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Suicide or 4 TRUSTED CiSHlER

HE WAS AN EMBEZzIER. AND HIS CRIME cox I'D
no LONGER BE CONCEALED.
Chicago. oct. 6-Domestic troubles and fear OF
exposure and punishment "A an embezz.er caused
the suicide OF Harry :. Mapes at his home IN the
Vincennes nat building early on Thursday morn
ing His body was not found until yesterday al
II o'clock For eight years he had been the trusted
cashier and the credit man Of the SherNin-W liams
Company manufacturers OF paints, in this city ON
Tuesday 5 H. Fenn treasurer OF the company, ar
rived here from Cleveland. and proceeded TO make
a personal examination OF Mapcss accounts some
entries aroused suspicion and the cashier was askeu
for an explanation. lie went TO an adjoining onice'
apparentv TO get records. but failed TO return
The absence Of Mapes impeied Mr. Fem 10 max
"A more careful examination. and IA serious shortage
was discovered. - 1900, -
Mares was twenty eight years Old, and was
brought I'D In Cleveland, Ohio. where his parents
now live He was married seven years ago TO a
Miss Darby Two months ago the couple separated
Names began 10 get into fast company, ana 10 use
Inlor The company advised Of the facts. ana
the investigation was begun which resulted IN the
suicide.
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DR. JEKYI.L AND MIR. HYDE.

Richard Mansfield appeared at th" Herald Sln'r"
Theatre last night In his thrilling stage version or
Mr. Sicvenson's novel. "Dr JokyA and Mr Hyde
The play long ago became thoroughly familiar but
II was always one OF the fayortes OF ~.
Mansheld's rcpertory. ard h * 80 stih Ills
two impersonations in IT are likely 70 De
among the best remembered Of IN" many
which he has originated. as far as their ac-
tual presence on the stage was concerned. The
realization OF Hyde IS the realization 81 an I'M
possibility creature ~ absolute. unr'l"vcd
wlckedness. II H. the more striking 81 the Two
pictures but that Of Dr. Jekyll il the more deeply
and lastingly Impressive. There are many moments
OF pure poetry IN Mr. MausiclIs arung ~ this
fine character. one u when he walks oui under
the stars. hand IA nhnd with Agnes 'avr". 'oi
getting FOR a moment In her presence tn horrlDl"
secret that IL soon TO part them. Another u
when IN. doctors friends batter a. his door 1t
night seeking for the hunted Hyde. ana a. u
opcned JckyI stands before tlem. sad. hut serene.
holding the lamp above his head. Yet another -
when Jekyll, feeling the approach OF The last iraI-
ful transformation chngs To the hand oi M de-
parting friend. II to let II 90 wer" 70 let - "f
all the good Of his HE. The play ana "a pcsioiin-
ance altogether memorable. ana the. purpose
and the certainty with which II is conveyed make
them always welcome the stage. and always
admired.
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orr TT fR


Philip NJ Dowrll died on Friday at Bloom.rgIale.
Mr. Mcdowell was well known Ia this city pontl-
cAly. ana the proprietor OF the Fog h'ih' 4
well-known barroom At Twenty third-st and Ninth
ave. He was born IN New York CITY IN lsip ana
was educated In the public schools. When hardly
out Of hts teens he entered Tho army and served on
General McClellans stan until that commanders
retirement lie then went into the quari"fuhfirIS
department. Mr. Mcdowell WAS a member OF 'hel-
s,a Hook and Ladder Company 40 : 81 M" old
Volunteer Fire Department. After Tn" war ne
started The Fog Horn. which quickly became Ia"
headquarters for politicians Of every grade Through
his political acquaintance Mr.. Mcdowell became a
political power In the sixteenth Ward. where he
was born and raised. He was member of Tam
many Hall. but later became an independent Demo
clat and then a Republican About May. 1893, Mr.
Mcdowell began act qu"ery ana gradually be-
coming bad he sent - BloOminrihl'. -"
was 4 member OF the Veteran Firemans Asspcit alton
and went with them In then famous trip across the
continent in 1874. He also member oi a
number o. clubs and associations. lie was we'll
known and popular. and the Fog Horn under his
MANAGEMENT became "A political Headquarters wh'f"
well-known men met. Mr.. Mcdowell leaves an
aged mother and a brother. James Mcdowell. who
for twelve years janltor of the Tribune build
ing and succeeds him IN his business. lie never
married The funeral will take place tomorrow at
u M at 80. "a Ninth-ave., at the home OF his
brother The burial Will take place AT Calvary.
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THE IRVING PLACE THEATRE.

Mr. Conried is trying not only to win hui TO de-
serve success at the Irving Place Theatre II is MS
purpose 20 produce a novelty every week. pur-
pose which, it is safe 10 say. II carried oui 10y a
manager at one Of the theatres In when Ehb"sh
is spoken would send thrill Of excitement through
the citys playgocrs.
His last production is a new comedy by bInulrn
thai and Kadal being called "Msuerihumchen'
which in the vernacular is rendered '"allno""r,
and I'm the Intellectual economy OF the piece s'g-
nineth the maiden who remains IN the matrimonial!
market after II IL closed In the case OF thIa
comody however the flower Is not lrit blooming
alone but is carried gladden. the house ~ IN"
lover Of the piece IN manner saI toned ~ tne
tradition OF ages The clements OF IN" comedy are
old very old but they are combined with great in.
rrnuity and the play j. full Of brkhinttS AMI
grace from end TO end. Ana II u extremely wei
acted In all it, parts.
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C0oD TINES ~ NANDAIGC "a.

Csnandalgua, y. y. oct. (SpeciaD.-Ihr last
week was marked by number Of pleasant social
affairs among which was enjoyable supper party
on Tuesday evening. given by Miss Field in honor
of Miss Clara Wilson. Of Lakewood. y. j.. ana
Miss Mary Buckley, OF Washington ID. {. The
same evening Mr.. and Mrs. Frank De Gran en-
tertained a number Of friends at cards. on Thurs-
day afternoon Mrs NJ G. Beard ana MIS-. Henry
Stewart gave a large reception al Mrs' hea'u
residence IN Uowell-st On Friday evening the Guild
OF St Johns Church gave deiigntful inusicaI
entertainment at the home OF Mrs. NJ - MUNGER
i'm Novelist Mrs II. Il. Perkins, or Boston, VINO
is visiting In town. sang several times
Frank Torrey. Of Brooklyn. has been spehdIntg
err, Of New-York is visiting in CanandaIgua j. L.
Burnett Of this village. has been in Boston this
weeK Mrs John Ranes jr.. gave q card party on
Wednesday. in honor Of Mrs w. +. Sylvester OF
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JAMES CROWLEY.

James Crowley. for many years superintendent OF
the police telegraph died last evening AT his home.
No 2i9 East Seventy ninth-st. Mr. Crowley severed
his connection with the Police Department on Jan
uary /, 1899 lie had been III for some time with
complication Of diseases. He about sixty-six
years Old and had been connected with the Police
Department for nearly forty-threc years When the
resigned he waS the senior member OF the entire
force point OF years of continuous service Before
the city charter Of 1888 he was a police oi'iccr ne
served for several years under chief George W.
Matse and aferward became assistant superln-
iendent of police telegraph When John \. Kennedy
was made Superintendent Of Police Mr.. Crowley
succeeded Charles RobinsOn a. superintendent Of
po.ice telegraph. In the draft riots in July. 1863 Mr.
crowley distinguished himself and was commented
for his bravery by the Board Of Police. lie IN
vented the patrol Indicator which has been used In
the uptown precincts for "A number Of years
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DIED..

BoTTA-on Friday morning october 5. 1894. Professor
vincenzo Botts. in the 10th year OF his age ,-..
st on Monday October y. At 1890 o'clock A. M
Please omit flowers.
The Union League Club.
Members Of the Union League Club are reauesea %
o'clock to proceed In body 10 attend tne fune,aI
Of Professor Vncenzo Botia to be held at MS
late residence. ~ West 37th-s
CARPENTER.-on Saturday. October o. lsei at Ricn-
field Springs Sarah Wright wife OF Leonard Carpenter
Of Poughkeepsie. ~ Y.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
cullen Carter son or the Rev Lawson Carter. In
Funeral serc"s a, Grace Church Cleveland Ohio. Mon
day. October 5. at p.
CRtIKSHANK. Friday. October 5. 1894: at his lste
residence. ING Quincy-st. Brooklyn ~ L. augustus
Relatives and friends invited attend the funeral
services Monday, October g. at D p H.
Interment private =.
FERRENs On October 5. Hamilton Ferrens. aged u
Funeral from residence his son patrick I'D Ia NC
Dono,,rb ST. near Throop-ave. Brooklyn. on Monday
Intermeni private. .. -, q,
Marv + wife Of Archer \. Martin. ana 1871, -.
Funeral servces Monday. October s. at $50 eiook %
arrival OF 2 O'Clock train from Ne"-iorh' 80
MDOWELI-On Friday. october .. after lingering He
Funeral on Sunday October I, p. M from his late
Friends and relatives deceased members ~ Nseran
Femens Association Chelsea H. arr nno hereby cordially
invited To attend funeral from his late residehce' U"
Sunday. October Z. at p m
sHERRon THURSDAY October az t, msf az n:
late Dr. Husting and MsrssFe' wss aoh.s near
0th-ave Monday. at 10 M
WIICOX-Frank Armitage Wilcox, only OF Franklin
A. and Annie Arnitage Wilcox H., ,-., =.
Relatives s, and den' : on Sunday
Der Z. at $50 o'clock
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JTDGE G1YNOES DECLiNI1ION-

DISPOSED TO BE SARCASTIC.
From The Evening Sun.
Judge william Jerusalem's fy Home GayhoT
SAYS in his letter declining the Democratic hoiIl,
lion: my hand and my heart go out 10 them
What a drcadfully unpleasant physioogioai expo
rience.
WHAT 4 PECK OF TROUBLE
From, The Mail and Express.
Gaynor declines with thanks; Con bIuntly re-
fuses any overtures from the enemy, ana Grace
stands alone wavering between mercy anu peat,,'.
nm turns I'm desperation to Grover Cleveiahn
friends and followers for help. Ana they VIII hc'P
to sink him deeper ia the hole
NOT A SURPRISE
From The Evening World
The Judges action has taken no one ny shfprisc.
II was moi expected that he would accept ana ~
was ineXpedicnt TO nominate MN JndSe Ia!"o
IS understood 10 prefer political lie TO seat on
the bench He would no doubt have accepieu u,e
romina ton for Governor. But IL was not nkeH
Thai he would change his present once WIN d
fourteen years term for one win less coihPe'S"-
ton and very little more honor
\ SEVERE BLOW
From The New-York Times.
Judge Gaynors decnaton Is a blow to me
Democratic ticket from which IL can recover olil..
by inducing some stronger man TO take the Vachhi
place-and Judge Gaynor undoubtedly Is. or WAS
very strong with the people
NOT 4 TOOL.
From The New-York Recorder.
Az an upright man. an honest reformer anu -
natrlotic citizen Judge William J. Gaynor conld
moi do otherwise than decline the nor',lat non lo'
the Court Of Appeals made by the Democratic eo"
ycnton at Saratoga.
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N.tRRTED.

pALY-HERRICK-A staatsbmsh-on Hudson by the
pey Joseph H. Mengan Of Albany. on October a.
Or Mary r.. Herrick. daughter Of Timothy ierrlck to
Eugene Y. pay. ~ NewYork.
MONTGOMERY CASE. Thursday. october \. AZ church
~ the iJnv Trinity bv Rev. G. DIV. Bridgman
Norman Elliott Montgomery. OF this city, to Edith
sloane daughter Of James NJ. case
No cards.
PANGRORN-w oOD-At Newport. r. l.. October 3, by
Tho ~, DIR - w. Porter Georgia Harriet Wood.
daughter Of Wood and candace Prem
ticc Wood. OF Malone. n. y. to Mr. Harry lie Roy
Pangborn. Of Newport.
WALKER wOODROW-On Tuesday. October .. at the
church Of the New jerusalem. Brooklyn. by the Rev
4 g. Aver Virginia. daughter OF Mr.. \. Alonzo Wood
row to Frederick Edgar Walker. all OF brooklyn.
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OBITUARY NOTES.

San francisco, oct. G-Charies n. Thompson.
breyei brigadier general, United States Volunteers
is dead He was lifty-four years old. AT the close
OF the war General Thompson engaged In the bank
inc business I'm New York where he made excel
lent record lnancier
ZanesviIlc Ohio oct. G-Mrs Phoebe Ballou. an
aunt OF President Garfield. died here to-day. aged
seventv-nine The late President when young
man while visiting her in Brush Creek Township.
this county prevailed upon TO take IN" district
school and he there taught his first term and board
cd with mis- aunt.
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RUTGERS, u; LAFAYETTE. 10.

Rutgers outplayed Lafayette yesterday at New
Brunswick and by score OF u to lO ms
was the first game of the Middle states League
The LAFAYETTE men far Outweighed the Rutgers
team but by quick playing Rutgers seemed 10
have no trouble in breaking through their line
The game. though hard was without accidents'
no substitutes being played. Gabe Ludlow MADE
A touchdown for Rutgers in the first three minutes
after a run of nifty yards Barclay made touch-
down for Lafayette after series OF runs around
the ends In the second half Lafayette scored by
a bad tumble near Rutgers goal. Rutgers then
hucked their opponents line the entire length or
he feld making the winning goal. Gabe Ludlow.
Denise Van Dyck and q. 5. Ludlow did the best
work for Rutgers, and Barclay ana "aioilusc io'
LAFAYETTE.
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HARVARD'S MSFORTUNES.
THEY ARE ADDED TO BY THE LOSS or GRAY.
WHO BROKE Ills LEG ~ THE ANpoNEK
rAMI. slnRE "a To o


WHO BROKE Ills LEG ~ THE ANuoNEK
GAME-sCORE. ~ To o.
Cambridge Mass oct . (Special)-Harvard beat
Andoycr to-day IN a wrctched exhibition. The
score was ~ To q. virtually the same "a that
against Exeter. in each game Harvard scored
eight touchdowns. II anybody has hitherto had
any doubts as to whether Harvard had poor
team these doubts were dispelled by this game.
Yale would have had difficulty In beating Far
ward ~ TO a. Some idea OF farvarls strength can
be, had from the fact that the Crimson scored only
fv.enty-two more points than Worcester Academy,
a preparatory school. made against AndoNer two
weeks ago Harvards best backs, Brewer and
Wrightlngton. were unable TO play on account or
lame leg H. blocking of FOR long run IN the
nrst half George Gray. the only remaining stay
behind the line broke his left leg just above the
ankle This accident is every BIT rs unfortunate
49, that TO Captain Emmons for Gray was sure
TO have been one OF the halfbacks against Yale
GRAY broke his wrist and spraincl his ankle last
year In place OF the starbacks Dunlop, hHyes hnd
Manning were played. Both Hayes and Manning
diI well Manning g. Aniover graduate; II
he were heavier he would be In the part rank OF
nalfback - -
The worst feature of Harvaris play was the
lnpscness both in offensive and defensive WORK
Not until the Andover team was all tired out was
ther. any enectual blocking Harvard men now
hay. no hope ~ beating Yale. The teams ilned up
y follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

Ncw-Havcn. Conn. oct. 6.-lnder the auspices Of
the Yale Football Association. the Connecticut In
torscholastic Football League has been organized
for the coming year: and John ellison, of the fiill-
house High School New-Haven. has been elected
president. The following schools have been Sc
lected for the membership list: Hlllhouse High
School and Hopkins Grammar School. New-Haven:
Rrdgeport High School Hartford High School.
New Britain High School. Taft's Preparatory
School. Watcrtown: Sunied Academy and Norwich
Academy.
The season begins October q, with games
follows IIillbousc High School against Hopkins
Grammar School, at Yale Field; Bridgeport High
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AMHERST DEFEATED AT WEST POINT.

AMHERST DEFEATED AT WEST POINT.
THE SCORE IS TO 0-BRILLIANT PLAY BY The
CADETS
Amherst Mass Oct (SpeciaD-More than l0Oo
spectators witnessed the defeat or the Amherst
70 ,tball team by the cadets the parade GROUNDS
here to-day, the score being IS TO 0. The Teams
lined up at 3l5 o'clock and ii was soon apparent
that the rome eleven would win During the hrs'
half a strong gale made kicking difficult but west
Point managed TO overcome all obstacles ana ran
M a score OF 10 TO In that hail. scoring TWO
touchdowns from one OF which goal was h'cneu'
In tho second half the cadets scored two touch-
downs from which they failed TO KICK goal me
came was two twenty minute halves. Inc teams
lined no in the following order:
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UrSHEOOM PARTIES ~ vOGrE

From The Washington Post.
Mushroom parties the rage at this season ana
the woods and meadows around IN" city are n
vadcd before the morning dew is gone by merry
M, rites seeking this toOthsOme fungus. one very
NECESSARY element in these parties Is perfect IA I'm
In one member az a judge or what cpnstliaies, "
mushroom and what tOadstOOl. When a sum-
Client quantity is gathered the party adjourns TO
selected home where the mushrooms are cooked ana
discussed and any after qualms or aches are
Oh 1rgci IN TO carly rising dyspepsia. but never
TO the possibility OF poisoning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07
A Difference.
From The Chicaco Record

From The Chicago Record.
Mr. Kickers tat y. m)-Mara, cant you go
Downstairs and bring mp the re-shovel! III 100
tired and worn out even to talk. ,.,
Mr.. Kickers Zone hour later at the ward Porhhsa.
club dancing on a chair)-Hurrah! Wow! Thres
cheers for Willyum Swipers. Whc-o-op-w ow-m-
vi -yt-WOW,
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School against Tafts School, at Bridgeport; NOT.
witch Academy against Hartford High Scn 9i; q,
High School, at NewBrtan. on November me
winners will meet. at places not yet determines,
for the semi-final games; and on November II me
winners of the November games VIII play lot
the Yale Interscholastc Cup al the Yale fleid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

SERVICE: PARTICIPATED IN BY MORE THAN
300 children consisting ~ singing and rec!taons Is he,a
every sunday afternoon $3.50. 10 which the pubue
il invited In the Five Points House CT Industry Aoe
Worth-st Donations Of clothing and shoes solicited
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Religions Notices.

ALI. SOULS CHURCH. Madison-av and 66th-st-
Rev r. HEBER NEWTON will preach at IL a. m.
Evensong 40 y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

AT SOUTH REFORMED CHURCH Madis2n ave. cor
3sth-st Rev RODERICK TERRY. ID. d., Pastor.-Sese
vices sunday at II and !. The Pastor Will preach
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III rET'
IEIuGH HELD THE TIGERS DOWN To \ TouCIl-
DOWN IN EACH IGALr-A LOOSELY
PLAYED GAME.

South Bethlehem Penn. oct q (SpecaD.-Aner
hard work Princeton defeated Lehigh here this
afternoon by a score OF to .. The Princeton men
came fully expecting 10 win by 20 points and were
greatly surprised at the good work of the Lehigh
team. Both teams fumb,ed and often missed sure
tackles. Princeton scored her points by kicking the
ball to Iehgh's goal and then getting possession OF
IL on a tumble Twice this done. in the
first half when Ward scored "A touchdown and In
the second half when Mccormick carried the ball
across the line Princeton could gain ground on.y
by her backs against Becerra, who was playing
right guard with his right hand done up In splinis.
"Phl' King expressed his opinion to the effect that
with liite more Interference Lehigh wound defeat
Pennsylvania on the nth. The teams lined up a5
Al.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

,,,rvsosoms chapel Ithavc. 39thst this sun
dav ryenng az s O'clock The offerings will be for Ms
Missionary
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i2el-st Rev. g. DIV. BRIDGMAN, D. ID, Rector,
Morning prayer with and Holy Communion, az "!
Evensong al T. Evening prayer with sermon at 7;&S.
Tho Rector will preach at both services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

CHRIST CHURCH. 7ist.st. and Boulevard Or. j. q, y
ant Morning service II o'clock Evening service a
s. Sunday -school at 10 a. M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

CHURCH or ST. MARY THE vlRGIN-i.ow mar
$50 H. choral mass. ., mathis TO- hsh mass WV
Ncs1ers, y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

MRS HELEN T. BRIGHAM answers questions Sun.
from the audience. .lmproVisations
Lecture Meetings every sunday II and 1:.3. Hall. ~
West lith-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

HnrvaM Iosiii M Nh'"c'
~tl............. Lex 'hl
Hti..wcl. "tf th'N.' -t''''''''
NtnahIu -il b"ai' ''+t''''''''
.l'lcft N
guard Holt
,;,uil ........... RI tackle. - Bputlier niareD
4 - Ir.ver......... Right end. iindenuurg young
rs Niea'l. quarter ''h Mann
Hayes Manning dheanl laliha'k puiand. hrarch
GRAY Q 'pj........ Fuliback tllot
e..r. n ...l "a. Ando,er u. Touchdowns- Hayes -
ManuNl Dun0p =. tpd.s. from tJut hdJWns-A. Brewer
Implr. Everett Lake. Referees Mr.. Morse and MI
tyuu. Time3O minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

ST MARKS CHURCH foth-st. and 2d-ave sunday
October 7th u a. m. Morning prayer sermon ana HOY
Communion Dr. RYLANcE Will preach p m. even
ing prayer and sermon. Rev. RICHARD GOLDEN WI
preach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

know her by her teeth so white.
Which show that sOZoDONT each night
She uses. while her breath 80 sweet
Perfumes. Il seems. the very street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

BOTTA-On Friday morning october >. 1884, Professor
Vincenzo Botts the 10th OF his age 49,
his residence No - W est JIM
st. on Monday. October g. at 1890 o'clock a. M
mn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07
Special Notices.
Crossing the Ferry.

But | know her. be sure OF that
| know her by her saucy hat,
Her hair so dark, her lips so RED,
And the carriage OF her dainty head.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1894-07-28
spread Of the Plague.

WASHINGTON, July 22-RecOgnizing
the difficulties in the way of obtaining
accurate information upon sanitary mat
tiers from ORIENTAL countries, DIR. Stewart
Eldredge, the health officer of the port ol
Yokohama and a member of the imperial
board of health OF Toxic has sent 10 the
marine hospital semi-offleial statement
of the epidemic of the plague in southern
China. II appears from his report that
this scourPe, OF which only fragmentary
news has been received, Is one OF the
most dreadful on record. having its great
foothold at the port of Hong Kong,
where most of the foreign commerce
tovches. The disease broke out In Can
ton late last February, and at the same
time there was an epidemic at Pakhol, a
port not often visited by Europeans
During March and April it steadily in
creased until It assumed gigantic proper.
tions. According to the letter of DIR. En-
dredge, the eastern authorities treate
the disease with their ordinary indlffer
ence. Although Hong Kong is the cen
ter of trade in the East, but half days
Journey from Canton, and in constant
communication herewith, the existence
of the danger was ignored. Several
cases appeared in Hong Kong during the
tirst days of May. 1t steadily increased
in that place until The mortaiTty reached
100 day, despite the exodus of 100000
Chinese and many Europeans.