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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
OREGON Joins THE FLEET

fBy Gable. Copyrighted 1898, by the Asso-
ciated Pfess.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DESPATCH BOAT DAUNTLESS, May
20, 1898 .(via Key West, Fia., June 2, 11:4O
A. M)-The United States battleship
Oregon Joined the fleet this morning,
finishing the most remarkable long dis
tance cruise in the history of modern
ironclads. Her reception by sthe fleet was
worthy of her achievement. Coming along
at a fifteen-i0not speed she swept in a
majestic semi-circle through the fleet to
a point opposite the fiagships, with solid
ranks of white-clad, cheering sailors
manning the sides of each vessel as she
passed.
The first news of the Oregon's arrival
at Key West was brought to the squad
ron blythe Associated Press despatch
boat soon after sunrise. The fleet was
consequently on the look out for her ami
when, almost at noon there doomed up a
gray hulk n the northwest horizon. there
was vigorous wig-wagging from ship 10
ships Marine glasses showed the pom
derous outlines of the Navys crack
heavyweight, and showed also that shs
carried "a bone In her teeth, as sne piled
up the white water on each side of her
AFifteen knots, If IT'S mile" was TIE
stretch of her long Journey, and we ef.es
held on her as she approached
confirmed 1t. She had a decided
list to port from the hastily filled bunkers
that there had been no time TO trim since
dashing in and out of Key West for fuel.
But her short stay there spoke volumes
for the mechanism Of Pacific built ship
which could do a 13,0O0-mlle run, throw
in fresh coal and steam out to what
might be a. bttle ground. without stop
ping to even tighten a crankpin.
The despatch boats lying outside the
squadron raised their flags as the Ore
gon bore down between them, while her
officers and men waved their hands as
caps were silently lifted.
The big fighter slowed down to ma
jestic pace and then the noise arose. Rank
upon rank of white-clad sailors broke
into yells, which came over half mile
against the wind, and the crew of the
Oregon sent them back with interest
Then the ships, each white with men, re-
newed their greeting and each vessel of
the fleet joined in again. and, as the Ore
gon glided between the flagship and the
Indiana the latter's band swung into the
"Washington Post March. Then the ex-
change of visits began and the officers
and men of the Oregon were heartily COM
plimented and welcomed by all.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
IN 4 GREAT QUANDARY.
Water Board Does Not Know
What to Do While Mr..
McDermott Is Til.

Allan L. McDermott is Ill at his summer
home in Belmar. He is needed IN the
city very much at this time. Owing to
his absence the Street and Water Com
missioners are in a state Of mind. Today
the ten days expire which were given de-
linquent water taxpayers to settle their
accounts or have their supply of water
cut off With Mr.. MeDermott away the
officials are afraid to move because of the
legal difficulties that might arise from
anything they do
The American Sugar Refining Company
is one of the big consumers in arrears.
The concern has paid its May bill, re-
tanning as usual the 10 per cent. The
retained percentage now amounts to
s1,5e4.s6. The city wants that money and
TO get it had decided to shut off the
company supply. The Street and Water
Commissioners do not want to assume
any such responsibility, however, in the
absence of Mr. McDermott. To cut off
the supply means the laying off of hum
dreds of men. In addition to that the
officials fear that some serious damage
might result to the works for which the
city might In some way be held respon-
sibleA The proposition to shut down on
the Sugar House was consequently a'ban-
doned until Friday next.
Mr. McDermott viii be in town by that
time, ready to advise what course is the
proper one to pursue.
East Newark was another delinquent
that was to have been harshly dealt with
Mayor Kenny of that town called on
Mayor Hoos this morning and gave him
a check for $95235, the amount of East
Newark's Indebtedness. Kearny is to be
put on the rack on Friday. That town
owes $S, ,726.55 Harrison owes SIG, 1882
To cut off the supply from those towns
abruptly would cause several kinds OF
trouble The Street and Water Commits
sioners have pictured to themselves con-
fagrations and other equally interesting
occurrences They fear the towns would
make this city defendant in suits for
heavy damages.
The situation is such a complex one
that the Commissioners concluded they
had better wash their hands of the whole
affair until Mr.. McDermott IS ready to
steer them on a proper course. Definite
action will be taken on Friday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
ODD FELLOWS ORPHANS.
Annual Meeting of the Managers of
the Home,

The annual meeting of the General AS
soeiation of the Odd Fellows Orphans
Home at Ridgeley. was held last night at
the Avenue House. and officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:-E. A.
Bussing of Lyndhurst, President; Mrs.
Ida L. Stagg of Paterson, First vice-Pres-
ident; Mrs. e. Frickenson of Newark,
Second yice-President; Mrs. M. ]. Pull
len of Arlington, Secretary; j. E. Bern
stein, Treasurer. The Board of Mana
gers were elected as fololws:-
Mrs. Jensen, Newark; Mrs. Mary Rutan.
Arlington; Mrs. Joseph Hough, Jersey
City; Mrs. Brackmen. Union Hill; Mrs
George w. Honeywell, Newark; D. Fos-
Ter. Jersey City; p w. Stagg Hacken-
sack; Joseph Hough, Jersey City.
The general finalcial report showed that
the home was in good financial circum-
stances; on a much better footing than i.
was year ago. 1t has at present eight
orphan inmates and applications for four
more have been received.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
FINED ON A YEAR OLD CHARGE.

John Yockel, of No. 1873 North street, was
arraigned in the Second Criminal Court
this morning for assault and battery on
Emil and Lillian Becker, of No. 1913 Charles
street. The assault took place over month
ago. At that time when Becker's brother,
Theodore, and Yockel, assaulted him and
his wife. Theodore was arrested and fined
81 and cost. Yockel who disappeared, but
was picked up by the police last evening.
He was fined 81 and costs on each charge
this morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
HARRY Il. SPENCEMAN DEAD.
Passes Away After One Years Ill.
ness

Harry Fl. Spengeman, son Of F. H.
Spengemen, died this morning after linger-
ing illness of over year at the home Of his
parents No. Madison avenue. Mr.. SPENCE
man was only thirty-one years old and was
troubled with catarrh of the throat which
went to his lungs and caused his death.
He was popular young man and was well
liked by every one that came in contact with
him.
Mr.. Spengeman was in the employ of the
Chicago Fire Underwriters for number of
years but he had to give up his position on
account of his health. About three years
ago he came to this city from Ch cago and
went into the registering department. of the
Postoffice, but his health soon compelled him
to give that up also. He was member of
the League of American Wheelmen, Jersey
City Club, and Dickinson Council, Royal
Arcanum.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence Sunday afternoon, at o'clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
REWARDS OF MERIT.

WASHINGTON, June 2, 1898. The Pres
ident today sent these nominations to the
Sen@te.-
NAvY-For advancement for conspicu-
Gus conduct in battle:-Captain Frank
Wildes, to be advanced five numbers;
Capt. Joseph B. Coghlan, to be advanced
six numbers; Captain Charles ". Grid
ley, to be advanced six numbers;
Captain N. M. Dyer, to be advanced
Lamberton. to be advanced seven NUM-
bers; Commodore Asa Walker, to be
advanced nine numbers; Commodore I'd
ward P. Wood. to be advanced ten nuns-
berS.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
ITALIAN DEMOCRATS MEET.

At meeting of the Italo American DEM
ocratic Club of Hoboken, held at Vasel's
Hall, No. 1872 Adams street, last night the
following officers were elected and installed:
Louis s. Fuguzzi, president; Richard Car
rara, first vice-president; Dominick Andre
accio, second e-president: Harry J.
Cafferata, treasurer; Girard Jervolino,
secretary
After the election banquet was held.
Speeches were made by ex-Councilnan
Capelli and others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
DISHONEST DRIVER HELD.

John J. Madden. of No. 11S Ogden street,
Newark, was held for examination by Po-
lice Justice Nevin in the First Criminal
Court this morning for embezzling s22. 80
from the Crew Levick Company of Mon
mouth street. Madden was employed as
a driver Yesterday he was given go
gallons of oil to deliver. He delivered
it and kept the money received In pay
Patrolman McShane Of the Seventh street
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
HoBoKEN'S TAX BUDGET.

The Hoboken Board Of Tax Commissioners
met last night and formally passed on the tax
budget. the sum total Of which was publish
ed in last nights Jersey City New Coun-
Gilman Steuerwald appeared before the
boad and made lengthy speech. He said
that it was unfair to cut the street appro-
priation and asked the commissioners to re-
consider this action.
The commissioners refused to alter the
appropri ations however and the budget was
allowed to s tand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
TRIED TO STEAL PoWELL'S BEER

John Powell and his two sons, Joseph
and Patrick, of No. 1877 Laidlaw avenue,
were arrested last night for assaulting
Thomas Donohue of No. 4sS Fourth ave-
nue., Brooklyn. Joseph PoweA set upon
Donohue as the latter was passing the
Powells' home with a can of beer. He
attempted take the beer away from Dono-
hue.
Donohue resisted and a fight ensued
The elder and the younger Powell went
to. Josephs s. assistance. Donohue failed
to appear in the Second Criminal Court
this morning and the case was laid over
until tomorrow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
WANAMAK[R DOUNED.

CONVENTION HALL, HARRISBURG,
Pa, June q 1S9S.-The only semblance of
a contest in today's Republican State
Convention was over the head of the
ticket Colonel William A. Stone, mern-
Der of Congress from Allegheny, the
favorite from the start, won on the first
bballot. John Wanamaker of Philade.-
phia was a good second and Congressman
Charles w. Stone OF Warren brought up
THE resar
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02

piracy. and formal protest has been en-
tered with the Haytien authorities
The Spanish Consul telegraphed TO his
diplomatic chief at Santo Domingo this
morning about the Fanita.
There are large numbers of Cubans In
Dominica who eagerly desire TO return TO
Cuba and take part in the war, and the
correspondent here of the Associated
Press is informed that the Spaniards of
this place believe that 1t may be part OF
the mission of the Fanita to afford these
Cubans transportation, at the same time
furnishing them with arms and ammnni-
Z ton
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02

DIED.

SPENGENAN. Thursday, June 2, Harry
H, third son of Frederick H. and
Anna Spengenan, aged 81 years.
Relatives friends and members of w
Il. Dickinson Council, 54S Royal AR
canum, are invited to attend funeral SER
vices Sunday, June 5, P. NJ, at his late
residence, Madison avenue, Jersey City
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
SCH[[Y IS SILENT
Second Phase of the Com
modore's Attack on San
tiago Expected
Today.
HIS A'asTERLY TACTICS
Spanish Fleet Lured Into
: a Trap in the Good Old
Spider and Fly
Style.
DEFENCES OF The HARBOR.
Fortresses and Mines Must be
Disposed of Before the
Ships are Reached.
OREGON JOINS THE SQUADRON.
Enthusiastic Reception Given to the
Great Pacific Built Battle
Ship.
rBy Cable to The Associated press.l

IBy Gable to The Associated Press-]
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti. June .. 1885,
According to information received here
from hitherto accurate sources, a decisive
engagement between the United States
and Spanish forces is expected to take
place today at Santiago de Cuba.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, June 2-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at T. NJ, Fri-
day
For New York City and Vicinity - Showers
tonight; fair on Friday; stationery tempers-
ture; northefly winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-02
Hartnett's Ther,nometrioal Report
MATTERS 0FFzCr.

New Jerseys best flour costs 25c. more per
barrel than ordinary -four. but worth dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. E. Cleary CO.. s
stores Greene and Montgomery streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12

New Yorx's small but eminently se- lect titled colony can boast of fresh acquisition, while New York s four hum dred has every reason to congratulate itself on the new figure that has ap- peaied in its midst in the distinguished person of Eugerio Faria Gonzeloes Teixera, marquis de Aguea Branca, young, and, it is reputed, enormously rich nobleman who is closely allied by ties of blood to the present reigning house of Portugal, his mother belng a cousin of the late Dom Pedro. former emperor of Brazil.
 It is an interesting point to note in this connection. and fact not gener- ally known perhaps, that the Brazil ian was the oldest branch of Portu- guese royalty. Marquis de Aguea Branca--he prefers to be known sim ply as Eugenio Teixera-is young, rich and distinguished. He is strikingly handsome and a gentleman of charm ing personality, but he is more than mere man of the world, he is an accom- plfshed artist, musician and littera- teur.
 Heretofore his life has been divided between Paris, where he owns mag nifcent town house, and Italy, where a portion of the family estates are To- cated.
 He has come to the United States with the intention of making it his home for the future, and is investing his fortune in New York real estate and American securities. He has re gently purchased a residence in the SC feet neighborhood of West End avenue and is causing it to be fitted up with
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12
"JEANNoT, THE DANCER.
NimbIe and Graceful Monarch who Danced Along Road for
 Eighteen Miles.

In 1850 came upon the scene Jean IL. Roi d'Yyetot, known to tradition as "Jeannot the Dancer" This gallant monarch, we are told, was the most nimble as we'll as the most graceful dancer in all northern Normandy. On one famous occasion he danced all the way between YYetot and Rouen-a dis tance of over IS miles! His wonderful dancing eventually won him rich and beautiful bride, Jeanne Bourdet, heiress of the Chateau de Ia Riyiere. This cha teau still stands in the commune of St. Martin, near Rouen; and in the great hall you may see the eeat-of=arms of "Jeannot the Dancer" with the inscrp- ton: "Jean, Roi ct Sieur d'Yvetot.e ; King Jeannot became very wealthy man for his time in Normandy; for he had 100 livres (abodt $20 but in those days money bought much more than now) of rent, besides the tribute which he was in the habit of leyylng from travellers passing through Yyetot His son, Jean ILL, rose to even greater heights of power, for the king of France himself, in 1881, formally recognized his neigbbor's claims to be king and prince of Yyetot, with the rights of the high and the low justice, of coining money of making knights, and of life and death over his subjects"
 But Yvetot's history reached its ze- nth in the reign of Martin l., son ot this Jean III. King Martin was very small man, but his heart was largei and, not satisfied with remaining peace 1 fully at home, as his fathers had done' he desired to be king in something more than name. Accordingly, ne raised miniature army, and went to visit .his good cousin" the crazy hns 1 Charles NI of France.
 The visit only filled King Martin with envy; and on his return he began 10 coin money, thereby making himself the laughing-stock of all France. None of these precious coins remain, pus there actually exists in the great Cluny museum at Paris a medal struck o5 Martin. This medal represents the Klns of Yyetot seated on a sort of throne gIs- ing the accolade, or touch with tue sword, that conferred knighthood' U one of his subjects, an innlleeper naIneu Bobee. The king wears plain cap, surrounded by a cirelet of gold' anu on the reverse of the medal may pS made out the words: Mart. Rex we tost J. Bobee Yin. fecit Eseut,o when translated out of the quaint La'N means simply: Martin, king oi Yvetot, made J. Bobee, the innkeePel, q knight "-Gerald Brenan, in st' Aien' 1 olaS
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of attention. Al one corner of the bo,.. is a great golden dragon. that seems to be crawling up the side of the bpila. ing. From the jaws of this draoon swings a long wrought-iron chain. .s the end of which dangles huge lan tern. On each side of the street door are stone lions. Before these stand bronze pillars surmounted by golden balls, and perched on the top of these balls, with widespread wings. as though in the act of taking flight, are two eagles, of more than heroic size Each eagle wears a golden crown set rather rakishly on the side of its head
 Two lamps hang above the entrance and, as in the ease of the corner Ian. tern. they are suspended by chains held in the mouths of dragons. Set into the walls of the house are large bronzp shields, bearing the crest and coat of arms of the Brancas. These are re. peated in the stonewerk wherever dee. oration is possible.
 The windows are in every instance of stained glass, and possess q variety of design limited only by the oppor. tuni1y they afford as to numbers, for the marquis taste as a decorator is as pleasingly prodigal and bizarre as it is refined.
 The marquis has found space in the midst of the labors attendant upon the fitting up of his house-each sue cessiye stage of which he has personally direeted-to paint what he considers his masterpiece. This notable work was inspired by the disaster of the Maine and was exhibited at the Waldorf-As tor, with the greatest possible sue l cess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12
THE LAND OF DREAMS.

CT all the nations, east or west, Imagination is the best. Its boundless realms are richer, far, than all earth's other countries are. Its azure eyes are more serene, Its verdant fields q fairer green, And brooks sing softer music to An ocean of diviner blue.
 Its laughing. blossom -bordered rills Dance down from Hope trump hant hills, Or pause in pools within the dale, Enchanted by the nightingale. Spring blooms eternal and the rose Makes fragrant every breeze that blows And fruits, with rounded cheeks of wine, Hang purpling on the tree and vine. This country is now pencilled on The little maps that men have drawn. It is too broad. too high, too great For mind of man to calculate.
 And yet 1t is not far away,
 But here and now, where mortals may,
 With gods and graees, wander through This land where all our dreams come true --Nixon Waterman in L. A. w Bulletin.
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year later. She returned to England and married our host, who had known her in childhood. They were happy one wear and son was born. We'll of course, the superfluous Belleville was not dead. He reappeared presently, unchanged and unchangeable she went back to him; it was her duty. Monsieur married again, his family urg- ing him; you can guess Che rest. They took the thorny track of honor, and well, you see it sometimes leads to hap piness, even here.'
 Rather melodramatic, $ I observed.
 What else is life?" asked madame
 And rather late in the day, too"
 ''Bah!n cried the viyacious little lady, pressing my arm "what of that? Are we sure of a moment? God knows what an ugly world we make of this, but 0! what a sorry world it would be if love were only for the young!"
 Nevertheless. it might be more com fortable could the heart grow gray with the hair" said l remembering the two gray hairs had found on my left temple that morning.
 Madame laughed gayly. twirling her parasol. shame on you" she cried. Do you forget your own English proyerb: Kissing is out of season when the gorse is outof bloom 2"
 And as we were just then turning the corner of the lily-bordered walk leading to the marquee l could not answer ef. fectively.-Blael1 and White
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12

Few women think themselves ny homeiy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12

all the elegance and comfort suggestive of his luxurious temperament and his more than love for art.
 It is quite safe 10 predict that the house when completed-it is still in the hands of a small army of decorators will be one of the most striking in New York city. On entering it one is ush- cred into hall finished entirely in onyx and gold. From this hall stairs lead up to the reception and drawing rooms on the floor above. Opening from the hall at one end is an ante chamber which gives access to the din- ing-room, most effective apartment artistically. The walls are covered by eanvases on which are depicted vari- ous brilliant scenes from the tropics. These pictures are all the work of the marquis own brush. The ceiling is of wood set with squares of stained glass that serve to hide the incandescent ligAts which Illuminate the room.
 At one side of the dining-roem is the smoking or lounging-room. It will, when completed, more than rival in its splendors the famous Turkish room at the Waldorf. This room is also lit by electricity, but the source from which the light comes in is so eleverly con cealed that one is sensible only of a softly-tempered glow.
 Back of the dining-room a miniature theater is being fitted up where the marquis and his friends will listen to music furnished by the worlds great est artists. Beyond the theater and between the house and the adjoining building is an open space that will be enclosed and utilized as an aviary and conservatory.
 An unusual interest attaches to the rather daring decorative scheme that is being carried on throughout the house. 1t represents the taste of its titled owner, who has himself furnished all the elaborate designs, while the large and striking pictures which or nament the walls and ceilings are all from his own brush.
 Going back into the onyx-lined hall, one may ascend by flight of marble steps to the drawing-room floor. Here are the parlors, reception and music rooms. They are being lavishly adorned White and gold or silver seems to be the prevailing color scheme The marquis coat Of arms, somewhat eonventionalized, of course, for decor ative purposes, is also lberalIy used while the paintings upon the ceilings are mostly of an allegorical nature; in deed, in viewing the rooms, one cannot but observe that in his designs the marquis has cut loose from all tradi ton in such cases.
 As the furniture is not yet in place it is, of course, impossible to describe it, but it will doubtless be in perfect harmony with the surroundings. The exterior of the house is as artis tie, and denotes the same answering devotion to the aesthetic and ornate as it's interior. Standing, as it does in the center Of rather sedate up town neighboyhood, where unadornet brownstone fronts are the unvarying rule, 1t natuJally attracts great dea
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12
Courage in British Army.

A writer on military courage quot.s Gen. Sir Henry Hayelock in this lh'el :, esting fashion: Tn my experience l ln any British regiment, there are aiN'9 af 7 100 men who would storm the gates - hell, 800 who if they did would follow Y, a 100 who would slull1 in the ditehes, anu anu about 30 who do skulk there or elss where" The writer ranks Amerieans .,' and Englshmen as equals in Iniii'aaS Id courage, with Germans, French aHN Russians next in that order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-12
Perfectly Plain

I overheard the following dialogue in a back street in Gateshead-on-Tyne re- gently:
 Housewife Crushing out of house. seeing small girl playing) Sally Ann. come here. Had ava out the road and get us q quater Q lang meat
 What did yer say?" queried the youngster.
 Had ava out the road and get us a quater Q lang meat" retorted the woman.
 ''Wey, ah divna kna what ye meani" exclaimed the youngster.
 "Weyi ye greet fule, had ava out to the butchers and get us a quater O sassage! e!"-seottish Nights.