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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
THE YUCATAN on FIRE.
SHE COMES INTO PORT. A SHOULDER
ING BLAZE IN THE HOLD
THE PRESENCE OF THE FLAMES FIRST DIS
SHE LIES AT HER PIER-MIsFORTUNEs

TO WARD LINE STEAMERS.
There was another fire yesterday OF the
steamers Of the New-York and cuba Steamship
Company, and experienced shipping men are won
dering how long the company can stand the losses
from the fires that have been frequent IN the
last year. The steamer Yucatan from Progreso and
Havana arrived at Pier No Il. East River. shortly
after noon yesterday. with fire in her after hold
From the passengers the reporters learned that the
fire was discovered at sea at o'clock Tuesday
night, but it did not make sufficient Roadway to
brighten those on board. The fire in the lower
after-hod. and the first warning of II given
when smoke began to pour into the ensine-room
The after-hold loaded with tobacco, fruit and
a large quantity Of Mexican sisal grass.
When the vessel reached her pier every effort was
made put out the fire without destroying the
cargo Steam was injected into the hold yesterday
afternoon and occasionally when the matches were
lifted off. volume Of steam and pungent smoke
would rise. Men went down into the hold TO fasten
ropes to different articles Of the cargo, and after
doing they would scamper up the ladders to
save themselves from being suffocated. Soon after
the passengers went ashore guard Of policemen
placed about the wharf 10 prevent inquirers
from going aboard. Mr. Hughes the supern-
tendent of the steamship company refused 10 say
anything ABOUT the nre ana ne also reLustu 20 mey
or confirm the statement that the hre was te woiN
Of an incendiary who was known 20 the company
to wreck the ward Line steamers few months
ago dynamite was found In a portion OF the cargo
City Of Alexandra was burned at sea, and the
steamer Seneca when discovered 70 be on fire In
the harbOr Of Havana. sunk In order 10 save
the cargo. which later proved total loss. The
Seneca later was raised and she Is now IN service
James l.. Ward q Co recently paid tf6WD
for the steamers Vigllanc!a and Seguranca. when
were bought 10 keep It's line running.
The Fire Department made an investigation last
evening and the fre-bOat NewYorker and engine
No u began to play on the fire At p m. almost
six hours after the vessel had arrived her pier.
At O'Clock the flremen declared that the fire was
out. The vessel. when this statement was made.
almost stern
river while the bow clear up out OF the water.
Later the water was pumped Cut Of the afer-ho.i
end the steamer righted. The loss by fire AMI By
smoke 10 the tobacco VIII be far from $1,000. eX-
perlencel fire-insurance men say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
MR.. CROKER Nv WASHINGTON.
HE WILL URGE ACTION ON THE TARIFF.
HIS CONFERENCE WITH SUGAR TRUST MEN ON
TUESDAY BELIEVED TO RELATE

TO HIS VISIT
Richard Croker went to Washington yesterday
afternoon. He accompanied by Walter stan
ton the well-known and influential drygooa'
merchant Mr. Stanton Is also an ardent "orSanlA-
ton Democrat" and has frequently visited WASH
ington before to confer with prominent statesmen
there on the condition Of the Democratic party ana
the country Mr.. Stanton has appeared before the
Committee OF Ways and Means both Of the present
and former Congresses, and is regarded as Dus-
ness who Is we'll posted on the tarin question:
Ii was given out yesterday that Messrs. Croker
and Stanton went to the National Capital on PIT
vate business" solely, but in Democratic circles II
known last evening that they have gone 10
stir up the Democratic Senators and get them TO
pass the Wilson BIZ in some FORM but without the
income tax. Mr.. Croker will tell everybody he can
reach that only prompt action on the bill Will save
the Democratic party in this State from paralyz-
ing defeat" He will tell them that they must pass
somethng immel lately but it must have no such
inqusltorla relic Of war times attached to 1t as an
income tax.
Mr. Stanton. who is a representative of the great
drygoods district of New-York, is to appeal to
Senators and all who have influence with Senators
to go ahead and do something. Mr.. stanton Will
also make the demand. NO income tax:
II was rumored last night that Mr. Croker mas
ington relating to the tariff on sugar. On Monday
afternoon this millionaire boss had "A four hours
conference with Cord Nicer Jr, who was ms Slnu-
date for Secretary Of state last year: Mr. Meyer
continues to be on good terms with Mr. Croker IN
spite of his defeat. II has been said that
the boss had made several extremely profitable
turns in sugar under Mr. Meyers far,
sighted guidance. and that he is grateful
In the expectation OF more Of the same kind II
MIR. Croker influence matters In the interest
Of the sugar Trust while he is laboring in Wash
lngton to prevent the destruction of he Demo
Snr opportIi,!ty Of The kind SKIP away from him
In the course ~ his long and close talk with Meyer
other sugar men called in, ana MI croker
was sufficiently instructed. Il was believed in ne
complications Of the schedule relating to the tarh
on this commodity 10 Doe abb" 10 demonstrate % a
class Of pupils how protection Tor the sugar Trust
Will benefit the whole country. That II Ni.l shower
benefits upon Mr.. Croker individually should he
succeed IN his mission no one familiar with the
situation seemed 10 have any doubt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
MR. NEWS STATEMENTS NOT AUTHORIZED

Cincinnati. May 2-Ex-President HARRISON WIN
Is in the city attending the annual session OF the
Toval Legion denied responsibility for the Harry
New publication Of yesterday, saying he nad only
seen that young man once in months ana 'ne"
only to speak casually he passed him. For TINS
reason he said. he id not believe Nj New nt =
heated statement that he was not talking aoou.
or thinking OF the next Presidency ana thdt mos.
certainly no one had been authorized 10 act OF
sneak for him on the subject. In fact, ne was ely ely
INK his mind exclusively 10 his law practce. ne
az President said that In the future he expected 10
have his say on political matters, as he saw no
ra,son for an ex-Presdent becoming mummy
IT, Lsd az much right to an opinion and 10 express
il after leaving the White House as eeiTre con aS
inS himself to the principles of the parties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
FOR THE DINISIC
OBITUARY..
GILBERT VI. SPEIR.

Gilbert NJ. Sper. retired lawyer. died yesterday
morning after long Illness. at his home No .
East hirty-fourth-st. He was born near Galway,
Saratoga County y. Y. in 1910. and he was edu-
Gated at Union College. being graduated in 1892 He
came TO this city and began the study and after
ward the practice Of law He MAS associated IN
and with Stephen T. Nash. In 1873 he was elected
Judge of the Superior Court He retired from me
bench and from active practice In 1881. His win
and four children survive him, The funeral will b
held in Trinity Chapel probably on Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
TANNERIFS TO BE CLOSED.

Pittsburg. May 2-Eleven tanning establishments
IN Allegheny City are preparing to shut down. ana
COO employees will be added to the local army oil the
UNEMPLOYED This action IS I'm pursuance OF pan
recenfIv developed by the members or the tanners
;Trust the object being TO enable the companies ~
work off surplus stock while at the same UNI nm,
s,S,nula ting he demand for their product Shouid
Inc shutdown movement go into erect, put ""e
tannery in this district will continue In operation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
MINES CLOSED by STRIKERS.

81 Louis May THE miners on strike nj Belle
vile who started with the determination 10 force
every mine tributary to the ST. Louis market TO
close. and who drove out the Colinsville miners
raided the Glen Carbon mines to-day. Inducing the
OO) miners there TO quit Work.
pona Jil Nav 1.-The 40 miners OF this place
decided al an carly hour this morning TO quit work
In the interests Of the National strike movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
THEIR DEMONSTRATION \ FAILURE.

s., Mary's. Penn. May Tile demonstration OF
the striking miners Of the Northwestern Mining ana
ExchaTge Company to induce the men nj Work to
20 out was held to-day. and was failure 80 iar
80 rersuadlnc the miners Of this place to strikr WAS
concerned. When word was received mere IRON
Ridrewav this morning that three hundred miners
rad starred from Ridgeway to this place sheriff L.
"a F,uott and fifteen deputies came here, but their
services were not needed durinS the dhy' ~ ~"
place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
OBITUARY NOTES.

Westfed Mass May 2-Liverus Hull seventy.
one years Cd ex-Mayor OF Charlestown. died here
to-day at the home OF his brother, Hiram Hull. He
was an Alderman in Charlestown and Mayor from
1867 10 1863 After the city annexed he served
as Alderman in Boston. He was for some years
trustee Of Boston University.
Boston, May 2.-Representative Isaac B. Temp
kins OF NewBelford. died suddenly OF heart dis
afternoon.
Colonel A. L. Newman. member o. the note
brokerage firm OF Rogers. Newman & Toiman, ana
well-known in financial circles, died suddenly to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
THE OHIO ELECTION.

Washington May 2--The ohio members OF the
House to-day discussed the result OF the election IN
tho TIA ohio District with much Interest The
democratic members OF the delegation regarded IL
as a wei merited victory. and especial in
dorsement 81 the Wilson Tariff bill. on the other
hand Rcpr, sentative Grosvenor remarked; III IS
,onsense 10 call Il Democratic victory. me nor
mai Democratic majority In the district is ~" W e
rat,c. this I ip That In Itself is an ENCOURAGEMENT.
The Republicans nghting out "A fcud of twenty
ave wears standing can any senslb." man womb.
that under the circumstances we were d"Ie''u'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
FLOpED WITH HIS STSTER-IN-LA W.

Buffalo. ~ Y, May "A dispatch from Dams
Vile n v says John Fontaine, postmaster or
Ossian a little hamlet about three miles from 'i'is
village eloped Sunday morning with his sister-ln-
lou Mrs John Kennedy. Both left notes behind
10 their married partners telling them that AFTER
due delberation they had resolved on this step as
the could not be happy when they were par'el'
H. 81 of tho elopers leaves small children pc
hind They took the Lackawanna train for BuiIaIoo.
II is believed that they went west II ma a. P b
Fontaine was associated Ia business Win thc NUS
hand Of the woman he away with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
NOTHER CHE ORGA MED.

A temporary organization meeting OF Good Gov
eminent Club j, OF the XVIIth Assembly District.
was held Tuesday evening at No 32l West Forty
afth-st Gerard Beekman Hoppn presided w. Trav-
era Jerome gave a history OF the Good Government
club movement and outlined the plan OF action for
the coming campaign John Beattie was elected
Temporary chairman Of the Committee OF Member
shin which was composed Of all the members en-
rolled. and John S. Sills was elected temporary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03

on each side OF the tracks for small structures or
booths, similar to arcade. The rest OF the oulld-
ing remains intact The plan contemporaries Two
track structure on the south Side and the soppage
trains all street crossings with electricity as
the motive power. North of the river four-track
structure is proposed. the TWO inner tracks 10 be
used for express trains The plan, I IS admitted.
will involve the expenditure of millions, but It's
adoption, L is claimed will enhance the value OF
property and its rents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
vuITELAw REID CLUB FORMED.

There was "A large gathering Of the members OF
the Republican organization Of the Nlth Assembly
District at their headquarters, No Il West twenty
cighth-st on Tuesday night The chairman D. a.
NcNurray proposed "A resolution that the organiza-
,,, .bould form itself into club, to be known
as the Whitelaw Reid Republican club Of the Nlth
Assembly District. After speeches on the supJeo'
h"d hee1 made by Dr. r. &. Skinner, Albert H.
Williams and Thomas Hoey. the resolution Was
unanimously adopted. The following were e'y ,Ti,
,h of1crrs: l. O. McMurray, president: y. X WIZ
,ams FIRST vice pre- sldent j. j. Breck"el secr'taiy
Iinhn' putlcr assistant secretary; pr T.. {. Stei
man, treasurer, and James hourhe' Se'be"'''"'
rpg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
MEETINGS or REPUBLICANS.

Alta regular meeting of the Lincoln Cluo OF New
York. held in the cubrooms' NO. 90 C''''o ',,'o =
49,. ,,h, - resolution was offered ty Mr.. Van
,u, hat the club ndorse the action of the Com
mittee OF Thirty, and do all in It's power 10 make
the organization "A success in the city OF New
York. Speeches were made by John 3D. Lawson
meeting OF the Republicans or the NNll "a Us
,rict viii be held ut Elmwood Han No S Ssl co
it,,sae hetwcen Ninety third and Ninety
fourth ats tomorrow night. Prominent sptahei,S
VIII discuss the necessity of orSanlzhs III a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
,,,ruo cOaCU PASSENGER STONED

When the tally-ho coach from Phladeiph'i
reached Jersey City last night 1t drove tnroush
Wavne-st and was stoned by young rufiians VINO
live there One passenger, whose name coui' ho' oe
,aarrod was cut In the head. He was not badly
hnrt however and the coach continued on its way
10 the Waldorf. this city -, $1,000, ,,,,.s "a
Gently and the projectors have decided 20 employ
detectives to-day TO arrest the boys, II posAoie'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03

baltimore May Mrs. Steiner. OF NO. l45z
couph-st was rendered totally blind by hash
from a trolley wire Of the electric street
railway lines three weeks ago. and has not yet re-
gained her sight Everything possible has been ana
Il being done for her. but apparently 10 no cIlera
Mrs Sterner was sitting at window OF ngi io,I
watching the passing Suddenly particu
hriniant ash darted from the trolley wire VIII
an exclamation she instantly placed hsi When
over her eyes to shut out the binding iasn w MI
be ramoved her hands she found that she couid not
sae THE optic nerves were paralyZed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
FOR A CONFERENCE OF REPUBLICANS.

humorous Invitations were sent out yesterday to
,ro,rinent Republicans OF the Eastern and New
England states asking their presence at the Ike
publican conference. t. be held in Parlor d x. OF
the Eth Avenue Hotel on Thursday. May TO-
AZ . D. m The invitation, hllins two typewriter
pages bears the signatures Of f. g. Harper chalr-
man Of the Eastern Conference Committee W. W.
Tracy. president Of the National Republican League
and y Humphrey secretary. The proposed
meeting grew out Of the conference of Republicans
held In the Office Of James y Blanchari eXecItive
une Rundng on April %. the object OF which was
Iea,1ie Convention to take place at Denver COL.
ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03

signed by T St John Gaffney, Hamilton Niil am
= Zimmerman Joseph Flock; C. d SHyani N Hn
lam Armstrong. J. H. Nilsheimer Nlid I r. No
Donald. -..., ---, J.. r,,..rio, Renub-
lfc,n organization was held at the new Clubhouse
No 40 East Egheth-st last night Amo"A 'I HS,
merit Alc Burke. ~ NJ. de- Costa, Ro3ert .
Brownf and Dr. N. smith Methods Tor ppficenr
we're discussed, and steadfastness TO hepup'io""
principles was declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
EIGHT HUNDRED BRICKMAKERS STRIKE.

Kingston n v May 2 (SpeclaD.-An extended
s,rike was bep,ln I'm the numerous brickyards near
this city this morning which has already thrown
abou; 800 men out of employment cut In wages
Of twenty cents day all around was the cause
aet fall a cut of twenty cents "A day was made,
and This spring the outlook gloomy that me
manufacftrers were slow to begin operations anu
hardly cared whether they began or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
JAMES d. BREWSTER.

James D. Brewster of Elizabeth's prominent
citizens died last night at his home, No. 1874 West
Jersey-st., In that city. from apopexy He was
seventy years old and for many years WELL
known ship broker in this city, where his six sons
are engaged in business. Two daughters also sur
vlve him. Mr. Brewster in politics was strong
Republican He retired from business several years
ago having amassed a fortune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
\ COSTLY TRIP BY CROKER'S BROTHER

George Croker. brother " the millionaire poSs oi
r,rnmanv Hail. mas just returned from hve-
,,,r,hs, trim abroad Most Of the time he spent In
Germany at the baths Of Niesbadon. where he I'M
s.rv,ent treatment for serious nervous troupe.
4, one time Mr. Croker HE was despalred or put
bis bnalth has been measurably improved. MT.
croker is an assistant clerk of the city Court at
A year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
Az ELEVATED ROAD THROUGH BUILDINGS.
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
The Northwestern ~ proposes to solve the prop,
lem of IL downtown loop by the adoption OF the
novel plan of boring n route through the second
stories OF buildings. The proposed plan provldees
for the condemnation OF strip forty rect wide
through business houses its right or way from
the river to the alley north OF the First National
Hank Buldlng and then run east to Wabash-ave:
Every building In the way OF the llne-which Will
be on one side or the other OF the alley wnere one
eyists-vill be tunnelled The structure is arranged
40 that il rests on It's own foundations. entirely
independent OF the building. leaving the side spaces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
CALL FOR A PEOPLES PARTY CONVEN-
TON

rockport. " Y May IL. J. McParln' OF th'S
city secretary OF the state Comnittee Oh Wv
~ 80, ,,, ,ssued . call today for the People :
ppa nrtv State Convention to be held AT Saratoga
K September II. The Convention VIII De co"-
.sd ~ 40 delegates from the different counties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03

Of f6u six al majority Of the city st
reform Mayor therefore he he can can Accomplish little
in the way Of reform. because he cannot appoint
argued that the BIZ did not authorize the Mayor to
remove the Controller of the city.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Blandy read the
bill to the Governor and argued that since the bill
sad that the Mayor could remove the head or any
gave the Mayor outrageous powers
Who comes here in 1884" said Mr. .Blandy,. and
Bss-the same George en- Bliss who drew up the
aT6 Of or Mr Bliss wishes to maE a ,ne
the Republicans hope by unholy alliance to
upon the ey Of S RSy the NOVA vanGa
Rome \ few years ago the voters OF New, YORK
If this bill had then been a law Mr.. George would
have swept out of office all the efficient heads Of
and it should be preserved How was this bill
passed In the legislature of is4? IT was passed
a party lash and drove all its Senators and As
will legisate out Of office the heads of fourteen de-
partments; Efficiency will count for nothing The
Mayor under it is to be the practical head of every
Turning to Mr.. Roome Governor Flower then
the, whole, government. Of Network at ratne?%
II would answered Mr. Roome ~ would you'd make
Would there not be danger OF making him a
81 do not think So" said Mr.. Callahan you
would simply give the Mayor of New-Nork power
head Of a big business house Governor. and yet
not have the authority TO name your chief clerks?
f5ul jefferson dNlded power among tne OIHctiS
OF the people" suggested the Governor
1--WE made the President responsible for the gov
eminent of the United States said Mr.. Delafield,
land wish to make the Mayor the responsible
head Of New York's government"
THE DOCK COMMISSION BILL.
The Governor also listened to arguments Sem
ator Saxtons bill providing that the Dock Commits
soners shall not give out any work in of
$500, except by contract. Chief Engineer Greene OF
the Dock Department. opposed the bill. He said II
would circumscribe dangerously the liberty of ac-
ton OF the Dock Commissioners.
Z. w. Whitaker former Deputy A,torney-Cen
eral made brief argument In favor OF the bill.
John Monks told the Governor that the docks of
London We're built at far less expense by contract
than those Of New-York.
Governor Flower will take no action upon any
Of the bills for several days in order to give those
who wish to file briefs opportunity to do 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
REPUBLICANS WIN ~ WASHINGTON.

Spokane. Wash May The returns thus far
indicate that the Republicans have carried the mu-
uiripal elections over a fusion Of Democrats and
Populisis by majoriues ranging from 100 70 .".
81 paul May 2.-Ecturns Indicate That smith
DEM Is elected Mayor by about 90 majority Inc
rest OF the ticket VIII be Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
THE DOCK COMMISSION BILL.
1T MAY BE THEIR LAST MEETING.
The Rapid Transit Commissioners held v

be their last meeting Yesterday afternoon. The
counts of the Commission carefully gone over
and were found to be in a good condition.
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european ADVERTISEMENTS.
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NETWORK REFORM BILLS.
.pc1rMENTs OFFERED FOR AND AGAINST
THEM BEFORE THE GOVERNOR.

.ncr DELEGATION OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. APPEARS TO URGE THE SIGN
ING OF THE RAPID TRANSIT BILL
DISCUSSION OF OTHER IMPoR-
TANT MEASURES.
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Governor Flower then asked for arguments on the
Oil Increasing yearly salaries Of the hfth grace
OF -"'rolmen OF the New-York police force 10
400 Mr.. Pryor said that the City Ciub look no
attitude upon this bill but he personally thought
ne policemen well paid at Szp FIX
Assembyman James Oliver made speech IN FAVOR
OF the bill
THE NoN-PARTIsAN PARK BOARD BILL
The Governor then took up the Non-Partisan fark
Board bill. Mr.. Beekman said that the City CluD
was opposed to 1t. 1t carried the non-partsah
principle too far THE Park Commission ne
Said rs an inefficient body, Il IS trIe. but nom
partisan Board OF Park Commissioners would mol
eorrect its faults"
81 THE MAYORS POWER OF REMOVAL BILL
Inc bill authorizing each Mayor OF w-forK
hereafter elected 10 remove all the heads OF city
departments was next considered. W. Harris
Aoome. OF the City Cub made an earnest speech In
rs behalf 1--WE favor this BILL he said, because
&C Wish TO make the Mayor OF New-fork re-
sponsible officer He has a term OF only two
~ but the heads Of city departments have terms