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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
JOHN |. KELLYS FUNERAL.
Impressive Services at St. Peters
Church This Morning.

The funeral of the late John L. Kelly.
who was a brother Of ex-PoIice Commis-
sioner James and ex-Alderman Thomas
J. Kelly, took place this morning, in St.
Peters Church.
Hardly one-quarter of those who view
ed the body this morning, at Mr.. Kelly $
home, No. 223 Grand street, could get into
the house at one time. AT least 500 peo-
pie paid their respects to the dead man,
among them being a number Of promi-
nent gentlemen. Delegations from the
Thomas j. Kelly Robert Davis and the
Hudson County Liquor Dealers Assoc
Citations were present.
About 800 men escorted the body to
St. Peters Church, at Van Worst and
Grand streets, where a solemn nigh mass
of requiem was celebrated The church
was almost filled before the procession
reached there, by many who were un-
able to view the body at the house An
open barouche, which contained many
beautiful floral gifts, preceded the hearse-
Interrnent was in the Hudson County
Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Kelly was taken i'll on Thanksgiv-
ing Day and continued to grow worse
despite the efforts of several physicians
typhoid pneumonia. He was born in
San Francisco and came to this city
about ten years ago. He has been in
the liquor business most OF his life, ana
at the time of his death was president
Of the Hudson County Liquor Dealers
Association. He was much esteemed by
his friends. He leaves a widow. to
whom he was married a little more than
a month ago His death has completely
ostrated her.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
OPPOSE The ORDINANCE.
Merchants Protective Associa-
ton Resolve to Appeal
to the Mayor.

The new ordinance passed by the Board
of Aldermen regulating and prescribing
the duties of the Inspector and Sealer Of
Scales, Weights and Measures, was dis
cussed at last nights meeting Of the
Merchants Protective Association. Mayor
Hoos had not yet signed the ordinance.
The association is not satisfied with ii.
and on the invitation of His Honor a
number of members decided to confer
with him this morning at ten O'clock. It
was understood that every effort possible
would be made to induce the Mayor to
veto the ordinance. The merchants OPP
pose the ordinance on general principles,
some of them openly declaring that
they cannot see why the merchants
should be made to pay the salary of an
official appointed for the general good Of
the community. Some of them last night
pointed out that certain sections of the
ordinance are so worded as to tocompelthem
not only to pay for inspection but also
for the sealing: that where 1t would ap-
pear on the surface that the fees would
amount to, say $500. the ordinance if
rightly enforced, would double that
amount Some argued that the fees could
be made to amount to $1,000 and $4,000.
section by section.
James E. Banks, after commenting upon
the double charge feature, said he did
not care so much for the difference, but
he opposed the ordinance as matter of
principle. He thought the merchants
were taxed enough. They were taxed on
oil, stock (Which he admitted was righ)
and he understood that an effort was
4al.r
to the car tracks in cleaning away snow
from in front of business houses. All
these things, he said. had a tendency to
drive men out of business. He cited the
case of a young merchant who had thus
been driven out of bus Ass. That man,
he said, was now with a New York firm
supplying trade under his (Mr. Bankso
very nose. Not having the same taxes
imposed as the local merchants. the New
York firm could undersen the local firm.
The remainder of the evening was taken
up with an Improbable discussion of the
consolidation problem.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
MEANS ANYTHING.
England Put Her Own Interpre-
tation on McKinley's
Wish Wash.
[Rv cable 10 The Agsociated Press. ]

LONDON. Dec 6, 1S9S.-The afternoon
newspapers here express satisfaction at
President McKinley's Message to Con-
gress with the exception of his aliusion
to the Nicaragua Canal, which, they con-
slider, does not show sufficient apprecia-
ton of British treaty rights.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:--"In lam
guage of studied moderation, but which
leaves no room to doubt its meaning, the
President foreshadows the fixed deter
minatien of the Government to stand by
the policy Of the open door in the East.
That declaration brings the United States
in a line with US, if ever the time comes
to speak with enemies in the open door'
way
Referring to the Nicaraguan Canal. the
ssPall Mall Gazette remarks - While
fully admitting the validity of the Presi-
dents claims for the complete protecton
of the commerce of the United States.
we may be permitted TO @ point oaf f241ad {ha[ ed
consideration and that the Government at
Washington is already bound by definite
obligations We-are convinced, 4f.i however, s,s,1
be no disposition in the United states 70
question the position Of friendly equality
The est James Gazette says
..The message will be read with pleas
ure. The President faces new issues IN
4 broad-mirded way and suggests the so
luton of their problems on large and
generous lines.
The s'St James Gazette reads the
Nicaragua and friendly relations with
Great Britain sentences of the message
together and interprets therefrom that
President Mckinley recognizes the bind
ing character of the Clayton- Bulwer
The ST. James Gazette adds:-sIt would
be strange if the opportunities Just now
not result in. the near future in a eompre-
hensive understanding between the two
great branches of the English speaking
lines of common commercial interests.s but
on such closely related details as the
creation and guarantee OF the interoce-
anic waterway.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
DIED.

M'CRAREN-In this city, on Monday
December 5. 1898, James E., beloved,
husband of Josephine McCraren and
only son of Elizabeth and the late
John McCraren.
Relatives and friends of the family are.
respectively invited to attend the funerax'
from his late residence, NO 43 Clifton
place. on Wednesday. December 7, at nine:
A. M; thence TO st. Patrick's Churclbs
corner Bramhall and Ocean ayenueSss
where a solemn high mass of requiem wilL
be offered up for the happy repose or his:
soul.
MASLIN-In this city on Monday, Der,
cesrnber 5. 1898, Lucy Sidney, wife on
William D. Maslin, aged 80 years
Relatives and friends are invited to atgs
tend the funeral services at her late reslsS
dence, No. IS Dick street. on Wednesday,
December Z, at eight P. M.
HENNESSY-On Sunday, December 81
1895 Margaret, beloved wife OF the iaeSl
Richard Hennessy.
Relatives and friends are invited TO az
tend the funeral from her late residences.
No 178 Coles street. on Wednesday. 1lsA,
cernber z at mine A. NJ; thence to ST.
Miehaels Church, where solemn rex
ouiem mass will be offered up for the1
happy repose of her soul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
HAWAIIAN REPORT.
Sent to Congress Today
Legislation Proposed
By the Com
mission.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. 1S9S.-The Pres
ident today transmitted to Congress the
report of the Hawaiian Commission, con-
sisting of Senators Cullom and Morgan,
Representative Hit, President Dole and
Justice Froar Of Hawaii, together with
the text of bills drawn by the Commits
sion for the government of the islands
as a portion of the United States.
The preliminary portion of the report is
manly descriptive of the Hawaiian
Islands, the inhabitants, the existing in
stitutions, the public domain, prodac-
tions, climate, harbors and shipping faeil-
tiles. and various conditions of general in
terest.
The remaining portion is mainly de-
voted to discussion of the legislation
proposed by the Commission, giving in the
appendix the various reports of sub-com-
mittees and copies Of the bills suggested.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
JUDGE ROBERTSON DIED.
His Appointment as Collector
of New York Caused the Re-
publican Split Which Re-
suited in Garfield's
Death.

NEW YORK, Dec. g. 1888 Former
Congressman William H Robertson died
last night at his home in Katonah, N
Y. Mr.. Robertson was formerly Collector
of the Port Of New York. For the last
year he has been suffering from par
alysis of the brain. He was about 70
years of age.
Mr.. Robertson,s appointment to the Of
by President Garfield without consulta-
tion with the Senators from this State,
Roscoe Conlzling and Thomas G. Platt,
led to a split in the Republican party
and the resignation of the Senators.
He was elected to the Assembly in 1913,
and was reelected in 1919. He was chos-
en- to the State Senate in 1858 aaw was
elected County Judge Of Westchester in
1855. He was twice elected. serving in
all II years as County Judge.
IN 1866 he was the Republican candidate
for Congress and was elected. In 1871
he again stood for Congress and was
elected. In 1871 he again stood for the
State Senate won, and was reelected
four times.
He was made Collector of the Port Of
New York in 1881 by President Garfield,
although his appointment was objected
to by United States Senators Conkling
and Platt. When his appointment was
confirmed, Senators Conkling and PIatt
resigned. After he completed his term
Mr. Robertson went to Albany and or
ganized Republicans in sufficient force to
defeat Senator Gonkling. who sought re-
election.
In 1887 he was again elected to the State
Senate. When he concluded this term he
did not again go before the public as a
candidate for office. Judge Robertson had
been failing in health for number of
years.
The first time the Judge was elected
to the Assembly it was as Wing, and
when the Republican party was formed
he became the leader in Westchesters
For eight years he was President pro
tenn. of the Senate, and in 1872 was a
candidate for the Republican nomination
for Governor, but General John A. Dix
captured the prize. Judge Robertson
worked hard for the election of Presi-
dent Hayes and was one of the three
Republicans sent to Florida TO count the
vote in that State. Mr. Robertson last
figured in politics when he went as a
delegate to the Republican State Con-
yention in Saratoga in 1885, when Cover
nor Black was nominated.
In 1865 Judge Robertson married Mary
Ballard, daughter of Hon. Horatio Bal
lard, of Cortlandt, n. Y.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
TEUToNlA LODGE ENTERTAINS.
After Working the Third Degree
They Adjourned to Captain Otto's.

Teutonia Lodge. f. & A. M, of this city,
conferred the Master Mason's degree last
night on Brothers Klink and Erhardt.
Present at the ceremony, representing the
grand lodge, was R. w. Brother DR.. Sell
now. w M. n. Niersted worked the de-
gree.
At the close of the proceedings the
members and visiting brothers from New
ark, Hoboken, Paterson and Allemania
lodge, Jersey City adjourned to Captain
August Otto's cafe, at No. II Newark
avenue, where bountiful repast was
spread prepared by the experienced lady,
Mrs. Otto, whose cuisine is always de-
licious.
After the banquet there followed So
cial programme when Brother Hoffman
told some of the best and newest stories.
Among the guests were Brother J. Bren-
nan, Captain Cox, II. H. Farrier, Philip
Kaiser, P. N. Sudow and F. Jaeger.
The speeches were of masonic
and patriotic character and were much
enjoyed. The evening was most delight
fully spent, and the masons were equally
delighted with their entertainment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
SPARR|NG FOR TINE.
Important Joint Meeting Of
the Peace Commissioners
Yesterday.
SPANISH REQUEST REJECTED.
No Open Door for Our Recent
Foes Caroline Coaling
Station.
rnx cable to The Associated Press ]

PARTS. Dec. 6, 1s9S.-The Joint Commis-
sion met at two o'clock this afternoon
and was still sitting as this despatch was
sent
1t has Just developed that yesterday $
session was Of far greater importance
than generally supposed 1t resulted in
the Americans uncompromisngly reject
ing Spain's request that, for a term OF
years, that the ships of that country and
it's products be admitted to Cuban and
Porto Rican ports under the same regu-
lations and customs tariff as American
ships and products.
The two Commissions, for some days,
have been sparring for time. The Am
ericans were anxious for a decision on
the question of a coaling station in the
Caroline Islands, religious tolerance in
the Carolinas and the release of political
prisoners. The Spaniards We're unwilling
to answer these points until they heard
what the Americans proposed to do for
their industries which had been built up
by the Cuban and Porto Rican trade.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
MAYOR MAY NOT APPROVE
Hears Merchants Against
the New Weights and
Measures Ordinance.

An official copy of the new Inspector of
Scales, Weights and Measures ordinance,
which was passed by the Aldermen last
Tuesday, was filed with Mayor Hoos by
City Clerk M. ]. O'Donnell this morning.
The ordinance would have been filed with
the Mayor before but His Honor re-
quested that it be withheld until today.
Two days ago the Merchants Protec-
tive Association. through Secretary New
ton, asked for a hearing on the ordi-
nance before final action was taken The
hearing was set for today This morning
Secretary Newton and about thirty mem
bers Of the association had an audience
with the Mayor All the gentlemen APP
pealed to His Honor to veto the ordi-.
nance. Their arguments were the same
as have been advanced since the orr
dinance was first introduced
On behalf of the association Secretary
Newton declared that inasmuch as the
ordinance is supposed to be for the pro-
lection and benefit of the people at large,
the people should be willing to bear the
expense of maintaining the Inspectors
department. He insisted that the i'm
position of the tax that was proposed in
the ordinance would not only be an in
justice and great imposition on mer-
chants but would force business men
who are affected by it to raise prices.
The Mayor asked the committee if they
could tell him how much each one would
have to pay annually if he approved the
ordinance.
The gentlemen could not. At the meet
ing of the Aldermen when the ordinance
was passed. Alderman Calnon read a list
showing that the greatest tax that would
have to be paid by any of the remon-
strators would be forty-seven cents a
year.
Mayor Hoos Informed the merchants
that he would give their protest due con-
ing quite happy. There is a belief that
the Mayor will not approve the ordi-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
CHINA AWAKENING.
First Street Railroad to be Built In
Shanghai.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. 1S9S.-The first
street car railway in China is just about
to be built at Shanghai, and United
States Consul Fowler, at Chez Foo, in
reporting the fact to the State. Depart
ment expresses hope that United
States manufacturers and contractors
will give this their best attention.
Shanghai is a great emporium for all
Asia, where the officials go to get their
ideas OF foreign enterprises, so that II
Americans can build this road it will be
a valuable advertisement and have much
influence in securing future contracts in
the East. In 1896 an American syndicate
was defeated in an attempt to secure
concession to build a tramway in Shang-
hal because the scheme was American.
But, Mr. Fowler says, things have chang
ed since then, and he does not antici-
pate any opposition on that ground now.
The railroad is to be twenty-threo
miles long, operated by the trolley sys-
tenn. The eonsul's report indicates how
and when the proposals. are to be res
peived
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
eRIFFlNe co. DECISION.

Supreme Court Justices Collins and
Ludlow, before whom was heard the ap-
plication to order a summary examina-
ton of the title of the newly elected d.
rectors Of the A. A. Griffing Company,
have not yet made their opinion known
to the counsel in the case, but they ex-
pect it daily. On their decision will de-
pend the suit in Chancery brought by
Mr. T. H. Williams to restrain Mr. GrIf-
fing from interfering the conduct of the
business. That suit is pending before
Vice Chancellor Emery
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
FIGHT IN THE NINTH
Respectable Republicans Will
Contest Tomorrow's
Primaries.
HEELERS ON TIE RINGS TICKET
Plea Issued to Voters to Up
hold Honest Government
BY Downing Dickin-
son and Woolley.
HEELERS ON THE RINGS TICKET

There will he a hot time in the Ninth
ward tofnorrow night The WooIlev
Dielinsan md The T,andr;na factions will
meet 1T tbe nol1s to decide which il ia
he master If t,,a 2en,h1ican nolitics of
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
NO ACTION ON WATER YET
Commissioners Postpone Ac-
ton Until Thursday
Everything Ready.

The Street and Water Commissioners
met this afternoon, but no action was
taken on the water question. The Board
will meet again on Thursday and there
is faint possibility that an award will
be made at that time. Corporation Coun-
sci McDermott was at the City Hall this
morning and the water subject was dis
cussed.
Clerk Bouton of the Street and Water
Board has the resolutions of award all
prepared. The companies have arranged
all the principal points involved and only
a few minor matters now remain to be
adjusted. AS soon as all the arrange
ments are completed the award will be
made. Corporation Counsel McDermott
will approve the resolutions of award
before they are passed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS.

A short meeting of the United Demo-
cratic Club of the Seventh Ward was
held last night in the New York Bay
House, Greenville. Several more mem
bers were added to the membership list,
which brings the total over the two hum
dred mark Freeholder Murray told the
members of the appointments he had
made, and said he did his best to please
all. The club endorsed his action and
the members said they were satisfied
that he did his best
bowling club has been organized and
contests will take place every Wedles-
day evening, at Jackson avenue and
Dwight street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
A SPANISH VIEW.
TBy Cable to The Associated Press.l

BY Cable 10 TIC AssUcIaleu fIess'I
MADRID, Dec 6, 1S9S.-The CORES
pondencia, semi-ofIicial, says the Amerf-
can Commissioners insist upoR the dis
cussion of matters which are not connect
ed with the treaty of peace, namely ex-
tradition, commercial and literary con-
ventions, etc. The Spanish Government,
ii adds, is unable to yield and ise deter
mined that such matters be discussed be-
tween the cabinets of Madrid and Wash
ington.
In conclusion, the Correspondence
remarks:-s.The Americans are seeking to
profit by their victory in order to i'm
prove their own conditions on all sub
iects''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
BUFFALO GETS AWAY AGAIN.
Sails for Manila Bay With Men and
Stores for Dewey.

NEW YORK. Dec 6. 1S9s-The United
States cruiser Buffalo, formerly the FRA
lillian cruiser Nichteroy, under Comman-
der Hernphill, left the Brooklyn Navy
Yard al 1870 A. NJ. TO day, for Manila.
This is the Buffalo's second start, having
put back once by way of Newport, r. T.,
for repairs. owing to sea valves, ETC., get
ting out of order.
The Buffalo has on board 700 "Jackys"
for Admiral Dewey's fleet to supply the
places of those whose terms have expired
and has besides a miscellaneous assort-
ment of stores consisting of cloths, pro-
visions, ammunition, etc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06


ter to the Board of Educa tom
December 6, 1898.
Honorable Board of Education
, Centlemen-Your Honorable Board re-
cent.g purchased nine upright pianos
from the firm of Bush Girts whose
street. New York city. The price paid
for the upright pianos was $S90 eacn, ana
for the Darlor grand pianos $4Sl each.
Before the warrants for said pianos were
signed they were examined by Mr.. George
Hoehl, of No 262 Hutton street, Jersey
CITY, who certified that the prices charged
the claims were paid, ] have received a
communication from Mr. Walter u.
Holmes who is engaged in the piano pus-
mess, charging that the price pala lor me
are what they are represented TO pc, the
price does not appear 70 pc exorpltant,
but as the charge is made by one Ialnll-
lar with the value of pianos, II Should re-
ceive prompt investigation at the hands
of your Board.
To each Of his claims against the CITY,
Owen /. Turtle, of the Bush & GirtS firm,
attached an afIldayit that the amount
charged is a reasonable one" II this at
fidavit is not true, 1t is the duty OF your
Board to present the matter 70 the Crane e,
fhe party making it. | have to ask from
your Honorable Board immediate and
thorough examination and prompt acton
in the premises.
Upon receiving the communication
from Mr.. Holmes, I requested visit
from Mr. Turtle, who, in the presence
of Mr.. Holmes, denied that the price
charged was excessive, and insisted that
the City had received full value for the
moneys expended.
In your investigation of this matter,
lie will naturally desire to support the
bills that he presented, and that Mr.
Holmes represents opposition piano man
ufacturers. 1t is, therefore, desirable
that YOU should reach your conclusions
by the evidence of impartial witnesses.
The fitness of the pianos has not been
assailed. The question for you to. de-
termine is, was the price paid more than
fair value?
Very respectfully,
EDWARD HOOS, Mayor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-06
TO
MEXICO.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s, 1s9S-The Presi-
dent today sent to Congress- the nomina-
tion Of Powell Clayton of Arkansas. to
be Ambassador to Mexico. Senior Ro-
Nero, the former Mexican Minister hav-
ing been raised 10 the rank of Anbas-
sador, Minister Clayton's promotion fol-
lowed under an act of Congress.
The President also sent to the Senate
number of appointments made during the
recess. They include those of Secretary
Hay Assistant Secretary of State Hal,
the Hawaiian Commission. the Paris
Commissioners and number of consuls.