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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
REFORMERS RESENTENCED
FIFTEEN YEARS FOR HAMMOND AND HIS
THREE COMPANIONS.
NO DECISION REACHED IN REGARD TO TIE
OTHER PRIsONERs-THE NEWS PRODUCES
A PAINFUL mi RESSION OF STIR

NO DECISION REACHED IN REGARD TO THE
OTHER PRIsoNERs-THE NEWS PRODUCES
PAINFUL mi REssIoN OF SUR
PRISE IN LONDON.
London. May 19-"The Times" will to-nor-
row publish dispatch from Pretoria saying
that the Executive Council OF the 1'ransvaal has
decided that Colonel Frank w Rhodes brother
Of Cecil Rhodes; Lionel Phillips, George Farrar
and John Hays Hammond. the leaders OF the
johannesburg Reform Committee who were SEN
fenced to death for high treason against the
Transvaal. but whose sentences were subse-
Imprisonment.
1t is generally hoped that this sentence will be
modified No decision has yet been reached in
regard to the other prisoners
The dispatch does not contain the words i'm
pr,sonment," but The Times assumes that the
sentence does not mean Punishment. because Of
the expression of hope that 1t will be mitigated.
rigor to produce almost as painful an i'm
preston Of surprise as did the sentence Of death.
1t adds that fifteen years in the Pretoria jail
death.
II the prisoners were banished there would be
no reason to object but the decision Of the Council
will tend to aggravate the difficulty The siua-
ton is calculated TO obstruct the appeasement
of excited feelings. The Tines adds that It
cannot believe that II Ia the intention Of Pres-
dent Kruger and the Council to persist in en-
forcing the decision. unless they have reasons
for pursuing policy which does not make for
peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

legal fishing is being carried in Lake Erie. The
offenders II is said, are Americans, who find fishing
poor on their side OF the lake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
MR. BAYARD Is DISCREET.
HftD
HE WILL NOT PERSONALLY AID THE CAUSE
OF ARBITRATION UNTIL THE VOICE OF
HAVE BEEN HEARD.


ENGLAND AND AMERICA SHALL
HAVE BEEN HEARD.
London. May 19.-At a meeting of the Peace So
ciety, held tonight for the purpose OF promoting
Anglo American arbitration. the secretary read a
letter from Ambassador Bayard. in which he said
that he would gladly and gratefully aid IN. cause
but he felt that the voice of each country should first
be dstinctively and voluntarily heard.
Mr.. Bayard referred approvingly TO the meeting o..
the American Peace Society on April %. and added
when each branch Of the English speaking people
shall, In Its own way induce its Government to give
shape and force to popular feeling. then the func-
lions OF the once hold may be well exercised in
carrying out such plans"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
LABOUCHERE'S NEW RADICAL GUN.
A MANIFESTO WORKING FOR THE ABOLITION
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

London. May ia manifesto. signed by Henry
Labouchere and eighteen other Radical members of
the House OF Commons. has been issued. 1t an
nounces the formation In the House OF an advanced
Radical section which will devote Itself to promoting
Radicasm among the voters of the country. prma-
ry cenring its efforts the abolition OF the House
Of Lords. and generally TO make Parliament a
democra tic body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

garys millennium. The principal celebration,
which was to take place on June 8, has been
postponed. and a period OF mourning has been
officially ordered.
Archduke Charles Louiss second son, Arch
duke Otto Francis Joseph is now regarded as
heir 10 the Austro- Hungarian throne. his
elder brother. Archduke Francis Ferdinand. who
became heir to the throne after the suicide of
Archduke Rudolph. the Prince Imperial in Janu-
AIRY. 1880 and the abdication Of his father. being
incurably Ill. and consequently ncapacitated
from succeeding 10 the throne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

Tribune onice May 20. l a. m-The weather yesterday
was fair and COOL The temperature ranged between %
and So degrees the average 74 degrees) being 6h de
grees than that Of Monday and 22k higher than
that of the corresponding day OF last year.
The weather to-day win be fair and cooler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
WHAT WILL BE JoHANNEsBURGs FATE?
PRISE IN LONDON.

THE OUTLOOK BAD-"BARNEY'' BARNATO is STILL
CHARITABLY DISPOSED.
Johannesburg May 19.-The mining and Industrial
outlook here is bad. owing TO the indecision the
part of the Transvaal Government in fixing the
penalties to be imposed upon the Reform Committee
prisoners.
Barney Barnato has postponed his threatened
sale OF his mining and other property. pending
political developments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
Gperial Notices.

Prepare IN Exclude the Flies.-Largest stock -
the world Of screens wire. screen doors ana ia
lures Rosbucks III Fulton ST. n L. ifsn o. ,,Tss
Hamilton Ave- BROOKLYN Custom screens made 10 orosr
any wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
MARRIED.

EAD-DOOLrTTLE-At North Branch n. j.. May -
1895. by Rev p n. Doolittle, father OF the pn9e
Susie r. DooIittle Rev Edward Grifhn Read. D. ~.
pastor Of the Second Reformed Church. somervilh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

Try the Crown Lavender salts. ..
Anew revelation Of health and refreshment ne su5s
YOU get the genuine. Always In stoppereo po'es
Mrs. MrEIrRth's homemade preserves Jelies PICK
les &c put up glass Orders received JOB Degraw-st
Ilrf.,k Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In this diagram a continuous white line shows the
changes In pressure Indicated by The Trbunes SELF
recording barometer The dotted line represents the tenn
perature recorded at Perry's Pharmacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
A CHOLERA MIAsMA OVER EGYPT
IN TOURAH.

NINETY PER CENT OF THOSE STRICKEN DIE
TIE Disease AMONG THE TROOPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

Notices of marriages and deaths must be In
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
DUKES CAREER.

Vienna, May 10.-Archduke Charles Louis.
brother of Emperor Francis Joseph. died this
morning Dispatches from Budapest say that
the announcement Of his death has cast a
shade OF sadness over the celebration Of Hun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
ARCHDUKE CHARLES LOUIS.
THE BROTHER OF EMPEROR FRANCIS
JOSEPH DEAD.

ARCHDUKE OTTO LIKELY TO SUCCEED HIS UNCLE
ON THE AUsTRc- HUNGARIAN THRONE
A STUDY OF THE LATE ARCH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

rorelgn malls FOR the week ending May y VIII eio'
promptly In all cases) at this office as foilows'
TRANSATLA MTG MAILS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
MEN OF STONE.
Queer Figures Seen Upon the supcrstitiou
Mountains.

Among the natural wonders of the
sou lhwestern portion Of this country
are the Supersttious mountains. which
loom up from the arid desert to the east
of the Salt river valley.
These mountains, says Golden Days,
are so curious that, as long as Arizona
has been settled, the Indians will have
nothing TO do with them. Ia conse-
quence they are full of deer, bear and
other big game. The Supcrst tious
mountains rise out Of the level surface
of the desert like the pyramids of
Egypt
On the crest of this unique range. and
In full view of the rariicI atmosp hcre
for an immense distance from the
plain, are hundreds Of queer figures,
representing men in all attitudes.
When you look first you are sure they
are men, and when you turn your gaze
again 10 them, you are as absolutely
certain Of il rs YOU can be Of anything
They represent ball throWers, out
looks. mere viewers of the country
round about, men recumbent and con
templative, others starting on foot
race, and in every conceivable posture
and position. They are not real flesh
and blood men, however-nothing but
stone syenite-yet nothing can con-
vince the Indians and some white men
that they are not genuine. They say
they are real mortals turned to stone,
petrified by the peculiar condition Of
the air on the mountains.
This belief has grown out of an
Apache legend, handed down for hun
dreds of years. They have il that an
ancient chief, who had learned of the
curious character Of the Supersttious
mountains, forbade any of his people to
go there. \ large band. however, one
day discovered a way TO get in 10y pre-
oipitous route, and finally reached the
top. 1t resulted as the chief had said
and they never got down alive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
State News.

6, The eight newspapers in lluIon coun.
" only one is democratic
Little Leclanaw county. above Trrvcrse
City is taking sieps towards local option
The Monroe Democrat refers to Ypsil-
anti IS "Slipperyshanty. Worstofall coun-
Is.
John J MAir, vcteraL Of Lee, slipped
of load If hay and broke his neck, dy-
10y Instantly.
The annual convention Of Cass county
sunday schools will be held at Marco lus.
February IL and 10
At Coldv ter there was seen the strange
aud sad sight Of two big men forcing a
ulle boy into "A saloon.
Three men were injured by a premature
explosion at FoX's quarry, ueu Alpens.
One labCrcr's eyes were blown out.
The crusaders made 100 conversions in
Little Wales. ~ Clair county and there
are precious few sinners LETT thece
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
EPOsURE 10 DISEASE

Docs not necessarily mean the contraction
of disease prov dcd the system is in Wig
orous CONDITION. with tho pure blood and
all the organs IN healthy action When in
su n "A condition coutagipn Is re- duly re-
sisted and The disease germs can mad mo-
lo1gm' n Hood SarsaparilH " The best
medici e 'o BUILD up the system bccau-r
it makes pure, rich blood and pure blood
is the basis OF z Jod health. IL cold
weather II is esp cmliy necessary 10 kctp
NJ he health tone because The body is
sIbjcc greater expo ur anA more liable
TO dl~,a.e Honds IS r a arilla is IN.
safeguard OF health
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
NEW BRITISH BATTLEShIP.
Launched at London aud Christened the
Victorious.

The new battleship Victorious was
launched from the Chatham dock yard.
London, the other afternoon. she is
800 feet long and has - feet beam aud
81, feet draught. Her armament viii
consist Of breech-ioading forty-siS-
ION guns, IL 6-inch quick firing guns, 10
12-pounders, with several 3-pounder
Hotchkiss guns and MaXims. She Will
also carry 4 submerged torpedo tubes
ard / above water. The ship WAS
launched in the presence Of distin.
Fuiehcl company of spectators. She
cas- christcned 10y Mrs. Goschcn, wife OF
the first lord of the s1,liralty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
WHIPPING LITTLE GIRLS.
"A Effort Is Asl.ed For To Abolish the
Privilege in England.

Privilege in England.
The authorized hogging of little
girls is "A piece of barhar.m which
now that the subject has been definite
~ raised. viii receive, we trust, no
countenance from the home secretary,
says the London Daily News. Mr.. Riley
says that girls in the elementary
schools are canet. a bit OF information
which we commend To the immediate
notice Of Sir John Gorst. The public
of London has outprown the days OF
Mother Brownrigg. and Mother Brown
rigg, as the \eW@atc calendar" in
forms us. was not sustained by Judge.
jury, public opinion, or Jack ketch in
her theories and her practices aS 10 the
cast gation OF girls. There were philos-
ophers. to be sure, Who approved of the
whipping of girls. Locke approved of a
mother who whipped her LITTLE daugh.
ter nine times IN order to compel her
10 confess some error; and Johnson
commended mother who whipped her
daughter the interest of future truth
fulness because the girl had said she
came in through one door, when in fact
bhe had come in through another. But
those were days when children were
supposed to be born only that they
might he birched as far as possible out
of their share of original sin. Women
were publicly logged at the carts tail
in the days of Locke and of Johnson
and, of course, in the interest of disci-
pline aud order and morals. We cannot
20 back TO those days and any serious
and public attempt TO get back TO them
would be an absurdity as we'll AS an
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Harold. she said. Il ana told tbat
you are wonderfully clever with the chat
ing dish
Vol, he answered | have had some
success that WY. BUt IN aii,id l II have
u give II up.
"Oh please don't. 80
well, Ia continue on one condition.
what H. its'
"1bat you'n promise that when we're
married You i never say my Wolsh rabbits
are not as good As those your llthcr ascd
90 make "--Wnsningt ~sar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
encroach upon what she considers her duty
To her children and her home.

Every Monday from 3 - p. ~ Mrs
Cl\el,rd IL informally ~ nome '' her
frleuu, in lbr Ted parlor aud verbh
,byiatIon Ia thesr gatherings l., highy
valued. feature of these at homes Is
he coy tea ttbe IN ore corner of lie par
,or presided over by some one among the
young acquaintance OF The hostess whom
she delights to honor. The quaint old
silver ten service IN use by Mrs. Cleveland
Nas once the properly of George Wash
Ington, and in the early days Of the re-
public was used 10y Lady Washington in
the dispensing of hospitality. 1t might be
considered too massive Tor the modern
small tea table, but il has been carefully
ness to Mrs. Cleyelauds charming 'at
homes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Some of the delicate porcelain cups
with deep-rimmed saucers also use upon
these OCCASIONS, are n portion OF IA set rur-
chased during the same period Another
relic of the days of the Washingtous is The
tall porcelain epergue of green and gold
ornamented with "A spread eagle surmount-
my the National shield Probably the
most valued Of these treasures is the long
French gilt mirror, which is set IN the
center of the long board used for state
dinners For while this WAS land aside,
but through the efforts OF Mrs Harrison it
was restored and has not since been re
II owed. This beautiful piece Of foreign
workmanship was made 10 order III Paris.
when the executive mansion was in Phila-
delphia, and brought here by order OF zen
Washington. when the seat OF government
was removed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

The bark .ar,a J.. arrived al New
: DIRK the O. ter day with Maltese cat
which hao passed through a lG.da!s'
storm an exposed position on the rs
sets li"urohvpd without food or drlui
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Few mothers of young children pay
more careful attention TO the requirements
of family life than Mrs Cleveland; and
while she never neli, tie more i'm
portant social oil. on, -ic does not
hermit the minor fretu.a cal life to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

President Cleveland sent "a message to
congress last week regarding our public
lands, and recommend legislation TO
correct abuses of the system now in vogue,
and 10 extend the time in which suits may
be brought. Grave complications have
arisen between the government and rail
road companies, and the president says
that the government ought 10 have power
to annul grants, wrongs perpetraled by
agents must he set right, and Uncle sam
should be allowed the privilege of APP zeal
inc to the courts The message is Il
strong ne, and has given rise to no little
comment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

After hearing the women, the commit
tees Ike their reports to congress, some
times a Majority report, more often not
The thing for hch the women are W. K
ing is to have AN amendment TO the Coz
stiiution Of the United States which shall
eNfranchise women all over the country.
This can only be effected by two thirds
[tsote of the states, of cou.,e, but to have
it so placed before the st'tes the women
regard as long step toward accomplish
ing their obj It.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

1t has been the custom Of the Noman's
National Suffrage association for many
Years to place its cause before every sep
arate congress The women 90 before the
judiciary committee in the House. and a
special suffrage committee in the senate
The women are divided into two groups
in such "A manner that each group shall be
representative of all sections Of the coun.
try as nearly az possible. AT time ap
pointed one group goes before the special
Senate committee Miss Anthony usually
presides over one body, and the vice presi
dent-at-large, Rev. Anna b Shaw, over
the other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
THE new WOMAN.
SUFfRAGlSTS In SESSION THIS
WEEK,
THE VENERABLE SUSAN b. AN
THONY PRESIDING.

What the Society Expects TO Accomplish.
Mrs Cleveland and Societv.-Barge
Appropriation Al ked for Fortit-
cations Some Historical Rel
ics.-Gen. Harrison to Marry
Again Mines on Pen
SiOns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

When this convention assemblies. for he
first time in the history Of the association,
delegates will be present from every state
and territory, except Alaska, representing
organizations linked together in one Nat
iona body. This is the year the women
have been promised u congressional hear
ing, and the les ders in the cause of women
by women feel confident that their in
creased strength will be felt and recognized
by the National law makers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Considerable excitement was caused in
political and social circles here be the
official announcement made by Gen.
laTrson's private secretary 10 members ot
the press in NV York City that ca.
Harrison will marry again SON after Lcot
The ex-president has been visiting his
daughter in New York aud after Il visit 10
his home in indianapolis will come to
Washington IN time TO cirque &C. SIAN lord
law suit, in which he lds DccA engaged
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Mrs Dimm'ck. To nom the eX-preSi-
dent is eng cd is well known in Wash
ington, ana IN indianapolis During the
life 90 Mrs II ,rrison, who was her aunt,
NJ. Dim2lcn practically governed the
IIarri .ou household in indianapolis, and
dii,cn 4 the household affairs Of the White
House during Mrs lIarrison's sickness
ana prior t. her death. At all state func-
lions she received with Mrs Harrison,
when alive and acting IN her place when
she was sick Mrs. Dmmick is forty
years old, tall, and a strikingly handsoms
woman. Gen Harrison'S children, it is
said, take kindly to their fathers second
marriage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

The social life Of the national capital Is
at its greatest, and events will follow
each other unremittantly until Lent. Be
ginning with the first OF the official re =
ctptions, that given in honor Of the di-
plomatic corps, at the White House, teas.
lunches, dinners, balls, and receptions
make up the program. Mrs Cleyalan1
will give but one public reception during
the season. This viii be Saturday after
noon, February /. Owing to the mag
nitude of her official and domestic obi
cations she has been compelled 10 draw
the line at all outside entertainments.
When this decision was first announced it
gave rise to considerable comment among
the women in official ST ciety, some of
whom construed as an indication of per
sonal Indifference what is really consIs-
tent deviation to domestic duty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

The leading women of this country, rc
presenting all professions will be well
represented when congress and the women
make their fight for supremacy. The
creates interest, however, centers around
the venerable president, Susan b Anthony
She comes to this convention with renewed
hope and the firm conviction that The cause
in which she has labored Tor so many
years is about to make long stride To
wards success. Her faith is infectious and
her co.labofers are on hand TOR the strug
Gle more hopeful than ever.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

A man : health
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he world. lie de-
on II for en-
oynlc mt, for happi-
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l achievement Of
.uything nc has in
Ind Americans
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heir brains and
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

WAsHINGroN. Jan. 20-The meeting of
the womans National Suffrage ASSOCIATION
toA be held in this city commencing
Thursday and lasting until Monday eve u
ing OF next week, Will be one # the most
gatherings the organization has
ever held. The call was issued about a
month ago by the president, Susan b
Anthony, aud appeals to all friends Of
justice and equal rights, 10 all who desire
the physical. intellectual aud moral I'M
provement Of mankind, to respond to the
call and attend the convention
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Rep Linton of Michigan has been APP
pointed one Of the vlce-presidents Of the
American Memorial Monuments assoca-
ton of Boston organized for the purpose
OF erecting a national monument To the
Rev. ; F, Smith u. d., author Of our
national hymn America.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

A bill which the House is asked To act
upon with as little delay rs possible WAS
introduced the other day by Rep. Wood
man of Chicago. The bill asks for an
appropriation of 500, 600 900 to be i'm
mediately available for establishing 'forti-
fcations and other defenses for the adc-
auate protection of the coast cities of the
United States. The bill further provides
for the creation of board to be known
as board of fertilization" which shall
consist of six members in addition to the
Secretary Of war. to be appointed by the
president. Two of the members shall be
officers of the army detailed for such duty
without extra pay The other four mem
bers shall be civilians, receiving ; 200
each per year All ports, either on sea or
the great lakes shall receive consideration
in order of their most urgent needs as de
cided by the board of Notifications
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24
Soy ~. lsS
LANSING & NORTHERN K *.
y WEST MICHItAN K

Evening trstu has parlor car 10 CIR nd kapids
NOV -. $50
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Congressman Corllss of Michigan few
da, ago, presented in the House mem
orsl from the national confederation OF
colored men of the United States, depict
ing the Illuminating condition of the
cOlored citizens of certain states, and ask
ing congress. for its cooperation in secur-
ing perfect equality Of all citizens under
the constitution Of The United States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

Congressman Mines made an earnest
plea in behalf Of his army comrades, dur
ing the debate in the House on the general
pension appropriation bill In brief Mr..
Mines SAID that if The attitude OF the
member Of the House who referred to the
old soldiers as looting and pillaging the
treasury represented the attitude Of his
constituency hen that is the Gully cOnstit
uency i'm the United States which entertaus
such sentiments Mr. Mines said that the
people of this country haye always been
In favor of liberal pensions He did not
believe that the expenditures for pensions
had as yet reached high water mark, and
his belief as strengthened BY the fact
that thousands Of applications, filed by
soldiers just as worthy rs those who are
now receiving pensions, remain unactcd
on in the pension office. He declared that
provisions should be made by law for the
reinstatement Of pensioners, who through
no crime or act OF their own, had 10y ar
bitrary exercise Of authority been dropped
or reduced aud that the law should be SO
fixed that no one man, invested with a
little brief authority should be enabled TO
pursue such policy Of injustice in the
future MAC
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-24

the Michigan State grange hi for the free
coinage of American silver,