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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
THE HORSA CASE SUBMITTED.
ORAL ARGUMENT DISPENSED wITH-A DECISION


EXPECTED NEXT WEEK.
Washington, May 1s.-The Supreme Court OF the
United States held extra session to-day for the
purpose of hearing argument in the matter OF the
Horsa Cuban expedition. growing out OF the con-
viction of j. II. s. Wiborg. Jens p Petersen and
Hans Johansen. citizens of Denmark. In the District
Court OF the United States for the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania. for violation OF the neutrality
laws OF the United States They appealed from
the conviction to the Supreme Court of the United
States and pending that were admitted TO ball.
Two weeks ago Attorney-Genera Harmon moved TO
advance the cause for hearing at this term or
court and. as the call OF the docket for the term
closed on the Sth inst. the granting Of the motion
made necessary the session Of to-day. W. Hallet
Phillips for the appellants. opposed the advance
ment asked for by the Government, suggesting that
II be heard at the October term next, and In re-
Spouse 10 his objection the Attorney General said
that If the permitted 10 over until fall
IL might as well take its usual course; that the
summer the time when similar expeditions
would be fitted out unless restrained by the de-
cision OF the Supreme Court OF the United States.
After the Court had concluded the announcemen
OF opinions only two hours OF the days session re-
Phillips for the appellants, and Solicitor General
Conrad for the Government. TO abandon oral argu-
ment and submit the on the printed briefs:
This was agreeable to the Court. and IL adjourned
until Monday next. when a decision may be cx-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
d The CASE OF PRIVATE BONIFACE.
SECRETARY LAMONT WANTS TO KNOW WHY HIS


Washington. May IS (SpeciaD.-The case Of Pri-
l 49,, Doniiace, Of the 9Th Cavalry. provokes some
sNass'on at the War Department Bonface Is a
.s"oer Of one OF the troops stationed at Fort
n ny. Recently he directed to report to Colonel
.san'nston's Board. at Governors Island, for ex-
animation for promotion to the rank Of second lieu
.s sAanl He appeared before the Board and went
.Aioush the usual examinations acceptably with
.sec' 70 bis physical. moral and mental quahhca-
w .As The Board so reported to the Secretary OF
a' lew days ago. Forming feature OF the re-
SS'' mere appeared the unusual remark that the
"noidates bearing before the Board was not salts
.'''ry Remarks OF the kind being exceptional.
'e note attracted the attention Of Secretary La
.oh'' The Secretary desires TO know more In de-
:" what the Board means by the Endorsement
~eeordingiy he has referred back the report In the
use with instructions that more explicit informa-
WI DC furnished the Department.
ine reply from the Board is expected at the De-
'@f'ment in a few days. Presumably there was
ome good reason for the Board speaking as 1t did,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19

but the Secretary wants to know the detailed rea-
sons. No is recalled in the recent past where
Board felt called upon to say In relation to
candidate who had up to the requirements
physically. morally and mentally that his bearing
unsatisfactory. Ronface Is said 70 be rather
AIRY" in carriage and manners. Possibly he went
to extremes before the Governors Island Board
1t is questioned nv officials at the War Department
II Board is called upon to report upon canal
dates anpearance or manners. OF course. ANYTHING
extraordinary would have to be noted by Board
but Boniface is said not to be this sort OF Young
man. Another question discussed here In relation
to the case 10 whether. II q candidate Is found
qualified under the usual heads he can be appoint
ed by the President Bonfaces will prove n
interesting precedent. and official conclusions Will
attract attention In the Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
MR.. MORGAN SAFE FOR A WHILE.
THE SENATE REFUSES TO TAKE UP THE ALA
BAMA ELECTION CAsE-THE FORTiFi-
CATIONS BILL.


Washington May ls-The resolution for the APP
polntment OF select committee 10 investigate last
vear's election in the State OF Alabama ana 10 re-
mort whether republican form OF government
exists in that State came up to-day IN 'he SENATE
Mr. Allen pop, Neb) making motion 'ha' '"e
Senate proceed to It's consideration There were
only six votes in favor Of the motion-two from
Populist Senators. Allen and PETER ana iout i'o'n
penublican Senator'S Chandler Frye, Gallinger ana
Morrill, The votes against II numbered 81 MI .
Allen said he In the result OF the vote p'ooi
of the inslncerity of the Repubicah senator's pu'
Mr. sherman Rep.. Oho) JUSTIFIED hiHiset anu MS
ponubI,can colleagues on the ground that the ques-
tion WAS one TO come before the Senate at the next
session. not at this one; and that as 10 the genera
election in Alabama whether fraudulent or not the
Senate had no right TO inquire into IL unless u
affected the election OF senator MI 'hai'.e'
Nep n h. who voted for the notion said 'hat
under other circumstances. when there was no APP
Precipitation bill directly before the Senate the reso
ution would receive the support OF large number
n not ALL OF the Senators on the Republican size.
The House bill to regulate the price or gas III the
District of Columbia was discussed In the senate
to-day for several hours-the question beng "hether
the House bill (nxing the price at 81 per 1000 feeD or
the Senate District Committee amendment unakihg
the reduction a graduated one from 10 down,
should be agreed 10. The committee amendment
preyailed-3l to land the bill as amended was
passed.
Tho Forthcations bill was reported TO the senate
this afternoon by Mr.. Perkins. The estimates Tor
1897 amounted to SsO45ls5. The House bill carried
s5s4OS37 10 which the Senate added A.slsool, max
ing the total reported to the Senate 63Ss The
appropriation for the current fiscal year Is only
81 eo1 b57 The chief items OF increase are as FOL
lows: Gun and mortar batteries Sll5,00; sites for
fortifcations and coast defences, $2O.W; oil TEN
pered and anneaed stee. for eight ten ana iweve
inch guns $3.50 900; carriages for the same *lS,W'
steel breech- loading mortars. twelve-inch caDre.
500 900 carriages for the same 5000 payment Tor
eight ten and tweve-inch guns under contracts
heretofore made $jo255l machine guns SSoW'
str,,ction and test of Howell gun carriage; $1,000;
same for Emery gun carriage 5000 same ior t 90,
eSl' The only reduction is an item Of $500 for
projectles. .. .uos x,.s IN ,ho
senate is in the first paragraph The House appro-
prated 81 500 for the construction OF gun ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
FATAL FIRE IN WASHINGTON
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STARTED BY A
LIGHTNING FLASH
AT LEAST THREE F1kEMEN DEAD-THE BLOCK
OPPOSITE THE SMITHSONIAN INsT1TU-
TON DESTROYED

AT LEAST THREE FIkEMEN DEAD-THE BLOCK
OPPOSITE THE SMITHSONIAN ISsTITU-
TON DESTROYED.
Washington, May 1S.-Fre swept away whole
block of commercial buildings opposite the Smith
sonian Institution after o'clock this even
ing The lives of at least three firemen were
crushed ou, by falling walls The loss will exceed
100000. The buildings. covering the block ad-
Joining the Centre Market constituted practically
the entire commission and wholesale produce
business OF Washington, and, while not OF great
value their contents burned fiercely that resi-
dents from all parts of the city were attracted 10
the scene OF the conflagration.
From TO = o'clock the district was visited
by one Of the most terrific thunder-storms IN
years and It Is thought lightning, travelling on
telegraph wires entered Postal Telegraph sub
station and started the flames, which rapidly
spread through the highly inflammabe ma
terals in the stores fronting In Louisiana-ave.'
Ninth, Tenth and ID SITS. In few minutes
under general alarm orders, the entire Flre De
partment began its efforts to check the hre
spread but exploding barrels or Kerosene anu
gasoline drove them off. and led them 10 direct
their energies to preventing the flames from
crossing the streets to the neighboring squares.
While the fremen OF No engine were WORKING
n hose through one OF the old buildings the roof
fell without warning. burying them in the ruins
Alarming reports spread that a dozen men were
killed The wrecked building at once began purn-
ing furiousy and any attempt at rescue was pc
yond question. Not until an hour later mad the
flames sufficiently subsidized at this point Tor the
firemen to begin clearing away the depris lnem
three men Mulhall, Donaldson and Kennedy, sun
alive but scOrched and crushed beyond all nope OF
recovery taken out and removed to the
Providence Hospital
body Others are still believed to be in the ruins
and are being searched for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
BROADWAY. 18TH AND 10TH SITS.

batteries for Notifications. and authorized
contracts to be entered into to be paid for APP
propriatlons may be made to additional amount.
exceeding In the aggregate $4,000. The Sem
ate reduces this total by only $4,000, and makes
outright appropriation of 100000: The House
provision for a forging for one type OF sixteen-nch
gun Is stricken out, and the OF the oil-empered
and anneaed steel, high power coastdefence guns;
seven. eight ten and twe.ve-inch calbre. is limited
to "a cents pound. The large increase in the pay
ments for armament under contract is due to the
fact that the House bill carries only sufficient to
meet expenditures to March l next. while the Sem
ate completed the appropriation to the end OF the
fiscal year. The ordnance storekeeper now on duty
In Washington disburslng officer and assistant 10
the Chief OF Ordnance shall hereafter. a four-ine
paragraph provides, have the rank OF major
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
SPAIN WILL Not GIVE HIN UP.
REPORTED REFUSAL TO ExTRApIrB THE MA"
WANTED FOR swINDLING BELMONT co.

REPORTED REFUSAL TO ExTRApIrE THE MA"
WANTED FOR swINDLING BELMONT co.
pistrict-Attorney Fellows yesterday received
dispatch from the State Department at washington
stating that a cable dispatch had been received
from United States Consul-General Ramon o. Will
Jams at Havana Cuba. saying that the Spanish au-
thorities a. Havana had refused TO surrender 70
this Government Mariel Martin Gonzales Mendoza.
who Is wanted for swindling August Belmont q
Co.. out Of $4,000 by Of forged draft After
oa,,,rg the money. in March, the man went back
to Havana and arrested there
This Government asked that the man be extra.
died 10 this city to be tried for his swindling Ex-
tradition papers prepared and Detectve-Sei.
geant McNaught ready to start Tor CUBA 70
bring back the prisoner. A..
II is commended by the Spanish authorities tnat
spains treaty with this country makes II discre-
tionary whether or not they shall surrender crim-
ina Taking advantage OF that discretion, tney Pr.
pose not to surrender the swindler who Is spanish
subject but will try him in Havana Tor forgery. A..
The forged draft for $4,000 was made out IN ens
name Of Jose Hidalgo q Co. OF Havana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
NOT APPLETON'S. BODY.

Sergeant Coughlin. Of the Church-st station. IN
formed Acting Inspector Chapman yesterday morn
ing that the ma: found drowned off College Point.
Long Island. on Friday, was no, William r. Apple
ton Of Nos $40 B.dford-ave.. Brooklyn, who on Mon
day last made his escape from the Centre Street
Police Court. where he was taken on charge OF
that Policeman Eigan Of his command had viewed
man was not Appleton. The Church-st: police have
learned that Appleton Is in Jersey City. and per-
mission was given them yesterday morning % .
there and take him into; custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
ITALIAN DEPUTIES EXCITED.
THE PROPOSED IMPEACHMENT OF
CRISPI COMES UP IN THE CHAMBER.
DECREE OF THE JUDGES PREsENTED-cAVAL-
LOFTS DEMAND REFUSED AND THE
DISCUSSION POSTPONED.


LOFTS DEMAND REFUSED AND THE
DISCUSSION POSTPONED
Rome May is-In the Chamber OF Deputies to-
day Slgnor Cavalotti demanded that the papers
bearing on his Impeachment OF ex-Premier Crispi
for the recent disasters In the Abyssnian cam
paign be tabled.
Signor Costa Minister OF Justice, deposited on the
table OF the Chamber the judges decree ruling that
there was no basis for some OF the charges and In
competence as TO others. Signor Costa said that
the documents relating to the decree ought to re-
main secret. and expressed the desire OF the Gov
eminent to terminate ali recrmInation concerning
the past.
A scene OF excitement ensued. Signor Cavallotti
Justified the conduct OF tho Radicals in the matter.
and insisted that day be lxed for debate on his
motion lie demanded also that the same procedure
he observed I'm this IA was pursued by the
Crispi Government in regard to Slgnor Giolitt,
formerly Premier and Minister OF the Interior
The chamber refused Signor Cavanottis demands
and adoptcd "A motion offered by Premier dl Rudini
the discussion indefinitely. or
M least that Il should not be taken up until after
the discussion OF the budget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
DIAMONDS DUTIABLE AT IS PER CENT.

Washington. May 1s.-By denying the motion OF
Joseph Frankels Sons for a writ OF certiorari TO
the Court OF Appeals for the Second Circuit to-day
the Supreme Court OF the United States practically
decided that diamonds imported into the United
States are duable at the rate Of 80 per cent. The
Board OF General Appraisers ruled. In the matter
Of an invoice imported by Frankel's Sons. that the
gems were on the free list: this decision was re-
Versed by the Circuit Court. and the Court OF APP
peals sustained the latter. The Supreme Court OF
the United States to-day refused 10 order the case
brought I'D for review thus permitting the judg-
ment that diamonds dutiable to stand. This
means revenue OF about $4,000 year to the Gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
MRS HELM LOSES HER OFFICE.

Washington, May B-By the confirmation OF
Frank W Joplin nominated some months ago to
be postmaster of Ellzabethtown. KY, Emily 7.
Helm the sster-in-law OF the late President Abra-
ham Lincoln. retres from office Mrs Helm had
held the Office for several years and when her sue
cessor was named her friends made an energetic
fight in her behalf. They succeeded In holding the
nomination in committee until to-day, when con-
armaton was had without opposition. The salary
~ the Office is 81, 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
CONFERREES FAIL TO AGREE.
THE SENATE REDUCTIONS IN THE NAVAL AP
ppOppr rrO,- prrr . crr-upr INC ri OCK

PRoPRIATION BILL A sTUMBLING-BLOCk
washington, May 1s.-The conferrees on the Navai
Appropriation bill were unable to come to a fuii
ana nnal agreement to-day. and will tomorrow
SUBMIT partial report. The chief Items OF dispute
a'e me reductions made by the Senate In the num-
w battle-ships from four to two. the modihca-
.on the provisions for torpedo-boats. the limita-
.a the price 10 be paid for armor plate to
.n Dot In excess Of $3.50 a ton and the provso that
~ mr Of the United States Army or Navy either
ns, 'ns active or retired list shall accept employ
Nav .o s those engaged In supplying the Army or
'@'' with Armament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
A YOUNG GIRL BURNED TO DEATH.

Philadelphia, May lS-In some way unaccounted
for benzine which had been sprinkled upon the
carpets and furniture in the three-story dwelling
house at No. 20l3 North Twelfth-st.. exploded this
evening badly wrecking the house and setting 1t on
fire. and so severely burning Miss Rose Gnggs,
aged twenty-one years, that she died. Mrs. S. K:
bentley and her daughter, Miss Salie Bentley, aged
twenty -one years were badly burned. AS a pre-
caution against moths. Mrs. Bentley had sprinkled
the benzine upon the carpets and paror furniture.
prepa ratory to closing the house for the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
THE MILWAUKEE STREET-CAR STRIKE.

Milwaukee, Wis, May B-The second Sunday OF
the street-car employees strike and general boycott
passed without being taken from the barns.
In the morning OF the largest labor demon
STATIONS ever seen In this city was made. 10000
men being In line At Sch.tz Park speeches were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
F. L. GRAY BURIED IN JOHANNESBURG.

johannesburg May lS-The funeral Of F. L. Gray.
one OF the recently sentenced members OF the Re-
form Committee who became insane and committed
suicide in Jail at Pretoria few days took place
here Yesterday and was Largely attended 5000 per-
sons being present Barney Barnato, the "Kafir
King" occupied the first carriage in the procession
to the cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
MORE ENGLISH wARsHIPs COMING.

IT IS SAID THAT THE NUKIH AILNNIIC ri'''"'
WILL. BE INCREASED IN NUMBERS
AND ARMAMENT.
Halifax n. s.. May 1s.-One Of the officers OF the
British warship Intrepid. now here said to-day
that 1t was the intention Of the Imperial Govern
ment to replace all ;uch vessels as the Tourmaiine
and the Buzzard on this station with modern YES
sells and that It Is intended also to increase the
strength Of the squadron in numbers. as well as IN
armament. 1t was currently reported in Ports
mouth he said that the Dreadnaught, which car
res more than elgh. hundred men, would be sta
toned at Halifax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
ARCHDI'KE CHARLES LOUIS DYING.

Vienna May lS.-Archduke Charles Louis brother
of Emperor Francis Joseph, is dying and has re-
ceived the last rites OF the Church. The Emperor
and Empress and the members of the dying man S
family are at his bedside He is sxty-three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
soUTHAMPTON's MAYOR INJURED.

SEVERELY BURNED BY THE SALUTE FIRED IN
HIS HONOR BY THE ESSEX.
Southampton, May 1S.-The Mayor OF THIS Guy,
accompanied by a number Of municipal onicers and
others to-day visited the United States framing
ship Essex After the party had left the ship for
the shore in a launch a salute was fired by the
Esslx Some pellets OF burning powder somewhat
severely injured the Mayor and grazed others IN
the launch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19

qualification so that the public would be deceived
featured was different from what it really was or
that II was made by a. person or corporation other
the initial design used by the Singer Company both
merit Of the Circuit Court Of the Northern District
OF Illinois in favor Of the June Company and Burt
in accordance with the opinion Of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
The Supreme Court to-day in an opinion by Jus
tice Brown. sustained the constitutionaty of the
law of Louisiana. requiring the railroads OF the
State to provide separate for white and COL
ored passengers. There Interstate Com
merce feature in the case. for the railroad upon
which the incident occurred giving rise to the
was and Is operated wholly within the State. The
opinion states that by analogy tc the laws of Con-
gress and OF many of the States, requiring the es
Establishment OF separate schools for children Of the
two races. and other similar laws. the statute In
question within the competency of the Louisi-
State. The judgment OF the Supreme Court OF the
State. UNFOLDING the law. was therefore affirmed.
Justice Harlan announced very vigorous dis
sent saying that he saw nothing but mischief in
all such laws. In his view OF the case, no power
of civil rights upon the basis OF race. 1t would be
just as reasonable and proper. he said. for states
for Catholics and Protestants. or for descendants
of those Of the Teutonic race and those of the Latin
race.
Justice Peckham to-day decided the following
question certified to the Supreme Court OF the
United States from the Sixth Circuit Court OF APP
peals: In the OF the United States against
Harry Laws: rs a contract made with an allen III
a foreign country "a. Seelnger at Dormagen Ger
many. July %. 1880, to this country as
chemist on sugar plantation in Louisiana (belong
ing to Harry Laws. In pursuance of which con-
tract such alien does come to this country and Is
employed a sugar plantation in Louisiana, and
his expenses paid by the defendant, contract to
perform labor services prohibited In the Alien
Contract Labor laws?" The Supreme Court an
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delivered by the labor leaders. urging the people 70
he Arm in CARRYING out the boycott. The company
has been compelled to do its trading In chicago ,h
men and no quarters can be found for them out
side the barns as the boarding houses Will not ~
ceiye them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19

made an important declaration. through Or Lieoer
their present chief They persist IN their FORMER
and ancient policy OF the do ut des. that is OF
giving their support to the Governmen. oh iynsr IN
while criticising the Governments policy, has m
simulated that the Centrists might be won over 70 u
for he could not yet whether or not tney wou No
support the military credits. The situation OF the
Imperial Government Is therefore not an easy one
since 1t rely safely the votes OF the Con-
servatves. the National Liberals and the Centrists
unless Ii makes TO some OF them concessions HKeiy
to dspease the others.
PERE HYACINTHE NOT TO MARRY AGAIN.
HIS WIFE ALIVE AND wELI~.THE WEDDING OF
Paris May lS-M. Paul Loyson. who was married
at Neuly on Saturday to Miss Laura Brckwell. OF
Philadelphia has requested the United Press to
contradict the reports which have been published In
American newspapers that his father. NJ. Charles
Loyson Pere Hyacinthe), Is about 10 marry again.
NJ. Loyson says that such report could not pos.
sby be true. as his mother is alive and well and
present at his wedding In Neui..y on SATURDAY.
SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC LEADERS FINED.
BEBEI. SINGER AND OTHERS CONVICTED OF HAv
ING soCIAIIsTTC LITERATURE IN THEIR
POSSESSION.
Berlin, May 1S.-Herren Bepel Auer, Pfannkuch,
Singer Gerisch and other prominent leaders OF the
Social Democratic party who were recently arrested
under the laws governing associations. and for
having socalistic literature in their possession
were convicted to-day and fined from 80 to % marks
each The less well-known members OF the party
who were arrested on the same charges were ac-
quilted. ..-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY
ADJOURNS-AN AGREEMENT ON THE RIVER
AND HARROR BILL. IN SIGHT-SU-

The House Committee on Banking and currency
met to-day and adjourned until December next Dur
ing this session a number Of measures looking to a
change In the banking and currency laws were con.
sidered but no agreement was reached on any OF
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
The conferrees on the River and Harbor bill expect
to reach full conclusion tomorrow.

The National Corps OF the Regular Army and Navy
Union began its seventh annual session here to-day
National Commander Morton presiding over the
meeting About hundred delegates two OF whom
are allowed TO each garrison. were in attendance
The organization is limited in membership TO officers
and enlisted men in the regular Army and almost AL
the cities Of the country which possess Army posts
are represented the convention The object or the
session principally TO elect National officers TO con-
slider a proposition 10 have biennial conventions and
amend the laws Of the organization.