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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20
A STEAMER BURNED.
CHARRED BODIES OF THREE PAS
SENGERS FOUND.
tBy Telegraph to virs,n.an-Pilota

Vby IeIe.raph 10 VIrEln!an-PilotD
Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 19-Out of the
wreck OF the steamer Ouachita. which
burned at the Memphis wharf early
this morning. the charred bodies OF
three persons have been taken
Present Identification of the bodies is
purely circumstantial. but they are be-
lievcd to be those of DR.. Murray, of
Greenville. Miss, and Mr.. and Mrs.
route from Columbus. Ohio. to Vicl5s-
burg, Miss, and Keck is supposed to
have lost his life trying to save thai,
of his wife. No other bodies could be
found.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20

The wife of an Irish landlord was
once censured by a friend for bringing
her second son UP in idleness, instead
of putting him to Il profession or a
business. oh" she replied, hes a fine,
handsome boy and when he grows to
he a young man I'll send him to Eng
land and. take my word for 1t, some
rich English lady will treat herself TO
him."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20
nr. rostc&succsed. DR.. Moncnre.
(3y .Telegraph 10 VirEinian- Pilot.l

Richmond, Va. Jan. 19.-Dr. l.. S.
Foster was tonight, at Williamsburg,
elected SUPERINTENDENT OF the Eastern
State Hospital for the Insane vice DR..
Moncure, deceased. He is native OF
Matthews county and is 43 years old.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20
THE NICARAGUAN CANAL.

The Nicaragua canal bill was under
consideration nearly three hours. AZ
ter much debate the following substl-
tute presented by Mr.. Morgan, Gala
bama). for the bond amendment Of
fcrcd by Mr.. Allison, was adopted. 81 to
-:
"Thlt the Secretary of the Treasury
is hereby authorized and required TO
limit the payments of the appropriate
ton made in This act so that such pay
ments shall not exceed the sum OF SEQ
Geo 000 in any fiscal year
The amendment as amended was then
adopted IL TO 10.
The last hour of the session was oc-
cupied in discussion Of several amend
meuts offered by Mr.. Gallery. Louis-
lanai al OF which were defeated.
As there was little prospect of COM
plotting The bin to-day the Senate at
sos o'clock, on motion of Mr.. Wolcott.
(Colorldo). went into executive ses-
sion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20
THE samoan SITUATION
Continued from First Page.)

will unhesltatingly condemn their ac-
tions as soon as 1t has become off,
cially advised as to what actually hap
pened
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-20
i:25 p. IN. the Senate adjourned.
MIR. SWANSON WINS.

Washington, Jan. l9-The House to-
day practically decided the Brown
Swanson contested election case from
the Fifih Virginia district in favor of
the citing member. Mr.. Swanson. a
Democrat, by declining TO consider the
case. Twenty Republicans Joined
with the Democrats and Popullsts on
this vote.
The postOnice appropriation bill was
then taken up. 1t carries $l05.i1t ,G3S,
being $500. $3S more than the amount
carried by the current law.
\ GREAT SURPRISE.
The greatest surprise of the day was
the adoption of two amendments strik-
ing out Of the bill the appropriation of
Sl7l,000 for the fast Southern mail. ana
$4,000 for special mail facilities from
Kansas City to Newton. Kan. This ap-
preparation FOR the Southern mail has
been fought annually for six or seven
years, but has always been retained.
Mr.. Dockery democrat, OF Missouri
offered an amendment prohibiting the
issue OF postoiiicc or money orders to
bearer 1t was adopted. There were
no further amendments, and the bill
was reported to the House.
Mr.. Swanson then moved 10 recon-
nit the bill with instructions To strike
out from the paragraph appropria,in9
100000 FOR mail facilities in territory
held by military occupation the words
newly acquired territory" which he
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
HoBoKEN HleHWAYMEN DISCHARGED
Three Small Boys Charged With
Hold Up Get Another Chance.

George Cannon, Joseph Rogers and
George Cannon, of Hoboken, were to be
tried in the Special Sessions Court today
for ROBBERY. Nine witnesses had been
subpoenaed and as it appeared on the
official list furnished by Grand Jury
Clerk Gilman that Cow Boy Jim" Cal
lahan and Jack Connolly were among
them there was every indication of
senational trial.
When the names of the defendants were
called three small and fearful boys
stepped up to the bar. Assistant Prose
cutor Van Wrinkle held brief conversa-
ton with them and then talked to Judge
Blair. The outcome of it was that the
Canonn boy pleaded guilty of stealing a
pair of gloves. nolle pros was entered in
the case of the other two alleged high
waymen.
what will you do if 1 discharge you
this morning?" asked Judge Blair, ad-
dressing Cannon.
.sTll be a good boy" replied the little
urchin, wiping the tears from his eyes.
well then I'll discharge you, but II
YOU ever come here again you will be
severely punished. This applies to the
other boys"
The crime with which the boys were
charged was holding up another boy on
a skating pond in Hoboken and robbing
him of pair of gloves and fifty cents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
VAN WORST SQUARE SCARE
Thieves Discovered in the
Florida Flats--shots
Fired.

Tenants in the large five story apart
ment house at Barrow and York streets
were awakened at five O'Clock this morn
ing by three pistol shots fired in rapid
succession. Upon investigation they found
William A. Sorroll. the colored janit2r,
and his assistant a young colored man
named Thompson, on the roof of the
building. Thompson held a revolver and
said he had Just fired on two men who
had attempted to gain entrance to the
buil6ing through the skylight.
Thompson said that he ana Sorrol had
heard the men walking on the roof.
When they went to Investigate, Thompson
alleged the men fired on him and ne re-
turned their fire. The men escaped
through the Barrow street entrance 70
doorway to the roof playground Cnief
Murphy had the two men taken before
him.
Thompsons story was verified Sarrol
fred three shots and had chased the men
through Barrow street to Montgomery
street The Chief asked him to show him
his revolver. He did so and II was iouho
that no shot had been fired from It.
aDid you clean this after you fired?1
asked the Chief.
NO said Sarrol.
did you smell it?g
The revolver had not been fired off.
Chief Murphy sent Detective Larklns INTO M
the ward at Police Headquarters and had
him fire the revolver off. He then had
Sarrol smell it.
Sonell finally admitted that he had not
fred any shots and that he had arrived
on the roof too late to take part m ans
that there were thieves in the fiat. They
did not have a chance to steal anything.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
sooTHED BY A DOSE OF CHAINS.
Steerage Passenger On the Phoenicis
Calls for Strong Treatment.

After having battled with wind and
wave, the steamship Phoenicia of the
Hamburg-American Line arrived in Ho-
boken, yesterday afternoon, uninjured.
The vessel got caught in severe storm,
which lasted from the 9th to the 18th.
The ships coal supply ran very low and
a stop was made at Halifax, where a
new supply was procured.
Just after the vessel had run out of
the storm on the 18th, and things were
beginning to look smooth, one of the
steerage passengers, who had an over
supply of liquor in him, started in to
lay some of the other steerage passen-
gers low and had it not been for the
prompt interference of some of the Off
GERS he might have succeeded About
two O'Clock in the morning one of the
steerage passengers came to Second Off
Ger Hoffschmidt and told him that Peter
Cammons,. who had embarked at Ham
burg, was going about the steerage de-
partment with a revolver. threatening to
Shoot holes through the boat and passen-
gers Third Officer Wreesmann was sent
down to take charge of the troublesome
individual and found it necessary to
place him in irons. This was done, and
after being chained for two hours he
concluded a treaty of peace. He gave
no further trouble.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
TROLLEY TRANSFERS.
President David Young Re-
ceives the Board Of
Trades Proposition.
QUESTION UNDER CONSIDERATION
Many Difficulties in the Way
Newark Avenue the
Dividing Line.
QUESTION UNDER CONSIDERATION

Mr.. David Young, president of the
North Hudson County Railroad Company,
had something to say this morning about
the question of transfers ON trolley lines
throughout the city. This was the sub
ject raised at the recent meeting of the
Board of Trade, when it was decided to
request the managers of the North Hud-
son and North Jersey Companies to make
arrangements so that people living to the
north of the city could reach the ferries
and those who live at the south end Of
the city could reach tho north by one
transfer. ssx
"As / understand the matter. the peol
pie want an opportunity to cross from one
section of the city to another on one trans
fer, or that Newark avenue shall be the
dividing line and those who live to the
south of that shall be able to reach the
avenue for five cents. and those to the
north of Newark avenue coming south
may be able for five cents to reach the
avenue. OF course, it is understood that
no traction company could give two trans
fers or transfer on a transfer. l thor
oughly appreciate that any arrangement
by which the public could travel from
the north to the south of the county, from
Bergen Point to Gutenberg on one trans
fer would be distinct benefit, but tnere
are many awkward things to settle before
that condition could be reached.
Take for instance continued Mr.
Young, ''the transfers from the point OF
the North Hudson County Railroad Conn
pany Many people assume that it and
the North Jersey Street Railway Com
pany are one and the same and the trans
fers could be settled in a jiffy. Probably
it could be if the popular assumption were
true. The companies are not identical
and represent entirely different interests.
Now, concerning the North Hudson Coun-
ty. Since l was made president of it
have been devoting all my time in ascer-
tanning precisely the extent of the prop
erty owned by the company. That's no
easy task, as it may at first sight seem.
Consequently, 1 have no chance to take
up the question of transfers, which has
long been a subject under my considera-
tion l cannot tell yet what the views
of the owners of the company are upon
| that matter. They may or may not be
| disposed to make the change
Some people, added Mr.. Young have
suggested making one fare from the
south to the northern end of the county.
but such proposition is impossible. for
| the reasons l have given. You may be
sure that the proposition of the Board.
| of Trade concerning the transfers will be
| carefully considered by the company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19

st Anthony and also bag of flour
and pound of coffee.
Dominick Mahon won the widow 3
mite" a tiny pair of babys worsted
socks. He presented them to the Sixth
ward booth.
Willie Davis won an oak rocker at the
Ninth ward booth.
John p. Feeney took in SIS at the wheel
of the Third ward booth last night.
Sewer Inspector Michaels Gavin was
good thing at the fair nst night.
James Ellington and L. y. Foley We're
indefatigable in their efforts to swell the
receipts of the Ninth ward booth last
night and admirably succeeded. Mr.
Ellington has worked hard for the sue
cess of the fair ever since 1t opened. So
has James Woodmancy.
For the first few nights of the fair Ca
terer Bassett, the ice cream man, who
has charge of the refreshment depart
ment in the rear of the first floor, did
but little business. His restaurant is
now favorite resort for those who tire
of the swirl and momentarily seek a
place of comfortable rest.
A report was circulated that Elvin w.
Crane and ex-Congressman John F. Dunn
of Elizabeth, were in the throng of visi-
tors and patrons.
The elegant satin pillow donated by
Mrs. Colahan will be drawn or tonight at
the First Ward booth. The chances have
all been sold.
Ex-Detective Kilcauley has donated a
handsome revolver to the First Ward
booth.
AL Datz's display of aluminium wares
has attracted a great deal of attention
during the fair.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
TO ISSUE LOAN BONDS
Finance Board Asks Legisla-
ton Giving Them the
Necessary Authority.

Corporation Attorney Queen has been
directed by the Finance Board to draft
bill for presentation to the Legislature,
authorizing the Finance Board to issue
temporary loan bonds undeE certain en-
ergencies Under the previous ReDubli-
can administration temporary loan bonds
were issued indiscriminately and for ev-
cry occasion that arose
Mayor Hoos objected to the issue of
temporary loan bonds. and the Finance
Board has concluded that it has no right
to issue such obligations except in cases
of emergency.
The decision to appeal to the Legisla-
ture for relief was arrived at after claims
began to pile up for which can only
be satisfied by the issuance OF
temporary loan bonds. There are in
stances too, where the city has bound it.
self to do certain things and now has
no money to fulfill it's agreements.
One such instance is the part the city
is to do in the elevation of the Erie Rail-
road tracks. The city. under the agree
ment made with the company, is to pay
for the depression of the streets. Chief
Engineer Van Keuren has estimated that
that work alone will cost $1,000. Requi-
sition was made upon the Finance Board
for that sum- A majority of the MEM
bers know of no way to raise the money.
They do not think they have the right
to issue temporary loan bonds for such
a purpose. On that point, however, they
are to be advised by Corporation Counsel
McDermott.
Another thing which has caused trouble
in the Finance Board is the accumulation
of claims against the sewer cleaning ac-
count The appropriation is exhausted
and there are unpaid claims aggregating
ST, GOO. Heretofore trouble in that direc-
ton has been avoided by the immediate
issue of temporary bonds. The present
Board refuses to dispose of the question
in that way and the likelihood is that the
hung-up claims will remain unpaid Tor
several months to come. In the mean
time the Street and Water Commission
ers say they propose going ahead with
the sewer cleaning, because it is necessary
for the good h<salth of the community
Having no money for the removal of the
refuse taken from the sewers the Com
missioners declare that they propose
dumping the refuse on the streets. That
threat has not alarmed the Finance Com
missioners. They say that If the street
and Water Commissioners want to violate
the health rules they may do it and ex-
plain later. The decision to appeal to the
Legislature will cause the hanging up OF
claims aggregating $4,000 or more.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
as if an award should be made. 1t GER
tainly seems that a contract is Justl-

as if an award should be made. 1t GER
tainly seems that contract IS JusH-
fed"
Finance Commissioner Simpson de-
clined to discuss McEwans objections:
Il will read them tonight" he said;
IF / were in his place, however, and
had no more important objections TO
make than he did at the mass meeting,
| would keep my mouth closed Mr..
Simpson said other things about MeEwan
which had no reference to the water
subject
The Street and Water Commissioners
say that if they have any spare time
they may read the McEwan objections.
Mayor Hoos read the objections. He
declined to discuss them.
The officials who passed on the con-
tract can discuss them with more pro-
priety,' said His Honor.
The second edition of the McEwan
demonstrators put in an appearance to-
day. They had for the edifcation of the
Mayor inscribed their precious signatures
to a piece of linen paper. There were
somewhere in the neighborhood of seven
ty-five. They all object to the award for
the reasons that the willy Thomas had
typewriter at the head of the protest.
Mayor Hoos, it is believed, will postpone
action on the award until the McEwan
agitation expires. Next week the award
will be disposed of.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
MUST NOT BE TOO NICE
Charities Aid Association De-
cides Applicants Must Take
Work Offered or Do
Without.

The Executive Committee of the Or
ganized Aid Association met at the Board
OF Trade Rooms yesterday afternoon.
Vice President T. M. Gopsill presided
Miss Choun, the superintendent, reported.
Il have had some dead beats come to
me for assistance" said Miss Choun, 'but
the majority of applicants have really
been in need of assistance. / find that
they do not want financial aid SO much as
employment.
Il find that the greatest demand is from
day laborers; men VINO have no regular
trade or profession. l have been able
to place one man as a conductor for the
North Jersey Street Railway Company,
through the kindness of Mr. David Young
and l have the case OF another young
man who has applied there and at the
Adams Express Company dock without
success | had several cases where i'm
mediate relief was needed, and TOOK the
responsibility of eXpending $2S9 TO al
ford such relief.
Several cases have been referred to the
Poormaster and he has given the relief
required. l find that in many instances
those asking for employment are too par
ticular as to what they get to do. In
several instances when work at small
wages has beeen secured for applicants
they have turned up their noses at it and
refused to take it.
Miss Choun was directed by the COM
mittee to drop all cases where persons re-
fuse the relief offered.
Mrs. Colalrd reported that the Philan-
thropic Committee of the Woman's Club
had decided to establish a workroom for
women, thereby taking the responsibility
off the hands of the Organized Aid Asso-
citation.
Miss Chown said she had been Informed
that the Legal Aid Society, organized re-
Gently in Newark, would make applica-
ton for Office room with the Organized
Aid Association.
The next meeting will be held on Wed
nesday next at 4:30 O'Clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
DU BOIS FOUND GUILTY.
Judge Blair Fined Him $500
and Costs--Three Years
for Heinrichs.

Jacob Du Bois. the contractor, got
lesson this morning which probably con-
vinced him that honesty, if not the best,
would have been the cheapest policy in
his case. Du Bois was convicted of steal
ing water from the city and using it in
his shop at Oakland and st. Pauls ave
nues. He thought the charge was SO
trif1ing that he decided to dispense with
the services of a lawyer and defend him
self. Judge Blair this morning fined him
$500 and COSTS Du Bois looked stunned.
Bernard Heinrichs. of No. 8 Ash street,
LAFAYETTE. who has made several unsuc-
cessful attempts to Kill his wife and chill
5ren and who shot Detective Gallagher,
was sentenced to State Prison for three
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
DESERTED FROM THE FOURTH.

James j. Murphy, a deserter from the
Fourth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers,
was picked up by policeman of the Sew
enth street station this morning. He was
held by Police Justice Nevin for the
United States authorities.
Il would have gone back said Murphy,
"but when my furlough expired | had no
money to pay my carfare.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Peter Perry. s5 years DID, of Lehighton.
Pa. a brakeman on the Central Railroad
of New Jersey, while coupling cars at
the Claremont avenue station, last night,
was run over and instantly killed by
Engine No. 4o5, Benjamin Harris, engi-
neer. His body was taken to Speer's
r,orp11e
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
FLYNN JURY DISAGREED.

heard the testimony yesterday in the suit
Of Joseph B. Flynn against the Consoli-
dated Traction Company, was unable 70
agree upon how much if any, damages the
nIaintiff was entitled to. Flynn wanted
fo gef off an open trolley carat Claremont
avenue on August last year but instead as ,,s
the nrofruding handle bar of milk wag-
On and injured his eye. The jury remained
ont ~ hours and were then dismissed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
MORE GOLD FOR GOLDEN.

Mr.. Peter Golden. who has held the
honorable position of messenger to His
Honor the Mayor, has been advanced a
peg by the Finance Commissioners. His
salary used to be $a2o per year. From
this time on it will be $500. Peter is the
happiest man in the City Hall.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
is, 4; James Tremble, 4; e. Smith. 2

is, 4; James Tremble, 4; e. Smith, q,
and Robert Eardley. 2.
The vote of the A. j. Clements Asso-
citation increased to 109 in the contest for
the American silk flag, to be voted to the
most popular society. The names of the
Frank McNally Association, the Sixth
Ward Democratic Club, the William Wi
ley Association and the James Riley AS
sociation still appear on the blackboard.
A surprise may be sprung any night
In the contest for the Irish flag, the
Irish Volunteers have thus far recorded
1877 votes, the A. o. H., Sc. and the A. Q:
H., No. 6, Is, The Irish VbtssSzn ttsefs will
attend in body, in full uniform, on
Saturday night.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
. :. :. POPULARITY CONTESTS.

!. various popularity contests are
absorbing more and more atten-
, The name of William Higgs, with
{ ses TO his credit, suddenly made its
trance on the board in the contest
the most popular wheelman- Inc
. of the former contestants stand as
ws:-J. Waylett, "a; La Due, 4; Daiy'
tbe contest for the Sergeant'is badge
the most popular Police Sergeant,
as vote leaped to 222. The vote OIL
,lher contestants stand as follows.-
(. rs: Reardon, 19: O'Brien, 10; Fln-
%sCody, 3; Batersbee,# 5.
he in the contest for an Elk 8
&ed badge, for the most popu-
y knds as follows:-Hugh Nee
komas Somerville. 15; James
Chris, McCabe, A; Kelly,
donaldson, 5. The names Of
sstants appeared, with four
fheir credit. They are r.
I'm Glynn, Milton Roblee'
lid J. p. Hogan.
Est for the most popular
Cef conductor, E. j. McCabe IN
Bite to 100, the same figures
ded opposite the name OF
Sugh, who has hitherto ieao
t. The friends of both are
e as well as outside OF the
figures on the board are no
to their relative strength.
f g.. J. Lehlbeck still adorns
IS recorded in the contest for
popular policeman or fireman
5ollows: Hugh Barley no. =
snpany, 5; Police Sergeant Duff
ohm Ryan, No. Truck Com
John Mcdonald, No 6 Engine
/; John Goode, No. 6 Engine
~. /.
4 Henrys vote last night jumped
Il the contest for a robe and WHIP
y most popular horsenan in Hud-
,nty. The vote of the other con
stands as follows:-James Man
Martin Collins, 8; Daniel <. Lew
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
A LOST CHILD.

Bertha Koenig, seven years old, of No.
341 Palisade avenue Heights, was found
wandering in the upper section of Ho-
boken last night and was cared for by
the police of the Second precinct over
night. This morning she was called for
by her parents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
NORTH HUDSON cos ELECTION.

On Tuesday morning next at ten o'clock,
the polls will be, open for the election of
directors Of the North Hudson County
Railroad COMPANY at the company's
ofTices in Hoboken. 1t is said that the
old board will be reelected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
ARLINGTON oEmETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery In
the State. Lot owners have no expense for
care of grounds, nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs one)s
you will be interested in its beauty and neat.
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment. Office in Jersey City, $50 Washing
ton street. over Provident Savings Bank. Tele-
phone No. 521.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19

Bank of England notes are made from
new white linen cuttings-never from
anything that has been worn. So care
fully is the paper prepared that even
the number of dips into the pulp made
by each workman is registered on diai
by machinery.