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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
BUILT TO FALL.

This weeks issue of THE Engineering Rec
ord" contains the result Of a careful examina-
tion Of the structural character Of the new soap
factory IT Fifty-first-st and Twefth-ave., which
collapsed a few days ago and killed two men.
The account given casts serious reflecton on
the architect and builders, and suggests lack
OF competence and efficiency in the buildings
Department which is nothing less than astound-
ing
The facts as presented by "The Engineering
Record" which is professional journal OF trust
worthy character not given to reckless state
ment, are in substance as follows: Cast-iron
columns only We're used in the building. They
stood up one on top OF another, so as 10
make series OF poorly spliced columns four
stories in height. carrying at the fourth
floor the ends Of the floor beams sup
porting the tanks. These superimposed col
umns had absolutely no metal connection with
ANYTHING except the ends OF the floor beams AT
each story all on one side OF each column. ana
that connection was composed OF three loosely
fitting bolts at each point passing through
ewing or inch hange cast on the column" Under
the end of the beam was a shelf bracket, which
added nothing TO the stiffness Of the joint.
Broken brackets and fanges were found IN
columns that fell and In those that did not,
showing the usual defects Of cast-iron. The
beam and girder connections were made Of loose
bolts instead Of being riveted. There were
"thus cobbled I'D a vertical series or tier Of
"cast-iron column sections four stories high,
essentially Embraced literally. with joints prac-
"tjcally without Stiffness with the load mainly
"at the top and actually all load applied with
great eccentrcity entirely on one side OF the
tier from top to bottom Under such condi-
tons the frame, as a matter Of course. buckled
outward and fell in ruins. AS "The Engineer
ing Record says: Failure was thus actually
designed into the structure"
What has the Buildings Department to say
about allowing to he built structure into which
failure was actually designed? Cast-iron col
umns are discredited building material at best.
They are deceptive In character and no care
can ever insure absolute safety with them. But
when In addition to permitting the use OF cast
iron in such a building designed for heavy loads
the Buildings Department allowed the columns
to lie set up in what this competent engineering
authority characterizes as the "crudely inefii-
"cient old way. that has so many times in the
past given trouble, and which no competent
"civil engineer in the country would peril his
reputation by using under these conditions
ii gave hostages to fortune which It will have
hard work 10 redeem. Whatever may be the
fault Of Mr.. Kilburn. the architect. or Of Post
| e McCord. the iron contracors-and their COM
petence is seriously impugned by their profes-
slonal critics-all blame finally rests on Super
lntendent Constable He Is employed by the
city TO see that proper plans are followed IN
building. and that proper materials are used
He Is directly responsible for defects In design.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
DIR. MACARTHUR TO SAIL TO-DAY.

The Calvary Baptist Church will be open as usual
all summer and its services will be In charge OF
the associate pastor DR.. F. r. Morse. The pastor.
DR.. r. s. Macarthur. somewhat suddenly decided
upon trip to Europe, and he Will sail to-day on
the Anchor Line steamer for Scotland This will
be hurried trip. He is expected to have
glimpse OF the pageantry in connection with the
Queens Jubilee. and then he will see KetterinS
for the purpose OF obtaining facts concerning his
Life OF Andrew Fuller" which he Is preparing for
publication. He hopes also TO make a brief visit
TO the early home OF his parents In the Highlands
of Scotland.
Dr. Macarthur will return about July Is to meet
his enga gements AT fremont Temple. Boston. In
July and also preach in the Woodward Avenue
Baptist Church, Detroit Mich. during August.
He has been in his pulpit without interruption Tor
more than year and half In October he Will
deliver five lectures India. under the auspices
OF the Young Peoples Union, which will be sup.
Elemental TO the course he gave upon Japan. China,
Palestine the Isles OF Greece and the Hawaiian
Islands after his trip around the world.
Last Tuesday evening the closing exercises OF
the literary class Of Calvary Church were held
in the chapel. Seven essays OF marked excellence
were read by members OF the class. The programme
also included solos and recitations, and an original
poem This class has been In existence nine years
and has done large amount OF literary work.
William NJ Isaacs and DR.. w. c. Phillips made
addresses, warmly congratulating the members or
the class upon the good work which had been &C.
compshed. and commencing the marked merits
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

He must be already aware that his adminlstra-
ton of his Department has not been regarded
with favor by the Mayor who placed him III
office He has been a conspicuous disappoint-
ment and his lack Of efficiency has been Il ser'-
Gus embarrassment to the present adminis'ra.
ton and stumbling block to the future OF goou
government The present case presents us
tinct issue. Unless he can show that the pans
were not faulty. as described by THE Engineer
ing Record" and that the structure was prop
erly built as well as properly designed, he ought
to resign his Office and give way to somebody
who will see that New-York Is not covered win
deathtraps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Within a few days several incidents have
called attention to the commercial interests OF
this port, and to the desirabillty OF conserving
and promoting them by all practicable means
Inst week the improvement of the North River
waterfront was taken under consideration,
yreat Commercial Museum was opened and an
International Commercial Congress begun IN
PHILADELPHIA. and announcement made OF I'M
nending rivalry by Canadian ports and steam
chin limos This week the commercial dele
Gates from the Latin-Amerida an republics have
visited this city, and gratifying report has
been mode Of phenomenal increase in the for
eign trade of Philadelphia in the last six months
In all of which there is food for metropolitan
reflection.
New-York has no cause to be jealous OF fhlih-
delphia's progress and prosperity. On the con-
trary she may we'll rejoice In 1t as pleasing
indication of reviving business interests
throughout the whole Nation. IN winch the
whole Nation will more or less directly partlcl-
nate. If in any respect Philadelphia appears
to be gaining upon NewYoxk. with premise OF
rivalry. that is NETWORKS own fault IMs
citv has natural advantages sufficient II prop
crlv used to make and keep 1t safely supreme
above nil other Atlantic ports OF the United
States. If can forfeit or imperil that supremacy
only nv It's own neglect In some particulars 1t
bos been and is guilty Of such neglect, and thus
has lost to other ports profitable traffic which
II might have retained. The cluster or incl
dents noted should serve to rouse 1t to a RENE
diving of those faults and to full improvement
of its unmatched opportunities.
The terminal facilities Of both canal ana rail-
road lines need great enlargement. So do those
of ocean shipping. Lower charges are impera'
tivelv demanded A railroad bridge across the
North River should be built as soon as engineer
ing skill can possibly do the work. The availa-
bile waterfront now much too scanty. should
be extended by the prompt completion or the
great Harlem River and Bronx Kills improve
ment scheme. which was conceived by yerita-
bic commercial genius three-quarters OF a GEN.
tury agb. and which would practically create
second harbor in the very heart OF the conson'
dated metropolis and open new, SAFER ana
shorter route to Europe. Other cities are 1ar
moro energetic than New-York In carrying out
sucb improvements, and are thus making pro-
portionately greater progress. 1t Is time TOT
New-York to cease supinely relying upon her
natural advantages and her incompatible pres
tige. and to set to work for sef-improvement as
vigorously as though she were in imminent dan
ger of being outstripped and forced back Into
second place. She Is not and never Will be IN
such danger. But security is no excuse for
self-neglect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
SETH LOWS LETTER.
HIS DANGEROUS FRIENDS.

From The Brooklyn Eagle.
1t is not altogether fortunate for Seth Low that
some extent at their mercy. They have already
been Of service 10 him. but wind does not always
feed ames,iS csese Is 'n in more than
ordinarily delicate position. lie can Just now De-
sire nothing SO much az % nrec S so s
Citizens Union will probably not permit him to do
A TIME FOR TEMPERATE ACTION.
From The Brooklyn Standardization
THE Standard Union would not be understood
as ascriblng selfish unpatriotic motives 10 the
Citizens Union. Some OF It's active members have
not taught themselves to believe IN the efficacy
OF temperate language and conservative action In
dealing with public men and great public cues,
moS, much OF moment TO the struggling masses
Of the great CITY,
COUNsELLING DELIBERATIoN.
From The New-York Press.
The managers Of the Citizens Union should take
warning from Seth Lows letter. He has told them
substantially what The Press has said 10 them
repeatediy-that thls Is not the time Tor any o.,
a candidate for Mayor.
TOO SOON TO CHOOSE.
From The Ncw-york Mail and Express
The man for the place Will be revealed by the
progress OF events. ard IL make sure that the
forces OF reform properly disciplined and AMI
the leader. when ne appears, viii be found to bs
a man worthy OF Mr.. Lows high Ideals OF po-
ltical duty.
AN OCCASION FOR CONCENTRATION.
From The New-York Times
There Is occasion for public congratulation In
President Lows declaration that II assured OF the
would lay aside his present high responsibilities
and become a candidate for the Mayorahy. The
honorable, lucrative, or congenaI private buslness
~ saaant nuhia Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
MRS. CRAVEN ACCUSED or CONSPIRACY.

AN UNEXPECTED TURN IN THE FAIR WILL
CASE
San Francisco. June 1.-THE Craven-Fair case
has taken an unexpected turn The attorneys FOR
the heirs and executors called Mrs. Craven to the
stand and secured from her the admission that In
1875 she had taken the disputed deeds to Sacra-
mento and there shown them to two men named
Cullen and Bonner. Then she asked the stg-
nifcant question by the attorney. Wheeler
Now. Mrs. Craven. have you ever entered into
any agreement contract whereby Mr.. Cullen Is
to have directly indirectly, a contingent inter-
est in the property in dispute In the event you win
this sut?"
Mrs. Craven's attorney Mr.. Demas objected.
II expect to prove in part by this witness, re-
piled Wheeler. IAN organized conspiracy in which
by means OF forged documents and perjured test!.
mony the Fair estate was to Re looted
Proceed" said Delmas, but adjournment OF court
cut further uesons off temporarily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

too prevails that there is no security asaina. 'n'
continued repetition OF thes, domestic vs''a'.on'
and that the 1ock will have to look around ~,
another pastor According to one expiana''o" u
the phenomenon. twins happen so that ca"h'.
balls can eat philopcnas and II 1t De aceep'eu
the Rev. Mr. Bone might be sent az missionary
to the Solomon Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
4musem

ACADEMY OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. veriecope f1ct-
Of the Corbett-F1tx simmons Sparring SohtSs.
CAeINQ-2-S:l0-The whrl OF the Town.
OALYS-2-S:l5-The Circus Girl. c,.
EDEN MUsEE-wax Works. Grand Concerts ana Cihe-
E1fPiRE THEATRE-2lS 2o-Under the Red Robe
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-2-S:lo-Ihe Gill from
Paris. -. -.
KNicKERBocKER THEArRE-2-s:l5-A Round of
ROSTER MISUNDERSTANDING and Promenade Con-
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-S-vaudeviile
OLYMPIA ROOF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
PASTORS-12:30 to IL p. m.--Vaudeville. go
ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC HALI-S--Vaudeville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
PROFESSOR BROWN IMPROVING.

Professor Francis Brown. OF the Union Theological
Seminary who underwent an operation for appen.
dicits the Presbyterian Hospital yesterday, was
reported to be improving last evening. The opera
ton performed by DR.. Andrew J. McCosh and
entirely successful. No complications were
present and all the circumstances in the were
entirely favorable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

majesty Of government so essential to the he
public, but they have also let loose the beast IN
hundreds of natures. Other towns and States
will do evil from their example. The United
States to-day is less civilized for what they have
done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

1t is in evidence that the branding of cattle on
the Western ranches. besides spelling a good
deal Of valuable leather. Is conducted with need
less and inhuman cruelty. Some remedy ought
to be found but unless the cowboys institute
society for the prevention Of cruelty to their
herds, which they are not in the least likely to
do 1t Is difficult to imagine where to search for it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
No fear of yellow fever in this town.


When Ruskin wrote Sometimes gentle some
times caprcious sometimes awful. never the
same for two moments together" he thought
he was writing about the sky; but he wasn't
1t was New-York weather that he had in mind.
typical case OF mad dog scare was seen
In Twentyfourth-st. yesterday. A group OF
brutal fools thought it fun to torture a fine
dog with all available rehnements of cruelty
until the unfortunate animal through sheer
agony fell into fit. Then a policeman was
called, to finish the devils work with a bullet
1t was we'll to put the poor creature out Of the
way Of receiving further harm. but It Is a great
pity the lower brutes that tortured It could not
be put out of the way Of doing further harm.
It has been a pleasure to meet the delegates
from the Central and South American republics,
and there is ground for hope that 1t has been a
pleanure to them to be here. That the result Of
their visit will be substantial profit to both con-
tinents is not for moment to be doubted.
The Brooklyn Eagle" clings to the hope that
some good Democrat may be found to lead a
straight Democratic party to the capture Of the
Mayoralty. and believes that in the hands Qf
such man the city would be safe. Pufroy
KNOWS TaTnfnany DetteT anu realizes us evil
power and declares that any Mayor elected
under Tammany auspices. however decent his
previous career would necessarily become from
"his very surroundings subservient to the bane-
"ful influences OF the present besmirched Tam
many leaders"
Secretary Long takes the right view OF the pur-
pose OF the Naval Academy. He believes 1t ex-
lists to train men to serve their country and not
fit them for private business Accordingly he
refuses to permit cadets to resign so long as they
are needed In the service.
of the French wit that the friendship Of two
women Is always a conspiracy against a third
Sarah Bernhardt's profuse and affectlonate greet
irgs to Eleanora Duse on her arrival In Paris
need not therefore be construed a confedera-
ton hostile to any other dramatic stars. A
plebscitum or joint ballot between them would
probably show a vote that there was none worthy
Of their Jealousy.
The presentation to the Rev Mathew Bone
colored preacher OF Cow Island La. of five con-
secutive pairs of twins is construed by his con-
gregation as burdensome and has become
serious matter Of church discussion. The current
sentiment Is that so large family imposes too
great tax on the finances Of the parish and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
Up with the Flag on Monday next, its one hun
bred and twentieth birthday.

There have already been forty wars In the sixty
years Of the Queens reign. 1t seems trihe un
kind Of the Moah OF Powindah to bring on an
other in the very month Of the Jubilee. The Ak
hoond Of Swat would have been more con-
siderate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
Jn0ex 10 advertisements.
Business Notirfs.


Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of Style and Price.
r. G. sELLEW.
No III rultor-s:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

It has been a pleasure to meet the delegates
from the Central and South American republics,
and there is ground for hope that 1t has been
pleasure to them to be here. That the result Of
their visit will be substantial profit to both con-
tinents is not for moment to be doubted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

When Ruskin wrote Sometimes gentle, some
times capricious. sometimes awful. never the
same for two moments together" he thought
he was writing about the sky; but he wasn't
It was New-York weather that he had in mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12

Secretary Long takes the right view of the pur-
pose OF the Naval Academy. He believes 1t ex-
lists to train men to serve their country and not
ft them for private business. Accordingly he
refuses to permit cadets to resign so long as they
are needed in the service.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
Parade in the Queens Honor
Surpasses Anything Ever
( Before Attempted.
Troops From All Over the En-
pire Cheered by Millions
of Spectators.
Day eliminates in a Brill
liant Illumination of the
Metropolis.

| LONDON, June 23.--When London
went to rest it was to dream of military
glory, of crowds and light and color; of
countless banners blaZoned with the
royal arms; of marching men, decked
with all the orders and ribbons that re-
ward the brave; of a pageant so varied,
so splendid, SO bewildering that in mod
ern history nothing can be found with
which to compare its manifold features.
Through London's streets, under the
gaze of millions of eyes, throus h miles
and miles of banners, flags and arches,
with steady tread, marched the pick Of
the soldiery that under many skies has
won or defended the realm over which
reigns the queen and empress, in whose
homer they were assembled.
Troops From All Over the Empire.
In single show were gathered men
of the service from every portion of the
British domain. The Life Guards, the
show soldiers of the empire, shared their
honors with the mounted police of the
Canadian Northwest; the dusky men Of
India, the irregulars of the Cape coun-
tTy and the patrols of Australia. Nor
did England alone contribute to the
brilliancy of the occasion. In honor of
the diamond jubilee, the finest soldiers
of Europe, generals Of division, mar
shals and princes, rode through the lane
OF cheering humanity, respondent with
all the badges. of rank that royalty can
bestow. The long to be remembered
day eliminated in the most brilliant
illumination in London's history.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24

Pauls brief religious ceremonies were
held, and Immediately after the queen
returned to the palace, arriving there at
2p. IN.
The illumination at night surpassed
anything of the kind in the history OF
the metropolis For miles the streets
were ablssze with all manner of lights,
and, in addition, all the public buildings
and thousands of residences We're bril-
hantly illuminated.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
TEHUANTEPEC DESTROYED
Earthquake Left Few Buildings Intact in
the Mexican Town.

Earthquake Left Few Buildings Intact in
the Mexican Town.
City OF MEXICO, June %. The Mex.
lean Herald has special from the city
of Oaxaco stating that rains and contin.
ued earthquakes have seriously inter.
rupted communication with the isthmus
of Tehuantepec for few days. The
town of Tehuantepec is practically de.
stroyed, although other advices state
that some substantial buildings remain
intact. Heavy smoke and fire to the
south of Tehuantepec, which the Indi,
ans have said proceeded from a new
volcano, is no longer discernible.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
THE JUBILEE IN IRELAND

Official Celebrations Met by Counter Dem
onstrations by Parnellites.
LONDON, June 23.-The jubilee was
celebrated in almost all parts of Ireland
with enthusiasm by public official fetes
decorations, illuminations and bonfires
The Parnellites, however, were very
busy with counter demonstrations. In
Dublin procession went through the
streets carrying a black flag and coffin
labeled "The British empire" and
smashing the windows of illuminated
houses The city has not been SO thor
oughly excited since the death of Par
nell
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
woman Charged with Murder.

LIE Roy, Mimi, June 23.-Mrs. Dave
Gittel, formerly Mrs. L. M. Pickett,
has been arrested, charged with murder
ing her husband, Pickett, in Moody
county, S. D., about three years ago.
Pickett died in burning house and
carried considerable life insurance. 1t
is now claimed that Mrs. Pickett started
the fire in the house after she had muir.
deJad her husband.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
PETTY CABINET CRISIS.
ADtunez Government in Chile Forced t,


ADtunez Government in Chile Forced to
Retire From Office.
LONDON, June 23.-A dispatch to The
Times from Santiago de Chile says that
the Antunez cabinet has resigned. The
retiring cabinet is Liberal. The fallen
cabinet was formed last November, but
owing to the composition of the congress
elected last March, Senior Antunez has
been unable to carry out many of the
leading features of his programme and
the resignation has been expected for
some months.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
Unable to Save himself.

BURLINGTON, "a, June 23.-Matt
Madison, proprietor of the Otter Island
summer resort, on the Mississippi, north
Of Burlington, was drowned at midnight
while trying to save the life of Bert
Copeland, who had fallen into the river
from the steamer Nautilus. Copeland
was saved, but Madison was unable to
save himself and sank.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
Indian ". M. G. A. in Camp.

BROWNS VALLEY, Minn,, June 3d.
The Indian branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association of the Northwest
goes into camp this week at a beautiful
resort on the shores of Big Stone lake,
eight miles south Of this city. About
200 delegates from various reservations
in the Dakotas and Montana will be
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
The watertown Accident.

WATERFOWL, S. D., June 23.-The
firemen have finished clearing away the
debris Of the. fallen building and no
more bodies were found. The correct
list of dead and injured is as follows:
Dead-Ph Philip Patterson. Injured-Dave
Waterhouse, Henry Seeck, w. d. Brad
ley, S. Mcdowell, Mrs. Austin.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
The Girl MAY Recover.

KAssoN, Mimi, June 23.-Burt Van
Nordstrand shot Miss Jennie Geese
twice and then turned his weapon upon
himself and sent bullet through his
brain with fatal ree,llts. The girl is
.xr.ously wounded, but may recover.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
High Diver Breaks His Neck.

CINCINNATI, June 23.-Harry Magee,
aged "a, Of Chicago, who for some time
past has been filling an engagement at
Che Lagoon, diving from a 60-foot tower
into the lake, was killed last night. His
body struck the water fiat and his neck
was broken.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-06-24
WORK OF PACIFlCATION.

General Weyler Ready to Begin Opera
tions in Eastern Cuba.
HAVANA, June 23.-Captain General
Weyler has sailed for Sagua La Grande,
province of Santa Clara, on board the
Spanish cruiser Herman Cortes. From
Sagua he will go to Cienfuegos, Man
zanillo, province Of Santiago de Cuba,
having previously sent a strong force OF
cavalry and other troops to that part of
the island in order to commence opera
tons against the insurgents in the east
and in the province of Puerto Principe.