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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1897.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-An armistice was concluded be-
tween Greece and Turkey, TO last seventeen
days; neutral zone is TO be estaDlsheu pe
tween the two armies; the armistice has caused
great discomfort among the Turkish troops.
- TIE Minister Of War introduced IN the
Cortes bill to increase the army IN Spain 70
100000 men. - The Ruiz Commission or
ganzed and will begin its inquiry to-day. -
Ambassador Hay had long interview Win
Lord Salisbury - The one-clause bill IN ref
erence to the combination of German associa-
tons was passed by the Reichstag.
CONGRESS.-Both branches in session. -
Senate: The Morgan resolution recognizing the
Cuban insurgents beligerents was passed by
vote Of II to H. after long ana eXSa,mg oe-
ing $50 600 for the relief Of American citizens IN
Cuba was passed unanimously; the democrats
made an attempt to force consideration OF the
belligerency resolution.
was elected Moderator Of the Presbyterian AS
sembly: the retiring Moderator. Dr. MltnroW'
preached the opening sermon. = Inc GOV
ernor signed the Public Library DILL = oec
rotary Sherman sent protest from the German
Government against the sugar scheduie OF tns
new Tariff bill to the Senate. =. united
States Senator Joseph H. Earle died In Green.
Vile S C. The Canadian wire nall market
has fallen into the hands of United states man
ufacturers as q result Of the new Dominion
tariff. - The Baptist Home Mission soclely
elected officers at its meeting in Pittsburg =
Ex-Postmaster-General Horatlo hihs o'eu !"
Washington.
CITY AND sUBURBAN.-Ftre in Hoboken oe-
stroyed a large factory and block OF tenement
houses, and made one hundred and thirty ram,
lies homeless - Edward Lauteroach at
meeting of the Republican County committee
presented his resignation as president; actlon
on II was deferred till Tuesday next when IL is
understood that Congressman Qulgs VIII ue
elected TO succeed him. - De e,nosr,,ant
Union was formed. - The announcement
was made that the Third National Bank ana
The National City Bank had been consolidated,
the business Of the former TO be apsorpeo Y!
the latter James Sullivan to remain president,
and A. B. Hepburn to be vice-president;
Justice Beach, in the Supreme Court decloeo
that the city had not the power TO purchase
the Eighth Avenue Railroad. or 10 preVent
change of its motive power. - Inc Metro
politan Traction Company has secured CON
trolling interest in the Central Crosstown Haii-
road Company - The annual meeting OF the
New York State Savings Banks Association was
held in the Chamber of Commerce - me
striking tailors formulated demands on the con-
,~actors for shorter hours and regular pay DAY
- Winners at Morris Park: Dolando, Blliail,
coooc,tv Rensselaer, On Deck, Volley. -
stocks were weak and lower.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day:
Showers cooler. The temperature yesterday:
Highest - degrees; lowest I'll; average o'12
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
PERSONAL.

Many religious people In England are crtlcIslng
DR. Nansen's book because there Is no recognition
OF God In II.
Senator Deboe the Senator from Kentucky
visited the stationery room Of the Senate the other
doy and made a selection Of paper pens pencils
paper cutters, blotting pads. penknife and other
approprlate articles. II think that is all want"
he eaid as he turned 10 GO Haven't you forgot
ten \ corkscIew?" asked the clerk. NO said the
senator: THAT IL one thing do not want. even II
/ do come from Kentucky. | do not drink and
do not smoke
In his convention address in Washington the
other dav Bishop Sattcrlee (EplscopaD said that
nv his recent bull against Anglican orders the
Pcpe had Isolated the papacy ana cut II on from
the rest OF Chrlsiendom
senator Mcmillan. says THE Washington Post"
drives 10 the Senate In fine open wagon with
bright red wheels. and Senator Wolcott has one Of
the hnndsomest vctorias In the city. Other Sena-
tors like Mr. Chandler and Mr.. Bacon, are content
20 perambulate OH bicycles. The conveyance which
Senator Turpie affects. however. is worthy OF a
column description Where he firds IT, Heaven only
knowA 1t u 4 couns which looks ~ II u might
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

was at least vigorous and aggressive, loyal ana
devoted to the only master he recognized, ana
generous Of money. time and talent IN service
for which he received no reward. The plant OF
Wolsey, and many another Prime Minister ms
well, has been: Had but served my God with
"half the zeal | served my King he would not
"ln mine age have left me naked to mine enc
"mies.' Mr.. Platts prime minister can readily
and feelingly paraphrase 1t. Into the private
life which he is so much more fitted to adorh
than any public station he will carry the good
wishes even of his opponents. most OF whom ap-
preciate his many excellent personal qualities
and realize that he has been the victim or CIR
cumstances. of association and environment. ana
that his many mistakes have been of the head
rather than the heart. 1t Is said that the Hon.
Lcmucl Ely Quigg has been agreed upon as his
successor. Well. 1t might be worse. Mr.. Qnigg
is also talked Of for Mayor. We hazard little III
saying that a good many voters OF Greater New
York. II the choice were presented, would rather
have him president Of the Republican County
Committee than Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
OLD EYESOPES DOOMED.

The Board Of Estimate and Apportionment
is IN harmony with public sentiment In resolv-
ing that the unslghtly and decrepit buildings at
the northeast corner Of City Hall Park ought to
be removed as soon as possible. The resolution
merely expresses the sense Of the Board. but
doubtless 1t will be carried into effect whenever
the completion Of the new Hall Of Records per-
mts the municipality to vacate the incommodl-
Gus offices which 1t has been compelled to use so
long This clearance will leave standing only
the City Hail. which has beauty and historical
interest 10 commend II, and the County Court
house, which perpetuates odious memories and
Is not admirable in any way, but will be needed
for many years to come.
At various times when It has been proposed
to tear down the City Hall in order to make room
for great municipal building a good many
citizens have urged that it would he less Objec-
tionabe to obliterate the monument Of rascalty
behind it. On the whole, It Is probably better
TO keep both buildings and add the space which
their ugly neighbors cover 10 the little park, and
the steady effort which has made that plan feasl-
BILE does credit to those who have maintained It..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

ence with reciprocity or Cuban annexation were
TO come. The interests OF growers Of cane sugar
In Louisiana, Of beet sugar at the West. and Of
tobacco in many of the States. would be ma
terially affected. The development of iron In
terests at the South and in the Northwest would
be affected II supplies Of ore from Cuba
were free A vast amount Of American capital
W ould be withdrawn from other use for the de-
yelopment Of the island, and much of Its en-
ergy and enterprise. Enough has been said to
indicate that the course Of the United States. II
Influenced only by the selfish considerations OF
the hour and the actual situation, might not be
necessarily such as Spain would have occasion
TO resent,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
DANIEL AND THE EASTERN QUESTION.

DANIEL AND THE EASTERN QUESTION.
People continue to wonder what disposition
of the GrecO-Turkish question the Powers will
make, but. according 10 Lieutenant G. A. l..
Totem the book of Daniel tells just exactly
what will be the outcome OF the present diff
Guilty The Lieutenant is always picturesque
In his calculations of Biblical prophecy, but lie
Las never been more so than In this matter.
After expressing his surprise at the blindness
OF the pulpit and the press. he proceeds 10 show
that Canea was bockadcd 10y the Powers 1,2G0
years after the Mabomctans captured Jerusa-
lem. Now. multiply 1850 by and yon get
$500 years This brings us back 10 623 Il. c.,
which was The year when Babylon rose rs The
Head Of Gold" Does the render ask what Is
the significance Of all this? He Is easily an
swered. The prophet Daniel declares that the
Ieriod of the Gcntiles was TO be seven times"
Of 800 years each. or 2,J20 years altogether SO.
evidently. something must happen this yeaT.
Indeed, the Greeks are firmly convinced that
something has already happened.
But the Lieutenant goes into further particu-
lars. On April II and Is the hrst great battle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
0nnfiatntntS.

cAsINo-sis-The Wedding pay.
DALY'S-S15-The Circus Girl. .-A c,o.-
EDEN MUsEE+-Wax Works. Grand ConeeS" ."~ INV
matograph o.N.
EMPIRE TIiEATRE-s;N.rnaerth the Rsa Hooe
CAHRlCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Again A.,
GRAND OPERA HoJsE-s-Cnce Tom. Cao'n'
HARLEM OPERA HoCSEI1-Sls- c,1 From
Paris 49,. ,s.~,.o
HOYTS THEATRFs-S:3o--The Man from Mexico
ENICK ERIN)CKER THEATRE-S-The Serenaoe'
ROSTER & BIALs-s-Gayest Manhattan. p.,.
ISC~fclNf NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mysterious MT Busie'
OLYMPIA ROOF GARDEN-vaudevllt
sTT SSSrror,1S Music HAii-S-vsudevire.
18TH STREET THEATRE-s-The Widow Goldsten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

The deslrablty Of doing one thing at time'
in the right order and in the right way, has eel
dom been better exemplifed than In the present
turn which the Cuban question has taken at
Washington. The first duty Of this Govern
ment in respect to Cuba !s, obviously, 10 reheVe
the distress OF It's own citizens IN that island
and to afford them succor and protection. Hav-
Ing ascertaned, on official information, that
there was need Of It, the Administration
pronptly undertook such action The Presi-
dent, in a special message on Monday last, rec
commended the appropriation Of a sum OF money
for that purpose His evident object was 10
fulfil that first and most urgent duty unham-
pered by any other entanglements. leaving the
other questions-of recognition, intervention or
what MOTTO be dealt with after the American
citizens had been rescued. The Senate prompt
ly and properly voted the grant. The House
was delayed in so doing by the maladroit mar
plotry Of the very Democratic leaders who had
been most loudly asonizing over the Identical
woes which they thus refused to relieve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
TIE CUBAN SITUATION.

WAIT FOR THE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
From The Syracuse Post
Tho American people have one request TO make
NJ President Mckinley in this matter. and that Is
7 ~ Tho truth be known They will eagerly await
the return OF his special commissioner, Mr.. Cal
houn and IL is safe TO assume that the present
Administration Will HOT attempt 10 suppress the
truth about Cuba.
HASTE WOULD BE UNWISE.
From The Utica Herald
But haste may be unwlse. Confidence Is felt IN
tho wisdom right purposes and firmness of the Ad-
mInistration 1t has taken a step which leads for
ward The sending of relief 10 distressed Ameri-
cans must produce developments. 1t Is predicted
I'm circles believed TO be well informed that before
many moons have passed the beginning OF the end
OF Spanish rule and m!srule In Cuba will have
dawned.
BELLIGERENCY is WANTED
From The Chicago Tribune.
1t Is a gentle little message which may help
few Americans, but IL Will do no harm to any
and no good 10 Cuba. The people are listening for
something more heroic, more resolute, more Amcri-
can and more TO the point. They are growing I'M
patient they have listened so long. They want TO
OF the Cubans and speak the brave word which
shall make cuba free
THIS COUNTRY'S DUTY
From The Plttsburg Dispatch.
The duty OF the United States In this matter Is
not alone to It's citizens; II is to the whole world
1t has ndisputable and direct a responsibility
for Cuba the Powers OF Europe have Tor Greece
and Armenia. II II chooses 10 stop them the nor.
rors that are making Cuba desert cannot go on.
and therefore II they do 20 on they will take place
BIZ the sufferancs Of the United stateh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

The West Virginia Benedict who ordered the
parson to give back the wedding fee Of 81 which
he had JUS, received in consideration Of his
vices ought not to be judged too harshly. The
explanation that the bride needed the money
for the purchase Of snuff wherewlth to complete
the joys Of the wedding trip reveals tenderness
and delicacy Of feeling on the part of the BRIDE
groom which augur we'll for the future happi
ness OF the high contracting parties, and especial
~ So inasmuch the dollar belonged to the
lady in the first place BY a miracle the parson
got away with both his fee and his life, which
slightly obscures the prospect, but we hope for
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

The benefit for James W. Collier at the Herald
Square Theatre took place yesterday afternoon, &C
cording 70 announcement. The programme as
printed Yesterday morning carried out, and a
fund of about 81 800 was gained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

II is announced that Kate Claxton. who has
plaved for so many years in "The Two Orphans. -
is going into vaudeville next season. sketch Is
10 be written for her use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

The hfteth performance of "The Man from Mex
ico' will take place at Hoyts Theatre June T. wher
souvenirs will be distributed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

Teams representing the Lambs and the Prayers
will meet on the Polo Grounds this afternoon 70
see which can play the worse game OF pds9odI'
The betting Is even.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

President Eliot likes a close contest whoever
wins and Is tired of seeing Harvard at the tail
end OF athletic professions. That Is feeling
which not only Harvard partsans but college
men in general share. The adverse tide which
set in at Cambridge years ago has been a long
time in turning, and everybody hopes that the
Harvard crew. under Mr.. Lehmanns skful man.
agement. will be in at the finish or the at
Poughkeepsie next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

In considering the location of the Public
Library Building in Bryant Park 1t is to be
borne in mind that the Sixth-ave. side Is ana
always will be the noisest side and quiet is de-
sirable In q library.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

Mr.. Bailey. Of Texas. shows up to better Cd
vantage as a social dress-reformer than as a
friend Of suffering Americans in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
Oscar Hammerstein announces

Oscar Hammerstein announces that on June he
will open the concert hall at Olympia with comic
opera The opera chosen will probably be La
Poupee." now running at the Prince OF "a'es
Theatre. London.
Miss Lillian Russell says that she has cancelled
the engagement she made TO appear In London
ney, season and she will not 30 abroad 10 sing un-
RI tbS fall OF 1895 when she will stay year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

Judge Beach's decision favorable to the claims
Of the Metropolitan Traction Company will en-
nance the satisfaction with which the provision
Of the new charter governing the disposition OF
public franchises is regarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

Whatever else It may have been, that Wash
ington conference not exactly Concert Of
the Powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

The proposed clearing Of the City Hall Park
Of all buildings except the City Hall and the
Courthouse will be a righteous performance.
The old hulks that will be removed have long
been eyesores to the city and are utterly unfit
for further use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

II Turkey and Greece settle their differences
between themselves the great Powers will have
a fine opportunity TO sing small
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

The double gift Of superb site for the Public
Library and S2cJ00;000 for its building puts the
trustees OF that institution under obligation
to the city which they will be expected to fulfil
10 the uttermOst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

or course It Is q good thing that the fire In the
State Capitol yesterday was put out before 1t
had done any damage to speak of. but 1t cannot
be denied that a great many citizens OF New
York would have found 1T hard to refrain from
joining in the laugh in which the rest Of the coun
try would have INDUCED If that architectural re-
hinder of the daughter Of the horse leech had
been destroyed while still begging funds for It's
corn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-08
First-Class Work
Best Quality Goods Go TO
S. E. BELTS,
Jeweler.
l.. n. Browns Drug StN~e
L. n. Browns Drug StO~e

The mississippi Valley Lumberman
says that some years ago Hon. G. &.
Hartley. OF Duluth. formerly of
Brainerd, owned 2,2UO acres of land
up on the iron range. He sold the
stumpaSe for what it was worth,
and sold the land to the same COM
pnny for one dollar per acre. After
having cut off all the timber, and
paid for it, the company refused to
take the land as agreed. Mr.. Hart
ley commenced an action at law to
compel the company to take it, and
after hard fight in the courts he
was successful The company took
the land and paid the $4,000. A few
months later the iron ore was dis
covered. and the land is now worth
two million dollars. Yet some
people say there is no such thing as
luck, and that all success is due to
superior intelligence.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-08
Mr.. jones' Remarks.

After receiving the nomination for
speaker of the house in the Republic
an caucus, Mr.. Jones responded as
Follows:
''This is not an election you have
given me. but Il nomination. Fol-
lowing the presidents OF the last
year, however, Il Republican nOmi-
nation is equivalent to an election.
When l left home my wife asked me
If was going to be elected. replied
in full confidence thatI was. and she
suggested that prepare some re-
marks of thanks for the unexpected
HONOR but l neglected to DO it, and
my heart is too full to thank you
now in words. TO he selected to
preside over the popular branch OF
the legislature of our great common
wealth is indeed an honor and
apprecint tie 1T greatly and gratefully
| hope by my acts to thank you
more appropriately than l can in
| words. ] shall come to this position
absolutely unpledged in any respect
that will interfere with the transac-
ton of our business to the best
interests of the state and hope to
convince you Of that fact by my ap-
| pointments of committees and the
discharge OF the various duties OF
i
the speaker"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-08
COMMISSIONERS MEET.
The County Board Opened Its
Regular January Session
Tuesday Morning.

The new board of county COM
missioners met in regular session at
8 O'Clock Tuesday morning. There
were present Commissioners Jacob
son, I.aFond, Hennen, Gross and
Enke and Auditor J. A. Nichols.
A large part Of the forenoon ses-
sion was devoted to organizing. j.
J. jacobson was reelected chairman
of the board.
Following the organization the
bonds of the county officials were
considered and approved.
At the afternoon session the sal
aries Of the county officials were
considered. The salary OF the county
attorney was by resolution fixed. at
81 200 per annum, as during the past
several years.
The salary Of the superin tendent
of schools was also fixed at 81. 200
per annum, a raise of $500 from the
salary of the last term.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-08
PARTNERSHIP SCRAP.
Christ Olson Polished the
COuntenanCe of his Partner,
Carl Otremba.

The firm of Olson 4 Otremba, pro-
prietors of the saloon on First street
near the German American bank,
became involved in quarrel Mon
day, which resulted in Otremba re-
ceiving a severe drubbing, "shanty"
being put over each eye, and q
swing on the jaw gave his face the
appearance of being much fuller on
that side than the other!
Otremba entered a complaint
against Olson before Justice Shaw,
and the latter pleaded guilty to the
charge of assault and was fined $40
and costs.
The trouble between the tw o busi-
ness partners has been brewing for
some time. Olson claims that
Otremba appropriates the receipts
and will not give up nything to pay
the bills.
The collector for the Little Falls
brewery was in to collect for the
beer furnished. and Olson demanded
Otremba to disgorge from his "hold
OUT sufficient currency to liquidate
the Indebtedness. Otremba refused
and then Olson cleared off portion
OF the floor and went after his man.
His calculations were good for
Otremba did not fall much outside
OF the space cleared, and although
he received hard whipping, he can
not bring an action for damage done
to his clothing.
Those who frequent the place
sympathize with Olson.
The firm had an applica ton in for a
! renewal of their liquor license, and
now each one of them has made an
application for a license for the same
building. The outcome is uncertain.
Olson offers to sell his interest or buy
his partner out, and the latter, it is
said, will not consent to either
proprosition.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-08
A PECULIAR CASE.
w. A. RidgWay Oh arged With
the Theft ola $40 bill by
A. X. Hall.

A very peculiar case was tried
before Justice Shaw Monday after
noon. W. A. Ridgway was charged
bv A. X. Hall with the theft OF $40
bill. which disappeared under
strange circumstances
Ridgway was formerly n resident
Of this city and conducted the steam
laundry in Halls building on Broad
way now occupied by Mr.. Hall as a
feed store.
Ridgway was in Halls office on
some business Saturday evening and
was engaged il. writing at the desk.
A customer of Halls came in and
laid on the desk $40 bill in pay.
ment for some purchase. Ridgway,
as he claims, picked up the money
jukingly, and making some remarks
laid it down again and returned to
his writing While engaged at his
writing. Mr.. Ridgway says, some
one picked up the bill, he did not
who, but supposed it was Mr.. Hall.
Hall claims that Ridgway took
the bill and made a motion as if to
put it in his pocket. Thinking that
kidgway was only Joking he gave
the customer his change and went
out into the back room. to deliver
the goods sold.
When he returned he asked Ridg-
way for the bill and Mr.. Ridgway
denied having it. Hall claimed that
.Ridgway took the money, and the
latter asked that someone be sent
building. P. H. Neuman, the livery
man next door, was called in, but he
refused to search Rldgway. The
accused later left the office without
being searched. The above is sub.
stantially the testimony given by
both parties at the trial.
Justice Shaw reserved his decision
until 10 O'Clock Tuesday and dis.
charged the accused. The decisiOn is
generally accepted as the proper one
under the evidence and circumstances
Ridgway was certainly at fault
in handling the money. but there are
few here who think be would descend
to the crime of stealing. He is now
travelling salesman for the Dyer
Bros. musical goods house of st.
Paul, and is in a position of trust.
On the other hand. II Mr.. Hall had
taken the money he certainly would
not try to damage the character OF
Ridgway by accusing him of steal.
ing it.
The case is both peculiar and un.
fortunate. and might throw suspicion
on the accuser as we'll as the accused.
To be fair it is right to presume that
the bill was mislaid or lost, for &C.
cOrdlng to the testimony. it was not
likely that anyone but Mr.. Ridg.
way or Mr.. Hall could have taken
the money.