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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
IOWA IN DRY DOCK.
Collision With the Chicago
Narrowly Averted--
Her Bottom In Good
Condition.

NEW YORK, SPIT. l, 1SsS.-About 7:S0
this morning the tugs Narkeeba, Pawnee
Raynor and Nina started from the coal
dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with
the battleship Iowa in tow for dry dock
No. 3. When they started up stream a
short distance ahead lay the cruiser
Chicago at the Cob Dock, the dis
tilling-ship Rainbow, lying outside, form
ing a narrow channel. The Raynor was
towing at the bow. When they got the
Iowa about half way between the bow
and stern of the two vessels the hawser
of the Raynor snapped and the swift OUT
going tide began driving the Iowa over to-
wards the Chicago. Captain Bell, of
the Nina ordered the Pawnee and
Narkesta, which were on the port side of
the Iowa, to cast off the tow line and
Immediately began to pull her back to
the middle of the channel. BY the time
she was got back a new hawser was pro-
yided by the Raynor and the work of
towing proceeded without accident.
The Iowa was got into the dry dock at
8 A. M. and the dock was free of water
at noon. 1t was found that the bottom
Of the warship was in fairly good com
dition.
The crew were put to work at once on
scaffolds to scrape down the vessel and 1t
i s expected 6 the York will finish in about
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
M'EWAN'S STRATEGY.
He Leaves the Dickinsonians
Without a Quorum.

The McEwanites got the laugh on tbs
Dickinson faction, at a meeting Of the
Twelfth Ward Committeeman at Zibetti's s
saloon in Central avenue. The Republi-
can ring controls the majority of the
precincts The committeeman of the
ward met last night to select enrolment
Officers. Committeeman Ellaby of the
Third precinct was absent. Freeholder
Stuhr, shining light of the Dickinson
faction, held the controlling vote. 1t was
noticed that in his efforts to fix up the
list he had ignored Committeeman Leh-
mann, prominent McEwanite. The Nc
Ewanites kicked and wrangle followed
At this moment the doughty Congress-
man dropped in. Stuhr had submitted
the names of four ring followers. The
Congressman suggested that in lieu of
TWO of them Messrs. VollMnann and Mer-
sheiner, two of his adherents, be named.
The willy Stuhr suggested the propriety
of a recess, as the weather had become
suddenly extremely warm. The sugges-
ton was naturally received with favor.
A. half hours recess was declared, and
s5tuhr disappeared At the end of the
half hour he showed up. He. had in tow
Andrew Shaw, one of the Dickinson abb
sentees. Had there been a band present
Stuhr would have been hailed with the
strains of See, the Conquerirg Hero
Comes.' One more vote had been needed
to carry out the mandates of Gar Dick
inson. Stuhr got a recess and hunted up
the needed vote.
But, alas
'sTle best laid schemes O mice or men
Gang aft agley.'
dcEwan ordered his men to leave the
hall They left and as a quorum did not
remain. no action could be taken.
AS the Diekinsonians left the hall baf-
fled, the McEwanites watched them from
the opposite side of the street and smiled.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
ENGLAND OUR FRIEND.
IRx Cable to The Associated Press. ]

E5y CdDle TO he <t5SOclttcu fSoS.l
LONDON, Sept. l, 1S9S.-The Daily
Leader" of Newcastle, today, supple
ments the indefinite hints published both
in the American and English newspapers
relative to the service rendered America
by Great Britain-in checkmating Cont
mental schemes against the United States
soon after the opening of the war with
SPAIN 1t says positively that when
France, supported by the other Conti-
mental powers, including Germany anu
Russia, proposed to the Marquis OF Sails
bury joint Intervention with the object Of
''rescuing Spain, humiliating America and
asserting European supremacy in the
foreign complications Of the Western
world" the Marquis replied in effect that
if the plan was not directly abandoned,
not only would Her Majesty's Govern
ment refuse. to countenance it. but it
would join forces with America and de-
clare war on France and any country
coming to her assistance.
The scheme, the paper adds, was forth
with drOoned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
GEN. SHAFTER ARRIVES.
The Hero of Santiago Reached
Montauk Point This
Morning.

CAMP WIKOFF,, L. l., Sept. 1, 1885,
There was big stir in camp this morn
ing when a signal was wagwagged from
around MontaulS Point that the Mexico,
having on board General Shafter, had
been sighted and would soon drop anchor
in Fort Pond Bay. The Mexico brings
besides General shafter, the members of
his staff, including Lieutenant Colonies
E. j. McCIernand B. r Pope and 6.
McC. Derby; Majors Robert H Noble.
John Mley and S. w. Grosbeek. and Cap
tains j. E. Gilmore and E. II. Plumsner.
As soon as General Wheeler was noti-
fed of General Skaters arrival, he at
once proceeded to make arrangements to
pay honor to the chief of the American
army at Santiago, and ordered a salute
of fifteen guns to be fired from the EIotch-
kiss battery Troops M. f. c, H and K
of the Second Regular Cavalry were de-
tailed to escort General Shafter into
camp when he should land. AS soon as
the Mexico came into Fort Pond Bay and
dropped anchor, DR.. Magruder, the Quar-
antine officer, put out in his boat to in
spect her.
The City of Mexico sailed from santi-
ago on August % General Wheeler and
Staff were in full uniform to receive the
Commander of the Fifth Army Corps.
The detachment of cavalry detailed as
an escort were drawn up in line at the
wharf waiting for him to land
All the regulars and volunteers who
could get away from their camps Joined
the crowd to give the distinguished Gen
eral g cordial reception.
General Wheeler said that if DIR. Ma
gruder did not find much sickness on the
Mexico, General Shafter and Staff would
come ashore without delay. General
Wheeler added that he was, of course. ig-
norant of General Skaters plans, but he
presumed that he would leave for WASH
ingten soon after landing. IL this case
| General Wheeler said he would probably
continue in charge Of Camp Wikoff.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
BATTLE SHIP BIDS

WASHINGTON, Sept. |, 1895. -Four
firms offered bids for three new battle-
ships authorized by the last Congress.
The lowest bid of each for any type of
one vessel follows
Newport News Shipbuilding Co, New
port News, va, s2,5so,ooo; Cramps, Phila-
delphia. 81, ooe; Union Iron Works, San
Francisco. 1854, 600; Dialogue & Co. 81
$4,000.
Many details of construction will figure
in the awards.
The result of the bidding for the con-
struetion of the three big ships is emf
entity satisfactory to the navy depart
ment. From the face of the bids it is
clear that the government is going to
secure very much more in the matter of
power and speed than was expected, that
the cost is going to be less than was
paid proportionately. for the Illinois clss;
and finally, that the department will be
able to distribute the work among the
three big DulldIng concerns, sfhelhof u
construction that always rebounds to the
advantage of the government.
The bids were opened shortly after noon
in the presence of a number of repre-
sentatfves of ship building concerns, of
bureau chiefs and other men connected
with the department. Acting Secretary
Allen sat at the head Of the table on
which the bids were placed, with Judge
Advocate General Lemly on his left. The
latter was charged with the duty Of read
ing the proposals. which had been pre-
viously opened and stamped by Chief
Clerk Peters. Engineer In Chief Melville
and Chief Constructor Hichborn were
seated on the left with their aides, Con
structor Taylor and Passed Assistant En-
gineer Mcfarland. Surrounding the table
were the representatives of the ship
building concerns.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
TO CLEAN CAMP W|KOFF
Generals Wheeler and Ames
Favor Sending Soldiers
Home at Once.

CAMP WIKOFF, L. l., Sept. l. 1885,
General Wheeler and General Ames will
have a conference with General Shafter
regarding the disposition of tn troops
here Generals Wheeler and Ames are
in favor of sending the troops home at
once. and it is expected General Shafter
will sbe of the same opinion as soon as he
is made acquainted with the condition of
affairs here.
A scheme has been devised by which
the we'll men who receive furlouRhs can
aid conyalescents just out OF the hospi-
tai to reach their homes. Many OF the sick
close to them. The conyalescents are
furloughed with the well men. and the
latter act as nurses. In this way the
overcrowding of the hospital has been
relieved.
There are more. cots on the. ground
arrived last night and this morning. Since
the general hospital has been established
more than 5000 patients have been cared
for There have been eighty deaths in
camp thus far.
Fifty sick We're today sent to st. John $
Hospital, Long Island City. DR.. Catlin
of that institution last evening sent a
special train to convey the sick.
The Womans Patriotic Relief Associa-
tion has a tent at the camp in charge
of Mrs. Howard Carroll and Mrs. A.
Lozier, and good work is being done by
them. They are receiving and distribut-
ing dainties to sick and well soldiers.
of one of the city blocks. hrdluuoououou
Some of the regmieptal surgeons who
have been trying to place the blame on
the officials of the general hospitals for
| deaths in the regimental hospitals, claim
ing that the general hospital would not
j receive patients and that the regimen.aI
hospitals have not the necessary amount
of medicine. have been notified by Gen.
eral Wheeler that they will be held per-
sonally responsible for the death of any
man through lack of care.
There is plenty of medicine in all the
hospitals and General Wheeler says there
neglecting their sick The General has
received a report that the general hos
pifal has not refused cases when appli-
cation for their admittance was made.
One of the regimental surgeons, it is
said, reported more sick last night than
there were men on the roll. He said the
sick numbered 700, while there were only
650 men on the rolls
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01

pected TO get away before Saturday night.
Gen. Breckinridge is very anxious to start
them home and believes he VIII be able tQ
get transportation for all tomorrow and
Saturday.
So materially have the conditions IN the
hospitals improved during the last few
days that there is now but little COM
plant The number of patients is de-
creasing rapidly and there are few deaths
A number of sick men, unable to travel,
are left by each departing regiment, and
on this account the general hospitals
must be maintained for some time TO
como.
General Boynton chairman of the Ma
tional Park Commission, has made ar
rangements to begin improving the sani-
tary conditions at Chckamauga soon aft
ter the departure of the Third Corps A
large creuatory, to burn the accumulat-
ed refuse will be built, and gangs of men
viii be put to work all over the reserva-
fian
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
HOW RICH We ARE!

WASHINGTON, sept l. lSsS.-The official
announcement wss made today that the
interest on the four per cent. U. s. bonds
due on October / will be anticipated The
coupons will be paid off September 10 on
presentation and the interest cheeks on
the registered bonds will be sent out about
September 20 for immediate payment. The
early payments are due to the large
amount Of money in the Treasury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
COMMODORE PHILIP sALUTED.

NEW YORK. Sept. l, 1S9s,-At eight
o'clock this morning, at 'scolors." the
Brooklyn and Indiana. each fred a salute
of eleven guns in honor of Commodore
Philip, the new commander Of the squad
ron, off Tompkinsvflle, S. [. He answered
the salute with seven guns the number
the Captains of the Brooklyn and Indiana
We're entitled to.
There are now lying off Tompkinsville
the battleships Indiana and Texas, the
cruiser Brooklyn the auxiliary cruiser
Harvard. Yale and Prairie, the monitor
Montauk. the navy tug Seminole and the
supply steamers Supply and Celtic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
ADIEU TO CAMP THOMAS.
BY Next Week Only the Hospitals
VIII Contain the Nations Soldiers

A-CIIATTANOOGAN Ma
TIoNAL MILITARY PARK. Tenn, Sept.
I, 1s9Ss-The Third Corps headquarters,
division headquarters, division hospitals
and ambulance corps leave Camp Thomas
tomorrow for Admission, Ala. The regi-
naents Of the first division of the corps
also will begin moving tomorrow It will
be impossible to get all the regiments out
this week, but they win be handled as
rapidly as possible and probably all Will
be gone by Tuesday or Wednesday Of next
week. All the artillery batteries are ex-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
PRIVATE BURHAnS DEAD

Private Arthur D. Burhans, Of Company
c. list Regiment, New York Volunteers,
died today at the home Of his aunt, Mrs
Malcolm Pierson. In Bayonne. Burhans
tracted fever there He was removed from
the Montauk Hospital to his aunts home,
having been granted a furlough.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
BAKE OF THE BLANcKMEYERs.

The second annual elambake of the
Blanckmeyer Association is being held
this afternoon at Greenville Schuetzen
Park, and a merry crowd are enjoying
themselves. The games We're started at
noon, and at the termination of the sport
the cIambake will be served. The COM
mlttee in charge consists of L. Simon, r.
Nelson, William Elliott. ]. Wytie, l..
Gerker f. Tinker and j. Moffett.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
SPANIARDs REACH HOME.
fBy Cable to The Associated Press.

fBy Cable to The Associated Press.l
CORUNNA, Spain, Sept /. 1sss.-The
Spanish transport Iala de Panay from
Santiago de Cuba about August 49, has
arrived here with a detachment Of the
surrendered Spanish troops on board.
There were seventeen deaths on board
the steamer during the voyage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
ALLEGED LUnATlC TAKES A FIT.

John A. Hanrahan, Of No. 81 Oakland
avenue, was locked up last night, on
complaint of his mother, who claimed he
was {. dangerous lunatic Before the
second Criminal Court opened this morn
ing. he was seized with a fit and was
sent to the City Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
FOOT CRUSHED BY TRAIN.

William O'Donnell, forty years old. Of
No. 9ss Newark avenue. who is employed
as brakeman by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company. had his left foot crushed,
between two cars in the freight Iyard at
Greene street this morning. He was taken
to ST. Francis Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
cAvALRYMAN ROBBED OF WEAPON

While in the saloon of Richard Fallahee,
at Grove and Thirteenth streets, last
night, Michael Whalen, Of Troop M, First
Cavalry. who was on furlough, was
robbed Of his revolver and cartridge belt
which he had laid aside temporarily. The
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
RHODES MAJORITY LARGE.
rBv cable to The Associated Press j

[By Gable to The Associated Press.
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 1, 1ssS.-dr. Cecil
Rhodes, the former Premier of Cape
Colony. has been elected to represent
Barkly West in the Cape Parliament He
was returned by a large majority.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
HEAT KILLS A HORSE.

The police were notified this morning
that horse had been overcome by the
heat at No $50 Newark avenue and died.
Vatcky was notified.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
WARNING TO TRUCK DRIVERS.

John McCue, Of No. 400 Paterson ave-
nue. was fined s5 by Police Justice Potts
IN the First Criminai Court this morning
for driving truck on the Boulevard
after the time set by an ordinance reg
ulating such traffic on that thoroughfare
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
COUNTY TAX BOARDS MEETING.

The County Board for the Equalization
of Taxes will meet in the Court House,
on Labor Day. at two O'clock in the
afternoon, for the purpose of Witnessing
the Assessors sign and swear to their
several abstract Of ratables.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS,

NEW YORK. Sept i, 1sss.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p NJ Friday. For New York City and
vfcinity:-Fair and continued high tenn
perature until Friday night; southerly
winds.
Harsnett's Thermo.netriea al Report
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-21
An Important Decision.

An important decision was rendered
in the Supreme Court Of West Virgin
ia at Charleston yesterday in the case
Of Archer against the Baltimore Build
ing and Loan Association. Iii vic
tory for the companies throughout the
United States who loan money in
West Virginia secured by real estate,
charging more than the legal rate Of
interest. The case comes from Park
ersburg. Mrs. Archer purchased ff-
ty shares of stock in the Building and
Loan Company in the usual manner,
upon which she borrowed $4,000 cash
giving deed of trust upon her prop
erty to secure the same. After pay
ing $3.50 upon the debt as premiums
the defendant ceased making pay
ments and refused to meet any more
of the premiums due. Mrs. Archer,
through her attorney, set up the plea
that the premiums assessed against
her of 80 cents per share per month
amounted to more than the legal rate
Of interest Of this State and pleaded
usury. The court decides that the
premium which Mrs. Archer in the
deed of trust bound herself to pay Is
not usury under the laws and consti-
tuition of this State, and that she should
be held to her contract. 1t has been
a much disputed question and has
never before been tested in this State.
Judge Dent, in the syllabus, says:
Foreign building and loan associa-
tons legally doing business in this
State have the same rights, powers
and privileges and are subject to the
same regulations, restrictions and la
bilities as domestic associations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-21
College Reception.


The faculty of Shepherd College
gave a reception to the students of that
institution last Friday night in the
college hall, and while all of these
events have been of very pleasant
character, we think that the one last
week was the most enjoyable Of them
all. Teachers, students, the executive
committee of the school and a few in
yited guests mingled together in friend
" social intercourse, and lessons and
tasks were entirely forgotten for once.
Music, games and other amussments
furnished entertainment to the guests,
and there was no lack Of spirited en-
iovment. Refreshments were served,
and the teachers were kept busy at
tending 10 the wants of the scholars,
who gave orders upon this occasion in
stead of receiving them. The re-
ception was altogether a very pleas
ant affair, and was another strand in
the cable Of friendship that exists be-
tween the teachers and students OF
Shepherd College. It was a pleasant
brsak in the routine of school duties
that is beneficial as well as agreeable,
and we think the tbOughttulness Of the
teachers is fully appreciated by those
who were the recipients Of their hos
pitalitv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-21
Manufacturing Shops Sold.

The valuable plant and equipment
Of the ShepherdstOwn Specially Man
ufacturing Company were sold at pub
lie sale last Saturday by Trustees Geo.
NJ. Beltzhoover and Geo. NJ, Knott.
Mr.. VIM. J. Knott, who was the prin-
cipal creditor of the company, was the
purchaser, paying $5,o25 for the prop
erty. This is a very low price, being
but small proportion of the original
cost of the buildings and machinery.
The Shepherdstown Specially Manu-
featuring Company was Joint stock
company organized about two years
ago with a capital of about $4,000.
1t manufactured bicycle chains, but
for various reasons failed to prosper.
An assignment was made couple Of
months ago, and the sale last Satur-
day was the result.
Mr.. Knott has not indicated what
his intentions are in regard to the
property. We hope that some ar
rangement may be made by which the
shops may be operated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-21
Mayors Proclamation !

authority vested in me By the c0un-
ell. and I'm accordance with a long cs-
tablished precedent, notice IS hereby
eiven 10 the citizens OF ShepherdstOwn
10 clean and infect all sinks. cellars. hog
pens. stables and other Out-hOuseS that
NAV breed disease. The health Of the
people will be endangered by neglect Of
this friendly warning, and as all are in
terested. d. is 10 be hoped that every
house. keeper will take prompt and Wig
orous measures 20 prevent sickness. Spe-
cial attention is directed 10 the hlthy
condition Of the alleys. and all persons
whose lots are adjacent 20 thema are urged
to have removed al once all accumula-
ti0u of manure. ashes and other offensive
matter and a liberal use Of lime applied.
It is suggested thaton Friday and Satur-
dav. the 22d and 23d next. the streets be
cleaned and the dirt placed IN heaps,
which viii be removed at the expense OF
the corporation. Revised ordinances
have recently been printed and literally
distributed among the people, 50 that
ignorance Of the laws can be no apology
10 evil doors. and while the officer Of the
town is using due diligence 10 is at the
same time the duty OF all law abiding
citizens 10 report any and all violations
Of the peace and good order Of the town,
that may escape his notice. and here
by pledge myself % enforce the law
without distinction.
y. F. HARRISON. Mayor
April p. lSJS-3t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-21
DEATHS DEMANDS.
Our Aged Residents Passing Away-A Promis-
ing Young Man Cut OFF.

Again we are called upon to record
the death of one of Shepherdstown's
Oldest and most respected citizens, in
the person of Mr.. Henry Selby, who
died at his home in this place last Sat-
urday in the 85th year of his age. Mr..
Selby had been sick long time and
had not been out of his room for sew
eral years. His suferings at times
were great, but he bore them with
singular patience and fortitude. He
was conscious mp until the very last,
and retained the possession Of his fac
ulties almost unimpaired. The de-
ceased was of a reserved and retiring
disposition, and although one Of the
wealthiest men in the community led
a quiet and unostentatious life. He
was an excellent business man, and
managed his affairs with marked sue
cess until the very end. He always
kept himself well informed on current
events, and though he mingled little
with the world he knew well the trend
of public affairs Mr.. Selby was born
and lived and died in the same house
"a solid old colonial mansion Of brick
such as the early Virginians used to
build-a dwelling that has been in
the family for about ninety years and
which is now over a hundred years
old. 1t is a remarkable fact that dur
ing all his long life he never once
slept night away from his own home.
He was on the jury that tried Cooke,
one of the John Brown conspirators,
before the war, and was detained in
Charlestown until after midnight. He
would not break the record, however,
and walked home rather than stay
away all night. He was a man OF
many excellent traits Of character,
and those who knew him beet regard
ed him most highly. He was never
married, and his nearest relatives are
his nieces, Mrs. James H. Shepherd,
of this place, and Mrs. Eliza William
son, OF Baltimore. The funeral sell
vice was held at his late home on
Monday, Rev. G. G. Everhart con-
Quoting the service. The remains
were buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. VIII
liam and Thomas Turner Harvey H.
Hendricks, VIM. W. Myers, John H.
Show and J. c. Show.