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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
SUFFERING FROM FIRE AND SMOKE.
MANY PERSONS INJURED AT THE TENEMENT-HoCsH
FIhE IN sECOND-sT.-ONE HAS pIED.

MANY PERSONS INJURED AT THE TENEMESr-HoCsH
FIRE IN sECOND-sT.-oNE HAS pIED.
Only one person was burned to death in the fire
that wrecked the tenement house, No 43 secondst'
late Tuesday night lie Gustave Berkel, the
janitor who lived with his wife IN the top story, and
his burns were received while he trying TO escape
by way of the roof A dozen other occupants OF the
house were suffering from burns, from the effects
of smoke which they had inhaled from injuries re-
celvcd while they were escaping from the fire. Nine
Of them were in Bellevue Hospital or In the Gouver
neur slip Hospital Five of the sufferers belonged to
the wiesnlskle family. whose home was in the top
story OF the house. Christian Wesniskie was suffer
ing from slight burns or the body. His wife Mary
was burned extensively on the face limbs and body
and her condition critical yesterday. Their
children Bruno age nine Annie age seven, and Ber-
tha age four were suffering from burns also, and
Bertha was not expected 10 live. Thomas CLEMENS
and his wife Julia were at Bellevue Hospital suffer
ing from burns. The woman's injuries were serious
Christina Weiss had been taken TO the hospital In
sensible from the effects Of smoke but she was re.
covering. Mary Miller suffering from the re-
suit Of fright Thomas ottman German butcher,
was said to be likely 10 die from burns and from smoke
I'm his lungs. Simon Brunder had his arm broken by
fall while escaping
Persons who witnessed the fire were loud in praise
of the hremen, who did heroic work In rescuins
women and children after the flames had cut OF all
escape by the stairs and fre-escapcs. Tho nrernen
carried out the members of the wesnisc family and
also saved the ianitors wife from death. The res
cue OF Mrs. Koenig the most exciting OF all.
Seeing her up at window, AssistantForeman Head
Of Engine No. 25, seized lfe-nct and called upon
members of his company to hold 1t in position below
her Then he shouted to her to jump. She quickly
obeyed but she jumped to one side and the men had
TO scramble back several feet with the net as she was
falling. Even then she landed on the extreme edge
~ the net and bounded OF the sidewalk, receiving
internal injuries Her face had been burned severely
before she made the Jump.
The combined LOSSES Of the tenants probably VIII
amount to $4,000 The house belonged to Rothschilc
& Fleischnian Of No 400 East Eighty -ffth-st, and
can be repaired for about $1,000 AL the property
was said TO be insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
KILLED BYA CIRCUS EMpLoYE

Springfield, Mass, June 13.-Henry B0rthwick,
Ludlow Centre, was struck by Henry Taylor, en-
poye OF Forepaughs Circus, at the performance this
afternoon and instantly killed. The assailant is st
at large BorhwIck, an old man, was intoxicated.
Taylor usher, and the old man Bcpt coming up
the rope which divided the space In front Of the
reserved seats from the ring. He was little noisy.
Taylor told him # he did not keep quiet be would hit
him. orthwick went off and lay down the grass
at the side OF the track When the men began clear
ing the track for the races the usher again spoke to
him and told him to get of the track. Borthwck
started take reserved seat, and the usher inter-
posed and struck him under the Jaw, knocking him
down and killing him. 1t is supposed that Taylor
capped by swimming the Connecticut River TO the West
spring gfed side. Borthwlck employed iantor
OF the Methodist Church at Ludlow Centre. He leaves
"a XidOX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
Az ExeE1sH HISTORY WITH Ax ALLEGED ELS

Boston, June 10 (spcciaD.-The Boston School
Board has voted TO exclude swinton's English His
tory from the public schools This is the result OF
formal charges recently brought by Father Mocalf,
Catholic priest, against C. b. Travis, a teacher,
whom the priest accused of impressng upon hs class
unfair conception OF the doctrine OF ndulgenccs
In connection with the book named. The charges
referred 20 a subcommittee, which exonerated
Travis from tho charge OF intentional mIsepresenta
tlon, and threw the burden on the text book It IS
said the priest has personal animus against the
teacher and that the Rev. Dr. Duryea, who Is a NOM
Der OF the School Board, with Father Metcan
that the book is misleading. The Boston agent OF
swntons books says this action the entering wedge
for ultimate Catholic control OF the schools Dr. Eliot
of the school Board, says that twelve Catholics and
six Protestants attended the meeting at which tho
book was thrown out, majority voovutcIng for this
action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
IRON WoRKERS FOR PROTECTION
THE AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION DESoUScE THE
MILLS BILL

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MILLS BILL
PittsburC, juno 13.-At to-day's session Of tho Anal
gamatcd Association the following resolutions were
submitted by the Tariff Committee and adopted:
Resolved As representatives of tho iron and steel
workers OF the United States in convention assembled
representing New-York, Ncw-Jcrscy, Pennsylvania
Ohio West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, MIS-
souri,, Wisconsin, Alabama, and other states in this
Unlon we are in favor of the sentiment, America for
Americans native and naturazcd, and We indorse
the words of Daniel Webster, who, hfyOne years ago
said If tho people obtain fair compensation for
their labor they will have good houses, good clothing
good food, and the means Of educating their children
Labor will be cheerful aud the people happy.
Resolved That in our judgment the citizens and in
dustres Of this country cannot be protected In any
better way than by placing protective tariff on all
articles imported from other countries that can be
produced by our people, in order that those who
produce them may be better able TO demand that TO
which, as cltizcns and upholdcrs Of this Government,
they arc Justly entitled-an equitable share Of tho
profits Of their toll 10 maintain their families In dc
concy: that they may be able to educate their chill
dren and teach them as they advance toward man
hood to defend the principles of our system of gov
ernment.
Resolved, That we are most cmphatcally opposed
TO any reduction OF the present tariff, and we hereby
express our unqualified condemnation OF the provisions
Of the Mills bill, believing as we do that us adOpnoh
az a law would be detrimental TO the interests OF tho
American worlingmen and VIC respectfully call upon
our Representatives In Congress TO voto against H.
The balance OF the session was devoted TO routine
The first conference between the Amalcamatcd As
sociston and tn. iron manufacturers VIII be held 70,
morrow afternoon. Only the iron workers scale VIII
be considered. Another conference VIII Inc held as soon
as convenient to discuss the steel workers. scale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
CHAIRMAN JONES DENIES A RUMoR-
HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER FROM

III.
Cbtcaco Iune 13-By long odds tho chief feature
here to-day was the arrival Of the noted recipient of
yr BIaincs letter from Florence, Chairman b. +.
Iones of the Republican National Committee Rumors
werc thick that he was tho bearer OF another epiS'o
from, tho man over tho water. This letter. tho re-
pors had it, would prove greater surprise ana was
destined TO become moro celebrated than
tbc famous manuscript with the Florence date.
The reason given was that the new misslve
told the secret so many people have
tried In vain to guess-who, himself being
barred Mr. Blaine preferred as the Republican Prcs-
Dental nominee. Right in tho exact spot where the
candidate is to be named, the floor OF the convention
Hall was tho place where Mr. Jones was found by an
Associated Press reporter and consented to DO interr
gated All around was confuson-worlnnen pounding
an the patform grimy electricians pulling the hun
dreds of lighting wires into place and way overhead
hinge rolls of bunting tapping loosely from the galleries.
The broads houldered figure, ruddy face and massive
bald head Of the man whose gave-stroke VIII cal the
Convention 10 order could easily be picked out In the
qronp Of lesser notables attending him. Mr. Jones
hInr couutenance showed a heightened color and his
ewes Frightened Immediately at the mention Of another
,c,ter from Blaine The rumOrs In circulation were
toId ~ the chairman in detail Then the question was
plumply put: ,
Mr. Jones, have you such letterP
Tho answer was fat and to the point "No SIR.
cord,dIv have not. No communication Of a po-
ltIcaI Kind has been rcceVcu Dy me from MI biaihc
e,rce the letter dated Florence reached me-"
.Tben YOU have received other letters from him,
have YOU. but not on politlcsl7
Mr. Jones hestated. Yes,' he replied, Z" have
hoard from him, but there word except what
was wholly PERSONAL
GAS you have no letter such as described, Mr..
Jones denial OF the statement that Mr.. Blaine has
,rdrcated to you his choice would be superfiuous OF
course" !"
"Precisely'
q nrt don't you think yourself that the situation
calls for further expression from him, Just at this
me when there is talk that the convention will get
n4o a deadlock and the solution will be q call on
| himl'
I sNo don't think so. No person can even appepx'
mate what this convention will do. The great ma
,ortv of the delegates Will come here unpedged, and
thew may be able after comforting among themselves
10 nomlnate a candidate at the very outset so the
tal, OF what should be done in the Of deadlock
/ need not bo discussed
q Inst orc more question, Mr.. Jones. These same
rrrors have II that Mr. Blaine would not accept the
| domination though Il were rendered TO him unan
monsIV and has so stated to you. las he ever gver
any sucn inilmafionF
Most emphatlcally, no" 4.
rhIs closed the Interview. It had mado two points
neasurably clear-that new letter from Mr.. Blaine
4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
GOVERYoR BEAVER OFF THE TRACK.
WHY HE DIDN'T TALK TO THE FARMERS AT
WARREN

Warren, Penn, June 10 spcclal). -Agali. 'nc Board
of Agriculture was disappointed by the noh-arrVai
of Governor Beaver. A telegram came al O'CLOCK
stating that the train ran of the track near "HAes
barre, delaying him. He will not De mere Inc
address Of welcome delivered by the rev. Dr. Kan
kin. Of Warren and the response made by Attor
ney-General Kirkpatrick Dr. Rankin sad that this
region is not agricultural but with the disappearance
OF the lumber and oil industries the people would
be obliged TO take and more to agricultural pur
suits. The Court House was crowded by An ihien-
gent audience that expected TO see the Governor
The most important papers read we're Ehucauon Oh
Farmers Boys' by Israel Garrctson, OF ADAMS Oouh
ty Tho Potato by S. H. Evans, of the Warren
Farmers Club. and Dairying in Eastern fennsyl
vana,7 by Eastburn Reeder, OF Bucks county. Ar
rivals to-day-Dr. George W. AtherOn, prcsiu.it OF
The state Agricultural College joel A. Herr, OF Cln
ton County; Chandler Ewes, Columbia j. =. ihors
ton Eric J. McCrscken, jr, Jefferson uoh,y n:
Enyle Iancaster: Dr. J. p Barnes, Lehirh; Robert
Mckee Mercer and r. S. seario, susquehanna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
MIR. PARNELL Dimes HIS COLLEAGUES
HE TELLS THEM TINY HAVE BROKEN THE BACK OF
1HE COERCION ACT.

THE COEkClON ACi.
Iondon June I3-Nr. Parnen gave dinner In Lon
don this evening in honor Of his colleagues lately I'LL
,fison in Ireland Mr. O'Bren was the chiet sD-
senee Mr. Parncn proposed the health OF his guests,
who. he said with the help OF their associates hau
hroken the back of the Coercion Act. lrshInen had
Dot shrunk from coercion in the past ana "oulu no.
shrink now. Mr. Balfour had treated the imprisoned
rrtb Members OF Parliament better than obscure Oh
fender, were treated. lie had not dared TO lhncI
hard labor on the Commoners, although claiming thst
he had 10 respect for persons. This was coWardiy
his part. IL, .,.,. tho panaI re
gcrpt was fortunate thing In that II showed thaI
while Irish Catholics were fathtul chuIC'non' '"9'
would NOT take politics from Rome - A..
Mr. Parnell proposed toast to America anu I Gus Gus
tralla lie said that America was soild on inc sioo
Irish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

meeting OF The directors Of the 81 Louis aud san
Francisco Railway Company yesterday the former officers
were reelected: Edward F. Winslow, president; John
ODay vice president; H. L. Morrill, second vtce-pres-
dent and general manager T W. Lille, secretary and
treasurer George Butler assistant secretary aud treas
urer and Alexander Douglas auditor.
Toledo Ohio June 13The stockholders Of the Tolsdo,
ST. Louis and Kansas City Railroad to-day met in this
city and reelected the old board OF directors with
exception the new member being Samuel X. Wilson, OF
Trenton, n. J.
Newt Orleans June ia dispatch TO I" The Times
Democrat from Columbus Miss, says: This city TO-
day voted subscription Of $4,000 to the Memphis, OK
ford and Columbus Railway Company. Work was begun
Yesterday this place the western extension OF the
Georgia Pacific Railway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
THE EMPEROR'S HARD FIGHT.
STILL CONTINUING THE HOPELESS sTRUG.
GLE WITH DEATH.
BETTER ONE MOMENT, WORSE THE NExT-KEPr
ALIVE BY CREAM AND wHISKEY ADMINS
TERED THROUGH TUBE-GIvING AN
AUDIENCE TO THE KING OF
swEDEN-CoNFLICTING RE-
PORTS FROM PoTSDAM

PORTS FkOM POISDAA
AND LONDON.
London, June ia dispatch TO the Central
News from Berlin says that the condition Of the
Emperor became worse this afternoon and his case
Is now admitted to be hopeless
potsdam June l3.-The following bulletins
show the condition of the Emperor during the day
Ga. m.-The Emperor passed good night. lie
rested we'll His breathing is easier and he is
ouieter Nourisment is easily given and his
strength is improved.
e.45 n m.-The fears entertained by the En-
neror's physicians that Inflammation Of the lungs
would supervene are for the present removed by
the Developments of his illness. The Emperor
now receives sufficient nourishment, consist
ing of cream and whisley, which is
r;ven by DR. Mackenzie several times daily
through a tube, the oesophagus being affected by
a local disease. The use of the tube being at
tended with danger Dr. Mackenzie only applied
u after the other doctors in attendance had agreed
N its use Cases are now on record where the
lives Of patients have been prolonged several
months by this means. Since Saturday DIR. Mac
kenzje has been inserting a tampon canula, as
a connection has formed between the larynX and
OesOphagus.
Evening.-The Emperor to-day gave an audience
rbich lasted twenty minutes to the King of Swe-
den. At o'clock he received Prince Bismarck
$50 p. m.-The EmperOrs general condition IS
romparatively satisfactory He is able to take
some solid food without rcsorting to the TUBE
The doctors arc more hopeful that he will MAINTAIN
his strength for some time The Emperor received
the King of Sweden sitting on the garden terrace
The Post says: We hope the Emperor VIII
In a few DAYS regain the level of strength he at
,ained at Charlottenburg. Though waginS bit
,er conflict with an insidious malady, his mind,
rising superior TO physical distress, is occupied
with far-reachng schemes for the peoples well
fare. His power and love for work defy the as
saults Of disease"
Drs Krause and leyden returned to Berlin at
midnight
The bourses at Paris, Vienna and Frankfort
are weak on account of the critical condition OF
the Emperor.
The Emperors bed has been moved into the
study. which is a brighter room, afording view
of the park The Emperor has overcome his re-
pugnance to artificial feeding. He Will be 1eo ar
tifcially morning and evening, taking small
quantity of solids naturally during the day. DR.
Bardelehen remains at the palace during the
night. although no crisis is expected
London, June 13.-A dispatch from Potsdan
saws the Emperor has rallied. He experiences
less difficulty i'll swallowing food and his fever
has decreased
A dispatch tc the Exchange Telegraph Company
from Berlin says: Clyster nutrition is now glveI
to the Emperor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
NEw-YoRK, THURSDAY, JUNE Ia, 1888.

from Dorsey Station, Monday night The train sua-
denly stopped, and eight masked men boarded ING
platform of the baggage Two Of the roooen
crawled the coal tender and ordered the engineer
to stop the train. The engineer complied. but durhS
the parley the fireman Jumped from the cab and maze
his way back to the station, informing second section
Of the train. which were several detachments OF
United States troops, going south. The section came
up, but the robbers, realizing the motive OF the hre
man, had escaped to the mountains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
GENERAL SHERIDAN STEADILY IMPROVING.

washingto June 13.-There has been no material
change in General sheridan's condition to-day, and
toward morning. the first bulletin states, he had a
period Of general depression, following an attack OF
coughing Prom this he quickly recovered his ap
petite became sufficient" and his appearance better
lie slept nearly all the morning, and able 10
retain beef tea AS this is the fourth day since the
last attack Of heart failure It's absence looked upon
as exceedingly encouraging The Generals condition
was so favorable during the afternoon that the
doctors decided omit the regular afternoon bulletin
At nine O'Clock the following bulletin was issued:
General sheridan has slept naturally the greater
part OF The dav His pulse has varied from 100 TO
los. His respiration has been rather less iabor9d
ard more regular lie has taken SUFFICIENT noursh
r. NJ. OREILLY,
W MATTHEWS.
C. b. BYRNE
H. C. YARROW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
AFTER THE GRAND OLD MAN AGAIN.
ME-. CHAMBERLAIN FINDS FAULI "IhH MN "I1"'
sToNE'S MANIFESTO.

sTONES MANIFESTO.
London, June 13.-Joseph Chamberlain has written
letter in which he says that Mr.. Gladstones mani
fs,o 10 the Ayr electors IS unusually inferior ana III
accurate and that it IS untrue that the Dssiuen' I'D
erals are false their pledges, or that the mann
stone allows his followers TO say that nc lrlsh puiu
npon which he divided the Liberals ana reIoeu %
vhat he vonid now substitute and leaves himself Tree
to r,p,Idtste the declarations of his followers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
,-rrrs OF TILE LABOR rNIONS

The backbone of opposition by the boss lathcrs to
the strike OF their worknren for the standard union
wages virtually broken and they viii pay the rate Of
a day demanded.
There Is liable TO be trouble in the Metal
Workers Section OF the Central Labor Union, through Us
recognizing delegates Cf the locksmths and rsl-
makers, who have been excluded from the meetings
and denied a hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
EXCITEMENT OYER H COLORED CROOK
HE TASTED FORTY DAYS AND CALLS HIMSELF
CHRIsr-A SOLEMN WARNING.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June - CspecaD.-A colored
crook. who pretended to be Christ, has thoroughly
excited the community at soddy, mining town a
few miles from here. He says that he tasted forty
days. When he appeared at the end of the ordeal.
poor white and negro women embraced and kissed
him. Outsiders were indignant and illspelled anony-
nous communications have been sent out among the
followers Of the alleged Savior, whose real name Is
Brown warning them to depart they will "catch
- The Sheriff and his deputies are already on
the ground and It is hoped that serious trouble may
avoided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
SUPPOSED LOSS OF A STEAMSHIP.

THE PFMPTOs. WITH ELEVEN HUNDRED flA-
GRINs ON BOARD. OVERDUE AT 1EDDAH'
London. June ia dispatch from 5eddah says
tia, the German steamer Pemptos, from singapore
with 100 pilgrims on their way to Mecca on ooaru'
Is overdue at Jeddah and 1t is supposed that she mas
been lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
STING TO DEATH RY REEFS.

Norwich, Conn, Juno 10 Overwhelmingly Dwight
Williams, age seventysix who lived In the neighborng
town Of Lebanon, met with singular and horrible death
yesterday. He has lived a solitary life on little
piece Of ground, from which no mas eked living by
agriculture and spieulture On Tuesday, his bees
swarmed In a tree and he climbed 1t with a to
remove the branch and secure the tenants. During
the operation, he lost his balance and FELL scattering
the bees as be did so. The lnfuriated Insects I'M
mcdately attached the old man, who with broken lea
orawled away and sought refuge under wagon. Here
he made q desperate fight with the bees, but without
success, Ilc was stung death. his face and hands
being fearfny dsngured. lis dead body found
under the wagon later In the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE or AMERICA.

Cleveland, June 13-Thc Executive Committee Of
the Irish National League finished It's business hero to-
day and adjourned. The a1visabillty OF holding a
National Convention put In the hands Of a com
mittec Of nine II likely that the convention Will
not be held until January Resolutions adopted
renewing It's assurance of fidelity to the Irish National
League and pIedging its continued support 10 the
parent organization, and expressing hope for Cen
eraI sheridan's recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
INJURED By A Mrs1ERIoUs EXPLOSION.

English Creek, n. j.. June 13-A mysterious e1-
plosion occurred on Tuesday night al Mays Landing
in Atlantic County fatally lniur!ng one man and SO
riously lnjurlng two others piece Of pipe charged
with powder or dynamite exploded and Joseph Leach
age twcnty-four, Thomas Marshal Ice, age twenty
two, and John Smith were knocked down. DR.. ID. D.
IngcrsOll pronounced Marshal's injuries fatal. The
authorities trying 10 get clcw 10 the persons who
manufactured the machine and 10 ascertain the OD-
icct il placing It whore IL exploded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
JIy cOULp sIGar SEEING AT KyOxTILLE.

Knoxville Tenn, June 10 CspecaD.-Jay Gould
and party reached this city this morning. During
his stay of several hours every point of interest ID
and around Knoxville shown Mr.. Gould, and a
reception given him by leading business ana
professional In brief interview Mr.. GouId
gave IL as his opinion that tho Republican nominee
at Chicago would be dark horse. The party leit
this afternoon for Virginia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
FORT WAYNE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Pittsburg, June 13 (SpecaD.-A meeting of the
stockholders Of the Pisburg Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad, which was called for TO day, to be held in
this city, was postponed for week owing to the alb
scnce Of tho proxies Of Of the foreign stock
holders. The meeting Is called TO consider an mpor
tant question, which has been discussed among the
old stockholders for several years The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has been making extensive I'M
provements the Fort Wayne road from year to
year By tho of the lease the Fort Wayne people
paid for the improvements at the end Of each year
1t has been customary to make these payments in bet
terment stock II is proposed to Issue betternent
bonds the Pennsylvania Railroad instead OF better,
ment stock hereafter 1t is this question which VIII
bo the special feature of the meeting next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-14
GONE DOWN WITH ALL HANDS.

Lucknow, Ont. June 13.-stephcn Martin hVihg
the lake shore near Kingsbridge found Dotle on
the beach on Sunday last Inside was piece Oh
barB, signed by Captain McDunn anu saying 'h@' INC
schooner Tifen of Bay City, Mich, went down with
all hands afteen miles fIom Coaerch. There was
no date the paper.