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New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
OBITUARY NOTES.

corco-d Mass, Jan so.-John Adams for many
,eo,s general superintendent OF the Fltcnourg Kan,
-ooa d,el this afternoon, OF Brights disease ase.
s,x,v-a,eht wears He had not been wei anu "a'
>, nerAi much for several months he iea'eo d
vlfs and two sons j. Frank and Henry D. Inc
FUNERAL will take place Sunday. Mr ADAMS was
ono ~ the known railroad men IN New-f"s
ta,a and when he retired from the once oi
General superintendent in 1885. he had been con-
ro.,ea with the Fi,chburg for for'y-two years he
,,.s ars, ,rntoyei as machlnist then as ,passersi
CONDUCTOR and purchasing agent aesistd,nt ,a.t,sr
,,tcric,t and general superintendent whlcn .at.ea NJ
o,ce he held for eighteen years since rive S 80,
Europc He wa. member OF Putnam IIotse, : Eat
AX of Fast Cambridge Boston society ,9. 9t rs 49,.
Hrai History Madlesex Club. California rionfes IL
ami Old Forty miners. lie went rouhd 'ape .o'
IN IN, ship Constantine. Captain "ihsor' !" 'o''
c.,amn,,sn. H.. Jan. 3O.-Amos G. Clark OF Or-
han, A,ed Yesterday. He was member Oh ''e
rt,c,go Athletic Associations track team anu W."
honors for il on rs Eastern trip last year
nos Molnee Iowa. Jan. 3o-Georse r Masou''
the founder and FOR many years president OF 'ne
ION college AT Grnne. died there this morning
Decatur. Ind Jan. 9O-Coumbia HARRISON d
wealthy p,rneer OF this county. died last night lie
w,s 4 cousin OF the ex-PresIdent. He was eish'!-
AK wears old.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
TRAPPING 'COONS.

ETOm
rh. reacmption of the alluvial lands along the
Mississtnnl from overflow by the construction OF
icvees which has been going on 80 acuvey ioi wy uie
iast lew wears is having the effect, says dspatch
from New-Orieans o, NUNS Win up , Immense GUAM
titles OF game. driven out from apo.s. i."
ysars aro the woods swamps back or the pianta-
lions on the Mississippi whch seiuon eNul n,i ,,h
raccoons possums and other game TO such an eH-
toni "A 10 prove serious nuisance tne ahiInals
n,av,nV havoc with corn and other foou crops
These rnccoons have been growing iewer III , 'rat
section for the last eight or ten years. put wnoy
nv emigrntion They seem to have pushed further
south toward the Gulf OF Mexico. and the hunters
I'm The interior settlements brules. In iafourche
Terrebonne and other parishes contaanR h,n ars &c
ovcrr,,n with rnccoons. There have always Deeh
some there but the numbers have Increased there
I'm manner impossible to account Tor III any
natural way.
While the 'coons have proved rather trouble
some In the matter OF clearing out corn elds they
are lust at present yielding the hunters and Trap
ruin OF the alligator business. The bayous OF
Southern Louisiana were alive with alligators
twenty years ago. but the demand for their skins
great and 80 large a price was PAID Tor them
minated. The coons now taking their place
and proving even more profitable
The business OF trapping and killinB coons mas
reached phenomenal proportions this season. and
Thbodeaux and other towns weekly from each OF
the surrounding brules or bayous. The skins sell
for from 10 cents to % cents apiece In proportion
to the size and quality OF their FUR and are readily
sold to Nothern dealers engaged In the fur trade.
while the negroes purchase the skinned bodies at
from cents to 10 cents. The trappers mako
very handsome living out OF the business, which
lasts only during the winter--enough to support
them throughout tho year
The 'coons said to support themselves prin-
cipaly upon the corn they steal from the fields
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
RUINED BY RELIC HUNTERS.

From the Washington Post.
Detective Ned Weldon. the well-known member
OF Inspector HollnbeI gers force OF thief takers
drove the first regular ambulance that was owned
by the Washington Police Department. That was
the vehicle of mercy about the city at a speed sell
dom attempted even by the fire Department these
GAYS Two great iron-gray horses used to haul the
TIT II was about all that Weedon who boosted of
his wGdn strength; daot, could do to manage them.
ident Garfield from the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad station TO the White House after Guiteau
great a speed safely would permit A great
crowd followed. for the news Of the assassna ion
had spread like wildhre.
The crowds surged through the gates Of the White
House grounds. and while the driver who had police
rested the stricken President the crowd hacked the
ambulance almost to pieces The harness of tho
hes were torn to- shreds by hass ba and he pan
mentos OF the awful occasion. Strips were torn
from the side curtains OF The ambulance, and when
tonished at the damage which had been done He
was considerably provoked too for the authorities
held him accountable for all police effects in his
Il was not made Of money" said weedon the
quite little bit but that very afternoon there came
a chance tc gc, even. The keepe: Of museum
cfrhe TO me and said that he wanted to buy the
cot which had carried the President.
80 All right said l. you can have 1t for 500
He said that he would see me the next day. so
the station. and when he came showed It to him.
He commenced to hagge around Would 80 be
enough? he asked. and then $50. and then s25.
Now see mere | finally said him. I know
you haven't got any money to s spesk Of, and that that
you've been putting up a. Dig & 9luh' suppose you
you see j was tired of foong with him. and
besides. saw that he never would pay me enough
So Just got Sc from the old felloo. and he went
around exhibiting that cot and lot OF other things
that he had picked up. We'll me pohfe ,s nsvGr a,I
charged me up with that ambulance so was a."
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
THE BRITISH AUTHORS WAR.
Continued From First Page.

Manitoba making eight visiting snowshoe ciups IN
the city The Quebec Curling Club defeated the
St John N b. club and the Caledonia Ciuo Oh
Montreal this morning.
The handball tournament went on all Day fNe
teams were entered in the double handicap oo"'-
petition. each team playing against the other'
Four teams were entered by the ST. Rocne a IN. n
ieiic Association and one by the Ottawa Soliege
Athletic Association. The pay all through h Was
excellent The St Roches team won tIe " S
the winners being y. Lavo.e and I. Le'eque WIN
won from all the teams: . ,or ,ron
The final in the curling tournament Iol , Iio',
stones was PLAYED this morning, the cohteststits
being the Quebec Club and the Caiedoh.a NIup VI
Montreal the Quebec Club winning by lou. poi'tts'
sTbe final FOR granite rinks also p.ayed the
same clubs being again the contestants ana Qu,-
bec winning by one shot tie last stone pidEeu'
making a most exciting finish. The match between
the ST John Quebec Club and the Nic,or:a @ CIuD
OF ST Johns by three points.
The great fancy crive. one OF the princlpaI leiI
tures Of The carnival took place tn!s AFTERNOON dii
was great success. The weather was an uld'
could be desired. The procession formed IN zen sec
tions made up mostly .; snow-shoe oiuDs al.d % W.
euises were varied and remarkably comic ne
route was densely packed with spectators ana .i.e
Ice towers and arches were ciowded 10 t"c'i u
capacity. ...~n,
The farcy-dress bail at the skating rink to-hiSh'
MAS attended by more than 300 couples ,,.
The coored ice statues. monuments etS nave d
magical effect, lighted Ip as they are oy eiec'ric
lights. - As,~ ,o,o for e,orro-
tnr the mammoth ice-towers TO- morrow night Wnlch
Sill be tie crownng event OF the weeks fesuviteS'
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
II x. V1NDERBILT NOT TO MARRY.

A report has gained circulation that William
X Vanderbilt. who was recently divorced from his
wife. would marry again. Mrs. Vanderbilt married
O. ii. f. Belmont recently. She has the custody or
the two remaining children. the third. Consuelo.
having married the Duke OF Marlborough. The re-
port connected the name OF Miss Amy Bend with
that OF Mr. Vanderbilt When member of the
family was asked about the report yesterday. the
reply
There Is absolutely no truth In II. Mr.. Wander
bllt does not contemplate marrying again He will
shortly leave the city for a cruise on his yacht the
Valiant"
Miss Bend and Mr.. Vanderbilt have been friends
for long time, and MISS Bend has always been
friend Of tho Vanderbilt family. but there Is moth
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
CATGHT IN A HOONSHTNERS' TRAP.

winston y. C.. Jan. 3O.-Particunrs were received
here tonight OF fight between revenue officers and
moonshiners Monday in Carroll County, Va.
mar the North Carolina line Deputy United States
Marsha Worrell and Deputy Collector William
Thornton entced by moonshIners to near
Fancy Gap 10 make raid on an Elicit distlery.
When the officers arrived within about one hundred
yards OF the stillhouse they saw number of men
leaving H. The officers called on the men 10 halt.
whereupon the latter began firing the officers.
who returned the fire. and fierce battle followed.
Marshal Worrell shot down. His deputy.
Thornton. argued for some time with the moonshn-
ers before they would allow him to for Wor-
h One OF the assaants later ass.ste' Thornt n
In removing Worreil to old house. The deputy
went after a physician for his friend. but
turn the moon sinners set upon him and beat him
numerically. II not fatally Great Indignation ex.
lists over the action OF the moonshners
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
he FELL INTO NIAGiRA'S GORGE.
THE HORSE IS UNfIURT. But CAN GET OUT ONLY
BY CROSSING THE ICE BRIDGE.
Niagara Falls correspondence OF The Buffalo En-

Niagara Falls correspondence of The Buffalo En-
quirer.
The biggest niche in the temple OF fame ,,S:I VIZ
slm ssaraf Paeh sHa'fe has 'S eoveTed himseif here
Sam literally fell into fame Il was not sought
II on s3tnrday. January i. Sam fell into the
HIS m not eaf an Of snacs He landed on
all fours and he Ewes. And the remarkable iact
about it all is that he vas unn5gred saye l0sen 1o
the fetlock. ,. ...s.
as to just where he at Sam was the prop
0' For four years Sam lived the favors OF his
hour befe him. and Inundated beyond express
son shorn OF all his past dign.y he wa; ,as one day
bage wagon and sent out TO work with the common
nom Gn Saturday Sam had just unloaded at the
dumping ground as was his custom. Henderson
stepped INTO the tle shaHty just IN the sns sa iow
Sam shlverns the platform The icy piasts
sweeping over the gorse chilled hm 10 10 ,ns goo oone
Jew feet turned round and backed up to the very
''Ee Far .. moment he stood still, and then the wagon
began to slide further and further over me bank:
There was psnse oud crdsn nIsntve ae rghtened
wnny family r9I ;9e e aspisi beo% he Stood
rsb!Ss n HS IN right on the very 6rnk Of the awful
current. The wagon. broken and sPliTiiersd lay
WIKI The utmost disregard for mis- own lfe and was
soon at sans side petting him ami caress ns nm,
1-ne~e Was no way get him back 70 the GROUND
above and when Mr Sheely arrived at the scene
he ordered shanty 10 be built on the spot ana
sam was stabbed in II.
He Is there yet. - -, . =.
But he is living in luxury. His food has TO %
taken down on the chute 70 MIN. 1T,
When the ice br Ice Is solid enough a pain VIII
no made 10 the Maid OF the Mist Landing on tnss
Canadian shore and Sam will be taken there ana
brought back over the suspension Brdse % Lag
ara Falls 1t Is the only way out OF the dlincuLty. L
In honor OF his plunge new name mas peen
given 70 this row famous horse. He VIII be known
k,,f,er as sam Patch In remembrance OF an
n,ber event which IL an old story. Hitherto any
old name has sufced.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
GREAT SLAUGHTER BEFORE HhllOCN'
FORMER REPORTS OF THE BLOODY REPul.SE OF
TIE TURKS CONFTRMED-1NHuMANE TREAT

TIE TURKS ONF1RMEl-lNiI A''H@-Ni
MENT or CHRISTIAN PRISONERS
London Jan. SO.-The Constan;!nople correspond
ent of the United Press. telegraphing under da'e OF
January 2S. says that letters have been received
from Marash confirming the stories that great
slaughter occurred in the recent battle between me
Turkish troops and the Armenians VINO had cap
tured and held the town of Zeitoun Inc exact
number of the dead is not known. but II may De
said with certainty that II was exceedingly large
Twelve hundred wounded men have already reached
Marash and many more following them TO tha'
place Many of the wounded have died, elther III
Marash or along the road from Leltoun' >,-A
A number of prisoners nave been taken 70 MaIasIs
Their treatment something awful All SORTS oi
indgnities were heaped upon them, and III large
number of cases they ShocklnSy HlaI'ied'eu
that II is impossible publish the deta!ls 49,,
The Governor of Marash has again tried 10 DrinS
about a reconciliation between the Turks ana tEe
Armenians in Zeitoun but his efforts have been IN
vain. - A.. ro,.o,
Most Of the prominent Armenians in the vilayet
have been arrested -, .,,c,,
ARMENIANS WHO WANT lSLAMlSM
Cops,antinople. Jan 30-A telegram addressed 10
the Palace purportng to come from the cheis OF
The Armenians. Gregor!ans, Protestants anu Cath-
olcs of Bridjik has been received here. Inc mes
sage declares that a re ArmenianS there desire 10
embrace lsamism.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
He Is

the man who succeeds because he Is always 1t
his best.
Are you feeling as well as this or are you
feeling under the weather low-spirited ana
worn out? If so. why not follow the example
Of the thousands who keep their systems In
splendid condition by using DufYy's Pure Malt
Whskey? Everybody who tries ii finds 1t has q
wonderful effect on the circulation; that 1t gives
tone to every part Of the body and adds zest
TO life that nothing else can produce. This
Ia because II is not an ordinary whiskey, but q
pure. healthful stimuant which quickens the
blood arouses the tagging energies and makes
all who take 1t feel strong. healthy and well.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
RTPNED TO DEATH IN HIS ROOMS.
THE FATE OF DIR. A. l.. KENNEDY. AN AGED
PHILADELPHIA SCIENTIST.

THE FATE OF DR.. A. L. KENNEDY. An A'ED
PHILADELPHIA SCIENTIST
Phl,adelpha Jan. 30-Dr. Alfred L. KENNEDY, a
man of considerable scientific attainmeh's as d
metallurgist and geologist. was burned 10 dea'h
durinC a fire which occurred this evening In his
rooms in an Office building in Third-st.. above wal
nut-s, The origin of the fire Is unknown. but as
the rooms were Uttered with papers and manu-
script and as DR. Kennedy was nearly eighty
he set fire to some Of the paper was overcome oy
the smoke and unable TO make MS escape.
When the nremen succeeded in entering the room
the body of Dr.. Kennedy was found charred be-
vond recognition The loss by the fire amounted 10
about 100 Dr. Kennedy was graduate oi the
University Of Pennsylvania, and In lS3 esiabdshel 1
the Polytechnic Co..ege. OF Phi.ade phla, ara was
its president until the college went out Of exist
ence about year ago Dr. Kennedy was also the
fonnder vIce-presdent and geOlogist OF the State
Agricultural Society and Of the founders Of the
Pennsylvania branch OF the Society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty 10 Animals.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
SPANIARDS LAUGH At IT.
SPANIARDS LAUGH At IT.
LITTLE ATTENTION PAID IN MADRID TO TIIf
RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
SENATE COMMITTEE.

Madrid. Jan. 20.In official circles no importance
is attached the resolution reported 70 tho United
States Senate yesterday hy ns Committee on
Foreign Relations IN regard 10 cuba, nor j. any
particular attention paid 70 1t by the public In
general 4 special dispatch from Washington to
''rhe lmparc.al' describes 10 As laughaDic.
London. Jan. 30-"Thc Standards Madrid cor
respondent tclcgraphs that, with "A view to paciiy
the public and the newspapers that have been
irrtatcd by the cuban resolution introduced In
the American Senate. the Government organs re-
mark that the hitherto pc tly correct ana friendly
attitude Of President Cleveland and his cabinet
toward Spain contrasts strongly with the popular
sympathy in the United States for tho insurgents.
Some OF the newspapers urge tho Gpvernrn"nt 10
maintain "A rcsOiutc attitude and show the United
States that Spaniards viii not tolerate Interference
with their affairs.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
THE PRESIDENT AND SPAIN.
LITTLE DOUBT THAT HE WILL TRANSMIT
THE CUBAN RESOLUTION.
IT is BELIEVED THAT HE WILL LET THE RD-
spoNsrsI1JrY FOR THE SPANISH ANSWER
REST WHOLLY ON coNGREss-DIFFI-
Cy-LTIEs IN THE WAY OF RECOG-
NiZING THE INSURGENTS AS
BELLIGERENTS.


Washington Jan 3O-State Department OIL
clals do not doubt that the President Will have no
hesitation in transmitting to the Spanish Gov
ernment the Cuban resolution without other COM
n,ent than that he is requested to do so by action
of Congress- It is believed he will not take on
himself any responsibility in the matter out VIII
let the responsibility for the reply when SPAN van
be relied on to make rest wholly win ChsIeS''
the idea being that in passing what Is hoI"i"7
more than resolution of sympathy the oe"a'o
In particular is not thoroughly ADVISED OF the
state of affairs in Cuba and the manner In whlch
the war is being conducted
Secretary Olney and the President are thought
n have fully informed themselves OF the dih-
culties which would arise II bel1gerehcy "e'c
recognized by the United states or Spain or py
both With such recognition SPAN "Vuiu at
once be absolved from all responsibility on ac-
count OF the losses OF foreigners in the islahu
either from destruction of property or loss of
trade while ii was not seen that the Insurgents
coud gain anything by it. They also keenly APP
precate the fact that while 1t might be possible
TO conlpel the Spaniards to conduct their war
fare i'm accordance with the humane atutude
toward captives which is universally recognized
bv civilized nations IT would be iinpossioIe 10 ul
dertake the responsibility OF guaranteeing the
same line Of action by the insurgents
This difficulty is heightened by the iact thst
the Cubans have no uniforms 10 H. ."T, hn
from lawless bands which are Fronting py the
general Generalization Of the island TO pliase
and plunder broadcast.
In the Franco German war the Germans shot
all the Franctreurs they could eaten without
trial or investigation and among the so-cailed
belligerent rights in the combat OF those Two
highly civilized nations. either mad the rght,
and exercised 1t, kill all spies. dynamiters ana
others without uniforms on sight. Ohess the
United States can prevent the Cubans theW-
selves from carrying on barbarous warfare. state
Department officials declare that an attempt 10
compel Spain to act humaney Will constitute
direct interference with Spanish sovereignty
which is certainly not contemplated.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
xEw-HAvEN STILL IN SYMPATHY.
4 DELEGATION SAID TO HAVE INFORMED THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OF THEIR
SUCCESS As LHrsTERs-PRoMPTED
py THE HIGHEST MOTIVES

SUCCESS As FIIfHuSTERS- PROMPTED
BY THE HIGHEST MOTIVES
New-Haven. Conn. Jan. 3o.-''rhe Register" this
afternoon saws that the Cuban sympathizers or
,his CITY who have recently dispatched three ship
loads Of arms and supplies FOR Cuba. have been as
sured that the aid thus furnished has been received
IN safety and that IL has proved Of tho greatest
material aid n influencing the course o. the war
Enough arms were sent TO equip half dozen regi-
ments. and ammunition enough was provided FOR
a couple OF engagements.
The fact that the arms and other supplies were
received in safety and that they have been DIS
trlbuted clears the sympathizers OF this city of All
evidence Of aiding a cause whose legitimacy is not
yet recognized by tho United States Government
They have however. attested their sincerity IN
their efforts to tho Cuban cause by sending TO
Washington. as soon as they were assured that the
arms and supplies had been distributed delegation
who laid Indirectly. Rt the disposition of the Gov
ernment the facts In the case IL MAS stat"i u'"t
certain prominent citizens OF this place ha1 sent
the supplies TO cuba. and that they believed they
were obeylng the highest laws OF justice ana liberty
In so doing. They stated. Furthermore. that 80 con
vinced were they of the righteousness oi their
cause that fhsy would continue to all the cause
iul the indr.cnaence o! the island was recognized
hellgerents not given 70 the Government. Dut
the assertion Was given that only the highest mo
t.ves controlled the sympaihlZers In tnelr expires
sion % sympathy.
The Register will not givc the names ~ us in
formants Of the aid that has been rendered 10
greatest political and military Influence In this
city.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
ALLEGED Ex-coxvIcr WITH THE REBELS.

Columbus Ohio. Jan. 3.-The real name OF the
Ohio man whose troops said to have won several
important battles lately for the insurgents IN Cuba
Is Ralph Wshon. lie has been "A criminal all his
life and Is now about thirty years old. He for
mcrly "A member OF band OF countcrfeltcrs In Gin
cinnati and four years ago sent to the State
prlson here His term expired about four months
ago and he turned up his old home
coinplice IN the robbery OF the Dry Run postoiice
I'm Scotici County. The United States authorities
traced him to this city about seven weeks ago,
where they found that he had organized small
band TO engage In the Cuban rebellion and left with
them
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Edwin A. Thrall wholesale jeweler, at No.
Maiden Lane made assignment yesterday to
Adolph Ludeke Mr.. Thrall has been In poor health
for several years. He SAID yesterday that his busl
was perfectly solvent that his liabilities were
about $500 and that he had assets consisting Of
diamonds, worth anywhere from $1,000 TO 500 90
and watches worth about $4,000. The assignment
made to protect his creditors, he said. on ac-
OF domestic troubles and unexpected legal pro-
ceedings instituted by his wife.
The schedules of T. l.. Langhaar & Co. stock
brokers, at No Wall-st. show Liabilities $50 2sl:
nominal assets. $lH597 actual assets. sl95s3 The
assets consist entirely Of due the firm from
customers and Spectators
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
LOUISIANA REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

New-Orleans. Jan 3O.-The Republican State
Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock this
morning but the Credentials Committee not being
ready TO report. recess was taker until p. m,
when another adjournment was had until tonight
The Committee on Credentials sent In majority
and minority reports at o'clock. The majority
report which represents the wishes of the Kellogg
faction. adopted.
General Thomas a. Cage was CHOSEN chairman
and l.. j. TOubert secretary.
The resolutions recommended the Republicans 10
support the Joint PopIlist and sugarpanters ticket.
which IS headed by J. II. Pharr for Governor. They
will be alOyteC
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31

Nothing has been heard Of John B. Marshall since
he left the office Of Taylor Co, brokers. at No 81
Broadway, where he was employed as a stenog-
rapher on December 10 last. !; was said yesterday
that he was supposed to have gone 10 Cuba. lie
was known TO intimate terms with Cuban
revolutionists. on the day Of Marshalrs disappear
ance a man came into Taylor IL Co.'S Office and
made signs to him He Immediately left the office
and was afterward. There Is a balance
of salary due him from the brokers. Marshall lived
at No l65 Halsey-s;.. Brooklyn. His father Is a
minister at Iarrodsburg ny.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-31
HE ACCUSED HIS CO-EYECUTORS

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 5c.-Timothy p. Porter,
eccentric millionaire, added one more to his
many odd actions this morning. In the Probate
Court he presented a motion asking for the dis
charge by the Court OF Schuyler Merritt and
Thomas q Rtch, his co-executors the estates
Of j. s.. +. L. and Susan T.. Hoyt He alleged that
they had been guilty Of contempt. OF Illegally dis
tributlng the estates Of filing false returns. Of
neglect of duty and of fraud. Mr.. Hassenden. who
appeared for Mcssrs. Ritch and Merritt. took little
notice of the charges and left the while they
were being read. No time set for hearing.