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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
THE RUBBER MONOPOLY IN PARA.
EXPECTS OF Thu BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION SEEN
IN A GREAT INDUSTRY.

EFFECTS OF THB BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION SEEN
IN A GREAT INDUSTRY.
Boston, Dec % (SpeciaD.-The significance OF the
breaking Of the cable between Para and Maranhafl'
following close upon the establishing OF monopoly
in the rubber trade at Para is appreciated IN BOSTON,
merchant of this city connected with the ruDoer
business said There has always been break III
the cable when Wanna has scheme on foot wanna
is Portuguese Spectator who has been
making trouble in the Para rubber mar
ket for the last fifteen years, and mas
as yet failed to secure any benefit to himself IL Is
by his schening that the present complicated sit
uation has been brought about. In the brazilian
revolution Charmont became Provisional Governor OF
Para and signed a bill giving the Para monopoly re-
bate of 20 reals all exported rubber The Governor
is a director and the attorney of this company, and
Wanna Is manager The bill results in giving the
subsidized company control Of the market, and the
price has already been pushed up by Wanna TO 1000
reis according to the last advice before the cable
broke. The local receivers, who act as middlemen
between the laborers In the forests and the exporters
are pleased with the action OF the Provisional Gov
ernor as it puts up the price, but foreigners IN Para
who are exporters. tie ones who are hurt. The
crop of Para rubber for this month, compared Win
the same month year ago, is 200 tons short with
only three days hear from But the for the five
months of the which begins July /, is only %
tons short and this shortage would have been made up
had it not been for the circumstances arising from
the Revolution. Much embarrassment viii result
from the Revolution, which sorry 10 see, as
it is IN the time of higher prices. II Is likely that
IL will renew trouble among tho ab0rers In the forests
and thus keep down the supply. 1t seems probable
that the Revolution viii result in the same disturbance
in other branches Of the trade from the shortsi6ea
ness of people unused 10 self rule"
" What Is the price Of Para rubber in this city Z"
alt is 10 cents and the mann
facturers are selling under contracts based upon a
price Of 60 cents. Just at this time some OF the
factories shut down and the disturbance IS MOB
so marked but Para rubber is used In the manufacture
of all rubber boots shoes and clothing, and II the
brazilian authorities hold their corner. manufacturers
Of this country will have to either increase their
prices, shut down their factories or run at loss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
OUTPUT OF SEALSKINS RED ICED.
THE RESULT EXPECTED FROM THE PRoPosEi

| THE RESULT EXPECTED FROM THE PROPOSED
LEASE OF THE ISLANDS IN BEHRING SEA.
Chicago Dec os (specaD.--Mr. Lebes. the San
Francisco hurier who is stakeholder in the Alaska
Commercial Company, while in the city on his way
10 the coast talked at length to reporter re-
rardng the advertisement of the Secretary Of the
Treasury for proposals to lease the seal fisheries
"The public Is more interested in this lease than
is generally supposed" said he. The Government is
Going IN renew il on such terms that the price OF
eeaIskins will in year two advance % to 90 per
cent People who unlucly enough not to have
bought sealskn garment this year Will pay next
wear a uuch higher price. The new lease of the
seal islands will be made for twenty years. Tho
persons securing it will have to pay royalty TO
the Government of 81 more per pelt than now' ana
will be limited to a catch of 10000 per year,
instead of 100000 as under the present lease lou
see this decrease in the yearly supply is bound to
make seal fur scarce and higher Five-sXths OF the
worlds supply of sealskins come from the Alaska
Commercial Company"
"Win the Alaska Company be likely to get a re-
newal of their ease7"
Yes / think so. They already have sealing
nant. and can bid more for the lease than anybody
else. But their profits will not be so large as they
were formerly. l only small stockholder my
self and so ii does not matter muci'
but men like Louis SOss, John Rosen-
field and the estate of ex-senator John
F. Miller Of Francisco, Will feel the enect OF the
soueezes However, the Alaska Company Is an
enormously rich concern and can stihd inc nc"
FERNS nv the new lease, their expenses VIII be
I,,oIv increased and their revenue cut off fully 90
per cent They will have to maintain schools al me
Seal Islands and pay all the expenses OF pQice 40
,,inistration among the Aleuts, and pay the sea-
fishermen more than twice the amount they 90 nov.
ON the other hand, they can take no more thdh
10000 seals year. III, Ia common l.,
Another reason why seal furs VIII be scarce ID
the market is that in another year the clt hSIeris
In Iehring sea will be suppressed IL VIII nc IN
listed by the Iessees of the seal Islands that the ov
eminent do this, and therefore, another souLce II II
In va wears, time the price Of an ordinary sedlshlI
na a win have advanced more than 30 per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
AN EXHIBITION OF HANDSOME PIANOS.

The pianos OF william Knabe az Co occupy high
rank among the standard pianos manufactured in this
country, and their reputation extends to all parts OF
the civilized world. From small beginnings, some
ffty-three years ago, William Knabe d Co. now re
qure to supply the demand for their pianos the full
working power Of immense mandatory. The
OF the Knabe firm is due to its principle Of
supplying only the best instruments that its skill,
and liberal expenditure produce. Its pianos
are well liked by the artists as well as the musical
public in general. DR.. Hans Won Bulow selected tho
Knabe piano out OF all Others for his recent concert
tour in this country, and has engaged the Knabe for
his coming visit next spring.
Besides their sterling qualities of tone, action and
finish, the Knabe pianos have a wonderful durability.
Conservatives and educational institutions all over
the country use them extensively. The Convent Of
the Sacred Heart at Manhattanvie recently ordered
sixteen Knabe pianos for use at the convent. The
Knabc firm has recently moved into its waTerOonis
In the large and handsome building at No. las Fitth
ave. An extensive assortment OF pianos Of the most
varied styles Is now on exhibition there NUMBER
Of special designs In rich mahogany, old English oar
mlaid In brass, white enamel. rosewood IN yarega'eSd
shades Of marquetry carved and decorated nehH a'
beautifully, attract general attention. ana VIII repay
visit TO the rooms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
BIDS FOB THE NEW COURT BUILDING.
TERMS ON WHICH TIE FIFTH AVENUE STAGES
MAY CHARGE TEN CENTS TRIP.

TERMS ON WHICH TIE FIFTH AVENUE STAGES
NAY CHARGE TEN CENTS TRIP.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners directed yester-
day that advertisements asking proposals for building
NE structure in Centre-st. above the Tombs to be
occupied by the criminal courts and the offices per-
tanning thereto be inserted in The Tribune and other
newspapers. The building is to cost about Sc 100000,
and is to be in accordance with the plans which
Architect Wilson prepared with the approval of Com
missioner Gilroy Of the Department of Public Works
and Corporation Counsel william H. Clark. The
specifications provide that the building shall be fin
ished in 500 days, the penalty for nonperformance
being 500 day after the expiration of that tune.
The contractor must give bonds equal to 20 per cent
Of the total TO be named in the contract or about
100000 Bids must be filed in the Controllers Office
before February g. 1890, where plans and specifca-
tons be had.
Controller Myers, to whom was referred the ap-
plcation Of the Fifth Avenue Transportation Company
for permission TO raise the fare from to 10 cents
passenger made report in favor OF the request pro-
vded that q per cent Of the company's gross re-
ceipts be paid into the city treasury, license fee OF
$50 for each stage be paid, system of transfers with
crosstown streetcar companies be established and the
vehicles to be replaced by stages of the most ap-
proved pattern, which shall be well lighted ana
furnished with all modern improvements Additional
stipulatOns proposed by the company would require
the company TO extend its line through south FINN
ave-, to the DeSbroSses-st ferry and from flaVc 10
Ninth-St. and broadway, by way OF University id'1'
The company may then charge 10 cents fare, or three
tickets for 20 cents, except on sundays, when the
stages must run and charge but cents.
f. F. shepard was present and his face was observed
to turn two shades nearer white when the Controler
" conditions" were read The report was accepted
on motion of Recorder Smyth, who expressed MS
special commentator upon the provision requtlns
away with him a copy of the Controllers report,
but nobody expected him to aecede to It's provisions
A hearing upon the subject will take place on day
to be named hereafter.
Tie request of the trustees Of the Church of the
Redeemer at Park-ave and Eighty -fourthst., to be
allowed pay OFF the mortgage OF $4,000 without
the thirty days notice required was refused. Inc
commissioners adjourned to 10 a. tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
FOR HIGH LICENSE IN BALTIMORE.
PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PREPARED BY THE

PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PREPARED BY THE
COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED.
Baltimore, Dec 2s (spcciaD.--The saloonkeepers Of
Baltimore are much agated over the evident deter
mination OF the political leaders Of both parties to
support the high license movement. The committee
of 100 citizens irrespective Of politics. appointed at
a public meeting, in September to prepare bills for
presentation 10 the Legislature, has completed Its
work. The Dill provides that there shall be a Board
of License Ommissioners, composed OF three mem
bers one representing the minority party In politics
All applications for license shall be considered by
this board The cost Of license for
dstiliery brewery or rectifylng establishment
OF for selling distilled liquors by wholesale. or for
a hotel or restaurant other place in which dis
titled liquors. any admixture Of distilled liquors
containing more than fifteen per cent Of alcohol.
are Sold shall be 81 900; for hotel or restaurant
or other place In which only fermented liquors or
liquors containing less than fifteen per cent OF alcohol
are sold, $500.
No licensee shall sell Intoxicating liquors any
nav upon which elections are held, nor on
Sunday except that If the censee IS hotelkecpcr
he NAV supply such liquors be drunk in their rooms
or with their meals, to bona de guests) nor between
midnight and a. III. at any time. Druggists ana
apohecarics shall not be required to obtain licenses
Under the provision of the law, but they shall not
sell Intoxicating liquors except upon the written
prescription of a regular physician. No sac door
entrances, screens nor blinds to conceal III; interior
Of the saloon, will be permitted.
Besides the law for Baltimore City, the bill provides
for general state law. The liscnse fees IN country
towns will be $500 and 500 In place OF license
boards I'm the counties the petitions OF applicants must
be filed with the county clerk. The bill VIII be in
PRODUCED into the Legislature after the opening
OF the session While many hquordealers favor
visions of this bill and the brewers will make strong
fight against IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
Rr,ny IN SEIZE G. p BRowv's ESTATE.

Boston, Dec % Special Insolvency proceedings IN
the Brown steesc Clark fanre are held before Judge
White I'm the insolvency court at Dedham. Already
several Thousand dollars in claims have been approved
against the hrn but at the last meeting several OF
fine claims amounting TO several thousand dollars.
.o, approved individually against Gideon p. Brown.
This Is done In order To secure good dividend from
browns estate. Strong efforts have been made to
have Brown return and take the oath OF insolvency.
n IS understood that he would come back but 10
deferred through fear of being placed in jail. His
counsel. Judge Lowell endeavored TO have u CON-
missioner appointed whereby Brown could take the
oath In Montreal where he Is leading gay live, but
Judge White would not grant the request Brown
has been appealed to in every way TO return and
help the other members OF the firm fix up matters.
hut lie refuses. Ii Is understood that the
creditors are only waiting TO see whaQ
amount of dividend the court will allow on the
claims against Brown. II the court should grant
good and satisfactory dividend. thcy will abide by
the order. bat II dividend IS offered which does
not satisfy the creditors o. Brown, they have such
control Of his property that they can Immediately
seize il and settle the without Browns appear
ance The next meeting win be held In the Insol-
vency Court at Dedham on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
G. AZ. l.. SAChS RESIGNS.
ABANDONING HIS CONNECTION WITH ALL
ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS.


ATHELETIC ORGANIZATIONS.
G. NJ. L. Sacks, one Of the most prominent patrons
% athletic sports in this city, has formally resigned all
hs connections with athletic organizations lie was
oucr az the Manhattan Athletic Club ana the cross
country Association, and has always taken uccp
interest in all amateur contests. lie mas always oeon
on energetic worker in the interests OF the Mahlatta
Athletic Club and his resignation was accep'eu
at the meeting Of the Board OF MANAGERS Oh
Friday night Mr.. Sacks has gone 10 Europe ior tle
benefit of his health .,..
He sent in his resignation week ago Scs'Iua'
and IL was Immediately acted upon al inc next nicc'
ing of the Board OF Managers. MI oachS wa,
member Of the Liedcrkrauz society presiuen' u 'o
AlIertOn Club and eX president OF inc Nauoha 'N""s
Association When he started for Europe JIG san
that ho was going abroad for his health ana that h'
might be gone for some time
The officials Of the Manhattan Athletic CUB "ieh
seen last night said that Mr.. sachss retirement "as
surprise % them, but they ieiuson ~ 49, W.
matter further While acknowledging thal uieie wa
an element Of opposition 10 Mr. sacks IN tne cup tey
refused TO say whether the club ldd aAheu Ior MS
resignation nOt -, . ...,..
Last spring Mr.. sacks thrown from d wagon
and broke his and more recently nc nae suneIcu
from all attack Of pneumonia. lie mas aIHd1s Dcel
liberal in Offering prizes to be competed iOf 10y
athletics, and 10 was he who took Joseph DOnOSluc,
the Newburg skater 10 Europe last winter where tnat
young astOnished the skating world WlIi MS
remarkable speed on the steel runners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
A BROKEN AXLE THE CAUSE.
TEN PERSONS KILLED ON A CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO TRAIN
DISASTER NEAR WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
vA.-THE INJURED Also NUMBERED TEN.


vA.-THE INJURED ALSO NUMBERED TEN.
Cincinnati Dec. 2s.-Onicers of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad have Information from White
Sulphur Springs that passenger train No. on that
road going west, was wrecked this morning about
two miles west Of White sulphur Springs by
a broken axle. The mail car. combination
rar. coach and one sleeping car were deraiied'
The sleeplng-car was turned on It's SIDE. Inc
other sleeping car Rockbridgc was not injured Inc
coach "teescoped- the combination car ana there inc
loss Of life occurred so far as known there were
ten persons killed. FIVE passengers and five employees
The killed are:
KIDD. Kidder. Hannibal Mo.
PARKSDALE - baggage master, Huntington
MORRISON, H.. mail clerk. Charleston lie was h0' o'
duty but was returning 10 his home
NEWSBOY, name not known.
TWO CoLORED MEN names not known. wss "ofAcu
the Allegheny section.
HARSH, Thomas, Blackstone. Kan.
WEST j. D., Howardsyille, Va.
Two others. names not known.
About ten are reported injured but only the hane'
OF the two are given who are most seriously hurt IS
are Conductor Sehwekert, who had his legs cruSIeI
and Section Master Meyers, who was hurt III tc Daos
and breast. The dead were sent to ROnceVerc; dlu
the injured to the Caldwell Hotel at Whlte sulphur
Springs, where everything possible was done lor 'ei
comfort - -, ..ro, a.,
the Chesa peake and Ohio service and an exemplary
young man. He was about twenty-eght years oio
single,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
BURNED TO DEATH ~ THEIR ROOMS.
THREE LIVES LOST AND SEVERAL PERSONS
,,-,,.prn At rrpr, N san FRANCISCO

THREE LIVES LOST AND SEVERAL PERSONS
INJURED At FIRE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco, Dec. 2e.-Three lives were lost
and several persons severely injured last night at
fire in the old St. Ignatus Church building IN Market
ST opposte Baldwin's Hotel. The first two stories
of the binding were occupied by the New YORK
Furniture Company, the Carrier Dove Printing pom
many and a number of private Offices On the thlrd
floor were a number of roomers The fire, which Il
supposed to have started In the furniture store sprc1
RAPIDLY Miss Copeland. old woman pershea III
her ROOM Mrs. Elizabeth Evans cndeavorcd l"
rcscue her but was overcome by the smoke ahH
severely burned before she could be got out Aiter
fine flames were extinguished it was found that TWO
persons i'm addition TO MISS Copeland had perlshcd
The body of Mrs Crowcll, roomer in the atuc oil
the building was found lying across the threshold Oh
her door where she had been sufocatcd The body
NJ a washerwoman known as Ida" who used TO room
With Mrs Crowell, also found near that OF Mss
ConcIand Both were burned beyond recognition.
Fireman Logan and Policeman Williams went 10 inc
rrscc of Mrs CroWell and her in the attic Logan
,as overcome by the smoke and fell unconscious 70
thc floor Officer Williams took young CroWell out
and then returned for Logan, whom he carried 70
place Of safety. lie tleh went Ddrh iUr "a a,
Trouc but was almost sufIOcated and was obliged 10
rel reat 10 save himself. !.
lack McAulnc, fireman, was precipitated To- the
ground by the breaking of ladder and received iatdl
injuries Another hIch"H vas ShEhV9 i'J'"N" ~ ."
The pecunary loss amounts to about $4,000, COW
cred by insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
ARRESTED FOR SELLING THE CITY WEAK NILK

Chemist Martin submitted to the Board OF Health
nm Friday report Of series Of analyses of the con-
dopscd milk sold by Henry y. Garfield. OF No. All
ccventhave Garfield supplies all the Institutions OF
the Department Of Charities and Correction win milk.
He sells the city, il IS said about 3Ooooo quarts
NJ condensed milk year. lie also supplies condensed
IN, in the Health Department hospitals.
The report of Mr. Martin sets forth mat while tho
contract with the city requires that the condensed
milk shall contain IJ per cent Of tat the ahaly scs
hov that that furnished contains not more thth nom
10 10 10 per cent third less than the standard
'The assumption Is mat SHIN milk was USED IN It's
,nannfacture Upon this showing Mr. Canheld was
arrested on Friday afternoon by san Ary policeman
lie had been arrested before for selling adnleraio
hns a chemist who viii probably be convicted OF
ucplect of dutV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
TWO SENATE COMMITTEES TO MEET HERE
ONE TO INVESTIGATE TRADE WITH CANADA,
THE OTHER MEAT SHIPMENTS.

ONE TO INVESTIGATE TRADE WITH CANADA,
THE OTHER, MEAT SHIPMENTS.
A dozen United states Senator'S expected to ar
rive here this evening and will spend the rest OF the
Congressional holiday recess in examining into the
trade relations of this country with Canada ana the
way in which meat products are transported to the
seaboard. The Senators divided into two com
mttees. Mr.. Hoar, OF Massachusetts,, is chairman OF
the one which is to inquire into the Canadian trade
and his associates are Messrs Allison, Of Iowa But
Ier of South Carolina; Dolph OF oregon; Haze OF
Maine: Pugh, of Alabama, and VOORHEES,. Of Indiana
They will make their headquarters at the Holman
House.
The committee which is to acquant itself with inc
method of transportation Of meat products is com
posed of Messrs. Vest, of Missouri, chairman; Plumb
Of Kansas: Henderson, of Nebraska Farwel, OF
illinois, and Coke, of Texas. They VIII hold theii
sessions i'm the Postofice building. mass OF teSt
mony will be taken and il is probable that the WORRY
ngs of the Interstate Commerce Law Will occupy muc
Of the attention of both committees The wives ana
daughters of number of the senators VIII accompany
them to aid in passing the tedious hours "heh Ie
committees not in session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
IA GRIPPE"
THU INFLUENZA.

For pains in the HEAD, BACK, LoINs sr LIMBS.
or for Chliness and Depression followed by HEAT.
FEVER, Quick Pulse. Cough, Sore Throat, Cough with
pains I'm Chest, Side Lungs take HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC NO. ONE. 25c.
For COUGH, HOARSENESS. SORE THROAT. pains
In the Breast Sides. take HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC
NO. SEVEN EVERY HOUR; and. II with the Cough and
Pains I'm the Chest there Is Fever Congestion InnAmms-
ton, ALTERNATE THE no. SEVEN WITH NO. ONE.
25c. each.
For SNEEZING RUNNING from the Nose and
Eyes, COUGH, HEADACHE. SORE THROAT, pains in
Bones Hoarseness Throat. Depression, take HUM
PHREYS' SPECIFIC NO NINETEEN, q dose. SOC.
Sold BY all Druggists or Sent Prepaid anywhere and
In any quantity Receipt OF Price.
HUMPHREYS MED. CO., 100 Fulton-st, N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
OPENING OF A MUSICAL SOCIETY's SEASON.

OPENINE Of 4 NISICAL SOCIETT = SEANON.
The second season of the Metropolitan Musical
Society will he opened January o at the Metro
politan Opera House. The society will present 80
voices and Will be assisted by orchestra from the
philharmonic Society. This organization is Guilt
waiting an extremely interesting field. Here is the
programme Of what promises to be an enjoyable
concert: Awake choral from Die Mclstersinser"
evening hymn Renecke; five capella songs, Thou
Art Nv AL" bradley; serenade, Weidlingcr "Way-
side Brook" Rheinberger; autumn song, Jensen :;
. Judge Ne, o Cod Mendessohn; Motette sanctus,
Henry H. IIuss Columbus Hummel.
The soloists will be Miss Marie T. Bissen Miss
Alice II stoddard Miss Emily NJ. LAWYER. william
Ricger J. H. Mckinley and Dr. Gail L. Duff Nine.
Julie RIne King will play for the first time the
= Rhapsodic d Avvergne7 by salntSacns, for piano
and ORCHESTRA 4 few boxes and orchestra seats
not retained for associate members can be obtained
F. W pevoe a co.'s, Fulton and William sts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29
orv,yop ,JrTSOy on THE IOWA STU ALTON

Chicago Dec - (specan.-Senator Allison kept
his room at the Grand Pacific closely to-day and
pressed a determination not to talk TO reporters.
one finally succeeded however, In gaining entrance
and asking the senator:
What do yen think Of your chances for reelec-
ton -
"Ohl / don't know said the senator, smlngly.
You know there Is Republican majority Of six In
the Iowa Legislature and that seems to indicate that
the Republicans will elect d senator
- Is there any danger OF your being crowded outl"
"Wcll as to that | can't say but, of course,
hope not"
STINT him up with: There Is nothing else care to
say. Chicago Is going 10 get the Worlds Fair and
possibly an epidemic Of Ia grippe F"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-29

ohedgo' Dec 2o (special.-Commissio men at the
.von'Nus were discussing to-day what they term an
oalasoous disregard Of the quarantine regulations
80 /" prevent The spread of lumpjaw. which is
ca,I. -, as '"o most contagious and infectious Of
60 u'eases. ies'erdsyAhere arrived at the yards
drove Of 100 cattle which were driven almost the
ehure length of the division and nIaced I'm covered
pens. Many Of them decorated with the official
,~s ol The State Livestock Commission. showing
~a' cey were afflicted with lump-jaw The disease
veg 20 iar advanced in several cases that the odor
''N HoH The pens where the animals were con