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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
TWO BROOKLYN MEN DROWNED.


no.rs OF THE EXCELSIOR CLUB CAUGHT ~ i"H
sor-AIJ AND THE ELLA s. CAPsiHEp'
The souaIl Yesterday afternoon capsized Tue 20,
foot sloop Ella S. of the Excelsior BOAT luz vi
Ninetvt hird-st Brooklyn. and drowned Nr"i"
Hemingway nineteen years old, OF NO. zis i"e"''
dfth-st and John Straud. tr twenty-five yea
old Of No IS Forty -second-st. Andrew strau''
George Strand and John Straud, ST., also IN the
sloop were rescued BY the steam iaunch fn"'i' ~
Powers while they we're struggling In inc water
All the men in the sloop were members Oh '"e
Excelsior Boat Club whose house Is at Forue'h-s''
in South Brooklyn, and they started OUT ses'.'ay
morning for n days sal, as was tner cus eoun
every Sunday The Threatening weatiei ,uay,Id
them homeward and hall an hours tl , 49, ~
have found them safely anchored me .to'p somsil
carrying n good deal OF sail ana when tue sfa~ al
broxe she keeled over ms. anty. Hemhswayh az" T.,
Straud could both swim but they ~eSs ea' ~ tho
other men could swim. The launch howina a. ~,
Powers was the scene or the acS'usn., ir
once went 10 their assistance John o'raao' "a an n
was n day laborer, and his iather. WIZ %csunsJ
tain Of the sloop, works on hs"'e' ~
men not married, . - oros,Iz,,ion SIX
The Fyce DIOR Boat cub Is an orgahi~aslo , nc,
wears old and made Up aim PSI wnohy ", an 5mD
men who are in the habit OF TAXING sa Al dshas
dav Most OF their boats are skmW'nms " hsoS,ei
and seaworthy only In light weatther: ,o, -, night
had not been recovered at .atr nou. 'n, Of
Yesterday was the date for the ahnua. re- 20 "a
The club and twenty-hrec boats had started out on
course from Forty-first-st. 10 5uoy ~ ~ bsd
tnrn n distance OF twenty miles. Ihe na o. ~ ~
led All the way and was of Fort Hamiitoh on '"c
return when the accident occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
Ia TOCRAINE DELAYED.
THE SWIFT FRENCH STEAMER MADE PART OF
HER TRIP WITH ONLY ONE PROPEL
LER WORKING.

The French Line steamship La Touraine arrived
here yesterday morning about eighteen hours over
due, owing to disabled screw. which compelled
her to at reduced speed. Fair weather was ex-
perienced until Wednesday afternoon. July 81, when
the after part Of the big steamship shaken by
Earring and grinding, coming apparently from the
Captain santelli ordered the engines
stopped. and when the steamers Roadway lost
boats lowered to make investgation The
discovery was made that some of the plates on the
after part, between the port and starboard screws
had started. and the port striking against
them al each revolution The starbOard screw
working all right, and Captain Santelli decided TO
go ahead. using only that screw. The ship was
sent ahead for thirty hours by the starboard screw
and then the port engine was again started. and
both engines were kept going at reduced speed The
necessary repairs not thought to be extensive
but the steamer will probably have to be placed on
the drydock repair the damaged plates and per-
haps the port screw. Among the passengers were
Nine de Cespedos and Miss de Cespedes. the wife
and daughter Of Cuba's dead President Mime. de
Cespedes met al the pier by her son. Another
passenger Frederick Hoey. the crack pigeon
shot. Among other passengers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
DEATH NEARLY ENDED TIE EXPERIMENT
MAN SHUT IN a VAULT Is TAKEN OFT IN
CONSCIOUS.


CONSCIOUS
Chicago Aug 4-Walter Barnes and Frank Will
Jams were discussing the Holmes last night
while sitting in the part of O a. Hesa *
Co.'S jewelry store. No. so West Madson-st. All
the details had been recalled and the conversation
finally assumed the form OF an argument over the
merits OF the different methods supposed to have
been employed by Holmes in doing away with his
numerous victims. Barnes said he had heard that
the feeling while being smohered to death was not
as bad as drowning and his curiosity led him TO
suggest Williams that he tBarnes) would enter
while|and that he would tell how 1t seems to a
who Is about TO be sInothered. Williams was
Barnes and so the latter climbed into the big stee;
box and curled up in the shallow vacancy between
swung shut and Williams pulled the lever that
forces 1t into its jamb He did not pull the lever
clear over MS he should have done but no pulled
II far that when he heard Barnes family calling
for him to open the door few minutes ia,er II
Williams jerked ard tuesed at tn door. whe the
sweat came out all him. lie heard Barnes
strained every muscle TO rrove the door But il
remained as firm as Gibraltar and Williams shouied
room In the store and in moment he was pulling
with Williams upon the door handle. The jeweiler
saw that no two men could move the DOOR and
rushed wildly out on the sidewalk He returned
with half dozen strong men and began an assault
handle. and everybody pulled. The door would not
bulge a hair s-breadth A crowbar was found
somewhere. and a vain attempt was made to pry
the door open. 49, -
ARE YOU there yet Walter" Williams asked.
too badly scared to know wha! he was saying:
Barnes could make reply He had been locked
in twenty-five minutes. and wes sadly In need or a
breath Of fresh air when Mr.. Hesla grabbed a
wrench and began to unfastcn the nuts that held
the lever on the door. 1t was the work OF bu; a
few moments and then. with mighty pull on the
rope the door came open. Barnes was lited out
but ne recovered before a doctor arrived, When
asked how IL felt to be smothered. he made some
incoherent repv. Then he said he would so out
and take walk in the fresh air.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
A GALLANT RESCUE OFF SOUTH BEACH.

During the squall yesterday afternoon Jacob
Schmidt. OF Rocksway. sailing In small. cat
boat. It struck by the wind between Hoffman
Island and South Beach. Staten Island and cap
sized. The waves feather white and the .one
fisherman cinging to the side of the overturned
boat and raDd.y drifting with the tide. The
accident was witnessed by thousands OF pleasure
seekers South Beach. who aony the board
wax shouting for hep. Their cries were heard by
Joseph Casey, !ife-sayer enjoyed at Mrs Millers
raft. and after ,ong and dangerous through
the heavy surf succeeded IN reaching the overturned
craft Schmidt almost exhausted. and II was
with considerable difficulty that Casey pu..cd the
ha.f-drowned fisherman on the raft
Schmidt started for home by tram. leaving his
boat which was badly damaged. at the beach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
SKIRMISHES IN CUBA

INSURGENTS DEFEAT lhr "'A'' ''''
JOSE MACEos BAND SAID TO HAVE
BEEN BEATEN
Santiago de Cuba. Aug. 4-The Government col
umn under the command OF Colonel Seguras, re-
turned TO Guantanamo on August 2 after having
defeated the insurgents under Jose Maceo near
Iona de la Galleta. The rebels lost ten Killed and
seventy wounded. and five OF the band were taken
prisoners The Government forces also captured
their camp and quantity of arms and provisions.
The Government loss was one Killed and twelve
wounded, including two officers.
While the Guaso guerillas were reconnoitrng In
the vicinity OF Guantanamo on August 2 they met
a band OF rebels. and. in the engagement which
followed, suffered heavy loss. The commander OF
the guerillas and a number of his force were killed
or wounded.
A detachment OF Government troops July "a
had an engagement with the insurgents under
Mat.as Vega at MserIcorda, near Mayari. in which
two OF the rebels were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
KILLED BY HIS OWN BOMB.
AN ANARCHIST SHOOTS AT A MINING
DIRECTOR IN ANICHE FRANCE.

THEN AN INTERNAL MACHINE. WHICH HE WAS
.poI,r TO HuRL ExPLoDEs IN HIS HANDS
M ytrIrIEMIN HIS INTENDED VIC
TIM. NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Dazzle .ug News has been received here Of a
dastardly attempt to murder NJ. Nuillemin, the
v,arov,ng director Of the Goa, mines at Anche.
eight miles from Douai, In the Department Of
Nord monster banquet had been prepared for
the celebration to-day Of the completion OF the
e,,ieth vear Of NJ Vuilemin's connection with the
mines
Altar mass had been celebrated this morning
NJ vuilIennin. surrounded by party of engineers
and shareholders In the mines was standing I'M
der the church porch. when an Anarchist miner
named Camille Decoux. who had been dismissed
from the service of the company after the strike
of 1893 approached and fired five shots from re-
volver at him. Three Of the bullets took effect
one striking NJ. Vuemin In the cheek. another
in the hand and another In the back, INJECTING
serious. but not dangerous wounds.
After emptying his revolver Decoux was pre-
pairing to throw a bomb which he had concealed
about his person. but by some means the Internal
machine exploded prematurely. dsembowelling
the would-be murderer and hurting his writing
body distance Of seven feel. Ten OF the ny
ISLANDERS were slightly injured by the explosion
Decoux was carried TO the Mayoralty House,
but died Immediately after his arrival there The
attempt upon VI. Vuillemins life has created the
most intense excitement throughput the district.
After the bomb exploded. Decouxs father
who was among those gathered about the en-
trance to the church, became greatly excited,
and. rushing to the spot where his son lay. be-
gan to kick him. all the time screaming:
"Canaie Assassin"
Decoux, who was twenty-six years or age
and unmarried, mad recently been working at
Walters a short distance from Aniche.
NJ Vullemn was removed to his home In
carriage Immediately after his wounds had
been dressed. and is now making favorable
progress toward recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
SIXTY sPANIARDs CAPTURED.

RABIs BAND BEsIEGEs \ CHURCH AND CAPTURES
A LIEUTENANT AND HIS COMMAND
Santiago de Cuba. July 24.-In this district OF
Cuba, after some days OF quiet. the insurgents are
again beginning to make themselves felt Another
engagement has taken place at Baire. the town
where the first insurgents gathered at the begin
ming OF the rebellion.
The place garrisoned by lieutenant and
sixty soldiers. On July 20 a detachment u 1900
rebels under the leader Rabi. appeared there and
demanded that the garrison surrender, whereupon
the single officer with his entrenched them
selves in a church and kept the rebels bay for
day and half At the end Of that time the Heu-
tenant surrendered. The insurgents. after disarm-
ing the soldiers let them free. but they held the
officer prisoner. Then, having hanged five or six
persons spies, they left the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
NOVEL WAY TO CATCH THEM

NEw-HAvEN POLICEMEN JOIN FUNERAL PRO
CEssION, But STOP THEIR HACKS
AT SALOON DOORS.
New-Haven, Aug. (SpeciaD-The newly elected
Republican liquor agents who assumed once on
August /, showed their policy and began an ad-
minisration OF rigid liquor law enforcement similar
to that In vogue In New-York Five raids were
made this afternoon and twenty-five arrests toi-
lowed. -, =.
capture the law breakers. The police squad 10 t"o
closed hacks pulled down the Curtains ana Joined 70
A funeral procession They devout mournets
unit. sa.oon was reached Tner they Jumped I,om
the hacks and arrested twelve drinkers ihey
worked under the State law which went mo
effect August l. saying each person found 10 .
saloon on Sunday can be heavily fned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
TROtBIE AT PIER No /, NORTH RIVER.

The Iron steamboat Pegasus was at Pier NO /
when the storm up, just as the John Il.
Emmons from Jersey CITY, with 200 passengers
came alongside. The Emmons had passed her for
ward starboard lines TO the port quarter OF the
Pegasus but the force OF the wind was so strong
that II swung the stern OF the Emmons out IN inc
stream and to prevent her from being over,ur';eu
as the gale WAS beating with fu!l iorce on her
broadside the lines were cut OF, ana me rinons
made for the slip the north side OF tne pier,
She was twenty minutes In making me sup ana
debarking her passengers from sangplank placed
from the pier to her paddle box cover. The EN-
mons smashed her upper deck stanchlons as
the wind lifted the canvas up ana the WOODWORK
gave way The passengers scrambled under the
wet awnings to get 20 the gangplank over the
paddle wheel. ,,. ~.
on the Pegasus there were crowded decks but
few people ashore on account or the storm
The captain called for line from the stern
10 the pier but the pier hands were All engaged in
helping the distressed Emmons. The Pegasus went
away without the Ne~-Jersey contingent as soon
as the storm abated little For about ten
minutes during the heaviest part OF the storm 1t
was Impossible to fifty feet over the water
from the pier so heavy was the rain. The Taurus
took the passengers from the Emmons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
THREE OF THE PARTY LOST.
Continued from First Page

uote, in the old Culver station, at the point ana
- she,iar his horse from the ard the mes, ne
hitched his animal and wagon under me PIER s. bur
tho water The tide was low when he ga tn'S 80
ubon The storm broke and the small boats WEI, d
being dashed the beach the they
ham realized the danger to the an'% Hnman' He
a%ps unhitched ID t 5sed hSrSe owing to the
,nrn, and the horse was forgotten IN tne sasuad
ment produced by the small boats being "A'"s'
har
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For New-Enx,ard and Eastern N-w-York generally fsw
with Light showers the In the afternoon SCUM
easteriy winds 49,
For New-Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia tA'
in the Interior showers the coast, followed py 'A
slightly warmer, southeasterly winds
For the District Of Columbia and Eastern Pennsylvania
generally fair: eighty warmer: easterly winds
For North and south Carolina. showers on "s
cas fair in the Interior slightly In eastern por
tons, variable winds. , -. MI.
For West Virginia. Western Pennsylvania ana one
generally fair followed by showers on LAKE Erie '0u"
erly winds ...,,s.,,,
For Western New-lork. fair: slightly warmer sou'ne'S
winds. l.. -. .r..
noon. cooler winds. becoming northwesteriy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
PERSIAN MOB CRIES FOR BREAD.

HAND
Tabreez. Persia. Aug. 4.-Tho scarcity OF bread in
this city has caused such agitation among the
Inhabitants that August the authorities or
dered the closing OF the bazaars fearing that they
would be looted.
This action ncensed the people that they be-
came rotous and troops ordered out. This
further enraged the populace. and II was found
necessary TO order the soldiers 10 fire, which they
do. killing score Of the rioters, whose bodies
taken to the residence Of the Russian Consul.
whose protection the people mplored. The Consul
promised 20 try 10 obtain reduction OF the price
OF bread. and with this object in view visited the
Shah's son Muzaf-er-cd-din. the Governor Of the
province. who promised the desired reduction TIE
bazaars remained closed throughout August 1. and
the people became camorOus for the deposition 81
the Governor Of the city. whom they believe 10 be
answerable for the troubles. The fighting between
the troops and people Continues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
BOYCOTTING THE KEEL CANAL
GERMAN IP-owNERs SECOND THE ENGLISH
~ THEIR COMPLAINTS OF BAD
ACCOMMODATIONS

AIIUM
Berlin. Aug. 4-In spite OF the denuncistions OF
the "Vosslsche Zeitung' and other journals OF the
English boycotting OF the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal.
the German ship-owners inclined to take sides
with the English owners ana join in the general
dissatisfaction. holding that the tariffs excess
sye. Moreover. the German ship-owners are grum-
Ding al the management OF the canal. which they
declare is not conducted upon commercial prac-
ticai principles. The POST comes out as cham
pion OF the shippers and. In an article on the sub
Ject. declares that the ireficiency of the manage
mont Is aggravated by the discOurtesy OF the pilots
and subordinate officials Many captains. 1.-The
Post declares. have avoided the canal after their
first experience N It, passage. prefeFring the risks
involved In the passage around the Shaw. 1.-The
Post contends that the limited Of the new
waterway by shippers proves the truth Of It's
charges. and appeals 10 tho Government TO remedy
the mntter by the application Of practical and
equitable principles In the management of the canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
TURKS DEFEATED BY INSURGENTS.

THE MACEDONIANS KILL OR WOUND 800 sol-piEhS
THE REBEL LOSS LESS THAN 100
London. Aug A-"The Chronicle" tomorrow will
print a Constantinople dispatch giving an account
of a severe engagement between Turkish troops
and insurgents near Strumitza, Macedonia The
da te OF the fight is not given According to the dis
match the Turks lost 800 killed or wounded, while
the insurgents loss less than 100
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
A FRENCH REPORTER ARRESTED.

HE WAS SENT TO ALsACE-LoRRAINE TO WRITE
Up THE FETES.
Paris Aug. A reporter for the "Gaulois.' who
was to Alsace Lorraine TO describe the fetes
10 be held there in commemoraton Of the
quering of the Province by the Germans in 1870,
teegraphs that nc has been arrested and is to be
expelled from the Province
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05

Niagara Falls, y. Y. Aug. f-Eiwood T. Butter
and Timothy Sweeney while sailing on the Niagara
ptver This afternoon were overtaken by squa
ami the boat was capszed. Both were drowned
and their bodies went over the Falls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
TIE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY CALLERS.

Ruzzard's Bay Mass. Aug THE President had
a. callers to-day f. c. Benedict and his family and
C. r. Davis United States Consul at Florence VINO
is spending the summer at Marion. They came on
the Oneida which arrived this afternoon on the
cruise with the New-Iork Yacht CLUB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
THE ORIENTAL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

During the heavy rain and wind storm yesterday
afternoon lightning struck the Oriental Hotel at
Manhattan Beach. the bolt tearing off the tower on
the west end OF the building and the conclusion
shatterng pancs OF g:ass In all parts OF the hotel
The hotel crowded with guests at the time
and there considerable excitement. No serious
damage resulted. however. beyond the destruction
Of the tower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
THE PORTEs REPLY TO THE POWERS
1T Is CoNCILIAToRY IN TONE AND PROPOSES To
APPOINT CHRISTIAN ASSESSORS
FOR ARMENIA


Constantinople Aug 1.-The reply Of the Porte,
made on August |. to the Communication OF the
Powers demanding reforms in Armenia is concilia-
tory in tone and promises compliance with many
OF the provisions demanded.
1t proposes 10 appoint Christian assessors TO as
sist the Provincial Governors 10 select sub-toyer
and police from Mussulmans and Christians,
to inspect and improve the prisons. to introduce
for the prevention Of violence and abuses
and check the excuses OF the kurds during their
migrations. and 10 try TO induce them 10 settle In
some particular locality.
The answer crlticises the suggested reform OF the
taxes and of the other points proposed by the
Powers. contending hat they are not practical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
REED g. BARTON,
silversniths.
Everything Desirable sverwsrs at Reasonable PnesA
~ Union Square, n. u
- MAIDEN LANE. ". !.

Holmes case celebrity s said 10 be In this city.
and the declaration Is made by one who claims 10
have seen conyersed with and heard partial ad-
MISSION of heI identity from the woman own lbs
The man who makes the assertion IL Lite ROCK
resident. who makes frequent trips TO ana IS wen
acqua ted In Memphis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
THE WEATHER REPORT.

AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE ON THE ArLANr"
COAST
Washington Aug 4-The pressure 10 high on the VOW
Scotia North Pacific and South Florida coasts lns
pressure low in Upper Mississippi Valley Kan NJ
fallen on Atlantic and Gulf coasts and in the NILSSON"
Valley The temperature has risen In the Lower 80
ipp Valley and has fallen decidedly IN the missouri
The following heavy rainslls lin inehesl "Sre
ported during the last twelve hours; New YORK N'"'
lO2 Hatteras LIS. Wilmington. 2V2, Omaha, IS-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
ROLOFFs EXPEDITION AT WORK.

REPORT THAT CAMrOS Is WOUNDED AND THAT
HE HAS TAKEN REFUGE on BOARD
THE vILLAvERDE.
Key West Fla. Aug. 4-Passengers by the
steamer Mascotte state that Roion. on August J..
blew up a railroad bridge near Placetas. and
CAPTURED a train loaded with troops bound from
Cienfuegos to Place;as. ~,
In is stated that Martinez Campos Is badly
wounded. and has taken refuge on board the snip
Viayerde at Guantanamo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05
TRIBUNE LOCAL. OBSERVATIONS.

:, ,,. diagram a continuous white line shove the
,gas in nrsssure as Indicated by The Tribunes ses'
h,romesr The line represents the ssrn-
peraturc recorded at Perrys fhsrmAey'
Tribune once Aug =. a. m-rhe weather YESTERDAY
WAS warmer With showers In the afternoon Inc ten"
perature ranged from ~ TO ~. the average "' oe"s
"a ,ower than on Saturday and 4 higher than on the
corresponding day last year. a., l., -. n.,,>.
weather to-day ~ likely 10 ne fah !" INV '"''e
inl with showers In the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-05

KING CHRISTIAN 4 GREAT SUFFERER
Copenhagen. Aug. liking Christian. who has
been III for several days with an attack of catarrh
OF the bladder IN stu confined to his bed. His
Majesty is also suffering from insomnia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-06-30

failed IN my efforts IL at that moment
young knoliys had not come into sight,
anxfcusfy looking for his sister.
Urging him TO hasten. thrust the pistol
into his hand and bid him hold Mr. Trohm
a. bay. while few 10 the weli-curh and
tried 10 ind the spring which worked the
deadly mechanism A yell from the with
ering creature at my side guided me I'M
consciously In my search, and in another
Enorren. I saw the fatal Id tip and dis
close what appeared 10 be the remains Of
a second well long ago dry and abandoned
for the other
Now" cried I, ''for moro assistance"
And. raising my voice. / sent shout
down She road which brought Mr.. Simmons
from the place where he had hidden him
self. Between US we tore the lid from its
faStensngs. and rescued Mss knollys- AS
she had tainted in falling. she had not saf-
fered much, and when a half hour later
she opened her eyes in her own house, II
was TO ind one shadow at least lifted
from her own hfa
One word more in explanation Of the
persistent hatred which Obadiah Trohn
had shown toward his erring neighbor.
was found. dated twenty-five years back.
how often ii had been opened and read. II
began abruptly:
You persecute me. I do not love you
a 1 never shall. II YOU continue stten-
tons that are positively distasteful TO me,
/ shall end in hating what Is now simply
dfsagreeabis TO me. I am going 20 marry
Andrew Knollys. Yours very truly.
"ALTHEA BURROUGHS"
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