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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04

Panama, March 26.-It is reported that Chlian IS
living in Tacna Peru who is 151 years old, accord
ing to his own statement; but his neighbors assert
that he is older and document is in existence which
he signed 14o years ago. He stl works in his garden
d e in good health He attributes his long life to
his Simple and frugal habits. Iie eats only plain,
nourishng food, and eats 1t cold he rises early cary,
takes his hath regularly, never indulgeS In intoxicating
jiouors and does not smoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
THY, NEGOTIATIONS At MADRID.

Madrid, April 3.-The negotiations continue between
the Director of the Finance Department and General
John W. Foster for commercial treaty between SPAN
and the United States The question Oh havana
tohacco boweyer. is causing deadlock. General
Foster has assured the spanish representative that he
regrets that the provisions Of the new American
TarlT law prevent him from making concession,
otherwise he would be willing TO accede to SPANS
nroposals in the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
v,,,v ,ppsry POLICE JUSTICE Arrested.

Philadelphia, April 3.-AIbert W. Irving, police
,st,co ~ Atlantic CITY, who has held several elective
offices in that city. arrested here today on dis
match from the authorities there accusing him OF en-
bezzlement OF $500 from building assoouoh a Vd VI
wit ths aetisn of tina New-Jersey authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
r.,,rvpAND,s CORRESPONDENCE.

Paris. April 3.-The "Figaro" declares that, beside
bis memoirs the Due de Brogne possesses the whole
NJ Talleyrand's correspondence from the year 1850
IN the time of his death. The paper adds that the
Duo de Brogle will probably publish all the writings
n TaIlevrand which he has In his possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
sNnwSroRM IN THE WEST.

Minneapolis MInn., April IA dispatch to "Th'
rr,hunep crom Burlington, Iowa, says: "The ther
mometer dropped twenty degrees here to-day, and L
has been showing for twenty-four hours"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
THE RANK OF A RESERVOIR GIVES WAY.

Cincinnati April IA dispatch from ST. Mary's,
Ohio SAYS: The bank OF the reservoir has partly
washed away, and the grounds for miles around are
flooded The track of the Lake Erie and Western
road is under water. A large force Is at work TO
,enair the break. Work has been suspended at the
oii wells The loss thus far Is estimated at &25,OOo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04

the waves against the west side embspkment II VIII
break and the town OF Celina will be inundated ana
risny farm houses viii bc washed away. 1t Is stu
raining
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
enxrnA1 poorHs CONDITION CRITICAL.

London. April 3.-General Booth, of the Salvation
Army who has returned here from Glasgow, and was
reported yesterday to be seriously ILL., Is physicay
md mentally exhausted His condition is pronounced
critical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
PROFESSOR TYNDALL IMPROVING.

London, April 3-Professor Tyndall, who is suffering
from Inflammation OF the lungs, stronger to-day.
The fever has not yet disappeared, but il Is hoped
tfat The crisis in his has been passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
DISASTER IN AN ENGLISH COAL MINE.
TEN MEN KILLED AND SEVERAL INJURED B1
AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE-DAMP.

London, April IA disastrous explosion In coal
mine took place to-day at Apedae, staordshire. Ten
persons were killed outright and several others were
severely injured. The cause Of the disaster Is sup
nosed To have been the presence of iredamp in the
nine and the foolhardiness Of of the miners after
the dangerous gas was first discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04

THE GOLD PREMIUM IN BUENos AYREs.
Buenos Ayres, April li2.-Gold closed on the Bourse
here today at 267 premium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-04
.x OFFICE FOR CHARLES r. FLINT.

Panama, March 26.-Senor Jose Mana Munos, Con-
, 20 Coss Rica at New York having resigned. Charles
r. Flint has been appointed to the vacant oflce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13

Van Couver, B. C.. Aug. 12.-The Canad an Pacific
steamship Parthia arrived here yesterday morning from
China and Japan. bringing the following adNlces'
4 new journal for the purpose Of STRENGTHENING the
Buddhist aud >hintO faiths and overthrO"lhS Chrlsu
anity Is soon to appear in Yokohama. - .
population Of over 100000 increase OF 30 per cent
in ten years. ,-,,. 49,
Japanese nfatuation for homicdes and suicides has
been again displayed in the case OF the woman luRo'
who ended her life because the Czarewltch lett japan
without visiting the capital Of hi0to
The cruise Of the Chinese fleet in japanese waters
profoundly impressed many leading men OF japan;
Count Kaen appears have been iavor3by Impressed
with what he saw on board the Chinese hagshlp.
The Chinese Emperor has deputed Chun Iuk Splen
who was Minister 10 America 10 investigate the re
cent outraGes upon mission properties along ule
YangtSZe Valley. H..
The japanese Government has decided upon policy
regarding COrea and will discard it, doctrines OF nom
Interference. II has resolved that should ku>'a or
China publicly interfere with the home administration
Of Corea the japanese Government Will do the same
II is stated that the japanese Government purposes
spending 100000 in conjunction with the WORLDS Co
mmbian Exposition at Chicago of which sum @loO'
900 is for Government exhibits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
MANY Ayy1ors TO LEAVE HAYTI.

The Atlas Line steamship Atios, which arrives
here yesterday from Haytian and Jamaica ports,
brought some news from Hayt' Inc captain saa
that numbers were trying TO leave that Island but
found It difficult to get away, Hyppolte had given
orders that none 10 leave IIayu without MS
permission which is hard to get. Numbers wanted
10 leave the place by the steamship Adirondack rom
Portau- Prince but not was permitted to CO. Inc
Athos which touched last at Jacmel, took, however,
over fifty Haytians from tlat port TO Jamaica.
Everything was quiet in the island when the Athos
left /. but there was undoubtedly an undcrcuTent
IF rreat discomfort and there might be trouble at
any moment In Kingston, Jamaica. the refugees arg
busy making preparations for All ateHpV 10 'uS'
IIyupOlite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
THE GATHERINGS AT OCEAN GROVE.
YOUNG PEOPLES NEETING-CLOSE OF THE BIBLE
CONFERENCE - ANSWERING TIE
HIGHER CRITICISM"

Ocean Grove y. j., Aug Il (speciaD.-The Young
Peoples Meeting uncomfortable filled TINS morning
The Rev George W. Barker pointed out the necessity
Of making the church attractive home for young
Christians, and said that many young converts were
frozen ont Of the Church by the cOdnesS and inder
ence Of older member. The Rev Dr. Edwards Of the
Church Of the Disciples. Brooklyn. made some orcibe
remarks. lie SAID in part: MANY of Us carry the
name Of Christ with us and should be careful how
we carry ourselves before the world We disgust
many by our Inconsistencies, and by setting them bad
example,
The fourth Interdenominational Bible Conference
held its last session to-day. The Rev. George {.
Medan, Of Boston. made some remarks on con'ecFa-
ton lie that man who used tobacco could
not be sanctifed The Rev. DR.. William Mast Broad
beck. OF Boston, gave an analysis Of the three EpStes
Of John In his cpstles the Apostle does not preach
purity in sin. but purity from sin. lie warns people
against error. Another element of religion inculcated
by John is love
This afternoon the Rev Dr. l. W. Menhal gave the
prelude. lie said that this is not Christian Natlon'
but that the Government run by John Barley corn
That excellent band of Christians the WOman's Chris
tan Temperance Union, he continued, made great
mistake when they went into politics. They were
doing great work, and the time would come when
their work would tell The Rev. Nathaniel West, Of
It. Paul. gave his third lecture Oh The Higher
Criticism" making all exhaustive analysis Of the Book
would split it up among humber OF different authors,
and continued in part
They driven by inevitable logic first to literary
agnosticsm and secondly church Interpretation and
human reasoning. What remains of their Bible I!
They have invented second Isaiah. by the applica-
ton of their pOstuating principles they have cut out
forty entire chapters They exclude the supernatural
To the higher critic as critic Inspiration and miracle
are unknown. This limits prophecy The prophet
knowledge Of the future Is hemmed IN by his own
environment They say what is possible IS probable,
and what is probable j. actualf il suits the critics
The prophet must always he at his sublimst because
some CHAPTERS are more sublime than Others therefore
another Isaiah wrote them Tie higher critics do not
see Christ in the prophecies Of Isaiah they say Christ
baDDened 10 fulfil a good deal Of prophecy say that
their criticism is lie Christ did not use the word
Isaiah for a collection OF books. Christ speaks OF
him a. .Fsaas the Of Amos The prophet Esaias.'
THE book of the prophet Esaias,' The words spoken
bv Fsaias' We'll spoke Esaias by the Holy Ghost
The lecture was listened 10 by cultured audience,
and the conclusions were app!auded.
The three DAYS WOmans announcement Meeting
will Open tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
NOTES FROM THE ITALIAN CAPITAL.

Rome. Aug. 1.-THE imports of merchandise into
Italy during the first six months OF 1891 have amounted
to 618 100000 lire, % 100000 lire less than in 1880
The exports for the same period were 47looo'ooo IRE
or 100000 lire more than in 1890. The customs
cceints for the first six months Of s01 1872 5OO
900 lire or 2O3OOOOO lire less than for the correspond
ing period in 1900.
The decisions taken by the Council OF Ministers look
ing to renewed economies confirmed. According 70
reports the proposed reforms Will be OF great scope ana
importance.
The statement Of the public debt OF italy published
the other day shows that at the end Of the last fiscal
vear June 30. 1891, the indebtedness OF Italy was
1927. seq 900 lire about 400 excluding
the treasury debts loans and discounts and the postal
savings accounts. The annual interest on this amount
is 417o20.5 55.32 lire Css3,535.91D This statement
shows that during the last fiscal year the funded debt
increased 1877 O26 $50 lire go BID Notwithstanding
all tho economies prnctscd Ii has been heretofore an
nounced that the deficit only 100000 lire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
INTERNATIONAL Y. NJ. c. A. CONVENTION.
OPENED IN AMsTERDAM-A HUNDRED AMERICAN
DELEGATES.

DELEGAlE>'
Amsterdam Aug. 1.-THE twelfth International
Convention OF Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATIONS
opened in this city to-day. There are about 7oO
delegates i'm attendance, but later arrivals VIII III
crease the toIal number Of delegates to about ooo
Their, are 100 delegates representing the American
Associations. and nearly 100 from Great Brltlh'
with large delegations from Holland, Germany o"l'z
erland and France. There are also delegates IRON
sweden Italy. Russia India and other countries Inc
convention meets at Maison SrOuken, on the LedSche
pIein. large hall in the centre Of the city.
The convention was called to order at p III
to-day bv the Rev. Gustave Tophel. Of Geneva S"lA-
orland the president Of the Central Ih'eFha'ionai
Committee. in brief address Of welcome winch
was responded 20 by Count Won lloSendorp the non
orary president on behalf Of the people OF AuSler-
dam. The Central International Committee uen
nominated for president Of the convention Count Won
Uocendorp Of The Hague for vice presidents UeorSc
4 Williams. Of London: william E. Dodge OF New
York. and Count A. BenstorT OF Berlin and all were
elected
The committees Of the conference were theh ap-
poiutrd The report Of the Central Committee whose
Leadouarters were at Geneva, was presented by me
pcy tiustave Tophel. Of Geneva, its chairman breI
,..ports Of the work in the different countries NeTe
tben presented Richard G. Morse, Of New OA' speak
ing for tie work in America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
MRS. CRANES APPLICATION DENIED.

London. Aug. 12.-The Judge Of the Divorce DlVE
sion of Her Majestys High Court Of Justice, VINO
heard the application of Mrs Alice Crane, formerly
Of New-York, for the annulment Of her marriage
TO her cousin. Walter Berkeley Crane, on the ground
that 1t had been brought about by force and dures'
after considering the evidence that was presented
to him Yesterday by sir Henry James in support Of
the petitioners allegations, to-day denied the appH
cation The Judge held that Mrs. Crane had not
moved her case The evidence, he said. showed that
sho knew she was about to be married and that she
consented TO 90 through the ceremony with the re-
spondent though perhaps she did not think that
such marriage would be binding No evidence
had been submitted 10 show that the petitioner was
person Of extremely weak will or that her cousin
uo,sessed an unusually strong will and had over
nowercd her vOlitiOn. In concluding his decision.
The Judge said he much regretted owing 10 the cynical
behavior Of Mrs. Cranes husband that the petition
was not supported by the evidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
CHINESE At THE WORLDS FAIR.
Mr. NETTLEToN THINKS THE IMMIGRATION
LAW WOULD NOT APPLY TO VISITORS


Washington Aug. 1o-Acting Secretary Netteton
today addressed letter to Thomas b. BRYAN vice
president Of the Worlds Columbian Exposition in an
swer to a question to what bearing the Chinese
Immigration law would have upon Chinese citizens who
may visit the Worlds Columbian Exposition lie says
that the purpose OF Congress In prohibiting the immi
grafton Of Chinese laborers is we'll understood II IS
difficult t. in Whist matter that purpose would be 10
any extent defeated hndered by permitting Chinese
citizens under proper regulations, to visit the United
states to attend the Exposition, in which the Chinese
Government has been formally invited BY the Gov
eminent Of the United states to participate II any
difficulty or uncertainty arises Congress will have
opportunity to take the question into consideration.
The suggestion is made that definite determination
be deferred until after the matter shall have been sub
mittcd IN Congress.
4 statement having been printed that the old
Niagara SUNK in Misery Bay, Lake Erie, was TO be
raised and refttcd and mO0red near the Navy Depart
rnent Exhibit at the Worlds Fair, member of the
Government Board authorizes the statement that the
raising and reftting Of Commodore Perrys former flag
shin is a private enterprise, in which the Government
of the United states take part the Columbian
Exposition Is Of an international character. in which
rpmnders of victories over Canada can have place,
and that the Niagara, If exhibited, Will be mOOred
near the Navy Department exhibit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
III FELL ASLEEP on TIE TRACK.

Asbury Park Aug. IL CspccaD.-William Jeffrey,
NJ Ocean villa, u theological STUDENT met WIN
..i,le death early this morning the bridge over
ta,er,s creek at Little Silver. Young Jeffrey, who
,s anxious TO secure enough money 10 complete his
coI,cre course has accepted the place Of tender OF
The bridge OF the NewYork and Long Branch Rail-
rood M Pnrkers Creek. which IS Of the arms OF
the south shrewsbury River. All his spare time he
devoted to his studies. This morning he fell asleep
and rolled over with his head upon OF the rails
Tho noise Of an approaching train did not awaken him
and his head was crushed 20 a Jelly.
This bridge Is the where the accident occurred
ten wears ago in which General Grant narrowly escaped
death and Commodore GarrtsOn'S son aud several
other persons killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
NITRITES FOUND IN CROTON WATER.
rHE AMOUNT NOT DANGEROUS. But WATCH
WILL BE KEPT LEST IT GROW So

rHE AMOUNT NOT DANGEROUS. But A WATCH
WILL BE KEPT LEST IT GROW 50.
4 close watch upon the water supply Tor TINS Guy
s kept BY Dr. Martin, the chemist Of the Health Dc
partment Every week he auayzes samples OF water
from the reservoir in Central Park and from faucets
in different parts Of the city, and the results Of ue
ANALYSES are reported 10 the Health Board and pub
rsbed in - The City Record His technical reports
aro not understood by many persons except chemists
and medical men, but they have shown that TIE Croton
,.a1or was purs and wholesome. This week, however
for the first time DR.. Martin discovered faint trace
n nitric, in the water There only FAINT trace
IN he SIRE. but it was enough 10 cauSe some talk
among the officials in the department yoStarday
The pre,onc, OF nitrte>, it was said. might mean
that fine water was contaminated by sewage, bit the
faint trace discovered in the water this week ala not
indicate any dangerous degree Of contamination. IL
va. nrolable that the trace Of nitric, was due to
or,,pIc matter in the Lake, possibly matter
,vhich had got into the water along with decOmpoNed
veot aide matter Assistant sanitary superintendent
1apes aid there was 10 cause for alarm about the
ood,, of the water supply, but that II later analyses
oc an increase # nitrites in the water there would
10 = pr,mpt examination of the Croton watershed to
I.r, II There has been sewage contamination at any
Professor Waller Of Columbia College, who wa con
lied hv Dr Martin. said that h. had noticed similar
go in tho water i'm lakes staten Island and else
mighf have been washed into the lakes by thunder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
TIE BRITISH BANKRUPTCY REPORT.

london, Aug 1.-THE bankruptcy report on the con
dtion of business in Great Thaln and Ireland durlhS
the wear 1880 shows that the number OF n'olVehts III
all branches Of trade and industry has steadily ull'h
she'd. The number Of failures show a-decNa'' Vi
no ~ cornared with those Of 1850. The estimated
dccase in the loss 10 creditors Is placed at s315OOo Is
compared with the losses in 1-7J The compiler Oh
this report points ont that the losses in the Onl"d
states caused through failures are steadily Increasing
while here they are steadily diminishing The cause
- The decrease in such lose, herr Is attributed TO ne
nroIugpd and unbioRcn period Of prosperity. strong
Evidence Of the greatly improved condition OF asr
cultursts i given by the fact that the laluies ~
tarn,er, have decreased 80 per cent compared with
tbe failures that occurred In l-oO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
Death OF GEORGE JONES.
THE VETERAN EDITOR PASSES AWAY AFTER
A BRIEF ILLNESS
EVE BODY BROUGHT TO THIS cITY-FUNERAL
SERVICES TO BE HELD IN ALL SOULS
CHURCH on FRIDAY.

CHURCH on FRIDAY.
Poland Springs. Me-, Aug l2-George Jones,
.,onrietor of The New-York Times" died here
,, o'clock this morning. Mr.. Jones and his
emily arrived at Poland Springs July 6. They
,,ome from Massachusetts,, where Mr.. Jones's
s.nchter had been sick. Anxiety for her had
Exhausted Mr. Jones. He summC ned DR.. Wedge
,roOd. the hotel physician, on July pa, when he
ros found TO be suffering from dysentery, compli-
..,sd with other troubles. The doctor at first
s;d NOT consider the case serious, but the disease
fingered. Mr.. Jones growing weaker. He had q
had day on Sunday, but seemed comfortable
On Monday that the family had slight hopes.
n, Tuesday he failed constantly, and died at
4 40 this morning. DR.. Weeks, Of Poland, and
nv Putnam. Of Boston, have been in consultation
=, the case Instrumental relief was attempted
Tnesday, but without effect Mr.. Jones's family
have been with him, and the hotel people have
hesn unremitting in kind attention. The party
,sft Poland Springs with the body at 0 80 this
r,orpinc. The funeral services will be held on
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, at DR.. lieber New
,or,s Church, Madison-ave. and SiAty-siNth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
c1AD.ToyrAys WIN A BYE-ELECTTON.

London. Aug. 12.-In the election held In WalSai
stafford County to-day for Member oil Parliament
10 succeed sir Charles Forster, Iome-Ru Liberal
who died on July 20. Alderman Holden. the VlaH
.tonian candidate. defeated +. James. the represeh
tave Of the Conservatives The result oil the V''hs
was =, follows: Holden, 1850; James, 4,36l; lio-
denis majority, j3s.
Alderman Holden is president Of the association
known ~ the Liberal Four Hundred. at Walsall ana
wa, unanimously chosen by that body 10 contest the
.oat. Mr. James was a candidate for Parliament
in 1-sj. when he was defeated /" A majority OF
1877 sir Charlie, Forster was an unsuccessful ''in
didafe I'm 1-47. but had sat for NasaN since JIH'
i-53 WalsaI has a voting population Of lO'42'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-13
THE WEATHER REPORT
roprcAsT UNTIL : p. N. THURSDAY.

Washington, Aug. l2.-For New-Eneland ana Eastern
xew.Yors generally fair; cooler northwest'rly winds
For MARYLAND Eastern Pennsylvania. Delaware New
Jersey and Virginia local rains. clearing at night cooler
northwestery winds fair Friday.
For the Carolinas, scattered showers slightly cooler
fair Friday.
slightly cooler in the northern part variable winds
For Mississippi, scattered showers in the central
For Louisiana scattered showers in the northern por-
ton.
For East.r Texas generally fair except local showers
in The extreme southwestern portion.
For Kentucky ana Tennessee, fair.
Lor Western Ncw-YOrk and Western Pennsv yania fair
For Onto and West Virginia, fair; Signify cooler.
For Indiana Illinois, Michigan aud Wisconsin. fair.
For Minnesota lowe and Missouri, fair slightly warmer
by Friday. -, 49,. ,,,.,
warmer; scattered showers