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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
FLOR|DA'S RETURN.
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KEY WEST, Fla, May 81, 1S9S.-The
steamer Florida returned here at seven
A. NJ from Cuba, having successfully
landed a most important expedition on the
island.
The Florida has been quarantined, but
She may be released IN an hour or so. So
far, not line of authentic news has LEFT
the ship. Report has it that she landed
her party about twenty-five miles east OF
Havana, and that not a shot was fired.
The expedition was landed on the coast
cf Cuba on Thursday morning last.
When the Florida, escorted by the Os-
ceola, drew up close to the shore at the
place selected for the landing, she sent
scouts ashore to see if all was clear.
These scouts were greeted by Generals
Mebra and Rojas, with some fifteen hun
dred armed insurgents. Consequently,
far from there being any hostile demon
stration upon the part of the Spaniards,
the landing of the expedition was in the
nature of triumphal invasion. The Gu
bans who were in waiting for the party,
had brass band and welcomed the new
comers with national airs.
The work of unloading the cargo of the
Florida was. promptly begun and carried
on by the 432 men composing the expedi-
tion. There was nothing in the nature of
interruption until the work was finished
on the night of Friday last
While the cargo was being unloaded the
Osceola, an auxiliary gunboat, with her
guns ready for action, secuted about the
vicinity. looking for an enemy. But the
Spaniards, apparently, had no suspicion
of what was taking place, for not sign
of them could be seen ashore or afioat.
So easily was the dangerous mission ac-
complished that while some members of
the party wer getting the supplies ashore
others were providing themselves fifth
fruit sugar and other products of the
9anding place. a large stock of which was
brought back for Key West friends
Nevertheless. no precautionary measure
was neglected and the moment the work
was concluded the Florida and the Osceola
slipped away, leaving the Insurgents to
convey their reinforcements into the in
terror, which, it is confidently expected,
was done without any casualty
The returning members of the Florida
party brought with them several hundred
private letters which,. 1t is understood,
give a complete insight into the present
conditions prevailing in the blockaded
island
The local Cuban colony is elated over
the astonishing success of the expedition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
NAVAL RESERVES OFF.
TWO Hundred and Thirty of the
States Sailors Sail for
the Front.

Two hundred and thirty young men,
who formerly manned the Portsmouth at
the foot of Fourth street, Hoboken, are
naval reserves no longer. They are now
In charge Of the auxiliary cruiser Badger.
formerly the steamship Yumuri moored at
East Ninth street. New York. and expect
orders to sail today or tomorrow.
The transfer was made Sunday after
noon. Fully 5000 people crowdcd the
plank walk and Hudson Square Park
leading to the Portsmouth. There were
many fearful farewells. AT 3:l5 o'clock
accompanied by a hearty cheer and the
waving. of hundreds Of handkerchiefs and
flags. the Navy Yard tug Narkeeta. hav-
ing on board the volunteer sailors, pulled
away from the Hoboken pier. The tug
Went direct to the Badger. More leaves
were granted the members of the First
and Third divisions, but it is expected
that the Badger will sail either today or
tomorrow.
William Reid, member of the Cable
Athlete Club, left home today to go
aboard the auxiliary cruiser Badger as a
master machinist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
PRIEST HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Father Bolaski Assaults Citizen
and Viciously Fights a Policeman.

Ignatius Balaski, Catholic priest, 60
years old, who was formerly rector of the
Polish Church on Chestnut avenue, this
city, was held for the Grand Jury by Po-
lice Justice Nevin in the First Criminal
Court this morning for assaulting several
persons. He is said to be crazy, and is
often violent. He was arrested late last
night by Patrolman Wilson after a
severe fight, in which he punched the po-
liceman and tore his uniform.
Father Balaski first showed signs of
violence yesterday in Washington street,
where he met Thomas Corrigan of No. 202
Washington street and without the slight
est provocation knocked him down: Cor
rigan complained to Patrolman Wilson,
who arrested Balaski. The priest fought
furiously, and It was only with the assist
ance of several citizens that Wilson final
ly got him to the Gregory street station.
The priest fighting a policeman attract
ed crowd of several hundred persons. 1t
is said that Balaskl has had his powers
revoked by the Bishop because of his ec-
cnntricitieS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
FELLED BY A F0OTPAD.
John FlannelIy Held for Afro
ciouS Assault on a
Stranger.

John Flannelly. peddler, twenty-four
years old, of No. 374 Sixth street, was
held for examination by Police Justice
Nevin in the First Criminal Court this
morning on the charge OF atrocieusly as
sauiting man late last night. His vic
tim is in the City Hospital in an un-
conscious condition The hospital authori-
ties have not been able to learn who he
is. His skull is fractured and he may
die from his injuries. The assault oc-
CURED at Newark averpe and Sixth
street, just below the Lenfgh Valley
bridge. 1t was witnessed by Benjamin
Carre of No. 81 Ferry street, who was OH
his way home. He it was who notified
Patrolrfaan Barry and caused the, arrest
of Flannelly.
According to his story the unknown
man was walking up Newark avenue
when Flannelly and another man stopped
him and Flannelly demanded money of
firn. "'SA,' he. refused to give him any
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
sonnet THING ON FOOT.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 81, 1S9S.-A
hot exchange of dispatches between Com
modore Schley and Washington has oc-
CURED during the last thirty-six hours,
and an important movement of Schley' S
fleet is expected soon. The auxiliary
cruiser Yale put in here Saturday, receiv-
ing and sending cablegrams. The Eagle
and the Harvard have been in Jamaica
waters several times. acting as despatch
boats.
The Associated Press despatch boat
Dandy has had an unpleasant experience.
Owing to a misconstruction of the neu-
trality laws she was detained here from
Saturday until Monday by refusal of
British officials to allow her to coal, fear
ing it was violation of the neutrality 1t
was only by energetic action of the Amer
ican Consul. Mr. Snyder that the Dandy
yesterday received permission to take
fuel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
miral Camara's fleet has been delayed by
defects discovered In the torpedo boats.
HAWAIIAN SETBACK.

WASHINGTON, May 81, 1895. Senator
Lodge has decided not to formally offel
his Hawaiian annexation proposition as
an amendment TO the war revenue bill
but he thinks that final adjournment OF
Congress can be delayed in order to al.
low the Hawaiian question to be disposed
of this session.
Senator Morgan said today that it was
his purpose to press his measure provld-
ing a form of government for territory
acquired in the present war as an amend
ment to the war revenue bill. He also
expressed the opinion that the Lodge
amendment for the annexation of Hawaii
should be made a part of this bill 1t
Is just as much war mea sure as the sub
jugation of the Spanish fleet in Santiago
BaY." he said.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
HELD UP BY SPAIN.
A Norwegian Steamships Adventure
In the Straits of Gibraltar.

The Norwegian tramp steamer Stalheim,
which arrived at Weelrawken from
Smyrna, Monday night, reported having
been sheld up by a Spanish worship
while passing through the Straits of
Gibraltar. The Stalheim is captained by
B. Helt and had cargo of licorice con-
signed to MacAndrews & Forbes of New
York, and left Smyrna on May l. On May
z she stopped to coal at Algiers. On the
night of May 10, while going through the
Strait of Gibraltar a Spanish warship
sent shot across the Stalheim's bow.
The Stalheim heaved to and an officer
of the Spanish warship boarded her.
Captain Heft was required to show his
papers, and the Stalheim was searched.
Finding no contraband of war on the
Stalheim the Spanish officer allowed her
to proceed The name of the Spanish war
ship could not be learned A. Olsen OF
Bergen, Norway, is the owner of the
Stalheim.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
MRS. BAUMANN'S PRIVILEGES.
May Take Her Child to Duches
County for the Summer.

The case of DIR. Louis Baumann of
Wayne street against his wife, Mrs.
Letitia Baunaann, was again before Vice
Chancellor Pitney this morning. when the
doctors counsel, Mr.. w. H. Corbin,. Sc
the child, a girl to her father
Counselor Max T. Rosenberg for Mrs.
Baumann, asked that his client be per-
rnitted to take her child for the summer
months to her fathers home in Dutcness
county. New York, and that she be also
permitted to take the. child out during
convenient afterneons curing lne. week,
lection to the child going to the country,
and there would be no trouble in arrang-
ing for Mrs. Baumann seeing her child
frequently
tt is said that negotiations are on foot
among friends of both parties to effect
a reconciliation between the doctor and
his Wife The doctor was in court this
morning. but not Mrs. Baumann.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
MILLER HAD MRS. COHEN ARRESTED
Justice Nevin Binds Both Over to
Keep the Peace.

Mrs. fannie Cohen. of No. 4S9 Grove
street, was tried before Police Justice
Nevin in the First Criminal Court this
morning for assaulting August Miller, of
No. 493 Grove street. Mrs. Cohen keeps a
grocery store and Miller keeps a candy
store. Each has children. The children
through fighting have caused their
parents to become bad friends. Miller
alleged that Mrs. Cohen struck him over
the head with an oil can whom he entered
her treatment of his children. Mrs. Cohen
and several witnesses testified that Miller
entered the store and grabbed the defen--
dant by the throat, saying that he would
Kill her.
Justice Nevfn put both Miller and Mrs.
Cohen under bonds to keep the peace.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
SUING OVER COLLAPSED BUILDING
Hudson Telephone Company and
Jacob Ringle Sue Each Other.

A suit of Jacob Ringle to recover $1,000
from the Hudson Telephone Company for
Railroad avenue, is being tried in the Cur
cult Court today. Ringle leased the building
to the company and it was used for stor-
ing cables and other purposes. On Novena-
ber 8, 1896, the building slid off its founda-
tions and was wrecked Mr. Ringls attri-
buted the accident to the excessive weight
of the cables and claims that the company is
responsible for overlooking it.
The company on the other hand contends
that the building was insecure at the time
they took possession of it although Mr..
Ringle represented it as being perfectly safe
They have counter suit against Mr.. Ringle
for damage. Hudspeth and Puster represent
Mr. Ringle and Henry S. White and former
company's interests.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
HELD UP A LABoRER,
Thomas Moran Goes to thu
Penitentiary.

Thomas Moran, forty-two years old, of
No. 1862 Morgan street, was sent to the
Hudson County Penitentiary for six
months in the First Criminal Court. Mon
day, for assaulting1and attempting to rob
Henry Reinberger a laborer, having no
home Reinberger was drunk early Sum
day morning when he met Moran and an
other man. They demanded money of
him and when he refused to give it to
them they set upon him, choked him and
threw him on his back Moran then
kicked him in the chest. While the two
men were still pounding Reinberger
Patrolman Van Vechten happened along.
He arrested Moran and also took Rein
berger in for being drunk. The. other
man escaped. Reinberger was fined 2.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
JUMPED FROM A FERRYBoAT.

Frank Chapman, telegraph operator
of Boston, Mass. committed suicide at
1915 o'clock Sunday morning by jumping
sCortlandt street line He left two letters
on the boat. They led to his identifiea-
ton.
One was addressed to his mother, Mrs.
NJ f. Chapman, of No. Newborn street,
Medford Mass. and the other was to
J. c. Devine of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, in Boston. The body has
not yet been recovered. Chapman said in
his letter that heavy drinking had driven
him to suicide.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
BEDELL COT A NEW TRIAL.

Judge Nevius in the Circuit Court this
morning granted new trial in the now cele-
brated case of Merrill vs. Bedell. George L.
Merrill, kindling wood manufacturer of
Williamsport, Pa, made a contract with
Alvah A. Bedell to supply him with the en-
tire output Of the factory. Bedell afterward
refused to receive the wood and Merrill sued
him for 81. 400. The jury gave a verdict of
$500 for the plaintiff, On Friday last former
Senator Brinkerhof applied for new trial.
and incidentally scored the jnry. Former
Judge Hudspeth who appeared for Merrill.
opposed the application and made vigorous
defence of the jury. No date was fixed for
the new trial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
LAFAYETTE ORAT0RIA SOCIETY.
An Excellent Concert by This Well
Known Organization.

A concert was given by the Lafayette
Oratorio Society at the Lafayette Meth
odist Church, on Saturday evening. The
Boice, soprano, and the New York Ma
sonic Quartette, including Messrs. Charles
A. Rice, first tenor: John NJ. Fulton, sec
ond tenor; George Fleming. first bass,
and Will w. Thomas, second bass.
The programme was opened with a
chorus, Love and Spring, followed by a
solo by Miss Brice, a chorus by the New
York Masonic Quartette, Sanctus'; a
solo by Mr.. Fleming, a chorus, THE Lost
Chord; a solo by Mr.. Rice and chorus
by the Masonic Quartette, and solo,
"Gallia," by Miss Boice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
REDUCTION IN WATER DEPARTMENT
The Discharge of Eight Reassessors
Saves the City $500 Per Month.

The Street and Water Commissioners
have dispensed with the services of the
eight reassessors who were appointed sew
eral months ago to make new assess
ment.
The reassessors discharged were c. D.
Noonan John Gildea. John Hannah, John
Gable. John Rowe. John Sweeney. Charles
Freeland and Rector B. Fish. Fish has
been reappointed to Clerk Bouton's office.
Rowe was detailed to do duty in the En-
gineering Bureau.
The reassessors were paid SIS a month.
The dismissal of the force saves the city
$500 a month.
More reductions are to be made. Mayor
Hoos says the Street and Water Commis-
sioners will yet have the Water Depart
ment on a self-supporting basis.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
TOO RAPID BlcycLISTs FINED.

Police Justice Nevin, in the First Crtm-
inal Court, yesterday fined Joseph Nc
Grove street, S. for riding bicycle faster
than the law allows Joseph Premandi,
twenty years old, of No. % Payonia ave-
nue., was fined g for the same offence.
McAulff's fine was made heavier because
he insisted. that Patrolfnan Murphy, who
arrested him. did so out of spite.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
TO TRY M,cLuE NEXT WEEK.

for manslaghter is set down for next Mon
day in the General Sessions Court McGlue
and John Scanlon became engaged in fght
in Halliday street, Lafayette, on February
5, and McGlue knocked Scanlon down and
his skull was fractured by coming in con-
tract with the sidewalk McGlue claims
that Scanlon was the aggressor and that he
only defended himself.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Arcola Pleasure Club celebrated its
eighth anniversary Saturday night at Feh-
reil'S Hail. Beacon avenue. The re-
ceipis of the entertainment goes 10 the
Maine monument fund.
The bicycle store Of George Ruggles. at
Pavonfa avenue and the Boulevard was
brok en- into on Sunday night, and two BIZ
cycles were stolen.
Paddy beware, well known North
Hudson County Railway conductor. will
soon visit his old home in Ireland on a
pleasure trip. &
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
DR.. SIMMONS HURT.
Careless Wheelman Locks Pedals
With the Physician.

DR.. H. r. Simmons of No. 557 Bramhall
avenue while riding on the Boulevard
Sunday evening, met With an accident
caused by another rider riding too close
to his wheel, which caused the pedals of
both bicycles to interlock, throwing the
doctor over the handle bars. The fall
greatly bruised DR.. Simmons and he was
taken home in his carriage.
He ds able to attend to his work how
ever, and hopes to be entirely well within
few days. The accident occurred at
Virginia avenue. The other rider was
also thrown, sbut he escaped uninjured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
SAYS He CUT ITS WIRES.
Hudson Telephone Company's Ac-
cusation Against William Shannon.

William Shannon, thirty-two years old,
of No. 115 Montgomery street, was held
in $500 bail by Police Justice Nevin in the
First Criminal Court yesterday for exam
ination on the charge of maliciously cut
ting wires of the Hudson Telephone Com
pany. 1t is alleged that he cut ten-wire
cable on Henderson street. between Fifth
and Sixth streets which has not been
in use for some time.
He was seen in the act of cutting it..
The complainant is Francis Anderson
superintendent of construction of the
Hudson Telephone Company 1t is said
that Shannon is a lneman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
THE FRENCH TREATY.
TBv Cable to The Associated Press

TBy Cable to The Associated Press1
PARIS, May 81. 1S9S.-At the meeting of
the Cabinet today, NJ. Hanotaux, the
Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced
the signing of the commercial agreement
pointed out that the arrangement was
indicative of the friendly sentiments
which the two Governments showed in
mercial relations between the two coun-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
FINED FOR FAST WHEELING.

SO Railroad avenue and James Barsos nine
teen years old. OF No. 3S1 First street, were
each tined S. by Police Justice Nevin in the
First Criminal Court this morning for riding
their bicycles too fast. They were arrested
by bicycle police Murphy of the Seventh
street station
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
SPANS SHAKY BANK.

[By Gable to The Associated Press]
LONDON, May 81. lsSs.-There is much
interest in the silver market. owing to the
run on the Bank of Spain, where a semi
panic is said to prevail Large orders are
expected as she Mint is reported to be
turning out half million pesetas daily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
MORE JERSEYMEN TO THE FRONT

Richard Connell, Of Ninth street, and
Michael Whalen, of Jersey avenue, who en-
listed in the q. $. Cavalry service went
through this city with a lot Of regulars from
Fort Schuyler yesterday afternoon bound
for Atlantic (Sa
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
FINGER CUT WITH CIGAR CLIPPER

Rosie Rains. 13 years old Of No. 81
Garden street, Hoboken, while playing
with cigar cutter yesterday, had the top
of the index finger of her right hand cut
off. The little sufferer was taken to Po-
lice Headquarters where Police Surgeon
Arlitz dressed her wound
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
AEsLINGToN CEMETERY

Was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery, in
the State. Lot owners have no expense for
care OF grounds, nor for fencing. If you need
q cemetery lot (and every family needs one).
you win be interested in its beauty and neat
ness. its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment. Office in Jersey City, 2S9 Washing
ton street. over Plovident Savings Bank. Tele-
phone No. SCI.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
Mr.. DATz LOSES A DIAMOND.

Albert Datz, printer, of No. % Wayne
street, while at the picnic and games in Bald
win Park last evening, lost diamond stud
which he values at $780,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
HAD HIS WIFE ARRESTED.

Henry J. Gilman, of No. 1s1 Lake street.
had his wife Julia arrested Monday. She
was living at No. l6S York street. He
charges that she deserted him and has
been living an improper life. The woman
was arraigned before Police Justice Nevin,,
who postponed examination
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
ENcIEEER DROWNED.

on the steamer Strathgyie. which is ly-
ing at the foot of Grand street, fell over
board while boarding the steamer early
yesterday morning, and WAS drowned.
His body was not recovered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
FELL FROM THE STooP.

Eight year old John Sheehan. of No. 225
Third street, fell down stairs at ST. Mary's
Institute in Third street, this morning and
was badly injured about the head. He was
taken home by his father.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
MAYOR HooS' BUSY TIME.
How His Honor Kept Memorial
Day.

Mayor Hoos was kept busy all day yester
day He was unable to spend very much
time with his family. In the morning he
reviewed the veterans of Wilson Post. In
the afternoon he rode at the head of the
Letter Carriers Association parade with
Assistant Postmaster higgins. In the even
ing he attended the annual dinner of the
Trustees of the New York Bay Cemetery
Association at the Hotel Washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
3. AND o 10 TRANSPORT TROOPS

The Pennsylv ania Railroad will trans
port no more troops. The contract 1T is
said, has been awarded to the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad for cent per mile per
man
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
MAIzAIxN DE FACT

barrel than ordinary flour. but worth a dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. e. cleary Co.
stores, Greene and Montgomery streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May S1.-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at P. NJ, Wednes-
day
tonight and Wednesday; warmer Wednes-
day; northerly winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31

1t is economy to profit by the experience Of
others. Thousands have been cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, why not you?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-31

Hartnett's Thermometrioa1 Rspo1
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-06-18
NOTICE

All local announcements such as
of church services, entertainments,
and meetings are published as
news in the local columns of The
Tribune, but such notices and all
local news, to insure publication
must be in The Tribune Office be-
fore 8 a. m. on the day that publi-
cation is desired preferably by
the previous afternoon. The
Tribune, in order to print one
half of the foreign matter it re-
ceives, cannot give any time to
local composition after 10 a. M,
unless the matter is extraordinary
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-06-18
Music for the Fourth

The music for the Fourth OF
July provides for large chorus.
All singers of the city are asked
to assist in making this feature a
grand success. A chorus of sixty
or more voices is desired. The
music is here and rehearsal No. |
will be held at the Presbyterian
church Monday evening June 20,
at 8 o'clock. Members of all the
church choirs, other musical orga-
nizations, and individual singers,
including members of seventh,
eighth and high school grades OF
the public schools, are all asked TO
be present at that time and place