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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
NEARLY KILLED HIMSELF WITH MORPHINE

Asbury Park, n. j., Aug. 10 (Speciali-llenry Ham,
aged twenty-sx the son of Charles Hahn, We'athy
retired merchant. who lives in Philadelphia, nearly
killed himself last night by taking an overdose OF
morphine. The family have been summer cottagcrs
here for several years. About midnight Hahn was
found lying unconscious in Library Square, two blocks
from his fathers cottage. lie was lifted into police
wagon, where he revived while being driven through
the streets When told that he was on his way 70 the
lookup he asked the officer to take him TO the Hotel
Asbury and his request was granted All those who
saw him supposed he intoxicated and he was put
to bed. After the officer left the hotel the young
man who found young Hahn in Library square gave
him vial containing white powder. which he had
found by the side Of the unconscious The officer
took the vial TO a druggist, who said that it had
originally contained sixty grains Of morphine but that
half the contents gone. The druggist, Mr.
Crenelle and Dr. Williams to the hotel with the
officer They found young Hahn lying in deep Stupor
in his bedroom. They hastily dressed him and carried
him down into the street where they walked him about
for several hours until he out of danger. This
morning young Hahn said that he sometimes TOOK
morphine and that he must have taken too much last
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
The CANADIAN SCANDALS.
SIR HECTOR LANGEvIN CRoSs-EXAM1NED-THE
BAIE DIES CHALEURS INQUIRY.

BIE DIES CHALEURS INQUIRY.
Ottawa Aug 13.-Before the Privileges and Elections
Committee today the examination OF Sir Hector
Iouis Langevin. who has just resigned from the
Ministry Of Public Works, in relation to the tesu-
monial fund was resumed. Sir Hector said tha' he
dd not want TO know the names Of the contractcrS'
because there was no doubt that some OF those w"o
spbscribed would have wished to pay more u the
names and amounts to be made known. lie
did not wish that they should be embarrassed. u
was not because he thought il to contribute u
the testimonial The fund was raised openly IN all
parts Of the Dominion. and TO his mind there was
nothing wrong I'm IT, He denied that he had ever re
ceived any money from Thomas McGreevy for election
nurposes lie said he did not contribute cent 10
aLe Mondes tcwspaper). lie had paid the motley
rs loan rather than gift because he wanted 10 have
some claim against the paper in case ii should ever
turn against the party.
In the Rale des Chaleurs inquiry this morning A
eaborg president of La Banque Nationale, depose1 ID
fe fact of d!scounting two letters OF credit amounting
In all 70 $4,000, signed By Garneau, as ac'ihS
Premier of the Quebec province, and as to the disposal
Of certain portions OF the proceeds. Contractor Arm
strong was recalled and defed the committee. lie
said that no matter what opinion they expressed, he
would decline TO answer the questions which he had
mously adopted to report him to the House. and ask
that he be dealt with summarily.
Toronto, Aug. 13.-Ex-AldeIman Mcdonald. who
has obtained so much notOrety by his actions in rea
ton N tenders for the Toronto Street Railway system
charges of malfeasance in Office against certain mem
bers of the CRY Council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
r0Rc1B1Y CLOSING 4 scHooLHoUsE.

Kingston. N V. Aug. 10 Specialj-sheriH Dill. Of
Ulster County locked the schOolhouse door On Dis
rdct No. l. town Of NewPaltz, last evening" by order
Of state superintendent Draper the powers Of said dis
trict having been vested by special statute in the
state Normal school of New Paz. after the indebted
ness of the district had been paid. New officers Of the
district had recently elected in defiance Of the
above law and a new tax levy voted. hence the pres
ent action restraining said officers aSd closing the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
THE DRUMMER BOY OF THE BAPpAHAySocK.

Detroit. Aug. 13.-The controversy which was waged
so warmly during the G.. A. Il. encampment in regard
to the claim Of Robert Henry Henderson, to being the
original drummer boy of the RappahannOck' was un-
auestionaby settled to-day by the receipt Of letter
from the chaplain Of the Hendershot Regiment sub
staDtating his claims In eEery particular Mr.. Hender
shot is also in possession OF other documents which
clearly yerlfy his storIs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

until this morning. IT decided by the memDcrs aS
Of the association 10 attend the funerals Of the eeo
ones In body. There will be another meeung toGay tii
Although search made yesterday at NvIu th
Spring Hnrbor for the bodies Of more victims OF ule
disaster, found. II Is suspected, however
that there may be some in the voter: Therc Is
muddy bottom at the point where the accident occrTn
and II Is quite likely that some bodies may now Oo
lying in the mud. There is no way 10 recover tnem
but by dredging and that work was begun yesterday
afternoon Only when 1t is finished will 1t be known
whether any more killed than those az present
people were missing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

THE RECENT ACCIDENT TO EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Dern, Aug. 13.-The COLOGNE Gazette gives the
,ouoyvine as an authentic account Of the Emperors
rocent accident The Emperor was leaning on the door
- the cabin OF The imperial yacht, talking animatedly
with members of his suite when he suddenly turned
and at the same moment shppei on tne hnoieu'"
- at DR. Leuthod on making cxamina-
Hon found the Emperors right knee-cap dislocatcd'
The Emperor bore without fInchIng the painful opera.
aon ~ tbe replacing Of the knee cap. DIR. Leuthoh
bandaped the knee, and advised the Emperor to stay
in bed The Emperor can now stand. and even WALK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
CHINA MUST PROTECT FOREIGNERS.

London, Aug 13.-A dispatch from Pekin says that
1t is evident the action taken by the Powers that
they intend TO compel China TO protect foreigners living
within her borders. The representatives OF the several
Powers there add. ssed fresh int note 10 the Chinese
GOVERNMENT yesterday in 'eauon 10 the Outrages per
petrated bChinese mObs upon tho missions and mis-
sonares and others in the Yangtse Kang Valley. de
mandlng that China take immediate steps TO protect
the lives and property Of foreigners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
without difficulty. The knee is stn kept baucascd as
LIVING IN FEAR OF MASSACRE.
HAZARDOUS SITUATION OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVEN
son AND HIS FAMILY

bun md HIS FAMILY.
San Francisco. Aug 10 (speciaD.-A letter received
here from Mrs, Robert Louis Stevenson gives gloomy
outlook for Europeans in Samoa. Writing from
vailuna the pretty home which the novelist has made
near Apia, under date OF July 49, she SAYS:
We live in a constant tumult OF threatened war and
massacre Of the whites We made arrangements TO
send the child TO Honolulu In war br,aks out but
the rest Of Will stay aud stick 1t out The last
scare we had VIC found mamma had lost the ammuni-
tion. There arc no men-of war here but German
shin and that don't count, Ii only makes more
trouble. ! wish our country would send US ship.
Mrs stevenson says their home is very pleasant.
They live in cottage, but take their meals in big
house near by. OF her husband she says
Louis is rdiculously well. You should see him come
paIIopIng up from Apia, looking so well and CHEEKY.
II would do your heart good. He is busy on Tile
Wrecker" and several short stories Of island life
legends that are very interesting The rest of spend
nur time gardening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

Camden, n. j.. Aug. 13-At midnight last night Will
lam splcman, a prisoner in the Camden County Jail.
attempted TO murder Andrew Robinson, a night keeper
by sabbns him in the head. Spielman afterward cut
his own throat and was then removed 10 the Cooper
Hospital. where the physicians say that he may N-
cover Roblpaop's wQaRa y n9t fatal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
ooMPLIMENTED THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

DevOnport, Aug 13.-Upon the arrival at this naval
station of the United states apprentice training
ships jamestown and Portsmouth, then commanders
called upon and paid their respects to Admiral His
Royal Highncss the Duke Of Edinburgh, Naval Com
mardern- Chief at DeYonport. The Duke yesterday
returned the visits The ganggays of the American
ships manned, all hands were pped TO "receivc
VISITORS" and as the Admiral stepped aboard the ships
he was greeted with the salute due his rank in the
British Navy. He expressed to the commanders bis
qualification at the ihe showing made BY the naval
apprentices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

Christian Association and It's Attitude with Regard TO
the Social Question:" was discussed.
AT the evening session the third topic taken
and discussed. The subject was "The Young Mems
Christian Associations in Roman Catholic Countries ;
How to Counteract the Difficulties which Prevent Their
Development Two papers the subject We're read
BY NJ Arthaud Of Paris, and the other by the Rev.
DIR. Teofle Gay, of Rome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
TILE WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION IN DENMARK.

n.
Copenhagen, Aug. 13.-Mr Peck. of the Chicago
Fair Commission, returned TO Copenhagen to-day lie
expressed himself as much pleased with his reception
in Sweden and Norway. All of the leading merchants.
manufacturers and authorities have promised support
the Fair MIR. Peck had an interview with King Oscar.
who expressed the deep interest his kingdom felt In the
Worlds Fair.
The King Of Denmark gave luncheon to the Chicago
Fair Commissioners to-day. The Crown Prince and all
the members of the Cabinet we're present The King
and Queen conversed freely with the guests The
King in toastng the Worlds Fair and the delegates
said that Denmark would be largely represented at
the Fair Mr. Carr the United states Minister, gave
q dinner 10 the delegates this evening. number oil
conferences have been arranged between the delegate
and repre- entatvcs of the principal branches OF industry
and commerce. II. is not Improbable that tle crown
Prince of Denmark will visit the Fair
City OF Mexico, Aug. 7-Lieutenant A. c. Bsker %
Worlds Fair Commissioner, IS now In 1amplc1 look
ing after Chicago Fair interests Mexico viii make
a fne eNhinit. and the Government IS DONG az IN
It's power 10 make the exhibit a success. President
Diaz may visit the Fair with two Of his Minister'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
cAUGHr IN THE UyDERrow AND DROWNED.

Long Branch. y. j., Aug. 13.-JameS Duhy, aged
twenty seven. Of Toronto. who had been employed In
Troutman's drug store for nine years. went In bath
ing the beach shallow water this afternoon. and
was caught In the undertow and drowned Tie hodY
was recovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
REPORTING AGAINST GLAzIERS PRETENsIoN

REPORTING AGAINST GLAZIERS PRETENsIoN
Berne, Aug. 13.-The Geographical Congress today
adopted a resolution IN favor OF the compilation OF
an international pronOuncing geographical dictionary
ana by a large majority declared that the English
prime meridian ought 10 be universally adopted. and
that England ought 10 adopt the metric system. The
committee to which the matter was referred has de-
cided that Captain Glazler's pretcnson that he dis
covered the true Of the Mississippi is uHfOnnhed
ard That the honor the discovery belongs 10 school
craft Lieutenant Allen and Jean NicOlct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

been informed by the Minister of the United States at
La paz that on June 90 tls Bolivian Government
issued decree revodns the decree of May 90, 1900,
declaring the Republic in state OF siege.
The state of siege in Bolivia proclaimed last
veor ON account Of the rebellion led by General
Camacho. an ex-PreSident Of the Republic. He had
1soo 10 overthrow the Government OF President Ami
ccto Arce who nevertheless proclaimed general am
nestv oxcluding. however, the leaders Of the move
nont put in May 1890, Gnersl Camacho re-entered
the copntry and won a small battle near Oruro.
Colonel Pardo His success ended there, and he was
beaten hack By the Bolivian troops, which pursued
him On Peruvian territory. That gave rise to
d,nIomaie incident between Peru and Bolivia which
was peaceably arranged. but which brought about the
resignation of the Bolivian Cabinet
The revocation OF the state Of siege shows that Pres
dent Arce's Administration feels sure Of having tho
spot Of the country and that 1t has been approved
by the Bolivian people IN the latest move it has made
I'm an international question Of paramount Importance
IN BOLIVIA The decree OF the state Of siege revoked
inst one month after the recognition Of the Consttu-
tionallst Government in Chill as belgerents On
Nav o. President Arce and bis Cabinet proclaimed that
recognition In decree, dated OF la Paz which says:
The Government OF Bolivia recognizes as bcllg-
erent the Junta of Government which acts In the
naYe and as the representative Of the legislative
power Of Chill in the civil with the President OF
TIE Republic who acts in the name and as repre-
sentative of the executive power Bolivia, being
neighbor of Chill, could form corret luus,oHu vi Ul
proved his decree Of recognition by President Aniceto
Arce who one month later has seen M to raise ue
his admins ration of TIE external as well us OF tho
internal affairs Of tile Bolivian Republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
THE RUSSIAN GRAIN UKASE.
RYE DEARER THAN WHEAT IN AMSTERDAM AND
BERLIN-THE OUTLOOK IN EUROPE.

London Aug 13-Rye has risen s sldllings In
Amsterdam, and both there and in Berlin II Is ce-
cdudly deaTer than wheat. on an average Germany
imports 3.5OO.OOO quarters from Russia; Holland,
100000 quarters; Italy, 900 quarters; and Nor
way and sweden, 100000 quarters. No country
can supply this loss America is able to supply only
100000 quarters. Therefore the loss must be ne
placed by wheat Much depends upon the next
foltnIghts weather in Europe If the weather turns
out bad America will be in position to control thc
market Alarm is already felt hee, owing 10 a report
that American farmers mortSaSiag their craps III
order 10 hold wheat back
Berlin, Aug. l3.-It a; first believed that thc
Russian grain ukasc was directed against Germany, but
the Government now appears to be convinced that the
uka,e WI, prompted chiefly by economic motives
CiernaDv's imports of rye in the last decade have
Amounted 10 ONLY about onesXth Of her own produce
hu III, failure of the German crops this year maize
the situation more serious. The latest statistics, how
ever leave ground for hope That the harvest viii be
much better than was expected
Chicago Aug. IL (Specal).-COunt Cassini, Russian
minister 10 Chill, his niece and maid and Alexander
ParlnT secreary are in tEe city. The Count IS some
what ill., and Mr. Parof does the talking for the party
CONNIE # l. running rife over the Cars ukase aealns
the exportation Of rye from the Empire" he sald
German merchants are seeking 10 make 1t appear the
preliminary of "A certain war, but as matter or fact
the edct was issued to prevent the crppling Of Rus
sa's own granares. The rye crop In The Russian
Empire IS almost failure and considering the vast
population that depends upon ii, it Is only Just thi
| the Government should stand In the way Of spccu-
atOs, who would gather the supply corner 1t aS you
hee in Ame,ic;) and then sell 1t TO the German
| bidders. The ukase is virtually matter Ci sell
| protection.o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS OFF FOR RUSSIA

I'm
Berlin, Aug. 13.-lhe Commissioners appointed by
the United states Government II visit the countries
of Europe for the purpose of investigating the qnes
uons pertaining to the influx OF emigrans from Eo-
rope into America have been spending fo1 days IN
this CITY, They were introduced TO various Govern
ment officers by Mr. Phelps, the American Minister,
and gathered much information IN regard TO the emf
grafton from this country. To-day they left Berlin
for Russia where they will stay for five weeks After
concluding thCr work there they will return 10 1cI-
many and will visit Hamburg and Bremen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
GIN DARKEST RISSIA.n

London Aug 13.-The work entitled In Darkest
Russia has met with good sale. and today the
second edition was issued The book is devoted to an
exposure Of the wrongs from which Hebrews in Russia
suffer and the edition of to-day gives long lists Of
fresh prosecutions. of statistics is presented
20 prove that statement alleged to have been made
by the Car that Hebrews connected with dyna
mite Outrages IS unfounded.
One instance Of the feeling of the Czarna is given
the facts concerning which received from trust
worthy Her Majesty in company with the
Gar time ago Inspected the troops forming the
garrison at Moscow. 1t IS customary such occasions
10 give the soldiers holiday after the inspection on
the occasion referred to the officers of the various
regiments were instructed that no Hebrew soldiers
should be present at the inspection At the particular
request Of the CZarna the Hebrews were confined to
their barracks In informing them of the reason why
they not permitted to join their fellow soldiers
their officers told thcm that Hebrews were offensive
10 the CEarina, who wished be spared the sight Of
them.
The book contains letter from the Duke of West
minister saying that things in Russ arc going from
bad 10 worse: The inhumanty tbs Russian au-
thOriiies. the Duke declares Is astounding and almost
incredible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
THREE BROTHERS THOUGHT

scituate. Mass, Aug. 13.-Threc sons OF Louis T.
Cushing of Cohasset, went 70 sail yesterday AFTERNOON
before the heavy storm struck here, ana no news o
them has been received yet. 1t is feared that tley
are lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

The rye trade at the Produce Exchange has been
more less excited the last day on two in conNe
quence Of the prohibition by the Russian Government
OF the expectation Of that cereal from the country
The result has been that trading has been unusually
active and the market has been strengthened feSter
day there 100000 bushels sold for fall delivery
at prices ranging from 05 cents to 81 O2 busicl ac
cordng TO the time Of delivery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14

BARON HIRSCII's NEW PLAN FOR TIE HEBREWS.
London, Aug. 13.-Baron Hirsch is negotiating with
the Turkish TO rent land along the railway
in Asia Minor for q Hebrew colony. lie oilers
100000 yeariy for the land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
MORE VICTIMS WILL DIE.
IDENTIFYING THE KILLED AND INJURED
AN OFFICER OF THE COMPANY ADMITS THAT
THE BARGE REPUBLIC HAD ROT
TEN TIMBERs.

Not since the fatal accident OF the yacht Mystery,
when twenty-seven human lives sacrificed by the
capsizng Of the boat in Jamaica Bay, has such
widespread grief prevailed In the Sixteenth Ward Oh
Brooklyn witnessed there yesterday over the
fate of the unfortunate pleasure seekers at Cold spring
on Wednesday. All day yesterday groups OF people
gathered in front Of the homes Of the dead, where
their bodies had been removed and discussed the affair
in low tones and talked of the rottenness OF the tim
bers that held he barge together Several OF the sur
vivors brought pieces Of the broken timbers OF the
barge TO the city with them, and they could almost
be crumblcd by the hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
sUspENDING THE IMPORTATION OF WHEAT

Lisbon Aug 13.-The Government Of Portugal pro-
hthits the importation of foreign wheat from septem
nsp ! untiI The native crop has been consumed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
THE INTERNATIONAL Y. NJ. c. A. covurxr1ox-

THE INTERNATIONAL Y. NJ. G. A. CONVENTION.
Amsterdam. Aug. l3-The Worlds Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations opened lis second
days proceedings at O'Clock this morning The first
subject discussed was Spiritual Life in Our Associa
uons the Dangers that Threaten II in Our Actual De
velopment the Best Means for Maintaining and Icrea
ing II, and for Constantly Recruiting Active and Truly
Converted Members" The discussion was opened by
the reading Of paper in English by Robert Burn Of
London The Rev. Mr.. Baumgartner Of Berne swift
Eeand, also read paper in French the subject and
another paper. prepared by william d. Murray Of Plain
field, ". j., member Of the American international
Committee. read by Mr. Douglas. one OF the Amer
can delegates. The paper prepared by Mr. Murray
showed that. while the American associations were
prosperous and rapidly growing In numbers. member
ship and property, and giving much attention 10
the social mental and physical development Of young
men, the greatest and most prosperous work OF the
associations in the development Of the religious life
Of young and In the effort for their conversion.
in the afternoon the second topic "Thc Young Mems
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-14
THE srArE OF SIEGE RAISED IN BOLIVIA

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Department of State has
been informed by the Minister of the United States at
Ia paz that on June 90 tlNe Bolivian Government
Issped decree revoing the decree of May 90, 1900,
declaring the Republic in a state Of siege.
Evening journal., 1891-05-30
personal eARAeRAPns.

Mrs. Harry Ford of Dover, is visiting
in this city
Miss Ada Burrows has been visiting
relatives in Delaware City.
Mr.. and Mrs James T. Mullin have
returned from Atlantic City.
Miss Anna Hart of this city has been
visiting Miss Katie Merritt at Elkton.
Conductor ] D. Phillips of the P. w.
& B. is lying i'll at his home in this city
The Misses Walton of iron Hill, Md !,
have returned home after visiting friends
in this city.
Mrs James Salmon and daughter Of
this city are visiting Mrs. w. g. Herring
at Milford
Speaker Donahoe attended the funeral
Of Recorder OF Deeds John a. Bewley at
Smyrna yesterday.
Gideon B. Guyer and daughter left this
morning for Atlantic City, where they
/ will live at No % South Virginia avenue
during the summer
Professor F. r Waihe Of Iowa Agri-
cultural College was elected to the chaii
OF mechanical and electrical engineering
at Delaware College yesterday.
Daniel M Bates, son Of George H
Bates, OF this city, received two gol'
medals as prizes In the athletic contest
of the William Penn Charter School, il
Philadelphia. yesterday.