloon, at
No. 179 Tenth street. Sexton remained in
The saloon on March "A until Mcdonald
closed up, about A. NJ. Mcdonald
started to go home and Sexton acconpan-
led him. They stopped in Fallahees sa-
loon, in Grove street. and had two rounds
of drinks and cigars. After that they re-
sumed their homeward journey. Sexton
lives in Hoboken. and at the corner of
Thirteenth and Grove street Mcdonald
bade Sexton good-morning. Sexton said
he was not working, and as he was IN no
hurry to get home he might as we'll ac-
company Mcdonald to his house. McDon-
aid had no objection and the two walked
together until they reached Mcdonald s
house, No. 127 Erie street. As Mcdonald
turned to open the door he received a
terrific blow on the back of the head,
which feled him to the sidewalk. McDon-
aid says That Sexton Went through his
pockets and robbed him of S127. McDon-
aid felt him and resisted, but Sexton
kicked him in the ribs. Mcdonald says
he is till suffering from his injuries. Sex
tom was arrested in Hoboken the next
day by Detective WeinGhal and S24.43 was
found in his pocket. Mcdonald said that
Sexton had been loungtng around his sa-
iOEn ZOE iOQf Ottyss. dIiu DclOiS ilC CtOSc0
Sexton saw him putting the money In
his pocket.
The defence is that Sexton was not with
Mcdonald al all at the time of The alleged
robbery. The two men had been drinking
all the afternoon and night and were both
drunk. Sexton says that ne and Mcdonald
stopped in ISierlganfs saloon on their way
home ana had several drinks there Me-
Donslld became hilarious and Insisted on
going behind the bar. The barkeeper
elected him and he fell again a barrel,
cutting his nose. Sexton says he left Nc
Donald in kieruan's saloon and went tos
his home in Adams street. Hoboken.
Mcdonald, who claimed to have been
perfectly sober, denied thar he was in
Kiernan's place at all. At the request of
Lawyer Weller, who appeared for the de-
fence Herman was sent for.
When he arrived and gave his tes'ti-
raolsy he contradicted both the plaintiff
and defendant. He testified that McDon-s
ala and Sexton were in his place that
morning. and that McDonald was very
drunk The witness elected both OF them
from the salocn. Sexton had testified
that when Mcdonald was put ont of the
saloon he fell in the gutter and lay
there He s(Sextonl went directly to his
ho-sse IL HopeSen.
Herman testified that Mcdonald did not
fall in the gutter: on the contrary, he
and Mcdonald walked away together and
turned up Twelfth toward Erie street. The
case was given to the jury just before re-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
TO THE HERO OF MANILA
Davis Association Passes
Resolutions Of Thanks
to Admiral Dewey.


Ihe Robert Davis Association, at
meeting which was attended BY more
t,,a, +s,,o ,,,,,,d,.sl ,,,a,,,bars a57o,,tad tbe
were prepared by Water Registrar Will
ian, II toe,tban,.
.1ia-.ss1 .sa,s,.,-a 1,a,o,
10 AumlraI George Dewey. Y. ,. A.,
Hero of Manila
we, tne members 81 the Kopera DAVIS os,'t;s
vating and upnoiding patriotisms, 1s progress
and democratic principles, reailze tnal
prlinant OPPORTUNITY would pass lam lamely 4;
by and sacred duty go uIperlormeu
the feeinss WeiLng up from our sur
charged hearts IN reference 70 your mai maj
haybor; q therefore .;;sta be be i a,,, sa
Isssvigsu, inat tne rSopeIt DavfS fAsSv
= sdSsy
and colleetlveiy as g Mberty yalof sle,
81 sasx - ~
f eas-
nes.is anu a rsspeetluiy ny 9ur @ na ,ss'3 =,
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Aaaiilla JOINING MI aau spanniIs the hiisai.y
sSSas tiiat ig,i g,ii ps " eel.; II, anu
Resolyed. aTnat we we viii moraiiy strengtn1- IN
ea yo9r naLqsgiof reasons, pslns uisapl
~ uo ~ pitssiieduy-py our honest re- .es peee
sihcere aaIillI atlon alid heaTt-toInedll ,uest, !,
gratltude IN pehalI OF the seml-enSi ayea, veg !
l1aagi' ~
q lohg tine pas5 lnese compiuls,ply salel- al
MES Oh ptutal SPAN Raxe iooheu loHSa
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hoping ana praying tnat ,H Iara,Tay Allsa.- =
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
NEWS FROM MADRID.
Doubtful Items About
Canara and Cervera--
New Foreign Minister.
TBy Gable to The Associated Press. j

TBy Gable to The Associated Press.
MADRID, May "a, 1S9S.-(Noon.)-It is
officially announced that the squadron of
Admiral Cervera was still at Santiago de
Cuba yesterday
According to published news here, Adj
miraI Camara, the Commander of the
Cadiz squadron, has been fully instruct
ed and returns to Cadiz tonight.
Duke Almodovar de Rio has accepted
the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Af-
fairs, offered to but declined by Senior
Leon Castillo the Spanish Ambassador
at Paris The Duke informed the CORE
spondent of The Associated Press that he
does not desire the office but he accepts
it on patriotic grounds.
The new Minister d:-"Every Span
lard is bound to devote all his powers to
the defence of the country
It's believed Senior Gamazo the pres
ent Minister Of Public Instruction and
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
NEARLY WRECKED THE COURT.
One Legged Murphy Boards JUS
tice Hayes in His Own Den.

Justice of the Peace Hayes of Mont1
gomery street, in the Marion secticn,
came very nearly being arrested last
evening as a result of trying to summon
aid to arrest a man known as One
legged Murphy for creating distur-
bance in his court.
The trouble all arose over a case which
Justice Hayes was trying. Mrs. James
Swinscoe or No. 100 Delaware avenue, yes
terday appeared before Justice Hayes ard
swore out warrant against Mrs. George
Reese, who lives in the same house with
her. The charge was defamation of
character. Mrs Swinscoe claims that
Mrs. Reese called her a number of hard
names. and did other things to defame her
character.
When the case was brought up last
evening in Justice Hayes court it devel-
oped that Mrs. Swinscoe had objected to
the Reeses because they made too much
noise in the house, and that Mrs Reese
mad called Mrs. Swinscoes the names be-
cause the later woman had told her the
family was too noisy Justice Hayes de-
ciiled to hold Mrs. Rese in $500 bail, which
she furnished.
sfOne-legged'' Murphy who was a wit
ness for Mrs. Reese. when he heard that
she had been held in bail started TO kick
up a row. Justice Hayes was forced to
eject MIN from tHs fooiu' iiie Jqo (" 80. as : :
bigger one than he bargained for and
Murphy fought the Justice. The Justice
finally got hts man cut on the sidewalk,
when another struggle ensued, and Hayes
pulled a whistle from his pocket and blew
it for aid. All this time the Justice was
holding on to his man, and at intervals
would blow the whistle. while the crowd
stood around and jeered him.
a policeman who had been standing at
Hisfland avenue and the Boulevard
heard the whistle. but could not find the
place whence it came. Murphy, with the
aid Of his friends. broke away from the
Justice. ard then started in to wreck the
court room Several panes of glass were
broken before the crowd dispersed. The.
DoliceyIlau finally found the Justice and
was about to arrest him for making too
much noise The matter was explained
Is him. but no trace of Murphy or the
crowd could be found
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
PARIS MADRID NEWS.


tBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
PARIS. May "a, 1s9S.--A despatch to the
Temps" from Madrid, published this af-
ternoon, says
Official circles deny there is any diver
gence of views between Seniors Puigcer-
yer and Gamazo respecting the income
tax
The despatch says intense interest,
mingled with anxiety is centered on Ad-
miral Corvera's fleet.
The national subscription to increase
the strength of the Spanish naval forces
has now reached twelve million pesetas.
DR.. Bontances. the representative Of the
Cuban Junta in Paris, denies the report
that he has been in negotiation with Senor
Leon Castillo, the Spanish Ambassador
here. He says
mo conciliation is possible. except based
upon the independence of Cuba"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
PAvoNIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
Robert Davis Talks With the Conn
missioners.

Robert Davis had talk with Street
and Water Commissioners Hauck and
Nolan this afternoon. Mr. Davis suggest
ed that Pavonia avenue, from the ferry
to Grove street. should be paved in the
same way as Montgomery street. Com
missioner Nolan. who is chairman of the
Committee on Streets, promised to in
struct Engineer Van Keuren to prepare
the necessary plans and specifications at
once.
More than $4,000 have been spent in
repairing Pavonia avenue. 1t is IN an
almost impossible condition at the pres
street, at Greene street, is to be repay
ed and SO are many Of he principal sreets
which are now in wretched condition
The special street fund is to be spent as
judfciously as possible. 1t is possible
that one or two more reduction will be
made in the forces at Belleville and High
Service
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
u. S. S. Montgomery,

Key w eS[, May ~, 1879.
Dear Al received your most well
come letter today and was very glad 10
near from you. We just arrived here to-
day from Porto Rico, nineteen days at
sea from Key West, and l have not rs
ceived d letter from anybody since the
first Of May, as all the mail was held at
Key West.
..Day before yesterday this ship alone
had a fight with two Spanish gunboats-
We sighted them in nearsznhore, and we
went after them and started them going
by giving them a 5-inch shell from the
forecastle gun. Then we got all the guns
sagoing, ana we had hot time, | can tell
you alter we We're fighting. r.
After awhile they started to run away
from u.s. and we gave chase. They Wen1
into bay and up the river. We went in
to the bay but could not go up the river,
as there was not enough water. We
could just see the tops OF their masts over
the hills, and We kept firing at them un-
til We found out we could not get them
out and we went away and left them.
Nobody was hurt on our ship, and l do
not know If We killed any Dons or not
(but hope we did. oh, It is fine when
you are lighting to hear the shells go
whistling over your head.
When we were bombarding San Juan,
Porto Rico as the fighting hrst began
had my head up through hatcnway.
did not do thing but fail down the lad
der. DON'T laugh now. | was not
afraid q, bat doaged ID, little too much
my gun l forgot about everything and
everybody. After we got through you
ought to see us, all black and burned with
powder. You would see a Shfpmate
come up and pat the gun and say, Speak
to them, old boy, speak to them, and
those guns did speak to them, l can as
sure you.
1--WE think the next job on hand is to
lombard Havana. 1 hope we do. You
must excuse this paper and pencil, but We
are lucky if we get two hours out of
twenty-four.
you ought to see now what used to be
the White Squadron. They are awful dir
ty outside, but we can fight just the
same. You ought to see me. l look like
pirate. Well, | have srneled powder
and been under fire, and you cannot real
ize how it feels. When you begin you for
get everything; all that is in your mind
is to see how quick you can fire. The
gun [ am at (No. p fired the first shot on
the Montgomery at the bombardment of
San Juan.
Write soon, as a letter now goes a
long way, and | guess we will be gone
from here again in two or three days. Ex-
cuse dirt and everything else, as it all
comes with the war. The only place that
1 am hurt is in the stomach. l have not
mad square meal for nineteen days. IT
you can put square meal through the
wringer and send it to me- in sections it
Will De appreciated.
Good bye, and may God bless you all
and take of you. | still remain your low
ing sailor cousin, c. K C.
~. S. S. Montgomery, Key West, Fla
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
"THE GLADSTONE OF JERSEY CITY"
An Old Republican, Jollies the
Mayor.

Mayor Hoos this afternoon received a
postal car from An old Republican, 2
who refers to His Honor as s.the Glad
stone of Jersey City, The writer com
mends the Mayor for the way he is man
aging city affairs, forcing reductions and
fighting for economy. He praises the
Mayor for his firm stand against the
North Hudson County Railroad in the
matter of the Grove street trolley orlin-
ance.
The !"Old Republican declares that the
Cons olidated Traction Company is back
ing up the North Hudson County Rail-
way Company in the fight, so that when it
wishes to extend its lines the city will be
denied any compensation because none
was exacted from the North Hudson Com
pany. The writer urges the Mayor to
hold out for five per cent. Of the North
Hudson's gross receipts if it is permitted
to change its motive power in Grove
street
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24

and, although 1t is announced today that
Admiral cemara starts hence tomorrow
to rejoin the feet it would not be sur
prising to learn that the squadron has
already left and that the presence of Ad-
miral Camara, as we'll as the official an
nouneements anent the feet shortly sail
ing westward. have been blind to cover
its departure.
There is some anxiety here as to
whether Admiral Cervera's entire squad
ron has been able to reunite in Cuban
waters. If the Ministers are aware OF
the precise whereabouts Of Admiral Ger
vera they are keeping 1t secret"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
Mr.. QUEEN ON DECK.
He Takes Charge Of the Corporation
Attorneys Office.

City Attorney John Wahl Queen en-
tered upon the dulles of his office today.
Mr. Queen called on the Mayor shortly
after nine O'Clock and had a long chat
with him. The Mayor suggested to Mr.
Queen that he make determined effort
to clear up all the city's business with
out delay. His Honor expressed the wish
that the suit against Bayenhe for $40, 900
for water furnished be brought TO speedy
trial.
Mr.. Queen promised to do as requested
Secretary Hoos accompanied Mr.. Queen
to his office.
Ex-Citv Attorney Douglass greeted his
successor and promised to lend whatever
assistance he can in teaching Mr.. Queen
the routine of the office.
Mr.. Queen win make his headquarters
af (sttv Hall
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24

DIED.

CARMoDY-Su suddenly, in this city, on
Monday. May %, 1898, Dennis, be-
loved husband of Catharine Carmody.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence NO. 40 Garfield
avenue on Wednesday,. May 25 at A.
M; thence to ST. PatIicl,s Church. cor
ner of Bramhall and Ocean avenues,
where a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered up for the happy repose
OF his soul
FRAzER-In this city. on Sunday May
% 1898, James Frazer, aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends, also Apprentice
Boys, l.. o. L., No 1, ana Court Amer
lea. No. 1889, a. o. r.. are invited to at
tend the funeral on Wednesday, May 20,
at F. NJ. from his late residence, No.
201 Fifth street Jersey City.
Steel on Monday. May %, 1893, Eliz-
abeth A Della, wife of William l.
Steele, aged S6 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Wednesday, May Is,
at p. Nj. from her late residence. No.
81 Maple street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
IN THE JURY'S HANDS.
Maresi's Suit Against the Fourth
Regiment in the Balance.

The suit of Pompeo Maresi, the New
York caterer. to recover 81, ,4s5 from Lieu
tenant John J. Broderick for suppers fur
nished at the Fourth Regiment ball in
January, 1855, was given to the jury at
noon today, and no verdict had been re-
turned at recess. Lieutenant Broderick,
who was chairman of the supper commit
tee, at first made a contract for $40 por-
tions. Two days before the ball the or
der was increased to $50 portionsss A
check for $S4S was rendered to Maresi in
full payment He refused to accept it,
claiming that he had furnished 1,S00 por-
tons and that he was entitled to 81, 1880.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
SOLDIERS MONUMENT CASE.

The order to show cause why the Sol
.tliers' Monument Committee should not
be restrained from completing the award
for the monument to Artist Martini was
to have been heard by Chancellor McGill
in the Court of Chancerv this morning.
William Brinkerhcff, representing the
committee; Poormaster Hewitt and Alder
man at Large Midlege were on hand
promptly, but neither P. H. O'Neill nor
any ether one of the hickers or their coun-
sell William II. Dougherty, appe2red.
After waiting some time for Mr.. Dough-
erty the matter went over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
LAST SALE OF CITY PROPERTY.
final Opportunity TO Obtain EHoel-
lent Bargains in Real Estate.

The final sale of city property. which
has been conducted by Auctioneer Frank
Stevens, will conclude tomorrow. The
sale will be held in the Assembly Chamber
OF City Hail. 1t will starfat one o'clock
promptly. About thirty parcels will be
offered. Nearly all of them are desirable.
They are pieces the sale of which Mayor
Hoos refused toNapprove because he con-
sidered the sales price far below the ac-
tual value of the land.
Opportunity will be offered SPECTATORS
and home seekers to get valuable parcels
OF land at fair prices.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
FLEET LOCATED.
rRv Gable to The Associated Press. i

KEY WEST, Fla, May "a. 1sss.-The
movements of the United States fleet,
which are known here. make it absolutely
certain no battle has yet occurred, but
an enga cement is expected to take place
this week.
The Spanish fleet has been definitely
located.
The German third-class cruiser Geier,
now at Havana, leaves that port for Vera
Cruz. Mexico, tomorrow, having on board
a large number of German refugees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
CABLES NOT CUT.

(By Cable Copyright, 1898, by the Asso-
ciated Press.)
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, May "a, 1885,
Inquiries made here at the cable station
in regard to the reported cutting of the
cables off Santiago de Cuba and Guanta-
namo, by the United States cruisers, show
the cables have not been cut. The cable
from this place to Guantanamo and San
tiago de Cuba is in working order.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
Y. M. C. A. MAN TAKEN ILL.

Robert Mcclure. who gave his address
as the Y NJ. c.. A. building. Madison ave-
nue. and Twenty fourth street. New York,
was seized with commissions at Pavonia
avenue and Grove street yesterday after
noon He was attended by DIR: Herman
and sent to the City Hospital. On his way
thereto he was again attacked.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-24
HAS He SAILED ]?

(By Cable, Copyright. 1898. by The Asso-
eiated Press.)
PORT AU PRINCE. Hayti. May "a, 1885,
According to current rumor here the
Spanish Cape Verde squadron, command
ed by Admiral Cervera. which ARRIVED re-
Gently at Santiago de Cuba. subsequently
sailed from that port, destination un-
knnurn