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New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
THE FIGHT AT MAsSI-KEsSE
MEASURES TAKEN TO PREVENT FURTHER CON-
FIICTs BETWEEN BRITISH AND
PORTUGUESE

London. NAV 25.-Further details concerning inc
fight which took place May II near MassikeSse DC
tween the British and Portuguese, have been receWeu
here from Lorenzo Marques. appears that the Port
guese were marching upon Fort salisbury ana "neu
they were within twenty yards of that place the BRUSH
south Africa Company's police fired on them, killing
seven and wounding twenty of the Portuguese ioree
The British admiral at Delagoa Bay reports that inc
Portuguese assumed the offensive. The admiral adds
that the Portuguese massed near Umtasas hrHai
whence tbey marched upon Fort salisbury In order to
make an attempt TO capture that place.
Lisbon, May 25.-The Portuguese at the time OF the
fight on May II were within their own lines at Mass
Kcsse ard 700 yards from the depot Of the Mozambique
Company. The newspapers here concur In denonncihs
the persistent efforts Of the British South Africa Com
pany to prevent an understanding between Great
Britain and Portugal. NJ, .
An official dispatch received here from BeiTa SAYS
that the Governor General Of Mozambique has MADE
an agreement with the British Consul at Ee!r by Wncn
measures will be taken TO prevent any further cOhcts
taking place between the British and Portuguese
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
HE CHASED MRS. TYLFoRD WITH KNIFE
A DRUNKEN BUTLER MAKES PANIC IN THE
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
George Merritt butler for Frank Tilford. Of the
firm of Park & Tilford. while under the influence
Of liquor on Saturday afternoon made desperate
attempt to kill Mrs. Tilford and the women ser
wants employed at Mr.. Tilfords cottage at Cedar
hurst. Long Island. He was chasing Mrs Til
ford and the Others through the house with
large carving knife in his hand when their screams
attracted the attention of Christopher Cornelius,
the gardener. who went to the rescue and sue
ceeded In capturing and disarming Merritt after
hard struggle.
Mr.. Tilford was away from home. Mrs Til
ford prostrated by the excitement and is still
confined to her bed. Merritt was taken in charge
by Officer Kane. Of Far Rockaway. for whom the
gardener dispatched q messenger after he had cap
tured the would-be murderer. Yesterday morning
Cornelius appeared as complainant against Mer-
ritt. making charge Of assault before Justice
Smith. who committed Merritt to the county jail
for ten days. During the afternoon Maggie
Smith. o servant in the employ Of Mr. Tilford,
appeared before Justice Smith and made q charge
of larceny against Merritt. She alleges that he
stole some jewelry from her room. Merritt
will have to answer this charge at the cXpira-
tion Of his term OF imprisonment.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
MINOR TROUBLES OF BUSINESS MEN.


Hooper Gore, manufacturers of fine hats for the
retail trade, doing business at No. 19 West Fourthst,
with q factory at Nos. 81 to Sc Elery-st, Brooklyn,
made an assignment yesterday TO James s. Wett with
out preference. The members Of the firm were
Rachel A. Hooper, Calvin Gore and Carlos Gore. The
latter was special partner. Rachel A. Hooper is the
wife Of Nicholas A. Hooper. The latter failed in the
same business about twenty years ago. He failed
second time in 1887, the name Of the firm then being
Hooper & Pryor Nicholas A. Hooper assumed his
wies name in business In consequence of his former
failure The total capital Of Hooper Gore was said
to be $4,000.
Deputy Sheriff Tracy received attachment yes
terday for S61 $50 81 obtained by sylvester y
LHommedieu & Co. against the star Rubber Com
pany of Trenton The same deputy sheriff received an
attachment against the Trenton China Company OBJ
tained by II. G.. Argell, for S17,902 90. The Co
umbia Rubber Company also placed an attachment on
the Trenton China Companys property yesterday for
81 ,145 81.
Perclval Knautt & Co. obtained an attachment yes
terday against Albert and Adolph Heller of Germany
for 81 o94 49, certified copy of the attachment was
served upon Anton Schwarz Of the Brewers Exchange
who was supposed 10 have personal property OF
the Helers I'm his possession schwaz denied that he
had any.
Judge Pratt of Brooklyn. recently appointed Ben1a-
min Cronen receiver for the clothing firm Of Levy
Brothers d. Co. In Broadway, and Judge Patterson, OF
this CITY, appointed Henry Winthrop Gray receiver OF
the same company. Yesterday Judge Pratt made an
order 70 show cause why Mr.. Gray, Sheriff Gorman OF
York and other persons should not be RESTRAINED
from interfering with the properly OF tne nfm unel!
is udicaly decided who Is the lawful receiver OF the
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
DELEGATES BILL ADVANCED.
PASSING ITS SECOND READING IN THE NEW.
FoUNDLAND HOUSE.
ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THE OFFICIAL FLAGS
FROM BEING HoIsTED ON THE QUEENS
BIRTHDAY-LoRD KNUTsFoRD's BILL
NOT TO BE WITHDRAWN.
IpY rBLEaRApa TO THE rRIpusRI

st. Johns, n. F., May 25.-In the House Of As
sembly Saturday night the delegates draft Of a
bill TO enforce the modus vvcndi the arbitration award
and the treaties passed its second reading Only three
members voted against 1t. The measure is to be in
force only one year. The British Government has not
accepted it, and Lord Knutsford's bill will not be
withdrawn dispatch from the delegates in London
asked that the third reading be deferred until further
advices shall have been received. The Council will
pass the delegates measure unanimously The
assigned for passing 1t is to sustain the delegates
pledges The bin is less coercive than Lord Knutsfods
The Queens birthday yesterday, and on satur-
day night the halyards OF the fagstsfs the Gov
ernment House and the Colonial building cut TO
prevent the hosting Of the flags. An attempt TO burn
the flagstaff the Government House failed the at
tempt indicates the anti-Britsh feeling.
London. May o6.-In the lobby Of the House Of Com
today the Newfoundland delegates expressed
their disappointment at the unconcatory attitude of
the Government in preparing to proceed with Lord
Knutsfords bill in regard to Newfoundland on Thurs
day, also in Withholding definite assurance that the
Newfoundland Legislatures bill would be regarded
a purely temporary settlement of the questions In
dispute.
Paris. Mey 25.-Admiral vallon has been appointed
president OF the committee of the Chamber OF Deputies
appointed to consider the Newfoundland bill.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
NO WORD OF PURSUED OR PUBSUER.
THE ITATA LIKELY TO BE TRANSFERRED TO
AMERICAN NAVAL oFFICERAsHoULD
u

Washington, May 25-The fact that no word was re-
oetved at the Navy Department to-day from the
Charleston is taken Indication that SHE mas gone
on down the Peruvian coast toward Callao.
RespectIng the reiterated statements coming from
Paris to the effect that the insurgents have arranged
70 surrender the Iata the United States Naval au
thoriues when she reaches Chill, the oh'als Oh tie
Navy Department stand mute. 1t may be sa~o'
however that there have heen negotiations between
this Government and the Chilan insurgents upon the
subject Inasmuch rs the Insurgents have not oeeh
recognized by the Government Of the Unite states as
beirerents they have absolutely no status that would
admit Of negotiations with them by the United states
Government still 1t is plainly evident That some
of An understanding has been or Is expected to be
reached which will result in the easy transfer OF inc
Itata to either Admiral McCann or Admiral Brown'
shorld she reach Chill. This Of course. wouio 'not
take the shape of agreement but the intmauon
r,o, alrpadv have beon conveyed TO American Naval
niicers az Iououe by the insurgents that such course
viii be pursued and doubtless this has formed te psS
II many of the cable dispatches that have asSen ot"cel
WashIngton and IquiQue during the last two weeks.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
FAILED FOR A MILLION.
ANOTHER SHOE FIRM MAKES AN ASSIGN:
MENT.
POTTER, WHITE & BAYLEY's SUSPENSION A
SURPRISE TO THE TRADE IN BOSTON.
isY TELEGRAPn TO TIE TnIDUSEl


Boston. May 25.-Boston's business men
were surprised this afternoon to learn that the
wellknown boot and shoe house of Potter. White
& Bayley, Of No. 1870 Summer-st, had suspended.
The firm has done a business of two millions
year, and while of late there have been intima-
tions that its credit was shaking, seeming denial
was given to them by the firm promptly meeting
its liabilities fast as due. An assignment for the
benefit of the creditors has been made to George
S. Bullens president of the Revere Bank. William
Henry Allen of the firm of Allen, Field * Law
renee, and Edward IL Dunn, of the firm of Dunn,
Green IL Co., and the assgnees will proceed at
once TO prepare statement of liabilities and
assets to be laid before the creditors. AS soon
this can be done meeting of the creditors will
be called.
The surprise Of the public at the announcement
of the failure was the greater because of the
denial by the firm over their own signature last
Saturday, of the report that their liabilities TO the
Hill Shoe Company, of Memphis, were $19s,0OO,
or that the failure of that company would seriously
cripple them. OF the causes that brought about
the failure but little be definitely stated, for
the junior member of the firm, speaking for the
others, said that he could make no statement at
present either to the causes liabilities or assets
The assignees had but little TO say; In fact,
they could not say anything, for the failure was
a surprise to them as well as to the general public.
Estimates of the liabilities by gentlemen in the
same lpe placed the amount at from S75O,OoO to
81 100000 The firm consists Of John
c.. Potter, Howard NJ Stephens and
Frank c. Potter The last named is the
son Of John c. Potter, who is the only member
of the original firm who is now living, Mr.
Bayley having died in December, 1883, and Mr..
White having died in June, 1885 Mr.. Bayley
left an estate of S344, 200. The interest of Mr..
White expired in June, 1886, at which time Mr..
Potter admitted his son Frank G. and Mr. Stephens,
the latter having long been an employe of the
house.
The firms factories are at Pennington, n. IT,,
and at Cochituate, Mass. Until recently it also
manufactured at NJ. n. Arnold's factory at North
Abingdon. large portion of the trade has been
South and West They have sold the Bent
brogan" largely, the finer grades being left quite
generally to other concerns
1t is thought on the street that the falling off in
Western and Southern trade had much to do with
the failure though the firm was supposed to he
doing a good business elsewhere. The firm pur
chased most of its sole leather from Hoyt Brothers
leather from Allen, Field & Lawrence and from
Dunn, Green & Co., and these houses are doubt
less the largest merchandise creditors. Mr.. Dunn,
however. expressed the opinion that the banks
were still larger creditors, and that the bulk OF the
Indebtedness was there.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
EUROPE AND THE WORLDS FAIR.
A SUGGESTION THAT SOME AMERICAN CROSS
THE OCEAN TO CORRECT MsAPPRE-
TENSIONS AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

TENSIONS AND MISREPRESENTATION.
London May 25.-James Dredge Editor of En-
gineerfng,D whose efforts 10 arouse English interest,"
In the Columbian Exposition at Chicago have already
been noticed in these dispatches is in direct communi
cation with the authorities in reference to the appoint
ment of the British Commission He says the arrange
ments for the commission stu Incomplete, ana
thinks this is not remarkable as nothing, he adds.
seems to be done from Chicago to hasten them In his
opinion the dispatch printed here few days ago. pur-
porting to come from Chicago, about the abandoBment
OF the Chicago Exhibition an international uhuer-
taking has had damaging influence with the general
public. The announcement that foreign exhlDts arc
TO be received only incidentally is naturally accepted
as being at least well founded. Continuing, MIR.
Dredge said:
"This malicious dispatch-for shall assume IL TO be
malicious until officially informed to the contrary-is
likely TO innict damage on the exhibition In other
minds than that of the general public The other day
an important Official who has taken much interest In
the Chicago Exhibition, assured me that the internar
tonal character would be abandoned, but found his
only authority for so thinking this dispatch There
auuears to me only one way by which attacks OF this
kind which will no doubt be repeated. can be met and
repeIled with success Let some one who commands
confidence and respect. come from Chicago ana pass
few weeks in this country, TO tell the pubic the ru
the actual truth, about the Exhibition linen leu MIN
do the same thing in France and in Germany by
this simple universal interest would De awak-
ened and untrue dispatches would lose all their power
man in Chicago who could do this work perfectly is
Mr. Butterworth. He fought the battle of the Exhbi-
ton at Washington, he is known and highly respected
in Europe and he Is orator Moreover, he could
never be accused Of having any interests but those OF
the Exhibition at heart. If such action is promptly
taken all further mischief OF this kind will cease ana
had impressions now existing will be removed. One
OF tho statements published sincerely hope is trne-
that the scheme to win over the British and Ion
tinenta press by the establishment OF an EXHIBITION
press bureau has been abandoned. ] may add that
Sir Henry Wood cordially indorses all that have Just
said.o
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
A CHICAGO PRAIRIE FIRE.
STAMPEDE OF AN EXCURSION PARTY WHILE
INSPECTING SUBURBAN LOTS.

Chicago May 25.-Between 1000 and 5000 people
from this city who went out TO Calumet Heights yester
day TO inspect suburban lots compelled to run for
their lives before prairie fire. Some boys threw
matches into the dead prairie grass. brisk north
eastery wind blowing and the blaze started in
the southeaserly portion Of the plated prairie the
flames spread and advanced with tremendous rapdiE.
A stampede of the crowd followed. Men, women and
children oSted each other In their wild fight from the
advancing fire. The scattering dwellings In the vicinity
in great danger and their occupants. leaving their
goods behind, joined in the fight Fortunately the
prairie grass had been mown from the northern part
OF the tract and the fire, running out Of fuel abated
before 1t reached the houses Two police officers were
severely burned while fighting the flames back from the
durpl
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
NEW SHIPS FOR THE HAWAIIAN TRADE.

San Francisco May 25.-COntracts have been let in
Glasgow for the construction Of two steel ships for the
Hawaiian trade One of the ships is TO be of $500
tons and the other of 1000 tons, and they will cost
abcut 100000 each. They are destined for tine car
rying trade and will ply between san Francisco Port
Townsend afd the Hawaiian Islands The Intersland
Navigation Company Of Hawaii, will be part owners,
and ship.owners here will also be interested.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
RUSSIAN MEASURES AGAINST THE HEBREWS.

ST. Petersburg May 25-It is reported here that the
Russian Government is preparing for wholesale series
Of domciliary police visits throughout this city and It's
suburbs and that all Hebrews discovered Will be I'M
prsoned and conveyed, later Oh. to the Hebrew Pale
1t is added that the programme for this movement Will
be ready in about two weeks.
1t is stated that General Ignatief, Governor Of the
Province Of Kieff, speaking to colleague in regard to
the Hebrews said recently g. will make Kief too hot
for the whole brood OF rascals rights or no rights :"
REPORTS received here from Kief Indicate that this
policy is being vigorously carried out.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
A BRILLIANT BALL IN PARIS.

Paris, May 25-The British Charitable Fund ball at
the Hotel Continental tonight was the most brilliant
affair of the season. The British Ambassador and
Lady Lytton and all the prominent members of the
British and American colonies were present, the guests
including Mr.. whitelaw Reid, the United States Min
ister: Mr. Thomas b. Reed, ex-spealier of the Amer-
can House of Representatives, Premier Mercer, Of
Quebec and Mr. Fabre, the Canadian Agent.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
4 REVOLVER TO PRESERVE ORDER.
wIILIAMsBRIDGE TRUSTEES HAVE A LIVELY
MEETING.

wILLIAMsBRIDGE TRUSTEES HAVE LIVELY
MEETING.
President Duncan, Of the Williamsbrdgc Board of
Trustees found occasion last night while presiding
over meeting Of the trustees TO draw revolver on
ex-village Clerk Delahanty. The trustees had met
for the purpose Of paying of men employed on public
works. They were compelled to engage an expert to
open the SAFE exClerk Delshanty, it was said, re-
fused to reveal the combination. While the expert
at work Delahanty entered the room and Trustee
Robert Madden asked him what business he had there
Deahanty struck Madden, it was said, and rough
and-tumble fight followed Madden was severely
handled and President Duncan went TO his rescue.
Mr. Duncan drew a revolver after Delahanty bad at
tackled him. He told Delahanty that he would shoot
him II he laid hands on him. Others then interfered
and serious trouble prevented.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
THE STEAMER HUDSON GOES ASHORE.
STRANDED FOR DAY on THE TREAHHERoUS
NORTH CAROLINA COAST.

Norfolk, May IS (spcclaD.-The steamer Hudson'
Of the Cromwell Lire, from New-i0rk TO New
Orleans with a cargo OF general merchandise,
went ashore two miles south of BODY isiand
This morning at 10 O'Clock. NInety-sx passengers
were aboard At 100 p. m. a telegram from Kitty
Hawk " c.. stated that she was lying easy. The
Merrts telegraped for their steamers Peed and Jones
TO 20 10 her assistance once although the captain
said he wanted no assistance. telec am from Kitty
Hawk at 80 p. m. says:
The steamer Hudson went ashore IN dense fog. she
having host her reckoning The captain has confidence
that he can work her of. Captain Hubbard, OF the
Nae's Head Life-savng Station secured volunteer
crow and went TO her He took OF five Of the passen
gers who were frightened the rest remained aboard.
The impression Is that she will hUat at hgh water,
which IS at l =. III.
The confidence OF the captain was justified. for
third telegram from Kitty Hawk, received tonight
states that the Hudson mad Coated.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
MANY NATIVES KILLED BY A

MANY NATIVES KILLED By A FRENCH FORCE.
Paris, May 25-Dispatches received here from
Grand Bassam, French town of Upper Guinea, on
the Gold Coast of Africa the mouth OF the Bassam
River say that the French expedition sent into the
interior In order 10 avenge the death Of two French
travellers has fought battle with force OF about
500 natives. killing many of them and subdulng the
surrounding country.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
AUSTRALIA TO JOIN TIE POSTAL UNION.

Vienna, May 25-The Australian delegates to the
Postal Congress have announced that the Australian
colonies will ioin the International Postal Union in
October
Panama, May 17.-Bovia has entered the Universal
Postal Union, and there will hereafter be improve
ment In the postal communication between that
country and the United states.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
ANOTHER IYVgsrgGATJOy IN cBJCaGo

Cmcdgo' May 20 lspeciaD THE aunOuncement was
nhue uns evening that tho Gland Jury had summoned
.ne DoAo oi County Commissioners 10 appear before it,
10 ohe Knew what Tie sudden order meant and there
was much speculation as 10 whether or not another
doodle investigation was To be started. Ever since
the Grand Jury convened, rlmor has been rife TO ue
e.eet 9, @ taat me Board would he investigated No one
what the charges are. ~ -'0'' "''' h"u "N' 'O'~
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
THE POPE's ENCYCLICAL.

Rome May 25.-The Pope has ordered popular trans
latons of his recent encycca letter to be distributed
to workingmen of all countries The encyccal is con-
sidered as dehntve conservation Of the tendencies
Of Cardinal Manning and Cardinal Gibbons, opposed
10 the French economic school under Bishop Freppel ;
and as direct development of Cardinal Gibbons's
attitude in regard the knights Of Labor. President
Carnot Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph
have sent messages to the Pope congratulating him
upOn the encyclical letter.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

Messrs L. T. Appold, e. D. Miller, John W. Rice and
Abort F. Fox. The Board Of Church Extension TO
ported total receipts for two years $4,000 an in
crease Of $4,000 The cash in the treasury brings MP
the assets to 8213,619. The Synod laid apporton-
ment for this Board Of $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
NOT COUNT KALNoKY's NEPHEW

Vienna May 25.-Inqulrics made here show that
Baron Rudolf Kaln0Ey de Korospatak, who is SAID 10
have fought duel yesterday In Chicago with Young
southerner, is not a nephew Of Count Kalnoky OF
this city. Count Kanoky has relative bearing the
name Of Rudolf Kalnoky de Korospatak, nor has he
a relative now in America.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
ery,y1NG ouT OF SYMPATHY.

Boston, May 25.-The marbe-cutters employed by
J. W. Tufts and A. d. Puaer & Sons, soda fountain
manufacturers of this city, have struck because the
firms mentioned proposed doing work for John
Matthews d Sons Of New-YOrk. whose men are on
strike for a reduction Of hours.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

2,o42 This year forty nine vessels owned and lifted
out in Victoria have sailed north, their tonnage aggre
eating 32o3, and their aggregate value being S4255o
One thousand and eighty two engaged In seal
hunting, 643 being white men and 439 Indians.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
rlGHrEEN or rHE Crew Had YELLOW FEVER.

The steamship Plato Captain Rendle, arrived here
vesterday from Santos and Rio Janeiro, and Will be
detained al Quarantine until to-day for dsinfecton
Eighteen OF the crew sent to Il hospital at Rio
Janero on March on the voyage to santos suffering
from yellow fever All board have been quite
well since leaving Rio Janeho for Hew'iorA "n
Aprl &c.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
THE EvAyGELIcAL LUrHERy SYNOD.

Lebanon, Penn, May 95.-At today's session Of the
General synod of tbs Evangelical Lutheran Church the
following persons selected the Board of Mis-
sons The Rev. Messrs. C. 5. Albert. L. A. Hammond,
J. c. Keller W. L. Parsons and George W. Enders.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
A DENIAL BY coNsUL-GEYERAL KING.

Paris May 25.-"La Presse" reports that General
King the United States ConsulGeneral In Paris, Is
about 10 be recalled TO explain his connection with
certain matters which "La Presse" declares TO be OF
serious import General King that the report Is
nnfOunded.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
ITALY TO ADVANCE THE DUT'

ITALY TO ADVANCE THE DUTY ON PETROLEUM.
Rome. NAV 25.-lt is reported that the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs has gone 10 Milan in order to obtain
the Kings signature TO decree advancing the duty
on petroleum II is said that this step Is being taken
on account of the large quantities of petroleum which
are on the way to italy from the United States.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
EIGHT YEARS FOR srrl,rvo soo ooo

." Io"s' may 2o'-frederick e. Mehl. who in
December last WAS discovered % ha,,o emhovy,ed
10000 10 $4,000 from the Mueller p,oher Furni.
tpre Company pleaded guilty on two counts I'm the
Criminal Court today and twas sentenced 10 eight
years In the penitentsry. ~ " 0e'