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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
EArlL TENEMENTHOUSE FIRE.
ONE PERSON DEAD. FOUR OTHERS LIKELY TO DIE

ONE PERSON DEAD, FOUR OTHERS LIKELY TO DIE
AND MANY MISSING.
A tenement house fire, in which ono man was
burned to death outright, and several other people
were fatally injured took place last night after mid
night, at s.cond-avc. and sccondst. Tho build
ing fourstory one. was occupied By from forty to
fifty people. The fire broke out In tho cellar and
spread rapidly to all parts OF tho buiiuing Beiofc
tbe rcmcn arrived the flames had broken through tho
roof and the dodgers were climbing down tho fire
escapes and on tho roofs OF adjoining buildings All
were not ab'e TO get out safely. Augustus Purvy
was found on the roof of the house dead He was
probably suffocated
William WEIGH his wife and three children lived on
the top floor They all burned seriously, and
the three children Will probably dc Mrs WEIGH Is
not expected TO Julius Clement and Thomas
Ottran were badly burned, but were taken down on
ladders by the frcmen Mrs. Clement was also hurt
The flames were easily gotten under control. but the
fire had eaten out all the interior Of the house and, II
was feared that several persons who were unaccounted
for we're buried the ruins. Several narrow escapes
were made by dodgers crawling down the horoscopes
and jumping in the nets. The loss on the building was
about 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
PRESIDENT SIMMONS md MISS DODGE
HE SAYS THAT HE DID NOT TRY TO AVOID REspoN-

uy SAYS THAT lie DID NOT TRY TO AVOID REsPON-
sIBrLIrY IN THE CASE OF MISS MASON.
letter from President Simmons, Of fhc Board Of
Educ alton, Miss Dodge, In relation to the .nvesi-
cation of Miss Mason, one of the teachers against
whom charges of improper conduct have been brought
was printed yesterday 1t was stated that Mr.
Simmons had tried to shrk the responsibility of the
investigation and throw II upon Miss Dodge. There
was 1t was also intimated, other correspondence,
which would probably be published on the subject
President SIMMONS was indignant yesterday at the
statement that he had tried TO shirk the rcspons by
of the investigation. lie ma ntained that in regard
to the gull innocence of Miss Mason he stood just
where he had from the start If the statements made
by Miss Dodge were true Miss Mason guilty and
should be removed from the schools, but she should
be removed ex parte evidence and while there
was doubt of guilt. "Mss Dodge has worked
Simmons " and have nothing TO critcise In her
efforts. THIS whole subject IS now under invesi-
gaton by the trustees and when they have reported
the Board of Education VIII act"
"Are there any other letters to be published on
this NATTER"
"Thcre no letters except what passed between
Miss Dodge and myself this subject. Tiny
not public letters. / should not think
of publishing them and | am quite certain
she would not. How this letter Of nine came to be
published / don't know, but think the public has
had enough of the whole affair and can walt until
the final action.n
Miss Dodge returned TO the city yesterday from
Boston. where she has been for week. She said
that She did not to discuss the subject except
IN The Board of Education. She did not know how
The letter OF President simmons came TO be printed,
and she agreed with him that it better TO keep
such matters out Of the papers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

errors-New York, 7; Chicago, 3. Left on bases-Nc"
York. 70; Chicago 3. First base on balls-Iernah -
Common l. Gore 2 Williamson !. Stolen Dases-lle'
1 O,Rourke l. Arson l. Richardson 1, Burns ficncr =,
Struck out-Cleveand ]. Richardson !, Ryan l. farrei
Van IIaI;rep / DAILY Q Borchers . Home runs
RYAN l. Three. base hits-Anson l. Two-caSc mts-
slattery l. PfeRor 1. Double plays-Burns Williamson anu
Pfeger Passed balls-O'Rourke Q, DAILY Umpire
Mr. Lynch Time-2:l5. ~,
The Brookyn club defeated the Cleveland nine LOT 'ho
ninth time at Washington Park yesterday The contest
was rcpete with interesting features and there were
few dull moments. injured his leg In the hith
inning and gave place Sich Both teams batted nara
at times the Cleveland men especially 50 IN the Nun
inning The score was follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
TELLING HOW he SPENT STOLEN MONEY
RICHARD s. SCOTT, THE BANK TELLER REPEATS
1II MEAKNEss

The trial Of John r. Dunn tho lawyer Tor grand
larceny proceeded yesterday in the Court Of Oyer and
Tcrmlner before Justice Barrett and jury. James
T. Baldwin testified that he had been cashier of the
Uank of the Manhattan Company since October. 1879.
on or about June 1, 1885, 100000 and odd'
was lost by the bank. The witness said no held the
combination TO all the safes OF the bank The
method of receiving and dsposng OF money deposited
was described and the witness told Of the flight OF
lc teller Richard S. Scott, and of the discovery Of
bis dcfacaton.
Scott was next placed on the stand and repeated
the story of his specializing with the banks funds,
his taking Of S15O,OOO by the advice of Dunn, his
leaving a package containing $4,000 with The
prisoner his own flight to Canada and then TO Eng
land, and Dunns informing him that all the money
left with him had been lost In era and STOCK specu-
lations Scott will be crOss-e1alnned To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
BED LINENS.

JAMES CREERY & IN
Are selling Handsome Hem
stitched Linen Sheets, Bolster Ana
Pillow Cases, at prices much he.
low cost of production.
Linen Sheets, - yards wide and
~ yards long, Hemstitched both
ends, 1913 per pair.
Pillow Cases, 22ix36 inches. At
$1.75 and $500 per pair.
Pillow Cases, 25x36 inches, at
1925 and $3.50 per pair.
Pillow Cases, 27x36 inches
$3.50, $2.75 and $500 per pair.
Bolster Cases, $500 each.
JAMES GRE cry & CO
Broadway and 18th Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Columbia College Commencement, Academy OF MUSIC,
10 a. Law School Commencement Metropolitan opera
House, S p. m.
Interstate Commerce Committee, Federal Building
Board OF Electrical Control, No. 1,21S broadway, IL
q.
Dss Debar trial. Court Of General Sessions.
Park and AGucduct Commissioners meetings
Western Union TELEGRAPH Company directors
Building Inspector DOenchs before tho Fire Boara
MedicoL Legal Society. Hotel buckingham. p m
Laying OF Smith Infrmary building New
Brighton, Staten Island 4 D. m
Lawn tennis championship tournament Hoboken'
Columbia Yacht Club, annual regatta
New York Detroit baseball match. Polo Grounds D. IN
Trial Of John T. Dunn before Judge Barrett .
Music in Mount Morris Park by Dodworth's Band 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
NEW UNITARIAN OHURCH Up TOWN

The Unity Congregational Church Unitarian which
has been holding services In Arthur Hall Lenox ave. be
tween One hundred and-twentysixth and onehundrcd
andtwenty-seventh SITS, with the Rev. Merle ST. crox
Wright as pastor, has bought for $4,000, lot 90
by 100 feet on the south side Of onchundrcd
iy-third.st wost Of Lsnox. ave and will begin tho
erection of a church next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
A DAY IN The WOODS

or at the seashore Is fraught with danger to life and
health, unless the chest l. protected from chilling
brceacs By BENSONS PLASTER preventive
Of eought colds hoarseness chest pains and lung acc
IL also promptly relieves backache congestion
q the kidneys resulting from wet feet or sitting the
damp ground Always apply BENSON'S PLASTER dl.
recty the OF palm Careful buyers will ask
COR BENSON'S aud refuse all other plasters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MR. ATKINS WANTS TO sEA SEyAr TOR.

Washington June 12.-IndIan Commissioner Atkins
will tomorrow tender HIS resgnatlon, to take effect
at the pleasure Of the President, and Will tomorrow
evening leave washington for his home at Paris, Tenn,
to enter upon an active canvass for election TO the
United states senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
HOME NE VS..
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

FIFTH AvENUE-Judac Thomas NJ. Cooey, Colonel
William r. Morrison and General W. i. Bragg. OF IN,
Interstate Commerce Commission, and NJ F. Tarpcy. OF
California GRAND-Aldace +. Walker OF the inter
state Commerce Commission and Frank Hilton, OF chi
cago GRAND UNlON-C6onel Patrick DOMAIN OF Dh-
koia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES David i. iii. secretary
Frederick Cook Site Controller Edward WchPie
Labor Commissioner &. f. Peck OF Albany anu fi'
ward Murphy ir OF Troy. MURRAY HILL-Ex-Con-
gresspsn John X. Buck, OF Hartford w1NDsok-fro-
lessor Charles Ell Norton OF Cambridge Mass hami
Harris OF Albany; Theodore NJ Pcmeroy oil Auourn'
n. Y. and Samuel w. Aerton. Of CHICAGO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MRS. JOHN POPE.

st. Louis June 12-Mrs. Clara p Pope wife OF
Ms,orG John Pope died at the family residence
in this city yesterday ana Will be buried tomorrow
Mrs Pope was 1fty three years old and was daughter
II " H. Horton, who represented the Pomeroy fOhlo,
district in Congress from 1861 to 1865
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
TIE UyIoN LARoR oANpIDIrE roR GoEERNoR

Watervllle, Me-, Juno 1.-THE Union Labor State
Convention was held here to-day f. A. Howard OF
Belfast, was president and A. T. Wooster of Rock
land, secretary. W. H. simmons of Rocbland was
nominated for Governor C. f. Holiday G. ". GnIett,
j. NJ. Cummings and a. W. Smith wcre nominated for
electors The convention also chose a state Com
mlttee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
OBITUARY..
.fRs. JAMES w. FoRsYTIIE

Chicago, June ia telegram has been received n,
this city announcing death Fort Riley KAN from
disease OF Mrs Forsythe wife OF Colonel James W.
Forsythe United Army She was before her mar
rage Miss Lizzie Dennison, and daughter of OK.
Governor Dennison, OF Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

ness She continued to improve yesterday after.
noon was pronounced out Of danger II she Is able 70
appear In court she will be arraisncd before justice
Vaughn to-day on charge OF attempting to take hor HE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
TWO YEWsPAPERS MERGED.

Washington, June 1.-THE National Republican,
after career Of nearly twentyeight years merged
to-day in The Washington POST" which is printed
a. An indenendcnt journal. Sson Huchns retains the
business control aud Walter S. Hutshns the edltorshin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
Cleveland %. %
BrOOklyn U No

Brooklyn 0 No
Earned runs-Cleveland. 3 Brooklyn, 3. Two-base
bIts-Bushong l. Three base hts-McKcOn, /; Fouz. l.
Homo runs-Caruthers 9 First base on errors-Ceve!and
); Brooklyn s. Left on bascs-Clcveland s; Brooklyn,
s. First base balls-McGone 1, Bakely l, Caruthers
1. Stolen bases-Stricker l. Goodfelow l, Smith !,
Caruthers T. Radford Struck out-IIoteling I. McCle
!, Silch /. Double plays-Snyder, Faatz and
McKeon l. Passed balls-Bushong. 1. Wild pitches
Caruthers g Bakely .. Umpre-Mr Mcouade. Time
Il 80
Gnks declared out for coming the bat
The League and Association records TO date as fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

men, would be made to the customs authorities today
She also said that the dresses were not Sold but wer
the property Of daughter. who intended to get them
She denied being a customer Of Mrs. Ludvfgh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
GAMES IN OTHER CITIES.

The New-York and Detroit clubs play at the Polo
Grounds today and the Jersey City and Newark clubs
at Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
Announcements

HENRY A. DANIELS, VI. D.,
$40 WEST l26rHsr.
Diseases Of tho Nervous Svste Gento Urinary Organs
Impotence aud sterlity Heurs-Sto IL, toS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCH.
MINIATURE ALMANAC


Sun rise. 4,o4 Set, 7,2s Mosn sets 1887 moons asa
HIGH WATER
A nooK o:57 tiov. Tsrd 1920 Iieii 1s.o
PIf-sandy 9:57 3ov. Ispd 1880 Hell Sa's' "A>
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

"1O MOTHERS"
MRS WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP tar Chiitr,n Tssthtu
softons the gums reduces inhs nnatioa atvs all pNu.
colo and darrhCsL Tweaty ave coats osttla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

GO * FOR custom-m made suit or overcoas
Up Cs eC worth S25. LA NGS Misft Clothing PaHor<
60East l&thst. under Morton Hoase. open evenings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

FULL DRESS SUITS for sale or hire.
L Imported Novelties In Fancy Vests LANGs MI"
Clothing Parors go East l4thsL. ander Merton Hsus~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
TOBACCO MARKET.

hARCH 10, lr-N
There was little change In auctions to-day.
offerings, thirty-seven packages with fifteen
reflections. few now wrappers were sold pri-
vatsly aud some little trading In Old filters and
lugs. There have been no loose sales this wees,
partly owing to the harsh weather.
some Of tho Let OF March English circulars
Just 20 hand repor, Virginia brights az high "a
Isl. and strips AZ TO 1874 and dark leaf 70 7Bd
Only a moderate inquiry has been experienced,
and no business OF importance has taken place
IN Virginia leaf and strips, says London crcu-
lar. while In Kentucky and Missouri strips there
was large business and an active demand, and
for better classes largo sales were made at an adj
vance on January prices.
II has been found more profitable % work
North American tobaccos than cheap substitutes.
The English trade suffers undera like disorder
as Il experienced In this couniry-nsmely, there
are large manufacturers who want 70 monopo-
lie business, and hence prices are cut. until tho
retailers ami iobbers also have begun the same
work, and profits are at a minimum. English
reports refer TO the disposition on the part OF
western planters 10 put In q big Burey crop 70
the neglect Of dark leaf, and think that the lat
ter grade from virginia viii command better
prices later on.
BOARD or TRADE RETURSs FOB TIE UNITED KING
DOM.
Pounds weight Of manufactured tobacco
entered for home consumption
Month ending 8lst Jsnuary-lSSS, 4,5S2, Sf2 ;
1851, 437O, $50; 1850. 4.805,233.
Twelve mouths ended 3lst Decemher-lss7,
591563sg; 1886 j)OG200l: 1885, 5l,325C60
Remaining in bond 3lst JanuAry-l5S8, 49,
5l5,96l; 1881, 1li,l35,g63; 1850, 92,S9l.ss'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON, March i6.--Turpen'ins steady 81
axe Resin dull: strained. So; good strained.
81. Tar nrm az gl.lh Crude turpentno nrn;
hard. s.: yelos-dlp and virgin. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
THE SfETRiODISIS.
baltimore Conference Of the Church
Nnmth.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
MARrrvsRrRG. w. Va, March 10
The 10th annual conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, has
been in session al tins place since last
Wednesday. There was small attend
snce Of ministers on the first days SEES
SION. owing 10 the detention of trains by
the great storm of Sunday and Monday.
Consequently but little business other
than tie appointment of committees was
done.
Yesterday the presiding elders Of the
several districts made reports OF their
worn. The reports gave evidence OF
great increase in all lines Of church
work. The examination OF the charac-
ters Of the preachers was begun. and all
those q the Washington district were
cxaminel and passed. The entire con-
ference was struck with surprise when
the name Of Rev. j. II. Steele was called.
He made q report Of his work which was
very gratifying and his character
rsssci. after which his presiding
elder. Rev. Samuel Rodgers, arose
and after paving a glowing tribute to his
worth announced MIR. Steeles intention
O. Withdrawing from the ministry and
membership of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South. and moved that ne be
granted an honorable dismissal, winch
vs. done. Mr.. Steele has had success
fa' ministry of fifteen years. The entire
membership regret his departure. Mr..
Steele will accept work in the Methodist
Fnisconal Church. where large induce
mcnts have been offered him. lie Is
now closing mp successful pastoraIe III
Stafford county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
Fire in New York.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch


New YORK, March 1G.-Cooghan Bro
theirs furniture store, corner of Grand
and Bowery streets, caught fire at half
past g o'clock this morning, and inside
of three minutes the eutire premises
were in blaze At half-past o'clock
il seemed certain that the surrounding
buildings would also be destroyed. Three
alarms were sent out, but the snow
greatly delayed the engines. The con-
Germ IS one Of the largest of its kind in
the city, and is located in one of the
busiest parts of the city Traffic on
the Third-avenue elevated and surface
roads is suspended, and fears are enter
tanned of q disastrous fire, and the adj
Joining buildings have been ordered to
be vacated, as the side streets IN that sec
ton are still impossible.
Bowery and Grand streets are blocked
up. and it is almost impossible for the
engines 10 reach the scene OF the fire.
Notwithstanding the difficulties the fire
was drowned out and confined to the
building in which it started, although
tlIe damage to the surrounding buildings
will he considerable The total loss IS
not less than 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
Tho Victims OF the blizzard.
lRr telegraph to tho DIspatch.l


NEW YORK, March 16.-As New York
with its outlying suburban districts
slowly energies from the ice and snow
further reports OF the loss OF life from
the late blizzard come in. just how
many people have met their fate IN the
lev blast of last Monday will not be
known for some time. Nearly thirty
deaths are, however, known 10 have oc-
Cured. The victims included alike the
wsrmlv-clad merchant and thinly-clad
tramp who gave up his life while wan
derino an outcast in the storm. 1t is
cloudy but warm this morning, and the
snow is fast disappearing. The main
thoroughfares have been cleared and all
but a few side streets are now paSsable.
,,gv MISSING PI,or-BoArs HEARD FROM.
Nyw YORK March 16.-All the miss
inc nilot-boats have now been heard
from and are safe. News was received
This afternoon that the Caprice survived
the storm and will be in IN few days.
pau,nztPHfA. PA, March i6.-Additional de-
,at,s raceived from incoming vessels ana IRON
sha delaware Breatwater regarding the losses
Nv Mondays storm confirmed the reports oi we
W ~ me disaster IL Is learned that In ad-
ditIon 10 the loss OF the crew OF the British bark
p,sminga that two pilots have been drowned.
Henry Eldridge. Of Cape May, pilo1 oelonglns
90 me Ponnsylvania pilot boat Is. u hnisbt, VINO
s',e,,,ht Inc Bttmlnga into Delaware capes ON
Sunday for orders, is believed 70 have been on
a,.a as we'll rs a New York pilot nom tho
ss1dy Hook boat James Gordon Bennett, VINO
~sss takep on % pilot the vessel 70 New lork,
We W. having been ordered there upon the day the
gale struck her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
The Strike of the Locomotive EnGi-
ueeTs
IBy ielogrsph 70 the Dispatch.l

fBv telegraph 70 the DlspaEhI
kansas CITY, Mo, March l6-ll3O
A. N.-Interviews with a number of the
striking engineers on the Santa Fe rail
road develop the fact that they have
examined the list OF stockholders on the
. Chicago. Burlington and Quincy, and
Atchieon. Topeka and Santa Fe, and find
that considerable number OF Santa re
stockholders are largely interested IN
The 90" They say that they came to
tbe conclusion that they would dip into
both pockets at once and let these men
feel The mil effects of a strike by Grip
pliug their resources.
All the trains on the Gulf system and
On tine Missouri Pacific are this morning
promptly on time, aud the engineers say
positively that there will be no trouble
On the Missouri Pacific, but claim 70
know nothing regarding the Gulf road.
Train No. 3 on the Santa Fe, due to leave
at 1918. is still standing on the track
with It's passengers IN the seats and the
mail and express matter in the cars. no.
6. due 10 leave at Il:20, has been aban-
doned, but the superintendent says no.
3 will 90 out. A crowd OF about. hve
hundred men surrounded the tram on
the track, being composed OF the roughe5I
element The engineers are quiet ana
orderly and remain away from the depot
The Grievance Committee OF the SANTA
Fe cannot be found, as the members are
not together but are each at his DIVISION,
aud all work and communications Is done
secretly and by cipher. Reports IRON
all points along the line Of the santa re
show complete blockade OF both ireight
and passenger traffic: m.
General Manager Goddard says Inc
amount of perishable freight on the Inc
between California aud Chicago Is larger
than usual, amounting 10 about eighty
siye carloads, nearly all OF which Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
washington Notes.
70, ,o,sgraph 70 The Dlspatch.l

WAsHISGroS, March 16.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the new Chinese treaty
10 the Senate, but it has not yet been
laid before that body, as no session has
been held since its arrival. Its main
features have been from time TO time
nnblished. IL is understood that the
President recommends in his message OF
trausmittal that the injunction OF Sc
crecy be at once removed from the
treaty. accompanied by a paper from
secretary Bsyard which explains the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-17
Alexandria NOIes.



ArRxAVpRIa. March lG-DcmOcratic ward
meetings we're held here tonight 20 choose dele
gates 10 the Norfolk convention and a nominee
for a Council vacancy.
II il All here to-day that Mr.. Royal had sent
to the sheriff OF Fauquiera check for a judgment
recently rendered against him, giving his
reasons for so doing as being too Ousily engaged
ON other more important matters. Mr.. Lucas
and others discredlt the rumur.
Luther Splnks was painfully hurt on the head
by being struck with sleGge-hammer at Akin
sons wagon-works.
Grand state Lecturer Ball. Royal Arch Mason.
visited Mt Vernon Chapter last night.
The forthcoming entry OF the Nirginia's crew
in tho July regatta f. happily cheered here, aud
smooth water Is hoped for.
The Washington concern having the principal
contract for the st0ne-wors for the proposed con-
eresslonal disappointing has purchased and
viii shortly open the quarries in lower Prince
William.
Mr. Burdett Ashton, Of King George, and Mrs.
Bernard Pierson, Of Prince william, are dead.
Mrs. George Kidwell. the venerable mother Of
Mr. Charles Kidwen, OF this city, dicd at Fairfax
Courthouse last night
The Musical Association tonight gave most
enfOyatyie concert