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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
NO ACTION ON WATER YET
Board Will Consider the
Matter at the End Of
the Month.

Colonel Smith did not attend yesterday
afternoons meeting Of the Street and
Water Board. He learned early in the
day that the water subject was not to be
discussed, and consequently absented him
self. The report Of Expert Ferris, to-
gether with the Flynn bids is III the
hands of Corporation Counsel McDsfmo.t
That official Is to pass upon the legality
Of the bids and also inform the Board If
the bids, in his opinion, are in strict COM
piiance with the speciflcattons Mr., Mc-
Dernsott viii be ready With his reports
about September rs, at which time Presi-
dent Heppenheimer of the Board of Eli
nance VIII have returned from Europe.
The Board met first as the Board Of
Adjudication. No objections were made
to the confirmation OF the final maps of
the improvements of Van Reipen avenue.
nues, Bowers street, sewers In Mallory
and Bergen avenues, Sea View and Plain
field avenues and Graham streets.
Eighteenth street, Fiavel MCGEE rernon-
strated on behalf of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Company.
His contention was that the assessment
could NOT stand as the land. assessed Was
not pecuniarfly benefited In the case Of
Beacon avenue he showed that the land
assessed was on top Of the tunnel. while ls
assessed is part Of the railroad yard.
The question was referred to the Street
Committee for adjudication. Pearsall ave-
nue. residents asked for the appointment
of Robert Mulcahy as inspector Of that
Improvement
Christian Soltan sent a long letter to
the Board protesting against the accept
anee of the Grant avenue sewer. He
charges that the sewer was not builf ac-
scordlng 70 specifications; that it is an ll-
natural outlet, and not large enough TO
carry off the waste water. The street Is
flooded constantly as consequences, he
says The complaint was referred for in
vestigati4n. The complaint of Martin
Rust of difficulty In getting an ample
water supply In the Hudson City section,
was referred to Chief Engineer Van KeE-
rem
Henry Byrne was given contracts for
the Improvement OF Tuers and PaVonia
avenues. Specifications were adopted for
a sewer in Seventeenth street, and for the
Improvement OF Carlton avenue.
The Board is 10 meet again Thursday
morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
HAS GOMEZ RESIGNED /?
TBy Cable to The Associated Press. ]

TBy Cable to The Associated Press.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 13, 1885,
An uncontradieted report was received by
General Lawton last night, saying Cen
eral Maxine Gomez, the insurgent Com
mander- In Chief, has rendered his resig-
nation of the command of the Cuban
Army, TO the Cuban Government at Cam
aguey. and that 1t has been accepted.
against the Cuban Governments yielding
the eoIstrol OF the affairs OF the island to
the Americans, and that his explanation
for resigning was his disapproval OF
passive submission to conditions tending
to the practical discrediting and retire.
nent Of the Cuban Republic, as SUCH and
the establishing of the absolute dominion
OF the United States
The Cubans at Santiago were much a1.-
cited by the report and there was an AMI
mated scene at the San Carlos Club this
morning when the mater YVES discusses
The report was disbeleved by many, who
say that General Gomez's resignation al.
this time, is Utterly improbable. Others,
however, say Gomez resents the putting
of the Cuban Army under the authority
of the American generals and claims The
necessary
Generals Cebreco, Castillo Pedro, Perez
and other insurgerst leaders have turned
over tileir commands to General Lawton.
General Perez has eight thousand men
in the vicinity of Guantanamo, which ne
Will disband this week by order of Gem
eral Castillo.
part ef-the- Cuban Army to -disband, as
the Insurgents have learned that the
question Of their back pay will not be
considered by the Americans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
RESISTED DOG CATCHER.
Herman Rocktoff's Dignity is
Assailed and He Asserts
His Authority.

Herman Rocktoff who claims the title
of assistant dog catcher arrested
Michael Buckley, of No. 27 St. Paul's ave-
nue., this morning. and tried to have him
booked at the Oakland avenue station
house, on q charge of resisting an ef-
fcer. Buckiey's unlicensed dog was fol-
lowing him at Oakland and Hobeken ave-
hue, when RocktoH esDied the untagged
animal and made a grab for It. With a
yelp the dog eluded Rocktoff's grasp.
Buckley turned ana asked him what he
meant by attempting to "kidnap his
dog. Rocktoff got on his dignity and let
Buckley know that he was officially au-
thorized to do so. Buckley disputed his
authority, and the men wrangled and
were about to strike each other when
Rocctof put Buckley under arrest.
Buckley at fSst resisted, but finally
went along with Rocktof to the station
house. The Sergeant at the desk refused
to lock the prisoner on the charge of ire
sisting an officer but held him on the
charge OF assault and battery. Justice of
the Peace Macs was then sent for. He
entertained the complaint of Rocktoff
and laid the matter over until tomorrow
morning when Police Justice Potts will
dispose of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
DESERTED IN TAYLOR'S
Handsome Young Woman
Taken I'll and Sent to
Hospital.

A handsome young woman, fashionably
dressed, spent last night IN the City
Hospital.
With a good-looking young man she
went to Taylor's Hotel. few hours
earlier, and the man registered as J..
Edwards and wife, Newark.
They had arrived in Jersey City late in
the afternoon on Pennsylvania Railroad
train and the woman, who was dressed
in the he1y at of fashion. carried a satchel,
while her companion had two Satchels.
They walked across Exchange place from
the railroad depot to the hotei and after
registering were shown to room 10.
About an hour and a half later the
man hurried downstairs and was IN the
hotel corridor when the woman rushed
down the stairs after him.
Il want to speak to you.' she said, I'M
ploringly.
But the man tried to get away from
her.
Just listen to me, won't your she
pleaded.
He turned to her and evidently fearing
a scene returned to the room with her.
An hour later he again came downstairs,
and once more the woman was at his
heels
This time he seemed determined not to
be swerved from his purpose. The woman,
who was in tears inaplored him not to
leave her and became hysterical as she
begged The man. however, loosened
So hysterical did the woman become
that Hotel Clerk Houghtaling called a
physician for her. She became calmer
after while and was removed to the
City Hospital
There She gave her name as GLADYS
Lamar and said she was single, She
slept We'll and this morning Warden
Osborne questioned her again. This is
her story
MY name is GLADYS Jones. am a
married woman. l am twenty-five years
,a1d Il rfc xrr1rr,r, y V,V1 7-~n t,faf
going to find out all you would like TO
know, though. My parents are Mr.. and
and mothers name is Minnie They live
in Canal street, New Orleans
In response to further questions she
said she had been in Jersey City two
days. She refuses to say who Edwards
was and would not reply when asked if
she was his wife.
The hospital authorities say she has
been drinking.
She was DISCHARGED this afternoon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
ALARMED the POLICE.
Dude Did Not Want to Report a
! Murder. But Wasatad 3 Dog Shot.

The police of the Ocean avenue station
were awakened from their lethargy last
evening about half past eight o'clock,
when well dressed young man smoking
a cigarette and accompanied by little
girl dashed into the station house. Ser
geant Tormey who was behind the
desk, looked UP when the screen door
slammed and even Captain Thomas Mug
ent forgot to light his cigar when the
dapper young gent spoke, In very af-
fected tone of voice.
Sergeant, Sergeant,N he said Il want
to have a dog shot. He is not my dos;
he follows nae wherever | so and is. a
nuisance. / don't want him, never did
like him, and think it belongs to bar
ber on Old Bergen Road.
While he was getting this off, the Cap.
tain started away in disgust, with the
been committed, so much fuss did the
complainant make. Patrolman Charlie
Meyer and Jake Miller, who were play
ing pinochle in the rear room, dropped
their cards and made q dash for their
guns, which were lying on the window.
Where's the murder?' Who is her.
and Where is the placer We're some of
the questions they asked one another
ton house, but when they found out
that only a dog was to be shot neither of
them showed the slightest inclination to
volunteer as executioner. Sergeant Tor
ney looked at him In amazement.
Where is the dog?' he asked.
He is outside and has been following
mo for long time, was the reply. I
want It shot, for it has been swapping
at people and. it's only a question of
time before it win bite some one
The Sergeant promised to have the dog
attended to. Within a half an hour, the
young fellow was back again. making an
other kick and urging the officer to go
UP and despatch the canine. Up to mid
night the dog still existed and was
breathing the delightful atmosphere of
Celeryville.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
LEHIGH VALLEY CROSSING
Ordinance for Communipaw
Avenue introduced to
Street and Water
Board.

The following ordinance for the relief O
the Greenville and Hudson Branch of th'
Lehigh Valley Railroad was introduced a
yesterdays meeting of the Street ant
Water Board
That the Greenville & Hudson Rail-
way Company LIS hereby granted per-
mission to cross Communipaw avenue
at grade of said avenue, and TO lay,
maintain and operate four railroad
tracks within its located route across
said avenue at said grade. said corn-
pany keeping that portion of the ave-
nue. occupied by it properly planked
and paved in a secure and safe mani
ner for the free passage of pedeS-
trians and vehicles using said cross
ing.
That Immediately after said tracks
are constructed and the said railway
is in operation, the said company shall
maintain at said crossing gates on
either side of the railroad and guards
and lights for the protection OF per-
sons and vehicles properly using said
crossing.
That the work of planking and paw
ing said crossing and preparing the
same for the passage of vehicles ana
pedestrians shall be done under the
supervision of and to the satisfaction
of the Chief Engineer of the city,
provided all costs and expenses con-
nected with the publication OF this
ordinance and all work of the publ
cation of resolution and notices in
connection herewith shall be paid by
the Greenville & Hudson Railway Co.
The ordinance will lie over for tw,
weeks under the rules.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
UPHOLDS Mr.. ALGER.
Major Armstrong Says Our
Soldiers Don't Know What
War Is.

A short meeting Of the Minkakwa RE-
publican Club was held last evening. ana
Chairman Edward Fry of the Campaign
Committee, reported that Charles Merlser
and William Armstrong were TO be voted
at the primary tomorrow night. It will
Reuben simpson and Edward Fry were
named as alternates. Word was received
that Mr.. P. Patten, a member Of the club
was going to ireland In few days.
James Erwin offered resolution wishing
the departing member God speed on his
journey.
Major William Armstrong then spoke on
what he termed the alleged ill-trea tmelt
of soldiers in camp and those who were
at the front. He said he did not believe
the soldiers had been or are being me-
elected and that the men are being cared
for much better than in 81.
THE food is better, and the wounded ere
better cared for he said, whereas in
the Civil War, the officers and men had to
look after the wounded, and we had no
nurses."
He further said that at times the SOL
Oilers were forced to go without food, but
It was not the fault of the Government
The rain, the heavy roads and the con-
tinued shifting of troops was responsible
Tor the men being hungry but they never
complained in those days. The Major up
held the officials aud said that tho sof-
diers these days did not know what war
was, and that If some Of them had served
in the Civil War there would be no COM
planning now.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
REBUKlNG TIE MERCHANTS. -
Police Justice Nevin Decrys OBJ
structing the Sidewalks.

Ewald Bros, of Newark avenue, near
Erie street, appeared in the First Criminal
Court this morning as complainants
against a. Lederer who keeps a small
stand next to their stors. Lederer sells
music at cut rate prices. He has been
so successful that he has hurt the busi-
ness Of the Ewalds, who deal extensively
IN sheet music. The Ewalds complained
that Lederer's stand on the sidewalk was
a violation of a city ordinance.
Police Justice Nevin said that in case
Le6erer was compelled to move his stand
in fairness to him. Ewald Brothers
should be compelled to move all their
show cases from in front of their stores
p'If l had my way he said, ''all store
keepers would be compelled to keep their
sidewalks clear of goods, awning posts
and all other distractions. Storekeepers,
generally, are not liberal in doing what is
for the best interest OF the people at
large. The most klckers in the city are
il the Merchants Protective Association,
and those who are not members of that
BODY belong to the Board of Trade
The case will be decided tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13

garding the present situation in the fhii-
ippine Islands. In spite of all the dis
quieting reports that have come OF late
from neswpaDer sources indicating the
existence OF critically strained relations
Between the insurgents and the American
forces OF occupation IL is fact thaf Tor
three days past no word came 70 elther @
station Navy or War Department from
Manila until today.
Dewey asking authority from the depart-
mental officers to purchase some lresil
beef which would afford him supply Ior
three months. The Admiral made no men
tlon of any disturbance.
One reason for the confidence felt by
the War Department officials in peace
knowledge of the popular fitness Of Gen
eral Otis, the American military Com
nander for the discharge OF just such du-
ties-diplomatfc as well as nlilitary-as
fident that If by discretion and Judgment
a clash with the insurgents can be avoid
ed without losing any or our advantage,
General Otis may be sareiy trustea 10
exhibit these qualities.
Not much Importance is attached here
to the Spanish report on. the destruction
by Spanish gunDoats of an tnsurgent
feet which attempted to make lallding
has informed the War Department that
the insurgent navy consisted OF three
small coasting vessels, carrying an agSre-
gate force of about TWO hundred and
forty men, while it was known that the
Spanish Government had still one or two
gunboats concealed somewhere among
the islands of the Philippine group The
insurgent vessels started from Manila
before the signature of the protocol.
Now the military authorities here af-
ter careful consideration of the ques tion
have considered that it is incumbent
upon them to compel the, insurgents to
anobservance of the suspension OF hostili-
ties agreed upon between the United
states and Spain, at least in cases like
II tia n ETy
the action of the United States forces,
naval and military, the residents had been
deprived OF the protection Of the Spanish
military and naval forces.
1t is stated authoritatively that Cen
eral Otis has been given plenary powers
to deal with this matter although as all
ready stated it is hoped and expected that
he will be able to prevent an absolutely
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
EUR0PE'S HORROR.
Anarchist Manifesto Dis
tributed in Milan Police
Assailed.
TBy Cable to The Associated Press.7

ROME. Sept 49, 1Sss-An anarchist
manifesto. signed by "The Revolutionary
Committee. has been distributed in
Milan during the past few days. The
police, yesterday, arrested an Italian who
was engaged in distributing the mani
festo. The prisoner, who had just arriv-
ed from Switzerland when he was seized,
shouted Long live, anarchy Death to
the Kingi''
Some Of the people in the crowd pres
ert at the time OF the arrest interfered
with the police officers who made the
capture and several persons were injured
on both sides before the Anarchist was
lodged in the police depot.
The newspapers here remark that the
recent riots at Milan commenced in a
similar manner.
The anti-Italian demonstrations in
Austria have made a deep impression here.
The newspapers urge the Government to
see that Italians are protected from un-
justifiable attacks.
Numbers of Italian workmen are return
Ing to Italy owing to the threats of the
AustrianS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
CITY NEWS NOTES .


The Firemen's Convention will start to-
morrow at Atlantic City. and will continue
for two days The delegates from this
city who will attend are Chief Conway,
George Coleman. Captain Robert Sloan
and Thomas Toner.
The members Of st. Peters SodaIity Ly-
eeum will meet this evening at tnets
Will be made TO make trip 70 the Bon
Ton Theatre some evening this week,
where one Of their old time members is
A Special meeting of the members of
ST. Brioget's Lyceun1 will take place to-
night at the clubhouse on Montgomery
street, when the programme or events foI.
the coming season will be made up and
the different committees appointed.
A regular meeting of the Thomas 7.
Kelly Association will take place tonight
in their rooms, Grove street and Newark
Iihere viii be a meeting of the. Young
Mems Repubise35ln az, IMP snls esealng 81 81
regulay order of business social session
John o'Donnell, ffty-fiye years ola, Of
slipped ard fell at seventh and Brunswick
streets, yesterday, and received severe
cut over his left eye. He was taken 70
At the regular meeting Of the Asnericus
Club. to be held on Grove strest. this
evening, arrangements Will be made 10
start a pinochle and euehre tournament.
There will be no meeting OF the Third
Ward Democratic Club tomorrow evening,
as the majority of the members Will at
tend the Davis outing
in the hardware store Of Wood & Men
ash No lS4 Newark avenue. It was
caused by pigee e o1ly waste b y KS ans
was extinguished By the chemical en-
CINE. Little damage was done.
but viii Be at his library IN the, psoyi-
s3ent Institution for Savings building to-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
ALL SAINTS HARVEST HOME.
The Opening Night Indicates Festival
VIII He Success.

The hall of All Saints parish building
on Wilton and Lafayette streets, was
crowded last evening at the opening OF
the harvest festival. 1t seemed as il all
cred there so large was the attendance
and as usual the Arst night terminated
as successfully as Father Meehan an
ticipated. The hail was profusely dec
GRATED with flags. and booths Were erect
ed along the walls, where refreshments
and various other good things were to be
found on sale.
from opening until closing time the floor
was covered. 1t was nearly midnight be-
fore the festival closed. Fathers Meehan
MCCORMACK We're on hand to look
while committees took care of the other
details. The festival will remain open
tonight and tomorrow night
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
STOLE A SLOT MACHINE.
SaIoonkesper Found the Young Men
Were NoS Joking,

Paul Mastick, saloonkeeper, at the
Boulevard and Pearsall avenue, Greer
vile, had his hands full last Saturday
night, about ten O'Clock, trying TO prevent
stealing his slot machine, which had been
standing on hts bar. He was not sue
eessful. however, and lost about $3.50 in
nickels.
bar by one of the young fellows, Mastick
thought a joke was being played on him.
IT was no joke and the machine was
kicked around the sidewalk until the
cash drawer opened. The machine was
then taken to the canal and dropped in.
" When 1t dawned upon the proprietor that
ately declared that he would jail the
whole crowd. Heshas the names of some
seventeen of the crowd and threatens to
prosecute them
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
HosoKEn's USUAL PATRIOTISM,

Four sailors on the auxiliary cruiser
Yale were arraigned before Recorder
Stanton. in Hoboken, this morning, chars-
ed with being drunk and disorderly. They
registered at HoholSen Police Headquar-
ters as Leopold lager. Rudolph Jager.
William Servin aad Rudolph Flock. EARLY
this morning the sailors became noisy in
Herman Ziezungs saloon, No. 217 Wasf-
tempted TO eject them there was a gah<
eral fight.
The saloon keeper was getting worsted
when his cries for help were heard by
placed all four men under arrest. This
morning Recorder Stanton fired the two
JageIs $40 and S. respectively and dis
charged the others.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
ANXIOUS FOR RESERVES.
Governor Voorhees, Asks Navy
Department to Muster
Them Out.
to ..rhs Jersey city News."l

STATE HOUSE TRENTON, Sept. 1s,
1S9S.-Governor Voorhees, today sent let-
ter to the Navy Department to ascertain
just what is to be done with the New
Jersey Naval Reserves on board the Bad
ger On August 27 a report was circulat-
ed that the Badger crew was to be mus
tered out at Boston and the Governor tele-
graphed the Navy Department asking
that the muster out take place nearer
home He received a reply that no order
to muster out the Jersey Reserves mad
yet been given.
Since that time several reports nave
been. circulated that the order for the
muster out had been or shortly would be
issued and yesterday Lieutenant Washing
ton Irving called on the Governor to see
If he would not definitely ascertain
whether or not the Reserves were to re-
main in commission. The Governors let
ter to the Navy Department was the out
come.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
MUST MOT PAY YOURSELF.

Hugh Gerrity, Of NO 1S0 First street,
was held in $500 bail by Police Justice
Nevin in the First Criminal Court this
morning for the Grand Jury for the al
legged embezzlement of 50 from Patrick
McCluskey, furniture mover, Of No 40
Gilchrist street. Gerrity drove q furni-
ture van for McCluskey. On Saturday
last he moved a load of furniture and d
piano, for which he was paid So. He ne
elected to turn the money over to his
employer.
McCluskey's employees were in the habit
of keeping the amount Of their salaries
out Of their receipts and that It was in
that manner that he came to hold back
tbfa 20
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
ALMENAS' PRODS.
rBy cable to The Associated pre.s.1

1
MADRID, Sept. IS, 1S98.-There was an
other uproarious session of the Senate to-
day. Count Almenas referring to his
statement yesterday, giving the names of
the Generals he recently said ought to
have their sasheS tied around their necks
instead Of around their waists, naming
Weyler. Blanco and Primo de Rivera
after which he also included Admiral Ger
vera in the category, said General Lin
ares was also Incompetent and ought to
be arraigned. Thereupon Generl Weyler
and others loudly protested against those
charged, and General Weyler called on
Count Alnsonas to name these Generals
who were accused of failing to do their
duty, and. he added. If the accuse tions
were true, and the culpr.ts could not be
legally punished. the Generals would take
the matter In their own hands and intict
proper punishment
a. great tumut ensued, the Senators
standing shouting and threatening each
other. The President Of the Senate vain
" st-ove to restore order and broke his
ball in attepmting to do so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-09-13
FRIGHTENED HIS AGED SPOUSE.

Leopold philips. ffty-three years old
formerly of Jersey CITY, but now of 2S0
Adams street Hobokers. was arraigned
before Recorder Stanton this morning on
the complaint of Mrs. Philips. seventy
ore years cid The couple quarreled last
night and Philips chased his wife with a
carving knife. Policeman Daniel Kelley
heard the woInan's cries. and arrested
her husband. This morning the wife
begged SO hard FOR her husband re-
promise. to reform, dismissed the COM