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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
TESTING AIR MOTOR CARS.
A TRIAL TRIP ON HORsECAR TRACKS-SOME
OF THE PASSENGERS.

A few minutes after 10 o'clock last night the
American Air Power Company started two OF its
new cars the lines OF the Third Avenue Rail-
road Company. The cars were filled with city or
fcias. capitalists and other prominent people The
trip made from West One-hundred- a nd-twenty-
ffthst AT the Fort Lee Ferry. and thence down the
Boulevard to Broadway and on Forty -second-st to
the Grand Central Station. 1t was the first time
that the cars had been run over horsecar tracks.
although several experimental trips had been made
over the tracks of the cable line in ne-hundred-
an1-twenty- ffth-st. The object OF the trip last
night was to demonstrate that the cars could be
run equally as well on tracks that any cars could
be run on and also go up and down steep hills and
around sharp with the best Of them. The
trial trip proved a great success
The trip made in about forty minutes and
without hitch accident. luncheon was served
at the close OF the trip. Tho cars were charged
with about 1000 pounds Of air pressure. and II was
sufficient to last throughout the trip. They be
charged to go sixteen miles and the charge OF COM
pressed air can be transmitted into them from the
storage tanks in less than minute. The cars
are easily operated, much more easily than cable
or trolley and they can be started stopped
without jostlins the passengers from their seats
Everybody who took the trip last night expressed
himself as highly pleased with the new cars, and
1t Is probable that the railroad company Will adopt
them on the Forty-second-st. and other lines
Among those who took the trip last night were
George Il. Blanchard. Robert F. Porter George NJ:
the Board Of ASrms6 Sorh Water Pu 3.
yeyor II. S. Palmer. e. T. Pattee, s. Quacken-
so Bpy csSH E MaFpf Md Tash
ecicr Kbrch f. am andon george comack g.
G. Haven. A J. Elias. president of the Third Aye
Frank Watson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
NATIONAL GOOD ROADS CONGRESS.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TIE CONVENTION AT Or
LANDO. FLA.

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE CONVENTION AT Or
LANDO. FLA.
Orlando Fla. Feb. 4.The National Good Roads
Congress effected permanent organization yes
terday. General Roy Stone. Of Washington. was
elected president.
The Committee on Programme suggested as tho
first subject Road Legislation" the discussion
of which was led by II. w. Anderson. OF Virginia.
Second, Cooperation In Building. and Best
Methods and Material In Constructing Roads" led
by General Roy Stone
Third. The Best Method OF Accusing Public In.
terest and Educating the Public Mind the Sub
ject OF Good Roads" led by w. NJ. Bennett. o!
Florida. -
derson advocated the local building and control OF
roads and the levy Of special State for tho
construction OF good roads. lie also favored the
emplOyment Of convicts on the public roads.
General Stone discussing the second subject.
recommended the organization OF State Good Roads
ASSOCIATIONS, which are to agitate the question
and educate the people by means Of publlca lions
and public meetings. He favored the local-optiol
good roads law In operation In New-Jersey.
Mr. Bennett invoked the aid Of newspaper In
duence and also the enlistment of the Church In
the cause. Resolutions substantially conforming
to the suggestions made by these speakers were
adopted by the Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
E. ID. THORNBURGH EXPELLED.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE
CONSOLIDATED STOCK AND PETRO-
IEI-M EXCHANGE,

The Board of Directors of the Consolidated Stock
and Petroleum Exchange yesterday expelled from
the Exchange Edgar ID. Thornburgh. who does bust
ness as a stock broker at No. 100 Broadway. under
the name of f. d. Thornburgh Co. The resolu.
ton deCreeing his expulsion SAID that ai,cI .s
been heard his behalf. he was. his own
admission. and evidence. found guilty Of OBJ
vious fraud" In other language, he was found
guilty of "bucket-shopping" Charles c.. Wilson. the
president of the Exchange. said some seventy-tive
instances. covering period of four months. were
discovered where Mr.. Thornburgh had not executed
orders placed with him by customers, although
statements rendered by him to the customers made
out that he did.
This was another way Of saying that when orders
were given to Mr.. Thornburgh to buy stocks he did
rot buy the stocks as a fact but took the other
side of the trade himself If the customers won he
was loser II they lost he was gamer II was
the same when they ordered stocks sold short
He took the risk aga inst them.
A rule of the Exchange requires brokers to FUR
nish to customers the names OF the other brokers
from whom they buy TO whom they sell stocks
Mr. Thornburgh put down In statements rendered
to customers the Of brokers with whom
in fact he had had no dealings. In the particu-
lar transaction for which MI Thornourg n
WAS whs % Sxe represented BY Counsel s. f. Knee
land The woman sustained a loss ~, IN deal. deal
land said MI Thornburgh had reimbursed the
woman and he asked the directors of the Excnange
that. Mr. Thornburgh In the statement furnished
to the woman had used the name OF Charies M, NJ:
with whom he had dealt for her account whereas sa
his "a evidence of irregular practices. Mr. Thorn
bursh was expelled. Mr. ThQrnburgh SAID 4nhes 81
tatingly to the directors OF the Exchange that ne
'bckcted orders" r,
Mr. Thornburgh Joined the Exchange Febrpa Try
ono we Year for shopping. The fact that he
vas under suspension did not deprive the directors
of the Exchange of the right 10 drop MIN ITO"
membership. 80 .,,s -, .ho ,our,b
a. ~ The American Surety Building, at No. 100
Rroadway, for his main office and he has branch
otice at No. 81 West Thirty ,hrst-st re mas Deen
M BUSINESS as heretofore The woman who made
the complaint against him secured pro's s IN s, mer
cary lost money that she made the complaint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

CAPTURE OF ALLEGED BOTTLE THIEVES IN CEN
TRAI. PARK

CAPTURE OF ALLEGED BOTTLE THIEVES IN CEN
trail PARK.
Three men were arrested in Central Park last
might and taken to Police Headquarters, charged
with stealing bottles from the Pabst Milwaukee
Brewing Company with offices In this city at Nos.
g76 and 37S Westinghouse. The l'abs: Company
has been losing at the rate OF $4,000 year for sew
eraI years through bottle thieves II at first
believed that outsiders engaged In these pill
ferings; but not long ago the company beca me
possessed of informatio that the bottles be-
ing stolen by some Of tho score of drivers OF the
COMPANY Detectives Rynders and Strip of the
Central Office followed particular driver. whom
they suspected. yesterday from Harlem 10 Central
Park He had a double truck heavily laden with
boxes and going a little way into the Slxty-sIxth-
81, transverse road from the west side stopped his
cart and took off twenty-one boxes OF bottles and
drove off, after partly hiding the boxes.
Rynders and Strip got Park Policeman Warren
to follow the driver. while they awaited develop
,ncnts In a short time junk-wagon, labelled
..tohn Deylln" drove up. with two men on II
When they had half loaded their wagon the de-
tectiycs arrested them at the point OF a revolver
a furniture was procured. In which the
tweufy-one boxes were plaC ed, the junk wagon
being too small ard the two prisoners and the var
were taken to the West SiXty-eighth-st. station
p,rk Policeman Warren caught the driver of tho
h,cr-trlck and arrested him The three prisoners
were taken 10 Police Headquarters. where they
were locked UP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
TREASURER ASA IL7ED AND ROBBED.

Rutland VT. Feb 4.-Deacon John {. Spencer.
% East clarendon and his son. A. II. Spencer the
rown treasurer and Representative In the I.egis-
iatnre announced yesterday that the latter was
knocked down in his woodshed by two masked men
~ Tuesday morning and robbed OF tax money
,h,cb ne had collected. Mr.. Spencer said he was
Lnocked senselcss A strap was buckled tightly
nnround his neck. There were three bruises and
q, aobne On his head and a slight knife cut on his
sSight leg His waistcoat and trousers cut In
several places roll of bills amounting ne
tbinks TO SsOO-had disappeared from his poe ket
hut $40 I'm another pocket was untouched. The
nGiciaIs have found no clew 10 the robbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
EDWARD GAY WHITE FOUND GUILTY.
CONVICTED OF STEALING $1,000 FROM HORATIo


CONVICTED OF STEALING $1,000 FROM HORATIO
ID. NEWCOMB
Baltimore Feb. 4-Edward Gay White OF Rich
mond Va. was found guilty to-day in the Grim
,nal Court of the larceny OF 1900 from Horatio
Dalton Newcomb Of New-York. Judges Harlan
and Wickes sat In the without jury. and
both were on the bench to-day when the decision
was rendered. Whites attorneys made a motion
for a new trial. Sentence suspended
White was charged with stealing $500 from
Newcomb last November His defence was that
the money constituted partnership fund ana
that he could not therefore be convicted OF larceny
for any disposition which he should make OF IT,
The Court held that $500 OF the amount was
mari ership funds. but that the $1,000 alleged TO
bava neen given to White for safe-keeping was
not partnership funds. and that in taking II White
,ras guilty Of larceny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
THE JAPANESE MINISTER IN TEXAS.
STUDYING THE QUESTION OF COTTON SHIPMENTS
TO JAPAN


Galveston. Tex, Feb 4-Tora Hoshi Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister Penipotentiary from
Japan 10 the United States arrived here to-day
with a retinue He said that his visit to the South
was due TO the fact that Japan Is extensively en-
gagged In the manufacture OF cotton goods. The
Japanese manufacturers he said, used 10 purchase
n,os, NJ their cotton from India. but they pre-
fer Eevptian and American cotton. and especially
rho stapIe grown In Texas. because 1t poss asses
length and strength. and is preferable for some
lines Of goods He said that he had come South
especially 10 investigate the cotton trade generally
and report to his Government upon the conditions
"a he found them lie IL also investigating the
question OF freights cotton and duFlng his stay
in New-Orleans he called upon the managers OF the
iIi,nois Central and Southern Pacific railways The
former takes cotton to Seattle by way OF the Great
Northern Railway, where 1t Is delivered to a
iananese line of steamers running 10 that port He
,isIted the Cotton Exchange this afternoon and was
cour,eously received by It's officials. Tomorrow he
lii Ill ,,non the Collector of Customs and Will
s,nr, In the evening for 81. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
C1-RAN RESOLUTION BEATEN

Hartford Conn. Feb. 4-In the House to-day the
Committee on Federal Relations reported favoraby
the resolution directing Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress from Connecticut to favor Cuban
autonomy. Representatives Barnes. Of New Haven,
and Beckwith. OF New-London. opposed the resolu-
ton on the ground that the General Assembly had
right instruct the repf esentatives in Con-
gress. Representative Kennedy of Derby. favored
the resolution. The report OF the committee and
the resolution were rejected without division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
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SNOWSTORH ~ THE WEST.

Kansas city Mo-. Feb. A snowstorm which
began early last evening In this city still continued
doy and about six inches has fallen thus far
o.,s from Kansas show that the storm Is gen.
r over the eastern part OF the State. II will be
-, untold benefit to farmers. Trains so far are
running on time
9, Louis Mo. Feb. six inches Of has
fallen here since early this morning. and the down
III continues this afternoon. The storm is general
..hhnons,hout Missouri and in Northern Arkansas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
MIR HANNA STILL IN THE RACE.

Pittsburg Feb. an. A. Hanna arrived in Pits
burg ut 1890 O'Clock to-day from Cleveland. Mr.
Uanna's visit to the city Is occasioned by the fact
that he was summoned 10 attend the libel sui,
brought bv Senators Magee and Finn against
'The Commercial Gazette OF this city Mr.. Hanna
refused TO talk about the Ohio Senatorship. and
said that the report that he had withdrawn from
Tho race was news 10 him. He added that he
unaware OF any dissensions In the party in Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
INSURGENTS SWARM ABOUT WEYLER

THE CAPTAIN GENERAL. HAS a WARM RECEPTION
IN THE PROVINCE OF SANTA CLARA.
Havana. Feb 4-Since Captain General Wey-
Ter entered the Santa Clara Province about a
week ago his columns have had a series Of
encounters with various parties Of robels. which
were eventually dispersed. All the way from
Las Cruces TO Santa Clara the shooting on the
part Of the rebels increased and their movements
became holder. party Of insurgents even firing
upon General Weyers camp the Sagua River.
The vanguard of the Spanish columns also had to
fight it's way across the Sagua River, and other
bodies of troops were compelled 10 do likewise
at different places along the river where they
essayed to cross. Despite these frequent en-
counters the losses reported were insignificant
on both sides Only two rebels were killed and
General WeyIer's forces lost only one killed and
seven wounded.
Various engagements have occurred in the VI
entity of Sagua de Tanamo in which the rebels
lost over sixty killed and wounded and the
troops had two privates killed and naval COM
mander and twenty-one privates wounded.
The trial of Dr. Gaspar Betancourt. a we'll
known American dentist of this city, who
arrested on December 2S last political sus-
pect, took place to-day and resulted in his
Quittal. sHe was at once released. but was placed
at the DISPOSAL of the Civil Governor. 1t was
suspected that Dr. Betdncourt was acting as a
GO between for the insurgents and their SYM
pathizers in the United States. There was no
evidence produced at the trial to prove that he
was connected in any way with the rebellion
The steamer Manuela arrived here today
from Nucvitas, Province of Puerto Principe.
She brought twenty-five political prisoners. in
Guiding five women who relatives Of prom-
nent insurgents. The men imprisoned at
police headquarters and the women were placed
in the House of Refuge. The prisoners
are Conception AgramOnte. mother OF GOmeZ'3
physician: Gabriela de Miranda, Maria Aguila
Angela Loperecio. wife Of a rebel leader, and
Eva Adam Rodriguez who Is American and
the wife of the rebel Colonel Rodriguez.
As soon as Consul-Genera Lee learned that
Sonora Rodriguez among the prisoners he
requested her immediate release, basing his re-
quest upon promise made by the Government
when she was arrested. 1t Is expected that she
will be liberated tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
,yTJGOLD OUTBREAK ~ ILLINOIS

Snringfeld H.. Feb. IA bill prohibiting the
insertion OF gold clauses In notes. bonds and
tracts and other obligations introduced In the
lower house OF the General Assembly to-day by
REPRESENTATIVE William A. Compton, Of Macomb
The Democrats will support the measure. and they
say there are enough silver Republicans In the
Legislature to secure its passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
PALMA on THE CUBAN REFORMS.

Senior Tomas Estrada Palma, of the Cuban Junta
Yesterday had few remarks 10 make concerning
SPANS proposed reforms for Cuba His statement
was reiteration OF the sentiment often expressed
by Cubans in this city that nothing but absolute in
dependence Will satisfy them. Spanish autonomy
for Cuba Is looked upon by Senior Palma a
farce and he wants none of IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

Havana. Feb. flames W. Luckenbill. a mus-
clan OF Shorterville Penn, committed suicide at
the Saratoga Hotel here to-day by shooting himself
through the heart. Consul-tieneral Lee took
charge OF the body and ordered its burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
KILLED ~ A BATTLE WITH OGTLA VS..

REPORTED DEATH OF GOVERNMENT INDIAN
AGENT IN THE SOUTHWEST
Guthrie Okla, Feb 4-The report re-
ceived here this afternoon that about dark last
night a gang of six or eight bandits attempted
to rob the Government Offices and general stores
at Sac and Fox Agency. and in the battle which
followed one outlaw and three other men were
killed. among the dead being General Thomas,
the Indian Agent. formerly Of Atlanta, Ga. At
shawnee which is the nearest telegraph station
to the agency the same report Is current. but no
particulars can be obtained and the report can
not be verified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
~ IOWA NATIONAL BANK FAILS.

Washington. Feb. 4-The First National Bank
OF Griswold, Iowa has failed and George A. Stone,
hank examiner at Mount Pleasant. Iowa. has been
placed In charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
SPAIN'S PEACE OFFERING.
THE QUEEN REGENT SIGNS THE DECREE
GRANTING CUBAN REFORMS
OF THE CONCESSIONS TO CUBA-FEATUREs
THE PLAN

OF THE CONCESSIONS TO CUBA-FEATURES
OF THE PLAN.
Madrid. Feb. 4.-The decree authorizing the
! proposed reforms in the Island OF Cuba which
it was announced would be signed on Saturday
was signed by the Queen Regent to-day
The document covers several pages Of the Of
fetal Gazette"
one of the principal features Of the plan is the
creation Of Cuban Assembly, which will be
known as the Council of Administration This
body will be composed of thirty-fve members. Of
which twenty will he elected by popular vote
and six by the leading municipal and provincial
corporations The remaining eight members will
consist Of a leading magistrate, a university pro-
fessor, an archiepiscopal delegate and five ex-
Senator's or Deputies. All measures desired by
municipal and provincial councils which may be
disapproved by the Governor General can be APP
peaed to the Administrative Council. and finally
referred to the Colonial Minister at Madrid.
The municipal and provincial councils will
nominate the municipal judges and the Council
Of Administration will frame the budget and
draw up a customs tariff under the prOviso that
protective margin Of 40 per cent a least, shall
he allowed to Spanish goods against foreign
goods The customs officials must be Cubans.
The Governor General Of the island is empow-
eTeu 10 appoint the TlEIl but 'hty Hi""t
be Cubans or Spaniards who have lived in the
island for two years. These officials include the
intendents. magistrates and projects. The mu-
ncipal councils will elect their own residents ana
control the administration of education.
The Government reserves full power TO main
tain public order. and may adopt measures even
against these reforms whenever such measures
may he needed to suppress rebellious move
ments.
The Government will regulate the tariff until a
special Cuban tariff is decided upon.
AS previously announced. the Cuban represen
tation In the Senate and Chamber Of Deputies
will remain as heretofore.
The publication Of the plan has made bad I'M
preston in Spain the scheme Is generally re-
garded as giving everything to the Cubans.
The scheme provides that Spanish products
entering Cuba shall have rebate in duties OF
40 per cent. as compared with duties imposed on
foreign products.
London Feb 4-"The Standards" Madrid
correspondent teegraphs that the Government.
consulted with representatives Of all the Cuban
parties before drafting the scheme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

LIBERTY CYCLES at Ga Central Pa.sce.
LIBERTY CYCLES Feb. 9th 10 18th.
LIBERTY CYCLES Spaces 6l7 TO 64-(Advt -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

elect Mckinley in taking the oath OF office on
March 4. the honor OF furnishing the Bible having
been accorded TO the African Methodist Episcopal
Church by Major Mckinley when a number of
the bishops went 10 sec him recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
The special committee Of the Legislature to inves-

The special committee OF The LegIsIfture 70 IhNts-
tigate trusts which will begin It's sessions to-day in
the chamber Of the Board of Aldermen at the city
Hall In this city consists of Sena ors Lexow, Par
sons and Gallagher, and Assemblymsn Bedel War
ner Mazet and Barry. Senator Iexow was in
Nyack last night, and the only members Of the com
mittee known to be in the city were Senator Par
sons and Assemblyman Bedell. IT was understood
among the local politicians that the investigation
of the Sugar Trust would be taken up to-day and
that the examination of witnesses would begin
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

" 'hcT THE INAUGURATION BIBLE
Inc a. Ohio. Feb. A-Bshop b. w. Arnett. OF
I've, :. . IAN Methodist Episcopal Church. who
ereninS =, "noer'orce, left here for Cincinnati last
select Bible to be used by President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
LEYOV COMING TO TOWN.
HIS INVESTIGATION BEGINS TO-DAY. PROB
ABLY WITH THE SUGAR TRUST.

Albany. Feb A-Senator Lexow's Trust lnvest-
eating Committee will meet In the common Couh-
Gil Chamber New-York City, at 10 o'clock to-mor-
row morning and begin the taking of testimony. 1t
was reported that officers connected with the sugar
Trust have been subpoenaed to appear at to-lnor-
rows session.
Senator Lexow in referring 10 the subpoenaing
of witnesses said: Several subpoenas are now be-
ing served in New-York City. 1t would not do to
divulge the names of those for whom suDpoends
have been issued. they might endeavor TO get
away from the Jurisdiction of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

w DEFINITE OFFER TO EX-GOv. LONG.
r sv''on Feb. 1.-THE Herald" prints an inter
49,. with Ex-Governor Long at bingham last
c.,va, IN reference TO the rumor tina, he had re-
from ms MS appointment as Secretary Of the Navy
founded N elect Mckinley "rhe rumor Is un-
u thew NJ, no'orernor Long said. Things remain
portfolio yet" - '' "''''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
DIR. HUNTERS VISIT TO CANTON.

Washington. Feb. (SpeciaD-"Thc story that
Avn TO have the place Of Internal Revenue Commits
s'oher or any other position under the incoming
administration 10 remove me from the Senatorial
Ash' In Kentucky is absolutely false" said Rep
ieseh'ative Godfrey Hunter. returning from
.on'on this morning Continuing. he said: "Presi-
sseh'-eiect Mckinley is well aware. and was aware
, selore went 10 Canton. that did not want any
kSoS.s..oh and that ! was and am. a candidate for
ssnStt99r from Kentucky. | expect to remain a
Ssnuulcate until election Is had DR.. Hunter
IN .no 10 talk about his visit TO Canton except
Ts1a' tnat II had been pleasant one in every
snJ ana was wholly satisfactory TO him. He
hoe esioent-elect Mckinley were members Of the
ten e. 'ose,heT about nine years ago. and have
saM IN ~ friendly relations ever since DR.. Hunter
Vorld ne was confident that Southern man
N'o nave a seat In the Cabinet.