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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
BOND TALK
POSTPONED
Discussion Of the Duff BID
Before the Board Of
Works Waits fer
Mr.. Hauck.
CONTRACT AWARDED 81 COIN
Two Contractors Who Bid
Even Toss Up to Decide
Which Should Get the
Job Other Work
Done.
CONTRACT AWARDED By COIN

Corporation Counsel George &. RECORD
was to have argued what is known as
the Duff water bill before the Street and
Water Board yesterday, but owing 10
the absence of Commissioner Hanek,
who, BY the way, is i'll, he postponed the
argument. If the bill IS put through the
Legislature it viii give the holders q
bonds TO raise money to pay for the
new S7,5ooO0o water works first len
on the city.
II Mr.. Hauck is able to be ont this
afternoon The matter will be argued be-
fore the full board
fhe Mayor returned without his apr
prevail the resolutions authorizing the
Central Railroad Company to lay tracks
across Phillips street in order to reach
the grounds of the athletic association
composed Of employees Of the Central
Railroad. The object Of the resolution
was to allow cars 10 reach the grounds
with material needed in fixing them up.
The Mayor proposed an amendment
which viii in no way be considered as
vacation of the street in questions
should the resolution be signed This
amendment was adopted
a somewhat sensational feature Of the
meeting was the tossing Of a coin 10 de-
eide whether the contracting firm of =.
II. s r. Shannon OF John Nolan should
I receive tfe-centraes for the proposed asl
/ s,reseaen Of Islalrfeld avenue. Peter
/ Mccabe bid 100 per cent. of Standard
1 cost. The Shannon firm and Nolan each
bid one per cent. lower. They wen out
1 into the corridor while the Commissioners
were taking recess and tossed a coin
to decide who should have the contract.
Nolan won. When the Commissioners
returned they we're informed that tha
matter had been amieaBiy adjusted and
that MIR. Nolan was entitled te the con-
tract. Mr.. Nolan got it.
Proposals were also received for the
contract of reconstrueting the Fairmeunt
avenue sewer. ]. Fl. & Il. Shannon
were the lowest bidders. but as there is
not enough money available for the sew
er's reconstruction the eoRtraet was nos
awarded. The Finance Board will be
asked to make sufficient appropriation.
If it does not do so at present it IS pro-
posed TO commence work on the sewer as
soon as possible and pay for the recon-
suuction Of the sewer until the available
money gives out. By that time more
money viii be available
A claim for $50 Of Contractor N. +.
Connolly for the use Of one Of his pat
ented sewer cleaning machines. which
has been in use along with machines fur
nished by Stewart { Co, Of Boston, was
ordered paid.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
LIQUOR MEMS BALL.

The Hudson County Liquor Dealers
Association held i splendid reception
prefaeed with a vaudeville entertainment
81 co,n,.l,ia Hall ,as+ n:obt rta ra,i
ous eoii'nil'eess u ehafge OF the aifa'r
deserve great cfedIt for Their efforts, as
the whole affair was success from start
e 6nisb p,es;,la,,t Tbomas wovlo++
N1'n = = Y = aae'a' ieu ei'e sfana lhafeii-
Mrs. Naylept was presented with
beautiful bascket of American Beauty
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

tee, win soon sever his connection with
the Public Service Corporation, Of which
Gourley. it is announced, will ally
himself with the New York and
North Jersey Rapid Transit Com
Hpany, which it to build an elevat-
ed road from Paterson to Wee
terprise are former Attorney-G General Of
the United States John W G1iggs and
other prominent business men and finan-
eiers of Paterson and New York. With
the opening Of the new road Mr.. Gour-
ley. it Is understood, will retire from the
State Committee and abandon politics
altogether.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
ASK REPRESENTATION.

ST. PETERSBURG, FEB. I, 1905.
The worknen here have decided to petit
ZION the Emperor to receive deputatiou
chosen BY themselves on the ground that
the deputation recently received by him
at Tsalkee-Selo was chosen by the mas
tiers and was in no sense representative
Of the worlsmen.
Nine. Kuga. the opera singer. who,
alluding to the events of Jan. %, re-
GENTLY congratulated military officer on
Russia's first victory has been expelled
from Russia.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
MINTljRN'S BILLS
Hudson Senator's Anti Trust
and Anti Dummy Mea-
sures Sent to Corpora
tions Committee.
THERE 10 FIND OBLIVION
Legislative Committees Wait
for Orders From the Bosses
and Stops the Law
Milps Grinding.
THERE 70 FIND OBLIVION
special to .srhe Jersey city News.")

special to .'The Jersey City News.'')
TRENTON, Feb. Z, 1865. The usual
Monday night farce of meeting aud re.
ceiving new bills was again enacted last
night in both houses. No bills were
passed, and there was no attempt 10
begin the legislative grind, although
FIVE weeks have elapsed since The ses-
siea segan.
Speaker Avis unbosomed himself at
the close OF last nights session aud de-
clared that work would be started to-
day or lie would know the reason. The
cause of delay lies with the various
taltsittces TO which the bills We're re-
ting seem reluctant TO do any
work or present reports until they re-
eeiYe orders from their bosses Until
they get ready nothing can be done.
Both houses were in session less than
half an hour and during that time six
teen bills were introduced in the Senate
and dousle that number in the Assem-
BIZ.
The Hudson members began to take
an aetiTe interest III the legislative game
by introducing several important bills.
Senator James +. NImtnrn, Of Hobo-
ken, led off with his much-discussed
'anti-trust' measure, which was pub
lishsd exclusively in THE News Satur-
day evening. Ii provides for the for
feiture o. annuIment Of the charter Of
any Nssv Jersey corporation transacting
business ia restraint Of trade or engaged
aofioFs
Tie Senators held theiis breath in 81
lence ahen The ttle af the bill was read.
Ihgs had anticipated its introduction,
ara now i'as Il hal been presented they
begaa u fear that President Cross woull
refs d tie judiciary Committee. OF
wl.s5h il.e Hudson senator is the minor
ity ieeHbc's ard II which he conll stir
up &c lils troIshle 4 his bin was nai
ast so9n aispelled all fears
wis he quickly ordered it sent to the
Con,afaee en Corporations. composed
en.ieel5 Of Rspallixars, who, it is ex-
,,c4 4 ,..:1f ,fsS.-..s Il i.o. .tao,, +lo sloo,,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
TONIGnT's LIBRARY LECTURE

Miss Isabel r. Edgar will lecture to-
hight at The Public Library Her sub
iect vii be Brave Little Holland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
no IRE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the innuay Il il fails
to cure. E vi Groves sien4t,lr8 i on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

AZ = ireseniive as we'i as carative medi-
rsHe 5lcess sarsapGTiia IS rre enlinena-its
s-eai 4aist is fully established
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Mayor Pagan has vetoed the salary
resolutions Of Water Registrar Peckham
ana his assistant, Charles K. Hart. HI
gives as his reason that there is no ne
cessity for these officials. and that tht
collection Of water taxes should be placed
in tho hands Of the Collector Of Faxes,
as WAS the case under Mayor Pagan
appointive Street and Water Board. II
is needless to say that politics has to dc
with the Mayors action. Additional
clerks have been appointed IN the Col
lector's Office and n the Office Of the
Board Of Tax Commissioners, and the
Mayor has never deemed It necessary Is
object on the ground Of d waste u tho
peoples money
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Postmaster Wanser has received good
news from Washington. After March i,
six new letter carriers will be added TO
the force thus insu.ing better service.
The branch Post Office at the Five Cor
ners is almost ready for occupancy.
There viii be 4 superintendent in charge
and he will have at least twenty carriers
under his immediate supervision. What
Jersey City needs most is new Post
Office TO take the place Of the present I'M
satisfactory building.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Former Alderman Frederick t.oeae4 If
the Third Ward. has announced himself
a candidate fer the Democratic nomina-
tion for Street and Water Commissioner.
as successor to Commissioner John
fall. Louis Finke. a former Freeholder
in the same ward, is also in the field as
a prospective candidate. In the adjoin-
Second Ward where Mr.. Sullivan resides
there are host Of aspirants for the nom
nation. AZ it is probable the nominee
will be selected from among the candid
ates in these two wards there is much
good natured rivalry among those seeking
the nomination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Thomas Burke and John Powers, who
are engaged in a lively contest for Re-
publican leader Of the First Ward, forgot
last night alk about politics and joined
forces in making the BAH Of The First
Ward Republican Club at Elks Hail, a
success. Naturally there were many pol
iticians in attendance, but they were
there for pleasure, not for politics. and
there was nothing doing in the way of
making slate. To see Burk anu Powers
together no one would suspect that they
were after each ether's political scalp.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Politicians of both parties and Of all
dance arranged for next Saturday night
at Pohlmann's BY The Haymakers. The
Haymakers are jolly set of Young men,
well known in political circles and their
friends are scstttured all over the county.
Pohlmann's for this occasion will be
turned into a barn There viii be many
interesting events, including prize draw
sings and eancing, Of course, viii be one
Of the features. T all the plans ef the
committee If arrangements are carried
oul The event viii be one of the most at
traetive as Nen As the most unique ever
held in Hudson County.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

Nature Is still the grand agent inl
making poets Carlyle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

William B. Gouiley Of Paterson,
Chairman or Democratic State Commit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07

ing q petition for the release of Maxim
Gorky.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1905-02-07
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Feb. Z, 1905 Ore
NJ Wednesday 81 air and colder teaays
fair tomorrow; diminishing neVtisw esa
winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
.LODz MORE QUIET THAN F0R WEEKS Martial Law Makes Property
 of City Safe FACTORIES ARE TO RESUME Estimates of Three or Four Hundred Persons Killed During Recent
 Rloting Seem to Be
 Accurate.
FACTORIES ARE TO RESUME

Lodz, June 29-Lodz is today quiter than it has been for months past. The continuance of martial law makes life and property safer than since the strikes which began in January and insures ex- cellent prospects for the resumption of work here in every factory
 Mill owners are Joking forward to at least several weeks of steady work, giv- ing them chance to fill orders which have piled up owing to the strikes. Mar tial law has permitted the authorities to announce such measures as will make the resumption of disorders practically impossible.
 The streets are deserted after 9 o'clock at night and theatres, concert halls and wine shops are closed. Otherwise the life of the city Ss proceeding quite norm- ally and with the exception of numerous patrols of cossacks and infantrymen in the streets and the military detachments stationed at the biggest factories there is no sign of terrorzing days of the past week.
 These days were indeed fearful, marked as they were by the killing of many in- uOteHl pelSOliS anu biNAl LII ttails oh lhS part of the troops.
 The estimates of three or four hundred persons killed and a thousand wounded would appear to be justified though 1t is impossible to give anything like accurate figures. It is believed that even without martial law, the people would remain quiet as they have had severe enough lesson at the hands o+ the troops
 As the result of the strikes since Janu- ary. the worlxingmen have gained in- creases in wages averaging 20 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
SENATOR s..JRGAN
 P ?, >1 AFTER ALL
Panama Route Seems 0ooned
 to 0iSrepute
OBJECTIONS SUPPRESSED
Many Who Have Favored the Panama Route Now Seem Inclined to Con- cur in Senator Moraan's
 Original Opinions.

Washington, June 29.-(Special) )-It has been almost two years since digging on the canal was comenced, yet there is to- day no more definite plan for construc- tion than existed the beginning of the work.
 It was then said that whatever kind of canal was to be constructed the Work of excavation might go on for three years. Now practically the same statement is reiterated
 It is pointed out by those who are dis posed to look upon the canal as white elephant that will give the western hemis- phere the reputation of growing the big gest white elephants ever known to natur- al history that the propositions for aban- doning the plans for a lock canal as au- thorized by Congress were solely on ac- count of the difficulties to be met in se- curing suitable foundation for the con- struction of heavy masonry involved in the lock and other works.
 It was declared at the time this admis- sion was made of the nature of the soil on which the canal was to be built that this discovery, made after extensive bor- ings, was merely in line with discoveries that had been made in connection with the work of the French engineers and practically suppressed by being discredit- ed at the time the choice of a canal route was before the Senate. The conditions which made it practically impossible to construct a lock canal within reasonable cost, it is said, were fully outlined by Senator Morgan in the Senate, but these reasons were discredited by being put down as arguments of an obstructionist.
 Now the statement is made by men who have been opposed to the attempt to build a canal at Panama that MT. Wal lace and other engineers as well, after two years of careful study of conditions on the canal route, are practically con vinced of the soundness of statements that were made by Senator Morgan. At any rate the commission has not deter mined upon any plan on which is con fined to the excavation that will have to be done in the event of the adoption of any of the several plans that have been under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
INVITE OTHERS
 TO COOPERATE
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSOCIATION ASKS MASTER SINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS TO AID THEM IN THEIR WORK.

Memphis, June 29.--A resolution extend- ing an invitation to the Master Cotton Spnners' and Manufacturers association to cooperate with the Southern Cotton association in a system to build bonded warehouses in this country and Europe for storing cotton; to adopt measures to secure an adequate supply of cotton for the worlds needs and to take other steps looking to the elimination of the specu- lator, was adopted at tonights session of the executive comlttee of the Southern Cotton association, which held its first annual meeting today.
 President Harry Jordan presided over the two sessions held today. Over fifty members of the committee were on hand for an executive ssion held this morn ing at which pre9arations 10 increase membership dues from 25 cents to A and the establishment of an association weekly paper were discussed at length, but no action was taken.
 Tonights session, an open one, which was we'll attended and which continued until after midnight interested itself in the bonded warehouse proposition.
 Whereas. the Southern Cotton asso- citation has for it's main object the pre- servation of the cotton industry of the world in every one of it's branches, and,
 ''Whereas, both grower and user have in times past suffered severely from mar ket fluctuations caused by speculative op- erations,
 Resolved, That the executive eommit- tee of the Southern Cotton association, in executive session, on the 29th day of June, 1905. hereby extend to the Inter- national Federation of Master Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers association an invitation to cooperate with it in a system to build bonded warehouses in this and European countries, and adopt ing such measures as will insure an ade- quate supply of fibre for the worlds needs as well as to take such other steps as may be mutually agreed upon to perma- nently eliminate tre pernicious influence of the speculator.
 Be it further resolved, That a sub committee of three members be appointed to convey to the International Congress of Master Spinners and Manufacturers association copy of these resolutions, and said committee to be empowered to arrange details for any arrangement for mutual help which may apepal to all par ties named in these resolutions for the purpose of agreeing to maintain an equit- able and stable price for cotton"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
COY. HANLEY WILL
 NOT INTERFERE
IS OPPOSED TO CAPITAL PUNISH MENT ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND WILL WORK TO HAVE THE LAW CHANGED.

Indianapolis, June Ex-Governor Hanley today refused to interfere in the case of Berlxley Smith, who will be hanged at Michigan City tomorrow for the murder of his wife in Indianapolis. In his opinion on the subject the governor says he has de- cided not to interfere with capital pun ishment during his administration, as he had contemplated, except possibly in indi- vidual cases. He adds:
 Personally. l am opposed to capital punishment. l have profound eonvic- ton that no state has moral right to take the life of citizen. save in self defense and in the enforcement of the law, the maintenance of peace and order, or as in case of riot, instruction or re- belion.
 As to the wisdom of such punishment and the moral right of the state to act, l shall appeal 10 the people and ask that the provision be stricken from the law by the next general assembly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
Martial Law Declared.

St. Petersburg, June 29.-The Emperor has issued the following ukase addressed to the ruling senate.
 Tn order to guarantee public safety and to terminate the disorders at Odessa and neighboring localities, we have found 1t necessary to declare state of war in Odessa and district, and to invest the commander of troops of the military dls- trict of Odessa with the rights of military authority and special rights of civil ad- ministration for the defense of order and public tranquility
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENT.
President Expected to Name Peace
 Penpotentiaries Soon.

Washington. June 29.-Diplomats in Washington are lokoing to Oyster Bay for the official announcement within the next few days of the plenipotentiaries who will represent Russia and Japan at the Washington conference. The President is in communication with the Russian em- bassy and the Japanese legation by tel egraph, and it is learned tonight that progress is being made, but no definite date for the announcement is suggested.
 MT. Pierce. the acting secretary of state conferred today with Mir. Darling the acting secretary of the navy. regard ing the entertainment of the envoys on board the Maynower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
DEFENDS HIS MOTHER.
Boy Shoots and Kills Former Sheriff
 In Georgia.

Macon, Ga. June 29.-A special to The Telegraph from Jeffersonville, Ga, says:
 Former Sheriff E. F. Pettis was shot and instantly killed this afternoon by a young white boy, Cicero Blackshear. The boy fired four times with a revolver each buIet entering the head.
 rettis has been boarding at the Black shear home two miles out of Jefferson ville. Mrs. Blackshear is widow.
 This afternoon her young daughter rushed out into the field where the boy Cicero was at work. and told him Pettis was beating their mother. The boy ran to the house, and 1t Is stated he found the man pummelling his mother.
 It is alleged Pettis had been drinking. He was a man about Go years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
Squadron Leaves sebastopoI

St Petersburg. June 30, 3:45 d. m.-A dis patch which arrived here early this morn- ing from Sevastopol announced that q squadron of batleships the Fri sviatitleia, Sinope and Rostisaw. with cruiser and several torpedo boats, only started for Odessa at o'clock last evening. This ex- plains the non-appearance of the squad ron at Odessa, but it is difficult to con- lecture the reasons for delaying departure two days at such critical juncture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
LESS LATIN AND
 MORE COMMON SENSE
This Is Professor Ingraham's Idea of What Should Be Taught the
 Negro.

Atlanta, June 2s.-One thousand negro teachers from all parts of the United State attended tonight's session of the National association of teachers of negro youths. Prof. J. E. Knok of Arkansas presided over the session. Among the speakers were Dr. W. b. Chappell of Nashville, Tenn. Prof. J. A. Henry of Chattanooga, and Prof. l.. s. lngraham of Rome, Ga.
 Professor Ingraham advocated strong lv the teaching of the negro less latin and Greek. and more common sense and useful. workable knowledge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
Indictments Are Expected.

Chicago, June 29.--It is expected tiat either tomorrow or Saturday in- dictments will be voted in accordance with the inquiry into the beef industry, which has been in progress for sey- eral weeks. It is said the chief factor in causing the vote is the testimony of Mr. Miles, who was a former em- ploye of Armour, who told President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody many of the inner workings of the packing companies. It is. said that he disclosed to the jury knowledge of the facts and agreements held in various parts or the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-30
Soldiers Arrested for counterfeitins.

Honolulu. June 29.-United States Marshal Henry has arrested four sol diers belonging to the Twenty-fourth regiment of coast artilley stationed at Camp Mckinley on the charge of coun- terfeiting The marshal also seized gold used by the counterfeiters. All the coins alleged to have been made illegally are five and ten dollar pieces. The nat used was lead and copper plated with gold The men In custody are ]. T. Cooper w. Wilson. James Jackson and J. Long lev