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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
WILLING APPEALS TO GOVERNOR BRADLEY

Alexandra, Ky. March From the jail IN this
town Alonzo Walling. under sentence OF death for
COMPLETELY in the murder OF Pearl Bryan last night
sent TO Governor Bradley appeal for mercy.
Walllng has all along expected Jackson 10 confess
and clear him. but the confession not being forth
coming he gave up hope and appealed 10 The only
power that save his life. In his letter Nailing
says:
Now as God Is my Judge. this letter Is not in
tended 10 make you shrink from an unpleasant duty.
/ have already said often that Scott Jackson told
that he had girl in trouble and intended 10 Kill
her the easiest way OF getting rid OF her. say
now. | have always SAID that did not think
he meant that. ana that do not know how Pearl
Bryan happened to be killed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
REVJ4NTN II. BAILISS DEAD.

BENJAMIN IT, Bayliss. welknown lawyer or THIS
CITY died Yesterday at his home, No. l29 PARK Place.
RrookIvn. lie was ffty-four years old. He was n
graduate Of New-York University. and was Tor
many years member of the law hrm OF brdseye'
Clovd g. Bayliss This firm was dissolved few
,oors oco and recently Mr. Bayliss took into part
nershlp his son. Lucien s Bayss. graduate or
Wesleyan University and now a member of the
Assembly from Brooklyn.
While a student at New-York University Mr..
Baylss Joined the Psi Epsilon fraternity. ana took
% interest I'm its affairs until his death. He
was member of the Executive Council OF the fra
tcrnitv for at least twenty years
lie was a member of the Memorial Presby terrain
Church at Scventh-ave. and St. Johns Place.
Franklin and was for a considerable time superin-
,endent of its Sunday -school. The funeral will no
held at that church tomorrow evening at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
Observation-Disclosures.

TO the EDITOR OF lt6
Sir: Presdicide is the most aggravated form OF
homicide In that 1t robs whole nation OF It's
chosen leader and head. But there are other ways
of killing a President than by shootihg him. lie
may be harried TO death by such incessant and
frustrating demands as thousands OF wenten-
toned people think they have the right to make
upon him through all tho hours days, weeks and
months Of a Presidential campaign. and when this
IL over by the hazardous exposure which traditional
custom requires him to make OF health and life by
delivering his inaugural In the open air. with
cted body and uncovered head. Seventy thou
land people may be glad TO see and hear him. but
s~rsnfv millions own him. The duties Of his great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
A THEATRE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Indianapolis. March Tho Park Theatre the
oldest playhouse in indianapolis. and one Of the
best-known In the country was destroyed by fire
this evening 1T owned by Messrs. Dickson &
Talbot, who estimate their loss at 10000 with in
surance amounting 10 $3.50. There was nobody in
the theatre when the fire started and its origin Is
unknown Various firms having storerooms in the
building suffered losses agGregating about $l0DJ
Oliver Doud Byron was to have opened for week
at the Park Tomorrow night. but none of his prop
crty In the theatre IL Will be rebuilt at once
All companies booked will be taken care Of at the
Grand Opera Homse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

Newly arriving lots increase the interest
in the Furniture Store. By buying large
quantities at the right time we make a
great saving: 1t is at your command. The
increased business is our reward.
Bed Room, Parlor, Library and Dining
Room Suits here in great variety, at prices
much in your favor.
To-day, CHINA CLOSETS and COUGH
ES get showing.
CHINA CLOSETS
Over rs styles placed at your command this morning.
Newest shapes Well made. Prices $40 to S245.
OF oak carved front and top wood shelves and wood
back, $40.
OF oak, wood back and shelves, carved top, Sl2 o.
OF oak, swell 'front.' carved top Sl8.
OF oak swell front and round ends. oval French
bevel plate mirror in top, S2I.
OF oak, mirror back and plate glass shelves, swell
front, French legs, S32.
COUCHES
Over so styles in variety OF coverings. Prices SIS
to $50.
Roll heads, covered in denim, full spring edges $3.50
Roll heads, full spring edges, covered in velvet or
corduroy, $40.
Sloping heads covered in denim, al-haIr il!ng, null
spring edges $3.50.
Roll heads, full spring edges, covered in corduroy
49,
sloping heads, leather covered, various eolors all
hair filled, polished oak frame, our own make, S2o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
DEATH or 4 NAV Isl YEARS OLD.

Chicago, March "A Tribune" dispatch from
Guadalajara, Mexico. says: "A funeral Il not
matter OF rare occurrence In Guadalajara. but one
which took place yesterday Is worthy OF more than
passing notice. In that II was that OF a man who.
II his story Is true. was undoubtedly the Oldest
man on earth. Jesus Campeche died on Friday.
and according to his affirmation and other testi-
mony he II years old. lie said he was born
In Spain In l7i2, and to this country when he
was twenty -four years old. lie was living win
his great great randson and had copies or Inc
church register at Valadolid Spain showing the
date OF his birth and baptism. The papers are
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from Csc.
DRESS SILKS

An experience absolutely without Preoe-c
dent We own, no matter how, lot OF
verv choice Banner Silks. They are rlch IN
quality. but are all red. Such qualities are
never used for dress purposes. ~:
They will make splendid skirts, petit
coats or foundations for GauZe Dresses.
Notice the wonderful widths and the trlfllng
prices.
Three feet and four inches wide. 75c; was S2.oo.
Five feet wide, 81 %; was 81.
Six feet wide, $50; was $3.50.
This is less than soc for regular n IN.
coods-a trifle over quarter value.
Not for sale to dealerS-excluslvely Ior
consumers.
Quantity is limited. Late corners must
find no fault if they fail to capture them.
On sale 9 o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

office are sufficiently exhausting In themselves and
are for the whole people. Can ii be right unneces-
sarily TO tax the bodily and mental vigor which he
would and should bring 10 their most efficient per-
formance? . ,,,,
If it be said that OF all this the President himself
Is the best Judge that is not certain. Now ana
then we have heard the moan of WEAKNESS and the
cry almost of despair under these inconsideratey
imposed burdens IL under them that the elder
Harrison, If mistake not. sank 10 his lamented
death. ADDISON 5AI-LAhD
University Heights. New-York. March g. 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
A MERCHANTS SUDDEN DEATH.

Alfred Hart sixty-three years old. an underwear
merchant with a place of business at No So Broad
way was found dead late yesterday afternoon at
that address. He occupied rooms Nos 20 and q In
the building as living apartments.
When the ianitor of the building went into the
rooms Yesterday for the purpose Of cleaning them
he found Hart dead I'm bed. Death l. supposed to
have resulted from natural causes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
AFTER GUILTY COUNTY OFFICIALS.

Auburn Ind March ID. d. Moody. ex-c"
Dekaib County yesterday pleaded guilty to .ms ~
of embezzlement Of s. 100 OF county funds du'"s
term OF office and was sentenced to the peh'e"
for one year. swvsl ex.
County Auditor Borst. ex-Treasurer SAW 1fsIY,
Deputy Auditor Dills ex-Deputy Treassui,ss'is and
ex Surveyor Hook and other county omcnsnss{lor
ex ofiicias are also under indictment Tor lam 10
ment or LARGELY. The Grand Jury Is s.a,.sme6ta
vestigating, and continues to return huN ne lnSt
Tho county has been robbed Of &oooo dur'hs '@'
ten years. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
ARRESTED FOR WORKING on SUNDAY

For working Sunday Michael Flynn. thirty
wears old. Of No. q Catharine-st., was arrested
Yesterday at No 10 Nassau-st.. where he is en-
ployed As n laborer. The building is being altered.
and thinking to make extra days pay Flynn
was removing some OF the debris. when Patrolman
Holman a nov policeman. came along and arrested
him for" violating the Sunday law. Flynn was
locked up IN the Oak-st. station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
THE TRIBUNE SURPRISES ITSELF.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The Greater New-York Number OF The New
York Daily Tribune was a greai journalistic
triumph. but the Inaugural Number OF The Tribune
is yet greater journalistic triumph, as, indeed, 1t
ought to be- for the occasion that called forth the
latter far surpasses The former in National I'M
portaLce.
1t is the most concise and complete political en-
cycopaedia of the eleven Presidential Admins
trations ever published. As ! read II, which did
with intense interest ] felt though was living
my whole political life over again Every young
man should secure a copy OF the inauguration
Number of The Tribune for present pcrusal and for
future reference. j. NJ H. 'Aftoiff'o'
Bethlehem Penn, March 3, 1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
ACCUSED or COERcIyG EMPLOYEES.

Des Moines Iowa. March u. D. Stockton was
indicted by the Grand Jury yesterday charge
of coercion OF employees. lie is manager of the
Clifton Coal Company, and the charge is that he
compelled employees To buy the companys store
Other mines in the vicinity under the same
suspicion. The State law makes the offence pun
ishable by fine. imprisonment in Jail pcniten-
tiary but few cases have ever been carried to the
point of conviction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
pTCU1PD CROKER'S NIECE MARRIED.

Henry Bowen. prominent resident orr Iushhs'
Long Island. was married on SATURDAY Iis"' "
Estella 4. b. Warren. niece of Richard Croker, OF
>,,yorl, The ceremony was performed by the
re- Theodore Henderson. pastor Of the Methodist
church. in Flushing. The counle lcIt io"n llr.ne-
diafelv after the ceremony The bride was for-
,nnrlv tho wife of a drygoods merchant in New
Vo,ly hi,f was recently divorced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
THE DEATH WARRANT READ To GrvTPy

Philadelphia. March 7.-SheriN Crow ves,ordav
afternoon read the death warrant to James b.
Gentry in the county prison. where the actor has
been since his conviction Of the murder Of Margaret
prysdae (Madge Yorke) the actress Gentry was
much overcome. and spoke word before or after
the reading OF the warrant. lie IS TO be hanged on
Apr! 60
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Centre aisle, near Broadway.
THE MUSLIN UNDERWEAR STORE

Literally cut and well made Underwear
at thoroughly economical prices.
Gowns of muslin and cambria. trimmed with en-
hroid.rv. five STYLES; were 81 25; now 15c.
Drawers Of muslin, trimmed with embroidery five
styles; were 15c. now Doc
Drawers, Of muslin and cambria, trimmed with lace
and embroidery; were 81, now DOC
Chemises OF muslin, trimmed with embroidery, were
6jc, now 400.
Wrappers Of lawn. blue and black grounds, wh'te
strpes Jacket fronts. fronts, collars and sleeves
trimmed with braid. S1.15
Wrappers of dmity, blue and black grounds; white
figures, fronts, collars and sleeves trimmed with
lace. S2.25.
Shirt Waists-Iarge assortment OF all the newest
STYLES. OF lawns, organizes. dmitles PLAN and
embroidered linens, SOC to Sl6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
UNCOVERED AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS..

Bloomfield Penn. March 7-Twenty-eight
wears ago Melinda Snyder, girl then eighteen
years old disappeared from her home IN Liberty
Valley, this county. and no trace or her was ever
found Last night Hugh Smith. n man OF seventy
ov. living I'm the same place, was arrested on the
charge OF killing the girl and burning ner pody az
ter cutting IT up into small pieces. A dispute ne
10 light Further arrests are expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
DEATH OF GEORGE II. COTTON.

Jlmira y Y March 7.-Gcorge II. Cotton. post
master Of Flmira died at his home in this city this
evening. after an illness Of two days from pneu-
monia He was thirty-seven years old and un-
married lie was prominent In Democratic poll
tics having been an Alderman and chairman OF
The Democratic County Committee for several
wears = lie was also a member of the state Demo-
IL mil q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL
DID MR.. CLEVELAND MEAN PROTECTION?
A SURPRISING UTrERANCE IN HIS VETO OF THE
IMMIGRATION BILL.

A SURPRISING CTTERANCE IN HIS VETO Or NE
IMMIGRATION BILL.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: As il IL not probable that many OF your read
ers took the trouble to read Mr.. Cleveands veto
of the immigration BILL venture to call especiai
attention TO one remarkable utterance contained
in that message After arguing that the infuex
Of foreign labcrers has not caused the present plight
OF the American labcring man. he adds:
An unfortunate condition is certainly presented
when any who willing TO labor are unem-
among our people 1t must be conceded 10 be a re-
suit OF phenomenal business depression ana the
stagnation of all enterprises in which LABOR Is
factor With the advent OF settled and wholesome
consequent encouragement to the activity OF cap!-
tai the misfortunes OF unemployed LABOR shouiu ~
a great extent at least. be remedied
rubbed my eyes and read this sentence over
again carefully. What does it mean? Can II
be that the proposed removal OF the writer to the
classic shades of Princeton has already by anticl-
patton, wrought in him such a judicial and philo-
sophie temper that he can survey his own ADMIN
tstration with an impartial eye. ana In Inc nsh.
results which follow the advent of settled ana
wholesome financial and economic governmental
policies under President Mckinley? For him 10
concede. by inference. that the incoming fresi-
dental policy Of protective tarin VIII be the al
vent of a wholesome economic governmental policy
Is most extraordinary -
Whatever may have been in Mr.. Clevelands MIND
when he wrote these words, they certainly voice
most admirably the hope and the belief OF the peo-
pie. and II would be ungracious no. TO extend
hearty welcome TO this latest prophet OF good
things TO come under the new regime. ii. IL. II.
New-York. March g. 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
A CONVICTED MURDERER DIES IN JAIL.

Wi.kesbarre, Penn. March Nelson Miller co..
ored convicted OF murder in the first degree and
awaiting sentence. died from consumption IN the
Luzerne County Jail this afternoon. He was the
second murderer to die in jail within year Miller
was one OF gang who blew up with dynamite the
shanty of some rival Hungarian aborcrs. Five Of
the Huns killed by the explosion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
REMOVAL OF MACoMB's DAM BRIDGE

ANOTHER ORDER FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT
SENATOR GUYS BILL.
To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Referring again to my letter. published
fourth column, seventh page. March l: Since this
was written the War Department. through its SUI
pervsor of the Harlem Ship Canal here lieutenant
Colonel Ludlow. has again ordered the Park De-
partnient TO remove the old Macombs Dam Bridge
las early as practicable" This same direction
was given two years ago In letter to ID. H..
King jr. then president of the Park Board, who
answered May S. 1885, that the direction would be
compiled with. and that measure was then pend
ing TO send this bridge down TO observation-disclosures
forty -ninth-st for temporary use. The broad
minded Park Board of that day resigned In body.
as you may remember and Il devoyed upon their
only been obtained originally place this old span
at the site complained of. pending the construc-
ton of the grand Seventh-ave. bridge. .
Now that the trolley company has asked for IT..
treated TO the delectable sight OF the state
Board. trying to destroy the benefits that would
accrue TO this city from the enormous eXpen ,S
waterway and of the large sums moreover which
this city through its Dock Department. contem-
The fact that such legislation is impracticabie
makes no apparent difference. Mr.. Mcmillan has
said that the trolley company shall have that span
where it is. and like the honest man he is, is seek
ing to stand by his word oo,, s,.oo.
ing the Park Board to show cause why the act OF
June, 1895. for the removal Of this span 10 one
hundred nd forty min hist. should not he carried
out. Through adjournment last "Wednesday TINS
matter comes up on the 10th before Judge Law
a delegation will appear before the Cities Com Pm
mittee in the senate on Marcn rsadv 10 Dassed the
TIE Senator who introduced the measure Guy
has told me that the Harlem should be closed up
If he had his way. This IS an instance OF the
breadth of view of some of our local legislative
ANY aid in fight will be hgEhIy, aP pg 1t
New-York, March s. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
i 9 9HAzA !!!!!'Iz|t!!z!1I!!E
4 "FAKE" STORY FROM MEXICO.

Chicago March IA dispatch to The Times
Herald" from the City OF Mexico says: "The story
elegraphed to the United States that bitter feeling
exists among Mexicans on account or the demand
for restoration OF the flags captured from American
troops I'm the War OF lSi7. and that American
women are insulted in the streets. Is a pure fabri
cation No demand has been made for the flags
nor has any commission appeared from the United
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For New England generally fair during the day. with
eastery 10 southery winds: slight rise In temperature
For Eas;ern New-York. Eastern pennsylvania. New
Jersey AMI Delaware fair. followed by cloudy and
eatenng Monday evening" southeastery winds
For the District Of Columbia Maryland and Virginia.
probably fair during the day with slightly warmer east
erly % sou,hery winds; threatening Monday night.
For Western New York and Western pennsylvania, far
followed by local the lakes easery 10 southerly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
MAKE THE LEGISLATURES USE ENGLISH.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir Can't The Tribune help NewMexico by adj
vocatng sh-speakng Legislatures in the Ter
ritory? Fifty years in the Union, and yet the
great majoritv of her people don't sabe United
States" but still speak the tongue of SPAIN Nor
will they learn United States till Congress requires
1t for members OF the Legislature; then. too. they
Will learn TO read and write 5 ii. BRANDES.
Wallace, N NJ, Feb. !. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
COWPERTHWAIT'S

genuine and they rightfully belonged 20 HIM ia
was born December IL. l1i2. He related inctu.nSss
which occurred In tho last century showing s.si
he has told the truth or has stored his minI I'M
with the happenings OF that time. n pttsssssS,v.
the church which he attended who IL now esaSs
four years old, says he remembers csmpse"'
being an old man when he was "A little boy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
Fourth floor.
THE CARPET STORE

Nothing commonplace about it. An in
teresting show of the newest and best Car
pets. A number of beautiful patterns here
ouiy. Many looms are kept busy producing
exclusive designs in moderate as well as
high priced Carpets for Wanamakers. This
monopoly Of patterns doesn't raise the
priceS-it oheapens them.
This, of Wilton Carpets. Several deSir
able patterns were reduced to 81. so a yard.
Some of them still here. The best quality.
Then there are 1914 patterns of Velvet
CARPETS at 9Oc to Sl.35 a yard. True
cheapneSS. surely.
Third floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

on Thursday evening the fourth concert given
under the auspices Of the Young Mems Chr'suah
Union of North New-York will take place at me
Bethany Presbyterian Chapel One-nuhdreu-n anu
thirtyseyenth-st.. near Wils-ave., at SID ocIoch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

Tribune ONCE March I a. m.-The weather yester-
day WAS fair ana temperature ranged between
80 and degrees the 3l degrcesD being IAN
gces lower that Saturday and Es degrees
than that Of the corresponding day Of last year.
The weather to-day will be fair. becoming cloudy by
night, and warmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
WRITINGS AND ENTERT4INNENTS.

c. T.. Patterson. Editor Of the athleucs depai,,
nent of the young mems paper called Men VIII
give lecture illustrated with stereopticon views III
the parlors OF the Young Mems CHRISTIAN Assoc f
ION EolIrih-ave and Twenty -third-st TINS evening
Ar D. m Subject of lecture. CHRISTIAN Men III
Athletics"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
WOMEN'S DRESSES

The best work of the best taiors Moth.
ing short of this in our exposition OF Ready.
to-Wear Dresses. MANY exclusive designs
All the popular styles and fabrics New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

Are you thinking Of purchasing a Piano. or a
piano stool? II So do not fail to consult the little
advertisements I'm the narrow columns. Some good
bargains may be found there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
FOUGHT FIRE ~ 4 POWDER-HOUSE.
HEROIC DEED OF TWO MEN IN GREENFIELD.
MASS

Greenfield Mass. March THE powder-house OF
Sheldon & Newcomb. on the outskirts OF TINS VII
,aee was set on fire by boys this afternoon Sew
enty-Aye pounds Of powder exploded. but ABOUT
five hundred pounds was not ignited
While the fire burning the floor ana crates
.s.,o,,,rg tho cans County Treasurer Newcomb
and Fred Smith. eXprcssman, shcN elled snow on
the fire and extnguished 1t. The buiidihs WAS
blown atoms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08

SUITS
fancy striped tatfeta: notchei collars. hip poekets
with flaps coat backs; skirts lined with Per'alne.
and correctly draped.
At sl5-Of Serge. navy blue, black and Havana;
lined throughout with black and fancy eolored
taffeta silk fly front Jackets, notched collars;
skirts hang perfectly.
At 5000 serge. green, purple, blue ana osaeS.
lined throughout with striped taifeta silk tight
fitting jackets, high at neck, neatly finished with
frogs and braid.
At $500 ladies' cloth, black, blue. cadet and
green, silk lined throughout. Tight fitting waists
turn down revere. lnlai velvet collar iHmmea
with frogs and silk braid Draped skirts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-08
TRIBUNE Local OBSERVATIONS

In this diagram a continuous white line shows the
changes pressure indicated by The Tnbunes self
recording barometer The dotted line represents the tenn
lerature as recorded Pefry's Pharmacy