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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
AMERICAN SHIPS IN PERIL.
CONCORD AND BALTIMORE JUST ESCAPE
injury FROM JAPANESE TORPEDOEs.

Az IMPOSING FLEET OF WAR VESSELS IN oRiEN-
TAI. WATERS - MINISTER MuTso SAYS
MEDIATION Is HARDLY POSSIBLE
JAPAN's POSITION
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE rRlBuNE.I
San Francisco, Dec. 14-Letters from japan
received here give the following Interesting de-
tails:
Two American warships have hau harro"
escapes from damage or total loss Dy JaPahese
torpedoes AS to the first instance III ""'o"
Tho Concord figured the details come from an
excellent source. When the Concord reacheu
Yokohama from Rehring Sea the entrance to the
harbor had been strewn with torpedoes' az hao
the channel or this Commander Goodrich knew
nothing and he took his ship into the pay al d
twe,ve.knot gait. Signals nuttered mady from
the lighthouse at the left Of the entrance ana as
soon "a the American navigator saw them he
,evarsed his engines full speed. and just In the
nick Of time. FOR dead ahead 300 yards away was
, nest Of contact torpedoes. which would nave
made splinters OF the Concord ,.u a,
EarIv in the month the Baltimore, WIN hu.
miral Carpenter on board. was Hihs , n'
Arthur on the night Of the SIN the JAPANESE
sent two torpedo boats to reconnotTe the lai
bor's mouth In the moonlight cruiser Will
like the Tng-Yuen were descrie1 anu I a
as Il was being discharged the moon eneresu
from the clouds and the japanese made our me
vessel az the United States nagsnip' Inc "sh
torpedo was hastily called In board ~,
There is a fine fleet ~ war vessels now III VII.
.,taI waters The list Embrace twenty
british fifteen French. sixteen RUSSIAN elHn'
German eight American and four ltal!an YES
soils inclusive Of three batte-ships IN the service
Of England France and Russia Two OF thssc
vessels. the Admiral Nakinon and me hIhua
both Russian are now in Yokohama harpor'
correspondent says: , 49, l.;
After repeated efforts, / have secured an IN n,
,erviev with Mr.. Muiso. japanese Minister ~
Foreign Affair." He asked II had ever oeeh 10
Peking and said had not but noped 10 go
there with the japanese army, asking II III,
thought I would have that pleasure. lie rePncu
automatically that might 60 with the army
there He had heard something about ,ne r.
norts ~ American mediation. but he though' ma
when two nations were at war the beaten ha"vn
should make its peace proposals direct 10 ~, t,'e
victor Mediation ne said, is hardy poss.n..
We nrefer that China should deal with US AZ mr.
hand The Western nations cannot uI,i'r s, ,,
10 chinese as we do. We can dcal WIN teh', mi,
~, ,rnkio ia far better advantage thah we Oou''
through the arbitramcnt ~ any distant iC"e' .n
Minister Nutso declined to say "He'"'' INV
,bird army would go to Formosa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
IN MEMORY or PROFESSOR HELMhoLl~
EXERCISES HELD ~ BERLiN-TiiE hM'H"'''
ND EMrREss AMONG THOSE FNEsENT

Berlin Dec "a celebration commemorative "a
the M. and works Of Professor hermann Helm
-, ,.,s hel In the hall 81 the Song Academy to-
a,y IN. s.rvlc.- beginning at noon \ large gain
ering vas present including the Emperor ana En-
press the faculty Of the University OF Berlin 'he
members 81 the Ministry and municipality Inc
members Of the Rechstag AMI many oihci H's''"
gulshcd person. Herr Joseph Joachim '"' mo-
German ,Iollnisi Was among those who TOOK active
mar, In m. exercises AMI Won "nthusastlc Az.
mus. by his rendition u Schumannt Ab'niil'l,
A. address eulogistc II the dead scientist was a-
i,v.red hv Professor fiezold. An immense hust OF
~, mhotx almost buried In hOwers. occupied IN"
centre OF the stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
NJ BuRpEAu's BODY LYING IN STATE.

Paris Dec. n.-Presdent casimIr Perier will
personally attend the funeral OF his former col
league ~ Burdeau. The body OF ~ Burdeau Is
EXPOSED to view In the Sale d'Honneur In the
Palais bourbon. where 1t Is being looked upon by
!, cea seless stream of visitors. Workmen
gagged In erecting I'm the courtyard catafalque
thirty feet high. upon which the CONN VIII he
placed , , .
Count Minister. German Ambassador, called In
behalf OF Emperor William. the President to-
day and expressed his sympathy with the Gov
eminent account OF NJ Burdeaus death VI
Burleau az delegate TO the Berlin Labor Con
ference, Count Minister said, made highly IA
vorable impression upon His Majesty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
y;yu MEN HURT IN RUNA IA

4 horse dragging a cab In which were Joseph
Powell and his wife, OF No. A3 West End-ave.. came
dashing along Seventy -nnth-st. from the Boulevard
at $50 D. m yesterday The coachman John Der
mody, was unable to control The runaway, which
kept on as far Riverside Park where II dashea
the cab against a tree, breaking the tree down
and overturning the cab. and then fell upon tne
stone walk exhausted Mr.. Powell and the coach
man had their arms spraned Policeman Peter
Brady assisted the man and his wife to their home
The woman sustained no inJurieA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
GENERAL WET BEHEADED BY PROXY

HE Is HIMSELF ~ PRISON IN PEkING- REi.A-
TIvEs or IL HUNG CHANG IN TRorbI.E.
London Dec IA news agency publishes dis-
patch from Shanghai. saying that General Wei, who
WAS supposed 10 have been executed for cowardice
at Ping -Yang Is in prison at Picking. He admits
that the man beheaded as General Wei was pro-
cured at his nstlgation 10 repre- sent him.
The correspondent OF the Central News at New
Chwang telegraphs that the japanese are within
thirteen miles OF Southport.
\ dispatch from Nankin says that Ill hung
Chsngs nephew. Chang has been arrested for pecu-
latlon and his property has been seized a Ten
Tsn dispatch that an order has been issued Tor
the arrest OF Ii Hung Changs son-n,iaw tor lraudu-
lent practices Sheng. the Taotai OF ien-Tsn IL re-
ported to have been dismissed from office on account
OF his inability to raise loan. lie VIII DE sue
ceedcd by Wang Fab Woong
THE Daily News" learns from Yokohama tina,
Japan vii. issue bonds for war loan OF 3d.
JD0.Op yen
THE Times correspondent In Tien-TsIn tee-
graphs: , 49,, -.
objects 10 military guards at Picking. and Will un-
dertake the efficient protection Of the Legatlons'
consequently the English, American. French Ger
man. Russian. Spanish and Italian guards. about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15

INCREASING ITS SUGAR BOUNTY.
GERMANY TAKES ACTION TO MEET THE
AMERICAN TARIFF-A DEfTsIoN As TO
TREATY RIGHTS.
berlin Dec 1.-THE Re.chstag to-day debated an
in,orneIlatIon by DR. Paasche National LIBERAL pro
posing an Increase OF the sugar export bounty inc
proposal was approved by the Conservatives 'e"-
trs,s and National Liberals .
In resoonse to Count Won Kantz's inquiry. Fret
herr Won Marshall Secretary OF the Foreign '''e'
s.id that the American sugar tariff was OF great
importance as II nfrlnged upon the most-la'o'eu
nation clause The increase OF the American iarh'
on sugar had affected Germany more than any o'"e'
country and It ought to be abolished
Frciherr Won Marshall denied that Germany con-
oohsd ",be most favored nation treatment to the
s,a,es without receiving anything In return lie
was hound TO admit, he said. that Germany hah
arrived at a complete understanding WIN 'ne
United States Government. ana that i'es'"'".
Cleveland had fr.nllcd he promise 10 sn,h Of
to Congress the ahrogaton OF Inc T on en,I soIn
cent dnerential In the sugar tax ne I'M, ma 80
ton OF the difficulty rested with me ,'e 70 avoid
Congress. He urged that care De ,hhsn ,ry,ng -
placiag a difficulty in the way or mos tyIrS w.
- mar, ioyally observed the treaty OF 1Ss. ne
said I'VE arc entitled to expect similar treatment
7, ,s hard TO see how according 20 the words OF
The German Secretary Of the Foreign once the
American sugar tarn "infringed upon the most
favored nation clause This Is precisely one OF Inc
main defects In the wilson bli'' that II "HH ""
m. favors granted 10y the Mckinley hlli 10 hAuo"S
willing to grant favors also to American pronucS'
The ~ per cen: duty is now applied TO all foreign
,.,rs az stanIe Now. an additional duty is
nl,ccd upon imported refined sugars ana IL "ppN"S
70 all such sugars without any distinction as ~
tho country from which 1t Is imported into America
Another additional duty Is put upon sugars coming
from countries which give bounty to ther pro-
duccrs and exporters OF sugar. THIS j. inc '''' ~
roc,,, IN German beet root sugar and applies not
only 10 Germany. hut to all countries when "s"'
practlse a. home the bounty policy ana export 10 'r
United states their bounty protected sugar. ~
course the German producers ~ beet sugar on
,ccouu, of their large expectation ot me ARR,
az suffer more than Others from the a''i'"i'' 'N
Imposed by the Wilson bill but this rs not reason
=, ur.;euI that the American iiriU hflhbfN nv
,nos,- avorsd nation" clause. since All countries mr.
placed by that tariff upon the zane footing VIII
sarI 20 the extra duties charged upon imported
sugars protected hy bounty In their pihce OF pro-
luciiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
PRINCE HoHENLoHEs SALARY RAISED

Berlin Dec l4.-Empcror William on his own
initiative has added 10000 mnrks to Chancellor
Prime. Won Hohenlohes official salary to cover
the financial loss which he suffered by giving up
the Governorship OF Asace-Lorraine AS the Chah-
ceIlor ~ "A rich man. who Is not even remotely de-
ue nlent upon his salary, the Emperor ACTON l.
rrlficised II will be discussed In the Reichstag
and the Increase will not be paid unless voted by
the DEPUTIES. 80, -, -. .o,,
The Chancellor is confined to his bed by a coid
which ne caught IN opening the new Hei'hS'as
Building His condition Is not serious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
CABINET CRISIS IN SPAIN.

TIE GOVERNMENT DEFEATED on \ MOTION TO
REMOVE THE WOOL IMPORT Duty
Madrid Dec. lin the Chamber to-day the Gov
eminent opposed "A motion to remove the import
duty on wool and was defeated by a vote of 81 To
Is Amos Salvador Minister Of Finance. has re-
signed and the other Ministers arc considering the
situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
A NEWSPAPER MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF.

Toronto Dec lt-Edward Houghton, cartoonst
on The Evening star" shot himself In the head
In his office IN THE Star" building tonight He
was removed % General Hospital but cannot
live. Houghton had been on "A prolonged spree
He was a clever artist and was formerly on the
stan OF THE New-York Recorder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
Pa..
Inch
3O.5
300

=. -
In this diagram a continuous white line , sns ..if.
cha ,rrs In pressure indicated by The lrlou IN.
recording barometer The broken line represents '"' vs.
perature as recorded at Petrys Pharmacy.
Tribune once Dec u.s. a. m.-rhe wea'h'' w. a.
WAS fair and mild. The temperature ranged bet"S" %
and ~ degrees. the average Nir being 'o"' ' A.,
Thursday and lS,s higher than on the correspondents
The weather Is likely to continue fair to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
THE WEATHER REPORT
FAIR WEATHER IN ALL DISTRICTS

FAIR WEATHER IN ALL DISTRICTS.
Washington. Dec H-rhe pressure continues hign
all districts except the upper Mississippi and missouri
valleys where the pressure Is relatively low The oaome
tor has risen IN England and the Atlantic COAST
has fallen generally from the Allegheny Mountain
westward to The Pacific Ocean The temperature mas
been stationary east Of the Mississippi River and has
risen slightly In the Of H. The weather hs
been fair IN nil districts. a.
fair and slightly warmer weather may BE- expected u
ttstri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For Maine New Hampshire and Vermont fair. warmer
winds.
For Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut i'r
Wal rr-r: winds ,mng variable
For Eastern New York fair; warmer: southwest "h'~
For Eastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey, fair warm
or; west winds becoming variable
For the District Of Columbia. Delaware and Msryiane
fair: warmer. variable winds. ,-s
For Western Pennsylvania ana western NV"
fair: warmer: southwest winds ,...
For Ohio and Indiana. fair warmer, southwest VIM"
becoming souh,rly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15

tween Corr oil and Pennsylvania the coming season
ss a result OF this conference. The Pennsylvania
representatives were not empowered to act nnaly
as regards the varsity crew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15

The latest news from the far East tends TO con
firm the previous reports Of Japanese barbariies
practlsed the Chinese at the taking OF Port
Arthur Before the capture OF the fort the japanese
had so conducted themselves that all the horror Of
rian cructics the living and the mutation
OF he Charged to the Chinese. IL now
appcars that al Port Arthur the Orientallsm Of the
Japanese broke through their newly acquired civzi-
ton and the victorious soldiers became IA atrocious
in their conduct their opponents the Chinese.
The japanese Government has sent special com
mission to Port Arthur to inquire into the conduct
OF the soldiers after the town was captured IL Is
said that some OF the Japanese officers were Obliged
TO shoot several soldiers to make them desist from
their ma acre OF the citizens Of the place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15

II Maitland Kersey. Lord Dunravens representa-
,lv, in this city said yesterday that whether there
would be A race for the Americas Cup or not wouId
d,p.nd on the OF the meeting OF the nag OH
rs q, the ROYAL Yacht Squadron. which VII be held
:, A., =, N,-u,orough House The Prince OF Wales
=, c,mr,odore the Marquis OF Ormonde. vice.com-
,nodor" ana Richard Grant Ia secretary or the
snuadron Lord Dunraven Ia expected 10 De pres
ont At meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-15
INCREASING ITS SUGAR BOUNTY.

hfty 10 each have been ordered TO winter III ie,,-
Tsin where the gunboats OF the first nVc ro"e'S
The morning call., 1894-09-30

of plain unbleached scrim. On this Is a
border of wild roses, and the finish is a
fril of linen lace. The roses are all
washed in, as the artists say. with fiat dye
colors. There is no attempt at fine shad-
ing; one petal is darker and another
lighter, one leaf takes a deeper tone than
the next, but that is all. The effect de-
Dends upon the gold which outlines every
part. This last is fne japanese cord "A. d
is couched round the entire design.
The lace which finishes the edge is of
heavy linen. and through e also runs line
of gold thread. "You see," says its young
owner, wild roses are my especial craze,
and L was determined to have a scarf un-
like others l had seen. This scrim IL not
new, nt course, but its treatment is fresh
| Jaw something similar IN a New-Ynrk
shop. And from IL l evolved my scarf"
The original, as was afterward learned,
is somewhat cOarser and has ordinary gold
braid stitched on in place of the cOucned
cord. The latter method is much the hand
somer of tie two and gives much richer
effect. After seeing the scarf and admir-
ing Il. as every one is sure to DO, the women
who were wishing the house of its originator
set 10 work TO plan other things of a sim
liar sort. One of the best of all thatresulted
from the iortnigh's work has a design of
paDsies. and another. almost equally good
shows yellow primroses.
The former is painted with rather more
skill and shows more gradaliOns of tiut,
The morning call., 1894-09-30
ROMANCE OF POOR RELATIONS.
The Uncle and the Aunt Who Were Cruel Only to
Be Kind.

Hal said Uncle Obed, with his most
disagreeable and forbidden air. $50 you
expect me to pay your debts. Go you, sir p"
II thought that perhaps you would be
kind enough to. help me-" answered his
nephew Jim. humbly.
Did you? Then you thought wrong,
young man. Do you suppose that l have
nothing better to do with my money than
like yourself?'
81 admit that have been-er-whatyo you
say, in the past, uncle, but have given it
all up now, aud taken to steady ways;
have, upon my honOri And l believe tn at
if could once get rid of my debts Ishould
do very WE'LL"
That's the old story" sneered Uncle
Obed. "Penitence and reformation when
the sinews of self-indulgence fail, aud
While the discomfnrts of debt are pressing.
But once set free, With a rehabilitateG
credit. you'd launch out like lord. l
know you, jim"
Upon my word, uncle" replied jim,
earnestly. You wrong me. indeed, you
do. My one aim and object now is 10 set
lie down into quiet, steady fellow"
And there's another thing" the old
gentleman went on, without noticing his
neDheW's protest; what takes you down
to Bigham so often, eh?"
Il go down there TO play golf" an
swered jim. cOlOging, however, under his
uncle's scrutiliZing gaze.
"a nice occupation for struggling
young barrlster to be wasting time and
money upOn-even il the excuse were true
Bul IL isn't, sir. A girl is the bottom OF
your constant journeys to Bigham. And
you can't deny It,"
"Uncle!
Don't uncle me, you reprobate-you
The morning call., 1894-09-30

terfal for her plain serge gown. De pins,
when she is at home she does not indulge
In the questionable luxury of a wornout
frock, hnt robes herself in a dainty tea
gown. We give the model of something
unique in SO O'Clock" frocks. Pale blue
crepon is tastefully made up with black
Jetted net, which is used for the sleeves
and portion of the bodice, as we'll as for
the long sash end, finished off with jet
fringe. The blue crepOn collar is cut in
quite new way, and the bands that sepa-
rate the upper from the lower part of the
sleeves also display a novel design. At
seaside apartments one meets as rule
with so little comfort that the coZy luxury
OF tea gown is not to be despised, par
ticularly when it happens to be one as
charmingly made as the confection in
question.
The great question of the moment is,
what form are coats going TO take? Some
venturing to predict that they will be short
and tight-fiting, others just the reverse
but manufacturers themselves, who must
necessarily prepare in advance, seem to
favor loose kind of mantle which will in
no way interfere with the large loose
sleeves which fashion DEGREES still TO be
the rage. jet for trimming is 10 be more
than ever in favor; in fact is being added
to every garment-on bonnets, on bodlces,
on skirts, and even ON boots-so much so
that one seems entirely out of it unless Jet
appears in ones dress somewhere.
The morning call., 1894-09-30
TX off his disappoiut.

in the attempt to walk off his disappoiut-
ment and Indignation.
"Never knew him quite like that before" /"
he muttered to himself as he went. "What
has come over him? He used to be rather
decent old boy, though he was always
hot-tempered and trif1e stingy. But
to-day he was beyond everything.
l didn't go the right way to pro-
pitiate bin, perhaps. Only l couldn't
stand his saying those things about
Gladys. Pm glad IL gave him beans
for that. 1 should do just the same again
And as fol giving up my darling for his
dirty mOnev I'd rather spend Inc res; of
ms natural life filing petitions in bank
ruptcy. LIS devil of a nuisance all the
same, his cutting up SO Internal rough.
For how I'm ever 10 appease my creditors
Lord only knOwsV
Ten minutes walk brought him to his
lodgings in BrutOn street. He there found
a telegram awaiting bin which. his land
lady told him, had arrived about half an
hour before. On opening it and reading
its contents all ne i'll humoT vanished from
his face. The message which effected the
change was this:
Am coming to town to-day. Meet me Victoria
at 2:4O. GLADYS.
He looked at his watch. IL was scarcely
l O'Clock. So there was still ample iime
for light luncheon at his club, whittier
he accordingly repaired.
by JOve," he thought 10 himself, as he
discussed his meal. Il am glad little
Gladys is coming up to-day-by JoVe. !
am. She's coming alone. evidently. and
that Is mercy ] so seldom gen chance
Of seeing her, except in the presence Of
that female OGRE, Miss BailY Purse
proud. exaclng old snobi l wonder how
my darling has managed TO escape from
ber this afternoon? She scarcely ever
gives the poor child holiday. Dear little
The morning call., 1894-09-30
A Volume of Sleeves.

Since the time is ripe for prophecy, for
this is September and autumn's here at
last, we may as well refer to sleeves. There
is volume in hem. The variation of an
inch to the shOulder-sesm makes all the
difference between the appearance of
feminine delicacy and masculine strength.
It's the former that's sought this year.
How? BY using very long shoulder
seam, which gives the desired drOoping
effect Plenty of material will be used in
the ton of the sleeves, however. to make
them fluffy and bouffant, snail we say? a
tight sleeve and high shOulder-these ars
yet far away.-Exchange.
The morning call., 1894-09-30

but that is because the maker is at hone
with the brush. AS the only availabls
colors are the dyes. the shadiugs must of
necessity be simple, but if one has the ad-
want &c of knowing just how, one can
make the best OF the opportunity afforded
charming, and, as purple and gold make
fascinating com binatiop, the scarf is an
assured success.
The yellow primroses are dainty In the
extreme. In their case the gold seems
only a part of themselves, but the whole
effect is charming. The lace which finishes
this scarf Is rather more elaborate than
most in use and shows its entire pattern
outlined with gold thread. AS this last is
Turkish Il washes perfectly well, however,
and the confident woman who has done the
WORK claims that her scarf will laundor
without harm. One experienced in such
things will perhaps have doubts about this.
The morning call., 1894-09-30

green in the first place and then with
flowers, according to what we have at our
disposal. will have charming effect. Then
Dy a wire loop it is hung TO a support or an
wall. which in its turn is entwined NTH
ribbons tied up into bows. and hanging IN
long loops intermixed with the struggling
tendrlls of creepers to soften its appear
ance. This kind of decoration is particu-
I4rly suitable to the joyous festlvity of a
Harvest Home, when the bell might be
covered with ears of corn, peoples. or.
fah'ng these, bright-hued single dahlias.
and tue clapper might we'll be represented
by bunch of purple grapes. Scarlet and
green ribbons would be most effective for
the festoons for this latter purpose.
The morning call., 1894-09-30

1t is a great mistake to treasure up hats
for another season, as by the time spring
comes round again they invariably look as
if they hailed from the ark. Indeed, one
of the leaders of wOman's fashionable at
tire declares that the modes in millinery
are like Quicksands. ALWAYS changing.
This of course is an exaggeration. How
ever. if any lady fsncies that with the ad-
vent of sweet September her summer
shapes begin to appear slightly passee she
should proceed to line them with some
richly tinted velvet. In fact, it is advis-
able for her TO treat her new straw hats in
this eminently becoming way when autumn
begins to tinge the leaves. Here Is
a charming specimen of headgear.
Cream wings have eplaced flowers, which