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New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
IT'S REPORT COMPLETED.
WORK OF THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION
PRACTICALLY FINISHED.

If VENEZUELA CONSENTS TO TIE ARBITRATION
AGREEMENT ONLY A FORMAL. REPORT
WILL BE NEcEssARY-wArrING FOR
ADvIcEs FROM CARACAS
Washington, Nov. 2j.-WhiIe there are no al.
rect official advces on the matter 1t is evident
that the report of the Venezuelan Commission,
which Is now virtually finished will be In posses,
sion OF the President prior to the completion Of
the forthcoming message to Congress-
How the character OF the Commissions report
may be changed from its present standing IN
view OF the friendly attitude OF this country and
England toward each other in the settlement OF
the Venezuelan trouble is subject of much ON
cial and diplomatic interest. That point appears
TO await official reports from the Government in
Caracas. Should the arbitration agreement be-
tween England and the United States prove ac-
ceptable to Venezuela. the incident will be har.
moniousy and finally closed in all quarters and
there VIII be no tendency to recall past acrimony
and recitals Of disagreements that would appear
should circumstances call for detailed statements
or the numerous points involved In the contro
versy as considered by the Commissioners
III the South American Republic cordially ac-
puiesces in the decision of the two great Powers
Tearing the brunt Of the controversy a formal re-
port only will be necessary. Justice Brewer. the
president Of the Commission. was In consulta-
ton with Secretary Olney to-day presumably on
this subject. but he declines to give anv indica-
tion whatever of the purpose of his visit 70 the
State Department
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
ELEVATOR. INSURANCE.

man who owns an elevator or who operates one
may be compelled by the Courts to pay heavy dam.
ages for injuries sustained by any person hurt in or
around the elevator plant but he can protect HIM
self by purchasing policy from The Fidelity and
Regularly and frequently this Company inspects
all the elevators II nsures.
II employs none but trained mechanics than whom
there are none better These men go II over the
machine and its attachments. They know where
defects are likely be found. They make vauab BILE
suggestions as TO what should be done to keep
everything running smoothly. The resyl, IL that
of;en in a few weeks they show the insured how to
make economies which pay for one years premium
several times oyer. For information and rates ad.
dress w. J. johnson. Supt City Liability Depart.
ment. 81 Cedar st., City.-(Advt.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
BRYiN'S COLORADO TRIP.
THE ERsTwIIILE CANDIDATE VISITS PUEBLO
ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED


ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED
Denver Nov 2j-Mr. Bryan did not finish his
speech at the Chamber OF Commerce banquet until
after . O'Clock this morning. and 1t was nearly j
O'Clock before he returned to his room. He was up.
however a few minutes after s. and at $50 TOOK a
special train for Pueblo. crowd was present at
the station to bid him farewell. He was accom-
panied Pueblo by Governor-eect Alva Adams
and several other prominent Coloradoans.
Pueblo, Nov 25.-Mr Bryan arrived here from
Denver shortly after 10 o'clock and was greeted
upon his arrival by immense concoursc of citi-
zens. Thousands OF people had come into the city
during the night and early morning and added to
the excitement OF the town. The town was gayy
decorated and business was practically suspended
10 do honor TO the late Presidential candidate
Chicago. Nov 25.-The Bryan League. the new
organization of Cook County Silver Democrats, will
have an elaborate banquet here at hotel, TO be
named by special committee appointed to make
arrangements at a meeting Of the Executive Com
mitteH to-day. The date will I've January S. the
nVersary OF Andrew Jackson's victory ut New
Orleans An invitation has been sent to Mr. Bryan
at Lincoln. and when he returns from Colorado
letter OF acceptance IS expected IL Is intended to
have other prominent Democrats on the speaking
lar
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
BEHRING SEA CLAIMS COMMISSION.

r. c. PETERS AND Don " DICKINSON HAVE \
norT OVER TIE RULES OF PROCEDURE.
Victoria. u g. Nov. ,,The opening o. the Bchring
Ser Claims Commission witnessed some preliminary
fencing between e. C. Peters. senior British counsel
AID Don ~ Dickinson. senior counsel for the United
States Formal proceedings were opened. and
Chandler T. Anderson. o. NewYork. was chosen
secretary. IN. rules OF procedure were then taken
up BON sides agreed on al but one. and here they
were Numerically opposed Mr. Peters wanted the
Canadian claims d-at Win singy. but 20 MS Mr-
Dickinson strongly OBJECTED. arguing that the British
sealer- should put IN ali their claims ana thri tn"
United States auinori;ics would submit h'lr defence
AT San Francisco. .
The point MAS finally settled In favor OF the British
contention. Sixteen British claims with a total OF
stA yr1 and with interest added from fh" timc or
seizure were ned yesterday and ten VIII follow
to-day.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
4 TERRIFIC NINE EXPLOSION.

THE REPORT HEARD THIRTY MILES-FIRE FOL-
Iows-TTREE LIVES LOST.
Price Utah NV. % BY an explosion IN the st.
Louis ellison Asphaum Companys mine three
miles from Fort Duchesne Utah. caused by the
combustion Of dust and gas. three miners were
killed and three freghters. Who loading ore
$50 yards from the mine. were injured by flying
timber. The explosion was terrific. The report
was heard at Vernal, thirty miles away. The build.
ngs at Fort Duchesne were badly shaken and
many windows broken. The mine took fire. and
owing TO intense heat 1t was impossible to get near
H. Flames shot from all three of the shafts 100
feet in the air.. and to extinguish them I'm
possible The whole command from Fort Duchesne
was mounted and hurried to the scene of disaster
but could render assistance. IL being impossible
TO get near the mine. II is not likely that the
bodies of the miners will be recovered. e
they were doubtless cremated
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
cTrT\JTZ roo I'LL TO PLAY CHESS.

Moscow. Nov 25-The sixth gamesof the 'askef
vs srcinitz chess match. OF ten games up was De
s. ..,ardav morning. To-day. when play should
.s.o hosn resumed at o'clock, Steinitz failed to
nrear and after the clock was get in motion
Ips, Ia,ker claimed the game which the committee
N,aa % him 1t appears that steintz Is sick.
s y, bis request the committee. with the con-
n, az" n Iasker. decided TO postpone further play
ror week Lasker has now reached 'ne h"'i,wny
nos, having won five games ana drawn the 'S'A'"'
ppest,,,y poss, not having scored at all; s,. hon,
Mondays game was Guoco Piano h wnign now VI
ever n'ii',, n'ii.,inos I'm previous games. The players
.ee"isa sOlSyipSs go y9r'1if"s =: ~K, k9 k {
kt-N,o - ~ n: 3 X 1t. P-l 30: 3. p! L.
p sN ETC. Lasker established winning % posl,iDs sa %s
after apouu an.nad No. There Is no doubt that Laskcr
was ws,s,,,axcd Steinitz throughout the contest.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
FORuER SLAVES SEEKING PENSIONS.

birmingham. Ala. Nov q GSpecaD.-Thc first
national convention Of the Ex-Saves Pension Asso-
ciation OF the United States is In session In the
city The association which has Tor It's OBJECT me
securing of pensions for former slaves from The
Covcrrpent vas orpanized at Topeka, Kan. last
September subsequent 10 the Introduction OF the
Vaughan bill in the Senate last FEBRUARY
by Senator Thurston. OF Nebraska. The aHce'n
tight to pensions is founded on the assumption tha'
the former slaves developed the country without
need II Is estimated that there are 'oooO OF ,e.i
living In twelve Southern States krpreseh,a'iNssS N
are present from Kansas Georgia. Mississippi. OK
lahoma. Missouri and the CarOinas a. scale; o!
Topeka. Kan. Is chairman. The session VIII i's'
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
STORIES OF CRUELTY IN CUBA.

AN EA-PElSoNEH OF WEYIER TELLS os' THE
CRIMES COMMITTED By sPANIAHDs.
William Brown. Engiishmar, arrived here
yesterday on the Ward Line steamship City OF
Washington. from Havana where h. recently
released from prison and expelled from the coun-
try by order of General Wcylcr. lie says that for
the offence of shouting Cuba libre in the streets
OF Havana. he was imprisoned and brutally treated
by the Spanish guards Mr. Brown said yesterday
cuba is lost 10 Spain. The cruelties that are be-
ing practised on the island by the Spaniards have
raised storm that will eventually engulf the
Spanish power the island. Weyer deiesis for
cigners and arrests them indscrimnatoly
The butcher. Colonel Molina in OF HIS re-
cent raids. Will" endcaVorng to locate insiir-
gent hospital. demanded information of a fourteen
year-old boy. The boy could give none and so
beaten 10y the Colonel with the butt of his pistol
that he died. On the same day Molina had en-
tire family murdered for refusing to inform him OF
the direction band of insurgents had taken. Men,
women and children shot down In their homes
for no offence. apparently but to satisfy Wcyler >
thirst for revenge"
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
CABLE CARS FATAL WORK
TT SrRIKES A NINE-YEAR- OLD BOY, CAUS-
ING INSTANT DEATH

r,rr; CHILD WAS PLAYING IN THIRD AVE. oPPo-
SITE HIS HoME-HIs FATHER. RETURNING
WITH SUPPLIES FOR THE THANKsGiv
INC DINNER. IN TIE CROWD THAT
GATHERS AHouT THE BODY.
r,,,us the nine-year-old son OF Nose l.. Green
80, or No 1910 Third-ave.. in running across
.xo s,rcot nearly In front of his home. at Ninety
.,,dst shortly after > o'clock last evening was
s,rck Nv a southbound car of the Third-ave.
.oaa and instantly killed. The boy was one OF
,uins the other being girl. HIS father Is a
sa,os,ran in the drygoods store of Greenwald
pro,bers. Eighty -seventh-st and Third-ave.
.r,,o latter had just left the store to purchase
,,,iss for to-day's Thanksgiving dinner. ana
Sic wife was busy getting the evening meal ready
.,,or there was q hurried tramping up the four
o,h,s ~ stairs leading to the fiat occupied by
,.o Creenberg family. and several men ana
,,er rushed into the rooms ana told MIS-.
cuoorborr that her boy had been killed by the
o Che uttered q piercing shrek and fell TO the
floor in a faint
"ou, 49, o,o several conflicting stories told as
- how the accident occurred. but as near as
~. ,.arn,d the little fellow was playing
an tho east side of Thrd-ave. with several COM
o' ia,,s The Greenberg boy was to run
oshOrt
.s spd5enlv darted out from behind it and
~.,x,ad for the sidewalk on the west side of the
.,.orue He did not the downtown car,
,,,,cb was approaching at a fair rate OF speed,
IA hefore he could get out Of The way 1t struck
s,o throwing him several feet. The Gripman
nnn,sd the brake ard brought the car to sud-
den stop
Tho crowd of people who had witnessed the
.ccjden- rushed 10 the boys side. bu; too late
90 rordcr any aid. He never moved after strlk-
mo the ravement Death mus have been m
sfsntaneous as the base of the skull was 'adly
fractured.
Louis Dennison. the gr!pmaD, was placed under
arrest by Policeman Blake OF the East Eighty
ciqh,h-st station and locked up on charge of
xomicide.
The father Of the hoy was one of the crowd
which re thered around the body He was franuc
with grief The body was taken 10 the EaS'
Fichtv-eighth-st. station. Although the stories
differ as t. lust how the boy came t. he IN front
OF the car il is generally agreed that the gripnan
was in no way to blame. The mother is pros
trated over the accident and number OF sym
pathizing neighbors who crowded into the nous"
last night tried in vain - comfort heT me
twins were the only children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Greenberg Dennison will he arraigned in the
Harlem Court to-day.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
TO REORGANTZE CHiNI'S NAVY.

1T Is SAID THAT Ii HUNG CHANG WILL SOON
UNDERTAKE THE TASK.
San Francisco Nov. The North China Daily
News announces that news has been received from
Pckinc that II is the intention OF the Emperor 10
appoln; Ii Hung Chang 10 the post of r"orsanzrr or
the whole Imperial navy ana that tn" progrdmm" Is
10 build within five years time six large hatiesnips
twelve nrs-cass armorcd cruisers and twenty second
and third class fast cruisers. Further. that IL was
greatly struck with the 'Orpeio-d"sirOy"rs u" saw
IN England. and me result Will he thai "" 'pNefh-
ment Will bc advised buy regular hota Oi tn"' %
fast boats for the new Gaines" navy. Il u iurth.f
asserted that Il received promises from banker !n
England provide this money III return Tor railway
in
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26

LARGE PURCHASES ARE SAID TO HAVE BEEN
MADE IN ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS CITY-TEN
TONS or DYNAMITE WANTED

TONS OF DYNAMITE WANTED
St Louis Nov 25.-The local members OF the
Caiba Iibre Society assert that the Spanish Govern
mcnt has representatives in this city who are buy
ing live stock and ammunition TO be used in the
war in Cuba. Thirty carloads of fine horses end
mules were shipped south in one train yesterday.
II IS asserted that the whole lot Will be sent TO
Havana and placed al the disposal Of General
Wcyler. They purchased In small lots at
the National Stock Yards and kept In special pen
until the train load was completed. The traders a.
the stock yards assert that there IL brisk demand
for high class cavalry horses and army mules
Kansas city Mo. Nov 25.-Agcnts Of the Span
ish Government have made large purchases OF
mules In the Kansas City market the last one yes
terdav from Sparks Brothers. with orders 10 get
them TO New-Orlcans as quickly as possible. The
firm has arranged to send 20 animals di.ring III.
present week and will sod the others as the Gov
ernmeut asks for them. 1t IL understood mat the
animals are 10 be used in transporting supplies for
the Su4nish soldiers in the campaign thht Is 10 De
AZ once undertaken by captain-Generai Weylcr
against the insurgents. ,,., e. @.
Iouls Mo says: "A local powder firm which
ma kes the manufacture and sale or dynamite u
sneciaty received wire message from us agent
in New Orleans asking for prices OH dynamite.
deadly explosive The amount was so large that
~" local nrm wired TO lis New-Orlcans agent for
verincation Of his first telegram.
Tha answer came In hurry. and with II an III
,t,n,tor ,hat the dynamite wanted In New
orleans for shipment TO cuba as quickly as pos
TIN Tbc shipmcnt OF so large an amount OF dyna
,oi,n from tbls country TO Cuba would not be al
ND ~ The United States Government could pre-
vent hence the secrecy as 10 the ide''''y oi 'he
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
A NOVEL ENGINEERING Project.

Menomnce Mich. Noy. z5.-A feat of engineering
unrvalled In the history of the Upper Peninsula Is
soon 10 be undertaken at the Hcmock Mine. in
Iron County. There are shafts or each side OF the
Eemlock River which have been worked toward
each other until tunnel has been formed under the
river bed Miners recently found that water was
or,nning down and refused to work. fearing "A repe-
t,on of the Mansfield disaster.
The stockholders have decided 10 dam the Hem
lock River some distance above the mine. a giant
sluIcewav Of matchwood resting on two arches.
will be built. The siuiceway VIII be looo feet long.
viii COG, s0 90 and VIII be constructed this win
Ter In his VA the river bed viii be diverted.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
TO REPORT on THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

THE BRITISH COLONIAL OFFICE WILL. SHORTLY
SEND \ COMMIssIc: TO THE WEST INDIES.
London. Nov. 2J.-"The Daily NewS' tomorrow
will announce that the Colonial Ofcc has definitely
decided 10 send a commission 10 the British Wes;
Indies 10 examine into the critical position Of the
sugar industry. The commission. "The News" Will
say. will be Of 1rst-class importancc. II will bc
composed Of men OF such position and authority as
will command the confidence OF the colon!sts anl
of those at home with reference TO the widest
questions Of economies. the Improvement OF the
government of the islands included
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26

MADRID NEWSPAPERS CRITIcIS= THE RETURN
OF THE CAPTAIN GENERAL
Madrid Nov 25.-Scveral of the leading news
papers Madril bitter In their criticisms OF the
return OF General Wcyler to Havana. and declare
him 10 be morally ruined. All Of these papers de-
mand that Gc neral Azcarraga the present Minister
Of War, be sent to Cuba at once 20 superscdc Cen
eril Wcyler.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
A 4 METHODIST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

baltimore Nov 25-Methodism In America had
&c starting point in Baltimore 1l2 years ago
handsome bronze tablet in commemoratlon oil the
anniversary was unveiled this morning The tap-
1T was put In position last evening on the buiidhs
occupied by the Merchants Club the site OF 'hc oid
Lovely Lane Meeting House in which the Mcthodist
Church of the United States was organized ! ne
tablet was unveiled without formal ceremony. put
. constan. procession of Mcthodists and others
ssed by and gazed upon the bronze tribute 10 'e
old ediice.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
SPANISH DEFEAT CONFIRMED AND DENIED

Toxic Nov 25-It is announced that a Japane-c
.arsbi, will be sen. to the Philippine Islands al
once a dispatch received here from Manila. the
capital Of the Philippines says the rebels have won
a victory over the Spanish forces. and that an a.
tack upon Manila Is feared.
London. Nov 2.-Sehor Canovas del Castillo, tn"
Spanish Prime Minister has authorized denial o.
the report contained In Il dispatch from Singapore,
n,blished In London this morning, that the Spanish
forces In the Philippine Islands had been defeated
hv the Insurgents The dispatch said that The
Standards lost 800 IL the engagement. but did
-, saX wnerc WHOM the hght took place
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
~ INSTANCE COuplyY FAILS.

Philadelphia Nov. 25.-The Continental Mutual
Fire Insurance Company to-day made assign
mcnt 10 John Allen The Office OF the company Is
at No. 322 Walnut-st. Counsel for the assignee
said that the company was purely mutual had nj
capital and that tn. liabilities were small. The
assets are not estimated. The assignment is made
to protect creditors and to prevent brokers from
placing further risks In the company.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
yO JlfPPOTE THE BRITISH IRNY.

Iondon Nov 25.-"The Pail Mall Gazette says
tba, tho Government intends to ask Parliament
oorv I'm 1891 for q credit OF several million pounds
bcvond tho usual army estimates. The intention
~ tho Government is. "rhc Gazette says. TO ap-
niv This Increase to rearman"nt OF the artillery.
10 establishment of additional infantry battalions
and reorganlZation of the transport service.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
REPORT ~ TIE TiMSEN CASE.

THE FINDINGS As TO THE sHERIFFs ALLEGED
MIsDEEDs SENT TO THE GOVERNOR
Albany Nov 25.-Ex-Judge W. II. Robertson, OF
Katonah to-day fled with Governor Morton his
report and findings special commissioner on
the material facts shown In the investigation Of
charges preferred about year ago against Sheriff
Tamsen OF New-York. The report does not ern.
brace recommenda tions or conclusions. but merely
findings of fact upon each charge or specification,
and II is accompanied by full stenographic report
OF the testimony.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
c,xrRAr. JOHNSON PREDICTS WAR

baltimore Nov. 25.-General Bradley I. johnson.
.,o vc,s recently In Cuba n newspaper cor
resnondont is quoted to-day as saying tha; he te-
,,,ves IN, meeting OF Congress on the first Monday
- December will be made notable by message
s,,,r tho President recommending the recognition
- Tho cuban Insurgents. and that the following
Wednesday viii see a declaration OF war by Spain
,,,i,st he United States.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
Mr. BlYARD TO DINE WITH THE DtEtN.

London. Nov 25.-Thomas +. Eayard. United
c,otcs Ambassador and Mrs. Bayard will dine
uith the Queen II Windsor tomorrow ana. con
seguently will not be present at the THANKSGIVING
bonntic, Of the American societies
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
MAJOR M.KrNLEY's FIRST LAW CASE.

Cumberland. Md, Nov 25.-James p. Gardner
presd, Mt of the Friedrich Works at Elerse. Ale
ghany County. says that he was instrumental In Sc
curing for President-slect Mckinley his first law
case A poor woman OF Canton fell into sewer
carelessly left open by city officials and sustained
severe Injuries She was disabled for work and
probably too ignorant TOO poor to bring suit Mr.
Gardner then a resident of Canton. Interested HIM
sef in the poor womans behalf and carried the case
to Major Mckinley who had Just hung out his
shinge. The latter worked 1t up and brought suit
against the city. He won and consequence the
woman was able 10 secure a comfortable home and
a rainy day fund. The only reward Major Mcl>in-
lev got for his services Mr.. Gardner says. was the
pleasure which a good man derives frm the per-
formance OF good deed.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
AZ EDITOR COMMITS SUICIDE.

Albany. Ga, Nov 25-Richard Cherry, Editor ana
proprietor Of THE Albany Penny Press com
rnitted suicide his home here last night oy '"h
ing ,norphine No ca Use is assigned for the deed
He was twenty-three years old and unmarried.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
MKINLEY WRITES TO A CENTENARIAN.

Rockford. ILL.,. Nov. 25-The following letter mas
been received from President-elect Mckinney by
Isaac THOMPSON of Steward who recently celebrated
his Tooth birthday and drove four miles through a
storm TO vote the Republican ticket:
Canton. Ohio. November 49, 1896.
Isaac Thompson. Steward. Ill.
My Dear Sir. have been informed that you nave
reached the venerable of leo years and that you
drove four miles through the rain and sleet on fec
ton Day for the purpose OF voting for the National
Republican ticket
I take your action as a personal compliment to
me- aside from its being of patriotic good citizen
ship | pray that the remaining days tha; may be
left to you be nothing but days OF peace ana
comfort. Believe me to be- with great respect YOURS
truly WILLIAM MKINT.EY.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
SIR HENRY RIING'S TRIt nPH.
HE CELEBRATES THE TWENTY FIFTH ANNIvER-
s,RY OF HIS FIRs- APPEARANCE ~
"THE BELLS At THE LONDOT
I.Yi'I.l' n

London Nov. o. (SpeclaD To-day was the twe'ty-
NTH anniversary OF Henry Iryngs first appearance
in THE Bells" and special performance OK IN"
play was given at the Lyccum Theatre tonight The
occasion was a vcftdbie triumph ana most
memorable AFFAIR. Sir Iicnry was almost Over
whenrd by his reception. and at tle clofc o. the
performance the calls were almost endless
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
HEPOy PTOT ~ RlW1I PINDI.

BOMBAY Nov. 25.-Adyiccs received here from
Rawal Pndi say that 2o Scpoys belonging to the
9Th Puniaub Regimen, OF Infantry stationed at
thar place became rotous few days ago ana
looted "A number of shops. severely WOundinS scF-
rral persons who attempted TO defend their prop
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
pIOy TOJLED N COREl.

.'okohama Nov. 25.-Advices received here from
Seoul the capital OF Corea. say tiat 'hree RUSSIAN
officers and eighty Russian sailors win "e"'
.r,ored seouI on November "a as precau-
s,onarv measure in consequence of the arrest OF
New-York tribune., 1896-11-26
TENANTS or LORD DLNRiIEN EIICTFD.

Limerick Nov 2j-Fivc tenants. who occupied
holdings upon the estate OF Lord Dunravcn at
Groom ne lr this city. cvictcd this forenoon
they being In arrears OF rent.