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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
PRACTISING ECONOMY IN THE NATY.
SECRETARY LONG ISSUES AN ORDER WHICH WILL.
RESULT IN CONSIDERABLE SAVING

SECRETARY LONG ISSUES AN ORDER WHICH WILL.
RESULT IN A CONSIDERABLE SAVING
Washington. March "a (speciaD Secretary Long
has decided to practise economy IN a quarter
where naval officers say 1t has long been demanded.
The Secretarys decision Will only money
for the Government. but will result in better busi-
ness methods. For four years man has been en-
poyed in this city 10 inspect and weigh fuel sup
piled under contract for the Navy Yard. the Marine
Barracks and the headquarters Of the Marine
Corps. He is political favorte OF Senator Cor
man. While Mr.. Herbert was Secretary Of the
Navy the removal Of this man and the adoption
OF a new and better system were recommended by
naval officials, but Mr. Herbert did not approve
and the man in question disturbed. It
seems that he was not directly paid by the Gov
eminent. He got his authority 10 inspect public
fuel from the Secretary of the Navy, however, and
was permitted 10 charge certain sums for perform
his duties. For Illustration. his tax was 20 cents
for each ton of coal Inspected. This assessment
the contractors had 10 pay But they knew when
they submitted bids to supply fuel that they had
10 pay inspection charges In every case. of course
they added to their bids the inspectors fees. ana
the Navy had IN pay just that much more tor Tue
gun foundry az the Navy YARD. this expense must
have run up into pretty high figures in the course
of the last four years.
Secretary Longs new order prescribes that here
after commissioned officers Of the Navy and Marine
Corps. 10 be selected for the duty shall inspect
and caused to be weighed all fuel bought under
contract previous its delivery by the contractors
These officers 10 receive extra compensation
for the labor They are TO exercise care i'm per
forming the duty to insure the strict fuhlment Of
the terms of the contracts which rela1e TO the quant
" and quality OF fuel to be supplied. Therefore the
gently and faithfully done. Besides, ii VIII save
the expense OF 20 cents a ton on coal and an
tary Longs order goes into effect at once. 1t was
generally commended In naval circles to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
WAS A co.woRKER WITH ERICSSON
DEATH OF DR. THEODORE BURR-HIs RARE SER
VICE FOR HIS COUNTRY

DEATH OF DR. THEODORE BURR-HIs RARE SER
VICE FOR HIS COUNTRY.
Detroit Mich March 2i-Dr Theodore Burr died
al his home here this mornins aged eisAty-one
years
Dr. Burr graduated from Geae9a and Cornell uni
verslties and practSed medicine successfully IN
Ulysses Tor.pkins County. y. Y, his native village.
t,,s c,reer was varied and most interesting. Dur
ing the Mexican War he served under General VIM
field Scott and reached the rank OF colonel BEFORE
peace was declared During the Civil war he rem
dered the North inestimabie service. for which he
received little no credit. flaas Tor building an
iron gunboat OF an entirely new style had been
forming In his mind for some Tine. ana the coun-
try's great need caused him hastily 20 build
model and carry it to Washington. The steamer
was constructed after Burr's model, and when al
most ready for was seen by John Ericsson. the
proving II with revolving turret Burr agreed TO
The alteration, and the magnificent success or tha
Joint efforts ot the two men II . matter OF world.
wide fame
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
REAL RAPID TRANSIT N SIGHT,
THE MAYOR SAYS HE WILL SIGN THE ALDER
MEMS RESOLUTION.
Icy TELEGRApH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

THE MAYOR SAYS HE WILL SIGN THE ALDER
MEMS RESOLUTION.
Mayor Strong said yesterday that he believed
that real rapid transit was at last in sight
THE recent decision OF the Court OF Appeals
and the approval Of the scheme by the Board Of
Aldermen yesterday clear the way he said. FOR
the work The city is behind the scheme. and
contractors know this. and will not he anxious
about the pay for their work The capital neces-
sary can hc raised readily. and see no reason why
the Rapid Transit Commissions pans cannot be
carried out. | voted for The plans member OF
the Rapd Transit Commission and Of course | will
sign the resolution passed by the Eoard Of Alder
men Yesterday
when asked II he I'm favor Of having tho
southern terminus of the rapid transit system at
the Battery. instead Of at the Postoiice he said:
Il would like have the terminus AZ the Battery.
hut the damages TO property south of the Postof-
flee might he so great that it would not be wise
10 GO below the POsOiice. If propery y-Owners
would waive damages | would insist extend
ing the road to the Battery
The Mayor said ne was also in favor or extending
the system 10 the northern end of the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
HUNTER LACKS VOTES.
FAILS OF ELECTION AS UNITED STATES SENATOR
POLITICIANS FIGHT AT FRANKFORT

FAILS OF ELECTION As UNITED STATES SENATOR
POLITICIANS FIGHT AT FRANKFORT.
Frankfort. Ky. March 2i.-The first join. ballot
for United States Senator taken al 12:2O o'clock
to-day. II resulted in el lection. The was:
Hunter. 81; Blackburn, 40; Boyle, C; Davis II;
Stone. /; Tyler l. Buckncr 1. Hunter gained
vote. that OF Stout. Gold Democrat Stout was
hissed by the Democrats.
BY vote of SO TO 81 the Joint session adjourned
although Hunters managers sought to force
other ballot. but the Sound Money Democrats pre-
vented il. This is thought be the end Of Hunter
Chicago. March "a Tribune" dispatch from
Frankfort KY, says: "EX-C Congressman John u.
White attacked r. ID. Hi! In the lobby OF the Cap!
to Hotel last night. There has been ill-feeling be-
tween the two men since the Congressional race
last fall Last night the lobby OF the hotel
jammed Hill had TO pass very close TO White.
Without warning White suddenly struck Hill Just
below the left eye with his fist inflicting severe
bruse The blow staggered HILL and before he
could recover White stru X him again the
neck Hill tried 10 land two vicious hook blows
on White but they went wild Friends stepped in
at this moment and held the men apart"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
FIGHTING ~ EASTERN CUBA.
INSURGENTS FURNISH PLENTY OF WORK FOR
wEYLER's TROOPS IN THE FIELD

INSURGENTS FURNISH PLENTY OF WORK FOR
wEYLER's TROOPS IN THE FIELD.
Havana, March. 4.-General Linares reports that
his command Of ! 600 men, comprising infantry,
cavalry and artillery. left Sonco In the Province
of Santiago de Cuba. and at La Sal ranch cncoun-
tered several parties OF rebels under the leadership
Of Cebreco. with whom they had a sharp engage
mcnt. The rebels were finally forced 20 retire from
the- positions which occupied by the Spanish
troops.
It is reported that tho camp Of calixto Garca's
column has been captured by the Spanards after
fight. at the conclusion OF which the insur-
gents were found TO have left sixteen of their
ber dead the field. The capture Of the camp
was effected by a dashing cavalry charge. The
rebels reinforced by the band under Rabi. and
awaited the troops at Barre Arrlha. put were
Obliged TO retire point within sight OF JiguanL
In the course Of these journeys and the engage
mcnts the rebels lost twenty-seVcn men Killed. The
Spaniards had one lieutenant and fourteen prvates
wounded
Ry order OF Captanieneral Weyler. Isabella Ra-
faoi Hourke. an English prisoner. who has been
for some time detained at Cienfuegos. was yester-
day released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
THE ~rARirf OF IDEAS" MODIFIED.
IMPORTANT CHANiEs MADE BY THE WAYS AMI
MEANS COMMITTEE.

IMPORTANT CuANfrS MADE BY TIE WAYS AND
MEANS COMMITTEE.
Washington March 2i-Prcsdent Dwight of
Yale ana several members OF the faculty have
united i'm a protest against the action Of the Wavs
and Mcars Committee in placing books and sccn-
tiic apparatus for ed lea .ion institutions on the
dutiable list after having been free for many
years StronS protests were also made from other
cduco tonal centres and at to days meeting of the
Rcpublican members OF the committee the para
graph relating to these articles was changed so as
TO permit books and scientific apparatus charts
and chemicals such a, not published or made
in the United states, expressly imported I'm good
faith hr and for the use OF any regularly estab-
lshod Incorporated university college. academy
school, seminary Of learning or free public library.
ana not intended FOR sale to be admitted free OF
duty.
statuary. sculpture etchings drawings engrav-
iugs photographs, artistic works in terra Gotta
and other materials, which imported for free
exhibitions. and rs such permitted TO enter free OF
shall be on free exhibition one-siXth OF tho time
they remain Ia this country I'm any fixed place by
any association established in good faith and duly
thoriZod under the laws Of the United States,
tlOn and announcement OF science. art indus
try and not intended FOR exhibition. The para
graph further provides that these privileges shall
d. allowed associations. corporations. firms
or individuals engaged TN connected with busi-
ness OF a private or commercial character
In compliance with the protests or the fruit I'M
poricrs tho paragraph relating TO pineapples.
which was made dutiable at cents pound, has
been changed so as 10 permit pincapples In barrels
other packages TO be made dutiable at cents
n cubic foot. When imported In bulk the duty VIII
Chorate Of soda was added to Schedule A and
made dutiablc at cents a pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
THE MISSISSIPPI! FLOOD STBSIDING
BELIEF THAT THE WORST Is ovER-RELIEF
WORK STILL GOES OK.

BELIEF THAT THE WORST IS OVER-RELIEF
WORK STILL GOES OK.
c, roufs March 94-For the first tlne within a
week the prevailing tone OF dispatches from the
,ov,lands IS encouraging Reduced volumes Of
wafer are reported at Memphis. Helena, Arkansas
CITY and Nashville. while slight Increases are
shown at Cairo and Vcksburg. The water is re-
ported stationary at several points. Many believe
the worst is over the only apprehension now being
that the foods pouring into the Northern Missouri
and Mississippi rivers from melted snow may reach
the watcr-soakod South before the lower rivers
have run out their surplus Meantime organized
relief work f. carried on. A nght-drausht boat
left here last night TO explore the shadows and
lagoons Of the Ncw-Madrld Sink. This territory
begins AT Belmont Mo. and onds 300 miles south
al he mouth Of the ST Francis River. in Arkansas.
The Relief Committee OF the Merchants Exchange
viii send out boat tomorrow. Should the Cow
ornment warning OF still higher water to come be
verified however. It Will find the people prepared.
as there will be few remaining In exposed sltuA-
tions.
Memphis Tenn. March 2i-The river fell one
inch In the last twenty-four hours and tho pros
pect Is encouraging. The sun is shining and ms
relieves measure the suffering among me
refugees Five rescue boats are anchored at the
wharf here awaiting calls from The RELIEF Commit
tee special dispatches received to-day from points
above and below Memphis state That the lcyeos
are IN fairly good condition, and arc being parOicd
night and day by armed guards 10 prevent tneir be
ing cut.
Helena Ark. March 2.-The river two inches
during the last twelve hours. ana al noon to-day
the gauge marked 4s6 feet. which Is IL :cct above
inc highest water ever recorded hci'. The pros
l. 49, reached a height Of 30 feet Helena and ne
adjacent country are not believed 10 be in any i'm
MEDIATE danger, unless heavy wind and rain storms
occur.
New-Orleans March 2i.--'Tnc river fell nearly one
inch the last twenty four hours and now registers
1873 feet. There is no appreciablc change "a The
nood situation. The Louisiana lcyees are stan IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
yOryc SPRECKELS WINS MS CASE.

San Francisco March 2-By the decision Of the
Suprcmc Court filed yesterday. Rudolph Spre kols
wins the suit which claus Sprcckols the million
airo sugar planter his father. brought against him
IN revoke gift 5,G6G shares Of the capital stock
Of the Paabau Plantation company, valued at
s,00 Oe0 and paying dividends OF 5000 month.
clans Sprcckols and Anna Sprockels brought suit
i'm MAY 1855 10 revoke this Gift to their son on
the ground that Mrs. Sprockels had not given her
consent TO this alienation of part OF the com
uunlty property.
The suit was tried before Judge Slack. and In
ranuarv of last year he gave Judgment on de-
murcr I'm favor Of the son, holding that the gift
was not rcvocahe. The supreme Court now sus-
latus this decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
Az EMPTY ROOM on A SOUND STEAMER.

INDICATIONS THAT MAN NAMED HARRIS
JUMPED OR FELL. OVERHEARD.
Fall River. Mass. March pa discovery made
the steamer Pilgrim. of the Fail River Line. this
morning led the officials believe that another per-
son had committed suicide by jumping into the
Sound. In room No u were found a full sui, OF
clothes. Il gold watch and chain $G3 in cash and a
ticket for Boston. The room had been occupied by
a registered Mr.. Harris. The purser could
not recall the appearance Of Harris, and as far as
could be learned. no passenger attracted undue at
tention during the night by strange actions or other
wise The door of Room No. 70 locked from the
inside and the window wide open. The articles
named were scattered about carelessy. The bed
had been used very little. The night disagree
able, and few passengers cared 10 20 outside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
VIII TESTIFY FOR WHTTEMAN.

Dansvle y. Y. March PA number OF Dams
vllle's prominent business men left here for New
York las. night to appear as witnesses In behalf of
Alonzo J. Whiteman. who was arrested in New
York CIV ON February -, and has been In jail
since charged with dcfrauding bank out OF $50.
Al of these witnesses Will swear that they saw.
taikcd ana did business with Whitcman In Dams
villo on February -. when it is said by Ncw-York
authorities that he WAS In that city. Nmteman $
fnthcr dioI n few years ago leaving him about
balf "a mil ION dolla~s. lie went West elected
10 tho Minnesota State Legislature. and figured in
National poli'C
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
pTJZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST

Chicago March PA severe storm struck Chlcagn
Yesterday accompanied ly snow and a high wind.
A, midnight the storm had assumed The propor ons
., a blizzard Railroad and street trafiic was
,o,,ouslv inrerfered with Reports received up 10
nidnicht indicate the storm general throughout the
northern part OF Illinois and portions OF Wisconsin.
Iowa and Minnesota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
RlVK TiNiTTOV n KENTUCKY.

Frankfort Ky. March 2i.-The Court OF Appeals
this morning reversed s former decision on bank
taxation, and hereafter banks Will have to pay
taxes the other property The state
will nave to pay back thousands to the banks. and
these Institutions viii have TO pay large amounts
10 the city and county tax receiver Heretofore the
only tax on banks has been "A State levy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
GENERAL GOMEZ NOT KNOWN THERE

A letter which was recently mailed from tn
Cuban Junta In this city. 10 General Gomez. II
Cuba was returned yesterday from Uavan.
stamped on the envelope. NO such person know
Lcr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-25
LORD SALISBURY GOING TO cIM1Ez.

LORD SALISBURY GOING TO CIMIEZ.
London March 4-Lord Salisbury will start for
Cimez tomorrow to act as Minister IN attendance
upon the Queen.
The Daily News tomorrow will say that Lord
Salisbury on his way to Cimiez will stop for
night in Paris for the purpose CT having an inter-
view with VI. IIanCtaux the French Foreign Min
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
ATTORNEY NOT IN IT.
Sam Smith and Elmer Rugh Can Re-.
tire for a Time.

The new law governing city cleo
tions in cities OF the second and third
class was officially published yester-
day. In the title it is described as ian
act providing for the election Of city
marshal, city clerk, city attorney and
street commissioner The body Of
the bill reads thus.
Be it enacted, etc. That in cities Of
the second and third class at the gen.
eral city election in the spring of 1897
and at each subsequent election the
city marshal. city clerk and city street
commissioner be elected by direct
vote Of the people.
The bill does not mention attorney
and it has been decided by the attor-
ney general that it does not apply to
that office. s. S. Smith and c. Z.
Rugh, the respective nominees, can
now gracefully get of the track but
whoever is elected mayor will have
been given strong hint as to whom
be shall appoint.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
Plucked by the Master.

Died, Thursday evening, March IS,
1897, Pauline, daughter Of Samuel A.
and Estella H. Cooper, aged eleven
months.
"And a great peace
Our troubled soul possesses,
Though to embrace her our arms must cease,
Our lamb lies folded in the Lords caresses."
The youngest, the pet of the house
hold, has gone, leaving another sad
dened home. The story of sorrow is
an old, old story, yet the hearts Of
the bereaved father and mother Of to-
day are as deeply wounded by the
piercing arrows Of death as were
those of our first parents. Though a
little child, how large place she oc-
cupied in the heart and home, a place
that can never be filled. The dear
Saviour like gentle shepherd carries
the tender little ones in his bosom.
"There Is no flock, however watched and
tended,
But one dead lamb is there
Funeral services will be held at st.
Johns church at 2:3O p. m. tomor-
row, Rev. Walter Clark officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. b. Hood, Brokers and Manu-
facturers' Agent, Columbus, Ohio,
certilies that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry has no equal as cough remedy.
j. d. Brown, Prop. ST. James Hotel,
IT, Wayne, Ind, testilies that he was
cured Of a cough Of two years stand
ing, caused by La Grippe, by DR..
Kings New Discovery. b. F. Merrill,
Baldwinsyille, Mass, says that he
has used and recommended it and
never knew it to fail and would rather
have it than any doctor, because it
always cures. Mrs. Hemming 222 E.
25th St., Chicago, always keepsit at
hand and has no fear Of Group, be-
cause it instantly relieves. Free
trial bottles at J. NJ. Gleissner's
Drug Store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
JEWETT IS NAMED.
Abilene Man Gets on tho State Text
Book Board.

Gov Leedy has appointed Prof. A.
V. Jewett as member OF the new
text book commission. The job lasts
for four years and he gets IS a day
while the commission is in session
and travelling expenses to all meet
ings. The board consists Of eight
members and it is to receive bids for
for the furnishing of a series Of text
books at a price named in the statute,
about half that now paid. II no bids
are satisfactory the board shall adver-
tise for and purchase manuscripts for
new books and the state will print
them. For the boards expenses the
state appropriated $4,000 and to print
the books $40, 1000. The districts are
to send the secretary Of state the
number OF books needed OF each kind.
Cities Of the second class are exempt
ed from the provisions Of the bill I'M
til the expiration ofpresent contracts.
Abilene made contract for five years
two days ago and can whistle at this
Pop measure.
The best school men OF the state
consider the law as ridiculous and say
its provisions can never be carried
out. 1t will, however, make pleas
ant job for the commission and Prof.
Jewett will be one OF the boards best
informed members. His appoint.
ment is due to Ed Titles efforts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
Funeral Services Held.

Funeral services of the little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A,
Cooper were held Saturday p. m. at
St. Johns church, large number Of
friends of the family being present to
show their sympathy and sorrow,
The beautiful service Of the Episco-
pal church was used, Rev. Walter
Clark officiating and the dainty little
form was laid to rest In Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
GID DID NOT BITE.
The Pop Machine Just Had to Nomi.
nate Folk.

One of the humorous ante-conven-
ton features of the Pop gathering
was the effort to get Dave Matteson
on the ticket for mayor. There had
been half dozen conferences, all of
the same sort and yesterday after
noon |. S. Hallam sent ior Mr.. Folk
again. Mr.. Folk refused to go. He
said he preferred to let the conven-
ton settle it. "Oh no." said Hal
LAM" we want only one name before
the convention" Mr.. Folk still re-
fused. "lf you will get off your son
can be the nominee for marshal. ="
But Gid did not bite and the gang
had to pull David down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
THE sO.CALLED N0N.PARTISAN
TICKET NAMED.
Convention Selects q Full Ticket and
Prepares for the City Campaign
Battle Folk Named for Mayor.

The non-partisan city caucuses'
managed by the Populists, nomin'
mated the following ward tickets
Wednesday night;
First ward-Council, R. A. Brown;
school board, M. B. Fulton.
Second ward-Council, A. W. Rice;
school board, j. M. Gleissner.
Third ward-Council, A. Hees;
school board, W. H. Anderson.
Fourth ward-Council, John Cram
er; school board, Geo. Shelter.
The caucuses were fairly well at
tended, the smallest being in the 4th
ward where only IA were present.
The first ward had d. H. Metzger
for chairman, l.. Hoffman, secretary.
The endorsement Of the Republican
nominee for council, R. A. Brown, in
sures his election Nominations were
BY reclamation. R. H. Kane is chair
man of delegation.
The second ward had John Johntz
for chairman, Z. s. Crawford, secre-
tary. A. W. Rice was put in nomina-
ton by his dear friend and colaborer,
G. W. C. Rohrer. Nominations were
bv reclamation. Frank Strother is
chairman Of delegation.
The Third ward had G. s. Over for
chairman, W. H. Anderson, secretary.
Nominations we're by reclamation
Grant Kieffer is chairman OF delega-
ton.
The Fourth ward had T. H. Malott
for chairman, G. E. Rugh, secretary.
Shelter was nominated on first ballot
over F. V. Close and 5. A. Flenner;
Cramer by reclamation. W. W..
Herr is chairman of delegation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
They Have Ambitions.

j. b. Beal, formerly Of Abilene but
now of Grainield, is a candidate for
register Of the Colby land office.
Sid Cooke is a candidate for local
manager Of the Soldiers Home at
Leavenworth. Mr.. Mckinley will
probably be able to find a Republican
for the job.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
ADOPTED SCHOOL BOOKS.
City Board Will Keep Present Series
Five Years.

To avoid the regulations of the
Pops textbook bill the board of edu-
cation Thursday readopted the pres
ent series OF books used in the schools
for five years more. Contracts with
ths American Book Co. and CHM n
Co. were made, books to be sold at
present prices, contract to be cancel
led on 80 days notice by the board.
No other business vas done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
First Railroad Ride at so Years.

Mrs. Leah Dietrich, mother of j.
Dietrich, Of Detroit, Kas., took this
mornings Santa Fe train for her
home near Emporia where she has
resided since 1859. Mrs. Dietrich
will be 80 years old next July and
this is her first trip on a passenger
train. Enterprise Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
The bestG0odSfor Least Money!,
THE FAMOUS
Ohio Cu|tivator,

Light, strong, durable, per-
feet, the simplicity in con-
struction, lightness of draft
and ease of management have
made the Ohio the greatest
seller on earth. Shovels guar
anteed to scour in any soil Or
others furnished free to re.
place them. A child that
can manage a team can use
it successfully.