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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19

Bordentown. " J, June 1S.-A large barn DeionSine
20 william Moore Of Florence. few miles from mere
was struck by lightning last night and burhed' le
body of a man was found in the ruins H.
Des Moines, June 16-Reports from all over inc
STATE show that the rain the past twenty four hoS nus
been exceedingly heavy, and some damage anu o9 "a "a
I,to ,s renoried The Rock Island road at Casey Is
r'.,od ont and trains DELAYED. The town is mum
da,od ond two girls are reported drowned there.
1II,n,r strucl, the insane asylum at Car.nda, but
Ttflc damage was DONE Crops were damaged by , all
and stock killed by lightning in the vicinity oi for'
aIron Ohio. June 10 (specaD-Lightnng caused caused
the explosion of boiler at the Wg' Tenr Ea @ older
stafy iniuring John Harvey and seriously mutihs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
ro 1o1v rur rIEEr IN REHRING SEA.

San Francisco, Cal, June 1S-The United states
steamers MChicsn and Alert left here this morning to
join the other Government vessels In Behring Sea.
The revenue steamers Bear and Rush are already
north and the Thetis and Corwin sailed yesterday. The
Marion Is 10 go up shortly and take the latest orders
II only became to-day Just what the orders
No vessels seized this to be sent away,
as was the Black Diamond last summer. Every
vessel encountered is 10 be warned and memo
randum Of the date and place win be entered IN the log
of Revenue steamers. If. after having beer warned
the vessel is caught sealing she will be seized and
escorted 10 Ounaaska there the skins Will be removed
and stored, and the officers and crew will be taken
to Naval transport steamer which Is to be sent up
either from this port Or the Sound for this speclal
purpose force of marines will guard all poachers,
and there will be few, if any, put into the courts
The Alaska Commercial Company has been awarued
the contract for taking 600 iopas of coal to Ouna-
laska to supply the Government fleet during the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
STRUCK BY Il TORNADO.
LIGHTNING AND WIND DO MUCH DAMAGE IN
BERGEN COUNTY. ". ].

Reports from Hawthorne, q village In Bergen CouIVy
n j. north Of Paterson, show that the storm was Oh
terrific severity on Wednesday The thunder-cio"u
expended most of its force in the valley at the oot VI
the Preakness mountain range. whole heus VI "'i''
and rye were pounded fat by hail. Fruit trees were
uprooted and hurled several feet away Even OdH anu
hickory trees we're up snapped OH twenty ic'
from the ground by the wind while many were STRUCK
by lightning and spHntered. The damage to shsn
CROPS foos ND hundreds Of dollars in that section VI
Bergen County.
A cow was killed by lightning at Cherry Lane anu
another at Hawthorne. The latter was grazing "u.en
stuck. bhci streak was left along its body Inc
cow killed mt Cherry Lane in Richard OutwaterS
new barn, which shaken from Its iouhaauonS,
onnIsd over and set on fire. The drenchng ram puO
ont the flames The house of Arthur BeVins at ia"
thornc was unToofed, the roof being carried oo0 i'
into a swamp. The interior OF the ho"Se was ca
posd TO rain and hail. which ruined much cosby iur
turc The barn was cut in two and han Oh IL 'nrlor
completely around. A grape arbor was carried away
rd M mart ~ IL coud be fonnd Almost every out
budinr in the village was Destroyed. Hundreds oi oS
and poutry were killed and their bodies At'er li''
ground. John Schuster a grapegrower, hdu h9 'S
Yards utterly annlhlated. Part oil n s"lUch Vi '''
New York. Susquehanna and Western hano'" , W.
washed away by the rain. a siX-acre peach o''""'.
bconrinr to Richard Warren, a New YORK cottoh nc'
chant. was entirely destroyed. Richard kahuaii'
peterson av-yer. had his fno garden ana lawn
damaged badly A chimney was blown down. anu ~
knocked hole in W. c. scOtts house Adam 'rec-
Land loses the crops OF twenty-acre laI VI rye '
and potatoes These are only part OF the losS7S'
At Ridgewood Bergen County, hail fell III @ eIe''U
quantities and did great damage TO crops. Lgh'll,"e
struck the house Of John IL. Hopper ana Khochcu d
hole in the roof giving the inmates severe shoeA'
In Hackensack the befry CT Holy AIii',y
Catholic Church was struck by lightning ana oanis
damaged The house OF Mr. schmidt was alSo 81 a.
nv a holt despite the presence of lightning RODS Az
Hasbrouck Heights trees were blown do"h anu ''-
Reformed Church and the house of Mrs. F. NJ Ahsoh
were struck by lightning and the occupants OaO'
stunned ~ - ,tr.ir
AT Carstadt the wife and two children Oh Martin
Burgher had narrow escape from DEATH I'e! "Iio
in the barn busly loading market wagon ior ',io
city when lightning struck the barn. Tile hiy o"us'
fire and soon the whole premises were LAID IN aSGs
rho los is given as $1,000 farm hand IlulIleu t
70 the dwelling house and informed Mr. Butgynv w "
The fire and the latter fastened TO the scene. Ia
bady burned he rescued his wife and chlldel Mp a
been stunned by the shock ana were III ., we~e
Condition when found. Tho horses ana caVue "eto
saved Inv neigllbOrS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
THE pRuss1AN FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

Berlin June 1sIn the Upper House of the Prussian
Diet to-day Herr MIGUEL. the Imperial Minister OF
Finance presented his financial statement. The final
accounts of the current financial year, he said, gave
warning that the Government must exercise caution
for although these accounts showed probable surplus
of 1900 600 marks, the whole Of this sum would
soon disappear In the increasing expenditures. lie
added: We have left fairest years behind us.
Prussia's greatness lies in the prosperity OF her
finances and this can be obtained only by ecOhomy.'
Improvements Just made and Others still in progress
In relation to the railroad system Of the country were,
said the Minister Of Finance, the chief current outlay,
showing expenditure Of e2OOO,OOO MARKS over inc
estimates ,
The House. after some discussion, approved the rail
road estimates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
ORGANIZING REPUBLICAN CLUES.
LEAGUE OFFICERS TO HOLD AN IMPORTANT
CONFERENCE on MONDAY NIGHT WITH
TIE ALBANY REPUBLICANS.

THE ALBANY REPUBLICANS.
Albany. June Is (speclaD.-The work of organizing
the Republican clubs Of the State for the Important
state campaign this year promises TO begin auspclousy
In Albany Oh Monday night with great public meet
ing Job f. Hedges secretary Of the Republican
League of tie state Of New York, has just been here
and held conference with leading Republicans Of the
city and COhty In relation to this work OF organization
Next Monday leading officers of the National and state
Leagues will Albany for conference with te
members Of the party here. They Will BE- accompahed
by Roswell G. soIr. of Michigan who Is expected to
make a public addrcss in the evening. In the party
Will be James A. blanchard, chairman of the sub-eXecu-
tive committee of the National League Andrew b..
Humphreys secretary OF the Republican National
League; f. A. McAlpn, president of the Republican
League of the state of York, and T. y. Byrne,
national organizer.
These men will explain the scope and purpose Of the
Leaguc and the method Of organizing clubs the lniof-
nation they will mpart is likely 20 surprise most Re
pubicans who have only lazy notion Of what Is being
accomplished and what it is yet hoped to achieve, BY
these club organizations The design Is to make poht
cal clubs power in politics. and the recent National
Convention held in Cincinnati served to outline inc
mapnjtndo which the movement may In time assume.
Much has already been done, but only beginning has
been made. An organization such as Is projected VIII
bring in every Republican who Is Interested Ill tle
welfare of the party. 1t will keep young men OF Re
cal company and will establish feeling of pride in the
organization which will make every member worker
Albany already has several excellent and efficient
Republican clubs which it Is hoped will be induced
TO tOn the League In addition, there Is abundant
material out OF which TO form others, and AL being
brought under the rule of the central authority, a
strong disciplined working force will be created 1t
is stated that the officers Of the League intend thor
oughly to cover the state. Mr. Hedges after meeting
the Albany Republicans in the Kenmore Hotel, started
for Syracuse last night. From there he VIII 60 to
Rochester, Buffalo, jamestown and Binglampton.
1t will be seen, therefore, that Albany has received
the chance 10 lead Of in showing what it purposes
doing for the Republican cause and it is to be hoped
that the honor bestowed viii not be mappreclaed
The League officers regard this as an advantageous
field in which 10 work. The elements are here ff the
formation OF efficient political organization. for 1t
is believed that the adoption OF League government
will remove much of the friction which has done so
much damage in the past Under the League manage
ment all Republicans Will be placed on the same foot
ing; all will possess the same rights and privileges,
and all will have equal incentives TO work Tor the
good of the party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
MILLINERY GOES Up IN FLAMES.

The millinery store Of Feltenstein & Goldfarb, on
the ground floor Of the two-stOry building No. 3G5
Grandst.. was burned early yesterday morning Gold
farb who is Feensteins sOn-in-law, has lived with
his family in the rooms over the store. on Wednes-
day evening the Godfarb, went away. leaving the
stOro and their rooms locked up. They were still
absent at 4 a. N. yesterday when the fremen were
called T. cxtinguish the flames In the store John
Nelson and his family fled from the adjoining house,
No. 3G3, which saved from damage by the timely
arrival Of the fre-endnes. When the flames were
extlngushed the fIemcn made careful examination
of the store. but the damage had been so extensive
that they could not ascertain the probable of
the fire.
The Goldfarbs returned 70 the store at daybreak
and wept at the sight of the ruins They said their
property was worth $1,000 and was insured for
$500 Firemen said that the millinery goods found
in the store after the fire could be moved in hand
cart Policemen estimated the loss Of the G0ldarbs
at $4,000 The building, owned by John C. Gun
ningham, DC repaircd for 81, 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
IS THIS 4 BROOKLYN DEMOCRATIC JOBe

A queer story OF what appears to be a Democratic
Doodle grab abuse of power was brought TO light
I'm Brooklyn yesterday. According TO the story OF
John D. Cunning of No. 412 Pacific st., the building
inspectors OF Brooklyn trying TO force the
boss plumbers to use certain kind OF trap
in private houses. This trap, which Is sad 10
have been invented by John Newberry, politician Of
RrooKlyn. Is one which, the plumbers say, cannot be
guaranteed for any length of time. The bosses intend
TO fight the building department and the Plumbers
Union viii help them.
Mr. Cummings son, who IS in partnership with his
father at No 100 Orange-st said yesterday that the
Health Commissioner also approved the trap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
LEAVING THE REFORMED pREsDYrEBrlys.

Pittsburg June 1s-Last night the rich and strong
congregation Of the Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian
Church, the Rev. J. K. J. Milican pastor (recenily
dcposed by the synod. met and unanimously with
drew from the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and VIII
seek admission 10 the United Presbyterian Church.
Among the ministers present were the Rev j. > T.
Milgan the COyenanter belligerent from Kansas the
Rev J. J. MastOn, of Belle Center. OHIO }. H. Iadz
Of Selma, Ala, the southern negro missionary OF the
Reformed PTosbyt terian Church, and Others OF that
denomination. Ill Of these indOrsed the action OF the
Allegheny Church. and the inference Is that they viii
also 20 from the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL FULL OF FIRE.

Cincinnati, June 15.-Governor Campbell met ana
addressed lis friends IN the parors Of tile Burnet House
last evening The attendance was large, and the Gov
ernor was full of FIRE. lie said that coere OF NAL
contents in Hamilton County should not and would rot
control the destnies Of the Democratic party in the
great State OF Ohio. Hamilton County was large
county, but junta Of fifty men would not be permitted
TO thwat the purposes OF the Democrats In inc resi-
Of the state Of Ohio Tho Democratic Convention, lie
said would have 600 delegates in 1t, and if Hamilton
County sent eightywo any other number OF dele
gates in excess Of ts official quota they would not be
admitted. He said he would be nominated FOR Gov,
crnOr and elected Numerous protests were read against
the recent action OF the Hamilton County Executive
Committee in lgnoring the state Committee in regard TO
dslpCatas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
AN EXCITING BALLOON TRIP IN FRANCE.

AN EXCITING BALLOON TRIP IN FhANNE'
Paris. June 1s.-At La Villette yesterday noon Two
persons carried away in balloon. and IL was
feared their trip would result fatally but they DC
seconded at Versailles to-day. The balloon started
with a professional acronaut and two other persons
When Il had reached height OF sixty feet from the
ground the aeronaut who had been engaged about the
outside Of the car lost his balance and fell whrlng
to the earth. He Will probably die Meanwhile the
balloon. the two remaining occupants of which were
utterly ignorant Of the manner in which balloon Is
handled, mounted higher and higher until finally II
was lost sight of among the clouds. The Government
officials telcgraphed to the projects in the outlying
departments to make all the inquiries possible in regard
TO the fate Of the two occupants Of the balloon. 1t
was feared that the balloon might ascend 10 height
that would cause its occupants 20 be frozen TO death
and that the balloon would then collapse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
TILE EVELYN. .HuRLRERT APPEAL.

Iondop June l6.-Ths was the second days hearing
of the appeal Of Miss Gladys Evelyn from the judgment
pronounced against her in her suit against William
Henry Hurbert Counsel for Miss Evelyn resumed
his argument by reading entities from the plaintiffs
diary in regard TO the indecent letters which she alleges
she received from Mr.. Hmlbert, but which, 1t wac
said were in the handwriting of person called Wilfred
Murray
The Attorney General sir Richard Webster, on behalf
Of Mr. urbert said that the most deliberate perjury
had been proved against Miss Evelyn in regard to the
relations which existed between herself and both MI
Hurbert and Jackson. Tho judge who presided at the
trial Of the suit continued the Attorney General dwelt
upon the point of her perjury, and the jury were mani
that no promise of marriage had ever peoh indue
The Right Hon. Edward Ebenezer Kay. one of the
Lord Justices OF Her Majesty's Court of Appeals, here
asked to see one Of the indecent letters referred to- In
order TO COMPARE its handwriting with that OF one
which was acknow lodged to have been written by Mr.
Hurbert. One Of the letters was then handed up TO
the bench and Sir Richard Webster, continuing, SAID
@I asked that poor old man"
Lord Esher Master of the Rolls here Interrupted the
Ntorncy General ashjng sharply What OLD man 2"
~Why,. replied Sir Richard. calmly, Mr. HurIbert
is between si2tynve and seventy years of age. When
he was asked If he had written letter OF such a
character 70 any woman he replied, Never and no
one who knows Mr. IIulbert would believe that he
could write such hlth, ,-,..
Al this STAGE of the proceedings Sir Richard Webster
said that he purpOsed reading the letters Wluch " thdV
woman had to Mrs. Hurlbert, but Miss EVelyn
indignantly protested that she had never "rIVoH "
Mrs. llIriOert in her life a.,
in the course Of Sir Richard WebsterS argument the
Master of the Rolls Lord Esher asked whether theie
was evidence that the defence had tried 10 ma e
man Wnfred Murray. Mr. Candy, or behalf OF MISS
Evelyn replied that there not the slightest eVl-
that the defence had tried in any way TO locate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
A NEW CUlLIAN ORGAN.

While some longestsblished papers like L" FL Mer-
.nr,oa and Ell Hcraldo7 are reported having been
Impressed al Valparaiso, Chill, new organ OF an III
kernational character L'EchO des DeuX Mondes' mas
Appeared in that city, under the direction OF NJ LOUIS
Robinet 1t is published in French the universal
diplomatic language and its first number at least pre-
sents an apparently impartial but extremely able dc
fence of President Bamaceda's Government Ihe Vaiuo
IN the latter of such an international publication can
hardly he overestlmated especially at time when
Europe seems disposed to recognize begerents the
Chilian insurgents and when FraSce has laid an en-
bargO upon the cruses built in her shpyaFds iof le
account of the Chilian Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
cFvry SOLDIERS on TRrlL.

Walla Walla Wash, June 15-The trial of The seven
soldiers charged with the killing OF a. J. Hunt. April
"a began in the superior Court yesterday six OF the
soldiers will be tried together Patrick McMenaman
has bcen granted a separate trial The jury was
secured in the afternoon and the trial Of the six men
opened
Washington, June 15.-ln accordance with the find
ines Of the court Of inquiry in the case of the lynch
ing Of Hunt by United states troops at Fort Walla
Wall, Wash, Secretary Proctor this morning Or3red
Gth Cavalry for negligence in failing to take proper
stIps to prevent the iynching. The court VIII meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
DEFIANT oI1rLEMEy OK THE STRIP.

Kansas City, June 1s.-A dispatch from Arkansas
City Kan, says Treasurer Ross of the Cherokee
Nation opened headquarters here and VIII prosecute
a vigorous campaign against cattlemen VINO nave
invaded the Cherokee Strip against the order of the
Government lie SAYS there are now 10000 cattle
on the strip In violation Of the aw He Will demand
OF each catteman the payment OF 81 per head for the
privilege of grazing their cattle on the strip II this
is not paid he will order out the Indian police and
drive them off, The cattenen who have their head
quarters here defiant and say they VIII not pay
the fax nor vacate the strip They say they viii hght
the Indian police first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
EXCITEMENT IN AN APARTMENT HOUSE.

IN M IIVN94@
People occupying the Fashionable apartment house No
80 East Ihrty-sXthst. were yesterday thrown into
mild excitement by fire which broke out the fourth
fcor. The house which Is owned by Mrs. Smith, who
I'm Europe is leased by henry Stanton, lawyer.
10 Broadway, and many Of the have been
by him bachelor apartments the IN which
the fire occurred being occupied by the jlnitOr The
flames started at the OF the build
ing. Next the tank is an arshaft The fire ana
smoke up ar-shaft. through the roof and
quickly had possession Of the noOr which was Utmost
entiIeiy Destroyed. Edward T. Croker, foreman Of En-
cino Company No. ! a nephew Of Richard Croker,
much cut by glass from the skylcht the roof
Of the house lie attended by suGgeon and taken
10 his home. The damage the furniture and building
will not exceed $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
MISTER MECHANICS, CONTENTION ENDED.

Cape May, n. j.. June la (speclaD-The annual
convention of the master mechanics of the railroads OF
the United states which began its sessions here on
Tuesday ended them to-day by electng the following
officers President John Mackenzie Cleveland Ohio
first vice president, John Ilokey, kauRanna Wis :
second vice.presldent. william Garstang, Richmond,
va: treasurer o. stewart. Charlestown, Mass. and
secretary Angus sinclair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
BRITISH wARsHIps IN ALASKAN WATERS.

Victoria. B. c.. June 1S.-Captain Turner, OF lier
Majesty's slip Nymphe, has received telegram In
structng him TO proceed nOrh and there TO carry out
his instructions, which understood to be OF the
same character as those given TO the commanders OF
the United States cutters. Her Majesty's ship Por-
polse now on the China Station, has been ordered To
the same place, the two ships to meet at point IN
Behrng sea previously agreed upon. The Nymphes
orders are for three months cruise. 1t Is also be-
leved that the warshp Pheasant will 60 north on the
mission making three British war vessels TO co
MOI nf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS AT OTTAWA.

Ottawa, June 1s.-A caucus of Conservative mem
bers of both the Senate and the House Of Commons
was held to-day. main object the Introduction
Of Premier Abbott to the newly elected members and
such Others Of the party had not ade his acquaint
ance and TO talk over political affairs generally. The
Premier was well received, and his inaugural address
was again and again interrupted by applause Tie
meeting lasted for nearly two hours but was purely
informal being given up to speeches Of cOngrauation
and exhortauOn to sink personal feeling on minor
points in the interests Of the party as whole.
Nothing apt to provoke controversy was broached,
even the leadership Of the House Of Commons not
being mentioned. All the Ministers were present ex
cept Mr. Chapleau, who is sil confined To his roon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
THE FIRE RECORD.

AN ELECTRIC ROADS POWERHOUSE BURNED.
Asbury Park " j., Jufc Is (SpeciaD.-Thc power
station of the sea shore Electric Railway Company WIS
totally destroyed by fire early this morning. The six dy
namOs and engines wrecked, but the boilers be
reDarod The total loss will reach $4,000; insurance,
SI5, 900. The loss Of the power station prevented
the cars of the company from running and 1t will
take nearly month TO restore the plant. While the
station is being rebuilt the company Will run It's cars
by horsepower The fire, it is thought, started
by an ecctrcigt wire crossing the overhead feeder
wires Of the electric road system. Ihe road is owned
principally by Robert LenoX Belnap, Of NewYOrk City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
TIE MELINITE CONVICTIONS.

Paris. June 15.-MM. Trpone. Fasseler. Turpine
Ind Feuvrier who were each sentenced yesterday by
he Tribunal Of the Seine TO imprisonment, fine, and
deprivation Of their civil rights, under conviction OF
lar cpaon tbs sac Of the secret Of the manufacture
Df meHnitc the French explosive 70 the Armstrong
Gun Company have given notice of appeal from the
Judgment of the court. 1t is reported that Tnpone
who in addition to being the agent of the Armstrong
Gun Company in France, officer in the Terri
tor!al Army will be prosecuted upon the charge Of
having been concerned In the betrayal of the secret
Of an important naval INVENTION the property of the
French Government, 10 the agents OF foreign Gov
ernment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-19
THE BEHRING SEA ARBITRATION.
SIR JULIAN rAUNCEFoTE EXPECTS TO PR
CEED WITH IT WITHOUT DELAY.

London. June ls.Sir James Ferguson, Political Sec
retary Of the Foreign Office, in the House Of Commons
today replying TO question the subject, said that
the Foreign ONCE had received a communication from
Sir Julian PauncefOte, the British Minister at Washing
ton in which sir Julian stated that he expected to be
able to proceed without any further delay to discuss
with the United States Government the terms OF the
reference of the Rehrng Sea dispute to arbitration.