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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

American travellers in Continental Europe will be
benefited by this measure, will be the French them
selves against whom that special passport system had
been directed. 1t applied, indeed to any person cross
ing the French frontier into Alsace Lorraine At
the raOad station Of Avrcourt the line separating
France and the annexed German territory, travellers
were required to exhibit passport This tedious
and provoking, especially for foreign passengers, who
thus prevented from using the direct lines
of the French railroads. Passports had to be procured
at the German Embassy in Paris submitted to its
visa" for Endorsement II they had been directly OBJ
tained from Washington. American travellers will
profit. therefore, by the unexpected change.
Without scrutnizng the political motives which
brought about that really diplomatic the part
Of Germany, it may be said that the passport system
which established in the first days of the anneXa
ton Of Alsace Lorraine, in 1871 had been constantly
protested against in Germany In the two annexed prov
inceS and in France Prince IIOhenlOhe, the former
Governor of Asace-L Lorraine, himself had asked in
vain for the suppression of the system. But the
German Government shared the opinion Of Marshal
Moltke. who had declared that Germany would be
compelled mount guard for fifty Years" In the
ancient French provinces, and II anxious to stop
as much as possible communication between France
and Alsace- Lorraine. The passport system lad been
applied still vigorously since the French artists
declined TO exhibit their pictures at the Berlin Expos
uOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
DRAGGED down by 4 PITIsBURG F4ILURE

Wilmington. Del, July IspocaD.-The Kenncbcc
Ice and Coal Company Of this city embarrassed
by the failure Of H. b. Nease, Son d CO., OF Pitts
burg. and made an assignment to-day. Judgments
amounting to $4,000 were entered but the business
will be continued for the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
ApsoRHEp DY rnE BEL TELI

Montreal, Que, July 0.-The Bell Telephone Com
pany has absorbed the Federal Telephone Company, of
this city, and again enjoys monopoly Of the telephone
business In Canada. BY the new agreement, the Bell
Telephone Company takes all the Federal stock issuing
new stock to equivalent amount The Federal Beard
of Directors has resigned, and has been replaced by
Bell dirccOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

Brussels July o.-The great strike of Belgian
miners which has been in progress for seventy days,
brought to end to-day. The Council of the
Knights of Labor has decided for general resumption
of business and $500 went to work this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
TRAVELLERS WILL NEED NO PASSPORTS

Paris, July 0.-The German Government has in
formed NJ. Ribot, Minister Of Foreign Affairs that the
relaxation Of the AlsaceLorraine passport regulations
which ordered at the time of the recent swiss
railroad disaster to enable friends and relatives of the
dead wounded or missing to seek for or 10 attend
the victims, has been made permanent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

iact that there was evidence Of Paris green on the
grass The fact that the knife was not found at the
pace where the body discovered leads the authori
ueS 10 believe that Gross stabbed himself at other
place, then threw the knife away and walked or
crawled to the spot where his body was found Coroner
Homeyer will hold an inquest on "Wednesday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
A YoBLEMAN NIIrRDEREn ON A TRAIN.

,oh, h,"na July 0.-Count Michael Platter. Polish
NnAh srs man and a wealthy landowner, was murdered
,s,. "Ooed yesterday evening while on tile express
10 ,snuatsang between Warsaw and St Petersburg
s'ieslS have been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
LOGS TO REMAIN OF TIE FREE LIST.

oNawa, July DIN the Senate yesterday Premier
Ooo In reply 70 Mr. Flint, said il was not the in
eneon Of the Government 70 reimpose an export duty
Va ~ sa~'logs and timber taken from Canada TO the
st teo States. In view Of the trade negotiations which
"4 oe resumed at Washington In October
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
TIRE ITATA AG1IN SEIZED.
A RUMoRED PLAN TO ESCAPE FROM THE HAIR
EOR DENIED.


Los Angeles Cal, July 9-DistrictAttoney Cole
has filed libel against the steamer ata before Judge
Ross, of the United States Court, who ordered a
montion and warrant of arrest issued, returnabe on
Monday The libel IS for violation of the neutrality
law. The penalty Of $500 which the Treasury De-
parment has demanded Of the ltata for leaving port
without clearance papers has not been paid yet but
will prODablY be paid soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
GUARDING AGAINsr FI ECrLnN p1nrs

NJ. N'I4NI4'V AFAINoI ELEIIIDN RIUTS.
NV Of Mexico July 0.--Dispatcles from Guatemala
tl..ne me reports Of revolution in this country
uas.aieo 10 the United States from Mexico were
~'d There has been rioting at QuezaItenango,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
ouEcKBERNER BREAKS AN ENGLISH RECORD.

QUECKBEKNEK BNEAKS AN ENGLISH RECORD.
London, July 9.-The M2nhattan Athletic Clubs
representatives gained further distinction in the
tests of the Tufnen Park Athletic Association to-day.
Remington ran we'll in the 220 yard handicap winning
from the scratch In fast time. In the hammer throw
ing contest Quechberner gave six exhibition throws.
the two best throws bcng 131 feet 10 12 inches and
132 feet 5s Inches He thus beat the best English
record, 100 feet, made by Barry. Qucckbcrner will
receive a go medal. Two Manhattan athletes, Dad
nun and ROddy, entered the onc-mile handicap, and
Dadmun finished third. ROddy In bad FORM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

Buenos Ayres, July 9.-Thcre have been fresh rev.
dictionary disturbances in several parts of this country
The Government is taking vigorous measures 10 que
the threatened revolt in the provinces of Entire Rios
Cordoba and C4tamarca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
CONDITION OF THE FIRM OF Barring BROS.

London, July "a private meeting of the Barring
Bros. held yesterday. Francis Barring, who pre-
sided said that thanks 10 the generous help of the
shareholders by subscribing capital, the company
tanned nearly the whole Of the commercial credit
business of the old firm. The American customers
continued their accounts almost without exception
and the accounts with foreign Governments and the
great mass of dividend accounts also retained
lie then presented balance sheet which. he said.
showed they were doing good business. The figures
he said small compared with the old firms
accounts the acceptances amounting to only e3,250
OOO against the old firms 420,OOo,oo0, but all was
sound business, that given up being the creation Of
finance bills against unoated bonds and unmarketable
securities. The reduction of many millions IS due
TO the severance Of the connection with Hales, Of
BuenOs Ayres. though the sounder commercial con-
ncctiOns with South America are preserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

but this merely the sult Of election excitement
The garrison at Quezaltenangc has been strengthened
President Bar0s has returned to this city The cleo
uon excitement is becoming higher and higher
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
REcoLLECTIoNs OF LIBBY.

iCaptain Orcutt Tells How the Boys Sang
National Airs on the Fourth.
'Twenty-seven years ago was one of 800
Union soldiers who sang the 'Star-Spangled
Banner Hail Columbia and other nation
al airs in Libby" said Captain Orcutt, at
the St. Charles Hotel yesterday. "One of
the boys had concealed about him small
flag which escaped the scrutiny of the
guard. We placed it on the top of a pole,
and rallied around it like lot of school
boys. We occupied the third story of the
building, which was in one room. When we
looked through the grating on the windows
we could see the angry guards below, and
they didn't hesitate to shoot when a face
was presented. The bullets would frequently
strike the ceiling and go up through the
roof The prison authorities tried to stop
us, but our spirits were too buoyant that
day. We hadn't been reduced much at that
time from starvation and exposure. They
punished us by giving us nothing to eat for
four days, and then we received pint Of
coarse meal apiece.
81 didn't remain long at Libby, and soon
was sent to Andersonville. L served nine
months during the war in prison. Many
and man. time 1 longed to be in the peni-
tentiary. Anything was better than that
terrible confinement. / used to lie awake
for hours and think of the swin my father
gave to his hogs when / was a boy, and I
often wished 1 could get some of it, for it
was good deal better than the fare we re-
ceived. 1t is strange under such circum-
stances that soldier wouldn't
think of feasts, etc, but I did not
The rebels really had plenty
to feed us. They were not so poverty
stricken as they represented. The men,
however, suffered the most from exposure,
and there was no excuse for this at Ander-
sonville 1t was downright barbarity The
prison was surrounded with forest of pine
trees, and we would have been glad to build
shan6es and cut the wood for fuel, but they
wouldn't permit it. 1 have seen as many as
five of the boys freeze together in a heap.
They had no clothes to wear and 1
did not have fire during my impris-
onment. Twice 1 broke away, but
was tracked by bloodhounds and brought
back. The first time 1 heard them coming
1 got into tree, when four men on mules
came up. They ordered me down, and !
told them would icome as soon as they
took the dogs away. They threatened to
shoot me, but for some reason they didn't.
Macon, 1 jumped off the train in swamp
with four others. We were out for two
days before recaptursd
'T was one of the principal witnesses at
Washington against Wfrtz after the war.
Sickness prevented my testifying against
Bob Duncan, the quartermaster in Georgia.
/ remember we were in the stone Jail at
Petersburg when Grant shelled the town.
Two of the shots struck the building and we
howled for the Union troops to come on.
The boys did not care if some of them were
killed by their friends if the balance could
only escape from rebel captivity"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
NOT A MINT FOB SALOON MEN.
Down Town Restaurants Only Do an Aver.
age Business.

Down Town Restaurants Only Do an Aver
age Business.
When the down town saloon keepers
counted their receipts last evening they
didn't find the tills overfowing with
Doodle, as in the good old days of
yore. For some cause they complained
of dull business, and number of reasons
were advanced to account for the falling
of. One well-known caterer on Fifth ave-
nue. said: .'Why, my trade yes
terday was larger than it is to-
day. The streets appeared deserted, and
most people were out of town. had made
preparations to feed multitude, but they
didn't come. take it that many people
went visiting to-day, and had lunches with
their friends, and then spent the afternoon
in social sport on their lawns. The great
mass. of course, were in Schenley Park,
and stayed there all day. From business
standpoint the Fourth has been very disap
pointing to me. .
'In this connection might state that the
liquor trade has been very dull this year.
A leading wholesaler told me the other day
that his business for May and June
was $40, 900 behind former years for each
month. The retailers have been feeling the
effects of the depression, and the number
of frst-class idle barkeepers looking for
jobs tells the tale. Recently restaurant
keeper on Fifth avenue turned off two of
his bartenders for two months to see if the
trade wouldn't pick up. There isn't for
tune in the liquor traffic for anybody this
season"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
HE WANTED HIS TELEPHONE.
John Newell Has q Short but Interesting
Dialogue With q Stranger.

John Newell Has Short but Interesting
Dialogue With q Stranger.
John Newell, the Fifth avenue restau-
,rateur, can be very droll on, occasions, as all
who know him can testify. He was in his
place of business ON one occasion, when a
stranger entered and, asked to use the tele-
phone. Permission was readily accorded,
and he went ahead He spent 10 minutes
in raising Central, and when the operator at
length answered the stranger was in red
heat. He told the operator what he thought
!, Of him, in few choice terms, and might
have continued indefinitely if Central had
not shut him off Then he hung up the re-
ceiver and was walking out in high dudgeon
trying to do there?" he inquired, in high
and dry tone.
sT wanted to get my office"
'Now, isn't that nice thing you've gone
and done, talking to the man in that way?"
John proceeded.
The stranger apologized if he was rather
hasty.
'They'l come down here, now, and take
the telephone from me for the language you
used. We all heard it. That's nice trick
to play on man."
The stranger expressed great regret and
said he would see about it. "I only wanted
my own telephone" he explained.
tOh, your telephone, is it?" said John;
"and do you think the telephone company
has nothing to do but to send your tele-
phone around after you? Oh, go away
with youP' and the strange went away,
not knowing whether John was poking fun
at him or in dead earnest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
THE STYLE IN SHOES.
A Dealer Talks Pleasantly of the Latest
Shapes of Footgear.

A Dealer Talks Pleasantly of the Latest
Shapes of Footgear.
sThe style in Shoes" remarked Fifth
avenue merchant, the other day, sis long
and narrow. Most people wear them
several sizes longer than they require and
correspondingly narrow last. 1t gives the
foot slender, graceful appearance, and in
most instances is not at all detrimental to
the comfort and health of the foot. But
sometimes an effort to wear shoe out of
proportion to the foot is attended with very
serious results, as it throws the feshy part
out of the portion of the shoe especially
designed for it. Corns and bunions are the
result. Bootees are the latest thing in
ladies' footgear They are very
high Glow" shoe, with patent leather
tipped bottoms and cloth tops.
They promise to become standard; they
have been received with such favor this
year. They are certainly very graceful
shoe, pointed toe, and medium high heels.
ga new rubber that has just been placed
on the market is called Romeo, and will
supply 1ong-felt want: It's beautifully
fitting rubber, very high cut in front, and will
obviate the necessity of wearing CATERS or
of having damp, soggy shoes in lieu of them.
Ladies always have experienced discomfort
in rainy weather with their damp skirts
coming in contact with their shoes at the
instep, but with this rubber the necessary
protection is given"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
NOT HARD-HEARTED.
Sporting Editors Enjoy a Game of Ball With
the Best of Cranks.


the Best of Cranlxs.
One would imagine from the roasts sport
ing editors write about the home team when
1t is losing, that they are cold-blooded set
of fellows and do not feel those ioyous ting
ling sensations that pervade the finger
tips of the cranks when three men are
on bases and some one on the local nine
makes home run drive. Herein the average
man is mistaken and visit to the scorers
stand during a game will soon dispel the
Illusion. The vigorous manner in which
they applaud when everything is going all
right is only equaled by their biting re-
marks when luck is against them, or one of
the nome players makes rank error. They
chuckle over the blunders Of the other fel-
lows with ghoulish glee.
Even pitchers in the same club are not
Jealous of each others success, which may
appear strange to some people During the
game yesterday morning, Clark
son watched the Bostons from
the reporters box on the roof
AT critical periods he almost perspired
blood when he thought the game was going
against them. BE applauded the batters,
growled to himself when one struck out, and
was so wrapped up in his fellow players as
to forget his surroundings. At one stage,
when it looked desperate for his side, he
said he felt worse about it than if he were
in the box and being batted all over the
field
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
OPPOSED TO PARTIsANsHIP.
The Patriot viii Always Vote for the Best
Interests Of the People.

The Patriot viii Always Vote for the Best
Interests OF the People.
Andrew Bryce was feeling little discon-
ISOLATE yesterday over the loss of the car
penters' strike, but he won't allow it to
worry him long. Gan evolution is going
on in politics" he said, ''and the time is
coming when the great wage-working class
will make itself felt at the polls. Hove my
flag and country, for think it is the best
governed on earth. The true patriot, if
you will allow that, is not partisan in
politics, but at all times he votes for what
he thinks is best for the people as a whole
and not for the few. Partisanship is not
good Judgment. Parties often subvert prin-
ciple to base purposes, and the man is fool
who follows them blindly.
''The battle in the future is not between
labor and capital The fight of to-day has
been the struggle for ages. 1t existed when
Moses lived. He was born with a silver
spoon in his mouth, but he got out from
among the rich and led people. through
the wilderness who were slaves to their
masters. Capital is accumulated labor. The
wageworber is the producer, and it is rec
ognized principle that the creator has the
first claim on the thing created This rule
is reversed, and as long as it is this constant
war of workmen for their rights will be
maintained"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

master Mexican. A little private converse
tion with the official seemed entirely salts
factory to both, and the postmaster returned
to his desk, telling Assistant Edwards that
the visitor wished to speak with him.
Mr.. Edwards graciously greeted
the stranger. Finishing his talk he
went out in the hall and cornered
a head of a department whom he took in
and introduced to the gentleman. The
head of the department did likewise with
another official, when he concluded his in
terview and the performance was kept up
until all who could be found had met the
stranger.
And each one had been victimized to the
extent of 10 cents for an "oriental per-
fumer" that would knock a man down who
would dare get within ten-foot radius of
it. But the laugh could not be given to any
particular one of the number. Each ap-
preciated the Joke and passed it on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
HOW he DUMPED THE DOG.

Jim Mcknight Plays q Joke on Friend
at the Postofiice Corner.
A few days ago Jim Mcknight, the genial
zoologist at Schenley Park, came out OF
City Hall dragging behind him, with a
clothesline, an uncanny and ugly looking
cur.
"Hello, Jim, got another addition to the
zoo," said friend.
"No," growled the keeper, as he strobe
toward the postoffce corner with thu dog.
Jim was mad, for he thought the brute was
clever, and he had taken him to the hall to
have him registered. When he got there
the clerks guyed him so much about its ap-
pearance that the manager decided to dump
him forthwith.
When he reached the. corner dude
friend accosted him, "How are you, Mr..
Mcknight? Where did you get the dog?"
Excuse me" answered Jim. "Hold the
rope for a minute while fasten my cuff
button" Then Mr.. Mcknight turned his
heel abruptly, and walked briskly up Fifth
avenue. For moment the dude was dazed
and the terrified dog plunged wildly to get
away. Officer Grimes saw the trick and en-
joyed it hugely. Rushing after the fieeting
form of Mr.. Mcknight and almost pulling
the poor animals head of, the dude finally
caught Jim, and said: "Mr. Mcknight, I
beg your pardon, you forgot the dog!'
"What dog?"
"Your dog"
'T guess not. Inever had dog"
'sBut this is your dog"
''Get out" replied Jim, keeping
straight face. 81 don't know you. You
can't impose on me-" and he struck across
the street. With yell the dude kicked
the cur, the latter gave howl and started
to run up Fifth avenue. The long clothes
line interfered with his movements, but
several cable cars soon passed over it, and
the animal was free with the exception of a
short piece of rope around his neck which
acted as collar. The little scene while it
lasted was much enjoyed by the bystanders,
but nobody laughed heartier than Jim Nc
Knight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Industrial Notes.


THE report that II. J. Heinz & Co. had Sc
cured the Summer Glass Works is denied by
that firm.
ONCE again the Huntingdon Car Works
have been shut down and 300 men are out Of
employment. It Is believed that this clos
ing is final.
THE Southwest Coal and Coke Company
have let the contract to John Barclay, Of
Greensburg, for the laying Of the water
mains from Mt. Pleasant to Tarrs.
THE Belmont Glass Works has sold of all
the ware that was in the factory. This is
the first time in 26 years that the factory has
been without piece of tableware.
The work of repairing the locks and dams
on the Monongahela river will be COM
menced by the Monongahela Navigation
Company as soon as the river falls suff1-
GENTLY.
THE Gondola Tanin Works will commence
operations on Monday. About 100 men will
be employed in and about the works The
works are for preparing a preparation for
dition to the business industry of Jeanette.
THE West Virginia Central Railroad Com
any, which is, by its charter, allowed to do
almost anything that is not nonconforming
with the Constitution of the State, has
bought land valued at $780, 900 in Logan
county, and will lay out town and build q
blast furnace and other iron works.