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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
pOsTMA STER GEOR0E Turned orr

Providence r. J., May (SpeciaD.-The long con-
troversy the appointment OF a postmaster ior
the city OF Providence was settled to-day by the
appointment OF Richard Hayward. The present
incumbent, Charles II. George. was appointed by
President Cleveland during his first term on learn
ing that Henry w. Gardner. then postmaster. had
sat on the platform at a Republican convention.
Mr. George is one of the leading citizens and busi-
ness men Of Providence. and his administration or
the Office was satisfactory 10 people OF all parties
that he was retained in office by President Harrl-
son. On the Inauguration OF Cleveland In ls'5
strenuous attempt begun 20 oust Postmaster
George. and for reason except that ne was not
a pernicious partisan. one wing OF the Deinoc-
racy as represented by its leaders, sought the APP
pon nment OF Richard Hayward. the treasurer OF
the State Central Committee and another wing
espoused the cause OF Samuel II. Bullock. The lat
ter was indorsed by Congressman Lapham ana inc
former by the State Central Committee. The
President evidently hcsitated to remove his own
appoin,ee for no fault and there have been nuner-
trips to Washington on the part OF cmlssarles
OF the State Central Committee 10 give thc fT'si-
dent points on the situation ana ne mas nnhly
yielded TO the wishes OF the State Central Com
mittee The new appointce, Richard hayward. is
a contractor and builder. and is prominent In his
trade He was born In Michigan in lsio but has
lived nearly all his life In Rhode ls'aho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
cIOrDHTRSr ~ ONTARIO COCNTT.

Rochester. " Y. May 7-Reports OF terrible
cloudburst were received tonight from the south
ern part OF Ontario County. II has been impossi-
bile TO get details as the telephone and telegraph
connections with Naples. Mddlesex and South
Bristol have been cut OFF a passenger on the
Mlddlesex Valley train reported that when the
train left Naples at 2:30 o'clock a fierce hail
storm was raging When the train reached West
River. dense black banks of clouds were gather
ing in the heavens and II was apparent that a ter
rinc storm was preparing. The train had pro-
cceied about mile from the depot when the
clouds came together, accompanied by terrific thun-
der and a brilliant electric display. Immediately
the rain began to fall In torrents
In the Mdilesex Valley. In the vicinity or West
River the railroad has been washed out In many
places and crops and vineyards destroyed When
the train reached Russville. the storm was such
that IL was not considered safe 10 send II further.
a later report states that the storm was the
worst i'm years. The bed of the railroad from Mid
desex to Naples is washed out most or the way.
Fields have been furrowed and the small streams
have been transformed into rivers The freight
house al Russvile. it is reported. has been struck
hv lightning and completely destroyed. Great
damage has been done 70 telegraph and telephone
wires and in many offices the wires have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
ENGLAND HAS SET A PRECEDENT.
HAVING PUNISHED NICARAGUA. SHE MAY TURN
HER ATTENTION TO OTHER SMALL
AMERICAN REPUBLICS

Washington. May members Of the Diplomatic
Corps representing Central ami South America gen
orally express the opinion that Great Britain re-
cent action against Nicaragua establishes a prece-
dent which Will be followed by similar action tow
ard other Iatin-American countries. There Is con-
seauently talk Of a Central and South American
alliance against foreign nations
II was minated in The London Financier some
time ago that Great Britain viii next turn her at
tention to Honduras and compel her TO make some
arrangements looking 10 the settlement OF the inter-
est and principal OF the bonds foated In London
twenty-five years ago. 10 construct a line o'
railway 2iD miles long through that Republic
Guatemala also owes a debt. but OF much smaller
size in London and some 81 the South American
countries have similar claims against them he'd by
British and other European nations. south ani
Central American republics assert. IN most cases,
their inability to NEE; these demands. AM state
OF genuine alarm is said 10 exist among them Jest
arbitrary proceedings should be resorted 10 20 on
force payment. II Is 10 prevent sucn a procedure
that the Central American States particularly feel
the necessity for a strong offensive and defensive
alliance.
London May In the House Of Commons today
Sir Edward Grey. Under Foreign Secretary In reply
70 a question by J. ". Low'her, saii that Rear
Admiral Stephenson with his ships. had left Corinto
having received a letter from the Government OF
Nicaragua promising that the indemnity shOu.d be
paid within fortnight. and accepting the other
terms OF the ultinatuTn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
BLEW Up THE HOTEL oUT OF SPITE
PETER PATTON HAD THE ONLY LICENSE IN
GARwoOD AND INT.MATEs THAT ENEMIES
USED THE DYNAMITE.


The Union County Hotel. new building AT Gar
wood y j. owned by Peter Patton. was damaged
by dynamite early yesterday morning Mr.. Patton
was formerly janitor of the Potter Buildlng here
and an Assembly District leader. He IS com
mander OF .he Shamrock Commandcry Of the
American Legion Of Honor.
Mr. Patton and his young bride had decided to sleep
in a new hotel building. opposite the Union County
Hotel building which Mr. Patton keeps About
o'clock in the morning Mrs. Patton was startled
by a loud rumbling noise and some men also who
had been aroused OF the hotel opposite
and managed TO wake up Mr. Patton. The front OF
the building around the arch entrance had been
blown out. The heavy double doors were lying on
the floor The woodwork and castings were either
demolished or torn out AT daylight a cartridge
eight inches long and with fuse three feet in
length was found buried in the ground on one side
OF the arch The fuse had been lighted but went
out. This cartridge contained about a pound OF
dynamite enough to blow up the entire building.
II is thought that similar cartridge was tNc on.
that exploded but no trace OF TINS cartridge couId
be found 49,, >,
Mr. Patton estimated the damage under $50 lie
said that he suspected certain persons. but wOu!i
not reveal their until he had turned The case
over 10 the county prosecutor he intlmatcd mat
the persons were in way his business rivals
He Vacated the old hotel yesterday and held the
only excise license in the village. When Mr.. Pat
ton went TO Garwood year ago threats were IN
directly made him that his place would be blown
up with dynamite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
p4LPH Il. PAIGE PAROLED.

Columbus Ohio. May (SpeciaD-Raiph ~
paioe was paroled by the Prison Board OF Mana
,ars ,his afternoon Under the Ohio law this gives
him the same freedom as pardon. save that ne
cannot leave the State. and must report to the
State Penitentiary authorities once each month";
Paige was sent from Cleveland In 1892 TO serve ten
wears for forgery. He WAS at that time cashier OF
the Painesville Bank. treasurer Of building as
ISOLATION and a leading member Of the Methodist
Church Implicated In his crime were his rather
in-law c. J. Steele and his brother, David faige.
Aoueduct and was interested In other large public
works In New-York City. David r. Paige was
was cashier Becoming heavily involved fnan-
ciaily because OF his large contracts he used the
heavily pressed, induced his brother Ralph. to
forge and utter some $4,000 OF p,omissory notes .
crash came David r. Paige hed TO Brazil and
Espn and x: S:S: os ss: :xDo,ur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
PHILADELPHJh STRIKERS HOPEFUL.

Philadelphia MAY THE big strike among the
garment workers o. assuming bright prospects Tor
the strikers. and they profess 10 nave 10 uoubt
that every demand they have made VIII De aceeded
to- An even dozen contractors signed 'he SPuia-
tions drawn up by the strikers yesterday anu as
result 800 men and women returned 10 ~orh, inns
morning six manufacturers signed the Knights Of
Labor agreement making a total OF twenty-six
firms that have thus far acceded to ,he uheinahds M
Of the strikers II announced '9nsy ,Se MAJ
800 In number having gained their POM aha re-,
turned e work The strikers sgreed to and
The strkS nxne Nv w - DC sn1 81 ths week At the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
THEY WON'T OBIY CARLISLE.
FLORIDA HEALTH Authorities WILL ENFORCE
THE QUARANTINE LAWS AGAINST THE
lNFANTA ISABEL.


Tanna F.a May ON Friday nigh, the Spanish
c,niscr Infan,a Isabel three days from Havana
ua ssed Mu.let Key Quarantine station. at the mouth
., Tonr, Hay In violation II the quarantine regu-
l,,ions OF the state Of Florida and the tinted
States and anchored ten miles up tho bay me
next morning the quarantine officer. Dr. Echerneh''
dispatchei the quarantine steamer TERM COM
,n,naed by Captain Russell. 10 overhaul IN" 'essei
and bring her back 10 the station.
captain Duena. IN cou.mlni Of the cruiser maue
loud nro,.st although he confessed that he saw
.ho signals and knew II quarantine station
I'm, CAPTAIN Russell insisted. and the vessel re-
,urnea 70 the station. where she was iumlgated
and detained ..
-, receiving notice The Collector OF Customs.
Icelv telegraphed 70 Secretary, Carlisle for IN
s,-uc,ions The Secretary asked for data. which
we're furnished Immediately. Secretary 'ht"s'e
then ordered Collector Lcsly 70 waive the q"hfan-
I'm. regulations 50 far the United states WIS
concerned and 10 allow the vessc! TO 30 IN peace
This was communicated TO the Madrid Govern
nent bv Senior Gutierrez Spanish Vice consui a,
been Violated and the State Board OF Health VIII
strictly enforce the provisions OF Section '' Di '
revised statutes. That section imposes nh' ~ VI
MOI less than 500 not more than 'lW' ~
State Health Officer. DR. j. !. Porter. VIII ko
down 10 Mullet Key tomorrow morning 10 i"sp',s
the vessel and viii then submit his report "he"
action Will be taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
REVOLUTION IN ECUADOR.
THE RANGER HURRYING THERE TO PRO-
TECT AMERICAN INTERESTS.
STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS SUPPRESSED THE
NEWS AT LEAST TEN DAYS-THE REVOLT
SAID TO BE WIDESPREAD AND

WELL ORGANIZED.
Washington. May THE United States cruiser
Ranger left Buena Ventura on May under
cable orders to proceed with all possible ds-
patch to Esmeralda for the protection OF Amel-
can citizens and property endangered by the
revolution which has begun III Ecuador The
State Department was in possession OF news OF
this revolt at least ten days ago. but the facts
have been until to-day successfully withheld from
the public The naval authorities frankly say,
however. that on the request OF the STATE D"'
partment urgent instructions were sent 70 COM
mandcr Watson. Of the Ranger j. -. ThIman,
the new American Minister to Ecuador. LEFT
Washington on April 10 for his post at Quito.
the capital and should be in Guayaqull by this
time.
The provinces Of Canar and Los Rios. where
the rebels are strongest are between Quito ana
Guaynqu!l and II !s not likely thht Minister
Tlman has been able f. leave the coast. Thc
present revolution has been anticipated ny the
Government OF Ecuador for the last three or
four months and according 10 private letters re-
ceivcd here was expected TO be more serious .than
Latin-American revolts usually are The latest
ca bic news shows that the uprising is general
extending to all the important provinces near the
coast and that 1t is exceedingly we'll organized
Late this afternoon the State Department al
mittod that there was n likelihood OF trouhle III
Ecuador but refused to state whether or not
revolution had broken out. Acting Secretary
Chl gave out this statement. which embodied AL
he cared to say:
The Ranger was ordered TO Ecuador at the re-
quest of this department because CONVINCED by rep
RESERVATIONS made by Americans having interests
there that it would be wise to 90 so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
TO TEST THE HOAR LOTTERY LAW.

New-Orleans. May THE first steps In the case
10 test the new Iioar law. passed by thc last 'o"
gress to prevent the importation OF lottery "oh'''
into this country and their disposition on American
soil through express companies or other means or
transportation. was begun to-day, when lottery
agent william T. Parkhurst. was arrested on an
indictment Of the Federal Grand jury Inc "'
cused man Is charged with having imported
,icke, Of the Honduras Lottery Company. success
sors OF the Louisiana Lottery. ana to nave porhe
1t on n Louisville and Nashville Railroad traih
between the States OF Florida and Georgia 10 new
Orleans for the purpose OF disposing OF II. "hen
Parkhurst was arragned in court his counsel hled
demurrer in which District-Attorncy Earhart
joined 1t is probable that the demurrer VIII De
oyerr,cd and that the accused man Will decline
10 furnish han lie will thcTeupon be committed to
prison constrictvely and a writ ol nabeas corpus
10 the United States Supreme Court taken out as
was done In the OF the tnited stt.s against
Dupre. Judge Thomas j. Semmes OF Louisiana
lanes G. Carter OF New-York. and other promi-
nent attorneys understood TO nave been retained
10 appear IN the before the United states SD
Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
THE SPLIT IN THE ORDER OF ELKs.

Baltimore. May THE controversy which began
. year ago In the Order OF Elks has reached
crisis. Grand Exalted Ruler Edwin h. Hay to-day
gave to the United Press copy OF an Official cir
cular which Will be forwarded 20 and read in all
the lodges Of the United States In which 1t is stated
that ANY subordinate lodge or lodges refusing
allegiance TO the Grand Lodge. defying Its author
ity. attempting or claiming TO exercise the rights
and functions Of Elks by virtue OF any pretended
authority from any other power or body shall be
deemed guilty Of treason TO this Grand Lodge"
bunaio are requested to reconsider their action
en9 reahirm allegiance to the Grand Lodge. which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
HYPNOIIZED BY MRS. LEASE.

Topeka. Kan. May AT investigation which
- now being held OF the officers OF the State In
sane Asylum. yesterday. Mrs. Mary Lease. the
woman politician. gave exhibition OF her hitherto
unknown power hypnotist During the pro-
ceedings Mrs. Lease. without announcing her pur-
pose. walked across the commttee-room to where
J. L. Flint, an attendant at the asylum, was sit
ting. and made a pass OF her hand before his eyes.
Flint appeared to be asleep. Mrs. Lease made him
do all sorts OF things. ridiculous and otherwise and
finally brought him out OF his trance with few
passes Of her hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
A BICYCLE RIDER HELD CP"

GANc; OF BOYS ATTACK AND STAB HIM-THE
WHEELMAN MAY DIE.
Henry Zehnke. fifteen years Old. was reported 70
be dving last night at his home. No. III Troutman-
81; Brooklyn. the result Of a etao-wound received
on Monday night IN Troutman- st. near Evergreen
-. vobrka was riding A bicycle. and was held up
hv a gang OF boys. who tried 70 rob him OF MS
wheel. In the struggle which followed. Iehnke re-
c.ivei the wound In the head from penknlie
The police arrested Frank Beh. eleven years Old
who lives In Jenerson-st.. near Hamours-ave' VINO
is charged with the staob.ng.
At a late hour last night coroner Creamer was
called to take his ante-mortem statement, out MS
critical condition prevented IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
4DETFr ~ 4 LITTLE CANOE.

TWO YOUNG PEOPLE GET LOST N TIE roo AND
ARE RESCUED BY FERRYhoAT
Courtney HYDE o: tais city. was out sailing on
Sunday In his canoe Scrap. young woman was
with him They sailed down 70 ROBINS Hee'' "heh
tho fog rolled over the bay and they got lost AZ
. o.c,ock n m the ferryboat Cas,leton came along
on her way 10 81. George The canoe and i'' occu-
pant, were taken on board the ferryooat ana
brought 10 the city on the castietons fe'urn rlp
one cheerful IDIOT the ferryboat 'uin"d ana
fr.,,cd beca the icrryboat stopped 70 pick up IN"
nor nle In the canoe Nr Hyde and his companion
"A Iec, tost in the FOX for over an hour and were
In An anxious state o' nina "Aeh 'hey "e'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
HEFrsKD TO ANSWER THE QUESTION

Springfield. Ill. May frank ii. cooper. OF
Siegel Cooper e. CO.. OF Chicago. Is now In charxs
OF the sergean-at-arms Of the state Senate "e'hs
held in contempt for refusing TO answer P"es
ton propoundei by the Senate by vote o'
25 TO l3 the Senate excused Mr cooper "o'"
answering the questions put to MN py 'he "''"'e
Committee and which he had refused to answer
with the exception Of the question as to the amount
Of business transacted last year. on this question:
the Senate by vote OF 20 TO ls. decided thdt ne
must answer on his refusing 10 do so he was
placed In the custody Of the scrgeant-at arms anu
The senate adjourned without further action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
LOOKS LIKE A PLATT GRAB"
Mr.. NIXONs CAPITOL COMPLETION BILL VIEWED


MR. NIXONS CAPITOL COMPLETION BILL VIEWED
WITH SUSPICION.
Albany. Nav (speciaD.-Mr Nixons so-called
Capitol Completion bill. advanced to third read
ing in the Assembly to-day Is suspected by WELL
Informed observers here to SAVIOR strongly OF
patronage grab for the benefit OF the Platt State
machine This measure. under the guise OF facl-
.atng the completion OF the unfinished portions OF
the great stone building on the HILL reconstructs
at the same time the commission under which the
work is TO be undertaken. and the usual dispensa-
ton of party patronage which is unhapply bound
I'D with all great State undertakings Is 10 be con-
Quoted Mr. Nixon names in his bill three mem'
bers OF a commission OF five TO take charge OF the
work on the Capitol. They are the Lieutenant-
Governor the State Engineer and Surveyor ana the
Superintendent OF Public Works. TWO otner per.
sons one OF whom is to be an architect OF at least
10, wears, experience are to be chosen commission
ers by the Governor
To the nomination OF the Lieutenant-Governor ~
a member OF the board. no possible exception can
be taken. The State Engineer and surveyor
Satrsl place on the new commission But the e
lection OF the Superintendent Of Public Works. 9.
Aards E. OF maS sre: here to Indicate
part o. Mr. nj SG% work a1d d As nsSss &: Ss
decided political and partisan o spnon a q:
man Of Mr.. Patt. 1T will readily be seen thar TN! rs
nySea say ii be- pn as se patonss
~ ths lanai system now is. where II win do the
most good" to Mr. Platt and his following: Y
nor 10 be assumed, OF course, that Governor ha0S.
ton win WELD to the solicitations OF the MANAGER
Of the machine and give the control OF the new
Commission TO the Platt-Barnes combination hetS
Yet the bill. as It now stands. squnts stronW
toward such possible consummation, ana iss o.uSSs
lersIation definitely on their guard against IT, .
MIR Nixons bill authorizes the & mn sSs SuilS
ing and its approaches. and gives absolute @ pS~St
An initial appropriation OF 10000 is carried IN t9s
last section OF the measure. An effort was mads
vote this amendment was lost by 80 70 eS ~
Foley and Mr. Ten Eyck tried to amend the osn ~
them both Off much to Leader Foley's disgust and
Indignation. The bill was finally rusnea 20 a tnssS tsS
tofor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
WILL TAKE NO PART IN THE FRACD.
eEpI-BIrcANs AND PoTCLIsTS IN TENNEsSEE
DECLINE TO ASSIST IN THE INAuGC-
RATION OF TT-RNEY
morrow night.

Nashville Tenn. May (Spec.aD.-Governor Fe'eF
T,irney tDem) will be naugurated tomorrow"
Senator McCarron Rep) and Represehta'Ne
Davis Nop). who were appoh'ed o" ~
committee TO make Arrangements ior the
,,augurat,on have declined to act. They
voted to seat Mr. Evans. Senator Butler ana
Representatives Latture and l:onett Repuoncahs
have received a letter signed by scNenty-se'en
cifizens Of Green County, requesting theni nor 20
attend the Inauguration. The Republican members
90 Tho LEGISLATURE have agreed 10 leave here To-
morrow morning for Chatianooga, 10 can on Mt
Evans and spend the day with MN. returning 10
Nashville tomorrow night The Populist members
viii 90 home but will return In time 10 attend the
next DAYS session. II the present programme -
,,rriei out neither Republicans nor Popuists Will
be present at the inauguration ceremonies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
rUr LFGiL TiyGLE OYER BUCHANAN.

Albany May 7.-Colonei Cole. Governor Morton's
nr,vate secretary said late this afternoon that the
covcrnor had referred the question Of DR.. Buch-
onan,s execution to the Attorney General for de-
c,s,on I'm view OF the legal difficulties which have
arisen. The Governor took this step after receiv-
inp n telegram from Dfstrct-Attorney Fellows de-
"ieor,n, o that there action pending In the
Inted states Court to stay the execution. and urg
inc the Governor TO order the warden at Sing sing
,e ,ne oar rrv out the death sentence. To this the At
orn"y.f;enerai replied for the Governor. that the
matter would better be disposed OF by hsv'ns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
/N OFFER FOR THE FAIR WHEAT.

San Francisco May 7-An evening paper. re-
ferrng to the Fair wheat says a straight oner OF
50 cents per GENITAL made by four Dig shipping
houses for the entire lot. which means Inc sum OF
s.. 72O.DDo but the offer refused. because the
price was thought 10 be too low IL was gwen
out that 80 cents would be an acceptaDIe hghrc
the owners OF this treasure but plndeIs al ina
figure have not yet appeared on the scene. me
to Dutard & McGlaunn as the recognized agents
for the Fair wheat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
JUDGES TO HAVE THE APPOINTMENT.

Albany. May (SpeciaD.-An important amene-
ment was made In the Assembly to-day to Mr..
stanchned's bill aboshns the ONCE OF coroner.
and the measure then went over for the usual three
days to be reprinted That It will pass In It's latest
form some time this week seems highly probablA
The bill has been materially changed since ts 10
PRODUCTION. and in many particulars has been d.
c!dedy improved. Originally It abolished the coz
oner and vested his functions In all criminal caseo
Ger This functionary was to be appointed by The
District Attorney Of each county. and was to act i4
general as part OF the prosecuting machinery q
rather dangerous Power Of sppointneut II taSuR
from The Oletzict-Attovney and 6tvon - tAo coVp1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
GOING TO FIGHT THE BLACK FLAGS

But THE TROOPS CHINA WILL SEND TO FORMOSA
ARE LIKELY TO JOIN THE ENEMY:
London. May IA dispatch from Hong Kong TO
s"rhe Pail Mall Gazette says that the Chinese
Government will send 5000 troops from Canton to
Formosa 10 suppress the Black Flags. who are
opposing japanese occupation OF the island The
troops are not regarded as faithful however and are
thought likely to join the Black Flags after their
arrival in FormCsa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-08
HOOKER REUNION AT HADLEY MASS.

Hadley. Mass. May THE Hooker reunion was
held this morning In the big canvas tent on the
green opposite the farmhouse whore General Hooker
was born. The military parade was witnessed by
1900 persons and the tent where 'ne exercises were
held was crowded to its fullest capacity The plat
form was filled with distinguished men. This pro-
gramme was carried out; inyocat,on, chaplain,
welcome q w Prouty: response. Major William
Pmey. president Of the corps welcome dne. to Massa,
r Tremaine, noem. Comrade j. II. Jewett; pres
entaton OF oil portrait from the corps to the town
pcrtrsit ~ DR. JrankAn Boonsy.