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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
cUBANS DIsPLEAsED.
They Do Not Like the Commissioners
ON Cuban Franchises.

TBy Cable to The Associated Press.1
HAVANA, Jan. &c, 1S99.-Major General
Leonard Wood, Military Governor of the
Department of Santiago, has arrived here
from the United States to confer with
Major General Brooke, the Governor Cen
eral of Cuba.
DR.. Castillo, representing the business
interests of Santiago who went to Wash
ington with General Wood, says the Com
mission of Three appointed to act on
Cuban franchises produces very bad ef-
feet. He added
'sThis tribunal will sit where the citi-
zens are unable ito get a hearing and
will give away concessions and privileges,
as we understand it, that may be a load
upon Cuba for a generation. l hope our
information is wrong. But the functions
of the Commission as reported are bad
thing for Cuba.''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
BOARD or EDUCATION.

There will be meeting of the Soard
of Education tonight. Reports will be re-
ceived relative to the progress that is be-
ing made in completing the several new
schools.
1t is probable that there will be a trans
fer Of teachers. Definite arrangements
will also be made to have the Inspector
of Scales, Weights and Measures weigh
all the coal James Coyle furnishes the
school buildings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
BROOKLYN DISAPPOINTED THEM.
St. Thomas People Wanted Her to
Visit Their Port.
[By Cable to The Associated Press.

IBy Cable to The Associated Press
ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies, Jan.
26, 1S9S.-The fact that the United States
armored cruiser Brooklyn did not enter
port here after appearing off Charlotte
Amalie on Sunday last was a great dis
appointment to the people here.
The pilot who informed the Brooklyn
that the health regulations provided that
she would be quarantined for fourteen
days, which is said to have made the war
ship return to Cuba, is blamed for his
unauthorized action in informing the COM
mander of the Brooklyn that his vessel
would be quarantined. 1t is added that
there is no doubt she would have been
passed by the doctor if she had entered
the harbor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
NEW HoBoKEN ELECTION PRECINCT

At the meeting Of the Hoboken Com
mon Council last night an ordinance pro-
viding for the creation Of new election
precinct in the Fifth district of the
Third ward, passed its final reading. This
is former Councilman Capelli's stronghold.
He is the Democratic county committee
man there. Capelli, it will be remem-
bered. at the last election, lost the Demo-
cratic nomination by a decision of Su-
preme Court Justice Lippincott. Notwith-
Standing this fact he ran as an indepen-
dent candidate and was defeated.
This year Mr.. Capelli is again candi-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
MR.. GATES STORY
Says His Wife Was Insanely Jealous
of Him.

The divorce case of Herman S. Gates,
of Edgewater, N. j.. who is suing his
wife Anna for deserting him was resumed
today before Vice Chancellor Stevens.
Examined by his counsel, Senator W.
D. DAILY, Mr.. Gates said that he couldn't
get along with his wife because of her
violet temper and insane jealousy. She
worried him by her "nagging," and made
his life as miserable as possible.
Cross-examined by Counsellor Alex.
Simpson. Mr.. Gates denied that he ever
refused his wife permission to enter his
house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
ALLEGED MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

Thomas F'indall, of No. 70 Manhattan
avenue was charged with malicious mis-
chief by Special Detective Vickers of the
Erie Railroad this morning, in the Oak
land avenue court The case was put off
until tomorrow morning to give the COM
pany chance to secure evidence fln-
dall is charged with breaking windows IN
the PASSENGER cars and ripping the up
holstered seats.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
AUGUsTA-vlcToRIA SAILS

The Augusta Victoria of the Hamburg
American line left her pier in Hoboken
this morning crowded with tourists. She
is about to make one of the series of ex-
cursions this company is now making.
She will touch Mediterranean ports, and
all the principal seaport cities in Europe.
She will return to this port on April IL.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
COST OF HIS DEAD HORSE.

James Law, farmer, who lives in Ber-
gen county, was arraigned before Justice
Potts this morning charged with violat-
ing the health ordinance. Law was driv-
ing on the Paterson Plank Road, when
one Of his horses dropped dead. vatcky,
the dead animal man, was notified, and
Law wanted him to pay him 81 for his
dead horse. This was refused and Law
started to drag his deceased animal home.
He was fined S3
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
STOLE A DRESS HOG.

John Malloy of No. 2Ss Monmouth
street, was held for trial by Police JUS
tice Nevin in the First Criminal Court
this morning for stealing dressed hog,
valued at IS, from car in the Central
stock Yard, at the foot Of Sixth street.
He was caught in the act of walking off
with the hog on his shoulder by John
Dugan, watchman in the Stock Yard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
THE REVIVAL AT SIMPSON.

The interest in the revival services at
the Simpson Church shows no signs of
abating. The church was filled with a
throng of deeply interested people last
evening. There. were quite a number at
the altar and the activity of the mem
bership of the church was very marked.
The sermon of Major Williams was found
ed on @Remember Lots Wife, and was
very searching as he pressed it home on
the modern SodomiteS.
The announcement was made that on
Sunday afternoon Major Williams will
deliver an address on "Slum Work,
Prison Work and Rescue Mission Tor
Fallen Women
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
THOUGHT TO Be INSANE.

John Donnelly, who lives in the Mon
taalk lodging house, while drunk last night
aroused the residents in the vicinity OF
Grove and Wayne streets with his yeils-
He was arrested by Patrolman McGuirk,
who captured him after brief chase.
Police Justice Nevin held him for exami-
nation by County Physician converse as
he is thought to be insane.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
ALeER TEsTlFlES.
Q Tells the War Investigating
Cornmittee What He Did.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 1899 Secretary
Alger. in response to an invitation of the
war Investigating Commission appeared
before that body today.
The Secretary was sworn by Gen. Will
son. after which Governor Beaver after
asking permission to use the title Gen
eraI' instead of "Mr. Secretary, began
the examination of the head of the war
Department. .
Secretary Alger in beginning stated
that he had been on duty. at the War
Department constantly during and after
the war with Spain. The chiefs of bu-
reaus in the department he said were
generally appointed to such places be.
cause of seniority, but the President il
he thought proper could break this rule.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
WoMAN's CLOTHING FOUND.

Patrolman Robert Bumstead. who is sta
toned at the Central Railroad ferry, last
evening brought to the Gregory street po-
lice station a bundle of womans clothing
that had been found in the freight yards
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company,
near the docks. The bundle contained
wornan's skirt, two waists, one apron;
kerchief and pair of corsets. No clue
as to the identity of the owner has peen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
MlcHAELS FELL DOWN HATcHWAy.

John Michaels, 80 years old, chief en-
gineer on the Werkendam OF the Holland
American line, docking at Hoboken. fell
down the hatchway of the ship yesterday
afternoon. He dislocated his right shoul-
der and sustained severe internal injuries.
He was removed to St. Mary's Hospital
in the city ambulance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
FOUND BODY IN WATER

Henry Smith, bridge float tender at the
delaware. Lackawanna and Western
railroad dock, at the foot of Thirteenth
street. this morning, found floating in
t,,a water the body Of Patrick McDon-
eIS ia 9s years old, of No. 261 Erie street,
Who fb had been missing since November
b. The body was sent to scarey's under- i
"a es5 llr by the dead mans brother, Michael
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
GRACE P. E.'s STOLEN GOODS.

Detective Frank Bennett, of the Ocean
avenue station, made a tour OF the local
pawn shops yesterday in hope OF finding
some of the articles that were stolen from
the Grace Episcopal Church at Ocean
and Pearsall avenues, Tuesday evening,
about seven o'clock. He was unsuccess-
FIJI however The thief or thieves gained
aSsfrance to the church by means of
false KEY. About $11S worth of silverware
used at the services was stolen. NO
trace of the robbers can be found.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
BOY BABY FOUND.

A boy baby about three weeks old was
found last night in the hallway of the
home of A. T. Corcoran, No. 2l9 Eighth
street. Patrolman Rourke, of the Sew
enth street station, took it to the City
Hospital and notified Poormaster Hewitt.
The child will be taken to the almshouse
today unless its mother relents and claims
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
FELL DOWN TWENTY FEET.

Paul Huphner, sailor, employed on the
schooner Union, which is docked at the
National Storage docks, at Black Tom,
was seriously injured about the back and
head. Yesterday afternoon, when he slipped
and fell down the hold, distance of
twenty feet He was removed to the
CITY Hospital He will recover.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
FAVOR SHIPS SUBSIDY BILL

WASHINGTON. Jan. &c. 1893. The Sem
ate Committee on Commerce agreed today
To report favorably Senator Hannas
steamship subsidy bill. "A few amend
ments have beeen made to the bill, but
not such as to change the character of
the measure.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
PARsLoW FOR MAYOR.

There was talk in Hoboken this morn
ing to the effect that former Assembly
man William N. Parslow is a candidate
for the regular Democratic nomination for
Mayor, and that he had been promised the
support of majority of the Democratic
CITY Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
GENERAL GARLAND DEAD.
Ex-Attorney General Stricken With
Apolexy Arguing Before Supreme =

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 1S99.-Former
Attorney General Garland fell senseless
while addressing the United States Su-
preme Court shortly after noon today.
He was carried from the Chamber. SEN
ator Gallinger. who is physician, was
called and said it was stroke of apo
pexy and would be fatal. General Gar
land died almost Immediately.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
MARKS HAD EPlLEPTIc FIT

Maurice Marks cotton broker, 20
years old, of No. SOs Garden street, Hobo
ken. was seized with an epileptic fit last
night at the corner of Ninth and Garden
streets. He was attended by DR.. Grew,
at Traeger's drug store, Tenth and Gar
den streets. and was later removed to his
home in coach,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26

The Mauritius postoffice stamps, while
commanding the highest price, are not the
rarest stamps known They rank third
in scarcity-the &c. Hawaii, of which five
copies are known in collectors hands,
ranking first. and the British Guiana pink
&C., eight copies being known, second
Harper's Round Table.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
.RLINGToN CEmETER =

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery" f9
the State Lot owners have no expense fo1
care of grounds, nor for fencing If you neef
a cemetery lot (and every family needs oneN
Won will be interested in its beauty and neat
ness its moderate prices and easy terms q
payInent Office in Jersey City. 2S9 Washing
ohona No 521
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
EMPTY PASSENGER CAR AFlRE.

A slight fire occurred shortly after mid
night this morning in an empty passenger
car that was standing in the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad depot 1t was quickly ex-
tinguished by employees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
EcE AVENUE SEWER cAyED IN.

The following report was submitted to
Captain McKaig of the Communipaw
avenue station last evening by Patrolman
Harms
"sir beg to inform you, that there is
D DANGEROUS hole on Eye avenue, west OF
the Boulevard, caused BY sewer caying
In
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
COURT CALENDARS.

Supreme Court cases.
Monday, January 3o--Nos. 50, Is, 20 a.
Tuesday, January 81, Nos. l04, 81. So, 81
Wednesday, February mos. 55. 5S; 81
d. 63. 65. 66s 81 s., 76, 78, 70, 81, 81.
Thursday, February by Court, Nos. 8
3. "A
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, JAN 26, 1S99.-Forecast for
thirty-siX hours ending at s P. NJ, Fri
day, for New York city and vicinity
Fair, followed by rain early Friday
morning; clearing Friday; much colder
Friday night; southwest gales, becoming
northwest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
THOUGHT He WAS INSANE.
Youth Wants His Serene Highness''
to Examine Into His Sanity.

Shortly after Police Juustice Pott. act-
journed court this morning, wild eyed
youth came rushing in and addressing
the Judge as .'Your Serene Royal High
ness said he had a letter for him. The
epistle was handed to the Judge. 1t read
as follows:-
Your Serene Higness-I most humbly
eueS. infn Iov sanifv bav reves 70 rea
sons for believing that my reason has
fled to parts unknown. If l am not
raving mad by this time I certainly
will be very shortly.
Yours very humbly,
EDWARD A. NELSON,
No 20 ST. PauPS avenue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
M4I1ERS OF F1CE.

stores factories and institutions IN now
ri their supplies as gooo as any y. <. nouse
80 = - = Ii Cieary Co.'s wholesale grocery
etores Montgomery and Greene streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26

What is the matter with your" asked
the Judge.
Il think have psychological trouble"
was the reply.
whats that?'' exclaimed the Judge
81 don't know, but think have it just
the same the youth replied.
'Phew!' was all the Judge said, and he
gave the self-confessed lunatic letter
to the County Physician.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
CHILD WITH MATCHES STARTS FIRE

The Hoboken Fire Department was
called at $40 o'clock last night to the
apartments of Dominick Ferrizo, No 20
Madison street, Hoboken. The blaze was
caused by child playing with matches.
The department quickly extinguished the
flames, and the damage was slight.
The best way to avoid sickness is to keep
yourself healthy by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

his candidacy was made public this
week.
The organization Republicans of the
Thlrty-secOnd, Thlrty-thlrd and Thirty.
fourth Wards are bringing him out.
One of the leaders said:
"We favor giving the nomination To
Chicago man, and We present I.orln
4. Collins as our first choice. We con-
slider him the most logical candidate
for Cook County to put forward. He
Is an organization Republican, hut not
subject to criticism by the sO.callcd
nnti-mnchine element"
In the recent municipal campaign
Mr.. Collins made more than lfty
speeches for the Republican ticket AMI
was heard In every ward of the city.
He IL well known throughout the State
as leading Republican, IL prominent
lawyer, ana u former Speaker of the
House Of Representatives.
Ever since the election" said Mr..
Collins. Republicans have talked to
me on the trains and In the streets, say
Ing they would like to give me their
votes for Governor. Some Of them were
prominent and powerful, others were
not 80 prominent ana much less power.
ful. But have not given the matter
serious consideration. You know, what
would suit the politicians might not
suit the people. 1t IL, or ought to he, u
great honor to be Governor. hut l am
too much OF politician to entangle my
self In a complication that might prove
disastrous"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

Tuesday and appointed william X.
Alderman Deputy Comptroller. Mr..
Ackerman was Comptroller under the
Hopkins administration. The position
was first offered to eX-COmptrOller Ed
ward a. Halsey, but Mr.. Halsey lie
clined to accept, declaring his private
business had already suffered through
his tenure of the office.
Mr. Ackerman's appointment was
somewhat of Il surprise to the radical
members of the Democratic party. who
pointed to the fact that Mr.. Ackerman
rnn for North Town Supervisor on the
Republican ticket. Comptroller Ker-
foot said the appointment of Mr.. Ack-
erman was agreeable to the Mayor and
that Mr., Ackerman would assume his
official duties next morning.
%S
W. q. Johnson, John =. Rydell. n. T..
RrOsseau, John II. COnnery, George :.
Foster and A. &. Powers are talked of
for appointment to the School Board.
%6A
Hon. Clayton Il. Crafts has many
warm admirers who want to see his
name on the Democratic State ticket.
Wires are being laid by the Repub-
llcans of Hyde Park to make I.Orln &.
Collins a candidate for Governor. Mr..
Collins has not said he will agree to the
proposition, but his friends have
spoken for him. They have discussed
the situa tiOn with him aud as q result
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
HON. z. P. BROSSEAU,
wko Has Just Been ecorated by the French Academy.

I.1n y. T.. Brosseau, the wcll-known
B,urI uf Trade man and puhlir-splrltcd
e.. r4u hns been highly aud deserved
IS .pnpred by the French government,
llr 10. llad conferred upon him the or
drr ui "Otticicr d'acadcmie.' III" was
pr..rur-d with the insignia of the or
d. Friday by Henri Merou, consul or
Trllrr Mr.. Rrussoau is Il member Of
trn Alliance rrancaisc, and that he
should hr 80 honorcd II considered u
Distinguished compliment 10 that IN
sErut.oH and an indication that the
French government Is in sympathy
with lT. work.
The order of "Of!iclrr d'acadcmic' has
been conferred upon few Americans.
/ IL an honor thar the French govern
mrDt reserves for its distinguished
i.rscraircs aud is rarely given TO for
ciEl'rs
In us letter 10 Mr.. Brosseau, Consul
NrT0u recalled many public-spirited
acts lie said that Mr.. Brosseau had
for many years been considered by the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

duty, etc, hut he also signs his name to
the oath of office which closes with the
following sweeping Oath-bOund prom
ise:
"NOr win accept or receive. directly
or indirectly, any money or other valua-
BILE thing from any corporation, COM
pany or person for any vote or influence
| may give or withhold Oh any bill, res
olution or appropriation, or for any 9th
or official act"
"Oh, that's only matter of FORM"
explained one of the old members TO n
new one who suggested "Thats east
iron oath, isn't III"
Excepting China, 1t would be hard to
find any country where the eXtOrtiOn
practiced by the Gas Trust on the peO.
pie of Chicago would long be tolerated.
The Gas Trust rObs the people In cv-
cry way.
1t rents gas ranges to poor people mt
outrageous prices. 1t then puts on en-
ira pressure scientifically applied ana
forces air through the pipes at great
rate. This pressure is especially strong
evenings when supper Is being pre-
pared. The people pay for wind which
costs the Trust nothing.
Special assessments for gas lamps go
right along, hut the poor people do not
get the gas on the streets after they
pay their assessments. The Gas Trust
owns the streets. The city has moth
ing to do with them.
The Gas Trust Ii not furnishing one.
half the light \ SHOULD furnish, and for
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

years. according to published reports.
II did not furnish 322-candle power to
the city.
1t Is reported that the Gas Trust Is
getting paid for thousands of lamps
which are not In service, and this can
be easily verified.
%cj&M
In honor of the reappOintment of
Justice Thomas Edgar rs Police Mag
istraie ut Logan Square on last Tues
day morning his Democratic and Re-
publican friends gave him II most
agreeable surprise. When Judge Edgar
arrived at his cOurt-rOOms he found
them literally crowded to the guards
by his friends ana ncighbors. who had
assembled to Dip him honor. The Judge
was presented with two magnificent
floral trlbutes-One from the officers of
the Thirty-siyth Precinct, Attrlll street
Police Station. as Il token of their nf-
fection for the popular Police Magis.
trntc, while the Norwood Park Demo
cratic friends required Il hayrack to
bring their floral tribute, which not
only buried the Judges desk out of
sight, but also filled One-half of the
courtroom. Sometimes man Is real
ly surprised to tlnd how many stanch
friends he has on his staff. Since Tues
day morning Judge Edgar has quit
guessing.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

ton. then the company has been about
paid in full.
Your committee would. therefore. rec.
ommeud that the Corporation Counsel
he directed To file bill to set aside
these judgments and for an accounting
with the gas company. and that the
Comptroller he directed to withhold
payment of the judgments until the
city or some taxpayer can get the mat
herewith u draft of u resolution to that
effect and recommend its passage.
Respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM SCHLAKE.
WILLIAM &. l.. ZIElIN,
JOHN +. NEAGLE.
WILLIAM MAYOR.
a. W. BEILFUSS.
WILLIAM T. MAYPOLE.
Resolved. That the Corporation Coun-
-, be and he is hereby directed to file
a bil, In chancery to set aside all judg.
meats against the city In favor Of the
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company.
and for an accounting between the city
and said company. and
Resolved further. That the COmptrol.
Ter be and he IL hereby directed to with
hold paymcn, of such judgments for
one month after the passage hereof.
The report and resolutions were
adopted unanimously.
~6M
II the people Of Chicago permit them
selves to be robbed by an Octopus
Which has no legal right to exist, they
are not entitled to any sympathy.
The Universal Gas Company" oh.
talned a franchise from the city on the
express stipulation that It laid
charge but 30 cents per thousand feet
for gas. The Universal company Is
Nw owned by the Trust. and .s fur.
nI.h gas at $l.1O per 1000 feet. In de-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

tiancc of law. lis franchise should be
forfeited forthwith.
%C~
The best way to fight the Gas Trust
is to organize ward clubs to fight 1t.
In this way public sentiment can be
reused to fever heat, and the brbe.
giving scoundrels aud bribe-taking leg.
islators will be driven from Chicago
forever!
Organize!
Organize for your rights!
Organize against the Gas Trust
which Is sapping the life blood out Of
Chicago and which owns Its streets by
virtue Of legislative bribery!
The Gas Trust must 60.
Corporation money buys baillffs and
bribes jurles. Corporation money buys
legislation. Is this sort of freedom
guaranteed by the constitution?
When the Sangamon County Grand
Jury investigates Legislative bribery
1t must not forget the Gas Trust agent
who manipulated the deal Of 1907.
That deal will not be OUTLAY wed 70! over
year yet.
~SA
% chsap are the materials now
uoo1 In the manufacture Of gas
that the commodity can 30 sold at
. profit for % cents per 900 feet
Tor Illuminating purposes and for
40 cents per 900 feet Tor fuel.
%SM
The city keeps on collecting special
assessments for the benefit Of the Gas
Trust: many of those who pay them
never see their gas, and those who do
see very Inferior quality Of the arti.
Gle.