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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
RATTLE WITH FLAMES IN pANn'i' : =
r,p-rrE:S BUILDINGS WERE BURNED bTr O'''-
FIRE WAS sunpuEp.

r,t-rrt:,S BUILDINGS WE'RE BURNED hHF ''''
FIRE WAS sunDUEp.
, CON, March 3-For four houfs '"'
,,,, ,ho Fire Departmer; battfd Win = "''N
e,a IN the central par: of tho city anu
as suhauol proper,y worth sJecD was ue''' 49,
u,lf tho damage Is covered BY lhau'a''s' a..
~. a,d Franz Eastwood. a hossr'an' "''e "a
injured AMI Mrs Sadie Carpsfier' 'o''' ~, 49,,
h ,,,nr,l from a winio%. was h'f'"'"' 80
Fifteen buildings, az ou' 0"~ -
10 the ground. 49,, .-,,,, 7,
.. caused bv the explosion OF an alcohS. "a" -
cha-les d. Parks's hat shoI. MF IA'Ns va,
,-olv burned but he raised an ''sri" a. -,
vuhin nve minutes the Names han Sp -,
adjoining buildings. all wooden VIA wv
was serious. , ,..,,ao1 M.
rra ,.rrI,or. attacked by thc hre Is hounn'' "'
,,a,,o.ave Whiie-st and Maiden Lane In u "rr'
,yood.s s,ables MeekerS Block. the Bath'"' i"''''
ing and Stevens's sash-and-ohr' a., -, 80.
rero ,ueuty-nvc families housed III INC "'S''N' "'
..n moor, were conipolle! 70 nee Tor 'He' "
r s,ahics and a drug store we're me n''' ~
i"o r,,, Too grocery stores. two fruit stands
80, .o,..roi saloons felt the hea, ana were 'AS't'
., . feed store came next. the latter o" 'he
cr.. coor OF four-story building. IN" 'lf'"'''
.eArc.d ur.be 70 make head"ay asa"S' ."e . -,
wb,-n tn, wind famed vgcrcusV' III VIZ.
s,ah..s five horses. ore a 'aiudpe ''o''"'' "s'
, - y, =. el woro for the most par, tccupfu
nv stores or the ms, noors and families tg To-
~. orcrr,nts Al ESCAPED. some were "".h,'
NJ ~ s. ne v,tnGows and three or four were III.
urcd Sone hp; seronsy se owfyIfff ,hIff story
Mrs elons che the Mc-ker Block. on IN. SOU
side Of Whit ST. about o'clock an horr nDro aT in tns
49,, 7, ,ras here fia: Captain Hoyt Fnd i.as /
wood received the'r injuries They were quickly re-
~ on ihA other side was the Ely Block Jus, 80 !
was about to be attacked tho direction CT nnr WIN,
he cdrTle' away y
Nm"mFeb house Of McElrCy Brothers. wholesale pro
vision and meat dealers was also saveI IN 'his w.s @
irs, a. /, seemed about to be consum'l II "a,
33t,nost noon when tho flames were Ihi"s c'tuo'
Two nremer suffered intensely from the cold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Helena. Mont March Sire has broken out sun
nhe" '' ts said to be beyond control II Is blaZ-
ns in the in the west emo a ad Of Se w od TRs
soou At.t had been burning since last September
nrc, M mnt out only few days ago. and 1t was ex-
oected the tunnel would be ready LOT use III &c"
days
r oh,o March 3-August Shuler Louis Mar
TiiiIii; Nm. NM al Smdutz who indicted by the
nond n ada jury for participating in the riot in atemPi
Ing 70 octobe- p last, were yesterday SEN
snusdd snnad b bv Judge schaufelberger to serve thirty
6avs in the County Jail
,,,o,sco March 3.-The British cruiser
San rra.aJ yesterday bound for Esqumault 10
oJiI' oain,e the flagship Royal Arthur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

Italians by the forceS of King MeneleE had COM
PEELED the Ministry to resign. owing to the popu-
lar disappro,al Of the Governments policy bu'
to-n!gL; this report Is deniei.
Details received here to-day Of the defeat on
sunday Of the Italian army show that the
Italian loses vcre very heavy. they being
placed By some RI 1000 killed. 1t is still impos-
slbl. to ascerfain the precise losses. but popular
opinion crcdita the report that the number OF
Killed is not ovcrsta ted. Thus far the reports
make no mention of the number OF wourded
Among tn. dc General Albertone. COM
mander o. the left brigade. and General Dabor-
mIda culr1,yAnder o. the right brigade.
Tn. ne ss of this latest disaster has caused the
greatest exc.temer, throughout Italy. and the
Opposlticn pa ~ ~ taking advantage OF II 10
make violent attacks upon the Governments
policy ir attempting to extend the sphere OF
Italian Influence in Abyssinia.
The sc.ncs IT, the streets to-day were very
exciting. he populace being greatly incensed
against the Government. Denunciatlons OF the
Pope Is greatly disturbed by the news. He has
ordered the suspension OF the TIE Deum, and
also the diplomatic banquet that were 10 be
given In connection with the anniversary OF his
coronation.
4 meeting OF the Cabinet was summoned last
night Immediately upon the receipt OF the news
OF the Italian. reverse. The Ministers met at
midnight am ga in closed session until late
this morning discussing the situation. They Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
SUSTAINING MAYOR HOOPER.
BIO MAsS-MEETING IN BALTIMORE DENOUNCES
THE COUNCILS ACTION-THEOpORE ROOs,-
WELT AMONG THE SPEAKEDr

IHf COtNCliIS ACTlON-THEODORE ROOSc-
WELT AMONG THE spEAKEn9
Baltimore March 3-Fve Thousand persons
crowded into Music Hall tonight in answer to
call of the Reform League for mass-meeting "to
protest agairst the unprecedented dangerous and
d!sgraceful attemp. of the City Council to seize the
pubc offices Of this city TO crafty their appetite for
spoEs and 10 uphoi4 Mayor Hooper in his Ngh. for
gooi government" Theodore Roosevelt. Of New
York was among the speakers. and a number Of
local orators OF all shades OF political! belief also
addressed the netting. Resolutions mani
mously adopted de:ourcinc the action of the City
Council u usurpatior. declaring that the action
will throw the city government into confusion and
calling on the General Assembly 10 prevent by ap-
propriate legislation the consImmation OF this
scheme o. sp0liatlon.
Mayor Hooper will veto the ordinances which
passed the council last Thursday At the session
tomorrow evening the Republicans Of each branch
will cndcavOr pass the bills the veto II the
three Republican members who have indorsed the
Mayor remain steadfast and the Democratic mem
bcrs attend the meetings. the bills Will fail OF the
necessary three-fOurths majority.
Meantime President Bruce's bin. giving TO the
Mayor OF Baltimore absolute power 10 make ap-
pointments. passed the State Senate to-day by a
vote X 10 Its fate in the House Of Delegates Is
uncertain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
ARKANSAS PCBLICANS ALERT.
THEY HOLD THE LARGEsr sTATE CONVENTION

yEARs-INsTIUCTioNS FOR MKINLEY.
Little Rock. Ark. March 3-The Republican State
Convention which met here this afternoon. was the
largest and most representative gathering OF that
,artv since 1872. Seventythree OF the seventy five
coun;es were represented Colonel W. G.. Whlppc.
., this city presided. Powell Clayton. ii. l.. Rem
nell Henry NJ. Cooper and NJ. W. Glib were elected
dcleeates-at-large the Republican National Con-
yention The resolutions instruct the delegates-it-
large and the Congress district delegates to vote for
Mckinley for President, congfatuate the Repmbli-
nsssec and Missouri on their ability to wrest their
states from the grasp OF Bonrbon Democracy; favor
provisions 10 be determined by legislation which viii
secure the maintenance OF the parity OF values of the
two metals: indorse the action Of Congress in de-
ciaring that condition OF public war exists in Cuba.
and condemn the action of the Democratic party In
Congress- In placing lumber on the free list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
FIVE DEATHS BY AN EXPLOSION.

Racine Wiz. March "A gasoline tank In the
engine department of the Racine Hardware Com
pany n; Racine Junction. exploded this afternoon,
demoshil,s thai part o. the building. fatally pu'h-
ing five men ana causing loss OF $4,000
The men rushei peli-me for the windows and
leaned To the ground below distance OF twenty
fee: Many Of thcri were badly bruised ana some
have broken bones Five caught in a
mass Of flames and horribly burned about the face.
arms and bodies Their names are: A. j. hlng,
George Nchols John Fitch. George Strai'on and
G.. Andersen.
Two men employed IN the metal department. are
missing but II is believed they injured and
carried home by comrades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
GOVERNOR GREENHALGE HAS A BAD DAY

rouou Mass. March 3--At II p. m. the ply
s,cons of Governor Greenhalge issued the following
bulletin: :,
AT I:so p. m. the Governor had a severe attack
=. ,,., from the effects Of which he has not
vet satisfac ctorily rallied. =, -,
'."At D. m Or. C. F. Folsom and pr A. II: Ma-
su'r s ond confirmed the opinion of the attending
nhvsicians as to his serious condition. .,..
P.!i, 10 o'clock an opate was administered under
,,o erects of which he is now sleeping ,,o>.
the eie0'' - "FRANKLIN NICKERSON,
LEONARD HCNTRESS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
FAILURE OF A CHICAGO RANK.

Chicago. March 3.-The Central Trust and Savings
Bank has made an assignment this afternoon 10
the Chicago Tite and Trust Company. The bank
has done a large business for a number Of years.
principally among the Scandinavian population Of
the city. Frank s. Weigeey. the banks attorney.
says that there $350.00 OF assets with which
meet $SocvS of liabilities not lpcluding a ca.:n of
Io.oo0 which Is In litigation, the Atlas National
Bank. through which the Central Trust cleared,
Aolding vce-President William A. Paulsen's per-
eonal note for that amount. secured by the bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
DISGUISE.
r6r CAR.E TO THE rRisUSE.l

,,o,-;,ht, 1895: BY The Tribune Associafon)
,onann. March 3--The Anglo American arbi-
.-.ton meeting held in queens Hall to-oay ha'
-, bser well advertised ard consequently tne
nv s.,ca uas not large but the speaking was
went and the interest OF the audience was
:, o,r+oined w T. Stead, the chief or
~.,,yer CT the meeting. had received letters o.
.,.,nnathv from public leaders Ike Messrs c'ac-
..ore Balfour. Asquith. Bryce. anc also IRON
-.rx nron!nent men not usually identlheo VIII"
ooular meetings, among them the Archpis"oP
- canterbury, the Bishop Of Durham' DIT 'o"'
u,,a,s Holman Hunt. Herbert spencer "e0'e'
Meredith and William Watson.
YONG series of speeches was made in support
=, r.so,,tions in favor # a perm anent Anglo
.nerican arbitration tribunal. George Shaw-
'<s,.ra.s was the most direct end practical
.,.s,, II referred TO President CleVeiano
.soseapa as a blessing in Disguise since II had
,,,rced both countries that permanent ar
h.~aiior court was necessary.
rso 12shon of Rochester, like other orators Oh
49, evening. disclaimed any intention OF inter-
.,-s,ce with the Foreign Of'ice IN the Ne'e"
,.,ar affair. but con:endel that the recent cfis'S
NOD stown that there must b some perhiahe"'
uachinery ready for use in an emergency io'
.vsr,ing war; He also referred TO the eno'ii GUS
naval credits for which the Government "e''
.,t,ne. and TO the outburst Of concert-han pa
,-,otism in London. and contrasted these results
Nth moral and religious consequences "hich
,oud follow the adoption of an arpi'ra'ioH
.rs.,v between England and the United states
LADY Henry S,merse. was fervid ana rne'or'-
.ai in he- address willis Hugh Price Huehes
vas ircisiy. an1 eloq ient; Hall Caine MADE
hr,l,an. ye. hu,norcEs speech. eniivened wi'n
MANY brish: stories. full! of excellent minicry
snd brimmirg with good feeling for America
closing with striking sentence, that 10 III.
one's hand against ones own flesh ana o'oou
vouId be SIMPLY murder. and nothing else.
The ardierce while weak in numbers was III
fll accord with the arbitration movement, anu
.he patriotic songs Of both countries were suhs
nv a choir OF children and both flags were free-
" displ..y.d. Nr. Stead has not brought ABOUT
the millennium by this demonstration but ne
has enabled London to respond sympatheticany
"a ,he arbitration meetings held in Philadelphia
md Nev-York Both letters ana speeches at
to-n,xhts meeting will be helpful In orihslhe
The two countries into closer and more mar
mon,ous relations l. ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
A FATAL FIRE IN UTICA.
SIX OR EIGHT LIVES PROBABLY LOST IN
THE GENESEE APARTMENT-HOUSE.
1T WAS TIE LARGEST BUILDING OF IT'S KIND i''
THE CITY. AND CONTAINED NEARLY TWO
HUNDRED TENANTS WHEN THE FIRE
BROKE ouT-A NIECE OF no.
RATIO SEYMOUR AMONG
RATIO SEYMOUR AMONG

HUNDRED TENANTS WHEN THE FIRE
BROKE oUT-A NIECE OF no.
RATIO SEYMOUR AMONG
THE VICTIMS.
Utica ~ T. March 3-The Genesee apartment
house in Genesee-st.. burned this noi""o
between and 8 O'Clock. The structure WAS se'e''
stories high. with ten apartments on e"'n nYo
About sixty OF these were occupied anu ..'
were nearly 200 people n the huidihs'
rero r,ostlv weIl-to-do families and their apart
ments were Handsomely furnished Al" :,
ORIGINATED in the cellar. but from what cause !,
rot Lnovn II was not carefully construct"
building and when the fire was discovereu .'.e
smoke was 40 dense that the jantor OF the p"'''
,np could not locate the seat OF the piaze
were several barrels Of oil In the cellar
considerable time was lost In sending III ~
alarm. When the fremen arrived the nie ia
attained such headway that the eHoI'9 Va
denartment were futile. generai AM"
soundad 10 which the entire hepaf 'H'e
snonded Those whS were first aiarmeu ''''
nv the stairs The flames soon cut OF th's me-
NJ egress TIL. horoscopes at the rear o "
building carried many TO the grouna' pu' ..'-
uere severely burned IL descending W"e'
mode of escape was also cu- OIL up""i" "
..uar+s remained IN the building. The ladders
ond aerial truck proved lndHepu"'~'
were lowered from the Afth' siA'n ~"'
floor by means OF bedclothes' - ,o-
Mrs. Hugh Hughes. an aged woman 'o'' "e,
,,o,n -, tho rome at the fifth floor and was das"r'
:, death. Mrs George Wood. niece OF iio'"'..
SEYMOUR. and her daughter Mary, III Ia
-, Ioh.o T. Hopkins sxty-hve years o'"'
t. rooms on the seventh floor are h''s'
,no and undoubtedly were burned to dea'h' .
",so believed that ,wo persons who were uhoo"-
sc,ons in the hall when some OF the inmates
caped went down II. the ruins IL Is a'So
,hat one or two servants and possibly one "0'""',
,,. v,e,tirc friends in the flats were ourne'
10 death. co,- ,,d
lanes Potter jumped from the second moor "''
hroke his leg Many other minor INJURIES az L,nd
,,nrtcd The building was the largest % ~ ,rni 49,
- r,,ica Il cost about $4,000 ana was l,'ur 49,
fnr $40 Gee Residences in the neighpornooda avon
nnored TO the sufferers. few "t who'h ,h hrila
y rr,ece of clothing The destruction oi '"e ''''
ing is complete. a. o estimated at
The total losses in the hre are e'''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
STORY OF THE BATTLE.

As stated in the United Press dispatches last
night. General Baratieri. Governor of Erythrea.
and at present commander Of the Italian forces
operating against the Abyssinians, made an at
tack on the latter on Sunday The reserve Italian
force took possession OF the passes leading TO
Adowa without any opposition from the enemy.
This force was commanded by fenerhl rllha
General Albcrtone with four battallons of native
l"vle, and four mountain batteries then engaged
the Abysslnians but was soon overcome Dy over
whelming odds and forced To retreat. Generai
Armondi the commander of the centre brigade.
was ordered tn cover the retreat or the LETT Dfi-
gadc. but his position was such that ne was pre-
vented from carrying the order out IN the mean
time the Abyssinians. flushed with success. made
an energetic attack upon the whole Italian front
and cnveloped both wings. The Italians made
desperate resistance but could not Withstand
the attack and finally orders were gwen Tor them
TO fall back Their positions were speedlly ADAM
doned The fighting listed all dav. General
Baratlerl with the wounded General kllina and
his command together with the men under Gen
eral Armondi. retired to Adecajo. loo kilometres
from Adowa General Armondl Is missing.
Since General Baratier returned to Apyssnla
from his visit 10 Rome. on which occasion ne was
decorated with .he Order Of the Red Eagle by
Emperor william his conduct or the campaign
has been very harshly criticised In certain mill
tary circles His decision 10 break his line In
this last battle and the tactics subsequently, pur-
sued by him are regarded by military experts
here as inexplicablc.
ITALIANS LOSE SIXTY CANNON
The Italians are said to have lost sixty guns
and all Their provisions. Even the Government
acknowledges that when General Baratcri was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
TO FIGHT THE CIGARETTE TRUST.

St Louis. March "A conference OF leading to-
hacco manufacturers Of the country. other than
the American Company, trust. held yester-
day a: the Planters Hotel The following were
present: z. Lorillard. jr Jersey City. y. j.; f. II.
Ray Middleton Ohio: y. J. SOrg. OF Ohio: Colonel
NJ. {. Wetmore. OF the LieGettMyerJ Tobacco
Company. and John Drummond OF the Drum
mond Tobacco Company. Of s.. Louis. The obJec:
Of the conference TO complete arrang cement IS
for putting cigarette plants in the Eastern factor
les Both the Lggeti & Myers and the Drum
mona people repor: that cigarette orders have
grown beyond thei. capacity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
BOLD THIEVES THESE.
HELD L? A PEDLEe IN FRONT OF POLICE HEAD-
QUARTERS AND MADE THEIR ESCAPE.

Two rufiians displayed great audacity last even
ing when they wayail old pedler. Isaac Abra-
hams of No rs Hester-st. almost in front Of
Police Headquarters. The old man was returning
home carrying a case of cheap jewelry When al
moot in front OF No 800 Muberry-st. two ruhjans
iunped on him and took from him the case Of
iewelry Then they down Houston-st.
dozen mer gave chase on hearing the pedlers
cries At Crosby-st. the two thieves parted com
pany and wer. soon lost in the crooked streets
Some money was given the old man. but ne has
not recovered his stolen jeyelry. The alleged rob
berry has not been reported at the MulDerry-st
lico eta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
THE SOUTHERN STATES EXPOSITION.

Chicago, March 3-The articles Of Incorporated
OF the Southern States Exposition Company, which
ia to manag, the local end OF the Exposition OF
Southern Resources and Manufactures in this city
next fall were i.el In ths Office OF the Secretary
OF Stat. to-day, in Springfield. The authorized
capital stock is $4,000 and the subscriptions to
this amount have been practically guaranteed by
leading business men. bankers and capitalists The
capital stock may be Increased as necessity re-
uuires The incorporators are Edwin Walker. l..
i. La srerce, y. r. Seeberger and Ma.colm +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
ITALY'S DEFEAT CONFIRMED,
CRISPrS CABINET FALLING.
TWO GENERALS AND 5000 MEN KILLED
BY THE ABYSSINIANS.
GENERAL BARATIERrS FATAL BLUNDER
NEWS OF THE DISASTER CAUSES GREAT
EXCITEMENT IN ITALY.

THE PoPULACE GREATLY INcENSED AGAINST
THE GOVERNMENT or THE
MINISTRY HEARD on EVERY HAND-THE
POPE ORDERS THE SUSPENSION OF HIS
AI--REINFORCEMENTs TO BE
HURRIED THE FRONT-GENERAI-
BALDIssERA WHO SUCCEEDS
BARATIEEI ARRIVES IN
MAssOwAH-RUMOR THAT
THE DEFEATED GEN
ERAL HAS COMMIT
TED SUICIDE.
Rome. March J.-The Italian campaign against
the Abyssniars threatens to become one OF the
most disastrous IN which the Italian arms have
ever taken part. and what the final outcome
will be Il would be hard to predict. 1t was
rumored to-day tha. the latest defeat OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
AN UNKNOWN SCHOONER ASHORE.

An unknown four-mased schooner went ashore
carly last evening The reef near Eastport Life
Saving Station. The surf was so high that the NE
saving could not launch Their boat or get
l,ne 70 the vessel At last accounts the crew was
still on board the schooner. which was reported 10
be in imminent danger of goins TO pieces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
1oNDON'S STRONG RESPONSE
r.py SENTIMENT FOR AN ANGLO-AMERI-
CAN ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.

~, p,;r ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD IN
o,.rrN.s HALL. LONDoN-LE1rE TIERS OF SYM
p.rYY FROM MR. GLADSTONE TIE
ARCHBISHOP or CANTERBURY. AND
OTHER PROMINENT MEN-MR.
sBAw-IEFEvRE SAYS THAT
MIR. CLEvEIAED's MES
SAGE MAY PROVE
A BLESSING IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
WILLIAM J. CAMPBELL SERIOUSLY III.

chicago March 3-wilIam J. Campbell the Ill
rcis member of the Republican National Committee.
nrominent IN the legal profession. as well as in
National politics. is lying at his suburban home at
piverdaIo stricken with pneumonia and at late
hour io-nigh: the from the bedside Is that he
cannot survive the attack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN THE POWER
OF THE GOVERNMENT
SEVERAL. MEN DECLARE THAT THE ONLY THING
FOR THE PRESENT MINISTRY TO DO is TO
RETIRE-SORROw AT TIE DISASTER

FOR THE PRESENT MINISTRY TO DO is TO
RETIRE-SORROW AT TIE DISASTER
TO THE ITALIAN TROOPS.
Sorrow IL reflected In the expressions OF opinion
by representative Italians III New-fork resarains
the news from Africa OF the italian forces IN the
march on Abhacarima The reported slaughter OF
1900 soldiers saddened many homes In th's CITY
last night and there was no Italian VINO spoke OF
General Baratier! without tinge OF bitterness
Through It all there appeared the verdict that 'ne
,rasan, uir,strv had blundered grievously in Its
oorottons throurh General Baratleri. that ignoble
defeat overshadowed the Cabinet. Crisp and ALL
and that the only course now remaining was their
resignation. as indicated In cable dispatches from
Rome TO make room for wiser counsel.
Commander Moreto. OF the Italian Navy. who
Continued Page Four.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
A NEW GERMAN NAVY NOW.

x,,r, SIMPLY WANTS ONE LARGE ENOUGH TO CON
rpoI, THE BALTIC. BUT NOT TIC EouA1 TPE
vSc1IsH OR THE FRENCH ARMADA.
perlin. March 3.-The Committee OF the keichs-
o.. u,h,ct was referred the nava! estimates
e. .s nv +se Government to-day voted the
s,onunt asked for after long discussion
yice-Adn.ral Holman. Secretary OF the I'M
,.-,aI Ad-,,ralty repudiated the stories that the
Goveruf,,at intended to max. large expenditures
IN ,he d,,e:tion of increasing the navy. ne ue-
a,.a. .ha. ,bc mans for the future had hitherto
Siaieu ier,tn .,ic Germany he added, would never
Re able TO equal the French or the nana nrs' me
but shs must be strong e"ous" ~ ''
IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

Endorsement. The deposits estimated between
$4,000 and SEQ COO
There Is in cash in the bank 20 per cent OF the
total amount of the deposits, and the assignee.
after cursory examination sert circular letter
TO all deposiors announcing that the bank appeared
to have assets more than ample to pay depostors
in full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
ayOyHEH WIFE MURDERER CONVICTED.

A Jury before Justice Smyth. In the Crmina!
Branch Of the Supreme Court yesterday found
pasouae Vitale an Italian laborer. guilty o: mur-
der in the second degree In killing his wife las,
April. Justice Smyth sentenced him 10 life Inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
A PITTSBCRG LUMBER DEALER MISSiN"'
IT IS SAID THAT 800 600 DISAPPEARED WITH HIM
JOHN L. CowAN THE FrGITivE-cRED-
IToRs MAKE MANY CHARGES.

pitisburg March John L. Cowan. OF the whole
Gale lumber firm Of W. G.. Cowan & Son. Is mlsshs'
The statement is made that with him ms to'o
slCO COO About hundred and MY creditors nave
claims against the missing man, and detectives a'e
searching for the fugitive Many serious charges.
uch as forgery. raising checks ana otheT ugly
transactions are freely mentioned In connection
with the disappearance. There IS an intimatloh 'ha
Cowan is probably bound for Nicaragua
The last OF Cowan In Pittsburg was on sat
urdav morning. Since that time his wife has r.
oo,,od from hir, n note conveying the impression
,ba, he contemplated suicide and an insurance pol
ley for $1,000. Mrs. Cowan, VINO lVes az 40 ,'J 90
is prostratea with grief. cowan Is twenty-egnt
,,.ars ~ az. and has been married about one year.
" q Cowan father Of the miss ng man. died nearly
year ago and the business he established passed
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