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The times., 1898-05-13
Insurance Taxes.

In the tax on iif+. insurance, in place OF
the House tax Of 2 cents on each $50 of
insurance, the Senate makes it TO cents,
and instead OF | cent on each unit of 5
cents of weekly premium in the industrial
plan the Senate makes it cents on each
500 of insurance. Fire insurance compl-
nies are taxed ! 2 cent on each dollar pf
premium. Casualty, fidelity and guaran-
tee insurance companies are taxed -
cent on each dollar of premium.
Mortgages for under $1,000 are exempt,
and above that sl,Ei are taxed 25 cents on
each $500 instead of the heavier siding
scale In the House ;aiii
The tax on ordinary powers of attorney
is reduced troni $ to 25 cents, but II" lax
is required in al:v y. wei of attorney for
the collection of any bounty, pensici.
etc. All taxes in the probate of wills or
letters of administration have been strick-
en- out.
The tax on receipts reads: Receipts
for the payment of any sum of money, or
for the payment of any debt due, not be-
ing for the satisfaction of any mortgage
or Judgment or decree of any court, and
not otherwise in this act especially emu
merated. ] cent
The times., 1898-05-13
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CfORNING, EVENING AND sUNDAY)
THE TIMES COMPANY.

STILSoN HUTcHINS, President.
The Progress., 1898-09-03

several sweet hymns were sung,
and then Captain Bennett, the Sal
vationist leader took charge. lie
is a skillful general, and thor
oughly understands his work.
Mrs. Bennett, his wife, is an able
second. She watches every move
he makes, understands every gest-
ures or intonation of the voice, al
most, and instantly responds to
every call by voice orjesture COM
municated. Secretary Stella
Taylor is a ready, quick and eff
Gent soldier who speedily goes to
"the front" at the command OF her
captain, and does splendid service
there. Lieutenant William Pruit
is also a valiant warrior who does
OF know what fear means, and is
quick to note and take advantage
of every point presented. This is
the ofIicer-corps of the Army, and
no wonder they are taking the
town. For to Captain Benefits
splendid ability as a leaders, add
ed the pluck and dash OF the game
cock, And they arc all full o. the
Holy Ghost
The Progress., 1898-09-03
A GLORIOUS DAY.
The Salvation Army In Command
OF Texas Avenue Church.

Last Sunday was a red letter
day at Texas Avenue church.
This is a Methodist house Of wor-
ship, but it is alsoa house open to
all who want to hear the word of
God preached. Every disciple Of
Jesus will always receive a BROTH
efiy and sister.y welcome there.
Un this occasion a large congrega-
ton assembled: one Of the largest
that has ever atten ded any church
In the city. This was composed
OF Baptists, Presbyterians Roman
lists, Episcopalians, Complexities,
Lutherans, Methodists, sinners !;
all faces wearing a look of expect
antcy.
What meant this unusual gath
erlng; this great interest manifest
ed? 1t had been given out that the
Oa'vation Army would conduct the
services that morning.
Before the service hour arrived
The Progress., 1898-09-03

the power OF God was known 10 BE-
present. And as several moro fol-
lowed it wos noted tn at they truly
partook Of the nature OF praise to
the Most High. The prayers cleft
the air like the lightnin@'S darts,
) cpt through he gates Of iieaV-
Ell and stood before the throne Of
mercy, grace, hope, love; Accord
ing to the promise which ncycr
fails, The experiences given woe
indeed strong, convincing t"Stimo-
mics OF thc goodness AMI power OF
God as Il savior and SaNrtityCr.
As these bright-faccd men and
women witnessed for Jesus the
Spirit took hold Of the congrcgo-
ton. And now Captain Bennett
stepped forward to deliver the
message. His text was:
| John 3:Ii--"And as Noses
lifted up che serpent in the wilder
ness, even so must the Son OF man
be lifted up
With a face brightly shining
with the power Of God which
wrought within him: with ry, 5
shat scintilated with appre tension
land tear-mcllowed with love :
with voice that rang Ike a bugIc
lcall to arms, he held aloft the cru
lcifi~d Jesus and begged the sinners
to look at the blood dripping
from His wounded 81 1iooc
shed for them, to come an, accept
salvation; accept it nor. 1t was
an impressive moment; terrible
conflict was going on between the
forces Of the devil and Jehovah
Ami as this mighty warrior for
IJcsus realized this, he hurled him
self into the very thickest OF TIT
ARRAY, so to speak. AS he thus
stood, striking giant blows in hi
Masters name, his intrepid bant
rallied around him, shouting
words Of aid and encouragement
in hallelujahs! glory to God! I be
liere it, praise the Lord! d-n,ea
until the ievil One beat retreat
leaking Christ the conquerorcr o
the field. Now the invitation wa
given to come to the sltar an(
seek pardon from their sins. Till
invitation was readily accepted
and orc after another six persons
: men, women, girls and boys, will
ewes believed with hallowed tear
Of penitence. came forward ant
humbly went down on their knee
; at the mercy seat. Christians
Salyationists and others, quickl,
l surrounded them in prayer an
Q counsel, and soon the work wa
S done, and six happy Christian
: arose from where six miser.bl
sinners had kuelt, OF these sis
e five were converts, the other re
claimed backslider. This last an
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one of the converts are Baptists.
What a glorious day!
But the story is not complete
yet. After services had bccU d.
missed, a few were gathered about
the chanc2l whc re but few min
utcs before Jesus had so pow,r-
fully manifested himself; when
young girl, bright Christian
character, said she was not salts
fed with her experience sac
knelt at the altar; Gods workers
formed charmed circle arCurl
her, and once again did the Sa-
vior,flla soul hungcrinG a2d thiyst-
ing for righteouncss,; and she
knew the blcsscdncss OF sanct:r-
cation.
No wonder that so many people
are singing, 81 am right down glad
met the Army; | am glad it came
my way"
No wonder that all Christians;
all who love Gods work arc in
dorsing, unfolding and assisting
The Salvation Army all they can.
Yes, praise the Lord for the COM
ing Of the Army to Shreveport.
Foster Wins On The First Ba Hot.
Mr.. w. l.. Foster has just cause
to feel proud. In the primary of
the Goth ult. in the contest for the
parish choice for Railroad Com
mis- sioner, he received a majority
of all the votes cast. And this
was done over two strong and pop
ular gentlemen.
The Progress congratulatcs Mr..
William l., Foster and believes, if
elected, he will prove worthy of
his trust.
Following is the Official vote:
n. ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28

the regiments ordered out. This will pc
proceeded RAPIDLY with and when the
lists are ready he will then know wnat
number he requires. Preparations at sea
Girt are proceeding satisfactorily and the
ground will be ready for the entire force
called out today.
He had not, he continued, received any
further intimation from the War Depart
ment that any further call was necessary
but there was no saying that further
request might come. Should that emer-
gency arrive 1t would then be serious
problem to solve as to what regiments
should be taken, because the State couid
not be left defenceless.
II should say" said the Governor IN
conclusion. that the men in the regi-
ments selected will be examined in their
armories by company surgeons as to their
physical qualities preliminarily. and those
who do not pass that examination VIII
not be sent to Sea Girt. Those who go
to Sea Girt will then be subjected to an
other examination at the hands Oh sur
xeons in the United States Army, VINO
may reject many. So you see 1t VIII De
several days before we can ascertain
how many we have and what others we
,,,ox, r,aed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
OUR FRIEND JOHN BULL

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON, April %. 1SsS.-The Spanish
Ambassador, Count Won Rascon, and
Countess de Casa Valencia, wife of the
former Spanish Ambassador here, have
opened funds in connection with the war
between Spain and the United States.
The fund Of the Countess. however, is
only intended for the relief of the Sick
and wounded, but the subscriptions being
collected by the Spanish Ambassador
are towards the National Fund being
raised by Spain to increase the strength
of the Spanish fleet. This is regarded as
a serious abuse of diplomatic privilege,
and, therefore, questions on the subject
are promised in the House of Commons.
A special despatch from Madrid says
the Spanish Government officials are be-
wildered at the attitude of Great Britain.
They believe the Government and the
people Of Great Britain hold divergent
opinions, and that the official acts of
Great Britain are due TO a secret compact
with the United States Government.
The English newspapers continue to
publish letters in which the writers ex-
press sympathy with Spain. A despatch
to the Standard from Montreal says
There is strong undercurrent Of
| sympathy here with SPAIN The Can
adians anticipate with satisfaction the ul-
| innate triumph of the United States but
| they would not be displeased if that self
| confident power received a severe lesson
| in the early stages of the operations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
HOBOKBD'S RELIEF FUND
Citizens Will Pledge Themselves
to Care for the Families Of
the City's Soldiers.

Hoboken is to be given an opportunity
to declare itself in connection with the
war situation. The patriotic enthusiasm
which has characterized its citizens since
the firing of the first gun announced the
opening of hostilities, is becoming inten-
sifed as the war progresses. From the
highest to the lowest, all announce their
willingness to resign home business and
everything that makes life dear to men,
and, if needs be, go to the front, with
rife and knapsack.
Proof of the genuineness of this uni
versal sentiment will be practically de-
monstrated at meeting for which ar
rangements are being made at which 1t
is proposed not only to pledge fealty and
devotion to the United States in her hour
of difficulty, but to take practical meth
ods for the assistance or relief OF the
wives and families of the heroes who
may be called upon to risk their lives
on the battlefield.
The first step in that direction is to be
taken by Mayor Pagan and the members
of the Hoboken Common Council, who
propose to call meeting of the repre-
sentative citizens of the town for the pur-
pose of considering the situation and
adopting such measures as may be judg-
ed best in connection with the impending
crisis A fund will be raised to be used
for such purposes as occasion demands
in carrying out the plans formulated al
the meeting and resolutions pledging the
support of the citizens will be passed and
forwarded to the President.
Hundreds of citizens have already
pledged themselves to cooperate with the
Mayor and Council. Volunteers are
springing up everywhere and it would ap-
pear that If Hoboken is to be made the
objective point of Spanish attack, the
Dons will be given warm reception.
The date for the meeting has not as
yet been fixed but it is probable thai
it will be held the latter part of nex'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
PORTO RICO SCARE.
Brutal Enforcement Of Martial
Law Civilians Flee
Inland.
Ths situation in Porto Rico.

by Gable, Copyright, 1898. by The Asse-
ciated Press.
ST. THOMAS, West Indies. April %,
1898-Porto Rican advices received here
today say that four Spanish gunboats
are at San Juan de Porto Rico. They are
being painted black, or possibly dark
gray.
Martial law has been proclaimed IN
Porto Rico and it is being enforced in
tyrannical manner. Crowds of people are
leaving for the interior, the capital IS
almost deserted by the civilian popula-
ton, and the roads leading from San
Juan de Porto Rico are at present pre-
senting a remarkable appearance House.
hold goods, in carts, wagons or otnsr
such means of conveyance are to pc seen
everywhere. the people dreaolng the rlgolS
of siege and the dangers of a bom0dId-
ment of the capital by United states
fleet
Tne military authorities are most ac-
lively engaged in preparing for the de-
tense Of the island. Thirty-four tor
pedoes have been planted n the MAIN
channel; They are controisa, IRON MOT, +,
has been sunk across the harbor entrance
the buoys in the channel have been a.
tered, and from Monday last afser Yer l's snS
news of the blockade of Havana reacneu
there accompanied by a report that the
Cuban capital had been bombarded, az
the lights were ordered to be extlnguisneo
The French residents, when these adj
vices left San Juan de Porto Rico, were
seeking refuge on board the F,rencn cruz
| ser Aniral Rigault de Genouilly-
An American sugar estate, II IS an
nounced was plundered after the recelps
/ of the news of the declaration of war De-
| tween Spain and the United States Ina
| British Consul at San Juan de Porto Rico,
! who has charge of American interests.
/ has cabled to his Government, requesting 9
| that a British warship be sent to that
port.
petent and youthful Volunteers or Portu
| Rico. They are armed with Mauser rines
| and are displaying considerable war. en-
/ thusiasnl. -<.,ss-
Arecibo Bay, on the west coast OF the
/ island, has been planted with torpedoes
1 from the Signal Station TO point anoas
1 one mile west of 1t.
/ There are many Spanish volunteers mere
| and on their way to Porto Rico.
| Spanish steamers landed at Maya&uez,
/ seventy miles from San Juan de Porto
| Rico on Wednesday, a quantity OF arms
! and ammunition, and there was simi-
| lar landing of supplies at san Juan us
/ Portro Rico on Tuesday.
] Besides this, about 50oe tons or pro-
! visions were landed at San Juan de Fortd
Rico on Sunday last.
The warehouses of Porto Rico are pro-
nounced to be full of provisions, and the
| Spanish authorities say they can stand a
! Siege of two months.
| All the coast lights have now been or
dered to be extinguished.
| No United States warshipS are known
/ to be in the vicinity of Porto Rico.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28

and although there might not be need for
that amount. in all probability there
would be, and in any event it was al
ways best to be prepared for every con-
tingency
This amount, with the s220. 100000 now
in the Treasury and the s1O0Oeo,oe0 a year
which it is thought will be raised by the
pending War Revenues bill. will put the
frlaces of the country on very satis-
factory basis. The Secretary was much
gratified at the patriotic spirit manifested
at the conference, and he has on doubt
of the hearty and disinterested support
Of the leading capitalists of the country
in any emergency.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
The OSTRICH ACT.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.l
MADRID, April %, 1888 g A. Mo.-The
version Of the bombardment Of Matanzas
by the United States fleet which has
reached here, says that after half an
hours fight. the Americans were obliged
to retreat
Little credence is attached in Madrid to
the dispatches from New York. telling Of
the bombardment of Matanzas, as the
latter conflict with the official reports. :
The latter, in addition to saying the
Americans were obliged to retreat ad-
NIT that several men were killed" and
that some damage was done to the
town." also remarking that the "Ameri-
can loss is not known
The forts of Havana it is announced
here, have not yet fired single projectile'
the cannon shots heard being merely sig
nal guns
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
LONDON SURPRISED.

TBy Gable to The Associated Press.1
LONDON, April 2S. 1s9S.-A sensation
has been caused by the action of the
Portuguese Government in stopping the
transmission of telegra phic information,
SO far as the public is concerned, regard
ing the movements of warships in Portu-
guese ports. as it reveals the hitherto
scarcely-concealed fact that Portugal is
doing everything possible to aid Spain
The decision of the Portuguese Govern
ment today is undoubtedly in response to
the pressure brought to bear upon her
by Spain, and the sole object of the or
der, it is believed, is to prevent news
of the departure of the Spanish feet from
being cabled from st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands.
A despatch received here from Lisbon
this morning, in reiteratins the denial
made in the Portuguese House OF Peers
yesterday, that President Mckinley had
called upon Portugal to obtain the de-
parture of the Spanish squadron from 81.
Vincent. Cape Verde Islands, adds
president Mckinley notification is un-
derstood to have threatened, unless the
Spaniards were ordered to leave st. Vim
cent that the United States would regard
Portugal as an ally Of Spain and treat
her accordingly
The Spanish torpedo fotilla, together
with several first class Spanish cruisers,
has been at st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands, Portuguese port for some time
past. Daily bulletins have been received
from there by the Associated Press, but
the action of the Portuguese Government
apparently closes this source of informa-
ton regarding the movements and where
abouts of the Spanish fleet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
GOV. VOORHEES, REASON
Says the Fourth Regiment Is
Needed for Home Service
No Slight Intended.

Governor Foster NJ Voorhees, came to
this city to attend the meeting of the
State Board of Riparian Commissioners.
Before the meeting he discussed the war
situation with a News reporter and
had some interesting things to say about
his selection of the First, Second, Third
and part of the Sixth and Seventh Regi-
ments for active service. He also ex-
planned why the Fourth Regiment of Jer-
sey City was not included in the first
call in obedience to the Presidents re-
quest for militia regiments.
Il am aware" his Excellency said.
ssthat there is some feeling of disappoint-
ment among the members of the Fourth
Regiment that they were not selected, but
/ could not help it. could not call out
all the regiments, and each of them l
am proud to say would be instantly ready
to obey. You see that the Fourth Regi-
ment occupies a very important position.
not only by its strength and efficiency.
1t practically guards and indeed repre-
sents the most important geographical
part of the State of New Jersey, and in
the event of the coast of New Jersey,
living near the New York harbor and fur
ther south. being attacked, what could
we do If we took the Fourth Regiment
awav for service elsewhere? 1t is of su.
preme Importance, vital Importance, thai
they should be retained for home service
The members of the Fourth Regiment
therefore, in view of these reasons, should
not feel that they have been sighted by
me because none was intended. l was
governed principally by the reason have
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
FLEET STILL THERE

[By Cable to The Associated Press.]
ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde Islands,
April 2s, 1898 -(s:os P. M.)-Although the
Spanish squadron is still at anchor here
it is believed the warships will probably
sail tomorrow, as the paymasters have
been settling up accounts today.
PLYMOUTH, Eng. April 2s, 1ssS.-A
steamer which arrived here today from
st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, reports
that the Spanish warships there are un-
able to get half the amount of coal which
they require to fill their bunkers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
LEAVE THE MONqAUK
Jersey Reserves on the Way
Home Speculation as
to the Cause.

LEAGUE ISLAND, April 2S, 1S9S.-The
officers and men of the Battalion of the
East. Naval Reserves, New Jersey, with
the exception of Executive officer Peters,
left the Monitor Montauk. at the Navy
Yard. Yesterday, and proceeded to Hobo
ken. The order to return to headquar-
ters was received on the Montauk Tues
day, and Immediately the men set TO
work packing up They had to again
do up their dishes and fold up and make
into bundles their clothes, all OF wnich
were sent off the vessel before the officers
and men marched off and out OF the
ward. where they had spent over two
weeks Lieutenant Peters will propaoiy
hand the vessel over to the Battalion OF
the West New Jersey detail, tomorrow
The belief that the refusal of the men
to consider the Navy Department. en-
listment plan until their return to Ho-
boken had something to do with the
placing of the Battalion of the West men
on the Montauk, is growing, though the
officers of the Montauk say that their
opinion is that the Navy Department mas
another plan in view for the North Jersey
men, When the Lehigh failed to start out
Yesterday with the Massachusetts men
aboard the reason was sought eagerly,
and it was learned that the Navy Depart
ment was closely pressing its plan. Notice
was received on the Lehigh that the men
must be enlisted, and the understanding
is that if they continue to refuse they
will be sent home, like the New Jersey
men, The notice also stated that officers
would be taken, in the navy at the same
ratings if they successfully pass physical
ana professional examinations. Such a
course would throw out several OF the
Lehigh's officers, it is stated.
The Massachusetts men say tney are
lust as determined not to enlist unless as
Naval Reserves, the men to be kept to-
gether, as the Government is otherwise
determined They say they viii, as Nav
| al Reserves go wherever the Navy De.
partment may desire to SEND them, pui
| that they must be kept together.
| Commander Dahlgren. OF the Baltanon
| of the West, New Jersey. was visitor
| on the Montauk yesterday, and when
| asked what was meant by the change, he
| said: "All is confusion. First the men OF
! the West were to go on the cruiser Vene-
| zusla then they were assigned 10 tne
| Resolute and now they are told to take
| the Montauk to Portland, Me-;
The New Jersey men on the MontauK
/ said today that they had received no m
! Formation as to what was to be done with
/ them further than they were to go home.
They are glad tt get away from the Navy
Yard as the long wait, with almost holh-
/ ing to do, has been intolerable. The de-
| tan of reserves has put the monitor IN a
| comfortable condition; however, tor the
! men of Camden to enjoy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-28
PLUME IN CHARGE
Gov. Voorhees, Designates
the Commander of the
Troops Called Into
Service
MOBILIZATION AT SEA GIRT
Department of the East Naval
Reserves Ordered to
Brooklyn Navy
Yard.
WANTED FOR TIE 9. $. S. BADGER
Washington Irying's Orders Sent
Today-Camden Reserves to
Take the Monlank TO
Maine.
WANTED FOR TIE Z. $. S. BADGER
Especial to ..rhe Je-sey city News."l


TRENTON, April 2S, 1sss-Major Cen
eral ]. w. Plume was today designated
to take charge of the post at Sea Girt
until the regular army officer arrives.
The order issued by the Governor reads
1. The State Camp ground at Sea Girt
is hereby constituted a military post, un-
der the command of Major General Jo-
seph w. Plume, National Guard
q The troops called into the service
of the United States by General Orders
No. from this office, dated April 2l,
1898, win be mobilized at that place as
soon as the preliminary medical examina-
ton is completed.
By order of the Commander in Chief.
VIM. S. STRYKER, Adjutant General.
Oficial:- H. P. PERRINE,
Assistant Adjutant General
The Battalion of the East. Naval Re
serves have been ordered to report on
board the auxiliary cruiser Badger, now
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Badger
is similar to the Venezuela. The order
reads
l. Commander Washington Irving, Bat
TALON of the East, Naval Reserve, wifi
at once detail from his battalion one
Lieutenant two Lieutenants Junior
Grade), five Ensigns, one Surgeon, one
Paymaster. one Chief Engineer and one
hundred and eighty-five petty officers and
seamen, for service on board the United
States steamship Badger, in accordance
with letter of instructions received from
the Navy Department at Washington.
g. He will make immediate report of
fhiS detail to this office.
By order of the Commander-in-C Chief,
WILLIAM s. STRIKER,
Adjutant General.
Seventy men and eight officers from the
Third Division, Battalion of the West,
Naval Reserves. have been detailed by
Captain Charls B. Dahlgren TO take the
Montauk from League Island to Portland,
Me- This division halls from Camden
and will board the Montauk on Saturday.
They will leave as soon thereafter as is
nractica bic