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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
WANTS RECOGNITION.
Aguinaldo Tells the Powers
He Wrested the Islands
From Spain.
TBy Gable to The Associated Press.I

MANILA. Aug. 8, $50 P. M.-Aguinaldo
has appealed to the powers for recognition
of s'Filipino Independence in document
dated from Tarlac. July 27, and signed by
Buencamino. 1t has been received by all
the foreign consuls in Manila, with the
request that they forward it to their re-
spective governments
The Filipinos use their old argument
that they had conquered the sovereignty
of these islands from Spain before the
signing of the Treaty of Paris, and,
therefore, Spain was in no position to
cede them to the United States. They
argue that the possession of 1909 Spanish
prisoners, captured, with their arms,
hghting against the F'ilipinos, is eIo-
quent proof of the nullity of Spanish
sovereignty, as when the surrendered
Spains hold was irrevocably lost
The document then says
Replying to the Spanish Commission's $
requests to release the prisoners because
Spain no longer has political interests in
the Islands, we asked for a treaty of
peace and friendship between Spain and
the Filipinos, whereby the prisoners
would be released. But the Commission
ers refused, because it would mean reeog-
milton of our Independence. This Is equiv
alent to saying that the prisoners must
stay in our hands indefinitely, because
their possession is our most efficacious
method to adjust our account with Spain
and obtain from her recognition OF our
independence
The Filipinos claim they conquered all
the country except Manila, and that they
co-operated in securing the iatters ca
pitulation by surrounding it at the cost
of thousands of lives. They also claim
they conquered the country unassisted,
except for sixty guns that Admiral
Dewey gave Aguinaldo, and that Admiral
Dewey and the British and Belgian Con-
suls' recognized the Filipinos' sovereignty
by asking for passes to visit the country.
They repeat the claim that they have
letters from American consuls and gem
erasl recognizing their sovereignty and
promising that the Americans would
recognize their independence, which was
at the disposition of the powers
The FiHpinos attempt to make capltal
of the statement that Admiral Dewey had
such confidence that Aguinaldo would OBJ
serve and fulfill the rules of war that ne
gave him a hundred Spanish prisoners
which the American Navy had captured.
Finally the Filipinos appeal to the Pow
ers TO influence Washington to bring to
a termination the unjust war Whacn IS
devastating the country
The authorities at Madrid have ordered
the Spanish Commissioners not to return
to Tarlac and it is reported two special
Commissioners, Senores Capriles and
Cuerbo are on their way here from
Spain to conduct the negotiations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
zABRIsKIe POST OUTING
Veterans and Their Families Have
Delightful Day.

A delightful affair was the excursion of
Zabriskie Grand Army Post yesterday to
Kniekerbocker Grove The splendid
steamer. Cygnus, which had been charter
ed for the occasion, was crowded when
she pulled away from the Morris street
dock at 1915 A. NJ. She was delaed some
what by a barge and other craft in the
vicinity of the dock. There were nearly
two thousand people aboard. The vets,
most of whom wore their uniforms, had
their wives and children with them, and
it was like great big family affair
There was good music aboard, ANA post
fife and drum corps enliyened matters
by marches through the saloons OF the
steamer playing lively airs. While nearly
every family took dinner along, several
prominent men spread long tables with
tempting lunches and other refreshments
and invited their friends to partake
thereof. County Clerk Fisher, member
of the post, was one of these, attired in
his Grand Army uniform and wearing
a white yachting cap he looked something
like Admiral Sampson.
Gamaliel Christie, who is looking for
the Republican nomination for Sheriff,
again tapped his barrel and treated every
body aboard that wanted it to iunch
on cold chicken and other refreshments.
He had a table thirty feet long and in
vited all to partake of the tempting
viands and refreshing drinks Thirty
chickens were devoured
Another liberal member Of the party
was Mr. Holly. a New York wholesale
liquor dealer who invited all to partake
of the unch he had spread. Despite such
liberality Caterers Mutschler and Kiese-
wetter did good business and pleased
everybody Constable Mitchell was one
of the lively spirits aboard. There was
dancing William Tobin was floor man.
ager. assisted by Joe Locke and Chas.
r. Vale. Joe with his proverbial
boutenniere, outshone all his fellow Off
GERS. Mr.. Wall, as quartermaster, also
took charge of the receipts, which were
large. At least four hundred dollars were
cleared by the venture. The committee
of arrangements consisted of John G
Fisher. Clay Keenan,, Charles r. Vale
Alonzo Carpenter Cornelius Ackerson and
Acting Commander William Bannister
Commander Beatty is in Europe. The re-
ception committee consisted of George
R. Patterson, Colonel G. P. Robinson
William Bannister John G. Fisher, B. J
Evans, John w Sexton and NJ. Gihooly
All &the afternoon was spent at the
grove. Here the families lunched and en-
joyed themselves in various ways The
party reached home early.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
DREYFUS ON
PARADE
Crowds Watch the Top Of
His Cap Behind Lines
Soldiers.
TRIAL IN SECRET SESSION
Defence Threatens the Arrest
of Very Great People
For Perjury.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
RENNES, France, Aug. s. 1S99-The
secret sitting lasted until u.45, when the
court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The day, thus far passed quietly. There
was a much bigger crowd than yesterday,
assembled in the hope of obtaining
glimpse of Dreyfus during the few sec
onds occupied by him in crossing the
Avenue de la Care on his way back from
the Lycee to his prison.
AT the conclusion of the sitting the
crowd, numbering about two thousand
persons and composed purely of sight
seers, was allowed to pass freely before
the Lycee until a few moments before
Dreyfus emerged. Then the Chief OF
Gendarmerie made sign to his assistant,
who blew a whistle. Before the shflll
sound had finished, the clatter OF hoo1s
was heard, and moment later strong
detachment of mounted gendarmes, fol-
lowed by gendarmes on foot, galloped
into the Avenue from side street,
wheeled around and divided into two de-
tachments, stretching across the avenue,
and cleared a space of three hundred
wards in front of the Lycee. The horse
mon rode on the sidewalks, clearing
everybody out Even the neWspaperhiel
were driven away. Then detachment oL
infantry, headed by a plglers easieu ths ayaY up
nue from the door OF the Lycee 70 III Ing
postern gate of the Manutentlon; ine fe
soldiers were stationed snouiueI y
shoulder, facing outwards ano llsaa 'ywbio5 bsin5
fine SPECTATORS who were crushed penlnu
the mounted gendarmes, hundrea yaros
off ta,,+aa
"Here he isr, and the spectators, many
~ whom had come from neighboring
towns expressly to see Dreyiuss eIaHsu
their necks and stood on tlptoe NOUNS
70 catch a view of the famous prisoner
as preceded and followed by gendarmaess
ami with a captain of gendarmes Deslde
him he passed through the line OIL sol-
jiers with a quick military step, eyes
front and with soldierly bearing, put
with the slight. jerky movement OF the
left arm and shoulder of the Continental
officer. accustomed always to resting MS
hand on the hilt of his sword. Drey-
fus. however, being under arrest, y us
priyed Of his sword; Inc ea croMu nd ISLANDERS 3us
as he passed by the gaps between the
heads OF the infantrymen, whose req KEEP
is dark blue tunics and bright req passy
trousers threw a band of color across
the roadway
Less than minute was occupied n
crossing the roadway and Immediately
after Dreyfus reached the wall OF the
Manutention the postern gate was
thrown open and he disappeared Within
The shrill whistle was again heard the
gendarmes wheeled round ana gaiopeu
back to their barracks, the crowd qulck-
" dispersed and in few minutes the VI
cinity Of the Lycee was almost deserted:
In the meanwhile, Colonel Jouausl ana
the other members of the court marllal' lial
Major Carriere, the official representative
of the government. and General
Chanoine. all in full uniform, as yester-
dav left the Lycee by the main portal,
the crowd saluting them respectfully.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
WANT NEWARK AVENUE ASPHALTED
Merchants Protective Association
Considers the Matter.

Little else but routine business was
transacted at last nights meeting of the
Merchants Protective Association. The
principal subject of general interest dis
cussed was the need of asphalting New
ark avenue from the brow of the hill to
Summit avenue. The subject was broach-
ed by James E. Banks. He said that
while it wuold greatly benefit merchants
whose stores line the blocks on both sides
of the avenue in the section mentioned.
it would put an end to the nuisance OF the
noise made by rumbling trucks that has
so often disturbed the proceedings OF
court The idea of asphalting the ave-
nue. for this reason had already been
broached. and that while that subject
was on the tapis the merchants from the
brow of the hill to summit avenue should
avail themselves of the opportunity to
agilate In favor that the entire section
be asyhaited.
a number of merchants present agreed
with him and took part in the discussion
wait upon the Street and Water Board
and urge the matter The committee
consists Of James 2. Banks, Richard
Lahey. John WINS and David Lawrence.
considered that Tonnele avenue was as
much if not more in need of improvement
than upped Newark avenue. He said
Freeholder Fitzsitnmons promised many
some of which he had failed TO keep. He
said he recently wrote 10 Freeholder Fltz-
simmons concerning the condition OF Ton
nele avenue, and Mr.. Fitzsimmons replied
crushed stone necessary whenever the au-
thorities were ready to lay IT,
The delegates to the State convention
held recently at Midland Beach, gave in
teresting reports, but did not say much
in favor Of the clambake that took place
after the convention adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
MYSTERIOUS STABBER
Drew a Knife and Slashsd at two
Strangers.

A mysterious stabbing affray was re-
ported to the police Of the Communipaw
avenue station shortly after midnight.
Patrolman Blaekshaw brought to the. sta
tion house two men who gave their names
as Hugh Donohne, 2S years old, and
Michael Costello, % years old, of Fair
mount avenue. Donohue was bleeding
from cuts on both wrists.
He stated that while he and his COM
panion, Costello, We're walking along
Grand street. near Fairmount avenue
they were attacked by a man with a big
knife. The fellow, they said, slashed al
them right and left and then disappeared
Donohue claims his cuts were received
in warding off the murderous attack OF
the unknown man. Costello corroborates
his companions story.
The reserves were hustled out of bed
and hurried to the scene of the alleged
murderous assault. Costello went with
them. No trace of the man with the
knife could be found. Donohue was taken
to the City Hospital, where his wounds
were dressed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
ST. NICHOLAS PICNIC
Mr.. Adam Miller Wins Horse and
Buggy.

The children of st. Nicholas parish held
a picnic at Frech's Oriental Park, Frank
lin street and Ogden avenue. yesterday
afternoon. In the evening many of the
parents ojined in the festivities. The
proceeds are to be devoted to the pur-
chase of heating boilers for the church
and the parochiaI school. One of the fea-
lures of the affair was a rattle for a
horse and buggy donated by a prominent
member of the parish. 1t was won by
Adam Miller, of No. Sherman place.
Mr. Miller is very proud of the rig. Prize
bowling was INDUCED in by many. Gus
tav Roneberger won a ton of coal and a
S. gold piece.
The children were treated to refresh
ments. They had a fine time romping
and playing games. In the evening there
was dancing. Both Fathers Wyland and
Gabriel attended the affair and looked af-
ter the comfort of all present. Michael
Fuller was floor manager, assisted by
Frederick Nader.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
CYCLONE IN GUADELoUPE
Much Damage Done to Shipping in
La Pointe.

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Island OF Mar
tinioue, Aug. s, 1S9s.-A cyclone at eleven
O'Clock yesterday morning struck La
Pointe-aPitrie, Island of Guadoloupe. The
disturbance lasted until nearly 4.S0 P. M.
A number of houses had their roofs
blown off and were flooded and number
were demolished, but no fatalities were
recorded. Twenty-three first class nsn-
ing boats were sunk in the harpor, N
,hoafs and another steamer, the Hirondle,
which were wrecked at other places. Inc Inc
Aicyon. fourth steam vessel nad her
The Freneh cruiser Cecille. which was
IN the harbor, did not suffer at all. Al
cammllnication 90 with the interior OF the
island, where the damage done IS eonslo-
arahle has been interrupted. At Saintes
t1,o = schonners were sunk and some fiat
boats we're driven into the Interior Ihe
plantations suffered considerably.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
THE LyNcHED ITALIANS
Evidence shows That Three OF Them
Were American Citizens.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Aug. s. 1S99.-
Marquis Camille de Romano left last
night for Washington, D. c. He was sent
here as an Envoy Extraordinary from the
Italian Embassy in Washington to inves-
tigate the lynching of the five Italians at
Tallulah Marquis Romano goes back
with a lot of papers and statements. He
took considerable evidence in Wicksburg.
as to the citizenship of the five men and
according to his evidence they We're all
loya& subjects of King Humbert- When
he visited Governor Foster, however, and
found in the Executive Mansion the court
documents from Madison parish showing
when and where the three Di Fatta broth
ers were naturalized and took the oath
of allegiance 10 the United States the
Marquis was not 50 sure about his evi-
dence gathered IN Wicksburg The RET
port Of the Special Envoy and that OF
Governor Foster clash at nearly every
point
was one Tor the Washington authorities
representing the two government 20 con-
slider and therefore the scene q fhe t eon-
fention has been transferred from New
Orleans to washington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
SULLIVAN LOST HIS HEAD
Former Manager of the Boston
Struck Mr.. Bernstein in
Face.

AS Mr. Joseph IE. Bernstein was about
to enter the old store of the Boston Cloth
ing Company, at No. $50 Newark avenue.
about $3.50 this morning. Mr.. William T.
Sullivan, the former manager of the con-
Germ, came up behind Mr.. Bernstein and
struck him on the side of the face. The
blow was apparently unprovoked.
Mr. Bernstein was about to realifsAH, but
he restrained himself. He upbraided Mr..
Sullivan and asked him if he had lost
his head Mr.. Sullivan thereupon apollo
gized and the matter was thus settled.
Al a sale yesterday Mr. Bernstein pur-
chased the stock Of the old clothing con-
Germ. He was about to look over the
stuff when the above incident occurred.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
MR.. cHoATE NOT AFRAID
He Says There VIII Be No War
With England.
[By cable . The Associated Pregs.l


LONDON, Aug. s, 1Ss9.-Mr. Joseph H.
Choate. the United States Ambassador to
Great Britain. was interviewed today by
representative Of the Associated Press
in regard to the recent War or Arbi-
tration'' speech delivered by Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, the Canadian Premier. He said:
There will be no war. It is safe to say
that no amount of politics or politicians
in either country. could occasion war in
this conenetion.''
The Ambassador, continuing, said that
the Canadian Parliament was on the eve
of dissolution. and the leaders of both
parties had to speak. Mr.. Choate seemed
to think that the latter circumstan ex-
planned Sir Wilfrid Laurier's position and
he was inclined to attach small import
ance TO the Premiers remarks. Mr.
Choate added that the negotiations are
progressing, 'but,' he explained, they
are always slow and 1 can say nothing
at present as to their status"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
soUSA LOSES HIS SUIT
He Will Have to Pay Mrs. BIakeley
a Royal,v ON His C omposition.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. s. 1899
The suit of Mrs. Ada P. Blakely, admins
istratrix of David Blakely, deceased,
against John Philip Sousa the famous
composer and band master, has ter
minated by decision of Common Pleas
Court sustaining the report Of the referee
The referee recommended that Mr.
sousa account to Mrs. Blakely for all
moneys received by him for the sale Of
musical compositions, surrender to her
the musical library in his possession, and
account for the use of it from May %,
1897 The referee also decided that the
Blakely. estate had the right, without re-
gard for the duration of time, to one
half Of all royalties which would be earn
ed from Sousa musical compositions,
provided that such compositions were
made prior to Mr.. Blakely's death.
AS to whether the Blakely estate had
an exclusive right to the use of Sousa' s
name, the referee found in Mr. Sousa >
favor on the ground that it would be
against public policy to permit any band
not dominated by Mr.. Sousa to pc called
.Sousa's band'' as such name might mis-
lead the public.
than TIVE years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
FIGHTING IN HAYTl
Jiminez Expected Soon to Land in
the Island.

TBy Gable to The Associated Press.l
PORT-AU-PRINCE. Hayti, Aug. s.
1s99.-The revolutionary Dominican
have crossed the frontier and have taken
possession of Dajabon. The garrison at
that place retired to Fort Belair. strait
egic position commanding the town. Tn
foreign population and the Haytian Con-
sui left the place.
1t is considered that Jiminez. the leader
of the revolution, will attempt to make
a landing on the island shortly in order
to Join the revolutionary troops at Da3a-
bon and take direction of the movement
The Haytian government is taking meas
ures to prevent Jiminez from landing IN
its territory.
information regarding the events trans
pirfng in the Dominican Republic. 1t is
reported however, that the exiled Do
minicans assembled at Ouanaminthe,
Hayti. crossed the frontier of Santo Do
mingo and captured the town Of Da1abon-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
A RAILROAD C0MPANY'S RIGHTS
Hoboken Man Thinks It May Not
Refuse to Garry a Casket.

An infant child of B. J. Kenny. of No.
1906 Washington street, Hoboken, died
of membraneous croop July Is. Under
taker John F. O'Hara put the body in a
hermetically sealed metallic casket Ken
ny desired the casket shipped to Morris
town for interment.
Baggage Master Streeter of the Dela-
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
refused to allow the .casket to be shipped
over the road and the body had to be
taken to Morristown in a hearse. Kenny
believes the railroad company, in the
capacity of common carrier, had no
right to refuse to transport the body, and
ne has engaged counsel to begin suit
against it, He viii make an effort to re-
cover damages for the extra expenses
entailed and the inconvenience he was
put to by the company's conduct in the
matter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
TOO MUCH FOR THE AUTO
Richard Stevens Couldn't Climb the
Weehawken Hill Without a Trolley

Richard Stevens, of Castle Point, re-
Gently purchased an automobile. He went
out riding in it yesterday afternoon with
his sister, Mrs C. B. Alexander. over the
Hudson Boulevard. All went well until
the hill leading to the Weehawken loop
was reached. The automobile refused to
go up the incline and convenient troll
ley car had to be pressed into service to
assist it to the top. The ride was con-
tinued without further adventure.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
FINED AS DIsoRDERly PERSONS

Charles Bauhard, of No 571z Ravine av-
enue; John Brainard. of No. 165 Oakland
avenue; Julia Brennan Of Church street,
and Carrie Meyer. Of No. 161 Oakland
avenue, who figured in disorderly es-
capade Sunday afternoon, and were ar
rested as disorderly persons. were each
fined $40 by Acting Police Justice Macs in
the econd Criminal Court this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
BAYsIDE PARKS CONDITION

Ex-Alderman Frey and Alderman Will
lam Ritter. of Greenville, waited on the
Street and Water Commissioners this
afternoon for the purpose Of making ar
for the erection Of the Dewey
nag pole In the Bay Side Park. Mr.. Frey
asked the Commissioners to have the
park put in order as soon as possible.
recent rains played the mischief with the
Ground. The Commissioners promised to
give the matter their attention.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
PRESIDENT TAKES A WALK

PLATTSBURG. N. T.. Aug. s. 1895. The
President started out for a walk today
accompanied by Deacon S. V. White OF
New York. He will have a second talk
this afternoon with Secretary Root, who
will return to Washington tonight. Mrs
Mckinley continues to improve and the
President and his wife have now decided
to remain two weeks longer at least, and
probably until September 1.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
A Dramatic Coup.

fBy Gable to The Associated Press.l
PARIS. Aug. s. 1Sss,-The Jour to-
dav. SAYS there are grave contradictions
n the evidence of General Mercier and
former President Casimir-Perier be-
fore the Court of Cessation, and 1t under
stands counsel for Dreyfus are preparing
q dramatic COUP Counsel propose. when
the respective dispositions are presented
to the Court martial, to charge either
General MERCER or M. Casimir-Perier
with perjury under Article 127 of the Mill
tarv Code An arrest would then occur
Instantly, while the accused is still in the
witness box.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
He DROVE ON THE BOULEVARD

Edward Carhart of No. 52s Newark
avenue, is another victim of the ordin-
ance prohibiting the driving of heavy
trucks on the Boulevard after certain
hours. He was fined 50 in the Second
Criminal Court this morning. That's the
regulation price. Despite the efforts of
both Police Justices Nevin and Potts to
arrests for such are as great in number
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
CHARLES THREATENED JESSIE

Charles Stats, colored, of No. COZ Grand
street, was arrested last night, charged
with breaking windows and threatening
bodily harm. Jessie Davis, who lives in
She claims that the prisoner broke sew
eral panes of glass in her windows and
threatened her
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
RUN OVER BY BUTCHERS WAGON
Four Year Old David Monk Was
Severely Injured.

Little David Mark. four years oia, q
No. 5s1 Grand street, was run over oy
butcher wagon while playing IN front o.
his home yesterday afternoon ana SER,
ously injured. The rig IS the properly OF
q E,hrbardt. of No. 1888 jackson avenue
f.acroa e Z. carney. OF No 1881 Jackson ave
neerss nue was driving at the blnae the accident
Occurred. The injured child was attended
bv Dr. Faison at its home; r,,...u,a,,
Ixeilv' Of the Communipaw avenue sta
lion On a charge of assault and battery.
No witnesses of the accident have been
found It is not known VINO was % pIame.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-08
DRIVER LOST HIS RIG

One of the wagons belonging to Stod-
der Brothers. of No. 1872 William street,
stopped at the corner of Jersey avenue
and Fourteenth street early this morning.
The driver alighted and went to a nearby
store to take an order. While he was
away someone stole his rig.
1t was top wagon, with green body
and red running gear, drawn by large
fna1r hnrsa