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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
THE CRpWD PRETENTED TIE CONTEST
DUNCAN 9. ROSS AND PAKvEsE THE ITALIAN.
MEET ~ MOUNTED SWORD FIGHT
~ NEWARK

Fully 100 persons went to Shooting Park, In the
suburbs OF Newark. yesterday afternoon, 10 wit
ness a mounted sword combat between Duncan G.
Ross. the swordsman. and Gsneroso Parves'. the
Italian shoemaker. Of Newark. who has recently
gained much fame among his fellow -countrymen
by defeating all-comers Most of the crowd were
Italians who were in a high state of excitement.
and one Of the lvclicst scenes witnessed at n
field sport followed. As the park is just over the
Newark city line there were no policemen present
except constable and he obtained q vantage
point on the outside of me grounds ana Wisely
stayed there. II was impossible FOR those who had
ing in the way OF the combatanis md personal
collisions between the friends and hackers OF the
one man knocked IN fence by blow from
a cane in the hands Of an excited Italian The In
sailant. but ne escaped IN m crowd. .. .
on. but their enGcavors proved futile. and after
fnrTe i.r III II ~ nav ,b,Cb rcStcd In the form~r.
trst During the attacks the crowd surrounded
them. and although many were struck 10y ihe
horses they refused 10 60 back. and all that could
6ats' The Sxci,@ment or ihe Italians reached
high pitch at the unfurng OF an Italian nag The
presence Of number OF Parvese's cpuntrymcn
clad in different kinds Of Italian uniforms.
met in a preliminary sklrmish A. l.. iiardepau. 0f
horsed. the judges awarded him the victory IN hye
attacks The cheering which followed was uProdr'-
- -
After much delay Ross. clad in steel arnor ana
mounted on 4 large brown horse. appeared on the
field followed by the Italian champion. and after "A
vain endcavo 10 get the crowd back the bugle
sounded for the first attack The combatants "a
luted Zach other and then began the contest win
as much skill az their limited quarters would per
nit Their swords clashcd several times. ana then
Ross saw his opportunity. struck his opponent a
blow on the head and WAS awarded one point lie
followed Il up I'm the next attack with some me
parrying and thrusts. and although Parvese Is
skful sworlsman. he was unable TO stave on the
hlows and Ross gained another point by "A blow on
the neck. In the third and last attack Ross got
in 4. heavy body stroke which nearly unhorsed
pa,vese and again won the decision Both com
batants then refused TO continue the contest untl
I he crowd went OFF the field 1t was impossible To
Start e. and Ross and Parvese. after waiting Tor
some time. rode their dressing rooms.
Although the attacks fought were won by Ross.
ns the contest called for twenty-one attacks. the
Judges were compelled 10 call 1t draw. The win
ner was 10 have received 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
BLOCKADE BROKEN 1T BLCEFIELDS
LATEST NEWS FROM TIE DISTURBED MOS
QrIrO EL.sENvATION.

LATEST NEWS FROM TIE DISTURBED MOS
QUITO RESERVATION.
New-Oreans. April s-'The Plcayune" prints the
following from the Mosquito Reservation watch
TO hanl this morning 10y the steamship Clin-
ton. which Left BuehelIs April /:
after the murder of Wilson. Flynn. at Rama.
the agents Of the several steamship lines here con-
Guided 1t would be better 80 ho.I the steamships at
the Bluffs. especially as the river pilots refused 10
take thu ships to Rama until they could be guaran-
teel protection from the Nlcaraguan assass.ns Il
was then reported that the United States warship
san Francisco hal started from Rio for B;uedeldS
stant
"The interested parties OF the opinion that
after her arrival the United States Consul should
arrange To have guard OF United States marines
sent up the river each steamship, which would
insure the necessary respect for flag. Az the
San Francisco did not arrive. and as the United
States Consul Is siil without instructions from the
Department Of State AT Washington. the blockade
was broken Yesterday morning. when five steam
ships went up the river. 1t IS 10 he regretted.
to pay the port charges and duties TO these Me
araguan invaders
Strange AS ii may seem. there are only six Nc
araCuans IN Blucnelds. and who are keeping this
excitement Were ii not for the suffering OF the
poor people the Americans here would enjoy the
nipp.ng game played by Carlos 4. Lacayo. With
backing OF description from Nicaragua.
and with only five henchmen. he has drawn about
5000 sols from the business men Of Blueields."
\ meeting Of Americans. natives and Creoles was
held March g. AT which resolutions were adopted
the NlcaraguanS and plcdgng their sup
port 10 the deIosei Mosquito Government and invt-
Ing the latter 10 resume the rcins Of government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09

IL the strength OF John Graham. the lawyer, holds
out there is chance OF his recovery lie has been
lying Ill from gout and gangrenous affection OF
his right foot at the Metropolitan Hotel and at s
O'Clock yesterday afternoon his leg
putated four inches above the knee. The opera
ton was performed last means
OF saving the patients life by Dr. Will
lam T. Bull. who assisted by Drs.
William +. Forest and Sayre. General Daniel
Sickles. lifelong friend Of Mr.. Graham, and Mr..
Quin!an his private secretary, were also present
Or. Bull well pleased with the result OF the
operation Up 10 the moment the ether was admin
lstered MI Graham perfectly conscious and wel
aware Of the gravity Of his condition. 1t was not
until the arrival from Washington of General
SckIcs on Saturday morning that the idea Of ampu-
tating the diseased les discussed General
Scklcs advised his friend 10 undergo the operation.
NJ Graham opposed 1t. and despite the urging OF
General Sicltles and a. \. Adee Assistant Secretary
or state and a nephew OF Mr.. Graham. the aged
lawyer would not consent until yesterday afternoon
After the operation Mr. Graham rallied from the
effects OF the ether In ten minutes and he APP
peared as strong before. He sank into quiet
slCmber soon after this. and he still asleep at
u late hour last night and apparently resting COM
fortably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNED.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S IN MORRISANIA DE-
sTROYED BY SWIFT FLAMES.
TWO FIREMEN BADLY HURT BY THE FALLING
ALSO DAAAGED-ORIGIN OF THE FIRE a
MYSTERY TO FATHER GREGG-LoSS
ESTIMATED AT $4,000

ESTIMATED AT $4,000.
ST. Augus,ines Roman Catholic Church at
Franklin ave. and Jererson-st., Morrisania was
totally destroyed by fire, which started in the
choir gallery. at $3.50 o'clock last night
Vespers were held in the church in the
evening and the congregation had been out only
fifteen minutes when Father Thomas +. Gregg
heard screams in the street, and on going
out of his house, which is to the
church, saw flames bursting from the front
windows Of the church. He at once sent in an
alarm and unlocked the church doors. The ns
sistant pastor. Father Samues. said a blessing
over the burning church
BY the time the hremen arrived the entire
interior was a mass Of flames second alarm
was at once sent out, and was quickly fol-
lowed by third and several special calls. The
tower OF the church. sevcnty-hve feet high. soon
caught and fell with crash upon the roof OF
the parish school. beside the church. Two fire
men Justus Mitchell and william Miller. Of
Engine No. A.. were on the school roof and
Were struck. They rescued from the burn
ing timbers ard carried TO a dwelling across the
street.
Ambulance surgeons from Fordham Hospital
made superficial examination of the mems in
juries and dressed their wounds taking them
To- the Fordham Hospital. Mitchclls chest was
badly hurt and it Is thought that two ribs are
broken Miller suffered a fracture Of both legs
and bad bruises on the body.
Father Gregg says he cannot account for the
origin Of the fire. The sexton, Conway, had gone
through the church few minutes before the fire
started He locked II up. and when he gave the
keys To Father Gregg said that everything was
all right. Father Gregg said that there were no
cigarette smokers In his choir
The church was founded in lSi9 and the present
structure built Of brick IN 1860. at cost OF
$50 900. About a year ago a new $1,000 organ was
placed in the church. Other furnishings and
vcstmcnts were valued al $1,000. making the total
loss $50 900 The parish school. which IL partly
insured. was damaged slightly the roof and
sides Father Gregg's home on the West Side
OF the chamber was kept from taking fire. and
was only slightly damaged by water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
J. P1ERPONT MoRGAN's HOUSE INVADED.
A SLIGHT BLAZE THERE Ts EASILY PIT OUT BY
THE SERVANTS. But THE FIREMEN IN
sIsT UPON FINDING OUT EVERYTHING
FOR THEMSELVES

There was considerable excitement for half
hour last night in the four-sory brownstone house
Of j. Pierpont Morgan. at No. 29 Mallson-ave
At about o'clock fire. caused by defective
nue broke out II put out In a short time
by the servants. Mr Morgan entertaining
number ~ guests. who for a brief period were
greatly alarmed. In the excitement an alarm was
turned IN from defective nre-box at Madson-ave.
and Thrty-sxth-st.. which brought the engines -
Ffth-aVe. anl Thirty y-sixth-st. \ large crowd had
gathered on the corners, and the iremen rushed
into the several houses near by hunting in vain
fJr the fire. Finally a policeman directed the fire
men 10 the proper place.
When the nremcn arrived they found four police
men the steps OF Mr.. Morgans house. who told
the nre-hghters that they had orders to allow
In the house. not even nrcmen. the blaze had
been put ont. Firemcn do not do business that
way and IN a few minutes half n dozen brawny
guard. astonlshed and horror stricken butler and
even the banker himself The butler protested. the
servants protested Of the guests protested and
Mr. Morgan protested. but all In vain. and the in
vndcrs demanded to know whore the fire had
been
MIR Morgan declared over and again that the
fire out and had been eNtnguished for some
time but he might well have spoken to wooden
men. and he at last compelled 10 direct the
frcmen's attention to the place where the slight
blaze had been. The iremen made thorough ex-
animation and waited about for a time. In th,
but II didn't. and then they went away politely eX
pressing their regrets for the enforced intrusion.
The police guarded the house for some time after
ward and permitted no one to enter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09

NUMBER or RESORTS WIPED OrT-LOss EsTr
MATED AT 5000

\
MATED AT 5000
The "Bowery." at Coney Island swept by
fire early yesterday morning. involving loss OF
S0oo. heavy wind blowing from the north
west and the flame, spread rapidly.
The buildings totally desfroyed included Perry's
glass pavilion loss, $1,000. RoU>-, SutherIands
hotel $1,000; Mrs. Olga Schmidts restaur... q 5oo.
Timothy Oney's hotel. 5000; joe Germans res
taurant 5000: West Brighton Pavilion owned by
f. w. Thompson. Of Brooklyn. 5000. Joseph Bal
zernn's cigar store $50: Hotel Victoria. owned by
Ioseph Whpple $500. and Parkcrs restaurant.
500 The Alhambr;i Pavilion. OF which the Oconnor
brothers are lessccs. was damhgsd 10 the amount
of 500 Several other small buildings were either
destroyed damaged
The origin Of the fire has not been discovered
Most OF the burned buildings were insured AT n
number OF the resorts which were partially de-
stroyed there signs displayed outside INFORM
ing visitors that the bar was open inside ~ one oi
these resorts where the front OF the building had
hoe badly damaged a stage performance was being
given in the afternoon The proprietors or the
burned structures had made preparations TO enter
tain large crowds yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
SLIGHT MIsHAP TO THE CAMPANIA.

49, .seehs'own, April s.-The eccentric rod OF the
~, "ene OF the Cunard Line steamer Campania
~. sailed from this port for New-York to-day
stsrs discovered to have become bent soon after she
snrhos. on ner voyage hence The steamer was
DrOrsssd; the rod righted. and at $50 D m. she
"Oeeoed on her way west "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
GOOD YORK BY LIFE-S1VERS.
A scHooNER's CREW RESCUED IN LESS THAN
AN HOUR AFTER SHE STRUCK THE
LONG ISLAND sHORE-A BLIND
cNoWSTOPM

ING SNOWSTORM.
The three-masted schooner benjamin i. Church
coptaIn Allen OF New Bedford, from Philadelphia
TO Fall River loaded with 73G tons OF soft coal.
struck on the bar directly opposite the Mecox life
saving station. Bridgehampton L. l., at II
O'Clock Saturday night Her Coson lights were
seen by c. L. Rose and r.. Forest stevens patrol,
men who Immediately answered with their signal
light. and returning to the station aroused tne
crew The lifeboat was quickly launched ana, amd
Tho heavy breakers the pulled to the schooner
and brought ashore the captain mate and crew.
seven In all The Benjamin B. Church was bult
I'm Bath Me. I'm 1873. and her prncipal owner Is T.
r. Kelly, OF New Bedford. -
She viii prove a total loss. The crew was landed
I'm the fe-saving station in less than an hour after
the vessel struck in spite Of a binding snowstorm
which was prevailing at the time ,
breaking up There Is no possible chance OF saving
har
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
roor or gyOW IN NFW-ENGIAND

Hudson Mass April s.-From nine to twelve
inches OF snow nave fallen along the line OF the
Central Massachusetts Railroad
Fort Plain n. Y. April s-There was snowfall
OF between two and three inches In the Mohawk
Valley last night To-day the snow has nearly dn-
appeared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
rUROWy FROM HIS HORSE IN CENTRAL PARK.

While Mr. and Mrs. A. laughter. OF No 1A West
F'ifty.sixth-st, were horseback riding In the Park
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Haughter's horse shied
and threw her to the ground near the West Terrace
bridge. Mrs Haushter was picked up by her nus nus,
hand and taken home in Q carriage. She sustained
an injury to the head which was not considered
serious Mrs Haughtsrs horse was caught by 20
ucemau McNuty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
EMPEROR WILLIAM STILL IN VENICE.

Re AND KING HUMBERT ABANDON THEIR VISIT
TO THE THEATRE RATHER THAN CUT
SHORT THEIR DINNER.
Venice, April S-Efnperor William went aboard
The warshp Motke al 10 O'Clock this morning TO at
tend religious services This afternoon he visited the
Daca Palace and the museums. Upon his return
ron this sightseeing tour the Emperor had al
hours conversation in private with King Humoert-
soon afterward he dispatched two couriers. one to
Berlin and the other 10 Abbaza. At the last mo-
ment the monarchs decided not to attend the gaia
!rIomance al the theatre. as they were sun AT
Me dinner-table and preferred 10 stay there.
slsnor Bosel the only Cabinet Minister who &C
s1mpanied King Humbert, said smlngly TO the
Svniled Press correspondent this evening Inc
Ang Choosing me TO come with him shows now
Rsaclnc are the intentions Of the two monarchs AS
Mnster OF Agriculture ]. Of course. have in my de-
pdfment the palms OF peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
REPRESENTA- TIVE wILsoy IMPROVING.

San Antonio. Tex. April s.-Representative W. L
Wilson returned here yesterday from the ranch Of
Ben Cable Of Illinois He has much improved in
health since he left here ten days ago. His weight
has increased several pounds, and the only thing
which troubles him u cough. He will remain here
O week %. and then make the 5ournoY - Wasa-
ingtou BY easy 0taGe&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
DA CANA ON THE WAY TO LISBON.

ARRIVAL OF EX-M1NIsTER RUY BARBosA THERE
FROM BRAZIL.
Buenos Ayres, April s.-The Portuguese warships
Mindello and Alfonso de Albuquerque. with Ad-
uirsl da Cana and his staff aboard. have sailed
for home after having taken on provisions for the
voyage Cabling between Buenos Ayres and Brazil
ka ports has been stopped.
Lisbon April s.-Ex-Mnister Ruy Barbosa. of
prarl who identified himself with the insurgent
cause last winter arrived here last evening with
bis family. He came a fugitive, for he reared 10
remain where President Pcixoto could reach him.
A dispatch received by the Commercial Cane
Company from Rio yesterday said: The Braziian
Government now prohibits private kilograms to or
from the State OF Sac Paulo. No international mes
sages are permitted 10 pass to or from any piace
situated In the southern zone OF Brazil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
NEGOTIATING FOR RIDE IN BOX CARS

San Bernardino. Cal. April S.-The detachment OF
the Industrial Army. 80 strong. arrived here last
night from Riverside IL will remain here three or
four DAYS awaiting the result of negotiations for
pose 10 pay for box-car transportation to Topeka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
FOR UNIVERSAL srFrRAGE 1N AUSTRIA.

vienna April s.-Twenty-hve mass-meetings were
Hea oy the workngmen Of the city to-day. Most
VI he speakers addressed their audience on the
M Mrseessy OF obtaining Universal Suffrage bill from
ne we government. The Suffrage bills proposed by
sas & iaane and Wndischgraetz Cabinets were crtti-
aseo 49, severely The celebration OF May Day also
was discussed at some length.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
AMENDMENT

AMENDMENT
-.,dent in Paris obtained an interview on the
n.s-ne Sea question last night with Baron de
c.u,cel the French diploma;ist who presided
or.r the Tribunal Of Arbitration. The inter-
,asv concerned mainly the difference between the
rrslish and American bills. and the follow
,,s naragraph in the English bill:
~Wbere upon any proceeding against person
and ship in respect Of any offence against the
a., # is proved that the ship sailed from its
.or, Of departure before the scheduled pro-
,a.ions we're published there. and that such
,sson or master Of a ship did not. after sailing
.,a before the alleged offence receive notice OF
,h,se provisions such person shall be acquitted.
.,a the ship shall be released and not forfeited.
when informed that the Washington Govern
IAN, were reported TO regard this paragraph as
h,sacb Of good faith. Baron de Courcel said
40, IN his opinion the difference between the
.ro hills was merely one OF form. He felt con-
..,osa that both Great Britain and the United
e..,ss would persist in their intention of giving
.,r effect TO the award Of the arbitrators. Baron
A rourcel was then asked whether the para
~.o,h quoted above violated the letter or spirit
:, tho treaty. or the arbtrators' decision. He
answered:
Naturally. when the decision OF the Tribunal
u.s framed the arbltrators thought that 1t
,ould be put into effect by legislation at the
,.-,est possible moment. If either Government
,sg,sct 10 enact the necessary laws upon that
government would rest the responsibility. al
,,ough anv such neglect was regarded as un-
ute,v The arbitrators doubtless expected that
.ho legislative sanction OF the award would
he expedited with view to not leaving the regu-
,,,,ons still unenacted when the sealing season
=, 1904 should begin Nevertheless. neither the
,rss,v nor the award contained anything binding
either party to give retroactive effect to any
nenalties which might be enacted TO make the
decision Of the Tribunal legally effective"
Baron de Courcel knew nothing OF the mis-
understanding as TO the Behring Sea bills until
no WAS informed of II by the United Press corre-
snondent Owing TO his position in the Tribunal
be smoke with much reserve.
Thomas F. Bayard United States Ambassaoor
10 England said to-day that he had received no !
Communication whatever from America since |
FRIDAY THE fact is" he added. "that the |
I-nited States have passed a bill in accordance |
With the spjrit Of the arbitrators, whereas the |
English bill may be subject to amendment. The |
6rst idea was that the two bills were as similar |
as possible but some Of the Canadians doubtless |
are dispeased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
FOR GOVERNMENT GRAIN TRADE MONOP-


Berlin April S--Count Won Kanitz- Podangen was
supported yesterday by 12S Deputies when he moved
~ ~ uie heichstag to give the Government a monop-
ts.a VI the purchase and sale OF foreign grains in
fasasu i4r nome consumption. According to his pro-
Price Of sale N ' wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
slsaARcK's PERSONAL PEcu1LAR1T1Es

h, April S-The "Deutsche Revue" for April
psc,,,. e'er article concerning Bsmarcks personal
"a p..s ues The article is entitled "Crlspl's Visit
vr,,.~ 'iarck' by Crispis Italian Companion" The
sorp,o.-" "o'es tnat Bismarck never smokes In the
nu,l. ana always wears long cravats Of white
round ~. ~ o'aek SILK, which frequently get wound
TO Keen ~ neck as the old Chancellor is never able
had o{ten e hhot In place Bismarck said that ne
but bsS Iet MS beard grow for few weeks
shave n zen ~ induced eventually by his wife 10
heards p,ms,. In oeference TO her prejudice against
The wri,ee anarcks eyebrows were an inch high
70 prpvsn. s.ass and were trimmed every few weeks
'ent their becoming unpleasantiy heavy "ee"s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
pruRING SEA LEGISLATION.
ro1rRcEI. SAYS THE BRITISH AND
AMERICAN BILLS DIFFER ONLY IN
FORM.

,r p.RoN ADDS THAT TIE ARBITRAToRs SUP
POSED THAT BOTH GOVERNMENTS WOULD
PIT THE AWARD INTO EFFECT BY LAWS
At THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE MOMENT
MR. BAYARD SAYS THE ENGLISH
BILL MAY BE SUBJECT TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09

NNoiI STEAMER AT HALIFAX IN DISTRESS.
,. haifax, " s. April s.-The tramp steamer r. F.
~s.a''news from MessIna and Palermo March IS, for
Ssv 'dsorK sorK with cargo OF fruit arrived here TO-
hay;,s Que y leaking and short OF coal and reports
"s nad bad weather from Palermo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
ss "S EXPLOSION IN AN ITALIAN Cr,rv

Ror. NoSioN IN AN ITALIAN CITY
Mo,s ~ nprii S-Two bombs were exploded TODAY
hscs,S 'e mouse Of the Military Governor. in sIena
Anrrd .,. no damage was done and nobody vas
- srest,x estt,roush the Governor who is cr,t,ca,,v II,
ssssd the lodxinrseo dso; q, The siena police have
nvs men who had expiosives ano IN iSs,e naye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09

JOHN GR4H.IWS LEG 1MPCT1TED.

HEROIC MEASURES TAKEN TO SAVE THE LAW
lER'S LlFE-HE APPEARS TO RALLY WELL
FROM THE OPERATION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09

~ INCREASE TRANSATLANTIC raprs
AGENT, ~ april april S-rhe conference OF steamship
sss,ss cabin and steerage passage 70 cnarses
Pooling rscs,n.to to enect on May I. The question OF
e'p's has not yet been decided. -