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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
MORRIsON'S BOOM GROWING
MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS REPORTED TO BE READY
TO VOTE FOR HIM FIRST. LAST AND
ALL THE TIME"

Washington Jan 20 (SpeciaD.-Thc Morrison
boom for the Democratic Presidential nomination
is surely growing. If certain reports which were in
dustriously circulate at the Capitol to-day were
well founded. One of them 10 the effect that
an important conference Of Missouri Democratic
leaders was held in Washington yesterday. at
which were present, in person or by proxy, cxGov-
ernor Francis, Congressman Cobb and other Sound
money" Democrats. and Senators Vest and Cock
rell Governor Stone silver Dick" Bland. and other
leaders Of the free silver wing. After full dis
cussion OF the situation truce patched up. to
which, II Is asserted. all the men whose names
have been mentioned agreed and under the terms
Of which a State Democratic Convention Is to be
held on April - One of the duties OF this conven-
ton is to be to pass a resolution instructing the
Missouri delegates to the Democratic National Con-
vention to vote for the nomination OF Colonel Nor
rison for the Presidency, first last and all the
time"
According TO equally authentic report the
Illinois State Democratic Convention Ia 20 nominate
Vice President Adai T.. Stevenson 10 succeed Gen
era John NJ. Palmer as United States Senator. and
Governor Altgeld his own successor. and to in
struct the Illinois delegates to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention 10 support Colonel Morrison for
the Presidential nomination. first, last and all the
time.
1t was also asserted that "Barkis willin'" and
had in many words remarked that he had been
shot at in two wars and could stand II once more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
SOCIOLOGY FOR CHRISTIANS.
PREsBYTERIANs LISTEN TO ADDRESSES on THIS
SUBJECT AT THEIR SOCIAL MEETING.

PREsBYTERIANs LISTEN TO ADDRESSES on THIS
SUBJECT AT THEIR SOCIAL MEETING.
The Presbyterian Union listened last evening to
a discussion Of "Christian Sociology" The meet
ing held I'm the Hotel Brunswick. and was at
tended by many OF the cergymen and other officers
OF the Presbyterian and Reformed churches Of this
city and Brooklyn. accompanied BY their wives.
The principal speakers were President G. d. Hart
rarft OF the Hartford Theological Seminary. and
Mrs Lillian W. Bells. of The outlook" The Rev.
Dr. II. r. McEwen, of the Fourteenth Street Pres
byterlan Church and the Rev. John B. Devns, of
the Hope Presbyterian Chapel. made brief adj
dresses The Cecilian Male Quartet sang several
selections. W ~ Crane presided, and the plat
form were Dr. W. G. Stt. chairman OF the Literary
Committee: Warner Van Norden, DR.. John Hall,
DR. John G. Bliss and Dr. w {. Roberts. In the
audience among the laymen were Colonel A. =.
Ketcham George T. Sterry, John Stewart. James
Yereance W r. Worrall and Professor J. j.
Stevenson.
Dr Uartranft had a chart to illustrate his SUBJ
iect He said that he preferred the term so
GEOLOGY" which he termed the science OF society 10
"cbr,stian Sociology" He depored the fact that
sociology Is popularity considered to be 'ohcerhea
with society in lts deteriorative form. and with
remedial agencies. This part OF sociology, ne SAID
was its inconsequent feature Inat Tor wnIrn
Il stood principally were repr0ducas ,h h,prcb
and conservaing society," sociology ana .ns and
rs Belts related SeNeral lIciu'its
,ba church could improve its methods IN ueal.ns
with III. poor and especially with chdren, , O. y.
vas this: 4, church board had given - month 20
a woman FOR rent for sixteen years IL was SUE
gosted that $50 given at once that the nj,
y, ght learn a trade would be better IMAM ms
nonthlv allowance The money was given anu INC
dalirhtar is now earning SO a week A., ,...,o,
Or NcEwen said that II he couih set me uosP,,
into 4 basement ~ could soon llft the family TO an
upper foor The Gospel elevated the peop'e p"s'
caily intellectually. spiritually 49, a. racordsd
Mr Devins said that among the ,bn mrs! rsWhere
- ~ brother3' What hast thou done: me
christian church reach noIi-c hurcnsosts a. h a
nar, ~ individual Christians. done III the name Vi
p ~ church will brighten dark homes. cheer conf
FORTRESS lives and bring men anu "o"e" "'' 'N
chi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
A CURIOUS CUBAN WAR RUMOR.

TIE SOUTHERN MILITIA REPORTED TO HAVE
BEEN ORDERED OUT - DENIAL FROM
STATE OFFICIALS.
Washington, Jan 2O-Major- General Nelson A..
Miles, commanding the United States Army states
that he has heard nothing OF the extraordinary
rumor telegraphed from Florida that the militia OF
the Southern States had been ordered out at the
request Of the President OF the United States n
preliminary to a probable recognition Of the Cuban
insurgents. If any such order had been issued 1t
would Of necessity pass through General Miles 5
hands.
Secretary Lamont. while declining to dignity
what he termed the absurd and impossible story
by any formal denial. suggested that an easy way
to get at the facts would be TO send kilograms to
the Governors OF the different States. This plan
being adopted. resulted In replies as follows
New-Orleans. Jan. 0-Governor Foster has re-
ceiyed no request from Federal authorities regard
ing militia -, -,
Richmond Va, Jan. Ex-Governor O'Ferrall has
received no message asking him to hold state
troops in readiness. - - -,
Montgomery. Ala, Jan; 2o-The Governor OF
Alabama says he has received no such instructions
about troops from War Department and knows
nothing about II. ~, &C.,, A..
Memphis Tenn. jan 2o-Brigadisr. General Ar r.
thur TAYLOR Commander Chief OF the NationaI
Guard Of T@nnsssea said that he had heard nothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
DEATH OF 4 WELL-KNOWN MANAGER.
THOMAS MAGuIRE, ONE OF THE OLDEST
THEATRICAL. MEN OF THE COUNTRY.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED


Thomas Mcguire. one of the oldest theatrical
managers in the country. died on Sunday night at
No. Ill West Twenty -eighthst. His death was
caused by old age and general debility. He had
been sick for ten weeks. His nurse. l.. A. Kilday.
who had him safe TO bed on Sunday night
went TO the room yesterday morning to give him
his coffee and tried to arouse him. but found that
he would not answer. He soon brought the doctor.
who thought that Mr.. Mcguire must have died nos
far from or 10 o'clock Sunday night. The
funeral will take place tomorrow.
"Od Tom" Mcguire. as he was generally called. In
distinction from his nephew, who has long been
known as a theatrical manager, treasurer and agent
here and elsewhere the pioneer theatrical mana
ger OF the Pacific Coast in the early days OF gold
hunting He practically controlled theatrical anairs
in San Francisco and the coast for many years.
He managed successfully the Mcguire Opera House.
the Academy of Music and the Baldwin Theatre. Edo
win Forrest. Edwin Booth, Parepa Rosa and many
other important stars went TO California and per.
formed there under his management He was rich
at one time but he lost all his money through specu.
laton and misfortune Three OF his theatres. OF an
aggregate value Of not less than $Uo.Wp. were
burned. He had done active work In the last ten
years. He leaves q widow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
ENCOURAGED by THE REPORTS.
THE JrNTA HEADQUARTERS PRACTICALLY RE
MOVED TO wAsiHNGTON-HOPING FOR
NITInN

MOVED TO WASiiINGTON-IOpING FOR
RECOGNITION.
The Cuban Junta In this city has practically re-
moved it's headquarters to Washington Now there
IS no gathering of the clans unless hing Of
usual interest happens The in the top OF the
high building at No. Sc Broadway are still retained,
but Delegate Thomas Estrada Palma. the secretary.
Manuel de V Quesada. and others deeply Interested
in the success Of the Cuban cause. have gone TO
Washington to urge the cause of cuba with the
members Of Congress
Carlos de Cespedes. nephew OF General Quesada
Is in Cuba having landed with "A large fillbuster-
ing party, while General Quesada himself Is in Ven
oZuela. There a small gathering at the Junta
headquarters yesterday. Henriques TruJo. Editor
OF ''El Porvcnir." and benjamin Guerra among
those who visited the headquarters They had lit
tie to say Mr. Guerra pleased with the mes
sage published in the United States which had been
sent from Cuba by Salvador Clsneros Betancourt
Provisional President OF the Republic of Cuba. Mr.
Guerra said that Cuba President had told exactly
what all Cubans wanted He said:
Recognition Is the first step If we could get rec
ogntion from the United States Government we
could speedily accomplish the rest and secure our
freedom. Annexation comes later, but | believe
that the majority Of Cubans hope for annexation
1t should come. because we realize that commercial
ties. the ties Of youth and kindred interest. bring
us into close communion with the United States.
All OF the Cubans say that the reports from the
patriots in Washington are most encouraging ana
that they hope to gain recognition shortly and bring
about annexation later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
MANY Persisted IN FLAMES
AN AWFUL TRAGEDY IN A RUSSIAN
THEATRE.

FIRE STARTS DURING A PERFORMANCE IN EkA-
TEprNosI.Av FORTY NINE BODIES TAKEN
OFT AND MORE BELIEVED TO BE IN THE
Rt-rNs-DIsrREssING SCENES OUT
SIDE THE BURNING PLAYHOUSE
St Petersburg Jan. 20.-A dispatch from
Ekaterinoslav capital of the Government OF
that name in Southern Russia. gives the details
OF fire which occurred in theatre there'
causing large loss Of life. The fire was discov-
cred while a performance was going on The
spectators hecamepanic-stricken and made a
wild rush for the exits Many Of them were
knocked down. trampled under foot and rendered
unconscious. The building was Of wood and the
fire spread with great rapidity.
Before all the terror-stricken people could
get outside. the theatre Il mass Of flames.
The scene outside was terrible Those who had
relatives, or friends in the theatre rushed about
wildly crying for help to save them. Every ef-
fort was made to those In the burning
building but the heat intense that for
some time II was impossible 10 approach the
structure. Even had IL been possible to APP
proach. the efforts To save those inside would
Undoubtedly havc been fruitless. az they We're
probably suffocated before the fire reached them.
After the ruins had cooled of sufficiently
search was begun for the dead. Forty mine
bodies have already been taken out a number
Of persons who are known to have been in the
theatre are still missing. and there is scarcely
n doubt that their bodies VIII be found later
n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
BOYS TO HELP THE STREET CLEANERS.

The boys of ST. Mary's Parish in Harlem sixty
five in number. met last night and organized what
is to be known st. Mary's Street Cleaning League
of Manhattanville with the following officers
President. Herbert Halliday: first vice-president.
Richard Flinter: second vice-president. Thomas
Ashton: secretary, William Siegel treasurer. Miss
a. b. Tieman, daughter of ex-Mayor Tieman' ana
Alexander +. Greschen. ordinance inspector;
The object of the League Is to assist Commissioners
Waring in keeping the streets OF Manhattahvle
clean The Women's Health Protective Association
this movement in Harlem. will organize other
leagues in that part of the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
FRAGMENTS OF FOREIGN NEWS.

Glasgow, Jan. 2O-The Scotch oil companies have
concluded agreement to work in conjunction
with American producers.
Amsterdam. Ian. 2O-The conversion OF 375, 000,0 900
guilders Dutch 3s per cent securities into per
cent bonds has been successfully completed.
Colon, Colombia, Jan 2O-The Government OF the
United States Of Colombia has referred the claims
OF the English contractors, Punchard, McTaggart
& LOwther. and the American contractor Cherry,
together with the counter-claims of the Govern
demanding the cancellation OF the railway
concessions secured by those contractors to com
missions of arbitration which will sit respectively
in London and New YORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
MADE ILL AT THE KAISER'S BANQUET.

Berlin Jan. 2o.-Af;cr the imperial banquet on
Saturday night IN the White Hall OF the Sch.oss on
the occasion Of the celebration of the twenty-1fth
anniversary OF the proclamation OF the German En-
plre. "A number of the guests showed symptoms OF
poisoning. They received medical attention. and
subsequently recovered. II is supposed that their
Illness was caused by eating oysters which, II Is
presumed. not fresh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
GOMEZ RETREATING EASTWARD.

HE is BEATEN OFF FROM PALos-FAREwELL TO
GENERAL CAMPos.
Madrid. Jan. ?0.-The 'Imparcials' special CORE
spondent In Havana telegraphs that Maxine Gomez
is retiring to the eastward. Yesterday Gomez made
an attack on the town of Palos. on the boundary OF
the Province OF Matanzas but was beaten on
Maceo still within the Province OF Pinar del RIO
The leaders of the AutonOmlst party calied on
General Martinez Campos yesterday ana pade MIN
a regretfu farewell
Havana. Jan 2O-An the military and civii OIL
Gals together with large number OF private clti-
zens at the palace this afternoon 10 pu larc-
we'll TO General Campos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
Gludness Comes

A/ith a better understanding Of the transient
nature Of the many physical ills whicn
vanish before proper efforts-gentle efforts
pleasant Enthusiastically directed There is com
fort in the knowledge that many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual disease. but
simply to a constipated condition Of the system
which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup OF
Figs. promptly removes That Is why 1t Is the
only remedy with millions Of families. and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value
good health. Its beneficial effects are due TO the
fact that II Is the one remedy which promotes
internal cleanliness without facilitating the or
gans on which 1t acts. 1t Is therefore all impor-
tant, In order to get its beneficial effects to note
when you purchase. that you have the genuine
article. which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. and sold by all reputable
druggists.
III IN the enjoyment Of good health and the
system Is regular. then laxative or other RENE
u'es are not needed. II afflicted with any actual
oisesse, one may be commended to the most
ski'iiui physicians. but IL In need Of a laxative
tnen one should have the best, and with the we'll
INFORMED everywhere. Syrup of Figs stands high
est and Is most largely used and gives most gen.
eral satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Colorado and South Dakota to support schools OF
mines by receiving % per cent OF the moneys pI su
to the United States for mineral lands, was tame"
up and passed. H.,
Senator PETERS bill to provide for proper usp Pc
sition OF the remains of deceased members Oh III.
Senate and House of Representatives VINO ae a,
he capital during the sessions of Congress, -, 49,
then taken up Objections to some Of the PROVISIONS
OF the bill suggested by Senators Platt feR:'
Comm, Hale Rep.. Me-, and Faulkner ,Dem' W.
Na.).
The bill was. motion of Mr. Faulkner. referred
to the Committee Rules
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
BRAZIL WANTS TRINIDAD BACK

II ENGLAND REFUSES TO GIVE 1T rP DIPLo-
MAric RELATIONS MAY BIZ SEVERED
Bu-nos Ayrcs. Jan CA dispatch 10 the "Prensa"
from RIO Janclro says that Or de Carvalho. Brazilian
Minister OF Foreign Affairs VIII demand from Great
Britain the immediate restitution ~ the Island OF
Trinidad which recently occupied by her for the
alleged purpos" Of making IL landing station for
cable. but which Brazil claims her TERRITORY. II
the demand shall he refused the relations between the
two Powers Will probably he ruptured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
PEACEFUL ELECTIONS IN HAYTI.

MOST or THE GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES RE-
TURNED-HYPPOLITE WANTS A SECOND TERN.
Kingston. Jamaica. Jan. 2o.-Advices received here
from Hay;! show that the elections there passed
off quietly. The Government candidates were re-
turned in all places except Aux Cages. The pre-
cautions taken by President Hyppoi.e made an out
break impossible. The President, 1t ls said. desires
to In that capacity for a second term. He
elected in May. 1890 for term of seven years,
and consequently his ncumbency will not expire
until 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
Three

London. Jan. c0.-"The Times" tomorrow will
publish dispatch from Cape Town, saying that
telegram received there from Pretoria states that
majority of the political prisoners have been
released on giving bail in $4,000 each. The writer
of the dispatch gives the names OF twenty-three
who are still in custody, including that OF
John Hays Hammond the American mining en5i-
neer The names Include no others OF known Amer
leans. DR.. Jameson and the officers who accom-
panied him his raid have started under an escort
for Natal. where they viii be turned over to the
British authorities for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
rJILED HIMSELF WITH PARIS GREEN.

Marc Hirschheli. thirty-four years old. OF No. 5ll
East Eighty-third-st., committed suicide yesterday
nv taking Paris green. He had been employed on
the Eighth-ave surface railroad but lost his place
on account OF Illness About l o'clock yesterday
afternoon he admitted to his wife that he had taken
something that made him sick. Mrs. Hirschheld
sent for d.. Katzenberg. OF Eighty -frst-st- and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
PEACE NOT LIKELY IN ABYSSINIA.
80 RESULT EXPECTED FROM THE NEGOTIATIONS
WITH KING MENELEK-THE SITUATION
MAkAII.E


Rome Jan 20 The Government does not expect
that any result will follow the negotiations with
Mcne,ek King OF the Abyssinians who has invested
the town Of Makallc. which is garrisoned by an
Italian force General Baratieri. the commander OF
the Italian forces In Erytnrea. Is unable TO assist the
troops at Makallc the three approaches 10 that
place being almost impossible from natural
causes besides being guarded by 5000 Abyss.ndns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
IrORE or THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN.

The Rev DR.. II. T. McEwen. OF the Fourteenth
Street PRESBYTERIAN Church. will speak this evening
Mt Hone Chapel No. 339 East Fourth-st. on The
christian Citizen" The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

of II officially otherwise. He thought the rumor
was canard.
Albany. Jan. 2o-Adtutant-General McAlpin SAD
this afternoon that he had heard the report that all
Governors had been notified to hold their troops In
readiness for service. but so far as New-lo was
concerned there was no truth in H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Frank f.. Sawyer, twenty-four years old. mu-
scian and composer. OF No. $40 LeXingon-ave.. was
found dead in his bed late yesterday afternoon. He
had been in the habit of taking opium to induce
sleep. Yesterday he took overdose from four
ounce vial. and. according to Coroner Hoeber. who
gave a permit for the removal of the body. died
from Its effects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
SECURITIES CLOSE WEAK IN LONDON.

London Jan. 2o.The dealings on the Stock Ex-
change to-day were limited American railroad Sc
curit,es closed weak at declines Of 4 to Foreign
securities dropped - to 3.
Smyrna. Asia Minor Jan 20-The United States
cruiser Minneapolis. which has been stationed here
Is under orders to to Mersina. Asia Minor. to re-
lievc the Marblehcad, which VIII go TO Egypt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
dMJt(ll1

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but they do cause coughs and colds
and Inflammation Of the throat and
lungs; weaken the whole system. In
this condition the germs of consump-
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work.
ScOtt's Emulsion of Cod-liver
Oil, with Hypophosphites, is most
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
A LECTURE BY MAJOR POND.

large audience filled the Bloomirg dale Church.
at the Boulevard and West Sixty-eighth-st, last
night to listen to Major Ponds lecture on THE
Worlds Famous Men and Women" The lecture
was illustrated one. and 40 portraits Of noted
persons presented screen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
WATER COOKED A la CHICAGO.

From The Detroit Tribune.
The Chicago waiter bent him low with courtiy
grace.
Water cut thick. broiled medium smothered in
ar" commanded the stranger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
ODDS AND ENDS or SPORTS.
cr,pL cTIII LEADS AT BILL1ARDE


PLAY in the amateur biliiardists championship
series WAS resumed at Days rooms. Broau"ay
and Thlrty-hrst-st yesterday. and Mr. stark OF tho
Manhattan Cub. succeeded in capturing more aureis
and increasing his already good chances for the
championship trophy. The last game played on
Saturday night was finished a late hour ana re-
suited in a victory for Mr.. Barnard. or the MOD
tauk club. of Brooklyn. His opponent was Df.
Jennings the veteran Brookly nite. who represents
the Crescent Athletic Club in the tournament
Barnard played 2iO to Jennngss 200 points The lat
ter did not play nearly up TO his usual form, ana
had scored but 100 points when Barnard ran out
Rarnards average was T. 22-i7. and his best run. ST.
Jsnniness average was si6. and mis- highest run. =
The first game yesterday afternoon wac between
Stark and Gardner. Stark gave his opponent twen-
" points and beat him handily. Stark played
go 10 Gardners 80 points. Stark's play was equal
20 ANYTHING he has yet done during the tourna-
ment and he has played brilliantly throughout His
average was g. and his highest run 80. Gardners
average was 1. 2l-i4 ard his best run. 3D.
Barnard and Keeney were the next TO cross cues
YESTERDAY and the latter won with considerable to
spare. Keeneys handicap was 2i0 and Barnards
20 points. Keeney's average was ;. 3o-4i and his
best run. 80. Barnari's average was 80. and
his highest run. l. The latter had scored by Luz
points when the ended
The game between Miller and Cakes last night
b. the former. His handicap was 40 ana
Oakes's 30. Miller won by u points. His
average t. SIS, and his best run p. Oakess
average was 3 il-5I. and his highest rum %.