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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
OUR FINEST ON PARADE.
The Police Make an Excellent
Appearance at Their AM
nual Inspection.

| This is a gala day for the members OF
the Police Department. 1t is also proving
very uncomfortable day for the major
fty OF them. The annual parade of the
Department is being held this afternoon.
The date is somewhat later than usual.
In former years the parade has been
held on or before May 80. For some rea-
son the Police Commissioners fixed a later
date this year. The men have always
paraded in this spring uniforms, which
are of heavy material. This year IS no
exception, and two hundred of these ara
sweltering this afternoon in heavy cloth-
ing. The men who are doing post duty,
or who have been detailed TO handle
crowds along the line of march are more
fortutnate- They donned their summer
blouses this noon After the parade the
other men will also discard their heavy
uniforms. All the men are wearing sums
mer helmets
The two hundred men who were se-
1ected by Chief of Police Murphy, to rep
resent the department in the parade this
afternoon, gathered about the old Liberty
Pole, at Washington and Grand streets.
shortly before three O'Clock. At BIS
o'clock, precisely, the line of march was
formed. each man taking the place whfch
was assigned to him at the drill week
ago. The men presented a fine appear
ance as with ranks dressed, they await
ed the order to march. Hundreds of per-
sons gathered to see the parade start It
started about as soon as the line was
formed
The mounted policemen headed the par
ade. Following them was Chief of Police
Benjamin Murphy and then the bicycle
squad. Between the bicycle squad and
the first battalion marched Kelleher's
Fourth Regiment band. The parade
marched down Washington street to
Montgomery street, to Grove street, to
Eighth street, to Jersey avenue. As 'The
News goes to press the men are undergo-
ing an inspection by Mayor Hoos and the
Police Commissioners in 'front.' of Hamil-
ton Park. After the inspection the men
will parade along Jersey avenue to
Bright street to Grove street They will
pass by the City Han. where they will be
reviewed by Mayor Hoos and other City
officials.
At seven o'clock this evening the polica
will give banquet in the Hotel WASH
ington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09


steamed back to her station and the men
went back to their hammocks
There had been no firing from the forts
and accounts differ as to whether the tor
pedo boat did or did not fire. At any rate
do damage was done.
Captain Folger reported that he had
sighted a small steamer, perhaps a gun
boat, that she had failed TO answer the
private signal, and that he had fired on
her. He believed she had escaped along
the beach, or had been destroyed, he
could mot tell which
That ended the night attack and the first
experience here with torpedo boats in
naval warfare
II was not until the Porter,t this afternoon
found the torpedoes, that the danger OF
fast nisht Us affa1r was fully realized.
from shore and we'll 70 the eastward OF
MORO Sastae, Wneh pwo torpedoes We're
seen hoatlhg on tne water. Ensign Gins
jumped oVerDoaru ana SWAN around 'hem
ne tf1ea 20 unscreW tne war nose put,
ele torpeuo rseA lurheu 100 easily M tiie
water. ne returned 20 the Foreer ane.
Commanaer Fremen hnaliy sot one OF tlie
torepooes saIeiy on poaro. me otier SANK
az ne Was gsc.ing y ~.
commander rreHoh. tnen sorousnl tiie
ioIpeuo aionssiue sne -Se" iolA. We
l4-ihch Wnleeneaa oI mouerh naAe
anu Moreh ABOUT so,oV' ~ "as ~ psiise'
coAeti'ioii' anu nau aiis = w snips
struck u Mniie = iioa'eu = "ouiu iass =
pioueu anu perhaps. SUM .iie snip. -
ioie' .ne iiiio was Aol oiiis saiuao oie' ous
most fortunate.
A curiol1s fact is that The forcefso
Witch s,,nn nod az axa,N,3sa ba.a on an5
sun - - 80
no war nose. In other words, It would
not have exploded. This either means
that the Snaniards are terribly ignorant
/p,s,1- -. l~s
or careless ABOUT torpedoes, unless, OF
course. it had been washed or accident
al1v sbot overheard
'.,y So. s'a.,
V1gliant precautions against night
torpedo attack have been distinguish
ino feature of Adrtral Samnson,s nolicv
me - = 1s'.' eso ss'
ever since the commencement OF the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
DEWEY'S ORDERS.
Flag Lieutenant's Adven-
lures Getting Them From
Hong Kong to Mrs
Bay.
Especial Correspondence, Copyright, 1898,
by The Associated Press.l

| Especial Correspondence, Copyright, 1885,
by The Associated Press.l
HONG KONG, April 29, 1S9s.-The de-
parture of the American squadron to at
tack Manila was delayed by curious
chapter of accidents. The squadron NOV
ed out Of Hong Kong harbor into the ad-
jacent harbor of Mrs Bay when the
neutrality proclamation came into force;
but it was necessary to wait for final
| instructions from Washington, as war
had not been declared; and for the Unit
ed States Consul from Manila. The Con-
sui and the instructions arrived simulta-
Lieutenant took them on board a tug
boat to go round the corner to Mrs
Bay, a dozen miles or so by sea. Round
ing the headland which separates the
two harbors, the tugboat met a fierce
northeast wind and heavy sea, which
came within a hairs breadth of swaEap-
ing and sinking her. She was forced to
was determined to get his despa tches de-
livered somehow, for he knew their sen-
sational character.
mand surrender within thirty minutes;
otherwise lombard the place, and destroy
or capture all Spanish warships."
This was not the kind of message that
could well wait till next day; SO he
jumped at an offer from a Hong
Kong. journalist. who knew the
mountain passes from Hong Kong to Mrs
Bay From water to water it is only six
miles as the crow flies; but, as the path
ways creep and climb it Is nearer sixteen,
tropical sun. Moreover, the wind that
stopped the tug boat would probably
make Mrs Bay rough for native craft, I'd
and the squadron might not be within
so So the el Hong @ Kong man Cdr cowen, &c. !.
itor of the .Telegraph' guaranteed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
/ < / K A !!
WHERE THE
SHELLS FLY.
New Version of the
Spanish Torpedo Des-
troyer's Bold Dash
for Santiago.
SHE WAS NOT BLOWN UP.
Way Cleared for the Land
ing of Troops --Beseiged
City Starving.
TROOPS SET SAIL FROM. TAMPA
Opinions Vary as to Whether
They Will Proceed Di-
rect to Cuba.
MYSTERIOUS SPANISH SHIPS
One Story Has Them Prowling
for Our Army Transports.
OR HAVE THEY REACHED HAVANA
Romantic Story of Dewey's Or
ders--War Revenue Bill
Compromise.
MYSTERIOUS SPANISH SHIPS
OR HAVE THEY REACHED HAVANA
Romantic Story Of Dewey's Or
ders--War Revenue Bill
Compromise.

copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press,)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED DE-
SPATCH BOAT DAUNTLESS,OF'F SAN
TIAGO DE CUBA Wednesday night.
June 5, 1895 (via Kingston. Jamaica,
June 9. 7:30 A. M).-Communication be-
tween the island of Cuba and the outer
world was severed yesterday The
ingsten-Santiago cable was cut OIL
Monday. and the Marblehead, Yankee and
ST. Louis cut the Haytien cable, running
into Guantanamo Bay, yesterday. The
ends were buoyed, and Rear Admiral
Sampson can establish direct communica-
ton with Washington.
The Marblehead also engaged and drove
a small Spanish gunboat into Guantanamo
harbor and shelad and reduced the anti
quated fortifications.
The insurgents co-operated on the land
side.
The place is being held until troops ar
rive It is contemplated to establish a
general base here. Communication be-
tween the insurgents and the fleet is
constant The Cubans are active and
arms. ammunition and supplies for them
were landed by the Suwanee yesterday in
great quantities.
The insurgents and the Spaniards fight
daily.
The Marblehead, on Monday, when the
insurgents had pressed forward west of
Santiago, shelled the Spaniards, who fed
TO the mountains, checkering the path fol-
lowed in their retreat with dead and
wounded.
Santiago de Cuba is on the verge OF
starvation. All the food has been seized
by the army and navy and the troops
and sailors are on half rations.
Rear Admiral Sampson has officially de-
clared that the purpose of the lombard
ment of Santiago de Cuba was to clear
the way for the troops The object mas
been attained.
The Admiral has personally commended
Ensign Palmer for approaching within la0
yards of the Spanish batteries at night
and learning that the Spaniards were re-
mounting guns
anxious to bring about the exchange of
Lieutenant Hobson and his gallant COM
panions of the Merrimac The Admiral
sent the Vixen with flag of truce, to
the entrance of the harbor yesterday, Of
fering to exchange for the Lieutenant and
his party some prisoners take from
prize of the Marblehead off Cienfuegos.
Admiral Cervera considered the matter all
night and sent word today that he was
powerless to act. He referred the matter
to the Military Governor and the latter
in turn referred it to Captain General
Blando A long delay IS probable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09

three. masthead lights. which was not the
required signal, and Immediately there
after they put out all their lights. The
gunboatb cruised after the strangers for
two or three miles. once approaching
within two thousand yards. but eventually
abandoned the chase and reported to the
nearest ship of the United States fleet.
Advices were then sent to Commodore
Watson by the Government tug and he
despatched a ship to Key West.
The commander of the gunboat which
followed the four vessels says he is salts
fed they were Spanish warships either
trying to get into Havana or lying in wait
for transport. The affair, however, is
involved in doubt.
The British cruiser Talbot left Havana
on Tuesday and she may have been one
of the vessels sighted by the gunboat
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
IMPROVEMENT CERTIFICATE BOUGHT
Sinking Fund Commissioners Will

The Sinking Fund Commissioners met
yesterday afternoon and purchased $4,000
of Az per cent. six year improvement cer-
tificates, $4,000 of 4 per cent. land re-
demption bonds (taxes adjusted), and ST.
700 of per cent. land redemption bonds
other than adjusted. The Commissioners
announced that they would be able to re-
tire on July l. this. year, s6S, 500 of an is
sue of s1OO,50O tax arrearage bonds is
sued in anticipation of the collection of
1889 taxes.
It will be necessary to renew $4,000 of
the fginal issue The Sinking Fund
Commissioners will take the renewal OBJ
legations
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
NORTH JERSEYS OFFICERS.

The directors of the North Jersey Rail-
way Company met this morning in their
offices at the foot of Exchange place, and
elected their officers for 1889. The result
was.-
Young vice president; E. N. Hill, treas-
urer; Wilbur F. Johnston, secretary and
E.. D. Hfbbs, auditor There was NO other
business transacted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
RIVERSIDE CLUBS PICNIC.

The Riverside Club. Hoboken's leading
social club will hold its fourth annual
picnic at Pohlmanns pavilion on Tues
day evening, July r. The picnic prom
ises to eclipse all previous affairs. \
special meeting of the club will be held
next Tuesday night at which a floor
manager, assistant floor manager and
chairman of fhe reception committee will
be elected Walter Wedermann the
President of the club, has appointed the
following press committee:--H. Rathjen
Ochaiman, Otto Fischer. Richard Amer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
MA[|NAK HANGED.

Especial to '.The Jersey City News."1
NEWARK, June 9. 1SsS-Andreas Mall
max, the Pole, was hanged at 1898 this
morning in the Essex County JAIL for
the murder of Mrs. Annie Knetz. There
was large crowd about the Jail, but the
only witnesses were officials, the Sheriff $
jury and newspaper men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
APPEALED TO THE GOVERNOR
Col. Smith Went to Trenton
Yesterday About Call
ing Out the Fourth.

Colonel r. G. Smith, of the Fourth
Regiment, went to Trenton yesterday to
see Governor Voorhees, and again urge
him, if possible. to call out the Fourth
when the second demand Of troops is re-
ceived from washington.
What the Governor said the Colonel
discreetly keeps to himself, but his gener-
ally satisfied appearance leads one to be-
lieve that the interview was not alto
gether fruitless
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
THAT DEADLY sELTzER.

John P. Haas, a Fairview barber, was
arraigned before Recorder Stanton, in
Hoboken, this morning. He was drunk
on Hudson street, early this morning.
when he was picked up by Officer Fred
Meyer. He told Recorder Stanton this
morning that he had been drinking with
politicians. All that he drank he said.
was seltzer water. Recorder Stanton re-
quired the barber to part with S..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
SEXTON GETS A NEW TRIAL

Judge Blair this morning granted a new
trial to John Sexton, who was convicted
two weeks ago of robbing Michael Me-
Donald, a saloon keeper in Ninth street,
Sexton. Mcdonald said, accompanied HIM
home one morning, slugged him when, he
reached his own door, and robbed him
of S127. The new trial is granted on the
ground of newly discovered evidence.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
MADRID DEPRESSED.

tBy Gable to The Associated Press.l
MADRID, June 9, 1s9S.-The bad news
received here from the Philippine Islands
has caused deep impression. The public
is calm. but there is a latent intensity of
dissatisfaction which is only repressed on
patriotic grounds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
FUNERAL or CHARLES M'coRD.

The funeral of Charles McCord. the
son of Prof McCord of Stevens Institute,
Hoboken, took place this morning from
his late home, No. so Tenth street. Il
was attended by the faculty and students
of the college. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. DR. Mitchell. pastor
Of Trinity p e. Church. The interment
was in Rosedale Cemetery, Newark.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
EVANGEL|NA A BRIDE.

BALTIMORE. June 9, 1SsS.-Miss Evan
geline Cisneros. whose romantic escape
from a Spanish prison in Havana, sew
eral months ago, is recalled, was married
here today to Carlos F. Carbonell, who
assisted in her rescue. The ceremony
took place at the Hotel Rennert. at
noon and the happy couple left for
Washington an hour later
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
HART PARDON[D.

WASHINGTON, June 9, 1ssS-The Pres
ident today granted a pardon to Captain
John D. Hart, now serving a sentence of
two years for engaging in a filibustering
expedition to Cuba
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. June Q. 1ses.-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at eight r. NJ.
Friday For New York city and vicinity -
Fair and cooler tonight; showers on
Friday; southerly winds.
Hartnett's Thermometrical Reuort
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
Numbered Backward.
MA1zE.RS OF FAcr.

Bank Of England notes are numbered
backward-from 10000, hence the figures
0n0 OIL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-09
SPIES BOUNCED

MONTREAL, June g. 1898 Word mas
been received here from Ottawa that q
messenger has left there with the notice
of expulsion from Canada of Lieutenant
Garranza and Senior Duboec. recently at
tached to the Spanish Legation at WASH
ington
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-03
YELLOW JACK VERSUS SENTIMENT
A authorities at Santiago Decide in
Favor Of Yellow Jack.

Washington, d g.. Dec. The war do
partment has decided 90 adopt az once III
suggestion OF General wood. IN command
a Santiago. that the removal Of the re-
mains Of American soldiers from that sec
ton OF Cuba be deferred untu February AZ
the earliest. While g Is fully realized that
this postponement vii bring great disap-
pointment to the friends and relatives Of
the dead soldiers. the officials believe they
have no right 20 expose 60 the horrors q
the yellow fever outbreak the large popu-
istion o. Santiago and neishboriuR towns
from mere sentimental consideration.
The department had advanced very weG
IN the preparation OF plans for The re-
moval OF the dead and was % A position %
begin the work OF disinternent almost iu-
medisteiy j. had employed he services
o. an expert u5med Rhodes. who hsd
thoroughly gone over the ground 80 ssr-
tiago and arranged tho details % the pan.
For some time pas; ihe department hsf
been granting permits for The removal 70
the remains ~ individual soldiers rrov.f-
Cd tho relatives az the s7.dlerz furnishes
a metallic cssket. which could Dc heg-
meticaiiy sealed thus preventing ~ i--
PRODUCTION o. contagious disease in;o t1s
United States
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-03

There is no SPOT between Duluth and the
Atlantic Ocean / do not know. In 1872
was IN the employ of the Detroit and Cleve-
land Navigation Co., and for fifteen years
was at my post as chief engineer on one Of
their big passenger steamers. Ny first boat
was the L. y. Rice, which was burned at
the docks. Then | was transferred 10 the
Rubie, which was chartered to make the
run between Detroit and Cleveland.
al brought out the new steamer the City
OF the Straits and for years acted as her
chief engineer. 1t is great responsibility.
the position of chief engineer on those big
passenger palaces. Thousands of lives are
held in the keeping of the engineer. Few
realize the dangers that might befall them
and on the engineer depends the fety Of the
passengers. Inc anxiety causes q great
nervous strain, and the strictest attention IS
necessary during the trip. Not for q mo.
ment must he lose his watchfulness. as the
human freight above him is absolutely inI
his care.
" For fifteen years l carefully watched
the big engines and boilers without a single
accident, and only noticed that was getting
nervous. Suddenly without warning was
taken sick, and in less than week was
Frustrated. / had the best of physicians,
and hoped TO be at work again within al
week. grew gradually worse, and at the
SouACii Va uOClOIs, llcN edlu Il ndu IcrNOQ3I
prostration, and had destroyed my whole
nervous system and would never be able TO
be up again. They said had worn myself
out by the long nervous strain caused by
watching and worrying about the machinery.
No man could stand such nervous etrainsI
over seven or eight years. while had beenl
fifteen years in destroying my nerve centres.
For three long years l was unable to move
from my bed without assistance. The doctor
said l had locomotor ataIia, and would
never be able to walk again.
90 The pains and suffering I experienced
during those years are almost indescribable.
Ny wife used 20 put eight or ten hot water
bags around me TO stop the pain. Those
that came to see me bid me goodbye when
they left me and was given up. The doc
toro said nothing more could be done for me.
In fact l had given myself up, and thought
there was no use trying TO get well.
I'VE tried every known remedy, and my
wife kept reading the articles about Dr.
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the navy. That portion devoted TO the
Geographic correspondence Of the war
closes with few dispatches indicating
the finish of the Santiago campaign.
Next follow a number Of reports Of
various officerssand officials to the secre-
I tary Of war. some Of which are endorsed
by the secretary.
OF the military academy, for instance
he endorses the recommendation for the
| increase Of the number OF cadets by TWEEN
" annually. TO be appointed by the pres
] ident. and one by each senator TO supply
( the officers needed for the army of the
/ future.
or the adjutant generals recommenda-
/ tions. the secretary says they are judicious
and kerit the favorable consideration OF
congress. Instead Of increase OF pay for
officers serving In the West Indies and
Philippines 70 the next higher grade, as
recommended by the adiutant-genersi. the
secretary thinks that the pay Of those Off
GERS as well as those In Alaska should zoe
increased - per cent while they are SD
serving because Of the additional expense
they are put 90. He says the question
OF payment for damages % farms and 9TH
er property By movement OF troops VIII
be made the subject OF a special communi-
cation to congress. He recommends that
$50 instead OF so should be allowed for The
apprehension Of a deserter.
Treating Of the quartermsster-Ee generals
report. the secretary picks ara interesting
fact He shows that the government pur-
chased - 80 horses and mules. 5113 was-
ons so ambulances and S. 07s tons % coal
and chartered seventy-seven vessels and
purchased sixteen steamships. The use
OF the Missouri vas generously donated 20
the United States. with the service % her
captain and her crew. By her owner. p. y
Baker % Baltimore. and S. valuable hos
nital ship The cost OF transporting the
Spanish prisoners 20 Spain Was E.5i7.se4-
The graves Of the soldiers a. Santiago. in !
Porto RICO and the Philippines have been
marked and these remains will be- brought /
home a soon as he plans are competed /
IN the subsistence department The secre- (
tary finds an urgnt need FOR a regiEental +
commssary and also Tor a c0umlssary T.
sergeant FOR each regiment.
Discussing the surgeon generals report /
he SAYS 81 was a mistake 20 detail Eez.- 4
mental surgeons t0 large ho-p.,ais. ost 4
tbs could not have been avoided - o.
yi-.o1 and general Hospitals. which nere
in1ispensao.e. naintalned. Amr.e Drov--
sion should 30 usada 90 supply che PLACES
~ surgeons who fau SICK One ~ fhs
great mercies ~ t5a campo "a vers me
" ornsa nurses. The rspert says faat untl
one has had experience r- made careful
o1-erva-io he csr1o. Tee-fze t1s work
taa- these nozzle Homea I'D fa- or s.ck
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Finally she said they only cost 30 cents,
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