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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
We ARE NAYoRLEsS, TODAY.

The city is without a Mayor today,
and it is out Of the question to have even
an acting Mayor The city is. solely in
charge of the Mayors secretary. Edward
Hoos, Jr.
His Honor the Mayor is off with the
other city officials inspecting watersheds
in the northern part of the State. Alder
man-at-Large William F. Midlige, who,
by virtue of his Office, would be the Act
ing Mayor, is also in the watershed ter
ritory.
The charter makes no provision for
Mayor further than. the Alderman-at-
large. The Mayor, it is expected, will
return to his Office tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
RESERVES WANT FIGHT.

The members of the Third Division,
Battalion of the East, Naval Reserves of
New Jersey, under the command OF Lieu
tenant B. Franklin Hart, Jr., held drill
last evening, on board the y. s. S. Ports
mouth. living at the foot of Fourteenth
street, Hoboken. The. Reserves are
making unusual preparations in anticipa-
tjon Of war between the United States
and Spain and are leaving no stone un-
turned to be prepared for such an emer-
gency. In the event Of war the Reserves
will ask Governor Voorhees TO requesl
Secretary Long to place a steam vessel
at their disposal to be used as an auxil-
iarY or coast defender.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
BRED.

LUHRiM Anon Monday, March II, 1888.
Henry Thurman, aged SO years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the services on Wednesday, March
is. at P. NJ, at his late residence: No.
l59 West Side avenue, corner Clendenny
avenue. Interment at Lutheran Genes
terry. Thursday, March II, at 10 A. M.
RAUER.-On Tuesday. March 15- 1898,
Emma, beloved wife of Joseph Rauer.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funsEl from her
late residence. No. 90 Second street, on
Friday. Marca IS at nine \. NJ; themes
to st. Boniface Church, where a solemn
high mass will be offered for the happy
repose of her soul.
SCHMAIFELDT.- On Tuesday, March
lis, 1885 Ella c., wife of Rudolph
Schmalfeldt, aged S6 years and
months
Relatives and friends, also John P. En-
twlstle Lodge, No. 204. l. o. o. F., and
the National Union Hudson Council, No.
SSl, are invited TO attend the funeral ser
vices from her late residence. No. 1ss Pine
street. corner Communipaw avenue, ON
Friday March 49, at two r. NJ.
Allentown papers please copy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
IS THE REPORT NEAR?
Naval Court Of Enquiry Returns
to Key West From
Havana.
rBy Cable to The Associated Press,

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.J
KEY WEST, Fla, March 16, 189S-The
United States lighthouse tender Man
grove arrived here this morning from
Havana, having on board the members of
the United States Naval Court of Inquiry
appointed to inquire into the loss of the
battleship Maine.
The torpedo boat Porter sailed this
morning for the Tortugas Islands with
mail for the fleet
Captain Sampson was taken on board
the Iowa and Captain Chadwick and
Lieutenant Commanders Potter and
Mark went on board the New York.
Nothing definite is known regarding
the programme of the members of the
naval corps.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
PREPARING FoE THE PRIMARIES

The U. S. Grant Association at its
meeting last evening nominated the fol-
lowing delegates to be elected at the prim-
aries to be held at No. 375 Ocean avenue,
on March Is:
Delegates to the city convention-Will-
lam J. Burns and James Dickinson. Al
ternates-W William Reed and Alexander
Wilson.
Delegates to ward convention-Alfred
Hargen. William Rowland William Van
Bushkirk. Alternates-W William Malon,
pug IullIeW az med .snuBTyoN ssuIer
Thomas Bournes.
Al delegate from the Greenville Republi-
can League Club was present. In about
two weeks the club will give on entertain
ment to which a number OF prominenf
Republicans will be invited.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
TO EQUIP THE NATIONAL GUARD
General Plume and General Dom
nelly Go 10 Washington.

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.'1
TRENTON, March 16, 1S9S.-Major Cen
eral Plume and Quartermaster General
Donnelly left for Washington yesterday
afternoon to arrange for the equipment
If the National Guards 1t is expected if
war is declared that this State will be
called on for 1000 troops.
There are not that many men available
and other eouipments will be needed
Then. too, a requisition will be made for
Springfield rifles of the 81 model to take
the place of all the obsolete makes now in
use. Al supply of Sibley octagon wall
tents for field purposes is also wanted.
An order for 1000, 600 cartridges for imme-
diate delivery has been given.
The following order has peen issued oy
Adi1Itant General Stryker:-When ON
mounted duty, all mounted officers shall
wear top boots as a part of the regulation
uniform.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
ANNEXATION.

WASHINGTON. March 1e, 1sss.-The
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
today agreed to recommend that the Ha-
waiian Islands be annexed by legislation
in open session and agreed upon a joint
resolution for the accomplishment of snis
purpose, which, Senator Davis was au-
thorized to report to the Senate.
Later, in the Senate, Chairman Davis
reported the joint resolution. 1t went on
the calendar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
FhUSFhhUU6 n MLAUHHIINS.
They Have 81, 500 in Their Treasury
and 1Iem bers Are Still J ofnfng.

The Dennis Mclaughlin Association
held an enthusiastic meeting last night,
elected eleven new members and con-
firmed the selection of these new officers
Matthew Fallahee, President ex-Alder-
man Patrick Connolly, First Vice Presi-
dent; Thomas Martin, Second Vice Presi-
dent; John r. Purtell, Recording Secre-
tary; James Halligan, Financial Secre-
tary; John F. Madden, Treasurer, and
Bernard Mccormack, Sergeant-at-Arms
The Board of Trustees are Dennis Nc
Laugaalin, John p Feeney and Michael j.
O'Donnell.
The various committees have not yet
been made up. They will be announced
at the next regular meeting. The Audit
ing Committee announced that there were
81, 500 in the sinking fund. This fact, it
is claimed, gives the McLaughlins the
best financial standing of any, political
organization in the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEET.

The Board of Police Commissioners will
meet this afternoon and try number of
patrolmen and superior officers. Police
Captain Farrier, Detectives Douglass and
Patrolmen Bennett and Chimney and the
sergeants of the Gregory street station,
will be tried for their neglect in not CLOS
ing up gambling places and disorderly
houses in the First precinct, which have
been closed since Captain Farrier was
transferred, by Police Captain Cox ana
Chief MurDby
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
MYSTERIOUS FALSE FIRE ALARM

A false alarm of fire was sent in this
morning, apparently from box No. IA on
Newark avenue, near Cooper place. A
number of fire engines and hook and
ladder company responded. There was no
fire nor evidence that there had been
any. The strangest part of the affair
was that when the signal box was exam
ined there was nothing to lndlcate that
an alarm had been sent from IT.
Last night false alarm Of fire was
sent from box No. 127. Detective Clark
is investigating.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
CITY NEWS NOTES.

"A small fire occurred last night in a
building in the rear Of No. 113 Glenwood
avenue. owned by William Isbelle and
occupied by him as a storage warehouse.
1t was extinguished by citizens and did
little damage.
John Griffen, of No. rs River street Ho-
boken, who Is employed on the dock at
the foot of Sussex street, fell on the dock
last might and fractured his right hip
He was faken home.
Phillip Carpada 15 years old, Of No 314
Warren street, rode his bicycle last night
into a trolley car Of the Montgomery
street line and was thrown to the ground
hut escaped injury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
PETTY ToBEHNDoRsED FOB JUSTICE

The Greenville Republican League Club
will meet this evening when Henry Pet
ty, President of the club, will receive the
endorsement of the club for Justice of the
Peace Petty declared himself for this
position last week, and he is now hustling
for the nomination.
The Republican primaries to elect dele
gates to the ward and city conventions
will be held on Friday night at No. 120
Old Bergen Road. The ward conven-
ton will be held in Belvidere Hall, Green
Vile, on March 25.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
PLUMBERS PBoFITs OUT.

Henry Weinert, plumber, of No. 371a
Greene street, was fined $50 by Police Jus
tice Nevin in the First Criminal Court
this morning for violating the plumbing
CODE He put in a new set of wash tubs
and changed a line of pipe in the house
No. 204 Warren street without securing
a permit from the City Board of Health
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
LAFAYETTE CATHOLICS ENTERTAIN

The ladies of All Saints parish in La
fayette enjoyed themselves immensely
last evening in the parish hall, Whiton
and Lafayette streets. Some of the la
dies present played pool and bowled like
professionals and while not engaged in
these pastimes they played cards. The
evening was passed pleasantly, and not
until after midnight did the merry party
hraak I'D.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
SAYS HIS WIFE DRINKS.

Joseph Powski, of No. 24S Railroad ave-
nue., had his wife before Police Justice
Nevin in the First Criminal Court this
morning as an habitual drunkard. She
was sent to the County Jail for ninety
days. Powski is employed at Barren
Island and is unable to be home more
than once or twice a week. He has four
small children. Yesterday he learned that
his wife had been ON spree since last
week, Saturday. He had her arrested
yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Nevin.
He has turned the children over to Poor
master Hewitt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
FAMILY HAVE TYPHOID.

Elizabeth Johnston of No .16 Coles street
and her four children, the youngest of
whom was eleven months old, were taken
to the City Hospital several days ago suf-
fering from typhoid fever. The baby died
last night and the mother is not expected
to live through today. The other children
NAV recover. ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
OFFICIALS JOIN THE LEAGUE.

Mayors Secretary Edward Hoos this
morning received the membership CARDS
of all the city officials to the League OF
American Municipalities. The League
has a headquarters in New York, where It
is possible to procure information OF all
kinds relative to the government of
cities, towns and townships. The mem
bership fee of $50 was paid by the Board
of Finance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
GEORGE W. HARDING's FIGHT.

Ex-street and Water Commissioner
George W. Harding is taking an active
part in the Third Ward politics again. He
has a host of friends, and just at present
he is organizing them with a view to
making it hot for any man who takes
the Democratic nomination for Alderman
this spring The Third ward was
mapped out to be Republican, but for two
wears Democrats have carried it. Mr..
Harding is going to try and turn the ta-
bles
Mr. Harding, it is likely, will be Street
and Water Board candidate in the spring
,of 1900
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
A BRIDAL TRAIN.

S. H. Church, who is Secretary OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. west of Pitts
burg, with his bride and a party OF
friends. arrived at the Pennsylvania de-
pot in General Superintendent Watts,
S1IDerint tendent Watts was one of the par
ty. The car was attached to train No. a.
Secretary Church is an author and his
Cromwelp' and other well known books
The party Immediately crossed the river to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS.
Question to BE Decided Tonight Of
One or Two DEstriet CIubs.

A meeting of the Seventh Ward Demo-
cratic Club will be held this evening in
Woeckner's Hall, Greenyille avenue and
the Boulevard. The matter to be decid-
ed is whether that organization will join
forces with the recently organized Unit
ed Democratic Club of Greenville. The
latter club embraces the majority of the
precinct organizations, and when it was
organized last week a number of the
members of the Seventh Ward Democrat t.
ic Club Joined. The United Democratic
Club was formerly called the Claremont
Club. The majority of the members OF
the Seventh Ward Club are in favor OF
joining the new club and desirous of see
ing strong ward association in Green
The United Democratic Club will meet
again on March 21.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
0oYLEs TO HOLD A STAG.

The Michael ]. Coyles Association of
Hoboken, named in honor of the Boule-
ward Superintendent, met last evening at
headquarters and elected six new, mem
bers. Arrangements were completed for
a stag in the club rooms on Tuesday even
ing. April 5.
The association is a Democratic or
ganization and the regular Democratic
nominees will be indorsed, Mr.. Coyle says.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Joint Deeds of the Legislature Elect
ed O List Today-Huds0n Names.

Especial to s.The Jersey City News.'']
TRENTON, March 16, 1885, There was a
joint meeting at noon today for the cleo
tion OF Commissioners Of Deeds The
list for Hudson, which was laid over last
week on account Of the graspfng greed Of
the Republicans for even these small
offices, was finally elected.
1t was sort of compromise list, and is
satisfactory to both sides. Mr.. Landrine
did not appear at the State House this
morning. but sent a list to Senator john
SON 1t differed materially from that
prepared BY the Democrats, but those
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
HELD FOB MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

James Mccormick of No. 148 First
street was held for examination on Sat
urday by Police Justice Nevin in the First
Criminal Court this morning for malicious
mischief on complaint of James Finley,
former sergeant of police. Finley alleges
that Mccormick damaged some of his
property in the Second precinct.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
GREGORY STREET REPUBLI0ANs

The meeting Of the Young Mems Re
publican Club at its headquarters, No. Al
Gregory street. last evening. was largely
attended. Arrangements were com
pieted for the social session to be give Tor
the members of the Americus.
Three new members were elected and
two applications for membership Received
During the evening speeches were made
Nv the President Mr.. John Erwin and
Tfce-Presidens George Francis. Mr.
Francis presented the club with large
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
STIRRING UP THE TEACHERS.

Superintendent Snyder yesterday after
noon had long talk with several teach
ers of the various schools. Mr.. Snyder
urged them to exercise greater efforts in
certain branches of instruction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
The DEFICIT.
IFrom This Mornings "rribune.

[From This Mornings "Tribune."]
Customs receipts reported from Wash
ington, s6o5, ,4s7; internal revenue receipts,
$3.50. 1857, and the miscellaneous receipts
SIC, $50; total Government receipts for the
day, 81, ,oOs. 443; expenditures, $SSs,ooO. Re
ceipts for the month to date, s15,esS, 12s;
expenditures, s17, 1885, 900; excess of expendi-
lures. s1,554,S1.
) True March deficit to date, $2,554,SH.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
UNKNOWN BODY FOUND.

The body of an unknown man was
found this morning in front of No. 77e
Jersey avenue. He is supposed to have
died of heart failure. In his pocket was
a letter addressed to D. j. Hawley of
Troy, New York. The body was taken to
SpeerS morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
FRANK VAN sAUH's VACATION

Deputy City Comptroller Frank A. Van
Saun has been granted a well deserved
vacation by Comptroller Hough Mr.
Van Saun is to go South. IT is said.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. March 49, 1Ss7.-Forecast
for thirty-six hours ending at eight p. NJ
Thursday For New York City and
vicinity:--Fair tonight and Thursday;
warmer; southerly winds
HnrInett,s Therm o I'M ster Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
JEWETT AVENUE FLOODED.

A water main burst this morning on
Jewett avenue, between Monticello and
Summit avenues, flooding the street.
Workmen were sent at once to repair it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16

blackboard. which was accepted with
thanks.
A resolution was adopted offering the
citizens and taxpayers OF the lower sec
ton Of the city the use of the rooms on
certain evenings to form Improvement as
SociationS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16

Seekers after gold are often disappointed.
Seekers after health take Hoods Sarsaparilla
and ind 1t meets every expectation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-16
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MATTERS OF FACT.

new JERSEYS best -four costs z5c more per
harrel than ordinary flour. out worth dollar
extra Wholesale only at d. e. Cleary ca
sfores. Greene and Montgomery Streets
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18

Mexico sends s4,OOo,0oS Of gold to
the United States every month, and
her imports are Increasing at the rate
Dfb20Q, LOCO month.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
CASH BUYING

Pays at u Cash Store, where you get
the full benefit of Spot Cash Prices
all the way through. We are receiv.
ing new goods 10 all departments,
and you will find what you want at
prices you will be satisfied with.
All Kinds OF Goods under ono roof
m k buying Ga y, and we
save you both time and money.
Our Ne " Price ist u being m lied
out this week. If you don't get
one p ease drop us Lostal
and will be glad to send ono.
Our Premium P cJures please ove-
ryone and cost you n0thing.
Very pref y, and given free
with sales Of IS, 81 so, Sl2 so.
Attend the horticultural Fair at
DurangJ Oct. l8, 10 and 20, and
MAKO our ,rre your h adquar
ters. Always welcome
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
AI7DINNA Wood WlNANV
V hAVWV Axle UAWVVN
MADE AND GUARANTEED BY
JACKSON HDW. 90.

We guarantee these wagons against defect In material and
workmanship for period of two years.
We guarantee heu to easier and lighter than any
sold in this market This is broad assertion BUT
IT GOES We using wagon boxes the Cos
Bro&dhead patent end cleats made of steel To appre
cated they must be Price low. We using ST el
hounds both front and All axles heavily truss-bactd
Extra ate on reach Double bottoms all boxes
We have patent seat hanger, doing away with hoo g.
During the last three months sold 100 of these
gons for in Southwestern Colorado and county
New Mexico We making farm wagons with SarN
patent wheels Wagons of all kinds to special order
without extra charge Morey spent for these wagons re-
mains for the most part with and all have chance at
again We cordially invite inspection in the white while
wagons under process of instruction
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
COAL NEAR HO VIE.
Some of Our Citizens are Sinking for
Coal Near fnrmington.

some OI Our Citizens are Sinking for
Coal Near Pennington.
There is Il gulch at this end of the
meadows about six miles from Farm
ington, that it has long been known
gives marked indications Of coal at no
great depth.
A, W, Shidler and Geo. K. Griffin
this week commenced sinking a shaft
at that point for the purpose of deter
mining whether coal of a good quality
can be found there. They expect to
sink their shaft at least sixty feet, un-
less the ore wien is encountered at a
less distance.
Should Mrssrs. Shidler and Griffin
be successful the benefits resulting to
Pennington would be great, as it
would be much nearer than coal is
now found, and would make a G eat
saving in hauling,
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
OFFICIAL LVOTE~COMMISSIUNERS' PROCEEDINGS.

Nov o The general
VIM
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18

On the 9TH inst Gov. 0tero issued
his annual Thanksgiving proclama.
ton, designating Thursday Nov "a,
.as Thanksgiving day.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
GENERAL NEWS.
WHAT THE WORLD HAS REIN
DOING THE PAST WEEh.

A Duluth dispatch of the 1lth inst.
says: The fusion congressio "al com-
mittee tonight comedies O, A. Townes'
defeat.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18

The government surveyor who has
been making up the pre- minary sur
veys for the reservoirs ana bitches in
the Moutezuma valley for the Utes,
has completed HI, labors and has gone
back to Washington to report.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18

General Wade cables from Havana
that the Spanish troops are leaving as
fast as transportation eau be procured
and that the sanitary conditions must
be thoroughly oyerhau'ed before it is
safe for our troops to locate there.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-18
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