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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
HEAVIER STORM APPROACHING.

The northwestern storm is still almost stationary
over Minnesota and Dakota, causing much needed rain
1t will not reach the East for some days. Heavy
local rains with high percentage OF humidity held
sway all along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts yes
ter1iay, the rainfall at Baltimore measuring
3o2 inches at Wilmington II reached $50 inches, al
San Antonia Texas 2.o4, and at Washington, l.24.
Chicago ST. Louis and the Northeast generally record
a high rate Of temperature, the warmest spot In the
country yesterday morning being Key West with "a
degrees. . -,
Al no time yesterday did the temperature In New
York reach higher than "a degrees. -
slight dtfuI showers fell here from an early hour
YESTERDAY morning but late In the evening the rain
10 ade up its mind TO come down In earnest, and fron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
TROUBLE BETWEEN COSTA, RIGA AND N1CAR
Aqua.

San Francisco. July (SpeclaD.- Canal
managers promise 10 be in hot water Judging
from the Managua, Nicaragua, letter 10 4ho
Panama Star and Herald" The correspondent declares
that the party in Costa Rica has revived inc od
quarrel over the boundary line between Costa klca ana
Nicaragua. They claim that the canal VIII SHIT inc
Costa Rica shore the Juan River for fty miles,
and that the company must make liberal payments 10
Costa Rica or else there VIII be trouble Jealousy OF
the success Of Nicaragua in securing the cahaI
mainly responsible for the trouble which may at any
time break out into active warfare. Costa Rlca IS
well equipped for fighting as she has recently spent
$50 900 Europe for arms, and she has the Tohuer
guarded by troops ready TO descend on Nicaragua at
moments notice.
The Panama Star and Herald" says Of this trouble
eft is certain that some years ago the boundaries
of Nicaragua and Costa Rica were clearly defined by
treaty and in such manner that dis
nuto was then believed TO have been terminated
Pint now that the canal has been proposed discussion
has originated as the ownership of lands in Guiana
castle on the Pacific Coast and TO the lower part OF
,ho soutbern bank Of the San Juan River. The war
enoro which party feeling has now raised can only
oct det,Imentally to the interests OF the Republic
"a .c a CONSEQUENCE 10 those OF the canal PIOml
a., Ncaragnans declare the United States VIII not
oo,t Costa Rica to attack the validity OF this treaty
which was signed under her auspices"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
FREAKS OFLIG HTNING AND OF WEATHER
TWO CHILDREN KILLED IN swING-AN OIL
TANK SET ON FIRE-HoT AND COLD WAVES.

TWO CHILDREN KILLED IN swING-AN OIL
TANK SET ON FIRE-Hor AND COLD WAVES.
Lockport " Y, July 2.-During thunderstorm
this afternoon Lizzie Hawks, age fourteen daughter
of Mrs Fred Hawks, and the eight yearold daughter
of George Hawks killed by lightning while in a
swing on the farm Of John Hawks about three miles
from this city.
ST. Hiairo Minn., July 2.-Fed Blomberg and
Timmand Berg, scandinavian farmers, living fifteen
miles northwest of this place. were killed last saturday
afternoon by lightning during heavy thunderstorm
Both leave families The men were in different places
when killed.
Washington Penn, July 2.-LIghtning this evening
struck a 4OO0O barrel iron oil tank belonging 10
the western and Atlantic Pipe Line Company, and
with several Others of similar size at Johnsons
Station on the Charters Railroad, six miles north OF
This place The tank contained $4,000 barrels OF OIL
and at this hour p m, IS burning at lively rate
Fifty men are hard work digging trenches In order
TO lead the oil oft In the least dangerous direction
and I'm a few minutes large delegation OF IaOorers
from this Will start to Johnsons TO ara ara IN the
which will allow the oil to run out from the lower
part probably keep the OF from polling & Over aus sua
hours burning before of these tanks VIII Doll over
Aftor the burning tank had been shot; the escaping
on ignited The burning oil Is running lnO the Greer.
md as far as the eye thero IS one sheet OF
Same The fire Is beyond control. None OF the
other tanks have as CduBnI hro, out III
danger
Hope. Oak, July 2.-An excessively hot wind pre-
vailed Yesterday, eliminating about O'Clock In a
thunder and hail storm, during which the Hope school
house was struck by lightning and the Masonic Hail.
in the upper part Of the building, badly damaged
George Van Dusen living northwest Of Hope, had
a team of horses worth S4Oo killed by lightning AT
Sherbrook nearly all the glass in the County building
and in many houses shattered. Crops In the path
OF the storm were evclled. some hastones measured
IA, f,cba in cir
last night BY general rain, which still continues, do
ing much good
ST Paul Mimi, July 2.-The cold wave arrived on
schedule time and light OvercOats have tonight taken
the place OF palmeaf fans. During the day the
mercury ranged between 90 and 20; to-night at 7
o'clock the Signal Service recorded go degrees drop
Of 26 degrees In less than twelve hours. a simlar
drop in temperature reported from the Northwest
generally.
Richmond, Va, July 2.-Local rains this evening nigg
backed up the wafer In the Shoch0e Crcek %hlch
ovcrfowed the streets of the city. The lower noors
and cellars of at least hity business houses Mt VT
snbme erged. The damage will perhaps exceed $4,000
The rainfall at the rate Of two inches an hour'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
is nnal and say thar Sir George ohotwynd cannot sp
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE SAMOAN TREATY.
ENGLAND NOT TO RETIRE TRoM HER POSITION
AS A PROTECTING POWER AT SAMOA.

AS A PROTECTING POWER AT SAMOA.
London, July 2.-In the House Of Commons this
evening Sir James Ferguson, Parliamentary Secre-
tary TO tho Foreign Office, in answer TO an inquiry
stated that the treaty between Japan and Mexico
had not yet been ratified The treaty between the
United States and Japan, which was signed on febri-
airy 90 would go into force February IL. 1890 The
Government be said, would shortly begin negotiations
with Japan with the object OF securing for England
equal privileges with all other countries.
In relation to the treaty agreed upon by tho Samoan
Conference at Berlin. he said that 1t would not
DO proper to dviIlge any of Its provisions until 10
had been ratified by the United States Senate. The
statement however, rhat England had agreed to re-
tire from her position one of the three protecting
Powers at samoa, and act only an umpire between
the United states and Germany, was unfounded.
The Speaker read messages from the Queen com
mending to the House the granting OF provision 10
Prince Albert Victor Of Wales ard Princess Victoria
OF Prlisea on the occasion of their marriage
Mr. Smith, the Government leader, intlnateu that
he would call up tho message for consideration on
Oppose any votes of money fOr the Prince and ff1Il
cess IL they were proposed before commission oh
Royal Grants was appointed
II is reported that Parliament Will be asked 70 grant
the Princess Louise daughter of the Prince of Wales
and fancee Of the Earl OF Fife an allowance OF 1000
pounds until she is married; and after her mafrlago
an annual allowance of $4,000 pounds. The grant
10 be asked for Prince Albert Victor is said to be
10000 until HIS marriage, and then 2oooo pounIs.
The details have been impaired to Nr Gladstone VINO
VIII meet his followers TO morrow TO discuss the dues-
ton of the proposed grants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
WRESTLING WITH A WRITING WIRE.
MAN HELD BY AN ELECTRIC GRIP-EFFoRTs OF

HIS FATHER TO WRENCH HIM FREE.
An electric light wire OF the United States
Illuminating Company which had become rotten
broke from the switchboard over the door OF
Augustus Reiber's lquor-store, Mt No. 13l Eighth
St. last evening and caused lively commotion
for a short time The suffering wire twisted
around the street like snake, sending out long
SHARKS and driving every one before IT. just
after the wire fell W. F. Lemmell, OF No. lSi
West Thrteenth-st, and B. T. LemmeIl came out
of 7 b Gibbss restaurant at No. 127 Eghthst.
Seeing tie wire IN the way, and not sUspecung
that IL was dangerous TO handle, young Lemnei
caught hold of it to throw il into the street ne
received shock from the wire ana was khocheo
down. He was not unconscious, but he was
unable to let 20 mis- mold and called ior heip'
The live wire in his hands cooked the lesh
on the palms and fingers. and he suffered terriov
Spasmodio twitchings spread from be hahus o'ei
the entire body, and his struggles to free HIM
self only forced the wire deeper 'n'o 'he n''"
and added TO his agony
The father of the young man, as soon as NC
coud collect his senses after the strange sight Oh
h;e sor rolling around the street. went 10 his as
sistanee Mr. Lemmell caught MIN Dy cno
shoulder with both hands. and the next insnhs ahs
he found himself on his hands ana knees III eng
middle of the street. He had been thrown aoooe
fen feet. Next he took grip on has sons arms 5ns
near the wrists and gave sudden JERK Inc Ing
hands remained fast TO the wlre' anu 1he "'n''
actually stood on his head =. 90. ,hs
Lemme made several efforts E GvsrS erse time 1ns
wire by striking it with an umoreta' aneI, ras
the umbrella touched the wire Mr. Lenihe. "ss a.
knocked down There seemed to be I'D 10 ,IC wny -
which the young man could be released trol haas ms
nerilous position Mr. Gibbs covered up his nanus
With an old coat. and caught hold of the uniofta.
nate man and tried TO rescue him. A1ter ewo
trials in both of which Mr. Gibbs was thrown Z"
the ground, he gave it up. .A.o,,,olr helo-
While the crowd stood around aosoIuteiy eig
loss watching the young man being shaken ~.
most to death. Orlando De Frado, who keeps .,.s :
fruit-stand near by, came up 10 see wnas a
cro,yd was about He took in the SITUATION az
erOTu gance rushed TO his stand and returned With
a Ratchet. Without regard to his own satey, ~
severe SEVERE shock. This relieved Lemmell, who was
Completely exhausted, having become unconscious
Ho WAS cared for by a surgeon from the New;
York Hospital, and after his wounds were dressed
he was taken home A., a..u ~.
=" fire alarm was sent out and the fremen re-
r,oved the wire to q place where it could not ds
any further harm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
IN EXPLOSION IN 4 TANNERY.
sAwpUsr AND FLOUR IGNITE LIKE POWDER
-FOUR MEN INJURED.


Four Italian laborers were injured by an explosion
in the tannery of A. Bowsky a. sons, at No. 22o East
Fifty irst-st, yesterday afternoon. Costly furs are
tanned by the firm I'm two buildings, one OF which
is an old, two-story rookery the rear end OF the
lot Dirt Is removed from the furs In the rear
building by rubbing the flrs In mixture OF sawdust
and flour and then whirng the skins about In CEN
t1fugaI machines. After the sawdust mixture has
done its work It falls into the cellar Yesterday after
noon the firm hired ashman TO remove some OF the
dust from the cellar and the four Italians were
set 10 work One Of the Italians held candle too
close to one Of the centrifugal machines which was
in motion. Instantly the flying dust ignited like
powder and there explosion which knocked
their clothes on fire. Flames went up through tho
rear building 10 the roof and an alarm sounded.
Fargoso Lotto, of No. So Sullivan-st., and Larboo
Prosater of No 503 Thid-ave, burned seriously
on the face, arms and body. Rosa Josprezt of No.
oo6 East Forty afh-st Antonio Andvilli of No.
l65 Heser-st., burned severely on their faces
and arms. The four mon were removed to the hos
pitai Lotto may die from his burns, but the Others
are exDected 10 recover The flames damaged the
tannery 10 the extent OF 5000 and the loss on
was said TO be about 1000. The buildings and
stock were well insured.
Another dust explosion occurred yesterday morn
Ing In the hopper machine In David StevensOn's
brewery az Tenth-ave and Foreth-st II alarmed
the brewers for the moment, but IL at once as
aimed that scarcely any damage had heen done,
and work went on before. The fire engines
called out but were Immediately sent back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
4 FLYING BRICK FRACTURED HEX Sh ULL.
A YOUNG WOMAN INJURED WHILE STANDING

A YOUNG WOMAN INJURED WHILE STANDING
UNDER TREE IN HER DooRYARD.
The police of East Thirty -ffthst. were searching
Yesterday for a person who late on Monday night
broke the skull of young Mary Johnson with
brick in front Of No. 225 East Twenty eighth ST.
Mary and her sister Ella TO this city from their
homo I'm sweden a fcw months ago In search OF en-
nloyment and lately they hired room In the
TWEEN ty eiahthst house. They said 10 be
modest and respectable young women. The house
In which they boarded is an oh-fashioned frame
structure set back far from the sidewalk, and the
large front yard has several trees in IL few
nights ago somebody threw stone at a tree while
they were standing under 1t, but the missile fell to
the ground without hurting them.
On Monday night the sisters passed the quarters
Of Hook and Ladder Company 40. 7, few doors from
their home, and Foreman James NJ. Nugent walked
with them TO the yard. They stopped to talk under
one of the trees the gate Suddenly they heard
noise I'm the branches above them, and the next
instant brick fell through the tree. The missile
struck Mary Johnson glanciDg blow on the side
Of her head and then fell the right foot Of
Foreman Nugent Mary's skull fractured by the
GLOW and she fell senseless to the ground. Nugents
shoe was cut open and his foot bled freely from an
ugly wound. lie called the police and Mary Johnson
vas sent IN an ambulance TO Bellevue Hospital
Her condition critical yesterday and the surgeons
did not have much hope of saving her life. Nugent
said he thought the brick was thrown from window
of a fiat house opposite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
cprAr DAMAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Altoona Penn, July "a waterspout broke over
this city at about 10 O'Clock tonight doing great
damage The rain coming down in torrents.
overlooking the streets and bursting sewers Reports
from South Fork arc that the great viaduct IS In
danger and no trains from the West have come In
since O'Clock The Junlata is rising beyond bounds
at Tyrone. Kittannng Point Reservoir this city s
water supply is expected to break, as the water Is
pouring over It's banks like small Niagara. Should
il 60 the city's loss Will be 100000. The damage
bv the waterspout Is widespread Mrs. II. L>NlchOl-
SON wife OF the Pennsylvania ticket agent was struck
by lightning and Is not expected TO recover. The
Pennsylvana agent at HodaysbuIg, A. NJ He'll with
his wife and child, found unconscious In their
home from the effect OF a stroke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
culRGEs or BR1BERY 1Y CITY oOyrRA crs.


Baltimore, July (SpeciaD.-The recent city oil
contract, about which charges of bribery were in
vesugatcd by the City Council, has now been taken
up by the grand jury and some interesting develop
mcnts are promised. According to the testimony
before the committee Of investigation appointed by
the Council, City Councilman Hayden was asked by
Charles H. NicoaI an oil interested I'm the con-
tract to withdraw his opposition to the mode Of award
Ing the contract. Mr. Hayden declined. and, 1t Is
alleged Mr.. Nicola offered him 300 to change his
mind. The investigation then took wider range
and the awarding of contracts in former years was dis
cussed. The Republican majority of the invesu-
eating committee employed Charles J. Bonsparte as
O., connse and II was said to-day that the next step
taken would be 20 ayralgn the chief OF one OF the
departments In the City Government before the grand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
THOUGHT TIE c1Ax-HAlGAD1 WERE AFrER HIM.

THOUGHT THE CL4NNAIGABL WE'RE AFTER HIM.
Chicago, July spec George ". Hull, mining
engineer Of Leadvillc COl jumped from the second
story window OF the Safest front OF the Palmer
House 70 the sidewalk to-day, striking on his head
and fracturing his skull that he will probably die
About 2 80 o'clock the passerSby on Satest. were
Mortified to entirely naked, except that
his head enveloped in a sheet standing on the
cornce of the third story of the hote directly tho
store Of Lapham Co. They saw the stoOp till
he reached the edge of the cornice Then he swung
himself outward and dropped. largo sign pro-
jeced Laphams store, leaving space OF several
feet between its upper edge and the wall Into this
pocket the fell allghtng on his back. He seemed
stunned by the shock and remained stll White Patrick
Sullivan and Officer OToale procured ladder, which
they placed against the sign with the idoa Of rescuing
him As they started to ascend the ladder Hull stood
up, giared for moment at them and dived headlong
past them TO the stone pavement where he lay gasp
ing. He taken to room in the hotel. whore he
was attended by Dr. Horsey. The physician said
Hu had sustained fracture of the skull, but he could
not tell whethcr his injuries would prove fatal. lie
said the man evidently suffering from acute mania
Hull has been at the hotel since Saturday night
lie had been at Washington as delegate TO the National
Cony enton OF the Patriotic Sons Of America. and
on his way home to Leadve. Yesterday he developed
signs OF Insanity and told relative that the Clan
nae ael people after him on account of the
Cronin affair aud he feared they would kill him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
g ,ory u,oKIy PARDONED BY THE GovERSoB.

Springfield, H., July (speciaD-Governor fisei
today granted pardon to Joseph chestcrhe'a hAcMn
,rbo Is serving five years sentence at Joliet pen'
tsntIary for completely in the election frauds az chi
cago At the general election of 1854, by which IL was
sought TO control the state Legislature ana prevent
tho reelection of General John A Logan to the senate
w.k,ns term would have expired August 10. and the
covernors action meets with general condemnation
among leading Republicans ..-
In nariontng Mackn the Governor says; ih's
,noh can ne said in mitigation of Msckin's OFFENCE
His pertury was purely defensive, and was not dc
signed to affect the lfe liberty or property OF any
hv and had II not been committed in try ing TO escaps
,ror, tho consequences Of another offence OF which 20
was accused and which people justly regard WIN
alarm it is only fair TO presume that IL woon nav
a,rrac,ed no more attention than any ordinary case
:, ,ar,,,rv and his punishment would have been In all
o,,dSability less than that nxed by the laiy e, ~
scott H. W. seymour, w. Penn Nixon' 'oseRn Mec.x'
pW Patterson Lyman J. Gage, A. a. CS,pop'Gf'
a. NJ Wright s. B. Raymond, senator FsrwoI- J. n.
Mcvcker. Judge Tusblll judge Biodges. ana u n:hs ny
,hsr names equally prominent. were suAchod 10 'ns
petition for Mackn's reeas"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
.cn1nrNr DIE TO cR1MuyAL cARELEssNEs

ACCIDENT DUE To CRl MIN AL CAhEIlES>N fS>o
New.Iiaven Conn, July Ell Mix, the coroner
who has been investigating the accident on the New
York. New-Haven and Hartford Railroad on satur
day. handed his report to state Attorney Ooottle this
afternoon He finds that the accident was caused
bv the criminal carelessness of Thomas Shields a
section boss. Shields was in charge of gang Of men
repairing the track where the accident occurred The
way train passed the spot in safety and Coroner Mix
thinks shields laid out too much work be done before
the arrival Of the limited express, and Is OF tho
opinion that the rails, which we're LAID after tho
way train had passed, were only partially spiked.
Shields could easily have tagged the train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
uHE BBULE SIOUX CHIEFS AGAINST THE BILL

Lower Brue Agency, Oak, July 2.-The Sioux Com
mission arrived here yesterday, and soon afterward
Iron Nation Big Man and Medicine Bull called Iron
Nation is the old head chief Of the Brule Sioux and
strong opposer OF last years bill His authority and
influence was much weakened by his followers leaving
him and signing the bill All the old chiefs now know
that lands IN soveray means the loss Of power and
prestige, therefore the conservative and non-pro-
rressive among them oppose the bill. Fortunately
these old men are more than equailed by the young
men OF more activity and intelligence ms pro
essve element the Commissioners have tried IN every
Sav 70 vain and with pronounced success. councn
was hs,S This evening az which the commissioners
explained the difference bews"o IVA DrossA' ~"" A>'
yeArs bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
T-Ur SHAH AT WINDSOR CASTLE.

london July 2.-1he Shah. after receiving Lori
Salisbury and the other members Of the Cabinet ana
the members OF the diplomatic corps to-day, DC
parted for Windsor Castle. Upon his arrival az inc
Castle the Shah was received by the queen at 'he
state entrance.
The Prince and Princess Of wales and family met met
the shah in the vestbule OF the Opera House ms
evening. The Princess and the Shah occupied seats
of honor he Princess wearing gifts presented 10 her
on the occasion OF her silver wedding: Ihe nous.
was filled with a brilliant audience Ella Russell az
the reuuest of the Prince Of Wales, sang caro- Nome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03

DROWNED BY THE SINKING OF FERRYB0Af
birmingham. Ala, July "a dispatch to The Age
Heraldn from wetumpka. Ala. says: Three negroes
wore drowned by the accidental sinking Of ferryboat
at Hatcher's Ferry, the Talapoosa River late last
evening Five other persons narrowly escaped,
some OF them drifting down the river for mile.
Two wagons loaded with merchandise for Wetumpka
merchants were also lost. The accident IL said U
have heen caused BY caIelessness.p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03

THE LITTLE GIRL HAD HEAD FOR BUSINESS.
Kate Brophy. ago ten years, was handed over 70
the charge of Mr.. Gerry's society by ne ifrmohs
ro,,ce ON Monday night. Kate is the daughter o1
patrick Brophy. a uquor shop keeper. At No. a.o3l
M.n-st West Farms. On Sunday night the police
.restcd her father for selling beer and closed bis
shon Kate's mother Is dead. and no one else being
81 hand the little glI started In tapping beer and
managing the place. Policeman Arthur Jesser found
her IN charge, dealing out beer 70 room fur OF
customers he took her from behind the oar. orove
he castomsrs cut and closed NE place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
THE AMERICAN RIFLE TEAM WINNERS.
QUESTIONING ANOTHER BRITISH TEAM
EACH RANGE.

London. July 2.-The Massachusetts, rife team con-
tested with the Royal BERKSHIRE Volunteer team TO-DAY
on Lord Wantage's noted Churn Range, although II
was thought probable at one time that they would
shoot on the new Wimbledon Range. Lord Vantage,
viscount Bury and other notables were present Tho
sun was shining brightly. The totals made by the
American marksmen at each range follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03
r,v,cu GARNET CRISIS IMPENDING,

Paris. July 2-The belief exists in political circles
- .hot cabinet crisis will result from the charge
made bv NJ. de Cassagnac in the Gambler Of Deputies
last Saturday that NJ. Thevenet, Minister OF Justice
was the accomplce Of NJ Meyer IN the Crcdit Mobler
frauds for connection with whcn NJ Meyer mas oeen
-. -, II ,s r,,moreh that both NJ Thevenet
9' snd NJ Rouyer Minister of Finance are determined
TO resign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-03

Ottawa J,ly (speelaD.-The Department. OF
r,s,,ce has becn advised that s. L. kohlmeyer an
absconder from Butler County, Penn has been com
nitted for extradition at Toronto. on charge OF
n,rgerv and uttering forged papers As the prisoner
cannot give any valid reason why proceeIng, snout
he snnlication for a warrant for exiradlhoh IN 10"
day