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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
AZ ARTICLE AT SHORT NOTICE.

In speaklrg of his experiences with newspaper
men and others who came to him at odd times for
,nformation Chauncey NJ Depew said yesterday
that an article In a May magazine was one OF the
mos, noteworthy. "A nan came 10 me Iate at
r,gh, some months ago" he said. "and showed me
,ho n,c,ures Of the chief Justices OF the United
c,o,os supreme Court and wanted To know II
would say something about them, enough to carry
tho nictures | was not feeling quite well. and
said. Yes I'll do IT. ] expected to see the man
,a ,.av and leave the pictures. and thought that
SSi,hin a few weeks | would find time 10 do the
~ork Hut my caller wanted the copy then and
800 ard 10 pleasc him | dictated the matter
,,h ro,hlug I'm the way OF notes to aid me except
dictionary OF dates. and had forgotten all about
W." e'h, ,hether the article would have been any
49, ~ I had taken weeks to write It,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
INJURED IN JUMPING FROM CAR.

Walton Miller. OF Southampton. Long Island.
about twenty-seven years old, lies at tho Flower
HOSPITAL In a critical condition the result OF In
jurles received in jumping off northbound Third
ave cable-car 7:l5 o'clock yesterday morning.
while the car in motion.
The car was In charge Of Edward J. Boyle.
twenty-sevep years old. OF No. l Third-ave. As
the car neared Fftieth-st. Miller jumped on strik-
ing against the elevated pillar with such force that
he was knocked unconscious.
Surgeon Winch, of Flower Hospital. decided that
the man was suffering from fractured skull and
he was taken to the hospital
Policeman Beck arrested the gripman. although
he was In no way 10 blame for the occurrence.
Magistrate Cornell. at the Yorkvie Court, paroled
the gripman for further examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE LINE AND STAFF CONTROVERSY.
1T is SAID THAT Mr.. ROOSEVELT WILL PREPARE
LEGISLATION TO SETTLE THE DISPUTE.

1T is SAID THAT Mr.. ROOSEVELT WILL PREPARE
LEGISLATION TO SETTLE THE DISPUTE.
Washington May (Specia).-Iine and staff off,
GERS Of the Navy much interested in gossip heard
and discussed the Navy Department TO the effect
that Assistant Secretary Roosevelt IL 70 inquire INFO
and make recommendations upon the subject OF the
naval personnel. According rumor Mr.. Roosevelt
s especially 10 consider whether not 1t IL prac-
cabe to frame legislation the effect of which will
lie 10 put an end the long continued discussion be-
tween line and staff officers rank. title and
paw If reports are true the Assistant Secretary
has been instructed by Secretary Long TO give 10 this
subject his early and serious consideration.
Several officers on duty at the Department are au-
thority for the statement; that 1t is the purpose Of
Secretary Long TO submit TO Congress in the near
future a naval reorganization scheme In this. 1t Is
said he desires TO incorporate provision on the
long mooted matter Of rank title and pay which
viii he fair and lust 10 all concerned and or the
greatest possible advantage to the Naval Service.
No publicity has been given 10 any directions which
Secretary Long may have issued. Mr.. Roosevelt
speaks Of the subject reluctantly and when ques-
lions are put 10 him he tactfully replies that his
principal object at present is to learn the duties or
his office. , ,,,,.,
number Of officers. in discussing the probabilities
to-day said that the idea of having Mr. Roosevelt
% into the line and staff discussion was an excellent
ono assuming the Assistant Secretary TO be free
from bias Heretofore the difficulty has been that
proposed legislation for the naval personnel was
drawn up by interested persons. either In the line or
the staff. To have thoroughly disinterested and
intelligent person investigate the matter would be
Of value TO the service. officers say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

The report that President Mckinley Intended to
appoint T. V. Powderly. formerly General Master
Workman OF the Knights Of Labor. to be United
States Commissioner Of immigration created much
feeling among certain of the knights and District
Assembly No 253 Of the building trades OF this
city. sent a protest to tho Chief Executive. Henry
Hicks master workman of the assembly. yester-
day made public the answer received from Wash
ington. 1t reads follows:
Dear Sir: The President directs me to acknowl-
edge the receipt OF your letter. and 10 inform you
that II has referred for the consideration Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury Very truly yours,
JOHN ADDISON PORTER
the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THREATENING ENGLAND'S STEEL TRADE.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS BEATING THE BRIT
IsH MAKERS IN THEIR OWN MARKETS.

Washington May 1.-The formidable nature OF the
competition which American steel-makers are now
Offering toward tho British steel trade Is sriklngiy
set forth in an article prepared by an expert for
publication in London and transmitted TO the De-
partment of State by Consul Parker at birmingham
Tho expert shows that England Is threatened IN her
supremacy as the iron master by two conditions:
First the exhaustion Of her own ores and or the
cheap foreign ores she has been so largely using;
and second. the rapid growth OF American compe-
ttion 1t Is this second factor that is naturally Of
interest TO Americans In the estimation OF Consul
Parke. He directs especial attention TO the means
which have enabled American men to bring their
ores 10 500 miles the blast furnaces. carry the
finished produc; 800 miles from the interior 10 tide
water at New-York and thence transport IL a dis
lance of 800 miles by and compete easily with
British home made steel The expert believes that
the most remarkable OF these means Is the gigantic
scale upon which American iron-making plants are
built and operated. One American furnace produces
furnace and about forty OF the former would have
produced all the iron that was made last year IN
England by 1862 furnaces One American rail mill
produces 5000 tons month. which is more than
the total output in Great Bit
Commenting upon the British experts article. Con-
sui Parker says he is continually being asked by
British manufacturers whether the American COM
petition will last. and II So where they can buy the
have given general satisfaction as to quality. In
deed, there has been strange compliant tnat II IS
loo good" which means that It Is better than the
manufacturer has been accustomed 10 employ for q
given product There is a genuine fear OF this COM
petltion among those engaged in the British trade
when we can pay man the wages which
two men can command In England. In the same time
ard for doing the like amount OF VOTE ana tnen can
Competition with the two, backed as they are by
unlimited capital the result Is certainly ENCOURAGING
to try what may 90 IN other markets. "hero me
Ia moi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE NAVAL MILITIA PROGRAMME.
pERrEcr1NG PLANS FOR THE JOINT STATE
ENCAMPMENTs.

Washington May 1.-Lieutenant Gibbons, charged
with the arrangements for the summer drills OF
the Naval Militia. is now busy completing the pro-
grammes for each State. The Department mas en-
couraged the encampment Of the militia from ad-
1acent States in groups and the States nave
adopted the idea In most instances although some
Of the State organizations will act alone this sum-
mer either by preference or from lack OF neigh-
bor Commander Emerson, Of the Maryland Naval
Militia, has been In conference with Lieutenant
Gibbons. and will proceed Immediately to arrange
for Joint encampment this summer the parties 10
the plan In tina being Pennsylvania and New
Jersey with Maryland. NewYork Will join forces
with Connecticut and Rhode Island. Fishers ISL
and probably will be the scene OF the joint as
semby. North and South Carolina will join with
Georgia and, although the final selection has not
been made. 1t is likely that Por: Royal Will be the
of operations. . -.
Efforts are being made. with every prospect OF
success TO secure a Joint encampment OF the lake
militia forces. and II IL expected that they VIII
locate at Mackinac 'or Putin Bay. The States in
the camp will be Ohio. Illinois and Michigan. Three
States have signied their intention to drill alone
namely Massachusetts Louisiana and California.
and the Department Will give them as much as
sistance in the way Of sending naval vessels as
conditions permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
TO KEEP THEIR OFFICES.

MAYOR STRONG REAPPOINTS MESSTS. BARKER,
SHEFFIELD. MONKS AND PIIMIEY.
Mayor Strong yesterday reappointed four more
heads Of departments whose terms expired May i
They were Edward p Barker. president or the
Department oil Taxes and Assessments salary $500
a year; James r. Sheffield. Fire Commissioner
salary 5000 n year: John Monks, Dock Commits
sioner salary 5000 year. and Major William
Plmley Commissioner Of Jurors, salary $500
Tho commissions OF all the appointees read
for six years from May /. 1897. but the Greater
New-York charter ends the terms OF city o'iciais
January l. 1895.
All the Commissioners named were appointed by
Mayor Strong under the Power of Removal law VI
March and April 1885, except President Barker.
who became head Of the Tax Department May ].
1891 by the appointment OF Mayor Grant and has
therefore served his full six years Mr. Barker
proved his ability and efficiency and his painstak-
Ing devotion to the public interests long before
Colone, Strong became Mayor. not only In the
management Of the important and extensive de-
partment which he has long directed, but also
as a member of the Board OF Estimate and OF the
Armory Board and In his intimate knowledge OF
municipal law when intricate questions arose, ana
when the policy which should be followed was In
doubt At such times Mr.. Barkers advice mas
been almost invariably sought. and his long expert
ence and thorough acquaintance with precedents
in the city government have enabled him to ndi-
cate the right course to be pursued few days
Strong told Mr. Barker that he desired him 20
continue as president of the Tax Department TO
the end Of his term. a compliment paid TO no other
Commissioner the Mayor found In office although
the Mayor has since rcappointed President VIII
son OF the Health Department after permitting
him 10 hold over for two years.
The Navor on Friday reappointed General Nc
Cook civ Chamberlain: Corporation Counsel Fran
els NJ Scott General Coils C9mmission , OF pu9
Denartment and so declared in the most effective
way possible in their cases as in those OF Messrs
lion with the way in which they have all dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SENATOR WOLCOTT TO SAIL NEXT WEEK.

GONG ABROAD IN BEHALF OF BIMETALlAsM
AFTER THE TARIFF BILL IS REPORTED.
Washington May 1.-Senator Wocott. OF Colo
RADIO is making arrangements 10 sail for Europe a
week from next Monday He desires 10 have the
Tariff bill reported from the Finance Committee be-
fore ne goes and expects that this will be done Sem
ator WOlcott goes as OF the special commits
sioners Of the United States to bring about an in
ternatiOnal agreement for bimetallism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
TOURIST SECTION FAVORED.

Washington May IA conference relating 10 the
tourist section of the Tariff bill was held to-day
between Senators Adrich and Allison. represent
ing the Senate committee and n delegation from
~ Eav-York The delegation urged the retention
of the tourist section adopted by the House nm
fling the amount Of personal baggage 10 be brought
i'm by tourists to the value of SioO Following the
oral presentation of the case the delegation hled
a brief with the committee. This afternoon the
delegation cal He'd at the White House. where the
members were introduced to President Mckinley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE FEBRUARY DEBT SETTLEMENT.

Washington May 1.-The monthly statement OF
the public debt shows that at the close OF busi-
ness on April 80 the debt less cash In the Treas
urv amounted to S99s 4.l32-a decrease for the
month OF s5Tsoss which Is principally accounted
for by a corresponding increase in the ash. Tho
debt proper Independent Of the cash in the Treas
urv was Increased during the month by $326s43. on
account of the deposits Of National bank notes IN
excess OF redemption. The debt is classified as
follows:
bearing debt.
Debt on which interest has ceased since ma ~, .,o
Debt bearing interest. 5'olo 'oV
This however. does not include 1876 Alb In GER
t,ocate, and Treasury notes outstanding which
are Offset by an equal amount OF cash In the
treasury Tho cash In the Treasury Is classified
as follows:
Gold
onds disburs!ng officers balances. etc.... lsE'SlS
Against this there are outstanding Liabilities
amounting TO s6is 6o6 l5o leaving cash DaIaice III
the Treasury OF $zSWooi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE OREGON

Washington May 1.-The full report OF Naval
Constructor Caps and Captain Barker on he
condition Of the oregon after her mshap at Bren-
erton. on the Pacific Coast. has been received Il
the Navy Department. As Indicated by the tele-
graphic report. the injuries were not OF natur,
10 disable the ship: and although there is a long
list Of bent frames and plates caused by contact
with the sunkcn piles. there no leakage and no
necessity 10 repair the dents until the bige kees
are fitted next fall. The oregon will come out Of
dock I'm "A few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
FOUR DAYS GRACE FOR DUNLOP.

Washington May 1.-The President to-day or
d.red tho suspension for four days OF the mandate
sentencing Joseph Dunlop. proprietor OF THE Chi
cago Dispatch" to two years In the penitentiary
for sending obscene matter through the mails
DunIop made a personal appeal TO the President
Tor his length OF time. in which to arrange his
business Affairs before going 10 serve his term In
nIta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
CHARGED WITH SWINDLING WANAMAKER

Edward Eden arrested yesterday on an order
signed by Justice Beekman OF the Supreme Court
In an action brought against him by John Wana.
maker the drygoods merchant Mt WanamakeS
alleges that Eden in December and January last
obtained furniture carpets and wearing apparel
worth SIS by representing that he owned property
in Matawan, n. j.. and washington. D. c. which
stafements were subsequently found 10 be false
snJ made for the purpose Of fraud Eden ar.
rested al No 81 West One-hurdred- and-second-st;
and was lodged in Ludlow street jail IN default o.
Il, an hal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE TORPEDO RAM ALARM FOR SALE

Washington, May 1.-The Navy Department has
prepared advertisements announcing the sale al
public auction Of the iron torpedo ram Alarm. now
lying at the New-York Navy Yard This craft
was built in l87; by the Government principally
with the purpose Of testing form OF pro-
peller which would enable her 10 get along without
q rudder. She never was a marked success. She
l. OF so tons displacement. but the Department
officials do not expect to realize more than $B or
& ~ fro, ha sale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
4 CHANCE FOR CAPITAL IN MEXICO

Washington. May 1.-The Consu-General OF the
limited States at Nuevo Laredo. Mexico. Informs
The Department OF State that he believes there Is
IN opening in Mexico for commercial agency
lone now exists there He thinks such an agency
would az once have clientagc OF American mer-
c,ants whose American trade Is constantly IN
csaslnp and q patronage OF Mexican merchants
Who are more and more conducting their business
anoeency would be a good investment for Amer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
DrvORCE FOR Az OFFICERS WIFE.

David b. Ogden. the referee appointed to hear
md determine the issues In the suit for an abso.
lutte divorce brought by Mrs. Elizabeth +. Reed
against her husband. Henry A. Reed, 10 whom she
was married I'm 1872. has reported In favor OF the
plaintiff The defendant Is lieutenant IN the -
Artillery OF the United States Army. and Is stAe
toned al Fort Schuyler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
MAIL SERVICE FOR ALASKA.

Washington May 1.-The first regular mail service
authorized for entire year In Alaska was con-
,racted for by the Postotilce Department to-day.
tho service being from Juneau TO Circle City. 80
miles each way The contract calls for one round
trip a month beginning July l. William F. Salter.
OF this city. IL the contractor the contract price
being Sc ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE 69TH'S GOOD SHOWING.

Colonel George Moore Smith OF the 69th Regi-
ment received many congratulations on the good
apr earance his command made at the annual in
spection. which took place on the evening OF April
g. The following the official figures:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
rURpIE TO GO on FINANCE COMMITTEE

Washington May 1.-The Democratic Committee
on Committees WAS in session to-day. but reached
no definite conclusion. II has been decided tina,
Senator Turpie Of Indiana. is 10 have the place on
the Finance Committee Several other places have
been fixed but they are held In allegiance until the
list agreed on by the Republicans Is submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
sUrLDOy THOTGHT TO BE ALIVE.

Chicago. May LII the police are able to find
yohn s Sheldon. the missing banker from
Lodi. ILL.,. they will arrest him on charges of en-
bezzlement Such was the order sent out by Po-
iice Jnspector Fitzpa trick This action was taken
hccause the police believe Sheldon IL stu In this
citv They have given up tho suicide theory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
NAVAL ORDERS.

Warrington, May l.-Lieutenant Ounior grnde) A.
n. Mayer has been promoted 10 be full lieutenant
Iieutnant II K White, Marine Corps. hes been
promded TO be captain. The orders Of CAPTAIN G.
81 CHESTER to command the Monadnock have been
revoked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
TIE DOLPHIN TO BE OVERHAULED.

Washington. May 1.-The Dolphin, which is now
st the New-York Navy Yard. is to be overhauled
% as TO be In perfect order should the President
desire to cruise In her At present she is in the
drydoch and the work will begin as soon as she
comes out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
NORGAy,s CARPET CLEANING.
BROADWAY ALL GHtDES
& 47TH ST. DC: ZEN .\ND'
East side office. 51th ST. and Lexington Ave-

Graham Mrs Louisa Green. Mrs Milfred Lee.
Mrs Matilda Riker Mrs Alice Mars. Mrs. Kate v.
Carmand Miss Victoria Baker. Mrs. Maria Miller
and Miss Imogene Howard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

Isaac Townsend Smith. Consul-General OF Slam.
has been appointed to represent that Government
as delegate to the International Postal Congress.
Mr. Smith Is one OF the oldest members OF the
Union League Club. and Is also member OF the
Authors Guild. the National Academy OF Design
and other prominent social organizations In this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

The Real
VaMe
of a watch depends
upon the accuracy OF
the movement and
not upon the price
of the case. The
"RIVERSIDE" and
"ROTAL" Waltham
Watch movements
are most accurate
time-keepers.
For sale by all retail jewellers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
Cbe "popuIar Sbop."

Exclusive Importations Of Inexpensive
English aad FIRE.
Wall Papers for Country Houses.
Messrs. JOSEPH p. MHUGH & co.
Offer at Retail
English Chintz Papers (washsble) from 100.
Tile Patterns =" l6c.
Nursery +" " sc.
Norris 1.-TWO toned .. i6c.
French Hunting Red Stripes sc.
Damask Effects DC.
GOOD AMERICAN WALL. PAPERS &c.
Sdnples Of persondt affections freely gissn. and ssIis
for approval on re9uest
For Use Country Houses OF the Period shown mAn1
inexpensive Cotton Stufs IN Novel Color.
ings and Pleasing Patternx,
English Glazed Furniture Chntzes. per yd.. 10c.
Singapore Lattice (for Portieres), fbc.
Toledo Tapestry (strtped across), LOO
Norman Tapestry Heradic). LIZ
Oxford Velvet two-toned), 40
THE WARWICK PEACOCK PATTERN IN
CRETONNE. SILK AND VELVET.
Chesapeake Fish Net Curtains. ger pr. ~
II Personal Inspection Centrally In,isea.
Wall Papers and
AID ct " Liberty Fabrics.
Parcels $500 and oven.
AT 5TH AVE. Carriage Free to all
Parts OF the States
trademarks Regd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
PLANS Fer THE POSTAL CONGRESS-.
THE DELEGATES TO BE TAKEN ON WESTERN
EXCURSION. But NOT TO THE
PACIFIC COAST

Washington May 1.-The Committee on Arrange
menta for the Universal Postal Congress met to-
day and practically abandoned the idea OF taking
the delegates on a tour the Pacific Slope. though
Il could still be carried out II cities the coast
co-operated. 1t was decided to ask Congress next
Monday to pass a special &C; making an appropria-
ton OF 10000 for the expenditures OF the Congress
II was virtually decided to take the delegates IN
a special train on a tour to include Pittsburg. Co
lumbus. ST. Louis and Chicago returning by way
and Philadelphia. some of the delegates returning
70 their homes directly from New-York. This trip
is expected TO be made about the time the sessions
end.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-02-19
Southern Pacific Excursions.

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION GER
EMONIES. -WashIngton ID c.. March
i. 1897. For this occasion the Southern
Pacific viii ELL round trip tickets for
S54 10 Selling dates FEB 9th and 18th.
Fina limit for return March 10th 1897.
Remember that the Southern Pacific
trains make the fastest time to New Or
leans where close connection is made
with the fast trains east of that point
and Washington can ne reached from
Ell PasO in little over four days But
one change between Ell Paso and Wash
iugton.
REUNION OF Tom GREEN'S BRIGADE
at Victoria. Tex, Feb - to p. 1897.
For this occasion the > Duthern Pacific
will sell round Tip tickets on Feb 10th
and 21st, for S26.60, good for return IN
til Fen. 20 n, 1897.
MADRI GRAS CARNIVAL at New Or
leans Mar Pad. 1897. FIR this occasion
the Southern Pacific will sell round
trip tickets for S33 20. Selling dates
Feb Goth and 9th Final limit for re-
turn March 18th 1897. Tickets TO be
used for continuous "Trip in both direc-
lions. Do not miss this gorgeous dis
play and remem Der that the great Sun
set Limited leaves here on Monday 5
aud Thursdays of each week at e p M,
reaching New Orleans 1870 a. NJ, the
following Wednesday and Saturday.
Our regular daily train leaves FL Paso
at 30 p m, reaching New Orleans at
$50 a. N the second day thereafter.
HARRY TURNER, L. +. HUNT,
Ticket Agent. Com'L Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-02-19
Walter SiemOn Married.

The Los Angeles herald of recent
date has the following paragra ph
about young man formerly night
clerk at the Pierson: Sunday evening
at 6:3O p. m, amid orange blossoms and
handsomely decorat d arches, to the
beautiful strains of Meude ssohn's wed
ding march, rendered by Prof. Gardner,
Mr.. Walter SlemOn and Miss Mar
guerite Workman were united in the
bonds of wedlock by Rev j. w. Bal
Uf the Lutheran church. The ceremony
took place at The beautiful Mansion OF
Col. +. Bacon on Griffin avenue. The
bride was handsomely atCired in
brocaded cream satin trimmed with
Ouchesse lace interlac5d with orange
blossoms A delicious supper wa
served at o'clock, in which the i'm
mediate friends and relatives took part.
Mr.. and Mrs. SlemOn leave for San
Francisco.