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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
cuApcEs AGAINST POTTER. LOWELL e. CO.

Boston, Dec (speciaD.-A suit has been brought in
the United States Court by A. f. seeberger o. Co.. OF
Chicago who have applied for receiver for the assets
OF the bankrupt firm of Potter, Lowell & Co. They
claim that Potter, Lowell & Co. had negotiated the
commercial paper Of Seeberger Co. for several
months Last June they received telegraphic re-
quest from the Potter Lowell Company to forward
commercial paper to the amount of $4,000. They
complied and sent five commission notes. each for
Is OOO two of which notes the brokers sold and
accounted for but the other three 1t Is held were
fraudulenty converted to their own use. The Chi
cago firm also charge collusion between the assignee
and the assgn0rs.
Richardson 81 Co., Of Philadelphia. who caused Tie
arrest Of Walter Potter and Wallace D. Lowell on a
criminal charge of having sold certain bonds pledged
az collateral with Potter Lowell Co., did not appear
before the Grand Jury to day when the case was
reached satisfactory settlement OF the matter has
been made. -. 49,. ooo -. H..
Walter Potter states that about S3O0OOOO OF the
Potter Lowell liabilities have been run of by the SET
tlement of notes pledged as collateral on loans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
LITTLE DEMAND FOR LABOR IN PERU.

Panama, Nov. 26.-The following extract from
Panama paper Is Of interest; "we are frequently In re-
CENT of communications respecting the condition OF
the labor market in Peru and invariably that
It is In depressed state. Yet the adventurous con-
tnue to proceed south, and hardly steamer arrives
at Panama without some being on board who regrea
having started for the South in search Of employment
For this reason clip the following lines from tho
weekly English review OF the Callas Porvenr OF NO
yember II For a considerable time past mechanics
NJ ALL kinds miners and workingmen generally, have
been looking to Peru likely field for profitable
employment. That there will be a big demand Tor
labor in the near future is pretty certain but at pres
en we would advise any persons to come here IN
search Of employ ment unless they have contracted 10
do N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
advantageous bargain to sell his land at oneo1a o.
tic prcsent yalue (,heerS and laughter)

advantageous bargain to sell his land at one1a o.
its present value. Cheers and laughter)
Declaring that II Parliament ever reconsdereo Its
constitution the first question discussed would DC uo
excessive representation Of Ireland, LORD salisbury
showed at great length the objections 10 sio"ihe
self governed ireland to send thrtytwo members 10
interfere in English politics. especially after the revea
tons made recently touching the kind OF men lrisn
representatives are and he reminded his audience tha'
when tho English Government was defeated II was
almost always by majority much under tnirty-two.
His Lordshp dated upon the folly of entrustng inc
government Of Ireland to such men. Mr.. Gladstone
he said proposed to withhold land legislation. HOW
long does he suppose thst would bc posslble' An
Irish Parliament would refuse supplies and then what
would he do
Dwelling upon what he called the policy OF double
shutnes Lord Salisbury declared that the disgusting
details of the OShea divorce case were not the real
cause of the antagonsm between the powerful f'ries
now ranged against each other. Mr.. Gladstone was
bent upon the Impossible enterprise OF uniting the
English LIBERAL who is dead against separation ana
the Irish Nationalist who cares for nothing else he
succeeded while things were quiet only py reucencs
and the use OF ambiguous language care not,
Continued the speaker whether Parnel wins or not
II may be a weakness OF human nature. but perhaps
prefer a man fighting desperately Tor MS lire, 70
crew whom he has made and who are now against
him Rut am certain that we now race re;llties.
IL Is no longer possible by dark outlines OF policy 10
effect an impossible coalition - -, -.
Lord Salisbury closed his address with enlogy OF
the work and policy Of the Conservative party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
KILLED AT THEIR WORK.
EIGHT MEN BURIED UNDER A FALLING
FURNACE.
DISASTROUS ACCIDENT AT THE WORKS OF THE
ILLINOIS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY

DlSAoThOuS ACCIDENT AT THE Wohho or II IL
ILLINOIS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY
IN JOLIET.
Joliet, Ill., Dec. 4.-A terrible accident occurred
at the blast furnace department. Of the Illinois
Iron and Steel Companys works to-day lhe
furnace, which was blown out for refining and
repairs, made necessary by recent explosion
which was also attended with loss OF lie, feii
to the ground without warning when men were
engaged at work on it. Eleven men were al
work in the inside at the bottom, and about SIN
on top when the accident occurred. Masonry
work and furnace Innings were piled up on each
other in a confused heap, mingled with the dcad
and dying workmen. A band of willing laborers
at once gathered at the scene and began the WORK
of recovery and rescue. Gathered about them
and urging them to renewed effort were the wall
ing wives and children of the unfortunate men,
Within half an hour they had succeeded in taxing
ont eight persons. Five of the unfortunate men
were dead crushed almost out Of all semDlance
apparently fatally injured.
The killed were Gust Loosa, Nels Larson, Johh
Peterson, Theodore Larson and Stats treucK.
Those fatally injured were Patrick kllilen'
Peter Erickson and August Swanson.
One man was buried in the water-tank anu
another cut in two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
w.vr 4 TARIFF CLAUSE CONSTRUED.

Chicago, Dec. SpeciaD-The Importers Bureau
Of Chicago, comprising 300 importers mas addressed
Letter TO the Secretary Of the Treasury asking for
construction of the following section of the Mckinley
Tariff law
section g. On and after March 1, 1901, all articles
NJ foreign manufacture such as are usually or 0rdl.
nary marked stamped, branded or labelled, ard all
naciages containing such other imported aticles
Shall be plainly marked stamped branded or labelled
In legble English words so as to indicate the county,
OF labelled they shall not be admitted to duty.
The importers say they have no means OF knowing
what the requirements Of the Customs officers Will be
under this section. To carry out literally the terms
of the law, they say, is practically impossible, and
they are anxious p know just how liberal the Dc
partment will be in the matter for there VIII DC no no
end OF difficulty growing out OF such features aS uo
requirement to label minor articles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
TWO LIVES LOST IN A PITTSBURG FIRE.
NIGHT BLAZE IN "A FLAT-HOUsE-scoRES OF
PEOPLE IN PERIL.

NIGHT BLAZE IN "A FLAT-HOUSE-SCORES OF
PEOPLE IN PERIL.
Pittsburg Dec. 4.-Bctween IL 80 and O'Clock this
morning fire broke out from some unknown cause In
The fiat owned by DR.. John Dickson, at Ninth and Penn
aves. The lower floor is occupied by the Kimmet
drugstore. Forty occupants Of the house escaped by
ladders and stairways but Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin, the
janor and his wife, perished. 1t terrible night
for fire. A strong cold wind, filed with flakes Of
men arrived smoke issuing from all of the win
dows, while tongues Of fame shot occasionally from
crevices in the roof Hslfdrcssed forms Of shout
ing for help were at all the windows but sight
that filed the spectators with fear a woman and
two babes at third-story window. II was Mrs. c.
W. Moore the wife Of the steward at the Hotel An
derson Instantly ladders We're run up, and she was
among the first rescued. The top floor occupied
by sixteen persons, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin and fourteen
men employees Of the Hotel Anderson. At the first
alarm Irwin ran down through the halls which were
already filed with smoke, to alarm the occupants
of the rooms. He went far the second
Hoor and then rushed back 10 assist his wife. when
he returned to his room she not there. flned
with anxiety for her welfare he began search of tho
building. lie dashed from room TO room on the fourth
hoor and. not finding her. started for the third. IL
was there he died overcome by the smoke. At the
other end Of the hall his wife, for whom he died per-
isbcd. She had started down stairs, but Ma SUMO
Gated before reaching the third floor. The loss was
$4,000, which was fully covered by insurance. There
we're no fire escapes on the building. j. o. Brown,
enter suit against the owners OF the building Tor no
having fire escapes, as required by law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
SUICIDE OF An ALBANY DEFAUL7ER.
FOUND DEAD ON THE DAY HE WAS TO HAVl
BEEN ARREsTED-HIs STEALINGS
ATIEAST $4,000.


AT LEAST $4,000
Albany. Dec. 4 (special.-The body Oh joseph d.
Abbott a well known man about town, was discoVerea
I'm room In the Windsor Hotel late this afternoon'
Beside 1t partially emptIed bottle OF iaudahunl'
When the fact of his death became known, III soon
leaked out that Abbott defauter. For years
he had been bookkeeper for Henry W. sage Co..
lumber merchants, and the examination OF the books
thus far made shows that his stealngs amounted
TO $4,000. Abbott received a salary OF Soooo'
with commissions which equalled his salary every
year. The firm had implicit confidence In him, ana
detected his crime only by accident Mr.. sage FOUND
on the books that Charles S. Riley Co., OF Phiia
dephia were indebted to his firm for several thousand
dollars q sum much larger than it was usual to allow
to stand. bill sent to Philadelphia brought tho
prompt reply that Riley Co. had paid up all their
indebtedness and that II anything there should be
small balance to their credit.
An expert accountant was put to work on the
hooks and quickly found big discrepancies. The matter
was placed in the hands Of the police yesterday, and
Ablott was to have been arrested to-day. lie went
IN the Windsor last night, and that the last seen
OF him alive. Mr. ADDotts habits have been irregular
since the death Of his wife, year he had spent
money recblessy and foolshy. Five children are
left orphans. sage & Co. are reported to be one oi
the weahiest lumber firms in the country, and the
embezzlement will not materially affect them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
VOTING $4,000 FOR IRISH RELIEF.

MR.. BALFoUR OUTLINING TO THE HOUSE THE
GOVERNMENTS PLANS.
London Dec Ain the House of Commons to-day
Mr. Balfour made a motion that Parliament vote
$4,000 for the purpose Of providing seed potatoes fo
the distressed land oultivators in Ireland The seeo
potatoes Mr. Balfour said not to be given TO tne
people gratis but loan and any one paying reaoS
money would obtain 90 per cent discount This was
only small part Of the to be taken BY inc
TO meet the impending distress In Ireland
II now clear. the winter went on that grea.
pressure would be brought n bear on the Poor La"
authorities who were unable alone I, meet the troubles.
The Government while relying on the Poor Law
authorities TO meet the greater part OF the local
distress, purposed TO employ labor on the consuuc
ton Of railways in Cork Kerry, Galway, Mayo Done
gal and Clare (cheersl. making total Of 2s4 miles.
The contractors would employ the people In the
vicinity Of their homes a rule. Where they lodseo
the employees at the works, they would send weekly
remttances to the workmen's families. In localities
where suffering prevailed and where public works were
impossible special provision would be made. gen
eral system of main and drainage works and the re-
claiming OF lands were among The plans to be under
taken by the Government to relieve the distress.
Colonel Nolan. Member for Galway, a Home Rule
LIBERAL approved Mr.. Balfour's proposals
Mr. Morley commended the spirit OF Mr.. Balf0ur
posas would commit the country to serious financial
burdens. -
The appropriation asked for by MIR Balfour was ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
rvprpOp WILLIAM ON EDUCATION.

Berlin Dec. 4-Speal1ing at the Conference on
Higher Education to-day, Emperor William dwelt
on the value OF school hygiene and gymnastics ana
the necessity of appointing superior officials capable
of guiding the studies If the schools, the Emperor
continued, had done what was required Oh theih'
they would have themselves opened war upon
socialism. The training colleges ought so to in
truct the rising generation that young people should
be capable Of meeting and overcoming the Socialist
movement Not alone the requirement. OF knowiedge
hut the formation of character as TO meet the
necessities of modern life, ought to be the aim OF
education which must be placed upon national basis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
UNEASINESS IN RIO JANEIRO.
DEMAND FOR LIBERTY OF THE PREss-THE
STREETS PATRoLLED BY TROOPS.

A DEMAND FOR LIBERTY OF THE PREsS-THE
STREETS PATRoLLED BY TROOPS.
Rio Janeiro Dec Notwithstanding that the DIM
Guilty between the President and the Ministers regard
ing the punishment Of the officers who wrecked tic
Offices of the '.Tribunn' has been satisfactorily settled
tile city is aciatcd The newspapers demand that the
Government give guarantees securing the liberty OF ne
press Troops pstrollng the streets for the pur-
pose of preserving order
The small agitation still prevailing in Rio Janeiro
will undoubtedly disappear, since the cabinet
quarrel between President Fonseca and his colleagues
which gave rise to il has been already settled. Ihe
cable dispatches, while explaining that the recent
Cabinet crisis was due to difference OF opinion con-
corning the punishment of several officers who had
wrecked the Offices of the newspaper, the Irbuna'
have said nothing In regard to the causes WHICH leu
to that wreckng whether II was the PRESIDENT OF
his Ministers who objected to the punishment ot the
offenders Was the penalty considered too ienlent OF
100 severe and was it ordered by Marshal Fonseca or
by the Minister of War; Some light may be thrown
on the subject By short review Of affairs In Brazil
few wears previous 10 the fall Of the Empire the
officers of the 1st Cavalry Regiment had violent ds
pute with the "Corsario' opposition paper, ana
the editor of the paper having afterward been hlieu
public opinion attributed the murder to some cut
throats paid by the cavalrymen. This accusation
however, was never proved satisfactorily. The Bra
lillian officers OF these days strong supporters Of
the republic and as little disposed TO submit quietly
TO unjust attacks directed against 1t as were their
predecessors In the Imperial army to read calmly news
paper assaults upon the empire. 1t Is likely, there
fore, that the paper wrecked by the former, the
"Tribuna,n is an anti Government organ, which was
revived for doing service during the recent electoral
campaign. It's name formerly the Trlbuna
LIBERAL 1t will be remembered that on December
H. 1885, military revolt was attempted against the
new republican Government, then hardly one month
om. The rebellion was promptly crushed and small
stste of siege proclaimed In RO JsnenO; Inc % oppo
ancs given by the Government that the new and strin,
gent measures did not apply to the press presented
to be unable to continue its publication which would
have been stopped at any rate through lack OF
has been wrecked The guilty officers are more likely
10 have been dealt with mildly by Marshal Fonseca
than by his Cabinet Ministers, sOme OF whom had been
editors themselves and consequently In favor OF
the absolute freedom of the press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
SNoYSrORYS EAST AND WEST.

Lyndonville, W., Dec. 4.-Fifteen inches OF snow
fell last night Railway traffic is somewhat I'M
peded all trains reaching here from three to four
hours late The lumbermen will begin operations
at once and large business is expected
Ampersand saranac Lake, N. T., Dec. 4.-Teh
to twelve inches OF snow fell throughout the Adron'
dack MountaiBs. yesterday and last night Inc
lumbermen are In high spirits
Minneapolis, Ninn Dec. 4.-Reports from nearly
all parts OF Minnesota and North and South Dakota
report snow falling during today. There are three
inches Of snow on the ground III Minneapons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
MIR. CHAPLEAU ADVOCATING RECIPROCITY.

Montreal, Dec AT the nomination of a candidate
for the House of Commons Secretary of State Chapleau
said that while his colleagues In the DOMINION Cablnet
held that the passage of the Mckinley bill was sood
thing for Canada, he thought that 1t was veraoie
calamity, they should have the eest intercourse
with their neiahbors He would declare for the
cest interchange of the produce Of the land sea ana
forest between Canada and the United states but upon
an equal and Just basis. Even II free trade Were
needed 10 further the interests Of the country he woua
vote for IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
LORD SALISBURY ON THE IRISH FIGHT.
GLADSToNIANS-HIS ESTIMATE OF


GLADsToNIANs- ESTIMATE OF
GLADSTONE'S DENIAL.
London, Dec 4.-Lord Salisbury, in his speech at
Materfoot. Lancashire, last night asked what right
Messrs Healy and Sexton and Others who were ying
TO hound Mr.. Parne to earth had to pose as apostles
Of domestic purity. First they backed Parnell and
then the Seventh Commandment, changing from one
horse to another with much indifference and Gym
iesm as man hedging on a racccourse changes wien
be hears something detrimental to his favorite
"n' said Lord Salisbury, "the enthusiasm OF the
Hoeyites Is dlsnterested it is worthy of the highest
applause but II IL Is merely screen for polfical
nanoeuvres, II Is worthy Of the deepest condemnation
Lord Salisbury proceeded to denounce the Glad
StonIans for offering the Chief Secrctaysp for Ire
land to Parne while the fouest things were alleged oi
him and Captain Oshea's action for divorce was pend
Ing. Would any one, he asked, select partner.
banker agent a against whom action for
swindling was pending7 Lord salisbury made s'ir-
castle references to Mr. Gladstone's recollection OF
his interview with Mr.. Parnell at Hawarden last No
vember, and recalled the differences between Lord
Carnarvon and Mr.. Parnell to what occurred be-
tween them at their confidential interview years
ago. lie said no Liberal then thought it scandal
10 believe Mr.. Parnelps statements, and why
should they think now Mr.. Gladstones denial did
not amount to much. II due largely 10 the
brilliant hues Of his imagination, and ought TO be
rcoeived with certain amount Of tudicous criticism.
Referring to the proposal in regard TO Irish affairs
then made by Mr. Gladstone, as divnlged by Mr..
psrne Lord Salisbury declared that the Land question
would be subordinate opc II an Irish Parliament had
control Of the police, because the control Of the po
hce includes the control OF all legislation in regard TO
property. Mr. GIadstOnes proposals. the Premier
asserted. ingenious, and he was surprised that
Psrnells virtue had compelled him 10 refuse them.
Had they been carried into effect every landlord In
i'A'ana would have concluded that it would Ss an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
A c,vITf,tfM Fatal, MISTAKE

Montreal. Dec. 4.-The switchman at the Grand
Trunk station at Lachlne this morning mfstook the
Western express for Lachlne suburban tram, ana
switched it on to the wharf ne Before the mistake
was discovered the engine Of the express train had
n,r,oed into the river The cars remained on the
track Joseph Birse the engineer, is missing. and has
undoubtedly been drowned. The fireman escaped Dy
iuaping into the water. No passengers were injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
HESsIAN FLY IN THE WHEAT.

Chicago Dec. A (speciaD.-The Illinois State Board
Of Agriculture to-day issued bulletin calling attention
TO the recent discovery OF the Hessaan fly In winter
wheat The one,tjons Of this destructive insect have
, h.., notIced within the last few days, but re-
norts are comine from winter wheat county that
Il prevails To an alarming extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

take In the future In regard so Home Rue THIS ao''"
indicates MIR. Parnell's latest tactics.
"a Inttnrs shovnc fbat Ur parnei has made fruitlcss
efforts to prevent the publication of articles ali"
cartoons hostile to him.
London, Dec. 4.The report received from Cork 'as'
night stating that tho municipal authorities tnc.o
had adopted resolution IN favor OF Mr. Psrnon .
retirement from the leadership Of the Nationalist parry
was erroneous. On the contrary, the resolution wa ~
In support Of Mr.. Parnell, and was adopted oy I"
majority Of twenty-One votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
w,,v THE uEIyEr1A DID NOT SAIL.

London, Dec. 4-The statement puonshed thao inc
National Line steamer Helveta had pceh W
,ho poard of Trade from proceeding to after she
wos ready IN sail for New-York was untrue, as was
also the statement that her cargo was being trans
ferred to the steamer Tower Hill. The reason the
steamer did not sail that the company had counter
manded her orders Her cargo VIII be trsnsshipped
hv the Steamer Greece belonging to the same company
which sails ON saturday from London for New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
A NEW RACE TRACK IN yEW-JERSEY.

Asbury Park, n. j.. Dec. speciaD.-The Drum
mond Driving Park Association has been incorporated
The assc citation has tract Of land mile west of
Asbury Park and halfmilc rarlng track. The OIL
cer for the present are follows President John
DrmmmOnd secretary, William l.. Coward treasurer
Robsrt D:rumcnd. all Of Asbury Park. large
grand stand Is now being erected. Tie arst races
Will be on Saturday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
1ycyryryG ON LONG ISLAND.

Jacob Blumberg was driving home 70 say"iie' L. IT,
from oakdae on wednesday night with team OF valuable
-. when one OF :he animals struck by lightning
and killed The other badly stunned and Bumbers
had narrow escape. Lightning also struck the house
Of Isaac g. Terry sayyillc doing considerable damage
and severely shocking the family numoer o trees anu
,o.a,.,h polss were also damaged BY tho lightning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
m prrln GREAT PACKING HOUSE.

Chicago, Dec, 4 tspeciaD.-Fowler Bros OF the
go,Amercan 'Provision Company today apphea
-, ,h. ,,v bul,cing department for a permit to con-
struct a new packing house the site of the old
building at the stockyards which was burned down
ssvcr, months ago. The new structure Is TO De SIX
stories high and will be ,Sosd doass u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05
pp1Jc,oUs PERSECUTION IN PERU.

Panama. Nov. 26.-The Callao "Porvenir,' OK NO
yembcr II, says: Service was being held In Mr. ZEN
zott's place of worship in Gale Colon on IhurSoay
night when the meeting was iGterrup~a oy n'Vo
howlInr and throwing stones at the building. 1t Is
said that ignorant people melted TO these acts OF
violence by a priest who was subsequently arrested
II Is pity that somc clergy Of the Catholic Chnrcn
In this country are unwfse enough TO seek 10 TViVe
religious persecution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-05

HER CATTLE PROHIBITION PARTLY REMOVED.
Berlin Dec. 4-The Bundesrath to day rescinded th'
prohibitions on the importation Of cattle from Austria
Hungary sweden, Norway and Denmark