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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-10
Y M. C. A. Notes.

lit 1OullS MIL , Snt1clidA [1SSOClctllJlI
will give a most excellent entertainment
in their rooms, Crescent and Harrison
avenues. Prof. S. T. Ford will give some
very humorous and quaint dialects and
representations. Professor Ford has few
equals in his line in the country. The en-
tertainment will be free to members, all
others must pay fifty cents. Owing 10
the unprecedented demand for tickets
gentlemen only will be admitted.
General Secretary Charles 3. Brown, of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
who has received a unanimous call 10 the
ST. Louis Association, has not yet accept
ed the call. Mr.. Brown has been given
two weeks to decide the matter. The
probabilities are that Secretary Brown
will accept.
James Methodist.
The fair which has been in progress in
the lecture room Of James Methodist
Church, Summit avenue and Bowers
street, since Tuesday evening. closed last
night. It was a splendid financial sue
cess, exceeding the expectations Of the
management. The goods, however, were
not all sold, and it is possible that the fair
may be reopened IN Tuesday evening. It
was not deemed advisable toSauction the
remaining goods off last evening. II it is
decided to reopen the fair Tuesday even
Ing announcement OsLltdL ti1EJt Will DC
made from the pulpit tomorrow.
Pastor Johnston's subject tomorrow
morning Will be Work as Christians"
In the evening his theme will be Man
in Bondage"
St. Paul's Lutheran.
The monthly meeting Of the council of
St. Paurs Lutheran Church, of which
the Rev. F. Hotter is pastor, was held
on December 8 in the church and the
regular business was transacted. The fol-
lowing gentlenen's time as officers Of the
church Is up on the first Of January, 1899,
namely:-Ulaas stelling. c. Dietz, J.
Luhrs. r. C. Freund. p. M~ahlenbrock and
G. Bother. Twelve nominees were made,
namely &C. Dietz, r G. Freund. y.
Mahlenbrock, g. Bother, q, Stelling, a.
Laabs. r. Luttmahn. i. clausen. J Pein,
w. Peters, H. M~ahlenbroek and A. Kast.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-10
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMIT

The Committee on Pumping and Reser-
voirs reported on claims of Knowles
Steam Pump Works. S285. and payroll,
Bellevilie and High Service, 81. 1851, as
correct.
The reDOrtS were accented. -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

were offered to the bond feature of the
bill, ranging from a proposition for the
substitution of an income tax provision
to an authorization for an Issue Of $780,
OO0,OOO greenbacks. But all were voted
down. At the last minute the democrats
decided to offer the motion to recommit
with Instructions to report back the In
come tax proposition as an amendment to
the bill instead Of as a substitute for the
bond provision. This was due to the fact
that q number Of democrats had declined
to vote to strike out the bond provision.
The motion was defeated 1874 to 173. Four
republicans voted with the democrats and
populists on this vote. But on final passage
Of the bill (Which was carried 1S1 to 1879 the
democrats and populists. with six excep-
lions. voted solidly against the bill. The
democrats who voted for the bill were
Messrs. Cummings Mcclellan and Griggs
OF New York; Fitzgerald. Massachusetts,:
McAleer. Pennsylvania. and Wheeler. Ala
barna. Two republicans, Messrs. Kinney.
OF North Carolina. and Thorp. of Virginia.
voted with the opposition. Quite a number
Of democrats declined to vote.
Washington. April 30.-The senate Friday
after a brief statement by Senator Hale
adopted the conference report on the naval
appropriation bill
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Il TREL.

pal purpose of his visit to New York
was to obtain from representative inan-
ciers and capitalists their views on the
proposed bond issue. He had no def
mite proposition to make, and none was
expected from the bankers. The result
of the conference, however, was emf
nently satisfactory. All seemed dis
posed to do anything and everything
possible to give any needed financial
support to the government in the pres
ent emergency, although there would
be no financial inducement for capital
lists to invest in three per cent. bonds,
when time loans we're bringing six per
cent. and even more, the question of
profit would be put to one side, and
whatever assistance the government
needed would be forthcoming. All IA
vored the popular loan idea, and
thought that the people should be given
an opportunity to invest in the new is
she.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

fired, blowing the Spaniard's pilot
house into the water.
The Terror was alone when the Guido
was sighted and she Immediately gave
chase. After q blank shot had been
fired, to order the steamer to heave to,
the Spaniard put out all her lights and
fired up in an attempt to run away.
The big monitor, blowing after her,
brought her six-pounders to bear on the
steamer and fired shot after shot at the
latter, nearly all Of which took effect
on the Guido's pilot house.
The Machias, which was some dis
lance away, heard the sound of the fir
ing. came up and brought her four-inch
rifle into play, firing one shot. which
failed to hit the Spaniard. This, how
ever, brought her to, and Lieut.. Qualto
and prize crew were put on board of
her and brought the prize in here
Thursday morning.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
CAMPAIGN IN CUBA.
Indications That Troops VIII Not
Leave Tampa for Mt Least
Ten Days. =

Jacksonville, Fla, May "A special
to the Times-Union and Citizen from
Tampa, Fla, says: Gen. Shafter, who
is looked upon as the officer who will
have charge of the army of occupation,
gave an audience Sunday evening to
several newspaper men. In the course
of the conversation the question of
countersigning war correspondents
passes was brought up. Gen. Shafter
said that he would not assume COM
mand for a week or ten days, as he
would be busy with other matters, and
would take up the subject in ample
time. This practically settles two very
important matters. First, Gen. Shafter
will command the army in Cuba, and,
second, that the troops will not leave
here for Cuba for ten days at least. The
general, while he has come to no conclu-
sion on the subject, will be inclined to
limit the number of accredited war cor
respondents to as small a number as
possible.
Springfield, H., May 2.-Springfield
entertained more visitors than ever be-
fore on Sunday. Many thousand peo-
IiS vi CNCulSlOH lTdlnS
were composed of Is and IS coaches,
and were packed to the utmost capacity.
The Wabash brought nine trains, the
Chicago & Alton, ten; the st. Louis,
Peoria & Northern, three; the st. Louis,
Peoria line, six, and the Illinois Cen
trail nearly 200 coaches. Visitors
1ocked to Camp Tanner as fast as they
arrived. Over $4,000 men were there,
mothers, fathers. brothers and sisters,
relatives, all anxious to see their boys,
ind many thousand curiosity seekers.
Milwaukee, May 2.-Between 10000
and $4,000 people visited Camp Harvey
at the state fair grounds Sunday, where
the Wisconsin national guard volun-
teers are camped. Excursions were run
from different parts of the state, and
nearly all the visitors took advantage
Of the opportunity Of visiting the camp,
which was open from ten a. IN. to seven
p. m. Among the visitors were Gov.
Scofeld and other state officers from
Madison. During the day impressive
religious services were held. The ex-
animation of the volunteers for the
United States army will begin to-day.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

the same, IL is commended, would be In
evitable in the Atlantic in case the clash
comes. From whatever point Of view
considered, the policy of more fighting
upon the part of Spain promises moth
ing but more Spanish misfortune. Navy
officers think this view must prevail
with the Spanish government, and be-
lieve an end of the war, upon the basis
Of Cuban independence, is to follow
soon, and that, too, without further
notable opportunity for the American
navy to prove its power and distinguish
itself.
Trouble Ahead for Sagasta.
1t is regarded by some as likely that
the decisive victory gained by Admiral
Dewey's squadron may open the eyes
of Spain to the seriousness of the con-
fict upon which she has entered. In Of
fetal circles 1t is regarded as almost
certain that trouble of most critical
kind will confront the Sagasta govern
ment within Spain's own borders. It is
pointed out that the Spanish people
have been led to believe that their navy
was invincible, and the bitter disap-
pointment that will ensue over the re-
suit of the first engagement of the war
is likely to precipitate internal dissen-
sion, If not revolution.
Another result of Admiral Dewey's
victory, it is thought, may be action on
the part of the powers of Europe to in
duce Spain to abandon what is regarded
as hopeless contest for her. Repre-
sensations may be made to Spain that
she would better relinquish her hold
upon Cuba than to risk losing all of her
West Indian possessions and the Philip
pines as well. 1t is believed to be not
unlikely that the representations will
indicate that, since Spanish honor has
been satisfied by conflict, Spain can
now yield to the inevitable and accept
the good offices of the powers to bring
about an adjustment.
Must Wait for Definite News.L
No news Of definite character is
given concerning the loss sustained by
Admiral Dewey's squadron, and it is
scarcely likely, in the opinion of experts
of the navy. that authentic information
will be received until Admiral Dewey
has opportunity to communicate Off
cially with the department. 1t is re-
garded as probable that Immediately
after the engagements of Sunday Adj
miral Dewey sent the revenue cutter
McCulloch back to Hong Kong with dis
patches, and that the first information
from him will come from that point.
The distance from Manila to Hong
Kong is a trifle over 600 miles, and it
will take the McCulloch about two days
to make the trip.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
THE FIRST ENGAGEMENT.
Batteries at Matnnsas Demolished
By shot from Three War Vessels
of the United states Fleet.


Key West, Fla, April 2s.-The flag
ship New York, monitor Puritan and
cruiser Cincinnati, under Admiral
Sampson, bombarded the Spanish bat
teries that were in position and In
course Of construction at the entrance
of Matanzas harbor. They were pretty
thoroughly destroyed.
The flagship was first fred upon by
the batteries at Point Ruban CaNa and
Point Maya, while the Puritan, New
York and Cincinnati were reconnoiter-
ing for the purpose of locating and ulti-
mately destroying the works the Span
iards were building.
The list of dead on the Spanish side
must be large, but there Is no way OF
telling the number of fatalities.
The New York steamed in between
the batteries, and opened both broad
sides on the Spaniards.
The Puritan engaged the Cape Maya
battery and the Cincinnati went to
starboard of the New York, close up TO
land, and sent broadsidc of shells into
Ruba Cava.
The batteries returned the fire, but
not one of the shots took effect. They
fred explosive shells, and they all fell
wide of the mark, no damage of any
kind resulting.
The batteries were reduced in just 20
minutes.
The final shot from the enemy came
from Ruba Cava, and drew from the
Puritan reply from one of her 12-inch
guns, which struck the battery and
blew up section of it.
Admiral Sampson made up his mind
when he went to Matanzas Wednesday
that something must BIZ done. These
batteries had twice fired on the torpedo
beat Foote, and he decided that the
work Of terrifying must be stopped il
possible.
MatanZas bay, CT its mouth, is about
three miles wide. The town is about
four miles from the mouth of the river.
Rubal Cava point is on the west side Of
the bay, and Point Maya on the east.
These points are slightly elevated
above the sea, but the batteries have
commanding positions. Behind the bat
teries are high hills, and it is believed
guns were mounted there in the brush
or thickets. ...".. n
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

conservatives, has said, Spain has al
ready lost the material advantages re-
sulting from the possession of Cuba,
but will fight to the last on the question
of maintaining the flag, preferring to
fight America openly rather than Amer
lea secretly fomenting instruction.
The result of defeat, as Senior Silvela
puts it, will only mean loss of what
has already gone, since Europe would
not allow any army of occupation in
Spain pending the payment Vt war in
demnity
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
TROOPS ON THE MOVE.
Break Camp and Are Rushed on to
Tampa, Fla.-Busy Scenes at
Chfckamauga Park.


Chattanooga, Tenn, April 3o.-The
entire eight batteries of artillery be-
sides the Twenty-fourth infantry and
four companies of the Ninth cavalry,
broke camp Friday under orders to pro-
coed to Tampa, Fla, at once. AS fast
as possible men, guns, horses, caissons,
ammunition and camp paraphernalia
were loaded on the long line of cars
waiting for them at Battlefield sta
ton and started on their journey south.
Though no intimation of the ultimate
destination Of the troops has been
given out here there is no doubt in the
minds of the officers and men that an
immediate invasion of Cuba, or at least
the capture and occupation of some
Cuban seaport, is in contemplation, in
order to open up line of communities
.tion with the Cuban forces under Gems.
Gomez and Garcia and act in coopera-
ton with these forces in the imme-
date relief of the starving reconcen-
trados and the driving of the Spanish
forces from the island.
Mobile, Ala, April Gothic Tenth
and Twenty-second regiments left camp
here late Friday afternoon, bound for
Tampa. They were all day getting off
from camp, beginning after drill at ten
O'clock.
New Orleans, April 3O.-The first reg
iment left here Friday night for Tampa,
waiting over for Gen. Skaters staff,
who were also ordered to meet the COM
mander in Florida. The impression
among army men is that the first army
corps sent into Cuba will be for the
purpose of cooperating with the in
surgents. NJ.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
PRIZE OF THE TERROR.
American Monitor Captures Big
Spanish steamer GuidO-Had a
Rich Cargo on board.

Key West, Fla, April 20.-The United
States monitor Terror captured the big
Spanish steamer Guido, bound from
Corunna, Spain, for Havana, early
Wednesday.
The prize had on board large cargo
of provisions and money intended for
the Spanish troops in Cuba. The cap
ture took place ten miles off Cardcnas,
after desperate chase, during which
the Terror and the gunboat Machias
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Train Held Up.

El Paso, Tex, April 30.-The west
bound Southern Pacific passenger train
No. 90 was taken in charge of by four
masked men at Comstock, Tex, at mid
night Thursday night, and two miles
west Of the station the express car and
engine were detached and run short
distance. The robbers wrecked the
through safe and took the entire money
contents. amounting to 100000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
To Operate by Land,

Washington, April 2s.-Another con-
ference has been held between Gen.
Miles, commanding the United States
forces, and Representatives of the Gu
ban civil and military authorities. The
latter included Senior Quesada, charge
d'atfaires of the Cuban legation, Brig.
Gen. NuneZ and Lieut.. Artiago, of the
Cuban army. Lieut.. Artiago has seen
II months service in the field, and Gen.
NuneZ has an intimate knowledge of all
the ports in Cuba, having directed the
movement of all filibustering parties.
The conference brought about full dis
cussion of the plans of cooperation be-
tween the United States and Cuban
forces. The details of this cooperation
are guarded with the strictest secrecy.
Thinks the War VIII he Lengthy.
Madrid, April 81. = The general tone
of the evening papers bears out the
opinion that the war will be long one.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Lny More Submarine Mines.

New York, April 27.-The work of
laying submarine mines in the lower
bay was continued. Thus far "a mines
have been placed in the bay, and it is
believed that three times that number
will be planted" from Fort Wadsworth
to Sandy Hook. Should hostile fleet
succeed in passing Sandy Hook fort
they would come to grief in the har-
Dor because OF the mines and dangerous
reefs
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
VOTES WAR REVENUE.
House Passes the Ways and Means
Committee Bill-AdOpted by
Majority of Fifty.

Washington, April 30.-The house passed
the war revenue bill with only the amend
ments agreed upon by the republican mem
bers of the ways and means committee
added In order to accomplish this par
l!amentary maneuver was necessary, as
the whole time for amendments was ex-
hausted by the minority In trying to amend
the bond feature of the bill. Mr.. Dingley
offered as a substitute an entirely new
bill containing these amendments after the
bin had been reported to the house. This
was an old parliamentary trick frequently
resorted to years ago. Many amendments
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
PortuunI Neutral.

Lisbon, April 20.-The official Ga
zette Friday published the neutrality
decree of Portugal, in the war between
Spain and the United States. 1t is sim
liar to the decree issued at the time Of
the outbreak Of the Franco-Prussian
war and contains six articles.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Defcnscs of Manila.

London, April 30.-The Daily Mail
says this morning: We have private
information that the strength of the
defenses of Manila and Havana is much
moderated and that no bombardment
can be attempted by the American com
manders with much chance of success.
The entrance to Manila bay is mined
and ten-inch guns have been mounted.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Rntteric. Ordered soutb.

Chickamauga National Park, Tenn,
April Estate Wednesday night it was
learned on what is considered good au
thority that orders had been received
from Washington for the immediate
shipment to Tampa, Fla, of two of the
light batteries of artillery now sta
toned at Chickamauga park. 81
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Uo. served Ills Term.

Sing Sing, N. Y, April 3o.-John Y.
McKane spent his last day in prison
Friday. lie will be released this morn
ing, after having served four yehrs and
two months for violating the election
L. Ws ut Coney Island.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Mic. GonId,. pntriotI.m.

New York, April 29.-NIiss Helen
Gould has confirmed the report that she
had rendered the United States govern
ment 100000 to aid in prosecuting the
war against Spain. Miss Gould added
that though President Mckinley had
acknowledged the offer, II had not yet
been accented
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
on for Manila.

London, April 2S.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says the
squadron sailed direct for
Manila at two o'clock Wednesday after
noon. Chief Aguinaldo will take charge
of the insurgent forces at Manila. Adj
miral Dewey has issued strict orders
that no barbarous or inhuman acts are
to be perpetrated by the insurgents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
wants Correspondents Expelled.

London, April 29.-The Madrid CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mail says: Senior
Cadorniga will ask in the cortes for
the expulsion of certain foreign CORE
spondents. His request refers to the
representatives of American news
papers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
speciaI Session Called

Chester. VT, May 2.--Gov. Gfout has
called an extra session of the legis- a
ture for May TO provide for the SUBJ
sistence and transportation of Vermont
troops. The state militia will be mo-
bilized on Saturday. May z, at Brat
tlabnro
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
work for british War.hip..

London, April 27.-Six British war
ships, it is reported at Kingston, ia
maica, will patrol the seas in the neigh
borhood of Cuba during the hostilities
between the United States and Spain.
The correspondent of the Times at
Kingston says the British cruiser Tai
bot has been ordered to proceed to Ha-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
sent IN Prisou.

Milwaukee, May 2.-Antonio Balas-
there, the Italian who shot and killed
james Soukop in July, 1897, has been
sentenced to 20 years Imprisonment at
V'aupun
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

Madrid, April 29.--In the senate Gen.
Donoso eulogized the captain of the
transport Montserrat for running the
blockade. Admiral Berinejo, minister
of marine, replying, said the govern
ment had decided to confer decoration
on the officer
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Gnxe,n MinniOn.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary
Gage returned Thursday morning from
New York, where he had conference
with prominent bankers in regard to
the proposed bond issue for raising n
war fund. In speaking of the confer
ence the secretary said that the princi-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
sn.nI.b Pntrioti.m.

Madrid, April 81. - The patriotic
demonstrations are extending through
out the whole country, even to the
smaller villages, and the government
has decided to act decisively and ener-
geticolly against America.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
An.trinn. LoynI to United stntc..

San Francisco. April 80. - The Aus
TRAN Military and Benevolent associa-
ticn of this city has adopted series of
resolutions expressing the utmost 10y
atty to the United States. The resolu-
tions also disclaim sympathy with
Spain.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
Father and Son burned.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 2.-Anton Auer, aged
05 years, and his son George, night
Waterman of the Herscbel sickle works,
were burned to death in the destruction
of the plant early Saturday morning.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07
sawmiII Burned.

Helena, Ark, May Wv. ID. Reeves
sawmill plant and large quantity of
lumber were burned Sunday. Loss,
about S100, 900; insurance, $1,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-07

New York, May IA special from
Key West says that Jose Yzlesias, who
was charged with plotting to blow up
the Puritan, has been executed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-20
THE NEW YORK ooyERNoRsHIP

from the Washington Post
The nomination of Colonel Roosevelt for
governor of New York the republican
ticket now seems assured. Governor Back
has declined the ofier OF the United States
senatorship, which was offered him as
compromise and whether he proposes to
make it interesting in the future for Sem
ator Plat can only be a matter of specula-
ton. The rumor that Platt Payn and
Black were to meet and arrange a treaty
of peace was laughed at by the leaders at
the republican organization headquarters
in New York yesterday.
There has been no decision as yet re-
garding the democratic candidate Neither
ex-senator Hi-i nor Richard Croker seems
to have spoken his mind upon the subject.
and so the woods are filling with aspirants.
Justice Robert c. Titus, of Buffalo. is the
latest candidate in the field Elliott &
Danforth has the largest number of dele
gates at the present time, but his nomina-
ton Is not assured. There are a raft of
candidates for the other places on the state
ticket. Wv 'e